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Reminder: CPR Training Coming Up August 4, 2012

POA President Debbi Nichols issued this reminder through the community listserv this morning. See the related article for schedule and other details about this training.

The CPR Training Sessions that are being offered here in the community beginning August 4, 2012, are fast approaching. This training is an asset to all who have participated, but Terry O’Brien needs to know if you are planning to attend.
Please respond to Terry if you want to participate at: tcob0304 at yahoo.com

Debbi Nichols

Related Article: CPR Training

Contact: Terry O’Brien, Safety Liaison – tcob0304 at yahoo.com

Community Watch: Meet Detective Mike Copeland

Detective Michael Copeland of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has recently been assigned to the area that includes the Governors Village community. The Sheriff’s Office has a division of detectives that works as a team, but any crime that occurs in this zone will go through Detective Copeland.

Attachment:
Community Watch Information from Deputy Sheriff Tim White—includes an introduction from Detective Copeland. July 5, 2012 (PDF)

Contact:
Detective Michael Copeland
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
295 West St/P.O. Box 429
Pittsboro, NC 27312

919-548-2577 (c)
919-542-2911 (Central Dispatch)
mike.copeland at chathamsheriff.com

CPR Training

Governors Village POA Safety Liaison Terry O’Brien today announced upcoming CPR Training for Governors Village community residents.

The POA is pleased to announce that it will be setting up classes for homeowners to obtain instruction on CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation). The particular classes that will be provided by an American Heart Association (AHA) instructor are in accordance with AHA recommendations for Community Participation for “Family and Friends.”

Class 1 – Family and Friends – CPR for Adults & Children: This class covers choking and CPR and introduction to AED for anyone over 1 year old. This class can be taken by Adults and Children over 10 years old. This is a 1-hour class and the cost is $25.

Class 2 – Family and Friends – Infant CPR: This class covers choking and CPR for infants under 1-year old. This class can be taken by Adults and Children over 10 years. This is a 1-hour class and the cost is $25.

Class 3 – Family and Friends – First Aid & CPR for Children & Adults: This class covers common childhood emergencies (medical, injury, and environmental), choking and CPR. This class can be taken by Adults and Children over 10 years. This is a 3-hour class and the cost is $40.

For those want to obtain additional information on the classes, go to the American Heart Association webpage: http://www.heart.com, then click CPR&ECC, and then click Community Training. You will be able to access course information.

Schedule

Class 1 – Wednesday, August 8, 7-8 PM
Class 2 – Thursday, August 9, 7-8 PM
Class 3 – Saturday, August 4, 9-12 AM
Location: Camden Apartments Community Center

If you cannot make these dates, but wish to attend any of these classes, please let us know by email as we may be scheduling additional classes.

Classes will be provided by Chaille O’Neal, RN ( Neonatal ICU & OB), owner of Family Dynamics since 1999 (life skill educator), certified international AHA instructor trainer and mother of 2. Her full resume can be view at: http://smartmomma.com/Instructor-Bio-Chaille-ONeal-RN-ICCE-AHA TCF-sp-40.html.

POA members who participated in previous classes by Chaille considered the training excellent.

If you are interested in attending any of these classes, please send an e-mail to tcob0304 at yahoo.com.

This training could really be really important to someone someday.

Thanks,

Terry OBrien

Contact: Terry O’Brien, At Large Director, Lake Development Committee Liaison, Safety Liaison – tcob0304 at yahoo.com

Learning To Ride Bicycles Safely

The Governors Village Bicycle Safety Training was held Saturday morning, October 1, 2011 under bright, sunny skies. Eight members of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office were on hand to instruct and help with the program for our community’s children age 12 and under. Officers instructed the kids on the rules of the road and had a course set up for them to navigate.

To help the children learn what was required during the training exercise, the officers first walked the course and then had the children walk it. Then each child had a chance to practice riding on the course. Emphasis was on following all safety regulations, such as stopping at stop signs and at intersections occupied by pedestrians. The kids had a great time and one adult even braved the course.

Following the training, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office provided the children with new safety helmets. The officers ensured that the helmets were adjusted and fitted properly.

After the formal event ended, the children continued practicing the course. This was a great opportunity to gain experience in a safe environment. Discussions are already underway with the Sheriff’s Office about expanding the training next year.

Governors Village would like to thank the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office for teaching the community’s children how to safely enjoy riding their bicycles. We are fortunate to have such a great group of men and women supporting out community. Thanks also to the POA for organizing the event. This was quite a worthwhile morning for all who participated.

Photo credits: Ted Smith and Terry O’Brien

Teen Internet Safety and Security Training

On October 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department will give a lecture on Internet Safety and Security.  Topics will include how to protect information, how to prevent hacking, how to detect hacking, and measures to be taken when a computer is hacked. This lecture is geared for teenagers; however, parents are Continue reading →

Bicycle Safety Training Available Saturday, September 17, 2011

Update 9-17-2011: Because of rain, this training has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 1, 2011.

Forgot to RSVP? It is not too late! As announced earlier, Governors Village children have an opportunity to learn all about bicycle safety from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, September 17, 2011. The training navigation course will be set up 9:00 a.m. to noon in the parking lot in front of the RBC Bank.

Bring your children anytime during the 9-12 a.m. window and training will still be available.

Read the details: Bicycle Safety Training.

This safety program is sponsored by the Governors Village POA and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.

Parking on Governors Drive

POA Board Member Richard Bobst made a community announcement today reminding residents about parking restrictions on Governors Drive.

We have had a number of requests to enforce the parking restrictions on Governors Drive.

The complaint is that people park outside the marked parking areas with their cars being too close to David Stone. This blocks the vision of and makes it unsafe for people trying to enter Governors Drive from David Stone.

Please follow the parking area markings and make it safer for your neighbors.

The Chatham County Sheriff and the Highway Patrol have been asked for help in addressing this safety issue.

Thanks,
Dick Bobst, POA Board

Contact: Dick Bobst <bobstrichard at yahoo.com>