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Please remember that any issues regarding concerns in our neighborhood should be sent directly to the Board by going to the "Contact Page" on the Barrington Place website, www.barringtonplace.net, "Contact The Board" . All correspondence will be reviewed by members of the Board.
Registration for the 2012 swim season will be on Saturday, May 5th, and May 19th, from 12 noon until 5 PM.
Opening day for the 2012 swim season is Saturday, May 5th. Please refer to the 2012 POOL HOURS below for the complete schedule.
All residents must complete the 2012 Pool Registration Form (Registration Form is included in the current issue of the Banner) and must have current pool tags in order to enter the pool after registration has been completed. All residents must be current in their HOA dues.
This information does not apply to Section 5A residents.
Pool hours for the 2012 season are listed below. Remember to fill out the Registration Form included in the Banner.
May - May 31
Exception: May 28
June 01 - August 19
August 25 - September 30
Exception: September 3
Two guards will be on duty during all operations, except between the hours of 12-6 PM when three guards will be on duty.
If a holiday falls on Monday, pool will be closed the following Tuesday.
DIVING BOARD RULES
Car burglaries continue to be a problem throughout Sugar Land and the entire Houston area. On average, there are more than 30 car burglaries reported to the Sugar Land Police Department each month. Car burglaries are typically crimes of opportunity, and there steps citizens can take to prevent becoming a victim of this type of crime.
On the road...Buckle up! Also take turns behind the wheel, and whoever sits shotgun should stay awake to keep the driver company. Make sure everyone has a valid drivers license and the vehicle registration is in the car before driving off. The most common cause of death of U.S. citizens overseas, other than natural causes, is by motor vehicle accident. Students traveling abroad should be aware that standards of safety overseas are different from those in the United States.
In hotels...Reserve a room that’s above the first floor but below the sixth floor. Why? First floor rooms are easier to break into, and rooms above the sixth floor are sometimes too high for fire ladders to reach. If safes are provided, definitely use them for any valuables you may have. Keep doors and sliding doors locked, and don’t let anyone into your room unless you can trust them. Make a mental note of the nearest fire exits and stairwells in case you need to evacuate.
At the ATM...Try to go to ATMs in groups, but avoid getting overly complacent about safety just because you’re traveling in numbers. Also try to go during daylight hours. When you approach the ATM, do a full 360-degree scan, looking completely around you to see if anyone is hanging out where they shouldn’t be. When punching in your pin number, use your other hand to cover the keypad. Always be on the lookout for anyone suspicious. If someone is creeping you out, go to another ATM. (There are plenty of them, especially in vacation spots!)
Going out...My cardinal rule is this: Go out with your friends, go home with your friends. It’s one of those things that keeps you a whole lot safer and eliminates about 98 percent of bad drama. This way, you can look out for one another. Also be on the lookout for signs of predatory drugs: extreme wooziness, confusion, difficulty standing and slurring speech. If you notice these symptoms in yourself, find your friends immediately and tell them to get you outta there. If you see these signs in a friend, do your friend a favor and take them back to the hotel or to a hospital if symptoms are severe. And remember … drinking and driving is always a dangerous situation.
Leaving the country...First things first: if you’re leaving the country you’ll need a passport. These are not quick and easy documents to attain, so file your application about six months before going on a trip abroad. Safety has a lot to do with what you pack when traveling abroad. Don’t bring flashy valuables (like expensive jewelry) and dress conservatively so you don’t stick out too much. And do your homework beforehand about your destination, keeping in mind you are subject to the laws of the country you visit. To get a full list of tips for traveling abroad (as well as travel warnings for certain countries) check out the Bureau of Consular Affairs website by clicking here.
Gone cruising...Vacationing on a cruise ship is a blast, but there are a whole different set of rules when you have a few thousand people aboard a boat. Stick with your friends, and watch your pockets when you get off the boat for stops. There are many cases of people being pick-pocketed by island residents who prey on tourists.
Eric Babnew, Beat 1 Crime Prevention Officer
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