Oakside

Neighborhood Crime Watch

The Oakside Neighborhood Crime Watch was established many years ago. No
record of the exact year is available. The role of the Watch is not one of security
or crime fighting but one of crime prevention.

Block Captains are volunteers and act as liaison for their neighbors. They
observe their assigned areas and as one example, advise the neighbor who
might be leaving a tool shed open when they are away. That could lead to items
being stolen. Other unsafe conditions would also be brought to a neighbor’s
attention. They also provide information and encourage support and
participation in the program.

If a stranger enters the park a Watch member would approach in a friendly

manner and offer assistance (but other residents could also do this). If the
person refuses to cooperate, their description would be noted and 911 called.
Note if a resident or a watch member sees a ‘prowler’ during dark hours, for the
sake of safety, they should not be approached. A call to 911 is the proper thing
to do.

(reprinted from the January, 2016 Oakside Observer)

Current Roster(March, 2019)

Chairpperson – Richard Lepage

Agate North – Dick Averill Agate South – Andy Crites

Pearl North – John Ballantine Pearl South – Lance Deavers

Lark North – Frank Lent Lark South – Al Gage

Pleasant North – Don Webster Pleasant South – Bill Visser

Linnet – Wayne Le Vac

Cherry, Peach, 14th – Lawton Coleman

At-large – Dave Herre Clubhouse – Randy Howard

Royal , Bayberry – vacant Cameo – vacant

A Partial List of Former Members of Oakside Neighborhood Watch

John Warners (Chairperson) Traver Knight (Co-Chairperson)

Bob Barnett Bill Canetto

Jack Dunlop Don Engelhaupt

Al Holmes Don Hoorelbeck

Robert (Pete) Marsh Don Palmer

Bob Perrault Jim Soyke

Dave Tobin