A family’s lack of financial resources can result in an absence of supervision and an ability to help their children excel in school. Low income equals low test scores. It is not only income that matters; it could be any number of things. But all students need to stay connected to learning during summer vacation while not losing interest or connection to reading specifically. Maryann Mraz, teacher and writer for PBS, wrote, “I know my students covered important reading skills last school year, but I still need to spend so much time reviewing those same skills at the start of…
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Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First, a program of Chesterfield County’s Department of Mental Health Support Services, collected 8,500 diapers to give to enrolled families in need this year. A March diaper drive at county libraries done with the help of local agencies and businesses, provided diapers to families enrolled in Families First this year. Fifteen enrolled mothers were given a week’s supply of diapers at the Families First Mother’s Day event, and other families will receive diapers throughout the year. To show their appreciation, mothers wrote thank you notes that are on display at Central Library. “It was amazing to see…
Andy Weaver and Debra Pizzullo visited Boston May 19 – 24 and remembered to take the Village News with them for a picture at Fenway Park. Andy played first base for Thomas Dale High School until he graduated in 1974. He’s also umpired high school and college baseball for 30-plus years, so going to Fenway Park and Wrigley Field were two of the items high on his bucket list. Traveling this summer? Don’t forget to take your Village News and snap a picture at your favorite vacation spot! Send it to [email protected]
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV), in partnership with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, presents merit badge workshops for Boy Scouts in June. The Boy Scout “American Heritage” Merit Badge Workshop will be held on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Rd., Chesterfield. This workshop fulfills merit badge requirements concerning history and cultural heritage. The price of admission is $10; and registration is through the CHSV website at www.chesterfieldhistory.com. There are prerequisites for this workshop. Call 751-4946 for details. The “Citizenship in the Nation” merit badge…
A crowd had gathered and was chattering loudly about something, some of the curious were pointing. Children peered cautiously into a deep box. Movement in the box made everyone jump back. The juvenile copperhead, who had been discovered beside a car tire in an apartment complex on Jefferson Davis Highway, eyed its captors. Copperheads fit their names; they are copper red in color on their heads, while some may even have a gray tinge on the body depending on locality, and all copperheads have an hourglass pattern on their backs, while the belly and the sides underneath the chin are…
Central Library visitors had the opportunity to stroll through a multitude of artistic and inventive exhibitions at the Chesterfield Maker Expo 2016 this past Saturday. The Maker Expo, a free event beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m., was especially entertaining for families. Assembled in a wide circle around the side room attached to the main section of the library were 12 exhibitors and activities. “Makers” of all kinds, including small businesses and vendors as well as clubs and individuals, displayed their creations – beaded jewelry, hand-stitching, weaving, spun yarn, robots, stickers, and button pins. The Maker Expo…
Extending to the height of a proposed indoor storage building, a test balloon will be flying above a property on the corner of Old West Hundred and West Hundred roads on June 9 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. with a rain date on June 10. The building’s exterior is proposed to look much like an office building. The proposed building has not yet been approved by the Chesterfield Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors, but a homeowner south of the project, Charity Howard and Gloria Charity, said they are okay with how the proposed building would be obscured from…
Three Chesterfield County seniors, Irene Barbara Mason, Ruth Jordan, and Nancy Ross, were inducted into the Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame, a program established in 1983 to recognize seniors who make a difference in their communities. Mason, Jordan, and Ross were recognized last month during a ceremony on May 26 at the Chesterfield County Government Complex. Fifteen Chesterfield County seniors were nominated this year for their valuable contributions to the community, collectively totaling 53,187 hours. All of the nominees were at least 60 years old, reside in Chesterfield County, and began their volunteer work after turning 60. Other nominees were…
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors named Joseph P. Casey as the next county administrator last week at an afternoon press conference. Casey, currently the deputy county manager for administration for Henrico County, will begin his new position July 1. Casey will fill the position of retiring County Administrator James J.L. Stegmaier. Casey has served Henrico County as deputy county manager since 2013. Prior to that, he served Hanover County since 1990, in roles including deputy county administrator and finance director. He has a doctorate degree in public policy and administration from Virginia Commonwealth University, as well as a master’s…
Intersections are changing. Typically a vehicle approaching an intersection will be greeted by a traffic signal, stop or yield sign or more recently a roundabout. Currently there are 10 roundabouts in Chesterfield and more could be coming. Last week the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) held a community information meeting on a proposed roundabout that they plan to build at the intersections of Hopkins and Kingsland roads. According to the state officials, the public information session will be the only time citizens will have an opportunity comment other than online until June 7. The new traffic configuration will address safety…