SOME NEW ''RESIDENTS''

WELCOME!

Normally the mission of this blog is to inform our community of the security issues that affect us. Unfortunately,much of the posts are of a negative nature.
  Let's take a break and discuss something positive.
Within the past 2 weeks, a good kind resident ,donated an additional 10 beautiful ''Pekin'' ducks to our community ponds.
The Pekin duck is the most popular commercial duck breed in the United States, after a small number were imported to Long Island from China in 1873 by James Palmer of Stonington, Connecticut. The animals are sometimes referred to as "Long Island duckling".

 These beautiful creatures are sociable with humans and respond to attention----especially when bread  ''crumbs'' are present.
 These 3 groups of 5 each maybe seen around the Westchester pools area---the fountain pond---and the far east pond on Spyglass St.
 Some may not consider our wonderful wild life as an amenity----BUT---many of us do think that the assorted animals and birds do add to our environment. 
  An extra treat is to go to the dogwalk areas , and meet some of our great canine friends. Frequently, you maybe able to meet ''big Frank'' [Boxer mix]---''Stanley'' [great Dane] or the ever sweet ''Suka''--the [blue eyed Huskey] 
 SO----take time to enjoy some of the FREE amenities we have

HAVE YOU SEEN THEM?

       SLOW DOWN---DAMN IT!

About mid -week, HTA changed all of the speed limit signs to 15 MPH--in all areas. I personally agree with this change---BUT--- There was nothing in place, to enforce the old 20 MPH speed!--Law enforcement can not do anything on private roads.
 It is sad to see the carcasses of wild life and small domestic animals laying on our roadways,early in the morning. -!---All from careless non law abiding IDIOTS!---This loss normally happens at night.
  This speed reduction was listed in the long list of changes in our letter that we received last November.----One might wonder when some of the other shoes will drop.
Bear in mind-- in the same change letter---the prospectus deleted the ''cost of living'' increase limit and replaced it with ''fair market value''
 This past week ,the Associated Press announced that social security checks will INCREASE next year!----A whopping average of $2.50 per month!----
THANKS A HELL OF A LOT!

     HAVE YOU SEEN THIS ALSO?

Strange people----coming in bare footed ,with back packs on bicycles!-----They just don't seem to fit the profiles of most Fairways residents!----Sorry about that for being so ''politically incorrect''---but---whatever!
 We have tried to politely, respectively talk to these folks---but nothing of value comes out---only cover-up and fabrication.
  I have no hesitation to call 911 for suspicious people, but the response time usually does not work out.
THE ONLY KNOWN AID FOR THESE ''UNKNOWNS'' IS A GATE MONITOR SYSTEM!
----------GO FIGURE-----

YA-ALL COME ON IN!

YEP--THOSE DAMNABLE GATES ARE STILL                                     OPEN!

For the past several months our ''GATED COMMUNITY'' has been continually ''UN-GATED!''

There seems to be all kinds of excuses---from grass cutters ripping out the gate & post---high winds --malfunctioning actuators--and now the current one--bad gears.

No matter what the reason might be---there are indicators and evidence that we have unwanted visitors  coming in at night!

Concerned observant residents have 3 times found evidence of contraband, in the front ''triangle'' area of Inverary and Pebble Beach.

 It is speculated by an OCSO officer that the syringes were discarded after the use of the number one favorite drug--heroin.

 The only evidence and value these syringes have to law enforcement is when they are on a person.

 The other photo of the envelope was a tested sample of ''crystal meth''---found in the same general area.

 We certainly give the OCSO, narcotics people credit--as noted last week ,three agents visited a residence on Warwick Hills Dr. 

 Our past experience is ---THEY WILL BE BACK!

I guarantee that the working gates wont stop all the bad activity---BUT---it might stop just one dealer on their way to or from Bithlo!

HTA---JUST QUIT MAKING EXCUSES AND FIX THE DAMN GATES!

THE SQUEAKING WHEEL WILL GET THE GREASE1

THIS OLD PROVERB CAN WORK FOR US!
YES---We have probably heard this statement many times from our elders.---
  '' THE SQUEAKING WHEEL WILL GET THE                                  GREASE!''
This remark can relate to law enforcement as well as community management.
  AN EXAMPLE ----As any other community, the Fairways IS plagued by different types of criminal elements.When complaint calls and comments are continually given to the proper agencies--actions are taken!
  Earlier this week ,the Fairways was visited by a 3 man team-- They were members of the OCSO narcotics division from the ''special investigations'' office, downtown.
 The officers did enter a home,with out a warrant, with the owners permission.--It is said that these types of visits-- [aka known as ''knock & talk''] are to inform people that there is suspicion of illegal activity at the residence. Sometimes the suspicions are unfounded,sometimes not!
 WHY were these agents here?-----They were in the Fairways because,several good residents gave them credible information!--The residents shared their concerns with the officers at our security meeting ,held April 28---others may have called the direct OCSO narcotics phone line anonymously---407 521 2400
  Folks---it works --I talked by phone yesterday to a very good friend of mine, in top management of a local area law enforcement organization.--We discussed the recent visit of the narcotics ''tip squad''--He said---''keep it up--keep the comments and tips going to the narcotics people--tips are their life blood''
NUFF SAID--GREAT ADVICE FROM ONE WHO KNOWS!

  Now-- we need some grease for our community swimming pools---WHAT A MESS!
With no monitors, we have big problems at this time of year!---To make the situation worse--There is no detailed regulatory signage in place.---It seems that the only rules posted here is-''-LET HER RIP!''

In the current Eagle, Priscilla outlines some common
sense rules. But why aren't they at the pools posted now?
The problems at the pool should be handled only by HTA management!---As Priscilla said---When there is a disruptive event at any pools --CALL THE OFFICE             DURING WORK HOURS!
AFTER HOURS& WEEKENDS CALL ED DOW --AT--407 408 6992  OR PRISCILLA---
 AT--407 770 9016  ----PEOPLE WE NEED TO MAKE THESE CALLS-- THIS IS THE ONLY PRESCRIBED CORRECTIVE METHOD WE HAVE AT THIS TIME!--
 MAKE OUR DAMN WHEELS SQUEAK LOUD!
 QUIT BITCHING AND BLOGGING---START CALLING MANAGEMENT AND WE MIGHT GET SOME GREASE ON OUR WHEELS----JUST LIKE WE HAVE WITH THE GOOD GUYS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT!

UPDATE---We have had numerous inquiries about an incident involving 3 OCSO units near the office yesterday morning--to quell any rumors or misinformation, we contacted our crime prevention officer--his reply was as attached--

• Richard.Conner@ocfl.net
 
• Today at 1:53 PM

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• fairwayswatch@yahoo.com

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Bill

I looked at the call and it was a man down call. 30 YOA old white male. He was checked out and released. He was not transported or arrested.  I will have to speak to the Deputy that was on scene and get more detail as no report was written.

That Deputy will not be back until Monday.

Rich

DFC Richard Conner

Crime Prevention(Sector 2)/HRIC Tech.

Sector II Substation - East Orange County

11000 Lake Underhill Road

Orlando, Florida 32825