DATE: September 30, 1997
CONTACT: Mikki Knight, Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
PHONE: 672-4208
Fairfield District Supervisor Frank Thornton will host a tour of Richmond International Airport for his next constituent meeting on Monday, October 20. Tour guests will be transported to the airport on buses originating from the Government Center Administration Building parking lot, 4301 East Parham Road. The buses will depart promptly at 6:30 p.m.
"The airport is an important aspect to the metro area, and to Central Virginia's economy," Thornton said. "I think many people will be surprised to learn what's involved in the airport's operation," he said.
David L. Blackshear, the airport's executive director, will guide the tour guests through a behind-the-scenes look at the airport facilities, as well as discuss the plans for expansion and improved services. Currently, 14 passenger airlines serve Richmond International Airport, offering more than 150 direct flights daily to and from approximately 20 destinations.
Those residents who want to attend, call Mikki Knight at 672-4208 to reserve a bus seat by October 14.
Thornton encourages public participation at all of his constituent meetings, and asks that each participant invite three other people to join the tour (each person attending must reserve a bus seat).
DATE: September 29, 1997
CONTACT: Tim Foster, Traffic Engineer
PHONE: 672-4397
Henrico County Department of Public Works advises motorists that on Saturday, October 11, between 6:45 and 10 p.m., the eastbound lane of West Broad Street between Willow Lawn and DMV drives will be closed due to the Autumn Harvest Parade.
The parade will also travel along Staples Mill Road between West Broad Street and Augusta Avenue before disbanding at the Shops at Willow Lawn.
Motorists should expect heavy traffic delays, and are advised to use Monument Avenue as an alternate route.
DATE: September 23, 1997
CONTACT: Mikki Knight, Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
PHONE: 672-4207
"Mental Health Awareness Week: Treatment Works!" will be the topic of Tuckahoe District Supervisor Pat O'Bannon's next town meeting on Tuesday, October 7, at 7 p.m., at Carver Elementary School, 1801 Lauderdale Drive.
O'Bannon will host discussions covering seriously emotionally disturbed children, as well as services that Henrico County offers to adults with mental illness. Mary W. Kudless, MSN, manager of services for people with long-term mental illness, and Carolyn Arthur, LCSW, coordinator for outpatient services, will be guest speakers at the meeting.
"I have asked these women to be presenters at this meeting because of their expertise in the field of mental illness and effective treatments," O'Bannon said. "We want to spark awareness of mental illness, but we also want to focus on the good news - that it is a treatable condition," she said.
As with all of her town meetings, O'Bannon invites the public to attend.
DATE: September 23, 1997
CONTACT: Brenda Millirons, R.N., Henrico County Health Department, Western Office
PHONE: 672-4955
The Henrico County Health Department will hold Flu Clinics on the first three Fridays in October. Health care staff will administer vaccines on October 3, 10, and 17, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., at the Glen Echo Building, 3810 Nine Mile Road, and at the Human Services Building, second floor, at 8600 Dixon Powers Drive.
Flu vaccines cost $10 and pneumonia vaccines are available for $19. The clinic will provide Medicare billing for both shots; participants must bring their Medicare Part-B card.
Citizens should consult their health-care providers to determine if these vaccines are appropriate for their individual needs. For more information or questions, call Brenda Millirons, R.N., (western clinic) at 672-4955 or Joyce Wilson, R.N., (eastern clinic) at 652-3169
DATE: September 18, 1997
CONTACT: Lloyd H. Hicks, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Programs
PHONE: 672-5160
The Henrico County Extension Office is sponsoring the annual 4-H apple, peanut, and honey sale. York and Winesap apples - both suitable for eating and cooking - are $8.50 per half bushel. Raw peanuts are $5 per two-pound bag with recipes included. Two pounds of deluxe cocktail peanuts, salted or unsalted, are $7.50. One-pound jars of light, medium, or dark honey are $3 each. Funds generated from the sale help support local 4-H programs.
Order forms are available at the county's Extension Office in the Henrico Human Services Building, 8600 Dixon Powers Drive, or any Henrico County Library. The produce is expected to go fast and the office suggests all orders be placed by October 10; after that date, orders will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Distribution will be on Tuesday, October 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Henrico Eastern Government Center; and on Wednesday, October 22, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the county's Extension Office. Call 672-5160 for more information.
DATE: September 15, 1997
CONTACT: Tim Foster, Traffic Engineer
PHONE: 672-4397
Henrico County Department of Public Works advises motorists that on Friday, September 26, beginning at 5:45 p.m., traffic delays can be expected due to Highland Springs High School Homecoming Parade.
The parade will form at South Cedar Avenue between Nine Mile Road and Jerald Street, will travel eastbound on Nine Mile Road, turn right on Oak Avenue and into Highland Springs High School.
Eastbound traffic on Nine Mile Road will be detoured using Beech Avenue, Vine Street and Quince Avenue. Westbound traffic on Nine Mile Road will not be affected, though motorists in the vicinity should expect delays.
DATE: September 11, 1997
CONTACT: Fred Overmann, Community Development Supervisor
PHONE: 652-3148
The third and final meeting of the Nine Mile Road Corridor Study area will be Monday, September 15, at 7 p.m., at the Eastern Government Center, Multipurpose Room, 3820 Nine Mile Road.
This meeting will include final discussions about the revitalization and economic analysis of the Nine Mile Road corridor before the County's Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors conduct the review and approval process.
The meeting is open to the public.
DATE: September 9, 1997
CONTACT: Riva O'Sullivan, Senior Social Worker
PHONE: 672-4060
The County of Henrico Department of Social Services is offering a free, eight week class for people interested in becoming foster parents. The first class will be Tuesday, September 23, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Human Services Building, 8600 Dixon Powers Drive.
To register, or for more information, call 672-4060.
DATE: September 4, 1997
CONTACT: Bev Donati
PHONE: 795-7822
Board Chairman and Varina Supervisor Jim Donati will discuss amendments to the Major Thoroughfare Plan and issues concerning Interstate 895 in the Varina District at his next town meeting on Monday, September 15, at 7 p.m., in the auditorium of John Rolfe Middle School, 6901 Messer Road.
"This is the opportunity for input from our Varina residents on the Thoroughfare amendments," Donati said. Staff from Henrico County and the Virginia Department of Transportation will be at the meeting to answer questions concerning the roadways.
Donati holds Varina town meetings the third Monday of each month. The meetings are open to the public.
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