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It's a zoo
Leila Sheats (foreground), Aliyah Smith and grandmother DeCarlo Smith feed the giraffes at the Metro Richmond Zoo. About 110 students from Hening Elementary School took a field trip to the zoo last week. More...
Stemming the prostitution tide
By Gwen Sadler CONTRIBUTING WRITER

It's often called the oldest profession, but working as a prostitute or being the customer of one is illegal in Virginia. In Chesterfield, police are constantly on the trail of those who sell and those who buy. "We try to do a sting every so often, once or twice a year," said Capt. Lorrie Smith of the police department's special investigations division. More...

Summer vacation
Senior travel down but not done
By Joan Tupponce CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Like other travelers, seniors look forward to the summer vacation season. This year, however, some seniors are reconsidering their travel plans as a result of the economic downturn. "People are cutting back. Even some well-heeled travelers are not booking as much," observed Meg Harrison, travel consultant for Stony Point Travel. More...

 News
• article has image With reservations, board signs over school funding
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors last week reluctantly gave the Chesterfield School Board $51.4 million for construction projects that it had withheld, but the transfer of funds was no vote of confidence. More...
• Lunch cruise on the Potomac planned
• Start Safe-Stay Safe campaign ongoing
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 News Briefs
• Former association leader sentenced
A former president of Providence Athletic Association has been sentenced for embezzling almost $2,000 from the organization. Antoinette D. Pulliam, 34, was sentenced by Chesterfield Circuit Judge Timothy J. More...
• BB&T robbery being investigated
• Chemical scare at police department
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 Family
• article has image Famous murders in Chesterfield County
Editor's note: This is part 1 in a two-part story chronicling infamous murders that have happened in the county's history. Part 2 will appear in the June 10 issue. More...
• School projects proceed
• article has image Quitting while I'm a head
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 Seniors
• article has image Not just any old hat will do
Chester Village Green recently hosted a tea party and fashion show. During the event, guests designed and decorated their own hats made from newspaper. (Photos by Lisa Billings) More...
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 Crime Watch
• Beware of bogus pizza orders
Delivering pizzas can be dangerous work, as was the case recently for a Domino's Pizza employee in the county. On May 20 at about 11 p.m., a delivery driver took a pizza to a room at the Day's Inn - Walthall in the 2300 block of Indian Hill Road. More...
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 Loose Ends
• article has image My five-day fitness routine
We belong to a gym. I am paying as an incentive to get into shape. I've been trying to get into shape vicariously. My other half goes to the gym regularly. I have been there once since my New Year's resolution to make it a regular destination. The vicarious part doesn't work. I didn't really think it would. More...
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 Opinions
• Midlothian residents help one of their own
Dear Editor, There are times in our lives when we have to stop everything to consider, truly consider, how very blessed we are. [On May 16,] the Village of Midlothian came together to help one of its own. More...
• Illegal signs give resident a purpose
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 Calendar
• article has image Introduce the kids to the fun of fishing
In the Spotlight
Kids' Fishing Fair, Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.-noon, Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Road. Kids can learn to bait a hook, cast a line and reel in a fish with members of Old Dominion Bassmasters. Rods and reels available. No license required. Part of the annual Virginia Free Fishing Weekend. Ages 4 and older. $5. 748-1623. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Challenger athletes play ball
It was like watching one big group hug when athletes, coaches and fans gathered for a Challenger Division baseball game on a recent Saturday morning at the Chesterfield Little League fields. Praise flowed from all quarters as the players from the Chesterfield and Mechanicsville teams, ranging from ages 4 to 19, took to the field at Manchester High School. More...
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