Law Enforcement Reference Information - Updated

Law Enforcement
District III
Ofc. Keith Carlisle Evening shift
Ofc. Michael Cavett Day shift
Crime Prev. Ofc. Derek Tirado 352-334-2479 tiradodj@cityofgainesville.org
Sgt. Kevin Trahan Day shift 352-334-2424 trahankm@cityofgainesville.org
Lt. Steve Weaver Midnight shift 352-334-2422 weaversp@cityofgainesville.org
Lt. David Rowe Executive Lt. 352-334-3313 rowedh@cityofgainesville.org
Cap. Ed Book District Commander 352-334-2460 bookea@cityofgainesville.org

Annual Meeting

Annual meeting of the Suburban Heights Association
September 22, 2008
Millhopper Branch Library, 7PM

Vote on the slate of officers and Area Representatives for 2008-2009

Program: Ann Z. Egan, Nature Operations Division, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, City of Gainesville. Topic: History of This Area

Yards of the Month

Here are the 3rd quarter "Yard of the Month" recipients:

July 2008: CW22
Lowell & Beverly Hammer
4809 NW 18th Pl

August 2008: SE17
Stephanie & Randy West
4420 NW 14th Pl

September 2008: TBA - Your home?

Edy's Ice Cream Social

Suburban Heights Resdients are invited to get together for a free Edy's Ice Cream Social on Aug 9, 2008 from 2-3 pm.

Tables with Ice Cream and Fixings will be located between 4310 and 4400 NW 18th Place. Bring your family and chairs. Meet any new neighbors who have moved into the neighborhood and let
the children have some fun. Everything will be provided compliments of Edy's Ice Cream: Janet Rodel won a contest describing our neighborhood as the best place to live.

Yards of the Month - Summer

Here are the 2nd quarter "Yard of the Month" recipients:

April 2008: CN02
Bobby and Theresa Stafford
1810 NW 46th St

May 2008: CS4
Victor and Cynthia Jackson
4710 NW 16th Pl

June 2008: CE6
Snodgrass and Todd
4430 NW 17th Pl

From The President - Summer 2008

Dear Neighbors:

Wow…I can’t believe almost another year has flown by. In no time the students will be back and life will be, as most of us know it, back to ‘normal.’ Lots of nice things have been happening in our neighborhood over the past year. I continue to see new, double insulated windows being installed on many houses in Suburban Heights, several new in-ground sprinkler systems, several homes that have had entire lawns re-landscaped, requiring less irrigation than before, and other changes which indicate substantial investment in our neighborhood. I’m certain as gas continues to escalate, and it will, our neighborhood will continue to enjoy increasing property values because of our location and the continuous re-investment in our homes.

Our web site is up and operational (www.suburbanheights.blogspot.com), we have a fairly extensive list of “Neighbors in Business” several with links to their websites. We have had very good and consistent representation from the Gainesville Police Department at each of our quarterly meetings. Our fine city manager, working from recommendations of affected neighbors, GPD, and city traffic experts made a slight change at the somewhat dysfunctional intersection of 19^th Place, 19^th Ave. and NW 46^th Terrace. Please know this is your city officials being responsive to your concerns.

We’re continuing the discussion on possibly offering the OPTION of paying Association dues, etc. by utilizing PayPal. We think such an option will make things easier for you AND for your Board.

Finally, as many of you know, the yearly picnic was a GREAT success for all. GPD’s traffic unit brought a motorcycle that the children loved as well as a canine which was also a big hit. District Commander, Captain Ed Book attended as did several others zone officers. The food was good; the company wonderful. Thanks to all those who put this on year in and year out….they know how to do it.

If you have any suggestions, ideas or concerns, please email me or let your area representative know and we’ll do what we can, if we can.

In Your Service,

Tony Domenech

Photos From Around the Neighborhood

Here are some photos taken around the neighborhood. Enjoy!

Yard of the Month

Neighborhood Picnic - Sunday April 27

Come and meet your neighbors at the Suburban Heights Neighborhood Picnic Sunday, April 27, 2008 from 4-6 PM at the vacant lot on the corner of NW 15th Place and 47th Terrace.

The Gainesville Police Department will have a motorcycle and K-9 demonstration beginning at 5:00.

Door prizes from Area Merchants, Entertainment for Children, and Food Prepared by Grandy's (Roasted and Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Potato Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls.)

$8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children under 12. Pay Your Area Representative in Advance by April 19.

Bring Lawn Chairs/Blanket.

Yard of the Month - Spring 2008

January: N20
Tom and Melissa Gray
2011 NW 46th St

February: NE 16
Bob and Kathey Muni, Fran Cook
4411 NW 19th Ave

March: NW18
Dr. Indra K. and Dr. Vimla Vasil
4901 NW 19th Pl

Diann Dimitri, Coordinator

Cofrin Park

Please Note:
Regretfully there is no legal entrance to Cofrin Park from Suburban Heights. Please respect private property in this matter.

For Cofrin Park hours, parking, and more information, please visit the Cofrin Park web site. For access, see map to Cofrin public entrance.

From the President - Spring 2008 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor:

Some great things are happening in Suburban Heights. As you know and as I’ve mentioned in the past, several houses are doing major upgrades. In fact, one is almost doubling its size. Like you, I’ve also noticed persistent new roofs being installed on our neighbors’ homes as well as the installation of new double insulated windows. These upgrades serve notice to all of us that our neighborhood is alive and under constant improvement.

We also now have a web site (www.suburbanheights.blogspot.com) and it’s free! The site is in its infancy but we think we will find it very useful for improving communication between other agencies (GPD, etc.) and our neighborhood as well as communication among neighbors. We have also begun a “Neighbors in Business” section which offers free listings and contact information for all our “neighbors in business.” If you own your own business, please let me know (Tdomenech@aol.com) and I’ll see to it that you are listed. Please provide contact information which should include web site (if you have one) and phone number.

Additionally, we are contemplating utilizing PayPal to allow you to pay your dues or any other contributions you wish to make to your Association. Cost are minimal (1.9% to 2.9% + $0.30 USD) thus for a $10.00 association fee we would add less than $1.00. While I am not positive about that (I did copy the fee schedule from PayPal), I’m certain the additional charge would be minimal. For instance, your total dues payment might be $11.00 instead of $10.00. It surely would make things much more efficient. I use PayPal all the time. If this is something you think we should look into, let your rep or me know.

The Web site will also allow us to publish our newsletter online with color pictures! Moreover, you may opt out of a hardcopy version of the newsletter and save your Association printing costs. I, for one, will opt out of a hardcopy version.

Finally, we will also offer, online, a list of baby sitters as well as a list of handypersons in our neighborhood who wish to be listed. If you have additional ideas on utilizing the site, let me know.

Don’t forget the picnic! Sunday, April 27^th.

Your servant,

Tony Domenech

Board Members 2007-2008

YOUR SUBURBAN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION BOARD ’07-’08

Tony Domenech President
Michele Borst Vice President
Esther Nordlie Recording Secretary
Joanne Bullard Newsletter Secretary
Ed Wolcott Treasurer
Margaret Wagener Past-President

Area Representatives

Nancy Pollard North
Taylor Brown Northeast
Diann Dimitri Northwest
Susan Lash Central East
Kim Moffitt Central North
Jeffery Klettner Central West
Paul Schoaff Central South
Amy Buese Southeast
Jennine Brandt Southwest
Dwight Crooks South Southwest
Phillip Williams South Southeast

New Neighborhood Web Site Created

As of this morning Suburban Heights Association is on the web! More information and links coming soon.