September 20, 2006
CONTACT: Kendra Kyle, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Programs
PHONE: 501-5160
The Henrico County Extension Office has launched its annual 4-H apple, peanut and honey sale. Proceeds benefit local 4-H youth programs.
The sale features Virginia-grown produce:
* Winesap and York apples, $12.50 per half bushel;
* Raw peanuts, with recipes, $6 per two-pound sack;
* Deluxe cocktail peanuts, salted and unsalted, $9 per two-pound sack; and
* Honey, $4 per one-pound jar.
Order forms are available at the Extension Office, located in the Human Services Building, 8600 Dixon Powers Drive; at any Henrico County library; or by calling 501-5160 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Because supplies are limited, orders placed after Thursday, Oct. 12 will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Staff will distribute orders from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1 and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Human Services Building loading dock.
Contact the Extension Office at 501-5160 for more information.
Sept. 13, 2006
CONTACT: Barb Strohman, Administrative Coordinator, Henricopolis SWCD
PHONE: 501-5175
The Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an Equine Education and Exhibits Field Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, at Campbell Springs Farm, 12830 River Road, in Chesterfield.
The event is presented in partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension and the James River, Monacan and Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation districts.
Equine Education and Exhibits Field Day will feature presentations by state and local experts on a variety of topics, including nutrition fundamentals, animal identification, best management and conservation practices for horse operations, health and hoof management and reduction of herd-infection risks. The field day will also include demonstrations on driving, jumping and ground training. In addition, vendors will be on hand to answer questions, and a silent auction will be held to benefit the HorsePlay Therapeutic Riding Program.
Registration costs $5 and includes lunch.
To obtain a registration form or additional information, contact Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District at 501-5175 or log on to www.co.henrico.va.us/swcd.
September 6, 2006
CONTACT: Arthur Petrini, Director of Public Utilities
PHONE: 501-4516
The recent wet weather pattern has caused water levels in the James River to return to normal. In response to these normal levels, the Henrico County Department of Public Utilities -- along with the City of Richmond and Chesterfield, Goochland and Hanover counties -- is alerting customers that the voluntary water conservation measures previously requested on Aug. 18 are lifted as of Sept. 6.
As always, prudent water use is recommended. Typical ways to conserve include:
* Operate fully loaded washing machines and dishwashers;
* Repair leaks in faucets and toilets;
* Install water-saving devices such as faucet aerators and low-flow showerheads;
* Clean vegetables using water in a pan and a vegetable brush rather than running the faucet.
For further information, please call:
* City of Richmond: Customer Care Center, 644-3000
* County of Chesterfield: Billing & Customer Service, 748-1291
* County of Goochland: Public Utilities, 556-5869
* County of Hanover: Customer Service, 365-6024
* County of Henrico: Customer Service, 501-4275
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