What will it take?
0This past Thursday evening saw the devastating loss of a fire lieutenant while his crew was severly injured due to a major accident on I-295. From what I understand, the engine crew was dealing with a motor vehicle accident in the midst of wind and rain from Tropical Storm Michael. The engine was struck by a tractor trailer, causing the death of the fire officer and injuries to the engine crew and truck driver. Firefighters are taught to mitigate hazards, whatever they are. The problem is that our interstates are death traps for police, fire, EMS and citizens who find…
Recently deceased
0Adams, Mr. Stuart Seldon Jr., 58, of South Chesterfield. Gibson, Mrs. Peggy Overby, 75, of North Chesterfield, widow of Larry Preston Gibson. Glass, Mr. Kenneth Wayne, 60, of Chesterfield, partner of Diane Johnson and widower of Patricia Glass. Harper, Ms. Doris May, 71, of Chesterfield,. Maith, Mrs. Carrie E., 89, of Chesterfield, widow of Allen B. Maith. Marny, Mr. James Arlie Sr., 68, of North Chesterfield, husband of Donna Marny. Pike, Mr. Michael, 39, of Chesterfield, fiance of Michelle Donati. Price, Mr. James David, 43, of Chesterfield. Mayberry, Mr. Ronnie Lee Jr., 34, of North Chesterfield. Neubert, Mrs. Marie, 86, of North Chesterfield, widow of…
Chesterfield’s heroes and villains: Lescault tells tales from long ago to local crowd
0ABOVE: Russ Lescault speaks at the Chesterfield County Museum, 6831 Mimms Loop; A black-powder pistol made in Spain is similar to models that could have been used in a duel. Russ Lescault loves talking about history. Lescault, 61, is a retired hostage negotiator and search and rescue coordinator. He was also the resident historian for the Chesterfield police department and sheriff’s office and a part-time faculty member at Virginia State and Virginia Commonwealth universities. Last week, he gave a presentation titled, “Early Heroes and Villains of Chesterfield County.” Speaking at the county museum Oct. 11, Lescault regaled the small crowd with…
Motivated to move?
0Former Chesterfield County treasurer Richard Cordle spoke to the Chester Lions Club recently. Cordle, owner/operator of Best Fitness for Life, addressed topics such as stress, fitness, sleep deprivation and obesity, and encouraged attendees to be ‘motivated to move.’
Tropical storm remnant?
0This sign on Quay Street next to Chester Linear Park was apparently uprooted last week during Tropical Storm Michael. Some 202,000 Dominion Energy customers in the Richmond area lost power due to the storm. As of 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, Dominion said power had been restored to 96 percent of their 600,000 customers who had lost it. As of 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, some 165,000 of their customers in the Richmond region and 46,773 in Chesterfield County were without power.
Banzai! Online tool helps teach students about financial responsibility
0ABOVE: Gracia DiPace, a teacher at Salem Church Middle School, shows students how to use a Banzai financial tool; Chesterfield Credit Union’s Chris Miller In an effort to encourage financial literacy and responsibility, some Chesterfield County schools have implemented a program to teach students how to manage their money. Banzai, a financial literacy program for students, exposes them to real-life adult financial dilemmas, from taming a budget and paying auto insurance to navigating taxes. The program uses lifelike simulations, which help students learn how to make hard decisions, protect their credit and even go through the home-buying process. The premium…
Police investigate shooting near VSU
0The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Third Avenue adjacent to the Virginia State University campus at 1:55 a.m. Sunday. Officers responded to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and was in stable condition Sunday. According to police, two groups were at an event at VSU’s Daniels Gym. There was some sort of altercation. The victim’s group stayed at the event. The other group left prior to the event ending. The suspects then observed…
Help needed with theft recovery
0A ‘dog box’ and cooler were recently stolen from a firefighter’s pickup. On Thursday, Oct. 11, a firefighter with Enon Volunteer Fire Department was busy working when she discovered that she was the victim of theft. Around midnight between running calls, the firefighter went to her truck and discovered that her dog box, along with a pink Yeti Roadie 20 cooler, was stolen from the back of the truck. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at (804) 748-1251.