Hg Highlights Fall '09

Fall

2009

Harrington Grove

Special Points of Interest

Harrington Grove Highlights

> Security Cameras

Lights, Camera, ACTION!

> Flu Tips

> Recycling

> Board Work > Save The Date > National Night Out

Due to recent vandalism issues at the park, security cameras will soon be installed. Please note that these cameras will allow for illumination at night and incidents/suspects will be easily identifiable due to the high quality of the cameras installed. The HOA Board has taken this action to preserve the safety and quality of the play area that many Harrington Grove families frequent.

Park Considerations: *Please remember that the park closes at dusk. *The sand is no place for animals, as children dig and play in this sand with their hands and toys. *The child seated swings are for toddlers and babies only. Teens should not stand on or sit on these swings.

Recycle What?

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Flu Tips

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Shout Out

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Board Work

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Save the Date

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*Mirrors

National Night Out

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*Light bulbs

Thanks!

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Recycle...WHAT? We all know it is important to recycle, but did you know…?

*Ceramic cups

You can not recycle:

*Vases

*Yogurt cups

*Dishes

*Bags

*Plate glass

*Utensils

Inside this issue:

Also, please put any over flow into another box, but avoid plastic bagging.

*Margarine tubs *Pizza boxes

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Flu 411 Flu vaccinations are the first line of defense against a disease that kills about 36,000 people in the United States per year. On average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized because of the flu, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Flu viruses spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Sometimes people become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to five days after becoming sick, according to the CDC. Symptoms of flu include fever, headache, fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and muscle aches. Flu shots are approved for use in people older than 6 months, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions. There is now a nasal-spray flu vaccine, made with live, weakened flu viruses that do not cause the flu, approved for use in healthy people 2 to 49 years of age. Pregnant women should not use the nasal spray. Each flu vaccine contains three types of influenza viruses, based each year on projections about what types and strains of viruses will circulate. About two weeks after vaccination, antibodies that provide protection against influenza virus infection develop in the body. Flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May. While October or November is the best time to get vaccinated, it is still useful to get vaccinated in December and later. According to the CDC, people who should get vaccinated each year are: •

Children aged 6 months until their fifth birthday

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Pregnant women

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People 50 years of age and older

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People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions

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People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.

Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control

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SHOUT OUT to Board Member Matt Cronlund Board member Matt Cronlund and his family welcomed a new son, Matthew Henry. Welcome to the world “Henry”!

Board Work All of Harrington Grove fencing will be replaced with new vinyl fencing in stages, as installation, storage, and weather permits. As mentioned before, security cameras are to be installed at the play ground.

Drainage issues, and other grounds upkeep are worked year round.

We continue to grow our web Replacement play equipment has been installed and is ready presence with our HOA website for use. and our new Facebook Group. The HOA has added security Www.hghoa.com patrol hours to our community

Save the Date! September 26th FALL YARD SALE

October 22nd ANNUAL MEETING

*8am—Noon ANNUAL BBQ *4-7pm

with patrol from York Security. York will be on our property earlier and for longer periods.

St. Anthony Conference Room. 7pm

“Character is what emerges from all the little things you were too busy to do yesterday, but did anyway.” ~Mignon McLaughlin

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And The Thanks Award Goes To: The Harrington Grove Community would like to offer a special thanks to the following participants for a VERY successful National Night Out. *Target Stores: Lynn Road and Capital Blvd. *Harris Teeter: Leesville Road *Raleigh Police Department District 21 *The Durham Fire Department *F&M Entertainment *York Security *Charleston Management

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Halloween Reminders • •

Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping. Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility.

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When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories, purchase only those with a label indicating they are flame resistant.

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Think twice before using simulated knives, guns or swords. If such props must be used, be certain they do not appear authentic and are soft and flexible to prevent injury.

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Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts.

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Teach children their home phone number and to call 9-1-1 (or their local emergency number) if they have an emergency or become lost. Remind them that 9-1-1 can be dialed free from any phone.

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Review with your children the principle of "Stop-Drop-Roll", should their clothes catch on fire.

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Openly discuss appropriate and inappropriate behavior at Halloween time.

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Review candy and stay safe!

Info from Los Angeles Fire Department Halloween Safety Tips

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Doggie Doo’s and Don’ts

Just a friendly reminder about pet wastes! -Use on site pet waste receptacles. -Use pet waste bags for collection. -Use your leash, it’s the law!

Harrington Grove Newsletter We’re on the Web! WWW.HGHOA.COM http://twitter.com/HarringtonGrove And look for us on Facebook!

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS: Emergency: 911 York Security: 919-828-7677 Poison Control: 800-848-6946 Raleigh Animal Control: 919-807-5260 Waste Management Bulk Pick Up: 919-831-6890 For an HG Mom’s Group Contact: [email protected]

Harrington Grove HOA c/o Charleston Management PO BOX 97243 Raleigh, NC 27624

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