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My fair lady: White is ready for county fair

By Caleb M Soptelean on August 23, 2019 Community

Brenda White is pictured at the county fairgrounds last week. (Caleb M. Soptelean photo) Brenda White has a pretty fair idea of what’s going on this week, which marks the 30th year that the Chesterfield County Fair is in its present location at 10300 Courthouse Road across from L.C. Bird High School. White – who’s now in her fifth year as general manager of the Chesterfield County Fair Association – took time last week to talk about some of the new things at this year’s fair, which runs from Friday, Aug. 23, to Saturday, Aug. 31. White began nine years…

Chester woman gets help publishing children’s book

By Diane Merryman on August 23, 2019 Community

Dasha Dent (Jaylin Dent photo) Dasha Dent had a close relationship that ended badly. The result left her filled with doubt about who she was and wanted to be, but she decided to turn the series of events into a positive message. With the help of Kim Wells Eley, she turned her pain into a children’s book with a positive message titled “You Are a Star.” Dent, a Chester resident, said she could have let the experience leave her with deep wounds, but instead she used it to reflect and set new goals. “I believe everyone has a unique talent,…

‘Holmes and Watson,’ an intelligent mystery

By Press release on August 23, 2019 Community, Entertainment

Sherlock Holmes is dead. Or so it is assumed. The great detective went over the falls at Reichenbach with his nemesis, Professor Moriarty. But as Holmes’ body was never retrieved, a number of frauds, fakes, and charlatans have since come forward to lay claim to his identity, and it falls to Dr. Watson to disprove them. Then a telegram arrives informing Watson that three men, each claiming to be Holmes, have been committed to a remote asylum off the coast of Scotland. Now Watson must discover if one of the mad men is the real Sherlock Holmes. Opening Sept. 14,…

Local students learn theater skills at summer camp

By Press release on August 23, 2019 Community, Entertainment

From left, front row, Molly Ford, Brylee Bates, Atticus McDaniel, Keely Savasta, Javion Spurell, Shelby Grubbs, Iyannah Campbell; middle, MacKenzie Geist, Coleman Smith, Vincent Hicks, Kyleigh Aston, Sophia Takacs, Isabella Koontz, Nicholas Clinger; back, Amelia Crittendon, Molly Gilhool, Maddie Hofman, Taliyah Steele, Tyler Adcock, Matthew Front, from left, Maddie Hofman, Molly Gilhool, Isabella Koontz, Iyannah Campbell, Shelby Grubbs and Molly Ford; back, Kyleigh Aston, MacKenzie Geist, Taliyah Steele and Sophia Takacs. Swift Creek Mill Theatre’s annual summer performance camp ran July 22 through Aug. 9. Twenty-three students learned hands-on 21st Century Skills by producing and starring in their own show:…

Woodland Pond swim team graduates

By Press release on August 23, 2019 Community, Sports, Swimming

These members of the Woodland Pond swim team have graduated high school and are moving on. From left, Zak Sandlin, Madison Clark, Michael Senter, Grace Puleo, Danielle Ertzner, coach Meredith Daley, Ryan Polino, Olivia Willis and Jacob Wills.

Some boaters rocked by change in tax assessments

By Caleb M Soptelean on August 13, 2019 Chesterfield Government

HughesMcPetersGrant Vest fishes in the Chickahominy River using his father’s boat last year. The Chesterfield Commissioner of the Revenue has changed the way the county identifies and assesses value to some 5,000 boats. Commissioner of the Revenue Jenefer Hughes explained that the previous methodology was outdated and relied on taxpayers’ self-reporting and marina records. Now, the county is using state Department of Game and Inland Fisheries registrations, which Hughes said is the standard for identifying boats for assessment. In addition, Hughes said her office is now using “clean loan value” from the ABOS Marine Blue Book to ensure that personal…

Dupler to retire from county

By Press release on August 13, 2019 Chesterfield Government

After 28 years, Chesterfield County’s deputy administrator for community development William “Bill” Dupler is retiring. He announced his plans to retire at last month’s Board of Supervisors work session. Dupler has served as deputy county administrator since April 2010. His last day will be Sept. 30. “I am grateful for all the support and opportunities Chesterfield County has given to me throughout my career,” Dupler said. “It has been my honor and privilege to work alongside so many talented employees and leaders. Their extraordinary commitment has set Chesterfield apart and makes me proud to tell others I work for the…

Miles provides update on body camera review funding

By Caleb M Soptelean on August 13, 2019 Board of Supervisors, Chesterfield Government, Courts, For the Record, Police

NicholsPhillingane Chesterfield Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Miles said that the county is making some progress in reviewing police officers’ body camera video footage. That comes in spite of the county not receiving additional funding from the state for such in last or this year’s budgets. As part of the current budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, Miles notes that the county funded two additional paralegal positions and converted a part-time attorney position to full-time. The latter position was filled when the commonwealth attorney’s office hired Gabriela Phillingane, who started part-time Jan. 28 and was moved to full-time in April following funding approval…

Chesterfield Cooperative Extension offers well water testing

By Press release on August 13, 2019 Chesterfield Government, Health

Private water sources like wells and springs are unregulated in Virginia, but Chesterfield County is offering homeowners an affordable opportunity to find out what’s in their water. Chesterfield’s Cooperative Extension Office is offering confidential water testing and education through the Virginia Household Water Quality Program. Water sample kits are available to residents of Chesterfield and surrounding counties at a cost of $60 per kit. Samples are collected by homeowners and analyzed for 14 parameters including bacteria, metals, nitrate and hardness. Testing results are kept strictly confidential and are reported only to the homeowner. Recommendations for water system care and maintenance…

County utilizing mobile playground unit

By Press release on August 13, 2019 Chesterfield Government, Outdoors

Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation recently used a $30,000 grant to purchase a mobile playground unit. The unit was delivered Aug. 5 and was used the next day during National Night Out at Bensley Park. The play space grant was provided by the National Recreation and Park Association and The Walt Disney Co. This investment supports NRPA’s and Disney’s combined goal of providing one million kids and families with greater access to play. Agencies with the most innovative and impactful project ideas were chosen to receive grants to build their projects. “We are very excited to receive this funding,” Chesterfield…

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