Library Director Wins National Recognition

Drusilla Carter, Director of the Chesterfield County Library System, has been recognized by Library Journal as one of 2009’s Movers and Shakers. This award recognizes individuals who are changing libraries for the better.

In its description of the Movers and Shakers award, Library Journal says “these individuals comprise the coming generation of library leadership. Overachievers all, they represent a Who's Who of creativity and library trends.” Carter was recognized especially for her efforts to make the Chesterfield County Library System a center for the community and for the new programs and services that the county libraries have developed under her leadership. The award also applauds her collaboration with other community agencies to tackle the challenges facing the citizens of the county.

Carter is only the seventh South Carolinian to be recognized in the award’s history. “I am deeply honored that my colleagues have recognized me with this award,” said Carter. “I am especially grateful to the hard-working staff at the libraries, who make it possible for us to do so much for the community.”

Library Journal is the premier publication regarding libraries and librarianship in the United States and around the world. For the full article online, visit http://www.libraryjournal.com/MS2009Inductee/2140336017.html. For more information about the Chesterfield County Library, please visit www.youseemore.com/chesterfield.

Sandblast Rally Returns to SC

Sandblast Rally scheduled for Feb. 7, 2009, in Cheraw, Chesterfield and Patrick.

Sandblast Rally, sanctioned by NASA Rally Sport, is a rally racing event that takes place on closed roads throughout the Sand Hills State Forest. High horsepower all-wheel drive vehicles blast through the woods at speeds over 120 miles per hour. The two-wheel drive cars fight a very competitive battle, with driver skill coming to the forefront as they tackle the sandy roads.

Motorcycles also compete at Sandblast Rally. Like the rally cars, these motorcycles are fully street legal, registered, and insured. The bikes will be fighting for the second full-season championship and exhilarating competition is guaranteed.

Spectators for the race can designated locations throughout the forest. Information on spectator guides is available on sandblastrally.com. The event is also looking for volunteers to help marshal the race. "The marshals get a great deal", says event chairman Anders Green. "Volunteers are positioned right on the course. They'll see more of the race than I will! We try to take care of them as best we can with free event t-shirts, lunch, and an invitation to the awards banquet." Training will be available in advance for new volunteers. People who want to volunteer should register as a volunteer online or contact event director Amy Feistel at 919.434.3267, amy@nasarallysport.com.

Election Update

Chesterfield County Results

Solicitor
Rogers: 3063
Ervin: 1874

US Senate GOP
Graham 192
Witherspoon 57

US Senate Dems
Cone: 1972
Conley: 2183