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THAT WAS THEN: Click Clack

By Mark Fausz on April 14, 2017 Community, History

It was so much easier to jump on a trolley and head to Richmond to shop at Thalhimer’s or to Petersburg for lunch and tea especially if you didn’t have a car, which at the time of the trolley that rolled down Jefferson Davis Highway was the only way to go north or south along Route 1. It stopped at designated locations like the one still standing in Bensley. The electric trolley system initially ran from Manchester, which was part of Chesterfield at the time, 1909, to the DuPont plant. According to Chesterfield: An old Virginia County by Francis Lutz,…

Kathy Griffin in her shade garden, an area she enjoys each morning with her coffee.

Kathy’s garden on garden club’s walking tour

By Linda Fausz on April 14, 2017 Clubs, Community

When Chris and Kathy Griffin bought their Colonial Revival home at the corner of Richmond and Dodomeade streets 14 years ago, the yard had numerous bushes and trees. Today, because of her love of perennials, Kathy has transformed their yard into an English garden. Kathy’s garden, along with four additional area gardens, are participating in a garden walk sponsored by the Chester Garden Club on Sunday, April 23 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. “I guess you can call me an anglo-gardenphile,” she said. “I lived in England for a year. Chris and I both attended William and Mary College.…

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Women’s health issues raised at wine-lovers meeting

By Linda Fausz on April 14, 2017 Clubs, Community

Over the last 12 years, the LOGs (Lover of Grapes) meet-up have been about wine and dinner. They are getting older now, and while they still love tasting different vintages, health issues are moving into the forefront. One of the members has had such a success with a physical therapist that she wanted to share any information that could help someone with the same issues in their meet-ups. She ask her therapist if she did presentations, and with a yes answer, Llewellyn Slayton began making the announcement through email; Leakage and other issues relating to the bladder at the next…

Parks director speaks about historical parks

By Press release on April 14, 2017 Clubs, History

Dr. James Worsley, the Director of Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation was the guest speaker Monday, April 3, at the Chester Station No. 1503 Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting. Worsley presented an update on the capital improvements being made to the county’s historical parks. Chester Station No. 1503 Sons of Confederate Veterans is a non-profit group organized and operated exclusively under the IRS code 501 (c) (3) for educational purposes with the specific charge to “ensure that the true history of the South is told to future generations.” Preserving and protecting the county’s Civil War battlefields, fortifications, and…

Bridging churches for a stronger community

By Linda Fausz on April 14, 2017 Church Events

Matoaca’s Community Day event held last month was the vision of one person who wanted to bring churches together to celebrate God’s love and have a totally free event that would lead people to Christ without feeling pressured. “Our goal was if one person gets saved, then the whole thing was worth it,” said Louise Vaughan, event coordinator and member of Matoaca Baptist Church. Community Day brought six churches together, an olive branch of sorts, not to preach the Gospel, but an opportunity to bring the community together. Nearly 900 adults and children enjoyed the day-long event which furnished a…

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Chesterfield Twinning group travels to England

By Public Comment on April 14, 2017 Around the World, Community

Bonnie Agnell traveled with the Chesterfield Twinning Association to Gravesend, Kent, England the week of March 19-25 to participate in the commemoration events to acknowledge the 400th anniversary of the death of Pocahontas. Gravesend is where Pocahantas is buried. There were multiple commemoration events over several days, including a procession through the streets of Gravesend to the church. The theme of the commemoration highlighted how after 400 years Pocahontas is still bringing the people of America and England together. The photo includes members of the Gravesham Town Twinning Association and members of the Chesterfield Twinning Association.

CALENDAR 4/12 THROUGH 4/19

By Press release on April 12, 2017 Calendar

APRIL 12 WATER BOTTLE WIND SPIRALS – 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Make a colorful wind spinner from plastic bottles. Learn how to reduce waste with creative reuse and recycling. For children ages 3-7. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov JOINT COMMUNITY MEETING DALE DISTRICT – 7 p.m. Beulah United Methodist Church, 6930 Hopkins Rd. Citizen input on committee on the future’s proposed recommendations: Safeguarding financial security for residents. Jim Holland, Dale District Supervisor and John Erbach, Dale School Board Member with Wendy Austin, chair, Committee on the Future, as the speaker. CHESTERFIELD NEEDLEWORK FRIENDS – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chester…

seventy-five years allow for many opportunities for story-telling. from left, sue and rick young. samatha, joan, and jay bender sharing stories.

A diamond jubilee for local restaurant

By Linda Fausz on April 11, 2017 Community, History

Last month they celebrated 75 years of continuous operation of the Half Way House with many of their long-time customers and staff. Specials guests were the Benders’ daughter-in-law Joan, her son Jay, and Jay’s daughter Samatha. Along with select items that have been on the menu for 75 years, like filet mignon, baked ham, veal cutlet, and fried chicken, the Youngs served a traditional drink from the Benders’ menu, Claret Lemonade as well as their own famous tradition, cinnamon rolls. The house and restaurant remain in their original form. A log cabin on the back of the property serves as…

Camp Baker summer program focuses on fun

By Press release on April 11, 2017 Community

It is hard to believe that when Quarese, now 19, began attending Camp Baker years ago, he was shy and introverted. Especially since nowadays he says what he enjoys most about camp is talking to the staff and making friends with them. Quarese also enjoys other Camp Baker activities including horseback riding, boating at Pocahontas State Park, and participating in the weekly talent show. Summer overnight sessions for 2017 for adults with disabilities ages 18 and up are: June 18 – June 23; June 25 – June 30; July 16 – July 21; July 23 – July 28; July 30…

Katie sponsler is proud of her public service. her time in the military both active and reserve and in the Park service. Now she would like to continue in the virginia house of delegates.

Can Sponsler pierce 27 years of Cox’s armor?

By Mark Fausz on April 11, 2017 Community, People

Katie Sponsler is not a name that comes to mind when you are talking politics. Until 2015, she was busy serving her country in other ways. She is still taken aback by being described as a politician, “I don’t feel like a politician,” she said. Sponsler worked for 15 years in several government agencies. She served 11 years in the United States Air Force as an aircraft armaments specialist, completed a combat tour in Afghanistan and Guam, served with the Ohio State Police and most recently she received a commission as a Park Ranger from the National Park Service. She…

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