April 2013.pub - The Lakes at Castle Rock

Castle Rock Times
Volume 5 Issue 4
THE LAKES COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
April 2013
Rattlesnake Season
Special points of interest:
• RATTLESNAKE SAFETY
• SPRING PLANT PESTS
• MANY THINGS TO DO
Inside this issue:
Rattlesnake Season
1
Board Procedural
Changes
1
Parks & Rec Guide
2
Dispose-A-Med
2
Accounting
2
Real Estate
3
Spring Plant Pest
4
Things To Do
5
Social Notes & News
7
Bingo
7
Board Minutes
9
April Board Agenda
12
It's beautiful here in the Lakes. It's warming
up and the plants are blooming... and the
rattlesnakes have also come out to enjoy
the weather. There has been at least one
reported rattler sighting here in
the Lakes.
Eleven of the 13 Arizona species
live around Pima County. They
leave their dens in March and
April (depending on the weather)
and remain active until October.
According to the Arizona Star,
Tucson reports about 150 bites
over the course of the season.
Deaths, fortunately are very
rare. But to insure you aren't
one of the unfortunate few,
take the following precautions.
"First and foremost, watch where you put
your hands and feet," says Keith Boesen,
Director of the Arizona Poison and Drug
Information Center in Tucson. "Don't reach
into areas obscured by brush." As important, don't approach or harass rattlesnakes.
They can strike a distance up to twice their
body length. And their young are just as
viciously and poisonous as an adult. "If you
come across a snake, take one or two steps
back and you should be out of striking
range," Boesen said.
If you do get bit, there is only one thing to
do. Get to an emergency room immediately. There is plenty of anti-venom available this year. Don't cut, suck or apply a
tourniquet. While they look good on the
silver screen, those actions are likely to do
more harm than good.
"The bite and sting season is not exclusive
to rattlesnakes," Boesen said. "We usually
get about 2,500 scorpion stings a year.
Call 1-800-222-1222 any time of the day for
information on snakebites. The line is operated by the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center.
Take care of your dog as well.
There is a dog vaccine for rattlesnake bites. The vaccine is made
from snake venom and works in a
way so that if your dog is bitten, the
reaction to the bite is REDUCED and
may be delayed – it is not completely
eliminated, so a vaccinated dog bitten by a rattlesnake will still need
vet care as soon as possible. “The
rattlesnake vaccination costs
about $25, and can greatly reduce
the amount of anti-venom serum the dog
needs and the severity of the reaction to
the bite,” says Dr. Liz Koskenmaki, DVM.
Since each vial of anti-venom costs between
$500 to $1000, you are not only potentially
saving your dog’s life, but a lot of money!
Prevention is better than needing a cure.
Keep your dog on a 6 foot leash. It's the
law here and if you hear a rattle or see a
snake on the ground ahead of you, you can
control your pet and avoid the snake. Vets
say the vast majority of rattlesnake bites
occur when a dog is off-leash or on a flexilead.
Just like you, walk your dog on a trail and
choose wide trails or roads over narrow
brush-bordered trails if possible. That way
you are more likely to see a snake sunning
itself across your path, and be able to stop
and avoid it in time.
Procedural Changes At The Board Meetings
In order to make the meetings run more efficiently, the Lakes HOA Board of Directors have instituted two new
procedures at all Board meetings. During the Input time (6:30 to 7:00 pm), each homeowner will be limited to three
minutes. Second, committee reports will be submitted in writing to the Board members in advance of the meeting.
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2013 Board Members and Officers:
Mel Silverman
Chris Kaselemis
Steve Schuldenfrei
Frank Maier
Doug Baker
Terry Kellman
Shirley Henning
Chris Burt
Lee Smith
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director-at-Large
Director-at-Large
Director-at-Large
Director-at-Large
Director-at-Large
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Account Balances
ACCOUNT
March 2013
February 2013
OPERATING
$131,485.15
$124,049.01
RESERVE
$637,518.71
$673,542.62
DELINQUENT
$ 34,143.02
$ 33,540.72
PREPAID
OUTSTANDING (unpaid Bills)
$ 53,735.73
$ 12,583.36
$ 56,509.33
Parks and Recreation Summer Program Guide Now Available
Tucson Parks and Recreation Departments Summer 2013 Program Guide and Class Catalog has arrived, and copies
will be available for pick up at all Parks and Recreation facilities, including district offices, centers and pools on Friday, April 12. The summer issue can also be viewed on-line at: www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec.
The Program Guide contains complete information on leisure classes, swim lessons, summer KIDCO, aquatics,
sports programs, sports camps, registration and the Discount Program. In addition, the 72-page booklet contains
valuable information on other programs and services, including the Departments recreation, senior, and fitness centers, Reid Park Zoo, Tucson City Golf courses and 17 swimming pool locations.
Dispose-A-Med
The Pima County Sheriff's Department will be hosting Dispose-A-Med event on May 4, 2013, 8am - 12pm, 7575 E.
Speedway Blvd., (down Prudence past fire station). Tablets, capsules, liquids, and creams will be collected. Metal or
glass inhalation aerosol bottles, syringes, and epi-pens will not be accepted. For safety and confidentiality reasons,
any items turned over for collection cannot be returned. They do not accept drugs from commercial organizations.
For information about the disposal of needles and syringes, please visit the Pima County Health Department (http://
www.pimahealth.org/news/needle.asp ) website.
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Homes For Sale In The Lakes
According to the listings on www.realtor.com, as of April 15, 2013 the following houses were for sale in the Lakes.
The Castle Rock Times takes no responsibility for errors of commission, omission, accuracy, errors and/or changes.
This information is for your enjoyment only so, please don’t shoot the messenger. Instead, please consult a qualified
real estate agent to verify information and to receive additional details.
2510 Castle Rock Road
2418 N Lake Star Drive
4,279 Sq Ft house on a .54 acre lot
5 bed. 6 bath
$599,900
MLS: 21222011
2,335 Sq Ft house on a .11 acre lot
4 bed. 3 bath
$205,000
MLS: 21223345
9261 E Northview Court 9240 E Northview Court 4,279 Sq Ft house on a .61 acre lot
4 bed. 5 bath
$650,000
MLS: 21305265
2,905 Sq Ft house on a .41 acre lot
4 bed. 3 bath
$467,000
MLS: 21304070
9772 E. Rock Ridge Court 9721 E. Sandcastle Court 2,298 Sq Ft house on a .19 acre lot
4 bed. 2 bath
$319,900
MLS: 21309851
2292 N Split Rock Place
2,613 Sq Ft house
4 bed. 3 bath
$350,000 MLS: 21305382
2,176 Sq Ft house on a .17 acre lot
4 bed. 2 bath
$319,900
MLS: 21307156
2072 N Water View Court 4,657 Sq Ft house on a .23 acre lot
5 bed. 5 bath
$499,900
MLS: 21304427
No sign on property.
New this month.
Price reduced since last month’s issue
Recent Home Sales (as reported by Realtor.com and/or The Mitch Canin Group):
March 1, 2013 - 2560 N Lightning A Drive sold for $595,000.
February 22, 2013 - 2550 N Falling Water Court sold for $445,000.
February, 2013 - 2120 N. Water View Court sold for $399,000.
February, 2013 - 2411 N Emerald Lake Court sold for $190,000.
February, 2013 - 9804 E. Sandcastle Court sold for $320,000.
January, 2013 - 2630 N Creek Vista Drive sold for $245,000.
January 4, 2013 - 9537 E. Shadow Lake Court sold for $250,000.
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Spring Plant Pest
By Jon Gibson
Complete Landscaping
cosmetically unappealing but seldom damages the edible interior
of the fruit. Heavily infested plants
may drop their leaves prema-
Aphids are
yellow pearshaped inAs the plants start to grow in the
sects with
spring, so do the insects. Because
piercingof the frost this year, many plants
sucking
are susceptible to getting an infesmouthparts
tation. The most common insects
that allow
out right now are Aphids and spithem to
der mites. Both pests can be resuck the numoved with either the correct
tritious cell
pesticide or soapy water. But to
sap from
know what pesticide to use you
flowers, leaves, stems, and someneed to know what pest you have.
times roots, of many plants in our
turely.
landscapes and gardens. Aphids
If a spider mite infestation is susare soft-bodied insects that come
pected, hold a white piece of pain many shapes, sizes, and colors.
per beneath the branch and tap
The first indication of their presthe foliage sharply. Use a magnify- ence may be a shiny, sticky mateing lens to inspect the paper for
rial on the leaves. This liquid is
dislodged mites. They look like
called honeydew. Another sign is
tiny, moving specks. This method
curled, stunted leaves on new
also works well for diagnosing
growth in spring. Close inspection
thrips. If possible, you can look
will usually reveal the insect itself,
Spider mites feed by puncturing
closely
to
identify
whether
or
not
but don’t get in a hurry to use
plant tissue with piercing mouthany predatory mites are present.
pesticides. Aphids and the damage
parts. Chlorophyll is removed
This
close
inspection
is
crucial
to
they cause may appear unsightly;
along with plant fluids. As a result,
making proper management deci- however, this damage is usually
plants infested with spider mites
sions. If plant-feeding mites are not not serious and causes little longhave a white or yellow speckled
term harm to the plants they coloappearance. Fine webbing may also visible, try wiping the paper clean
with
your
hand
and
look
for
red
nize.
be visible. The plants look dull and
smudges. This is a sign of spider
unthrifty. Mites feed primarily on
mites. If no sign is present of exthe undersides of leaves, out of
isting spider mites, natural enesight and away from direct
sunlight. When mites feed on fruit, mies or environmental conditions
may have already reduced their
it causes bronzing or russetting.
This discoloration makes the fruit numbers.
Our thanks to Complete Landscaping and especially to Jon Gibson for this advice. Complete Landscaping has been keeping the common areas of the Lakes in the beautiful condition which makes the neighborhood so enjoyable and our guest’s envious. Jon is a
monthly contributor to your Castle Rock Times with great horticultural guidance.
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All Around
Tucson
Things to Do!
The following activities and information are supplied by The Tucson Convention and
Visitors Website (www.visittucson.org/events/calendar):
PCC Theatre Arts - The Diary of
Anne Frank - Now until Apr 21.
Pima Community College Theatre
Arts presents Pulitzer Prize winner
'The Diary of Anne Frank', directed
by Nancy Davis Booth in PCC
Black Box Theatre.
Arizona Theatre Company:
'Clybourne Park' - Now until Apr
27. Arizona Theatre Company presents the rich 2011 Pulitzer Prizewinning comedy, a story about race
and real estate in America, at the
Temple of Music and Art.
Arizona International Film Festival - Now until Apr 28. A showcase
of films in multiple categories encompassing contemporary cinema,
recently restored and newly discovered classics, and edgy films. The
Reed Frontier film competition presents awards in each category,
while special accolades to the best
Arizona film. Receptions, parties,
question-and-answer sessions, and
workshops take place at several
locations.
Butterfly Magic at the Gardens Now until Apr 30. Every day,
through April, Tucson Botanical
Gardens presents a live tropical
butterfly exhibit. View colorful butterflies fluttering in a special greenhouse and help support global efforts for sustainable conservation.
DeGrazia Way of the Cross Exhibition - Now until May 15. The annual showing of American painter
Ted DeGrazia's The Way of the
Cross is on display through Lent
with 15 original oil paintings the depict the suffering and crucifixion of
Christ at Gallery in the Sun. Instead
of the traditional 14 Stations of the
Cross, DeGrazia's collection culminates with the resurrection.
Carnival of Illusion - Now until
May 25. Carnival of Illusion presents a national-quality magic show
in an Old World setting, limited to
just 35 guests, at Doubletree by
Hilton Tucson, Reid Park Hotel.
Beginning Bird Walks & Open
House at Mason Center - Now
until May 25. Learn bird-watching
basics and how to identify backyard
birds commonly seen in the Tucson
area at the Mason Center on Saturdays. RSVP required.
Karl May Exhibit of Old West Artifacts - Now until May 30. Apache
Spirit Ranch exhibits items from
stories set in the American Old
West by best-selling German author Karl May, at Tombstone Historic Courthouse.
Arizona Smith and the Relic of
Doom - Now until Jun 2. The Gaslight Theatre presents a musical
adventure with Arizona Smith in the
quest for the Relic of Doom.
Action/Reaction Art Exhibit - Now
until Jun 3. The Temple Gallery
(Temple of Music and Art) is
pleased to present the work of Tucson artists Simon Donovan and
David Longwell in the exhibition
"Action/Reaction."
Lola Alvarez Bravo and the Photography of an Era - Now until Jun
23. The UA Center for Creative
Photography celebrates Lola Alvarez Bravo, one of Mexico's most
important photographers.
Tucson Padres Minor League
Baseball - Now until Aug 29
(various dates). Tucson's Triple-A
baseball team, the Tucson Padres,
the affiliate of the San Diego Padres, plays 72 home games at Tucson's Kino Stadium on summer
evenings, April - August.
Crystalline Treasures: The Mineral Heritage of China - Now until
Nov 28. The UA Mineral Museum's
new "Crystalline Treasures. The
Mineral Heritage of China" exhibit
will be on display seven days a
week through Thanksgiving, 2013.
AVA Amphitheater: Travis Tritt Apr 17. Casino Del Sol presents
country singer Travis Tritt with his
gutsy outlaw image, at Anselmo
Valencia Tori Amphitheater.
Invisible Theatre: The Fox on the
Fairway - Apr 17 - May 5. Invisible
Theatre presents a comedy about
love and golf by Ken Ludwig.
Local Food, Beer & Wine Tasting
- Apr 18. Experience the best of the
best at this First Annual Local Food,
Beer and Wine Tasting Event,
hosted by the Lodge on the Desert.
Actively participating in this event
will be Acacia, Feast, Pasco, Nimbus, 1055 Brewing, Dragoon, Borderlands, Dos Cabezas, Callaghan
Vineyards, Kief-Joshua Vineyards
and Flying Leap Vineyards and
Lodge on the Desert Plus there'll be
live music. Attendance is limited to
250 guests.
Stefan George at Old Town Artisans - Apr 18. Spend an evening
with award winning singer/songwriter and guitar player Stefan
George in the courtyard of La Cocina Restaurant at Old Town Artisans.
103rd Annual Pima County Fair Apr 18 - 28. Old-fashioned fair with
exhibits, food, stage concerts, and
other live entertainment, carnival
rides, educational exhibits, including a gem and mineral show at
Pima County Fairgrounds.
Rodriguez in Concert - Apr 19.
AVA Amphitheater presents Detroit
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singer-songwriter Rodriguez,
whose story and his cult album
Cold Facts is the basis for the 2013
Academy Award-winning documentary "Searching for Sugar Man."
The movie tells how this artist became a source of hope and inspiration to the anti-apartheid movement
in South Africa in the 1970s.
Ride of the Valkyries! - TSO Classic Series Finale - Apr 19 - 21.
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra
presents George Hanson, conductor, with Evelyn Glennie on percussion, at Tucson Music Hall.
Birdathon 2013 - Apr 19 - 28. Join
a team or a trip, and go out birding.
Celebrate Birdathon 2013 with a
Birdy BBQ on Saturday, May 11.
Donations are used by Tucson
Audubon Society for conservation
of bird habitats.
Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte
Carlo - Apr 20. UApresents hosts
the critically acclaimed Trocks, who
delight audiences worldwide with
their parodies of classical works
from "Swan Lake" to "Giselle" at UA
Centennial Hall.
5th Annual Charles Mingus
Hometown Jazz Festival - Apr 20.
The fifth annual Charles Mingus
Hometown Music Festival will take
place in Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora. Saturday's festivities
will begin with the dedication of the
Mingus Memorial Park on the corner of Western Avenue and Bejarano Street. The festival commemorates the April birthday of
world-renowned jazz composer,
band leader, and jazz bassist
Charles Mingus in his hometown of
Nogales, AZ.
Home Tour 2013: Historic Adobes of Barrio Viejo - Apr 20. Join
the Tucson Historic Preservation
Foundation for a tour of historic
homes from the early 1900s in the
extraordinary Barrio Viejo neighborhood in downtown Tucson.
Springfest Beer Festival - Apr 20.
Springfest, presented by the Arizona Craft Brewer's Guild, will emphasize Arizona's spring and summer suds, a plethora of brews in a
wide variety of styles, and live music from 80's and Gentlemen, Tucson Food Trucks, and great beer
fun. Arizona Craft Breweries and
National Craft Breweries will be on
site serving up specialty brews, rare
beers, and summer and spring delights.
Tucson Food Truck Roundup:
International Wildlife Museum Apr 20. Enjoy numerous inexpensive menu selections for the entire
family; tables and chairs will be set
up outside. Pets welcome outside.
Easy parking on site.
Tucson Masterworks Chorale: A
Night in Vienna - Apr 20. Tucson
Masterworks Chorale concert celebrates the music of Beethoven,
Haydn, Mozart and Schubert for
their annual fundraiser, at Grace St.
Pauls Episcopal Church.
Hansel and Gretel & Paquita - Apr
20 - 21. A fun-filled tale of two children who follow bread crumbs, discover a gingerbread house, and
escape a witch, with the classic
Paquita at Leo Rich Theatre.
Earth Month 2013 at Biosphere 2
- Apr 20 - 21. Celebrate Earth
Month 2013 at Biosphere 2 with
four weekend programs focusing on
different facets of our lives on
planet Earth, and on the related
scientific research at Biosphere 2mmerse Yourself. Weekend 3 focuses on ways that Biosphere 2 is
helping guide us to a more sustainable future.
Southeast Arizona Wine Growers
Festival - Apr 20 - 21. Enjoy live
music, great food and fabulous
wine, and meet winemakers from
all four wine regions of Arizona at
this first-ever festival, hosted by
Kief-Joshua Vineyards, Sonoita.
Israel Festival - Apr 21. Technology pavilion, live performances
(including The Maccabeats), great
food, family activities, kids' art contest gallery, parade led by U of A
Marching Band, shuk with vendors,
organizations and artists at the Tucson Jewish Community Center.
McPherson Plays Mingus - Apr
21. Tucso, Jazz Society presents
alto saxophonist Charles McPherson, who played and recorded for a
dozen years with bassist Charles
Mingus and performed the music of
Charlie Parker for Clint Eastwood's
movie "Bird" will appear in concert
on Sunday, April 21 at the Berger
Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m.
McPherson will perform music by
Mingus and other jazz greats with
Jeff Haskell, piano; Scott Black,
bass; and Pete Swan, drums.
Celebrate Earth Day - Oracle
State Park - Apr 21. Enjoy Earth
Day with a butterfly presentation
and walk, with Marceline Vandewater, at Oracle State Park.
UA Earth Day 2013 - Apr 22. Come
celebrate UA Earth Day on the University of Arizona mall, with live entertainment, activities for kids and
families, and interactive demonstrations by Eco-reps and Compost
Cats. After dark there will be a star
party by the Astronomy club as well
as local fire dancers.
Broadway in Tucson: Blue Man
Group - Apr 23 - 28. Broadway in
Tucson presents a high-octane theatrical experience, an explosion of
comedy, music and technology, at
Tucson Music Hall.
31st Annual Tucson International
Mariachi Conference - Apr 24 - 27.
Tucson's award-winning conference/concert series features performances by mariachi musicians
and baile folklorico dancers at Casino del Sol Resort Spa & Conference Center.
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From the Desk of The Social Director
The Committee had a very
small response in offering Tai
Chi classes at the Rec Center. To have a teacher to
conduct the classes, we
needed to have at least 10
participants. We fell short of
that number. If you were
thinking about joining in, but just didn’t get a
chance to call me, please do so now. This is the
“last call” for Tai Chi.
I’m asked about various speakers at the Rec
Center. Please keep in mind that our “no soliciting” policy prohibits us having speakers who
could also be considered a vendor. Our policy
does limit us to what activities we can offer.
The committee continues to seek activities that
would be of interest to our residents. We are
still reviewing the survey that was sent to the
residents last year.
To the new residents (and all residents) if you
have an activity that you think would be fun and
interesting, please email or give me a call so your
activity can be considered. See you at the Friday
night Bingo.
Shirley
[email protected]
Fun and Games in 2013
Gilda Talamante
9691 E Country Court
Rachel Tapia
9804 E. Sandcastle Court
House of a Different Color
Reminder… Unless you are repainting the exterior of your house in
the exact color it is now, you need to
submit all new color(s) in advance to
the Design Review Committee
(DRC). The committee meets only
once a month on the first Tuesday.
Submit requests at least 5 days in advance. Forms are on
the website or call our manager, Edna Balko.
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Rec Center
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Science Cafe: Stars + Bars
(Astronomy Talk & Stargazing) Apr 25. Lowell Observatory Outreach Manager, Kevin Schindler,
will give a brief overview of the first
observatory in the southwest and
the plans to restore its 117-year old
Clark Telescope-- the telescope that
discovered Pluto and recorded the
first observations of the expansion
of the universe.
The Rogue Theatre: Richard III Apr 25 - May 12. The Rogue Theatre presents William Shakespeare's
history play portraying the powercrazed, malformed Richard III, directed by Cynthia Meier.
Espectacular Concert - Apr 26.
Tucson International Mariachi Conference presents a gala celebration
of all things mariachi and baile folklorico at AVA Amphitheater, Casino
Del Sol Resort.
Friday Night Live at Main Gate
Square - Apr 26. Railbirdz performs
a concert of blues and R&B music
as part of the Spring Concert Series
in the Geronimo Plaza Courtyard at
Main Gate Square.
16th Annual Southern Arizona
Marriott Golf Invitational - Apr 26 27. Join us for a great day of golf,
and support our local community at
Southern Arizona's premier charity
golf tournament. This four-person
scramble starts on Friday, April 26
at 6 p.m.
Benson Bluegrass in the Park Apr 26 - 28. The 8th annual gathering of bluegrass musicians from
around the country will include concerts, workshops taught by bluegrass masters, jam sessions, fun for
kids, with food and craft vendors at
Benson's Lion's Park.
35th Blessing of Sonoita Vineyards Festival - Apr 27. The
Sonoita Vineyards spring festival
features wine tastings, a souvenir
glass, winery tours, food and wine
pairings, and horse-drawn wagon
rides through the vineyard.
Cowboy Music Festival & Western Art Show - Apr 27- 28. Casino
Del Sol Resort and the Western
Music Association (WMA) Arizona
Chapter present the 3rd Annual
Cowboy Music Festival & Western
Art Show, an Old Tucson Signature
Event. The music festival pays
homage to the musical heritage of
the American West from traditional
trail songs, through the era of the
movie cowboy to contemporary
western songwriting. The art show
will showcase handmade works of
many local artists. Extraordinary
examples of western acrylic paintings, photography, sculpture, wood
carving, jewelry and more will be
available for guests to browse and
purchase at the festival. This year's
featured artist is Diana Madaras.
An Evening of Songs and Stories
of the West - Apr 27. Join the
Western Music Association at the
Arizona School for the Deaf and
Blind Berger Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 28 at 7:00 pm
for a concert event featuring special
performances by Rex Allen, Jr.,
Juni Fisher, Bill Barwick, Gary
McMahan, and the Bill Ganz Western Band.
Desert Boneyard 5K Fun Run/
Walk - Apr 27. The Davis-Monthan
AFB Fitness Center will host the
first Desert Boneyard 5K Fun Run/
Walk among historic military aircraft
of the 309th Aircraft Maintenance
and Regeneration Group.
Festival Garibaldi - Apr 27. Festival Garibaldi is an all-day party with
live mariachi music and food, poolside and in the Grand Ballroom, at
Casino del Sol Resort Spa & Conference Center.
May Day at The Mini Time Machine - Apr 27. The Mini Time Machine welcomes the coming of
spring with a family-friendly event
that includes live music, face paint-
ing, craft projects for children, a
puppet show and food trucks.
Last Saturday Mountain Bike
Ride - Apr 27. The Sonoran Desert
Mountain Bicyclists hosts a group
mountain bike-ride on the last Saturday of the month. Contact club in
advance or visit the website for location, level of difficulty, and times.
Rain Water Harvesting Workshop
- Apr 27. Tucson Botanical Gardens's hands-on workshop on the
fourth Saturday of the month
teaches rainwater harvesting basics. 9:30-11 (May-Sept).
Men's City Amateur 72-Hole
Championships - Apr 27 - 28. Tucson City Golf presents the 2013
Men's City Amateur 72-hole golf
championships at Silverbell, El Rio,
Randolph and Dell Urich Golf
Courses on April 27-28 and May 45.
Mount Lemmon Marathon & Half
Marathon - Apr 28. The only uphill
marathon in the USA is also one of
its most scenic, winding 6,000+ feet
up Mount Lemmon's General Hitchcock Scenic Byway in Tucson for
the benefit of the Beat Cancer Boot
camp.
AVA Amphitheater: Larry the Cable Guy - Apr 28. Casino Del Sol
presents top comedian Larry the
Cable Guy with special guest Reno
Collier, at Anselmo Valencia Tori
Amphitheater.
Cyclovia Tucson - Apr 28.
Cyclovia Tucson is open to walkers,
bicyclists, and roller-bladers, connecting Central/North Tucson
neighborhoods and businesses with
alternative transportation; the route
begins at Keeling Desert Park or
Speedway/Mountain Ave and
heads to Brandi Fenton Park, with
all of the wonderful places in between.
Fiesta de las Aves: Casa de San
Pedro River Walk I & II - Apr 30 &
May 3. Southeastern Arizona Bird
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Lakes at Castle Rock
Board of Directors Meeting
APPROVED MINUTES
Date:
Time:
Location:
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Management
Representative:
Minutes:
February 25, 2013
6:30 pm
Recreation Center
Mel Silverman, President
Chris Kaselemis, Vice President
Stephen Schuldenfrei, Secretary
Frank Maier, Treasurer
Doug Baker, Director at Large
Terry Kellman, Director at Large
Shirley Henning, Director at Large
Chris Burt - Director
Lee Smith - Director
None
Edna Balko, Association Manager
Cadden Community Management
Laurie Sciretta
QUORUM
A quorum was present to conduct a meeting.
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
HOMEOWNER INPUT:
Homeowner wanted to thank person responsible for resolving gate code issue at their residence. Wanted
to know about planned painting of walls near three-way stop at exit. Discussion ensued. Board- It will be
addressed. Letters will go out to homeowners that have properties next to wall that overwatering and irrigation to close to the walls on the inside of the wall is contributing to the breakdown and causing the necessary repairs by the association. See new business.
Homeowner reported someone is allowing water to drain from their pool or spa on Split Rock, causing erosion. Board- Mel will investigate.
Homeowner reported light at the mailbox that she has reported in the past is still not working. Board- Mel
will investigate.
Homeowner wanted to know if the board intends to replace the dock. Board- Mel stated there are no plans
to at this time.
Two homeowners expressed interest in volunteering for the DRC committee.
LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE: Bill Gibson and John Gibson gave brief presentation addressing weed issue in community. Complete Landscaping will send the large tank to spray the weeds. Working on resolving this issue.
Suggested a water audit to show inadequacies of older design irrigation system.
Board member requested a bid on irrigation leaks.
Bill advised Edna they will use purchase order numbers in the future when submitting invoices on “threehour letters”.
Bill inquired if board made a decision on their bid to bring in rock and remove silt behind fitness center.
Complete submitted two bids since the lake is so large, they divided the project in half. Board is still reviewing.
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Mel pointed out the board was informed that Lake 14 pump was not working and needed a part. Repair
was made and found it was wired for 110 and it is a 220 outlet. The board had to seek someone else to
make the repairs.
Complete suggested the board get a bid regarding the area near the pool and playground where they are
waiting for the grass to die - when they water they can’t prevent it from flowing over onto pool decking due
to the dome-shape of the landscape in that area.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
A MOTION to approve the revised minutes from December 12, 2012. Unanimously passed.
FINANCIAL
REPORT:
Copies of the November, 2012, December, 2012, January, 2013 financial reports were provided to the
board.
Correction: Incorrectly noted that “This is first increase in dues in 6 years.” Correct to read “four years”.
Reviewed the December 2012 and the January 2013 financial reports. November financials were discussed at the annual meeting.
December, 2012 and the January, 2013 financial review presented.
Price of coupon books increased. Paying on line would save the HOA money. Advance notice by owners is
required to eliminate production of coupon books not needed. Steve to enter this in the newsletter. Postcard could be sent by management in October to owners for their response if they request coupon books.
Suggestion for the board to make a “wish list” of items to be done in the community and then to prioritize
since there is not enough money to address every item this year.
A MOTION to approve the November, 2012, December, 2012 and the January 2013 financial reports as
presented. Unanimously Passed.
MANAGER’S
REPORT:
Written report submitted to the Board.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
DRC – Mel Silverman: There was one approval for painting a residence. Management provided a report
submitted by Abeyta Painting with their suggested list of homes in the community that are in need of painting. Management suggested that the Board appoint two board members and the DRC Committee to serve
on ad hoc committee in putting together an approved color pallet for the community.
LANDSCAPE – Chris Kaselemis: Met with landscape architect to discuss the following three issues:
1. Possibility of a future dog park. Wants to seek bid to have on hand in case grant that the Audubon Society is seeking to create a better environment for wildlife, goes through.
2. Planting bushes around lake due to hard packed ground. The cost would be approximately $250.
3. Steve stated board does not need to seek bids if under $500. He will put something in writing for the
next meeting regarding bid protocols.
LAKES – Doug Baker: Provided a copy of his report to the board. Discussion ensued regarding being over
budget last year.
SECURITY/GATE – Mel Silverman: Sign installed instructing people to us east gate entrance for any large
trucks, trailers and motor homes or vehicles longer than normal. Incidents with gate arms are down since
sign was installed. 10 incidents this month versus 30 last month.
ROADWAYS / WALKWAYS – Mr. Silverman: Time to seek bids on what needs sealing. Mel will contact B&C.
Management to obtain two other bids.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES – Mr. Silverman: Had requests over the years for an awning in park to provide
shade. Ace Hardware has a 16x16x16 tarp for $160. Mel will research further to obtain cost of installation. He removed the intercom in the fitness center.
COMMUNICATIONS – Steve Schuldenfrei: Out of the 463 households:
73.4% of the households receive e-mail communication
7.6% receive postal which includes 1.9% that receives both for a total of 81% of the community receiving
communication through e-mails or postal.
19% not receiving which includes 1.9% that state “not interested in participating”
SOCIAL DIRECTOR – Shirley Henning : Delivered two welcome baskets to new residents.
A new resident suggested it would be nice if someone could give tours of the community. Board stated this
would be something that a real estate agent would do when presenting a property for sale in the community.
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COMMITTEE
REPORTS
(CON’T):
The library currently has over and above amount of books and as long as there continues to be a surplus, there is
no set amount as to how many you can check out. An article will be put in the newsletter.
Requested volunteers from the board to help with bingo set up.
March 17th, is scheduled for meeting to find out what type of classes the community is interested in taking.
There will be an article in the newsletter.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
Pool Person Responsibilities/Handyman and Gate Repair person - Frank has been researching hiring an employee instead of independent contractors for items that need to be done in the community. To date he is showing
items that need to be done total $11,000, which is not enough to sustain an employee.
Suggested to get an ad hoc committee in place to review further. Lee Smith agreed to serve on the committee.
Steve Schuldenfrei and Frank Maier will also serve on the committee.
Other Business – None
NEW
BUSINESS:
Wall painting/Repairs - Three-way stop on left hand side - we need an approval to paint the entire wall.
Letters need to be sent to owners that overwater and cause water damage to common walls. After painting and
sealing, homeowners that are contributing to the water damage will be advised by mail that if there is any future
damage due to overwatering, they will be responsible for the costs to repaint and seal when it is needed in the
future. Mel stated he will contact a painter for a cost.
Pool Repairs/Pool Maintenance – Board reviewed the three bids submitted. Per the bids submitted, the pool
companies do not agree on items of repair and/or items needing to be addressed. Edna reminds the Board that
regular contractors on the property like pool contractors and Landscapers need to be licensed and insured.
Mel suggested the board make a decision if they want to find someone to come and correct current pool issues or
have someone come in and correct and then maintain the pools as well.
Gate Code – Edna stated this issue has been resolved. Owner was contacted and permission was given to change
their current code to accommodate the owner placing the complaint. Management will request an updated gate
code report.
Bridge Repairs – Three bids were submitted. Discussion ensued. Tabled to allow all board members to review
bids. Lee Smith volunteered to research further.
Street Sealing – Seeking bids.
Window Repair Fitness Center – Seeking bids.
Other Business – It was suggested that an attempt should be made to keep the meetings contained within the
contracted two hours.
NEXT
MEETING:
Next meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2013, 6:30 p.m. at Lakes of Castle Rock recreation center.
ADJOURNMENT:
A MOTION was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Unanimously approved.
Committees
Your Lakes Homeowners Association invites you to participate on one of our several community committees. These committees help create plans and solve issues in regards to many important projects.
Openings include:
Newsletter - gathers, writes and helps publish this new formatted , electronic newsletter.
Lakes Committee - Addresses issues with and makes future plans for the lakes within our community.
Recreational Facilities Committee - Addresses issues with and makes future plans for the recreational facilities within our
community including the Rec Center, Fitness Center, and surrounding areas.
Social / Welcome Committee - Plans community events, such as the annual yard sale, and coordinates activities for welcoming new homeowners to the community.
Please contact our Community Manager, Edna Balko at Cadden Management or one of the HOA Board Member if you are interested in helping in any capacity. Even just a couple of hours a month would be a great help. Thank you.
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April Board Meeting Agenda
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Monday, April 29, 2013 6:30 pm
Lakes at Castle Rock Recreation Center
1. QUORUM - A quorum requirement is 5 directors
2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Mel Silverman, President
Chris Kaselemis, Vice President
Steve Schuldenfrei, Secretary
Frank Maier, Treasurer
Doug Baker, Member at Large
Terry Kellman, Member at Large
Shirley Henning, Member at Large / Social Director
Chris Burt, Member at Large
Lee Smith, Member at Large
3. HOMEOWNER INPUT (3 Minutes per owner)
4. REVIEW & APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
March 18, 2013
5. FINANCIAL REPORT:
March 2013
6. MANAGERS REPORT - Provided for Board review
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS (written reports)
DRC - Mel Silverman
Landscape - Chris Kaselemis
Lakes - Doug Baker
Security/Gate - Mel Silverman
Roads/Walkways - Mel Silverman
Recreational/Facilities - Mel Silverman
Communications Committee - Steve Schuldenfrei
Social Director - Shirley Henning
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Gate Repair Person
B. Bridge Repairs
C. Street Sealing Bid Proposals
D. Committee Responsibilities/Job Descriptions
E. Expenditure Limit without Board approval
F. Other Unfinished Business
9. NEW BUSINESS A. Pool Maintenance Bid Proposals
B. Other New Business
10. NEXT MEETING - Monday, May 20, 2013
11. ADJOURNMENT - 8:30 p.m.
***To be followed immediately by a brief closed Executive Session, if needed.***
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Observatory (SABO) presents 3-hour guided walks for
bird and wildlife enthusiasts through desert grasslands
and cottonwood trees in the sanctuary of the San
Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. These
walks depart April 30th and May 3rd from Casa de San
Pedro Bed & Breakfast.
Agave Fest at Hotel Congress - May 3. On Cinco de
Mayo Hotel Congress celebrates all things tequila with
live music.
National Travel & Tourism Week - May 4 - 12. During National Travel and Tourism Week, discover Real
Deals at Tucson & Southern Arizona's best vacation
spots, restaurants, and attractions. Find information on
visitTucson.org.
Tucson Folk Festival - May 4 - 5. One of the country's largest free festivals, with more than 200 musicians from Arizona and the Southwest performing over
20 hours of family-friendly music, dance, and entertainment in El Presidio Park, downtown Tucson.
Catalina State Park 30th Anniversary Celebration May 4. In honor of the 30th Anniversary of Catalina
State Park we will be offering guided hikes, live animal
displays, and information booths from our partners and
friends.
The Manhattan Transfer at Fox Tucson Theatre May 8. Fox Tucson Theatre presents multi-Grammy
winning vocal quartet 'The Manhattan Transfer' "The
Living Room Sessions," with their unique creation of
American popular songs.
National Public Gardens Day - May 10. National
Public Gardens Day is an annual celebration of the
nation's public gardens to raise awareness. Enjoy
free admission at Tucson Botanical Gardens and
Tohono Chul Gardens on National Public Gardens
Day.
Tucson Boys Chorus Pops Concert - May 11.
The legendary Tucson Boys Chorus performs a
concert of light Pops repertoire at Catalina Foothills High School auditorium.
22nd Annual Noche de las Estrellas - May 11.
Casino del Sol presents a concert featuring Rafael
Jorge Negrete, at Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater.
Saguaro National Park offers a variety
of guided walks and talks throughout the
spring / summer season. Interpretive programs vary from easy strolls through a
cactus garden to strenuous hikes.
See: http://www.nps.gov/sagu/planyourvisit/guidedprograms.htm
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The Lakes at Castle Rock
C/O: Cadden Community Management
1870 West Prince Road, Suite 47
Tucson, Arizona 85705
Information:
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The Lakes at Castle Rock
should be address to our Manager:
Edna Balko
Cadden Community Management
1870 West Prince Road, Suite 47
Tucson, Arizona 85705
Phone: 520 297-0797
Fax:
520 742-2618