Police officers, others recognized for service

Ryan Parisi and other first-grade students at Millwood School recently visited Carter’s Mountain Apple Orchard near Charlottesville in support of their studies of mountains, plains and deserts. They learned about the life cycle of an apple tree and pollination, took a hayride and picked apples. Photo courtesy of Millwood School The Chesterfield Police Department recently recognized officers and citizens in an awards ceremony that honored everything from saving lives to working cooperatively. These are the award recipients:

• Officer 1st Class Bartholomew B. Clarke was awarded a purple heart for breaking up a fight at Manchester High School where he is a school resource officer. He suffered a severe concussion during the incident.

• Life Saving awards were given to Sgt. Peter J. Cimbal and Det. 1st Class Carey L. Williams, who saved a woman threatening to jump off a bridge onto Route 76; Officer 1st Class John E. Rocklein, who rescued a semi-conscious woman who was trying to kill herself by carbon monoxide poisoning; Career Officer Mark A. Younce and Master Officer Juanamettre Butler, who saved the life of a man who tried to hang himself in an area hotel; Officer 1st Class Michael P. Austin who applied pressure to a leg wound suffered by a young man during a shooting and protected him until he could be taken to a local hospital; Master Officer Michael E. Nagosky, who resuscitated a drug-overdose victim; Officer Francis J. Dumansky, who saved a woman he found slumped over the steering wheel of her car not breathing; and

Costine Master Officer Bradley A. Ozmore, who resuscitated a toddler who had fallen into a swimming pool, hit his head and wasn’t breathing.

Chalkley Elementary students (from left) Quiara Holmes, Joshua Foye, Gabriella Ferreyra, Austin Doane, DeMarcus Fitz and others honored veterans during a special ceremony last week. The assembly was led by students from Ms. Marlowe’s fourthgrade class and Ms. Keeler’s fifth-grade class. Students demonstrated their patriotism by wearing red, white and blue. Photo courtesy of Chalkley Elementary School • Citizen Recognition and Appreciation awards were given to Robert L. Holzner, who has donated his time since 2001 to be Santa for the children of police department personnel who are activated armed services reservists; Shawn E. Stern, who saved his neighbor’s life after she had been shot by an intruder, then aided in the police investigation to identify and convict the shooting suspect; and Kendra C. Washman, who is a bank employee who activated the institution’s silent alarm during a robbery, then followed the robbery suspect as he left the bank and got into a car driven by a woman, enabling Washman to provide a description of the suspects and license plate number to police, helping them to arrest the suspects and recover the stolen money.

Students from Greenfield Elementary School held a reception to recognize Veterans Day last week. An assembly followed where veterans could share their stories. Photo courtesy of Chesterfield County Public Schools • Rookie of the Year is Officer 1st Class James R. Lamb.

• Cpl. Samuel L. Nussman IV is the Police Officer of the Year.

• Detective of the Year is Career Det. Robert C. Humphries.

In their first tournament since moving up to the 14-and-under age group, the Chesterfield Hit Ladies won the silver bracket of the Softball Nation Halloween Cup held on Oct. 24-25 in Petersburg. Players include (front row from left) Kim Ellis, Brooke Morris, Ariel Cooke, Kayla Keiter, Courteney Cox, Megan Gunn and Toni Federice. Back row: Morgan Rast, Alisa Blackburn, Alison Morehead, Dayna Scarberry, Samantha Sirles and Jessica May. Coaches: Scott Rast, Wayne Scarberry, Max Morehead and Rob Sirles. Not pictured: player Lily Galleo. Photo courtesy of Mary Ellin Arch Scarberry • Civilian Employee of the Year is Gerald A. Landrum.

• Pearl M. Goff is the Emergency Communications Officer of the Year.

• The Animal Control Officer of the Year is Hunter B. Price.

• Kenneth T. Roeber is the Auxiliary Police Officer of the Year.

Woods • Thomas F. Schmitt is the Volunteer of the Year.

• Explorer of the Year is Rebecca A. Mc- Cartney of Law Enforcement Explorer Post 609.

• Sgt. Patrick J. McCann III received the Mason T. Chalkley Award for Excellence.

• Sgt. William W. Richardson received a Meritorious Service Award.

• Sgt. Linwood C. Arrington, Career Det. Jacqueline L. Conner, Career Det. Kevin J. Bacon and administrative secretary Rebecca A. Adams received a Unit Citation for the Crime Solvers section.

• Capt. Russell A. Lescault, Sgt. David J. Higgins, Sgt. Thomas O. McCullough II, Sgt. Robert F. Kemper, accreditation manager David B. Biller, administrative analyst Lora D. Brown and administrative secretary Suzanne C. Sumner received a Unit Citation for the Office of Professional Standards.

Board • Chief's Commendations were awarded to Cpl. Christopher E. Glenn, Cpl. Heinrich C. Pletch, Master Officer David R. Samuels, Master Officer Daniel A. Shuklis, Det. James A. Barrett, Senior Officer Thomas W. Mitchell, Master Det. Joseph W. Partin Jr., Master Officer Mark D. Bowen, Officer 1st Class Curtis R. Gunn Jr., Officer 1st Class Robert G. Allen, Officer 1st Class Scott J. Duquette, Officer 1st Class James R. Lamb, Cpl. John S. Farmer Jr., Career Det. John G. Trueheart and Master Det. Raymond S. Erskine.

Beaman • Timothy K. Kehoe, David N. Zeheb and George R. Burgess Jr. were promoted to sergeant.

Government

Defense Supply Center Richmond held its annual Multicultural Day celebration last month. The festivities included a 5k run/walk and a parade that featured the Meadowbrook High School marching band, flag corps and Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps members. In other news, DSCR is one of three Virginia military installations to receive the inaugural Virginia Department of Defense Eagle Award for environmental stewardship. The facility was recognized for its use of lowimpact storm-water management techniques and reductions in air emissions and hazardous waste generation. Also at DSCR, Darren

Costine, U.S. Army retired, has returned from a volunteer stint to Iraq as a civilian support representative for DSCR. His usual DSCR job is as a weapon system support manager for rotary aircraft engines and ground-support equipment. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Grant Williams Sr. recently spoke to Aviation Academy students and DSCR employees at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center about his experiences serving during World War II as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the nation’s first African American fighter squadron. U.S. Navy

Cmdr. Trent Kalp led the Defense Logistics Agency’s aviation demand and supply chain in Afghanistan during the first six months of the year.

Firefighter Lewis C. Greenwood Jr. has retired from the Chesterfield Department of Fire and Emergency Services after 30 years of service. Firefighter Brian L. Chamberlin has retired from the same department after 25 years of service. Gloria G. Hart has retired from the department after 24 years of service.

Brian Foutz has retired from the Chesterfield Utilities Department after 31 years of service.

Howard Heltman, the county’s waste and resource management manager, has been reappointed by the board of supervisors as an alternate board member for the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority.

Ray Hevener Jr. has been appointed to represent the Bermuda District on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.

Sydney Lenhart, a student at Monacan High School, has been appointed to represent the Clover Hill District on the Youth Services Citizen Board.

A research team of professionals from the Chesterfield Community Services Board Substance Abuse Services Division and Virginia Commonwealth University received a 2009 Science and Service Award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program is one of only seven in the nation to be recognized in the category of Treatment of Substance Abuse and Provision of Recovery Support Services. The team was honored for research and the development of practices that have helped change and shape the quality of drug addiction treatment and recovery services in the Richmond area.

The Chesterfield Police Department has been recognized by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and Science Applications International Corporation for its exceptional volunteer program. The department is one of three law-enforcement agencies in the country to receive the recognition.

From July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009, county government purchases from women-owned businesses reached $10.2 million, or 6.7 percent of total spending for the year, thanks in part to a proactive diversity initiative by the county’s Purchasing Department. Spending with businesses located in the county also set a record at $29.4 million, or 19.2 percent of total expenditures in FY09, attributed in part to outreach efforts and participation in procurement fairs and events.

The Retail Merchants Association presented a Recognition of Outstanding Regional Cooperation Award to public-safety departments in several localities, including Chesterfield’s Department of Fire and EMS, for their efforts at the scene of a life-threatening trench collapse. After six hours of exhausting cooperation, the victim trapped in the trench was freed and treated at the scene before being transported to a local hospital. He was released the following day.

Business

Healthy Life Yoga, Impressions Spa and Strong N Sexy Personal Training, all located in Midlothian, have joined forces with the Central Virginia Foodbank in its Healthy Foods Initiative to provide healthier food choices for children and families this holiday season. On Nov. 22, from 1-5 p.m., donations of peanut butter, canned tuna, salmon, chicken and ham, canned fruits and vegetables, hot and cold cereals, pasta and rice may be dropped off at 201 Wylderose Commons in Midlothian. Participants in this one-day food drive will receive a free massage, compliments of Impressions Spa, healthy snacks and chances to win spa products, exercise equipment, additional spa services and personal training sessions. Food donors may also join in a “Fun Run/Walk,” which will begin at 201 Wylderose Commons at noon. For more information and to sign up, call 405-3820.

Shannon Diane Woods is now practicing law as an associate with Hall & Hall, concentrating on divorce, custody and family law. For more information, call 897-1515.

Puritan Cleaners, with Chesterfield locations at 11665 Midlothian Turnpike and 12026 Southshore Point Drive, will collect new and used coats for the 22nd year of its Coats for Kids program. Coats may be dropped off at any Puritan location during November. Home delivery route managers will also collect coats on their regular runs throughout the month. For more information, visit www.puritancleaners.com.

Dr. John King’s orthodontic office, located at 5921 Harbour Lane, sponsored a Halloween candy buy-back for his patients and children at Woolridge and Grange Hall elementary schools. In addition to raising awareness among children about healthy teeth and rewarding kids for making good choices about the foods they eat, King matched the dollar amounts paid to the kids, at $2 per pound, and donated it to the two schools’ PTAs. He will send the candy he bought to U.S. troops serving overseas. King paid for 162 pounds of candy.

Franchise Times magazine has named Mr. Rooter® Plumbing, with a location at 630 Research Road, to its Top 200 list for 2009.

DuPont’s Spruance plant in Chesterfield is producing a new line of Kevlar for industrial applications, including ropes, cables and automotive components. The new product will be up to 15 percent stronger than the original Kevlar product, a high-strength material used for body armor, according to company officials.

Ken Kelly has joined Benchmark Mortgage, 10800 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 129, as a senior loan officer. Contact Kelly at 301- 6686 or kkelly@BenchmarkMortgage.com.

TeamLogic IT, a computer-consultation and managed-services business located at 13805 Village Mill Drive, Suite 101, is offering Microsoft Windows 7 installation or upgrades for its business clients. For details, contact the company at 423-1412 or dhorton@ teamlogicit.com, or visit www.TeamLogicIt. com/Midlothian.

Elizabeth Howard, owner of The Cordial Cricket located at 3524 Festival Park Plaza in Chester, has been selected as one of four retailers nationwide to serve as a seminar panelist at an upcoming industry national conference. The seminar is titled “Social Media 2.0 – Using Online Technologies to Build Your Business.”

Midlothian-based Homelink, a home remodeling and maintenance company, has expanded services to the West End. Contact the company at 378-3580.

www.snapfingercatering.com is open for Web-based catering in Midlothian. Co-owners

Donna and Ron Rominiecki, along with investors/ owners in other areas, have developed a catering component for www.snapfinger. com, a Web-based restaurant ordering site. The new site is meant to appeal to businesses rather than to single customers, and provides for local options in one place. Customers are charged the same amount the restaurant would charge, and the participating restaurants and caterers pay a fee to the company to be included in the “menu.” Find more business news at www.richmondbizsense.com.

Rare Fitness, a new fitness model that combines martial arts, sports conditioning, weight training and yoga, has opened at 14207 Midlothian Turnpike in the Ivymont Shopping Center. Hours are 9 a.m-8:30 p.m. The facility has created the “Your Loss, Their Gain” campaign, which will donate a pound of food to the Central Virginia Foodbank for

Produ cts & S ervi ce s every po und lo st by members. Other scheduled events include a ribbon-cutting on Friday, Dec. 4, hosted by the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce, and a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 5. For more information, visit www.rarefitness.com.

Long and Foster’s Harbour Pointe office has launched its annual toy drive to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots campaign, which will continue until Dec. 10. Toys may be dropped off Mondays-Fridays, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at the realty office, located at 5000 West Village Green Drive.

GRTC Transit System has won recognition in the 2009 Davey Awards for its marketing department’s work on the “Team RideFinders” and the “TransitTalk Advocacy” campaigns. The awards, offered by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, honor the most creative work from small firms, agencies and companies worldwide.

Village Bank and Trust Financial Corp., headquartered in Chesterfield, reported a net loss of $2,771,000 and a net loss available to common shareholders of $2,956,000, or $0.70 per fully diluted share for the third quarter of 2009. For the same period in 2008, the company reported a net income of $219,000, or $0.08 per fully diluted share. The net loss for the first nine months of 2009 amounted to $4,628,000, and the net loss available to common shareholders was $4,937,000, or $1.17 per fully diluted share. Earnings during the same period in 2008 amounted to $491,000, or $0.19 per fully diluted share. These numbers represent a decline in earnings of 15.4 percent

Ser vic es for th e Sa vvy f or the qu art er a nd 38.3 percent for the year through Sept. 30 when compared to the same periods in 2008.

Chesterfield-based Shamin Hotels is scheduled to open its 36th property, a fullservice Hilton Hotel, on Dec. 1. The 246,000- square-foot Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump Town Center will offer 254 guestrooms and suites and over 22,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a grand ballroom that can accommodate more than 1,300 people. The hotel will also feature Shula’s America’s Steak House and Aura Spa and Salon.

Virginia Credit Union has won an award for financial education among youth from the Virginia Credit Union League and the Credit Union National Association. The Desjardins Youth Financial Education Awards honor credit unions for teaching personal finance to young people. During the 2008-09 school year, Virginia Credit Union reached more than 5,500 students and 229 teachers through financial education programs. In addition, Virginia Credit Union worked with Virginia Commonwealth University to teach financial education classes to all college freshmen and organize a day-long Financial Success Summit that served 300 students.

Education

The Virginia School Boards Association,

a voluntary, nonpartisan association, has recognized

the following school board members for their service: Dianne Pettitt, school board member, received the Award of Distinction; Marshall Trammell, board chair, and Patricia Carpenter, board member, received the Award of Honor; Carol Timpano, executive assistant and clerk of the board, received the Award of Excellence; and David Wyman, board vice chair, Omarh Rajah, board member, and Carolyn Wright, deputy board clerk, each received a Certificate of Recognition.

Barbara A. Board, a Midlothian resident who is Northeast District Extension director for Virginia Cooperative Extension, has been conferred the “district director emerita” title by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The title of emeritus may be conferred on retired professors and associate

professors, administrative officers, librarians

and exceptional staff members who are specially Savvy Shopper recommended to the board of visitors by Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger. Savvy Nina Beaman, director of nursing at Bryant & Stratton College, has been named commissioner of policies and resources for the Virginia Nurses Association.

Good Shepherd Child Development Center, an outreach program of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Chesterfield located at 1401 Old Hundred Road, held its grand opening last month. Contact the school at 385-2517.

Saint Edward-Epiphany School in Bon Air recently hosted its Third Annual 5k Eagle Challenge, held in conjunction with the school’s annual Fall Fun Festival.

Virginia Tech students earning membership in the school’s Marching Virginians include Midlothian residents Chase Appich, Morgan McDaniel, Matthew Murdock, Corinne Tsapatsaris, Brian Wood, Jessica Barlow, Erica Harvie, Lauren Hockenberry, Tatiana MacMartin and Christopher Shelton; Chesterfield residents Kathleen Carper, William Giles, Ellen Koertge and Elizabeth Rogers; and Chester residents T.J. Barclay, Brandon Cole and Steven Foy.

Deaths

Judith “Judy” Frank died at her home

in Lawrenceville, Ill., on Nov. 7 at the age of

Shopper 70. She is survived by her husband, Charles Edward Frank Jr., a son, Gary Durham of Midlothian, a daughter, Barbara Griggs of Lawrenceville, two sisters, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Condolences may be offered online at www.emmonsmac eysteffey.com.

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