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Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-Update 10/29/10

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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 EditorŐs introductory comments express her personal viewpoint.

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Contents

a. Halloween at Halcyon Commons: Informal Potluck at 5:15 p.m. and Parade at 5:45 p.m., Sun. Oct. 31

b. Halloween Puzzle Hunt for Adults, Sun. Oct. 31, 5-9 p.m.

c. Old-Fashioned Halloween Party At Russell & Deakin, Sun. Oct. 31, 12–1:30 or 2–3:30 p.m.

d. GhoulŐs Walk, Sunday, Oct. 31, at Whole Foods (Treats All Day)

e. HNAŐs Big Berkeley Project Work Party in the Park, Saturday, November 6, 9 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

f. Disaster Prep: Get Your Fire Extinguisher Checked or Recharged, Saturday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m., Halcyon Commons

 

EditorŐs Introductory Note:

 

There are several Halloween events connected with our Halcyon neighbors happening this weekend (see items a–d). They all look like fun! HNA is encouraging neighbors to create a Halloween-friendly environment; please put out pumpkins and lights of some sort if youŐre open to trick-or-treaters (or — on this one night of the year — leave your lights off for the early evening hours if you donŐt want to answer the door).

 

Also take note of two important neighborhood events on Saturday, November 6 (see items e & f). The next regular E-News will be coming out Thursday or Friday of next week to remind you of SaturdayŐs events, and if you have any other news to share, please submit it to me by next Wednesday.

 

In the meantime, be sure to vote by Tuesday — hereŐs hoping the election results arenŐt too scary on national, state, or local levels!

 

Happy Halloween (and Happy Voting) to all!

 

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

 

 

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a. Halloween at Halcyon Commons: Informal Potluck at 5:15 p.m. and Parade at 5:45 p.m., Sun. Oct. 31

 

EditorŐs note: Neighbor Susan Snyder submitted the following announcement. We really enjoyed watching the parade last year from SusanŐs front porch (3044 Halcyon). Feel free to come by around 5:40 if youŐd like to watch the kids on parade!

 

Halloween at Halcyon Common

Kids (of all ages) and their families are invited to join the fun for our 2nd annual Halloween Celebration!

 

5:15 Easy Green Halloween Potluck (weather permitting)

Bring an easy-to-eat (i.e., fingerfood) and non-sweet food to share AND bring what your family needs (napkin/plate/drink) to enjoy a low-key pre-parade/trick-or-treating potluck in the park. 

 

5:45 Halloween Parade

Gather together our ghosts and goblins, dinosaurs, witches, and bears (etc.) for a parade around the park.  Then on to trick-or-treating around the neighborhood!

 

Questions: halcyonplaydate@gmail.com.

 

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b. Halloween Puzzle Hunt for Adults, Sun. Oct. 31, 5-9 p.m.

 

EditorŐs note: Neighbor David Mendenhall submitted the following reminder and update.

 

Halloween Puzzle Hunt, Sunday Oct. 31st, 5-9 p.m.

ThereŐs something strange in your neighborhood . . .

 

We will be running a Bay Area Night Game (see http://www.bayareanightgame.com/index.php?title=BANG:About for general info) in the Halcyon neighborhood this Halloween. This a puzzle hunt where teams of 4 walk from place to place picking up ŇcluesÓ — puzzles that need to be solved to find a hidden message. The theme of this hunt is that a ghost is roaming our neighborhood, and some houses are handing out haunted treats. Our teams of paranormal investigators will go undercover as trick-or-treaters to collect these clues and bust the ghost. In plain language, a bunch of nerdy grown-ups are going to be walking around our neighborhood from 5 to 9 p.m., probably in costumes. [EditorŐs note: Organizer David Mendenhall has indicated that the puzzles are designed to be somewhat challenging for adults, though older teenagers may also enjoy them, and parents are welcome to participate while bringing along their trick-or-treater kids to collect ordinary treats.]

 

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c. Old-Fashioned Halloween Party At Russell & Deakin, Sun. Oct. 31, 12–1:30 or 2–3:30 p.m.

 

EditorŐs note: This item was submitted by longtime Halcyon neighbor Laura West (who has moved just over the Ashby border into Le Conte neighborhood). The event is a benefit for Maine Coon Adoptions, a kitty rescue group.

 

Parents:

 

Bring your child to a safe, fun old-fashioned Halloween party on Sunday, October 31st, in the afternoon at my house on the corner of Russell St. and Deakin (across from LeConte School).

 

Have you realized that Halloween is on a Sunday? Waiting around all day for trick-or-treating can get stressful for young children. Our Family Halloween party takes place in the early afternoon and is a positive way to channel that pent-up energy.

 

So join other families in making old time goodies such as caramel apples, popcorn balls, and Halloween cookies that you can decorate yourselves. Play games, do crafts. and enjoy a light lunch. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory.

 

We'll do the planning and cleaning up. You get to come and enjoy a great Halloween event with your child.

There are two group sessions:

1st Session: 12:00–1:30 p.m.

2nd Session: 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Cost is $25 for each parent/child combination, $10 for each additional child.

(Party activities are geared toward adults with children ages 4–8, but exceptions may be doable; check with me!)

 

This is a benefit for the kitty rescue group from whom I adopted my adorable new kitty this summer. All monies go directly to save homeless kitties! We hope to even have one or two kitties present for you and your child to meet.

 

Laura West

510-845-4754

lauragortonwest@yahoo.com

 

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d. GhoulŐs Walk, Sunday, Oct. 31, at Whole Foods (Party, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Treats All Day)

 

EditorŐs note: The following item was submitted by Jim Hallock of Whole Foods Market.

 

GhoulŐs Walk

Sunday, October 31

Party 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; treats all day

 

All goblins and ghouls, stop by any time for Halloween treats. Kids in costume can take the ŇGhoulŐs WalkÓ and go trick-or-treating, and each department of the store will have a treat for you. Join us between noon and 4 p.m. for live music by Asheba, face painting, a costume contest, and lots of goodies. ItŐs going to be so fun itŐs scary!

 

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e. HNAŐs Big Berkeley Project Work Party in the Park, Saturday, November 6, 9 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

 

BIG Work Party in Halcyon Commons & Surrounds

Saturday, November 6, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (rain or shine!)

Meet at Halcyon Commons (Halcyon Court at Prince Street)

Delicious refreshments (& water) courtesy of Whole Foods Market

Fresh coffee courtesy of Mokka Cafe (Telegraph at Dowling)

 

Chat with neighbors & UC student volunteers from CalŐs Berkeley Project while we weed, mulch, pick up trash, and remove graffiti in the park and surrounding neighborhood. Please bring weeding and trimming tools (with labels) if you have them (extra tools will be available if you donŐt). LetŐs get our precious common space ready for the winter months!

 

Note: If thereŐs a public area in the larger neighborhood where youŐd especially like to see trash picked up or graffiti removed, please consider volunteering for an hour to lead a student crew out to clean it up!

 

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f. Disaster Prep: Get Your Fire Extinguisher Checked or Recharged, Saturday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m., Halcyon Commons

 

EditorŐs note: Neighbor Kay Trimberger with the Halcyon Disaster Preparedness List has kindly arranged for a company to come to Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince) on Saturday, Nov. 6th to service your fire extinguishers. This is a great opportunity to take care of a chore many of us put off too long! (Stay after and pull a few weeds at our work party; see item e!)

 

The Best Fire Equipment Company will send a truck to Halcyon Court about 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 6th to check, recharge, or replace your fire extinguishers. Another Berkeley neighborhood had a good experience with Best. About half of the 50 fire extinguishers that neighbors brought were found to be in good condition, and the others were serviced or replaced at discount prices. Charges are as follows:

 

Each fire extinguisher recharge @ $12.95

A new 2-1/2# Amerex fire extinguisher @ $32.00 each (including sales tax)

A new 5# Amerex fire extinguisher @ $43.00 each (including sales tax)

Best accepts checks, Visa & MasterCard.

 

The industry recommendation is that home extinguishers be checked once per year by a professional. Typical ABC dry powder extinguishers are guaranteed for 6 years, but BEST will look for broken seals, low pressure, or other damage. ThereŐs no charge for this service, only for replacement or recharging.

 

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Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-News 10/1/10

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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 EditorŐs introductory comments and notes express her personal viewpoint.

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Contents

1. Celebration with Live Music & Potluck, Sun. 10/3, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

2. Update on Halloween Puzzle Hunt for Adults, Sun. Oct. 31, 5-9 p.m.

3. Halloween Parade Around the Park for Kids, Sun. Oct. 31, 5:45 p.m.

4. Election 2010: Willard Neighborhood Assoc. CandidatesŐ Forum, Thursday, Oct. 14, Plus Link to Article on Le Conte Forum

5. Election 2010: First Time for Ranked Choice Voting in Berkeley

6. Crime Watch Update: Murder on Adeline at Emerson; Burglary on Deakin; Attempted Burglary on Woolsey; Warning re ŇIce Cream TruckÓ

7. Crime Watch News: Report from Area 3 Coordinator and Link to Article

8. Join the Halcyon Safety Walk/Neighborhood Watch Listserv!

9. Free e-Waste Recycling Thursday 10/14 plus Halloween Festivities 10/31 at Whole Foods Market

10. Lend a Hand on 10/10/10: Native Plant Garden at Alcatraz & Adeline

11. Disaster Prep: Where Are BerkeleyŐs Gas Lines? (Links)

12. Disaster Prep: Pet Emergency Preparedness (Link)

13. Update from Our New Neighbor: BORP

14. Free Monthly Tai Chi Practice in the Park, Sunday, October 24, 11 a.m.

 

 

EditorŐs Introductory Note:

 

Does it matter whether you come to SundayŐs potluck and celebration with live music from Evelie Posch on Sunday? (See item 1.) The short answer is: Yes! In addition to the chance to hear a very talented performer and enjoy some great food, HNAŐs community-building and fun events — of which Sunday is one example — also help strengthen our disaster preparedness and crime-watch efforts, because neighbors who know one another can look out for one another — and plan together — more effectively. So come out on Sunday and enjoy your neighbors and the music and food while also knowing youŐre helping to fight crime and get ready for the Big One!

 

The next regular E-News will be coming out November 4 (and there will be an E-Update October 28 about the Halloween events). If you have news to share, email it to me by November 3. In the meantime, hope to see you at SundayŐs celebration!

 

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

 

 

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1. Celebration with Live Music & Potluck, Sun. 10/3, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

 

Fall Celebration & Potluck in the Park!

featuring lively acoustic music from Singer/Songwriter Evelie Posch & Friends
Sunday, October 3, 4:30–6:30 p.m. (live music from 5 to 5:45 p.m.)

Halcyon Commons (Halcyon Court at Prince Street)

[in case of rain, weŐll relocate to 2329 Webster (just east of Halcyon)]

 

Come one and all to the annual Halcyon Neighborhood Association Fall celebration and potluck in Halcyon Commons. Enjoy a performance by uplifting and talented singer/songwriter Evelie Posch accompanied by some of her musician friends! WeŐre delighted Evelie is once again lending her strong and beautiful voice to this yearŐs celebration in the park!

 

Potluck suggestions: Appetizer: I-L * Main Dish: A-H * Salad: M-T * Dessert: U-Z

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! No charge to attend, but donations for the musicians will be gratefully accepted. Many thanks to Whole Foods Market for the donation of plates/napkins/cups and for the delicious Middle Eastern appetizer platter and sheet cake!

 

Event organizer HNA Co-Chair John Steere would greatly appreciate two to three volunteers to help with setting up and/or taking down for fifteen minutes before (and fifteen minutes after) the event. Call 849-1969 if you can help out in this simple way!

 

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2. Update on Halloween Puzzle Hunt for Adults, Sun. Oct. 31, 5-9 p.m.

 

EditorŐs note: Neighbor David Mendenhall submitted the following reminder and update.

 

Halloween Puzzle Hunt, Sunday Oct. 31st, 5-9 p.m.

ThereŐs something strange in your neighborhood . . .

 

We will be running a Bay Area Night Game (see http://www.bayareanightgame.com/index.php?title=BANG:About for general info) in the Halcyon neighborhood this Halloween. This a puzzle hunt where teams of 4 walk from place to place picking up ŇcluesÓ — puzzles that need to be solved to find a hidden message. The theme of this hunt is that a ghost is roaming our neighborhood, and some houses are handing out haunted treats. Our teams of paranormal investigators will go undercover as trick-or-treaters to collect these clues and bust the ghost. In plain language, a bunch of nerdy grown-ups are going to be walking around our neighborhood from 5 to 9 p.m., probably in costumes. [EditorŐs note: Organizer David Mendenhall has indicated that the puzzles are designed to be somewhat challenging for adults, though older teenagers may also enjoy them, and parents are welcome to participate while bringing along their trick-or-treater kids to collect ordinary treats.]

 

UPDATE: Thanks to those neighbors who have volunteered to help! We are still looking for one more house to hand out puzzles, especially on Fulton, Deakin, or Halcyon Court. All this would mean for you is that when a group of grown-ups comes to your house, you give them a puzzle instead of candy. If you can help us out, email inspector@ghost-patrol.com. Thanks!

 

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3. Halloween Parade Around the Park for Kids, Sun. Oct. 31, 5:45 p.m.

 

Halloween at Halcyon Commons, 5:45 p.m.

Halcyon at Prince Street

 

Join the fun for our 2nd annual Halloween Parade! Kids and their families are invited to gather at Halcyon Common at 5:45 p.m. for a parade around the park followed by neighborhood trick-or-treating. WeŐre considering organizing a pre-parade potluck if there is interest. Let Susan know if you are interested at halcyonplaydate@gmail.com.

 

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4. Election 2010: Willard Neighborhood Assoc. CandidatesŐ Forum, Thursday, Oct. 14, Plus Link to Article on Le Conte Forum

 

EditorŐs note: By now most of you know that in accordance with our Guiding Principles, HNA doesnŐt take position on elections, candidates, and measures, or other issues of potential disagreement — or likely wide range of viewpoints — among neighbors (except in rare cases of near unanimity), although as individuals many of us have strong feelings and clear positions. This fall, in addition to important races at the State level, there are a range of local offices up for election, including School Board, Rent Board, and, in our neighborhood, the District 7 City Council seat currently held by Kriss Worthington (note that Max Anderson, the other councilmember who represents our neighborhood, isnŐt up for reelection until 2012), along with a number of local measures on schools, downtown planning, and medical cannabis. While HNA wonŐt be making endorsements in any of these races, we encourage neighbors to become informed, vote, and make your voices heard! For those of you unclear on boundaries in our neighborhood, District 7 includes the east side of Wheeler (but not the west side) all of Woolsey, both north and south, from Telegraph to Shattuck, and the remaining blocks of Prince, Fulton, Deakin, Webster, Halcyon, Ashby, and Telegraph east of Wheeler (outside our neighborhood, District 7 also includes much of Le Conte, Bateman, and Willard neighborhoods, along with Southside dorms and residences, and a sliver of Northside).

 

Le Conte Neighborhood Association CandidatesŐ Night (Link to Article)

EditorŐs note: The Le Conte Neighborhood Association CandidatesŐ Night, attended by all three candidates for the District 7 Council race, was held on September 16. For those of you who missed it, Le Conte neighbor Steve Finacom has written a detailed account available at http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2010-09-28/article/36343?headline=Le-Conte-Neighborhood-Views-District-7-Berkeley-Council-Candidates

 

Willard Neighborhood Association CandidatesŐ Forum

Thursday, October 14, 6:30–9:00 p.m.

Willard Middle School Cafetorium

From the WNA announcement: We have confirmations from the three candidates for Council from District 7, Kriss Worthington, Ces Rosales, and George Beier, and the three candidates for Council from District 8,  Gordon Wozniak, Stewart Jones, and Jacquelyn McCormick. We have Mayor Tom Bates and Jesse Arreguin speaking on opposite sides of what we believe will be the ballot measure of most interest to our neighborhoods — the Downtown Area Plan [Measure R]. Karen Hemphill will present the case for BUSDŐs two Schools Bond measures.

 

Format

Each Candidate/Presenter gets to make and opening statement and gets to ask one written question to each of the opposing candidates. The opening statements & questions will be followed by Q&A with the audience.

 

Agenda:

6:30 to 7:00  Gather in cafetorium

7:00 to 7:05  Welcome and discuss evening's ground rules

7:05 to 7:40  District 7 candidates (all three candidates)

7:40 to 8:15  District 8 candidates (all three candidates)

8:15 to 8:35  Downtown Area Plan (pro & con)

8:35 to 8:55  School Bonds (pro / no formal opposition)

9:00  Clean up and leave (out by 9:15)

For more information, contact Vincent Casalaina at ProBerk@aol.com.

 

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5. Election 2010: First Time for Ranked Choice Voting in Berkeley

 

EditorŐs note: Mark Numainville, Deputy City Clerk, asked me to run this item in the September and October E-Newsletters to help spread the word about the new way weŐll be voting in City Council races this November (it doesnŐt apply to races where more than one seat is up, such as the School Board and Rent Board races).

 

Berkeley voters will use Ranked Choice Voting for the first time this November. This method allows the voter to rank candidates in order of preference, and eliminates the need for run-off elections.

 

In 2010, RCV will only be used in races City Council and Auditor. In these races, voters can (but aren't required to) indicate their first, second, and third choice for an office. The use of Ranked Choice Voting will not change any other part of your voting experience. You may continue to vote-by-mail or at the polls just as you have done in the past.

 

RCV is as easy as ranking your top three choices — 1, 2, 3.  For more information on how Ranked-Choice Voting works, please visit http://www.acgov.org/rov/rcv. For any questions, please contact the City Clerk Department at 981-6900 or elections@cityofberkeley.info.

 

If you are a member of officer in a community organization, and you would like to participate in the Voter Education Campaign for RCV, call 981-6900 or e-mail elections@cityofberkeley.info. We can do a presentation to your group or provide you with printed materials to distribute to your members. We can all help get the word out about RCV!

 

Mark Numainville, CMC

Deputy City Clerk, City of Berkeley

510-981-6909

 

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6. Crime Watch Update: Murder on Adeline at Emerson; Burglary on Deakin; Attempted Burglary on Woolsey; Warning re ŇIce Cream TruckÓ

 

EditorŐs note: By now most neighbors have heard of the murder of Adolfo Ignacio Celedon on the corner of Emerson and Adeline on September 12. This article from the SF Chronicle provides some details as well as giving a sense of the tragic loss of a beautiful human being: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2010%2F09%2F18%2FBAAG1FFUBV.DTL

 

A Deakin Street neighbor submitted the following report:

 

ŇI wanted to let people know that our house was broken into this morning [September 20]. No one was home, the last person having left at around 10:00 a.m. At about 10:15 a.m. one or two people broke the top half of the front window (which was not wired to the burglar alarm) closest to the front door and climbed through, taking a laptop, a bowl of change, and dumping out a drawer of socks before taking off when the upstairs motion-sensor burglar alarm went off. They also turned on the garden hose and let it run inside; according to the police this was either to scare the dog or to wash off blood evidence (the police were able to find a small sample of blood). They also broke a couple of small panes of glass on the beveled window on the landing. Our house was also seriously burglarized last summer, before we got the alarm on a weekday at around 1:30 in the afternoon with no one home.Ó

 

A Woolsey Street neighbor submitted the following report:

 

ŇOn Tuesday, Sept. 21, at about 11:25 a.m., a man climbed up the front of the house and entered a second-floor window which was open. He opened the door to a bedroom in which my son (a young adult) was still sleeping. My son awoke, which frightened the burglar away, escaping

through the front door. My son called the police who stayed in the vicinity for a couple of hours. I arrived home from work and discussed safety issues with the police. Since our house is located on a corner, it has been more susceptible to break-ins, which we have had over the years even though we have an alarm system. This break-in occurred during late morning on a typically busy street. Luckily, the intruder was not armed.Ó

 

Marcy McGaugh, Crime Watch Coordinator for Bateman Neighborhood Association, forwarded the following warning submitted by a Bateman neighbor:

 

ŇHave you noticed a pink truck driving slowly through our neighborhood playing ice cream truck music? He stops occasionally and looks around. My daughter tried to buy ice cream while he was stopped and he does not sell ice cream. When we were gone for a few days last holiday weekend someone dragged my bike out through the window opening in our garage. I have seen this truck

trolling our hood several times and decided to follow. He turned down Derby and when I looped around the block he was stopped and looking down someoneŐs driveway. Deciding he was just casing houses I called the Berkeley police. They say the plate is registered in El Sobrante. They also recommend that

next time we see the truck we call them and let them know. They would like to check out an ice cream truck that does not actually sell ice cream. If you see or hear this truck I recommend you call the Berkeley Police nonemergency number (510) 981-5900 and let them know where it is.Ó

 

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7. Crime Watch News: Report from Area 3 Coordinator and Link to Article

 

EditorŐs note: Interesting article on the effects of OaklandŐs new anti-gang injunction on crime in Berkeley: http://www.berkeleyside.com/2010/09/21/no-spike-in-berkeley-crime-because-of-injunction/

 

EditorŐs note: The following information was put together by Officer Amber Phillips with the BPD Community Services Bureau.

 

RECENT AREA 3 BURGLARIES:

* In the past month there have been 11 residential burglaries in Area 3. Most of these burglaries occurred in South Berkeley on Beats 10, 11, and 12. About half of these burglaries have been committed via unlocked windows or doors. The items being stolen from residences mainly consist of laptop computers and other miscellaneous electronics. Although some burglars are desperate enough to force entry into your home via door pry or breaking windows, most of them would rather take the easier route and let themselves into your home by finding an open door or window. It is very important to lock your doors and windows whenever you are away from your home. It is also smart to be overly cautious and lock your doors even when you are inside your residence, as some burglars will open unlocked front doors and steal items from entryways while you and/or your family are still inside of your home.

**As an additional tool to help you prevent burglaries, you can contact the Area Coordinators to conduct a Security Survey of your residence. All of the Area Coordinators have been trained in Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). CPTED works by decreasing a criminalŐs ability to commit crime and goes beyond traditional security methods by naturally integrating security measures into the community. [call 510-981-5772]

 

AREA 3 ROBBERIES:

* I know that most of you are aware of the tragic robbery/homicide that occurred at Adeline on Emerson on 9/12/10. The suspects responsible for these crimes have not been yet apprehended. We are unable to provide any further information at this time as this is still an ongoing investigation.

***As a reminder, keep in mind that the suspects were last seen fleeing the area west bound on Ashby  venue in an older model possible midsize two-tone Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). The only descriptions we have of the suspects at this time are: two black males 25-30 years old.

 

* On 9/22/10 at about 9:45 p.m., an unknown male attempted to rob a community member of his backpack while he was walking in the area of Fulton St. and Oregon St. The suspect was armed with a stun gun and shocked the victim with it several times. Fortunately, several neighbors/witnesses in the area heard the victim calling for help. Due to the help and quick response from neighbors, the suspect was scared away and was unable to steal any items from the victim. Fortunately, the victim did not sustain any life threatening injuries from the attack. Although officers responded to scene quickly, the suspect fled prior to police arrival as was not apprehended. (BPD Case #10-57739)

SUSPECT: Black male, 20-30years old, brown hair, brown eyes, 5Ő10, 200 lbs., heavy build, dark complexion, wearing a black t-shirt, jeans and a dark colored baseball cap.

VEHICLE: The suspect fled the scene southbound on Fulton St. in a cream-colored ŇJapanese-styleÓ sedan.

 

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8. Join the Halcyon Safety Walk/Neighborhood Watch Listserv & the Halcyon Disaster Prep Listserv!

 

EditorŐs note: The HNA E-News offers an edited digest of news that I hope will be of interest to neighbors, but it only comes out once a month (with occasional E-Updates in between). Of course, crimes and other news happen in the interim. The upside to an edited newsletter is it helps neighbors manage the flow of information and prevents the in-box flooding that can come on a listserv. The downside is that you donŐt always receive news on a ŇbreakingÓ basis, and there isnŐt the give-and-take and democratic participation of a listserv. This is just a reminder that HNA does have two targeted listserv Yahoo groups — and neither one of them will flood your in-box! — one focused on crime watch (and organizing night-time safety ŇdogÓ walks), and the other focused on planning for disaster preparedness. Please email halcyon92@gmail.com if youŐd like to join either or both of these listservs (please include your address and phone along with your email; to maintain everyoneŐs safety, these are open only to known neighbors). On the crime-watch listserv, youŐll often hear about issues related to crime in advance of the E-News. Out of respect for all participating, the focus is limited on each of these HNA listservs to the primary focus — crime watch or disaster preparedness respectively. Added note: If an enterprising neighbor would like to set in motion a more general listserv for the Halcyon neighborhood (similar to the Le Conte Chat listserv, for example), please let us know and we can spread the word through the E-News! And Halcyon neighbors are welcome on the Le Conte Chat, as our boundaries overlap, and there are many issues in common (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lecontechat).

 

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9. Free e-Waste Recycling Thursday 10/14 plus Halloween Festivities 10/31 at Whole Foods Market

 

EditorŐs note: Whole Foods Market Marketing Team Leader Jim Hallock forwarded notice of two upcoming events that may be of interest to neighbors.

 

FREE e-waste recycling, Thursday, October 14, Noon-7 p.m.          

Bring all your old TVs, computers, and electronics to be recycled in a safe, environmentally-conscious way. Just drop them off any time between noon and 7pm at the rear of the store.

 

GhoulŐs Walk, Sunday, October 31,  Party 11:30-4 p.m.; Treats all day

All goblins and ghouls, stop by any time for Halloween treats. Kids in costume can take the ŇGhoulŐs WalkÓ and go trick-or-treating, and each department of the store will have a treat for you. Join us between noon and 4pm for live music by Asheba, face painting, a costume contest, and lots of goodies. ItŐs going to be so fun itŐs scary!

 

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10. Lend a Hand on 10/10/10: Native Plant Garden at Alcatraz & Adeline

 

EditorŐs note: Volunteer events are taking place all around the country and all around the planet on 10/10/10 (see http://www.350.org/oct10 for more on this Global Work Party). One of these events is taking place near our neighborhood. Given the tragic murder earlier this month, giving some TLC to the Adeline corridor seems especially relevant. A nearby neighbor submitted this announcement.

 

Volunteer Opportunity: Lorin Garden Installation/Revitalize Alcatraz/Adeline!

Sunday, October 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

ŇPerhaps people know about the garden project and revitalization of the historic site of Lorin Station at the corner of Alcatraz and Adeline. There will be a work party on 10/10/10 for those who would like to come out and volunteer to help create a native plant garden.  One of the best ways to combat crime is to

create neighborhoods worth caring about. Here are the details for anyone who is interested: http://volunteer.truist.com/jennsandbox/org/opp/10415188689.html

 

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11. Disaster Prep: Where Are BerkeleyŐs Gas Lines? (Links)

 

EditorŐs note: While the information is sketchy, following the explosion in San Bruno, many in Berkeley are starting to wonder where gas pipelines are in our neighborhood:

http://www.berkeleyside.com/2010/09/13/where-are-berkeleys-gas-pipelines/

 

ŇPG&E releases list of high-priority repair jobsÓ (article from SF Chronicle)

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/09/21/MN631FGTB1.DTL

 

ŇGas leak know-how: tips for dealing with a gas emergencyÓ (article from SF Gate)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/ontheblock/detail?entry_id=72248

 

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12. Disaster Prep: Pet Emergency Preparedness (Link)

 

EditorŐs note: Some useful information for people with companion animals on how to get them ready to survive a disaster: http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/pets.html

 

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13. Update from Our New Neighbor: BORP

 

EditorŐs note: The following information was submitted by Reba Knickerbocker, Fitness Coordinator at Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP), one of our new neighbors at the Ed Roberts Campus.

 

The BORP Fitness Center is opening the first week of November. Construction is finishing up with only the inside of the building and finishes to go. Currently we are running satellite classes including Adaptive Yoga, Feldenkrais, and Gentle Stretch. All classes are open to everyone. 

In addition to preparing for classes and moving we have also been reaching out to folks via our Facebook pages: http://www.facebook.com/borp.org?ref=ts and

the BORP blog http://borpblog.wordpress.com/

 

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14. Free Monthly Tai Chi Practice in the Park, Sunday, October 24, 11 a.m.

 

Free monthly Tai Chi Chih Practice (fourth Sundays at 11 a.m.)

Halcyon Commons (Halcyon at Prince)

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

http://www.judithschwartz.com/

 

EditorŐs 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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* 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!

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