Summer Learning Activities
0Chesterfield County Public Library will offer a unique summer learning program with dozens of prizes to encourage students to learn while having fun. The 10-week program is based on the popular game Minecraft. Go into any Chesterfield Library and get your first gold ticket to start the adventure. Available during library hours at all library locations. For more information call 751-CCPL or visit library.chesterfield.gov.
Police Blotter
0ALCOTT RD (25xx block) 06/26/2016 10:30 p.m. – Vandalism-Motor Vehicle ARBOR CROFT WY (111xx block) 06/26/2016 11:00 a.m. – Front door entry. Jewelry, electronics, and miscellaneous items stolen. BARNWOOD TL (57xx block) 06/25/2016 6:00 p.m. – Money and miscellaneous items stolen from vehicle. BECKINHAM DR (59xx block) 06/28/2016 9:00 p.m. – Vandalism-Motor Vehicle BEULAH RD (64xx block) 06/26/2016 10:00 a.m. – Vehicle parts stolen from residence. BIRCHS BLUFF RD (36xx block) 06/23/2016 6:00 p.m. – Miscellaneous items stolen from residence. BIRDBROOK DR (39xx block) 06/27/2016 12:45 p.m.- Weapons Violations-Illegal Discharge BRAMPTON WY (28xx block) 06/23/2016 6:00 p.m.- Miscellaneous items stolen…
Recently Deceased
0Anderson, Ms. Virginia Austin, 92, of Chesterfield. Broaddus, Mr. Orride Temple, 73, of Chesterfield. Brock, Mr. Charles Franklin, 81, of Chesterfield, a Navy veteran, husband of Doris M. Brock. Brown, Mr. Harry, 65, of Chesterfield, husband of Velma Lynch Brown. Corbett, Mrs. Kirsten Louisa, 41, of North Chesterfield, wife of Matthew Q. Corbett. Davis, Ms. Denice “Niecy” C. Poellnitz, 32, of Chesterfield, fiancée of Jason George. Edwards, Mrs. Katherine Johnson, 85, of Chester, wife of Lloyd Edwards. Fowlkes, Mr. Earl A. Sr., 85, of Chesterfield, an Army veteran, husband of Jean M. Fowlkes. Gilliam, Mrs. Erner Virginia Mason, 96, of Chesterfield, widow…
Pool Chemicals
0Fire departments are dealing with an increased number of calls caused by issues with pool chemicals. There have been responses to both privately owned and public pools. While it is important to maintain pool water at proper levels, it is equally important that pool owners and mangers understand the chemicals that they are using. It is not my intent to make you hazardous materials specialists, but to prevent a hazardous environment. I will attempt to approach this from two directions: the cause and effect of problems associated with pool chemicals and the actions that you must take when a problem…
HistoriCorps to preserve Ettrick’s historic Summerseat
0HistoriCorps, a nationally recognized historic preservation organization based in Colorado, starts work this summer on a new project of local significance. Historic Summerseat, located in the Village of Ettrick and owned by Virginia State University (VSU), will undergo exterior preservation using a cadre of volunteers and students over a six-week period. This field school will serve as a demonstration project for HistoriCorps and creates the opportunity for the organization to establish a local preservation program to serve other historic structures in the region. HistoriCorps’s work in the Tri-Cities area is being funded through a $130,797 grant from The Cameron Foundation.…
New School Superintendent has First Community Meeting
0By LJ McCoy The one-time Carver Middle School assistant principal, Dr. James Lane, recently gave his first public address since being sworn in as the new Chesterfield County School Superintendent to church members attending a men’s fellowship event at the Chester Methodist Church. “I want to learn from the community, what they want from the schools,” he said during the meeting. Accompanying Dr. Lane at the men’s fellowship event was School Board Vice Chair Carrie Coyner. In her brief comments, she emphasized the need to build partnerships in order to be proactive in strengthening community relations. The vice chair also…
James D. Worsley Named Parks and Recreation Director
0Chesterfield County recently named Dr. James D. Worsley as new director of the Chesterfield County parks and recreation department. Worsley is filling the position of longtime director Michael S. Golden, who retired April 1. Worsley will begin Aug. 1. Currently the parks and recreation director for Columbus, Ga., – he held that a position starting in 2011 –Worsley has a doctorate in leadership studies from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees in recreation management and parks, recreation and tourism, both from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is also a…
Thomas Dale standout to FUMA
0By Harrison Louis If you want to get better, sometimes you need to take a step outside your comfort zone, get some fresh air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be. Mariel Jennings has taken stock of his life and now knows where he needs to be. Jennings, a 6-4 wide receiver who graduated from Thomas Dale declared he would play football at Fork Union Military Academy. The 170-pounder looks to make a huge impact and handle business for Fork Union. “What I like about the program is they are all about business up…