Democrats’ Priorities: Job Training, School Funding
0By Diana DiGangi, Capital News Service RICHMOND – Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates vowed Monday to fight for prison and health-care reforms, more education funding and better job training during the General Assembly’s 2016 legislative session, which starts Wednesday. At a press conference, 18 of the 33 Democratic delegates detailed their caucus’ plan to support Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s workforce initiative, called “the New Virginia Economy.” “We support the governor’s initiative so that we can invest in Virginia,” said Del. Charniele Herring of Alexandria, who chairs the House Democratic Caucus. “Together we can pave the way forward creating programs and…
First Day Hikes
0The first day of the New Year brought out hundreds of families to breath fresh air and discover Pocahontas State Park for the First Day Hike. Celebrating their 80th anniversary in 2016 of the Virginia State Park system, there were a number of ways to participate for those interested in self-guided opportunities, geocaching, discovering the parks newly created tree I.D., trails and or visiting the Nature Center, CCC Museum and the front office. Ranger-led experiences included a four-mile loop hike exploring the CCC Legacy, a stroller-friendly Tree I.D. Hike and a two- and a-half-mile loop around Beaver Lake. Parking fees…
Additional Land Makes More Arts Venues Possible
0Almost 20 years in the making, the Chesterfield Center for the Arts is one step closer to where it needs to be for the first brick to be laid, and vision of literally hundreds of people to be realized. Jim Daniels and Courtney Wells, who owned .1985 acres of land adjoining the Arts Center property donated what will now be included in the building, which could be started as early of spring of this year. In a ceremony last week on the property to be donated to the Arts Center cause, five enthusiastic, supporters stood in the rain and heavy…
Planning Commissioners Announced for Magisterial Districts
0District Supervisor Planning Commissioner Bermuda Dorothy Jaeckle E Gibbon Sloan N Clover Hill Christopher Winslow N Gloria FreyeN Dale Jim Holland E Michael Jackson N Matoaca Steve Elswick E Edgar Wallin E Midlothian Leslie Haley N Peppy Jones N N- New E- Existing
Rock Around the Clock
1Dance the night away and spend a fun evening with friends of all ages for a good cause. Then join a one of kind 1950 retro Winter Wonderland theme dance, as we gather to reminisce and dance the night away with the musical styling of “Spectrum” a Richmond ‘s favorite. The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield is hosting their first ever “Rock Around the Clock” at Winter Wonderland dance fundraiser on Saturday, January 16, at 7 p.m. at Thomas Dale High School in Chester . Tickets are on sale now for $25 a couple and $15 for individuals. Door Prizes will…
Police Investigate High-Speed Accident
0On December 27, 2015 at approximately 9:30 p.m. a Chesterfield County Police Officer observed a Mercedes sedan traveling at a high rate of speed in the 15700 block of Woods Edge Road. The officer attempted to stop the Mercedes which sped away from the scene traveling north on Woods Edge Road. A short time later the Mercedes lost control and struck a Nissan sedan traveling south on Woods Edge Road. The Mercedes came to rest in the ditch in the 14400 block of Wood Edge Road. The driver fled the area on foot and was subsequently arrested at a nearby…
Rain, Rain Go Away
0You might get your wish if the New Year’s weekend is any indication. Clear skies blessed us and the soggy ground could have dry if the sun would give us a break. There are some interesting statistics offered by NOAA out of their Wakefield satellite station concerning our latest wacky weather. It’s no surprise that December was one of the wettest on record. The region had just short of six inches of rain (5.94), twice the normal amount, which was 2.7 above normal, .888 over last year. The most we had. On Dec. 23 – 24 we had a whopping…
Weekly Calendar
0JANUARY 6 CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – Chester Library. 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde will be discussed. No registration required. JANUARY 7 COMPANION SUPPER – Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. 6 p.m. Details: Deanie Clements, 790-1115 or Sarah Allen, 768-8602. JANUARY 9 WINTER PICNIC – 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Enon Library. This interactive story time event is baed on the book “Winter Picnic” by Robert Welber. The library is hosting a winter picnic inside the library with snacks, fishing, science and crafts. ZENTANGE – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.…