ELIZABETH LAKE

ESTATES CIVIC
ASSOCIATION

Co-Presidents
Frank Dickseski
Scott Garner
Elizabeth Lake
Vice President
Roberta Griffith

Secretary
Estates
Debbie Apperson Volume 4, Issue 2 April 2008

Co-Treasurers
Jim Yonkos Presidential Notes
Darlene Ward

Architectural
Spring is right around the corner and as I walk
Teri Jennings around the neighborhood, I notice everyone beginning
to get their yards ship-shape. The bushes are turning
Civic Affairs color and flowers are blooming. It’s a great time to get
Al Morison out, take a walk, meet some of your neighbors, as well
David William
as enjoy our neighborhood and friends.
Garden Club
With spring upon us, I encourage one and all to
Andrea Berndt join the Elizabeth Lake Pool this year. The pool com-
mittee, along with a group of volunteers, worked hard
Grounds last year to renovate the pool area. It was a great suc-
Frank Ottofaro cess. Hopefully, we will see more families’ smiling
faces this year. Remember, if you sign up early, there
Neighborhood Watch
Mark Junghans
is a great savings to be had!
The Lake Renewal Committee board members
Newsletter Editor have been working diligently with the city. They had some great news from the City
Andrea Berndt of Hampton, that dredging efforts are going to be moved to the front of items that they
would like to see accomplished. Dredging of the lake and waterways in our commu-
Newsletter Distribution nity is a “win-win” for all of us who reside in Elizabeth Lake. If you happen to run
Carol Lanshe
into Jess Wilkins, give him a big pat on the back for all that he has done!
Pool/Swim Team Keep an eye out for information about more community social events this
Oscar Alvarez year. Many are in the works, and it looks like there will be plenty of fun in store for
all of us.
Social Activities – Adult I can’t help but mention the effort that our Grounds and Architectural boards
Pat Brodeur contribute to make our neighborhood look great! Happy spring and see you around
Melissa Burnette
the neighborhood!
Social Activities – Children Frank Dickseski
Bridget Breden
Laura Ketterman

Waterways Renewal Neighborhoods USA 2008 Conference

Jess Wilkins
Elizabeth Lake Estates has been selected to be showcased on the Hampton
Web Site Pride Tours during the Neighborhoods USA 2008 Conference on May 23rd, 9-11 a.m.
Gene Grant A bus will bring conference participants on a tour of our neighborhood, stopping off at
the pool for additional presentations and refreshments. So let’s make a special effort
Welcome Committee
Claire Neubert
to get that spring cleanup done early, and our yards looking great for the tour. Special
thanks to the ladies of the Garden Club for providing refreshments for our guests;
Debbie Apperson and Oscar Alvarez for goody bag donations; and Claire Neubert and
Andrea Berndt for an oyster restoration talk and demonstration.
 Page 2 Elizabeth Lake Estates

Pool Corner
The weather is getting a little warmer and it is time to start thinking pool time. Let’s
get those membership applications in! We are looking forward to a great summer.
The pool committee is working hard to make this the best summer yet, but we can’t
do it alone. We still need your help and support. You can help by pitching in on our
Pool Cleanup Day beginning at 9am on Saturday, 26 April (Rain date 27 April).
Help us to get the pool looking nice and clean for opening day.
We still need help with management of the concession stand. I have one
volunteer to assist but I need someone to take charge of buying and stocking the
food and drinks. If you would like to help, it would be greatly appreciated. The
concession stand has been a big plus for the pool, and we would like to improve on
the concession stand quality. I will help you get started. Please consider this a great
opportunity to help support the pool.
Don’t have time to spare? Not a swimmer? You can still support the pool
through tax deductible donations. Funds may be donated through the Hampton
Neighborhood Partnership (HNDP), a 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to support
neighborhoods. Donations to HNDP Inc., designated for use by our neighborhood
association (ELECA) for the Elizabeth Lake Pool would be greatly appreciated.
Checks made out to HNDP Inc. can be given to membership contacts Roberta Grif-
fith (848-5165) or Sue Edgette (851-1587).
Early Bird Please, remember that membership applications for the early bird special
are due 1 May. Payment for the early bird special is also due by 1 May. This is a
Memberships are great savings for you and it helps the pool with the initial opening costs. Be sure to
include your picture with the application. We will be working hard to get every-
due 1 May!
one an ID card this year. Go to the ELECA website if you need another application.
Print one off for you and your friends.
Just a reminder that the pool is for members and guests only. Membership
is open to the public, however, you must be a member or guest of a member, in or-
der to enter the pool. Membership fees are very reasonable and we have many plans
to suit your needs. ELECA residents must join to use the pool. They are not eligi-
ble to attend as guests.
If you have any questions or comments please give Oscar a call at 224-2093
or 639-8042. Thanks for your support and patronage. See you at the pool!

New Neighbors

Felicia Barnum Lee Dodson

325 Blake Cir 312 Burgh Westra Dr.
788-8999 383-5755

Teresa Bonanni
354 Eltham Ct.
660-3673

When new neighbors move in, please contact Claire Neubert (325-8557) or dcneubert@hotmail.com
so she can officially welcome them to the neighborhood.
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April 2008
Schedule of
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Events
1 Yard of 2 3 4 5
the Month
• 1 April— Yard of the
12 Month begins
6 7 8 9 10 11 Adopt
Garden Club a Stream • 8 April— Garden
Club
13 14 15 Adopt 16 17 18 19 • 12 April—Adopt a
a Spot Stream, 9 am pool
area

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Pool • 15 April—Adopt a
Cleanup Day Spot

• 26 April—Pool
27 Pool 28 29 30 Cleanup Day, 9am
pool area
Cleanup Day
(Rain Date) • 27 April—Pool
Cleanup Day (Rain
Date)

• 3 May—Tres de
Mayo Celebrate
May 2008 Cinco de May 2 days
early! Bring a Mexi-
can dish to share.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Beer, wine & soft
drinks provided. $3
per person. 6pm pool
1 Yard of 2 3 Tres de area
the Month Mayo
• 10 May—Adopt a
Stream
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Adopt
• 13 May—Garden
a Stream
Club

• 17 May—TGIS
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 TGIS (Thank Goodness It’s
Garden Club Saturday!) Bring an
appetizer to share.
Beer, wine & soft
18 19 20 Adopt 21 22 23 24 drinks provided. $3
a Spot Neighbor- per person. 6pm pool
hood Tour area

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 • 20 May—Adopt a
Memorial Spot
Day
• 23 May—
Neighborhood USA
Hampton Pride Tour
9-11 am
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TINA CHRISMON… Your Neighborhood REALTOR

“Bringing Great People & Great Homes Together For More than 22 Years!!”

Associate Broker, CRS, ABR, GRI, SRES

Direct: (757) 846-4194 Office: (757) 873-3636 ext. 375
Email: tina@tina4homes.com
On the Web at: www.tina4homes.com RE/MAX Peninsula
ELIZABETH LAKE ESTATES MARKET UPDATE
Provided by Tina Chrismon… Your Neighborhood REALTOR
CURRENTLY FOR SALE
Address Bedrooms Baths Sq. Ft List Price
504 Carters Grove Ct. 4 2.5 2100 $279,800
361 Hopemont Cir. 4 2.5 2100 $289,950
318 Burgh Westra Dr. 4 2.5 2802 $435,000

CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT

Address Bedrooms Baths Sq. Ft List Price
403 Elizabeth Lake Dr. 4 2 2551 $469,900

RECENTLY SOLD
Inside Story Headline

Address Bedrooms Baths Sq. Ft Sold Price

501 Brafferton Cir. 4 2.5 2100 $235,000
358 Warrington Cir. 3 2 2072 $278,000
325 Blake Cir. 4 2.5 2685 $370,000

Information was obtained from the Multiple Listing Service and is deemed
reliable but not guaranteed. Square footage is approximate.

Military Families Are On The Move!

They have orders and are beginning their search for a new home with a summer move-in date. Elizabeth Lake
Estates, with its close proximity to the bases, remains a highly desirable neighborhood. If you are thinking about
selling your home, please call Tina today at 846-4194 to schedule your free consultation.

News Bites
Olive Johnston and Sue Edgette submitted an application for a community grant from
myhometownhelper.com to purchase pool covers for the Elizabeth Lake Pool. The covers would pro-
tect the pools, reduce maintenance costs, and serve as a safety net when the pools are closed. You
may read the grant by going to the website at www.myhometownhelper.com, clicking on "find a pro-
ject", then select “Virginia” and enter “Elizabeth Lake”. If you wish to add a comment to help us get
the grant, simply follow the directions on the page. Comments can help show the need for the grant
and do make a difference. Thank you for your support.
The Garden Club is sponsoring a field trip to the VA Tech Trial Garden in Norfolk on 8 April. To join the fun,
contact Andrea Berndt (850-8141) or Sue Han (851-0017).
Yard of the Month starts again in April. Take advantage of the spring showers and glorious sunshine to work
magic in your lawns and gardens. As they would say in Indianapolis, Gentlemen and Ladies, start your lawnmowers!!!!
The next Adopt a Spot will be conducted on 15 April. Contact Andrea Berndt (850-8141) to participate.
We will be conducting Adopt a Stream on 12 April and 10 May. Help us get our waterway in shape for the 2008
Neighborhood USA Conference tour of Elizabeth Lake Estates. Contact Andrea Berndt (850-8141) for details.
The ELECA Directory has been sent to the printer and will be on your doorstep soon. Look for the new edition.
Thanks to Pat Brodeur for doing a great job and making it happen!
 ELIZABETH LAKE The ELECA Newsletter– The glue that keeps the neighborhood together!
ESTATES CIVIC
ASSOCIATION
Dredging on the Move
ELECA
PO Box 1726
Hampton, VA 23669
General Information: The City of Hampton provided an updated briefing for citi-
zens on 25 February. The good news is that City Council approved a plan to use pub-
lic funds to dredge the upper part of the Hampton River and some of the ancillary
channels. The plan includes dredging of Elizabeth Lake and the canal leading up to
We’re on the Web! the Bromley Street bridge. The plan does not include permits for, nor dredging of
http://elizabethlakeestates.net/ “driveways” from the main channel to individual piers. After obtaining local items of
cooperation (see below) the city will apply for the applicable environmental permits.
Application for permits for “driveways” will be the responsibility of the individual
homeowner concerned and this should occur after the city obtains permits for the ma-
jor dredging project.
Items of cooperation:
Access and Maintenance Agreement (for dredging private property)
- Agreement to allow access onto private property to dredge, i.e. the wa-
ters of the lake and canal
- Granting of an easement for future navigation maintenance and access
for public use of the waterways (as they do now)
“Hold Harmless” Agreement (for all properties with structures within 50 feet
of dredging limits)
- Agreement to hold the city harmless for any damage to adjacent piers or
bulkheads (the dredging contractor will have normal liabilities stipulated
in their contract)
Requirements for Stakeholders:
All property owners must agree or dredging will not take place for that
channel.
All property owners on the canal must agree to all of the items of coop-
eration.
ELECA, as the owner, must agree to the items of cooperation for Eliza-
beth Lake.
Property owners who live on the lake and at 508 through 530 Elizabeth
Lake Drive may be required to sign “Hold Harmless” Agreement if the
main dredging channel passes within 50 feet of private piers or bulkheads.
Note: There is no requirement for dredging private driveways, it is an
option for individual homeowners.
Schedule:
Letters of Agreement (LOA) and copies of legal documents (easements, etc.)
were mailed to all affected property owners the week of 10 March.
Copies of the LOA and legal documents will be posted on the city web site,
www.Hampton.gov.
10 April is the city’s deadline for returning the signed LOA’s. Signing the
LOA is an indication of the home owners’ agreement with the plan.
Execution of legal documents will occur after the permits are obtained.
A listing of returned agreements will be posted to the city web site.
The current estimate for dredging bidding is third quarter of 2009.

Let’s do our part and get the LOA’s signed and returned by 10 April!
For questions, call Jess Wilkins at 851-4624.