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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)
OpSail 2012
Our Mission: Neighbors helping neighbors for the good of our community. Together we make things better.
April 10th Meeting Agenda: • Police Officers visit • OpSail 2012 • Upcoming events • Networking social
Living by the Chesapeake Bay is a joy and privilege. That is especially true this year, the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812. As part of the celebration, we will be visited by the tall ships of OpSail 2012 -- a beautiful and majestic sight. To whet our appetites for the upcoming events, we will have OpSail information at our April 10 meeting. Let’s visit together and learn more about the exciting opportunities coming our way. Come join with neighbors and friends. Check our Bayview Civic League FaceBook page for late-breaking information. See you the 10th!
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 10th, at 7:00 pm. Bring a snack for the social if you want and don’t forget to bring a friend! INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Free vaccinations against whooping cough pg 7 2012 Great American Cleanup™ Info pg 9 Get Locally Grown Plants for YOUR Garden pg 13 In the Garden pg 14 and much more....
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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 333-3913 588-3960 587-9149 587-9586
Communications - Bulletin Distribution Anita Unger Membership John Huffman Refreshments Pat Davidson Darlene Hodges Safety and Security John and Sara Gaul Zoning Laura Brown Education & Legislation Cindy Huffman Sunshine Janet Hayden Environment & Beautification Vacant
587-3405 480-4507 587-3219 531-0335 531-0323 351-6981 480-4507 241-0045 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 7
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Mark your calendars for City Council elections May 1. For our neighborhood, the Superward 6 seat is on the ballot. It’s a four-way race, which means that every vote is important. Running against incumbent Barclay Winn are John Amiral, Marcus Calabrese, and Jesse Scaccia. Let downtown know that Bayview is active, involved, and that we vote! Help make our voice heard - vote on May 1. How do we get things done? With action, with involvement, with passion, and with a high turnout in all of our elections. Get out t h e vote on May 1! I’m also jazzed by the celebrations in this 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. The sailing ships of OpSail 2000 are forever in my memory. We viewed the ships at anchor on an early morning back then - a truly majestic sight. I was transported back to the Age of Sail, awed at being able to see the Chesapeake Bay through the lens of 200 years ago. What a sight! At our April meeting, we will hear more about what is coming and how we can enjoy this rare and wonderful opportunity. Last, but not least, is a call to action with Bayview Civic League. It is time to set our officer slate for next year’s leadership. How can you help? Together, we can accomplish great things. Remember, many hands make light work. Will you help? 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.
Bayview
CRIME TRENDS
Neighborhood Watch by John & Sara Gaul (1/22 – CRIME STATS 2/22) Burglary – Residence: 2 Larceny – from auto/of auto parts: 7 Larceny – Other: 9 Narcotics Violations: 4 Robbery – Individual: 0 Simple Assault: 1 Aggravated Assault 1 Stolen Vehicle: 3 Prostitution 1 Rape Vandalism: 10
(2/22 3/25) 7 8 8 6 2 3 3 2 2 4
For more detailed information on Crime Stats please visit t h e N o r f o l k C r i m e Vi e w w e b s i t e : h t t p : / / www.norfolk.gov/police/crime_view.asp
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From the stats it appears that property crime in our area is staying steady; however, burglaries and robberies have increased. If we continue to remove valuables out of sight and lock all windows and entrances we could see these numbers all of these numbers decrease. Vandalism has decreased to 4 over this past month. Stolen vehicles have decreased with 2 occurring over the past month. Please remember to lock all vehicles and remove valuables from plain sight. With the warmer months approaching we can expect more people to be walking around our neighborhood and possibly looking into our vehicles. Violent crimes (assault, rape, murder) have increased. Over the past month there were 6 violent crimes as opposed to 2 in the previous month. If you have any interest in the Neighborhood Watch or would like to contact the Neighborhood Watch with concerns please contact us 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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BETWEEN BAYVIEW PHARMACY AND POWERHOUSE GYM ON CHESAPEAKE BOULEVARD
Bayview Neighborhood Watch & Safety and Security In recent months there have been several commercial burglaries throughout Hampton Roads. This month we would like to inform our local businesses of a program offered by the Norfolk PD’s Crime Prevention Unit known as “Business Watch”. Business Watch works in the same way as Neighborhood Watch, except that it is tailored to meet the needs of the business community. This is achieved through partnerships with various business and professional groups and the police department. A business watch can keep businesses within a geographical area aware of important crime trends and related information. If you would like additional information on this program please contact us. Additionally, most of commercial burglaries that have taken place have one thing in common: cash registers. This information is for business owners or for anyone who can pass the word along. It is in the best interest of business owners to remove cash or cash drawers from the register at night, and leave the registers open. When registers are closed, burglars take the whole register. However, if a burglar observes that a register drawer is open and empty, it is more likely the burglar will move on. Please keep an eye out for yourself and others, and call 911 if anything seems suspicious. Please consider the following tips to help maintain safety and security: 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 You can be a part of the Neighborhood Watch Program or report your concerns at bcl.advisory.notice@gmail.com or by phone (757-531-0323). Volume 13 Issue 7
Out and About? – Walk Safe! As adults, we can become over‐confident in our security and complacent about our own personal safety. The reality is that incidents of crime can happen to anyone at anytime. The good news though is that there are steps that we as adults can take to protect ourselves and help to prevent or deter criminals from preying upon us. It really begins with common sense and trying to imagine what would and would not be enticing for a criminal. The average parent would never think of allowing their child to walk or go into an area that is known to be unsafe, but as an adult we may be more willing. If it’s unsafe for kids it’s probably unsafe for adults! Being aware of those around you is an excellent prevention step. By looking at persons walking by (instead of pretending not to see them) and acknowledging them with a quick “hello” sends a message of confidence and awareness, a turn‐off for many criminals. Take a phone! When out for a walk carry a cell‐phone to call for help in the event of an emergency. If possible, walk with a partner; a four‐legged one is great too! While crimes can happen to more than one person at a time, there is a greater crime deterrence when walking with a partner or dog. Take only what you need. Carrying a wallet or purse full of credit cards, cash and other valuables just doesn’t make sense and certainly creates an incentive for a thief. If you need to carry any money or credit cards, limit it to one card or a small amount of cash that can be put in your pocket. Kids look up to and learn from adults. Set an example when out and about by crossing the streets safely and legally. A child who sees their parent ignoring the laws or obvious safety steps will many times take that as their “permission” to do the same thing! Page 5
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Norfolk Public Library Presents
Grim Tales from Germany Saturday April 14, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Pretlow Library Children's Program Room Join NPL as we celebrate National Library Week and the countries of NATO with a new spin on some "Grimm" tales. Gingerbread houses, shoe-making elves, and wolves dressed in nightgowns, OH MY! Contact: Pretlow Children's Dept. 757-441-1750
April is Pothole Repair Month. Here’s how you report a pothole During winter freezes potholes tend to form and while city crews repair potholes every month, April is usually the first month with warm enough temperatures to make permanent repairs. Please help identify potholes on city streets that need repair by noting the nearest address and cross street and utilizing one of three simple steps: • Call the Department of Public Works at 823-4050. This phone number is answered 24/7 so feel free to call on weekends or evenings. • Email Public Works at PWorks@norfolk.gov • Use the “report a pothole eform” at www.norfolk.gov/ PublicWorks/SB/pothole.asp If the pothole is on the INTERSTATE contact VDOT at www.virginiadot.org or call 1-800-367-ROAD.- (7623).
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Swingtime Salute, An On-Deck Revue Opens May 31
Starting Memorial Day weekend, enjoy an extra special evening of star-lit entertainment. Produced in partnership with the Virginia Stage Company (VSC), Swingtime Salute, An On-Deck Revue re-creates a 40s-era touring variety show sure to "entertain the troops" with dashing sailors and dishy dames, accompanied by a live, on-stage band. Swingtime Salute will be held Thursday through Sunday evenings at 8 pm from May 31 through July 8. Tickets are $30 for Thursday shows & $40 for Friday – Sunday performances. Children ages 4 – 12 are $20 to any performance. Discounts available for military, AAA members, Nauticus/VSC members and groups. For tickets, call 1-800-982-2787, visit www.vastage.com or stop by the VSC Box Office. More information can also be found at www.nauticus.org.
Open Daily for Spring Break Through April 15, 9 am - 8 pm (‘til 10pm On Saturdays) The park will be open daily for spring breakers! See their website for complete park info.
American Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
Established in 2009, Cagney’s is a new dining experience like nothing you ever encountered. You get home style cooking in a movie style setting of the past. Marilyn Monroe, James Cagney and many other stars adorn the walls on this classic but hip restaurant. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
1108 East Little Creek cagneysnorfolk.com Norfolk, Virginia 23518. 757-275-9579 “Proud Sponsor of Bayview Civic League” Volume 13 Issue 7
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TIDEWATER DRIVE STORAGE CENTER Call Now (757)333-‐7800 CIVIC LEAGUE SPECIAL Save $50, $40, or $30 on 1st Month Rental FREE MOVE IN TRUCK! FREE $12 DISC LOCK! 6555 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk Email info@tdstorage.com www.tdstorage.com www.facebook.com/TidewaterDriveStorageCenter **offer expires March 31, 2012
A new program for senior shelter pets and senior adopters Golden Paws that assists both senior shelter animals with placement into a new home and also gives senior adopters over the age of 65, an opportunity to adopt a new companion at reduced or no cost. All senior pets over 7 years of age will have adoption fees reduced by more than 50% of the regular cost of $75 to $35. This reduced fee of $35 will also apply to any adoption by a senior adopter who is 65 or older. We'll waive the ENTIRE adoption fee if a senior adopts a senior pet. How's that for some great motivation to come on down and find a mature, house trained and well‐behaved companion? Senior pets over 7 years of age and older are just $35 for any age adopter. Senior adopters over the age of 65 and older can adopt a pet of any age for just $35. Senior adopters may adopt a senior pet at no cost.
Free tdap vaccinations for adults will help protect infants and young children against whooping cough from the Civic Connection The chief sources of Pertussis (whooping cough) in infants and young children are parents, siblings, grandparents and other caregivers. That is why the Norfolk Department of Public Health is offering FREE Tdap vaccinations to any person age 19 and older, who provides care for or has contact with infants and young children. The Tdap shot protects against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Anti-Cellular Pertussis (whooping cough). These free "Walk-In" Vaccination Clinics are available Mondays through Fridays at two locations: the Main Public Health Center, 830 Southampton Avenue, from 1pm to 4pm, and the Little Creek Center, from 8:30am to 10:30am and again from 1pm to 3:30pm. Children less than one year of age have a 20 times higher chance of contracting Pertussis, "Whooping Cough," before getting routine immunizations. In 2010, there were 27,550 cases of the disease in infants nationwide; including 384 reported cases in Virginia and 5 cases reported in the City of Norfolk alone. Early Pertussis symptoms can last for 1 to 2 weeks and usually include: a runny nose, Low-grade fever (generally minimal throughout the course of the disease), a mild or occasional cough and apnea in infants. It can also cause severe illness and even death in infants. Infected adults may not exhibit any symptoms at all and can unknowingly pass the illness on to infants and young children with whom they interact. The Norfolk Department of Public Health encourages adults to create a "cocoon" of protection for young people in their environment, by getting a FREE tdap vaccination. For further information call the Norfolk Department of Public Health at 757-683-2754.
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FESTEVENTS 3rd Annual Spring Fountain Fair Saturday, April 21, 2012, 10am-3pm TowneBank Fountain Park Spring has sprung in TowneBank Fountain Park! Festevents invites everyone to celebrate the change in seasons with the 3rd Annual Spring Fountain Fair. We're opening the fountain - so put on your bathing suit, grab a towel and be part of this great family fun day on Saturday April 21, 2012 from 10am-3pm in TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park, along the downtown Norfolk, VA waterfront. The event is free & everyone is welcome. Norfolk Festevents will commemorate this special event with FREE family activities and entertainment. The School of Rock & The Hurrah Players will be onsite presenting LIVE musical performances. Spring Fountain Fair guests can enjoy games like cakewalks, Hula Hoop contests, sack races, cornhole, face painting, balloon, give-a-ways and more! In addition, Fair guests are invited to enjoy FREE rides on the G-Force Twin Spin or test their strength on the High Striker, to see who can ring the bell at the top of the tower. The whole family will enjoy FREE cotton candy and FREE mini cupcakes provided by Just Cupcakes. ...So pack up the family and spend the day in TowneBank Fountain Park. Omar's Fountain Café will be offering tasty Spring Fountain Fair foods and beverages for purchase. Picnic spreads are welcome. Special Note: Lawn Chairs and blankets are welcome. Coolers, food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted. No alcohol or glass is permitted; food and alcohol will be available for purchase during the event.
Virginia Zoo - Party for the Planet The Virginia Zoo is hosting a Party for the Planet Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's a celebration of Earth and animals that will bring out your wild side, and provide information about conservation steps you can take to protect natural habitats locally and around the world. Watch keepers demonstrate the enrichment activities they use to promote our animals' social, mental and physical health and wellbeing. Play like a monkey with the enrichment items we give animals from otters to giraffes. Talk to environmental experts to learn how everything from worms and bees to frogs and people can make a difference. It's an Earth Day celebration unlike any other – for wild creatures and the wild places where they live. All activities are included with admission: • $11 Adults • $9 Children (2-11) • $10 Seniors (62+) • Free for children under 2 • Free for Zoo members
Our Mighty Seaport Exhibit Opens April 7 Imports. Exports. So much happening in OUR port! Our Mighty Seaport, opening April 7, introduces visitors to the fascinating world of maritime commerce. Discover what's coming into our port and what's being shipped from Virginia to far corners of the globe. Families can navigate a tugboat down a busy waterway and receive "real time" information on ships sailing past Nauticus. Our Mighty Seaport celebrates maritime commerce from the most unique spot in town – along a remarkable working waterfront.
Whaleboat Tours Starts April 26 Enjoy a 30 minute narrated tour of the Battleship Wisconsin from a seat inside a restored, Coast Guardapproved, 26-foot, vintage Navy whale boat that served with the ship during the Persian Gulf War. You'll see and learn fun and interesting facts about the Battleship Wisconsin and her home port of Norfolk as the tour boat travels the length of the ship—just inches away from her massive guns and battle-tested iron hull! Tours for up to 12 at a time will depart from the Nauticus marina Thursday through Sunday beginning April 26. Times will vary. The tours are $7 with Nauticus admission and are weather-dependent. Volume 13 Issue 7
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Bayview Cleans Up - April 28 Join in the fun on April 28th - it’s time for the 2012 Great American Cleanup™. Pick a time that works for you, grab your gloves and a trash bag or two. Clean around your block, your street, the school, or on the beach. Every bit you pick up will be gone forever. We can help keep Norfolk beautiful - together, we make thing better! Post the number of bags you collect on our facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/BayviewCL . We’d love to see pictures of your cleanup, too!
What do YOU do to
Keep Norfolk Beautiful? Keep Norfolk Beautiful Calls for Volunteers for the 2012 Great American Cleanup™ Keep Norfolk Beautiful (KNB) invites volunteers to improve the quality of life in Norfolk and show pride in their neighborhood as they clean up litter-strewn streets and waterways, and fix up and beautify public spaces during Keep America B e a u t i f u l ’s G r e a t American Cleanup™, the nation’s largest annual community improvement program, all this spring. Events in Norfolk include: • Volunteer Cleanups – March 1-June 2 • Global Youth Services Day – April 21 • National Kickoff/Keep Norfolk Beautiful Day – April 27-28 • Clean the Bay Day – June 2 • Environmental Excellence Awards Ceremony – June 15 Last year in Norfolk alone nearly 6,000 volunteers collected over than 170,000 lbs. of litter and debris from our city’s waterways, shorelines, green spaces and roadsides! Through the partnership of askHRgreen.org and Keep Virginia Beautiful, Hampton Roads has been selected as one of 10 national kick-off locations for the 2012 Great American Cleanup™ campaign. The launch of the Hampton Roads cleanup events, April 27-28, coincides with Keep Norfolk Beautiful day and represents the only designated kickoff project in Virginia, involving hundreds of volunteers transforming local parks, waterways and recreational areas into cleaner, greener environments. To volunteer for any other Great American Cleanup™ event, register at http://www.norfolkbeautiful.org/2012great-american-cleanup. Volume 13 Issue 7
Virginia International Tattoo April 27-29 Fri 7:30, Sat 7:30, Sun 2:30 The Virginia Arts Festival's spectacular Virginia International Tattoo performances will once again inspire audiences, leaving them with a renewed sense of pride and optimism. The Virginia International Tattoo invites military and non-military bands, drill teams, bag pipe and drum bands, highland dancers and more from around the globe to create a unified and extraordinary performance. Tattoo derives from the Dutch phrase "doe den tap toe" - "turn off the taps" - and has evolved from 17th and 18th century traditional ceremonies. The Virginia International Tattoo offers an astounding display of patriotism and the spirit of international cooperation. Inspirational music…majestic massed pipes and drums… show stopping drill-team maneuvers… colorful and elegant dancers…ALL give reasons for the crowd to roar! You'll understand why the American Bus Association has put this Tattoo on their must-see list of the most exciting events in the world. Click HERE for tickets.
Tattoo Hullabaloo Scope Plaza, Norfolk Go early and enjoy a truly international experience! FREE. Two hours prior to each show, the Scope Plaza will come alive with dancers, musicians, and much more, all presented in trademark Tattoo style. Interact with artists, indulge in food from local vendors, vote in the audience-judged piping competition, grab a drink from the beer garden—these are only a handful of reasons to “Get Tattooed” two hours earlier in 2012! Page 9
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East Beach’s Chesapeake Bay shore competes for Best of the Best beach The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association is holding a 10-year contest on which are the Best of the Best restored beaches in the US. East Beach won in 2007. Now we're in competition with 17 other communities for a top award in the Community Beach category. East Beach is part of Norfolk's Bay shoreline and is open to the public (on street parking, but no restroom facilities or lifeguards). Check out the beach on the bay side of E. Beach Drive and then vote. http://www.asbpa.org/about_us/ about_us_best_restored_beach_2012_community.htm
Downtown Norfolk Council
Chrysler Museum of Art Members-Only Sales Bonus
introduces a Business Resource Guide This on‐line guide, available at DowntownNorfolk.org supports the ongoing efforts to support and recruit business in Downtown by providing a step‐by‐step guide to setting up shop in Downtown. Interested users can print the document in its entirety or, only those sections that are relevant to their needs. It is the goal of the Downtown Norfolk Council to keep this information current. The on‐ line nature of the Guide provides an opportunity for immediate updates when the need arises.
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In honor of Historic Garden Week: From Wednesday, April 18 to Sunday April 29, Members who spend $50 or more in The Museum Shop will receive a free flower bottle stopper as our way of saying thanks. Choose your favorite color. Available while supplies last. Members always enjoy a 10 percent discount at The Museum Shop, and you can become a member online in a matter of minutes.
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April Calendar of Events 1 April Fool’s Day 6 Good Friday 8 Easter Sunday 10 Bayview Civic League meets 15 Income Taxes due 22 Earth Day 27 National Arbor Day 11,25 Recycling pickup, Week 2 4,18 Recycling pickup, Week 1 13 Street Sweeping (Area N-2)** 19 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. Street Sweeping MAP: http://www.norfolk.gov/ stormwater/CityWideSweepingZones.pdf
March Refreshment Thanks by Pat Davidson So glad to see a "Better Turn Out" for our March meeting. Many interesting and informative topics were shared with us by Tommy. He is like a Breath Of Spring Air, when he visits us. Thanks to the following for bringing in food to share. Keep bringing it in and we will keep putting it on the table to share. Aaron Ellis Janet Hayden Sam Maddox Ann Powell Susan & Harvie Jones
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Hope to see one and all at our April Meeting at 7 P.M on the 10th. Any ideas or suggestions please call Darlene 531-0335 or Pat 587-3219. REMEMBER !!!!!Bayview Is The Place To Be !!!!!! Welcome To Our New Members!!! Raffle thanks go to Linda, Jeannie AND Lita, Janet Hayden, Patsy Cartwright, and Sam Maddox. Stay safe. –Pat Volume 13 Issue 7
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Bayview Civic League Minutes—SUMMARY March 13 2012 By Sylvia Ross With the meeting being called to order and Officer Cogswell giving the latest crime statistics, Rick Dempsey provided an update on the area water/sewer projects. Linda shared the name of the new bulletin printer, and she reported about the 905 restaurant’s request for extended hours to sell alcohol. After the reports, City Councilman Tommy Smiegiel, Ward 5, provided updates on a number of city issues, including: 1) the impact of lower real estate assessments on Norfolk schools; 2) t h e p r o p o s e d p l a n s r e g a r d i n g Waterside; 3) reasons for delays in acting upon code enforcement complaints; 4) efforts to address the panhandling at Ocean View Shopping Center; 5) his support for Norfolk City Manager Marcus Jones; and 6) his desire for a bike/pedestrian path along Ocean View Avenue. Business included a motion to support Elizabeth Bryant’s efforts to gain a limited A B C l i c e n s e f o r N i c k ’s D i n e r. Announcements addressed attendance, refreshment acknowledgements, the elected school board petition (contact Linda Lundquist to sign it), and the June 2 Clean the Bay Day (contact Gena Goodnough to participate with her). The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. after the raffle.
Get Locally Grown Plants for YOUR Garden It’s finally SPRING! So, mark your calendar to purchase locally grown plants which are only for sale for a few days each year. Where: Hermitage Museum and Gardens - Heirloom Plant Sale 7637 North Shore Road (in Lochhaven) When: Friday April 20, 10am-3pm, Saturday, April 21, 9am-2pm Natives, Heirlooms, and Shrubs... From the Hermitage Gardens to Yours. Available Plants Include: Bleeding Heart, Boxwoods, Columbine, Foxglove, Foam Flower, Heirloom Roses, Horse tail, Hydrangeas, Mexican petunia, Pinks, Salomon seal, Sweet box For more info call Yolima Carr, Curator of Gardens and Grounds, at 423.2052 or email her at ycarr@thehermitagemuseum.org or go to Hermitage Museum & Gardens Where: Norfolk Botanical Gardens - Spring Plant Sale 6700 Azalea Garden Road When: Friday, May 11, 2012 - Sunday, May 13, 2012 10am-5pm 100‘s of species. Featuring: Antique Roses! For more info go to Plant Sale | Norfolk Botanical Garden. Take some time to enjoy these spring showcases and get inspired!
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GARDEN April 2012 by Susan Jones In April, everything is growing and the lawn and garden are starting to need some real attention. The amount of spring garden work that looms between now, May and June can seem daunting. But that’s why monthly organization and planning are so helpful. To just get started with this April guide, consider your areas of interest, and then plan what and when you're going to do things. Another great thing to do is to check for indoor and outdoor activities you may still want to get done, such as a lawn mower tune up, raking away piles of dead leaves from evergreens and fertilizing perennials. Do a little or a lot each month, but choose what's most important to you. Then, it's easier to budget and schedule those activities. As you consider what to plant in your garden, focus on plants native to the area. They should do better and require less intense care because they are adapted to conditions here. Consider reducing your lawn area and converting it to a garden area with shrubs, flowers and ornamental plants. You can use a combination of mulch and native ground covers between the plants. This reduces the need for mowing and fertilizing. Remember that water from storm drains washes directly into the Bay carrying with it fertilizers and pesticides. Excess nitrogen fertilizer on lawns is a primary problem for the Bay. If you really need to fertilize a lawn, have your soil tested and determine the minimum amount to use. Put beds with native plants around the edges of your property, between the garden area and the streets and storm drains. This will buffer the area and reduce run off into the storm drains. Consider creating a backyard habitat to attract birds and butterflies. Creating a backyard habitat for wildlife can be fun and easy. From a small urban deck or patio to a large piece of land, a wildlife habitat will provide the necessities to plants and animals native in our area. The project can be taken on by one person or an entire family and will serve as a place of peace and education for years to come. Wildlife needs four things to survive in nature; food, water, space, and shelter. Having these things in your yard is not as hard as it may sound. Even if you live in an apartment or condo with limited outdoor space, you could hang a birdfeeder and a birdhouse and keep a small Volume 13 Issue 7
container of fresh water available. If you have a larger area to plant, choose native plants that supply a steady spring-to-fall diet of nectar, seeds, and nuts or fruits. Hang some bird feeders in your garden and keep them filled with mixes appropriate for different species. In order to feel safe from predators, including humans, wildlife needs a place to hide. Wildlife will use a manmade habitat as well as trees and shrubs. Shelters serve as a place for wildlife to raise their young and provide protection from the elements. Create shelter by planting a variety of trees and shrubs for nest building, foraging, and quick getaways. I have a hedge that separates my driveway from the yard next door and when I go out in the morning, it is delightful to hear the whole hedge alive with bird song. Hang a few birdhouses for cavity dwellers that like to build nests inside where young are protected. There are all sorts of functional and decorative birdhouses available in local garden centers. Water is needed by all life in order to survive. Water is not only used for drinking, but also bathing. Water can be supplied by ponds and other natural water sources or in smaller areas using a shallow dish of fresh water. You could set up a bird bath or install a small pond. If the water is not moving, clean the containers frequently (usually weekly) and resupply with fresh water. Clean water will not provide a hatching place for mosquitos. Another way to get rid of mosquitoes is to install a purple martin house. Purple martins LOVE to eat mosquitoes. You will enjoy the colorful butterflies and birds that come to your habitat all year long. Continue with your other tasks. This is one of the busiest times in the garden but also one of the most fun as you design and creates your outdoor space To control pests, focus on attracting beneficial birds and insects to your garden. Beneficial insects include Ladybugs, Praying Mantises, Decollate Snails, Fly Parasites, Green Lacewings, Beneficial Nematodes and many others. You can buy beneficial insects online at web site such as gardeningzone.com and www.ecogrow.com.
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GARDEN. Continued from page 14 ANNUALS: Annual flowers and bedding plants should not be set in the ground until after all danger of frost has passed. But there are some annuals that can tolerate a light frost: pansies, marigolds, bachelor buttons, larkspur, sweet pea, alyssum and nasturtium. Try starting these from seed indoors. But REMEMBER: even these plants may succumb to an unexpected cold snap. Watch the crepe myrtle trees. When they begin to leaf out is usually a sign that danger of frost is past. • Prepare flowerbeds by removing winter debris and push aside old mulch so you can work the soil. Loosen soil with a pitchfork or spade, working it into a fine, smooth consistency, free of lumps. Mix in soil amendments, compost and fertilizer, preferably organic. Wait to put down fresh, new mulch until after beds are planted. Apply an acidifying fertilizer to azaleas and rhododendrons. • Remove winter protections, such as mounds of soil, compost or leaves from rose bushes and from around the base of other plants. Inspect then remove dead plants and replace with new, healthy ones. • Plant new roses now. Make sure each will get at least six hours of sun each day. Plant them at two feet apart and at least three feet from any structure, so they get proper air circulation. You might want to focus on hedge roses such as Knock-outs which need much less regular care and are less susceptible to pests and disease.. On established roses, prune old, damaged or diseased canes from mid-April until early May. Heavier pruning produces better specimen flowers, but fewer blooms. • Peonies are best transplanted in the fall, but rootstock can be planted in April or May, as well. Remember to plant shallowly. The “eyes” of the roots must be near the soil surface. • Feed clematis now. Water deeply and frequently. Make sure the roots remain cool in hot weather. Cover the soil around the base of the plant with deep mulch. Check the type of clematis you have before pruning. Some types use last year’s woody growth for this year’s flowers. Consult a gardening book, the internet or ask an expert. • Feed delphinium. Watch for leaf spot, root rot and crown rot diseases. Treat as needed. • Prune trees as needed to remove winter damage. Cut off broken or dying limbs, taking care not to injure trees further. Examine shrubs for winterkill —limbs damaged by snow, ice or severe cold. Carefully prune out dead and weakened wood. • NEVER top cut any tree. The utility companies are often guilty of this, but you should avoid it in your own yard. Top cutting means giving a tree a Volume 13 Issue 7
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“buzz cut,” that is, lopping off the growing ends of top branches. Refer to gardening books or consult an arborist or a lawn service for your questions about pruning trees. Take care especially in pruning fruit trees, large shade trees, or ornamental trees. Consider hiring a professional to trim any tree that has limbs on or near power or telephone lines. • These shrubs may be cut to the ground now: buddleia, mallow, desmodium, vitex and beautyberry. They will regenerate and produce new, strong growth and blooms. Mature spirea also may be severely pruned to encourage new growth. • Hydrangea, altheas and cotoneaster may be pruned now. Cut perennial lantana back to near the ground . • Forsythia, winter honeysuckle and other early blooming shrubs may be pruned as soon as they have finished blooming. Do not prune azaleas until after they flower or you will lose your flowers for this year. Continue reading: Creating a backyard habitat Cleveland Nature | Examiner.com or http:// www.examiner.com/nature-in-cleveland/creating-abackyard-habitat#ixzz1qhSToRJb
Pruning Crape Myrtles Crepe myrtles are beautiful trees with gorgeous flowers from early summer until frost and beautiful red gold foliage in the fall. It would be better to leave crape myrtles alone than to prune them improperly. A crape myrtle pruned back too far has two effects: • Reduces the number of blooms that will be produced during summer. • New branches will grow far too long and therefore cannot support the weight of heavy blooms particularly when wet. These long branches weep over and often break off during heavy rains. When a crape myrtle is pruned properly: • It will double the number of branches and therefore twice the number of blooms as the previous year. • New branches will be able to support its blooms. Do not prune myrtles in late winter. Early pruning followed by a warming trend will encourage premature new growth. New growth is very susceptible to freezing weather and draws cold right into the plant, causing needless damage to a tree that should still be dormant. So, the best time to trim crapes in is just prior to new growth emerging. Besides, we're already trimming back our roses and many other plants and trees. • www.gardenality.com/.../Pruning/...Prune-ACrape-Myrtle/default.html (hit ctrl and click to follow link) This site provides detailed instructions on how to properly prune your crepe myrtles complete with diagrams. Page 15
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