archive for July, 2008
July 1, 2008
Traffic Signals out at West Broad and Hamilton
The traffic signal lights at West Broad and Hamilton streets were knocked out this morning by a crash that left a Richmond police officer with minor injuries.
Capt. Paul Kiniry said the crash occurred about midnight when a driver westbound in the 3700 block of Broad tried to turn south onto Hamilton to get on Interstate 195 but drove into the path of an eastbound marked police cruiser.
The impact smashed the signal light box and totaled both vehicles, Kiniry said.
July 2, 2008
Tim Barry and Josh Small Rock Mary Munford
I’ve been a fan of Avail’s Tim Barry for um well, 17 years. I guess that makes me old.
I’m also a huge fan of Mary Munford Elementary School teacher Sarah Kiesler.
You put the two together, with a classroom of second graders, and what you have is simply magic. Take a listen.
Vinyl Collective offers links to the mp3 versions and even talks of putting it out as a 7″. (A great idea if you ask me).
They not only played 3 songs which included 2 Woodie Guthrie renditions, but they also did a Munford Style version of “Shoulda Oughtta”. Their buddy, Dave Watkins, recorded the entire thing and the songs are available in mp3 format. I highly recommend everyone take a listen, the recording sounds great and the songs are so much fun with the backing gang vocals of the 2nd grade. After listening to the songs, I had the idea of asking Tim to let us put this out as a 7?. Tim and Josh could pose with the 2nd grade for the cover art. Let me know what you think.
Tim Barry live at Mary Munford Elementary School
June 10, 2008 – Ms. Kieslers 2nd Grade Class“Hey Lolly (by Woody Guthrie)” (download mp3)
“This Land.. (By Woody Guthrie)” (download mp3)
” Shoulda Oughta – Munford Style (Tim Barry)” (download mp3)
Wish I had inspiration like that when I was in grade school!
July 2, 2008
UR’s Ed Ayers Profiled in Style Weekly
Style Weekly’s Amy Biegelsen does a great job profiling University of Richmond’s President, Ed Ayers, as he celebrates his one-year anniversary at U of R. The cover story captures that likability exudes from him. And, to top it off, he’s got a way of putting things that keeps it real. When asked about his experience so far at UR, he says,
“It’s been so positive, it would sound dishonest if I told you,” he demurs.
The story continues:
He wants more cross-pollination among the schools and departments, more international students, more students from different income brackets. But his desire to reunite the school with the city crowns the overarching vision of a more inclusive campus.
…..Ayers also wants UR to be more inclusive in its own backyard, and he’s leading the push to bring the university downtown, literally. The new pro bono family law clinic, called UR Downtown, will sit across the street from the new federal courthouse on Eighth and Broad streets. Students from the law school will staff it alongside students from VCU’s School of Social Work. The center is slated to open in the fall.
The story offers much insight to an interesting and complicated man. Also, it touches on the complicated issue of race relations on a campus that has been voted the most homogeneous in the nation in past years. It is well worth the read.
July 3, 2008
Genworth Hosts All-American Celebration Tonight
Genworth Financial hosts an evening of fireworks, music and family activities tonight, Thursday, July 3rd at 6:30 p.m.
Genworth Financial is holding an All-American evening of music, fireworks and family fun starting at 6:30pm at Genworth Financial, 6620 West Broad Street. The United States Air Force Heritage Band performance begins at 7:30pm. Fireworks begin at 8:45. No pets, parking is free. Call 281-6699.
July 3, 2008
New Berry CSA Starts in Richmond
I am so excited to announce that Chris Humes has organized another wonderful Community Supported Agriculture berry and fruit co-op. This is slightly out of our area, but worth knowing about anyway. I know I’ll be joining, and I expect the drive to Lakeside to take less than 10 minutes. Here’s the scoop:
We [SPROUT Richmond] are pleased to announce the start-up of a new berry CSA for Richmonders.
Here are the details:WHO: Fruit and berry fans can now get in on enjoying an array of sun
ripened, just picked, local berries and fruits delivered nearby!WHAT: A weekly share consisting of a 5 lb+ tray of up to 6 pints, which
includes- always blackberries, blueberries and/or peaches, plums or
nectarines, and if available- raspberries. Although not certified
organically grown, all products are grown with sustainable farm production
practices.WHEN: Starts Wednesday July 9th thru early September 2008 for weekly
delivery! 9 weeks total.WHERE: CSA share trays will be delivered and available for pickup every
Wednesday evening from 5-7pm at the Lakeside Farmers Market at the Lakeside
Town Center, 6116 Lakeside Ave. Richmond, VA 23228.COST: $28 per week. Three scheduled payments of $84 OR pay in full to
receive DISCOUNT of 10%. Space is limited- act fast!HOW: Simply reply to this email [actually, you'll just need to email chrish@threemiles.com] and request your interest in joining. We
will send you additional information and tell you when you can start
enjoying fresh, local sweetness.ABOUT: Agriberry LLC- 25 years ago Anne Geyer established and began
directing the marketing program at Westmoreland Berry Farm near Oak Grove,
VA with her husband, farm co-founder, and current farm manager Charles
Geyer. With this vast expertise in dozens of summer berry varieties- Anne is
eager to share with a wider consumer base. Anne is applying her range of
experiences and her passion to establish other small acreage summer
Agriberry sites in rural/urban counties across Virginia; starting in Hanover
County in 2009. Anne is also an active board member on the National Berry
Crop Initiative; a member of the Virginia Farm Bureau Specialty Crop
Committee; a District 17 representative for the Virginia Extension
Leadership Council; and a Hanover County Master Gardener Volunteer.NOTE: Anne will be at the Hanover Tomato Festival from 9am-4pm this
Saturday, July 5th with examples of the Agriberry weekly berry/tree fruit
share!
July 3, 2008
Woman Found Shot in Near West End’s Westwood
A 42-year-old Richmond woman was in critical but stable condition today after being found shot in her West End home.
Kimberly Saunders, 42, was found shot about 6:30 a.m. yesterday in her home in the 900 block of Dunbar Street, off Patterson Avenue. Police said she was found in the entryway of her home. Capt. John Venuti, head of the violent crimes unit for Richmond police, said there was no sign of forced entry.
I lived less than a block from here, in Westwood, for many years. Despite its problems, I loved the neighborhood and still do. It is so sad that this happened. I’ll be keeping the neighborhood in my thoughts and prayers. It is a close-knit community, located behind the JCC on one side and behind the Westhampton Post office on the other. Many folks don’t even know the neighborhood is back there — it is made up of small one-way streets that go in circles. Hopefully everyone will rally to support her and she will get well quickly.
July 3, 2008
Two People shot off of Quioccasin Road near Pemberton
What is it about the heat that makes people want to shoot each other?
Two people were hospitalized last night after being shot at a western Henrico County apartment complex.
Henrico Police Lt. Bryan Cook said officers responded to a 7:15 p.m. call about a shooting that had occurred in the Nottingham Green apartment complex off Quioccasin Road, just east of Pemberton Road.
July 6, 2008
Free Seminar on Postpartum Depression July 12th
Jennifer Atkinson, MSW, LCSW, specializing in postpartum depression and perinatal and infant loss is hosting a free seminar this Saturday at Birth & Baby Kneads (behind Regency Mall) at 1404 Starling Drive in The Wellness Village at Starling
If you, or someone you know wants to learn more about baby blues or post partum depression come to the seminar Understanding the Emotional Roller Coaster during the Fourth Trimester
on July 12th, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Call 240-6779 to register.
