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Hiking to heal
Godwin grad tackling Appalachian Trail to honor her late father
By Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor 05/20/2013 Features
For seven years now, outdoor enthusiast Connie Henshaw has been dreaming of the day she would through-hike the Appalachian Trail after graduation from college in 2016.
But she was barely into her freshman year at Virginia Tech when a tragic turn of events upended her plans, and she pulled out of spring semester classes to hit the trail in March – three years early. > Read more.
A life-saving ‘drop’ of prevention
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By Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor 03/25/2013 Features
 And Veronica Stewart, who lives in the suburbs of far western Henrico, has been working all winter to make sure none of those splashes are unplanned, unexpected or go undetected. As a Girl Scout of ten years and a certified lifeguard, Stewart says she had little difficulty when it came time to choose the focus of her Gold Award project. > Read more. |
School briefs - Henrico High School
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By Jordan Steger, Special to the Citizen 03/25/2013 EducationSchool Briefs
 Starting March 4, the day of the semifinal game, the spirit at Henrico High School was through the roof. Even the trees around campus were decked out in green and gold streamers. The students were given early dismissal in order to go watch and cheer at the semi-finals game. And cheer they did. Students and teachers alike were proudly wearing their green and gold. > Read more. |
School briefs - Rolfe Middle School
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By Alton Coston, Special to the Citizen 03/25/2013 EducationSchool Briefs
February was a huge month for John Rolfe Middle School with numerous student events.
In the middle of February, students had an assembly for the John Rolfe PTA Spring fundraiser. We had a fundraiser exactly like this back in December. Students gathered in the auditorium to listen to our guest speaker. The fundraiser is to sell various magazines about jewelry, cooking, games and even dessert. > Read more. |
Suspects sought in auto larcenies
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Citizen Staff Reports 03/25/2013 Public SafetyCrime Report
 The stolen cards were used by two suspects at the Martin's on Forest Hill Avenue on March 20 at about 7 a.m. Both suspects are described as white males of average build in their 20s or 30s. > Read more. |
Governor signs law targeting synthetic drugs
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By Kristen Smith, Capital News Service 03/25/2013 General AssemblyGeneral Assembly 2013
 McDonnell announced Wednesday that he had signed House Bill 1941, which included an emergency clause making it effective immediately. > Read more. |
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Glen Allen High School wins ‘Arrive Alive’ contest
Business in brief
Henrico man authors book about monuments
Henrico rabies vaccination clinic set for May 18
Christian Youth Theater cultivates character, camaraderie
Scholarship established in honor of late Moody teacher
VHBG student art on display at Crossroads
Capping it off
Bank robbery suspect sought
Home schooling on the rise in Virginia
HCPS ‘Teacher of the Year,’ ‘First Year Teacher of the Year’ announced
Holman MS TSA wins technology award
Lebanese Food Festival returns May 17-19
Fragrance thief sought
Virginia’s suicide rate highest in 13 years
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Community
Charity flag football game at Highland Springs HS
The Virginia State Police and the Virginia Hornets will face off again to help raise awareness and contributions to support Special Olympics Virginia. The flag football game will be held Saturday, June 16 at Highland Springs High School, 15 S. Oak Ave. Gates open at noon and the game starts at 1 p.m.
Tickets are $5. Ticket sales will assist the Special Olympics. For more information, call 476-0040 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). > Read more.
Tickets are $5. Ticket sales will assist the Special Olympics. For more information, call 476-0040 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). > Read more.
‘2012 Foundation’s Finest’ raises money for cystic fibrosis
Citizen Staff Reports 06/11/2012
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Virginia Chapter recently announced the 2012 Foundation’s Finest Class. Thirteen of Richmond’s finest young professionals have started a seven week fundraising blitz. Their goal is to raise $3,000 each through a combination of donations, ticket sales, auction donations, sponsorships, and planning special events around the community.
The Foundation’s Finest program is an event of the CF Young Professionals Leadership Council and guided by event co-chairs Jessica Chandler of Wardrobe Richmond and Amanda Weiner of Saxon Shoes. > Read more.
The Foundation’s Finest program is an event of the CF Young Professionals Leadership Council and guided by event co-chairs Jessica Chandler of Wardrobe Richmond and Amanda Weiner of Saxon Shoes. > Read more.
Fan Care Program for seniors begins Friday
Citizen Staff Reports 06/11/2012
Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging is again helping older adults combat summer heat by sponsoring the Fan Care Program. Through Fan Care, now in its 22nd year, older adults age 60 and over can receive a fan or other cooling assistance. They also must meet income eligibility requirements.
To apply, call the Fan Care Hotline at 343-3005 and leave a name, address and phone number. A Fan Care representative will return your call.
Fan Care is made possible by cooperative efforts of Dominion Virginia Power, the Virginia Department for the Aging and Senior Connections. The program will start June15 and ends on September 30, 2012. > Read more.
To apply, call the Fan Care Hotline at 343-3005 and leave a name, address and phone number. A Fan Care representative will return your call.
Fan Care is made possible by cooperative efforts of Dominion Virginia Power, the Virginia Department for the Aging and Senior Connections. The program will start June15 and ends on September 30, 2012. > Read more.
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