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09/06/2010 Alert Neighborhood Watch Rattlesnake Alert Pauline Watson via Jim Fulcomer, Village 19
Last night, an 18 inch rattlesnake wriggled into Jim Fulcomer's garage on Andover Lane in Village 19 at dusk, a long way from any open area.  The rattlesnake was whisked out of the garage where a neighbor dispatched it.  A warning to all neighbors who, for whatever reason, leave their garage doors slightly open, that this is not a good idea.  Be very cautious, as he or she could have still have a mate around.  This was definitely a rattler, with "diamonds" and four rattles!
08/27/2010 Alert Theft of Golf Clubs Pauline Watson via Barry Johnson, NW Liaison between Lincoln Police Department
Theft of golf clubs from Orchard Creek Lodge at or near the Pro Shop and also from the 1000 block of Sun City Lane.  Although we live in a relatively safe area, always keep in mind that thieves will target anything visible including items in locked vehicles or strapped to the back of a golf cart.  The Golf Pro Shop advises that, when away from your clubs, you cover your golf clubs and lock the cover to the bag AND lock the bag to the golf cart.  This last theft, the clubs were taken out of the golf bag which was locked to the golf cart but not covered.  Please report any suspicious activity or theft to the Lincoln Police Department ASAP by dialing 911 from your land line or cell phones.  For non-emergency calls, dial 645-4040.
08/05/2010 Alert Phony Babies Joan Belshin via Solano County Sheriff's Dept.
Neighborhood Watch has received several emails similar to the one below.  A direct inquiry to the Solano County Sheriff's Dept. about the authenticity of this circulating email  brought this reply:

"Miss Belshine,

The Solano County Sheriff's Office did not send any memo, e-mail or otherwise pertaining to gang initiations involving infant car seats or eggs being thrown on windshields of passing motorists.  That is not to say something like this could never happen or hasn't happened somewhere else.  The Solano County Sheriff's Office have no reports of this type of activity going on in Solano County.  Thank you for checking the validity of this e-mail.  

Walt Gilliam
Detective Sergeant
Sheriff/Coroner's Office
520 Clay Street
Fairfield Ca. 94533
Phone-(707) 421-7507
Cell-    (707) 333-4876
Fax-    (707) 421-7504
" Police seek and preserve public favour not by catering to public opinion but by constantly demonstrating absolute impartial service to the law."   Sir Robert Peel."
 

This is the email that N.W. inquired about:

"Solano County Sheriff's Department Alert - PLEASE READ AND FORWARD!!!
            Thursday morning, I saw an infant car seat on the side of the
road with a blanket draped over it.  I did not stop, even though I had
all kinds of thoughts running through my head.  But when I got to my
destination, I called the  PD and they were going to check it out.  This
is what I was told...
      
      "Several things to be aware of  ... gangs and thieves, are now
plotting different ways to get a person to "stop" their vehicle.
      
      "There is a gang initiation reported by the local police
department that gangs are placing a car seat by the road...with a fake
baby in it...waiting for a woman, of course, to stop and check on the
baby.  Note that the location of this car seat will usually be beside a
wooded or grassy (field) area ...and the person - woman - will be
dragged into the woods- beaten and raped- usually left for dead.  DO NOT
STOP.  DIAL 9-1-1  AND REPORT WHAT YOU SAW!!!          
      "IF YOU ARE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND EGGS ARE THROWN AT YOUR
WINDSHIELD.  DO NOT TURN ON YOUR WIPERS AND DO NOT SPRAY ANY WATER ON IT
BECAUSE EGGS MIXED WITH WATER BECOMES MILKY AND YOU'LL NOT BE ABLE TO
SEE!!!!  YOU ARE THEN FORCED TO STOP BESIDE THE ROAD AND BECOME A
VICTIM OF THIEVES.  THIS IS A  NEW  TECHNIQUE USED BY GANGS.  PLEASE
INFORM YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES.    THESE ARE DESPERATE TIMES AND
THESE UNSAVORY INDIVIDUALS WILL TAKE DESPERATE MEASURES TO GET WHAT THEY
WANT."
      
      Please talk to your loved ones about this.  This is a new tactic
used and I would hate for anyone to fall victim to this kind of crime.
      
      Please BE SAFE AND NEVER STOP YOUR VEHICLE  "        


08/05/2010 Alert Contamination in Reusable Grocery Bags Joan Belshin via a friend
Conclusions and Recommendations
*Consumers almost never wash reusable bags

*Large numbers of bacteria were found in every reusable bag, but none in new bags or plastic bags

*Coliform bacteria including E. coli were found in half of the bags tested

*Bacteria were capable of growth when stored in the trunks of cars

*A potential significant risk of bacterial cross contamination exists from using reusable bags to carry groceries

**Hand or machine washing reduced the numbers of bacteria in reusable bags by 99.9%

*Printed instructions should be required on reusable bags stating that:
 - they be washed between uses
 - raw foods need to be separated from other food products
 

For Entire Article: GO HERE
http://ctwatchdog.com/2010/06/24/reusable-grocery-bags-could-pose-health-risks
08/05/2010 For Your Information USA Weather Joan Belshin via a neighbor
This is the coolest thing!  Just move your cursor around the map and see
what the current temperatures and weather conditions are in cities all
over the country!

Click Here  http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/zoa/mwmap3.php?map=usa

 
08/05/2010 For Your Information Free User Manual and Owners Instruction Guides Joan Belshin via a neighbor
Free User Manual and Owners Instruction Guides
Go Here


08/01/2010 For Your Information New, simpler CPR Joan Belshin via Elaine Small
New, simpler CPR method THIS IS A MUST SEE VIDEO!

I was just re-certified for CPR and these videos show you exactly how we were trained.
Joan Belshin
Neighbor Hood Watch Coordinator

"If you haven't seen this, you should. If you have seen it, it won't hurt to see it again.
This is a new CPR technique which is much simpler.
This is a very important video regarding the latest CPR procedure.
Please watch and forward to your friends and family if you haven't already done so.
You never know, a life may be saved using this new procedure."

No. 1
http://tinyurl.com/2fx8r59
the original doctors in Arizona - Sarver Heart Center's Continuous Chest Compression CPR - 6 mins
 
There are additional websites also.
 No.2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjue2F4HoWI&feature=channel teaching video 8 mins in length
 
NO.3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5huVSebZpM - a different set of doctors - 2.20 mins
 
 
08/01/2010 For Your Information Follow-up Information of previous posts Joan Belshin via Ray Andrejewski, Judy Rae
From Your Neighbors:

1) DO NOT HESITATE to call:  645-4040  Put this number in your cell phone.

 Just to let you know, after you dial this number, you'll be stuck on a very long telephone tree.  Just press "O" the operator key, anytime during the announcement, and you will go straight to Lincoln Police Dispatch, which is the person you want for an emergency.  Try it, you'll see.
Hope this helps,
Ray Andrejewski

2) One of my neighbors developed a temp of 104 and felt like he had the flu.  He went to Sutter ER and the doctor thinks he was bitten by one of those brown recluse spiders on his arm and said it was much worse than if it had been a black widow.  The neighbor had put on a coat, when we had those real cool days, that he had just left in the garage.  I think the doctor lanced the bite, gave him and IV of antibiotic and some to take by mouth at home for several days.  His arm was bad but is healed now - nothing like these pictures - how awful.    Judy Rae.
 
08/01/2010 For Your Information Face Book news Joan Belshin via a friend

Go HERE
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38463013/ns/technology_and_science/
08/01/2010 Alert Alerts from your Neigbors Joan Belshin via Jud Rae, Doug Thom, Will and Tina Jennings
Your Neighbors Want You to Know:

1) Regarding the GE man and the Alarm System man, I suspected they may be surveying our home and did not let them in.  I called our Lincoln Hills security.  One neighbor, I understand called the City of Lincoln, and found out that they did not have a license.  I also told some of my neighbors to not let them in.  Judy Rae

                                                                       *****************                      

2) We awoke Sunday morning to find a flyer stuffed in our door handle promoting Cory's Pressure Washing & Seal.
 
I checked the license number and the Insurance numbers provided and both are bogus.  The rates quoted are also way to high for what they offer.
 
The flyer says they just moved from Florida, which tells me they are Gypsies looking for a fast buck.

If they should show up at your door, take their pictures, and descriptions including license plate numbers, and alert the police.
Please warn other residents.
Doug Thom

********************

3) I wanted to share my experience in hopes that it might help others from going through the same hardship that my husband and I endured a very hard lesson that cost us money and stress.
 
I ordered some products from my neighborhood Avon Lady and since we were going to be out for the afternoon, I told her I would leave a check for the amount in an envelope under my front door mat.
 
Before we left our home to go shopping our door bell rang, a tall white man standing at our front door, soliciting information about "Solar Panels" I told him we were not interested I closed the door and he left. Apparently there were a team of men canvasing the neighborhoods here in Sun City I found out later.
 
We left our home and when we returned our Avon person came to deliver the products I had ordered, and did not find the envelope under the mat it was missing. I issued her another check, then promptly went and called my bank to cancel and stop payment on the original check I had written. I also had to pay a
expensive fee, and it was suggested to close my checking account and destroy all my checks reason being the account number of my checking account is on the bottom of each of the checks and anyone can duplicate all our information Name  and address included, very easy for a thief to use and steal our money out of our account.
 
Please be cautious and don't leave anything out that anyone can detect and check the peep hole on your door before opening to strangers. Save yourself alot of grief loss and worry. signed: Will and Tina Jennings
07/25/2010 Alert Video's of Purse Snatchers Larry Whitaker

 Watch purse snatchers in action.  Addedum to the warning about car break-ins. Stay alert.

http://lincal.net/watch/video/bag_snatchers.wmv

 

http://lincal.net/watch/video/stolenbaginswensons.wmv


07/25/2010 Alert Bank Fraud Joan Belshin via Carol Witten via Bob & Geneva Carroll
FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS:  More Email Frauds.

 READ & HEED THE ADVICE  FROM THE BANK CAREFULLY.

"Several times we have received an email from CHASE saying  our 'on-line banking ' system has been updated and we needed to click on the button indicated to get more information, etc. etc.  Suffice it to say we were suspicious.  We forwarded it to the Chase fraud division and this was there response.  We thought it would be good to pass it along as it indicates how the "crooks" are trying to get information and some of their tactics.  SCLHomeowner's should be aware of this.  Bob & Geneva Carroll"
 
CHASE's response:
 
Thank you for submitting a suspicious e-mail message for
our evaluation.  We have already forwarded it on to our
fraud area for additional investigation.

Although the e-mail appears to be from Chase, it is not.  
It has been designed by fraudsters with the intent to
trick you into providing private information about
yourself and your accounts. It works like this: Phishers
target the customers of large companies.  They phish
millions of e-mail accounts knowing that many of their
targets will be among the recipients. In the process, they
end up sending an email to many people who aren't
customers.

If you have responded to a phishing e-mail that appears to
have originated from Chase by entering personal or account
information into an e-mail/unauthorized site or over the
phone, we ask that you immediately call our customer
service team for further guidance and assistance. In
addition, if you have already clicked on a link, we
recommend that you run an anti-virus program on your
computer.

To help you safeguard your personal and financial
information, we recommend that you be suspicious of any
e-mail that:

1. - Requires you to enter personal information directly into
the e-mail or submit that information some other way.

2. - Threatens to close or suspend your account if you do not
take immediate action by providing personal information.

3.- States that your account has been compromised or that
there has been third-party activity on your account and
requests you to enter or confirm your account information.

4.- States that there are unauthorized charges on your
account and requests your account information.

5.- Asks you to enter your User ID, password or account
numbers into an e-mail or non-secure webpage.

6.- Asks you to confirm, verify, or refresh your account,
credit card, or billing information

7.- An offer of a reward for completing a survey.

8. -You should never reply to, click on, or enter any
information if you receive a suspicious e-mail.  We
proactively work to stop fraudulent messages; however,
criminals with malicious intent continually look for new
ways to circumvent security measures.  Although we did not
send the e-mail, please know that we regret any
inconvenience or concern it may have caused you.

Thank you CHASE Bank
07/25/2010 Alert VISA & Master Card Telephone Credit Card Scam Joan Belshin via Elaine Small
This has been posted before, but it doesn't hurt to remind you. Here is a detailed story from your neighbor of how this scam takes place. It has been around since 2003.

  "This one is pretty slick since they provide YOU with all the
information, except the one piece they want.
    
    Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have
it... This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA &
Master Card Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared to
protect yourself.
    
    One of our employees was called on Wednesday from 'VISA', and I was
called on Thursday from 'Master Card'.. The scam works like this: Caller:
'This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at
VISA. My Badge number is 12460. Your card has been flagged for an unusual
purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card
which was issued by (name of bank). Did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing
Device for $497..99 from a Marketing company based in ?'
    
    When you say 'No', the caller continues with, 'Then we will be
issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching
and the charges range from $297 to $497, just under the $500 purchase
pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will
be sent to (gives you your address), i s that correct?'
    
    You say 'yes'. The caller continues - 'I will be starting a Fraud
investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 1- 800 number
listed on the back of your card (1-800 -VISA) and ask for Security.'
    
    You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives
you a 6 digit number. 'Do you need me to read it again?'
    
    Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works. The caller then
says, 'I need to verify you are in possession of your card'. He'll ask you
to 'turn your card over and look for some numbers'. There are 7 numbers; the
first 4 are part of your card number, the next 3 are the security Numbers
that verify you are the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you
sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card. The
caller will ask you to read the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller
the 3 numbers, he'll say, 'That is correct, I just needed to verify that the
card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you
have any other questions?' After you say No, the caller then thanks you and
states, 'Don't hesitate to call back if you do, and hangs up.
    
    You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the
Card number.. But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back within
20 minutes to ask a question.. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA Security
Department told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase
of $497.99 was charged to our card.
    
    Long story - short - we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA
account. VISA is reissuing us a new number. What the scammers want is the
3-digit PIN number on the back of the card Don't give it to them. Instead,
tell them you'll call VISA or Master card directly for verification of their
conversation. The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on
the card as they already know the information since they issued the card! If
you give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a
credit. However, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for
purchases you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more
difficult to actually file a fraud report.
    
    What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call
from a 'Jason Richardson of Master Card' with a word-for-word repeat of the
VISA scam. This time I didn't let him finish. I hung up! We filed a police
report, as instructed by VISA. The police said they are taking several of
these reports daily! They also urged us to tell everybody we know that this
scam is happening.
    Please pass this on to all your family, friends and neighbors. By
informing each other, we protect each other.
    Neighbors helping neighbors; always the best policy"

GO HERE
07/25/2010 Alert Car Break-ins/ still Joan Belshin via Barry Johnson (N.W. Police Liaison)
Lincoln Police have verified that there have been 14 car break-ins in the last two weeks.
Three (3) of these have taken place in Lincoln Hills.  The rest have been in the general area.

We all must be on the Alert.
We are the eyes and ears for our Police Department. If you see anyone or anything strange
DO NOT HESITATE to call:  645-4040Put this number in your cell phone.

Never:
Leave anything visible in your car.  Nothing.
We have heard of women leaving their purses in the car in plain sight.

Lock Your Car.
Some thieves have seen something so enticing in the car that they have broken the window.
07/25/2010 Alert Brown Recluse Spider Joan Belshin via Janey Shafer and Larry Whitaker
"If you don't look at but one picture, be sure you take a look at the last one
so that you will know what the spider looks like!
It's springtime & cleanup is going on. Be careful where you put
your hands. They like dark spaces & woodpiles.  ........................."
Click below:
Spiders

And then click OK to open in the pop-up for Adobe Reader

07/18/2010 Alert Alerts from your Neighbors Joan Belshin via Carol Witten and Bob Bryans
This might be easy to fall for. Remember, never send private information via an email. You may use a CLOSED  WEBSITE which can be identified by an  S after the HTTP (https) The S is for SECURE.

EMAIL SCAM:
"Reply-To: mailupgrade1@blumail.org

We are currently running upgrade on all users, your are to provide the following details below:

User Name:
Password:
D.O.B:"

*********************************************************************************************
Just ask yourself, "Why would these total strangers come knocking on MY door and offer to upgrade a system that works just fine for nothing?   Could it be to survey your home for a future break-in OR could it be that they will find something wrong and if you let them fix it for only $xxx.xx they will save you? What ever their reason, DO NOT let unsolicited sales people into your home.

DOOR TO DOOR SCAM:
"Just had some gentlemen come to my door wanting to upgrade my alarm system for free. They said they were from GET. They did not offer to show an ID.
They said the police would not deal with me if my alarm went off. I am contracted with ADT and connected to the Police through them.
Just sending this out as a beware.?
07/18/2010 Alert Car Break-Ins Joan Belshin via Henriette Stecker and Frank Deanovic
Neighborhood Watch has been told that there have been multiple car break-ins during the last two months. Cars parked at both Kilaga Springs and Orchard Creek have supposedly been vandalized.  In one case we were told that a purse was left on the front seat and the burglar smashed a window to grab the purse.

At this time Neighborhood Watch Police Liaison, Barry Johnson is checking on the above for more information and verification.

In the meantime:
DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING VISIBLE IN YOUR CAR
and
LOCK YOUR CAR
07/17/2010 For Your Information Highway 65 Bypass Update Joan Belshin via City of Lincoln
  The Placer County Transportation Planning Agency recently hosted a Transportation Open House on June 23 at Lincoln City Hall to discuss local transportation and transit issues. At the open house a couple of specific questions were raised and we contacted the Lincoln Bypass project construction engineer to get answers for event attendees and the entire Lincoln community.
 
If you have additional questions, or are interested in participating in the discussion about transportation needs in Placer County, please visit the Fix Placer Traffic Facebook page, or visit www.pctpa.net

Q:        Why was the pavement scoring done on the existing SR 65 just south of Industrial so early, and when will it be fixed so there is smooth pavement throughout? Can anything be done to lessen the bump/transition between the existing pavement and the scoring area?
 
A:         The Open Grade Asphalt was removed to facilitate the multiple restriping that will occur in the area. Open Grade Asphalt is a surface treatment that provides better friction during wet conditions.

Unfortunately it scars easily and when we change pavement striping, the marks (shadows or ghosts) from the removal of the old stripe can be just as visible as the old pavement marking. When multiple stripe changes occur in one area this can lead to driver confusion, especially when the shift is not parallel with the old marking.
 
As far as timing goes the first shift occurred in late 2008 the second in early 2009. The next more noticeable shifts will likely occur at the end of this year or early 2011. Once restriping is complete we will be able to replace the Open Grade Asphalt and smooth transitions between pavement and scoring area.
 
Q:        When will the contractor start using the Bypass for all the truck traffic and eliminate the use of city streets?
 
A:        Unfortunately all construction traffic will not be off the city streets until completion of the project. When they can the contractor does utilize the job site for the haul. However during the life of the job there are always obstacles that prevent this, such as a bridge may be incomplete, a crew may be trenching in a drainage pipe.

Q:        When do they plan to reroute the traffic from the temporary exit after the last light going south, to its new location under the new bridge?

A:        We are currently in "Construction Stage 3 for the South Area".  The South Area is where the new Lincoln Bypass connects to existing Route 65 just north of Twelve Bridges Drive.  Based upon recent schedule information provided by the Contractor, traffic will remain in the current configuration (Stage 3) until sometime this Fall when they will switch to Stage 4 (At which time, Southbound traffic will be routed under the Industrial Ave. bridge).  

The northbound detour (Stage 5) follows the same route as the southbound detour shown in red on the attached (Stage 4).  Both northbound and southbound detours are for 2 lanes of traffic in each direction.  Pending weather, the northbound detour (Stage 5) will be implemented approximately 2-3 months after the southbound detour (Stage 4) has been implemented (around first of the year).

 
07/11/2010 For Your Information ICE: In Case of Emergency Joan Belshin via a neighbor
ICE _ 'In Case of Emergency'

       We all carry our mobile/cell phones with names & numbers stored in
its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong
to our closest family or friends.

If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the
people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to
call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact
person in case of an emergency?

Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency)
Campaign the concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of
contact during emergency situations. As cell(mobile) phones are carried by
the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a
contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the
name 'ICE' (In Case Of Emergency).

The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went
to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients,
but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore thought that it
would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this
purpose.

In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital
Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing
the number you have stored as 'ICE.'
For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc.  A
great idea that will make a difference!
07/11/2010 For Your Information Service Provider Choice Joan Belshin via Patrica Matthiessen
Angie Bodine drives a white car with a sign that reads BODINE ÅSSISTIVE SERVICES.  She offers to help with errands, prescription pick ups etc.

Neighborhood Watch has received information from several sources that would suggest caution before choosing Bodine Assistive Services.
07/11/2010 Alert More Scam Warnings Joan Belshin via Sue and Barry Johnson (N.W. Police Liaison)
"We have periodically received two "scams", one via Internet & one via  Mail.. Both are old "Scams" but the crooks still keep trying.  I would suggest we put out a "warning"
 
# 1.  Via Internet:
 
This E Mail is allegedly from "Central Valley Broad Band".  It states that my Email account personal information needs updating ie:,  USERNAME, PASSWORD, DATE OF BIRTH.
 
 
#2.  Via US.Postal mail.
 
This letter was from London England.  Requests personal information so that I can be made next of Kin and have access to 65 Million dollars which allegedly is in an abandoned bank account, letter writers name is Carlos Rodriguez.
 
Both scams give E-mail return addresses.  If I respond, to these E-mail addresses with the personal information & my E-mail address, the crooks could have access to my computer & use my personal information in various ways.  Never give out personal information via E-mail.   Do Not Respond to those bogus E-mails/letters ".
 
Sue and Barry Johnson

07/11/2010 Alert Western Union Scams Joan Belshin via Robin Crosby
Never use Western Union money transfer or MoneyGram for sending money to any person who you do not know personally.

GO HERE

Here is a sample letter that asks you to send money/personal information to Western Union in exchange for future gains. Don't do it.  Do not let hope or curiosity take over your common sense.

"Attention My Dear,
 
This is to inform you that your $2.5M USD will be send to you via
western union money transfer. The total amount mentioned above is with
western union outlet and they will send the money via western union to
you. Note they will be recieving $5000 every day . Therefore i want
you to email  Mr Frank Onyechi, the western union supervisor and ask him
to give you the MTCN you need to pick up the first $5,000 today.
Call Mr Frank Onyechi, now and ask him to give you mtcn and every other
information you need to pick up your $5,000 today. Here is what he may
require from you..
 
Your Receiver Name...
Your Country.....
Tel;........
Age.......
Address............
text Question.....
Answer.........
 
Note: that the only money you will send to them is for there
transferring charge which will cost you only $65 Contact him now on
this webmail address(dhlexpress_c@qatar.io)tele phone.+229-99237134 Contact person
Mr Frank Onyechi,.
Thanks,
Mr Mandy Hamilton."






http://www.419scam.org/419-western-union-money-transfer.htm
07/10/2010 Alert Postcard from Hallmark-- again Joan Belshin via Lori De Bruin and Barbara S
Neighborhood Watch has received the warning below from several different people. However, checking the accuracy of this warning we have come up with mixed reports. Check for yourself.

1. Check Here

2. Click Here

3. Go Here

"VIRUS  COMING !
    Hi  All,
    Norton Anti-Virus is gearing up for this  virus!
    I  checked Snopes, and it is for real. Get this  E-mail message sent around to your contacts  ASAP.
    PLEASE  FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND  CONTACTS!
    You  should be alert during the next few days. Do not  open any message with an attachment entitled  'POSTCARD FROM HALLMARK,'regardless of who sent it  to you. It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD  IMAGE, which 'burns' the whole hard disc C of your  computer.
    This  virus will be received from someone who has your  e-mail address in his/her contact list. This is  the reason why you need to send this e-mail to all  your contacts. It is better to receive this  message 25 times than to receive the virus and  open it.
    If  you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,' even though  sent to you by a friend, do not open it! Shut down  your computer immediately. This is the worst virus  announced by  CNN.
    It  has been classified by Microsoft as the most  destructive virus ever. This virus was discovered  by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet  for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys  the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital  information is  kept.
    COPY  THIS E-MAIL, AND SEND IT TO YOUR  FRIENDS.
    REMEMBER:  IF YOU SEND IT TO THEM, YOU WILL BENEFIT ALL OF  US"
 
06/30/2010 Alert Neighborhood Watch Alert - Baby Rattlesnakes Pauline Watson via Don Budde, Village 35A
A neighbor in Village 35A today found a baby rattlesnake in his yard as he was clearing some brush.  The problem with a baby rattlesnake is that the bead cup on the tail is too small to make a lot of noise, so warning would not alert you.  Consequently, the snake would assume it is threatened and attack.  The neighbor is a former fish and game worker.  This is the season for the young to show up.  The rattlesnake has a triangular shaped head.
 
It is highly recommended that you wear socks and boots when working the underbrush.

 
 
06/23/2010 Alert Wasp Nests in Doggy Scoop Bag Holders Pauline Watson, Temporary Alerts Coordinator
FYI...Alert - From Irene Hesson, from Village 37 
 
One of my neighbors was stung by a wasp while retrieving a "doggy scoop bag" from one of our Sun City containers the other day.  Luckily, she is not allergic to wasps, but one of my other neighbors sure is.  Residents should be aware that there may be a wasp nest in some of these containers. 
 
Please pass this on to doggie walkers
06/21/2010 For Your Information Contacting Neighborhood Watch Joan Belshin
To contact Neighborhood Watch with Information of any kind please refer too:

 Pauline Watson
frpawatson@sbcglobal.net
543-8436

Until after July 5.
06/21/2010 Alert F-1 Virus Warning Joan Belshin via Paula Alloro
This is a new virus as of March 2010. Please pass this on to everyone on your list.
Rec'd this "heads up" this morning . . . good thing not to do. While browsing on the web, a notice is given to press your F1 key (that's across top left of your keyboard, and usually means "Help". Not this time. It will release a potent virus in your computer. . . if you don't press F1, you will be reminded until you do. . ...but just click on the little 'x' on the window, or close your browser totally - might even be better to reboot.

GO HERE



AND/OR HERE
06/20/2010 For Your Information Securing your Address Book Joan Belshin via Mariluz Buchanan
From your Neighbors:
"There are times when malicious people get in to email addresses and get all the emails you have. Here is a an idea that may stop this type of theft.

 The solution is : Make two fictitious identities.
At the top right write :  aaaaa@anything here.net   And below:    zzzz@anything.net   These identities will be the very first and last on the list. Supposedly your server will not expose the list.  Can't hurt. M.B."
 
06/20/2010 Alert Breaking into a Garage Joan Belshin via Frank Deanovic and Loren Winkler
If you saw the "Breaking into a Garage" video posted last week you may have realized that this information can work two ways. It can help you if you are locked out of your garage, but  can also be helpful to burglars.  Here is the remedy from your neighbors:

"Take the pull string off of your door and zip-tie the lever up to the slider.  You’ll have to cut the zip-tie in order to release the lever if you ever need to do this."

For the original video GO HERE
06/20/2010 Alert Hotel/Motel Scam Joan Belshin via Pat Evans
Going on vacation?  Are  you going to stay in a hotel?  Watch out for this scam.

GO HERE
06/14/2010 For Your Information Strange Phone Calls/Messages Joan Belshin via Sid Woodcock
Sid called Neighborhood Watch to share this story:

He came home on June 8 to find a recorded message on his answering machine. The recording told him that Myers & Associates in Los Angeles had been holding a check for him since April 10.
He now had 48 hours to collect his money. He was to call them immediately. No amount of money was mentioned. The are code to call was 604.  Sid quickly discovered that this area code is for Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Furthermore, a quick check for Myers & Associate om Google reveals 9 firms with this name on the first page. However, NONE of them are in Los Angeles.  Sid never replied to the message. The phone call made no sense to him.  But the questions that ran through his mind were good ones.
 For Example:

1. Who were 'Myers & Associates'?  The name was unfamiliar too him.

2. If they had this check since April 10, why wait two months to notify him?

3. If the money was legitimately his, why not just mail the check?

We assume that this was some kind of a scam. Just remember, Never send money to receive money.
Always check this type of phone call.



06/14/2010 For Your Information PGE's Smart Meter Program Joan Belshin via Elaine Small and Heidi
From Your Neighbors:
 " I received a call from PGE's Smart Meter Program with an offer of a free weatherization service given by PGE who will send an employer to the house and he will inspect all doors, windows, appliances etc. for leaks and free repair. This service is offered only to a certain income group in conjunction with the Smart Meter Program, the representative stated that I will have to verify my income i.e. show them my Social Security statement. After that I became real suspicious and called PGE to verify.
Yes, it is a legitimate service that PGE offers, but through a partners program, so the person coming to the home is not a PGE employee but a employee of the firm with which PGE has a contract."
Heidi
06/14/2010 For Your Information The Truth about Bar Codes Joan Belshin via Janey Shafer
Can we tell where a product is grown or produced by interpreting bar codes?

Click here: Do Bar Codes Reveal Where a Product Is Made? - Urban Legends
06/14/2010 For Your Information November 2 Lincoln City Council Election Joan Belshin Via City of Lincoln
On November 2, city voters will select two members of our community to serve on the Lincoln City Council.  The two Council seats are currently held by Councilmember Kent Nakata and Councilmember Linda Stackpoole.
 
The official nomination period opens Monday, July 12, 2010 and runs through Friday, August 6, 2010 and is the timeframe in which candidates must file their official nomination paperwork with the City Clerk.  In the event either one of the incumbents does not file their paperwork, the deadline will be extended to Wednesday, August 11, 2010.

It is recommended that prospective candidates schedule an appointment with the City Clerk in order to receive a summary of required paperwork to run for City Council.  In order to participate in your local electoral process, you must be a registered voter in the City of Lincoln. Voter registration forms can be obtained at the City Clerk Department at City Hall, 600 Sixth Street, Lincoln, CA or you may wish to visit the Placer County Elections Division's website at:  http://www.placerelections.com/.  For additional information, contact the California Secretary of State Elections Division website.

For anyone planning to run for City Council who will be forming a Campaign Committee, there are certain forms required by the Fair Political Practices Commission that are to be completed before acceptance or expenditure of any campaign funds.   CA Form 501 - Candidate Intention Statement must be filed prior to solicitation or receipt of any contribution or expenditure of any personal funds used for the election and must be filed with the Secretary of States Office.  CA Form 410 - Statement of Organization Recipient Committee - should be filed within 10 days of receiving $1,000 in contributions.
 
For more information on Forms 501 and 410 and other such required documentation, please consult the Fair Political Practices Commission's website at:  http://www.fppc.ca.gov/.
 
Candidate workshops, hosted by Placer County, will be held in the area sometime in late June and early July.

06/11/2010 RIFF EDWARD N. BONNER RELEASES THE FOLLOWING: Larry Whitaker

Date/Time of Release:

Thursday, June 10, 2010 1:45 p.m.

Date/Time of Occurrence:

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Nature of Event:

Credit Card Skimmers Found at Gas Stations in Region

Location of Call:

Placer County, Sacramento County

Released by:

Dena Erwin, PIO (530) 889-6901

  For the press release click here