HNA News: Yard Sale Sat. 10-2; "Dog" Walk Tonight!; Park Vandalized; Drug Dealing; etc.

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Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-Newsletter*

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Items appearing in the HNA E-Newsletter are deemed to be of general interest to neighbors but do not necessarily reflect the views of Halcyon Neighborhood Association (HNA), its Steering Committee, or the Editor. The Editor's introductory comments express her own personal viewpoint.

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Items in This E-Newsletter

1. HNA's Multi-Block Yard Sale, Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

2. Night-time Safety "Dog" Walk Tonight, Friday, June 8, 9:00 p.m. (and Note from HNA Neighborhood Watch Coordinator)

3.  A Note (and Request) from HNA Co-Chair John Steere re Neighborhood and Park Stewardship

4. Crime Watch Report: Halcyon Commons Park Vandalized (and Repaired!)

5. Crime Watch Report: Halcyon Court Neighbor Receives Warning/Veiled Threat Followed by Surveillance of Driveway

6. Crime Watch Report: Increase in Drug Dealing by Group of Teenagers

7. "Clearing the Energy" Ritual in Halcyon Commons Park, Saturday, June 9, 2:00-2:30 p.m.

8. Community Forum on South Branch Library (and Possible Relocation to Ed Roberts Campus), June 9, 10:30 a.m. - noon, AME Church, 2024 Ashby (plus link to article)

9. Link to Article on AC Transit Line Changes

10. Link to Article on Proposed Restaurant/Bar in Elmwood (College/Ashby)

11. Downtown Area Plan Meeting, Saturday, June 16, 2007, 10 am - 12:30 p.m.

* For Your Calendar: HNA Dates Scheduled for 2007

* Disaster Prep Supply Cache Wish List

* City of Berkeley: Useful Contact Information

Editor's Introductory Note:

Many thanks to the twelve folks who helped with our Work Party in Halcyon Commons last Sunday -- and to Whole Foods Market for once again making a generous contribution of delicious food as well as water, with extra special appreciation to Whole Foods Community Relations rep Nick Heustis, who came here on his day off to join us for a while in weeding and pruning. Our loving attention to the park turned out to be more important than ever, given the vandalism and the upswing in drug dealing we've experienced recently (see items 4-6). We did heavy pruning in some areas that had gotten overgrown, which has greatly opened up the sight lines in the park, with the goal of increasing safety and discouraging inappropriate uses. In addition to keeping sight lines open and ensuring prompt repair of vandalized areas (see item 4 , which includes a big thank-you to the City staff who helped get damaged sprinklers repairs in record time), we're doing our best to turn the energy around in both the park and nearby areas; see, for example, John Steere's eloquent appeal for more of us to create an ongoing positive presence in the park (item 3) as well as the announcement about the "Clearing the Energy" ritual  (item 7) a few of us will be holding after the yard sale this Saturday. Our proactive engagement as a community will help us weather recent challenges and set a boundary for the ongoing care of both the park and surrounding blocks.  This ongoing commitment -  comprised of dozens and eventually hundreds of small acts -  will make all the difference in ensuring the long-term safety and health of our neighborhood!

-Nancy Carleton, HNA Co-Chair and E-Newsletter Editor

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1. HNA's Multi-Block Yard Sale, Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Come support your neighbors who are participating in this Saturday's Multi-Block Yard Sale. Walk through the neighborhood, browse, and perhaps bring home a few items! This year, twenty households are participating at eighteen addresses as part of HNA's Multi-Block Yard Sale.

A reminder to participants: Toward the end of the sale,  HNA Steering Committee representatives John Steere and Tory Finn will be stopping by to collect your voluntary donation of a portion of your proceeds (suggested amount:  5-10% of proceeds, or more if you're feeling generous) for the HNA Disaster Supply Cache Fund, to be used to purchase supplies to help us be well organized as a neighborhood in the event of a major earthquake or other emergency. And remember to check out the placeholder at the end of most HNA E-Newsletters (including this one) listing supplies needed to round out the Supply Cache so we can save lives!

Halcyon Neighborhood Association's MULTI-BLOCK YARD SALE, Sat. 6/9, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

Great Stuff: Furniture, Electronics, Kids' Stuff, Tools, Household Items, Books, Clothes, Music (CDs, LPs) & More

Participating Households:

3041, 3044 & 3048 Halcyon Court

2312, 2316, 2326 & 2329 Webster Street

2218 Ashby Avenue (corner Deakin);

3020, 3048 & 3103 Deakin Street

2132, 2221 (corner Fulton) & 2314 Prince Street

2116, 2141 & 2159 Emerson Street

3033 Wheeler Street

All of these households are located in Halcyon neighborhood southwest of Ashby/Telegraph & east of Shattuck.

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2. Night-time Safety "Dog" Walk Tonight, Friday, June 8, 9:00 p.m. (and Note from HNA Neighborhood Watch Coordinator)

Another Night-time Safety "Dog" Walk will take place this evening, Friday, June 8. Meet at the picnic table at Halcyon Commons Park (Halcyon Court at Prince Street) at 9 p.m. Please arrive promptly as we will leave to walk through the surrounding neighborhood. HNA Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Dawn Rubin sent the following message about these community-building walks:

We've started the evening "dog" walks around the neighborhood again over the past several weeks.  We generally meet in the evening to walk, talk, and get to know one another, catch up on news, and see what's going on all over Halcyon neighborhood (from Telegraph to Adeline, and from Woolsey to Ashby).  The walks build community and let everyone in our neighborhood know that we care about what goes on here.  We'll greet everyone we see, going out of our way to say hello to people we don't yet know.  With youth, we will be particularly aware of the fact that these are "our kids" and our future  -  it's up to us to look after them in a loving way to help them make wise choices.

We follow some general guidelines for safety.  Fewer than three people may not be safe, so we only start if there are at least three or four people who've committed.  Under no circumstances will we do anything that would endanger us or anyone else.  We always have a cell phone with us, in case something needs to be reported. People bring dogs if they have them (for fun, dog exercise, and safety), but NO DOG IS REQUIRED.  Come join us!

Ciao,
Dawn

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3.  A Note (and Request) from HNA Co-Chair John Steere re Neighborhood and Park Stewardship

HNA Co-Chair John Steere submitted the following letter to neighbors:

Dear Neighbors,

I'd like to ask you to make a simple statement of caring about your neighborhood and its emblem, Halcyon Commons,  by spending a little time in the park each week -  by making a point to walk through it, by sitting and reading on one of its benches, or by playing on its turf, or other. Why?  As many of you would agree, Halcyon Commons [Halcyon Court at Prince Street] is the heart of our neighborhood, a defining symbol of its open and community-spirited character, and is truly one of the jewels of South Berkeley that WE as residents created and still maintain.  Unfortunately, there's been an upswing in drug dealing in the area over the past few weeks as well as vandalism in the park [see item 4], which included substantial graffiti to the handcrafted Father Sun bench at the south end of the park. Both the drug dealing and the vandalism are the most serious we've experienced in the eleven years since the commons was completed. In addition, Nancy Carleton (HNA Co-Chair and one of the park's founders) was the other day told of threats against her in a disturbing conversation that took place in the park [see item 5].  We need to counter these negative activities with a strong message that drug dealing, vandalism, and intimidation will not be tolerated in our park or neighborhood. It is a demonstrated fact that "good" uses push out "bad" (i.e., antisocial) uses in public spaces, so the pleasant act of spending time in the park is the primary way we can reclaim it for the positive spirit that created this place. I would especially encourage the men of our neighborhood to make a point to walk through the park and to take time there, since that will reinforce a protective message. Besides, it will offer you the opportunity to meet your neighbors in the commons - or simply enjoy some quiet, reflective moments. Even five minutes now and then would make a difference.

This is OUR park and OUR neighborhood. I urge you to show up for it and for one another by taking a little time each week to spend time in the park and send a gentle message that you care for it by simply being in it. Thanks for your interest and congenial stewardship for the place we live. Hope to see you in the commons!

-John Steere
HNA Co-Chair and park steward

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4. Crime Watch Report: Halcyon Commons Park Vandalized (and Repaired!)

Last weekend as we were preparing for one of our regular Work Parties in Halcyon Commons Park, we noticed flooding in the southern end due to vandalized sprinkler heads, resulting in water soaking into the pathways and running into the street rather than going to plants. It turned out that ALL the sprinklers on the south end of the park had been vandalized (18 total). This damage required immediate attention to (a) stop the loss of water; and (b) ensure that the plants get the water they need. This problem was clearly the result of vandalism, the worst the park has sustained in its eleven years. While over the years we've occasionally had a pop-up sprinkler head or two damaged by vandal, this was a more widespread, much nastier effort. We'd knew we needed to get it fixed right away not only to prevent the water waste but also to send a message that the park is well cared for and this vandalism will not be allowed to stand.

The vandalism also included major graffiti to the handcrafted wooden Father Sun bench (which some may not realize was crafted out of recycled old-growth wood salvaged from a 100-year old railway bridge in Santa Cruz). It  took a volunteer several hours of sanding and refinishing to begin the repairs to the bench last Sunday (and we'll be finishing up the staining and oiling this Saturday). Again, this is the worst vandalism we've experienced in the eleven years since the park was completed (although we occasionally get graffiti, it has typically been on signs and metal objects, not on the handcrafted features of the park).

We have noticed that there has been an upswing in drug dealing in the area over the past few weeks, as well as people camping out. We have been communicating with the Police Department about this and again are doing our part as a neighborhood to address it (night-time safety dog walks, trimming the bushes in the park to open up sight lines and eliminate places that are sheltered from view, promptly reporting problem behavior to the police, etc.). Our intention is to send a strong message that vandalism and drug dealing will not be allowed to stand in our park. Having repairs done in a timely fashion is an important complement to this message (just as we removed the graffiti within days of it happening).

Last Sunday, as noted earlier, we held one of our regular work parties in the park; although we had a smaller crew than we sometimes do (a dozen during the course of the day as opposed to twenty or more), many of us worked for four to six hours, so we put in a lot of labor - at least fifty cumulative hours. Because of recent crimes in the neighborhood (including an armed robbery on Prince Street, a noticed upswing in drug dealing, and the vandalism of both the sprinkler heads and major graffiti on the handcrafted Father Sun bench ), we focused on heavy pruning to improve the sight lines in the park (for example, the Father Sun bench, which had become a problem area, is no longer obscured by heavy rosemary bushes, but can be seen clearly from the street directly across) as well as removal of graffiti (a friend of John Steere's who used to live in the neighborhood sanded and oiled the bench with the help of an Oakland neighbor).

We were very pleased that City of Berkeley staf f involved responded quickly to our request for a prompt repair of the damaged sprinkler heads. Special thanks to our park's staff gardener Tom (who placed the work order), Maintenance Supervisor Bob Maron (who got the ball rolling), and to the new Director of the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department WIlliam Rogers (who responded from Seattle to our plea that this be made a priority). David, the maintenance crew member who did the actual repairs to the system, couldn't have been sweeter. Thanks as well to Jim Hynes of the City Manager's Office, and our councilmember, Kriss Worthington, who also helped speed things along.

We really appreciate the City's prompt response to this matter and believe it's a worthwhile investment in keeping Halcyon Commons park well tended and sending a strong message that we care about our small but important greenspace and will do whatever's necessary to protect it.

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5. Crime Watch Report: Halcyon Court Neighbor Receives Warning/Veiled Threat Followed by Surveillance of Driveway

HNA Co-Chair (and E-News Editor) Nancy Carleton reports the following:

This past Monday afternoon, as I was walking through the park with my dogs, I ended up in a lengthy conversation with a rather  tough-looking fellow who was sitting on the black bench in Halcyon Commons park. Per my usual practice, I greet everyone I see in the park with a hello. I'd said hello as I passed, but he initially ignored me with a blank, cold stare. When I was about twelve feet past him, he addressed me, giving me a chilling warning, the gist of which was that I'd been really stupid to allow my picture to be in the paper (the recent East Bay Daily News article on our night-time safety dog walks) and that word was now out on the Street that I was a snitch. He kept repeating that I could well be killed for this, that they know my name, where I live, what I look like, what my dogs look like, etc. While he did not threaten me directly himself and it's hard to know what his motivation was, it also didn't  feel like an entirely "friendly warning," but more like a not-so-veiled threat. I chose to have a conversation with him, to let him know where I'm coming from (I'm not "declaring war" on anyone - just trying to protect and safeguard the neighborhood and park we've worked hard to create; I told him a bit about the history of the park, which was created by the neighbors, etc.) and, hopefully, to humanize myself and encourage the idea that the space we've created in the park needs to be respected. In some ways it was a fascinating conversation and I learned a lot about his perspective. At the same time, it was a chilling experience, especially since it was followed the next day by two men clearly scoping out our driveway at 3044 Halcyon (see below).

Descriptions: The man on the park bench Monday was seated so it was hard to tell his exact height, but he was a large, solid African-American male, medium to heavy build, probably 5 feet 10 or 11, dark complexion, probably late twenties/early thirties, no facial hair. He was wearing an olive green T-shirt tied as bandanna across his forehead and head, a black T-shirt with white "Lovemakers" logo on the front, and baggy grayish sweatpants. I hadn't seen him in the park before.

The two men sitting on the black bench in the park the next day, clearly casing out the driveway of our house and staring down my housemate as she got in her car, looked to be in their late thirties or forties. They were African-American males on the tall, thin side (5 feet 10 or 11), and both were wearing jeans. One was bald with sunglasses, and one had very short, cropped hair with a mustache and a pockmarked face. They got up and kept staring at my housemate as she left, then proceeded down the street toward Whole Foods Market.

Both these incidents were passed on to the Area Coordinator for our neighborhood and to our beat officers, who have been most helpful, including doing more frequent patrols of the area around our house and the park. While the intent is probably more to intimidate than to do actual harm to us, this has not been a pleasant experience! We would appreciate it if neighbors would call the police promptly if they notice anyone unfamiliar appearing to case our house or driveway.

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6. Crime Watch Report: Increase in Drug Dealing by Group of Teenagers

Neighbors on Webster, Halcyon, Prince, and Deakin Street have reported seeing a group of teenagers who are clearly dealing drugs in the neighborhood (they meet people briefly and exchange small items). They tend to move around a lot, so it has been hard to get the police here quickly enough to catch them in the act. While the following description is vague in terms of some of the individuals, once you become aware of this threesome that often hangs out together, you may start to notice them more and more. If you see this group spending time in your area, please report it promptly to the police (981-5900 is the nonemergency line) and ask the dispatcher to send our beat officer by just to check things out. Give the best description you can. Over time, the various beat officers will also be able to distinguish this group from other teenagers in the neighborhood who are just going about their business:

General description: Three youth, often joined by a fourth or fifth (the three are pretty consistent; the fourth or fifth may be buying as opposed to selling). The main three are composed of: One short (5 feet 3 or 4?) white male teen with long hair sometimes tied in a ponytail. He has light brown hair and a mustache (possibly a goatee). He sometimes wears a brocade jacket. Two African American male teens, one very tall (6 feet 2?), who sometimes wears a red-and-white polka dot jacket or a hooded dark jacket, and the other much shorter (though not quite as short as the white teen), possibly 5 feet 5 or 6. Hard to determine exact ages - could be high school age or slightly older. A fourth teen who is sometimes seen with these three is a tall white red-haired youth. These teens sometimes travel by foot, sometimes bike. They frequently sit on one of the two benches in the park, and have also been spotted several times at the Deakin at Woolsey bollard and on Prince and Webster Streets.

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7. "Clearing the Energy" Ritual in Halcyon Commons Park, Saturday, June 9, 2:00-2:30 p.m.

If you're so inclined, you're invited to join a small group of neighbors who will be partaking in an informal "clearing the energy" ritual this Saturday in Halcyon Commons Park (Halcyon Court at Prince Street). If you like, feel free to bring drums, rattles, and/or sage. We'll meet at the Father Sun bench toward the south end of the park for this short but powerful ritual intended to clear out unwanted energy and rededicate this precious greenspace for positive uses.

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8. Community Forum on South Branch Library (and Possible Relocation to Ed Roberts Campus), June 9, 10:30 a.m. - noon, AME Church, 2024 Ashby (plus link to article)

"Cramped South Berkeley Library Considers Proposal to Relocate"

http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/article.cfm?issue=06-08-07&storyID=27223

Community Forum on South Branch Library: Identifying Library Needs of South Berkeley

*AND* Exploring Relocating to the Ed Roberts Campus

http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/weblog/2007/05/community_forum.php

The public is cordially invited to a community forum to discuss possibilities for addressing library needs in South Berkeley. The forum will be hosted by the Berkeley Public Library and will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2007, 10:30 am to noon at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E.), 2024 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley.

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9. Link to Article on AC Transit Line Changes

"AC Transit Line Changes, No Cuts, Planned for June 24"
http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/article.cfm?issue=06-08-07&storyID=27226

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10. Link to Article on Proposed Restaurant/Bar in Elmwood (College/Ashby)

A neighbor forwarded the following article [Editor's Note: HNA has not taken a position on this issue]:

"Commentary: Elmwood Doesn't Need a Big Bar Without Parking"

http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/article.cfm?issue=06-08-07&storyID=27244

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11. Downtown Area Plan Meeting, Saturday, June 16, 2007, 10 am - 12:30 p.m.

City Staff forwarded the following announcement:

DOWNTOWN AREA PLAN: PROGRESS-TO-DATE & LAND USE OPTIONS

A Public Workshop on June 16th

The Downtown Area Plan Advisory Committee (DAPAC) has made significant progress in developing goals and policies for Downtown Berkeley.  DAPAC has been looking at a range of issues, such as open space, housing affordability and diversity, historic preservation, transportation, parking, environmental sustainability, and ways to make Downtown more attractive. 

DAPAC has also begun to consider what Downtown should look like 15-20 years from now.  Where might new parks and plazas be located?  Where should the buses run, where should the cars park?  Should streets be narrowed for street trees, landscaping, and pedestrian amenities?  How tall should buildings be and what are the consequences of building more or less? 

Come hear a summary of what DAPAC is considering, where consensus appears to be emerging, and what issues are unresolved -- followed by an opportunity for YOU to weigh in.  We hope you can join us.

What: Downtown Area Plan Workshop on Planning & Design Options
When: Saturday, June 16, 2007, 10 am - 12:30pm

Where: Berkeley High School Library, corner of Allston Way & Milvia Street

All are welcome.  Participants are encouraged ride bikes, walk or take public transportation.  Universal access provided.

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* For Your Calendar: HNA Dates Scheduled for 2007

Dates set as of May 2007 (verify a few weeks before event by checking HNA E-Newsletter):

Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Multi-Block Yard Sale, throughout the neighborhood

Saturday, June 9, 2-2:30 p.m., "Clearing the Energy" Ritual in Halcyon Commons Park (Halcyon at Prince)

Sunday, June 24, 6-8 p.m., Halcyon Community Potluck, 2116 Emerson (between Wheeler & Shattuck)

Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Work Party in Halcyon Commons Park

Tuesday, August 7, 6-8:30 p.m., National Night Out Against Crime, Potluck in Park 6-7:30 p.m., walk through larger neighborhood 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 30, 4:00-5:55 p.m., Disaster Supply Cache Drill, including Fire Drill, driveway of 3044-B Halcyon and Halcyon Commons Park

Sunday, September 30, 6-8 p.m., Halcyon Community Potluck, location TBD

Saturday, October 27, Fall Mulching in Park with help from Cal volunteers of Berkeley Project

Sunday, October 28, 4-6 p.m., Big Neighborhood Watch Community Meeting, Chochmat HaLev (location to be confirmed)

Sunday, January 13, 2008, 5-8:30, Post-Holiday Progressive Potluck, four locations TBD

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* Disaster Prep Supply Cache Wish List

HNA's Disaster Prep Supply Cache contains items intended to benefit the entire neighborhood in the event of disaster. You can help us have what we need on hand in two ways: (1) Make a tax-deductible financial contribution to Berkeley Partners for Parks (BPFP, our nonprofit fiscal sponsor), earmarked Halcyon Disaster Prep, which will go toward purchasing additional supplies, and mail or drop off to HNA Treasurer Susan Hunter, 3044 Halcyon Court, Berkeley, CA 94705. (2) Contribute any of the following items in-kind (supplies MUST be new or in GOOD condition):

Batteries (AA, C, D), regular & rechargeable; Battery Recharger for AA, C, D; Quality Walkie-Talkies with 8-mile range, 22 channels (i.e., Motorola Talkabout T5500 two-way radios); Axes; Crow Bars, Hard Hats; Other Tools for Search & Rescue; Head Lamps; Heavy-duty Flashlights; Bullhorn; Laptop Computer with rechargeable power supply & USB port; Flashcard (for storing neighborhood database to transfer to laptop); Sheets (freshly laundered or new; good for first aid); Blankets; First Aid Supplies; Gas Siphon (for extracting gas from cars to run generator); 5-Gallon Drums for long-term gas storage; Work Gloves; Large Camping Tents (with all parts!); Coleman or similar Gas or Propane Stove; Shelving for Shed.

Contact HNA Co-Chair and Cache Coordinator Nancy Carleton at <ngc2@mindspring.com> or 644-0172 to contribute supplies.

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* City of Berkeley: Useful Contact Information

Police

Police Emergency Number:  911 (from landline); 981-5911(from cell; preprogram with this number)

Police Nonemergency Number: 981-5900

Link to beat maps and a list of beat officers:

http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/police/department/beatinfo/beatlineup.html

In Halcyon neighborhood, west of Fulton is Beat 10, east of Fulton is Beat 9.

Other City Departments:

Neighborhood Services Liaison Jim Hynes <jhynes@ci.berkeley.ca.us> 981-2493

Public Works Customer Service: 644-6620 (streets, sidewalks, graffiti, sewers, litter, storm drains, street lights)

Tree Trimming/Planting (Forestry): 644-6566

Written Communication with City Council:

To comment to City Council, cut and paste the following email addresses:

City Clerk <clerk@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Mayor Tom Bates <Mayor@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Linda Maio <LMaio@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Darryl Moore <DMoore@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Max Anderson <MAnderson@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Dona Spring <DSpring@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Laurie Capitelli <LCapitelli@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Betty Olds <BOlds@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Kriss Worthington <KWorthington@ci.berkeley.ca.us>,

Councilmember Gordon Wozniak <GWozniak@ci.berkeley.ca.us>

Representatives for Our Neighborhood:

Councilmember Max Anderson (District 3) 981-7130

West side of Wheeler Street to west (except for Woolsey between Wheeler and Shattuck)

Councilmember Kriss Worthington (District 7) 981-7170

East side of Wheeler to east (includes block of Woolsey from Wheeler to Shattuck)

Mayor Tom Bates 981-7100

Zoning Adjustments Board:

To comment to the Zoning Adjustments Board regarding projects on their calendar, email:

Zoning Adjustments Board <zab@ci.berkeley.ca.us>

(best to submit your comments 10 days prior to meeting for inclusion in the advance packet to board members, but late submissions will be distributed the evening of the meeting)

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The Halcyon Neighborhood Association E-Newsletter:  The HNA E-Newsletter forwards occasional crime-watch notices as well as items of general interest to neighbors in the Ashby/Telegraph/Woolsey/Adeline area of south Berkeley (HNA's borders), including announcements about community-building potlucks, greening projects, disaster preparedness meetings, and work parties in Halcyon Commons Park. If you're receiving this email, you probably either signed up at a neighborhood event or a neighbor forwarded it to you. Please note that to prevent spam, HNA always uses bcc and does not share your email address with third parties. If you wish to be removed from this list, please reply to HNA Co-Chair Nancy Carleton/Halcyon Neighborhood Association <ngc2@mindspring.com>. Feel free to pass the HNA E-Newsletter on to other neighbors you think might be interested.

To submit items for the newsletter:   Email unformatted content or links (no graphics or attachments) to HNA E-Newsletter Editor Nancy Carleton <ngc2@mindspring.com>. Crime-watch reports and news about neighbors is especially welcome. Please note that due to the volunteer nature of the endeavor, the E-Newsletter does not typically include "letters to the editor" or "commentary," but will gladly include links to such items written by neighbors in the Ashby/Telegraph/Woolsey/Adeline area and published elsewhere (the Berkeley Daily Planet has a large section devoted to opinion).

HNA Listserve:  If you would like to receive messages (and participate in discussions) on the HNA Listserve, please reply to Halcyon Neighborhood Association <ngc2@mindspring.com> indicating your interest, and you will receive an invitation to join. [The HNA Listserve is currently inactive but can be revived if enough neighbors show interest.]

HNA Blog:  If you would like to view previous newsletters online (and comment via a blog format, though this is a low-activity blog), please visit http://halcyoncourt.blogspot.com/

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