NEWS BRIEFS
School board names three new schools
     Earlier this month, the Chesterfield County School Board selected names for three new schools scheduled to open over the next two years. They include: + Elizabeth N. Scott Elementary School, named for a well-respected educator who
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Citizens oppose Beach Road development
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
     Despite the rain and being scheduled on election night, about 150 citizens turned out at Spring Run Elementary School to voice their concerns about a proposed 53.7-acre rezoning located west of Pocahontas State Park and south of Hensley Road. Owners Yi Nan Chou and Wan Fen Chou are seeking the rezon
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Midlothian teen accepts plea deal in Ellis murder
     In exchange for a life sentence, 18-year-old Louis Shawn Lindenfeld took a plea deal in Henrico County Circuit Court on Nov. 16 and
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School board receives update on SOL tests
By Donna C. Gregory ASSISTANT EDITOR
     While Chesterfield students continue to do well on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, some weaknesses are showing at the middle school level. That was the update given to the Chesterfield School Board during its November meeting last week.
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Fall Camporee
     Boy Scouts from across the county recently gathered on the Heart of Virginia Council's Albrights Scout Reservation on Lake Chesdin (bottom) for the first-ever Arrohattoc District Fall Camporee. During the event, Quentin Parzych (left) from Unit 2842 tested his balance on a rope bridge while Aaron Le
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Community forums on schools begin Dec. 4
     Chesterfield County Public Schools is hosting a series of community forums to discuss its six-year strategic plan.
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A visit from Mother Goose
     Preschool students from Falling Creek, Ettrick, Bellwood and Chalkley elementary schools gathered with their parents at the Fulghum Center on Nov. 10 to hear tales from Mother Goose.
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Catch of the day
     Sixth graders from Salem Middle School recently participated in Virginia Water Monitoring Day at Robious Landing Park. During the event, Matt Balazik (second from left), a biology student from Virginia Commonwealth University, showed students (from left) Dante Edmunds, Kameron Lynch and Tori Nettlet
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bailey Bridge Middle School teachers win national award
     Four educators from Bailey Bridge Middle School have won a "Teams That Make A Difference Award" from publisher Pearson Prentice Hall and the National Middle School Association. Teacher team members were
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Donations sought for rescued dogs
     Wishbones for Pets is collecting donations of pet items to benefit the Loving Animal Placement Society (LAPS), a local dog rescue group. LAPS' "wish list" includes dry dog food (preferably IAMS), flea and tick preventative, paper towels, carpet cleaner, puppy training pads and dog toys, brushes, col
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Recent selected real estate sales in Chesterfield County
     PHYSIC HILL 14341 RANGER RD                           *     $50,000   $33,000
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County leaf burning rules in effect until Dec. 15
     The Chesterfield County Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services is reminding residents about county leaf burning rules. The burning of leaves is allowed in designated areas of the county on Nov. 15-Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. on Mondays until noon on Fridays.
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