THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Hello Paradise!

First and foremost, I would again like to thank Joe Pallozzi for his dedicated leadership over the past two years.

Second, I want to remind you that the Paradise Community Association continues to welcome all interested neighbors to become members. Simply complete the application and either bring it to our next meeting or mail it to us. Our association is only as strong as the strength in our numbers, so please consider joining.

As old man winter gets closer and closer, it is time to think about some basic winterization projects:

caulk around windows, insulate your attic, replace any old and drafty windows, replace your furnace filter, cover your outside A/C unit and check your car’s battery and coolant level.

If you attended our last meeting, you were made aware of some the criminal activities that recently occurred in or near our neighborhood. Please remember to turn your front and back porch lights on at night, lock your car every time you leave it and NEVER open your door to anyone you do not know. Also, please report any suspicious activities as well as any criminal activities to the police as soon as you observe them.

Again, anyone interested in a community watch can contact me at the above number.

Please take a moment to ask your next door neighbor if they are interested in joining PCA…there is strength in numbers.

From my family to yours, have a happy and safe holiday season.

- Stuart Merenbloom

Local Business Coupons

Starting with this issue, we will feature a coupon for one of our business members. Let’s show our support by using these coupons and shop locally.

Paradise Community Association Bonus Coupon:
Lucy’s Paradise Cafe
This coupon can be redeemed for 10% off of any purchase of $5 or more. Please print & present this coupon before ordering. Coupon expires 12/19/11

New PCA Officers and Board Elected

The following members have been elected to serve as PCA

Officers for the 2011-2012 terms:

 

Stuart Merenbloom………………………………………President

Joe Pallozzi………………………………………….Vice President

Jean Schnurr………………………………………………Secretary

Paul Rafferty………………………………………………Treasure

 

Our new Board members are: David Sinclair, Carol High, Laura Henry, Pat Pallozzi, Judy Boitz, Dot Blair, Bette Taube, Mary Claire Jeske, Alyssa King and Lila Merenbloom.

Thank You to …

A thank you goes out to the following for their help at last month’s community clean-up: Mary Roney, Mary Claire Jeske, Bill Geary, Bud Hampton, Joe and Pat Pallozzi and Stuart Merenbloom. Besides helping clean up our neighborhood, this activity helped increase PCA’s membership as we signed up some new members during the clean-up.

Be a Good Neighbor

Please remember to “look in” on your elderly neighbors to make sure they are alright. Also remember to shovel your sidewalks within 24 hours after a snow fall.

Let’s Take a Bite Out of Crime

We have all heard about the recent criminal activities that have taken place near our neighborhoods. Things stolen, break- ins and muggings could happen to any of us. Many communities have started Citizens on Patrol programs that can help reduce criminal activity. Once again, PCA is asking for a few volunteers to patrol our neighborhoods and report any suspicious activities to the police.

Anyone that can volunteer a few hours a week can contact Stuart Merenbloom at smerenbloom@verizon.net.

Let’s take a few simple common sense steps that could prevent a crime against us: turn your front and back porch lights on at night, make sure your car is locked every time you get out, keep all valuables out of sight- in your trunk, make sure your doors are locked whenever you leave home, never open your door to a stranger, ask for identification should someone seek entry into your home claiming to be a utility worker or officer, if you have a home security system-use it (many of us have one but forget to activate it when we leave home and NEVER give anyone your security code.

Paradise’s Cooking Corner

            The Oasis will feature a seasonal recipe submitted by our readers for all of our neighbors to try and enjoy. In keeping with this holiday season, we offer this quick, easy and tasty holiday stuffing recipe: one loaf of any stuffing bread, a bag of ready to eat chestnuts, one medium sized onion, a stalk of celery and a large container of chicken broth. Mince the veggies, fry them in a little olive oil, cube the bread and place in a large bowl, add the veggies and broth to the bread, stir mixture, place in a greased baking pan, bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes and enjoy. Submit your recipes to the Oasis at smerenbloom@verizon.net.

Calling All Gardeners

    Anyone interested in putting together an informal group of volunteer gardeners to help beautify our community? The idea is to start a plant stock bank of sorts and use the stock in common areas such as the short trail line that cuts through our neighborhood to begin with. There are many other possibilities as well.  The Catonsville post office may be another. Let’s put our heads and hands together and see what we can come up with. At the very least, it will be nice to think about gardening as the days get shorter and colder! Any interested gardeners can contact Stuart Merenbloom at smerenbloom@verizon.net.