Chesterfield Boy Scout creates Veterans’ Memorial Walk

Boy Scout Brandon Goodwyn, a sophomore at Thomas Dale High School, wanted to use his Eagle Scout project to honor those who serve or have served our country. He’s done just that by creating the new Veterans’ Memorial Walk at the War Memorial in Colonial Heights. 

Brandon Goodwyn (from left), Del. Kirk Cox and World War II veteran Arthur Beasley cut the ceremonial ribbon on the new Memorial Walk at the War Memorial in Colonial Heights. Goodwyn, a student at Thomas Dale High School, helped create the walk as his Eagle Scout project. Photo courtesy of Kevin Goodwyn In July, Goodwyn presented a proposal to the Colonial Heights City Council to authorize the VFW Robert E. Lee Post #2239 to establish the Veterans’ Memorial Walk of engraved bricks with names of honored veterans and active military personnel. It was unanimously approved by council.

The next step was to sell the initial 200 engraved pavers – Goodwyn sold over 60 of them himself – and then he directed the installation. The first phase of the project was completed on Nov. 3, and dedicated soon after. Additional pavers will be added in batches of 100.

Millwood School’s middle school boys soccer team completed its season undefeated, with 10 wins and one tie, for the second consecutive year. The team is coached by the school’s athletic director, Tray Poston, with the assistance of Ethan Mays, a Millwood alum. During Poston’s 10 years at the school, the soccer team has gone undefeated five times. Photo courtesy of Millwood School Scouting isn’t Goodwyn’s only pursuit; he is also in the National Junior Honor Society, and is in the cross-country, track and wrestling programs at Thomas Dale.

For more information about the Memorial Walk or purchasing a paver, contact Lauren Bands at 526-2106.

Business

Shackleford’s, a restaurant offering American dishes with an emphasis on fresh seafood and raw bar, has opened its third area location at 11500 Busy Street. The eatery serves lunch and dinner seven days a week beginning at 11 a.m., and Sunday brunch. Contact the restaurant at 794-4900 or visit www.shacklefords.com.

Mark Smith is the recipient of the 2009 Retailer of the Year Award given by the Retail Merchants Association. Smith is the owner of four area Midas Richmond locations, including one at 10160 Hull Street Road.

Virginia Credit Union, with Chesterfield locations at 11030 Hull Street Road, 9961 Iron Bridge Road and 1200 Koger Center Blvd., offered the greatest number of financial education presentations to students in Virginia, according to data collected by the National Youth Involvement Board. The report noted that Cherry Hedges, financial education director for Virginia Credit Union, was the leading presenter in the state.

hhgregg has opened near Chesterfield Towne Center at 1321 Huguenot Road in Midlothian. The 43,000-square-foot store includes a regional training center that will be used to train future managers and associates throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

Bon Secours Richmond Health System, including St. Francis Medical Center in Midlothian, will no longer allow smoking or the use of tobacco products on its properties, grounds or parking areas. The policy affects all who work in or visit Bon Secours facilities, and applies to the use of any tobacco product.

The Midlothian Animal Clinic, located at 14411 Sommerville Court in Midlothian, recently celebrated its hospital expansion and renovation. The facility now features additional examination rooms, ultrasound and digital radiography suites and greater opportunity for clients to board their pets in larger kennels. Contact the hospital at 794-2099 or visit www.macvetva.com.

Thomas Johns Cancer Center, 1401 Johnston-Willis Drive, hosted “Prevent Cancer Super Colon™,” where experts answered questions about colon cancer prevention and offered screening information.

Schwarzschild Jewelers, including the location at 1200 Alverser Plaza, is offering a sterling silver 2009 Christmas ornament that depicts the row houses in the Fan District. It is part of the jeweler’s Richmond landmark ornament and charm collection.

With the national unemployment rate now above 10 percent, Wachovia, a unit of Wells Fargo & Company with several Chesterfield locations, will donate $1 to Toys for Tots for every Visa gift card it sells through Dec.31, up to $250,000. Proceeds will provide toys to children who might otherwise not receive them this holiday season. Wachovia customers can purchase the Visa gift cards in whole dollar amounts from $25 to $600 at Wachovia retail bank locations or online at www.wacho via.com/giftcard. There is a one-time charge of $3.95.

Becky Parker has been recognized by Century 21 as the top producing Richmond agent in the mid-Atlantic region through the third quarter of 2009. She is with Century 21 All American, located at 701 C. Southlake Blvd.

Uppy’s Convenience Stores (Southside Oil) won the 2009 IMPACT Award, which is presented by the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce and recognizes the growth, innovation and community contributions of privately-owned, for-profit businesses in the Richmond region. The award recognizes local for-profit businesses that have responded to adversity and won, contributed to the community, offered a quality work environment for their employees, grown their business in both gross sales and number of employees or demonstrated innovation in business practices, new products, services and ideas.

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