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News March 26th, 2008
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"Administrative oversight" delays Swift Creek plan
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      The planning commission forwarded an incomplete revised Upper Swift Creek Plan (USCP) to the county's board of supervisors last week with a recommendation not to adopt it. The unusual request follows "an administrative oversight" when instructions were sent from the board to the commission without...
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NEWS BRIEFS
Chesterfield doesn't meet new clean air standards
      Chesterfield County needs to clear the air, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The county is one of 345 nationwide that fails to meet new EPA limits on ozone, or commonly known as smog, levels. State and local officials have been given as much as 20 years to bring levels under...
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Walton Park Craft and Trade Show
      The Second Annual Walton Park Craft and Trade Show is slated for Sat., Apr. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The show will be held on the courtyard behind the Walton Park Clubhouse, located at 530 Walton Park Rd. in Midlothian. The rain date is scheduled for Sun., May 4, from 1-5 p.m.
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French convention
     Cosby High School's Jackson Miller and James River High School's Rachel Stuhlmiller hang out at the 10th Annual Congrés French Convention earlier this month. About 350 middle and high school students attended the event, which included workshops, contests, food and performances.
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Pi Day
     Emily Rogers, a sixth-grader at Robious Middle School, throws at pie at Principal Javaid Siddiqi on Pi Day-3.14 earlier this month.
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Corrections & Amplifications
      In the Mar. 19 issue, we incorrectly reported that the number of passengers on the Route 360 express bus service to downtown Richmond was above goals set by the Virginia Department of Transportation. The goal was actually set by the Chesterfield Transportation Department. We regret the error.
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Head Start registration
      Chesterfield County Public Schools is currently registering children for Head Start for the 2008-09 school year. This federally funded preschool program is available to 3- and 4-year-olds from low-income families in eight elementary school zones: Bellwood, Bensley, Chalkley, Ettrick, Falling Creek...
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Free asthma classes
      Bon Secours Richmond Health System's Asthma Program, Controlling Asthma in the Richmond Metropolitan Area (CARMA), is offering free "You Can Control Asthma" classes for children with asthma ages 8-11 and their caregivers, taught by registered nurses.
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA Proposed Budget
For the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2010
      The County Administrator's recommended budget synopsis is prepared and published for information and fiscal planning purposes only and is available for public review in the county Administrator's Office, via Internet at www.chesterfield.gov/budgetandManagement/BudgetFY07/FY07FY08Budget.asp, and in...
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Prom dresses needed for Cinderella Dreams Project
      It's a Cinderella story. You're invited to the big dance, but have nothing to wear. It happens, and not just in fairy tales. This year the Midlothian Junior Woman's Club and Q94 will play Fairy Godmother to girls needing a dress for their special night.
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Water quality workshop at Virginia State University
      Cooperative Extension at Virginia State University (VSU) has scheduled a water quality workshop for anyone interested in learning about water quality management for farm ponds and aquaculture facilities. Free and open to the public, the workshop will be held on Wed., Apr. 23, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. o...
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Manchester High's Koste selected as top principle
      Manchester High School Principal Pete Koste has been named Chesterfield's 2008 Principal of the Year by the R.E.B. Foundation and the Community Foundation. The award recognizes principals "who create an exceptional learning environment.
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Chattering Children to hold golf tournament
      The Third Annual Chattering Children Golf Tournament will be held on Fri., Sept. 12, at Birkdale Golf Club, 8511 Royal Birkdale Dr. Lunch and registration will begin at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost to register is $400 per foursome, which includes lunch, beverages and dinner. A live...
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L.C. Bird Class of '98 reunion
      The 10-year reunion for L.C. Bird High School's Class of '98 will be held on Sat., Aug. 16, from 6 p.m.-midnight. If you are part of the Class of '98 and have not already done so, send your full name (including maiden name) and current mailing address to lcb1998reunion@yahoo.com no later than Ma...
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Recent selected real estate sales in Chesterfield County
      Subdivision Name Property Address PROVIDENCE MEADOWS 8410 MIDDLE LP QUAIL OAKS QUEENSMILL RAMBLEWOOD FOREST 1419 CHAPLIN RAVENSDALE RAYON PARK REAMS RUN RESERVOIR (THE) RIDGEFIELD RIVERS BEND 12602 GREEN GARDEN RIVERVIEW PARK
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