Vietnam Veterans honored at Kiwanis event
0It was a “welcome home” they never received. Five hundred forty-nine thousand served, 58,350 died, 300,000 were injured, and 1,600 are still missing; our Vietnam veterans, fifty-years ago. Last Wednesday, the Kiwanis Club of Chester gave 177 Chesterfield area Vietnam veterans the welcome home they never got with a “Welcome Home Vietnam Era Veterans Celebration Event.” The event included a formal opening, platform speakers, exhibitors, a picnic, and music. In a dedication of the building in which they gathered,, the Exhibition Hall on the Chesterfield Fairgrounds was renamed the Vietnam Veterans Building, a commitment to the vets never being forgotten.…
When negotiation is best
0COMMENTARY: TIME TO NEGOTIATE? It was 1991 and I had taken a consulting job in Israel. Myself and two compatriots from here in Virginia lived and worked together managing the construction of about 600 American-style houses. The Israelis were building houses as fast as they could due to Russia’s Glasnost and the arrival of 12,000 Jews a month into the country.It was 1991 and I had taken a consulting job in Israel. Myself and two compatriots from here in Virginia lived and worked together managing the construction of about 600 American-style houses. The Israelis were building houses as fast as…
Wasted world
0I don’t even know where to begin today. We are in crisis, folks, severe, unrelenting crisis. We have had yet another mass shooting, our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico are dying without access to food, water, and electricity, we are on the brink of war with North Korea, and all people can focus on is people kneeling during the national anthem. We are falling apart at the seams, and there is no one who will save us. I am overwhelmed with the destruction of our country and the rate of speed at which it is happening. Environmental protections, who needs…
Letters to the Editor
0Thank you, Kiwanis, for our welcome home Dear Editor: I want to publicly express my thanks to Dr. Joe Hillier and the Kiwanis Club of Chester for their Welcome Home Vietnam War Era Celebration Event held at the Chesterfield County fairgrounds on October 4. It was a very public welcome home to many of us who served during that tumultuous time in our history. From the entrance to the fairgrounds with all the youngsters holding signs of welcome, to the warm reception by members of the Kiwanis Club and those with various support services such as the American Legion, the…
Upcoming events
0Patriotic fall concert at Thomas Dale High School Thomas Dale High School’s performance bands are have their first concert of the year Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7p.m. The music will be a tribute to American composers. The admission price is $5. Please join us for an evening of great music. 2017 Chester Kiwanis Christmas Parade Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. This year’s Chester Kiwanis Christmas Parade theme is “Parade of the Christmas Toys.” The parade will take place Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m.…
Enon Volunteer Fire Dept. celebrates with community
0The tantalizing smell of freshly popped corn and grilled hot dogs filled the air, toe-tapping music stirred the spirit, and bright smiles greeted visitors at the annual Enon Volunteer Fire Department Open House. Kids had two bounce houses to choose from, fire trucks to climb in, a special fire boat to explore, crafting in the fire station, the Fire and Life Safety Trailer, snow cones of many flavors, cold soft drinks, and the grilled hot dogs and popcorn. The rain held off and made for a fun event, but even more important than…
POLICE BLOTTER
0Summary of reported offenses SEPT 27 to OCT 2 larcenylarceny – 55 assaults – 39 miscellaneous – 28 traffic – 28 animal cases – 24 drug offenses – 17 fraud – 16 vandalisms – 13 death investigations – 9 weapon violations – 8 burglary – 7 trespassing – 5 injury – 4 BRIARWOOD DR (44xx block) 09/27/2017 9:15 a.m. – Rear door entry. Nothing reported stolen. BARROWS HILL TR (91xx block) 09/26/2017 7:10 a.m. – Front driver’s side door entry. Firearms and miscellaneous items stolen from vehicle. BEULAH RD (54xx block) 09/26/2017 9:30 p.m. – Vandalism at construction site. BRADLEY…
The active shooter
0By having Internet access in Africa, we were able to hear about the horrific shootings in Las Vegas. There are many who offer solutions, like tighter gun control or better screening of certain people in our population. I happen to believe that this problem will not end until the Lord returns and puts away sin once and for all. As good as our law enforcement is, the shooter will always have the upper hand. We need to determine a way to stop the perpetrator or learn how to keep the greatest number of people from getting hurt. Each of…