Tuesday, April 01, 2003
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Members of the Neighborhood Watch Planning Committee are: Jacky Thomas, Alice McClellan, Wayne Hill, Liz Hill, Joy Newman, Jean Hart, Jim Rose, Bonnie Rose, Ron Gibbs, Irene Repetski, Arlene Klish, and Ed Simon.
The NHW planning team has been meeting every Friday since March 3rd. The priority for this team is to organize and create the path for beginning the NHW at Longview Hills.
Jim Rose and Ed Simon met with the Police and Fire Departments to get their input and support. Both groups praised and supported our efforts.
Jim Rose and Jacky Thomas made 3 different grids of the park and the planning team decided on the one that divided the park into 16 areas. Jean Hart did the coloring for the charts which were displayed at the St. Patrick’s meal.
We had good response and now have coverage for all the grid areas. Ron Gibbs searched the Web for some information on Block Captain items of identification, such as hats, banners, vests, or patches. At this time, we have not found what we are looking for.
On page 6 is a memo from Ron Gibbs with more input. We thank Ron for his memo. This kind of enthusiasm will make us a success. Ron is a very active member of the NHW planning team, as well as a Block Captain.
We still need of a Block Captain Coordinator. It is not a hard job and it certainly is rewarding knowing that you make a difference and contribute to the success of the NHW.
Thanks to all who willingly took on this project and SPECIAL THANKS TO RON THOMAS for his relentless pursuit of a way to make our park more secure with his innovative creations for security within and outside our homes.
At the Block Captain meeting on March 25th, packets and assignments were handed out. Discussion was held on the lighting system Ron Thomas has designed for our outside street lights. You will be hearing more on this in the near future.
We are ready to begin our Neighborhood Watch Program. If we all work together, we will succeed in having one of the best security programs in the area. Thanks for your cooperation.
Arlene Klish
BIRTHDAYS FOR APRIL
DEL CHINBERG 6th
ED SIMON 9th
SAM WILCOX 9th
ED BEDFORD 11th
REBA PORTER 14th
CLEDA HAMPTON 20th
JOHN MCHUGH 20th
HARRIET PITSENBARGER 23rd
CAROL SADUSKY 23rd
RUTH MARTIN 24th
SHIRLEY PARSONS 25th
EILEEN JONES 29th
MARLENE CRITES 30th
Let's try again with a birthday book. You'll find it on the mail table. Have a look to see if we have the correct information, and if not, please make changes. If you are not listed in the book - and want to be - please add your name and birthday. Thank you.
Betty Scott 574-0980
LONGVIEW HILLS
SOCIAL CLUB
A call was received from Bill Holt stating that he would no longer be doing the directory. He has been keeping the list up-to-date for the past 5 years. He suggested it could be turned over to the Welcome Committee. They could ask each new resident if they wanted to be included. There are currently 3 people in the park who do not wish to be on the list. No one from the Welcoming Committee was present and no action was taken.
Charlene Shimek demonstrated the use of door jammers she had purchased and provided information on where to obtain them. (See page 6.)
The Neighborhood Watch Planning Committee is now meeting each Friday. There will be need for 16 Block Captains and extras for back-up. Several have already volunteered. If you are interested, please contact Arlene Klish.
(Note: We now have enough Block Captains. We do, however, need a Block Captain Coordinator.)
Don Newman asked if bazaar items he has been storing could be donated to a charity. Sue Wilson and Betty Scott will meet with Don to go through the items to see what should be saved and what should be disposed of.
Information above was from the minutes of Cleda Hampton, Secretary.
WELCOME COMMITTEE
There was no report from the Welcome Committee this month.
If someone new moves into your neighborhood, please contact Jim and Bonnie Rose or Bill and Kathy Furgason. They are members of the Welcome Committee and would like to help make new residents feel a part of our community.
THANK YOU
Thank you to all who contributed Labels and Box Tops for Schools. Sam Chase School appreciates getting them.
Gladys Hull and Elaine Lund
I would like to thank everyone for their cards and all the food that was brought to me. They haven't found out yet why Jack has lost so much weight and he has had just about every test under the sun. Anyway, we hope we can bring him home soon. Thanks to all of you.
Bette Owens
SUNSHINE
Cards were sent this month to Lorraine Spencer's Mom when she died and to Dawn Way, the nurse.
WANTED:
Used exercycle with timer preferably.
Call Don Newman at 265-6989
FOOD SHARE REPORT
Thanks to all who donated so generously to Food Share. This month, LVH donated 86 pounds of food for the less fortunate. It is most appreciated by all those who enjoy it. The donation box is located under the table to the left of the mail slots, if you wish to contribute.
LADIES COFFEE
There is a new Ladies Coffee sign-up sheet on the board. All ladies coffees will be "NO HOST" unless there is a special person wanting to be Hostess. Those duties would be to supply the refreshments and make the coffee for that specific day. Then, see that the dishes and silverware are put into the dishwasher and put away after washing.
It works out well if two or more host the coffee. It is not a lot of work, but is easier if there is more than one person.
Please give this some thought ladies - and please come the last Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM and visit with us. This is the only time we see some of our resident ladies. Our next coffee is the 29th of April.
If you have any questions regarding the coffees, please call Jean Hart at 574-6846.
AFFAIRS TO REMEMBER
Easter
Sunday, April 20th
Social Club Meeting
Monday, April 21st, 10:00 AM
Newsletter Deadline
Friday, April 25th, 5:00 PM
Ladies Coffee
Tuesday, April 29th, 10:00 AM
ABOUT TOWN - APRIL 2003
19 Garden and Flower Show
Oregon Coast Aquarium
541-867-3474
22 Shore Acres Senior Trip
Newport Parks / Recreation
541-265-7783
25-27 Oregon Coast Garage Sale
Lincoln City
1-800-452-2151
26-27 Classic Wooden Boat Show
Crab Feed & Ducky Derby
Depoe Bay Harbor
541-765-2633
26-27 Spring Glass Galore
Chinook Winds Casino
1-800-452-2151
LEGAL SERVICES
Seniors, of Lincoln County, 60 and older, can receive free legal services, whatever their income, offered through Legal Aid. For an appiontment, call toll free at 1-800-222-3884 or 265-5305.
THE BLOSSOM SHOP
The Blossom Shop is alive with beautiful flowers, plants, balloons, stuffed animals, candy, and nice giftware. The staff is friendly and committed to serving our customers with a smile.
In addition to delivering gifts for you around Lincoln County, we offer our customers the service of being able to wire flowers all over the world.
If you need a gift sent, but just can’t get out, call us and let our excellent staff help you in choosing a gift suitable for just about any occasion. You can pay with your Visa, Master Card, Discover, or American Express over the phone.
We really appreciate all the business we have already received from those of you at Longview Hills. It is always a pleasure doing business with such nice people.
While you are thinking of it, call us today to send a lovely gift to someone who could really use some cheering up. Or perhaps your neighbor’s birthday is just around the corner. What a special treat it would be to receive a gift from you!
Carol Perri - Owner
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEMO
A Neighborhood Watch Planning Committee has been formed with volunteers whose only agenda is making Longview Hills a safer place to live by neighbors looking out for neighbors, both in terms of home security and general welfare.
The results so far have been to "block" the park into 16 manageable sections, each with a volunteer Block Captain.
In the near future, the Block Captains will be in contact with each home in their responsibility area. They will explain the program and answer any questions you might have. They will also assess to what degree each homeowner resident wishes to participate. Some may be a solid participant, with an arrangement of looking after the homes of others in their absence and/or be cognizant of individual needs and the same being returned. Others may want a more passive role, and yet others may feel they don’t need the Neighborhood Watch. Details will be shared as they unfold.
Ron Gibbs
DOOR JAMMERS AND ALARMS
Available from:
Nordale Services
9794 Forest Lane #592
Dallas, TX 75243
Online at:
Nservices.com
Select Security & Safety Devices
Select Door & Window Locks & Alarms
Big Jammer Door Brace Part 80115
($24.95) 20 gauge steel
Will fit any door, even sliding glass doors
Super Door Alarm Part DSAL-2 ($9.95)
Uses 9v battery 125 deb alarm on/off
If order is $100 or more, there is no shipping charge.
We can get a 10% discount that is calculated automatically by using coupon code C6ZB2. The code is case sensitive and should be entered on the first screen that comes up when the first item is clicked and added to the cart. You will see the box requesting a coupon code near the bottom right of the screen and then an enter button to submit it. It only needs to be entered once for that order no matter how many items you go back and add or change. You will see the 10% discount as you continue. The coupon code box is on the first cart screen that appears before any additional cart or prompt for personal checkout type data.
Charlene Shimek
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
A good time was shared by more than 50 LVH residents at the corned beef and cabbage dinner on St. Patrick’s Day.
Many thanks to Irene Repetski and her helpers (Shirley Parsons and Ron Anderson) for cooking all the delicious corned beef and the others who helped with cooking cabbage, potatoes, and carrots to go with it. Also special thanks to all who helped with the set up or stayed around after to help clean up.
Everyone attending brought (pre-dinner) snacks or desserts and we all enjoyed a great Irish evening.
Alice McClellan
(Note: Please claim lids and a knife left after the St. Patrick’s dinner.)
PLEASE RETURN
Several items are missing from the kitchen. If you have borrowed something, please return it. Thank you.
DON’T FORGET ABOUT
DAY LIGHT SAVINGS TIME
It’s spring time, so you will need to spring your clock forward one hour on Sunday, April 6th.
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