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Pat me twice and call your doctor in the morning
Research proves that it can lower your blood pressure and reduce anxiety. It speeds healing, promotes relaxation and enhances patient comfort. Is it a new wonder drug? No. It's humankind's oldest friend. More...
Branner Station faces uncertain future
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER

The owner of the 1,614-acre Branner Station site is now looking to sell the property. An agent for Thomas Company LLC, which owns the site, met last week with a potential buyer, but the company won't say who is interested or when a decision might be made. Acting on behalf of owner Nina Shoosmith, agent Sonny Currin declined to give details. More...

To eat or not to go out to eat
By Gwen Sadler CONTRIBUTING WRITER

You've stuck to your diet and lost a few pounds - you're determined to wear that slinky little black dress for the Christmas party. Your friends want to take you out for a birthday dinner - cake and all. You can't say no. What can you do? More...

 News
• article has image Woolridge Rd. improvements put on hold
The financial credit crunch is delaying Chesterfield's plans to sell bonds through a Commercial Development Authority (CDA) to widen Woolridge Road to four lanes from the Swift Creek Reservoir to Otterdale Road and Otterdale Road from the intersection at Woolridge Road to Hull Street Road, a distance of about four miles. The original timetable called for completion in 2012. More...
• article has image Kissing Miss Daisy
• article has image Long-time member of police department moves on
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 Family
• article has image Fall field trip to the farm
Students from several county schools recently took their annual field trips to the Chesterfield Berry Farm. From top: Cyann McDaniel frolics in the hay piles with other kindergarteners from Grange Hall Elementary. Jkai Lewis from Alberta Smith Elementary pumps water during a duck race. Allie Morris from Redeemer Episcopal poses for a photo during her school's field trip. (Photos by Lisa Billings) More...
• article has image Grange Hall teacher wins national award of $25,000
• Gardening/wildlife workshops for kids
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 Seniors
• article has image Three inducted into Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame
Eldridge W. Brock, Gerald Sakats and Iris L. Sakats were inducted into the Chesterfield Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame late last month during a ceremony at the county government complex. The hall of fame is for county residents who have made outstanding volunteer contributions after the age of 65. More...
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 Crime Watch
• Robber takes the money, but leaves the gas
Even though gas prices have come down, gasoline is a commodity that thieves still find attractive. But a service station robber recently opted for cash instead of the valuable liquid. Police are searching for a man who robbed the CITGO service station at 2730 E. More...
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 Loose Ends
• article has image Decisions, decisions
Loose Ends
Editor's note: Columnist Susan Nienow had a death in her family last week. As a result, we are rerunning a column from a previous issue. Our thoughts and prayers are with her as she deals with her loss. It's the start of the winter hunt for moisturizers. More...
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 Opinions
• More readers respond to "grinding" issue
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, I have to say that after reading all of the letters regarding the school dance at Clover Hill High School, the one thing I find glaringly missing is personal accountability. More...
• Congress needs to cut spending
• Schools don't prepare students for 21st century
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 Calendar
• Take a look back at historical 1750 courthouse
In the Spotlight History of Chesterfield Courthouse: Snapshots of Our Past, Sat., Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-noon, Chesterfield Museum, 6813 Mimms Loop. Join Brian Truzzie and look at the history surrounding the original 1750 courthouse. Free, but reservations are suggested. Part of the Celebrate Chesterfield Lecture series. More...
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 Sports
• article has image L.C. Bird prepares to carry on long legacy
The names and faces change from year to year. Players come and go, but L.C. Bird's football team keeps hanging Dominion District championship banners. More...
• article has image Salmon a high school mainstay for three decades
• article has image Inline hockey a family affair
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