The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV), in partnership with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, presents a badge workshop for Boy Scouts in August. The Boy Scout American Heritage Badge Workshop will be held on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Rd. This workshop fulfills merit badge requirements concerning history and cultural heritage. Cost is $10, and registration is through the CHSV website at www.chesterfieldhistory.com. Prerequisites are required for this workshop. Call 751-4946 for details. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia serves as the center for county history.…
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To the Editor: A letter from Chris Wiegard that appeared in the Village News was recently called to my attention. Wiegard questions using the Maggie Walker Governor’s School Jazz Band to perform at a political event – the appearance of Donald Trump at the Chesterfield County Republican Committee’s fund raiser in the spring. I hope the band was paid. I also hope there were no Mexican students in the band. Trump’s later comments on Mexicans in this country should be shattering to any such student musicians. The Chesterfield County Democratic Committee paid a musician to perform at its June fund…
Proper blood flow through the body’s thousands of miles of arteries and veins is vital to life. On the other hand, the body must also be able to stop blood flow in instances where blood vessels are damaged. This balance of free-flowing and clotting blood can be manipulated medically to treat diseases in the blood system. The process that leads to blood clotting (coagulation) is complex, involving the blood cells, blood vessel walls and many chemicals traveling in the blood stream. There are medical conditions wherein it is desirable to prevent the blood from clotting (anti-coagulation). You may have seen…
Don’t guess, soil test is one of the many sayings in the garden industry. If you use the same seed, lime, and fertilizer, you can expect the same results. Successful gardening is like anything else in life: it requires planning and following through. It is late July, and the last thing many of you are thinking about is fall fescue grass lawn renovation. Late July and early August are the best times for having your soil tested. Before you can test, you need to collect a sample. You will need a shovel, a hand trowel and a clean bucket. A…
Monsoons and sidewalk construction delayed the yearly landscaping of Chester Park, at the corner of West Hundred and Chester roads. Brad Peebles, who planted the ornamental plants for the Chester Community Association (CCA) yearly project, said it was just too wet to plant until recently. At one time, the corner was taken care of by the Chesterfield Parks and Recreation department that also does landscape maintenance of schools and parks. The CCA took charge of the corner about three years ago. The CCA has been stepping up its area aesthetics program just as it has its entertainment program on Third…
Three local banking institutions recently invested a combined $70,000 to scholarships, tuition assistance and programming in the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business. SunTrust and Wells Fargo each contributed $30,000 as part of their ongoing support of corporate scholarships. Bank of America awarded the college with a $10,000 grant to launch an administration and finance internship program.
AUSTIN RD (13xx block) 07/05/2015 12:00 p.m. – Unknown suspect/s entered crawl space of vacant residence and stole miscellaneous items. BERMUDA CROSSROAD LN (121xx block) 07/07/2015 5:00 p.m. – Miscellaneous items reported stolen from parking lot/garage. BRIDGETOWN CR (140xx block) 07/15/2015 4:38 p.m. – Money reported stolen from business. BURNT OAK TR (51xx block) 07/10/2015 6:15 p.m. – Miscellaneous items reported stolen from residence. BUTTERMINT DR (84xx block) 07/08/2015 12:01 a.m. – Unknown suspect/s entered shed and stole miscellaneous items. CHAGFORD DR (36xx block) 07/13/2015 11:00 p.m. – Electronics reported stolen from vehicle. CHALKLEY RD (107xx block) 07/13/2015 11:00 a.m.…
Crime Solvers needs your help with solving a grand larceny case. On July 9, a man broke into the King Deli located at 6101 Belmont Rd. In order to gain access to the store, he shattered the front door glass with a garden timber. Once inside the store, the thief stole over 40 packages of cigarettes and tobacco products. The suspect is described as a younger black male, possibly in his late teens or early twenties. He stands about 5’ 7” tall with a thin build. For more information on this case, please visit the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers…
Adams, Miss Liza Harrison, 63, of Chesterfield. Battista, Mr. Mario Roy, 92, of North Chesterfield, a World War II Army veteran, widower of Totty Battista. Bruce, Mr. Robert Samuel, 95, of North Chesterfield, a retired Army colonel who was a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran, widower of Gaynelle Phillips Bruce. Dawson, Addie Nicol, 2, of North Chesterfield, daughter of Paul and Nicol Dawson. Dudding, Mrs. Patricia Bullock, 56, of Chesterfield, wife of Richard Aubrey Dudding Jr. Farrar, Mrs. Charlotte Hunter, 95, of Chesterfield, widow of Otho E. Farrar. Funtila, Mr. Porfirio L. Sr. 93, of North Chesterfield, husband of Silvina Serrano Funtila. Hodge, Mr.…
You have read, many times over the need for adequate numbers of properly operating smoke alarms in your home. You have also read about the need to perform exit drills in your home to ensure that everyone wakes up when the smoke alarms are activating. The third thing that I know you have read in my articles is to stay low and go until you get outside to your designated, safe meeting place. These three items should be givens in your family’s home escape plan in the event of a fire. Since some of you think that this will never…