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Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-Update 6/4/10

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Items appearing in the HNA E-Update are deemed to be of general interest to neighbors but do not necessarily reflect the views of Halcyon Neighborhood Association (HNA), its Steering Committee, or the Editor. The EditorÕs introductory comments express her personal viewpoint.

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Contents

a. Halcyon Garden Potluck Party, This SUNDAY, June 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

b. Crime Watch Report: Burglary on Wheeler Street, Wednesday, June 2

c. Other Crime Watch Reports: Car Break-ins on Wheeler and Prince

d. Fresh Harvest of Honey from Halcyon Hives

e. Free CERT (emergency preparedness) Classes

 

EditorÕs Introductory Note:

 

I didnÕt expect to be putting out an E-News update so soon, but there are two important items to make sure neighbors are aware of in a timely fashion: First, the Halcyon community potluck is this Sunday (not Saturday), and since a typo on the flyer circulating could cause confusion, this will serve as a reminder of this fun event (see item a). Remember, socializing with your neighbors not only helps us get ready for a disaster, itÕs also good on the neighborhood-watch front! Second, within hours of sending out WednesdayÕs E-News, I heard of some other recent incidents of crimes in our neighborhood, including a serious burglary that took place that very afternoon (see items b and c). Since it appears that the upswing in crime we often see at this time of year is indeed taking place, itÕs important to let neighbors know now so you can take action both to protect yourselves and to watch out for those who live nearby. Please call the police at once if you notice anyone suspicious (using the emergency number for crimes in progress, and the nonemergency number for the rest).

 

Stay safe!

 

—Nancy Carleton, HNA Co-Chair and E-News Editor, halcyon92@gmail.com

 

 

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a. Halcyon Garden Potluck Party, This SUNDAY, June 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

 

Halcyon Garden Potluck Party

Sunday (NOT Saturday!), June 6, 5:30–7:30 p.m., 2329 Webster (near Whole Foods)

 

Come appreciate the spirit of our community, share neighborhood news and delicious food, and enjoy the company of your neighbors in John & MichelleÕs English Garden backyard.

 

Potluck suggestions: Appetizer: T–Z * Main Dish: A–H * Salad: I–N * Dessert: O–S

(If not obvious, kindly attach a label with ingredients for your dish to alert those with vegetarian and other diets. If so inspired, itÕs really helpful if you can also bring a beverage to share. Children welcome!)

 

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b. Crime Watch Report: Burglary on Wheeler Street, Wednesday, June 2

 

EditorÕs note: Some of you may have been wondering what was going on with all the police cars on Wheeler and Prince Streets on Wednesday afternoon, June 2. Unfortunately, our every own Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, Dawn Rubin, came home to a burglary in process. HereÕs her report, along with some good prevention tips:

 

Per various requests, here is some information.

 

Sorry to all whoÕve been victims of crime recently. I learned from our daytime beat cop, Officer Matthew Meredith, who responded to our home burglary [Wednesday, June 2] with other officers, that he took six (SIX!) reports for auto burglaries on Tuesday (from Monday night). My own car was burglarized a few weeks ago. There is a rash of crime in our area now – this happens every year when the weather gets nice again and the ÒratsÓ come out of hiding, but it seems to be worse this year. Note that it also happens again in the fall, when students return and are often easy victims. DonÕt leave ANYTHING that might be seen as valuable in your car (e.g. phone chargers, navigation electronics, headsets, change, backpacks, tools), and especially donÕt leave things visible, and USE an alarm if you have one.

 

HOME burglary info:

* In both our case and the next door neighborsÕ house a few weeks ago, a FRONT window was smashed and used for entry during the DAY in the early afternoon (2:15 p.m. in our case). A door was used for exit (they found the hidden key for our dead-bolted back door which would otherwise have prevented that easy exit; it appears they scoped out the exit as soon as they got here).

* Items stolen included electronics, cash, jewelry -- the thieves were organized in going through closets, dressers, drawers (night stand and kitchen) and other Òtypical hiding places.Ó

* The crimes were FAST -- probably less than ten minutes total.

* At our house we interrupted the crime in process and the police took the two bikes the burglars left (which were likely stolen nearby -- two nice black Marin mountain bikes -- contact familyrubin@comcast.net to find out how to reclaim them). IÕm happy to report that they did NOT get our computers (we did lose other things); weÕll be extra vigilant because criminals may go back to a ÒjobÓ not completed.

* We have no description of the thieves as they were not actually seen. We are hoping that our neighborsÕ 24-hour camera will have filmed them riding by on their bikes, but wonÕt know until the neighbors return from vacation.

* We have an alarm, but had not set it for the short time we were gone yesterday -- oops, please donÕt make the same mistake! Thieves often watch a neighborhood to see patterns of behavior and know when people leave. Call the non-emergency phone number (981-5900) to report ANY crime already done, or to report suspicious activity or presence. Trust your gut and call if you donÕt know that someone belongs in our area, or if they are sitting in their car outside watching.

* In case of crime in process, cell phones are automatically routed to the CHP; everyone should program the Berkeley emergency number into their cell phone (981-5911). I had done that, and the police arrived within a few short minutes of my call.

* NOTE: Many times police catch thieves down the road but have NO idea what belongs to whom in the stash houses. They suggest you write down serial numbers to all electronics and use an engraver to mark driverÕs license numbers on computers, bikes, and other items. Use passwords on phones where possible; Apple and some other manufacturers will confiscate items reported as stolen when the thieves take them in to get access to items blocked with passwords and will then contact the registered owner. Apple serial numbers are available in iTunes at Edit/Preferences/Devices/ hold cursor over item description.

 

As weÕve seen in the past, neighbors working together with police have a lot of power and influence -- together we can catch these guys, prevent other problems, and create our neighborhood the way we want it to be.

 

Thanks, everyone. Be well and safe!

Dawn Trygstad Rubin

 

[EditorÕs note: Mark your calendars now for Halcyon NeighborhoodÕs annual participation in the National Night Out Against Crime event on Tuesday, August 3, when weÕll hold a potluck followed by a night-time safety walk. Police and fire fighters will stop by during the course of the evening, making this a great event to bring kids to for a friendly introduction.]

 

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c. Other Crime Watch Reports: Car Break-ins on Wheeler and Prince

 

EditorÕs note: As stated in the regular edition of the E-News, car break-ins often come in waves. Please help us break this particular cycle by not leaving anything of value visible in your car!

 

A neighbor reports:

 

ÒMy car window was broken and a few dollars in change taken Monday night on Woolsey Street between Deakin and Wheeler.Ó

 

A Wheeler Street neighbor reports:

 

ÒMy brown Hawaiian style visor was stolen from my car a few weeks back. I donÕt care much about the $30 in change, but I would LOVE to recover the keys (to my office, my mom-s condo and my gas cap -- none identifiable as to what they open), a Magic Gardens Credit (also not identifiable), my visor clip with sunglasses, and the visor cover. All are probably in some local neighborÕs yard or garbage can.Ó

 

[EditorÕs note: Email halcyon92@gmail.com if youÕve found any of these items so they can be returned.]

 

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d. Fresh Harvest of Honey from Halcyon Hives

 

Prince Street neighbor Bruce Wicinas submitted the following announcement (accidentally omitted from the regular E-News):

 

Dear Neighbors interested in local raw honey,

 

We have a very limited supply of just-extracted honey. (The bees have been slackers this spring due to the weather.) Arrangements will be as before:

 

Pint: $7.00 (No half-pints available.)

$.50 credit for returned jars. (Several of you have credits.)

Limit: 3 pints per customer.

 

The ÒHoney StoreÓ is generally open daily, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., or all day Saturday and Sunday. We suggest you phone before coming because we arenÕt always here, may have run out, or to learn our address if you have not visited before. 848-1797.

 

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e. Free CERT (emergency preparedness) Classes

 

EditorÕs note: The following announcement was received just after the regular E-News went out. Since these classes fill up quickly, I wanted to get the news out as soon as possible. Taking one (or more) of these classes is a great way to help your family and our neighborhood get better prepared!

 

Hi CERT participants,

 

Hope all is well and that preparedness in your neighborhood and community organizations is continuing to move forward. 

 

Enrollment is open for our current schedule of CERT classes. See the webpage for instructions on how to enroll and please pass the schedule on to your neighbors who have not yet taken the classes.

 

http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=3920

 

Thank you,

Khin Chin, Associate Management Analyst, Berkeley Fire Department

Office of Emergency Services

 

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Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-News 6/2/10

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Items appearing in the HNA E-News are deemed to be of general interest to neighbors but do not necessarily reflect the views of Halcyon Neighborhood Association (HNA), its Steering Committee, or the Editor. The EditorÕs introductory comments express her personal viewpoint.

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Contents

1. Halcyon Garden Potluck Party, This SUNDAY, June 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

2. Neighborhood Disaster Prep Follow-up Meeting, Monday, June 28, 7-8:30 p.m.

3. Two Small Steps toward Greater Personal Disaster Preparedness

4. Crime Watch Update: Car Break-ins on Prince Street

5. Free Monthly Tai Chi Practice in the Park, Sunday, June 27, 11 a.m.

6. Berkeley World Music Festival, This Saturday, June 5, Noon to 9 p.m., on Telegraph Avenue

7. Buckle Up Enforcement Increasing: BPD Press Release

8. For Parents with Small Children: Link to Article on the Ten Biggest Choking Hazards

9. BORP Fitness Center Update: Satellite Classes Plus Facebook Page

10. 2000 Block of Prince Annual Block Party, Saturday, June 12, Noon to 5 p.m.

 

EditorÕs Introductory Note:

 

Many thanks to the thirty-nine neighbors who turned out for our Halcyon Neighborhood disaster preparedness drill on one of the most beautiful afternoons of the spring, when there were plenty of other temptations. Extra special thanks to HNAÕs Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Dawn Trygstad Rubin and members of HNAÕs Disaster Preparedness Committee for organizing a very successful drill. We plan to continue to improve our level of neighborhood disaster preparedness (see items 2 and 3), and hope everyone receiving this will help us keep moving step-by-step toward that goal! And remember that one of the important ingredients of the neighborhood aspect of disaster preparedness is getting to know your neighbors, including those who live a block or two away. A great opportunity for this will be SundayÕs community potluck (see item 1). We hope to see you there!

 

Happy voting next Tuesday, June 8 (if you havenÕt already mailed in your ballot)!

 

—Nancy Carleton, HNA Co-Chair and E-News Editor, halcyon92@gmail.com

 

 

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1. Halcyon Garden Potluck Party, This SUNDAY, June 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

 

Halcyon Garden Potluck Party

Sunday (NOT Saturday!), June 6, 5:30–7:30 p.m., 2329 Webster (near Whole Foods)

 

Come appreciate the spirit of our community, share neighborhood news and delicious food, and enjoy the company of your neighbors in John & MichelleÕs English Garden backyard.

 

Potluck suggestions: Appetizer: T–Z * Main Dish: A–H * Salad: I–N * Dessert: O–S

(If not obvious, kindly attach a label with ingredients for your dish to alert those with vegetarian and other diets. If so inspired, it's really helpful if you can also bring a beverage to share. Children welcome!)

 

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2. Neighborhood Disaster Prep Follow-up Meeting, Monday, June 28, 7-8:30 p.m.

 

Neighborhood Disaster Prep Follow-up Meeting

Monday, June 28, 7-8:30 p.m. on Wheeler Street

 

Thanks to everyone who attended the May 23rd disaster preparedness drill! Whether or not you were able to make it, you can help us take the next steps in increasing our level of neighborhood preparedness based on what we learned from the drill. Come to the next HNA Disaster Preparedness Committee meeting at HNA Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Dawn Trygstad RubinÕs house on Wheeler Street. YouÕll receive the exact address when you email familyrubin@comcast.net to rsvp. Another way to participate in ongoing neighborhood disaster preparedness efforts is to get on our disaster preparedness committee listserv: Email halcyon92@gmail.comto be included.

 

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3. Two Small Steps toward Greater Personal Disaster Preparedness

 

Members of the Disaster Preparedness Committee put together a handout for the disaster preparedness drill entitled Ò12 Easy Steps to Increase Your Disaster Preparedness.Ó A one-page version of this handout is included on the back of the HNA event flyer currently being distributed door to door. In order to keep reminding everyone of these steps, each HNA E-News will include a reminder of one or two of these simple steps. Here are two really easy ones to get your started! Everyone receiving this E-News could easily take these two steps TODAY!

 

* Shoes: Put shoes under/near your bed (do this one TODAY!)

* Register with the City: Register with the City of BerkeleyÕs Emergency Notification System. Easy to do online at http://www.alertregistration.com/berkeley/

 

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4. Crime Watch Update: Car Break-ins on Prince Street

 

A Prince Street neighbor submitted the following report:

 

ÒMy car, which was parked in front of my home [in the 2300 block of Prince], was broken into sometime between Sunday, May 31st, at 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, June 1st, at 10:00 a.m. ItÕs kind of embarrassing to admit that the thieves found nothing worth taking. Shows you how smart they are at selecting cars! It cost me $149 to repair the window. When I made a police report, I was told that four other cars had been broken into in this area during the same time period.Ó

 

EditorÕs note: If every car break-in in our neighborhood resulted in nothing of value to take, weÕd become less of a target. Unfortunately, too many of us do leave valuables in our cars, often in plain view. Car break-ins tend to come in waves, so a bit of extra vigilance could help break the current cycle: DonÕt leave valuables visible in your car, call the police nonemergency number if you notice anyone suspicious appearing to case cars or homes (see our new http://www.HalcyonNeighborhood.org website for the list of useful phone numbers), and please report all crimes, large or small, to both the police and to the E-News (at halcyon92@gmail.com). Over the years, weÕve noticed an upswing in crime in the early summer, so letÕs do our best to curtail it!

 

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5. Free Monthly Tai Chi Practice in the Park, Sunday, June 27, 11 a.m.

 

Free monthly Tai Chi Chih Practice

Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)

Facilitated by Prince Street neighbor Judith Schwartz, 510-843-2062;

http://www.judithschwartz.com/

 

[EditorÕs Note: Judith also offers ongoing classes to teach the Tai Chi forms in her peaceful Prince Street gardens; you can contact her for more information.]

 

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6. Berkeley World Music Festival, This Saturday, June 5, Noon to 9 p.m., on Telegraph Avenue

 

The following announcement was on the Le Conte Neighborhood AssociationÕs listserv:

 

ÒLe Conte Neighborhood Association has decided to help support this major local music festival. Please plan to stroll on Telegraph between noon and 9 p.m. THIS Saturday. For information on specific performers, you can go to http://www.berkeleyworldmusic.org, or call 510-684-8910. There are also links to previous performances in order for you to get a taste of what's available.Ó

 

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7. Buckle Up Enforcement Increasing: BPD Press Release

 

Buckle Up Day or Night: California Seat Belt Ticket increases to $142

 

Berkeley Police Department (BPD) officers will be looking for unbelted drivers and passengers as part of the statewide 2010 Click It or Ticket mobilization through June 6. This year, fines and fees across California have increased from $132 to $142 for first-time adult seat belt violations. For children under 16, the fine is now $445 for a first-time offense. ÒKeeping buckled up at all times is the simplest and most effective way to protect you and your family when youÕre on the road.Ó said Chief Michael K. Meehan, ÒOur officers will be looking out for motorists who are not buckling up, and taking enforcement action.Ó

 

ÒUltimately, this is about educating the public and keeping our communityÕs drivers and passengers safe,Ó he said, ÒTraffic safety is a priority with the Berkeley Police Department, and we hope that the awareness caused by Click it or Ticket will help save lives and reduce injuries in Berkeley.Ó

 

The Click It or Ticket campaign relies on heavy enforcement and public education as a means to save lives and reduce injuries on CaliforniaÕs roadways. In spite of a seat belt usage rate of over 95% statewide, there are still hundreds of thousands of motorists who fail to use their seatbelt, or insure their passengers are using their seat belts. Motorists ejected from vehicles in crashes or roll-overs are up to 35 times more likely to die than restrained occupants. More than 150 local law enforcement agencies statewide and the California Highway Patrol are participating in this yearÕs Click It or Ticket Mobilization.

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8. For Parents with Small Children: Link to Article on the Ten Biggest Choking Hazards

 

EditorÕs note: While the study cited in this New York Times article is from 2008, the information is still potentially life-saving:

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/health/25bchoke.html?emc=eta1

 

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9. BORP Fitness Center Update: Satellite Classes Plus Facebook Page

 

EditorÕs note: The following announcement was received from BORPÕs Fitness Director (BORP will be opening soon in the new Ed Roberts Campus):

 

BORP Fitness Center update: We are now offering satellite classes locally while waiting for construction to be done. Here's a link to the fitness center info on our satellite classes. Scroll down this page a bit and look for ÒSatellite ClassesÓ in red. http://www.borp.org/programs/Fitness_Program.php

 

We now have a BORP Fitness Center Facebook page! If you are a FB user please visit, leave a post, say hello, and click on the thumbs up ÒlikeÓ button. I am posting weekly fitness tips, info on instructors, and various fitness tidbits. http://www.facebook.com/pages/BORP-Fitness-Center/344041898100?v=wall

 

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10. 2000 Block of Prince Annual Block Party, Saturday, June 12, Noon to 5 p.m.

 

A Block Party is being organized by the 2000 Block of Prince Street neighbors (and our newest HNA Steering Committee member Tony Hill), Saturday, June 12, noon to 5 p.m., featuring BBQ, an art show, ice cream, snow cones, salsa lessons, music, a treasure hunt, and more. Contact Tony Hill for information, 548-2306 or thill94703@gmail.com.

 

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* For Your Calendar: HNA Dates Scheduled for 2010

Dates set as of March 2010 (verify a couple weeks before event by checking HNA E-News):

* Ongoing, fourth Sundays (except April) 11 a.m. - noon Free Tai Chi Chih practice in Halcyon Commons Park, facilitated by neighbor Judith Schwartz (rain cancels)
* Saturday in March 13, 2010 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Work Party in Halcyon Commons & Surrounding Neighborhood with Cal students from Berkeley Project, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon Court at Prince Street)
* Saturday, April 24, 2010 10-11 a.m. Tai Chi Chih Practice in the Park with Judith Schwartz on World Tai Chi and QiGong Day, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)
* Saturday, May 8, 2010 9:30-12:30 Work Party in Halcyon Commons & surrounding neighborhood, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)
* Sunday, May 23, 2010 3-5 p.m. Disaster Prep Drill, Halcyon Commons park across from disaster prep cache
* Sunday, June 6, 2010 5:30-7:30 p.m. Summer Community Potluck, location TBD
* Saturday, July 10, 2010 9:30-12:30 a.m. Work Party in Halcyon Commons & surrounding neighborhood, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)
* Tuesday, August 3, 2010 6:00 -8:30pm see detail
National Night Out Against Crime (potluck 6-7:30; safety walk, 7:30-8:30), Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)
* Weekday afternoon in late August (date TBD) 1:30-4:30 p.m. Weeding in Halcyon Commons & Graffiti Removal in Surrounding Neighborhood with student volunteers from UC School of Public Health, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)
* Sunday, October 3, 2010 4:30-6:30 p.m. Big Celebration & Potluck in park with live music, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)
* Weekday night in October (date/time TBD) SNCPC Annual Meeting , Oakland Senior Center
* Sunday, October 31, 2010 time TBD Costume parade around park for kids, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)
* Saturday, Nov 6, 2010 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Big Mulching Work Party & Graffiti Removal in surrounding neighborhood with Cal students from Berkeley Project, Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)
* Sunday, December 5, 2010 4-5:30 p.m. HNA Steering Committee meeting to set dates for 2011, 2329 Webster
* Sunday, January 23, 2011 5:30-8:45 p.m. Post-Holiday Progressive Potluck, four locations TBD

*HNA’s Disaster Prep Supply Cache Wish List

HNA’s Halcyon Commons Disaster Prep Supply Cache contains items intended to benefit the entire neighborhood in the event of disaster (primarily first aid, search & rescue, and communications supplies plus items for command center setup in Halcyon Commons). You can help us have what we need on hand in two ways: (1) Make a financial contribution for purchasing additional supplies to HNA (not tax deductible) or to Berkeley Partners for Parks, earmarked Halcyon (BPFP
is our nonprofit fiscal sponsor, so a check through them is tax deductible); mail or drop off your check to HNA Treasurer Susan Hunter, 3044 Halcyon Court, Berkeley, CA 94705. (2) Contribute any of the following items in-kind (supplies MUST be new or in EXCELLENT condition):

  • Duct Tape (this is a versatile supply that allows us to improvise with common household items in the event of a disaster: lots needed!);
  • Batteries (AA, C, D), regular & rechargeable; Battery Recharger for AA, C, D;
  • Quality Walkie-Talkies with 8-mile range, 22 channels (i.e., Motorola Talkabout T5500 two-way radios);
  • Axes; Crow Bars, Hard Hats;
  • Other Tools for Search & Rescue;
  • Head Lamps; Heavy-duty Flashlights;
  • Bullhorn;
  • Flashcard (for storing neighborhood database to transfer to laptop);
  • First Aid Supplies;
  • Gas Siphon (for extracting gas from cars to run generator);
  • Work Gloves;
  • Large Camping Tents (with ALL parts!);
  • Coleman or similar Gas or Propane Stove;
  • Two-Foot Lengths of 2x4s and 4x4s (good for cribbing and creating fulcrums for removing heavy objects during search & rescue operations).


  • Contact HNA Co-Chair and Cache Coordinator Nancy Carleton at
    halcyon92@gmail.com to contribute supplies.

    Berkeley Police:

    Police Emergency Number:
    911 (from landline);
    981-5911(from cell; preprogram with this number to reach Berkeley emergency from a cell)
    Police Nonemergency Number: 981-5900

    Link to beat maps and a list of beat officers:
    http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/0b15b20282

    In the Halcyon neighborhood: west of Fulton is Beat 10; east of Fulton is Beat 9.

    Link to crime stats, Berkeley:
    http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/42f61d76dd

    Link to police bulletins:
    http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/d1559b4b0f

    Other City of Berkeley Departments:

    City Manager’s Office: Jim Hynes jhynes@ci.berkeley.ca.us 981-2493

    Nonemergency Call Center for Public Services: Dial 311 (you will be
    directed to the appropriate department) to report problems with street
    lights (get the tag number off the pole), blocked storm drains, tree
    branches down, etc.

    Public Works Customer Service: 981-6620 (streets, sidewalks, graffiti,
    sewers, litter, storm drains, street lights)

    Tree Trimming/Planting (Forestry)/Parks: 981-6660

    Written Communication with City Council

    To comment to the City Council, use following email addresses:
    “City Clerk” clerk@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Mayor Tom Bates” Mayor@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Linda Maio” LMaio@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Darryl Moore” DMoore@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Max Anderson” MAnderson@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Jesse Arreguin” JArreguin@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Laurie Capitelli” LCapitelli@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Susan Wengraf” SWengraf@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Kriss Worthington” KWorthington@ci.berkeley.ca.us,
    “Councilmember Gordon Wozniak” GWozniak@ci.berkeley.ca.us

    Representatives for Our Neighborhood

    Councilmember Max Anderson (District 3) 981-7130
    MAnderson@ci.berkeley.ca.us
    West side of Wheeler Street to the west (except for Woolsey between
    Wheeler and Shattuck)

    Councilmember Kriss Worthington (District 7) 981-7170
    KWorthington@ci.berkeley.ca.us
    East side of Wheeler to the east (includes block of Woolsey from
    Wheeler to Shattuck)

    Mayor Tom Bates 981-7100 Mayor@ci.berkeley.ca.us

    Zoning Adjustments Board

    To comment to the Zoning Adjustments Board regarding projects on their calendar, email:
    Zoning Adjustments Board zab@ci.berkeley.ca.us
    (It’s best if at all possible to submit your comments 10 days prior to meeting for inclusion in the advance packet to board members, but late submissions will be distributed the evening of the meeting.)


    * Halcyon Neighborhood Association’s Guiding Principles

    HNA is a community group dedicated to stewardship of the Halcyon Neighborhood in South Berkeley (bounded by Telegraph, Ashby, Adeline, and Woolsey). We encourage positive, proactive, partnership-oriented approaches to improving the well-being of our neighborhood, with an emphasis on the following goals:
    * Community building (such as regular potlucks, special events in the park, mutual support among neighbors, and multiblock yard sales);
    * Ongoing care of Halcyon Commons (a park conceived of and created by the neighbors who founded HNA) under the nonprofit umbrella provided by Berkeley Partners for Parks and in partnership with the City of Berkeley;
    * Continued greening and care of the neighborhood (planting trees, cleaning litter off streets, graffiti removal, and helping maintain public landscaped features);
    * Strengthening neighborhood watch (crime watch, community safety walks, emergency preparedness, and disaster supply cache);
    * Networking with the larger Berkeley community (nearby neighborhood groups, neighborhood businesses, City staff, and elected officials);
    * Sharing information and empowering residents to become proactive in addressing neighborhood needs and in expressing individual viewpoints regarding civic affairs (spreading news through meetings, flyers, and the HNA E-News, and providing contact information).
    To fulfill these goals, HNA provides a sanctuary from partisan politics so that neighbors with diverse viewpoints feel welcome to participate. Thus, HNA only takes stands on larger issues when there is near-unanimity among neighbors. By focusing on immediate local concerns, we find we can have a greater impact and get better results from the time we invest. Guided by these principles, HNA invites neighbors who are willing to work together in a spirit of partnership to participate at whatever level makes sense for them. Opportunities for serving on our volunteer Steering Committee and project-oriented committees are available to neighbors who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work together in a nonpartisan spirit. Neighbors are invited to step forward into leadership positions defined by the work they do in accordance with HNA’s primary goals and guiding principles.


    The Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-News: The HNA E-News forwards items of general interest to neighbors in the Ashby/Telegraph/Woolsey/Adeline area of south Berkeley (HNA’s borders), including announcements about community-building potlucks, greening projects, crime watch, disaster preparedness, and work parties in Halcyon Commons park. If you’re receiving this email, you probably either signed up at a neighborhood event or a neighbor forwarded it to you. Please note that to prevent spam, HNA does not share your email address with third parties. If you wish to be removed from this list, please contact HNA Co-Chair Nancy Carleton/Halcyon Neighborhood Association at halcyon92@gmail.com. Feel free to pass the HNA E-News on to other neighbors you think might be interested.

    To submit items for the newsletter: Email brief, unformatted content or links (no graphics or attachments please!) to HNA E-News Editor Nancy Carleton at halcyon92@gmail.com. Crime-watch reports and news about neighbors (births, new jobs, announcements about home businesses or creative projects) are especially welcome. Please note that due to the volunteer nature of the endeavor, the E-News does not include “letters to the editor” or “commentary,” but will gladly include links to such items written by neighbors in the Ashby/Telegraph/Woolsey/Adeline area and published elsewhere (the
    Berkeley Daily Planet has a large section devoted to opinion). Also, please note that the E-News is typically published the second week of each month; submit your item early if it relates to a future event, and there’s a greater chance it will be included.

    HNA Halcyon Safety Walk & Neighborhood Watch Listserv: For those interested in getting breaking crime-watch news, discussing ways to make our neighborhood safer, and perhaps participating in night-time and daytime safety “dog” walks (dogs not required!) to build community and serve as eyes on the street, please contact halcyon92@gmail.com indicating your interest in this listserv, and you’ll receive an invitation to join. For everyone’s safety, be sure to include your full name, address, email, and phone.

    HNA Disaster Preparedness Listserv: If you’re interested in helping out with neighborhood disaster preparedness, please contact halcyon92@gmail.com indicating your interest, and you’ll receive an invitation to join. For everyone’s safety, be sure to include your full name, address, email, and phone.

    HNA Steering Committee Listserv: If you’re interested in serving on HNA’s Steering Committee in alignment with HNA’s Guiding Principles, email halcyon92@gmail.com to indicate your interest. The Steering Committee conducts most of its business via listserv (with one or two in-person meetings annually); members agree to assist with at least one or two HNA events during the course of the year and to answer Yahoo group polls to aid in planning.

    Halcyon Neighborhood Association Facebook Group: Our HNA Facebook group (http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/36acb93edf/gid=292160762499) gives neighbors fresh opportunities to network, build community, and share ideas about issues of mutual concern. Open to immediate neighbors, friends from nearby neighborhoods, and former neighbors who want to stay in touch.

    HNA Blog: If you would like to view previous newsletters online (and comment via a blog format, though this is a low activity blog), please visit http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BerkeleyPartnersforP/602147a249/9a00c7ec5d/8af94d44a8.

    HNA is an adopt-a-park affiliate with the nonprofit Berkeley Partners for Parks (BPFP). Thanks to VerticalResponse for the donation of email services for sending the HNA E-News!

    Updated 2010.6.4 16:16:38 • by the b. wicinas "robot" bwicinas@pacbell.net