Three inducted into senior volunteer hall of fame
0CHESTERFIELD — Three senior citizens were recently inducted into Chesterfield’s Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame for contributions they have made to the community since age 60. Gretchen Craig, Frank Linkous and Robert Pratt were recognized at the Board of Supervisors June 27 meeting. Craig has been volunteering at J.G. Hening Elementary School since 2014. Her volunteerism at the school began by assisting students in second grade in reading and math, as well as helping kindergarten students adjust to their new surroundings. Her commitment to students in all grade levels has been treasured by the school. For one year during her…
Recently deceased
0Adkins, Ms. Christie Larue, 59, of Chesterfield. Bunce, Mr. Glenn D., 56, of Chesterfield. Burnish, Mrs. Linda Bethel, 80, of Chesterfield, wife of James A. Burnish. Clement, Mr. Donald, 71, of Chesterfield, husband of Margaret Virginia Clement. Clough, Mr. Lloyd Charles, 74, of Chesterfield. Cox, Mr. Randy B., 69, of Chesterfield, an Army veteran, husband of Patricia Pollay. Davis, Mrs. Frances Ellen Brown, 75, of Chesterfield, wife of Larry Davis. Fenyes, Mrs. Christina Suggs, 47, of Chesterfield, wife of Sigi Fenyes. Hensley, Mr. Ricky William, 60, of Chesterfield, husband of Rose Marie Hensley. Moore, Ms. Lois K., 89, of Chesterfield.…
Fires in the heat
0Fighting a fire is hot under any condition, but it is a bit tougher when the temperature and the humidity are high. There have been many single-family dwelling fires in the region over the last few weeks. Of all the fires that have occurred, I only know the cause of one. I think that there are enough commonalities with every fire that I will talk about these fires, even though I have limited information. One fire that I read about was caused by a problem with a dryer. Dryer fires occur when the dryer is overloaded, the dryer vent gets…
Gestwick takes over at Chester UMC
0CHESTER – Chester United Methodist Church has a new pastor, the Rev. Clara Price Gestwick. Gestwick earned a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education from Columbia College in 1987 and a master’s degree in divinity from Duke Divinity School in 1990. She was ordained a deacon in 1990 and an elder in 1992. Gestwick began serving in the church as director of Children and Youth while attending Columbia College. She has served at Centenary (Portsmouth), St. Mark’s (Petersburg), Bridgewater, and St. Luke’s (Yorktown). She also served as interim pastor at congregations in Clover Hill, Mt. Pisgah and Dayton. She is married to Douglas D. Gestwick,…
Amazon employees help at YMCA’s Camp Red Feather
0CHESTER – Nearly 40 Amazon associates from two local fulfillment centers visited the Chester Family YMCA June 29 to host more than 100 children for a field day. Amazon surprised the Y with a golf cart filled with more than 2,700 items, such as water balloons, towels, and picnic blankets, to support programming throughout the summer. “It’s important to us to support communities where we live and work, and we’re thrilled to work with Chester YMCA, who has been our partner since early this year,” said Caroline Cade, general manager at one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers. “This donation of paint,…
Meadowbrook grad wins Bravo! award
0CHESTERFIELD – A Meadowbrook High graduate is among the winners of the Chesterfield Education Foundation’s 2018 Bravo! Awards. Vincent Ellis White works for Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia. He serves as program manager in the community workforce department, where he oversees the Richmond and Hampton Roads areas. A 1998 Meadowbrook High graduate, White is a best-selling author and highly-regarded speaker. White said everything that he is involved in revolves around community building and creating social change. The Bravo! awards recognize outstanding professional and community achievements of Chesterfield County Public Schools’ alumni. During the past nine years, recipients have ranged…
Delaney headed to Virginia Union
0With the recent commitments from standouts at L.C. Bird and Thomas Dale high schools, it was a Meadowbrook High athlete’s turn to ascend to the next level. Brandan Delaney, a big-bodied linebacker/defensive end and offensive lineman, recently pledged to play his college football at Virginia Union University. “I picked Virginia Union because it’s close to home, not too far,” Delaney said. The 6-2, 255-pounder graduated from Meadowbrook in June and made his commitment quickly thereafter, giving him and his family two reasons to celebrate in a short period of time. Delaney started off playing defensive end for head coach Troy…
July Jingle Trail Run to benefit Christmas Mother program
0CHESTERFIELD – Want to exercise in the beauty of nature and support a great cause? Come and participate in the second annual July Jingle Trail Run, a fundraiser benefiting the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother program. The event will take place Saturday, July 28 at Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Road, and will include both a 1K Kids Fun Run and a 5K Run/Walk for adults. The Kids Run will begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m. There will be prizes for best individual and team holiday costumes as well as snacks, music and more.…