Greentrees Civic Association

April 2003 Newsletter

Sep 05, 2007

ORCHARD EAST O'K'ED

"Persistence Pays to Those Who Persist," said President Bill Philipps, as the City Land Use Board March 13th approved the Orchard East Project at Kirby and Messick Roads Slated for February 13th, developer Ralph Smith requested a 30-day delay to try to reconcile differences. This was achieved after the developer agreed to views of Greentrees Civic Association, Green Shadows Home Owners Assn and Keswick- Stornaway Civic Assn.
VP Mark White presented GCA's position in his letter of January 30, listing points adopted in the January 22nd meeting. This letter and his March 13th report to members were put on GCA's Website by Webmaster Pam Brown, and are enclosed.President Phillips expressed appreciation to Mr. Smith, VP White, the groups mentioned, and others who helped reach agreement on the project. "Hopefully, agreements reached will govern future land development east to McVay Road," he added. "Luckily, there was a voice to air concerns of homeowners," said Phillips, "and I urge non-members to join with us by sending in their $25.00 Annual Dues."

PROGRESS ON K. P'WAY:
Work continues on improvements to KP from Quince Ave. north to Messick Road. Delayed by State failure to get needed permits, work is almost completed on that part of the six-lane road crossing Howard's Creek. A red light at Stout Road and KP came some months ago at urging of the Keswick-Stornaway Civic Association. Blinking red lights have been installed at KP and Messick between The Greenbrier and the recently approve Orchard East development. The project should be finished soon. When it is, Kirby Road will become a cul-de-sac south of Messick.

Curbs on Greentrees streets as they intersect KP have been altered to permit handicap access.

ANNUAL DUES DUE:
Forgot? Mail your $25.00 for 2003 Dues to VP Ann Brown; 6700 Wild Berry Lane; Memphis, TN 38119.
Make Payable to: Greentrees Civic Association.

REALTOR'S LETTER ANGERS RESIDENTS:

In March John Roebuck Associates, Inc. wrote a letter to residents in the Greentrees Area, offering their services to anyone interested in selling their real estate in view of changes underway in the area. Residents voiced their displeasure to President Bill Phillips, who wrote the firm on GCA letterhead, expressing his objections to tactics used by this firm.

As of April 8th, he has not had a response, though several residents have had a letter from John Roebuck,head of the firm, apologizing for their ill-advised letter and stating a recurrence would not happen.

CITY NEIGHBORHOOD FEST- 4/26 - AUDUBON:

President Phillips invites all Greentrees residents to the City-wide Neighborhood Fest to be held in Audubon Park on Saturday, April 26th. GCA will have a booth. Bill, Guy Treece and others will dispense Moon Pies and Jungle Juice as long as the supply lasts. Come out,have fun and meet people from other Neighborhoods.

WELCOME TO G'TREES:

Neighbors are urged to welcome these new resi-
dents to our wonderful area:
Philip Beike, 2438 Hickory Forest Drive;
Christopher and Rebecca Jones, 6800 River Birch;
Scott and Courtney Wood-Mansee, 6743 Hickory Crest Cove.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Eve Elias and her brother and sister on the death of their Father, K. J. "Johnny" Elias;

Wilma Goode and children on the death of her husband and their father, Winford Goode, long-time resident and supporter.

Angie and Ted Yeiser Family,her brothers and sisters on the
Death of their Father, Joseph Pierpoli.

RECOMMENDED:

Satisfied residents highly recommend these workmen:

POOLS - John Roberts -755-9162;
ELECTRICAL WORK: Henderson Electric Co. - 359-7680

10TH ANNUAL G'TREES GARDEN TOUR:

This eagerly-awaited event has been scheduled for Saturday, June 7th, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Five cooperative residents of Greentrees have agreed to participate in the 2003 Tour, but two more are needed to make this another outstanding event. In addition to creating valuable publicity for Greentrees, funds raised go towards offsetting GCA's expense of maintaining Kirby Parkway and Holmes Park. Interested residents may contact Wilma Goode - 756-4663, Joan Vegezzi - 754-5485, or Cecile Nowak ?–
758-1488.

YARD OF THE MONTH:

Congratulations to these residents for making their yards, and Greentrees, more beautiful.

FEBRUARY: David and Susan Perdue - 6772 Paper Birch Cove;

MARCH: Tom and Betty
Park - 6796 Slash Pine;

APRIL: George and Pat Petkoff - 2258 Hickory Crest Drive.

I SAY, ANYONE SEEN SHERLOCK 'OLMES?

Tom Wheeler, ardent GCA supporter, has written his second book, Finding Sherlock's London. He plans to take small groups of Sherlock Holmes' fans to find the London that Sherlock knew. Contact Tom at londonsecrets@London.com if you are interested in the book or the tours.

LOST/FOUND PETS:

Totally empathetic, Mary Margaret Ware does an excellent job in helping people with their pets. Call her at 756-5826 if you have lost, or found, a pet. She also has a new Email address: waremmj@msn.com