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The Barcroft NewsSummer, 2004 - Volume 101, Issue 10President’s Report: Great Neighborhood Dayby Eric HaroldDavid Michaelson did a tremendous job manning the grill and cooked up some wonderful smoked turkey and chicken, pork loin, and pulled pork, along with hot dogs. He spent most of the day smoking and grilling, and it was well worth it. A lot of folks contributed sides and deserts to round off the meal. Many thanks to all the chefs. A special thanks to the set up and take down crews. Annette Osso was there from before the start to the finish helping out. Mark Wigfield helped set up and take down. Andrew Hunter and others provided much needed assistance bringing tables and chairs back in. A huge thanks to Scott Brinitzer for coming over on a moments notice Saturday morning to mow the lawn. Finally, please remember to send a note of thanks to Board Chair Barbara Favola, who stopped by at the end of what had to be a very long day for her to visit with Barcrofters; and to Delegate Al Eisenberg, who spent a long time chatting with the neighbors. I know I'm forgetting somebody. Thanks to everybody for coming out and enjoying themselves. NOTE: National Night Out is in August, and we’ll host an Ice Cream Social for the event; stay tuned for dates / times. Have a great Summer! Excerpts from BSCL May Meeting Minutes President Eric Harold reported that a hearing was held by the Virginia ABC Board in April on Hi Cue Billiards' application for a license to sell beer and wine. Douglas Park Civic Association led the preparations for the meeting, and an attorney in their neighborhood prepared the case. Five civic associations including Barcroft testified against the application, as did Delegates Al Eisenberg and Adam Ebbin, and the Arlington County Police. The County Attorney attended and assisted the opponents. The case should be decided soon. Committee Reports Treasurer Gary Lefebvre reported that our rentals are back above $1,000 per month, which is our break-even point. With $1,300 in the past month we were in the black again. Membership Chair Peg Lefebvre reported that a few memberships are still trickling in. Eric reported that we need a full time Columbia Pike Implementation Team member. There were no immediate volunteers. Our CPRO rep will continue to be Bryant Monroe. Randy Swart attended the CPIT meeting and represented Barcroft's often-repeated requests for various street improvements during the upupcoming utility undergrounded between Four Mile Run and Wakefield Street. Elaine Squeri reported that the rest of our traffic calming devices should be installed by the end of the summer. Election of Officers The following officers were elected for the 2004-2005 year:
Vice President - Annette Osso Recording Secretary - VACANT Treasurer - Gary Lefebvre Corresponding Secretary - Eric Parker Board Member: Shirley Gay - shirley@BSCL.org Expires: 2008 There are 3 incumbent Board Members:
Jim Kerr - Term expires: 2006 David Michaelson - Term expires: 2007 Peg Lefebvre will continue in the appointed position of Membership Secretary. The slate was elected by acclamation. Girl Scout Troop Sponsorship We heard an appeal from Susan Weaver for a Girl Scout troop for use of the Barcroft Community House on Thursday nights except for our normal First Thursday meeting night. Eight of the initial group will be from our neighborhood. The scouts can be flexible when we have other groups who need a Thursday night. The Scouts will do community service for the neighborhood. Andrew Hunter's motion to try the arrangement for one year was passed unanimously. Susan Weaver can be reached by email at susan.weaver@juno.com. Neighborhood Conservation Project: New sidewalk on 9th Street between Buchanan and Four Mile Run park Joe Kennedy, a 27 year resident of this block, spoke in opposition to the sidewalk. The signers of the petition spoke in favor of the project. They believe that pedestrian safety, particularly for kids, will be enhanced by the sidewalk. Drainage problems will be addressed, and the street lights included in the project will provide more safety at night. Members did not want to ignore the views of a long-standing resident of the block, even though he is the sole opponent. Some did not want to vote until the proponents had been able to work with Joe to look for an acceptable solution. The vote was to defer the project, although it will still be submitted to NCAC for our neighborhood's priority pending resolution of the design issues. Neighborhood Conservation Plan Update Barcroft's Neighborhood Conservation Plan needs updating. Some sections are out of date, including traffic and most of the recommendations for County projects have been accomplished through the Neighborhood Conservation program. The consensus was that a committee should meet over the summer and work on an updating strategy. Stream Erosion between Barcroft and Arlington Forest Shelly Fichtner of Barcroft and Annette Haneda of Arlington Forest presented the need for a County project to control stream erosion in the branch that runs behind the houses on the west side of S. Abingdon Street. Funding might come from a variety of sources, since the erosion is silting up Sparrow Pond. Members agreed that a cleanup is needed and a plan to control the erosion, which might be partially funded through the Neighborhood Conservation program.
Prepared by: Randy Swart, May 10, 2004
CLASSIFIEDSBabysitting: Lauren Wilson, a 19 year resident of Barcroft, just completed freshman year at St. Mary's College, Md. She is an experienced babysitter, and red cross certified. Looking for evening jobs. References available. 703-920-9410.Pet Sitting: Becky Wilson, a 15 years old resident of Barcroft, just completed freshman year at HB Woodlawn High-School. experienced petsitter. References available. 703-920-9410 Items for sale: 2 33X73X12 with adjustable shelves. Reg Oak Post $170; sale $100. Walnut cabinet 74X30X18 four doors with adjustable shelves. $40. Oak Credenza 17X60X26. Great for entry way. $20 Desk with adjustable split table top 34.5X33. $15 Rubbermaid Computer desk w/keyboard drawer. $15. Old wood desk, three drawer 17X14X30. $15. Call Bill at 979-1166. Pet Sitting: Going away? Don't know what to do with Fido? Why not use Behringer Pet Care! Call 703-685-1071 or email Tidal3@aol.com Barcroft Apartment For Rent: Large beautiful room for rent in my home. Private bath, entrance, patio, computer center, queen bed, kitchenette and a fireplace. A must see, 819 S. Stafford St. $850. Call 920-1311, ask for Marilyn.
Have anything for the Barcroft News? Submissions are due by the 15th of each month. Contact Christina at 271-0631 or editor@bscl.org or 618 S. Stafford St. Ads are due by the 10th of each month; contact Jim Kerr at Jim@bscl.orgAnnouncementsThanks! Dear Barcrofters: Thanks to many of you, we raised over $2,100 during the Plant Sale! Several left over trays of annuals were donated to the Spring Fair at the Barcroft elementary school for their fund-raiser. The charity this year was the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource and Image Center in Columbia, Maryland. Thanks to all that contributed to another great plant sale - Peter and Tom. Please visit my website at http://www.rustymetal.comBarcroft playgroups: New time for Fridays, at the Community House: We are now meeting from 10am - 12pm (instead of 11am - 1pm). Wednesdays is still from 9-11. Call Katherine at 979 7727 for info.
Attention Animal Lovers: The Animal Welfare League of Arlington provides low-cost rabies vaccination clinics eight times a year at our shelter in Shirlington. Shots are given to dogs, cats, and ferrets, and the cost is $7.00 per pet. Appointments are not needed. We hope that you can post the attached flyer and/or publicize the clinics in your association newsletter. If you have questions, please call the League at 703/931-9241 ex. 200.
Neighborhood NewsBenjamin E. Nehrke graduated VMI with honors on May 20, 2004. Prior to graduation he was commissioned as an Ensign in the US Navy. He will be joining the crew of the USS RUSHMORE [LSD 47] which is home ported in San Diego.
Farewells: Two longtime Barcroft residents on 2nd Street are leaving! William Allison is relocating to N. Arlington, and W.R. Mehrtens -- reportedly a resident for almost 50 years -- is moving to Charleston, SC. Good luck and don’t forget us!
Conservation Ideas That Are Not All WetHere are three cheap and easy ways you can protect our water supply during this hot, dry summer:1. Water your lawn early in the morning or early in the evening to avoid evaporation during the daytime heat. An established lawn needs one inch of water per week, but most of us over-water. To avoid this, place three cans at various spots in one area of your lawn. Turn on your sprinkler and time how long it takes for one inch of water to accumulate in the can. Add the three times together and divide by three; that’s how long you’ll need to water that area. Another solution: Buy a sprinkler with a timer that will shut off the water when the lawn is sufficiently wet. 2. Avoid toxic fertilizers, which run off into our streams and pollute our watershed. Instead of chemicals, use organic materials such as compost, mulch, and grass clippings. For example, rather than collecting the clippings after you mow your yard, “grasscycle” them by leaving them on the ground to feed the soil. For those interested in leaf or wood mulch, the County provides it for free (if you pick it up) or for a nominal fee if you want it delivered. You can order online at http://www.co.arlington.va.us/des/swd/mulch.htm#free. 3. Use environmentally friendly household cleaners. Here are some recipes: All-purpose cleaner for surfaces and basins:
- Mix 1 cup baking soda in 1 gallon hot water Laundry:
- Use borax instead of detergent or bleach. This message is sponsored by South Abingdon Water Gurus for You (SAWGY). Okay, it was the best we could do at 9:00 on a Monday night. We are seven regular folks (Shelley Fichtner, Annette Hanada, Heather LaRowe, Paul and Joan Scott, and Kristin Goss and Grant Williams) who started a Neighborhood Water Stewardship Team. Working from a 65-page guidebook, our team meets every couple of weeks to discuss simple steps we can take to conserve water and reduce water pollution. The ideas above are drawn from the guidebook, entitled “Livable Neighborhood Water Stewardship Program,” produced by the Empowerment Institute in cooperation with Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE), Arlington County, and others. If you are interested in starting a Water Stewardship Team, ACE runs ongoing trainings and provides free copies of the guidebook to team members. For more information about that, contact Paul Scott at 703 920 9002. For information on other ways to be a better steward of our watershed, contact Barcroft Parks Chair Shelley Fichtner at shelley@bscl.org.
Save the Date: Arlington County is sponsoring a Watershed-Friendly Garden Tour on Sunday, June 13, from 1-5 p.m. The tour will visit local homes that feature watershed-friendly attributes, such as cisterns, rain barrels, rain gardens, and native plant species. For more info, go to www.co.arlington.va.us/des/epo/pdffiles/garden_tour04.pdf
Updates Along the PikeCPRO Launches New WebsiteThe Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization (CPRO) has revamped its website: see www.columbiapikepartnership.com Columbia Pike Implementation Team The team of representatives from Pike corridor Civic Associations, property owners, businesses and chaired by Penrose resident and Arlington County Planning commissioner, Tom Greenfield, is working with County staff to ensure the Pike’s future unfolds as promisesd. To be included in the email updates, click on the link cpit-subscribe@yahoogroups.com . New Businesses on Columbia Pike Casa Blanca Bakery is a bakery and cafe located in the former Murray’s Steaks space in Columbia Pike Plaza. The bakery brings an international array of freshly baked products to Columbia Pike. Visit them soon at 5041 Columbia Pike. Pan American Bakery, next to Pike Pizza at the corner of S. George Mason Dr. and Columbia Pike, will be opening soon. With a focus on Latin American baked goods, Pan American at 4107 Columbia Pike will be a spot to get your morning coffee and fresh baked bread. Newly opened Bangkok 54 brings a metropolitan take on Thai cuisine to the Pike. With a high-style interior and high quality menu, Bangkok 54 at 2919 Columbia Pike is a delight to the senses. Call 521-4070 for reservations or just stop in. Opening May 8, Kayak Station brings the thrill of whitewater to Columbia Pike. Kayak Station at 1041 S. Edgewood St. is your home for vessels to ride the rapids and the waves. Paddle sports rule at this division of Columbia Pike’s own Ski Chalet. Columbia Pike Farmers Market
Open for another season, the Columbia Pike Farmers Market now includes fresh meats, goat cheese, honey and Neapolitan Bakers. Check out the Columbia Pike website at www.columbiapikepartnership.com for a complete listing of our farmers.
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