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Chester artists are invited to join John Tyler Community College for its twelfth annual “Fool for Art Festival” April 22, 2017. The festival, held at the college’s Midlothian campus, features a variety of art and craft vendors from around the state. If you are an artist who is interested in participating as a vendor, sign up now. Applications must be postmarked by Dec. 31, in order to qualify for a discounted registration fee of $50. For those postmarked after Dec. 31, the registration fee will be $75. All applications must be received by Feb. 20, to be considered for the…

By David Evers For Terrence Whitfield, it all started on the concrete courts of O.B. Gates Elementary. What was then just a game has now become a lifestyle. Whitfield has been impressive throughout his high school career at Matoaca, both on the football field and on the court. The small forward/wide receiver has recently attracted a lot of college attention, and has received his second offer to play at the next level, this time from Virginia Union University. Though Whitfield leads the Warriors in scoring with 21.6 points per game, he’s known for playing an unselfish game of basketball; he looks…

By Barbara McHale Miss Lucy Corr came to Chesterfield County in 1945 to serve as Superintendent of the Welfare Department. Realizing that many families did not have the means to celebrate the holidays, she and her small staff volunteered their time collecting food, toys, clothing, and monetary donations to help those in need. “Miss Lucy” relied on the police chief for support in delivering food and gifts to families in Chesterfield and Colonial Heights. Read more about the Christmas Mother program on page 11.

Another wonderful afternoon at the Chester Kiwanis Christmas Parade! The annual parade drew many spectators. Dorothy Jaeckle served as the Grand Marshal leading 73 groups that included floats, cars, dancers, horses, bands and more. Joe Schetting was the master of ceremony at the parade that represented local businesses, churches and organizations in the community. A special thank you to the Chester YMCA, JT Morriss, Chick-fil-A, and the Chester Library for allowing us use of their parking lots for staging/disbanding the parade participants. Also, thanks to Heritage Chevrolet many floats were able to use their cars during the parade and County…

Girl Scout Troop 5233 completed their Silver Award Project by installing mile markers in the Chester Linear Park. On December 27, at 9 a.m. at the Chester Linear Park, Girl Scouts from Troop 5233 will have a dedication and install plaques at the park. “Sadly, this will be the final event the girls will do together as a troop because the troop will be dissolved due to relocation of its leader and one of its Scouts to Alabama,” said troop leader, Shana Demby. Members of the community are invited to come out to the dedication on Tuesday, Dec. 27 and…

Birthday Celebration for the Dodd Family The Dodd family celebrated Imogene Dodd’s 80th birthday Nov. 18. Out-of-town family members continued their stay to enjoy Thanksgiving and helped celebrate Imogene’s grandson Ethan’s 13th birthday Nov. 24. Those present for the occasions were; Imogene Dodd, Ethan Dodd, Candice and Lydia Dodd, Ava and Kathryn Wagner, Kent and Michelle Dodd, Richard and Robin Dodd, Jonathan and Jennifer Dodd, Jane and Michael Wagner, cousin Renee McCormick and their family dog, Romi.

Christmas Concert on the Village Green this weekend On the outdoor stage at Chester Village Green, the Praise Team from Bermuda Baptist Church will offer a free Christmas concert Saturday. Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.. There will be fresh-baked cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee, all for free. This is a community event that you will not want to miss. Dress warmly and bring a chair. See you there. Richmond Brass & Percussion Consort to Perform Christmas Concert The Richmond Brass & Percussion Consort under the direction of George L. Tuckwiller III, and featuring guest soprano Lisa Edwards Burrs, will present a…

Michael White, in his historical role as a soldier, stood beside his table filled with tools, guns, blankets, odds and ends and a Christmas tree Saturday. Behind him a campfire burned bright, spreading its warmth on a frigid day at Henricus, the Colonial Christmas has begun. In the 1600s in Massachusetts, Puritans outlawed public celebration for an entire generation. The Puritans had contempt Christmas. In contrast to modern practices, the Puritans kept shops and schools open and closed churches on Christmas. The British Parliament decreed that December 25 should instead be a day of “fasting and humiliation” for Englishmen…

By Barbara McHale During the holidays, the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Committee is extremely busy preparing for a season of giving. The committee is a nonprofit, charitable organization established in 1972 by Lucy Corr, then superintendent of the Chesterfield County Welfare Department. The program’s sole purpose is to assist families in need in the community during the holiday season. Although the committee was not founded until 1972, the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas program actually began in 1945. “Miss Lucy” came to Chesterfield County in 1945 to serve as Superintendent of the Welfare Department. Realizing that many families did not have the…

Members of the Old Dominion Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society have started creating new exhibits for use in the baggage room of that museum. The Board of Directors and the Museum Committe have designed several new, light-weight display panels to replace old, heavy, plywood folding screen type panels. Made by Richmond Signscapes and museum member Jennifer Tompkins, the new panels feature a background of “Southern Railway green” with the SR logo at the bottom in yellow. Lighter, more easily moved displays are desirable because the displays need to be moved to the side when the museum is rented…

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