Olde Towne Community Crier May 2011

A Word from our New President
A Vision for Olde Towne

On May 10 I held my first board meeting as your president and I want to tell you we have some gifted people working for our community. I know we do not have a large association but as for me I am glad we don't have a pushy homeowner's bureaucracy. I know we don't have a pool and clubhouse and amenities such as this, but what we do have is a nice, secure neighborhood in which our children can play and grow and where neighbors can be neighbors. That's what I believe we need to focus upon at this point. Let's look at what we have and see how we can make it better. Perhaps your interest is in our park. If you haven't seen it, we have a play area for our children and a nice shelter. We have a basketball court and there was once a softball field and volleyball court. Everyone is interested in something so let us know what interests you and bring
your ideas for making this a better community. The more people we get involved in our community the better Olde Towne will be. My vision for Olde Towne is this: A Community where people know one another, care for one another, and work together to make a better place to live.

I hope you feel the same way and that you will partner with us, bringing some new ideas to the
table and getting involved to help our great community become even greater. Thank you for
allowing me to be your president.
Donnie Lovette

Donnie Lovette is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Wilmington.
He and his wife, Bonita, have four children and have lived in Olde Towne for six years.

Thanks from our Past
President

Thanks to all the Olde Towne residents that have helped to make our neighborhood a better place to live. I am extremely impressed with the support for our Association and the willingness of so many people to help maintain the park and become involved with our Association. Our

IN THE WORKS

Welcome New Neighbors

Marty Kosmeh and Rhonda Knight are putting together a team to welcome our new neighbors into the Olde Town family. If you would like to help, please contact Marty or Rhonda.

PARK NEWS
Dead Tree in Park Removed

Many thanks to Ken’s Tree Company (Kenny Edgar’s son) for removing the dead tree in the park at a much-reduced cost.

Park Beautification

Rhonda Knight and Stuart Smith have planted about twenty lantana plants in the OTCA Park. Thank you both for helping our park look more beautiful.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Yard Sale Rescheduled

The OTCA Yard Sale has been rescheduled for May 21st from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. The yard
sale is a fundraiser for the community and is a great way to get some cash for things around
your home you no longer need or want. We ask that you pay $25 or 10% of your sales to the OTCA. Please contact Carolyn Ferguson if you wish to participate. Call 371-6648 or email
cferguson1@ec.rr.com.

Annual BBQ and Meeting

Next Meeting

Our Olde Towne BBQ and meeting were held on April 30th. A new slate of officers was
elected; their names and contact information are listed on page 1.

MEDIA TEAM
Facebook & Blog

Beverly Farrington has started a Face book page for Olde Towne Community NC. Please
become a fan! We hope our Face book page will become an important source of news
and information about our community. Also follow Bev on her personal blog http://
oldetownenc28451.blogspot.com.
She posts some beautiful photographs from the neighborhood.

Our next OTCA meeting will be held at the Belville Town Hall at 7 pm on Tuesday, June 12 and will be hosted by Mayor Jack Batson. Light refreshments will be served. We hope you will join us, meet your new board members, give us your input, and get involved in making Olde Towne a better place to live.

US 17 – 74/76 Meeting

NCDOT will hold an informal public meeting May 19, 2011 on the USS North Carolina Battleship
from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. to review proposed changes to US 17 – 74-76 and NC 133 starting at where NC 133 connects to US 17 and ending where US 421 splits off. They will be constructing a Diverging Diamond Interchange at NC 133 to US 17. They also plan to add a third lane in both directions from where NC 133 joins US 17 and where US 421 splits from US 74-76. They will also realign Blackwell Road. This should significantly improve traffic flow and safety. They will have a formal presentation at 7:00 p.m. Please attend if you can.

Dues are now Due
Just a reminder, our new year started May 1st. Dues are only $24 for the year. Dues contribute toward upkeep of the park and mall, our monthly newsletter, the Crier, and the adult socials and children’s parties. Please complete the enclosed information sheet and submit it along with your dues. If you would like to make an additional donation to go towards purchasing plants and landscaping materials for the mall, please include it with your check. Payment can be given to any committee member, or placed in the mailbox at the mall entrance. Please support your community and pay your dues!

OTCA Mail Box Damaged
On April 30th our OTCA mailbox was struck and damaged by a man driving a silver truck. If you have information about this incident please contact Donnie Lovette at dlov204591@aol.com.

Olde Towne Community Association Membership/Directory Update

Please fill out the following information. Information requested is used to update the directory and contact you regarding events in the neighborhood.

If you are providing your email address, indicate if you wish to receive your Crier by email.
Updated directories will be delivered when available to all members after they pay their 2011 dues of $24.00

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Employer: _________________________

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Phone:________________

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Are you on Facebook? Y N

First Names of Children and ages (we like this info for planning activities – please indicate if you don’t want this information in the directory)

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Trained babysitter available to babysit in Olde Towne

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I have enclosed my $24.00 dues check payable to OTCA.

I have also made an extra donation of $_____.

Please leave in the OTCA mailbox by the front entrance, give to any committee member,
or call Clare Heinz at 233-3364 and she will stop by and pick it up.

Thank you for supporting your community association!

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