Weekender March 3, 2017

SURFSIDE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

31402 H St. Ocean Park, WA 98640

360-665-4171 office@surfsideonline.org

Inside this issue:

Travis Says 2

Noxious Weeds 3

Green Bag Program 4

Water Main Breaks 5

Water Main Breaks 6

Spaghetti Feed—OP Food Bank

7

Leashing your Dog 8

Clothing Exchange Party 9

Golf Tournament Info 10

Living with Wildlife Series– Moles

11

Tax help/Chips 12

RV/Water Safety at Beach

13

Architectural Committee 14

Quilt Show 15

Word Search 16

Calendar 17

Surfside Events

Peninsula Events

Entertainment/News

A Community Relations Committee Announcement

Tuesday, March 7, at 1:00 p.m. in the Surfside Community meeting room, a Red Cross representative will eval-uate and discuss how best to use the community meeting room in various types of emergency.

The Emergency Management Committee has arranged for this speaker. All Surfside members are invited to attend the presentation (which will take approximately 45 minutes) as well as the monthly Community Relations meeting immediately afterwards!

Travis Says,

SURFSIDE DEPUTY REPORT

DEPUTY T. OSTGAARD

FEBRUARY 23rd – MARCH 1st, 2017

On 02/23 I contacted a homeowner in the 30300 block of G St. about a malicious mischief complaint. The reporting party stated that they were last here in October, 2016 and when they arrived this week they observed that about 12 posts on their front porch had been broken out. They also found their no trespassing sign down. There was no other damage to the residence or property and no suspect at this time.

On 02/23 I was dispatched to the 32200 block of I St. for a car vs. deer accident. The reporting party stated that there was no damage to her car and the deer was still alive. By the time of arrival, the deer was deceased. The carcass was removed by Gil.

On 02/25 I located and arrested the suspect from last week’s burglary. I booked the suspect in the jail for residential burglary, burglary in the 2nd degree, theft in the 2nd degree and trafficking stolen property in the 1st degree.

On 02/25 there was a silent panic alarm in the 35200 block of F Pl. Before arrival, the homeowner called in and stated it was a false alarm.

On 02/25 I was dispatched to the 32700 block of H St. for a welfare check. I was able to contact the person by phone and he was fine.

On 02/25 there was a report of a truck driving around and shining a light in to houses in the area of the 30300 block of W St. The vehicle was gone from the area before arrival.

On 02/27 the business office was advised of a tree on a house in the 1500 block of 322nd Pl. I checked the house, which has been vacant for years, and found a tree had fallen down and part of the tree was on the roof of the residence. The roof did not look damaged. I attempted to contact the owner, but his number was disconnected. There was also a tree that had fallen across the neighbor’s driveway and I attempted to contact the owner of that property, but got no answer.

Traffic warnings: 3—Citation: 3—Traffic accident: 1—Welfare check: 1—Suspicious circumstances: 2—Malicious mischief: 1—Alarm: 1

SLOW DOWN!!

25 mph in all Surfside areas other than I Street North of the mini-mall!

Emergency? CALL 911!!!! For non-emergency calls , call the Sheriff’s office at 360-642-9397. If it’s

Travis you need to speak with leave a message at the business office and he’ll return your call.

The office personnel are not dispatchers.

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Green Bag Program

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 ALTER-NATING 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 do-nation, 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 ~THE OCEAN PARK FOOD BANK at 665-6567.

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Water Main Breaks of February 25—28th, 2017

4 of 7 main breaks

315th

320th & K PL

Water testing samples results were received today, 3/2/17 and was determined that

there was no contamination! We’ll be receiving more results tomorrow, 3/3/17!

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WATER MAIN BREAKS

2/25/17—2/28/17 ~ 4 of 7 main breaks

335th & I St

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Just a reminder ….

All dogs are required to be on leash in Surfside if they are not in

your home or in a fenced yard.

There are many reasons to keep them leashed, not only for their

safety but for those around them.

Leashed dogs are less likely to be hit by a car. Even well trained dogs can find them-

selves in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Leashed dogs can not be stolen. Dogs are stolen for all kinds of disgusting reasons,

abuse, puppy mills, research and used as bait dogs.

Leashed dogs are easier to keep an eye on if they make a mess. Regardless if the dog

is loose or not you are responsible for cleaning up after them.

Leashed dogs can’t get lost! It’s the best way to keep them safe and avoid tragedy.

Leashing your dog lessens the possibility of a fight. Just because your dog is friendly

doesn't mean other dogs they encounter are.

A leashed dog lessens the chance that they will eat something poisonous.

Leashed dogs won’t be a pest to other people. Not everyone is a dog person. It is po-

lite to keep your dog out of the neighbors yards and not let them run up and greet every-

one they see.

Leashed dogs won’t be the cause of an accident. Even if your dog doesn't get hit by

the car, a car swerving to miss your dog may get into an accident.

Leashed dogs lessen the chance of a bite. All dogs have the possibility of biting.

Leashing your dog prevents wildlife attacks. Keeping them beside you greatly reduc-

es that chance.

Leashed dogs are less likely to get into danger. A city dog may not be used to the

“great outdoors”. They could encounter strong currents, loose rocks on a cliff or hunting

traps.

Leashed dogs can’t damage property. You can be held liable if your dog damages

someone elses property in any way. Dogs can cause all kinds of trouble in someone elses

yard before you track them down.

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Living With Wildlife—A continuing series on local wildlife

Facts about Moles

Practicing Tolerance Before trying to control moles, be sure that they are truly a problem. If the individual mole is not really a problem, consider it an asset. To remove the visible presence of the mole's little-understood lifestyle, try the following: Molehills: Remove them as they appear or before mowing by shoveling up the earth, scooping up the earth with your hands, or spreading it in place with a rake. Grass seed can be spread over large bare areas throughout the rainy months. Surface ridges: Flatten these ridges with your foot. Run depressions: Bring in sand or screened dirt to fill the depressions, and then reseed. Passive acceptance: The subterranean life your wild neighbor leads beneath your feet is there for your un-derstanding and enjoyment if you so choose. To render mole activity less obvious, try adopting a more naturalistic landscape style and let the lawn grow up to hide mole activity. Cut grass with a weed-whacker to the desired height as required for a semi-tidy look. You can take advantage of the soil preparation done by moles by planting shrubs and other plant ma-terial directly into mole mounds. This process eventually transforms the lawn area into a wildlife-friendly landscape setting where mole activity goes unnoticed. Scare tactics: Although numerous devices are commercially available to use to frighten moles (vibrating stakes, ultrasonic devices, pinwheels, etc.), moles do not frighten easily. This is probably because of their repeated exposure to noise and vibrations from sprinklers, people moving about, and lawnmowers and oth-er power equipment. Consequently, frightening devices have not proven to be effective in Washington. Note: Be skeptical of commercial products and claims, and make sure the manufacturer offers a money-back guarantee if the product proves ineffective. Food reduction: It is often suggested that if you eliminate grubs from an area you will get rid of moles. Grubs, however, make up only a portion of the mole's diet. During dry periods, moles are known to frequent well-irrigated lawns just for moisture. Thus, moles often are present even in grub-free yards. If all the earth-worms, grubs, and other soil animals in a lawn are eliminated by repeated insecticide application, moles may be forced to seek other areas. The use of soil insecticides is an expensive approach with no immediate reduction of damage and little like-lihood of long-term control. In the process, soil insecticides may poison the groundwater, kill beneficial soil invertebrates, and damage songbirds and other desirable wildlife. Barriers: Constructing an underground barrier to keep moles from tunneling into an area can be labor-intensive and costly; however, it is recommended for exceptional situations. See "Preventing Conflicts" in the handout on Pocket Gophers for information and designs. Natural control: A long-term way to help prevent conflicts with moles is natural control. Predators—including snakes, dogs, and coyotes—kill moles. In addition, attracting barn owls and other raptors, which prey on juvenile moles when they disperse, may help control a mole population, particularly in rural areas. Predators alone won't always keep mole populations below the levels that cause conflicts in gardens and landscaped areas. However, when combined with other control techniques, including practicing tolerance, natural control can contribute to overall control

Source: Dept. Fish & Wildlife

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CHIPPING SITE AT 350th AND G ST.

STILL HAS CHIPS AVAILABLE!

The field service crew will be spreading

them soon so come and pick some up today!

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Did you know?

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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 them to the county

for their approval.

For more detailed information on the Architectural Committee duties and guidelines

you can find them on our website www.surfsideonline.org, or call the business office

360-665-4171 with any questions.

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