Henrico officials honor Lakeside Firehouse's 'Mama 305'

A Lakeside woman whose connection with her local Henrico firehouse began five years ago when she suffered a medical emergency recently was presented with the county's Distinguished Community Service Medal. The award honors county citizens or employees who demonstrate acts of community service. Barbara Chapman fell ill while at the Lakeside Farmers' Market five years ago, and crew members from Firehouse No. 5 across the street responded to help her. “Evidently, I didn’t eat enough breakfast and I couldn’t wait to get there,” said Chapman, who has diabetes. “I went over and I kept falling. Every time I’d take a...

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