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APRIL MEETING MOVED TO MONDAY Guest Speaker: Councilman Tommy Smigiel

Our April meeting will feature a dialogue with Ward Five Councilman Tommy Smigiel. Since City Council now meets in the evening of every second Tuesday, our normal meeting night, we elected at our March meeting to change the April meeting to Monday, April 11. Starting time is still 7:30, same place (Christ UMC.) There is much going on with our City government, School Board, even FestEvents. Like many of our personal budgets, Norfolk’s finances are stretched – it’s more important than ever that we ensure our elected officials make good decisions. Join with us on Monday, April 11, at 7:30. Tell friends and neighbors and make your voice heard!

Mark your calendar for MONDAY, April 11, at 7:30 pm. Bring a dish for the social if you want and don’t forget to bring a friend!

Happy Easter Happy Easter Happy Easter Happy Easter Happy Easter

• Police Officers visit

• Tommy Smigiel

• Upcoming events

• Networking social

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Full Road Closures at Railroad Crossings pg 4 Help you children control Spring Fever pg 7 Bayview Neighborhood Watch is Back! pg 7 Norfolk Gets Grant to Help St. Paul's Blvd. pg 10 Rising Sea Levels Should Bayview Worry? pg 13 In the Garden pg 14 and much more....

Our Mission:Neighbors helping

neighbors for the good of our community. Together we make things better.

April 11thMeeting Agenda:

Bayview Civic LeagueMeets 2nd Tuesday of each month September through June

7:30 pm at 1601 E. Bayview Boulevard, Norfolk (Christ United Methodist Church)

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Clean and Safe NeighborhoodNorfolk CARES Assistance Center 664-6510

website: www.norfolk.gov/311CallCenteremail: HealthyNeighborhoods@norfolk.gov

Report these issues: Health: Pet area/yard not cleaned regularly, rodents, tall grass/weeds, biting or abused/neglected animals; Zoning: Parking on grass in front yard area, commercial vehicles/equipment parked in residential areas, boat or camper in front of house, inoperable vehicles; Waste Management: Dead animals, improper curbside disposal; Other Issues: Streets, lights, sidewalks, curbing, traffic signals or street signs, wetlands, dunes...

Non-emergency number 441-5610

for Police, Jail, Animal Control, and suspected criminal activity.

PUBLIC WORKS PHONE NUMBERSCurb, Sidewalk, or Pothole Repairs 823-4050Damaged & Faded Signs 823-1223Ditch Maintenance 823-4000Recycling 441-1347Bulk Waste Collection 441-5813Street Flooding 823-4000Traffic Signal Service 664-7300Keep Norfolk Beautiful 441-1347Polluting hotline for illegal dumping 441-2536

All Emergencies - call 911 Animal Protection 664-7387Health Department 683-2700Rabies Control 683-2712Pretlow Library 441-1750Voter Registrar 664-4353Bayview Elementary School 531-3030Oceanair Elementary School 531-3095

Civic League Board*

Local Contacts

The purpose of the Bayview Bulletin is to communicate information to Bayview Civic League members, supporters, and neighbors. Front page artwork contributed by Bill Wagner. Bulletin contents are considered property of Bayview Civic League. Articles within the bulletin reflect personal viewpoints of the authors and are not necessarily the views of advertisers or the Bayview Civic League. The Bayview Civic League is apolitical and does not endorse any candidates for political office. www.mybclonline.com

Bayview Civic League Goes GreenBayview Civic League believes that reducing any environmental impact is a

worthy goal. To further this goal, we always encourage use of recycled material.

President Linda Lundquist 588-39601st VP Aaron Ellis 587-00042nd VP Claire Jones 514-4063Corres Sec’y Susan Jones 587-9586Rec Sec’y Sylvia Ross 553-7817Treasurer Gena Goodnough 588-8131Editor Jeannie Wilson 588-3960Ways and Means - Advertising for Bulletin Susan Jones (temp) 587-9586Communications - Bulletin Distribution Anita Unger 587-3405

Membership Claire Jones (temp) 514-4063Environment & Beautification Vacant N/A Refreshments Pat Davidson 587-3219SACCC Community Awareness Coordinators John Gaul or Sara Barbarisi 531-0323Zoning Laura Brown 351-6981Education & Legislation Cindy Huffman 839-0881Sunshine Janet Hayden 241-0045Web Site Maintenance Jeannie Wilson 588-3960

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A great, big “Thank You!” to those dedicated souls who reviewed our Constitution and Bylaws at the past two meetings! What energy and patience! The modifications and clarity will help guide us as we continue to improve Bayview - the coolest neighborhood in town! Now we prepare the officer slate for 2011-2012 operating year. Ready to step up? There are many exciting ways in which you can help. Helping serve and lead is a great way to meet more neighbors and dedicated City resource people, learn

more about our great neighborhood, and enjoy knowing that you are making a difference. What would you like to do to help out? Many hands make light work, you know. Bayview Civic League is in the “Ocean View Crew,” sponsoring summer activities at the Beach Park. Sunday night Big Bands on the Bay, TGOV, Fourth of July and other celebrations. FestEvents needs more sponsors than ever to help fund Ocean View events at the Beach, as 2011 funding is challenged. Visit www.festevents.org or call 441-2345 to learn more about Ocean View Crew opportunities; donate by April 30 to have your name included in the activity flyers.Remember: Together, we make things better!Linda Lundquist

✬ ✬ ✬ From the President ✬ ✬ ✬

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ARTS Within Reachfree Norfolk arts offerings

From Berkley to Ocean View, from Park Place to Five Points, the Norfolk Arts Commission presents and supports free programs that bring great art to Norfolk communities. Now in its 15th season, Arts Within Reach allows you to get to know local artists while you enjoy their talent and creativity in a relaxed atmosphere. You never need a ticket to Arts Within Reach. Simply arrive at the venue 5 to 10 minutes before program start time, take your seat, and enjoy exceptional arts offerings. For more information, visit www.norfolkarts.net, or call 664-4321.April 9 (Sat.) noon—3 pm Chrysler Museum’s 2nd Saturday Family Fest/ James Tissot and Watercolors by the Hague. Enjoy the spring out of doors at the Chrysler and discover the fun of plein air painting with watercolors. This Family Day is in conjunction with the special exhibition, James Tissot: The Life of Christ, featuring 350 watercolors by the artist. The Chrysler Museum, 245 W. Olney Road. www.chrysler.org. 664-6200.April 28 (Thurs.) 11:00 am The Virginia Chorale Quartet in concert. Holding fast to its mission of choral excellence and education, the Virginia Chorale is a recognized leader in the cultural community of Hampton Roads, serving audiences and high school choristers by teaching and performing with professional singers from all around the region. This concert highlight four of the Chorale’s lead singers as they interpret African-American spirituals and songs from American folk hymn music traditions. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 900 E. Middlesex Street.April 30 (Sat.) 12—4 pm Park Place Child Life Center 6th Annual Spring Arts Festival features the art and performances of children in Park Place alongside professional musicians and artists. On the grounds of James Monroe Elementary in Park Place, 520 W. 29th Street www. ppclc.org

Full Road Closuresat Railroad Crossings Soon

Norfolk, Va.— Beginning in early April and continuing through mid-July, Norfolk Southern will replace 12 railroad crossings (one at a time) citywide. During the work, the roadway leading to the crossings will be completely closed to through traffic in both directions for a period of three to six days, weather conditions permitting. Variable message boards will be placed near the construction site at least seven days prior to the beginning of the work to alert motorists to the pending closure. The first crossing replacement, E. Princess Anne Road near Ballentine Boulevard, is to start on Saturday, April 9 and continuing through Thursday, April 14.The city of Norfolk has information on work locations, schedules, detour routes and contact persons at www.norfolk.gov/publicworks/nsrrx.asp. Information is also available by calling the Norfolk Information Hotline at 664-4010 and entering code 896.

NEED PLUMBING?Call Roy Barry with Barry And Sons Plumbing

650-3455Anything from a leaky faucet to new constructionLicensed and insured

Born and raised in Bayview/OVODU Alumni

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ARTS WITHIN REACH

Oceanair HappeningsGreeting! Well, spring has sprung! Let me begin by saying Oceanair’s thoughts and well wishes goes out to anyone affected by the recent disasters in Japan. Our African American history celebration was held on February 24th and Oceanair’s newly formed drama club was a success! For their first performance of “ Dreams of yesterday: Hope for tomorrow.” our thespians appreciated a packed house.. On hand to perform as well was the award winning dance group Broken Silence, saxophonist Marquis Lyles and Lafayette-Winona Middle dancers. The 5th grade writing SOL went very well. We continue to motivate our student towards 90%Our second semester of SES tutoring is underway. We are happy to be able to offer tutorial services to our students who may need a little extra assistance to be successful. Our goal is to make sure ALL students are successful and provide the necessary interventions so this can occur.Mark your Calendars for the following events:

•Spring Break this year will be from April 18-22, 2011.•Career Day will be held on May 5, 2011

Bay View Civic League members are always welcome to join us for any and all of our events.

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Beach Rules Change toward AnimalsBy Officer W. G. SnyderThe new law for dogs and domestic animals on the beach is now as follows:✓No dog or domestic animal on public sand beaches

during the time period from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day each year; dogs or domestic animals may be permitted on said beaches during the season before 10am and after 6pm daily.✓Leash law stays in effect year round. (Leash, chain

etc can not exceed 8ft) The old law was no dogs or domestic animals permitted on public beaches during the period of April 15 through September 30 of each year; between the hours of 9am and 7pm.

April is Pothole Repair MonthApril’s warmer temperatures make it the perfect time for Pothole Repair Month. Norfolk annually enlists help from citizens in reporting potholes, unsightly and dangerous craters that can damage vehicles. Winter’s freeze-thaw cycle weakens the pavement. “The repeated passing of vehicles over the weakened spot creates a hole in the roadway,” explained Jim Checkovich, Streets Engineer.Norfolk’s Street and Bridges Division maintains nearly 2,200 lane miles of roadways in the city. Actually citizens are encouraged to be on the lookout for potholes year-round. To report a pothole, call the 24-hour hotline at 823-4050, e-mail PWorks@norfolk.gov or use the convenient online form at www.norfolk.gov/PublicWorks/pothole.asp. Please provide the nearest address and cross street and a description of the damage. Repairs are usually made within three to 10 working days.

BETWEEN BAYVIEW PHARMACY AND POWERHOUSE GYM ON CHESAPEAKE BOULEVARD

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ZONING 101: REZONINGApril 2011

By: Laura BrownA rezoning is required when a property owner proposes to use his land for purposes other than those permitted by the Zoning Ordinance in a given zoning district. A request for a change of zoning allows the proposed land use to be reviewed as to its appropriateness in the zoning district.Location:5th Floor, Room 508, City Hall Building, Department of Planning and Community Development, 810 Union Street, Norfolk, VA 23510Contact: Bureau of Zoning Services Telephone: (757) 664-4752 Facsimile: (757) 441-1569mailto:susan.pollock@norfolk.govRequirements:

• A completed rezoning application. Application is available online.

• A check or money order for the processing fee

• A complete description of the proposed use of the property

• A site plan drawn to scale Procedure:

• Zoning Services staff reviews your a p p l i c a t i o n a n d m a k e s a recommendation.

• City Planning Commission holds a p u b l i c h e a r i n g a n d m a k e s a recommendation.

• City Council holds a public hearing and may adopt an Ordinance.

Time Frame: 2 ½ to 3 monthsFees: $415.00A conditional rezoning allows the applicant to proffer conditions that help to ensure that

the proposed use will not conflict with the surrounding neighborhood. The process and fees are the same as a regular rezoning.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING DATES 2011FILING DEADLINE HEARING DATEDecember 16, 2010 January 20, 2011January 20, 2011 February 17, 2011February 17, 2011 March 17, 2011March 17, 2011 April 21, 2011April 21, 2011 May 19, 2011May 19, 2011 June 16, 2011June 16, 2011 July 21, 2011July 21, 2011 August 18, 2011August 18, 2011 September 15, 2011September 15, 2011 October 20, 2011October 20, 2011 November 17, 2011November 17, 2011 December 15, 2011December 15, 2011 January 19, 2012

Skate Jam 'Expression Session'Concert @ Norfolk, Virginia's Northside Skate Park

Saturday April 16, 2011 11:00 am - 4:00 pmThe first free concert for Skateboarders!

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Bayview Neighborhood Watch is Back!By John GaulOn February 23rd Sergeant Bob Fields of the Norfolk Crime Prevention Unit met with us regarding the neighborhood watch for the Bayview area. Sergeant Fields stated that the Crime Prevention Unit has an interest in starting neighborhood watch programs in the Bayview, Huntersville, Park Place, & Willoughby neighborhoods. Throughout the meeting Sergeant Fields provided us with advice on how to make the neighborhood watch program successful. The neighborhood watch will work as a network where information will be passed along. There will be three levels within the network:

1. Neighborhood Watch Coordinator2. Block Captain3. Block Watcher

The Neighborhood Watch Coordinator (which will be myself) will communicate directly with the Crime Prevention Unit. The Crime Prevention Unit will notify the Watch Coordinator with criminal activity that has been going on, and what the proper steps for reducing it are. The Watch Coordinator will then pass this information along to the Block Captains.Block Captains will be responsible for distributing this information to the Block Watchers in their area, as well as passing along information from the Block Watchers to the Watch Coordinator. There is no predefined jurisdiction for being a Block Captain. If you can pass along information to your entire street, or just one of your neighbors you would be doing a great service.Block Watchers will be anybody willing to dedicate as little as a few seconds of their day observing what is going on around their home to determine what is “normal” activity. It will be the duty of the Block Watcher (as well as all members of the neighborhood watch) to call 911 when an “unusual” event occurs.It is important to know that when 911 is called the Police will take a record of what is being reported and send available units to the reported location. By immediately calling 911 the Police will have a better chance of getting to the scene to determine if a crime is being committed. The Police can not be everywhere, therefore it is essential that we do our best to keep them informed.At our last Civic League meeting we added 7 more members to the Neighborhood Watch, but we definitely need more to make this a successful program.If you are interested in participating in any level of the Neighborhood Watch, or have questions regarding the N e i g h b o r h o o d Wa t c h , p l e a s e c o n t a c t m e a t b c l . a d v i s o r y. n o t i c e @ g m a i l . c o m o r b y p h o n e (757-531-0323).

Controlling Spring FeverSpring fever hits kids hard, all they want to do is play outside. Instead of nagging them constantly to complete homework or school projects, try one, two or a few of these tips to help them stay focused. Create a “study zone” The area should be comfortable and quiet Remove possible distractions. Stock with necessary supplies. No phones.Divide and conquer:Separate children so that they are not distracting, playing or interrupting each other during homework time. Designate study/homework time:Try to have kids work at the same time each day. Adults have to stick to a schedule, they can too. (We are preparing them for life.) With these parameters in place, they’ll be in the frame of mind to get down to business. Goals:Help your children to set goals. This helps them not to be overwhelmed. Break large assignments into chunks. Use a timeline.Reminders: Remind your kids about the goals they have set. Visuals:Use a large calendar and have them circle important dates, activities, events and deadlines. Cross off those things that are completed to give them a sense of accomplishment. Cover the hardest work first:They will be more relaxed.Use a timer:This way they see it does not take as long as they think to complete each assignment.Take a realistic break:Practice using the phrase: “IF YOU ____, THEN YOU CAN _____.” It helps them to focus on the task at hand when they have something to look forward to. PRAISE !At first make it more frequent then taper off. Be genuine and sincere. Be specific. “ I am so proud of you. You have completed 4 math problems WOW!” “I knew you could.” “way to focus.”Submitted By Dr. Blackwood School Counselor, Oceanair Elementary School

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NATOFestDate: April 30, 2011 Time: 11am-3pmFTEE and open to the Public PARADE START: 10amExplore 28 Countries in a Day-without a Passport! Food, culture and entertainment are just a few of the attractions in store for you at NATOFest 2011. Enjoy cultural performance acts and demonstrations from NATO member nations. Website: www.norfolknatofestival.org

Crafty Mother NatureSaturday April 23, 2011 | 2:00pm - 3:00pmLocation: Pretlow Children's RoomWe'll be reducing, reusing, and recycling with some great crafts in honor of earth day.

Learn About Healthy Lifestyles at EVMS Community Care Day

Saturday April 9, 2011 | 10:00am - 1:00pmLocation: Maury High School, 322 Shirley Avenue.Bring the whole family for a day of healthy living and learning.Held in the Maury High School cafeteria from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eastern Virginia Medical Schoo1 (EVMS) students and physicians will be conducting free health screenings including BMI screenings, blood pressure screenings, glaucoma testing, and skin cancer screenings. Children's activities include arts and craft projects, face painting, a gold fish ping pong toss, and more! Teens can learn about health-care careers and admission into medical school. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.evms.edu/community or call 757.446.7070.

National Library Week UK DaySaturday April 9, 201 | 10:30am - 11:30amLocation: Pretlow Children's RoomCheer-i-o ye lads and lassies, join NPL for a brilliant celebration of all things British. It'll be the bees knees. You'd be daft to miss it!

Civil War Legacy ProjectSaturday April 30, 2011 | 10:00am - 4:00pmLocation: Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch LibraryArchivists from the Library of Virginia will be on hand to digitize family letters, photos, diaries, hand-drawn maps, and other Civil War-era documents. This program is part of Virginia's Civil War 150 Legacy Project, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War by identifying and recording previously unknown Civil War-era documents.

Pretlow Anchor Branch

Donʼt forget Virginia International Tattoo isApril 29th, 30th & May 1st.Info: virginiaartsfest.com

Date: April 23, 2011 Time: 9am-5pmCelebrate 'Turning on the Fountain' for the first time in 2011. The fair will feature FREE Easter egg hunt, cakewalks, egg in spoon races, Enjoy free rides, free cotton candy and balloons; good ol' fashion lawn games, relay races, contests, corn hole and more! In addition, fair guests are invited to enjoy FREE rides on the G-Force Twin Spin or test their strength on the High Striker, to see who can ring the bell at the top of the tower. ...And while the children are wrapped up in lots of fun activity, mom or dad can stroll through the Town Point Market. This eclectic shopping experience will feature products ranging from stain glass, jewelry, antiques, photography, paintings, prints, glassware and more. Admission is FREE and open the public.

In APRILSPRING

FOUNTAIN FAIR

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TRAIL OF THE TIGER OPEN NOW!The Virginia Zoo opens a dynamic new exhibit bringing together wildlife from across Asia April 2, 2011.Asia – Trail of the Tiger adds nearly 30 new animal residents to the Zoo, including Malayan tigers, Asian small-clawed otters, orangutans, siamangs, white-cheeked gibbons, Malayan tapirs, binturongs, exotic birds and more.“This spring marks an incredible milestone in the Virginia Zoo’s 110 year history,” said Zoo executive director Greg Bockheim. “Trail of the Tiger enhances our ability to provide meaningful and effective animal conservation education while giving our visitors the opportunity to experience magical animals from across Asia.”The 5.5 acre expansion increases educational opportunities for Hampton Roads residents and tourists, and enhances the Virginia Zoo’s reputation as a world-class zoological institution.Trail of the Tiger features a series of 12 thatch-roofed pagodas – the highest at nine stories tall – and unique viewing environments. A raised boardwalk over an “Asian forest” allows observation of the scene below. A one-of-a-kind viewing cave offers a dramatic look into the tiger and orangutan exhibits. There’s even a special area where you can watch tigers and otters swimming in their habitats from an underwater perspective.“The effect is to provide visitors with a tiger’s-eye view of the kinds of animals an Asian tiger might encounter in the wild,” Bockheim said.

Tiger Welcomes Visitors to New Exhibit at ZOOThe newest resident at the Virginia Zoo is not an animal or plant, but it will greet every visitor to the new Asia – Trail of the Tiger exhibit, which is scheduled to open the first weekend in April."It really is an amazing statue," said Greg Bockheim, executive director of the Virginia Zoo. "It'll be an exciting welcome for visitors to Trail of the Tiger."The life-sized statue will be unveiled during the grand opening of Trail of the Tiger, Saturday, April 2. It is the centerpiece of finishing touches to the exhibit, and sits atop a reflective fountain surrounded by thatched-roofed pagodas at the exhibit entrance.The artist, Matthew Gray Palmer, also created "All Things Within All Things," the wonderful butterfly-elephant statue at the Zoo's entrance.

Spring Plant SaleFriday, May 6, 2011 | 10 am - 5 pm Repeats daily, until May 8, 2011.Free with Garden admissionThe NBG annual SPRING PLANT SALE has long been known throughout the region as one of the best places to pick up unusual plants at bargain prices. Get ready to take advantage for your own yard!

BIKE NIGHTSMonday, April 4, 2011 | 4 pm - 7 pm Repeats weekly on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, until October 13, 2011.Free with Garden admissionNorfolk Botanical Garden is home to 12 miles of pedestrian pathways which are open to bikers! So bring your bikes, helmets and family or friends out to Norfolk Botanical Garden and pedal through the petals.

GARDEN HERITAGE CELEBRATION

Saturday, April 9, 2011 | 11 am - 1 pm Free with Garden admissionJoin Norfolk Botanical Garden for an outdoor ceremony at the WPA Memorial Garden to honor the 220 African-American women and men who first planted the Garden 73 years ago through the Works Progress Administration.

Special Guest Speaker - Ms. Sukie AmoryAmory is a Norfolk native and author of the HORTUS Magazine article, ‘The Gift, a WPA Garden in Virginia.’ Published in England, HORTUS is the best-selling gardening journal in the English-speaking world. The quarterly is read at libraries, horticultural colleges, botanical gardens and by private gardeners.A WPA History Tram Tour is to follow at Noon.

Sneak Peek TourThursday, April 28, 2011 | 1 pm - 2:30 pm Cost: $20 ($12 for NBG Members)Be the first to see the “must-have” plants at the NBG annual Spring Plant Sale. This behind the scenes tour of our loaded Greenhouse will be lead by Director of Horticulture Brian O’Neil. Learn expert advice on how to select, care for and incorporate rare and unusual plants into your garden. Discover which hardy, but often hard-to-find plants you will want to put on your shopping list.

April Events

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NORFOLK – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Richmond Field Office Director John Hall joined U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott today to announce that Norfolk is one of 17 cities to be awarded a new Planning Grant through the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative. Norfolk will receive $250,000 to revitalize the St. Paul’s Boulevard area.“Because of the input of citizens, local stakeholders, and other collaborative partners, this grant will help us create a more sustainable community and a stronger Norfolk,” said Congressman Bobby Scott.“Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority appreciates this vote of confidence from the Obama Administration and HUD to carry out this important planning work,” said Shurl Montgomery, Chief Executive Officer. “We will work diligently with the City of Norfolk and community partners to finalize a plan our citizens will embrace with pride,” Montgomery stated.

Bayview Civic League MinutesMarch 8, 2011After the call to order at 7:29 p.m. and pledge of allegiance, Ofc. Snyder gave the crime statistics that were dominated by larcenies from autos. Norfolk Department of Utilities employees provided a second update on the area water/sewer projects; John Gaul reported about current efforts to revive Block Watch; and Linda Lundquist reported on the latest Norfolk budget hearing at Pretlow Library. The evening’s business included a motion to move April’s meeting to MONDAY, April 11, and a call for nominating committee volunteers. Gena Goodnough reported on the scholarship fund. The overhaul of the league’s constitution continued.Announcements included membership attendance and refreshment acknowledgments.The meeting adjourned for refreshments at 9:01 p.m. after the raffle.prepared by Sylvia Ross, Recording Sec’y

Norfolk Gets $250,00 Grantto Help St. Paul's Blvd. Area

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April Calendar of Events 1 April Fool’s Day 11 Bayview Civic League meets 15 Income Taxes due 22 Earth Day 22 Good Friday 24 Easter Sunday 30 National Arbor Day13,27 Recycling pickup, Week 2 6,20 Recycling pickup, Week 1 8 Street Sweeping (Area N-2)** 21 Street Sweeping (Area N-5)**

*Week one or week two? All of Bayview is in week two, except Evelyn Street and Pythian Avenue (south of Sunset Dr.) are in week one.

**Help keep our streets clean! Please avoid parking on the street on the day your street is to be swept. Area N-5, swept monthly on the 3rd Thursday, is all streets east of Capeview Avenue. Area N-2, swept monthly on the on the 2nd Friday, is all streets from Capeview Avenue west.

Street Sweeping MAP: http://www.norfolk.gov/stormwater/CityWideSweepingZones.pdf

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March Refreshment ThanksIt was great seeing everyone at our March Meeting. As usual we had lots of good food to munch on. We do have a super membership. I’d like to thank the following for sharing:

Janet Hayden Sam MaddoxAaron Ellis Ms. WalkerSusan Jones Gena GoodnoughRicky Oliver Kathy PoormanPat Davidson

Remember “Bayview Is The Place To Be!”Harvie Jones again donated two cakes for the Raffle. Also Jeannie and Linda donated a box of Girl Scout Cookies.Thank you very much for singing Happy Birthday to me. I was very pleased. Thanks again!Call me if you have any suggestions or ideas. See you April 11th. Stay safe. Pat 587-3219

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Cap’n Ron’s Bar & Grill

Busch Gardens Williamsburg Fun Card Click HERE for more info.Pay for a day and get unlimited admission to the park through September 5, 2011. Plus get free access to an incredible lineup of fun concerts and events. Now available to everyone. Cost: $63.99

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American Restaurant &Ice Cream Parlor

Established in 2009, Cagney’s is a new dining experience like nothing you ever encountered. You get home style cooking in a movie style setting of the past. Marilyn Monroe, James Cagney and many other stars adorn the walls on this classic but hip restaurant. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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Rising Sea LevelsShould Bayview Worry?

by D.D. DelaneyLast fall’s 11th annual State of the Region report made headlines when Dr. James Koch, creator of the report, said rising sea levels were “the problem of the 21st century.” It seems the situation is pretty serious. Worst-case scenario—a lot of us living in Norfolk, including Bayview, may have to move.When Dr. Koch appeared last month on WHRO public television’s “What Matters” with Kathy Lewis, he presented some facts which are disconcerting.As most people know by now, Norfolk is second among U.S. cities to be most vulnerable to catastrophic weather events. Only New Orleans is more vulnerable. Our sea levels rose 18 inches in the last century. Part of that is because the land under us—formerly trucked in to fill in wetlands—is sinking at about 4.5 feet a century.Scientists expect our sea levels to rise another three feet by 2100, which means Norfolk’s on a course for more rather than less flooding. What about our area—Bayview, Ocean View, and Willoughby?A detailed flood map would show specific streets and neighborhoods. But there are “no good maps in Norfolk,” Skip Stiles told me in an e-mail. Stiles heads Wetlands Watch, an environmental group based in Norfolk,Regional leaders have agreed that detailed flood maps are the first step they must take to confront the facts of rising sea levels. Norfolk’s flood map is now in preparation.

Until then, our best information on Norfolk flooding is on maps FEMA provides. A FEMA flood map of Norfolk shows that the storm surge from a category 1 hurricane (Isabel was just a notch less) would flood nearly all of East Ocean View along Pretty Lake and Pleasant Avenues and gobble up sand at East Beach. It would inundate Willoughby from First View St. in West Ocean View out to the end of the Spit. In Bayview, floods in many places would cover the two or three blocks nearest Ocean View Ave. The marshes and stream beds connected to Pretty Lake, weaving in and out through much of our neighborhood, would also flood. Stiles says that the FEMA flood zones for a Category 1 hurricane roughly match predictions of how high the sea level will be in another hundred years. “So the cat. 1 areas are places we want to start withdrawing from,” he said in his e-mail.Clearly a community conversation on this subject is necessary, and fresh ideas are needed.

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by Susan JonesIn April, everything is growing and the lawn and garden are starting to need some real attention. The amount of spring garden work that looms between now, May and June can seem daunting. But that’s why monthly organization and planning are so helpful. To just get started with this April guide, consider your areas of interest, and then plan what and when you're going to do things. Another great thing to do is to check for indoor and outdoor activities you may still want to get done, such as a lawn mower tune up, raking away piles of dead leaves from evergreens and fertilizing perennials. Do a little or a lot each month, but choose what's most important to you. Then, it's easier to budget and schedule those activities.As you consider what to plant in your garden, focus on plants native to the area. They should do better and require less intense care because they are adapted to conditions here. You might also consider reducing your lawn area and converting it to a garden area with shrubs, flowers and ornamental plants. You can use a combination of mulch and native ground covers between the plants. This reduces the need for mowing and fertilizing a lawn which contribute to damage to the Bay. It is important to remember that water from storm drains washes directly into the Bay carrying with it fertilizers and pesticides. One of the primary problems is the use of excess nitrogen fertilizer on lawns. If you really need to fertilize a lawn, have your soil tested and determine the minimum amount to fertilizer you should use. Put beds with native plants around the edges of your property, between the garden area

and the streets and storm drains. This will buffer the area and reduce run off into the storm drains.To control pests focus on attracting beneficial birds and insects to your garden. Beneficial insects include Ladybugs, Praying Mantises, Decollate Snails, Fly Parasites, Green Lacewings, Beneficial Nematodes and many others. You can buy beneficial insects online at web s i t e s u c h a s w w w. g a r d e n i n g z o n e . c o m a n d www.ecogrow.com.ANNUALS: Annual flowers and bedding plants should not be set in the ground until after all danger of frost has passed. But there are some annuals that can tolerate a light frost: pansies, marigolds, bachelor buttons, larkspur, sweet pea, alyssum and nasturtium. Try starting these from seed outdoors. But REMEMBER: even these plants may succumb to an unexpected cold snap.✓Prepare flowerbeds by removing winter debris and

pushing aside old mulch so you can work the soil. Loosen soil with a pitchfork or spade, working it into a fine, smooth consistency, free of lumps. Mix in soil amendments, compost and fertilizer, preferably organic. Wait to put down fresh, new mulch until after beds are planted. Apply an acidifying fertilizer to azaleas and rhododendrons.✓Remove winter protections, such as mounds of soil,

compost or leaves from rose bushes and from around the base of the plants. Inspect plants and remove dead ones. Replace with new, healthy ones.

In the Garden

April

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✓Plant new roses now, if your region is in the growing season. Make the new rose plants will get at least six hours of sun each day. Plant them at two feet apart and at least three feet from any structure, so they get proper air circulation. You might want to focus on hedge roses such as Knock-outs which need much less regular care and are less susceptible to pests and disease.. On established roses, prune old, damaged or diseased canes from mid-April until early May. Heavier pruning produces better specimen flowers, but fewer flowers. ✓Peonies are best transplanted in the fall, but

rootstock can be planted in April or May, as well. Remember to plant shallowly. The “eyes” of the roots must be near the soil surface. ✓Feed clematis now. Water deeply and frequently.

Make sure the roots will remain cool in hot weather. Cover the soil around the base of the plant with deep mulch. Check the type of clematis you have before pruning it. On some types, you must not prune last year’s woody growth, which is what will produce this year’s flowers. Consult a gardening book or ask an expert. Do not prune azaleas until after they flower or you will lose your flowers for this year.✓Feed delphinium. Watch for leaf spot, root rot and

crown rot diseases. Treat as needed.✓Prune trees as needed to remove winter damage. Cut

off broken or dying limbs, taking care not to injure

trees further. Examine shrubs for winterkill—limbs damaged by snow, ice or severe cold. Carefully prune out dead and weakened wood.✓NEVER top cut a tree. The utility companies are

often guilty of this, but you should avoid it in your own yard. Top cutting means giving a tree a “buzz cut,” that is, lopping off the growing ends of top branches. This is NOT the proper way to trim a tree. Refer to gardening books or consult an arborist or a lawn service for questions about pruning trees. Take care especially in pruning fruit trees, large shade trees, ornamental trees. ALWAYS be careful when working on any tree that has limbs on or near power or telephone lines. Professionals are best used here.✓These shrubs may be cut to the ground now:

buddleia, mallow, desmodium, vitex and beautyberry. They will regenerate and produce new, strong growth and blooms. Mature spirea also may be severely pruned to encourage new growth. ✓Hydrangea, altheas and cotoneaster may be pruned

now. If you have perennial lantana, cut it back to near the ground now.✓Forsythia, winter honeysuckle and other early

blooming shrubs may be pruned as soon as they have finished blooming..

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