Northampton Civic League News:

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Regular Meeting:  7:00 PM, First Tuesday of each month at the Northampton Community Center, Todd’s Lane.   Next Meeting Tuesday Evening, September 7, 2010.

·         Month of August & September Birthdays:  Please share any August & September Birthdays with the secretary for posting here on the newsletter.

·         Please take a moment and order shirts from Selvin – we still do not have the minimum order requirement.   - NHCL Polo Shirts: Make sure that you immediately send Selvin Walker your polo shirt size.  Order (2) shirts. (1) to build up stock to sell to new membership and the other for you to keep.  Provide Selvin the cost of the shirts by the upcoming September meeting. (Approximate cost of the shirts is $12.00 - $12.50).  There will be many interactions where members will want to wear the shirts for representation of the NHCL.

• The 400^th Anniversary committee is busy each week organizing, planning and getting ready to capture all of the incredible history of Northampton.  This will be our contribution to the heritage of the city of Hampton.  Join in our grant sponsored project.  Do you have interesting stories of growing up in Northampton?  Do you have old pictures here in Northampton that date back as far back as you can go?  We want to scan your pictures for possible selection to go in the album.  We want to record your stories too.  Coming soon is the league’s new web site so that you can contact us.  Meet Anita Harrell who will be maintaining the web site as we work through this project.  northamptontimes.net

Note these dates:

·         Northampton Community Center for Biweekly  400^th Anniversary Grant Meeting: (7:00 – 8:30 PM) (res. Karen Duncan)

  9/14, 9/28 and 10/12.

·         Visit the city of Hampton’s Chronicle online and read your Civic Leagues article about the multi media album at
http://hamptoncommons.com/hampton-chronicle

“Do you remember when Todd’s Lane and Big Bethel Road in the Northampton area of Hampton were merely dusty and somewhat rough dirt roads?...”.

·          City of Hampton News:

www.hampton.va.us 

·         The Hampton Master Gardener's Fall Plant Sale is Sat, Sept 18, 9am-2pm at BlueBird Gap Farm.  Come early to get best selection.  Good prices like always.  We are a non-profit organization.

For any questions or to make donations of your own plants contact Walter D Hale
E-mail Address(es):   walterandjulie@msn.com

(article provided by member, Melinda Webb)

·         The Hampton Clean City Commission is seeking nominations for the Clean City Awards.  These awards are presented to individuals of all ages who have contributed significantly to improving the physical environment of the City of Hampton through litter prevention, beautification & community improvement, water quality enhancement, solid waste awareness, and environmental education projects.  Clean City Award winners have done more than pick up a few pieces of trash or plant a couple of trees.   They have coordinated significant environmental efforts or implemented important educational programs. 

Nominees will be recognized at the annual volunteer recognition dinner in October.  Winners of the award will receive a trophy. 

Nominations are due no later than September 13.

To nominate someone for a Clean City Award, please fill out the on-line form at www.hampton.gov/hccc/clean_city_awards_open.html 1296 Thomas Street, Hampton VA 23669, or by fax to 727-1133.  For more information about the Hampton Clean City Commission, call 737-1130 or e-mail hccc@hampton.gov.

 (article provided by member, Melinda Webb)

·         The 25^th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup is this September and October.  The Hampton Clean City Commission is looking for volunteers for the effort.  To sign up, contact Cris Ausink at causink@hampton.gov.  Here’s how you can help:

1.   Become a zone captain and coordinate a cleanup site at the day and time of your choosing.  Each Zone Captain will get a commemorative t-shirt if you volunteer by September 1^st.

2.   Volunteer to help clean up a site in Hampton.  If you don’t know of a site, but want to help, we’ll match you to a site.  If you know of a site you think needs to be cleaned up, we’ll see if we can get others to join in and clean it up! 

3.   You can organize a group of friends and/or family (see #1 above about the reward for being a zone captain) to clean up the site of your choice.

4.   Post a flyer at your business or organization to encourage people to volunteer.

5.   Volunteer to help assemble equipment for the cleanup.

6.   Donate to Clean Virginia Waterways, the Virginia state-wide coordinator of the International Coastal Cleanup, to help sustain this effort. Visit their web site at http://www.longwood.edu/cleanva/.  

(article provided by member, Melinda Webb)

·         Chat Online About Codes   Good idea before you put up that fence or add on that addition.

Want to learn how codes help keep our city beautiful & safe? Join Community Development
Deputy Director Steve Shapiro for an online chat Tuesday, Aug. 31 from noon-1PM
at www.hamptoncommons.com [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?

·            Are You Ready for Some HCS Football?
Passes Now On Sale!

Darling Stadium passes are on sale now at the School Administration Center located
on the second floor of the Ruppert Sargent Building, 1 Franklin Street.  This pass
will grant you entrance to all 20 football games at Darling Stadium at a 50% discount!
For more information, call 727-2000.

·         Michael Canty (Status):   Click here: Hampton Matters - dailypress.com .

Mike is hanging in there! (from his wife Annie)

August 23:

Hello to everyone! Mike is still in the hospital with some breathing difficulties. The really good news is that all the cultures came back negative for infection. Unfortunately the area where his trach was located is still open. They think there might be scar tissues and it may need to be surgically closed. Most trach openings close without surgery. It is not a big surgery but unfortunately every ENT that had privileges at this hospital was on vacation last week. Hard to believe but true. Luckily one will be back tomorrow; hopefully well rested because Mike wants to "git er done" ASAP and get back home. We were thrilled that Mike has already gotten PT twice (besides what I make him do but he just calls that nagging not PT). Yes, I did let the secret out to the nurses that Mike can not only roll in bed on his own but he does not need help being moved up in bed. So needless to say we are doing to do our best to keep Mike very active even if he can't get out of bed. It is discouraging for Mike to be back in the hospital but I do not feel like it is a set back. In hind sight, I think this problem with his blood gases may have been there for a long time but just wasn't bad enough to be noticed. I am glad that it has been identified and hopefully we can really fix it this time and he can come home with the BIPAP machine that will help him sleep and maintain the right blood gases at night. I think his endurance will improve significantly if we can get this problem under control.

We will keep you updated. Take Care, Annie

• Household Chemical Collection and Computer/Electronics Recycling Event. Public Works Operations Complex 419 N. Armistead Ave, 8 AM – 12 Noon Sept 18 and Nov 20. Contact 259-9850.

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·         The Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference is coming up in September. It will take place September 23rd-25th in Roanoke, VA. It will include some very informative workshops, great networking opportunities, and mobile tours. As a member of the Conference Planning Committee, we are pleased to announce that world renowned author, Nikki Giovanni will be a guest speaker during the conference. 

For additional information, please visit the website at http://www.vsnconf.org/

·         A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE & HOPE

10th Annual Day of Remembrance & Hope
Please join us in honoring our armed services and public safety personnel who protect
our nation every day on Saturday, September 11 at 8 a.m. at Gosnold's Hope Park,
901 E. Little Back River Road.

Attendees are invited to take time to reflect on the victims of September 11, 2001,
those who have given their lives in combat since that date (as well as throughout
our nation's history), and those who continue their selfless service to assure a
better future for America.

Other News:

·         Free Concerts
Come out to Town Square in the Peninsula Town Center on the first Wednesday of each
month for free concerts by popular country and rock artists. See the schedule below:

 1st Wednesdays in Town Square

* September 1: Butter

* October 6: TBA
For more info, visit www.coliseumcentral.com or call 826-6351.

Folks the Civic League Committee for the Multi Media Album Project are working very hard.  Please contact us and set up interviews so that you can be a part of one of the biggest things to hit Northampton.  40 years from now you may not have any idea where you may be but someone could be looking, reading and listening to you by becoming a part and participate of this historical event.   Make sure you visit the Hampton Chronicle Online and read how you can help.

Northampton Civic League News:

www.nhcl.hamptonva.net

Facebook at

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Northampton-
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Regular Meeting:  7:00 PM, First Tuesday of each month at the Northampton Community Center, Todd’s Lane.   Next Meeting Tuesday Evening, September 7, 2010.

·        Month of August Birthdays:  Please share any August Birthdays with the secretary for posting here on the newsletter.

·        Newly Weds:   NHCL Congratulates John Tyree and Lolita Tyree on their Marriage on May 10, 2010.  NHCL also wishes John a full recovery from his surgery as well.

·        NHCL Polo Shirts: Make sure that you immediately send Selvin Walker your polo shirt size.  Order (2) shirts. (1) to build up stock to sell to new membership and the other for you to keep.  Provide Selvin the cost of the shirts by the upcoming September meeting. (Approximate cost of the shirts is $12.00 - $12.50).  There will be many interactions where members will want to wear the shirts for representation of the NHCL.

• The 400^th Anniversary committee is busy each week organizing, planning and getting ready to capture all of the incredible history of Northampton.  This will be our contribution to the heritage of the city of Hampton.  Join in our grant sponsored project.  Do you have interesting stories of growing up in Northampton?  Do you have old pictures here in Northampton that date back as far back as you can go?  We want to scan your pictures for possible selection to go in the album.  We want to record your stories too.  Coming soon is the league’s new web site so that you can contact us.  Meet Anita Harrell who will be maintaining the web site as we work through this project.  northamptontimes.net

Note these dates:

·        Northampton Community Center for Biweekly  400^th Anniversary Grant Meeting: (7:00 – 8:30 PM) (res. Karen Duncan)

 8/24, 9/14, 9/28 and 10/12.

·         City of Hampton News:

www.hampton.va.us 

·        Virginia Master Naturalist Training for Peninsula Chapter Starts August 25^th

The Virginia Master Naturalist Peninsula Chapter begins training its third class of Master Naturalists on August 25^th.  The deadline for registering for the training is August 15^th.  The application form is attached, or go to www.vmnpeninsula.org to download one.  The $135 class fee is due the first day of class.

Master Naturalists explore nature as citizen scientists, educate others, and participate in conservation activities.  The training gives volunteers the background they need to participate in these activities and helps satisfy their curiosity about our local natural environment.

The Hampton Clean City Commission partners with the Peninsula Master Naturalists in a number of projects.  If you’ve thought you would like to share your love of nature with youth through Clean City programs, but hesitated because you didn’t feel like you knew enough about it, this would be a perfect opportunity for you.  As a Master Naturalist, you would have the background you need to support School Pride programs.

For more information about the program e-mail vmnpeninsula@gmail.com or call Mega Ketchum, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent and Chapter Advisor, at 727-1401.

·        Are You Ready for Some HCS Football?
Passes Now On Sale!

Darling Stadium passes are on sale now at the School Administration Center located
on the second floor of the Ruppert Sargent Building, 1 Franklin Street.  This pass
will grant you entrance to all 20 football games at Darling Stadium at a 50% discount!
For more information, call 727-2000.

·         July 24 –Aug 15:  Hampton 400^th Anniversary Art Exhibit, various times at the Charles Hl Taylor Arts Center.  Features five centuries of Hampton’s art.

·         Michael Canty (Status):   Click here: Hampton Matters - dailypress.com .

Mike is OK but he is back in the hospital

8/18/10:

Hello to everyone!

Mike is going to be OK but he was having difficulty with maintaining the correct level of blood gases at home so we had to go back to the hospital. The opening from the trach is very slow to heal so it limited our options at home to take care of this problem. Mike is having the same problems that people with sleep apnea have. So when he gets home he gets to sleep with a machine and that controls his breathing so carbon dioxide does not build up in his blood. BUT he can't use the machine until he heals so that what the doctors in the hospital are trying to control. He is already doing much better so we are hoping that this will be a very quick visit. The transition home and now this hospitalization have been harder than we anticipated. We are hoping that once he gets this problem under control that things will go smoother. I have to admit we are a little tired so we will let you know as soon as possible when we are up for visitors.

Take care, Annie

·          

• Household Chemical Collection and Computer/Electronics Recycling Event. Public Works Operations Complex 419 N. Armistead Ave, 8 AM – 12 Noon Sept 18 and Nov 20. Contact 259-9850.

.

·        The Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference is coming up in September. It will take place September 23rd-25th in Roanoke, VA. It will include some very informative workshops, great networking opportunities, and mobile tours. As a member of the Conference Planning Committee, we are pleased to announce that world renowned author, Nikki Giovanni will be a guest speaker during the conference. 

For additional information, please visit the website at http://www.vsnconf.org/

·        A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE & HOPE

10th Annual Day of Remembrance & Hope
Please join us in honoring our armed services and public safety personnel who protect
our nation every day on Saturday, September 11 at 8 a.m. at Gosnold's Hope Park,
901 E. Little Back River Road.

Attendees are invited to take time to reflect on the victims of September 11, 2001,
those who have given their lives in combat since that date (as well as throughout
our nation's history), and those who continue their selfless service to assure a
better future for America.

Other News:

·        August 21.  Fort Monroe’s Walker Air Field.  Gates Open at 5 PM.  Free Admission.  Featuring Kenny Edwards, known as the famous “BabyFace”.  Special guest will be our own local Slapwater.  Fireworks will follow the concert.

·        Free Concerts
Come out to Town Square in the Peninsula Town Center on the first Wednesday of each
month for free concerts by popular country and rock artists. See the schedule below:

 1st Wednesdays in Town Square

Northampton Civic League News:

www.nhcl.hamptonva.net

Facebook at

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Northampton-
> Civic-League/305899192241

Regular Meeting:  7:00 PM, First Tuesday of each month at the Northampton Community Center, Todd’s Lane.   Next Meeting Tuesday Evening, September 7, 2010.

·         Month of August Birthdays:  Please share any August Birthdays with the secretary for posting here on the newsletter. Famous August 13 Birthdays:  Don Ho, Fidel Castro, Alfred Hitchcock and Annie Oakley.  (pictured is Annie Oakley)

·         NHCL Polo Shirts: Make sure that you immediately send Selvin Walker your polo shirt size.  Order (2) shirts. (1) to build up stock to sell to new membership and the other for you to keep.  Provide Selvin the cost of the shirts by the upcoming September meeting. (Approximate cost of the shirts is $12.00 - $12.50).  There will be many interactions where members will want to wear the shirts for representation of the NHCL.

• The 400^th Anniversary committee is busy each week organizing, planning and getting ready to capture all of the incredible history of Northampton.  This will be our contribution to the heritage of the city of Hampton.  Join in our grant sponsored project.  Do you have interesting stories of growing up in Northampton?  Do you have old pictures here in Northampton that date back as far back as you can go?  We want to scan your pictures for possible selection to go in the album.  We want to record your stories too.  Coming soon is the league’s new web site so that you can contact us.  Meet Anita Harrell who will be maintaining the web site as we work through this project.  northamptontimes.net

Note these dates:

·         Northampton Community Center for Biweekly  400^th Anniversary Grant Meeting: (7:00 – 8:30 PM) (res. Karen Duncan)

 8/24, 9/14, 9/28 and 10/12.

·         Northampton Library Room for Interviews. (7:00 – 8:30 PM) (res. Selvin Walker).

 8/19.

·          City of Hampton News:

      www.hampton.va.us 

·         The 84^th Hampton Cup Regatta returns to Mill Creek near Fort Monroe with power boat racing this weekend. Get a chance come out and watch the oldest continuously running hydroplane boat race.

·         How is Hampton’s City Council faring with only one council meeting with public comments a month? According to the city manager there has been an increase in public participation.  In 2008 the public comments section was moved from two a month to one.

•   Virginia Master Naturalist Training for Peninsula Chapter Starts August 25^th

The Virginia Master Naturalist Peninsula Chapter begins training its third class of Master Naturalists on August 25^th.  The deadline for registering for the training is August 15^th.  The application go to www.vmnpeninsula.org to download one.  The $135 class fee is due the first day of class.

Master Naturalists explore nature as citizen scientists, educate others, and participate in conservation activities.  The training gives volunteers the background they need to participate in these activities and helps satisfy their curiosity about our local natural environment.

The Hampton Clean City Commission partners with the Peninsula Master Naturalists in a number of projects.  If you’ve thought you would like to share your love of nature with youth through Clean City programs, but hesitated because you didn’t feel like you knew enough about it, this would be a perfect opportunity for you.  As a Master Naturalist, you would have the background you need to support School Pride programs.

For more information about the program e-mail vmnpeninsula@gmail.com or call Mega Ketchum, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent and Chapter Advisor, at 727-1401.

·         July 24 –Aug 15:  Hampton 400^th Anniversary Art Exhibit, various times at the Charles Hl Taylor Arts Center.  Features five centuries of Hampton’s art.

·         Michael Canty (Status):   Click here: Hampton Matters - dailypress.com .

August 8:  Hello to everyone. This is Annie.

Yes, it is true! Mike is finally home after 9 months and 6 days (but who's counting). We couldn't be more delighted. It has been a little rough because Mike came home from the Rehab center with a not-so-nice "parting gift"; a gastro-intestinal bug so he hasn't been feeling well. Luckily, it was quickly diagnosed by Mike's new (local) oncologist, Dr. Harden. He should be better in a week or two. The bad news is that he doesn't feel up to visitors yet because of the virus and his many visits to the doctors, physical therapy, dentist etc. Don't worry there will be lots of time to visit with Mike. Tammy Waldroup has once again kindly offer to organize the visiting schedule. Many of you are already on the list but feel free to update your contact information including:
Name
Email
Best contact phone number(s)

You can email it to Tammy Waldroup at twaldroup@cra-usa.net
or call her at 757-725-1878.

She will let you know as soon as possible when Mike is ready for visitors.

I also wanted to let you all know that despite having a very bothersome virus, Mike's blood work is looking very very good. His platelets are normal and his hemoglobin is above 11 which I like to refer him as superman because his hemoglobin hardly ever rose above 8 in Richmond. It has not been that high in 9 months. He also is walking short distances and can do a few stairs. I fully expect him to continue to make small improvements every day in part due to the all of your wonderful support. We will never be able to thank you enough. Take care and we will be in touch soon.

Annie

PS. Mike got so many birthday cards the mailroom finally asked, "Who is this guy and why does he know so many people?”  Thanks you for making this such a great birthday.

• Household Chemical Collection and Computer/Electronics Recycling Event. Public Works Operations Complex 419 N. Armistead Ave, 8 AM – 12 Noon Sept 18 and Nov 20. Contact 259-9850.

.

·         The Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference is coming up in September. It will take place September 23rd-25th in Roanoke, VA. It will include some very informative workshops, great networking opportunities, and mobile tours. As a member of the Conference Planning Committee, we are pleased to announce that world renowned author, Nikki Giovanni will be a guest speaker during the conference. 

For additional information, please visit the website at http://www.vsnconf.org/

Other News:

·         August 21.  Fort Monroe’s Walker Air Field.  Gates Open at 5 PM.  Free Admission.  Featuring Kenny Edmonds, known as the famous “BabyFace”.  Special guest will be our own local Slapwater.  Fireworks will follow the concert.

·         Free Concerts
Come out to Town Square in the Peninsula Town Center on the first Wednesday of each
month for free concerts by popular country and rock artists. See the schedule below:

 1st Wednesdays in Town Square

* September 1: Butter

* October 6: TBA
For more info, visit www.coliseumcentral.com or call 826-6351.

Did You know?

·         Toy maker, Mattel famous for its Barbie dolls, now has a new collection of dolls?  They are referred to as the Monster High girls and are a major dramatic departure for Mattel. Some of the dolls are Draculaura, Clawdeen Wolf and Frankie Stein and some of the dolls are already in the stores.  So folks when you hear Monster High girls, just remember you were introduce here in the newsletter to the new line of dolls.