My Amber Meadows

Just a reminder that September 12-14, 2013 is the neighborhood garage sale.

• Post-Garage Sale Donations:  if you would like to donate your unsold  items, you may schedule a donation pick up from the organization of  your  choice or any of the organizations listed below:
• Nat’l Federation of the Blind (They will pickup just about anything in usable condition) 816-763-6655
• Vietnam Veterans of America 913-342-8545
• Hope House 816-554-0870
• Community Services League 913-342-1122
• Big Brothers & Big Sisters 913-378-9448

Afterwards on Saturday, close up and attend the Amber Meadows Home Owners Fall Festival Block Party!

Maple tree are under attack by Borers!  Some specialist even state that within the next 3-10 years we will witness the death of most of these trees in our area.

Here are some links:

• Maple Trees are More Susceptible to Borer Insects (Southwest Missouri Univ)
• Insect Borers of Fruit Trees  (Univ. of Missouri)
• Insect Borers of Shade Trees and Woody Ornamentals (Univ. of Nebraska)

Good News:  The maple tree between the street and sidewalk the city of Overland Park manages.  If you suspect an issue with your tree contact the city and they will inspect/remove/replace the tree for FREE!  It’s not a quick process but it is FREE!.  Click here Tree Service Request to start your process.

Of course you can spend a few hundred dollars and have a tree service do it in a day or two.

Bad News:  If the issue with trees NOT between the street and sidewalk then you will have to pay to remove and haul away.

Friendly Note:  Understand the Overland Park policy on Tree and Shrub Maintenance

Maple Leaf Festival:  Baldwin, KS-Oct 19-20, 2013

When:  Sunday August 4, 2013 @ 6pm-7pm (or all gone!)
Where:  Pool.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
Join us for some ice cream fun after a hot summer day.  Plus lots of opportunities for mingling between mouthfuls.  Its a family affair so come one or come all.  Free to all home owners families and day guests at the pool.

Volunteers Needed:  To scoop ice cream, please step up to the table on the day of the event and volunteer for 10 minutes.  Thanks!

Home Owners:  Streets are open to traffic so, Beware of Kid street crossings.  Suggest walking to the event is best.

Mark Sweany, Fire Marshal, City of Overland Park has some Frequent Asked Questions on the Blasting project near Nottingham by the Green and Quivera.

Blasting Project near Nottingham by the Green FAQ

Furthermore, Mark wanted every resident to be aware that the Fire Department is on site every day to monitor the situation while blasting continues.