Lee’s Crossing

Monthly Newsletter                                                                      April 2008

 

 

 

From the President:

 

Dear Residents,

 

Spring has arrived and the schools recess for spring break on April 4 and reopen on April 14. Please be extra careful driving during the break as you can expect children to be at play.

           

Lawns and shrubbery are coming out from their winter dormancy and will soon need attention. Unlike last year, homeowners will have a limited ability to water existing plants without resorting to the use of “gray water”.  For details on when, how, and if, see the website www.outdoorwateruse.com.

           

We all need to express our appreciation to Erroll Eckford for serving with distinction as Association President for the last  2 ½ years. Erroll is remaining on the Board and will serve as the chair of the ACC for the coming year. Officers for the new year include Jim Martin as Vice President, Steve Young as Secretary and Noel Follrath as Treasurer. Kevin Brown will serve as the director overseeing social activities and Carl Trevathan, as a new director, will serve in various areas.

           

We will soon be uncovering the pool for the spring and firing up the pumps and filters in a maintenance mode. We will, of course, open on the Memorial Day weekend and will have further details in next month’s newsletter.

           

We look forward to serving you in the coming year.

 

                                                                        Sincerely,

 

                                                                        Walt Walker

 


Around the Neighborhood

 

 

Lee's Crossing is proud to have three Teachers of the Year for the Marietta City Schools - Lori Bruton, A.L. Burruss, Nancy Walker, Park Street Elementary and Kathie Wood, Marietta Middle School. Congratulations.

 

 

 

Registration for the 2008 Lee’s Crossing Cyclones Swim Team will be held Monday April 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 at the clubhouse.  Swimmers from 5 to 18 years of age (as of June 1st) are welcome to join us.  The cost is $20 per swimmer for those living in the neighborhood and $75 per swimmer for those outside of Lee’s Crossing.

 

The team will be ordering new suits this season.  These will be available for purchase at registration.  New team T-shirts will also be ordered.

 

This season we will be swimming on Wednesday nights beginning May 28th and continuing for 5 weeks though June 26th.  After school practices will begin May 12th, weather permitting, with morning practices beginning Tuesday May 27th.

 

Registration packets – including actual practice and meet schedules, meet attendance forms and parent worker preferences, (it is mandatory for parents to work at least one full meet or two half meets) will be sent out via email to those on last year’s email distribution list.  This information will also be available at registration.   

 

If you would like to join us please contact me for a packet or further information.

Susan Herr

sdherr@comcast.net

770-499-9354

 

 

Being Neighborly

 

Just a friendly reminder for those of us who walk our dogs around the neighborhood – please carry a plastic bag with you to clean up after your pet!

 

 

Please Note

 

If you know of a neighborhood resident who would like a copy of the newsletter, but is homebound or UNABLE to get to the clubhouse mailbox and does not have access to the internet or e-mail, please drop us a note with their name and address to leescrossing@comcast.net.  We will make arrangements to get a monthly copy to them.

 

 

 

 

 

The annual neighborhood yard sale will be on Saturday, May 3rd, from 8am to 1pm. Ads will be placed in the Marietta and Atlanta papers. Signs on Whitlock Avenue will also be put out directing people to Lee's Crossing. Each home having a sale may put out their own signs, but please take them down after the sale. In past years, residents of Lee's Crossing have had a preview of the sales the night before. Good luck to everyone who participates!

 

 

 

SOCIAL NEWS


WANTED:  Someone from the neighborhood with ability to hook up his/her music system/ipod into the pool speaker system...with an appropriate variety...to play music during summer pool parties.  Call Janet Duncan 770-427-1502

WANTED:  Helpers with grilling our big BBQ feast for Memorial Day (Sat. before) party...and hot dogs/hamburgers during Labor Day.  Call Janet Duncan for Labor Day and Phil Wooten for Memorial Day.

WANTED:  Any neighbor to offer a hand during serving and especially clean up of  neighborhood pool parties (we on Social Committee are volunteering neighbors too). 

WANTED::  Neighborhood feedback on 2008 plans:
       I'm so  happy to have additional volunteers on the Committee.  We had a successful Superbowl party...Thanks Kevin Brown.  We had an eventful Easter egg hunt too.  Now we look forward to summer!

May 24th at 1pm:  We're planning a big BBQ like we had years ago...this is a great time for the "guys" of the neighborhood to catch up while providing our wonderful meal.

July 4th  Is often a hit or miss:  Social Committee decided to not have anything.  Janet Duncan is willing to ensure propane is full if people want to grill their own and she/Social Committee can provide beer, soda, water, chips and cookies....maybe even some fun kid relays and games like last year.  Please call Janet with your input!!

July 26th and Aug 23rd :  Depending on interest at 7/26, we hope to have two ADULT DIVE IN MOVIES.  The Social Committee is planning two adult pool parties during these two evenings when you can swim, socialize, and watch a movie at the same time.  Of course there'll be plenty of refreshments.

Sept. 1st   Labor Day pool party

Oct. 11th   Wine and cheese social (possibly in conjunction with a tailgate party if there's a big game to watch).

Dec. 31st   Our big New Year's Eve party at the clubhouse.  Mock casino night, open bar, DJ and dancing.  I'm really surprised every adult doesn't make a point to come to this.  You get so much more for your money: it's safe since you can walk home.  It's fun visiting with all your neighbors.  And YES, you can invite family and friends...it just costs a bit more for non-residents.

 

Attention Fellow Homeowners

 

Do you have unresolved service issues with Comcast?

Unfortunately I have become more educated about Comcast than I ever wanted to be.

I have developed some resources to work around 1-800-Comcast.

I only use this when the normal channels fail. Call or e-mail me & perhaps I can help.

Lynn Gregory Ph.770-422-9758  Lynn.gregory@comcast.net

 

 

Neighbors Helping Neighbors


On April 5 I will be traveling to Guatemala City, Guatemala to provide free medical care to the impoverished people of this area through the Pray It Forward Foundation.  I need to raise at least $500 to cover my expenses for the trip as well as some of the foundation's general expenses. Your tax-deductible contribution, along with your prayers are greatly appreciated.  If you have any questions, please call me at (770) 421-9317 or visit www.christiansurgicalassociates.org.  Checks may be made out to Pray It Forward Foundation and sent to:

Pray It Forward Foundation
C/O Jacqui Pilch
573 Trailwood Lane
Marietta, GA 30064

Neighborhood Notaries:

 

Greg Amaden                           Lee’s Trace                              770-429-9264

Angela G. Ford                        Lee’s Trace                              678-234-7430

David Hardy                             Harrowgrove Court                 770-427-6319

Rebecca Jordan                        Cedar Branch Court                 770-427-1935

Carolyn Richardson                  Cedar Branch Court                 770-427-9900

Barbara Stubbs                        Trailwood Lane                        770-425-6991

Angelia Trevathan                     Basil Court                               770-528-9052

Margaret H. Waldrep               Chestnut Hill Circle       770-514-0821

Cecilia E. White                        Trailwood Lane                        678-797-6209

           

If you are a Notary and are willing to help out your neighbors, please send your name and phone number to leescrossing@comcast.net.  We will publish these in upcoming newsletters as a service to the neighborhood.

 

 

 

Welcome New Neighbors

 

We would like to welcome the following to the neighborhood:

 

Ben & Catherine Johnson                                 920 Trailwood Lane

 

 

 

Classifieds

 

Free

Standard-sized refrigerator available to anyone who wants it.  Please call Anne at 770-722-8826 or email andeal@yahoo.com if interested.

 

For Sale

GAMMA TENNIS RACQUET STRINGER.  String your own racquets and save money.  $75.00.  Call Don or Jenny Barbour at 770-422-0891

 

For Sale

Swivel rocker with ottoman (Antique pink, excellent condition) - $25.00; Business Card Reader (compact and mobile for downloading to computer) - $10 or OBO; Lazyboy loveseat in excellent condition - $40.00; 4 dark blue chair pads - $5.00.  Please contact Dianne @770-499-7863 or dcsryan@comcast.net if interested.

 

Summer Childcare

Looking for part-time childcare person during the summer for times that my regular sitter is not available.  I have 3 children: ages 6-11.  Please call Janet Duncan at 770-427-1502

 

 

For Sale

Adjustable height basketball backboard up to 10' with water filled base. Good condition. Net included.  $25  Call 770-499-9354.

 

Legos

Again, if you are cleaning out !!!  and hate to just throw away LEGOS, I will be glad to buy them from you...I have granddaughters that are designing homes and rooms and can use all that they can get...some of you helped me out with this same request last year and now I am asking again.....they are having so much fun....Thank you !!   Thank you !!  Barb  770-423-1895

 

For Sale

Treadmill and wireless headphone set $30. Call 770-499-8015.

 

For Sale

3-Piece Sectional Sofa (Cream colored with cream, fuchsia and gray pillows) = $300.00; Entertainment Center (Oak colored) = $65.00; Teak Platform Bed with built-in night stands in great condition (Queen Size mattress included) = $200; 19-Inch Sony TV = $50.00.  All items OBO. Please contact Tatum at 770-424-3019 or e-mail btatumg@bellsouth.net.

 

NOTE:  When submitting classified ads, please make sure to submit contact information as well as how long you would like for the classified to run (i.e., one issue, two issues, etc.).  Thanks.

 

 

 

 

Calendar of Events

Around the Neighborhood and Around Town

 

            4/2                   5:00 – 7:00 pm Wine Tasting Event for Keep Marietta Beautiful

                                                                                    Marietta Wine Market

 

            4/5                   2:00 – 4:00 pm Wine Tasting Event for Keep Marietta Beautiful

                                                                                    Marietta Wine Market

 

4/25                 8:00 – 10:00 pm           Glover Park Concert Series

                                                                        Marietta Square

 

4/27                 11:00 am – 7:00 pm     Taste of Marietta

                                                                        Marietta Square

 

 

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Around Town

 

 

The Marietta High School Drama Department presents "The Robber Bridegroom".

 

Thursday - April 17th @ 7:00, Friday - April 18th @ 7:00, Saturday - April 19th @ 7:00,

and Sunday - April 20th @ 2:00.  Tickets are $12 for Adults and $8 for Students.

Contact Phyllis Hayes at mariettahighdrama@yahoo.com or  770-218-1124.

ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE.

 

 

Martha Dodd would like to invite all ladies to check out the Pink Suitcase Sisters Ladies Travel Group.  (www.pinksuitcasesisters.com) Their motto is ”Have Pink Suitcase – Will Travel!”  Please join them on April 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 at Infinity Travel 1075 Whitlock Ave. for more information as well as for refreshments and prizes.  Contact Traci at 678-333-4355 or Kathy at 770-815-8014 for further details. 

 

 

Neighborhood Business Spotlight

 

If you would like to advertise your business, please send us a BRIEF paragraph giving pertinent information about your company along with contact information.  Submissions will printed first come – first serve each month, based on space.  Competitors will not be published in the same month.  Send your information to leescrossing@comcast.net.

 

Call Capitol One Exterior Pressure Cleaning at 770-617-2463 and schedule your appointment. Ask for Finnis Jones, your new neighbor, who recently married a  Lee's Crossing homeowner.  I am certified and insured, and have provided 12 years of excellent service in the exterior cleaning business.  Schedule your appointment before April 30, 2008 and receive 20% off the total cleaning cost. 

 

I Recommend……

 

Lynn Gregory would like to recommend Bubbalini’s Restaurant at 800 Whitlock Ave (678-594-7770).  We dine in and take out, the food is always delicious.  Starting April 1st Bubbalalini’s Chef’sTable LUNCH Buffet will feature slow simmer soups, cold crisp salads, fresh baked pizzas, fresh pasta salads, hot baked pasta creations, and delicious Italian entrees like Chicken Toscana or Stuffed Bell Peppers. All you care to eat for only $8.95 (dine-in only).  Served Monday-Friday (11:30AM – 2:00PM).   We especially like the Early Dinner Club, Monday – Thursday. You receive a 25% discount on the Early Dinner Club for all appetizers, entrées and desserts.  You must order by 6:00PM.  ENJOY!   

 

Martha Dodd would like to recommend Tony Kabchef for any computer needs that you might have.  We used him to clean up our computer based on previous recommendations from this newsletter.  He was very efficient and knowledgeable with reasonable rates.  You will want to keep his # handy as you never know when it will be needed! 

His email is kabchefpc@bellsouth.net and phone # is 770-426-7208


To receive newsletter by e-mail:  send request to leescrossing@comcast.net

 

For on-line edition, go to www.leescrossingmariettaga.com

 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS for the May Newsletter is April 28.  Any submissions after this date cannot be guaranteed inclusion.

 

Newsletter Editor:  Angelia Trevathan:   e-mail to:  angeliatrevathan@yahoo.com  Phone:  770-528-9052

 

The LCHA Newsletter and Website are published and maintained for the benefit of Lee’s Crossing homeowners. The purpose of the Newsletter and the Website is to promote Lee’s Crossing and to provide our homeowners with information regarding Lee’s Crossing activities and related issues.  The homeowners have entrusted the LCHA Board of Directors with the obligation and right to ensure content conforms to this purpose.  As such, articles or advertising endorsing political positions or candidates or other subject matter the Board deems to be divisive, offensive or inappropriate in nature will not be published or posted.  All appropriate content is welcomed and encouraged as a means of furthering awareness and communication within our neighborhood.

 

Mailbox Repair:  If you need a new post call Bob Schoonover at 770-422-8774, new number placard call Tom McBrayer at 770-427-8057, or paint call Noel Follrath at 770-426-0623.

 

 

Clubhouse Rental:  Debbie Kelleher 678-354-7042

 

 

Board Members

 

Walt Walker, President       770-428-4755                                        Jim Martin, Vice-President      770-420-3484

1060 Foreststone Way                                                                        1139 Chestnut Hill Circle

 

Steve Young, Secretary      770-423-0905                                         Erroll Eckford, ACC Chair      770-421-9738     

380 Baskin Drive                                                                                  656 Trailwood Lane                                                                            

Kevin Brown, Director – Social Activities                                       Noel Follrath, Treasurer             770-423-0623

770-528-9094                                                                                         1214 Meadowmist Way

1205 Fielding Court

 

Carl Trevathan, Director – at large                                                    Covenant Enforcement

770-528-9052                                                                                                         Mary Weibel

540 Basil Court                                                                                                     Community One Associates

                                                                                                                                1102 Abbey Court

Board Email: leescrossing@comcast.net                                                        Alpharetta, GA  30004

678-624-9453   ext 303

                                                                                                                                mweibel@e-communityone.com