Woodcrest Improvement Association

June / July Newsletter

WOODCREST BUZZ ~ JUNE/JULY 2011

President – Mr. Lee Zeigler,  281-0940                                            Vice President – Ms Chrystabell King, 288-7145

Treasurer, Ms. Betty Taylor,  201-0699                                          Secretary, Ms. Josephine Wright,  288-4889

Member at Large - Ms. Maggie Hairston, 286-0440                    Member at Large - Ms. Dorothy Dixon, 281-6274

WATER BILL EXPENSE:  Mr. Zeigler has been advised that the water at the entrance to the subdivision has been turned off due to broken water line.  His information is that if Woodcrest wants to continue this service we will have to pay for the repair and also pay monthly for any water usage.  Please attend the July 23^rd meeting and let your voice be heard.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED:  If you are prepared and interested in organizing the Neighborhood Watch Program as it’s Block Captain Coordinator, please contact Mr. Zeigler at 281-0940.  If it holds interest for you, but you are not certain, and would like to have further information, contact the Crime Prevention Office at 240-4800.

THE “WOODCREST BUZZ” ONLINE:  We will again be able to read the “WOODCREST BUZZ” (“BUZZ”) on the go.  James Brown, Jr. our web administer has reminded us that our web site address is http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/Woodcrest the website will be updated with each new edition of the “Buzz”; other useful personal and community information can also be found there. Please take the opportunity to browse our site.

Mr. Brown has also agreed to provide free computer utilization training for those of us that may be interested. For those of us with more advance computer skills, your assistance can be helpful as a volunteer to maintain and enhance the website. Residents above the age of 12 are encouraged to volunteer.

LEASH LAW:  There was some discussion at the June meeting regarding dogs in the area without a collar or on a leash.  We know that pet owners believe their dogs will not bite, but they have teeth for defense and aggression.  It is the privilege of every person in this neighborhood to leave and/or enter his or her home, and walk around the neighborhood in safety.  If we are pet owners, lets be mindful of our neighbors and keep our pets on a leash.  Thank you!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

JULY 1-31 DISTRICT 4 CLEAN-UP MONTH: The city will pick up all large and bulky items on our regular trash day at no additional charge. NOTE: Dirt, building materials and tree limbs larger than four feet in length or eight inches in diameter will not be picked up.  If you have an unsightly area to report, please notify Susan Carmichael at the Montgomery Clean City Commission at (334) 241-2175

JULY 16, 2011 – FREE GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP sponsored by the City of Montgomery.  Event will be held at True Divine Baptist Church, 4601 Troy Highway, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.  Presenter, Elana Parker.  For questions or inquiries please call City of Montgomery, 241-2427 or fmartin@montgomeryal.gov.  DO NOT CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE!

 August 6, 2011 – Create a BUZZ about BLUE – Join us in the fight against Prostate Cancer.  Sponsored by Greg Calhoun Foundation Walk-A-Thon, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.  Register on-line at http://www.gregcalhounfoundation.org

August 6, 2011 – Calhoun Foods Community Extravaganza, 860 Fairview Avenue.  Drinks and light snacks will be provided.  Free School Supplies Giveaway.  All business and churches interested in setting up a booth please register at http://www.gregcalhounfoundation.org

AUGUST 23, 2011 – MUNICIPAL ELECTION:  Those persons running in our district are: Councilman David Burkette, Mr. Jamel Brown, Mr. James Brown, Jr., and Rev. Sanky.

AUGUST 28, 2011 – MARTIN LUTHER KING NATIONAL MONUMENT DEDICATION AND CELEBRATION – Check out all events taking place that week at http://www.dedicatethedream.org

OUR NEWSLETTER:  If there are any articles, announcements or information that you would like printed in the Woodcrest Buzz, please contact Anne Moore, 4340 Yorkshire Drive, Montgomery, AL 36108 at 281-1960 or email at amoore1@knology.net.  Your contributions will be very much appreciated.