SOME UPDATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

We continue with the updating and re-formatting of the neighborhood monitoring program.
 As previously announced ,we have divided the Fairways map into eight different security zones.

The street map of the Fairways resembles a ''plate of spaghetti''.

  The conventional ''block'' terminology, does not fit well.---At our watch meeting, we asked for volunteers to be monitors and officers for each mapped out zone. We are now matching the volunteers to the zones in which they live. Some of the zones seem to have ample volunteers, while others are lacking. 

  When the assignment task is complete, we will have another watch meeting to implement the system, and advise residents of their neighborhood contacts. 

  Also of note is the volunteer''patrol''----We have some ''stick on suction cup'' signs for cars and a light bar to be loaned out for a golf cart.---Anyone interested in helping with the ''patrol'',--please contact Fairways Watch, and we will deliver one of the signs to you.

Planning for our first annual,--''NATIONAL NIGHT OUT''---party continues. After discussions with residents, it is believed that the October 6 date, best fit's the Fairways community. We factored in the cooler weather, fewer thunderstorms, and returning snow birds. We want this event to be something for ALL ages and interests. We have had some volunteers step forward ,--with more needed. We will keep the community informed as to our progress and needs.

There is also some good news to report on the ''crime fighting front''. June 1 was the date of the last filed sheriff lost property report! The hiring and patrolling of the extra deputies certainly seemed to make a difference. It seems that we got the ''cream of the crop''of deputies that got our extra duty assignments. Fairways Watch had the opportunity to talk to a number of the assigned officers. Without exception those folks were thoughtful and very pleasant.

ADDITIONAL NOTE

Early this past Sunday afternoon ,--our in-bound gates were hit and badly damaged. Both the right and left ,bottom beams of the gates were bent about 20 degree's.out of line. From all appearances the gates were hit very hard by a fast moving large vehicle! As of Monday afternoon the ''culprit'' had not yet been determined. The gates were removed and sent to the weld shop for repair and then reinstalled Thursday morning. 

  Also of note---The entry kiosk,--[damaged several months ago]--- is finally under repair--with scheduled completion---???

 YET ANOTHER POINT OF INTEREST----DOES ANYONE KNOW THE RESULT OF THE ''BIG'' SURVEY VOTE ON THE GATE ATTENDANT?

  GEE--GOLLY --WHIZ-- THE BALLOTS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE OFFICE BY JUNE 30 !

 The election results are probably covered under the infamous ''Fairways privacy law''

WHY NOT?

POOL GATE LOCKS----
  I believe that most residents would agree----- that among the Fairways nicest amenities [THAT WE HAVE LEFT!]---is our 3 very nice pools!
 It is truly a shame,the manner in which these pools are abused.---Most of the abuse and misuse of the pools comes from the outside of our gates.--- IF SOMETHING IS DONE ON GATE SECURITY--IT WOULD GO A LONG WAY IN HELPING THE POOL ISSUE.
  Beyond the main gate security there remains other issues around the pool.---It is possible that a severely handicapped person, could be ''imprisoned'' within any one of the pool enclosures. With the present type pool latches, a person in a wheel chair can not reach the latch to open the pool enclosures. This is also an issue of residents of small stature.
 A security card key system [as shown above] would go a long way to HELP solve these problems.
 Two years ago Fairways Watch, submitted a 13 page gate study and proposal to HTA. In this main gate proposal there was also information on a pool card lock system for the pools. 
  The answer to most requests for security and other issues is --''no money in budget this year''.

 I will bet that there was no money in budget for hiring off duty deputies either.----BUT---after 20 burglaries, and a negative TV story the money was found!

  YES---the deputies are still in here!

  As for money already spent around the pools--- Just take a look at the ''ALUMINUM STONEHENGE GAZEBO'' and the yellow ''dog bed'' under it, at the Greenbrier!----$$$$$$$$$
  The construction costs of that ''stupid ass'' structure alone,---could have put card locks on all of the pools!

  It now appears that they are planting more shrubs around the Greenbrier.---That will sure help,---everything is COSMETIC!

 In the past .--Several times Fairways Watch ,has been involved with pool issues when security and resident safety was involved. We do not hesitate to call 911 when there is a possible crime statute involved. However most pool problems are of a civil violation nature.---
ALL CIVIL VIOLATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AND HANDLED BY HOMETOWN-----___NOT PLACED ON THE BACKS OF RESIDENTS!