All posts by Kirk Hall

Watch Out! “Trike” Riders

Neighborhood Security

Trike Riders

At 1345hrs on 30 Aug 2015 a group of people were observed spread across 136th Ave. E. in the blind curve.  Photos were retrieved from the Neighborhood cameras. The truck towing the “Trikes” was a blue Toyota Tacoma license number D52956K.  The Sheriff’s Office has been notified and supplied with pictures which show that these people reached the bottom of Jennifer Ct. E.. Fortunately no one was coming around the curve to meet these people. They left our Neighborhood at 1425hrs. Several of them were wearing GoPro cameras (about $400+ each).

 

–Locking Mailboxes– Stolen Mail

Neighborhood Activity

Carol Silvernail reported this to me and asked that it be posted in the Blog. Dav Eide and I appreciate people reporting things like this so that we can post them.

Fort Knox mailboxes are made in Grant’s Pass, Oregon and several of us in the neighborhood have them. I mention that because on Sunday morning (Aug 2) as we were driving up Military towards 122nd we noticed a lot of trash on the side of the road. When we came back a few hours later it was still there so we stopped. It was stolen mail. Most of it was junk but there were a few unopened official looking pieces and lots of envelopes that had been opened. The addresses of the stolen mail were from 81st Ave in Spanaway. There was also a traffic ticket issued July 28th to a girl from Bonney Lake driving without insurance. I called the Pierce County Sheriff non-emergency number this morning and within a few hours a sheriff stopped by and picked up what I had found. The Sheriff’s non-emergency number is 798-4721.

I also noticed a lot of other litter on Military, going up to 122nd. Maybe when the weather cools down we can clean up along the road.

—— Doggy Doors —— Invitation to a Burglar

Neighborhood Security

Kirk POSTED the following alert: Recently in Seattle a burglar confronted by a doggy door sized for a small dog used a piece of wire to unlock the deadbolt and enter a residence. Moral of the story from Kirk’s perspective is – Pet Doors are not safe unless they are locked when you are not at home or are asleep.   When Kirk asked me to review his BLOG I was reminded about my own Doggy Door which is similar is size to the one shown in the URL below:

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Thief-uses-doggy-door-to-burglarize-Seattle-home-313107481.html

This story serves to remind us all of the unintended security vulnerabilities we can introduce to our own residences from the best of our intentions.

Fire Danger!

Neighborhood Security

It is almost the 4th of July and we have not had any rain to speak of in weeks.  Things are very dry folks.  That means when people set off fireworks, their chances of starting a wildfire are very good.

It would be a good idea this 4th if people in our Neighborhood kept a hose ready in case a stray spark landed near their house.

Vandalism in the Neighborhood

Neighborhood Security

Recently we had an incidence of vandalism in the Neighborhood.  The brave vandal came around at 30 minutes after midnight and made a second pass through the Neighborhood at 38 minutes past midnight. He cruised down 136th turned down 117th toured 138th, then up to 136th, right to Jennifer Court back up to 136th, down to 138th then back up and out of the Neighborhood.  According to several people who looked at the pictures  he was driving a mid 1990s two door, dark Honda Civic.  He was wearing a hoodie and what looks like basketball shorts.  His photograph is below, showing his skinny legs and beard.  If anyone has seen him please give Dav or me a call or e-mail us. This vandalism was reported to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.

Thanks to all of you who gave me input for this post.

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Another Extortion Attempt!

Neighborhood Security

This morning in the wee hours (that translates to 0639hrs) I received a call in which a message recorded by a woman who spoke good English informed me (actually she informed whoever picked up the phone) that that after repeated attempts to reach me I was being given one last chance to avoid having the Government file a lawsuit against me.  I was to immediately  call the number they gave. {I have to wonder how they are going to file a lawsuit if they don’t even know my name.}

Thinking I could get the number from my Caller ID I simply hung up the phone.  Surprise!  My Caller ID said UNKNOWN NAME-PRIVATE CALLER. Well if nothing else, that made me certain that the caller was not from any branch of the US Government.

I’m going to post the information to the Do Not Call List  https://www.donotcall.gov/   {copy and paste this link to go directly to the National Do Not Call Registry}.  If you get a call like this I urge you to report it.

Active Covenants for Sunrise Terrace, Additions 1-10 and SE

Neighborhood Events

The covenants for Sunrise Terrace were initially filed in the 1960’s, renewed in 1988, and renewed again in 2013.  They do not expire now until 2038.  As homes and vacant lots are listed for sale we want all new homeowners to be aware of our covenants.  Please pay particular attention to the covenants regarding new construction, trees, and roofs.

We have an active architectural control committee.  Neighbors meet each fall for an annual meeting. We do not charge a homeowner’s fee; we use donations to cover the cost of our meeting and mailings.  Sunrise Terrace also has a neighborhood watch program, which includes cameras, alarm systems, and communication between neighbors.

 To locate covenants go to Pierce County Web Site.

  1. co.pierce.wa.us
  2. Click on government listing tab, select auditors department, recorded documents
  3. Scroll down to “search on-line”, public disclosure database, click “here”
  4. Acknowledge disclaimer
  5. Select recorded documents at top of page
  6. Enter Sunrise Terrace for party name. All documents related to properties within Sunrise Terrace are listed, including current (amended) and original versions of our covenants and maps for each addition.  To narrow search, select amend covenants.