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Commercial growth continues at steady pace despite economy
While residential sales have slowed considerably, the same can't be said for commercial development in the county. "Every time there is a pause, we get more applications to review, and that's a good thing for Chesterfield," said Planning Administrator Greg Allen. More...
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Beulah Elementary third-grader Antonio Caraballo attempts to punt a bean bag through goal posts as part of the school's annual Math Bowl last week. During the event, there were around 30 different activity stations, each with a football theme, to challenge students' knowledge of math concepts, such as number recognition and fractions. More...

Board takes no action on LOS for schools
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER

The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors last week chose to pause on its intended plan to better manage growth, taking no action on a proposed public hearing to implement levels of service (LOS) for schools countywide. Last year, the board easily passed LOS for the Upper Swift Creek Plan (USCP) area that covers the western Route 360 corridor. More...

 News
• article has image Congressman Cantor to speak at chamber banquet
NEWS BRIEFS
Congressman Eric Cantor (R-VA 7th District) and DuPont economist Robert Fry will be the featured speakers at the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet on Jan. More...
• County wrestles with less revenue from state
• Facilities plan on hold
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 Family
• article has image School board adds more time for public input
Citizens now have another opportunity to speak their minds to the Chesterfield School Board with the addition of a second public comment period during each regular business meeting. Beginning with the Jan. 27 meeting, a 15-minute public comment period will be added near the beginning of the school board's agenda. More...
• Historical society winter lecture series under way
• article has image Axle-deep in parenting
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 Crime Watch
• A scooter's no match for a larger vehicle
CRIME WATCH
A man learned through experience that it's hard to get a motor scooter up to speed sometimes. At about 11 p.m. on Jan. 6, a man was riding his scooter through the former Cloverleaf Mall parking lot in the 7200 block of Midlothian Turnpike, heading toward the Cloverleaf Lake Apartments, when he noticed a vehicle following him. More...
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 Loose Ends
• article has image Facing the truth
Loose Ends
I always thought cleaning was one of my talents. I do a great job and have been known to spend hours cleaning the tracks of a sliding glass door until they gleamed. Mostly I have a problem with prioritizing. While the tracks were spotless, the rest of the house didn't get dusted or vacuumed. More...
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 Opinions
• Separation of church and state is not in Constitution
Dear Editor, I never thought I would write a letter to the editor, but I was shocked at the lack of knowledge in Bea Cantor's letter of Jan. 7. With all due respect given to Ms. More...
• Budget cuts misdirected
• Dirty dancing letters return
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 Calendar
• Get moving with Music, Mommy and Me
In The Spotlight - Music, Mommy and Me, Mon., Jan. 26, 10-10:45, weekly through March 16, Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Road. Enjoy singing, dancing and playing instruments. For ages 15 months-4 years old. Cost is $50. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, contact Mark Pinney at 748-1992. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Dominion teams looking for the keys to success
The Chesterfield Observer focused on the Central District last week, with a look at the 2008-09 basketball prospects for Thomas Dale High School's boys and Meadowbrook High School's girls teams. This week, with district play hot and heavy all over the region, the Dominion District duo of Midlothian High School's girls and James River High School's boys gets the spotlight. More...
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