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Water Fit

By Melissa Wilfong on September 2, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

Imagine that you need some exercise but find the weight room at the gym, with the buff ladies and the hulking men, intimidating. Sometimes, it is just the need to be healthy and know that one is taking care of “body business.” Many find water aerobics is an answer that helps them take care of business. Water is kind to the joints and helps participants build a strong core and is an exercise many find easy to do. The Water Aerobics group at the Chester YMCA has a team of professionals that have dedicated their time and energy to years…

L. C. Bird Class of 1990 Reunion

By Press release on September 2, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

L. C. Bird Class of 1990 is planning their 25th Class Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 24. The reunion will take place at the Homewood Suites located at 12810 Old Stage Rd. from 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. Special room rates have been set for the classmates and reservations may be made by calling 804-751-0010. Cost for attending the reunion for all you can eat and drink is $50 per person if payment is made before October 1. For more information, contact Mark Waitkus at 804-318-0182 or email [email protected]. Paypal payments may be made at the same email address or mailed…

Sen. Kaine focused on economic development

By Linda Fausz on August 26, 2015 Economic Development, Uncategorized

The August recess for Congress allows its members time to spend with family, opportunities to meet with their constitute, and time to catch up on their summer reading. U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., hit the road during the second week of his recess beginning a five-day economic tour of Virginia with a focused on economic development and job creation. Last Tuesday, Kaine’s economic tour came to his hometown of Richmond, where he met with African-American business leaders to discuss challenges facing their businesses, including issues involving access to capital and workforce preparation. Later in the day, Kaine visited the Amazon…

New home build grows in fits and starts

By Mark Fausz on August 26, 2015 Planning & Zoning, Uncategorized

Home building is not always boom or bust. But this year, Chesterfield home-building permits for new houses are not keeping pace with last year. New permits in July this year were up over July of last year – 128 to 112 respectively. But analyzing the year-to-date results, the county numbers look a bit bleak. In 2015 through July the building inspection department reported 755 building permits issued. In 2014 the number of permits outpaced this year by 30 percent – 1,013. Building permits on a yearly basis though July was lower in 2015 than 2014, but there were 979 permits…

Weekly Calendar

By VN Staff on August 26, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

August 26 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET – 3 – 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Government Complex on Mimms Loop. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 100001 Iron Bridge Rd. August 27 CHESTER PICKLEBALL. Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 – 11 a.m. Play will be at the tennis courts located behind the baseball field. Questions or info, call 804-712-8113. SUMMER THURSDAYS FOOD COURT – 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. St. Ann Catholic Church, Jefferson Davis Highway and Harrowgate Road. Details: 526-2548 or visit www.stanncc.com. August 28 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FAIR OPENS – 4…

Aldi Grocery on the Way

By VN Staff on August 26, 2015 Business, Uncategorized

The still under contruction Kroger Marketplace will soon have competition on Iron Bridge Road. The grocer Aldi has secured a site for its grocery store just east of Ironbridge Baptist Church at 10900 Ironbridge Rd. The European grocery chain has made inroads across the country with 1,300 stores in 32 states, and has recently entered the Richmond market. Aldi has two stores open in the area; one in Henrico County and one in Colonial Heights. Aldi is different then what grocery shoppers are used to. For the most part Aldi’s carries its own brands, which are primarily grocery products. It…

Village News in Pompeii

By Public Comment on August 26, 2015 Around the World, Uncategorized

Earlier this summer, the Patton family, of Chester, took a trip to Europe and toured the ruins in Italy, Greece and Turkey. Here they are pictured in Pompeii, Italy. Leslie Patton is holding the 2015 graduation edition in celebration of the graduation of their fourth son finishing at Thomas Dale High School.

Crab Feast presented by the Home Builders of Southside

By Press release on August 26, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

The 28th Annual Crab Feast presented by the Home Builders Association of Southside Virginia will be held on Friday, Sept. 11, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at their pavilion on Corporate Road, South Prince George. Tickets are $35 through August 30, $38thereafter. Menu includes steamed crabs, fried fish, clam chowder, hot dogs, hush puppies, golden beverages, on site only. For tickets or more information call 804-732-2742.

Chesterfield among Virginia Leaders for Life Insurance Payouts

By Press release on August 26, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

Who collects the most life insurance money in Virginia? Chesterfield ranks number four in the ranking for the most money doled out in the Commonwealth. But the county ranks almost a whole point below Henrico and over four points behind Fairfax. It is all relative to population. Fairfax life insurance payout reflects the percent of population almost directly: Fairfax population; 1.1 million, $687,899,013 payout; Virginia Beach City, 450,000 pop., $409,750,435 payout; Henrico, 315,200 pop., $360,562,972 payout; Chesterfield 323,862 pop., $284,968,079 payout and Richmond City, 210,857 pop., $270,023,215 payout. The rest of the top 10 death benefit payouts in Virginia are: Norfolk…

Small Ruminant Field Day at VSU

By Press release on August 26, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

Anyone interested in raising small ruminants (goats/sheep) for meat or dairy production can learn about state regulations governing small ruminant slaughter and processing during Small Ruminant Field Day. Free and open to the public, the field day is being conducted by Virginia State University’s College of Agriculture on Friday, Sept. 18 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the school’s Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd., Ettrick. Register through the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gLR8p_5-pJkLlGGnRL4udG1IqZEOBWGOAOmjyo1CD4o/viewform.

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