Neighborhood watch program

Wednesday evening was the block captions meeting at the police department. The info was passed out and I am sharing it with the neighborhood. If you are interested in more info on the neighborhood watch program or being a block caption for your block let me know and I will visit with you about it

Shopping safety

Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member.
Dress casually and comfortably.
Avoid wearing expensive jewelry.
Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible.
Always carry your Missouri Driver License or Identification Card along with necessary cash, checks and/or a credit card you expect to use.
Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings.
Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
Pay for purchases with a check or credit card when possible.
Keep cash in your front pocket.
Notify the credit card issuer immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen or misused.
Keep a record of all of your credit card numbers in a safe place at home.
Be extra careful if you do carry a wallet or purse. They are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas, transportation terminals, bus stops, on buses and other rapid transit.
Avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps.
Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. At this time of year, "con- artists" may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings.

Home Safety

Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes.
When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail.
Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic timer.
Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied.
Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home.
When setting up a Christmas tree or other holiday display, make sure doors and passageways are clear inside your home.
Be sure your Christmas tree is mounted on a sturdy base so children, elderly persons or family pets cannot pull it over on themselves.
If you use lights on your Christmas tree ensure the wiring is not damaged or frayed. Frayed or damaged wiring can cause a fire.
Place your Christmas tree in water or wet sand to keep it green.
Never place wrapping paper in your fireplace.

Our front entryway

Yesterday with the help of Michael Noud, Bill Nance and Judy Nance we cut down the tree in the entryway that split about two weeks ago during one of those real windy days. This leaves one tree in the middle and I believe this looks more balanced. The plan is to plant ivy this coming spring as a ground cover.

Fall cleanup next weekend. 11/18-11/20

Next weekend 11/18-11/20 is the fall cleanup. We will need volunteers and your leaves and trash. Remember that each dumpster can only take certian items so be mindful of what you put in them.

Willowbrook picnic

Just a reminder that one week from today 8/28/11 will be our neighborhood picnic at Baumgardner Park thats next to the swimming pool.Time 4:00pm till 9:00pm it's a potluck picnic Hamburgers & Hot dogs will be provied by the WHOA please pring a side dish to share
For more info cantact Shelia Gann at 816 215-4099

Front Entry Cleanup

We are looking for some help. Monday June 13th about 8:00am till noon and 1:00pm till 6:00pm Leslie Long will be working on the entryway pulling weeds planting ivory and putting down some mulch around the flowers. If you can only come by and help for one hour that would be greatly appreciated. You can call Leslie at 224-8323 to get more info and to let Leslie know what part of the day you can help.

2011 Spring Clean Up

Hello everyone. It is that time of year again. We are going to have dumpsters at Willowbrook Ct on May 13-15 The dumpsters are for free to residents only. So if you tell your friends remind them it is $20 per person per load. We will need volunteers to sit by the dumpsters so please remember that. There is a list of what is acceptable and what is no on the flyer that we are handing out.

Spring garage sale.

We will be having our annual spring garage sale on April 29th. So grab what you can and be prepared for a great weekend of selling stuff. You know what they say. One persons trash is another ones treasure. Flyers will be handed out closer to the date. Any questions ask.

Fall Cleanup

FALL CLEAN UP WEEKEND
November 12-14, 2010 From 4p Friday to 3p Sunday
Dumpsters will be located in the Willowbrook Court cul-de-sac.

FREE FOR HOA MEMBERS
$20/LOAD FOR NON-MEMBERS
Cash Only; Exact Change Required

Yard Waste Dumpster: No lumber, rail road ties, landscape timbers,
rock, dirt, firewood OR PLASTIC!!! (Only mulch-ready, seasonal plant
matter).
NO TRASH DUMPSTERS INCLUDED IN THE FALL CLEAN UP THIS YEAR!

For more information or to volunteer, contact Judy Nance at 229‐2757
or Sheila Gann at 215‐4099.

Upcoming WHOA Events: Holiday Luminaries in December &
Annual Meeting in January. Watch for your End of Year Flyer!!
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