Town & Country Watch Update

Recent Car Break-Ins

2010-12-15T10:52:00.003-05:00

Dear Neighbors,

We have heard from some neighbors on Belwick that there have been some break-ins to cars parked outside. Here is the email about break ins on Belwick.

from Oakland neighbor:

I received a message from a neighbor on Belwick Drive alerting me that two unlocked cars were broken into last night. This is a quick message out to everyone as a reminder to keep your homes and cars locked and to keep on the look-out for any strange behavior. If you see or suspect anything, trust your instincts and go ahead and contact the Police department. You can call either 911 or the non-emergency number of 773-7700.

Catherine Jourdan, Watch Captain
Neighborhood Watch #156
3131 Waterford Rd
725-7304
cjourdan@triad.rr.com

National Night Out - Tuesday, August 3, 6:00 - 8:30pm

2010-07-27T19:50:00.003-04:00

Neighborhood Watch Potluck

National Night Out/Neighborhood Watch #156
Tuesday, August 3rd, 6-8:30pm
Town and Country Swimming Pool

$1 per person
or
$3 max for family of 4 or more

Door Prizes Galore!!

$40 worth of gift certificates from Zoe’s restaurant
$20 gift certificate Golden India
$10 gift certificate Malay
One free haircut at The Cutting Edge with Greg Felts
2 one month membership at Gold’s Gym
Half price massage with massage therapist Beth Blair
Free/private yoga lesson with Lynn Felder
Gift bag from Starbucks
Burger King gift certificate
Dewey’s Bakery gift certificate
Lowe’s Food $10 money card!
Rose’s Deli… free meal
Fourway restaurant.. dinner for 2
Kentucky Fried Chicken coupons

MUSIC BY MICHAEL BROOKS your neighbor on Kingston!

CONTACT YOUR BLOCK CAPTAIN TO RSVP. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!! BRING YOUR SWIM SUIT! Everyone is asked to contribute to the meal by bringing a dish.

BLOCK CAPTAINS:

Ana Tampana 768-9992 Belwick ana@alligatorqueen.com
Helen Akinc 725-4147 Briarcliff helenmarie@triad.rr.com
Rosa Johnson 723-8574 Briarcliff, rosajohnsonbutler@msn.com
Barbara Taylor, Communication liason Briarcliff barbarabtnc@aol.com
David Rodwell 995-8863 Kingston (top ½) david@silvertonguedangels.com
Tammy Byrd 655-5326 Kingston (lower ½) tammybyrd@ymail.com
Bob Conn 777-1723 Loch (Briarcliff to Reynolda) rconn@triad.rr.com
Christina/Dave Thomas 724-7135 Loch Dr (mid) cathomas13@bellsouth.net
Grace Renna: 659-9187 Loch Dr above lake to Ransom grenna@triad.rr.com
Sally Mercer 760-2153 Oakland cul de sac sjmercer@bellsouth.net
Britt/Hans Mittemeijer 765-8989 Oakland brittmit@bellsouth.net
Billy Chambers 768-7612 Shannon bgchambers1@msn.com
Karlynn Morgan –Shannon 649-8010 karlynnmorgan@earthlink.net
Linda Hinshaw 768-6745 Wicklow lindaah@triad.rr.com
Andy & Heidi 403-0119 Waterford jandrewkraft@aol.com heididenise@triad.rr.com
Chancel Brown: 723-3894 Wedgefield cbrown040@triad.rr.com

WATCH CAPTAIN: Catherine Jourdan
3131 Waterford Rd: 725 7304

New Recycling Project...We Need Your Help

2010-04-08T08:46:00.003-04:00

Dear Neighbors,
We have been in touch with City Link who tells us the city has a grant to conduct a Pilot Program for changing the way we do recycling. It will require 85% of the residents to be in agreement and if we can get Town and Country to respond we can get this neat service. Call 727-8000 or go to the City Link website and ask to do a Live Chat.
Reference this number: 91377
This is the number the guy at City Link gave us to say we are nominated as the Trial Neighborhood for the pilot program.
http://www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/RecycleToday/Articles/RolloutRecyclingCarts

New Rollout Recycling Project
Thanks to a $100,000 state grant, the Sanitation Division is looking for neighborhoods that want to participate in a rollout recycling pilot project. Residents will have free use of a large, 96-gallon rollout cart for all their recyclables – no sorting or separation needed! The carts offer greater convenience and save time, because they only need to be put it out every other week! The lid keeps recyclables dry and protects residents’ privacy.

The city will benefit by not having to collect recycling every week. Recycling trucks will use less fuel and the automated equipment will collect faster than manual collection with the green bins. This means less pollution and greenhouse-gas emissions.

The program will be open for only 1,800 homes, and neighborhoods must have 85 percent participation to qualify. To nominate your neighborhood for the pilot program, call City Link at 727-8000.

ALERT - Attempted Breakins while residents are home

2010-01-25T12:45:00.002-05:00

There are new break ins in our neighborhood and we must ever be alert to stop these brazen criminals. This past Sunday, broad daylight break-ins at busy intersections...like Loch Dr and Briarcliffe Rd.

Sunday evening, while the residents were at home, someone tried to break in a home on Oakland Drive. Their alarm was on so the person left but the police were called. Also there were a bunch of police cars on Tangle earlier Sunday evening, so sometimes these folks try to hit multiple places at once. If you are so inclined when you read this call one or two of your neighbors and alert them.

Additionally, this weekend a dark blue Honda Accord (4 door) with a license plate beginning with Z was seen trolling on Briarcliffe Court and Briarcliffe Rd. (Briarcliffe Court is behind the pool, off Briarcliffe). An alert neighbor noticed and called the police who came quickly.

There is some thought that persons on motor scooters/mopeds etc still may be cruising the neighborhood and looking for houses where no one is at home and they kick in a door and go in and fill up their back packs with computers, digital cameras, jewelry, etc. So if you see any scooters/mopeds take good notice of the type, license tag etc and jot it down. If they appear suspicious or are stopped in a driveway where you know they do NOT live, call the non emergency number and report it (773-7700). Take down as much identifying information as is possible.

Break-in Alert

2010-01-19T08:10:00.003-05:00

There has been a break in this past week on the corner of Briarcliffe and Loch. There is some concern that young people on mopeds or scooters are going around and breaking in and taking whatever they can put into their back packs. Several neighbors have seen a nicely dressed (shirt/tie) young African American male on a scooter (red, white, blue with the words Peace on it) sitting in a driveway twice this past week. He was on Loch Drive up from the lake on the left and talking on his phone. Also, another young African American male on a black scooter with silver trim has been spotted cruisng through the neighborhood, entering and exiting Tangle Road from Valley Road. Someone has seen this specific scooter coming from the area at the other end of Valley Road, where it crosses Old Yadkinville Road, across from the Wilco Hess station that sits at the corner of Valley and Old Yadkinville Road. These could be the same person, or they could be working together.

Emergency Block Captain Meeting

2010-01-02T11:27:00.005-05:00

Sunday Afternoon, January 3,
2pm

At the Home of:
Catherine Jourdan
3131 Waterford Road
(336) 725-7304

Hello Block Captains,

We are calling an emergency Block Captain meeting to discuss action we might be able to take in detecting these crooks who are breaking into people's homes and are now targeting Town and Country.
There will be a police officer in attendance to help us and of course our own Ronnie Abernathy will be there and assist us in coming up with a plan for patrolling our neighborhood and increasing our vigilance in watching for this teal blue car and any other unusual activity. The meeting will be held at the home of:
Catherine Jourdan
3131 Waterford Road
(336) 725-7304

Please RSVP by emailing Catherine Jourdan
cjourdan@triad.rr.com to let her know if you have received her emails and if you can come.

Catherine Jourdan, Watch Captain
Town and Country Neighbhorhood Watch 156
3131 Waterford Road
(336) 725-7304

HOUSE BREAKIN SUSPECT VEHICLE

2009-12-31T16:48:00.003-05:00

We believe a vehicle similar to this vehicle was seen in Town and Country the past few days and was seen driving into someone's driveway. The MO seems to be to find houses that seem empty and that have driveways that go around to the back of the house (to avoid detection)
The critical message is DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY SUSPICIONS AT ALL ABOUT A VEHICLE OR PERSON IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. It is better to be safe than sorry.
Any information is better than none. The police are looking for patterns. These people are moving from the Polo/Hope Valley area over our way and there has already been a break in on Briarcliff, Tangle, Kingston and now Wedgefield.

1985-1993 Honda Accord 4dr teal/blueish green in color. The vehicle also has possible rear end damage of some type. It was occupied by two black males of unknown description.

Neighborhood Watch Association meeting

2009-12-31T16:36:00.002-05:00

The next Neighborhood Watch Association meeting will be Monday, January 11, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Public Safety Center (725 N Cherry St). During this time we will discuss the Neighborhood Watch Program and have an Officer speak on DWI enforcement and accident reconstruction.

The Crime Prevention Unit has added Neighborhood Watch groups to our Crime Statistics page. If you are a NW group and are interested in having your group added, please contact Officer McCoy, the NW coordinator, at 773-7944 or by email at cmccoy@wspd.org.

Daytime House Break-In’s

2009-12-31T16:32:00.001-05:00

Tips from the Winston-Salem Police Department,
Officer Ryan M. Hagan
Support Services Bureau
Crime Prevention Unit
Winston Salem Police Department
725 N. Cherry St.
Winston Salem, NC 27102
Desk: (336) 726-2029
Pager: (336) 721-6284
fax: 773-7995
e-mail: RHagan@wspd.org

Recently, the Winston Salem Police Department has seen an increase in daytime house break in’s. The suspects are completing these housebreakings by ringing doorbells or knocking to see if anyone will answer the door. If no one answers the door, the suspect will breech the front or back door to gain entry into the home. If someone does open the door, the suspect will make up a story saying that they have broke down, lost their dog, looking for work, etc. We would like to remind you to never open your door for someone that you do not know. It is suggested to acknowledge the persons presence at the door by saying, “go away,” “I’m calling the police,” etc. When you look outside to identify the subject at the door, get a good description: height, weight, age, clothing description, mode of travel (on foot or in a vehicle). Be as specific as possible, did the jacket have a different color liner, was their fur around the hood? Please report these incidents to the police as soon as possible by calling the non-emergency number (773-7700) or by dialing 911.

Crime Prevention Tips

· Most Important – Lock your doors and windows at all times. (Both your home and vehicle)
· Complete a home inventory of your property (see attached)
o Make
o Model
o Serial Number
o OAN (owner applied number, ie. NCDL#)
o Personal Identifiers (Scratch on top of TV, paint splatter, etc.)
o Take pictures of your property.
o Photograph jewelry (make a specific description of the item.)
§ Personal messages engraved in rings or pendants.
o Photograph old coins and document a value.
o If you have a safe, remember to lock it. Also, bolt it to the wall or floor. If you can move it, so can I.
o Secure your out buildings. Document serial numbers for your lawn equipment as well as your tools. Remember to lock the door.
o Cut off bushes at about 3 feet and tree limbs at 6 feet. This is to limit places to hide around the outside of your home.
o Maintain a lived in appearance while away from home.
§ Use timers for lights and radios
§ Have a trusted neighbor collect the mail and newspaper, or suspend those services while away.
§ Display alarm decals and signs.
o Close blinds and windows. By leaving them open you are allowing the criminal to window shop.
o Take part in neighborhood watch – attend meetings and take an active role.
§ The police can’t be on every street corner every second of the day. You are our best eyes and ears, and we need your help in catching those responsible.
o Garbage at Christmas Time
§ Don’t advertise items that you receive for Christmas. If you get a 60” LCD TV for Christmas, take time, cut the box up, and place it in the trash. Don’t just set the box on the curb.
o If you do the same thing every day, change your pattern a little each day. Criminals look for the easiest opportunity given to them.
o Home Repairs – Use trusted and reputable companies. They may not take anything, but tell their friends of the nice things that you have.

Please visit the Crime Prevention section of the Winston Salem Police Department website for more Crime Prevention information (www.wspd.org).

Strange Activity in the Neighborhood, 12/29/08

2008-12-31T08:56:00.004-05:00

This week, 12/29/08, there has been some suspicious activity around the Waterford/Loch Road area. Monday night there was a white van driving slowly around the neighborhood, driving around several times. Tuesday, during the day, the Merchant family arrived home to a young man standing in their driveway. Once the young man noticed their car turn into their driveway, he asked them for $5. The Merchants house is on Loch Drive, but on the corner of Waterford beside the lake.

It is important that we keep our eyes and ears open and all take action to any unusual activity that we may see around the neighborhood. Especially this time of year when several families may not be home. Even if you're not sure if someone is home or out of town, it's better to be safe and contact the non-emergency line at the Police Department. Together, this is how we can prevent crime and keep our community safe. Please notify your block neighbors who do not have access to this email.

Winston-Salem Police Department non-emergency line: 336-773-7700

More Block Party Pictures. . .

2008-09-01T10:49:00.003-04:00

Block Party Pictures

2008-09-01T10:38:00.004-04:00

National Night Out Party

2008-09-01T10:32:00.007-04:00

National Night Out was a hit! The following people deserve many thanks for their contributions to making our party a HUGE success:

Catherine Jourdan
John Giles & Family
DJ Mike Brooks
Helen Akinc
Stephanie Brooks
Desty & Don McEuen of Mrs. Pumpkin's Bakery
McDonald's
Ronnie Abernathy and the WS Police Department
Bill & Lou Elesha
The Residents of Waterford Road
Plus all of you who contributed to the delicious snacks & beverages we all enjoyed

City Councilwoman Wanda Merschel stopped by and spoke briefly about the importance of knowing your neighbors and praised us all for a job well done. All in all, everyone had a terrific time and left the party with new friends made and old friends were reacquainted.

Neighborhood Watch Meeting Update!

2008-06-10T15:06:00.002-04:00

Our Neighborhood Watch Meeting was Monday, June 2. We had a great turn-out and our neighborhood was well represented. Several topics were up for discussion and we all learned quite a bit. Special thanks goes out to the following folks who helped to make our meeting a success:

Kemona McCarter, Neighborhood Assistant Specialist
336-734-1265
kemonam@cityofws.org
Kemona's responsibility is to make it easy to deal with city government – whether you need a pothole fixed, or a street light replaced, or have an issue with the way the city is doing something. She is a veteran city employee & knows the ins and outs of city government. Her job is to resolve issues, not just be a referral service. She will take your question, get an answer and get back to you. And rumor has it she is quick, too! If the issue is beyond the scope of city government, she’ll put you on the right track.

Officer Pritchard, Neighborhood Watch Officer
Officer Pritchard offfered great advice on home safety and preventative tips. Here are a few of his suggestions:
Home Safety
• Pay attention to suspicious activity in your neighborhood
• Keep your house locked, even when you are at home (especially out in the yard)
• Keep the bushes trimmed to 3 feet or less
• Lock all windows
• Hide valuables in less obvious places
• Don't have objects lying around your house that can be used as tools to break in with

Driving/Car Safety
• Keep your cell phone charged, you never know when you will need it
• Keep you car doors locked at all times, especially while driving
• When walking to your car, have your keys ready
• Be alert, pay attention to your surroundings
• Follow your instincts. Better to be safe than sorry
• Stay in well-lit areas. Park your car near or under a light
• Be hyper-sensitive at ATM machines. Try to avoid them at night
• Don't go home if you're being followed. Go to a store, gas station or somewhere with lots of people.

Also in attendance was Captain Best, Precinct Captain and Detective Livingston who both talked about crime stats and ideas.

Our New Blog Site is Up & Running!

2008-05-13T21:46:00.012-04:00

Please check it out at Town Country Watch Update!

Welcome to our new Town & Country Neighborhood Watch blog site!

If you have any ideas, tips, or would like a blog of your own posted, please submit it to Authors Needed! We will check weekly for new posting requests.

In the summer of 2007 there was a meeting to explore the possibility of forming a Neighborhood Watch group in Town and Country. Because a Watch group should not consist of more than 100 homes, our neighborhood was divided into sections and each section began the process of establishing a Watch program. We are part of Neighborhood Watch group #156 and we consist of the section of Town and Country from Kingston Rd by the pool toward Reynolda Rd and Ransom Rd. We are a new but strong program, seeking to make our neighborhood safer and more connected and we will work to help the rest of Town and Country form an equally strong program.

We hope you will check this site routinely for updates or to post information related to neighborhood safety that would be of interest to our residents.

Catherine Jourdan,
Watch Captain T & C NW #156

Important Information

2008-05-02T23:54:00.017-04:00

Welcome neighbors! Welcome to the home of the Town & Country Neighborhood Watch. We welcome new residents and encourage you to attend our meetings. We strive to have a variety of speakers to provide you information on various topics.

If you would like more information on our Neighborhood Watch program or would simply like to join us in keeping our neighborhood safe, please contact your block captain:

Watch Captain:
Catherine Jourdan, Waterford Rd
cjourdan@triad.rr.com
(336) 725-7304

Watch Co-Captain:
Grace Renna, Loch Dr.

grenna@triad.rr.com
(336) 659-9187

Block Captains:

Belwick Drive:
Ana Tampana & Robert Reister

ana@alligatorqueen.com

(336) 768-9992/336-765-2885

Briarcliff Road (Kingston to Wedgefield):
Helen Akinc- Captain
helenmarie@triad.rr.com
(336) 725-4147

Peggy Piazza, Co-Captain

peg3305@bellsouth.net

(336) 725-3939

Loch Drive: (Waterford - Ransom)
Grace Renna

grenna@triad.rr.com

(336) 659-9187