Candidates address citizens at Dale District forum
By Donna C. Gregory ASSISTANT EDITOR
     As a sparse crowd of about 30 people looked on, the five candidates running for the Dale District School Board seat answered questions about the most pressing issues in Chesterfield County schools during a Candidates Forum at Meadowbrook High School last week. Co-sponsored by the Chesterfield County
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Greek Week
     Third grade students at Matoaca Elementary School completed their study of ancient Greece last week by participating in Greek Week. As part of the event, students dressed in chitons and held their own version of the Olympic Games with medals (left). The games included a Cotton Ball Toss (bottom).
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Specialty centers plan open houses
     Chesterfield County Public Schools offers students the opportunity to participate in specialty center programs at each high school that target specific interests.
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Reserve your call, letter from Santa
     The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting requests for children ages 4-8 to receive a call or letter from Santa or Mrs. Claus.
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Only toddlers allowed
     Two-year-old Mary Gioeli enjoys playing in the new Creek Crawl toddler soft play area that recently opened at Chesterfield Towne Center near the Dillard's fountain. It's the only play area in metro Richmond for toddlers only, and has a literacy theme.
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It's craft fair season
     The chill in the air signals the beginning of craft fair season. The following arts and crafts events are scheduled in the county:
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Sharon Robertson named 2006 Christmas Mother
     As a music teacher, Sharon Robertson was accustomed to the pre-holiday flurry of activity preparing for school concerts and special events. This experience has prepared her well for her new role as the 2006 Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother.
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Flowers, trees replace concrete at Marguerite
By Marcy Horwitz CONTRIBUTING WRITER
     A garden now flourishes where an empty courtyard once stood at Marguerite Christian Elementary School.
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Looking good has new meaning for cancer survivor
By Marcy Horwitz CONTRIBUTING WRITER
     As a licensed cosmetologist, Areta Johnson's appearance has always been important to her. Like many women, a smaller tummy and fuller profile were high on her wish list - that is, until she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001.
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