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December 12, 2007
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Redevelopment in eastern Midlothian
With Cloverleaf Mall stalled, two nearby centers move ahead
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
While county leaders debate the fate of Cloverleaf Mall, two other smaller projects at Beaufont Center and Chippenham Square are moving ahead to help revitalize the eastern Midlothian Turnpike corridor. More...
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Four-year-old Nicole Castro gives Santa her wish list during his recent visit to Grange Hall Elementary School. More...

Lawsuit against Barber could go away
Victim wants apologies, expenses By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER

A $7,357,000 lawsuit filed against former Supervisor Ed Barber and his wife, Terry, could be dropped if they issue "sincere apologies" and pay certain expenses to the victim. That's according to Culpeper attorney J. Michael Sharman who is representing the victim, Terry Barber's teenage daughter, w... More...

 Legal Notices
•Legal Notices
The Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, on Wednesday, December 19, 2007, beginning at 6:30p. m. More...
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 News
•NEWS BRIEFS
Burglary suspect arrested
County police have arrested a man wanted in connection with more than 15 countywide commercial burglaries and two vehicle thefts. Police believe the suspect may be responsible for similar crimes throughout the Richmond metro. More...
•Police offer tips for safe holiday shopping
•Vendors needed for county's Black History Month event
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 Calendar
•Calendar
Social helps seniors ring in the holidays
In The Spotlight Holiday Social for Seniors, Fri., Dec. 14, 7-9 p.m., Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Rd. Bring a friend or come solo and celebrate the holidays with live entertainment, dancing and light refreshments. Cost is $7. For registration information, call David Potter at... More...
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 Sports
•Run for Rex benefits school's beloved facility coordinator
The classrooms at James River High School grew quiet when Principal John Titus announced that one of the most loved figures at the school, facility coordinator Rex Henderson, had colon cancer and would not be seen in the school's hallways for an indefinite period of time. More...
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 Letters/Opinion
•American Bird Conservancy supports vulture dispersal
Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the Observer's Nov. 21 article on vulture dispersal. The American Bird Conservancy commends the decision by the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department to partner with the U.S. More...
•Roseland represents "new urbanism"
•Republicans should return to core principles
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 Family
•Holiday shop
Second-graders Haley Bates (left) and Maggie Bradford get a jump on their holiday shopping as they peruse goodies at Wells Elementary School's holiday shop. The shop was set up in the cafeteria by the school's PTA. More...
•Magnolia Grange's annual Christmas tea
•Christmas cycles
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 Seniors
•County senior happenings
Clockwise from top: Ann Eck recently celebrated her 70th birthday by going skydiving. Her family had a special yard display of flying pigs, clouds and flamingos created in celebration of her birthday. Rockwood Village resident Arlene Capps helps decorate a community tree during a recent holiday cele... More...
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 Crime Watch
•CRIME WATCH
Three suspects rob Country Place residents
Chesterfield police are looking for three black males who forced their way into a residence in the 1900 block of Millsap Lane in the Country Place subdivision on Nov. 30 and robbed the residents of alcohol, cigarettes and change. Police theorize the suspects may have followed one of the victims ... More...
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 Loose Ends
•Loose Ends
Scrapping tradition
If you need someone to hate, I am finished with my holiday decorating. Actually, I was finished by Dec. 1. And yes, I am bragging. This is a first - and last - for me, I'm sure. We celebrated Christmas morning gift-giving and family dinner on Dec. 2 because my "fly-by" daughter is leaving to go ... More...
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