SAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ANNOUNCEMENT By Fay Wood, NW Chief First, we thank all residents that could attend our latest Law Enforcement Forum presentation by Sheriff Grady Judd. You will see more about that coming up along with ongoing public safety and consumer tips you need to know. Special thanks to Waters Edge for supplying the yummy food baskets and refreshments and Christine and team for coordinating all. Since not all could make it I want to tell you my ongoing plans for Lake Ashton’s largest, probably oldest, and highly successful all inclusive community program. All thanks to you all in both cities for the teamwork and support. Effectively immediately, and after talks with leaders in LA and Law Enforcement, here’s some highlights of what’s happening in your NW program. Joan DiBattista has agreed to become our NW Deputy Chief. Joan comes with a very successful management background, and currently serves as President of the very successful LAVA Auxiliary here in LA. Joan will be working closely with two already well known NW Senior Advisors, James Mecsics and Nancy Baker and of course me. They still want me as the Chief but allowing me some much needed time off and travel plans. See the Executive Team picture from the meeting. Looking like youngsters don’t you think? Please stay tuned as a growing group of leaders are continuing to be formed. You will recognize several who have been with NW for a long time and some newbies to make the program even better, including a really skilled communications person to support our program enhancements and development. Come join the fun . More questions or comments feel free to contact Deputy Chief Joan DiBattista at: 239-851-7899. Thanks for your continued teamwork and support! CITIZENS ASSISTED PATROL (CAP) By David Muller Lake Ashton is a great place for many reasons including all the volunteers who participate in so many functions. The Citizens' Assisted Patrol (CAP) is such a group. It is a county effort by the Sheriff's Office and that is why CAP patrols both the Lake Wales and Winter Haven portions. The mission is to be the "eyes and ears" at Lake Ashton for the Sheriff's Office. What does CAP do for Lake Ashton? It gives visibility to the residents showing that someone is looking out for them to determine if emergency services should be requested. But it also gives visibility to "bad actors" or people who should not be here and want to hurt you. The vehicles with the orange flashing lights show those bad actors that someone is looking out for the residents. There is no predictability when the vehicles will show up. There is a lot of access by outsiders to Lake Ashton. That is why screening the vendors or anyone with access to your property is important not only to you but also your neighbors. Please become a CAP member and contact Mike Weissberg at 863-324-3541 for information and application. Only TWO HOURS A WEEK are asked of you to help keep Lake Ashton safe.
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