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April 18, 2007
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County tax rate drops to 97 cents
Proposed 95 cent rate is barely defeated by 3-2 vote
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
An attempt to lower Chesterfield's property tax rate from $1.04 per $100 of assessed value to 95 cents was defeated on a 3-2 vote before the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors compromised last week on 97 cents. Board Chairman Kelly Miller and Clover Hill Supervisor Art Warren wanted the lower rate,... More...
Field of dreams becomes a reality
Miracle League to break ground on new baseball field
By Lynn Warren CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Karen Pusey's vision for a field of dreams will finally become a reality this weekend when she and others break ground on a new baseball field specially designed for children with physical handicaps. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Miracle League field will be held at the L.C. Bird High School S... More...

Internal search is on for new police chief
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER

The committee designated to recommend a new police chief has unanimously decided to look within the department's existing ranks for a replacement for retiring Police Chief Carl Baker. Baker's retirement takes effect on Aug. 1, but his last day in the office may be before that since he'll utilize u... More...

 Legal Notices
•LEGAL NOTICES,
PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, beginning at 6:30 p. m., in the Public Meeting Room at the Chesterfield County Administration Building, Chesterfield, Virginia, will consider the following: More...
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 News
•Supervisors vote down food safety ordinance
In a surprise outcome last week, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors turned down a proposed ordinance by the county health department that would have required food handlers working in county restaurants and other food-related businesses to complete More...
•NEWS BRIEFS
•Hamlin returns to Southside Speedway for charity event
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•County plans environmental fair
Chesterfield County will hold its Second Annual Environmental Fair on Sat., Apr. 21, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Chesterfield Towne Center. Also on Apr. 21 in the parking lot of Sears Tire America at Chesterfield Towne Center, an "eCycling" event will be held to recycle outdated electronics. More...
•John Tyler to hold second annual Fool for Art Festival this Saturday
•Motorcyclists rally for Special Olympics
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 Sports
•Benefit golf tournaments are in full swing this spring
Golf tournaments are the perfect excuse for taking a day off from work to spend on the links - and you're helping a good cause at the same time. Several groups have already scheduled upcoming events as golf tournament season gets into full swing in Chesterfield. More...
•CYSA plans Opening Day this Saturday
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 Letters/Opinion
•LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Change is needed in county leadership
Dear Editor, I am a constituent of the Midlothian District who has encountered quite an eye opening experience while learning about how our Board of Supervisors [BOS] and our School Board operate with regard to budgetary issues. More...
•A series on parenting
•My first 100 days on the job
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 Family
•Chesterfield schools raise the bar for expectations
Though Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) have a very good reputation, the School Board and school management want to keep it that way by raising student performance. Late last month, school leaders presented the board with their "Design for Excellence" plan, which maps out student achieveme... More...
•Little-Big Adventure planned at Pocahontas State Park this month
•Horse whisperer
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 Seniors
•Parks department offers tennis, golf for seniors
The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department is currently offering two opportunities for seniors to get active. Tennis Free weekly tennis games for players of all levels, ages 55 or older, are now being held at Rockwood Park each Monday from 9-11 a.m. More...
•Senior Day set for May 2
•Friendly feast
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 Health Matters
•Free cancer screenings offered
The Chesterfield County Health Department is offering free cancer screenings on Sat., May 5, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Smith-Wagner Building, 9501 Lucy Corr Cir. The screenings are available to residents of the Chesterfield Health District, which includes Chesterfield and Powhatan counties and the... More...
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 Crime Watch
•CRIME WATCH
Construction truck is vandalized with graffiti
Chesterfield police are seeking information on who may have vandalized a 1990 Ford F150 pickup truck owned by Express Electric left at a construction site in the 4700 block of Mountshire Lane on Apr. 7. More...
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 Loose Ends
•Loose Ends
There's nothing like having company!
Having company makes me clean, organize and plan - three things I would never do without a deadline and a compelling reason. Most of the time things go as planned, but occasionally there is a glitch. More...
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