Letter from the President:

October 2008 - November 2008

As I write this article, we are approaching our first complete week of the 2008-2009 school year. We have posted signs in the neighborhood, but again I want to remind everyone to please drive slow and lookout for children. Please respect the school buses and stop when you see the red lights flashing, whether you are behind the bus or coming toward the front of the bus. Also, in respect to the laws and courteous driving, if you see an ambulance running �hot� (sirens and/or flashing red strobe lights) please pull over and give the ambulance room to get past you. I was speaking recently to a Houston Fire Department/EMS Supervisor that makes a lot of scenes in the Houston area and he was explaining to me that they were trying to get the District Attorney to accept charges on an individual that blocked access to an ambulance at the scene of a pedestrian hit and run. The individual just refused to move over and now could be facing criminally negligent homicide charges since the pedestrian died. At any rate, it is a serious problem that we all need to do our part to fix. 

Yard of the Month is winding down, but I would like to say �Thank You� to all of the winners for 2008. I appreciate anyone that strives to make their home a better place to live. Maintaining your yard in 100 degree plus weather is hard work, so hats off to all of the 2008 Yard of the Month Winners! 

On a final note, during the last week of August, Precinct 4 Sergeant George Beck was dispatched to the Oaks of Devonshire park to help some children in need. When Sergeant Beck arrived on the scene, he found several scared children and a four foot long Copperhead guarding the playground area. Sergeant Beck had to kill the snake to remove it from the playground area (I don�t want to hear anything from you extreme animal lovers, this was a safety issue with our children) and then he inspected the playground to insure the children�s safety. Thanks Sergeant Beck, you went beyond the call of duty and we appreciate your services! With all of that said, please make sure you are careful when using the park, playground, and all other amenities as we are very close to a bayou and these types of animals will appear from time to time.

Have a Safe and Happy School Year!

Until next time,