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The Forest Hill NeighborhoodAssociation Newsletter

Summer 2014

We are always looking for storiesabout our neighborhood and thepeople who live here. Please send

ideas and comments to Linda Mills,[email protected].

Published by the Forest HillNeighborhood Association

For Ad Sales please contact David Lynch [email protected]

Forest Hill Neighborhood Association meetingsare held every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the

Forest Hill Presbyterian Church. See you there!

Meet Marlie Smith, Richmond’s New ParksOperations Manager

www.foresthillneighborhood.com

If you’re struggling to keep up with your yard work duringthese sunny days, consider this: the City of Richmond’sDepartment of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilitiesoversees more than 40 parks; 92 athletic fields; 136 tenniscourts; 49 playground areas; 41 horseshoe pits; 24 walking,nature, bike/and or exercise trails totaling approximately 27miles; 35 park or playground houses, as well as 13 picnicshelters; 73 basketball courts; two disc golf courses; two boatoutputs, and one BMX bike trail. Plus there’s Dogwood Dell, theCarillon, and a number of department-supported special events.

That’s a lot of grass, trees, trails, dogs, kids and people to keephappy.

Marlaine K. Smith, the city’s new Parks Operations Managertakes it all in stride. Marlie joined the city’s staff in August 2013.She holds a bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation from OldDominion University and is currently enrolled in Virginia Tech’sExecutive Masters of Natural Resources program, which she’ll befinishing up in May 2015. Marlie came to Richmond from JamesCity County where she was Parks Coordinator for Freedom Park,a 600-acre forested facility with more than 20 miles of bike trailsand home to the Williamsburg Botanical Garden. Prior to that,she worked with Virginia Cooperative Extension and 4-H.

Marlie doesn’t just oversee the care and activities ofRichmond’s many parks—she enjoys them, too! As a welcomebreak from her daily work grind and studies, she can be foundriding or running the local trails, including and most often, ForestHill Park.

“As an avid mountain biker, I’ve experienced numerous trailsystems,” she says. “I’d have to say the trails within the City ofRichmond are top-notch. The pride Richmonders have shown in

protecting, building and advocating for the trail system is directlyreflected in its unique technical features, lines and daily use.”

“I’m honored to come into such a mindful and forward-thinking group of citizens, park users, and staff. I look forward tooffering support and contributions to further enhance ourunique park assets.”

If you’d like to welcome Marlie to her new position as ParksOperations Manager, lend a hand and help improve Forest HillPark. Join the Friends of Forest Hill Park, learn how to removeinvasive species, carry a plastic bag on your walks to pick uplitter, and always pick up after your dog! The Department ofParks, Recreation and Community Facilities has a number ofvolunteer opportunities. Check out Richmondgov.com/parks/VolunteerOpportunities for more information.

Marlie and her Golden Retriever Allie enjoy Richmond’sparks system!

What’s Inside!Westover Hills Library—Page 5

Sunday in the Park with Friends!—Page 7

Critter Stories—1

Run For the Hills—Page 13

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By Shannon D. Taylor

Mother’s Day is fast approaching as Iwrite this article, which makes me thinkof all the contributions my mother hasmade to help shape the person I amtoday. But children aren’t raised bymothers alone—fathers, family, andfriends also take credit for positivelyinfluencing children. Even folks in our

extended circle of contacts have a hand in shaping thedevelopment of healthy kids. Teachers, principals, librarians,and even lunch ladies and custodians all play important roles.Other role models such as police officers, firefighters andathletic coaches contribute as well. As adults, we rememberthese caregivers, the ones who had a significant impact on whowe were to become. I know I do.

This same nurturing quality, the way residents have lovedand cared for our neighborhood over the years, has built ForestHill into the kind of place where people look out for each otherand want to make it the best it can be. For example, do youenjoy reading this newsletter and look forward to its quarterlydelivery? Do you brag about neighborhood events to friendsand family? Does the sight of the vibrant green Forest Hillhouse flag waving on the front porch of your friend’s housemake you smile? Do you look forward to bike rides on the trailsor skipping stones in the lake? Or have you taken advantage ofhistoric tax credits now available to us?

All these little perks are a direct result of our friends’ andneighbors’ hard work and loving care to make this place socharming. Lest I leave someone out (I won’t mention specificnames, but you know who you are!), thank you so very muchto people past and present who volunteered their time tomake this area a little bit better for all of us. Thank you forcaring about Forest Hill like it is an extension of your family. Youcould have chosen to do countless other activities with yourtime and money, but you chose to invest it here at home. Wecan learn from your example.

All of us are the caretakers of Forest Hill. Through ourcollective commitment, we can accept the torch fromcaretakers past and present and continue nurturing the growthof this neighborhood. And just like countless mothers andfathers before us, we can feel enormous love and pride inraising our creation.

Shannon D. Taylor spends as much time as possible in theneighborhood enjoying her family, friends, and all the bits ofwonderful that Forest Hill has to offer.

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OFFICERSShannon D. Taylor, PresidentLuke McCall, Vice President

Ramon Puzon, TreasurerRobley Jones, Secretary

EXECUTIVE BOARDJanet Bowers

Dorna BraswellWhit Clements

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Carolyn PauletteBo Williams

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Luke McCall, Distribution Coordinator

Summer 2014

I hope all is well!Well, that sure was a winter! It

looks like spring is coming in like alion. I realize many of your leafcollections were delayed because ofthe many snow events we had. Whileit’s frustrating, I appreciate yourpatience. I do think the city did agreat job dealing with the snow, ice,and cold temperatures and is now

working hard to catch up with the leaves. I’m very excited to announce, especially after the tough

winter, Forest Hill Avenue (from the Powhite Parkway east toSemmes) and Westover Hills Boulevard (from Riverside Drivesouth to Forest Hill Avenue) will be paved. The completion datefor Forest Hill Avenue will be delayed while the city’sDepartment of Public Utilities replaces a meter and pipelinebetween Powhite Parkway and Jahnke Road. I’m glad they aredoing the repairs before paving.

One of the city’s biggest secrets is the Westover Hills TennisComplex behind Westover Hills Elementary (accessed fromWestover Hills Boulevard or Clarence Street). The complexincludes tennis courts that were resurfaced last year, designedfor adults and children alike. The Department of Parks,Recreation and Community Facilities offers lessons throughoutthe year. Please call Victor Rizzi at 804-646-1208 for moreinformation.

For golfers and aspiring golfers, The First Tee of Richmondand Chesterfield’s Elson Redmond Memorial Golf Facility (400School Street), along with the Department of Parks, Recreationand Community Facilities, operates a golf driving range, a six-hole par three golf course, as well as golf lessons. The range isopen from mid-February to mid-December. Please go towww.thefirstteerichmondchesterfield.org for moreinformation.

Don’t forget about the South of the James Market onSaturdays from 8 a.m. until noon at Forest Hill Park. The marketis open now until December 6, 2014. Please go to growrva.comfor more information.

I invite you to call or stop by my district office at 6948 ForestHill Avenue to share your ideas, concerns, and discuss issues.It’s probably a good idea to call before you stop over. Yourinvolvement with my office has and will continue to be vital tosetting policy and providing services that improve ourcommunity and quality of life. I value your input. By the way,you can now follow me on Twitter(@kathygraziano). Bear withme as I get acclimated!

The Honorable Kathy Graziano is councilwoman for theSouthwest 4th District in Richmond. You can reach her [email protected] or 804-320-2454.

A Message from Our Council Representative

TreasureHunting in theNeighborhood!Have you been saving up your spare change and “fun”

money for Saturday, June 7? If you have, you are all set for theannual Forest Hill Yard Sale which runs from 8 a.m. until noon.More than 20 families from all over Forest Hill have signed upto sell their goods. You will be able to pick up a map of thelocations at any of the sales. Signs will also help you find thatperfect treasure! For more info, go to the Forest HillNeighborhood Association website atforesthillneighborhood.com.

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Monday Movies at 11 a.m.June 16—“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” Inventor Flint Lockwood is horrified to learn that his water-to-food machine is cross-breeding animals with food. Can he andhis friends stop the army of “foodanimals” from taking over thetown?June 23—“Monster House” Why does every toy that touches the property of the cavernoushouse next door to DJ Walters disappear? And what hashappened to his neighbor’s wife?June 30—“Despicable Me” Can three adorable little girls melt the cold heart of Gru, the evilgenius?July 7—“City of Ember” For centuries, the residents of the underground City of Emberhave lived in an amazing world of glittering lights and quietcontentment. But now, their power generator is beginning tofail. Is there any hope left for the townspeople of Ember?July 14—“The Rocketeer” A young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows himto become a high flying masked hero.July 21—“The Goonies”A group of misfit kids search for buried treasure in the cavernsbeneath their neighborhood as they attempt to save theirhomes from evil land developers.July 28—“Tron Legacy”A brilliant computer programmer disappears, leading his son tosearch for him inside and outside of the computer world.

Toddler Story TimeInteractive story, music, and play time for 18-36 month olds andtheir parents/caregivers.Tuesday June 24, July 1, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5 andAugust 12 at 11 a.m.

Book BabiesInteractive story, music, and play time for babies up to 17months and their parents/caregivers.Thursday June 26, July 3, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7 andAugust 14 at 10 a.m.

Preschool Story TimeInteractive story, music, and play time for 3-5 year olds and theirparents/caregivers.Thursday June 26, July 3, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7 andAugust 14 at 11 a.m.

Westover Hills Library’s Summer Reading Program Kick-offwith “Mad Science” will be Saturday, June 14 at 10:30 a.m. Whoknew science could be so exciting? Join us as Mad Sciencepresents, “Spin, Pop, Boom!” combining a little bit of magic witha lot to science to generate a whole bunch of fun!

You can also sign up for the Summer Reading Program atrichmondpubliclibrary.org beginning June 14. If you read 15minutes per day (or 30 books for children younger than fiveyears old) and log your reading, you will be eligible for weeklydrawings. Complete the program and win a prize! For moredetails, go the Richmond Public Library’s website (above).

And Mark Your Calendar for Other Events This Summer!

Make a fairy jar that glows in the dark!Wednesday, June 18 at 2 p.m. Bring a clean mayonnaise or spaghetti sauce jar with a top.Please call 804-646-8833 by June 16 to register becauseparticipation is limited to 20.

Rainbow Puppets presents “Creatures Big and Small”! Monday, June 23 at 2 p.m. The Rainbow Puppets combine puppetry and reading to createexplosive fun!

Bats of Virginia! Saturday, July 12 at 11 a.m. Join bat expert Denise Tomlinson to learn how bats help ourenvironment, and then meet a few of them up close andpersonal! Please call 804-646-8833 beginning June 30 toregister. Registration limited to 30. Appropriate for first gradeand older.

Make a Friendship Bracelet. Wednesday, July 16 at 2 p.m.Make a friendship bracelet for yourself and a friend usingembroidery floss and simple knots. Ages 7 and up.

Deborah Alsko, the Backpack Storyteller. Tuesday, July 22 at 2 p.m. Come listen to stories that will add some FIZZ to your summer!

Summer Reading Grand Finale at the Main Library, 101 E.Franklin Street Saturday, Aug 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Summer Reading Club participants are invited downtown toenjoy crafts, activities, snow-cones, popcorn, and the antics ofJesse the Juggler.

Fizz, Boom, Read!It’s Time for Summer Reading and More at Westover Hills Library

At the Westover Hills Library

Summer 2014

Are you a graduating high school senior who has put yourmark on the neighborhood with your volunteer efforts? If youhave been serving your community, your efforts have made youeligible for the second annual Forest Hill NeighborhoodAssociation Community Service Scholarship.

Last year’s recipient of the scholarship, Kaleigh Thomas, says,“I spent my scholarship money on textbooks and an externalhard drive for my laptop so I could back up all my files regularlyat school. I also spent some of it on dorm decor.” And that’sexactly what the scholarship was designed for!

The scholarship deadline this year is July 1, 2014. Allmaterials must be postmarked by that date. The $500scholarship will be awarded to the recipient by the FHNA during

Victory Farms UrbanFarmstand is Back!

In our new location on the southeast cornerof Westover Hills Boulevard and Dunston(the old Christmas tree lot, by the Valero)

Saturdays 9am-1 pm and Wednesdays 4-7 pm

All the best Certified Naturally Grown producefrom your neighbors,

Charlie & Gina Collins!

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the August 2014 membership meeting.If you are interested in the Forest Hill Neighborhood

Association Community Service Scholarship, you can find all thedetails and the application on the FHNA website:foresthillneighborhood.com. A full article about the scholarshipis in the Spring 2014 issue of the Flyer, also available on thewebsite. If you would like to receive a printed copy of theapplication in the mail, please send a self-addressed stampedenvelope to: FHNA Community Service Scholarship Committee,4206 Riverside Drive, Richmond, VA 23225. We will send anapplication back to you. For any other questions, [email protected].

Forest Hill Neighborhood AssociationCommunity Service Scholarship Deadline July 1

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At the March meeting, retiring Forest Hill Parksupervisor Linwood Seward received congratulations

and a gift from the Forest Hill NeighborhoodAssociation presented by Dorna Braswell.

Summer 2014

This year’s celebration in the neighborhood couldn’t haveasked for a more gorgeous spring day. The activities, vendors,and educators drew hundreds of people. Thank you to Friendsof Forest Hill Park and their many volunteers who helped makethis day such a success.

Sunday in the Park with Friends!

Jonathan the Juggler, a Forest Hill resident, entertainedthe crowd with his death-defying tricks. There was fire!

The children loved tours of thisarmored tactical vehicle, partof the SWAT division ofRichmond Police Department.This formidable vehicle rollsout whenever the SWAT team iscalled to hostage situations,armed conflict situations, orbomb calls.

Riverside Outfittersgraciously providedfree tree-climbingadventures againthis year to thedelight of youngand old.

Super heros with super powers….?

What could be more fun than giantbubbles!?

Friends of theJames River Park

were happy tomeet and greet!

Lil Ronnie'sLonesome

Threesomeplayed blues to

the delight ofthe crowd.

Balloon animals,created by Deborah

Fellman, were the hitof the day!

At the Project CleanStream booth,sponsored by theAlliance for theChesapeake Bay,people learned whatcan happen when ourwater is polluted.

As told to Terry Curry

What is your name and the names of your humans?Hello. My name is Sage and I am the canine daughter of twowonderful human daddies, Steve Martin and Terry Curry. Sinceadopting my daddies 10 years ago, I have truly lived the life of aprincess. I’m given two square meals a day, treats on demand, abed in almost every room of the house and a day at the doggiespa to get my nails and hair done every two weeks. Life is goodfor me on West 42nd Street and I would not trade it for anythingin the world.

Where and when did you find your home?I was born in Dinwiddie on March 31, 2004. At 12 weeks old, andbeing somewhat precocious, I longed for a life in the city. Mybirth human mentioned my situation to her then co-worker,Steve, who agreed to a meeting and a site inspection of thehome. It was love at first sight! The close proximity to the park,river, and Pet Smart drew me in immediately and I knew withinmy heart I had found my permanent home.

What’s your heritage?I come from a long line of Virginia Labrador Retrievers. I knowthis because my entire bloodline is still in Dinwiddie. My siblingshave all left the nest and are safe in their new homes, but manyof my cousins and relatives still reside on the family farm. Havingsomewhat of a sedentary farm lifestyle, I’ve heard through thegrapevine that many of them are huge—approaching 90 to 100pounds. I’m so grateful that I have maintained by girlish figure ata mere 49 pounds—the same weight I was at one year old, thankyou very much!

What is your favorite toy and/or activity?My greatest accomplishment was the completion of my first yearof charm school (aka doggie boot training camp). It was therethat I honed my ball-fetching skills which became my favorite

activity in the world. You cancatch me any day chasing andfetching the ball in the park,my front yard or down at theriver.

What is your best trick?One of my favorite tricks is tocatch an outright fly ball—no bounce—and dutifullybring it back to my daddy for another throw.

What are your best traits?I love making friends. I often go strolling through theneighborhood hoping to run into my doggie buddies. Some mayhave an attitude at first, but I always manage to sweeten themup (Yes, Willow, I’m talking about you!). Here is a shout out to allmy good friends Griffin, Maxine, Django, Dexter, Buddy, Matildaand Freddie. Of course, I cannot forget my adopted canine andfeline siblings Rascal, Suzie Q and Timber….Love you.

What else would you like your admirers to know?I’ve lived in the Forest Hill area just about my whole life andreally cannot say enough about how great my experience hasbeen. The homey feeling of a neighbor’s wave, the delicioussquirrel population, and the countless discreet hideaways andnooks for bio breaks just makes my heart sing with joy.Sometimes I feel so at home with my neighbors that I just goright into the open door of a house without an invitation. I knowthey would not have it any other way (Am I right Django?!). So ifyou are new to neighborhood, invite me over and let’s bebesties!

Terry and Steve have lived in Forest Hill for 15 years and feel thebest thing about the neighborhood is the eclectic charm with thevariety of architectural styles.

Celebrity Pet—Sage’s Story

Thanks to Friends of Forest Hill Park's funding, the Virginia Bluebird

Society was able to add three new nest boxes in Forest Hill Park for a

total of 10! Pictured (l to r) are Scott Dysart, Jake Dysart, Sam Kemp,

Brandon Dysart and Mick Hastings. Other volunteers (not pictured)

who monitor the blue bird houses are Viv Bruzzese, Vincent Revene,

Sarah McClellan, Alicia St. John, and Jerry Wyatt.

Jake Dysart and Sam Kemp, members

of Friends of Forest Hill Park Junior

discovered the first bluebird nest of

the season. This particular box

remained empty all last year, so they

were delighted to find new residents!

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In the spring issue of Forest Hill Flyer, we asked you toregale us with your fabulous critter stories. Of the peoplewho responded, these two folks were chosen to win a ForestHill tee shirt! Congrats to them, and if you have a critterstory, please send it along to [email protected] may be more tee shirts in the offing….

From Mary McNeil on Riverside Drive

As I was having breakfast one morning, my dog Farley andI jumped because something hit an upstairs window—very,very hard. We looked out onto the deck and there was amallard duck staggering. He sat down very deliberately. I hadto place Farley in his crate in order to check on the duck. Theduck made his way up onto the deck railing and sat for awhile before flying off. Strange sight—staggering mallard onthe deck! Love our city house in the country of our ForestHill neighborhood!

From E. Mason Adams on Springhill Avenue

Nobody seems to like possums, and that’s too bad,because we have a lot of them in our neighborhood. This isthe story of four former marsupial residents of Forest Hill.

One afternoon in early spring the dog had proudly—andloudly—cornered something in the backyard. Man of theHouse brought the dog inside, went to check on thesituation and soon returned with a tiny, wobbly, babypossum. A few days earlier our neighbor had moved hiswoodpile and this baby joey must have been one of thedisplaced residents!

If left on his own, this little critter was destined tobecome a dog or cat toy, so we decided that we could notwait for the possible return of Mom. Since we were not ableto locate a wildlife rehabilitation person in the area (this waspre-internet), we considered it was our duty to keep thebaby safe until he could fend for himself. After that, the planwas to release the possum on a friend’s wooded farm in

Varina…far, far away from our yard. (See Author’s Notebelow!)

It was fortunate that we had a large hamster cage in theattic, because within an hour, baby possum number two wasfound! We named the pair Laurel and Hardy. The next daythe neighbor across the alley gingerly brought us babypossum number three. So they became Manny, Moe andJack. The following day, baby possum number four arrived atour backdoor, courtesy of another neighbor. At which timewe stopped giving them names and simply referred to themas “the wild bunch.” We were careful not to be too friendly,just to feed and maintain them.

While not exactly attractive animals, on a small scale theyare kind of cute. And we gained a new appreciation ofpossums. Each one had his (or her) own personality. Whenwe approached the cage to feed them, one wouldimmediately strike the classic “play dead” pose. Anotherwould hiss. The third would open his mouth and show us hisfierce array of tiny teeth. The fourth simply glared at us withhis beady black eyes. It was quite a humorous display!

In a little over a week, the babies’ coats had filled out,they were becoming experienced climbers, and it was timeto say goodbye to Forest Hill. We took them to Varina, whereat the edge of the woods we opened the cage and the fourbabies scrambled off, without so much as a thank you or alook back. Frankly, we were glad to see them go.

There’s plenty of wildlife in our neighborhood, so if you’reever faced with a passel of homeless possums or injuredwildlife, help is available. Contact Animal Services ofRichmond-Richmond Wildlife Center in Midlothian atRichmondwildlife.org or 804-378-2000.

Author’s Note: According to the Virginia Department ofGame and Inland Fisheries, it is illegal in the Commonwealthof Virginia to trap and relocate a wild animal to anotherlocation. If you turn me in, you’ll have to find one of thepossums to testify against me. Otherwise, consider this awork of fiction. E.M.A.

Critter Stories!

The Friends of Forest HillPark Junior decorated andthen installed the newestLittle Free Library in ForestHill at the tot lot in ForestHill Park. These gentlemenare obviously eager to read!

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The 2014 Run for the Hills 5K race on March 22, 2014 drew more than 200 runners,walkers, and strollers who wanted to spend a spring morning running for a goodcause…our neighborhood! As volunteers marked the course, cheered on the runners andoffered cold drinks at the finish line, the participants enjoyed the scenery as they ranthrough the streets of Forest Hill and Forest Hill Park. The Forest Hill NeighborhoodAssociation raised $4,000 from this year’s run to help finance neighborhood projects.Thanks to all who made this day a success!

Summer 2014

Neighborhood 5K a Success!

Celebrating the accomplishment!Two- and

four-legged

runners alike

loved therace.

Hey sisters, go sisters!

Owen Eklund waswinner in theKid’s category.Yay, Owen!

Suzette Lyon Earns Community Service AwardSuzette Lyon, Forest Hill resident and

a member of Reedy Creek Coalition andRichmond Tree Stewards, goes aboveand beyond in her dedication toimproving the environment. Her workwith Reedy Creek Coalition has helpedthe Forest Hill neighborhood be moreaware of stormwater bestmanagement practices (BMPs) likerain gardens, rain barrels, andconservation landscaping. The BMPsinstalled so far have kept one million

gallons of stormwater from entering the Reedy Creek and theJames River.

Through her "Get the Ivy Out of Richmond" movement, she hashelped the effort to remove invasive species and protect our river

and park habitats. In March 2014, she partnered with Alliance forthe Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, James RiverAssociation, Middle James Roundtable and the City of Richmond toconduct two trainings on how to remove invasive species. She hasalso produced several popular Native Plant Workshops held in theneighborhood to help home owners protect the environment withtheir voice and hands.

For these community efforts and others, Suzette earned aCommunity Partnership Award through the James River AdvisoryCouncil.

“This award shows the good things Richmond Tree Stewards andReedy Creek Coalition are doing,” Suzette says. “I am just a part ofthe effort.”

Congratulations and thanks for all you and your organizations dofor the neighborhood and the community, Suzette!

On your mark, get set, go!

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Order Your Plaque!Look for the Forest Hill Historic District plaques as neighborsinstall them. They are visible from the street and add a touch ofclass and distinction to the homes they adorn. Show off ourhistoric district by displaying a plaque on your house.

FOREST HILL HISTORIC DISTRICTPLAQUE ORDER FORMPLEASE PRINT

NAME:__________________________________

ADDRESS:_______________________________

PHONE:_________________________________

EMAIL:__________________________________

BRONZE PLAQUES:_______cost is $200.00 including

delivery and the construction date for the individual

house.

MOUNTING TYPE:________________________________

(Screw mount is recommended for wood or siding over wood.

Invisible Mount is recommended for brick and stucco.)

• Make checks payable to the Forest Hill Historic

Designation Committee and deliver/mail to Carolyn

Paulette, 4312 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, VA 23225.

• Turnaround should be 4 to 6 weeks depending on

meeting minimum orders. Contact Carolyn at 232-6644 or

[email protected] with questions.

• We would like to verify the construction date for your

property with you before we have it engraved on your

plaque. We will use the date that the city tax records

provide or the date our research provides unless you have

other documentation.

• The next order for plaques will be sent in on July 15,

2014. Get your order in today!

Saturday, June 7, 201410am-2pm

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Summer 2014

Friends of Forest Hill Park Junior is a group of middle andhigh school students who are interested in promoting Forest HillPark and keeping it clean. The members of the group participatein a variety of activities including:

• Helping with Forest Hill Park clean ups• Running the Halloween Howl• Hosting a craft table at Sunday in the Park with Friends• Maintaining the Little Free Library near the tot lot• Helping children with crafts at Victorian Christmas• Monitoring the Blue Bird Trails

Most schools allow the Friends of Forest Hill Park Junioractivities to count toward community service. Please [email protected] if you are interested in becominginvolved with this community youth group that is administer bythe Friends of Forest Hill Park Board.

Community ServiceOpportunity forNeighborhood Youth

Your Neighborhood Wants You!

Please join the FHNA and become part of a friendly and active group that

works for the good of the neighborhood.

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