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NEWS BRIEFS
Tomahawk redistricting vote expected on Apr. 8
      The county's school board is expected to vote on the controversial Tomahawk Creek Middle School redistricting plan at its regular monthly meeting on Apr. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd. Tomahawk Creek will open to students this fall. The school will relieve overcrowdi...
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Smart Car
     Corinne Ballard is the proud owner of the county's first Smart Car. These minisized autos have been extremely popular in Europe and get 40 mpg on the highway.
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FIRE & EMS WATCH
State Police pursuit ends in crash on Iron Bridge Road
Becky Robinette Wright
      A high speed chase ended in a dramatic crash late last month. "Virginia State Trooper J.A. Taylor was stationary on Route 288 around 9:12 a.m. on Mar. 18 when a 1998 Mustang was observed traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Route 288 at [the] Salem Church Road [overpass]," said Sgt. ...
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Fire and EMS department tries to make ends meet
By Becky Robinette Wright CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      As the county's population continues to grow, so does the demand for fire and EMS services and the money and staff needed to provided those services. In 2007, Chesterfield Fire and EMS (CFEMS) responded to 31,389 incidents with 75 percent of the calls being EMS-related.
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Matoaca residents want cuts to reduce property taxes
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
      At a community meeting last week, several Matoaca District residents pressed Supervisor Marleen Durfee and Budget and Management Director Allan Carmody to cut county spending to provide property tax relief.
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Hunting Hokie graduates
      Virginia Tech Alumni Association is searching for graduates of all classes living in Chesterfield County. "Whether you have just graduated from Virginia Tech or are a member of the 'Old Guard,' the Virginia Tech Alumni Association has something to offer all alumni. The goal is to provide opportun...
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CRIME WATCH
Man charged with exposing himself to delivery person
      Chesterfield police arrested a 24-year-old Davidson, N.C. man for allegedly exposing himself to a pizza delivery woman at the Holiday Inn Express in the 1900 block of West Hundred Road in Chester. Travis W. Pagan, of the 3300 block of Steamside Drive, has been charged with indecent exposure.
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COUNTY SUMMER CAMPS
      Editor's note: Unless otherwise noted, registration for all camps listed below begins on Apr. 28. Camp dates and times are subject to change. Parks and Recreation Department camps Come Out and Play Chesterfield This camp for children ages 6-12 includes sports, games, music and arts and cr...
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Health department to hold STD clinics
      The Chesterfield County Health Department will hold STD clinics on Thurs., Apr. 3, and Thurs., Apr. 17, from 4:30-6 p.m. These clinics are limited to the first 12 people registered, and registrants must bring current proofs of income.
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Nancy Wright Beasley headlines club meeting
      Nancy Wright Beasley will be the speaker for the Apr. 9 meeting of the Brandermill Woman's Club, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Brandermill Country Club. She will discuss and read from her latest book, "Reflections of a Purple Zebra.
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Enjoy a comfortable night on Broadway!
      The annual James River High School Talent Show will be on Fri., Apr. 11, at 7 p.m. in the James River theatre. A silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy various acts of entertainment including singing, dancing, comedy and more.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
ChesterfieldObserver.com is now entirely free
      It may have happened on Apr. 1, but it was no April Fool's joke. The Chesterfield Observer's Web site, www.ChesterfieldOb server.com, became totally free on that date.
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Recent selected real estate sales in Chesterfield County
      Subdivision Name Property Address ABBOTS 12412 POMFRET CT AFTON 5819 AMBER HEIGHTS AMHERST AMPTHILL 5632 AMSTEL Subdivision Name Property Address ANTLER RIDGE APPLEFORD ARBOR MEADOWS ARCHBROOKE 1407 ARCHANGLE CT
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