Dear Neighbors,

Since it is time to turn the reins over to someone else, I want to encourage you not to take the selection of Civic League Officers lightly. Get involved in the community and actively seek out those individuals who will serve well.  We need a president, first vice president, treasurer, membership chair, etc; there are a number of vacancies this year.  A slate of potential officers is to be presented at the November Civic League meeting; candidates can also be nominated at the meeting.   If you are interested in helping to identify the leadership for the coming year, please call one of the Civic League Officers or come to the meeting with your recommendations.

Lastly, we have some unfinished business that needs your attention.  Please plan to attend our November Civic League Meeting.  The proposed bylaws changes are posted on our web site and require a quorum of at least 20 people to conduct any business.

See ya ‘round the neighborhood,

The proposed revisions to the Civic League Bylaws are posted at the web site:

Click here to review the proposed Bylaws. Please take the time to review these changes and attend the next meeting so that we can vote on these changes.

Help keep our community clean and free of debris in streets.  It is important that as homeowners we clean up the street gutters in front of our homes.  This is our responsibility. 

Leaving grass clippings on the lawn can generate up to 25% of the lawn’s fertilizer needs.  When you clean up blow or sweep clippings back onto the lawn rather than allowing it to wash down the storm drains.   Only rainwater should be going down the storm drains.  Runoff has become the leading cause of water pollution in our nation.  Conscientious clean ups will increase your own enjoyment in seeing a clean neighborhood as well as preserving the water resources for future generations. 

The City has received authority to impose civil penalties for enforcement of some city codes.  If you cause or allow debris to wash down the storm drains, you may be subject to such a penalty.

Neighborhood Watch Program

On Monday, November 1, 2004 at 2:00 p.m., a man entered the Gateway Bank located in the 3000 block of Shore Drive.  He approached the teller and handed her a note that demanded money.  The teller provided the money to the man.  The man left the bank on foot.  Although a weapon was not seen, it was implied.

The suspect is described as a white male, 25-35 years of age, 5’-6” to 5’-8” tall, weighed 140-150 pounds, wearing a orange Tennessee Volunteer's baseball cap, a gray shirt with faded spots or camouflage pattern, blue jeans, and mirrored sunglasses.  He was unshaven, with a two to three day growth.

Anyone with information about this suspect is encouraged to call the Virginia Beach Crime Solvers Office at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

The Waskey family donated the large air coffee pots to the Civic League.  Now we can have both “high test” and decaf coffee for the members who attend the meetings.  Many thanks for your generosity.

Marguerite Wilson, a long-time resident of our neighborhood, recently passed away.  She is survived by her husband, Ashley.  She and Ashley were active members of our community for many years. 

14TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN WALK A HUGE SUCCESS

We could not have ordered better weather for the day.  Children young and old had a great time with lots of fond memories to store for the future. Our thanks go out to:

• Mr. George Conery and Rose and Womble Realty for sponsoring the huge moon walk.  The little ghosts and goblins loved it, and I think many of the parents were a bit envious of the fun.
• Chanello's Pizza for their generous supply of pizzas for the band
• Those that donated juice and cookies for the park party. 
• All of the volunteers serving at the park, 
• Providing safety along the route, chasing the bikes to the back of the parade, stopping traffic, and keeping our little costumed treasures safe for another year.
• The Independence Middle School Band did a terrific job throughout the parade.  They deserve a lot of credit and support.
• Those that tossed candy, treats and cheers along the route--you made the day for the paraders extra special.

Would your company like to sponsor the hay wagon for our Christmas Caroling Hay ride event?  The cost is $200. and is fully TAX DEDUCTIBLE.  Funds from this event goes toward restoration of Ferry Plantation House. 

Please contact Belinda Nash at 490-2504 or Gerry Richter at 497-5243. Thank you.

The Building and Grounds committee appreciate the support you have given us in volunteering for our median cleanup. We can always use your support, suggestions and reports on neglect in the area in order to keep our wonderful neighborhood in great shape. To volunteer for the median strip cleanup, please contact: Jim Price @ 499-5115 or jdprice@cox.net. Additionally if you need further assistance with Building and Grounds issues or have questions, feel free to contact me:  Travis Little 671-7885 or  LITTLHOM@YAHOO.COM.

Wow, leaves are everywhere! It's that time of year where trees are shedding giving us the signal that cold weather cometh! As leaves pile up we request you keep the gutters and sidewalks as clear as possible. As most of you know clear bags of leaves left curbside will be picked up every Wednesday by the city. I must say the grounds in the area look great and we are proud to be a part of this well-established community. Keep up the good work! 

To sign up for median strip duty, call Jim at 499-5115 or e-mail at jdprice@Cox.net. 
 

Make your reservations NOW for the December 19th Caroling Wagon Ride thru the neighborhood and on to Historic Ferry Plantation House.  Costumed docents of 1830 will greet you.  Travel up the new Rose Hall Walk and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.  Kids can make an edible decoration, place it on the "Critter Tree", and visit with Kris Kringle.

The cost is $2.50 per person. Reservation is needed.  Tours will begin at 2 p.m. 
Call Belinda Nash-490-2504 or Gerry Richter 497-5243. 
Don't wait--space is limited.

Take at look at "Shop & Swap", a new section of the Pembroke Meadows Civic League web site. 

Classified Ads listed in the Newsletter, such as items For Sale, Garage & Yard Sale notices, Bazaar schedules and any ad for non-commercial  products or events will be posted on the web site for 30 days.  Inclusion is subject to space limitations and suitability. 

If you have lost a domestic rabbit, please call Mr. Canada at 499-1367.  He is taking good care of it, but would like to return it to its proper owner.

When I moved into this subdivision, I brought with me an idea from my previous residence in Royal Oak, Michigan.  I asked the Civic League if they were interested in a Halloween Parade -- an old fashioned one, with no commercial overtones -- to create lifelong memories for our children.  Steve Hawthorne, our then president, and Henry Dean, the next president, supported the idea.  Leon Edwards, the band director, agreed to ask band members to "volunteer" their time and we promised to reward them with pizza and a donation.  (Did you notice that Leon Edwards himself has marched with us every year?)  For the first two years, during the week before the parade, volunteers phoned every household in the subdivision where we knew there were children, to remind parents about the event.  Thus, from the very beginning we had a fabulous turnout of costumed kids and grown-ups.  Because I was unaware of the no-alcohol- in- public- places rule, for the first three years we even served "Wassail" -- a hot rum-based drink -- to the grownups at the park. Ooops.  I often had to miss the parade in the late '90's to accompany my own daughters to other commitments on that day. But today I waited in the park for the parade to arrive, and when I heard that Independence Middle School drum line -- well, I just about burst with happiness.

So, thank you to each and every one of you, who have worked so hard to keep the Halloween Walk alive for 13 years -- Belinda and Gerry especially, but so many more ladies and gentlemen -- you are all counted in my blessings today.

Need a Christmas present for that cook in the family? Or perhaps that person that seems to have everything? How about a Cookbook that contains some wonderful recipes, many of them offered at the formal Teas held at Ferry Plantation House. 

Pick one up at Ferry Plantation House on Tuesdays & Thursdays or contact Clera Hall at 473-8258.