Annual Meeting Follow Up
Vice President: Tammy Nates
Secretary: Angel Postell
Treasurer: Holly Stilley
Officer Trevor Shelor talked with us about ways to keep our neighborhood and property safe. Charlestowne Estates I is officially “Crime Watch” certified and the board will be looking into putting up Crime Watch signs in the coming months. We will have the information provided by Sgt Shelor on our Web site in a couple of weeks under the new heading: CRIME WATCH:
https://charlestowneestates1.wordpress.com/A big thank you to our neighbor Mark Del Mastro for serving as our Crime Watch liaison with the City of Charleston Police Dept.Improvements
City Councilman Aubry Alexander helped explain that the Dept of Transportation has sent our request back to “the drawing board” due to some technicalities. We are working on getting that project complete ASAP.Aubry also announced that improvements to the intersection of Dickens and Sam Rittenberg will start January 2013. If you are not signed up for Aubry’s district doings email, send him a message letting him know you’d like to be included. They are very informative:
Aubry Alexander District 9
843-810-2853
aubryalexander9@gmail.com
Halloween Safety
From the Charleston Police:
TIPS FOR TRICK-OR-TREATERS
* Carry a flashlight with you for visibility.
* Always stay in a group with an adult!
* Never enter a stranger’s house or car for a treat!
* Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the grass away from the street.
*Don’t cris-cross the street. Go to all the houses on one side of the street, then cross and go back.
*Look both ways before crossing the street and if you are wearing a mask take it off.
* Wait until an adult can check your candy before you eat any of it.
* Only accept treats from neighbors or friends you know!
TIPS FOR PARENTS
* Plan costumes that are bright and reflective! Consider adding more reflective tape to costumes + trick or treat bags. Always carry flashlights.
* Masks can limit or block eyesight, consider makeup or cut the mask eyeholes bigger so they can see. Remind children to remove their masks to cross the street!
* We recommend that children do not use props like guns, knives, or swords. However, if they are used, make sure they don’t look real!
* Clear hazards from your property. Remove obstacles such as flower pots and garden hoses, so children won’t trip on them rushing from house to house.
* Remind your children not to eat the candy until an adult has checked their treats!
* Your child’s school may be having a Halloween party. Call the School and ask.
* Please explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism.
TIPS FOR BUSINESSES/MOTORISTS
* Heighten your awareness and be cautious of purchases that may have the potential to cause personal injury or property damage – such as paint ball guns or large quantities of eggs.
* Drive slowly and cautiously through your neighborhoods. Remember children may not look before crossing the street.
Please report any suspicious activity immediately to the local law enforcement agency. As always in an emergency call 911. Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!
Litter Pick Up
Saturday November 3rd, 8AM.
Meet at Scottish Rite. Bring gloves and wear long pants.
Thank you for helping to keep our neighborhood beautiful!
Charlestowne Estates I 
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