31.08.2018 Views

Glencairn September 2018

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

We are looking at solutions to this problem of recalcitrant teens and<br />

young people in their 20’s who have nothing better to do with their<br />

time than disobey the law and terrorize the neighbors.<br />

All common areas (the pool area, the parks, the civic center, tennis<br />

courts, etc.) in <strong>Glencairn</strong> are closed at 10 PM. After 10 PM, people at any<br />

of the common areas are in violation of the trespassing laws of Texas.<br />

EMAIL LIST SET UP FOR INSTANT PROBLEM NOTIFICATION<br />

If you would like to join the <strong>Glencairn</strong> Crime Watch email list, please<br />

send your name, address and telephone number along with the email,<br />

which you check frequently, to Patty Hill at glencairncrimewatch@<br />

live.com. The meeting for the <strong>Glencairn</strong> Crime Watch is the second<br />

Wednesday of the month.<br />

You will receive information, which has been sent to me from the Sheriff’s<br />

Office, from citizens who have observed events, etc. In addition,<br />

if you want to volunteer as a Block Captain for your street, you can do<br />

so by sending an email.<br />

Sadly, in this era of commuting and busy schedules, few of us get to<br />

know our neighbors. At one time in our history, neighbors knew when<br />

there was a problem and immediately told their neighbors. This effort<br />

will offer information as it comes to my attention. Rumors will be<br />

checked out by the Sheriff’s Office before the information is shared via<br />

email to the residents. <strong>Glencairn</strong> is doing a great job watching out for<br />

each other and calling the Sheriff’s Department to report suspicious<br />

activities, our criminal activity has steadily gone down.<br />

SLOW DOWN IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS<br />

Almost everyone is aware that the Sheriff’s Office has adopted a zero<br />

tolerance of speeding and other violations of the law with a motor<br />

vehicle. That zero tolerance has resulted in an average of 50 tickets per<br />

month issued in <strong>Glencairn</strong>. The speed limit in residential areas, by Texas<br />

law, is 30 miles per hour. There are cautionary signs regarding slower<br />

speeds on curves. There are stop signs, which indicate the vehicle<br />

must come to a complete stop. Residents of <strong>Glencairn</strong> want to see a<br />

slower pace of traffic for the protection of all-especially the children.<br />

For some reason, the people of Harris County seem to be perpetually<br />

late. A suggestion for each of us is to leave five minutes early in order to<br />

avoid the impulse to speed. Develop patience; we do not want a fatality<br />

auto-pedestrian accident in our neighborhood or any serious accident<br />

caused by thoughtless speed. Be mindful of where you are driving.<br />

PATTY HILL<br />

CRIME WATCH COORDINATOR<br />

glencairncrimewatch@live.com<br />

STREETLIGHTS OUT?<br />

Please report outages of streetlights to Centerpoint Energy. Get the pole<br />

number, as well as, the nearest street address and call 713-207-2222.<br />

It is very important that non-working lights are reported for the safety<br />

of each of us. Call it in, call it in!<br />

Itch, Ouch, Scratch, It’s Bug Season<br />

Whether you’re attacked while working in the garden, enjoying a picnic<br />

in the park or lounging by the pool, bug bites and stings are an inevitable<br />

summer annoyance. At best, bites and stings can be uncomfortable for a few<br />

days; at worst, they can be a serious, life-threatening hazard.<br />

some tips on how to relieve the itch or sting and when to know if you<br />

should seek medical attention:<br />

If the bite or sting is mildly painful or itchy, apply over-the-counter<br />

medication that contains Benadryl or cortisone for topical relief. Other home<br />

remedies, like applying a paste made from baking soda and water, dabbing<br />

on ammonia with a cotton ball, soaking in oatmeal baths or even applying<br />

toothpaste to the site may also provide relief.<br />

Whatever you do, don’t scratch. This can cause an infection and leave a<br />

scar. And it won’t relieve the itch or sting.<br />

If you feel faint, nauseous, dizzy or disoriented or if you experience rapid<br />

heartbeat, difficulty breathing or your lips, tongue or throat swell, call 911<br />

immediately and get medical attention. These symptoms indicate a severe<br />

allergy to the insect’s venom. Administer an Epi-pen (injectable epinephrine)<br />

if one is available and administer CPR if symptoms worsen before emergency<br />

personnel arrive. After the episode, follow up with a physician who can<br />

determine an allergy prevention treatment.<br />

Stay alert for delayed symptoms around the bite or sting, like redness or<br />

swelling, which could indicate an infection or other condition. And see<br />

a doctor right away if you have a headache, fever or joint pain within a<br />

few days of being bitten. Some insects, like ticks and mosquitoes, can<br />

infect their victims with serious, flulike illnesses, such as Rocky Mountain<br />

spotted fever, Lyme disease and West Nile virus, which only a physician can<br />

diagnose and treat.<br />

Most important, use insect repellant when outdoors and wear light-weight,<br />

light-colored clothing over arms, legs and feet to keep insects off your skin. And<br />

avoid wearing perfume and fragrances, which can attract bugs<br />

Community Newsletter | <strong>September</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

3

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!