New Rides for Firefighters Advance Firefighting Abilities
0County firefighters are riding in style, a new paint and body style that comes with the delivery of several new fire engines and four new tankers. The units aren’t just for oohing and aahing over, but are fulfilling a specific need in the county. The engines, according to fire officials cost $599,000 each, and the tankers cost $350,000 per vehicle. A general scale of apparatus cost can be from around $500,000 to one million dollars or more, depending on the type and size of the vehicle. The new engines and tankers were a pre-planned purchase and were paid for from…
You’re Going to Need an Ocean of Calamine Lotion
0Springtime means yard work and other outdoor activities. It also means exposure to plants and plant chemicals that can cause allergic reactions, such as respiratory allergies and contact dermatitis. Allergy to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac is estimated to occur in close to 70 percent of all individuals. The chemical that is responsible for the skin reaction is found in the sap of these plants and is called urushiol. Exposure can occur with direct contact with the plant leaves or indirectly from touching something that has the chemical on it (pets, garden tools, and clothing). Airborne exposure can…
Still Making Memories After 47 Years
0To the Meadowbrook Class of 1968; it feels like it was only yesterday when they all flipped their tassels and began their adult lives. They believe that 60 is the new 16, and they live their lives that way. “When we all get together, it’s like we’re all 16 again,” Gail Davis, unofficial organizer for the class shared. “We still love to get together after almost 50 years since we were all in school together.” Davis explains that the group has “become even closer now.” The group of about seven female classmates generally drive to all kinds of events that…
Police Blotter
0ANCHOR LANDING DR (17xx block) 05/23/2015 8:30 a.m. – Copper pipes reported stolen from house under construction. APPLEFORD DR (30xx block) 06/01/2015 8:30 p.m. – Miscellaneous items reported stolen from unlocked vehicle. AUTUMN WOODS RD (139xx block) 06/04/2015 7:00 a.m. – Unknown suspect/s kicked in rear door and stole currency, notes, jewelry and precious metals. BACKWATER DR (56xx block) 06/03/2015 11:30 p.m. – Currency, notes, electronics and miscellaneous items reported stolen from residence. BASS ST (207xx block) 05/28/2015 9:00 a.m. – Unknown suspect/s entered residence through rear door and stole miscellaneous items. BERMUDA HUNDRED RD (8xx block) 05/22/2015 5:20 p.m.…
Crime of the Week
0The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program is asking for your help this week to solve a robbery On March 16, 2015, at approximately 9:45 p.m., a man entered the Dollar General at 14501 Spruce Ave. After briefly walking through the store, he approached the clerk, displayed a pistol and demanded money. The thief then fled the area on foot. Luckily, no one was injured during the robbery. The suspect was described to detectives as a black male standing about 6 feet tall and weighing about 250 pounds. He made off with an undisclosed amount of money. For photos of…
Flash Flooding
0This is not a subject that I write about often, but it is still a hazard that must be respected. We do not deal with this very often, so that is all the more reason to talk about it. Flash flooding comes from a number of different reasons. Heavy rains over a short period of time, tropical systems, dams that break and sometimes water mains that break can all lead to a flooding situation. Drainage systems and creeks can handle a lot of water, but at some point they, too, will be overwhelmed. Some places are prone to flooding. Those…
Recently Deceased
0Aylward, Mrs. Rita Ryan, 96, of Chesterfield, widow of Arthur Thomas Aylward. Bodsford, Mr. Howard Franklin, 78, of Chesterfield, husband of Ruth H. Bodsford. Bottoms, Mrs. Margie L., of North Chesterfield, wife of Lofton Bottoms. Boyd, Mr. Elton Ray, 61, of North Chesterfield, husband of Christeen P. Boyd. Case, Mr. Barry J., 74, of Chesterfield, husband of Donna P. Case. Coleman, Mr. Eric Ross, 48, of North Chesterfield, companion of Joyce Hawkins. Bohannan, Mr. Thomas Wayne, 44, of Chesterfield, husband of Rebecca Ann Bohannan. Dodson, Mr. Kim Mark, of Chesterfield. Gray, Mrs. Joyce Miller 86, of Chesterfield, widow of Elzie H. Gray Sr.…
More Than 4,400 Students Receive Diplomas
0More than 4,400 Chesterfield students received their high school diplomas June 4 through June 8 during graduation ceremonies at VCU’s Siegel Center. Only one high school principal is retiring: This year’s graduation was Principal Steve Cunningham’s 11th and final Matoaca High School graduation ceremony; he has worked 36 years in Chesterfield County Public Schools. The ceremonies were streamed live online during the graduation ceremonies. Each graduation will be re-broadcast exactly two weeks later on Comcast Channel 96 and on Verizon Fios Channel 26. Meadowbrook 368 graduates Valedictorian: Shivan Shah Salutatorian: Hien Vo L.C. Bird 421 graduates Valedictorian: Dai’Ja Kiera Reed Salutatorian:…