Matoaca baseball standout Womack commits
0By Jamal Davis In recent years the Matoaca baseball program has developed a tradition of having a good number of its athletes continue to play at the next level. Senior James Womack is no exception. This past week Womack, a 6-2, 170-pound pitcher, committed to Randolph-Macon College, where he plans to continue his playing career. Last season for the Warriors, Womack did a little bit of everything. He was described by his coach as being a “utility” or “multi-purpose” type of player because of his ability to switch positions and still thrive while doing so. He was named second team…
Dogpound birthday party
0Hello and welcome back to the party time in the Dogpound. That is right…I am celebrating another day of living…another year and another birthday. I am not going to tell you my age… heaven forbid….but I do keep telling everyone that I am 39 and holding and holding..and holding. Unfortunately,these days it is getting harder and harder to hold on. I know and agree with the saying that “age is just a number,” but somehow, over time, that number just keeps creeping up [like my waist line!]. I am thankful to the good Lord that I am able get around…
Trails, Turtles, Teaching, Natural Treasures at Presquile Island
0By Danielle Ozbat People of different ages and sizes braved the heat Saturday morning and ventured out to Fall Field Day at Presquile National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors were able to tour the 1,329-acre island refuge, its native plants and animals, and the energy-efficient facilities of The James River Ecology School. The wildlife refuge offered a myriad of activities including an Audubon guided tour, wetland canoe trips, a butterfly exploration hike, and a self-guided nature trail. One of the Presquile visitors making use of the nature trail was Scott Nesta. Nesta, who was there with with his family, found out about field…
Solar power lights Enon homes
0By Linda Fausz Driving down Bermuda Hundred Road, whether you work at Philip Morris Park 500 or on your way to visit Presquile Island, you cannot help but catch sight of an impressive solar energy site on property owned by Philip Morris USA. The solar energy facility is not owned by Philip Morris, but is a long-term lease partnership with Dominion Virginia Power and Dominion’s Solar Partnership Program. Dominion Virginia Power and Philip Morris USA invited media to tour the large-scale ground-mounted solar panel system that is now producing two megawatts-AC (2,000 KW) of energy at peak output, enough to…
BizWorks celebrates fifteen years as business incubator
0By Danielle Ozbat BizWorks celebrated its fifteenth year of supporting and mentoring small businesses at its first homecoming event last Thursday. The nonprofit small business incubator – businesses incubate for three years, with the option to stay longer – was created by the Jefferson Davis Association in 2001 and uses a Business Builder program to address the uncertainty of entrepreneurship. BizWorks’ mission is to help develop new and emerging businesses that contribute to Chesterfield’s economic vitality and foster relationships with the community. “Over the years we worked with about 75, 80 members and the good part about is that the…
The Perdue-Tompson House
0Remember When… The Perdue-Thompson house The landscape on West Hundred Road changed 18 years ago when Thomas Dale High School began an extensive renovation and expansion. With the expansion of the school’s footprint, a neighboring property with a house was purchased. The house, known as the Perdue-Thompson House, sat off the road behind Curtis Elementary School and was owned by Robert Johnson. He dismantled the home and moved it to another location. During the dismantling, a brick was found embedded in the chimney, one that provided the date of the house1815, along with the initials FWD. William and James Perdue…
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
0SEPTEMBER 28 – BOARD OF SUPERVISON MEETING – 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd. Sessions typically begin at 3 p.m., break at 5 p.m. for dinner, and then resume at 6:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 29 – SAFETALK WORKSHOP – 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Central Library. Central Library Central Meeting Room. This program helps participants learn to identify people who may have thoughts of suicide and connect them with life-saving resources. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov. SEPTEMBER 30 – FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – 6:30 p.m. concessions open. Double feature. “Despicable Me” and Minions.” First movie begins at…
VN travels with friends to NC to tour a lighthouse
0Vacationing in Avon and Cape Hatteras, N. C., with family last month, friends Kate Stanko, Jordan Clark, Brianna Brannon, and Madison Clark carried the Village News with them to tour the lighthouse at Cape Hatteras.