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Bayview Civic League Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month September through June 7:00 pm at 1601 E. Bayview Boulevard, Norfolk (Christ United Methodist Church)
October Guest Speaker Senator Ralph Northam Our Mission: Neighbors helping neighbors for the good of our community. Together we make things better.
October 11th Meeting Agenda: • Police Officers visit • Sen. Northam • Upcoming events • Networking social
We look forward to seeing you at our October 11 meeting, and please remember that we will start at our new, earlier time of 7 pm. We will meet with State Senator Ralph Northam. A true friend of a clean Chesapeake Bay, Sen Northam has worked for menhaden regulation. Do you have questions for Sen Northam? Be sure to join us at 7 on the 11th! We’ll also meet with our CRO Police Officers and hear from Sewer Replacement Project Manager Rick Dempsey. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 11, at 7:00 pm. Bring a friend, and, if you like, bring a snack to share during our ever-popular Networking Social following the meeting. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Botanical Garden “Fall Festival” You Could Win $100 ZOO BOO 2011 In the Garden
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The purpose of the Bayview Bulletin is to communicate information to Bayview Civic League members, supporters, and neighbors. Front page artwork contributed by Jeannie Wilson. Bulletin contents are considered property of Bayview Civic League. Articles within the bulletin reflect personal viewpoints of the authors and are not necessarily the views of advertisers or the Bayview Civic League. The Bayview Civic League is apolitical and does not endorse any candidates for political office.
Civic League Board* President Linda Lundquist 1st VP Aaron Ellis 2nd VP Janet Hayden Corres Sec’y Susan Jones Rec Sec’y Sylvia Ross Treasurer Gena Goodnough Editor & Web Manager Jeannie Wilson Area Preservation Jim Ripley Ways and Means - Advertising for Bulletin Susan Jones (temp)
588-3960 587-0004 241-0045 587-9586 553-7817 588-8131 588-3960 587-9149 587-9586
Communications - Bulletin Distribution Anita Unger 587-3405 Membership John Huffman 480-4507 Refreshments Pat Davidson 587-3219 Safety and Security John and Sara Gaul 531-0323 Zoning Laura Brown 351-6981 Education & Legislation Cindy Huffman 480-4507 Sunshine Janet Hayden 241-0045 Environment & Beautification Vacant N/A *Email addresses are available on our website!
Local Contacts
Clean and Safe Neighborhood Norfolk CARES Assistance Center
664-6510
website: www.norfolk.gov/311CallCenter email: HealthyNeighborhoods@norfolk.gov Report these issues: Health: Pet area/yard not cleaned regularly, rodents, tall grass/weeds, biting or abused/neglected animals; Zoning: Parking on grass in front yard area, commercial vehicles/ equipment parked in residential areas, boat or camper in front of house, inoperable vehicles; Waste Management: Dead animals, improper curbside disposal; Other Issues: Streets, lights, sidewalks, curbing, traffic signals or street signs, wetlands, dunes...
Non-emergency number 441-5610 for Police, Jail, Animal Control, and suspected criminal activity.
PUBLIC WORKS PHONE NUMBERS Curb, Sidewalk, or Pothole Repairs 823-4050 Damaged & Faded Signs 823-1223 Ditch Maintenance 823-4000 Recycling 441-1347 Bulk Waste Collection 441-5813 Street Flooding 823-4000 Traffic Signal Service 664-7300 Keep Norfolk Beautiful 441-1347 Polluting hotline for illegal dumping 441-2536
All Emergencies - call 911 Animal Protection Health Department Rabies Control Pretlow Library Voter Registrar Bayview Elementary School Oceanair Elementary School
664-7387 683-2700 683-2712 441-1750 664-4353 531-3030 531-3095
Bayview Civic League Goes Green Bayview Civic League believes that reducing any environmental impact is a worthy goal. To further this goal, we actively encourage use of recycled material. Volume 13 Issue 2
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Fall is truly in the air, with cool days and cooler nights. Our neighborhood children are back in school, ready to learn and preparing to uphold school pride through sporting events, cool extra-curricular activities and strong SOL scores. Halloween decorations are sprouting up throughout Bayview. Girl Scouts are selling candy, schools are sponsoring fund-raisers, and Boy Scouts are selling popcorn to help fund their programs. Church bazaars will be popping up through our neighborhood, too - we have the best church bazaars in Bayview! So many nifty opportunities to support worthy local programs while getting great food and goodies. Speaking of opportunities - long-time member Jim Ripley has agreed to step up to working as our Area Preservation Chair. Can you help Jim or another committee chair? Many hands make work light, and make lots happen! How you can help our neighborhood be even greater? Don’t forget the membership drive - sign up a friend for BCL and you both earn a chance for a prize! Linda Lundquist
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Bayview United Church of Christ
(Congregational Christian) 1051 E. Bayview Blvd. Norfolk,VA 23503 PH; 588-2479
Welcome! Worship Service: 11:00am Sunday School: 9:45am
(Nursery Provided) Communion celebrated the first Sunday of each month.
A Friendly Reminder October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). Since the program began in 1985, mammography rates have more than doubled for women age 50 and older and breast cancer deaths have declined. This is exciting progress, but there are still women who do not take advantage of early detection at all and others who do not get screening mammograms and clinical breast exams at regular intervals. •Women age 65 and older are less likely to get mammograms than younger women, even though breast cancer risk increases with age. •Hispanic women have fewer mammograms than Caucasian women and African American women. •Women below poverty level are less likely than women at higher incomes to have had a mammogram within the past two years. “The key to mammography screening is that it be done routinely – once is not enough.” For more information about NBCAM, please visit www.nbcam.org. For additional information, please call one of the following toll-free numbers: American Cancer Society, (800) 227-2345 National Cancer Institute (NCI), (800) 4-CANCER National Breast Cancer Organization, (800) 221-2141 The White House will be decked out in pink all month! Wear something pink and if you are in New York, check out the Empire State Building. It will be lit up in pink Oct. 14-16th!
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Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Energy Star and WaterSense Qualified Products.
October 7-10, 2011
Under Virginia law, most purchases of tangible personal property are subject to both state and local sales and use taxes. The tax rate is generally 5% of the cost price. The rate on sales of food for home consumption is 2.5%. A sales tax holiday is a temporary period during which purchases of certain items are exempt from the sales and use taxes. Following legislation enacted by the 2007 Session of the Virginia General A s s e m b l y, Virginia now has three annual sales tax holidays. In addition to the specific items exempted for each holiday period, dealers may also elect to absorb the tax on any item they wish during that period. Purchases of certain Energy Star and WaterSense qualified products purchased for non-commercial use and costing $2,500 or less will be exempt from sales tax. The exempt Energy Star items include dishwashers, clothes washers, refrigerators, air conditioners, ceiling fans, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and programmable thermostats that carry the Energy Star designation. The exempt WaterSense items include bathroom sink faucets, faucet accessories, and toilets. For details, visit Virginia.gov or click here.
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Bayview Neighborhood Watch
BETWEEN BAYVIEW PHARMACY AND POWERHOUSE GYM ON CHESAPEAKE BOULEVARD
September Refreshment Thanks by Pat Davidson We are off to another great year, with Linda as our Fearless Leader. She starts our new year with a reassigned Crew (so to say) We will get our job done. As usual our great membership came thru with an abundance of goodies to share, many homemade. Thanks to one and all. Anita Unger Janet Hayden Cindy Huffman Sylvia Ross Susan&Harvie Jones Gena Goodnough Kathy Rose Mr Walker Darleen Hodges
Steve Michel (East Beach Catering) Kathy Poorman Sam Maddox Linda & Jeannie Doris Sockell Helen & Jim Ripley Pat Davidson
Hope to see everyone at our October 11th meeting. Any ides or suggestions, please call Darleen at 531-0335 or Pat at 587-3219. Thank you!!! REMEMBER !!!!!Bayview Is The Place To Be !!!!!! Welcome To Our New Members!!! Raffle Thanks Go To HARVIE & Susan Jones, Janet Hayden, Sylvia Ross, Sam Maddox, and Cindy Huffman. Some took home Prizes, but we all went home Winners!!!!!!
On September 17 at the Norfolk Police Department (NPD) Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) held a Quarterly Meeting/ Cookout with neighborhood watch coordinators throughout the city. Officer John Folscher has taken over as the neighborhood watch point of contact for the CPU. Officer Folscher has many years of service with the NPD, and a great majority of his time has been spent in the Bayview/Ocean View areas. Officer Folscher would like to speak out one of our Civic League meetings, so look forward to that within the next few months. The meeting served as a great learning opportunity as we got to meet other neighborhood watch coordinators and hear about their experiences. Fortunately our neighborhood is not experiencing the quantity and severity of crimes as other neighborhoods. However, it is important that we maintain our active involvement in the community and continue to keep an eye out not just for ourselves, but for our neighbors as well. Over the next few months you can look forward to an increased development of the Bayview Neighborhood Watch Program. Each month we will post crime stats for our neighborhood, tips to maintaining safety & security, and updates on crime trends noticed in our neighborhood. CRIME STATS (9/1 – 9/26) Burglary: 3 Larceny – Auto: 8 Larceny – Other: 7 Narcotics Violations: 1 Simple Assault: 3 Vandalism: 6 TIPS TO MAINTAINING SAFETY AND SECURITY •Always Lock Exterior Doors, Especially Storm Doors •Lock Windows when Away from Home •Keep All Entrances and Garages Well Lit •When Going Out, Keep a Television or Radio On •Utilize an Alarm System •Keep Valuables Out of Sight •Never Leave an Automobile While it is Running •When Entering and Exiting, Always Lock Your Car CRIME TRENDS As mentioned by Officer Snyder last civic league meeting there has been an increase in property crimes in the area. Please refer to the “Tips to Maintaining Safety and Security” above, and we can greatly reduce the amount of property crimes occurring in out neighborhood. In the meantime if you have any interest in the Neighborhood Watch or would like to contact the Neighborhood Watch with concerns please contact me at b c l . a d v i s o r y. n o t i c e @ g m a i l . c o m o r b y p h o n e (757-531-0323).
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Norfolk Main Library to Close November 1, 2011 On November 1, 2011, the interim Norfolk Main Library will close to begin preparations for the construction of the City of Norfolk's new main library, the Colonel Samuel L. Slover Memorial Main Library. Now in the final stages of the building design and planning phase, it is anticipated that ground breaking for the Slover Memorial Library will be in early 2012, and that the new library will be open in early 2014. In order to maintain a safe environment during construction for the public and library staff, the current interim main library, Norfolk Main Library, will be closed during the construction of Slover Memorial Library. Norfolk Main Library collections are being redistributed to Norfolk's 10 neighborhood branches, the Mary D. Pretlow Anchor B r a n c h L i b r a r y, a n d t h e L i b r a r y Administrative Offices and Service Center. The public portion of the Sargeant Memorial Local History and Genealogy Collection (SMC) will relocate temporarily to the Pretlow Anchor Branch Library at 111 West Ocean View Avenue and reopen on January 17, 2012. During the construction of the Slover M e m o r i a l L i b r a r y, d o w n t o w n Norfolk residents who need library services can do so at any of NPL's 10 branch libraries or the Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. The Bookmobile will also make stops at 3 locations in downtown: the Nauticus parking lot, Freemason Street Baptist Church and the W.A Hunton YMCA Learning Academy. The Bookmobile schedule is online here. For more information about the Slover Memorial Library project, please call Norman Maas, Library Director, at 441-5910 or click here.
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It’s Time for
OpSail 2012 Virginia®. Source: festevents.org On the horizon lies a historic American milestone, an extraordinary occasion for the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia...the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, planned together with the spectacle of OpSail 2012. OpSail 2012 Virginia® is a collaboration between Operation Sail Inc. (OpSail) national, the United States Navy, Norfolk Festevents, and hundreds of national, state and local organizations. From June 6 -12, 2012, the Port of Virginia will once again host an impressive fleet of tall ships, navy and military war ships representing the world. OpSail 2012 Virginia® is planned to illuminate the community with spectacle and festivity, and will place our Commonwealth front and center on the world stage. Through this commemoration of the War of 1812, the important mission of the US Navy will be advanced as we celebrate and honor the contributions the Navy has made in the building of our country while educating our communities on the important battles and historic events that took place on our very waterfronts to defend our nation. For Americans, the War of 1812 played an important part in our nation's development. Often referred to as a second war for independence, the conflict began over maritime disputes between the United States and Great Britain. Emerging from the war, Americans had a new sense of national pride. Naval heroes like Stephen Decatur, Isaac Hull, James Lawrence, William Bainbridge and Oliver Hazard Perry were national icons on par with today's biggest movie stars. The US Navy emerged from the war with a clear mission - to deter aggression and maintain freedom of the seas for America's growing merchant marine. In 2012, America will commemorate our Navy's history, honor the men and women serving us today, and celebrate with the world our maritime heritage. Virginia's long experience of hosting tall ships, our history of hospitality and being home to the world's largest naval base, have earned us the distinct honor of being one of the five historic ports selected for OpSail 2012 and this Bicentennial Commemoration. Other ports of call include Volume 13 Issue 2
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New Orleans, Baltimore and Boston. Events will also include New York's annual Navy Fleet Week. Beginning in early 2012, events will continue through 2015 in ports and cities around the country and Canada. The arrival of the ships will consummate weeks of unique historical, cultural and educational events touching each and every corner of our community. Recently endorsed by the Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, this event will provide a platform for Virginia communities to develop their own unique events and programs. Events will range from the traditional Parades of Sail, ship tours, spectacular fireworks, concerts and festivals, educational events and programs, Adopt a Ship opportunities, crew sporting events and more planned along Virginia's Waterfronts and in many Virginia communities. When the great fleet arrives, each ship brings its own distinct human cargo of worldwide cultures to share with all. The international vessels will be manned by hundreds of military officers, cadets and crew... the best and the brightest. And though the sailors hail from all parts of the globe, each speaks the same language of brotherhood, the language of the great sea. For they are bound together with camaraderie established when man sets his sail on the oceans of the world, committed to the defense of their country, to work in tandem with the awesome power and majesty that our great waterways supply. So when the ships depart, they will leave new found friendships, lifelong memories, and a deep appreciation for our water-borne bonds to the rest of our planet, binding our international ties even stronger than ever before. Nearly every sector of the region and beyond will encounter and enjoy the unparalleled success of OpSail 2012 and the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 events. OpSail 2012 and the 1812 Commemoration events will provide an international media spotlight showcasing our world-class port, our thriving economy, our contributions to the nation's defense and Virginia's extraordinary quality of life. This sweeping worldwide attention will provide an economic springboard long after the ships have sailed. With the early encouragement of President John F. Kennedy, since 1964 when New York City hosted the first OpSail, the world's tall ships have gathered to celebrate momentous events. The first event, held in conjunction with the World's Fair, brought together ships from around the world to celebrate global goodwill and maritime culture. Since then, OpSail events have been held in 1976 (U.S. Bicentennial), 1986 (Restoration of the Statue of Liberty), 1992 (400th Anniversary of Columbus' landing) 2000 (millennium celebration), and 2007 (Jamestown Settlement). Each event has been larger and more exciting than the last. (Stay tuned for more information.) Page 7
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All CVS Stores Now Recycle Unwanted Medications Source: Earth911.com CVS announced that all of its 7,200 locations will now offer customers an affordable way to safely dispose of unused, expired or unwanted medications. To take advantage of the new service, customers purchase a Sharps Compliance Corp. postage-paid envelope for $3.99 at their local CVS pharmacy; they then mail their medications through the U.S. Postal Service to Sharps Compliance Corp.’s licensed facility for safe destruction. By law, this program cannot accept controlled substances – illegal drugs or certain prescription medications that are regulated by the government.
Both prescription and over-the-counter medication can pollute the environment if disposed of improperly: Drugs flushed down the toilet can contaminate water sources, and drugs thrown in the trash have the potential to leach out the landfill and pollute soil and groundwater. Old medications can also contribute to drug abuse, if they fall into the wrong hands. “Leftover and unused pharmaceuticals are a hazard for abuse and misuse particularly by young people,” said Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse. “I applaud CVS and their partners for providing consumers with an easy avenue to safely dispose of unwanted medications.” Sharps Compliance Corp. also provides its medication mail-back system in Walgreens, Kroger, Rite-Aid and Winn-Dixie pharmacies.
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FALL FESTIVAL & EAGLE TRIBUTE PLAZA DEDICATION October 15 3 pm - 7 pm Included with Garden Admission 3:00 - 3:30 pm Eagle Plaza dedication and unveiling of the stunning new 8 ft. eagle sculpture 3:30 – 7 pm Fall Festival •Music by Ray & Kasey Meeks, with a special guest appearance by country singer Holly Lamar •Beer by New Belgium Brewing (featuring Fat Tire and 1554) •Food vendors, including Granby High School Athletic Booster Club •Be sure to bring blankets and lawn chairs. No coolers. •Regular gate admission applies. Garden members free. •Free tram rides •$5 boat tours •Free eagle posters (while supplies last) Since 2003, a pair of American bald eagles has nested in the Garden. In the years since, viewers around the world have watched NBG’s eagle cam, provided through a partnership with Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and WVEC, as this family has raised 19 eaglets. In a sad turn of events, the adult female bald eagle was struck and killed by an incoming airplane at Norfolk International Airport on April 26, 2011. Since then, the outpouring of support and donations by eagle cam viewers around the world to honor the eagle has enabled the Garden to build a tribute plaza to the eagles. You are invited to attend the grand opening! The plaza is located near the entrance of the Tropical Garden and just south of NATO tower. It features a gathering space with several benches, a bronze eagle sculpture and a plaque honoring the female eagle. Pavers will mark the space and a deck will stretch over the Tropical Garden, providing a prime viewing location of the nest used by the eagles most often since 2003. Trees will provide shade for those gathered in the space.
MAKE & TAKE THANKSGIVING CRAFTS November 3 4:30 - 6 pm November 19 10 - 11:30 am $16 per set ($12 per set for NBG members) Join NBG’s youth educators for some family fun! Create multiple projects to take home for Thanksgiving. They provide the supplies and clean up the mess! Adults must accompany child. Volume 13 Issue 2
Museum Stores of Hampton Roads Holiday Affair November 6 11 am - 4 pm Included with Garden Admission Mark your calendar to take advantage of this once a year opportunity! Free admission for Garden and participating museum members. Hampton Roads' most unique gift shops invite you to join us for a spirited day of shopping. Museum gift shops throughout Hampton Roads will set up shop in Baker Hall for your one-stop shopping. Your membership card entitles you to admission to the Garden and a 10% discount at all participating musueum stores. (Discounts apply for members of participating museums, as well.) Clip your invitation at norfolkbotanicalgarden.org.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS November 28
5 - 6 pm (SESSION #1) 5:30 - 6:30 pm (SESSION #2) Repeats weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, until December 22 $10 ($8 for NBG Members) All aboard! Bring your family and friends for NBG’s most popular holiday event. Warm up with a tasty cookie and a warm cup of hot chocolate while you listen to a reading of the Polar Express, then take a tram ride through the Garden of Lights Holiday display. The event has become a tradition for many, so book early before it sells out! Visit norfolkbotanicalgarden.org for registration info.
THE POLAR EXPRESS -
SUNDAYS WITH SANTA December 4
4 - 5:30 pm (SESSION #1) 5:15 - 6:45 pm (SESSION #2) Repeats weekly on Sunday, until December 18, 2011.
$15 per person
This is a NBG members only event. Join NBG’s staff for a night of Holiday Fun! Enjoy cookie decorating, holiday craft, listen to a reading of the Polar Express, visit with Santa and enjoy a tram ride through the lights. Be sure to bring your cameras and wish lists for your visit with Mr. Claus! Page 9
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It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire! Norfolk Fire Department Reinforces Newer Smoke Alarm Recommendations Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2011 What’s the best way to protect your family from fire? Be ahead of the game, of course. With more than 360,000 home fires reported in the United States in 2009, according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), your best defense is a good offense. That’s why Norfolk’s Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA during the October 9-15, 2011, to let our community know: “It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire!” “In 2009, 2,565 people died in home fires. Nearly all of these deaths could have been prevented by taking a few simple precautions like having working smoke alarms and a home fire escape plan, keeping things that can burn away from the stove and always turning off space heaters before going to bed. Fire is a dangerous opponent, but by anticipating the hazards, you are much less likely to be one of the nearly 13,000 people injured in home fires each year.” Norfolk Fire Department offers the following tips for protecting your home and family from fire: •Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove. •Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. •Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters. •Replace or repair damaged or loose electrical cords. •If you smoke, smoke outside. •Use deep, wide ashtrays on a sturdy table. •Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep. “While preventing home fires in Norfolk is always our number one priority, it is not always possible. Norfolk residents need to provide the best protection to keep their homes and families safe in the event of a fire. This can be achieved by developing an escape plan which you practice regularly and equipping homes with life-saving technologies like smoke alarms and home fire sprinklers.” Volume 13 Issue 2
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The following tips will help keep your family safe if there is a fire in your home: •Install smoke alarms inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home (including the basement). •Interconnect all smoke alarms in the home so when one sounds, they all sound. •Test smoke alarms at least monthly and replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or sooner if they do not respond when tested. •Make sure everyone in your home knows how to respond if the smoke alarm sounds. •Pull together everyone in your household and make a plan. Walk through your home and inspect all possible ways out. Households with children should consider drawing a floor plan of your home, marking two ways out of each room, including windows and doors. •If you are building or remodeling your home, consider installing home fire sprinklers. Norfolk Fire-Rescue, in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and Virginia Department of Health, is a proud participant in the Get Alarmed, Virginia! program. Funded by a federal grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the Get Alarmed, Virginia! program provides 3,000 smoke alarms to be installed free of charge in targeted homes with children under 5 yrs and adults 65 yrs and older. Since its implementation in 1998, the program has been credited with saving the lives of more that 53 men, women and children across the Common Wealth of Virginia and preventing millions of dollars in property loss. In Virginia, a new fire occurs about once every 15 minutes. Each year, fire kills and average of 115 men, women and children in Virginia, causes more than $117 million a year in property loss, and is the 4th leading cause of unintentional injury death. Children under five are more than twice as likely to die in a fire than the average resident. Research shows that the chances of dying in a residential fire are cut in half when a working smoke alarm is properly installed and operating. About 80 percent of all U.S. fire deaths occur in the home. Younger children and older adults have a higher risk of dying in a home fire. To find out more about the Get Alarmed, Virginia! program, please contact the Norfolk Fire Department at 757.664.6616. To learn more about “It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire!” visit NFPA’s website at www.firepreventionweek.org. Page 10
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Trash for Cash! Pledge to recycle in Norfolk, and you could win $100! Now through October 28th, Norfolk residents are invited to show us their dedication to recycling at home (limit one entry per person). In November, 20 winning entries will be drawn at random. Those houses will be visited the morning of their recycling day (November 1st-11th). If their cart is out and contains only recyclable items, they win! Visit www.RecycleRightNorfolk.org. or.. Click here to enter
Let’s Talk Trash... We’ve come a long way since the big blue bin showed up on our doorsteps. Curbside Pickup Getting a Cart: FREE recycling carts (new or replacement ones) are provided to Norfolk households* that are currently receiving city trash collection. To get one, click here. * Up to four units in a building. Collection of curbside recycling takes place every other week, on the same day as regular trash collection. To learn your collection schedule, click here. Missed collection? The City of Norfolk apologizes if your cart was inadvertently missed during your regularly scheduled collection time. In the event that happens, please contact Customer Service at 441-5813 by close of business the following day to report the error. If your collection was scheduled for Friday, you may call through the close of business the following Monday. Find out More: To request a calendar of your curbside collection dates, get more information about the program or to sign up for a Recycle E-minder in your email the Friday before collection, simply send your street address to knb@norfolk.gov. While you are at it, you can also sign up for the regular e-newsletter with information about all things green in Norfolk! In 2009, Norfolk residents recycled enough of their waste to save 35,892 cubic yards of landfill space. That’s the equivalent of Volume 13 Issue 2
taking almost 4,000 dump trucks off Norfolk’s roads! The city estimates that 51 percent of Norfolk homeowners participate in the curbside program. While that’s good, it still means that 49% of us are not recycling and could be. The City of Norfolk has set a goal of recycling 5 percent more this year. We can each help by recycling one pound more a collection cycle. That’s the equivalent of just one daily newspaper. We all should help recycle right Norfolk! For a fact sheet on the city’s program, click here. It’ll tell you all you need to know! Page 11
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Bayview Civic League Minutes SUMMARY
Free Car Seat and Booster Seat Program
September 13, 2011
The popular Norfolk Department of Public Health FREE car seat and booster seat program has relocated to the main Norfolk Public Health Center, 830 Southampton Avenue site, intersection of Brambleton and Colley Avenues. Limited free parking is available in front of the facility and additional parking can be found in the Fort Norfolk Plaza Garage, 301 Riverview Avenue. The first hour of parking at the Fort Norfolk facility is free of charge and golf cart shuttle service is available for pregnant women and seniors applying for a child safety seat. To qualify for a free child safety seat, applicants must meet the following criteria. •Meet Medicaid, WIC, or FAMIS income guidelines •Resident of Norfolk •Parent, legal guardian or foster parent of child to use child safety seat •Pregnant women applying, at the earliest, must be in the last trimester of pregnancy •Application must be for a child seven years old or younger and child must fall within the program’s safety seat manufacturer’s guidelines •Sign a waiver of liability release form •Height and weight of child is required •Participation in an installation and use class, when the free child safety seats are offered, is required. The classes take place on Monday, but applicants are encouraged to call in advance for details. For further information on the FREE car seat and booster seat program, call Norfolk Public Health Child Safety Seat Coordinator Laverne Williams at 757‐683‐2301.
by Sylvia Ross, Recording Sec’y After the call to order and Pledge, a number of people gave reports. They included the latest update on area water/sewer projects, the August 2 National Night Out in East Ocean View, the upcoming neighborhood clean-up on Nov. 5, a request for male and female hygiene items for this year’s Veteran’s Drive, a request to wear name tags, a member recruitment contest, and a possible leaguesponsored yard sale at Fresh Pride in the spring of 2012. Capt. Steve Duke, head of the Norfolk Sheriff’s Department’s Community Affairs unit, was the guest speaker. He provided an overview of what the unit does, including Project Lifesaver and Senior Watch. Ofc. Snyder, the community resource officer, provided the area crime statistics for Aug. 1 – Sept. 12, 2011. Property crimes dominated the numbers. Business included a new Garden of the Month initiative (contact Susan Jones), the need for a league code enforcement liaison, the delay in hurricane debris pick-up, the library amnesty period, and a possible permit waiver for hurricane damage repair. Announcements involved membership, including new members Jean & Woody Turpin, Ginny & Mitch Alberts, Michelle Edwards, David Hughes, Karen Cifranick, and Sherie Coleman; and refreshment acknowledgements. Raffle prize winners were Sam Maddox, Jeannie Wilson, John Gaul, Danita Hodges, Edward Sockell, Jean Turpin, Jack Frost, and Cindy Huffman. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
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Zoo Boo 2011 (virginiazoo.org) Looking for something different to do for Halloween? Head to the Norfolk Zoo for a wild and spooky good time. FAMILY FUN DAY October 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission: $11, members $6 (Children under 2 FREE) The animals will be out in their habitats, receiving visitors as usual, but there will also be animal pumpkin smashing, the Zoo Boo Choo-Choo ($3), costume contests and, of course, trick or treat candy stations. Rain Date: Oct. 30. FRIGHT NIGHT October 29, 6 p.m - 9 p.m. Admission: $8, members $5 (Children under 2 FREE) Zoo Boo takes on a more sinister tone, focused on thrilling adults and older children. There will still be costumes and candy, but there will also be the Train of Terror ($3), Haunted Hay Ride – all day ($1) and more. It's so scary, they have to put the animals inside! Rain Date: Oct. 30. -- Click Here to Order Tickets Now! --
Welcome Back Oceanair Elementary School is destined for amazing things in 2011-2012. I am proud to say the gifts and talents of our students combined with the dedication and passion of our teachers allows us to strive for excellence. Excellence is never an accident and is not a value that is easily achieved. It comes from a strong, urgent desire to meet high expectations through character, courage, and commitment. Oceanair is a great place to learn. We believe that strong community-school relationships are essential to achievement. Thank you for your continued support. It is greatly appreciated and remembered. Feel free to stop by anytime. –Dr Lawrence Taylor
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October Calendar of Events 8 Yom Kippur (begins sundown) 10 Columbus Day 11 Bayview Civic League meets 31 Halloween 5,19 Recycling pickup, Week 1* 12,26 Recycling pickup, Week 2* 14 Street Sweeping (Area N-2)** 20 Street Sweeping (Area N-5)** *Week one or week two? All of Bayview is in week two, except Evelyn Street and Pythian Avenue (south of Sunset Dr.) are in week one. **Help keep our streets clean! Please avoid parking on the street on the day your street is to be swept. Area N-5, swept monthly on the 3rd Thursday, is all streets east of Capeview Avenue. Area N-2, swept monthly on the on the 2nd Friday, is all streets from Capeview Avenue west.
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Report problems with traffic signals in Norfolk The Norfolk Division of Transportation relies heavily on our employees and our citizens to report problems with traffic signals. Should you observe any of the following issues with traffic signals in your travels throughout the City, please take a moment to report them. Traffic Signal Problems to Report: •Signals in “Flash” mode •All Signals Dark (no power) ‐ Please remember that if motorists approach an intersection with an inoperable traffic signal, motorists must treat this intersection as if it has a four‐way stop sign. •Signal “Stuck” or not cycling •Bulb Burned out (red, yellow or green) How to Report Signal Problems: •During normal business hours (7:00 am – 3:30 pm M‐ F), call the Traffic Operations Center at 823‐1223. •After normal business hours, please call the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) non‐emergency number at 441‐5610. Receiving this after‐ hours information, particularly in the evenings and on
weekends, is especially critical as our crews are not in the field at these times to observe these problems themselves. Remember: There are 306 signalized intersections in Norfolk and thousands of actual traffic signals; approximately 250 signals are currently connected to a traffic communication system. Even those connected to the system can fail during power outages, which is why your assistance in reporting malfunctioning signals is crucial. Thank you for your assistance in making Norfolk a safer place to live, work and play.
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Conserve More Energy – and Save Money – Right Now The energy choices you make are important. They affect the environment, certainly. They also affect how comfortable you are in your own home. And very importantly, they affect how much money you spend. That’s why, at Virginia Natural Gas, we want to help you to save money and energy. We believe that by helping our customers conserve energy, we all benefit.
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If you’re using natural gas today, you’ve already made a good choice for the environment, your home and your finances. If you’re still thinking about adding more natural gas appliances – or switching to natural gas – you can learn more about saving money & energy at Energy Star. And you can get started saving money and energy right now by following these tips:
Sinks and Showers
Water Heaters and Furnaces
✤Lower the temperature setting on your water heater to 120 degrees. ✤Put an insulation wrap around the sides of your water heater. (But remember: Never put insulation on the top of the heater or near the bottom.) ✤Add insulation in your attic. ✤Lower the thermostat when no one is home. ✤Install a programmable thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature each day. ✤Clean or replace all filters at least once per month. ✤Have the system inspected and maintained regularly. ✤Keep heating and return vents free of all obstructions for proper airflow.
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✤When you’re cooking, adjust the flame to fit the bottom of the pot or pan. Turning up the flame beyond the bottom only wastes energy. ✤Keep stove burner surfaces clean. ✤Cover pots and pans with lids when cooking. ✤Cook food at high heat to bring to temperature then reduce to complete cooking. ✤Fix leaky faucets. ✤Install low volume shower heads and faucets.
Washers and Dryers
✤Use a water-level setting that matches the size of the load you’re washing. ✤Select the proper setting and time for the clothing type and load size. ✤In your dryer, separate heavier clothes (towels, heavy cottons) from the lightweight fabrics (synthetics) for more efficient drying. ✤Dry full loads, but be sure not to overload your dryer. ✤Clean the dryer’s lint filter before every load. ✤Don't add wet clothes during the drying cycle. ✤Don't over-dry clothes. Use the automatic moisture control if your dryer has one, or select the appropriate amount of time on the automatic timer. ✤Be sure the outside dryer vent is free of any obstructions and the vent cover fully opens when the dryer is in use.
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Safety and Security By John and Sara Gaul Last month we had the privilege to hear from Captain Steve Duke of the Norfolk Sheriff’s Department. Captain Duke is part of the Community Affairs program available through the Sheriff’s Department. The Community Affairs program is dedicated to helping citizens of all ages protect themselves, raise awareness about crimes, such as scams, gang prevention, and child abduction; and learn the latest crime prevention techniques. Some of the programs include the Project Lifesaver program, which is ranked #1 in the country in project searches for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, such as Autism and Down’s Syndrome who tend to get lost. There is also the Yellow Dot program for senior drivers who are at higher risk for getting injured in road accidents. The NSO provides Safety Print ID cards of children for their parent or guardian in the event the child becomes missing. All of the Community Affairs programs are completely free. There is a program dedicated to senior citizens known as TRIAD. TRIAD consists of a partnership between the Sheriff, the Police Chief, and AARP or older/retired leadership in the area who agree to work together. Their primary goals are to reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens and enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to this population. TRIAD provides the opportunity for an exchange of information between law enforcement and senior citizens. It focuses on reducing unwarranted fear of crime and improving the quality of life for seniors. A TRIAD is tailored to meet the needs of each community and is guided by a senior advisory council, S.A.L.T. (Seniors And Law Enforcement Together). TRIAD is an integral part of community policing.
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Norfolk Public Library Events
November 5,2011 Meet your neighbors at Bayview Elementary School and give our neighborhood the “Clean Sweep” we all know it will need after the ghosts and goblins of Halloween are finished with their treats. The fun starts at 9 am with coffee and doughnuts and ends at noon with a much cleaner view. Bring the kids and grandkids.
Heating Equipment
Seasonal Checkup Experts agree that having your heating equipment checked annually by a professional heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor can keep your system running at peak efficiency and performance, extending the life of your equipment and saving money on your monthly bills. An easy way to stay in control of your heating bill is by having a heating system seasonal checkup. Virginia Natural Gas offers seasonal rebates on heating equipment checkups. Items covered by a seasonal checkup can vary based on the HVAC professional performing the service and the type of equipment used. Seasonal checkups may include but are not limited to the inspection, cleaning and service of the: heat exchanger, fan/blower motor, gas burners, wiring and controls, gas piping, venting, furnace and air filters. How Do I Get My Rebate? ❖Contact your Heating and Air equipment professional to schedule your checkup between October 1-31, 2011. ❖Don’t have one? Click and contact a Natural Gas Advantage Dealer. ❖Make sure to ask your service contractor for a copy of your invoice at time of service. ❖Submit your rebate within 30 days of service. Your invoice will need to accompany your rebate claim, either as an electronic attachment or by mail. If mailing, send the original and keep a copy for yourself. ❖Receive your rebate in about four to eight weeks. To view Terms and conditions, click here or go to virginianaturalgas.com for more info. Don’t forget you can also pickup a free programable thermostat, get Equipment Rebates, and maybe even qualify for a Low Income Weatherization program, too! Volume 13 Issue 2
Clifford Visits Pretlow! Thursday October 13 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Contact: Pretlow Children's Dept. 757-441-1750 Who's the biggest, reddest, friendliest dog from Birdwell Island? Clifford will be available for handshakes, hugs, and high fives during our regularly-scheduled preschool storytime today. Don't forget your camera! Location: Children's Program Room Picture It @ Your Library for Teen Read Week Saturday October 15 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Contact: Pretlow Children's Dept. 757-441-1750 Strike a pose-there's nothing to it! Have your picture taken with a favorite book and a celebrity or two and be transformed into a library superstar. The papparazzi will be here, so be sure to look your best. Come back on October 22 to see yourself on the big screen! Location: Children's Program Room
Meet, Learn & Discover Series Wednesday October 26 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Contact: Peggy McPhillips 664-7310 Join NPL each month for an exciting program about topics of interest for adults. This program is co-sponsored by AARP Virginia!
Boo by the Bay Monday October 31 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Contact: Pretlow Children's Department 757-441-1750 Tricks, treats, and stories, OH MY! Wear your costume and join NPL for our third annual Halloween parade. Location: Children's Program Room
National Family Literacy Day Tuesday November 1 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM Celebrate National Family Literacy Day at Norfolk Public Library! Visit any of our NPL locations and receive a treat bag filled with information that will help keep your family reading, writing, and thinking. Location: Pretlow Children's Room
The Legend of Turtle Island, Presented by Alice 'Elk Moon' Saturday November 12 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Contact: 441-1750 Storyteller Alice "Elk Moon" Call of the Me'tis Nation will tell the enchanting American Indian creation story- "The Legend of Turtle Island". Traditional clothing, music, and puppetry are used to educate and entertain. Page 17
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GARDEN October 2011
by Susan Jones Fall is the time to plan your spring garden and to plant hardy spring flowering bulbs. Selecting Bulbs: When selecting bulbs, size is an important consideration. Larger bulbs are older and generally will produce larger and more pleasing blooms. Avoid soft bulbs and those that seem bruised. Remember that the bulbs outer paper-like skin does not need to be intact for the bulb to grow. Spring flowering bulbs are hardy and actually require cooling from winter months to bloom. These are usually the first plants to bloom in late winter or early spring. Examples: daffodils, crocus, iris, and tulips. Location: Before selecting the location for new bulbs in your landscape, consider the light requirements of each plant. Remember to consider the amount of sunshine available when the bulbs are in bloom. Some bulbs flower early, some in mid season, and some in late season. Do they require full sunshine, partial shade or full shade? Since early spring bulbs bloom before most trees or shrubs leaf out, they can successfully be planted under trees and shrubs. But many later blooming bulbs require full sun or partial shade when they bloom. Other factors to consider are height and bloom time. Keep shorter varieties to the front and taller ones in the rear of the display. Bulbs will give the most pleasing results when planted in clumps or mass displays. Proper planning will yield multiple displays of spectacular color. Preparing the soil for bulbs: Good soil drainage is essential in raising bulbs. If you have soil with a high clay content as I do, improve it by adding compost, peat moss or some other source of organic material. Volume 13 Issue 2
The organic material should be worked into the top twelve inches of soil (eighteen inches is even better). Because the soil in a spaded bed is better drained and prepared, plants will last longer. Planting depth: Proper planting depth will insure that your bulbs bloom. The best method of planting is to dig and loosen the entire bed to the proper depth. It is a good idea to use a special planter (a device that removes a "plug" of earth allowing you to plant bulbs at the proper depth). For larger areas, remove the entire soil bed to the specified depth, set the bulbs then backfill. The general rule of thumb for spring bulbs is to plant two to three times as deep as the bulb is tall. Measured from the base of the bulb. Most large bulbs like tulips or daffodils will be planted about 8 inches deep while smaller bulbs will be planted 3-4 inches deep. Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths should be planted with the nose of the bulb upward and the root plate downward. When in doubt, plant the bulb on its side. Press each into the soil in the planting area and cover with soil. Fertilizing: As you are planting, use a good general soluble fertilizer such as Miracle Gro. As soon as the shoots break through the ground next spring, repeat this fertilizer application. Do not fertilize spring flowering bulbs after they have started flowering. This tends to encourage the development of bulb rot and sometimes shortens the life of the flowers. Watering: Water the bulbs following planting. This will help settle the soil in the new planting bed plus provide needed moisture for the bulbs to start rooting. Fall planted bulbs must root before cold weather. Avoid over-watering at planting time since this can result in bulb rot. See GARDEN, next page Page 18
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GARDEN. Continued from page 18 October also begins the tree planting season. Think of the tree you just purchased as a lifetime investment. How well your tree, and investment, grows depends on the type of tree and location you select for planting, the care you provide when the tree is planted, and follow-up care the tree receives after planting. The ideal time to plant trees and shrubs is during the dormant season in the fall after leaf drop or early spring before bud-break. Weather conditions are cool and allow plants to establish roots in the new location before spring rains and summer heat stimulate new top growth. Follow these nine steps for planting so you will have beautiful, healthy trees. 1.Dig a shallow, broad planting hole. Make the hole wide, as much as three times the diameter of the root ball but only as deep as the root ball. It is important to make the hole wide because the roots on the newly establishing tree must push through surrounding soil in order to establish. On most planting sites in new developments, the existing soils have been compacted and are unsuitable for healthy root growth. Breaking up the soil in a large area around the tree provides the newly emerging roots room to expand into loose soil to hasten establishment. 2.Identify the trunk flare. The trunk flare is where the roots spread at the base of the tree. This point should be partially visible after the tree has been planted (see diagram). If the trunk flare is not partially visible, you may have to remove some soil from the top of the root ball. Find it so you can determine how deep the hole needs to be for proper planting. 3.Remove tree container for containerized trees. Carefully cutting down the sides of the container may make this easier. Inspect the root ball for circling roots and cut or remove them. 4.Place the tree at the proper height. Before placing the tree in the hole, check to see that the hole has been dug to the proper depth and no more. The majority of the roots on the newly planted tree will develop in the top 12 inches of soil. If the tree is planted too deeply, new roots will have difficulty developing because of a lack of oxygen. It is better to plant the tree a little high, 2 to 3 inches above the base of the trunk flare, than to plant it at or below the original growing level. This planting level will allow for some settling (see Volume 13 Issue 2
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diagram). To avoid damage when setting the tree in the hole, always lift the tree by the root ball and never by the trunk. 5.Straighten the tree in the hole. Once you begin backfilling, it is difficult to reposition the tree. So, have someone view the tree from several directions to confirm that the tree is straight. 6.Fill the hole gently but firmly. Fill the hole about one-third full and gently but firmly pack the soil around the base of the root ball. Then, if the root ball is wrapped, cut and remove any fabric, plastic, string, and wire from around the trunk and root ball to facilitate growth (see diagram). Be careful not to damage the trunk or roots in the process. 7.Stake the tree, if necessary. If the tree is grown and dug properly at the nursery, staking for support will not be necessary in most home landscape situations. If staking is necessary for support, there are three methods to choose among: staking, guying, and ball stabilizing. One of the most common methods is staking. With this method, two stakes used in conjunction with a wide, flexible tie material on the lower half of the tree will hold the tree upright, provide flexibility, and minimize injury to the trunk (see diagram). Remove support staking and ties after the first year of growth. 8.Mulch the base of the tree. Mulch is simply organic matter applied to the area at the base of the tree. It acts as a blanket to hold moisture, it moderates soil temperature extremes, and it reduces competition from grass and weeds. Some good choices are leaf litter, pine straw, shredded bark, peat moss, or composted wood chips. A 2- to 4-inch layer is ideal. More than 4 inches may cause a problem with oxygen and moisture levels. When placing mulch, be sure that the actual trunk of the tree is not covered. Doing so may cause decay of the living bark at the base of the tree. A mulch-free area, 1 to 2 inches wide at the base of the tree, is sufficient to avoid moist bark conditions and prevent decay. 9.Provide follow-up care. Keep the soil moist but not soaked; overwatering causes leaves to turn yellow or fall off. Water trees at least once a week, barring rain, and more frequently during hot weather. When the soil is dry below the surface of the mulch, it is time to water. Continue until mid-fall, tapering off for lower temperatures that require less-frequent watering. Source: www.treesaregood.com Page 19
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