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VOL. 40 | No. 9
november
2015
SANDBRIDGE BEACH NEWS
SANDBRIDGE BEACH, VA 23456
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Letter from the president
We have had a very interesting early fall with
incessant heavy winds being our worst enemy,
luckily causing minimal beach erosion. Of
course, it could have been much, much worse
with a direct hit by Joaquin. Very fortunate,
again!
With 53 members present for our October
meeting, the Sandbridge Beach Civic League
hosted two candidates for the House of
Delegates: incumbent Barry Knight and Jeff
Staples. Make sure you take time to vote on
November 3.
The city is close to making a proposal regarding
Event Homes to present during the informal
council session on November 10. There will
be time for public review and comment prior
to when a final vote is taken to make this an
ordinance.
Sandbridge Oktoberfest at the Baja was a
Grand Deutsch occasion with food and bier
to celebrate. Pat Burns and the Oktoberfest
helfers deserve kudos preparing for this
event not once, but twice, due to a brush by
Joaquin. Jimmy Reeves was a joy to work
with switching dates. The nippy weather made
us realize fall had arrived for sure.
We are a unique community with many
opportunities to help our neighbors. If you
find you have extra time, think of joining
the rescue squad, helping at the day school,
or participating in one of our many events
that support local charities and generally
those in need. There are plenty of wonderful
accomplishments that can be achieved by
being “right neighborly”.
I received a call this week from my neighbor
to look out my window and enjoy the whales
traveling back and forth, jumping out of the
ocean within 100 yards off shore (Thanks
Chandler). It was a “wow” moment! Not
to mention watching the wave worshippers
hanging 10 on some classic fall breakers.
Enjoy the season and remember those less
fortunate. Keep our military heroes and their
families in your thoughts as well.
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Remember, in Sandbridge we have an “open
shore” policy! Enjoy where you are in life.
Joan
SANDBRIDGE BEACH CIVIC LEAGUE
GUEST SPEAKEr
City of Virginia Beach staff to discuss issues
regarding "Event Homes" in Virginia Beach.
Monday, November 16th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sandbridge Community Chapel.
Please come at 6:45 p.m. and enjoy refreshments with your friends and neighbors.
Christmas by the Sea
A Community Helping Those In Need
Proceeds benefiting Food Bank of SE Virginia and Virginia Beach SPCA
Saturday
December 5, 2015
10 AM - 4 PM
Antique and collectable
cars will be on display
at each home
Bakery/Arts and Crafts
Tickets are $20.00
in advance,
$25.00 day of tour
Sponsored by
A Dolphin’s Promise
Like us on Facebook at
Sandbridge Christmas by the Sea
Home Tour or contact us at
[email protected]
Call Today!
348-4180 or 426-2022
THE RITZ
2756 Sandfiddler Road
Siebert Realty
FROGGINN CASTLE
3325 Sandpiper Road
Sandbridge Blue
HAWAIIAN PALACE
2768 Sandfiddler Road
Sandbridge Blue
MAI TAI
3024 Sandfiddler Road
Sandbridge Beach Business
Association
VISTA ROYALE
2920 Sandfiddler Road
Sandbridge Realty
KILGORE HOME
365 Back Bay Crescent
Personal Home
2015-16 Meeting Dates
November 16, 2015­­ - Monday 7:00pm
January 18, 2016 - Monday 7:00pm
February 15, 2016 - Monday 7:00pm
March 21, 2016 - Monday 7:00pm
April 18, 2016 - Monday 7:00pm
May 16, 2016 - Monday 7:00pm
June 18, 2016 - Saturday 10:30am
Mark your calendars now so you can make
your plans to attend each of the Civic
League meetings. The meetings are held in
the Sandbridge Chapel Community Center
at 3041 Sandpiper Road. Meet your neighbors and
take part in your community business. Sandbridge
is YOUR community, and each resident counts.
*Come 15 minutes early to both morning or evening
meetings to socialize with neighbors.
Sandbridge Beach Civic League
Advertising Guide
All ads are to be submitted directly to the
advertising coordinator, by the 12th of each
month.
Black & White - Ad Prices:
1.5” x 2.25” size ad $50 per issue
2.25” x 3” size ad $90 per issue
Full Color - Ad Prices:
1.5” x 2.25” size ad $125 per issue
2.25” x 3” size ad $165 per issue
ADS ARE TO BE CAMERA READY
• No personal, political, individual real estate
agent/broker ads or flyers please.
• All ads must be prepaid. New ads will have a
three-month minimum.
• Make checks payable to Sandbridge Beach Civic
League and send to:
Ginny McCormac
325 Sage Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
For more info, contact Ginny at 721-5816
Sandbridge
Rescue Squad
Contact:
Joan Davis
757-714-2304
305 Sandbridge Rd.
Virginia Beach,
VA 23456
Sandbridge Community
Chapel
Traditional
8:30 AM
Sunday School
9:45 AM
Contemporary
11:00 AM
3041 Sandpiper Road
721-3105
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SANDBRIDGE BEACH NEWS is published monthly by the
Sandbridge Beach Civic League. Free to all paid up members of SBCL.
President........................................ Joan DavisSecretary.
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Vice President........................Cheryl CalorasTreasurer.
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....................................Kay Scafone
Secretary
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Treasurer
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Board of Directors
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Newsletter
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Co-Editor …..…...........Jim Belcher ……........................804-731-5829, [email protected]
Advertising …..............Ginny McCormac ……..............................................................721-5816
Mailing ….............…...Charlie & Chris Ellin …….........................................................426-8995
Website …..…..............Kathie Springer ……[email protected]
Website Submissions....Cheryl Caloras ........................................................ccaloras@gmail.com
Membership & Directory
By-Laws .................................................. Cheryl Caloras ...................................... 203-770-6537
Directory ................................................. Fred Greene ..................................................288-0372
Directory ................................................. Cary Shreve ..................................................573-7200
Directory Advertising .............................. Donna Earp ...................................................721-7711
Dues: $15/year. Make payable to Sandbridge Beach Civic League and mail to
SBCL, 2129 General Booth Blvd., Suite 103-180, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.
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DISCLAIMER: The articles in the Newsletter express the opinion of the authors and are not necessarily the opinions of the
Civic League. Your articles are welcome. Bylaws are available upon request by contacting the SBCL Secretary.
Deadline for news articles is the 15th of the month. Please send all articles in Word .doc format (NOT .docx), to the
newsletter editor. All ads are to be submitted directly to the advertising coordinator, by the 12th of each month.
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Calling All Members
Sandbridge is a small community, home to many celebrations, anniversaries, announcements,
births and deaths. As your neighborhood paper, we urge all members to submit any information,
in writing, that could be shared with our families. Don’t forget the deadline is the 15th of every
month! Send your written articles and pictures to 3700 Sandpiper Road, Unit 123-A, Virginia
Beach, VA 23456 or e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].
Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church
1968 Sandbridge Road
The Rev. Robert J. Cole, Pastor
MASS SCHEDULE
All Masses are celebrated at
Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church.
Saturday - 5:00 pm
Sunday - 7:30 am 9:15 am 11:00 am
Mon. - Tues., Thurs. - Fri. - 7:30 am
Wednesday 8:00 am
St.
Simon’s
BY-THE-SEA
Episcopal Church
The Rev. Marni J. Schneider, Vicar
Sundays 9:30 am – Holy Eucharist
308 Sandbridge Road
(across from the fire station)
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Sandbridge Beach Civic League
September Minutes
The SBCL Meeting was called to order at 7PM by President
Joan Davis. Charles Learned led the membership in prayer
and the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Joan Davis asked for prayers for Nancy Learned,
who is in intensive care at the Princess Anne Hospital.
Guest Speakers: Vice President Cheryl Caloras introduced
the guest speakers, both of whom are running for the Virginia
House of Delegates. The first speaker was Jeff Stables from the
Green Party. Next, incumbent Delegate Barry Knight spoke.
Each candidate detailed his campaign platform to the SBCL
members.
Business Meeting:
The minutes from the September meeting were approved
as written in the newsletter. Treasurer Tim Ferramosca
was vacationing in Italy so there was no Treasurer’s report
presented.
Committee Reports:
Kathie Springer is doing a great job on the SBCL web site.
Please take the time to view it at www.sandbridgecivicleague.
org.
Access ways from Sandfiddler to Sandpiper: Frank Meyer
– If we see any problems with any of these access ways, give
Frank a call, and he will have a work order written up for it.
Environmental: Cheryl Petticrew – The City continues
to treat the Beach Vitex properties during this optimal
time of the year. The state has passed the regulation for the
Enforcement of the Noxious Weeds Law. This makes Beach
Vitex a “Tier one Noxious weed”, meaning that it is not native
to the Commonwealth and for which successful eradication or
suppression is likely.
Infrastructure/Public Access way: Bill Price – If you own
property by an access way and feel it needs improvement, let
Bill know and that access way will get priority treatment.
Membership: Charlie Ellin - Current membership is at 838. We
will be putting out a directory supplement in the November
newsletter. Charlie will also be selling directories for $5.00
each and extra SBCL decals for $1.00 after the meeting.
Back Bay Restoration: Charlie Ellin – Back Bay Restoration
turns 30 this year. The Flyaway Fest will celebrate this
anniversary on October 24.
Newsletter:
Co-editors Jane Stilley and Jim Belcher
appreciate all pictures that are sent to them from Sandbridge
functions and will use them in the newsletter. When emailing
articles in, please put NEWSLETTER in the subject line. The
deadline for newsletter photos and copy is the 15th of each
month.
Unfinished Business: Tuna Lane – Signs have been installed
indicating the length until people reach the crosswalks (e.g.,
crosswalks 500 feet, then crosswalks 250 feet, etc.) The roads
still have not been marked.
Molly Brown had requested an update on the FOIA requested
by the Civic League. President Joan Davis announced it had
been withdrawn because of problems certain people were
having with it.
City Councilwoman Barbara Henley came with an update
on Event Homes. Before she began talking on the latest from
event homes, she wanted to talk about the Nimmo Parkway
extension. She assured us Nimmo Parkway 7A design has her
support. She said the City prioritizes the roads projects on
congestion not safety, so that puts Nimmo far down the list.
However, she has been reassured by her staff that they will get
it in the next CIP. Councilwoman Henley feels that the design
won't be at the 30% level, but even at the 5% level it will be
presented to us before the end of the year for the Sandbridge
residents to review and comment on it. She doesn't believe
the State will provide any funding for it since she said it isn't
permitted yet, but the councilwoman said it is moving right
along. The way we get roads built in this area is by phasing
them to spread out the cost over a longer period of time.
Next, Councilwoman Henley brought up event homes. She
is hoping to have a draft in early November. City worker Bill
McCully is on medical leave but is still busy working on this
with his staff. They are hoping to present a draft to the City
Council on the second Tuesday in November (November 10).
People can come to the meeting, and it will also be televised
to the public. This draft affects everyone city wide, so all of the
City Council will need to be present for the presentation. As
soon as the City Council comes to an agreement on a draft,
then it will be put out city wide for all homeowners of Virginia
Beach to review, make comments and add suggestions.
They will keep working at it until they get a draft that seems
workable and fair to most residents of our City. At that time
it will go through the process for approval. There have been
many issues on the event houses, but Councilwoman Henley
still believes that we can as a community still work together
despite our many differences. We also had a history lesson
on FOIA – Freedom of Information Act. It was established
to ensure open government--that all citizens have the right to
know at all times what is going on within their community.
Sandbridge Golf Tournament: This event will be held on
Friday, November 6 at Oceana and is sponsored by Sandbridge
Realty.
A special thanks to Trinity for stepping in for Andrea Colvin
and doing an outstanding job setting up the refreshment table
for all of us at tonight’s meeting!
The next meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
November 16 at the Sandbridge Community Chapel.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50.
Respectfully submitted,
Kay Scafone
CHEMICAL & PAPER CO.
Beautification: Greta Stallings – Cheryl Petticrew, Molly
Brown and Kate Hunter are helping with beautification.
Unfortunately, some of the seasonal decorations have been
disappearing.....! Greta is looking for other volunteers who
would love to help keeping our gardens tended and in other
areas of landscaping.
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Octoberfest: Pat Burns – Kudos to Pat for another wunderbar
party at the Baja! On a down side, we had 100 people who
signed up for the Octoberfest but were no-shows. We always
have no-shows but not this many; we all have to remember Pat
orders food and drinks (I don't think that was wasted) for the
event, and a lot of money goes to waste when members do not
attend after they indicated that they would.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Sidewalks: Cheryl Caloras – We have six volunteers working
on getting signatures to have sidewalks installed on Sandpiper
Road.
Road Repaving and Repair/Watertower: Susan Sadowski –
Public Works still hasn't gotten back to her on the dates for
starting the storm water improvements on Shad Lane and
Whiting. Also Susan has helped us by getting a No Parking
sign put up on Marlin where it intersects with Sandpiper--now
cars can turn freely without fearing an accident occurring.
Also, at the Ashby Bridge Development, the water and sewer
pipes will soon be ready for installation. At that point the
northbound traffic will be rerouted onto the side road.
Sanitary Maintenance Supplies
427-2002
Jonathan Orlando, PT, DPT
Clinical Director
REDMILL CLINIC
2004 Sandbridge Rd., Ste. 102
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757.301.6316
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Transition: Bill Brown - Anderson Nursery will be open next
spring on Sandbridge Road just east of the Food Lion. The
Sentara Office Building along Sandbridge Road was approved
to be built, but construction has not started, and now Sentara
may not go forward with their plans. Our cell tower has added
one additional cell phone company, but the company's name
has yet to be provided.
Christmas By the Sea: Judy Donahue and Donna Russell –
This event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday,
December 5. There will be six homes to tour this year. Tickets
are on sale at the realty offices and at the Sandbridge Chapel,
or you can see Donna or Judy for tickets. You can save money
by buying tickets in advance! In addition to the tour, there
will be antique cars displayed at the houses and a bizarre in the
Chapel Community Center.
Sandbridge Clean Up: James Barton and Kevin Wong - The
clean-up will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 1.
Sandbridge Chapel Day School: Jonnie Mellen – The Day
School now has 45 children enrolled, and they are looking for
volunteers to read to the children, hold the babies or just offer
help.
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For Your information...
Animal Poison Control hotline: 888-426-4435
Pet Poison Helpline: 800-213-6680
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STORM PHOTOS:
Thanks to everyone who sent in pictures of the coastal storm.
You can see even more photos on our new and improved
website: sandbridgecivicleague.org
Photo credits: Hailey Carnohan, Joan Davis, Tim Ferramosca,
Bev Kwiatkoswki, Joe Phelan, Jane Stilley, Deb Whipple
SEND US YOUR STORIES
Do you have a story, event, or photograph that might interest
your friends and neighbors in Sandbridge? Send it to us at
[email protected] or [email protected].
Please remember, your articles are due by the 15th of each
month to make the upcoming newsletter.
ANNUAL WINTER
CLOSURE:
The East and West
Dike trails at the Back
Bay National Wildlife
Refuge will be closed
between November
1, 2015 and March
31, 2016. During this
time, the tram tour
will only run twice a
month on Sundays.
Please see flyer in
this newsletter for
information
about
the winter tram trips.
Meet Kathie Springer. She's
the new editor of the brand
new Sandbridge Beach Civic
League website. Check out
the new and improved page
at sandbridgecivicleague.org
SAVE THE DATE: Charlie Normile's Turkey Trot
Race for the Fallen takes place on Thanksgiving
Day, November 26,
outside the Sandbridge
Seaside Market. For
more information go to
charliesrun.com.
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FRAIM FEST
By: Jim Belcher
Fraim Fest 2015 overcame some threatening weather to make
the third annual charity fund-raising event a huge success. With
ominous skies all day, Fraim Fest 2015 proved very resilient for more
than 300 friends who ignored the dire forecasts and enjoyed the food,
fellowship and camaraderie that have become a trademark at the
event hosted by Tom, Sharon, Tommy, Julie, John and Melissa Fraim.
Some of the many highlights included Thomas Malbon’s barbecue
and grilled chicken; steamed shrimp, crabs and sausage at a separate
table; Mr. Softy providing ice cream for the children and a drone that
hovered just above the crowd for much of the event while filming
the event’s festivities. In preliminary reports, Fraim Fest 2015 raised
more than $7,000, which will benefit three different organizations.
This year’s charities include I Need a Lighthouse, whose mission is to
reduce significantly the loss and suffering from teen and young adult
depression, suicide and suicidal behavior in South Hampton Roads;
A Run for Kendra, a scholarship fund set up in memory of Virginia
Beach resident Kendra Atherton by her 16-year-old son Hunter with
all proceeds benefitting a local college-bound senior who has lost a
parent to cancer; and the Old Coast Guard Station, which honors and
preserves the history of Virginia’s coastal communities and maritime
heritage as well as holding educational classes to teach and inspire
children from kindergarten through high school about Virginia’s rich
coastal history.
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Sandbridge
Hei Hei
By: Anne Gassett
Good weather and calm seas greeted 60
participants as they competed in the 9th
Annual Sandbridge Hei Hei Paddle Race
on Saturday, September 19th at the Baja
Restaurant. The paddlers went through a
six-mile course that consisted of four laps
in a figure 8 pattern. This was exciting
for the spectators as they could view the
whole course from the Bayview lounge.
There were also two events for the
kids. First there was a short one-mile
paddleboard race. Then the kids took
part in a very fun obstacle course created
by Sandbridge locals Bob Pudney and
Murray and Will Casey.
The one-day event raised over $5,000
for two charities: The Virginia Aquarium
Stranding Center and The Family of Kraig
Vickers, a Navy EOD Technician who was
killed along with 30 others on August 6,
2011 in Afghanistan.
We want to thank the Sandbridge
Community, volunteers, participants
and business owners for their continued
support for this event.
(see photos to the right - p. 7)
IN MEMORY
In honor of Cancer Awareness Month in October, longtime Sandbridge resident Margaret Newton-Jones had her name memorialized on
the side of the race car “Instigator.” Margaret passed away in March after a courageous 20-year battle with cancer. “Instigator” is raced by
Hoosier Thunder Motorsports. Margaret’s son, Chris Newton, is a member of that racing team.
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Oktoberfest 2015
Photos by Jane Stilley, Jim Belcher and Kathy Gause
By: Pat Burns
Despite the chilly fall weather, Oktoberfest had a great turnout
of 214 people. The evening was festive with German Music and
dancing. The food is always delicious, thanks to Jimmy Reeve and
his wonderful staff dressed for the occasion.
I want to thank my team of hard workers that made the success of
Oktoberfest possible. Those that were there early Sunday morning
decorating: Nancy Marchman, Emilie and Ed Palmer, Audrey and
John Settle, Doug and Janice Lott and Chris Maniscalco.
Those that were Greeters and checking everyone in: Emilie Palmer,
Joan Davis, Cheryl Caloras, and John Spallone, Bev and Gene
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Those who helped with clean up: Bob and Sarah McMillin, Bryan
Harrell, Beth and John LePine, Mike and Jean Davis.
Thanks for all your support! It is always an outstanding event for all!
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Menehunes:
1.Kanoa Wong
2.Blayr Barton
3. Rhett Kirkland
4. Addison Kirklad
5. Elliott Bolling
6. Finn Turner
Girls:
1.Rachel Wilson
2. Sunny Barton
3. Milena Harrell
4. Blake Parker
5. Summer Brody
6. Kaitlyn Sloan
Body Board:
1. Keaton Kirkland
2. Owen Mitchell
3. Mason Quiban
4. Jack Mitchell
5. Ryan Proctor
6. Tim Musselman
Jr. Longboard:
1.Ted Eberhart
2. Kai Barton
3. Brody Lewis
4. Keaton Kirkland
5. Max Bigney
6. Noah Barnas
Sr. Longboard:
1.Ian Seymour
2. Ryan Gay
3. Mike Bigney
4. Travis Kesler
5. James Barton
6. Lawson Rogers
Jr. Shortboard
1.Kai Barton
2. Noah Barnas
3. Brody Lewis
4. Ted Eberhart
5. Max Bigney
6. Cameron Houck
Men's Shortboard:
1. Lucas Rogers
2. Andrew Meyers
3. Justin Acosta
4. Brad Harrell
5. Ian Seymour
6. Jimmy Baart
After paying all expenses, the
2015 Baja Surf Classic raised
over $3,500 for Jimbo Borum
and Richie Smith, who are
former longtime Baja employees.
Because of their immediate
medical needs, the Baja
Restaurant will match the amount
raised and add enough so each
gentleman receives $4,000.
A BIG THANK YOU TO :
Artists for trophies: Eric Coulson,
Jill Eberhart, Courtenay Barton,
Ashton Beebe, Jess Pfeufer, Ann
Pfeufer, Corey Deary
T-shirt design: Ashton Beebe
Music By Kevin
Sponsors:
Sandbridge Events: Gift Baskets
Mahogany Surfboards
Quicksilver
Rock It Surf
Ben Lane & family
Surf & Adventure
Pungo Board House
Clearwater Pools
Chicho’s
Sandbridge Seaside Market
AJ Gators
Whiskey Kitchen
Blue Pete’s
Dave Matthews Band
Margie & Ray’s
Crazy Good Donuts
Party Missile Hand Planes
Collier Family
South Beach Pools
Pfeufer Construction
Barton family
Eberhart family
Yancy family
Tim White Construction
Pristine Pool
SBH Realty
Greg Kram Plumbing
Wilkins Bait Shop
Zimmerman family
Banditos
Siebert Realty
Sandbridge Realty
Sandbridge Blue Realty
Frametastic
Bybee family
Accura Pools
Resort Pools & Fences
Beach Windows & Siding
Keith Elks Realty
Benze Painting
Sandbridge Business Association
Jimmy Lewis family
RBH Construction
Sandbridge Civic League
Boardwok Restaurant
Sandbridge Island Restaurant
O’Neill
Hunt Club Farm
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PELTING RAIN, POUNDING SUrF, HIGh WINDs & HIGh TIDEs
It was the coastal storm that seemed like it would never end! But thankfully,Sandbridge dodged the bullet called "Joaquin."
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THE ABC'S OF FIRE SAFETY
Proudly Serving the Sandbridge Community!
By: Jonnie Mellen
The Sandbridge Rescue Squad and the Station 17 fire truck made a stop by
the Sandbridge Day School for an exciting and informative visit. The kids are
working on the letters F and R. Local firefighter Mark Scott and his dog Sparky
wowed the crowd with their lesson on fire safety.
Design & Construction
John MacKay
CUSTOM FENCES
721-JOHN
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“We do it all” - (757) 721-5646
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Kai G. Wynne,
Master Plumber
Josh Wynne
General Plumbing
Services and Repairs
Faucets • Toilets
Winterizing
Water Heaters • Disposers
Drain Cleaning
Shop: 426-2045
499-5399
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Upcoming Events Calendar
Sandbridge Beach Civic League
Monthly Financial Report SEPTEMBER 2015
BEGINNING BALANCES, AUGUST 31, 2015
Towne Bank Checking Account
Bulk Mail Account
TOTAL ACCOUNTS
$28,546.15
$1,938.17
$30,484.32
INCOME
Advertising Income
$3,805.00
Dues$45.00
Interest
$0.21
TOTAL INCOME
$3,850.21
EXPENSES
Postage$183.81
Directory Printing
$4,940.00
Newsletter printing
$1,600.00
Insurance$387.00
Bulk Mailings
$762.63
TOTAL EXPENSES
$7,873.44
ENDING BALANCES, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Towne Bank Checking Account
Bulk Mail Account
TOTAL ACCOUNTS
$25,285.55
$1,175.54
$26,461.09
SAVE THE DATE 38th ANNUAL COLONIAL DINNER November 14, 2015 4 -­‐ 7 PM Tabernacle United Methodist Church 1265 Sandbridge Rd 426-­‐7115 $10 Adults $5 Children Country Ham or Turkey with Dressing Collards, Sweet Potatoes Corn Pudding, String Beans Cornbread or Roll Dessert: Apple Crisp, Pumpkin Pie or Bread Pudding Take-­‐Out Meals are Available Holiday Bazaar with Baked Goods and Crafts SAVE THE DATE November Birthstone: Topaz
Flower: Chrysanthemum
*Adopt a Senior Pet Month*
1 Sun
All Saints Day
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Election Day
3 Tue
6 Fri
Sandbridge Realty
Charity Golf Tourny
10 Tue
Blue Can Recycle Day
11 Wed
Veterans Day
14 Sat
Battle of Ia Drang Valley
Vietnam (1965)
Sherman's "March to the
Sea" Begins (1864)
16 Mon
Civic League Meeting
19 Thu
Blood Drive
SAVE
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Blue Can Recycle
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26 Thu Thanksgiving Day
29 Sun First Day of Advent
24 Tue
November 14, 2015 4 -­‐ 7 December
Tabernacle United Methodist
Birthstone:
Turquoise
Flower: Poinsetta Rd 426-­‐7
1265 Sandbridge *NOTE: No Civic League Meeting*
$10 Adults $5 Childre
5 Sat
Sandbridge Tour of Homes
Ham oParty
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urkey 6Country Sun Christmas
Santa with Dre
Collards, Sweet Potatoes 7 Mon Pearl Harbor Day
Pudding, String Beans
Corn First Day
of Hanukkah
Cornbread or Roll 8 Tue Blue Can Recycle Day
Dessert: Apple Crisp, Pumpkin Pie or Br
16 Wed Battle of the Bulge (1944)
Take-­‐Out eals Blue Can M
Recycle
Dayare Availa
First Day of Winter
Holiday Bazaar with 25FriBaked ChristmasGoods and Crafts
26 Sat
First Day of Kwanzaa
31 Thu
New Year's Eve
22 Tue
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Suite 103 - 180
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
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NEXT MEETING
Monday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m.
at the Sandbridge Chapel Community Center, 3041 Sandpiper Road
Flotsam and Jetsam
I showed up late at the annual Octoberfest, but the band was still going strong
and there was plenty of food left. Most of the tables outside under the tent were
empty as people huddled inside keeping warm. The sun was low in the sky over
beautiful Back Bay and I was glad to be there in time to know that could watch it
set. I said good-bye to a number of folks as I arrived and they left…Ed and Emilie
Palmer, Lee and Kathy Gause, Rick and Nancy Fellini. All seemed festive and
full of autumn fun. Inside I chatted with Charlotte Kent-Bahr, Ginny Maloney,
Martha Gaione, Gerri Bybee, Nancy and Sammy Stoakley, Nicole Roper and her
new neighbor. I posed to have photos taken by Jane Stilley and Elena Boyce who
were replacing Cindy Graf as official photographers; luckily there is no shortage
of talented people here at Sandbridge Beach. Cindy had just arrived in Guam,
joining her husband Bill for his two year tour of duty there and those of us who
follow her on Facebook were particularly aware of her absence. We’d already
received photos of what she’d had for dinner and we’d seen their new “ocean
view.” It is amazing, really, to think of how the ocean waters connect all the
coastal countries of the world. So thinking pleasantly of Cindy and Bill, I smiled
and happily put my arms around my SB friends as the cameras recorded our faces
and smiles. In gratitude, I watched the bright orange sun slip below a bright orange
sky. Bryan Harrell, Julie Mc Laughlin and sweet Bobby Smith were still there after
the sun set, having fun, and I was glad to talk to Bobby about how important the
Hotcakes Band had been in my life and in the lives of so many others. It will be
exciting to see what comes next for those genuinely gifted musicians. Meanwhile
the Octoberfest band was still playing outside…enthusiastically. I decided to go
outside and get a Bratwurst with sauerkraut and mustard and lean against a post,
shielding myself from the chilly wind, while I ate the German fare. As I ate, I
enjoyed listening to the band play on until it was time for the party to be over.
Bob McMillin was starting to fold up the empty chairs and Sarah, I think, was
enjoying a last dance of the night across the near empty “room.” Pat Burns looked
cute, but a little cold, in her hot pink tutu and buttoned up coat as she continued
to perform her duties as chairperson for this well-attended event. There had been
singing and a lot of dancing, along with some attendees avoiding…dancing…as
the Sandbridge community gathered together just to have fun. Pat seemed pleased
with the turnout and the event’s success. The Baja is the perfect location for this
party. Hanging out to the end, almost seven o’clock, were Sallie Kerr and Ken,
Judy and Richard Donahue, Janet and Frank Meyer, Mike and Jackie Zovak and
Bobbie and David Cobbs. I was glad to be among them, even though I’d gotten
there late. It was fun!
Earlier in the day, Kevin Wong and his family, staff, friends and loyal customers
celebrated fifteen years of Boardwok Restaurant’s serving great food in their
corner location, tucked in, at the other end of Sandbridge Road. A tent had been
put up for the occasion and a band was blasting away. Good food and a big newsy
sheet cake served as Sunday lunch for James and Courtenay Barton, Lisa Roland
and Rick Stout and other Boardwok fans. Souvenir tee shirts were given away to
the happy crowd of children and adults gathered there. Did you know that Kevin
used to be an award-winning teacher at Deep Creek High School? He still has a
following of fellow teachers who travel pretty far to eat his award-winning food!
Nancy Saxman impressed her table of Mah Jongg players by winning three times!
Luckily the sun was shining on her balcony and the guests appreciated her warm
hospitality, despite their inability to win. Maybe next time?
I saw a whale last week in front of my house. One never knows what each new day
might bring. The holidays are fast approaching so have a joyful, healthy, happy
season and let us be kind to one another. Kind thoughts go to the Whittemore
family and love is pouring out to Nancy Learned as these words are being written.
Take care and again, happy holidays to us all. Santa shall soon be coming to
Sandbridge Beach!
Chandler Dennis……with the View from my Deck