Saturday, January 26, 2008

Heading for Woodstock

I received the nicest email this morning from a Rockford family considering a move to Woodstock. If you would like to add information for them, feel free to add a comment.

"... my hubby and our family are going to be moving this spring from the Rockford area, and we are looking at Woodstock. He works in Schaumburg, and we are looking for a town that will be an excellent place to raise our family. You sure seem like you know ALOT about Woodstock. We are looking at homes in the Prairie Ridge subdivision area- any flooding problems around there? We have a strong history of water issues in our first two homes and just do not want to go there again....no fun! What is your opinion on the schools in Woodstock? Any good churches? We attend a United Methodist one here. Any other info you might think we would be interested in would sure be helpful. How is the crime rate? Thank you for your help and advice, look forward to talking with you!

I suggested inspecting the pin map at City Hall that shows last August's reported flooding locations and added that the map will show only "reported" locations. I believe there were many more. I also gave them the websites for D200 and the Groundhog events on the Chamber's website. I think crime is under control here - and under-reported in local media.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

I sure hope this blog is their LAST source of info about Woodstock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I hear Crystal Lake is a premier City! I can't remember where i heard that.

Anonymous said...

If they are idiots they could go to Philpott VA.

Anonymous said...

The Rockofrod folks should contact City Hall and get a "new rsidents" packet - iot olists all sorts of infomratio about local government, garbage pickup, local events, who to call if you've got problems. They should also go on the City' web soite (woodstockil.gov) and the Chamber web site. Also, do a Google search of "Woodstock, IL" and see what pops up. The United methodist Church at 201 West South Street is a pretty coll place, good people, a relaxed atmosphere, and very peaceful.
Good luick and wlecome to Woodstock. Gus, you da' man! Snoozer

Anonymous said...

No Snoozer - you da' man. That City dude is stil watcing me and I am goning to call someone about it. Robby M.

Anonymous said...

Tell them to prepare for "The Magic of Disney" upon their arrival.

Anonymous said...

Gus, I'm sure your landlord has another room for rent.