This
website serves the 2700 households, and the businesses, churches, schools and other
members of the Yorkshire Woods Neighborhood.
Yorkshire Woods Website
http://www.sportpilot.info/sp/YorkshireWoods.htm
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Hardy Bulbs
Click on the following link to see a list of Hardy Bulbs for planting in our area
Important Numbers
Here is a link to a list of important numbers. Click on the link and copy and paste them to your word processor and print them out and keep in a convenient place.
Trees for your Landscape
Click on the following link to see a list of trees that are hardy for our area.
VOTE!!!
Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, November 7th!
Yorkshire Woods Community Meeting
Next General Meeting date Thursday November 9th at 7PM
Metropolitan Community Tabernacle 11435 Morang
The parking lot is accessible from Beaconsfield. The meeting room is downstairs.
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DO NOT use 311 for Police Department non-emergency calls.
The new phone number for non-emergency police department calls is (313) 267-4600
Yorkshire Woods Newsletter Delivery Persons Needed!
You probably get the Yorkshire Woods Newsletter delivered to your door every month. You may have a neighbor on your own block who is delivering the newsletter to you. But in some cases it is a member of the neighborhood from blocks away. As an example, I deliver the newsletter to my neighbors on Grayton St. east of Denby. But I also deliver the newsletter on all of Lakepointe. We are in need of volunteers to help us. There are streets in our neighborhood that get no newsletter at all. Please consider delivering the newsletter on your own block or a nearby one. I find the once a month walk a good chance to get out of the house and enjoy the beauty of our neighborhood and meet my neighbors. I also enjoy the different styles of the homes and the beauty of the trees, flowers, lawns and wildlife as I walk along. It is also a little healthy exercise and some sun on my face (Weather permitting). So if you would like a chance to do this yourself, please email me at bczygan@yahoo.com or call the Yorkshire Woods office at 886-1411 and leave your name, address and phone number.
SNOW FUND EMERGENCY!
Every home in the Yorkshire Woods Neighborhood needs to contribute to the SNOW FUND this year. You may not know this, but the City of Detroit does NO PLOWING in our neighborhood. Plowing is done entirely by private contractors that we hire at our own expense. The cost per household is $25.00. This is the lowest cost of any surrounding neighborhood. Every house benefits from the curb to curb plowing, so each homeowner should contribute. When you pay your share, you will get a sticker to put in your window to show you participated. Don't miss this opportunity to show your neighbors that you are a part of the community.
Please send your contributions to the SNOW FUND to:
Yorkshire Woods
P.O. Box 24812
Detroit, MI 48224
(Be sure to include your name, address and phone number and mark your payment for the SNOW FUND)
Angel’s Night Volunteer Campaign
Oct. 29-31 is the annual Angel’s Night dates this year. Your participation can be as simple as turning on your porch light and keeping your eyes and ears open. Or you can volunteer to keep an eye on a vacant house or patrol a neighborhood.
For more information and to volunteer go to:
LATEST NEWS!
Next General Meeting date Thursday October 12th at 7PM
Metropolitan Community Tabernacle 11435 Morang
The parking lot is accessible from Beaconsfield. The meeting room is downstairs.
Attend this meeting as it is an opportunity to bring up any complaints or problems you may be having. There will also be a guest speaker and you will get a chance to get up to date with all the newest information concerning the neighborhood. The Yorkshire Woods neighborhood is on the move and you don't want to miss being a part of it. See you there.
This Month's Guest Speaker:
Wayne County Executive
Robert Ficano
Yorkshire Woods Beautiful Home of the Month
We have some beautiful homes here in Yorkshire Woods. Each month here in the newsletter, and on the Yorkshire Woods website, we will highlight the beauty we see here in Yorkshire Woods, by showing off a home in our neighborhood. A photo will be posted on the website, and a link to it in the newsletter. If you know of someone whose home deserves this recognition, please send the address to me at bczygan@yahoo.com.
This months beautiful home is at:
11484 Lansdowne
See more photos of homes in our neighborhood on the web at:
http://www.sportpilot.info/sp/Home1.html
SNOW FUND
Dear Yorkshire Woods Residents:
This letter is a follow-up to the September SNOW FUND appeal. I need to know how many of our Yorkshire Woods residents plan to contribute to the 2006 SNOW FUND.
Do you plan to contribute to the Snow Fund?
While we have the same number of houses (2500) in Yorkshire Woods this year, as we had last year, we have fewer homeowners residing in these homes. So, I can't emphasize enough, how important full participation by all the remaining residents will be. Without your monetary contribution to the SNOW FUND, our streets WILL NOT be plowed this year.
Please send your contributions to the SNOW FUND to:
Yorkshire Woods
P.O. Box 24812
Detroit, MI 48224
(Be sure to include your name, address and phone number)
Thank You Bill G.
BULK PICK-UP
The residents of Detroit will be receiving (If you haven't already) information on the bulk and yard pick-up.
Please Read it ALL!
The $300.00 yearly charge to the property tax in not just for the four-times a year Bulk pick-up. It covers, mainly the cost of the weekly dumpster pick-up. In 1991 we, the homeowners, purchased the "Courville" dumpsters at the cost to us of $20.00. The city paid the balance of the $80.00 cost. From then until now the fee for the weekly pick-up and the monthly bulk pick-up has remained the same, although the cost to the city has steadily gone up. Please be reminded again, the $300.00 fee is not just for the (4) times a year bulk pick-up. It is mainly for the weekly trash pick-up and the 4 times a year bulk pick-up.
Note:
Bulk Trash Sites: 5580 Concord at East Grand Boulevard
Waste Management Transfer Station - 1550 Harper (Enter on Ferry St.)
State Fair Yard - 19715 John R.
5840 Anthon between Cavalry and Campbell
Southfield Yard - 12255 Southfield Service Dr.
Davison Yard - 8220 West Davison
Hours: Summer (Apr-Oct) 8:30AM-7:30PM Tues-Sat Winter (Nov-Mar) 8:30AM-4PM Tues-Sat
Bulk Pick-up dates for 2006: Friday Dec 1
2007: Thursday Mar 1
Thursday May 31
Wednesday Aug 29
Friday Nov 30
Weekly Trash Pick-up Day: Wednesday
Yard Waste: In addition to Bulk and Weekly trash pick-up services, the Detroit DPW will collect Yard Waste this fall through the first week of Dec. There are specific requirements for placement and pick-up. See website link below.
Note: The City recommends that you mulch your grass clippings and compost leaves and yard waste as much as possible. Here is a link to a site that gives more information about composting:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG3296.html
Holiday Collection: During the first two weeks of Jan the DPW will pick up Christmas trees. Place them at the curb near your Courville container on your regular pick-up day.
Go here to read more: http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/dpw/services/bulk.htm
NEIGHBORS UNITED RADIO PATROL
President Sandra Primus
Come join the Radio Patrol. Volunteer 2 days a month. You will be paid mileage.
Please call (313) 885-1051 for more information.
Please contribute to the Radio Patrol.
Contributions can be sent to the Radio Patrol Fund. 9176 Everts, Detroit, MI 48224. Please include your name, address and telephone number.
MEETINGS, EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
Detroit Eastern Market Harvest Fest
10AM – 3PM Saturday October 21,2006
(313) 833-9300
Shop Your Block in “Peace”
October 14th
12PM – 4PM
Warren @ Conner
E. 7 Mile @ Gratiot
Mack @ Alter
(313) 559-8985
EASTERN DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY RELATIONS MEETING
November 1, 2006 @ 7:00 PM
Samaritan Center
5555 Conner, Detroit, MI 48213
(Open to all residents living in the Eastern District)
(313) 596-5900
Home Repair Workshop Series @ U-SNAP-BAC
In conjunction with Warm Training Center, U-SNAP-BAC presents it's home repair workshop services on scheduled Thursdays from September 21st thru November 2, 2006 from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM. These workshops will be held at U-SNAP-BAC's office: 14901 E. Warren - Detroit, MI 48224. For more information call U-SNAP-BAC at (313) 640-1100.
The following is a schedule of the remaining classes:
October 5th Basic Electrical Repair
October 12th Basic Plumbing Repair
October 19th Basic Wall Repair and Painting
November 2nd Basic Wall Repair and Painting II
U-SNAP-BAC FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP
U-SNAP-BAC hosts weekly Financial Literacy Workshops facilitated by Denise Williams, U-SNAP-BAC's Homebuyer Education Counselor, at U-SNAP-BAC's office: 14901 E. Warren - Detroit, MI 48224. For more information call U-SNAP-BAC at (313) 640-1100. For information or to sign up for the workshops contact Ms. Williams @ (313) 640-1100 Ext. 12.
The following is a schedule of the remaining Financial Literacy Workshops:
Monday, October 9th
Monday, October 16th
Monday, October 30th
Monday, November 6th
ADVERTISERS:
A list of this month's advertisers. Look here for convenient local businesses to serve your needs. Support your neighborhood businesses.
A&M Automotive
AAA True Value Hardware
TAZ Roofing
R&T's II Auto Salon
Quickie Printing & Copy Shop
Vergote's Poultry & Fish Market
All About Technology, Inc.
American Car Care East
Kaminski Chiropractic Life Center
Gratiot Office Supply
Bulk Service Pickup
Churches:
Metropolitan Community Tabernacle
11435 Morang Dr.
Detroit, MI 48224
George W. Washington, Pastor
(313) 526-8121
OLD NEWS:
Yorkshire Woods General Meeting
May 11 2006 - Report
We had an exciting meeting this evening at Morang and Beaconsfield. This meeting truly kicked off the beginning of summer with all the activities that entails. The meeting was chaired by Randy French while Bill Gracey is at home recuperating. There were twice as many people attending as were at the April meeting. Part of the increase in attendance was due to residents from Whitehill attending due to new delivery of the newsletter on that street. Discussion was wide ranging and included resident complaints and concerns as well as suggestions for solutions and neighborhood improvements. A representative of Council Woman Brenda Jones's office was there to listen to residents concerns. A representative of City Council Member Kwame Kenyatta was also present with information. The details of the Motor City Makeover were discussed (See information below). The new Radio Patrol was described and discussed and a call for volunteers was made (See discussion below). A representative of a local bulk removal service company talked options for bulk trash removal. A call was made for each person attending to come to next months meeting and to bring an additional person with them.
2006 Motor City Makeover
Saturday the 13th of May at 9:00AM the Motor City Makeover comes to the Yorkshire Woods community. You must pre-register to participate. Call 224-4415, your Neighborhood City Hall or register online. There will be 5 drop off sites in our neighborhood:
11540 Whittier (NE Corner) Vacant Lot
11250 Whittier (NE Corner) Vacant Lot
Grayton between Rossiter and Lakepointe (Berm) Vacant Lot
Edsel Ford Service Drive and Morang (SW Corner) Vacant Lot
9620 Whittier (SE Corner) Vacant Lot
More details in the newsletter. Call the neighborhood number for information (886-1411)
Motor City Makeover Website: http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/kcc/motorcity.htm
Radio Patrol Operating - Call for Volunteers
The Neighbors United Radio Patrol, which serves the Yorkshire Woods neighborhood, is under new leadership. This is big important news for our neighborhood. You owe it to yourself and your family to get involved. The Patrol will be operated by Sandra and Mose Primus Jr. At present there is only one person patrolling so we urgently need volunteers. We need you to patrol (Drive) and or observe (ride with a patroller). Patrollers are paid mileage. See the newsletter for details. Contact the Patrol at 885-1051 for more info.
Whitehill Gets Yorkshire Woods Newsletter Delivery
The Yorkshire Woods Newsletter is now being delivered on Whitehill thanks to the efforts of Tony and Jackie. I encourage all the residents on Whitehill to support them by attending the next Yorkshire Woods general meeting on Thursday, the 8th of June. The meeting is held at Metropolitan Community Tabernacle 11435 Morang. The parking lot is accessible from Beaconsfield. The meeting room is downstairs.
Newsletter Delivery
If you know anyone who is not receiving a newsletter in the Yorkshire Woods neighborhood, then please call the neighborhood number (886-1411) and let us know. If you are interested in handing out the newsletter on your block or street, let us know. I hand it out on my street and it is a great chance, once a month, to get out of the house and stretch my legs and meet some of my neighbors and see some of the neighborhood up close. I even get a little exercise.
Block Clubs
If you are interested in forming a block club then let me know by sending me an email at the address below. I can provide you web space to announce meeting times and dates and contact info and other news.
Bill Czygan bczygan@yahoo.com
Meetings
Here are listings of local meetings of interest.
Project Pride
Monday May 15, 2006
6pm
Charity Lutheran Church
17220 Kelly Road (Just south of Morang)
Town Hall Meeting (To discuss the 2006/2007 Mayoral Budget)
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
6pm - 8pm
St. Timothy United Methodist Church
15888 Archdale St. & Puritan (1 block E. of Southfield)
Call 224-1198 for info.
Home Ownership Workshop
Saturday June 3, 2006
10am - 12noon
U-SNAP-BAC Office
14901 E. Warren (Corner of Alter Road)
Detroit, MI 48224
640-1100 X12 (Call to reserve a seat)
Eastern District Community Relations Meeting
Wednesday June 7, 2006
7pm - 9pm
Samaritan Center
5555 Conner
Cafeteria 1st Floor
Home Ownership Preservation Workshop
Thursday June 15, 2006
6pm - 8:30pm
AMVETS Post 57
19730 Harper Avenue
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(Harper at Allard Rd. Exit 224B on I-94 East)
RSVP at 640-1100 Ext. 12 (ask for Denise Williams)
Bulk Trash Disposal
Here are some details on Bulk Trash Disposal options.
Bulk Alternative - Free Drop-Off Locations
Residents can drop off up to 500 pounds of bulk items per day at:
Davison Yard - 8221 West Davison
Southfield Yard - 12255 Southfield
5840 Anthon - Between Calvary and Campbell
5580 Concord - At East Grand Blvd.
State Fair Yard - 19715 John R.
Tuesday through Saturday from 8am - 8pm. Winter hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 8am - 4pm but closed from 11 - 11:30am.
Bulk Alternative - Special Arrangements for Individual or Group Collection
Community groups and residents can solicit bulk service from a private collection provider. Check your local listings for contractors or vendors that provide that service.
Enforcement
After Jan. 2006, residents who violate City ordinances for trash and cleanliness will be ticketed. All tickets will be adjudicated by the Department of Administrative Hearings (DAH).
Employment Help
The information below is from a flyer from State Senator Hansen Clarke's office.
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The United Way helps those in need find appropriate help from local agencies. Dial 211 from a landline phone and ask for "Employment Help" or call (800) 552-1183.
Michigan Works!
Detroit's Work Place North - 707 West Milwaukee at Third. 1st Floor (313) 873-7321
Detroit's Work Place South - 455 West Fort Street at First. 2nd Floor (313) 962-9675
SER Metro One Stop - 9301 Michigan Avenue East of Wyoming (313) 846-2240
Employment Central - Samaritan Center, 5555 Conner. 1st Floor (313) 579-4900
Rosa Parks Satellite Center - 1300 Rosa Parks (313) 628-2200
Michigan Works! Online - www.michiganworks.org/page.cfm/15
Michigan Talent Bank
1-888-253-6855
www.talentfreeway.org (This site has many services that can be useful in finding employment.)
Department of Civil Service
Cadillac Place Suite 4-400
3042 W. Grand Blvd.
(313) 456-4400
Senator Hansen's office
1-877-252-7537
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536
SenHClarke@senate.michigan.gov
Notices
NEW - Yorkshire Woods Website!
If you are reading this, then
you know there is a new Yorkshire Woods Website. This will be a place for more
than just the newsletter. The Yorkshire Woods website will be the place for
more extensive information to be available than can be fit in the newsletter.
In addition, the information will contain links to other information on the
net. Please bear with me as I create this website. It is beginning as a simple
page of text and links but it will evolve as time goes by. If you have any
comments or suggestions, please send them to me at bczygan@yahoo.com Bill Czygan March 2006 Here is
the link for the website. Save it as a favorite in your browser.
http://www.sportpilot.info/sp/YorkshireWoods.htm
Yorkshire Woods Newsletter Now Available on the Internet!
The Yorkshire Woods
Newsletter is now available on the internet. The Yorkshire Woods Newsletter
will now be posted each month, on the new Yorkshire Woods website. The
newsletter has limited space for articles. Certain articles will be printed in
the newsletter in a shortened form. The full text version of the article with
clickable links will be posted on the website. I encourage all of you to go to
the new website and explore it. And check back often. The website will have
information available before it comes to you in the newsletter. See the link
for the Yorkshire Woods website above.
Newsletters:
A Call for Articles
Do you have a hobby or
interest that you want to share with others? Are you interested in woodworking,
photography, cooking, cars, camping, ham radio, music, gardening, quilting,
collecting, art, sewing or any of a thousand other hobbies? If so, would you
like to share your interest with others here in the Yorkshire Woods
neighborhood? Contact me about writing an article on your hobby or interest. bczygan@yahoo.com
Here are some various articles of interest.
A Solution for Detroit's Financial Difficulties
Gardening Column Articles Now Available Online!
All the past and present
Gardening Column Articles that appear in the Yorkshire Woods Newsletter, will be
available here on the Yorkshire Woods website. See them here:
February 2006 Gardening Article
(Winter Gardening Activities)
March 2006 Gardening Article
(Getting Ready for Spring)
April 2006 Gardening Article (Flowers and Color For Your Yard)
May 2006 Gardening Article (Summer In The Garden)
June 2006 Gardening Article (High Summer in the Garden)
What We Have (It's Time To Take an Inventory of Our Blessings)
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