Officials: Varina HS student responsible for noose
Citizen Staff Reports 05/18/12
The culprit – a student at the school – will not be publicly identified but faces "very serious school disciplinary action up to a recommendation for expulsion," according to HCPS spokesman Mychael Dickerson. "We would like to commend the Varina High students, staff and Henrico police department for the cooperation and investigation used to bring this offensive incident to a close." > Read more.
Hermitage student earns Civitan scholarship
By David Weissman, Special to the Citizen 05/17/2012 Henrico Schools
Richardson was one of 31 local high school students honored at the banquet but was the only one awarded with the scholarship.
Those who chose the scholarship winner had been impressed with Richardson pledging to put $10,000 of his own money each year to help pay for his tuition, said Pat Robson, secretary of the Greater Richmond Civitan Club and master of ceremonies for the banquet. > Read more.
Business in brief
Citizen Staff Reports 05/17/2012 Henrico Business
Schools reflect student diversity
By Sundra Hominik, Special to the Citizen 05/17/2012 Henrico Schools
Jonathan Zur, president of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC) often uses a mirror-window activity to help teach Henrico County educators how to be more inclusive across race, gender and class.
The activity helps educators analyze how students see themselves, how students see the world, and how those two worlds intersect in their schools.
Some students see their images reflected in history books in school, on bulletin boards and in student leadership roles. Others see themselves reflected only in token ways. In the latter cases, VCIC trainers show teachers ways to address the disparities. > Read more.
In the garden
Proper mowing techniques
“How you mow is important,” advises Henrico Extension Agent Karen Carter. “One of the best ways to prevent weeds in your lawn is to mow correctly.”
Start by checking the blade on your mower. It needs to be sharp so that you don’t chew off or shred your grass, which makes it vulnerable to disease and attacks by insects.
The blade needs to be set high enough to leave grass at least 3 inches high. “This is probably the most important thing,” said Carter. “Mowing high improves root growth and helps shade out weed seedlings. You’ll still have some weeds, but the number will be greatly reduced.” > Read more.
Entertainment
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Community
Imagination Richmond brings family fun to Willow Lawn Saturday
The event, now in its fourth year, began when Willow Lawn Marketing Manager Sarah North felt there was a need in the region for a family-friendly community event at which children could enjoy and explore their imagination through music, art, dance and other children activities. > Read more.
Weekend Top 10
By Sarah Story, Citizen Events Editor 05/17/2012
What do cotton candy, funnel cakes, shrimp, fish and Mediterranean food all have in common? Put your swimsuit diet on hold and find out this weekend in Henrico! If you're feeling guilty after all that deliciousness, the Wellesley 5K Fun Run on Saturday can help you shed some pounds. Click here for more! > Read more.
Campaign provides diapers to low-income families
Citizen Staff Reports 05/14/2012
Capital Diaper Bank and Anthem HealthKeepers are holding a diaper drive through June 2. The “Diaper Change” campaign focuses on providing diapers to low-income families in central Virginia.
Diapers are a necessary part of day-to-day life for young children and their families but providing them is not always easy. A healthy change of diapers costs nearly $100 each month and one in three American mothers struggle to provide diapers for their babies. Diapers are not typically covered by social service programs.
Babies in low-income households often spend an entire day in a single diaper creating many health problems, including skin disease and staph infections. A baby crying from being in a soiled diaper for prolonged periods of time may also be at a greater risk for child abuse. > Read more.
Diapers are a necessary part of day-to-day life for young children and their families but providing them is not always easy. A healthy change of diapers costs nearly $100 each month and one in three American mothers struggle to provide diapers for their babies. Diapers are not typically covered by social service programs.
Babies in low-income households often spend an entire day in a single diaper creating many health problems, including skin disease and staph infections. A baby crying from being in a soiled diaper for prolonged periods of time may also be at a greater risk for child abuse. > Read more.
Business in brief
New law prohibits pointing lasers at aircraft
CCC honors local volunteers
Teppanyaki Grill opens in West End
High ‘hi’s at Twin Hickory E.S.
Schools reflect student diversity
In the garden
Student completes Naval Academy
Milestones
Fit4Kids offers grant funds for schools
Moody music department wins top honors at festival
Celebrate NASCAR Day with free Pace Car rides
State to publish college grads’ employment rates
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