Glencairn September 2018
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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 />
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