President
Steve Arnold
858-592-0070

Vice President
Bill Glaser
858-487-8055

Treasurer
Bob Ostler
858-485-8180

Secretary
Donna Perry
858-451-8774

Director at Large
Ollie Smoot
858-487-0415

Interim Chairman Architectural Committee
Christine Hartman

Arch Committee
Jim O'Grady
Tom Bell
Tom Kaa

Website and Newsletter
Anthony Iasi
858-213-6058 Trails@FlyingAgent.com

Property Mgmt
Susan Mahorney
858-485-9811 susanm@pmchoa.com

Welcome to The Trails Website
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LATEST NEWS !
Green Made Easy by Tiffany Saleh
Tiffany's project is complete, and the green building data compiled. The website is finally set for viewing, and the information ready to be accessed! It is now easier than ever for you to find out how to Build Green Structures, increase your Energy Efficiency, Be Water-Wise, develop a green Landscape, Recycle with the best of them, and even get your money back through Financial Incentives! You can also find lists of Green Products and links to other helpful websites. All you have to do is go to www.greenmadeeasy.info
to learn more.



Suggested Plants for Landscaping
The ARC is working on some suggestions as to what would be considered desirable or undesirable trees or plants when it comes to fires. Here are several links of helpful references:

San Diego County's Landscape Water Conservation Design Manual
San Diego County Guidelines
California Native Plant Society
Highlands Ranch Fire Protection Plan
RSF Guidelines
RSF Vegetation Management
Monrovia's Fire-Safe Landscaping Article


Trails Web Sites
The Trails community is fortunate to have a number of residents who have been stepping ahead to help the rest of us move beyond the fires. Libby Saleh established a google news group that makes it easy for neighbors to post questions regarding the fire recovery and get answers back from other neighbors. If you haven’t already joined and would like to, send an email to the-trails@googlegroups.com for more info and to get started. Arleen Gimbel’s www.thetrailsnews.com is another valuable site that offers interactive postings, information, and news about our Trails. In addition, the Pomerado Newspaper Group carries RB news online. You can see the paper at www.mylocalnews.com/nws.


Fire Recovery Meeting
Many homeowners attended the November 29th Fire Recovery Meeting. If you were unable to attend this important meeting, please click here for the agenda. There were some key issues brought up covering a wide range of topics regarding the rebuild process. Feel free to contact the names listed on the agenda for specific information.

If anyone needs a copy of the yellow or green CD's that Mary Howell was giving out at the meeting, contact Susan Mahorney at 858-485-9811. The contents of the yellow CD may be found under the "FIRE" tab located in the right margin of this page.


New Meeting Schedules
There will be two ARC meetings each month, scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Also, the Board is returning to monthly meetings scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of each month, they will no longer be meeting on a quarterly basis.


List of Trails Homes Damaged or Destroyed
Click here for a list of homes provided by property management.


What To Do Now
The ARC Committee has prepared a one-page guideline of some key considerations as homeowners begin the process of repairing and rebuilding our beautiful community.
Click here to see it now or select the red DOCUMENTS tab above.


REMEMBERING Captain Edward J. Silva, Jr.
Ed SilvaEdward J. Silva, Jr. was born on July 31, 1934 in the New England seaport of Gloucester, Massachusetts. He continued the Silva family seagoing tradition by attending Maine Maritime Academy. Throughout his days as a cadet, Ed actively participated as the bandmaster, led the orchestra during training cruise dances, held the rank of company commander, and was a member of both the Propeller Club and Yearbook staff. In his senior year, Ed was presented with the MMA Alumni Association award given each year to the midshipman who contributed the most to his class and the Academy. Upon graduation in 1957, he earned a Bachelor of Marine Science as a Deck Officer as well as a commission as an Ensign in the United States Naval Reserve.

During Captain Silva's storied seafaring merchant marine career, he completed 15 complete circumnavigations of the world as an officer and captain aboard American Export Lines while calling upon 26 countries and 29 foreign ports.

As his maritime career progressed, Captain Silva received licenses as both a Master of Unlimited Steam & Motor Vessels and Unlimited Sail of any gross tons on the open ocean and spent 8 years as a Senior Pilot for the Panama Canal Company. Over the next 26 years, Captain Silva served as a Senior Pilot in San Diego, piloting more than 9,800 vessel movements as well as the safe return of the EXXON VALDEZ into San Diego Bay. Ed rose to the rank of Captain in both the Merchant Marine and United States Naval Reserve before retiring after 37 years of active and reserve service.

Captain Silva’s leadership talents led to roles in many distinguished positions such as the Past President and Founder of the MMA Alumni Chapter – Panama Canal and the Past President, MMA Alumni Chapter – San Diego. Ed is also the current President, Homeowner’s Association, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego as well as a life member of the Propeller Club of the United States, San Diego Maritime Museum, Naval Reserve Association and Retired Officer’s Association.

Captain Silva leaves his wife, Patricia of 40 years and his daughter Debbie & his son Ed

Funeral Arrangements

Thursday, January 3, 2008
Wake: 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Rosary: 7:00pm)
Merkley Mitchell Mortuary
3655 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-2177

Friday, January 4, 2008
Funeral Service/Mass: 10:00am
St. Agnes Catholic Church
1140 Evergreen Street San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 223-2200
www.Saint-agnes.org

Internment Ceremony: Immediately following service (please follow police escort)
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum
4470 Hilltop Drive San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 264-3127
Reception to follow internment—details to be provided at conclusion of ceremony *PLEASE NOTE: For out of town family/friends needing to make travel arrangements, the following free service has been provided by Merkley Mitchell Mortuary to find the most economical airfare, hotel and car rental rates:
Bereavement Travel Services (800) 224-4177 Open 7 days, 7:00am to 10:00pm CST
Click here for directions to church.

FIRE DISASTER


The Board would like to extend their condolences to the Trails owners who lost their homes to the recent fires. It has been a difficult time for our community. From the moment the first hint of danger began early that Monday morning on the 22nd of October until now, many stories have emerged. Some involve the way the reverse-911 system worked or didn't, while others recount the heroism of our local neighbors helping others who needed assistance. We'll certainly hear more as time passes and learn from the experience. One thing most Trails residences will agree on: we are all very blessed to be living here.

Fire Related Links
List of Damaged RB Homes
San Diego County Emergency Homepage
City of San Diego Fire Recovery Page
Interactive Map of Destroyed Homes (from SignOnSanDiego)  


Advertising Signs  
Under normal circumstances, the Board does not allow advertisement signs, other than For Sale signs displayed in homeowners' yards. The Board is allowing a temporary exception permitting ONE sign no larger than 18" x 24".

City Rules on Pool Cleanup  
The City Code prohibits chlorinated pool water to be discharged into the storm drains. In addition, there are specific rules regarding pH and debris content of the water. Find out more at www.thinkblue.org or call 619-235-1000.



RECENT ELECTION RESULTS and RESOLUTIONS
Election Results
Ed Silva, President
Steve Arnold, Vice-President
Donna Perry, Secretary
Bob Ostler, Treasurer
Bill Glaser, Director at Large

The Tax Resolution was successfully passed for any excess revenue to go into the reserve account at the end of the fiscal year.

Knight Security will be stepping up its surveillance by adding 2 more watches each night.

Board meetings will now be held on a quarterly basis, being held on the second Thursday of July, October, January and April.




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