HELP WANTED!

SUSPICIOUS CAR?----[photo not actual vehicle]


UPDATED  DEC 28--SEE BELOW
 Recently, Fairways Watch has observed a older, red Mitisubishi Eclipse ,driving all over the park at all hours. We have personally seen the described car ,crossing from Spyglass, onto Augusta, and pulling out of Warwick Hills onto Inverary.
 In addition to our observations, other residents have expressed interest in a similarly described car.
 The occupants are reported to be 2 dark complected young males. The driver is noted to have heavy ''body art'' and a pony tail. 
  We have not been able to record the vehicle plate number. 
 If any resident, sees this vehicle and get the plate number, it would be most appreciated.
 BETTER YET--if a vehicle such as this is seen parked,at a residence ,the address would also be of interest.

QUESTION--What would we do with a tag number from a vehicle, matching this description?
 Fairways Watch would notify the sector 2 ''special projects officer''. They would ''run'' the tag---if the registered owner has criminal history --they would make all appropriate decisions from that point on.

 There are many, many calls for service made to 911 for ''suspicious vehicles''---This does call for a certain type of profiling---so be it!

Thanks to some observant residents-- we have determined that this vehicle belongs to an outside contractor, working for HTA.
  All appears in order with no concern for residents---THANKS FOLKS!
  

THEY LEFT THE SCENE!

CHRISTMAS MORNING, CAME EARLY THIS YEAR!
The phone for Fairways Watch started ringing this morning at 5:29 AM. One of our trusted watchers, called to report an entire concrete street light pole down---but still burning.

We went to the scene, directly across from the sewage plant on Inverary.

At the scene, we met Ed Dow at which time Duke energy was called to report the accident and to cut power to the downed pole.

As we were scratching our heads as to what kind of vehicle did the damage,--an important ''CLUE'' surfaced as the sun came up.

 Leading away from the scene was a distinct trail of anti freeze and transmission oil!

 Folks--it did not take a"Sherlock Holmes''  to follow the trail.We followed the fluid track--out to Pebble Beach--on down to the 14300 block of. Forrest Oak

 In a driveway sat the heavily damaged Toyota Corolla,--with the air bags deployed! 

 Out of concern for an injured resident, we called 911 and requested a law enforcement ''wellness check''

 While on the phone with 911,---a young lady came out of the house. She did not appear to be injured or impaired in any way.At that point, we were transferred to FHP dispatch. We were questioned by FHP dispatch as to tag numbers and etc. FHP advised that they would dispatch a unit to Forrest Oak.

  The young resident told us that she was driving home and ''went to sleep'' at the wheel.The residency status of the young female is unknown except for the address on Forrest Oak.

 Within minutes 2 FHP units came into the park. The two young polite troopers , first went o the accident scene and then on down to the damaged car.

 The legal activities beyond that point are unknown at this time.

On Monday information will be sent to the office as to the question of proper residency of the young resident.

IT COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE!

THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A POOR INNOCENT RESIDENT WALKING OR BIKE RIDING IN THAT IMMEDIATE AREA!

''PORCH PIRATES'' AND OTHER PROBLEMS

It seems that on a regular basis--''catch phrases'' are added to our vocabularies.--The latest one that we picked up on is ''PORCH PIRATES''.
 The term makes references to thieves that follow UPS,--FedX--and USPS trucks. After a parcel is delivered to a residents porch, the theives simply run up and steal the package. During this time of year, business is very good for this type of low life.
 If you are expecting any deliveries, keep close tabs on your porch and retrieve any parcel as soon as possible. The longer a ''target'' is exposed,--the greater the risk of theft.--A camera is a big help!
Another reoccurring problem that has resurfaced in our community is unlicensed,--uninsured,--over priced contractors. OH YES--they claim to be ''licensed and insured''---BUT---are they?--you can check by clicking on to the link at the right of this page.--Why guess-- Know for sure.
  There is an abundance of good ,honest dependable residents that do ''handy man'' jobs. A true handy man requires no contractor license.
 Do this----If you need a home pressure washed or painted---ask for references!.---Then talk to the referenced neighbor in regards to fair pricing and overall satisfaction.
 We have heard of differences in pressure washing jobs of over several hundred dollars.
 AGAIN ---''FORE WARNED IS FORE ARMED!''

HOUSE FIRE IN THE PARK!

ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE WAS DISPATCHED AT 9:01 AM TUESDAY TO THE 1750 BLOCK OF INVERARY DR.

As always, our first responders were on the scene in rapid fashion. 
The 6 units were sent from various stations. We had units from Bonneville,--Waterford Lakes --and Bithlo.
 The crews ran a large 6 inch hose from the corner of Kingsmill Dr. Although the flames were extinguished in a short period of time,--there appears to be heavy damage to the home, in the underneath area.
  Thankfully there were no reports of injuries.
THANK YOU ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE!

NO HARM DONE---NONE INTENDED

            SUNDAY AFTERNOON---2:45 PM

For those residents that were concerned about police activity in the park Sunday afternoon--we offer the following narrative.
At approximately 2:45 PM,--several residents called Fairways Watch concerning a ''suspicious person''.
  The descriptions were all similar-- A young,dark complected male,--dressed completely in black clothing with a large black backpack, and carrying a smaller black bag!
 The subject was reported to  be walking and running through backyards on Firestone, and across the second Fairways to Pebble Beach.
 At that point ,we set out to try and find the reported subject, with our marked patrol golf cart.
  We saw a person, matching the description starting to run up Congressional. At this point in time several more residents spotted the subject and started calling---some correctly called 911.
 The person in question continued running ,across Bent Tree onto Pine Valley. Fairways watch put in a follow up call to 911 and arranged to meet a deputy at Pine Valley and Braeburn Ct.
 In a short period of time, the first of 5 units arrived. The deputies found the subject, exhausted at the end of Braeburn court near several other residents, who also had called for OCSO.
  The pool of deputies, quickly determined that the young man suffered from a severe autistic, mental condition. They further determined that he lived in the Deerwood mobile home park.
  A lot of credit is due those officers in the manner that they handled this sensitive situation. There was no ''snap to judgement''. 
  After getting an address from an ID ---one officer went over to Deerwood and brought family members over to the distressed young man.
  After a period of discussion time, the young man was released to his family.
''ALLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL''

A BIG THANK YOU TO THE SHERIFF DEPUTIES FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS CALL WAS HANDLED----ALSO TO THE MANY GOOD RESIDENTS WHO BECAME INVOLVED AND HELPED WITH RESOLVING THIS MATTER.

 An interesting side note---The increased awareness of suspicious persons is very apparent regarding 911 dispatchers. 
 Yesterday ,I was asked for a self description, as to race,--color of clothing that I was wearing and 
 description of my vehicle.

Please note picture of the unusual sheriffs vehicle that was pulled in with the regular type units----they pulled out all of the stops!----thanks again guys!

     WHEN IN DOUBT CALL 911

TOGETHER WE CAN!

  LET'S JUST DO IT

This poster reprint is 75 years old,--from the era of the''GREATEST GENERATION''
Truly, in my humble opinion, the World War II era population was and are the greatest folks ever to live in our magnificent country!
 We---the residents can take heed yet today of this old message.
  In the coming year there appears to be many challenges and questions placed before our community. We need to work together as an INFORMED group of adults.
 First and foremost ,we need better communication for ALL residents. First,I suggest a  ---a simple HOA website. --Yes--not all residents have access to go on line,--BUT they need and are entitled to all information available.
Secondly, I suggest that the HOA also purchase a small ''sandwich board'' portable announcement  device for those that do not have internet access. We have an excellent bulletin board caretaker in Sharon Hill---however, some folks don't take time to go read the enclosed boards. For special HOA meetings and functions,---A portable announcement board temporarily placed in front of the mail boxes,--may help to get that special message out.--Example--BOIL WATER!--or special HOA meeting!---[no more secret stuff]
  As the results of our election was read at the last meeting---One thing was all too apparent-- A pitiful number of residents made the effort to vote!--SHAME on us ---only 268 people filled out a ballot. Sadder yet---over 20 of those were ineligible! 
Our HOA board needs to build a better,--closer relationship with all of the HOME OWNERS!
 We need to bring in residents that normally do not come to meetings and share in the information to them.

 Last but not least---a request for all of us to thank and support our EAGLE newspaper staff.---Lynn and her staff do a wonderful service for ALL of us. There seems to be a move afoot to possibly takeaway,some information services, provided by the trustworthy Eagle. ---By this I make reference to the ''Fairways Bulletin''. --You may remember,--that is the ''every 2 month'' updated internet site [maybe]---claiming to be the ''Fairways one stop news source'' published by HTA.---There ain't no way that the ''Fairways Bulletin'' should be the residents one source of whats going on in our community.---- HOG WASH--They cant't even come up with an accurate finish date on the Masters!
 The Eagle is the main source of financial support for our HOA----We best not forget that!
  Hang in there folks---we can do it---
THE GREATEST GENERATION DID!----and may God bless them all