March 2010
The Greater Raleigh Court Civic League
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GRCCL to Participate in Rebuilding Together Mrs. Shirley Miller was delighted when she heard that Rebuilding Together had selected her house for renovation help. A woman who’s worked hard all her life, she regrets that she can’t do all the things she used to. She’s lived in her three-bedroom Northwest Roanoke house for almost forty years, but lately keeping up with the maintenance is more than she can do on her own. Mrs. Miller was born 73 years ago on a farm near Lynchburg. Along with almost a dozen brothers and sisters, she helped her parents raise tobacco and vegetables. It was hard work, and she recalls climbing on the rafters in the barn to hang the tobacco up to dry. When Mrs. Miller got older, she worked at Roanoke Memorial Hospital and raised three daughters. She has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she’s helping raise a grandson, who lives with her. Now a number of health problems have made it hard for her to get around. Her one and a half storey house, built in the l940s, is showing its age with leaks and drafts. She was happy when Civic League co-captains Jim Huizenga, Chad Van Hyning and Mike Urbanski visited to assess her renovation needs. Rebuilding Together, formerly known as Christmas in April, is a non-profit organization that has renovated thousands of homes around the country. The Roanoke Valley chapter was founded in 1998, and last year completed 31 homes in Roanoke, the county, Salem and Vinton. Since Rebuilding Together has only one part-time staffer, Executive Director Ed Murray, its success depends on volunteers like the Civic League. A number of companies throughout the valley contribute money and work teams every year. Additionally, professional craftsmen and contractors donate their time and skills to tackle the more difficult tasks. And volunteer teams such as churches
Inside This Issue
President’s Message..................................................... 3 Historic Windows...................................................... 5 Library Programs....................................................... 5 Calendar Girl............................................................ 6 Snowscapes................................................................ 7 Raleigh Court History................................................ 8 Calendar................................................................. 10 Things you need to know.......................................... 10
and the civic league contribute part of the renovation costs and field teams of volunteers. There’s never a charge to the homeowner. The Civic League’s participation this year is underwritten by a Neighborhood Development Grant of $3,000 we received through the city. This is the same kind of grant we’ve received to fund our work on the Dan Wright Trailhead. Houses for repair are selected by Rebuilding Together’s local board of directors. Typically, homeowners fill out a simple application, and then they’re screened by a director. Rebuilding Together is looking for homeowners who are low-to-moderate income. Applicants are often elderly, disabled or veterans who want to stay in their homes —continued on page 4
Candidates' Forum at March Meeting By Lori Livingston It's a City Council election year in Roanoke! The Greater Raleigh Court Civic League, Grandin Court, Greater Deyerle, and other neighborhood associations invite you to join us on Thursday, March 11, at 7:00pm for a City Council candidates' forum. The forum will include all candidates, including independents, and is open to the public. Audience members are encouraged to submit questions. The forum will held in the Fellowship Hall of Christ Lutheran Church (at the corner of Brandon Avenue and Grandin Road). Drinks and desserts will also be provided.
Greater Raleigh Court Civic League Officers OFFICERS President: Susan Koch 345-9977 s.koch@verizon.net Vice-President: Chad Braby 343-3975 cbraby@ullimanschutte.com Treasurer: Ruth Dickerson 345-2187 Recording Secretary: Keith Dabbs 224-3082 kdabbs@carilion.com Corresponding Secretary: Cassandra Van Hyning 798-1996 cvanhyning@spectrumpc.com Directors at Large: Mary Dykstra mvdrltr@aol.com Melissa Morgan, 312-3587 melissamorganhomes@msn.com Lori Livingston, 981-1145 lomaliv@juno.com Jake Gilmer jgilmer@rvarc.org Greg Brock GBrock@wdbj7.com Immediate Past President: Chad Van Hyning, 798-5983 cvanhyning@hsmm.com
COMMITTEE CHAIRS Membership: Greg Brock Adopt-a-Highway: Kurt Navratil 343-7373 kdavidn@cox.net Brook Dickson bdickson@hollins.edu Neighborhood Affairs: Frank Eastburn 342-8063 haikune@msn.com Program: Melissa Morgan & Lori Livingston Newsletter (incl. advertising): Jim Huizenga 345-9977 j.huizenga@verizon.net Special Projects: Tony Stavola 345-0010 astavola@carilion.com Building Management: Chad Braby Grandin Road Merchants Liaison: Kurt Navratil Webmaster: Jake Gilmer
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Greenways: Mike Urbanski 344-1388 mike_urbanski@cox.net The Court Reporter is published by the Greater Raleigh Court Civic League fives times a year on or about the first week of September, November, January, March, and May.
From the President
Why Should You Join the Civic League? I guess I’m a “joiner.” It seems to me that if something’s important to you, you need to support it with your time, energy and dollars. Sometimes this works. . .and sometimes it doesn’t. There are several organizations in Roanoke where I’ve sent my membership checks, expecting to be involved in something important to this city, then never heard another word from them. I hope the Civic League isn’t like that for you. There are over 10,000 people living in Raleigh Court, and about 400 households are members of the Civic League. That means there are a lot of folks who aren’t members, and some of you are even reading this newsletter for free. So why should you join? If you’re a member, “what’s in it for you?” Joining the Civic League is a rewarding experience, and the benefits grow as you become more involved. You may join to find out what’s happening in Raleigh Court. The newsletter, email alerts and membership meetings keep you current on neighborhood news.
If you love Raleigh Court and want to improve it, you can use the Civic League to influence what happens here. As a neighborhood association, the Civic League represents Raleigh Court in dealings with the City of Roanoke. The GRCCL can help you get heard on civic issues. A recent example is the input we gave the School Board and City Council on the PH proffers. Because we represent the neighborhood, not just our members, we spoke up for folks who don’t even belong to the Civic League and pressed the School Board to modify the PA system. You too can influence what happens in our neighborhood by taking a leadership role in the Civic League, either as a board member or as someone responsible for any of the Civic League’s activities.
You may want to meet new and interesting people, and the Civic League’s many community projects offer that opportunity. Choosing to work on a project will give you the satisfaction of improving the neighborhood, as well as the fun of working with other neighbors. Some of our projects include the Dan Wright trailhead, the neighborhood block party, the holiday parade and Rebuilding Together. Don’t be shy—many hands make light work!
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Additionally, if you have a “bright idea,” you can use the Civic League to make it happen. One director had the inspiration for the Dan Wright Trailhead, and now we have a revitalized greenway attracting many more users. Another member thought a neighborhood party would be nice to bring people out, and last year 700 neighbors enjoyed the block party. A long time member thought it was important to support the Grandin Theatre, and now hundreds of kids will be watching free cartoons for the third summer in a row.
Want to get more involved? You can help by giving even an hour or two. We’re looking for volunteers for Rebuilding Together, planning the May block party, working at the block party, writing newsletter articles, handling advertising for the newsletter, managing our building, writing grants, recruiting members, working on the website and serving as a director. All you have to do is raise your hand. And if you want to join or pay your dues, just use the back of this newsletter. No matter what level of involvement in the Civic League you choose, you will get the satisfaction of being an active part of this community. Thanks,
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but are having trouble with maintenance issues. The directors visit applicants’ homes to be sure that the work is manageable by volunteers. They also check that all taxes are current. Ed Murray reports that they have 150 applicants on the waiting list. Most of the teams will do their work on a single day— Saturday, April 24. Our team captains are currently working with Mrs. Miller to evaluate what she needs, then come up with a work plan. Rebuilding Together will provide all the supplies. Our team captains already know that they’ll need skilled volunteers to help with carpentry and many willing hands to help with painting and general clean up. You can expect it will be a fun and satisfying day on April 24. To volunteer or find out more, contact Jim Huizenga at j.huizenga@verizon.net or 345-9977. Feel free to recruit your neighbors! Rebuilding Together Project House
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What to Consider Before Replacing Windows By Erica Taylor
One of the hot button issues facing many homeowners in Roanoke’s older neighborhoods is energy efficiency and how it relates to historic wood windows. Before you decide to replace your windows, know all the facts! Windows Give Your House Character You often hear old house lovers say that “windows are the eyes of house,” but what does that mean? It means that original windows are an important part of the history, character and appearance of a building. Windows offer clues to the age of the house, demonstrate style or construction techniques of a region or period, reflect changes to a building, and can be wonderful examples of craftsmanship or design. They are original design elements which relate to your house's architectural style, overall scale and proportions. Once an original window is removed, it's gone forever. Energy Efficiency 80% of energy and heat loss is through your roof, chimneys, floors and walls, and ONLY 15-20% is through windows. Adding just three and one half inches of fiberglass insulation in the attic has three times the R-value as replacing a single pane window with no storm with the most “energy-efficient” replacement window. In windows, most heat loss occurs where the sash and window frame meet. Caulking around the window and using a properly-fitting storm window, rather than replacing an original window with a new double-paned one, is a cost efficient way to save energy.1 Cost It's rare that all windows on a building fail at once. It's most cost effective to repair and maintain individual windows as they need work. This spreads the cost and work over time.
Wood windows made before 1940 were constructed of individual pieces, each of which can be repaired or replaced separately. When part of an old wood window fails, it can be repaired or replaced and the sash reinstalled in good working order. With a modern window, a broken pane usually requires installing a whole new insulated glass unit which is not easily removed from the wood, aluminum, or vinyl members. Remember replacement windows are called “replacement” for a reason. Manufacturers often offer a lifetime guarantee. What they don't make clear, according to preservationist Donovan Rypkema, is that 30% of the time, the replacement window will need to be replaced within 10 years.2 Remember, when a salesman tells you need new windows, he has a financial interest in your project. Ensure you've done all the research before taking the plunge. ___________________________________________________ Original & Historic Wooden Windows: Repair and Preservation. Preservation League of New York State, 2006. 2 Rypkema, Donovan D. “Economics, Sustainability, and Historic Preservation.” Forum Journal 20, No. 2 (2006): 27-38. 1
Erica Taylor is Preservation Planner for the City's Planning Building and Development Department.
Replacing historic single-pane windows for energy savings may not save you money in the long run, either. While the savings depend on the type of window and if a storm window is used, some studies have found that it can take 100 years or more for a replacement window to pay for itself in energy savings. With today’s family typically living in the same house for seven to years, the cost-savings don't add up! Sustainability Removal of old wood windows is not a sustainable practice. Many people don't consider what happens to those old windows once they are taken out and trucked away. What happens to them? Good quality construction, old growth windows end up in a landfill! Sustainable is the repair and continued maintenance of your historic windows. Are those new “energy efficient” vinyl windows sustainable and “maintenance-free?” Everything from their manufacturing method to the off-gassing of the vinyl chloride (which is found in vinyl and the EPA considers a Group A carcinogen) is unhealthy and definitely not sustainable. In fact, vinyl expands and contracts in the heat and the cold, and will deteriorate with sun exposure more rapidly than wood, according to the Preservation League of New York.
Quality of Materials and Craftsmanship Not every wood window can be repaired, and some must be replaced. However, many historic windows can be saved, especially if they were manufactured before 1940. Older wood is denser and of higher quality than that grown today, and is generally more rotand-warp resistant.
Programs at the Raleigh Court Library By Diane McGuire
Thanks to our wonderful Friends of the Library and wonderful Library Foundation, the Raleigh Court Library now has a Wii gaming system! This allows us to offer “Wii Bowling for Seniors.” Beginning on March 11, 2010 at 10:30 AM, we will be hosting this program monthly. Light refreshments will be provided. Another program we are starting with seniors in mind is “Film Noir @ the Library.” Beginning March 18, we will be playing an old film noir movie starting at 1:00 in the afternoon. Refreshments will be provided. Diane McGuire Depending on interest we will host this once or twice a month. Our first showing will be The Big Sleep with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. This movie is based on a —continued on page 6
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Raleigh Court’s Calendar Girl By Rick Watkins
Somewhere in Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom, or North America this upcoming October 31, a sports car enthusiast who loves a quirky, obsolete British sports car will walk to the calendar hanging on the wall of his garage, flip the page to November 2010, and admire "Miss November" and her motley collection of Lotus cars. And how, you ask, is this pertinent to the GRCCL? "Miss November" is none other than Raleigh Court resident and local orthodontist Amy Rockhill, who laughs at the idea of being a "calendar girl" at her age and reminds readers that she posed “fully clothed in my Lotus jumpsuit” for the photograph.
Miss November and Her Lotus Cars
Since moving to her Maiden Lane home in 1999, Amy has flourished in the same neighborhood where she once visited her late aunt as a little girl. She has run six marathons and numerous races, usually medaling in her age group, and recently completed a four-year stint as president of the Star City Striders running club. Amy picked up her violin after it gathered dust for over 25 years, and now plays in the Bedford Community Orchestra, the Valley Chamber Orchestra, and a string quartet. She’s also fulfilled a lifelong dream of learning to play music “by ear” and regularly performs on fiddle and mandolin with a bluegrass band, ‘Just Us’. Amy credits buying a home and moving to an established community with giving her a sense of stability missing in her life "I’ve gained confidence and courage to try new things since I moved to Raleigh Court," she says. "I figured that since I had to keep working hard in my profession, I might as well have some fun along the way!" Amy never intended to become a car collector; it just happened and evolved. In 2005, she saw a Lotus Europa for sale locally, and decided to take a look. Within one block of her test drive she was hooked.
some urging from friends this past November, she finally relented. A quick photo shoot later, before she could change her mind, Amy was part of Jerry’s project. Slightly fewer than 90 calendars are scattered in at least 7 countries around the world as the project sold out quickly, and other copies may have been downloaded directly from the site. Check out the calendar page on Jerry’s site for a view of your formerly shy, studious, and serious neighbor who is now a self-proclaimed marathon runnin’, bluegrass playin’, sports car drivin’, fun-lovin’ ham! Library—continued from page 5
novel by Raymond Chandler. An awesome combination! For our patrons between the ages of 0-24 months, we will be providing “Smart Start Storytimes” beginning Saturday, March 13. “Smart Start” is an emergent reader program for children in this age group. It includes music, finger plays and other skills useful in developing early reading skills. We will offer that on the 2nd and 4rd Saturday of the month at 10:30 AM. We have also added some programs for teens. We offer “Get Your Game On” for teens every Thursday beginning at 4 PM.
"Europas are the most fun cars I’ve ever driven. My first car was a Triumph Spitfire, but it never handled like a Lotus. These cars are exotic but not expensive," she adds. After purchasing her first Europa, a 1973 Twin Cam Special that’s still her favorite, Amy contacted Jerry Johnson, a Maryland resident and Europa aficionado who has created the pre-eminent Europa website in existence (www.lotus-europa.com). Through Jerry and other members of the Europa community, Amy has met or corresponded with "great, friendly, supportive people from all over the world" who are dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Lotus cars, particularly Europas. "Even my PO (previous owner) has become a very good friend who stays in touch with me. I think he wants his car back!" she chuckles. When Jerry first proposed that Amy submit a photo for his annual self-produced Europa Calendar in 2008, Amy demurred, but under
“Dungeons and Dragons” is also relatively new to the library. Our new Teen Librarian, Shalon Hurlburt, is hosting this event at the Raleigh Court Library on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. We are also offering, as weather and appropriate DVDs permit, Teen Movie Nights. Teen Movie Nights are held on the Friday after the release of a popular teen DVD. We begin showing the video when the library closes at 5 PM. Pizza, sodas, cookies and popcorn are provided. There is at least one Librarian in attendance. We are also looking into hosting a tea tasting event. Tea enthusiasts will be able to taste and discuss different teas every month. This will be a monthly event which will start in April. Stay tuned! Diane McGuire is Librarian at the Raleigh Court Library.
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The Trailhead is a Winter Wonderland Following one of our many snowstorms this year, the Dan Wright Trailhead and the Murray Run Greenway showed yet another variety of its beauty. Thanks to Jim Loesel, our photographic chronicler of the seasons at the trailhead, for these pictures. The Greenway was also featured in an article in The Roanoke Times by Mark Taylor, a Raleigh Court resident. He described his initiation into cross-country skiing. Look for the article in Mark Taylor’s archives in the Outdoors section of The Roanoke Times.
Ski tracks on the Murray Run Greenway
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Raleigh Court History
The Grandin Road Post Office By Nelson Harris With the U.S. postal service’s announcement this past summer that the Grandin Road post office might close (it has since rescinded that plan), one might find the history of our local post office of interest. Prior to annexation into the city, which occurred in 1919, residents of Norwich, Virginia Heights and Raleigh Court were part of the rural free delivery service of Roanoke County. In October of 1915, residents of Virginia Heights organized a petition drive through their civic organization, the Virginia Heights Civic League, to request that more dependable and regular postal service be extended from the city into the neighborhood. This met with little success, as Virginia Heights was still a small neighborhood and not within the city limits. In 1937, the postal service opened the neighborhood’s first post office. It was located in Clore’s Drugstore that was at 128 Grandin Road (now the 1300 block). Philip Clore, the druggist and proprietor, was appointed as the acting postal clerk. Ten years later, in 1947, there were significant changes to mail delivery in Raleigh Court. First, the postal service changed many street names in Raleigh Court and Virginia Heights to prevent duplications with similar names in other parts of the city. For example, there were three Virginia Avenues in Roanoke City. Thus, Virginia Avenue in Raleigh Court was changed to Memorial Avenue. Name changes also prevented the same street from having two different names, depending on which side of Grandin Road a home or business was located. For example, one side of Grandin was Otterview, the other was Maiden Lane; thus the entire street was changed to Maiden Lane. There were numerous other examples. The other significant change was the more permanent location of a postal substation in Greater Raleigh Court. The postal service moved their station to 1418 Grandin Road in a building built for that purpose. That building today is the Harwood Paint and Hardware Store. The cost of the building at that time was $20,000, and it would serve as the post office for eleven years. The current Grandin Road post office, at 1731 Grandin Road, opened on October 18, 1958. It was quite controversial at the time. First, the large house that sits next to it (currently, Grandin Gardens and Local Roots Café) had to be moved over to the adjoining lot as it originally sat nearer the corner. The home’s owner at the time was Mrs. Lylian Fowlkes. Nearby residents, however, had originally opposed the station’s being located there, fearing it was bringing a commercial enterprise into a residential section that would increase traffic and noise. A petition opposing the relocation, consisting of 119 signatures, was presented to the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals. The BZA ultimately approved the postal service’s request by a 3-2 vote! At the dedication ceremony, Mayor Vincent Wheeler provided comments and music was presented by the Woodrow Wilson Junior High School band, under the direction of Frank Ramano, and the school’s choir under the direction of Gene Ferguson. Master of Ceremonies for the dedication was Roger Hodnett, president of the Raleigh Court Lions Club. Following the ceremony, tours were conducted of the new building and refreshments served. Nelson Harris is the author of Greater Raleigh Court: A History of Wasena, Virginia Heights, Norwich and Raleigh Court, published by The History Press. The book is available from the author or from local and on-line book retailers.
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Things you need to know… Images of Rail: Norfolk and Western Railway The Virginia Museum of Transportation is exhibiting archival photographs from Nelson Harris' book, Images of Rail: Norfolk and Western Railway. The exhibit is a reprise of the 2003 exhibit when the book was first published. These pictures furnish an insight into the history of N&W, one of the great American railroads.
The new space will double the restaurant's seating capacity, including eight seats at the bar. The updated menu will add some bar food, seasonal tapas, and specialty drinks. A wood-fired oven will be used to make pizzas, breads, and other goodies. Diane says that "we will continue our mission of serving local, organic, sustainably-produced fare grown and made with love from the ground up." Price ranges stay about the same: lunch $8–12; dinner $12–25.
Neighborhood Cleanup GRCCL will participate in Clean Valley Day. On Saturday, March 27, 9:00 a.m., we'll meet in the parking lot behind Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op. We'll plan on working no more than 90 minutes, so come help out. Please call 343-7373 or email bdickson@hollins.edu if you can attend so we'll know how many volunteers to expect.
Pictures shown are from the Collection at
the Virginia Museum of Transportation Harris' new book is titled Stations and Depots of the Norfolk and Western Railway. It was published by Arcadia in November of last year.
Save these Dates! In case you missed our front page story on Rebuilding Together, mark your calendar for April 24 to volunteer to help with the GRCCL's renovation project.
Readers of this newsletter know Harris, a Raleigh Court resident, from his frequent contributions on Raleigh Court history.
Raleigh Court Novelist Book Launch Raleigh Court resident and novelist Gina Holmes will be featured in the ongoing series of "Emerging Artists" sponsored by the Roanoke Public Library. The launch of her debut novel, Crossing Oceans, will be April 27 at the Main Library on Jefferson Street. Her novel is being published by Tyndale House, a major publisher. Look for a Court Reporter interview with Ms. Holmes in the May issue.
The previous Saturday, April 17th, is slated for Earth Day events on Grandin Road. Grandin Gardens and the Natural Foods Co-op will anchor two ends.
Tax Breaks for Property Owners The City of Roanoke encourages residents to take advantage of two environmental tax incentive programs for property owners. One of these incentives is a five-year tax exemption for use of certified solar energy equipment. This exemption applies to properties that have existing solar equipment or where the owner has installed new solar equipment.
The Yoga Center Moves to Raleigh Court The Yoga Center, formerly of Piccadilly Square, has re-located to Raleigh Court. Yoga classes are held at the Unitarian Universalist Church at the corner of Grandin and Brandon. Debbie Stevens, owner of the Yoga Center, said, "Yoga benefits everyone: people of all ages and physical abilities. Health benefits to the body and mind include increased strength and flexibility, better balance and a more focused mind. Yoga relaxes us, reducing stress and anxiety." The Yoga Center offers a variety of classes – series classes for beginners, series classes for the more experienced students, and drop-ins are available. Gentle Yoga – good for Seniors – is offered on Monday afternoons. New series classes begin in March with free sample classes during the week of March 14. Call 345-4090 or visit www. TheYogaCenterInc.com for more information.
The second incentive is a special tax rate for buildings that exceed the Virginia Statewide Building Code efficiency standards by 30 percent. Certification must be made by a qualified professional, and the incentive must be applied for by the owner of the building. This tax exemption is for five years. Property owners may apply for either of these incentives through the city's Real Estate Valuation office (540-853-2771). A downloadable application form is available on the City's website at http://www. roanokeva.gov/.
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Local Roots Café to Move into the Village The Mother's Day Brunch, on May 6th, will mark the final day of operation of Local Roots at their Grandin Gardens location next to the Post Office. The restaurant will reopen in June at 1317 Grandin Road between Grace's Place and The Grandin Theatre. Owner Diane Eliot plans to install a new and improved kitchen, train staff, and tweak the menu during the period between locations.
March Membership Meeting........... Thur., March 11, 7:00 pm Clean Valley Day............................................... Sat., March 27 Earth Day............................................................Sat., April 17 Rebuilding Together Work Day............................Sat., April 24 Gina Holmes book launch (at the Roanoke Main Library)...................... Tues., April 27 Upcoming GRCCL Membership Meeting May 13, 2010...............................................Thur., 7:00 pm
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