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Independence Day 2012
Most people in the United States celebrate the 4th of July,
but do you know exactly why the holiday is so important to our
country? In the years leading up to 1776, Great Britain kept
trying to make the colonists follow more rules and pay higher
taxes. People started getting mad and began making plans to
make their own rules. They no longer wanted Great Britain to
be able to tell them what to do, so they decided to tell Great
Britain that they were becoming an independent country.
The Congress met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and appointed a committee to
write a formal document that would tell Great Britain that the Americans had decided
to govern themselves. They asked Thomas Jefferson to draft a document, so he
worked for days, in absolute secret, until he had written a document that he thought
said everything important that the committee had discussed. On June 28, 1776, the
committee met to read Jefferson's draft. They revised the document and declared
their independence on July 2, 1776. They officially adopted it on July 4, 1776. That is
why we call it "Independence Day."
The Declaration of Independence is more than just a piece of paper. It is a symbol
of our country's independence and commitment to certain ideas. The signers of the
Declaration of Independence wanted the citizens of the United States to have a
document that spelled out what was important to our leaders and citizens. They
wanted us to be able to look at the Declaration of Independence and immediately
think of the goals we should always be working for, and about the people who have
fought so hard to make these ideas possible. The people who signed the Declaration
risked being hanged for treason by the leaders in Great Britain. They had to be very
brave to sign something that would be considered a crime! So every time we look at
the Declaration of Independence and celebrate July 4th, we should think about all of
the effort and ideas that went into the document, and about the courage it took for
these people to stand up for what they knew was right -- independence!
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Volume 2, Issue 7
July 2012
Inside This Issue
Fireworks Facts 2
Open House
3
Who to Call
3
Pool
4-5
Ad
5
Board of
Directors
6
Remember!
Due to the
Wednesday
holiday, the I.D.
trash pickup will
be on Thursday,
July 5th!
Parking
Meet the New SCA Property Manager
Please note that most of the streets in
Springhurst are owned by Metro Louisville. Each
homeowner is required to abide by the DCC&Rs
which prohibit continual and habitual parking on
the community streets.
The LMPD will also ticket any vehicle parked in
violation of the Louisville Metro parking laws. This
means no parking in the wrong direction or on any
grass or lawn. Please make sure your visitors are
aware of this message.
Office Hours
(Beginning
July11th)
There’s a new face around the SCA office.
Please stop by the clubhouse and say “welcome” to
Danielle Tracey, representing Mulloy Properties.
Monday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Contact the SCA property manager at 425-4672
or email [email protected].
The Villages of Springhurst
July 2012
Volume 2, Issue 7, Page 2
Fireworks Facts
from the Fire Marshall
Worthington Fire Department
NO
YES!
NOT LEGAL:
Any fireworks that EXPLODE
Any fireworks that ARE AIRBORNE
(launched into the air)
LEGAL:
Fireworks such as smoke bombs,
snakes, sparklers, and fountains
NO
LMPD will increase patrols in the Springhurst neighborhood and pool
and clubhouse areas during the Independence Day holiday period.
Metro Ordinance 94.40 covers use of fireworks in Louisville Metro.
Questions, contact Worthington Fire Department 241-9366.
July 2012
The Villages of Springhurst
Volume 2, Issue 7, Page 3
The Springhurst
Community Is Invited
to
OPEN HOUSE
The clubhouse renovation is complete!
Open House
Sunday, July 22, 2012
3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Enjoy refreshments and see the new look!
Important Phone Numbers
Metro Call, Dial 311 or visit www.louisvilleky.gov
Animal Control, 363-6609, complaints (domestic animals)
LG&E, 589-3500, power and gas problems
LWC, 583-6610
MSD, 587-0603, clogged drain pipes and storm sewers
Industrial Disposal, 638-9000
Before You Dig, Dial 811
Police, 574-7111, Opt 5, non-emergency
Police Telephone Reporting Unit, 574-4661, make a report for
insurance purposes
Anonymous Tip Line, 574-5673
SCA Property Manager, 425-4672
DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES!
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July 2012
Volume 2, Issue 7, Page 4
“No Long Breath Holding” at the Pool
Maybe you have seen these signs at the Springhurst pool. Practicing holding the
breath has been a common swimming pool game for years, and breath holding was
part of the training regime for competitive swimmers even before there were swimming
pools! This article will help explain the reasons for “no long breath holding”.
Prolonged swimming underwater and breath holding is a dangerous practice that
can lead to drowning. Kentuckiana Pool Management (KPM), the company that
manages the Springhurst pool and works very hard to keep all the swimmers safe, has
recognized this dangerous practice and posted signs prohibiting these activities.
To understand why breath holding poses a threat, it is necessary to know something about human
respiration. A high level of carbon dioxide in the blood is what triggers air hunger. Many times swimmers
who hold their breath actually hyperventilate before going under, artificially lowering the level of carbon
dioxide in their bloodstream. When they are actually starving for oxygen, their bodies do not know it
because their carbon dioxide levels are normal. Oxygen-starved, they may black out and drown before
anyone realizes what is happening. This phenomenon is sometimes known as shallow water blackout.
Other factors make breath holding even more dangerous.
1. An unconscious swimmer may make voluntary movements, preventing observers from realizing that
the swimmer is in trouble.
2. Low levels of oxygen in the blood may trigger release of endorphins, so the swimmer experiences a
sense of euphoria rather than danger.
3. Breath-holders are likely to be experienced, adept swimmers and as such may not be as closely
watched by lifeguards as beginning swimmers.
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Please notify the pool supervisor at 425-7230 at least 24 hours in advance
if you plan to bring the maximum number of guests to the pool.
The Sharks last HOME swim meet at the
Springhurst pool will be on Monday,
July 2. The pool will close that day for
regular member use at 4:00 P.M.
Best wishes, SHARKS!
Pool Operating Hours
Sunday-Thursday 11:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M.
Friday 11:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M.
Saturday 10:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M.
The last day of the 2012 pool season is
Labor Day, Monday, September 3.
Important Information - Use of Pool Passes
• Pool members may purchase a season pass for a babysitter/
nanny or for a child or grandchild who does not live in the
household for $40 each.
• Season passes are specific to the pass holder and may not
be transferred or assigned to another person.
Any pool guest or pass holder
must be accompanied
by a member of the resident’s household
to enter the pool.
Please remember that a “household member” is a spouse, child, or other family member whose
legal residence is the member’s home. An adult child who does not reside in the home is not a household
member. If a resident misuses a pool card in this or any other capacity, the board of directors maintains the
right to suspend that member's family pool privileges for the remainder of the season.
The Villages of Springhurst
July 2012
Pool Events Calendar
Independence Day
Celebration at the Pool
On Wednesday, July 4, remember the annual Family
Fun Day at the pool. Games, prizes, and musical
entertainment!
Volume 2, Issue 7, Page 5
Family Dive-In Movie Night
Saturday, August 18, dusk
Teen Swim Night - Date will be posted
Crime Prevention at the Pool
Please Do Not Let This Happen to You!
An incident recently occurred in the parking lot at the Springhurst pool. A vehicle’s back
window was broken, and valuables were taken from the seat. This happened during the
afternoon, between 1:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.
Please do not leave valuables in view in your vehicle in the pool parking lot, or at any time.
July 2012
The Villages of Springhurst
Volume 2, Issue 7, Page 6
It is summer time!!
Springhurst Home Depot is your good neighbor!
Visit your Westport Road store for
 Best quality of live goods!
 Best prices in town! Will not be beat on price!
 See store manager, Scott Krueger, for any special needs!
10301 Westport Road
502.339.7909
This complimentary advertisement is included in the SCA newsletter
in recognition and appreciation for the support of our neighborhood
Home Depot’s great prices during the clubhouse renovation,
with additional thanks for donating the gas grill enjoyed by everyone at the pool!
Thank YOU, Home Depot!
The Villages of Springhurst
July 2012
Volume 2, Issue 7, Page 7
SCA Board of Directors
President, Walt Zalewski, Director, Moorfield
[email protected]
Steve Steinberg, Director, Ivybridge
[email protected]
Vice President, Bob Davis, Director, Springbrooke
[email protected]
Orville Kidd, Director, Springhurst Gardens
[email protected]
Treasurer, Dennis Murphy, Director, Valencia
[email protected]
Bill Doyal, Director, Hartwick
[email protected]
Secretary, Brenda Harral, Director, At-Large
[email protected]
Joe Niehaus, Director, Springmeadows
[email protected]
Don Hardin, Director, Felsmere
[email protected]
Bruce Caraway, Director, At-Large
[email protected]
Mike Merrifield, Director, Tuxford
[email protected]
Carleton Godsey, Director, White Blossom
[email protected]
Contact All Board Members
[email protected]
Nanci Chasteen, Director, Springmont
[email protected]
Danielle Tracey, Property Manager
[email protected]
Clubhouse Office: 425-4672
Kevin O’Bryan, Director, White Blossom
[email protected]
Greg Troutman, Director, Abbeywood
[email protected]
If you do not have computer access, please call the
SCA office at 425-4672 for a contact to be made for
you.
John Gillespie, Director, Wynbrooke
[email protected]
The SCA Board meets on the third Monday of each
month at 7:00 P.M. Meetings are open to all residents.
Jim Burd, Director, At-Large
[email protected]
If you would like time on the agenda, contact the
board secretary at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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