That was then… Good Friday massacre
0From 1619 to 1622 bog iron was smelted in an iron furnace at the mouth of Falling Creek. John Berkley was selected to manage the construction of the ironworks. Several settlements also existed from the falls which is now at Richmond to Jamestown. Coxendale, Bermuda Hundred, Farrars Island and Kingsland among others which Sir Thomas Dale governed after he return from England to restock Jamestown to find the settlers dying and living in filth. During the time period leading up to 1622 the natives were getting restless and settlers found it increasing difficult to work and live their day to…
CALENDAR
0april 19 > AMERICAN RED CROSS KNIT/CROCHET CLASSES – 10 a.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. Details, Vee Hancock, (804) 276-2891. april 20 > COMPANION SUPPER – 6 p.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. For more information contact Deanie Clements, 790-1115 or Sarah Allen, 768-8602. april 22 > EARTH DAY CHESTER FARMERS MARKET – 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Chester Village Green. FALLING CREEK IRONWORKS ANNUAL EVENT – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Falling Creek Ironworks Park, 6908 Jeff Davis Hwy. Activities include guided tours, exhibits, costumed interpretation, living history, period demonstrations, Native American dancing and children’s…
Spring session sign-up for Citizens Academy
0Chesterfield County is offering a hands-on approach for citizens to learn about local government and tour county facilities. Registration is open for the new Government Citizens Academy, which begins next month. The Government Citizens Academy, free of charge for participants, offers a chance for the public to learn about the county, meet local government leaders and offer feedback about how the county is serving them. “Providing citizens a comprehensive look at how and why local government services are provided enhances our ability to engage with those we serve,” said Susan Pollard, director of the Department of Communications and Media, which…
Richmond Symphonic Winds coming to West Hundred
0The Richmond Symphonic Winds will present a Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Chester Presbyterian Church, 3424 West Hundred Rd. The 40-member ensemble, under the direction of Iris Schwartz, consists of professional musicians, music educators, college professors, and other dedicated musicians from Richmond, Chesterfield and the Tri-Cities. Founded in August 1994, the Richmond Symphonic Winds presented its inaugural concert that October at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. Over the years, numerous concerts been performed at various schools, churches, and historic places, as well as the Dogwood Dell. The Spring Concert will feature music by American composers such…
Flowering dogwoods: a sure sign of spring
0Traveling around central VA the last two weeks has reminded me just how beautiful spring is. Trees and shrubs are bursting with color, lawns are greening up, and birds serenade us at sunrise. One tree in particular has been especially brilliant this year. The flowering dogwood, or Cornus florida for those who prefer the scientific name, is the state tree and the state flower of Virginia. The four white “flowers” of the flowering dogwood are actually bracts that surround the true yellow flowers in the center of the cluster. The flowering dogwood is known as an understory tree, meaning it…
Spring into music as the Chesterfield County Public Library in partnership with Chesterfield Arts Foundation offers family-friendly concerts and educational music programs Saturdays from April 22 to June 17 at Chester, Enon, Ettrick-Matoaca, and Meadowdale libraries. The concert series is a preliminary preview of the entertainment options available for the future Baxter Perkinson Chesterfield Arts Center planned for construction in the next 12 months. All concerts are free. The kick off is April 22 at Village Green by Chester Library featuring One Voice Ensemble, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This is a smaller section of the One Voice chorus, and…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Feral cat ownership
0I read in the Village News, March 22, 2017 XIX No.32 issue, the front page editorial titled “Cat lovers concerned over new ordinance amendment” by Mark Fausz, Managing Editor. Cat lovers concern was not on the Board meeting agenda. A better title for a front-page news article would have been “the Board passes ordinance amendment limiting feral cat ownership.” In the first paragraph, Mr. Fausz sourced Psychology Today as to the percentage of pet owners who like dogs and those who like cats. I do not think that came up in the hearing on the ordinance amendment. Later in the…
Recently Deceased
0Bagby, Mr. Robert R. Jr., 75, of North Chesterfield, husband of Vivian Dillard Bagby. Ball, Mrs. Sherri Paige Motley, 57, of Chesterfield, wife of Jeff Ball. Bennett, Mrs. Geraldine, of Chesterfield, widow of Lloyd Thomas Bennett. Blanton, Wyatt Russell, of Chesterfield, infant son of Nicole B. Blanton. Burton, Mr. Ryan Scott “Bulldog,” 28, of Matoaca, husband of Angela Burton. Carey, Mr. Garnett Bagley Jr., 58, of Chesterfield. Carney, Mrs. Joyce Ann Towles, 70, of Chesterfield, widow of Eddie Carney. Corrada, Mr. Richard E. Sr., 86, of Chesterfield, companion of Diana B. Flowers and widower of Betty L. Corrada. Drake, Mr. Parris Westinghouse, 90, of Chesterfield, a World War II…