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PLEASE NOTE AFTER JANUARY 15th. SECURITY PATROL PAGER NUMBER 713-326-5555.
713-326-5555 SECURITY PAGER
PLEASE SEE PAGE 3
YOU WILL NEED PERMISSION
TO DO ANY CHANGES TO THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME
Meeting at Convention Center February on How to Protect Our Electricity During a Hurricane,Fed 2.2009. .
NOTICE $15 penalty fee if your trash can is seen in public view any other day than Monday.
There will be a Board Meeting for Section 6. This meeting is open to all homeowners of section 6 Ashford Park.
TIME: 7PM.
DATE: The 2nd. Thursday each month.
There will be a Board Meeting for Sections 1-5 This meeting is open to all homeowners section 1-5.
TIME : 6PM
DATE : The 2nd. Wednesday each month.
LOCATION: Westside Police Station.
3rd floor.
All individuals may call 281-497-4320,Graham Mgt. to be eligible to present a topic at the meeting.
PLEASE CALL MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO VERIFY MEETING IS AS SCHEDULED..**
The Board Members of Ashford Park Homeowners heard your request and have aadded additional hours to security patrol.
PLEASE NOTE.YOU'RE WELCOME TO POST NOTICES OF LOST DOGS OR CATS.Just email us at texasinsure@yahoo.com
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Don't forget the 2009 Homeowners rates for section 1-5 due 1-1-2009
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THE CRIME REPORT FOR 77082,77077 THE MONTH .See page 3 .Articles on security page 3.
TID BITS.
*We have been receiving some questions from the residents and are happy to answer all questions. Please send all your questions to texasinsure@yahoo.com
We will be pleased to answer your questions or get the proper individual to provide you an answer on a timely basis.
IS THE ROAD IN FRONT OF YOUR HOUSE BROKEN? IS THERE A HOLE IN THE ROAD?IS THE ROAD SINKING. THE CITY WILL REPAIR THE ROADS.When,where,how.
READ THE COMPLETE STORY ON PAGE "2"
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** SECTION 6 WILL MEET 2nd THURSDAY at 7PM each month.(PLEASE CALL FOR LOCATION).*
Houston Police station construction is completed.Ashford Park meetings are held at HPD Location on Dairy Ashford.6PM the second Wednesday in the month.Please Call 281-497-4320 to make sure meeting is on schedual the 2nd Wednwsday,each month.6PM.
Please note, all homeowners are welcome to attend. If YOU would like to speak at the meeting, YOU must be put on the agenda prior to the meeting date. Please call GRAHAM MGT. 281-497-4320.
Meetings are subject to cancellation and or may be rescheduled.
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CONGRADULATIONS... Section 6 has hired Graham Management Co. Graham Management will continue to manage section 1 thru 5.
IF YOU CAN NOT GAIN ACCESS to the Recreation Center call 281-497-4320.
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New signs will be installed at several locations in Ashford park.PATROLlED BY UNMARKED POLICE CARS,will be the signage.
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PLEASE NOTE. TRASH COLLECTION.
Trash pick up is Monday. Please do not put your trash out any earlier than Sunday evening(after 5P.M.)
HEAVY TRASH pick up is the 4th. Monday of the month.
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DEED RESTRICTIONS.....state that approval is required prior to changes being made to the outside of YOUR HOUSE.
Please call GRAHAM MGT. 281+497+4320 for a "Home Improvement form".
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ASHFORD PARK INFORMATION POST.
Security Officier 713-326-5555
Graham Mgt 281-497-4320 www.grahammangementhouston.com
Council Member Dist G
713-247-2007
Houston Police West Side
281-584-4955
City Houston Help Line
311
Poison Control
713-221-6000
Animal Control
713-999-3191
City of Houston Water
713-371-1400
Street Light Repair
713-945-4636
Republic Waste Mgt.
281-446-2030
Alief ISD 281-498-8110
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Closed Mondays.
Tuesday-Sunday 11:00AM-9:00PM
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Burglary Prevention Advice.
Special thank you to Mr. Chris E. McGoey,CPP,CSP,CAM
additional information available at Mr. McGoey ' s site at
www.crimedoctor.com
Ron,What is our worst threat to our home?
Chris, By far the worst threat to our home is burglary. The FBI reports a burglary occurs somewhere in the USA every 15.4 seconds. They defind this crime of burglary as a non-confrontational property crime that occurs when we are not home..
Ron, How can we prevent this crime in our homes?
Chris, It's important to first know who commits this crime and why. 1st., Many of these burglaries occur during the daytime when most people are away at work and school. The summmer months of July and August have the most break-ins with February having the fewest.Mostly young men under the age of 25 who are looking for items such as cash, vcr, cd and other small electronics,as well as guns,computers are high on the list of items wanted.How do they get in the house? Chris, Statistics tell us 70% of burglars use some amount of force, but they prefer an easy access through open doors or windows.They use screwdrivers, channel-lock pliers,small pry bars and small hammers. Ron, How do they choose a house.?
Chris, It may seem random but actually it's a selection process. They choose an unoccupied home with easy access, the greatest amount of cover,and the best escape routes.
Ron, If they choose so carefully HOW CAN I MAKE THEM CHOOSE ANOTHER, NOT MY HOUSE?
Chris, First step is to "harden the target" or make your home more difficult to enter.Remember the more difficult the more skill and tools needed. It''s not worth it. Secondly, most times they enter the front door,or back door. The garage door is easy too. Experienced burglars know that the garage and back door are usually the weakest points of entry. They also provide good cover. They Always look in side your car for your keys. and valuables..
Ron, What should we do about securing the doors?
Chris, Use a Grade 1 or Grade 2 high quality Lock on all exterior doors.Use Dead bolt Locks, SEE Mr. McGoey's WEB SITE.
The most common way to force entry through a door with a wooden jamb is to simply kick it open. The weakest point is always the lock strike plate.Builders use lightweight mouldings that are tacked on door frames thus simple to just kick in.
Ron, What should we do? Chris, Hardware stores can provide you wih all the right items to make it a safer door. See Web Site for details.
Ron, What do you suggest we do about sliding doors? Chris, It's Important to know these doors use a latches NOT a lock.It's easy to open them from the outside. Ron, Why? Chris, Because the latch is inherently a defective latch mechanism.. Use a wooden dowel or stick in the track and this will prevent or limit movement. There are othe devices " metal fold down bars and blocking devices "charley bars" and track-blockers that can be screwed down. Hardware stores also have items to prevent a door from being lifed up and out of its track. This is also important.
Ron is there anything else you would recommend?
Chris, YES, I would highly recommend that you place highly visible decals on all doors and on all windows. They should indicate that you have an
alarm system,a dog or a block watch/operation identification. Burglars dislike alarm systems.
Thank you if you would like more information please visit Mr. McGoey's web site.
Thank you.
Ronald Angert
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