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		<title>Swizzle the Cat is Missing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the Westover Hills Straywatch; “Swizzle,” a 4-year-old male, medium-sized steel gray hair, green-eyed Tabby cat, went missing on the night of August 31 from his home on the 5100 block of Evelyn Byrd. He’s sweet-tempered and had surgery recently. If you see him or know of his whereabouts, please call Janice at 901-3395. (I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/09/02/swizzle-the-cat-is-missing/</link>
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		<title>Graziano to Speak at Eyes on Richmond</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the press release; Council President Kathy Graziano to serve as key-note speaker for first meeting of St. Paul&#8217;s Episcopal Church‘s 2010 Eyes on Richmond lunchtime forum season Celebrating 13th Season: Cost $8 &#8211; Reservations required WHAT: The Honorable Kathy Graziano, President of Richmond City Council, Councilwoman, Southwest 4th District will serve as the key-note [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/09/02/graziano-to-speak-at-eyes-on-richmond/</link>
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		<title>“An Hour in Hell” Comes to Forest Hill Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[RunRideRace.com has worked with the Department of Parks and Recreation to bring what is more or less (I say that because the course will run slightly afoul of a traditional cyclocross course) a cyclocross series to Forest Hill Park September 8, 15, and 22nd before the Virginia Cyclocross series returns in earnest for the year [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/09/01/%e2%80%9can-hour-in-hell%e2%80%9d-comes-to-forest-hill-park/</link>
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		<title>Rain Barrel Workshop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rain Barrel Workshop Monday, September 13, 2010 6:30pm &#8211; 7:30pm The Alliance and Clean VA Waterways are providing a Rain Barrel Workshop at Forest Hill Park in Richmond, VA. Come learn about the benefits of rain barrels and how to install and maintain them. Each participant will go home with a rain barrel. Cost: $65 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/09/01/rain-barrel-workshop-2/</link>
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		<title>Forest Hill Neighborhood Watch Update</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Message from Shannon Taylor Forest Hill Neighborhood Watch Coordinator www.ForestHillNeighborhood.com 1. Neighbors are still reporting suspicious vehicles to the police. The following vehicles have been observed lurking about the area. If you see these cars, please report it to the police at 646-5100. Near Dunston &#38; 46th Street Alley &#8211; large van with license plate [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/09/01/forest-hill-neighborhood-watch-update/</link>
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		<title>Kendensky the Cat is Missing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kendensky is a tabby that is brown, and black stripes as in photo. Very friendly, He does not have a collar on because he has never left our yard and God willing -a collar will be added. He is over weight fellow. Very nice coat. Age 11. We miss him- he has been missing since [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/09/01/kendensky-the-cat-is-missing/</link>
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		<title>Music in the Park for Sept. &amp; Oct.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There were some change to the last Music in the Park performer, updated schedule below.]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/31/music-in-the-park-for-sept-oct/</link>
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		<title>Where is This?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Since I had two requests for another one and I aim to please, where in the Hills and Heights area was this captured?]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/31/where-is-this-2/</link>
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		<title>Back To School Hotline</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Richmond Public Schools will operate a Back-to-School Hotline Sept. 1–10 to assist parents, students and others with any questions they might have regarding the opening of the 2010-2011 school year. Citizens may call the Richmond Public Schools Back-to-School Call Center at 254-6188 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. [via]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/31/back-to-school-hotline/</link>
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		<title>Dog Found on West 49th Street</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jay who lives on the 800 block of West 49th Street sent this in; This morning (Monday, 8/30) a stray dog approached me as I was leaving for work. She is a Jack Russell looking dog, white with brown spots on her back and a brown head. She must have been lost for quite a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/30/dog-found-on-west-49th-street/</link>
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		<title>Saturday&#8217;s Basket</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hills and Heights is excited to have a new author. Please welcome Ashley. Ashley lives in the area and is the cook behind the blog, pantry2plate. We are hoping to make this a weekly feature, which will include what she purchased at the Farmer&#8217;s Market and how she is using the goodies. On non-market weekends, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/30/saturdays-basket/</link>
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		<title>Local Artist Follows Route 1 &#8211; Show Opens Friday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Forest Hill resident, artist and all around good guy Steve Hedberg has a show opening this Friday, from 6-9 p.m. at the Glave Kocen Gallery. Steve traveled along Route 1 and captured bits of America that are off the breakneck beaten path of the Interstate Highways. The video below does a much better job describing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/30/local-artist-follows-route-1-show-opens-friday/</link>
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		<title>Video Tour of the Stone House</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was doing some random searches on YouTube and came across this video by user KeithAshley78.]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/29/video-tour-of-the-stone-house/</link>
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		<title>Any Cajen or Rebar Graffitti on Your Property?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have any property damaged with either of the tags below please call 646-5100 and file a report. Officer W. Hawkins Kuper, Community Ofc. &#8211; Environmental Ofc. &#8211; Graffiti Det. of the 3rd Precinct is building a case against two individuals recently arrested. The more examples of damage the better the case.  Media Release [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/29/any-cajen-or-rebar-graffitti-on-your-property/</link>
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		<title>Attempted Car Burglary on New Kent</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the Westover Hills Neighborhood Watch; A resident in the 5600 Block of New Kent Rd. (Westover Hills West) reports that someone entered his unlocked car in front of his house the night of August 24 around 10:00 p.m. The suspect was in the driver&#8217;s seat, with the door open, and light on. They banged [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/27/attempted-car-burglary-on-new-kent/</link>
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		<title>Stories Quarterly Sale</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From Facebook; Our 2nd Quarterly Sale for 2010!! Everything in all 3 stores will be 25% off. At Forrest Hill, The Book Exchange area (1 of the 4 stores across) will include extra savings! Paperbacks at $1.00, larger paperbacks at $2.00 and hardbacks at $3.00. The 25% discount applies to DVDs, T-Shirts, Action Figures/Toys, Graphic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/27/stories-quarterly-sale/</link>
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		<title>Graziano Profiled on Richmond Magazine.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Richmond Magazine.com has a lengthy profile of City Council President Kathy Graziano. The profile takes a look at both her supporters and detractors. Overall though the article seems to fall into the positive category. Then in 2008 Graziano used her discretionary fund to launch what is now the South of the James Market, according to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/27/graziano-profiled-on-richmond-magazine-com/</link>
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		<title>Falls of the James Group E-newsletter Debuts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Falls of the James Group which is the local chapter of the Sierra Club unveiled it&#8217;s first E-newsletter &#8211; The Fall Line. Previous versions of the The Fall Line had been printed and a limited number will continue to be printed as the group transitions over to the more environmentally friendly electronic version. The big [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/27/falls-of-the-james-group-e-newsletter-debuts/</link>
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		<title>Water Main Break on Cherokee</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From UtilityBuddy Twitter; Water main break on Cherokee between Chellowe and Meridale. We&#8217;re on the scene. No water 7500-7600 Cherokee, Westham, Berwick, Vespar.]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/26/water-main-break-on-cherokee/</link>
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		<title>Richmond Multicultural Day Saturday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Richmond Multicultural Day Festival is this Saturday August 28 from 2:00 to 8:00 pm, on the front lawn of the Forest Hill Presbyterian Church (Forest Hill Ave and 44th St.). Performers from Virginia and Maryland representing five regions of the world, including the United States. There will be events for the kids including balloons, clowns, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/26/richmond-multicultural-day-saturday/</link>
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		<title>Calico Missing on Springhill</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From Craigslist; On August 24th we went out for just a little bit and we returned to find our cat missing. She is a female kitten about 7 months old with a red collar and a tag that said her name and my phone number, but it may have come off. She has yellow and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/26/calico-missing-on-springhill/</link>
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		<title>Shoe Warehouse Robbed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the RPD daily crime report; 3rd Precinct ROBBERY 8/24/10 6:21 p.m. 1208 Westover Hills Blvd. Clerks reported two unknown males robbed the Shoe Warehouse at gunpoint.]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/25/shoe-warehouse-robbed/</link>
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		<title>Forest Hill Avenue Cleanup</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The badly overgrown and unkempt vacant lot at 4930 Forest Hill Avenue is getting a new look. At one point it was going to be a mixed use development but that has fallen to the wayside. As a result of an agreement brokered by Council President Graziano, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/25/forest-hill-avenue-cleanup/</link>
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		<title>Byrd Park Bees Have a Southbank Connection</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160;Forest Hill&#8217;s resident arborist, Luke McCall, was recently featured on WTVR-6 for his efforts to save a beehive in a fallen tree in Byrd Park. I hope those bees and local gardeners are drafting a nice thank you letter to Luke.]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/25/byrd-park-bees-have-a-southbank-connection/</link>
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		<title>Traffic Calming on Boroughbridge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[City contractors are beginning work on a traffic calming project on Boroughbridge Road at the corner with Bassett Avenue. The project will consist of a landscaped raised circle in the middle of the street, to slow the traffic that uses Boroughbridge as a cut-through from Midlothian Turnpike to Jahnke Road. The project is overseen by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/25/traffic-calming-on-boroughbridge/</link>
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		<title>Change in RPD Sector 312 Leadership</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As of Friday, August 27, Lieutenant John A. O&#8217;Kleasky, Jr. will no longer be in charge of 3rd Precinct, Sector 312. Lt. O&#8217;Kleasky has been reassigned within the police department to a different Division. He is being replaced by Lieutenant Stephen E. McQuail. Thanks to John for all the work he has done in Sector [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/24/change-in-rpd-sector-312-leadership/</link>
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		<title>Back to School Giveaway &amp; Haircuts at George Wythe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Saturday the 28th from 10 a.m. to 12, students can get some help getting ready for school. George Wythe High School, 4314 Crutchfield Street John Marshall High School, 4225 Old Brook Road East End Family Resource Center, 2405 Jefferson Avenue The events will feature health screenings, dental screenings and performances by Richmond Public Schools [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/24/back-to-school-giveaway-haircuts-at-george-wythe/</link>
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		<title>New Pizza Place Confirmed by Richmond.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Karri Peifer of Richmond.com&#8217;s The Dish has verified the rumors of what is going into the old Mercedes shop on Forest Hill. And speaking of pizza, South Richmond / Westover Hills / Forest Hill / Woodland Heights is about to get some more of it. An old Mercedes dealership on Forest Hill Avenue is under [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/24/new-pizza-place-confirmed-by-richmond-com/</link>
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		<title>Where is This?</title>
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		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/23/where-is-this/</link>
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		<title>Patrick Henry Opening Ceremony Today</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At 9:30 a.m. today, politicians and parents will gather at the temporary location Woodland (Heights Baptist Church 611 W. 31st St) to officially open Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts. From the press release; The Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts will celebrate on Monday, August 23rd the school&#8217;s inauguration as the first [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/23/patrick-henry-opening-ceremony-today/</link>
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		<title>Friday is Movie Night at Forest Hill Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“The Princess and the Frog” in Forest Hill Park will be shown Friday the 27th starting at 7:30. Free popcorn &#038; cotton candy. Kids are encouraged to dress like the movie characters. &#8220;The Princess and the Frog&#8221; uses the older style of animation, in which it is all hand drawn as opposed to computer generated. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/22/movie-night-at-forest-hill-park/</link>
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		<title>Belle Island Stabbing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From NBC12; Richmond police are investigating a midday stabbing on Belle Island. It happened around 1:00 Saturday afternoon. Police say one man stabbed another multiple times in the torso. The victim was taken to VCU Medical Center for treatment and is expected to survive. No arrests have yet been made. Police ask anyone with information [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/21/belle-island-stabbing/</link>
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		<title>Disturbing Incident in Spring Hill/Woodland Heights Last Night</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Below is the text of an email I received today about a very threatening incident last night. Please be aware of what is going on and watch out for your neighbors; I live in Woodland Heights on 22nd Street and last weekend (8/14) someone came into my yard and tried to steal my grill. For [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/21/disturbing-incident-in-woodland-heights-last-night/</link>
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		<title>Arrest Made on Stonewall Ave.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This email for our Sector Lt. was nice to see; Greetings, Last night is a good example of the community observing someone suspicious and giving the police an opportunity to remove a criminal from the neighborhood. Great job! Possession of Burglary Tools. 2900 Blk Stonewall Ave. 08/19/10 2200 hrs. After receiving a call to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/20/arrest-made-on-stonewall-ave/</link>
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		<title>Farm to Family Bus Heading Our Way</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The bus is heading over to Forest Hill and Westover Hills Blvd (should be there by 11:30am) till 5ish. Bus has: Fresh corn, all kinds tomatoes, blue and blackberries, crisp gala apples, peaches, nectarines, watermelons and cantaloupes, squashes, milk, yogurt, cheese, tofu, lima beans and more&#8230;[via]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/20/farm-to-family-bus-heading-our-way/</link>
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		<title>Farmer&#8217;s Market Musicians Schedule</title>
		<description><![CDATA[South of the James Market CENTERSTAGE Musical Schedule: August 21st – Calvin Cecil August 28th – Heart Pine September 4th – Calvin Cecil September 11th – Big Tim and the Slim Jims September 18th – Richard and John September 25th – Emily Wilson October 2nd &#8211; Stephen Marusco October 9th – Big Tim and the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/20/farmers-market-musicians-schedule/</link>
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		<title>Woodland Heights Holiday House Tour Seeks Houses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the Woodland Heights Yahoo Group; The committee planning this year&#8217;s Woodland Heights Holiday House tour for December 5, met last night and decided if we do not get at least 5 more neighbors to be on the tour, we will have to cancel it this year. This is the only fund raising activity the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/20/woodland-heights-holiday-house-tour-seeks-houses/</link>
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		<title>Add an Event to the Calendar</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the areas I am trying to improve on our little blog is the calendar that resides in the left hand column. In the past I have done poorly in keeping it up to date. This is unfortunate since it could be a valuable tool to everyone. In addition to me working harder at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/19/add-an-event-to-the-calendar/</link>
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		<title>RideForJim Auction Update</title>
		<description><![CDATA[RideForJim has another great item up for the silent auction. The Raiders are coming, the Raiders are coming, the Lady Raiders  that is, and they are putting a Raiders Football Team Season Ticket Package into the Silent Auction! Come grab a cold Legend from one of the Ladies Saturday night! Weather is looking good or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/19/rideforjim-auction-update/</link>
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		<title>Shed Break-ins on Stonewall</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Shannon Taylor the Forest Hill Neighborhood Watch Coordinator reports; Last night (Aug. 18) a number of sheds were broken into in the 4300 block of Stonewall Avenue. Many of the sheds were locked, and in one case, the crook entered a yard through an unlocked privacy gate. Lawnmowers, weed wackers, grills, and other lawn tools [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/19/shed-break-ins-on-stonewall/</link>
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		<title>Deadline for Tree Stewards Fall Class is 8/31</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the city a press release that was sent my way by Amanda; Are you interested in learning more about proper tree care? The City of Richmond boasts one of the top urban forests in the country, and now you have the opportunity to learn more about the thriving trees in our community. Who: Richmond [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/19/deadline-for-tree-stewards-fall-class-is-831/</link>
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		<title>Summer Sizzler Hike Along the James</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Saturday, August 21 Summer Sizzler Hike through the James River Park System It’s back! This popular long distance hike on the renowned wilderness trails of the James River Park will reveal points of natural and historic importance. The hike will showcase additional improvements on the trail system. 9+ miles; be prepared for hot weather and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/18/summer-sizzler-hike-along-the-james/</link>
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		<title>Patrick Henry Seeking Donations for Holiday Auction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the PH Facebook page; Whew! The school is open! But our work is not done. We need your help to raise more funds. Consider donating a piece of art, service or gift certificate to our Second Annual Holiday Auction! You can email anise.meehan@yahoo.com or donate online. Thanks, as always, for your support! We couldn&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/18/patrick-henry-seeking-donations-for-holiday-auction/</link>
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		<title>Stormwater Utility Credits</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the City of Richmond DPU website; Non-residential The city of Richmond offers non-residential customers the opportunity to apply for up to 50 percent off their stormwater utility bill. Examples of low impact development building techniques that non-residential customers can implement to receive credits include pervious pavers, bioretention drains, and rain gardens. Residential The city [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/18/stormwater-utility-credits/</link>
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		<title>James River Discussion at Richmond.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Richmond.com is hosting an online discussion about the James Rivers next Tuesday as part of their ongoing series an Evening at Morton’s: An Online Community Conversation. At least 3 of the panelist have a Southbank connection, hit up the article above for full bios and a little Q&#38;A. Sarah Kim works for the James River [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/17/james-river-discussion-at-richmond-com/</link>
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		<title>Coney Island Cockabilly Roadshow at Plaza Bowl</title>
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		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/17/coney-island-cockabilly-roadshow-at-plaza-bowl/</link>
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		<title>Graziano Gift Presentation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fourth District Council Member Kathy Graziano admires a painting of the South of the James Farmers Market presented to her for her birthday August 14th at the market. She is flanked by her son, John Graziano and staff person David Hathcock. (Photo by Steve Skinner)]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/17/graziano-gift-presentation/</link>
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		<title>RideForJim Slideshow and More</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The slideshow gives a real feel for the event and even captures the youngest member of the H&#038;H staff. This is a great chance to support a great cause and rarely is it this much fun to contribute to charity. The late breaking news is over 70 riders registered for the events and they will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/16/rideforjim-slideshow-and-more/</link>
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		<title>Infant Care Options</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time to revisit the childcare options available for infants in our neighborhoods. This is always such an intensely personal decision. We&#8217;re not here to say what type of care is right for you and your child, just to share info. I found it incredibly difficult to find infant care so good luck to all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/16/infant-care-options/</link>
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		<title>Sector 312 &amp; 311 Police Reports for June</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lieutenant John A. O’Kleasky, Jr. has released the latest Sector 312 Report. During the month of June 2010, overall crime was down 22% in Sector 312. We reduced Motor Vehicle Thefts from 12 to 4 and there were no reported Burglaries of commercial properties, which is good news! We did however experience an increase in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hillsandheights.org/2010/08/16/sector-312-police-report-for-june/</link>
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