County to host meeting about new Harrowgate Park
0The public is invited to attend an informational meeting about a revamped Harrowgate Park from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Carver Middle School, 3800 Cougar Trail, in Chester. This meeting is to present the conceptual development plan for the new Harrowgate Park. The new park was briefly discussed at the previous community meetings held this past spring. Those meetings addressed the proposed zoning of a nearby site by the Chesterfield Economic Development Authority which included the east-west freeway and school board-related project for the Harrowgate Elementary School relocation. Because of the relocation of the new elementary school…
Charges withdrawn against man, two police officers disciplined
0ABOVE: James Monk speaks at the May 31 press conference at the Chester Library. Tavorise Marks of the NAACP Legal Redress Committee is pictured behind Monk. A Richmond man who was arrested following an incident near Virginia State University at 12:30 a.m. March 28 had two misdemeanor charges against him withdrawn late last month. The Virginia Commonwealth Attorney’s Office decided to not proceed with the prosecutions for illegal window tint and obstruction of justice against James Edward Monk, 22. On Monday, Chesterfield police spokeswoman Liz Caroon said the four officers who were on scene at the time the Taser was deployed…
A tree is felled: Locals lament loss of Chester’s Village Oak
2ABOVE: Church member Skip Buyalos, center, inspects a downed red oak with workers at Chester United Methodist Church annex after it was felled last week. Several residents were upset when they saw a large red oak tree off Harrowgate Road being cut down Friday. The tree was on property owned by Chester United Methodist Church. A pastor at the church, the Rev. James Davis, said a large limb fell toward School Street after the tree was damaged in a recent storm. When the limb was inspected, it was full of ants and much of it was hollowed out, he…
Dogpound flying high
0Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. Hope you had a nice long Labor Day weekend. I am writing this in advance so I have not enjoyed my three-day weekend, but I do have plans. I am going to Ohio to watch my Buckeyes start their new football season against Oregon State, less their head coach (who has been suspended for three games due to his failure to report alleged spousal abuse by one of his coaches that happened several years ago). As of this writing, I am eight days away from that big weekend. However,…
L.C. Bird takes Battle of Chester, 32-20
0ABOVE: Tre Mason looks for an opening in the Thomas Dale defense. Mason finished the night with 211 rushing yards. They say there’s no “I” in team, and while that’s true, an individual player can make all the difference in the world for a team. L.C. Bird High School got Virginia Tech commit Jaden Payoute back, plugged him in at quarterback and reaped immediate benefits, as he accounted for 154 yards and three touchdowns on the ground when the Skyhawks took the Battle of Chester last Friday night over Thomas Dale High, 32-20. “Having him [Payoute] able to run the…
Woodland Pond swim team making waves
0After moving up into a new division, Woodland Pond Swim Team won their division this summer. They finished third overall at the championship swim meet. Above: the swimmers are celebrating with their trophies. Right: Woodland Pond’s coaching staff: Michael Senter, Sophie King, Meredith Daley, Jillian Butler, Mason Garrett.
Recently deceased
0Ambs, Mrs. Elizabeth Anne, 75, of Chester, wife of Stephen P. Ambs. Freeburger, Mrs. Helen Louise Talley, 83, of Chester, wife of Barron Henry Freeburger. Henderson Burrus, Ms. Krissia Ansara, 20, of Chesterfield. Jackson, Ms. Marquita M. “Bubbles,” 39, of Chesterfield. May, Mrs. Margaret, 83, of Chesterfield, wife of Bill May. Mc Millian, Mrs. Gladys Scruggs, 81, of North Chesterfield, widow of William R. McMillian. Mead, Ms. Colleen Montague, 90, of North Chesterfield. Narron, Mr. James Earl, of Chester, husband of Pat Narron. Venci, Mr. William D., 81, of Chester, a Naval Reserve veteran. Wenleder, Mr. Rudolf “Rudy” Bernard, 81, of Chesterfield, a Navy…
No pastor yet
0When I first became the pastor of the church that I have led since 2005, a trusted friend and co-laborer said to me, “You might be a preacher, but you are no pastor yet.” I did not completely understand that vote of confidence, but after these 13-plus years, I think that I now understand. In John 10, Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” In 1 Corinthians 9, the Apostle Paul said, “I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.” I have read…