Weekly Calendar
0MARCH 9 BIRDSCAPING – 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Enon Library. Learn how to choose plants and design a garden that will attract various types of birds. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Break at 5 p.m. for dinner and resume at 6:30 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd. MARCH 10 JOINT DALE DISTRICT COMMUNITY MEETING – 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Jim Holland, Dale District Supervisor AND john Erbach, Dale School Board Member. Topic: Overview: Chesterfield County Proposed Fiscal Year. Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE…
History-based Summer Camps Offered
0The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) in partnership with Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer four camps this summer. Diggin’ in History Beginner Archaeology Camp is designed for children ages eight through 12 who will learn how to search for clues from the past. Hands-on activities include site surveys, excavations and artifact repair. A field trip to the Prince George Heritage Museum is included. The dates for these camps are July 11through 15 and August 8 through 12. Time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $100/camper. Prepaid registration is required. Junior Archaeology Summer Camp,…
Is Animal Control for Dogs Only?
0To the Editor: What would you do if a close relative died, leaving two pet cats and you were allergic to them? What if you lost your job, had your home foreclosed and had to move somewhere you couldn’t take your family’s pet cat? What if a neighbor moved, abandoning several cats who then appeared on your doorstep, hungry and cold? What would you do? You should be able to call Animal Control and, at the very least, be referred to some of the local private shelters or other organizations who might be able to help. No, Chesterfield Animal Control’s…
Local Semi-Finalist in National Scholarship
1Megan Stith from Thomas Dale High School is honored as a semi-finalist in the Forty-seventh annual national Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Competition. The prestigious awards are granted to high school seniors for the best all around presentations including an explanation of why they are planning careers in government service. The Foundation noted that these students represent the most talented and accomplished of our country’s young leaders and that it is these young men and women who are dedicating themselves to public service. The Foundation’s headquarters is in Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Information about the Foundation membership and the Foundation’s scholarship…
What has become of us
0Hallelujah, March is finally here! As per most years, my winter doldrums vanish the instant the skies turn that Carolina blue and the sun starts to warm my skin. I love to hear the birds chirping, and my children playing outside. My windows are wide open and so is my heart this time of year. The blooms from the daffodils float in the breeze and the soft whisper of warmer days to come brush your skin. I absolutely can get drunk on spring. March is the light at the end of my dark, dreary, winter tunnel. I adore this month.…
Police Blotter
0ALCOTT RD (25xx block) 03/01/2016 10:00 p.m. – Electronics, jewelry and consumable goods stolen from residence. ALFALFA LN (23 block) 02/04/2016 12:00 p.m. – Front door entry. Jewelry and electronics reported stolen. ALLIED RD (137xx block) 03/03/2016 10:00 a.m. – Miscellaneous property stolen from construction site. ARBOR LAKE DR (68xx block) 02/25/2016 8:30 a.m. – Jewelry stolen from residence. AUTUMNLEAF DR (57xx block) 02/25/2016 10:15 p.m. – Vandalism-Motor Vehicle BENSLEY COMMONS BLVD (28xx block) 02/29/2016 5:45 p.m. – Weapons Violations-Throwing Missiles BRADLEY BRIDGE RD (136xx block) 03/03/2016 7:00 p.m. – Vandalism-Motor Vehicle BRANDERS BRIDGE RD (124xx block) 03/02/2016 7:00 a.m.…
Crime of the Week
0The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help to catch some bold thieves. On Saturday, Feb. 20, at approximately 3:15 p.m., three men entered the Walmart in Chattanooga Plaza Shopping Center on Hull Street Road. They went to the electronics department and appeared to be looking at iPods. After a short period of time, one of the male suspects tried breaking into the locked iPod case while the other two stood watch at the isles. Eventually, one of the other suspects did break in, and, over the next half-hour, managed to steal more than 20 iPods by concealing…
Recently Deceased
0Armstrong, Mr. Robert L., 81, of Chester, an Army veteran of the Korean War, husband of Joy M. Armstrong. Bonaparte, Mrs. Norvell V., of Chesterfield. Boswell, Mr. James B., 83, of North Chesterfield, a Korean War Marine Corps veteran, husband of Linda Boswell. Cameron, Mr. John Martin, 75, of Chesterfield. Gilley, Mr. Joseph W. Jr., 55, of North Chesterfield. Keeton, Mrs. Dolores Greenstreet, 86, of Chesterfield, widow of James E. Keeton Jr. Lacy, Mr. Terrell Richmond “Dick,” 77, of North Chesterfield, a Marine Corps Reserve veteran, husband of Karla M. Lacy. Nieding, Mr. David Allen, 53, of Chesterfield. Sanders, Miss…