BCA Neighborhood Watch Festival is a hit

The Village Mill
Celebrating
35 years
HAPPY
CAMPERS
Making a difference
Teresa Jenkins
improves the lives
of those living
with dimentia.
See story on page 10.
Molly Jimerson
and siblings enjoy
unique experience at
Victory Junction.
See story on page 5.
Youngsters watch the
BCA-sponsored puppet
show at The Gardens.
See more events on page 3.
BCA Neighborhood Watch Festival is a hit
Photo by Chris Schwarz
Youngsters take a fun-in-the-sun ride at the festival.
Photo by Lynda Raines
Officer Scott Gordon and Samantha help fight crime as members
of the Chesterfield County Police Department K-9 unit.
Copy Editor
The inaugural BCA Crime Prevention Committee Neighborhood
Watch Festival was held at Market
Square on Saturday, August 1 from
11 a.m to 4 p.m. under a blue sky
and soaring temperatures.
Despite the heat, more than
350 curious residents attended
and took advantage of free home
security information, entertainment
and food.
ADT Security Services and Network Data Security Experts, Inc.
were on hand to answer questions
about home security systems. ADT
offered free fingerprinting kits for
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By Lynda Raines
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children and a drawing was held
for a free security system valued
at $300.
Chesterfield County Police
Department K-9 Officers Scott
Crews and Scott Gordon were on
hand with their K-9 companions
Mojo, a black German shepherd,
and Samantha, a chocolate labrador retriever. Officers Crews and
Gordon were pleased with the
attention their K-9 companions
generated. “It’s been great,” said
Officer Gordon, “a bigger turnout
than I expected.”
“I think it’s been a tremendous
success,” said Crime Prevention
Committee Chair Chris Schwarz
of Whispering Oaks. “We fed about
200 people. We had a great turnout
and there was a lot of support from
local merchants.”
The festival was sponsored
by the BCA, Global Embroidery,
State Farm Insurance, Virginia
Restoration Service, ADT Security Services, Johnson Unlimited
Electrical Contractors, Network
Data Security Experts, and The
Boathouse Restaurant.
Vendors offering barbecue and
cold ices did a brisk business,
while children enjoyed the pony
rides, moonwalk and slide, and
neighbors chatted with one another,
some of them wearing BCA Crime
Prevention Committee T-shirts with
the letters CPC on the front and
the slogan “Neighbors Watching
Neighbors” on the back.
A Brandermill favorite, the
Fender Benders band, played classic rock ’n roll tunes throughout
the day. The Fender Benders are:
Buddy Whitfield, guitar and vocals,
and Eric Johnson, bass, both of Regatta Pointe; Duane Snead on lead
guitar; and Carlos Chafin, drums.
Jennifer Strader of BCA Community Services manned the Brandermill “boutique,” selling hats, golf
shirts and license plate frames with
the Brandermll logo to residents.
Planter’s Wood neighborhood
rep Dee Pisciella was pleased that
so many festival attendees were
interested in the BCA Neighborhood Watch program. “I think it
was as many as 70 percent of those
who came told me they wanted to
be their neighborhood’s rep if one
was needed,” Pisciella said.
“It’ been a lot of work, but we
had a very good turnout, and we
can use it to build on next year’s
festival,” said Nuttree Woods
resident Andy Macleay, a member
of the BCA Crime Prevention
Committee.
August 10, 2009
Vol. 35, No.8
BCA News & Events
2
Community
3
Letters
4
School 8
Sports
9
Business
10
Classified Ads
10
BCA offers reward up to $500
for info on pool break-ins
On two consecutive weekends,
thieves broke into two Brandermill
pool facilities. On Saturday, July
18, sometime after the closing
hours, someone broke into St.
Ledger’s and North Beach Pools
and stole cash. The break-ins
were discovered the following day
around 10 a.m. when staff arrived
to open the pools.
According to BCA Maintenance
Director John Barnard, an axe
was likely the instrument used to
break through the metal door at the
St. Ledger’s concession stand and
the guardroom at North Beach.
Barnard estimates the cost of the
damage to be about $1,000.
The following weekend, rocks
were used to break out the glass of
the concession stands at St. Ledger’s and North Beach Pools and
cash was taken from the concessionaire. Damage to the concession
stands amounts to about $500.
The BCA is offering a reward
up to $500 for information leading
An axe was likely used to
break into pool facilities.
to the arrest and conviction of the
suspect(s). To make a confidential
report, please call Community
Manager Jane Pritz at 744-1035.
Brandermill Boutique
is open for business
Supervisors approve The Boathouse zoning amendments
By Lynda Raines
Copy Editor
The Chesterfield County Board
of Supervisors unanimously approved the zoning amendment for
The Boathouse Restaurant in Sunday Park at its July 22 meeting.
Jim Theobald of the Hirschler
Fleischer law firm, legal counsel
for The Boathouse Restaurant,
thanked those who had worked to
bring about a positive resolution to
the parking and noise issues in Sunday Park, including: BCA Manager
Jane Pritz; BCA President Joyce
Rowe; BCA Director Joel Bradner;
Brandermll resident Andrea Epps;
Kevin Healy of KPC Properties,
owner of the Boathouse; Reverend
Gordon Mapes of The Brandermill
Church; and Chesterfield County
Planning Department staff members Kirk Turner, Jane Peterson,
and Greg Allen.
“Not enough can be said about
all the work and the good faith of
all of the parties involved, includ-
ing the planning commission,” said
Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors Chairman Art Warren.
Following are the conditions of
the approved zoning amendment.
Parking Issues
The recommended conditions
intended to rectify the parking
issues in Sunday Park include
the addition of approximately 38
parking spaces throughout the three
existing parking lots, bringing the
total available parking spaces to
305. Additional spaces will be created by the elimination of parallel
parking; employing angular parking; and re-striping the lots.
The conditions specify reserving
the lower parking lot for Brandermill residents and their guests.
KPC Properties will provide satellite parking for its guests at events
where 150 or more guests will be
present.
KPC Properties will be responsible for the daily removal
of litter, especially at The Brandermill Church prior to its Sunday
services.
Noise Levels
The conditions concerning the
noise levels coming from musical
entertainment at events held at The
Gardens Pavilion or from musical
entertainment held at The Boathouse Restaurant stipulate that the
noise level shall not exceed 50 decibels as measured from the property
lines of the neighborhoods closest
to Sunday Park—Northwich, Gleneagles, Five Springs, and Litchfield Bluff. Theobald emphasized
that 50 decibels was equivalent to
the noise level of conversation and
that the source of the noise, such
as amplifiers, would be controlled
and kept at the 50 decibel limit.
In addition, no additional outdoor
speakers will be allowed—speakers
will be limited to the ones already
in place. Residents who perceive
that the noise level is above the
50-decibel limit should call the
Chesterfield County Code Enforcement Department.
Kevin Healy has purchased a
BCA activities offer something for everyone
The summer is sizzling at the
BCA with activities and classes to
please every member of the family.
For more information or to register, please call Jennifer Strader at
744-1035x104 or email services@
brandermill.com.
Knots, Bends & Hitches
Thursday, August 20, 7 to 9
p.m. at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse.
Learn the basics from the masters
at the Richmond Power Squadron.
A great refresher course for those
returning to boating. No exam. The
cost is $30 per person and includes
printed material. Participants must
register.
Young Rembrandts
Summer Art Workshop
August 24 to 27 at Harbour
Pointe Clubhouse. A workshop to
bring out the budding artist in children ages 3-1/2 to 12. Registration
is required.
Doggie Paddle
Tuesday, September 8 from 6
to 8 p.m. at North Beach Pool. The
end-of-the-summer event that dog
lovers and their four-legged friends
anticipate all year long. Bring your
dog and enjoy a final summer swim.
Dogs that participate must play well
with others and inoculations must
be current.
Brandermill Green Market
Thursday, September 17, 4 to
7 p.m., Sunday Park overflow
parking lot.
Shop for homegrown fresh
produce, flowers, cheese, canned
goods, skincare products and even
treats for the family pets. Participating vendors and farmers include:
Breeze Hill Farms, Belona Botanical Farms, Walnut Hill Farm,
R & R Biscuit Company, Red Dog
Farms, and more. (See related story
on page 3.)
AARP Safe Driving Course
Monday and Tuesday, September 28 and 29, 1 to 5 p.m., Harbour
Pointe Clubhouse
A refresher course for drivers
ages 50 and older. Information
on aggressive drivers, anti-lock
brakes, and more. Instructor: Bob
Monroe. $12 for AARP members;
$14 for non-members. Registration
deadline is September 18.
mechanical device that will restrict
the noise level to 50 decibels and a
wireless link to his personal computer that will document and preserve the history of the noise levels
at the surrounding property lines.
Amplified sound will be required
to cease after the following times:
Monday through Thursday, 10 p.m.;
Friday, 11 p.m.; Sunday, 9 p.m., and
on New Year’s Day, 1 a.m.
Dancing
The recommended conditions
included in the zoning amendment
as it pertains to The Boathouse Restaurant provide for dancing in The
Pavilion and in The Boathouse Restaurant; dancing will be prohibited
in The Gardens or on the deck. The
Boathouse Restaurant and the deck
may be used for special events,
but The Gardens Pavilion will be
restricted to special events only,
Police arrest
two burglary
suspects
Monday, July 13 - Entry was
gained to a residence in the 5100
block of Long Shadow Court
by suspects prying open a rear
basement door. The suspects
were in the process of taking
property from the residence
when police arrived on the
scene. Both suspects were taken
into custody.
Tuesday, July 14 – About
midnight, victims arrived at
a location in the 13600 block
of Genito Road and were approached by two suspects.
One of the suspects displayed
a weapon and demanded the
victims’ money. After handing
over the money, the victims and
suspects left the area.
Friday, July 25 – Property
was stolen from an unlocked
2003 Ford parked in the driveway of the 400 block of McTyre’s Cove Terrace.
Photo by Wendy Parker
Jim and Cathy Johnson check out the new BCA items touting
“Brandermill - A great place to live.”
By Wendy Parker
Managing Editor
Jim and Cathy Johnson of Cove
Ridge stopped by the BCA office to
check out the new “Brandermill, A
Great Place to Live” items for sale.
Jim selected a green polo shirt with
the Brandermill compass rose and
the phrase “Brandermill, A great
place to live” stitched in white lettering. He also purchased a khaki baseball cap and a white license plate
frame with the same phrase in green
lettering. Johnson alerted his friends
via email about the new merchandise for sale which is announced
on the BCA website www.brandermill.com. He wrote, “Here is a
chance to show your colors and
be proud of what we have in this
development.”
Johnson and his wife Cathy are
avid travelers, and with Jim’s new
attire, no doubt folks around the
world will learn that Brandermill is
a great place to live and to visit.
Items on sale at the BCA
Polo shirts - green or white with
contrasting stitching - $20; available for men & women in sizes,
S, M, L, XL. Hats - khaki with
green stitching - $10. License plate
frames, white and green - $5.
It’s nesting time in Brandermill
BCA employees recently had
interesting encounters with nests
in Brandermill. When checking her
birdhouse, Tina Holt discovered
bluebirds had deserted their three
blue eggs in the nest.
Once she removed the nest,
bluebirds built a new nest in the
birdhouse and started a new family.
The three fledglings took off around
Father’s Day.
Following a heavy storm,
J.C. Pollio rescued two baby squirrels from a fallen nest. He brought
the nest to the BCA where he called
a local wildlife rehabber. The rehabber met Pollio at John Tyler Community College where he was about
to take an exam. Pollio handed
Photos by Wendy Parker
over the tiny pink squirrels – about Nest discoveries: abandoned
2 inches long – to the rehabber, who bluebird eggs and rescued
predicted they would survive.
baby squirrels.
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BRANDERMILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NEWS
Voice of the People: What did you think about the Neighborhood Watch Festival?
BCA BOARD
of DIRECTORS
Joyce Rowe, President
John McLenagan, 1st VP
Robert Friedel, 2nd VP
Dick Guthrie, Treasurer
Joel Bradner
Jason Livingston
Keith McGinniss
WELCOME
NEW RESIDENTS
AUTUMN WOODS
Todd & Stephanie Edwards
BIRNAM WOODS
Tracy Gendron
COVE RIDGE
Lebaron Talbert
FOX CHASE
Joshua & Koral Davis
HARBOURWOOD
Alex Shimabukur
HUNTSBRIDGE
Bryan & Faith Domster
LONG SHADOW
Sheila Clark
Sara Hedrick
QUAIL HILL
Monica Eggleston &
John Grant
REGATTA POINTE
Christopher & Laura Kelly
SEVEN OAKS
Donley & Sarah Berglund
Annette Mau
SPREADING OAKS
Adam Killgo &
Elizabeth Brooks
SUTTER’S MILL
Tonya Harris
WALKER’S FERRY
Robert & Whitney Pratt
WATCH HILL
Michael & Wendy Carter
WOODBRIDGE CROSSING
Donna Lee Callery
Lisa Smith
ARB
APPROVALS
Autumn Woods – paint
Birnam Woods – roof
Chimney House – landscape
plan
Deer Meadow – paint
Fortune’s Ridge – siding,
deck stain
Fox Chase – screen enclosure,
fence
Harbourwood – paint
Heritage Woods – paint
Huntgate Woods – wood arbor
Long Shadow – door
McTyre’s Cove – deck,
walkway, wheelchair ramp
Old Fox Trail – hot tub
Planter’s Wood – deck
Quail Hill – paint, windows
Sagewood – paint
Sutter’s Mill – paint, siding
Tanglebrook – paint
Three Bridges – roof
Timber Ridge – water amenity
Two Notch – paint
Walker’s Ferry – screen porch,
paint
Walnut Creek – porch railing,
paint
Winterberry Ridge – deck
COVENANTS
July 2009
Violations
Reminders
Disclosures
Hearing Panel
Circuit Court Cases
Pending
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BCA EVENTS
BCA Budget Workshop
Brandermill Woods
August 17, 7 p.m.
BCA Board Meeting
Brandermill Woods
September 8, 7 p.m.
Young Rembrandts
Harbour Pointe Clubhouse
Registration Required
August 24
BCA Office closed
Labor Day, September 7
BCA Office Hours
Resumes Normal Schedule
September 8, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Doggie Paddle
North Beach Pool
September 8, 6 to 8 p.m.
NRC Meeting
Brandermill Woods
September 15, 7 p.m.
Brandermill Green Market
Sunday Park Overflow Lot
September 17, 4 to 7 p.m.
AARP Safe Driving Course
Harbour Pointe Clubhouse
September 28 & 29, 1 to 5 p.m.
“It brings awareness to
the program of crime
prevention.”
Bill Schmidt
Chimney House
“I think it’s great that the
community is coming
together to support itself.”
Margaret Rioux
Whispering Oaks
“Everyone was interested
in the dogs. We drew a
crowd with them.”
Scott Crews
Chesterfield County
K-9 Police Officer
“It’s a lot of fun. It’s really good
that the community is coming
together.”
Carrie Hughes Hierholzer
Chesterfield Dance Center
in Market Square
“It’s been nice to see neighbors
coming out. They are genuinely
interested in
becoming involved.”
John McLenagan, BCA Director
Winterberry Ridge
“I think it’s great that we’re all
getting together for a common
cause.”
Ruth Kidd
Nuttree Woods
“I thought it was
wonderful, and
my daughter
loved it. The
food was great.”
Joan Rivas and
Tory, 4
Heritage Woods
“It was a nice turnout for the first one.
The vendors were very pleased to be
here.”
Holly Schwarz, Tyler, 11, and Maddi, 9
Whispering Oaks
BCA Board minutes – June 12, June 20 and July 6
The following are summaries
of the BCA Board of Directors
minutes. Complete official minutes
are available at the BCA office and
may be viewed online at www.
brandermill.com by clicking on
“Board Minutes” under the “Quick
Guides” link.
June 12 Minutes
The June 12, 2009 BCA Board
of Directors meeting was called
to order by President Rowe at 4
p.m. in the BCA conference room
. Directors Bradner, Friedel, Guthrie, Livingston and McGinniss and
Community Manager Pritz were
present.
Member Voice
Chuck Rayfield of Shallowford
Landing asked the board to reconsider the view easement. Rayfield
stated the easement was alarmingly
broad and in the past if easements
were granted they were revocable
or temporary. He also stated he
should be in favor of the easement
because it will benefit him as a
waterfront lot owner just as it will
Director Friedel or anyone else
who lives on the lake, but he isn’t
in favor of the easement because it
is not good for the community to
be giving away rights on common
property.
Norma Szakal of Nuttree Woods
stated the BCA is a non-stock,
non-profit organization and it is
the duty of the association to not
provide a benefit to one resident
over another.
Jason Livingston of Winterberry
Ridge stated he had just learned of
the board’s statement when it was
published in The Village Mill. He
expressed his concern that a meeting was not held to discuss the
statement and that business was
conducted by the board without a
meeting.
Ratify Statement Published
In The Village Mill
Director Guthrie moved to make
the following statement that was
published in the June issue of The
Village Mill.
The BCA and its board of directors wish to clarify the context
of the resolution that was passed
on December 1, 2008 regarding
the censure of Director Jason
Livingston. “The BCA has in no
way implied, nor was it ever the
intention of the BCA to suggest,
that Mr. Livingston misappropriated BCA funds or manipulated the
financial records of the association
in any way. The BCA does not allege any misconduct whatsoever on
Mr. Livingston’s part regarding the
handling of any BCA funds.”
Director Livingston asked what
the purpose was to ratify the statement, and the BCA legal counsel
Andrew Elmore responded it was
to put in writing for the minutes
that the board has approved the
statement.
The motion carried. President
Rowe, Directors Bradner, Friedel
and Guthrie approved. Director
Livingston opposed and Director
McGinniss abstained.
Executive Session
A motion was made and carried
to enter into executive session to
discuss litigation and a personnel
issue.
President Rowe, Directors McGinniss, Bradner, Friedel and Guthrie approved. Director Livingston
abstained.Director Livingston left
the meeting. No action was taken.
June 20 Minutes
The June 20, 2009 BCA Board
of Directors Master Plan Meeting
was called to order by President
Rowe at 8 a.m. at Harbour Pointe
Clubhouse. Directors Bradner, Friedel, Guthrie, Livingston, McGinniss and McLenagan, Community
Manager Pritz and Recorder Judy
Agee were present.
Member Voice
Marie Stella of Cove Ridge stat-
Be prepared – make plans
now for hurricane season
Stormy Weather
It is the middle of hurricane
season. The winds, rain and hail experienced over the past few weeks
remind us that worse weather could
be coming. With that in mind, following are a few suggestions for
caring for small boats during this
time of year.
Home Storage
If you keep your boat at home,
make sure it is secured to its trailer,
a tree or under cover to prevent it
from being lifted in the wind and
becoming a projectile. This is especially true for canoes and kayaks.
Remove all loose equipment from
the boat. Keep your boat’s cockpit
covered or inverted so as not to
catch water. If this isn’t possible,
be sure to empty the boat after the
storm has passed so as to not harbor
a mosquito breeding pool.
If you have a pontoon boat at
the shoreline, remove all loose
cushions and equipment from the
boat, roll and secure all canopies
and covers, secure the boat to large
trees on the shore. Use secondary
lines, if possible, to distribute the
load. Alternatively, set a mooring in
the lake bottom with enough scope
to allow the boat to swing clear of
the beach and adjacent boats.
BCA Storage
If your boat is on a T-rack, make
sure that it is chained or lashed
tight enough so that you cannot
lift it and turn it over on the rack.
Loose boats have been known to be
blown off the
rack onto the
boats tied to
the rack space
adjacent to or
below the
rack.
If your
boat is tied
to a cradle on
the beach and
an approaching storm
Gil Blake
promises to
create a heavy storm surge, move
your boat to high ground and lash
it to a large tree or other permanent
anchor.
In the past, boats on the beach
at Sunday Park have been lifted
by wind-driven storm surges,
cradle and all, and floated out onto
the reservoir. During Hurricanes
Isabel and Gaston, the water level
reached the Brandermill Sailing
Center deck.
If your boat is moored in the
reservoir at Sunday Park, check
your mooring lines for chafing
and replace them if they are worn.
Check the firmness of the mooring anchor and add extra weight if
necessary. Loosen mooring lines
6 feet to allow for a possible storm
surge.
Let us pray that we have a mild
storm season and that we will be
able to enjoy the water for the rest
of the year.
Until next time, fair winds.
FROM THE
CROW’S NEST
ed she didn’t feel an early Saturday
morning meeting was a good meeting time for residents especially if
the board was looking for resident
input on the Master Plan. She noted
that several items in the plan should
be discussed by residents before
implementation.
Adoption of Master Plan
A motion was made and unanimously carried to adopt the Master
Plan to be used as a tool for strategic
planning and that the board and future boards will solicit community
input as needed for the adoption of
any specific projects.
Priorities – After discussing
the suggested recommendations
as outlined in the Master Plan, the
board selected six projects that
were given top priority and defined
the committee that would handle
the implementation.
1. Restructure BCA committees
– Board of Directors
2. Redevelop Market Square to
include the Cheatham property and
additional retail facilities – Board
of Directors
3. Trails/Path Signage – Improve and extend trails by adding
signage and adding more curb cuts
for handicap accessibility – Environmental Committee
4. Facilities – Look at improving
current facilities (Harbour Pointe
Clubhouse, pools) and potential
new facilities (such as community
center) – Facilities Committee
5. Major Parkways – Trim
back parkways for better visibility and safety – Environmental
Committee
6. Universal Pool Access – Look
at possible referendum and documenting costs of updating the pools
and the cost to residents – Facilities
Committee
Additional Priorities – Continue
adding stone walls to neighborhood
entrances; use parking stickers for
residents using boating facilities;
upgrade current playground areas
as needed and identify new areas;
promote community spirit with new
events and activities; update BCA
Covenants; negotiate with contractors to offer lower rates to residents
for leaf pickup; transportation advocacy to improve transportation
issues such as the Old Hundred
Road Study; approve an ethics code
for board and committee members;
provide additional landscaping and
address drainage problem areas;
continue environmental protection
of the reservoir; correct flood plain
for Nuttree Creek; continue to look
at relocation of the marina.
July 6 Minutes
The July 6, 2009 BCA Board
of Directors meeting was called to
order by President Rowe at 7 p.m.
in the meeting room of Brandermill
Woods. Directors Bradner, Friedel,
Guthrie, Livingston, McGinniss
and McLenagan, Community Manager Pritz and Recorder Judy Agee
were present.
Member Voice
Nicole White of Cottage Oaks
expressed concern that non-member Brandermill residents may not
attend as guests at the BCA pools.
She noted the reason given was to
guarantee income from individual
pool memberships. The board
recommended the pool committee
review the guest rule and report at
the next board meeting.
Rin Barkdull of Northwich
thanked the board for a great Fourth
of July celebration. She presented
a petition requesting VDOT install
“No Parking” signs along Millridge
Parkway in the Sunday Park area
and “No Parking or Solicitation
– Residents and Guests Only” at
the neighborhood entrances in this
area.
Betty Clapp of Shallowford
Trace thanked the board for a wonderful Fourth of July and the fun
she and her husband Forrest had as
grand marshals of the parade.
Chuck Rayfield of Shallowford
Landing presented a report from
HAL regarding the buffer policy.
Rayfield requested the issues of
this letter be reviewed in a meeting with the BCA Board, attorneys
for the BCA and county, and other
interested parties. He also asked the
board to allow the pool committee
time to review the rules before making any changes.
Andrea Epps of Steeple Chase
See BCA Minutes on page 7.
Pet waste is hazardous to your health
E d i t o r ’s
note: anoth- COMMUNITY
STANDARDS
er Brandermill resident
called to report damage
to her lawn
due to an
inconsiderate neighbor
who walks
his large dog,
allows it to Julann Talty
defecate on
her lawn, and doesn’t clean up after
the pet. She wants to remind all dog
owners to be responsible and pick
up after their pets.
One of the more disconcerting
things in life is enjoying a quiet
walk along the bike trails, in a park,
or just along the street and suddenly
stepping in – you guessed it — dog
excrement. Every year we publish
pleas to pet owners asking them to
clean up after their dogs and cats.
But every year we continue to
receive complaints from residents,
including responsible pet owners,
about the odor, the mess, and the
lack of consideration. Many dog
owners seem to be in complete denial about their doggie’s droppings.
How often do you see residents
walking their dogs along a road or
on the bike path with absolutely
no regard for the mess their pets
leave behind? Some even allow
their dogs to defecate in neighboring yards.
The BCA maintenance staff
often confronts the remnants of
inconsiderate dog walkers. Dog
feces have actually been kicked
up by the machinery into workers’
faces while mowing or doing other
work along the roadways.
Dog feces are not a fertilizer.
Pet waste is a serious health and
environmental issue and it is a hazard to humans and other animals.
According to research, a single
gram of dog waste can contain 23
million coliform bacteria. Dogs
can be a significant host of giardia
and salmonella. Parvovirus, trichinosis, hookworms, roundworms
and coccidian can be transmitted
via infected pet waste, including
cat feces and litter waste. Worms
deposited by infected animals can
live in soil for long periods and be
transmitted to animals and humans.
According to Dr. Craig Nofzinger,
a Brandermill veterinarian, being
up-to-date on your dog’s shots does
not eliminate the problem and he
urges year ‘round treatment for
heartworm.
Children run the greatest risk of
infection because they tend to play
in the dirt at the park or playground
and put their hands in their mouths
or rub their eyes with their hands.
But even teens or adults playing
Frisbee or touch football in an
open area could be in danger of
becoming infected. Anyone with
an autoimmune deficiency is also at
risk. Parasitic infections can make
humans extremely ill, and can pose
an even more serious threat to an
unborn child if a pregnant woman
gets sick.
Here are some tips for the proper
disposal of dog feces
• Pick up your pet’s waste every single time—even in wooded
areas.
• Throw away pet waste in the
garbage; never wash it out into the
street or into the storm drain.
• Take advantage of the complimentary bags offered at some parks
– including Sunday Park.
• Carry a small plastic bag when
walking your dog. This is a great
way to recycle those plastic bags
from the stores or the newspaper.
Offer a bag to another pet owner
who may not have one handy.
• Make sure you always have
bags in your car so you are prepared
when traveling with your pet.
• Teach children how to properly
clean up after a pet, including thorough hand-washing.
• Tell friends and neighbors
about the ill effects of animal waste
on humans, other pets and the environment.
For more information on parasite
control in dogs and cats, go to http://
www.petsandparasites.org prepared
by the Companion Animal Parasite
Council.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
August 10, 2009 - The Village Mill - Page 3
Vendor to offer natural products
at Brandermill Green Market
It’s all happening in Brandermill
Neighborhood Watch Festival
By Lynda Raines
Copy Editor
Crime Prevention Committee Chair Chris Schwarz Jennifer Strader sells items to Neighborhood kids delight in pony
and Andy Macleay display the banner for the residents that tout Brandermill. rides and other fun activities.
Brandermill Neighborhood Watch Festival.
Barefoot Puppet Show
Officer Scott Crews and
his K-9 partner, Mojo take
a break in the shade.
The Fender Benders provide lively tunes
throughout the afternoon.
Barefoot Puppets captivate children at a summer
evening performance in The Gardens.
Junior Sports Day
Zackery Goodman and other young
golfers work to perfect their putting.
National Night Out
Golf Pro Michael Williamson
advises Alec Golden.
Special Correspondent
The Chesterfield County Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee held its second meeting on
July 23 at the Chesterfield County
Complex. The committee’s main
objective was to discuss three
“issue topics” including existing
plans and policies, population and
growth trends, and housing. The
issue topics are three of many that
will be introduced and discussed
in the next three committee meetings and are part of the “Where is
Chesterfield County today?” phase
of the project. All issue topics are
prepared by the project consultants
and delivered to committee members prior to the discussion.
Discussion of existing plans and
polices included the influence of
state legislation on comprehensive
planning; the existing Chesterfield
County Comprehensive Plan and
Strategic Plan; and Committee on
the Future reports.
Existing land use policies that
sparked conversation included the
use of cash proffers, transfer of development rights, and impact fees.
Population and growth trends
generated discussion; understanding the topic will be vital to planning
for future housing, employment,
and service needs. Chesterfield
County’s population has grown
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will generate significant demands
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comprehensive plan will need to
address all of these issues.
Over 17,000 commuters from
Henrico County and the City of
Richmond travel to Chesterfield
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residents travel from Chesterfield
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Topics for discussion include:
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as the need for diversity in housing
types; the decline in homes sales
and prices; the number of home
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Page 4 - The Village Mill - August 10, 2009
FBI Agent Kanefsky reveals espionage saga
By Lou Seminare
Special Correspondent
“I, Robert Philip Hanssen, will
support and defend the Constitution of the United States against
all enemies, foreign and domestic;
that I will bear truth and allegiance
to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental
reservation or purpose of evasion,
and that I will well and faithfully
discharge the duties of the office
on which I am about to enter. So
help me God.”
Thus began the saga of Robert
Phillip Hanssen and what many
have characterized as the most prolific betrayal in American history.
Over the years, thousands of
Americans have sworn oaths of
allegiance to the United States and
honored those oaths, serving with
loyalty, integrity and pride. Sadly,
some have faltered, bringing shame
to themselves, to their families, and
discredit to their country.
Robert P. Hanssen was one of
the few who chose to betray his
country. Hanssen’s greed, desire for
fame, and thirst for adventure ended
in his downfall as a traitor and what
has been described as possibly the
worst intelligence disaster in U.S.
history.
“He [Hanssen] betrayed his betrayal was discovered; and his
country, betrayed his fellow Ameri- apprehension as he approached his
cans for no reason other than greed, drop site in Va., in February 2001.
and he caused irreparable harm to
Famed attorney Plato
the national security of the United Cacheris represented Hanssen
States,” said U.S. Attorney Ken in July 2001 when he entered a
Melson.
guilty plea to 15 counts of violaFBI Special Agent Mitchell tion of the Espionage Act. In
Kanefsky, assistant special agent in May 2002, Cacheris successfulcharge of the criminal and adminis- ly negotiated a plea bargain for
trative programs in the Richmond Hanssen that avoided a possible
Division of the Federal Bureau of death penalty sentence. Cacheris
Investigation, will be the special said of Hanssen, “He was as artful
guest speaker at the September 3 a spy as we’ve ever seen, except for
meeting of the Brandermill Region the one who’s out there now and has
(formerly “Retired”) Men’s Club at not been caught.”
The BranA t dermill
tendees
“He [Hanssen] betrayed his
Church.
are invited
Among
and encountry, betrayed his fellow
Kanefcouraged
Americans for no reason other
sky’s prior
to parassignticipate in
than greed, and he caused
ments was
the quesirreparable harm to the national tion and
that of unit
chief of the
answer
security of the United States,”
security
period.
division,
T h e
U.S. Attorney Ken Melson
which was
Branderborne as a result of the Hanssen case. mill Region Men’s Club holds
Kanefsky will discuss Hanssen’s its monthly meetings on the first
career; his defection; how he was Thursday of each month, Septemhandled by his Soviet, later Rus- ber through June, at 10 a.m., in The
sian, counterparts over a period Brandermill Church. The meetings
of more than 20 years; how his are preceded by a refreshment and
fellowship period at 9:15 a.m.
The club offers a wide range of
activities and programs, including
a golf program for members of
Brandermill Country Club; a bowl-
ing league;
twice weekly
bridge and
cribbage
sessions; social events,
including
picnics; a
holiday dinKanefsky
ner dance;
occasional
group excursions; two periodic
dine around town programs, one
known as ROMEO— recently
renamed “Regional Outstanding
Men Eating Out”—with their ladies
and guests, and the BRMC Epicure
program.
A recent change in the club’s
bylaws has opened membership
eligibility to men age 50 or better
who reside anywhere in the region
of Brandermill. All are welcome.
Those who are interested in learning more about the club are encouraged to check out the club’s new
website at www.BRMConline.org
and to attend the September 3 meeting as a guest of the club.
Brandermill.
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To the Editor:
Nibbles
would like to
thank everyone for the
tremendous
time he had on
the 4th of July.
He thoroughly
enjoyed being
Nibbles
fawned over
both during
and after the parade. In fact, he
awoke on Sunday morning, the 5th,
like a child on Christmas morning,
anxiously awaiting his parade for
that day. Alas, we had to explain
to him that the previous day had
likely been a once-in-a-lifetime
experience, and that if he wished
to be featured in future parades he
would probably need to fill out his
résumé, become more involved in
the community, and learn some
new tricks.
Despite the disappointing morning, he enjoyed the rest of the day
modeling outfits and working out
in preparation for his photo shoot
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August 10, 2009 - The Village Mill - Page 5
Molly Jimerson and her siblings experience unique summer camp
Crazy fun: Hannah gives a fish a mandatory
kiss. Below, Adam, at left, hams it up with
his counselor.
Molly takes a horseback riding lesson.
By Wendy Parker
Managing Editor
This is the third in a series of articles on Fox Chase resident Molly
Jimerson who has cerebral palsy.
Going away to summer camp
for the first time can be an anxious
time for a child. In the case of Molly
Jimerson, 11, who attended a fiveday camp in Randelman, N.C. for
children with physical disabilities,
shedding a few tears at drop-off
time was a normal reaction when
her parents and siblings bid farewell. Fortunately, a fellow camper,
Caroline, 12, consoled Molly, saying, “I’ll take care of you and you
can take care of me.”
But for Molly’s mother, the
anxiety of leaving her daughter for
the first time in the hands of strangers was nearly traumatic.
“I was a basket case,” says
Jennifer Peers, who admits to sobbing as the family left the beautiful
campgrounds. On the way home,
Peers called to check on Molly, but
the camp policy is to return phone
calls within 24 hours unless there is
an emergency. Peers called again.
When her call was returned the next
day, Peers could finally breathe a
sigh of relief. “Molly is fine,” her
counselor said. “She stayed awake
until midnight giggling.”
Molly was among 72 campers with physical disabilities who
attended the June 28 session at
Victory Junction camp, which is
made possible by the Petty racing
family. There were 90 people on
the staff – one counselor for every
camper, and many counselors were
health care practitioners. Molly’s
counselor holds a degree in special
education and plans to become a
nurse. The campers reside in cabins
– six campers to a cabin, supervised
by nine counselors. In addition, a
full-time medical staff is on duty
at the camp.
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Molly and fellow campers took
part in a full array of camping activities, some with special equipment
to accommodate those with specific
physical needs. For instance, campers unable to stand or lift a heavy
bowling ball could push the ball
down a metal slide that directed
the ball toward the pins. With the
assistance of counselors, Molly
took part in most activities; she rode
horseback, went tubing in the water
park, and fished in the lake. Other
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swimming, kayaking, and paddle
boating. During arts and crafts
sessions, campers created mosaic
tiles, sock puppets, and wooden
racecars.
Campers looked forward to
visits to the stables to party with
the animals – piglets, goats, a dog,
a pony, a donkey and a llama. All
enjoyed a lively visit to the beauty
parlor where counselors and campers took turns giving manicures,
and styling and coloring each
other’s hair. Some ended up with
patriotic hairstyles in red, white
and blue, just in time for Independence Day.
During a late night event,
screeches of joy were heard when
campers took a thrilling ride in the
dark on the zip line. In other events
at the Silver Theater, counselors
entertained the campers by performing silly songs and skits.
At the NASCARnival, campers
watched a pit crew change a tire in
record time and then took on the
role of pit crew members. Campers
were excited by a visit from Kyle
Petty and also enjoyed hot-air balloon rides, a dunking booth, and
cotton candy.
All in the Family
Following Molly’s camp experience, her siblings were treated to a
five-day camping session at Victory
Junction as well. Jessica, 16, Adam,
14, and Hannah, 13, were quick to
make friends and get into the spirit
of the racing-themed camp. They
were assigned to cabins named
“Daytona,” “Darlington,” and
“Talladega” and they had a blast
participating in the same activities
Molly enjoyed the previous week.
“It was so much fun – the water
park, bowling, and the food was
really good,” said Adam. They
particularly enjoyed the NASCARnival and the hot air balloon ride.
At home, while sharing photos
and DVDs of camp, Adam, Hannah
and Molly reflected on the Victory Junction camping experience.
Used to seeing his sister in a wheel
chair, Adam felt admiration for a
camp counselor born with no lower
extremities at Molly’s camping session. “He got up on the climbing
wall with the handle thingies,” said
Adam. “I think it’s amazing how
far they can come, being so strong
without any legs.”
Hannah thought the camp gave
Molly a new perspective. “She was
in shock when she first saw the others in wheel chairs,” Hannah said.
“The attention is mainly on Molly
[at home], it [the camp] was about
everyone. I think it was a good
experience for Molly.” She added,
“I want to volunteer at that camp
when I’m older.”
When asked if she wants to
return to camp next year, Molly
smiled and indicated “yes.” Hannah excitedly announced to their
mother, “Molly wants to go back
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Gary Archer’s life revolves around music
muse takes many forms—his wife
Barbara, the Rappahannock River
area, watermen, steamboats of the
past, and sailboats of the present.
Archer spends as much time as
he can at the family river cottage
in Waterview, Va., where he enjoys
fishing and relaxing with Barbara
and their children, Michael and
Abby.
Archer’s muse visits him often
at the river. On one occasion, Archer says, the early morning sounds
of a waterman tending his crab
pots inspired him to write “Crab
Pot Blues.”
Archer is grateful for the “paying gigs,” such as weddings and
private parties, along with other
performances in Deltaville and
Urbanna. In addition, the band
members relish the opportunity
to show their appreciation to the
river community that has embraced their music by performing
concerts to benefit the Middlesex
Rescue Squad. “It’s important for
us to give back to the community,”
Archer says.
In his studio at his Stoney Ridge
home, the walls are adorned with
posters of his musical influences,
especially the Beatles. Archer embraced Beatlemania decades ago
and continues to be influenced by
their timeless music. Archer writes,
plays and records music in his
home studio, and although Jumbo
Lump Daddy and the Backfin Boys
do not have a recording contract
yet, they share CDs of their music
with friends, a good way to get the
word—that is, song—out.
Jumbo Lumb Daddy and the
Backfin Boys will perform for
the “Music Under the Stars”
series at Taber Park in Urbanna,
Va., on Saturday, August 15 from
7 to 9 p.m.
For more information or to
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call Gary Archer at 744-7262.
By Lynda Raines
Copy Editor
Stoney Ridge resident Gary
Archer is a music man. Archer, who
has taught music at Cumberland Elementary School (CES) for the past
10 years, says he has been making
music since he was old enough to
hold drumsticks.
He earned a bachelor’s degree
in music at Virginia Commonwealth University and was later the
choir director at Bon Air Christian
Church. Along the way, Archer
also taught school and worked in
the private sector before returning
to teaching. He says his position
as the music instructor at CES has
been satisfying and rewarding. “I
write a song every year to welcome
the kids back to school,” Archer
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about faraway lands, things they
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Archer believes exposing children to music enriches their lives.
He likes to demonstrate to his
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made with percussion instruments
such as drums, and wind instruments like the recorder. Archer is
a strong advocate for and uses the
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Members of Jumbo Daddy and the Backfin Boys band are,
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Winnie McCrobie.
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an after-school program. He also
writes accompaniment pieces for
plays and shows that CES students
perform. The fifth-grade Christmas
choral production is a favorite,
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Archer says.
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Over the years, Archer has
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with a number of friends, but for
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member of Jumbo Lump Daddy
and the Backfin Boys, a band that
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from artists such as James Taylor
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Photo by Wendy Parker
Charlotte and Hans Josephsen rehearse the reading of
“See Worthy” for a church fundraiser.
By Wendy Parker
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written by P. J. Boteler, a fellow
church member who is donating
the proceeds from “See Worthy”
sales to the Mount Vernon Baptist
Church building fund.
The Josephsens each took on the
roles of five different characters and
provided distinctive voices for the
narrator, a New York cab driver, the
Swedish captain, the ship’s chef, a
U.S. Marine lieutenant, the Crisp
sisters, and an FBI agent.
“Charlotte and I had a wonderful time recording the delightful
story,” says Hans, who admits
that their vocal cords got a good
workout during the project. After
rehearsing at home, Hans and
Charlotte participated in four- to
five-hour recording sessions at
Sunrise Recording Studios in Glen
Allen, Va. They recorded three
times a week over the course of
three weeks. Music and sound effects were dubbed in after the voice
work was completed.
Charlotte and Hans are
no strangers to performance.
Charlotte received her education at
the Philadelphia Conservatory of
Music, Wheaton Conservatory of
Music and The State University of
New York. She has directed church
choirs and has performed with
many choral groups including the
Saratoga Potsdam Choral Society
in concert with the Philadelphia
Orchestra.
In 2001, upon retiring from a
45-year career as a minister and
counselor, Hans began a second
career as a member of the American Federation of Television and
Radio Artists. He has appeared in a
number of television shows, films,
and commercials. His voice can be
heard daily on www.virginiavoice.
org as he reads the Bible to over
3,000 visually impaired Virginians.
In addition to their vocal work, both
are accomplished violinists.
According to Hans, the “See
Worthy” audio book has been
a popular fundraising project.
“The story includes suspense,
crime, humor and wonderful imagery,” says Hans. “It will hold
your attention from the very first
chapter.”
The four-CD set of “See
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expressed concern over the language used by Director Bradner on
the first page of the June 1 meeting
minutes regarding the buffer policy.
Epps stated the Buffer Policy Task
Force has executed its responsibilities in developing the buffer policy,
and encouraged the board with
their work on the buffer policy and
master plan.
Jason Livingston of Winterberry Ridge stated several concerns
regarding the litigation between
himself and the BCA: What is the
deductible for the BCA’s liability
insurance? What is the total paid
to date for this litigation? Will the
BCA Board respond publicly to
these questions? Will this statement
be included in the board meeting
minutes?
A motion was made and carried to amend the agenda to add
immediately following Member
Voice the consideration of a recommendation of theBCA legal counsel
concerning pending litigation.
President Rowe, Directors Bradner,
Friedel, Guthrie, McGinniss and
McLenagan approved. Director
Livingston abstained and wanted
the record to show he did not know
what this was about.
A motion was made and carried
to adopt the following policy that
has been recommended by BCA legal counsel. The BCA Board of Directors hereby resolves that it will
cease any and all communication
including in person, by telephone,
letter, or e-mail with Jason Livingston about the pending litigation in
which Director Livingston has sued
the BCA for $850,000 in damages
for alleged defamation and that all
communication of the BCA for this
matter will be by and through its
counsel and that communication
from Jason Livingston about the
case will only be responded to by
the board if it is by and through his
counsel. President Rowe, Directors
Bradner, Friedel, Guthrie, McGinniss and McLenagan approved.
Director Livingston opposed.
A motion was made and carried
to adopt the following as advised
again by BCA counsel: The Brandermill Community Association will
appoint a committee of the board
to handle all matters pertaining to
the pending litigation with Jason
this committee shall be the following six directors of the board: John
McLenagan, Robert Friedel, Richard Guthrie, Joel Bradner, Keith
McGinniss, and Joyce Rowe.
It was noted that since this
committee will meet in executive
session, in accordance with the
Property Owners’ Association Act
of Virginia, the committee meeting
dates will be posted 3 days prior
and written notice of these meetings will be provided as requested
to Director Livingston and to any
other resident.
President Rowe, Directors Bradner, Friedel, Guthrie, McGinniss
and McLenagan approved. Director
Livingston opposed.
Minutes
President Rowe explained the
board will shorten the summaries
of each agenda item in an effort to
assist in the approval of minutes.
Also, the draft minutes will be sent
to each board member one week
prior to the meeting for review and
provide any recommended modifications to Community Manager
Pritz. She will read the requested
changes to the minutes for board
approval.
A motion was made and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the June 1, 2009 meeting,
as amended.
A motion was made to approve
the minutes of the June 12, 2009
meeting.
The board agreed to have legal
counsel review these minutes and
deferred approval at this time. The
motion was withdrawn.
President’s Report
President Rowe noted the appointment of the BCA Covenant
Enforcement and Compliance
Task Force. The board agreed that
it would help to have a mix of
volunteers from various neighborhoods, owners/renters, and different age groups to review the process of covenant enforcement and
compliance.
Directors’ Reports
Director Livingston reported he
sent the Planter’s Wood and Heritage Woods residents’ recommendations on the Old Hundred Road
Expansion report to Chesterfield
County Department of Transportation, and that the county forwarded
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of the 2010 budget process. (See
June 20 minutes.)
Director Guthrie noted that the
2010 budget process will provide a
progress report of suggested master
plan projects during the next board
meeting.
Manager’s Report
Community Manager Pritz
noted the board received with the
meeting packet the pool activities
calendar which states the guest
policy in question. She noted the
maintenance staff cleaned Sunday
Park and along the parkways on
Sunday, July 5.
Committee Reports
Crime Prevention Committee
– Director McLenagan reported the
BCA Crime Prevention Committee met on June 11 and received
the petition for a Neighborhood
Watch Program for Seven Oaks.
Training for several neighborhood
watch programs will be scheduled
shortly. The committee is arranging
the Neighborhood Watch Festival
to be held at Market Square on
August 1.
NRC – Bob Strickland, 1st
Vice Chair, reported the NRC met
on June 16 with a presentation
by SportsQuest. The 2010 NRC
budget has been submitted for approval. Strickland noted the NRC
would like to have the general policies for the committees approved
first and then the committee charter
approved.
ARB/CARB – Doug Greene,
Chair of the BCA Architectural
Review Board, provided information on two architectural review
issues that involved the board’s
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Director Guthrie reported meeting with Marie Turner regarding
setting up a scholarship fund in
memory of her son to include
children of Brandermill residents
to help them continue their sports
activities. Since there are several
options in setting up this fund, it
was suggested that Director Livingston assist with making the
correct choice for this fund. Director McLenagan noted it was his
understanding the board intended
that the Turners not incur any legal
costs, and the board agreed to present the expected legal fees at the
next meeting.
Director Guthrie presented the
hats, shirts, license plate holders,
and key chains with the Brandermill logo, which are available
for purchase at the BCA office.
The board agreed with Director
Livingston’s recommendation to
have the Brandermill license plate
holder included in the new resident
packets.
Director McGinniss reported
that 15 businesses were represented
at the June 2 Brandermill Business
Forum meeting, which is a small
percentage of the total Brandermill
commercial memberships. Director
McGinniss reported he will continue to keep in contact with the
commercial members.
Master Plan
Director McLenagan reported
that the board met on June 20 and
adopted the Brandermill Master
Plan prepared by designforum. He
noted that the board set priorities
and committees were designated to
handle the implementation as part
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SCHOOL NEWS
Gators find magic in summer session
By Meredith Robinson
School Correspondent
Gators go the extra mile by
attending the
Swift Creek
SCES
Elementary
NEWS
School Summer Session
Program.
This summer SCES
was home
to 230 prekindergarten
through fourth-grade students
from Swift Creek, Clover Hill and
Woolridge Elementary Schools.
This year’s theme was “A Summer
of Learning Magic.”
Summer session students began
each day with a morning gathering
at 8 a.m. in the gym, where deserving students were recognized as
“students of the day,” and received
magic crowns, certificates with
their pictures, and prizes. Before
the students and teachers began
classes each day, summer Principals Raye McKissick and Shawn
Sthreshley gave a magic pep talk.
E x t r a s p e c i a l m a g i c a rrived on Thursdays in the
form of scooter-board races and popsicles for everyone.
Teachers and Administrators  
Shawn Sthreshley teaches fourth
grade during the regular school
year, but he is not the only SCES
teacher to assist with the summer
session. Others include: Karen
Tanner, Katherine Detamore, Nadia
Biddle, Cathleen Shinn, Debbie
Whaley, Stephanie Saum, Susan
Wyman, Therese Almore, Diane
Stanton, and Angela Pellingrag.
Core Subjects
Reading and math are the two
core subjects for the summer session, and younger students may
take a pre-kindergarten course to
help prepare for school.
Sthreshley states that teachers
try to integrate the theme of magic
into the curriculum to motivate
students in reading and math.
Many teachers assign novels with
the theme of magic for students to
read. A visit by Jonathan Austin,
magician, comedian, juggler, unicycle rider and a longtime favorite
of SCES Gators was ahighlight of
BCA Minutes
Continued from page 7.
action that significantly affects the
ability of the ARB to do its job.
Greene asked the board’s direction
and clarification on several issues
in order for the ARB to continue
its work. Greene noted that the
board could ask the ARB to look
at standards they feel may need
to be changed as part of an appeal
process.
Greene noted several commercial projects the ARB has approved:
Primrose School at the intersection
of Waterford Lake Drive and Tredegar Drive, and a medical office
park with three one-story buildings
on Charter Lake Parkway. The
Marva Marble office building on
East Boundary Terrace will submit their application for review
to change their existing building
to an office and one-story retail
buildings.
Improvement Grant
A motion was made and unanimously carried to accept the BCA
Community Improvement Grant
Program and the BCA Community
Improvement Grant application.
The board noted that a selection
committee, consisting of members
from existing committees, will
be established by the next board
meeting to accept and review community improvement grant applications for presentation to the board
for approval.
Committee Charters
A motion was made and unanimously cararied to accept the proposed charter for the Hearing Panel.
The approval of the proposed NRC
Committee Charter was deferred
until the next board meeting.
Old Hundred Road Study
President Rowe noted that the
board needed to respond to the
Chesterfield County Transportation Department regarding the Old
Hundred Road Study. Residents
of Planter’s Wood and Heritage
Woods neighborhoods reviewed
and provided their recommendations to the study. The board agreed
on the immediate recommendations
in the study but decided to wait on
making a recommendation on the
short-term recommendations due
to the Cheatham property deferral
and the possibility of an increase
in traffic from the SportsQuest
development and the expansion of
St. Francis Hospital.
Buffer Policy
President Rowe reported that
she met with the BCA Environmental Committee regarding the view
and breeze easement agreement
and provided information from
BCA legal counsel regarding a
Waterfront Maintenance Covenant
Agreement. All applications for
the buffer modifications will go
through the environmental committee allowing approximately
30 days for their review and then
will be forwarded to Chesterfield
County. President Rowe noted that
Chesterfield County is working on
an application to be used county
wide.
No Solicitation Signs
Director McLenagan noted
the “No Solicitation” policy under
a county ordinance requires the
solicitor to display their permit if
requested by the resident. It was
also noted that scout and school
groups do not require permits. If
“No Soliciting” signs are posted at
neighborhood entrances, solicitors
can be charged with trespassing if
there is a complaint. Community
Manager Pritz suggested having
“No Soliciting” signs placed at
the main entrances to Brandermill,
instead of at each neighborhood
entrance if the board decides to
adopt a “No Solicitation” policy.
Director McGinniss suggested reviewing the county and state codes
on this subject.
Executive Session
A motion was made and unanimously carried to enter into executive session to discuss a personnel
and contract issue.
A motion was made and unanimously carried that the BCA Board
will submit a letter as requested by
the BCA counsel.
A motion was made and
unanimously carried to approve
a three-year contract for auditing
and tax purposes for 2009, 2010,
and 2011.
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the summer session.
The summer session concluded
on July 30 with a gathering for
students, parents and relatives. Students performed a song, watched
a slide show of summer session
highlights, and were recognized for
their accomplishments.
Congratulations go to summer
session students for the extra effort
they put forth.
Back to School
The end of summer session
means that the beginning of a
new school year is right around
the corner. Orientation for SCES
students and parents will be held
on Thursday, September 3 as
follows: 10 a.m. – kindergarten; 1:30
p.m. – new students, first through
fifth grade; 2:30 p.m. – returning
students, first through fifth grade
School Begins September 8
Tuesday, September 8 marks
the first day of school. Parents will
have an opportunity to meet their
children’s teachers at 6:30 p.m.
on the following dates: Tuesday,
September 15 – fourth and fifth
grades; Tuesday, September 22
– kindergarten and first grade;
Tuesday, September 29 – second
and third grades
New students
must register
for school
Students new to Chesterfield County need to register
immediately to attend school
in the fall.
To register a student, parents must provide proof of
Chesterfield County residency; a certified birth certificate; proof of a physical
examination; and updated
medical records with vaccination dates.
Social Security numbers
are requested, and it is helpful if transferring students
provide a report card from
their previous school.
For school attendance zone
and other school registration information, please call
748-1666 or visit chesterfield.
k12.va.us, click “schools,”
then go to the “school lookup
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SPORTS NEWS
RISE to host Family Day fundraiser
MYSL gears up for fall soccer season
Photo by Holly Angel
Before they take to the field, participants learn the rules from
John Addison about the soccer game, Ethiopian Escape.
By Holly Angel
Special Correspondent
Fall soccer is right around the
corner, and there are still some
spaces available on MYSL soccer teams.
On-time registration ended
June 30, and those who register
now may be wait-listed, but
spaces are usually available for
those players.
For more information, please
email myslreg@mysl.com.
Summer Soccer Freedom
MYSL will once again host
Summer Soccer Freedom, Part II
at the Midlothian Youth Soccer
Park at the Hensley Road complex
August 17 to 21 from 9 a.m. to noon
each day, weather permitting. Age
groups U8 to U14 are invited to
participate.
The cost is $10 per day per
player. Players must complete a
medical release form in order to
play. Medical release forms can
be downloaded at www.mysl.com
under the “Forms” link.
Players are not required to preregister.
TOPSoccer
Richmond Indoor Sports Experience (RISE) at 2300 Oak Lake
Boulevard in Midlothian is hosting
Family Fun Day on Sunday, August
23 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Participants can spend the afternoon enjoying the moon bounces;
tackling a rock climbing wall;
participating in carnival games;
making arts and crafts; trying out
face painting, and watching a performance by Jonathan the Juggler.
The cost is $10 per child; adults
are free. There will also be a raffle
and a silent auction. The event will
benefit the Starlight Children’s
Foundation.
Starlight Foundation
The Starlight Foundation works
to improve the quality of life for
children with serious medical conditions by providing entertainment, RISE features a number of indoor sporting experiences for
education and family activities that children, including a playing field and rock climbing.
help them cope with the pain, fear
and isolation of prolonged illness
or injury. During the past year,
Some of the programs and services
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during and after medical treatment
include: in-hospital entertainment
and educational technology; in-hospital special events; Great Escape™
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The fall TOPSoccer season
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Six TOPSoccer sessions will
be offered, weather permitting,
on Sunday afternoons from
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Participants will be assisted by lots of
buddies.
The registration fee for the
TOPSoccer program is $25
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prior to the beginning of the
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field sponsors for the new phase
of the Hensley Road complex.
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Soccer fans interested in
refereeing should check out
the website for referee certification at www.vadcsoccerref.
com under the “Central” link
for the Richmond general area.
MYSL is always looking for
more referees for youth and adult
recreational games.
Upon becoming certified,
please notify the MYSL office
at myslreg@mysl.com.
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Teresa Jenkins makes a difference in the lives of residents with dementia
By Lynda Raines
Copy Editor
When Teresa Jenkins of Birnam Woods became a volunteer at
Brandermill
Woods two
years ago, she
says she had
no intentions
of working
with residents
who had dementia. But
that quickly
Jenkins
changed when
Jenkins discovered that she naturally gravitated toward the residents who
suffered from mid- to late-stage
dementia.
Jenkins began researching
dementia to help her better understand and communicate with
the residents who were living with
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. When she heard there was
a part-time position available at the
Holly Inn, the dementia care unit
at Brandermill Woods, she jumped
at the opportunity and landed the
job. “It was there that my dream
of a different kind of care for the
residents who were at the end of
their life was starting to form,”
Jenkins says. And when Jenkins
was offered a full-time job as a
residential assistant in the nursing
department at Brandermill Woods
Health Care Center, she was able to
realize her dream.
The Sensory Room
Jenkins was determined to find
a way to touch the memories of the
residents in her care in a manner
that would improve the quality of
their lives. She says she is grateful
for the trust shown her by the staff
and administration at Brandermill
Woods Health Care Center for
allowing her to create a Sensory
Room at the facility.
During the past 15 months,
Jenkins’ idea has blossomed into
a unique and successful program
that provides a comfort zone for
residents .
The Sensory Room is a brightly
painted and cheerfully decorated
space with lots of natural light
where residents can experience
the world that many of them, due
to varying levels of dementia, have
been unable to access.
Color is key, Jenkins says, and
indeed the room is full of colorful pictures on the walls, afghans
draped over the back of chairs,
and a quilted wall hanging made
of shapes that are predominately
yellow and lime green. “The elderly
become color-blind during the later
stages in life,” Jenkins explains,
“and the colors yellow and lime
green are the only colors they can
clearly see, so we use those a lot.”
Music is an important component in the Sensory Room,
particularly music from the residents’ era—the 1920s through the
1950s, and, Jenkins, says, they
respond—sometimes with just a
smile, but often some residents will
sing along.
The residents also enjoy bingolike card games, and there is a
bubbly aquarium where plastic fish
bob. “They enjoy watching the fish
Teresa Jenkins
receives
scholarship
Brandermill Woods resident Claude Milam and Teresa Jenkins
share a playful moment in the Sensory Room.
a lot,” Jenkins says.
Jenkins has worked hard to create a setting that will challenge and
delight the residents. Sometimes
there is a game of baseball going
on—the residents use plastic bats
and balls, and at other times there
are art classes.
One of the residents was a painter in her younger years, and she has
rediscovered the joy of painting in
the Sensory Room.
Jenkins has also begun an activity for residents to create cards to
send to the patients at McGuire
Veterans Hospital. “They are just
as intelligent as they ever were,”
Jenkins says, “and there is a process
that has to happen to get to that
information.” Jenkins says when
she sees confirmation that residents
are connecting with a ball game
or an art project, she feels deeply
rewarded.
Enthusiasm for
Residents’ Progress
When Jenkins speaks of the residents she serves, her eyes sparkle
and there is enthusiasm in her voice.
“We have flower boxes outside that
the residents can see through the
windows,” Jenkins says. “They
CAREER TRACKS
Brandon Tucker, a resident
of The Oaks,
co-owns Everything Ink,
a, full-service
copying and
printing service is open at
13965 Raised
Antler Circle,
off U.S. Route
Tucker
360 across
from Clover Hill High School.
Tucker operates the business
with his sister, Anne Tucker, and
their mother, Patricia McCloy.
Brandon Tucker is a graduate
of Midlothian High School and
received a bachelor’s degree in
marketing from New River College. He previously worked for two
years in the copying and printing
business in North Carolina.
Everything Ink provides a variety of full-color printing services
for brochures, flyers and business
cards, personalized stationery,
invitations and announcements,
tote bags, mouse pads, T-shirts,
and more.“We have competitive
pricing and free delivery and pickup,” Tucker says, “and we offer a
20 percent discount to churches and
organizations.”
Everything Ink is open Monday
through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to
7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
For more information, please
call 639-4849.
Shallowford Trace resident Jeff
Swanson, owner of Total Insurance
Planning, was recently recognized
by the Society of Certified Insur-
ance Counselors (CIC) for 20 years
of leadership. Swanson was presented a certificate
for
his continued
participation
in the CIC program. According to CIC, an
organization
nationally
recognized as Swanson
a leadingcontinuing education program for
insurance professionals, earning
the CIC designation and maintaining all update requirements for 20
years places Swanson in the top 1
percent of all insurance professionals in the country.
David Willard is the new assistant golf
professional
at Brandermill Country
Club (BCC).
Willard brings
10 years of
experience to
BCC, includWillard
ing working
as a caddy on
the PGA Tour and assisting with
the pro am tournament hosted by
country musician Vince Gill in
Nashville, Tenn.
Willard earned a bachelor’s
degree in marketing from East
Tennessee State University in 1996
and most recently was general manager at Cedar Hills Golf Club near
Knoxville, Tenn.
Willard says he enjoys interacting with people and helping golfers
were built by Graham Gresham of I can see residents smile or laugh,”
Boy Scout Troop 806 as part of his she says. “I realize that I’m actually
Eagle Scout project. We also have touching them at that moment.”
hummingbird feeders that are a
favorite for the residents who like
bird watching.”
In her research, Jenkins affirmed
what she already had experienced in
her work with dementia patients—
that those with a form of memory
loss react to sensory involveIn recognition of her inment—sight, sound, touch, smell,
novative and caring work with
and taste. In addition to music and
Brandermill Woods residents,
art, Jenkins uses aromatherapy to
Teresa Jemkins was recently
spark memories in the residents, as
awarded the 2009 Brandermill
well as gentle movement and touch.
Woods Foundation ScholarA calming touch goes a long way,
ship in the amount of $3,000.
Jenkins says.
Jenkins was selected out of
Jenkins also uses objects of
nine other entrants for her esvarying textures that stimulate the
say about her work with Bransense of touch—a favorite is a small
dermill Woods residents who
rubber “porcupine” ball that amuses
are living with dementia.
residents.
Jenkins has almost comSmall Groups Make for
pleted her studies for an asGreater Success
sociate’s degree at John Tyler
Jenkins feels that part of the
Community College, and plans
success of the Sensory Room is
to transfer to Virginia Comthe small group approach—she
monwealth University to purhas created a morning group and
sue a degree in human services
an afternoon group, and there are
with a concentration in sociolsix residents in each group. The
ogy and gerontology.
average age of the residents Jenkins
works with is 84.
Jenkins says she favors smaller
groups because it is easier for the
residents to take comfort in one another and to interact in activities.
Jenkins says the families of
the residents she works with often
thank her for her work. They say,
“thank you for giving my mom (or
dad) back to me.”
Jenkins says she has a lot of
gratitude of her own. “I love it when
improve their game through private
lessons. He also looks forward to
working with the junior golf camp;
helping with the day-to-day BCC
operations, including booking and
running golf tournaments, clinics
and camps, and working to increase
membership.
Willard says the BCC golf staff
has had positive feedback from
members about the landscaping
and general condition of the golf
course. “Mike Hatch [the new BCC
owner] has wonderful ideas,” Willard says, “and I am happy to be
part of the rebirth of Brandermill
Country Club.”
Jeremy Franklin, the BCC golf
shop clerk, says one of the best
parts of his
job is recognizing familiar names
and faces. “I
know a lot of
people from
the time I
worked at
Birkdale,” Franklin
Franklin
says. “As soon as Brandermill and
Birkdale were bought [by Acumen
Golf Management], Brandermill
golfers began playing at Birkdale,
and now that I am at Brandermill,
I see a lot of people that I already
know.”
Franklin’s duties in the golf
shop include making tee time
appointments, checking in club
members, and other day-to-day
club operations. He also assists with
golf tournaments.
Franklin’s interest in golf be-
gan when he was 16 years old. “I
wanted to spend more time with
my dad, and he played a lot of golf,
so I began playing with him,” says
Franklin.
He is a graduate of Atlee High
School and will receive a bachelor’s
degree in psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University
in 2010.
Royalty Carpet Care promises
personalized service
Photo by Lynda Raines
Royalty Carpet Care owner Steve Webster says customer
satisfaction matters most.
“No need to cry over spilled
coffee” is the slogan for Deer
Meadow resident Steve Webster’s
company, Royalty Carpet Care.
The commercial and residential
services of Royalty Carpet Care
include: thorough steam cleaning
of carpets and rugs; hot water extraction; deep clean spot removal;
pet odor removal; and upholstery
cleaning. Webster also provides
in-home cleaning of Oriental
rugs.Webster’s owner-operated
company was borne out of his 20
years of experience as a paint and
construction contractor. His wife
Naylee schedules appointments
and provides office support for
the business. Royalty Carpet Care
is licensed and insured and provides 24-hour rapid response and
emergency service. Webster says
customer satisfaction is the most
important aspect of his business
philosophy. “When you call my
company for an appointment, I’m
the one who comes to your home,”
Webster says. “I am the one who
will perform the services.”
For more information or to
make an appointment, please call
744-9001 or visit www.royaltycarpetcare.com.
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By Lynda Raines
Copy Editor
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