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School Board chairperson and Dale District represenative, Debbie Bailey.

Bailey, Heffron to lead school board

By Caleb M Soptelean on January 22, 2020 School Board

The Chesterfield County Public Schools Board has new leadership. Since all five of the board members are new, it was just a matter of who would be voted in by fellow board members. At the board’s Jan. 14 meeting, Matoaca board member Ryan Harter nominated for chairman longtime Chesterfield teacher Debbie Bailey, who represents the Dale District. Her nomination was unanimously approved. For vice chair, Midlothian member Kathryn Haines nominated Clover Hill member Dot Heffron, who was also voted in unanimously. Longtime former board member James Schroeder of Midlothian was remembered. Schroeder was originally appointed in 1994 and then was…

Nominations open for First Annual Chesterfield Community Champions event honoring volunteers

By Press release on January 22, 2020 Community

Chesterfield County announced the first annual Chesterfield Community Champions event, honoring residents who volunteer their time and resources to effect positive change in their communities. Awards will be given to winners from seven categories of volunteers: Youth (ages 12 and under), Teen (ages 13 and older), Youth Group (two or more volunteers under age 18), Adult (ages 18 to 59), Senior (ages 60 and over), Group (two or more volunteers, with no age restriction),and Organization (a business, church, or the like). To nominate a person or group, please visit the Chesterfield Community Champions Web page to complete a nomination form. Nominations are…

Lively atmosphere at new veterinary office

By VN Staff on January 22, 2020 Business, Community

By Marly Fuller Have you ever been to a Flying Squirrel’s baseball game and wondered where Parker the Rally Pig lives? He shares a home with another pot-bellied pig, 10 rescue dogs and a veterinarian named Dr. Deirdre Mason. She is the creator and owner of Chester’s newest veterinary clinic: Whiskers and Wags Animal Hospital t 4640 Chester Square Road. The sign is not hard to miss with its hot pink letters, welcoming visitors into the West Hundred Road shopping center that also houses Wild Rose Cafe. “My vision was to have a clean and comfortable, bright and happy place…

Weekly Calendar

By VN Staff on January 22, 2020 Events

WEDNESDAY, JAN 22 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – 2 p.m. afternoon session. Evening session – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Public Meeting Room. 10001 Iron Bridge Road. PINOCHLE/MEXICAN TRAIN/EUCHRE CARD GROUPS – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bensley Recreation Center, 2900 Drewrys Bluff Road. Free. To register, call (804) 768-7904. CHESTERFIELD NEEDLEWORK FRIENDS – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central Library, Central Meeting Room. Knit, crochet, socialize, and share your techniques. All skill levels welcome. MAKERSPACE OPEN HOURS – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Library Maker space. The MakerSpace in…

Shepherd’s Center hosts its first paint and wine party

By Press release on January 22, 2020 Events

The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield hosted its first ever Paint and Wine Party fund raiser. Howlett’s Restaurant and Tavern graciously donated the space for the event. The cloudy winter Saturday afternoon provided the picture-perfect setting for an afternoon of fun, wine, and artistic creations in an event that provided assistance to a great cause in the community. More than 30 guests enjoyed wine, wonderful fellowship, and creating their own masterpieces to take home and enjoy. Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield Board of Trustees member, Margaret Edie and local artist Abigail Bayne were on hand to help the party-goers needing assistance with…

Master Food Volunteer training accepting sign-ups

By Press release on January 22, 2020 Classes

Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Master Food Volunteer training program is a great opportunity for those who love cooking and learning about nutrition and wellness, to be trained to empower others to make healthy lifestyle changes. The City of Petersburg and Chesterfield County offices of Virginia Cooperative Extension will co-sponsor a four-part program this March to train volunteers to serve as community experts in basic nutrition and healthy cooking. A $90 participant fee for the class covers the curriculum, educational materials, apron, food demonstration costs, and background check (non-refundable fee of $10). Lunch will be provided each day of the…

Go, Bryce, go!

By Diane Merryman on January 14, 2020 Community

Conner uses adaptive sports to overcome physical obstacles, contributes to book Bryce Conner is always smiling, even after three hours of physical therapy. His recent grueling therapy sessions of three hours a day, five days a week, left him tired and sore, but he always managed a smile for his therapists and even his mom. “He never feels sorry for himself, sad or defeated,” said Jody Conner, Bryce’s mom. He got up early, spent hours in the car commuting and gave his absolute best each day to build his strength and endurance. “He never complained. He always brought the sweetest…

Haley to chair supervisors again

By Caleb M Soptelean on January 14, 2020 Board of Supervisors

New Planning Commission members approved At its Jan. 8 meeting, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors named Midlothian supervisor Leslie Haley chairwoman for the year by a 4-1 vote with Jim Holland disssenting. Haley was chair last year. Prior to the vote, Holland said he believed that the chair and vice chairman positions should be rotated among the supervisors, who serve four-year terms. Matoaca supervisor Kevin Carroll was named vice chair in a unanimous vote. Bermuda supervisor Jim Ingle said that since Carroll is retired, he has the most availability to attend daytime meetings if Haley can’t. Also approved were a…

Chesterfield hires three new department directors

By Press release on January 14, 2020 Chesterfield Government

Andrea Peeks, Brent Epps and Khara Durden to become directors of Budget and Management, Transportation and Internal Audit, respectively Last week, Chesterfield County announced the hiring of three new department directors. Andrea Peeks took over on Monday as director of Budget and Management and Donald “Brent” Epps Jr. as director of Transportation. Khara Durden will begin as the director of Internal Audit on Feb. 10. Andrea Peeks is a Midlothian resident who had been the budget and performance reporting manager for Virginia Retirement System. There, she would direct the development, administration and activity-based costing of the agency operating budget; work with…

7th Annual Chili Cook-Off

By Press release on January 14, 2020 Events

Do you make the best chili in town? Or, do you just enjoy taste testing all the flavors that go into a great pot of chili? Chili chefs are invited to compete in Ivey Memorial’s Annual Chili Cook-off scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25. Call the church office at 526-1350 to register and receive a full list of rules. Taste testers can purchase tickets at the door from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sample the many tastes of chili and vote for their favorites, while enjoying fun and fellowship. Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church is located at the corner of…

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