Has anyone seen the pair of black dogs wandering around lower Fulton off of Jennie Scher rd. and E. Richmond rd? They both look to be mixed, one female, and one male, the male looks like he has mange around the eyes. They both have no collars and seem to have no fear of cars. If anyone knows who these dogs belong to, could you please contact them. I would hate to see these dogs get hit by a car. I’ll post pictures the next time I see them.

Stop the Pain 804 is a new film, youth anti-violence program, and community based services aggregator aimed to connect Richmond residents with the services and programs that work for them. The film will be premiering at the Byrd Theatre in Carytown Sept 8th at 7PM. The 2900 block of West Cary Street will be closed Sept 8th between South Sheppard Street and South Boulevard from 4:30 to 10 p.m for the premiere. Check out the myspace page for the group and a trailer for the movie. I know I support anything that helps curb violence in Richmond and it’s always nice to learn about positive efforts.

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I have heard from several sources that the Church Hill Dog Park has Parvo. How does a dog park get Parvo? According to my veterinarian, an infected dog with Parvo sheds the virus and it can live in the soil for years. You can then get the virus on your shoes or the dogs feet and the moment your dog licks your shoe or it’s paw he or she has the chance of becoming infected. Because Parvo is a virus antibiotics are useless against it, therefore prevention is key. True or not this is a good reminder to make sure your dog is fully vaccinated and spayed or neutered before taking your dog to the dog park. Prevention will save you a lot of heartache in the end.

Just thinking a little in the future but these solar powered, combined trash cans/compactors might be great for the business district! The solar compacting means pick-up is not required as often, saving the planet by using less fuel in garbage trucks and beautifying places prone to overflowing trash cans. I think there is already one on the MCV campus. Check out more info. No harm in dreaming, right?

A new Gentle Yoga class will be held on Wednesdays at 7pm at the NRC. The class will help you:

• reduce stress
• learn breathing techniques for relaxation
• increase flexibility and strength

This class is open to all levels — from beginners to advanced students. If you’ve never taken yoga before, this is a great class to try.

Help support the NRC while you stretch! All proceeds from the class benefit the NRC. Suggested donation is $10 per class, or pay what you can (no one will be turned away).

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The Valentine Richmond History Center launched Richmond History Makers in 2005 to annually recognize, honor, and celebrate those everyday citizens and outstanding organizations that are making significant contributions to the greater Richmond region. Nominees are chosen based one of the following areas:

• Creating Quality Educational Opportunities
• Improving Racial Equality and Social Justice
• Demonstrating Innovative Solutions
• Promoting Stronger Communities
• Fostering Regional Cooperation

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First Precinct – Sector 111
Community Report
August 2009
Lieutenant James J. Laino
Click here for downloadable version (Word doc.)

During the month of August, the Sector experienced a 6% increase in Major Crime; a 60% decrease in violent crime (10 incidents reported in 2008 compared to 4 in 2009) and a 17% increase in property crime (58 incidents reported in 2008 compared to 68 in 2009). The 4 violent crimes reported included: 1 Aggravated Assaults (Domestic related), 1 Aggravated Assault and 2 robberies. Of the 4 violent incidents reported 2 of them have been cleared by arrest and the remaining 2 are still being investigated by detectives. The current trend in Property Crime continues to be thefts related to motor vehicles and residential burglaries.

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As seen in the Richmond Times Dispatch

Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced an 18-percent reduction today in the city’s purchased gas cost, which he said will result in an 11-percent gas bill reduction for a typical residential customer.

Jones said in a statement that the decrease came as a result of a decline in natural gas prices over the last several months.

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The Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association is having a clean-up of the Business District on Saturday September 26th from 9am until noon. Please come out and help clean up our Business District! Trash bags will be provided. Please bring work gloves.

If you have any questions, please email us at fultoncivic@gmail.com.

Thanks, and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday.