Sorrento Blog Brings Forward New Issues and Awareness
By Melissa Centeno

Monthly new blog questions will be sent out to the community via email. January’s question pertained to what homeowners would like to see in the coming year. I may not always have time to respond but I want each and every homeowner to know your voice is heard! I also want to thank each of you for taking the time to express your concerns about security, landscaping and speeding issues. Board Members Pat Pope and Mary Cooley-Lopez did take the time to respond to a few direct issue they are working on. If you would like to read or make a comment on the blog please go to http://sorrentohoa.org/hoaBlog. If you’d like to be on the email blast list email Sorrento.meadowshoa@gmail.com.

Election Committee & Newsletter Committee Members Wanted!
The annual elections are right around the corner and the HOA needs volunteers to serve on the committee. The Newsletter Committee also would like help with anyone who can help format using Microsoft Publisher and someone who can invoice advertising. Please contact Mary Cooley-Lopez at marycooleylopez@socal.rr.com.

STOP! And SLOW DOWN!
To all Sorrento Meadows homeowners let’s be kind to each other and SLOW DOWN! Please STOP at stop signs!

This new slow down and stop campaign is directly related to comments by Lidia Alzate from the blog:

“I still see lots of cars driving inside the community as if they were on the 118. People ignore stop signs and driving on our streets without the respect a community like ours deserves to its residents. Can we send new letters, advise the guards to speak with people that come in that they are suppose to drive at 25MPH and respect signs?” Thanks Lidia! Now let’s all try to slow down!

Please Be Kind & Pick Up After Your Dog

Management has been getting increased complaints about owners not picking up their dog waste. Please be considerate and keep our community clean!

Pet waste is more then just a nuisance; it can also pose a serious health hazard. When infected dog droppings are left on the ground the eggs of the roundworms and other parasites can linger in the soil for years. As a result, anyone who comes in contact with the soil also comes in contact with infected eggs. Parasite infections can also make humans extremely ill. Children run a risk of infection because they are prone to play around exposed pet waste and then put their hands in their mouths or rub their eyes. It has been estimated that a single gram of dog feces can contain 23 million fecal coli form bacteria, which are known to cause cramps, diarrhea, intestinal illness, and serious kidney disorders in humans.

Older pets and preteen pats are more susceptible to pet-borne illnesses from exposed pet waste because they have weaker immune systems. Pet Waste is one of the most common sources for heartworms, whipworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, parvo, corona, and cryptosporidiosis diseases.