10-15-09 Derita-Statesville Road Community Org. Newsletter

DSRCO Community Calendar
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Thursday, Oct, 15th
No DSRCO Meeting this Thursday Evening
All of the topics on the current Agenda are being addressed in this Newsletter.
Our next DSRCO Meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 19th
and our next Derita Businesses Group meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 5th

Bernie SamondsPresident, Derita-Statesville Rd Community Org.
704 806-3813 Pls Leave Msg deritarep@aol.com
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Saturday, Oct, 17th
LLS "Light the Night" Walk
Symphony Park at South Park

Light the Night is an annual, nationwide walk to celebrate and commemorate the
lives touched by cancer. In a sense, that's all of us. We all have friends, neighbors
and family members who are battling Cancer. Sadly, most of us know people who
have lost the battle.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health
organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education
and patient services. Your cash donation is needed and will be greatly appreciated.

Every 5 minutes, someone in this country is diagnosed with blood cancer. Every
10 minutes, someone dies. Leukemia is the leading cause of cancer death among
children and young adults under the age of 20. Lymphomas are the most common
blood cancers and incidence increases with age.

Donations are tax deductible and checks should be made out to The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society. Our friend, Ameila McGirt (1828 Archdale Dr. Charlotte, NC
28210) is collecting donations for this cause.
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Saturday, October 17th
Epworth United Methodist Church Fall Festival , Concord, NC

Not in our specific area, but because we have a number vendors and craftspeople
who read our newsletter, here's a sales opportunity. Booth spaces are $20; Festival
runs Saturday 10:30am -3pm. No duplication of vendors on specific brands. For
details, contact Teresa Gray 704-786-6183.
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Sunday, October 18th
NorthEast Coalition Meeting
3pm, University Regional Library, East WT Harris near North 29 The NorthEast Coalition invites you to a debate between Charlotte Mayoral
Candidates Anthony Foxx and John Lassiter, moderated by Pete Kaliner, host
of The Pete Kaliner Show, WBT, 1110 AM.

Claire Green FallonPresident - NorthEast Coalition704-596-8288 CGFTJF@aol.com
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Thursday, October 22nd
80th Annual Mallard Creek Barbecue
Community House, 11400 Mallard Creek Rd.
11am - Until

Plates, $9.00, includes BBQ, slaw, apple sauce, Brunswick Stew
Sandwiches, $3.00
Pound of BBQ or Quart of Brunswick Stew, $9.00
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Friday-Saturday, Oct 23-24th
Asbury UMC Annual Bazaar
9am - 4pm . Asbury United Methodist Church, 11724 Asbury Chapel Rd

Proceeds to local and international missonary projects. Additional Craft vendors
still needed. Contact Michele Becher, thefunkyflea@gmail.com 704-293-3307
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Saturday, October 24Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar9am – 3pm, University City United Methodist Church

This annual event features a wide variety of handmade items including jewelry,
wreaths, toys, fabric crafts, baby items, wood crafts and gourmet items. Breakfast,
lunch and delicious home-baked treats will be available. 3835 West WT Harris Blvd. (corner of WT Harris Blvd. and W. Sugar Creek Road)704-369-8000 www.ucumc.org
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Saturday, October 24th
Farmington Neighborhood Yard Sale
7am - 12pm. At Homes throughout the Neighborhood off Hubbard Rd.

Interested residents will need to obtain their own permit.Residents planning to
participate should inform Kelly Shanklin at kashanklin@yahoo.com by Oct. 19th,
so that she can appropriately map the yard sale route. Rain date is the following
Saturday.
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Saturday, October 24th
Kelsey Glen Neighborhood Yard Sale
7am - 12pm. At Homes throughout the Neighborhood off Hubbard Rd.

Residents planning to participate should inform brittloudd@yahoo.com
Rain date is the following Saturday.
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Saturday, October 31st
Third Annual Runway 5K Run/Walk 8am, Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Mark your calendar to take part in this run/walk at one of the nation's most unique
locations and busiest airports. Last year close to 600 runners and walkers raised
more than $10,000 for Lifespan's Community Activities Employment Transition
Program (CAET). LifeSpan transforms the lives of children and adults with develop-
mental disabilities by providing education, employment and enrichment opportunities.

Pre-register now to receive a reduced rate at www.charlotteairport.com.
Miss North Carolina 2009, Julie Tesh, will be at the event this year to hand out prizes!Carolina Panther’s mascot Sir Purr will be at the event to enterain.Nostalgic aircraft from the Carolina’s Aviation Museum will be on display.There will be a large bounce house for the kids to enjoy.Many more things to see and amenities will be added soon!
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Saturday October 31st
Multicultural Festival
Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, 101 W. Sugaw Creek Rd. 704.596.4466Worship Service @ Noon

Music Dance Exhibits Videos Storytelling Food
It’s Free! So Make Plans To Join Us!
All Ages Welcome --- Children’s Activities
"God is bringing all nations & tongues to our doors…
Embrace the adventure with hope!
We are many cultures under ONE GOD
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Saturday, October 31st
FALL FEST @ Derita Presbyterian Church
2-5 pm, Activities will include hay rides, trips to pumpkin patch, games for children,
hot dogs, popcorn, apple cider and soft drinks. Fall Fest serves as a major fund raiser for church’s annual mission trip.A program guide will be prepared and ads will be sold for the booklet.
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Saturday, October 31th
Oak Grove UMC's Annual Fall Festival:
6 - 8 PM, Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 4600 Old Statesville Rd.

Low cost-no cost entertainment, bingo, games, cake walk, hay ride, hot dogs,
treats for all!
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Sunday, November 1st
Festival of Tables
Ladies Luncheon and Fellowship
1:00 pm, Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church

$8.00 Per Person, (fundraiser to support missions)
Hosted by: The Women of the Church and Women’s Circle of Faith
Come for a great time of fun and fellowship! There will be many dining table
themes for viewing and judging, followed my lunch and entertainment.

For more information, please contact
Linda Raborn 704-564-9148 or Deane Davis 704-596-1420
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Thursday, November 5th
Derita Area Business & Service Providers Meet
9am, Maria's Grill, West Sugar Creek Rd. Open to Everyone, business or not.

Brainstorming to improve our local business economy. Come meet the owners of
other businesses. Bring a handful of business cards and be prepared to tell us
who you are and what you do in just a couple of minutes. Together we are working
to help local businesses grow.

Last meeting, former City Councilman & radio talk show host Patrick Cannon
dropped by. We talked about the business challenges ahead and he gave us all
some "insider insight" on road projects planned for our area. He's running for City
Council at Large and is definitely the right choice.

How long is this going take? We'll be done in under 60 minutes, that's the rule.
Even if you have to duck out early, it will be worth your time.

"Promoting the Local Businesses and Service Professionals Serving Our Area."
--- DSRCO 704 806-3813 Leave Msg deritarep@aol.com
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Saturday, November 14th
Mother's Morning Out
Cole Memorial United Methodist Church, 2022 West Sugar Creek Rd.

10am - 12:30am, FREE CHILDCARE.
Your children, age 5 to 5th Grade, will be treated to crafts, singing, games,
stories and a short movie. You need to call 704 596-2356 (weekday mornings)
to pre-register your child.
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Poplar Springs Neighborhood Association will meet at Statesville Avenue Presbyterian Church the 3rd Saturday of each month at
12:15pm.
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Every Sunday Evening
Sunday Suppers, Seminars, and SingingCole Memorial UMC continues a series of Sunday evening activities for all
family members in the Derita and University communities.

5 pm. - a light supper (free, but donations accepted).
5:30-6:30 pm. - adult seminars on community issues.

Upcoming topics:Oct 18th --- Gang of One –
3 people as speakers. The adults and youth will be separated, because they have
a different approach for the different age groups. Gang of One is the Police Dept's
strategy to address the emerging trends of gang activity in Charlotte. It connects
youth and their families to a network of local resources in order to prevent youth
from joining a gang, support youth being pressured to join a gang, and to assist
youth in getting out of a gang.

Other Sundays: Grief and bereavement , dispelling the myths about Hospice
During the same time youth (grades 6-12) have youth fellowship, children
(age 5 to 5th grade) sing in a Community Children’s Choir, and a nursery is
provided for younger children.
More details and Community Children’s Choir registration information is available
at http://www.gbgm-umc.org/colememorial/
Contact: Laura Garrett, 704-596-2356 or carelink@bellsouth.net==================================

"Derita Days" Specials
From Your Local Businesses --- Oct. 16-17-18th

Home Inspection Service The Inspector -- Richard Behr
704-737-3357
Special -- $25.00 Off Home Inspection
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Computer Service
-- load software, system configuration, custom programming & training
– 25+ years experience
-- free estimate
-- first ½ hour free for calls received in October”

Call Jack at (704) 622-6995
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Truck Tech Auto & RV2415 Allen Road South Charlotte, NC 28269(704) 596-1328Jan or Rob Carrollwww.trucktechautoandrv.comtrucktech1328@aol.com
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Save $10.00 Off Your Printed Envelope Order
placed during Derita Days, Oct. 16-17-18
No. 10 Reg or #10 Window Envelopes

Derita Reporter Printing Service2600 Allen Rd South -- Charlotte, NC 28269deritarep@aol.com 704 806-3818 Pls Lv Msg
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Maria's Grill
2801 West Sugar Creek Road 704-921-6370
Mon - Fri: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thursdays --- $1 Dessert Thursdays
Fridays --- All U Can Eat Seafood! (served w/ AUCE sides)
Saturdays --- Breakfast served ALL Day! Best Breakfast in Town
Sundays --- Bring in Church Bulletin to receive $1 Off your Meal
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Not the huge list of special offers we were expecting, but it's a start. Some of our
Derita area businesses couldn't believe we were really offering FREE AD SPACE
for this "Derita Days" project. Others just couldn't make up their minds what they
could offer as incentives . . . But we're glad these folks did and hope you'll take
advantage of the savings.

The Derita Business & Service Providers Group will sponsor another big
"Derita Days" sell-a-bration again next Spring. If you own or operate a business
in our area, don't the opportunity pass you by. Email us at deritarep@aol.com

Our networking & business brain-storming group meets the first Thursday of
each month at Maria's Grill in Derita, 9am. Come join us for brunch or a coffee.
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The Derita Lions Club
meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of most months
Visitors & New Members Welcome
6:30 - 8 pm Maria’s Grill in Derita 2801 W. Sugar Creek Rd.

Guest Speakers include:
Oct. 12th -- Patrick Cannon, former City Councilman/Radio Talk Show Host
Oct.26th --- Lions District Governor Theresa Matthews

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As I Recall . . . memories of two local boys

The discussion last time --- of the ways we earned money as kids reminded
me of something my younger brother Jerry did years ago. Now, Jerry is a go-getter, he didn't sit still for a minute. He was always coming, going or into
something. Before Jerry was dry-behind-the-ears, he had built himself a house
up off Mallard Creek Rd. He had a '57 Chevrolet auto that he hauled all
building supplies in, including concrete blocks. He would get a pay-check, spend it on building materials, haul it in the car,
then nail it up. Next week, same thing. When he got the house finished, it was
also paid for. Well! I got side-tracked. I was going to tell something that Jerry
did when he was just 11 or 12 yrs. old.

He really enjoyed being around the older men in Derita. Jerry would go visit
Mr. B J. Hunter and "our" aunt Maude quite often. Mr. Hunter 'bout always
had some odd-job for boys to do .He wouldn't pay much, but a quarter then
would buy a pretty big bag of candy. Mr. Hunter told Jerry one morning: "Jerry, something's getting my chicks &
ducklings. Now, Jerry, if you will find what's killing them and take care of it,
I will pay you for your troubles. That just tickled Jerry real good, and he saidI'll take that job. Well, Jerry jumped on his bike, went home, packed himself
some lunch, picked up an old army blanket and went back. He decided to hide
in the old smoke house that the pen was nailed to & watch for whatever was
getting the little chicks & ducklings. He stayed till dark and didn't see a thing
so he went home.
He then decided that since he didn't see anything all day, that maybe this thing
was doing it at night. He rounded up a flashlight,some grub, a pocket knife, a
big orange drink and got back there before dark. He climbed up in the hayloft
in the barn overlooking the chickens yard, picked out a good spot and he
watched.

Now just before daybreak he heard something down there and it was not chickens.
There, creeping along the outside of the fence was this big old yellow & white cat.
When Jerry saw the cat, he jumped. That scared the cat and he jumped & ran
like Blaylocks bull. Jerry right on his tail with a stick that he had carved to look
like a sword. Old Yeller was heading for the road. Now just as that cat got in the road, so did an old Studebaker pickup truck. BAM!!
Yellow & white hair everywhere. That poor cat was as dead as a door nail. Jerry
said he was sorry that happened, but after the Studebaker man drove off, Jerry
pulled out a rope, tied one end to the rear of his bike and tied the other end to the
cat's tail.

Well he first drug that cat down to the "business district. in Derita, then to Pucketts
Garage and over to McGlaughlins store, and I don't know where else. He said he
wanted to show everybody the "WILDCAT" that had killed Mr. Hunters' chicks
& ducklings. When he got through all the "SHOWING," the cat was as slick as a
mole. Jerry had drug him so far that there wasn't a half dozen hairs left on that
yellow cat. I never did find out how much Mr. BJ paid Jerry for his "TROUBLES"
--- Fred
Miss Lillian's Pantry

Last issue Anna Gunson mentioned her neighbor's Winter Pantry. Being a
grocer's son, we didn't have one, but my kinfolks did. There you'd find stone
ground flour, baskets of sweet potatoes, apples & pears individually wrapped
in newspapers. Tomatoes pulled just before the frost hung in bunches, still
on the vine. Nearby, but not too close were those spicy red peppers done the
same way. And nestled in their original Kerr Mason jar boxes were all sorts of
vegetables to see them through the winter. Green beans, cooked corn, more
tomatoes, butter beans, pintos, and more.

I remember visiting at George & Lillian Bates' house one afternoon over on
Hewitt Drive (just around the street from the Derita Post Office about where the
Fairstone neighborhood sits now). Mrs. Bates taught school nine months of the
year, but summers were devoted to canning. Like so many older folks who
remembered the Great Depression, she kept a well-stocked pantry.

Mr. Bates was anxious to try a jar of the newly-made dill pickles. (She grew her
own herbs, just like my Mom did). Well, she brought out a jar, fished out a beautiful
dill with a fork and handed it to him wrapped in a paper towel. "Is this one you just
made," he asked.

"They're not ready yet, got to set for a couple of weeks to be good. That one's from
the summer before last," she said. "Got to finish those off before we start into the
new."

Mr. Bates cocked his head, raised his finger in the air as if to make a point, even
opened his mouth to speak . . . but thinking better on the moment, decided to say
nothing. He just chewed on that pickle. That story maybe lost on those of you who
did not know Mr. Bates. Around the house, he dressed as a farmer in jean overalls,
faded shirt over a white longjohn top, sleeves rolled up, and wore a straw hat with
a green plastic half-moon up front. Kept a navy blue calico handkerchief hanging
out of his pocket to wipe up the sweat from his forehead or running off his nose as
he worked in their huge garden and the tree farm he had started . . . But by day,
he wore a business suit and dealt with bankers, construction bosses, and the big
department store owners downtown. You see, he was vice-president of the Golden
Eagle Motor Lodge chain, headquartered on North Tryon St. here in Charlotte. He
spoke his mind, forcefully, loud and often. People listened. But he knew better than
to ever raise his voice to Miss Lillian. --- Bernie Samonds

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Computer Corner
Q. I receive your Derita Scouts photo emails and sometimes you have 13-18
photos. How do you do that? I thought AOL will only let you embed 5 photos?

I depends on the size of the photos. AOL's email sometimes scrambles the digits
when the file sizes are too large. I try top keep them around the 295 width for vertical
pics and no more than 450 width for the horizontal pics. That size usually fits a
photo nicely without the reader having to constantly scroll to see ALL of a picture.

Other folks who want to receive the photo email can sign up. The pics can go back
40 years, but the pretty good and interesting whether you know these guys or not.
Just email me deritarep@aol.com


Pics Way Too Large to fit your screen?
Yes, it can be irritating when folks don't size their photos before sending them to
you. I usually right-click the mouse, choose Copy Picture, and then paste the
pic into a new WRITE screen. AOL & most servers "down-size" the photo when
posted into a new screen and you don't have to keep scrolling forever.

If you ARE the offending Sender . . . Click on the photo in your email, as if you
are planning top save it. Little boxes will appear in the four corners. Drag any
one of them diagonally to the opposite corner to "shrink" your photo. Also works
to let you "enlarge" Mobile Phone photos you're sending in your email.

Till next time. --- Bernie
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HOT DOGS EVERY THURSDAY
Oak Grove United Methodist Church
6440 Old Statesville Road, 11am - 2pm
Fix'em the way you like'em, Eat In or Take Out
Not a Hot Dog fan?
Skip the dogs, choose the Homemade Soup & muffin
or Pinto Beans and cornbread (ketchup & onions available)
Warm friendly atmosphere. Wonderful conversation readily available

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Your Questions and Some Answers

Q. While working in the yard this afternoon, I accidentally stepped into a
Fire Ant hill and now I'm nursing my wounds. Is there any way to get rid
of these things?

Google "Kill Fire Ants." You will find many solutions --- depending on how much
you want to work or how much you want to spend. The trick is finding what will
work best for you. There are chemicals, special soils and fire ant-eating flies. But
boiling water is pretty effective.

After cooking up some hamburger or a frying pan full of sausage patties, I usually
fill the pan with water and bring it to a boil for a bit. That helps to clean the pan
and I carry the boiling water out to the ant mound. I use my shovel to spread the
above ground mound revealing ants, larva and food stores. Ants can survive for
hours under water, but not scalding water. May take several "baths" to get them
all, but it's cost-effective.

When we were trying to re-seed barren spots on the lawn, Mom bought a load
of Chicken Manure. It works well to fertilize the soil. but more importantly, put
a couple of shovelfuls over the mound. The Fire ants can't handle the ammonia
that the chicken droppings give off.
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Q. Something needs to be done about pedestrian and bicycle traffic on
Gibbon Road between Nevin and Crater Park. Someone is going to get
killed. Have you heard anything about any widening or sidewalks?
--- Vickie Whitlow
Sorry. probably not what you're hoping to hear... In our Newsletter (2 issues back), we printed details of a new Sidewalk Project
being planned for Nevin & Gibbon Rds, which would provide better foot traffic
access to the planned Derita Rail Station near the intersection of those two roads.
No timeline was given, as the CATS North Line is still on limbo. At the same time, Allison Brickley (City Engineering) told us that there was someon-going discussion about extending a Sidewalk all the way to
(vicinity of General's Point & Devongate Neighborhoods on Gibbon Rd.) Again, thiswas only discussion and there was no funding available. We pressed for details,but the leader of this study group was on vacation. By way of comparison, leaders of the Poplar Springs Neighborhood, had asked
what it would cost to extend the Sidewalk to their entrance. (Not quite one-third
of the distance you've mentioned) and the cost estimate was just over $1 million,
if the State permitted them to build it. Again, no City funds are available. Putting things in perspective --- Yes, the Derita Small Area Plan of 1985 does call
for the construction of Sidewalks on both Gibbon & West Sugar Creek Rds. . . .
But you should also know that Gibbon Rd. was still a GRAVEL Road up into the
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Q. Bernie, Have you heard anything from the gentleman who purchased
the Speedway land? We live in Crater Park and I keep waiting for the
bulldozers! Thanks for your wondrous gift to this neighborhood...a treasure
... a Kays Gary, as it were...Oh, you are too young........ --- MaryFD

First, thanks for the compliment. I do indeed remember Charlotte Observer columnist
Kays Gary. I was one of his "Baggy Pants Brigade" and was thrilled to be mentioned
in his column by name twice. I always read his column and that of Gus Travis each
morning that they appeared, before I headed off to school. Who knew that a few
years later I'd be writing a weekly column at The Mecklenburg Gazette and would
learn what a tough job those two great writers had mastered.

Now to answer your question, if I can. Simon Weber spoke to the Derita Lions Club
last month and gave them an "off the record" report. I can't go into detail, as that
would spoil an upcoming media event. But yes, there was an initial snag in getting
started, but a grading company has been contracted and work should begin later
this month. Work crews will be putting in some extra hours, but the Speedway
Opening is still planned for next Spring, with a race to coincide with the Nascar
Hall of Fame Museum opening downtown.

Work will also be on-going on the other structures. Simon spoke about a few of
the participating corporate sponsors who will be coming on-board and another
sports venue with will be joining the project and hosting 2 -3 national events at
the Speedway annually. Again, that is background information and not available
for publication just yet.
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Q. Is there anyway to get the owners of the property on Oneida Rd. -- bought
to build condos -- to clean up the property. Obviously the project has been
delayed. The grass is growing out of control and mounds of dirt sit near the
curb. This semi-vacant property is an eyesore to the entrance of our com-
munity. It is bad enough that they cut the trees down, destroying the natural
habitat for the wildlife. It has been sitting for months without maintenance.Please Advise.

This is not an construction problem isolated to just this area. The economy has
stalled construction on many projects. This one is somewhat unique in that actual
building has not started. Essentially, even though the land has been cleared, this
is still considered a vacant lot.

The first step, which anyone can take, is to call 311 and ask for someone to check
it out. Inspector Josh Myers will check the lot for any Code Enforcement issues.
(Weeds and High Grass rules usually apply to residential or developed properties)
For projects already underway, a "New Construction Inspector" may be able to
resolve problems with erosion, run-off, and assorted public safety issues.
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Q. Have you heard any more about Closing the Derita Post Office?

The Derita-Statesville Road Community Organizationtakes pleasure in announcing the news that the Derita Post Officewill continue its 139 year history of serving local residents and businesses. In a letter, dated October 15th, being received this wek by residentsthroughout our Community, Representative Mel Watt writes: "Thank you for contacting my office about the possible closure of the Derita Post Office in Charlotte. "In its initial announcement in May 2009, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) listed 3,105 post offices being considered for closure orconsolidation. The list was subsequently reduced to 677 in July,413 in September, and most recently , to 371 on October 9th.According to the most recent list, the Derita Post Office has been removed from the list of post offices being considered for closure. "I hope you find this information helpful. If I or my staff can be offurther assistance, please contact my office." --- Melvin L. Watt We appreciate the many, many DSRCO area folks who emailed ourHouse of Representatives and the Postal Consumer Affairs Office here in Charlotte. We thank the support that we received from theCharlotte news media, both on air and in print. We are proud that many of our neighbors signed our petition letters,photocopied them and shared them with other friends to use. TheAllen Hills-Carrie Hills Neighborhood, just one neighborhood, collected and mailed well over 300 letters and two Derita Merchants submitted more than 150 more letters for mailing. We are sure that many others participated as well and we are please with the result. Regular Mail Service for the Derita Community began in the 1860'swhen local storekeeper Amos Rumple distributed mail out of a bureau drawer in his home. When local residents came in to trade,they also picked up their mail. Two Rural routes were started in 1907,with a single carrier using a one-horse dog cart. Mail for distribution arrived first by horseback from Charlotte, then later by horse & buggy and in still later years by train. Over the139 years, there have actually been five different actual Post Officesin Derita --- with the locations and Postmasters appointed by theParty in power, Democrat or Republican. The current branch location on Derita Ave. opened in 1961 withAnn Boovy Gunson as the Postmistress and has continued to serve our Community well. There have been two previous attempts to close this branch, but residents have been vocal and quick to point out that this is more than a building. It is an integral part of who we are and will continue to be.
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Q. What's the latest on the Graham Street Connector (aka Derita By-Pass,
Mallard Creek Rd. Realignment)? What about the intersection at Hubbard
Rd.?

Nothing new since Karen Sullivan reported in The Charlotte Observer that the
State would buy the Parks Condos displaced by the roadway plan. . . Not, all,
mind you. Just the ones that will have to be torn down. No time line was given,
but it was expected to be during the land acquisition phase.

Meanwhile, the State never held the followup Public Meeting announced to
be held last Spring. Since road revenues started drying up, we have not heard
a word.

Asked about Hubbard Road intersection in particular, CDOT's Bonnie Dover
wrote one resident: "The project will widen Mallard Creek at Hubbard and add
turn lanes, construction scheduled to begin in 2010. Last year we evaluated
a temporary signal at Hubbard in the meantime, and found that because of
the unfortunate lack of left-turn lanes, the operation overall would be more
problematic with a signal, than without one."

"U-2507 Mallard Creek Road realignment and widening from Sugar Creek
Road to Harris Boulevard has right-of-way acquisition scheduled for Fiscal
Year 2008 and Construction in Fiscal Year 2010." --- Bonnie Dover

But, of course, even that information was dated. Construction was pushed back
to 2011 when the City asked to join the connector with a road from Neal Rd
(City Blvd Extension) near Rumple Rd. Who knows when any funds will be freed
up to do any actual acquisition or construction? In fact we have not heard of
anyone who has spoken with the land acquisition team yet.
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Today's Funny (From our FREE Friday Morning Funny Mail)
Loose Lips.

A man staggered into a hospital with a concussion, multiple bruises, two black
eyes, and a five iron wrapped tightly around his throat.

Naturally, the Doctor asked him, 'What happened to YOU?'

Well, I was having a quiet round of golf with my wife, when at a difficult hole,
we both sliced our golf balls into a field of cattle.

We went to look for them and while I was looking around I noticed one of the
cows had something white at its rear end.'

'I walked over, lifted its tail, and sure enough, there was a golf ball with my wife's
monogram on it - stuck right in the middle of the cow's fanny.

Still holding the cow's tail up, I yelled to my wife, 'Hey, this looks like yours!''
'I don't remember much after that' --- submitted by Les Hunter
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