Ivey UMC dedicates prayer labyrinth
0The Rev. Anita Mays Lucord stands next to Chris Ganoe, who recently built a labyrinth outside Ivey United Methodist. The community has a new path for prayer. High school student Chris Ganoe recently built a labyrinth outside Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church, located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Davis Highway and Harrowgate Road. An International Baccalaureate student at Prince George High School, Ganoe was required to complete a “capstone” project to successfully finish the five-year program. His project was to have community impact and align with his personal interests. Given his strong faith and commitment to his church, it…
CCPS teachers of the year
0Chesterfield County Public Schools’ teachers of the year from the Village News’ coverage area are listed below. Elementary schools •Bellwood Elementary: Amanda McCullough •Bensley Elementary: Kelly McDougald •Beulah Elementary: Lauren Pilgrim •Marguerite Christian Elementary: Sarah Robenson •Curtis Elementary: Kimberly Burnett •Ecoff Elementary: Lauren Watts •Enon Elementary: Debra Lewis •Ettrick Elementary: Anna Reilly •Falling Creek Elementary: Mark Erickson •Gates Elementary: Crystal Walker •Harrowgate Elementary: Kristen Callan •Hening Elementary: Shawn Sthreshley •Hopkins Elementary: Lauren Harlow •Jacobs Road Elementary: Ashley Carroll •Matoaca Elementary: Christa Godfrey •Salem Church Elementary: Melissa Anderson •Elizabeth Scott Elementary: Kaitlyn Festa •Wells Elementary: Lisa Coffey Middle schools •Carver Middle:…
Off to Germany
0Matoaca High School student Ian Thornbrugh, a rising senior, has received the prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange scholarship. The scholarship, which is co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and German Bundestag (Parliament), awards 250 American high school students. Thornbrugh will spend the school year in Germany living with a host family, attending a German high school, and participating in a four-week language and cultural immersion camp to gain a better understanding of German culture, language and everyday life.
Little Library
0First-grade teacher Jennifer Ferguson is about to cut the ribbon April 25 at a ceremony for a Little Library at C.C. Wells Elementary School. As part of a Project Based Learning project, first-graders were challenged with a questions such as, “How can we build and collect books for a Little Library to help give back to our community?” They designed blueprints for a Little Library and hosted a school-wide book drive to collect books to stock the library. (Maureen Capel photo)
Recently deceased
0Barber, Roger “Bobby” Leon Sr., 67, of North Chesterfield, husband of Dawn B. Barber. Barron, Charles Edward, 66, of Chesterfield, husband of Dorothy Barron. Cartte, Evelyn Mae, 81, of North Chesterfield, widow of Charles H. Cartte. Cox, Jeffrey, 47, of Chesterfield. Crowley, James A., 65, of Chesterfield, husband of Dawn Crowley. Harris, Katherine Elkins Stefi, 78, of Chesterfield, widow of Danny Theodore “Ted” Stefi. Hatton, Robert B., 93, of Chester. Heath, Shane Tyler, 48, of North Chesterfield. Keffer, Sondra K., 76, of North Chesterfield, wife of Charles H. Keffer. Kellam, Jean P., 89, of Chesterfield, , widow of Walter L. Kellam. Perry, Larry B., 85, of South Chesterfield, an Air Force…
DOGPOUND AT THE RACES
0Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. I had the opportunity to go the Kentucky Oaks race, which is held at the famous Churchill Downs a day before the Kentucky Derby. I got an invite from a vendor to attend the Friday race, and I was in a bit of quandary on how to dress since he said he would be wearing a coat and tie. As most of you know, these races are known for the ladies who dress up in colorful dresses and hats, and even some of the men get into the act.…
A two-wedding weekend to remember
0A two-wedding weekend to remember My reason for writing this column is to educate my readers on a plethora of life safety issues. Fires, motor vehicle accidents and medical emergencies are happening every day. However, every once in a while, I get to write about something different. I recently attended two weddings, one that I officiated and one that I was invited to as a surprise guest; the first in Virginia and the second in West Virginia. The wedding in Virginia was at 1 p.m. and the West Virginia wedding was at 2 p.m. The Virginia wedding was a picturesque…
Walking is a virtual reality for Chester woman
0June Peat (Radiant Snapshots photo)June Peat hiked at the Grand Canyon. Peat’s dog Honey walks too. June Peat has been virtually walking for nearly 12 years, and she enjoys it. In the summer of 2007, Peat and her family took their usual trip to Duck, N.C. “We were on the beach, and I looked so horrible in a bathing suit that I decided I needed to do something,” the 75-year-old said. That July, Peat began walking, and she hasn’t stopped. At the time, Peat worked for Lucy Corr, and Chesterfield County’s Government Center Trail system was new. “My daughter, Beth,…