May 2006 - Virginia Beach

the Baycliff Bugle
May 2006
Editor Pam Gallagher ([email protected] )
FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
Dear Baycliff Friends and Neighbors,
On Saturday, May 6th, thirty plus homes participated in this year’s successful Baycliff
Community Yard Sale. Sincerest thank to Chairman Anna Slade for the outstanding job she
did organizing this popular event! Not only does our yard sale provide residents an effective
opportunity to dispose of no longer needed items while earning extra cash, it offers the
neighborhood and larger community some fabulous buys and a wonderful opportunity to
socialize. Thank you to each and every one of you whose participation made our yard sale a
resounding success!
On Tuesday, May 16th, 7:00 p.m. in the Alanton Elementary School Cafetorium, we will
vote on increasing our annual civic league dues and boat ramp fees, elect the 2006 -2007 civic
league officers, and also approve our 2006-2007 operating budget. Our dues are being
increased to $50.00 and the cost of a boat ramp key to $35.00 annually. This nominal
increase is long overdue and necessary due to inflation and rising costs of community
operating expenses and maintenance. A copy of the proposed budget is included in this
newsletter for your review. Please come to this important civic league meeting and vote!
If you are unable to attend, please take a moment to complete and return the absentee ballot
in this Bugle .
Please mark your calendar for our 3rd Annual Dolphin Watch Cruise on Sunday, June 11th.
This popular event sold out last June, and signing up promptly guarantees your family seats
aboard. We can take 120 passengers so please reserve your spots today! Donna and Gene
Feuerhahn, Owners of Dockside Inn and Lynnhaven Seafood Marina, have again generously
offered this privately chartered cruise to us at special pricing. We are so grateful! Read more
about our relaxing and funfilled Dolphin Cruise in the flyer included in the following pages.
It has been a pleasure and honor to serve you as President these past two years. I have
been blessed with outstanding support from a wonderful Executive Board. I sincerely thank
my capable and dedicated officers and committee chairs, as well as all the many Baycliff
residents who have so generously donated their time to benefit us all. I thank you all for
supporting your Baycliff Civic League and working with us to keep Baycliff one of the best
places in Virginia Beach to live! I wish you and your family a beautiful spring and a relaxing
summer!
Sincerely,
Christine Westendorf
President,
Baycliff Civic League
In This Issue:
Baycliff Traffic Safety Report
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT
BAYCLIFF DIRECTORY/
ABSENTEE BALLOT/SLATE
OF BAYCLIFF
CIVIC
LEAGUE OFFICERS
PROPOSED BAYCLIFF
CIVIC LEAGUE BUDGET
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
BAYCLIFF DOLPHIN
WATCH AND SUNSET
CRUISE FLYER
CIVIC LEAGUE
MEMBERSHIP/DUES FORM
OFFICERS &
Greetings from the TSC (Traffic Safety Committee).
It is nice to experience the warmer weather of
spring finally arriving with the pleasant evening air
promoting a “walk about” or a “bike about” our
neighborhood streets.
No accidents to report for all of calendar year 2006 to-date.
Let’s establish an ‘06 goal of ZERO accidents on Baycliff
streets.
As you will recall, the city reinstituted the Traffic Calming
Program in Baycliff. Thought you might be interested in
some statistics generated as a result of their enforcement
efforts.
The city provided the following data:
Enforcement date 3 Mar 06 --- hours of monitoring 7 – 9
a.m. Two tickets were written to non-residents for 37 mph.
CHAIRSNEIGHBOR
NOTES/SCHOOL
NEWS /RELAY FOR
LIFE/READING CLUB /
ALANTON-BAYCLIFF
GARDEN CLUB REPORT
VIRGINIA BEACH’S NEW
311 SERVICE
“SCOOP THE POOP”
Enforcement date 17 Mar 06 -- same hours -- three tickets
written -- all to non-residents and all for 38 mph in a 25
mph zone.
For comparison, the city average is 1.3 tickets written per
hour per officer so the two events in Baycliff were just
under the city average. The city will be scheduling
enforcement activity approximately every three days until 1
July…so drive carefully please.
NEWS RELEASE ON RABID Thanks again for your support and safe driving on our
RACCOONS/CLEAN THE
BAY DAY/RIISING TAX
ASSESSMENT
EXAMPLES/FREE
CLASSIFIEDS/BRIEFS
streets.
Have great and safe summer season.
G. Cox – Chair TSC
Every Tuesday is
Baycliff Community Day at…
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Game- Day
specials!
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(Next to North Carolina Company)
757-422-WING (9464) / www.buffalobeachbros.com
Baycliff Residents: Come into Buffalo Beach any Tuesday &
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(excludes daily specials; 1 discount per customer per visit)
Buffalo Beach is a Smoke-Free Sports Grill !
HELLO NEIGHBOR! We are beginning to update resident information in preparation for
the NEW 2007 BAYCLIFF RESIDENT DIRECTORY. WE NEED TO HEAR FROM EVERYONE, even if
you have no changes! Your prompt cooperation will help this edition of the directory be accurate
and up-to-date. This is important to Baycliff's participation in Neighborhood Watch as well as the
Virginia Beach 911 system. We also encourage you to include your e-mail address for our
Baycliffwatch system which is used to quickly distribute neighborhood information (community
announcements, civic league news, crime and emergency warnings). Your e-mail address will
not be listed in the directory. To learn more about the Baycliffwatch System, please go to our
community Website at www.baycliff.net. If you are moving, please notify us and give this form to
the NEW RESIDENT. THANK YOU!
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2007 BAYCLIFF RESIDENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Please return to Christine Westendorf, 2028 Sunset Point
or you may telephone your information in by calling her at 481-5589. Thanks!
FIRST & LAST NAME of Man of the House:________________________________________
Occupation:_______________________ Place of Employment:_______________________
FIRST & LAST NAME of Lady of the House:________________________________________
Occupation:_______________________ Place of Employment:_______________________
STREET ADDRESS:____________________ Telephone Number:______________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS (BAYCLIFFWATCH): ___________________________________________
CHILDREN IN THE HOME
AGE ON 12 -31- 2006
Birth date for Infants
Name:_________________________ Age:___________
Name:_________________________ Age:___________
Name:_________________________ Age:___________
Name:_________________________ Age:___________
SCHOOL / OCCUPATION
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS IN HOME
Name:_________________________ Relationship:__________________________________
Name:_________________________ Relationship:__________________________________
SPECIAL INTERESTS OR HOBBIES:______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
The Baycliff Resident Directory includes a special Services Section. Residents who
provide tutoring, music lessons, vacation pet care, or other special services such as yard
work are invited to list their services. In addition, encourage your teen to include his/her
name on our BABYSITTER LIST. This is list is very helpful to parents.
BABYSITTERS________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
SPECIAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO BAYCLIFF RESIDENTS:_________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Directions: Deliver this completed, original (photocopies may only be made for
spouse/additional adults per residence; duplicates will not be counted) absentee
ballot to Recording Secretary, Susanne Dye, at 1901 Windjammer Court, BY
noon on Tuesday, May 16 th. If your household needs additional absentee ballots,
contact Susanne Dye at 321-3995.
ITEM 1:
Vote on the Proposed Slate of 2006-2007 Baycliff Civic League
Officers (Fill in one circle to cast your vote):
I ACCEPT the slate
ITEM 2:
I REJECT the slate
?
Vote on increasing Annual Civic League Dues to $50.00:
I ACCEPT this increase
ITEM 3:
?
?
I REJECT this increase
?
Vote on increasing Annual Boat Ramp Fee to $35.00:
I ACCEPT this increase
?
I REJECT this increase
?
ITEM 4:
Vote on the Proposed 2006-2007 Baycliff Civic League Budget
(Fill in one circle to cast your vote ):
I ACCEPT the Proposed Budget
?
I REJECT the Proposed Budget
?
Your name & signature__________________________/___________________
Your address: ________________________ Phone Number: ______________
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2006-2007 Baycliff Civic League Slate of Officers
President
Bill Westendorf
2028 Sunset Point
481-5589
1st Vice-President
Christie Woytowitz
2013 Seafarer Cove
481-1110
2nd Vice-President
Claire Polley
1320 Baycliff Drive
481-0106
1505 Baycliff Court
496-9977
Recording Secretary Paula McGowan
Corresponding Sec. Christine Westendorf 2028 Sunset Point
481-5589
Treasurer
481-0469
Bob Swink
2004 Echo Cove
BAYCLIFF CIVIC LEAGUE
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2006-2007
ITEM
Dues - 240 @$50.00
Boat Ramp Keys - 50@$35.00
Donations & Misc. Income
Yard Sale - 40@$15.00
Dolphin Cruise
Advertising (Bugle & Directory)
INCOME
$12,000.00
$1,750.00
$1,500.00
$600.00
$500.00
$4,050.00
Community Liability Insurance
Legal fees
VBCCO & Garden Club Dues
Grass Mowing
Mulch & Weed Control
Landscape Plantings
Electricity (entry lights & sprinklers)
Baycliff Bugle Newsletter
2007 Directory
Clerical Supplies & Postage
Boat Ramp Keys & Lock
Fall Festival
Santa Visit
Adult Holiday Party
Luminaries
Yard Sale Advertising & Maps
Egg Hunt
Dolphin Cruise
VBCCO Award Dinner
Donations
Emergency / Contingency Fund
$250.00
$500.00
$50.00
$5,000.00
$750.00
$500.00
$600.00
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
$650.00
$200.00
$700.00
$300.00
$100.00
$400.00
$120.00
$400.00
$500.00
$200.00
$200.00
$1,750.00
$20,400.00
Projected Surplus for Improvements Fund
EXPENSE
$18,670.00
$1,730.00
Our Neighborhood Watch Program is a cooperative effort of the
Virginia Beach Crime Prevention Steering Committee, the Police
Department, and the residents of Baycliff. For more information,
please contact Claire Polley, Baycliff Neighborhood Watch
Coordinator, telephone number 481-0106, e- mail: [email protected].
BAYCLIFF DOLPHIN WATCH & SUNSET CRUISE
SPONSORED BY YOUR BAYCLIFF CIVIC LEAGUE
A Special Boat Tour Chartered Just for Us!
Sunday, June 11th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rain Date: Monday, June 12th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Leaves from Dockside Inn, 3311 Shore Drive
ONLY $5.00 PER PERSON… DON’T MISS THIS!
A true bargain, Regular Cost: $16.00 per adult, $8.00 per child!
SPECIAL 15% DINING DISCOUNT AT DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT
OFFERED PRE AND POST CRUISE
Our Sincerest Thanks to Baycliff’s Gene & Donna Feuerhahn!
You are encouraged to bring your own cooler chests
and iced drinks. Wine and beer are fine.
ACT QUICKLY… THIS WAS A SELL OUT LAST YEAR!
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
MAXIMUM 120 PASSENGERS!
PLEASE CALL CHRISTINE WESTENDORF TODAY AT 481-5589
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT ABOARD!
SEND YOUR CHECK (PAYABLE TO BAYCLIFF CIVIC LEAGUE)
TO TREASURER BOB SWINK, 2004 ECHO COVE.
2006 Baycliff Civic League Membership Dues
Have you paid your 2006 dues?
2006 Baycliff Civic League Membership Dues
___________ Enclosed is $35.00 for Civic League Membership
___________ Enclosed is $50.00 contribution for
the Community Improvement Fund
___________ Enclosed is $20.00 for Yacht Club Membership
and Boat Ramp Key (for boat ramp keys, please
pay $35.00 dues, plus $20 boat ramp key fee)
___________ Enclosed is a DONATION toward:
(Landscaping, Egg Hunt or use wherever needed)
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: The Civic League Membership Year is
January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006. Please make checks
payable to Baycliff Civic League.
Mail to Bob Swink, Treasurer, 2004 Echo Cove.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING BAYCLIFF SUCH AN OUTSTANDING NEIGHBORHOOD!!
SINCERE THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY LEADERS!
2005-2006 BAYCLIFF CIVIC LEAGUE OFFICERS
President
First Vice-President
Second Vice-President
Second Vice-President
Recording Secretary
Corr. Secretary
Treasurer
Christine Westendorf
Paul Rist
Christie Woytowitz
Weaver Wrenn
Susanne Dye
Sharon Haring
Bob Swink
2028 Sunset Point
1999 East Road
2013 Seafarer Cove
2001 Echo Cove
1901 Windjammer Court
1561 Bay Point Drive
2004 Echo Cove
481-5589
481-7559
481-1110
481-7638
321-3995
481-5508
481-0469
2005-2006 COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Advertising
Bingo & Pizza Night
Bingo & Pizza Night
Boundaries
Lori Moore
Paul Rist
Christie Woytowitz
Jim Cecelic
Covenants & Restrictions James (Ted) Land
Dolphin Cruise
Christine Westendorf
Fall Festival
Sandi Barea
Fall Festival
Kelly Christianson
Holiday Party
Doris & Weaver Wrenn
Holiday Luminaria
Christine Westendorf
Hospitality
Rosalie Haight
Landscaping
Jack Donahue
Landscaping
Barbara Hancock
Landscaping Rocks
Kim Cox
Neighborhood Watch
Claire Polley
Newsletter
Pam Gallagher
Power Outages
Anne Mitchell
Safety & Improvement Mark Schalow
Santa Visit
Pam Gallagher
Santa Visit
Susannah Uroskie
Spring Egghunt
Melissa Hickey
Spring Egghunt
Jill Frazier
Tax Relief
Curt Karvala
Traffic Safety
George Cox
VBCCO Representative James (Ted) Land
Webmaster
Bill Westendorf
Yacht Club
Jim Cecelic
Yacht Club
Weaver Wrenn
Yard Sale
Anna Koufos-Slade
1597 Bay Point Drive
1999 East Road
2013 Seafarer Cove
2005 Inland Cove
1905 Crestview Landing
2028 Sunset Point
2008 Bay Breeze Circle
1352 Baycliff Drive
2001 Echo Cove
2028 Sunset Point
1605 Bay Point Drive
1340 Baycliff Drive
1532 Seafarer Lane
1512 Hidden Cove
1320 Baycliff Drive
2009 Seafarer Cove
2009 Sunset Court
2008 Echo Cove
2009 Seafarer Cove
2004 Seafarer Cove
2016 Bay Breeze Cove
1500 Baycliff Lane
1529 Seafarer Lane
2016 Sunset Point
1905 Crestview Landing
2028 Sunset Point
2005 Inland Cove
2001 Echo Cove
1536 Bay Point Drive
496-7573
481-7559
481-1110
481-5465
481-2989
481-5589
412-4997
412-2067
481-7638
481-5589
481-2559
481-4743
481-2817
412-0665
481-0106
496-2500
481-0561
481-1682
496-2500
233-9201
496-0429
481-0088
481-1930
481-7971
481-2989
481-5589
481-5465
481-7638
496-4858
Neighbor Notes
New Osprey Platform
Many thanks to the North Landing Electric Company for
installing a new osprey tower in Baycliff (the company
also recently installed two other towers at Bayville, and
Lynnhaven Elementary). A new osprey nest currently rests
safely on top!
The Baycliff community sends its love and support and best Get Well wishes
to Faye Johnson (wife of Dave Johnson)! Faye has been
quite ill and in Intensive Care for many months. We also
extend our best Feel Better Soon wishes to Ruth DeLong,
who is recovering from a fall. Ruth is the mother of Jan
Wahl, and the wife of Ed DeLong, who served as our
Baycliff Santa for many years. In addition, we wish Paula
Hirst a very speedy recovery from her recent eye surgery!
We also send heartfelt well-wishes to former Baycliff
resident Jim Watt, who is recovering from surgery.
Ryan Johnson would like to thank everyone who made
suggestions and helped him find an appropriate Eagle Project
for the neighborhood. Every idea would have worked well for
the final project. But in the end, Ryan has chosen to construct
a plywood sign at the front of the neighborhood reminding
drivers to follow the speed limit. Construction should begin by
mid-summer, after extensive paper work is filled out with the Boy Scout of
America and Ryan receives project approval.
Neighbor Notes
IN THE NEWS
Best wishes to Baycliff resident, Ann Nichols whose
passion and honed talents for fly fishing have led her to open
Crab Creek Outfitters, a saltwater fly and light-tackle shop
located near the Lesner Bridge on Shore Drive. As
one of the very few females in the world to own a
tackle shop, Nichols, mother of four and wife to
Charlie, a longshoreman was featured in a wonderful article
about her newest enterprise in the March 28, 2006 issue of
the Virginian-Pilot newspaper!!
Congratulations, Ann---we wish you nothing but continued success!
A NOTE OF GRATITUDE F OR BAYCLIFF’S CIVIC LEAGUE LEADERS
Baycliff residents sincerely thank our 2005-2006 Civic League Officers who
volunteered countless hours of their time for the betterment of our
neighborhood. We especially wish to thank Civic League President Christine
Westendorf for her assiduous devotion to Baycliff and a special salute for a
job well doneto those board members who are retiring from their positions.
Baycliff is a better place because of YOU and your dedication and efforts are
most appreciated!
President, Christine Westendorf (retiring)
First Vice-President, Paul Rist (retiring)
Second Vice-President, Christie Woytowitz (retiring)
Second Vice-President, Weaver Wrenn (retiring)
Recording Secretary, Susanne Dye (retiring)
Corresponding Secretary, Sharon Haring (retiring)
Treasurer, Bob Swink
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!
Neighbor Notes
THANKING OUR GOOD NEIGHBORS, JIM CECELIC and BOB SWINK!!
Recently, a very large tree fell at the boat ramp and was blocking the ramp!
Jim Cecelic has spent many long hours cutting up the tree with a chain saw
and moving it out of the way. Also, Bob Swink recently spent several hours
spraying weed killer at the boat ramp parking lot. We are indeed fortunate to
have Jim and Bob as our Baycliff neighbors.
THANK YOU BOTH FOR YOUR VOLUNTEER EFFORTS!!
Summer is nearly here…
Windows • Siding • Trim
Ask about our new
THICK INSULATING ENERGY SAVING
FOAM BACKED SIDING
2251 W. Great Neck Rd
Va Beach, VA 23451
Remember to
drive 25 mph through
Baycliff and be sure to
WATCH FOR CHILDREN
PLAYING!
Sign-up for E-Watch! The Baycliff Civic League began an e-mail
Neighborhood Watch to promote safety, awareness, and communication
between the residents of Baycliff. To join, go to www.baycliff.net, click on
the Baycliff E-Watch Crime Dog and click on “Join E-Watch”. E-watch
maintains a distribution list which contains the e-mail address of everyone
who signs up to be part of the E-Watch system. Anyone can post a message to the EWatch system by clicking on the link near the top of this page or by sending their e-mail
message to [email protected]. Every message posted to the system will
immediately be distributed by e-mail to ev eryone who has registered to be part of EWatch. Remember to contact Bill, Webmaster, at [email protected] whenever you
change servers or get new e-mail addresses so he can update the system.
School News
“THANK YOU ,” TO OUR SUPPORTERS
FROM, THE BATTLING BEACH BUNCH RELAY FOR LIFE TEAMS
The Battling Beach Bunch Relay for Life Teams have raised over
$18,300.00 for the American Cancer Society since this past fall with business
sponsorships, multiple car washes, Silver Diner fundraiser (wait persons,
percentage of dinner sales), gift baskets for sale, holiday wreath sale,
gourmet lollipop sale at First Colonial High School, and luminaria, etc.
The 24 youth have worked very hard and the community has generously
supported their efforts. WE SINCERELY THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE WHO
HAS HELPED WIN THE WAR AGAINST CANCER AND SUPPORTED THE BATTLING
BEACH BUNCH RELAY FOR LIFE TEAMS. Let’s continue to work together
toward a cancer free future in the very near future!
School News
KELLY MC LAUGHLIN AND BLYTHE WESTENDORF
SELECTED AS MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
2006 FIRST COLONIAL HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT TEAM!
This is the 46th year that The Virginian-Pilot has sponsored
the scholastic achievement and recognition program for local
area schools. This program is designed to salute the best and
brightest students and has awarded over $200,000 in scholarships to
deserving students from Hampton Roads, the Eastern Shore, and
northeastern North Carolina.
It is with great pride that we announce that two Baycliff young women have
been selected one of eighteen members of 2006 First Colonial High School
Scholastic Team.
Baycliff Congratuates Senior Kelly McLaughlin and Junior Blythe Westendorf!
Baycliff Reading Club Update
The Baycliff Reading Club has had a busy
agenda as of late. We had our annual retreat
at Southern Shores at the beautiful oceanfront home
of avid readers, Cindi and Eddie Russell, in
April, where we discussed the book Bel Canto, by
Ann Patchett. Also in April, five of our members
attended the Noted Authors Dinner night, which was a
fundraiser
for the Virginia Beach Symphony. There we listened
to Sheri Reynolds, Stephen Coonts and Edmund Morris talk about their
experiences as writers.
Our upcoming list of books reflects a wide range of interests. We attempt to
mix old and new, challenging and light, fiction and a little non-fiction.
Meetings are at the Westendorf home at 7:00 P.M. on the second Tuesday of
each month.
Upcoming Reading List:
May 9
James Patterson Month Read any of
his books and we will discuss his writing in general
June 13
Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons,
by Lorna Landvik (come have some Bon Bons)
July 11
John Adams, by David
McCullough (patriotic choice for July)
August 8
The Water is Wide, by Pat Conroy
September Clara, by Janice Galloway (about
the life of Clara Schumann)
If you are interested in joining our group, please contact Mary Daddio at 228-1175.
Alanton-Baycliff Garden Club Report
The final Alanton-Bycliff Garden Club meeting of the year is
a luncheon and flower arrangement “competition” at the
Wisteria, 11:30 AM May 11th. But this is by no means the end
of our activities before summer arrives…
On Thursday, May 25 th we’ll be cleaning up the front
entrance of Baycliff. PLEASE JOIN US beginning at 9:00 AM
(or whenever you can come). Bring gloves and tools for
weeding, pruning shrubs, and preparing our beds for new flowers which will
be planted around Memorial Day, with mulching to follow. Please contact
Barbara Hancock at #481-2817, if you can pitch in some of your much needed
time to assist.
The Alanton-Baycliff Garden Club and Baycliff Civic League are splitting the costs of lightly
mulching the front entry beds (two in the traffic circle, two at the entry, and one at bulletin
board) and purchasing annual flowers (red and white geraniums with blue flower
accent) for the entry.
City of Virginia Beach Launches a
24/7 “311” Information Service
On Saturday, April 22, 2006, the
Virginia Beach Public Information
Office launched a city-wide 311
telephone
information
service.
Citizens calling from within Virginia
Beach city limits can simply dial 3-11 to reach a Public Information
Specialist - 24 hours a day, seven
days a week - who can assist callers
with City information, services, news
and events.
The new 311 service is currently
available to customers of Cavalier
Telephone and Cox
Communications, and the service
will be available to Verizon
customers in a few weeks. Other
company subscribers, cell phone
users, VoIP users (i.e. Vonage or
similar service provider), and those
calling from outside the city limits
can dial (757) 385-3111 to reach the
Public Information Office. Calls
placed to 311 from within Virginia
Beach city limits are free.
Applicable long distance or cellular
charges may apply when calling
(757) 385-3111.
In addition to being a simple, easyto-remember,
single
point
of
contact for citizens and visitors, 311
has the potential to alleviate many
of the non-emergency calls that are
placed to the city’s 911 Emergency
Communications Center (ECC)
each day. Currently, the ECC
receives an average of 40,000 nonemergency calls per month. These
calls cause 911 call takers and
dispatchers to deviate from their
primary function of assisting callers
with emergencies and public safety
situations. One of the goals of 311 is
to provide a non-emergency
alternative resource to assist citizens
with general city information and
services on a 24/7 basis, ensuring
that 911 personnel are more
accessible
for
callers
with
emergencies and public safety
issues. Non-emergency questions or
requests for city services can be
directed to the new 311 information
line.
Dial 3-1-1 for:
Dial 9-1-1 for:
City Information
Emergencies
City Services
Fires
City News
Reporting
City Events
Accidents
Reporting
Crimes in
Progress
Reporting
Suspicious
People or
Events
Citizens can also contact the Public
Information Office via the Online
Assistance feature on VBgov.com
(24/7), via email at [email protected]
(24/7), or in person Monday through
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at
Building 22 of the Municipal Center
(2400 Courthouse Drive).
Scoop the Poop
(A message from the SPCA)
After learning that up to one-third of the fecal coliform pollution in the Lynnhaven River is
dog waste, the Virginia Beach SPCA launched a Scoop the Poop campaign to remind
dog owners to clean up after their pets, and in particular, pick up dog waste in your own
yard BEFORE it rains, to prevent run-off into storm drains. Pet waste washes off streets and
lawns and runs into storm drains and into the river. Poop not only pollutes the river but it
also spreads disease and pollutes neighborhoods, parks, schoolyards, beaches and
friendships. We at the SPCA love all animals, but we don't love their poop. Sadly, too many
people allow their animals to defecate in our neighborhoods, yards and parks, and do not
pick up the waste and dispose of it properly. We talk about responsible animal care to our
adopters, and the city has posted signs, but those efforts have not been far reaching
enough. The Poop Pollutes campaign will be widespread, broadly supported and eyecatching. We are looking forward to the widest possible distribution of Poop Pollutes
posters. We hope to create a corps of volunteers, maybe even our junior volunteer corps,
to wear Poop Pollutes t -shirts around town.
We hope you and your organization will become a partner in the effort to teach the
people of Virginia Beach that Poop Pollutes.
POOP POLLUTES...
The land...
Pet waste contains bacteria and parasites. Diseases that can be spread from pet waste
include -? Campylobacteriosis (a bacterial infection causing diarrhea in humans)
? Salmonellosis (the most common bacterial infection transmitted to humans from
animals -- symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea)
? Toxocarisis (roundworms transmitted from animals to humans. Symptoms include vision
loss, rash, fever, or cough).
The water...
Pet waste degrades water quality leading to cloudy, green water from accelerated algae
and weed growth, objectionable odors, and dead fish and other organisms. Up to one
fourth of the fecal coliform in the polluted Lynnhaven River is from pet waste. Pet waste left
in yards as far away as Green Run eventually reaches the city's historic waterway.
The air...
In addition to odors, flies and other pest insects can also increase when pet waste is
disposed of improperly, becoming a nuisance and adding another vector for disease
transmission. Communities...Finally, pet waste pollutes friendships.
Poop Pollutes
Neighborhoods. Friendships. The Beach. Parks and school yards.
Lakes and streams. Broad Bay. Even the Lynnhaven River.
Scoop the Poop.
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RABID RACCOONS FOUND IN
THE GREAT NECK AREA
From the City Manager’s Office (May 3,
2006 News Release)
On May 1, a Virginia Beach resident
witnessed a fight between her dog and a
raccoon on Shorehaven Drive in the
Great Neck area of the city. The Virginia
Beach Bureau of Animal Control was
called to the scene where they collected
the raccoon.
Interaction with raccoons should be
avoided. If you have had any unreported
exposure to stray or wild animals in this
area within the past few weeks, contact
the Virginia Beach Department of Public
Health immediately. If your pets have had
any unreported exposure to stray or wild
animals in this area, contact the Virginia
Beach Bureau of Animal Control.
Five rabid animals, all raccoons, have
been identified in Virginia Beach this
calendar year.
The Health Department strongly advises
that Virginia Beach residents and visitors
take the following steps to prevent
families and pets from being exposed to
rabies.
1.
ELIMINATE OUTDOOR FOOD SOURCES
AROUND THE HOME:
A.
Do not feed stray dogs or cats, or
any wild animal.
B. Garbage containers should be
securely sealed with lids.
C. After feeding pets, bring leftover
food inside or dispose of it properly.
D. Bird food should be placed in a
bird feeder inaccessible to wild
animals.
E. Food stored in outbuildings ( barns,
open garages) should be
inaccessible to animals.
2.
AVOID CONTACT BETWEEN YOURSELF
(OR YOUR PETS) AND WILD ANIMALS OR
STRAY DOGS AND CATS.
A.
Report any stray animals to the
Virginia Beach Bureau of Animal
Control. If contact occurs between
any wild animal and you or your
pet, call Animal Control at 4274444. If contact occurs between
you or your family and any wild
animal, call the Virginia Beach
Department of Public Health at 5182646.
Specimens
of
the
raccoon
were
submitted to the Norfolk Department of
Public Health – Bureau of Laboratories on
May 2. Later that day, the Virginia Beach
Department of Public Health was notified
that the animal tested positive for rabies.
The dog involved in the attack is currently
vaccinated for rabies and has received a
booster
vaccination.
No
rabies
transmissions to other animals or humans
are known at this time.
On April 14, 2006, a resident witnessed a
raccoon attack a dog on Adam Keeling
Road in the Keelingwood area.
The
raccoon was lethargic, disoriented, and
indifferent to human exposure — all signs
of rabies. Animal control collected the
raccoon and submitted specimens to the
Norfolk Department of Public Health k
Bureau of Laboratories on April 17, 2006.
On April 18, 2006, the Virginia Beach
Department of Public Health was notified
that this animal also tested positive for
rabies.
(Rabid raccoon, continued)
It is imperative that you and your
pets receive medical treatment as
soon as possible. Call your
veterinarian to examine your pet for
wounds and administer a booster
rabies shot.
B. Trapping and removal of
raccoons is not recommended;
however, IT may be necessary for
sick or injured animals.
C.
Keep dogs and cats confined to
your property. Animals that are
allowed to roam are more prone to
come in contact with wild animals
such as raccoons and foxes.
VACCINATE ALL PETS AGAINST RABIES,
IT’S THE LAW!
(Code of the City of Virginia Beach,
Chapter 5 Animals and Fowl, Article 5
Rabies
Control- Section 5-87 Vaccination or
Inoculation of Dogs or Cats).
3.
Virginia Beach needs your help cleaning up the
Chesapeake Bay and our local waterways!
Clean the Bay Day
Saturday, June 10th, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Boats are needed to get to hard-to-reach places; and folks of all
backgrounds can pick up the litter on shore. As always, Individuals, families,
and Civic Leagues are welcome.
Come on and grab your hat, sunscreen, and your best buddies, and join us!
See what a few determined people from each of our communities can do in three
hours!
Clean Community Commission is sponsoring an after event picnic at Bayville
Farms Park from 1 to 3 PM.
For more Information or to register in Virginia Beach, contact Virginia Beach Clean Community
Commission @ 385-4104 or email: [email protected].
Sincerely,
Dan Baxter
Chairman Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission
Public School Calendar
May 18
May 29
June 13, 14
June 15, 16
June 16
June 19
June 23
Progress Reports Issued
Memorial Day ( Holiday - schools closed)
Adjusted Dismissal (High School students only)
Adjusted Dismissal (All students)
Last Day for Students – End of Fourth Grading Period
Staff Day (Records/School Closeout)
Report Cards Mailed to All Students
FY 04/05 NEIGHBORHOOD
FY 04/05 SUBNEIGHBORHOOD
FY 04/05 DISTRICT
FY 04/05
PERCENT
FY 05/06
PERCENT
FY 06/07
PERCENT
Total 3
yrs
BAYCLIFF
LYNNHAVEN
23.8978
21.8212
10.961
56.68
ALANTON
LYNNHAVEN
18.4389
23.062
18.4053
59.9062
29.8565
24.5817
64.33006
SYLVAN LAKE
SLEEPY HOL-SANDEE
LYNNHAVEN
ALANTON
LINKHORN SHORES
LYNNHAVEN
22.6869
19.8847
8.96493
51.53653
MIDDLE PLANTATION
LYNNHAVEN
4.46507
26.1712
17.2364
47.87267
BROAD BAY POINT
GREENS
LYNNHAVEN
19.1326
10.1394
24.6721
53.9441
RESERVE
LYNNHAVEN
12.9586
17.8222
8.71612
39.49692
WIMBLEDON ON THE BAY
BISHOPSGATE
MIDDLE PLANTATION
CHURCH POINT
LYNNHAVEN
LYNNHAVEN
LYNNHAVEN
BAYSIDE
9.1209
10.1213
2.35821
9.63015
13.8459
13.9056
34.1241
11.6647
11.9504
17.1417
5.19286
20.6508
34.9172
41.1686
41.67517
41.94565
LYNNHAVEN
9.48046
17.5748
47.4502 74.50546
BRIGHTON ON THE BAY
PHASE 6
CHILDREN'S CLOTHING NEEDED
FOR NICARAGUAN ORPHANAGE!
Have your kids outgrown their clothes? Please consider donating your
gently used summer clothing to an orphanage in Nicaragua! Items should be
clean and free of holes, tears and permanent stains.
The children are ages 3 to 18 years. We need: shirts, shorts, dresses,
skirts, pants, pajamas and swimsuits in all sizes, 2T to adult sizes (for teens).
Clothing donations should be dropped off at the Westendorf's home,
2028 Sunset Point. Blythe Westendorf is going on a summer
mission trip to Nicaragua, sponsored by Spring Branch
Community Church, and she and other high school youth will fill
duffle bags with collected clothing and bring them to the
orphanage where they are working. To arrange a drop off or if
you have any questions, please call 481-5589 or Blythe's cell
phone 630-1996. Thank you so very, very much! J
Bugle Briefs
Upcoming Meetings and Events
(Dates to Remember)
•
** Remember to pay your annual Baycliff
Civic League Dues!**
May 9
Baycliff Reading Club meeting
Reminders:
Virginia Beach has
scheduled selective
police enforcement
in Baycliff running
through the end of
June.
•
May 11 Flower Show Luncheon
Installation of new Alanton-Baycliff Garden Club
officers at The Anchor Inn
•
May 14
•
May 16 Baycliff Civic League meeting in the
Alant on Elementary School Cafetorium at 7:00
p.m.. Vote on increasing our annual civic league
dues and boat ramp fees, elect the 2006 -2007
civic league officers, and also to approve our
2006-2007 operating budget
•
May 29 Memorial Day (Have a Happy and Safe
Memorial Day Weekend!!) SCHOOLS CLOSED
•
June 11 3rd Annual Dolphin Watch Cruise (act
quickly to reserve your tickets!)
•
June 13
•
June 13, 14 Adjusted Dismissal ( Public High School
students only)
Send your completed form
to:
•
June 15, 16
Students
•
June 16
Last Day of Public School for Students
Christine Westendorf, 2028
Sunset Point. Questions? Call
Christine at 481-5589.
•
June 23
Report Cards Mailed
•
July 4
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Baycliff Reading Club meeting
Adjusted Dismissal ALL Public School
Celebrate Independence Day!!
The information contained in this newsletter was provided to
the Editor and/or Civic League by third parties, and is
published "as is," and the Editor makes no warranties and
assumes no liabilities for the accuracy of the information
contained in the Newsletter. The opinions expressed in this
Newsletter are those of the authors, and do not necessarily
reflect the views or opinions of the Editor or of the Civic
League. Neither the Editor nor the Civic League, nor any
Advertiser in this Newsletter are responsible or liable for any
opinions, errors or omissions contained in the Newsletter.
Be sure to update your
resident information (even if
you have no changes) for
the NEW 2007 BAYCLIFF
RESIDENT DIRECTORY.
HAVE A WONDERFUL
SUMMER, BAYCLIFF!