Community

Monsoons postpone park plantings

By VN Staff on July 22, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

Monsoons and sidewalk construction delayed the yearly landscaping of Chester Park, at the corner of West Hundred and Chester roads. Brad Peebles, who planted the ornamental plants for the Chester Community Association (CCA) yearly project, said it was just too wet to plant until recently. At one time, the corner was taken care of by the Chesterfield Parks and Recreation department that also does landscape maintenance of schools and parks. The CCA took charge of the corner about three years ago. The CCA has been stepping up its area aesthetics program just as it has its entertainment program on Third…

Howlett Line Civil War Driving Tour on August 1

By Press release on July 22, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

The Chesterfield Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, will offer a driving tour of Civil War battle sites that played a major role in the 1864 Bermuda Hundred Campaign on Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning at Henricus Historical Park. Learn about a larger ring of earthen fortifications that made up a line of defenses known as the Howlett Line. Constructed in late May 1864, after the Battle of Ware Bottom Church, this defensive position would prevent Federal troops from launching any further operations to capture Petersburg and…

Every two seconds someone needs blood: Red Cross urges blood donations

By Press release on July 22, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in August and help meet the constant need for blood products by patients. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Summer is an especially difficult time to collect enough blood to meet the needs of hospital patients. Despite travel and other activities that may cause some donors to be less available to give, the Red Cross must collect 15,000 blood donations every day to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country. Bruster’s Ice Cream in Chester, on Iron Bridge Road,…

Photo Contest

By VN Staff on July 15, 2015 Photo Contest, Uncategorized

TO VOTE ON PHOTOS CLICK HERE The Village News Summer Fun Photo Contest is in its third week and has received several entries. More entries will be publish in the July 22 issue and entries may also be seen on the Village News website at www.villagenewsonline.com. The contest will continue through August 26. Send your entries to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and contact. All entries must be original photos.

100 and counting

By Elliott Fausz on July 15, 2015 People, Uncategorized

Turning 100 is just another day for May Youngblood Kerwin. Her bright eyes and jubilent smile reflect the attitude she carries with her every day. She does not want to miss anything in life and most importantly she wants to see her family happy and healthy. “I don’t think much about it,” she said about turning 100 years old. “The only time I do think about it is when I hurt.” Kerwin suffers from arthritis and pseudo gout, and, after having a heart attack nearly 10 years ago, she is taking 15 pills a day. “I really need that medical…

News Briefs

By VN Staff on July 15, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

VSU Skyline Change A new 175-ft tall 2-million gallon water storage tank for Virginia State University (VSU) and Chesterfield County at the VSU Randolph Farm is nearing completion. The tank was recently painted with VSU logos on the ground and was raised into position. Traffic Increase near Amazon Fullfillment Motorists should expect increased traffic in the area of Enon Church Road and Meadowville Technology Parkway through Friday, July 17. Police said the Amazon Fulfillment Center on Meadowville Technology Parkway will temporarily increase its workforce this week. National Night Out Aug. 4 During the 32nd Annual National Night Out, which…

Calendar: July 15-21, 2015

By VN Staff on July 15, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

July 15 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET – 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Government Complex on Mimms Loop. ANCESTRY.COM – GET STARTED AT CCPL – Discover the world’s largest online family history resource. Learn how to trace your family tree using U.S. Census records, city directories, and marriage, birth, death and military service records. Basic computer skills are required. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to the date of each class. Central LIbrary. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. July 16 CHESTER PICKLEBALL. Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Play will be at…

Division or Misunderstanding

By Mark Fausz on July 15, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

Almost 150 trucks and cars displaying Confederate battle, American and “Don’t Tread” on Me flags paraded from Matoaca to Dinwiddie and through Petersburg and Hopewell west on Route 10, ending in Chester. The entourage turned heads and prompted car horns and a couple of thrown shoes and bottles until it concluded at the CiCi’s Pizza on Jefferson Davis Highway in Bermuda Crossroads Shopping Center where the celebratory group gathered to talk about the Flag Run and to discuss the politics of the recent concerns about the Civil War flag. Both sides of the controversial topic have boiled over since Dylann…

Neighbors oppose special events venue

By Mark Fausz on July 15, 2015 Planning & Zoning, Uncategorized

Virginia Arandall is concerned that a bed and breakfast and special events venue could be approved in her neighborhood. But she is not alone. Other residents in her neighborhood, off Hopkins Road in the in Meadowbrook area, are also concerned. Residents of the Windy Oaks Lane/Sunbeam Road neighborhood are supportive of the owners of the Edgewood House winning historic designation and the use of the house as a bed and breakfast, but it is the special events operation the group of neighbors opposes. “We’re not so upset about the concept, it’s just the special events part that they are trying…

Historical Society offers Scout Workshop in July

By Press release on July 15, 2015 History, Uncategorized

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV), in partnership with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, presents a badge workshop for boy scouts in July. The Boy Scout American Heritage Badge Workshop will be held on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Road. This workshop fulfills merit badge requirements concerning history and cultural heritage. Cost is $10, and registration is through the CHSV website at www.chesterfieldhistory.com. Prerequisites are required for this workshop. Call 751-4946 for details. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia serves as the center for county history.…

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