Willow Creek Neighborhood Watch

October 2008 Newsletter

Oct 24, 2008



I hope that everyone survived the WIND STORM! What a wind storm it was. I know everyone is thankful for the electricity being back on. Thank You LGE! We are all probably still recovering from it. Don?’t forget that Louisville has several drop offs for debris. I am not sure how much longer they are doing that. So please call 311 for more information.

I have received a few phone calls about the tree debris in common areas. I have been referring them to the Homeowners Association at 241-2573. Because I am not sure myself who is responsible. Thanks for your understanding.

I?’m sorry to the Homeowners Association if I caused any misunderstandings.




Don?’t forget that we are collecting items for CAP (Christian Appalachian Project) www.chrisapp.org Clothing, furniture, toys, schools supplies, food, etc?… Please drop off your items before Oct. 14th at Kim Strange?’s House at 5401 Baywood Drive. Her number is 241-8656 and her e-mail is strng2@insightbb.com if you have any questions. Thanks.



We are having a Halloween House/Yard Decorating Contest for the Scariest and the Funniest. Mr. Dale Clark, Vice President of the Louisville Ghost Hunter



Society, will be judging on Oct. 26th. 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will be given special gifts from the Neighborhood Watch and receive a Congratulations in our next Newsletter.

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

*Carry a flashlight
*WALK, don?’t run
*Stay on sidewalks
*Stay in familiar neighborhoods
*Make sure costumes are correct size and eye holes are large enough to see through
*Use only flexible props for your costumes
*Wear clothing with reflective markings/tape
*Go to only LIT houses
*Stay away from animals you don?’t know
*Young children should have an adult with them
*Know where your older children are going
*Check the candy before your kids eat it
*Toss out tampered candy
*Make sure yards are clear of ladders, hoses, etc?… so no one gets hurt
*Use glow sticks

If you need glow sticks then contact Robert Blevins at his new phone number 693-8285 to receive them for free.




LADIES?’ NIGHT OUT

Some ladies are interested in starting a BUNCO Night. But we have to have at least 12 ladies. The ante will be $2-$4 per month. If you don?’t know how to play we will teach you. IT?’S FUN!! Anyone outside of the neighborhood is invited to join as well. If interested call Beverly Lewis at 241-1625






GENTLEMEN?’S NIGHT OUT

How about a Poker Tournament for you gents? In interested call Robert Blevins at 742-0695





WILLOW CREEK RECIPES

* 2 Minute Microwave Fudge*

Ingredients
1 pound of powder sugar
?½ cup cocoa
?¼ tsp salt
?¼ cup milk
1 tbsp vanilla extract
?¼ pound of butter/margarine
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions
Mix all dry ingredients together in a 8X8 inch microwave safe pan (important to use this size pan). Add milk and vanilla extract. Place chunk of butter/margarine in center (leave butter whole). Do not stir up. Microwave on high for 2 minutes until bottom of dish feels warm. Stir vigorously and blend in chopped nuts (optional). Put in mold or whatever you use to chill for 1 hour. Use real butter for best results. ENJOY!! Beverly Lewis




*Halloween/Christmas Mice*

Ingredients
1 package of milk chocolate chips
1 package of chocolate kisses
2 jars of cherries with stems
1 tbsp paraffin
As needed, red colored gel icing
As needed, almond slivers

Directions
Melt chocolate chips on low in non-stick pot. Add paraffin until melted. Drain cherries. Dip cherries into melted chocolate and lay sideways on cookie sheet (so stem will look like a tail). Using chocolate kisses, with a little melted chocolate on the bottom, attach to front of the cherries (toward the bottom). It should look like a mouse?’s nose. Use almond slivers for ears and red gel for eyes. Refrigerate. Kids love them!! Tammy Chatman.

Do you have any recipes to share with us? Let Beverly know at lbmower@bellsouth.net or call her at 241-1625



HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Roger and Beverly Lewis 43 years of Marital Bliss
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ORGANIZATIONS

Neighborhood Watch has come to your community. What?’s in it for you? Safer streets and homes, community spirit, camaraderie with your neighbors, stronger relationships with law enforcement and so much more. It?’s so easy to participate . Neighborhood Watch embraces and strengthens many items that you may be already doing. Such as watching out for each other and working together to solve our problems. Neighborhood Watch brings along the power of organization and the ability to focus our resources. Our Neighborhood Watch needs you! How can you be involved? You don?’t have to take on a leadership role. You can offer to make a few phone calls. You can write a story for our Newsletter. Or just show up to a community event (even if you can?’t stay long). Touch base with your neighbors. Show that you support the effort. Observe your surroundings. Support your neighbors in their time of need. Or just walk around the neighborhood (good exercise also). Knowing your neighbors makes it easier to recognize strangers.

Had a bad day!! Give a quick helping hand to someone else and feel the warmth of the gratitude you will receive. People like all of us in Willow Creek are what makes a neighborhood successful.


BE CAREFUL!!!





PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR OUR TRICK OR TREATERS



UPCOMING EVENTS
Due to the Wind Strom, Kevin Triplett and Legal Aide got backed up and as for now there will be no HOA meeting this month.

TUES. 10/14: Christian Appalachian Project Pick-Up at Kim Strange?’s House 5401 Baywood Drive
FRI. 10/24: WCNW Co-Captain Meeting 7pm at Kim Strange?’s House 5401 Baywood Drive. 241-8656 (indoors)
FRI. 11/7: WCNW Meeting 7pm at Beverly Lewis?’ House 5404 Baywood Drive. 241-1625 (indoors). Bring chairs/drinks

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
The website is always listed at the top of each page. There is Domestic Violence and Food Help links on it.

WILLOW CREEK CLASSIFIED
Southern Ohio landscaping
Jonathan Meese 648-4493

The River Food Pantry is sponsored by, The River, a church located in the Bluegrass Industrial Park. They give food and help to those in need. They are asking for donations and also offering help. Please contact Justin Mosteller 681-8762 for more info.

Need a Roofer?
Call James Tucker at 939-7204