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Back-to-school shopping
     Lisa Billings/Chesterfield Observer - Samantha Salmon, a new first-grade teacher at Bon Air Elementary, loads a computer into her cart at From Crayons to Computers. Located at the Beaufont Center, From Crayons to Computers provides free school supplies to county teachers. The shop held a preview opening for new teachers and staff members last week. The store is stocked with donations from the Chesterfield Public Education Foundation, business partners and individuals and is sponsored by Chesterfield County Public Schools and the foundation. For more information or to donate items, e-mail crayons@ccpsnet.net or call 276-7407 or 305-4279.
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Midlothian YMCA goes for the gold
      The Midlothian YMCA hosted its own version of the Beijing Olympics earlier this month. Clockwise from top: David Johnson shows off medals he won in various events. Tad Kozusko gets some help from his brother, Andy, during the tug of war event. Ben Acosta breaks a block of wood during a martial arts demonstration.
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Chesterfield schedules back-to-school meetings
      County schools have set back-to-school gatherings so parents may meet teachers and learn what to expect in the coming school year. Below is a complete list of gatherings. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Bellwood Elementary Grade K at 6 p.m. Aug.
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