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Jennifer Sanford and Ken Danser have made preparations for our annual event. Do plan to attend this Lochhaven tradition Christmas Eve.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Get the Spirit of Christmas
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Jennifer Sanford and Ken Danser have made preparations for our annual event. Do plan to attend this Lochhaven tradition Christmas Eve.
Monday, December 7, 2009
A Chilly Dip
A jogger called Norfolk police Sunday morning at 6am reporting this event in the loch.
I was on my way back into the neighborhood from an early morning run to Bottom Dollar and spied the sight I had never seen in Lochhaven before. My trusty Flip videocam caught the scene before it vanished 35 minutes later.
A mystery in so many ways.
Civic League Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Norfolk Yacht & Country Club
40 Attendees
6:00pm - Call to order.
Attendees welcomed and introduction of the newly elected civic league officers.
Tom Cherry, Sheriff, introduces Lt. Bill MacKenzie of the Norfolk Police and Sentry Security to address Lochhaven security and measures to prevent crime.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Mary Crawford, Civic Representative, updated us on street signage requests and her conversations with John Stevenson of the city traffic dept.
A. Change YIELD sign at NIT truck exit to a STOP sign.
B. Install STOP sign at Milson and Cloncurry.
C. Possible alteration of STOP sign at Daniel and Argyle.
D. Possible 4-way STOP sign at Cloncurry and North Shore.
2. Neighborhood Directory - This is back on track and we are in the process of gathering correct addresses, etc. We will print after the first of the year and distribute free to civic league members. Will also be available to non-members for a fee.
3. Treasurer's Update by Ken Danser.
4. City Sign at Little Creek to be replaced with correct spelling of neighborhood.
“Lochaven” (how embarrassing!)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Announcement of the blog site that will contain updates on current events of particular note to the neighborhood, minutes from the meeting, etc.
2. Announcement that the neighborhood will be part of the Elizabeth River Trail, a biking and walking route throughout Norfolk.
3. Announcement that our school district will not be changing from Maury to Granby (rumor).
4. Announcement that there will be a joint civic league meeting with Meadowbrook Monday, January 4 at 7 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd. Our state rep Del. Lynwood Lewis will devote the meeting to the new 2010 state budget and process.
5. Announcement that the Lochhaven civic league has joined with both the Meadowbrook and Edgewater/Larchmont civic leagues requesting Norfolk City Manager Regina Williams include us in the conversations, developments and decisions regarding the current site of the School of International Studies (which is closing).
6. A request from the city for additional street lighting on Glen Eagles/Muirfield. Process to begin and an update to follow.
8. A reminder of the Christmas Lighting at 6pm December 24 at Cloncurry & N. Shore (Jennifer Sanford and Ken Danser are graciously organizing).
9. Announcement of our next league meeting. Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Owen
Norfolk Yacht & Country Club
40 Attendees
6:00pm - Call to order.
Attendees welcomed and introduction of the newly elected civic league officers.
Tom Cherry, Sheriff, introduces Lt. Bill MacKenzie of the Norfolk Police and Sentry Security to address Lochhaven security and measures to prevent crime.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Mary Crawford, Civic Representative, updated us on street signage requests and her conversations with John Stevenson of the city traffic dept.
A. Change YIELD sign at NIT truck exit to a STOP sign.
B. Install STOP sign at Milson and Cloncurry.
C. Possible alteration of STOP sign at Daniel and Argyle.
D. Possible 4-way STOP sign at Cloncurry and North Shore.
2. Neighborhood Directory - This is back on track and we are in the process of gathering correct addresses, etc. We will print after the first of the year and distribute free to civic league members. Will also be available to non-members for a fee.
3. Treasurer's Update by Ken Danser.
4. City Sign at Little Creek to be replaced with correct spelling of neighborhood.
“Lochaven” (how embarrassing!)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Announcement of the blog site that will contain updates on current events of particular note to the neighborhood, minutes from the meeting, etc.
2. Announcement that the neighborhood will be part of the Elizabeth River Trail, a biking and walking route throughout Norfolk.
3. Announcement that our school district will not be changing from Maury to Granby (rumor).
4. Announcement that there will be a joint civic league meeting with Meadowbrook Monday, January 4 at 7 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd. Our state rep Del. Lynwood Lewis will devote the meeting to the new 2010 state budget and process.
5. Announcement that the Lochhaven civic league has joined with both the Meadowbrook and Edgewater/Larchmont civic leagues requesting Norfolk City Manager Regina Williams include us in the conversations, developments and decisions regarding the current site of the School of International Studies (which is closing).
6. A request from the city for additional street lighting on Glen Eagles/Muirfield. Process to begin and an update to follow.
8. A reminder of the Christmas Lighting at 6pm December 24 at Cloncurry & N. Shore (Jennifer Sanford and Ken Danser are graciously organizing).
9. Announcement of our next league meeting. Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Owen
Thursday, November 12, 2009
November Nor'easter
I went out this morning at 6 to catch some video of the storm, specifically the flooding. The first segment was on the dark side of things, but when I returned about an hour later daylight improved the picture.
I may go out later today when high tide returns at 4:45pm if things look exciting.
Bill Owen.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Civic league Meeting
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A reminder that we will have a Lochhaven Civic League meeting for residents at our new venue, the Norfolk Yacht & Country Club at 5:30pm on Tuesday, December 1.
We hope to see you there.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Our Bridge to Home
Here is the earliest bridge to Lochhaven crossing the Lafayette River. These tracks were for the trolleys that continued to Ocean View. This particular angle is looking south towards Larchmont. This picture was most likely taken in the mid-1920s. The platform to the left was the construction of a parallel bridge for autos.
This photo shows the completed bridge for autos, and judging by the cars, we would estimate this photo was taken in the late-1920s. It may be a little difficult to see, but the loch is to the far left, indicating this view is looking north towards Lochhaven.
Welcome!
This is the Lochhaven Civic League's official site.
You will find updates on events of interest in the neighborhood, minutes from the Civic League meetings, historical photos and other information useful to residents.
The current slate of officers are:
Bill Owen, President
Angie McMahon, Vice-President
Ken Danser, Treasurer
Tom Cherry, Sheriff
Mary Crawford, Representative
For site submissions or contact information, email billowen@verizon.net
You will find updates on events of interest in the neighborhood, minutes from the Civic League meetings, historical photos and other information useful to residents.
The current slate of officers are:
Bill Owen, President
Angie McMahon, Vice-President
Ken Danser, Treasurer
Tom Cherry, Sheriff
Mary Crawford, Representative
For site submissions or contact information, email billowen@verizon.net
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