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*OBSERVATORY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT*
*NEWSLETTER*
"What happens in Obs, stays in Obs"
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*RECYCLING IN OBS*
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*Where to recycle*
Glass bottles can be deposited into the Blue Glass Bottle Igloo situated
outside of the Obs train station - 24/7. Cans can be brought to OBSID’s
‘cage’ under the Station Road bridge from 07:00 – 16:00. More recycling
initiatives are in the works! Keep your eye on our newsletter for
information as it happens**
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*HARTLEYVALE SPORTS FIELDS*
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*Why it does not YET look better*
The Hartleyvale Sports fields have had an overhaul of the building on the
inside - in the previous financial year. In the current financial year there
will be repairs to the outside of the building also – improving the look of
the building from the Liesbeek Parkway / Station Road junction.**
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*GIVE RESPONSIBLY*
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*‘Thanks, now I don’t need any money’*
Helping the less fortunate is something we can all do. Helping them in the
correct way is a vital – or else you can facilitate their addictive habits
and in turn, early demise. Please remember that these cards do not ‘give the
homeless the right to beg’ it is meant to discourage begging for money.
*Please buy a voucher for R5 or R10.*
*@ Obs Pick and Pay* – R5 voucher for a hot lunch every weekday at HOME SPM
in Shelley Road, Salt River.
*@ Obs KwikSpar* in Station Road - R5 voucher for hot lunches
*@ Obs Library* - R10 'passports' – One night’s shelter **
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*VOLUNTEERS & INTERNS*
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*OBSID are in need of volunteers and interns*
*Interns* required include: Administrative/customer service /operations &
Web /CRM /Internet.
*Volunteers *are needed as working members of Committees - to attend monthly
meetings and use their experience, knowledge and/or contacts to work on
OBSID projects. Areas include: Business Development, Arts, Sports and
Culture, Communications, Safety, Finance, Projects, HR.**
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*WALKING THE DOG*
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*Doggy poo bag dispensers*
OBSID* *has constructed some ‘poo bag dispensers’. The prototypes have been
rolled out on the Village green and we urge all dog walkers to make use of
the bags provided and dispose of into the green bins.
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*GREEN BINS*
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*More bins *
OBSID have organized with City council to implement more bins around main
walkways in Obs. When out and about you’ll find more convenient places to
place your bag of doggy poo and other waste.**
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*STRUBENS ROAD*
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*Tennis Club*
The tennis club is in its second year and calling for members to renew their
yearly fees. Joining fee is R100 and the yearly subscription is R150. Note
that new keys (and new locks) are being issued.
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*Vegetable Allotments *
Avid veggie growers are making headway with vegetable gardens! The yearly
fee is R100.
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*COMMENT ON OBSID*
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*OBSID in its third year*
Comment on what you think of OBSID and whether you think a noticeable
difference in the community has been made!
Feedback can be emailed /posted /delivered to [email protected] /41 Station
Road. **
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*RATES REBATES*
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*Paying when you shouldn’t?*
Several residents qualify for rates rebates from City council. On *30 August
2011 @ 11:00* Councilor Brett Herron will be addressing this at his office
in the Community Centre.**
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*OBSERVATORY FESTIVAL*
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*Second public meeting being held*
The second public meeting for the Observatory Festival – happening on the
second weekend in December – will be held on *27 August 2011 @ 11:00* in the
Community Centre. All residents and businesses who would like information on
the festival can attend to find out how it will be run /how to get involved
this year.**
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*OBS COMMUNITY GOOGLE GROUPS*
*https://groups.google.com <../>*
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*iloveobs*
I Love Obs is a Google group set up by the Obs Community which is free and
public to join! Community members and Obs Civic members post messages to the
group ranging from “searching for a domestic worker or handyman” or general
notices and events. Groups are easy to use and when you register, you will
receive an email in your inbox with the message. You can then reply to the
message and it will post to the group – OR, you can open up Google Groups in
your web browser to view the messages.
https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/iloveobs<?hl=en#%21forum/iloveobs>
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*obsnw*
Obsnw stands for the Observatory Neighbourhood Watch (ONW). Messages about
security concerns and suspicious activity or characters are posted here. By
civic members and the community.
https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/obsnw <?hl=en#%21forum/obsnw>
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*KEEPING SAFE*
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*Updated SECURITY numbers*
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Reaction Vehicle Observatory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
082 302 5525
Backup Vehicle 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 082 522 2898 (SW14)
Backup Vehicle 2: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 082 522 2785 (SW18)
Shift Officer on Duty - All hours: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
082 469 2522
Sector One Commander: Constable Mark Berry: . . . . . . 082 302 5436
(SW43)
DPO Liquor Licenses & Gun Registrations: Sgt Prins: . 082 469 3158
Community Service Centre Woodstock: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021 442
3117 or 3121
Flying Squad Emergency Call Centre: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10111
Anonymous Information SMS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32211
Second Hand Dealers: Warrant Officer Shell: . . . . . . . . . 021 442
3121
Metro Police: Emergency & General Call Centre 24/7: . 021 596 1999
Vetus Schola Security: Control Room: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021
447 1066 (CD1) **
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*OBSID’s Safe Home service*
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The service is available to anyone within the OBSID borders to make use of –
any time of the day. Should you feel unsafe whilst or before travelling from
point A to point B in Obs, please phone Vetus Schola Public Safety for an
escort.
*021 – 447 -1066 *Vetus Schola will be at the meeting point in front of
the Tattoo Shop on Lower Main Road, for escorts from Monday to Sunday at
21:15, 23:15 & 00:15
If you require an escort at a different time of day – please phone them in
advance to make arrangements. The patroller will walk behind you, or follow
you with the patrol vehicle to make sure you arrive at your destination
safely.
*OBSID advises especially females to take advantage of this service – even
when travelling in groups. Better safe than sorry!***
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*When you see a SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER*
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Please phone* **021- 447-1066. *Even if you’re not sure if he/she’s a
criminal ‘he just looks like he’s up to no good’. This is often the way
criminals are caught! Public Safety (Vetus Schola) can ask some questions
and detain the suspect for SAPS if need be.**
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*REPORTING INCIDENCES helps **US keep YOU safe*
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No matter how big or small, please report all crimes. If you let us know we
can deploy security officers to ‘hotspots’. The OBSID Safety committee
analyzes the stats we get from our Public Safety, Google groups and reports
to the OBSID office to identify high crime areas and address them – be it
through lighting, cameras, public safety or SAPS.
SAPS are not able (allowed) to provide us with updated stats and we can only
help the community when we know where the problems are. OBSID and Vetus
Schola also have a ‘Rogues Gallery’ available which residents can view at
our offices if they need to point out a trouble-maker.
*report report report **J***
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*COPPER PIPE thief caught*
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A ‘minor’ type of theft left several residents with spraying water-pipes!
Through community teamwork and reporting OBSID, the ONW and SAPS were able
to catch the copper pipe thief! **
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*CAR BATTERIES being stolen*
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Car batteries are making their way out of Obs cars’ engines. If you see
someone scratching under a hood – please phone VS on *021-447-1066*. If
it’s the owner of the car he won’t mind you looking out for his best
interest!**
*SCAM artists entering your house*
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Many reports have been received from residents who were foiled into letting
a stranger into their house – and afterwards realizing items like wallets
and cell phones missing.
*Please be aware that these men pose as: Eskom worker *(complete with
uniform)*, Tree Trimmer OR House-sitter for your neighbor. *Please phone VS
immediately – do not tell them that you know who they are! To catch them and
stop them, we need residents to report and tell VS to come immediately. They
have the descriptions of these perps.**
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*Being asked for directions*
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There have been reports locally and in neighbouring areas of a car stopping
to ask pedestrians for directions – they then rob the pedestrian. When
walking at night – whether you’re a large group, male or female – please
make use of the OBSID’s Safe Home service. Contact the safety office on
021-447 1066.**
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*Be on the look-out for*
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The following vehicles/people have been identified in crimes – if you spot
them, please phone Woodstock SAPS immediately 021 442 3117 or Constable Mark
Berry - our Obs Sector Manager at 082 3025436.
*1) **City Golf Mk1 with a white hood CA 58802 – Battery theft*
*2) **Black VW Golf (presumably the Mk1 City Golf type) and noticed the
silver hub cap – Battery theft*
*3) ** White Golf MK 2 - CA 87815 – Drug dealing*
*4) **Bandana man, earrings, gypsy look – House robber /scammer ***
*5) **Black male, well dressed, bold head – House robber /scammer*
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*Also phone Vetus Schola if you are able to: 021 447 1066*
*For Emergencies, always call 10111 first *
*for the flying squad***
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