wsna newsletter- may- 2013
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West Salem Neighborhood Newsletter- May Edition, 2013.TRANSCRIPT
Putting the Unity in Community Since 1782!
VOLUME XII ISSUE IV | May 2013
www.mywestsalem.com
West Salem Neighborhood
WEST SALEM NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Interim President & Secretary | Rick Henterly 412-855-3727 [email protected] Treasurer | Greg Levoniuk 971-0699 [email protected] Newsletter + Website | Apryl Roland 782-7805 [email protected]
Board of Advisors
Jeff Failing Dennis Wiggins
Thomas Meadows Irma Jackson
Alan Johansson Joann Reed
N e w s l e t t e r
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 7 West Salem Neighborhood
Association Meeting Christ Moravian Fellowship
Hall Please Come! | 7p
May 11
Winston-Salem Centennial Celebration & Parade
Downtown | 2p
May 11 Bingo
Civic Club facility | 7p
May 14 West Salem Civic Club Meeting
Civic Club Facility | 7p
May 18 West Salem Neighborhood Yard
Sale 8a-until
See p.2 for Map
June 24 Bulky item pickup
Police Non-Emergency | 773-7700
CityLink | 727-8000 or 311
Building Permits | 727-2625 | Scott Frye
Zoning Inspections | 727-2830
Monty Sprinkle
Sanitation/Trash | 727-8000
Housing Issues | 734-1270 | Amy Lanier
Forsyth Co. Animal Control | 703-2490
Hispanic Human Resources | 727-8000
Adolfo Briceno
Landlord/Tenant Issues | 727-8000
John Floyd
ONTACTS
C I T Y
Royal Inn Meeting Opening remarks were made by Council Woman Molly Leight welcoming all in attendance and thanking them for their participation in this important issue.
Capt. Mitchell Masencup of the Winston-Salem Police Department then addressed the members of the community asking that a respectful and positive tone be maintained in an effort to foster productive communication with the owners of the Royal Inn.
Asst. City Attorney Alan Andrews then offered a brief explanation about the laborious, costly and difficult legal processes required to pursue a public nuisance abatement under chapter 19 of the NC General Statutes. Attorney Andrews further encouraged the gathered community members to seize the opportunity at hand to try and formulate a solution with the owners of the Royal Inn outside of the legal system. Further noting this type of resolution offers the opportunity for a win-win for all parties involved.
At this point the Owners of the Royal Inn arrived, were seated and introductions were exchanged.
Several concerns were voiced by the community regarding the criminal activity occurring around the motel, the policies and procedures in place by the management to address those activities, the general appearance of the building and grounds, and their willingness to make changes and work with the community for a mutually beneficial outcome.
The owners of the Royal Inn expressed openness to suggestions from the community about changes they could make as well as a willingness to better engage the community going forward. They expressed concerns about the viability of their business model, and mentioned they have tried to sell the building without success. They also expressed concern over the density of the vegetation around the sidewalk from Broad St. to Green St. as well as around and under the footbridge. Specifically citing the proliferation of seasonal homeless camps and the cover the vegetation provides for illicit activity.
The meeting was concluded at 8pm with several invitations of friendship and cooperation made by various community members. The owners were invited to attend monthly West Salem Neighborhood Association meetings, and it was resolved that the owners will begin receiving the monthly newsletter.
Continued on Page 3… (more on moving forward)
Minutes provided by Meeting Coordinator Brandon Vickers
April 10, 2013 | 7p
Neighborhood Yard Sale!
May 18th | 8am-until 15 Homes are Participating:
1031 Franklin Street 948 West Academy Street 510 West Street 933 West Street 710 South Green Street 941 Hutton Street 966 Hutton Street 848 Holland Street 911 Holland Street 837 Shober Street 713 Mulberry Street 722 Walnut Street 950 Walnut Street 727 South Broad Street 631 South Poplar Street
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I r m a ’ s R e c i p e s
C h o c o l a t e C h i p P i e 1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) thawed, deep-dish pie shell 2 large eggs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup (6 oz.) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 1 cup chopped nuts Sweetened whipped cream or ice cream (optional) Directions: PREHEAT oven to 325° F. BEAT eggs in large mixer bowl on high speed until foamy. Beat in flour, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in butter. Stir in morsels and nuts. Spoon into pie shell. BAKE for 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between edge and center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm with whipped cream, if desired.
Serves 8
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The online map: http://goo.gl/maps/xpRQ7
We’d like to thank those who are participating
and welcome everyone to
visit their neighbors and find a treasure! Share
the info with your friends and family.
Send the map via email
by going to the online
version.
C o m e o n e , c o m e a l l !
As our thank you to those participating and giving back to the Neighborhood Association, we are having Music in the Park the next day with free food!
Music in the park is back! Grab a neighbor, grab a friend. Join us for another evening concert in West Salem. Free Food!
Granville Park
Sunday, May 19
6-8p
Playing for more than 20 years, Front Page Band is a high energy R&B group ready to play your favorite old school tunes from the 80s & 90s.
F r o n t P a g e B a n d
Music In the park
Gardening Tips
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A great, quick way to dry herbs: just lay a sheet of newspaper on the seat of your car, arrange the herbs in a single layer, then roll up the windows and close the doors. Your herbs will be quickly dried to perfection. What's more, your car will smell great!
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West Salem Civic Club For those who cannot participate in our neighborhood yard sale on May 18th, the Civic Club will be holding its annual event again on June 1st. Space is rented at the facility for the sale and registration is required: [email protected]
Annual Yard Sale
June 1, 2013
7a-12p
It was further recommended by Attorney Andrews and Capt. Masencup that a committee be formed by community members to continue working directly with the owners to formulate and implement strategies to begin addressing some of the concerns raised.
As of 4/11/2013 I began gathering information from various city departments and governmental authorities to establish a reasonable scope of services we can expect from them specifically regarding the footbridge and the vegetation along business 40. I also stopped by the Royal Inn and thanked Mr. Jack Patel again for his attendance and willingness to work together moving forward. By 5/1/2013. I expect to have enough actionable information from the City and DOT to begin forming the suggested committee to further address these issues. I look forward to your continued participation and input as we continue to improve our neighborhood.
Royal Inn Meeting (continued from page 1)
~ Brandon Vickers
Don’t let the squash borer get the best of you! They are moths that lay their eggs on the stem of squash plants. Hatching larvae usually bore directly into the stem and feed internally for about 4-6 weeks, though some may feed externally prior to entering the stem.
Before you know it, your entire plant has wilted and quickly dies.
A natural way to help prevent the borer from destroying your squash is to keep dirt loosely piled on and around the base of your stem. The moth will not lay its eggs on the dirt.
What did the carrot say to the wheat? Lettuce rest, I'm feeling beet.
~ shel silverstein
Bingo was a hit! Don’t miss the next game night at the Civic Club Facility on May 11th, 7p.
Classifieds are offered free to West Salem neighbors (up to 3 consecutive months) wishing to sell personal items. Business advertisements are paid advertisements billed at the standard
rates.
Wanted
A garden shed for the West Salem Community Garden - Call Jeff 336.785.2152 A garden shed & tiller for the Diggs-Latham Elementary School Garden - Call Irma 336.773.0506
For Sale
All For Sale Items From Leslie, Call (336)777-0012
· Slide-in gas stove/oven, very clean and works great. White with black oven door and burners. $90 · Stainless steel double kitchen sink, good condition (no dents). Also good for utility room, greenhouse. $35 · Rabbit/ferret/guinea pig Indoor cage – Top of the line 42”x 24”x16” exercise area, on wheels with easily removable 5” slide-out tray, grid floor, water bottle, ramp and loft. $40 ($90 new) · Rabbit/ferret/guinea pig Outdoor Cage – white cage without a bottom, horizontal grid; top and sides only (with tight doors) for placing on grass/clover so critter can graze safely in shade. $20 · Women’s gardening kit NEW – green plastic case with handles, floral gloves and 8 matching tools, spray bottle and ties. Great Mother’s Day gift! $20 · Wheely picnic basket /pack for outdoor events. Large wheels for bumpy terrain, stands by itself, blue canvas with zipper pockets holds ice packs, bottles, large meal. Reusable plates, glasses, cloth napkins & metal dining ware included. Bungie cords part of design for adding blanket etc. $20 · Paddle tennis racket – wooden, barely used (at Venice Beach CA!) $20 · Adjustable rolling Garment Rack – chrome, sturdy base 16” deep with wheels. Height & width adjust to maximum 65”x52”. $15 · Contemporary hanging chandelier with single large globe, tiffany-like panels of clear class, cord and plug. Can work with a dimmer. $25
For Rent
Civic Club- space available for events, parties, meetings, etc. 1,800 sqft. of meeting space, commercial-style kitchen, two bathrooms & adequate parking on 2! acres. Ideal for many activities. Discount rates for Club members. E-mail [email protected] for info.
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