From Cape Story neighborhood watch:

On Monday night, Mar. 9, two bikes were stolen from the front yard of a house in the 2200 block of Oak Street, a short distance from the bike path.  Both are Columbia beach cruisers, one pink and one black and tan, 2 years old.  Please call 695-4562 if spotted or found.

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Add Tim or Todd to your email list to have your alerts posted at SDCC.info.
Their email addresses are on our Contact page.

> The following was received this morning from a CHS resident.
>
> Eight year old black female Doberman lost on March 8th near Kendall Street
> Dog is skiddish however will answer to her name “Aspen” if called
> Is wearing tags
> Call 641 7841
> Reward $1000
>
> Signs posted
> All authorities notified
> State Park and Ft. Story aware

Previously about Aspen.

To all concerned,
  Cape Henry Shores Civic Association is again requesting the city to lower the speed limit along Shore Drive from Great Neck to Kendall, put in a traffic light and a cross walk at Shore Drive and Kendall.  The letter attached contains our position and rationale.  I believe that the city should be more attentive to their residents as they represent us and that the city has to take these safety issues more seriously.  We humbly request your support in these matters.to those who would be interested.

Please distribute

Sincerely,
David Williams

Read Cape Henry Shores Civic Association’s letter to the City.

Delegate Joe Bouchard will be speaking at the March 30, 2009, SDCC meeting.  He will have a special emphasis on environmental issues, but will also address other issues of interest to Shore Drive residents.  As a delegate, he currently serves on the House Science and Technology Committee; the Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources Committee; the Governor’s Commission on Climate Change; and the Joint Committee on At-Risk Youth.

His efforts on behalf of Hampton Roads include promoting economic development through investment in research and development, high technology industries and the growing green economy, promoting robust growth in trade through the port, improving homeland security and emergency preparedness, and enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of local governments, particularly their ability to cooperate regionally for the common good and to spend tax dollars more wisely.

Please print this flier and post it in your office.

  And don’t forget to mark your calendar now for the April 27, 2009, SDCC meeting, when Lillie Gilbert of Wild River Outfitters will give us a virtual tour of the Lynnhaven River.  Join us at the usual time and place and discover the secret places of the Lynnhaven and the best places to put in your canoe or kayak.

A resident from Broad Bay Island looking for her dog.  The dog broke loose from her around 10:00 am Monday, Mar 9, on the beach, crossed Shore Drive and headed off in the direction of Wake Forest Street.  Check out our map. Wake Forest is east of North Great Neck.

The dog is a Doberman and is named Aspen.  If found, please contact 641-7841.

The Community Advocate [8pg PDF]

From Cape Story neighborhood watch:

I am so happy to report that the bird was found.  A good neighbor, Adam on Bayberry St. spotted him in a tree and his mom Sally called the owner.  After a slight chase to Sandalwood Rd the bird was caught and is now at home with his loving family.  Thanks to everyone who helped search for “Webster”.

From the Pilotonline.com:

More than 2,000 people wrote the corps about oysters. Comments came from scientists, environmentalists, regulators, state officials from Maine to Texas, students, watermen and seafood merchants.

A clear majority favor a strategy excluding the Asian oyster, even in controlled experiments. They argue that the species from China and Korea is risky and could spark a new type of disease in the Bay.

From Cape Story neighborhood watch:

Lost on Wake Forest St last seen flying toward bike path.  Large grey bird with red tail feathers.  Please call Mike Herron, 412-0644 if seen.

From Pilotonline.com:

The defendants – Lynnhaven Dunes, 3232 Page Avenue, Poseidon Court, Osprey Villas and Bay’s Edge condominium associations, and WIR, LLC – have argued that their deeds, which date to Reconstruction, show that the beach belongs to them.

And:

The debate between the city and property owners over who owns the Cape Henry beaches has been going on for six years. The Army Corps of Engineers plans to dredge the Lynnhaven Inlet this year, and city officials want the sand piped along two miles of shore between First Landing State Park and the Lesner Bridge.

From Cape Story neighborhood watch:

On Wednesday night/Thursday morning 4-5 March, two wheels where stolen from a vehicle parked in the 2300 block of Maple St.  The thieves left the car on concrete blocks and left their jack and tools at the scene.  The police were called and a close neighbor reported she saw a black SUV that night driving slowly with no lights on Maple St.. Be aware that these thieves have been active along the Shore Drive area (see previous email) and have now struck in our neighborhood.  Please be on the look out for any suspicious vehicles driving in this manner around the neighborhood.  If you have any information about the Maple St.  incident, please call the police.

Please remember to call 911 if you see a crime in action and call 385-5000, option 1, to report crimes after they have occurred or to report any suspicious activity. 

Article in Pilotonline.com.

From Cape Story Neighborhood Watch:
Over the past couple weeks, there have been several reports of wheels stolen from vehicles in the second precinct, including cases in the Shore Drive area.  Police are investigating and possibly have some suspect information, but still need your help.  Please be extra alert to suspicious activity in your neighborhood, which could include someone stealing vehicle parts.  Keep in mind the suspect (s) will probably have a truck or other type of vehicle which is large enough to hold extra tires.

From Cape Story neighborhood watch:

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, Mar 3, a family in the 2200 block of Beech St. was the victim of an attempted break in.  Someone put a ladder up to a front window, tore off a screen, ripped up a plant in front of the window and attempted to get in. The family dog heard the commotion, started barking and. fortunately, the would be burglar decided to leave.  A police report is pending.  If anyone has any information on this attempted break in, please call the police.

Please remember to call 911 if you see a crime in action and call 385-5000, option 1, to report crimes after they have occurred or to report any suspicious activity. 

From Pilotonline.com:

Wildlife Response Inc. members and volunteers will be rounding up frost-bitten pelicans Thursday for rehabilitation.

The group will gather at 11 a.m. at Ocean Way Condominiums at Rudee Inlet for the round-up, according to a news release from the group. The event is expected to continue until 5 p.m.

Check out Wildlife Response Inc.

Here’s some lighthearted guidelines to keep in mind:

We want to post your event, meeting, etc!
Everyone at SDCC is an unpaid volunteer.
We’d prefer to post only stuff related to the Shore Drive community but we’ll error on the side of posting pretty much anything.

The mechanics on how to get your event posted:

Use only the “Email Tim…” link at our Community Calendar.

Subject Header of email = Event Title

In Body of Email:

Event Date & Time

Event Details

That’s it!

We recommend checking out other Events posted at the Calendar, keeping your Event Details short & to the point & also including links to websites, emails etc.
Finally… we only copy/paste text. No photos/art & we don’t edit your text.

A curbside landmark at the corner of Shore Drive and West Great Neck Road   has gone missing.
A sculpture of a shell, accented with a jewel-like mosaic of blue and green colored glass, disappeared last week from the Shell service station.
Link to story including photo.

Read Letter from Chairman. [2pg PDF]

The Commonwealth has developed a website for citizens, groups, localities, and others to use to share project proposals for funding from the federal stimulus package.
Link.

Good morning!

Last night, SDCC had the privilege of hearing from Vice Mayor Louis Jones and City Councilman Jim Wood on a variety of Shore Drive issues.  Chief among them was the question of whether a northern alignment or a southern alignment was most suitable for the replacement structure of the Lesner Bridge, should we be fortunate enough to have it accepted for funding from the Federal Economic Stimulus package.

The membership of SDCC voted to support a southern alignment for this project.  A number of individuals had attended the City’s February 11, 2009, presentation and provided comments at that time.  However, our agenda had requested that member representatives poll their civic groups and vote based on their association’s preference.  One member abstained, on the grounds that the new bridge should have been longer and higher, or that a tunnel should replace the bridge, for the purpose of creating a completely open access to the Lynnhaven River and the bays therein.  There were no votes in favor of the northern alignment.

We are deeply grateful that the City extended the comment period to accommodate our need to give our member organizations and their constituents the fullest opportunity to research and discuss our position.  We are appreciative also of the time that Vice Mayor Jones and Councilman Wood devoted to addressing our concerns, as well as the City Staff’s contribution to informing Shore Drive residents.

Thanks to all who participated in this very successful effort to maximize civic involvement.
Sincerely,
Grace Moran
President, Shore Drive Community Coalition

Cc:  Distribution List

City Response [update 2.24.09 @ 1:26pm]:

Thank you for your email and for your continued feedback on this project.  We will note the SDCC endorsement of the southern alignment as we work to assemble the comments from the February 11 meeting.  Thanks again for your participation.

David S. Jarman, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
City of Virginia Beach
757-385-4144 (direct)
757-385-4131 (main)