Click the link below for information on a meeting regarding Lynnhaven River dredging.
Pet Adopt-A-Thon July 30, 2011
Click the link below for more information and a printable version of the flier.
News from Shore Drive Community Coalition – July 2011
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SDCC General Meeting ˆ Monday, July 25, 7:30 ˆ 9:00 pm Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.) Slide presentation, „Your Local Hurricane Preparations‰ |
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Also, don‚t forget, July 31st is the last day to vote for Charlie‚s Pepsi Challange project which has the potential to raise $50,000 for the purchase of PHP. You can vote at the following link http://www.refresheverything.com/savepleasurehousepoint |
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Wed August 3rd – BZA Hearing Regarding Permanent Dredge Transfer Station at Maple Street |
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Shore Drive Community Coalition
2260 First Landing Lane
Virginia Beach Virginia 23451 And… Please follow this link from the VBCCO for information on an event coming up at the Farmer’s Market to celebrate Heifer International:
http://hamptonroads.heiferblog.org/
July 4 2011 Parade pics
Click the link below to see Anne Kane’s pictures of the 2011 4th of July parade in Ocean Park:
Boat Slips and Proposed Dredge Spoils Site
Marina Shores Boat Slips and Proposed
Dredge Spoils Site
Sign the Petition if you oppose it
The rhetoric is heating up over the
proposal by the owner of Marina Shores to add 45 boat slips.
Originally, this was coupled with a plan by the City to install a
permanent dredge spoils transfer site nearby. (For the original
proposal, visit www.sdcc.info
and type “Boat slips” in the Search block.)
Since the original proposal, the two
issues have been separated, but both are being contested by many
residents of the neighborhoods of Cape Henry Shores, Cape Story by
the Sea and Broad Bay Island. For a full airing of the reasons for
their opposition, visit www.longcreekwetlands.com.
If you oppose the transfer site being expanded for dredging of
outlying tributaries, or bulkheading for boat slips, you can sign the
petition. Be aware, of course, that Maple Street is already a spoils
site for dredging Long Creek, just as the Boat Ramp location was a
spoils site for dredging the Inlet.
It is also possible that a permanent
dredge spoils transfer station is again being considered at the
Lynnhaven Boat Ramp, in spite of the objections of fishing and
boating enthusiasts, environmentalists, commuters, residents and
taxpayers, which had derailed the proposal a couple of years ago.
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Virginia Boating Safety Education Classroom Course
Monday May 9 AND Wednesday May 11…you must attend BOTH days
6pm til 9pm
Who needs a Boater Education?
In 2007, the Virginia General Assembly enacted a law to establish a boating safety education compliance requirement. This requirement will be phased in over the next several years and by 2016, all operators of PWCs (Personal Watercraft such as jet skis, Sea Doos, Wave Runners) and operators of Motorboats with a 10 hp or greater motor, will be required to have a boating safety education course completion card on board when operating a PWC or Motorboat. As of July 1, 2010, operators of PWCs 35 years and younger must show proof that they have completed a boating safety course. On July 2, 2011, operators of PWCs 50 and younger and operators of motorboats 20 and younger must show proof that they have completed a boating safety course.
Course Description
This course is recommended for motivated students age 12 and older with good reading and comprehension skills who want to learn more about the fundamentals of safe and responsible boating. Course materials are on a 6th grade reading level.
Course is sponsored by United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 83, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF). Subjects covered are Choosing the Right Boat, Boat Hulls, Motors, Legal Requirements, Navigation Rules, Cruising, Docking, Anchoring, Knots, Accidents, Alcohol Consumption, Fire on Board, Weather, Trailering, Water Sports, and Personal Watercraft.
A typical Boater Education course lasts 6-8 hours with exam time depending on the class location and instructor. (Monday night and Wednesday night). THERE IS A TEST ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT!!
Course is free, but registration is required. Each graduate earns a wallet card showing successful completion of the class and is registered with the DGIF Education Division in Richmond. This course is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the United States Coast Guard. Instructors are certified by the DGIF. Most major insurance companies endorse the course and allow insurance premium discounts to graduates. This course meets the requirements of the new Virginia Boating Safety Laws.
For information and to register, contact Cookie at 385-2914 or douglas.duggan@vbcert.net.
Please let your friends and family know about this class. We have room for 200 people to attend.
Douglas Duggan
Ham Radio Operator – KJ4IRK
VB Amatuer Radio Club (VBARC) (ARES/RACES)
VB Citizens Police Academy Alumni Assoc. (Member Class 3)
Assistant to VBCERT Cookie Ketcham
VBCERT Trainer – Med OPS Speciality
VBCERT Foundation Director
Teen CERT Trainer
CampusTrainer
Chainsaw Certified
Traffic/Crowd Control Certified
Advanced SkyWarn Member
Search and Rescue Certified – VBEMS
cell 757-416-8782
5241 Johnstown Lane
Virginia Beach VA 23464
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Virginia Beach City Page – March 2011
Click the link below for this version of the City Page. These documents are easy to read and very informative.
Meeting Minutes – 01/06/2011
OCEAN PARK CIVIC LEAGUE
MEETING JANUARY 6, 2011
The meeting was called to order shortly after 7:30 by President Martin Thomas. A quorum was present. He introduced Patrick Salyer an At-Large representative to the Virginia Beach School Board. Mr. Salyer said that he was making an effort to reach out to VB residents by attending various civic meetings. He stressed the fact that he represents all of VB and welcomes all questions, concerns and comments on various issues facing the school board. He left cards with his contact information.
The 2010 budget had undergone some fine-tuning as some expenditures had not been anticipated and/or properly documented. However, the resulting revision was very minor. The 2011 proposed budget was discussed and approved unanimously. It is posted on our web-site www.OPCL.org.
A discussion of the Fourth of July fireworks then followed. The civic league had approved a deposit of $3000 in order to obtain a signed contract for 2010. These monies were not needed. Through the vigorous fund-raising efforts of Rick Mercadante, Mike Wills, Jill Doczi, and many others, donations far exceeded the final cost. The reserves are being maintained in a separate account to fund future fireworks displays. The membership all agreed that we would continue to do a neighborhood display, as 2010 was such a success and enjoyed by all. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed authorizing the President to enter into a contract for fireworks again this year at the same location for a price of $10,000 with a deposit of $5000. By entering into the contract in January we will be able to secure this price. Since fund-raising has already begun, it is anticipated that the goal will again be reached. As a note, the needed funds were raised in less than 3 months in 2010, and we have 6 months to go in 2011.
Mike Wills then spoke of the Robbins legacy account. In previous years, OPCL has made an end-of-year donation to the Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad. This has not been done for several years. Mike proposed that to compensate, we make a donation of $2500 this year. A second by Les Rickman was followed by unanimous approval. Mike then brought up the issue of some $50,000 that OPCL had pledged to the proposed new OPVRS building. Since it has been determined that in all likelihood that would never happen, the thought among Board members is that these funds be re-purposed. Mike proposed that these monies been made available for the refurbishment, rehabilitation and “beautification” of the current station. It was specified that these funds remain under control of OPCL, but the $2100 be released currently to cover the expense of a site survey. This is the first step in obtaining any architectural and landscaping proposals. The motion carried.
Mr. Thomas and others requested that more people step forward to help the many committees that keep this group running.
Allen Gaskins reported on the Neighborhood Watch program. He said there were many areas still not covered. Grace Moran interjected that according to the program, we can sub-divide Ocean Park into smaller “pockets” for inclusion. Allen said he will get clarification. He is interested in getting the Watch signs in place to discourage crime and encourage wider participation.
Dove Payman reported that the annual Neighborhood Crawl out of Hibernation will take place March 26 at Salty C’s. More details will follow. The very successful summer cook-out at Loch Haven Park will also be repeated. At this time, it is scheduled for June (date and time TBD) and will include B-B-Q, potluck, entertainment, and even more children’s activities. The social committee would also like to do a Holiday Party in 2011, so please get involved.
Grace Moran proposed adjournment at 8:10, a second from Jill Doczi concluded the meeting.
Virginia Beach Year in Review newsletter
This is a good summary of what the City of Virginia Beach accomplished during 2010. Click the link below to see the 4 1/2 page document (PDF format).
Ocean Park Civic League 
