Jun 2012 - Ballentine Civic League

PLEASE JOIN US
WHERE:
Trinity-Word of Faith
Baptist Church Social Hall
[Enter from 2807 Grandy
Avenue at Peterson]
WHEN: Thursday, June 21
From 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
WHO: All area residents –
home owners, renters and
business owners.
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REDUCE – REUSE – RECYCLE
USE BLUE CONTAINERS
June 14 & 28 and July 12 & 26
-------------------------------------------------OFFICERS:
Greg Gruszeczka, President
gtg60@cox.net – 286-6074
Karen Fox, Treasurer
foxcontracting@cox.net – 754-8643
Mary Babcock, Secretary
Ballentine2001@aol.com – 858-5418
Doug (DJ) Willis, Membership Chair
Dougcivicleague@gmail.com
Allyzabethe Ramsey, Bark Park
Chair – allyramsey@verizon.net
268-4944
BLOCK WATCH CO-CHAIRS:
Jessica DeCorse:
jdecorse25@yahoo.com &
Doug Willis:
dougcivicleague@gmail.com
Need another trash can?
Call 441-5813.
Need a special trash pick up?
Call 441-5813
We plan to visit the
Emergency Operation Center
(home of the 911 system) in
September to learn how the
system works & how we can
help. Mark your calendar and
join us – details next month.
PLEASE CALL, VISIT AND SUPPORT
OUR ADVERTISERS AND LET THEM
KNOW THAT YOU SAW THEIR AD IN
OUR NEWSLETTER. EACH IS A SMALL
BUSINESS THAT SUPPORTS OUR
COMMUNITY.
Visit our Web Site: www.BallentineCivicLeague.com
******JUNE 2012 NEWSLETTER ******
Membership Meeting: Thursday, June 21, 2012
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Please Join Us and Welcome Our Presenter:
Captain Steve Duke, Norfolk Sheriff’s Department
Topic:
“TRIAD: A partnership which involves the Sheriff, the
Police Chief and AARP or older/retired leadership in the
area who agree to work together. Their primary goals are
to reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens and
enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to this
population.”
Among the services offered is File of Life – designed to aid
seniors and others in a medical emergency.
Please attend and learn how we can all benefit from this program.
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SPECIAL MEETING:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 – 6:00 pm – Trinity-Word of Faith
Social Hall – 2807 Grandy Avenue
BALLENTINE PICNIC PLANNING COMMITTEE – COME AND JOIN
US AS WE PLAN OUR SPECIAL AUGUST PICNIC IN OUR PARK.
??? Wanna buy a school???
The Ballentine School is for sale – would you like to have a voice
in what happens at this site? Please bring your comments,
remarks, concerns, etc., in writing, to this meeting.
Many Thanks to the Puglympics Crew:
On May 19 from 2 to 5 we were joined by a variety of venders and our Pug
Rescue organization – P.U.G.S. (Pugs U Gotta Save). Our Pug people
participated in a variety of special Olympic events; including: Curliest Tail,
Sheddingist, Most Wrinkled Face, etc. They received their special awards on
our Olympic three tiered platform – like all Olympians. We shared our Bark
Park with over 100 Pugs and their chauffeurs.
Additional visitors were: several Pit Bulls, a couple of Pit mixes, a few
Puggles, some Dachshunds, two Chihuahuas, a Poodle mix, some beagles,
other hounds, a spaniel and numerous dog folk of undetermined ancestry
and several two footed folks from our civic league.
See Page Two for additional info and special thanks.
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BALLENTINE CIVIC LEAGUE MEMBER:
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Legitimate organizations will be happy to have you mail a check
to their business address – play it safe!
BANQUET HALL RENTAL
HALL AVAILABLE FOR BIRTHDAYS, DANCES,
ANNIVERSARIES, WEDDINGS,
RETIREMENT PARTIES, ETC.
HALL SEATS 175 - ICE AVAILABLE
SECURITY AND SET UP PROVIDED
BEACH LODGE – K.O.P. #169
3467 AZALEA GARDEN ROAD - NORFOLK, VA. 23513
(757) 857-4577
Hours of Operation:
Thursday and Friday:
11 to 7
Saturday: 9 to 5
Sunday: 11 to 5
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COME PLAY B I N G O
WITH US
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
7:00 PM
3467 AZALEA GARDEN ROAD
BEACH LODGE K.O.P. #169
PHONE 757 857-4577
Bring this AD for a free Mini Pk.
BALLENTINE CIVIC LEAGUE MEMBER:
ART GLASS OF TIDEWATER
CHIPPED CRYSTAL REPAIR
KNIFE SHARPENING
Frank Simmons
(757) 852-2708
National Night Out Parade and Picnic will be held in
Fairmount Park on Tuesday, August 7 – additional info will
be provided in future newsletters – save the date!
Picnic in the Park at Ballentine School Grounds
Save Saturday August 11: 2 to 5 PM (rain date August 12)
Contact Karen (754-8643) to assist with the planning.
Picnic will be for Members of our Civic League – ONLY.
2012 MEMBERSHIP PAID:
WELCOME BACK:
Robert Lathon of Chesapeake Blvd.
Durwood Perry of Dana Avenue
Mae Wiley of Vincent Avenue
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS:
Nicole & Edy Herrera of Dana Avenue
Joyce Slade of Ballentine Blvd.
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As always – do not give cash to folks you do not know –
no matter what organization they say they represent.
PUGLYMPICS:
We are grateful to our Torch Bearer, Allyzabethe
Ramsey, for organizing the fourth annual
Pugapalooza. Toga clad, she lit the faux fire with her
faux torch to mark the opening of our Puglympics.
Our special thanks to Greg Gruszeczka, Eric Noss,
BR Robinson & Carol and Dewey Phelps for setting
up all of the areas and making sure we had a portable
people throne, fresh water, electricity, tents, chairs,
our diving for dogs pools and all of the required
elements to make this such a successful event.
Thanks, too, Karen and Mika Fox, Gloria Parker and
Mary Babcock for peopling the check in tent and
offering info to our guests and their drivers.
Special thanks to Eric Noss for placing American Flags at
the entrance and sides of our Bark Park.
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School is Out for the Summer
SLOW DOWN – WATCH FOR OUR YOUTH AT PLAY.
Norfolk Recreation, Parks and Open Spaces (RPOS) offer
a wide variety of programs and classes for youth – check
their website or call 441-2400 for information.
Learn to Swim – check with RPOS for summer (and year
round) swim classes for youth and adults.
The Norfolk Libraries offer ongoing programs for youth
and adults – check our local branch – on Willow Wood
across from the Park (1 block west from Tidewater Drive).
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TRINITY-WORD OF FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
2808 Ballentine Blvd. at Peterson Street
*** BALLENTINE CIVIC LEAGUE MEMBER ***:
We Invite You and Your Family to Our
Sunday School: 9:30 AM & Worship Service: 11:00 AM
We are a friendly Church of diverse people
We serve God in a united ministry.
Come and join us ... for Spiritual Refreshment
Check our Church Bulletin.... for special programs.
Ad placed compliments of the Ballentine Civic League Thank you for offering us a safe and comfortable meeting place
And, for your many other support services.
REMEMBER:
Styrofoam and Plastic Bags are NOT RECYCLABLE.
POLICE EMERGENCY # 911
POLICE NON EMERGENCY #441-5610
NORFOLK CARES HOT LINE # 664-6510
BULK TRASH COLLECTION #441-5813
PERSONAL DOCUMENTS TO SHRED?
PLEASE:
Watch out for your neighbors – join Block Watch.
American Red Cross - Water Safety Tips
 Swim with a buddy in a supervised area.
 Look before you leap.
 Reach or throw - don't go.
 Learn about boating before you go floating.
 Don't just pack it - wear your jacket.
visit: www.redcross.org or www.safeboating.com
Visit City of Norfolk’s Towing Service at 1195 Lance Road –
open 24/7. This is a free service for Norfolk residents.
WILDLIFE RESPONSE
DEDICATED TO HELPING VIRGINIA’S WILDLIFE
*** BALLENTINE CIVIC LEAGUE MEMBER: ***
HELPING HANDS TUTORING
Help bright beginners to 12th Grade, Special needs and Adult students,
to succeed in various subjects one-on-one.
*Reading & Comprehension (Phonics) * Writing * English, Language *
Math, Algebra * History * Social Studies * GED, SOL & US Citizenship
Pre-test Preparation * Homework/Projects
*Study, Motivational & Confident Skills * Basic Computer Training
Report Cards & Progress Reports are on the way!
With an affordable rate you can help a student today to get ahead for
tomorrow.
Year Round –
Limited Space
Call Mrs. Harris @ (757)536-3245 or Gaph4101@verizon.net
Watch for new 4 way stop signs at Dana and Harrell.
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BALLENTINE CIVIC LEAGUE MEMBER:
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A
merican Red Cross (ARC) Tip:
BALLENTINE CIVIC LEAGUE MEMBER
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Recommended by Sugar Dawg, QT Pi, Lil Man & Chunky Monkey
Learn to swim.
ARC Tip: Take a Pet First Aid/CPR Class
BALLENTINE CIVIC LEAGUE MEMBER:
BALLENTINE CIVIC LEAGUE MEMBER:
ARC Tip:
Always supervise children around the water - baby pool or
bath tub or swimming pool or beach.
Welcome our New Newsletter Carriers:
********** BALLENTINE CIVIC LEAGUE MEMBER **********:
Edy & Nicole Herrera, Lynne Exon and Jessica DeCorse.
To assist us with our Block Watch - Call Jess: 233-9234
To assist with Newsletter Delivery – call Mary: 858-5418.
BALLENTINE CIVIC LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
(Please print all information)
ARC Tip:
Learn CPR and take a First Aid Class.
Learn how to operate an AED.
Name: ________________________________________
BALLENTINE CIVIC LEAGUE
MEMBER:
Phone: _________________________Zip: ___________
Address: ______________________________________
E Mail: _________________________________________
I am available to help with (Check all that apply):
Deliver Newsletters ( )
Block Security ( )
Special Events/Activities ( )
Bark Park Events ( )
Beautification &/or Clean Up Committee/Crew ( )
Dues are $5.00 per adult per calendar year.
Payable to: Ballentine Civic League
Mail to: P. O. Box 99122, Norfolk, VA. 23509-9122
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