Just saw this:
612 Idlewood Ave. goes up for auction tomorrow morning.
Meanwhile, the Times Dispatch is reporting that local property tax assessments will stay fairly flat.
Real Estate Auction and Assessments
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2 Serious Crimes To Report
Please inform your community of the crimes listed below. They are still under investigation and I will update you with further information as I receive it. Please ask anyone with any information on these crimes or any others to call the Police (nonemergency, 804 646 5100).
At approximately 4:00 am this morning a female reported that a black male entered her home in the 300 block of S. Laurel. Victim states that she was taken outside and raped in the alley. There was no weapon involved. Case is still under investigation and details are unclear at this time. I will update you as soon as I get any further information.
At approximately 8:30 last night 2 females reported that they were walking in the 100 block of S. Cherry when they were approached by 2 black females. One of the suspects displayed a black revolver and demanded money and cell phones. Suspects got $47 and a cell phone. No one was injured. No further details at this time.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Lt. Lisa Drew
got 30 or 40 miles in you?
Richmond Area Ridefinder has word on a great ride leaving out of Oregon Hill in a few hours:
The Mamma Zu ride begins at 9:30 A.M., Monday, January 19 from the intersection of Spring and Pine Streets in Richmond’s Oregon Hill neighborhood.Challenge. Ride 40 (or 30) miles along the James River with temperatures in the low thirties. Climb several short and some steep hills, and the two-mile Old Gun hill.
Reward. Scenic views of the James River and forest lined roads, some fast descents, and post ride lunch with cycling friends at Mamma Zu.
Pack it in…Pack it out…
From City Parks & Rec release:
Belle Isle users asked not to litter while service bridge is closed
Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities would like for individuals who use Belle Isle to be careful not to litter and to carry their own trash off the island while the park’s service bridge is closed for repair.
The vehicular service bridge located on the south side of the island was closed for repair following a safety inspection on January 12 that revealed cracks in the welded connections, which compromise the safety of the bridge.
This bridge was built in the early 1990’s primarily to provide access to the island by park maintenance and emergency vehicles. This bridge is NOT the suspension bridge used by pedestrians on the north side of the island, nor the footbridge that crosses the railroad on the south side of the island, which both remain open.
Closure of the service bridge currently eliminates vehicular access to the island and hampers the park staff’s ability to remove garbage.
Repairs to the bridge are expected to take eight to ten weeks, during which time the bridge will remain closed.
My personal plea: Please don’t bring glass bottles to the riverfront.
Random Food Posts
The Earthlings Organic Food Coop is still around and had a successful delivery this past Sunday at William Byrd Community House facilities. It is looking for new members.
This Wednesday evening at the Science Museum, the Sierra Club is hosting an open meeting that will feature Anne Darby and Jonah Fogel, with Richmond Area Food System Network, talking about ways to revitalize small farms and farmers, reduce the distance that food travels, and restoring value to fresh foods.
At this month’s Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting on Jan. 27 there will be a brief presentation by Dr. Alan Towne on Emergency Research, which may include some food topics…or epilepsy.
New Donation Info from Books On Wheels
Books on Wheels is now working with Network for Good in accepting donations.
http://www.networkforgood.org/This service offers a safe and easy way to make a tax-deductible donation to our organization to ensure that we continue in working to provide our services. Please visit our website at www.bookonwheels.com for more information and a link to the donation page if you are interested in donating, or feel free to pass this email on to others that might be interested.
Again, thank you for all your support along the way!!!
Sincerely,Shelley Briggs, MSW
Co-founder, Books on Wheels
www.bookonwheels.com
WBCH Board Member Profiled in Richmond Free Press
This link goes to an online PDF of a printed profile of William Byrd Community House Executive Board President Margaret Friedenberg in the Richmond Free Press. Given the the Free Press’ past treatment of it online content, I doubt this link will work in the long term.
Clown burial in Hollywood Cemetery
Big Tree Down On Pine Street
This big tree came down on 500 block of Pine Street recently. Some residents believe this portends new development on this lot, near Mama Zu’s.
From the Richmond Police Sector 413 Newsletter…
Oregon Hill
Oregon Hill once again leads the pack with only 2 crimes in December – one
burglary and one larceny. The burglary occurred at 225 S. Pine St. Unknown
suspect(s) entered the home between 9AM and 3PM on December 27th and stole
electronics. The larceny was of license plates at 611 S. Cherry Street by an
unknown suspect. Please call RPD if you have information on these crimes or any
others.For the year – you had a 40% decrease in violent crime and a 29% decrease in
property crime. Also – Detective Levin White is following up on some great leads
on violent crime that occurred earlier in the year in your area. Most of the crimes
should be cleared by arrest soon but I can’t give you any details of the investigation
at this time. Hopefully next month I will be able to fill you in.