And Van Ness edits the HCA newsletter that block captains distribute. New customs, such as the concerts and a holiday decorating contest, are taking hold. A beefsteak dinner is planned for February, and the group is putting together a membership card that would provide homeowners with discounts at local businesses. That's a plus in a community that Sciolaro and others note continues to attract new families. Oh, my God, there are baby carriages and the stork's everywhere.
Home improvements are also a common sight, a sign, some say, that people plan to stay.
The Petrassis put on a family room, bathroom, and laundry room five years ago after debating whether to move. The Davieses, too, are thinking about adding on, not moving out. I want to live here for the rest of my life. Please send us an e-mail with your ideas.