**ALERT** A vehicle was stolen from a homeowner's property in the Villages on the night of July 6th. Owasso Police are investigating the theft. Please be advised that all residents should take extra precautions to ward off crime in the neighborhood:
- Please make sure that you have your outside lights on during the overnight hours. Brightly lit areas tend to make for less crime.
- Work with your neighbors to identify suspicious activity. If you note anyone suspicious in the neighborhood, call the Owasso Police and ask for a patrol to come by.
- Take a moment to ask contractors and construction or service providers about their business in the neighborhood. Check into their story with your neighbors. Thieves sometimes 'case' targets by posing as salesmen, service providers or contractors.
- If you hear an alarm, car or home, please don't ignore it. Take the time to investigate.
- Tell a friend or neighbor if you plan to be out of town, and have them keep an extra set of eyes on your property.
- Don't leave valuables in a car parked in your driveway. Make sure that the vehicle is locked and the alarm is armed.
Doing these things can and will help to make Silver Creek less prone to these types of crimes. (RJA 2010.07.08)
As warmer weather has finally settled in upon Green Country, the Board would like to remind all homeowners and residents of Section 20 of the SCHOA Bylaws, parts B and C:
B. A professionally installed landscape package must be installed upon the completion of each home in a manner satisfactory to the Board of Directors.
C. Each lot must be kept neatly mowed, trimmed, edged, and weeded at regular intervals so as to keep the appearance of the home clean, neat and orderly.
In order to maintain the tidy appearance of our neighborhood and protect the value of our collective investments in our homes and land, the Board will be very actively enforcing the Bylaws related to appearance of lawns and landscaping. Please make the extra effort to put in the necessary time to keep your yard trimmed and weed-free and to care for your landscaping trees and planting beds. For those unable to properly care for your lawn, the Board will be happy to recommend some lawn-maintenance companies to assist you.
Those homeowners who fail to meet the minimum standard of lawn care will be reminded with written warnings, followed by fines and the potential of liens against your property for unpaid fines. Please help us all to show the pride that we have in our wonderful neighborhood by giving each home in Silver Creek a neat, tidy, cared-for appearance!!
Looks for lawn and garden maintenance tips and hints in the 'Helpful Articles' section here on the SCHOA website in the coming weeks!! (RJA 2010.05.27)
