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Spring 2018 • Westover Hills Rag •

April 10 6:00-7:00 pm (special time) Café Zata WHNA Monthly Meeting

May 5 8:00 am-12:00 pm WHNA Yard Sale

May 5 11:00 am-6:00 pm May 6 11:00 am-5:00 pm Arts in the Park

May 12, 8:00 am-12:00 pm WHNA Alley Clean Up

May 13, 6:00-8:00 pm Music in the Park: Illbillys (Fun covers in cool, different genres)

May 19, 4:00-7:00 pm WHNA Picnic

SPRING 2018

So long, Winter, hello Spring-time fun!

volunteering for just one hour to help make this event a success. Email Molly [email protected] or Brianne [email protected] for more information. Volunteers receive free entry to the picnic!

Members of the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association receive a significant discount on the admission price. WNHA member pricing for the

picnic is $10 per person or $25 for a family of 3 or more. All children ages 5 and under receive free entry. Membership is only $15 and you can sign up or renew online at https://westover-hills.org/membership or use the form on page 17. Non-member pricing: $20 for one, $30 for two, $35 for a family of 3 or more.

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Spring! Spring! Spring! When flowers start to bloom, and bleary-eyed neighbors come stumbling back out into the sunshine. The WHNA has lots of much-loved annual events coming up!

WHNA PICNICSaturday, May 19 Rain date: May 20 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Last year the event was a huge success despite having to utilize the rain date. We are hoping for perfect weather on the 19th and we know it will be a great event, as always! The picnic is at the corner of New Kent and Prince Arthur Roads.

We will have great food from O’Toole’s, beer, wine, and options for the kids and live music. Kids will also enjoy balloon art, airbrush tattoos and a bounce house. Please consider

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WESTOVER HILLS WESTAverage LIST price = $437,425 Average days on market = 34Average SOLD price = $431,225 Current number of ACTIVE listings = 1Average list vs. sold ratio = 98.58% Current number of PENDING sales = 2Average price per square foot = $153.88 Total CLOSED sales 9/15/18- 3/16/18 = 2

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WHNA YARD SALESaturday, May 5, 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Have you been saving old furniture and kids’ clothing for the annual WHNA Yard Sale? Now’s your chance to clean out the basement OR to collect your neighbors’ treasures! Amvets is scheduled to pick up donations afterwards. No rain date is planned. Anyone who wants to participate, text or call Louise Freedman, (804) 477-4064 with Name, Street address, Phone and Email (only street address will be used for advertising). Ads will be placed to promote the event. Volunteers and suggestions welcomed.

SPRING INTO ACTION! WHNA NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP RETURNS MAY 12It’s here again! Our annual neighborhood-wide Spring Clean-Up on Saturday, May 12th starting at 8:00 am. The City of Richmond provides the trucks and drivers, so that WHNA volunteers can follow behind and “hoist in” discarded household furnishings, yard debris, and other items from either in the alley or in the street in front of homes without alleys. We do not accept paint cans, tires, or “heavy” construction materials. We are requesting that volunteers show up at the Bank of America branch at 4704 Forest Hill across from O’Toole’s at 7:30 am on Saturday morning, May 12th. We should finish up no later than noon, if not sooner.

Please email Robert Kelly at [email protected] or call him at 231-0629 to volunteer for the WHNA general clean-up project. Below are general WHNA Clean-Up pick-up guidelines:

• Place all discards at rear of property next to alley. If you have no alley, place discards at street curb in front of your house.

• If you have an old appliance, television, air conditioner, or large item for pick up, please contact Robert Kelly in advance, so that we can arrange to have the special appliance truck arrive at your home on Saturday morning for pick-up. Please make sure that all items are out prior to 7:45 am on Saturday.

• Place all loose discards in a neat pile so that we know that you intend to have it picked up or you can place a note on the pile as notification for pick-up to the WHNA clean-up volunteers.

• If you have significant amounts of household discards and/or brush, we expect you to assist the WHNA volunteers with disposal. Your absence may result in a no pick-up and a later disposal by the city for a fee. If you are going to be out of town and cannot assist the volunteers with the disposal, please contact Robert Kelly to gain a special exemption from our “assist” request.

Again, if you can help, please contact Robert via phone or email message in advance, if possible. Please do not miss this opportunity to spruce up around the house, while assisting with beautifying the neighborhood!

MUSIC IN THE PARK KICKS-OFF MAY 13Pack a picnic, grab a lawn chair and come boogie in the park as Music in the Park returns to Forest Hill Park’s Stone House. There’s a little some-thing for everyone! Please remember that alcoholic beverages are not permitted in city parks.

May 13, 6:00-8:00 pm Illbillys (Fun covers in cool, different genres)

June 10, 6:00-8:00 pm Paulo Franco & The Freightliners (Alt Country)

July 8, 6:00-8:00 pm Villages (new, original, alt-country jam band)

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IllbillysMay 13th, 6-8 pm(Fun covers in cool, different genres)

VillagesJuly 8, 6-8 pm(new, original, alt country jam band)

King DjangoAug 19, 6-8 pm(reggae)

Sky DogOctober 7, 5-7 pm(Allman Bros Tribute band)

MOZOSept 9, 5-7 pm (Blues)

Paulo Franco &The FreightlinersJune 10th 6-8 pm(Alt Country)

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Holiday DecorAs always, Westover Hills residents celebrated the season with outstanding flair. The judges were impressed by the quality and joy expressed by neighbors who gave their time and effort to create beautiful, bright holiday displays for all of us to enjoy. We congratulate the winners of this year’s contest and thank every homeowner who took time to decorate; the judges thoroughly enjoyed seeing every home in our neighborhood during both day and night on several different dates.

Thank you to outgoing chairperson, Wade Thrift, for spearheading this effort for so many years!

DAY CATEGORIES: • Best Overall (5112 Caledonia Road)• Best Door (4709 King William Road)• Best Wreath (5725 Regent Circle)• Most Creative (5104 King William Road)

NIGHT CATEGORIES: • Best Overall (5306 Caledonia Road)• Best Door (5202 Devonshire Road)• Best Tree (4902 New Kent Road)• Most Creative (1509 Westover Hills

Boulevard)

COMBINED CATEGORIES• Most Reflective of Historic Westover Hills

(1806 Westover Hills Boulevard)• Most Festive (5201 King William Road)• Most Inviting to Santa (5605 St.

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WHES Yard Sale May 5The Westover Hills Elementary School PTA is partnering with the WHNA for our First Annual Spring Yard Sale Fundraiser! The PTA will be hosting a yard sale on the front yard of the school 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, May 5th, as part of the WHNA Yard Sale, and we’d love to have you join us.

We are accepting any and all donations (perhaps you’ve seen our SmartBox out front, generously donated by the good folks at SmartBox). If you have items you’d like to get rid of but you don’t want the hassle of hosting a sale on your own, please let us sell them for you!

Whether you are shopping or selling we hope to see you on May 5th. Thanks for your support of our local school. Please contact Jody 804-647-4940 or [email protected] with any questions. n


The first six years of my life, I grew up in a small neighborhood in Pittsburgh,

not too dissimilar to Westover Hills, called “Squirrel Hill.” My parents only had one car at the time, and typically my dad needed it for his daily commute to work. That meant that my mom, brother, and I got around on foot. I clearly remember walking from the store with them, my brother perched atop a mound of groceries loaded in the stroller with him. We couldn’t go a block without stopping to chat with a neighbor, or popping into a shop that had a fun storefront. I remember the day I was old enough to walk alone to the corner store, Ruggieri’s Market. Ruggieri’s was a neighborhood family business dating back to 1915. The owners and clerks knew every customer by name and you didn’t have to bring cash to make a purchase.

When I moved to Westover Hills seven years ago, I saw the Richmond manifestation of my childhood memories in Squirrel Hill. I imagined that one day there would be a local market where my children would walk to get ice cream and a place to meet with neighbors to catch up on life. My passion for making our merchant’s area a vital and thriving business district is entirely driven by this vision. And while the Westover Hills shopping area hasn’t quite lived up to my expectations yet, I remain optimistic. We have trendy new restaurants like Little Nickel, right next to neighborhood institutions like O’Toole’s. For the first time in years, we have an energetic committee

ready to undertake the hard work of revitalizing the merchants’ area on Forest Hill Avenue. We have the support of the city administration and our elected officials and we have merchants engaged in the process.

Exciting changes are afoot in our area—just a few nights ago I was having dinner at Little Nickel (my fifth visit since its opening). The place had an hour wait the entire night, people waiting for a table were pressed up against those sitting at the bar, and kids were spilling out of doors and onto the front porch. It was tight quarters, but everyone was in good spirits. As usual, I saw friends from the neighborhood, but what was more exciting is that I ran into a friend who lives in Windsor Farms. She and three of her neighbors ventured over to “our side of the river” to try out Richmond’s hottest new spot. This is precisely why a Merchant’s Committee is so important. We must create more opportunities through our business district to draw in people from across the city, and to showcase all Westover Hills has to offer. I want Richmond’s “best kept secret” to be a secret no more! I don’t want us to be a Carytown or Libbie and Grove; I want to be the “Walks at Westover” a place beyond compare.

Going into my second year as WHNA’s President, I am redoubling

President’s Columnby Sarah Abubaker

my efforts to create a vibrant and thriving business district in our neighborhood. I am joined by a small but dedicated WHNA Merchants’ Committee, led by Bruce Gould, who has seen commerce in our area wax and wane over the last thirty years. However, we cannot do this alone! We need the neighborhood to continue to rally around our local merchants like Zata, O’Toole’s, Maldini’s and Outpost. We need residents to speak up when they see something that looks wrong, like overflowing dumpsters or potholes; and we need our merchants to engage in the process, and share their priorities, and how we can best support them. We will only succeed if we work hand-in-hand. If you have any interest in joining the Merchants Committee, or have any suggestions, please contact me or Bruce.

We thought we would kick-off this revitalization effort with a fun project. If you have pictures,stories or memories of merchants who have occupied our commercial area on both sides of Forest Hill Avenue between Prince Arthur Road and Prince George Road/W. 47th Street and the first few blocks of Westover Hills Boulevard on either side of Forest Hill Avenue, please email me at [email protected] or Bruce at [email protected]. n

The Westover Theater, circa 1962. Have any photos or memories of the merchant area?


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River and Trail Festival at Good Shepherd Episcopal SchoolMark your calendars for May 12th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Good Shepherd Episcopal School’s upcoming River and Trail Festival (formerly Community Bike Bash) will celebrate all things outdoors afforded by our beautiful Forest Hill Park and James River Park System. This year the festival will again showcase mountain bikes, local biking experts, and bike-related non-profits, but it will also include river sports, as well as conservation organizations, local food by Kitchenette, music by Tin Can Fish Band, and local artists. Most importantly, this event will benefit the Richmond Cycling Corp, a non-profit organization which creates and coaches cycling teams for youth living in Richmond’s housing projects.

This event was created as part of Good Shepherd’s increased focus on place-

based education and environmental stewardship. Place-based education is the process of using the local community and environment as a starting point to teach concepts in language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, technology, and other subjects across the curriculum. GSES has initiated phase one of the “place-based” curriculum through Outdoor Education with its youngest students, and next year seeks to extend it to the entire K-8 population. Ultimately, GSES hopes to become a resource to Richmond City Public Schools.

If you have questions about the River and Trail Festival or wish to set up a tour of Good Shepherd Episcopal School, contact Elizabeth Coleman at [email protected] or (804) 231-1452. Hope to see you on May 12th! n

Westover Hills Neighborhood Association recognized for 40 years of serviceOn February 21, 2018, House Joint Resolution No. 311 recognizing our neighborhood association for 40 years of helping to preserve, protect and improve the quality of life in Westover Hills was passed. WHNA President Sarah Abubaker worked with Delegate Betsy B. Carr to officially recognize the association for its 40th anniversary. Here’s to 40 more! n

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Neighbors are already sharing great pics of the merchants area on the neighborhood FaceBook page, www.facebook.com/groups/whna.rva/

Remember the drive-in that was located where CVS is currently? It went through many changes of ownership. In the photo above, you can see the building that currently houses Carpet Cuts and The Locker Room. Garrigan’s Real Estate seen at left was located in the strip of stores west of the Forest. Kosmos 2000 was in the China’s Best spot and had a robot that would deliver your pizza!

2018 SESSION

INTRODUCED

18105200D1 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3112 Offered February 21, 20183 Commending the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association.4 ––––––––––

Patrons––Carr; Senator: McClellan5 ––––––––––6 WHEREAS, the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association was founded in January 1978 and is7 celebrating its 40th anniversary of serving as the governing body for nearly 1,000 homes in Westover8 Hills; and9 WHEREAS, the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association works to preserve, protect, and improve

10 the quality of life in Westover Hills, a thriving community established in southwest Richmond in 1924;11 and12 WHEREAS, the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association offers a forum for residents to share new13 ideas and provides a unified voice for residents when communicating concerns and requests to city14 officials; and15 WHEREAS, by supporting constructive community activities, the Westover Hills Neighborhood16 Association stimulates the individual and collective growth of its residents and increases public safety17 and general welfare in the area; with its cozy, tree-lined streets and vibrant spirit, the Westover Hills18 neighborhood is one of the Richmond area's most sought-after places to make a home; the neighborhood19 features a wide array of different architectural styles and many beautiful lawns and gardens; and20 WHEREAS, a testament to the success of the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association and the21 stature of the neighborhood, five Westover Hills homes were selected to take part in the Garden Club of22 Virginia's prestigious Historic Garden Week in April 2017; and23 WHEREAS, the illustrious house tour, which showcases over 250 of the most beautiful private24 residences, churches, museums, and historic sites around the Commonwealth each year, coincided with25 the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association's biannual Twilight Tour; now, therefore, be it26 RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby27 commend the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and, be28 it29 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution30 for presentation to the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association as an expression of the General31 Assembly's admiration for its work to serve and promote Westover Hills.

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SAFETY: All RACERS MUST WEAR A HELMET: NO EXCEPTIONS!! Coqui Cyclery will provide safety bike checks on the morning of the race.

REGISTRATION: Fee is $25 which includes the training sessions and a tee shirt and other information in the registration pack. Register online at www.friendsofforesthillpark.org/spring-classic.html or at Coqui Cyclery, 3416 Semmes Avenue. Register in person on April 7, 1:00-3:00 pm or the day of the race, April 8, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, but T-shirts in your size may not be available. In-person registration is $28. n

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MEDITATION FOR A MORE PEACEFUL AND HEALTHY LIFE6:30 pm, May 2 Please join Gerry Gorman, long time meditator for this informative workshop. Learn to incorporate a simple yet powerful technique into your life.

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SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY2:00 pm, June 16 Enjoy outdoor and indoor activities for the whole family.

MOVIE MONDAY 4:00 pm, June 18 - “Coco” 4:00 pm, June 25 - “Paddington 2”

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WHNA makes committee changesNEXT MEETING IS APRIL 10, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMThe Westover Hills Neighborhood association meets the second Tuesday of every month at Café Zata. At these meetings you can chat with neighbors and hear updates from folks such as our City Council Representative Kristen Larson, School Board Representative Jonathan Young and Police Officer Gainous. At the February meeting new officers and committees were elected as below.

President: Sarah AbubakerVice President: Matthew RoySecretary: Ashley HallTreasurer: Melissa ButlerMembership: Rich MeagherGovernance: James McCue Special Events: Picnic - Molly and Tom Olejer, and Brianne Zambriczki Yard Sale - Louise Freedman

Fourth of July Parade - Laura DysartFireworks - Jennie and Travis ShawSchools: Bryce LyleWelcome: Debbie Ingersoll and Elena LamannaYards of the Month/Holiday Decor: Suzy Keeley and Chris Gorey, Alexnadra and Zach Korman, and Dick BraggCommunications: Debbi Ingersoll (Crime Watch), John Coski (stray watch), Dick Bragg (Rag Delivery), Val Murphy (Rag Ads), and Page Hayes (Rag Editor)Merchants: Bruce GouldBeautification: Robert Kelly (chair) TBD (co-chair)Community Involvement: Dick Bragg

If you are interested in volunteering your time, Robert Kelly is looking for a new co-chair for beautification. n

Join us 6:00 pm, April 10

WHNA’s regular monthly meetings are the second

Tuesday of each month at Cafe Zata. This month the meeting begins at 6 p.m. and will include a big economic development announcement for the empty lot next to DaVita Forest Hill Avenue Dialysis. Everyone is welcome to attend!

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Isn’t it great to see new and exciting businesses opening along the Forest Hill Ave-Westover Hills Blvd corridor? With Little Nickel already hopping every night and new businesses working to open soon on both sides of the street (Happy Empanada, yum!). Thanks to Sarah Abubaker, Bruce Gould and other neighborhood leaders who are working to reignite the merchants association in this area. My office will continue to work with zoning, code enforcement and the Department of Public Works to help ensure that the corridor is well maintained. I am excited to see this area continue to grow.

Speaking of growth, the city has recently launched Richmond 300 to update our master plan. The plan developed over the next two years will guide our growth through the city’s 300th anniversary in 2037. Our planning department presented a high-level overview of this plan at the March WHNA meeting and will continue to engage the public through the process. To learn more and get involved please visit Richmond300.com.

As Winter turns to Spring, my office is gearing up for budget season! This is a season of hard work, long meetings and probably a few late nights, but I am excited to work collaboratively with my colleagues and the mayor to set a course for next year that continues

to move our city forward. If you would like to share your thoughts on the city budget or any other priorities please do not hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected] or give me a call at 646-5646.

I always enjoy visiting with the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association each month at Cafe Zata and I hope to see you at a meeting soon. Also, please mark your calendars for my next quarterly 4th District Meeting on June 14th at Huguenot Community Center at 6:00 pm. n

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I am happy to report that the long-awaited Forest Hill Lake dredging

project is now complete. Crews worked through December and

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Steven Engeman and Deanna Lee 5206 New Kent Road

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Charles Swanson and Hasan Kecell 1602 Prince Edward Road

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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 WH West Entrance

• Home Tour

• Neighborhood picnic, which included over 350 families

• Westover Hills Elementary School Carnival

• Music in the Park

• Westover Hills Rag Newsletter

Join now! Use the form to the right or go online westover-hills.org/membership


Membership FormJoin or renew for 2018!(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, or complete and return this form with your $15 dues payment: (checks made payable to WHNA)

Treasurer, Westover Hills Neighborhood AssociationP.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.

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

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:

Annual Picnic Westover Hills Elementary School

Spring House Tour Merchant’s Association

Beautification/Clean-up (“Alley Rallies”) Westover Hills Library Advisory Group

July 4th Children’s Parade July 4th Riverside Drive Fireworks

Holiday Decorations Contest Yard of the Month Awards

Welcome New Neighbors Stray Watch (Lost and Found Pets)

Neighborhood Watch Membership Mailings

Neighborhood Yard Sale The RAG newsletter delivery

Other:


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G A L L E R Y1412 W. 43RD ST. • RICHMOND, VA 23225 • 233-1758

It’s Spring!The gallery is blooming with visual treats.

GALLERY HOURSTues–Thur 10am–6pm; Fri and Sat 10am–4pm

43rd Street Festival of the ArtsSaturday, September 15, 2018 • 10am–5pm

Got a story for the Westover Hills Rag Newsletter?

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!


Officers Terms of office began September 2016 and run through the end of 2018Office Name Address Phone Email

President Sarah Abubaker 5212 Devonshire 287-6583 [email protected]

Vice Pres. Matthew Roy 5223 Forest Hill [email protected]

Secretary Ashley Hall 5033 Devonshire 706-504-5242 [email protected]

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

Other Board MembersPast President Bryce Lyle 4718 King William 387-5967 [email protected]

Membership Rich Meagher 5208 Devonshire 231-1435 [email protected]

Special Events Molly and Tom Olejer (picnic) 5204 Devonshire 690-5353 [email protected] Brianne Zambriczki (picnic) 5104 Devonshire 412-609-9847 [email protected] Laura Dysart (4th of July Parade) Jennie and Travis Shaw (Fireworks)

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

Welcome Debbi Ingersoll 5007 Sylvan 986-3275 [email protected] Elena Lamanna 5120 Sylvan [email protected]

Yards/Month & Suzy Keeley & Chris Gorey 5311 Caledonia 233-0563 [email protected] Holiday Decor Alexandra & Zach Korman 1901 Westover Hills 339-6709 [email protected] Dick Bragg 5430 Dorchester 231-3252 [email protected]

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

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