Football Preview: Matoaca
0After 29 years under the tutelage of coach Pat Manuel, the longtime coach retired, now, D.L. Johnson will take the reins of Matoaca’s program. A former coach in Eastern Ohio, Johnson takes a disciplined approach to the game and plans to elevate his team’s football IQ to help them execute on both sides of the ball. Matoaca struggled to get things going in 2014, finishing 4-6. “Matoaca has had the talent,” said Johnson. “We’re developing the football know-how, the football IQ.” The change has been easier for the younger players than the older players who were used to the old…
Good Samaritan
0To the Editor: On Sunday, July 19, my husband, Ray, was cutting grass in the ditch in front of our house when he had a heart attack. Someone passing by saw him lying in the ditch and called 911. They did not leave a name, but I want that person/persons to know how much I appreciate them taking time to care. I am sure others rode by without doing anything because Harrowgate Road is a busy road. Whoever called that day saved his life and I just want to say thank you. Thank you doesn’t really say enough. When the…
Chesterfield Food Bank Needs Van
0Their mission is a simple on — to feed folks, to feed folks that are in need; volunteers helping other people with food. They stay busy: they take in food, they take in donations, which buy more food, and they buy and stock food that they give to those who come to the food bank. Again, their mission is simple. You may say ‘well who are they?’ They are a lot of dedicated volunteers who make it happen. Becky Buffato and her husband don’t help people take their carts to the cars or work directly with the needy. “We help…
Local Woman Graduates U.S. Marine Corps Boot Camp
0PFC Hannah Marie Schultz, 18, of North Chesterfield, graduated from the United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on April 3. PFC Schultz successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD Parris Island as one of 47 recruits in Training Platoon Oscar 4010. Following 10 days home on leave she reported to Camp LeJeune for one month at Military Combat Training then Military Occupation Specialty School in Meridian, Mississippi for Aircraft Maintenance Administration Specialist. PFC Schultz’ Permanent Duty Station after MOS is Marine Corp Air Station, Beaufort, S.C. She will be…
Chesterfield’s Holly Love Wins Dominion Scholarship
0Holly Lynn Love of Chesterfield, Va., is one of six winners of the Dominion Memorial Scholarship Program. Holly, daughter of Joe and Sally Love, will receive up to $5,000 for the 2015-2016 academic year. The scholarship is renewable for an additional three years. Now in its eighth year, the scholarship fund was established in memory of Matthew Gwaltney, Rachael Hill and Nicole White – students with close ties to Dominion who were killed in the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. The scholarships are awarded to children or grandchildren of Dominion employees and retirees. Holly is…
Cole Earns DPT
0Lisa Cole of Chester was one of 63 Duke University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students receiving a white coat on July 17. The White Coat Ceremony marked the transition of the DPT Class of 2016 from the classroom into the clinic and the students’ commitment to professionalism and excellence. On July 27, the students began working with patients during the first of three 12-week clinical placements. Lisa, the daughter of Terry and Penny Cole, is a 2009 graduate of L. C. Bird High School and a 2012 Virginia Tech graduate.
Weekly Calendar
0AUGUST 19 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET – 3 – 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Government Complex on Mimms Loop. MEADOWDALE JOB FAIR: Ladders to Success. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Meadowdale Library. Looking for a career opportunity? Want to gain some new skills or meet local employers? Join the library staff and 20 local employers offering jobs, career advice and interviews. Registration recommended. AMERICAN RED CROSS WEB OF HOPE KNIT/CROCHET CLASSES – 10 a.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. Details: Linda Southward, 779-3453. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING – 2:30 .m. – 3:30 p.m.…
Youth Wins Top State Baseball Scholarship
0Corey Johnston, a member of Colonial Height’s American Legion Post 284’s Senior Pirate’s baseball team, was awarded the top scholarship that can be bestowed on an American Legion Baseball player from the American Legion Department of Virginia during the annual end of season Baseball Banquet at Post 284. Cory is the son of Daniel and Shelly Johnston of Chesterfield and is a 2015 graduate of Thomas Dale High School. Corey graduated with honors and plans to attend Virginia Military Institute in the fall. Aside from his academic excellence, Cory volunteers with his church, the YMCA and other community and school…