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What did we learn?

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We had plenty of advanced warning about this most recent snowstorm. Whatever snow total you listen to, we got more this time than we usually get. I thought that I would talk about things that I observed during this snow event, with the hope that each of us will be more prepared the next time. I will have to say that storms like this one make me miss firefighting. Whether it was a winter storm, a hurricane or just a passing line of thunderstorms, it always made for an interesting day in the fire station. We were fortunate that most…

Recently Deceased

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Booth, Mr. Charles Franklin “Buddy” Jr., 73, of South Chesterfield, husband of Linda Roan Booth. Chaulklin, Mrs. Wanda Fay Ryder, of North Chesterfield, wife of David Chaulklin. Cox, Mrs. Carol Donaldson, 81, of Chesterfield, widow of Edward Wallace Cox. Daniel, Mr. Freddie Richard “Pop,” 75, of South Chesterfield. Drumwright, Mr. S. Keith, 60, of North Chesterfield, husband of Debbie B. Drumwright. Edwards, Mr. Bobby William, 82, of North Chesterfield, a Coast Guard veteran, husband of Thelma D. Edwards. Grey, Ms. Mary Dell, 73, of North Chesterfield. Hartman, Mr. Richard D., 58, of Chesterfield, husband of Connie Gardner Hartman. Hudson, Mr. Wayland Branch, 68, of Chester.…

LOIS TYUS WILLIAMS

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Lois Tyus Williams, 94, of Chester, Va. passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. She was born in Griffin, Ga. to her late parents, Roscoe Edison Tyus and Lois Tyus Cox. She was the widow of the late Jim R. Williams, the love of her life. She is survived by her two precious daughters, Ann and husband Richard Ransom of Newton, Ma., Lois and husband Richard White of Burlington, N.C.; four grandchildren, James and Elizabeth Ransom, Laura and Brian White; sisters, Betty Jo Langfield of Griffin, Ga., and Ann O’Farrell of Columbia, S.C. She was preceded in death by two…

Overlooked but not forgotten

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Kier Townsend commits to Rhode Island University Underrated. Overlooked. Those are ugly words in the athletic community. College recruiters are the tireless type though, sifting through the sand for a diamond. Kier Townsend believes he that could be that player. “In my opinion I was overlooked and it just made me work harder and strive to become a better athlete all-around,” Townsend said. “I made sure I did something to make myself better every day. I knew someone would take a chance on me.” One school got their potential diamond in the rough when the wide receiver and cornerback announced…

Let’s do Lunch, Learn how to Grow Your Business

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Join Chesterfield County Economic Development as they partner with First Citizens Bank to educate and support new and small businesses.  Take advantage of this free learning opportunity. With a focus on money management the meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 11:30 a.m. at the economic development office at 9401 Courthouse Rd. near the Chesterfield County Courthouse. Registration is required to attend and you must register to attend. Contact: Latisha Jenkins 748-1065 or email her at [email protected] or visit the economic development website at chesterfieldeconomicdevelopment.com/learn/

Dogpound Hearts

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Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. There is great news in the air…I am actually writing about a holiday “before” it even gets here. Insert “happy dance.” Yes, I am talking about Valentine’s Day. As you (my faithful readers of the pack) know that I understand the commercialism of the holidays and I am a big advocate of doing nice things all the time and not just on the designated holiday. So buck-up guys and gals, get in gear and do something special for those that play a significant role in your life. Now, I…

Senate Passes Bill Targeting Black Vultures

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By James Miessler – Capital News Service The black vulture of Virginia has found itself in the crosshairs of legislation passed by the Senate this week. Senate Bill 37, sponsored by Sen. Bill Carrico, R-Grayson, would authorize the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to make agreements with government agencies and with farmers and other people to control the black vulture population. The Senate voted 39-1 on Wednesday in favor of the bill. The lone dissenter was Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath. SB 37 now goes to the House of Delegates for consideration. Carrico said the vultures have become a…

Virginia Parents Lobby for Production and Distribution of Cannabis Oil for Children w/ Epilepsy in Virginia

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On February 2, 2016 Virginia Parents for Medical Marijuana will hold a Press Conference at 11:15 am in front of the Virginia General Assembly Building in Richmond.   The group, composed of parents and their children with intractable epilepsy, will be in Richmond to lobby members of the Assembly in support of Senate Bill (SB) 701, “Cannabidiol oil and THC-A oil; permitting of pharmaceutical processors to manufacture and provide.” The group was successful last year in helping to pass Senator Dave Marsden’s bill, SB1235 and Delegate Dave Albo’s bill, HB1445 which provided an affirmative defense to patients with intractable epilepsy taking Cannabidiol oil (CBD)…

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