Chesapeake: Levels of service work here
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      For almost 13 years, the city of Chesapeake in the Hampton Roads area has been using levels of service (LOS) standards to manage growth. It's worked well, according to the city's Planning Director Brent Nielson.
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NEWS BRIEFS
Pedestrian stabbed
      Police are searching for two unidentified suspects who robbed and stabbed a man in the 4800 block of Courthouse Road about 8 p.m. on Jan. 24. The victim was hospitalized, but his injuries were not life-threatening.
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FIRE & EMS WATCH
Police officer risks life to search for house fire victim
Becky Robinette Wright
      A county police officer risked his life late last month when he responded to a residence in the 17100 block of Midlothian Turnpike. Officer A.E. Podpora was the first to arrive on scene and found heavy smoke, fire and chaos. It was believed a resident was still inside the home.
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Fire department names new deputy chief
By Becky Robinette Wright CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      The retirement doors have been swinging with a steady beat for Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services, creating many vacancies and the need for promotions to fill those openings. The latest wave of promotions came last week when Fire Chief Paul Mauger named Division Commander Mark Sacra ...
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The Pleasure of Life
For those keeping score at home…
Chuck Hansen
      Heads up men: the high holy day of St. Valentine's Day is approaching. Women don't understand the anxiety this holiday creates for men. It's worse even than tax day, because at least we know what the government wants from us. But women? We understand nothing: how women think, their choices, motiv...
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chesterfield chamber names award winners at banquet
      The Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce named Boulevard Flower Gardens at Ruffin Mill as its 2007 Business of the Year on Jan. 25 during the group's annual banquet. Gov. Tim Kaine was the featured speaker at the event.
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Selected real estate sales
      Subdivision Name Property Address AFTON 6048 ALEXANDRIA 1218 RYANWOOD CT AMBERLEIGH AMHERST ANTLER ARBOR LANDING ARBOR MEADOWS Subdivision Name Property Address ARCHBROOKE 9019 ARCHWIND CT ARCHWOOD This is a sample of residential properties
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Corrections & Amplifications
      In the Jan. 30 issue, a story on the county's work session on the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) incorrectly reported the plan had been approved. The public hearing for the CIP is scheduled for Apr. 2, and the board is scheduled to vote on it Apr. 9. The Chesterfield Observer regrets the error.
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