Re: [obsnw] Fwd: Article in GroundUp on Obs homeless

2015-05-02 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
I totally agree. Most homeless around central Obs are there due to sustance abuse. Nicole can not be helped. She will end up dead on the street. Probably before the end of winter. For as long as people give handouts people like her will be attracted to Lower Main. The greatest threat is the li

RE: [obsnw] Battery stolen from Mazda Tazz in Lower Collingwood Road.

2015-05-18 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
What can be a solution. Because these students bring income to the area and current security issues wrr a concern. On 18 May 2015 10:58 AM, "skoo...@intekom.co.za" wrote: > We have a similar scenario here in James: foreign student accomodation in > several houses, backpackers around the corner,

Re: [obsnw] Re: Body in Trill road

2015-07-29 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
The state should cover the burial. I dont agree this is a forum for financial requests. Even in such sad circumstances. We have many previous mails of complaints regarding the issue of vagrants as a problem. Regardless of this sad time our focus it to discourage homeless folks as we all agree th

Re: [obsnw] Potential Hazardous Situation

2015-08-02 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
Establish who the owners are and take it up with them. A forced sale on auction due to derelict state? Will take time and money no doubt. Best route is to get owners on board. B On 02 Aug 2015 7:39 PM, "Jenny Calder" wrote: > Hi Alida > > Thanks for that, it's important to gather as much as we

Re: [obsnw] Poor traffic policing

2015-09-13 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
Its a pity the police can only issue fines on parked cars and not actually get the speeding offenders,drug dealers and other folks who loiter on corners waiting for thier next victim. The truth is that a person can drink, sleep,do drugs,have sex or shit in a public place without recourse but the r

Re: [obsnw] Oxford Road Forced Entry Armed House Robbery

2015-09-20 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
thanks all for the useful information. On 20 Sep 2015 10:17 AM, "Frank Schuitemaker" wrote: > Good morning Barbara, > > Thanks for your suggestions but can't disclose details without owners > permission but it's between Station and Trill. > > The owner called me for Police follow up, they rent ou

Re: [obsnw] 2 issues

2015-09-21 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
Nothing can be done. Its the culture of poor driving skills and selfish behaviour. Perhaps avoid the intersection as it is a problem. Barbara On 21 Sep 2015 7:02 PM, "David Smith at Ilanga Travel" wrote: > I'm not sure what the plans are Marc, and from driving through Main Road > regularly at

Re: [obsnw] Feb ObsLife

2016-02-10 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
Well done to OBSID for taking the initiative to introduce some accountability at the car park. I think it's a great idea that OBSID will be improving on the existing system of random people. I'm confident a certain amount of training and controls will be in place and we will all have a bet

Re: [obsnw] Feb ObsLife

2016-02-10 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
The car guards will be there with or without Obsid and we have no way to remove them. The people I have come across are polite and helpful. They are unemployed and need opportunity. Maybe Ttevor has a job for them as an alternative. Regards Sent from my iPhone > On 10 Feb 2016, at 3:57 PM

Re: [obsnw] Re: ONW Monthly Meeting - 29 June 2016 at 6pm

2016-06-30 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
Hi All, I would not recommend any civic association being OCA ONW or Others to trespass on Prasa property no matter the reason.Permission needs to be obtained. Regards, Barbara Sent from my iPhone > On 30 Jun 2016, at 4:08 PM, mail37404 wrote: > > Re the fence along the railway line, >

Re: [obsnw] Need solution of Noisy problem.

2016-12-20 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
Trevor, Hence my second point refers. Speak to the neighbour thus relying on mutual respect. Rather than earplugs and a joint as you have suggested. I hardly think recommending use of illegal substances is appropriate when muchbof our crime in Obz is drug related. Regards Sent from my iP

Fwd: [obsnw] Digest for ob...@googlegroups.codo you have a m - 9 updates in 1 topic

2016-12-29 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
;>>> Attached are the noise regulations for your information. >>>> Regards >>>> Carolyn Neville >>>> >>>> Trevor Hughes : Dec 20 07:03PM +0200 >>>> >>>> Thanks Carolyn >>>> >>>> I skimmed t

[obsnw] Crime in Observatory

2017-06-29 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
Hallo Woodstock Saps, No doubt the two armed robberies along Lower Main road in Observatory have been reported and acted on. Police visibility is essential along Lower Main, especially at night. These two incidents within a week of each other will impact negatively on trades along Lower m

Re: [obsnw] Café Ganesh: Armed Robbery

2017-07-03 Thread Barbara Anne Langridge
Hallo, I don't know how a claim can be made that crime has deceased. In the last few months Obs has had no less than 5 armed robberies. Drawing room Coco Chachi Ganesh Ferdinandos Ganesh Ponchos The CPF was disbanded and this was done without public participation or consensus. No matter the