John Rolfe Players
0The John Rolfe Players were as much a part of local theatre just as peas are to carrots. The force behind the group was Dottie and her husband Larry Armstrong. Between the two of them some say they were the John Rolfe theatre group. Formed in 1955 the couple said people had been “bitten by the bug.” Betty Matthews who has promoted the idea of a local arts venue, (Chesterfield Center for the Arts) credits Dottie with conceiving the idea.
Weekly Calendar
0FEBRUARY 24 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Break at 5 p.m. for dinner and resume aat 6:30 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd. CONCEALED CARRY AND HANDGUN SAFETY COURSE – 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center, 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield. Reserrvation – Contact Sergeant R. L. Phillips, (804) 768-7505. CHESTERFIELD NEEDLEWORK FRIENDS – 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Central Library. Learn to knit or crochet. We will make afghans for From The Heart that will be donated to charities. INTRODUCTION TO CHAINMAIL – 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.…
Parks and Recreation Director Michael Golden Announces Retirement
1Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Director Michael S. Golden announced recently his plans to retire, effective April 1. His career with the county has spanned nearly 37 years, including serving as parks and recreation director since 1992. Under Golden’s leadership, the county has seen significant progress with the facilities for youth sports, historical sites and conservation areas on the James and Appomattox rivers. The county parks system has grown to accommodate more than five million visitors a year. Through his philosophy of working with regional partners, the county has also experienced an increase in sports tourism. “Mike is clearly passionate…
The Last Time
0I just cannot stand how fast my children are growing up. It is truly a desperate time in my house, I am losing it. Instead of relishing in each new growth spurt, every new activity, milestones being reached; I am instead screaming in my head, “No, no, wait!” It is excruciating watching them grow up and away from me. I know, believe me, I know that I sound like a lunatic. Of course I love when they try something new and adventurous, when they go above and beyond my expectations of them, when they are daring and strong. But (there’s…
Care Packages for Homeless
0Elizabeth Davis Middle students donated items and created care packages for homeless people. Socks, food and toiletries are included in the 27 packages that were given to a local church to distribute.
Movie and Pilot TV Show Filmed in Chester
0“Shooting the Prodigal” is a film that was shot in and around Chester. Village News reported on the filming at Rivers Bend during last summer. The feature premier will be held at the Bird Theatre on Cary Street, in Richmond, and will open the Richmond International Film Festival on March 3. The tongue-in-cheek film, in which Richmond stands in for Alabama tells the story of an fiery preacher Baptist preacher who make a movie about the Bible’s story of Prodigal Son. It is a movie about the making of a movie. The producer, director and cast will answer questions after…
Three-Peat: Warriors bring home third straight state championship
0Things didn’t look so bright for Matoaca wrestling during the regular season. People said that their run was over. Some even said they felt as though new coach Hal Miles had allowed the program to decline. If you formed either of these opinions during the season, you were wrong. Matoaca pulled off a seemingly improbable three peat and claimed their third consecutive 5A State Championship on the last match of the night, with heavyweight Anthony “Shan” Helm claimed what was also his third straight state championship. “We had a plan the whole time,” said Matoaca coach Hal Miles. “It’s just…
Police Blotter
0BACKWATER TR (56xx block) 12/25/2015 12:01 a.m. – Firearms stolen from residence. BEULAH RD (41xx block) 02/10/2016 2:30 p.m. – Front license plate stolen. BRANDERS BRIDGE RD (124xx block) 02/11/2016 10:15 a.m. – Weapons Violations-Other BROADWATER WY (149xx block) 02/18/2016 12:00 p.m. – Entry through unlocked front door. Miscellaneous property taken. CASTLEWOOD RD (49xx block) 02/17/2016 12:01 a.m. – Responding to an alarm call, window discovered damaged and entry gained into the listed business. At this time nothing reported stolen. CASTLEWOOD RD (50xx block) 02/17/2016 2:00 p.m. – Property stolen from vehicle. No signs of force noted. CHESTER HILL CR…