A short history lesson on Winterpock and Clover Hill
By Diane Dallmeyer CHESTERFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
      Many families arrived in America via the seaport at Bermuda Hundred and amongst them, in 1621, was the Shippy family. Martha, a daughter of this family, married a successful planter in what was then Henrico, had several children, was widowed in her late 30s or early 40s, and went on to become one of Chesterfield's earliest land developers.
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James River High School senior named Boy of the Year
By Sande Snead CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      James River High School senior Jeff Edwards has wanted to go to Virginia Tech since he was in middle school. Last December, he found out he was accepted to the college by early decision. For the application's personal statement, he wrote, "I have dreamed about going to Virginia Tech for years, and now [since the Apr.
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Make your own rain barrel
      Want to conserve water? Reduce polluted runoff and protect the environment? Come make a rain barrel to use in your home landscape! The James River Soil and Water Conservation District, Friends of Chesterfield's Riverfront, Chesterfield County Cooperative Extension and Chesterfield County Water Quality Office are sponsoring two workshops at Chesterfield Towne Center on Sat.
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Looking for a new job?
County schools reach out to career switchers
By Katherine Houstoun CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      As Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) strives to fill the gaps left by teacher shortages in certain subject areas like math and science, they are increasingly turning towards a less orthodox teacher candidate: the career switcher.
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Loose Ends
A buying opportunity
Susan Nienow
      Planning a trip to a different part of the world creates the perfect buying opportunity. That means I will be buying things I will actually wear after the trip.
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See David Holt in concert at Manchester
      Chesterfield County Public Library offers great authors and entertainers in honor of National Library Week. This year, the library has the pleasure of presenting David Holt, renowned musician, historian, author, storyteller and radio host, on Apr. 20, from 3-5 p.m., at Manchester High School, 12601 Bailey Bridge Rd.
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Play ball
     Hunter Wolfe, a seventh-grader at Providence Middle School, takes a swing while participating in a Quickball clinic held by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation last week.
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Getting to the root of lawn problems
     The Chesterfield County Extension Office is again offering Chesterfield homeowners personalized lawn management plans through its Grass Roots program.
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