Living in Chesterfield
0What brought you to Chesterfield? I moved here with my family in 1992. Like many others, we moved here because of the high reputation of Chesterfield schools and then never left. We seem to have been correct in our assessment of the school system, as both our daughters were lateraccepted to and graduated from good Virginia colleges. But now the kids are grown, and the normal response to that is to take stock. Among our acquaintances in the local area are a couple of families who have moved out of Chesterfield and into Richmond. They told me that they moved…
Libraries Fill Up the Plate to Feed Local Kids
0Chester and Meadowdale libraries are taking part in a groundbreaking pilot program within the county to feed hungry children over the summer. The First Lady of Virginia, Dorothy McAuliffe, the Virginia Department of Health and No Kid Hungry are working together to get Virginia’s kids fed. Virginia libraries across the state have joined this project. Mrs. McAuliffe said that many barriers like extreme weather, transportation challenges and excessive red tape block many kids from getting the meals they need. Summer brings not only sunshine but special challenges for kids struggling with hunger. For kids in low-income families, hunger can be…
Police Blotter
0AMHERST RIDGE LP (28xx block) 06/21/2015 12:58 p.m. – Miscellaneous items reported stolen. BAREBACK TR (64xx block) 06/18/2015 4:00 p.m. – Electronics reported stolen from residence. BERMUDA HUNDRED RD (19xx block) 06/18/2015 6:00 p.m. – Miscellaneous items reported stolen from shed. BROADBILL DR (150xx block) 06/16/2015 5:00 p.m. – Electronics and firearms reported stolen from vehicle. BROCKET DR (93xx block) 05/16/2015 12:00 p.m. – Consumable goods, clothing and electronics reported stolen from residence. BUTTERMINT DR (84xx block) 06/13/2015 7:00 a.m. – Unknown suspect/s entered crawl space of vacant residence and stole miscellaneous items. CHERRY HILL PARK AV (73xx block) 06/18/2015…
Crime of the Week
0This week, Crime Solvers revisits a 2013 shooting that stunned Chesterfield County. Shortly before 9 p.m. on July 4, 2013, 7-year-old Brendon Mackey was struck by a bullet just prior to the fireworks display at Sunday Park. Ballistics tests revealed the bullet that stole this young child’s life to be a .40 caliber class, full metal jacket. Chesterfield detectives continue to ask for the public’s help with information on this heartbreaking case. The bullet appears to have been fired randomly into the air as a result of celebratory gunfire. We would like to remind the public that as of July…
Recently Deceased
0Allen, Mrs. Madeline, of Chesterfield, widow of Earl Allen. Beale, Mr. Thomas C. “Tommy” Sr., 76, of Chester. Belvin, Mr. Ernest Lloyd, 84, of Chesterfield, husband of Donna Rae Bressler Belvin. Brayton, Mr. Neal Clark, 87, of Chesterfield, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and Vietnam War veteran, a Legion of Merit recipient, widower of Janet Brayton. Davis, Mrs. Debra Thomas, 53, of Chesterfield, wife of David Davis. Davis, Mr. Donald Welford Jr., 60, of Chesterfield. Gill, Mrs. Doris Bernard, 93, of North Chesterfield, widow of Robert O.K. Gill Sr. Jackson, Mrs. Biddie Patricia Runyon, 61, of Chester, wife of George…
Ready or Not
0When the storms hit Doswell last night, wouldn’t you know it, we were there. We took our students to King’s Dominion/Kingsfest, as a “fun” culmination to a week of hard work and heat. We all know that when it gets this hot that big storms are coming. This was the epitome of those storms. It started around dinnertime with a small storm. It was still raining, but we made our way over to the amphitheatre, where Tenth Avenue North was performing. Three songs later, they stopped the concert, stated that storms were coming and evacuated everyone to the pavilions. We…
Max is Chasing Dreams
0Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. As I have stated in past articles, Max has very bad arthritis and has recently been diagnosed with blood pressure and heart issues, as well. So the number of meds he is on has tripled. I only mention this since I believe they have had an impact on his recent change in behavior. Max, for a long time, has slept on the far side of my bed on a big, super soft mattress, which in my opinion would be great for his sore hips, however, he has recently decided…
New Virginia Laws Take Effect July 1
0Key pieces of Governor Terry McAuliffe’s 2015 “New Virginia Economy” legislative agenda are among the nearly 800 pieces of legislation that take effect today. This year the McAuliffe administration passed 150 bills, amounting to a 70% success rate. From reforming workforce development and transportation planning to enhancing economic development and standing up for Virginia veterans, the Governor’s legislative accomplishments represent his efforts to lay a foundation for the new Virginia economy. “Growing and diversifying Virginia’s economy requires smart policy changes that strengthen our economic infrastructure and enhance our Commonwealth’s standing as the best place to locate and grow a…