what’s happening in westover?

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January 14 7:00 p.m. The Westover WHNA Monthly Meeting

February 12 7:00 p.m. The Westover WHNA Monthly Meeting

March 10 7:00 p.m. The Westover WHNA Monthly Meeting

connections to our City Council Representative, Kristin Larson, we can represent our neighbors’ opinions on important matters such as traffic calming or zoning changes. At just $15 a year for membership, you can help support these activities and the groups we support. You can either mail in your check with the form on page 17 or sign up online at www. westover-hills.org/membership.

WHNA ELECTS 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORSOn Tuesday, December 10, a new slate of officers was sworn in: President: Ashley Hall Vice-President: David Font Treasurer: Melissa Butler Secretary: Miles Keller

Thanks to all who volunteer their time to improve our neighborhood.

WHNA HOLIDAY DECOR CONTESTVolunteer judges, Robert Kelly and Leah Walder, will be touring the

Many thanks to Ben for providing a warm and inviting place for neighbors to meet. We appreciate all that you brought to the neighborhood.

WHNA NEWSTIME TO RENEW YOUR WHNA MEMBERSHIPThe association is involved in many activities meant to enrich our neighborhood. They include, but are not limited to: new neighbor welcome

gifts, this newsletter, the annual picnic, the yard

sale, the Fourth of July children’s parade and closing of Riverside Drive for Fireworks viewing. In addition, the association makes donations to local activites and

organizations like the Westover Hills

Elementary School and Music in the Park. With

What’s happening in Westover?WESTOVER STATION CHANGES HANDSAfter nine years, two locations and three names, Ben Spencer is retiring from Westover Station and has sold the restaurant to Westover Hills neighbors Tuffy and Leslie Stone. The Stones have lived in the neighborhood for more than 20 years, and you may recognize their names from their businesses, A Sharper Palate Catering and Q Barbecue (which they sold their shares in last year). They’ve tapped Chef Josh Loeb, a long-time associate, to work with them as they revamp the space and menu. They plan to focus on breakfast and lunch for now, slowly implementing menu changes as they get acquainted with the patrons, potentially adding dinner in the future.

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neighborhood selecting winners in our annual decor contest. Decorations should be up no later than December 18 to be considered. Winners will be posted online and in the Spring issue of this newsletter.

WESTOVER HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SEEKS SPECIAL USE PERMITWHUMC is partnering with The Next Move Program to establish the new Tablespoons Bakery on church property. The Next Move provides job and life skill training, along

with internships, for young adults with developmental disabilities. You may have

noticed this group of young people at the SOTJ Farmers’ Market where they have a bakery booth. What you may not know is that nationwide, 80% of this population is unemployed after leaving the school system. The Next Move has a proven track record of

success in helping this vulnerable group of people find meaningful

employment as well as giving them the experience and the confidence to be involved

in their communities. Tablespoons Bakery is the next step in the development of the program and will allow them to train over 50 young adults each year, with six-week internships for six students at a time.

The church is undergoing a significant renovation in 2020 that will include, among other things, the expansion of their kitchen into a larger commercial kitchen. Beginning in the fall of 2020, the Next Move will use the renovated kitchen during the morning hours each day to give students experience with everything from inventory and ordering, measuring and production of baked goods, and food service safety. The Next Move will also be using the house next to the church at 1707 Westover Hills Blvd (formerly the church parsonage) as its retail bakery space, with a classroom and offices upstairs. The retail portion of the bakery will operate from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday. There are no regular evening or Sunday activities planned at this time.

How wonderful to have this great program nearby and a retail bakery that neighbors can walk to for fresh baked goods!

GREATER RICHMOND CHILDREN’S CHOIR FESTIVAL OF HOLIDAYS CONCERTDECEMBER 15, 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. FREE WESTOVER HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHear all the GRCC choirs sing and tell about celebrations like Thanksgiving, Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Day in an hour-long concert with audience participation.

PICTURES WITH SANTA AT O’TOOLE’SSATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMO’Toole’s Restaurant & Pub, (4800 Forest Hill Ave) will be welcoming Santa Claus with a delicious meal and many smiling faces.

There will be a brunch buffet from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. $12 for adults and $8 for kids

WINTER SOLSTICE LABYRINTH WALKFOREST HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FRONT LAWN

DECEMBER 21 8:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.Winter Solstice invites us into our own sort of winter hibernation – a time of self-reflection, retreat, and renewal – as we gather in warm places, out of the cold. On this longest night of the year, you are invited to come as you are. Bundle up and come prepared to listen and reflect. Through music, poetry, a warm fire and hot cider under the stars, a quiet labyrinth walk, and the simple togetherness of strangers and friends, you are invited to journey inward.

What to Bring: Warm attire to be outside, a camp chair for sitting around the fire. n

HAPPY HANUKKAH! SUN, DEC 22 – MON, DEC 30


Thanksgiving DinnerWestover Hills neighbors joined together November 12th for a Thanksgiving feast, provided by the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association and the folks at The Westover.


Recycling Reminders!It’s All You! Your recycling matters. Place accepted items ONLY in recycling containers. Think Twice! Putting items that CVWMA does not accept in your recycling container or at a drop-off recycling location can damage equipment, harm workers, and adds additional sorting and disposal costs. When in doubt, throw it out.

Here is some helpful info as we continue to deal with fallen leaves in our yards. Whether you bag your own, pay for vacuum service or hire a company to gather the leaves in your yard, please remember, do NOT put leaves and other yard waste in the gutters as they can clogs storm drains.

OPTION 1) BAGGED LEAF COLLECTIONIn our neighborhood, unlimited bag collection will continue until December 28th.

OPTION 2) DO IT YOURSELFThe following locations will accept your yard waste:

• East Richmond Landfill 3800 East Richmond Road (Accepts only loose leaves or leaves in biodegradable bags – like paper)

• Maury Street Landfill 2900 Maury Street (Accepts only loose leaves or leaves in biodegradable bags - like paper)

• Transfer Station 3506 North Hopkins Road (Accepts ALL bagged leaves)

OPTION 3) VACUUM COLLECTIONGo to www.richmondgov.com and click on the RVA311 icon to make a request for vacuum leaf collection. Please note: the $30 payment is per vacuum request. Vacuum service will be scheduled 15 days from the date of the request.

Make sure leaves are raked to the curb or property line. DO NOT PUT LEAVES into the street or gutter. Remove sticks, stones or other objects that may damage equipment.

Payment options:1) Request service online with RVA311.

com or by using the RVA311 mobile app from your mobile device and select your payment option (including attaching payment to your utility bill)

2) After service request is made, send $30 check* or money order*

(made payable to City of Richmond) and mail to:

Richmond Department of Public WorksAttention: Vacuum Leaf Program900 East Broad Street, Suite 704Richmond, VA 23219

3) Pay in person at the Department of Public Works (see address in #2 above)

* Please include the Service ID # on your payment. You will receive this # when requesting service through RVA311.com

ASSISTANCE FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLEDResidents who are physically unable to bag their leaves should go to www.richmondgov.com/NeighborToNeighbor/LeafBrigade.aspx or contact the city’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor team at 804-646-6528 to determine if you qualify for assistance.

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Leaf Season Continues in Westover Hills

Your 2020 Recycling Collection Schedule

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By Debbi Ingersoll

TIPS FOR A CRIME-FREE HOLIDAY SEASONIf you are expecting a package that must be delivered when you are not home, consider having the package delivered to a neighbor who will be home to accept it, or held elsewhere until you can retrieve it. Thieves will case the neighborhood looking for boxes left on front porches.

Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home. Draw curtains or blinds when you leave the house to hide your gifts from prying eyes. You may consider waiting until Christmas Eve to place gifts under your tree.

Leave purchases inside a locked car trunk when you are out shopping and bring them inside a soon as you can.

Thieves know that many households have new and expensive items in their homes following the holidays, particularly new computers and peripherals, televisions, cameras, and other electronic equipment. Break down packaging/boxes and consider taking them out the night before your regular garbage/recycle pick-up or drop them off at the recycle bins in Stratford Hills Shopping Center.

Some thieves will look inside garbage cans for evidence of holiday gifts.

Finally, if you see something suspicious in the neighbor-hood, say something!

How to Report and Receive WHNA Neighborhood Watch Information

If you are the victim of a crime or see suspicious activity, call 911 right away. We have been informed repeatedly by the police to call 911 and NOT the “non-emergency” number, 804-646-5100.

Visit https://groups.google.com/group/westoverhillssafety to sign up to receive email notifications regarding Neighborhood Watch crime and other reports.

Join the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/whna.rva/

Send an email with specific information to Debbi Ingersoll, [email protected] or call 804-986-3275 if you are the victim of a crime.

WISHING EACH OF YOU HAPPY AND CRIME-FREE HOLIDAYS! n

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ONGOING PROGRAMSSTORYTIMEBook Babies Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for ages 0-18 months with a caregiver (No Storytimes on Dec. 26)

Toddler TimeThursdays at 11:00 a.m. for ages 18-36 months with a caregiver (No Storytimes on Dec. 26)

S.T.E.M.4:30 p.m. Ages 7-12• January 10 – Marble

Maze• February 14 – The Three Little

Pigs

LEGO CLUB4:30 p.m. Open to all ages with an adult• December 16• January 13• February 10

LITTLE SCIENTISTS4:30 p.m. Ages 3-6 with an adult• January 28 – Animals• February 25 – Dinosaurs

PAWS TO READ10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Westover Hills Book Club on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 pm (exception in December)• January 27• February 24

DECEMBERRVA ORIGAMI December 28 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.RVA Origami folding meetup! All skill levels welcome. Basic supplies

provided and no registration is required.

JANUARYSTROKE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS

January 6, 3:00 p.m.Description: Stroke is the fifth

leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of adult

disability, per the National Stroke Association. Yet, research shows that too few people know what a stroke is and how to recognize when a stroke is happening. Kimberly Pinna from Chippenham Hospital will be discussing the signs of a stroke, risk factors, and tips for prevention.

EBOOKS 101January 6, 6:00 p.m.Description: Come Learn about all the digital platforms Richmond Public LIbrary offers with your free library card. This class will also include the basics for downloading Libby/Overdrive apps and how to checkout and return an e-book with your device. Please bring your own device with you to the class for hands-on experience and assistance. Registrations is required for this event. Please call 804-646-8833 for more information.

Westover Hills Library Events

WESTOVER HILLS LIBRARY1408 Westover Hills Boulevard Richmond, Virginia 23225 Phone: 804-646-8833

Events Calendar: https://rvalibrary.libcal.com/ calendar/westover

WII FIT AND SMOOTHIE PARTYJanuary 11 at 2:00 pmDescription: Is your New Year’s resolution to be healthier this year? Maybe you just like having a good time with your friends? Either way, join us for a Wii Fit and Smoothie Party for teens. We’ll be making healthy, yet yummy, smoothies and getting active with the Wii Fit. Teens 12-18 are welcome!

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING INFORMATION SESSIONJanuary 14, 4:00 p.m.Description: Looking for a job? Do you need free training? Well OCWB Southside Career Station is hosting an Information Session and enrolll in the City of Richmond’s Office of Community Wealth Building workforce development program.

FEBRUARYLOVE STINKS CHOCOLATE PARTY February 8, 2:00 p.m.Tired of making a fuss over Valentine’s Day? Escape from all the mushiness at our Love Stinks Chocolate Party! Back by popular demand! Join us for a party where Cupid, flowers, and public displays of affection are strictly prohibited. Instead, we’ll be making crafts, playing games, listening to heartbreaking music, and of course....EATING ALL THE CHOCOLATE! This event is free and open to teens ages 12-18. No registration required. n

In addition to the weekly-scheduled events like Book Babies and Family Storytime, the library is offering these fun programs!


HALLOWEEN HOWL 2019By Laura Dysart

Thank you to all the dogs and owners who came out for Halloween Howl 2019, even with the weather-delayed start time. The Friends of Forest Hill Park Junior enjoyed running the games and judging the dog costumes. Ring Dog Rescue brought one of their sweet puppies and CritterTown BathHouse clipped dogs’ nails for a donation to Ring Dog Rescue. We really appreciate the support of CritterTown Bath House and Canine Adventure for donating nice prizes. Thank you to Emma Cullen who made homemade dog bandanas to add to the prizes and Elizabeth Stevens who donated gourmet doggie treats. Publix also donated refreshments to our event. Equally, the City of Richmond gave out some nice doggie goodie bags. The event was free to the public, but donations were suggested for Ring Dog Rescue (go to ringdogrescue.org for more information or to donate).

A good time was had by pups and owners alike! We hope to see you next year!

The winners were:

• Egg/Spoon Race Winners: Mosby and Pixie

• Best Pet Trick: Senji• Best Costume Overall: Winslow• Best Dog Owner Duo 1st:

MJ and Nichole• Best Dog Owner Duo 2nd:

Roosevelt and Beatrix• Cutest Pooch: Ponce • Scariest Costume:

Vivian the Vampire• Dog Who Struts His Stuff

the Best: Diego Consider becoming a member of the Friends of Forest Hill Park who help make events like this happen as well as continue to beautify our wonderful park resource! Go to www.friendsofforesthillpark.org for more information or to join!

THIRD SPRING CLASSIC BIKE RACEMark your calendars for the Spring Classic Bike Race sponsored by Friends of Forest Hill Park on April 19th at 1:00 p.m.

The race categories are:

• 4 and under – push bikes• 6 and under – pedal bikes• 9 and under – pedal bikes• 13 and under – pedal bikesThe cost is $25 per registrant which includes 3 practice sessions and a tee shirt. Registration will begin after the first of the year when more details will be available. n

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It is amazing how time flies. When I got an email saying it’s time

to turn in my letter for the winter newsletter, it dawned on me that

2019 is coming to a close. And what a year it has been, both for

me and our neighborhood.

We saw record-breaking ticket sales

with the Home Tour. We had an

amazing WHNA Thanksgiving with a

huge turnout, all thanks to Ashley Hall,

vice-president, and Ben Spencer with

Westover Station. And WHNA held

our usual events such as the picnic,

yard sale, and Fourth of July events.

We also saw a lot of new support from

our neighbors who did a lot to help

improve our neighborhood.

As for me personally, it has been a

whirlwind of a year. Taking on the

role of president has been a unique

challenge, and I’ve gotten to learn so

much. I got the opportunity to see the

interior workings of the association

and meet so many people that I

usually only see on the local news.

And from what I can see, 2020 will be

a good year for Westover Hills.

This year is especially unique

because I gained a new title; Dad.

My friends and family warned me

things would change, and it has

mostly been positive changes (except

for the dirty diapers and late night

feedings). And I am truly fortunate to

have officers willing to cover for me

during absences as I transitioned into

fatherhood.

Because of this new stage in my

life, it is time for me to step down as

president of WHNA. While I would like

to continue serving my neighborhood,

I need to turn my attention towards my

family. I believe it would be unfair to

my neighborhood and my family

if I continued on in my current role.

I am always willing to continue to help

WHNA in any way possible. I thank

everyone for this opportunity to serve

as president of WHNA.

Looking towards the New Year, I am

confident WHNA will transition well

and WHNA will be in good hands. n

President’s ColumnBy James McCue

Welcome to all our new neigh-bors in Westover Hills! We’re glad you’ve chosen this neighborhood to call home and we look forward to meeting and getting to know each of you!

A huge thank you to all our dedicated volunteers who have helped fill and deliver bags and to the merchants/service providers/non-profit groups who have participated in this program!

If you are a merchant, service provider or non-profit group in the area who would like to include a card, coupon, brochure, tchotchke (like coffee, candy, key ring, pen), etc. in the Welcome Bags, please let Debbi know at [email protected]. We are always happy to inform new neighbors about our local businesses and community organizations.

Timothy and Tara Wiley4718 Riverside Drive

Alan and Maureen Cooper5213 Caledonia Road

Frederick and Stacy Shore5113 Devonshire Road

Daniel, Maureen and Kathleen Gallihugh5018 Sylvan Road

Karen Jaeger5106 Devonshire Road

Jacob Pretko and Crystal Greenwood4601 Forest Hill Avenue

SAY “HELLO” TO YOUR NEW NEIGHBORS


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Those of you who attend the South of the James Market can attest to the great number of visitors it brought to Forest Hill Park this summer. As the market continues to grow, neighboring residents have raised concerns related to the market’s use of the park and its impact on the neighborhood. There is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GrowRVA, the market’s operator, and the city of Richmond that stipulates conditions for parking, the footprint for vendors, and protection of trees, among other things. It is important that we continue to have conversations about the market to ensure its viability and value for our community. Please reach out to my office if you have any questions or feedback related to the market.

Lastly, at an association meeting this summer, I raised the idea of a placemaking project at the corner of Forest Hill Avenue and Jahnke Road. The idea, which is shared by other residents, comes from our district’s need for public art/community features that create a sense-of-place. I believe this very busy and central intersection is a great location for a project that ties together different neighborhoods and assets of the area. We have begun discussing this project with the public arts commission and will hopefully have more information to share with you soon.

I have one more district meeting scheduled this year. The final meeting is scheduled for December 12th at

Huguenot Community Center which is adjacent to Huguenot High School. Enter from the side door/parking lot. Please reach out to our office if you’d like to get a copy of the meeting agenda.

As always, the best way to stay up-to-date on 4th district announcements and events is to subscribe to my e-newsletter. Send me an email if you would like to get on our list. n

Message from Kristen Larson

Happy Holidays, Westover Hills! The city is hard at work on a number of projects in our district. Construction of the destroyed section of the Forest Hill Park path (by the lake)

will begin December 1st so that the entire path will be restored by spring. Also, the Forest Hill Improvement Project between Powhite Highway and Hathaway Road has resumed and is on track to meet its completion date of March 31, 2021.

Kristen Larson4th District city council member [email protected] (804) 339-8393

Aaron Bond City council liaison [email protected] (804) 646-5646

How to contact your city council representative

900 E Broad St Suite 305, Richmond, VA 23219

Fourth District City Council Member


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Invest in your neighborhood! At just $15 per household, membership in the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association (WHNA) is an easy way for you to support the neighborhood activities that you enjoy.

Memberships run through the calendar year.

Here are some of the activities your membership supports:

• Fourth of July Children’s Parade and Riverside Drive Fireworks

• Neighborhood clean up efforts/alley clean up

• Neighborhood yard sale

• Lighting signs on Boulevard and Westover Hills West Entrance

• WHNA Home Tour

• Neighborhood picnic, which hosts over 350 families

• Westover Hills Elementary School Carnival

• Music in the Park

• Westover Hills Rag Newsletter

Join now! Sign up online westover-hills.org/membership or mail in the form to the right.

Upcoming Meetings Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 10

WHNA’s regular monthly meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at Westover

Station (formerly Café Zata). Come out early to grab a beverage and catch up with neighbors!


Membership FormJoin or renew for 2020(January 1 – December 31)

Membership in the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association is STILL just $15 per household. Support the association’s efforts to maintain and improve our wonderful neighborhood!

You can join or renew your WHNA membership online at www.westover-hills.org/membership, or complete and return this form with your $15 dues payment: (checks made payable to WHNA)

WHNAP.O. Box 13421 Richmond, VA 23225

New Member Renewing Member

Name(s): _________________________________________________________________________________

Name(s) of other adult(s) in household: ________________________________________________________

Street Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________Email Address(es)*: ___________________________________

I am interested in receiving email updates about happenings in the neighborhood.

I am interested in receiving notifications for lost pets (“Stray Watch”)

* Email addresses will remain confidential and will be used for internal neighborhood communication only.

Leadership Positions (President, VP, Sec, Treas)

EVENTS

Annual Picnic Neighborhood Yard Sale July 4th Parade/Fireworks Spring House Tour

COMMITTEES/ACTIVITIES

Welcome New Neighbors Yard of the Month/Holiday Awards Rag Newsletter Delivery Beautification/Clean-Up (“Alley Rallies”)

ADVISORY GROUPS

Westover Hills Elementary School Westover Hills Library Advisory Group Merchants’ Association

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESVolunteer efforts continue to make our neighborhood a wonderful place to live. Plus, volunteering is a great way to meet and have fun with your neighbors! Volunteer needs change every year, so please let us know your interests when you renew.

I am interested in helping with the following committees or activities:


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With RVA311, the city's goal is to improve service delivery and citizen engagement. RVA311 will provide a more direct way to report non-emergency incidents and submit service requests directly to city agencies. RVA311 will serve as the city's single point of contact for entering, reviewing and managing requests reported by businesses, citizens and visitors alike. RVA311 will also be the tool used by city employees to log all 3-1-1 calls to the new Department of Citizen Service and Response. This new agency's mission is to ensure the city remains "citizen-centric" in all its service delivery efforts.

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Create an account, track your requests and view others.

Dial 3-1-1 or go to www.rva311.com


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[email protected]

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2221 Belt Boulevard Richmond, VA 23224

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S.A. Toler Construction, Inc. specializes in trenchless technology for your water, sewer and drain line repairs, replacements and installations. With this technology we have the ability to preserve the beauty of landscaped yards, asphalt or concrete driveways, patios, cobblestone paths, porches, trees and other exterior improvements and obstacles. We offer video camera inspections of sewer pipes to inspect for root intrusion or collapse. Call for further information on all the services we offer.

Scott Toler, president, graduated from Benedictine High School, in Richmond, and Virginia Military Institute, in Lexington, and was a Westover Hills resident for over 30 years.

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Send your story to the editor at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your ideas and suggestions to continue making this a valuable

asset to the neighborhood!

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To my friends and neighbors of Westover Hills, I wish you the

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Officers Terms of office begin December 2019 and run through the end of 2020

Office Name Address Phone EmailPresident Ashley Hall 5033 Devonshire 706-504-5242 [email protected]

Vice Pres.

Secretary Miles Keller 5119 Devonshire Rd 703-609-5623 [email protected]

Treasurer Melissa Butler 5110 Caledonia 233-3715 [email protected]

Other Board MembersPast President James McCue 5313 Sylvan 347-9357 [email protected]

Membership Rich Meagher 5009 Devonshire 917-415-8284 [email protected]

Special Events Carrie Rogers (4th of July Parade) 5005 Riverside [email protected] Molly and Tom Olejer (Picnic) 5204 Devonshire 690-5353 [email protected] Jennie and Travis Shaw (Fireworks) 5202 Riverside [email protected] Brianne Zambriczki (Picnic) 5104 Devonshire 412-609-9847 [email protected]

School liaison Bryce Lyle 4718 King William 387-5967 [email protected]

Welcome Debbi Ingersoll 5007 Sylvan 986-3275 [email protected]

Yards/Month & Volunteers needed! Please email [email protected] if interested! Holiday Decor

Communications John Coski (Stray Watch) 5028 King William 233-0705 [email protected] Dick Bragg (Rag Delivery) 5430 Dorchester 231-3252 [email protected] Page Hayes (Rag Editor) 5201 King William 301-7301 [email protected] Debbi Ingersoll (Crime Watch) 5007 Sylvan 986-3275 [email protected] Val Murphey (Rag Ads) 5430 Dorchester 231-3252 [email protected]

Merchants Bruce Gould 5301 New Kent 230-4103 [email protected]

Beautification Robert Kelly 5306 Caledonia 231-0629 robmkelly1@gmail

Community Dick Bragg 5430 Dorchester 231-3252 [email protected] Involvement

Board of Directors & ContactsThe WHNA Board meets second Tuesday of each month,7 p.m.,

at The Westover (formerly Café Zata)

The people listed on this page, and many more, contribute their time and talents to improving our neighborhood! Many thanks to those who may not have an official title but take the extra time to pickup litter, or cover up graffiti, you are appreciated! Interested in getting more involved? Come out to our WHNA meetings!

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

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