Cloverleaf Mall, Roseland top commission's agenda
By Donna C. Gregory NEWS EDITOR
      The Chesterfield County Planning Commission will take up two of the most controversial zoning cases in recent history at its meeting on Feb. 19. On the agenda are rezonings for the redevelopment of Cloverleaf Mall, known as Chippenham Place, and Roseland, the mega, mixed-use development at the int...
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Prevention Services announces programs
      Chesterfield Prevention Services will offer the following programs during the coming months. For more information or to register for a particular course, call the class instructor(s) listed in the descriptions below. Fee assistance is available for all classes by contacting the instructor.
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Celebrate Colonial Crafts and Games Month
      Enjoy a day of colonial crafts and games on Sat., Feb. 16, at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Rd., from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The program will include demonstrations of 17thcentury crafts and games, including spinning, knitting, blacksmithing and bowl making.
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Go Red
     Bon Secours Retirement Community resident Helga Clayville receives a kiss from Pete the pooch during an American Heart Month celebration at the community earlier this month. Residents dressed in red to bring awareness to heart health.
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Interested in a new career?
      Applications are now being accepted for John Tyler Community College's QuickStart program. QuickStart, a free, seven-week program taught at the college's Chester campus, prepares motivated men and women for entry-level jobs with area companies in manufacturing, construction and the skilled trades.
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U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson's "Quest for Justice"
By Joan Tupponce CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      When U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson was randomly assigned the widely anticipated Michael Vick case in 2007, he underestimated the celebrity status that football brings to a star quarterback. Vick, a Virginia Tech legend and former quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, was facing dogfighting ch...
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chamber luncheon to feature speed networking
      The Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce will hold a speed networking event at its luncheon at the Brandermill Country Club, 3700 Brandermill Pkwy., at 11:15 a.m. on Feb 14. Members and guests will rotate to different tables after lunch to "pitch" their businesses and make more business con...
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NEWS BRIEFS
County warns of potential insurance scam
      A county resident was recently contacted by someone via phone posing as a county employee, asking to come to her home to discuss a Medicare plan with her. Fortunately, the resident declined the offer and contacted the county to verify the caller's claims.
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Language arts textbooks available for review Feb. 20
      Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking community input in the process of replacing language arts textbooks for elementary schools. The language arts textbooks being considered will be on display from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Feb.
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Recent selected real estate sales in Chesterfield County
      Subdivision Name Property Address ARROWHEAD 1950 CADILLAC TL ASCOT FOREST 3901 KINGSTREAM ASHBROOK ASHLEY VILLAGE 4610 MILFAX RD This is a sample of residential properties sold in the county in recent weeks.
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Corrections & Amplifications
      In a story on property assessments, the Chesterfield Observer incorrectly reported the net worth limit for the 2008 tax relief program. The correct amount is $200,000.
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