Thousand Oaks Subdivision

March 2003

Mar 04, 2003

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To prepare for Arbor Day in April, Tom Fowler, forester from the University Extension Office in Platte County, will be giving a presentation on trees for newly constructed neighborhood (planting, pruning, care, native species). The event is sponsored by the Cosmos Garden Club (Thousand Oaks). The presentation will be at the Union Chapel School Gym on March 27 at 7 p.m.



Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt. Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. Rain date Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. If you have eggs from last year or ones to donate, please give to Kristen Whisnant, 14130 NW 64th Place.



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Thank you to the residents who took time to fill out our Neighborhood Questionnaire. Several ideas have been incorporated into the 2003 activity plan. Questions about the neighborhood have also been answered by the developers.

1. When will the lake ceremony take place? Residents will be notified in an upcoming newsletter as well as a flyer once a date is set. We are also planning to have a trout release depending on how the filling of the lake progresses. The conditions must be perfect but we?’ll try to give notice a few days in advance.

2. When will the Neighborhood Crime Watch signs be posted? The signs are at the Model and we are in the process of purchasing posts. We will then contact the county to have them installed.

3. Will the streets be swept in the Spring? We swept the streets last year for a cost of $500. The truck emptied twice but neighbors commented that the streets did not look any better so no plans for sweeping this Spring.

4. I?’ve noticed builders dumping trash on empty lots and burning banned items. What can I do? The developers continue to share this concern with builders. If you see a specific area of concern, please contact John or David Barth at the Model home. If you see someone burning banned items, please contact the Fire Department.

5. The street sign on Forest has Forest Drive on one side, Forest Avenue on the other. Can this be fixed? Yes, this will be corrected.

6. The post office says my address is really NW Forest Drive. Is it or is it N Forest Drive? This is an issue we are investigating. At the time the street signs were posted, the county provided an address of N Forest Drive.

7. Is my city Parkville or Kansas City? The official city linked to Zip Code 64152 is Kansas City. The Parkville post office delivers our mail. According to the Parkville post office, either city is acceptable.

8. Who is the Home Owners Association (HOA) contact? JD Land, HOA Manager, 6625 Nevada, 880-0315

9. Who do I contact if I haven?’t received an invoice for my HOA Dues? Contact Susan Cooper at SE Cooper & Associates, 587-9558.

10. I heard of a resident that hasn?’t paid their dues. How is the HOA ensuring everyone is paying their 2003 dues? Susan Cooper is in the process of notifying residents. She has rebilled 36 homes.

11. When will Brink-Meyer be paved? Why is the street currently closed? The developers have completed all the necessary improvements per the county?’s request. We are now waiting for the county to complete the project. The street is currently closed until the county completes the paving.

12. Can we add speed bumps or add stop signs to the streets that would be considered a 4-way stop? At this time, speed bumps are not a viable option. We are also unable to get any additional stop signs posted at this time. If you notice people speeding, please contact the police. The more calls they receive, the more they will patrol the streets in Thousand Oaks.

13. When will the playground, tennis courts and new Pool be added? At this time, there are no final dates for completion.

14. I?’ve noticed residents violating covenants. What can I do about it? Contact: JD Land, HOA Manager, 6625 Nevada, 880-0315



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Here is an opportunity for you to become part of a group called Moms in Touch International. It is a group of mothers who meet for one hour each week to pray for their children and the schools they attend. We know our children face much pressure at school and to ?“stand in the gap?” through prayer is the best gift we can give them. If you are interested in being part of this praying support group, please contact Tammy Saylor at 584-1045.



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Learn more about gardening with members of the Cosmos Garden Club. Topics include attracting birds and butterflies to your landscape, perennials for all seasons, and aromatic plants.

?· Socialize with other gardeners

?· Discuss your personal gardening concerns/interests

?· Hear from interesting and informative gardening experts

?· Gather materials to help you cultivate your own garden pardise, however small or large

In 2003 they will also sponsor a Charity Event, held during the Thousand Oaks Community Garage Sale, May 16 and 17. Club members will donate garage sale proceeds to the Tuberous Sclerosis (TS) Alliance, an organization dedicated to finding a cure while improving the lives of those affected by TS (a child in the Thousand Oaks Neighborhood, Kelsi Buren, is a victim of TS). To join or to find out how you can participate in the Charity Event, contact Jess Link at 891-2507 or Kathy Ferguson at 891-9955.



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Thank you for participating in Adopt a Family at Christmastime. Because of your generosity we were able to meet the wish list of four families and provide them a holiday dinner.



<<<2003 Calendar of Events>>>

Mark your calendars for a fun filled 2003!



The following activities are planned for the upcoming year. More details will be provided in future issues of the newsletter or in event flyers (dates are subject to change based on entertainment availability).



April 12: Easter Egg Hunt

May 16: Neighborhood Garage Sale Preview

May 17: Neighborhood Garage Sale

June 28: June Bash

July 4: Kids Bike Parade

October 18: Fall Festival



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**Ronald McDonald House**

Several residents have begun to prepare a meal for residents of the Ronald McDonald House every few months. The Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City serves as a ?“home away from home?” for families of children ages newborn to 18 receiving critical medical care in the Kansas City area. Volunteer to fix a dish or drop off the meal. To participate in this community activity, please contact Christie Allen at 891-0119.

**Neighborhood Support**

Coming from a small community, I was thinking the other day ?‘what is it that makes the difference??’ I realized it is people helping others that make a neighborhood a community. I think it would be nice to start a phone tree of people interested in helping neighbors in times of need. Maybe you know of a family that has a newborn and could use help with meals. Or someone who has to take care of an ill mother and needs someone to check on the house. There are so many scenarios where we can help. I would love to have your suggestions on how we can put a plan into action. If you would like to participate, please give me a call. Because we are so busy, if we work together as a group with each person doing a little, we could make a big difference in a lot of lives. ?—Theresa Emerson, 880-4642



<<<2003 Directories are Complete>>>

Residents should have a copy of the new directory. If you did not receive one, please contact a Block/Social Committee Member near you. A special thank you to our sponsors?…please patronize their businesses! If you are not listed in the directory and would like to be included in the quarterly updates, please complete the following form and return to Ann Dieleman at 6300 N Forest Drive.

?· First Name(s)

?· Last Name

?· Address

?· Phone

?· e-mail

?· Children?’s Names/Month & Year of Birth

?· Children?’s Services?—babysitting, pet sitting, etc?… (under 18 only)





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The Platte City dog catcher has recently made several trips to our neighborhood and has taken animals to the shelter. Please remember to keep your animals in your yard or on a leash. If you have a pet, please take the opportunity to register it for free with resident Lori Buehler (Lucy?’s Barkery Owner and animal lover). Simply send her your name, address, phone, e-mail, pet?’s name and description. If your pet gets lost, contact Lori and she?’ll notify residents of the missing animal. Lori can be reached at 880-4668 or 6215 N Forest Drive.



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Walnut Creek has openings on the swim team and it is open to residents of Thousand Oaks.

If you have any concerns about the school buses or would like to lobby for the bus to go down Forest Drive, please call LaidLaw at 741-4023.

Don?’t forget?…your Christmas lights should be taken down by now.



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If you have questions about the Thousand Oaks Home Owners Association or general questions about the neighborhood, please contact: JD Land, HOA Manager 6625 Nevada, 880-0315

If you have questions about the future development of Thousand Oaks, please contact: David or John Barth. They can be reached at the Model.



If you have other questions, please contact your nearest Social Committee Member or Block Captain.

Christie Allen 891-0119

Amy Barr 891-7879

Lori Buehler 880-4668

Andy Burke 880-8976

LeAnn Cisneros 891-1303

Carol Denny 891-7399

Ann Dieleman 891-9789

Theresa Emerson 880-4642

Ranae Lowe 880-3723

Chris Mauzey 891-9501

Toni Melcher 880-4641

Lisa Morris 891-2521

Cami Pisoni 891-1066

Nancy Robbins 880-6645

Kristen Whisnant 880-9955





The newsletter is published quarterly. For comments or contributions, please contact:

Ann Dieleman

at 891-9789 or

newsletter@Thousandoaks.com