This week Bob interviews our Martha Horner, who is part of a group of residents who are forming the Genealogy Club.
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United States Flags at Half Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Our Nation is heartbroken. We mourn with all whose loved ones were murdered and injured in last night's horrible tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we grieve, we pray that God may provide comfort and relief to all those suffering.
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated on October 1, 2017, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, October 6, 2017. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
DONALD J. TRUMPs of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada
CERT training incorporates a practical approach to handling emergency and disaster situations. CERT promotes readiness, self-sufficiency, teamwork, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Students learn how to organize themselves during a disaster, manage utilities, extinguish small fires, search for and rescue survivors, and provide basic disaster medical care.
CERT training will be delivered over the course of three days. Only those who complete all training hours, including skills practice, will receive a certificate of completion and free CERT kit.
WHEN:
October 20, 2017 - 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
October 21, 2017 - 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
October 22, 2017 - 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
CERT training will be held on the three dates referenced above (a total of 20 hours). Registration for October 20 automatically registers students for all three dates.
WHERE:
Sun City Shadow Hills - Santa Rosa Clubhouse
81-420 North Sun City Boulevard, Indio 92203
Open to all persons 18 years of age and older
Questions?
E-mail indiocert@indio.org or call (760) 863-7467.
The City of Indio is committed to ensuring that its programs are fully accessible to and usable by persons with access and functional needs. Those requiring reasonable accommodations should e-mail indiocert@indio.org or call (760) 863-7467.
Class size is limited. Register today! It’s FREE!!
This week Bob interviews our Treasurer Carey Thompson. Carey covers the status of the embezzlement, the new budget, and plans for the future. Tune in to be completely up to date.
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Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street October 2 - 6. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.
Closure Schedule
Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.
Nights of Wednesday through Friday, October 2 - 6, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am
Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.
Nights of Wednesday through Friday, October 2 - 6, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am
Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street October 2 - 6. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.
Closure Schedule
EB on-ramp day:
Monday through Friday, October 2 - 6, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EB on-ramp night:
Monday through Friday, October 2 - 6, 2017. 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM
EB off-ramp day:
Monday through Friday, October 2 - 6, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EB off-ramp night:
Monday through Friday, October 2 - 6, 2017. 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.
Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.
Turn left at Ave. 42/Varner Rd. back to Jefferson St.
Dear Phase 3 Homeowner,
When your home was constructed by Pulte, California law required the installation of a fire sprinkler system to protect against serious injury or death in the event of a fire. The fire sprinkler system in your home includes Viking VK457 residential concealed fire sprinklers.
Unfortunately, some VK457 fire sprinklers have activated without fire being present, causing water damage to homes and furnishings. Although the cause of the activations has not been determined in any court and remains in dispute, The Viking Corporation has agreed to replace the VK457 concealed sprinklers in your home at no cost to you. At no time will anyone attempt to sell you any additional services - this is strictly a program enacted to mitigate any possible future issues with your fire sprinkler system.
To get your fire sprinkler replacement scheduled, please contact us via our website at www.fireinc.net, or contact one of our Replacement Coordinators at 800-915-6472. Our coordinators will assist you in scheduling the replacement of your fire sprinklers and will be able to answer any questions you might have regarding the replacement.
Should you have any concerns over the validity of the program, please email Pulte customer service at socalservice@pulte.com.
Sincerely,
Fire Sprinkler Systems, Inc.
If natural disasters have a season – it appears to be NOW. We’ve all watched with breaking hearts the devastation of hurricane after hurricane, raging wildfires and recently, a powerful earthquake in Mexico.
Clearly, there is no controlling Mother Nature. What we can control is how we prepare.
At Sun City Shadow Hills, we are fortunate to have an Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee headed by SCSH resident Jeff Kirkpatrick. Jeff conducts regular Disaster Preparedness 101 classes open to all homeowners and is the director of the Emergency Operating Center, located behind the tennis courts at the Montecito Clubhouse. The classes are free and held at the Montecito Clubhouse.
From personal experience, this class is well worth your time. My husband and I are Mid-Westerners with limited exposure to earthquakes. We took the class within a week of moving to Sun City Shadow Hills and despite leaving mildly freaked out, we came away with a greater understanding of what we CAN DO to help ourselves in a disaster situation.
The class focuses on multi-hazard preparedness with an emphasis on earthquakes. The next Disaster Preparedness 101 class is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Space is limited. Please register at the Lifestyle desk.
Preparedness is an ongoing process. Here are three steps (pulled from the materials provided at the May 2017 class) to begin your personal disaster plan:
Emergency preparedness is something we all need to take seriously. Be sure to read Jeff’s monthly Preparedness column in The View magazine. There is also an Emergency Preparedness rack with flyers, pamphlets and other information at the Montecito Clubhouse Lifestyle Desk. We can’t predict or control a disaster, but we CAN prepare.
By Kris Downey, IAC member
The Golf Advisory Committee Needs YOUR Help
Great News! The Golf Course Upgrade and Improvements project is coming to an end. There will be some wonderful golf ahead this year on our fantastic North and South courses.
To go along with the fresh look, we’re also considering renaming the courses and we need your ideas. Shadow Hills Golf Club will remain the same. But we are looking to possibly replace the North and South names.
So, we are conducting a survey where our residents can submit their ideas for the new names!
All residents in good standing are eligible to submit names. If a resident’s name is ultimately chosen they will receive one FREE foursome of golf on the appropriate course.
If more than one resident suggests the chosen name, the one sending in the name first will receive the gift. A bucket of practice balls will be given to those who submitted the same name, but were late in submitting it.
The chosen names will be submitted to the Board for their final approval.
Let’s hear from you! Deadline for submissions is November 30, 2017.
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Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street September 25 - 29. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.
Closure Schedule
EB on-ramp day:
Monday through Friday, September 25 - 29, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WB loop on-ramp day:
Monday through Friday, September 25 - 29, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WB on-ramp day:
Monday through Friday, September 25 - 29, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.
Detour for closure of WB I-10 Loop On-ramp at Jefferson St.
Detour for closure of WB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.
Continue on Varner Rd. to Washington St. WB I-10 on-ramp.
As the new General Manager, my head is still spinning as I get to know so many new faces, activities, and your beautiful facilities. To those I have met so far, thank you for the warm welcome. I look forward to getting to know those who will be returning over the coming months.
This month I would like to focus on the need for partnerships within the context of the community homeowner’s association. Put another way, Sun City Shadow Hills is virtually a city of 6,500 residents and, like any city, we have an elected governing body. Rather than a City Council, though, we have a Board of Directors.
Just like a city, we also have professional and non-paid volunteers. Our volunteers consist of the many committee members and other volunteers who are community residents. Board and committee members come and go over the years, and the community is enhanced through their volunteerism.
However, running a virtual city is a complex process with a wide range of professional skills needed to oversee the long-term administration and maintenance of the grounds and buildings. Some of the services are handled through contracts with independent vendors. Other services are best handled through on-site, full- or part-time employees of the management agent.
Without exception, though, community leaders and committee members, outside vendors, and on-site employees are all partners whose sole purpose should be to provide the type of living experience the community desires. As with any partnership, from time to time there need to be adjustments to ensure we are all on the same page. And part of our review is to remember that you, the residents, are also partners with the various entities listed above. As I educate myself on your community, I will better understand what adjustments might benefit us all.
Please know that it is my goal to do my utmost best every day and be humble, teachable, and honest. I also hope to be a voice of reason, based upon my 30-plus years of professional experience. Achieving these goals is how I will define whether I am a good partner.
Positive and optimistic partnerships create a wonderful world to live in, while negative and destructive partnerships create just the opposite. If we can all partner together for the good of the community, isn’t that a good thing?
Kerry Leavitt
General Manager
As the first light breaks across the horizon, I am driving to northern California partly for work and partly for fun. I smile at watching the sun rise across the mountains and confirm I am living in a paradise called Shadow Hills. Hopefully, the work will be smooth, and the fun will match the beautiful scenery I am temporarily leaving. I already miss home, and I will be grateful when I return.
So much can change in so short a time, a time that some might consider tumultuous; but it is actually an opportunity for adjustment that will ultimately lead to balance. Life is a series of bumps in the road, but that is all they are, bumps; and we will survive to create a more productive future. These are times to cherish optimism because, in the end, I know all will be OK, and opportunity will lead to improvement. The light at the end of our tunnel is getting brighter, knowing we will improve each day with everyone’s help, and none of us is alone in this effort. With everyone’s help, it will be perfect.
An effort has led to a most useful addition, the formation of the new Maintenance/Services Advisory Committee, to help us maintain facilities and services for the future. With the suggestions of homeowners, this committee was formed to help advise the Board on maintenance and service issues; and it will help to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily. We are blessed with the ability to call on so many people who have so much knowledge because of life experience, that we can help each other for everyone’s benefit. There are 3,450 homes, consequently there is so much wisdom and experience to help ensure our future is productive and rewarding. John Peterson has agreed to chair this new committee, so please say thank you to John for all his volunteer help.
This committee will be looking for experienced people in every area possible from interior design, to decking, to electrical, to roofers, to plumbers, to engineers, and more, to help us with making intelligent and wise decisions in keeping these facilities a place in which we are proud to live. There isn’t a question that can’t be answered by the experience of our own homeowners, so all we need to do is be willing to reach out and help each other contribute to that future. As projects unfold, if you have experience which can help us attain a better outcome, please let John Peterson know, so we can all benefit from your knowledge. All of us will benefit, all of us will be grateful; and, with a little effort from each of us, our lives will be enriched each and every day.
We already know that many hands make for light work, and the outcome is always more perfect for everyone involved. Contact John, at johnandpatti89@gmail.com to learn more. To get involved, fill out an Advisory Committee Interest form at the HOA office.
This kind of productive interaction, will certainly lead to a better, brighter future. So, no matter how tumultuous it might appear, I assure you it is not; and I return home knowing that “It doesn’t get any better than this.”
Kim Fuller
President
When it comes to a California Stop there are two kinds of people - those who admit to an occasional California Stop and those who don’t. Notice the categories are not those who do and those who don’t. Not to offend the rare perfect driver - we are all guilty of a California Stop from time to time.
In case you don’t know, a California Stop is a rolling stop. It’s that “almost” stop that we sometimes do. At Sun City Shadow Hills, we take a California Stop seriously as evidenced by the $200 fine.
Speeding is also frowned upon. Drive over 35 mph on Sun City Blvd or 25 mph in the neighborhoods and expect a $200 fine.
Why are the fines so HIGH?
To get our attention. A fine of say $25 or $50 might make a person grumble but it’s not likely to change their behavior. Whereas a $200 fine hurts and when something hurts, it gets our attention.
And it works. A quick look at the Security Report shows a dramatic drop in FTS, failure to stop and speeding from 2015 to 2016. 2017 is tracking a bit less than 2016.
No doubt the elevated fines have resulted in fewer California Stops and less speeding in our community. The end result - we are all safer.
If you would like to look at the FTS and speeding stats, they are in the Residents Only section under Documents/Security Reports. A current list of the fines associated with various violations are listed under Residents Only/Association Documents/Fine Policy
By the Information Advisory Committee
We are a community of dog lovers. Many of us are wrapped around the paw of our four-legged best friend. Some of us even consider ourselves dog “parents.” It doesn’t matter if our “kid” is a 5-pound Maltese, a 25-pound Pug or 150-pound Bloodhound, in our eyes they’re about as cute as cute can be.
Here at Sun City Shadow Hills we have several options for keeping our best friends happy and active. There are two fenced off-leash Dog Parks. One park is located on the South side of the community off of Avenida Los Padres. The second is located in Phase 3 off Camino Lampazos. Each park provides a “big” dog area and a “little” dog area. Both parks provide waste removal bags. These are the ONLY areas in the community which allow dogs to be off leash.
In addition to walking the streets within the community, a favorite for many dog walkers is the duck pond area adjacent to the main gate. This area is scenic and provides a paved walkway around the three duck ponds. You and your pet get exercise while being entertained by the wildlife including Road Runners, Blue Herons, Egrets, rabbits and of course the ducks.
The good news about our community of dog lovers is the vast majority are conscientious poop scoopers. The bad news is the minority that aren’t make us all look bad. The few that aren’t - please reconsider.
As the weather gets nicer and the snowbirds return, we’re sure to welcome many more four-legged best friends into our community.
By the Information Advisory Committee
Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street September 18 - 22. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.
Closure Schedule
EB on-ramp day:
Monday through Friday, September 18 - 22, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EB off-ramp night:
Monday through Friday, September 18 - 22, 2017. 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM
WB loop on-ramp night:
Monday through Friday, September 18 - 22, 2017. 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM
WB on-ramp night:
Monday through Friday, September 18 - 22, 2017. 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.
Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.
Detour for closure of WB I-10 Loop On-ramp at Jefferson St.
Detour for closure of WB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.
Continue on Varner Rd. to Washington St. WB I-10 on-ramp.
Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street September 20 - 22. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.
Closure Schedule
Alternate 1
Night full closure of EB I-10.
Nights of Wednesday through Friday, September 20 - 22, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am
Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.
Nights of Wednesday through Friday, September 20 - 22, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am
Alternate 2
Night full closure of WB I-10.
Nights of Wednesday through Friday, September 20 - 22, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am
Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.
Nights of Wednesday through Friday, September 20 - 22, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am
Note: Only one alternative will be used each night.
Detour for full closure of EB I-10 at Jefferson St.
Detour for full closure of WB I-10 at Jefferson St.
Continue to Washington St. on-ramp.
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A red carpet is an open invitation. Come on in. Check it out. Generally a red carpet invitation is intentional. It’s something to be savored, something to be enjoyed.
That’s not always the case. In some cases a red carpet invitation is unintentional. For example an open garage door can be a red carpet invitation to a crime of opportunity. Passing by an open garage full of goodies can present an opportunity that - for some - is just too tempting to resist.
The same is true for an unlocked service door or an unlocked car parked in the driveway. It’s just too easy for some people to pass up.
Why open yourself up to an (often) unplanned crime of opportunity?
Let’s not unintentionally roll out the red carpet.
By the Information Advisory Committee
This week Bob interviews our new general manager Kerry Leavett. Kerry discusses his backround and shares his excitement in being in this new role.
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Ramp closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street September 11 - 15. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.
Closure Schedule
EB on-ramp day:
Monday through Friday, September 11 - 15, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EB on-ramp night:
Monday through Friday, September 11 - 15, 2017. 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM
EB off-ramp night:
Monday through Friday, September 11 - 15, 2017. 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM
WB off-ramp night:
Monday through Friday, September 11 - 15, 2017. 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM
WB on-ramp day:
Monday through Friday, September 11 - 15, 2017. 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WB on-ramp night:
Monday through Friday, September 11 - 15, 2017. 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Detour for closure of EB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.
Detour for closure of EB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.
Detour for closure of WB I-10 Off-ramp at Jefferson St.
Detour for closure of WB I-10 On-ramp at Jefferson St.
Continue on Varner Rd. to Washington St. WB I-10 on-ramp.
Lane closures will take place on I-10 at Jefferson Street September 11 - 15. The purpose of these closures is to continue bridge and roadway construction activities.
Closure Schedule
Alternate 1
Night full closure of EB I-10.
Nights of Monday through Friday, September 11 - 15, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am
Night alternating lane closure of WB I-10.
Nights of Monday through Friday, September 11 - 15, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am
Alternate 2
Night full closure of WB I-10.
Nights of Monday through Friday, September 11 - 15, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am
Night alternating lane closure of EB I-10.
Nights of Monday through Friday, September 11 - 15, 2017. 10:00pm - 6:00am
Note: Only one alternative will be used each night.
Detour for full closure of EB I-10 at Jefferson St.
Detour for full closure of WB I-10 at Jefferson St.
Continue to Washington St. on-ramp.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Montecito Clubhouse Ballroom
Photos by Connie King.
Monday, September 11th, 2017 marks the 16 year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 which crashed in suburban Pennsylvania. Patriot Day serves as a remembrance of the lives lost on that September morning.
The President directs that United States flags be flown at half-staff at individual American homes, at the White House, and on all U.S. government buildings and establishments, home and abroad from sunrise until sunset on September 11 of each year. The President also asks Americans to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 AM Eastern time, the time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center that morning.
| LOCATION | SCHEDULE |
|---|---|
| North Channel Park | Closes September 25 Reopens October 30 |
| Montecito Clubhouse Turf Areas | Closes September 25 Reopens October 30 |
| Avenida Los Padres Basin | Closes September 25 Reopens October 30 |
| Avenida Celaya Basin | Closes September 25 Reopens October 30 |
| Calle Santa Sofia Park | Closes September 25 Reopens October 30 |
| Phase 1 Dog Park | Closes September 25 Reopens November 6 |
| Santa Rosa Clubhouse Turf Areas | Closes October 16 Reopens November 20 |
| Shadows Restaurant Turf Areas | Closes October 16 Reopens November 20 |
| Camino Cantos Basin | Closes October 16 Reopens November 20 |
| Phase 3 Dog Park | Closes November 6 Reopens December 18 |
The Fall Color Changes Start October 16 and Completed by November 1
An exciting new advisory committee has just been formed here in SCSH and volunteers are needed!
The new Maintenance and Services Advisory Committee is looking for residents with a construction & or trade background who can offer their expertise for a few hours a month.
According to the Maintenance and Services Advisory Committee charter, the principle purpose of the Committee is to provide consulting services to SCSH regarding facility maintenance and facility remodel programs, excluding golf, landscaping, etc.
The primary duties of the committee will be to review, comment and assist in matters relating to the operation, maintenance and remodel of all HOA owned structures.
Further, the committee chairperson, John Petersen, envisions the committee being responsible for identifying the need for repair, replacement or addition of infrastructure equipment and facilities.
For those who are unable to commit to a permanent assignment, the committee also has a great need for trade people to assist with short term temporary projects such as HVAC, roofs, pools, pool equipment, pool decking, interior design, tennis court resurfacing and asphalt repair and resurfacing. These people will be kept on a list for the committee to contact when a project comes up in their area of expertise.
If this sounds like something that you would like to get involved in and have a background as a general contractor, electrician, plumber, roofer or any other pertinent trade, please fill out a Volunteer Application at the HOA or contact John Petersen at johnandpatti89@gmail.com.
Our sub-committee is looking for a full-time resident who has an interest in serving our community by joining us in helping to review submitted Home Improvement Applications and view completed projects.
We currently have a wonderful group of members and would like to add to that membership. We are looking for someone who has good verbal communication skills, is positive and will use sound judgment in interpreting the Design Rules.
We meet the first and third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 and depending on how many applications we receive from the residents, the meeting can generally last from 1 - 2½ hours.
Please stop by the HOA office to complete an Advisory Committee Interest Form if you would like to serve our community in this way.
Are you excited about your interior renovation project? Show us your home remodel. Everyone likes to see what wonderful changes have been made.
Want to share your improvement ideas with the other homeowners in our community? Have you upgraded materials, removed or added walls, added beams, changed flooring, lighting, upgraded your kitchen or master bathroom, done a partial or entire interior remodel? You choose what you want to share.
We can take photos of your interior renovations to feature in The View magazine while still maintaining your total privacy. You will remain anonymous, no names, addresses, street names, phase locations or cost will be printed. By sharing some of the interior upgrades that are possible, this can help to increase property values in our community.
We have seen some very creative interior improvements. We think this might be a way to add value to our resales.
We already have a couple of people who are interested. If you’d like to join in, email: creativetransformations@scshca.com and tell us about your upgrade and attach photos, if you have them.