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G CIVIC ASSOCIATION for Fulton, Fulton Hill and Montrose Heights Fall 2016 • Vol. 31 No. 2 Thank you, DoNn Coleemwans! letter There are so many things 7th District School Board Representative Don Coleman has done to positively impact our schools citywide. Coleman was first elected in 2008, and his passion for strengthening Richmond Public Schools was easily recognized. In 2014, he was elected Chairman of the school board 9-0. His dedication to building a collaborative team on the school board will remain one of his many legacies. A few other contributions include: • Assisting in bringing a new Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School • Keeping Bellevue Elementary open to serve more students • Helping to bring the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) program to Chimborazo Elementary • Providing guidance through the process of redistricting Richmond Public Schools (RPS) 7th District Representative and continued page 3 Vice Chair Don Coleman

A Word From Don Coleman Dear Constituents of Greater Fulton, I am humbled to have served as your School Board Representative for the past 7+ years. Over that time, I am honored to say that, as a community, you all have been invested in wanting the best for the children of your historic community. Richmond Public Schools has had its challenges, yet you all have stayed engaged. As Greater Fulton continues to grow, the vision of an elementary school as a community beacon of hope should remain a future goal. I believe Richmond Public Schools has the right Superintendent in Dr. Dana Bedden. Your continued engagement is what will help RPS continue to move toward success. Once again, it has been my honor to serve each of you — and especially the children of Greater Fulton.

We have a medical center! With a full roster of patients for the day, the Fulton Medical Center, along with over 100 community members and stakeholders, celebrated its grand opening on September 1st. The staff at this Capital Area Health Network (CAHN) site, located at 1718 Williamsburg Road, are looking forward to serving your medical needs. The ribbon-cutting celebration was kicked off by CAHN CEO Tracy Causey, Councilwoman Cynthia Newbille, and CAHN Board President Jeff Marshall. Chris Zinchuck, CEO of Youth with a Mission VA, owners of the medical building, welcomed CAHN to the neighborhood. Cheryl Groce-Wright, Executive Director at the Neighborhood Resource Center, had initiated discussions with CAHN about bringing a health

clinic to our community years earlier and was also on hand to Dr. Dianne Reynolds-Cane and Carolyn Schmutz, NP offer Pediatric & welcome them. Family Medicine at the Fulton Medical Center continued page 2 COMMUNITY PRESIDENT’S LETTER It’s the start of a new year… and once again I have been chosen to serve as your President. I greatly appreciated all your support during my term as President last year. We have new projects happening now! The medical center grand opening was a big smash. Were you there? Stone Brewing opened its brewery to the public. Have you been there yet? Triple Crossing Brewery is still coming to our community. The big news is that a buyer has bought the old Continental Can building. We are looking forward to that new addition to our community. Much thanks to all who volunteer and generously give their time. I can proudly say, “Now Greater Fulton is one of Rosa Coleman the safest and cleanest places to live.” Call me if I can help you in any way. God bless you all. – Rosa Coleman

VOTE NOVEMBER 8th! Hill Recreation Center 5051 Northampton St. Polls open 6am-7pm

Community Contacts Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association YWAM CEO Chris Zinchuck, James Downing of Downing Contractors Inc., CAHN CEO Tracy Causey, CAHN Board Chair Jeff Marshall. President: Rosa Coleman 804-201-0712 [email protected] Medical Center, continued from front cover Vice-President: Kara Zinchuck 804-617-6979 [email protected] Pediatric and Family Medicine services are offered Secretary: by Dr. Dianne Reynolds-Cane and Carolyn Schmutz, NP. Susan Nyaga 804-840-5912 Health insurance enrollment, prescription assistance, and Treasurer: Amy Wight 804-307-2741 [email protected] diabetes care are also available to patients. CAHN has five other locations throughout the Richmond metropolitan Executive Committee area offering behavioral health, dental care, and HIV/AIDS Paul DiPasquale 804-690-0879 [email protected] services. CAHN also offers transportation and a 24-hour Kimberly Frost 804-239-0203 [email protected] Nurse Advice Line to its patients and the community. Jasen Glasbrenner 804-888-5557 [email protected] Dr. Dianne Reynolds-Cane wants the community to Cheryl Groce-Wright 804-864-5797 [email protected] know, “We’re really happy to be here and be part of the Thelma Martin 804-931-6226 [email protected] collaboration between City Council and Councilwoman Carl Otto 804-226-4366 Newbille and the Neighborhood Resource Center and MaryEllen Otto 804-226-4366 [email protected] YWAM. We are here to serve the community and to be Rose Pollard 804-222-5850 [email protected] sensitive to the community’s needs. We are here to provide Rebecca Robinson 804-869-7361 quality healthcare to adults and children. The staff here are Juliellen Sarver 804-678-9906 [email protected] eager to serve. And we want to thank the CAHN board and Hazel Turner 804-921-7684 administration for all their support.” Bobby Vickers 804-337-9940 [email protected] Brenda Vickers 804-337-0867

The Greater Fulton Medical Center is now open and The Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association Meetings accepting new patients. To request an appointment, please call 804-780-0840 or visit cahealthnet.org. Oct. 11 • Dec 13 • Feb 14 • April 11 • 7pm They look forward to being your New Medical Home! Refreshments • All are welcome! Neighborhood Resource Center, 1519 Williamsburg Road

General meetings are held on the second Tuesdays of even months (Oct., Dec., Feb., April, June) at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1519 Williamsburg Road at 7 pm. The Executive Committee meets on the alternate months, second Tuesdays, at 7 pm. • The newsletter is distributed to 2,000 residents and businesses. This issue: Editor: Kara Zinchuck; Assistant Editors: Amy Wight and Brenda Vickers. Photo Editor: Greta Banister; Layout: Al Davis. Advertising: Polly Chamberlain, Carl and Mary Ellen Otto. Printing by James River Press. Published by: Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association, PO Box 38112, Richmond VA 23231.

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Introducing Lt. Johnny B. McRoy II Lieutenant Johnny B. McRoy II graduated from Hampton University in 1985 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Marine Science and an active duty commission in the United States Army. He served in the Army as a tank platoon leader, a scout platoon leader, and a basic training company executive officer. Along with a couple of staff assignments, he served as a tank company commander in Germany and as a recruiting company commander in Los Angeles, CA. In 1996, when he left the Army, he worked as a Human Resources Manager for Central Fidelity Bank, which is now Wells Fargo. In 1997 he joined the Richmond Police Department, where he has worked as a Patrol Officer, a Patrol Sergeant, and a Sector Lieutenant. He has also held several administrative positions. He worked in Records and Technology, where he was responsible for the acquisition of the Department’s Records Management System. He was the Officer-In- Lt. McRoy, Sector 111 Charge of the Outside Employment Unit, the Executive Officer of the Department’s Planning Division, and the Officer-In-Charge of the School Resource and Homeless Outreach Partnership Enforcement Units. He is “Faith, Family, currently serving a second time as a Sector Lieutenant in Sector 111. Lieutenant McRoy is the father of four children: two girls and two boys, Friends, and Fun; ranging from 22 to 33 years of age. He also has four grandchildren: two girls and two boys. Often it is said you can judge a man by his actions and by the Live, Love, Laugh, company he keeps. Lieutenant McRoy is an active member of Abundant Life Church of Christ. He is a member of the Rho Iota Lambda chapter of Alpha and Learn.” Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. In his spare time, he enjoys photography and riding his 2002 Harley Davidson Road King. His mantra is, “Faith, Family, Friends, and Fun; Live, Love, Laugh, and Learn.”

Councilwoman Newbille’s Accolades Thank you, Don Coleman! for Departing 7th District School Board continued from front cover Representative Don Coleman We have some challenges with our schools, and Coleman has been “I greatly appreciate and thank Don for his absolute realistic about addressing them. He grew up in Church Hill in a commitment to working to ensure the provision of the foster family attending the schools he now represents; he knows the highest quality education for all of Richmond’s children. situations students face today. In a wonderful write-up by Nathan During his tenure, he continuously advocated for funding Clarke and Laura Joyce Davis in Christianity Today, Coleman is to support RPS staff, academic programming and school quoted as saying, “As a community, we have to do a better job facilities. In the East End, through on-going collaborations of rescuing these young people. It isn’t their fault that they’re with RPS staff, City administration, Council, community in a challenging situation.” He and his wife Florence and their partners - corporate, non-profit, faith, civic, parents, Don daughters have personally invested in many students and their encouraged and supported initiatives like the International families. They provide an inspiration to us to do the same. Baccalaureate program at Chimborazo Elementary From the first time he campaigned, Don Coleman has made School, the only one in the City; the Armstrong Freshman himself accessible. His closing line when introducing his candidacy Academy; and the May East End Gift of Music Festival that often included publicly stating his cell phone number for anyone raised $100,000 for the purchase of musical instruments to write down. As a true public servant, Don Coleman is helping to and supplies for East End schools. Don, we thank you for prepare the candidates who are running for his school board seat your unwavering commitment and hard work on behalf of this fall. Years ago, he said he felt like the Lord asked him to run for Richmond’s children, and wish you the absolute best in all school board. It will be exciting to see what task he takes up next. of your future endeavors.”

3 COMMUNITY Future of Education in the 7th District School Board Candidate Forum • Tues. Oct. 18 • 7-8:30 p.m. Powhatan Community Center, 5051 Northhampton Street The Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association, in collaboration with Don Coleman, our current 7th District School Board Representative, is pleased to announce the “Future of Education in the 7th District - School Board Candidate Forum.” The candidates who are working for your vote are:

Nadine D. “Marsh” Carter Kirsten Y. Gray [email protected] [email protected] 804-833-5714 804-644-5005 Both candidates have confirmed their participation in this event, which will be held Tuesday, October 18th, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Powhatan Community Center at 5051 Northampton St., Richmond, VA 23231. This forum will give you an opportunity to hear each candidate express his or her ideas for helping our schools to move forward and have some of your questions answered. Please come and join us so that on election day you are prepared to make an informed decision for our community and schools. Studio Row Update

ulton Hill Properties is moving a portion of units at a below market gym, re-opening historic Carlisle Avenue, Fforward on Studio Row, a first-of- rate thanks to a grant from the City of and a club room with deck. All these its-kind housing development in Greater Richmond Department of Economic and amenities will complement existing Fulton. Studio Row will be part of the Community Development. nearby attractions such as the evolution and success of the Greater Fulton Hill Properties sincerely Capital Trail, the James River, Powhatan Fulton community. This mixed-use, appreciates the overwhelming support Recreational Center, and Gillies Creek mixed-income housing development from the community in Greater Fulton. Park, and it’s all just a quick walk from allows for urban living and close Architects and engineers are on board the bus rapid transit station on Orleans proximity to the downtown area, while and have spent the summer finalizing Street. also providing a more natural setting and details on the project. Design features To stay informed, please attend Civic stunning views of the city skyline. This of this 204-unit apartment development Association meetings. You may also will be the first market-rate apartment on six acres include: a lap pool, large contact us at info@fultonhillproperties. community in this part of the East End playing field, dog wash and dog pool, com or 804-226-9555. of Richmond. Studio Row will also offer 2,000-square-foot functional fitness

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Jerry Whitmore

erry Whitmore’s backyard is a birthday party for the eyes! the Army after getting out of high school. He wanted out of Rainbow mylar whirligigs hang from the trees and twirl in the his neighborhood in Queens, New York City. When he left the sunlight; glass bottle sculpture twinkle as they spring from the service five years later, he went on to get his master’s degree in ground; exotic plants make the back porch look like a treehouse, rehabilitation counseling from Trinity University. This began his and bamboo grows majestically like a magical forest. second career as a counselor for the Veteran’s Administration and Jerry concentrates his retired time on making jewelry, which he counseling facilities nationwide. casts in precious metals at the Visual Arts Center on West Main “I like to try different things in art, and jewelry is now my Street. “Seven years ago, I spent the night in Richmond going passion,” he says as he shows me boxes of his original creations. back to Idaho from NYC,” he says. “I happened to see an ad for “I like different sports too. I had to give up racquetball due to an the Vis Arts Center in a local free paper in the hotel. I thought, I’ve injury, but I’ve been practicing bowling, and now that I’ve got a gotta see this place that has painting, drawing, clay, sculpture, and custom ball, my goal is to top 200.” If you would like to contact jewelry-making in one-stop shopping! I went for a tour the next day Jerry about his art or to take him on in bowling, he can be reached and decided to make Richmond my home.” at [email protected] or walking his Siberian Husky each day in A three-bronze-star-veteran of the Vietnam War, Jerry joined Chimborazo Park.

Contact Jerry at [email protected]

5 GREETINGS FROM THE POWHATAN HILL COMMUNITY CENTER POWHATAN HILL COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS 5051 Northampton Street at Williamsburg Road • 646-0973 • Fax 646-4618 Fall/Winter Hours: Monday through Friday: 1:30pm-10:00pm • Saturday: depending on programming & scheduled youth football or basketball games; • Sunday: Closed Staff: John R. Williams, Center Supervisor • Shanjia Scott & Wayde Fleming, Recreation Instructors • Kristen Brown, Recreation Aide

IMPORTANT DATES NEW THIS FALL September 12, 2016 – First day of After School Fun Club and Beginning on Monday, September 12th, we will have an After School RVA Warriors Exercise Class Fun Club. The Fun Club will take place Monday through Friday from October 18, 2016 – Candidates Forum for School Board 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. Students enrolled in the program will receive Members homework assistance and participate in various recreational October – December 2016 – Youth Basketball Registration activities. The program is for students aged 5 through 15. Election Day – Center is closed for regular programming but is opened as a voting precinct. With support from the Anthem Foundation and the Richmond City CENTER CLOSED – Friday, November 11th for Veteran’s Day; Health District, the RVA Fitness Warriors program will be provided Thursday, November 24th, and Friday, November 25th, for at the Center. This program will take place on Mondays and Thanksgiving; and Friday, December 23rd, and Monday, Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. December 26th, in observance of Christmas For youth sports, we will be registering participants for girls’ DAILY PROGRAMMING and boys’ basketball beginning in late October. The fee for City of MONDAY, WEDNESDAY Richmond residents is $25.00 ($45.00 for non-City residents); a 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. After School Fun Club (no transportation) copy of the child’s birth certificate, report card, or school schedule 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Soccer Practice 6:00 – 7:45 p.m. Football Practice (for school verification) and proof of City of Richmond residency 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. RVA Warriors Exercise Class (current utility bill or rent receipt) will be needed. 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. Cheerleading TUESDAY We ask that anyone interested in coaching 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. After School Fun Club (no transportation) (volunteering) contact the Center. All coaches will 6:00 – 7:45 p.m. Football Practice undergo criminal background checks and will be 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. Cheerleading certified by the N.Y.S.C.A. (provided by the City of THURSDAY Richmond). Only serious applicants need volunteer. 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. After School Fun Club (no transportation) 6:00 – 7:45 p.m. Football Practice 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. Cheerleading UPCOMING: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Character Club Registration for Youth Baseball, Spring Soccer, Great Summer Escape in spring 2017. FRIDAY 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. After School Fun Club (no transportation) Actual schedule may vary due to additional programming.

Great Summer Escape Program at Playground Days Great Summer Escape Program at the Library

6 COMMUNITY We simply look out for one another. What is the Greater Fulton Hill Neighborhood Watch? Neighborhood Watch is a group of residents from Fulton, Fulton Hill, and Montrose Heights working together in conjunction with local law enforcement to reduce crime, make our neighborhood safer, and improve our quality of life. The goal of the Greater Fulton Hill Neighborhood Watch is to reduce crime by being observant and reporting suspicious activity in our neighborhood. We simply look out for one another. How can I join? If you would like to be actively informed about crime in our neighborhood, please contact us at [email protected] and request to be to the Greater Fulton Hill Neighborhood Watch email list. What is required? Step 1: If you observe suspicious or criminal activities, call the Richmond Police Department to file a police report. Please write down the details while they are fresh in your mind so the description provided to the police will be as accurate as possible. Step 2: Following your report to the police, please email your observations to [email protected] so that important details and updates can be released to the community as quickly as possible. All details are confirmed by the Richmond Police Department for accuracy before they are released to the public. Richmond Police Department Emergency: 911 • Non-emergency: (804) 646-5100 • Anonymous Tip Line: (804) 780-1000

Update Historic Fulton Memorial Park The transferal of a sliver of land has been the major Stone Brewery Employment Statistics holdup for moving forward with the Historic Fulton East End: 15 employees (23.8% of total) Memorial Park. After 18 months of meetings and Southside: 11 employees (17.5% of total) discussions, the final approval by Richmond City Chesterfield: 9 employees (14.3% of total) Council will take place this month. It is with great Fan/Museum District/Scott’s Addition/Downtown/: hope and expectation that the last revisions of the 8 employees (12.7% of total) design will be done in late fall, and a construction West End: 5 employees (7.9% of total) schedule will soon follow. Councilwoman Newbille Hanover: 4 employees (6.3% of total) has played a key role in supporting progress on this Northside: 4 employees (6.3% of total) park, and for that we are appreciative. For more New Kent: 2 employees (3.2% of total) information, feel free to contact Regina Walker at Fluvanna: 1 employee (1.6% of total) 804-402-9716 or Spencer E. Jones, III, at Out of Area (Charlottesville/Danville/Lancaster/Williamsburg): 804-617-3761. 4 employees (6.3% of total)

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Lego creations during a Lewis Ginter field trip Changing Greater Fulton Through Their Eyes By Holly Thornton, Operations Director

What if we were to put the hope of our community’s future sponsors, The Child and Adult Care Food Program, children in the hands of our children? What would that look like? At who attend our programs receive healthy meals and snacks at the Neighborhood Resource Center, we are doing just that: no extra cost. In some instances, students are even taught how providing our community’s youth with love and support, and to prepare their own healthy meal with the vegetables they inspiring their inner passion for learning, both of which will planted in the NRC’s learning garden. allow this next generation of leaders to achieve excellence. In June 2016, our new Food Program Director, Brandon Filling the Extracurricular Void. Just as important as the Walton, came in saying, “I want to feed as many people as I in-class learning opportunities, extracurricular activities help possibly can.” To achieve this lofty goal, Brandon is working shape a child’s future. Unfortunately, disadvantaged kids to develop strong partnerships with local organizations and across the country are being deprived of this valuable resource, churches. In addition, Brandon is teaching a class on how which promotes skills and values that lead to later success. to stretch your food budget by shopping smart and using Our program places an emphasis on this aspect of learning. To recipes as a guide, offering youth cooking classes with the start, volunteers from the local community, including students help of chefs from J. Sargent Reynolds Culinary Arts program, from VCU, dedicate an hour to helping each child with his or and making sure that all of these classes meet The Youth her homework. The fun does not end there. We offer a variety Program Quality Intervention Program and Core Knowledge of extracurricular activities following our homework help and Competencies standards. Not bad for less than two session, including cooking, gardening, drama, Girl Scouts and months at NRC. By engaging in a results-driven process, NRC Cub Scouts, and much more. We find that honing these “soft is brightening the Greater Fulton community’s future through skills” plays an important role in transitioning to middle and education of our children. high school and promotes individual confidence that leads to career advancement, among other things. “Volunteers are needed for assisting adults in the Healthy Life, Happy Future. As illustrated in the recent computer lab and resume building during school hours. Wellness Impact Report by the National Dairy Council, there After school, volunteers are needed for homework assistance and mentoring. General maintenance help is a strong correlation between improved nutrition and is appreciated any time. Donations are appreciated! educational performance, which is arguably one of the most All donations go to help support NRC Programs. reliable paths out of poverty. Thanks in part to one of our Visit nrccafe.org for more information.”

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FeedMore chefs Emory James and Antjuan Juan along with Brandon Walton, Food Director, give cooking demonstrations in the NRC kitchen.

OTHER PROGRAMS AT NRC Plus Club (50 & over): Wednesdays, noon – 2 p.m. Experience community through field trips, speakers, yoga, and games. Lyric & Flow: By appointment [email protected] Recording studio, recording, mixing, production, editing, voiceover, sound design. Rates: $20.00 per hour Community Forum Group: Every third Sunday, 6 p.m. Discussions of current events that affect the Greater Fulton Community GED Classes: For more information, call 804-780-8311, Adult Education Department Civic Association Meetings: Bi-monthly, second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. October 11 and December 13, 2016 Rental space available: Call 804-864-5797

Children enjoy a game of uno while another child quietly knits nearby.

9 COMMUNITY Fulton Hill Properties’ Community Commitments

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Growing in skills, great experiences, and character: the Church Hill Academy golf team. Church Hill Academy It’s Thursday afternoon. Most high school students hit a bad shot and not let it affect their next shot? are heading home to play XBOX, go to the Most importantly, do they have the integrity to park with friends, or even engage in unhealthy give themselves a one stroke penalty, even when relationships. But on this day, there are nine no one else saw them make a mistake? student athletes boarding a Church Hill Academy My friends, I had a dream…that young black (CHA) bus to ride 45 minutes to the Crossings boys and black girls could have a chance to play Gold Course in Ashland. We walk toward the this game that my dad taught me. Because many putting green, where they see their 2016 Black of you who support CHA, my dream has become Callaway golf bags and clubs lined up. They grab a reality. But wait - the dream continues. Just their bags and move toward the driving range to recently, with the help of Councilwoman Newbille, hit a few buckets of balls to warm up. And now we also launched a culinary school for our the unthinkable happens! students! We have a golf team! They are learning how To read about more student opportunities like to figure out distance and which club to use for this, please sign up for Church Hill Academy’s certain shots, as well as reading the slope of a online newsletter at: green when they are preparing to putt. How do [email protected] or contact Principal they deal with the anger that comes up when you Skip Long to see how you can get involved.

11 GILLIES CREEK PARK Gillies Creek Park: A Work In Progress • The blue bird trail in the park had some tenants, but the experts have suggested some modification to the locations, which should be made this fall. • We are looking for a weekly trail monitor for 2017. It simply involves checking the 8-10 boxes about once a week and keeping a log of what happens. The Blue Bird Society of Virginia collects the data. • There were two sanctioned tournaments on the horseshoe courts: one in April and one in July. The next official tournament will be in April 2017. • The BMX track continues to see improvements. A major regional race was conducted in August with over 130 riders. For more information, check RichmondBMX.com. It is requested that no one ride on the BMX track if it is wet. Riding in mud seriously damages the track and adds work for the volunteer operators.

Gillies Creek Park is essentially run and maintained by volunteers. For some activities, there are fees and rewards. For general use, there are no charges. Volunteers are welcome to help maintain and improve the park. If interested, please contact Carl Otto at 804-226-4366.

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Plastic bottles and containers with #1- #7 on the bottom, plastic REPLACE LIDS lids and caps, and waxy milk and juice cartons with caps are now recyclable. Be sure to rinse them and replace the caps. In addition to the milk and juice jugs, plastic soda and water bottles, shampoo bottles, detergent bottles, prescription bottles, butter tubs, yogurt and sour cream tubs, clear fruit and prepared food containers, berry baskets, etc. are all recyclable now. Rinse and replace lids and caps. Clear, blue, brown, and green glass containers and bottles may also be recycled, but throw away the metal caps or lids before putting them in the recycle can. Important to remember: • No styrofoam containers • No plastic motor oil plastic bottles • No pizza boxes with food still attached • No loose bags of caps or lids (they must be placed on the bottle or container) • No plastic bags (they can get wrapped around moving parts of the equipment) • No hoses, wires, or chains that can damage the equipment Your 95-gallon, blue-topped recycle can has a number, and that number is counted every time it is picked up and dumped into the recycle truck. Register for rewards (or perks) at www.recyclingperks.com RECYCLING HOTLINE: (804) 340-0900 NO METAL CAPS OR LIDS

12 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCY (Fire, Police, Ambulance) 911 TRASH Non-Emergency Police (Richmond) 646-5100 Each of us will make a difference. Non-Emergency Police (Henrico) 501-5000 Crime Stoppers 780-1000 Sector 111 Lt. Johnny McRoy 646-3602 ABC Agent Anthony Jimenez 213-4636 Truancy (youth skipping school) 646-abcd Family Violence & Sexual Abuse 643-0888 EMERGENCY HUMAN SERVICES 211 CITY HALL CALL CENTER 311 (to report problems with city services) COMMUNITY Greater Fulton Medical Center 780-0840 Here is a question: “How can we prevent people Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC) 864-5797 from tossing trash in the street?” There seem to be (PreSchool, Employment, Education) three approaches to keeping our neighborhood clean: Powhatan Hill Community Center 646-0973 1. The first is picking up the trash – we do that! (Youth sports & Education) 2. The second is educating people to not throw trash BUS SCHEDULE & ROUTES (GRTC) 358-4782 in the street. We’re not sure how to do that except to GAS & WATER: CITY Public Utilities 311 say, “keep things clean: litter begets litter.” POWER OUT: Dominion Power 866-366-4357 3. The third way is to reduce the amount of trash in STREET LIGHTS OUT 646-8550 the first place, regardless of if it gets thrown in the TELEPHONE OUT: Verizon 800-837-4966 trash can or on the street. Trash is trash. We can start in our own homes, and at our next trash pick-up TRASH & RECYCLING event, by not buying and using disposable, single-use East Richmond Rd. Convenience Center (yard waste, hazardous waste, tires) 646-4706 items. This includes bottled water (buy a reusable water bottle and refill it), paper coffee cups (bring Hopkins Road Transfer Station (all waste) 232-8488 your own cup to the coffee shop or make coffee at Recycling Bins and Schedule 340-0900 home), and fast food (just say no – there are so many ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL 646-5573 healthy and tasty alternatives). (lost, stray, abused animals & illegal breeding) It’s easy to blame others – and certainly others are throwing trash in the street. But we can change our own actions right away. Next time, let’s bring our own water bottles and coffee cups, make our own coffee and serve it in a thermos, bring cold water in one of those big coolers, and offer non-packaged healthy snacks. I love a donut as much as the next person, Cool Mart but I would have eaten a banana given the choice. 5011 Government Road I believe we can make better choices starting at home. It’s not just for others to do. Each of us will 804.433.8000 make a difference.

We are putting out a call for residents who care about NEW FACES! having a clean neighborhood to join a Think Tank of NEW WAY OF DOING BUSINESS! thoughtful, creative, dedicated residents to meet and figure out how we can work toward a Trash-Free Mohamed Al-Awadi welcomes you! Community. Call Mary Ellen Otto at 226-4366 to sign on to this important project. We can do this! 7 DAYS A WEEK 8:00am-12:00pm

13 Solar Homes Update Congratulations from the Department of Energy! Jay Epstein and Health-E-Community Enterprises program ensures $28 monthly property taxes for has won the 2016 award from the U. S. Department five years, and assistance of $4,500 in closing cost is of Energy for innovation in custom homes – a ZERO provided from the seller. Monthly mortgage payments Energy Ready Home. Jay Epstein is the developer and range from $1,200 to $1,600. The ZERO Energy Ready builder of the Villas at , the 45 lots of Home is built at greater cost. Stop by the model home solar homes on Williamsburg Avenue. for the details. There are two choices now, the standard solar home Only 19 of the original 45 home sites are still available. and the Zero Energy Ready Home. In the standard solar For more information, contact realtor Danny Franklin at home, utilities cost about $45 a month, a tax abatement 757-784-1520 or visit www.hec-va.com.

Triple Crossing Brewery • 5203 Hatcher Street Opening late Oct./early Nov. for production of beer and a Brewpub. “We are excited about being in the Greater Fulton Community!” Scott Jones, co-owner Fast Mart and Deli 2003 Williamsburg Rd. • 226-1441 Mon-Sat: 5:00 a.m.–12 Midnight • Sunday: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, 7 days a week! SUBS · SANDWICHES · CHICKEN GAS · LOTTO · BEER · Everything Affordable

14 Handy Phone Numbers ! OON EMERGENCY (fire, police, ambulance) ...... 911 G S EMERGENCY (humanservices)...... 211 MIN CO Sabatino’s POWER OUT: Dominion Power ...... 888-667-3000 4904 GOVERNMENT ROAD • DELIVERY & CARRY OUT • CONVENIENCE STORE TELEPHONE OUT:Verizon...... 800-275-2355 GAS & WATER: City Public Utilities...... 644-3000 CITY HALL INQUIRIES ...... 311 Stone Oven Cooked Pizza BUS SCHEDULES AND ROUTES: GRTC ...... 358-4782 Wings, Subs, Pastas NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER: Community Education, Employment ...... 864-5797 HEALTH: 804-525-4962 • 11am-Midnight Every Day AIDSHotline...... 800-533-4148 Family Violence & Sexual Abuse ...... 643-0888 PoisonHotline ...... 800-222-1222 Suicide Crisis Hotline ...... 800-784-2433 Vernon Harris Health Center...... 780-0840 LAW ENFORCEMENT: PoliceNon-emergency...... 646-5100 FirstPrecinct...... 646-3602 Narcotics...... 646-8654 Alcohol Beverage Control (AgentAnthonyJimenez)...... 213-4636 Crimestoppers...... 780-1000 LOST, STRAY, ABUSED ANIMALS & ILLEGAL BREEDING: AnimalCare&Control...... 646-5573 RECREATION: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00am-5:00pm Powhatan Hill Community Center ...... 646-0973 State Inspection Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm STREET LIGHTS OUT: StreetLightDepartment...... 646-8550 (804) 716-9797 TRASH & RECYCLING: 2707 East Marshall Street East Richmond Conv. Center (yard waste, tires, appliances) ...... 646-4706 7am-8pm Tuesday-Saturday Hopkins Rd.Transfer Station (all waste) ...... 232-8488 7am-2pm Sunday-Monday Trash & recycling pickup, potholes, street signs & cleaning: PublicWorks ...... 646-0999 www.wpabakery.com RecyclingBins&Schedule...... 340-0900 YOUTH SKIPPING SCHOOL (TRUANCY) ...... 646-ABCD Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association General meetings are held on the second Tuesdays of even months (Oct., Dec., Feb., April, June) at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1519 Williamsburg Road at 7 pm. The Executive Committee meets on the alternate months, second Tuesdays, at 7 pm. Officers: President Bobby Vickers, 652-0199; Vice-President Brandon Jaycox; Secretary Brenda Vickers, 652-0199; Treasurer Keith Grady, 226-9028. Executive Committee: Mary Lou Deccossaux, Paul DiPasquale, Rebecca Fralin, Jan Gray, Zeb Gray, Brandon Jaycox, Thelma Martin, Carl Otto, Mary Ellen Otto, Rose Pollard. The newsletter is distributed twice yearly to 2,000 residents and businesses. This issue: Zeb Gray, editor; Al Davis, layout; Mary Ellen and Carl Otto, advertising. To advertise: 226-4366. Published by: Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association, PO Box 38112, Richmond VA 23231. 15 15 Transitions Day Support is an adult care facility that offers planned activities, support, training, and supervision to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities and related conditions.

1620 Williamsburg Rd. • Richmond, VA 23231 We offer three programs: Day Support, Pre-Vocational Workshop and After School Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm for Day Support • Day Support provides skill building and and Pre-Vocational Workshop support for acquisition of improvement of After School Program 2:00pm to 6:00pm socialization, adaptive and self-help skills. Transitions is licensed by the Virginia Department of • Pre-Vocational Workshop provides skill Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. All building to those individuals who are not programs are Medicaid ID Community-Based Waiver expected to join the work force without providers. supports. Denise W. Brown, Director/CEO • After School Program provides recreational 804-226-1097 • 804-226-1098 and educational activities for school-aged [email protected] students ages 18-22. www.transitionsday.com

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16 Super Market 1621 Williamsburg Rd. • 222-7100 8am-12 Midnight Every Day ATM Inside • Lucky Lottery Ticket Store We accept all coupons and FRAWG payments. Abraham

Groceries • Frozen Foods • Cold Cuts • Cigarettes • Lotto • Food Stamps (EBT) Instant Domestic & International Call Cards (3¢ @ minute) • Faxing & Copy Services • Debit & Credit Cards Pre-paid Cell Phones • Trac Cards • T-Mobile • Virgin Mobile • Verizon • Boost Mobile

5005 Government Road

Joyce Monroe, Owner/Stylist • Aretha Nash, Operator

“IF IT AIN’T TIGHT IT AIN’T RIGHT”

8am-7pm Mon-Sat Barbers and 12 noon-6pm Sunday Beauticians on duty

4908 Government Road · Richmond, VA 23231 · 804-908-4737

17 322 N. 25th St. 644-8200

Nan Jack, DVM • Carol Moyer, DVM • Erin Barron, DVM • Karen Manuel, DVM • Emily Kirkpatrick, DVM www.ChurchHillAnimalHospital.com

Thank you for letting us care for your pets!

18 19 Dhakar Family Dentistry Medicaid Accepted

Dr. Aditya Dhakar with Assistant Robin Woolfolk with Liyahnae Wright, age 7 Psalm Banister, age 3

Dental Care for Adults & Children • Monday-Friday · 9:00am to 4:30pm We accept Most Insurances Aditya Dhakar, DDS • Surya P. Dhakar, DDS • Parth Madurantakam, DDS 1633 Williamsburg Road Richmond, VA 23231

www.dhakar.com • www.AffordableDentistRichmond.com (Parking available at the rear of building)

Tooth Extraction Simple Tooth: $100 Broken/Surgical: $150 Cannot be combined with any other coupon or discount.

Expires Dec. 30, 2016 • Call for details Expires Dec. 30, 2016 • Call for details Expires DVeacl.i d3 0un, t 2il 01216/3 •1/ C2a0l1l4 for details