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Neighbors oppose special events venue

By Mark Fausz on July 15, 2015 Planning & Zoning, Uncategorized

Virginia Arandall is concerned that a bed and breakfast and special events venue could be approved in her neighborhood. But she is not alone. Other residents in her neighborhood, off Hopkins Road in the in Meadowbrook area, are also concerned. Residents of the Windy Oaks Lane/Sunbeam Road neighborhood are supportive of the owners of the Edgewood House winning historic designation and the use of the house as a bed and breakfast, but it is the special events operation the group of neighbors opposes. “We’re not so upset about the concept, it’s just the special events part that they are trying…

Southern Discomfort

By Press release on July 15, 2015 Mixing Bowl, Uncategorized

As I scrolled through Facebook on our rainy Saturday, I was very disturbed by a video that was posted. This video was taken in the Food Lion parking lot on Jefferson Davis Highway. The video showed a scene that will take many straight back to the days of the Civil Rights Movement: trucks, over one hundred, proudly waving their Confederate flags were parked in an effort to – do what exactly I am not sure. Instigate, intimidate, I’m not sure the young people even understood why they were there. It was shocking and horrifying to say the least. I was…

RE: Fighting over Flags and Statues

By Public Comment on July 15, 2015 Letter to the Editor, Uncategorized

To the Editor: As I get older, I find myself getting crankier and crankier. Chris Weigard’s recent column on Confederate flags and statues fed this condition. He says, stop celebrating Confederate Heritage Month, and call it Civil War Heritage Month. Well, apparently it isokay to have Black History Month and LGBT Month, which annoy many people, but hey, let us compromise. Instead of either Confederate Month or Civil War Heritage Month, how about calling it the War of Northern Aggression Month? And, yes, it is called the War of Northern Aggression for a reason. The North invaded the South to…

For everything, there is a season

By Press release on July 15, 2015 Talking Points, Uncategorized

In last week’s column, I explored the lingering legacy of the Civil War in terms of flags, statues and hurt feelings. In our local and national discourse, we sometimes lose perspective on any topic that engages our emotions. There is a danger of losing track of timeliness in our debates: which topics belong to yesterday, today, or tomorrow? The Confederate battle flag now looks like an item of yesterday’s news. It is separated from the present by 100 years of Jim Crow plus 50 years of growing equality for African Americans. It can linger for decades or centuries in yards…

Historical Society offers Scout Workshop in July

By Press release on July 15, 2015 History, Uncategorized

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 July. The Boy Scout American Heritage Badge Workshop will be held on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Road. 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.…

Police Blotter

By VN Staff on July 15, 2015 Police Blotter, Uncategorized

ALFALFA LN (25xx block) 07/04/2015 12:01 a.m. – Miscellaneous items reported stolen. ARBOR LAKE DR (67xx block) 07/05/2015 8:00 p.m. – Electronics reported stolen from residence. ARBOR LAKE DR (67xx block) 07/06/2015 1:00 p.m. – Clothing reported stolen from vehicle. ARBOR LAKE DR (68xx block) 07/06/2015 8:00 a.m. – Money and miscellaneous items reported stolen from residence. BACKWATER DR (56xx block) 07/07/2015 7:00 p.m. – Vehicle reported stolen. Stolen Vehicle information: 2014 Honda Maroon SUV VA BAPTIST DR (5xx block) 06/26/2015 8:00 a.m. – Miscellaneous items reported stolen from commercial/office building. BARROWS RIDGE LN (114xx block) 07/02/2015 5:00 p.m. -…

Recently Deceased

By VN Staff on July 15, 2015 Obituaries, Uncategorized

Adams, Ms. Liza Harrison, 63, of Chesterfield. Foster, Mr. Paul Anthony, 54, of Chester. Haynes, Mrs. Marian Harris, 87, of Chesterfield, a World War II registered nurse, widow of Caleb Junior Haynes. Hunter, Mrs. Evalyn Richardson, 92, of Chester, formerly of Prince George, widow of Charles Hunter. Johnson, Mrs. Melinda Scott Hempley, 47, of Chesterfield, wife of Glen Earl Johnson. Joyner, Mrs. Jean Perkinson, 80, of Matoaca, wife of Henry A. “Penny” Joyner. Lucier, Ms. Irene Doris, 91, of North Chesterfield. Morrisett, Mrs. Jean Dawn, 81, of North Chesterfield, wife of James Stephen Morrisett Jr. Morrow, Mr. Donald W. Sr., 98, of North Chesterfield, a World War II…

Hero or Zero

By Pete Hypes on July 15, 2015 Fire & Life Safety, Uncategorized

After my retirement from the fire service, I let my paramedic certification expire. I guess that many believe “once a paramedic, nurse or doctor, always one.” Many of my immediate, extended and church family still come to me when an injury or illness occurs. Last week was no exception, as one of the children had hit her foot on a tree, swinging in one of the swings attached to that tree. It had happened prior to my arrival in West Virginia, but she was still having issues with it. I was asked if I would look at it and give…

Woman’s Club Supply Books for Summer Reading

By Press release on July 15, 2015 Clubs, Uncategorized

The Woman’s Club of Chester presents a check to Harrowgate Elementary School Principal Dr. Patrice Wilson to support the school’s summer reading program. The funds have allowed for the purchase of a large variety of books to be used for the school’s community book mobile. If you live in the Harrowgate Elementary School District and would like more information on the program, call the school at 804-520-6015. Pictured: Dr. Patrice Wilson, principal, Harrowgarte Elementary; Liz Welchons, community relations, Woman’s Club of Chester and Taffy Jones-Hayes, resource/volunteer coordinator for Harrowgate Elementary School.

Civitans Show Appreciation

By Press release on July 15, 2015 Clubs, Uncategorized

Harley Young, Chester Civitan Candy Box Chairperson, recently presented a certificate of appreciation to Tina Phillingane, one of the managers of the Chester Shoney’s in the Bermuda Square Shopping Center on Jefferson Davis Highway. Shoney’s has led all Chester Civitan Candy Box locations in collecting donations for the past several years. The Chester Civitans are one of the leading clubs in Candy Box collections in the Civitan’s Chesapeake District. A portion of the Candy Box donations go directly to support local efforts to help mentally or physically challenged children and adults. All remaining proceeds support the efforts of the Civitan…

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