CHESTER – Ames Construction, the company constructing the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge in Chester, has donated $500 to the 2024 “Cops and Kids at Christmas” program.
Making the presentation to local law enforcement officials was David Duke, head manager of the Ames Bridge Project. Several officers were on hand to receive the donation. They are (from left): Lake Fogerson, Chester PD; Matt Holdman, Chester PD; Caleb Golding, Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputy; Chester Mayor Tom Page; Steven Uchtman, Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputy; Chrissy Gottschammer, administrative assistant to Sheriff Jarrod Peters; David Duke, Ames Construction; Bobby Helmers, Chester Chief of Police; and Ryan Coffey, Chief Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputy and Sgt. Joe Crain, Chester PD. Jim Beers Photo