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Left behind
Richmond HERO seeks homes for abandoned cats
When Americana Mobile Home Park residents lost their homes last fall to make way for a redevelopment project on Jefferson Davis Highway, so did many of their pets. As residents packed up their belongings and moved before the park's closing on Oct. 31, some ended up leaving their feline companions behind. More...
Resident wants approval for windmill
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER

Michael Kohnen is hoping a turbine windmill will help him save big on his electric bill - if he can get permission from the county to install it. If approved, he'll be breaking new ground, both literally and figuratively, since the county's ordinances don't address alternative forms of energy. More...

New Year's resolutions
Here we go again!
By Diane Dallmeyer CONTRIBUTING WRITER

American humorist Bill Vaughan once said, "An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old one leaves! More...

 News
• Board awards contract for Chester arts center
With some reservations expressed, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved funding for architectural and engineering services for the Chester Community Arts Center to be built near the Chester Library. More...
• Volunteers needed during tax season
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 Family
• article has image 'Twas the day after Christmas
With the sounds of "buy one, get one free" still ringing in my ears, I opened my eyes the day after Christmas and thought "bargains." For years I got up early and hit the road following the after-Christmas-sale trail. More...
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 Crime Watch
• Gun discharges during robbery outside victim's house
Sometimes it's even hard to feel safe near our homes, as a county resident recently learned after becoming the victim of an armed robbery. According to police, the victim was outside his home in the 4000 block of Chippendale Court shortly before 10 p.m. on Dec. 21 when two men approached him and demanded his cash. More...
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 Opinions
• County teacher questions school budget
Dear Editor, I am a high school teacher in Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS). After hearing the response from the superintendent and the school board regarding the school budget and possible cuts, More...
• Brandermill board member should resign
• 2008 has been good year for new board
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 Calendar
• Runners can start the New Year with a race
Wed., Dec. 31 Rotary Club of James River weekly meeting, 7:30 a.m., Joe's Inn at Bon Air, 6212 Buford Road. For more information, call Gary Powers at (703) 786-8226. Thurs., Jan. 1 New Year's Day. County offices are closed for the holiday. More...
• In the Spotlight
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