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RC HU H H C I JULY 2014 E L COMMUNITY H L T Newsletter A SS N OCIATIO

IN THIS ISSUE Find out more about the p 4 Opinion & Response association and neighborhood p 7 James River Writers p 11 Take Me Out to the Ballgame... p 16 Real Estate Market Update Where Richmond Began p 18 Picnic Pics at www.churchhill.org p 23 Meeting Minutes p 24 Treasurer’s Report ABOUT THE CHURCH HILL ASSOCIATION

CHA Board of Directors President, Geoffrey Cooper [email protected] Meetings & NOTICES Vice President, Tom Wilds [email protected] Zoning Committee Meetings Secretary, Charlie Nance [email protected] Held when required on the Tuesday before the Board Treasurer, David Cooley meeting at the Patrick Henry Pub, 2300 E. Broad [email protected] Street at 6:00 pm Assistant Treasurer, Trish Bernal Upcoming meeting: TBD [email protected] Directors at Large: Mark Baush CHA Board Meeting Tish Bergin Thursday, July 3 at 6:00 pm Sandra Horton Location: 2300 Club Karen Jones Geneva Smith Generally held on the first Thursday of every month unless otherwise noted at the 2300 Club, corner of 23rd Past President, John Johnson and E. Grace Street. Upcoming meeting: August 7 Zoning Committee Chair, Waite Rawls 649-1861 x130 | [email protected] CHA Membership Meeting Volunteers Tuesday, July 15, 7:00 pm Church Hill Newsletter: St. John’s Church, Parish Hall Newsletter Editor/Publisher, Kelley Banks [email protected] Generally held on the third Tuesday of every month un- Advertising Coordinator, Celeste Deal less otherwise noted at St. John’s Church Parish Hall. Lead Newsletter Distribution, Upcoming meeting: August 19 South: Tom & Eileen Sanders | 343-7157 North: Sharon Larkins-Pederson | 649-8846

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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.

2 | July 2014 NEWSLETTER CONTENT & ADVERTISING

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ChurchHill.org | 3 OPINION To: [email protected]

Give it up - The CHA organization consistently opposes most development that furthers Richmond City development, as well as venues through which to garner income to support our schools, safety, roads and overall infrastructure. Our city cannot rely upon VCU and developers in the West End, only, to bring in businesses and related tax revenue (which supports inner city schools for example).

The CHA consistently opposes development that is at least, if not more than, 10 blocks from the beginning of an apparently “Elitist’ neighborhood (Church Hill). Furthermore, the CHA continues to exercise negative opinions and activities re: development, etc. that are clearly not in its purview, such as the proposed development at Pear and Canal Streets and the Stadium in Shockoe Bottom. It appears the CHA would rather preserve run-down property, including property in the Church Hill neighborhood, rather than support development that can improve the position of all property owners.

Furthermore, The CHA sabotages your own local businesses. The lawsuit that resulted from trying to eliminate the business success of a 10(+) year, 365 day-a-year neighborhood business (i.e. Captain Buzzy’s) in the heart of “Church Hill” is abomi- nable. The CHA should be ashamed of itself and my hope is that Bob Buffington prevails. The CHA should take a lesson from other neighborhoods like Union Hill area, clearly a much more welcoming and thoughtful community re: rationale to support businesses, development, and furthering a truly neighborhood venue/lifestyle.

My current residence is the Nolde Bakery Condominium. The developer had to fight with the CHA and bow down to unrea- sonable “historic preservation” which has resulted in unresolved water leakage primarily related to “historic windows” that had to be retained. This is not the way to move forward.

Hopefully, the CHA membership will come to the recognition that they live in a city area and should be wise to support the development activities and understanding of the necessary actions that accompany this outcome. I have had the good fortune to grow up and live in a true city, Washington, DC, and never experienced such petty distractions to furthering the ongoing and immense city development.

I hope this will be shared with your members, but am doubtful, since the CHA seems to make a practice of sharing only their perspectives, etc.

Regards - Beth Sarrett

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT RESPONSE

Dear Beth,

Thank you for your recent letter. I am taking the liberty of publishing it here in its entirety, and I hope this coincides with your expressed desires. I hope you won’t mind me taking a few minutes to reply. My reply can be summed up with the words, “Beth, you could not be more wrong!”.

The views you espouse are those usually promulgated by those with unusual ideologies (i.e. no belief in zoning or citizen’s rights as opposed to property rights), those who are immature and want to act out, or those who are misinformed. I am assuming you fall into the latter category, so I would like to take a few moments to set the record straight.

The Church Hill Association is now in its 50th year. We have a long history of supporting development in our neighborhood, and through the hard work of those of us who love this neighborhood, and who have worked tirelessly to support its development, we now have a truly wonderful, historic, and unique place in which to live.

Our organization has supported many initiatives in the neighborhood, and has been active in supporting new and established businesses. We are actively involved with the schools, and support neighboring community organizations. We regularly have neighborhood businesses come to our monthly membership meetings to tell us about themselves. Our zoning committee works diligently with developers, and is able to review plans and make comments so that the 4 | July 2014 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT continued

development will fit in well with our neighborhood and keep its historic character. When the process works well, you don’t hear about it. There is a give and take between us and the developer that creates a project that is better for all. Lest you think we are elitist, I might mention that our input regarding the movie theater redevelopment next to the Post Office (which will be 100% rental units) resulted in preservation of the historic theater front, and new retail space as well as allowing for an exciting housing opportunity.

We are held in high enough regard by the City, that we are asked to weigh in on issues that are not in our immediate neighborhood, but are nearby. They come to us because we are a rationale and functioning organization. We recently reviewed the Oakwood Cemetery Gates renovation at the request of the City government (and wholeheartedly endorsed it). When we are unable to negotiate with a developer and reach a reasonable compromise we are obligated to oppose the project. Some of the projects we have opposed through the years include the following. We opposed construction of a plastics factory at 25th and Franklin. This would have destroyed the residential quality of the neighborhood (and I doubt that your residence at 26th and Broad would have been renovated had it been built). We opposed an open air sewage and storm water retention basin at Great Shiplock Park. Had it been built, I doubt the burgeoning River centered recreation area would now be proceeding. We opposed the previous baseball stadium in the Bottom project a number of years ago, which with time was revealed to be mostly flimflam and wishful thinking. We are currently working in opposition to the Pear Street proposal. We would like to see this property developed, but within the confines of the Downtown Master Plan and Riverfront Plan, especially with regards to height and mass.

The efforts to create an Olde and Historic District in our part of town has yielded benefits for the entire city and region. We live in a pristine, 19th century neighborhood. This is a resource with value to the city, attracts visitors from all over the world, and frankly is a diamond that all metropolitan areas covet. We all know that there are building restrictions here, and just as neighborhoods have restrictive covenants, these are the restrictions that allow individuals to invest in their properties, doing expensive renovations, knowing that their investments are protected.

I, too, grew up in Washington, DC. As a youth, I participated in marches and rallies trying to expand civil rights and freedoms, and question an unjust war. Washington, DC was not a place of complacence when I grew up, but was filled with heady and yeasty protest. The advances in our society in Civil Rights, Gender protection, and Equal rights for all did not occur because of complacency, but required arduous work and long standing protest. Rights were not given because it was simply time, but because citizens demanded them. It is our responsibility as the Church Hill Association to make sure that our voices are heard, and views are represented. If you think that our Church Hill Association is confrontational, you have no idea what it is like to live in a neighborhood around Washington, DC. The community associations there are much more active, confrontational, and demanding than we would ever pretend to be.

I think your assumption that developers and pure market forces will create the best outcome for an urban neighborhood is both naive and disingenuous. The developers of these large projects are trying to make as much money as they can as quickly as they can. They are not concerned with your quality of life. They do not live here. If you yield unthinkingly to them you will soon have nothing of value to yield.

Let me close by saying that I feel fortunate to walk the same streets as our founding fathers. At great personal risk they protested unjust actions by authorities. They did it so that we could live in a free society, and be able to express our views. Free debate of issues and freedom of expression are the core of American Democracy. Your notion that we should be quiet, and take whatever is fed to us by whoever wields political or economic power is an abomination. The Church Hill Association will continue to represents its members, and try to craft the best neighborhood that we can. We are proud of what we do and the way that we represent our members. We have only fallen short when we did not listen to our neighbors’ desires, or not strive hard enough to represent their wishes.

Happy 4th of July. Jeff

Geoffrey Cooper, MD President, Church Hill Association

ChurchHill.org | 5 July Events Close to Home

Hanover Tomato Festival July 12, 9:00 - 4:00 7/12 Pole Green Park, 8996 Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville Bring the family to the 36th annual Tomato Festival. Held annually on the 2nd Saturday in July, the Hanover Tomato Festival is a free, family-oriented event with live musical entertainment, rides, games, a petting zoo, over 200 vendors, delicious tomato dishes, the crowning of Little Miss and Tiny Miss Tomato, Hanover Tomatoes and much more.

Washington Redskins Training Camp July 24 - August 11 7/24 Bon Secours Training Center, 2401 W. Leigh Street The 2014 NFL season kicks off early in Richmond when the Washington Redskins return to the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center from July 24 to Aug. 11, leaving town four days earlier than last year, but adding two Sunday practices. There’s not a better opportunity for you to watch the team practice from the sidelines and maybe even score an autograph or photo with your favorite players. Last year more than 150,000 fans came to Richmond to watch, meet and get autographs from their favorite players.

Fan Appreciation Day is August 2 - two days before the New England Patriots arrive for three days of practices.

Richmond Dragon Boat Festival Saturday, August 2 8/2 The fourth annual Walgreens Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival Presented by PepsiCo will be held on August 2, 2014 on the James River in Richmond, Virginia.

Located just minutes from Downtown Richmond, Rocketts Landing is the perfect location to host Richmond’s dragon boat festival. The combination of an urban environment and nature guarantees you a truly one-of-a-kind racing experience at this festival. Free. Ongoing...

Riverfront Canal Cruises “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” Summer hours of operation are Monday - Friday: Noon - 7pm; Reenactment Series Saturdays: 11-8pm; Sundays: 11 - 7pm. Every Sunday until September 01, 2013 Take a 40-minute, historically-narrated tour of the James River and These events are free with a suggested donation of George Washington-designed Kanawha Canal in our covered and $5 per person. Reservations are available for groups comfortable canal boats. The boat tours travel along downtown of ten or more, $5 per person, up to 100 reserved Richmond’s Historic Canal Walk and accommodate up to 35 pas- seats. sengers. Tours depart on the hour from the Turning Basin at 14th For all summer reenactments: and Dock Streets. 1:00pm Doors open Admission: adults, $6; children (5 - 12 years old), $5; children 4 and 1:30pm Music program under, free; Seniors (65 and up), $5 2:00pm Reenactment begins Private charters are also available. On-board dining is an option for No food, drinks, chewing gum or backpacks are private charters. Charter reservations must be made at least two allowed in the church. weeks in advance by calling the main office at 804-788-6466.

6 | July 2014 PROGRAMS. CREATIVES. CULTURE. Jeff Sadler Joins JRW in Church Hill.

By Karen A. Chase

Just a month after moving into new offices in Church Hill, our literary organization welcomes a new employee. Jeff Sadler is our organization’s Program Director. Jeff is a long-time resident of Richmond. After moving to the city to attend VCU, he never left. Jeff has lived in 7 of the 9 Rich- mond districts, including Church Hill back in the 1990s. He’s glad to be working back up here.

“The area has changed so much over the years. Broad Street was great back then, but now north of here is so much improved. Having lived in so many Richmond areas, I think of it as the district that most feels like a neighborhood.” When asked about what he hopes his new role as Pro- gram Director will bring to James River Writers, Church Hill and Richmond, Jeff’s answer for all three is the same. Accessibility to culture. “I worked as a music event coordinator and a Community Revitalizer. Overall, I enjoy working with creative people. I’ll get to do that with authors, writers and poets that belong to JRW. The programs we run can be integral in build- Jeff Sadler, JRW new Program Director ing a connected community. They add a sense of artistry that I think is so important.”

As Program Director, Jeff’s role with JRW will include developing and promoting engaging programming for the writing community (including Master Classes, the Writing Show, and our annual conference), booking venues, and managing volunteers. Jeff will be working part-time at the JRW office across the street from St. John’s Parish Hall. The rest of his time will be spent with his community revitalization consulting, and his wife and two young boys.

JRW NEWS/EVENTS

JULY WRITING SHOW (Held the fourth Thursday of each month–January through September) Stretching the Boundaries of Young Adult Literature Are there any topics in YA books that are taboo? Any lines in the sand that a YA author should not cross? If YA can tackle all manner of adult themes, then what is young adult about it? Explore these topics and more with a panel of YA authors and members of JRW’s Youth Advisory Board. • Thursday, July 31st • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m • The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St. (New location!) • $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $5 for students. • Everyone is welcome.

Emyl Jenkins Award Now accepting nominations. This award honors a resident of Virginia who exhibits a passion for bringing writers together to create community. To nominate someone, please send an email to JRW explaining in 500 words or fewer how the nominee makes Virginia a better place for writers. For more information, please see our website. Deadline July 31, 2014.

Read more about our programs at jamesriverwriters.org. You’ll also find details and registration for our Master Class. You do not need to be a member to attend either event (though members get better rates on classes). Karen A. Chase is the author of Bonjour 40: A Paris Travel Log, and happily a resident of Church Hill. She is on the board of James River Writers ChurchHill.org | 7

2401 East Broad Street The Reverend Laura Inscoe, Rector The Reverend Susan N. Eaves, Sabbatical Interim Parish House: 2319 East Broad Street, RVA 23223 www.saintjohnsrichmond.org 804-649-7938

Come lift your spirit!

Summer Sunday Mornings

10:00 a.m. Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Coffee Hour

Nursery every Sunday morning

Annual Stars & Stripes Picnic July 6 following Worship in the Churchyard Fried chicken and beverages provided; bring a side dish or dessert

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Traditional worship not your style? Try: Evening Light 3rd Sunday of each month Sun., July 20, 4:45 p.m., Parish Hall 4:45 p.m. Refreshments and mingling 5:00 p.m. Uplifting Music and Prayer

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Free Sunday Reenactments Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekends 1:15 p.m. Doors Open 1:30 p.m. Patriotic Organ Program 1:45 p.m. Reenactment

Tours: Mon. – Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Last tour at 3:30 p.m. daily

Visitor Center: 804-648-5015 www.historicstjohnschurch.org

8 | July 2014 THE CHURCH HILL CRIME WATCH PRESENTS AWARDS TO OFFICERS AT THE FIRST PRECINCT By SHELBY LONG

On April 28, 2014, Shelby Long and Sgt. John Henry Taylor, Ret. of The Church Hill Crime Watch presented Awards to three outstanding officers for their dedicated work in combating crime. A short ceremony was held at the First Precinct. It has been our habit to try to recognize outstanding officers from time to time. These officers receive little enough attention from the public and we try to make up for it when we can. I will list the officers and some of their accomplishments.

Detective Brian Taylor - His primary assignment is to investigate robberies in the First Precinct. Last year, Brian investigated 71 (seventy-one) robberies. He has the ability to gain the confidence of suspects, witnesses and victims which has helped him in achieving one of the highest clearance rates of robberies in the First Precinct. When a series of armed robberies of east end convenience stores, in which the suspects were armed with a shotgun, Brian worked with other detectives and was able to clear two of them. He was also able to prove that five robbery reports were false.

Police Officer Gaetano Drago - Drago had a block on his beat that was plagued with drugs, prostitution, robbery and murder. He was able to identify the main players involved in the crimes and arrest one of the players for dealing drugs on the block. Also during this period, two taxi cab drivers were robbed in the area. He was able to quickly identify the suspect and arrest him. The defendant was sentenced to a lengthy jail term and Drago subsequently arrested the suspects brother for drug offenses on the block. His determination also led to the arrest of a subject on the block and his subsequent conviction on federal drug and weapons charges.

Lt. Daniel Minton - Lt. ‘Dan’ has established a solid working relationship with this crime watch that is absolutely necessary for any crime watch to function effectively. He has given us his phone number to call 24 -7 along with his email address so we can be in touch and he actually calls and emails us back. He is there with information when no one else is around. He scans reports and keeps us up to date on crimes occurring in our area so this information can be passed on to all crime watch members. He takes note of all calls of suspicious persons and activities and sees they are passed along to proper officers or acts on them himself. He has earned tremendous respect for his actions, his informative monthly news letter and his visibility on the streets.

We have presented these well deserved awards to these three individuals. We wish we could honor all of the officers who help us each day. The officers on the street are the first people we see when we become a victim of crime and they are the ones we remember most. We salute them all and thank them for their service.

These awards were sponsored by Sgt. John Henry Taylor, RET , who continues to be an avid supporter and consultant of The Church Hill Crime Watch.

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2014 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Church Hill’s National Night Out Steering Committee needs help on Tuesday August 5th from 5:00-8:00 p.m.!! The event will be take place on the grounds located at the corner of 25th Street and Fairmount Avenue

It’s a great evening and help is needed to man the childrens’ activities, serving food, picking up trash, etc.

The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

National Night Out now involves over 37.8 million people and 16,124 communities from all fifty states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. It’s a wonderful opportunity for communities nationwide to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie. While the one night is certainly not an answer to crime, drugs and violence, National Night Out represents the kind of spirit, energy and determination to help make neighborhoods a safer place year round. The night celebrates safety and crime prevention successes and works to expand and strengthen programs for the next 364 days.

Please spend an hour or so helping the NNO Team who is devoted to organizing the best block party Church Hill puts on every year.

10 | July 2014 Take Me Out To The Ball Game By Eric S. Huffstutler ...in Church Hill, please!

ere we are at the 4th of July, and what could H be more American than Baseball? The history of baseball has several different beginnings depending on who you ask, but one fact is for sure: the game with codified rules was established by Alexander Joy Cartwright Jr. (1820-1892), who is considered to be the father of baseball. After a test game the first com- petition using the new “Knickerbocker Rules” was held at Elysian Fields in Hoboken, NJ on June 19, 1846 with the Knickerbockers losing 23 to 1 against the New York Nine team.

As the game caught on interest boomed all over the Alexander G. Babcock, father of Richmond baseball. country, and children wanted in on the act, as football was not yet organized. Baseball was often backed by There were no African-American newspapers in Rich- the local churches who embraced it as good whole- mond then, and “The Richmond Daily Dispatch” and some fun for the entire family. Wholesome that is until “Richmond Times,” both known for their racist reporting, you factor in big business sponsorship, corruption, and pushed the fact that blacks also had established teams segregation in the post war Confederacy capital. Alex- in the area, far into a media vacuum. Although base- ander Gulick Babcock (1835-1894), the father of baseball ball might have thrived in dense, black-populated cities in Richmond and owner of the Richmond Ice Company, after the Civil War, a “fanatical desire by white baseball co-founded the Pastime Baseball Club in July 1866 with leaders to foster a ‘national game’ was the preeminent Dr. Andrew Thustin Pearsall (1839-1905). It was the most force behind baseball’s segregation.” Move forward popular and widely known of clubs formed that year nearly 100 years and not much changed concerning and lasted until 1870. racial boundaries.

Although it was slow to catch on, baseball became a Before Richmond’s Little League was started in 1954, popular pastime in Richmond. The sport gave young sandlot amateur teams sprang up wherever a park, men a much-needed forum for socializing, and the field or playgrounds could be developed. These lots unit camaredie they had come to depend on dur- were found in nearly every neighborhood in Richmond, ing the Civil War years. The 1866 season started while and yes, even Church Hill. Today these parks are all but Richmond was rising out of the ashes, but baseball was a memory and simply a forgotten chapter in our local by no means a way to set aside opposing sides differ- history much like ANY history North of Broad Street is ences. On the contrary, Confederate sympathizers felt a void of information. Neither books written on Rich- “whiteness” trumped religious, ethnicity, and class bar- mond baseball nor historic neighborhood registry riers. The Richmond Association of Baseball Clubs first submissions mention the park locations nor the teams president Edward A. Cohen (1835-1888) was a Jewish associated with them, although newspapers printed commodities broker. As with anything dealing with the game highlights, team and league names, and field lo- War Between the States, there were racial tensions un- cations daily some 70 to 100 years ago. It was a regular derneath it all. It took nearly 60 years for Richmond’s way of life and one of the only forms of entertainment first professional team to sign its first black ball player. available then.

ChurchHill.org | 11 Mayo Island Park – Tate Field Rare aerial view of C.C.A. Field (1952)

One of these sandlot fields was developed by the C.C.A. and behind what is now Mosby Court South, the block (Christ Church Association), an organization that served currently holds houses built between 1957-1961, some the East End of the city and was similar to the Y.M.C.A. of which are condemned. Even though the athletics by their beliefs and the way they operated . The church building and the field fell inside other neighborhood itself still stands today in Union Hill at 2120 Venable (last borders, they were often referred to as being in Church known as the Temple of Judah and is currently up for Hill. lease). It was built in 1884 as the Christ Protestant Epis- copal Church under the auspice of the local freema- Many local Amateur and Semipro games were played son lodges. It is located on the corner of Venable and here with team names like the Church Hill Brownies Scott (now N. 22nd) Streets. Property directly behind (one of the first), Church Hill Giants, Church Hill Cre- the church had been purchased, and it was approved mos, Church Hill Invincibles, Church Hill Stars (early that an athletics club house was needed which official- black team), Church Hill Sluggers, Church Hill Blue Sox, ly opened on New Year’s Day, 1907. The brick building and the Intercity semipro Church Hill Hilltoppers team. with raised basement included a 50x50 foot gymna- Some local leagues were the Church Hill Athletic Club sium that also accommodated indoor baseball games 1900-1909, Church Hill League 1909-1911, and the East and locker rooms in the basement, classes on the first End League 1911-1952. The Intercity Semipro Baseball floor and association offices headed by superintendent League lasted from 1932-1952. Frank Sanders Tousey (1873-1945) on the second floor. This building is also still standing at 860 N. 22nd Street, Racially explosive events continued throughout the although only scars are left where its decorative cornice years that hampered Richmond baseball acceptance and corbels once were. The C.C.A. had also secured a and expansion after weathering wars and the depres- residential sized city block of land which it cleared, had sion. In 1946 Edwin “Eddie” Hale Mooers (1899-1986) of bleachers (with more added in 1912) and a clubhouse Mooers Field and automotive fame, cancelled an exhi- built. Named the C.C.A. Field and inaugurated on March bition game between his all-white Colts minor league 27, 1907, it was well known citywide for the next fifty team he purchased in 1932 and the integrated Mon- years. Situated between N. 20th and N. 21st Streets and treal Royals, rather than have famed Jackie Robinson P and Q Streets, falling just in the Fairmount community take the field against his white players. In fact, rather

12 | July 2014 These include: The Fair Grounds (Monroe Park) which saw the first games in 1866; Virginia Park; Mayo Island Park (1890-1926) home of many amateur and league games from Church Hill and later renamed Tate Field until 1941; West End Park; Broad Street Park 1 at Broad and Allen Ave (1897-1912) where Lowes is now located; Broad Street Park 2 at Broad and Addison (1913-1916) where the Science Museum - old Broad Street Train Sta- tion - now sits; Lee Park; City Stadium; and Mooers Field.

Park and Recreations show that Richmond has 30 amateur baseball fields, most rarely used and in poor condition. Baseball is not as popular today as soccer or basketball, and many of these ball parks have multi-sport uses such as the Bill Robinson Playground at N. 37th C.C.A. Athletics Building (today) and M Streets, which is next to the beautiful Franklin Military Academy / Onslow Minnis Middle School. This than subjecting himself to AAA rules, he maintained is a rare example of a well-kempt park. One little heard- the Colt’s ‘B’ status; and after the 1953 sale of the team, of field in the East End is the Ethel Bailey Furman Park he considered starting a new Class B team in Colonial where Cedar changes to N Street between N. 27th and Heights but continued selling cars instead. (Colonial N. 29th at the George Mason Elementary School (first Heights was often referred to then as Colonial “Whites” black school in Church Hill). Another one not so fortu- since it - like Scotts Addition - was at the time “all white” nate but with a history that goes back to 1916, is Luck’s and no black person was allowed to be in the commu- Field (now Parker Field) at Rogers and T Streets, which is nity limits after sunset.) home of the Mosby Spartans.

Today we have only one professional stadium, the Dia- The Flying Squirrels is currently raising funds for a proj- mond, which has been locked in a location change ect called “Smooch-A-Pig” designed to finance the controversy for the past 13-years! The Diamond was renovation of 12 city fields including Parker. The lucky built in 1984 to replace Parker Field, which stood from person who raises the most money will be announced 1934 to 1954. Richmond has had several ball parks at the July 17th game while puckering up to kiss a pig. over the years, most concentrated between Belvi- dere and the Boulevard, and Main and Broad Streets. Play Ball!

Broad Street Park (Broad and Allen) ChurchHill.org | 13 322 N 25th St Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 644-8200

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SUMMER VACATION CHECK LIST 4. NEVER pick up hitch-hikers. If you see someone who needs help drive on to the nearest phone and call the 1. Contact a trusted neighbor, friend or the crime watch police. and leave notice of where you are going, how long and 5. If you stop overnight, remove bags and other valuables a telephone number where you can be reached. Give from the car. them a key to your home in case of emergency. If you 6. If you are in a foreign country, learn the words for police have a security system, show this person how to activate officer and doctor. Know the location of the nearest and deactivate the alarm. U.S. Consulate. 2. Arrange for your mail and newspapers to be picked up daily along with any packages you may be expecting. SIGHTSEEING 3. Make your home look as lived in as possible by arrang- ing curtains and blinds and putting lights and audio ap- 1. Learn about your surroundings. Ask local residents pliances on timers. about problem areas and avoid them. 4. Arrange for your yard to be mowed if you will be gone 2. Select sightseeing companies and guides carefully. an extended period of time. 3. Make sure your children know the name and address 5. While locking all windows and doors don’t forget the of your hotel or motel. upstairs, the basement and the out buildings. 4. Avoid advertising you are a tourist by the way you 6. Remove all ladders and lock them away. dress. 7. Place all valuables in your safe deposit box. 5. If older children go off separately, be sure they have 8. Do not leave any message on your answering machine watches and check in with you at prearranged times. that will indicate you are not at home. If you can not dial in for your messages have your friend check them. KEEP THIS IMPORTANT LIST OF NUMBERS 9. Do not advertise your absence in any newspaper social WITH YOU ON YOUR VACATION: notices. 10. If you are leaving behind vehicles, make sure they are Vehicle make and model: locked and if possible secured with an anti-theft device. Vehicle I.D. #: DO NOT leave anything in them that would cause a thief Auto Tag #: to break in. Leave a key to your vehicle with your neigh- Driver’s License #: bor so it can be moved for street cleaning. 11. DO NOT hide a key outside of your home, if you can hide Credit Cards: it, a thief can find it. Company: Account#: ON THE ROAD VACATION TIPS Expiration Date: # to call if lost or stolen: 1. Carry a minimum amount of cash. Use travelers checks and credit cards, but record their numbers in a separate Traveler’s check #’s: and safe place, along with the numbers of who to call if If lost, call: they are stolen. 2. If driving, plan your route carefully, travel on main roads Special Information #’s: On-site specialized equipment: and use maps. Have your car serviced and tires checked Home Physician: ·· Digital radiography before leaving. Relative or Neighbor: ·· In-house lab 3. Always lock your car when it is parked, even is the stop Insurance company: ·· Dental equipment is brief. Keep valuables out of sight, preferably locked Prescriptions, etc. ·· ECG in the trunk. Don’t leave wallets, purses, checkbooks or Contact for cell phone if lost or stolen ·· Pulse oximetry cameras in the car.

ChurchHill.org | 15 Real Estate Market News from churchhillstats.com, By jeanne bridgforth A snapshot of recent market activity so you can see ‘The Big Picture’ of where we are, and where we may be heading. Market Commentary | JUNE 14, 2014

Single Family New Single Family Listings: 12 Single Family Homes that Went Under Contract: 15 Single Family Homes that Closed: 11 Median List Price was $149,950 (compared to the previous month’s $159,950) Median Sale Price was $164,950 (compared to the previous month’s $211,000)

Condos/Townhomes New Condo Listings: 6 Condos that Went Under Contract: 5 Condos Sales that Closed: 5 The Median List Price was $202,900 (compared to previous month’s $199,900) The Median Sale Price was $222,750 (compared to previous month’s $195,750)

Notable Sales 1910 Princess Anne Avenue List Price $299,000 . Sale Price $289,340

Commentary While activity remained strong, and median days on the market pretty consistent at less than 30 days, the high end sales took a dip with no closed sale over $300,000.

The importance I attach to higher end properties here is that they are not likely first time homebuyers. Church Hill has traditionally been appealing to the homebuyer in search of the urban experience, smitten by the likes of the Fan but finding Church Hill affordable. The recent splash of high end sales has been encouraging because it suggests something different. These are buyers who want the urban experience, are not first time entries into the market, could buy in other competing neighborhoods in this price point and chose Church Hill instead. That’s a perfect mix.

With so much development occurring North of Broad and stretching deeper north with the mix of residential development and a surge of dining/retail activity tightening up with a lot of activity peripheral to Union Hill, the trend is extremely encouraging.

New Development Golden Hammer-nominated, Deanna Lewis, has threaded the entire south side block of 2500 O Street. These colorful, stand-out brick rowhouses have a fascinating history. Turns out precisely 140 years ago, James Netherwood, a builder distinguished for many notable Richmond structures including: Old City Hall, Church Hill’s Mann/Netherwood block on East Broad, the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument, the Lee Monument and the Howitzer Monument, developed this unique block on O Street.

Lewis’s company, Heirloom Renovations, has begun the restoration on O Street and plans on naming the development, “Netherwood’s” in honor of the original builder. Netherwood’s will include 8 artfully restored residences and one period style home.

16 | July 2014 Richmond Public Library - East End Branch Programs

Welcome to Computing This four-lesson course is designed to train adult-first time Windows computer users to perform the following skills: Introduction to Computers - Learn parts of a computer and how to use the keyboard and mouse. Thursday, July 10 10:30 a.m to 12:30 p. Software, Files and Folders – Teaches you how to create and manage files and folders. Thursday, July 17, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Internet - How to search the internet, copy and paste text Thursday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. E- Mail – How to establish an e-mail account Thursday, July 31, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register at the circulation desk or call 646-4474.

Summer Fun July 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, and 11 - Children will tell stories about animals having fun and going on picnics. Children will share what they will take on their summer adventures. They will draw pictures of their adventures.

Folktales Week July14, 16, 17, 18 - Children will listen to Folktales and make pop-up books of the story that they liked.

Cow Appreciation Week July 21, 23, 24, and 25 - Children will learn about the things that we get from cows. Come in and make an ice cream cone and color it. We will also make cow puppet.

Beatrix Potter’s Birthday July 28, 30, 31, and 1 - Listen to some of the stories that she has written. Make a birthday card for her and make a rabbit puppet from a paper bag.

Movie Madness Looking for something cool and fun to do with the family? Come join us on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. for family-friendly movies. Refreshments will be served. July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.

Women Empowerment Support Group (GEMS) – Are you looking for a support group where you can network and engage in insightful conversation amongst a variety of women? Well, look no further! Come join Requel Mckeever in her new Women Empowerment support group, The GEMS. We will have discussions focusing on parenting, child development, education, health and wellness, nutrition, entrepreneurship, time management, money management, job readi- ness, career building and a range of interesting topics. The mission is to empower and inspire each other as we journey through womanhood. Every woman is a GEM. Every 2nd Saturday, beginning July 12th , 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Call the Library at 646-4474 to register.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS The community conversations are part of the neighborhood assessment process, bringing together a group of 15 people who live in the library’s neighborhood to identify what their thoughts and visions for their neighborhood are. The questions are designed using a model from the Harwood Institute’s community engagement work; the questions are not about the library, they are about the community. Kim Armentrout, from the Library of Virginia, has been trained in this technique; she will lead a community conversation at each library. September 9, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Anyone who is interested should send an e-mail to [email protected]

ChurchHill.org | 17 Church Hill Picnic Pics! June 17, 2013 at Reed Square

Photos by Sharon Larkins-Pederson

18 | July 2014 Think Brunch Sundays 10 – 2

Poe’s Pub 2706 E. Main St.

ChurchHill.org | 19 Richmond’s Treasured View Compiled by 180RVA

It's easy to take for granted the stunning view we’ve enjoyed for decades.

Katrina Blankenship Powhatan, VA: It is very important to retain the Natural Beauty and energy created by the James River. My Native ancestors used this water and found much strength here. May we continue to keep this beauty for all who enjoy the rich history and blessings that this area can bring.

Mindy Broyer Glen Allen, VA: We will be moving to the Church Hill neighborhood in August. We chose Church Hill for its historical integrity, beautiful parks and the amazing community of people that live there. This project would destroy the historical integrity of the neighborhood and devastate Libby Hill. It would take away the things that draw people like us who want to contribute to the community.

Frederick Fisher Charles City, VA: This is important to me because I love Richmond. For Richmond to thrive, it must protect and cherish the things that make Richmond special. This is necessary for the spirit of the citizens, and for the health of Richmond's tourist industry.

Heather Dinkin Richmond, VA: The city government at great expense and with enormous input from citizens developed a Master plan. Approving this special use permit to allow a developer to flout that plan is misguided, shortsighted and bad governance. Why did the city spend resource to develop this very forward thinking and smart development plan only to have the planning commission disregard it at the first request. Please support the Master plan.

Cameron Holmes Richmond, VA: The view from Libby Hill should never be obstructed by any structure. The horizon should not be broken. It is an impressive panoramic view of three sides of the city and downtown. You see the rest of the east end, southside, and you can follow the James to the west end where you can see the Carillon beyond downtown. This view is more than just the view that named the city, but how many other urban areas would kill for a free, open public view such as this. Richmond should not destroy the things that make us special in the name of "progress." The building should be much lower if built and should fit the neighboring buildings.

And now that the wonderful view has been threatened by this high rise development, we are appreciating it anew.

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William Thorpe Richmond, VA: Richmond will never reach its full potential by trampling on our history and gorgeous natural resources in the name of short-term development dollars.

Deborah McGuire Richmond, VA: Richmond is a beautiful historic city with unique and rich historical areas, structures, and views. Erecting this huge eye sore would create a highly unfortunately blemish on the skyline, block historical views, and cement Richmond's reputation as a city that bows to developers in the pursuit of the almighty dollar. Please, Please do NOT permit this travesty to occur along the James River.

Alex H. Richmond, VA: Don't sell the people's view!

Jesse Kopp Germany: The view belongs to everyone. Development is great, but not when the cost is allowing one of the city's greatest assets to be co-opted by a privileged few.

Pierce Macdonald Powell Oakland, CA: The James River, Tobacco Row, and Shockoe Bottom are rich historical resources. This new project is the wrong design on the wrong plot of land. Richmond's history is both tragic and triumphant. Don't sell it out.

The Church Hill Association has been steadfast in its support of this historic view. Now you all should hear some of the raves it receives from those not as intimately associated with it. People come from all over the City, the state and across the country to marvel at this wonderful open sky above our river where America was founded.

Kay Patrick Gretna, VA: This is a very sentimental place to me. This proposed building is like a mustache on the Mona Lisa

Regula Zwicker Frauenfeld, Switzerland: We have happy memories and pictures of a wonderful wedding with the beautiful view from Libby Hill and think it would mean an enormous loss to Richmond if its name-giving view were spoilt in that way

Pam Powell Australia: I have been in Libby Hill Park as an international visitor. The city would be crazy to erect a 16 floor building which would destroy the view of the Richmond River.

Betty Leviner Richmond, VA: Because once it's gone, it's gone.

Jessica Shook Glen Allen, VA: You shouldn't take a public view and make it a premium view.

It is awkward to have to rally support again and again to “save the view” but this issue has now been postponed by City Council three times. It will come before them again on Monday, July 14th at 6.00pm. This time the SUP has been altered to be one floor shorter, which is being called a compromise! Of course, that is as damaging as before. Your presence will make a difference – come if you can. Please wear GREEN so we stand out as a group. For more information please go to: www.facebook.com/180RVA or our website: www.180RVA.com

ChurchHill.org | 21 22 | July 2014 MEETING MINUTES Church Hill Association Membership Meeting

The April Membership Meeting of the Church Hill Association (“CHA”) was held on April 15, 2014 in the Parish Hall of St. John’s Church, and was called to order at 7:00 PM by the President, Geoffrey Cooper.

Lt. Dan Minton of the Richmond police department gave creasing total membership to 198. an update of criminal activities for the previous month, in John Johnson reported little change in the status of litiga- which there was no violent crime. Minor property crimes tion other than the fact that counsel had filed a demurrer were fewer than for the same period last year. in the case following the plaintiff’s filing of an amended complaint and that it was hoped, but not assured, that Students from VCU’s graduate urban and regional plan- the case might be dismissed prior to trial. ning program were recognized for the work on illustrat- ing plans for the Pear Street project and other river view The schools committee reported that volunteers at sites. Chimborazo Elementary had sorted 500-600 books for use in the library/media center, and that the PTA and The agenda was adopted without objection. community volunteers had raised $1,300 for a basketball backboard system at Bellevue Elementary School. Sev- Representatives of two new businesses on Church Hill enth District school board representative, Donald Cole- were recognized to introduce themselves to the mem- man, is scheduled to attend the May meeting of the CHA bership; Seven Hills Studio, a salon at 501 N. 25th Street, membership. and Chocolates by Kelly, a chocolatier at 600 N. 29th On behalf of community outreach John Johnson report- Street. ed that members of the outreach committee continue to attend meetings of neighboring civic associations. Eugenia Anderson reported on the work of River Advo- cates, a coalition of community and preservation groups Karen Jones reported that plans are continuing for enter- opposed to the Pear street development in its present taining visiting “Plein Air” landscape painters on Church form, including CHA. John Whitworth reported on the Hill on June 26th and asked any interested volunteers to schedule for consideration of the development, includ- contact her. ing a Planning Commission vote on April 21 and efforts Jeff Cooper reported that the Infrastructure walk on April to get Council to take longer to consider the measure af- 5th was productive with approximately half of the streets ter action by the Planning Commission. The VCU student in the neighborhood covered that morning with notes in planners reviewed their schematics showing the Church infrastructure needs made for referral to city staff. Hill Viewshed after the proposed development of Pear Street, and presented examples of alternative develop- General announcements were made concerning up- ment on the same site, including a design with a larger coming community events including Alley Rally (neigh- footprint but with a dramatically lowered height. The borhood cleanup) scheduled for June 21, the national students reported spending 150 hours of work each and Intercollegiate bicycle race through the neighborhood submitted bills total for $1,200 or $300 per student. The on May 4, the annual Holiday Ball in December and other President informed the membership that the CHA board matters. had approved the expense pursuant to the member- Tish Berg reported that Church Hill’s Council Representa- ship’s previous authorization of expenses up to $5,000 for tive, Cynthia Newbille, is interested in having a Farmers’ this purpose. Market in Chimborazo Park but that little has been announced about the date, location within the park, or im- Committee reports included the following: pact on the adjoining homes and gardens. She has spo- Treasurer David Cooley reported $26,288.20 on hand ken to the Park steward and will attend a meeting about at the beginning of March with income of $987 from the project on May 8th. membership and newsletter payments and expenses of $1,526.31, for a net reduction of cash position of $539.31. There being no further business, the meeting was ad- There are two checks outstanding (uncashed). journed at 8:20 PM.

Amy Beem reported on behalf of the Membership Com- Respectfully submitted, Charles Nance, Secretary mittee that two new members joined that evening, in-

ChurchHill.org | 23 FINANCIAL REPORT CHA Treasurer’s Report May 2014

Church Hill Association Treasurer's Report CASH BASIS May 2014 Activity CHA Funds Cash/Value as of May 31, 2014 SunTrust - Corporate Checking-CHA Funds 9,225.76 SunTrust - Savings- CHA Funds 10,469.06 Total CHA Cash in Bank/CD 19,694.82

Cash/Value as of April 30, 2014 22,510.82 Change in Cash (2,816.00) (Outstanding check $300.00 total)

Cash Receipts Membership 75.00 Newsletter 0.00 Interest/other water sales-bike race 29.00 Total Receipts 104.00

Cash Expenditures Operating Expenses Newsletter printing (2370.00) Donations Undeclared: Richmond Day (250.00) Libby Hill View Shed Funds ($3800 remaining) (300.00) (2,920.00) Total Expenditures CHA Change in Cash (2,816.00)

Larry Parker Funds - Held by CHA Cash/Value as of Jan SunTrust - Corporate Checking - Parker Funds 1,768.33 Funds are held in CHA Checking

1,768.33 Cash/Value as of Dec. 31, 2013 0.00 David C. Cooley Respectfully submitted Treasurer May 2014

24 | July 2014 CHA Treasurer’s Report May 2014 CHURCH HILL CONTACTS

POLICE AND SAFETY Emergencies 911 Mayor Dwight C. Jones Non-Emergency Police PH: 646-5100 City of Richmond 1st Precinct Station PH: 646-3602 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor Fire Station #1 PH: 646-4229 PH: 646-7970 Church Hill Crime Watch PH: 648-2710 Commonwealth’s Attorney/Sector Prosecutor: 7th District Richmond City Council Member Colette McEachin PH: 646-4845 Cynthia Newbille Sector Lieutenant: Lt. Minton PH: 646-0574 PH: 646-3012 [email protected]. Email: [email protected]

NEIGHBORHOOD MAINTENANCE 7th District Richmond City School Board Member Citizen’s Assistance PH: 646-7000 Donald Coleman Citizen’s Request Services Online: PH: 804-908-4589 http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/ Email: [email protected] citizensrequest/frmNewEntryType.asp# City of Richmond Public Utilities PH: 644-3000 EAST DISTRICT AGENCIES Code Violations related to historic preservation East District Families First PH: 646-4508 Catherine Easterling PH: 646-7550 EDI – W.I.C. PH: 646-0775 [email protected] Family Resource Center PH: 644-4496 Commission of Architectural Review PH: 646-6364 Health Center PH: 780-0840 Zoning Administration PH: 646–6340 Social Services PH: 646-7212 Housing Code Enforcement PH: 646-6419 Va. Cooperative Extension PH: 786-4150 Environmental Control PH: 646-7448 Graffiti Hotline PH: 646-1406 RICHMOND RESOURCES Truancy Hotline PH: 646-ABCD Better Housing Coalition PH: 644-0546 Northeast District Parks Maintenance PH: 646-3216 Black History Museum PH: 780-9093 Richmond CenterStage PH: 225-9000 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Children’s Museum of Richmond PH: 474-7000 Governor Terry McAuliffe Edgar Allan Poe Museum PH: 648-5523 Virginia State Capitol, 3rd Floor Historic Richmond Foundation PH: 643-7407 PH: 786-2211 James River Association (804) 788-8811 Library of Virginia PH: 692-3500 Senator Henry L. Marsh, III Virginia Senate District 16 Museum of the Confederacy PH: 649-1861 Capitol Office Richmond Ballet PH: 344-0906 PH: 698-7516 Richmond Coliseum PH: 262-8100 Email: [email protected] Richmond National Battlefield Park PH: 771-2148 Richmond Symphony PH: 788-1212 Delegate Delores L. McQuinn Science Museum of Virginia PH: 367-6552 Virginia House of Delegates 70th District St. John’s Church Visitor Center PH: 648-5015 General Assembly Building Valentine Richmond History Center PH: 649-0711 PH: 698-1070 Venture Richmond PH: 788-6466 Virginia Historical Society PH: 358-4901 Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan Virginia Museum of Fine Arts PH: 340-1400 Virginia House of Delegates 2012 Virginia Opera PH: 643-6004 PH: 648-1171 Virginia War Memorial PH: 786-2060 Email: [email protected]

26 | July 2014 LOCAL REFERRALS

LOCAL REFERRALS July 2014 ThisThis listing listing of of recommended recommended local local artisans artisans is is contributed by Church contributed Hill Association by Church members Hill Association and other residents members of and Church other Hill residents and surrounding neighborhoods. of Church Hill and sur- roundingIf you wish neighborhoods. to recommend If a you specific wish to recommend local company a or specific individual local please company contact or individual John Whitworth, please contact (H) 804-‐644-‐6559, or e-‐mail [email protected] John Whitworth, (H) 804-644- 6559,It is or very e-mail important [email protected]. 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 comfortable with the work contact the person who recommended the particular company and express your concerns privately. TheIf you recommendations wish to report listed sub-‐standard below are work not or behavior contact John endorsed (contact by details the Church above). If two Hill adverse Association, reports are and received it is in no within way responsible 12 months we reserve the right for to the remove quality the referral. ofThe the recommendations work performed. 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 Company/Contact Individual to call Work Done Recommended by: New Referrals: Cabinet Maker, all carpentry Opposable Thumbs Chris Chase, 502-‐2937 New gate & fence repair Kurt Stein, 649-‐1766 Arborist True Timber Tree Service Peter, 218-‐8733 Tree removal and pruning John Whitworth, 644-‐6559 Architect Dana Moore Dana, 232-‐6504 Residential renovation John Huddle, 788-‐4480 Architect Mary Lorino Mary, 840-‐9415 Renovation, extension+ CAR application John Whitworth, 644-‐6559 Car & boat detailing ( at home) Kings Detailing Terry, 503-‐3391 14 yr-‐old car now brand-‐new! John Whitworth, 644-‐6559 Carpentry and Renovations Rob Pate Rob, 350-‐0969 New bathrooms + porch repairs Bill & Lee Ann Pickering, 643-‐1025 Carpet cleaning (in-‐house) Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Will, 452-‐1112 In house carpet cleaning Geneva Smith, 780-‐0863 Contractor BTR Enterprises Derek, 513-‐8813 New Back Porch and Fence Michael Mc Peak, 757 358-‐5566 Contractor RBVa David Cooley, 649-‐2162 Front Porch -‐ repair Aimee, 647-‐3140, M Olgas,780-‐1246 Contractor/Carpentry Jon Lillyman & Co Jon, 301-‐6344 Historic Renovation, Porch repair Waite Rawls, 501-‐8436, Contractor/Carpentry NAAB Contracting, LLC Bill Naab, 387-‐0812 New House Const. -‐ 601 N.22nd Chuck & Mary Field, 269-‐0478 Electrician Electrical Installation & Repairs Inc. Troy Tipton, 691-‐5721 Repaired exterior lights John Meunier, 690-‐1977 Electrician Lloyds Electrical Lester Lloyd, 909-‐2253 Major house rewiring Deanna Lewis, 703-‐973-‐2101 Gardener Howard Allen Mack (a friend), 397-‐7315 Garden clean up Charlotte Kerr, 648-‐7035 Hard wood floor refinisher Quality Wood Floors Ivor Davis, 458-‐7434 Ground floor floors Diane Worthington, 447-‐3298 Historic Tax Credit Applications Better housing Coalition Karri Richardson, 304-‐0244 State & Federal tax credit application David Herring, 644-‐0546, ext. 37 Historic Tax Credit Auditor Howard Gills Howard, 329-‐2818 Certification of tax credits John Whitworth, 644-‐6559 Historic Tax Credit Lawyer Spotts Fain PC Deborah Fourness, 697-‐2041 State & Fed. tax credit documentation John Whitworth, 644-‐6559 Historic Tax Credit Purchaser Carlyle Associates Marc Hirth, 377-‐0117 Purchaser State Tax Credits David Herring (BHC),644-‐0546, ext.37 Home renovation Edward Britten Edward, 255-‐8492 Framing, Drywall, finishing Deanna Lewis, 703-‐973-‐2101 Home renovation William Harris William, 252-‐9650 Sheetrock / Roofing Anica Mcray, 929-‐9245 Home Repairs Thomas Rawlings Thomas, 878-‐3217 Roof, soffit & gutter repairs Brenda Giannini, 643-‐1011 Horticulturist / garden designer Garden Keepers Ltd Patrick Taylor, 335-‐4005 Spraying shrubs for external parasites Malou Rawls, 649-‐9601 House Cleaning Adriana Bentes Adriana, 651-‐5038 Complete house clean Cathy Hayden, 775-‐0125 House Cleaning Sue Canales Sue, 971-‐7560 Complete house clean B. Huff, 783-‐7777 K. Taranto 648-‐3939 House Cleaning Gina's Cleaning Service Regina, 971-‐6071 Complete "green" house cleaning Eugenia Anderson Ellis, 643-‐3915 HVAC Systems Brian Eubanks Brian, 909 -‐ 0988 Sytem replacement -‐Turner House Deanna Lewis, 703-‐973-‐2101 HVAC Systems Gundlach Plumbing & Heating Joey, 288-‐1951 Heat Pump replacement K & M Olgas, 780-‐1246 HVAC Systems Dominion Heating and Air Condition. Justin, 266-‐8577 New Heat Pump Michael Mc Peak, 757 358-‐5566 HVAC Systems Columbia HeatinG & Air Conditioning Jay Harrison, 639-‐9659 (O) 3 zone installation and service John Whitworth, 644-‐6559 Interior & landscape designer Maggie McGraw Design Consultation Melissa, 252-‐1770 Complete Living Room rethink + Yard Lynn Cochran, 788-‐1520 Irrigation System Richmond Irrigation Gilbert Turner, 271-‐8030 Installation of Irrigation system Aimee Perron Seibert, 647-‐3140 Jeweler Dransfield Jewelers Don, 643-‐0171 Original Designs Bill & Lee Ann Pickering, 643-‐1025 Locksmith Mike Armstrong Lock Service ( Ex-‐Charlie's ) Mike, 355-‐3406 Relocked 6 doors John Whitworth, 644-‐6559 Mantel's Mantels by Meunier John Meunier, 690-‐1977 Custom Wood fireplace Cathy H. 775-‐0125, Trish B. 643-‐2420 Mason McCauley and Son Masonry Leslie McCauley, 914-‐3809 Repointing and restoration -‐ Turner House Deanna Lewis, 703-‐973-‐2101 Mason Winn Masonry Ben Winn, 704-‐3540 Repointed side of house John Whitworth, 644-‐6559 Mason Sun Coast Construction Russ, 536-‐5511 Repointing, building, repair John Huddle, 788-‐4480 Painter Brad Jennings Brad,314-‐4496 Interior and exterior, full house Beauchamp Payne 646-‐8162 Painter Mulberry Painting Chad Harris, 269-‐1633 Interior and exterior Pohlig Box Factory -‐ Holly, 377-‐9194 Photographer Worthington Photography Mel, 344-‐3334 Newborn photos Carolyn Williamson, 649-‐0001 Plasterer Peter Headley Peter, 874-‐4441 Repair replaced Drywall & Plaster John Huddle, 788-‐4480 Plasterer Jay Gresch Jay, 966-‐1960 Repair of original plaster John Whitworth, 644-‐6559 Plumber Ronnie Grey Ronnie, 221-‐2909 Installed bathroom John Meunier, 690-‐1977 Pool & Aquarium Services Thomas Aquatics David Thomas, 355-‐0455 Garden pool cleaning Susan Wynne, 782-‐8650 Property Management Commonwealth Capital Management Sandra Brent, 648-‐4420 Rental property management Keith West, 399-‐0925 Roofer United Roofing & Construction Mike Peregoy, 334-‐3233 New TPO & tin roofs Deanna Lewis, 703-‐973-‐2101 Roofer Curtis Jones Curtis, 674-‐9539 Copper & TPO roofs + downspouts John Huddle, 788-‐4480 Roofer City Tin & Copper Ed Usner, 366 -‐ 5844 New copper roof John Whitworth, 644-‐6559 Seamstress Mariette Norbom Mariette, 262-‐0601 window treatments, some alterations Benedicte Whitworth, 644-‐6559 Shower enclosure Glass Services Jack, 564-‐2322 Custom glass shower John Whitworth, 644-‐6559 Wallpaper hanging Sam Palmer Sam, 262-‐7772 Stripping, sizing and rehanging Mary Corley, 648-‐0333 Window Cleaner Stainless Window Washing Don Joiner, 502-‐2184 All windows, incuding fitted storm Richard Taranto, 648-‐3939 Windows -‐ Storm (for historic homes) Old House Authority Windows Dixon Kerr, 648-‐1616 Front windows Aimee Perron Seibert, 647-‐3140

It is important that you feel comfortable inputting 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, contact the person who recommended the company and express your concerns privately. If you wish to report sub-standard work or behavior, please contact John (contact details above). If two adverse reports are received within 12 months we reserve the right to remove the referral.

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