From Eric Molleen at First Landing State Park:

First Landing State Park Planned Brush Burning Notice

Please be aware that First Landing State Park will be burning a brush pile over the next two weeks.  In case anyone spots smoke coming from the park, it is most likely coming from a brush pile that we are intentionally burning.  We will be burning from  January 27 – February 15 as weather conditions allow.  Virginia Beach dispatch is aware that we will be burning at the park.  For additional information contact: 

Erik Molleen   

District Resource Specialist

(757) 412-2311

erik.molleen@dcr.virginia.gov

THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 11th  2009 at 2PM

     MEET in the PARK 
Equipment and Vests Provided
COME ON OUT and Volunteer

Support your neighborhood!

See You There
Committee Co-Chairs:
  DEE SIMPSON  &  SHIRLEY DRYE

     Empsy Munden, Pres.  CSBTS 

CAPE STORY BY THE SEA MONTHLY MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2009 AT 7:30 PM AT THE
VIRGINIA BEACH RESORT HOTEL.  BIKE TRAIL SAFETY DISCUSSION WITH CITY OFFICIALS

Cape Story by the Sea Notes

Empsy Munden, Pres.

2008 Oyster Roast T-Shirts –  S-3, M-3, L-6, 2XL-3, 3XL-4 –  Available for $10   – new design THANK YOU Barbie Sherrill!!

NEXT year’s Oyster Roast NOVEMBER 8, 2009  SECOND SUNDAY (Halloween is on Saturday in 2009)  too much for one weekend?

New garrison commander at Ft. Story:  Nov. 21  Ft Story  had a change of command  Lt. Col. Sean Herron, outgoing garrison commander, relinquished duty to Lt. Col. Jayne Jansen, incoming garrison commander and the first woman garrison commander of Fort Story.  READ more in the WINTER SKIPJACK

Cape Story By The Sea Civic Association

9th Annual Member’s Holiday Party

The last general meeting of the year is also a holiday party for CSBTS members.  The party will consists of hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, door Prizes and festive music.   An abbreviated meeting will be followed by the small social. Come and meet your fellow Civic Association members!

Date: Monday December 8, 2008

Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Place: Virginia Beach Resort Center

DECEMBER 6^th, 2008, Saturday annual Holiday on the Bay Lighted Boat Parade sponsored by the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club. The parade will leave the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club at approx. 6PM and head west towards the Lesner Bridge and make a big loop and track back to the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club.   Awards will be given to the Best-lighted boats AND to the Best-lighted homes on the bay.   Civic League members who would like to be in the parade or are decorating their homes may obtain more information from William Stemple at willamjsr@cs.com or 621-5050.  Wonder if our Wake Forest Parade Boat could float along??

January is beginning of 2009 Membership Drive and our first meeting ( Jan 12^th)  will have Bike Trail concerns as an agenda item.

 The Cape Story by the Sea Civic Association has asked the City to evaluate what can be done to make the bike path safer for bikers, walkers and drivers.  City Staff will present the possible options at the January 12^th 2009 general meeting.  If you are concerned about the safety conditions along the bike path, if you have an additional suggestion or if you have an opinion about adding stop signs at the bike path on the long streets, you are highly encouraged to attend the January general meeting at the Resort Conference Hotel. 

Next Park &  Bike Trail Clean Up – Sunday January 11, 2009  2PM  Meet in the Park to Volunteer.

             THANK YOU FOR BEING GREAT CAPE STORY CITIZENS AND CARING ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD 

The Cavalier Golf and Yacht club is resurrecting the Lighted Boat Parade! The boats will leave the club at approx. 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 6th, head west through Linkhorn Bay, through the Narrows, Broad Bay, Long Creek and on it’s way to the Lesner Bridge where it’ll loop around and head back.  Prizes will be awarded to the boats as well as best lighted homes along the path!

If you have any questions, contact William Stemple at Williamjsr@cs.com or 621-5050.

 The Cape Story Civic Association presents the 4th Annual:
“Cape Santa” in the Park!
When: Saturday December 13, 2008

1:30 PM – Santa will be cruising the neighborhood in his golf cart. Come out and say hello!
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Santa in the Park
Where: Cape Story by the Sea Neighborhood Park
What: A visit from the Jolly Old Elf himself,
Santa Claus, to deliver an early Christmas present to your child!
Hamburgers and Hot Dogs will be provided by the Cape Story Civic Association!
Participants:  Bring a present ($10.00 or less please) for each participating child age 10 or under. Presents need to be wrapped and clearly labeled with your child’s full name. Presents may be brought to Santa’s designated collection place until December 10th. On the day of the event, please bring an new unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots, so your child can experience the joy of giving as well as receiving!
Collection place and times :
2214 Oak Street: Mondays and Thursday 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM; 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Or contact Tracy Stover to arrange a drop-off: 222-9661  or g.t.stover@cox.net
We’ll get the presents to Santa…..then come join the fun on Saturday!

It’s that time of year when we open our hearts and help those who are less fortunate. We are “adopting” two families for the holidays. Please call Nancy Snyder (544-1361) or Tracy Stover (222-9661) if you have any questions.  Please make your drop-offs to Nancy Snyder at 2111 Bayberry (last house on the right by the marsh).
comments from Nancy:
Please note a couple of questions/issues:
       For Family B – there were several very specific items that I did not include on the list I am emailing only because I would hate for the gifts to be duplicated many times over.  I am happy to add these back to the list if you think I should – just let me know.Here are the items:                       

Child 1 – Hannah Montana twin sheet set

Child 2 – Male 6 – Bike (does anyone have a good used one we can fix up?)   

Child 3 – “Flag Football set” found at Wal-Mart                        

Child 4 – Female 23 months – Toddler Bed (she is currently sleeping with her 9 yr old sister)  Another good used item?    

Child 5 – Gym set that lights up                       
Parents – King Size bedspread (gift certificate for them might be better on this)
·        Last year I used so many cardboard boxes (mostly liquor boxes) and plastic sacks to transport the food and gifts – I thought it might be a good idea to make a general request for any type of re-usable plastic container, anything from garage sales, plastic tubs, laundry baskets, trash cans, new or used – anything to deliver the items in that could be used at their home.  I didn’t want everyone in the neighborhood showing up with plastic crates but each of you might mention it to anyone that asks.  And – if you have any…. I think that is it for now – let me know what else you need!! Thanks – Nancy

Please wrap presents and indicate the family and family member the gift is for, and the type of gift (toy, clothing, books, etc). We will be delivering the gifts in mid December so all food and gifts are needed by Friday December 12th. Thanks again for all your support!

Family A
Mom – Shirts size Med, Pants size 9-10, Linens for beds (full & twin)
Dad – Shirts size Lg, Pants size 34/34
Girl (12) – Shirts size Women’s Small, Pants size 0. Loves Hannah Montana & Cheetah Girls.
Boy (10) – Shirts size Boys Large, Pants size 12. Likes Playstation Games.
Girl (11) – Shirts size Women’s Small, Pants size 16 Child. Loves Hannah Montana & Cheetah Girls.
Girl (7) – Shirts size 8-10 Med Childs, Pants size 8. Child. Loves High School Musical.
Girl (7) – Shirts size 8-10 Med Childs, Pants size 10. Child. Loves High School Musical.
Girl (5) – Shirts size 6x Childs, Pants size 6x Child. Loves Bratz Dolls.

Family B
Mom and Dad – household items such as pots and pans, towels
Girl (9) – toys, clothing: Girls size 10-12.
Boy (6) – X-box video games, clothing: Boys size 6
Boy (4) – toys, clothing: size 4 T
Girl (2) – Toy Pots and Pans. Clothing: size 18 months
Boy (7 months) – toys, clothing: size 6-9 months and diapers #3.
***Both families would also appreciate gift cards to purchase groceries or personal needs at Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, etc.****
Holiday Giving !
Adopt a Family

Cookies for the Troops

Teri Doddy is coordinating a special CSBTS cookie delivery to the military men and women that have gate duty at Fort Story and Little Creek on Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is YOUR OPPORTUNITY to support the troops in a very COOL way. If you’d like to help call or email Teri at teredod7@aol.com or 621-6724 and get YOUR cookies added to the batches delivered to the Gates for a special homemade THANK YOU!! The Doddy’s son served in the Air Force and they know how special a reminder of home is during this season. They will deliver the trays of cookies on Thanksgiving and Christmas mornings. So get those Holiday cookies baked and to Teri!!

Cape Story Carolers
aka Stumblers & Mumblers

Friday, December 19th. Singers, roadies and groupies can meet at the home of Tracy and Ginnie Stover – 2214 Oak Street- around 6pm to pick up lyric sheets and have a cup of spiced cider before we hit the streets.  If you know someone in Cape Story who would appreciate being caroled to, please drop us an email: g.t.stover@cox.net
Tips, bribes and refreshments always joyfully accepted.

Dear Volunteers,

It is that time of year again to have the Fall Fest at First Landing State Park.

It will be on Saturday, Oct.18th from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
20 volunteers are needed to help with the event this year.
Two volunteers are needed for the Bon Fire from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Last year we had a great turn out and everyone had a fun time. This year we hope to make it even better.  But we need your help to do this!

If you can volunteer, please let me know. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 412-2308.

Thank you for all you do for the park!

Pam Kern
Volunteer Coordinator
First Landing State Park

Oyster Roast Tickets

Numbers:  Beech: 481-3553; Oak: 481-1245;
Maple: 481-2549; Sandalwood: 358-4600; Bayberry: 496-9267; Wake Forest: 496-9396; all other streets: 321-9188

Volunteers to set up, help, clean up, cook, sing, dance and MOST IMPORTANT  ENJOY YOUR COMMUNITY!!

Bring Non-perishable food items to benefit the CSBTS Thanksgiving Food Drive – Help us make Thanksgiving special for everyone in our community

TIKI Bar Set-Up/Building SATURDAY OCT 25TH NOONISH
NEAR THE CSBTS TOOL SHED (Pump Station) on Poinciana between Bayberry and Sandalwood—-VOLUNTEERS WELCOME—– Need READY for Halloween OCT 31st

CSBTS has not taken any position on this proposal yet.  Citizens are welcomed to comment at the 9/9 meeting:

Virginia Beach City Council to Hear Public Comment on Proposed Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Plan

Virginia Beach City Council invites interested members of the public to comment on all aspects of the proposed Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Plan (the Plan) at its regular formal session on Tuesday, September 9. The Plan is a report of recommendations to preserve, renew and enhance the homes and neighborhoods in Virginia Beach and to enhance neighborhood character.

Developed by the Planning Commission Subcommittee on Preservation, the Plan provides recommendations that address a collaborative process for neighborhood preservation and improvement on an ongoing, sustainable basis. It also addresses the types of tools that could be implemented to promote and provide incentives for the voluntary improvement of housing.

The full Plan can be found on the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation’s Web page at http://www.VBgov.com/housing, by selecting “Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Plan” under “Hot Topics.”

City Council will vote on whether or not to adopt the Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Plan on September 23. For more information, please call Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Director Andrew M. Friedman at (757) 385-5752 or Housing Program Coordinator Lanitha Hudson at (757) 385-5734

Dear Cape Story by the Sea:
Time to Welcome Home Our Heroes with Signs and Flags and waves along Shore Drive.  Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, 241st Seaport Operations Company, 11th Transportation Battalion will be returning to Fort Story.  We expect the Soldiers to be coming down Shore Drive
between 10-10:30 a.m. Thanks for all your support!

The ceremony will be 10:30 a.m. this Tuesday, July 15, at the
Fort Story Gym.