Citizens Police Academy starting January 21st 6:30p-9:30p

Dear Friends:

This was posted on the Lavon Facebook page. Attached is the application. Please note: the City of Lavon police will perform a background check on each applicant. If you would like attend, please print out the application and return to the City of Lavon Police by Jan.15, 2010.


http://www.facebook.com/LavonTexas

Jennifer Citizens of Lavon -- This is Officer Kale... I am wanting everyone to know we are holding our 1st Citizens Police Academy starting January 21st 6:30p-9:30p. Classes will be every Thursday night, for approximately 14 weeks. If you are interested please either call Lavon Police Department or come by and fill out a qui...ck application! Applications must be received by Jan. 15th, 2010. Classes fill up quickly... So don't wait! If you have any questions, call 972-843-4219. AND SPREAD THE WORD PLEASE!! ~~

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Joan & Andy Aquatero
Bently Farms

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE

Out with the old and in with the new! May 2010 bring everyone, Good Health, Happiness, and Good Fortune. Be careful if out and about tonight!

Hope to see you all in the New Year.

Mike and Becky Cooper

Happy Healthy New Year

From our House to Yours, our wish for 2010 is that it brings health, prosperity and happiness.

Happy New Year!!!

Joan & Andy Aquatero
Nancy Ferrigno
Meadow Hill Dr.

I wish our entire neighborhood of Bently Farms a Very, Merry Christmas!

Cheri Lail & Family

FRISCO DADS - 20 IS PLENTY

Hats off to the Frisco dads fighting to reduce residential speed limits from 30- to 20 - you can go to a web page www.friscodads.com for more information. If you missed the 10 pm channel 4 news last night you missed alot of great details on this issue.

Thankful Post

Wow, can you believe it's Tuesday and Friday is Christmas! Where oh where has the time gone. The end of decade is soon upon us. I hope that that means the end of such as things as the bad economy with so many people losing their jobs and falling on hard times.

Our family has been blessed this holiday season with my husband getting a new job and a promotion at that job in such a quick manner. Our family has also been blessed with great neighbors. And not to say the least, blessed with good health this season!

I ask for all of you to say a little prayer for my husband's grandmother this holiday season as her health is not good and she has been hospitalized today. She is such a sweet little lady that we all adore! It seems like the holiday season is the time so many elderly people have problems.

God Bless!

Cheri Lail

Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe "MMM Good!"

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon soda
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup of walnuts or fresh pecans

Thoroughly cream shortening, sugars, and vanilla
Beat in egg, then 1 tablespoon water
Sift together flour, salt, and soda
Add to creamed mixture, blending well
Stir in oatmeal, chocolate chips, and nuts
Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased sheet 2" apart
Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes
Cool slightly before removing from pan

* Same recipe for raisin cookies, just substitute raisins in place of chocolate chips

Need Opinions

I see our Bently Farms Blog sign up front has decided to start bending. I could take some tape and try and fix it or take it down. Do you think enough of the neighborhood knows and remembers the blog address to just take it down or should I leave it up?

Please comment!

Merry Christmas!!! Plus a yummy recipe

Merry Christmas everyone. Today my son and I are doing some Holiday baking. We are making a Ginger Bread House and Cake balls. Here is the recipe for the cake balls which, by the way, are super easy and amazingly YUMMY!!!

Cake Balls
Bake a sheet cake of any kind (Today we are using red velvet.)
Let cool completely.
Crumble cake into a large mixing bowl.
Add about 3/4 container of frosting of your choice. Mix using an electric mixer. (I am using cream cheese cause you can't have red velvet cake without cream cheese icing) You have to kinda experiment with this step. Too much icing will make it too sticky but not enough will make it too dry. Start at 1/2 and then add a little more until it is at a moldable consistency.
Roll into balls and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
Dip into white chocolate or milk chocolate almond bark.
Add sprinkles if desired.

Try and not eat them all at once!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

The Cockrum's
Steve Kassi and Wiley

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL

Five days until Christmas, oh the joy of the children. We would like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and the Happiest of New Year.

Remember to shake the little things in life that really do not matter and to cherrish the ones that do. If you ask yourself this, Is what I am getting upset about really going to matter in five or so years to me and the answer is no....well then..................

Life is just that, LIFE, Live it to the fullest and love your friends, neighbors and family for the short time we are put on earth to do so.


Have a very Merry Christmas Everyone
Mike and Becky Cooper

Just thought I'd share this picture of the Mackinaw Bridge that connects Lower Michigan to the Upper Peninsula. This was taken by my best friend late in the fall and boy does it look cold. However, isn't it a beautiful bridge!

It's Christmas time! Lets quit complaining about the kids in the streets, city lights, and speed bumps for awhile! How about sharing favorite holiday recipes or interesting stories that are touching! I didn't create this blog to keep the complaining up. I created it to keep everyone informed, but here lately it's been complaining! It's funny that you all read it and can complain, but no one can be nice and post anything worth reading.

So for the remaining days of this year, let's see how many of our neighbors can post some nice thoughts, recipes, sayings, or thankful posts out for this holiday season! After all, this is supposed to be a Happy Time of Year!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Dear Neighbors,

It seems almost every time or every other time I get onto the neighborhood blog, I find it disheartening to see posts similar to the previous post. It is not pleasant to read anymore. Each of us have our own opinion, each one of us have our own standard of safety and rules set for our children. No, we do not have sidewalks and yes, we are fortunate enough to have moved onto 1/2 & 1 acre lots. It should not mean that we need be upset if there are children in the road. Where would you suggest the children to ride their bikes, skate boards, etc?

What I had gathered from the last city council meeting, is that there is a compromise that is going to take place in our community. The speed limit may not be raised, but no additional stop signs or speed bumps will be installed, and the lighting in our streets will be improved. It is not only the safety of the children in the neighborhood we need to be concerned for, but also the safety for all of us; neighbors & friends.

Please, just for one week during this Christmas holiday, please stop the negative posting on this blog. This is supposed to be a friendly blog to help our neighbors with news, updates and friendly reminders.

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and Safe, Happy Holiday!

Mindy Roberts

Today, many parents are giving their children a sense of entitlement by letting them do whatever they want. Not allowing children to play in the street is a rule that should be set by all responsible parents. Children in Bently Farms have VERY large yards by today’s standards, and they should be limited to playing in those yards. Since there are no sidewalks, families are forced to walk/ride their bikes in the street, but there is ample time and opportunity to teach our children to stop and pull to the side when a car is coming. I drive through this neighborhood all too often and young children are outside, unsupervised, riding their bikes IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET and don’t even attempt to move when a car comes, forcing the car to weave around them. These children have not had healthy, and safe, boundaries set for them, which is our responsibilty as parents.
Also, people in this neighborhood all have different opinions for reasons that are specific to them. If you don’t agree with me or my reasoning, that is fine, as you are entitled to your opinion. Villainizing anyone because of that opinion is ridiculous, yet some of you pushing for stop signs, low speed limits and speed bumps, are trying to make it look as though everyone against these measures do not care about the children of the neighborhood. This is not the case, as we care enough about them to set the necessary rules to keep them out of the street (where they don’t belong) in the first place. This argument has divided the neighborhood because so many people have acted as though their opinion is the only one that matters. STOP giving your neighbors that have different opinions dirty looks when they drive by and grow up. This is not about winning an arguement, it is about finding out what works for EVERYONE in the community.

Last Minute Favor

I have been in helping out at the toy drive today. What an eye-opening experience that was. Our neighborhood did a great job on giving; however, there is still alot of things that is needed. If any of you can buy clothes that are 10 or bigger for girls and boys: pants, shirts, shoes, socks, ... and drop them off at my house it would be wonderful! There are so many needy kids this year and they need this stuff bad! Thanks!

Cheri Lail
144 Shoreview Drive

City Council Meeting Tues, Dec.15

12/14/09

It has already been noted that the council will meet Tuesday night at 7:00. Yes, it is important that we all come and support our neighborhood. The speed limit has been requested to be raised from school zone speed to a practical speed of 30 mph. The speed limit through the main part of Lavon is 40 mph and that doesn’t seem unreasonable, so 10 miles less seems reasonable for our area. This does not mean that we will try to run over kids in the street, but only that we will not need to ride our breaks to keep the slow pace that 20 mph requires. A ticket has already been issued this week to one of our neighbors for going 27 mph. As for the stop signs at both ends of Shoreview, it has been so noted that state law says “stop signs shall not be used to control traffic speed”. We have a great neighborhood and I have seen nothing but consideration from my neighbors that I see driving. Let’s not make a nice neighborhood one that is difficult to live in just due to a few who want to control our coming and going. We are adults and are either raising or have raised our own kids and care about this community and others who live here, but we do not want unnecessary rules and laws shoved down our throats. Come and support our neighborhood.

Sincerely,
Judy Adcock

Toy Drive Success!

Thanks my Bently Farms neighbors for again making this year a success in donating toys and clothing items to the toy drive. We gathered many things and Karen with Fostering Hope was thrilled at what we could bring them! Here are the pictures I said I would post. I'm not a great picture taker, but you can still see we did well!

City Council Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7PM

Please spread the word to ALL City of Lavon residents (not just Bently Farms) that the city council will be discussing the speed zones in the City of Lavon to comply with State transportation code.

CITY COUNTIL MEETING 12-15-09 7PM

Everyone that can get out and attend the City Council meeting this Tuesday eveing please do so. It is your chance to voice your opinion on the Speed Limit for Bently Farms. It has been requested that it be added to the agenda to discuss raising the current Speed Limit from 20 MPR to 30 MPR.

We can prevent this from happening but it takes a show of the public to do so.

Please come and proctect our children, pets, and elderly. DO NOT LET THIS PASS

Almost the Day!

2nd Annual Bently Farm Toy Drive Tomorrow!

Last call to get those presents for the hundreds of kiddos needing Christmas presents this year.

Pickup time: Around 3 pm on your doorstep

If you do not feel comfortable with leaving it outside you can either drop it off at my home 144 Shoreview Drive or call me to pick it up 214-774-2215 at a different time.

I thank all of you for your graciousness this season. Our neighborhood is very kind and generous and the best place to live.

God Bless and Thanks,

Cheri Lail

Babysitter needed

Hi there!
I am needing a sitter for my son this Saturday plus a couple times a month! Our usual sitter is getting ready to go to college and doesn't have time anymore. Anyways, we are looking for a responsible teenage girl that preferably lives in the neighborhood. If anyone is interested or has questions please email me.
kassicockrum@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Kassi and Steve Cockrum

December 12th Toy Drive

Remember our Toy Drive is Dec. 12th!

Pickup: Around 3 pm on your doorstep!

A Big Thanks Goes To Mindi Serkland and her family for donating several bags of toys! How sweet that was of her and how helpful that will be for these kiddos needing Christmas this year!

If you haven't got anything yet, please remember to do so!

Call Cheri for more info 214-774-2215

YARD OF THE MONTH

Hats off to Tom and Karen Dyer for winning Yard of the month in December- Thanks for bringing he Holiday to our neighborhood.

Meeting Tonight open to Bently Farms

The committee meeting scheduled for tonight is according to Linda Ardis, secretary for the City of Lavon, NOT a city organized committee. Linda told me that since the city council did NOT vote on establishing the committee it is considered a neighborhood meeting. If you are a neighbor in Bently Farms, please plan to attend. This will affect everyone in the neighborhood not just the committee!

SAFETY MEETING

A reminder of the Safety meeting to be held tonight at City Hall at 7:30 pm. If you were put on the list at the last council meeting please plan to attend.

Pop Up Canopy

Does anyone have a pop up canopy or just the frame that I could borrow for this Saturday (12/5)?

Please let me know! I appreciate it very much.

Thank you,
Mindy Roberts
(wevegotseoul@yahoo.com)

2nd Annual Toy Drive

17 Days left before our Toy Drive

As you all have probably seen, I have our Toy Drive banner posted out front! Please remember to pick up an item for our toy drive this big shopping weekend! There are lots of great, great deals saving us lots of money! Thus giving us the great opportunity to think of all the needy kids this holiday season! Email BentlyFarms if you should have any questions regarding our toy drive!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

We would like to wish all the Bently Farms Families a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving Holiday.

There is so much to reflect on for this Holiday Season. Please pray for our troops and give a neighbor a helping hand when needed.

To you and yours God Bless

Mike and Becky Cooper

MEETING- 11/30/09 7:30 PM CITY HALL

THE MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AT CITY HALL RATHER THAN MIKE AND BECKY COOPERS HOME ON 11-30-09 AT 7:30 PM

MEETING

For all involved in the project the Mayor put the committee together for on ideas to add saftey to our community, please watch the blog for the meeting location.

Bently Farms Toy Drive Countdown!

Bently Farms 2nd Annual Toy Drive December 12

Nineteen Days left until the day we collect toys! Make sure to grab yours this weekend if you are out and about!

CRAFT VENDOR SHOW 9-21-09 11AM TO 4PM

PLEASE JOIN US AND AVOID THE CROWDED MALLS. NUMEROUS VENDORS WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE - DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING RIGHT HERE IN YOUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD.

977 MEADOW HILL
NORMA MARTIN

MANY THANKS

In response to a phone call I received today from Pat Birchall I would like to clear any confusion to the previous post.

This was simply to let the group of individuals who the Mayor selected know when we would be holding our meeting. I agreed to be chair person for this group per the Mayors request.

This is to advise the following people that the meeting is set for Nov 30th at 7:30 pm at 984 Rolling Meadow Drive. This meeting is to review all ideas given by all citizens who attended the City Council meeting. The goal is to take information to the City for additional help with safety issues in our neighborhood.

Jeaneen Eli
Debra Warren
Vickie Neeley
Pat Beirchall
Laura Simpson
Andy and Kayla Wharton
Joan Aquatera

Debra Warren was added to this list as she requested to be on the group that evening after the Council meeting. A call was made to Linda at the City Office by myself to make this addition and approved by . Linda (the city secretary). I received the list of names from her as well to make sure I had not missed anyone.

I am adding my personal cell phone here for anyone to feel free to call me with any imput or questions they may have. You may also email me at mibero@yahoo.com with any ideas you may have so I may present them to the group.

Becky Cooper 214-728-2747

MANY THANKS

Thanks to all who made the time to come out and be involved at the City Council meeting last night. Just seeing how many people in our neighborhood care was over whelming to many.

Your ideas, thoughts, and suggestions are always appreciated to everyone.

If you wanted to be on the committee to take our suggestions to the City Police Cheif and Council please know we will meet on November 30th at 7:30 pm at 984 Rolling Meadow Drive to finalize everything.

Again thanks
Mike and Becky Cooper

Neighborhood Toy Drive

2nd Annual Bently Farm Toy Drive
December 12, 2009

I handed flyers out this afternoon so please make sure to take them off your mailbox and see more info on our Toy Drive. This is going to be so much fun this year. Last year I started it and then had to have Becky do it for me because I lost my dad and was out of town. So this year will be my first time to do it!

So starting tomorrow, we will start our countdown until our Toy Drive!

26 Days and Counting starting tomorrow!

Please also see on the back some quick notes!

Speed Humps

THINKING OF SIGNING THAT SPEED HUMP PETITION?
Here are some questions we thought you’d want the answers to. You may want to reconsider signing!

Fire at your house? Well, the fire truck will eventually arrive after it makes a complete stop at each hump. Time lost at each hump will be 15 seconds. Sit tight, help will arrive — later.

Relative having a heart attack? The ambulance will be there — later.

Does your youngster have skates, a skateboard or a bicycle? Speed humps attract children into the street and into traffic. It’s fun to jump those humps! The ambulance will be there — later!


Is your house attractive? How will it look with two of those 2 1/2-feet-square "Speed Hump - 20 mph" signs out in front? And those foot-wide zebra stripes on the hump? Lovely! Or maybe they won’t be in front of YOUR house. Do you feel lucky?

What do you think will happen to the suspension and exhaust systems on your nice car at normal, legal speeds when you cross those humps at least twice a day? Ouch! It’s hard on the brakes, too. And what about your wallet? Ouch!

Some vehicles, like delivery trucks and maybe your own SUV, almost have to stop at speed humps. What happens when vehicles unexpectedly stop in traffic? Back to the repair shop!

Are speed humps good for the environment? No, the unnecessary slowing and accelerating they cause results in wasted fuel and increased air pollution. Humps can cause noise pollution, too, because some drivers who aren’t happy with them will lean on the horn button.

Any way you look at them, humps are a major nuisance, and drivers may indeed avoid them so that traffic increases on neighboring streets. In any case, even if you’re the only one left driving on your street, you’ll have the pleasure of bounding over those humps every day, again and again and again....

Next to last question: Who’s paying the bill for installing or removing the humps? (Hint: It’s not the county.) You are! Ouch!

Have you thought about signing that petition? We hope you’ll reconsider

NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERN

So glad to see the post of comments and interest in the neighborhood addressing the upcomming city council meeting this Tuesday Nov 17th. We live in a neighborhood of good people who really do want to address the concern and saftey of everyone who lives here.

We are going to the city council to see what can be done to improve the saftey here for everyone. To say speed humps or speed bumps will reduce the value of ones home as a recent flyer stated that was passed out simply is not so. Where is the data on this?? I have gone online and researched thru three seperate real estate brokers and all information I was given did not agree.

Do I like speed bumps or speed humps, No, however; is the safety of one child, pet or adult worth the effort of slowing down due to having them here in our neighborhood. ABSOLUTELY

The lighting in Bently Farms has been an issue since we moved here. Perhaps better lighting is the first step to take. In any event I hope everyone who attends comes with an open mind of the end goal.

A concerned neighbor

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SPEED HUMPS- LIGHTS - SIGNS

The meeting will be to address issues and concerns- Speed Humps- vs Signs and or puttting in both- the speed limit at 20mph simply is not followed as posted here. One would hope children would not play in the street, however; that simply put is not the case here. This is why we all need to do what we can to protect them. Everyones opinion is welcomed

Concerned Neighbor's Email to Bently Farms

If I heard correctly, the accident was due to a 2 year old running into the side of a car driven by a police officer that was traveling the speed limit. What good would inconvenient speed bumps have accomplished in this case? I disagree that we need speed bumps in our neighborhood. In fact, I think the speed limit of 20 MPH, which is the same speed as school zones, should be raised to 30 MPH. Older children should not play in streets made for cars and younger ones should always be watched. I have grandchildren who stay with me and I watch them when they are outside. That is not to say that they would not disobey me, but I do not see speed bumps as a solution.

I do agree that lighting is a concern. We could use more street lights and could use repair on some of the existing ones.

I am hoping we have a good turnout for the Nov. 17th council meeting.


A concerned neighbor,

Crime Info

The city of Lavon has had some recent car burglaries during the night. The common factor I am seeing in each incident is that the vehicles are being left unlocked. Please pass this along to everyone you know...

Please do not leave your vehicles unlocked or valuables in the vehicle. If you see or hear anything, Call 911 immediately.

Officer Kale

FIVE SISTA'S CRAFTS

Hello everyone, Five Sista's Crafts will be at set up at the Sachse Methodist Church off Blackburn - Craft Bazzar this Saturday 11-7-09 9am to 4pm - bring your friends, family and or neighbors to do some early Christmas shopping. The Church is having a silent auction along with a great bake sale also.

Also remember you can drop by my house to do early shopping anytime....just give me a call please 214-728-2747

Becky Cooper

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 11-17-09

We need all the Bently Farms community support we can muster at the next Council meeting please. It will be added to the agenda to discuss the speed humps and dim lighting in our commuinty. After what happened here on Tuesday night 11-5-09 please come and voice your opinion. We need the Council to see it is not only a few neighbors who want to be Pro-Active not Re-active. Please tell your neighbors as you see them to come to this meeting if at all possible.
Mike and Becky Cooper

PRAYERS FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

Our hearts go out to both families involved in the accident that happened on Rolling Meadow last night. Please keep both families in your prayers. We are glad to hear the boy is going to be well. This just serves as a reminder to all of us in the neighborhood how active it is here and that we have alot of children at play in yards, adults and children walking and darkness covering our sky earlier.

Please take time today out of your busy schedule to call the city office and request they add this item to the agenda for the next city council meeting to address the street lighting at Bently Farms.

Let's protect our familes and pets

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RedBox Video Rental

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Announcements

Remember this is a great place to make any type of announcements you want! Congrats to the new best yard winners!

I am also sad that no one got the Neighborhood boo started this year! Next year!!!!

I will be doing our Toys for Tots drive again, so watch for news of this great event. More families are going to need help than probably last year. So let's see if we can do more this year!

Enjoy this weeks weather, it's going to be gorgeous!

YARD OF THE MONTH NOV 2009

JOHN AND CHARLIE LECHNER AT 1191 MEADOW HILL DRIVE : Congrats on winning this months YARD OF THE MONTH - It is your hard work and dedication that makes our development shine. Keep up the GREAT WORK.

The previous winner will be calling you to deliver the sign for your yard

Trick or Treaters

Great to see all the kids out tonight. The weather was great and I ran out of candy. Mike is too easy with those little ones. Ha

Freebies!

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Print a coupon for a free Steaz Zero Calorie Sparkling Green Tea. Follow this link.

Get a free sample of two Breathe Right Extra nasal strips.

Bently Farms National Night Out Winner

Hooray for Bently Farms, we won "National Night Out" this year! Here we thought the rain messed things up; however, with Becky's help, we all pulled it off!

Sorry there hasn't been any Freebie Posts lately. I have been buried with my embroidery business. I'll try to get them going on here again very soon!

National Night Out --- Slideshow

Hello neighbors!

Here are a few pictures that I had taken throughout our spectacular National Night Out last week! How wonderful it is to see so many new and familiar faces in our community. Thank you for taking a little time out of your busy schedules to come out and meet your neighbors! I haven't heard the results of who won the NNO, but at this point, I am not sure that matters. Within the last six years that we have lived in the community, this year's turnout was the largest. Thank you again Becky and Mike Cooper and the NNO committee for all that you have done to make this as successful as it was this year! ~Mindy R.

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Hey Neighbors:

Make sure to take a look at previous posts:

Coupons and Becky's Trunk Party this weekend!

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Couponers! Free Coupons

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I have three coupons each for $1.50 off from any size Bounce Dryer Ball

One pink Victoria Secret Free Cotton Panty plus $10 off a bra Hurry expires Oct. 19th

Our School Children Are Not Allowed to Talk

Dear neighbors I just resently found out that in the mornings when our children arrive to school they have to go sit in the gym and are not allowed to talk at all. They are allowed to read or do homework, I do not know of a single kindergartener who can read and it isn't until the middle of the first grade year that they can even read Dick and Jane. The doors of the schools open at 7:30 and most of the buses arrive at 7:35. That leaves our children sitting in silence for 30 to 40 minutes until the bell rings. I am lucky that I do stay home and can take my children to school, but that could change tomorrow. I have brought my concerns and remedies to the principal, which was recieved luke warmly. She has decided to start only with the kindergarteners, to be pulled out of the gym and read to by a volunteer. I am asking all parents to please help me and our children with this issue. Every volunteer is needed to turn this from a daily or even weekly event to a monthly or to maybe annually. To our early rising seniors, what better way to start your day than to help teach our future. I am hoping that a month after helping our kindergarteners we will be able to help the rest of the school. All that is needed is to fill out a three line back ground check and we will be in business. contact me jeaneeneli22@yahoo.com

NNO SUCCESS

If you pealed a vegetable, made a pot of beans, folded up chairs afterwards, or just gave me a hug my heart thanks you one and all. For all the local neighbors who donated food, time and their caring hearts. For all of the food donations to the local Food Bank.....this will not be forgotten.

We were not sure how many would turn out for our NNO with the weather reports. I must say I was amazed.....We are all so fortunate to live in such a WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD......

The boyscouts for opening up the night with the raising of the flag ceremony and leading us in the plede. (They were soooooooo cute)

The local Police and Fire department for comming by, our children and adults always love seeing you in our neighborhood under good circumstances......

Mary and Don Mauzy thanks for comming out in the rain to help me put out all the flags

Many thanks to the fine women and men in our commuity who helped bring this all together.

Congratulations to Frank and Jean for winning YARD OF THE MONTH - if you do not know Frank and Jean please drive around to find their home and see our new neighborhood sign.-watch the blog to see who wins in November this will be fun for all for years to come- Thanks Tim Martin for making the beautiful sign

Congratulations to the Teske Family for winning neighbor of the year for all their hard work and efforts to our neighborhood entry. Cheri Lail of (Just A Stitch) for the beautiful shirts donated to them.....

Congratulations to all the lucky winners for the huge amount of prizes that were drawn. Let's all please support the local business and families in our neighborhood that were so kind to donate the items to make the evening fun.

Again thank you all for comming out and please pop in and see us anytime.

Mike and Becky Cooper
984 Rolling Meadow Drive

NNO

The day has finally arrived and mother nature is toying with us. We are looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible this evening. Please come out to join the fun on Rolling Meadow for NNO. In the event it is raining it will be held in our garage, see you all there!!!!

Mike and Becky Cooper
984 Rolling Meadow Drive

NNO

The police department has informed me there is no scheduled rain date for NNO- as many of you saw on the 10 pm report last night there is a possiblility of some rain Tuesday. If the lot we plan on having the event on is too wet we will move it to the street.

If the rain is to hard to do that we will have a gathering in my garage. Now remember folks my garage is not as big as the street so it will be standing room only but we will be able to do the drawing for the prizes along with visiting with neighbors and friends.

Alot of hard work has gone into this project and we want everyone who can to come out and join in rain or shine.

Mike and Becky Cooper
984 Rolling Meadow Dr
Lavon TX

Walmart Deals

For those of you who love shopping at Walmart and love to use coupons, check this site out. There are some great deals this week.

RAIN DATE

Because of the forecast on the 10 pm evening news I have emailed the City Police department to see if there is a scheduled rain date for NNO. Please watch this blog for future posts and informatin

COUPON SAVERS

A dear friend shared these websites with me for any of you who like to save a buck or two using coupons. Wanted to share with everyone......
dealseekingmom.com
southernsaver.com
barginbraina.com

Good Luck

NATIIONAL NIGHT OUT

Only six days till National Night out! Watch today for your flyer to be delivered with all the exciting games, prizes, and details. Let's everyone get out Tuesday night and enjoy our neighbors.!!!!!!!!!!

National Nite Out

Just a reminder to everyone that National Nite Out is October 6th. Do not forget your lawn chair and come on down. I do have a box at my front door entrance for any food donation for the Lavon Food Bank. (984 Rolling Meadow Drive) Mike and Becky Coopers house. This is a very important part of National Nite Out so please do not forget your items. We have so many prizes that will be drawn for along with games and food for everyone! See you there!

Softball team

Your neighbors are on a coed softball team called Lavon Creative and we will be playing our first game tonight. The game will be held at 6:00pm at Flounder's Park behind the Wylie high school off of 544. If you are looking for something entertaining to do tonight, come out and cheer us on. It should be a great time!

Freebies for the Day

Visit Walmart's photo site and order at least one picture. It only takes ordering a 15 cent picture and about two hours later you will be mailed a code you can use to receive a free 8 X 10 photo. This offer is good through end of December.

Check out the site Vocalpoint. This site offers a lot of neat freebies that you try and then give feedback on later. I have received free full size boxes of cereal, facial cream, and laundry softener just for trying it.

Donations

Please try and drop off at least one to two cans of canned food at Becky Cooper's front door. This will be a great help to those families this fall who are in need of food!

FOOD DRIVE

A box is set at our front door entry for anyone wishing to donate to the Lavon Food Drive for National Nite Out. Please feel free to put your donation in the box and I will make sure it is picked up by the Police department the night of October 6th during the National Nite Out Event.

Also we will open the event with a local Scout Troop doing the raising of the Flag Ceremony - please try and be on time so as not to miss this great presentation......

Mike and Becky Cooper
984 Rolling Meadow Drive

Mmm Good Recipe!

Turtle Brownies

1 small can evaporated milk
1 14-ounce package caramel squares
1 box German chocolate cake mix
6 ounces semisweet chips
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9 X 13 baking dish.
Unwrap caramels and reserve. Melt butter and combine with cake mix and 1/3 cup of evaporated milk in a large bowl. The mixture will resemble the texture of dough. Place half of mixture in greased pan. Bake for 7 minutes.

While cake is baking, melt caramels in microwave with 1/3 cup evaporated milk.

Remove cake from oven and spread caramel mixture on top. Sprinkle chocolate chips over cake mixture. Sprinkle toasted chopped pecans on mixture. Pour remaining dough over the mixture. Return to oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Cut into 1-inch squares when cooled.

Freebies

Get a free sample of Total Blueberry Pomegranite cereal. Follow this link.

Get a free sample of Honey Nut Cheerios cereal. Follow this link. This also comes with a $1 off coupon!

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT OCT 6, 2009

Grab your lawn chairs and plan on attending National Nite Out on October 6th 2009. Find the empty lot with the huge black and white sign and checkered flags and you are in the correct spot.



We have such an exciting evening planned for everyone. There will be tables set up to play Dominos- yard games such as - Red Neck Golf - Corn Bag Toss - Yard Dice - Washers- then Volley Ball and a Bounce House for the kids and once again the fire truck will stop by.



There will be a bicycle decorating contest for anyone to participate in



This year we will be giving an award to the "Outstanding Neighbor of the Year" (wonder who you are) ???????????



We have a retired baseball player here in the neighborhood who will be signing autographs for the young and less young. ** How Exciting **



There will be a Crime Watch Table with a sign up list for everyone to please list their name, phone and email address for an upcomming phone directory - Please make sure to get your free coupon for a personal pan pizza for registering donated by our local Napolis here in Lavon.



A table will also be set up with information on LICENCED CPR CLASSES to register for given by a local neighbor right here in Bently Farms. With part of us owning pools in this neighborhood this is a must. Help support your neighbor while they help train you....



We also will be serving : Hot Dogs- chips- veggie tray with dips - bottled water

Ice Cream Sandwhiches will be served - donated by our local

Schwans Delivery Service



We will be drawing for over 20 prizes this year donated by local merchants and neighbors.

One winning ticket per family please so everone has a chance to win. Need not be present to win just make sure to put your name and address is on the ticket when you register so we may deliver your prize if you leave prior to the drawing.



A few of us in the neighborhood have put alot of time and hours in planning this event so please open your front door and come join us on October 6th between 6pm and 8pm for the activities.



There will be a flyer passed out The last weekend of September as a reminder and to list the prizes to be drawn for along with the merchants names who participated. Lets show our neighborhood appreciation to them by visiting them and using their services when needed.

Hope to see everyone there!
Mike and Becky Cooper

LOST DOG

Hello neighbors: Tim and Norma Martin have a lost dog- if you see a black spaniel mix loose she does not have her tag on - She is 15yrs old hard of seeing and deaf- Her name is Katey please call Norma at 972-814-0707
Thanks

CANNED GOOD ITEMS

Everyone please remember to bring canned good items to the NNO (National Nite Out) on October 6th for the Food Bank. If you are unable to attend and would like to drop off a donation please feel free to put it at my front door and I will make sure it gets in the box.
Becky Cooper
984 Rolling Meadow Drive

A HUGE THANKS

Wanted to take a moment to thank all the ladies who came yesterday to the final planning meeting for NNO. - We have over 25 prizes that will be given away this year thus far from local vendors and neighbors - Be sure to remind every neighbor to bring a lawn chair and come out on October 6, 2009 and to bring canned food items for the Food Bank- This is going to be an awesome event and a great way to catch up with old neighbors and meet the new. SEE YA THERE.......Becky and Mike Cooper

Username and Password Info

We have discussed the blog this afternoon with a few of our neighbors. What I am going to do is allow any of you here in our neighborhood to log on to the blog and do any posting that you think is interesting or important to those of us who live in this neighborhood. I only ask that it be clean and true information that is posted.

All you do is sign in to the blog up in the upper right hand corner of this page with the username and password. To post a comment all you have to do is click on new post. That simple!

So here is the information you need and enjoy!

Username: Bentlyfarms@yahoo.com
Password: neighborhood

I'm Bad!

My Boo Boo! There was a Halloween Party Invite on here that I posted that shouldn't have been posted. Only invited guests are invited to come. Not the neighborhood due to many reasons. So, so sorry for posting that before checking with Becky on that!

Have a great Friday!

NNO Meeting Reminder

Remember there is a follow up meeting in Becky Cooper's backyard this Sunday at 4 pm. Please come out even if you didn't make it to the first meeting! This event is going to be wonderful!

Pokeeno

It was nice seeing some long, lost faces this evening at Pokeeno! Thanks Norma for a nice night at your house!

Scentsy Party

Hi All,I am having a catalog party for Scentsy, they just came out with a whole bunch of new stuff and I'm being proactive with my Christmas shopping this year! LOL. If you'd like to order anything, please either call/email me with the order or call April (her number is below.) My party closes on Tuesday, 9/8. Hosted By: Tracey Wolf

Purple Jew

Norma Martin has tons of this still growing very crazy in back yard. If you want some stop by her house, she would love to have you take some of it for her!


Am I forgetting Anything Else Going On?????

I hope you're having a very Happy Labor Day!

Can you believe it's the last major holiday of the summer!

We have our National Night Out banner posted where the event will be held this year. Everyone is making for this to be the best National Night out ever! Lots of great prizes have been collected as prizes. You have to make sure and come out and see everyone on that day!

Reminder to our Neighborhood!

After a very interesting day, I have a reminder for all of you. First it starts like this: I came back from shopping to find one of those people at my home that sells meat out of the back of their pickup. One of Lavon police officers was out of his car speaking to this guy. Upon walking past to go into my home I heard something like the officer asking him if he had a license to sell in the neighborhood. I do believe the answer was no and that he had no idea he needed a license. Another officer then pulled up and ran this guys license. I don't know exactly why, but they then searched the guy's pickup truck where they pulled a bag of pot or something out. The man was arrested and his truck towed.

This is just a reminder of how careful we need to be. This guy was probably harmless, but then again who knows. The next time you have a door to door sales person, make sure to ask them for their license for selling whatever they are selling. If they do not have it, make a note of the vehicle they are driving and the license plate number if you can. Then call Lavon police department. You just never know these days!

Our National Night Out shirts are in! I am actually kind of impressed with how neat the design it! If you didn't get yours, you may want to check and see if there are any extra!

Enjoy the weather again today. It's going to be nice!

Please make sure and pull your garbage can in after the truck goes today!

If you are on of the homes in here with grass that has been mowed and in piles. Please take the time to rake it up. It makes it look all the better!

Freebies

Act Now! Get a free $10 gift card for Town East Mall. These won't last long I guarantee! Follow this link and fill out the information. Only takes a couple of minutes.

Free Sample of Betty Crocker Potatoes! Click here and register.

Get a free box of Kashi Cereal. I have already got this sample in the mail. It is a great sample. Get yours now!

Nature Valley Freebie

Freebie

Speaking of a great freebie, here's a great sample from Nature Valley. Sign up now and receive a trail mix bar and a full size bag of granola nut clusters. These samples run out quickly so act now! Follow this link.

Chick-Fil-A Free Sandwich

Follow the link to the chick-fil-a wave. It's kind of silly; however, if you follow the links and register and then pick a mascot dress it and submit it, you will recieve a coupon for a free sandwich in the mail. Like I said, this is a rather silly site, but it gets you a free sandwich in the end! Follow this link.

All is Quiet!

Well guys not a whole lot going on the end of this week here in the neighborhood. Just the kids all going back to school.

Keep checking in though because there have been a couple of real good freebies I have posted on here. You don't want to miss out on them. I recieved a sample of mouthwash and toothpaste from Crest today. It was actually a nice sample. And then a box of cereal and a cereal bar yesterday!

Get out and enjoy the weather this weekend, it's supposed to be a lot cooler (If you call the lower 90s cooler)!

Free 8 X 10 Collage

Walgreens Freebie

Get a free 8 X 10 collage at Walgreens today only. So get it now while you're thinking about this. These make great gifts or a beautiful wall hanging. Enter the Code FUNDAY at checkout. Click here to enter.

Hallmark

Get a free Hallmark Card from Walmart. Click here.

Recipe!

Good morning Bently Farms! What a beautiful morning it is.

Well it's our kiddos second day of school. The first day was pretty uneventful with minor complaints. So I guess that is a wonderful thing. Both of my boys said that there were quite a few new kids in their grade this year. I guess that only goes to show our town is growing!

Please remember to donate a little for the Rutledge family's post below. Also a friendly reminder, we are still looking for donations for our neighborhood night out. I know that all these donations add up, so it is asking a lot!

There is going to be a carnival this year at NeSmith elementary run by the PTO. Planning is in the beginning stages. They are looking to raise a good chunk of money to help buy some of the things that didn't come with this elementary school that the other one has. If you have kids that attend NeSmith, please get a hold of the PTO. If you're a small business, they are planning on having booths to rent. See your ears open for more to follow at a later date!

Recipe!

Peanut Butter Cake - umm good!

1 cup water
2 sticks margarine
1/2 cup peanut butter

Boil and cool a little. Add 2 cups sugar, 2 cups of flour, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon soda, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well. Bake in sheet cake pan 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees. Frost while hot.

Frosting
1 stick margarine
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup peanut butter

Bring to a boil then add about 1 pound confectioners' sugar. Mix until smooth.

School

Well I would love to take this moment to tell all of our school-age kiddos to enjoy their very last day at home. School starts bright and early Monday morning. Where oh where did summer go!

Moms and dads remember it's still tax free shopping weekend for school supplies and clothing. I took full advantage of that yesterday and saved!

Other than school starting, all is quiet here in our neighborhood.

Make A Wish

The Rutledge Family would like our help with raising money for their ride in Make A Wish 100 on Oct 3 to support the Make A Wish Foundation of North Texas. If you are able to make a donation for this great cause, please follow this link. Click here.

Walgreens

Tomorrow (Friday) only at Walgreens, get one 8 X 10 scrapbook page for 99 cents when you pick it up at the store. Enter the code: SCRAPIT

Snapfish

New customers, sign up today and receive 30 free prints plus $10 any purchase for new customers. After signing up, a $10 credit will show up . This credit will expire within 5 days. So don't forget to use it.

Twilight

Does any reader of this series of books know if there is a number five book coming out? I thoroughly enjoyed this series. I wasn't that happy with how the last book ended and is hoping another one comes out!

Funny Weather

Wow wasn't the clouds and wind nice to see last night! I was really hoping it would drop some rain. But oh well.

I was surprised to see that a couple of our neighbors have left our neighborhood. They will be missed. I welcome any newcomers to our neighborhood and ask that you sign up on our neighborhood directory. It comes in very handy in case of an emergency.

Neighborhood Directory

For any of you who have not forwarded your email address, address, and phone number to Bentlyfarms@yahoo.com could you please do that today!

National Night Out

Officer Kale told me today that our neighborhood has the most requests for block captain shirts out of all the neighborhoods this year. She said that this may help us to win the best neighborhood this year.

Quote of the Day

With confidence, you have won before you have started.

Fall Baseball

If any of you are interested in having your kiddos play baseball this summer, Wylie baseball sign ups have started. Check their website for more details.

Sonic

Reminder that after 2 pm in the afternoon until 4 pm all drinks are half priced even counting Route 44 size drinks. Talk about a bargain!

National Night Out

Anybody have any new thoughts to comment on about National Night Out?

New Information to Right side of page

I just added some points of contact that may be helpful to you at any given time. Kim had given me these awhile back. I just now got a moment to add them to our blog. If at any time you go to use one of these contacts and find their information not to be correct, please let us know so that I can fix it or remove it!

Campbell's Soup Coupon

Here is a coupon that is $1 of two cans of Campbell's soup. You can take this coupon to Kroger and they will double the coupon making for a cheap can of soup. All you have to do is enter your email address. You can enter your email address two times. Click here.

Emergen C Freebie

I love this mix. It works wonderful and actually can ward away common sicknesses! Try it and I promise you'll want more. Click here.

Thursday Posts

Quote of the Day

Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.

Block Captains

Officer Kale is ordering all block captains special shirts to be worn on National Night Out. Please get a hold of her if you haven't heard about it yet. Yes they are $10 a piece, but with wearing these this year, we are trying to make the City of Lavon win the best National Night out city in Texas for '09!

Recipes

Anyone have any recipes you would like to share at this time? I have a peanut butter cake recipe that I will be sharing in the upcoming days.

Info given to me previously

I have had a couple of people give me some info to put on our site and I just haven't had time to post it. I will also be doing this in the next couple of days!

Solicitors

Hey everyone,

Just letting you guys know there will be 3 males in the Lavon area until Sept 15th. They will be going door to door for a fundraiser for the Nevada/Lavon Volunteer FD. They should have an ID card with their name on it and a letter stating the fundraiser information. The three males that will doing the fundraiser. Please spread the word in your neighborhoods. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Officer J. Kale #116
Patrol Officer

Lavon Police Department
501B Lincoln Ave
Lavon, Texas 75166

972-843-4219 (Busn)
972-843-0945 (Fax)

jkale@cityoflavon.org

Meteor Shower

Make sure and take a look at the night's sky! The meteor's are supposed to be quite common over this evening through tomorrow night with this morning before sunrise the best viewing time!

Thanks goes to all who attended our neighborhood meeting this past Sunday. Neighborhood night out is on the way to being spectacular. Funds are needed to pull this event off. If you can help, please contact Becky Cooper.

I was unable to attend the meeting due to being out of town on vacation. I am happy to hear the blog was discussed. I promise that you can really find out some neat things on here. I try to keep up with neighborhood happenings as well as free things that we can receive with little effort!

Does anyone know the person on Corn Silk that left the neighborhood lawn care flyer? If you do, let them know that I can put that on our blog if they email us. It's stuff like that, that can go on here!

Freebie For the Day

Get a scope dental kit free, click here.

Schwans is giving away anything under $10 free to anyone who is currently not a customer of theirs. I signed my mom up and she's already received her food. Two turkey dinners for free! My cheese breadsticks will be arriving at my home here very soon free! It's only available to the first 500,000 people so hurry! Click here to sign up.

Toy Drive

A very early request. We will be taking in toys again for this Christmas. Our neighborhood did a great job this last Christmas with giving lots of toys! I am even going to go next door to the other neighborhood and pick up toys also this year. So, of you find something cheap, please pick it up!

What Else?

What else can I put on here that you all would like to read?

Meeting, Please Come!

Sorry for not so many posts these last two weeks. We have been gone on vacation and not had time to update this as much as usual.

On Monday, you will start seeing more on here!

Remember this Sunday there is a planning meeting at 4:00 pm at 984 Rolling Meadow (Becky Cooper's backyard), bring your ideas to help this be a fun National Night Out Year this year!

Schawn's Free Food Order

Hey guys, if you are currently not a customer of Schwan's, you really need to check this offer out! Click here for details.

National Night Out Info

Click on image for it to be displayed larger!

Clarification as well as being important!

The neighborhood meeting will be in the back yard at 984 Rolling Meadow Drive- (Mike and Becky Coopers home) between 4-5 pm on August 9th to plan this years Neighborhood night out set for October 6th.

The bicycle decorating contest is an idea we were putting out there for the event on October 6th for National nite out.

One of the ideas is to hold that event on the empty lot beside Karen and Tom Dyers home where perhaps we can set up games for the adults and children in one central location. . We are in desperate need of new volunteers to help spearhead these functions. I hope that everyone who can, WILL ATTEND, and bring new ideas and leadership to the event this year. The donation is simply to help provide funds for hotdogs, buns, soda and prizes for the children. (All just ideas at this point and open for discussion.)

Becky Cooper

Attention For the Second Day!

There is being planned a neighborhood meeting Aug. 9th between 4-5 pm in Becky Cooper's back yard. This may change to the empty lot that is Tom and Karen's lot, we will keep you updated.

This meeting is in regards to National Night Out as well as the recently brought up idea of putting speed bumps on Rolling Meadow due to many speeders.

There may also be a bike decorating contest for the kiddos that evening. We are hoping to get more of the neighborhood including some of our newer neighbors involved in some more adult functions. We are asking that each household donate $2 for purchase of hotdogs and soda and some prizes for the kids.

So please, let your neighbors know about this, because not all of us pay attention to this blog. Feel free to comment or Email us at Bentlyfarms@yahoo.com.

Attention

Recently I have had several neighbors come to me to ask about getting speed bumps put in the main drag here on Rolling Meadow drive to perhaps slow drivers down in Bently Farms for the safety of our children and animals.

I have checked with the city and it seems this would be something we may need to perhaps take up a petition for and have community contributions to help pay.

--Becky Cooper

Please comment!!

Well I have added a calendar to our blog down on the right side here. I know sometimes having a calendar at your fingertips can be very nice. If you think I am putting too much on the right side please let me know!

Well it looks like the 100 degree weather may go away for a little while. So that will be a relief! I know the kiddos have been braving the outdoors quite a bit here lately! I have been making sure that they all get enough water in their systems.

Speaking of which, with neighbors having the swimming pools and the kids jumping from one pool to another, towels seem to just disappear. If you are having that problem and you want to solve it, I have a good solution. Embroidering your last name on their towel guarantees that the towel will probably be returned to you. Let me know and I'll be glad to embroider them!

Freebie For the Day

Vaseline Aloe Fresh Hand Lotion sample available from Costco. You do not need to be a member to receive this. I received my sample last week and was surprised at the size they are sending out. Click here to get yours.

Do you need anything at Walgreens tomorrow? If so, print this coupon for $5 of any $25 purchase.

Gardening

Here's a reminder that if you had planned to plant a garden, you need to get in now so that it had time to ripen! I just got mine in today! I started vegetables in small paper cups first and let them start growing lightly watering twice a day. After two weeks they grow enough to put in the ground. If my garden works out right, I will post some pics later on!

Prayers

For all of you that believe in praying, can we ask that you pray for our family. We are adopting from China and adoption has become very, very slow. We are so hoping that we bring are little one home by Dec. 2010!

Anyone else need a prayer said for your family even if it is something small or something very big!

America's Got Talent

Did any of you watch this show tonight? The little nine year old boy that played the blues on guitar was spectacular! It is so interesting to see all of the little people who do neat things on this show!

City of Lavon Park

We need all of you to start bugging Mike Jones when you see him about the park that we are trying so hard to get put here in Lavon. This will have baseball fields for our little league as well as older men and ladies leagues. It will have football field as well as soccer field. There will be a kids play area and walking path. A pavilion for entertainment also to be put there. We have been trying for over a year, but for some reason Lavon city is working very, very slow. So maybe if we all start bugging him he will get moving on this. It would help Lavon bring people here and also make it a better place for all of us including the kids. There just isn't much here for any of us to do.

Thanks Again,

Mr. Teske for keeping the front looking very nice! We all owe you quite a bit!

Freebies for Tuesday

Free bodycology body lotion sample, this come in either cherry blossom or raspberries and cream sample, click here.

Do you enjoy Sonic? Do you enjoy their Sonic Chillers. Here's a coupon to get a sonic chiller for 99 cents! After entering you email address, they will email you the link for the coupon. Click here.

Monday Freebies!

Click here to print a coupon for a free Arby's BBQ sandwich with the purchase of a soft drink! This is a great find for the summer time! Act quickly this expires on the 16th of July!

How many of you are Oprah fans! Here is a great offer to get five free issues of "O" for free! Click here. This is a great freebie offered from Kroger stores!

Here's another free sample of Goodnight Underpants offered through Walmart. These come in handy when going away on vacation! Click here.

National Night Out

Planning for this starting out already. We need everyone's help in making this a night our neighborhood won't forget. Please email us with any ideas or helpful tips that you think would be of great interest. I am still looking for donations to help pay for a bounce house for the little ones in our neighborhood.

Recycling

Well I was surprised to drive down to NeSmith elementary the other day to drop off two bags of papers for the recycling bins. They are no longer there! So for now, I guess just put your paper in the recycling bin.

FundRaising

If you could start clipping box tops from qualifying boxes, campbell soup labels, and even pop cans you would be doing a bunch of kids a lot of help this upcoming school year. Please collect them and then email when you need them picked up!

Birthday Announcements

I think we have missed a few kiddo birthdays this month. Moms and Dads you didn't let us know or we would have posted it on here! I may have to start offering a small gift for those who post their kids birthdays on here.

I am also posting anniversaries and other interesting info.

FaceBook

Many of our neighbors now are on FaceBook. Join this fun site and see how many of us you can find on there! It's been a fun way to keep in touch! Also a little addictive!

Drivers and Motorcycles

Please remember it's summer and you need to slow down while driving in the neighborhood. I've once again noticed a couple flying past homes. We don't want anyone hurt!

Freebies For The Day

Get a sample of Nivea's Touch of Sparkle Body Wash. Click here.

Also you can get Nivea's Men's Active 3 Bodywash. Click here.

Could you use a free sample of Viva Paper Towels? These work good for throwing in your purse or car. Click here.

Here's a great offer that is available again thru Fiber One. Get this package before it's gone. Included are a free sample for Fiber One Honey Clusters cereal and Fiber One Oats and Chocolate bar plus $5 in coupons. Click here.

You can try a free Mocha sample from McDonalds on Mondays starting August 3rd. This is available from 7 am to 7 pm.

Wow the holiday is done!

Well, I hope you all had a great holiday weekend. It was hot, but I don't think that stopped many people. Stores were packed and the air outside was filled with the smell of barbeques.

It is the middle of summer for the kiddos, so what's next on the list?

Football, Football, Football!

Freebies will hopefully be back soon! I have received so many neat things this last few months!

It's a Holiday Weekend!

I wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! Make sure to play hard, but stay smart. Firework shows have already begun so here is the holiday! I know it's extra special to me because it's my mom's birthday! Happy Birthday to my mom although she'll never see this on here!

Holiday weekend Coupon that may come in handy!

Need a quick bite to eat while you're out? Stop by wendy's and get $1 Wendy's Combo Meal Make sure a printer is hooked to your computer before opening.

Hello All Our Neighbors!

When I started this blog, I thought it was such a great idea in giving our neighborhood some ideas, as well as deals, and a way to spread the word on occasions. I realize there are some that just don't use the internet; however, I do believe most do. I will continue to keep it updated in hopes that some of you will comment, use the freebies, and use it for announcing things!

Welcome to our neighborhood to those who just moved in!

Freebies For The Day

Would you like to receive up to four free coupon for Mars free chocolate? Well here's a deal! Go to http://realchocolate.com/ and fill out their form to get your chance at winning! I have already received three out of four free coupons for chocolate and so has my mom!

If you would like to try Nature's Bounty Fish Oil free and a $1 coupon, click here.

Get a free quart of Glidden Paint, what an awesome offer! Click here to give their brand paint a try. I just ordered mine last night after needing to repaint bedrooms. I would like to give their's a try to try them out.

Embroidery:

Just a reminder that I (Cheri Lail) here in our neighborhood has a commercial embroidery machine and can do anything that you may need embroidered. I have supplied NeSmith Elementary school, CYA Baseball league, as well as Isuzu in embroidering apparel for their companies. Check out my website: PitchandStitch.com

National Night Out

I'll throw this out here again. Does anyone have any suggestions? I had originally rented a bounce house for the evening. After multiple attempts at asking for all of your help, I have had no response. Unless some of you want to step forward to help, I will have to cancel that bounce house! Remember this could be an awesome event with enough help!

Recycling

Remember to recycle on Fridays! It helps keep our earth green. And best of all, it only takes a minute to throw recyclable items in the bin instead of the garbage. All paper and magazines need to go to the bins at NeSmith elementary to help them raise money for school supplies! Every little bit here and there helps!

Yard Maintenance

There are a few in the neighborhood willing to do your yard mowing and weed wacking for a very reasonable price. Contact Bently Farms if interested.

Job Listings Asked For

Do you know of a job or have a job that needs help. Please contact Bently Farms to have it listed here.

I'm Back! Sorry about the delay in updating our site! It would be spectular if some of you would comment on here so that I know that people are looking at this!

Father's Day is Sunday! Don't forget your dad's; get them something wonderful!

It is very hot outside, not that you don't know that yet, but remember your animals that may be outside. They need cold water. And, whatever you do, don't leave your babies in the car for anytime at all!

Does anyone have any neat news to send out?

Freebies for the Day!

Here is a free sample pack from Scott. Includes a double roll and and a ten count travel pack.

Here is a buy one get one free entree coupon from T.G.I Friday.

Quote of the Day

If you want to feel rich, just count the things you have that money can't buy.

Money Savings Tip

This is directly from TXU:
Don't use your bigger appliances (washer/dryer, dishwasher, pool pump) between the times of 1 pm and 5 pm. They will charge you less for doing so.

Television Hits

Here's a place to comment on: What is your favorite summer show on right now?

National Night Out?

Yard Sale Announcement

There are a couple of our neighbors who are having a yard sale June 13th if any of you are interested in joining in. Please let your neighbors know about this.

Summer Break

This is the last post for a couple of weeks as I will be busy doing some summer vacation things and won't have the time to update this. If in the event of an emergency, please contact me on my cell 989-915-7377, and I can find time to put it on our blog. Otherwise enjoy the next couple of weeks!

Freebies

Here are pictures of all the free stuff I have received over the past couple of months. You can receive this too, just watch for my freebies for the day on our blog. I have received some awesome stuff: Free hotdogs, Thomas the Train, and a full bottle of Suave just for starters!

Yard Sales:

It looked like the neighborhood yard sale was a success! Some of you put it away early, but with it being so hot I understand. I hope you all had good luck in selling your extras. We will be having another yard sale hopefully at the end of summer for those of you who didn't have a chance to put one together like me!

Wow the 31st of May is today!

This is the kids last week of school! Congrats for a long year being just about done.

Freebies To Follow Tomorrow!

Hello I found this really neat blog site that holds contests every day to win some really neat stuff! Check it out.

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How many families are doing the neighborhood garage sale this Saturday? We will also have one at the end of summer.

Freebie for the Day

99 Cent Photo Card
A brand new code this time from Shutterfly, a new free card (you pay 99 cents shipping) for any upcoming celebration! Here's the coupon code: CARD4U that gives you this almost freebie! Send a personalized Shutterfly 5x7 folded Photo Card to yourself. Yes, it's a "Father's Day" promotion, but you can create any photo card you want to.

Ruby Tuesday Freebie
Ruby Tuesday is offering their So Connected members a Buy One Get One Free Entree coupon just for signing up! All you have to do is fill in your information, then you'll have two weeks to use your coupon. Make sure to include your birthday because you’ll also receive a free Handcrafted Burger on your birthday! You’ll receive a confirmation email after signing up and you just need to click on the confirmation link to make it official.

Have A Very Safe And Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Remember we are having a neighborhood yard sale on the 30th.

Freebies for the Day

Join the Quiznos Q Club and get a free Flatbread Sammie and a free cookie on your birthday. Please note that you only really need to give them your name, email address, birth year, and zipcode in order to join. The other information is optional to enter! Joining the "clubs" of the restaurants that are in your area is a great way to get coupons and even freebies because they will email you directly.

free sample of Garnier Ultra-Lift Pro deep wrinkle cream.

Freebies for the Day

Get ready to request your coupon for free Kraft Oscar Meyer Beef Franks that starts at 9:00 am (EST) on Wednesday, May 20 and ends at midnight.

Put Blue Bunny Sedona or Aspen frozen yogurt treats on your grocery list for this weekend because Blue Bunny wants you to try them for free! Just purchase either treat Saturday, May 23 thru Sunday, May 25 and then fill out this rebate form to get a full rebate by mail.

Print a coupon to Save $5 off a $25 purchase at Walgreens in-store or online valid for Wednesday and Thursday.

Thanks to everyone for keeping your trash cans picked up. It helps to keep the streets looking neater!

I need some opinions as to why people seem to be so cranky and awnry lately?

Anyone here put any thought into plans for National Night Out? Remember we have a bounce house planned. We still need more!

Happy Birthday to: Olivia Roberts who turned two! And Happy Birthday to Joshua and Kennedi Wheeler! I hope you have another wonderful year full of fun and surprises. Hugs, Kisses, and Praises!

Freebies for the Day

100,000 free DiGiorno Flatbread Melts have been given away already, but everyone can print two coupons to Save $1.50 on one DiGiorno Flatbread Melts. Click on "And your hot lunch here>". This is a high-value coupon, twice what the coupon found in the Sunday coupon insert is worth. And it's even better than the $1 coupon that Kraft First Taste members got! Print yours now and combine with a sale on this new product for a great deal before this coupon expires on June 17.

Pull Ups
Help kids stay dry with PULL-UPS® Training Pants. Get Your Sample

Quote for the Day

We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because they have never deceived us. Samuel Johnson

Money Savings Tip

Take public transportation. If the city’s transit system is available near you, take it to work (or to play) instead of driving your car. It’s far cheaper and you don’t have to worry about parking your vehicle.

Congrats Norma for winning another term as Mayor!

Our Pokeeno group that we enjoy the second Wednesday of each month here in our neighborhood is in need of people to play. We have a lot of people who have played, but have been busy or just dropped out, so we need a couple of more ladies. Email us if you are interested. It is fun!

Remember our Neighborhood Yard Sale is the 30th of this month!

Once again, I see people that are driving faster than you are supposed to here in the neighborhood. Please slow down!

Remember tomorrow is Friday! Remember all papers and catalogs are being collected at NeSmith Elementary to help raise money. Please take just those items up there for recycling.

The front island looks great who ever mowed it. Anyone interested in secretly getting rid of that Classic Homes sign up front. It looks hideous!

Please keep patient with neighbors yards being mowed right now. My yard is going to take at least a week to even be able to get a lawn mower out on it because of it being drenched in water.

Freebies for the Day

Get a free Kellog's All-Bran Promise Pack that samples and coupons. Your Promise Pack will include: Strawberry Medley cereal sample, Strawberry Drizzle Fiber bar, Red Raspberry Fiber drink mix, and coupons (total value of $4 in savings). I had to register for an "All-K Pass" in order to request this sample, but it was easy to do. You can expect to receive your Promise Pack in 4 to 6 weeks.

Get a free sample of Bodycology hand soap, lotion, and mist in either Uplifting Coconut Lime (my pick) or Cozy Brown Sugar Vanilla

Money Savings Tip

Dig into your community calendar. There are often tons of free events going on in your town that you don’t even know about. Stop by the local library or by city hall and ask how you can get ahold of a listing of upcoming community events, and make an effort to hit the interesting ones. You can often get free meals, free entertainment, and free stuff just by paying attention - even better, you’ll get in touch with what’s going on around you.

Quote of the Day

We are the people our parents warned us about. - Jimmy Buffet