Maintenance Committee – Dolphin Statue

As Paul Harvey would say on his nightly broadcast, “and now for the rest of the story.” In 1996 a Men's Club Dolphin Committee composed of Don Ellis, Rick Foth and Jerry Pearl started a fund raising campaign to replace the topiary dolphins at the entrance of Mariner Drive. Frank Turner, a local artist, volunteered his considerable skills to … [Read more...]

Landscape Committee – Summer at the Bluff

Summer at the Bluff: We are so fortunate to have the beautiful stretch of grass, plus the ocean at our disposal. The important point is not to abuse it. Put your trash in the bins and don't let the kids play in the bushes near the wall. The shrubbery on the right is not for hide-n-seek, so alert them not to use it. There is plenty of room on the … [Read more...]

Emergency Preparedness Committee – Fire Safety

Kitchen Fires—Keep an Eye on what you Fry: It would be such an easy fix if all cooking fires were prevented by someone being in the room—staying in the kitchen and watching your cooking surfaces significantly reduces kitchen fires. As with anything, there are other ways to make certain a kitchen is safe for cooking and entertaining events: ■■ … [Read more...]

Website – Send in Your Photos!

Photos: Summer is just around the corner and the Recreation Committee has some wonderful events planned for all of us. Not the least of which is the sparkling July 4 celebration! We know many of you will take pictures of these good times. The NSCA photo gallery needs updating. Please consider sharing your photos on the Website by forwarding copies … [Read more...]

Maintenance Committee – Completed Projects

Completed Projects: Several maintenance projects have been completed in the past few weeks: Sidewalk safety has been improved with the grinding of 133 locations and cement repair at seven locations. Safety and appearance of the stairway from Niguel Shores Drive to Abalone has been improved with the installation of new low voltage light fixtures. … [Read more...]

Landscape Committee – Summer Season

Transition: As we move into the usually dry and sometimes hot months of June through September, it is a good time to learn more about the seasonal transition of the turf and grass that we have here in Niguel Shores. Types of Turf: Although there are hundreds of different types of grasses, there are only two major types of turf: warm season turf … [Read more...]

Emergency Preparedness – Pet Safety

Are you a pet owner? If so, any emergency plan should include your pets! The best way to prepare for any emergency or disaster is to have a plan. This plan needs to include any type of pet in your home; dogs, cats, birds, hamsters and maybe even reptiles. So you may be asking... How Can I be Prepared? One of the first steps in preparation is to … [Read more...]

Sea Terrace II Homeowners

Be sure to review the below notice from the Sea Terrace II Sub Association regarding this years painting project.   Notice regarding Sea Terrace II Painting Project … [Read more...]

Maintenance Committee – Facility Management

A Maintenance responsibility that does not have a lot of visibility but yet consumes considerable man hours and is vital to the ongoing operation of the community’s facilities is agency compliance. Maintenance will assist Orange County Health Care Agency inspectors to check our swimming pool and spa for water chemistry, filtration and code … [Read more...]

Emergency Preparedness Committee: Auto Preparedness

Auto Preparedness. You might be caught in your car when a disaster strikes or your car may be your only hope to reach safety. You might be stranded for hours, even days, without access to any significant help. Always have some comfort and basic emergency supplies stowed away and check them intermittently. Make sure they are portable in case you … [Read more...]