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History events make learning fun

By VN Staff on July 5, 2017 Community, History

The Fort Lee Centennial Exhibit, Mobilizing for War, is officially open in Chesterfield County at the Historic 1892 Jail. This exhibit commemorates the establishment of Camp Lee (later Fort Lee) as part of the mobilization efforts of the U.S. Army for World War I, and its current status as the center of logistical sustainment for the U.S. Army. The exhibit contains war posters meant were to mobilize the country to either join the Army or support the war effort as civilians. The Fort Lee exhibit will be on display in the Historic 1892 Jail museum until November 2018, as part…

Chesterfield produces PSA to draw attention to heroin addiction

By Press release on June 28, 2017 Health

230 percent increase in overdoses since 2014 With statistics indicating one in five heroin overdoses in Chesterfield County results in death, county agencies have partnered to produce a public service announcement bringing attention to the dangers of heroin addiction and the resources available to those affected by it. “This is a widespread epidemic confronting local governments and law enforcement across the nation,” said Dr. Joseph P. Casey, county administrator. “This PSA enhances Chesterfield’s efforts to reach out to our community and warn people about heroin use and link them to the addiction and recovery services that are available.” In 2016,…

County asking citizens to weigh in about skills, knowledge sought in new planning director

By Mark Fausz on June 28, 2017 Planning & Zoning

A bastion of suburban life in the 1970s, Chesterfield County began its climb in population just under 80,000 in 1970 to around 340,000 today. An unprecedented growth rate of 8.3 percent in building permits during the ’70s has yet to be surpassed in the 37 years since. Some of the neighborhoods built in the years Chesterfield was growing now need a little attention, and a new County department is being formed to address the issues of aging neighborhoods. It can be easy to identify some of the areas that need revitalization, such as the Jefferson Davis Highway, lower Hull Street…

Studio B Hair Gallery makes it official with ribbon cutting

By VN Staff on June 28, 2017 Business

Where can you get a fresh cut, shampoo, head and hand massage, and serene atmosphere? Studio B Hair Gallery. The Chester Business Association welcomed Studio B to the community last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony held at the new salon off Iron Bridge Road at 12128 Branders Creek Drive. Pictured above are Bethany Young Yurachek (center) with her husband Val. Also in attendance were the following association members Sean Eichert, Plus Management; Elliott Fausz, Citizens Bank & Trust; Mike Keene, WoodCraft Signs; Jerome Weedon, Rite-Aid; Ward Shelton, Citizens Bank & Trust; Tammy Ridout, Chesterfield County Fair; Jan Rusbasan, Chesterfield…

am West accepts Snead-Stebbins Business Person of the Year award

By Mark Fausz on June 28, 2017 Business, Community

One of Chester’s most influential businessmen received a long overdue recognition last week at the Chester Business Association’s annual picnic. Sam West accepted the Snead-Stebbins Business Person of the Year award for his contributions to the Chester community. The chairman of the board at Citizens Bank & Trust, a Blackstone native, has made a positive impact since arriving in Chester over 50 years ago. After he and his partners opened the accounting firm West, Crawley & Winn in 1974, they helped numerous businesses establish themselves and thrive through the good times and bad, according to several association members in attendance.…

Pastor Rich Finck

Grace Lutheran Church’s pastor retires

By Melissa Wilfong on June 28, 2017 Community

He parks in the first space by the door of Grace Lutheran Church by a sign that reads He who parks here preaches on Sunday. Pastor Rich Finck is a sporty fella with his old ragtop Mustang in the first space. His days of parking there will have come to a close by Friday, when he retires after 42 years of service to the Lutheran Church system. For the last 16 years, Finck has been a leader at Grace Lutheran Church. He doesn’t feel he’s really the leader, he believes he’s just lucky to be there and to have spent…

Free summer meals at local libraries

By Press release on June 22, 2017 Community

Chesterfield County Public Library is offering free lunches this summer as part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program. Lunches will be served at four locations. The meals are free and no enrollment is necessary. Meals are available to all children 18 and younger. The schedule for the lunch program is: June 19-Sept. 1 – Chester Library, Tuesdays through Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Ettrick-Matoaca Library, Mondays through Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; LaPrade Library, Mondays through Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Meadowdale Library, Mondays through Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. …

Richmond Brass & Percussion Consort to perform annual concert of patriotic music

By Press release on June 22, 2017 Community, Entertainment

The Richmond Brass & Percussion Consort, under the direction of George L. Tuckwiller III and featuring soprano Lisa Edwards Burrs, will present their annual “Concert in Honor of America” on Monday, July 3, 7:30 p.m. at Chester Presbyterian Church. The Richmond Brass and Percussion Consort is a large brass ensemble made up of trumpets, French horns, trombones, euphoniums, and tubas with percussion performing music from the 1600’s through the present. From Sousa marches to popular and patriotic favorites through the centuries, this concert promises to be an enjoyable evening for the whole family, children through grandparents. There will be pre-concert…

Third Thursdays on the Green returns

By Linda Fausz on June 22, 2017 Entertainment

The Chester Community Association kicked off their summer concert series, Third Thursdays on the Green, with a bluegrass band that has played the venue in the past; Cary Street Ramblers. More concerts are schedule for this summer: July 20, August 17, and ChesterFest, September 23. PICTURED IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER ARE – SARAH AND SAM MITCHELL, CARY STREET RAMBLERS PERFORMING , DEE AND JOHN PALSCHKO,WANDA REESE KRINGLES, AND MELODIE LAEL, RESIDENTS FROM THE CHESTER SENIOR APARTMENTS, , TERESA O’CONNELL AND MARY BELCHER, , ANN WALLACE AND PETE SMITH

Local scholars visit Nation’s capitol

By Press release on June 22, 2017 Lectures

Three former Thomas Dale High School students, and recent college graduates visited Washington in March. Andrias White (George Mason University), Maryann Chan and Greg Gallop II (both University of Virginia graduates) saw city landmarks, heard motivational speeches and received sage advice. Their itinerary included tours of the U.S. Capitol and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. They also attended a presentation by Sgt. Carol Adams of the Richmond Police Department, whose message was similar to the one she delivered at the White House a few weeks earlier. They got a personal tour of the Old Post Office…

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