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Fewer students are behaving badly
SCHOOL BOARD
      The latest figures show student infractions are down in county schools. The number of in-school and out-of-school suspensions decreased by 3.
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Stop shouldering the pain
      Learn about treatment options for shoulder injuries during "Stop Shouldering the Pain," a free seminar presented by Bon Secours Richmond Health System. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, July 15, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Francis Medical Center, Orvieto Room, 13710 St. Francis Blvd. Dr.
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The mysteries of men solved
The Pleasure of Life
      I hear (at supper clubs and couples' bunko) that men are simple animals. But search "understanding men" on Amazon.com, and it returns 15,991 hits. Wouldn't you have expected maybe five or 10 books on the topic? Meanwhile, "understanding women" produces 18,571 book suggestions - a lot, but only 16 percent more than men's books.
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The summer before college
Graduates share their plans before moving on to higher education
      The summer before college is a bittersweet mix of apprehension and excitement. As college move-in dates creep nearer, the once seemingly unreachable goal of leaving the nest becomes a reality. For some, the day cannot come soon enough, and for others it seems just as terrifying as it is liberating.
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Santa Claus is coming to town
      Santa will make a stop in Chesterfield early this year when he visits Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St., on July 25, from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. to honor and support CCHASM's (Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Alliance For Social Ministry) 12 food pantries.
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