As summer comes to an end, many schools have already been in session for the last three weeks. Schools in this area will begin the 2016-2017 school year on Sept. 6. As students get ready to return to school, we, too, must prepare ourselves for their return. What do I mean? Traffic around school zones has not lessened, but has increased, while school buses will be back on the roads, picking up some students in the wee hours of the morning. Drivers must give themselves more time by leaving earlier each day. Most schools have a school crossing, whether or…
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Bartlett, Mr. Bobby, 68, of North Chesterfield, a Vietnam War Army veteran. Bischoff, Mr. John Robert, 76, of Chesterfield, husband of Sharon Bischoff. Burton, Mrs. Nita, 79, of Chester, widow of Raymond Benford Burton. Cauthorn, Mr. William Eugene, of Chesterfield, a Marine Corps and Navy veteran who served in the Korean War, widower of Frances Emily Cauthorn. Doliber, Mr. Adam Scott, 21, of Chesterfield. Fielder, Mr. Aaron, 32, of Chesterfield, husband of Bethanie Fielder. Hall, Mrs. Lucy Carlton, 92, of Chesterfield, widow of William F. Hall. Lethco, Mr. Roy D. “Dale,” 75, of Chester, husband of Pam Lethco. Matthews, Mr. Kenneth F. Jr., of Chesterfield, husband of Carolyn Fentriss…
CHESTER – The KidsZone at ChesterFest promises great fun for kids as it was last year with an added twist. As music drifts across the lawns of the Chester Village Green and area bands bring an eclectic mix of sounds, the KidsZone will not only have an animal petting zoo, but also an eco-friendly musical petting zoo with instruments. “Christian Life will be manning the KidsZone for the fourth time this year and have once again added a fun touch to the Fest,” said Elliott Fausz, organizer of the festival and president of the Chester Community Association. “The idea of…
CHESTERFIELD – The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, in partnership with the Chesterfield Department of Parks and Recreation, presents programs in support of home-schooling families. These programs, designed for all grade levels, are fun and engaging, and they cover specific learning objectives. Discovering Chesterfield’s Past This program addresses what life was like in rural Chesterfield long ago. Visit a replica of an early 20th century general store and imagine life in a bygone era. Take a tour of the historic Courthouse Green, walk in the footsteps of the Continental soldiers, and learn about the fight for religious freedom during the…
LC Bird Boys Volleyball Last season, the Skyhawks boys’ volleyball team played well overall. They finished in the upper half of their district before losing in the first round of the playoffs. This year, they have a new coach, De’Jon Bryant, who is looking to build upon the success they had last season. He believes this can be achieved through mental preparation and consistent learning. “I always tell my players that we’re all given a brain so make the most out of it,” Bryant stated, “That’s why I like to push their mental limits, so we can be a highly…
Thomas Dale 36, Cosby 6 Just when doubt clouded the Knights’ season opener and first few weeks of the season, the Dark Zone arrived. Thomas Dale turned two turnovers into touchdowns, amassed eight sacks, and held Cosby’s standout running back (Joe Hunt-put in if it is?) to just 31 yards on the ground en route to a 36-6 victory. Quarterback Gabe McCollin finished 6-18 passing for 130 yards and a touchdown toss to A.J. Lazaro. Running back Max Oxendine scored two touchdowns and freshman Chris Tyree had a solid debut, catching three passes and gaining 57 total yards. Defensive end…
Hello and welcome back to the “we are ready for a three-day weekend!” Dogpound. Hard to believe we are here already…where has the summer gone? Labor Day officially marks the end of summer, kids are tucked nicely back into school, and this is our last three-day weekend till Thanksgiving. Seems like a long time between holidays…but fortunately I still have a few vacation days left so I can squeeze out a couple four-day work weeks. Did you know that Labor Day actually started out as a state holiday and Oregon was the first state to put this on their calendar…
CHESTER – The Chesterfield Center for the Arts has a new donor Dr. and Mrs. Baxter Perkinson Jr. stepped up to help the Center move closer to its goal. Dr. Perkinson and family will contribute to the center’s foundation building fund and pay for some of the operation costs once it has opened. Today, (Aug. 24, 2016), the Board of Supervisors will consider renaming the future arts center in Chester the Baxter Perkinson Center for the Arts. “Dr. Perkinson Jr. and his wife Elaine have pledged an extremely generous donation to the Chesterfield Center for the Arts Foundation. According to…
ENON – The Greater Richmond Partnership announced that Niagara Bottling LLC, the largest private label bottled water supplier in the U.S., will build a $95 million, 450,000 square-foot facility in Chesterfield County’s Meadowville Technology Park, employing 76 people. A second phase is expected to increase the workforce by another 50 employees with a $50 million build-out. “Niagara Bottling, LLC is committed to providing a high-quality product with unmatched quality service to its customers,” said Brian Hess, Executive Vice President of Operation for Niagara. “The Chesterfield location allows the company to fulfill that commitment by providing an optimal location that is…
CHESTERFIELD – Sabra, maker of hummus dips, with a processing plant at the Walthall Industrial Plant, has launched a campaign and challenged others to join in efforts to alleviate the effects of food deserts. “Plants With a Purpose” has begun with a pilot program in the company’s backyard in, Richmond City and Chesterfield County. The company established an on-site garden and is coordinating with Renew Richmond, a nonprofit dedicated to urban agriculture in underserved communities, to create community education programming. Food deserts are defined by the USDA as neighborhoods and towns without ready access to fresh, healthy, affordable food. It…