Halloween’s not just a kid thing. Adults play a critical role when it comes to keeping their little ghouls and goblins safe on All Hallows’ Eve. “Kids should not be going trick-or-treating alone,” said Lynn Stell, assistant child safety coordinator with the Chesterfield County Police Department’s Child Safety Office. Chances are that if a young person is old enough to be going out trick-or-treating without adult supervision, then he or she probably is beyond an age at which they should be trick-or-treating. Stell and other child safety officers spend countless hours each year teaching kids how to be safe. That…
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Dorothy Jaeckle, Bermuda District Supervisor will host Heather Barrar, Planning Department staff member who will present a new chapter for the plan for Chesterfield. The Bikeways & Trails section of the comprehensive plan will be considered by the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 18. Thursday, October 29 – 10:30 a.m. Bensley Community Center 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road, Bensley Thursday, October 29 – 6:30 p.m. Thomas Dale High School – West Campus 3900 W. Hundred Road, Chester
A recent Kaiser poll showed that most Americans agree that medications cost too much. In fact, the majority of Americans are more concerned about the cost of drugs than any other health issue facing our nation. While about three-quarters said they could easily afford their medicines, about 20 percent said they have difficulty footing the bill. One in four said they did not fill a prescription within the last year because they couldn’t afford it. The cause of high drug prices is somewhat complex and hotly debated. While most blame the pharmaceutical companies, there are other players in the mix…
Dear diary, today I fertilized my azaleas. For many of you reading this, the phrase dear diary has not been heard in years. Many famous quotes start with “timing is everything in ….” Timing may not be everything in gardening, but it is more than a passing occurrence. A diary or garden journal is an excellent way to keep track of your lawn and garden activities. Activities such as planting, fertilizing, pruning, days between pesticide application and days to harvest are just a few examples. Garden journals can be a simple spiral notebook where you keep notes and dates. Journals…
To the Editor I grew up in Chesterfield, I have seen change throughout the years: Larger highways, stoplights, new subdivisions and many new restaurants. As I drive throughout Virginia for work I see much of the same as small towns connect by concrete, Chick-fil-A and Walmart. Many times I sit down to eat at the new restaurants in some small town in Virginia. But it’s not the same. No one stops me to ask about the family, to chat about friends, to share their troubles. For me it’s the familiar faces that make Chesterfield home. Many years ago John Erbach came to…
Fees seem to be increasing every year: extracurricular activities, buses for sports teams, class supplies and Chrome Books to name a few. Will you work to lower or eliminate fees for students? JOHN ERBACH (DALE) While I don’t believe it is possible to eliminate fees altogether, we need to be flexible so that all children have the opportunity to participate in these programs. Flexibility means that principals have the discretion to offer payment plans, scaled fees tied to income levels, and fundraising opportunities on a case-by-case basis. In appropriate circumstances, principals may be permitted to waive fees altogether for families that…
Everyone wants to know about property taxes. Would you consider raising property taxes for next year (2016-17)? CLIFF BICKFORD (DALE) Increasing taxes as a way to achieve a balanced budget should always be the last resort. When you consider that revenue generated from property tax has increased over the prior two budget cycles it would seem that another increase in 2016-2017 would be an inappropriate added burden on county stakeholders. JIM HOLLAND (DALE) I will not support or advocate an increase in the property tax rate. The bi-annual and five-year plan do not require an increase in the property tax rate. DOROTHY…
ALAN DR (50xx block) 10/15/2015 11:30 p.m. – Property stolen from unlocked vehicle. APPLEWOOD RD (38xx block) 10/14/2015 7:00 a.m. – Rear basement door forced open and property stolen. AUTUMN POINT DR (69xx block) 10/14/2015 1:30 p.m. – Known suspect stole front license plate. BEACHMERE TR (52xx block) 09/19/2015 12:00 p.m. – Jewelry stolen from residence. BERMUDA HUNDRED RD (8xx block) 10/17/2015 11:00 a.m. – Money and miscellaneous items reported stolen from hotel room. BLACK ISLE WY (114xx block) 10/10/2015 12:01 a.m. – Bicycles reported stolen from residence. BRAMPTON WY (27xx block) 10/21/2015 1:00 p.m. – Forced entry into vacant…
Crime Solvers is asking for your help to solve a robbery. On July 21, a man entered the AutoZone located at the 360 West Plaza. He immediately walked up to the register, placed his hands in his pockets and demanded cash. The clerk complied and handed the suspect money from the register. The suspect then fled the area prior to police arrival. The suspect is described as a white male, about 5 feet 6 inches tall with an average build. He was last seen wearing a dark green jacket, blue jeans and white shoes. He had a dark brown beard…
At about 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Chesterfield police responded to the 3100 block of Dupuy Road for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police located two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. Both men were transported to Southside Regional Medical Center. One man later died. Chesterfield County Police have released the identity of the man as a result of a shooting as De’Sean R. Harrison, 24, of the 100 block Piedmont Avenue in Colonial Heights, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other man suffered non-life threatening injuries. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of this shooting,…