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NEWSLETTER • SEPTEMBER 2018

IN THIS ISSUE PG. 06

East End Library Garden

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Call for Park Action and Volunteers

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A Message from Richmond Cycling Corps

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Goat Fan Club Forming in Gillies Creek Park

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Chimborazo Park and Gillies Creek Park Connectivity

Cover Photo By: Trish Bernal

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MEETINGS & NOTICES Historic Preservation and Land Use Committee Meeting

Generally held on the Tuesday before the board meeting at the Patrick Henry Pub, 2300 E. Broad St. at 6:00pm Upcoming Meeting: September 4 Upcoming Meeting: October 2

CHA of RVA Board Meeting

Generally held on the first Thursday of every month at Patrick Henry Pub, 2300 East Broad St. at 6:00pm Upcoming Meeting: September 6 Upcoming Meeting: October 4

Membership Meeting

Generally held on the third Tuesday of every month in St.John’s Parish Hall, 2401 East Broad St. at 7:00pm Upcoming Meeting: September 18 (Business Meeting) Upcoming Meeting: October 16 If any member wishes to attend any zoning or board meeting they are most welcome, but please check with Genni Sasnett at president@churchhill.org for updated meeting times and dates.

What does Church Hill Look like to you?

Send images to: Newsletter@churchhill.org

CHA Mission

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote a sense of unity and common endeavor among all the residents of the St.John’s CHurch, Church Hill North, and Chimborazo Old and Historic Districs, other residents of the East District, and other interested persons, in order to develop a stable, desirable urban neighborhood.

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CHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Genni Sasnett President@churchhill.org

Vice President: Debra Melisi vp@churchhill.org

Secretary: Pam Masters secretary@churchhill.org

Assistant Secretary: Audrey Auyeung asstsecretary@churchhill.org

Treasurer: Pam Lipscomb treasurer@churchhill.org

Assistant Treasurer: Steven Keener assistanttreasurer@churchhill.org

DIRECTORS AT LARGE Alli Alligood

Reshma Gola

Christina Masteroianni

Brian Loos

Past President: John Sieg

Historic Preservation and Land Use Chair: Barbra Cotter (804) 677-7647

VOLUNTEERS Layout & Graphics: Arthur Olivarez arthurolivarezjr@gmail.com Church Hill Planters: Marion Macdonald Phone: (804)644-1347 Membership Coordinator: Amy Beem membership@churchhill.org Phone: (804)344-7157

Content Editor/ Ad Sales Coordinator: Celeste Deal newsletter@churchhill.org Phone: (804)644-2862 Lead Newsletter Dristribution: South: Tom & Eileen Sanders Phone: (804)343-7157 North: Sandra Horton Phone: (804)780-1641

For more information on joining the CHA, please see our website at: churchhill.org or fill our the application included in this publication

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Happy September Church Hillians, We had another great community picnic on August 21st. The fellowship was heartwarming to see, the food was terrific, the Church Hill Music Co. was wonderful (and homegrown) and the weather, though not very cooperative, didn’t beat us this time! Thanks to everyone who helped make the evening a success and especially to those who brought donations for the book and school supply drive for our local elementary schools.

Vice President, Debra Melisi, Past President, John Sieg, Barbara Cotter, Chair of the Historic Preservation and Land Use Committee, and I will have met with City officials to discuss some development related concerns by the time you receive this newsletter. We will meet first with Mark Olinger, Director of Planning and Development Review and subsequently with our Councilwoman, Cynthia Newbille. We will discuss concerns with the Pulse Corridor Plan that was approved last year. We hope to accomplish two things. One, getting clarification on what kind of development is being encouraged for the east end of the Pulse Corridor along Main Street. We believe current language in the plan is somewhat contradictory; stating development up to 12 stories is permissible and at the same time indicating new development should be in character with the surrounding community and structures. Given that there are currently no buildings anywhere near 12 stories along Main Street, it is important to seek clarification and to advocate for new development that is consistent with what already exists on Main Street. Two, is protection of “the view that named Richmond from Libby Hill Park” . We have sought to have the Libby Hill view shed protected in numerous planning documents the City has developed but have not been successful to date. This is a very critical time to pursue this protection since the City’s Master Plan, Richmond 300, which will govern development well into the future, is under construction.

Just a quick reminder of a few important items. Nominations are still open for board member positions. If you have an interest VP, Debra Melisi, (vp@churchhill.org) would love to hear from you. The Committee is in process interviewing candidates and will introduce a slate in September. Remember, even after the development of the slate, nominations can be taken from the floor at both the September and October membership meetings.

We also still need houses for the Holiday House Tour. The House Tour is the most important fund-raising opportunity the Association has each year. The money we raise is awarded to nonprofits in the Greater Church Hill Community to help improve the quality of life for all residents.

Yes, it’s a little work but it is very rewarding also to finally show off that incredibly hard work you have done on your home. Please contact Debra Melisi at vp@churchhill.org to learn more.

Believe it or not, Hogtober is right around the corner! It is always a really fun event that is done in collaboration with Style Weekly. We will need many volunteers so get ready beer pourers!

The Hogtober website is up and running already. Please go to Hogtober.com to sign up early to volunteer on October 6th. Note the shifts have been reduced from 3 hours to 2 hours this year to better accommodate those who have families and other obligations. We hope to see you there!

Best regards,

Genni Sasnett, President, CHA of RVA 2018 [5] Church Hill Association

EAST END LIBRARY GARDEN Submitted by Adam M. Zimmerli Library/Community Services Manager - East End Branch

Happy fall and a hearty thanks, Church Hill!

At the East End Branch Library (at the corner of 25th and R Streets), we’ve been so glad to have your support for our landscape project. The beds fronting 25th Street were a bit monochrome and drab, and with the impending increase in traffic as the new Market at 25th gets ready to join the neighborhood, we were in need of a splash of color to help draw the eye.

Through the efforts of East End Library Advisory Board member Sequoia Ross, we were able to meet with a landscaper and design a lush, bright new bed, filled with native plants and a dazzling palette of color. On May 26th, an army of volunteers assembled at the library, and we were able to plant and mulch the entire landscape in a matter of a few hours. Families, individuals, and even passers-by stopped to lend a hand, dig a hole, spread some mulch, and become engaged in the process. Now we’re basking in yellow coneflowers, pinky-purple Echinacea, orange butterfly weed blossoms and light sprays of Joe Pye weed.

Lavender plants and juniper bushes are taking root and thriving in the rain, red-tipped grasses and black lace elderflower are slowly but surely standing tall in the back, and a variety of sedums are filling in the multicolored carpet of the bed. All of the plants are perennials, and so even though we’re loving the look so far, we know it will continue to grow and bloom for many years to come.

In addition, because different plants bloom at different times, we’re looking forward to the ever changing color scheme, as autumn brings cooler weather and a whole new look.

Every day as we admire the growing tapestry, we are reminded none of this would have been possible without the support of our civic associations and our community.

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The grant that we received from the Church Hill Association helped tremendously and allowed us to meet the financial needs of this project. Your support of our programs and our projects, both in terms of donations as well as attendance at our programs or even as something as simple as checking out books, allow us to do more and greater things for the East End. Our civic institutions are like muscles: the more they are used, the stronger they grow!

Just as this is true regarding active membership in your civic association, it is also true for using the services we offer at the library. So we thank you, Church Hill Association for helping make us stronger, and helping us prove to the rest of the City of Richmond that our community doesn’t just say that they support us - you can see it every time you visit.

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CALL FOR PARK ACTION AND VOLUNTEERS Submitted by Carl Otto, Gillies Creek Park Foundation

Now is the time toTake stock of where we are in managing the beautiful parks which we are fortunate to have in the east end. It is also the best time to share good ideas about where we should get involved to ensure that our parks are the best they can be.

Good parks do not take care of themselves. Without tender loving care they quickly become overgrown, run down and unsightly.

Before planting more trees that we don’t have the funds to take care of, we should help get needed water to young trees and free all from invasive and harmful vines. This is not a ‘once and done’ project.

If you like to visit parks and enjoy the shade of trees planted long ago, then we need your help today to give our new trees a chance.

A small group of caring east-end residents are taking on the challenge of restoring the lower portions of Chimborazo Park. Nature has been busy, assisted by the birds, with spreading weeds, stink trees and other vegetation in our parks. Many 1930’s improvements to our parks are failing due to lack of maintenance. Without human involvement, rain promotes erosion which clogs gutters and sewers and creates gullies.

If you can find time to help save our parks, please step forward and get involved. You do not have to be an expert in gardening to make a difference.

We know you do not litter, but others do. And trash attracts trash. We can all pick up trash and properly dispose of it.

We all know when tree branches hang too low and weeds grow too tall. If we take it upon ourselves to deal with these problems when we see them, they will not grow into bigger problems and become expensive projects.

We are looking for a few concerned citizens to come together to address these problems in the following parks: Chimborazo Park and Gillies Creek Park. If you are willing to join the cause, please call Carl Otto, 226-4366.

However, you do not have to wait to take action. You are authorized to take action now to protect and improve our parks. It is more fun to work in small groups, and it is still very satisfying to see a cleaner and more attractive park because of your efforts. Avoid doing nothing and bothering your neighbors with your complaints. You are hereby authorized to become part of the solution. Get your gloves and come join the fun.

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM CHA’S JULY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Committee meeting summaries are printed each month in the newsletter to keep the membership better informed about the activities of CHA’s committees. The summaries are of meetings or activities of committees which have occurred sometime in the month prior to the publication of the newsletter. Not every committee meets monthly. The full minutes of the committees can be found at www.churchhill.org under Participate: CHA of RVA Members: Committee Minutes.

PLEASE NOTE! If you are interested in being a committee chair, we have the following openings available: Transportation Committee and Community Outreach Committee Contact Genni Sasnett at president@churchhill.org to discuss each committee’s charge and what being a committee chair entails.

CHURCH HILL ASSOCIATION (CHA): HISTORIC PRESERVATION & LAND USE COMMITTEE July 31, 2018 Report (note the August HPLUC meeting was held in July) Two main topics were covered in the July 31st meeting. A summary of these are below; details are available in the minutes which are on the website.

SUP Application for corner of E Main Street and N 22nd: Lory Markham of Markham Planning represents a group of doctors who own three parcels at East Main and 22nd Street in Shockoe Bottom (parking lot, Honey White’s restaurant building and the Poythress building at East Franklin and 22nd). She returned to discuss the Committee’s reason for not recommending the proposed development at 11 stories which is using the City’s new Transit-Oriented Development zoning (TOD). She also wanted to understand CHA’s process for taking action on development proposals.

The group explained the reasons for not supporting an 11-story structure due to it being out of character with the area and much higher than any other building in Shockoe Bottom. CHA’s process for taking an official position was also explained. The Committee offered to meet and discuss the project as it proceeds.

City’s Planning Process, Zoning, and Historic Preservation in the Greater Church Hill Area: The remainder of the meeting focused on the City’s recent emphasis on using the new Transit-Oriented Development zoning category (TOD) prior to the rezoning of the East End and the adverse implications of this for development in the area and for protecting the viewshed. This category allows up to 12 stories. While CHA had expressed concerns during the development of the Pulse Plan zoning category, our input was not incorporated into the City’s official document. Thus, this is leading to proposals for heights far greater than what is usually sought in the area. [ 11 ] Church Hill Association

The group decided to address these concerns by raising these issues to appropriate groups and to have a document that clearly defines what CHA supports and what CHA opposes. Much input was offered to Genni Sasnett who is going to draft such a document that will help CHA promote thoughtful development that preserves our history and our historic views from Libby Hill Park.

Updates: Barbara Cotter updated the group on some upcoming meetings and recent actions on projects that the group had previously reviewed.

Submitted by, Barbara Cotter

PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE July 31, 2018 MEETING

Parks/Green Space/Sites in Historic Church Hill: Carl Otto, a long-time advocate for parks in the East End, shared his plans for linking Gillies Creek Park/Greenway to the lower Chimborazo Park (aka “dog park”) and making such improvements in Chimborazo as trails, cleared cobblestone, etc. through volunteers, grants, and City support. On August 11th , Committee members will join Carl and take a walking tour of the area to have a fuller understanding of the full scope of this important effort.

Ailanthus trees: Carl shared the City’s plan to address this again in Chimborazo Park late summer. Trish Bernal is checking on the cost of removing two or three very large Ailanthus trees above Libby Hill Park that are dispersing thousands of seeds and the sprouting new plants along the Hill. We will be seeking funding from several sources (including the Church Hill Association) to cover the removal of the giant ailanthus trees. Once these trees are removed we will plan to eliminate the smaller ones along the slope of Libby Hill Park below the large fountain.

Planting of trees/removal of stumps/establishing new tree wells: In consultation with the City’s arborist, Tree Stewards have identified 24 dead or dying trees in Church Hill that need replacement, as well as 30 empty tree wells with stumps which need removal. Trish, with the Committee’s support, has submitted two Community Roots applications: (1) two dogwoods for the Parquette (27th and E Franklin) and (2) trees in front of the fire station. Joel Cabot is doing another two applications for two different homeowners who have requested trees. Bellevue School is doing its own application; Chimborazo may also want to apply.

Other issues: Barbara Cotter has reported to the City the critical need to repair the Libby Park House and will follow up on the City’s action to address this. Ginny Campbell reported on the need to get cut the high grass at the top of the stairs from Main Street – just below the fountain as it can be a safety issue. Committee members discussed need for maintenance of Taylor Hill Park and to clarify the role of Richmond Hill.

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Youth & Education Committee Congratulations to Chair Holly Mattocks Coy and her family who welcomed a new addition to their family last month. The committee did not meet, however, they want members to know the two surveys below are still available to complete to gather interest and information from those that want to get connected to one-off or ongoing volunteer opportunities with students. The form is in the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D5r0lK8XExu1NU0_6EJHfycrUYwlgqkhoIDdv2U tYU0/edit?usp=sharing Sign up to volunteer with students next year The Committee is connecting community members to volunteer opportunities during the 2018-19 school year that fit your schedule and interests! Take a minute to complete a short form online and we will do the rest! http://bit.ly/CHA2018KIDS Nominations Committee The committee met in July to begin the process of identifying potential candidates for positions which will be open on the 2019 Board of Directors. Those positions include: VP, Assistant Treasurer, Assistant Secretary and two at large seats.

Committee members are now moving forward with interviews and will reconvene in early September to confirm a slate. The slate will be presented at the September membership meeting. Nominations may be made from the floor at both the September and October membership meetings. Committee members are Reshma Gola, John Whitworth, Eugenia Anderson-Ellis and Steven Keener. The Chair is VP Debra Melisi. It’s not too late to let your interest be known to the committee. You may express your interest directly to Debra @ vp@churchhill.org.

Technology Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee Update The Board considered all of the recommendations of the committee at their August meeting. The outcome of their discussion will be a part of the presentation of the Association’s FY 2019 budget at the September meeting.

A reminder! Amy Beem, our Membership Coordinator, has decided to transition out of the role. If you have an interest in volunteering for the position, then please contact Genni Sasnett at president@churchhill.org Holiday Events Committee The committee met on 8/26/18 at Chair, Debra Melisi’s, home after the newsletter submission deadline. The Committee is still looking for homes for the Holiday Tour, however, so please contact Debra at vp@churchhill.org if are willing to volunteer your home. Also, if you are interested in being a docent, its never too early to sign up. Email Celeste Deal at crdeal@earthlink.net. teachers to the CHA July and August Membership Meetings; or co with a project to paint a cinder block wall at their high volunteer with students next year

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2401 E. Broad St. Richmond, Va. 23223 804.649.7938 www.saintjohnsrichmond.org The Rev. Amelie Wilmer, Priest in Charge

Come, Li� Your Spirit!

We are a caring, spiritual community joyfully embracing and nurturing all, serving God, each other, and the community.

Homecoming Sunday, September 9 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Children’s Chapel, Keeper’s Cottage 11:00 a.m. Ministry Fair, Parish Hall Nursery available 9:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

Starting September 16 8:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist (no music) 9:45 a.m. Adult Forum, Parish Hall 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Children’s Chapel, Keeper’s Cottage 11:45 a.m. Coffee Hour, Parish Hall Nursery available 8:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

Annual Blessing of the Animals In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Sunday, October 7, 4:00 p.m. in the churchyard All creatures great and small welcome.

Please cage or leash your pets.

Original songs and stories with local songwriter

Drew Willson In Concert Friday, September 14, 7:00 p.m. in St. John’s Church

Featuring Richmond-based musicians Jim Bennett on piano & Kevin Davis on percussion.

For more information, visit our website, www.saintjohnsrichmond.org.

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Church Hill Real Estate Market Report Plants Could Save Your Life (okay, maybe that’s dramatic, but they ARE good for you…)

Do you have house plants? I am obsessed. So obsessed am I that the pictures on my camera are either of my five kids or my plants (see exhibit A).

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Exhibit A: one of my 5 kids, and about 7 of my plants.

If you don’t already know the benefits of plants in your home, here are a few: Plants increase oxygen levels in your home. You breathe out carbon dioxide, they breathe it in and release oxygen.

Plants remove toxins in the air - up to 87% of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) every 24 hours! (according to NASA… but what do they know?)

Studies on house plants have also shown lower heart rates and anxiety, and greater focus.

Here are the top 5 best house plants according to me (and the many instagram pages I obsess over…)

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Peace Lily: While they are busy removing toxins from the room, you are not busy trying to care for this plant. It’s resilient (but try not to force it to be!), and it doesn’t need a ton of light.

Spider Plant: Not only did this plant make NASA’s list for removing toxins, it made mine too! The plant keeps giving you baby plants and all you have to do is set it by a window and water once a week.

Lucky Bamboo: I love this plant because all you have to do is keep water in the vase and it grows.

Change the water once a month.

Aloe Plant: This is on my top 5 list because anytime my children have a scratch or burn I act really concerned and pick leaf and apply to their burn. Thank you aloe for your healing ways.

Orchids: My favorite. Yes, they are hard to take care of- everytime I leave town they die under someone else’s care, but to get an orchid to bloom again is pure magic.

Honorable mention: staghorn fern, red prayer plant, goldfish plant, pitcher plant (carnivorous!), cactus, begonia rex, pothos plant, wandering jade plant, baby’s tears (the plant!)

What is your favorite house plant? We should trade plant cuttings. And if you don’t already have one, march down the street to Gather and get one. Choose one that is easy that just needs to be watered once a week, then institute a “Water Wednesday” policy.

The Facts* ⌂ ⌂ ⌂ ⌂

2018 YTD Median Sale Price: $252,000 2018 YTD Median Days on Market: 12 2018 YTD Median List Price to Sale Price: 100.0% Current Active Median Price: $289,950

⌂ 2017 YTD Median Sale Price: $240,000 ⌂ 2017 YTD Median Days on Market: 8 ⌂ 2017 YTD Median List Price to Sale Price: 100.0%

*Criteria: Area 10, Zip 23223 in school zones Bellevue, Chimborazo, and George Mason. Data obtained from CVR MLS

Prepared by Licensed Real Estate Broker and Church Hill resident, Amy Tesauro Amy Tesauro & Catherine Gilmer linchpin@linchpinrealestate.com linchpinrealestate.com 804.292.0852 [ 15 ] Church Hill Association

Photo By: Arthur Olivarez

A MESSAGE FROM RICHMOND CYCLING CORPS Thank you all for being a part of Richmond Cycling Corps over the years.

Over the past several months, with the knowledge that our founder Craig Dodson was stepping back, the Board of Directors has grappled with what RCC is without Craig. After eight years of around-the-clock outreach that impacted the lives of every youth in our programs, Craig is clearly the heart and soul of RCC. The 24/7 work and the relationships he built with the individuals in our collective community make him simply irreplaceable. We will forever be grateful to Craig for teaching us how to truly help the kids who needed RCC the most and for his relentless advocacy on their behalf.

What does this mean for Richmond Cycling Corps?

Most of the young cyclists who started riding with us in 2010 stayed close to RCC even as their interest in the bikes has waned. As our kids grew, so did our awareness of the limitations of an after-school cycling program. Our participants informed the trajectory of services we provided. If you have followed us through the years, you know we have constantly evolved to stay relevant—and to truly have a life-long impact on those in our programs.

What became clear as our students entered high school was that they needed options for education. Many of our athletes were not thriving in traditional school classrooms at Armstrong and other high schools. Expanding our programming to include academic instruction was a two-fold solution: it would provide our kids a chance to complete high school, and it would be RCC’s legacy—a sustainable initiative not reliant on Craig, cycling, and the relationships built on the bikes over the years.

In September of 2017, RCC opened the Legacy Academy, serving six full-time students and still maintained the cycling team—Legacy scholars raced fall and spring season with other long-time RCC teammates. The students are returning for another school year next month where Legacy Academy is delighted to welcome Lauren Kern as Head of School and Ryan Hamlet as Program Manager and faculty. Lauren comes to us from Armstrong High School, where she was named the 2018 Teacher of the Year. She carries to Legacy high expectations of students and encourages them to live by the motto “own our own education.” Lauren is committed to showing our students that she is there to help them identify the tools for achievement. Ryan joins us from Blue Sky Fund, an organization dedicated to sharing the outdoors with [ 16 ] September 2018

urban youth. Ryan’s deep love and expertise for the outdoors is only surpassed by his devotion to educating young people to never give up.

Legacy Academy is now the main focus of our organization. Yes, we will still find ways to incorporate all of the invaluable lessons that can be learned on the bike, but our mission of empowering young people to break the cycle of poverty is now a mission of education opportunities.

We are looking at next steps for The Kickstand, our Capital Trail-adjacent bike rental business staffed by RCC youth.

Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. You’ve always known that we were never “just a bike program.” You made RCC possible, in the beginning, and through today. We look forward to having you as part of our future, Legacy Academy.

If you have any specific questions, please feel free to reach out to us at info@richmondcyclingcorps.org.

The RCC Board of Directors

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details matter

VCU’s Global Education Office is seeking volunteers for the Friendship Family and Cultural Exchange (FFACE) program for the 2018-2019 academic year. FFACE matches American families with international students studying at VCU. Participants are encouraged to meet at least once per month to enjoy family meals and explore Richmond. FFACE provides friendship families the opportunity to build lasting cross-cultural friendships with international students from around the world. To learn more about this program or to sign up, please visit https://global.vcu.edu/FFACE/ or contact Nichole Dorton at: nldorton@vcu.edu or 804-827-9331.

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GOAT FAN CLUB FORMING IN GILLIES CREEK PARK Submitted by Trish Bernal & Carl Otto

Gillies Greek Park has goats and they are hoping to develop a “Fan Club�. The Gillies Creek Park Foundation, led by Carl Otto, purchased two adult female goats in September of 2016 to help with kudzu removal from the park in an area near the horseshoe pits just off of Stony Run Road.

An adult male goat was added in 2017 and nature took its course with both female goats giving birth to 3 kids early this year. One of the moms had a single female and the other had twins, one male and one female. The male goat was sold. This August the two older females delivered two more kids (both male) and the younger female goats delivered three more (two males and one female). The goats live in the county but regularly visit the park to help with the kudzu removal.

The goats visit on a rotating schedule. Usually the older females are there with their kids on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and the male visits on Tuesday and Thursday. They wander around in a fairly large fenced area with several shelters.

The fence is to keep predators out, not keep the goats in. The goats do not bite. Nor do they eat cuttings off the ground. They prefer to eat off living plants. Their diet is supplemented with enticing goat feed. There is an old fashioned candy dispenser set up to provide visitors with a small handful of goat feed for a quarter. The goats love the treats.

We are still learning.

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The shelters in the enclosure.

Elizabeth and her new male kid, Kitt.

GREAT DOCTORS — RIGHT DOWN THE HILL Close, convenient care is nearby at Bon Secours Canal Crossing Internal Medicine.

Vicki Latham, MD

Bon Secours Canal Crossing Internal Medicine offers adult primary care, senior care, annual physicals, women’s services, immunizations, checkups and more.

Compassionate care for all adults, at all stages of life, is right next door to Church Hill.

Offering same-day appointments and accepting new patients—call (804) 298-3460.

Katie Skiff, NP

Canal Crossing Internal Medicine 115 South 15th Street Suite 501 Richmond, VA 23219

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RECYCLING RIGHT IN RICHMOND From CVWMA – Submitted by Joel Cabot

Using the blue recycling bins to save the waste.

Here are the details: http://cvwma.com/news/local-impacts-to-changing-globalrecycling-markets-we-must-clean-up-our-act-recycle-right/

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Church Hill, It’s never easy to start a revolution.

Presenting Patrick Henry Square 313 North 24th Street Richmond VA 23223

17 Apartments 6500 square feet of Commercial Space 2 Bedroom\2bathroom Live work Now leasing for August 2016 Occupancy Contact Joshua Bilder for more information 804.306.3089 Mobile 804-359-5018 Office (Website under construction) www.patrickhenrysquare.com Another quality Sterling Bilder LLC Development [ 25 ] Church Hill Association

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A Realtor in your Neighborhood When Amy Tesauro isn’t helping Richmonders buy and sell their homes, you might find her sitting on her porch on the Hill, or at Chimborazo park with her kids, or at Dutch & Co enjoying the Perfect Egg. We know Church Hill because we live Church Hill.

Let us put our unique experience to work for you.

Amy Tesauro Associate Broker 804.467.1881

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CHIMBORAZO PARK AND GILLIES CREEK PARK CONNECTIVITY Submitted by the Church Hill Parks Committee in collaboration with Carl Otto of Gillies Creek Park Foundation

The Church Hill Parks and Beautification Committee is partnering with Carl Otto of the Gillies Creek Park Foundation to help find public and private resources to enhance connectivity to the Gillies Creek Park Greenway from Chimborazo Park. Doing so will make it easier for the Church Hill Community and others to enjoy the Gillies Creek Park, the James River, Stone Brewery, and the Capital Trail. A list of some suggested projects to improve linkages among parks and increase public access are below.

Chimborazo Park Projects for the East End: 1. Provide a connector between Gillies Creek Park and Chimborazo Park where Fulton Street used to be.

2. Identify parcels currently listed for Recreation and Parks between Chimborazo Park and Stony Run Road that could be officially added to Chimborazo Park.

3. Promote a pedestrian overpass on Williamsburg Ave. to go from Chimborazo Park to the old Fulton Gas Works using the old railroad supports. Existing steps in Chimborazo Park line up with these supports.

4. Fix the cobblestone steps in Chimborazo Park.

5. Promote the connectivity proposed in the Gillies Creek Greenway plan. For details on this plan, go to: http://www.walkablewatershed.com/gillies-creek/ 6. Promote a street level entry to the park at 32nd and East Franklin Street.

7. Put a picnic area at the bottom of Fulton Street, in Chimborazo Park.

8. Eradicate the kudzu in lower Chimborazo Park.

9. Put a driveway cut from Stony Run Road into Fulton Street in Gillies Creek Park.

10. Fix the existing street lights in Chimborazo Park.

11. Put a much-needed sidewalk on the south side of Government Road from the cobblestone steps in Chimborazo Park to the railroad tracks at the bottom of the hill.

12. Repair the existing sewer collectors on old Fulton Street in Chimborazo Park.

Also check out Carl Otto’s article in this issue regarding his call to action for neighborhood volunteers.v [ 28 ] September 2018

Stone walkway cleared and repaired by citizen volunteers on east end of Chimborazo below the Church Hill Dog Park.

Cobbled remains of Fulton Street which used to connect Chimborazo Park with the Fulton community east of Church Hill. Note the downed power line to street light that needs to be repaired.

Cobbled path on eastern border of Chimborazo Park that needs to be cleared and repaired.

Stonework that needs to be repaired.

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2018 MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHURCH HILL ASSOCIATION (CHA)

Join and enjoy discounts at many restaurants and local businesses by showing your card!!! CHA of RVA Members receive one-time discounts at local businesses plus 5% all year at Alexander’s Cleaners: RESTAURANTS & OTHER EATERIES 23rd & Main Taproom - 15% 2302 E Main St - 804.788.7077 Alamo Barbecue – 10%

2202 Jefferson Ave - 804.592.3138 Dutch & Company – 15% (excluding alcohol and prix fixe menu) 400 N 27th St - 804.643.8824 Liberty Public House – 15% 418A N 25th St - 804.225.8275 Metzger Bar & Butchery – 15% 801 N 23rd St – 804.325.3147 Millie’s Diner - 15% 2603 E Main St - 804.643.5512 Nile (Ethiopian Bistro & Café) – 10% 306 N 29th St – 804.648.0791 Nota Bene restaurant and lounge – 15% 2110 E Main St - (804) 477-3355 Patrick Henry’s Pub & Grille – 15% 2300 E Broad St – 804.644.4242 Poe’s Pub - 15% 2706 E Main St - 804.648.2120 Proper Pie – 10% 2505 E Broad St – 804.343.7437 Sub Rosa Bakery – 10% 620 N 25th St - 804.788.7672 The Hill Café - 15% 2800 E Broad St - 804.648.0360 Union Market – 15% (prepared food/meals, excludes groceries) 2306 Jefferson Ave - 804.716.7233 WPA Bakery – 10% 2707 E Marshall St - 804.716.9797 OTHER BUSINESSES C. Alexander’s Cleaners – 5% off ALL cleaning orders Eric Schindler Gallery – 10% off up to 3 art works Luminary Hair Company – 20% off service/treatment Mowhawks - 15% off landscaping (garden, tree service, grass) Pets at Play - 5% off service Richmond Balance – free 1-hour personal training session Seven Hills Studio – 20% discount to new clients

2007 Venable St -- 804.658.4466 2305 E Broad St - 804.644.5005 402 N 25th Street – 804.344.7072 7020 W Grace St -1-855-mowhawks /1-855.669.4295 319 N 25th St - 804.343.7387 1806 E Main St- 804.225.7130 501 N 25th St – 804.344.0620

CHA MEMBERSHIP FORM

Sign up through the website, email, or in person at CHA meetings: 1. For the website, go to: http://www.churchhill.org/membership/ 2. Mail the form below to PO Box 8031 Richmond, VA 23223 or 3. Bring the form to the next membership meeting or CHA event.

Membership is Individual (not by household) and is valid one year from date of joining. Note: Email is used only for communicating information to members.

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TRICK or TREAT! IT’S TIME FOR THE FALL

SPOOKTACULAR AND ALL OVERSHADOWING

HYSTERIC ALL CHURCH HILL

YARD SALE 2800 BLOCK OF EAST FRANKLIN STREET

LIBBY HILL PARK

Sunday, October 21st FROM 9 AM / OPEN TO EVERYONE ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE No assigned spaces - Set up as early as you like You’ll have a frighteningly good time. Rain or shine Come early for the best selections.

For more details contact: Chuck Wrenn -512-5286 or Marilyn Stroh - 648-2109

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CHURCH HILL CONTACTS POLICE AND SAFETY

Emergencies: 911 Non-Emergency Police: (804)646-5100 1st Precinct Station Front Desk, staffed most hours: (804)646-3602 Fire Station #1: (804)646-4229 Church Hill Crime Watch: (804)343-3628 Commonwealth’s Attorney/Sector Prosecutor: Colette McEachin: (804)646-4845 Lt. Minton: (804)646-0574, cell (804)240-9158 Daniel.Minton@richmondgov.com Lt. Jeremy Sayles: Cell (804)283-0856 Sector Lieutenant Lt. Ken Roane: (804)646-0574, Ken.Roane@richmondgov.com

NEIGHBORHOOD MAINTENANCE

Citizen’s Assistance: (804)646-7000 Citizen’s Request Service Online: http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/ citizensrequest/frmNewEntryType.asp# City of Richmond Public Utilities: (804)646-3000 Code Violations Related to Historic Preservation: (804)646-7550 marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com Commission of Architectural Review: (804)343-7550 Zoning Administration: (804)646-6340 Housing Code Enforcement: (804)646-6419 Environmental Control: (804)646-7448 Graffiti Hotline: (804)646-1406 Truancy Hotline: (804)646-ABCD Northeast District Parks Maintenance: (804)646-6419

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Governor Ralph Northam Virginia State Capitol, 3rd Floor (804)786-2211 Senator Rosalyn R. Dance Virginia Senate District 16, Capitol Office (804)698-7516 district16@senate.virginia.gov Delegate Delores L. McQuinn Virginia House of Delegates 70th District General Assembly Building (804)698-1070 Senator Jennifer L. McClellan Virginia Senate (804)698-7509 delkmcclellan@house.state.va.us

Delegate Jeffery Bourne Virginia House of Delegates (804)698-1071 Mayor Levar Stoney City of Richmond 900 E.Broad St.,2nd Floor (804)646-7970 7th District Richmond City Council Member Cynthia Newbille (804)646-3012 cburke2@rvaschool.net 7th District Richmond City School Board Member Cheryl Burke (804)929-6894 Richmond City School Board: (804)780-7716

EAST DISTRICT AGENCIES

East District Families First: (804)646-4508 EDI-W.I.C: (804)646-0775 Health Center: (804)780-0840 Social Services: (804)646-7212 VA. Cooperative Extension: (804)786-4150

RICHMOND RESOURCES

Animal Control: (804)646-5573 (804)646-0546 Better Housing Coalition: (804)644-0546 Black History Museum: (804)780-9093 Richmond CenterStage: (804)225-9000 Children’s Museum of Richmond: (804)474-7000 Edgar Allan Poe Museum: (804)648-5523 Historic Richmond Foundation: (804)643-7407 James RIver Association: (804)788-8811 Library of Virginia: (804)692-3500 Museum of the Confederacy: (804)6491886 Richmond Ballet: (804)344-0906 Richmond Coliseum: (804)262-8100 Richmond National Battlefield Park: (804)771-2148 Richmond Symphony: (804)788-1212 Science Museum of Virginia: (804)367-6552 St. John’s Church Visitor Center: (804)648-5015 Valentine Richmond History Center: (804)649-0711 Venture Richmond: (804)788-6466 Virginia Historical Society: (804)358-4901 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: (804)340-1400 Virginia Opera: (804)643-6000 Virginia War Memorial: (804)786-2060

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