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THE  

LODGE  LOG    

March    2015            

B  L  U  E    L  A  K  E    S  P  R  I  N  G  S    H  O  M  E  O  W  N  E  R  S  ’    A  S  S  O  C  I  AT  I  O  N    

   

 

 

 Easter Brunch Sunday,  April  5,  2015  11:00  a.m.  to  1:00  p.m.  

For reservations please call the Business Office at 209-795-2357

Payment is due at the time of reservation and

members will be charged the full amount for

cancellations after April 1 or no shows.  

Eggs  Benedict  

Roasted  red  potatoes  with  herbs  

Belgian  waffles  with  fresh  strawberries  and  whipped  cream,  Spinach  salad  with  orange  mandarin  dressing  

Baked  Salmon  with  lightly  seasoned  panko  crust  and  lemon  butter  

Scrambled  eggs  and  cheese  

Bacon,  Baked  ham  with  apricot  sauce,  Smoked  cocktail  sausage  

Croissants  

Orange  and  Cranberry  juices  Adults:    $26  all  inclusive  

Children:    Ages  9  –  12:    $13  

Ages  6  –  8:    $6  

Ages  5  and  Under:    Free  

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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 Secound Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Friday    Morning    Bridge      Every    Friday    at  10    a.m.      Bobbie    Neely    795-7815 Potluck      Second    Wednesdays    at    5:30    p.m.  (September    2014    through    May    2015)      Linda    Penney    795-0514 Maureen Dinnocenzo 795-3226  

Mahjong      First    and    Third    Thursdays    at 10:00    a.m.    Leni    Salayko    795-7166    

Texas    Hold’em      Second    Thursdays    at  2:00    p.m.    (September    2014    through    May  2015)    Cathy    Fitzpatrick    795-4806  Louise    Cooke    795-4657  

St.    Patrick’s    Day    Dinner  Saturday,    March    14  

Job    Faire      Saturday,    April    11    from    10    a.m.  to    12    noon  

Easter    Brunch:    Sunday,    April    5  

Spring    Fling:    Saturday,    May    2  

Annual    Meeting:    Saturday,    June    6,    11    a.m.  

President’s  Message  

 

During  the  last  month  or  so,  I  have  been  amazed  at  the  number  of  members  that  are  unaware  of  events  and  announcements  that  take  place  at  Blue  Lake  Springs.      

Some  people  say  they  haven’t  seen  the  Lodge  Log  or  haven’t  received  an  E’MAIL  BLAST  announcing  a  special  event.    It  would  be  fantastic  if  all  members  sign  up  for  e-‐mail  and  when  they  sign  up,  they  check  all  areas  available  for  e-‐mail  information.    Signing  up  is  very  easy.    Just  go  to  the  web  site  and  follow  the  directions,  and  make  sure  you  chose  all  the  boxes  that  relate  to  e-‐mail  information.    Pass  this  information  onto  a  friend  who  may  not  be  getting  the  Lodge  Log.  

As  you  may  have  read  in  the  unapproved  minutes  of  the  January  meeting,  the  Board  of  Directors  is  researching  the  availability  of  grant  money  for  the  dredging  of  our  Lakes.    We  are  seeking  a  grant  writer  for  this  project.    Receiving  a  grant  for  the  dredging  would  certainly  save  the  Association  a  great  deal  of  money.    In  addition,  the  Board  is  looking  into  the  feasibility  of  installing  a  prefabricated  restroom  at  the  Fly-‐In  Lake  area.    This  also  would  save  money,  as  a  completely  new  restroom  would  cost  considerably  more  money.    You  can  keep  up  with  these  projects  by  reading  the  Lodge  Log  as  well  as  the  Board  minutes.    Sign  up  for  e-‐mail!  

Keeping  up  with  the  fallen  pine  needles  has  been  a  constant  chore  this  year.    We  all  need  to  keep  in  mind  that  Memorial  Day  will  be  here  before  we  know  it  and  that  means  CLEANING  OUR  LOTS!    We  have  had  another  very  dry  year  which  will  bring  HIGH  FIRE  DANGER.    Let’s  all  get  a  jump  start  on  getting  our  lots  cleaned.  

Thanks  to  all  of  the  Blue  Lake  Springs  staff  for  doing  such  a  fine  job  and  making  BLS  the  “Jewel  of  Calaveras  County”.  

Bev  Vasquez,  President    

 

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Welcome  New  Homeowners    

 

Saturday,      April      11,      2015  

Job  Faire  10      a.m.–noon  Blue    Lake    Springs  

Homeowners’    Association  335    Blue    Lake    Springs    Drive  

Arnold    

                 

Join    our    energetic    team    and    work    at    the    premier

summer    recreation    facility    in    Calaveras    County.    We    are  hiring    lifeguards,    recreation    office,    summer    aide    and  

snack    bar    staff.    Questions?    Call    559-5558,    ask    for    the  Recreation    Director    or    Email:    blsrecreation@caltel.com  

 

 

Snowflake  Lodge  Restaurant  Presents  a  Traditional  

St.  Patrick’s  Day  Dinner  Dance  

March  14th,  2015   Menu  

Corned  Beef    &  Cabbage  New      Potatoes,  Carrots,  

Caesar Salad and Chocolate      Mousse for $17.00   Regular menu will be available    

For      reservations,      call      209-795-2357.      

Stephen  Ferrando                                                                              Unit  1  

David  &  Tiffany  Alameda                                                              Unit  2  

Michael  &  Regina  Dawson                                              Unit  2  

Kristine  Delgado  &  Gary  Difabio                              Unit  5  

Sagi  Geva                                                                                                            Unit  8  

Sean  &  Elizabeth  Spiva                                                              Unit  8  

Michael  &  Nakisa  Munoz                                              Unit  9  

Joseph  &  Amy  Zuccaro                                                            Unit  9  

Joel  &  Kelly  Dias                                                                                        Unit  11  

Steven  Hasson                                                                                        Unit  12  

 

 

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New Year’s Eve 2014 A Winter Wonderland

Snowflakes and snowballs welcomed our guests to a “Winter Wonderland” this New Year’s Eve. The Lodge

was decorated with more snowflakes and snowballs (indoors, of course) than Arnold has seen in quite some

time.

Jim and Louise Cooke greeted our guests at the door and checked their belongings. I introduced myself and

wished everyone a “Happy New Year” and directed them to Linda Penney who then gave them their assigned

table. They then went to Danny who took pictures of them in front of our beautiful “winter wonderland” theme

of trees filled with light and snow.

Tom Schneider and Paul Penney were our bartenders for the evening. The biggest hit of the evening was the

halo headbands with dangling snowflakes that the bartenders wore. Thank you, Tom and Paul. “You are the

best.”

Appetizers were passed during cocktail hour and eventually everyone was escorted to the dining room for a

wonderful sit-down dinner. The dining room was aglow with an abundance of lights. The tables were lit with apothecary jars filled with different outdoor scenes.

Danny welcomed our guests and then the most wonderful dining experience began. Our meal consisted of

French onion soup, salmon and fennel cakes, Belgian endive salad and Korubuta pork with pomegranate balsamic. Our meal ended with dessert and coffee. A beautiful table scape consisted of a winter wonderland

scene and cake pops. Amber Sitter did a beautiful job. Our compliments go out to Chef Marc and his entire

staff.

Dancing lasted until the New Year was counted down. Our wonderful DJ, Kim Evans, provided her expertise

to our guests.

This wonderful evening could not have been made possible without you, our guests. Your continued support

of our events here at the Lodge make evenings like this possible. Thank you for attending.

Amber Sitter and the staff at Snowflake were instrumental in helping with decorations. A heartfelt thanks goes out to them.

The biggest “props” goes to Linda and Paul Penney, Louise and Jimmie Cooke, Denise and Tom Schneider,

and Pat Forsea. Your help and knowledge was truly appreciated. Thank you!!!

Members interested in viewing their photo for New Year’s Eve can contact me at tiledeb@aol.com.

Danny and Debbie Hernandez

Chairpersons

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January  Potluck  News    January  potluck  was  a  great  time  for  everyone.      BLS  members  attending  65,  2  were  guests.  Food  was  fantastic  and  costume  suggestion  was  crazy  clothes  (stripes,  flowers,  patterns,  etc.).    Rich  and  Elena  Milan  took  the  title  of  BEST  COSTUME!  

I  especially  want  to  thank  Judy  &  Ron  Boles  for  organizing  the  January  potluck  in  my  absence.    

A  big  thank  you  to  the  Kitchen  Committee:  Ed  &  Michele  Stahlberg  (chair),  Bob  &  Sharon  Tussey,  Chris  &  Sid  Gilbrech,  Clint  &  Kaaren  Babb  and  Tom  &  Chris  Gosswiller.      I  also  want  to  thank  the  bartenders:  Ron  Boles  &  Pete  Padelford.      Our  Bingo  callers,  John  Vasquez  and  Harry  Tittle  did  a  great  job,  as  usual.    I  want  to  thank  the  Snowflake  Lodge  Staff  for  setting  up  the  tables  and  helping  with  clean  up.    Thanks  to  our  potluck  callers,  Anne  Friborg,  Bev  Vasquez,  Kaaren  Babb,  Maureen  Dinnocenzo,  Michele  Stahlberg,  Denise  Schneider,  and  Judy  Boles.    

Congratulations  to  all  our  winners!    The  winner  of  the  Snowflake  Dessert  Certificate  was  Kent  Brady.  The  50/50  raffle  was  won  by  Maureen  Lamour.    The  1st  Bingo  game  was  won  by  Kevin  Andel.    The  2nd  Bingo  game  was  won  by  Rich  Milan  and  the  3rd  Bingo  Game  was  won  by  Kevin  Andel.    The  4th  Bingo  game  was  split  between  Jim  Harrington  &  Maureen  Lamour.      

The  Blackout  game  was  won  by  Kevin  Andel.    Kevin  had  a  very  lucky  night!  Congratulations!    

The  next  Potluck  is  on  March  11,  2015.    

We  need  volunteers  to  help  in  the  kitchen.    Volunteers  sign  up  for  one  Potluck  night,  plate  the  desserts  as  they  come  in,  keep  food  warm  in  the  kitchen  during  the  social  hour  (5:30  -‐  6:30),  then  serve  the  food  from  the  buffet  tables  at  6:30.    If  you  can  volunteer  for  one  night,  please  call  Linda  Penney  at  795-‐0514.      

If  you  are  new  to  Potluck  and  would  like  to  be  included  on  our  list,  call  Linda  Penney  at  795-‐0514  to  be  placed  on  our  calling  list.    

Linda  Penney  

 

If    there    is    any    member    who  knows    of    someone    who    may  

need    a    sympathy    card,  please    call    the    Sunshine  Lady,    Joan    Shawver    at  

209-795-5619.      

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PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FOR MEMBERS

MEMBER ASSESSMENT

The 2015 Association Assessments were mailed November 27, 2014. Please remember that the Association Assessments for 2015 are delinquent AFTER May 1, 2015. The Improved Lot rate, the Unimproved Lot rate, and the Association Membership Assessments are all $478. If you didn’t receive your 2015 Assessment, please call the Association Office immediately at 209-795-2357.

FAMILY SEASON CARDS

Family Season Cards must be picked up at the Recreation Office or the Business Office. The cards may be picked up by either the member or the person whose name is on the card. Please be ready to show identification. Cards may not be picked up by other family members unless their names are on the cards. In order to prevent a delay in picking up the card(s), please be ready to give the staff the lot/unit numbers of the property. If you have any questions, please call the Business Office at 209-795-2357.  

SAVE  THE  DATE  FOR  BLUE  LAKE  SPINGS  

ENCHANTED  FOREST  SPRINGS  EVENT  

DINNER  DANCE  MAY  2,  2015    

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VIP  

Well  it  is  time  to  get  the  rakes  out  shake  the  dust  off  them  and  enjoy  working  outdoors  in  the  mountains.  First  CAL  FIRE  Inspection  of  your  Property  will  be  June  1st  and  Second  Inspection  will  be  July  7th.  

  The  past  years  we  have  not  written  up  properties  that  have  contracts  with  Lot  Cleaners  but  have  monitored  those  properties  to  see  that  all  the  work  was  done  including  the  30  to  100  foot  rules.  We  continued  to  receive  lists  from  Lot  Cleaners  of  contracted  properties  past  the  1st  inspection  time.  This  will  not  be  done  this  year,  that  procedure  pushed  our  property  inspections  way  in  to  late  October.  The  new  procedure  will  be  “ALL  PROPERTY  OWNERS  CONTRACTING  WITH  A  LOT  CLEANER  MUST  DO  SO  BY  MAY  18TH”.  Lot  cleaners  will  then  send  me  a  list  of  their  contracted  customers  for  Blue  Lake  Springs  before  1st  Inspection  date.  These  property  owners  will  not  be  given  a  CAL  FIRE  Inspection  Notice  during  1st  or  2nd  Inspection.  I  will  work  with  the  Lot  cleaners  regarding  the  time  to  get  their  work  done.  Any  Property  owner  that  contracts  with  a  lot  Cleaner  after  May  18th  will  receive  a  CAL  FIRE  Inspection  Notice  if  there  are  issues  with  their  property  and  will  have  till  2nd  Inspection  to  get  the  work  done.  I  only  work  this  procedure  with  the  Lot  Cleaners  that  attend  the  April  Lot  Cleaners  Meeting.  This  is  a  special  consideration  because  of  the  size  of  our  subdivision  and  the  size  of  the  work  load  for  our  Lot  Cleaners  during  the  year.  I  do  monitor  the  contracted  properties  to  see  they  get  cleaned  and  I  am  in  touch  with  these  Lot  Cleaners  all  the  time.  

  It  is  very  important  that  ALL  home  owners  bring  their  properties  to  compliance  with  the  PRC4291  Rules,  unloading  all  the  Fire  Fuel  you  can  on  your  property  from  the  ground  to  15  or  20  feet  above  the  ground.  You  are  number  1  of  the  3  part  phase  of  work  in  the  Fire  Prevention  of  the  whole  Ebbetts  Pass  Community  that  is  going  on  as  I  write.  The  #2  Phase  is  a  perimeter  Fire  Break  around  our  BLS  Subdivision  which  we  have  applied  for  a  Grant  to  get  this  work  done,  it  looks  good  for  us  right  now  to  receive  this  Grant.  This  work  will  be  almost  the  same  as  your  30  to  100  foot  PRC4291  rules  (NOT  clear  cutting).  The  U  S  Forest  Service,  Big  Trees  State  Park  and  SPI  will  be  doing  this  to  their  properties  that  border  our  Subdivision,  their  work  should  be  completed  in  the  next  2  years.  Those  of  you  with  properties  bordering  properties  outside  the  BLS  Subdivision  will  be  receiving  letters  when  all  this  work  is  planned  to  be  done.  The  3rd  Phase  of  these  Fire  Prevention  Projects  is  a  Perimeter  Fire  Break  around  the  Ebbetts  Pass  and  Arnold  area.  Some  of  this  work  is  already  done  and  some  of  it  is  taking  place  right  now.  We  hope  that  in  3  years  we  will  be  able  to  say  we  have  the  best  chance  possible  to  save  our  community  in  a  Wild  Land  Fire,  the  Fire  People  think  we  will  but  you  have  to  do  your  part  on  your  properties  to  make  this  work.    

We  have  been  accepted  as  a  Firewise  Community.  A  lot  of  work  went  into  this  and  we  could  not  have  gotten  through  the  application  process  without  the  help  of  CAL  FIRE  and  Louise  Cooke.    Good  things  will  come  of  this.  This  is  a  big  thing  for  you  as  Home  owners.  This  will  be  even  better  when  all  the  other  subdivisions  are  Firewise  Designated.  We  will  be  working  with  the  next  4  largest  Subdivisions  to  become  Firewise  Designated  this  year.  

Pete  Padelford,  your  CAL  FIRE  VIP  Coordinator  

 

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Texas  Hold’em    

Monthly      Texas      Hold’em      Tournaments  the      second      Thursday      of      the      month.                    

 

Check-in:    1:30    p.m.  Play    Time:    2:00    p.m.    to    4:30    p.m.  

Entrance    Fee:    $5.00  All    prizes    are    gift    certificates    to    the    restaurant    

The    monthly    games    will    be    held    on    the    second    Thursdays    of    the    month.    

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    lcooke11@yahoo.com  

and    include    the    names    of    any    guests.  If    you    need    to    cancel,    email    as    soon    as    possible.  

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.  

Just    come    on    into    the    lodge,    sit    back  and    have    some    fun    learning    this    unique    game!    

The    end    of    the    season    6th    annual    “Texas    Hold’em    Tournament”  will    be    held    May    14,    2015.    To    qualify    for    the    tournament  

you    must    have    played    in    at    least    2    of    the    7    monthly    games.    

“Know    when    to    hold’em,    know    when    to    fold"

Lodge  Log   9  

 

 

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  

 

Office  are  located  next  to  the  Arnold  Post  Office  at  1011  Blagen  Road