Thank you for your understanding during the 'construction' phase of our Westwood Volunteer Crew Blogsite. This site is my first attempt at a BLOG; because I discovered another program that enables the reader to search and reference older posts more easily, I have imported all of the contents of this BLOG to another site. The new BLOG address is:
http://westwoodvolunteercrews.wordpress.com/
I believe this new site will make it a bit easier to scan information, and while this humble "Blogger" site has been functional, the new BLOG site behaves faster. As soon as I learn more about it, the new site may also have the ability for adding live feed.
Thank you for your patience. The goal of our BLOG is to enable our community to access important information as quickly as possible so many thanks for your understanding regarding this change midstream.
Sincerely,
Patti McClurg
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Saturday, November 10, 2007
WESTWOOD VOLUNTEER DONATION STORE
OPEN 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Westwood
Urgent Needs Requested:
NEED Volunteers/Donations
CURRENTLY LOW ON FOOD
Bring Donations Directly to Store
NEW CLOTHING ONLY
Urgent Needs Requested:
NEED Volunteers/Donations
CURRENTLY LOW ON FOOD
Bring Donations Directly to Store
NEW CLOTHING ONLY
Poway Unified Instrument Drive
If you are interested in donating an instrument, know of someone who might, or might have connections in the music industry, please contact me either by email or phone (858-679-1360).
Help Providing Home-Cooked Meals
Meals Assistance Groups
Contacts for Helping Get Meals to Fire Displaced Families
Lotsahelpinghands.com
november@ingredientz.com
(Offering Turkey Dinner Specials)
Contacts for Helping Get Meals to Fire Displaced Families
Lotsahelpinghands.com
november@ingredientz.com
(Offering Turkey Dinner Specials)
Monday, November 5, 2007
MORE AVAILABLE SERVICES TO FIRE VICTIMS
FREE VISION CORRECTION SURGERY
Gordon Binder and Weiss Vision Institute
Provided for Fire Victims
ON Saturday, 12-08-07
Gordon Binder and Weiss Vision Institute
Provided for Fire Victims
ON Saturday, 12-08-07
Apply or nominate someone
Contact Hollie King
858-455-6800
800-639-8474
Buddhist Congregation Donations
Relief Funds to Fire Families
As long as Funds Available
Awarded $500 to Cedar Fire Families
Must present Photo ID
FREE Women's Fire Victim Support Group
Meets Every Wednesday 7-9 pm
Meetings begin 11/07/07
Pamela Underwood's Art Studio
Located in Poway
Register at (619) 857-8820
Request Property Reassessment
San Diego County Tax Assessor
Call (858) 505-6262
AVAILABLE RENTAL UNITS FOR FIRE VICTIMS
Sunrise Mgmt Company
Contact Camille Cappello
Fjellestad, Barrett & Short
Property Management
Furniture Donations/Discounts
Fashion Furniture Rental of San Diego is providing discounts and services to fire-displaced families and is also designating some furniture to be donated on a case by case basis to individuals/families that did not have insurance.
Individuals or families in need of furniture donations are encouraged to contact Melissa Miller, Residential Account Executive, Fashion Furniture Rental at their showroom at (858) 300-4200 or (619) 733-4875 (cell) for assistance through the donation process.
Individuals or families in need of furniture donations are encouraged to contact Melissa Miller, Residential Account Executive, Fashion Furniture Rental at their showroom at (858) 300-4200 or (619) 733-4875 (cell) for assistance through the donation process.
Property Tax Reassessment Info
This information is provided courtesy of Merrilee Boyack, Deputy Mayor of Poway, and a Cedar Fire Survivor, following a discussion with the County Assessors's Office.
She cautions, in the words of President Ronald Reagan "Trust but verify".
The following link will provide more detailed information:
http://www.sdarcc.com/
(not to be confused with the Red Cross site at sdarc.org)
IF YOU FILE THE CALAMITY CLAIM FORM (check above website as well as City of Poway site at http://www.poway.org/)
Your tax payment is placed on hold and penalities will be assessed. Your property will then be reassessed (form will trigger it--you don't need to do anything else). Tax Collector will then send out an adjusted tax bill for you to pay. You will pay the lower, adjusted amount.
When you acquire a permit to rebuild your house, the County Assessor is notified, and your property will again be reassessed.
IF YOU BUILD A SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR HOUSE, your tax assessment will be the same as it was under full Proposition 13 protection.
IF YOU BUILD A SMALLER HOME, it will be the lesser of the previous assessed value or the full market value-- whichever is LESS.
IF YOU BUILD A BIGGER HOME, you will have the same assessment as you did before PLUS the additional square footage of the enlargement is reassessed and added.
For example, if you previously were assessed on a 2,000 sq. ft. home and built a 3,000 sq. ft. home, your new assessment would include the previous assessment value of the 2,000 sq. ft. home, plus the added assessment for the 1,000 sq. ft. increase.
It is important to submit the Calamity Claim Form as soon as possible.
She cautions, in the words of President Ronald Reagan "Trust but verify".
The following link will provide more detailed information:
http://www.sdarcc.com/
(not to be confused with the Red Cross site at sdarc.org)
IF YOU FILE THE CALAMITY CLAIM FORM (check above website as well as City of Poway site at http://www.poway.org/)
Your tax payment is placed on hold and penalities will be assessed. Your property will then be reassessed (form will trigger it--you don't need to do anything else). Tax Collector will then send out an adjusted tax bill for you to pay. You will pay the lower, adjusted amount.
When you acquire a permit to rebuild your house, the County Assessor is notified, and your property will again be reassessed.
IF YOU BUILD A SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR HOUSE, your tax assessment will be the same as it was under full Proposition 13 protection.
IF YOU BUILD A SMALLER HOME, it will be the lesser of the previous assessed value or the full market value-- whichever is LESS.
IF YOU BUILD A BIGGER HOME, you will have the same assessment as you did before PLUS the additional square footage of the enlargement is reassessed and added.
For example, if you previously were assessed on a 2,000 sq. ft. home and built a 3,000 sq. ft. home, your new assessment would include the previous assessment value of the 2,000 sq. ft. home, plus the added assessment for the 1,000 sq. ft. increase.
It is important to submit the Calamity Claim Form as soon as possible.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
FREE NEW MUNIRE CRIBS FOR FIRE VICTIMS
USA Baby has generously made arrangements with a top crib manufacturer, Munire, to make available at least 100 FREE new Munire cribs to recent San Diego fire victims.
USA Baby will also make available other special packages and deals for San Diego fire victims.
To make arrangements for your free or discounted crib call USA Baby at
(858) 578-3334
Disclaimer: Verification and proof of loss of home is required, USA Baby reserves the right to limit this offer to ONLY individuals that can show proof of their loss and hardship. See store for details.Valid only at this store location: 9262 Miramar Road San Diego, CA 92126 858.578.3334
USA Baby will also make available other special packages and deals for San Diego fire victims.
To make arrangements for your free or discounted crib call USA Baby at
(858) 578-3334
Disclaimer: Verification and proof of loss of home is required, USA Baby reserves the right to limit this offer to ONLY individuals that can show proof of their loss and hardship. See store for details.Valid only at this store location: 9262 Miramar Road San Diego, CA 92126 858.578.3334
Saturday, November 3, 2007
THANK YOU!
Our Westwood neighborhood wishes to thank the many who worked so hard to hold the front line in protecting our community. Our hearts are extended to our neighbors who lost their homes as the fire entered Westwood, and our gratitude to those personnel who held the fire back from consuming many more.
So thank you to:
Our local Rancho Bernardo Fire Station 33
Our local Rancho Bernardo Fire Station 33
California Department of Forestry (CDF)
Our Military Forces, Navy, and National Guard
San Diego Police and County Sheriffs
Thousands of Firefighters from throughout California,
as well as Mexico,
and Councilman Brian Maienschein and his staff for their personal service in walking the streets to get word to us about our homes, and their continued help in the recovery process.
Friday, November 2, 2007
FREE PHOTO RESTORATION-FIRE LOSS
Lori Neumann Family Photography
http://www.photographybyloribus.com/
loribus-4art@yahoo.com
(858) 335-1421
http://www.photographybyloribus.com/
loribus-4art@yahoo.com
(858) 335-1421
FREE SCHOOL PHOTO REPRINTS
The Impressionist Photography
Contact School Secretary
Affected Poway Schools:
Painted Rock - Spring; Turtleback - Fall/Spring; Poway High - Fall; Sundance - Spring; Deer Canyon - Spring; Midlan - Fall 07; Garden Road - Fall 07
Contact School Secretary
Affected Poway Schools:
Painted Rock - Spring; Turtleback - Fall/Spring; Poway High - Fall; Sundance - Spring; Deer Canyon - Spring; Midlan - Fall 07; Garden Road - Fall 07
FREE Sealy Mattress Set from Living Spaces Furniture
Fire victims are being offered the choice between twin, double, queen, or California Mattress sets (one FREE set per household) which much be picked up at one of Living Spaces Furniture's two locations in the Los Angeles area.
This offer is valid through December 2008, and recipients must provide FEMA award or insurance verification with address that matches driver's license. Call 1-877-266-7300 for more information.
This offer is valid through December 2008, and recipients must provide FEMA award or insurance verification with address that matches driver's license. Call 1-877-266-7300 for more information.
Chaplain Services
Christian Chaplain
Hospital and Seniors Experience
Contact vsquare@san.rr.com
Prayer Support Also Available for San Rafael Parishoners. Guardian Angels assigned to fire families upon request.
Contact Beth Siebel @ 673-1040
Hospital and Seniors Experience
Contact vsquare@san.rr.com
Prayer Support Also Available for San Rafael Parishoners. Guardian Angels assigned to fire families upon request.
Contact Beth Siebel @ 673-1040
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Toys Donated by San Diego Center for Play Therapy
Child/Family Counseling of Rancho Bernardo
Wishes to replace toy of child's request
Amy Wickstrom awickstrom@sdplay.org
Call (858) 675-9600 X-1
FREE Dumpster Delivery
FREE Delivery and Pick Up
Dr. Demo Demolitoin Svcs
Attn: Ricky Montanez
187 Mace Street, #B2
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-3366
Must clarify in writing
Prior to dumpster delivery on site
Call Dr. Demo (CA Lic #764287)
Dr. Demo Demolitoin Svcs
Attn: Ricky Montanez
187 Mace Street, #B2
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-3366
Must clarify in writing
Prior to dumpster delivery on site
Call Dr. Demo (CA Lic #764287)
WELCOME TO OUR RB BLOG
In order to accommodate the "running start" undertaken by Westwood's Volunteer Coordinator, Valerie Brown, this BLOG has been established to help expedite and facilitate the process of matching the specific need requests of those displaced by the recent fires with the many willing volunteers of our Westwood community wanting to help in rebuilding the neighborhood.
We sincerely hope it aids in getting the word out to the community, and wish to especially thank Valerie Brown for stepping forward to coordinate such an immense array of resources and needs into an efficient Volunteer Crew. Also check the Westwood Club website http://www.rbwestwoodclub.com/ for more updates and details, as efforts progress.
We sincerely hope it aids in getting the word out to the community, and wish to especially thank Valerie Brown for stepping forward to coordinate such an immense array of resources and needs into an efficient Volunteer Crew. Also check the Westwood Club website http://www.rbwestwoodclub.com/ for more updates and details, as efforts progress.
PACE TEAM WORK for 11-10-07
Hi Team
The pace has been incredible and so has the success of our team in providing assistance and support to families who have lost their homes, families that suffered extreme water damage and those families that experienced a lot of exterior damage to their property. Here are some opportunities coming up this weekend that you can help with:
#1 - Saturday, a home off of Highland Valley road did not burn but had
extreme smoke damage and potential erosion issues. Help is needed removing all the items out of the house, placing sand bags and erosion snakes throughout the property. 8:30am to 4:00pm Need approx 10-15 volunteers
#2 - Saturday, a home in RB needs help placing sand bags to bank behind house to prevent erosion issues. 1:30pm to 4:00pm. Need approx 10-15 volunteers
#3 - Saturday, a home in RB needs debris removal and areas sifted for family valuables that hopefully survived the fire. 8:30am to 4:00pm. Need 20-2 volunteers
#4 - Saturday, a home in Ramona needs debris removal and areas sifted for family valuables. 8:30am to 4:00pm. Need 20-25 volunteers
#5 - Any Day, Sand Bag filling at the Recovery Center in RB and 4 locations in Poway. The Poway locations are identified on the following site www.ci.poway.ca.us/index.aspx?page=867 8:30am to 4:00pm. Need 50-60 volunteers.
#6 - Friday or Saturday, Nov 9 or 10, helping a family in RB who lost their apartment move into new location. Need 5-8 volunteers
#7 - Saturday, La Jolla Indian Reservation, a home on the reservation needs debris removal and areas sifted for family valuables. 8:30am to 4:00pm. Need 20-25 volunteers
E-mail me back and let me know which opportunity you want to sign up for. Go to our website at http://www.ffcc-sd.org/ for what to wear and what to bring.
We are still looking for donations for meals to put in gift baskets that we will be delivering to families who lost their homes and to continue each
month until they get back in their homes. Please help us get the word out.
Look forward to hearing from you. I'm sure there will be changes between now and Saturday so stay light on your feet. Much help is needed so get the word out and let's go make history this weekend.
Remember, no food packaging event this weekend Nov 11. This has been rescheduled to Dec 2nd. Come and help us put together 50,000 meals for local families in need and families in Tanzania, Africa. Go to our web-site for more information.
Thanks
Phil Harris
The pace has been incredible and so has the success of our team in providing assistance and support to families who have lost their homes, families that suffered extreme water damage and those families that experienced a lot of exterior damage to their property. Here are some opportunities coming up this weekend that you can help with:
#1 - Saturday, a home off of Highland Valley road did not burn but had
extreme smoke damage and potential erosion issues. Help is needed removing all the items out of the house, placing sand bags and erosion snakes throughout the property. 8:30am to 4:00pm Need approx 10-15 volunteers
#2 - Saturday, a home in RB needs help placing sand bags to bank behind house to prevent erosion issues. 1:30pm to 4:00pm. Need approx 10-15 volunteers
#3 - Saturday, a home in RB needs debris removal and areas sifted for family valuables that hopefully survived the fire. 8:30am to 4:00pm. Need 20-2 volunteers
#4 - Saturday, a home in Ramona needs debris removal and areas sifted for family valuables. 8:30am to 4:00pm. Need 20-25 volunteers
#5 - Any Day, Sand Bag filling at the Recovery Center in RB and 4 locations in Poway. The Poway locations are identified on the following site www.ci.poway.ca.us/index.aspx?page=867 8:30am to 4:00pm. Need 50-60 volunteers.
#6 - Friday or Saturday, Nov 9 or 10, helping a family in RB who lost their apartment move into new location. Need 5-8 volunteers
#7 - Saturday, La Jolla Indian Reservation, a home on the reservation needs debris removal and areas sifted for family valuables. 8:30am to 4:00pm. Need 20-25 volunteers
E-mail me back and let me know which opportunity you want to sign up for. Go to our website at http://www.ffcc-sd.org/ for what to wear and what to bring.
We are still looking for donations for meals to put in gift baskets that we will be delivering to families who lost their homes and to continue each
month until they get back in their homes. Please help us get the word out.
Look forward to hearing from you. I'm sure there will be changes between now and Saturday so stay light on your feet. Much help is needed so get the word out and let's go make history this weekend.
Remember, no food packaging event this weekend Nov 11. This has been rescheduled to Dec 2nd. Come and help us put together 50,000 meals for local families in need and families in Tanzania, Africa. Go to our web-site for more information.
Thanks
Phil Harris
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