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April 2009
  • A Word from Horizon
    Pool Reminders: For safety reasons, glass is not allowed in the pool area at any time. Also, pets are not allowed in the pool area. Pool guests are limited to 4 per unit and you MUST be PRESENT with your guests.

    Parking: Thank you to the parking committee! The parking committee has been monitoring the guest parking areas on a regular basis to ensure that only permitted vehicles are parked there. Reminder, two cars must be in your garage. If you have a third car you will need to secure a monthly parking permit for $50.00 a month through Horizon Management.

    Garage Doors & Front Doors: If you have a rollup garage door, please remember to hose it off periodically. If you see dirt building up on your front door or your garage door (wooden ones, too) please give it a bath and help keep your community looking nice.

    Remember Security in SummerWind is everyone's responsibility! If you see vandalism in the pool areas or anywhere on your property please contact the Torrance Police Department to report it. You can be anonymous when reporting. Please help to keep your SummerWind Community safe.

    Drive Safely: Many SummerWind residents walk around the complex for exercise. When you are pulling out of your garage, please use caution and make sure that a pedestrian or another car is not passing by. And please remember that the speed limit within the complex is 10 mph. This is for the safety of others and yourself.

    Recycling Center: Did you know that if you have paint, fluorescent lamps and tubes, computers, all batteries, all electronic devices and thermostats that contain mercury or any other type of hazardous waste, you can't throw it in the trash cans? You need take it to a recycling center. There is one located in San Pedro. It is called Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center, 1400 N. Gaffey St. Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Check out www.OurEarth.org – to find places to recycle cell phones, Ipod's, crayons and more.
  • SummerWind - Going Green: Power Down, Save Money
    Looking to cut back due to a tight budget or ready to go green? Here are 10 quick and easy tips to accomplish both:

    • Unplug appliances and electronics. TVs, computers and kitchen appliances, as well as cell phone and laptop chargers, all use energy when they are plugged in—even if they are turned off
    • Use power strips. "Smart" power strips automatically turn off when electronics are off or when one main unit (like your personal computer) is powered down
    • Turn off lights. When you're not in the room or not in the house, there's no need for all the lights to be on
    • Clean and replace furnace or air conditioner filters. Dirty filters block air flow, increase energy bills and shorten equipment life
    • In the warmer months, keep the shades and blinds down on south-, east- and west-facing windows. In the colder months, open them up and let the sun in
    • Activate "sleep" features on your computer and office equipment. When they go unused for a long period of time, they power down.
    • Lower the thermostat. Wear a sweater around the house and put an extra blanket on the bed at night
    • Use fans instead of air conditioning when possible or combine their use to turn down the air temperature a bit
    • Close vents and doors to unused rooms
    • Wash your laundry with cold water. It's just as effective
      • Check with the Alliance to Save Energy at www.ase.org for more energy- and money-saving tips or to subscribe to their free online newsletter.
  • Some Fun Things in Torrance
    The Madrona Marsh that is right here in our own backyard? Did you that there are many different types of birds, butterflies and dragonflies that are there? You can walk on the trails in the Marsh. For more information, contact Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310/782-3989. Hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

    Have you been to the Torrance Historical Society? You can learn how your City of Torrance was developed. Check out www.TorranceHistoricalSociety.org for more information.

    Did you know that Western Museum of Flight is at the Torrance Airport? Check out their web site at www.WMOF.com.

    Do you enjoy quilting? Check out the South Bay Quilters Guild at www.southbayquiltersguild.org.

    Torrance has many fun things to do from building a Rose Parade Float to learning about the Torrance Police Department with their Partners in Policing programs.