Woodlands of Riverside

July/Aug/Sept. 2009

Jul 04, 2009

June, July, August Newsletter stuff

The Association picnic is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th at Franke Park, Pavilion # 2. Lunch. consisting of Lee?’s Famous Recipe Chicken, Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Potato Salad and Beverage will be served beginning at 12 Noon. For those attending: if your last name begins with ?“A thru M?”, please bring a dessert. If your last name begins with ?“N thru Z?”, please bring a salad or fruit. We will need volunteers to help with setup, cleanup and games for children.
A SHORT MEETING WILL BE HELD WHILE DINING. Guest Speaker, Harold West, will talk on the topic of ?“Safe at Home?”, an organization that assists ?“at risk?” citizens, ie, seniors, handicapped persons, etc.
PLEASE NOTE ?– reservations (for both adults and children) are required on or before July 17th. Contact any Board Member.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW NEIGHBORS
Lindsay Fisher & Benjamin Johnson ?– 5222 Stonecreek Trail
Gloria Berndt ?– 5421 Inland Trail
Stuart Engler & Emily Simpson ?– 1612 Channel Pl.
Timothy Robinson & Douglas Speakman ?– 5205 Bedrock Court
Robin Johnson & Brian Lavigne ?– 5303 Stonecreek
Matt & Maria Hoffman ?– 1512 Rapids Way
Daniel Gregory & Laura Potts ?– 5228 Stonecreek

BIG THANKS to Mike Maciejewski, Matt Dager, Dave Berg and Mike Ripley for watching the dumpster on Clean Up Day. They each received a T Shirt, work gloves and trash bags supplied by the City, for volunteering their time. This yearly event is a great opportunity for our residents to dispose of unwanted items, free of charge, and the Association appreciates those who volunteer an hour of their time to help each year.

To Woodlands Residents
If you are receiving the ?“Extra?” once a week (delivered in a blue plastic bag and tossed onto your driveway) and want to stop delivery, please call 461-8827.

Sidewalk reminder: each homeowner is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of their sidewalks, including keeping them free of grass and litter.

The June winner of the Yard of the Month is Hubert and Roberta Runkle at 5329 Inland Trail. Congratulations. The Association and your neighbors appreciate your efforts to keep your yard beautiful. At the end of the month, please choose your winner for July, notify a Board Member of your choice, deliver the yard sign and the criteria list to that homeowner, and your $25.00 award will be delivered to you. Thank you.

Special Thanks to Carol Laisure for assuming Block Captain duties for Section 4.

Healthy Tip
Blueberries might be small, but don?’t be fooled. This super food has a lot of antioxidants, such as vitamin C. Antioxidants help fight disease by protecting against unstable molecules called ?“free radicals?”. Free radicals cause cell damage. This might raise a person?’s risk for cancer, heart disease or Alzheimer?’s disease

BACKYARD CAMPFIRES
City Ordinance Section 94.71 prohibiting open burning within city limits does include an exemption to allow for family cookout campfires. however this exemption is subject to (among others) the following: fire must be attended by responsible party at all times until completely extinguished and if the fire creates a smoke nuisance, or hazardous conditions exist, the open burning shall be immediately extinguished. If you have a campfire and your neighbors are being ?“smoked out?” and ask you to put the fire out, you must do so or risk a visit from the fire department.

Remodeling????
If you are planning any exterior remodeling, adding a room, installing a fence, replacing siding, etc., it is important to first contact the Architectural Committee and let them know what you are planning to do. They will walk you thru the approval process.

REMINDER REGARDING
GARAGE SALES
With summer finally here and the economy still not making rapid progress towards improvement, the Board recognizes that Garage Sales will be on the increase as a way to pick up a few extra dollars. Bearing that in mind, however, you are reminded that pursuant to Fort Wayne City Code, Chapter 157, yard and garage sales may not exceed three (3) consecutive days and also note that they may be conducted not more than three (3) times in a calendar year. Be further advised that if you participated in the Association Garage Sale in May, that is considered as one of the three sales allowed per year. Thanks for your understanding and compliance with this City Ordinance.

June & July are good times to apply a grub control if these ?“pesky things?” are present in your yard.
Apply a balanced fertilizer with broad-leaved weed control in late August / early September (if weeds are present).

TRIVIA CONTEST
Something new is included in this newsletter ?– and the prize and rules are as follows:
YOU COULD WIN a $10.00 GIFT CARD FROM WALMART. Deadline to submit answers is midnight, July 15, 2009.
Send your answer (a) via e-mail to bellelawrence@verizon.net and be sure to put ?“Woodlands Trivia Answer?” in the subject line or (b) drop off your entry at 5323 Inland Trail. Include your name, address and phone number with your answer. All correct answers will be put into a hat and the winner will be drawn on July 20th. Winner will be notified by phone prior to July 31st and announced in our October newsletter.
ONE ENTRY PER HOUSEHOLD PLEASE.
THE TRIVIA QUESTION IS: What was the name of Sherlock Holmes?’ landlady?

Having a problem with your street light??? Call 311 to report the problem. You will need the pole number and street address before you call.

SAFETY TIP #1: LOCK YOUR CAR IF YOU ARE LEAVING IT IN YOUR DRIVEWAY OR ON THE STREET.

SAFETY TIP #2: Keep bushes & shrubs trimmed under windows so burglars can?’t hide in them.