“It’s just a warning, sir”
0By Danielle Ozbat In an effort to foster better community relations and create a positive impression of police, the Chesterfield County Police Department executed a policy change that allows police officers to issue written warnings for minor traffic offenses. The policy began Jan. 1, and Chesterfield County became the first in the region to implement this change. “Written warnings was something we started back in January,” Major Kevin Smith said, “[and] we were just looking at a way to address more minor violations, traffic violations, while having more positive encounters with people instead of everybody having to go to court…
Dedicated youth helps veterans stand tall
0By Becky Robinette Wright King’s Korner banquet room at the Chesterfield County Airport looked like a patriotic Santa’s workshop on Saturday. There were lots of helpers on hand to assist with a very special project, assembling canes for veterans. No elves were spotted but people and youth from all walks of life pitched right in. The program is called Standing Tall, and it is the brainchild of 13-year-old Thomas Reilly. “It all started when I met Clarence Walters, a veteran,” said Reilly, who stood humbly in front of the audience and volunteers. “Clarence was just awesome and I really learned…
Title One
0Bensley Elementary School was named a National Title I Distinguished School based on its sustained academic excellence. This is the second time in 14 years that Bensley Elementary has achieved this prestigious recognition, marking only the sixth time that a Virginia school has earned this national honor more than once. The school’s 2015-16 pass rates on state-mandated standardized tests are 90 percent in English, 92 percent in math, 99 percent in social studies, and 91 percent in science. Bensley obtained full state accreditation for two consecutive years (2014-15 and 2015-16) as required, and demonstrated exceptional instructional programming, opportunities for student…
Free Basketball Program seeks volunteers
0A free basketball program that started in the mid-1950s is reaching out to the community for volunteers. The Chester Presbyterian Basketball Association has provided opportunities for boys and girls from ages eight to 15 an to participate in organized sporting events. Challenges these children face range from financial challenges to mental and physical challenges. Initially organized by the Colonial Heights Jaycees and later moved to the Chester Jaycees, the program continues by the Chester Presbyterian Church as an outreach ministry and is co-sponsored by Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation. Many of the directors, coaches, and volunteers have been running the…
2016 Chester Kiwanis Christmas Parade
0This year’s parade theme for the Chester’s Kiwanis Christmas Parade is “Christmas Movies” including Dorothy Jaeckle, Bermuda District Supervisor as our Grand Marshal. Route 10 will be closed between the Chester YMCA and Harrowgate Road beginning at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 11. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. and Route. 10 will reopen after the parade, approximately 4 p.m. See floats, bands, dancers, and much more, including Santa himself. If you would like to participate in the parade, the deadline for entries is December 1. Entry fee for participants is $50. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers…
Which tree will it be?
0T hanksgiving is here and it’s time for us to count the blessings we have. One of the many blessings I have is readers like you. My column is not an opinion or inspirational piece, but take one minute and ponder this. You may not think you mean much in this world, but you mean the world to someone, and that someone is thankful for you. Each year, many people will use the weekend after Thanksgiving Day to decorate their homes for Christmas. In my house, it is not officially the Christmas season until the placement of the Christmas tree.…
Fall Festivals
0Stirring the pot at Hops in the Park at Henricus
Fall Festivals
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