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Promoting awareness of the Varina district's history and heritage, both rural and cultural. Inviting content concerning 'all things Varina' in Henrico County, Virginia.
Who are we?
- H. Cornhill, moderator
- "Henrico", Virginia
- A group of Henrico residents concerned about County planning for future generations... Encouraging you to get involved before the county plans for your future, without your input.
How do you see Henrico? Is the county:
Please Review the Henrico Comprehensive Planning links below, the future of Varina depends on it
A "HAND UP". . . Never Blogged Before? Here's How:
Henrico Board Meetings Minutes
VARINA HISTORY ONLINE
IMAGES of VARINA PAST
HENRICO HISTORY LOVERS
LINKS WE LOVE
- Bacon's Rebellion
- BlogNetNews/RichmondVa
- Buttermilk & Molasses
- Coalition for Smarter Growth
- Envision Henrico
- Near West End News
- Piedmont Environmental Council
- Regional Communities
- Richmond City Council Reporter & Telegraph
- Richmond Sunlight (G.A.tracking)
- Scenic Virginia
- Va. League of Conservation Voters
- Va. Outdoors Foundation
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Historic Varina- Henrico County, Virginia
OCT/NOV 08 Poll Results show
that 2 of our 44 participants support higher taxes in Henrico.
Thanks to all of those who voted. Keep on working on this- we think it's worth it too. Scroll down to see the poll below.
Thanks to all of those who voted. Keep on working on this- we think it's worth it too. Scroll down to see the poll below.
Do you feel represented by Henrico County Planning decisions?
SEPTEMBER 2008 POLL RESULTS:
It looks like 93% of those who participated have some concern about the promised rise in Varina residency:
Are you concerned about the future of Varina?
MARCH 2008 POLL RESULTS
Good News! (at least our readers are like minded, and poll participation is UP over last month! 100 % of the 17 participating poll-ees believe '2026 Planning Meetings' should be televised. Many thanks to those interested enough to get involved. Keep spreading the word, people!!
Do you believe 2026 Planning meetings should be televised?
FEBRUARY 2008 POLL RESULTS:
75 % of 12 participants are "very concerned" about future over population in Varina. Thanks go out to those who voted. Please keep helping promote local awareness...
Are you concerned about the possibility of over-population in Varina?
Green Value$
Check out some of the ways you can help solve big environmental problems on the smallest budget.
The Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District: HSWCD is holding their annual spring tree seedling giveaway for Henrico County residents on Friday, March 21 at the Hermitage High School parking lot, 8301 Hungary Spring Road. Trees will be given away free of charge beginning at 8:30 a.m. and continuing as long as supplies last.
HSWCD will offer 15 species of bare-root seedlings, including red bud, white and red osier dogwood, bald cypress, red maple, river birch, green ash, winterberry holly and white pine. For info about species and planting guidelines: www.co.henrico.va.us/swcd
The seedling giveaway is part of HSWCD’s ongoing efforts to protect the James River watershed by reducing runoff and sediment flows into local streams. For more information, call Barb Strohman, HSWCD Administrative Coordinator at 501-5175 or e-mail hswcd
The Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District: HSWCD Build-A-Barrel workshops can each you how to harvest rainwater from your roof and divert it for on-site usage in the landscape.
Workshops are available to Henrico County residents and are approximately 2 hours long. Participants learn how to build, install and maintain a rain barrel. Barrels and materials are provided and participants work as a team to put together their very own barrel.
A materials fee of approximately $40 is required to participate in workshops.
Additional barrels may be available for purchase. These barrels are available only to workshop participants and those who have participated in previous workshops. Supply of additional barrels is usually limited. Additional barrels are available only during specified times, in conjunction with scheduled workshops. Henricopolis SWCD does not maintain a supply of barrels for distribution.
If you would like to be notified of upcoming workshops or the availability of additional barrels, contact the Henricopolis SWCD office. Call Barb Strohman, HSWCD Administrative Coordinator at 501-5175 or e-mail hswcd
Prefabricated barrels are available for purchase in some gardening centers and from many online dealers.
The Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District: HSWCD is holding their annual spring tree seedling giveaway for Henrico County residents on Friday, March 21 at the Hermitage High School parking lot, 8301 Hungary Spring Road. Trees will be given away free of charge beginning at 8:30 a.m. and continuing as long as supplies last.
HSWCD will offer 15 species of bare-root seedlings, including red bud, white and red osier dogwood, bald cypress, red maple, river birch, green ash, winterberry holly and white pine. For info about species and planting guidelines: www.co.henrico.va.us/swcd
The seedling giveaway is part of HSWCD’s ongoing efforts to protect the James River watershed by reducing runoff and sediment flows into local streams. For more information, call Barb Strohman, HSWCD Administrative Coordinator at 501-5175 or e-mail hswcd
The Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District: HSWCD Build-A-Barrel workshops can each you how to harvest rainwater from your roof and divert it for on-site usage in the landscape.
Workshops are available to Henrico County residents and are approximately 2 hours long. Participants learn how to build, install and maintain a rain barrel. Barrels and materials are provided and participants work as a team to put together their very own barrel.
A materials fee of approximately $40 is required to participate in workshops.
Additional barrels may be available for purchase. These barrels are available only to workshop participants and those who have participated in previous workshops. Supply of additional barrels is usually limited. Additional barrels are available only during specified times, in conjunction with scheduled workshops. Henricopolis SWCD does not maintain a supply of barrels for distribution.
If you would like to be notified of upcoming workshops or the availability of additional barrels, contact the Henricopolis SWCD office. Call Barb Strohman, HSWCD Administrative Coordinator at 501-5175 or e-mail hswcd
Prefabricated barrels are available for purchase in some gardening centers and from many online dealers.
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in the "latest breaking news" to
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Virginia Freedom of Information Act
Rights & Responsibilities:
The Rights of Requesters and the Responsibilities of the Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority Under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), located § 2.2-3700 et. seq. of the Code of Virginia, guarantees citizens of the Commonwealth and representatives of the media access to public records held by public bodies, public officials, and public employees.
A public record is any writing or recording -- regardless of whether it is a paper record, an electronic file, an audio or video recording, or any other format -- that is prepared or owned by, or in the possession of a public body or its officers, employees or agents in the transaction of public business. All public records are presumed to be open, and may only be withheld if a specific, statutory exemption applies.
The policy of FOIA states that the purpose of FOIA is to promote an increased awareness by all persons of governmental activities. In furthering this policy, FOIA requires that the law be interpreted liberally, in favor of access, and that any exemption allowing public records to be withheld must be interpreted narrowly.
Your FOIA Rights:
You have the right to request to inspect or receive copies of public records, or both.
You have the right to request that any charges for the requested records be estimated in advance.
If you believe that your FOIA rights have been violated, you may file a petition in district or circuit court to compel compliance with FOIA.
The Rights of Requesters and the Responsibilities of the Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority Under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), located § 2.2-3700 et. seq. of the Code of Virginia, guarantees citizens of the Commonwealth and representatives of the media access to public records held by public bodies, public officials, and public employees.
A public record is any writing or recording -- regardless of whether it is a paper record, an electronic file, an audio or video recording, or any other format -- that is prepared or owned by, or in the possession of a public body or its officers, employees or agents in the transaction of public business. All public records are presumed to be open, and may only be withheld if a specific, statutory exemption applies.
The policy of FOIA states that the purpose of FOIA is to promote an increased awareness by all persons of governmental activities. In furthering this policy, FOIA requires that the law be interpreted liberally, in favor of access, and that any exemption allowing public records to be withheld must be interpreted narrowly.
Your FOIA Rights:
You have the right to request to inspect or receive copies of public records, or both.
You have the right to request that any charges for the requested records be estimated in advance.
If you believe that your FOIA rights have been violated, you may file a petition in district or circuit court to compel compliance with FOIA.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
"We have now sunk to a depth at which re-statement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men."- George Orwell
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