Recently Deceased
0AYERS, Mary Frances, 81, of N. Chesterfield, wife of Ralph K. Ayers. BAUCOM, William Douglas “Doug,” 85, of Chester, husband of Sylvia White Baucom. BOOTH, Linda Katherine, 76, of Chester, widow of Lucius Wilmer Booth. BURIJON, Robert Wilburn, 88, of Chester. CROSTIC, Gracie Joyce Rafferty, of Chesterfield, wife of Stuart Crostic. FLEMING, Natalie, 94, of Chesterfield, widow of Fred L. Fleming. GREENBAUM, Kikue I., 91, of Chesterfield, widow of Edward F. Greenbaum Sr. HOULIARES, Frances Anne, 93, of Chesterfield, widow of Triantafelos C. Houliares. JONES, Janice Lee Perdue, 83, of Chesterfield, widow of John Marshall Jones Jr. MOOTZ, Mary Helen, 93,…
What I have learned
0I was doing some house cleaning and came across some old books that were just gathering dust, but one caught my eye. “Live and Learn and Pass it on,” by Jackson Brown Jr. He essentially solicitated people’s comments on this phrase, “I’ve learned…” So, I thought I would share some of them, specifically, those from those that were 60-plus in age, since I figured they had a lot more time to learn something. “I’ve learned that life is a lot like a scooter car; not much happens unless you do some peddling.” Age 79; Unless you are of the “older” generation,…
Davis teacher holds class how she once envisioned it
0Brooke Kistner loves building relationships with students, especially those in middle school. Kistner remembers how awkward, stubborn and out of place she felt as a middle schooler and said it is rewarding to be a support for students in the same boat. “I was never one of the popular kids in school; in fact, I was extremely quiet and preferred to go unnoticed,” Kistner said. “So to be that teacher who purposely notices students to build a relationship so that they know they are loved, valued and needed is priceless.” Kistner has been teaching since 2008 and is currently in…
Morrissey talks action in legislative session
0Despite the efforts of freshman Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond) to avoid the censure of Sen. Amanda Chase (R-Chesterfield), it appeared that the Senate would vote to censure her this week. “I worked tirelessly so we could come to a compromise,” Morrissey said on Saturday, noting he supports the freedom of speech. The compromise included Chase apologizing for certain things and denouncing certain things, Morrissey said. However, on Friday, Jan. 22, Chase instead gave a general apology while condemning violence that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. On Jan. 8, the state’s Senate Democrats called on Chase to resign…
Back to school Feb. 1 for Pre-K through 5th grade
0By a 4-1 vote with Midlothian board member Dot Heffron dissenting, the Chesterfield school board on Jan. 12 approved a return to in-person learning on Feb. 1 for prekindergarten through fifth-grade students. The remaining grades would return to in-person instruction at an undetermined time. Parents and students who want to remain 100 percent virtual can do so. Clover Hill board member Kathyrn Haines was hopeful that all teachers would have a COVID-19 vaccination by March 1, thus enabling the return of secondary school students. The vote followed the direction of staff and was based on a revised recommendation from Harvard…
Revised noise ordinance approved; Holland named chair, Winslow vice chair
0The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 approved a modified noise ordinance. The noise ordinance prohibits noises from electronic devices that can be heard inside nearby residences or 50 feet from the device between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. It also prohibits noises that are “plainly audible” during daytime hours in nearby residences or 300 feet from the device. The modification passed unanimously. A violation is a misdemeanor with a fine of $100 to $500. It requires a complainant to testify before a magistrate or for a police officer to do so if there is no complainant. Exceptions are…
Full-time student, mom shares wisdom of “grit and grace”
0Despite a global pandemic and social and political unrest, these days, Kristin Wright feels unstoppable. She didn’t achieve such confidence without personal setbacks and challenges, though. “It took becoming a mother, going through a divorce, and having my life turned upside down to really dig deep and find out who I was, what I wanted, and what I was going to do about it,” Wright said. Much like Wright’s life at one point, in 2020 the world seemed to have turned upside down. In the wake of a global pandemic, joblessness increased, medical centers became overwhelmed, learning and working from…
In support of Falling Creek boat landing
0To the Editor: This is in response to the letter printed December 30, 2020 about a new boat landing planned at Falling Creek and James River in Chesterfield County. Members of Falling Creek Ironworks Foundation, Bensley Area Civic Association, and Jefferson Davis Association have been working on plans for this much needed boat landing to be located at Falling Creek. Chesterfield County officials, Chesterfield Police Department and Chesterfield Parks and Recreation Department have been working in support with the associations for their revitalization plans. The new Falling Creek Park is located there. Plans are for more development from Falling Creek…