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www.hjwa.org Volume 8, Issue 8 THE Winter 2008 EDITION THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN

December 2008

Next Association Meetings: Democrat Senator In State elections, for- January 20, 2009 Barack Obama was mer Governor February 17, 2009 President –elect Barack March 17, 2009 elected the first Afri- Mark R. Warner was Obama will be sworn in can-American presi- elected to the United • as the 44th President To advertise, call dent of the United States Senate for a 643-1680 of the United States on States and his running 6-year term and Con- January 20, 2009 in mate Senator Joe Bi- gressman Bobby Washington D.C.. If • For updates and den Vice President Scott was elected to you would like to attend downloads visit Tuesday November the House of Repre- this historic event www.hjwa.org 4,2008. This historic sentatives for a two- check out the website election witnessed an year term. for travel and ticket Inside this issue: increase in the national information. Locally, Delegate The People 1 voting numbers by 2 http:// Dwight Jones won million voters from the inauguration.dc.gov/ the Richmond Mayoral Building Businesses . 2&3 2004 Presidential Elec- index.asp Race and Jackson tion. "If anyone out Officer Claude Picard 3 Ward’s own Kim Gray there still doubts The United States Con- now represents the Hats Off To... 4 whether America is a gress is made up of two 2nd District on the place where all things houses, The Senate Clean-Up 5 Richmond City School are possible ... who still and the House of Rep- Board. Shop Locally 6 questions our democ- resentatives. There are The 2nd district also Adopt-a-Tree . 7 racy, tonight is your an- no term limits for mem- swer," Obama said bers of Congress, has a new Council Member, Charles Sector 413 87 speaking before a vast which means that an crowd at Grant Park in elected member of Samuels was elected Chief Norwood 9 Chicago on election Congress may keep to Richmond City Calendar 10 night. his/her seat as long as Council. Membership 11

Board Members 11 Did you volunteer during this campaign season and found excitement during your civic Important Numbers 12 engagement? Keep the momentum going and volunteer within your community. Check out www.handsongreaterrichmond.org , www.vounteermatch.org, and/or www.connectrichmond.org.

These sites could help you find a local non-profit that needs your commitment, enthusiasm and expertise. Read to a child, mentor a youth, build a greener environment, care for the elderly, feed the hungry, work for your neighborhood association … ………………………………………………….

BUILDING BUSINESSES, BUILDING A COMMUNITY By Sharron Jackson Smith

According to historian Odell R. Byrd, Jr, been established for more than thirty years, “Richmond is the birthplace of this great which meant that areas with communities of nation.” He also asserts “since 1732 there free blacks had began paving the way for fu- has not been a city on this continent with the ture black businesses. Black businessmen extensive black history as Richmond.” Within and women were making their mark in this powerful history lies the story of Jackson and Broad Street by the begin- Ward. ning of the twentieth century.

Jackson Ward was known by various nick- The Richmond City directory had a substantial names at the outset of the twentieth century, listing of black owned businesses that lined its like the “Black Belt” of Richmond, “Black Wall pages in the early 1900's. There were dress- Street of America,” and 2nd Street was her- makers like Lottie Williams at 10 W. Leigh St. alded as “Harlem of the South” and in its and Ella Jackson on N.1st St. Black grocers “heyday” was nothing less than phenomenal. were plentiful. William Booker sold groceries Jackson Ward was a thriving business dis- at 25 W. Jackson St, along with James Brown trict and a thriving community. at 436 W. Duval, and Nathaniel Timberlake had his grocery business at 616 Brook Ave to In 1890, 79 % of Richmond’s blacks lived in name a few. Branch Jackson was a junk Jackson Ward and by 1900 those numbers dealer located at 1316 E. Leigh and Lottie E. grew to 95%. Though Jackson Ward was Johnston had a millinery shop at 124 W. originally created as a political entity in 1871, Broad. Shoemakers like Daniel Lewis, Jr. it became the center of virtually every aspect operated his business from 507 St. James St of African American life in Richmond. Amid and confections and fruits were sold by pro- increasing segregation in the city, blacks prietors like Ada Norrell at 610 N. 2nd St and established their own businesses, churches, Martha Johnson at 616 Brook Ave. societies, and places of recreation where they could go without fear of being treated unfairly The 1920's gave birth to even more Jackson or intimidated. Richmond blacks turned an Ward businesses like Carter’s Meat Market at effort to segregate them into a solid and for- 600 Brook Rd and Howard’s French Dry midable community and business district. Cleaning in the 100 block of W. Broad took care of your fine garments. New clothes According to the September 22, 1900 edition could be purchased from James Carmichael of the Colored at 528 N. 1st and one could get second hand American, a items from Helena Harris at 725 Brook Rd. Washington, D.C. weekly, the Jackson Ward businesses also included res- number of taurants, auto repair, pharmacies, hotels, Negroes in busi- theaters, billiards, photographers, florists, con- ness was tractors, barbers, beauty shops, physicians, 20,020. More dentists, jewelers and many funeral homes. Emancipation Day Parade 1905 in Downtown Jackson Ward, now the than 700 of During the depression era there was a de- site of Maggie L. Walker National these busi- cline in business growth, but by the end of the Historic Site. (NPS) nesses had 1930's and into the 1940's , Jackson Ward businesses seemed to hold steady.

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Jackson Ward businesses offered a lot to

the community. They were some of the For the 23rd year, finest businesses that the city had to offer, the Grand Illumination they provided goods and services to blacks will kick off who were discriminated against at white downtown's holiday season on businesses, and they were avenues to Friday, December 5th. show that blacks could support and main- Thousands of people are expected to tain themselves. Jackson Ward residents come and enjoy the festivities. were proud of their community and one It will also be the beginning of the 5th can be sure that they enjoyed having so Richmond Love Lights many options within walking distance from Program. This award winning program where they lived. will once again keep our skyline aglow from Sources: Byrd, Odell r. Jr., Richmond’s Historic Jackson December 5, 2008 - February14, 2009. Ward: A Study in Black Geneology and Black Sociology. This is a great way to show off 2003: Tambuzi Publications. The Library of Congress our city's beauty and pride. with essays by David Levering Lewis and Deborah Willis, A Nation of People: W.E. B. Du Bois and African Ameri- can Portraits of Progress, 2003, Amistad:New York. Ward, Harry M., Richmond: An Illustrated History. 1985: Windsor Publications. The Richmond City Directory, My name is Officer Claude 1900-1940. Picard and I am your new Fourth Precinct Environmental Sharron Jackson Smith is a historian whose Officer. I am responsible for area of expertise is 20th century African Ameri- addressing issues which include can women’s history. She is an instructor at tall grass, abandoned vehicles, the ’s School of Con- debris, and other blight related tinuing Studies, where she teaches a class on the history of Jackson Ward and she volun- issues on public and private teers at the Maggie L. Walker National Historic property. I work closely with CAPS and other city Site. She is a native of Richmond, VA. agencies to help resolve issues. I am a firm be- First of four articles by Ms. Smith on liever that where there is blight, there is Jackson Ward . crime. Remove the blight and you will remove the crime.

Businesses on Some of the issues I am currently working on in 2nd Street in the Jackson Ward area include overgrowth of Historic trees which are reducing street lighting illumina- tion, removing abandoned vehicles, cleaning-up graffiti, and debris in back yards. I have already closed out several complaints which include debris Is there a member of the Jackson Ward in alleys, tall grass, ABC violations, and loud party Community that would like to volunteer to co- houses.

edit this newsletter? For more information If you need to contact me about an issue I can be about this wonderful, most magnificent reached at Fourth Precinct, 646-4105 or by send- opportunity, please call Marilyn at ing me an e-mail at 804-643-1680. [email protected] .

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HATS OFF TO...

City Council President and faithful 2 nd District Councilman Bill Pantele. Bill began his career as our City Council representative when he was appointed to Council in September 2001 filling the vacancy left by the Hon. Timothy M. Kaine. He continued his service by winning the 2 nd District Council elections in November 2002, 2004, and 2006. He will continue to serve until December 31, 2008. Even though Bill will not serve as the next Richmond City Mayor, we know that he will continue his diligent community work on helping to improve public safety and transportation, economic development and of course keep his watchful eye on land use and planning. Bill was ever present at our associa- tion meetings, updating the membership on city activities and especially as they related to Jackson Ward. We thank Bill for his many years of dedicated service and support of our Jackson Ward Com- munity and the City of Richmond and wish you well in all your future endeavors.

Dr. Maureen Elgersman Lee, the new Executive Director for the Black History Museum and Cultural Center. Originally from Ontario, Canada, Maureen received her bachelor's degree in French from Redeemer University College (Ontario), and her master's and doctoral degrees in African American Studies from Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta. She has taught history for more than 15 years and spent 10 years as the Faculty Scholar of the African American Collection of Maine at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. She is a published author and gifted lecturer. Maureen is married, with two beautiful daughters Dr. Elgersman Lee has established some goals for herself and the museum and looks forward to raising the museum’s profile through marketing campaigns, programming and collaboration with other local organizations. Welcome to Richmond Dr. Maureen Elgersman Lee.

Janet Armstead on her ordination as a Deacon at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Jackson Ward. Janet , who is a lifetime Jackson Ward resident and an active member of the Historic Jackson Ward Association was ordained on Sunday, October 5, 2008. Janet is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Arm- stead, Sr. She attended Richmond Public Schools, graduating from Armstrong High School. Janet has been a volunteer for the American Red Cross for 20 years, a Friend for Life blood donor, and is the founder of the "7 Eyes Neighborhood Watch". She is also the owner of a Jackson Ward business, the State Licensed Home Daycare "Tenaj Home Daycare" At Sixth Mount Zion, Janet is the coordina- tor of the Early Childhood Ministry (Nursery), a member of the Praise Team, and a leader of the Tribe of Gad. Congratulations to our neighbor Janet Armstead.

The Ward Newsletter is looking for volunteers to write articles about the neighborhood, city events, restaurant reviews, etc. Please contact Marilyn Milio if you would like to be The Ward a contributing writer. The next Deadline is February 1, 2009 for the spring issue. Please contact Marilyn at [email protected] with your ideas prior to January 15th.

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Jackson Ward… A Beautiful Place to Live Submitted by: Vicki Mollenauer

Fall HJWA well with everyone. Water, as usual, his crew out to clean up all of Duval Clean-Up was supplied to all throughout the Street; a huge help to us all! Day was event. Steve Bugnacki surprised us all held on with enough gloves for anyone who Thank you to each Saturday, needed them, and Liza Steele wheel- and every one of you October 11, barrowed over with picker-uppers. Our who came out to 2008, and despite some changes this very own Clean-Up Day t-shirts were clean up our beautiful time due to monetary cutbacks in the handed out as well to anyone new to neighborhood. Dar- Department of Public Works, all went the event. lene Mallory, her truck off without a hitch. Darlene Mallory, drivers, and the city our incredibly conscientious contact There were quite a few newcomers to inspector who came out to see how with the Clean City Commission, Clean-Up Day due to the banners that our new system was working were so asked that we make some changes in first hung at our HJWA table at the 2 nd impressed by all of the people they order to reduce the time that the city Street Festival and then were hung on saw working so diligently. It really is trucks would have to be at our event. the gazebo at Abner Clay Park and on amazing to those who happen to see Instead of leaving the large trash the ACDC fence facing Leigh Street. us all out there in our easy-to-see red bags on many city block corners, we Not only did the banners recruit new t-shirts, stuffing trash designated five drop-off locations people to Clean-Up Day, but they defi- into bags and lugging around Jackson Ward where volun- nitely led many more people to our them to drop-off points, teers would deposit their full bags of website. The Monday after 2 nd Street smiling and laughing trash for pickup at 10:30 am. We Festival, we had more new visitors to with our friends and saved money and time for the city our website than we’ve ever had be- neighbors along the and reduced the amount of gas emis- fore, and the numbers have continued way. I just don’t know sions. Just another way we helped to remain higher ever of too many other the environment on Clean-Up Day!. since. neighborhoods where people look for- Steve Hennessee assisted this drop- ward to collecting trash, looking at it as off plan by creating a map of the Before anyone left Ab- a way to bond with neighbors and to alleys, and he and Bob Wheatley did ner Clay Park to get jointly improve our surroundings rather a dry run of the alleys to work out any started, we were than as a nasty task better left to oth- kinks and to see what trash needed treated to a visit from ers to take care of. th to be marked on the map. On the our new 4 Precinct morning of the Clean-UP, Bob and Environmental Officer, Claude Piccard Jackson Ward is definitely “a beautiful Steve walked the alleys again and who filled us in on his duties and de- place to live”, and it’s because of had item descriptions as well as sires for our neighborhood before join- people like you who come out and exact locations mapped out so that ing with a group of folks on Catherine support our neighborhood. If you the trucks could quickly whisk away Street to tackle some problems they haven’t been to an HJWA Clean-Up those items. have been having with trash in their Day yet, don’t miss out next time. Our alley. He actually encouraged other spring Clean-Up Day will be held There were 33 volunteers who came neighbors on Catherine Street and on sometime in late March or early April, out early on Saturday morning to the other side of the alley to join in. and we hope to see you then! clean up our neighborhood. We Speaking of the 4 th Precinct, we also began the morning with Bob’s home- had more help from our fantastic po- made biscuits, Steve’s hot, eye- lice officers in that Lt. Drew contacted opening coffee, and the new addition Officer Woo a couple of weeks before of a fruit tray that seemed to go over our official Clean-Up Day, and he took

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SHOP LOCALLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SAVE GAS...SAVE TIME… AVOID CROWDED MALLS SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS… INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR JACKSON WARD AND DOWNTOWN BUSINESS...MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS

This Holiday Season, The Historic Jackson Ward Association along with the retailers listed on the insert are sponsoring a Shop Locally Contest from December 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008.

1. Save your receipts from Local Jackson Ward and Broad Street Businesses from 12/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 2. Send or bring your receipts to Marilyn Milio, 616 N 1st Street 3. All those submitting receipts will be eligible to enter the prize drawing. Prizes include: ♦ Gift Basket from Quirk Gallery $50 value ♦ Dinner for two at Marshall Street Café $50 value ♦ Spa Gift Basket from Renovation Resources $50 value ♦ Suzani Tapestry Pillows from V for the Home ♦ Hair Cut from Mario at Salon 5:01 $70 value And more.

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Tree Steward Program Submitted by: Marilyn Milio

The membership of the Historic Jack- son Ward Association recently voted PLEASE CONGRATULATE THE to plant 30 –36 trees in our commu- nity through the Adopt-a-Tree Program. City FOLLOWING NEWLY ELECTED Lights money is being used for this beautification HJWA BOARD MEMBERS: project along with matching funds from a city beautification fund; 2nd District Councilman Bill Pantele will be releasing these funds for the pro- Lynne Lancaster gram. Special thanks to Lynne Lancaster, Kim Lacey Rev. Tyrone Nelson Johnson, Amber Foster, Bob Wheatley and John Vicki Mollenauer Fechino for volunteering to participate in the Adopt-a-Tree Program. Sharon Richardson Amber, Kim, Lynne and myself are participating in the Tree Steward Program, where we are learn- The above board members will serve a three year term. ing the identification, care, watering and proper New HJWA Board Officers will be elected at the pruning techniques for our trees. The classes are January HJWA Board Meeting. 2 hours in length and meet once a week for 10 weeks. They are proving to be very helpful and interesting. Please look for an update in the next newsletter . If you would like more information please email me at [email protected].

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Historic Jackson Ward T-shirts for sale now! Sizes are S, M, L, XL, XXL Available in long ($15.00) and short ($12.00) sleeve Contact Marilyn Milio Phone: (804)643-1680

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Sector 413

This last quarter property crimes have been up, so we have increased patrols of the area on all shifts. The Bike Team ( main focus is 2nd and Broad) will also be fanning out to deter crimes during the day. Thefts from cars continue to be a problem. Please don’t leave anything in plain view, please call us if you see anything suspicious and please be careful! The holidays are fast approaching and we get so caught up in the activities that we may not be as alert as we need to be. Cash in your hand, packages in the passenger compartment of your car or presents Lt. Lisa Drew under the Christmas tree (visible from outside) will increase your chances of becoming a victim. Sector 413 Please pay special attention to the crime tips below and stay alert so that we can all enjoy this wonderful season !! Holiday Safety Prevention Tips While Shopping: • Stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you. • Shop with a friend, there is safety in numbers. • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and pay for purchases with a check, credit or debit card. • If possible, carry only your driver’s license, personal checks, or necessary credit or debit cards. • If you must carry a purse, do not wrap the straps around your arms or shoulders. Carry a clutch purse tightly under your arm or wear a fanny pack. • Do not carry a wallet in a back pocket. It should be placed in a front pocket of your pants for safety. • Be alert that crooks look for the “high dollar” shopping bags with your purchases. When possible, slip bags/purchases in a plain nondescript bag. • Watch purchases while eating in mall food courts; bags can easily be switched or taken. • Educate your children about what to do if they are lost as well as “Stranger Danger”. • Don’t overburden yourself with too many packages. Use store’s package pick-up. • Have your car keys ready in hand before leaving the store. • If you do return to your vehicle to unload purchases, place them in the trunk of the vehicle. • Try not to shop until the store closes. Remember, fewer people are present at this time. Holiday Safety Prevention Tips In Parking Lots: • Shop early and leave early to avoid evening darkness. • Park in a high visibility area and check for lighting in case you leave during hours of darkness. • Prior to arriving at the shopping center, lock all your valuables in the trunk of your vehicle. • Leave the store with others, not alone. • Ask security to escort you to your vehicle if you feel uncomfortable. • Walk briskly, confidently, and directly through the parking lot. Be cautious of people handing out fliers or asking questions in the parking area. • Watch for people who may be following you. This can occur inside as well as outside. If you suspect someone following you, report it to security immediately. Holiday Safety Prevention Tips At Home: • Keep the outside of your home well lit with doors locked and window curtains closed. • Don’t display gifts beneath the Christmas tree that can be seen from windows or doors. • After the holidays, don’t advertise gifts received by the boxes left for the garbage collection. Destroy boxes and place in a sealed, dark colored garbage bag. Being a smart party host or guest should include being sensible about alcoholic drinks. More than half of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related. Use designated drivers, people who do not drink, to drive other guests home after a holiday party.

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Welcome to Chief Bryan T. Norwood who .3rd Annual was sworn in as Community Harvest Richmond’s 16th Festival Submitted by Vicki Mollenauer Police Chief November 3, 2008. The 3rd Annual Community Harvest Festival was held on Friday, October 31st from 6 - 8 PM at the Siegel Center at Chief Norwood has worked for more than 19 VCU. Delegate Jennifer McClellan invited all of the years in the police departments of New Haven neighborhood children and their families to join her for a fun and Bridgeport, Conn., in such capacities as and safe place to Trick Or Treat on Halloween night. community patrol, narcotics, homicide, robbery, Jackson Ward volunteers were on hand to help with the and burglary. He also has worked as a liaison to festivities. There was face painting, crafts, Story Time by the FBI and Connecticut Homeland Security. He the Richmond Library and the READ Center, henna tatoos served as a special agent for the U.S. Drug En- by Zarina & friends, Rosie the clown, games, a moon forcement Administration in New York during an bounce, the Richmond Kickers, the Richmond Fire depart- undercover investigation of international drug ment, VCU Police, and free refreshments including pizza, trafficking. soda, ice cream and candy for all. The event was a huge success! Chief Norwood became Assistant Chief of Po- lice in New Haven Connecticut in 2002, over- seeing the New Haven Police Department’s par- ticipation in the U.S. Project Safe Neighbor- The Black History Museum and hoods and the Tactical and Administrative Cultural Center of Virginia Strategies through Crime Analysis. He became 00 Clay Street Chief of Police in Bridgeport, Connecticut on

April 23, 2006. In Bridgeport, Chief Norwood focused on strong community policing, which Annual Holiday Open House Saturday, December 6th included community meetings, walking tours of neighborhoods with top staff members, and the Noon - 4 PM utilization of bicycles and Segways as alterna- tive patrols. Violent crime dropped 35 percent Please come by and enjoy photos with Santa, and homicides were down 50 percent during his children’s crafts, light refreshments, and two-year tenure. He also established the sale prices in the Gift Shop. Neighborhood Enforcement Teams.

Chief Norwood graduated from Hampton Uni- Free Admission versity with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and is a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police at Harvard University. Sponsorship provided by the Historic Jackson Ward Association The above information was compiled from the Richmond City website.

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Look What’s Happening in our Town Check out www.hjwa.org to keep current on city events, community meetings and City news

HJWA General Membership The Sugar Plum Fairy from the Rich- State Capitol, the Museum and Meetings – Open to all mond Ballet will make a magical ap- White House of the Confederacy, 533 Club Corner of 3 rd and Jackson pearance too! Come down to see , the Egyptian 6 pm - Always the 3 rd Tuesday of the Tuba Christmas, Harpist Rickie Building, the Beers House, Hunton Month Denton, Shore Leave, the Virginia Student Center, and St. John’s January 20, 2009 Piedmont Model Railroad Club and Church Free. February 17, 2009 much more. Radio Disney will enter- A Richmond tradition celebrates the March 17, 2009 tain children with some delightful ac- season in 19th century style with tivities. For more information call 804- reenactments, children’s activities, First Fridays Artwalk Monthly Event Broad Street, 344-3232. refreshments, carriage rides, music, Jackson Ward, DISUNION!: THE COMING OF THE special guest appearances, and Dec.5, Jan 9, Feb. 6, March 6. AMERICAN CIVIL WAR, 1789– free admission and tours of 9 his- www.firstfridaysrichmond.com 1859 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, toric downtown sites. This year, the 2008, 12 – 1PM Library of Virginia 800 event welcomes Klezm’Or’Ami’m, HJWA HOLIDAY PARTY E. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219 klezmer musicians from Congrega- TUESDAY, Free Elizabeth R. Varon, professor of tion Or Ami, who will play live at the DECEMBER 10TH history at Temple University, will discuss Valentine Richmond History Center and sign her new book, Disunion!: The CLUB 533 ( CORNER OF 3RD & JACKSON) at 1pm. Coming of the American Civil War, Free shuttle service provided from 1789–1859. In this bracing reinterpreta- GARDENFEST OF LIGHTS 12:30pm-4:45pm (shuttle stops at tion of the origins of the Civil War, Varon each site every 15-20 minutes). For GRAND ILLUMINATION : Friday, Nov examines the ongoing debates over 28 at 5:30 p.m. •GardenFest for Fidos: more information call 804-649-0711 disunion, debates that began long be- ext. 322. Thursday, Jan 8 fore the secession crisis. Friday, Nov 28, 2008 – Monday, Jan 12, FREE Parking: History Center park- James River Parade of Lights ing lot, 10th Street between Clay 2009 Nightly 5 – 10 p.m. (except De- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2008, 4:30 – cember 24, 25, and January 1). Dress and Marshall or at the MCV Visitors’ 7:30PM –Various points along the for the weather. Ticketed Event . A Parking Deck at 1220 E. Clay James River, Libby Hill Park - 28th and holiday tradition! The show features Street. E. Franklin Streets, Entertainment at more than a half million lights arranged (Clay Street will be closed between 4:30pm, parade viewing at 6pm; in botanical themes throughout Lewis 10th and 11th Streets.) Intermediate Terminal Dock, at Dock Ginter Botanical Garden, and Water Streets, parade viewing at 1800 Lakeside Ave. 6pm This year’s parade features fes- Check out the following web-

tively decorated boats that cruise the sites for more events : James Center’s Grand Illumi- parade course from Richmond to Ches- www.venturerichmond.com nation Friday, December 5, 2008, terfield and Henrico counties. Specta- www.weeklyrant.com 6 – 7pm 10th & E. Cary Streets tors from throughout the region gather at www.inrich.com Free. several official viewing locations, while www.discoverrichmond.com Come down to see Santa Claus and others gather along other riverfront Children’s Museum of Richmond Snow Queen! properties with family and friends to www.c-mor.org The night begins at 6pm with a live view the floating parade. Theatre IV Sponsored by the James River Advi- countdown to turn on the outline light- www.theatreiv.org ing for the downtown office buildings. sory Council. For more information call The VMI Marching Band will perform 804-717-6681. holiday favorites leading up to the 22nd Annual lighting of the holiday reindeer at Christmas SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6:25pm. This year’s theme is A Soulful 14, 2008, 12 – 5PM Christmas and both Bak N Da Day Valentine Richmond History Center and NYCE will perform around the 1015 East Clay Street James Center’s reindeer lights from John Marshall House, the Virginia 6:30pm-7pm.

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MEMBERSHIP

HAS ITS REWARDS

Top Ten Reasons to become a member of the Historic Jackson Ward Association Membership Year. . . January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

1. Be part of the proactive approach to community building 2. Voting privileges . . . only members may vote 3. Have a say in how grant money can be allocated 4. Feel the personal satisfaction of volunteering in your community 5. Receive city and neighborhood news promptly 6. Experience new friendships and make valuable business connections 7. Help maintain the historic integrity of Jackson Ward 8. Great parties and friendly gatherings 9. Easy membership form to fill out 10. Affordable dues

Go online to www.hjwa.org to download a membership PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES application or complete the application in this newsletter and send it to: COME AND SHARE GOOD Historic Jackson Ward Association FOOD,SPIRITS and MUSIC Marilyn Milio WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS 616 N. 1 st Street Richmond, VA 23219. The Annual HJWA ~Individual memberships $10.00 Holiday Extravaganza ~Business Memberships $20.00

Bring your membership form and dues to December 10th The Annual HJWA Club 533 (corner of 3rd and Jackson) Holiday Extravaganza 6PM—9PM On December 10th Music by Gridloc And become eligible to Catering by Boss-Chi win a prize! Please RSVP to: 804-649-9946 (multiple prizes from local businesses)

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501 North Second Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 644-4305 Email: [email protected] HJWA Board Members Charles Finley, President www.hjwa.org Leighton Powell, Vice President Demmie Murray, Secretary Dedicated to the development and preservation of our neighborhood Lynne Lancaster, Board Member Newsletter Published Quarterly Marilyn Milio, Board Member Editor - Marilyn Milio Vicki Mollenauer, Board Member Do you have a story you would like to put in the newsletter? Rev. Tyrone Nelson, Board Member Do you want your business advertised in The Ward? Julius Richardson, Board Member Deadlines for Spring 2009 Issue: Articles February 1, 2009 Sharon Richardson, Board Member Ads February 1, 2009 Contact Marilyn at 643-1680 for more information

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Important Phone Numbers

Building Permits/Inspections Fire & Emergency Services questions from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at The Bureau of Permits and Inspections issues Department of Fire and Emergency Services is located at (804) 644-3000 building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and 550 E. Marshall St., Suite 202, Richmond, Virginia 23219. other construction permits. Contact the office at The department responds to fires, river rescues, hazard- Real Estate Services (804) 646-6955 ous waste spills and other emergencies. (804) 646-6663 The City's Real Estate Services Office is located in Room 1105, City Hall. The department is responsible for the buying, Community Assisted Public Safety (CAPS) Garbage Collection (City Property) selling and leasing of all property owned or acquired by the Report blighted property. The CAPS form is The Department of Public Works will remove all junk, City of Richmond. The Office is also responsible for the sale downloadable at www.hjwa.org trash, or debris on City-owned property. (804) of tax delinquent property. (804) 646-4350 (804) 646-CAPS (2277) 646-0999 to make a removal request.

Domestic Violence Mayor's Office Senior Citizens Self-Defense Class If an emergency situation exists call the police at 900 E. Broad St., Room 201, Richmond, VA 23219 Senior citizens Self-Defense classes offer seniors information 911. The police non-emergency number is (804) (804) 646.7970 about how they can protect themselves. Topics include self-

646-5100. To contact the YWCA Women's Advo- defense techniques, home security, and communicating Police Department cacy Program, call (804) 643-0888. The National emergencies to police. Sessions are composed of one three- Richmond Police Department is located at 200 West Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-SAFE (7233) hour class each week for 13 weeks. Contact the Police Train- Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220. (804) ing Academy at (804) 646-6117. Drainage 646-0400 Non-emergency (804) 646-5100 Contact the Department of Public Works for drainage problems on public property (ditches, Pest Control Voter Registration streets, roadsides) at (804) To help control mosquitoes, rodents, and other pests, Room 105—City Hall - (804) 646-5950 646-0999 contact the Department of Public Health Department, [email protected]

Environmental Control, at (804) 646-3120 Employment/City of Richmond

The Job Information Hot Line is (804)646-5900 Public Utilities and is updated weekly. Applications are avail- Customer service representatives are available to answer able online.

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