Getting Ready For The Next 120 Years…

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From St. Andrew’s School FaceBook page:

The stunning Star of Bethlehem has been safely rewired and the ceiling above it repaired. It now shines continuously above the stage in Baldwin Hall. Floors are being stripped down to the original wood, air conditioning is installed in Baldwin Hall – for the first time EVER! Old tile floors are being stripped, an old entrance is being opened up and made grand again and new offices are being created from old spaces. The central stairway is the last part to have the plaster renewed and on the exterior, every nook and cranny is being repaired and protected from water. We’re almost ready for The Next 120 Years.

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New Recycling Cans

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As forewarned, the new recycling containers were delivered in the neighborhood on August 10. It looks like a lot of residents are still figuring out what to do with them. Ideally, they are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. However, some Oregon Hill houses do not have alley access, and some of those do not even have easy access to their back yards. Residents should try to do the best they can to adapt. Ultimately, the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) is responsible for the roll out of the new recycling program and can answer questions. The hope is that these new recycling cans will encourage more recycling and reduce clutter and spillovers on front sidewalks. Don’t forget to sign up for “Recycling Perks”.

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WBCH and Rostov’s School Supply Drive: Aug. 8-15

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From the William Byrd Community House (WBCH) blog:

Rostov’s Coffee & Tea is a Richmond institution and WBCH is honored to partner with them in supplying those most in need with school items to start the school year.

Rostov’s is located on 1618 W. Main Street, RVA 23220
They have over 50 types of coffee and 60 types of tea.
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The supply drive will run from August 8 – 15, 2015
Rostov’s Coffee & Tea will match your school supply donation.

“OREGON HILL BEAUTIFICATION – YARD TOOLS NEEDED”

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This plea came from neighbor Jimmy Blackford last week in regard to upcoming volunteer work:

Can you lend us some yard tools for a special Oregon Hill work project happening Wed & Thurs of next week (8/12 & 8/13)?
We’re scraping the grass from our brick sidewalks. So we need:
– SQUARE BLADED SHOVELS & SPADES
– WHEEL BARROWS
– HEAVY DUTY SCRAPERS
– GARDEN EDGERS
– GARDEN RAKES
If you can provide any, please contact me by phone,text or email. If possible, you can mark each item with your name using duct tape or some such thing.
Also, if you’d like to join this project, please contact me. Some 50 VCU students are volunteering in Oregon Hill for this task. It’s going from 8am-1pm on Wed & Thursday. You could join us at any time there – but the earlier the better.
Yours,
Jimmy Blackford
prairiegates@hotmail.com
(804) 335-5808