Dollar Point Association (DPA)
Member Activities
[ New Gate Card System — Notes from the Fire Dept. — Dollar Point Bears and You ]
[ Summer Activities ]
New Gate Card System for Dollar Point
by Aidan Miles, Winter 2007
We would like to remind everyone that their gate cards will not be reissued in 2008. Instead, the cards you already have will remain active unless you fail to pay your dues by the March deadline, at which time they will be deactivated.
AT&T High Speed Internet
by Lud Spolyar, Winter 2007
By now most of you are aware that AT&T has installed DSL for Dollar Point. This is a long awaited service and amenity for our members.
Many of our members have supported this effort by writing letters, making phone calls and being actively involved. Our special thanks to them.
If you are intrested in subscribing or upgrading your DSL, call AT&T at 1-877-827-5288 (Reference Code: SV8641) or go on-line at www.att.net for more information. If you need technical support call 1-877-722-3755.
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Notes from the Fire Department
- Can firefighters find your house?
- Can paramedics find your house?
- Can the sheriff find your house?
Don't play Hide and Seek with your emergency services! Help us find you quickly by following these important tips.
- Your house numbers should be clearly visible from the street. Make sure bushes, vehicles, or other things don't block your house numbers. Reflective numbers are best.
- Your house numbers should be in a contrasting color to your house, at least 3 inches high.
- If your house is secluded, mark your address clearly at the head of the driveway.
- Make sure all family members know how to call 911.
Two large fires have recently been caused by improper disposal of ashes from wood stoves. Hot ashes unwittingly placed in trash receptacles have been known to ignite.
Live embers can survive for days when covered with ashes. The ashes remove enough oxygen so the fuel will not flame up and instead it burns very slowly. Even though the fire appears to be out, it can still be active. When you clean out your wood stove or fireplace, place the ashes in a metal can with a tight-fitting lid. The lid does not have to be air tight, just tight enough so the ashes won't spill if the can is overturned accidentally. Place the can on a non-combustible surface and wait 5-7 days before emptying it. If you clean out your firebox once a week, leave the old ashes in the can until the next time you clean out your firebox. This way you will be assured the ashes are cold. Never place your ashes in a box or a paper or plastic bag when you take them out of the firebox. Never place them in you trashcan until they have had 5-7 days to cool off. Ash cans can be purchased at the local hardware store.
Please save the FIRESCAPING CHECKLIST and use it for yearly cleanup on your property.
What do you do if you come face to face with a bear?
Rest assured if you live in Dollar Point, and come face to face with a bear, it is NOT a Grizzly! If you do encounter a bear, remember the following:
- Do not get between a mother and her cub. If you do, slowly move out of the way.
- Always give bears time and space to avoid you. Wait off to the side of a trail if you see a bear crossing ahead of you.
- Never run away from a bear as this may trigger an instinct to chase. Stand tall and slowly back away.
Bears will sometimes 'bluff charge' or 'huff & blow' in an attempt to drive you away. Black bears will climb trees when frightened and will not climb down if humans or dogs are present. Loud noises made by radios, whistles or pots and pans banged together can scare away bears.
Although it is VERY RARE,
if attacked by a black bear, FIGHT BACK!
Be AWARE and PREPARED read more at DOLLAR POINT BEAR ALERT!
SUMMER 2007 ACTIVITIES
Pick up your monthly calendar at the pool!
Pool Opens Memorial Day Weekend, weather permitting!
Once again, DPA is providing summer social and recreational activities for residents and guests of all ages. We hope you’ll have the opportunity to participate in some of the scheduled events. It’s going to be a great summer!
- BOCCE & SHUFFLEBOARD:
- Dollar Point is adding Bocce and Shuffleboard Courts to the back lot of the pool area. These will provide more recreation opportunities beyond swimming and tennis at the facility. The courts will be available during the normal pool operating hours. Equipment will be available for checkout at the Dollar Point Pool office. And don't forget, there are horseshoe pits located at the south end of the upper tennis courts!
- FAMILY BBQs:
- Three Wednesday night BBQs are scheduled for June 20th, July 18th, and August 15th. This is a popular activity for families and their friends. Please bring a dish to share, your own beverages, and personal utensils. We light the charcoals at 5:45 pm; burgers and dogs are provided. Meet your neighbors, swim, play bocce ball, volleyball, or just sit back and relax. Don’t forget to bring marshmallows for toasting some after dinner treats!
- MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES ON THE GREEN:
- Beginning on Monday, July 9th running thru Monday, August 6th, we will be showing movies on the grassy area by the pool. Please bring low back chairs, a blanket, and enough warm clothes (it gets quite chilly at night). Come at dusk, as we start the movie as soon as it’s dark enough. Donations are accepted to help pay for the lifeguard while we use the park area. Titles of upcoming movies will be posted in the pool area during July.
- STAR GAZING AT THE BEACH:
- Wednesdays, June 20th, July 18th, and August 15th, Astronomer Ken Seymour will bring his telescope down to the beach, and will be on hand to explain what we’re seeing in the dark sky. Please bring a small flashlight, binoculars, a lightweight chair, and warm clothes. For safety reasons, no one will be allowed on the pier.
- ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR KIDS:
- Beginning Monday, June 25th from 2-4 pm, your little ones are invited to join us for projects at the park area. Please sign up at the pool. Check out the schedule for upcoming projects!
- FRIDAY BBQs AT THE POOL:
- Once again, we invite the kids to join us for food and games at the pool from 12-2 pm, beginning Friday, June 22nd running thru Friday, August 31st. There will be a small charge for food and beverages.
- T-SHIRT REMINDER:
- T-Shirts and polo shirts with the Dollar Point Association logo will be available for purchase at the pool.
- SWIMMING POOL: see schedule
- Beginning on Saturday, May 26th, the pool will be open daily from 7:30 am-7:00 pm. You can sign up for swimming clinics at the pool. Private lessons will be offered daily, every half hour from 9:30-11:00 am.Swim Camp Sessions will be offered for the following dates (sign up at the pool):
- June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, August 6-10, August 13-17, August 20-24.AQUACISE:Sign up at the pool for M-W-F classes beginning June 18th from 8:30-9:15 am.
- TENNIS: see schedule
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