Hello everyone

Just a reminder that the monthly OHNA (Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association) meeting is Tuesday, July 27th, at 7 PM at the WBCH.

Dr. Merchant will be visiting to give a presentation on his traumatic brain injury study (see below for the details).

Thanks
Jennifer Hancock
President (Interim), OHNA

VCU Department of Emergency Medicine Public Disclosure

Progesterone for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury

Learn about a traumatic brain injury study that may affect you or someone you know

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is sudden damage to the brain caused by an outside force to the head – such as a car crash, a fall, or from something hitting the head. Did you know that every 15 seconds someone in the US suffers a major TBI, and every 5 minutes someone is forever disabled as a result of TBI? Are you aware that TBI is the leading cause of death and disability in children and adults under 45 years of age?

TBI can affect a person’s ability to think and remember things. It can also cause problems with balance and coordination. TBI can prevent a person from returning to work or functioning independently. TBI can cause permanent brain damage or even death.

ProTECT III is a research study designed to see if progesterone, a hormone normally found in our bodies, can reduce the amount of brain damage caused from a TBI. Previous studies suggest that progesterone, given immediately after a TBI, may help treat brain injuries by reducing brain swelling and damage.

There is no specific drug treatment for traumatic brain injury. The reason for doing this study is to find out if progesterone is safe and if it works better than standard medical care alone in reducing the brain damage caused from a TBI. If progesterone helps brain injury patients get better, it will mean a big improvement in TBI treatment!

Normally, researchers get permission (consent) before a person can be included in a study. A person with a traumatic brain injury will not be able to give consent at the time of injury. Since TBI must be treated quickly, there might not be enough time to locate and talk to the person’s legal guardian about the study, so it’s possible that a person might be enrolled in the study without his/her legal guardian’s consent. This is called “Exception from Informed Consent” (EFIC). Once the legal guardian is located, they will be asked to give their permission for you to continue in the study.

The purpose of this handout is to notify our community about this trial, to provide contact information and resources where you can learn more, including an option to decline participation.

Local ProTECT III Contact Information
Phone: 804-828-1456
E-mail: protect@vcu.edu
www.protectiii.com

Byrd House Market presents Wine Down Tuesday and Chef MaMusu at Grace’s Mulberry Tree Cafe – July 27
Celebrate the culinary offerings of Chef MaMusu and Nate Gutierrez as you sip Grayhaven and James River Cellar (from 6-8pm) while sitting in the cool of William Byrd Community House’s most respected natural resource: The Mulberry Tree in Grace Arents Community Garden – MUCH more 3:30-7pm at the Market…

Cooking as a 2nd Language #5 – Like a Big Family Reunion! See photos on Byrd House Market Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=194674&id=102635361385&ref=mf

Visit our Vendor Product List for 7/27 at byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com – Along with the Fresh, Gorgeous & Seasonal Fruits Veggies and Cut Flowers, we have Potted Evergreens & Perennials, Sweet and Savory Pies, Pastries, Chocolates, Teas, Coffees, Beaded and Recycled Materials Jewelry, Farm Fed Beef/Pork/Chicken, Eggs, Cheese, Focaccia & Baguettes…anyway you get the picture!!!

So, where will you be between 3:30 and 7pm for shopping, and between 6 and 8 pm for sippin’ & suppin’ …?

The plans for the Northbank Trail Bridge have been approved by the Planning Commission and CAR. Work, after final approval by VDOT to proceed (which is a requirement) is hoped to commence later this summer.

However, before we can begin we will have to solve an issue with ADA accessibility. The bridge itself is accessible. However, most of the trails leading to and from it are not.

We have met with VDOT and DPW and are working to correct this. Once we get final approval on this from VDOT, we will bid the work out and begin construction.

Regarding questions that have posed about the funding, we are not in any danger of losing it. We have been assured by VDOT of this. In fact, we have been encouraged to seek additional funding for the downside portion of the trail to Tredegar Street by VDOT. This yet to be determined, but informally they are supportive of this work.

Saturday, July 24
John McCutcheon in Concert, with Susan Greenbaum
VCU Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.
Get Your Tickets Today: $20 adults/$10 students/$50 family
email tickets@rpec.org or call 232-1002
Tickets also available at the door!

Police report:

Fourth Precinct investigators need the public’s help to identify four people of interest in connection with a violent robbery of a 60-year-old woman Wednesday afternoon.

The three males and one female being sought are pictured in the below photos.

The victim was walking in the 100 block of Pine Street at approximately 3:30 p.m. Wednesday when two males pushed her to the ground and yanked off her purse.

The two males were last seen getting into a dark SUV, possibly a black Chevy Tahoe or black Yukon, and driving away.

The first suspect is described as a Latino male in his 20’s, weighing about 180 pounds, approximately 6’0” with short hair and a thin build. He was last seen wearing a navy blue shirt, tan shorts and tennis shoes.

The second suspect is described as a Latino male, age 20 to 21, approximately 5’9,” and weighing between 165 and 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt.

If anyone has any information to identify these individuals, please call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or Detective A. Sleem at 646-2925.

Chefs R 4 Kids, a cooking class for young children and their families, is a partnership between the William Byrd Community Class and Women Chefs and Restaurateurs aimed at empowering kids to cook and encouraging families to make healthy choices.

“It’s easier to talk about nutrition in a relaxed setting, with food, rather than a lecture,” Ellie Basch, head chef at Savor Café in Manchester, said.

During the class, the kitchen atmosphere was kinetic as mother and child pairs chopped basil, garlic and potatoes, while Schmidt supervised. Basch manned a station at the stove with Raquel, a participant with culinary aspirations.

“I like when we make the food; it smells good!” Raquel said. “I want to learn more recipes, hopefully I’ll get to do them one day when I’m a chef.”

In addition to the Holly Street one on the flyer above, there’s also one listed on Craigslist that starts at 10 am and takes place next to Fine Foods.

The next Community Dinner at SynerGeo will be this coming Monday, July 19th, at 6pm. Just show up at 349 S. Laurel St. with a dish to share, and have a great time meeting neighbors and eating too much.

Here’s a recent announcement:

Dear Supporters,

The Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor Tier 2 DEIS for the portion from Richmond to Raleigh has been released and 8 public hearings have been scheduled along the corridor. To find our joint talking points, go to www.VHSR.com/SEHSRT2EIS

The full study can be found at, http://www.sehsr.org/deis/deis.html, along with a link to submit electronic public comments. All public comments are due by August 30th. The dates and locations of the public hearings are copied below, and all hearings begin at 7:00 pm with a public viewing beginning at 5:00 pm.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Greater Richmond, VA
Virginia DMV Cafeteria
2300 W. Broad Street, 1st floor
Richmond, VA 23269

Rescuers were unable to resuscitate a woman whose body was pulled out of the James River this evening near the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar.

Richmond Police Capt. David L. Martin confirmed that the woman, who he said appeared to be in her mid-40s, did not survive after being pulled from the river.

He said an emergency call came in at 6:57 p.m., rescuers recovered her body at 7:27 p.m. and then tried unsuccessfully to resuscitate her.

Witness Logan Bryan, 16, said she saw the woman in distress next to an island offshore. Bryan said she saw the woman’s hands waving then drop below the surface of the water and not reappear.

Hopefully this means safer and smoother driving.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Pleasants Park – Refreshments Served

Dedicated in 1956, the war memorial was strategically placed along U.S. 1 so that anyone passing through Richmond would see it. When the education center opens in September, thousands more will be stopping year-round to not only honor Virginia’s veterans, but also to learn from and interactively experience the stories of World War II through the Persian Gulf War.
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Included in the additional 17,300 square feet of space will be an 800-seat amphitheater, 200and 75-seat auditoriums, a 200-seat classroom, a research library, a conference room, a gift shop and numerous exhibits throughout the halls.

School groups and other visitors will be able to enjoy tours that include the memorial’s documentary series, “Virginians at War.” Jon Hatfield, the executive director of the war memorial, said he is especially excited about the 16-minute film to be shown in the larger auditorium. One segment will include artificial snow in the auditorium to simulate harsh winters of the Korean War.

“Somebody said to me, ‘Isn’t that a little bit too much Hollywood?’ I said, ‘No’” Hatfield said. “If it causes one child or one person to want to come to the memorial and we can get them here and teach them about the sacrifice of Virginians and all Americans so that we have the freedoms that we have, I’d say it’s just exactly the right amount of Hollywood.”

The location is not in the neighborhood, but since this falls in nearby downtown in a sort of grey area where I do not know of any current community blog coverage, I figured I would bring some attention to it here. I do not know who is at fault, but it concerns me nonetheless. Hopefully, the Mayor’s new committee on pedestrian and bicycles will eventually weigh in on possibly how to prevent. Ride/drive safe, the life you save maybe your own.

This past week Pescados opened its doors for business at the corner of S. Pine Street and China Street, which previously hosted the Hollywood Grill and before that, the Chuck Wagon. With the help of contractor Bob WIndsor, the venue has been renovated and freshened with bright colors and murals.

This is in addition to their Midlothian Turnpike restaurant.
Known for their ‘Latin/Caribbean Inspired Seafood”, Pescado’s will certainly add another flavor to Pine Street, already famous for Mamma Zu’s.

Because of its relatively small size, you may want to call ahead if you plan to eat there to check on table availability- 804.644.FISH

Friday, June 25 at 8:45 PM
Pleasants Park (corner of S.Laurel and Albemarle)
Hotdogs, snowcones, and more

Belvidere Repaving Project Begins This Week

Although traffic may be crazy during the work on Belvidere, there is one good thing: no parking restrictions since you can’t park on the road anyway.
“If you have road rage, I would avoid this area at all costs,” exclaims Kimberly.

Randolph pool and all others will open beginning June 23rd. The pools are free and open daily all summer.

Summer Pool Schedule

Outdoor pools are open from mid-June through Labor Day.

Open/free swim & adult/family swim hours:

Monday – Friday, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Holidays, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.