To the Editor: The police shootings of two black men and the massacre of police in Dallas [and Baton Rouge] recently should make all of us stop to examine our attitudes and interactions with our fellow Americans. I was fortunate enough to be raised in a large military family. We lived in integrated communities here in the US and in Germany. We were taught at home and school to value a person because of their deeds, not the color of their skin. However, in the late ’80s, when one of my sisters decided to marry a black man here in…
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I have mentioned in previous columns a very common phrase in gardening don’t guess; soil test. When gardeners speak – or in my case – write the phrase, it is in reference to a laboratory analysis. The lab results measure the nutrients in the soil, their availability to the plant, the soil pH (measure of acidity), and organic matter. What this test does not reveal is the soil’s texture. What is soil texture? It is the amount of sand, silt, clay, and organic matter in the soil and how it is distributed. Soils in our area are generally well-weathered fragments…
Charles Lindbergh once said: “What freedom lies in flying, what godlike power it gives to men … I lose all consciousness in this strong unmortal [sic] space crowded with beauty, pierced with danger.” The appeal of freedom and power obtained in flight that Lindbergh spoke of is something many young boys and girls dream of, but very few ever reach it. Christopher Towns, a 2011 Thomas Dale graduate, finds that his dream of flight is within reach. “I come from a military family, and I always wanted to join when the time came,” said Towns. “I realized at a very…
ASHTON CREEK RD (50xx block) 02/09/2016 8:00 a.m. – Miscellaneous items stolen from residence. BALDWIN RD (37xx block) 07/12/2016 5:00 p.m. – Vandalism-Residential BALDWIN RD (37xx block) 07/12/2016 9:00 p.m. – Vandalism-Residential BERMUDA AVE (142xx block) 07/13/2016 3:00 p.m. – Rear door entry. BERRYBROOK DR (39xx block) 07/10/2016 7:30 p.m. – Money stolen from vehicle. BOLLINGER CT (201xx block) 07/07/2016 12:00 p.m. – Adjacent building entered. Miscellaneous items stolen. BOLLINGER DR (41xx block) 07/07/2016 8:00 p.m. – Money stolen from residence. BRAMBLETON RD (65xx block) 07/11/2016 6:30 p.m. – Vandalism-Motor Vehicle BRAMBLETON RD (66xx block) 07/09/2016 9:00 a.m. – Vehicle…
The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help to solve a commercial burglary. On July 10, unknown suspects entered the Raceway gas station in the 1900 block of West Hundred Road. While investigating the scene, Chesterfield County police discovered the suspects had entered the business by cutting a hole in the building’s exterior wall. The suspects then proceeded to break into the safe and steal thousands of dollars in cash and consumables. Additionally, they caused over $2,500 in physical damage to the Raceway. Crime Solvers is now turning to you for assistance. For more information, visit the Crime…
Our day started at about 4:15 a.m. with storms stretching from just south of Oregon Inlet, N.C. to Hatteras, N.C. A friend was warming up the motors on his boat while he and his mate were deciding what to do based upon the weather. After about an hour’s wait, we got underway. It was a beautiful ride out, and the weather improved as we headed to the east-southeast. Other than some bottom fishing trips to the Gulf Stream, it had been about thirty years since my last trip. As much as I love being at sea, I still had to…
DOBB, Mr. Stuart R. Jr., 60, of Chesterfield, husband of Donna T. Dobb. DONLAVEY, Mr. Charles Richard, 68, of Chesterfield, husband of Sandra Donlavey. GOODWIN, Mrs. Judith D., 80, of Chesterfield, widow of Raymond E. Goodwin Sr. GUASTELLA, Mr. Ernest Louis, 85, of Chester, formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., a Korean War-era Army veteran, widower of Angela Louise Guastella. KEETON, Mrs. Helen, 74, of North Chesterfield, wife of Forrest Henry Keeton. KLOW, Mr. Richard Edwin “Rick,” 64, of North Chesterfield, husband of Shirley Ann Linebarger Klow. MC CARNEY, Mr. William Lee Ray, 85, of Chester, a Navy veteran, husband of Silvia Ann Hange McCarney. NOTTINGHAM, Mr. Coleman Lee, 81,…
To some, the vultures claiming Dutch Gap as their rest and roost area are a nuisance. To others, the protected birds are a treasurer. They have been a source of controversy for years. Chesterfield County renewed a contract on July 1 with USDA Wildlife Division that allows for the monitoring, harassing and – if the county deems it necessary – even euthanasia of the birds. The two species of vultures that have called Dutch Gap home for decades are the black and turkey vultures. Vultures are not predators; they are scavengers and feed on carrion. The Dutch Gap area offers…
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will present a family-friendly event at the County Museum on Saturday, July 30. Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to learn about chores and crafts of long ago. Candle dipping will be demonstrated from 11 a.m. to noon; learn about hand -rolled bees-wax candle making from noon to 1 p.m. Experience butter churning and make an herbal sachet to take home, anytime during event hours. CHSV’s event is appropriate for all ages. While the event is free, donations are welcome. Tours of the 1892 Jail will be available during the…
Attending a high school (L.C Bird) stockpiled with college basketball prospects, it would make sense that forward Tyrek Williams plays for a prospect-laden AAU team: the River City Reign. The 6-8, 205-pound rising junior picked up his first offer which came from the Division I school, Mount St. Mary’s. News of the offer came from River City Reign’s twitter account – @RiverCityReign. To a casual sports fan, Williams name may not ring a bell. The younger brother of 2016 L.C. Bird graduate and hoopster Tahkey Williams missed all of last season with a broken bone in his leg. That being…