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Editor's note: This is part 2 of a story on how county schools received their names. To read part 1, visit www.chesterfieldobserver.com and search the archives. Ever wondered who the namesake is for Marguerite Christian Elementary School? What about A.M. Davis or Chalkley? More ... Diversity - It's a word both celebrated and feared. There are many who give it lip service, but how many really embrace it? And are our children actually learning it? That question and others were broached during a public engagement session on "Educating a Diverse Community" hosted by the county's school system last week. More ... Computer literate volunteers are needed to serve at AARP Tax-Aide sites at Chester Library, located at 11800 Centre Street; LaPrade Library, located at 9000 Hull Street Road; Harbour Pointe Clubhouse; and the Goodwill store, located at 8535 Midlothian Turnpike. More ... Lisa Billings/Chesterfield - Observer Superintendent Marcus Newsome circulated among the crowd during an event hosted by the Chesterfield Public Education Foundation at the Sheraton Park South last week. The foundation supports the county's school system by providing financial and other resources. More ... GED tests usually cost $45, but first-time test takers who register in October will pay nothing to take the test. GED, or General Education Development, certificates are equivalent to high school diplomas. According to the Virginia Department of Education, by 2012, 70 percent of job opportunities will require a technical-skills certificate. More ... Thursday, Sept. 18, was Mother's Day - at least it was for me. To tell the truth, given the fact that I somehow turned out reasonably well-adjusted - despite what my mom had to work with - every day ought to be Mother's Day for me. I was small and lacking in streetsmarts, but that was all right. More ... The Prevention Services unit of the county's Department of Mental Health Support Services will again offer educational programs this fall. "ADHD: A Parent's Tool Kit" offers parents or caregivers of elementary-age children with ADHD help in raising their child. More ... Applications are being accepted to participate in the 2008 Midlothian Parade, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m. in the Village of Midlothian. For information or to apply to participate, call Quenton Lee at 640-7375 or visit www. midlothianparade.org. More ... Terry McAuliffe, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, stumped for presidential candidate Barack Obama during a student forum held at Cosby High School last week. Clockwise from top: Obama supporter Joey Fisher (left) and undecided voter Garrett Hicks pay close attention to McAuliffe's comments. McAuliffe answers questions posed by a panel of students. Heather Jones asks McAuliffe a question. (Photos by Page Dowdy) More ... |
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