lodge log - Blue Lake Springs Homeowners Association

LODGE LOG
Blue Lake Springs Homeowners’ Association
Sept. 2015
Welcome Back Potluck!!
Labor Day Weekend
BBQ
Saturday, September 5, 2015
You are all invited to join us for the first Potluck of the season on Wednesday, September 9 at Snowflake Lodge. Join your friends & neighbors for
tasty food & exciting Bingo on the second Wednesday of each month. Social
time & appetizers begin at 5:30pm. BYOB as we will no longer be serving
wine. Enjoy a sit down dinner with dessert at 6:15pm. The fun continues
with 5 games of lively Bingo after dinner. If you would like to be added to
the Potluck calling list, please contact Maureen Dinnocenzo 209-890-3369
or 209-795-3226.
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2015 Calendar of Events
Tuesday Evening Bridge
Every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Bruce Utter 890-7643
Thursday Morning Duplicate Bridge
Second Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Bev Vasquez 795-1356
Friday Morning Bridge
Every Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Bobbie Neely 795-7815
Debbie Kushnir 795-0600
(Please note for all bridge groups,
please call ahead to save a spot)
If there is any member
who knows of someone
who may need a get well
card or sympathy card,
please call the Sunshine Lady,
Joan Shawver at 209-795-5619.
Potluck
Second Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
(September 2015 through May 2016)
Maureen Dinnocenzo 795-3226 or
890-3369
Mahjong
Every Wednesday at 10 a.m.
(May 2015 through October 2015)
Sandy Stowe 810-9692
Mahjong
First and Third Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Leni Salayko 795-7166
IMPORTANT!
In case of emergency it is important
that BLS be able to get a hold of
members. If you have a new phone
number or you are unsure if we
have your phone number, please
email your current phone number to
us at [email protected].
Texas Hold’em:
Second Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
(September 2015 through May 2016)
Cathy Fitzpatrick 795-4806
Louise Cooke 795-4657
Labor Day BBQ
Saturday, September 5 6 p.m.
Murder Mystery Dinner
Saturday, October 17
Holiday Brunch
Sunday, November 29
New Year’s Eve Party
Thursday, December 31
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Hello Fellow Blue Lake Springs Members!
September has arrived and Autumn is right around the corner. I’m sure all of you, like me, are hoping and
praying for rain, rain, rain (and snow), but not too early or too much…just the right amount. If we could only
dial in the rain as we need it. But, since we can’t, I’m ready for whatever Mother Nature gives us. I’ll take anything that puts a dent in the drought.
This time of year also tends to get a little quieter on our mountain, but there is still plenty of time to enjoy the
outdoors so I hope you come up and take advantage of all we have to offer. For those of us that live up here I
hope you do the same. And everyone please partake in the delicious meals served at our restaurant. It’s hard
to beat the price for the quality meal you’ll enjoy.
I want to thank the BLS staff for another great job making our members happy. After all the only reason we
exist is to serve the membership so a job well done! During my visits to the lodge, whether I’m on the grounds
or in the restaurant, I see lots of smiling faces and the property looks beautiful despite our water issues.
I also want to recognize the board members for their leadership with our committees. We have a ‘Murder Mystery Night’ event coming up soon and planning for the New Year’s Eve party is well under way. There are
many activities you can enjoy and the best way to check out what’s going on, and when, is to go to our website www.blsha.com.
We’re still working on the bathroom restoration/rebuild project at Fly-in Lake with the desire to commence
work this Fall. The Finance committee started work on the 2016 budget and I’ve challenged them to prepare a
long range look at our reserve account (anticipated expenses for each of the next 30 years). This effort will
put us in position to understand how much money will be required to cover asset maintenance and replacement in future years, as well as determine the correct amount of annual assessments to collect. This work
really is a must if we want to build and retain a solid financial position for our HOA for years to come. I can’t
emphasize how important this effort is.
I’ll close with a note about a buddy of mine, you see, he's addicted to brake fluid. But he tells me not to worry;
he can stop at any time…
Kevin Andel, President
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Save the Date
The Blue Lake Springs Holiday Brunch will be held the
Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 29th
11:00 a.m. Hosted Refreshments
11:30 a.m. Brunch Buffet
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VOLUNTEERS IN PREVENTION (VIP)
I am again going to address the dead Beetle Tree issue for the umpteenth time. When you come to your
home here on the Labor Day weekend you are going to
be shocked at all the dead Beetle trees or the logs laying
on the ground from these being cut down.
Many of you have received agreements from PG&E
(ARCT, PG&E Contractor) to allow them to cut down
dead trees on your property that threaten their Power Lines. Any of you receiving these
forms it is best you sign these right away and send them back. PG&E is in our Subdivision
now cutting down these trees. This work is being done by PG&E at no cost to you. You will
be responsible to get the logs removed from your property and the slash from those trees.
Some of you will have more dead trees on your property that PG&E did not mark to be taken down by them. You are responsible to hire someone to take these trees down and remove them from your property. This dead tree issue is huge here and we do not have
enough resources on the mountain to get them down quickly and removed. Go to our web
site, blsvip.com and look up the lot cleaners list and you will find a very short list of tree fallers to contact to get your work done. At this time most of these, if you were to call right now,
are schedule as far out as end of September or into October before they will get to your
work.
There are many issues that are a result of this large amount of dead trees that are
becoming critical for us in the Ebbetts Pass area. The worst is we are running out of place’s
to take these logs to. Secondly we are having issues cost wise of getting rid of the slash
from these trees and there is more. I have spent numerous hours and attended many meetings working on this Beatle issue and the dead trees for 3 years now and tried to get concessions and help from several agencies without much success. So we have what we have
and will have to deal with it the best we can. Yes it is ugly and costly. If you live here all the
time it wears on you every day.
For those of you that have the money to afford trying to save your trees that are not
dead yet there are companies that can spray them with a material that can fend off the Beetle but is no Guarantee. Some tree fallers have used this before they cut beetle trees down
and they feel it has been successful. Some of these companies in the area that I have
heard do this spraying are: Tri County Pest Control – 209-795-5979, Anchor Pest Control –
209-536-1981, Foothill Pest Control – 800-464-3772, Clark Pest Control – 209-795-1010.
Look in your Calaveras Phone book for others. Continue on Page 7
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The prediction by Foresters is that Blue Lake Springs will lose over 1,000 trees this
year and we are well on our way to seeing this happen. Wish I could be more upbeat in this
article this month but this is what I am dealing with every day. You need to know about it.
Your CAL FIRE VIP Coordinator, Pete Padelford
SNOWFLAKE LODGE
HOURS:
FRIDAY/ SATURDAY 5:30 pm - 8:30
THE LODGE WILL BE OPEN SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 6th 2015 FROM 5:30-8:30 PM
Come in and join us for dinner Friday and Saturday! Enjoy the beautiful
weather while you can with Deck dining*. Looking for something more casual?
Try our Bar Menu, which offers appetizers and a lighter faire (no reservation
required)! Or make a reservation to join us in the dining room, where you can
enjoy dinner prepared by Lodge Chef Marc Kirby and his staff. We look forward to seeing you soon!
For Dinner reservations please call 209-795-2357. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space
allows. *Deck dining will be available weather permitting, through Mid September. Seating
is first come basis.
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Texas Hold’em
Monthly Texas Hold’em tournaments
will begin Thursday, September 10.
Texas Hold’em
2nd Thursdays at 2:00 pm (September through May) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Check-in: 1:30pm
Play Time: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Entrance Fee: $5.00
All prizes are gift certificates to the restaurant
Snowflake Lodge members must accompany their guests (members are allowed up to 6 guests).
To reserve your seat and a seat for your guests… send an email to Louise Cooke at
[email protected] and include the names of any guests. If you need to cancel, email as soon as
possible. Please make sure you type “Texas Hold’em” in the subject line.
This year we are offering lessons on rules and strategy just before play from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Just
come on into the lodge, sit back and have some fun learning this unique game!
The end of the season annual “Texas Hold’em” Tournament will be held in May 7, 2016. To qualify for
the tournament you must have played in at least 2 of the 7 monthly games.
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WELCOME NEW OWNERS
Gregory & Teri Applequist
Unit 1
Charles & Lillian Calderhead
Unit 2
Erick & Krystle Martin
Unit 2
Scott Blandford
Unit 3
Kevin & Kelly Smith
Unit 5
Michael & Barbara Mehan
Unit 7
Shannon Hughey
Unit 8
Dean & Susan Bradley
Unit 9
Michael & Maureen Eastman
Unit 9
Vincent & Rachel Friedman III
Unit 9
Frances Boudart
Unit 10
Marni Fischer & Jean Shrem
Unit 10
Zakary & Lindsey Akin
Unit 11
Jeremy & Kristine Hurley
Unit 12
Robert & Lisa Dieterich
Unit 13
Michael & Lorraine Sommers
Unit 13
Howard & Michelle Fletcher
Unit 13
Hugo & Martha Aguilera
Unit 13
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Blue Lake Springs Homeowners’ Association
Office Hours
Tuesday-Saturday ~ 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Office Phone: (209) 795-2357 ~ Fax: (209) 795-4438
Email: [email protected]
Post Office Box 712, Arnold, CA 95223
Web Site: www.blsha.com
Snowflake Lodge Restaurant
Friday and Saturday 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please Call for Reservation (209) 795-2357
Summer Recreation (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Recreation Office Phone (209) 795-4009
Email: [email protected]
Board of Directors Meetings
Third Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Blue Lake Springs
Mutual Water Company
Board Meetings: Second Saturday, 9 a.m.
Office Phone: 209-795-7025
Emergency: 209-795-7030
Post Office Box 6015, Arnold , 95223
Office is located next to the Arnold Post
Office at 1011 Blagen Road
Administration
General Manager,
Tony Abila
Assistant General Manager,
Marsha Hampton
Snowflake Lodge Restaurant
Lodge Operations Manager,
Amber Meyer
Snowflake Lodge Chef,
Marc Kirby
Board of Directors
President, Kevin Andel
Vice President, Michele Stahlberg
Facilities
Facilities Manager, Mark Owens
Treasurer, Mike McAtee
Secretary, Linda Penney
Summer Recreation
Summer Recreation Director,
Judith Anderson
Assistant Recreation Director
Nicole Conner
Director, Jimmy Cooke
Director, Christine Gosswiller
Director, Robert Podesta
Your Association welcomes letters from members and well
publish them in the Lodge Log on a space available basis.
If necessary they will be edited for style and shortened to
200 words. Letters will not be returned to author. Formal
policy is on file at the Association office. Members should
Security
Vernon Nicholson
The Lodge Log is published by the Blue Lake Springs Homeowners’ Association in accordance with the By-Laws of
the Association. Manager: Tony Abila Production: Blue Lake Springs HOA Staff
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