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SANDBRIDGE BEACH NEWS
VOL. 41 | No. 3
APRIL
2016
SANDBRIDGE BEACH, VA 23456
WWW.SANDBRIDGECIVICLEAGUE.ORG
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
The warmth of spring stepped in a little early this
year as our yards begin to bloom with the comforting
scenes and scents of flowers. The big full moon at
night shimmered off the water, entertaining us until
early morning sunrise and its magnificent colors.
These beautiful gifts of nature are compelling reasons
for surrounding myself with where I live, leaving an
indelible mark on my memory.
It looks like our next sand replenishment will be
closer to 2017. We are very fortunate our winter was
kind to us; it left here with as few storms as we have
seen in recent years. Our north end of the beach
looks pretty good, but we can always use and need a
sand refresher. We will continue to advise you of the
progress. Can’t wait!
They have almost completed the road repairs near
Atwoodtown Road. We drove in tonight, and it
looked like a football field all lighted up with huge
spotlights to make sure no vehicular mistakes were
made while traveling the obstacle course. It will be
nice to have this back to normal. The creeping growth
towards Sandbridge is disconcerting, however.
I will be speaking with many of the city departments
in the next week. If you see or need anything, please
let me know, so it can be added to my "honey-do list."
Once again, thanks to Parks and Recreation for
dropping all fees associated with the shelter rental for
our Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Cleanup. The City
is also supplying a trash truck, saving us the cost of
a dumpster.
The SBCL bylaw amendments all passed with flying
colors. Thanks to all who took the time to vote. This
will allow out-of-town homeowners the opportunity
to attend a membership meeting while they either
prepare their home for their guests or for themselves
for the summer months. The September meeting
will do the same when you return to check out your
property.
The June monthly meeting has typically been very
sparse in attendance since this is Father’s Day
weekend. With graduations, holidays for families (as
their children have just finished another school year)
and those busily preparing to share their home with
visitors, we find that members cannot take the time
away to join us. The annual meeting will now be
held on the third Monday night in June. Mark your
calendars as this is such a busy time of year!
I heard a wise comment yesterday (thanks, Jean).
We are offered so many freedoms in the USA. We
can choose where we live and what we would like
to do with our lives. I take ownership of my domain
by sharing, caring and safeguarding the joy of
Sandbridge to the best of my ability. Let’s all work
together to keep Sandbridge unique and special.
What you see, you become. How you act is what you
are.
“Sea” ya around the ‘Bridge’!
Joan
SANDBRIDGE BEACH CIVIC LEAGUE
GUEST SPEAKER
Tom Leahy, Interim Deputy City Manager with the City of Virginia Beach, to
answer any questions concerning projects that are in the works for Sandbridge.
Monday, April 18, 2016 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.
2016 Meeting Dates

April 18, 2016
Monday 7:00 p.m.
SANDBRIDGE BEACH NEWS is published monthly by the
Sandbridge Beach Civic League. Free to all paid up members of SBCL.
President........................................ Joan Davis
.........................................................714-2304
Vice President........................Cheryl Caloras
................................................. 203-770-6537
Secretary....................................Kay Scafone
........................................................721-5984
Treasurer..............................Tim Ferramosca
........................................................301-8977
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Saturday 10:30 a.m.
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June 20, 2016
Monday at 7:00 p.m.
Board of Directors
Jane Stilley............................... 609-238-3150
Jim Belcher............................. 804-731-5829
Fred Greene......................................288-0372
Lisa Roland.....................................618-7419
Cary Shreve, Past President-Ex-Officio....................
........................................................573-7200
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.
Newsletter
Co-Editor ….............…Jane Stilley ….................................. 609-238-3150, [email protected]
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
*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 a.m.
Sunday School
9:45 a.m.
Contemporary
11:00 a.m.
3041 Sandpiper Road
721-3105
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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
Membership............................................. Charlie Ellin......................... [email protected]
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.
Printer: River City Graphics, Inc. 519-9525
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.
Printed On Recycled Paper
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 p.m.
Sunday - 7:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Mon. - Tues., Thurs. - Fri. - 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m.
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)
stsimonsvb.blogspot.com
SANDBRIDGE
COMMUNITY DAY
SCHOOL
721-2401
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March Minutes
President Joan Davis called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m. Charles Learned gave the invocation and
led the membership in The Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice President Cheryl Caloras introduced our guest
speaker Erica Locher, Visitor Services Specialist Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
BUSINESS MEETING:
TREASURER'S REPORT: Tim Ferramosca reported the
beginning and ending balance for February were
$14,554.88 and $18,475.72, respectively.
Janet Meyer offered a motion to the membership
that stated:
Motion: The Sandbridge Beach Civic League
directory email group is only to be used for the
purposes intended: to send emergency information
and community updates from the Sandbridge Beach
Civic League President and Board of Directors. No
other purpose or reason is acceptable.
The motion was passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BACK BAY: Bob McMillin - Sgt. Woodruff and his
crew will meet with our local volunteers for the
removal of damaged and abandoned duck blinds at
1:00 on Thursday, April 7. Please call or email Bob
at 426-2485 or [email protected].
BEAUTIFICATION: Greta Stallings – The dead pampas
grass has been removed, and a new mulberry will
be planted, mulch will be delivered at the end of the
month and the beds will be freshened.
SPRING CLEAN UP: James Barton and Kevin Wong
– This will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April
10 at Little Island Park. A barbeque will be held
afterwards at Little Island Park.
ENVIRONMENTAL: Cheryl Petticrew- Contact Cheryl
if you have any questions about Beach Vitex
([email protected]).
FIREWORKS: Bill Price - The fireworks will be on Mill
Pond (off Sand Bend Road and Back Bay Crescent)
again this year. We do not want to publicize the
fireworks as the city has in the past - we are at
maximum capacity for viewership!
MEMBERSHIP: Charlie Ellin - 853 households are
now members of our civic league. The renewal
period is now through June 30. You may renew for
more than one year at a time.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: Judy Donahue –The
Memorial Day Parade will take place at 10:00 a.m.
on May 30. It will start on Bluebill Drive and end
at Wood Duck Drive. At the finish line, at the end
of Wood Duck, will be refreshments- cookies and
hot dogs.
EVENT HOMES: Walt Hunter - The SBCL Event
Homes Committee has met twice. The meetings
were held on February 6th and February 27th both
at the Sandbridge Dunes condos (Thanks Tim
Ferramosca). The scheduled meeting for March
was postponed due to two committee members
contacting city staff for a meeting without
including the other committee members or
seeking the committee chair’s consent. We are now
waiting for various city departments to find time
to meet with the entire group before proceeding.
Once we meet, we will update the Board and the
membership of its findings. This will give the civic
league an opportunity to make comments and
suggestions before it goes to the City for any further
action. We have been told by the City Attorney Bill
Macali, Zoning Administrator Karen Lasley and
Councilwoman Barbara Henley that the city does
not have a time frame for us to complete this work.
Therefore, we will take the needed time of this very
important task of making sure this is done, so there
is a community-wide consensus.
INFRASTRUCTURE/PUBLIC ACCESS WAY: Bill Price - The
newly planted beach grass is greening up very
nicely. If anyone notices access ways to the beach
that aren't cleaned up, please get in touch with Bill.
ROAD PAVING AND REPAIR/WATER TOWER: Susan
Sadowski - The road repair to fix the flooding
problems on Whiting and Shad Lanes have started.
In Sandbridge, we really don't have proper storm
drainage like regular neighborhoods, but if you
have some sort of storm drainage and it's not
working call 385-1470.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Mike Maloney - The SBCL is
making available to our graduating seniors $5,000
in scholarship money. The civic league is offering
a $2,500, $1,500 and a $1,000 scholarship. In
addition, the Business Association offers a $500
scholarship. The student must be attending a
college, university, technical or trade school full
time within the following year. The applicant's
family must be members of the SBCL and fulltime residents of Sandbridge. The application can
be found online at www.vbschools.com. Look
under - students - scholarships central and then
search Sandbridge Beach Civic League. The full
application packet must be delivered to Mike
Maloney at 304 Teal Crescent in Sandbridge by 6:00
p.m. on Sunday, May 15. Any questions, please call
Mike at 721-2211.
publication of his book "Conspiracy of the Working
Class".
The meeting ended at 8:13 p.m.
The next SBCL Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m.
on Monday, April 18 at the Sandbridge Community
Chapel.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kay Scafone
CHEMICAL & PAPER CO.
Sanitary Maintenance Supplies
427-2002
1356 London Bridge Rd. • Va. Beach, VA 23453
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Jonathan Orlando, PT, DPT
Clinical Director
REDMILL CLINIC
2004 Sandbridge Rd., Ste. 102
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757.301.6316
f t TPTI.COM/REDMILL
ACCESS WAYS FROM SANDFIDDLER TO SANDPIPER: Frank
Meyer - Please give him a call if any access ways
need cleaning, repairs or mowing.
SAND REPLENISHMENT: Dick Dunleavy - The
paperwork has been started for the sand
replenishment but it probably won't be until next
year before we see new sand on our beach.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None reported
NEW BUSINESS: None reported
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Bob Aaron Memorial Scholarship Fund:
The 7th Annual Double Clutch Bass Fishing
Tournament will be held Saturday, June 5 at the
Baja. It is for two $1000 scholarships.
One of our neighbors, Lawrence Lindsey, has
been making the talk show circuits with the recent
SANDBRIDGE NEWS, APRIL 2016
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Back Bay
National Wildlife Refuge
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BioBlitz
April 23, 2016
Spring Nature Walks
April 2 @ 10:00am
April 16 @ 10:00am
A one-mile hike along
the Bay Trail, exploring
the wildlife that awake
in the spring.
9:00am-2:00pm—Bioblitz walks—take a hike with us
as we document all the life we find on the beach and
along the bay!
10:00am— Back Bay’s Natural history—Reese Lukei
will lead a walk from Back Bay to the Atlantic Ocean,
discovering seven different habitats over the last
10,000 years
2:00pm—The Joy of Photography—Fred Devan will
lead a beginner's workshop to enjoying nature photography. Just bring your favorite camera (cell phone,
point and shoot, etc.) for a 2-2.5 hour session
Children’s activities will also be provided throughout
the day by First Landing State Park.
To register visit tinyurl.com/VGABioBlitz2016. For
questions call (757)301-7329 ext.3106. Hope to see
you there!
More information at www.fws.gov/refuge/back_bay and www.facebook.com/backbaynwr
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THEY’RE A CUT ABOVE!
Sandbridge musician extraordinaire Bryan
Harrell is sporting a new look for a good
cause. Flyin' Bryan shaved his head as part
of the “Hampton Roads Shave to Raise”
event. The St. Baldrick’s Day shave-a-thon
took place March 12 at the Westin in Virginia
Beach. St. Baldrick’s Day has evolved into a
worldwide event to raise money for childhood
cancer research. Bryan is pictured here with
Abby Furco of Virginia Beach. Bryan was
shamelessly shorn to honor the nine-year old
who is fighting a brave battle against acute
lymphoblastic leukemia. Lookin’ good, Bryan!
Annual Sandbridge
Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 30th
Parade Ipsum
lineup begins
am
Lorem
DoloratSit9:30
Amet
Parade starts at 10 am @ Bluebill cul-de-sac
Parade ends in Wood Duck Drive cul-de-sac
Awards given for:
Best Decorated Golf Cart-Best decorated Bike/Wagon -Best Decorated Pet
All ages welcome!
For more information contact…
Fred Greene @ 288-0372
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Judy Donahue @ 348-4180
Remembering our Sandbridge Neighbors & Friends
Carolyn Williams
Carolyn Klincar Williams passed away February 27 at Arrondale Assisted Living in Springfield,
Virginia. She was 89 years old. Carolyn and her late husband, Bernie, had retired to Sandbridge
after living in a number of locations across the country. They had been married 63 years.
Carolyn had been a longtime employee of Sears and became manager of Sea-lections Gift Shop in
Sandbridge. She and Bernie were active in Sandbridge Fire and Rescue Squad and in the Sandbridge
Beach Civic League. They were also founding members of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church.
Carolyn is survived by two of her three sons, Gregory and Bradley. Funeral services were held at St.
John the Apostle Catholic Church. Donations may be made to Sandbridge Fire and Rescue Squad.
Greg Borum
Gregory Bennett Borum passed away on March 4, at the age of 61. Greg was raised in his family home in Olde Town, Portsmouth and
in Sandbridge. He was the younger brother of Jimbo Borum, the longtime Sandbridge Market cashier and Baja bartender, who died in
November 2015.
Greg is survived by his twin sister Mary Elizabeth, his sister Susanne, and brothers John and Robert. He is also survived by his son,
Grayson Bennett Halstead and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.
Jim Belcher was a childhood friend of Greg Borum’s and describes him this way: Always the best surfer, Greg constantly proved his worth
to his circle of friends. Despite the rough-around-the edges facade, he was a real sweetheart. He would literally give the shirt off his back to
a friend and never forgot a favor that someone did for him. Greg always seemed to be the most invincible of our group, which came to call
ourselves the “Sons of Sandbridge”.
Deborah Grover
Deborah Tait Grover of Old Church, Virginia passed away on March 10 after a brave, 14-year battle
with ovarian cancer. She was 65 years old. Debbie is survived by her husband Tim, along with a
brother and two sisters. Debbie was retired from Verizon Communications where her career included
work in business sales, public relations and regulatory matters.
Debbie was an original booster for the Sandbridge Fire and Rescue Squad. The longtime summer
resident was a popular neighbor in the Sandbridge shores community. She will be missed by a long
list of friends including Mike and Ginny Maloney, Fred and Wanda Greene, Bill and Carolyn Paulette,
and Bill and Cindy Graf. Her friends will always remember her courage, grace and indomitable spirit,
despite her long battle with cancer.
Her family says she enjoyed a good party, planned or spontaneous, with lively music for dancing with
her husband.
A celebration of Debbie’s life is being scheduled for the near future. In the meantime, her family says
she would enjoy being remembered with a toast and a good laugh over a happy memory. Donations
can be made to your favorite charity. A few of Debbie’s favorites were The Wildlife Center of Virginia,
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
Photos by Cindy Graf
Pictured at right: Tim & Debbie Grover
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ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE ANNUAL STINGRAY 5K, 1 MILE AND 50 YARD DASH IN SANDBRIDGE
Please join us for the Stingray 5K, 1 Mile and 50 yard run/walk which will be held on Saturday, May 14th in Sandbridge
(all events start and end at Sandbridge Island Restaurant), as well as for our Race Expo and traditional Spaghetti Dinner which
will be held on Friday, May 13th at St. John the Apostle Catholic School.The scenic race course will give our runners and
walkers a fast, flat route as well as provide families an opportunity to enjoy the beach once the race has ended. It is a great day filled
with fun and excitement for the families in our community! More information and registration link may be found online at www.sjavb.
org/stingrayrun. You may also “like” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stingrayrun in order to get race updates and training
information.
Sponsorship and promotional opportunities are also available for both the 5K and 1 Mile race as well as the Expo. Please contact Lisa
Rohrer, Race Director, at [email protected] for more details. We look forward to seeing you at the race!
Sandbridge Residents: Please note that the race will follow Sandfiddler Rd between Sandbridge Rd and Bonita Ln. Traffic on that
route will be impacted between 8:15 to 10:30. Traffic control personnel will be in place for anyone who will need to use the road for
local circulation. Thank you very much for your understanding and collaboration – the security of our children will be our first priority
that morning.
BOB AARON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2016 APPLICATION
The Bob Aaron Memorial Scholarship has been established in memory of a man who loved life. He was a great friend, father and neighbor. As a long-time
employee of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, environmental stewardship became one of his passions. Another of his great passions was
fishing. Our hope is that by awarding this scholarship to a student who shares his same passions, we will carry on his legacy.
Applicant must be a graduating senior from a public high school; have at least a 3.0 GPA; been accepted to an accredited college; and possess a
demonstrated interest in the environment and/or fishing. Applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation (at least one must be academic) and write
an essay.
Selections for scholarship winners will be made by the scholarship committee, consisting of members of the Back Bay Restoration Foundation (BBRF).
Consideration will be given by the quality and creativity of the essay, academic achievement and the student’s contributions to preserving the environment
and/or their experiences fishing. The winners of the scholarships will be selected based on the following criteria: GPA, Essay, Extra-curricular activity and
Class Rank. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Essay, official transcript, application and two letters of recommendations must be postmarked by April 30, 2016 for the Fall 2016 school year. Late
submissions will not be considered.
The scholarship winners will be notified
by letter and the scholarship will be
awarded during the school’s senior
award ceremony. The scholarship
will be paid directly to the recipient’s
college or university. It is the recipient’s
responsibility to inform BBRF of the
address where the check should be
sent.
THE 7TH ANNUAL
BACK BAY
Sunday
Prizes
June 5, 2016
Trophies
Baja Restaurant
To the top 3
bass in each
division
Starts at sunrise
Food
Please send all application
submissions to:
Back Bay Restoration Foundation
C/O Bob Aaron Memorial Scholarship
3022 New Bridge Road
Weigh-in from
8:00am to noon
Music
Drinks
Youth
Division,too
12 and under
Silent Auction
More than $12,000 in scholarships have been awarded to high school seniors with an
interest in the environment and fishing
www.doubleclutchtournament.org
Come fish with us!
Raffles
Sponsored by the Back Bay Restoration Foundation
www.BBRF.org
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Captain’s meeting:
TBD
Check website for
details & updates
GET FIRED UP FOR THE FOURTH!
It’s not too soon to be thinking Fourth of July festivities. According to many people, last year’s Sandbridge
fireworks were the BEST EVER! Let’s keep that high-in-the-sky momentum. The spectacular show will
once again be on the pond at Sandbend and Back Bay Crescent at 9:10 p.m. following the boat parade.
The people of Sandbridge fund our beloved tradition and our fund drive begins May 15. You can watch the
sign at the fire station for our progress and every little bit helps!
The donation levels are:
Platinum: $1,000 +
Gold
$500 +
Silver
$250 +
Bronze
$100 +
Donorall others
Please make your checks out to Sandbridge Fireworks
and mail or deliver to any these committee members:
Bill Price
Amy Barton
Fred Greene
Phil Pfeufer
333 Pike Circle
308 Back Bay Crescent
316 Teal Crescent
2956 Sandbend Road
A detailed financial statement will be mailed to all
donors after the event and will also be published in
the Sandbridge Beach Civic League newsletter. Our
reserve is growing and once it gets large enough, we
plan to skip a year of fundraising! Thanks to all of you!
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(757) 426-6262
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Sandbridgers once again go above and beyond the blood drive goal. Fifty people turned out to donate 44 pints of
blood. Truly a gift of life! Thanks to all donors and all who volunteered their time for this worthy cause.
Wanda & Fred Greene, Donna Earp
Alice Watson
Janet Meyer
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Richard Donahue
Charles Learned
Sibyl and Dick Dunleavy
SBCL Easter Egg Hunt 2016
Spring has sprung! The Easter Bunny has come! He brought 9,000 eggs to hundreds of kids who combed
the beach at Little Island Park. Thanks to Amy Barton, Christine Eberhart, the teen volunteers and, of course,
the Easter Bunny and his trusty sidekick!
Check out more photos on our website: sandbridgecivicleague.org
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STRIKE ONE OFF THE BUCKET LIST
By: Jane Stilley
Tim Ferramosca is a humble guy who really doesn’t like to blow his own horn. Really. The
retired dentist even asked me to take the “Dr.” off his name in a SBCL newsletter article last
year. But he made an exception and literally blew his own horn as he celebrated his 65th
birthday in March. First he lured the legendary Hotcakes Band out of retirement. Then he
surprised his friends and family members by grabbing his own saxophone and jamming with
the band. Who knew our savvy saxman had such talent? Is there a new career on the horizon
for our brassy balladeer? Stay tuned!
Tim on sax with Hotcakes Band
Tim on sax with Hotcakes Band
Tim with fellow Hokies
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37TH ANNUAL SANDBRIDGE PIG PICKIN'
September 10, 2016
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Little Island Park, Sandbridge
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR VOLUNTEER
RESCUE SQUAD BY BEING A SPONSOR OF THE PIG PICKING - PLUS HAVING A GREAT
TIME WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!
• Catering by Beach Bully
• Artisans & Crafters Galore
• Music by Tinna Sinnen
• Bobby the Clown for the Kids
The Rescue Squad does not conduct mail fund drives. The Pig Picking and
Summer Bingo provide 95% of our funds. The volunteers stand ready to help
you ALL YEAR so let’s help them on this ONE day!
Sponsorships are $100 which include two $35.00 tickets and recognition.
Make checks payable to “Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad,” complete the form below and mail to Fred Greene at 316 Teal Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
Name: Date: 2014
Mailing Address:
City:
Ticket Mailing Address:
State:
Zip:
(If different from mailing address)
How to be listed:
Sponsorship:
(Includes two $35.00 tickets)
Additional Tickets @ $35.00
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Total$___.00
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Charlie Ellin, Membership Chairman
(757) 426-8995
([email protected])
_______________________________________________________ ________
SBCL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL FORM
2129 General Booth Blvd
Suite 103 – 180
Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ Phone # (_______) _________________________
Sandbridge Address (if different from above): _____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ Phone # (_______) _________________________
E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
The SBCL membership year runs July 1st through June 30th and dues are $15.00 per membership year, you can become a member at
any time during the membership year but membership dues are not prorated. If you choose to join or extend your membership for
longer than one year please indicate the number of years and the corresponding dollar amount below.
Number of Years _______
Amount $: __________
Check #: _________
Date: ____________
Sandbridge Beach Civic League Membership
Renew Yours Early This Year
It’s tax season, again, and what better way to spend a small part of that big tax refund check than to renew or
extend your SBCL membership. If your mailing label has the code 1606V in the upper right hand corner your
membership will lapse June 30, 2016. Thank you to those who have renewed their membership early, your
action helps lessen the frantic rush to renew in June when we would all rather be outside enjoying the beach and
Back Bay. Complete the form below and mail it in with your check, and while you are at it why not renew for
more than one year? The contact information you provide will appear in the SBCL Directory, which is
published in the Fall.
Your SBCL membership helps keep you current on what’s going on in Sandbridge Beach through monthly
newsletters and membership meetings, and gives you a voice in helping shape matters affecting SB. Each
household membership includes voting privileges for two adults. Members receive 10 monthly Newsletters, a
membership directory; two SBCL vehicle decals for those days when Sandbridge Beach is open to residents
only, monthly membership meetings and you will be included on our master emailing list keeping you up to
date on current events. Membership also includes invitation to our free members only Oktoberfest and provides
information on our community Christmas party with Santa, clean ups and Easter egg hunt!
For additional information and to view our Bylaws visit our SBCL website at www.sandbridgebeach.org.
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Charlie Ellin, Membership Chairman
(757) 426-8995
([email protected])
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SANDBRIDGE SEASIDE ART
After a career in business and sales, Ed Palmer has returned to his artistic roots as
a retiree. Ed has created three spectacular “Under the Sea” murals which grace his
pools at his two homes in Sandbridge. Ed is a graduate of the New York School of Art
and Design and got his start as an artist in the silk screen industry. He then went on to
run a silk screen business and years later formed a sales and marketing corporation
with his wife Emilie. Painting was never “in the picture” until Emilie suggested Ed try
his hand at the outdoor murals several years ago. Ed duly researched his mission and
now paints on five-foot sections of concrete boards. Each fish takes Ed about two
hours to paint, and each mural has dozens of fish. Not to mention the lifelike marine
mammals! Ed has created three of these eye-popping poolside masterpieces over
the past three years. One is 20-feet long, one is 30-feet and one is 60-feet. Do the
math: this is more than just a labor of love!
As a grandfather of ten children, Ed says he likes to paint “non-threatening” fish so
that kids can enjoy his work. Don’t expect Ed to ever offer these amazing works of art
for sale. He’s been asked… a lot… and politely declines. Ed says making a business
out of this time-consuming hobby would take the fun out of it!
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WYNNE PLUMBING, INC.
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
Proudly Serving the Sandbridge Community!
Design & Construction
John MacKay
CUSTOM FENCES
721-JOHN
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“We do it all” - (757) 721-5646
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
Animal Poison Control hotline: 888-426-4435
Serving
over 400
homes in
Pet Poison
Helpline:
800-213-6680
Tabernacle
United Methodist
Church
Reverend Jack Davis
Sundays 8:30 / 11:00
Sunday School 9:30
Sandbridge!
This was sent in by our Sandbridge neighbor Keith Evans:
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www.tabernaclevb.org
1265 Sandbridge Road
Did you know homeowners can contact the City of Virginia Beach Trash and Recycling
than
sand in
office to obtain an additional 95-gallon blue recycling container.More
There
is just
no cost
foryour
thispocket.
additional container and they will also deliver it for free! Related, one of our containers was
"eaten" by a collection truck, and this office is delivering a replacement at no cost. Is this a
great city, or what?
426-2396
Here is the link to detail:
http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/emergency-communications-citizenservices/vb311/Pages/trash-recycling.aspx
*Pest Control
*Pool & Hot Tub Maintenance
*Lawn & Landscaping Services
*Power Washing & Filter Services
PERSONAL SAFETY(757)
TIP: SMARTPHONE
FOR
689-0901
426-6262
STRANDED (757)
MOTORIST
Sent in by a Sandbridge neighbor
www.sandbridge.com
2,3,4 Bedroom & Penthouse Condos
Private Boardwalk & 3 Pools
Special Events
Full Service Real Estate Sales Office
The scenario:
1. The night is dark and stormy
2. You, man or woman, elderly or youthful, are stranded along the road in your
here-to-fore reliable vehicle
3. Your car doors are locked and the windows are raised
4. You have been waiting a long time for the assistance promised by the folks at
AAA or such
5. A "Good Samaritan" stops to rescue you
6. You lower your driver's window just enough to talk
7. He or she offers a ride
8. You respond: "Before I exit my vehicle, would you please hand me your driver's
license. I am going to take a picture of it with my smartphone and text that
picture to six friends. Then I will unlock my door and gladly accept your kind
offer"
9. The Samaritan departs in great haste
10. You say to yourself: "Whew!"
(757) 457-0050
www.sanctuaryrealtyva.com
3700 Sandpiper Road
Va Beach, VA 23456
Family and Cosmetic
Dentistry
Dr. Jeffrey R. Bek, D.D.S.
426-6151
1767 Princess Anne Road
There are many other scenarios where applying this same social media technology makes
sense; especially so for teens and young adults.
Signups start April 15 for the popular summer programs at the Back Bay
National Wildlife Refuge. Check them out on the Refuge website at
www.fws.gov/refuge/back_bay
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NEWS, AUGUST 2013
HURRICANE SHUTTERS
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Security Weatherproofing
Residential & Commercial
Call Today! Free Estimates
100% Financing Available
757-463-1446
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Simply Steamed
Take Out Seafood Market & Catering
Martha Gaione & Toni Smith
2545 Sandpiper Road
757-301-8553
[email protected]
www.simplysteamed.com
Monthly Financial Report FEBRUARY 2016
BEGINNING BALANCES, JANUARY 29, 2016
Towne Bank Checking Account
Bulk Mail Account
TOTAL ACCOUNTS
$14,194.59
$360.29
$14,554.88
INCOME
Interest$0.12
Advertising$5,995.12
TOTAL INCOME
$5,995.24
EXPENSES
Office Supplies
Newsletter Printing
Box Rental
TOTAL EXPENSES
ENDING BALANCES, FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Towne Bank Checking Account
Bulk Mail Account
TOTAL ACCOUNTS
$111.28
$1,765.00
$198.00
$2,074.28
$18,115.43
$360.29
$18,475.72
Save the Date!
May 7, 2016
Sandbridge Community Yard Sale
S C H O L A R S H I P
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:
WHO DOESN'T WANT FREE MONEY?
The Sandbridge Beach Civic League gives up to three scholarships annually
to deserving, graduating high school seniors. There is a $2,500, $1,500 and
$1,000 award. The student must be attending a college, university, technical
or trade school full time within the following year. The applicant’s family
must be members of SBCL and full-time residents of Sandbridge.
The application can be found online at www.vbschools.com. Look under
– students – scholarship central and then search Sandbridge Beach Civic
League. You will need to submit the official application (academic resume
may be included also), an official school transcript, two letters of reference (
one from a teacher or counselor and one from a neighbor or other Sandbridge
resident) and an essay of 300-500 words titled “How Living in Sandbridge
Shaped Who I Am.”
The applicants will be judged on academic achievement, academic rigor,
leadership, involvement, community service and their understanding of and
relationship to Sandbridge.
The full application packet must be delivered to Mike Maloney at 304 Teal
Crescent in Sandbridge by 6 pm on Sunday, May 15, 2016. For questions,
please call Mike at 721-2211.
Upcoming Events Calendar
April
Birthstone: Diamond
Flower: Daisy
1
Fri
April Fools Day
6
Wed
US Enters World War I (1917)
9 Sat
Lee Surrenders at
Appomattox (1865)
10 Sun
Spring Cleanup
Surf & Swap
12 Tue
Blue Can Recycle Day
15 Fri
Tax Day
18 Mon
Civic League Meeting
22 Fri
Earth Day
23 Sat
Passover Begins
Virginia Arts Festival
25 Mon
US Declares War
on Spain (1898)
26 Tue
East Coast She Crab
Soup Classic
27 Wed
Administrative Professionals Day
28 Thu
US Invades Dominican
Republic (1965)
US Invades Cambodia (1965)
29 Fri
May
Birthstone: Emerald
Flower: Lily of the Valley
May Day
1
Sun
5 Thu
Ascension Day
Cinco de Mayo
6
Fri
Nurse's Day
7
Sat
SB Community Yard Sale
8 Sun
Mother's Day
Germany Surrenders (V-E
Day) 1945
VB Monsters on the Beach
10 Tue
14 Sat
St. John The Apostle Annual
Stingray 5K, 1 Mile And 50
Yard Dash In Sandbridge
15 Sun
SBCL Scholarship Close Date
Women's Army Auxiliary
Corps Established
16 Mon
Civic League Meeting
21 Sat
Armed Forces Day
24 Tue
29 Sun
VB Patriotic Festival
SANDBRIDGE NEWS, APRIL 2016 15
2129 General Booth Blvd.
Suite 103 - 180
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U S POSTAGE
PAID
VIRGINIA BEACH VA
PERMIT NO. 3031
NEXT MEETING
Monday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m.
at the Sandbridge Chapel Community Center, 3041 Sandpiper Road
Flotsam and Jetsam
The weather today reminds me of Carl Sandburg’s little poem: “The fog comes
on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then
moves on.” Dark skies in the south are foreboding. Ah…here comes the rain.
Black clouds are now in front of my house and the beachfront seems ominous.
I pause to get another cup of coffee and while I’m gone…the sun comes out!
The fog and foreboding sky have gone away. People, celebrating Easter week and
Spring Break, begin to trickle to the shore and enjoy the slice of sunshine, our
wonderful beach, and the promise, now, of this fine day. It is Good Friday, the last
Friday of March. Easter, early this year, makes us think that winter must be gone.
I do recall, though, a few years ago we had snow on April 9th. Our weather, like
life, is often unpredictable.
Tim Ferramosca celebrated his 65th birthday in style. The Hot Cakes band regaled
the crowd of happy birthday wishers with upbeat tunes. The market parking lot
was packed, an indication of all the folks who love Tim…and Cathy…and…a
good party at the Bridge! Another good birthday party found Lionel and Carole
Lee Hancock, Ann and Bob Bohannon, and Sandy Maloney eating homemade
German chocolate cake at a surprise affair for Shirley Roberts who is a friend to
so many of us here at Sandbridge Beach. Fancy clothing and handmade jewelry,
including lots of dangling earrings, were on display and for sale at a party at
Jeanette and Les Thorpe’s artsy home one Sunday afternoon. Happy neighbors
perused pretty things and enjoyed chatting and snacking. Lucky ones left with a
must-have treasure or two. Spring will be properly celebrated, in April, at Emilie
and Ed Palmer’s “Welcome to Spring” annual event. Great weather has been
requested, and as always, everyone will bring great food. Surely by then, winter
will be done!
Margie Dowe is back from Arkansas where she enjoyed a visit with son Charlie.
Mary Rodgers is back from Switzerland and Italy where she travelled for two
weeks with her sister. The Bybee’s are heading home from Florida. Brenda and
Milton Womack are here now…so is Trish Poirrier. The Kindley’s must be back
from Costa Rica and Nicaragua and Sam and Nancy Stoakley should be home.
Friendly faces are always missed and seeing them again is one of the nicest gifts
of spring in our little resort beach town! Our community is populated as if by a
parade of people passing thru a big, revolving door. Cynthia Rowe should know
that Eva Mae and Tootie are on their way. They have been spotted outside of
the door. Those of us who are planted in Sandbridge are easily entertained by
the coming and going, the ebbing and flowing, the seasonal flavors, treats, and
surprises…the gifts and beauty of being and living here. I hope that, soon, my
neighbors’ lights will be on and cars will be in their driveways. I enjoy the quiet
of the winter months, but look forward to the warmth and activities of April, May,
and June.
Bradley Hilliard, grandson of Morris and Linda McKinney, was the recipient of
the local DAR Good Citizen Award. He shared his essay at a luncheon attended
by his mother Cindy, Margie Dowe, former Governor Gilmore, many others, and
me. What an amazing young man Bradley is. Sandbridger Audrey Settle, also
amazing, has recently become a board member of the fabulous Virginia Stage
Company…the Well’s Theater…in Norfolk. Congratulations Audrey! Another
amazing duo are Hattie and Daisy Smith who, though still in elementary school,
have started a homemade doggie treat business. They are the daughters of Trip
and Ali Smith. Bunco players enjoyed a full moon on a warm night plus delicious
apple cake topped with a dollop of whipped cream as the dice were flying at Betty
Lehr’s inviting home. Faith Sears served a fancy English tea for the SB book club
members. Second Saturday Supper Club had 36 people sharing the meal in March.
Busy, busy, busy!!! Ah…Happy Birthday Joan!
Chandler Dennis……with the View from my Deck