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Los Prados
November 2011
LOS PRADOS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CAROLL EARL
President
MARK DZARNOSKI Vice President
JOYCE PACIOLLA Secretary
PAT CALNON
Treasurer
RALPH ATWOOD Director
DAN DAVIS
Director
CHRIS PROSEN Director
ARCHITECTURAL
CONTROL COMMITTEE
APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES
ED EARL Chairman
JOHN KALISH JOE KRALICK
KATHY LINDSAY RICHARD SZEWCZYK
JOYCE PACIOLLA BOD
CLUBHOUSE PHONE NUMBERS
MARGARET THAYER Chief Operating Officer
645-4134
GERRY NORTHFIELD Community Manager
645-4523
GARY HOPKINS Security Chief
645-1079
KEITH VIER Pro Shop Manager
645-5696
JUDI HAINES Accounting Administrator
645-1379
SUE DANCE Restaurant/Banquet Supervisor
395-0610
GARY ST. JOHN Golf Course Superintendent
812-0868
ERROL CRUZ Clubhouse Maintenance Supervisor
645-1031
JUDY CRESSY Human Resource Administrator
645-4523 ext. 204 Please note, these numbers
are for office hours only
LOS PRADOS GOLF CLUB
DAN DAVIS
President
GENEIVA CESTKOWSKI Vice President
RON CAMERONSecretary
GENE FEHER Treasurer
ROBBIE ROBERTSON Rules Chairperson
BARB DAFFENBERG Handicap Chairperson
GENE KINNEE Greens Chairperson
KATHY LINDOW Tournament Chairperson
FRONT DESK 645-4523
RESTAURANT 645-4549
SECURITY FRONT GATE 645-8360
SECURITY BACK GATE 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 & Sunday - Closed
Month Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget SEP-11 SEP-11 VARIANCE SEP-2011 SEP-2011 VARIANCE
Admin/Loop/Maint/Sec
Homeowner Assessments
$217,280.00
$217,280.00 $1,520,960.00 $1,520,960.00 Allocations to Golf, Food&Bev -$51,770.00 -$51,770.00 -$362,388.00 -$362,388.00 All other Income $13,348.00 $13, 705.00 $123,396.00 $95,932.00
Sub Total Income $178,858.00 $179, 215.00 $1,281,968.00 $ 1,254,504.00
Expenses $158,385.00 $178,445.00 $1,172,347.00 $1,263,692.00
Sub Total Expenses $158,385.00 $178,445.00 $1,172,347.00 $1,263,692.00
Admin Total $20,474.00 $770.00 $19,704.00 $109,620.00 -$9,188.00 $118,809.00 Income/(loss)
Golf Course & Pro Shop & Pro Shop Assessment Allocation $39, 064.00 $39,064.00 $273,446.00 $273,446.00
All Other Income $41,303.00
$100,457.00 $554,629.00 $703,196.00
Sub Total Income $80,367.00 $139,520.00 $828,074.00 $976,642.00
Expenses $164,483.00 $173,832.00 $952,809.00 $1,003,292.00 Sub Total Expenses $164,483.00 $173,832.00 $952,809.00 $1,003,292.00
Golf & Pro Total (Loss) -$84,116.00 -$34,311.00 -$49,804.00 -$124,735.00 -$26,650.00 -$98,085.00 Income/(loss)
Food & Bev Assessment Allocation $12,706.00 $12,706.00 $88,943.00 $88,943.00 All Other Income $54,944.00 $77,333.00 $477,404.00 $541,833.00 Sub Total Income $67,650.00 $90, 039.00 $566,346.00 $630,776.00
Expenses $80,052.00 $89,273.00 $586,511.00 $627,859.00
Sub Total Expenses $80,052.00 $89,273.00 $586,511.00 $627,859.00
Food & Bev -$12,402.00 $767.00 -$13,169.00 -$20,164.00 $2,917.00 -$23,081.00 Income/(Loss)
TOTAL MONTH -$76,044.00 -$32,775.00 -$43,270.00 -$35,279.00 -$32,922.00 -$2,357.00 Income/(Loss)
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Los Prados Community Association INCOME & EXPENSE STATEMENT SUMMARY
SEPTEMBER, 2011
I reported last month that our cash position was very poor. Unfortunately it is worse now. We were unable to make the September transfer to reserves and will, in all likelihood face a cash deficit on October 27th when we have to pay our water bill. Our projection is that the deficit will be even worse the following week when we must meet payroll and pay the normal end of the month bills. With no good options available to us, we consulted our attorney whose general informal advise
statutes. However, there are times when an association is in poor financial condition and there are no alternatives; in other words, an association should not fail to pay the water and power while money is in the reserve account. The Division has suggested in the past that borrowing from reserves may be permissible so long as the reserves are fully funded, there is clear docu-
At the October 18, 2011 Open Board meeting, based on a cash flow chart I had given the Board members earlier and the fact that our reserve account now has a cash balance in excess of $3,000,000 when the reserve study calls for only about $2,100,000 at the end of this fiscal year, the Board approved, if the anticipated deficit actually occurs, a loan of up to $100,000 from re-serves to operating to be repaid by February 28, 2012. The reasons for the poor cash position fall mostly in two categories; aged owner balances (amounts owed Los Prados that are more than 90 days late) and revenues not meeting expecta-tions. Aged owner balances have increased by over $40,000 since March 1, 2011. Golf reve-nues are nearly $150,000 less than budgeted and F&B revenues are about $64,000 less than budgeted. While expenses in each of those departments are also less than budget, the two de-partments are a combined worse than budget figure of around $120,000. Those negatives more than offset the positive in the General category (administration, loop road, maintenance, and se-
time this fiscal year (- $2,357 at the end of September). Developing the budget for 2012-2013 will certainly be a challenge. Public discussions will be-gin at the open meeting on November 15th and we anticipate other opportunities for homeowner involvement prior to the December 20th meeting when the Board will act to adopt the budget. As always, I invite your questions or comments vie email; [email protected].
Pat Calnon [email protected]
Hello Everyone,
I am pleased to have been selected as your new Chief Operating Officer at Los Prados. By the time you are reading this, I will have been in the position for one month. Los Pra-dos is a wonderful community and I am ex-cited to meet so many nice people. As part of the new management structure, I will be coor-dinating with Mr. Gerry Northfield who will be heading up those services requiring a CAM. My background is in the hospitality industry with a focus on clubs. I am looking forward to bringing new ideas as well as addressing op-erational matters to enhance your enjoyment of the amenities and services at Los Prados.
Margaret Thayer
Chief Operating Officer
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.
The ACC will meet Thursday, November 03, 2011 and
Thursday November 17, 2011. @ 7 p.m.
ALL ACC SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE IN THE OFFICE
ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE ACC MEETING.
Community Notices
The Fit Club class has been cancelled for the months of November and December. Classes will resume in January 2012. If there are any questions please contact Gene at 499-5222.
From the Front Desk: Vehicle Stickers for 2012 will be available on December 15 at the Clubhouse. You will need to provide current registration for all
Security Notice: Upon the completion of road resurfacing, overnight parking rules will return to nor-mal. There should be no parking on the streets from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m..
Thank you for your cooperation, Gary Hopkins
Activities at Los Prados
Golf & Country Club
BUNCO BOOK CLUB
Charlene Sander Sue Defrino
655-9931 656-5650
BOWLING Irv Kalet 656-6912
CAR CLUB Mike Ferrell 658-7828
LADIES GOLF
18 Hole Geneiva Cestkowski
255-1516
LADIES GOLF
9 Hole Pam Tallent
266-6804
LP GOLF CLUB
Dan Davis
306-6785
Denny Huff 396-4055
LIBRARY Neal Schmitt 240-6404
LP LIONS CLUB Linda Williams 645-1326
MAH JONGG
Sandy Kendall 656-8171
"MELODY MAKERS"
(3rd Wed. of month) Marilyn Huff 396-4055
KNITTING & CROCHETING
Pam Parker 395-0943
ORGAN LESSONS Chuck Morris 658-6528
PAN Vivian Yager 658-7382
PINOCHLE Mary Eaton 658-5594
QUILTING Jean Hamilton 396-5812
SCULPTING IN CLAY
Seena Kramer 878-0131
WATER AEROBICS
Ruth Rogers 658-7365
WEIGHT & STRENGTH TRAINING
Roxanne Tancredi Mon. & Wed. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
396-6118
WOMEN'S CLUB
Helen Henson 645-7510
For Changes Contact Cornelia @ 645-4523 Ext. 207
TugBoat Society Dear Los Prados Friends: For the ninth year in a row, The Tugboat Society, Inc. will be assisting Nellis Air Force Base First Sergeant's Association to provide the components for a Thanksgiving holiday dinner to military families who are struggling financially. We are blessed again this year to have received some corporate grants from Wal-Mart Corpora-tion, and combined with generous donations from organizations and individuals like you, we plan on supplying 100% of the food baskets for 700 fami-lies! Each gift basket will include a frozen turkey and ALL of the side dishes to comprise a tradi-tional American Thanksgiving meal!
You can be part of this by contributing cash, 100% of which is converted to food. All tax-deductible donations are spent on specific holiday meal items* and are then taken to Nellis where holiday baskets are assembled for the recipients. This is an ideal time for us to involve friends and family members in the Tugboat Society NAFB drive. Additionally, if you belong to a group that would be interested in adopting this cause for Thanksgiving, please contact Cathy Mahan at (702) 395-2890 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. What a wonderful way for all of
vice men and women who are sacrificing so much for us!
* Every recipient family will receive a holi-day food basket consisting of the following items: a frozen turkey, boxed instant mashed potatoes, turkey canned gravy or dry gravy mix, canned or bottled cranberry sauce, boxed stuffing mix, a boxed dessert mix, canned fruits & vegetables, boxed hot roll mix. (5121 Future Drive).
November
Dessert Special
Hot Apple Pie `a la Mode
$3.00
November
Drink Special
Keoke Coffee
Brandy, Kahlua, Coffee, topped with
whipped cream
$5.00
New Happy Hours
During Monday Night Football
Tuesday -Wednesday -Thursday
Weekly Dinner Specials
Monday- Open faced Prime Rib Sandwich $9.99 Tuesday- Chicken Fried Steak $9.99
Wednesday Meatloaf $9.99 Thursday
Friday
$4.00
Monday Night Football
Breakfast Specials
8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Pancake Short Stack $3.49
Two eggs with either Ba-con, Sausage,, or Ham,
Hash Browns, and Toast $5.49
Sundays 9 a.m. 1 p.m.
Reservations are recommended especially for larger groups 645-4549
$12.95
Dinner served from 1:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. All dinners include our Soup & Salad Bar, Rolls with Butter
& Dessert
Served with Yams, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy,Cranberry Sauce
and Chef's Vegetables Adult - $16.95 Children - $9.95
Topped with Fruit Sauce and Served with Yams, Mashed Potatoes with
Gravy and Chef's Vegetables
Adult - $16.95 Children - $9.95
Roast Turkey & Oven Baked Ham
Served with Yams, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Cranberry Sauceand Chef's Vegetables
Adult - $16.95 Children - $9.95
Served with Rice Pilaf and Chef's Vegetables
Adult - $17.95 Children - $10.95
12 oz. Slice of Slow Roasted Prime Rib cooked to your liking.
Served with a side of Creamy Horseradish Sauce, Au Jus, Your Choice of Baked Potato or Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
and Chef's Vegetables
Adult - $19.95 Children - $12.95 (6oz) Dessert - Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie (Included)
CANCELATIONS and RESCHEDULINGS
We are again entering our busiest time of the year for banquets, special events and holiday parties. We will do everything possible to ac-commodate our clubs, card players
sary to cancel or move some groups so that we are able to schedule the
You have always been very under-standing during this time of the year and we appreciate your support.
ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS: When scheduling events at your home or at the clubhouse, the secu-rity gates must be notified.
Tips to Help Protect Your Home
1. Please keep your garage door closed at all times, unless you are in the garage or working in front of your home.
2. When you go away, ask a trusted neighbor or neighbors to keep an eye on your home, letting them know when you are leaving and when you will return. Give them a valid phone number in the event of an emergency.
3. Do not stop your newspaper, mail or garbage collection. . . Instead, let a friend or neighbor collect the papers on a daily basis.
4. Put at least one light in your home on a timer to come on at night and go off in the morning.
5. Insure that someone has an emergency contact number for a person in Las Ve Vegas who has access to your home.
6. If you fill out a courtesy vacation watch form with Security, please in-sure the emergency contact informa-tion is on the form for both you as you are out of town and your contact per-son here in Las Vegas.
7. If you have a security system in your home, please insure that the contact person here in Las Vegas can gain en-try with the proper access codes.
8. Upon return, please remember to ad-vise Security.
9. If, upon your return from vacation, you do find something wrong with your home, please contact Security (Gary Hopkins 645-1079) and advise him, only after you have called 911
COMMUNITY SHREDDING EVENT
ELVES WANTED
residents to join us in our holiday project,
Last year we were able to provide for 9 families; 30 children and 15 adults. The holiday
season was much brighter because of the generosity of the
This year our goal is to make the holidays a little brighter for 12 underprivileged families.
items you would like to shop for and wrap. If you are not a shopper and would like to contribute money we will use it toward Wal-Mart gift cards
for our families Santa will take care of delivery.
Please contact: Vera Martin OR Joyce Paciolla
396-3814 656-7449
Palm View Village News / Events
Palm View Village Board wants to thank the community for making our Octoberfest and Golf Tournament held on October 16th, a success.
A special thanks to all who helped with set up and tear down, allowed us to use the area in front of their homes and those who supplied power, gifts and etc. for the event. Also a special thanks to Mike Ferrell the DJ for the great music he supplied; to Ed Ujifusa and John Dempsey for running the Golf Tournament; and to Brian Wollin, our Caterer who supplied excellent food and service for the event.
will be held at the Clubhouse on Sunday, December 4th.
Finally an important quote, The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
Yours Truly, Jerry Wyszomirski
Choose the letter (A, B or C) which best answers the questions. After you have answered all the questions, please see the correct responses at the bottom of the page. Enjoy! 1. During the Thanksgiving holiday are vehicles allowed to park on street at night? A. No, never at any time. B. Yes, but only for the weekend of Thanksgiving. C. Yes, for as long as the resident wants to.
2. Are kids allowed to be out in the common areas after curfew? A. No, unless with a parent or legal guardian. B. Yes, but only on Wednesday. C. Yes, anytime they want.
3. Are golf carts or people allowed on golf course after dark? A. Yes, at any time. B. Yes, but only when sprinklers are off. C. No, not at any time.
4. Why should residents notify the gate Officers of incoming guest or vendors? A. To speed up the wait time for the guest or vendors. B. Only for guest with first name of Larry should be called in. C.
5. When will the community pools reopen for the season? A. Are open year round. B. On December 25. C. On the 1st of April.
From the entire Los Prados Security staff, we wish you a very happy Thanksgiving and good health.
Reminder: The Ann Road entrance is open 24/7 Gary Hopkins Chief of Security
Remember, for emergencies please contact 911 and then Security. Answer: 1B, 2A, 3C, 4A, 5C
Welcome back!
Over seeding went very well this year and the golf course is in excellent shape. I want to thank Gary St. John and his entire crew for doing a fantastic job. While the weather is still good, make it a point to get out and play some golf. You will be glad you did.
Please remember to fill your divots with sand and fix your ball marks on the greens. As I said, our course is in excellent shape and with just a little effort from each one of you it can stay that way.
clip for only $5.00. This towel is great for taking to the greens with you and it comes in four col-
The bramble Turkey Shoot tournament is scheduled for Sunday November 20 th, tee times will start at 8:00a.m. Stop by the Pro Shop and sign up. We have two new beverage cart ladies, Beth Basham and Debbie Coleman. Next time you see them out on the course stop and say hi. Show your support, buy something from them.
through the year I will stop a couple of times and ponder what has been happening. For some rea-
cially if it has something to do with age.
Trivia question: Do you know how many holes they initially had when golf was first invented? Keith Vier Pro Shop
LOS PRADOS NINERS Holidays are here! How many shopping days?
to Carole Bates and Joan Nazer for their hard work in arranging the tournament and the luncheon which followed. The luncheon venue at Castle Bay was perfect and thanks again to Carole Bates for making those arrangements. If you missed it this year, the tournament is an annual event and will be held again October 2, 2012.
At the October meeting, a nominating committee was appointed to prepare and present a slate of officers to serve the club in 2012. Voting will take place at the November meeting. Be sure to plan to attend.
Secretary Jane.
Carole Bates, Tournament Chair, announced the winners of the October tournament,
3rd Place (tie) Ann Alsup, Mary Ann Scott 2nd Place (tie) Sharon Jansen, Luan Munro 1st Place Carole Bates
Niners will hold the annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Golf is not scheduled for that
contact a Niner or President Pam or Secretary Jane.(4973 Cedar Lawn Way) On a sad note, we say goodbye to long time Niner and friend Rita Plunkett. Rita moved to the Salt Lake Valley area and will be closer to her daughter. We will miss you, Rita and we all wish you well!
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Hope everyone has a wonder-FULL Thanksgiving Holiday. Jane Kinnee, Secretary
Happy November Birthday Marilyn Fasulo 11-01 Corrine Chavez 11-25 Mary Helen Hearn 11-25
October's general meeting was called to order by President Geneiva Cestkowski and all officers were present. Vice President Linda Chandler, our repre-sentative on the Los Prados Golf Board, reported that the pond on # 9 will be cleaned up and that the course will be well marked for our Invitational on October 26. The course played tough with the rough being high and balls were hard to find. She also said the Thanksgiving tournament is scheduled for Sunday, November 20.
The October Low Gross winner was Debbie Rainey and the Low Net winner was Linda Erick-son. Awards Chair Laura Cumming presented Deb-
round in September. Congratulations to all of you! Laura also explained the mechanics of the Ringer award for the benefit of new members. The new Ringer started in September and will run through December. The first score is posted for the first La-dies Day, then any subsequent Ladies Day a better score is shot for any hole, it is recorded. The culmi-nation of the best scores, minus your handicap, is how the winners are determined. There are three flights. (5112 Mandrake Lane).
Tournament Chair Cheryl Rodriguez had the $25 drawing which was won by Geneiva. Cheryl also announced that her 65-member women's choral group, Celebrity City Chorus, will be competing in an international competition in Houston on October 20. The final competition will be October 22. Good luck to all of you!
Nancy Williams mentioned that Sue Geil is having a pretty tough time recuperating from eye surgery so keep her in your prayers. Ginny is doing much better. Avis Bata is also recovering from knee sur-gery but was able to attend the meeting in her brace. We wish them all speedy recoveries.
Nancy reported on the WSNGA meeting stating that the Board is quite concerned about the ten-tative decision by SNGA to cut their handicap subsidy by 50% next year. This could signifi-cantly impact what WSNGA can do for our member clubs affecting team play, fun days, Sil-ver Cup and other tournaments. Currently there are 2400 women in WSNGA and 11,000 men in SNGA. LPWGA will mainly be affected through team play costs. Rules Chair, Ruth Golden, stated that when the tee markers are missing (such as today on a few holes), just play from the permanent red mark-ers. That way everyone will be teeing off from the same place. By the time you read this, the Fall Social and the Invitational will be happy memories. Many thanks to all the members, sponsors and friends who helped make them both a great success! Geneiva requested three volunteers for the Nominating Committee. Avis, Shirley and Glo-ria accepted. Yes, it is time to elect new officers, so please decide where you can best serve the club and be ready to say yes when these three members call to ask you to serve. Election will be at the November 2nd meeting with officers taking over on January 1. The tournament to de-cide the Low Gross/Low Net winners for the year will be December 7, followed by the gen-eral meeting. The Christmas Party is on Decem-ber 14 when the installation of officers will be conducted. Save the date! The new club manager, Margaret Thayer, came in to introduce herself to us. Welcome to Los Prados! Cake was then served to celebrate the October birthday gals: Linda Chandler, June Byron, Betty Dixon, Jill Gorzalski and Ginny Tregemba. Ruth Golden, Publicity
Los Prados Golf Association
Questions have been asked about the necessity to over seed each year and it was explained by Mr. St. John that the underlying Bermuda grass used on the course becomes dormant in the winter months and requires a rye overseed to prevent the course from going completely brown and possible frost damage to the Bermuda when carts run over the grass. There is no way to replace the Bermuda grass short of physically stripping the course of all grass. Bermuda will not permit other grasses to survive. Mr. St. John noted that the sand box now contains a mixture of rye seed. Players are encouraged to use this mixture more aggressively for the next few months.
in now that the heat and humidity has passed.
Mr. St. John agreed to write explanatory articles for the newsletter when changes in the seasons affect the golf course.
Remaining 2011Tournaments: LPGA monthly meetings will be held on the first Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.
Sign up today in the Pro Shop for tee times starting at 8 a.m. Sunday Nov 20th
back to the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. and all members are encouraged to attend.
Remaining 2011Tournaments:
Rules Rule A member teed and played a ball outside the teeing ground and the member finished the hole but prior to teeing off from the next tee asked for advice. The member was given advice from Rule 11-4b (see be-low). The member was told to go back and play the hole starting from within the teeing ground and add a two stroke penalty to the score for that hole. Notice however, there is no penalty in match play but the opponent may, I repeat may require the player to cancel the stroke and play another ball from within the teeing ground. I repeated may, because if you are playing match against me and hit a bad drive from out-
tive by nature and will work every legal angle I can to win. Knowing the rules of golf will help you do just that.
Event Date Day Turkey Shoot Scramble November 20 Sunday
Event Date Type 4 Man Team, Three Best balls December 10th Sign up sheets in Pro-shop
Rule 11-4. Playing from Outside Teeing Ground a. Match Play
If a player, when starting a hole, plays a ball from outside the teeing ground, there is no penalty, but the opponent may immediately require the player to cancel the stroke and play a ball from within the teeing ground.
b. Stroke Play
If a competitor, when starting a hole, plays a ball from outside the teeing ground, he incurs a pen-alty of two strokes and must then play a ball from within the teeing ground.
If the competitor makes a stroke from the next teeing ground without first correcting his mistake or, in the case of the last hole of the round, leaves the putting green without first declaring his intention to correct his mistake, he is disqualified.
The stroke from outside the teeing ground and any subsequent strokes by the competitor on the hole prior to his correction of the mistake do not count in his score.
Did you hear about the hole-in-one on hole number six? Well as it turns out it was not as simple as a one stroke and it goes in the hole. After hitting the ball toward the green the player arrived at the green and saw a ball close to the green and assumed it to be his. He chipped the ball on to the green and when he marked it discovered it was not his ball. He looked in the cup and found his ball. Concerned that he may have a rules problem with his hole-in-one he contacted me for advice. Rule 1- teeing ground into the hole by a stroke or successive strokes in accordance with the Rules -1/4 fits this case exactly it says:
1-1/4 Player Discovers Own Ball Is in Hole After Playing Wrong Ball Q. A player played to a blind green and putted what he thought was his ball. He then discov-ered that his own ball was in the hole and that the ball he had putted was a wrong ball. What is the ruling?
A. Since the play of the hole was completed when the original ball was holed (Rule 1-1), the player was not in breach of Rule 15-3 for subsequently playing a wrong ball.
Jim (Robbie) Robertson Rules Chairman LPGC (702) 468-8121 [email protected]
show up.
But not to worry. As if I worry. We have other fund raisers that bring in the funds. Is that re-dundant? On October 1, we had a parking lot sale at the Lamb of God Church, on Jones and the 215, manned by three Los Prados Lions. Then on October 8 we had our White Cane Day at K-Mart on Rancho, orchestrated by Ada Mc Arthur and Ed Petersen. Those brought in tidy
The fund from both goes back to the public. However, the fund from White Cane Day has to go toward a Lions Eye Care organization such a Lions SightFirst and they spend it on the public. I might mention here, that all Clubs contribute money to Lions SightFirst.
members of Lions Clubs all over the valley. Los Prados has a member in Lions SightFirst. We have a list of Optometrists and Ophthalmologists who donate time for eye exams and minor
serious surgery, we send people to our Clinic in Oakland. I described that clinic in an earlier missive.
(I love writing. It gives me a chance to use funny words.)
what to call something.
If you are tired of Thursday night football, then drop in on one of our meetings, in particular the dinner meeting usually on the last Thursday of the month. Just give me a call before you do.
Bob Knipes, 702-645-3084 or E-Mail [email protected]
Los Prados Library News JOB DESCRIPTION II-QUIZ ANSWERS 1) Jane Lawless Jane Lawless Mysteries-Ellen Hart 2) Lilly Connor Lilly Connor Mysteries-Michelle Blake 3) Lily Bard-Lily Brad Mysteries Charlaine Harris 4) Coral Felton-and Sherry Carter Puzzle Lady Mysteries-Parnell Hall, Puzzle. 5) Lee Bartholomew-- How to Seduce a Ghost-Hope McIntyre. 6) Calista Jacobs-Mortal Words Kathryn Lasky Knight. 7) Jay Jasen-Jay Jasen Mysteries-Jim Weikart 8) Nina Fischman-Nina Fischman Mysteries-Marissa Piesman 9) Amanda Pepper-Amanda Pepper Mysteries-Gillian Roberts 10) Hitchcock Sewell Hitchock Sewell Mysteries-Tim Cockey
LIBRARY FACTS This is a recap for new residents. The library is a non-funded function of our community. It has a fantastic stock of current hard and paper back books of almost every genre, along with a fair elec-tion of books on tape / CD, AND jigsaw puzzles. It is stocked solely from the donations of our residents and operates on an honor system. It is maintained by a small staff of volunteers.
Because there is no control over donations and/or withdrawals, the library cannot be stocked in the same manner as a regular library. However, there are several systems in place to aid users in finding their favorite author and reading type. All the shelves in the library are numbered and all book shelves are in alphabetical order. There is a locator board on the wall which indicates read-ing types and authors as well as indicating the shelves on which the books and items are located.
It is requested that all donations and returns be placed in or around a box located near the fire-place. If you are considering a large donation of items, it is hoped that you call me before doing so. Also, all suggestions , comments and recommendations regarding the library and this column are welcome.
ANOTHER HISTORICAL QUIZ ON OBSCURE BUT NOTEWORTHY AMERICANS Each of the people below had a famous moment in U.S. History. Can you name what he or she is famous for? 1) David Rice Anderson
2) Jeannette Rankin 3) Edmund Ross 4) Confederate Lt. Bennett Young 5) Nicholas P. Trist
TWO GOOD REASONS murder plot set in the state of Washington. Main character is a Seattle Attorney whose twin brother is murdered. As she seeks to find the reason for the murder and the killer, she finds her-self in the middle of a major political scandal and cover-up. A good read. Other books by the
If you enjoy books that incorporate World War II action as well as today's problems, try Blood of the Reich by William Dietrich. It starts with a fictionalized version of an actual trip to Tibet that was authorized by the German government just before the outbreak of the war. The plot is a bit hard to follow when it gets scientific but all in all, the other books by the author include Napo-
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Neal J. Schmitt 240-6404 [email protected]
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September 24, 2011
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Surf City Garage
Safelite Gas
Meguiars
Bob Miller Team Ford
Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Prestige Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Harley -Davidson Custom Muffler
Arnones Auto Body Los Prados Restaurant
Los Prados Golf Course
Storage West
Sierra Air
Local Sponsors
New for 2012 might just be the addition of a 50s
going back to an October date as well. Show car en-tries will be limited to about 55 so that there will still be plenty of parking available for the golfers.
We need your opinion: how about a Friday parade of golf carts and club member cars through the vil-lages in late afternoon to kick off and advertise the Saturday event? We think that would be a lot of fun. We could then all return to the clubhouse for a post parade dinner???????
The club still meets at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth Mon-day of each month in the Patio Room of the club-house. Come on by and share your enthusiasm and ideas with us. Also, check out our neat club shadow
on a regular basis. Need more info? Call Ed at 839-1020 or Mike at 658-7828 or myself at 395-6992.
a 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible; one of my all time favorite cars. - - - See you at the SEMA Show, Dirty (Corvairs
Rule!) Harry
Well, our second annual car show is now history. We certainly thank all the Los Prados residents who came out to view all the neat rides that were displayed. Mother Nature threatened but only gave us a scare for a short time. She must like our show since it did rain all around the valley.
We believe we learned a few important things af-
community as we thought. We firmly believe that many custom cart owners may have been intimi-
So, for 2012 the invitation is for the most lavishly DECORATED carts. Nothing has to be perma-nent. Just doll up your fairway flyer like a Rose Bowl float and that will be tons of fun. I repeat, FUN!
As for the cars, we will again initiate pre-registration for those wishing to do so and we plan to expand the class categories a wee bit as well. The gas pump trophies have become our symbol. No other sponsoring organization has anything that cool that we know of.
The car show proceeds generated will now stay in the Las Vegas valley. The Club will assume stewardship and dispersement of these funds to the charities of their choosing. Since this is your trying to keep everything all in the family.
From the Los Prados Car Club (LPCC) - - - -
The mammoths, ground sloth, camels and horses that called Southern Nevada home before us may be gone, but some of their remains can be found in residents' backyards. The creatures' teeth and bones have been unearthed for decades, and through the work of some valley paleontological advocates, their legacy could be felt for years to come.
"Scientists tell us it's one of the largest Ice Age sites in America," said Helen Mortenson, presi-dent of the Protectors of Tule Springs and the Gil-crease Nature Sanctuary's board of directors.
This Proposed Ice Age Park will be centered around the famous Tule Springs paleontological site in the heart of the Upper Las Vegas Wash. The Park will provide a home for an organization with four basic goals: Research, Curation and Care of Fossil Specimens, Public Access and In-terpretation, and Preservation of Sites. Also this is the last remaining area of the endangered Las Ve-gas Bear Poppy and Buckwheat.
Helen Mortenson will be our guest speaker and will show us the proposed plans for the park.
All women in the Los Prados community are in-
only attend the monthly meetings occasionally.
within the greater Las Vegas community. Your
our charitable work possible. You can join during any month by dropping a check of $22.00 (includes your name button) at the front desk of
Los Prados
News & Views By Susan Rollins
: Plan ahead and mark your calendars for these im-
November 12th Brunch Meeting Social Hour 9:00 a.m. Brunch 10:00 a.m.
Program at 11:00 a.m. followed by the business meeting
December 9 Luncheon meeting January 13, 2012 Luncheon meeting
Special Event: November 19 Bake Sale December 3 Craft Fair
NOVEMBER PROGRAM: PROPOSED LAS VEGAS
ICE AGE PARK
Las Vegas, a bustling metropolis boasting more than 2 million residents, had a much different population 200,000 years ago. In place of subdi-visions and developments were diverse animals, some as big as a one- story house, roaming the marshes that drew them together.
Meeting Reservation Reminder: 539-8596 a reservation-only number, leave
name and reservation, or email: [email protected]
Reservation deadline is Tuesday before the meeting.
Members $15.00 Guests $17.00
If you need to cancel for any reason, Please contact Lynn Fujisaka at 656-5315
Do not use e-mail to cancel No reservations will be taken on Thursday or
Friday.
NOVEMBER BRUNCH Scrambled eggs with Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Po-
Corned Beef Hash, Biscuits and
Gravy, Apple Pancakes, Fruit Bowl and Pastries
Executive Board member. Membership forms are available at the clubhouse front desk. We need each and every woman in Los Prados to help us continue to be a force in helping others in the community.
BAKE SALE: NOVEMBER 19 All of you bakers get those recipes out for delicious goodies. It is just the start to a success-ful bake sale; join our efforts! Bake treats to dazzle the crowd, cookies for baskets, help with wrapping, packaging, the coffee bar, etc. Sign up and more in-formation will be forthcoming.
Thank you!!
CRAFT FAIR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
ATTENTION MEMBERS at
the annual Craft Fair on Saturday, December 3rd, just by BEING THERE! Each member has one chance at winning but can increase their chances by handing out invitations to nonmembers. The mem-
by being there. When invited nonmember guests ar-
teer will cut the form in half, placing the guest name in Each guest you invite in-
creases your chances to win your $50.00 among the fifty or more crafters. Of course, you and the guest must be present at 11:30 when the names are drawn. You then have an hour and a half to spend.
two $50.00 shopping sprees one for members and one for guests! Invitation forms are available at the Clubhouse or by calling Lynn Parker a t 6 5 8 - 7 1 8 1 o r b y e m a i l a t [email protected]. Remember the date Saturday, December 3rd at the Clubhouse from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. And remember to pick up invitation forms
or email Lynn for a copy to print.
OPERATION SANTA CLAUS
Operation Santa Claus is seeking
pate in this great project to assist families in
gifts on wish lists from our adopted families. Contact project chairs: Vera Martin, 396-3814 or Joyce Paciolla, 656-7449 to participate in this very rewarding experience.
Gift Certificates for
Gift Certificates are available for the monthly
members and $17.00 for guests. Anyone may purchase the certificates. What a great way to introduce community women to the activities of
for a friend! Certificates may be purchased by contacting Lynn Fujisaka, Treasurer.
Executive Board Member
Feel free to contact any members of the
gestions or concerns or to volunteer for an activ-ity.
President, Helen Henson
645-7510 [email protected]
Vice President, Doris Ferrell 658-7828
Secretary, Sandy Kendall 656-8171
Treasurer, Lynn Fujisaka 656-5315
Directors: Mariam Becker
362-9536 [email protected]
Jean Hamilton 396-5812
[email protected] [email protected]
Ruth Rogers
658-7365 [email protected]
Thanksgiving Feasting
When the Halloween pumpkins are gone,
And the leaves have all fallen to ground,
When the air has turned windy and cold,
Then Thanksgiving will soon be around. Thoughts of loved ones all
feasting together, Pleasant pictures from past
times appear To dwell in each heart and
each mind Then Thanksgiving is finally here!
The kitchen has scrumptious aromas, The dining room looks oh, so fine,
Decorations with pilgrims and turkeys,And now we are ready to dine!
First the napkins are placed on our laps;
Now the prayer for the meal to be blessed,
Then we stuff the good food in our tummies,
And we hope for it all to digest!
By Joanna Fuchs www.poemsource.com