The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) in partnership with Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer four camps this summer. Diggin’ in History Beginner Archaeology Camp is designed for children ages eight through 12 who will learn how to search for clues from the past. Hands-on activities include site surveys, excavations and artifact repair. A field trip to the Prince George Heritage Museum is included. The dates for these camps are July 11through 15 and August 8 through 12. Time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $100/camper. Prepaid registration is required. Junior Archaeology Summer Camp,…
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To the Editor: What would you do if a close relative died, leaving two pet cats and you were allergic to them? What if you lost your job, had your home foreclosed and had to move somewhere you couldn’t take your family’s pet cat? What if a neighbor moved, abandoning several cats who then appeared on your doorstep, hungry and cold? What would you do? You should be able to call Animal Control and, at the very least, be referred to some of the local private shelters or other organizations who might be able to help. No, Chesterfield Animal Control’s…
Megan Stith from Thomas Dale High School is honored as a semi-finalist in the Forty-seventh annual national Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Competition. The prestigious awards are granted to high school seniors for the best all around presentations including an explanation of why they are planning careers in government service. The Foundation noted that these students represent the most talented and accomplished of our country’s young leaders and that it is these young men and women who are dedicating themselves to public service. The Foundation’s headquarters is in Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Information about the Foundation membership and the Foundation’s scholarship…
Hallelujah, March is finally here! As per most years, my winter doldrums vanish the instant the skies turn that Carolina blue and the sun starts to warm my skin. I love to hear the birds chirping, and my children playing outside. My windows are wide open and so is my heart this time of year. The blooms from the daffodils float in the breeze and the soft whisper of warmer days to come brush your skin. I absolutely can get drunk on spring. March is the light at the end of my dark, dreary, winter tunnel. I adore this month.…
ALCOTT RD (25xx block) 03/01/2016 10:00 p.m. – Electronics, jewelry and consumable goods stolen from residence. ALFALFA LN (23 block) 02/04/2016 12:00 p.m. – Front door entry. Jewelry and electronics reported stolen. ALLIED RD (137xx block) 03/03/2016 10:00 a.m. – Miscellaneous property stolen from construction site. ARBOR LAKE DR (68xx block) 02/25/2016 8:30 a.m. – Jewelry stolen from residence. AUTUMNLEAF DR (57xx block) 02/25/2016 10:15 p.m. – Vandalism-Motor Vehicle BENSLEY COMMONS BLVD (28xx block) 02/29/2016 5:45 p.m. – Weapons Violations-Throwing Missiles BRADLEY BRIDGE RD (136xx block) 03/03/2016 7:00 p.m. – Vandalism-Motor Vehicle BRANDERS BRIDGE RD (124xx block) 03/02/2016 7:00 a.m.…
The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help to catch some bold thieves. On Saturday, Feb. 20, at approximately 3:15 p.m., three men entered the Walmart in Chattanooga Plaza Shopping Center on Hull Street Road. They went to the electronics department and appeared to be looking at iPods. After a short period of time, one of the male suspects tried breaking into the locked iPod case while the other two stood watch at the isles. Eventually, one of the other suspects did break in, and, over the next half-hour, managed to steal more than 20 iPods by concealing…
Armstrong, Mr. Robert L., 81, of Chester, an Army veteran of the Korean War, husband of Joy M. Armstrong. Bonaparte, Mrs. Norvell V., of Chesterfield. Boswell, Mr. James B., 83, of North Chesterfield, a Korean War Marine Corps veteran, husband of Linda Boswell. Cameron, Mr. John Martin, 75, of Chesterfield. Gilley, Mr. Joseph W. Jr., 55, of North Chesterfield. Keeton, Mrs. Dolores Greenstreet, 86, of Chesterfield, widow of James E. Keeton Jr. Lacy, Mr. Terrell Richmond “Dick,” 77, of North Chesterfield, a Marine Corps Reserve veteran, husband of Karla M. Lacy. Nieding, Mr. David Allen, 53, of Chesterfield. Sanders, Miss…
Though Chesterfield Fire & EMS predates 1950, the first salaried Fire Marshal was hired in 1966. In 1969, the first salaried firefighters were hired and it was at this time that Robert L. Eanes went from being the Fire Marshal to Chief of the Department. Chief Eanes would lead the organization until 1996. Chesterfield would go from being an all-volunteer department to a combination department. Chesterfield Fire Dept. grew to be a great organization, with great firefighters and state of the art equipment. I appreciate Chief Eanes, since he was the one that gave me a job in 1985. Serving…
By Linda Fausz Chester Library nearly doubled its usual Saturday traffic when over 700 children, teens and adults got a taste of all different kinds of art, on Saturday, during Chester Library’s roll-out signature event “A Taste of Art.” Activity was happening in every corner and the excitement was felt throughout with staff and volunteers dressed in black and sporting colorful berets, to represent the long-standing stereotype of the intellectual, film director, artist, hipster, or poet. “Our goal was to celebrate all types of art,” said Jessica Harshbarger. Harshbarger was Chester Library’s branch manager when she and her staff were…
Nominees for Empowering Neighborhood Awards, and vendors for the upcoming Empowering Neighborhoods Forum, where the awards will be presented, are sought ahead of the upcoming event. The 2016 Empowering Neighborhoods Forum will be held Saturday, April 23, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Thomas R. Fulgham Conference Center, 13900 Hull Street Road. The annual forum sponsored by the county’s Sustain Our Communities Committee focuses on revitalizing Chesterfield County by improving homes and neighborhoods, and is free and open to the public. A variety of vendors, workshops and activities will be available to help residents and community leaders revitalize their own…