LATE BREAKING NEWS ABOUT THE NEW SHOPPING CENTER AT COIT & SPRING VALLEY…

What's going on and when can I shop at the new Albertsons? The truth is, we really don't know. What we do know is the original developer has backed off on the deal and has let his option expire. The property is back on the market. You've no doubt seen the big FOR SALE sign on Coit Rd.

The good news is that the site has been approved for Albertsons to operate a supermarket. Since that has been accomplished, the management of Albertsons would like to see the deal completed.

A source close to the transaction tells us that a new developer is now involved, and is negotiating with Albertsons and the other parties presently in the location.

Albertsons has worked very well with the homeowners associations in shaping a project that is acceptable, and we hope they can make it work. We will keep you informed as we learn more. -- Fred Williams

INSIDE THIS ISSUE… read about the NHHA Web site, fall drive for new members, real estate update, and future fun events for golfers and fans of big band music. Plus photos of the July 4th Parade.

The Fourth of July Parade has come and gone so it really must be summer. And speaking of the parade, a big thank you goes to Mark and Lynn Carlton. We had a bigger event this year with more for the kids to do, and Mark and Lynn worked hard to pull it off. See the pictures inside.

Ross Sanders, our special events chairman, has more activities planned, so mark your calendar for the Fall Festival of Fun on Saturday, September 23, and the annual NHHA Golf Tournament Monday, September 25. Golf chairman Larry Baker needs to know how many to plan for, so golfers please use the entry form in this issue.

The REALLY big event occurs this fall. Our NHHA Membership Drive kicks off October 1 and we hope to wrap it up by the 15th. What makes it a big event is that we need a big number of you members to volunteer your help. Cris Murrey, our membership chairperson, has some great ideas for organizing the drive, but it's going to take people power to make it work.

Specifically, we need five area captains and about 50 block captains to each contact fifteen or more homes. If you want to help, use the volunteer form inside, or leave your name, phone number and address on Cris Murrey's voice mail by calling 972-381-6033. She'll get back to you with details.

NHHA now has 526 members -- less than half the total number of homes in our neighborhood. If we could add 100 new members we could do so much more. Like increasing our daytime police patrol by two more shifts per week -- crime statistics clearly point out that daytime is where we need more patrol presence -- and like spending more on beautification of entrances and medians.

Please volunteer to help. You and your family will reap the benefits -- and you'll feel great about helping your community.

www.northwoodhills.org

NORTHWOOD HILLS SAYS "HELLO WORLD!" VIA INTERNET WEB SITE

By Gene Saunders, Webmaster

It's been nearly eighteen months since I was asked to help with the Northwood Hills Web site, and I'd like to thank all of you who have been so encouraging. Your suggestions and comments have helped it evolve into a truly valuable resource. For those of you who haven't visited recently -- well, you're missing a LOT!

We now have about 75 pages online. With the speed of the Internet (and my digicam) we can add photos and information in only minutes. It's truly remarkable. Heck, you can even check up on the neighborhood while you're on vacation anywhere in the world. If you can get to a Web browser, you can read about things as diverse as the parking lot expansion at NH Elementary, and why all those trailers were muddying up Hillcrest Park.

There's a "Helpful Phone Numbers" page that doubles as "Helpful Web Sites." Whether you just moved here or have been here forty years, this page is a keeper. We also help you report or find a lost pet; learn details of the Dallas recycling program; check the Fretz Park Rec Center activities calendar; and even a Scam Watch page. About the only thing you won't find is crime info -- that's reserved for our E-mail Alerts which you can request via our Web site. All pages are dated to tell you how fresh the info is.

Perhaps the best way to see all that's available online is to click the A-Z button () on each page. This takes you to the index and you can navigate to the pages that interest you most. But make sure you type www.northwoodhills.org and not .com. The latter is a condominium in Michigan. Please keep your feedback coming. It's the only way our site will continue to get better. I'm certain to run out of ideas long before the rest of you!

Kicking off October 1, 2000...

NHHA NEEDS YOU TO VOLUNTEER FOR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Only you can make our membership drive a success. Specifically, we need you to volunteer for one of the following:

Sign me up as…

Area Captain
I will recruit Block Captains to make calls on our neighbors with printed materials and a list to work from in making their calls.

Block Captain
I will call on at least 15 neighbors between October 1-15, give them a package of information, and ask them to join us.

... or call 972-381-6033 and leave this information on Cris' voice mail.

Real Estate Update

EXCELLENT HOME SALES CONTINUE IN NORTHWOOD HILLS

By Cris Murrey

The good news keeps on coming! Thirty-seven homes in Northwood Hills have been reported sold through June 21, 2000, by the Greater Dallas Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service. The average sales price for the first half of the year was $397,718. The average price per square foot was $104.34, and average number of days on the market 52. These cumulative numbers are an improvement over those reported during the first quarter of the year. Details follow.

At press time there were 23 homes listed for sale and six of those had contracts. The price range was $187,250 to $849,900. Two other homes had contracts pending.

Remember, when new neighbors move in, please advise NHHA via our Web site, www.northwoodhills.org, so we can welcome them. Thanks!

ADOPT YOUR BLOCK AND BE A LITTER GITTER

Talk to your children and neighbors about how litter damages our quality of life and environment. Then do something about it -- pick it up wherever you see it.

Saturday, September 23…

FALL FESTIVAL OF FUN AT FRETZ -- FREE FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS!

By Ross Sanders

The second annual NHHA Fall Festival promises to be a great afternoon of fun for the whole family. It begins at 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 23, south side of the swimming pool at Fretz Park, with special entertainment for the children. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners and join the fun. More than 250 Northwood Hills friends and neighbors attended last year's festival.

This year, the event is co-chaired by Susan Hanchey and Melissa Liebowitz.

Once again, the special treat of the evening will be a performance by the Town North Concert Band. Their program will include selections made popular by the big dance bands of the 1940's and beyond. The band will play from 6 to 7pm.

Don't miss it!

Attention Hookers & Slicers…

TEE TIME FOR 2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNEY: SEPTEMBER 25, 2000

To all golfers: mark your calendars with a big red circle for Monday, September 25. That's the date we'll tee it up for the 2nd annual NHHA Golf Tournament. Once again we'll be playing the Ridgeview Ranch Club course, with a shotgun start scheduled for 8:00 AM.

This year's format will be Best Two Ball Net of a foursome. Each player will be allowed his or her full handicap up to a maximum of 30. The best two net balls of the foursome on each hole will be the Team Score for that hole. So, get your favorite group together!

Where:

Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club

When:

Monday, September 25, 8am

Price:

$70 per player. Price includes Green Fee, Cart, Range Balls, Mercy Wagon Drink Coupon, Lunch, All Prizes.

Guests:

Each NHHA member may invite up to three guests.

Prizes:

Cash prizes for Low Net Team and Individual winners.

FILL OUT BELOW TO ENTER:

If you don't want to email your info, you can mail it to Larry Baker, 7642 Dentcrest Dr., Dallas 75240. or fax your information to 972-387-3344.

ENJOY FUN & GAMES FOR YOUNG & OLD AT FRETZ REC CENTER

As summer draws to a close at Fretz Recreation center, we still have openings in the following camps:

July 17-21: Skyhawks Basketball Camp, M-F, 1-5pm for boys & girls age 7-14. Cost: $97

July 24-28: Skyhawks Mini-Hawk Camp, introduction to soccer, baseball, and basketball, M-F, 8-11am for boys & girls age 4-7. Cost $92

July 24-28: Stay-N-Play Camp, M-F, 8:30-5:30pm for boys & girls age 7-14. Cost: $85 for week, $30 deposit holds space.

Plans are in works for an end-of-summer family trip to Sea World in San Antonio the weekend of August 4-6. Cost: $170 for children 3-11, $195 for those 12 & older. Call 214-670-6203 and ask Christy Burgess for more info --before July 21.

Fall Program Brochures will be available at the Rec Center after August 18. Programs include arts & crafts, exercise classes, financial planning classes, youth and adult sports and much more. You can register for these activities Saturday, August 26, from 1:00 to 3:00pm, with refreshments for all and games for the children, so come join us!

Senior Program Brochures will be available near the end of August. For more information on all our programs call the Fretz Recreation Center at 214-670-6203.