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Jaeckle to Transfer Funds to Landscape Gwaltney Field

By Press release on June 27, 2015 Baseball, Uncategorized

Supervisor Jaeckle has requested the Board transfer $6,275 from the Bermuda District Improvement Fund to the Parks and Recreation Department to purchase and install landscaping as part of a landscape improvement project along the fenceline of Gwaltney Baseball Field at Thomas Dale High School. The board can transfer funds to a county department to provide landscaping which improves public property. The $6,275 must be transferred to the Parks and Recreation Department, and the Department must hire the landscaping contractor in accordance with the Public Procurement Act and pay the contractor directly.

Max Loses Weight

By Walter "JR" Wilson on June 27, 2015 Dogpound, Uncategorized

Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. I am pretty proud of myself right now; I have managed to lose some weight and keep it off …at least till winter comes back around. For now, I will enjoy my slimmer looks. Along with the thinner lines I have been able to find some clothes in my closet that I can wear again without feeling like I have a boa constrictor around my middle. However, despite the new wardrobe, I discovered that there can be some drawbacks to losing weight. The other day I grabbed a pair…

To da Beach

By Mark Fausz on June 17, 2015 From the Editor, Uncategorized

The kids are out of school and vacation season has official begun. Pack the minivan, start your engines, and see who owns the checkered flag at the Wright Memorial Bridge. Over the weekend, as we experienced scorching temperatures, I was thinking about how ocean breezes would cut the “feels like” temperatures to bearable. Just think walks on the beach, watching the ocean, snoozing under an umbrella (no sunburns for me) and breakfast at Nags Head Pier Restaurant. No worries about tourism at any of the barrier islands. Seriously, do you know anyone who does not like the beach? The only…

Grassroots effort sends Chase to the general election

By VN Staff on June 17, 2015 Politics, Uncategorized

In a runaway victory last Tuesday in the 11th Senatorial District, Amanda Chase took down incumbent Steve Martin and Barry Moore. Both Ms. Chase and Mr. Moore were running for office for the first time. Chase overwhelmed Martin who held the Virginia Senate seat since he won the Senate position in a special election in 1994. Chase convinced voters that it was time for Martin to go. She beat Martin by over 1,000 votes in what was considered a low turnout election. Chase garnered 4,468 votes, Martin received 3,417 votes and Moore grabbed 2,691. A grassroots campaign brought Chase small…

Lecture on Medal of Honor Recipient at Historic Magnolia Grange on June 20

By Press release on June 17, 2015 Lectures, Uncategorized

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will present a lecture on Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Joshua Chamberlain at the historic Magnolia Grange House Museum on Saturday, June 20, at noon. According to local historian Jack Bantle who will present the lecture, “Joshua Chamberlain was a college professor in Maine with no military training when he volunteered during the Civil War for the Union Army. He reached the rank of Brigadier General and was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery at Gettysburg.” At the surrender ceremony for the infantry of Robert E. Lee’s Army at Appomattox Court…

Shark!

By Press release on June 17, 2015 Mixing Bowl, Uncategorized

As my family gears up for our annual pilgrimage to the beach, I am frightened to see these stories about the shark attacks occurring off of the Carolina coast. The two that occurred on Sunday are only 30 miles south of our little slice of heaven, Kure Beach. I am not sure what I will do, but I do know that I detest the fearful feeling I will have now when approaching the water. As you may remember, I grew up going to my grandparent’s house in the summers, and they happened to live at the beach. My cousin, brother,…

Blues Flash will bring swing blues to Village Green June 18

By Mark Fausz on June 17, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

The Third Thursday concert on June 18 on the Village Green (presented by the Chester Community Association (CCA) will feature Blues Flash, a blues band that plays venues across the region and the state. The band has been together for 10 years, and with its five members cover songs by the blues kings of the U.S. Blues Flash enjoys playing tunes described by its vocalist and harmonic-player, John Howe, as West Coast Jump, a swing blues that has become popular with shaggers. Flash plays a myriad of music including tunes from Elvis, Hollywood Fats and Patsy Cline. But the band puts…

Police Briefs

By Press release on June 17, 2015 Police, Uncategorized

Police Seek Robbery Suspect Police are searching for a man who robbed the Circle K at 2117 Willis Road around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30. Police said the suspect entered the business, approached the clerk and demanded cash. After receiving cash, the suspect fled on foot. No weapon was displayed during the incident. The suspect is described as a black male, about five feet seven inches tall with a dark complexion. He was wearing jeans, a black sweatshirt, a black skull cap and a light blue cloth covering his face. He had a deep voice. Anyone with information should…

Police Blotter

By Press release on June 17, 2015 Police Blotter, Uncategorized

ALDERWOOD WY (33xx block) 06/09/2015 11:15 p.m. – Unknown suspect/s gained entry through rear window and stole property. AUTUMNLEAF DR (54xx block) 06/09/2015 5:00 p.m. – Bicycles reported stolen from residence. BEACHMERE TR (523xx block) 06/08/2015 9:00 p.m. – Electronics reported stolen from vehicle. BIRDBROOK DR (39xx block) 06/08/2015 4:30 p.m. – Unknown suspect/s forced entry into residence by prying open rear window. Suspect/s also entered vehicle parked in the garage. Electronics, jewelry and miscellaneous reported stolen. CHESTERFIELD AVE (208xx block) 03/10/2015 12:01 a.m. – Two license plates reported stolen. COMMONS PZ (70xx block) 06/06/2015 12:32 a.m. – Shoplifting from…

Crime of the Week

By Press release on June 17, 2015 Crime Solvers, Uncategorized

The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program is asking for your help this week to solve a shooting case. On the evening of Friday, March 13, a resident in the 5600 block of Handel Court threw a party that lasted into the early morning hours. As the party was winding down, a small group of males came to the party and caused problems for the rest of the party-goers. Eventually, just before 3 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, one of the home’s residents told everyone to leave. The small group of males who had crashed the party instigated a fight,…

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