Celebration time, come on
0How much do you love Christmas? When we were kids we just couldn’t wait until the day came. It seemed as if it took forever until the big day finally arrived. As the clock ticked, the anticipation increased to a crescendo, passion plays, practicing Christmas songs in chorus, games at school, decorating the tree, stringing lights, mom wrapping presents, making cookies and then the glow of Christmas eve. And, then it arrived; the happiest day of the year, even better than the last day of school in the spring. But the Christian aspect of the Holiday has taken a back…
60th Anniversary: Carlton and Jean Powell
0Carlton and Jean Powell are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married in Emporia December 23, 1955. The Powell’s have been Chester residents since 1959. Both are retired. Carlton retired from Reynolds Metal Company and Jean retired from Saunders Uniform. Carlton said they thank the Lord they have made it this long.
Pneumonia
0Even though we have had an uncharacteristically warm December this year, the cold weather is just around the corner. Every winter season the focus of acute health conditions makes its usual turn toward the respiratory diseases. These include colds, ear and sinus infections, and the seasonal flu and its complications, such as pneumonia. Each year over 5.5 million Americans will get pneumonia. This figure does not include infections by individuals who are hospitalized or in a nursing home. Therefore, this type of pneumonia is referred to as “community-acquired” pneumonia. The lungs are responsible for bringing oxygen into the body. Oxygen…
Christmas is here!
0In case you need a last minute gift that will give a little extra cheer to the gardener in your life, read on. Many full service garden centers, gift shops, as well as hardware stores have just the perfect tool or gadget that is sure not to overload Santa’s sleigh. Here are a few gifts that will warm the heart of even the Grinchiest of gardeners. Pruners and saws: Every gardener needs a variety of pruners. Hand pruners, lopper pruners, pole pruners, and snips come in a variety of sizes, colors and handle configurations. If your gardener has enough pruners…
Police Blotter
0ALFALFA LN (23xx block) 12/16/2015 12:30 p.m. – While responding to a related call, officers determined the front door to the vacant residence had been kicked in by unknown suspects to use as a place to party. BARROWS HILL TR (91xx block) 12/14/2015 4:00 p.m. – Installed copper wire removed from house under construction. BRANDERS CREEK DR (121xx block) 12/16/2015 9:00 a.m. – CENTRALIA RD (51xx block) 12/14/2015 12:50 p.m. – Shoplifting from specialty store. CENTRE ST (119xx block) 12/14/2015 2:45 p.m. – Clothing reported stolen. CHALKLEY RD (110xx block) 12/15/2015 4:00 p.m. – Miscellaneous items stolen from residence. CHERRY…
50 & 50-A
0I had the privilege of delivering the invocation at the graduation ceremony for Recruit Classes 50 & 50-A On Dec. 18. Recruit Class 50-A represented a group of prior service personnel that attended a reduced version of a normal rookie school, due to the fact that they came from other departments and had attended other rookie schools. Recruit Class 50 went through the entire training required for entry-level firefighters, without prior experience. Believe it or not, this experience took me back to my graduation from Recruit Class 16, in March of 1986. I really don’t remember a lot about my…
Recently Deceased
0AKERS, Mrs. Barbara Ann, 67, of Chesterfield, wife of Larry Akers. BERDEAUX, Mr. Lester Franklin, 82, of Chesterfield, a Korean War Army veteran, husband of Eloise Berdeaux. BOLLING, Miss Ann Leverne, 63, of North Chesterfield. BOWDEN, Mr. Thomas Allen, 81, of Chesterfield, an Army National Guard veteran, companion of the late Mamie Kathleen Bowers. BRENEMAN, Mrs. Shirley Smith, 71, of Chesterfield, widow of Donald D. Breneman. DEAN, Mr. Glenn Alexander, 90, of Chester, an Army veteran, widower of Catherine Dean. DAVIS, Mr. Kenneth, 72, of North Chesterfield, a Vietnam War Navy veteran, widower of Diana Womble. EZELL, Mr. John Claiborne, 79, of Chesterfield, widower of…
Central Virginia Hurricanes blow through Florida
0The Central Virginia Hurricanes AAU football team reached the pinnacle of success on December 13 when they brought home a National Championship by defeating the Columbia Elite Junior Bearcats 42-24. It is the culmination of a lot of hard work for an AUU program that is young, just four years old. The U10 team, that is just in its second season, reached the top. “The success showed the kids that we can play anybody, anywhere,” said coach Wayne Jennings. “One day they will be called upon to beat someone big, and they’ll be battle tested.” While Jennings said that it…