And the survey says
0By Del. Carrie Coyner I want to thank everyone who took time to fill out my 2020 legislative survey so that I could have a better sense of how the community feels about issues coming before the General Assembly. Here are a few highlights from your collective responses. The core state government services that are most important to you (in order of priority): (1) Fostering jobs and economic growth; (2) Keeping Virginians safe from crime; and (3) Supporting K-12 schools and higher education. You overwhelmingly responded that our children are taking too many SOL tests and want to see the…
Ivey UMC hosts 7th Annual Chili Cook-off
0The competition was on at Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church on January 25 at the 7th Annual Chili Cook-off. With sixteen entries ranging from mild to hot, vegetable only to three-meat flavors, and even a seafood chili, the public had many choices to sample and enjoy. Attendees also had the opportunity to vote on their favorite chili recipes in four different categories. Winners included Trudy Jones, Best All Around Chili; Dennis & Janice Ganoe, Most Unusual Chili; Steve Barcena, Best Hot Chili; and Bruce Brockwell, Best Mild Chili. Ivey Memorial’s Annual Chili Cook-off is an opportunity for church members and community…
Big thanks from the 4-H Business Bunch Club
0To the Editor: The 4-H would like to thank the staff at the Chester Library for allowing our club to display Christmas stockings and cards at the library during the past holidays. Our club dedicated a lot of time to community service in partnership with the Community Council on Aging. If you are interested in joining the club, please contact the Chesterfield Cooperative Extension at (804) 751-4401 for information on the Business Bunch Club (9-18 years old) and Clover Club (5-8 years old). We meet at the Chester Library on the first Monday of the month from 6 to7 p.m.…
Presentation on racial segregation: then and now
0Chesterfield County will host a program that will highlight the significant role that local African American attorneys Oliver Hill and Spotswood Robinson had in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision that legally ended school desegregation. Margaret Edds, author of the book “We Face the Dawn,” which documents the attorneys’ work, will lead the discussion. John Moeser, who studies 20th century race issues and politics will join Edds for the lecture. The program, Racial Segregation: Then and Now, is one of a series of events commemorating Black History Month. It will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2-3:30 p.m.,…
Chester Library hosts award-winning film as part of Black History Month celebration
0Chesterfield County will show “Thunder Soul,” a documentary that tells the story of the reunion of Houston’s famous Kashmere High School Stage Band. The film will show Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6-8 p.m., Chester Library, 11800 Centre St., Chester, 23831. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, Feb. 5. The program is one of a series of events offered as part of the Black History Month celebration. For more information and to register, visit library.chesterfield.gov or call (804) 751-CCPL.
Bowls of a different kind at church
0Super Bowl Sunday was more than football for members of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church. While football fans were choosing which team to root for during the big game, Ivey church members chose to support Our Daily Bread Food Pantry with canned soup donations. A total of 150 cans of soup were collected on Sunday. February 2, providing 300 warm servings of soup to neighbors in need. Additionally, many donations of other needed items were received to be shared with the food pantry. Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Harrowgate Road and Jefferson Davis Hwy., 17120…
Turmeric and black pepper – A powerful combination to fight inflammation
0You may be familiar with turmeric as a popular spice in Indian cuisine. It gives curry its yellow color. But did you know that it has antioxidant properties that are showing good results in fighting inflammation? The most active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, a polyphenol that has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Good news when fighting off the flu this time of year. Polyphenols have been shown to fight free radicals. Those are the cells that cause confusion among otherwise healthy cells. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules without matching electrons. As a result, the complimentary companion signal is…
Weekly Calendar
0WEDNESDAY FEB 12 CHESTERFIELD NEEDLEWORK FRIENDS – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central Library, Chesterfield Business Suite Conference Room. Knit, crochet, socialize, and share your techniques. All skill levels welcome. MAKERSPACE OPEN HOURS – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Library Makerspace. The MakerSpace in Central Library has open hours each week. No appointment is necessary to visit during these times – anyone can drop in to work on projects and explore the space. AL-ANON MEETING – 8 p.m. Ivey Memorial UMC, 17120 Jeff Davis Hwy. HIP HOP…