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During its fall concert, the Eastern Mennonite University Jazz Ensemble, of which North Chesterfield’s William Ragland is a member, will play swing, up-tempo funk, two Benny Carter pieces, and more. The 16-member ensemble under the direction of Robert Curry will take the stage at Lehman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30. The concert is free and open to the public. Four members of the ensemble are music majors – but that hasn’t kept them all from enjoying jazz. “It is a thrill to work with such willing performers who want to expand their knowledge and performing ability,” he said. The concert…
A sidewalk is being added to Ecoff Avenue along with upgrades that will make it more pedestrian friendly and safer for drivers. There will be an informal meeting but no formal presentation draft plans will be available for review and staff will be on hand to field questions. The Citizen Information Meeting will take place Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. at Ecoff Elementary School. The Chesterfield transportation department has developed 60 percent of the plans and scheduled the meeting. They evaluated various typical sections and determined the least disrupted was to construct sidewalk with curb…
ROBERT RICHARDSON PUBLIC RELATIONS
Dominion Energy is changing the way it handles flyash, a byproduct of burning coal. The power company, as of Monday began exercising its Virginia Department of Environmental Quality permit to depose of flyash. The plan calls for the dewatering of the ash that is currently in the ponds on the site, and any new fly ash will be will be buried in a lined landfill on the Dominion property. The dry ash will behauled across a 1,400 foot bridge that Dominion built just for the purpose of hauling to the landfill. The path to the beginning of the cleanup and…
This photograph, showing Major Augustus H. Drewry seated and surrounded by unknown family and/or friends, was taken in 1899, shortly before he passed away. It is believed that this photograph was taken at Westover Plantation, Drewry’sfamed home overlooking the James River. When Drewry, 49, married Mary Harrison, 24, in 1887 it stands to reason that at least Mrs. Harrison would have been in the photo. The family of the 23rd President of the U.S., Benjamin Harrison, lived with his family, including his daughter Mary, adjacent to Westover at Berkley Plantation. About 25 years before Drewry married Harrison, A farm he…
Motorists should expect increased traffic in the area around the Amazon Fulfillment Center on Meadowville Technology Parkway beginning Monday, Nov. 20, through the holiday season. The traffic pattern will be similar to past years, and motorists should allow extra time to get through the area during shift changes. The business will begin ramping up staff Nov. 20, and traffic will increase as the workforce increases. Chesterfield County is working closely with Amazon to mitigate the impact on traffic. Off-duty police officers, paid by Amazon, will be at the Amazon facility each day 4-7 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. to direct traffic…
Learn the basics of historic and modern-day herbalism with a two-hour interactive workshop at Henricus Historical Park on Nov.18 from 1-3 p.m. Discover how early colonists would have used herbs to treat their ailments and how much of this knowledge is still viable today. The class will be exploring several useful herbs through hands-on activities such as the making of herbal teas and salves, and students will create a simple natural remedy to take home. “Wort-Cunning and Star-Craft will introduce beginners to both the historical and modern applications of herbal remedies,” said Nicole Pisaniello, Henricus domestic skills specialist. “We will…
KATHY RIVERA
Swift Creek Mill Theatre is pleased to present Kathy Rivera as its featured artist during the production of “The Andrews Brothers” running Nov. 11 through Dec. 31. Kathy Quesnel Rivera graduated Madison College with a BS in art education in 1971. She taught one year and left teaching for the business world. Through the mid-’70s she restored oil paintings and cleaned antique prints in a little shop in Staunton. In 1979, she purchased a frame shop in Bon Air. Six years later Rivera bought a gift shop named Accents Unlimited and incorporated that year. She ran the shop for…
The annual Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother silent and live auction event proceeds will serve thousands during the holidays. Photos by Chip Scavone. The Chesterfield- Colonial Heights Christmas Mother program hosted a live/silent auction on the evening of Nov. 4 at the Cultural Center of India. Around 320 people were in attendance. The auction was sponsored by a local businessman, and the proceeds go directly to the Christmas Mother program to help children and elders have a better Christmas. WRVR-TV news reporter Wayne Covil was the auctioneer for the evening. Guests enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres, adult beverages, and delicious cupcakes while…
Poppies, pins, and red, white, and blue paraphernalia were on display Thursday as a veterans recognition ceremony was held at Dunlop House. This is the first time the ceremony was held at the senior living community. Amanda Griffith, the community relations coordinator at Dunlop House, said the event was a collaboration with VFW Post 2239 to honor local military personnel and veterans residing at the facility. “I got together with Joann Duncan from the VFW and I said, ‘How can we partner to recognize veterans both in her VFW and the outside community and also within Dunlop House,’” Griffith said,…