Fire Chiefs Association Honors Chesterfield’s Chief Senter
0The Virginia Fire Chiefs Association today recognized Chesterfield County Fire Chief Edward “Loy” Senter Jr. with its highest honor, the Glenn A. Gaines Leadership Legacy Award. Senter accepted the award while attending the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference in Virginia Beach. The award is named for former U.S. Fire Administrator and Fairfax County Fire Chief Glenn Gains, an icon in the fire-services industry. Senter was selected from a pool of nominees, which can include any current career or volunteer firefighter in Virginia. Virginia Fire Chiefs Association President and Williamsburg Fire Chief Pat Dent said, “The Glenn A. Gaines Leadership Legacy Award…
RECENTLY DECEASED
0Barker, Mrs. Myrtle Smith, 93, of Chesterfield, widow of William Alsey Barker Sr. Cummins, Mr. Thomas J., 71, of Chesterfield, husband of Becky Cummins. Fleming, Ms. Thelma Shepperson, 88, of North Chesterfield. Gallagher, Mrs. Laraine A., of Chesterfield, widow of Edward Leo Gallagher. Kim, Mrs. Young-Ok, 81, of North Chesterfield, wife of Jintek Kim. Kirby, Mr. Harry Dalton, 80, of North Chesterfield, husband of Rosa S. Kirby. Leslie, Mrs. Nancy Allen, 94, of North Chesterfield, widow of James Edward Leslie. Moore, Mrs. Paulette Smith, 70, of North Chesterfield, wife of Albert W. Moore. Morris, Mr. Paul J., 75, of North Chesterfield, husband of Carol Morris. Oxford, Mr. G. Michael, 70,…
POLICE BLOTTER
0BELLBROOK DR (42xx block) 12/01/2016 12:01 a.m. – Money and miscellaneous items reported stolen from residence. BLACK OAK RD (48xx block) 02/17/2017 9:00 p.m. – Money and miscellaneous items stolen from vehicle. CASTLEWOOD RD (52xx block) 02/14/2017 10:00 p.m. – Vandalism to a motor vehicle. CHISWELL DR (946xx block) 02/16/2017 11:38 p.m. – Vandalism to Motor Vehicle COGBILL RD (44xx block) 02/13/2017 7:00 p.m. – Adjacent building entered. Miscellaneous items reported stolen. DUPUY RD (36xx block) 02/19/2017 11:00 p.m. – Vandalism to Motor Vehicle EAGLE PASS CT (115xx block) 02/14/2017 10:00 a.m. – Miscellaneous items reported stolen from residence. ENON…
Not much time
0A few days ago, a mobile home caught fire, destroying the mobile home and displacing the two occupants. I do not know whether the results of the investigation are known yet, as to what caused the fire. I do not know the statistics, but it seems that more mobile home fires are occurring. I can remember, when I first became a firefighter in Chesterfield County, that it seemed almost like a daily occurrence to run a working trailer fire. Though I really do not know what changed, the number of mobile home fires, through the latter years of my career,…
Jumping for the American Heart Association
0C.C. Wells Elementary School participated in the first Jump Rope for Heart fund raiser benefiting the American Heart Association. The school raised $3,744.87 as of press time. First year P.E. teacher at Wells, Tracey McDorman, A First year P.E. teacher at Wells, organized the event. This program is a nationwide event that helps raise money for the American Heart Association and helps educate children and communities about the benefits of a healthy active lifestyle. “The kids learned the American Heart Association character’s messages McDorman wrote in an email. Rory the Lion stood for community service and helping others; Mr. Tuskers…
Track athletes bring home titles and honors during state performance
0Thomas Dale: The Knights accomplished quite a feat at the 6A state indoor track and field championship in Hampton over the weekend. Every single athlete on the team received all-state honors. Titiana Marsh claimed her third straight triple jump state title, with a jump of 42 feet. Now she has the opportunity to win her fourth title next year and sweep the title through her entire high school career. Marsh also finished second in the long jump, falling just under three inches short of first. Aliyah Newman also made the the podium in the triple jump, finishing fifth. AJ Lazaro…
Terrific season for L.C. Bird girls’ basketball team but no state tourney
0By Thomas Dozier If you thought this was a rebuilding year for the L.C. Bird girls’ basketball team, you might want to think again. All the Skyhawks did was post an 18-9 overall record a before ending their season with a 73-50 loss to the three-time defending 5A state champion Princess Anne at Hermitage High School on Saturday. The Princess Anne Cavaliers, who have won three consecutive state titles and seven overall, went onto state with a 24-2 record. As for L.C. Bird, under the direction of veteran coach Chevette Waller, it was a terrific season, even though they won’t…
Bird wins regional title, keeps momentum toward 5A state
0The L.C. Bird boys’ basketball team couldn’t have picked a better time to start playing like a well-oiled machine. It’s not like it has played any clunkers this season, but currently the team from Chesterfield County seems to be playing at another level. The Skyhawks, fresh off their impressive 62-50 win over Varina in the semifinal, broke to a 39-16 halftime lead and then held off a third-quarter run by Bethel for the 75-63 win in the 5A South Region final Saturday at Hermitage High School. The team from Chesterfield County is riding a 10-game winning streak into the state…