So after 19 years on C-shift and most of that on an engine company, I was transferred to the Fire & Life Safety Division. My new roles would be titled Community Programs Coordinator and Public Information Officer. In other words, I would now spend the next two years leading the public education section of Fire & Life Safety, and spend a great deal of time working with news agencies in our area. Can you say culture shock? One of our first assignments when I arrived was to revamp the Juvenile Firesetter process for our organization. The first order of business…
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Three Chesterfield County seniors, Louise Coleman, Brucie East and Mary Jones, have been inducted into the Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame, a program established in 1983 to recognize seniors who make a difference in their communities. Coleman, East and Jones were recognized last week during a ceremony at the Chesterfield County Government Complex. Eleven Chesterfield County seniors were nominated this year for the Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame for their valuable contributions to the community, collectively totaling 52,513 hours. All of the nominees were at least 60 years old, reside in Chesterfield County and began their volunteer work after turning…
Deputy Fire Chief Mark D. Sacra will retire from the Chesterfield County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department on December 1, 2015. Deputy Chief Sacra graduated from Recruit School No.10 in November, 1979, and has faithfully served the county for over 36 years. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1984, Lieutenant in 1987, Captain in 1990, Battalion Chief in 2001 and then Deputy Chief in 2007 where he was assigned to oversee the Emergency Operations Division. Sacra has served in various roles throughout his career including company officer, shift leader, recruit school coordinator, and division commander. He…
Carver Middle eighth-graders in the Fit for Life class took on the Chesterfield Challenge Course recently. This course presents physical, psychological and social challenges that help students build confidence and work together to solve problems. It’s also a blast!
Chesterfield County Public Schools is one of six school districts nationwide to be selected as Ambassador Districts for the #GoOpen campaign of the U.S. Department of Education. The initiative, which encourages states, school districts and educators to replace traditional textbooks with openly licensed educational materials, was announced Oct. 29 during an Open Education Symposium held at the White House. The #GoOpen Ambassador Districts will serve as mentors to school districts transitioning to openly licensed learning materials. Chesterfield County Public Schools and the five other Ambassador Districts currently use openly licensed educational materials and will help other districts understand how to…
The grounds at C.E. Curtis Elementary School were beautified recently when the student body planted one thousand spring bulbs and 508 pansies. The beautification project was started by senior office manager, Brenda Bush in the mid 90s. PTA member, Jenny Smith, picked up the project this year and organized the day’s event. Parents were asked to purchase a pansy for their child to plant. The bulbs were donated by Brickman/ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance. Many parent volunteers came out and supported the event. Smith said, “The students are very excited to watch the plants they planted grow throughout the school year.”
The Bird High School marching band performed for third-graders and fifth-graders at Salem Church Elementary. Band members explained the different instruments and how much hard work goes into putting their field show together.
Carver, Clover Hill, Crenshaw, A.M. Davis, Hopkins and Meadowbrook regain full accreditation All 61 schools within Chesterfield County is accredited once again, according to 2015-16 school year information released by the Virginia Department of Education. The school division is one of the largest in the state with no schools denied accreditation. Of the 61 comprehensive schools within the Chesterfield County school division, 52 are fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education. That is an increase of six schools from the 2014-15 school year, and means that 85 percent of the division’s schools are fully accredited. Schools that regained full…
Matoaca 44, Thomas Dale 35 In a wild game, Matoaca defeated rival Thomas Dale 44-35 on their senior night and capped the program’s best season since 2006, finishing 7-3. A go-ahead field goal by Justin Dyke gave Dale the lead at 37-35 and running back Jamison Harrison, returning from a hand injury delivered the knockout blow on a scoring run with 1:36 to play. The Warriors came out swinging, and built a 24-7 lead just before the half. The beginning of the momentum shift began when Thomas Dale senior wideout Brian Bullock returned a punt 48 yards before the halftime…
Everything came together in the playoffs this year for a young Matoaca girls’ volleyball team. The team is gelling more than ever, and they are going further than anyone expected them to. A thrilling five-set victory over Prince George resulted in a berth in the 5A South region tournament. Freshmen outside hitter Lani Mason, along with freshman Lindsey Temple and junior Emma Eggleton led the charge. “They really step up when I need them,” said All-Conference 12 honoree Eggleton. While the Warriors fell in the Conference 12 championship game to L.C. Bird, they will quickly shift their focus to the…