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Parents square off over Tomahawk plan
Months of rumors and grumblings came to a head last week when the public finally had their say over the proposed redistricting plan for Tomahawk Creek Middle School. More than 50 speakers took to the microphone to show their support or opposition to the plan, which impacts students from Swift Creek, Midlothian and Bailey Bridge middle schools. More...
Mall merchants close up shop
By Julia Torres Barden CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Cloverleaf Mall's few remaining merchants rang up their final sales last Friday, as the mall closed after 35 years in business. More...

Quilting ties women together
By Katherine Houstoun CONTRIBUTING WRITER

When it comes to Chesterfield quilters, it's easy to sum them up with a few generalities: they are mostly women, they have a passion for their craft, and they are an extremely generous bunch. Bound together by a common interest, these passionate women often discover, through quilting groups, an opportunity for fellowship and support and an outlet for charitable giving. More...

 News
• article has image Competing interests for 2012 bond referendum
The 2012 bond referendum is four and a half years away, but competing interests and tighter county and school budgets may make funding issues more difficult than the 2004 bond issue. More...
• Beaufont has new owner
• article has image FIRE & EMS WATCH
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 Family
• article has image The Pleasure of Life
Working from home
I work from home about 60 percent of the time. That may sound like a great thing to you, but I'm here to tell you: you're right. It is great. But there are some wrinkles to working at home that you have to get used to. More...
• Health textbooks will be available for review Mar. 6
• County's school board approves reduced budget
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 Seniors
• Senior classes offered at Bensley Community Center
The Chesterfield Partnership for Successful Aging will sponsor the following classes at Bensley Community Center, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Rd. Call 768-7878 or 751-4135 for more information. • Mar. 12, 1-2:15 p.m., "Trends in Travel and Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Traveling Dollars. More...
• Try out the Lifelong Learning Institute for free
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 Crime Watch
• CRIME WATCH
Four vehicles stolen while parked at victims' homes
Four vehicles were recently stolen while parked at their victims' residences, but police say the thefts are not related. The stolen vehicles are a 2002 gray Chevrolet pickup (from the 5500 block of Yellowleaf Drive in the Hilmar subdivision on Feb. 23); a gold 1990 Honda Civic (from the 3200 block of Tanner's Way in the Rollingwood Apartments on Feb. More...
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 Loose Ends
• article has image Loose Ends
I can fix that - just ask me
The curtains sat in the laundry room for a year before I gave in and asked a friend to help. When I washed them the stitching came out of the rod pocket. But to fix it, I had to get out the sewing machine and actually use it. The last time I tried to use it I got the thread all tangled up underneath and had to take it to be repaired. More...
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 Opinions
• County police officers deserve a pay increase
Dear Editor, A serious problem exists in Chesterfield County within the Chesterfield County Police Department. I am a regular volunteer, at least one day a week in police stations, so I can speak from "within" about this issue. The department is excellent, staffed with competent, knowledgeable and courteous men and women - so what is this problem? More...
• Tomahawk redistricting plan is questioned
• County board should cut property tax rate
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 Calendar
• Calendar
Lecture explores "How virtuous was Socrates?"
In The Spotlight "How Virtuous was Socrates?," Thurs., Mar. 6, 5 p.m., John Tyler Community College, Chester campus, Bird Hall Auditorium, room B124, 13101 Jeff erson Davis Hwy. Dr. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Playing for a higher goal
"Homeschooled kids are probably the most involved kids you will ever meet," says Daryl Evelyn, and he should know. The New Jersey native and his wife have been homeschooling their two sons from the very beginning. You'll find homeschooled kids at museums, in government offices, on field trips. "They're always doing something," said Evelyn. More...
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