TRAFFIC AND SAFETY
Guest List
It’s that time of year when we are often filled with posi- tive cheer and have more guests than normal to entertain. Unfortunately, a frustrating delay at the entrance of our gated community could spoil the festive and joyous mood of the occasion.
To minimize conflict and expedite guests to our homes, we urge everyone to ensure that their guest list on the Dwelling Live System is current. In the case of a larger gath- ering, a party list should be delivered to the office several business days before the event. Should a last minute “add- on” situation develop, our gate officer will, when possible, work with you and help with revisions.

Do Them a Favor
Before they arrive, we ask you to talk to your expected new guests or service providers to be sure they know your

correct name and address. Also tell them the location of
the appropriate gate to use to gain access to our community. Far too often, if they utilize GPS, it will direct them to the residents-only Selva or Cabrillo gate where many of the drivers become flustered, fail to read the signs, and attempt to tailgate a vehicle into the community.

Apparently, this tactic is effective at other communities, but not here. In almost every case the arm comes down and the spikes come up as designed.
The result is normally a couple of flattened tires and sometimes auto body damage as well.

Vacation Checks
When away from our homes for several days or more, some folks opt to notify the local law enforcement agency. The purpose is to discourage criminal activity. Not every agency offers extra police patrol, and our own person-nel are limited as to what they can do along this line.However, our Dana Point Police Services CommunityService Unit offers this service, and they have peopleespecially trained for it. Should anyone wish this type of
police service, you may phone Dana PointPolice Service at (949) 248-3531.
It’s that time of year to say “NollaigShona”—Happy Christmas!
—God Bless . . . Tim Murphy