Doing an Irish Jig at Germany Worlds
0For six students of Irish dance, spring 2015 will live in their minds for many years to come. “Irish dance is like what you see at Riverdance,” explained Andrea McCarney, co-owner of The Heart of Ireland School of Dance studio in Midlothian. She owns the three-year-old dance studio with partner Aleise Matheson. The step dance is notable for its fast leg and foot movements, while the body and arms are, for the most part, very still. The world of Irish dance has become much more popular since Riverdance’s inception in 1994 as other shows, such as Lord of the Dance…
History Summer Camps
0The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV), in partnership with Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer four camps this summer. Diggin’ in History for Beginners is designed for children ages eight to12 who will learn how to search for clues from the past. Hands-on activities include site surveys, excavations and artifact repair. A field trip to the Prince George Heritage Museum is included. The dates for these camps are July 13 to 17 and August 24 to 28. Time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $95/camper. Prepaid registration is required. Intermediate Historical Archaeology Camp, for…
Frosty’s Corner
0Frosty’s Corner is a historical salute for many of the long-standing residents of Chesterfield County. County citizens continue to use this intersection (Iron Bridge Road and Cogbill Road) as a landmark for directions. The name “Frosty’s Corner” came from life-long resident Roy Dean “Frosty” Smith. He was born in 1906 and died at the age of 72. He was married to Helen Armstrong Smith, originally from North Carolina. Frosty and Helen had two daughters, Joyce Smith Quaiff and Shirley. Joyce continues to make her home in Chesterfield, but Shirley died approximately 20 years ago. According to Joyce Smith Quaiff, the…
Draft Bikeways and Trails Plan Takes Another Step
0Draft Bikeways and Trails Plan, which is proposed to be a new chapter of the Comprehensive Plan is moving forward. The plan, which will be part of the overall Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Master Plan made its way through a countywide public meeting process and was approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) at their April meeting. Ten citizens spoke in favor of the plan, PRAC unanimously endorsed the plan. Recently, the Planning Commission held a work session and set their public hearing on the draft plan for Tuesday, June 16, at 6 p.m. A public hearing is a…
Police Blotter
0AMASIS CT (63xx block) 05/19/2015 8:30 a.m. – Household goods reported stolen from backyard. BERMUDA CROSSROAD LN (121xx block) 05/22/2015 1:30 p.m. – Shoplifting from supermarket. BERMUDA HUNDRED RD (8xx block) 05/22/2015 5:15 p.m. – Miscellaneous items reported stolen from parking lot/garage. BEULAH RD (42xx block) 05/22/2015 10:20 a.m. – Shoplifting from convenience store. BOYD RD (116xx block) 05/23/2015 10:00 p.m. – Currency, notes and other items reported stolen. BUNDLE RD (112xx block) 05/22/2015 6:00 p.m. – Gasoline reported stolen from gas station. CENTRALIA RD (64xx block) 05/28/2015 3:15 p.m. – Shoplifting from supermarket. CHALKLEY RD (116xx block) 01/01/2015 12:01…
Crime of the Week
0The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program is asking for your help this week to solve a series of break-ins. Between Friday, April 17, and Monday, April 20, two homes were broken into in the Southcreek subdivision in southern Chesterfield County. One home was on Southcreek Drive and the other was on Majestic Creek Drive. Many electronic items, such as PlayStation and Xbox gaming systems, jewelry, gift cards and cash were taken from the homes. Two handguns, a special edition Colt revolver and a Model 19 Glock semi-automatic pistol, were also stolen. At least one additional victim reported that their…
Recently Deceased
0Aloi, Mrs. Margaret “Margie” Kay, 72, of Chesterfield, widow of Frank E. Aloi. Angel, Mr. Kenneth William, of North Chesterfield, formerly of Colonial Heights. Ashe, Mr. Raymond Bayton Jr., 63, of Chesterfield, husband of Betty Anne Ashe. Belcher, Mrs. Kathryn Holt, 100, of North Chesterfield, widow of Ernest Perry Belcher. Bell, Mr. William Thomas, 57, of Chesterfield. Bowen, Ms. Teddie Mae, 56, of Chesterfield. Dunkum, Mr. Robert Juan “Dunk,” 92, of Chesterfield, a World War II Army veteran, widower of Sally Dunkum. Finch, Mr. John W. Sr., 67, of Chesterfield, a Vietnam War veteran and Bronze Star recipient, husband of Brenda Finch. Gizzi, Mrs. Doris L., 90, of Chesterfield,…
What’s Your Plan
0We have seen two mass transit incidents lately that had totally different outcomes. The Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia injured and tragically killed many. The other incident involved a commercial bus near DC that caught on fire. Whether you are utilizing mass transit or become entangled in the aftermath of an incident, what is your plan? I traveled to DC three times in six days last week. An accident near the Dumfries/Manassas exit caused a thirty-minute delay getting to Dulles. On Sunday evening, traffic was so heavy that our average speed was probably 25-30 MPH, from Hanover to the same Dumfries/Manassas…