“Last evening (Sun. Jun 29), a small white dog was attacked by a pit bull in our park.” Can you help?

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From Cape Story Neighborhood Watch:

Last evening (Sun. Jun 29), a small white dog was attacked by a pit bull in our park. The caretaker was also injured when trying to break up the attack. The dog and woman where both taken to the hospital. The pit bull was the one who had been reported missing earlier. Many people are concerned about how the woman and dog are but no one that I have talked to know who they are. If anyone can provide an update, it would be appreciated by all. The pit bull was taken by Animal Control to be put down. Thank you.

“Good Afternoon Vice Mayor Jones…”

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Excerpt from email:

I have expressed my concern to Chris Wojtowicz, city engineer in charge of the project, and he responded promptly that he is having his staff look into moving the pedestrian crossing to the west side of the intersection. I am concerned that this may not take place in time for the 4th of July fireworks off Chicks/Ocean Park Beach. There will be large numbers of people crossing Shore Drive for this event and the lack of a functioning cross walk at this key intersection posses a significant safety issue…

Reply today from City Project Manager:

We are working on it and discussed this at this morning’s progress meeting. Some changes will be made as early as today. A changes will be in place by July 1.

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“According to police spokeswoman Tonya Borman, two bodies were discovered in a home in the 2200 block of Chick’s Beach Court around 3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon.”

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More at WVEC.com.
More at WAVY.com.
Coverage at WTKR.com.

Lesner Bridge construction at beloved Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility – sidewalks closed.

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Be careful near Lesner Bridge – you must walk into the street to cross Shore Drive.

The sidewalks are closed on Shore Drive and on East Stratford Road.

Be safe with your children walking in the street!

Be safe with your children walking in the street!

Be safe walking in the street at Lesner Bridge!

Be safe walking in the street at Lesner Bridge!

Note:

Access to beach is closed under the Lesner Bridge.
Access to beach from the beloved Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility requires you to walk in the street.

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MONDAY 30 JUNE 2014 Shore Drive Community Coalition SDCC General Meeting MONDAY 30 JUNE 2014 7:30-8:30 pm

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Where: Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

Call to order:

Meeting topic: Ongoing Shore Drive Issues and Overview of Virginia Beach’s STRATEGIC PLAN 2040

Officers’ Reports:President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –MAY Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Paulette Hruska

Old Business
New Business

Adjourn

Next SDCC- Monday JULY 28, 2014
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

Please check http://www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

“Parking was already limited, and illegal no-parking signs placed by some residents trying to reserve the street spaces in front of their homes made the situation even worse, said Kal Kassir, chairman of the Bayfront Advisory Committee.”

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More at Pilotonline.com.

“People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is offering $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever has been shooting gulls and geese with darts.”

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Read the article & view a photo of a shot Ring-Billed Gull.

Photo of gull with black dart at foot of Lynnhaven Pier

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This was taken at the foot of the Lynnhaven Pier June 3rd. I don’t know if this seagull was ever captured. Looks to be a black dart. Sure hope this person is caught. Very senseless.

Thanks for sharing Trish.

Hope it helps catch them.

Birds shot with blow darts in Shore Drive area JUNE 19, 2014 at SDCC.info

“Beginning June 30, 2014, the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney (OCA) will begin prosecution of all DUI charges that occur in the city.”

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More details at VBGOV.com:

For years, Virginia Beach has had the most DUI arrests in Virginia, with more than 2,300 DUI arrests passing through General District Court in 2013. This is roughly 10 percent of the total amount of DUI arrests in the entire state.

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Birds shot with blow darts in Shore Drive area

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This is sick and the people doing this will surely get caught and prosecuted.

From WAVY.com:

Gipson said Virginia Beach Animal Control is aware of the problem, but there have been no witnesses to the bird shootings — which are federal crimes. Gipson said every bird that’s been found injured has been federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Radiographs of a gull with a yellow-tip dart piercing it’s lung. (Photo provided by Barbara Gipson)

Radiographs of a gull with a yellow-tip dart piercing it’s lung. (Photo provided by Barbara Gipson for WAVY)

Baylake Pines School on Shore Drive is closing. Property will be developed for residential housing.

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View story & video at WAVY.com.

Residents aren’t happy because they’re worried about their property values, saying the single family homes could back up to a lake that’s next to the school.

WAVY.com checked in with the City of Virginia Beach. The treasurer’s office said the property is still owned by the Eckerts. The Virginia Beach Planning Commission said it’s been zoned residential since the 1970s. The owners have had a conditional use permit for the school since 1983. Any changes haven’t reached the administrative level of the planning commission, yet.

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“That’s why city officials are encouraging residents who live close to the bridge to sign up for damage assessment surveys. Crews will inspect your property to document its condition.”

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Coverage at WVEC.com.

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Cape Story July 4th Parade & Fireworks + July 26th Paddleboard race info

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JULY 4th: 10 AM neighborhood Parade THEME: “UNDER THE SEA” — starts at BEECH street (off Shore Drive by the Food Lion) – ends at the Cape Story Park – with Music, Brunch, awards for Floats, Ice Cream – GRAND MARSHALL – MAYOR SESSOMS
and
FIREWORKS at 9:20 PM on the Chesapeake Bay (fired off the Beach at First Landing State Park)— completely funded by local community (residents, civic leagues, merchants)-Donations to CSBTS— mail to FIREWORKS ON THE BAY – PO BOX 700, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 (Rain Date: Sat. July 5 at 9:20 PM).

and on JULY 26- the 6th Annual Paddleboard Race- see attached flyer for Details

ALL ARE invited – please share with your organizations and members- Empsy

Empsy Munden, Pres
Cape Story by the Sea (CSBTS)

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McLean Contracting Lesner Bridge website PDF presentation

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Slide pulled from McLean Construction Lesner Bridge presentation

Slide pulled from McLean Contracting Company Lesner Bridge presentation

Visit McLean Contracting’s website.

Founded in 1903, McLean Contracting Company has continuously demonstrated steady adaptation, improvement and growth. For approximately a century, McLean has been in the Heavy Construction Industry performing an extensive range of both land based and marine construction.

View McLean Contracting’s 22 pg PDF about Lesner Bridge.

Bayfront Advisory Committee Newsletter – next meeting June 19th

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Read Vision News from Bayfront Advisory Committee (3 pg PDF).

An update about that bridge project thing:

The Bridge Over Lynnhaven Waters

Progress Update

Construction Staging

Step 1. The sidewalk on the north side of the westbound span will be removed; traffic configuration will be maintained with two lanes in each direction.

Step 2. The new westbound bridge will be built north of the existing bridge; east and westbound traffic lanes will be striped; barriers and pedestrian railings will be placed; traffic will be switched to the new bridge. Estimated construction time is fifteen months.

Step 3. After traffic is moved to the new bridge, demolition of the old bridges will begin and is expected to take three months.

Step 4. The second new bridge will be built; traffic lanes will be striped; barriers and pedestrian railings will be placed; eastbound traffic will be switched to the permanent configuration. Estimated construction time is fifteen months followed by three months of clean up.

Please note that all times are estimated and actual times will be publicized once the contractor’s schedule is received. Total construction time is estimated to be 36 months.

April, 2014. The contract for construction has been awarded to McLean Contracting Company, Baltimore, MD.

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Bridge Construction

Lesner Bridge Construction to begin in June. A pre-construction meeting is set for May 14 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Notice-to-Proceed is set for June 2, and McLean Construction is currently submitting shop drawings for review and approval.

And Now It Begins

Phase One of the bridge construction has begun and is scheduled for completion by August 1 of this year. The first signs of this phase will be establishing of the construction staging area. This will include the erection of temporary signs, installation of sediment and erosion control measures, erection of security fencing around the construction staging area and designating construction area roadways.

As the month progresses, actions on Shore Drive will become noticeable. Chain link fences will be erected, some guard rails will be removed and others will be installed, demolition will start to take place, traffic signals will be modified, utility/light poles will be relocated, test borings will be made and sheet pilings will be driven.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please direct them to me and I will do my best to get answers and publish them as part of a question and answer section here.

Bayfront Advisory Committee to Meet June 19, 2014
The Bayfront Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, June 19, 2014, at the Resort and Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive, from 3:30pm- 5:30pm

The agenda for the meeting will include the following:

    Update on public and private projects in the Bayfront area
    Update on committee activities in the Bayfront area

Senator McWaters’ 2nd annual “Flag Day” Event needs a few more volunteers – “Flag Day” = 4th of JULY in this case

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Thanks to Christen Faatz, Legislative Aide to Senator McWaters for sharing the info about this patriotic event!

    Senator McWaters’ 2nd annual “Flag Day” Event
    Friday, June 27 – starting at 8am at Planet Pizza on Laskin Rd
    Looking for volunteers to walk/drive and help place flags by the mailboxes in neighborhoods in the 8th Senatorial District. Kids out of school and need something to do? Need some exercise? Come walk with us!
    Also looking for volunteers in the office to help bundle and label the flags ahead of time.
    Contact Christen@JeffMcWaters.com or call 757-965-3700 to help out.
    *We are distributing these American flags in honor of the 4th of July not the Flag Day holiday.

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“This project took 7 years to get to construction, which as crazy as it sounds, is warp speed for this industry and to see it come to fruition and trucks and equipment moving it’s really exciting,” Jarman told NewsChannel 3′s Todd Corillo.”

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View video & rest of story at WTKR.com.

“So give a graduation or Father’s Day card, not a balloon.”

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Photo Credit: Mary Reid Barrow article on balloon litter that kills.

Photo Credit: Mary Reid Barrow article on balloon litter that kills.

Read Mary Reid’s entire article:

How would your graduate or father like to know that balloons in his honor contributed to balloon litter on beaches around Hampton Roads?

Even worse, how would they like to know that their special balloons may have caused the death of a sea turtle or other animal that ate one or got tangled in its streamers.

So give a graduation or Father’s Day card, not a balloon.