What's New
— Newsletter
September 2009
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- - The heat on Pools B & C will be turned off after Labor Day. Please use Pool A for swimming. All three spas will remain heated.
- - Reminder that noise carries in the driveways and between buildings. Please reduce the volume on your car stereo when you enter the complex. If your windows and sliding glass doors are open, please reduce the volume on your television and/or stereo. Don't forget that voices carry too!
- - Speed limit is 10 MPH. For the safety of all residents, please watch your speed within the complex.
- - Please make sure that you put your trash out after 6:00 PM on Mondays. If you leave on a vacation, ask a neighbor to put your trash out for you. Rodents and other animals can easily get into the plastic trash bags. Please place you trash inside a trash can.
- - The driveways (streets) are not intended for recreational use, only for ingress and egress. Skateboards, motorized scooters/cars, bikes and tricycles are not allowed in the complex.
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The patio decks are halfway completed. It is important as all residence take care of their deck. Please note the following guidelines:
- - Heavy plants must be placed on a caddy or perforated mat to allow for proper drainage. Visit www.gardeners.com and search "plant caddy" for example. When moisture becomes trapped underneath excessively heavy potted plants, the waterproofing membranes deteriorates and the moisture causes the wooden sub-floor to deteriorate as well. Please be advised that you could be held responsible for the damages caused to your patio deck if you fail to provide adequate drainage for your potted plants.
- - Once your deck has been completed, please return your personal items to your patio – items left in the common area landscaping will be removed and disposed of by the landscape maintenance crew.
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- The Board has approved an architectural standard for white vinyl retro-fitted windows. Replacement windows must a grid pattern similar to the original windows. If you are replacing your garage doors, the new door must have two vents for proper air circulation. Any exterior changes (dryer vents, kitchen exhaust vents) need to be approved by the Board prior to installation. Anything modifications to the exterior (key pads, hanging fixtures) that are not in compliance with the CC&R's will be cited for removal and the owner will be responsible for any necessary repairs. If you are unsure about any remolding projects, please contact Horizon Management.
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Large appliances—washing machines and dishwashers—consume the most water, so they are important places to start any water-conservation efforts.
- - Set the water level on your washing machine to match the size of your load. Try to avoid doing frequent small loads; whenever possible, run the machine only when you have a full load
- - You don't need to rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher! No, really. Hand rinsing dishes under the faucet uses 15-18 gallons of water per load. If your dishwasher has a pre-rinse cycle, try using it instead of hand rinsing. If a dish or two isn't completely clean after the dishwasher cycle, finish the job by hand
- - Like the washing machine, only run the dishwasher when it's full. If you have only a few dishes, wash them by hand in a sink or basin—not under a running faucet. Use a second basin or dishpan for rinsing, or spray rinse all the soapy dishes at once
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- The next time you're ready to upgrade your cell phone, recycle the old one! If all the estimated 100 million dead cell phones were recycled, the United States could save enough energy to power more than 194,000 U.S. households with electricity for one year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Less than 20 percent of unwanted cell phones are recycled each year, according to the EPA.
Recycling can help the environment by keeping usable and valuable materials out of landfills and incinerators. Cell phones are made of precious metals, copper and plastics, which require energy to mine and manufacture. Recycling these materials not only conserves resources, but reduces air and water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Earlier this year, EPA teamed up with cell phone retailers, manufacturers and service providers to develop collection programs. Some charitable groups and state or municipal solid waste programs also offer cell phone recycling.
To find out where to recycle your cell phone, visit www.epa.gov/cellphone
- The next time you're ready to upgrade your cell phone, recycle the old one! If all the estimated 100 million dead cell phones were recycled, the United States could save enough energy to power more than 194,000 U.S. households with electricity for one year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Less than 20 percent of unwanted cell phones are recycled each year, according to the EPA.
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- School Starts for Torrance Unified School District on Thursday, September 10, 2009. We hope all the children had a wonderful summer break. Please watch for the children walking to school in the early AM and walking home in the PM. Drive safety and stop at all stop signs!