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The Official Magazine of
the Lakewood Community
Lakewood Safety Reminders Attention Lakewood Walkers, Joggers & Bikers I’d like to remind everyone of a few safety precautions that should be taken when walking, jogging, or biking in the community. I personally drive into Lakewood in the wee hours of the morning, when it’s still dark, and always see folks out walking, quite often in or very near the drive lanes and wearing dark colored clothes. A few reminders for everyone, whether walking, biking, or driving: • • • • • • •
Always wear something reflective, front and back, when walking , jogging, or biking. Carry a flashlight. Stay on the sidewalks when possible while walking. Stay in the Bike Lane when biking. Stay alert for vehicular traffic. When driving in darker conditions, slow down in order to further your sight distance. Stay Alert! Never text and drive. Keep an eye out for pedestrians or hazards. Please be safe on our Lakewood streets, for everyone’s sake! Sean Bachtel LPOA Director of Community Relations
Holiday Shopping Safety The holiday season is in full swing and soon we’ll all be out spending our cash to further spoil our children and grandchildren by buying those “must have” presents. Unfortunately, many of those mall and store parking lots will be patrolled by a more undesirable group of shoppers, better known as thieves. A few tips to avoid theft and keep yourself safe during holiday shopping: • Park in a well lit space and be aware of your surroundings. • Lock the car and hide the shopping bags and gifts in the trunk (or better yet, in the house). • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. • Leave valuables and large purses at home. • If you’re shopping with children, make sure they know who to contact if you become separated. On behalf of all of Lakewood’s staff, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season.