Upcoming BoS, committee meetings
0These meetings are open to the public although public comment is not appropriate. The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors/School Board Capital Construction Goals & Accountability Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, Nov.17, 2015, at 1 p.m. in Room 502 of the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 9901 Lori Rd., Chesterfield. The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors/School Board Liaison Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. in Room 502 of the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 9901 Lori Rd., Chesterfield. The Chesterfield County Budget and Audit Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at 1:45 p.m. in…
Ye Olde Cold
0Cold and damp weather marks the beginning of the cold and flu season. The average adult will get two to three colds each year. Children can get even more. Our respiratory system is designed primarily to exchange gases. Each time we inhale, oxygen is brought into the lungs to be absorbed into our blood stream and distributed throughout the body for energy production. When we exhale, carbon dioxide, a byproduct of normal metabolism, is eliminated. The components of this system, the nose, pharynx, larynx, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli of the lungs, are all lined with specialized cells that aid in…
Rooted in Protection
0With two days near 80 degrees last week, winter is not on most people’s mind. Yes, fall so far has been mild but cold temperatures are not far away. Now is the time to ensure your trees and shrubs are mulched and mulched properly. Think about trees and shrubs in the forest. They shed their leaves which provide protection to the soil. Roots are protected, erosion is reduced, moisture is conserved, and organic matter is added. So what benefits does mulch in your landscape provide? Roots are protected, erosion is reduced, moisture is conserved, and organic matter is added. Pretty…
Weekly Calendar
0NOVEMBER 11 VETERANS DAY – Federal, State and County offices closed CHESTERFIELD COUNTY’S ANNUAL VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Chesterfield Historic 1917 Courthouse, 10011 Iron Bridge Rd. COLLECTION FOR CHRISTMAS MOTHER PROGRAM – Ongoing through Dec. 4. James River Industrial Park and James River Contracting collecting new toys for children and issues challenge to all area residents to participate. Collection boxes located at 13515 Lawing Dr. Details: 748-2917. NOVEMBER 12 CHESTER PICKLEBALL. Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 until 11 a.m. 6 until 8 p.m. Play will be at the tennis courts located behind the…
County Launches “Experience Chesterfield” for residents, tourists
0Chesterfield County is not only a great place to live, work and play – it’s a great place to visit. And now, finding must-see attractions to visit is easy using Experience Chesterfield, a new online initiative for county residents and visitors. The itineraries focus on history, family fun and outdoor adventure, and the recently added Experience Chesterfield in Autumn highlights some of the best places to see colorful fall foliage, pick pumpkins or take a crisp afternoon hike in the county. “Chesterfield County is a gem in the metro Richmond area,” Susan Pollard, communications and media director, said. “Experience Chesterfield…
Christmas Mom Silent Auction
0Caleb Routhier delivered the 21-pound cheddar cheese round to the highest bidder, Rita Barlow. a dozen ladies purchased it jointly to entertain themselves with a future wine and cheese party. Over $54,598 was raised for the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother program.
YMCA focuses on Diabetes Awareness and Prevention
0As the pre-diabetes rate continues to rise, few Chester residents know that they are at risk. The Chester Family YMCA is encouraging local residents to learn their risks for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, and to take preventive steps to potentially reduce their chances of developing the disease. New statistics for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that one in four Americans (86 million people) have pre-diabetes, up from 79 million in 2010. Pre-diabetes is a condition in which a person’s blood glucose is elevated, but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. Only 10 percent of those with prediabetes…
Bank of McKenney Top 10 Winner for Community Bank Marketing Campaign
0The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) announced the winners of its Marketing Contest, which highlights the entries judged top 10 for the nation’s best community bank marketing campaigns. Bank of McKenney, a local community bank, was featured on this list. “Bank of McKenney is pleased to be named to ICBA’s Marketing Contest list for our Mobile Banking campaign,” said Stacy Chisholm, Creative Director for Bank of McKenney “It is an honor for us to be recognized by ICBA for our strategic marketing efforts. We work hard to ensure that our brand is consistent with our community bank’s message, which…