From the Chief Operating Officer…. - Las Vegas

WHO’S WHO AT
LOS PRADOS
FRONT DESK
702-645-4523
RESTAURANT
702-645-4549
SECURITY FRONT GATE
702-645-8360
SECURITY BACK GATE
702-396-3472
5150 Los Prados Circle,
Las Vegas, NV 89130
Phone (702) 645-4523 Fax (702) 645-9107
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Sunday - Closed
PRO SHOP
702-645-5696
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
ED UJIFUSA
President
CHERYL WIEHL
Vice President
JOYCE PACIOLLA
Secretary
PAT CALNON
Treasurer
RALPH ATWOOD
Director
VERA McCAULEY
Director
GARY DAFFENBERG
Director
ARCHITECTURAL
CONTROL COMMITTEE
APPOINTED
REPRESENTATIVES
ED EARL – Chairman
JOHN KALISH
JEFF STEINHOFF
KATHY LINDSAY
DON BAKER
RALPH ATWOOD-Board Liaison
CLUBHOUSE PHONE
NUMBERS
MARGARET THAYER
Chief Operating Officer
702-645-4134
JERRY DUNLOP
Director of Golf
702-645-5696
JUDI HAINES
Accounting Administrator
702-645-1379
JEFF ROBIN
Food & Beverage Manager
Assistant Manager
702-645-4523 Ext. # 209
GARY ST. JOHN
Golf Course Superintendent
702-812-0868
PJ BERTOCH
Clubhouse Maintenance Supervisor
702-645-4523
NANCI LITTLE
Administrative Assistant
702-645-4523 Ext. #200
KRYSTAL BOHALL
Newsletter Editor
702-645-4523 Ext. # 207
LOS PRADOS
GOLF ASSOCIATION
RON BOND
President
RON STEVENS
Vice President
RON CAMERON
Secretary
GARY COLEMAN
Treasurer
DOUG JENSEN
Rules Chairperson
RICHARD BATES
Handicap Chairperson
Greens Chairperson
KATHY LINDOW
Tournament Chairperson
COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
APPOINTED
REPRESENTATIVES
SHIRLEY NEAL
JOANN JOHANNESEN
KAREN CURNUTT
DE LEGAN
ED THIESSEN
LORRAINE UJIFUSA
CORENNE WALKER
Treasurers Report….
For the second month in a row the general category (Administration,
Loop Road, Maintenance and Security) was better than budget (largely
due to an unfilled position and accrued revenue we may not actually
realize), but not enough to offset worse than budget performances in
Golf and Food & Beverage. This result is not entirely unexpected nor a bad thing
as this budget is “tighter” than recent ones and one of our goals is to gradually draw
down our cash balances.
Before I get to the specifics of Golf and Food & Beverage I want to talk a little bit
about budget building and monthly projections. When Margaret and I meet with
department heads in October and November we have make some (hopefully) educated guesses about where revenues and expenses are going to wind up four
months later. Based on the first 8 months of the year Jerry and I agreed on an estimate for the year end which we also used as the target for 16-17. Similarly Jeff and
I agreed on an estimate for Food & Beverage. Each of those estimates turned out
to way too rosy, by about $45,000 each. For that reason budget estimates of
monthly income will be challenging to meet. I will continue to track and report on
actual vs budget estimate for the year, but will also report on 16-17 figures vs actual figures for the previous year. Monthly projections are based on a calculation that
revenue will come in this year at the same percentage it did last year month by
month; sometimes that leads to big plusses or minuses.
For Golf, revenue failed to meet expectations by about $,7000 in April and about
$11,000 for the year; however, when you look at actual year to year, the numbers
look much better-about $6,000 down for the month and only $4,000 for the year to
date. Expenses are almost right on budget estimates.
For Food and Beverage, April was off about $9,000 but only about $5,000 for the
first two months. Compared to last year’s actual amounts F&B revenue was off
$5,000 for April, but is actually $3,000 ahead for this year. F&B experienced an
unusual shortfall last month largely due to timing (a few events that were held in
April last year occurred in May this year). Another factor was that we had a very
large wedding in April last year that led me to project higher anticipated monthly
revenue than we could realistically achieve. Expenses are just about as budgeted
for the month and year.
The Reserve account balance at the end of the month was $3,534,214; higher than
planned on because we anticipated starting the fence work sooner.
Aged owner balances are virtually unchanged from the start of the year.
Available cash balances are trending as expected.
Pat Calnon
Los Prados Community Association
Income & Expense Summary
From the Chief Operating Officer….
Dear Residents,
We have selected an architect for the restaurant/bar renovation. We will have
drawings and color selections posted as they are completed. Also, remember
there is still time to provide your comments/suggestions on forms available at
the front desk.
The pools are open and as the warmer weather approaches please review the pool rules noted
in the newsletter. Also, please remember that inflatables are not allowed.
The Compliance Committee has asked me to remind you of several items:
Palm trees must be kept trimmed as they are a haven for roof rats.
Residents are responsible for their property to the curb.
Speeding continues to be a problem. Please observe speed limits.
Should you receive a violation notice, you must respond in writing.
As
always,
thank
you
for
your
continued
support
and
feedback.
Cordially,
Margaret Thayer
Chief Operating Officer
President’s Column...
We had a very interesting open board meeting on Tuesday evening. A lot of comments
were made concerning various topics.
First I would like to clear up a miss conception about open board meetings. This
meeting is open to the public so that the board members can discuss different topics
concerning their duties to serve the home owners. Mike Ferrell stated this openly at the
close of the meeting. Any homeowner can discuss topics that are on the agenda but the
final discussion is up to the elected officials of the Board of Directors. We appreciate
any comments concerning. The topics that are being considered.
Last night we approved the architectural company to proceed with the remodeling of the
bar and restaurant. Now we can find out what designs and procedures that we need to
finalize before over seeding in September.
We also approved the fencing around the Gold Course with model 3 with pet fencing
and picket top. We believe that this project is going to take quite a few months to
finalize. A few people were concerned about just repairing the fencing and just replacing
the rusted or broken fence. Hiring personnel to just repair the fencing would just be putting a Band-Aid on the problem and the cost would be just as expensive as purchasing
new fence. We Thought that by putting new fences around the golf course would beautify the overall course and give it better eye appeal
Ed Ujifusa
Activities at
Attention Los Prados
Residents….
You now have control of your guest list. If you
have not done so already, please come to the
front desk of the clubhouse and fill out a
homeowner email form. This form is for all Los
Prados residents. Once we receive your form
and it is entered into the system you will be
able to access your own guest list. Meaning you
will now be able to add or remove guests and
vendors. You will receive an email from
Community Dwelling Live which will include a
login and temporary password. This is a secure
and safe website.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
From the
Architectural Control
Committee
The Architectural Policies & Guidelines
have been updated to incorporate recent
changes to NRS 116 (Nevada State Law)
and to clarify some existing requirements.
All external projects must be
submitted to the ACC for approval,
prior to commencing work.
The ACC will meet
Thursday June 2nd & 16th 2016 @
7 p.m.
ALL ACC SUBMISSIONS
ARE DUE IN THE OFFICE
ONE WEEK PRIOR
TO MEETING
Los Prados
Golf & Country
Club
BOOK CLUB
SUSAN ROLLINS
702-645-9155
BOWLING
IRV KALET
702-656-6912
SENIOR SOLOS
PHYLLIS REFF
702-658-8225
LINE DANCING
PHYLLIS REFF
702-658-8225
BUNCO
PAT BASTILLE
CHARLENE SANDERS
702-610-3781
702-655-9931
CAR CLUB
MIKE FERRELL
702-658-7828
LPWGA
RUTH GOLDEN
702-655-0913
NINERS GOLF
ELLEN DUNNING
702-278-9093
LPGA
RON BOND
702-277-5376
MEN’S CLUB
DENNY HUFF
702-396-4055
LIBRARY
NEAL SCHMITT
702-240-6404
MAH JONGG
SUSAN BREITKOPF
702-395-0122
KNITTING & CROCHETING
PAM PARKER
702-395-0943
PAN
VIVIAN YAGER
702-658-7382
PINOCHLE
LYNN MURPHY
702-396-6318
QUILTING
RANDA CRAFTON
702-656-1213
BRIDGE
SHIRLEY VANDERMOON
702-328-5357
LOS PRADOS
WOMENS CLUB
CHRIS SUMMERS
630-532-7796
WATER AEROBICS
RUTH ROGERS
702-658-7365
NO LIMIT TEXAS
HOLDEM
CARY DAVIS
702-296-7585
From the Front Office
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The Front Desk is now open on Saturday from 9am to 1pm
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ALL residents must register at the front desk. Also, every resident 14 years or older
must have a Los Prados ID.
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Purchase a new car? You must register your vehicle with The DMV PRIOR to
getting an access tag and/or Los Prados Sticker. Please note that new access tags
have a 90 day warranty.
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Be sure to apply for ACC approval PRIOR to any work being done to the
exterior of your home or yard. (5613 Port Barrington)
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All Residents...Please keep palm trees & hedges trimmed to keep away the roof rats.
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Call Animal Control for pets not on leash, excessive barking and animal sanitation
complaints @702-229-6444
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Find your address in this Newsletter and win a $25.00 Gift Certificate to the 19th Hole
Restaurant & Lounge. Come to the clubhouse to claim your prize.
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48 Hours Only at house for RV loading/unloading or cleaning. Must get permit from
Security after the 48 hours. Thank you.
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We will not approve individual names as vendors. Please use company names for
vendors, i.e. pool service, pest control, landscaping, and housekeepers, etc... on you
guest list
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Vendors must have full names, phone numbers, company name, and the type of service
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Attention Homeowners: Tired of late fees, making trips to the clubhouse to drop off
your association dues? We have a solution for you. Direct Debit! Direct Debit is the
smart way to pay… So why not make the switch now and you’ll save yourself time,
money and piece of mind. Forms available at the front desk. Please include a voided
check with Direct Debit form.
Thank you!
Nanci & Krystal
Attention Los Prados Residents….
Please note that all Vendors/Contractors will not be granted
access to your home BEFORE 7am or AFTER 5pm Monday thru
Saturday. Vendors/Contractors are not permitted to work at Los
Prados on Sundays and Holidays. Please Contact your landscaper, pest
control, house cleaners etc., to notify them of our policy.
Thank you!
Please Note…..
No E-Cigarettes allowed in Clubhouse or The 19th hole
Restaurant.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Resident Guest Lists….
Please note, when entering guests in
community.dwellinglive.com you must use all CAPITAL
letters. Also, guest names must be full names (first
and last name).
Gate Access Tags…..
Once you have received your Gate Access Tag, the tag becomes the owner’s
responsibility. Therefore, it is your responsibility to replace the tag at the
cost of $25 per Gate Access Tag. If the tag is no longer working, DO NOT
REMOVE THE TAG. If you no longer own the vehicle please notify the front
desk at the clubhouse and we will de-activate the tag. Thank you!
Attention: We now have gift cards that are good
for the restaurant and Proshop that do not
expire. If you would like to pick one up they are
at the front desk
The Los Prados Library has a new addition.
The Caring Connection Resource
information is now
available to the Los Prados Community.
Some of the topics include:
Home Delivery Options: Food, Pharmacy
Professional Resources: In-home care, Lou Ruvo Center
Problem Solvers: Devices, Services
The Binder can be found to the left of the fireplace along
with
the Women’s Club yearbooks.
COMPLIMENTARY
SHRED DAY
Thursday June 9th
8:00am to 11:00am
Los Prados Clubhouse
Parking Lot
From Bob the Mailman:
All Residents: Please
remove mail from your
mail box daily by
6:00pm. It has been
reported that someone
is stealing the mail.
Attention Residents:
Please tell your landscaper/gardeners they are
not allowed to put the yard trimmings out for
trash pick up except on trash days Monday &
Thursday. Trash may be put out after 6pm on
Sunday & Wednesday for pick up on Monday
& Thursday.
Provided by
Shred It
Thank you for your cooperation
From Krystal at the Front Desk……….
CARD GAMES
Please check at the front desk for where your card games are set up. It
can change from week to week.
If you know that you are not going to be able to make your scheduled game
please call the front office.
The Clubhouse Usage Form states that if you are a no show for your game three
times it will be canceled. This is being enforced, and your game will no longer
be on the schedule.
If you show up and you are not on the schedule for that day a table will not be
set up for you.
Please check the schedule at the front desk to where your game is being set up.
You will be asked to move if you are in the wrong room and/or table or if
maintenance is setting up for another event.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Pool Hours or from 7:00am to 10:00pm
Pool Rules
Pool furniture is the property of the association and is not to be
removed from pool area at any time.
No glass containers or bottles (including lotions) are permitted in the pool
area.
No Inflatables of any kind allowed in the pools.
Life guards are not provided; therefore, use of pool is at your own risk.
No solo swimming is allowed.
Children under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children
over the age of 14 must have a valid Los Prados ID.
Appropriate swimming attire must be worn at all times. No “cut offs” are allowed.
Pool hours are posted at each pool. No activity is permitted at the pools other
than during pool posted hours.
Operation and use of swimming pools are subject to regulations issued by Nevada
State Board of Health and Clark County Health Department, which are posted at
pools. Additional rules for the Family Pool Hot Tub are posted on the fence
beside the Spa.
All children that require diapers must wear rubber pants and must wear an
appropriate swim suit.
Each homeowner is issued a key when they register and no one should open the
pool gate for people coming to the pool without a key.
The security officer’s can ask the name and address of people entering the pool
to verify they are a homeowners or guests of a homeowner. Homeowners must
have a valid Los Prados ID.
Homeowners are responsible for the actions of their guests.
All coolers and closed containers are subject to search by Security.
Swimming Pools
will open on
April 1st, 2016
SENIOR SOLOS OF LOS PRADOS
Hello Senior Solos!
Our plans for June will be hosted by Lois DeYoung and Sharon
Mannor.
Don’t Eat Alone at the Clubhouse … every third Wednesday of the month.
The next one is June 15th at 5:00 P.M. Call Diana Heil if going 702-646-4989.
Happy Hour ideas and/or Spur of the Moments call Bobbi 702-656-5214
June 8th Tour at Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel and Lunch El Cortez
Leave 11:15 a.m. Call Lois DeYoung for details 702-395-2135
June 15th pick a movie starting around 2 p.m./Don’t Eat Alone Afterward.
Some ideas also to consider Kiss Minature Golf and shows at the Smith Center.
Evi is scheduling poker games for Mike. Call Evi at 702-639-2280 if interested.
Our new meeting format is going well and everybody is enjoying taking turns
to plan events for a month of their choosing. July and August are still open.
Please sign up at the meeting or call Phyllis Reff!!!
Best Birthday wishes to all Solos celebrating a June birthday!
Call Phyllis Reff 702-658-8225 to join or for suggestions.
Hope to see you at our next meeting on June 1 st … 5:00 P.M. dinner and 6:30 P.M.
meeting!
Maryellen McDermott
LINE DANCING FOR ALL!! EVERY MONDAY
Men & Women – Married or Single
Let’s kick up your heels & learn some dances and have fun in our Los Prados
Clubhouse!
Mike Dye – Instructor
Beginners at 6:15P.M. - Everyone join in at 7:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M.
$3.00 for Residents $4.00 for Non-Resident
Call Sharon Mannor 702-839-1508 or Phyllis Reff 702-658-8225 for details.
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Los Prados
Pro Shop News
Thank You
A big thanks to all homeowners and golfers for helping keep the golf course looking great.
Filling in your divots on the fairway and ball marks on the greens has gone a long way to
improve the look and playability of the course. Thanks again!
June Tournaments
-noneThe next schedule Association event is the July 4th Tournament.
Driving/Walking on Course while not playing
I ask all homeowners and golfers to help us by not using the golf course cart paths as your
road home. It is a safety issue as well as a courtesy to the golfers playing the course. Your
cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank You!!
Pace of Play Policy
On a separate page in this newsletter you find a copy of the Pace of Play Policy. We ask
everyone to please read it and cooperate with our golf course marshals. We are trying to
make sure everyone has an enjoyable round and pace of play is a big factor in that regard.
Dress Code
The policy for the Dress Code applies any time you are on the golf course, putting green,
chipping green and practice area. Please try to adhere to this policy even when just coming
out to practice. Thanks!
Golf Course Humor
Playing with the pro
"You surely don't want me to hole that?" the pompous amateur blustered. His ball was
about 2 inches from the hole but his opponent, the club professional, answered quietly.
"No".
The amateur picked up and walked on next tee. He was about to take honour when he was
interrupted by his opponent.
"My honour, I think," said the professional. I won last hole, as you didn't putt out.
"But you said you didn't want me to hole out," spluttered the amateur.
"That's right. I didn't, and you didn't"
Enjoy your Golf!
Jerry Dunlop, PGA
Director of Golf
Los Prados Pace of Play Policy
Our Marshals have total authority over the golf play. To avoid any confusion and to ensure
that our policies are enforced in a consistent manner, the methods used to identify groups
that are behind an acceptable pace of play are made as simple as possible. If you have
fallen back, relative to the group ahead of you, you are behind! Example: If you TEE off
immediately behind the group in front, you are expected to stay immediately behind that
group, at all times, for the duration of your round. The pace of play is determined by your
position relative to the group ahead, not the group behind. If the group behind you has fallen
back, it means that the Marshal will be trying to get them back into the proper position. To
move them into position, all groups ahead must first be positioned properly.
Why did the Marshal ask me to speed up? (1st contact with Marshal)
If you have been asked to pick-up your pace it means that you have been identified as
having fallen back of the group ahead of you. This does not mean you are being singled out.
Many groups may be asked to speed up every day. A group can fall behind briefly for many
reasons such as a member of your group may have spent an extra couple of minutes
searching for a lost ball, or your group may have had to wait a few minutes for a
maintenance cart to clear a landing area. Of more importance, is a group that is simply
taking too much time between shots and not being ready to play or are otherwise unaware
they have fallen behind. In either case, the Marshal will likely know the reason your group
has fallen behind. It is his job to remind everyone that they must keep up with the group in
front.
What happens if our group cannot keep up? (2nd contact with Marshal)
Los Prados Golf and Country Club welcomes golfers of all abilities, however, it is a condition
of playing at this course that you play within the stated pace of play and do not fall back of
the groups ahead. High handicap golfers do not have a monopoly on slow play. Many mid
and low handicap golfers also have bad habits that can contribute to slow play. The Marshal
will give your group fair opportunities to catch up to the group ahead of you (the number of
opportunities will depend on how far behind you have fallen). If your group still is not capable
of catching the group ahead, you may be asked to play a more forward TEE or pick-up your
ball and move ahead into position. We want all our customers to enjoy a relaxing time on our
course without feeling they are being pressured, but sometimes these actions must be taken
to ensure unacceptable delays do not occur on the course.
Failure to follow the Marshals’ instructions: (3rd contact with Marshal)
Failure to follow the Marshals’ instructions could result in removal from the course
If there are Marshals, why is it slow today?
Our Staff does everything within their power to minimize the number of slow rounds on the golf
course. There are however, on a few occasions, circumstances beyond our control that prevent this
from happening. To Marshal, a large group of golfers during long and busy days requires cooperation
from all of the players. If this is not forthcoming, your round may take longer through no fault of your
own. For this reason, we can only guarantee our best effort to maintain pace of play and without help
from all players cannot guarantee a specific pace of play.
What can I do to help the pace of play?
Everyone who plays golf has a responsibility to share the golf course fairly with other
golfers. If you are falling behind, please use these simple tips.
Play ready golf:
 This means when the way is clear for you to shoot, be ready to shoot. Don’t be concerned with
whose turn it is to hit
 If there is a member of your group who is a shorter hitter, have them hit first
 Do not stop on a TEE area or green to have a conversation
 Keep playing and walking/driving while conversing, as the group behind you will be waiting for
you to clear the landing area
 Don’t spend too much time looking for a golf ball
 If you can’t find it in a few minutes drop another and continue
 If you are using a power cart, walking to your ball to see which club you’ll need, wastes a great
deal of time. Take several clubs to your ball if you are not sure
 Keep up to the group ahead of you!
CEDAR POINT VILLAGE NEWS
Cedar Point will break for the summer and begin again in
September
Hope you all have a great Summer!
Cheryl Wiehl
Palm View Village News / Events
Our fall event is being planned, we will have a DJ to entertain us and provide music for
dancing. We will have a Columbus Day Theme, an Italian menu, door prizes, and lotto. A Golf
Tournament will also be held with great Prizes.
Our board will continue to plan the best events for this year, trying to bring people and
neighbors together to have fun.
The dates are as follows: Octoberfest 10/9/16 Holiday party 12/4/16. Please mark your
calendars.
Our board always strives to have events that welcome all residents, renters, guests and
children. We are a social group striving to bring people together to share food, refreshments,
dancing, door prizes, golf tournaments and fun. (4849 Fiesta Lakes)
Finally, an important quote; “The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen
or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.”
Yours Truly
Jerry Wyszomirski
LOS PRADOS WOMENS NINERS
The June heat has arrived, but it has not discouraged many of the Niners who continue to golf.
(I am sure that our 8 A.M. tee time has a lot to do with it!) For those ladies who are beginning
to head for cooler climates, we wish you a safe trip and a healthy and happy summer.
Everyone enjoyed the May Tournament and everyone had a great time. The golfers were asked
to calculate the total number of shots to the green. The winners were the people with the
fewest total shots. Those people were: 1st Place- Thelma Esteban 2nd Place- Evelyn Johnson
(33) 3rd Place- Ellen Dunning. (35) Congratulations ladies!
Project 150, our charity for 2016, (to aid homeless high school students), seems to be an
ongoing activity. Several of the Niners have contacted me asking for the address of the
project’s volunteer headquarters to deliver additional donations. Thank you ladies for your
generosity. A big thank you goes to Pam Tallent, Barb Houliston, and Ellen Dunning for
helping to organize the many items for our initial delivery.
For any of the Niners who come into the clubhouse after golf, please stop to look at our
bulletin board. It is beautifully decorated and is a great source of current information. Thank
you to Barb Houliston for all your hard work.
Happy birthday wishes to:
Joan Nazer (6/8) and Sharon Jansen (6/25)
If you would like to find out more about The Niners, come join us on Thursday mornings at 8
A.M. or call Ellen Dunning for details at (702) 278-9093.
Joan Nazer
Niners News Editor
LOS PRADOS WOMENS GOLF
ASSOCIATION
Congratulations to Barb Daffenberg on her 7th Hole-in-One. They’ve
all been here @ Los Prados, on every Par 3 except #15. This most
recent one occurred on #2 on May 9. (Question of the month: Is
9a.m. really too early for Fireball???)
Congratulations too to our Low Gross, Low Net Winners:
April: Low Gross – Soonja Oh
Low Net – Linda Chandler & Ruth Golden (tie)
May:
Low Gross –Barb Daffenberg
Low Net – Sue Cornell
Many of our members are taking advantage of the Invitational hosted throughout the valley.
They provide an opportunity to meet other golfers, enjoy the camaraderie, enjoy courses not
normally played, and hopefully come home with some winnings!
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The recent Eagle Crest invitational saw Karen Bernard walking off with the Longest Putt
prize for a 33 footer. Jody Bond hit into the Par 3 8th hole tiny circle and won a Skills prize.
Cindi Chittenden & Gail Chow took 1st place, and Jody and Sandi Fuerstenberg 2nd place.
Good job! And, ask Linda Ericson about her treasure trove of raffle prizes!
At Sun City Anthem invitational our team of Janis Lunde, Bettie Karafa, Cindi
Chittenden and Gail Chow finished 2nd Gross overall – they tied for 1st but
missed on a card-off.
Team Play @ Revere-Concord saw a respectable finish for Los Prados Team, but the Business
Women Silver team prevailed. We will make up a match against Boulder City Red Team in
May, and play the final round here @ Los Prados in May (both too late for press deadline).
Will share the results next month.
Happy June Birthdays to: Avis Bata, Carole Bates, Esther Cameron, Cindi Chittenden, Gail
Chow, Bernadette Devonshire, Terry Gaeta, Jan Hansen, Bettie Karafa, Joan Lipson, Debbie
Rainey, and Janet Veloz.
REMINDER - Tee time will change to 7:30a.m. beginning June 1.
And, finally, we said goodbye to our dear friend Mary Ellen “Toots” Russell who passed away
May 6. Toots served as President of LPWGA in 2005 & 2006, was everyone’s friend, and will
be sorely missed. Our deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Avis Bata, Publicity
Notes from the Los Prados Golf Association (LPGA)
June 2016
From the Tournament Chair:
From the President:
Please come join your fellow residents and friends for the Friday Night
Scramble. Sign up by Thursday of each week; gather around 5:00 each
Friday evening for 9 holes of friendly competition.
The cost is only $5.00 and the funds are returned to the winning groups as Pro Shop credit.
From the Tournament Chair:
Event
Day/Date
Independence
Sunday/ July 3
Day
Night
Tournament
Saturday/
September 10
*Calcutta
Saturday/October
15
**Ladies’
Invitational
Wednesday/
October 26
Thanksgiving
Sunday/
November 20
Time
6:30 Tee
times
4:30 PM
Shotgun
Start
Shotgun
Start/Time
TBA
Info
Glow Ball. Burgers and Hot Dogs
at the turn
8:30 AM
Shotgun
Start
Turkey Shoot 4 person scramble
Flag Tournament
Format TBA
*Men’s Club Tournament **LPWGA Tournament
All LPGA tournaments are handicapped. A person who does not have a Los Prados
handicap, but who possesses a valid USGA index may play in any Los Prados tournament,
with the exception of the Club Championship. All competitors in the Club Championship
must have a Los Prados Handicap. Persons who wish to play in a tournament other
than the Club Championship and who do not possess a valid USGA index may do so at a
zero handicap.”
2016 course closure and overseed dates are September 12 through 30. (5701 Bowling
Green)
Remember: It’s your course – repair divots and ball marks. It only takes a few seconds.
Don’t rely on others to do so and don’t be shy about reminding others to do so. Obey cart
signs, don’t drive where prohibited, and keep up with group in front of you, not ahead of
the group behind you. Leave the course in better shape than you found it.
Ron Cameron, Secretary, LPGA
[email protected]
Los Prados Men’s Club…..
LOS PRADOS BOOK CLUB
We will read Brooklyn by Colm Toibin for June.
Hauntingly beautiful and heartbreaking, Brooklyn, is set in Brooklyn and Ireland in the
early 1950s, when one young woman crosses the ocean to make a new life for herself.
Eilis Lacey has come of age in small-town Ireland in the years following World War
Two. Though skilled at bookkeeping, she cannot find a job in the miserable Irish economy.
When an Irish priest from Brooklyn sponsors Eilis in America -- to live and work in a
Brooklyn neighborhood "just like Ireland" -- she decides she must go, leaving her fragile
mother and her charismatic sister behind.
Eilis finds work in a department store on Fulton Street, and when she least expects it,
finds love. Tony, a blond Italian from a big family, slowly wins her over with patient charm.
He takes Eilis to Coney Island and Ebbets Field, and home to dinner in the two-room
apartment he shares with his brothers and parents. He talks of having children who are
Dodgers fans. But just as Eilis begins to fall in love with Tony, devastating news from Ireland
threatens the promise of her future.
By far Tóibín's most instantly engaging and emotionally resonant novel, Brooklyn will
make readers fall in love with his gorgeous writing and spellbinding characters.
For July, we will read The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian.
When Laurel Estabrook is attacked while riding her bicycle through
Vermont’s back roads, her life is forever changed. Formerly outgoing, Laurel
withdraws into her photography, spending all her free time at a homeless
shelter. There she meets Bobbie Crocker, a man with a history of mental illness
and a box of photographs that he won’t let anyone see. When Bobbie dies,
Laurel discovers a deeply hidden secret–a story that leads her far from her old
life, and into a cat-and-mouse game with pursuers who claim they want to save
her. In a tale that travels between the Roaring Twenties and the twenty-first
century, between Jay Gatsby’s Long Island and rural New England, bestselling
author Chris Bohjalian has written his most extraordinary novel yet.
We are open to all residents of Los Prados and friends as well. We meet the first
Wednesday of the month at 12:00 in the Cypress Room. After a lively discussion,
those who can, stay and enjoy lunch in the Clubhouse. If you wish to know more
about the Book Club,
Contact Susan Rollins,
702-645-9155
TURN THE PAGE… LOS PRADOS LIBRARY NEWS
PRESIDENTIAL TOTALLY USELESS TRIVIA QUIZ
How much do you know about our presidents? It’s a pretty sure bet that some of these
facts are unknown.
Who was?
1) The President who was a tavern owner and licensed bartender;
2) The President who had the jobs of sheriff and hangman. He did the latter twice;
3) The President with the most children;
4) The President who could write in Latin with one hand and simultaneously in Greek with the other;
5) The President who was a tailor;
6) The first President to show a motion picture in the White House;
7) The President who first installed a library, bathtub and kitchen sink in the White House;
8) The President who lost an entire set of priceless White House China in a poker game.
9) The first Boy Scout President;
10) The two Presidents whose election was decided in the House of representatives.
CLASSIC ADVENTURE NOVELS - ANSWERS
1) “She” by Sir H. Rider Haggard ; 2) “Congo” by Michael Crichton; 3) “Call of the Wild” by Jack London;
4) “Beau Geste” by P. C. Wren; 5) “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen; 6) “Captians Courageous” by Rudyard
Kipling; 7) “Around The World In Eighty Days” by Jules Verne; 8) “ The Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann
David Wyss; 9) “King Solomon’s Minds” by Sir. H. Rider Haggard; 10) “ Treasure Island” by Robert Lewis
Stevenson.
IF YOU LIKE LIVING IN LAS VEGAS AND WANT TO KNOW ITS HISTORY!
Put “When The Mob Ran Vegas” (2007) by Steve Fischer on the top of your must read list. The subtitle tells
you what the book is all about “Stories of Money, Mayhem and Murder”. In a plain and blunt writing style,
the author relates the events of that era - the Good, Bad, Ugly, Sad , Happy, and Comic - in Las Vegas history
when criminal elements directed much of what happened in this city. The book is jammed packed with facts
about the characters - criminal, political, Hollywood celebrity types, and colorful locals - that played
significant parts in this time period of the city‘s development. It relates some previously unknown or little
know tidbits such as the fact that for a period of that time, the mob declared Las Vegas a safe city. That
meant, no mob contract to kill someone could be fulfilled in Las Vegas. It then goes on to describe some
people who did not believe that and left the city for some family event - wedding - holiday etc - and were
promptly killed.
JUST SOME REMINDERS
In addition to an ever changing stock of great books, the Library has a large number of jig-saw puzzles of
varying sizes, a selection of books on CD, and from time to time a number of DVD movies. Once again, it
might pay you to drop in when you get a chance. The number on the bottom of each book is the date of publication. It can be an aid, if you are trying to read an author’s work in order.
Over the recent weeks, there have been some significant changes in the arrangement of the library shelves.
Now, all Hardback Mystery fiction are filed on adjoining shelves (22) & (23). Paperback Mystery are filed
on shelves (9) & (10). All General Fiction - Hardback and Paperback - is on shelf (6). All Biographies are
filed on shelf (5).
Please place all donations/returns near the fireplace. All donations are reviewed for condition, age (old travel
guides, financial and medical books are not shelved), and number that book already on the shelf. Then all
newly donated books are dated and stamped.
One of the earliest Library Volunteers was Jean Hamilton. Jean has left Los Prados to move closer to her
family. We wish her well and give a “ Big Thanks” for all her great work. We also welcome the newest
volunteers - Judy Cooper ( Desert Fountains) and Suzanne Rayno (Cliff Rose Shores)
Neal Schmitt (702) 240-6404
[email protected]
From the LOS PRADOS DUST DEVILS CAR CLUB
Hello Los Prados this is Marvin with the Dust Devils car club.
We are a club for anyone interested in talking about, looking at, or driving
anything with or without a motor. The membership is made up of folks that live in Los
Prados and outside of Los Prados. The club meets the last Monday of the month (except for
Holidays and in December) at the Los Prados club house in the Cypress Room at 6:00 p.m.
The date this month is June 27, 2016. Dinner is optional, but conversation and fellowship is
standard. Members participate in various charity events throughout the year as well as
hosting our own CRUSIN’ BLOCK PARTY charity car show in October.
I was driving back from California and even though it was a prefect day for driving, good
visibility, no wind, and temperature less than 90 degrees, I noticed several cars along the
side of Interstate 15 with the hoods up and steam or smoke billowing out or cars with tire
problems and even one car that went careening off the road and into the desert sand. The
driver wasn’t hurt but I am sure he was wishing he had gotten plenty of sleep the night
before or had at least stopped at Barstow for a break. My point is, there are a few things to
think of before hitting the highway. (4813 Intrepid)
First of all buckle up and don’t drive impaired. A drowsy driver even on a relatively straight
road will eventually veer off the road or run into who knows what. Get plenty of rest the
night before and take breaks from driving. Give full attention to the road and avoid
distractions such as cell phones. Observe the speed limits; driving too fast or too slow can
increase your chances of being in a collision. Turn your headlights on as dusk approaches.
Now for your vehicle. Maintenance isn’t just an important way to extend the life of the
vehicle, it is a major safety issue. One of the most common maintenance problems that can
lead to an accident is improper tire pressure. Uneven tire pressure or tire pressure that is too
low or too high can lead to a blowout especially in high performance cars and heavy
vehicles like SUVs. Check tire pressure when the tires are cold and take it to the suggested
pressure in your owners manual. Next, check the fluids in your vehicle. While the engine is
cold check the coolant, oil and break fluid levels. If it is time to get the oil changed, do it
before you leave. A long trip can put additional stress on your engine. Keeping fluids at
proper levels will help you avoid unnecessary breakdowns and maybe even an accident.
Also, wash your vehicle or at a minimum clean the windows and headlights for best
visibility day and night.
Well, that is it for this month. Once again, come visit with us on the last Monday of the
month, June 27th at 6:00 p.m. in the Cypress room at the Los Prados club house and did I
mention there are no dues. For more information please check our website,
www.lospradosdustdevils.com or telephone 702-807-7431.
As Pop used to say, “Now where are those keys? They are never where I
left them.”
Keep your shiny side up.
Beauriful Hybrid Iris
Rizoens
For Sale $5.00 each
Ride to and from Airport
Reliable Los Prados Resident
$45 one way 80 Round Trip
Call early to make reservations
702-395-0753
Estate Sizing down Sale
June 2nd, 3rd, & 4th
At 5120 Burr Oak in Palm View
8:00am to 2:00pm
$5.00 Bags
Make us an offer we can’t refuse!!!
Bring your own bags and truck to find many
treasures you thought you didn't need; but
want !!
Everything in excellent condition!!
2 Los Prados Ladies
There for you, when you’re Not
Pets, plants, homecare or mail
Whatever you need—give us a call
Honest reliable, reasonable rates
Linda 702-395-0753
Vickie 702-358-6839
GoGo Elite Scooter
New batteries, always used inside, like new
$475.00
Elliptical workout machine
Like new
$295.00
Call Sheila 702-232-4959
Want to help others?
Want to contribute to the
community?
Want to make new friends?
BECOME A
ROTARIAN !
Rotary International is made up of over
34,000 clubs in more than 200 countries
and geographical areas. It’s 1.2 million
members from a global network of business and professional leaders who volunteer their time and talents to serve
their communities and the world. Membership, open to men and women of all
ages, is by invitation.
The award-winning Rotary Club of
North Las Vegas is the home of Happy
Feet, Teachers Grants for literacy,
Adopt-a-School and The Bear Project.
Our youth-oriented projects include
RYLA, and Interact Club, Safe
Halloween and Santa Clothes.
We meet at Los Prados Golf and Country
Friday mornings at 7:15 a.m.
Come and see what we are all about. Call Al at
(734) 323-5800 to attend a complimentary meeting.
Vehicle Stickers for 2016
are available at the
clubhouse. You will need to
provide current
registration for all vehicles
and current drivers license
SNWA
Rebate of
$2.00 per
Square foot
Transportation
Airport
Shopping/Errands
Light Meals Prepared
Doctors Appointments
702-645-9891
Elder companion Care
More than a friend...I am here for you
CPR certified
Harriet Goldstein
[email protected]
Serving West Las Vegas
$70/hr for two cleaners
$75 Minimum
Includes TWO cleaners for 1 hour
Licensed & Insured
YOUR AD HERE
Book
Club
12:00pm
Senior
Solo
7pm
ACC
Meeting
7pm
Compliance
Meeting
9am
Executive
Board
Meeting
4pm
Open
Board
Meeting
7pm
Car
Club
6pm
LPWC
Luncheon
ACC
Meeting
7pm
To:
June 2016
A Newsletter of the Los Prados Board of Directors