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Newcomer Bigs BBQ named best barbeque at Grillin’ on the Green

The Chester Rotary welcomed the largest crowd yet to their annual Grillin’ on the Green event last Thursday. Patrons enjoyed several samplings of area barbequer’s best recipes, but only one could be named Chester’s best barbeque. The 2013 people’s choice barbeque title was won by Bigs BBQ.

Clarke House could be saved

The Clarke house on Centralia Road could be saved after all. According to real estate attorney, Carrie Coyner, who is now representing the owner, the house could be renovated by a potential buyer.

VCU Med-flight team visits CBC Preschool

The Chester Baptist Church Preschool welcomed the flight crew from the VCU Med-Flight team on Wednesday May 2 as a part of their “Community Helpers Week.” The children were able to watch the helicopter fly in and descend into the front parking lot and received a lesson on how the Med-Flight works to help others.

The Battle of Chester Station remembered

Pointing across West Hundred Road to the north; turning to the west pointing toward Heritage Chevrolet where a battery of artillery moved into place and waving his arms to show how confederate brigades spread out along Osborne Road, Major (Ret,) Robert J. Foreman explained the Battle of Chester Station.

Deaths

COOK, Dorothy Dunford, 82, of Chesterfield, widow of Walter M. Cook.
FLORA, Mildred Goode, 99, of Chesterfield, widow of Floyd Flora.
HARRISON, Dennis “Denny” R., 56, of Chesterfield, husband of Ann Duteil Harrison.

Police blotter

LITTLE CREEK LN
05/03 2:00 p.m. - Police responding to an alarm call discovered the rear door kicked in at the listed location. At this time nothing has been reported stolen.

Weekly calendar

Spring Adventures in Learning. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield. Chester Baptist Church. 4317 School St. Visit www.shepctrchesterfield.org for complete schedule and tuition or call 706-6689 to register.

New County transportation projects now fully funded by state

VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) is considering appropriation of additional anticipated reimbursements for six individual projects previously approved by the Board.

Deaths

ADAMS, Ralph L. “Larry” III, 49, of Chesterfield, husband of Debra Adams.
BONNEKSEN, Walter “Wally” Edwin, 52, of Chesterfield.