Will Zerull, Sales Manager for Haley Ford, and Beverly Hamme, Office Manager for Haley Ford, walked into Thomas Dale High School 9th Grade Campus with a big check Monday night. They delivered a $6,000 check to the TDHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) for their participation and success in Ford Motor Company “Drive 4UR School” program. This was the second time the PTSA signed up for the program and both times succeeded in receiving the maximum payout. It was a regular meeting night for PTSA. PTSA President Teja Stokes said the first time they signed up was in the Spring…
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Construction of the Dutch Gap Canal began in August, 1864. The majority of the work to remove 67,000 tons of dirt was done by African-American troops under the Union Brig. Gen D. S. Ludlow. Due to naval battles at Trent’s Reach and the regular artillery shelling by Confederate troops, the canal’s completion was delayed until after the end of the Civil War. The picture above was taken in April 1865 near the bluff of Henricus Historical Park. In 1930s the Army Corp of Engineers widened Dutch Gap to its current width. Now, it is a shipping lane for cargo ship…
FEBRUARY 10 ASH WEDNESDAY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Break at 5 p.m. for dinner and resume at 6:30 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd. FEBRUARY 11 “THE LITTLE LION,” by playwright Irene Ziegler’s, based upon the book by local writer Nancy Wright Beasley, now playing at Swift Creek Mill Theatre as part of the Acts of Faith Theatre Festival. 8 p.m. Swift Creek Mill Theater, 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy. FEBRUARY 13 HEROES AND HARD TIMES: AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH SONG AND STORY – 10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Central Library. A journey that…
Chesterfield County’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center will present “The Mask We Live In, Part 2 – Profiling Abusive Behaviors and Societal Influences” on Friday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. This town hall meeting will expose signs and symptoms of violent behavior and expose the negative societal messages that are influencing our youth, who are rapidly transitioning into adulthood. Speakers will be Dr. Shawn Utsey, professor of psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, Robert Franklin, domestic and sexual violence prevention specialist at the Virginia Department of Health, and Sgt. Rodney Phillips, a community outreach officer with the Chesterfield…
Less than a year ago, Sarah Maitland found a lovely heartwarming “wreath of hands” that she wanted to have made or casted of four of her five children who were still living at home. She had seen the wreath and thought, “I’ve just got to have one of those of my children.” Well, her search led her to dead end. No one in Virginia does the plaster casting of hands. Sarah felt that was truly a sign. “Back in April, I saw a video of a family being cast and I fell in love with the idea and really wanted…
Chesterfield County Public Library will host trumpet player, composer/arranger and educator Victor Haskins and the Victor Haskins’ Skein. The group will perform on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. The group will share music from different eras to demonstrate compositions and stylistic developments from various musicians throughout the history of jazz. They will also discuss some of the basic concepts behind jazz and other music rooted in African-American culture. The performance is part of a series of special events planned during Black History Month. This is the second year that Haskins…
The Chesterfield County Public Library and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) will present a program called “The African-American Art at VMFA.” The program is one of a series of activities planned during Black History Month. It will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd. VMFA chief educator Karen Getty will discuss art and artists who focus on African-American life and history. An exhibit called “A New Mosaic: African American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts” will also be on display at the library from Feb. 1…
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will present a lecture on the History of Currency during the American Civil War at historic Magnolia Grange House Museum on Saturday, February 20, at noon. Mr. Parry Bragg, currency dealer, member of the Virginia Coin Club and Board Director with the Richmond Coin Club, will be the guest speaker. Mr. Bragg will talk about the history of currency during the 19th century prior to and during the War. The lecture at Magnolia Grange is free. For more information, please call Tamara Evans at 796-1479. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a…
Mark Stevens, First Vice President, has been promoted to Chief Lending Officer. In this capacity he will work with the Bank’s loan officers in their calling efforts to develop business as well as working with his existing and new client base. Mark has been with Bank of McKenney since 1998 and in banking since 1980. Throughout his career, Mark has been a mainstay in the Tri-Cities market. Mark can be reached at 804.590.9750, ext. 3 or by email [email protected]. Justin Clay, Controller, has been promoted to Vice President.Justin has served in various positions since coming on board with Bank of…
When the Lee family opened Peking Restaurant in the Breckenridge Shopping Center 25 years ago, it was Steve Lee’s mission to continue the tradition of the first Peking Restaurant opened over 40 years ago in Richmond, to provide the finest, most healthful Chinese dining experience, offering delicious entrees using only the freshest produce. “It’s the food,” said Jason Lee, Steve’s son who joined the business seven years ago. “We are different. Everything is made to order and we make 99 percent of it in house.” The Chester location is one of five restaurants in the family chain. Upon arrival, it…