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FREE SAND AND SANDBAGS

Arlington has free canvas bags and a pile of sand for any citizen needing to create their own sandbags. For further info citizens may call Chris White @ (703) 228-6555.

Local Crime Report – August 10, 2011

From the latest Crime Report:

• BANK ROBBERY, 08/04/11, 5500 block Lee Highway. On August 4 at 2:15 pm, an unknown man entered a bank. He announced a robbery and demanded money. The suspect then fled with cash. He is described as a white male with facial hair, in his late 50’s, 6’ tall with a medium build.  The suspect wore a light colored baseball cap, neon green shirt and light colored pants.  This man appears to be the same suspect who robbed three banks in Arlington this summer.
• BANK ROBBERY, 08/09/11, 5300 block of Lee Highway. On August 9 at 2:10 pm, an unknown man entered a bank. He implied a weapon and demanded money. The suspect then fled with cash. He is described as a white male around 50 years old, 5’9” tall with a thin build.  The suspect wore a light colored “driving” cap, a dark colored striped polo shirt and light colored pants.
• ROBBERY, 08/07/11, 1900 block of N. George Mason Drive. On August 7 at 1:15 am, a man was walking home from work when two unknown males approached him. The suspects assaulted him a brandished a knife. They stole cash and fled. Both suspects were teenage African American males. One was 6’2” with a skinny build wearing a black t-shirt and jeans. The other suspect was 5’8” with a thin build and wore a gray t-shirt and jeans.

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INFORMAL PLAYDATE FOR RISING KINDERGARTNERS

Welcome to Tuckahoe! Please join us for an informal play date for
rising Kindergartners.
When: Saturdays, August 13 and 27
Time: 10:00 am – Noon
Where: Parkhurst Playground
For: Basic information, meeting
future classmates, and FUN!
Note: The same information will be available at both times. We won’t
have a rain date, so hope for sun! Also, please bring your own snacks and water. Contact PTA Membership Co-Chairs Pam Howze
(pamelahowze@gmail.com or 703-254-4806), Holly Shumann (
hollyschumann@ymail.com) or Karla Brown (kapbrown@verizon.net)

BIG WALNUT PARK ESTIMATED COMPLETION EARLY OCTOBER

The Big Walnut project is progressing well. To date the General Contractor has completed the following:
. Demolition and removal of existing play ground.
. Survey and layout for the new playground.
. Installed 80% of the underground drain pits and pipes.
. Completed the placement of the concrete Seatwall.
. Completed 80% of concrete curbs and stairs.
. Completed 100% of the concrete sub-base for the Rubber Safety
surface.
. Completed 70% of the Segmented Unit Block Walls.

In the next 2 to 3 weeks, the Contractor would be completing the following:
. Site work (concrete and segmented unit blocks).
. Installation of playground structures/equipment.
. Placement of the rubber surface.

DETER AUTO THEFT —- FREE VIN ETCHING

The Arlington County Police Department invites citizens, military personnel and their families to a free auto theft deterrence event on Friday, June 10, 2011 on Fort Myer. Car owners can have their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etched into their exterior windows. It’s a quick, simple process that can reduce the chance of theft, or in the event of a theft, increase the likelihood the vehicle will be recovered quickly.

VIN etching does not affect the appearance of the vehicle. Trained etchers chemically engrave the VIN onto the main windows of the vehicle in inconspicuous locations. Some insurance companies offer discounts to the owners of VIN-etched vehicles.

A VIN-etched vehicle is harder to conceal when stolen, thus making it less attractive to car thieves. VIN etching also virtually eliminates any potential profit professional thieves might receive from selling windows and windshields through chop shops.

This event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fort Myer Commissary Parking Lot, (Joint Base Myer – Henderson Hall) at 523 Carpenter Rd, Fort Myer, VA 22211. Participants must provide at least one of the following: valid Driver’s license / I.D. / passport / CAC card or Government ID to gain access to the installation. The VIN etching process is being provided FREE of charge by the Arlington County Police Department, the Virginia State Police HEAT (Help Eliminate Auto Theft) Program and the FMMC Police Department.

By employing a wide range of efforts such as this detail, Arlington’s Auto Crimes Unit has made significant strides in reducing auto theft in Arlington County.

Burglaries / Unlawful Entries

During the month of May there have been several Burglaries / Unlawful Entries to homes under construction in the north side of the county. The homes are new and ones being renovated. Construction tools appears to be the target of the break ins. These thefts are happening on the weekends, times unknown. This past weekend the targets were single family homes, apartment buildings have also been targeted. Then police deduce that it will probably be more than one person and they will have a vehicle.

If you see any suspicious activity, please do not hesitate to call the non emergency number 703-558-2222.

ANNUAL CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING

We are honored to have Mr Chris Zimmerman the Chair of the Arlington County Board join us to answer your questions. There have been several meetings recently regarding residential structures much larger than surrounding structures. John Reeder will also provide us an update on his considerable efforts to bring a farmer’s market to Westover. Large conference room Westover library at 7pm.

We have one possibly two open slots on the civic association board. You contribute around 6 or so hours a year and in exchange you assist your neighbors in working with the County government and garner invaluable knowledge about the workings of the County government.

PROPOSED SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR GEORGE MASON DR.

On May 12th from 6 to 8 pm Arlington is holding an open house at the Arlington Hospital Hazel auditorium to discuss safety improvements for George Mason Dr. between Washington Blvd and Lee Highway.

CANCELED: Westover Easter Egg Hunt

CANCELED: Westover Easter Egg Hunt
After looking at 3 different weather channels for the last hour, the decision has been made to cancel the egg hunt. The fields are muddy, there is a high chance of rain throughout the morning and I would hate to set everything up only to be rained on.

Thank you all for your support. There is always next year!!

POSSIBLY CANCEL EASTER EGG HUNT

It’s not looking good for the Egg Hunt tomorrow. Right now, it’s 90% chance of rain and the fields are already pretty wet. Final decision at 8:00 tomorrow, Saturday, morning. Decision strategy: if it is raining or if it’s more than a 70% chance of rain at 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00, we will have to cancel the event.