Heritage Chevrolet gives back to local YMCA
0Jay Burchell, president and general manager of Heritage Chevrolet, presented a big check in the amount of $1,000 to the Chester Family YMCA last month. Along with the check, soccer kits filled with various items such as equipment bags, pop-up goals, corner flags, soccer balls, and Chevy Youth Soccer T-shirts were also donated to the Y’s soccer program. The presentation took place in between soccer games on a Saturday, which allowed teams from the morning games to participate. “We are honored to partner with Heritage Chevy, said Jamal Riley, executive director of the Chester Family YMCA. “Their support will help…
Annual Old Dominion Postcard Club Show returns to Chester
0For anyone interested in history, art, genealogy, architecture, antique cars, advertising, foreign travel, and anything in between, the Nicholas Center at John Tyler Community College in Chester will be the place to find unique and locally focused postcards Nov. 11 and 12. The Old Dominion Postcard Club is holding its 39th Annual Show and Sale, and according to the club, everyone is welcome. If not familiar with antique postcards, the idea of collecting them may not sound too exciting, but once the collecting “bug” bites, there is much to be learned and enjoyed with this hobby. The Club Show is…
Dominion reaches out to the community
0The Dominion Virginia Power Station in Chester began supplying electricity in 1945 to over 70,000 homes and businesses around the Richmond Metro area. The 113 Megawatt (MW) power station was operating at full steam only 15 years beyond the widespread use of electricity in the country. Fast forward to today and the Chesterfield station is supplying 1,640 MW of power translating to over a million users. Joshua J. Bennett, director of Chesterfield Power Station, manages the mega facility operated by 257 employees. Bennett knows each one by name, from those who operate and maintain generators to those who run the…
Football Recaps
0Thomas Dale 36 Matoaca 21 By Zach Long – In a regular season finale with playoff implications, Thomas Dale downed Matoaca 36-21. The game looked to be a tight battle, as the score was 14-14 at halftime. However, the game ended up being a tale of two halves. With numerous injuries to key players, the Knights needed someone to step up, and Gabe McCollin did more than just that. The backup quarterback and running back exploded for three touchdowns in the second half. He ended the night with 90 yards receiving, 70 yards rushing, and 15 yards passing. Coach Kevin…
Dogpound endings
0Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. Unfortunately, due to time-limits set down by my Master,this article has to be written before the biggest soap opera of them all comes to its final conclusion. Only thing lacking in this race, as far as I can tell, is the sudden appearance of the evil twin, or the resurrection of someone who died in a previous episode. Even without those surprises, I am still sure they will be writing a ton of books, and maybe throw in a few television documentaries for good measure, covering the only presidential…
A special birthday for a special lady
0Betty Matthews, who is known as a mover and shaker in Chester celebrated with 50-plus friends and family her 90th birthday. The festivities took place last Sunday at Swift Creek Playhouse. Betty is well known for her 20-year advocacy of the Chesterfield Center for the Arts and its foundation, She founded the organization to promote her vision. Construction on the Arts Center will begin within the next several months.
Curtis students: Jump rope for the Heart
0The students at Curtis Elementary kicked off the school year with a Jump Rope for Heart Event during PE classes. All classes were involved in the Jump Rope for Heart Kickoff in the gym in September. Brayden Walker in Mrs. Hudson’s kindergarten; Dalton Britt, a fourth-grader in Mrs. Ward’s class; Ayden Davis, a fifth-grader in Mrs. Greenwich’s class and Addison Stanley a third grader in Mrs. Burnett’s class; are all in the running for raising the most donations for the campaign. Their totals at this time are $1,000. These students were recognized during the kickoff because they raised their funds…
He raised horses, too
0Jake Halder, owner of one-half interest in two thoroughbred colts, gave his hopefuls daily workouts in preparation for a full racing season. The picture above was taken just as Jake was taking the colts to the barn after a workout. Warpath is on the left and Wahoo is on the right. Halder is proud of two Man O’ War grandsons Halder, a county police officer turned game warden, had two colts sired by Warrior Bold, a half brother of War Admiral, winner of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. He gave them daily sessions each afternoon at 5:00 on his…