Church Hill Association of RVA Newsletter - February 2017 Issue

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In This Issue Letter from the President . . . . . pg. 3 A Case for Fiction . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 4 Meet your Neighbor . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7 A Letter from the Fire Chief . . . pg. 9 The Tree Stewards

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Photography by:

By Isabelle Cabral Pictured: Harper, Eva, & Alan

About the Church Hill Association CHA Board of Directors President: John Sieg president@churchhill.org

M E E T I N G S & N OT I C E S

Secretary: Ali Schneider: secretary@churchhill.org

Historic Preservation and Land Use Committee Meeting

Assistant Secretary: Pam Masters asstsecretary@churchhill.org

First Tuesday of each month: 6:00 pm Location: Patrick Henry Pub

Treasurer: Trish Bernal: treasurer@churchhill.org

Generally held on the Tuesday before the Board meeting at the Patrick Henry Pub, 2300 E. Broad Street at 6:00 pm

Vice President: Genni Sasnett: vp@churchhill.org

Assistant Treasurer: Pam Lipscombe: assistanttreasurer@churchhill.org

Directors at Large

UPCOMING MEETING: FEBRUARY 7

CHA of RVA Board Meeting

Alli Alligood

Karen Jones

Christina Mastroianni

Colin Schlueter

Past President: Bill Dinkin Historic Preservation and Land Use Chair: Robert Gordon: rrgpc@mac.com

Volunteers Church Hill Newsletter: Layout Graphics: CAO Agency newsletter@churchhill.org Content Editor/Ad Sales Coordinator: Celeste Deal: newsletter@churchhill.org P: 644-2862 Lead Newsletter Distribution: South: Tom & Eileen Sanders: 343-7157 North: Sandra Horton: 780-1641 Membership Coordinator: Amy Beem: 344-0001: membership@churchhill.org

First Thursday of each month: 6:00 pm Location: Patrick Henry Pub Generally held on the first Thursday of every month at the Patrick Henry Pub, 2300 E. Broad Street at 6:00 pm UPCOMING MEETING: FEBRUARY 2 UPCOMING MEETING: MARCH 2

Membership Meeting Location: St. John’s Parish Hall Generally held on the third Tuesday of every month in St. John’s Parish Hall, 2401 E. Broad Street, at 7:00 pm.

UPCOMING MEETING: FEBRUARY 21 UPCOMING MEETING: MARCH 21

February Membership Drive & Picnic Meeting Location: The Robinson Theater Date: February 3 Time: Details to follow

Church Hill Planters: Marion Macdonald: 644-1347

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

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 Districts, other residents of the East District, and other interested persons, in order to develop a stable, desirable urban neighborhood.

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If any member wishes to attend any Zoning or Board meeting they are most welcome, but please check with Bill Dinkin at president@churchhill.org for updated meeting times and dates.

Call for Photos What does Church Hill look like to you?

Send us your iconic shots of the neighborhood and see your image in the Newsletter! Let’s find some new angles that show the changing Church Hill – or a new view of the old classics like Libby Hill Park.

Send images to: newsletter@churchhill.org

Letter from the President

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ear Church Hillians,

It may be cold outside yet things are really warming up for Church Hill! On January 11th Mark Olinger, from the Department of Planning and Development, presented a public update and review of the Downriver Riverfront planning. He discussed work plans for Richmond City’s property that is roughly bounded by Nicholson St, the James River, Ash Street and the railroad tracks.Current plans call for a new dock area (to accommodate small cruise ships), green space, Stone Brewery’s bistro, the BRT Pulse station, fishing and boating access and restroom / drinking water facilities. Here is a link for more information: http://www.richmondgov.com/planninganddevelopmentreview/riverfrontplan.aspx Meeting attendees expressed support for the downriver design and the positive results it will provide to for community. The design looks excellent and reflects significant community input collected via several public meetings conducted by Mark during 2016. This is a great example of City planning and community engagement resulting an excellent project. Mark also received a round of applause for the successful completion of the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial pedestrian bridge which connects Browns Island with Manchester. Richmond’s waterfront is quickly becoming a valued destination for us all!

I mention the riverfront projects as a way to highlight and reinforce the value of public engagement. The Church Hill Association of RVA is quite involved with the proposed changes influencing the quality of life within our community. Our January membership meeting agenda, for example, included topics covering improvement projects along E. Franklin St (Sugar Bottom), the Pulse Corridor commuter plan update, VDot plans regarding changes to the I-95 / Broad St / Franklin St interchanges as well as standing committee reports and February membership picnic plans. We are working hard to provide members with opportunities to hear about and, if desired, influence the transportation, land use, preservation and park activities being considered within our community!

Most Church Hill residents share a common interest in the history and quality of life within the greater Church Hill community.If you are a member, we thank you and ask that you attend membership meetings and participate in one of our many community activities. If you are not a member then please consider joining if you are interested in the Church Hill community. Anyone can join and, as a non-profit organization, we are uniquely positioned to provide the help needed to improve the quality of life within our neighborhood.

Information about our organization can be found at WWW.Churchhill.org. This website includes our mission, purpose, by-laws, past newsletters and other social media links. Other useful community websites that I use include the Church Hill People’s News (http://chpn. net) and Nextdoor (to sign up, visit https://nextdoor.com and enter your home address).

Cheers, John Sieg, President CHA 2017 ChurchHill.org |

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A Case for Fiction

With a tumultuous 2016 behind us, James River Writers member and Church Hill resident Karen A. Chase argues “A Case for Fiction” to help us embrace hope in 2017. It has sometimes been difficult to know what to write, as an author, and regardless of political preferences. But one thing has been made abundantly clear to me.

We need more fiction.

Especially thoughtful, deep, well-researched and so-worth-pondering fiction. We need it more than ever for three reasons.

Escape. Sometimes the world seems topsy-turvy. Either we’re getting what we want, and no one else seems happy, or what we’ve lost makes us rethink everything we thought was true. Fiction can give us a break—a means to flee to another time in history, or to a utopian or more dystopian future. Inside of that “other” place we’re able to find something else.

Empathy. No matter when or where fiction is set, all great fiction is focused on the characters. Some we will love. Some, not so much. And yet all of them, if well-drawn, illustrate how humanity is complex. People are flawed. And yet, by seeing intimately into someone else’s life, even the worst antagonist might elicit compassion from us.

Sometimes pity. Either way, the result is something greater.

Enlightenment. It sounds incongruent, but the goal of great fiction writers is to write the truth. The truth, however dark, beautiful, crushing, sad, joyful, odd, funny, or head-spinning. Do we weave in opinions? Of course, but how can we obtain enlightenment without them? It is only in the absence of listening to and attempting to understand a dissenting opinion that we recede into darkness So please, regardless of where you are these days, take a deep breath. Got to your favorite bookstore or library. Read fiction. Write fiction. And by all means, share fiction. Through a thoughtful exchange of words, perhaps we can all heal together.

Karen A. Chase

After more than 15 years as a professional graphic designer and copywriter, Karen A. Chase began her own branding and design studio. While building her company, she branched into a secondary career as a freelance writer for clients and as a contributing writer for national and local publications such as Bella Magazine, The Richmond Times Dispatch and HOW Design Magazine Online. Her personal writing includes non–fiction, historical fiction and poetry. Bonjour 40 is her first book. She lives in Church Hill with her partner, Ted, and their two cats. This post originally appeared on her blog at karenachase.com.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pam Webb Pam@QuillTheatre.org 804.519.3040

“It is I, Omelet, the Cheese Danish!”

Quill Theatre is proud to present our next production of 2017: The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (abridged), written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. Our production is directed by Maggie Roop, and stars Joseph Bromfield, Dixon Cashwell, and CJ Bergin, and will run from January 27th – February 12th at the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center.

This high-energy, crazy comedy, which the New York Times calls, “Pithier than Python. Irresistable,” follows three prop-laden actors as they attempt to weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies. Quill Theatre has been producing The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shksrp (abridged) for years as a touring show, and occasionally as a one-night only performance, but we’ve pinned these guys down to do a full run for the first time. According to The Today Show, “If you like Shakespeare, you’ll love this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show!”

This show is produced with our partners at the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center, located at 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen VA 23060. Opening its doors in 1999, their mission is to inspire and enrich the community by offering exceptional performances, classes, and visual arts exhibits.

All tickets $28 – Reserved Seating Tickets can be purchased online at QuillTheatre.org, by phone at 804-261-ARTS, or at the Box Office at the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center.

CJ Bergin Joseph Bromfield Dixon Cashwell

Director – Maggie Roop Production Manager – James Ricks Stage Manager – Catharine Dent Costume Design – Anna Bialkowski Prop Design – Jessica Smith Scenic Painter – Jessica Carlson

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Meet Your Neighbor Volunteering As a Vacation by Jessica Jordan, CNM, MSN

is wonderful. We stay at a big house with verandas that also houses the classroom for the students. We have a wonderful cook there, who cooks Haitian dishes for us, with mangoes and avocados straight from the trees, during their seasons. But the poverty is wide and deep, and it is so easy to see that they need our help. I believe that giving them the education they need is more important than just giving them money.

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remember the first time I went to Haiti. Some neighbors tried to talk me out of it, because it was “too dangerous”. But I wanted to go, to put my midwifery skills to work, helping Haitian women. David Cooley, my husband, supported me in my mission, as he always has. That was ten years ago, and every year, I made the trip with one or two other midwives. David never went with me, because he did not think he would be useful. But finally, in 2015, I got him to pack up a fifty pound bag of carpentry tools, and come with me. We had no problem keeping him busy repairing cabinets and rehanging doors. Next year he was ready to go again! He was hooked.

Midwives for Haiti has been a 501 c 3 since I first went to Haiti. We are in the business of educating Haitians to be midwives, to help the Haitians learn how to take care of themselves. Haiti has the highest maternal mortality rate in the Western Hemisphere.

Since we started our program, we have educated 124 people to be midwives, who work all over Haiti, and we have 50 Haitian employees. We have a mobile prenatal clinic that serves 22 villages every month with six of the graduate midwives. Eighteen of our graduates work in Hospital Ste. Therese in Hinche. For more stories and details about our work, go to www.Midwivesforhaiti.org.

There is something to be said for using our vacation time to go to Haiti. It is in the tropics, so the weather

Last year, we stayed at the Carrie Wortham Birthing Center, which Midwives for Haiti built last year in the mountains near Hinche. The Jeep took us over 22 rivers to get there. My job was to help the midwives, two of our graduates. David’s job was to build a pharmacy within a closet in the birth center. Every morning we got up at 6:00 to start our day. We had two births in the same day at the birth center!

And David finished the pharmacy, plus shelving for the midwives in their office and kitchen. At the end of the week, we felt like we had a vacation, experiencing a totally different culture, but we also felt like we had done good work. That is a very rewarding feeling, and energizes us to go back to our jobs in Richmond. Those Haitian smiles make us feel good about ourselves.

Editor’s Note: Do you or a neighbor have an interesting story to tell others? Please submit to Newsletter@ ChurchHill.org, we’d love to hear from you!

Photography by: Jessica Jordan

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Churchhill Association of RVA Announces Improved Digital Presence CHA of RVA is working to optimize our digital footprint, and to make our community resources more accessible. We have launched a barebones Facebook Page (facebook.com/chaofrva) and an Instagram (@chaofrva) and we hope to see you out “in the networks.� Over the next several months we will also be working on a website relaunch. We will distribute a brief survey by email to all digital subscribers, and taking feedback at member meetings to find out what community members would most like to see on the site. Please take part! We invite your ideas, talent and creativity! If you have any(especially high resolution photographs of places, people, events or things in the community)current or archival, please send to chaofrva@gmail. com with related information and photo credit and help us to populate the new site with the stories of our neighborhood.

@chaofrva

8 January 2017

chaofrva

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Photography by: Joel Cabot

The Tree Stewards City of Richmond Urban Forestry Division

Public Works’ Urban Forestry Division is currently responsible for planting approximately 2,000 new and replacement trees each planting season - between November 1st and April 15th. They also maintain approximately 110,000 city-owned trees of more than 80 species that provide shade, greenery, and character to our neighborhoods, streets, and parks.

The most common services provided by Urban Forestry include removal of dead trees and pruning when limbs are dead or posing a hazard. A tree inspection may be requested by calling the City’s Customer Care Center at 3-1-1. Generally, we can respond with an inspection within ten working days. What services may be provided - either by city crews or a contractor - and the time required to provide them will depend on the situation and how it ranks against other requests based on demand and severity.

The Urban Forestry Division also assists with community education regarding tree care, including speaking to neighborhood groups, conducting tree identification walks, and working with the city Tree Stewards program.

For 25 consecutive years, the National Arbor Day Foundation has bestowed upon Richmond the distinction of Tree City USA (https://www.arborday.org/programs/ treecityusa/about.cfm). Only 46 communities, eight military bases, and three universities throughout the Commonwealth have received the designation to date.

Excerpted from http://www.richmondgov.com/PublicWorks/UrbanForestry.aspx Submitted by Trish Bernal, Richmond Tree Steward https://richmondtreestewards.org/

Photography by: Joel Cabot

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Church Hill Association of RVA (CHA of RVA) Principles for Giving and Donation Administration CHA of RVA Donation Principles 1. Donations must benefit our community and be consistent with the mission of the CHA of RVA. 2. Donations will only be considered upon formal written request to the CHA of RVA’s Development and Community Outreach Committee submitted prior to March 31st of the year in which the funds are to be distributed. Immediate/emergent needs will be considered on a case by case basis.

3. Following a request, donations must be evaluated through a formal review process which shall consider: a. the requesting organization’s name and confirmation that they qualify under our charter; b. the anticipated Church Hill community benefit resulting from the proposed donation; c. the specific project, as described in the written request, funded by the proposed donation; d. the name of person who will administer the donated funds; and e. the time frame or dates the project funded by the CHA of RVA will begin and end.

4. Projects with a specific purpose, defined duration, and tangible community benefits are strongly preferred.

5. “General Benefit” donation requests without specific defined benefits are discouraged.

6. Donations will be affordable and dependent on CHA of RVA’s success in fund raising. We shall retain adequate funds to assure the ongoing financial viability of CHA of RVA. We shall follow the conditions outlined in our charter.

Recipients’ Responsibilities Organizations receiving funds from CHA of RVA must provide a brief follow up report to the Board within 90 days of completion of project, no more than one year following the awarding of funds.

This report must be received before any request for subsequent funds will be considered.

Recipient submittal of their project reports will help the CHA of RVA Board improve our grant effectiveness along with helping us determine whether past recipients should be considered if/ when making future grant requests.

Donation Administration Obligations ü The CHA of RVA membership shall approve an annual and, when appropriate, special cause donation budgets to be administered by the CHA of RVA Board. ü Specific donations shall be approved by the CHA of RVA Board, utilizing the 6 principles listed above. The Board is not obligated to donate all approved funds. ü Donations shall be consistent with the CHA of RVA’s 501(c)(3) obligations. ü The board shall communicate specific donation decisions to the CHA of RVA membership.

When appropriate, the CHA of RVA shall communicate outcomes we support / fund to the broader Church Hill community.

A grant request form is posted on the Church Hill Association’s website www.churchhill.org. If you have questions please contact Trish Bernal, Treasurer and Chair of the Development and Community Outreach Committee at treasurer@churchhill.org .

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

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322 N. 25th St.

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www.ChurchHillAnimalHospital.com Our Treatment Specialties Include: · General medicine · Routine dental cleaning · Surgical extractions using advanced dental equipment · Soft tissue surgery

On-Site Specialized Equipment Includes: · Digital · Dental equipment radiography · ECG · In-house lab · Pulse oximetry

We treat Dogs & Cats

Thank you for letting us care for your pets!

14 January 2017

your neighbor, your contractor

john magor photography

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Newsletter Content & Advertising The Editor would like to offer a reminder that your neighborhood newsletter is in need of monthly content, including: • Informative, educational, historical articles with a focus on Church Hill; • Photographs to go with articles and/or pictures that represent the neighborhood (will be printed in black & white, 300dpi, JPEG or TIF file, must be credited, and remain the property of the person submitting); • Environmental or safety information that pertains to the neighborhood; • Letters to the Editor (as space allows, 250 words); • And more!!

Ad submissions must be received before the 15th of each month for the upcoming issue.

Send Materials Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Send ad files to: newsletter@churchhill.org

Ad Size, Pricing & Specifications Half-page: $60 at 7.5” x 4.75” Quarter-page: $45 at 3.5” x 4.75” Full-page: $115 at 7.5” x 10” Back cover: $125 at 7.5” x 10” Black and white art only File formats: 300 dpi, PDF, TIF or JPEG

Editorial Policy

Files must be sized correctly

Submissions for inclusion to the Church Hill Association’s newsletter are welcomed. Editorial Policy does not allow for personal attacks or inappropriate tone, profanity, or anonymous submissions. Submissions may be edited for space and editorials should not exceed 250 words. CHA will not print editorial letters that are abusive or non-truthful. It is only as a courtesy that we may occasionally print letters from non-members when they add value to the conversation. Final approval of all submissions rests with the Board of Directors.

The Church Hill Newsletter is distributed by volunteers throughout the Church Hill neighborhood (North and South of Broad Street). We also distribute to several area merchants. A total of 1200 issues are distributed monthly.

Borders must fall within the size of ad space

Due Dates Copy must be submitted by the 14th of each month to newsletter@churchhill.org.

What’s Next?

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MSWord, .DOC or .DOCX files will not be accepted

Payment 10% discounts for orders of 3 months or more.

Payments for ad space should be received no later than the 15th of each month for the upcoming issue.

No ads will run if payment has not been received.

Payment by check only to: CHA Newsletter P.O. Box 8031 Richmond, VA 23223

Contact If you are interested in advertising in the Church Hill Newsletter, please check the website for ad specifications at ChurchHill.org, or email questions to newsletter@churchhill.org.

What corner of Church Hill’s history would you like to explore?

Send suggestions for the next historic article to: newsletter@churchhill.org

Local Referrals LOCAL REFERRALS This listing of recommended local artisans is contributed by Church Hill Association members and other residents of Church Hill and surrounding neighborhoods.

The recommendations listed below are not endorsed by the Church Hill Association, and it is in no way responsible for the quality of the work performed.

Trade Referrals:

Company/Contact

Individual to call

Work Done

Recommended by:

Appliance repair - in home Appliance repair - in home Arborist Architect Architect Car servicing + tires Carpentry and Renovations Carpentry, Cabinet Maker Carpentry, custom design Carpentry,framing, trim Carpet cleaning (in-house) Computer Doctor Contractor Contractor Contractor/Carpentry Contractor/Carpentry Dry Cleaners, 2007 Venable St Electrician Electrician Fencing - new and repair Garden / Yard Care Hardwood floor refinisher Historic Tax Credit Applications Historic Tax Credit Auditor Historic Tax Credit Lawyer Historic Tax Credit Purchaser Home Improvement Home renovation Home renovation Home Repairs Home repairs +carpentry Home-made baked goods Horticulturist / garden designer House Cleaning House Cleaning House Cleaning HVAC Systems HVAC Systems Ironwork - new Ironwork- Repair Irrigation System Jeweler Kitchen / Bath contractor Landscaping & hardscaping Locksmith Mantel’s Mason Mason Mason Painter Painter Painter - Interior only Photographer- Real Estate Photographer-Family, Portrait & Wedding Plantation Shutters, Blinds etc Plasterer Plasterer Plasterer Plumber Plumber Plumber Pool & Aquarium Services Property Management Re-upholstery, Furniture Re-upholstery, Furniture Roofer Roofer Roofer Roofer Rug, carpet cleaning Seamstress

Appliance Services Unlimited C.K.Appliance Repair True Timber Tree Service Dana Moore Mary Lorino Lotsey & Hardy Tire Co Rob Pate Opposable Thumbs SteppOne LLC Lindstrom Contracting Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Bryan Brodie BTR Enterprises RBVa Jon Lillyman & Co NAAB Contracting, LLC C Alexander’s J.G. Taylor Corp.

Electrical Installation & Repairs Fencemeln Howard Allen Quality Wood Floors Better Housing Coalition Howard Gills Spotts Fain PC Carlyle Associates Lewis Green William Harris Edward Britten Thomas Rawlings Jim. E Green Sweet Temptations by Teresa Garden Keepers Ltd Adriana Bentes Sue Canales Gina’s Cleaning Service Gundlach Plumbing & Heating Dominion Heating & Air Cond.

Custom Ornamental Iron Kirk.L.Powers Ornamental Iron Richmond Irrigation Dransfield Jewelers Custom Kitchens, Inc Land Designs Mike Armstrong:Ex-Charlie’s Mantels by Meunier Winn Masonry Sun Coast Construction McCauley and Son Masonry Precise Touch Mulberry Painting Cindy Porter Peak Photo Co. kamgoodrichphotography.com Affordable Window Treatments Jay Gresch Frank Geddings Peter Headley Carroll Plumbing & Heating, Inc Advanced Plumbing Ronnie Grey Thomas Aquatics Commonwealth Capital Jordon Waldrop Upholstery Phyllis and Dan Sisson Roofworks City Tin & Copper ANP Plumbing (+ does roofing) Curtis Jones Frank Nott Mariette Norbom

Chad Ricks, 651-7391 Chris Keithly, 288-1199 Peter, 218-8733 Dana, 232-6504 Mary, 840-9415 Sherman Burwell, 222-4404 Rob, 350-0969 Chris Chase, 502-2937 Eric Stepp, 370-1794 Erik Lindstrom, 543-4311 Will, 452-1112 Bryan, 591-0947 Derek, 513-8813 David Cooley, 649-2162 Jon, 301-6344 Bill Naab, 387-0812 Marian, 658-4466 Gary Taylor, 750-2562 Troy Tipton, 691-5721 Kent Poulos 502-6678 Mack (a friend), 397-7315 Ivor Davis, 458-7434 Bryan Townes 644-0546 Howard, 329-2818 Deb. Fourness, 697-2041 Marc Hirth, 377-0117 Lewis, 514-7482 William, 252-9650 Edward, 255-8492 Thomas, 878-3217 Jim, 908-2479 Teresa, 222-3365 Patrick Taylor, 335-4005 Adriana, 651-5038 Sue, 971-7560 Regina, 971-6071 Joey, 288-1951 Justin, 266-8577 Mike, 798- 1991 Kirk, 216-6162 Gilbert Turner, 271-8030 Don, 643-0171 Kyle Hendrick, 288-7247 John Land, 244-6226 Mike, 355-3406 John Meunier, 690-1977 Ben Winn, 704-3540 Russ, 536-5511 Leslie McCauley,914-3809 Tom Mcgranahan,283-1315 Chad Harris, 269-1633 Cindy, 359-0266 Katie, 592-6601 Kam, 564-6124 Steve, 757-879-7988 Jay, 966-1960 Frank, 836-5124 Peter, 874-4441 Office, 358-6322 Justin White, 358-1616 Ronnie, 221-2909 David Thomas, 355-0455 Sandra Brent, 648-4420 Jordon, 682-557-9995 Phyllis, 389-0420 Don Early, 370-7386 Ed Unser, 366 - 5844 Andrew Pauley, 212-9668 Curtis, 674-9539 Frank, 457-2636 Mariette, 262-0601

Refrigerator repaired Repair: Asko washer & GE fridge Tree removal and pruning Residential renovation Renovation, extension+CAR application Full service + 4 new tires New bathrooms + porch repairs New gate & fence repair Custom Porch + others Porch repair,installed beam & b’board In-house carpet cleaning Repaired software, rebuilt system New Back Porch and Fence Front Porch - repair Historic Renovation, Porch repair New House Const. - 601 N.22nd Dry cleaning, repairs & alterations Upgraded elec.panel, rewired kitchen Repaired exterior lights Installed fence in rear of yard Garden clean up Ground floor floors State & Federal tax credit application Certification of tax credits State & Fed. tax credit documentation Purchaser State Tax Credits Bathroom renovation Sheetrock / Roofing Framing, Drywall, finishing Roof, soffit & gutter repairs Painting & drywall repair “Thank you” gift baskets for staff Spraying shrubs for parasites Complete house clean Complete house clean Complete “green” house cleaning Heat Pump replacement New Heat Pump Side gate and hand rails Repaired cast iron gate Installation of Irrigation system Original Designs Matched+custom, quartz counters etc Landscaping and brick patio Relocked 6 doors Custom Wood fireplace Repointed side of house Repointing, building, repair Repointing & restor.-Turner House Power wash & painted porch + repairs Interior and exterior Removed paper, complete color change Real estate Photagraphy Drone shots from Libby Park Custom fitted plantation shutters Repair of original plaster Plaster repair/throughout home Repair replaced Drywall & Plaster Under house plumbing + kitchen work Replaced sewer & water lines Installed bathroom Garden pool cleaning Rental property management Re-upholstered 17 yr old chair & ottoman Re-upholstered 3 arm chairs Metal roof repair New copper roof, built-in gutters Patched & re-shingled roof Copper & TPO roofs + downspouts Oriental rug - hand cleaned window treatments, some alterations

Marilyn Stroh, 648-2109 Debbie McGuire, 443-386-9039 John Whitworth, 644-6559 + others John Huddle, 788-4480 John Whitworth, 644-6559 Bryan Brodie, 591 0947 + 13 others Bill & Lee Ann Pickering, 643-1025 Kurt Stein, 649-1766 + others Elizabeth King, 307-8395 + others John Sieg, 410-507-2145 Geneva Smith, 780-0863 Laura Daab, 221-0492 Michael McPeak, 757 358-5566 Aimee, 647-3140, M Olgas,780-1246 Waite Rawls, 501-8436, Chuck & Mary Field, 269-0478 Mary Field, 269-0478 + others Debbie McGuire, 443-386-9039 John Meunier, 690-1977 John Sieg, 410-507-2145 Charlotte Kerr, 648-7035 Diane Worthington, 447-3298 David Herring, 644-0546, ext. 110 John Whitworth, 644-6559 John Whitworth, 644-6559 David Herring (BHC), 644-0546, ext.37 Kirsten Taranto, 648-3939 Anica Mcray, 929-9245 Deanna Lewis, 467-9333 Brenda Giannini, 643-1011 Sandra & Larry Horton 780-1641 Marcee Adams, 740-6036 Malou Rawls, 649-9601 Cathy Hayden, 775-0125 B. Huff, 783-7777 K. Taranto 648-3939 Eugenia Anderson Ellis, 643-3915 ( +3) K & M Olgas, 780-1246 Michael McPeak, 757 358-5566 Paul Candido, 562-9649 John Sieg, 410-507-2145 Aimee Perron Seibert, 647-3140 Bill & Lee Ann Pickering, 643-1025 Debbie McGuire, 443-386-9039 John Sieg, 410-507-2145 John Whitworth, 644-6559 Cathy Hayden.775-0125, Trish B. 643-2420 John Whitworth, 644-6559 John Huddle, 788-4480 Deanna Lewis, 467-9333 Karen Jones 757-646-1151 + others Pohlig Box Factory - Holly, 377-9194 Trish Bernal, 643-2420 Darrin Higgins 517-930-1883 John Whitworth, 644-6559 Eric Huffstutler, 780-3804 John Whitworth, 644-6559 John Sieg, 410-507-2145 John Huddle, 788-4480 Debbie McGuire, 443-386-9039 Daniel Spivey, 349-7708 John Meunier, 690-1977 Susan Wynne, 782-8650 + others Keith West, 399-0925 Laura Daab, 221-0492 Eric Huffstutler, 780-3804 Trish Bernal, 643-2420 John Whitworth, 644-6559 Alex Nguyen, 366-6245 John Huddle, 788-4480 Diane Worthington, 447-3298 Benedicte Whitworth, 644-6559

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Local Referrals Trade Referrals:

Company/Contact

Individual to call

Work Done

Recommended by:

Shower enclosure Tile Work Wallpaper hanging Window Cleaner Windows - Historic restoration Windows, Storm: for historic homes Windows, Storm: for historic homes Yard care

Glass Services Todd Kohlbeck LLC Sam Palmer Stainless Window Washing Karnage Creations LLC Old House Authority Windows Dominion Window Co. Yard Care Plus

Jack, 564-2322 Todd, 439-0948 Sam, 262-7772 Don Joiner, 502-2184 Mo Karnage, 300–0023 Dixon Kerr, 648-1616 Thomas Moon, 328-0500 Jeff Lloyd, 517-7269

Custom glass shower Tiled two Baths Stripping, sizing and rehanging All windows, including fitted storm Refurbished 11 very old windows Front windows Installed Velv-A-Lume ( CAR approved) Full service care, flower beds, pruning

John Whitworth, 644-6559 John Baltzegar, 644-1346 Mary Corley, 569-8198 Richard Taranto, 648-3939 Elaine Odell, elaineodell@gmail.com Aimee Perron Seibert, 647-3140 Laska Keller,703-509-1488+Kevin M.505-0106 Debbie McGuire, 443-386-9039

New Referrals: It is very important that you feel comfortable imputing your referral to the community, and are willing to answer specific requests for more details from your fellow constituents. If you use a referral and are not happy with the work or service please contact the person who recommended the particular company and express your concerns privately. If you wish to report sub-standard work or behavior - please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Beem (contact details above). If two adverse reports are received within 12 months we reserve the right to remove the referral.

RVA Clean Sweep is a Meetup group that gathers frequently around the Richmond area to pick up litter and coordinate the removal of bulk items. We have had numerous pick-ups in the Church Hill neighborhood and along the Williamsburg Rd. corridor. We are always looking for new folks that are interested in keeping Richmond trash-free. If you want to join a fun group of people working to keep our city beautiful, go to Meetup.com, then Groups, then search RVA Clean Sweep.

Thank you Thank you from Tracey and Tony Monteleone:

We want to extend a huge thank you to our friends and neighbors who helped us with your contribution in the process of beautifying Church Hill with the bows for the Christmas holidays. From purchasing to wiring to hanging and taking them down, your help made it so enjoyable and fun. So many people who live here in Church Hill as well as visitors have commented on their appreciation.

Thanks to: Robert and Beth N, Tom O, Marilyn S, Jeff S, Les C, Brett and Karen G, Staples M, Meagan H, Ken and Michelle D. Once again, thanks. Keep us in mind in eight months when we do it all over again!

From Tracey and Tony

18 January 2017

2401 E. Broad St. Richmond, Va. 23223 www.saintjohnsrichmond.org (804) 649-7938

Come, Li� Your Spirit!

Sundays at St. John ‘s Church 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion (no music) 9:40 a.m. St. John’s Forum, Parish House Parlor 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion Children’s Chapel, Keeper’s Cottage 12:00 p.m. Coffee Hour, Parish Hall

Nursery available 8:15– 12:15

Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 28, 5:00 p.m.

Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 1 Ash Wednesday Liturgy and Holy Eucharist, 12:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Ashes to Go

1:00-2:00 p.m. at the corner of 24th & E. Broad

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

Lenten Supper Series Look Again; See Differently Based upon the teachings of Dr. Beth-Sara Wright, we will consider the lens through which we see one another. We will use as our anchor the words of our Baptismal Covenant as Episcopalians. We will strive to see the human dignity in ourselves as well as in our neighbor. Dr. Wright asks, “Do we respect one another?

Beginning Wednesday, March 8, 6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. Light Meal 6:30 p.m. Presentation & Discussion led by the Rev. Dr. Dorothy White

St. John’s Church Foundation Our annual social media-based event

Fess Up February—Have you been here before?

Fess up at the Visitor Center desk and receive free admission to a tour

Only on Saturdays in February.

Previously booked group tours are ineligible.

On social media, use #fessupfebruary to tag us.

“I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”

—Patrick Henry

Liberty Lovers Reenactment Celebrating President’s Day Reenactment of Second VA Convention of 1775 February 19, 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

1:15 pm – Doors open, seating is on firstcome, first-served basis 1:30 pm – Music program 1:45 pm – Reenactment begins This event is FREE, with a suggested donation of $5.00. You may purchase tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line here. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2727854 ChurchHill.org | 19

GET READY FOR A HISTORIC RUN

THE HILL TOPPER 5K IS BACK IN 2017 Sample the sights and tastes of Church Hill on March 26th!

A four year tradition, The Hill Topper 5K takes runners through the beautiful neighborhood and parks of Church Hill and ends right in the middle of the Church Hill Irish Festival. The race features sponsors from the Church Hill area and benefits The Robinson Theater, which brings arts-based programs to the North Church Hill area. Sign up to run or volunteer today!

Sign-up today online at thehilltopper5k.com.

Church Hill Contacts POLICE AND SAFETY Emergencies: 911 Non-Emergency Police: 646-5100 1st Precinct Station front desk, staffed most hours: 646-3602 Fire Station #1: 646-4229 Church Hill Crime Watch: 343-3628 Commonwealth’s Attorney/Sector Prosecutor: Colette McEachin: 646-4845 Sector Lieutenant: Lt. Minton: 646-0574, cell 240-9158 Daniel.Minton@richmondgov.com LT Jeremy Sayles: cell 283-0856

Mayor Levar Stoney City of Richmond 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor 646-7970 7th District Richmond City Council Member Cynthia Newbille 646-3012 Email: Cynthia.Newbille@Richmondgov.com 7th District Richmond City School Board Member Donald Coleman 804-908-4589 Email: dcoleman2@richmond.k12.va.us

EAST DISTRICT AGENCIES

NEIGHBORHOOD MAINTENANCE

East District Families First: 646-4508

Citizen’s Assistance: 646-7000 Citizen’s Request Services Online: http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/ citizensrequest/frmNewEntryType.asp# City of Richmond Public Utilities: 644-3000 Code Violations related to historic preservation: Marianne Pitts: 646-7550 marianne.pitts@RichmondGov.com Commission of Architectural Review: 646-7550 Zoning Administration: 646–6340 Housing Code Enforcement: 646-6419 Environmental Control: 646-7448 Graffiti Hotline: 646-1406 Truancy Hotline: 646-ABCD Northeast District Parks Maintenance: 646-3216

EDI – W.I.C.: 646-0775

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Governor Terry McCauliffe Virginia State Capitol, 3rd Floor 786-2211 Senator Rosalyn R. Dance Virginia Senate District 16 Capitol Office 698-7516 district16@senate.virginia.gov Delegate Delores L. McQuinn Virginia House of Delegates 70th District General Assembly Building 698-1070 Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan Virginia House of Delegates 71st District 648-1171 Email: DelJMcClellan@house.state.va.us

Family Resource Center: 644-4496 Health Center: 780-0840 Social Services: 646-7212 Va. Cooperative Extension: 786-4150

RICHMOND RESOURCES Animal Control: 646-5573/after hours: 646-5123

Better Housing Coalition: 644-0546 Black History Museum: 780-9093 Richmond CenterStage: 225-9000 Children’s Museum of Richmond: 474-7000 Edgar Allan Poe Museum: 648-5523 Historic Richmond Foundation: 643-7407 James River Association: (804) 788-8811 Library of Virginia: 692-3500 Museum of the Confederacy: 649-1861 Richmond Ballet: 344-0906 Richmond Coliseum: 262-8100 Richmond National Battlefield Park: 771-2148 Richmond Symphony: 788-1212 Science Museum of Virginia: 367-6552 St. John’s Church Visitor Center: 648-5015 Valentine Richmond History Center: 649-0711 Venture Richmond: 788-6466 Virginia Historical Society: 358-4901 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: 340-1400 Virginia Opera: 643-6004 Virginia War Memorial: 786-2060

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AARealtor Your Neighborhood Neighborhood Realtor in in your 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

Catherine Gilmer REALTORÂŽ 804.338.5397

Erin King

Director of Operations

804.292.0852

linchpinrealestate.com linchpin@linchpinrealestate.com 804.292.0852 24 January 2017