Trick or Treat Tips

Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

 

ALL DRESSED UP:

• Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement, or contact with flame.
• Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility.
• Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Hats should fit properly to prevent them from sliding over the eyes.
• If a sword, cane, or stick is a part of your child's costume, make sure it is not sharp or too long. A child may be easily hurt by these accessories if he stumbles or trips.
• Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts.
• Do not use decorative contact lenses without an eye examination and a prescription from an eye care professional. While the packaging on decorative lenses will often make claims such as "one size fits all," or "no need to see an eye specialist," obtaining decorative contact lenses without a prescription is both dangerous and illegal. This can cause pain, inflammation, and serious eye disorders and infections, which may lead to permanent vision loss.
• Review with children how to call 9-1-1 (or their local emergency number) if they ever have an emergency or become lost.

 

ON THE TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL:

• A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.
• If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home.
• Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat.

HOME SAFE HOME:

• To keep homes safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents should remove from the porch and front yard anything a child could trip over such as garden hoses, toys, bikes, and lawn decorations.
• Parents should check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs.
• Wet leaves or snow should be swept from sidewalks and steps.
• Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump on or bite a trick-or-treater.

Take these quick and easy precautions to help your little ghosts and goblins have a hauntingly happy and safe Halloween.

Over the past few months, there has been an increase in vandalism in the community. This includes graffiti on many of the tunnels, trail signs, at the parks, and on the tennis courts.

 

These are serious incidents that are punish­able within the criminal justice system. Should you see graffiti anywhere within the community, we ask that you report your sightings to C.I.A. Services via one of the following: customercare@ciaservices.com, www.mycincoranch.com or call the office at 713-981-9000.

 

 

This cost is borne by all residents of the community. There is zero tolerance for this inappropriate behavior and these types of incidents have consequences. The Board has instructed the law enforcement officers to detain and arrest any and all individ­uals participating in the destruction of community assets. We have requested our on-duty officers to increase the surveillance of these areas along with the Fort Bend Sheriff's office and the Precinct 3 Constable in the Northwest section.

 

             

Medicare is a health insurance program provided by the federal government for qualifying individuals, including people age 65 and older, those with certain disabilities, and individuals with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

 

Some people may confuse Medicaid and Medicare programs. The primary difference is that Medicaid is a needs-based insurance program, while Medicare is not. Your income is not a determining factor for Medicare qualification.

 

There are monthly premiums for certain parts of Medicare. Additionally, Medicare does have some limitations and regulations on what it will cover for health care costs.

 

The Safety Committee coordinates with the contract deputies who are hired as additional patrol resources in Cinco Ranch SW.  Your HOA and local MUD Districts fund contract deputies and meet quarterly to discuss crime trends in our community and special needs for additional patrol resources.  If you are interested in serving on this committee, contact yuxiajessie2020@outlook.com. Thank You.

 

“It’s not me, it’s all those ‘other drivers’”!

 

First and foremost, thank you to those who shared their time and thoughts in the online survey we published in the last article. The purpose of the survey was to get a snapshot of who has what level of experience with roundabouts. So, here is what our 59 survey respondents said:

Question 1 – To help us with knowing your level of experience as a driver, please tell us your age.

 

Age Group	Responses	Percentages
Under 20	0	0.0%
21-25	1	1.7%
26-35	3	5.1%
36-45	23	39.0%
46-55	19	32.2%
56-65	7	11.9%
Over 65	6	10.2%
Totals	59	100.0%

 

Question 3 - Regarding the first time you drove through a roundabout, what was your comfort?

By Gary W. Schatz, P.E., PTOE, PTP

8/11/2021

14.1. Public Access.
Most, if not all, of the streets within the Community, are public streets and, as a result, the general public may be able to gain access to Common Areas, including but not limited to greenbelts, parks, trails and paths, and other neighborhood spots conducive to gathering and interaction. The Residential Association may, but shall have no obligation to, control such access or police the Common Areas to identify and eject unauthorized persons.

 

14.9. Natural Conditions.
The Community contains a number of manmade, natural, and environmentally sensitive areas that may serve as habitats for a variety of native plants and wildlife, including insects, venomous and non-venomous snakes, and other reptiles, coyotes, alligators, and other animals, some of which may pose hazards to persons or pets coming in contact with them. Each Owner and occupant of any Unit and every person entering the Community (i) acknowledges that such plants and wildlife are indigenous to the area and are not restrained or restricted in their movement within or through the Community; and (iO assumes all risk of personal injury arising from the presence of such plants and wildlife within the Community. Neither the Residential Association, the Declarant, any Builder, nor the members, partners, affiliates, officers, directors, agents or employees of any of them, shall have any duty to take action to control, remove, or eradicate any plant or wildlife in the Community, nor shall they have any liability for any injury resulting from the presence, movement or propagation of any plant or wildlife within or through the Community.
The natural areas described in this Section may also contain creeks, ponds, or intermittent pools of water, muddy areas, and underbrush, among other things, all of which are important to the ecological balance and maintenance of the area as a wildlife habitat. No Owner or occupant of a Unit shall enter upon, or permit their guests or any other person acting on their behalf to enter upon or disturb, such areas in any way without the Residential Association's or the Declarant's prior written approval.

 

For the complete Declaration of Protective Covenants click here.

 

 

EXHIBIT"C"
Initial Rules

 

Section 2. Restricted Activities. Unless expressly authorized by, and then subject to such conditions as may be imposed by, the Board, the following activities are prohibited within the Residential Properties, except to the extent undertaken by the Declarant in the course of development:

 

(b) Raising, breeding, or keeping animals except that a reasonable number of dogs, cats, or other usual and common household pets may be permitted in a Unit. In the case of dogs and cats, a maximum of two such pets shall be considered reasonable. Those pets which are permitted to roam free, or make objectionable noise, endanger the health or safety of or constitute a nuisance or inconvenience to the occupants of other Units are subject to removal in accordance with Fort Bend County's ordinances and enforcement
procedures. Dogs shall be kept on a leash or otherwise confined in compliance with County ordinances whenever outside the dwelling. Pets shall be registered, licensed, and inoculated as required by law;

 

For more information on Protective Covenants click here.

Due to an influx of vehicle questions we would like to remind residents of the Declaration of Protective Covenants - specifically page 72 of the document.

 

Restricted Activities. Unless expressly authorized by, and then subject to such conditions as may be imposed by, the Board, the following activities are prohibited within the Residential Properties, except to the extent undertaken by the Declarant in the course of development:

(a) Parking of "occupant vehicles" on Units in places other than the garage or driveway serving the Unit, or parking of commercial vehicles or equipment, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, golf carts, boats, and other watercraft, trailers, stored vehicles, or inoperable vehicles in places other than enclosed garages.

For purposes of this provision, a vehicle shall be considered an "occupant vehicle" if it is parked on the Unit four or more hours per day, four or more day in any seven-day period. A vehicle shall be considered "in-operable" if it is obviously inoperable or does not have a current operating license. A vehicle shall be considered "stored" if it is put up on blocks or covered with a tarpaulin and remains in such state for 7 consecutive days without prior approval of the Board.

Sweetwater Pools advised that there is a labor shortage that has gotten significantly worse over the past 10 days (this is statewide). As such, the Cinco Ranch II Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to close the Westridge Creek, Rollingwood, and Rosewood pools effective immediately. We are hopeful that with these closures the Lake House pool can remain fully staffed and open weekends until October 17th. The Lake House pool will also be open during the Labor Day holiday weekend.

 

Westridge Creek Splash Pad is not affected by the pool closures. It will remain open until October 15th. Residents will need an amenity card key to access the splash pad.