Oakcliff Neighborhood Association

August-September 2008 ONA Newsletter

Aug 26, 2008

National Night Out Report

The National Night Out was held on Aug. 5th at the Oakcliff Church of the Nazarene. It was in the
hottest week Oklahoma City has seen so far all summer. Since it was so hot, we decided to take our
eating indoors to the Church air-conditioning. Jerry Breaux (with New Dominion Oil) & a friend
of his, Walter showed up to cook. THANKS guys for a great job of fixing the hot dogs on the grill
in the heat! We had approximately 50 brave souls show up to brave the 100+ heat. We had hot dogs,
chips, & cookies. For the door prizes this year, we had cash drawings! Cash is always a good thing
and we had so few present at NNO, it went over very well. Those present had a good time with City
Councilman, Pete White, State Representative, Richard Morrissette, Sergeant Hale (OKC Police
Department), & the Firemen from the station that serves Oakcliff at 29th & Eastern. This year we
had the Student Council Rep for Ward 4 also, young Mr. Sanders. Target Representative, David
Puente came and presented ONA with a Certificate of Appreciation for having NNO & a $25.00
gift certificate. The people from KidTrax were present to make all the children ID cards. Debbie
Eddy, from the Visiting Nurse?’s Association was present with no cost Blood Pressure check ups for
all. A very special THANKS to Juanita & Mike Phelps, John Cole, Bobbie Allen, & Pastor
Mike Meeks for the work they put in the on that day. All thanks to those who came out in the heat
to enjoy their neighbors! Next year, the Neighborhood Alliance has said.NNO will be held in
September or October nationwide to avoid the possible heat in August around the county. Please
watch for information about the 2009 National Night Out in our newsletter and the Oklahoman.


September ONA Meeting

Our last meeting of 2008 will be September 11th, please plan to attend. State
Representative, Richard Morrissette and Sergeant Hale with the OKC Police
Department said they will try to be present. This is a good time to get your
questions answered or concerned voiced. A Block Party is being planned, could it
be your block (see details this newsletter)? Please plan to attend the meeting from
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, maybe you have a plan you would like to do or talk about.

If you have something you would like to share with others in the newsletter, send it
to the PO Box -- a funny story, something nice about your neighbor or neighborhood.



YARD OF THE MONTH
WE NEED YOUR HELP!

WE ARE IN NEED OF SOME NEIGHBORS TO TAKE OVER THE SELECTION OF THE YARD OF THE MONTH. ONCE A MONTH THEY WILL NEED TO LOOK AROUND OAKCLIFF AND CHOOSE THE PRETTIEST YARD AROUND. IS THIS SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO?? SEND YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE TO OUR PO BOX.



Neighborhood In Action

All Summer and Fall, the Oakcliff Church of the Nazarene will be helping neighbors in need. At 6:00PM, every Sunday, they will instruct and set up help in the Oakcliff neighborhood - Helping the Elderly, Shut-in, Single Moms with various tasks ( Mowing, Tree Trimming, Other). ONA will suggest persons who qualify as recipients. We thank them for the service they will be doing for our neighborhood. Come to the meetings or go to the church on Sunday if you are in need of this help.

The Oakcliff Church of the Nazarene is also starting the children's Wednesday Night Caravan Program. This is a Christian Scouting program that teaches lots of different things. It is for ages
3 through the 5th grade. The program starts at the same time as Wednesday night services do (7:00 PM) beginning Wednesday August 27th but you can join after that date. Call the church for further details at 672-8150. What a great time for kids to learn new skills, make friends and have a good time!



SOME NUMBERS YOU MAY NEED:

Ward 4, (Oakcliff is in this ward)
City Councilman Pete White 397-2404 or ward4@okc.gov

Our police station: Santa Fe Division - 316-4650

Action Line (to report code & zoning violations)------ 297-2535

Yard Waste -------- 297-2833

Burn Permits -------- 297-3584

Abandoned Cars -------- 297-2535

Child Abuse Hotline (State) -- 1-800-522-3511

Get lots more information & numbers in a booklet called ?“Guide to City Government?” available at you Oakcliff Neighborhood Association Meeting --- free!



Gateways Update

59th & Shalimar - The Oakcliff Church of the Nazarene has been doing a really fine job of keeping
this gateway beautiful ?– Special thanks to all who are working so hard to keep this one up!!!!!!!!!!
Bryant & Parker ?– Wow, what a transformation since a really great neighbor Alan Jones with A &
W Lawn Service. If you need lawn work you might consider asking Alan, he is sure doing a great
job on Parker ?– special thanks to Alan for all the hard work, it really is nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
44th & Shalimar ?– WE NEED HELP! If this is your entry can you lend a hand? Juanita & Mike Phelps mowed, pulled weeds and picked up the trash in the last week of August. If more would offer it would not be too much for any one family. Please consider giving an hour or two to help make the entry a nice place. This is what your visitors see when they come to your home. Call 672-3192.

If you see trash on any of the gateways, please stop to pick it up.



Oakcliff Community ------- Big Block Party!!!!!!!!

When: September 20, 2008
Where: Brookdale Drive will be blocked as it runs off Parker
Why: For a Fun filled time!


Most people will agree that there are advantages to knowing your neighbors. For example, what if you're baking a recipe and run short on sugar? Where will you turn to borrow a cup? Kidding aside, it's beneficial for the safety of our homes and children that neighbors look out for one another. It's helpful if neighbors can spot a stranger on the street, and especially if one is lurking near your home. Children need to know where they can turn in an emergency and the difference between a friendly neighbor and a stranger. A concerned community helps to create a sense of well being and safety for all.

That's why we are giving a block party. Block parties provide the opportunity for old neighbors to socialize, new neighbors to make new friends and just have a good time! Even if you don't become best friends, it becomes a little easier to identify a neighbor or know if someone lives in your neighborhood.

This block party has been planned to give the community a chance to get outdoors with your neighbors, enjoy some good food, fellowship, activities and entertainment. You may learn we have some talented neighbors that are very entertaining. Come have fun and learn how making friends helps make a better place to live. We hope to have leaders from the community and local police to meet and great.

Sponsored by: Oakcliff Neighborhood Association
Hosted by: D.J. Master Blend & Gennie G

If you can help or would like to donate time, talent or treasury call Bernesta Pickney ---- 672 6028



ONA 2008
Meeting Dates
Coming up

September 11th

Meetings are at 6:30 PM
At
Oakcliff Church of the Nazarene 3601 SE 59th
(59th & Shalimar)

Last meeting
Until 2009!!!!

HAVE YOU JOINED ONA YET?

WHY NOT?

IT HELPS YOU!

Come make new friends and renew old ones
at our Block Party (read about it)