A Celebration of the Vine
     Almost 2,000 people attended a wine festival sponsored by the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce and the Chesterfield County Heritage Alliance on July 28 at Boulevard Flower Gardens. North Mountain Vineyard (top left) and Davis Valley Winery (top right) were two of the Virginia wineries offerin...
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What parents should know
Upcoming school year brings small changes
By Susan Nienow CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      When the school doors open on Sept. 4, there will be a few small changes in boundaries, rules and procedures throughout the county. The school system is continuing to grow, and has two new elementary schools under construction.
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That's a wrap
     A drama enrichment class offered over the summer at Curtis Elementary School recently culminated in a student performance of "Beauty and the Beast." Rising fourth-grader Alex Faison portrayed pompous town hero Gaston during the production.
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Creating an outdoor living space - inviting and informal
By Betsy C. McElfresh CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      The humming of a front loader almost drowns out Krista Chafin's voice as she moves around her backyard. The imminent construction of the next section of Summer Lake sharply contrasts with the tinkling wind chimes on her pergola. The noise is only a temporary distraction though.
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