Flashing yellow arrow displays arrive at four locations in Chesterfield
0The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) have implemented new signal displays at four locations in Chesterfield County which began this month to make turning left at each intersection more efficient. The new four-head signals use a combination of a green arrow and a flashing yellow to allow for a smoother flow of traffic and to reduce wait time for left-turning vehicles. When illuminated, the flashing yellow arrow allows waiting motorists to make a left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic. Solid red arrow. Drivers intending to turn left must stop and wait. Do not enter an intersection to turn when…
JFWCC Inaugural Mary’s Charity Ball Raises $25,000 for The Doorways
0The Junior Federated Women’s Club of Chester (JFWCC), through their inaugural Mary’s Charity Ball collectively raised $25,000 to support The Doorways mission of providing lodging and support for patients and their loved ones who need to be close to Richmond area hospitals but not far from the feeling of home. Mary’s Charity Ball was held last month at the Richmond Marriott to honor the late Mary Schindel, the Club’s longtime leader who passed away after a nine year battle with Leukemia. Schindel was also the Founder and Owner of She Chester Boutique, where behind the counter an inscription read ‘She…
Weekly Calendar
0APRIL 27 ZIKA VIRUS INFORMATION – 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Meadowdale Library. Presented by the Virginia Department of Health. BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING – 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd. The public meeting for the afternoon session will begin at 3 p.m., break at 5 p.m. for dinner, and then resume at 6:30 p.m. APRIL 28 HOARDING AND THE VIRGINIA FAIR HOUSING LAW – 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Hoarding is among a few conditions and disorders that have been added and classified as disabilities under the Virginia Fair Housing law Housing providers…
A leap forward for restoration of rights
0To the Editor: At a recent voter registration drive at a local Walmart, we had to distribute a couple of “restoration of rights” forms. Restoring the right to vote should not be a challenging issue, but we encouraged those receiving the forms to fill in their violation dates, have it notarized, and mail it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, then wait. The basic right to participate in our American political process had been denied to so many young, and old alike – until now. Gov. Terry McAuliffe has given an opportunity to the disenfranchised to become full-time citizens. Why…
GOP is losing their values
0To the Editor: At 85 years old I have been a loyal supporter of the Republican Party for many years. As of now, I feel my party has joined the Democrats in supporting anti-small business (maybe not knowingly). They have backed legislation with all kinds of rules and regulations that hold back many young people from starting their own business. Generally today, new businesses are of the “retail” kind. Insurance, rules, regulations are less restrictive. This makes it easier for start-ups, but it is the kind of business that pays employees less money. A few years back, many new small…
Bell’s Palsy
0Many of the symptoms of relatively simple and benign medical conditions can mimic those of more serious illnesses. For example, individuals suffering from a panic attack or gastroesophageal reflux disease may think they are having a heart attack. This makes it difficult for us to decide whether to rush to the ER or doctor’s office or to just wait it out. In most cases, it is better to be safe than sorry and have yourself checked by your physician. Many diseases are more effectively treated if diagnosed early. Such is the case with Bell’s palsy. The condition causes a sudden…
The right companion
0Everyone needs a companion, even your tomatoes. No, I am not suggesting spending quality time with your plants. Companion Planting is combining two or more plants in the same area so one or all benefit from the other. These benefits include: shade, ground cover to reduce erosion, improving the soil quality, and pest management by repelling unwanted bugs and attracting beneficial insects. A classic example of companion planting is the three sisters used by ancient American Indians. The three sisters are corn, pole beans, and squash. The corn plant needs large amounts of nitrogen. The pole beans climb the corn…
Obituary: Michael Thomas Dubus
0MICHAEL THOMAS DUBUS Michael Thomas Dubus was born August 30, 1931 in Bernardsville, New Jersey. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Bridget Walsh Dubus, his infant son Thomas and his daughter, Mary Schindel. Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 63 years, Catherine; daughter Kathleen (Bob) Cravens of Ellsworth, Maine; son Michael (Marietta) Dubus of Atlanta, Georgia; son Tim (Mary) Dubus of Denver, Colorado; daughter Maureen (Kevin) Stengel of Richmond; and son-in-law Paul Schindel of Chester. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren – Catie, Zach and Molly Cravens; Patrick, Kelsey and Matthew Dubus; Michael, Bridget and Maggie Dubus; Connor,…