Leg Cramps
0Leg cramps are a common medical malady that can affect all ages. Many individuals experience leg or muscle cramps in relation to specific activities, for example during exercise. However, in others, pinpointing the cause of a cramp may not be so straightforward. Muscles are designed for locomotion. That is, they allow movement of the body by moving the bones to which they are attached. Each muscle is attached via a tendon to a bone at one end, its “origin;” and to another bone at its opposite end, its “insertion.” Between the two bones is a joint. When the muscle contracts,…
Turf Maintenance Tips
0Spring is soon upon us and so is lawn season. I had the pleasure recently of visiting The Diamond to discuss turf care with Steve Ruckman, Sports Turf Manager for the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Steve was gracious with his time and we chatted about grasses, soils, drainage, irrigation, and turf mowers. He is a turf professional and was willing to share some of his knowledge. The turf at the Diamond is a combination of perennial rye grass and two types of bermudagrass. Rye grass is a cool season grass meaning it grows primarily in the fall and spring. Bermudagrass is…
Comic Con
0The Chesterfield County Public Library will host its annual Chesterfield Comic Con on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd, North Chesterfield. Local artist and designer BizhanKhodabandeh, illustrator of the comic book Little Red Fish, will present “Comic Pacing and Storytelling.” Cosplay artist Brandon Moseley will demonstrate “The Art of Crafting a Monster” and take participants inside his costume from the movie “Alien.” This year’s event will also include games, a Yu-Gi-Oh card tournament, a comic book swap, a station to print t-shirts and exhibitors, such as the Steampunk Alliance of Eastern…
Police Blotter
0ALCOTT RD (25xx block) 02/20/2016 3:00 a.m. – Money and miscellaneous items reported stolen from residence. ALFALFA LN (24xx block) 02/22/2016 12:00 p.m. – Consumable goods reported stolen from residence. ALFALFA LN (25xx block) 02/19/2016 12:01 a.m.- Injury Accidental – Heroin Overdose BARON DR (57xx block) 12/15/2015 7:00 a.m. – Miscellaneous items stolen from vehicle. BEACHMERE DR (142xx block) 02/20/2016 10:30 p.m. – Vandalism-Motor Vehicle BEAU SPRINGS DR (29xx block) 02/19/2016 6:00 p.m. – Vandalism-Motor Vehicle BRANDERS BRIDGE RD (135xx block) 02/20/2016 10:00 p.m. – Electronics stolen from residence. BRIDGESIDE CT (71xx block)02/20/2016 9:30 p.m. – Vandalism-Motor Vehicle BUCCANEER DR…
Crime of the Week
0The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help to solve an armed robbery. On Feb. 15, a man entered the Manchester Moose Lodge, located at 11110 Trade Rd. in Chesterfield County. The man approached several customers and an employee, brandished a firearm and zip tied them to chairs. He proceeded to rob the business and made off with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect is described as a white male between 30 and 40 years old. He stood approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and appeared to weigh 250 pounds. The suspect was last seen wearing a…
Probability and Reality
0Last Wednesday was an unusual weather day in Virginia. Seven tornadoes ravaged different parts of the state, causing loss of lives, multiple serious injuries and extensive property damage. Though I applaud our local news agencies for moment-by-moment reports, I do not believe that we are ready for this type of weather, in this part of the country. I was working on August 6, 1993, when the tornado hit the Walmart in Colonial Heights. What I remember from that experience was that the people inside the Walmart played a major role in the rescue efforts, immediately after the tornado struck. From…
Recently Deceased
0Adams, Mrs. Carolyn Fleetwood, 58, of South Chesterfield, wife of Kenneth Adams. Armstrong, Mrs. Lillian P., 85, of Chesterfield, widow of Earnest C. Armstrong Sr. Banks, Mr. James “Pee Wee” R., of Chesterfield. Bailey, Mrs. Nellie Downs, 89, of Chesterfield, widow of Russell Ernest Bailey. Bilski, Mr. Brian K., 52, of North Chesterfield. Callender, Ms. Theresa J., of North Chesterfield. Edwards, Mr. Eric E., 44, of Chesterfield. Fletcher, Mr. Jarrett O., 37, of North Chesterfield. Hickman, Mrs. Yolanda “Dolly” Bodrick, 59, of North Chesterfield, wife of James E. Hickman Sr. Iverson, Mrs. Mary Frances, 71, of Chester, wife of Clifford “Butch” Martin. Kellar, Mrs. June Wood, 75, of…
Route 10 Clean Up
0Members of the Kiwanis Club of Chester cleaned up Route 10 last Saturday. Joining the effort were from left, John Howsman, Greg White, Noelle Grosso, Pam Dvorak, Wayne Stuart, Wendy Holiday, Gary Burleigh, Bob Holiday, CJ Weaver.