Weekender September 12, 2014

SURFSIDE HOMEOWNERS

ASSOCIATION

31402 H St.

Ocean Park, WA 98640

360-665-4171

office@surfsideonline.org

Inside this issue:

Travis Says 2

911 Response Exercise 3

Rx Disposal Service 4

Green Bag Program 5

Member Services 6

Member Services 7

Member Services 8

Recycling 9

Committee Corner 10

Committee Corner 11

Chili Cook Off 12

Jam Session 13

Facebook/Photo Contest 14

PPAC 15

Word search puzzle 16

Calendar 17

Winterizing -Are You Ready for Cold Weather? Fall is the time to prepare for winter—cold and wet conditions not only make you miserable, but they can damage your home. Some winterizing can wait, some can’t. Make a list of what needs to be done, and tackle the time-sensitive tasks first. Here’s a simple checklist from the association to help you get a jump on winter: Indoor Winterizing

Examine doors and replace weather-stripping as needed. Examine window caulking and reseal where needed. Examine and repair vents where needed. Clean chimneys and flues. Remove items near heat vents. Place nonskid runners or door mats outside to help keep wa-ter, sand and salt out of the house.

Outdoor Winterizing

Cut back tree branches and shrubs that hide signs or block light. Examine outdoor handrails and tighten if needed. Turn off electrical breakers for outdoor equipment. Close hose bibs. Clean out gutters and downspouts. Clear yard drains. Spray outdoor locks and hinges with lubricant. Stake driveway and walkway edges that may be difficult to find under deep snow.

Assemble, stockpile or refresh winter supplies:

Batteries Candles and matches Ice melt and deicer Sand Snow shovels Generator fuel Antifreeze

Source: Community Associations Institute

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Travis Says,

SURFSIDE DEPUTY REPORT

DEPUTY T. OSTGAARD

SEPTEMBER 4th, 2014 – SEPTEMBER 10th, 2014

On 09/04 I was in the business office when someone reported a deer had been hit in the

29700th block of I Street. I located the deceased deer in the area. The reporting party stated

that the car that had hit the deer did not stop. Gil Gonzalez came with the backhoe and re-

moved the deer carcass.

On 09/05 I was dispatched to the 30200th block of X Place for the report of a noise complaint.

I contacted the reporting party and he stated his neighbors’ motion alarm keeps going off. He

advised me he had already contacted the business office to file a complaint and I advised him

he could contact DCD to file a complaint there too.

On 09/06 I was dispatched to the 34200th block of G Street for the report of a domestic vio-

lence complaint. I contacted the victim and he stated his wife had assaulted him with a coffee

cup and broke the tail lights on his vehicle. The victim stated he had filed for divorce from

his wife, and she had shown up and started causing problems. The suspect left before I ar-

rived and I was unable to locate her. The case will be filed with the prosecutors office.

Traffic warnings: 10—Traffic citations: 2—Citizen assist: 1—Animal complaints: 2—Noise

complaint: 1—Domestic violence: 1

SLOW DOWN!! 25 MPH in all Surfside areas other than just north of the mini mall

to Oysterville Rd!

Emergency? CALL 911!!!! - For Non Emergency calls , call the Sheriff’s office at

360-642-9397

E9-1-1 Emergency Response Exercise Successful FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 10, 2014 – 1:00 p.m.

Contact: Stephanie Fritts, Director

Pacific County Sheriff’s Office Communications

(360) 875-9340

E9-1-1 Emergency Response Exercise Successful

South Bend, Washington – A Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce exercise, the first of its

kind in the nation, was conducted Friday, September 5th through Saturday September 6th, as part of the

Pacific County Communications Center response to the Rod Run to the End of the World.

Sheriff Scott Johnson met and welcomed all the TERT members participating and stated, “Pacific County is

pleased to be involved in an exercise of this magnitude and is grateful for the assistance provided and the

opportunity to participate”.

In the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters that devastated many areas of our country, public safe-

ty communications centers have faced tremendous challenges. One of the greatest challenges was maintain-

ing adequate staffing levels of the involved communications centers. To address this problem the associa-

tions of APCO International and the National Emergency Number Association joined hands to develop the

Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT). TERT involves a comprehensive program

that has led to the establishment of predetermined and selected trained teams of individuals who can be mo-

bilized quickly and deployed to assist communications centers during disasters or large incidents.

The Washington State TERT program deployed four telecommunicators and one team leader to Pacific

County in support of Rod Run as an exercise event. Pacific County telecommunicators stood by as resource

staff while the deployed fielded both 9-1-1 and officer generated calls for service in this first ever exercise

using a real world incident. As Cory Ahrens, the Washington State TERT Committee Chair, stated, “It

would be impossible to simulate such an event and this has provided us with invaluable information and ed-

ucation.” The TERT team assisted Pacific County in the entry and handling of over 700 law, fire, and EMS

incidents throughout the weekend. TERT members responding in the exercise hailed from King County

Sheriff’s Office, NORCOM (Bellevue 9-1-1), CENCOM (Kitsap County 9-1-1), Okanogan County Sheriff’s

Office, and Spokane 9-1-1.

The exercise was successful in that both the deployed TERT members and the receiving agency, Pacific

County, learned some invaluable lessons regarding what may happen during an actual event. As a result,

both local and state plans will be revised and a “lessons learned” presentation will be provided other com-

munications centers throughout the state. In addition, future exercises are being planned in order to test ca-

pabilities and additional identify areas for improvement.

Pacific County Sheriff's Office

300 Memorial Street

South Bend, WA 98586

Contact Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-emergencies: 360-875-9395

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Green Bag Program

Have you ever wondered how you can help make a difference is someone’s life? Are you looking for ways to give back to your

community? All it takes is just 3 easy steps!

“A SIMPLE GESTURE” Is an ongoing Food Bank Program here in Ocean Park...AND IT IS JUST THAT….SIMPLE!

A SIMPLE GESTURE PROVIDES YOU WITH A “DESIGNER” BAG TO STORE YOUR ITEMS IN.

THEN WHILE SHOPPING PICK UP AN EXTRA FOOD ITEM OR TWO. JUST FILL YOUR BAG WITH THE EXTRA FOOD ITEMS AND LEAVE IT

ON YOUR FRONT PORCH. THE BAGS ARE PICKED UP THE SECOND SATURDAY OF ALTERNATING MONTHS.

THAT’S IT! Such a very simple gesture that will make someone’s day!!

There are many ways to lend a helping hand! You can offer your time, make a donation, gather food items OR you can do all three!! The feeling of helping someone in need is like no other!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN CALL - LARRY AMUNDSON at 665-2779 or THE OCEAN PARK FOOD BANK at 665-6567

DARE TO REACH OUT YOUR HAND INTO THE DARKNESS, TO PULL ANOTHER HAND INTO THE LIGHT ~ AMRIT DESAI

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MEMBER SERVICES

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SURFSIDE OFFERS RV STORAGE FOR MEMBERS

LOCATED NEXT TO THE COMPACTOR—WITH YEAR ROUND

ACCESSIBILITY

SECURED LOT WITH NON-POWERED SPACES FOR $100 PER

YEAR* OR POWERED SPACES FOR $200 PER YEAR*

*A 25$ key deposit is required but refundable

Did you know….

That Surfside has redesigned the playground and added a new basketball

hoop, a new picnic table and new swings for Surfside families?

Thank you again Field Service Crew!

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Surfside has new equipment in the playground for our member’s

use. Please be sure to follow all the posted rules – see below.

Surfside Homeowners Association playground rules:

1. Please close gate behind you

2. No dogs in playground

3. Parental supervision required

4. Please dispose of trash properly

5. No climbing or jumping over fence

THANK YOU! ~ Surfside Homeowners Association

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weekend-

Did you know….

That not only does Surfside offer a patrolLing

deputy sheriff but you can advise our deputy if you

are going to be out of town. Whether it’s a trip for

the weekend or if you are heading south for the win-

ter; the forms are available at the business office or

on our website. Just return your personalized form

and feel secure knowing our deputy is on duty for

you!

MEMBER SERVICES

Recycling DID YOU KNOW SURFSIDE RECEIVES MONEY BACK

EACH MONTH FOR OUR RECYCLING EFFORTS? IF WE

CONTINUE TO WORK TOGETHER WE CAN SEE AN EVEN

BIGGER RETURN! HERE ARE A FEW WAYS TO HELP:

Aluminum

Cans

Rinse and Dry

Cardboard Flatten (waxed cardboard is not accepted)

Glass Bottles and jars only. Rinse and remove caps. Do not break. There is no need

to remove labels.

HDPE Plastic Bottles and jars only. Look for #2 on the bottom of the container. Remove

lid, rinse, and flatten.

NO MOTOR OIL CONTAINERS.

PET Plastic Bottles and jars only. Look for #1 on the bottom of the container. Remove

lid, rinse, and flatten

Newspaper Place loosely into paper sacks. May include newspaper inserts.

Magazines Magazines and catalogs less than one inch thick (slicked or glossy page only).

No phone books or ground wood magazines.

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Committee Corner

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Lands and Buildings Committee and the Water Systems Planning Committee is currently recruiting new members for openings in both committees.

Requirements for the positions include: a Surfside property owner in good standing with interest in the progress of the community.

Also, it would be helpful if prospective committee members had some of the following skills: oral/writing skills, word processing, spreadsheets, com-puter operating systems, water quality, construction design, hydrology, geology, water law, business law, Washington state statutes and regula-tions, painting, gardening, financial analysis, budget analysis, web brows-ing, product research and a working knowledge of the Surfside HOA Oper-ations Manual and the CCR’s.

Prospective committee members would be expected to devote several hours a week to the function of the committees.

If you are interested, please contact Laura Frazier, Surfside Business Man-ager, at 360.665.4171, or James Clancy 602.206.7674 or jjclancy@cox.net.

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Do you have experience in real estate or the construction industry?

Maybe you were a contractor or an inspector, If so the Architectural

Committee needs volunteers like you! We meet once a week to review

all building applications that are submitted to the Surfside business

office. Most meetings run about an hour long; if you have an extra

hour a week to spare, we would love your help! You can call Kimber at

665-4171 for more information.

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CHECK OUT OUR NEW FACEBOOK PAGE!

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

PROUD OF YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENTS? SHOW IT OFF WITH A PHOTO!

HAVE A LOST PET? REACH OUT TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!

PLANNING A GARAGE SALE? LET US KNOW!

GET UPDATES ON COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Surfside-Homeowners-Association/1454914234751648?ref=hl

We are happy to announce the winner of our photo contest ~

Karen Smith. Her winning photo is on the home page of our

website!

Our runner up is Louise Purdin and her photo will be the cov-

er of our Facebook page!

Thank you for all the wonderful photos you submitted and

Thank you to all who voted!

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Print out the page and circle the words!

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