Update Your List—It’s that time of the year when we are filled with positive feelings and may have more guests than usual to entertain. Unfortunately, a frustrating delay at the entrance to our gate-guarded community could spoil the joyous and festive mood. To minimize such conflict and expedite guests to our homes, we urge everyone to ensure that their guest lists on the Dwelling Live System are cur- rent. In the case of a gathering larger than ten cars, a Party List should be delivered to the office several business days before the event. If a last minute “add-on“ situation develops, contact the gate officer by phone or in person and he/ she will work with you whenever possible.
Do Them a Favor—When you expect a new service provider or guest, provide them with the correct gate (Mariner, Garibaldi, or Manta) to gain access to our com- munity. Far too often, GPS will direct them to the wrong gate. Once there, many persons fail to read the warning signs, become flustered, and attempt to tailgate a resident vehicle into the community. Our finely tuned system recognizes the intrusion, lowers its arm, and raises its spikes. The result is normally a couple of flattened tires and some- times a little body damage.
So Far So Good—Simply put, we have not received reports of felony thefts from vehicles, or residential burglaries this year. However, December is traditionally the month that the rate of these crimes increases. Thieves and opportunists are usually out in force in December. Don’t make it too inviting and easy for them. Unattended valuable items in your car are a sure method of attracting a would-be thief. Please continue locking your vehicles and ensuring that your home both looks and is secure.
Serious Consequences—Sometimes some people get carried away to the chagrin of others. It was recently reported that individuals marked up one of our tennis courts. By using chalk, they modified its design to resemble a pickleball court. It took maintenance personnel a fair amount of time to restore the court to its original condition.
Unsafe Driving—We received reports alleging that unlicensed drivers are operating golf carts throughout the community. Please do not allow unlicensed drivers to drive golf carts.
Season’s Greetings!—It is the time of year that I and people from Gaelic speaking regions of the world wish friends and neighbors a robust “Nollaig Shona Duit.”
—God Bless . . . Tim Murphy
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