December 2024 Edition: Deer in the Spotlight

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NOW OPEN Washington Luis recently relocated his jiu-jitsu academy from Pasadena to 4202 Center Street in Deer Park.

Washington is a third-degree black belt Brazilian Jiu-jitsu competitor and instructor from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

He is a two-time Master World Champion, two-time Abu Dhabi Pro Champion, and NoGi World Champion.

Academia Washington Luis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was established to allow Washington to share his love of JiuJitsu with people of all ages.

S S A L C WORLD (346) 614-1346

washingtonluisbjj@gmail.com

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DECEMBER 2024

DEER PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

SO, YOU WANT TO HAVE A CHRISTMAS TIME HAYRIDE......

When the weather cools, we begin to shift focus to holiday activities and fellowship. What better way to enjoy the fall air than with a hayride? Here are some safety practices to prevent injury during a hayride: - Check to make sure that any trailer is properly attached. All trailers should be currently registered, and all trailers with a gross vehicle weight of 4500 lbs. or greater need an inspection as well.

- Use trailers that have rails on all sides and seating to prevent riders from falling off.

- Riders should only sit, and keep their arms/legs inside the rails.

- Avoid roads with heavy traffic and uneven road surfaces. The route should be in residential neighborhoods with minimal crossing of major roadways (i.e. East Blvd, Center St…)

- Only pull one trailer per vehicle and drive at a low speed.

- Riders should not try to get off the trailer until it is at a complete stop.

- A trailing vehicle with flashers activated is required.

- There needs to be a ratio of at least 1 adult for every 2 children.

Keep in mind that you need to file for a permit for a hayride with the Police Department. At a minimum you will need the following to obtain a permit:

1) Times/Dates 2) A map of the proposed route for approval.

3) Estimated number of persons, animals, and/or vehicles. Please include descriptions of vehicles (color, make/model, license plates) 4) Assembly Area/ Time 5) Starting Area/ Time

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact Rhonda Cole Thrailkill, Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police, rcole@deerparktx.org or call 281-930-2100 for an "Application for Parade Permit" to be submitted to the Chief of Police.