Butman-Fish Library Neighborhood Association/Neighborhood Watch

Butman-Fish Library Neighborhood Association/Neighborhood Watch

On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 9:32 PM, Stella Thelen <weed-whacker@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Nine of us met tonight.  Here's the Neighborhood News:
>
> Carol Kraynak would like to know if you are aware of any issues relating to
> rental property in the area.  You can contact her through me or through the
> Saginaw Landlord's Association.  We appreciate her interest in this subject.
>
> The next City Wide NW meeting will be at the 1st Ward Community Center, 1410
> N 12th street on Feb 28th at 5:30.
>
> The Adams Blvd group had reported in January a series of B & E's.  I don't
> think that's happened in this area, or at least no one at the meeting
> mentioned any.
>
> You probably read about the broken water main behind the Library about a
> week ago.  They worked all night to get it repaired.
>
> Cathy Wagner is the person scheduling City Wide meetings.  If you have a
> reason to contact her, her email is cathywagner38@gmail.com.
>
> There is a documentary (and a Facebook page) for Saginaw Rising.  This deals
> with the roots of violence in the City.  A conference at SVSU drew about 125
> people and the group is working on plans that might help address some of the
> issues raised in the film.  At our April 8th meeting, we hope to watch a
> portion of the movie and discuss it.  There will be a copy in each Library
> if you want to see it at home first.  According to Jamie Forbes who has seen
> it and attended the conference, it is a very good film and thought
> provoking.
>
> Three other items of importance:
>
>  - the Goose that was on top of the car repair shop on the corner of Bay and
> Alexander is gone.  It was auctioned off some time ago.  Bummer.
>
>  - Stephanie and Tom Fancher have a new Corgi - sort of an exchange Corgi -
> living with them and their two other Corgis.
>
>  - the Magic Bean Coffee shop hopes to open in March.  Perhaps we can have
> an occasional meeting there to support them.
>
> Our next meeting will be the 2nd Monday in March - March 11th.
>
>
>
> Be considerate of others.  We are all in this together.
> Stella
>