November 1998

DATE: November 24, 1998

CONTACT: Mikki Knight, Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors

PHONE: 501-4207

"Youth-Parent Night: A Frank Discussion About Drugs" is the topic of Fairfield District Supervisor Frank Thornton's next constituent meeting on Monday, December 7, at 7 p.m., at Wilder Middle School, 6900 Wilkinson Road.

"Drugs and lack of communication between generations are issues that greatly affect our society today," Thornton said. "We want to face these two issues by inviting parents and their children to communicate and openly discuss the problem of drugs," he said.

Thornton encourages public participation; in an effort to reach as many citizens as possible, he asks each participant to invite three other people to join the meeting.

DATE: November 19, 1998

CONTACT: Karen Carter, Extension Agent, Environmental Horticulture

PHONE: 501-5160

The Henrico Extension Office is now accepting applications for the 1999 Henrico Master Gardener Program. The program trains gardeners to educate their communities in environmental horticulture including lawns, trees, shrubs, vegetables, and pest management.

The Extension Office will accept applications through December 1, and training will take place from January 27 to March 26, 1999. For more information, call 501-5160.

DATE: November 12, 1998

CONTACT: Angela N. Harper, Deputy County Manager

PHONE: 501-5526

National Association of Counties (NACo) appointed Deputy County Manager Angela N. Harper as one of only 38 experts nationwide to serve on their Sustainability Leadership Team. NACo is the only national organization that represents county governments throughout the United States.

The team is designed to enhance NACo's focus on sustainable communities and to help counties achieve a livable future. NACo is recognized as a national leader in the sustainability arena because of its programs which have helped many of the nation's communities balance economic, environmental and social issues.

"I am honored by this appointment," said Angela Harper. "I have always been intrigued by sustainability programs, and look forward to sharing ideas and projects to assist communities throughout the nation," she said.

DATE: November 5, 1998

CONTACT: Bev Donati

PHONE: 795-7822

Varina District Supervisor Jim Donati will discuss how Henrico stacks up to other localities at his next town meeting on Monday, November 16, at 7 p.m., at the Eastern Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Road.

Deputy County Manager Leon Johnson will join Donati in explaining the county's ranking, and presenting a research overview.

"This is a topic that many are interested in," Donati said. "People have questions about the county's revenue sources and would like to hear how they compare to other localities. Those questions and concerns will be answered at this meeting," he said.

Donati generally holds meetings the third Monday of each month. The meetings are open to the public.