SAFETY DRIVER SAFETY REMINDER All vehicles, including golf carts, must obey all stop signs and the 20 mph speed limit throughout Lake Ashton. Drivers, please keep an eye out for pedestrians at all times. Obeying the posted speed limit and traffic signs can help avert a potential tragedy. Recent state legislation changes have increased the age for golf cart drivers taking effect October 1. The law requires that a person operating a golf cart on public roads or streets who is under 18 years of age must possess a valid learner’s permit or driver’s license. Anyone older than 18 must carry a state-issued ID. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH By Fay Wood, NW Chief As you may know your Neighborhood Watch (NW) Leadership Team have been busy updating and enhancing the inter- workings of NW to further improve the success of the community wide program. I am pleased to announce, under the leadership of Deputy Chief Joan DiBattista, the entire territory listing of Deputies is now complete with Jeannie Franklin coming on board. Thanks to Jeannie and all our Deputies for their expertise and program support. Next up is adding block captains across Lake Ashton. A full Team meeting is coming up. Watch for Deputy Chief’s place, date and time for the Team meeting notice. NW will be participating in early August to celebrate 39 years of the “National Night Out” program originated by Law Enforcement. Details will be forthcoming. We appreciate all the team work and support from many! Questions, ideas, etc., contact Deputy Chief Joan DiBattista at 239.851.7899. CITIZENS ASSISTED PATROL By Mike Weissberg Since all residents are part of Neighborhood Watch you are watching things around you. Citizens Assisted Patrol does this by patrolling our streets. Our job is to look for things that do not belong in our community. Our presence with our lights flashing while patrolling our streets is our deterrent to help keep our streets safe. CAP is always looking for more volunteers to patrol our streets. Our job is to be the eyes, ears and presence for the Sheriff’s Department. Patrols are once a week for two hours. Applications are available in the Clubhouse and HFC. For more information contact Mike Weissberg 917-482-3151 (leave a message). WATCH FOR ALL IGATORS Female alligators build a mound nest of soil, vegetation, or debris and deposit an average of 32 to 46 eggs in late June or early July. Incubation requires approximately 63-68 days, and hatching occurs from mid-August through early September. Alligators and crocodiles are an important part of Florida's heritage and play a valuable role in the ecosystems where they live. Those who live near lakes and ponds should expect to see alligators from time-to-time but they should never be fed or approached. People concerned about an alligator should call our toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWCGATOR (866-392-4286).
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