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Fwd: [Longview - Lockwood] Information on Wake County School Board's new assignment plan

by Rebecca Fernandez

FYI - This is an issue I am very concerned about, because it affects property values and if those go down, crime increases. Please take a few minutes to call a school board member (John Tedesco, Deborah Prickett, Debra Goldman, Ron Margiotta are the big ones who need to hear from us). -- Rebecca Fernandez, Corporate Writer cell: 919.931.4957 rebeccagfernandez(a)gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Heather Koons <hhkoons(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 2:41 PM Subject: [Longview - Lockwood] Information on Wake County School Board's new assignment plan To: longview(a)eastraleigh.org I'm sure that most of you have been watching the WCPSS School Board's actions regarding the new school assignment plan very closely. If the new majority's plan is implemented, it will cause radical change to the schools that serve our neighborhoods. The schools in our area will become very high poverty schools as the magnet programs will likely be moved to make room for all of the base students to return to their neighborhood schools. Below is some information about a web site that contains a great deal of information on the new zone plan and its impact. I urge you to take a look and then become involved in this issue by writing your school board members and attending school board meetings. Also, please vote in the upcoming election as the County Commissioners have critical influence on financial aspects of the school board's actions. At the bottom of this email is information about an upcoming forum at McKimmon Center. Please attend if you can. The Wake County School Board's actions will affect all of us. Best, Heather Koons Wake Reassignment Website: There's a new website with data prepared by WCPSS parent Neil Riemann with data concerning the proposed Zone Student Assignment plan: http://wakereassignment.info. The site is "intended to be a fact-based resource" that summarizes data from Board meetings as well as WCPSS staff, including data on magnets, student achievement by zone, and other matters. As part of the analysis, it appears that there will be 1,700 or fewer magnet seats in the SE Raleigh/Enloe Zone when this plan is adopted. Currently, there are about 5,700 seats in this zone, so the plan will decrease downtown magnet seats by 4,000. According to the website's analysis, many of those seats will be replaced with year-round or traditional "reverse magnet" seats in places with capacity like the Broughton, Cary, and Apex Zones, and the base students in SE Raleigh/Enloe will be invited to attend them along with everyone else. The Great Schools in Wake Coalition is having a forum, "Costs and Consequences: What's at Stake for Wake County," on Saturday, October 16, 8 am to 12:30 pm, at the McKimmon Center, at Western Boulevard and Gorman Street. Register online for the event: http://wakeupwakecounty.com/cms/greatschools _______________________________________________ Longview mailing list Longview(a)eastraleigh.org http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/longview

15 years, 2 months

Fwd: Someone broke open our privacy gates last night

by Rebecca Fernandez

This is off King Charles... please make sure your home and property are as secured as possible, and please let your neighbors who are not on the email list know that there was an incident nearby. And as the neighbor below says, remember to look out the window if you hear any unusual noises, and call 911 if you see anything suspicious. Our best defense against break-ins is a strong and connected neighborhood! -- Rebecca Fernandez, Corporate Writer cell: 919.931.4957 rebeccagfernandez(a)gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kevin Bogan <wkbogan(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 9:32 AM Subject: [East-CAC] Someone broke open our privacy gates last night To: James.Kryskowiak(a)raleighnc.gov, cac-chair(a)eastraleigh.org, east-cac(a)eastraleigh.org Hello everyone, I am writing to let you know just when things seem to get a little better, we began our morning calling the police. It appears someone had climbed our locked 6 foot wooden privacy fence and broke the gate open from the inside. It is not built to open in this direction and therefore they split the 2x4's and bent the hinges and lock. It looks as though they were attempting to steal my motorcycle that was back there at the time, but were unsuccessful b/c the wheels were locked. I encourage everyone who has put off securing their property to put it at the top of your list. This is a terrible feeling and I hope none of you have to experience it, although I am sure several of you have. Last year I arrived home at 2pm and found two men inside our house. That is a feeling that is not easy to recover from. Please look out for your neighbors and their homes as well. If you hear a noise, go look out the window and if needed call the police. Thanks, Kevin Bogan _______________________________________________ East-CAC mailing list East-CAC(a)eastraleigh.org http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/east-cac

15 years, 2 months

Fwd: [Longview - Lockwood] Found Red BMX Bike - 9-10-10 - New Bern Ave

by Rebecca Fernandez

FYI... if you're missing a bike. -- Rebecca Fernandez, Corporate Writer cell: 919.931.4957 rebeccagfernandez(a)gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Adam Carrington <abc1979(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 11:42 AM Subject: [Longview - Lockwood] Found Red BMX Bike - 9-10-10 - New Bern Ave To: Longview/Lockwood <longview(a)eastraleigh.org> Hi All, I found a bike this morning in front of my house on New Bern Ave, lying on the ground next to the bus stop. It had been abandoned and I'm assuming was an easy ride for someone wanting to catch the bus. The frame of the bike is red and the front fork and handle bars are chrome that is a bit rusty. There is a front brake lever and the grips are clear and red. A sticker on the bike says "Wipeout"; looks like the name/model of the bike. Let me know if you're missing a bike. Regards, Adam _______________________________________________ Longview mailing list Longview(a)eastraleigh.org http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/longview

15 years, 3 months

Gun blasts in Millbank Street/Raleigh Boulevard vicinity on 9/1?

by Sue Sturgis

Dear Officer Kryskowiak, Last evening I called 911 to report what sounded like unusually loud gun blasts somewhere in the vicinity of Millbank Street between Brighton Road and Raleigh Boulevard. (I don't remember exactly what time it was; somewhere around 9 p.m. perhaps?) Did the officers who came out find anything? Did anyone else hear or see anything? It was quite nerve-rattling, to say the least. Thanks so much, Sue Sturgis

15 years, 3 months

Food Lion is hiring

by Rebecca Fernandez

I just spoke with Ronneil Robinson, the new Food Lion manager who has been working to improve the store, and he is looking to hire some more people. He'd like to continue to build diversity in the store and would like all interested people in the community to apply. If you know a good person who is looking for a job, or someone hoping to pick up a second shift, please give Ronneil a call at (919) 255-1244 or pass along the information. Remember that the better candidates we can send his way, the better our local grocery store will be. Please put out the word and if you're subscribed to another local neighborhood list, re-post this there. -- Rebecca Fernandez, Corporate Writer cell: 919.931.4957 rebeccagfernandez(a)gmail.com

15 years, 3 months

School supplies needed for our local elementary schools

by Rebecca Fernandez

Neighbors, Our local schools, Powell and Conn, are short on school supplies for students in need. Following are items needed at each school. Please consider spending a few dollars--or digging through your own office supplies--to help out our neighborhood children. As we all know, it has been a hard year for many families, and school supplies can easily cost $100 per child. You can either bring the supplies to the office at either school or drop them at my house (1114 Brighton Rd.) with a note about which school you intended them for (if it matters). I will make a trip by each school next week to deliver what neighbors purchase and we collect. You could also PayPal me funds at this email address, to purchase supplies on your behalf when I go to the store. (Please copy East CAC chair Mark Turner cac-chair(a)eastraleigh.org on your email if you are donating money, to avoid any uncomfortable situations.) I would like to have our donations and donated supplies to the schools by the end of this week (Friday). Please forward this email to your own neighborhood email lists, if they are not copied, as well as any friends/neighbors who may be interested. POWELL Yellow highlighters book bags wide ruled notebook paper wide ruled, 1 subject, spiral notebooks 2 pocket folders with brads pencil top erasers fine point sharpie markers crayons, colored pencils and/or markers pencil pouches (not boxes) post-it notes glue sticks tissues paper towels (select a size) ziploc baggies (sandwich, quart and gallon size) Clorox or Lysol wipes CONN Disinfecting wipes Hand sanitizer Tissues Ziploc bags Permanent markers Crayons Recess equipment: jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, basketballs, soccer balls, footballs Composition books Book bags - suitable for a boy or girl New, reusable sports bottles Kindergarten snacks (healthy, prepackaged items like pretzels or crackers) Small quantities of healthy, nonperishable foods for Conn's food pantry Clothing items for Conn’s clothes closet (used when students have accidents or get wet or dirty). Primary needs are for boys and girls socks and underwear of all sizes. Also needed are clothes for boys and girls in second through fourth grade -- Rebecca Fernandez, Corporate Writer cell: 919.931.4957 rebeccagfernandez(a)gmail.com

15 years, 3 months

Calling 911 vs Non-emergency

by Judy Stacy

15 years, 3 months

Calling 911 vs Non-emergency

by Vanessa Van Horn

Neighbors, Here is an informative post from The Lineberry Alliance blog<http://lineberry.org/blogs/2010/08/26/9-1-1-vs-the-non-emergency-number/>discussing when to call 9-1-1 or the non-emergency number, 831-6311. Officer Weber briefly discussed the difference at our last meeting. I've copied the post in full below. Best, Vanessa *9-1-1 vs The Non-Emergency Number* August 26th, 2010 by Jason Hibbets On our neighborhood email list, we’ve had lots of discussion about quality of life issues such as noise complaints, parties, fireworks, parking violations etc. Needless to say, people are confused on when to dial 9-1-1 versus the non-emergency number (919) 831-6311. The Pleasant Ridge & Ramsgate Community Watch program has helped educate neighbors about 9-1-1 and sponsored tours of the 9-1-1 center in the past. I decided to ask Walt Fuller, Deputy Director of Operations for Raleigh-Wake County Emergency Communications Center to help clarify some of the confusion. Our Q&A is below: 1) What happens when a call comes in to the Raleigh-Wake County Emergency Communications Center for a Raleigh Police officer? The call taker processes the call and gets the callers name, address, and phone number. They then ask what happened. Based on what the caller advises the call taker assigns the incident an Incident Class. The Incident Class has a predetermined Priority Code which determines how fast we have to get the call dispatched. 2) How are calls to the non-emergency number dispatched to Raleigh Police Department? The same people answer the non-emergency numbers that come into the Center. We do not handle the {RPD District] Front Desk lines. The Call Taker goes through the same process to determine what the caller needs and makes a dispatch if necessary. 3) Are calls to the non-emergency number recorded? All telephone and radio traffic coming into and going out of the Center is recorded. 4) Are calls to 9-1-1 and the non-emergency number answered by the same communications specialists? All lines coming into the center are answered by the same people. However, we have dedicated Call Takers who’s primary job is to answer incoming 9-1-1 lines. 5) If someone is calling about parking violations, loud music, loud noise (after 11pm), or a nuisance party violation, should they call 9-1-1 or the non-emergency number? Either way is fine. As mentioned above, the same people answer the phone. It is easier to process a 9-1-1 call as opposed to a 10-digit call because all we have to do is verify the address on 9-1-1 as opposed to manually entering the address info. 6) What kind of details should callers be ready with for parking, loud music, loud noise , or nuisance party violations? On every call, emergency or non-emergency, we will always need the callers name, address, address of the incident, call back number ,and what is going on. From there we will ask questions based on the nature of the call. 7) What if a caller wishes to remain anonymous about a parking violation, loud music, loud noise , or nuisance party complaint? We will always ask for the callers name and phone number simply to have something to call back if the officer, fire unit, or EMS unit needs further information. If the caller doesn’t wish to leave their information, we make a note in the call comments field that the caller wishes to remain anonymous, so the responders are aware. Where can people go to find out more information about the Raleigh-Wake County Emergency Communications Center? We are on the City of Raleigh web site under Public Safety. We have tabs for employment, history, stats, social sites and other info available. -- If it is a rose, it will come into bloom sooner or later. --Goethe

15 years, 3 months

stolen children's bikes

by Rebecca Fernandez

A neighbor told us that three homes on Marlborough have had children's bikes stolen out of the backyard recently. I'm working on getting descriptions of the bikes, but if you see or hear anything, call the police or let me know and I'll take care of it. Meanwhile, if you're storing bikes in your backyard, pick up an inexpensive chain and padlock, or a bike lock, from Lowes or Target. No one will bother trying to steal a locked up kid's bike! -- Rebecca Fernandez, Corporate Writer cell: 919.931.4957 rebeccagfernandez(a)gmail.com

15 years, 3 months

Re: [Lockwood] Lockwood Digest, Vol 1, Issue 4

by Charles Miller

Hi Rebecca, I'm more than happy to give out those welcome packets from the school for those people from the community who register at Powell. :) Chas Miller Principal Powell GT Magnet Elementary -----lockwood-bounces(a)eastraleigh.org wrote: ----- To: lockwood(a)eastraleigh.org From: lockwood-request(a)eastraleigh.org Sent by: lockwood-bounces(a)eastraleigh.org Date: 08/25/2010 12:00PM Subject: Lockwood Digest, Vol 1, Issue 4 Send Lockwood mailing list submissions to lockwood(a)eastraleigh.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/lockwood or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to lockwood-request(a)eastraleigh.org You can reach the person managing the list at lockwood-owner(a)eastraleigh.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Lockwood digest..." Here's what people were saying on the Lockwood Community Watch list today: Today's Topics: 1. Help needed for "New Neighbor" and "Neighborhood Info" packets (Rebecca Fernandez) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:32:56 -0400 From: Rebecca Fernandez <rebeccagfernandez(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Lockwood] Help needed for "New Neighbor" and "Neighborhood Info" packets To: lockwood <lockwood(a)eastraleigh.org> Message-ID: <AANLkTintvpvRDRBtEy33dA+9Xvn1nDZe6SFri2n0X=7F(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I'd like to develop some "Welcome to the Neighborhood" packets for people on this list to bring to families or individuals who they see moving into a new home in our neighborhood. This would include information about how to join the Community Watch, finding a CAC meeting, after-school and community programs at the Boys & Girls Club, Lions Park, etc., and maybe some coupons for local restaurants. I'd like to make a second batch of packets that are for neighbors who haven't joined the Community Watch but have lived in the area for a while. These might include a home safety checklist, info about Community Watch, etc. If you have any ideas for what we could include, or you'd be interested in helping me get this project going, please email me off-list! -- Rebecca Fernandez, Corporate Writer cell: 919.931.4957 rebeccagfernandez(a)gmail.com

15 years, 3 months

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