Toy Drive Success

Thanks to everyone who made this year's toy drive a success! All this stuff will come in very helpful to the people in Wylie running the toy drive that covers our community also.

Thank You!

4th Annual Toy Drive Flyer

Trick or Treat for Canned Goods **10/23/11**

Girl Scout Troop #1447 will be collecting canned goods for the Josephine Food Bank on Sunday October 23, 2011 between 3-4pm in Bently Farms. Please help the girls along with the community for the upcoming holiday season. If you would like to place items in a bag and leave them on your porch, it will be appreciated. Thanks again for helping our community!

Girl Scout Troop #1447
angeliquegirlscouts@gmail.com

Msma

Call Mike at 917-620-65878

MSMA for sale

MSMA for sale call Mike from 263 Bently Dr at 917-620-6587

Things to do in October, thanks to Monica!

Here's the one for the big orange pumpkin farm. It really is neat.

http://www.bigorangepumpkinfarm.com/index.html

Here's the link for the tiny tots Tuesdays at the arboretum. It looks like the fall pumpkin patch started already and goes through November 22.

http://www.dallasarboretum.org/families/Activities.htm

Here's information for The Heard Museum in McKinney. It's a natural museum and wildlife sanctuary. If you look at the events calendar you will see the information about the Dinosaurs Live event. They also have a neat Halloween event.

http://heardmuseum.reachlocal.com/coupon/?scid=2058065&cid=860855&tc=11092118375576363&rl_key=472bba620ef57f131800657ea0e3058b&kw=1725458&dynamic_proxy=1&primary_serv=heardmuseum2.reachlocal.net&pub_cr_id=14966923537

Here's the link for the Children's Aquarium

http://www.childrensaquariumfairpark.com/

NNO

Hello neighbors, it is that time again for National Night Out! I will host NNO at my house, 950 Cornsilk, Tuesday Oct. 4th from 6-8pm. This is a great way to meet new neighbors and catch up with ones you not have seen in awhile. Again this year, we will be collecting can goods for the local food drive. There will be BBQ hotdogs and hamburgers and other goodies. We thought it would be fun for the kiddos to wear their Halloween costumes and bring a pumpkin to decorate. Thanks to Ursula and Chuck we are setting great on the paper goods and the meat. We still need alot of help with other food and supplies. If you could help in anyway, please call me 972-843-2795.

Jeaneen Eli

NNO

Is anyone coordinating the NNO for Bently Farms this year? I will be more than happy to help out. We can have it in the cul de sac at the end of Rolling Meadow. My stepdad is manager at Wallys in Rockwall who will donate plates, cups, napkins, and balloons. Just let me know if we will be participating in NNO this year. Thanks!

Ursula Watson

Please Volunteer for the School Renovation Work Party

The School Renovation Team will be having a work party on the following dates to scrape, clean and paint the old school building.

Saturday, September 24 from 8-5
Sunday, September 25 from 12-5

Saturday, October 8 from 8-5
Sunday, October 9 from 12-5

Address: 120 School Road, Lavon

Lunch will be provided on Saturdays.

Please bring paintbrush, roller, hammer and scraper.

We are also in need of a scaffolding.

Please contact Jenny Bodwell @ 214-491-8422 with the dates you can volunteer.

Thank you,

Jenny

Vendors Needed

My name is Linda and also live in Bently Farms. My church, Faith Luthern, located in Wylie will be holding our 2nd annual craft fair on Oct. 1 from 9-3. If you or anyone you know in interested in a booth please email me at theirnina@hughs.net. A tax deductible donation of $40 is requested. Sorry, only outside booths are available.

Hope to see you there,

Linda

Cute Quote Told To Me Today!

Life is to short not to have a little umbrella in every tall glass!

--Quoted from Becky Cooper

Did You Know?

Two Things I Just Learned!

If you have raisins in the cupboard and they are hard, all you have to do soften them is put them in boiling water! It doesn't hurt them at all!

Always wondered how to put a burrito together without thinks falling out of the end. You need to fold the side first and then fold it the other way!

Monster Cookie Recipe!

Free Bottle of Body Wash at CVS

Visit the Minute Clinic FaceBook page, click Like. Then under special offers on the left side of the page you will be able to add your email address. They will then email you a coupon for a free bottle of moisturizing body wash!

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RAIN!

Can you believe we woke up to rain this morning! It was so very nice to finally see.

A head's up in case Mrs Mindy Roberts doesn't post this on here in time. On Aug. 20th thru Aug 23rd, she will be showcasing her business (Always-Serendipity) on www.Zulily.com You can find some awesome gifts on here for girls/boys, toys, and housewares for 60% off their normal selling prices.

Upon check out, you can use the promotion code FAMILY10 to receive 10% of your total order. That code works only once. I used it last week, but couldn't use it again after that first time.

Mark your calendars to help our neighbor's business out and please spread the word!

Criminal Mischief

My trampoline was moved to the very back of my fence and damaged. I had a folding chair attached to the trampoline by zip ties which were also cut. The trampoline was staked into the ground and those were also pulled up. There are drag marks from where it was to where I found it. Has anyone else had any recent problems in our neighborhood?

Ursula

House Fire

A lavon resident's home in Lake Ridge Meadows burnt down this morning. The family, a Wylie Police Officer, lost everything. The Red Cross is helping for tonight but the family needs all of the basics. If you can help the Lavon Citizens Police Alumni is asking for cash donations to help the family. You can call my cell 214-663-1694 and I can come to you.

Thank You,
Jeaneen Eli

Town Hall Meeting June 11, 6 -8pm @ Cowboy Church on Hwy 6

I wanted to make an inform decision for myself befor Saturday's Town Hall Meeting, so I walked in to the PD and asked for their case log. Out of 1289 calls, only 255 were county calls which equates to 19% of their calls. Of those county calls, 172 are within 3 miles (68%). Of those, several are accidents down in the valley of Hwy 78 and off of Hwy 205. So out of 3230 patrol hours, only 6% (193.2 hours), were outside of the city limits.

Energy Saving Program - for free

Check it out-they came and serviced our house last Wednesday for free.

They did:

* window weather stripping

* door weather stripping

* checked our duct seals

* caulked all of our plumbing

* performed energy efficient tests to tell us where we are losing air

http://www.nthegreen.com/index.html

The Martinez Family

1033 Rolling Meadow

BOAT AND ELLIPTICAL GONE

The boat and the elliptical have been sold.

Still have the baby furniture though.

469-235-8576

Look Out

Just a heads up to warn you all to watch out for what you have outside. There was some things taken from outside from a friend's house last night. Some one is out little to see what you have left outside that can be taken, so make sure to put it away and lock your cars just in case!

Lost My Kitten

My 4 month old kitten got out the door this morning and we have not seen her since. If you see her please contact me at 214 986 1399. She is light brown with white feet and blue eyes. Her name is Ella. She has a brown spot on her back right leg. $50.00 Reward.
We live in Bentley Farms on Meadow Hill Dr.
Thanks,
Paula

BOAT, FURNITURE AND ELLIPTICAL FOR SALE

Boat: 1990 stratos (185 Pro), 17,9 feet. V6 150 HP Johnson outboard motor 4 blade SS prop (electric trim etc.), 56 lb Motor Guide trolling motor w/ 12 or 24 volt hook up. 2 live wells, working pumps, plenty of storage (lockable), Hummingbird fish finder. Matching single axle stratos trailer.

Repaired small crack in lower unit other wise no major issues with motor. Deck/bottom carpet needs repair; not casting deck. Hull is fine, no cracks, major scratches etc. Full professional tune up completed 2 years ago.

Asking $3500

Elliptical/Strength Trainer - $175

Pro Form Cross Over - The Proform Crossover Elliptical Trainer is 2 exercise machines in 1. It can be used as both an elliptical trainer and a strength trainer. Designed as an elliptical trainer, it easily converts into a strength training pulley system with over 240 pounds of resistance.

Baby bedroom set - $500

Convertible Emily baby crib plus the mattress (converts to toddler bed and then full size bed), changing table dresser, and 5 drawer dresser. Cherry wood. All purchased from JC Penny's in fall of 2006. Do not have picture of the crib because it is in storage but attached a photo from the internet.

If you're interested in any of these items please email me at monicamartineztx@gmail.com or call me at 469-235-8576.

Thanks!

Monica Martinez

3rd Annual Bently Farms Easter Egg Hunt

When: April 23, 2011

Where: 965 Rolling Meadow

Time: 10 am

Ages: Infant to 10 years old

We are going to need lots of donations for candy, small toys, stickers, or whatever else can fit into eggs so that we can fill the garbage bag of eggs we have from the past two years. We will need these within the next week (no later than April 18th).

If it rains, we will try to reschedule. Last year we didn't have too many kids, so come out this year and meet the rest of our neighbors!

Please bring drinks and snacks if you could as kiddos will be thirsty after chasing eggs around.

Remember your Cameras and your Smiles!

If you have any questions contact: Mindi at 214-676-9561 or Cheri 989-915-7377

For Sale Size XS 2-4 Brand New

I had this specially made for Ally to wear to Steven's baseball games. Since he is now not playing I have this sweatshirt. It is a size XS 2.4, it's never born worn. I am asking $25. If you know of anyone that may be interested can you please tell them about this?

Contact Cheri 989-915-7377

Important News on Yard Sale

Anyone in the neighborhood who plans on having a yard sale this weekend needs to stop by the city and fill out a permit. This cost a whole dollar. I know this is a pain in the butt, but news to me! So make sure you take care of that before Friday!

Neighborhood Yard Sale

Remember our neighborhood yard sale is April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. I will be putting flyers out on doors today. Someone asked about having permits, no permit is needed for individual or neighborhood yard sales.

Fire and Police Dept Open House

Come on out this Saturday, March 19, and meet your first responders! Take a tour of the Depts and get up close and personal with the Firetrucks and Police cars. There will be hotdogs and baked goods along with free blood pressure screenings. Hope to see you there!

Day Care?

Does anyone in the neighborhood watch kids or will be watching kids during the summer? I am looking for 7a-6/630pm. Education Station is raising their rates and Im looking for other options. Thanks!

City Council Meeting

I encourage everyone to attend the City Council Meeting on March 15th. There is a potential land deal that concerns the city and everyone should be informed of the terms of the deal. The Mayor confirmed at the last council meeting there would be an opportunity to discuss the land deal at the following council meeting which is March 15, 2011. I have done some research and their are several concerns. Conflict of Interest and a Tax Shelter for the Land Developer among the top. I am looking forward to understanding more about this deal and what options are available to the City including terminating the deal! Please come and take an interest in what's going on in our wonderful City!

Petition regarding the Reverse Decision to Restructure NeSmith Elementary

For those of you who live in Lavon that will be impacted by the decision to restructure the two Elementary Schools and are interested in signing this petition to reverse the decision, please copy and paste the following link into your browser.

http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/NeSmith/signatures/1

There is a Facebook page that has been created to keep you posted on any updates, meetings, communication, etc.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002142727766&sk=wall

Entrance Mowing

The list for mowing the entrance is off to the right of this site. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help. Remember that you can also help by paying towards the watering of the entrance when you go pay your water bill.

Thank You,
Jeaneen Eli

Neighborhood Yard Sale Date

Hi everyone! Spring is looking to be here and so its springtime cleaning. We will be having a neighborhood yard sale April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. That's a month away, so start getting ready!

Neighborhood Yard Sale

Hey Everyone!

If your house is anything like mine, piles and piles of stuff is in the way needing to be gone. When is a good time for all of you to have a neighborhood Yard Sale here soon? Please comment!

CHS Band Candle

Back in October two boys from CHS Band were selling Yankee Candles. We had purchased one but never received it. I did not get names and not sure if they lived in the neighborhood or not. Does anyone know if the candles came in and if they were passed out?

Girl Scout Cookies!

We are selling Girl Scout Cookies, so if you would like to purchase a box or more email me at ursmayor@yahoo.com with your order. They are $3.50 a box and will be delivered mid February. Thanks again!!

Ursula Mayorga