Fall Semester Nursing Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony
0CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – “Each of you hold that healing gift, and it’s time for you to share it with the world,” said Anissa Ellis, RN, as she addressed John Tyler Community College’s Fall 2016 nursing graduate candidates during the fall Pinning Ceremony on December 15, 2016. Ellis, an alumna of Tyler’s Nursing Program, graduated from the college in December 2014 and went to work as a registered nurse for VCU Medical Center as the first in a pilot program designed to train new graduates in a wide variety of fields. She is now a RN case manager with…
Middle School Mania
0As we approach January, I have been hit with a realization. My boy is going to be starting middle school this year. I don’t know how we got to this point. I truly feel like it was just yesterday that he was walking into preschool without me, and not looking back. I remember feeling bereft then, knowing that he was beginning his own journey, one that did not include me. I know that sounds very dramatic, but in reality it’s true. The minute they leave you behind at the door of the preschool, they are starting a life of their…
Free Christmas tree recycling
0Chesterfield County residents can recycle their Christmas trees at any of the county’s convenience centers through Tuesday, Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Only real trees with no decorations will be accepted. You may take your trees on Monday, Tuesday, Friday through Sunday at Northern Area Convenience Center located at 3200 Warbro Rd. and on Monday, Thursday, Friday through Sunday at the Southern Area Convenience Center located at 6700 Landfill Rd. For more information call 748-1297.
Lowered cash proffers could mean more building or souped up amenities
0Home, condominium and apartment builders have been fussing about cash proffers, (a fee added to each living unit to cover county infrastructure costs such as transportation, parks, schools, libraries and public safety.) Now the cash proffers have been cut in half. Until July 2016 the cash proffer greenbacks stacked to a maximum of $18,966 per dwelling. The roll of dough now that a builder now needs to offer Chesterfield is $9,400 maximum. The Richmond Times Dispatch quoted Bermuda District Supervisor Dorothy A. Jaeckle as saying the new policy was overdue and brings more fairness to the process. “We’re going to…
Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award Presented to Goddard School Owners
0Jim and Debbie Womack, owners of The Goddard School located at 10211 Krause Road in Chesterfield, have been awarded the Circle of Excellence President’s Club Award by Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), franchisor of The Goddard School. The award acknowledges Goddard School owners for being exceptional in the areas of quality assurance and health and safety and for being in the top ten percent of Goddard Schools all throughout the country. The Womacks and their team believe that teacher accountability and adhering to health and safety policies and procedures helps to create a great work environment. “We have a tremendously devoted…
Greater Richmond ARC announces respite weekends schedule for people with disabilities
0RICHMOND – Sean, 25, didn’t socialize much in high school, but respite weekends at the Greater Richmond ARC’s Camp Baker in Chesterfield now give him the chance. Sean truly enjoys his time with his Camp Baker buddies, according to his mom Teresa, who says it is a safe place where he gets a break from his daily household routine. Sean would be a “sadder, more moody person” without Camp Baker respite, she says. “It’s given him a sense of independence where he’s doing things on his own.” The Greater Richmond ARC’s Camp Baker will provide weekend respite for children and…
POLICE BLOTTER
0BAXTER BRIDGE PL (82xx block) 12/14/2016 11:00 p.m. – Unknown entry into vehicle. Money reported stolen. BERKLEY DAVIS DR (139xx block) 12/21/2016 2:11a.m.- Vandalism at residence. offenses BERRYBROOK DR (40xx block) 12/20/2016 12:30 a.m. – Front driver’s side door entered. Electronics stolen from vehicle. BEULAH RD (42xx block) 12/19/2016 10:20 p.m. – Front driver’s side door entered. Money, jewelry, and electronics reported stolen from vehicle. BLUE HERON CR (136xx block) 12/17/2016 6:00 p.m. – Miscellaneous items reported stolen. BROADWATER CT (152xx block) 12/09/2016 1:30 p.m. – Miscellaneous items reported stolen. C0GBILL RD (49xx block) 12/21/2016 9:26 p.m.…
RECENTLY DECEASED
0Austin, Mrs. Katheryn Arnall, 88, of Chesterfield, wife of Joseph E. Austin Jr. Barker, Mr. Henry Allen, 86, of Chesterfield, widower of Winnie Barker. Bass, Mrs. Dorothy M., 78, of Chesterfield, widow of Ira Woodson “Woody” Bass. Black, Mr. Mark A. Sr., 59, of Chester. Burgess, Mr. Gerry Ross, 76, of Chesterfield, a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran, husband of Verla Burgess. Coghill, Mrs. Catherine Walmsley, of Chesterfield, wife of Charles E. Coghill. Gary, Ms. Deborah Kaye, 59, of North Chesterfield. Kiser, Mrs. Floria Ruth, 87, of Chesterfield, wife of Ray E. Kiser. Moore, Mr. Charles C. Sr., 98, of Chester, a World War II Army Air Forces veteran,…