Letters to the Editor: Mother’s Day is Not for Cows
0To the Editor Last week, The Washington Post published a major expose of the U.S. dairy industry concluding that mega dairies scam consumers into paying extra for “organic” milk that isn’t. The timing, a few days before Mother’s Day, could not be more appropriate. Dairy cows, world-wide symbols of motherhood, never get to see or nurture their babies. The newborn calves are torn from their mothers at birth and turned into veal cutlets, so the dairy industry can sell their milk. The distraught mothers bellow for days, hoping in vain for their babies’ return. Instead, they are chained on…
A tribute to Paul R. Bartsch
0Members of St. John’s Episcopal Church on Richmond Street lost their beloved music director, Paul Roberts Bartsch, suddenly in December. Still feeling the loss, a committee was formed to bring his works to life. “A Musical Tribute to the Life and Musical Works of Paul R. Bartsch” will be held at St. John’s on Sunday, May 21 at 4 p.m. The tribute will take place in the nave of the church, with a recep tion to follow in the Parish Hall. Ben Miller will serve as musical director. “St. John’s was greatly blessed when Paul became the director of music…
Mixing Bowl- Straw bale garden
0Spring is in full swing, and along with allergies it brings us longer days, warmer temperatures, and the perfect time to plant for summer. The Lashley family has always been ambitious when it comes to gardening (notice I did not say successful). We plant at least 12 tomato plants every year, along with cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, herbs, cantaloupes, watermelons, and strawberries. We love the thought of growing our own food, and we are big on canning. Unfortunately, last year was a huge disappointment. Our tomatoes were scraggly at best, producing just enough for our family to eat. The cucumbers were…
Community meeting set to share draft of Northern Jefferson Davis Special Area Plan
0The Chesterfield County Planning Department will host a meeting May 10, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., for citizens to learn about the Northern Jefferson Davis Special Area Plan and comment on the draft of the plan. The workshop-style meeting, to be held at the Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road, will offer stations on major parts of the plan. Area residents are invited to learn more about the plan and offer their thoughts. County planners will be on hand to answer questions. The special area plan covers the stretch of land along U.S. Route 1, between the James River…
Full scale emergency exercise conducted showcases local history
0The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) conducted a full-scale exercise involving all Centr al Region Hospitals that tested the transfer, wellness check, and loading of patients from four area hospitals, utilizing the Virginia Air National Guard and the Chesterfield County Executive Airport. Volu nteers were able to participate in the exercises which took place April 29. The scenario for the exercise is that an earthquake has struck Richmond, within the Central Virginia Seismic Zone. The earthquake has killed and injured thousands of individuals. Local, regional, and state resources have been depleted. In response to the disaster, the president has declared…
Celebrating 30 years
0Brock’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant & Catering is celebrating 30 years in business Friday. The date was May 12, 1987. Charlie and Doris Brock and their two sons, Jimmy and Timmy, opened their doors at the Water Tower Shopping Center. They stayed at that location for 13 years before moving across the parking lot, and remodeling a former bank building, where they have been for 17 years. They continue with their family traditions, recipes, and reputation for good service and quality food. Jimmy and Timmy became the second generation to run the restaurant and catering business when their parents retired 18 years…
POLICE BLOTTER
0SUMMARY OF REPORTED OFFENSES larceny- 41 assaults – 25 animal cases – 24 miscellaneous- 21 traffic- 19 fraud- 17 vandalisms- 16 drug offenses – 14 death investigations- 9 trespassing- 6 burglary- 5 robbery- 4 injury- 2 weapon violations- 2 APPLEFORD DR (33xx block) 04/29/2017 9:00 p.m. – Vandalism-Motor Vehicle ARBOR LAKE DR (67xx block) 04/29/2017 7:00 a.m. – Miscellaneous items stolen from residence. AUSTIN RD (15xx block) 04/28/2017 9:00 p.m. – Front driver’s side door entered. Money and miscellaneous items stolen from vehicle. AUTUMN LEAF DR (54xx block) 04/22/2017 5:00…
In a split second
0Last week, I was traveling south on Harrowgate Road. I was in the school zone, just passing Harrowgate Elementary, when a teenager on a bicycle was riding towards me. I noticed that he was looking down and I realized that he was looking at his phone. Just as I was about to go by him, his front tire hit the side of the road and his bicycle jumped into my lane. He immediately jerked the handle bars back, maintained control, and went on by me. It could have turned out much worse, but thankfully it did not. I try to…