A Huffy "Savannah" bicycle was found in the neighborhood a few weeks ago. The bicycle was turned in to the police. Please contact the OPD for further information.
Even though we live in the best neighborhood of Olympia, sometimes crime does happen. Please be sure to lock up your valuables to deter theft.

Congratulations to Jay Becker of Otis St and Nicholas Flood of Buker St as our newest board members.

Thank you to Melanie Diedrich and Michelle Williams for your service to the neighborhood.

From the Olympia City Web Site

Sign up for an Urban Cycling Workshop or set up your own and you will learn basic riding strategies, how to negotiate with traffic, how to navigate through intersections, basic maintenance, route planning and more.

• Adult-Ages 16 and up
  Urban Cycling I: Sat March 7, 10am-2pm
  Urban Cycling II: Sun March 8, 10am-2pm
• Urban Cycling I: Sat March 21, 10am-2pm
  Urban Cycling II: Sun March 22, 10am-2pm
• Women’s Workshops-Taught by Women!
  Urban Cycling I: Sat April 4, 10am-2pm
  Urban Cycling II: Sun April 5, 10am-2pm
• Youth-Ages 12-15 (2 day course)
  Urban Cycling: M/W April 6 & 8, 4-6pm
  Urban Cycling: M/W April 13 & 15, 4-6pm

Sign up HERE
Call Kerry Tarullo for more information or ask how to set up your own workshop:(360) 753-8575.

(From the Olympian News Paper)


Matthew "Matt" C. Peterson
1983 - 2008
Matt Peterson died Sunday evening, November 9, 2008, near Corpus Christie, Texas in an industrial accident.
Matt was doing one of the things he loved, climbing a tower on a wind farm to help make renewable energy a reality for the world.
Matt was born February 26, 1983 in Redmond, Washington to D. Christopher and Judith C. Peterson. After three years in North Idaho, the family settled in Olympia in 1986. Matt graduated from Olympia High School in 2001. During those years, he was active in Boy Scouts, earning a rank of Life Scout. He also volunteered four years with the Thurston County Search and Rescue.
Matt graduated from the University of Washington in 2005 with degrees in Physics, and Earth and Space Sciences. He was also an active rock climber, climbing in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. He served two years in the Peace Corps in Namibia as a secondary school science teacher.
In February 2008, Matt took a position with Global Energy Concepts in Seattle as a Field Technician. In that capacity, he traveled the continental U. S. and Guam installing and servicing wind measuring equipment.
Matt is survived by his loving parents; and sister, Erica R. Peterson of Olympia.
Matt's wisdom, wit and easy-going demeanor will be tremendously missed by those who knew and loved him. He was a great diplomat, negotiator, and leader who loved life and lived it to its fullest.
It is suggested, in lieu of purchasing flowers, that monetary donations be made to any or all of the following organizations in Matt's name: The American Red Cross, Amnesty International, The Sierra Club, and/or Planned Parenthood.
A celebration of Matt's life will take place at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, November 23, 2008 at the Masonic Center, 455 North Street SE, Tumwater.
Arrangements with Funeral Alternatives of Washington.(360) 753-1065

Chris Peterson is a former president of the Wildwood Neighborhood Board.  He and his wife Judy were very devoted to improving the community we live in.

There has been several car burglary's with in the neighborhood over the last few days. We will be asking the OPD to make a few extra patrols around the neighborhood in the late night hours.  Please take the time to lock your car and keep high value items out of sight as this seems to be the best deterrent.  If you see suspicious activity please don't hesitate to call the police.