OHCC May 2012

MAYHIGHLIGHTS

Saturday – 12Bingo

7:00pm - Abravanel Hall

Monday – 14BOD Meeting

10:00am - Mykonos Room

Tuesday – 15NY Philharmonic

5:45pm – OverflowParking Lot

Thursday – 17BOD Meeting-Second

Session1:30pm – Mykonos Room

Saturday - 19 OHSPA EVENT

7:00pm – Abravanel Hall

Sunday – 20Free Choral Concert

2:00pm – Abravanel Hall

Thursday – 24July 4 Ticket Sales8:00am – Galleria

Monday – 28MEMORIAL DAY

www.oceanhillscountryclub.com

Oh, To Be A Kid Again!Spring Eggstravaganzaparticipants enjoying

a beautiful dayon the Lanai.

2 May 2012

Updates for the Resident Directory Need to Be Submitted to the Front Desk by June 1st

4th of July Dinner - Poolside

Tickets on Sale Thursday, May 24, 8amTickets $25.00 per person

Old-Fashioned BBQand Dancing

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OCEAN HILLS COUNTRY CLUBHOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REGULAR MEETING MINUTESMARCH 12 & 15, 2012

The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Ocean Hills Country Club Homeowners Association Board of Directors was heldon March 12 & 15, 2012, at 4701 Leisure Village Way, Oceanside, California.

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Ellen Baur, President Angela Takemoto,Vice President

Dave Rowley, TreasurerLeon Cole, Secretary

Barry Farrell, DirectorDavid Hefler, Director

Ira Landis, DirectorDDiirreeccttoorrss AAbbsseenntt

NoneMMaannaaggeemmeenntt PPrreesseenntt

Becky Groenewold, General ManagerDottie Ulmer, Executive Admin. Asst.

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Ellen Baur, President Angela Takemoto,Vice President

Dave Rowley, TreasurerLeon Cole, Secretary

Barry Farrell, DirectorDavid Hefler, Director

Ira Landis, DirectorDDiirreeccttoorrss AAbbsseenntt

NoneMMaannaaggeemmeenntt PPrreesseenntt

Becky Groenewold, General ManagerDottie Ulmer, Executive Admin. Asst.

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II.. President Baur called the Regular Meeting to order at10:05 a.m.

IIII.. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice PresidentTakemoto.

IIIIII.. PPRREESSIIDDEENNTT’’SS RREEPPOORRTT

President Baur apprised the membership as to the mat-ters to be addressed, and items completed, as well asExecutive Sessions and Special Board Meetings heldsince the last monthly Board Meeting. The Board held anExecutive Session and a Special Board Meeting onFebruary 21, 2012. The Executive Session reviewed addi-tional Standing Committee applications. At the SpecialBoard Meeting, an appointee was made to the LandscapeCommittee and the landscape plans for the Cannon RoadProject and the Request for Proposal were accepted. TheBoard held an Executive Session and a Special BoardMeeting on March 5, 2012. The Executive Session heldhearings on violation appeals, reviewed Board ExecutiveCommittee reports; legal issues; personnel issues; delin-quency review; and a resolution to foreclose. At the

Special Board Meeting, the HOA Conference Room reno-vation was approved, the Handbook of Rules andRegulations comments were reviewed and changes wereaccepted which will require a second 30-day commentperiod; and the Floor Maintenance contract was tableddue to a lack of time. At the Executive Session on March9, 2012, the Board discussed third party contracts regard-ing the Cannon Road Project, personnel issues, potentiallitigation, and legal opinions.

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In the Management Report, Becky Groenewold, GeneralManager, apprised the membership as to the primaryprojects currently underway:• The RFP for the Cannon Road Project was approved.• Phase 1 & 3 tree trimming and removal is nearing com-pletion.• RFP has been received for tree assessment of Phase 2.• Kelly Painting will begin wall painting today.• The maps in storage are being reviewed for input intoLaser Fiche.• Revision of the Handbook of Rules and Regulations wascompleted.


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• The age survey has been completed.• A new receptionist, Cheryl Firenze, has been hired forthe HOA Office.• Recreation Department will be adding additional staffmembers for weekend coverage.

VV.. TTRREEAASSUURREERR’’SS RREEPPOORRTT

Treasurer, David Rowley, gave the following Treasurer’sReport: Reserves of nearly $3 million which reflectreserves of $3,270,774 and an operating surplus year-to-date of $57,192. The most significant over budget vari-ance was Water, which was $44,833. The most significantunder budget variance was the Recreation Departmentpayroll, which was $44,775. Total assets are $4,573,287include $3,258,000 worth of FDIC-insured Certificates ofDeposit. A copy of the Financial Statement is availablefor review in the HOA Office.

Water consumption for the past 12 months was 12.88%higher than the corresponding period last year. However,we are exceeding our 20% reduction goal.

VVII.. PPRREESSEENNTTAATTIIOONN OOFF AACCTTIIOONN IITTEEMMSS AANNDD HHOOMMEE--OOWWNNEERR IINNPPUUTT

Members are welcome to address the Board on agendaitems that concern them. However, in order to maximizetime and efficiency, the Board asks for cooperation as fol-lows: When addressing an item, speak once per topic andkeep comments to five (5) minutes or less. Only one per-son per Membership may address any single item.Please be sure that your remarks are courteous and con-siderate. Responses from the Board regarding membercomments are at its discretion.

Members wishing to speak on non-agenda items musthold comments until the Second Session on Thursday.

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AA.. AApppprroovvee PPrrooppoossaall –– CCaannnnoonn RRooaadd TTuurrff RReennoovvaattiioonn

President Baur reported that Valley Crest and O’ConnellLandscape made presentations to the Board on March 9,2012 regarding the turf renovation on Cannon Road. Dueto the proposed grant being time sensitive, the Boardapproved the proposal from O’Connell Landscape in theamount of $188,627.60.. After the grant is received, thetotal cost to the OHCC would be approximately $7,500.

Mr. Hogan, OHCC Landscape Operations Director, madea presentation that showed the area before and after theproposed renovation. He stated that the new installationwill have over 70% native plants and will be drought tol-erant.

There were five homeowner comments.

President Baur requested that items be taken out oforder to accommodate presenters and the Board agreed.

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The current Tree Policy was adopted in 2008 and revisedin 2009. The Board reviewed the Policy and several revi-sions were made. The General Manager also suggestedthat the Board task the Landscape Committee to makesite visits and forward observations on tree related con-cerns on a monthly basis and to provide a report to theBoard who will be responsible for determining a course ofaction.

It was the consensus of the Board that the Tree Policy berevised and brought back to the Board on Thursday,March 15, 2012, for any further discussion.

There were five homeowner comments.




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President Baur stated that four bids were received for theannual floor maintenance proposal. The proposalsranged from $8,275 to $12,459.15. References wereobtained and presented to the Board for review.

MMoottiioonn mmaaddee aanndd sseeccoonnddeedd ((LL.. CCoollee//DD.. HHeefflleerr)) ttoo aapppprroovveetthhee PPrreessiiddiioo HHaarrddwwoooodd ccoonnttrraacctt iinn tthhee aammoouunntt ooff $$88,,227755ffoorr aannnnuuaall fflloooorr mmaaiinntteennaannccee ccoonnttrraacctt.. DesignatedFunding: Reserves #2439. Motion passed unanimously.

There were no homeowner comments.


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DD.. HHaannddbbooookk ooff RRuulleess aanndd RReegguullaattiioonnss

President Baur stated the comments regarding theHandbook of Rules and Regulations were discussed atthe Special Meeting on March 5, 2012 and the MasterBoard was unable to complete due to time constraints.The Board discussed comments received and made revi-sions to the Handbook. There was a discussion on provid-ing transponders to individuals other than residents.

MMoottiioonn mmaaddee aanndd sseeccoonnddeedd ((BB.. FFaarrrreellll//II.. LLaannddiiss)) ttoo nnoottccoonnssiiddeerr hhaavviinngg ttrraannssppoonnddeerrss ffoorr aannyyoonnee bbuutt tthhee rreessiiddeennttss..Favor – 1; Against – 5. Motion failed.

MMoottiioonn mmaaddee aanndd sseeccoonnddeedd ((DD.. HHeefflleerr//AA.. TTaakkeemmoottoo)) ttoo aadddd““aanndd aauutthhoorriizzeedd ppeerrssoonnss”” ttoo tthhee ttrraannssppoonnddeerr sseeccttiioonnss oofftthhee HHaannddbbooookk ooff RRuulleess aanndd RReegguullaattiioonnss aass iitt rreellaatteess ttoottrraannssppoonnddeerrss.. Favor – 6; Against -1 (Director Farrell stat-ed that he believes transponders should be reserved forresidents of OHCC only). Motion passed.

MMoottiioonn mmaaddee aanndd sseeccoonnddeedd ((DD.. HHeefflleerr//II.. LLaannddiiss)) ttoo aapppprroovveetthhee HHaannddbbooookk ooff RRuulleess aanndd RReegguullaattiioonnss rreevviissiioonnss aass ddiiss--ccuusssseedd.. Motion passed unanimously.

MMoottiioonn mmaaddee aanndd sseeccoonnddeedd ((DD.. RRoowwlleeyy//DD.. HHeefflleerr)) ttooaapppprroovvee pprriinnttiinngg ooff tthhee eennttiirree HHaannddbbooookk ooff RRuulleess aannddRReegguullaattiioonnss ttoo sseenndd oouutt ffoorr aa 3300--ddaayy rreevviieeww aanndd ccoommmmeennttppeerriioodd. Favor – 0; Against – 7. Motion failed.

MMoottiioonn mmaaddee aanndd sseeccoonnddeedd ((DD.. RRoowwlleeyy//DD.. HHeefflleerr)) ttoo sseennddoouutt oonnllyy tthhee rreevviisseedd ppaaggeess ooff tthhee HHaannddbbooookk ooff RRuulleess aannddRReegguullaattiioonnss ffoorr aa 3300--ddaayy rreevviieeww aanndd ccoommmmeenntt ppeerriioodd..Motion passed unanimously.

There were three homeowner comments.

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AA.. MMooddiiffiiccaattiioonn ooff CChhaarrtteerrss

BB.. AAppppooiinntt SSttaaffff LLiiaaiissoonn ttoo CCoommmmiitttteeee

These two items were discussed as one agenda item. Itwas suggested the General Manager be added to theFacilities Management and Landscape Committees as anadditional Staff Liaison and a non-voting participant.This change would allow the General Manager to provideadditional insights and support.




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MMoottiioonn mmaaddee aanndd sseeccoonnddeedd ((DD.. FFaarrrreellll//DD.. HHeefflleerr)) ttoo aappppooiinntttthhee GGeenneerraall MMaannaaggeerr aass aa SSttaaffff LLiiaaiissoonn aanndd nnoonn--vvoottiinnggppaarrttiicciippaanntt ttoo tthhee FFaacciilliittiieess MMaannaaggeemmeenntt aanndd LLaannddssccaappeeCCoommmmiitttteeeess aanndd ttoo rreevviissee tthhee CChhaarrtteerrss ttoo rreefflleecctt tthheesseecchhaannggeess.. Motion passed unanimously.


VVIIII.. RREECCEESSSS

The meeting was recessed at 1:05 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.,Thursday, March 15, 2012.

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President Baur reconvened the Regular Board Meeting at1:34 p.m.

President Baur updated the membership on theExecutive Session held since the Board Meeting ofMonday, March 12, 2012. The Executive Session on March12, 2012 reviewed delinquency reports and liens.

At this point, General Manager requested that items be

taken out of order to accommodate presenters and theBoard agreed.

XXIIII.. AAGGEENNDDAA IITTEEMMSS

AAssssoocciiaa PPrreesseennttaattiioonn

Joe Winkler, PCM Vice President of Marketing, made apresentation regarding three Associa programs. They are:1) Associa Advantage – provides discounts to local retail-ers; 2) Associerge – Concierge services; and 3)Homeowner Link Elite – provides the ability for the HOAto communicate, in mass, with members via text, voice oremail. Should the Board choose to utilize this service,there is a charge of $2.40 per home per year.

MMoottiioonn mmaaddee aanndd sseeccoonnddeedd ((AA.. TTaakkeemmoottoo//DD.. RRoowwlleeyy)) ttooaaddvveerrttiissee iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn iinn tthhee OOHHCCCC NNeewwsslleetttteerr rreeggaarrddiinnggAAssssoocciiaa AAddvvaannttaaggee aanndd AAssssoocciieerrggee pprrooggrraammss tthhaatt aarreeaavvaaiillaabbllee ttoo tthhee CCoommmmuunniittyy ffoorr tthhoossee wwhhoo wwiisshh ttoo ttaakkeeaaddvvaannttaaggee ooff tthhee ssaavviinnggss//ddiissccoouunntt ooffffeerreedd.. Favor – 6 –Against – 1 (Director Landis stated that Associa shouldpay for the advertising).




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There were three homeowner comments.

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Chuck Holland, PCM Sr.Vice President of IT, made a pres-entation on services PCM has to offer regarding comput-er upgrades and website maintenance. President Baurrequested that he meet with J. Kaminsky, D. Fitzwilliam,

E. Farley and K. DeWoody of the AV and Marketing &Communication Committees.


Homeowners with questions regarding CommitteeReports and Staff Reports may ask them during non-agenda homeowner input.


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XXIIIIII.. SSTTAAFFFF RREEPPOORRTTSSThe following Staff Members gave their reports:RREECCRREEAATTIIOONN – Chris Bessey, Recreation Director,reported that a proposal has been submitted to purchasestorage reels for the pool lane markers; a doggie residuereceptacle has been ordered for the Dog Park; requestedthe Facilities Management Design Committee examinethe stage curtains for possible replacement; tickets forthe NY Philharmonic go on sale March 15; theEggstravanga will be held on April 7 at 10:00 a.m.;Channel 12 will air the Oceanside Police Department’spresentation on residential safety on April 2; the DogPark is closed until April 15; the pool furniture was soldfor $1,005; Judy Harris will inform the Master Board on aRecycle Prescription Medication Day; the bus is sched-uled to go to Fashion Valley on March 25; and theRecreation Department has two new employees.MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE – Chuck Pierce, Director, reported theinstallation of the Bocce Pergolas will begin on March 19and will take three weeks to complete; installation of thewater storage tank is being scheduled; two trash canshave been ordered for “The Park”; new benches havebeen ordered for the Dog Park; Kelly Painting has startedpainting the common area walls; the annual floor mainte-nance contract has been awarded to Presidio Hardwood;Community Pool Services has been contacted to installthe chlorine generator; bids are being received for therepair of the Clubhouse tile floor and the HVAC system;the concrete slab has been installed at Tennis Courts #3& #4 and the drinking fountain is being installed; andStaff is currently reviewing and organizing OHCC blue-prints.LLAANNDDSSCCAAPPEE ––Tom Hogan, Director, reported that theCannon Road turf has been sprayed in preparation forthe renovation; the Dog Park landscaping project isunderway and will reopen in April; drainage repairs atthe tennis court near the Dog Park were done to reduceproblems at the Dog Park; shrubs are being removed fromareas around Stop signs on Leisure Village Way for bettervisibility; Golf Course operations are $20,401.84 under

budget and landscape common operations are $12,469.40over budget; and information was provided on the longrange plan for replacement of turf in the Community.

There were two homeowner comments regarding the traf-fic analysis, Abravanel Hall, reclaimed water and land-scaping.

IIXX.. CCOOMMMMUUNNTTIIYY PPAATTRROOLL SSEERRVVIICCEE RREEPPOORRTT

Len Weinstein, Director, stated that the 2012 alarm test-ing project has begun and as of last month 325 have beeninspected and seven (7) needed repair; there were three(3) observed STOP sign violations and two (2) observedspeeding violation during the month; the dwellingLIVEsystem can access information by vehicle license number,decal number or transponder number; and there was one(1) criminal activity involving a trash can.

XX.. SSTTAANNDDIINNGG CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE RREEPPOORRTTSSAARRCC – Dave Rowley, Board Liaison, stated that theCommittee is meeting every two weeks and eighteenapplications were processed at the last meeting.AAVV – Ed Farley, Chairperson, stated that two video class-es have been completed; officers were elected; the trou-ble with the equipment during the “Broadway Today”concert was not related to OHCC equipment and an elec-trical person should be hired to analyze the circuits.CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY SSEERRVVIICCEESS – Angela Takemoto, BoardLiaison, stated that officers will be elected at the nextmeeting; a list of priority activities and action plan for2012 is being compiled; and the CSC would like to pursuea closer relationship with medical providers such as Tri-City Medical.FFAACCIILLIITTIIEESS MMAANNAAGGEEMMEENNTT – David Hefler, BoardLiaison; stated that the Design Sub-Committee is compil-ing a list of items that need to be addressed for theLibrary and Abravanel Hall; and the pool deck area hasbecome a high priority.GGoollff CCOOUURRSSEE – No Report

LLAANNDDSSCCAAPPEE – Chairperson Diana Wenman was not inattendance and provided a report. Ellen Baur, BoardLiaison, stated that the Garden Club may be interested incontributing to the renovation of the back gate landscap-ing; Chairperson Wenman will work with the FacilitiesManagement Committee regarding any projects under-taken that involves landscaping; a proposal has beenreceived from the Registered Consulting Arborist forassessing trees in Phase 2; members of the Golf CourseCommittee and the Landscape Committee will scheduletours of golf courses that have installed the satellite VPSystem; and the Committee decided that three slopes onthe outskirts of the Golf Course will be allowed to grownaturally and will discuss their decision with the GolfCourse Committee.MMAARRKKEETTIINNGG && CCOOMMMMUUNNIICCAATTIIOONN – Jim Kaminsky,Chairperson, reported that officers have been elected; arecommendation to the Master Board to post the OHCCvideo to our website is being submitted to the MasterBoard; improvements to the website were discussed; a“brainstorming” session was conducted on ways to attractindividuals to OHCC;

XXII.. HHOOMMEEOOWWNNEERR IINNPPUUTT (Non-Agenda Items)

Members are welcome to address the Board on non-agen-da items that concern them. In order to maximize timeand efficiency, the Board asks for cooperation as follows:When addressing non-agenda items, only one person perMembership may speak for five (5) minutes or less on alltheir non-agenda items. Please be sure that your remarksare courteous and considerate. Responses from the Boardregarding member comments are at its discretion.

There were three homeowner comments regarding thewater conservation, non-agenda item procedures, andRecycle Prescription Medicine Day.

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UUNNFFIINNIISSHHEEDD BBUUSSIINNEESSSSBB.. TTrreeee PPoolliiccyy

President Baur stated that the Tree Policy was discussedon March 12, 2012 and it was the consensus of the Boardthat the revised policy be brought back for further discus-sion. After further review and discussion, several revi-sions were made to the Tree Maintenance Policy.

MMoottiioonn mmaaddee aanndd sseeccoonnddeedd ((DD.. RRoowwlleeyy//II.. LLaannddiiss)) ttoo aaddoopptttthhee OOHHCCCC TTrreeee MMaaiinntteennaannccee PPoolliiccyy,, aass rreevviisseedd.. Motionpassed unanimously.

There was one homeowner comment.

LLiieenn RReessoolluuttiioonn

Per the OHCC Collections Procedure, the need to recorda lien for delinquency for non-payment of monthly assess-ments against property #2380170-0 is in order. All effortshave been made, without success, to collect these debtsand to bring the accounts current.

MMoottiioonn mmaaddee aanndd sseeccoonnddeedd ((AA.. TTaakkeemmoottoo//DD.. HHeefflleerr)))) ttooaapppprroovvee rreeccoorrddaattiioonn ooff aa lliieenn oonn SSeeppaarraattee IInntteerreesstt ooffAAccccoouunntt AA##22338800117700--00.. Motion passed unanimously.

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MMoottiioonn mmaaddee aanndd sseeccoonnddeedd ((BB.. FFaarrrreellll//DD.. HHeefflleerr)) ttoo aacccceepptttthhee mmiinnuutteess ooff tthhee RReegguullaarr BBooaarrdd MMeeeettiinngg ooff MMaarrcchh 1122 &&1155,, 22001122,, tthhee SSppeecciiaall MMeeeettiinnggss ooff FFeebbrruuaarryy 2211,, 22001122 aannddMMaarrcchh 55,, 22001122 aass wwrriitttteenn.. Motion passed unanimously.

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Director Landis commented on the Associa presentation.

President Baur thanked all Community members whoattended the Board Meeting.

AADDJJOOUURRNNMMEENNTTWith no further business to be discussed, President Bauradjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.


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It is hard to believe that I am celebrating my firstanniversary at OHCC. I have had a front row seat to somepretty incredible projects in the community. Even better,I have been accompanied by some talented and commit-ted people along the way from the Master BoardMembers, both past and present, Committee Volunteersand an incredibly capable and professional Staff. Uponmy arrival, I realized quickly how this Community andthe Master Board are goal oriented. I inherited from JoeWinkler, a project list to track the ongoing status and sim-ply added items the Board wanted to get to as time per-mitted. This has been an invaluable time managementtool to help the Master Board maintain focus on their pri-orities without losing sight of the important tasks theywant to get accomplished. Here is a list of some of thethings we have accomplished together over the last year.

Several new policies were reviewed, revised or createdto help manage the needs of the Residents which include:Video Surveillance, Donation, Procurement, TreeMaintenance, Sewer Lateral Line Maintenance, andDisciplinary Hearings process. The age survey got a 97%response this year and we eliminated the Do Not

Resuscitate policy which created liability for staff to tryto implement.

The Board reviewed a conceptual plan and cam-paigned vigorously to provide funding capability forfuture enhancements. While the CC&R amendment didnot pass, it was a valuable exercise in gaining insight fromthe members for future projects. This information willassist the Board in maintaining the high standards for theAssociation amenities. In addition to looking at thebuildings and infrastructure, the Board has been set anew standard for being wise stewards of our naturalresources. The strategy to aggressively conserve waterresources has proven to be the singular reason that theOceanside Water Dept. contacted OHCC to notify theBoard of the availability of grant funds from theMetropolitan Water District. While the Board enjoyedcelebrating the grand opening of the newly renovatedPark it was busy processing the next step to convert the181,150 square feet of turf along Cannon Road to droughttolerant planting as well. The funding at $1 per squarefoot made this next step possible and the funding planimplemented by the previous Boards assured theCommunity that there were adequate monies available topursue this project just as we received notice of an addi-tional 10% increase to water rates over the next twoyears!

Staff has assisted with the implementation of a transi-tion from paper files to digital record storage and we con-tinue to utilize technology to make the daily operationmore efficient. We now offer Escrows digitally instead ofburning reams of paper, requiring staff to copy and ofcourse the mailing cost is eliminated and they can be sentwith the click of a button. Major projects that Staff alsoassisted the Board with included a complete revamp ofthe Homeowner Handbook, with a full legal review tobring them current. The Committee Policy, Charters andoverall structure was revised to meet the ever changingneeds of the community and assist the Board with manag-ing oversight of the tremendous volunteer force that con-tributes their time so generously. An effective process forgetting recommendations to the Board has been very suc-cessfully implemented over the last year. Thanks toinsights and guidance from Staff that supports theCommittees, the following projects were accomplished:Owl Boxes were installed, new pool furniture arrived,Hoist fitness equipment was purchased in the gym and aFitness Trainer was hired, the Dog Park was renovatedand new benches ordered, the trees by the tennis courtswere replaced with something more appropriate for thespace, a new ball machine ordered, the Bocce pergolaswere replaced, refrigerated drinking fountains wereinstalled, wood floor refinishing is underway, Drill & Fillon the golf course was completed to improve water andchemical absorption, Abravenal Hall ceiling tiles werereplaced and repainted, a new contract was negotiatedfor bus service at a substantial savings and a new market-ing video was produced and posted to the website.

Thank you for making my first anniversary so memo-rable. I look forward to each new day here with gratitudefor the opportunity to serve alongside such remarkablepeople to achieve amazing results for the residents ofOHCC.


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MANAGER’SREPORTBy Becky Groenewold

General Manager


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Those of you who have entered or exited through ourFront Gate, recently, might have noticed that the CannonRoad Project is in the works. O’Connell LandscapeMaintenance, our contractor, who began work on April 9,has encountered a couple of rain days, but expects thatthey will finish the Project earlier than the deadline ofJune 10. (The City deadline for completion is June 15.)The Master Board will be receiving weekly progressreports with photo documentation, which will also appearon our OHCC Website.

Published in the April OHCC Newsletter for the 30-day review period, the Tree Maintenance Policy is expect-ed to be adopted at our Special Board meeting in May.Maureen Huitt of the HOA Staff is in the process of con-tacting homeowners who have placed work orders and/orwritten letters to the Master Board regarding problemscaused by Common Area trees. Onsite visits are beingmade by the Landscape Committee. Should any home-owner have an issue with Common Area trees or shrubsthat has not been already reported, contact Maureen

Huitt at the HOA.In the fall, tree maintenance will be continued by our

Registered Consulting Arborist. Any tree identified forremoval will be marked and nearby homeowners will beinformed. Wherever possible, a choice of replacementtree will be offered to the homeowners.

For anyone who missed the February 8 official openingof The Park, an 8-minute video produced by DianaWenman, will be shown on our in-house channel 12/867.You may check at the Clubhouse Front Desk for dates andtimes.

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outstanding service since 2000; the Board approved thebad-debt write-off and approval of foreclosure (if itbecomes necessary).

Per the Regular April Board meeting agenda, theBoard reviewed our Goals’ list and were given an updateof the Cannon Road Project. The following action wastaken by the Board: approval of the proposal for complet-ing this year’s road work; approval of theRecommendations submitted by the LandscapeCommittee: additions of more succulents to the OHCCPlant Palette, adoption of the General TrimmingGuidelines for OHCC Master Common Landscape Areas,and approval that the Landscape Committee in concertwith the Landscape Director can, in future, add plants tothe existing OHCC Plant Palette by informing the MasterBoard and Community of their action; approval of theRecommendation by the Facilities ManagementCommittee to go out to bid for replacing the pool and spadecks; approval of a proposal to repair/replace the dam-aged Clubhouse HVAC ducts; approval of a contract withthe publisher of our monthly OHCC Newsletter; andapproval of the minutes of the March Regular BoardMeeting.

And that was the month that was…

Treasurer’s ReportBy David S. Rowley, Treasurer

FFiinnaanncciiaall::At the end of our 2011-2012 fiscal year, we are in

strong financial condition with reserves of $3,353,409 andan operating surplus year-to-date of $21,345. This reportis pre-audit and additional expenses may be accrued bythe auditor for the audited financials.

The most significant over-budget variances wereMaintenance Dept. payroll, which was $53,280 over, andWater which was $27,153 over. The most significantbelow-budget variances were Property ProtectionServices, which were $44,868 below, and Golf CourseImprovements which were $43,229 below.

Our total assets of $4,585,585 include $3,372,766 worthof FDIC-insured Certificates of Deposit.

On March 16, the Master Board met in ExecutiveSession to approve a third party contract.

The monthly Executive Session, followed by theSpecial Meeting were held on April 5. The ExecutiveSession covered a third party contract, a hearing, commit-tee applications, legal opinion discussion, ExecutiveCommittee reports, Delinquency reviews, a bad debtwrite-off, a foreclosure, litigation, and approval of priorExecutive Session minutes. At the Special Board meeting,Jim Vienneau, President of O’Connell LandscapeMaintenance, presented an update on the Cannon RoadProject; the resignation of Herb Livsey from theCommunity Service Committee was accepted and SunnyFrowein was appointed in Herb’s place; Sydelle Gale wasappointed to the Marketing & CommunicationCommittee; Atlas Environmental Services and ourRegistered Consulting Arborist were awarded a contractto prune or remove trees near the HOA, on Cannon Road,and on the Golf Course; our annual insurance wasrenewed (whereas the annual premium decreased by$12,000, the per case deductible increased from $2500 to$25,000, due to claims filed against the association by ourMembers!!!!!!!!); per the Recommendation of theMarketing & Communication Committee, the MasterBoard approved the link to “YouTube” from our websiteof the new marketing video about OHCC; the Boardreviewed bids for our annual reserve analysis and decid-ed to continue our current affiliation with ARS, offering

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Employee SpotlightNew office receptionist Cheryl

Firenze joined the staff on March 12,2012. Cheryl’s from a military familyand moved all over California beforesettling in Sacramento where she metand married her high school sweet-heart Dennis. Cheryl and Dennis havea son and daughter. Derek, whorecently graduated from college, ismoving to the east coast in the fall.Their daughter Casey is to attend U.C.Santa Barbara this fall.

Cheryl spent the first 11 years ofher career working with the Legislature in Sacramento.When it was time to relocate to Illinois for her husband’snew position it was with great sadness she left California.Cheryl enjoyed living and working in St. Charles, Illinois,however, after 10 long winter years it was an absolutedelight four years ago to relocate to sunny SouthernCalifornia. Cheryl loves to hang out with her two cats inthe backyard when she gardens.

Landscape Committee Updatefor May 2012By Diana Wenman, Chair

April was a busy month with the LandscapeCommittee taking on the new responsibility of assessingthe complaint when a resident calls in with a CommonArea tree trimming or removal request. Most homeown-ers are aware that OHCC has a tree assessment policy.Our community is broken into three parts (3 rotations, orphases) and now that the re-landscaping plan has beenapproved and the planting moratorium lifted we are get-ting back into our normal rotation. Last yearrotations/phases one and three were assessed, mapped,and trees were trimmed or removed. We are about toembark on rotation/phase two and when that work isdone we will be back on track to tackle onerotation/phase each year. If a tree incident happensbecause of an unusually high wind storm, or some othercause, homeowners should call in a work order and thiswill be passed on to the appropriate person(s) to followthrough. Our homes are places of refuge, comfort andpeace, and the surrounding vegetation should be pleasur-able to look at and a joy to live with.

Since the Cannon Road Project is well on the way, theLC is moving forward with other priority areas that havebeen identified for re-landscaping to save water and up-date our aging plant material. We have sent a list ofnative, drought tolerant plants to Fish & Game, for theirperusal, and await their reply. We anticipate the Arcadiaouter slope that is adjacent to the Carlsbad EcologicalReserve will be addressed in late summer, and are work-ing to re-landscape the Front Entrance from Cannon toLVW, as well as the Back Gate entry islands, theHomeowner Office front area, possibly the turf areaacross from The Park, and distressed areas along LVW.

For those who may not have heard, the “drill & fill”procedure that took place on the golf course has been ahuge success, and we are using 50% of the water thatused to be needed! The course looks beautiful! Ourefforts are beginning to pay off and more of the same canonly improve our bottom line and our Community’s beau-ty! Onward and upward!


Association News

Advertising InformationDeadine for ads in the next issue is the

15th of the month prior.Please call Linda at 760-685-6727 for

more information.

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Dog Park is‘Spring’ Ready

After installing new drainage,reseeding and adding new bench-es, OHCC Dog Park will reopenMay 1.

Enjoy your time with your four-legged friends and rememberyour dog park etiquette.


xxxAssociation News

The Safety CornerBy Leonard Weinstein, Director of Community Patrol

Service (CPS)Hello residents of Ocean Hills Country Club.Last month, I wrote about having “read every page” in

the two and a half inch thick CVC. Well, one of our goodresidents, a CHP-retired officer who has been a goodsource of information for me in past, pointed out that Imay have missed a page or so. F.Y.I., the CVC has addi-tional information regarding vehicle license plates. Itgoes on to say that “when two plates are issued by thedepartment for a vehicle, they shall be attached to thevehicle for which they were issued, one in the front andthe other in the rear.” You may wonder why I’m going onabout this. How many times have you seen a vehicle onwhich the front plate was not installed; the manufacturerdidn’t allow for easy plate installation on the frontbumper, it doesn’t look good there, in the owner’s opinion,etc. This is a violation for which a “Fix-It” ticket or cita-tion may be issued. One must weigh the attractiveness ofone’s vehicle vs. the possibility of paying for not attachingthat front plate.

As a number of you are aware, having received alarminspection scheduling phone calls, your CommunityPatrol Service (CPS) has begun annual alarm systeminspections for 2012. These systems, HOA installed andmaintained, are for your safety and wellbeing. The annu-al inspections are to ensure that your system is function-ing properly. In as much as the actual inspection, by a CPSofficer, only requires some ten to fifteen minutes of yourtime, please allow us to assist you by completing theinspection. We are continuing to experience telephone-related alarm system malfunctions. As a reminder, shouldyou have any kind of telephone equipment repairs orupgrades, please contact your CPS so an officer canensure that the system is still functioning properly.

Let’s not let our guard down! Your continued coopera-tion in reporting anyone or anything that appears suspectis important. Safety in monitoring our community our-selves is paramount. Do you remember to lock your doorsand windows, pick up your mail and newspapers, as wellas make arrangements when you are away? YOU are yourown first line of defense!

“Our numbers, they are decreasing!” A little over ayear ago, (January, 2011) STOP Sign violations were up

almost 170% over the three previous months (October –December, 2010). As the months go by, your continuedawareness of vehicle safety as demonstrated by activityin OHCC is to be applauded. Adherence to safe drivingpractices is up while the number of violations continuesto decrease.

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Be SAFE, Be SMART, and most of all, BE HAPPY.Once again, thanks for your time and thanks for readingThe Safety Corner.

HOA Art ExhibitIn an effort to liven up the

HOA Office the General Managerhas invited OHCC Artists to dis-play some of their work. Our veryfirst artist is none other thanBarbara Miller. Her work hasbeen featured in theInternational Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Exhibit at theJacob Javitz Center in New York City and the Art Expo inNew York in 2008. She also participates in the Art Walkin San Diego's Little Italy, the San Diego County Fair,TheRancho Santa Fe Art Fair; The Del Mar Art Stroll as wellas various gallery showings and venues where she haswon numerous awards. Barbara’s paintings are in privatecollections in California, Hawaii, Nevada, Illinois, Iowa,Michigan, Florida and North Carolina. If you are interest-ed in contacting Ms. Miller, she can be reached at (760)295-3201, [email protected] and be sure to visit her web-site at www.barbaramillerart.com.

The GM made the initial contact during the Do DuesDay with the Art Lovers Club (where Ms. Miller isinvolved). We would like the opportunity to showcaseother artists from the community and can arrange tochange out the artwork every 2-3 months. If you are inter-ested in displaying some of your talent, please contactKathleen Murdock at [email protected].

Last Chance forOHCC TelephoneDirectory!

In July 2012 we will be sending out anupdated phone directory with no advertising. The 2013publication will once again be our colorfully, bound ver-sion which will include advertising.

Please review your listing in the 2011-2012 OHCCPhone Directory. If your information is correct, no fur-ther action is needed.

For deletions/additions/corrections or for first timelistings to the Directory (and you have not already doneso), please fill out a Telephone DirectoryListings/Revision sheet, available from the ClubhouseFront Desk, or on the following page. Forms will be col-lected at the Front Desk or HOA Office.

Note: You may now add an email address and/or cellphone number AT NO COST! All submittals need to be inby June 1.

Please, no phone call changes. All must be in writing!


Association News

OHCC Telephone Directory 2012-2013Please review your listing in the 2011-2012 OHCC Phone Directory.

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For deletions/additions/corrections or for first time listings to the Directory(and if you have not already done so), please fill out theTelephone Directory Listings/Revision sheet below and

available at the Clubhouse Front Desk.

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Complete this form to ADD, CHANGE, OR DELETE a listing in the next OHCC/HOA Telephone Directory.

THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR LISTING YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER.ONE CELL PHONE NUMBER AND ONE E-MAIL ADDRESS PER NAME IS PERMITTED.

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NEW LISTINGCOMPLETE IF YOU WERE NOT IN THE 2011-2012 DIRECTORY

Name: __________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Street Address: ___________________________________________________ Tel: _______________________

Cell Phone: ___________________________________ Email: _______________________________________

*To include additional cell phone numbers or additional Email address, please enclose $5 per item with this form.This is a one-time, non-refundable check payable to OHCC/HOA.

Delete name of Prior Owner/Resident: ____________________________________________________________

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Recreation News

As of June 1, 2012 a newly revised bus schedule will bedistributed, including the upcoming Mall trips plannedfor the balance of the year. The ridership continues tofluctuate and it is best to make some adjustments ever sooften to benefit those using the service. The Communityis encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions toimprove this level of service.

Our thanks to Cox Communications for their contin-ued support for the Spring Eggstravaganza and this yearthe event was attended in record numbers. TheRecreation Department always reviews each event to seewhat improvements can be made overall and implementthose changes for the coming year. Because the numberof children has increased, the egg hunt areas will bereconfigured, in this way the activity will remain safe andenjoyable for all that attend. So look out golfers, theremay be human bunnies on the Front Nine next year!

A new interest group is starting for Qigong (pro-nounced chee-gong) which is an ancient health practiceclinically proven by modern science to support naturalhealing abilities and improve overall well-being.Typicallya qigong practice involves rhythmic breathing coordinat-ed with slow stylized repetition of fluid movement, a calmmindful state, and visualization of guiding qi through thebody.This practice is being used in a variety of therapeu-tic settings and its popularity is growing. This course willbe taught by an accredited instructor only if there isenough interest, please sign-up at the Front Desk if inter-ested and you will be notified if the group is formed.

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms and to those that areremembering their mother, enjoy the day doing what youlike to do with family and friends.

RECREATIONNEWS

By Chris BesseyRecreation Director

The Clubhouse activities are on the verge of going fullthrottle as Memorial Day approaches, typically bringingan influx of reservations. The canopy will be set up at thepool area; the BBQ’s and outdoor heaters will be servicedfor the summer rush. The Community ServicesCommittee is looking at the replacement of the portabledance floor, as the number of dancers is increasing atevents in the outdoor areas. There appears to be anincrease in usage in all the recreational areas. TheShuffleboard Courts are being used regularly, WaterVolleyball is played twice a week and the Bocce Courtshave been rejuvenated. The Swim Clinic will begin inJune on Saturdays and there have always been residentswho benefit by the services offered. Thank you to thoseresidents that give of their time each year to help othersimprove and maximize their potential. So, come andenjoy the Clubhouse, as it is open for activity from 6 amto 10:30 pm every day and all the year long.

“When you are a mother, you are never reallyalone in your thoughts. A mother always has to thinktwice, once for herself and once for her child.”

— Sophia Loren, “Women and Beauty”

CHANNEL 12 BROADCASTFOR MAY 2012

All Selections Run at 12 Noon & 6 PM Daily

APRIL 30 - MAY 6:“The Park” Opening

*Will air at 8am, 12pm, 4pm, 6pm & 10pm

MAY 14-20:Master Board Meetings I & II

*Will be rebroadcast at 12pm & 6pm

MAY 21-27:Community Patrol Services Announcement“Personal Safety/Security in Public Areas”

*Will be rebroadcast at 12 pm & 6pm

Please note: that if you have digital TV, our in-houseChannel 12 now airs on Channel 867. Also, if you havedigital TV and aren’t getting Channel 12 on 867, pleaseask COX to exchange your box for an 8300 box.

FYI: the monthly Channel 12 broadcast schedule is posted onthe bulletin board just to the right of Abravanel Hall, in the week-ly activities schedule put out by the Recreation Department andlocated at the Reception Desk and, of course, in this monthlyNewsletter.


Recreation News

OHCC CERTCERT is a nation-wide program adopted by the City of

Oceanside in 2005 and has since become an importantpart of the City’s EEmmeerrggeennccyy PPllaann. In late 2009, OHCCmembers of CERT developed a program specificallyaimed at helping residents prepare for, survive, and recov-er from a disaster. Because OHCC CERT is not a club, theCan Do Club stepped up last year and helped us raise$4,800 in ticket sales and donations to purchase emer-gency equipment and supplies. So far, we have been ableto replace the loaned HAM radio (used to access theOceanside Emergency Operations Center and other agenciesthroughout the County), purchase emergency medicalsupplies for our volunteer professionals, and are current-ly implementing a

2-way radio network to provide essential communica-tions between the Clubhouse Incident Command Post andfield personnel, including CERT Teams, the newly formedMedical Response Team, and the emerging Pet Care Unit.We will soon be able to conduct simulation training exer-cises using our new radios and emergency response capa-bilities.


Clubs and Activities

ClassesSit To Be Fit

The title tells it all! SSIITT TTOO BBEE FFIITT is a FFRREEEE full bodyexercise program carried on while comfortably seated.Open to men and women, this program permits you to dowhat you can and to skip any exercise too demanding.After a few lessons, you will realize a pain or two has dis-appeared and you will enjoy life more.

The program designed by retired professional fitnessinstructor, June Black, consists of seven uplifting tapesplayed weekly in sequence.

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If you would like more information about CERT,please go to our website (cert.webuda.com) or call Bill at760-945-6925.

AEROBICSClasses are held in Abravanel Hall on Monday,

Wednesday and Friday at 10 am (no class on thesecond Wednesday of each month). Club member-

ship is $6 for the year.Monday – 10 to 11:30 am (weights or bands 11 to 11:30)Wednesday - 10 to 11 am (no class 2nd Wednesday)Friday – 10 to 11:15 am (weights or bands 11 to 11:15)Fee: $3 per classYou may attend two classes without joining the club, but you

still pay the $3 class fee. Wear exercise shoes and bring waterand weights.

Instructors are both ACE Certified: Monday andFriday – Sharon Nelson

Wednesday – Christine Alesiani

ANGLER’S CLUBPresident Paul Yoshida announces the May 8

Club meeting at 7 pm in the Mykonos Room at theClubhouse. All members and guests are invited to attend this orany regular monthly meetings that are held the second Tuesdayof the month in the Mykonos Room.

The Thursday, May 17 fishing trip will be a three-quarter dayfishing trip on the Pacific Voyager, departing Seaforth Landing inMission Bay at 6 am.The cost for members is $75 and $80 for non-members and guests. Members and guests may sign up anddeposit your check at the Front Desk in the Clubhouse for thistrip, as long as space is available.

If you have any questions concerning the fishing trips orabout the Club, feel free to call President Paul Yoshida at 760-940-8871, Vice President, Al Harruff at 760-806-6862 or CharterMaster Rollin Grider at 760-726-9594. Please join us at the May 8meeting for fun and fellowship about angling in our local waters,

and the latest “fish stories” about our April trip.At the March Club meeting we discussed the upcoming fish-

ing trips, and Dennis Lady demonstrated the seagar knot to tie afluorocarbon leader to either spectra or mono line. Bob Whitewon the 50/50 raffle. On March 15, we had our last OHA golf tour-nament with Jim Kaminsky winning first place; second placewent to Dennis Lady; and third place went to Eric Fenchel.Congratulations guys, we all had a good time, and we are lookingforward future tournaments.

At the May meeting we will have another big raffle with achance for you to win some great prizes, if your lucky ticket isdrawn. Raffle tickets are 6 for $5, or $1 each. Come join us andhave a chance to win some good prizes at our monthly raffle.





Board Meetings

OHCC Session IMonday, May 14, 10 am

Mykonos RoomOHCC Session II

Thursday, May 17, 1:30 pmMykonos Room

VILLAGE MEETINGSCyrus

Thursday, May 17, 1:30 pmLadies Club Room

Hydra Friday, May 18, 10 am

Ladies Club RoomMajorca

Wednesday, May 23, 9 amLadies Club Room

PortofinoMonday, May 28, 9:15 am

Ladies Club Room

COMMITTEE MEETINGSArchitectural Review

Thursday, May 10 and 24,9:30 am

Homeowners AssociationAudio/Visual

Tuesday, May 22, 11 amHomeowners Association

Community ServiceFriday, May 11, 10 amArt Room, Clubhouse

Facilities Management Tuesday, May 8, 2 pm

Homeowners AssociationGolf Course

Thursday, May 31,2 pm

Clubhouse Landscape

Friday, May 4, 10 amHomeowners Association

Marketing & CommunicationWednesday, May 16, 10 am

Homeowners AssociationExecutive Committee

of the BoardFor Hearings

Wednesday, May 23, 9:30 amHomeowners Association



ART LOVERS CLUBTuesday, May 15 at 1 pm offers a Power Point

presentation on Contemporary Realism by ReneeRichetts. She creates unique three dimensional art. This will bein the Mykonos Room. Renee displays her work at the EscondidoMunicipal Gallery, the Girl Scout Museum in New York, andUCSD’s Special Collection at Geisel Library. Margie Stogdill isthe coordinator for this event.

The roar of a Heavy Metal tour, rolling your way, has beenpostponed until Tuesday, June 19 due to a scheduling conflict forthe artist. This bus trip is an opportunity to experience the artis-tic metal sculpture of Michael Stutz (Michael Stutz.com) alongwith a tour of the Fallbrook School of Arts.This gifted artist stud-ied painting at the University of Tennessee and York StreetCollege of Art and Design in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His pro-fessional career began in San Francisco in the Display andAdvertising business. His woven metal technique was developedwhen he later migrated to New Orleans to build sculptures forthe Mardi Gras Parades.

The Fallbrook school tour also includes a demonstration ofglass blowing techniques as well as an opportunity to see variousartists in action. This is followed by a trek to the Fallbrook ArtCenter Gallery to see an “Early California Watercolors” exhibit.Then, the tour wends its way to the Fallbrook Library for a docentled tour of art exhibits featuring Michael Stutz and N. Dixon Fishalong with six other artists.

The culmination of this trip will be lunch at the Peking WokChinese Restaurant. Each table will have five different dishesalong with hot tea, soup, and an appetizer. Meet at the overflowparking lot at 9:15 am. Departure time is 9:30 am. The returntime is approximately

3 pm. Do not Delay! Make your $27 check payable to OHCC

Art Lovers Club and leave it at the Clubhouse Desk. The busholds 47 passengers. Your check will reserve your seat! The pro-gram coordinator is Helen Sloan at 760-726-8855 or [email protected] for questions.

ART ROOM NEWSWe have a new exhibit in the Art Studio for you to

enjoy. Please stop in and see what talented residentswe have and the variety of work on display. Sunny Frowein issharing her Bunka Punch Embroidery of a Buddha over the FrontDesk. She also is a contributor with two of her watercolors in theArt Room. Karen Canfield is showing watercolor and Pala Cardenhas a watercolor collage. Speaking of collages, Lynn O’Connorhas two of photographs, one of her cat and one of water scenes.The other artists are: Carole Kramb, Elinor Siesel, Joanne Paulin,Larry Eaks, Selma Pedowitz, and Sarah Kolb. Thank you LainyVinikow for your help in hanging this new display. If you have asuggestion for other types of displays, please contact Judy Harrisat 760-724-0227.

AUDIO VISUALCOMMITTEE

March was another busy month for Audio Visual Volunteers.Video training sessions were conducted by Lin Hinshaw, EdFarley, and Ken DeWoody. Volunteers helped out with a StoryTeller night for Theatre Arts and OHSPA brought to AbravanelHall BROADWAY TODAY. The show was enjoyable, but unfortu-nately a disturbing hum was experienced during the show. AVsound volunteers worked diligently to find the culprit but werestymied until they discovered it was the bass player’s amplifiercausing the disturbance. Similar disturbances have occurred in



the past and it is believed the electrical circuitry in the Hallneeds to be analyzed.The AV Chairman, Ed Farley, discussed thisitem at the March 15, Master Board meeting and recommendedwe hire an electrician with ground loop experience to fix ourproblem.

On March 23 and 24, members of Theater Arts performed theFrank Ritter play Plagiarism Most Foul in Abravanel Hall. AVhad thirteen volunteers working to ensure a quality live show andalso a DVD recording for future broadcasts. Along with this showthree additional shows, The Follies, The Museum of MakingMusic, and Baba the Storyteller; have just been put into rotationfor future broadcasts.

We would like to welcome Ron Stogdill and George Mozeswho have joined our volunteer ranks, also Jim Kaminsky, the firstclub volunteer. If you are interested in being a volunteer forAudio Visual, please contact one of the following Crew Chiefs:Lighting, Renee Klepesch; Video, Lin Hinshaw; Audio, SteveMalone; or AV Chairman Ed Farley.

BALLROOM DANCE CLUB On April 4, we had an “open” Board Meeting with

35 members participating. It was a trial format, butsince it went so well, we might do it this way again. After we hadour regular reports from the Secretary, Treasurer, Membership,etc., we opened the discussions on old and new business withsome very good input from attendees. Here are some of the deci-sions we have made (in no particular order):

1. The May 11 social will be a sit-down dinner catered by TheRanch. There will be appetizers, a choice of prime rib and salmon,dessert, flavored coffees, teas, etc.The price is set at $36 for mem-bers and $39 for non-members. The affair is semi-formal and theband is Pier Group.

2. In order to save some money, starting in June, we will dis-continue the use of callers and printed tickets. Instead, a flier willbe emailed to those with email and one placed in the tubes ofthose without the email. Then, those who want to attend will puta check in the Club’s envelop at the Front Desk. Table assign-ments stay the same.

3. We will not offer a separate table for the band because it isvery rarely used.

4. In order to attract more people to our dance socials, we willoffer, in addition to the mixer in the second intermission, a shortlesson in the first intermission. George and Miriam Mozes willteach one or two steps (patterns) in one dance, for 6-8 minutes.



5. Add the dance of Meringue to the list of dances taught onWednesdays.

6. We need to introduce more people to ballroom dancing,especially some of the newcomers. One way to accomplish this isto have a few more dance socials in addition to the ones on thesecond Friday of the month. A decision was made to try offeringa totally free dance social, for all OHCC residents, a few timesduring the year, on the fourth Friday of the month (whenAbravanel Hall is available). We would dance to music from CD’s.

7. We will advertise on Channel 12 on a regular basis as wellas promoting the use of our own website www.oceanhillsdance-club.com.

8. Intensify the search for a Music Chair and start seriousnegotiations with prospective bands. We will enforce our writtenrequirements as to the mix of the music played (i.e. how manywaltzes, cha-chas, foxtrots, tangos, etc.) and the proper tempo(bits per minute).We are looking for one or two members to serveas Music Chair or Co-Chairs.

9. A proposal/request was made to look into utilizing a num-ber of male dance hosts who would be admitted free to our dancesocials as long as they would dance only with the single ladies orthose whose partners are not dancing. Call George with com-ments/suggestions.

“Life may not be the party we hoped for...b ut while we are herewe might as well dance!”

BILLIARDS CLUBIf you have not been in the Billiards Room recent-

ly you will find an addition, a new pool cue cabinet,on the rear wall. Our thanks go to, RJ who designed, built andinstalled both the old and the new cue cabinets and who stands

ready to build a third one when the demand warrants. RJ has #16locker in perpetuity as a small thank you for building the cabi-nets. Several of the new cue spaces are already taken. Howeverthere are still a number of cabinet spaces remaining. If interest-ed, make a check out to the OHCC Billiard Club for $16, which isthe $10 first year materials fee plus $6 for one year from May2012 to May 2013. Future years are planned to be $6 per year.The period to May of 2012 is free.

Not to be forgotten in the thanks department is Marshall Coil,Lois Byrne and President Charles Payne. Marshall, an excellentplayer and instructor, gave a very thorough lesson on how to startplaying 9-Ball the right way. At this session, members were ableto review the game’s basics and pick up some tips to improvetheir game.

Many of you have noticed that our pool balls seem cleaner. Asthey are played, pool balls collect dust and dirt and become“sticky.” Well, now they really ARE cleaner, and we have newmember Lois Byrne to thank for that. Without even being asked,she volunteered to take a set home at the end of the day, clean it,and return it the next morning. Lois did all 6 of the tables!

Our thanks also go to President Charles for some mainte-nance work. Over time and use, as well as from players leaning onthem, the table rails loosen or sag a bit, Charles spent severalhours under our six pool tables with ratchet wrench in hand tight-ening the rails. Thank you all!

Vice President Don Farmer presented the 2012 OHCCBilliards Club Kansas Tournament featuring “A “and “B” brack-ets, on March 29.There was no entry fee, and First Prize was brag-ging rights until the next tournament and a spot on our perma-nent Winners’ Plaque. The winners were: In the “A” group, LarryVinikow and in the “B” Group, Henry Siesel. Each was awardedthe title of “Tournament Champion.” Well done guys!

UUppccoommiinngg BBiilllliiaarrddss EEvveennttss::How to Play Position—May 10 from 10 am to 11 am.

Mid-Year tournament—May 17 at 1:30 pm—Prizes for all.Mid-Year Membership Meeting—May 24 at 10 am.

BIRDWATCHERS CLUBThe meeting this month will be TTUUEESSDDAAYY,, MMAAYY

2222, at 11 ppmm in the Ladies Club Room. Light refresh-ments and socializing will begin at 12:30 pm. The program willhave a guest speaker, Bob Gordon, from Project Wildlife. Bob willtell us of the Project’s mission to rehabilitate birds and mammalsand educate the public in conservation methods. Each year,Project Wildlife cares for more than 10,000 birds and mammalsfrom over 320 species. Bob will bring a Red-tailed hawk namedKwa Pai, and perhaps an owl, to visit.

There will not be a bird walk this month because of theovernight trip to Whitewater and Big Morongo on April 30-May 1.

65%. What a wonderful performance from all of you.Congratulations!

BRIDGE FRIDAYDUPLICATE

Our Friday Duplicate Bridge game was held onMarch 9. First Place N/S Winners were Mary Lou Buer-Modinskiand Pat Fore with 59.91%. First Place E/W Winners were JoanneAbeson and Gloria Griffiths with 70.19%.

On March 23, N/S First Place Winners were Marge Garlandand Bonnie Stricklin with 63.21%. First Place E/W Winners wereOlive McCullough and Lillian Kirkham with 66.88%.

Our fifth Friday Bridge Game was held March 30. First PlaceN/S winners were Cecily Green and Bonnie Sticklin with 55.63%.E/W First Place Winners were Mary Lou Buer-Modinski and PatFore with 64.38%.

Well done Ladies and our thanks to our Bridge Director, Ida,for the delicious Apple Fritter Cookies and the Mascarpone TortPie. Fifth Friday Bridge Games always are a treat!

For anyone who enjoys playing Duplicate Bridge, please joinus to play on the second and fourth Fridays of the month inAbravanel Hall. We start play at 11:30 am but we ask that you bein the Hall by 11:15 am. If a fifth Friday happens to fall on anycertain month, we will hold a game on that Friday too.Membership is required in order to play and it is $6 for the year.If you need a partner, please call Betty Steinman at 760-842-1321.Thank you and we look forward to seeing more duplicate playersthere.

The walk in June will be to the Santa Ysabel Mission and WilliamHeise Park.

The Safari Park in Escondido has a baby condor on a live camfor viewing. The chick was born March 10. The California condorrecovery program began in the l980’s, when only 22 of the birdsremained in the world. Since then, Safari park has hatched 173California condor chicks and released more than 80 birds into thewild. There are now about 390 condors, half of which are flyingfree in California, Arizona, Baja California, and Mexico.The web-site to watch is: www.sandiegozooglobal.org/video/condor_cam.

There is another live action cam to watch outside the CornellLab in New York. In this case there is a pair of Great Blue Herons.Great blues have nested in this same place for the last four years.The first egg was laid March 28. The herons typically lay eggsevery two-three days until the clutch is complete.After that it willbe 25-30 days before the chicks hatch and will then spend anoth-er 7-8 weeks in the nest before they fledge.There are two camerasthat stream simultaneously, one from above the nest and theother at nest level.The lower camera can record even in dark con-ditions and streams all night long.The website to view the heronsis www.allaboutbirds.org/cornellherons.

Right here at OHCC we can view Blue birds building theirnests and delivering food to their young in the 11 boxes that havebeen placed around the golf course. Some boxes already havenests and eggs in them. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB OR OPENTHE BOXES, this will interrupt their activities and cause theadults to abandon the nests.

BRIDGE FOUNDERSDUPLICATE

At the end of March our President, Doris Reid was given abeautiful homemade birthday card made by Mike Brown. Thecard was signed by our Club members to show our appreciationfor all her hard work and efforts in keeping our Club running soefficiently. Happy Birthday, Doris. May you be blessed with manymore to come.

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 29 as we will becelebrating our annual Club’s Memorial Day get-together. Comeearly 6:15 pm for some energetic refreshments. Until furthernotice we will be temporarily discontinuing our Thursday bridgesessions for lack of attendance. Please continue to attendTuesday bridge sessions. Be sure to contact Nancy Read, ourPartner Arranger, for our Club at 760-945-5637 if you are in needof a partner.

High scorers for the month of March were as follows: N/S wehad Marge Garland and Olive McCullough with a 66.60%. In E/Wposition we had Nancy Read and Lu McNary with a 73.05%. TheHowell Bridge winners were Gisela and Benno Rayhrer with a



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BRIDGE FRIDAY PARTYWe hear there are lots of new faces in the bridge

classes, so we look forward to having you join us onFriday. Sandwich day is the first Friday of every month. Three ofour members provide the sandwiches. Amenities, cookies, coffeeand tea are provided by the Club. Remaining Fridays we havefreshly popped popcorn, cookies, tea and coffee. Sign-ups beginat 11 am, bridge play at 11:30 am. Intermediate players are wel-come. You don’t need to bring a partner; just $1 and a friendlysmile.

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BRIDGE THURSDAYNIGHT PARTY

We always look forward to seeing our regulars return everyweek but equally look forward to welcoming new “bridgers” Isthat a word? Maybe it is now.

We start at 6 pm with a nice variety of cookies, coffee and alittle chitchat. Bridge begins at 6:30 pm. We welcome all interme-diate players. Bring your partner and $1.

March winners were: Pat Fore and Lorna Goodman; BettyGordon and Barbara Mitchell; Kit Dameron and Barbara Loebel(twice); and Cecily Green and Pat Fore. YOU, too, can be in thewinner’s circle but only if you join us.

CHORAL SOCIETYGoody Goodson, our long time director of the

Chorale is unable to continue directing because ofhealth reasons. The Chorale has been in being for a very longtime but after several years, directors came and went, and the





(63),”Coriolanus” (74), “Carol Channing: Larger Than Life” (66),“We Need to Talk About Kevin” (77), “My Afternoons withMarguerite” (66), a French movie. The most awaited film andAcademy Award winner “The Artist” (86) will not be availableuntil late June. Watch for the actual show dates on the weeklycounter program or on the Movie Hotline. The numbers appear-ing after the film titles represent the combined average criticaland popular rating on a scale of 0 to 100 as published by RottenTomatoes.com and IMDB.com. A rating between 60 and 100 signi-fies films of the best quality.

Beginning July of this year, the yearly drought of high qualityfilms will begin as the 2011 crop of Academy Award nomineesruns dry and the crop of mediocre movies released in the firstfour months of this year becomes available. The handful of filmsreleased this year that seem to be worth watching are “SalmonFishing in the Yemen,” “Haywire,” “Detachment” and the Israelifilm “Footnote.”

Please check the updated Coming Attractions Bulletin Boardposted outside the Men’s Club Room for recently reserved filmsthat have been released to theaters but are not yet available inDVD.

FFOORREEIIGGNN FFIILLMM CCLLAASSSSIICCSS: Scheduled on Monday, May 21at Noon in the Ladies Club Room is the 1983 Swedish film clas-sic “Fanny and Alexander,” directed by Ingmar Bergman. Pleasenote the new time (Noon) and day of the month (Monday) in 2012for this Group’s meetings. Joining the Foreign Film Classic Groupwill entitle you to automatically receive a monthly invitation andan annual program of scheduled universally acclaimed film clas-sics. This presents a rare opportunity to revisit them again or tosee them for the first time if missed the first time around.

MMUUSSIICCAALL FFIINNEE AARRTTSS: This Group is next scheduled to meeton Saturday, May 5 at 10 am.The program will consist of classical

Chorale was no longer a club. Goody came to Ocean Hills and res-urrected the Chorale Society and has been the director eversince. Under her direction, the Chorale has sung two concerts ayear….Spring and December Holiday Concerts and the Choralehas sung at other venues.We will all miss her but her health mustcome first and we know she will be in the audience singing withus. Goody, the Ocean Hills community and your chorale membersthank you for your hard work and dedication. We wish you thevery best of health.

Members of the Choral Society have been practicing since thefirst of February for their SSpprriinngg CCoonncceerrtt oonn MMaayy 2200 aatt 22 ppmm iinnAAbbrraavvaanneell HHaallll. The theme for the concert is “The Rat Pack.” Wewill be singing familiar songs that were made famous by FrankSinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr. The practices havebeen fun because of the music that has been chosen. They arefamiliar tunes that are reminiscent of a past era that we allenjoyed. We are going to ask for your participation in some sing-alongs so you will be a part of the program as well! Our newlyformed Village Strummers will be playing their ukuleles for ourenjoyment and you will not want to miss our very own “Mr. BoJangles” doing his soft shoe dance. Donna Russell will direct theChorale with Bill Smith on the piano. All of our concerts areFREE with refreshments served by the Recreation Department.This is a great way to spend an hour or two on a Sunday after-noon. Mark your calendars now!

CINEMATIC AND MUSICALART APPRECIATION

WWEEEEKKEENNDD FFIILLMMSS: Hopefully, coming to Ocean Hills fromapproximately mid-May to mid-June, are the following criticallyacclaimed and popular films: ”Albert Nobbs” (63), “Rampart”

orchestral masterpieces, Jean Sibelius’s Symphony #2 andMaurice Ravel’s “Concerto for the Left Hand.” Joining theMusical Fine Arts Group will entitle you to automatically receivea monthly invitation and an annual program of scheduled classi-cal musical events which include operas, ballets, choral master-pieces, orchestral and instrumental works.

If you are interested in attending the sessions of either Groupor in joining, please contact the writer since seating is limited.The complete programs for both Groups can now be found in therack of class flyers adjacent to the Front Desk of the Clubhouse.

Frank Petronella 1-760 414 9070

GARDEN CLUBThe Ocean Hills Garden Club meets on the sec-

ond Wednesday of the month at 9:30 am in AbravanelHall. Decadent desserts and assorted beverages before the meet-ing give members an opportunity to socialize. Membership is $10a year. During the year, the Garden Club has field trips to nurs-eries that specialize in plants that grow in our area, garden toursaround the county and speakers who will add to our gardeningexperience and “know how.”

Our speaker for the May meeting will be Pauline J. Sechi.Pauline is originally from Australia and has lived in Fallbrook,Southern California for the past 23 years. She is a NationalGarden Clubs Master Flower Show Judge and is presently serv-ing as Southwestern Judges Council Chairman. She also is theCalifornia Garden Clubs (CGCI) Floral Education Chairman anda member of Dos Valle Garden Club in Palonar District.

Pauline has been traveling and giving programs, demonstra-tions, and Floral Design classes for the past 15 years. She is aCGCI Flower Arranger of the Year honoree; she is a CGCIDesigner’s Choice multi time winner.

At the Garden Club May 9 meeting, she will demonstrate flo-ral design ideas to inspire club members to participate in thisyear’s Flower Show.

Plans are being fine tuned for the Garden Club’s 2012 FlowerShow on June 2-3 and it promises to be better than ever.“Celebrate!” is the theme and celebrate the Garden Club will,remembering holidays, with table settings, miniatures, and hob-bies. Don’t forget the music and refreshments. The stars of theshow, of course, will be the floral arrangements and flowers.Come and see what your neighbors are growing behind thosewhite walls.As an added feature, plants grown and lovingly plant-ed by Garden Club members will be sold.

GGAARRDDEENNIINNGG NNEEWWSS bbyy MMeellvviinnaa TTeerrrryyNow that it has warmed up, it is time to plant subtropicals—

everything from tomatoes, avocados, Acalkypha (chenille plant)to Zingiber (ginger).Tropicals (dahlias included) like deeply dug,humus-rich soil that stays moist for a while after it’s beenwatered. Hibiscus and gardenias may show their subtropicalnatures by displaying solid gold leaves on plants. As these leavesdrop, you know that it is time to fertilize as new growth is aboutto take off.

Start replacing spent flowering plants from the fall with sum-mer blooming plants. Remove foliage on bulbs if brown. If youchoose, it is time to lift bulbs, clean and store in a cool place. Iprefer to leave mine be as I find I lose the same number whetherI store or leave in place. Plant chrysanthemums and zinnias forfall bloom. Prune azaleas. Pick fuchsia blooms and seed pods.Tieup plant stocks to stakes where needed. Divide cymbidiums.Continue systemic every six weeks. Most plants, besides roses,will benefit from systemic. Ortho claims their systemic is goodagainst white fly (my nemesis)! Mulch everything.

More on organic gardening from the refrigerator: The drip-pings from the automatic defrosting tray is best on your houseplants (or use melted ice). Use two tablespoons of skim milk pergallon of water to prevent tomato virus. Mix eggs with Tabasco

Sauce to repel rabbits. Clean out halves of citrus fruit. Push holesin them and fill them with soil and plant with seeds. They makegreat plant starters. When the seeds sprout, bury the “rind pot”in the garden. Avocado pits make great trees that are fun to growfor house plants. The clear plastic baskets that berries or vegeta-bles come in make great miniature green houses. Poke holes intop and bottom of the plastic, fill with sterile soil and plant easyto grow seeds and place in your window sill. Personally, I amexperimenting with nasturtium and morning glory. Next month, Iwill let you know the results and tell you what you can use fromthe garage workshop.

GOLF CLUBGuess what! Exciting things are happening. This

year we are starting something new. Instead of hav-ing a December dinner dance, we will be having a

Golf Derby followed by an outdoor barbeque on Wednesday, July18. Why live in California if we don’t enjoy the weather? Moredetails will follow, but hold the date, July 18, golf, and barbeque.

I do hope your group has signed up for the outside tourna-ment sponsored by O’Connell Landscaping. These folks comethrough for us every year. Food and prizes. It will be held onMonday, May 7 and Tuesday, May 8. I hope you’ve gotten yourmoney in, but if not try last minute as there might be a cancella-tion.

The June special tournament will be sponsored by LenhoffTax and Financial Services. The tournament will be held onMonday, June 11 and Tuesday, June 12. Signups will consist ofnames of group, choice of day and $8 per person. Please put yourenvelope in the appropriate door slot at the Casa. Once again ourthanks go out to the Lenhoff Organization for a delightful day.This tournament will once again be in the able hands of Sharonand John Strickland. However this year, they will have the assis-tance of Carol and Don Vernish. Any questions or if you are sin-gle, call Carol or Don at 760-940-1526.

The next touring amateur that I can report on will be at thescenic Vineyard at Escondido on May 21. On June 18 we will beplaying at the Encinitas Ranch Country Club. These are both fulllength courses, but not too difficult to play. Entry fee for theVineyard is $40 all inclusive, and $49 at Encinitas. The July shot-gun at San Luis Rey Downs will not include a barbeque this yearas we are planning a really special golf Derby and barbeque forJuly 18.

Our next Guys and Doll will be held Saturday, May 12. Makesure you get your group names and $4 per person in by May 5.

HEALTH AND FITNESSOur Next meeting will be on Thursday, May 10 at

1 pm in the Mykonos Room for a program on FootComfort given by Alison of the Foot Comfort Store here in Vista.Different shoes are for different purposes. Also, the choice ofshoe models should be in direct alignment to existing invisiblefoot problems. In the robust world we seniors live in taking goodcare of the footwear we select to be active in is a very importantconsideration for foot comfort which assures that whatever sportwe choose we can participate more effectively and with little orno pain. None of you jocks and jockettes can afford to ignore thisinformation.

Healthy snacks will be included.

KENNEL KLUBFriday, May 18 is our next meeting date. We will

meet at the overflow parking lot for a carpool trip toattend the Canine Companions Graduation.There will also be thehanding over of “Rhonda,” the puppy in training of Ocean Hillsresident, Phyllis Slade. “Rhonda” will get further training and




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PHOTOGRAPHY ANDDIGITAL IMAGING

Our meeting this month is on Tuesday, May 15, at1 pm in the Ladies Club Room. Believe it or not, this is the thirdTuesday of the month of May. This is a joint meeting of thePhotography Club and the Digital Photography Special InterestGroup of the Computer Club. The program will be devoted to aslide show of the outing to the Carlsbad Flower Fields andArmstrong Garden Center made by several members of our groupin April. Of course there will be lots of color. Come see what ourgroup can do with skill and creative imaginations – all on the bigscreen HiDef TV. If time remains available, we will try to addressany questions you may have on your camera or other photo gear,or at least get you pointed in the right direction.

Bud DeMaris will be available in the Computer/Photo Labafter the meeting from 3 pm to 5 pm for one-on-one help withyour digital camera and using it with a computer and printer. Wecan also address features of Photoshop Elements, which is onsome of the Lab computers, as well as exercise the scanner andphoto printer. If you plan on coming late, say after 4 pm, pleaselet Bud know ahead of time, [email protected] or 760-630-1739.

RACQUET CLUB Our next Racquet Club meeting is on WWeeddnneessddaayy,,

MMaayy 1166;; ssoocciiaall aatt 44 ppmm aanndd mmeeeettiinngg aatt 44::3300 ppmm in theMykonos Room. Summer is approaching, so our summer party,upcoming tournaments, and our facilities will be discussed. Don’tmiss it!

On March 10, Dannica Wood and Rona Cole held the 2012Pickleball Scramble Tournament. We had a spectacular day ofplay on all five courts, with winners, prizes, and a wonderfullunch. Forty-two players participated playing in three ability lev-els. Winning in the advanced level was Mike Ball; Deneen LeRoywon in the intermediate level; and Sandy Jones and Ken Szot tiedin the novice level. Not only did they win prizes, but several prizeswere awarded to lucky drawing winners. Thank you to Rona andDannica for heading up this event–and to their many helpers whotogether made this a wonderful tournament.

The OHCC Racquet Club kicked off its 2012 season for tennistournaments on Saturday, March 24, with men’s and ladies divi-sions playing a blind-draw round robin format. The participantsof 16 men and 12 ladies braved a chilly morning start to finish


more evaluation. Details will follow by email. Contact EllenKippel at [email protected] if you want to come and join us so thatwe know how many cars will be needed. If you want to be a driv-er, let Ellen know. To RSVP if you need a ride let Ellen know byMay 15.

Tom Hogan advised Ellen Kippel that the re-opening of thedog park will be approximately May 1. So, go over with your dogand check it out. The grass is up and he wanted it mowed oncebefore the dog park re-opens. The grass is a very hardy, dogfriendly, grass that should be better than what we had in the dogpark before. New benches have been received and will be in placewhen the dog park re-opens. Thanks for your patience. Please letEllen know if you plan to go to Canine Companions, May 18.

We do want to remind each dog owner that a retractable leashcan cause injury to our Ocean Hills Country Club residents andguests. Recently this type of leash became wrapped around awoman’s legs and she fell. Please keep your dogs on a standardleash not to exceed 6 feet.The owner of each dog must have theirdog or dogs under control at all times.

We all want to protect our pets and ourselves from other ani-mals and/or cars when we take a walk. Rattlesnakes and Coyotescould hurt or kill your dog if you appear unexpectedly. As previ-ously reported to our members, three 3 to 5 foot mature Pacificrattle snakes (grey and green), with about 8 rattles, were recent-ly seen by a resident on a walk with their dog behind the NewVenture Church. The snakes were coiled only 2 or 3 feet off thetrail. One of the snakes struck at the dog but missed her nose bya couple inches. It is best to be wary and cautious.

You should contact your own Vet to see if they have the anti-venom serum available in case of an emergency. However,remember that most vets are only open during the day from 8 amto 5 pm and are usually closed on Saturday afternoons andSundays. Some do and some don’t carry the anti-venom serum.Therefore, your best bet is to call the emergency vet hospital andnot your local vet. It is advisable to call ahead of time so that theanimal hospital can be prepared for your arrival. Timing is criti-cal for the pet’s survival. When walking, please have a cell phonewith you in case of an emergency.

Ellen Kippel called the California Vet Specialists 760-431-2273 in Carlsbad, at 2301 Faraday Avenue and they do carry theanti-venom serum if your animal is bitten by a snake. The cost isabout $700 to $3000 per dose depending on the serum used.Again, to save your dog, please keep the dog on a 6 foot non-retractable leash so that you can better control your dog or dogsin an emergency. Be Safe and Be Careful.

LIBRARY May is time for ‘spring cleaning.’ While you’re

dusting those bookshelves, take a look at the booksand decide which ones you’d like to donate to your Library hereat the Clubhouse. Any recently published books can be added tothe Library for all members to enjoy. And we’ll be so very thank-ful. Just recently the following books were donated:

AS THE PIG TURNS, M.C. Beaton DUBLIN STUDENT DOCTOR, A, Patrick Taylor (Lg. Prt.)ED KING, David Guterson NIGHT SEASON, THE, Chelsea Cain PERFECT PEOPLE, Peter James SHOCK WAVE, John Sandford (Lg. Prt.)They can be found on the Reserve Shelf. Look for the pink

star-flowers! Quote of the month: “A book is a garden carried in the pocket.”

— A Chinese proverb.

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ROTATING DINNEROur St. Patrick’s Day Brunch was a ripping suc-

cess even though the weather forced us to change thedate to the 24th, Beth and Tim easily seated about

thirty-five people on their patio with plenty of room for a largebar and enough food to feed an army, which we were. We can’tthank them enough for their hosting this event and being confi-dent that the day would be beautiful. Thanks also to SharronRowley for arranging for just the right amount of various dishes.

We all enjoyed meeting new people and realize that we maylive a few doors from each other. Also some of us have lived inother places and know the same people. It’s a small world andthis is a great place to revive old friendships. I did noticed thatsome of us, certainly myself included, said, “Say, haven’t I metyou somewhere?” Luckily the other person had to think about ittoo.

It’s not too late to join Rotating Dinner and participate in oursummer parties. New members are requested to attend two din-ners before hosting one of their own. Members are asked to bringeither two appetizers, a salad or dessert while the hosts are incharge of drinks and main courses. Dues are $10 per person andcan be dropped off at the Front Desk.

We were dark in April as so many members planned to beaway. People were kind enough to volunteer their homes in Mayso we’re getting ready to do the patio parties.A lot of us start withcocktails on our patios and move indoors for dinner to cut downon the after 6 pm shivering. Hopefully you have met people atthese dinners and will invite some of them to dinner privately atyour home.

Bon Appetit.

SAILING CLUBThe Club April meeting again had over 70 in

attendance. Member Bob Kopolow entertained theattendees with humorous tales of his experience as first mate ona sailboat crossing of the Atlantic. He had experiences that mostsailors, dream about or dread.

Signups are continuing for the overnight fall trip to Catalina,planned for November 7-9. We will be staying at the PavilionHotel in Avalon. There are a few rooms left after signups by Clubmembers, so the trip has been opened up to guests of Club mem-bers. Anyone interested should contact Allan or Sue Paloutzian.

Jack Morgan and his Harem will take on job of organizing theClub Summer Party, September 8. Vice Commodore ForrestNewburg is now at home resting after suffering a heart attack onMarch 22. He is doing so well that he attended both the Captainsand Mates and the General membership meetings of April 3.

Please provide copies of those interesting photo’s taken atClub events to Betty Klass for the Club album.

Day sails on Catalina 29s will be scheduled, whenever there isenough interest. Sign up on the “I want to sail” list in the SailingClub folder at the Clubhouse Front Desk, indicating the days ofthe week preferred. Captain Bill Baker will take out a boat onApril 18.

Interested in learning more about the Club and its activities?The Club meets the first Tuesday of each month in the MykonosRoom, with refreshments at 7 pm and the business meetingbeginning at 7:30 pm. See us at the next meeting on May 1.

three fun and competitive rounds of tennis followed by a lunch-eon in the Palm Court, catered by Ice Box Too of Vista and supple-mented by special macaroni salads prepared by “SuzyQ” (SusanFenchel). First place in the men’s division was a tie in pointsbetween Ted Thee and Clair Lair. Ted was awarded first place ona “racquet spin” and Clair took home the second place prize. ChiChang Lee was a close third place in the division.The ladies divi-sion was won by Kathy Moskovitz, with Mary Severson taking sec-ond place, and Sally Palmer coming in third. Do-it-Tennis ofOceanside provided sponsorship for the prize fund. This eventwas organized by Eric and Susan Fenchel with grateful assistancefrom the “volunteer committee” of Judy Gagnon, Sunny Frowein,Stu Wohl and Chuck Miller. A special thanks to Sunny for takingsome great photos during this event which are posted on theOHCC Racquet Club website. This tennis event will be followedby at least two other tournaments during the year, which will beannounced by the Racquet Club and posted on its website,including the annual “Blue & Red” tournament in July and oneexhibition match with visiting local “pro” players. Thank you somuch Eric and Susan, and all members involved, for puttingtogether this wonderful tournament!

On March 30, a presentation was held to demonstrate theoperation of our new ball machine. This has been a long-awaitedaddition to OHCC by residents who are serious about working ontheir game. It is available, with the new ball mower, in the storageshed near court #3.

For more information on the Racquet Club including Club cal-endar, sub lists, our drop-in schedule, and many photos andvideos, go to www.ohccracquetclub.com/.



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SEWING, ETC.The March potluck luncheon was a great success.

The tables were attractively decorated in spring colors with bou-quets made not of flowers but of yoyos. Each place setting had aparty favor — a yoyo fob made to mark your scissors or key chain.I know it is the Sewing Club but it could just as easily be the cook-ing club; no one went home hungry. Not being the shy type, Ieven went back for seconds. My poor husband had to fend forhimself that night since I didn’t need any dinner! The programwas about Needlepoint and samples were on display — trulyworks of art. The needlepointers meet on Thursdays from 1 to 4pm and said they would be happy to help anyone who wanted tolearn. A suggestion I found interesting; instead of looking for aneasy project suitable for a beginner, look for project that reallyinterests you so you will have enough incentive to finish it. Isn’tthat a good tip for a lot of things in life?

Sometimes there are Club events that overlap. Two of them,one just past and one a future opportunity, are with the ArtLovers Group and the Garden Club. The Art Lovers invited theSewing Club to a fascinating program on Fiber Art. This was artfrom the ground up. The speaker raised her own sheep, goats,and llamas, sheared them, cleaned the fleece, carded the fiber,spun the yarn, and then made the clothes. She was a fun speak-er and had slides of the whole process. Another type of art fromthe ground up - the Garden Club has a flower show coming up thevery first weekend in June. You are invited to enter an arrange-ment or a flower in the horticultural exhibit. The exhibits needto be set up on June 1 so this gives you all of May to think.

A note about the May 17 Sewing Kit. When you go to theClubhouse to work on a project you sometimes need to bring nee-dles, scissors, etc. How do you get them there and home againsafely? The kit we are making has a place for all the bits andbobs you might need when working on any kind of a project. Itwill be all in one place and you can just grab and go rather than



sorting through a big sewing supply box. Check out a sample kitat the May 3 meeting.

MMAAYY SScchheedduullee:: Sewing:: 9:30 am ThursdaysMay 3: General meeting, Show & TellMay 10: UFOsMay 17: Sewing Utensil KitMay 24: Craft projectMay 31: UFOsBeading: 1 pm Tuesdays (May 1,8,15,22,29)Quilting: 1 pm Fridays (May 4,11,18,25)UFOs: 6 pm Tuesdays (May 1,8,15,22,29)

SKI CLUBOur next and last meeting of the ski season

before the summer break will take place onThursday, May 10 in the Mykonos Room beginning, as usual, withrefreshments at 4 pm. This will be an especially important meet-ing whose focus will be the future of the Ski Club, faced with adiminishing number of skiers, the apparent scarcity of wintersports enthusiasts among new residents, the challenge of findingacceptable alternate pursuits (cruises, for example) and the diffi-culty of attracting nominees to replace existing officers, a con-cern that other clubs also share.

The Board agreed to allow a nominating committee to operateuntil June 1st for the purpose of finding suitable nominees forthe offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.At the same time, members who wish to run for any of the aboveoffices are encouraged to place their names in a sealed envelopeand leave it in the Ski Club folder at the Front Desk.

In any event, the Ski Club still has obligations for the summerparty on the Lanai on Thursday, July 19 and the holiday gala inAbravanel Hall on Saturday, December 8. The gala has become apopular and successful joint enterprise of the Racquet, Sailingand Ski clubs. Watch for further announcements.

SOLOSOur outdoor activities begin with the return of

Bocce and dinner! We are going to repeat the won-derful Pasta Dinner from last September after our Bocce gamethis year.

On Monday, May 21, at 5 pm join us for a few games at theBocce courts. Then at 6:30 it is off to Abravanel Hall for a PastaBuffet. This is a BYOB affair, so bring your own wine or whatev-er! We will supply the usual tea and coffee along with a lovelybuffet of various pastas, sauces, and meatballs, chicken and veg-etables toppings. Oh and there will be desserts too!

CCoosstt iiss oonnllyy $$1177 ffoorr mmeemmbbeerrss aanndd $$2200 ffoorr gguueessttss.. Drop yourchecks in the Solos envelope at the Front Desk. Deadline for sign-ing up is Wednesday, May 16.

Please remember we are ssttaarrttiinngg aatt 55 ppmm oonn tthhee BBooccccee CCoouurrttssaanndd DDiinnnneerr iiss aatt 66::3300 iinn AAbbrraavvaanneell HHaallll ((ddoooorrss wwiillll ooppeenn aatt 66 ppmm))..

The poster on the Clubhouse bulletin board and theSOLOScene also has details of our event including the menu.Come join us for an evening of Bocce and food!

We look forward to seeing all of you there!

SWIM CLUBThe “Splash Party” is Saturday, June 9 from 11.30

am till 3 pm. Invite your friends and family to relaxand enjoy a fun-filled day by the pool with live music and a trulygourmet barbeque! Build your own burgers, hot dogs, bakedbeans, chips, soft drinks, beer and wine. Kurt Strohecker willentertain with “Beach Music.” The community is welcome!

Reservations are available now: $10 for members, $12 for non-members and $4 for children. Leave your check at the ClubhouseFront Desk in the Swim Club envelope. For groups, special seat-ing and more information call Vice President Jeff Carpenter at760-936-6023.

The Swim Clinic starts Saturday, June 16 at 9:30 am until11am and will run for eight weeks. Swimmers of all levels are wel-come. This is a great opportunity to improve your stroke(s),breathing, and style. Senior Olympian Frank Tanner, Sue Tanner,Robin Ryan and Master Swimmer Anne Williams will help youlearn how to glide through the water. For beginners who requirea floating lesson or any special accommodation, please contactus. Goggles are a must! The Clinic is free for Swim Club members.Call or email Robin at 760-936-1305 or [email protected] tosign up.

A BEACH DAY is on the horizon! Joelle Beer suggested theidea and it took off. Members interested a day at the beach con-tact Joelle at 760-724-3648 to check on the date and location.Anyone interested in a group swim? Let’s organize it.

Volleyball is back to summer hours; 3 to 5 Monday and Fridayafternoon. Drop by the pool and join them.

Swim Club membership is $8. If you are enjoying the pool andnot yet a member, join us and get involved! See youat the pool rain or shine.

THEATRE ARTSGeneral Membership meeting will be held at 7 pm on

Monday, May 7. There will be a short business meeting withannouncements and a brief outline of upcoming Club activities.Our entertainment for that night will be a presentation on the



a few leisurely hours exploring the Villa.JJuullyy 33 -- HHoollllyywwoooodd BBoowwll -- $$112200 -- SSOOLLDD OOUUTT!! WWAAIITT LLIISSTT

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JJuullyy 2266 -- AAiirr,, LLaanndd aanndd SSeeaa TToouurr -- $$7788 - Especially designedwith our community veterans in mind. It will be open to TravelClub members beginning May 14. Both Veterans and Travel Clubmembers may go on this tour without guest fees. The LyonMuseum has authentic aircraft, vehicles and related memorabil-ia defining the events of WWII. Newport Beach is our next stopfor lunch at the Harborside Restaurant, followed by a cruise ofthe harbor.

AAuugguusstt 1144 -- SSttaannlleeyy RRaanncchh MMuusseeuumm aanndd CCaassaa RRoommaannttiiccaa -- $$7722- The Garden Grove Historical Society has been saving old his-toric buildings from destruction, and placing them on the two-acre Stanley Ranch. There are original buildings like the GardenGrove Fire Station, Queen Anne cottages, a barber shop andmany more.Then we’re off to San Clemente where we will have acatered box lunch at “Casa Romantica,” which was built in 1927as a family home. There will be docent-led tours at both sites.

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four major upcoming events in Oceanside given by DmitryDemidov who is a member of the City of Oceanside Cultural ArtsFoundation. Be sure to bring your calendar and a pen so youwon’t risk missing one single thing the city has to offer in the nextfew months.

Our second event for the evening will be songs performed byHelena Marie Woods. Helena is a local high school student whohas been performing since she was eight years old. She hasrecently traveled to London and Scotland to reprise her award-winning role as Natalie in ALL SHOOK UP or you may have seenher in the role of Cinderella at the Moonlight Amphitheatre.

On Friday, May 18 we will again be hosting Rose Marie Kubesat the Piano Bar. This is a great afternoon of singing and socializ-ing. Come to the Music Room at the Clubhouse around 4:30 pm,bring a beverage and a snack or just bring water to keep youwhistle wet. Rose Marie will be playing from 5 to 6:30 pm. This isa time for you to sing, hum, whistle, and dance or just sit back andenjoy the music and memories with your neighbors.

Our first Theatre Arts party of the year is coming up on June4. Our party chairwoman is Theresa Howell and she has a partyplanned that will knock your socks off! Please be watching forparty announcements and ticket sales in the very near future. Inthe meantime be sure the date is on your calendar

Theatre Arts Club members get these dates and times on yourcalendar so you won’t miss a beat with the Theatre Arts Club. Allresidents of OHCC if any of the activities listed above appeal toyou; please join Theatre Arts Club by putting your check for $10

membership into the Club check envelope at theFront Desk of the Clubhouse.

TRAVEL CLUBMonthly meetings are held the second Monday of each month

in Abravanel Hall, beginning at 6:30 pm. The following monthlytrips are now being offered. Unless otherwise noted, all trips arecoordinated by Heidi Boynton, 760-295-8990. Always put lunchchoices on your check when requested.

MMaayy 99 --TTiittaanniicc EExxhhiibbiitt aatt tthhee SSDD NNaattuurraall HHiissttoorryy MMuusseeuumm aannddLLuunncchh aatt ““TThhee PPaalleettttee””-- $$8866 - Celebrate the 100th Anniversary ofthe sinking of the Titanic. Experience Titanic’s fateful 1912 maid-en voyage and take on the identity of a real passenger on boardthe Titanic as you explore magnificent re-creations of the ship’sinterior. We will then continue to the SD Culinary Arts Schoolwhere we will enjoy a 3-course lunch created by its current stu-dents.

JJuunnee 2211 -- GGeettttyy VViillllaa wwiitthh LLuunncchh -- $$6655 - This museum is dedi-cated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece,Rome, and Etruria. Enjoy a box lunch on the premises and spend


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that when we are short of male dancers, they can fill in. They arewearing raspberry lacy ponchos so that you can tell they are also stu-dents. Marsha Fischer found them for us and even stitched them sothey don’t catch on watches and bracelets. Thanks, Marsha.

Our June party is coming up soon. It will be on Wednesday. June13 and will begin at 5 pm. You will be hearing more about it as thetime gets closer.

Our members are active in many ways. Ellen Kippel and JimRandall are volunteers with Interfaith.We have several members whoare hospice volunteers. Our members not only volunteer their timebut are active in other clubs as well as Village Squares. How luckythat they are also square dancers. Just being at a dance, you can feel

the energy level. Happy feelings and hugs, laughter andsharing are always part of the evening or afternoon.Whata great group.

VILLAGE VETSMemorial Day is fast approaching. Wouldn’t it be great if Ocean

Hills CC had an over abundance of flags flying on this special day?Call our Flag Guy, Tony Calderone, at 760-941-3764 and he will sellyou a 3x5 nylon flag with sewn stripes and embroidered stars and, ifyou need a complete kit, he has those also.The “no-furl” brackets aregreat and he also can make arrangements to have everythinginstalled. It is a complete package!

Our upcoming May Meeting is Thursday, May 24 in Abravanel Hallat 3 pm. What is the title? BALBOA PARK’S BEST KEPT SECRET INSAN DIEGO! It is all about the Veterans Museum and MemorialCenter. The presentation will include the history of the building,video presentation of the exhibits, library, a collection of artifacts,main stage area and so much more. This museum is dedicated to vet-erans of all conflicts and the exhibits feature World War I all the waythrough to Desert Storm. This will whet your appetite to take a tripthere and if you have already been there, you will want to go againand see what you have missed!

Not a Village Vets member? It is very easy to join and all we askis that you have a soft spot in your heart for our active duty armed

forces personnel as well as those who have alreadyserved. Drop a $10 check into the Village Vets envelope atthe Front Desk and you are a member in good standing!

WALKERS/HIKERS CLUB Plan to make the short hike to our 2nd Quarter General Meeting

on Tuesday, May 8 in the Ladies Club Room. Light refreshments willbe served at 12:30 pm followed by the General Meeting at 1 pm.Details for our summer party, annual picnic, and the trip to Julian onOctober 16, 17, 18 will be discussed.

Jack Shabel will show slides of his recent African Safari.Time didnot permit him to show this portion of his presentation at our lastmeeting. We so enjoyed his very interesting presentation on hisKilamanjaro hike and are eagerly anticipating having another arm-chair adventure with Jack.

Hikes for May include: Friday, May 4 - Santa Rosa Plateau which is a 6 mile moderate

hike or 3 mile easy hike. Thursday, May 17 - Guajome Park which isan easy 3 mile walk.

Friday, June 1 - Palomar Mt. State Park, a 4-5 mile moderate hike.New members are always welcomed. If you missed Do Dues Day in

January it is not too late to join. Make your check payable to OHCCWalkers/Hikers. The amount for the year’s dues is $8. Be sure youraddress and phone number is on your check, if you want to includeyour E-mail that is also useful to us.Turn it into the Front Desk in theClubhouse with instructions to have it placed in the Walkers/Hikersenvelope. A schedule of this year’s hikes and walks can be obtainedon the Club website or on the Club Rack in the Clubhouse.

Please note the following correction of date for our SummerWestern BBQ and Dance with OHCC Line Dancers. It is now sched-uled for July 20. Mark your calendars. Reservations will be availableafter June 1.


bbooookkiinngg eeaarrllyy..Travel Club trips are open to all residents of Ocean Hills

Country Club. In order to participate in all trips and activities, anannual membership fee of $9 per person is required. Guests (bothOHCC residents and outside visitors) are welcome for an addi-tional $5 fee per trip, depending on space availability. DDeettaaiilleeddffllyyeerrss oonn aallll ttrriippss ssppoonnssoorreedd bbyy tthhee TTrraavveell CClluubb aarree llooccaatteedd iinn tthheeTTrriipp rraacckkss aatt tthhee CClluubbhhoouussee. You may sign up for trips by leaving

a check in the Travel Club envelope at the Front Deskat any time.

VILLAGE LINE DANCERS May flowers are not the only bloomers around OHCC. Line

dancers have a new spring in their steps this time of year as theyreview dances they know and new dances they have been intro-duced to under the capable and enthusiastic direction of our twoteachers, Christine and Betty.

Christine Alesiani teaches the Level l Class on Mondays from12:30 to 2 pm. Her Level 2 Class continues to meet on Tuesdaysfrom 10:30 am to 12 pm. Both classes are $5 a session.

A very talented and experienced resident, Betty Heyer, givesgenerously of her time to review dances learned in classes or pre-vious line dance experiences. Come review with Betty onMondays from 2 to 3:30 pm.There is no charge for these sessions.

Looking ahead to July 20 we are planning a joint WesternBBQ and Dance with the OHCC Walkers/Hikers as we did lastsummer. There were many requests for a repeat party featuringThe Calico Ridge Band and Hunters BBQ. Save the date.Reservations will be available after June 1.

Francis Ainis is our Sunshine Lady in charge of sending greet-ing cards to members who are experiencing poor health, hospital-ization, or loss of a loved one. Please call her at 760-945-0969 tonotify her of a member who would be cheered by the receipt of a

greeting from our Club. Direct any questions youmight have about Line Dancing to Jirina Svoboda at760-945- 2125.

VILLAGE SQUARESHappy May Day! By the time this issue is delivered, we will

already have enjoyed our pizza party. Tuesday, May 1, at our reg-ular class time, was called “May Day Member Appreciation DayParty.” The Board of Village Squares feels that all dancers, stu-dents, and long time members should be shown appreciation.

Recently, the Board decided to start having healthy snacks atmany of the Tuesday classes and the Wednesday Club meetings.We have had strawberries (yum-yum) and grapes, also otherassorted treats. Let your officers know that you are enjoyingthese additions to our Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Five of our women class angels are learning the male part so


For further information, call Ed Gunderson at760-631-1625 or Valerie Davis at 760-732-3828

WOODCHUCKSThanks to all our former and new members who came to Do

Dues Day and joined for 2012. We have completed all our SafetyVideo viewings and our Shop Orientations which are mandatoryeach year for Woodchuck Membership. If any of you missed oneor the other, please contact Larry Bowers at 760-639-1989 to pick-up the DVD Safety Video or schedule the Shop Orientation. Youmust also sign the video form and the Liability Waiver for use ofWoodshop to complete your membership requirements.

We have a nice group of members who are already busy work-ing on next Christmas’ toys. We have members who came to ourToy Making Workshops who are doing a great job working on toysthey have chosen to make. We can always use more members toparticipate as the need at Camp Pendleton is great. We can find

a way for you to contribute no matter what skill levelyou think you have. We will teach you. Come join thefun of making toys.

YIDDISH CLUBThere will not be a meeting of the Yiddish Club in May, but

get ready for the traditional Yiddish Club Deli Luncheon onSunday, June 24 at 12 noon! We will enjoy a bountiful lunch pro-vided by D.Z. Akin’s presented on trays at each table, then bemoved by some terrific musical talent performing favorites. Theperformers are Cantorial Soloist Rachael North and her accom-panist, Tommy Gannon. Rachael’s music is lush, expressive andfull of soul, backed by Tommy’s sensitive interpretation. We thinkyou’ll be very pleased with their performance.

Dessert from Ceci’s Pantry will be served after the concert (to

you at your table), as you sit, relax and schmooze with your table-mates. The event is open to YC members at $23 per person, andto the community at $28 per person. We will be offering ticketsfor sale at the Clubhouse Concierge Desk on Monday, May 21,from 11 am to 2 pm. After that time, please drop off your checksin the Yiddish Club folder at the Clubhouse Front Desk. Cut offdate for reservations will be Wednesday, June 20.There will be nopre-sales. Form a table, bring your friends!

The various committees of the Club have been really busy,reaching out to members with yummy noshes, publicity deliveredto your tube, and the opportunity to foster friendships via the cof-fee klatches after meetings. Membership in the Yiddish Club canalso be of help in your time of need, should your suffer the loss ofa loved one in the community.We have formed a Minyan Circle tohelp you gather the necessary group of 10 for prayers.We encour-age every YC member to become a volunteer on our Minyan List.Please contact Chairman Leon Friedman at 760-842-7942 or viaemail at [email protected] to volunteer. If Leon is unavailable,please contact Co Chair Stuart Wohl at 760 842-5556.

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• Volume 21, Number 5 •

Published by theOHCC Homeowners Association

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Disclaimer“The production of this monthly Newsletter is made possibleby the advertisements and sponsored columns herein: how-ever, the Ocean Hills Country Club Homeownerrs Association(hereinafter Association), Publisher and Printer cannotassume responsibility for the contents of the offering made byadvertisers or columnists, or for inaccuracies or omissions inthe copy provided by them or made by the Association,Publisher or Printer. All copy of submissions must be receivedby the 6th of the preceding month. The Association Board ofDirectors reserves the right to edit or decline submitted mate-rial. Placement and layout of advertisements are at the discre-tion of the publisher and editor.”

Statement of PurposeThe Ocean Hills Newsletter shall be published in accordancewith Resolution OH-96-311, to provide information concern-ing club and committee activities, Mater Board decisions andall other matters of community interest. Our primary empha-sis is to report all communications accurately and responsi-bly.

For Editorial InquiriesPhone: (760) 758-8772

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CCAARREEGGIIVVEERR//AASSSSIISSTTAANNTT — Not afraid of hard work,cleaning, computer skills, errands, cooking, transportation.

Part-time only. $12/hour. 760-722-7156. (5-12)

IITTAALLIIAANN DDRREESSSSMMAAKKEERR && AALLTTEERRAATTIIOONNSSFor men and women. 50 years experience. Trust Maria to do

the best job for you. Best price and high quality work.Call 760-630-8226. (*)

MMAALLEE CCAARREEGGIIVVEERR 30 years exp. with medical, mental, hos-pice. Cleaning, cooking, shopping, laundry, etc. Have worked

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GGRREEGG’’SS HHAANNDDYYMMAANN HHOOMMEE SSEERRVVIICCEESS Carpentry, tile, dry-wall, electrical, plumbing, you name it! Quality work, reliable,

local refs, free est, ins. 760-213-4961 (*)

NNOOTTAARRYY PPUUBBLLIICCMary Rita De Pietro

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MMAADDEELLEENNEE’’SS AALLTTEERRAATTIIOONNSS AANNDD TTAAIILLOORRIINNGG3768 Via Del Rancho, Oceanside, CA 92056

760-630-4993. Just one short block from the back gate. Pleasecall for appt. Over 42 years experience. (5-12)

PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL HHOOUUSSEECCLLEEAANNIINNGG SSEERRVVIICCEESSLicensed and bonded. English speaking. 12 years exp.

Supplies provided. Excellent refs.Free estimates.Vicky Martin, 760-807-6502 (5-12)

UUPPHHOOLLSSTTEERREERR20 years. Free estimates. Reasonable rates.

Call Mario, 760-940-0681 (*)

LLEETT GGEEOORRGGEE DDOO IITT HHAANNDDYYMMAANN!!Complete home maintenance inside and out. Electric, plumb-ing, drywall, paint, appliances. Reasonable, honest, reliable,

local. (760) 525-2523. (2-13)

CCOOMMPPUUTTEERR PPRROOBBLLEEMMSS?? Need Help? Lessons?Audio/Video/TV/DVD, Sprinkler/Lighting Timers?Call Tim: 760-305-8095 or my cell: 619-955-3646.

Resident of OHCC. (6-12)

If you have information for the InLoving Memory column, please call

the Clubhouse Front Desk, 758-8772.

Hal Cotton • Lorraine DratwaBurt Griffin

Thank YouOn March 30, 2012 Hal Cotton, the kindest person

I’ve ever known, left my life and his many friends.The telephone calls, cards, and especially the vis-

its, enabled me to look upon all of you as my extend-ed family that brought hugs, love, and support.

My thanks, and love to all of you,Jacqueline Cotton


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II’’LLLL DDRRIIVVEE YYOOUU AANNYYWWHHEERREEJust a phone call away.

Joyce Smith, 760-685-0435 (6-12)

AANNYY CCHHEESSSS PPLLAAYYEERRSS IINN OOHHCCCC?? I don't claim to be verygood, and I'm not a sore loser.Call me at (760) 806-7686 to

arrange time/place. Perhaps the Clubhouse?Patrick Fairchild (5-12)

EEXXTTRRAA DDAAUUGGHHTTEERR'' OOFFFFEERRSS EEXXTTRRAA HHAANNDDSSDianne Barrymore works to simplify life, taking her clients todoctors appointments, on errands, and helping with everyday

details, all the things a companion,like a daughter, can provide.

((776600)) 221122--66331177 [email protected]. (*)

PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL HHOOUUSSEE CCLLEEAANNIINNGGVillage References. Call for quote.

Maria, ((776600)) 447700--55667766,, ((776600)) 443333--66333300 (*)

AA++ CCOOMMPPUUTTEERR RREEPPAAIIRR — Virus removal, system recovery,data retrieval, any problem solved. Repairs completed by a

Certified Technician, in your home or at my shop.Reasonable rates. Local refs.

Call Will @ 760-216-2752 (4-12)

GGAARRYY’’SS WWIINNDDOOWW CCLLEEAANNIINNGGOver 30 years experience in North San Diego County. Screens,tracks, mirrors, light fixtures. Free estimates. Owner operated.

760-942-3171. (*)

CCAATTHHYY''SS PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL HHOOUUSSEECCLLEEAANNIINNGGwindows,stoves,refrigerators, No Job too big or small

Also detail cleaning for rentals and realtors. $15 an hourOcean Hills references. 760-994-7569. (9-12)

LLIIFFEE QQUUAALLIITTYY CCAARREE In-home care hourly/daily/monthly.15 years exp. Personal hygiene, medical assistance, Hospice

patients, light housekeeping, meal prep, errands, laundry anddoctor’s appts. Male and female caregivers avail. 24 hours a

day. Local refs avail. Lily 760-672-3848. (9-12)

HHAAIIRRCCUUTT && SSTTYYLLIINNGG IINN YYOOUURR HHOOMMEEDebbie Kelley - 25 yrs exper.

Call for appt: 760-212-8735 (5-12)

LLAANNDDSSCCAAPPEE SSEERRVVIICCEEFull service gardening.

1 Maintenance a month: $80.002 Maintenances a month: $50.00 each

New valves and timer installation for watering. Free estimate.Call 760-510-3819, ask for Israel. (4-13)

PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL HHOOUUSSEE CCLLEEAANNIINNGGVillage References

Sonia 760-917-2768 (5-12)

ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PREPAID.Copy and check must be in by the 10th of the previous

month. Write or type your classified on paper and enclose acheck, payable to Powers Publishing & Design, and send to:

Powers Publishing & Design1643 Arabian Way, Oceanside, CA 92057.

PHONE CALLS NOT ACCEPTED.Based on 3 lines, $12 (about 30 words)

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