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STOCKTON, CA – Some old-fashioned complaining by Jewel Abraham kicked the city into gear and got trash cleaned up that had been littering her south Stockton neighborhood.
There’s more work to do, she said.
“I’m willing to do it myself,” Abraham said. “I need some serious help because its a big job.”
Abraham, a senior citizen, earlier this month complained to The Record that a vacant lot up from her Clay Street home had turned into a makeshift dump. An empty rental home two doors down swirled with trash.
Within days, the debris had mysteriously been cleaned up, she said.
“I don’t know who did that clean-up,” she said. “I am so grateful.”
Councilwoman Susan Eggman, who represents District 5, said she saw the story and made some calls to city staff, saying that Abraham’s neighborhood needed attention, or Eggman’s group of volunteers was ready.
“Get it done, or I’ll get it done myself,” said Eggman, repeating her message. “If an elected official can’t make government work, an elected official shouldn’t be in office.”
Eggman said that the lesson learned from Abraham’s trash dilemma is that residents shouldn’t suffer in silence. If City Hall doesn’t respond, contact your council member, she said.
Eggman said she had a team of volunteers ready to take action, but city workers cleaned up the area. It is ultimately every person’s responsibility not to throw your trash where you stand, she said.
“It’s common decency,” Eggman said.
Abraham said that the block she lives on may have been addressed, but not far beyond that there are lots covered with trash and buildings tagged with unsightly graffiti, signs that nobody cares.
“It’s so inappropriate,” Abraham said. “I don’t like living like this.”
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Is it time to head back to the gym? Most gyms experience a spike in membership at the beginning of the year. That’s when everybody’s New Year’s Resolutions kick into gear. That’s also the time when some folks decide to forgo the gym and instead opt for a home exercise routine. While noble, most treadmills or other exercise equipment end up gathering dust or being used for a clothes rack. If you’ve never been a gym member before then you should think about these proactive reasons.
Yes, mom and dad, it’s time to celebrate. The start of a new school year is just around the corner! That means a time honored tradition of shopping for school supplies. Depending on what grade your youngster is heading into there might be a need for a new laptop or computer. Nowadays, many schools are allowing students to bring in their laptops and Smartphones to incorporate into a lesson. Instead of running away from technology they’re embracing it. What these educators are finding out is that the kids are becoming more engaged when they can work with familiar tools. And we all know how smart our kids are when it comes to computer usage.
What’s down in your basement? Could you film a horror movie down there and create plenty of scares? A lot of folks don’t think much about their basements beyond the place to put their washing machine and dryer. However, with a little effort and a dash of TLC you can turn your basement into the best room in the house. All it takes is a little imagination and not being bogged down by obstacles.
Now that spring has officially sprung and summer is just around the corner, the sound of lawn mowers fill the air. This can inspire you to gaze out into your own backyard to consider the possibilities. Is it time for some new patio furniture? If so, then you might benefit from the following shopping tips.
According to the Stockton Municipal Code “it is unlawful for any person in the City to throw or deposit any recyclable material, green waste, rubbish or waste matter or to cause the same to be thrown or deposited upon any street.” What they are saying is you can’t dump garbage in the street. They go on to explain this because “the Public Works Municipal Service Center is responsible for maintaining the City’s public right-of-ways. This includes keeping the public streets, alleys and sidewalks free of debris and weeds.”
A common site among your Stockton neighbors during the weekend are various yard sales. This is a great way for anyone to get rid of junk and maybe put a few dollars in their pocket. Anyone who is having a yard sale increases their chances of traffic by encouraging other neighbors to have a sale during the same weekend. If you can get the whole block engaged in one big community sale, you’ll be in really good shape to draw in potential customers. The one drawback with a yard sale is that whatever you don’t sell you have to drag back into your home at the end of the day. Of course, you can always throw all that junk away since you don’t want it any more but that’s not always practical. Instead, you’ll probably try again next weekend or when you get more junk!
Recently it was reported that seven cars were stolen from a Stockton auto repair lot. Fortunately, the owner of those stolen cars was able to locate his vehicles at a chop shop not far from his own lot. In case you never heard of the term “chop shop” before it refers to an illegal garage whose sole purpose is to take stolen vehicles and dismantled them down to the hubcaps. In this particular crime a batch of Volvos, Mercedes and BMWs were swiped from Automeister, a Stockton area dealer that specializes in engine repairs on those types of cars. One of the owners got a tip as to where these stolen cars might’ve been taken. It only took him a few hours to track them down within the same community. He called up the California Highway Patrol to handle the rest of the matter. One of the cars recovered was a 68 Volvo Alcoriza that the owner drove in high school.
We’ve all have said at least once in our life that “time flies.” Wasn’t it just Christmas? Now spring is officially just a few weeks away and you won’t be able to escape the idea of tackling a spring cleaning project. A lot of this has to do with the simple act of opening up a window. When you let that fresh air in a gives you a chance to take a look around your surroundings and think about what else needs freshening up. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t like to clean you’re certainly not alone. But a comprehensive spring cleaning of your home can leave you refreshed and invigorated. The key is not to become overwhelmed with the enormity of the project.
How is your garden growing? On the average there are just a handful of rainy days in Stockton during the month of February. This means you’ll be able to sneak in some garden work in preparation for spring. Whether you are looking to overhaul your garden completely or just add a few new plants it’s best to get started early and make sure everything is in place for the warmer weather.