July 8 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET – 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Government Complex on Mimms Loop. July 9 CHESTER PICKLEBALL. Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Play will be at the tennis courts located behind the baseball field. Questions or info, call 804-712-9113. SUMMER THURSDAYS FOOD COURT – 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.St. Ann Catholic Church, Jeff Davis Highway and Harrowgate Road. Details: 526 – 2548 or visit www.stanncc.com. July 10 FISHING FUNDAMENTALS. Pocahontas State Park boat dock. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Staff will teach you all the basics you’ll need…
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Chesterfield Cooperative Extension invites exhibitors to participate in the Chesterfield County Fair, Aug. 28 to Sept. 5. All exhibitors are required to enter their exhibits on Aug. 27, and items entered for competition cannot be removed until Sunday, Sept. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Enter exhibits on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Arts and Crafts Building, Chesterfield County Fairground, 10300 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832 Competition is open to all interested parties to enter items in the various categories: General farm crops Flowers Foods (breads, cakes, pies, cookies and candies) Canned goods (vegetables, fruits,…
Whether it is a summer visit to the ocean or the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, jellyfish stings are relatively common problems for swimmers, waders, and divers in all types of seawaters. The long tentacles trailing from the jellyfish body can inject victims with venom from thousands of microscopic barbed stingers. While many types of jellyfish are relatively harmless to humans, some can cause severe pain and are more likely to cause a systemic reaction. The most common types in our region, including the Bay and the Atlantic, are the sea nettle, the Moon Jelly, and the Lion’s mane jellyfish. …
Remember last fall, when you aerated, seeded and fertilized? Remember spring, when you put down crabgrass preventer and maybe sprayed herbicide? Lawn care does not stop just because it is summer. Here are a few, free cool season grass tips for the not so cool summer. I thought “free” might get your attention. Raise the height of your mower to three and a half inches for fescue grass. Taller grass blades help with shading the soil. Shaded soil helps retain soil moisture and prevent weed seeds from germinating. Mowing too low takes energy away from root development and moves energy…
Suddenly, one hundred and fifty years after Appomattox, the Civil War has become a hot topic yet again. Dylann Roof gets the blame for starting this. In the wake of his massacre of nine African-Americans in a Charleston church, we learned of his Confederate battle flag obsession. In a public reaction to his heinous act, the Confederate battle flag is under attack on state government flag poles across the South. We have been through similar controversies before. Long ago, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors were induced by the Sons of Confederate Veterans to declare “Confederate Heritage Month.” This announcement polarized…
ALAN DR (50xx block) 06/27/2015 3:15 p.m. – Unknown suspect/s gained entry into residence by breaking front window and stole consumable goods, jewelry, electronics and miscellaneous items. ALAN DR (50xx block) 06/28/2015 9:00 a.m. – Electronics and miscellaneous items reported stolen. ARBOR LAKE DR (67xx block) 06/28/2015 8:51 a.m. – Money reported stolen from residence. BENIKA DR (56xx block) 06/30/2015 2:00 p.m. – Money reported stolen from residence. BEULAH RD (42xx block) 06/23/2015 8:29 p.m. – Shoplifting from convenience store. BURNT OAK DR (49xx block) 06/29/2015 12:30 p.m. – Consumable goods reported stolen from residence. CENTRALIA RD (64xx block) 06/26/2015…
The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program is asking for your help this week to solve an armed robbery. On the evening of Wednesday, March 11, a middle-aged black male approached the clerk of the Econo Lodge at 2310 Indian Hill Road. He asked the clerk for the cost of getting a room. The clerk answered, and the suspect appeared to be reaching into a bag to retrieve money. Instead, the suspect pulled out a gun and threatened to kill the clerk if she did not comply with his demand for money. Once the clerk complied, the suspect left on…
Evans, Mr. Franklin Joseph “Joe,” 81, of Chesterfield, widower of Betty Josephine Evans. Fens, Mr. Petrus “Pete,” 93, of Chesterfield, widower of Elizabeth Fens. Foster, Mr. Paul Anthony, 54, of Chester. Lee, Mr. Michael Brian, 37, of Chesterfield, an electrician. Phillips, Mrs. Alberta “Bert,” 94, of Chesterfield, a Women’s Army Corps veteran of World War II, widow of Harry M. Phillips. Simmons, Mr. John Alonzo, 88, of South Chesterfield, husband of June P. Simmons. Wallace, Mrs. Iva Jane Cottle, 88, of Chester, wife of Charles Wallace. Walters, Mrs. Lianne R., 77, of North Chesterfield, wife of Charles “Buz” Walters.
Police are searching for a man who robbed the East Coast at 13200 Kingston Ave.Police said the suspect entered the business, approached the clerk and demanded cash. After receiving cash, the suspect fled in a red sedan. No weapon was displayed during the incident. The suspect is described as a black male with a gray beard, about 50 years old with a thick build. He was wearing black shorts, a black tank top and a black cap. Anyone with information should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or www.crimesolvers.net.
With more hot and humid days ahead of us, I thought that I would write an article on dealing with the heat. Working or playing in extreme heat requires preparation. The first means of preparation is to hydrate, hydrate and hydrate. Hydrating is a lot like pain management, once you get behind, it is hard to catch up, or especially to get ahead of it. Adequate hydration shows itself in the frequency of urination and the color of your urine. Pardon me for the personal aspect of that last sentence, but you need to know the indicators of good hydration.…