NEWSLETTER SPRING 2018

INSIDE THE ISSUE:

Pg. 2- President’s Message

-Visiting Mermaids

-Shore Drive Median

Pg. 3- Meet Your Neighbors

Pg. 4- Safety Reminders

-Cape Story Sitters

-Short Term Rentals

Pg. 5- Cape Kids Civic Assoc.

-Parade Theme Survey

Pg. 6- Cape Story Membership

Drive

Pg. 8- VB Police

-City Council Connect

-Shore Drive Community

Coalition

Pg. 9- Treasurer’s Report

-Important Dates

-Cape Story History

Pg. 10- Street Captains

-Irie’s Bark Buddies

-CSBTS Officers

Pg. 11- Winter Fun

CAPE STORY BY THE SEA CANDY CANE AWARDS 2017

The unofficial panel of excellent judges that toured Cape Story evaluated and determined the “MOST-BEST-SPIRITED-TASTEFUL-ORIGINAL-TRADITIONAL” outdoor light decorations in our neighborhood and chose the following homes as win-ners: The CANDY CANE WINNERS were: -MOST LIGHTS--- 2688 Ocean Shore Ave -MOST SPIRITED--2256 Wake Forest -MOST TASTEFUL--2705 Poinciana -MOST ORIGINAL--2236 Oak Street -MOST TRADITIONAL--2241 Maple Street -BEST BRIBE (judges favorite) --2609 Poinciana -THE “AMAZING LIGHT-TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD” 2235 Oak Street The winners received a 2018 membership in the Cape Story by the Sea Civic Association, as well as the GREAT Candy Cane Award.

Membership Drive IF you have not joined for 2018, NOW is the time!

Use the enclosed envelope to mail in your membership application. Members who have already renewed are

listed in this issue.

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR CIVIC LEAGUE PRESIDENT:

Hello Cape Story Civic League Members and Residents!

We’ve seen a lot of changes within our Cape Story neighborhood recently. People who have been

here for years are leaving. Older family homes are being replaced and filled with younger couples ea-

ger to raise their kids in this unique and popular location! Many people seem to enjoy the various ac-

tivities offered by the Civic Association- Spring Fling, July 4th, the informal Halloween extravaganza,

the fund-raising annual Oyster Roast, and Cape Santa in the Park. Even the periodic area clean-ups

are popular! We’d love to do more, but we need your help. The Civic Association needs new volun-

teers to coordinate and/or work at these events.

The Civic League is only effective if we have willing participants and coordinators. If you enjoy the

sponsored events, please consider providing your time and talents to assist with or take over the re-

sponsibilities of some of these activities. If you have ideas for other community-oriented happenings,

please contact me or any of the current Civic Association officers.

As always, stay alert, drive cautiously, educate your kids, and help keep Cape Story a special area of

Virginia Beach!

Best regards,

Diana Albis

Virginia Aquarium Has Visiting Mermaids!

For those with young children, or just those who just love mermaids: on April 2,

, the Virginia

Aquarium will have visiting mermaids on-site from 6 to 9 p.m. This includes a live mermaid swim-ming in the Red Sea Aquarium, a mermaid en-counter at the Ray Touch Pool, story-time with a mermaid at the Norfolk Canyon Aquarium, a mermaid puppet show, musical performances, and other activities. For more information, check out the featured events on the Virginia Aquarium website, at www.virginiaaquarium.com.

Shore Drive Median Improvements

By the time you read this, you’ve probably seen Landscape Services staff members working on the

median area of Shore Drive. There are definite plans for improvements heading into spring. The City has already graded the soil, removed dead/dying bushes, and added some lower-growing

plants at the endcaps. More decorative vegetation along the byway is planned when the weather coop-erates. Keep an eye out for the trucks and workers in the coming month. We’re looking forward to see-

ing the results this summer!

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS! The Lyons Family Names: Bart, Liz, Garrett, Cullen, and Brayden

Address: 2257 Bayberry St.

Years residing in Cape Story: 20

Favorite restaurant/hangout: Shorebreak/Dockside

Hometown: Bart-Virginia Beach/Alanton

Liz-Chesapeake/Great Bridge

Occupations: Bart-Claims Manager State Farm

Liz-Field Claim Rep. VA Farm Bureau Ins.

Children age/school:

Garrett (19) Mary Washington University-Sophomore

Cullen (17) Cox High School-Junior

Brayden (11) John B. Dey-Fifth Grade

Favorite Thing About CSBTS: Beach and People

Event we most look forward to: 4th of JULY!!!!

Family we nominate for the next issue:

The Flaherty’s on Hatton St.

Donations Needed! Consider helping the SPCA and our furry friends by donating

the following items:

Empty Kleenex Boxes/Toilet Paper Rolls/Dog treats (no rawhide)/Rabbit/Rat/

Guinea Pig/Gerbil Food/Bleach/Dish Liquid/Laundry Detergent/Timothy Grass/

Shredded Paper/Large-Quilts/Comforters/Sheets/Blankets/Pillow Cases/Towels

Place items in the porch container at 2219 Bayberry St.

Thanks for your support, Teri Doddy

Intersection Reminder- Cape Story Streets

The CSBTS Civic League asks that we be aware of the

speed limit and street signs at our intersections. There

are STOP signs at the intersections along Poinciana to

prevent potential accidents/injuries associated with

the vehicles coming from or going to Shore Drive from

the main roads. This applies to those who ride the mini

-motorized bikes and/or those joy-riding on golf carts

through the area. If your kids are involved in these

activities, please make them aware of the responsibili-

ties that go along with it.

Another area everyone, especially visitors, should be

cognizant of is the very popular Cape Henry multi-use

Trail that cuts through the neighborhood. People on

the trail don’t always pay attention to the cross-way

rules here either. The area around the park between

Bayberry Street and Sandalwood Road is especially

busy, even in the cold winter months. Although it’s not

required for drivers, common sense says to please

SLOW DOWN when you’re passing through this section

by the path. Frequent near misses are occurring.

Tracy Meyer

Formerly of Cullum Realty Services Now with Shield Realty Co.

~Providing listing, sales, & property management services~

Tracy Meyer ~ 757 630 2684 ~ tracymeyer@cox.net

YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED

Short-Term Rentals in Virginia Beach-Discussion Topic at the CSBTS April 9 Civic League Meeting

Some of the area Civic Leagues have taken a stance on potential short-term rental regulations, and have contacted Cape Story by

the Sea for additional support. Before we do this, however, we want to know the thoughts of the civic league members and area residents.

For this reason, short-term rentals will be a key topic of discussion at the April 9 Civic League meeting.

The topic of regulating short-term rental housing within Sandbridge and the rest of the City has been a topic of discussion among

residents and city leaders the past few years. Recently, House Bill 824 (Virginia) was passed specific to Sandbridge, as follows:

"3. That any short-term rental located in the Sandbridge Special Service District in the City of Virginia Beach shall be a principal use subject

to the City's regulations applicable to short-term rentals. Whether a short-term rental located in any other area of the City of Virginia Beach

is a permitted use shall be determined by the provisions of the City's zoning ordinance."

During a March 13 workshop, City Council members discussed possible regulations for short term rentals; however, no consensus

was reached. Following the discussion, City Council unanimously agreed that more time was needed to properly address this issue. At the

March 20 City Council formal session, they agreed to defer the item for 60 days.

Cape Kids Youth Civic League

CAROLING FOR CANS Cape Kids collected over 100 food items for families in need! Thanks to all of the homes who participated. We especially loved the caroling. MARK YOUR CALENDARS MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK Sunset at Bayberry Park. Watch for the flyer on the bulletin board in the park and on NEXTDOOR.

Cape Kids movie nights spring/summer dates: Spring: May 12 Summer: June 23 August 18

FREE LITTLE LIBRARY CONSTRUCTED AND READY

FOR PLACEMENT Cape Kids are looking for a home on the bayside to host our Free Little Library. Please contact our librarian Marlene Patterson or kblacroix@gmail.com if you are interested in having this piece of art and community resource in a small spot in your yard.

CBSTS NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORED BY CAPE KIDS CIVIC LEAGUE

This scholarship has been funded through the generosity of Bill House and the Cape Story Paddleboard Race, as well as funds raised through movie night bake sales. Two scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500.00 each.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must be a graduating senior or an undergraduate student who lives or has lived in Cape Story by the Sea for at least one calendar year. SCHEDULE: Applications are due May 1, 2018. Recipients will be announced in late May. Each scholarship check will be sent directly to the recipient. If interested in an appli-cation, contact kblacroix@gmail.com.

Our next elections will be held April 28, 4pm in the park. Please go to the link in the QR code to fill out an application. As always, we are all about helping our neighborhood and friends, and about being leaders. Anyone in the neighborhood is welcome to join us. Cape Kids supports Cape Story by the Sea Civic League throughout the year, but we are proud to be an independent Youth Civic Group.

4th of July Parade Theme Voting

Scan this QR code or go to the link below to submit your

theme ideas for the 2018 July 4 parade. Recall that last

year the theme was 80’s and the year prior was Star Wars.

Submissions will be accepted until April 30.

https://goo.gl/forms AvcRr7i2bNnpILml1

Membership dues $10 per family, per calendar year

Please make checks payable to Cape Story Civic Association

Mail form and $10 to CSBTS Civic Association, PO Box 700, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451

Name(s):__________________________________

Address:__________________________________

Phone:____________

Email:____________________­____________ for CSBTS Email List

- READABLE PLEASE- indicate if additional email addresses

I am interested in participating in:

Spring Fling:______ Fireworks Committee _______CSBTS website:______

4th of July parade/brunch:____ Oyster Roast:_______ Teen Event:______

2018 CIVIC LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE

USE THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE TO

MAIL YOURS IN TODAY!

David & Diana Albis Wes & Barbara Anderson Jeff & Lisa Bailey Bill Ballard Mark & Laura Barboza Linda & Mark Bawcom Bill & Linda Baylor Paul & Marilyn Bowser Dick & Betty Brothers Joe & Linda Burket Travis Campbell Brenda Caruana Mike Cornett Bob & Teri Cowan Alex & JoAnne Davis Robin Davis Chris & Teri Doddy Sam & Tracy Estep Susan & Mike Evans Kenny & Nancy Ferrigno Sheldon & Nancy Fineman George & Lillian Frey Doug & Cathy Hall Barbara Hancock

Sara & Travis Jeffers Tim & Cathy Jennings William Jones

Martin/Leah Klinkhammer/Rowland

Jimmy & Susan Kovach Rick & Connie Kumer Mary & William Landon

Matthew LeBlanc

Jane/Barbara Lohrmann/McDonald

Mark & Dede Moore Empsy Munden Scott Newbury

Clare & Joe O'Brien

Greg/Erica Overstreet/Feaga

Bert & Patti Parolari

Patterson/Doggett

Phil & Charlotte Pulido

Roy & Bobbi Robinson

Bonny Rose

Bonny Rose

Wendy Rose

Ginger/Steve Royals/Murray Dee Simpson E.B. Smedberg Christian Smith Steve & Kameo Snyder Diane & Philip Spayd Bob & Debbie Spears Cathie Sykes Mark Virgili Nancy Wade Jeff & Amy Walters Danny & Elayne Weinbrecht Elizabeth Westra Linda Wilson Jeannie Winters Peggy Woodard Angie & John Zengilowski Cathie Sykes Mark Virgili Nancy Wade Jeff & Amy Walters Danny & Elayne Weinbrecht Elizabeth Westra Linda Wilson Jeannie Winters Peggy Woodard Angie & John Zengilowski

Cindy Hayes Elyse Herron Nina & Glenn Houseman Lynn/Mike Hume/Megge

CURRENT CSBTS CIVIC LEAGUE MEMBERS

“BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH A LEGACY OF EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE”

TERI DODDY VA Licensed Realtor

Cell 757.621.6724

Teri@BeachSouthRealty.com

Office: 757-828-5858

5265 Providence Rd, Suite 202

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Www.TeriDoddy.BeachSouthRealty.com

ADVERTISE IN THE SKIPJACK!

THE SKIPJACK REACHES 700+ RESIDENTS QUARTERLY

ADS, ARTICLES, SUGGESTIONS, AND PHOTOS

FOR OUR JUNE ISSUE ARE DUE TO CHRISTI LY-

ONS NO LATER THAN MAY 15 VIA EMAIL: cgly-

ons@vbschools.com

IF ADVERTISING, CHECKS MADE OUT TO CSBTS

MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED TO 2253 BAY-

BERRY ST. PRIOR TO ISSUE DATE.

AD RATES:

CSBTS MEMBER NON-

MEMBER

BUSINESS CARD $15 $20

1/4 PAGE $30 $45

1/2 PAGE $55 $75

FULL PAGE $80 $100

Keep in Tune with City Council! The City of Virginia Beach city council meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, beginning at 6m in the City

Council Chamber at the Municipal Center (Building 1, 2nd

floor). Exceptions are July and December, when they meet

on the first and second Tuesdays of the month. These sessions are open to the public; agendas are available in ad-

vance, in the newspaper and on the City’s website: www.vbgov.com. If you are interested in the decisions that af-

fect our area and our city, feel free to attend! Current topics of note: short-term home rentals and home-sharing.

Shore Drive Community Coalition- Local Interests The Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC) is comprised of a group of representatives from civic leagues, condo-miniums, and community associations along Shore Drive in Virginia Beach. They focus on proposals, actions, events, and decisions that affect those of us living in Shore Drive corridor. Meetings are held on the last Monday of the month (except Holidays), starting at 7:30pm, in the Ocean Park Volun-teer Rescue Squad building. They discuss current events that directly affect our area, and we obtain updates from Todd (SDCC President) during our own CSBTS meetings every month. But all are welcome to attend the SDCC meetings directly- visit www.sdcc.info for more information.

Va Beach Police Operations Division Administrative Support

IF YOU live in the 2nd Police Precinct if you live in Cape Story by the Sea and

YOUR Police Captain is Mike Ronan:

The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meets the Second Wednesday of the

month at 7 PM at the 2nd Precinct station. Citizens may attend and Empsy

Munden, 1st VP CSBTS, attends to represent Cape Story by the Sea (CSBTS).

Monthly reports are presented by Capt. Ronan and other City departments. Con-

cerns are presented and discussed. Officers are recognized for special services

(Officer of the Quarter, etc.)

Virginia Beach Police Department Explorers

There is volunteer organization for Virginia Beach youth: Volunteers must com-

plete a training program and are issued uniforms to be recognized as support staff

to the Police Department and police officers as appropriate. The Explorers are

represented at the CAC meeting and provide 2nd Precinct youth an opportunity to

“explore” if law enforcement is a possible career choice. CAPE STORY teens are

welcome to call the Community Engagement Unit for more information on the

Explorer Program—385-1330.

Ride alongs for citizens are available as well as an opportunity for CSBTS to sponsor

a Saturday Supper at the 2ndPrecinct for the officers on duty.

SPRING 2018

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

APRIL 9- CSBTS CIVIC MEETING

APRIL 28- CAPE KIDS ELECTIONS

MAY 14- CSBTS CIVIC MEETING

JUNE 11- CSBTS CIVIC MEETING

*ALL CSBTS MONTHLY CIVIC MEET-

INGS ARE HELD ON MONDAYS-7:30PM

-AT THE VIRGINIA BEACH RESORT

HOTEL

SAVE THE DATE:

JULY 4-PARADE/FESTIVITIES

NOV. 4-OYSTER ROAST

Treasurer’s Report

TREASURER'S REPORT 1 January 2018 through 31 January 2018 Submitted by David Albis Beginning Balances:

Checking Account $746.02

Savings Account – Money Market $20,225.74 Total $20,971.76

Receipts: 2018 Memberships $190.00 2017 Memberships $10.00 Fireworks Donation $10.00

Interest Income: Money Market Interest $0.86

Sub-total Income $210.86 Expenses:

Dominion Power $13.19 Sub-total Expenses $13.19

Transfers

To Money Market from Checking $0.00 To Fireworks Savings from Checking $10.00

From Money Market to Checking $0.00 From Fireworks to Checking $0.00

Ending Balances: Checking Account #REF! Saving Account – Money Market $20,226.60

$21,990.03 Fireworks Account (Savings)

Beginning Balance $9,641.85 Interest $0.24 Deposit $10.00

Withdrawal $0.00 Ending Balance: $9,652.09

CELEBRATING CAPE STORY HISTORY

I think we can all agree that this was one rough winter. While we definitely had our share of

snow, this area has experienced times when even the bay and ocean have frozen for miles.

Three recorded times that this anomaly occurred were in 1857, 1918, and

1936 (see pictures). According to a Pilotonline story, in 1936, it was likely

that ice floated down from the upper Chesapeake Bay. These photos,

showing residents

standing on the bay,

were featured in Vir-

ginia Beach, A Picto-

rial History, by James

and Frederick Jordan

and from Virginian

Pilot news research-

er, Jakon Hays.

LANDSIDE:

Poinciana/Beech-

Cindy Hayes -2201 Beech St. (757)536-8217

Oak St.-

Dee Simpson-2210 Oak St. (757)481-1245

Maple-

Mark Moore -2231 Maple St. (757)409-5658

Sandalwood-

Bob Spears-2200 Sandalwood St. (757) 323-5439

Bayberry–

Cassy Hillian-2203 Bayberry St. (757) 284-8825

Wake Forest-

Marlene Patterson-2225 Wake Forest (757)496-4105

Hatton/Walke/1st Landing-

Todd/Jenifer Solomon-2260 1st Landing

(757)496-5733

Calvert/Kendall–STREET CAPTAIN NEEDED

BAYSIDE:

Beech to Maple-

Doug/Jean Jessup-2303 Maple St. (757) 412-7313

Sandalwood to Wake Forest-

Tracy Meyer -2696 Ocean Shore Ave. (757) 630-2384

Hatton to 1st Landing-

Laura Barboza-2309 Wake Forest (757) 679-0705

Calvert to Kendall-

Nina James -2308 Calvert St. (757) 943-0236

HELP WANTED:

*If you are interested in volunteering to take over

Street Captain duties: distributing the newsletter

quarterly, for the landside of Kendall (between Shore

Drive and the bike path, one side of the street) and the

landside of Calvert, please contact Christi Lyons at 757-

652-9507.

CSBTS STREET CAPTAINS

CSBTS CIVIC LEAGUE OFFICERS

President: Diana Albis (757) 496-0304

1st VP: Empsy Munden (757) 481-0482

2nd VP: Cathie Sykes (757) 404-4961

Treasurer: David Albis (757) 496-0304

Secretary: Todd Solomon (757) 450-3273

There have been several pet column requests to include a pet column in the Skip-jack. I think this is a great idea, but my schedule is very busy, so my dog Irie (eye-ree) Lyons has agreed to take over this task. If you would like your pet featured in this column, please submit a photo and the information below to Irie’s mom, Christi cglyons@vbschools.com, with the subject tag: “Bark Buddies”. Irie will feature as many pets as space allows each quarter.

Hi Folks, I will be editing the new column featuring Cape Story

pets. Here is a little info about me:

Name-Irie Lyons

Address-2253 Bayberry St.

Breed-English Golden Retriever

Gender-Female

Birthdate-July 29, 2011

Best friend: Poncho, the dog my big brother brought to “stay

with us”, a year ago. (I guess he’s alright.)

Hobbies: walks on the beach, snuggling, eating treats, and most of

all, napping.

Who

me?