Hello All!
This link will take you to a safety video on a new identity theft scam hitting consumers in parking lots at gas stations, ATM's etc. http://video.sheriff.org/psa_cartheft.shtml I have placed the link to the right under Safety and Security for your future reference.
We proudly serve all residents of Arrowhead, Carolanne Farm, Carolanne Point, Huntington, Huntington Estates and Plantation Cove neighborhoods. We welcome and encourage all residents (renters and owners) to be engaged in our communities. It's your neighborhood and you have a guaranteed place allowing you and your family to be an active part of it. :0)
20070131
20070130
Babysitting Certification Class
(Age 12 & up) Adventures in babysitting await you once you take this class. Make
more money and gain an advantage over other babysitters by becoming certified in
First Aid and CPR. Learn how to respond in an emergency and get useful info about
age-appropriate recipes and activities for kids. Taught by certified EMS personnel & the Virginia Beach Police & Fire Departments. $20 - registration required.
# Site Days Dates Times
73899 GN T & Th 2/06 - 2/22 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
73900 BS M & W 2/26 - 3/14 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
73901 PA T & Th 3/20 - 4/05 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
73902 KV M & W 4/16 - 5/02 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bayside: 460-7560
Great Neck: 496-6766
Kempsville: 474-8492
Princess Anne: 426-0022
TTY: 711 fun@VBgov.com
more money and gain an advantage over other babysitters by becoming certified in
First Aid and CPR. Learn how to respond in an emergency and get useful info about
age-appropriate recipes and activities for kids. Taught by certified EMS personnel & the Virginia Beach Police & Fire Departments. $20 - registration required.
# Site Days Dates Times
73899 GN T & Th 2/06 - 2/22 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
73900 BS M & W 2/26 - 3/14 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
73901 PA T & Th 3/20 - 4/05 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
73902 KV M & W 4/16 - 5/02 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bayside: 460-7560
Great Neck: 496-6766
Kempsville: 474-8492
Princess Anne: 426-0022
TTY: 711 fun@VBgov.com
20070127
Board of Directors and Their Privacy
Hello All!
Since taking on the roll as Chair of our civic league I have had the pleasure of meeting many members, neighbors in my community I had not had the pleasure of meeting previously. On numerous occasions these wonderful encounters have unexpectedly taken place on my door step. Now I know we wouldn't stop by the door of our supermarket clerk asking what the specials for next week might be and we wouldn't show up on the Mayors door step asking her what was on the agenda for the next city council meeting. To protect the privacy of our Board of Directors please do not show up unannounced to the homes of these individuals. They deserve our respect and the common courtesies we extend to all other neighbors. The appropriate venue for approaching these wonderful individuals who have stepped up to volunteer their time for the betterment of our neighborhoods would be at our regularly scheduled meetings, via our email address at cafcivicleague@yahoo.com, through our CONTACT US link on this web page or mail at PO BOX 62651 Virginia Beach, VA 23466. The only time we should come to the home of a Board Member is when we have been invited to do so for a scheduled meeting or through an appointment we have made with the individual. Your respect for the privacy of our Board of Directors is greatly appreciated. We love what we are doing and enjoy meeting all of you!
Thank You!
Cherese Jenks
Chairperson for the
Carolanne Farm Civic League
Since taking on the roll as Chair of our civic league I have had the pleasure of meeting many members, neighbors in my community I had not had the pleasure of meeting previously. On numerous occasions these wonderful encounters have unexpectedly taken place on my door step. Now I know we wouldn't stop by the door of our supermarket clerk asking what the specials for next week might be and we wouldn't show up on the Mayors door step asking her what was on the agenda for the next city council meeting. To protect the privacy of our Board of Directors please do not show up unannounced to the homes of these individuals. They deserve our respect and the common courtesies we extend to all other neighbors. The appropriate venue for approaching these wonderful individuals who have stepped up to volunteer their time for the betterment of our neighborhoods would be at our regularly scheduled meetings, via our email address at cafcivicleague@yahoo.com, through our CONTACT US link on this web page or mail at PO BOX 62651 Virginia Beach, VA 23466. The only time we should come to the home of a Board Member is when we have been invited to do so for a scheduled meeting or through an appointment we have made with the individual. Your respect for the privacy of our Board of Directors is greatly appreciated. We love what we are doing and enjoy meeting all of you!
Thank You!
Cherese Jenks
Chairperson for the
Carolanne Farm Civic League
Stop Unwanted Junk Mail, Phone Calls and Protect Your Identity
Use this link to access an article on many ways to stop solicitations and protect your identity. There are many links to the places where you may opt-out and it tells you about opt-out scams used to gain more of your information not opt you out.
http://money.aol.com/nyt/general/canvas/_a/dont-call-dont-write-let-me-be/20070123133909990001
http://money.aol.com/nyt/general/canvas/_a/dont-call-dont-write-let-me-be/20070123133909990001
20070122
Citywide Town Meeting on Transportation
Event Contact(s): Betsy McBride
385-5042
bmcbride@vbgov.com
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Start time: 7:15 p.m.
End Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Kellam High School,
2323 Holland Road
On Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7:15 to 9 p.m., at Kellam High School, the Virginia Beach City Council will hold the first in a series of 2007 citywide town meetings to meet with citizens on issues identified by the Council as critical to the future of our community.
The first 2007 Citywide town meeting will be connected to the objective of providing for an improved city transportation system: What is Virginia Beach’s transportation future and how do we pay for it?
The format of the meeting includes: an informal exchange of information (with cookies), a warm-up briefing on transportation funding and a roundtable dialogue on funding options. The evening will conclude with dialogue on any issue brought up by the attendees at their individual tables.
Pre-registration is required. To register, please call the Public Information Office at 311 or 385-3111. Please do not call the school.
385-5042
bmcbride@vbgov.com
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Start time: 7:15 p.m.
End Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Kellam High School,
2323 Holland Road
On Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7:15 to 9 p.m., at Kellam High School, the Virginia Beach City Council will hold the first in a series of 2007 citywide town meetings to meet with citizens on issues identified by the Council as critical to the future of our community.
The first 2007 Citywide town meeting will be connected to the objective of providing for an improved city transportation system: What is Virginia Beach’s transportation future and how do we pay for it?
The format of the meeting includes: an informal exchange of information (with cookies), a warm-up briefing on transportation funding and a roundtable dialogue on funding options. The evening will conclude with dialogue on any issue brought up by the attendees at their individual tables.
Pre-registration is required. To register, please call the Public Information Office at 311 or 385-3111. Please do not call the school.
20070121
New Sex Offender Link
Go check out this site. The BEST sex offender site I have seen! Interactive maps, color coded by type of sexual offense, shows location of work and home and you can be added to a free alert for new offenders who move within a mile of you. I thought you would all appreciate this one. I have added a link to Safety and Security for your future use.
www.familywatchdog.us
Stay Safe!
www.familywatchdog.us
Stay Safe!
20070118
January 22, Voice Your Opinion to the City
From the City of Virginia Beach
Department of Parks and Recreation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 17, 200 2007
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Brian Solis (757) 385-1109
Monday, January 22 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Agriculture Conference Room, Building 14, 2nd Floor
Virginia Beach Municipal Center
(Virginia Beach, VA) City of Virginia Beach Department of Parks & Recreation would like citizens’ input regarding preserving open space in the community.
Please attend the next meeting of the Open Space Subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Commission on Monday, January 22 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm in the Agriculture Conference Room, Building 14 on the 2nd floor. For more information about this public meeting, please contact the Department of Parks & Recreation at 385-1100.
The concept of an Open Space Program was initiated through City Council's vision, the 1998 City Council-appointed Open Space Advisory Committee's recommendations, and Virginia Beach residents' desire to create a program for preserving open space through a strategic process.
The foundation for the Open Space Program was created by identifying and prioritizing potential open space sites throughout the City to serve future outdoor recreational public purposes: to preserve Cultural and Natural Areas; to preserve and provide public access to Greenways, Beaches and Scenic Waterways; to provide land for future Parks and Athletic Facilities; and to provide connectivity to community resources through Trails. Those priorities were published in the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan 2000 Update, "An Initiative to Preserve Open Space for Physical and Visual Enjoyment." Over 1,000 Virginia Beach residents were involved in helping staff develop the recommendations of the 2000 Update.
Department of Parks and Recreation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 17, 200 2007
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Brian Solis (757) 385-1109
Monday, January 22 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Agriculture Conference Room, Building 14, 2nd Floor
Virginia Beach Municipal Center
(Virginia Beach, VA) City of Virginia Beach Department of Parks & Recreation would like citizens’ input regarding preserving open space in the community.
Please attend the next meeting of the Open Space Subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Commission on Monday, January 22 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm in the Agriculture Conference Room, Building 14 on the 2nd floor. For more information about this public meeting, please contact the Department of Parks & Recreation at 385-1100.
The concept of an Open Space Program was initiated through City Council's vision, the 1998 City Council-appointed Open Space Advisory Committee's recommendations, and Virginia Beach residents' desire to create a program for preserving open space through a strategic process.
The foundation for the Open Space Program was created by identifying and prioritizing potential open space sites throughout the City to serve future outdoor recreational public purposes: to preserve Cultural and Natural Areas; to preserve and provide public access to Greenways, Beaches and Scenic Waterways; to provide land for future Parks and Athletic Facilities; and to provide connectivity to community resources through Trails. Those priorities were published in the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan 2000 Update, "An Initiative to Preserve Open Space for Physical and Visual Enjoyment." Over 1,000 Virginia Beach residents were involved in helping staff develop the recommendations of the 2000 Update.
20070116
Suspicious Phone Call
I wanted to alert you all to a phone call I believe to be a scam. I personally just received a suspicious phone call it was from someone representing themselves as a charity to assist families of police killed in the line of duty. He let me know he wanted to send me one of their decals and a donation slip and asked if it would be OK to do that. I said there must be a reason you need to ask my permission because most mail solicitors don't ask they just mass mail. He said because we need to verify your information. I asked him if he needed me to give him my information or if he already had it. He stated he already had my information and then, told me my address. He asked again if it would be OK to mail this out to me. This really seemed suspicious to me so, I asked are you marking a predetermined donation amount on that form and then, billing me and he said yes. So, I declined the offer.
I see how many people may just say yes, you can send a donation slip to me thinking if I am not interested I will just throw it away. However, this man was trying to get me to say yes to a very vague question without letting me know I was actually committing to a dollar amount and being billed. I just thought you all should be aware in the event this solicitor contacts you.
Stay Safe!
I have researched this a little further and this is a scam.....report it if you receive calls.
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/
press/PR_details.asp?PrID=2536
http://whocalled.us/lookup/8042259092
I see how many people may just say yes, you can send a donation slip to me thinking if I am not interested I will just throw it away. However, this man was trying to get me to say yes to a very vague question without letting me know I was actually committing to a dollar amount and being billed. I just thought you all should be aware in the event this solicitor contacts you.
Stay Safe!
I have researched this a little further and this is a scam.....report it if you receive calls.
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/
press/PR_details.asp?PrID=2536
http://whocalled.us/lookup/8042259092
20070113
Meeting Minutes January 9th, 2007
Carolanne Farm Civic League Meeting Tuesday, January 9, 2007
The number present was 41
The meeting was called to order at 7PM by Cherese J.
Troop 499 Boy Scouts (Jeff, Nathan and Eric), under leader Mr. Dave A, presented the Colors followed by the Pledge of Allegience.
TOPIC: LUMINARIES
DISCUSSION: Brenda A shared this was a unifying experience for our neighborhood.
• An article was included in the Beacon and displayed on a poster at the meeting.
• "Thanks" to Debbie B, Scott W and Boy Scout Troop 499 for putting the luminarias together and delivering them.
TOPIC: TREASURER'S REPORT
DISCUSSION: Mr. Wayne T reported the current balance is $2713.08, with currently 62 members as of 12/31/06.
TOPIC: VOTING CARDS
DISCUSSION: Cherese displayed 'voting cards' (red/opposed and green/for) to be given to members as they join--two per household. These are laminated and wallet size in order to bring to each meeting for voting.
TOPIC: SAFETY AND SECURITY
DISCUSSION: Ginny P shared the December Crime Stats for each of the represented neighborhoods.
• Arrowhead: 8 cases, including 2 larcencies and a 'breaking and entering'
• Carolanne Farms: 11 cases
• Huntington: 7 cases
• Neighborhood Watch Program--the League will be looking for Volunteers who will be Block Captain. It will be the responsibility of the Block Captain to call the Coordinator who will report the problem to the Police. The Coordinators will keep a list of all participants and captains.
• Discussion about the past Neighborhood Watch program. There are still 3 existing signs from the previous endeavor--on Citation, Sir Barton and Sherlock. As many signs as possible was supported by the group present.
TOPIC: TRAFFIC SAFETY
DISCUSSION: Cherese worked with Jeff Middleton, Traffic Engineer, in obtaining a 'traffic calming sign' that displays speed. This was lent for our use on Sir Barton for several days, and it had a beneficial impact on slowing down the traffic. It was decided to request the use of this sign again for doing the same on: Susquehanna, S. Newtown, Challedon and Coventry in that order. Cherese will contact Point of View Elementary to request a conversation with the buses traveling in and out of the school who are not maintaining safe speeds. If this first stage of calming does not work we can move to the next level and try to secure an undercover officer to issue tickets. A ticket issued in an area zoned for traffic calming has a minimum fine of $200.
TOPIC: NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS/BOARD OF CAROLANNE FARMS CIVIC LEAGUE
DISCUSSION: Nominations were solicited from the floor and the slate of officers was accepted for a 1-year term. This Board will make recommendations for updating the By-Laws and present suggested committees at the February meeting.
•Chair--Cherese J--this person guides the planning process and attends Council Meetings as necessary.
•Co-Chairs--Brenda B (Arrowhead)and Brenda A (Carolanne Farms)--responsible for supporting Chair and working as a liaison with the many committee chairs, reporting concerns to the city, and attending City Council meetings for Chair as needed.
• Recording Secretary--Carole B--This person will record meeting minutes and post them.
• Corresponding Secretary--OPEN until February Meeting--This person will assist with Communications for the League and prepare the Newsletter.(First Quarterly Newsletter is on the way to households at this time).
• Historian--John S--Mr. S has offered to gather information about the history of Carolanne Farms and help keep a record of current stats and activities.
• Treasurer/Membership--Mr. Wayne T
• Auditor--Open
• League Advisor--Mayor Meyera Orbendorf--A letter of thanks was read from Mayor Meyera Orbendorf, commending the revitalization effort of the Civic League.
• Safety and Security Chair--Ginny P
(Break/meet at least one new person/refreshments)
TOPIC: VIRGINIA BEACH 2007
PRESENTATION: Mr. C. Mac Rawls presented information on the core activities planned for the 400th Anniversary Celebration from April 26- April 29/2007. This includes the replicas of the Discovery, Godspeed and Susan Constant arriving in an reenactment of the original landing in Virginia Beach prior to moving to Jamestown. A Boardwalk History Festival is included and Mr. Rawls invited the CAF Civic League to include a booth for this--meeting at Eastern Shore Chapel on 1/25 to work on this. Four monthly 'talks' by various experts will be presented at the Central Library as part of the 400th Anniversary Celebration as well.
TOPIC: CONTACT INFORMATION FOR OUR LEAGUE
• Blog: www.CAFCIVICLEAGUE.BLOGSPOT.COM
The City of Virginia Beach updated their web site as a result, some of our links are not working properly. We are aware of the problem and are in the process of updating the links. Please be patient with us through this process.
• email: CAFCIVICLEAGUE@YAHOO.COM
• Mail: PO BOX 62651
Virginia Beach, VA 23466
TOPIC: SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
• Master gardener to present appropriate selection of plants for our area
• Water resource information
• City rep to speak on efforts to help clean up yards
• Police Officer to speak on Home Security--focus on Senior Safety and suggestions for a Safety Fair
TOPIC: RECOGNITION
Mr. Chapman, Arrowhead Custodian, was recognized for his support and assistance with our meetings and given a 'thank you' gift from the League.
A DOOR PRIZE was awarded and the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Brenda Barrett (for Carole Brady)
The number present was 41
The meeting was called to order at 7PM by Cherese J.
Troop 499 Boy Scouts (Jeff, Nathan and Eric), under leader Mr. Dave A, presented the Colors followed by the Pledge of Allegience.
TOPIC: LUMINARIES
DISCUSSION: Brenda A shared this was a unifying experience for our neighborhood.
• An article was included in the Beacon and displayed on a poster at the meeting.
• "Thanks" to Debbie B, Scott W and Boy Scout Troop 499 for putting the luminarias together and delivering them.
TOPIC: TREASURER'S REPORT
DISCUSSION: Mr. Wayne T reported the current balance is $2713.08, with currently 62 members as of 12/31/06.
TOPIC: VOTING CARDS
DISCUSSION: Cherese displayed 'voting cards' (red/opposed and green/for) to be given to members as they join--two per household. These are laminated and wallet size in order to bring to each meeting for voting.
TOPIC: SAFETY AND SECURITY
DISCUSSION: Ginny P shared the December Crime Stats for each of the represented neighborhoods.
• Arrowhead: 8 cases, including 2 larcencies and a 'breaking and entering'
• Carolanne Farms: 11 cases
• Huntington: 7 cases
• Neighborhood Watch Program--the League will be looking for Volunteers who will be Block Captain. It will be the responsibility of the Block Captain to call the Coordinator who will report the problem to the Police. The Coordinators will keep a list of all participants and captains.
• Discussion about the past Neighborhood Watch program. There are still 3 existing signs from the previous endeavor--on Citation, Sir Barton and Sherlock. As many signs as possible was supported by the group present.
TOPIC: TRAFFIC SAFETY
DISCUSSION: Cherese worked with Jeff Middleton, Traffic Engineer, in obtaining a 'traffic calming sign' that displays speed. This was lent for our use on Sir Barton for several days, and it had a beneficial impact on slowing down the traffic. It was decided to request the use of this sign again for doing the same on: Susquehanna, S. Newtown, Challedon and Coventry in that order. Cherese will contact Point of View Elementary to request a conversation with the buses traveling in and out of the school who are not maintaining safe speeds. If this first stage of calming does not work we can move to the next level and try to secure an undercover officer to issue tickets. A ticket issued in an area zoned for traffic calming has a minimum fine of $200.
TOPIC: NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS/BOARD OF CAROLANNE FARMS CIVIC LEAGUE
DISCUSSION: Nominations were solicited from the floor and the slate of officers was accepted for a 1-year term. This Board will make recommendations for updating the By-Laws and present suggested committees at the February meeting.
•Chair--Cherese J--this person guides the planning process and attends Council Meetings as necessary.
•Co-Chairs--Brenda B (Arrowhead)and Brenda A (Carolanne Farms)--responsible for supporting Chair and working as a liaison with the many committee chairs, reporting concerns to the city, and attending City Council meetings for Chair as needed.
• Recording Secretary--Carole B--This person will record meeting minutes and post them.
• Corresponding Secretary--OPEN until February Meeting--This person will assist with Communications for the League and prepare the Newsletter.(First Quarterly Newsletter is on the way to households at this time).
• Historian--John S--Mr. S has offered to gather information about the history of Carolanne Farms and help keep a record of current stats and activities.
• Treasurer/Membership--Mr. Wayne T
• Auditor--Open
• League Advisor--Mayor Meyera Orbendorf--A letter of thanks was read from Mayor Meyera Orbendorf, commending the revitalization effort of the Civic League.
• Safety and Security Chair--Ginny P
(Break/meet at least one new person/refreshments)
TOPIC: VIRGINIA BEACH 2007
PRESENTATION: Mr. C. Mac Rawls presented information on the core activities planned for the 400th Anniversary Celebration from April 26- April 29/2007. This includes the replicas of the Discovery, Godspeed and Susan Constant arriving in an reenactment of the original landing in Virginia Beach prior to moving to Jamestown. A Boardwalk History Festival is included and Mr. Rawls invited the CAF Civic League to include a booth for this--meeting at Eastern Shore Chapel on 1/25 to work on this. Four monthly 'talks' by various experts will be presented at the Central Library as part of the 400th Anniversary Celebration as well.
TOPIC: CONTACT INFORMATION FOR OUR LEAGUE
• Blog: www.CAFCIVICLEAGUE.BLOGSPOT.COM
The City of Virginia Beach updated their web site as a result, some of our links are not working properly. We are aware of the problem and are in the process of updating the links. Please be patient with us through this process.
• email: CAFCIVICLEAGUE@YAHOO.COM
• Mail: PO BOX 62651
Virginia Beach, VA 23466
TOPIC: SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
• Master gardener to present appropriate selection of plants for our area
• Water resource information
• City rep to speak on efforts to help clean up yards
• Police Officer to speak on Home Security--focus on Senior Safety and suggestions for a Safety Fair
TOPIC: RECOGNITION
Mr. Chapman, Arrowhead Custodian, was recognized for his support and assistance with our meetings and given a 'thank you' gift from the League.
A DOOR PRIZE was awarded and the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Brenda Barrett (for Carole Brady)
20070111
Fake Do Not Call Emails
I am not sure if you are all aware or not but, I am the Ombudsman for my husbands command. I often receive wonderful information that should be shared with everyone to make them aware and keep them safe and secure. As that type of information passes through my hands I will post it here for your knowledge.
I checked out the link below. It was informative and worth checking out. It came after I received 3 emails on the Do Not Call Registry from an unknown sender. I just deleted the emails because you never know when someone is just fishing for your information. I felt wonderful about deleting those emails after reading this.
Cherese
Please forward to your families
Here is another site to see if an email is reliable or not. You may click the underlined title for a direct link or copy and paste the link below:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp
I checked out the link below. It was informative and worth checking out. It came after I received 3 emails on the Do Not Call Registry from an unknown sender. I just deleted the emails because you never know when someone is just fishing for your information. I felt wonderful about deleting those emails after reading this.
Cherese
Please forward to your families
Here is another site to see if an email is reliable or not. You may click the underlined title for a direct link or copy and paste the link below:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp
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