Weekender January 15, 2016 SURFSIDE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 31402 H St. Ocean Park, WA 98640 360-665-4171 [email protected]Inside this issue: Travis Says 2 Maint. Building 3 Veterans Park flag 4 Office Closure/Budget report correction 5 Emergency Cache 6 Winterizing Tips 7 Add’l Winterizing tip 8 Emergency Manage- ment Movie Night 9 Jam Session 10 Architectural Com- mittee reminders 11 Green Bag Program 12 Box Tops 13 Reverse 911 14 Beach Clean Up 15 Word Search 16 Calendar 17 Surfside Events Peninsula Events Entertainment/News
On 01/07 I was dispatched to the 1200 block of 300th Pl. for a suspicious vehicle at a residence. The reporting party stated a dark colored truck with a ladder in the back pulled up to an abandoned residence and two males went inside. The males removed 4-5 plastic totes and then left. The residence was checked and I know it has been abandoned for some time. There were multiple other totes inside. I was unable to locate a phone number for the owner.
On 01/08 I was dispatched to the 2300 block of 301st for a suspicious circumstances call. I contacted the reporting party and she stated someone had knocked on her house at about 4 a.m. and was yelling and screaming.
On 01/10 I was dispatched to the 30500 block of Stackpole Rd. for a found animal. I contacted the reporting party and he had found a dog on his property. The dog was ex-tremely skinny and had issues walking. I called the Humane Society and had the manager meet me there to evaluate the dog. The dog was going to be taken to the veterinary clinic on 01/11 to be checked out.
On 1/11 I was dispatched to the 2200 block of 304th for a burglary call. The victim stated someone had broken in to his house and stolen $300 cash, a speaker, a machete and a BB gun. The reporting party gave me the name of a possible suspect.
Return this form to the Surfside Business office at 31402 H Street, Ocean Park, WA 98640
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More Great Winterizing Tips from Member Alison Irwin
The tip to use RV antifreeze should come with some warnings. Being an RV owner, I can tell you that not all RV antifreeze is the same:
1. Ethanol based RV antifreeze has alcohol in it and can be flammable near pilot flames & cigarettes. However it is generally considered non-toxic in small amounts.
2. Some RV antifreezes may contain ethylene glycol that is extremely toxic and can kill pets. Probably not a good idea to dump down your toilet if you have a large dog that could head into the house and try to drink from the toilet. Even a teaspoon can kill.
3. Many RV antifreezes contain rust & corrosion inhibitors. If it says that on the label, you have no idea what those ingredients are & they could be toxic to pets. If you have pets that might drink out of the toilet you might want to look for labels that say Pet Friendly.
4. Propylene Glycol is generally considered non-toxic in small quantities and is probably the safest type to use.
5. The amount of RV antifreeze you put in your sink pipes is probably not much, but the amount in a toilet would be a larger amount. Some studies show that antifreeze in a septic can kill off bacteria. If you use it in a toilet it would be wise to not flush it down when you return home. Instead ladle it out with a paper cup, put back in bottle & take to recycling station or save it to reuse next winter.
6. Read the labels, many RV antifreezes are mixtures/blends of different types of chemicals. If you have pets or concerns about putting antifreeze in your septic do your research and choose carefully.
I am by no means an antifreeze expert, but I do own an RV and know that you have to be very careful about what to use. I would hate to see someone's pet die or their septic messed up from some of these RV antifreezes.
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The Emergency Management Committee will be hav-
ing a special showing of “Unprepared” on January
26th 2016 at 1 p.m. at the business office in the board
room.
OPB's 'Unprepared' looks at whether Oregon's ready for a
'megaquake' (we're not)
As if Portlanders and Oregon Coastal residents weren't already freaked out by the pro-
spect of "the really big one," Thursday's "Oregon Field Guide" adds fuel to our freak-out
fire.
In "Unprepared," a one-hour documentary produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting's
Ed Jahn, experts discuss the likelihood of an earthquake happening in Western Oregon,
and how what we need to do to be ready.
And just in case we're tempted to procrastinate, "Unprepared" reminds us that the Cas-
cadia subduction zone is, according to scientists who study it, overdue for a major
earthquake, and the tsunami that would likely follow.
Earthquakes have been at the forefront of many Oregonians' and Washingtonian minds
in the wake of the July New Yorker article titled "The Really Big One," with its anxiety-
inducing thesis: "An earthquake will destroy a sizable portion of the coastal Northwest.
The question is when?"
"Unprepared" features interviews with some of Oregon's earthquake experts, including
Oregon State University professor, Chris Goldfinger. We also see Goldfinger and others
on a research trip to Japan, gathering information about that country's preparation for,
and recovery from, massive earthquakes and tsunamis.
Jahn also examines weak links in Oregon's preparations, including schools that haven't
been upgraded, fuel tanks situated on soil that could turn to "pudding" in a quake, and
the necessity of locating hospitals in Oregon coastal cities on ground high enough not
to be in tsunami danger zones.
Source:-- Kristi Turnquist - The Oregonian/Oregon Live
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Architectural Committee
Just a reminder if you are planning on installing a fence
or a shed, a garage or a house or even doing a little
remodeling all building plans must be
submitted to the Architectural Committee prior to any
construction.
The committee usually meets weekly on Tuesdays at 9 a.m., dependent upon if
there’s anything on the agenda. All applicants are encouraged to attend the
meeting (if possible) to answer any questions that may arise.
The building packets are on our website at
http://www.surfsideonline.org/payment-form/
or you can pick one up from the business office.
Two (2) sets of plans must be submitted to the committee. Once approved, you
will get a copy of the plans that have been stamped so you can take to the county
for their approval.
For more detailed information on the Architectural Committee duties and guide-
lines you can find them on our website www.surfsideonline.org, or call the
Have you ever wondered how you can help make a difference is someone’s life? Are you looking for ways to give back to your
community? All it takes is just 3 easy steps!
“A SIMPLE GESTURE” Is an ongoing Food Bank Program here in Ocean Park...AND IT IS JUST THAT….SIMPLE!
A SIMPLE GESTURE PROVIDES YOU WITH A “DESIGNER” BAG TO STORE YOUR ITEMS IN.
THEN WHILE SHOPPING PICK UP AN EXTRA FOOD ITEM OR TWO. JUST FILL YOUR BAG WITH THE EXTRA FOOD ITEMS AND LEAVE IT
ON YOUR FRONT PORCH. THE BAGS ARE PICKED UP THE SECOND SATURDAY OF ALTERNATING MONTHS.
THAT’S IT! Such a very simple gesture that will make someone’s day!!
There are many ways to lend a helping hand! You can offer your time, make a donation, gather food items OR you can do all three!! The feeling of helping someone in need is like no other!!
FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN CALL - LARRY AMUNDSON at 665-2779 or THE OCEAN PARK FOOD BANK at 665-6567
DARE TO REACH OUT YOUR HAND INTO THE DARKNESS, TO PULL ANOTHER HAND INTO THE LIGHT ~ AMRIT DESAI
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Box Tops for Education
Box Tops for Education® is one of the nation’s largest school earnings loyalty programs and has
been helping schools succeed since 1996. With over 250 participating products, it’s an easy way
for schools to earn cash for the things they need. Each Box Tops coupon is worth 10¢ and they
add up fast! Schools can use their Box Tops cash to buy whatever they need most, from books to
field trips to playgrounds.
Currently, the Community Relations Committee has been sorting,
trimming and delivering them to Ocean Park Elementary School.
We have two convenient drop-off sites for this ongoing project:
The Surfside Office and the Black Mail Box at the Recycler shed, or
mail yours to the Surfside office at 31402 H Street, Ocean Park, WA
98640.
The OP students and their teachers thank you!
Food4kids Backpacks
A Community organization sponsored by the Ocean Park United Methodist Church (UMC), Il-
waco-Long Beach Kiwanis Club, Peninsula Church of Christ, Ocean Park Elementary School and
donations from individuals.
OP Elementary began the Backpack program in January, 2011. To participate, a student's fam-
ily or guardian must contact the Ocean Park school principal to learn if they qualify. Each Fri-
day afternoon participating children receive a backpack of healthy food and snacks. Every
Monday the child returns the empty backpack to school to be restocked with food for the
following Friday.
How can we help?
Backpacks needs volunteers to pack and deliver backpacks on a weekly basis - Thursdays at
11:00 a.m. at the Ocean Park Methodist Church.
To send financial donations, or for more information contact:
John Epler
PO Box 326, Ocean Park, WA 98640
360-665-4177
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Pacific County Emergency Notification System
Effective September 1, 2013, Pacific County transitioned to a new emergency notification system. The new system has the ability to contact you regarding via home phone, cellular phone, text message, email, and/or TDD. This system may be used by emergency response personnel to notify specific homes and businesses at risk with infor-mation about a disaster or emergency event. You will only be called when the associated address will be impacted by the event.
If you registered your cellular or VoIP phone number prior to Sep-
tember 1, 2013, you are encouraged to re-register and landline users
are encouraged to update their information. The new system can be
personalized based on your needs and the type of notifications you
wish to receive.
Follow the link below to add your cell phone number to the
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