Manns with a plan
0Skyhawks coach drives development through hard work Actress Priyanka Chopra once said: “I believe destiny and hard work go hand and hand.” Not only that, it can shape our futures. For L.C. Bird boys’ basketball coach Troy Manns, living the Chopra formula has made him one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in Virginia over the past decade. The 2019-20 rendition of the Skyhawks team featured only one proven player before the season started: senior point guard Tyler Henderson. The roster also includes eight sophomores and a freshman, the youngest team since Manns’ second year at the school.…
Basketball Recaps
0With just under a month left in the regular season, Village News area basketball teams are readying themselves and jockeying for playoff position as the season wears on. Four teams got through the week unscathed in the loss column. The Meadowbrook and Thomas Dale boys both won their only games of the week. The Monarchs dispatched Prince George, while the Knights took care of Dinwiddie. The Carver Academy boys won both of their games, defeating Charles City and West Point. On the girls side, Meadowbrook extended their winning streak to three games, defeating both Thomas Dale and Dinwiddie. Kyah Smith…
Basketball Box Scores
0L.C. Bird boys (11-4) L.C. Bird 67Powhatan 36Stats not reported Manchester 54L.C. Bird 32Stats not reported Western Branch 56L.C. Bird 39Bird stats: Keyontae Lewis 13 pts, 10 reb; Yuri Manns 8 pts; Aubriel Wingfield 7 pts; Bryce Blaine 6 pts L.C. Bird girls (11-5) King’s Fork 45L.C. Bird 32Bird stats: Kameron Brown 12 pts; Kyah Smith 10 pts, 5 reb; S’Zahria Jones 10 pts, 6 reb L.C. Bird 65Powhatan 50Bird stats: S’Zahria Jones 22 pts, 19 reb, 5 stl, 3 asst, 2 blk; Kyah Smith 16 pts, 4 reb, 4 asst; Alexis Miller 9 pts, 9 reb, 4 stl; Kielle…
Friends of Pocahontas State Park Raise $210,000 for Swift Creek Parking Expansion, Named “Volunteer Organization of the Year”
0The Friends of Pocahontas State Park raised $210,000 to expand parking at the Swift Creek Trailhead. The fund-raiser was among the group’s biggest achievements of 2019, one they celebrated Jan. 14 by ceremoniously presenting a check to Pocahontas State Park Manager Nate Clark. “It’s an honor to accept this donation from the Friends of Pocahontas State Park,” said Clark. “My sincerest appreciation goes out to the Friends of Pocahontas, RVAMore, ASR Racing, Henry Lovin of Lee’s Chicken, RVA Eligible Cyclist by Scott Terbush, Robyn Browne of Poca Go, Molly’s Bicycle Shop, Take Aim Cycling, Felix Garcia, Jay Paul Insurance, UPS,…
Riddles
0Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. How has the new year been for you so far? Mine has been interesting to say the least…and to give you an example…. let’s start with this. Do any of you remember this phrase that was very popular a number of years ago? “Riddle me this?” If you have a few gray hairs, you are sure to remember that this was the famous words of the Riddler; he was one of the key nemeses of Batman and Robin. Back then, the show was nothing compared to recent movies. This…
Adventures in writing
0“Ready. Set. Go Bryce!” team: Katie Sloan, Bryce Conner and Carol Ray. Katie Sloan used life experiences to write her first book Katie Sloan has always loved working with children. After graduating from Longwood University in 1975, she began work as a kindergarten teacher in Chesterfield. “I recognized the vast differences in school readiness within the children in my classroom,” she said. “Many were ready to learn, some needed much encouragement to participate in group activities, others needed help communicating their needs and others needed help socializing with others.” These observations sparked Sloan’s interest in child development. She began reading about the development…
Bailey, Heffron to lead school board
0The Chesterfield County Public Schools Board has new leadership. Since all five of the board members are new, it was just a matter of who would be voted in by fellow board members. At the board’s Jan. 14 meeting, Matoaca board member Ryan Harter nominated for chairman longtime Chesterfield teacher Debbie Bailey, who represents the Dale District. Her nomination was unanimously approved. For vice chair, Midlothian member Kathryn Haines nominated Clover Hill member Dot Heffron, who was also voted in unanimously. Longtime former board member James Schroeder of Midlothian was remembered. Schroeder was originally appointed in 1994 and then was…
Bills to follow
0By Del. Carrie Coyner This week I will be highlighting bills that I am patroning in the General Assembly. You can follow these and other bills by visiting lis.virginia.gov. My proposed bills are: HB924 Unlawful dissemination or sale of images of another; threats, penaltyHB825 DMAS; steps to facilitate transition between two programsHB926 Income tax, state; credit for employers contribution to Virginia College Savings Plan accountsHB927 transparency in cost of specific college programsHB928 Establishment of a substance abuse recovery high school, Chesterfield County and Region 1HB929 Subdivision platsHB930 (now HB 967) Military service members and veterans; expediting the issuance of credentials…