Visit the Homeowners Association’s website: www.PillarRidge.com
Property Management:
Haven Management Services
3491 Concours St., Suite 204
Ontario, CA 91761
Katie Davis (909) 930-9750
Toll Free (877) 930-9750
kdavis@havenms.com
Phone: (949) 515-5100 / Fax: (949) 515-5101
http://www.millenniumhousing.com
President: George Turk
V.P. / Chief Operating Officer: Lori Carraway Director of Asset Services: Diana Welsh
SPARC Regional Director: Devin Fernandez
August 2025
Pillar Points
Millennium Memo
From the time we acquired Pillar Ridge (May 13, 2004) to the end of 2024, we spent about $400,000 on Streets, an average of about $20K/year.
That’s a lot of money, but now that we have a final budget, I’m happy to announce that we’re planning a full Street replacement in this Fiscal Year, at a cost of $700K. That’s right: we’ll spend more on Streets this year than in the previous 20 years combined!
That’s just Streets. Other projects include a Landscape Wall ($85K), Electric Panels ($65K), Clubhouse Carpet ($35K), Driveways, Basketball Court, Pool Upgrades, Gym Lighting…a bit more than $1M altogether. Your Rent Dollars at Work!
Did You Know?
Eight U.S. Presidents are confirmed to have been lefthanded, including recent leaders like Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush. Interestingly, from 1981 to 2009, five out of six Presidents were left-handed! .
This is only possible because of the funds generated by your Income Certs. As I’m typing this, only 25% of you have returned yours, which means 75% of you haven’t. If you’d like to see Pillar Ridge continue to improve, please return your Cert now.
In Less Expensive News
• It’s a small thing, but when you park in your driveway, please pull all the way in. I only mention this because some residents have complained about this. This isn’t too much to ask, is it?
• Next month, I’m hoping to announce that a Pillar Ridge student earned a 2025 SPARC/Millennium College Scholarship.
Pillar Ridge has had a SPARC Scholar 4 years in a row and 21 overall so I feel good about our chances. Stay Tuned!
Pillar Ridge August 2025 issue
• Recent expenditure: $35K for more Security Cameras. We’ve now spent almost $100K on cameras. Do you think that’s finally enough?
• We’ve had a few auto incidents lately. One car crashed into a fence, two mailboxes were broken when cars ran into them…I know the posted Speed Limit seems slow, but please be careful when you’re driving in the Park.
Talk about speeding reminds me of my late father and how slowly he would drive so slowly, in fact, that when we were on the freeway, even Amish people would honk. OK, you can go a bit faster than he did, but please Drive Safely!
Enjoy the new streets…and please return your Income Certs.
George Turk
Manager’s Corner
Dear Residents,
We hope you’re enjoying your summer!
As we move through August, we’ve noticed that weeds are growing tall in many yards throughout the park. Please take a moment to clean up your outdoor areas. Keeping your yard tidy helps prevent pests, reduces fire risk, and improves the overall appearance of our community. Thank you for doing your part!
A big thank you to SPARC for generously donating backpacks and school supplies! We were able to hand them out at the office in July, and it was a wonderful success. We appreciate the community support! If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, don’t forget: Second Harvest Food Bank comes to our park every second Thursday of the month from 2:00–4:00 PM.
Local Spotlight – Half Moon Bay Events:
• Make It Main Street: Thursday, August 1, 3–7 PM on Main Street. Art, music, storytelling, and community fun.
• HMB Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 9 AM–1 PM at Shoreline Station.
As always, if you have questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to stop by the office.
Lenore and Paul
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Sunscreen
1. Broad-Spectrum
Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that will protect your skin from ultraviolet A (UVA) rays, which cause premature aging of the skin, and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which cause sunburn and skin cancer.
2. Ingredients
There are two types of sunscreens mineral and chemical. Each filters UV rays differently. Mineral sunscreens, made of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, sit on top of the skin and create a barrier of protection by deflecting the sun’s UV rays. Since they don’t absorb into the skin, they can look and feel a little filmy. Chemical sunscreens contain active ingredients that penetrate the skin and use various FDA-approved sun-filtering compounds that absorb UV rays, preventing them from penetrating the surface of the skin.
3. Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
Look for a product with an SPF of 30 or higher. The numeric rating refers to how well a sunscreen protects you from sunburn. Anything over 50 isn’t necessary.
4. Water Resistance
The FDA has banned manufacturers from claiming a sunscreen is waterproof, but make sure your choice is water-resistant. Products that are water-resistant from sweat and swimming will remain effective for up to 80 minutes. This means you need to reapply every two hours if you’re sweating, swimming, or have prolonged sun exposure.
5. Types
Sunscreens come in many forms: lotions, sticks, gels, and sprays. In general, lathering on a lotion provides the most thorough and trustworthy coverage. Aerosols blow into the air when applying them, which can leave spotty coverage. Sticks and gels can get messy and even melt in extreme heat.
STAY COOL
Visit a Cooling Center To Beat The Heat
A Cooling Center provides a place for you and your family to go to cool down during hot summer days.
Visit a Cooling Center
If you need to cool off, most cities offer cooling centers where you can beat the heat. These cooling centers are in City facilities where you can enjoy recreation programming or a good book while you cool off. Cooling centers are open and available during regular hours of operation unless otherwise noted. You can call 2-1-1 from your phone or go online at www.211.org to find a list of cooling center locations and hours of operation in your area.
Summer months bring fun, sun, and heat! Sometimes, the heat can become dangerous, especially for children, pets, people who work outside, and people with certain health conditions. Staying safe in high heat is important. Follow these simple tips to stay cool:
• Drink plenty of cool water! Stay hydrated.
• Wear loose, light-colored clothing that will keep you cool. Wear sunscreen and a hat for protection.
• Check on neighbors who might be vulnerable to the heat, especially those without air conditioning.
• Never leave children or pets in a car - not even for one minute. Temperatures inside a car can quickly skyrocket to deadly levels.
• If you work or play outside, take frequent breaks to hydrate and cool off in the shade.
Symptoms of heat-related illness include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, muscle cramps, and increased thirst. If you experience these symptoms, seek medical attention.
DIRECTIONS FOR ALL RECIPES
1. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to whip cream until stiff peaks occur, be careful not to over whip. The cream will be done when you pull the beaters out and the cream stands at attention.
2. In another large bowl, whisk the vanilla and salt into the sweetened condensed milk. Gently fold in the whipped cream with a spatula, slowly incorporating the two mixtures together so it stays light and aerated.
3. If making individual flavors, scoop the cream mixture into smaller bowls and gently fold in your desired mix-ins, or if making just one flavor, mix the ingredients directly into the full batch of cream mixture.
4. Transfer the mixture to an insulated tub, paper containers or a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap or a lid.
5. Freeze 4– 6 hours.
No—Churn Ice Cream 4 Ways
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 can chilled sweetened condensed milk
1 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of fine sea salt
Mix ins
MIX-IN IDEAS:
• Peppered Strawberry Bean: Vanilla bean, frozen strawberries, black pepper, white chocolate chips
• Key Lime Pie: White chocolate chips, graham cracker pieces, lime juice, lime zest
• Minty Mini-Chocolate Chip: Fresh minced mint leaves, peppermint extract, green food coloring, mini chocolate chips
• The Islander: Toasted coconut with pineapple chunks, macadamia nuts and salted caramel
• Gimme Some More S’mores: Mini marshmallows/toasted marshmallow, graham cracker crumbles, chocolate chunks
• The Kitchen Sink: M&M’s, toasted peanuts, popcorn, pretzels and salted caramel
• Elvis Thrust: Peanut butter, bananas, honey (Tip: Mix the peanut butter with a little cream so it stays creamy instead of turning rock hard when it freezes.)
• Lumberjack: Waffle cone, crumbled bacon, maple syrup
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