Food Bank receives $10,000 donation
0The Chesterfield Food Bank recently received a donation of $10,000 from Publix Super Markets Charities. According to Kim Hill, director of the food bank, the Publix managers and corporate team members visited the food bank a few months back and volunteered at their Ettrick Distribution. They handed out food, pushed carts, and took the time to talk to the residents needing food at that place of distribution. “It was awesome,” she said. “They were willing to jump right into community hunger relief efforts before they even opened their stores. They have started a partnership with FeedMore, and in turn also…
Class of 1967 supports arts center
0Representatives from the Thomas Dale High School Class of 1967 presented a $1,000 check to Hugh Cline, chairman of the Chesterfield Cultural Arts Foundation for the purchase of a theater seat plaque. Funds were raised during their recent 50th class reunion. Do you have your seat yet? With a $1,000 contribution to the Chesterfield Cultural Arts Capital Campaign, you can permanently commemorate your support for the arts in Chesterfield County with an engraved plaque on one of the seats In the state-of-the art theater. Visit www.artschesterfieldva.org to donate.
Recently Deceased
0Adkins, Mr. Greg, 52, of North Chesterfield, husband of Valerie Louise Adkins. Bonds, Ms. Denise Gail, 61, of Matoaca. Callahan, Mrs. Barbara Ann, 91, of Chesterfield, widow of Edward John Callahan. Clifton, Ms. Mary B., 68, of South Chesterfield. Crump, Mr. Robert Loving, 88, of Chesterfield. Glenn, Mr. Thomas Nelson, 61, of South Chesterfield, an Army retiree and veteran of Operation Desert Storm, husband of Ok Sun Glenn. Grubbs, Mr. Leonard Wayne Sr., 55, of Chester, husband of Penny Grubbs. Hayth, Mrs. Jessie May, 94, of Chesterfield, widow of Joseph Hayth. Joyner, Mr. Henry Anderson “Penny,” 85, of Matoaca, widower of Jean Marie Perkinson Joyner. Layman, Mrs. Anne Moncrief, 74,…
FPW 2017
0By having Internet access in Africa, we were able to hear about the horrific shootings in Las Vegas. There are many who offer solutions, like tighter gun control or better screening of certain people in our population. I happen to believe that this problem will not end until the Lord returns and puts away sin once and for all. As good as our law enforcement is, the shooter will always have the upper hand. We need to determine a way to stop the perpetrator or learn how to keep the greatest number of people from getting hurt. Each of us…
Meet the movers and shakers in theater
0Families search areas for the “best” schools. One sign is a thriving arts program. Students who are well-rounded in arts, sports, and good academics make for great schools. Two drama and theater teachers in the Chester area make parents happy every year as they move and shake their students at two area middle schools. Meet Dustin Allard from Carver Middle School and Martha Stanley from Davis Middle School. George W. Carver Middle School – Dustin Allard Dustin Allard is in his seventh year of teaching the theater and drama program at Carver Middle School. “I have a BFA in Theatre…
Football recaps
0Manchester 24, L.C. Bird 21 In the heavy mist of a cool, dreary October night, the “game of the week” match-up could not have been any better, it was a nail-biter to the very end. As both teams came into the game at 5-1, this was more than just a game for the better record; it was for bragging rights. Manchester started the game off slow. They had some three-and-outs early on, and L.C. Bird managed to draw first blood. The Lancers quickly answered with a touchdown pass by Wake Forest commit Brendon Clark. Later, Manchester scored in the fourth…
Police Blotter
0ALFALFA LN (23xx block) 09/05/2017 7:00 p.m. – Vandalism to a vehicle. BENSLEY COMMONS BLVD (27xx block) 09/08/2017 8:30 a.m. – Miscellaneous items taken from garage. BRADLEY BRIDGE RD (130xx block) 09/06/2017 3:00 a.m. – Electronics, money, and miscellaneous items stolen from a vehicle. BRIDLE PATH (213xx block) 08/29/2017 4:21 p.m. – Electronics taken from residence. BURNT OAK CR (50xx block) 09/11/2017 8:00 a.m. – Money taken from residence. CHESTERFIELD AVE (212xx block) 09/07/2017 5:30 p.m. Side window entry. CHESTERFIELD AVE (212xx block) 09/08/2017 6:00 p.m. – Front window entry. Electronics and miscellaneous items taken from service station. CLIFFSIDE DR…
Is the mega site being rushed?
0For the past month, the Matoaca MegaSite mania has dominated the news with no sign of slowing down. After three tense information sessions, county officials seem unwavering in their pursuit of forging ahead with constructing the site despite growing opposition and backlash from citizens. In complete contrast to the MegaSite controversy is the recent news that a Facebook data center will be headed to eastern Henrico County. Announced by Gov.Terry McAuliffe last week, the social media site will be investing $1 billion into a data center in the White Oak Technology Park. “I am proud to welcome Facebook to Henrico…