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December 2009
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Quiet Time Hours: The SummerWind complex quiet time hours are from 10:00 pm to 7:00 AM. Please be respectful of your neighbors if you are coming home late or when your guests are leaving.
Guest Parking: It has been observed that many homeowners/renters are parking their cars out in guest parking. Two cars must be parked in your garage. If you have a parking permit for your third car - keep in mind it must be the new hang-tag parking permit. Violators will received citations, will be invited to hearings and will be subject to fines. If you see that your neighbor is parking out in guest parking please call Joanne or Tammara at Horizon Management with the vehicle description and unit number. If you would be interested in volunteering for our parking committee please speak with Jack, Joanne or Tammara. - The deck project has been completed. Please use care when cleaning your deck. Professions Services Construction recommends periodic cleaning with TSP (Tri Sodium Phosphate) or mild soap, using a soft bristle brush. Do not use solvents as they will damage the deck surface.
- Please remember that our streets are not intended for recreational use. For the safety of all residents, please make sure you are playing in our playground area or at Wilson Park. This includes scooters, bikes, ball games, etc.
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The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday season, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Please feel free to excerpt these tips or use them in their entirety for any print or broadcast story, with acknowledgment of the source.
Trees- • When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label "Fire Resistant."
- • When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers, needles do not break. The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin, and when tapped on the ground, the tree should not lose many needles.
- • When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces, radiators or portable heaters. Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways.
- • Cut a few inches off the trunk of your tree to expose the fresh wood. This allows for better water absorption and will help to keep your tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard.
- • Be sure to keep the stand filled with water, because heated rooms can dry live trees out rapidly.
- • Check all tree lights-even if you've just purchased them-before hanging them on your tree. Make sure all the bulbs work and that there are no frayed wires, broken sockets or loose connections.
- • Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a person touching a branch could be electrocuted.
- • Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure they have been certified for outdoor use. To hold lights in place, string them through hooks or insulated staples, not nails or tacks. Never pull or tug lights to remove them.
- • Plug all outdoor electric decorations into circuits with ground fault circuit interrupters to avoid potential shocks.
- • Turn off all lights when you go to bed or leave the house.The lights could short out and start a fire.
- •Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree. Choose tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic or nonleaded metals.
- • Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens. Always use non-flammable holders, and place candles where they will not be knocked down.
- • In homes with small children, take special care to avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable. Keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of children to prevent them from swallowing or inhaling small pieces. Avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food that may tempt a young child to eat them.
- • Wear gloves to avoid eye and skin irritation while decorating with spun glass "angel hair." Follow container directions carefully to avoid lung irritation while decorating with artificial snow sprays.
- • Remove all wrapping papers, bags, paper, ribbons and bows from tree and fireplace areas after gifts are opened. These items can pose suffocation and choking hazards to a small child or can cause a fire if near flame.
- • Select toys to suit the age, abilities, skills and interest level of the intended child. Toys too advanced may pose safety hazards for younger children.
- • Before buying a toy or allowing your child to play with a toy that he has received as a gift, read the instructions carefully.
- • To prevent both burns and electrical shocks, don't give young children (under age ten) a toy that must be plugged into an electrical outlet. Instead, buy toys that are battery-operated.
- • Children under age three can choke on small parts contained in toys or games. Government regulations specify that toys for children under age three cannot have parts less than 1 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 1/4 inches long.
- • Children can have serious stomach and intestinal problems – including death -- after swallowing button batteries and magnets. Keep them away from young children and call your health care provider immediately if your child swallows one.
- • Children under age 8 can choke or suffocate on un-inflated or broken balloons. Remove strings and ribbons from toys before giving them to young children.
- • Watch for pull toys with strings that are more than 12 inches in length. They could be a strangulation hazard for babies.
- 2009 - American Academy of Pediatrics.