[obsnw] Re: 'Bank followings' on the rise

2009-02-20 Thread Johnny Wessels
My brother was robbed of a substantial amount of money about 2 years ago after he made a business withdrawal at FNB mowbray and has had his eyes glued to his rear view mirrors ever since. this is an old trick of the robbers, but has not been heard/read about for some time. Check your mirrors co

[obsnw] Re: Important: Apply for membership of the Obs Improvement District Section 21 Company

2009-02-20 Thread Rob Gaylard
Hi Guys I think it often happens that people who are basically in agreement tend to jump down each others throats on these google groups. I think Jason was simple picking up on some reference in one of Brian's messages (on the CID google group?) that we need residents to join OBSID (the section 21

[obsnw] Re: Important: Apply for membership of the Obs Improvement District Section 21 Company

2009-02-20 Thread Boughies
Dear Kris Just to balance out what I said above - you & the others who are devoting time & energy to making things happen in Obs are admirable, & I thank you. Without people like you, nothing would, indeed, happen. But given my own life-situation, it's impossible for me to follow your example at

[obsnw] Re: Important: Apply for membership of the Obs Improvement District Section 21 Company

2009-02-20 Thread Boughies
Hi Kris I am *quoting* Brian Amery in referring to a "small clique" quote- unquote, verbatim(or some other person officially involved in getting the Obs ID going - not sure if my memory serves me, it was in one of the local papers)- & my intention was to complement him in spreading the word aroun

[obsnw] 'Bank followings' on the rise

2009-02-20 Thread Rob Gaylard
An article was posted on News24 recently warning that 'bank followings' are on the increase. There was a case not long ago in Obs when someone was followed home all the way from a bank in Pinelands where he had drawn a large sum of cash. As I remember he was held up at gunpoint outside his house.

[obsnw] mugging in Wrensch rd + Hole in the fence fixed in Strubens Rd at the school

2009-02-20 Thread Natalie Leon
My friend's 12 year old boy was mugged in the Wrensch road subway on Monday afternoon at around 3.30 pm on his way from school. He describes the asaillants as 3 Afrikaans speaking young coloured guys. Thanks to the person who fixed the hole in the school fence in Stubens Rd- criminals have be

[obsnw] Re: Important: Apply for membership of the Obs Improvement District Section 21 Company

2009-02-20 Thread Anique
Jason, I think its important that as many people in Obs get involved, as possible. But, I think your comment is a little unfair, there are only few people who have been actively involved and helpful in setting up and running various things in Obs - the neighbourhood watch, OCA, the new Obs CID,