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The Village Voice — November 2012
then commences to saw. These climbers do not use cleats on their shoes that can injure the tree. When one was asked about the possibility of falling, he replied that it doesn’t hurt when you fall; it hurts only after you strike the ground. Residents are discouraged from trying to trim their trees themselves.
Residents Be Aware: Danger in Discontinuing Landline Phone ********
With the widespread and convenient use of cellphones, many residents have decided to discontinue their landline phones. While this may be a way of reducing monthly bills, it can also be a danger to your security and safety. Your telephone is connected to the alarm system in your home. (The alarm system is now referred to as EMS or Emergency Monitoring System.) So by disconnecting your landline phone, you have unwittingly disconnected your EMS. This warning was revealed by Len Weinstein, head of Security, now referred to as Community Patrol. Residents who discontinue landline phones are warned to consider the unintentional consequences. For additional information, call the front gate, (760) 758-7111. A Community Patrol Service officer will either answer your questions or meet with you, in your home, to review the system. ********
Holiday Gift Fund
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, it is time again to remember those who work in the Clubhouse, in the Homeowners’ Office and in the Community Patrol Services. The Ocean Hills Holiday Gift Fund (OHHGF) was established over 20 years ago to recognize the many services these staff members perform for the benefit of the residents of Ocean Hills Country Club. Contributions by residents are voluntary. From October 25 until December 18, the Collection Box will be on the Clubhouse Front Desk for your checks (please, no cash), made out to “OHHGF.” Please help to brighten the holidays for staff members and show your appreciation for their loyalty and hard work. Should you have questions, please place a note in the Collection Box. You will hear from an OHHGF Committee member. Thank you! ********