REIA NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 2009

The REIA is proud to announce that our requests for food donations at general meetings have been met with your generous response – each month over 60 lbs. of food donated at each meeting.  The organization also makes a cash donation each year to the local Food Bank.  Please continue to bring donations of food stuff, toiletries and pet foods monthly to help the less fortunate.

In place of the December General Meeting the board wishes to announce a special treat for all members and their guests:

                          Complimentary Champaign Holiday Brunch

                Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 10:30 - 12:3

                              Liberty Inn – 4990 NE Logan Road

We have planned a great catered menu.  Please respond to make your reservations by December 1st. by email:  reia_lc@thereia.org, or phone 541-994-5875, or use the reservation form below.  Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped toy for a needy child and any donations you can make for the Food Bank. 

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REIA CHAMPAIGN HOLIDAY BRUNCH

Name (s):           ___________________________________________

Phone Number:      ___________________

Mail :  REIA, P.O. Box 182, Lincoln City, OR   97367 

Roads Enders Take Notice:  It has been publicly announced that cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies so you may now receive pesky calls.  Further you may be charged for these calls depending on your phone plan.  To prevent these calls and charges call:  1-888-382-1222 which is the National Do Not Call List. 

After the recent tornado strike on  NE 74th St. need we remind you to leave a key and/or phone number with a trusted permanent neighbor in case of damage.  Also of note  – many brands of kitty litter are biodegradable and make great non-skid surfaces when sprinkled on sidewalks and driveways. 

Home Security Without Light Pollution:  Do you know if the exterior lights on your home or vacation rental are shining or reflecting into your neighbors homes?  Do you know if these lights are being left on by renters 24 hours a day?  From those of us that are experiencing light pollution from neighbor’s homes we have a few suggestions:  

1. Install motion detectors.

2. Direct the lights downward instead of horizontally.

3. In lieu of motion detectors replace the switch with a timer.  This will prevent the light from burning all night and during the day. 

4. Ask your property manager to check with the housekeepers to make sure they check that the lights are off every time they clean the home.

5. Using compact fluorescent lights will benefit you costwise. 

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.