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News

DECEMBER 2011

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 

Upcoming

Social Events

President’s Post

Golf League News

Toys 4 Tots

Tis’ The season

Wine Club

Caramel Corn

Recipe

Club manager message

NP90 Fitness Challenge

Holiday Shopping

safety Tips

Paladin Security Report

Calendar of Events

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The Club at Natomas Park is a private, closed membership facility for the sole use and

benefit of the property owners within the

Natomas Park Master Association and their guests.

Holiday Open House December 10th | 7:00 pm

Celebrate the season with good friends and good cheer!

Pictures with Santa December 3 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Pictures will be posted on Natomas Park’s website.

Social Events

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THE CLUB AT NATOMAS PARK

2101 Club Center Dr. Sacramento, CA 95835 Phone: (916) 928-6833

Fax: (916) 928-6834 Email: theclub@natomaspark.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday

5:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday/Sunday

7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Club Manager: Bo Banks

Assistant Club Manager/ Events Coordinator:

Jo Ward

Office Administrator/ Member Services

Megan Evans

Kids Zone Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 4:00 - 8:30 pm

Saturday/Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kocal Management Group, Inc.

Accounting/Escrow Issues PO Box 1459

Folsom, CA 95763 Phone: (916) 985-3633 Fax: (916) 985-3744

Email: accounting@kocal.com

Natomas Park Master Association

PO Box 348677 Sacramento, CA 95834 Phone: (916) 925-9200

Fax: (916) 925-1990 4600 Northgate Blvd., Suite 135 Email: admin@natomaspark.org

Paladin Private Security (916) 331-3175

NPMA Website www.natomaspark.com

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This Month’s

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Family Bingo December 2 The fun begins at 6:30 pm. Prizes awarded to winners!

Cash Bingo December 16 Time: 6:30 pm Fee: $1.00 per game MUST BE 18 OR OVER! Playing for cash prizes. This is a progressive game; the more you play, the more you win! Seating is limited.

Natomas Park MOMS Club

A community of MOMS who support each other as we

navigate the joys and trials of motherhood!

Our activities include: • Playgroups • MOMS Night Out • Book Club • Babysitting Co-op • Service Projects

Email us at

sacnpmomsclub@yahoo.com or visit our website:

http://sites.google.com/site/natomasparkmomsclub

Friday evenings 5:00 - 9:00 pm

A fantastic way to meet new friends and catch up with old ones!

Café will be open with limited menu items for your enjoyment. Live music will resume in May 2012.

ATTENTION LAP POOL USERS! The Lap Pool will be heated on a month‐to‐month basis this winter.  

Attendance will be tracked and reported monthly to the Board of Directors. There will be a sign‐in form at the front desk for lap pool users.  

Cabana Cafe

Look for more information next issue on these upcoming events:

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Cash Bingo January 20

Wine Dinner January 21

Family Bingo January 6

Blood Drive January 30

Member Holiday Open House December 10 Time: 7:00 pm Complimentary champagne and hors d’eouvres served. Alma De La Vina Winery will be offering “Free” wine tasting. This is a members only event.

Holiday Closure Reminder!!

The Club at Natomas Park will close at 3:00 pm on December 24 and December 31 and will be closed all day for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

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NPMA

Board of Directors

Chuck Cunningham PRESIDENT

Tristan Godt VICE PRESIDENT

Kris Escarda SECRETARY

Jim LaBella CFO

Charles Gray DIRECTOR District Delegates

Jack McNally DISTRICT A

Edward Lewis DISTRICT B

Bill Fassnacht DISTRICT C

Craig Gross DISTRICT D

Carolyn Hadin DISTRICT E Committees

Paul Noreen ARCHITECTURAL

Jay Radke FINANCE

Beth Mahony PARKS & SCHOOLS

Richard Hack PLANNING

Maria Solis TRAFFIC & SAFETY Advisory Groups

Bo Banks CLUB MANAGER

Jo Ward ASST. CLUB MANAGER/ EVENT COORDINATOR Community Management

Greg Vorster GENERAL MANAGER

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 President’s Post

Natomas Park News

Dear Members,

Another year is about to come to a close and we’re looking forward to the New Year and the prospect of continuing to make the Club “the place” to come for functions, events and a comfortable place to exercise and relax.

Many homeowners have been asking about the status of the Phase 2 effort. We are in the planning stage addressing what we want to do with the Club and when we can start the expansion and improvements. Much of the schedule is based on when FEMA requirements will allow us to start construction. There has been some discussion in making the area above the existing aerobics room two stories, housing a basketball court along with upstairs office space that could accommodate management. As I have mentioned in previous postings, the key issue is parking; we will need to get a waiver from the city for parking. If the building stays one-story, we will need a waiver for approximately 30 spaces and if we go to two stories, we will need to get a waiver for approximately 100 spaces. The Ad Hoc committee will be meeting in an open session to discuss the next level of details for the Phase 2 Master Plan.

In an attempt to address the issue regarding parking at this time, a suggestion has been made to provide some kind of incentive for riding your bike to the Club. This suggestion would include tracking the number of times an individual rides their bike (maybe by punching a card) and after so many times (card hole punches), provide a reward for their achievement.

Have you considered exclusive use of our new café called “The Cove”? For the winter months (November – April), the Cove is now available for rent. The rent includes the Cove’s bar area (with a 48” TV), the patio area next to the Cove, and use of the new fire pit. The cost will be $150.00 plus bartender cost. The area handles up to 40 people and requires a deposit of $300. Contact the Club at (916) 928-6833 to make a reservation.

On December 3rd from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, the Club will be having pictures with Santa. We will be posting the pictures on our website (www.NatomasPark.com) or you can request a copy at the Club from Management. There will be candy canes for the kids and we will also be serving refreshments and punch. There is no age limit as long as Santa can hold you on his lap. If it becomes anything like what our Halloween Party was, I would suggest coming early before Santa’s HO-HO-HO becomes ho-ho-ho.

On December 10th at 7:00 pm, the Club will be hosting a Holiday Open House, for members only. There will be complimentary champagne, eggnog and hors d’oeuvres. In addition, we will have wine tasting provided by Alma De La Vina. Members will be able to purchase wine at this event.

The entire Board, Tristan, Jim, Kris, Charles and myself, would like to wish you, your family and friends a happy holiday season. Chuck Cunningham

President, Natomas Park Master Association

PRESIDENT’S TRIVIA : Can you move two lines in the following     figure and make 4 equal squares of the same size?  

Answer on back page

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NPMA is proud to provide “Membership Has Its Advantages.” A program we hope will benefit our homeowners in these hard economic times. It’s a simple , easy to use discount program for our members.

Here's what you do: Go to the businesses listed on www.natomaspark.com and click on Membership Has Its Advantages on the toolbar.

Present your Natomas Park Club Card when you are ready to purchase.

Here's what the business does: Gives you a percentage off your purchase. That’s it! There is no cost and there are no minimum purchase requirements but YOU MUST SHOW YOUR CARD TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT. Please check the website frequently as new businesses will be added often! There are over 50 participating businesses. If you are a new homeowner and have not received your card, this is a good time to get one! Bring your Grant Deed or final closing statement and your identification to the Club and get one FOR FREE!.

If you have a business and would like to participate in this program, please contact the Administrative Office at (916) 925-9200 to find out how it works AND remember, there is NO COST to get involved.

Exclusively for Natomas Park Residents December’s sampling of participating

businesses…

Golf League News...

Congratulations to Art Rodriquez who won the low gross & low net championship for 2011. Details and scores for the golf league from the past year can be located on the Asso-ciation website for those interested in viewing the re-sults. This past year saw an increase in attendance from previous years. In 2012, your club will be set up with the Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) to form our own associate club. What that means is that your annual NCGA membership will be discounted as well as giving our league the ability to use the NCGA scoring and rating system for our monthly events. A golf committee is being formed to help organize and improve the current league. Some of the proposed changes for the golf league are to change the format of some of the events as well as change the venue up to allow others to experience other courses. There is also discussion for an end of the year celebration to an-nounce the winner for each category. If you haven’t already signed up for the golf league, give Bo Banks a call at the club (916) 928-6833. By registering with the club, you will receive emails to remind you of upcom-ing events and notices for the golf league in 2012. The first golf league event will be held n April.

 

Support your local “Toys 4 Tots”  program this holiday season by dropping off your unwrapped gifts to The Club.   

 

Toys for Tots helps needy children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas.  Play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s 

most valuable natural resources –  our children. This program unites  members of local communities in a  

common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and  distribution campaign while contributing 

to better communities in the future. 

15% off 

10% off 

10% off 

$2 off 

The holidays are right around the corner! During this busy time of the year, our streets are flooded with fami-lies and friends gather-

ing together to enjoy the season’s fes-tivities. As traffic in our community increases, so does the potential for parking issues and criminal incidents. The following tips and reminders may help reduce any potential holiday stress.

As a reminder, residents of the com-munity are not allowed to park on the street at any time; guest parking can-not exceed 72 consecutive hours. If your guest will be staying more than a few days, please contact the associa-tion’s management office via phone or email so we can properly note your file.

If you have family gatherings and par-ties planned, please be courteous of your surrounding neighbors and in-form them of your event. You should also contact Paladin Security so they are aware of the event. Remember to keep noise at a reasonable level and to

obey the City Ordinance quiet hours beginning at 10:00 pm.

This time of year, vandalism and bur-glary incidents are extremely high, so we encourage you to lock your cars doors and keep valuables out of sight. Make sure your garage doors are com-pletely closed and the doors and win-dows are locked to your home. Con-tact Paladin Security and report any suspicious activity in your neighbor-hood.

Lastly, as we all appreciate holiday lights and decorations, we would like to remind you that they need to be removed in a timely manner. Hallow-een decorations should be removed no later than the first week of November. All other holiday lights and decora-tions should be removed no later than the end of the first week in January.

We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season. If you need to con-tact our office for any reason, we can be reached at (916) 925-9200, Mon-day through Friday or via email at admin@natomaspark.org.

~Submitted by Michelle Randolph

Natomas Park News

From the Community Manager:  Tis’ the Season 

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Paladin Disclaimer Paladin will respond to alarm calls at your residence as a 

value‐added service.  To take  advantage of this option, simply inform  your alarm company of 

our 24‐hour dispatch  center number:  

916) 331-3175

Please keep in mind that in do‐ing so, you are permitting Pala‐din  officers to enter  your prop‐erty in response to calls and to take reasonable measures to 

Investigate suspicious  circumstances. 

Data provided by John Lanting & Tomas Garcia,  

NPMA Members and  Keller Williams Realtors 

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Bedrooms Baths Sq. Ft. Sales Price

6 3 3,389    $361,000

4 4 3,179    $319,000

4 4 2,726    $290,000

3 3 2,389    $289,000

3 3 2,363    $287,500

4 3 2,585    $283,000

5 3 2,845    $280,000

5 3 2,892    $275,000

4 3 2,672    $238,000

4 3 2,444    $235,000

5 3 2,493    $235,000

4 3 2,048    $228,000

4 3 2,475    $223,300

3 2 2,013    $215,000

4 2 1,839    $212,900

4 2 2,166    $208,000

4 3 2,225    $206,000

4 3 2,092    $201,000

5 3 2,137    $200,000

4 3 1,910    $195,000

3 2 1,513    $175,000

3 3 1,556    $160,000

October Sales Natomas Park 2011

Holiday Tree Care - Don’t Let Your Tree Dry Out! 1. Select the freshest tree possible. Ideally, buy one that is cut the day you bring it

home.

2. Cut 1 inch off the base, place the tree in a bucket of water, and stand it in a cool, shady place if you don't plan to set it up right away.

3. Cut 1/2 inch to 1 inch off the base of the trunk when you bring it inside to set up.

4. Place in a tree stand that holds at least 1 gallon of water. Add plain water.

5. Water the tree every day!

6. Avoid allowing the water level to drop below the cut end of the trunk. If it does, a seal will form and prevent any more water from being absorbed by the tree. You'll need to make another cut in the trunk if this occurs.

7. Keep the tree away from the fireplace, vents and other sources of heat.

8. Spray tree with an anti-transpirant, which is a clear film that slows water loss from the needles. Spray it on before trimming the tree

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Due to the increase in club usage, the following changes to club poli-cies are effective immediately. These changes are to ensure that Members are able to enjoy their club as it is intended. Friday Guest Policy

• Homeowners are allowed to bring in 2 free guests, up to a total of 4 per household at $5 each for guests 3 and 4.

Cabana Rentals

• Cabanas will not be available for rent on Friday nights during the months of May through August.

• The Large Cabana can be rented for up to 40 people at a cost of $150.

• The Small Cabanas can be rented for up to 20 people at a cost of $75 each.

Rental Cleaning Deposit

• All facility rentals (excluding the Lounge) will now require a re-fundable deposit of $300. The Lounge requires a deposit of $1,000.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Club Policy Changes

As a member of the Association, you have

the right to request that your contact information be removed from all

requested membership lists. Please submit your

request in writing via standard mail or email to :

NPMA PO Box 348677

Sacramento, CA 95834

or email  lgoss@natomaspark.org

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Check Before you Burn!

(AQMD) fifth Check Before You Burn season. The AQMD prohibits or re-stricts wood burning in Sacramento County from November through February on days when air pollution levels are forecast to be on the rise. The law was enacted because wood burning is the leading source of particulate matter pol-lution in our area and breathing it causes serious health effects.

Learn the latest about air quality and participate in contests and sweepstakes this winter by following us on Twitter at AQMD or by becoming a friend of Scooter, the air quality mascot, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/scooterthesparetheairdog.

November first marked the start of the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District’s

Need a great gift idea for this holiday season? There are a variety of wines available through NPMA’s Wine Club. Wines offered in the Wine Club can be viewed on the association website; go to www.natomaspark.com and then click on My Community on the toolbar and finally Clubs & Groups on the drop down menu. Stock up for your holiday parties or give as gifts for those wine connois-seurs on your Christmas list.

Old Fashioned Caramel Corn

• 2 cups packed brown sugar • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup light corn syrup • 1 teaspoon baking soda • Nuts of your choice

Directions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

Over medium heat, combine first 4 ingredients and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Stir well. Pour over 8 quarts popped corn. Add nuts and stir to coat well. Bake in large roaster or pan for one hour, stir-ring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to dry. Enjoy!!

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Message from The Club Manager by Bo Banks

As we come to the end of the year, New Year resolutions are going to be made by many of us to improve our health and to set a goal to make it to the gym

regularly. The first three months of the year we see an increase in atten-dance in the fitness center. As a reminder, please be considerate of others at all times when working out. Allow others to work in with you if you see that others may be waiting to use equipment. Do not maximize more than one piece of equipment at a time unless you are allowing others to work in with you. Re-rack your weights to help keep the fitness center clean and organ-ized at all times. We also ask that you keep your belongings (i.e. keys, bags, jackets, etc…) hung up on one of the hooks or shelves that are available for you to use, which pre-vents others from tripping on items left on the floor. Wipe down the equipment after you use each piece

of equipment to insure that the equipment is clean for the next per-son who uses it. We also ask that you refrain from using your cell phones while you are in the fitness center. Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation with abiding by the rules of the club. The rules are in place to insure that all members have an enjoyable ex-perience while at their club.

Beginning in 2012, you will see some slight increases in the café’s prices. The Finance Committee and Board of Directors have approved this increase to help off-set the loss in the café to allow it to break even by the end of the year. As we are all aware, our pricing is very low com-pared to other commercial establish-ments and extremely low for a pri-vate club. The increases will still make our prices some of the lowest in the area and will allow us to offer higher quality products. Here is a list of the items you can expect to increase in 2012:

● Cheese Steak Sandwich from $4.00 to $5.00

● Combo Meal from $1.00 to $1.25

● Well Liquor from $3.00 to $3.50 ● Call Liquor from $4.00 to $5.50 ● Premium Liquor from $5.00 to

$6.50 ● Margarita/Daiquiri from $4.00 to

$5.00 ● Wine by the glass from $2.00 to

$3.00 ● Domestic Beer from $2.00 to

$2.50 / Happy Hour from $1.00 to $1.50

● Premium Beer from $3.00 to $4.00 / Happy Hour from $2.00 to $3.00

This past year has been a wonderful year at the club. Member atten-dance has been at an all time high and we want to thank you for your support and suggestions as we con-tinue to improve each year. The Club Staff and I would like to wish you and your family a safe and won-derful holiday season.

ATTENTION CLUB MEMBERS!!

Sign up for your free introductory, 45-minute session with our personal trainer,

Juliet.

Contact Juliet at (916) 284-0734 for an appointment.

Sessions are on a first come, first served basis.

The Club now offers a free personal training session for all members that would like to find out more about the Club’s exercise equipment and/or would like guidance on their personal fitness goals.

ALERT

With new resolutions starting in January, what better way to jump start your goal then by challenging yourself with Na-toma’s Parks own Fitness Challenge. This new workout program is an advanced train-ing technique that accelerates results by constantly introduc-ing new moves and routines so your body never plateaus, and you never get bored. Whether your goal is to bulk up, get leaner, or just plain get ripped, there's a variety of ways to mix and match the routines to keep you moti-vated the full 90 days and be-yond. The program requires individuals to report to class 3 times a week as well as com-plete cardio assignments

twice a week. The cost is $150 per person for the 3 month program. Classes will begin the first week in Janu-ary. The classes with be of-fered at 5:30 am, Monday, Wednesday & Fridays. There is also a one hour cardio re-quirement that each partici-pant will have to fulfill on their own each Tuesday and Thursday. A nutrition semi-nar is included in this pro-gram to help each individual reach their fitness objective while enrolled in the program. Space is limited so if you are interested please contact Bo Banks at (916) 928-6833 to sign up. The challenge will be taught by trainer Juliet Monserret.

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“New” NP90 Fitness Challenge

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Remember…  

Per CC&R Section 8.09 Trash cans can be  visible for only  24 hours ‐ 

 12 hours prior to  pick‐up and  

12 hours afterward.  

Please contact the Management office if you have any questions 

Pull Those Cans In!

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Cars Parked on Your Street?  We Need Your Help! The Association requests your help in identifying vehicles in your neighborhood that are parked on the street

and to which property address the owner of the vehicle resides. Please do not report guests who are visiting as they are allowed to park on the street. Please use the form below and return to

NPMA, PO Box 348677, Sacramento CA 95834.

The NPMA website offers an online reporting form as well. Go to www.natomaspark.com and click on the Street Parking Form listed under Member Services on the tool bar.

Let’s clean up our streets!

License # Make/Model Color Owner Address

Your name (optional) Phone (optional)

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips… Take Extra Precaution

Shopping during the holiday season can present unique dangers. Taking a few prevention measures can help keep your holiday season joyous. The holiday season is a time when busy people can be-come careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. The following tips from the Los Angeles Police Department Crime Preven-tion Section can help you be more careful, prepared and aware during the holiday season.

• Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member.

• Dress casually and comfortably. • Avoid wearing expensive jewelry. • Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible. • Always carry your California Driver License or Identification Card along

with necessary cash, checks and/or a credit card you expect to use. • Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert

to your surroundings. • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. • Pay for purchases with a check or credit card when possible. • Keep cash in your front pocket. • Notify the credit card issuer immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen or

misused. • Keep a record of all of your credit card numbers in a safe place at home. • Be extra careful if you do carry a wallet or purse. They are the prime targets

of criminals in crowded shopping areas, transportation terminals, bus stops, on buses and other rapid transit.

• Avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visi-bility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps.

• Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. At this time of year, "con-artists" may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings.

By Charles Montaldo, About.com Guide

It’s the season of renewal

Love, faith, & charity,

And all that is beautiful chimes greatly into every heart

Beating in celebrations of spirit, togetherness, and affirmation.

Dear NPMA Residents,

PALADIN PRIVATE SECURITY ACTIVITIES REPORTED

SEPTEMBER 24TH TO OCTOBER 25TH

CALLS FOR SERVICE                             306 

SELF‐INITIATED INCIDENTS                          512 TOTAL INCIDENTS REPORTED                          818 

INCIDENTS BY TYPE: *CATEGORIES WITH NO OCCURRENCES DO NOT APPEAR IN THIS MONTHLY LISTING…

ALARM RESPONSE 19 NARCOTICS ACTIVITY 10 PARKS VIOLATION 19 CITIZEN ASSISTANCE 126 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES & ACTIVITY 205 RESIDENTIAL / BUSINESS BURGLARY 4 TRESPASSING 17 BURGLAR AUTO/ THEFT 4 VANDALISM 25 LOOSE ANIMALS 13 THEFT OF PROPERTY 7 NOISE COMPLAINTS 70

PALADIN PRIVATE SECURITY 24-Hour Dispatch Center

916-331-3175

Please note that all calls are recorded for quality assurance.

When calling, please state you are calling from Natomas Park to expedite delivery of our services.

KNOW YOUR PALADIN OFFICERS

Sergeant Ferguson Officer Flanagan

Corporal Kenealey Officer Kuryllo Officer Pulido Officer Roldan

Corporal Stanwood Officer Stewart

INCIDENTS BY AREA: DISTRICT A 193 DISTRICT B 215 DISTRICT C 142 DISTRICT D 159 DISTRICT E 109

Vacant Homes in the Community and Risks they Cause Vacant homes are scattered throughout the community and anyone who doesn’t have at least one on their street probably lives on a very small court. Some may think that an empty house wouldn’t bring their neighborhood any problems, but then they’d be wrong. There are several homes throughout the community currently under the posses-sion of squatters who either unlawfully gained access to the residence, then staked claims before anyone could evict them or people who leased the home, but later discov-ered the “agent” who setup the deal was just a scam artist fraudulently listing a bank owned home. Paladin, your home owners association and the Sacramento Police know of a couple current cases, but more continue to come in. While a good number of your squatters aren’t malicious people, there have already been the nightmare cases where the individuals occupying the home aren’t just families who were scammed during a lease agreement. At least three different homes in the community over the last four years have been occupied by squatters then transformed into “pot houses” where sus-pects used the existing electricity “or brought in their own generators” to setup hydro-ponics to establish a type of green house where they could grow marijuana in an other-wise safe neighborhood away from their competitors and out of the normal areas moni-tored more aggressively by law enforcement.

In every incident of squatting whether it involves fraudulent lease agreements or drug dealers, Paladin, the Sacramento Police and your home owners association have worked vigilantly to quickly address the issue, but red tape can often tie up the process. Many of these bank owned homes quickly change hands and locating the real owner can take days at best. Without an owner these incidents often go unpunished as there is no victim to press charges. Many times once the real owner is found a road block is hit as the bank doesn’t want to or simply refuses to press charges as no individual at the bank is willing to accept the liability or their company policies prohibit them from taking the initiative needed to pursue charges.

What can be done? • Keep an eye on the vacant homes on your street. If you see ANY activity, call Pala-

din immediately. Often these scam artists will look like Realtors, but will first break into the homes and change the locks (sometimes acting as contractors or landsca-pers) before showing the house. If we can contact the subjects before they establish the house as easy pickings, we can usually scare them off as they realize the house isn’t as easy as they thought, because they learn people are watching. At the very least we can identify who is taking an interest in the home and whether or not they have legitimate business at the residence.

• If you know your neighbors and know they are moving out, ask if they can leave the exterior porch lights on around the house when they leave. The extra lighting will help keep away juveniles who try to use the homes as party houses as well as others who try to access the homes at night.

• Paladin Officers regularly conduct inspections of vacant homes throughout the community. We will check the doors and windows, clean off excessive fliers built up around the front porch and follow up on any signs of suspicious activity. How-ever we don’t always know which homes are completely vacant or just poorly maintained. If you know of vacant homes on your street or in your area, please send me an email at wferguson@paladinprivatesecurity.com and let me know. I will en-sure our Officers begin making inspections to help deter future issues.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered Paladin Officers responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle parked off Macon Way. Upon responding Paladin Officers discovered the reported vehicle was unoccupied, unlocked, missing its stereo and had other items from its interior removed. Officers re-trieved the vehicles registration from the glove box and discovered it was registered out of the Bay Area. Officers immediately contacted the Sacramento Police who confirmed the vehicle had been recently stolen. Due to the possibility of suspect(s) returning to the vehicle, a Paladin Officer monitored the vehicle until the Sacramento Police could re-spond and recover the vehicle. The vehicle was successfully recovered.

Sergeant W. Ferguson #107, Paladin Security

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ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE

INVITATION ONLY (Typically the 3rd Thu of each month)

The Architectural Control Committee reviews changes submitted by residents and ensures that they are in compliance with the CC&Rs, Architectural Guide-lines, and other governing documents.

MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting

Fourth Wednesday - 6:30 pm

The Natomas Park Master Association Board of Direc-tors meets regularly on the

fourth Wednesday of each month and is open to the membership of NPMA.

The NPMA Board of Directors meets in closed executive session following

its regular meeting, and as needed to discuss potential litigation,

contractual issues, personnel issues, or member discipline.

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NATOMAS PARK Committees CLUB ADVISORY GROUP Second Tuesday - 6:30 pm

The group assists and advises The Club management and the HOA Board

concerning: club operations, programs, policies, rules, and facility needs.

Please bring your ideas and suggestions to the next meeting.

PARKS AND SCHOOLS COMMITTEE

Third Monday - 6:00 pm The PSC meets to address the needs and desires of Natomas Park residents in the area of building and expanding our park system and developing and se-curing our school system. All resi-

dents are welcome to attend any meet-ing to share their comments or concerns.

FINANCE COMMITTEE Third Wednesday - 6:30 pm

The Finance Committee meets to review and

provide financial expertise and budget recommendations for the

Board of Directors and other committees.  

SOCIAL ADVISORY GROUP Meets Every other Month  

First Tuesday - 6:30 pm The group meets every other month and as needed to plan events at The

Club and within the community. Next meeting will be held January 3,

2012. Come share your ideas or offer your help for any event.

PLANNING COMMITTEE Meets Quarterly 

(Jan, Apr, July & Oct) Second Wednesday - 6:30 pm

The committee reviews and dis-cusses upcoming property develop-ment plans and communicates with the City of Sacramento concerning

projects in North Natomas.

TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Second Monday - 6:30 pm

The TSC meets to discuss traffic and crime in Natomas, receive re-ports from the security vendor, and

formulate policy recommendations to the Board.

Kids Zone Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm &

4:00 - 8:30 pm

Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

$3/hour & $2/hour for siblings

Discount cards available.

Class Calendar

Friday Body Sculpting 9:00 am

KinderDance 4:00 pm

Zumba 5:00 pm

Family Karate 6:00 pm

Thursday Athletic Yoga 9:00 am

Toddler Music 10:10 am

Taekwondo 5:15 pm & 6:00 pm

Core/Abs 7:15 pm

Active Yoga 8:45 am

Family Karate 10:00 & 11:00 am

Pre-school Olympians 12:00 pm

KinderDance 1:00 & 2:00 pm

Saturday Circuit Training 9:00 am

Core/Abs 10:00 am

Zumba 5:30 pm

1Yoga Mix 7:00 pm

Sunday

Monday Interval Cardio 9:00 am

Zumba 4:00 pm

Family Karate 5:00 pm

Zumba 6:15 pm

Gentle Yoga 7:30 pm

Tuesday Cardio Camp 9:00 am

Toddler Music 10:10 am

Taekwondo 5:15 pm & 6:00 pm

Cardio Mix 7:00 pm

Wednesday Body Sculpting 9:00 am

Zumba 4:00 pm

Step for All 5:30 pm

Boot Camp 6:15 pm

Mixed Level Yoga 7:30 pm

Family Karate 8:45 pm

Gain strength& flexibility with plenty of instruction for newcomers and enough challenge for long-time practi-tioners. Taught by Laura Santigian & Joyce Rainwater (alternate weeks) - Sunday: 7:00 pm

Class Spotlight: Sunday Night Yoga

N A T O M A S P A R K N e w s

SEE CALENDA

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FOR DECEMBER  

MTG CHANGES  

DECEMBER MEETNG

 

CANCELLED

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Fitness & Activity Classes

A complete listing of all offered classes can be found on the community website under Your

Community and then click on The Club @ Nato-mas Park or visit the Class Calendar in the tool-

bar. Handouts are also available at the Club.

Calendar of Events December 2011

V O L . 1 2 I S S U E 1 2 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 1

The January and February Parks and Schools Committee will be cancelled in observance of the Martin Luther King and President’s Day holidays. The

Committee will resume its meeting schedule in March.

Parks and Schools Committee

  

  

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat    

  

 

 

 

1  2  

Happy Hour 5:00 pm

Family Bingo 6:30 pm

3  

Pictures with Santa

1:00-3:00 pm

4 

5 

6 

7  

Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

8  9 

Happy Hour 5:00 pm

10  

Holiday Open House

7:00 pm

11  12 

Traffic & Safety

Committee 6:30 pm

13  

Club Advisory Group 6:30 pm

14 

15 

16 

Happy Hour 5:00 pm

Cash Bingo 6:30 pm

17 

18  19 

Parks & Schools

Committee 6:00 pm

20  

District Delegates Meeting 6:30 pm

21 

Cancelled Finance

Committee Meeting

22 

23 

Happy Hour 5:00 pm

24  

Club Closes at 3:00 pm

25  Club Closed Christmas

Day 

26  

27 

28 

29  30 

Happy Hour 5:00 pm

31 Club Closes at 3:00 pm                   Jan 1        

Closed for New Year’s

Natomas Park Master Association P.O.  Box 348677 Sacramento, CA 95834 

www.natomaspark.com Natomas Park News

President's Trivia Answer: True!  

Are you a Natomas Park owner who owns a business? We would like to introduce you to your NPMA neighbors by spotlighting your business in the Natomas Park News. Please submit your business information and any services or photos that would help your neighbors get to know who you are and how you can serve them! One business will be spot-lighted monthly. Your NPMA Business listing will also be listed on the community website. Please send in your busi-ness name, industry category and contact information.

Submit your information via the website information request link, email to Laura Goss at lgoss@natomaspark.org or mail to: NPMA, PO Box 348677, Sacramento CA 95834

NPMA Business Owner’s Directory

NPMA Business Owner ~ Dec Spotlight

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Do you Own a Business? 

Check out the business listing and see what  services your NPMA neighbor's have to offer by visiting  www.natomaspark.com and clicking on NPMA Business Directory under Stay Connected on 

the toolbar or by picking  up a copy on your next visit to the Club. 

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