Woodlea Manor

From Woodlea Manor Board of Trustees VP Ann Bollinger:

If anyone sees a Budget Truck in the Neighborhood, call the police immediately. 703.771.4500.   It was spotted following someone who lives in the neighborhood and then jumped out of the truck and started running after him.   The truck was spotted near Diskin Court and Wolfe Court area around 9 p.m. Tuesday night and then around 12 midnight. I am trying to get more of a description of this person. Police were notified.

My name is Emily Smith and I’m a resident in Woodlea Manor. I recently graduated from Hollins University and I would like to expand my photography portfolio during the holiday season by offering family photographs, pet photos (dogs, cats or horses) or photos of your choice in a location of your liking. I have experience in creating greeting cards, birth announcements and other creative designs. Please call or email if interested.
Phone number: 703-477-8486
Email: Shortnsweeet027@aol.com

*Prices are based on assignment

Visit my website to view many other photographs: http://emilysmithphotography.shutterfly.com

Last week while exploring the woods behind our house at 609 Hillview we encountered a black bear. He was about 50 ft from us on the path that runs through the property. When he saw us he changed direction and headed towards Foxleigh where we subsequently heard dogs barking. Last night around 12:30 am, our dogs starting barking like crazy. A growling noise was heard outside. Cannot confirm that it was the bear but it definitely wasn’t a domesticated animal.

I notified animal control last week after we sighted the bear but they didn’t seem very interested. They didn’t even want our actual address. I wanted to make sure our neighbors were aware. Might be a good idea to make sure garbage cans are covered or kept indoors. We don’t want him getting comfortable and drawn to the area because of the scent of food. Also keep an eye on pets that may get lose and wander into the woods. Hopefully the bear is just passing through as this is their active time.

Thanks,
Sheila Heinze
609 Hillview Pl, SW
scheinze@comcast.net

Please lock your cars at night. There were 2 thefts on Sunday, Nov. 8th in Greenway Farms.

400 BLOCK LAWFORD DR

Distance: 0.41 miles

Identifier: C-2009-00039242

Time: 12:43 PM
Larceny From Vehicle

Agency: Leesburg Police Department
THEFT FROM VEHICLE

08 Nov 2009

100 BLOCK HAMPSHIRE SQ

Distance: 0.34 miles

Identifier: C-2009-00039212

Time: 2:52 AM
Larceny From Vehicle

Agency: Leesburg Police Department

The Community Watch meeting will be on November 16th @ 7 p.m. @ the Woodlea Clubhouse.  TOPIC:  Holiday Theme-Shopping, Travel, and Home safety tips!

In addition to regularly reading the Woodlea Website (or subscribing via email!),  did you know that there are other email lists provided by Leesburg where you can be sent emails on current events?  For example, check out the COMMUNITY WATCH LISTSERV for archives of old mailings and have your email registered to receive them directly. We will not be copying them all here, so please do subscribe yourself to get them.

There are also other email lists on topics of interest to Leesburg residents that you should inspect such as Ida Lee, Leesburg business, and various building and construction projects.

Below is an example of a recent COMMUNITY WATCH email:

Motorists Beware: Drunk Driving Will Not Be Tolerated!

Don’t Let Halloween Turn into a Horror Story

Halloween is a much-loved fall tradition that is enjoyed by people of all ages. But irresponsible celebrating can quickly spoil all of the fun. That is why the Leesburg Police Department is cracking down on drunk drivers with an aggressive

Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. enforcement blitz.Halloween is a particularly deadly night due to drunk drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2008, 58 percent of all highway fatalities across the nation on Halloween night (6 pm Oct. 31 to 5:59 am Nov. 1) involved a driver or a motorcycle rider with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, which is illegal in every state.

“One foolish decision can turn a fun Halloween into a real-life horror story”, said Lt. Jeff Dube

’, the departments Community Services Section Commander There are simple precautions partygoers can take such as designating a sober driver in advance or taking a taxi.”The Leesburg Police Department also recommends these simple tips:

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Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin; ?

Before drinking, please designate a sober driver; ?

If you’re impaired, and haven’t designated a sober driver, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely; ?

Call the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) Halloween SoberRide program. ?

SoberRIde will be in operation beginning at 10:00 pm on Saturday, October 31st and operate until 6:00 am on Saturday, November 1st. During this eight-hour period, area residents ages 21 and older and L

EADERSHIP * PRIDE * DEDICATION celebrating with alcohol may call the toll-free

SoberRide phone number 1–800–200–TAXI and be afforded a no-cost (up to a $ 50 fare), safe way home. ?

AT&T wireless users can call #-TAXI for the same service. Local taxicab companies throughout the Washington-metropolitan area provide this no-cost service to local residents age 21 and older who otherwise may have attempted to drive home after drinking. ?

If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact your local law enforcement.For more information please contact Master Police Officer C.F. Tidmore, Crime Prevention Specialist, at (703) 771-4564.

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Ann