Lockwood March 2012

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by Susan Crane

Anyone know why King Charles is blocked off, between Marlborough and Brighton? There's a fire truck and police car as well as the big equipment that is being used for creek debris clean-up. It might be my imagination, but I thought I smelled Natural Gas. Any information would be appreciated.Susan Crane1406 Marlborough Rd

13 years, 8 months

Another dog attack (on a person), N&O covering story

by Sue Sturgis

Dear Neighbors, I have some bad news to report on the dog front. Over the weekend, a resident of Rumson Road was attacked in his own yard by his neighbor's dog, which appears to be a pit bull mix. I don't have a lot of details about the incident, but from talking to neighbors my understanding is that the victim (an adult male) was attacked when the dog broke through a fence. The man was reportedly treated at the scene by EMS, and RPD and Animal Control also responded. This represents a frightening escalation in what was already a serious problem with dangerous animals running loose in our neighborhood. Rumson Road is where a St. Bernard repeatedly broke out of its yard and attacked five other dogs, injuring at least two of them quite seriously. This is right around the corner from Millbank Street, where a pit bull that has repeatedly broken out of its yard broke into our yard last month, tried to attack my husband and injured one of our dogs. But I also have some good news: At the last East CAC meeting, I announced the launch of an effort to examine Raleigh's existing animal ordinances and to request changes through the citizen petition process. We'll be sending out a separate announcement about that effort soon, and I encourage everyone interested to get involved and to spread the word among your neighbors who might not be on this list or attend CAC meetings. Also, The News & Observer is working on a story about the dog situation that's set to run next week. The reporter -- Chelsea Kellner with the North Raleigh/Midtown section -- invites any residents with a story to share to get in touch with her. You can reach Chelsea at ckellner(a)newsobserver.comor 919-829-4802. All the best, Sue Sturgis Cell: 919-841-3058

13 years, 8 months

Fwd: [East-CAC] BURGLARY Suspect

by Mark Turner

FYI. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [East-CAC] BURGLARY Suspect Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:30:40 -0400 From: Kryskowiak, James <James.Kryskowiak(a)raleighnc.gov> To: east-cac(a)eastraleigh.org <east-cac(a)eastraleigh.org> B/M with a back pack gray white hoody and dark pants call me asap if you see him ...just occurred on Albemarle J.A. Kryskowiak SED Community Squad (919)524-7468

13 years, 9 months

Fwd: [East-CAC] Block party details

by Shelby Powell

FYI - thought some might be interested in this! - ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jessica Bowen <jessica.bowen74(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 9:04 AM Subject: [East-CAC] Fwd: Block party details To: East CAC Discussion <East-CAC(a)eastraleigh.org> FYI: Tornado recovery party info. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <nccritters(a)aol.com> Date: Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 9:33 PM Subject: Block party details Hello everyone !! The block party is a go !! Saturday, April,14th from 11am<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#13…>-4pm is the day we will celebrate the one year mark of the survival from the tornado. The party is for all of us to come togather and meet your neighbors, celebrate our survival and bring back the volunteers that came to help us in our time of need. After last weeks tornado's in several states where over 40 people were killed ... we should recognize them and the 3 young children that were killed in Raleigh's tornado last year with a moment of silence. I have started the process with the city of Raleigh to block the traffic from 1520 N<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#13…>. King Charles Rd down to the corner of Crabtree<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#13…>Blvd. This is a large section of road that will be blocked so we will have plenty of room and still be compliant with all the rules set forth by the city. Mr Weeks ( our city council rep) is working on getting us "party tents" from the parks dept. I am currently working on several food vendors to donate food to keep the cost down for us, but I think we all will have to contribute to the cookout. I am thinking if each family could make a dish or dessert we would have plenty of food. If anyone has connections to food vendors, drinks or anything else we can use please forward the information to me so I can contact them or feel free to make the arrangements yourself. If you arrange something please forward the info to me so they get thank you's later. If a company wants to sponsor us they can bring a table and set it up for free advertising at the party if they wish. WRAL Weather Call has committed to be at our party and set up a table with info. I have a few other business that are thinking about doing the same. Some of the stuff I have gotten donated......Food Lion (hamburgers and hot dogs), Little Casezer Pizza, Dunkin Doughnuts, Which Wich, keep in mind they are small donations but all is appreciated. We need drinks, Chips, cookies, coolers, grills tables, chairs, party tents or shelters, plates, cups, condiments, napkins etc. Coke might donate drinks. Anybody know someone who will provide variety of music? We need grills or someone with one of those BIG grills and someone who can cook. I will cook if you all don't mind burnt food :-) .... (The only reason I have a kitchen is because it came with my house.. heheheheh) Does anyone know someone who can donate one of those moon walk/bouncing things for the kids?? SO ...... I need help getting the rest of this stuff done and getting information to the rest of the neighborhood. I hand delivered the last letter but I don't have time to do that again. Any ideas or volunteers to get the info out to our neighbors and help getting supplies and food please let me know. I have 2 other ideas for the party....... If someone is a computer guru.... A neighborhood photo phone book. One of the reasons I wanted this party is to bring our community together and meet and get to know each other to make our neighborhood a stronger. Not everyone would want to participate but those who did, we take a pic of them and make a phone book. What is your take on this ?? With the tornado's to the west of us last week I think the we ALL should PAY IT FORWARD. We all know what these poor people are going through and how much their lives are about to change. I think we should all clean out our clothes closets, food pantry, and collect it at the party. I will find a organization that will distribute it to the ones in need. Let me know what you think. Okay so let me hear from you... via email or phone is fine... 829-1127 is my home. Thanks for your help Allison Miller _______________________________________________ East-CAC mailing list East-CAC(a)eastraleigh.org http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/east-cac

13 years, 9 months

Dog attack at 2119 Millbank St. (Lockwood neighborhood)

by Sue Sturgis

Dear Neighbors, I am sorry to report that there was another dog attack incident in the Lockwood neighborhood this week. My husband was mowing our yard at 2119 Millbank Street on Tuesday while I was out of town when a pit bull from our neighbor's backyard dog-breeding operation broke through the wooden privacy fence that serves as his enclosure and launched himself in attack mode over our four-foot chain link fence at Mike, who managed to escape by jumping the gate into the driveway. Our bulldog Chance came tearing out of the house straight toward the pit bull, whose name is Deebo, grabbed him by the chest, and pinned him to the ground. The melee that ensued involved Mike beating Deebo over the skull with a rake handle in hopes of scaring him off, all while screaming for help and dialing 911. It also involved enough blood to make Mike queasy. When Raleigh Police and Animal Control arrived, the dog's owner ranted about what terrible people we are. "Why do you always take their side?" she shouted at them, referring to the half-dozen or so times we've had to call the authorities because her dogs escaped from their yard or tried to break through our back fence or barked and howled outside all night while in heat, leading to various warnings and citations. Community Police Officer James Kryskowiak is helping compile the complete record. Mike is now out of town on business, so I spoke with Animal Control Supervisor Alford today. He reported that my neighbor was cited for allowing her dog off the property, and said the investigation into whether my neighbor's dog should be designated as dangerous continues. As I told Supervisor Alford, given that the dog attempted to attack my husband on our property and menaced us previously when it's gotten loose, it is clearly dangerous and needs to be secured appropriately before someone gets seriously hurt. Not everyone is capable of leaping over a gate in a single bound. At this point, though, Animal Control says they cannot compel the owner to build a more secure enclosure. My neighbor did have workers there this week shorting up her wooden privacy fence, but the dog has broken out of this type of fencing before. It has even ripped through our chain link in places along our property line, requiring multiple patches. The good news is that while our dog did require veterinary care for puncture wounds and cuts on his face, he will be OK. The neighbor did not offer to pay for the damage she caused, however, so we will be exploring our legal options. If anyone has any recommendations for a good animal-law attorney in Raleigh, please pass them along. In the meantime, please be careful if you are in the area of Millbank Street and Downing Road. Until this dog is secured with something more than wooden pickets, we remain at risk. For anyone who missed our previous discussions about dangerous and loose dogs in the East CAC area, you can find some background information here: http://seeclickfix.com/issues/140071-rampant-ongoing-problems-with-stray-an… Sincerely, Sue Sturgis

13 years, 9 months

Found: Small dog on Marlborough Road

by Sue Sturgis

I found a small dog wandering loose on Marlborough Road this afternoon near the Euston intersection. It has no collar or tags. If you're missing a dog, call me and identify the gender, breed and distinguishing characteristics and I will return the animal to you. Sue Sturgis Cell: 919-841-3058

13 years, 9 months

Re: [Lockwood] [East-CAC] Dog attack at 2119 Millbank St. (Lockwood neighborhood)

by Vanessa Van Horn

What is the protocol for deeming an animal dangerous in Wake County? I didn't read the whole ordinance nor attend the recent meeting, so I'm not exactly sure. In section 2-3-12, page 9 of the Animal Control Ordinance, the term "potentially dangerous" is used along with the designation "dangerous" dog, but I'm no lawyer. Also in the same section, the animal control officer "is empowered to confiscate" even a "potentially dangerous dog" pending construction of a "secure enclosure" within 30 days. http://www.wakegov.com/NR/rdonlyres/0F73D264-4A7D-4C8D-8C72-958672F28753/0/… Best, Vanessa If it is a rose, it will come into bloom sooner or later. ~Goethe On Mar 2, 2012, at 9:16 PM, Logan wrote: > I am so sorry to hear about the attack on your family this week. Dangerous dogs are a serious issue in our neighborhood. My dog and I were attacked in our backyard a couple of years ago. > > I clicked through to the "see fix click" issue in order to check on the progress, and see that the city made an error and closed the issue while clearly they have not fixed the problem yet. > > If you open a new case indicating that this problem still needs attention, I would be happy to vote again. > > > On 3/2/2012 9:05 PM, Sue Sturgis wrote: >> >> Dear Neighbors, >> >> I am sorry to report that there was another dog attack incident in the Lockwood neighborhood this week. >> >> My husband was mowing our yard at 2119 Millbank Street on Tuesday while I was out of town when a pit bull from our neighbor's backyard dog-breeding operation broke through the wooden privacy fence that serves as his enclosure and launched himself in attack mode over our four-foot chain link fence at Mike, who managed to escape by jumping the gate into the driveway. Our bulldog Chance came tearing out of the house straight toward the pit bull, whose name is Deebo, grabbed him by the chest, and pinned him to the ground. The melee that ensued involved Mike beating Deebo over the skull with a rake handle in hopes of scaring him off, all while screaming for help and dialing 911. It also involved enough blood to make Mike queasy. >> >> When Raleigh Police and Animal Control arrived, the dog's owner ranted about what terrible people we are. "Why do you always take their side?" she shouted at them, referring to the half-dozen or so times we've had to call the authorities because her dogs escaped from their yard or tried to break through our back fence or barked and howled outside all night while in heat, leading to various warnings and citations. Community Police Officer James Kryskowiak is helping compile the complete record. >> >> Mike is now out of town on business, so I spoke with Animal Control Supervisor Alford today. He reported that my neighbor was cited for allowing her dog off the property, and said the investigation into whether my neighbor's dog should be designated as dangerous continues. As I told Supervisor Alford, given that the dog attempted to attack my husband on our property and menaced us previously when it's gotten loose, it is clearly dangerous and needs to be secured appropriately before someone gets seriously hurt. Not everyone is capable of leaping over a gate in a single bound. >> >> At this point, though, Animal Control says they cannot compel the owner to build a more secure enclosure. My neighbor did have workers there this week shorting up her wooden privacy fence, but the dog has broken out of this type of fencing before. It has even ripped through our chain link in places along our property line, requiring multiple patches. >> >> The good news is that while our dog did require veterinary care for puncture wounds and cuts on his face, he will be OK. The neighbor did not offer to pay for the damage she caused, however, so we will be exploring our legal options. If anyone has any recommendations for a good animal-law attorney in Raleigh, please pass them along. >> >> In the meantime, please be careful if you are in the area of Millbank Street and Downing Road. Until this dog is secured with something more than wooden pickets, we remain at risk. >> >> For anyone who missed our previous discussions about dangerous and loose dogs in the East CAC area, you can find some background information here: >> >> http://seeclickfix.com/issues/140071-rampant-ongoing-problems-with-stray-an… >> >> Sincerely, >> Sue Sturgis >> >> _______________________________________________ >> East-CAC mailing list >> East-CAC(a)eastraleigh.org >> http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/east-cac > > > -- > Sent from my Atari 800® home computer. "You don't have to be a genius to use one." > > > _______________________________________________ > East-CAC mailing list > East-CAC(a)eastraleigh.org > http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/east-cac

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