Holiday Tree Collection

The City’s Department of Solid Waste Management will collect Christmas trees for recycling for all Solid Waste customers from January 5-30, 2009. Trees should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on residents’ normal household collection day. Trees taller than six feet should be cut in half. Residents should also remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, garland, and ornaments, as well as stands, nails, and other hardware. Residents are also asked to not place trees in bags.

Christmas trees may also be dropped off at the City’s Waste Disposal & Recycling Center at 2115 East Club Boulevard, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at no charge until January 30. Customers are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. Trees delivered after that date will be subject to the usual disposal fees

CAROLING FOR CANS ~ A GREAT SUCCESS!!!

The Caroling for Cans event was such a great success! Thank you to all the Grande Park residents that participated, both Caroling and donating! We had about 20 carolers!!!! And we collected a huge amount of donations for the Durham Rescue Mission! My mini-van was full!

Everything from canned food, diapers, hygiene items to Diabetes equipment, baby bottles and shampoo was donated! The Rescue Mission was very excited for the delivery and very appreciative! We hope to have this event annually, it really helped me, and hopefully others, get in the spirit of the holiday season! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

DON'T FORGET ITS TONIGHT!!!!

GRANDE PARK CAROLING FOR CANS

Please join the Grande Park Caroling for Cans event to benefit the Durham Rescue Mission. http://www.durhamrescuemission.org/

On Sunday, December 21, 2008, please place a donation of canned food or other needed items beside your mailbox. A group of Grande Park Carolers will be Caroling at those houses that have put a donation out. We will collect the items and bring them to the Rescue Mission for those that can really use them at this time.

We will be Caroling around sunset, so please have your cans out by 5pm that evening. If you would like to place luminaries out to light our way, please do so!

We will also be scouting out the BEST HOLIDAY DECORATED HOME again this year! A $25 gift card to Lowes will be awarded by the HOA to the home with the most spirit this holiday season!

If you would like to ‘Carol’ with us, or if you have any questions about Caroling for Cans or Holiday decoration contest, call Carol at
341-1174.

We would love to have as many people join us as possible!

Thank you and have a joyous holiday season!

Durham Fire Department Collects Toys In Exchange For Fire Truck Rides

This holiday season, Durham children will again have a little extra something to smile about thanks to an annual campaign by the City of Durham Fire Department (DFD).

The DFD is launching its 2008 Toys-4-Rides Campaign by giving free rides on their fire engines in exchange for new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages. On Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, citizens are asked to bring toys for children of all ages to either Fire Station #1, located at 139 E. Morgan Street, or Fire Station #2, located at 1001 Ninth Street, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Those who are unable to attend during the 2008 Toys-4-Rides Campaign, but still wish to participate, are encouraged to take toys to any local City of Durham Fire Station during business hours, from now until December 21.

The collected toys will be distributed to children in need throughout Durham County during the month of December. The DFD’s Toys-4-Rides is held in conjunction with the U.S. Marine's Toys-4-Tots Program.

For additional information on the 2008 Toys-4-Rides Campaign, contact Angelica Stroud, community relations coordinator and public information officer for the DFD, at (919) 560-4233, extension 242 or via e-mail at Angelica.Stroud@durhamnc.gov.

Thanksgiving would not be the same without turkeys, yet very few people take the time to learn how to handle them properly. Any poultry needs special attention when handling. Thawing a frozen turkey the proper way is important to the safety of your family. Never thaw a turkey at room temperature because this promotes the growth of dangerous bacteria.

The safest way to thaw a turkey is to thaw it in the refrigerator. You should do this with the turkey still in its' own unopened wrapper breast facing up and placed on a tray. The accepted rule of thumb for time is 1 day refrigerator thawing for every four pounds of turkey.

Start holiday cooking with a clean stove and oven. Keep the kitchen off-limits to young children and adults that are not helping with food preparations to lessen the possibility of kitchen mishaps. When cooking, do not wear clothing with loose sleeves or dangling jewelry. The clothing can catch on fire and the jewelry can catch on pot handles, causing spills and burns.

Cook on the back burners when possible and turn pot handles in so they don't extend over the edge of the stove. Never leave cooking unattended. If you must leave the kitchen while cooking, turn off the stove or have someone else watch what is being cooked.

Deep Frying Turkeys....Ah, nothing is better than turkey on Thanksgiving Day. And now, many families are choosing to deep fry their turkeys instead of cooking them the old fashioned way. There are dangers associated with using turkey fryers. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff recommend consumers who choose to fry turkeys follow the following safety guidelines: Keep fryer in FULL VIEW while burner is on. Place fryer in an open area AWAY from all walls, fences, or other structures. Never use IN, ON, or UNDER a garage, breezeway, carport, porch, or any structure that can catch fire. Raise and lower food SLOWLY to reduce splatter and avoid burns. COVER bare skin when adding or removing food.

Check the oil temperature frequently. If oil begins to smoke, immediately turn gas supply OFF. If a fire occurs, immediately call 911. DO NOT attempt to extinguish fire with water.

For safest operation, the Durham County Fire Marshal’s Office recommends that consumers follow these guidelines as they prepare to use a turkey fryer:

Make sure there is at least 2 feet of space between the liquid propane tank and fryer burner.

Place the liquid propane gas tank and fryer so that any wind blows the heat of the fryer away from the gas tank.

Center the pot over the burner on the cooker.

Completely thaw (USDA says 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds) and dry turkey before cooking. Partially frozen and/or wet turkeys can produce excessive hot oil splatter when added to the oil.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the proper amount of oil to add.

If those are not available: Place turkey in pot. Fill with water until the turkey is covered by about 1/2 inch of water remove and dry turkey. Mark water level. Dump water, dry the pot, and fill with oil to the marked level.

By following the above directions, you can ensure that your family will have a happy, safe & tasty Thanksgiving holiday!For more information on safety, please contact your local Emergency Medical Service or Fire Department.

Durham County Fire Marshal/Emergency Management
Safety & Training Officer
2422 Broad St., Durham, NC 27704
919-560-0660

CodeRED Emergency Notification System

		Durham County Government has instituted the CodeRED® Emergency Notification System - an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications. This system allows us to telephone either all subscribers or geographically-targeted areas of the County in case of an emergency situation that requires immediate action (such as a boil-water notice, missing child, or evacuation). The system is capable of dialing up to 60,000 phone numbers per hour. It then delivers a recorded message to either a live person or an answering machine, making three attempts to connect to any number. THIS MESSAGE SYSTEM WILL ONLY BE USED FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES Examples of times when the CodeRED system could be utilized: Drinking water contamination Utility outage Evacuation notice & route Missing person Fires or Floods Bomb threat Hostage situation Chemical spill or Gas leak Other emergency incidents where rapid and accurate notification is essential for life safety Residential and Business Data Update Page Residents and business are able to input an unlisted number, cell phone number, or other secondary phone number into the system for contact during an emergency situation. To enter your number into the system, please visit the Durham Residential & Business Data Update Page.

Crime Alert

The following information has been released by Deputy Paul Aiken of the Durham County Sheriff's Department regarding recent break-ins in Northern Durham County:

Be on the lookout for a BLACK/DARK GREEN 1999 MAZDA 626, license plate WYK-4095, possibly occupied by Latoya Shamika Lloyd, black female, DOB 12-16-86, and Quidia Marie Robinson, black female, DOB 5-10-87. They are possible suspects in residential break-ins in Northern Durham County. Latoya Lloyd has been arrested in the past for residential break-ins in the above mentioned area.

If you have information regarding these individuals, please contact Sgt. Davis of the Sheriff's Dept. at 560-0880. If you have questions, call Deputy Paul Aiken at 560-0624.

If you see these suspects in our area, please call 911.

This information has been confirmed by Lt. O'Neal, District 2, Durham Police.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Halloween Safety Tips
for Trick-or-Treaters
• Carry a flashlight
• Walk, don't run.
• Stay on Sidewalks
• Obey traffic signals
• Stay in familiar neighborhoods
• Don't cut across yards or driveways.
• Wear a watch you can read in the dark.
• Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground.
• Shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your costume)
• Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house.
• Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props.
• (If no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic
• Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape.
• Approach only houses that are lit.
• Stay away from and don't pet animals you don't know.

For Parents
• Make your child eat dinner before setting out.
• Young children should be accompanied by an adult.
• If your children go on their own, be sure they wear a watch, preferably
one that can be read in the dark.
• If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material.
• Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home.
• You should know where they're going.
• Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be
inspected before consuming anything.
• Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks
suspect.

For Homeowners
• Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flower pots that
can trip the young ones.
• Pets get frightened on Halloween. Put them up to protect them from cars or inadvertently biting a trick-or-treater.
• Battery powered jack o'lantern candles are preferable to a real flame.
• If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from where trick-or-treaters will be walking or standing.
• Make sure paper or cloth yard decorations won't be blown into a flaming candle.
• Healthy food alternatives for trick-or-treaters include packages of low-fat crackers with cheese or peanut butter filling, single-serve boxes of cereal, packaged fruit rolls, mini boxes of raisins and single-serve packets of low-fat popcorn that can be microwaved later.
• Non-food treats: plastic rings, pencils, stickers, erasers, coins.

More Vehicle thefts reported

There were a few cars broken into at Aldersgate Church last night around 5-6 pm. The windows were smashed and valuables stolen. These incidents are too close for us to ignore. We all need to be on the look out for suspicious activity around Grande Park and take precautions to avoid being a victim!

Here are some tips from the Durham PD:
Car Theft
If you warm up your car on a cold morning, use a second key to lock the running vehicle.
Never leave your keys in the car or ignition.
Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is in front of your home.
Always park in busy, well-lighted areas.
Install a mechanical device that locks to the steering wheel, column, or brake to prevent the wheel from being turned more than a few degrees.
Investigate the purchase of an auto security system if you live in a high-theft area or drive a theft-prone vehicle.
Carry your registration and insurance card with you. Don't leave personal identification documents or credit cards in your vehicle.
Copy your license plate and vehicle identification (VIN) numbers on a card and keep them with your driver's license. If your vehicle is stolen, police will need this information promptly.

Car Break-ins
Secure your vehicle at all times. Lock your doors and do not crack open your windows even in the summertime.
Do not leave valuables such as laptop computers, cellular phones and chargers, cash, loose change, radar detectors, detachable stereo covers, GPS, CDs, portable DVD players, sports equipment, and important papers and documents in your vehicle.
Do not leave packages in plain view inside your vehicle. Put them in the trunk or cover them up.
Keep a record of serial numbers for stereo equipment, amplifiers, and other personal items.
Park your vehicle in a well-lighted area.
Be aware of your surroundings and your neighbors.

Report suspicious activity to 911 immediately – when in doubt, call 911.

Please also comment on this blog about suspicious activity that you have seen. The more we communicate with each other, the better able we will be to prevent or deter criminal activity in Grande Park!

ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN

On Saturday, Oct.18 between 3:30 and 5:30 pm, someone attempted to break into a home on Mystic Dr. They tried to kick in the front door, but were unsuccessful. The police responded and took a statement and were able to lift a shoe print from the front door. The officer stated that it was a shoe worn mostly by teenage boys. There have been other recent property thefts from open vehicles around the neighborhood too, including a laptop, GPS and portable DVD player from 3 different vehicles in driveways on Mystic and Darden.

Several people around the neighborhood have seen 3 teenage African American boys roaming around Grande Park. They were seen yesterday, the day of the attempted break-in. They all were wearing back-backs! If you see these boys, or any person that you don't recognize as living in Grande Park, PLEASE CALL 911 and YOUR BLOCK CAPTAIN!

As we move into the holiday season and in these uncertain economic times, we all need to take precautions against crime and thefts!

Please keep your car and house doors and windows locked, personal items inside and garage doors closed to be safe. Please report any suspicious activity to the Police and call 911 in case of an emergency! (or the non-emergency #560-4582)

WE ALL LIVE IN GRANDE PARK , LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO

MAKE IT A SAFE AND GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!

GRANDE PARK FALL FESTIVAL

When: OCTOBER 18th , 3-5 pm

Where: CAREY PLACE

What: A great time to play with neighbors and usher in the Fall!

~ BOUNCE HOUSE
~ REFRESHMENTS, GAMES AND ACTIVITES
~ A VISIT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

~ SHERIFF DEPARTMENT CHILD ID CARDS

We need help to make this a successful event! If you would like to volunteer, or bring refreshments, please e-mail Carol or Shinnette (click on our names at the bottom of this site!)

More information to come, please check back to this site

and check your mailbox for the flyer!

Durham Begins Free Curbside Bulky Item Pickup October 6

Disposing of old furniture and appliances is now as easy as dragging it to your curb. Effective Monday, October 6, 2008, City of Durham residents that receive curbside solid waste and recycling collection will now begin to receive free bulky item and white goods collection as well. According to Donald Long, director of the City’s Department of Solid Waste Management, the new curbside service is an expanded opportunity for residents to easily maintain the appearance of their properties.

“This new service allows our residents to get rid of bulky items and white goods at the curb with a monthly pick up,” Long said. “In the past, residents had to contact Durham One Call to schedule a bulky item pick up. Now, they will just need to sit out their bulky items and white goods on their scheduled day and we’ll handle it from there.”

Bulky items are considered common household items, such as furniture, exercise equipment, vacuums, grills, and bicycles, which do not fit inside the regular roll-out carts.

White goods are items such as refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners, dishwashers, washers, and dryers.

Residents should place no more than five bulky items and/or white goods on the curb by 7 a.m. the day of their scheduled pick up.

The new collection schedule for Grande Park is as follows:
Bulky Item Collection – Third Monday of the month
White Goods Collection – Third Thursday of the month.

There are certain items that are prohibited from being included in this new monthly curbside service. These items include rocks, dirt, building materials, construction debris, loose leaves, large tree limbs, tree stumps, tires, propane tanks or car parts. These items should still be taken to the City’s Waste Disposal and Recycling Center at 2115 East Club Boulevard, Durham. Hazardous materials such as chemicals and paint are also prohibited with this new service and should be disposed of at the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Center, located at 1900 East Club Boulevard, Durham.

In addition to the new curbside bulky item pickup service, the City’s Department of Solid Waste Management is now also offering a new roll-off container rental service for both residents and business owners who need a large, temporary container to remove up to two tons of garbage from their properties. The 20-yard containers, which will hold 10 full-size pickup truck loads, are available for rent by the day, on weekends or up to seven days and the fee includes container delivery and removal.

Hello Neighbors! GRANDE PARK will be participating in the 25th Anniversary of NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, an annual event designed to strengthen our neighborhoods though police-community partnerships. The goal is to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, build support and participation in local anti-crime programs and, most importantly, send a message to criminals that our neighborhood is organized and fighting back. It's also the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbors even better!

GRANDE PARK's NATIONAL NIGHT OUT event will be held TUESDAY AUGUST 5TH from 7-9 pm at the GRANDE PARK PLAYGROUND!!!

Refreshments for the kids and adults will be provided. Please plan to stop by, meet some neighbors and get information about GRANDE PARK's CRIME WATCH PROGRAM. Learn who your block captain is and provide your contact information so that your block captain can contact you in the event of a crime event in the area.We look forward to seeing you and your family at

GRANDE PARK's NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT
TUESDAY AUGUST 5 FROM 7-9PM AT THE GRANDE PARK PLAYGROUND!

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Carol Hammett at 341-1174 or
Shinnette Richmond at 471-8991

Hey Neighbors!! The HOA Board will be attaching small American Flags to each mailbox to show Grande Park's Independence Day spirit and unity. We will re-collect the flags after the 4th for use in future years. If you have any questions please feel free to contact one of the Board members. Thanks!

Just a reminder we're still under Stage III Water Restrictions

which include the following Mandatory Measures:
1. Customers may water lawns, grass, trees, shrubbery, flowers, golf greens or vegetable gardens on Wednesdays and Saturdays ONLY, between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. OR 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

2. Customers may only water during ONE of the allowed times each Wednesday and Saturday.
3. Do NOT wash down outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, driveways, or for other similar purposes.
4. Do NOT introduce water into wading pools or swimming pools except to the extent necessary to replenish losses due to evaporation or spillage, and maintain operation of chemical feed equipment. Special consideration may also be given for one-time draining, refilling, maintenance, and cleaning activities for both community and private pools.
5. Do NOT serve water in a restaurant or similar establishment except upon request.
6. Do NOT use water for any unnecessary purpose or intentionally waste water.
7. Do NOT wash the exterior of a motor vehicle except where a private well system is used, or where 50 percent or more of the water is recycled or where it can be demonstrated that 30 gallons of water or less are used to wash the vehicle.

Hopefully we will get some steady rain this summer, all the grass is already getting brown!

Neighborhood News

You may have noticed that new mulch and flowers were planted at the entrance to main entrance on Mystic and at the playground entrance. The playground has also been covered with a new supply of playground mulch! There has also been a street light installed on the playground to illuminate the area at night. Hopefully this will deter any undesirable nightime activity up there.

We encourage comments on this blog regarding the neighborhood, so please feel free to post!! Thanks!

GET READY FOR THE

Grande Park Annual
Neighborhood Yard Sale

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

7:00am - 12:00pm

Turn that clutter into cash!

Join your neighbors and sell those forgotten treasures.
All are welcome to participate!!! Please sell items in front of your house.

The Grande Park Neighborhood Yard Sale will be advertised

with newspaper ads and signs. The annual sale generates a lot of traffic, which is great for sales, but please keep an eye on the children in the neighborhood!

Early Voting Is An Option

The Primary election will take place on Tuesday, May 6. However, those who want to get an early jump start on voting have the option to visit an One-Stop No Excuse Absentee Voting site. NOW until Saturday, May 3, Durham's early voters can visit one of three locations:

Board of Elections Office,706 W. Corporation

North Regional Library, 221 Milton

North Carolina Central University's Parish Center, 1400 S. Alston (formerly the Holy Cross Catholic Church site)

Daily, locations are open 9:00a.m., until 5:30p.m. Locations will close at 1:00p.m., on May 3. Visit the Durham County Board of Elections website for more information about the early voting and the primary http://www.durhamcountync.gov/departments/elec/Documents/2008_ONE_STOP_SCHEDULE.pdf

WATER RESTRICTIONS EASING

With Durham's two reservoirs now full, City Hall has eased back Stage IV water use restrictions to Stage III, just in time for residents to begin spring planting.

While customers can now turn on their garden hoses and sprinklers to water their outdoor landscapes, they can only do so once on Wednesdays and once on Saturdays between 5-8 a.m. or 5-8 p.m.

The Annual Grande Park ‘Egg’Stravaganza was a great hit! The kids, at least 20-25, had a ball finding all the eggs hidden throughout the playground. There was a golden egg winner and the winner of the jellybean count. After the hunt the kids enjoyed the playground together which was really nice to see!

IT’S TIME FOR THE….
The 6th Annual Grande Park Spring “Egg”stravaganza!

WHEN: Saturday, March 22, 2008 @ 11 AM

WHERE: The Grande Park Playground!

WHAT: The Grande Egg Hunt for children of all ages! There will be bags to decorate, or kids can bring their own egg baskets! The hunt will be divided up between the ages. Light snacks and refreshments will be available!

Parents: For each family who wishes to participate, please donate at least one bag of individually wrapped candy to fit in an egg by Thursday, March 20. Please label the bag(s) with the number of children participating and their ages. There will be a drop box on the porch of 106 Accura Ct.

NOTE: You do not need to provide filled eggs since we’ve saved the eggs from previous years. The social committee will stuff the eggs with the donated candy. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

If you would like to donate refreshments or for general questions, please contact Carol Hammett (341-1174).

Check your mailbox for the flyer and check this site for updates! THANKS!

Daylight Saving Time is Not Only the Time to Check Your Clock

On Sunday, March 9, the world will move forward one hour for daylight saving time. Daylight saving time, beginning at 2:00a.m. in the United States, advances time so that afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less light. Each spring, time is moved forward. Each fall, time is moved back and an extra hour is gained.

While springing forward in time, it is also a good time to check the batteries in smoke detectors in the home. To address the important issue of fire safety, Durham County Government helps to install smoke detectors in homes across the County. “If someone does not have a smoke detector, we will have someone to go to a citizen’s home and install one [smoke detector] for free,” says Jeff Batten, fire marshal and director of Emergency Management for Durham County.

For more information about fire safety and the installation of smoke detectors, dial 560-0660.

GRANDE PARK
ANNUAL HOMEOWNERS MEETING
JANUARY 22, 2008

This an overview of things discussed at our Annual Meeting held at Aldersgate Methodist Church on Tuesday January 22, 2008.

In accordance with Article V paragraph 3a the HOA Board increased the Annual Homeowners dues by 5%. This will bring the annual homeowner dues to $214.00. These dues will be billed to each homeowner bi-annually on January 1 and July 1 of each year.

Carol Hammett and Yvonne Wright were elected to fill the vacant positions on the HOA Board. These two members will serve for 3 years. There are other positions open on the different committees and everyone is urged to participate. If interested, please contact one of the Board members.

Everyone attending agreed that the Neighborhood Watch program should be more aggressive. A letter was recently sent to each Block Captain to encourage the updating of the telephone tree. This telephone tree is the key to the success of this program. The information on the telephone tree will not be shared with anyone other than the people who are on the list, and only for Watch purposes.

The Social Committee agreed to have the same programs we had last year. Anyone willing to help with these events should contact Carol Hammett or Shinnette Richmond. We are hoping that all residents of Grande Park will participate on 08’.

Annual Block Captains Workshop

Hosted by the Durham Police Crime Prevention Unit
Saturday February 23, 2008
9 am to 1 pm
At Lyon Park Recreation Center
(1313 Halley St Durham, NC)
Contact Melissa Mclean to confirm your attendance:
RSVP by
Feb. 11, 2008
melissa.mclean@durhamnc.gov
or
919-560-4317
Remember to indicate that you live in Grande Park which is in Police District #2.

Annual Meeting Update

Well, not many residents turned out for the Annual Grande Park HOA meeting. We were able to elect a new Board member though; Ms. Yvonne Wright was brought on as a new member! Yeah!
We talked about the past year, its successes and struggles in the neighborhood. Here are some highlights for those of you who missed the meeting:

Landscaping is finally on the right track with Newton’s Landscaping. We will be evaluating the trees growing over the sidewalks along Bivens and Umstead and trimming them back to allow a clear path for walkers.

We want to focus on the playground area this year. It’s 7 years old now, and may need some updating, repairs or whatever to insure that it’s safe and fun for our children. We had new mulch spread at the playground in late summer and will continue to do so as needed.

A street light will also be installed at the playground for safety. There has been some undesirable activity late night at the park. ‘Shedding some light’ on the issue should help to resolve it and keep our neighborhood safe.

Safety, Safety, Safety is another top priority. We want to beef up the neighborhood watch program this year. Our Block Captains are key to this effort. If you have not been contacted by your block captain, please contact them to provide them with your phone number in the event of an incident on your block!

We will keep up with the Social events this year including an Easter Egg Hunt, Neighborhood Yard Sale, 4th of July flags, NNO, Fall Festival, luminaries and the Holiday Decorating Contest. Hopefully we can get even more participation at the events.

If you are interested in helping out on one of the committees (Social or Architectural) please contact the HOA President! We need help and greatly appreciate any that you can provide! There is no long term commitment, and we are all really nice and easy to work with. : )

Copies of the President’s message and the annual budget are available anytime from the HOA President or Property Manager.

ANNUAL MEETING

GRANDE PARK HOMEOWNERS ANNUAL MEETING

TUESDAY JANUARY 22, 2008

7PM @ ALEDERSGATE CHURCH - ROOM 210.

You should have received a notice in the mail about the annual meeting, along with a Proxy Form for voting if you are unable to attend. Any resident of Grande Park can be your Proxy for any vote that is taken at the Annual Meeting. If you need or want more information about the Annual Meeting, please contact one of the Board Members listed at the bottom of the blog. See you there!

Christmas Tree Recycling

Why take up space in the landfill when you can donate your Christmas tree to Eno River State Park? Trees will be used for trail renovation and erosion prevention. Please bring your tree to the park office for donation between December 26 - January 14. Remember to strip the tree of all decorations and remove the stand. No artificial trees!
For further information contact the park office at 919-383-1686.

http://www.enoriver.org/