Village News Makes Music at Disney
0The Thomas Dale High School Band traveled to Disney World with the Village News in April, and under the direction of their band leaders, Mr. Steve Barton and Mr. David Holley, the musicians got a professional recording experience at the Walt Disney’s UR Instrumental Studio. They were given music in the Disney World recording studio, which rehearsed, recorded and synced two scenes from the animated blockbuster, “Frozen.”
Take a Walk on the Wild Side this Summer
0Summer boredom setting in? An important part of a healthy as well as entertaining lifestyle, could include learning more about the great outdoors. Recreational opportunities in state parks are endless and easy to see. An entrance fee of five dollars to Pocahontas State Park can entertain a family all day long with scheduled free activities every hour Wednesday through Sunday. On a recent visit to Pocahontas State Park Nature center, we had the opportunity to meet Griffin, the Corn Snake and learn why a carnivore is named after a vegetable. We also met Larry and Boxie, resident box turtles, and …
Anne’s Big Adventure
0World history and human geography teacher Anne Canipe has returned home from San Francisco after a week-long World Project Based Conference in Napa Valley. The R.E.B. recipient’s story was shared in the Village News June 24 issue detailing how she would be using the $12,000 grant she received for her excellence in teaching. The Village News is following Canipe and her travels over the summer through her blog – annecanipe.wordpress.com. Her summer travels will continue August 1, as she travels to Japan and China. Canipe returns to Chester with renewed energy for her classroom this fall following lectures from renowned…
Anderson Sets Sights on Old Dominion
0Dating back to last summer, L.C. Bird baseball alum Corey Anderson and his mother Sonya Anderson were not sure if he would be able to take the field this spring due to a herinated disc in his back. The injury likely cost Anderson valuable time to be viewed by college coaches. While the injury brought him down, it has not thwarted the young man. As he plays for the Post 284 Pirates this summer at Shepherd Stadium, he is gunning to walk-on at Old Dominion University in the fall. “He’s a gamer, he’s a gritty, competitive kid,” said Post 284…
Boyd, Spiers plunder the Pirates
0The Post 284 Bucs defeated the rival Pirates last Friday in the first game of a double header that was shortened by rain. Grant Boyd (King College), a graduate of Matoaca High School has been swinging a hot bat over the last week. Boyd, along with Colonial Heights’ slugger Zach Stoupa hit home runs to support the Bucs’ cause as they won 3-0. Boyd also unloaded the bases with a double in the game that was called due to rain. Though not an official game, the Bucs led 6-0. Boyd was converted to a full time pitcher during his freshman…
Max Attack Number Two
0Hello and welcome back to the concerned world of the Dogpound. Max had another bad spell, and I had to take him in to the vet for a full exam. The good news is that he has no cancer or tumors, just a very bad case of arthritis in his hips and his sternum. He was able to do some walking once he was up on all fours, but now that ability has gone and I have to help move him every step of the way. I put a towel under his hips and lift him up while he walks…
Bob Camp, Mike Grell, Ken Kelly, Marv Wolfman at Comic Con Richmond, July 31-August 2
0Michael Golden, James O’Barr, Phil Ortiz, Dean Haspiel, Danny Fingeroth Also Headline Lineup Of 50+ Comics Creators At Richmond Convention Center Bob Camp (“Ren and Stimpy,” “G.I. Joe”), Mike Grell (“Green Arrow,” “Green Lantern”), Ken Kelly (Kiss Album covers, “He-Man”), Marv Wolfman (“Crisis on Infinite Earths,” “New Teen Titans”), James O’Barr (“The Crow”), Michael Golden (“Daredevil,” “Hulk”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe”), Dean Haspiel (“Bored to Death,” “Billy Dogma”), Danny Fingeroth (“Spider-Man,” Writer – “Iron Man”) headline the roster of more than 50 comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Comic Con…
News Briefs
0Fireworks at Fairgrounds July 4 Celebrate our independence with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. The event, held at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds (across from L.C. Bird High School), includes an activity area for children and special entertainment. Pay Day for Shrek Bermuda District Improvement Fund was used to subsidize the School Board by transferring $5,000 to offset the cost of producing “Shrek The Musical” at Thomas Dale High School. CCA Takes Over Village Hall The Chester Community Association has taken over the small building on the Chester Village Green as a gathering place for the community. The building was…