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THIS ISSUE: EXCITING! Church Hill gets its Own 5k Do YOU LOVE The Theater? Discovering Bellevue Elementary Music Scene: Richmond Neighborhood News HAPPY HOURS Board of Directors Submission Guidelines: Letter from the President Contact: [email protected] President, Jon Ondrak • All submissions are due before the 15th of each 229.6232 | [email protected] month for the upcoming month’s publication. Vice President, Amanda McGuire • We can make no guarantees that all submissions Jon Ondrak 245-2854 | [email protected] will be published - submissions are subject to space [email protected] Secretary, Jan Thomas 804.229.6232 availability and publisher’s discretion. 387-7654 | [email protected] • No anonymous letters or artwork will be published. Treasurer, Mark Kronenthal • Publisher’s decision is final. We’ve Been Busy! 938-9818 | [email protected] Assistant Treasurer, David Comny Articles: 434-825-0353 | [email protected] Half-page: 225 words max. (or full-page with In an effort to continue projects and goals set in motion Past President, Aimee Sebert | 647.3140 a half page of pictures) by the association in the last year and prior years we are Full-page: 475 words max. (no pictures) making an all out push to get some great and worthwhile Directors at Large: Letters to the Editor or from the Board: projects off the ground and seen to fruition. Bill Pettus | 562-0415 | [email protected] 250 words max. Wanda Wilder | 938-8627 | [email protected] Not the least of which are our upcoming inaugural events: membership meeting. Speaking of, the February meeting Trish Dome | 643-2710 | [email protected] Photos and Artwork: will take place in St. John’s Church as Shrove Tuesday’s Tayne Renmark | 840-7346 | [email protected] • black and white 300dpi JPEG. the Hill Topper 5K in March and our first garden tour with Doug Alwine | 683-5640 | [email protected] • Maximum size is 7.5”wide x 10” high. the Richmond Symphony Orchestra in April. In addition to pancake supper will be held in the Parish Hall on February • Artwork must be credited, and remain standing events, like the Church Hill community National 21st from 5:30 to 7:30. The membership has several items the property of the person submitting. Volunteers Night Out in August, our second Hogtober Festival in to vote upon at our February meeting. Strong opposition Advertising has been voiced to both concepts proposed to the Route Editor | Bev Gray | [email protected] October and our holiday weekend festivities in December. [email protected] Church Hill Planters | Marion Macdonald | 644-1347 We’ll need all our great volunteers and helpers-out to 5 Corridor Study and a motion was made to request further • Payment by Check only. Newsletter Distribution | Tom & Eileen Sanders make these new events sustaining and successful; and alternatives to either concept from the City of Richmond • Mail Payments to: 343-7157 (south) to continue the trends of our existing events. We all know and the Planning District Commission. A motion was also CHA Newsletter, P.O. Box 8031, Richmond, VA 23223 Zoning Committee | Waite Rawls | 649-1861 x30 made to voice opposition to the closing of our local Post • Payments and space reservations are due before the 15th how rewarding our volunteer experiences can be. So, I Membership Coordinator | Trish Dome | 643-2710 of each month for the upcoming month’s publication. encourage you to consider donating your time for any of Office on 25th Street. The membership will also vote to For more information on joining the CHA, these events, and of course all of the other Church Hill approve or amend the proposed 2012 budget which was Ad Rates: please see our website at: ChurchHillRichmond.com published in the January edition of the newsletter. • 10% Discounts for orders of 3months or more activities you already participate in. Or fill out an application included in this publication: • Back cover (7.5”w x 10”h) - $125 (3 per year limit) P.O. Box 8031 Richmond, VA 23223 • Full page (7.5”w x 10”h) - $115 Around this time of the year I also look at vacations with my Finally, Happy Valentine’s day to all you lovers out there CHA Mission • 1/2 page (7.5”w x 4.75”h) - $60 friends and family. This year I thought it might be interesting and to those of you who hope to find one. And for those • 1/4 page (3.5”w x 4.75”h)- $45 and meaningful to participate in a volunteer vacation helping of you like me, chocolates are on sale this time of year The purpose of this organization shall be to promote Ad Specifications: underprivileged children in a third world country by building and there’s usually a good non-romantic movie on TV on a sense of unity and common endeavor among all the • Black and White Art only a primary school in their community. However it suddenly Valentine’s Day. It’s just a thought. residents of the St. John’s Church, Church Hill North, • 300dpi, PDF or JPG files only struck me I have a very real opportunity to reach out in my and Chimborazo Old and Historic Districts, other • Files must be sized correctly own community to help my neighbors who may have similar residents of the East District, and other interested • Borders must fall within the sizes of your ad space circumstances. Please consider, as I am, donating some of persons, in order to develop a stable, desirable urban • Name your file with your Business Name. neighborhood. Ex: FlowerBusiness_Jan2012.pdf your time to support our community partners and outreach The Church Hill Newsletter is distributed by volunteers organizations. Or you can do something as small, but no throughout the Church Hill neighborhood (North and less important, as picking up litter and debris on your daily South of Broad Street) and to several apartment bldgs COVER IMAGE CREDITS: walk around the neighborhood. in the Shockoe Bottom area. We also distribute to Photograph & “Love is...” Montage: Richmond view from Church Hill. several local restaurants and area merchants. A total of Bev Gray, Tandem by Design I am very pleased to announce Karen Chase and her 1600 issues are distributed each month. Created for The Church Hill Newsletter, ©2012 team have completed our new website: www.churchhill.org. 1 | January 2012 Karen will be giving us a presentation at our February ChurchHillRichmond.com | 2 From the Editor CHA Board Meeting: February 2, 7pm 2300 Club Discount offer for Martin’s Bonus Card holders: Membership Meeting: February 21, 7pm Bev Gray $5.00 off an adult ticket (for on-line orders only). St John’s Church [email protected] Please share! By Tom Driscoll, Community Volunteer, 804.239.2539 [email protected] MEETINGS Zoning Committee Meeting: February 6, 7pm Love is definitely in the air! Some of us hopeless romantics think it’s always the case, yet this month Neighborhood Activities: is your time to shine if you’re not one of us. see p. 10 for National Night Out Volunteer Info Celebrating Valentine’s goes back as far as 496 AD, see p. 16 for HillTopper 5K Volunteer according to Wikipedia. I believe it has become way & Registration Info too commercialized and whereas in the old days, it was traditionally a day on which lovers expressed their love for each other with confectioneries, flowers or “Valentines” cards, today it’s common for everyone, In This Issue: even children to share valentines with friends. Don’t forget to make reservations at one of our WIN! PAGE excellent neighborhood restaurants and take that As a community volunteer who appreciates that live theater, special someone out for a culinary treat. Pick up (2) Free Tickets to Lord of the Flies 1.....Board, Volunteers, some flowers from Church Hill’s newest flower when well done, can be both entertaining and thought-pro- Vouchers good for any date/showtime. voking, I recently offered my time to help Richmond’s Henley purveyor, The Green Flamingo on the corner of 25th Mission, Submissions Street Theatre Company reach out to new audiences. Drawing will be held at the next and E.Franklin or just write a special note from the heart. Membership Meeting 2.....Letter from the President February 14th - don’t miss it! Henley Street is a nonprofit, professional theatre company Tuesday, February 21st, And for those of us who won’t be visited by the winged that has achieved a critically acclaimed and award-winning St. John’s Church at 7 PM 3.....Letter from the Editor reputation in its first four seasons. Its entertaining and truly Must be present to win. cupid this year, don’t despair....Love is definitely in LOTF_3.5x4.75_Layout 1 12/15/11 9:57 AM Page 1 .....Arts Discount Offer the air! diverse productions have ranged from classic to con- temporary, comedy to drama, edgy and gut-wrenching to .....Important Dates & Chance to WIN! — see you around the Hill! delightful and fulfilling. All have been emotionally and intel- 4 Bev lectually challenging. Their richness of ideas and language .....Board Meeting Minutes spark conversations that begin in the theater but continue at 5 the home, on the job, and in the community. The Richmond 10...National Night Out - GET INVOLVED! Theatre Critics Circle recently recognized Henley Street’s Keep Our outstanding work with 2011 award nominations in best play, .....Wrapped up with a Pretty Bow! Beautiful Neighborhood direction, acting, and production design categories. 12...Treasury Report Beautiful! As noted on the OpEd page of last Thursday’s Richmond Times-Dispatch, its joint production of “The Last Days of 13...Music Notes Judas Iscariot” with the Richmond Triangle Players in last 14.....Membership Meeting Minutes year’s Acts of Faith Theatre Festival received RRTC’s 2011 A Richmond Best Play award. That same edition’s Weekend section Premier! ...HillTopper 5k - GET INVOLVED! featured Henley Street’s contribution to this year’s festival, 16 the Richmond premier of “Lord of the Flies,” which is also 17...Discovering Bellevue a part of this year’s Minds Wide Open: Children in the Arts celebration. 21...Church Hill Contacts

Information on “Lord of the Flies” appears below, and a 22...Farmer’s Almanac Predictions, poster and press release are attached. I hope that you will Directed by Josh Chenard share this information with members of your neighborhood .....Happy Hours & Brunches association. (Tickets are going fast; special school perfor- January 26 – February 25, 2012 ... mances are already nearly sold out!) You may also want to 26 Membership Sign-up Form Neighbors... Student Performances – Jan. 31; Feb. 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 15, 16 at 10 a.m. share the short promotional video for the production, filmed SPARC Center for the Performing Arts in James River Park: http://youtu.be/SREsYxiDWss. 2106-A North Hamilton St., Richmond, VA 23230 804.340.0115 | www.HenleyStreetTheatre.org Please PICK UP after your PETS Hope to see you at the theatre! ChurchHillRichmond.com | 4 CHA Board January 5, 2012 • Hill Topper 5K Race - Dave Conmy is organizing the race Location: 2300 Club, 7 PM and getting feedback/advice from Road Runners and other locals. The race will be underwritten by private donations Present: mainly from Bon Secours. There was a discussion of how Jon Ondrak to “beautify” the course and involve the community. Race Amanda McGuire date is Sunday, March 25 – 8AM start - this will tie in with Jan Thomas the St. Patrick’s Irish Festival. A conservative estimate for Mark Kronenthal net revenue is just under $1,000. The board supported minutes David Conmy a request of $500 for this event and further agreed to In Case We Have Not Met... Wanda Wilder serve as the fiscal agent – collecting receipts and making Trish Dome disbursements to vendors for the race – provided funds Tayne Renmark collected allow for this. Dave will provide an RFP for the Bill Pettus expenses he knows of at this time prior to CHA’s contribu- My name is John Vetrovec, and I am a fellow Church Hill resident and board member of Karen Chase tion. the neighborhood association. My wife and I have lived here since 2002, and have two Bev Gray • Treasurer’s Report - Mark Kronenthal gave both the No- small children. I am a Certified Financial Planner® and work at Davenport & Company vember and December reports. Both are published in the in downtown Richmond. Call to order at 7:01 pm January newsletter. • Welcome Introductions of 2012 board • Approval of December Board Minutes New Business: Here is what I do for a living… • Approved with no amendments • Newsletter - Bev Gray is the new newsletter editor and has published her first Church Hill newsletter - January 2012. Old Business: • Committee Appointments - Jon appointed the following mem- u Help individuals changing jobs or careers who are in need of IRA Rollover planning. • Quick Books We have transitioned all bers to special committees and standing community meetings: u Assist young families with education savings needs who may benefit from a 529 Plan or Education IRA our treasury management to Quick Books. - MPACT – Jan Change is going well with no real problems. - 7th District - Jon & David u Provide planning and investment guidance to someone who may receive an inheritance • Budget - Jon confirmed the proposed - RSO – Tayne budget was approved at the December 2011 - NNO – David u Work with business owners seeking to establish or upgrade a retirement savings plan to attract and board meeting and was published in the - Hogtober - Jon & Amanda retain employees January 2012 edition of the newsletter. - Picnics - Bill/June & Doug/Aug • RSO - Richmond Symphony Orchestra - 5K - David & Amanda u Serve retirees in need of a steady flow of income while preserving their assets garden weekend is being organized and the - Zoning - Tayne & Mark u Discuss financial scenarios with individuals selling real estate or downsizing their home board is waiting on an update from Ran- - Website - Jon & Karen Chase dolph Bell and John Whitworth – co-chair- - Newsletter & Advertising- Bev & Doug u Present ways to preserve and transfer wealth for individuals who recently sold a business men, on the status of the project - Membership – Trish • Holiday Weekend - thanks to all - The total weekend was a great success. The total in January Membership meeting is Tuesday, January 17, If you are interested in learning more about how I may be able to help you with professional financial advice receipts was approximately $10,320 with 2012 at 7 PM at the St John’s Church Parish Hall. and service, I encourage you to contact me today. $3,400 expenses; clearing about $6,900. The Final figures will be available later. As The meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm. usual House Tour had the most activity which John Vetrovec CFP® One James Center was probably due to excellent weather. Associate Vice President, Investments 901 East Cary Street Ste 1100 • Website - www.ChurchHill.org - Karen Chase [email protected] Richmond, VA 23219 provided a presentation on the website which (804) 780-2188 (800) 846-6666 www.investdavenport.com is nearly ready to go live. Karen responded to questions about intent and content from the board. Several sites will be linked to our website such as RVANews & CHPN. There was general agreement the website is com- Davenport & Company ing along well, and will be a significant value S I N C E 1 8 6 3

BOARD 2012added serviceCOMMITEE and revenue stream for CHA and will benefit all of Church Hill. Member: NYSE • FINRA • SIPC ChurchHillRichmond.com | 6 7 | January 2012 All Wrapped Up With a Pretty Bow!

National Night Out Event Building on the success and neighborhood teamwork of last year’s National Night Out Event, several of your neighbors will be meeting to begin planning for National Night Out 2012, which will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. The planning team meets on the second Tuesday of each month at The Robinson Theater (2903 Q Street). We’ll need several people to serve as chairpersons on the committee, in addition to volunteer assistance on the day To all of our friends and neighbors who helped beautify of the event. Please come meet your neighbors, share your creative ideas, and help us create another wonderful the Church Hill neighborhood by hanging the bows National Night Out Event for which the whole Greater prior to the Christmas season. Also, thanks to those Church Hill community can be proud. who helped take them down, rewire, and pack for next year. For more information, please contact: Mrs. Mary Thompson at It’s a taxing chore which takes a lot of time out of [email protected] your busy schedule and lives. All were in great spirits David Conmy at (not to mention the spirits afterward). We appreciate [email protected] your involvement and enthusiasm. Doug, Brett, Karen, Jon, Grant.... you are the best. Special thanks to Tom and Marilyn for doing Libby Park and Broad St. for those of us that are height challenged. Church Hill Association has been very generous in supplying funds to procure bows that replace those that have been abused by Mother Nature over the last 10 years.

Once again, thanks. We couldn’t do it without your help. T&T ChurchHillRichmond.com | 10 02CA W E I V E R 2012 CHA HOLIDAY WEEKEND

MAJOR thank you to Aimee Seibert and Carolyn Williamson for putting this weekend together.

2011 PARTY Location Sales @$15 Captain Buzzy's 14 $ 210.00 Hill Café 12 $ 180.00 Poe's Pub 2 $ 30.00 Patrick Henry's 6 $ 90.00 3rd Party 34 $ 510.00 CHA Sales @$15 Internet 36 $ 540.00 Day of: 9 $ 120.00 $5 discount for 3 late entry (after 11 PM) Membership Party 6 $ 90.00 51 $ 750.00 Total Sales 85$ 1,260.00

Comp Tickets 2 Homeowner tickets 6 93

Expenses Venue $ (1,000.00) Misc. $ (20.79) $ (1,020.79) Event Revenue:$ 239.21

2011 HOUSE TOUR 3rd Party - Sales @$15 Captain Buzzy's 136$ 2,050.00 (1 ticket @ $10) Hill Café 38 $ 590.00 (1 ticket @ $20) Poe's Pub 8 $ 120.00 Patrick Henry's 11 $ 165.00 3rd Party 193$ 2,925.00 CHA Sales Internet 265$ 3,970.00 includes same day/prior day sales Membership Party 9 $ 135.00 Day of: 97$ 1,940.00 @$20 CHA 371$ 6,045.00 Total Sales 564$ 8,970.00

Comp Tickets 21 Docents/Owners 100 685

Expenses Shuttle - Court End $ (412.00) Shuttle - CHA $ (100.00) Advt - RVA $ (175.00) Advt - Style $ (200.00) Poster Photo $ (100.00) Printing-Poster $ (133.00) Misc $ (12.57) Event Total $ (1,132.57) Event Revenue:$ 7,837.43

2011 VESPERS SERVICE/CANDLELIGHT WALK Expenses Bagpipes $ (700.00) Candy $ (4.95) 2 Wreaths $ (29.90) Costume $ (63.60) Songbooks $ (152.25) Candles $ (71.85) Event Total $ (1,022.55) Weekend PayPal Service Fees:$ (170.25) Total Receipts:$ 10,230.00 Total Expenditures:$ (3,346.16) Proceeds to CHA:$ 6,883.84 ChurchHillRichmond.com | 12 Church Hill Association Membership Meeting a letter to the mayor voicing our concerns. A motion was made January 17, 2012 and seconded to take a vote in February to make a formal state- St. John’s Church Parish Hall, 7 PM ment to the Mayor and others addressing CHA concerns about G N I T E E M MEMBERSHIP Music Notes Approximately 50 people in attendance the Study and its limited options. The Study is on the March 8th agenda of MPO Submitted by Welcome and approval of Agenda 7:01 James Menefee Moved and second: Approval of November 2011 minutes Committee reports: Treasury: Mark Kronenthal reviewed November and Band: Moved and seconded - approved without amendments December’s reports as published in January’s newsletter. Long Arms Police update by Lt. Greene: There has been a recent increase in Membership: David Conmy - we currently have 148 property crime and violent crime. Mention was made of the recent members homicides in December but since then the precinct has only seen Zoning: No December meeting larceny crimes. Two HVAC units were stolen while owners were Richmond Symphony Orchestra (RSO)/Church Hill gone; several bikes have been stolen and Bellevue Elementary Garden Tour: will be held on Sunday April 22nd at school was broken into. One stolen vehicle was reported. The 8 locations in the St. John’s Historic District. Several Photo by Phil Bowne vehicle was later recovered. people are opening their houses and gardens and plans I was born in Southside, and have lived in Church Hill for summary on her picks). The tally of musical events Lt. Greene answered several questions about the recent jump in are coming together nicely. crime and what we can do about the perception of “Church Hill” seven years. I tend bar at the Patrick Henry and play in occurring every night will make your head spin, and are as a high crime area. It was suggested that CHA meet with our Old business: a band called Long Arms. I will be writing about music in excellently summed up in Andrew Cothurn’s “RVA Playlist” councilwoman. It was further recommended we try helping the Holiday Weekend - Jon gave details of profit from the our wonderful town we love to hate to love, and will try to portion. press and others make a clearer distinction between the “East weekend. CHA had an overall profit of $6,883.84 with an addition $300.00 raised by John Johnson for the Chimborazo write about music in Church Hill specifically Not only is there an overabundance of musical events hap- End” and “Church Hill” neighborhoods. An observation was made regarding parking violations within 30 IB program. when I can. pening every night, but there are a lot of REALLY GOOD feet of an intersection or within 20 feet of an alley. Apparently Hill Topper 5 K race will be held March 25th in conjunction For my first installment I’ll say this: our little city has more shows that happen every week. These REALLY GOOD the tickets don’t match City code for these parking violations. with the Irish Festival music than you ever imagined possible. I guarantee that shows are often REALLY UNDER ATTENDED. Lt. Greene was unable to speak to any discrepancies in tickets, Chimborazo School clothing drive - still in need of boy/girl ticketing by officers and the code. He offered to follow-up with coats Budget - published in newsletter and will be voted you haven’t even begun to plume the depths of what Richmonders love to stay in when it rains, love to talk about the Commonwealth’s Attorney for our precinct and gave us his on at the February meeting Richmond’s diverse musical pallet has to offer. how we would change things if we had a chance, and love telephone number, 804-646-3387 To give you an idea, go to www.rivercityrapids.com to talk about what it would be like to live in a real city like New business: and click on the music tab (as an aside, this website is Brooklyn or Seattle. I do it probably fifteen times a day. Guest Speakers: Route 5 (West Henrico to Main Street) Corridor 2012 Committee appointments Study: See: http://www.route5corridor.com/ an excellent source for any goings on around town from But we very often do not give ourselves a chance. Lee Yolton of the Richmond Regional Planning District Commis- There will be a special CAR meeting Wednesday, January lectures to plays to sports. Read Karen Newton’s weekly Scientific fact: Long Arms’ violin player Treesa Gold plays sion and Viktoria Badger of the City of Richmond presented a 18th to discuss improvements to the Canal Walk. New in the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, and she just told summary of the study and the two proposed plans. Lee Yolton business from the floor: The 25th Street Post Office is me the RSO will cut back to ten total masterworks perfor- discussed both plans. Viktoria Badger spoke to the finalization scheduled to be closed; there is comment period and process and the fact the City staff is recommending Concept a public meeting on February 15th at 6 PM at the Post Office. mances, when there were twenty four just two years ago. 2 but nothing is yet official. It is hoped that both the City and The membership discussed the value of trying to keep this Math fallacy: Attendance to an event is directly propor- Henrico County can agree on the same plan, if not then Metro Post Office open. tional to the quality of the event, or the talent onstage. How Planning Organization (MPO), a nine jurisdiction board, will have A motion was made and seconded to take to make a to make a decision. Consensus is hoped for. Stewart Schwartz, formal statement to the US Postal Service and our local many times have you heard people say they saw Dave Executive Director for the Coalition for Smarter Growth voiced State Representative that we wish the 25th Street Post Mathew’s Band at The Flood Zone? How many times have several concerns about having only two choices; Concept 1 or Office to remain open and refurbished. I said I saw Green Day at Twisters (currently Strange Mat- Concept 2. He suggested that other options be looked at, which ter)? do not try to move residents out of the city and into some of the Rev. Laura Inscoe - Shrove Tuesday is February 21st last open farm land on the eastern edge of Richmond. He advo- and the Parish Hall will be in use for a pancake supper. One of Richmond’s best bands ever, Kepone, played their cated going reevaluating the study and asking for a 3-D model We have been invited to hold the next meeting at St John’s final show at the...are you ready for this euonym?....The of the Concepts since there are serious questions concerning Church. Hole In The Wall (currently The Nile Ethiopian Restaurant). railroad tracks, vehicle bridge heights and their impact upon the landscape and view shed. Adjourn 8:45

Richmond is famous for having sparsely attended yet minutes Nicole Anderson-Ellis, a resident of the County of Henrico spoke amazing things happen. about land use plans and the loss of lands. She stated that a poll Voting to be conducted in February: The RSO needs you. The arts in general need you. Please was taken and 82% of Henrico citizens want to restrict further 1. Request for CHA is to issue a formal statement to the go to a show, go to the Poe’s Pub open mic on Tuesdays development. Agriculture is the largest industry in Virginia fol- Mayor and others stating concerns about the Study and lowed by tourism, she advocated not moving quickly on the two its limited options. And to further request the Study that Jim Daab puts on, go out, go go go! Concepts since both options do the same thing - open up the concepts are either advocated by the CHA or not. facebook.com/longarmsmusic flow of traffic from Henrico/Varina. She spoke of needing further 2. To issue a formal statement to the US Postal Service and our local and State representatives that we wish the twitter.com/#!/LongArmsMusic evaluation and more alternatives than Concept 1 and Concept 2. Floor was open to discussion concerning the study and options. 25th Street Post Office to remain open and be refurbished. It was noted that this study is done and is fast approaching the 3. To vote to approve or amend the 2012 budget as adoption phase. It was also noted that the city’s Waterfront/Green published in the January edition of the newsletter Spaces plan has not been considered during the Rt. 5 Study and there appear to be some contradictory goals. There was much concern from the membership and Jon recommended we draft

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15 | January 2012 ChurchHillRichmond.com | 16 red peppers? They participate in a healthy snack program. The children receive a fruit or vegetable snack every day. Bix: Mom, I WANT to go to the PTA meeting tonight. Discovering BellevueSubmitted Elementary by Heather Pettus Discovery: I am on the PTA Board and planned to go to the meeting. But, I wasn’t sure if it was going to work out in the evening Since enrolling our son, Bix, in the Pre-K program at Bellevue routine and parenting schedule for Bix to go with me. The meeting Elementary last year, I’ve had several neighbors, friends, and coincided with an Awards night for Bellevue, recognizing the family ask what is Bellevue like? Before I answer some of their first nine weeks success. He received an award for perfect at- questions, first I want to let you know that Bellevue is one of tendance and we walked across the stage together to accept it. Virginia’s premier elementary schools, having received the Upon our return home, he burst through the door jumping up and Governor’s Award of Excellence and named a National Blue down to tell his Dad that he won an award. Bellevue understands Ribbon school in 2010, one of nine schools in the State. How the positive impact of recognition and makes a point to recognize did it achieve that distinction? Perhaps my son’s experience can students and parents. answer that question. Bix: Mom, this is the Thanksgiving card I made today. It said “Thank you for taking me to school, I love you What is it like at Bellevue? Through the words of my six-year old, Bix. Discovery: Bix is now in Kindergarten and I thought I would answer this Mom and Daddy.” I asked if he meant that he was thankful that question through his words. These are excerpts from our con- we walk him to school. He said, “No, thank you for signing me versations about his school day and they provide a glimpse into up. Will you sign me up next year?” Yes, of course, I will. Why different aspects of Bellevue life. wouldn’t I sign him up for Bellevue? If you have ever wondered, what it is like, I hope this article helps you: ****** Discover Bellevue! Bellevue – From the Parent’s eyes “Me” be motivated by stickers. Apparently, so are his classmates. ME: The teacher’s are top notch, the children are happy, the crawl outside of my social box; to make new connections with School is Awesome! Guess What? I Can Hula Hoop!! environment is inspiring, the classroom size is manageable (16), Bix: Bix: parents that do not live in the neighborhood. It has challenged These were the words used to describe the first day Hmm… what is wrong with me? Why didn’t I ever the administration supports new programs, and most of all, my Discovery: Discovery: me to find new ways to accomplish extracurricular programs and of Kindergarten this year. I’ll admit, I was nervous when I pulled teach him how to Hula Hoop? I learned from the new P.E. teacher, son is learning. The majority of the families are not able to put in support for the student body when families aren’t able to provide myself away from my “Goodbye” hug that morning. We loved Miss Silkunas, also a Church Hill resident, that the hula hoop volunteer hours or provide additional financial support for school financial support or volunteer hours. It has encouraged me to be everything about Pre-K at Bellevue: his teachers, his friends, his lesson teaches children about personal space and the range of supplies or extracurricular activities. The teachers, administration an advocate and voice for a great school in my own back court- creative freedom, and the teaching style. Would Kindergarten motion within that space. This is a building block to learning how and growing PTA work tirelessly to ensure the students receive a yard. measure up to this? With the close of 2011, I can safely agree to play team sports. An added bonus, it is the perfect activity for a well rounded experience. This, is what Bellevue is Like. with my son “Yes, School IS Awesome!” child (like ours) that does not have a back yard! Discovery: I used to wish that more children from the neighbor- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mom, I’m on Green! Did you know that Ms. McLees is an artist too? hood would go to Bellevue… I thought it would be better for Bix. Bix: Bix: Bellevue School participates in open enrollment and welcomes Discovery: It’s a simple and genius solution to managing behavior Bix’s teacher, Miss McLees, has a happy classroom But, “School is Awesome!” for Bix. Discovery: new students. The deadline for accepting student applications in the classroom. The children receive a Red, Yellow or Green sta- enhanced by her own artwork; vibrant and delightful paintings. My wish was really for ME. I wanted the ease of working together for the next school year beginning in September 2012 is Febru- tus (individually and by table) each day. Green is rewarded with a Bix, a self proclaimed artist that will “sell his art one day so that he on the PTA and discussing school events with parents that I al- ary 14. An application can be obtained from the principal’s office sticker. A solid week of Green results in a trip to the weekly prize can go to college and become a Ninja Spy for the United States ready knew. I envisioned a group of children and parents walking or you can go to www.richymond.k12.va.us/oe for a copy of the box. (Pencils, whistles, note pads, etc.) We’ve had a sprinkling of of America”, loves that Ms. McLees is an artist. She supports him to school together and hanging out at the playground at pick up. application. those “wrong side of the bed” Yellow days, but our son seems to and provides an environment that allows him to produce works of What I have discovered, is that Bellevue has encouraged me to art that become our kitchen masterpieces. Our current exhibition spotlights the “LINO” a fire breathing lion. Help Bellevue Elementary Bix: Buenas Dias! Earn Free Educational Equipment! Discovery: Spanish? I didn’t realize this was part of the public school curriculum and didn’t expect it at Bellevue. Colors, num- If you shop at the Market at Tobacco Row (25th and Main): A special thanks to the many Church Hill community bers and greetings are just a few things he has learned this year. 1) Save your receipts, members including the Fire Department for submitting Bix: Mom, did you know Elizabeth Van Lew was a spy? I want to 2) Tell your neighbors to save their receipts! receipts from 2010/11. The school earned enough points dress like a spy today. 3) Place them in an envelope with your name/address for new basketballs and a cd listening station for the Discovery: We live in Church Hill because we love the history, the 4) Deliver to Bellevue Elementary’s front office or to the mail Kindergarten class. architecture, and the sense of community. This extends to Bix’s slot at 2600 East Franklin Street, receipts are tallied month- educational experience. He attends school in a beautiful historic ly and continues until May 31. The Bellevue PTA thanks Alexis Bishop, building and is inspired by the lives of the people that lived on owner of The Green Flamingo, a new home that site. Remember, he wants to be a Ninja Spy… Truth be told, It’s an easy way to support your community elementary school! and garden store here on the hill with eco- I’m hoping he’ll opt for the Maggie Walker inspiration and become - Sponsored by the Bellevue P.T.A. friendly flowers, gifts, plants and décor. Alexis donated a beautiful fresh greenery a Ninja Banker. - Contact Heather Pettus ([email protected]) if you have questions wreath for our holiday Bix: When you go to the store, could you buy red peppers (not the spicy ones)? Discovery: Would you believe that Bellevue turned him on to 17 | January 2012 ChurchHillRichmond.com | 18

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The Rev. Laura Inscoe, Rector The Rev. Dr. Sandra Levy, Priest Associate Office: 2319 Come, East Lift Broad Your , Street Richmond, Spirit! Virginia 23223

8:30 a.m. Worship: Holy Communion

9:30 a.m. Christian Education for all ages

11:00 a.m. Worship: Holy Communion Children Start building are your welcome. Nursery appetite now! provided . Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Tuesday, February 21, 5:30 p.m. Join us on Facebook: St. John’s Church, Richmond, Virginia For info: -‐ 649 7938 or [email protected]

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For more information, please call our Visitor Center at 804-648-5015

Happy Birthday, George Washington! Monday, February 20, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Did George Washington really have wooden teeth? Did he throw a silver dollar across the mighty Potomac River? This Presidents' Day, visit St. John's Church and meet President George Washington, enjoy birthday cake and punch in the Visitor Center, and take a scavenger hunt in the graveyard. Cost is $5.00 per person.

Guided Tours: 10:00-4:00 Monday thru Saturday, 1:00-4:00 Sunday. Please visit our gift shop for an assortment of unique gift items!

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24 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011 Church HIll Contacts FARMER’S ALMANAC WEATHER PREDICTION: Since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been known for its traditionally 80 percent accurate forecasts. Mayor Dwight C. Jones POLICE AND SAFETY FEBRUARY 2012: Emergencies 911 City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd Fl. Temperature 28° (5° below avg.); precipitation 4” (1” above avg.); Richmond, VA 23219 Non-Emergency Police PH: 646-5100 Feb 1-2: Sunny, very cold; PH: 646-7970 1st Precinct Station PH: 646-3602 Feb 3-4: Snow to rain; 7th District Richmond City Council Member Feb 5-9: Sunny; cold, then warm; Fire Station #1 PH: 646-4229 Cynthia Newbille Feb 10-16: Snowy periods, cold; Church Hill Crime Watch PH: 648-2710 Feb 17-19: Sunny, very cold; PH: 646-3012 Commonwealth’s Attorney/Sector Prosecutor: Feb 20-23: Snow showers, cold; E-MAIL: [email protected] Colette McEachin PH: 646-4845 Feb 24-26: Rain, mild; 7th District Richmond City School Board Member Feb 27-29: Stormy; snow north, rain south. Sector Lieutenant Victor Greene PH: 646-3387 Donald Coleman Annual Weather Summary: Winter will be drier than normal, with E-MAIL: [email protected] NEIGHBORHOOD MAINTENANCE near-normal temperatures but above-normal snowfall. The coldest periods will be in mid-December and early and mid-February. Citizen’s Assistance PH: 646-7000 EAST DISTRICT AGENCIES The snowiest periods will be in mid-December, mid- and late January, and City of Richmond Public Utilities PH: 644-3000 East District Families First PH: 646-4508 late February.April and May will be much cooler than normal. Rainfall will Code Violations related to historic preservation EDI – W.I.C. PH: 646-0775 be above normal in the north and below normal in the south. Summer will be Catherine Easterling PH: 646-7550 Family Resource Center PH: 644-4496 cooler and rainier than normal, with the hottest periods in early and mid-July. September and October will be cooler and drier than normal. [email protected] Health Center PH: 780-0840 Commission of Architectural Review PH: 646-6364 Social Services PH: 646-7212 Zoning Administration PH: 646–6340 Va. Cooperative Extension PH: 786-4150 Poes Pub - HH daily, 4-7pm Housing Code Enforcement PH: 646-6419 RICHMOND RESOURCES Environmental Control PH: 646-7448 The Hill Cafe - Blue Plates - $2 off Better Housing Coalition PH: 644-0546 HAPPY 11:30am - 6pm daily Graffi ti Hotline PH: 646-1406 Association for the Preservation - HH daily, Truancy Hotline PH: 646-ABCD of Virginia Antiquities (APVA) PH: 648-1889 Patrick Henry Bar & Grill 4-7pm, $1 off drinks Northeast District Parks Maintenance PH: 646-3216 Black History Museum PH: 780-9093 HOURS Richmond CenterStage PH: 225-9000 Sette - HH M-F, 4-7pm plus daily specials STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Children’s Museum of Richmond PH: 474-7000 OMG Cafe - HH daily, 5-9pm, Governor Bob McDonnell Edgar Allan Poe Museum PH: 648-5523 1/2 off house drinks plus food specials Virginia State Capitol, 3rd Floor Historic Richmond Foundation PH: 643-7407 Richmond, VA 23219 Library of Virginia PH: 692-3500 Buff’s Corner - HH M-F, 4-7pm PH: 786-2211 Museum of the Confederacy PH: 649-1861 Davinci’s - Daily Pizza specials FAX: 371-6351 Richmond Ballet PH: 344-0906 State Senator HENRY L. MARSH, III Richmond Coliseum PH: 262-8100 PH: 698-7516, 648-9073, FAX: 698-7958 Richmond National Battlefi eld Park PH: 771-2148 Senate Legislative Information: 698-7410 Richmond Symphony PH: 788-1212 State Delegate Jennifer McClellan Science Museum of Virginia PH: 367-6552 Valentine Richmond History Center PH: 649-0711 PH: 648-1171, FAX: 772-1512 Venture Richmond PH: 788-6466 House of Delegates Legislative BRUNCH Virginia Historical Society PH: 358-4901 Information: 698-1500 Millie’s - Sat, 10am - 3pm & Sun, 9am - 3pm Virginia Museum of Fine Arts PH: 340-1400 E-MAIL: [email protected] Poes Pub - Sun, 10am - 2pm These listings are not paid endorsements - Virginia Opera PH: 643-6004 for additional or more up-to-date information, The Hill Cafe - Sun, 10:30am to 3pm please contact local restaurants directly. 21 | January 2012 Virginia War Memorial PH: 786-2060 COMING SOON Live/Work Lofts at Beckstoffers Mill

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Better Housing Coalition’s new community at Beckstoffers will include a mix of new and renovated housing within a transformed lumber mill, and will draw on best practices for sustainability. By adhering to EarthCraft™ standards, residents are assured low energy bills and high indoor air quality. These one bedroom apartments feature skylights, exposed brick/wood beams, full size washer & dryer, controlled access buildings, finished concrete flooring, wood cabinets and open shelving, 12 foot+ high ceilings, and modern fixtures. Pets are welcome! Included in the rent is wireless high speed internet, water, & trash service. Free off-street parking; covered parking is also available*.

Located between R and S streets on N. 28th Street in Church Hill, The Lofts at Beckstoffers Mill are modern energy-efficient apartments within the original structure of the historic lumber mill with plans for revitalizing the surrounding lots.

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