Here is a cursory look at tonight's CUF meeting. When the new letter comes out with the official minutes, I will distribute it. Police Reports (District 5) * There has been a considerable rise in breaking & entries * metal theft * theft from auto's (A lot of IPods left on car seats) * The officers discussed their involvement in the NEP (Neighborhood Enhancement Program) that kicks off this Feb. UC Police * A lot of theft over the break * theft of vehicles * theft from vehicles * from buildings (often due to security carelessness or residents deliberately disabling security measures) Park Board Events * Nature walk in Burtette Woods this coming Saturday 10:00 to 11:30. Meet at the Trailside Nature Center * Nature walk in Mt. Storm Park a week from this Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 Keep Cincinnati Beautiful * Great American Cleanup April 26 * Keep Cincinnati Beautiful wants to team up with Give Back (the people who worked on the business district). They want us to think of a project Neighborhood Enhancement Program * Kickoff ceremonies Feb. 1 * Informational meeting Jan. 28 Deaconess Hospital cafeteria 6:30 - 730 * The CHIA people are conducting a survey. They are meeting this Saturday 10:00 a Baba Budans on McMillan * Though we are not one of the NEP focus neighborhoods, filling out a survey may get us some help. Access the survey on line via www.cliftonheights.org/blockcaptain Funding has been received for repairing Clifton Ave. form Vine Street to McMillan Street. If you do not have cable and you a special deal on the box for the upcoming new TV call 1-888-DTV-2009. Daniel F. Lewis