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Tranlin, Inc. Breaks Ground on Sustainable Paper Plant

By Press release on October 28, 2015 Economic Development, Uncategorized

Tranlin, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of a leading Chinese pulp and paper company, officially broke ground last week on its first U.S. operation, a $2 billion advanced manufacturing facility. Tranlin’s investment is located on Willis Rd. near the James River and will generate more than 2,000 direct jobs in Virginia by 2020. “The Tranlin facility in Chesterfield will create thousands of jobs and millions in new agriculture revenues, all of which will support our shared vision for a stronger new Virginia economy. I am thrilled to help break ground on a project that will have enormous economic development implications for…

Kroger Receives Warm Welcome

By Press release on October 28, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

Alice Jones, manager of the Kroger Marketplace at 10800 Iron Bridge Rd. in Chester, cutting the ribbon along with Dale District Supervisor, Jim Holland on their opening day, October 21. Iron Bridge Baptist Church, Pastor Dennis Green, said a blessing, the Thomas Dale ROTC conducted a flag raising ceremony and the L.C. Bird Choir sang. The first 500 customers received a bag full of breakfast goodies.

Weekly Calendar

By VN Staff on October 28, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

OCTOBER 28 MODERN MAKERS OPEN HOUSE – 4 P.M. – 8 P.M. John Tyler Community College Chester Campus, 13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd. FISH FRY – Bermuda Hundred United Methodist Church, 2025 Florence Ave. 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tickets at the door. OCTOBER 29 SENIOR MOVIE DAY – FREE! Movie: “Sister Act” 10 a.m. Destination Movie Theater, 5230 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell. Seniors 50+ Details: 520-0050. Sponsored by Dunlop House Assisted Living and Tyler’s Retreat Skilled Nursing and Rehab. CHESTER PICKLEBALL. Goyne Park. Ecoff…

Be Safe this Halloween

By Press release on October 28, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

Halloween’s not just a kid thing. Adults play a critical role when it comes to keeping their little ghouls and goblins safe on All Hallows’ Eve. “Kids should not be going trick-or-treating alone,” said Lynn Stell, assistant child safety coordinator with the Chesterfield County Police Department’s Child Safety Office. Chances are that if a young person is old enough to be going out trick-or-treating without adult supervision, then he or she probably is beyond an age at which they should be trick-or-treating. Stell and other child safety officers spend countless hours each year teaching kids how to be safe. That…

Bermuda District community meeting: Bikeways & Trails

By Press release on October 28, 2015 Chesterfield Government, Events, Uncategorized

Dorothy Jaeckle, Bermuda District Supervisor will host Heather Barrar, Planning Department staff member who will present a new chapter for the plan for Chesterfield. The Bikeways & Trails section of the comprehensive plan will be considered by the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 18. Thursday, October 29 – 10:30 a.m. Bensley Community Center 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road, Bensley Thursday, October 29 – 6:30 p.m. Thomas Dale High School – West Campus 3900 W. Hundred Road, Chester

Candidate Forum: School Board

By Public Comment on October 28, 2015 Politics, School Board, Uncategorized

Fees seem to be increasing every year: extracurricular activities, buses for sports teams, class supplies and Chrome Books to name a few. Will you work to lower or eliminate fees for students? JOHN ERBACH (DALE) While I don’t believe it is possible to eliminate fees altogether, we need to be flexible so that all children have the opportunity to participate in these programs. Flexibility means that principals have the discretion to offer payment plans, scaled fees tied to income levels, and fundraising opportunities on a case-by-case basis. In appropriate circumstances, principals may be permitted to waive fees altogether for families that…

Candidate Forum: Board of Supervisor

By Public Comment on October 28, 2015 Board of Supervisors, Politics, Uncategorized

Everyone wants to know about property taxes. Would you consider raising property taxes for next year (2016-17)? CLIFF BICKFORD (DALE) Increasing taxes as a way to achieve a balanced budget should always be the last resort. When you consider that revenue generated from property tax has increased over the prior two budget cycles it would seem that another increase in 2016-2017 would be an inappropriate added burden on county stakeholders. JIM HOLLAND (DALE) I will not support or advocate an increase in the property tax rate. The bi-annual and five-year plan do not require an increase in the property tax rate. DOROTHY…

Power of Pink raises $2,660

By Press release on October 28, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

Bank of McKenney’s Power of Pink Challenge raised $2,660 last Friday for the Massey Cancer Center. A suggested $10 donation to add pink to their hair will be used locally to help cancer patients in Richmond and surrounding areas. The local salons donating their services were Pilo Arts in Colonial Heights, The Village Hair Studio in Matoaca and Jinny’s Family Hair Salon in Prince George. Prince Georg branch manager, Mike Taylor started a challenge for all of his employees and customers to color their hair. He then accepted donations and colored his entire head pink. A representative from Massey Cancer…

Meet the candidates

By VN Staff on October 21, 2015 Politics, Uncategorized

While elected Constitution officers have no opposition in the November 3 election, other candidates that reach a wider constituency are being opposed. (See last week’s Village News) After losing in this year’s June primary, Sen. Steve Martin will not be on the ticket next month. His seat (11th State Senate district) will be pursued by Republican nominee Amanda Chase and Democratic nominee E. “Wayne” Powell. Senator Rosalyn R. Dance, (11th State Senate district) is running unopposed. Independent Joseph D. Morrissey, dropped out of the race, although his name will continue to be on the ballot. Delegates running for the State…

Weekly Calendar

By VN Staff on October 21, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

OCTOBER 21 TECHNOLOGY CLASSES – Microsoft PowerPoint Class. Registration is required. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Central Library. COME HOME ALIVE SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM. – Parents of 10th-grade students and others welcomed. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Presentations are free. L. C. Bird High School, 10301 Courthouse Rd. AMERICAN RED CROSS WEB OF HOPE – Knit/Crochet classes. 10 a.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. Details: Linda Southward, 779-3453. OCTOBER 22 CHESTER PICKLEBALL. Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 until 11 a.m. 6 until 8 p.m. Play will be at the tennis courts located behind the baseball field. Questions…

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