A double-edged sword
0Spring has sprung. With temperatures on the rise, plants are blooming and leaves are coming out. Another thing that comes out are the fertilizers, lime, insecticides, and pesticides. To control weeds, grow greener and thicker lawns and control things like ants, we resort to chemical agents. The problem is that most of us are not chemists. It is important that we read the labels on the stuff that we are using. We want to ensure that we are applying whatever we are using, properly. One piece of that might mean that we need to wear some type of protective clothing.…
Recently Deceased
0Bradley, Mrs. Jane L., 83, of Chesterfield, widow of John Bradley Jr. Clawser, Mrs. Anna Dale, 93, of Chester. Dyson, Mrs. Marilyn “Mary Lynn” Lewis, 91,widow of James A. Dyson Sr. Garcia, Mrs. Johana, 30, of North Chesterfield, wife of Jose Antonio Garcia. Gorman, Mr. John Donald III, 68, of North Chesterfield, widower of Deborah C. Gorman. Gunn, Mrs. Jane DuPriest, 91, of North Chesterfield, widow of James W. Gunn. Hanger, Mr. Harry H. Jr., 65, of Chesterfield, husband of Elaine Hanger. Hodson, Mr. William Alvin, 89, of Chesterfield, husband of Ann Hodson. Priest, Mr. James Roland, 69, of Chesterfield, widower of Eula Kitchen. Rogers, Mrs. Winifred Glass, 86, of…
Higgins, Hunt lead way for youthful Matoaca
0By Josh Mathews With a familiar face back at the helm in Scott Driskill, Matoaca softball has some exciting youth led by one of the top pitchers in the area, junior Katie Higgins. Higgins is the team’s leader and has pitched well in the circle to a 3.60 ERA. He’s consistent and at times, spectacular. She’s also been a force to deal with at the plate and is perhaps the team’s best all-around player. “Katie is one of the most competitive players I’ve had,” Driskill said. “She knows and understands the game, but still has fun playing it.” A…
Village News around the world
0Stella and Herman Edwards of South Chesterfield, spending spring break in Paris, France, with the Village News.
Physical in the Dogpound
0Hello and welcome back to the healthy world of the Dogpound. I hope you are all in good health…I think I am as well since I just came back from my annual “poke and prod” session with my doctor. That is what I call our annual “wellness” check provided free by my insurance company. Not sure how “well” this visit is since I spent more time in the reception room than I did in the doctor’s office. I like my doctor but he was like…you have five minutes…start the clock “Now!” The nurse took my blood pressure and updated all…
CALENDAR April 26 to May 03
0APRIL 26 • CHESTERFIELD NEEDLEWORK FRIENDS – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chester Library. Knit, crochet, socialize, and share your techniques with others as you work on your own or group projects. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – Budget Work Session, Noon to 5 p.m. Public Meeting 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield. APRIL 27 • COMPANION SUPPER – 6 p.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. For more information contact Deanie Clements, 790-1115 or Sarah Allen, 768-8602. APRIL 26 •presents the 3rd Annual Appomattox RiverFest…
Personal touch
0A Series Part 2 TERRIFIC TEACHERS IS AN EIGHT PART SERIES HIGHLIGHT SOME THE BEST TEACHERS IN EASTERN CHESTERFIELD. Last school year, Susan Wilson, a third-grade teacher at C. C. Wells Elementary School, decided to boost the confidence of her students who were about to take the SOLs by mailing all 24 of them a handwritten, personalized letter. Each one highlighted her students’ strengths and abilities developed during the school year. They had no idea the letters were coming. “I did not know she was doing this and one evening, my email started going nuts because the parents couldn’t believe…
Appomattox River Trail master plan completed
0After an intensive 12-month process that launched with a $100,000 proactive grant from The Cameron Foundation last spring, Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) is releasing its Appomattox River Trail (ART) Master Plan. The document represents the combined efforts of FOLAR and two consulting design companies – Land Planning & Design Associates and AB Design – along with significant input from regional stakeholders and the public. The ART Master Plan is a guide to locating and prioritizing shared-use trails with a coordinated signage system through the six municipalities that border the lower Appomattox River. The area encompasses the counties…