Hey Guys. Thought I'd share some news with you. A couple of weeks ago now, I beleive it was the night of October 2nd, We had some things stolen out of a truck in our driveway. The truck was not locked and the total amount taken was probably less than $500 so we didn't even report it, but I thought that you all might want to know. Please remember to lock your vehicles and take items of value inside your house. As safe as I feel in our neighborhood, it can a false sense of security. Please don't let yourselves be a victim of these theives as well!!!
Thanks everybody!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Dear residents. I got some good information from the mayor of Indian Trail today. You may have heard of this. There are people going around different neighborhoods posing as door-to-door salespeople. They work in teams. They are actually casing different areas and occasionally, there is an increased level of break-ins and other property crime following the casing efforts.
Now, this is not to say that all salespeople are criminals. There are many legitimate ones out there working hard to make a living. Technically, they should have a permit from the town of Indian Trail to do so. Technically, there is no solicitation in Wincrest as well (the sign at the entrance states this). However, people do come in. If you do get some at your door, and for any reason you don’t feel things are right, do the following:
1. Get as much information yourself about them (description, what they said, others with them or out in the street, cars, etc. and write it down.)
2. Call 911 to report all of what you saw and heard.
The sheriff’s department will follow up. Keep talking to neighbors about anything you’ve witnessed. The more communication, the better. Also, write into the Wincrest Whistle here. The sheriff’s department will always be here in times of need, but that is after something has happened. If they have information from concerned citizens, they can do more patrols and have a better idea of what they are looking for. All of us here in Wincrest have information and we can continue to be proactive and possibly prevent these problems before they happen. The criminals work successfully together in teams where neighborhoods don’t work together. Wincrest is different. We have a great neighborhood because we talk to each other. Keep up the great work!
Now, this is not to say that all salespeople are criminals. There are many legitimate ones out there working hard to make a living. Technically, they should have a permit from the town of Indian Trail to do so. Technically, there is no solicitation in Wincrest as well (the sign at the entrance states this). However, people do come in. If you do get some at your door, and for any reason you don’t feel things are right, do the following:
1. Get as much information yourself about them (description, what they said, others with them or out in the street, cars, etc. and write it down.)
2. Call 911 to report all of what you saw and heard.
The sheriff’s department will follow up. Keep talking to neighbors about anything you’ve witnessed. The more communication, the better. Also, write into the Wincrest Whistle here. The sheriff’s department will always be here in times of need, but that is after something has happened. If they have information from concerned citizens, they can do more patrols and have a better idea of what they are looking for. All of us here in Wincrest have information and we can continue to be proactive and possibly prevent these problems before they happen. The criminals work successfully together in teams where neighborhoods don’t work together. Wincrest is different. We have a great neighborhood because we talk to each other. Keep up the great work!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Yard Sale
Ok Guys, Our Garage is officially full! One more thing and I will not be able to park in there! So, we are planning on having a yard sale on Saturday, April 17. If anyone would like to join us, please do so! I plan on advertising notice on Craigslist and the more participants we have the better. If you plan on participating, please let me know and I'll be able to advertise more than just us! Anyway, happy cleaning out!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wincrest Neighbors, please check out this report from Fox News.
http://www.foxcharlotte.com/news/top-stories/88320062.html
http://www.foxcharlotte.com/news/top-stories/88320062.html
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Easter Egg Hunt
Just a reminder that The Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Easter Sunday from 11:00-12:00 in the Coral Bell Common area for children age 12 and under. The event is sponsered by The Wincrest Whiste and will include coffee, juice and doughnuts. For additional information contact the Whistle or email Loraine2059@yahoo.com.
Party
The First Annual St. Patrick's Day Party was a huge success. Two banquet tables were filled with everything from the traditional New England Boiled Dinner to the green array of treats for the kids. Well over forty-five people attended including the Mayor and his wife, many donning green attire some from head to toe, others being Irish in spirit for the evening. It was nice to meet new neighbors and to see old friends and watch those "busta move" to DJ G-Flex. Thank you to all who made this such an enjoyable event!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Look for upcoming events here and in the Wincrest Whistle future editions to include:
1. St. Patrick’s Day get together & Shamrock Pin making
2. scrapbooking
3. Easter Egg Hunt
4. planting of the pansies (where we all come out to help those who would love flowers, but cannot either afford them or physically plant them).
5. community Yard Sale
6. monthly Movie Night
7. Memorial Day Event.
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