From the Chief Operating Officer….

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….
Now that the final figures for 2015-16 are in, the preview I provided last month proved to be
pretty accurate.
The general category of Administration, Loop Road, Maintenance and Security closed the year
a plus $61,411, but as I said previously that figure is a little misleading as it contains $52,000
in unbudgeted violation fines and late fees which must be accrued as revenue, but are
sometimes not collected. Despite higher than budgeted expenses for legal services, lower
than budgeted expenses for bad debt, health insurance and our contract with Securitas
resulted in total expenses which were almost exactly as budgeted (a difference of $2,000).
Golf was a pleasant surprise as a very strong February (great weather) enabled us to meet the
revenue target for the year, which together with lower than anticipated expenses for health
insurance, gasoline, electricity and water resulted in a plus $77,222 figure for the fiscal year.
That is a much better result than we were looking at when we were developing the budget
back in November.
Food and Beverage dropped a bit in February, but still had a plus $9,135 for the year based on
strong sales (+$52,000) and quite naturally higher expenses for labor and cost of goods that
come with more business.
Reserves are in great shape ($3,435,779) as we prepare to address the wrought iron fence
issue. We are currently investigating further the notion of repair and paint rather than replace,
but experts in the field have told us informally that repair/paint may actually be even more
costly than replacement. It is important to realize that these fences are 30 years old and that
money has been accumulating in the reserve fund for their eventual replacement. In a very
real sense, homeowners have already paid for the replacement and now it’s time to do the
work.
Available cash balances ($972,685) are up about $65,000 from the same time last year which
is a significantly smaller increase than in the previous year when the number was $111,000.
As I have reported before, the 16-17 budget contains planned expenses $77,234 greater than
planned revenues; it is very likely that the 16-17 year end figure will show a slight decrease in
available cash which would be the first step in what we want to accomplish-lowering the cash
balance, but keeping it at a safe level.
Aged owner balances increased about $26,000 for the fiscal year; since violation fines
increased about $30,000 there was a decrease in the other categories. Our delinquent
assessment rate remains at an enviably low rate of 1.1%
As always, I invite your questions and comments at [email protected]
Pat Calnon
Los Prados Community Association
Income & Expense Summary
From the Chief Operating Officer….
Dear Residents,
We have formed a committee for the restaurant/bar renovation planned for
September. There are forms available at the front desk for any resident
having suggestions for this project to provide their input to the committee.
The fencing project is on-going. We hope to have bids to open at the April
board meeting.
Finally, I encourage everyone to be aware of the Rules & Regulations.
Copies are available at the front desk.
As always, thank you for your continued support and
feedback.
Cordially,
Margaret Thayer
Chief Operating Officer
President’s Column...
I wish to congratulate Pat Calnon, Cheryl Wiehl and Gary Daffenberg for winning the
election to the Board of Directors who will serve for a period of two years.
I would like to thank the previous Board of Directors members, Mike Ferrell and John
Dempsey for the contributions they have made to our community.
Hopefully, I can continue to serve this community to the best of my ability and have the
support of all home owners.
We will continue to have our normal executive meetings on the second Tuesday and
open board meeting on the third Tuesday of each month. I hope that we have everyone
attending so we can make this community united once again.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Edward Ujifusa,
President
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 April 7th & 21st 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
702-396-3713
LOS PRADOS
WOMENS CLUB
CHRIS SUMMERS
702-685-3394
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.
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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
comunitydwellinglive.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.
Los Prados Women's Club Spring Rummage Sale
Nothing compares to the Los Prados Women's Club Rummage
Sale. Don't miss out on the opportunity to join us for this
fun event on April 16, 7:00 a.m. 'til NOON.
There are opportunities to volunteer, men & women, on the day
of and before the sale, drop Off Friday 4/15 FROM 7:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.
Get the word out, invite your friends and neighbors so they can
get in on the great bargains.
ALL proceeds will benefit LPWC charity fund.
Los Prados Golf & Country Club
5150 Los Prados Circle (Off Lone Mtn. between Jones & Decatur)
A committee has been formed to discuss the future of the retention
basin. The committee's purpose is to evaluate the use of the
property with the best interest of the entire Los Prados Community in
mind. The committee is securing resident input, reviewing the
engineering and appraisal reports, and formulating suggestions for
the property usage.
Want to save trees and help Los Prados save
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via E-mail
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.
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!
April plans are hosted by Bobbi Hill and Joanne Green.
Don’t Eat Alone at the Clubhouse … every third Wednesday of the month.
The next one is April 20th at 5:00 P.M. Call a friend and go!
Happy Hour ideas and/or Spur of the Moments call Bobbi 702-656-5214
April 19th MY FAIR LADY-Summerlin Library…call Bobbi Hill 702-656-5214 or Joanne
Green....702-586-1604
Leave Club at 6:30 P.M. Call Bobbi or Joanne for details
Mike Bonaventura is scheduling poker games… call Mike at 702-655-7514
Diana Heil is also scheduling scrabble games…call Diana at 702-646-4989
As mentioned previously, we have a new meeting format. 1 or 2 members will sign up for
one month to plan the events! Please sign up at the meeting or call Phyllis Reff!!!
Best Birthday wishes to all Solos celebrating an April birthday! (5209 Tamanar)
Call Phyllis Reff 702-658-8225 to join or for suggestions.
Hope to see you at our next meeting on April 6th … 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
Spring is Here
The weather is very pleasant, the golf course is in excellent shape; it’s time to get “full
swing” into golf. If you need a tune up, come see Jerry Dunlop for a golf lesson.
April Tournaments
-No scheduled homeowner eventsHomeowner Tee Times
Just a reminder; as a homeowner you have the ability to make tee times two weeks in
advance. That is four days before the general public can make a tee time. Please take
advantage of this opportunity and secure the tee time you are hoping for.
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!!
Golf Humor
Two golfers were sitting at the 19th hole discussing their games this year when one says to
the other, "My game is so bad this year I had to have my ball retriever re-gripped!"
Enjoy your Golf!
Jerry Dunlop, PGA
Director of Golf
LOS PRADOS WOMENS
NINERS
The Niners have been taking advantage of the great spring weather that April brings. Mild
temperatures and lots of sun have increased the number of golfers who come out to play. As
of April 1st, our summer hours will be in effect. Tee times begin at 8 A.M. All golfers are to
be present at least 20 minutes prior to our starting time. Please remember to sign up at least 1
week prior to golf. You have 48 hours to cancel before our tee time.
Our March tournament allowed us bring our highest scored holes to par before calculating our final average.
The winners were:
1st Place: (tie) Evelyn Johnson and Ellen Dunning with a score of 41.
2nd Place: Stephanie Cooper with a score of 44
3rd Place: Pam Tallent with a score of 45
Congratulations to all our winners!
If you would like to find out more about The Niners, come join us on Thursday mornings at 8 AM or call Ellen Dunning for details at (702) 278-9093.
Joan Nazer
Niners News Editor
LOS PRADOS WOMENS GOLF
ASSOCIATION
We are DELIGHTED that our ranks are growing by leaps and bounds!! A
very warm welcome to our newest members Paulette Byrnes, Renee
Kositchek, Barbara Price, Diana Pryor, Ruth Wright, and a welcome back to Maggie Bowgren.
Lots of activities in the spring… We’ll have the results of the President’s Cup in next month’s newsletter, as
well as Low Gross/Low Net for both March and April. And don’t forget to sign up for our LPWGA Club
Championship on May 11 and 18.
Mark your calendars for an LPWGA members meeting on April 6 after golf.
After Round One of Team Play, our LPWGA Team is tied for 2nd and 3rd over net. Thanks to our first
round players: Sandi Fuerstenberg, Linda Chandler, Arlene Ternes, Debbie Rainey, Karen Bernard, Bonnie Thompson, Judy Cooper, and Gail Chow. And, keep up the good work with play at Wild Horse and
Oasis in March, and Bear’s Best in April. Los Prados is hosting Team Play at our course on May 16. Will
have results in the May Newsletter.
A very Happy Birthday in April to: Cheryl Austin, Kathy Lindow, Mary Ellen Russell,
Cheryl Wiehl, and Ruth Wright.
And, Toots, we miss seeing you on the links.
Palm View Village News / Events
Our village and guests are all anxiously awaiting our next event, which is going to be much different
than other years. We will still have the wine tasting at various homes in the village followed by Cinco
deMayo Themed celebration at the Club House. Tacos, Cheese Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Mexican Rice and
a Mexican Desert will be served.
Our board will continue to plan for the remaining events for this year, trying to be the best village in
bringing people and neighbors together.
The dates are as follows: Spring Cinco de Mayo 5/1/16, Octoberfest 10/16/16 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. 5441 Honey Mesquite
Finally, some important quotes; Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
Yours Truly
Jerry Wyszomirski
Notes from the Los Prados Golf Association (LPGA)
April 2016
From the Tournament Chair:
Event
Club Championship
Independence
Day
Night Tournament
Day/Date
Saturday &
Sunday/ May
21 & 22
Sunday/ July 3
Time
Info
Tee Times
Awards & Raffle at 5:00 PM Sunday
6:30 Tee times
Flag Tournament
Saturday/ Sep- 4:30 PM Shot- Glow Ball. Burgers and Hot Dogs
tember 10
gun Start
at the turn
SaturShotgun
*Calcutta
day/October
Start/Time
Format TBA
15
TBA
**Ladies’ InvitaWednesday/
tional
October 26
Sunday/ No- 8:30 AM ShotThanksgiving
Turkey Shoot 4 person scramble
vember 20
gun Start
*Men’s Club Tournament **LPWGA Tournament
All LPGA tournaments are handicapped. Anyone with a Los Prados handicap may
play in an LPGA tournament. Those without a Los Prados handicap may play but as a
“scratch golfer” (0) handicap.
2016 course closure and overseed dates are September 12 through 30.
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…..
The Importance of Being Able to Identify Your Ball: I know from experience that
some of us may have, at one time, hit the wrong ball. It can happen to the best of us.
The results can be disastrous.
David Feherty does a stand-up show that is quite spectacular. It's all about his
life in golf, the drinking and lots of stories about life on the tour. Here's one of his stories:
It was back in the 70s and a soon-to-be prominent golfer (Ray Floyd) was playing at Augusta for
his first Masters. Back then the players could not bring their own caddies but had to use one of
the locals. Floyd told the caddy master he wanted a big fellow who could handle his bag, but who
also would keep quiet, no advice needed.
The caddy who was assigned Floyd said, "Hello Mr. ...........".
Floyd said "Hello." And followed that with, "That's the last I want to hear from you."
Everything went well until the 10th hole when Floyd pushed his drive into the right trees on the
par 4.
After surveying the scene he said out loud, "I'm going to hit a low fade out through that opening
to carry and land mid green and then roll over the crest down near the hole."
Surprisingly he pulled it off exactly and turned to his caddy and said, "How's that?"
The caddy spoke for the first time and said, "That wasn't your ball".
We'd Like to Hear from You: During our February board meeting, we spent a lot of time discussing our next
Calcutta. Participation has been dwindling over the past few years, and we would like to turn that around. Here
are some of the things we discussed:
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The entry fee will be $50 (exclusive of greens fees). That would cover the normal entry fee, team skins,
and contribution to the prize money pool. There will be no mandatory team purchase, as was done in the
past.
Eliminate door prizes, and put that money into the prize money pool. The number of places paid for the
tournament competition would be increased from approximately 1/3 to ½ of the entrants.
Tournament format would be a 4 man scramble, with members forming their own teams. Team handicaps
would be 80% of the average team handicap. The person whose ball position is selected for the succeeding
shot may not hit that shot (except for balls on the green).
On the Thursday night before the tournament, you will still have the opportunity to purchase a team.
Teams will be auctioned off to the highest bidder, and that prize money pool will be separate from the
tournament prize money pool. We will pay three places (win, place, and show). A para mutual will also be
available. At this event, there will be a “no-host” bar. (4820 Intrepid)
Participation is limited to members of the Men's Club who have played in at least
10 competitions since the last Calcutta.
Please let us know what you think. You may contact one of your officers (Tim Marcovich, Gary Daffenberg, Jim Manos, Pat Devries, Doug Jensen, Zip Zipperer), or you
can email me your thoughts to [email protected].
Reminder: We play all competitions and tournaments according to USGA rules. This
means that you DO NOT improve your lie in the fairway or rough, and all balls in play
must be putted into the hole.
LOS PRADOS BOOK CLUB
For April, we will read We Are Called to Rise by Laura McBride
Three lives are bound together by a split-second mistake, and a child’s fate hangs in the
balance.
What happens next will test—and restore—your faith in humanity.
Far from the neon lights of the Vegas strip, three lives are about to collide. A middle aged woman
attempting to revive her marriage. A returning soldier waking up in a hospital with no memory of
how he got there. A very brave eight-year-old immigrant boy.
This is a story about families—the ones we have and the ones we make. It’s a story about America
today, where so many cultures and points of view collide and coexist. We Are Called to Rise challenges us to think about our responsibilities to each other and reminds us that no matter how cruel
life can be in a given moment, it is ultimately beautiful to live, and live fully.
May will find us reading Orphan Train by Christine Baker Kline.
Christina Baker Kline’s Orphan Train is an unforgettable story of friendship and second chances
that highlights a little-known but historically significant movement in America’s past—and it includes a special PS section for book clubs featuring insights, interviews, and more.
Penobscot Indian Molly Ayer is close to “aging out” out of the foster care system. A community service position helping an elderly woman clean out her home is the only thing keeping Molly out of
juvie and worse…
As she helps Vivian sort through her possessions and memories, Molly learns that she and Vivian
aren’t as different as they seem to be. A young Irish immigrant orphaned in New York City, Vivian
was put on a train to the Midwest with hundreds of other children whose destinies would be determined by luck and chance.
Molly discovers that she has the power to help Vivian find answers to mysteries that have haunted
her for her entire life—answers that will ultimately free them both.
Rich in detail and epic in scope, Orphan Train is a powerful novel of upheaval and resilience, of unexpected friendship, and of the secrets we carry that keep us from finding out who we are.
NOTE CHANGE OF TIME
We meet the first Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Cyprus Room. Residents and
friends are welcome to attend our discussions. Those who can, stay for lunch afterwards.
For more information, contact Susan Rollins.
We are open to all residents of Los Prados and friends as well. We meet the first Wednesday
of the month at 11.30 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
LOCK THE DOORS! GRAB THE AMMO! THE MONSTERS ARE COMING!
There is no agreement on the top monster movies but there is a consensus on what
movies are among the best. So here they are - name that monster movie.
1) This 1979 first of a series stared Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt. It featured an extraterrestrial
creature that stalked and killed members of a space ship. Great success and winner of many awatds.
2) There have been several remakes of this 1933 movie about an ape that takes Manhattan by storm but the
original (especially the restored/uncut version) is still tops in my mind for its special effects and terror.
3) This 1954 movie is a monster cult movie; partially due to the fact that it was one of the first 3-D films. It
stared Denning, Carslon, and Julie Adams. They hunt for a mysterious Amazonian “Gill Man” creature.
4)The 1982 version of this movie placed higher than the 1972. The original about the monster found in the
Artic scared me for days; especially the scene when the finders discovered the shape of the buried object.
5) This classic 1935 movie stared Elsa Lanchester in the title role along with Boris Karloff. Basically the story
of a monster seeking female companionship. A pioneer of scary movies.
6)This 1986 movie stared Goldblum and Davis. It is about a man’s slow transformation into a common
annoying insect and the havoc he creates in that transformation.
7) After watching this 1942 horror movie staring Simone Simon and Tom Conway, you might view the feline
in your household in a different way. Made for a mere $113,000 it was a box office success and became a cult
classic.
8) This 1931 movie stared Bela Lugosi in the title role as a very unusual nobleman. It set the standard for the
many vampire movies to follow.
9)A 1981 movie about two young men backpacking through England. They get attacked by a special type of
creature. One gets killed; one gets away but soon realizes something bad is happening to him. At the next
several full moons, he becomes this type of creature and proceeds to terrorize a noted English city.
10) This 1968 zombie movie was made for $114,000 and grossed over $30 million (US & Abroad). It’s a cult
classic about a small group of people being attacked by an army of zombies.
WHO SAID THAT? - ANSWERS
1) President Harry Truman; 2) President John F. Kennedy; 3) Will Rogers; 4) Thomas Edison; 5) Never actually said in the movie Casablanca. Ilsa says “Play it, Sam”; 6) President Theodore Roosevelt; 7) Mae West; 8)
Vince Lombardi; 9) Another quote never actually written in the Holmes books; 10) General George S. Paton,
Jr.; 11) Benjamin Franklin; 12) Will Rogers
ALTERNATE HISTORY - YOU COULD GET HOOKED!
Admittedly, the Alternate History genre is not for everyone. However, if you are a history buff or a “What If?”
wonderer, you could be pleasantly surprised by the quality of the novels that fall in this genre. The idea of the
novels is to take a fact(s) of history and offer that “What If” question. For example - What if Germany had
won the War in Europe before the US entered? That is premise of several writers including “SS-GB” (1979)
by Len Deighton, “The Fatherland” (1994) by Robert Harris, and “The Darkest Hour” (2014) and “The
British Lion” (2015) by Tony Schumacher. Also, authors such as Douglas Niles and Michael Dobson have
written on alternate WWII history. Currently, Amazon TV is airing a series called “The Man in the High
Castle” based on the 1962 book by Philip K. Dick. Premise is a Nazi occupation of a portion of the US.
If the Civil War is your interest, you can read numerous books by Harry Turtledove about the Civil War
ending in a stalemate and resulting in two separate nations aka the Korean War Truce. The author takes these
two nations through all of our recent historical events i.e. WWI, the Depression, WWII and alike. Newt
Gingrich and William R. Forstchen are other writers in this area with novels on both WWII ( Pacific Theater)
and the outcome of various Civil War battles.
Neal J. Schmitt - (702) 240-6404
[email protected]
From the LOS PRADOS DUST DEVILS CAR CLUB
We are looking for new members so if you own a classic vehicle, a brand new vehicle,
or anything in between here is your chance. We are a club for anyone interested in
automobiles whether modern or vintage. The membership is made up of people that
live in Los Prados and outside of Los Prados. We meet the last Monday of the month
except when that day is a holiday and no meeting in December. The meeting this
month will be held on Monday, April 25th at the Los Prados club house in the Cypress Room at 6:00 pm.
This is a social meeting with dinner being optional and did I mention that there are no dues to join. For
more information check out our website lospradosdustdevils.com or call 702-807-7431.
Last month I started talking about muscle cars in general. Remember the Rocket 88 the first car recorded to
receive the name muscle car. In the 60’s and 70’s things really began to heat up in the muscle car category.
In the months to come we will take a look at how the BIG 3 (car companies) made their entry into this
category and some cars around the club that are representative of the era.
General motors came out in a big way with the SS package which was available for every 2 door coupe or
convertible made. One very popular car at this time was the newly introduced Chevelle. The wheel base on
the Chevelle was the same as that of the 55 to 57 Chevy and in 1964 the Malibu SS package also revived
the 283 Power-Pak V8 (220 hp) from the same past era. While the 1964 Malibu SS may have recalled
past glories, the new 'muscle car' future for Chevelle took on a new body style and the SS 396
badge with special paint designs and a top 375 hp engine. 1968 gave way to the Second
Generation Chevelle which proved to be the most popular of all. Black-accented Super Sports
rode F70x14 red-stripe tires and carried a standard 325-horsepower 396-cubic-inch Turbo-Jet V8
engine below the special twin-domed hood; 350 and 375-horsepower 396 engines could be
substituted at additional cost. The 1969 to 1972 Chevelle SS remained America’s favorite.
Around the club Mark and Linda Avey’s Chevelle SS, pictured below, is a good example this
muscle car.
Well, that’s it for this month. Once again, come join us April 25th at 6:00 pm at the club house for our
monthly meeting. As for car shows this month check out FUEL THE FIGHT car show and family fair
Saturday April 9th at Gaudin Ford 215 and Rainbow benefiting the Autism Foundation. You might also
want to stop by the Third Thursday Car Show and Festival at Village Square on April 21st.
Keep you shiny side up.
Marvin
Vehicle Stickers for 2016
are available at the
clubhouse. You will need to
provide current
registration for all vehicles
and current drivers license
Jewelry Party
“Open House”
Friday April 8 & Saturday April 9th
10AM TO 3PM
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.
Friday April 22 & Saturday April
23rd
10AM TO 3pM
Golf Cart for sale
New Batteries, Cover
$2,000
Ashton 702-645-6421
Saturday April 30th
10AM TO 3PM
Tan Golf Cart
New Batteries, Brakes
$1500.00
Call Joe
702-645-5477
Priced at Wholesale
“sold to casinos”
Light Refreshments
4901 Signal Dr.
Contact Harriet
702-645-9891
Queen Mattress, box Springs, & Metal frame
Paid 1500 selling for 600.00 OBO
Lazy boy Chair—Blue 100.00
Queen Mattress 250.00
Call Jim/Barb
702-693-6861
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]
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Pomegranate, Spinach
and Chicken Salad
Ingredients
2 organic chicken breasts
1 bunch of spinach
1 avocado
1/3 cup of black olives (chopped)
a dozen of cherry tomatoes (diced into quarters)
handful of broccoli (chopped)
handful of asparagus (chopped)
handful of pomegranate seeds
Dressing
½ tablespoon of pure honey
1 small piece of ginger (grated)
1 chilli
1 lemon
handful of fresh coriander (cilantro)
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Begin by making the dressing by juicing the lemon, grating the ginger and adding them to a bowl. Add
all of the rest of the ingredients for the dressing. Mix and set aside.
Marinate the chicken breasts with half of the dressing.
Steam the broccoli and asparagus for 8-10 minutes until they are soft but still have a bite to them.
Add the chicken breast to a frying pan and sauté for 10-15 minutes until they are fully cooked.
Chop the tomatoes into quarters, black olives into half’s and dice the avocado.
Now for the pomegranate…
As pomegranate juice stains, before you cut into the top of the fruit, make sure that you have an
apron to cover your clothes. Begin by removing the base and the crown of the fruit.
Create 6 gentle cuts (not too deep so you do not cut into the seeds).
Pry open the 6 cuts, gently, over a bowl. Once you have opened your pomegranate, turn it upside down, so the skin is facing up and begin tapping the fruit with a wooden spoon and the
seeds will simply drop in your hands. Repeat this process with the rest of the pieces.
Let’s begin to assemble our salad!
Place the spinach at the bottom of the bowl. Add broccoli asparagus, tomatoes, black olives and chicken. Add avocado and pomegranate seeds. Finally, drizzle the rest of the dressing, serve and enjoy!
Compliance
Meeting
9am
Book
Club
12pm
Senior
Solo
7pm
ACC
Meeting
7pm
LPWC
Luncheon
Executive
Board
Meeting
4pm
Open
Board
Meeting
7pm
Car
Club
6pm
ACC
Meeting
7pm
Passover
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April 2016
A Newsletter of the Los Prados Board of Directors