Thornhill Estate February 2018 | Page 3

FROM THE THOA OFFICE C omplements of the season to all our residents and their families. We trust the year will be good to all of you. There are a couple of issues that are on the increase that we wish to bring to your attention in order to assist with the running of our estate. Dogs There has been an increase in dogs running around the estate unattended. In most cases the dogs do not have collars and tags, making it difficult to identify the owner. Too much time is taken up by the guards to identify the owners, taking them away from their true purpose on the estate. We ask that residents make sure that their dogs cannot get out of their properties while they are away or at work, and that the necessary collars and tags be obtained for those dogs that do not have. We will have no option but to hand the animals over to the SPCA if we cannot identify the owner as the estate does not have the facilities to home them. Please also note that dogs are to be kept on leashes in the common areas and are only allowed off their leashes in a designated area on the Road Reserve. Signs are posted. Security Issues We have also noticed an increase in complaints being sent through to the office a day, or days, and in some instances even months after something has taken place. We urge residents to please contact the guardhouse immediately on (011) 608-4361 if witnessing any form of vandalism or suspicious activity. It is a lot easier to deal with the issue if those culprits are caught in the act. We also urge residents to call the guardhouse if you suspect something is go- ing on. We would rather have you report something that turns out to be nothing, than not report something that turns out to be something Safety Other than those issues we experienced a quiet 2017 as far as crime was con- cerned and were fortunate that no serious crimes were committed within the estate. We urge our residents to be vigilant when travelling outside the estate and take note of what is happening around you. Continued.... Your Thornhill Estate Contacts WEBSITE: www.thoa.co.za EMAIL: [email protected] GUARD HOUSE: 011-608-4361 ESTATE OFFICE: 011-608-0835