How to Be a Good Neighbor
by Lindsey Lee

We all want to be good neighbors. Here are some things you can do to reach that goal:

• Keep your home painted and in good repair
  
  
• Make sure your grass and shrubs are trimmed and neat.
  
  
• Do not leave junk lying around outside your home.
  
  
• Do not leave your trash containers out after pick-up. Try to arrange for someone to move them if you can't.
  
  
• Do not let your parties be loud enough and late enough to interrupt neighbors' activities and sleep.
  
  
• Manage your pets so they do not annoy your neighbors. Do not let your animals run free, and do not allow your animals to "do their business" in a neighbor's yard.
  
  
• Work with your neighbors to keep the neighborhood safe. Get to know your neighbors. You may want to plan a block party or picnic. You may also ask the local police or sheriff's department to talk to you and your neighbors about starting a neighborhood watch program.
  
  
• When we know and trust our neighbors, we can ask them to bring in our mail when we are away and then return the favor for them.