Longview Park Community Watch June 2012

longview-park-community-watch@eastraleigh.org

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12 discussions

by Ginger Deason

Hi neighbors, I was just looking at the extended forecast (I realize I'm probably the last person in Raleigh to do so) and it looks like we're going to have some unbearable weather for the next four or five days. Everyone, please be careful! - *Stay hydrated* - drink PLENTY of *WATER *daily. Even if you think you're not sweating, you probably are and dehydration is not fun (and it can be very dangerous). - *Stay out of the sun*. Become a shade seeker! - If you are able, please remember to *check on your sick and/or elderly neighbors*. I know that there are quite a few people with window units for A/C and sometimes in extreme heat those aren't enough. If you are able, maybe you could invite neighbors over to stay cool. I'll start the invitation - anyone is welcome to come hang out with us in the heat of the day! (We don't have many amenities, but we do have central air!) - Also remember to *keep pets cool* and if you have a birdbath, please try to keep water in it. Be cool, Ginger 2319 Stevens Rd. -- Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught, will we realize that we cannot eat money. ~ 19th century Cree saying Hasta que el último árbol sea cortado, hasta que el último río sea contaminado, hasta que el último pescado sea atrapado; solo entonces nos daremos cuenta que el dinero no se puede comer. ~ profecia Indios Cree

13 years, 5 months

LPCW Update

by Matt Leary

Hey neighbors, I have owed you all an update from our last meeting for a couple of weeks. I have been a little backlogged due to a hectic work schedule, but here's an update from our last meeting. We had a good turnout for the last meeting, close to 30. Thanks to everyone who could make it. The agenda is attached for your review. The theme of the meeting, volunteering. You too can help with the neighborhood watch! It's easy. We reviewed the city grant that the LPCW received. We have received funding for window decals and web hosting services. I am going to be meeting with Charlene at the City to get our decals ordered and the web hosting services purchased sometime next week. I'll keep you apprised of the progress. Sheri Cassidy gave us an update of the Adopt-a-stream program and the stream cleanup in April. The LPCW adopted a stream!! We adopted the strip along Locke. Be on the lookout for updates on future stream cleanup efforts. We also reviewed the announcements. Please see the attached agenda for those. I am also starting a simple little thing that I hope will catch on. It's called Be on the Lookout. The idea is simple, just let your neighbors something for which they should be on the lookout. Places where kids tend to play in the street. Places where dogs dart out into the street. Obstacles in the sidewalk. Other such stuff. I have to stress that anything that is of serious consequence should go through the police, but this is just something simple. For example, I have three "be on the lookouts" for you today. Be on the lookout for:- Kids playing near Locke and King Charles. - Kids playing near King Charles and Surry- Kids playing near the intersection of Culpepper and Milburnie When you're driving through these areas, be on the lookout so everyone stays safe. Simple, to the point. I had a note to report the contact number for reporting utility poles missing copper grounding wires - to report a utility pole where the copper grounding wire has been removed, call Progress Energy at 919.508.5400 and report a "damaged pole." We voted on a couple of items. 1. We voted to adopt the area maps as shown on the links below. 2. We voted to pursue a signage policy that includes static cling window decals and signs at the various entrances to the neighborhood. I will collect information about neighborhood entrance signs and report back to the neighbors. Lastly, we talked about having a summer social activity. We decided to have a cookout at the Culpepper Park. That's right, we're going to get together and have a good time at the Culpepper Park. I'm really looking forward to it. I don't think we decided on a name for the event, but I'm leaning towards The Culpepper Jam. Again the idea is simple (are you catching a theme with me), let's hang out and grill a few hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers and socialize as a neighborhood. The idea seemed to be popular at the meeting, so I'm hoping it will catch on now. Here's the skinny on it. The First Annual Culpepper JamJuly 14, 2012 at 4:00Culpepper Park I don't anticipate needing to block off the street or anything. I hope we'll have a good crew to help clean up afterwards, and I know we're all going to have a good time. This gathering is about us, the neighbors, not me, the community watch guy. Let's all get together and have a good time. What do you guys think? Feedback is encouraged :) We're going to circulate a list of stuff to bring (below). Reply to the group what you are going to bring so we can keep track. Feel free to make suggestions. Here is the list of items for the party as I see it so far. This is a totally open list. Please suggest what you like. All suggestions are welcome. - grill- charcoal and starter- fire eXtinguisher- cooler- ice- cups, plates, plasticware- trash cans, bags- cleanup crew- condiments: ketchup, mustard, relish, mayo, etc.- burger buns- hotdog buns- burgers- hotdogs- other grillables: poultry, veggie burgers, other- corn on the cob- sodas- chips- side items- desserts- bug spray, bug candles, etc.- music- someone to speak to the neighbors around the park to let the know about the gathering and to invite them Kind regards,Matt LearyChairperson, LPCW

13 years, 5 months

FW: [East-CAC] New Bern Ave. revitalization moves forward

by Matt Leary

> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:41:20 -0400 > From: emrys.treasure(a)gmail.com > To: east-cac(a)eastraleigh.org > Subject: [East-CAC] New Bern Ave. revitalization moves forward > > 6/13 New Bern Ave. revitalization moves forward > http://www.triangletribune.com/index.php?src=news&srctype=detail&category=N… > The Raleigh City Council earlier this year endorsed a study that > proposes to make improvements to a historic gateway into downtown > Raleigh. > _______________________________________________ > East-CAC mailing list > East-CAC(a)eastraleigh.org > http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/east-cac

13 years, 5 months

Re: [longview-park-community-watch] LPCW Update

by slcassidy＠earthlink.net

13 years, 5 months

Ditched lawnmower

by Matt Leary

Somebody ditched a busted lawnmower along the banks of the creek on Locke. Saw it this morning. It appears to be missing a wheel. I was going to grab it and hang onto it. There's a guy who collects scrap metal who might want it, unless anyone else wants it. Matt Leary Healthcare Delivery Manager Bottomline Technologies

13 years, 5 months

Smoke

by matt ramey

Is it smokey in the air everywhere in Raleigh today or just our area? Was there a fire last night?

13 years, 5 months

Re: [longview-park-community-watch] Smoke

by matt ramey

Sorry to bust your bubble....but that story is from 2008 haha

13 years, 5 months

fireworks

by Emily Orr

I just called 911 on some fireworks. Seem to be coming from 600? Block of North King Charles and/or the problem house on Milburnie (2300 block?) Been going on non-stop for the last 15 minutes or so. If you hear/see them, I urge you to call them in, as well. -- Dr. Emily. G. Orr Area Coordinator, North Carolina Governor's School www.ncgovschool.org

13 years, 5 months

Re: [longview-park-community-watch] Anyone seen a loose dog?

by matt ramey

Haha definitely not being cryptic. I don't see any way that poop could have gotten near my front door unless and owner literally walked their dog up to my house, which would be pretty damn rude. Just wondering if anyone had noticed a loose dog or stray in my area.

13 years, 6 months

Fwd: Stormwater Utility's Summer 2012 Volunteer Newsletter

by Matt Leary

Matt Leary Begin forwarded message: > From: Public Works - Stormwater Utility Division <PublicWorks(a)info.raleighnc.gov> > Date: June 6, 2012 3:47:40 PM EDT > To: mattleary(a)hotmail.com > Subject: Stormwater Utility's Summer 2012 Volunteer Newsletter > Reply-To: Public Works - Stormwater Utility Division <PublicWorks(a)info.raleighnc.gov> > > Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | > > > Urban Watersheds Newsletter > > Stormwater Utility Division | StormwaterUtilityHelpingU(a)raleighnc.gov | (919) 996-3940 > > Your Stormwater Fee Working For You! > The Stormwater Utility's Summer 2012 edition of Urban Watersheds - Volunteers in Action is now available! > > Please continue to visit the Raleigh website for updates on the Adopt-A-Stream, Storm Drain Marking, and Stream Monitoring volunteer programs. > > Thank you for all your efforts to help our local streams. For all our volunteers, please be safe and enjoy the outdoors this summer. > > > > City of Raleigh • Public Works Department • 222 W. Hargett Street • Raleigh, NC 27601 > > > This email was sent to mattleary(a)hotmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: City of Raleigh · 222 West Hargett St · Raleigh, NC 27601

13 years, 6 months

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