An Ode to Lane Ramsey
      Following Lane Ramsey's retirement last week, friends, family members and work associates gathered on Aug. 15 at Celebrations at the Reservoir for a tribute/roast of the former county administrator. No county funds were used for the event.
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David vs. the Goliaths
Disparity is evident in 11th District State Senate campaign financing
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      The "mother's milk of politics" - raising campaign money - is separating the three candidates running for the State Senate's 11th District seat. Republican Steve Martin, the incumbent, has served eight years in the senate and is already connected with big contributors. Democrat Alex McMurtrie, ...
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A new leader
     Jay Stegmaier was sworn-in last week as the new county administrator as his wife, Margot, looked on. Stegmaier began his career with the county in 1979 and previously served as deputy county administrator.
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Family Care Center at Bon Secours is blessed
      The Bon Secours Family Care Center was blessed by the Most Reverend Francis X. DiLorenzo, Bishop Diocese of Richmond, last Friday.
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NEWS BRIEFS
      Gas leak closes road Motorists had to find a detour around Coalfield Road on the morning of Aug. 13 after a construction crew accidentally cut a natural gas pipeline near the intersection of Coalfield and North Woolridge roads. The Midlothian YMCA closed its outdoor pool until emergency person...
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Tdap clinic offered for sixth-grade students
      An Aug. 29 special immunization clinic will offer free Tdap vaccination boosters to incoming sixth-grade students. No appointment is necessary at the Tdap clinic scheduled 9-11 a.m. and 1-7 p.m. at the Chesterfield Health Department, 9501 Lucy Corr Circle.
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Inaugural golf classic to benefit Youth Life Foundation
      Former All-Pro Washington Redskins cornerback Darrell Green will participate in the Inaugural Youth Life Golf Classic on Mon., Sept. 24. As the first signature Youth Life Foundation of Richmond (YLFR) fundraiser, the tournament will also feature local media celebrities and business leaders. YLFR p...
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Nominations sought for Chesterfield Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame
      Do you know someone 65 or older who tirelessly lends his or her time to volunteer efforts in the community? Consider nominating that outstanding senior for induction to the Chesterfield Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame. Nominations are being accepted now through Sept. 10 for this prestigious award.
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Calling all friends of Rolf for golf
      Golfers are invited to play 18 holes in memory of late PSA golfing member Rolf Dahl during the Second Annual Friends of Rolf Event on Sun., Sept. 16, at 1 p.m. at First Tee of Chesterfield. Cost for the captain's choice format tournament is $36 and includes greens fee, cart, practice balls and pi...
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Corrections & Amplifications
      In the Aug. 15 issue, we incorrectly reported Diane Peterson's plans after she retires from being the county's senior advocate. She will volunteer for Triad, serve as an advocacy volunteer for AARP Virginia, and will remain on the Lifelong Learning Institute board. She has been senior advocate fo...
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