Northampton Civic League (NHCL)

Weekly News Report 05/28/10

(to get news to you at the weeks end that  cover all of the various items that are received and can fill up email daily)

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Northampton Civic League News:

www.nhcl.hamptonva.net

Facebook at

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

 

Regular Meeting:  7:00 PM,  Tuesday Evening, June 1 at the Northampton Community Center, Todd’s Lane. Fifth Forum of 2010 come on out and find out something to help you with your lawn and garden.  Speaker from Hampton’s Master Gardeners.

 

 

·         Month of June Birthdays:  Please share any June Birthdays.

·         Congratulations  to the league for qualifying for a 400th Anniversary grant from the city of Hampton.

 

 

 

 

City of Hampton News:

www.hampton.va.us 

 

  • Michael Canty (Status):   Mike Canty is on Facebook and you may try and sign up with him. Update from  his wife Annie….Mike is a little better
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Hi everyone this is Annie.

Last week was a rough week. Mike changed units twice because he was having more and more breathing problems. Liam and I visited over the weekend and things seemed a little better. We were able to get outside on Sunday and Mike could feel the warm breeze and hazy sunlight. It's always a good day when Mike gets outside. Luckily the pulmonary specialist is going to visit Mike again and hopefully get down to the bottom of this problem. He is tired and may have to undergo additional tests including a not-so-fun barium swallow test. We think he should start to "turn around" this week but this last round of chemo kicked him in the Buttock (yes, I am using a medical term to be polite). And everyone knows Mike doesn't have a very big buttock. But.... we will continue to do exercises and turn that little rear end into "buns of steel".

Don't worry we will turn this around as we have done in the past and we very focused on getting him to acute rehab ASAP then home.

Take care and thanks for everything! Annie

 

 

 

  • Household Chemical Collection and Computer/Electronics Recycling Event. Public Works Operations Complex 419 N. Armistead Ave, 8 AM – 12 Noon. July 17, Sept 18 and Nov 20. Contact 259-9850.
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·         May 25 - May 31
Plan to go shopping the last week of May, and you will save money on items you can
use.  Virginia's Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins Monday, May 25
and continues through Monday, May 31.

 

·         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 web site at http://www.vsnconf.org/

 

 

  • Beat the deadline of June 30. Hampton 2010 Neighborhood Commission & 400th Celebration Grant Program. Applications available at neighbor@hampton.gov . For more information call 727-6464. (3) Application deadlines: June 30 and September 30.
 

 

 

 
 

Other News:

  • Annual 4-Day Memorial Weekend Dog Show. 8 a.m. today – MON. Hampton Roads
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            Convention Center.Cost $5.

 

 


  
  • Free Concerts Begin This Month
    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:

    * June 2: Borderline Crazy

    * July 7: Butter

    * August 4: TBA

    * September 1: Butter

    * October 6: TBA
    For more info, visit www.coliseumcentral.com or call 826-6351.
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  • Helpful Hints using Cucumbers, provided by President Asay:
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6.. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

 

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you r fingers or fingernails while you clean.

 

13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!

 
 
 
  • Wishing Everyone a really wonderful Memorial Day Weekend.  Hope that many of you visit over at the War Museum on Warwick Blvd in remembrance of our military.  Remember to fly your flags for the living and deceased military.  Looking for something else to do?  Attend the All Breeds Dog Show over at the Hampton Convention Center.  Above all, remember to be safe, because this holiday all beaches and swimming pools should be opening up for the summer.
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    Northampton Civic League (NHCL)

    Weekly News Report 05/21/10

    (to get news to you at the weeks end that  cover all of the various items that are received and can fill up email daily)

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    Northampton Civic League News:

    www.nhcl.hamptonva.net

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

     

    NHCL web site:  We have one of the best web sites out there on the Internet.  It takes good contents but it takes even more the talent and creativity of a good web master to attract, maintain and keep a web site going.  Darryl Krauch is our web master and we want to salute him for a great job that he has been doing.  Darryl and his wife just recently celebrated 25-years of marriage and we want to congratulate them both.  Make sure you visit the web site and see what Darryl is doing there and take the time and send a congratulations to him and his wife on their silver anniversary.

     

    Regular Meeting:  7:00 PM, First Tuesday Evening of each month at the Northampton Community Center, Todd’s Lane. Fifth Forum next month come on out and find out something to help you with your lawn and garden.  Speaker from Hampton’s Master Gardeners.

     

     

    ·         Month of May Birthdays:  Happy Birthday May 12 to Caroline Phaup and May 19 to Samara Walker. Please join in and wish a belated H’Birthday to Samara who celebrated a B’Day this week.

     

    ·         400th Anniversary Grant:  President Asay has signed the paperwork with the Neighborhood Office to ensure all required actions of the league are complete prior to next months meeting. This grant is officially approved.  This will open the door to actively begin the work for the Northampton Historical Albums.  Things such as cost of the albums could be researched by checking with printers and publishers ( do this by getting references from other organizations that use that type service).  Review similar albums for arrangement/layout.  What will be on the cover of the album? Any types of dedication.  Just some good ideas that would need some answers and work could move forth at next month’s meeting.

     

    ·         All outstanding action items from last month’s meeting should each be address for completion and removal from the minutes starting with the June Meeting under Old Business.  If you have outstanding action items from previous meetings and were carried over, please take some type to address and come to the meeting with resolutions.

     

     

     

     

    ·          City of Hampton News:

    www.hampton.va.us 

     

    • Hampton Chronicle - Connecting with your Neighbors
      Want to know more about what's going on with your neighbors?

      Hampton Chronicle is the latest addition to the Hampton Commons website.  This most
      recent section of Hampton Commons offers you the opportunity to experience stories
      about your neighbors.
      This new city-centric news site, located at http://hamptoncommons.com/hampton-chronicle
      [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?
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    • Michael Canty (Status):   Checking with the Neighborhood Office, Michael is still up at the Medical College of VA in Richmond and is doing somewhat better.  He walks a bit with the use of his walker, talks and on occasions does receive visitors that have been cleared to visit.  I will try to maintain an up date on his status.
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    • Household Chemical Collection and Computer/Electronics Recycling Event. Public Works Operations Complex 419 N. Armistead Ave, 8 AM – 12 Noon. July 17, Sept 18 and Nov 20. Contact 259-9850.
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    ·         May 6 thru June 3: 7-9 PM. Citizens Court Academy. Explore the court system for Hampton. Call for info or to register 727-6442 or pmichael@hampton.gov

    ·         May 25 - May 31
    Plan to go shopping the last week of May, and you will save money on items you can
    use.  Virginia's Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins Monday, May 25
    and continues through Monday, May 31.

     

    ·         May 27: Gang Awareness:  Thursday, May 27th, 2010 from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00p.m. @ The Kenneth Wallace Center  2315 Victoria Boulevard. Contact Phone 757-727-6574.

     

     

     

     

    • Beat the deadline of June 30. Hampton 2010 Neighborhood Commission & 400th Celebration Grant Program. Applications available at neighbor@hampton.gov . For more information call 727-6464. (3) Application deadlines: June 30 and September 30.
     

     

     

     
     

    Other News:

    • Free Concerts Begin This Month
      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:

      * June 2: Borderline Crazy

      * July 7: Butter

      * August 4: TBA

      * September 1: Butter

      * October 6: TBA
      For more info, visit www.coliseumcentral.com or call 826-6351.
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    • May 21-22: 807 Dorsetshire Terrace. Rain or Shine. Northampton Woman’s Club Garage/Yard Sale.  All proceeds from this sale go back to the community.
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    • Helpful Hints using Cucumbers, provided by President Asay:
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    1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

    2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

    3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

    4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

     

    5 Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

     

    (continue with the rest of Cucumber helpful hints next week)
     

     

     

     

     

    Northampton Civic League (NHCL)

    Weekly News Report 05/07/10

    (to get news to you at the weeks end that should cover all of the various items that are received and can fill up email daily)

    ______________________________________________________________________________

     

    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 Evening of each month at the Northampton Community Center, Todd’s Lane.
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    • Thanks to April McNair, Weatherization Intake Technician from  the Office of  Human Affairs in NN for presenting the leagues Fourth Forum of 2010, Free Weatherization Program, that helps discover the rewards of having an energy efficient home. Blowing of Insulation in your attic and sidewalls, Weather Stripping the doors and adding door sweeps, Caulking windows and repairing or replacing heating systems.  This is a FREE service for those who are Income Eligible. Contact 247-0379 if you are searching for a more energy efficient home and a way to cut the cost of your energy bills.  
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    ·         Month of May Birthdays:  Happy Birthday May 12 to Caroline Phaup.

     

    ·         The league wishes to extend a Happy National Nurses Week to all of the nurses.  National Nurses Week from May 6 to May 12.  Samara our lovely Treasurer is one of those hard working nurses.  I would like to also remember my sister Barbara, RN who passed last year.  Salute to all of our nurses. NOW, you go and tell one.

     

    ·            The league wants to recognize all of our mother’s in the league, the community, the city and just everywhere and thank them for the dedication and devotion that they give.  Many have stories about mom  that  are filled with details of joy, so take the time this Sunday to let the mother’s in your life hear from you.  Happy Mother’s Day.

     

    ·         The 400th Anniversary application that the league submitted has been approved by the city.  Congratulations Matt, Alonzo and Karen for steering the application.

     

    ·         Congratulations to Mr. Will Moffett, Chris Steward and Donnie Tuck for very successful campaigns and winning the election to the office of City Council.  We within the league are proud to know that through our Forum we were able to offer each of you the opportunity to speak to our Northampton Neighbors during your campaigns.  We will be seeing you often as we progress forth during your tenure at council members.

     

     

     

    ·          City of Hampton News:

    www.hampton.va.us  

    • Household Chemical Collection and Computer/Electronics Recycling Event. Public Works Operations Complex 419 N. Armstead Ave, 8 AM – 12 Noon. May 15, July 17, Sept 18 and Nov 20. Contact 259-9850.
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    ·         May 6 thru June 3: 7-9 PM. Citizens Court Academy. Explore the court system for Hampton. Call for info or to register 727-6442 or pmichael@hampton.gov

     

    •  Police Officer’s Memorial Day. A memorial and honor award ceremony which will be held on Monday, May 10th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.  The Hampton Police Division is pleased to announce that Congressman Glenn Nye will be our guest speaker.  National Police Week. 
           The memorial ceremony will pay tribute to slain Hampton Officers who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.  The ceremony will be held at Honor Park.  Honor Park, one-of–a-kind in Tidewater, and is located between City Hall and the Public Safety Building in Downtown Hampton.  Permanently on display are bronze busts and plaques honoring the three Hampton Police Officers killed in the line of duty, (Ralph Ghivizzani - 1943, Mark Decuypere - 1975 and Kenny Wallace - 1994).  In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the City Council Chambers located on the 8th floor of City Hall. Information Office at 727-6638.

     

     

    • Beat the deadline of June 30. Hampton 2010 Neighborhood Commission & 400th Celebration Grant Program. Applications available at neighbor@hampton.gov . For more information call 727-6464. (3) Application deadlines: June 30 and September 30.
     

     

     

     
     

    Other News:

    • President Obama delivers the Commencement Address at Hampton University on Sunday, May 9, 2010. Convocation Center on Campus.
    • Nature Hike at Sandy Bottom Nature Center Park at noon on Sunday, May 9. Deadline is tomorrow prior to  3 PM at a cost of $2 per person.
    • May 8, 11 AM  - 1:30 PM. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 700 Settlers Landing Road.  Free Clothes Giveaway. Information 871-0982.
    • Free Concerts Begin This Month
      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:


      * May 5: Josh Thompson Band

      * June 2: Borderline Crazy

      * July 7: Butter

      * August 4: TBA

      * September 1: Butter

      * October 6: TBA
      For more info, visit www.coliseumcentral.com or call 826-6351.
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    Northampton Civic League (NHCL)

    Weekly News Report 05/14/10

    (to get news to you at the weeks end that should cover all of the various items that are received and can fill up email daily)

    ______________________________________________________________________________

     

     

    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 Evening of each month at the Northampton Community Center, Todd’s Lane.

     

     

    ·         Month of May Birthdays:  Happy Birthday May 12 to Caroline Phaup.

     

    ·         400th Anniversary Grant:  President Asay is checking with the Neighborhood Office to ensure all required actions of the league are complete prior to next months meeting.  This will open the door to actively begin the work for the Northampton Historical Albums.  Things such as cost of the albums could be researched by checking with printers and publishers ( do this by getting references from other organizations that use that type service).  Review similar albums for arrangement/layout.  What will be on the cover of the album? Any types of dedication.  Just some good ideas that would need some answers and work could move forth at next month’s meeting.

     

    ·         Also all outstanding action items from last month’s meeting should each be addressed for completion and removal from the minutes starting with the June Meeting under Old Business.  If you have outstanding action items from previous meetings and were carried over, please take some time to address and come to the meeting with resolutions.

     

     

     

     

    ·         City of Hampton News:

    www.hampton.va.us 

     

    • Hampton Chronicle - Connecting with your Neighbors
      Want to know more about what's going on with your neighbors?

      Hampton Chronicle is the latest addition to the Hampton Commons website.  This most
      recent section of Hampton Commons offers you the opportunity to experience stories
      about your neighbors.
      This new city-centric news site, located at http://hamptoncommons.com/hampton-chronicle
      [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103373731636&s=6869&e=001eFXXQo4BWNj22AKMe6o3Zd8mn1UO8wZuCOzrhRLJah598JZNfUHnTpOqgOK5wlHI9aV2w2z6GhrS0BbuxZIEtkMzQJXIR63eRkbuosX-JGTb7E5rIQ9LTUrMy4qaQYx-mR_Zt0FCMQw=],
      focuses on citizen stories about their neighbors and neighborhoods highlighting
      Hampton's unique small-town charm.
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    • Michael Canty (Status):   Checking with the Neighborhood Office, Michael is still up at the Medical College of VA in Richmond and is doing somewhat better.  He walks a bit with the use of his walker, talks and on occasions does receive visitors that have been cleared to visit.  I will try to maintain an up date on his status.
      •

     

    • Household Chemical Collection and Computer/Electronics Recycling Event. Public Works Operations Complex 419 N. Armistead Ave, 8 AM – 12 Noon. May 15, July 17, Sept 18 and Nov 20. Contact 259-9850.
      •

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    ·        May 6 thru June 3: 7-9 PM. Citizens Court Academy. Explore the court system for Hampton. Call for info or to register 727-6442 or pmichael@hampton.gov

     

    ·        May 19: The Hampton History Museum next program in the Lunch in Time Lecture Series, "Why James Stuart the Pretender Did Not Become King of England," presented by Historians Richard Askew and Jake Jacob.  The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19at noon at the Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane.

    This is an Admission Free event, bring your sack lunch along, soft drink and dessert
    will be provided.  For additional information please call 727-1610.

     

    ·        May 27: Gang Awareness:  Thursday, May 27th, 2010 from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00p.m. @ The Kenneth Wallace Center  2315 Victoria Boulevard. Contact Phone 757-727-6574.

     

     

     

     

    • Beat the deadline of June 30. Hampton 2010 Neighborhood Commission & 400th Celebration Grant Program. Applications available at neighbor@hampton.gov . For more information call 727-6464. (3) Application deadlines: June 30 and September 30.
     

     

     

    Flora J. Randall

    NHCL Secretary

    nhclsec@hamptonva.net