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The Spring 2016 Newsletter from the Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association COMMUNITY THE CREATIVE LIFE Jerry Whitmore R FULTO E N PAGE 5 AT H E IL R L 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! Powhatan 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. 2 COMMUNITY 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.
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