Illegal to Pass School Buses
0The lights are flashing on the school bus and its stop arm or sign is extended. If you passed the school bus, even if its arm is not extended and lights flashing, but is still unloading or loading, you had better stop. You are in danger of striking a child, hurting him badly or killing him. How would that feel for you? Even if you do not hurt anyone you are susceptible to a major violation and fine from local or state police. According to Virginia law, “You must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights and an…
BTS: 2015-16 School Calendar
0OneVirginia2021 calls for transparency in redistricting
0As the Special Session on congressional redistricting quickly approaches, OneVirginia2021 urges transparency during this time-crunched session and calls on leaders of both parties to respond to basic questions about the maps they will present. “While we must ultimately have an independent commission to solve this problem, there are short-term steps the General Assembly can take to improve upon the usually secretive ways politicians draw legislative maps.” said Brian Cannon, Executive Director of OneVirginia2021. Because Virginia is one of the most gerrymandered states in the country, transparency should not only include showing citizens the maps before the start of the Special Session, but also having basic questions answered by our elected officials…
News Briefs
0Sales Tax Holidays A new Virginia law combines three separate sales-tax holiday periods into one, from Aug. 7 through Aug. 9. Hurricane preparedness, exemption on school supplies and clothing, and a four-day exemption on items designated as Energy Star. Details: www.tax.virginia.gov and click the “Learn more” link. Old-Fashioned Doll Day The Chesterfield Historical Society presents a family friendly event at the County Museum on Saturday, Aug. 15 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visit a time when children made their own toys from materials found around the home and garden. Make a yarn doll to take home. Located on the 1917…
Photo Contest: Week 4/5
0TO VOTE ON PHOTOS CLICK HERE The Village News Summer Fun Photo Contest is in its fifth week and has received several entries. More entries will be publish in the next issues. The contest will continue through August 26. Send your entries to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and contact. All entries must be original photos.
Aesthetics, Amenities and History
1Many of the area’s historic houses have gone the way of the wrecking ball or lack of tender loving care, but some that have been in danger and close to extinction have been saved by those who have an affinity for great old houses. One Chester home found its guardian in a Chester couple almost 30 years ago. Willie and Cindy Phares found the Mann house in disrepair, but they looked past the peeling paint and broken windows and saw potential. The Phares’ moved to Chester from Hopewell after they were told if they wanted a good school they should…
Catch an Uber Lyft Around Town
0By now you have heard about Uber and Lyft services that allow you to get a taxi-type ride with an individual by using your smart phone to order a ride. You can also participate by offering a ride to others and making a few bucks yourself. If you are a driver for Uber or Lyft you never touch or carry money with you; money changes hands through credit card payments authorized by way of your phone. On Sunday, I used the Uber app on my phone and saw that there were four individuals offering rides in the area with only…
Weekly Calendar
0August 5 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET – 3– 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Government Complex on Mimms Loop. SUMMER OF STEAM: DECORATING WITH ELECTRICITY. Central Library. 1– 3 p.m. Using conductive copper tape, mini LED stickers and imagination, learn about basic circuits by creating one-of-a-kind designs that light up. Registration is required. The New York Times: Putting Art in STEM http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/02/education/edlife/putting-art-in-stem.html?_r=0 CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP. Chester Library. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. “The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl” by Timothy Egan will be discussed. JAMES RIVER STORY TIME. Enon Library…