The command emailed us this morning just shortly before it happened, but we just found out now:

THANKS for SIGNS and FLAGS…. the troops apparently came in about noon!!!    EMPSY

Per our contact at Fort Story, the troops are now expected to arrive for an 8:00 p.m. ceremony.

So let’s start watching for them perhaps sometime after 7:00 p.m.

If you can’t get out to Shore Drive to wave and welcome them, PLEASE make a sign, and put it out on Shore Drive, hang a flag out there, tie a red/white/blue ribbon to a tree in 1st Landing along Shore Drive, anything to show these troops your appreciation.

If we receive any new info., we’ll try to get it to the website asap.

Watch for more updates, but as of 4/21, the word is that troops will be arriving approx. 4:15 p.m. on Friday. 4/25.  Get out your flags, prepare your signs, and let’s get ready to show these young men and women how much we appreciate their sacrifices.

Watch your email for updates, as well as this website.

The Cape Story by the Sea CLEAN UP DAY has been change to SUNDAY APRIL 27.  Meet in the PARK at  2PM Clean Up equipment provided.

*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP CLEAN UP OUR PARK AND TRAIL*

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To Challenge your Va Beach property assessment consider:

How to Challenge your Assessment:

1. Homeowner contacts the Assessors office at (757.385.4601 or 757.385.4912) and speaks with appraiser.
2. Appraiser verifies property information for accuracy and provides homeowner with the sales data that was used to arrive at the assessment.
3. If homeowner would like assessment to be reviewed again, the Assessor mails them a “Request for Reappraisal” form.  On this form, the Assessor asks them to list properties that they feel they should be compared to, as well as why an adjustment should be made. 
4. When form is received back in the Assessors office, it is given to the appraiser.
5. Appraiser contacts homeowner to schedule a time for a field visit with homeowner, if that is his desire.
6. Appraiser reviews in field and makes a recommendation to the Assessor as to whether assessment should be changed.
7. Assessor makes final approval.
8. If assessment is unchanged the Assessors office mails out a letter stating that the Assessor feels the assessment is justified and will remain as is, along with a list of comparable sales that were used to arrive at this assessment.  Information advising them of their right to appeal to the Board of Equalization is provided.  If assessment is changed, then the Assessors office mails them a corrected assessment notice.
9. Beyond the Board of Equalization the homeowner has the right to file suit with Circuit Court.
 

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CLEAN THE BAY DAY INFO (CSBTS to participate):  www.cbf.org for details

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FT STORY  TROOPS RETURNING APRIL 20 or 21. Watch your email for current info.

– Empsy Munden, CSBTS President