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2008 Winter/Spring News
ANNUAL MEETING
May 5. The annual meeting of the Bayshore Owners Association was held on Monday, May 5. Four board members were elected: incumbent Kari Miles, along with new members Debra Blanchard, Kathleen Riley, and Michael Stahl. The new board met after the meeting and decided who the officers would be. The new board is as follows:
Lorraine Shore, President
Steve Neff, Vice-President
Debra Blanchard, Secretary
Kathleen Riley, Treasurer
Kari Miles, Director
Michael Stahl, Director
Carol Woods, Director
There was a great Power Point presentation of the last year. If you would like to see it, come in to the office when General Manager Susan Green is present and she will show it to you on the computer.
NEW SUMMER MAINTENANCE CARETAKER
May 5. We are very happy to announce that Northern Lawn Grooming will be taking over care of our grounds this summer. The workers are familiar with our greenbelt, having worked on it in the past. In addition, the owners is a master gardener who has had phenominal success with flowers. Ms. Johnson already has flowers picked out for the corner of Bayshore & Admiralty, the Clubhouse, Central Park, and Pond. We are looking forward to spring planting!
NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE & BIG DUMPSTER
May 3. The annual Bayshore Neighborhood Yard Sale was held Saturday, May 3 and it was a HUGE success. Teens handed out over 200 maps of the neighborhood to visitors ready to buy our goods!
Following the garage sale was the Big Dumpster!! Two HUGE dumpsters were located at the Clubhouse. Neighbors disposed of their trash, junk, and yard clippings, etc. for FREE in the big dumpsters. It was there Monday through Thursday, May 5 to 8, 2008.
PICNIC TABLES ADDED TO CENTRAL PARK
May 1. Going to the park? Take along a picnic and enjoy three picnic tables!
SUMMER LIFEGUARD
May 1. We will have a summer lifeguard, the schedule will be announced soon. Kids ages 6+ can come without their parents, as long as a Child Emergency Record is on file. ECR cards are available at the Clubhouse office.
TRESPASS ON AMBER BAY LOOP
Mar 20. At around 10:00 p.m. a male in a green hoodie with black jeans was observed jumping over a fence from the greenbelt into a neighbors private yard. Their dog barked and scared him away and he hid next to the neighbors and then moved to the next neighbors and hid by their homes. Police responded with seven minutes but could not find the offender. Please keep a watch out in your area and immediately notify police of such incidences. Also let the Clubhouse office know at 344-0539 or susan@bayshoreclub.org. Thank you.
FOUND TRASH CAN
Mar 6. The wind was blowing on Thursday, March 6, and someone's trash was found by a neighbor on Chiniak Bay Drive. It is round and made of dark green rubber. Call or email Susan Green to retrieve at susan@bayshoreclub.org or 522-4909. Thank you.
SPRING BREAK LIFEGUARD SWIM
Mar 3. In addition to the usual Saturday lifeguard swim times, during Spring Break, a lifeguard will be at the Clubhouse for children ages 6+ on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 11, 12, and 13.
POOL CLOSURE COMING IN APRIL
Mar 3. Beginning Monday, March 31, the pool will be closed for annual maintenance. Showers will not be available during this time. The pool should reopen after about two to three weeks, depending on how quickly maintenance moves along! Watch the website for updates.
SUPERBOWL POTLUCK HELD AT CLUBHOUSEF
Feb 3. Neighbor Hammond Join us at the Clubhouse for a superbowl party, Sunday afternoon, February 3. Neighbor Hammond is setting up a 9x12 foot screen for the event. BRING a dish to share and your own refreshments. Beer okay! Families welcome.
VANDALS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Jan 2. Neighbor Josef Frelin caught vandals on video-tape. At 2:42am on 1/2/2008, 3 teenagers (assumed) pulled up in a late model dark color Mini-Van with electric side doors. Two of them got out and while a third stayed in the vehicle as the driver. They stole one of the expensive theatrical LED lights used in the X-Mas light show along with severe damages to the wiring and other components.
One of the teens was wearing a cammo jacket and pull over hat, the other in a shirt and cap. The one lost his jacket at the scene and it's a Mens Large Black Kenneth Cole "Reaction" Jacket. If you see anything, please contact police and Clubhouse at 344-0539.
2007 Fall News
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Dec 31. Thank you to hosts Robbie & Kelly Dennis for a great New Year's Eve party. Residents and guests danced to music by MM Production and enjoyed assorted Hors d"Oeuvres by Kathleens Creative Catering, champagne fountain and door prizes. See you again next year!!
TOYS FOR TOTS AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TO MUSIC
Dec 6. The Frelin Family is proud to bring their Music animatied Christmas lights back for a 2nd year at 3740 Amber Bay Loop from 5p to 930p nightly. They are sponsoring Toys-4-Tots. Drop off donations of new, unwrapped toys at drop box by front door.
CITY OF LIGHTS PROTEST
Nov 23. From Anch Daily News, neighbor Ralph Carney trying to enlighten city about global warming. More info
100th AVENUE REVAMP
Nov 1. Check out project website for information about revamp of 100th Avenue slated for Summer 2008. More info
BAYSHORE/KLATT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Nov 1. This evening the BKCC met at Bayshore Clubhouse! There was an informative presentation about the revamp of 100th Avenue slated for Summer 2008. You can visit the project website to find out more about the project at: More info
SINGING PUMPKINS ON HALLOWEEN AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TO MUSIC!!!
Oct 31. Neighbor Josef Frelin at 3740 Amber Bay Loop hosted pumpkins singing to light show in his front lawn on Halloween. Channel 2 News shared it with the city. In case you missed it, Bayshore Friends and Family night for "Christmas Lights to Music" will be November 16-17 from 6-9pm, and officially the Christmas show starts Nov 22 through Jan 5 from 5:30pm to 10pm nightly. 9000+ Multi-Color LED Lights fully animated and themed to music that can be heard on your radio when within a block from the home. Way to go Josef!!!
WOMEN'S SHOWER OPEN
Oct 29. The women's shower opened after a two-week closure for repairs to stop water seepage into women's bathroom. A concrete basin was installed, rotted wood removed from inside walls, and new tile applied to the inside of the shower area. New tile and fixtures make this repair job look great!
CREDIT CARD FRAUD
Oct 23. Please be advised that Bayshore received word today from a homeowner that someone attempted to use their credit card information to make a large internet purchase. Fortunately, their fraud protection alerted them and they obtained a new credit card. While we have no information that this attempt has any connection to information stored with Bayshore, we are notifying you as a precautionary measure. Credit card issuers always advise to closely monitor your credit card activity for unauthorized use. If a credit card you have used with Bayshore has had any unauthorized use, please notify us as soon as possible. Thank you. More info Susan Green 522-4909 or susan@bayshoreclub.org
THANK YOU RE: FIRE RESPONSE
Sep 18. The Torrance family says:
Thank you to all the neighbors for acting so quickly in calling fire department and to Cherie at Clubhouse for tracking us down on the phone. No one was home when the fire started and our dog, who was in the yard, is okay. Thanks again.
NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE
Sept 8. Neighbors joined together in a neighborhood-wide garage sale. Many neighbors borrowed garage sale signs from the Clubhouse to use over the weekend. This sale was advertised in the Daily News and announced with a large banner at the entrance to Bayshore. Hope everybody had fun!
LOST DOG - FOUND!
Sept 1. The Martin's cute Yorkshire Terrier Kimo, who temporarily got lost on September 1st, but was found. Hurrah!
"NOTES" IN MAILBOXES RE: VIOLATIONS
Aug 30. Several neighbors have contacted the Clubhouse saying that they had received notes in their mailboxes citing alleged "violations" of community guidelines. These are not from the Association. When violation letters come from Clubhouse they are on letterhead and will come in the regular mail with a stamp and a signature of who it is from. For more information call General Manager Susan Green at 522-4909 or susan@bayshoreclub.org
PARKING LOT AT CLUBHOUSE
Aug 23. The parking lot recently received much-needed maintenance work. Major cracks were addressed in August and resurfacing will occur next summer after the ground has settled. Three orange traffic cones belonging to Bayshore were stolen from the Clubhouse Wednesday evening, Aug 22. If found, please call 344-0539.
LIFEGUARD SWIM Aug 22 through fall/winter
Aug 22. This fun activity for kids will be ongoing this fall/winter each week on Saturday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participating children need to fill out an emergency contact card at the office. They must be at least 6 years old. Guests may attend for $2 and must be accompanied by a resident and must also have a contact card. The kids are having a great time and enjoying swimming. Don't miss out on this free homeowner benefit.
2007 Spring/Summer News
BREAK-IN AND VANDALISM
Aug 21. Neighbors reported that their home on Perenosa, vacant due to painting, was broken into on Aug 13 and again on Aug 20. The vandals left alcohol and other debris on the carpet, put firecrackers on vinyl in the kitchen after gaining entry through an unlocked window. Fellow neighbors, please report suspicious activity to police. Thank you.
LOCK-PICK SET FOUND
Aug 20. Lock cars, but beware!! A neighbor found a lock-pick set in her yard. According to police these are very expensive. Keep an eye out and call police if anyone seems suspicious.
TRASH DIGGER
Aug 16. On Thursday, August 16, a neighbor observed a young woman in a black SUV was observed rifling through a neighbor's refuse on trash day. Beware of what goes in your trash.
FUN BUT FAKE BEAR TRACKS
June 11. Bear tracks showed up leading from the woods towards Bayshore Clubhouse. They are not real and appear to be made with stencil and spray paint, according to Alaska Fish & Game biologist Rick Sinnott.
BEAR SIGHTINGS
June 6. We have a black bear roaming the area! He was spotted on June 5th on the boardwalk by Bayshore Pond and then on June 6th was seen running down Admiralty Bay Drive.
LIFEGUARD SWIM June 5 to Aug 16:
This fun activity for kids will be ongoing this summer each week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participating children need to fill out an emergency contact card at the office. They must be at least 6 years old. Guests may attend for $2 and must be accompanied by a resident and must also have a contact card. The kids are having a great time and enjoying swimming. Don't miss out on this free homeowner benefit.
NEW BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED
May 7: Three board seats were open, and on May 7 at the annual meeting of the homeowners, we reelected President Lorraine Shore and welcomed new members Carol Woods and Steve Neff.
More info
NEW WEIGHT ROOM COLOR LOOKS GREAT
May 25: Our fitness room was recently repainted after weight room users chose a new color. The paint job is complate and homeowners are welcome to view th e results!
POETIC JUSTICE: ALERT NEIGHBOR STOPS TEENS FROM ASKING FOR $ DOOR TO DOOR
April 3: Two young men were going house to house asking for money for gas. When offered gas instead of $, they took off. The neighbor called in their license # to the Clubhouse. Bayshore General Manager Susan Green contacted the arents of the young men, who were from Gakona, to let them know what the kids were up to in Anchorage!! Thank you to neighbors.
ALERT NEIGHBORS NAB BURGLAR!!!
Neighbors let police know about suspicious vehicles and young men in neighborhood this spring. The culprits were arrested by police and had burglary tools in their vehicle. Way to go neighbors! Good work!!
KIDS SEEN STARTING FIRE
5/16/07: Male seen starting fire in trash can near Clubhouse had red arm cast and dark hair. Another boy and girl were present. One boy's name might be Chris. Teens or early 20s. Please call if you have info. Susan at 522-4909
SUMMER ROAD CONSTRUCTION
If you have questions about landscaping or other, please contact:
Julie Makela MOA 343-7598
Bill McKeever TAM 344-4581
ROAMING DOGS A DANGER
Please keep your pets leased or in fenced for the safety of other homeowners and their pets. Reports of loose dogs, including two bull mastiffs, are of concern. Even nice dogs become unpredictable when they hook up with other loose dogs. Pets should always be under control.
BRUSH FIRE THWARTED
Thanks to the fast thinking and action of neighbors Kim and Mark Welborn and Angel Quepons, a brush fire near the pond behind Sleeping Lady Lane was snuffed out! These caring neighbors used their hands and feet to water and stomp out a fast growing brush fire. The Fire Dept came and verified it was out. It was surmised that a cigarette butt may have been the cause. THANK YOU Kim, Mark, and Angel!!!
BICYCLE REUNITED WITH OWNER!!
May 11: At 8:00 pm on May 9 a bicycle was stolen from Bayshore Elementary. We posted the notice on the website and on the reader board and in one day the bike was back to its owner. Hurrah to communicating moms!
ANNUAL MEETING
May 7: The annual meeting of the Bayshore Owners Association was held on Monday, May 7. Three board members were elected: incumbent Lorraine Shore, along with new members Carol Woods and Steve Neff. Lorraine is a local APD office who has been on the board for two years, with the last year serving as President. Carol is a teacher at Bayshore Elementary and is exicted about being involved in the neighborhood. Steve is a new neighbor who has previously served on the board of the Foxhall HOA in Olympia, Washington, for six years with two years as president. He is a Certified Fire Investigator and holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration. The new board met after the meeting and decided who the officers would be. The new board is as follows:
Lorraine Shore, President
Steve Neff, Vice-President
Carol Woods, Secretary
Ralph Carney, Treasurer
Cal Larson, Director
Kari Miles, Director
Kyle Reeves, Director
There was a great Power Point presentation of the last year. If you would like to see it, come in to the office when General Manager Susan Green is present and she will show it to you on the computer. Alternative, the slide show is available in a notebook at the front desk for your review.
GARAGE SALE & BIG DUMPSTER
May 19: The annual Bayshore Neighborhood Garage Sale was held Saturday, May 19. Bayshore put ads in the Anchorage Daily News advertising the sale along with large banners directing folks into the neighborhood. Small directional signs were available to "borrow" from the Clubhouse to lead people to neighbors' homes.
Following the garage sale was the Big Dumpster!! A HUGE dumpster was located at the Clubhouse. Neighbors disposed of their trash, junk, and yard clippings, etc. for FREE in the big dumpster. It was be there from Monday morning, May 21 through Thursday May 24.
WOLF SPOTTED IN NEIGHBORHOOD
March 21: A neighbor spotted a wolf in the ball park across from Bayshore Elementary. You may want to make sure cats and small dogs are kept out of harm's way ... and for nature lovers, keep an eye out!!
2/16/07 NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING WAS HELD TUESDAY FEB 20 AT 7:00 PM AT CLUBHOUSE
Petty crime can happen anywhere in the city and Bayshore is no exception. The exciting news is that we have the ability to reduce crime in our neighborhood by getting together with a few of our close neighbors and starting a Neighborhood Watch. Between 2002 and 2006, five thousand burglaries were reported, but only three were in Neighborhood Watch areas. Pretty amazing!
It is easier than you might think! So how do you get started?
1) Choose a small area of your neighborhood, such as a culdesac where everybody can see each other or a short length of street where the neighbors can reasonably watch each other's homes.
2) At least 50% of those neighbors fill out a home inventory (photos, serial no's, etc.) of valuables in their home that they keep in a safe place. If you have 8 homes in your area, only 4 would have to complete the inventory.
3) The nice folks at Neighborhood Watch come out and give a quick scan to see that inventories are complete and then give those neighbors special stickers to put on their home letting other know that valuables have been marked with identifiers.
4) You get to choose where to place your very own Neighborhood Watch road sign!! It is that easy!!!
What is Neighborhood Crime Watch? The Anchorage Police Department Neighborhood Crime Watch program is one of the most effective and lease costly ways of reducing and/or preventing residential property crimes. It is a citizen involvement, neighborhood and community based effort designed to assist citizens and the police in reducing crime and increasing an overall sense of peace, safety and security in the neighborhood. Link to more info
How else can it help neighbors?
You can make a neighborhood program work for you. It can include more than just crime watch. You can include such things as:
- Emergency preparedness
- Citizen initiatives (i.e. better street lighting, snow removal, sidewalks)
- Homeland security
- Watching out for elderly neighbors
- Vacations (make sure someone shovels driveway, picks up newspapers, puts footprints in snow as if someone is coming and going)
Please visit the Neighborhood Watch website or call your Bayshore General Manager for more information. Don't wait!! Call today!!!
More info: Susan Green, General Manager at susan@bayshoreclub.org or (907) 522-4909
11/6/06 FALL HAPPENINGS
Car Break-in CAUGHT on Video! Early Friday Oct 13 at 445am, a security camera on Amber Bay taped a tall, slender male wearing a gray hoodie down to his knees take his time walking from car to car checking for unlocked doors and then settling into an auto for 11 minutes to rifle through and steal the contents. LOCK YOUR CARS and WATCH FOR THIEF. This has been an ongoing problem in neighborhood for past year or more. On Wed Oct 18 a neighbor saw a person matching thief's description photographing back yards at Bayshore & 100th. More info: 522-4909 Susan
New Concrete Sidewalk
Check out the back of the Clubhouse where new concrete sidewalks have been installed. They are designed to keep out winter flooding from Clubhouse basement!
Cats Please Stay Home!!
Please keep cats home. A white cat on Amber Bay Loop is roving yards and attacking other cats. All cats and dogs should be on a leash when outside. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
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