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BETTON HILLS
NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATON
WINTER 2010 www.mybettonhills.org Find us on FACEBOOK
BHNA President’s Message
By Tom Schulte
As I take over as president of BHNA, I reflect on the past year and our many neighbors who con-
tributed to the success we enjoyed in 2009. Andy Fink did a great job as our president and the
neighborhood was well represented by him. Carolyn Smith, Lecky Spector, and too many others to
name (”Save the Roses” Committee) spearheaded the effort to save the
Bellamy Rose Garden. Thanks to generous contributions and help from
the City of Tallahassee, they were able to raise over $11,000, in a tough
economy, to insure the rose gardens will not be removed. I see this as a INSIDE THIS
testament to how much the people living in Betton Hills care about its
continued beauty and preservation.
ISSUE:
We also appreciate our neighbors who serve on the BHNA board and Arbor Day Fun
contribute their time and efforts to keeping our neighborhood great.
Melissa Jacoby was very helpful in covering the CONA meetings and New BHNA
keeping us up to date on the latest developments and potential President
problems that could affect our neighborhood.
I realized a few years ago, when I was directly affected by a neighborʼs Membership
efforts to build several homes on one lot on my street, how important it is Report
to have a strong neighborhood association. It was clear to me our elected
officials took notice when Betton Hills lobbied for a new city ordinance that Betton Hills Weed
would restrict and protect the neighborhood. I heard one official state that Control Program
she had not seen an ordinance passed so quickly. That was due in large
part to the many calls and emails from your neighbors voicing their con-
cerns. Gardening with
Native Plants
We are always looking for new members to the BHNA and for individuals
to serve on our board. Recently, Tom Whitaker, Susan Fleming, and Protecting Our
Hilda Gilchrist all agreed to join our board; thanks to all of you. The board Neighborhood
meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Ashford Club Ponds
Apartments pool house on Thomasville Road. I hope to see you at a
meeting.
Edible Gardening
This past year was a good one for Betton Hills. Some of the highlights
include being named “Neighborhood of the Year.” Our Family Fun Day in Neighborhood
April was a big hit, and everyone had a great time. The October fall social Events Calendar
was also well attended. County Commissioner Bob Rackleff attended
Conʼt on page 7Arbor Day 2010 Remembrance of Arbor Days Past...
By Donna Legare
Find all the shovels! Itʼs Arbor Day. Iʼve attended Arbor Day
When: Saturday, February 6th, 9:00
with the Betton Hills Neighborhood Association for the past
AM--11:00AM, or leave earlier if you
several years. Iʼve helped plant dogwood trees along Bet-
need to!
ton Road, clean out the cemetery, and plant trees and clean
out bird houses in McCord Park. However, my favorite of all
Where: McCord Park--meet at the these times was two years ago when I helped clean out two
martin pole.
wood duck houses in the little woods behind the pond at
McCord Park. We came upon one where the eggs had
Bring: Garden gloves, hand saws,
been abandoned for reasons unknown, so we opened the
shovels, and loppers if you have
eggs. It was interesting to see the ratio of eggs that had
them.
started to develop and eggs that hadnʼt. There were several
eggs that had baby ducks that had been very close to hatch-
ing because they had developed eyes,
We have been planting native trees
beaks, and almost a complete covering of
and shrubs, as well as fruit trees, in
feathers.
neighborhood parks on Arbor Day for
many years. This year, we will add 20
Iʼm very glad that I went to Arbor Day that
native magnolia trees to the park,
mulch the past plantings and have a year, because I know that since we
cleaned out that nest other wood ducks
morning of habitat improvement at
could come and lay eggs in it the next
McCord Park as we work on the re-
year, instead of it being filled with aban-
moval of invasive alien plants, primar-
doned eggs.
ily Chinese ligustrum, that are sprout-
-- Rhemy Brezin
ing all through the woods between
McCord Park and Armistead Road.
We will also remove tallow trees and
mimosa trees. Arbor Day is one of my favorite neighborhood activities. It
doesnʼt take too much planning and we always have some-
Lots of volunteers will be needed in thing done at the end of the day. Along the way thereʼs
in order to make a significant dent! We plenty of time for talking with friends, scanning the skies for
will pull the small trees, roots and all, hawks or eagles, checking out last yearʼs reproductive suc-
and saw down the large ones and cess in the wood duck and bluebird houses, and even for
leave them for the city crew to chip into planting a few trees and bushes.
mulch.
One of my favorite Arbor Days was when we first planted
Once again, the City of Tallahassee is the trees that now grace the southern edge of McCord Park,
generously providing bales of pine near Trescott. Getting that yearʼs planting done was a warm
straw for us to mulch past and new job on a cold day, the digging and planting, then laying out
plantings. We will also add a predator plenty of mulch. Still, as we leaned against our shovels at
guard to the martin pole and clean jobʼs end, we grinned thinking about a someday small but
martin gourds, wood duck houses, and diverse urban forest. Today I grin anew as I see those sa-
the bluebird house. We will plant a plings have grown to young trees and the forest community
couple of American beautyberries in begins to take shape. And each tree has a story as I think
the wildlife garden dedicated to Ann back on who planted it. It may be a cliched metaphor, but as
Camp. The Harper family has those trees grow, my friendships with my Arbor Day
donated a martin pole and gourds aficionados have grown in pace. Our roots grow deeper, our
which we will install at Harriman Circle. arms reach out and intermingle, we share the sun and the rain.
I canʼt say enough in thanks for Donna Legare and Jody
We could use the help of Boy Walthall for starting our Arbor Day and keeping it going.
Scout Troops, Girl Scout Troops,
Environmental Clubs, friends, and And besides the neighborly touch of Arbor Day, itʼs not too
families to accomplish our goals. bad to see, too, that when we take care of the Earth, the Earth
Call Donna Legare at 386-1148 if takes care of us.
you are able to help that morning. -- Mike BrezinTHIS ARBOR DAY, BECOME Fighting weeds is a long struggle, but people can
A WEED BUSTER really make a difference. Pulling weeds keeps mil-
lions of seeds from taking hold. Weed plants can
By Hilda Gilchrist
produce up to 30,000 seeds, and they can live up
to 60 years.
Donna Legare will continue to lead us in the BHNA
Noxious Weed Control Program on Arbor Day Removing colonies of plants like Nandina and
2010 (February 6th.) In the process, BHNA Ardesia keeps their prolific berries from seeding.
hopes to enlist residents to be “weed busters” Edging ground cover beds of Asian Jasmine reg-
helping to fight leafy invaders that damage natural ularly can assist in keeping this aggressive vine
ecosystems. from becoming a nuisance on your neighborʼs
property.
Noxious weeds arenʼt necessarily the ones that
sting you, poison you, or give you allergies. Listed below are the BHNA Noxious Weed Con-
Noxious weeds are defined in a legal and biologi- trol Program goals for the 2010 season. You are
cal sense to include non-native plants that are invited to join us as we work to eliminate these
fast-growing, aggressive to native plants and diffi- unwanted weeds.
cult to remove, yet not so widespread that eradica-
tion is practically impossible. The following is a list
of some of the noxious weeds that are found in
and affecting our neighborhood.
BHNA Noxious Weed Control Program
Ardesia (Ardesia crenata)--predominantly an 2010 Goals
escaped garden ornamental. Very prolific and
easily established berries. Can choke out trees Increase the volunteer effort.
and desirable plants.
Increase awareness of noxious weeds in
Asian Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasmi- our neighborhood.
noides)--predominantly an escaped garden or-
namental. Very aggressive trailing growth. Can Increase work on eradication of weeds in
choke out trees and desirable plants. our neighborhood.
Nandina (Nandina domestica)--predominantly Follow up with surveys to determine
an urban weed and an escaped garden ornamen- where noxious weed patches are increas-
tal. Very prolific and easily established berries. ing or declining.
Can choke out trees and desirable plants.
Outline a program to address weed infes-
Privet (Ligustrum lucidum)--predominantly an tations from adjoining properties that create
urban weed and an escaped garden ornamental. a nuisance to others.
Tallow tree (Saplum sebiferum)--rapid growing
species that has escaped cultivation and natural-
ized, choking out wildlife habitat and clogging drai-
nage ditches and irrigation canals. Its seeds are
carried in wetlands where it crowds out native and
desirable plants and endangers the wildlife that
depend on the native plants. BETTON HILLS
Wandering Jew (Tradescantia 2009
fluminensis)--an herbaceous perennial sold by
many nurseries as hanging baskets. It escapes
NEIGHBORHOOD
cultivation and spreads rapidly in moist, naturalistic OF THE YEAR
settings where it is considered a pest, since it
crowds out desirable plants. a great place to
Hydrilla--the most problematic aquatic plant in the live!
US, it forms extensive surface mats that destroy
freshwater fish habitat and recreation areas.EDIBLE
GARDENING CLUB
CHAYOTES AND APPETIZERS, BREAD AND WORMS, OH MY!
By Sue Hansen
The Edible Gardening Club held its 4th meeting on Monday, December 7, at
6:00 PM in the pavilion at Winthrop Park. Ed Schroeder, Master Gardener,
gave a presentation on vermiculture, or the art of growing worms for the
compost they produce, which is very beneficial to all types of plants.
There were LOTS of questions, and everyone actually handled the plastic bag full of wrigglers.
Chayotes (a type of squash,) appetizers, homemade bread, a mango plant, and seeds were
shared. A good time was had by all, and we will meet again the first Monday in January, and
the first Monday in February, 2010.
Possible activities:
! Share gardening how-to, tips, and information
! Share seeds and plants
! Discuss and review gardening equipment
! Presentations by horticulture professionals
! Share our produce and dishes from our gardens
We welcome new input and ideas! Contact Elizabeth Marcovich at 386-8059 or Nathan Ballen-
tine at nathan.ballentine@gmail.com. Or to join the contact list email Elizabeth at
emarcovich@comcast.net or Sue Hansen at shansen1070@yahoo.com.
gum trees clinging to the prickly balls feasting on
Native Plants for Native abundant sweetgum seeds. This year, pine
Wildlife--The Natural Garden siskins also migrated here from the far north and
could be found eating sweetgum seeds prior to
By Donna Legare
visiting thistle and sunflower feeders. Many of our
resident birds, like the Carolina chickadee, also
In Tallahassee, we have many fine non-native
depend on the seeds of sweetgum.
plants to use in our landscapes--camellia, azalea,
and crepe myrtle all come to mind. The claims that
Most of our butterflies and moths depend on na-
native plants are easier to grow and require less
tive plants, not just for nectar, but for sustenance
water sometimes do not hold up.
while in the larval stage (caterpillar.) Luna moths lay
their eggs on sweetgum, hickory, walnut, or birch.
For me, the main reason to choose native plants in
A female may lay 200 eggs. Of the 200, only
the landscape is to promote the unique relation-
two or three may live to reproduce. The rest be-
ships between our native plants and animals, from come part of the web of life--as caterpillars eaten
the smallest microorganisms to insects and other
by wrens, spiders, parasitoids...the cocoon itself is
invertebrates to birds and raccoons that I observe
often preyed upon by a hungry bird.
using plants in my own yard. Simply put, what
you plant in your yard makes a difference to
In landscaping our yard, Jody and I have chosen to
wildlife. Here are a few examples.
use primarily native plants. We know that native
wildlife has evolved throughout the eons with its
Red buckeye blooms in mid to late March, just in
native flora and that they need each other. All of
time for the return of ruby-throated hummingbirds
our trees--live oak, dogwood, blue beech, cab-
from Central America. The hummers drink nectar
bage palm, loblolly pine, red buckeye, and pars-
from red tubular flowers and, in return, provide pol-
ley hawthorn are native. We supplement with
lination services for this native tree whose nuts are
specially chosen non-natives--a tea olive for its
food for other wildlife.
winter fragrance, camellia for its winter blooms,
herbs and perennials for their appeal to our tastes
Sweetgum trees have close relationships with
and to attract pollinators. It has been one big
several animals. When American goldfinch arrive in
experiment for the last 17 years and we enjoy
late fall or winter, they can be seen high in sweet-
watching the outcome on a daily basis.WHAT’S HAPPENING, BADMINTON IN BETTON HILLS
BETTON HILLS?
We invite you to check out these upcoming community What a great combination: Betton and
events, and to come join the neighborhood fun! badminton! With so many green spaces in
our gorgeous neighborhood, badminton is
Details can always be found at www.mybettonhills.org the perfect outdoor activity. It can be
or find us on Facebook! played by young and old, those into light
recreation or more challenging athletic
pursuits, and those with a sense of humor
EDIBLE GARDENING CLUB as well as those who need some humor. :-)
Meet us the first Monday of every During the afternoon for several weekends in
month to share all the things gardeners February, we will set up two badminton courts
love: plants, tips, seeds, information, with equipment in our neighborhood parks. The
and home-grown produce. schedule is below. Check the BHNA event
Contact Elizabeth Marcovich at calendar at www.mybettonhills.org for up-
emarcovich@comcast.net for meeting
dates. If the events are successful, more
time and location.
badminton days will be added to the sched-
ule, so come on out and play!
Saturday, February 6 from 1--4
Movie Under The Stars McCord Park (by Armistead Road)
Saturday, January 30, 6:00PM Saturday, February 13 from 1--4
Betton Hills Nature Center Chittenden (Bellamy) Park, (between Spruce
Avenue, Sycamore Street, and East
Chouteau Avenue)
For those of you who enjoy outdoor movie parks, this
event is for you. We will be showing a movie at the Saturday, February 28 from 1--4
Harriman Park (in Harriman Circle)
Betton Hills Nature Center on January 30th at 6:00
PM. The Nature Center is a small outdoor amphithe-
ater with a bonfire pit, located behind
Calling All Neighbors with
Ashford Club Apartments, which are Shovels, Rakes, and Gloves!
just north of Betton Road on
Thomasville Road. ARBOR DAY 2010
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Last fall we screened “Fly Away Home” and “Back to MCCORD PARK, AT THE
the Future” and the movie we select this time will also be MARTIN HOUSES
family friendly, so bring all members of your family 9--11
along with blankets and lawn chairs. !!!
Come out and find your inner
We will have marshmallows to roast! Check gardener.
!!!
the event calendar at www.mybettonhills.org
for the movie title.THANK YOU MEMBERS! IF YOU SEE YOUR NAME BELOW, YOU ARE A PAID MEMBER OF BHNA. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION! Lester Abberger III & Wendy Abberger June Conn-Guthrie & Michael Guthrie Mary Martha Gray Rex Adams & Mary Cruickshank Michael M. Corin & Amy G. Corin Richard B. Gray Bobby Adams & Margo Adams Jerome Cox & Ginger Cox Andrew S. Grayson & Lori Grayson Joan Ahler & Pura Ahler Judith Y. Crews Paul Green & Beth Green Robert J. Allen & Margaret Allen Martha Cunningham & David Crawford Virginia Grigg Frank Ashcroft & Anne Ashcroft Bernie Daley & Betsy Daley Charles A. Guyton & Meg Guyton Rob Roy Ashmore Catherine Dalrymple Chris Hack & Jo Anne Todd Thomas D. Atkeson & Beverly Atkeson Inez Davanport Bob Hanson & Lynda Hanson Joah Awad & M.A. Awad Dwight F. Davis & Ann Davis Eloise Harbeson Douglas B. Bailey Lane Davis & Janelle Davis L. McRae Harper & Elizabeth Harper Robert M. Bailey & Ellna Bailey Foster G. Davis & Helen Davis John J. Harris & Sharon Harris W. Wilson Baker & Mary-Anne Beste- Robert W. Davis III Ronald A. Harris & Natholyn Harris breurtje Mildred L. Day Tonya A. Harris Efren L. Baltazar & Emerlinda Baltazar Charles R. Deal & Maxine Deal James W. Harris, Jr. & Gail Harris Michael Bannister & Lynn Bannister Larry C. Deeb & Jo Deeb Robert E. Hawken, Jr. & Michelle L. Cameron Barton & William Barton Moritz Dehler & Penny Dehler Hawken Jacqueline Beck Paco de la Fuente & Lee de la Fuente Jane Hayes & William Crona David E. Beggs & Deborah Gallay Greg A. DeLoach & Carla DeLoach Burt Hayner & Betty Kriby Gail R. Bellamy & Daniel J. Kurland Edward Desloge & Moira Desloge W.H. Haynie & Caroline Haynie Bob Bennett & Dusty Bennett Floyd M. Deterding & Bernice Deterding Richard F. Heller, III & Dana Heller Frank Bernardino Robert E. Deyle & Gertrude Deyle Deborah A. Hellings Ben Betts & Betty Jane Betts Walter DʼHaeseleer & Jeannie DʼHaeseleer Penny Herman Kathy Bible & Peter Mullen Jack Diestelhorst & Alice Diestelhorst Brecht Heuchan & Hunter Heuchan Martha Billings David R. DiSalvo & Kelley DiSalvo Paul F. Hill & Mollie Hill Travis Blanton & Greer Blanton Dale W. Doss Stephanie J. Hogg Jerry Boland & Shirley Boland Jeremy Douglas & Crystal Douglas David Houle & Jaye Houle Rick Boutin & Debby Boutin Christopher W. Downs & Jodi Downs Fred A. Hunter & Sandy Hunter Bud Boyd & Chris Boyd Laurie L. Dozier & Kelly Dozier Roger C. Inman & Karen Inman Angel Brana Everett Drew & Julie Drew Leslie Jacobs Mary Branan David Dunbar & Shirley Dunbar Melissa C. Jacoby William M. Brandt & Nolia Brandt Peter R. Durland & Rachel Durland Robert M. Jernigan & Emma D. Jernigan Joseph J. Brennan & Susan Brennan Ray T. Einarson & Shawn Einarson Drew Jones & Gretchen Jones Michael J. Brezin & Suzanne Choppin George F. Erdman & Pat Reed Erdman William Jones & Caroline Jones Thomas G. Brooks, Jr. & Randy Brooks Ken Evert & Marilynn Evert Jessie Judelle & Elise Judelle Ledley N. Brown & Oberley A. Brown Mary Kay Falconer Steven T. Keller & Toy Keller David Brown & Joanne Brown Andrew Fink John Kerce & Dona Kerce Robert H. Browning & Frances Browning Linda Kay Finley Doug Kilby & Lee Ann Kilby William Brueckheimer, Jr. & Pat Brueck- Jack T. Fiorito & Susan Fiorito Bradley Kile & Kate Kile heimer George Fischer & Nancy Fischer Dean Kindley Barry Bumgarner & Barbara Bumgarner Susan Fleming & Hans Gregersen Gerald W. Kinsey & Sara Kinsey Mildred Bunton Terrell Folsom & Tricia Folsom Jerry Kolman & Rose Kolman David Burday & Shelby Blank Jerry Ford & Cay Ford Nelson Kraeft & Bobbie Kraeft Michael Burmester & Rodamanti Burmester W. Scot Ford & Ann Ford John Kraft & Rebecca Kraft Sue Burton & Bill Bales Emilie Stoeff Frano Shirley Krieberg Harriet Butler & Bob Butler William Furlong & Jane P. Furlong Bettina Krone Peter A. Butzin & Sally Butzin M. DeLisle Futch, Jr. & Joan Futch Wm. Carroll Lamb & Rubye Carol Lamb Ann Camp Ron Gablehouse & Liz Gablehouse Jennifer Lange Ellen Carmichael Reggie Garcia & Lisa Garcia Jay LaVia & Jennifer LaVia Grete Case John A. Gehrm II & Hester Gehrm Dorothy Lawhon Margaret Cash Jim Geiger & Sharon Geiger Michael J. Layerd & Laura Layerd Dan Cashin & Cathy Cashin Hilda Gilchrist & David Gilchrist Rodney Lewis & Elizabeth Lewis Van Champion & Betsey Champion Rocco Giordano Bruno Linder Bryant Chase & Theresa Chase Lynda Goodgame Leann Livingston & William Livingston Eric Chassigne & Lucia Bunge Chris H. Gosen & Patricia Gosen Charles G. Long & Carol Long William Clark & Susan Megan G. Gottemoeller & Peter K. Mitchell Patrick Conn & Cassie Conn Hoke S. Grant, Jr. & Bettie Jane Grant Conʼt on next page.
BHNA Members, conʼt. from page 6. Samuel B. Rogers & Laura Rogers Wadsworth
Richard Rome Daniel Wagnon & Alison Wagnon
Charles Rosenberg & Genny Rosenberg Jody E. Walthall & Donna Legare
Anne Longman & Peter Antonacci Frank Rudd & Melissa Rudd Kenneth W. Walton
Tim Lynch & Regine Maligne John A. Rudd, Jr. & Mary Jane Rudd Sutton Webb & Holly Webb
Duane McNair Mabry Thomas Rush & Cecilia Rush Eddie P. Weil & Ruth M. Weil
Ted Mack & Frankie Mack Stave Sarbeck & Teresa Sarbeck Christian O. Weiss & Sarah Bleakley
Joan Macmillan W. Paul Sawyer & Jonete Sawyer Curtis Whigham & Sheri Whigham
Francis P. Malone David Schmeling & Winnie Schmeling Thomas L. Whitaker & Patricia Whitaker
Jon Maner & Mary Gerend Ronald J. Schomburger & Anella Schom- Frances S. White
Douglas Mang & Deanie Mang burger Adeline W. Wilkes & Mary A. Wilkes
Wiliam C. Manley & Gayle Manley Tom Schulte & Wendy Schulte Kenneth E. Wilkinson, Jr. & Mari-Jo
Roy W. Mantooth & Maxine Mantooth Geoffrey B. Schwartz & Vicky Schwartz Lewis-Wilkinson
Martin Markovich & Elizabeth Marcovich Kathryn Scott Barbara B. Wilkison
Eli Matalon & Jan Matalon John Seay & Sonya Seay Aaron Williams & Jana Williams
James R. Mathes & Margaret Pendleton Douglas Sessions, Jr. & Cynthia Lee Diane Williamson
Michael Mattimore & Nancy Mattimore Sessions John W. Word & Edna E. Word
Richard P. McAvoy & Betty McAvoy William T. Sexton & Joy Sexton David R. Worley & Rose Marie Worley
Robin McCallister & Terry Leland Mohsen A. Shahawy & Ann Shahawy David Yancey & Kathleen Yancey
Lynwood McCauley & Christine McCauley Stanley A. Sheppard & Marcia Sheppard Bert P. Zeegers & Sally Zeegers
James N. McConnaughhay & Elaine Jack Shoemaker
McConnaughhay Alan Shoemaker & Paige Shoemaker Presidentʼs Message, conʼt from page 1
Daniel P. Mears & Emily Leventhal Curtis L. Simmons & Gloria Simmons
Kent S. Miller & Betty Miller Michael D. Sittig & Marty G. Sittig
Don Mills & Sue Mills
the event as well as Officer De-
John Slye & Margaret Slye lonna Hartley, from TPD. She
Neil Mooney & Jane Mooney Bill Smith & Cynthia Smith
Robin Moore & Sandra Stockwell spoke about the neighborhood
J. Vereen Smith & Leslie Smith
Guy Moore & Ann Moore Robert P. Smith & Cecelia Smith
crime watch program and has
Murray Moore & Corbin Moore Carolyn K. Smith & Eric J. Smith offered to put on a seminar for
Belita Moreton Robert J. Sniffen & Ashley Sniffen any parents interested in child
Joan Morris Meredith W. Snowden & William Snowden safety measures. (Please see
Harry A. Mullikin, Jr. & Mary Mullikin Jim Spalla & Corrie Spalla mybettonhills.org for information
Faisal A. Munasifi & Nola Munasifi Donald M. Spangler & Joyce Spangler on this worthwhile event.) Finally,
Mike Nelson & Susan Nelson Guy M. Spearman, III & Delores Spearman Bill Jones, our resident musician,
Edward T. Oaksford & Linda Oaksford Lecky Spector once again led the popular
Beth Odom Kent Spriggs
Rebecca OʼHara & Ron Greenstein
Christmas caroling procession on
Thomas W. Stahl Christmas Eve at Harriman Cir-
W. Robert Olive & Mary Olive Edwin P. Stewart & Lucile Stewart
John Olson, Jr. cle. Thanks to all who joined us
Tereasa Stewart
Luther L. Pararo, III & Julie Pararo Kenneth L. Stivers & June C. Stivers
for these great Betton Hills
Kwan-Kyun Park & Haeok Park Douglas L. Stowell & Nan Stowell neighborhood traditions!
J. Earle Perkins & Virginia Perkins Samuel “Buddy” Streit
Gregory Perry & Angela Perry Edward O. Stripling & Sue Stripling As I write this, Christmas is less
Charles E. Pickens & Janet Pickens Kenna Study than a week away, and many
Bill Pike & B.J. Vickers Frank Swerdzewski & Mary Ann Sw- people are traveling during the
Richard R. Portman & Jacqueline Portman erdzewski holidays. Officer Hartley noted
Kerri Post & Jeff Soderberg Anne Lisa Swerlick & James G. Ciotti that a significant portion of the
Geoffrey Price & Mary Anne Price Nancy Swords
Rebecca B. Proctor
burglaries being reported to
Jan Tanenbaum & Joanne Tanenbaum TPD are due to unlocked vehi-
Bryan Pugh & Sue Pugh Mario Taylor & Margie McInnes
Bob Rackleff cles. Please keep this in mind as
Randy C. Taylor & Nilsa Taylor
William H. Ravenell Peggy Teague
well as her suggestion to keep
Michael Rayboun & Allison Rayboun Kriby Thagard porch lights on at night. Please
Sumner A. Reed & Pam Reed William W. Tharpe, Jr. & Priscilla Tharpe also help your neighbors by
Mark Repasky & Terri Repasky Edward Thomas & Sally Thomas keeping an eye on their property
Ann Riccardi & Gregory A. Riccardi Holly Thomas while they are away and report-
Bob Ricker & Tish Ricker Byrd Tribble ing any suspicious activity not
Michael Riley & Ann Riley Walter Tschinkel & Victoria just during the holidays, but
Stuart Riordan & Jeff Duvall Steven W. Van Sciver & Mary K. Van throughout the year.
George Robbins & Susan Robbins Sciver
Fred A. Roberson & Anna Roberson Chris Van Sickle & Betsy Van Sickle
Frances H. Roberts & Sharon Young
I hope you all enjoyed the holi-
Joel Veal & Susan Veal
William Robinson, Jr. & Beverly Robinson days, and have a happy New
Thomas J. Vickers & Mary Ann Vickers
Eduardo Robles Murray M. Wadsworth, Jr. & Britt Year!CONA ENERGY CHALLENGE
MONTH 5 RESULTS: BETTON HILLS STILL AT THE TOP OF THE LIST!
Results by Percentage Reduction
1. Whitfield--I10
2. FSU
3. Betton Hills
4. Maclay
5. Mabry--Leon SW
Results by Kilowatt Hour Reduction
1. Woodland Drive
2. Waverly Hills
3. Betton Hills
4. Lafayette Park
5. Whitfiled--I10
Results through month five show a close race to the finish in both categories, Percentage
Reduction and Kilowatt Hour Reduction. Visit www.tallyenergychallenge.com for a
complete listing of results. Keep saving, Betton Hills!
! Check your mailing label. If you see a red dollar sign ($) then you havenʼt sent in your Betton Hills
Neighborhood Association dues ($10) for 2009-2010. The September newsletter was sent to every
property owner in Betton Hills listed in the database of the Leon County Property Appraiser. For this
newsletter, our mailing list was everyone who chose to join BHNA last year or this year. If you have a
red $ on your label and you want to receive the newsletter and continue to support the activities of
BHNA, please send your $10 dues to BHNA, PO Box 15612, Tallahassee, FL 32317.
PRSRT STD
BETTON HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION U.S. Postage
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Tallahassee, FL
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32317-5612 Permit 568
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