The BSRFT has been working hard on getting together a plan that will help get sand on the beaches, east of the Lesner Bridge.  Here’s a very, very short update.

Want a living piece of Virginia Beach, Shore Drive and in particular Duck-In history?Hi
As you are aware, my company will be developing the Duck-In property. Some time ago, someone from your organization called me about the possibility of getting the water oak trees that are planted in the parking medians on the property.

In an unprecedented victory for Virginia citizens and conservation groups, the Virginia Court of Appeals has ruled that the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) has the right to challenge pollution permits issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The police were able to obtain fingerprints and are investigating I do not have details of what was taken other than the front panel of a stereo.

Two public school buses that stopped on Shore Drive to let off students Monday afternoon were hit by a Jeep trying to pass them.

More at Pilotonline.com.

The Questionnaire was recently sent to all Virginia Beach City Council Candidates.

The donor, Nancy Hoy, is the widow of Harold “Hap” Hoy, who was president of Hoy Construction in Norfolk before his death in 1997. He was never a resident of Westminster, but his company was responsible for building an assisted-living wing at the retirement community in the 1990s.
Read entire article at Pilotonline.com.

Mike Shahsiah, P.E., Senior Traffic Engineer, provided us with some recent safety improvements that will start going into effect in April.

According to WTKR.com it happened at the Resort Conference Center.

From:  Karen Forget, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Re:  April 19th Public Lecture

On Wednesday, April 19, 7:00 PM at the Virginia Beach Central Library Auditorium,  Lynnhaven River 2007 and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation are sponsoring a public forum on government action and water quality issues.

Want a Live Oak tree?

We need your help!

April 6 beginning at 12 Noon PM at the Landscape Services Complex off Elbow Road extended.

Dear Bayfront Residents,

The following notice presents an excellent opportunity for our community to express our concerns with several key issues.  Some of these issues are:

  * Lack of Open Space in the Bayfront Area – The current outdoors plan states we are in need of 80 acres of open space.

Two condominums were destroyed in Virginia Beach, and at least three others were damaged after a fire Sunday morning. According to WAVY.com. Read article and view video at WAVY.com.

You may have noticed new sidewalks being installed east of C.P. Shuckers this past week.

Thanks!

Take down the “death sign” as soon as possible.

Thanks to whomever was responsible for making Shore Drive a little safer recently by closing the commercial driveway at the new Crab Creek Outfitters.

Current list of 2006 paid members to date.
Thank you.

You are invited to celebrate Lynnhaven River 2007?s progress toward a cleaner and healthier Lynnhaven River at our 4th Annual Oyster Roast.  Lynnhaven River 2007 is a local non-profit organization dedicated to improving the severely degraded water quality in the Lynnhaven River and to restoring the river?s vital natural habitats.  The Lynnhaven River has long been legendary for its abundant and delicate oysters that were coveted by kings, queens and presidents.  We aim to restore the legend.

Minutes:

1.    President Todd Solomon called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm.  Seventeen members and guests were present.

7:30pm to 9:00pm Ocean Park Fire & Rescue Hall

There are no planned presentations for this month.  We will use the first 30 minutes for an open discussion on the following suggested topic(s):

1) 2006 City Council Election & Questionnaire. – What else should the SDCC do for the community regarding this year’s election?  Should we hold a forum?  Should we have members contact candidates to personally discuss SDCC issues?  Should we send members to each of the various forums already scheduled to gather information and present the SDCC viewpoints/questions?