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Going to waste? Shoosmith Bros. applies for permit to use remainder of its land for landfill

By Caleb M Soptelean on July 10, 2018 Board of Supervisors, Chesterfield Government

The longevity of a local landfill may depend on an application filed recently with Chesterfield County. Shoosmith Bros., Inc. recently filed a permit application with the county that would allow it to use some 180 acres of land which includes a rock quarry that it acquired in 1997. (The quarry itself is 83 acres.) Fletcher Kelly, Shoosmith Bros., Inc.’s vice president of operations and one of six co-owners, said the business that was opened in 1976 by the Shoosmith Brothers has about seven or eight years of life left. Although some neighbors have complained about odors and noise associated with…

Parade of Lights coming to James River July 21

By Press release on July 10, 2018 Announcements

The James River Advisory Council’s 25th annual Parade of Lights has been rescheduled to July 21 after the December event was canceled due to the weather. The “Christmas in July” Parade of Lights will be held Saturday, July 21. Viewers will gather along the shoreline at several sites along the river in Richmond and Chesterfield and Henrico counties to see the boats and enjoy the entertainment. Admission is free. Locals can view it from 7:30 to 8 p.m. from Dutch Gap boat ramp and the bluff next to Henricus Historical Park, both on Coxendale Road. The parade will follow a…

Although rare, killing a snake can result in a fine

By Becky Wright on July 10, 2018 Outdoors

They slither and hiss and can be found in brush, debris and in woodlands or yards. It’s summer and snakes abound. Some folks admire them and some despise them, but whatever your take on snakes, killing one in Virginia can result in a $500 fine. There are numerous types of snakes in Virginia, but only three are venomous: copperheads, moccasins and rattlesnakes. “Snakes are an unregulated species,” said David Hennaman, an officer with Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ conservation police. “There is no set season on them. It is illegal to kill them.” Self-defense is an exception. For…

Three inducted into senior volunteer hall of fame

By Press release on July 10, 2018 Community, Honors

CHESTERFIELD — Three senior citizens were recently inducted into Chesterfield’s Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame for contributions they have made to the community since age 60. Gretchen Craig, Frank Linkous and Robert Pratt were recognized at the Board of Supervisors June 27 meeting. Craig has been volunteering at J.G. Hening Elementary School since 2014. Her volunteerism at the school began by assisting students in second grade in reading and math, as well as helping kindergarten students adjust to their new surroundings. Her commitment to students in all grade levels has been treasured by the school. For one year during her…

Gestwick takes over at Chester UMC

By Press release on July 10, 2018 People

CHESTER – Chester United Methodist Church has a new pastor, the Rev. Clara Price Gestwick. Gestwick earned a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education from Columbia College in 1987 and a master’s degree in divinity from Duke Divinity School in 1990. She was ordained a deacon in 1990 and an elder in 1992. Gestwick began serving in the church as director of Children and Youth while attending Columbia College. She has served at Centenary (Portsmouth), St. Mark’s (Petersburg), Bridgewater, and St. Luke’s (Yorktown). She also served as interim pastor at congregations in Clover Hill, Mt. Pisgah and Dayton. She is married to Douglas D. Gestwick,…

Amazon employees help at YMCA’s Camp Red Feather

By Press release on July 10, 2018 Community

CHESTER – Nearly 40 Amazon associates from two local fulfillment centers visited the Chester Family YMCA June 29 to host more than 100 children for a field day. Amazon surprised the Y with a golf cart filled with more than 2,700 items, such as water balloons, towels, and picnic blankets, to support programming throughout the summer. “It’s important to us to support communities where we live and work, and we’re thrilled to work with Chester YMCA, who has been our partner since early this year,” said Caroline Cade, general manager at one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers. “This donation of paint,…

Meadowbrook grad wins Bravo! award

By Press release on July 10, 2018 Community, Schools

CHESTERFIELD – A Meadowbrook High graduate is among the winners of the Chesterfield Education Foundation’s 2018 Bravo! Awards. Vincent Ellis White works for Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia. He serves as program manager in the community workforce department, where he oversees the Richmond and Hampton Roads areas. A 1998 Meadowbrook High graduate, White is a best-selling author and highly-regarded speaker. White said everything that he is involved in revolves around community building and creating social change. The Bravo! awards recognize outstanding professional and community achievements of Chesterfield County Public Schools’ alumni. During the past nine years, recipients have ranged…

July Jingle Trail Run to benefit Christmas Mother program

By Press release on July 10, 2018 Community, Sports

CHESTERFIELD – Want to exercise in the beauty of nature and support a great cause? Come and participate in the second annual July Jingle Trail Run, a fundraiser benefiting the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother program. The event will take place Saturday, July 28 at Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Road, and will include both a 1K Kids Fun Run and a 5K Run/Walk for adults. The Kids Run will begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m. There will be prizes for best individual and team holiday costumes as well as snacks, music and more.…

Lake an ‘Outstanding Preceptor’

By Press release on July 2, 2018 Community

Holly Lake was recently honored with the Outstanding Preceptor Award from Virginia Commonwealth University. The award is presented to pharmacists who distinguish themselves by teaching students during their fourth year of pharmacy school. Lake is a pharmacist at Rx3 Compounding Pharmacy, 12230 Iron Bridge Road in Chester.

Kracke a Penn State graduate

By Press release on July 2, 2018 Community, Schools

AMARILLO – The Office of Emergency Management recognizes Briana Kracke for her graduation from Penn State University. Kracke is an emergency management planner for the federal agency and completed her masters of public administration degree and got a graduate certificate in agricultural biosecurity and emergency preparedness. “Earning my master’s degree has been a true feat. I am the first person in my family to complete a college degree, let alone a master’s,” Kracke said. “Without the support and encouragement of my mom and dad, grandparents, and my dog, Misty, I would not have been able to achieve this goal so…

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