Dobson Woods

Dobson Woods Neighborhood News October 2005

Feb 06, 2006

Welcome to the October 2005 issue of Dobson Woods Neighborhood News, an e-newsletter that covers events, news and issues facing our neighborhood.

Please share this e-newsletter with your neighbors.


NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
A newsletter for neighbors of the Dobson Woods Community, a Registered Neighborhood


In This Issue

Status Check on Committees, Next Steps
City Resources, Services Help Keep Neighborhood Vibrant
Neighborhood Web Site
Updated List of Neighbors
Service Providers List
Moms Pooling Babysitting Services
Neighborhood Events
Ads
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Status Check on Committees
It has been a while since the last issue in June. Apologies from the communication committee. Summer was extremely busy and fall is more of the same. Now that the weather is cooling, it?’s time to regroup.

Last time the newsletter was written, the committee chairs had met and were going to pull their volunteers together to meet and develop plans. The committee chairs were charged with organizing the volunteers who signed up at the April meeting. At this point, the committees and plans are still a work in progress. None of the committees have gotten together and plans have not been developed.

A file with committees and volunteers is attached. If you did not volunteer and are interested, please contact the chair/contact person listed for each committee.

City Resources, Services Help Keep Neighborhood Vibrant
If you don?’t have time to volunteer on one of the committees, there are other ways you can get involved, and they are simple.

Ever see a shopping cart on your street and wonder how to get rid of it? Well shopping carts are expensive and the owners, usually grocery stores, want them back. If you see a cart, find out which store it belongs to and call the grocery store. Provide the exact location of the cart, cross streets are very helpful. The stores have services that will come to collect the carts, usually within a 24-72 hour period. Here are local grocers?’ numbers: Albertson?’s (480) 456-4373; Safeway (480) 838-7452; and Bashas (480) 831-6639.

Another neighborhood nuisance is graffiti. When you see graffiti, take a second to call the City of Mesa?’s graffiti line at (480) 644-3083. It?’s a recorded message and all you need to do is provide your name, phone number and the exact location of the graffiti. Service is usually provided within a 24-hour period. If the graffiti is on private property, it?’s usually the responsibility of the homeowner to remove it. Call the city with questions.

One department that all homeowners in Mesa should be aware of is the Neighborhood Outreach Office. On its site, Housing Codes are listed along with ways to contact the city to report possible violations. Be specific as to which code is being violated and provide the street address of the home in question. The office?’s Web site provides housing codes that all homeowners are expected to follow. Visit www.cityofmesa.org/codecomp/codes.asp, e-mail codecomp.info@cityofmesa.org or call (480) 644-2061.

Neighborhood Web Site Live by Year End
The neighborhood Web site has been established, but it too is a work in progress. The goal is to have content added to it by the end of the year. The site address is www.neighborhoodlink.com/mesa/dobsonwoods

Neighborhood List Updated
The neighborhood list has been updated and is attached. Please do not use this list for soliciting your services or products to your neighbors. It?’s information in case of issues occurring in the neighborhood. If you know of someone who would like to be added to it, please let me know.

Service Providers List
It has been recommended by a few neighbors to establish a service/contractor list where neighborhood rates are negotiated with service providers, from landscaping to exterminating/pest control companies. If you would like to recommend a service provider, contact Paul at 480-777-3588.

Moms Pooling Babysitting Services
Dana Esker suggested that a pool of moms be pulled together who are interested in offering babysitting services to each other for short periods of time during the day. Stay-at-home moms interested in creating a pool where moms can rely on other moms for babysitting services, contact Dana @ dana_r_b@yahoo.com or Chris @ 480-664-1827.

Upcoming Neighborhood Events
Madero Circle Fall Dessert Fest Reminder
Saturday, Oct. 22
7 p.m.
If you plan to come, bring a dessert to share, beverages and chairs
There may be limited vehicle access to the cul-de-sac on Madero
Questions: Susan @ 480-775-3711 or Bonnie @ 480-839-8930

22-House Yard Sale
Saturday, Oct. 22
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monte/Spruce(1000 Block of Monte Ave.)
Questions: Paul 480-777-3588



Ads

?• APL Carpet, Upholstery, Tile Cleaning and Restoration--Contact John at (480) 209-6323. Free estimates and no hidden charges for pre-spotting or travel.

?• Dana Esker is hosting a Tastefully Simple open house in November. Dana also sells Partylite products. With the holidays just around the corner, she may have some gift ideas for you. For more information on both, contact Dana at dana_r_b@yahoo.com.


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If you have an ad or news item for the e-newsletter or for the Web site, please send it to clambrakis@yahoo.com or call Chris @ (480) 664-1827. If you have a neighbor who would like to receive the e-newsletter by e-mail, please forward their names and e-mail address to clambrakis@yahoo.com.