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Neighborhood News
Warm Spring Knolls (WSK) March 2017
You Ought to Know…
Estate Sales If you want to sell some of those treasures you no longer need, please remember a couple of things: First, there is one authorized community garage sale for all three units each year. This year it’s in May. Second, you can hold an Estate Sale anytime. Remember, an Estate Sale takes place inside your home (not in the driveway), and you need authorization from the board.
Getting ahold of the Board To help make sure that residents’ needs are met in a timely fashion, each Member of the Board will be on-call for a week at a time. During that time, when someone calls the main Clubhouse office phone number (951-677-5758), the call will forward to that Board Member’s personal or home phone. So if you need to get ahold of someone for anything related to our community, please call the office number.
About Our Street Repairs Don’t be dismayed if cracks show up in our freshly repaired streets. Small cracks are a natural response to traffic and temperature changes. Also, watch out for your little furry friends on freshly repaired streets. That oily goo is tough to get off tender paws!
A Big Shout -Out to… Our neighbors! Folks are stepping up and it’s awesome! Whether it’s taking a minute or two to pull debris from the storm drains, or helping out a neighbor in need, those small acts of generosity and kindness help make this a great place to live!
Emergency Phone Don’t forget that there’s an emergency phone on the outside clubhouse wall on the pool deck. It’s a 911 phone only. So, to report an emergency, just pick up the handset and dial 911.
38145 Via Del Largo Murrieta, CA 92563 Office : 951-677-5758 Fax: 951-677-5470 [email protected]
Hours : Fridays 9 to noon
Check the Calendar for the next Board Meeting
2016 Board Members
President Felix DuRousseau, Jr. 951-473-9056
Vice President Helen Schmitt 951-775-5641
Secretary Josie Ingraham 951-897-6189
Treasurer Karen Lankford 951-440-7769
Architectural Director Bud Rose 951-240-1841
Facilities Manager (acting) Bud Rose 951-240-1841
Keys & Calendar Sue Starling 951-600-0251
From the Board of Directors
If you have an opinion, a brief article, a joke, or an interest that you’d like to
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Big happenings in March! The streets are going to see some needed improvement, and we’re starting on repairs to the Clubhouse building. Transition to the new bookkeeper has gone smoothly (Thanks, Karen!). Unfortunately, Mike Condry had to resign his position due to health concerns (please keep him in your prayers), and Bud graciously stepped in to help out.
Vieja’s Casino Bus Trip - Monday, April 3 rd, 2017
Join the Murrieta Women’s Club for fun at the Viejas Casino and
nearby Outlet Stores! Tickets are $12 per person On-sale until March 20th.
Bus Loads at 8 a.m. at the Unit 1 Clubhouse
38441 Via La Paloma Contact Marti Gabriel at
(951) 553-1259
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Other Volunteers
Activities Shirley Sebring 760-522-9262
Emergency Preparedness
Jim Francis 951-445-4844
Newsletter Glenn Ingraham 951-642-2897
Senior Advocate Shelby Price 951-461-7557
WSK HOA Year-to-Date Financials as of January 31, 2016
Year to Date Income: $ 104,030 Year to Date Expense: $ -8,618 Year to Date Net Income $ 95,412 Operating Account: $ 27,802 Reserve Account: $ 67,150 Reserve Savings: $ 209,368
Total: $ 304,320
From the Treasurer - Karen Lankford
Board Meeting Tuesday, March 14,
2017 – 6:30 p.m.
The agenda for the upcoming board meeting can be found at the Clubhouse on the inside Bulleting Board at least four days before the scheduled meeting date.
A Tip from Bud Looking to hire someone
to do some work? To help ensure you get the job done that you want, and to keep from getting ‘taken to the cleaners’,
give Bud a call. He’ll be glad to take a look at your project and give
you some useful tips in working with contractors!
Whoops! My apologies to Molly
and Sadie for switching their names in the last issue. I’ve
been assured that they didn’t mind!
Molly
Sadie
Emergency Medical Services The Murrieta Fire Dept. is reminding us that they charge $175 each time they respond to
a medical emergency. But, buy an annual subscription from them and that charge is
reduced to $24 per year; or $12 per year for ‘very low income’ and Medicare residents.
To register for your subscription go online to www.thesubscriptionhub.com/murrieta
Or call them at 951-677-5511 Also, check with the Clubhouse, there might
be some registration forms left.
Lower Your Car Insurance Check with your insurance agent
to see if completing the AARP low-cost online Smart Driver
program will save you money! www.aarpdriversafety.org
Weeds Love the Rain We don’t have the Bible College students anymore, so we’re all on our own
in keeping our property looking good! If you need a ‘nudge’ to keep your plot in good shape, the WSK
Architectural Committee may be issuing you a ‘Friendly Reminder’. To get help weeding, try:
Marsha Brinker (Unit 1) – (951) 219-3691 She is coordinating a program using middle school students April 4-6.
No slopes and no power tools.
Elaine Gordon – (951) 816-9976 Her 15 year-old grandson needs community service credit and she will
supervise him doing light yard work. www.aarpdriversafety.org
Pool & Billiards Club Sam Muscato invites anyone
interested in some friendly games of pool to join him and friends to the
Billiards Table at Unit 2 Clubhouse. Give Sam a call at (714) 504-7476.
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Stay Safe Mr. Ricardo Gonzales from Riverside C.A.R.E. Program will
present a talk on preventing scams, fraud, and abuse: Friday, March 17 th at 10:30 a.m. Assistance League of Temecula
28720 Via Montezuma Temecula 92590
Use email to RSVP to Debi McCaslin at [email protected]
www.aarpdriversafety.org
IMPORTANT NOTICE: WSK Street Maintenance
After many months of planning, several of our streets and cul-de-sacs will be undergoing maintenance. In approximately mid-March, the contractor will begin work on:
- Via La Colina , from Via Princesa to Via Del Sol - crack fill and sealer;
- Via Del Largo , from Via Del Sol to Via Zapata - crack fill and sealer;
- Via Del Sol from Via La Colina to WSK Golf Knolls boundary - grind + new asphalt;
- Calle Escarpado from Via La Colina to Via Playa Del Rey - grind + new asphalt;
- Via Calusa (cul-de-sac) - remove & replace all asphalt;
- Via Donoso Via Estrella (cui-de-sacs) - sealer;
- Clubhouse parking lot - new asphalt patches, crack fill sealer & repaint.
This work will probably be accomplished over two consecutive days:
Day One - Saw-cut or asphalt grinding to remove asphalt on Via Del Sol, Via Calusa, Calle Escarpado, and Clubhouse parking lot, followed by placement of new asphalt.
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE OR WALK ON THE NEW AS PHALT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MORNING. DRIVING OR WALKING ON NEW ASPHAL T WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE, and A FINE WILL BE ASSESSED T O COVER THE COST OF REPAIR.
Day Two - Crack fill & seal coat Via La Colina, Via Del Largo, and double seal coat Via Donoso, Via Estrella & Clubhouse parking lot. Again, please do not drive on new seal coat for eight hours.
Several days later - Repaint the STOP bars, speed bumps, speed limit markings and Clubhouse parking lot. This phase will not restrict your ability to drive on any of these streets.
Additional notification will be made via flyer regarding exact dates of maintenance work, driving restrictions, or other details. We cannot provide exact dates at this time because the paving work is not yet scheduled by the asphalt contractor and it is dependent on good weather - clear & mild, with no rain.
If you have questions or need assistance in planning, you can contact Jim Francis at 951-445-4844 or WSK Architectural Director, Bud Rose at 951-240-1841.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO PLAN YOUR SCHEDULE AROUND THIS IMPORTANT EVENT! * *
Also: No water sprinkling 24 hrs. before and 48 hours
after the work.
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Our goal for our annual Ladies Tea was a "WOW" factor and according to the feedback we received, we reached that goal. Thank you to all the ladies from all the units who bought tickets and those who brought family and friends!
The stunning decorations; the outstanding delicacies (especially the Petit Fours!!); and the festive atmosphere made for a special time of fellowship with friends and neighbors.
This was our first major event for the new WSK Activities Committee, and a lot of thought, planning, and work went into it. Thank you to the ladies on Committee who put so much heart into making this happen. You Were Amazing!
The Ladies Valentine Tea - Arlene Muscato and Shirley Sebring, co-chairs
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Resident of Warm Spring Knolls Your ‘Go-To’ home seller in The Knolls since 2006
Selling over 100 homes to-date!
BRE #
Did you Know A Hummingbird’s body temperature is around
107 degrees!
Dial-A-Ride provides discounted curb-to-curb
transport for seniors
Age 65+ or disabled Call (800) 795 7887
Murrieta Food Bank 38444 Sky Canyon Drive #190
St. Martha’s Pantry & Thrift Shop offers a Food Bank for Murrieta
residents.
951-677-0078 - 951-672-6347 Bring ‘Proof of Income’ and Picture ID!
Scruffy Says… “The Jig is Up!”
So, I headed into the house in search of food for the Coyote pup, while Mimi kept him safe. I wasn’t exactly sure how to get food, but I had bigger problems racing through my head, like; what if the Coyote pack came looking for him? And, if my buddies in the neighborhood found out about him; he’d be toast. And, most of all: What if my person discovered our shenanigans? We couldn’t keep this a secret forever!
I was so consumed with these worries that I practically ran smack into my person as I jumped up on the porch. “Hey Scruff” he said leaning down to scratch my ear, “What’s the hurry?” Then he stood up straight and scanned the yard. “And where’s little Mimi got off to?” Relieved from the trance of the ear scratch, I zipped past him into the house. Now what? If I couldn’t find food for the little guy, maybe he’d like my favorite chew toy! I was just about to dash off to the hiding spot under the bed when my nose stopped me. It told me to look up - and there across the room was my answer! My person’s food - on the table, obviously just waiting for me! Even from that distance my nose quivered with the delicious meaty smells, and the delicious bread smells, and even the green smells – yes! Also, delicious! My mouth watered so much I was certain I left a trail of mouthy drool on my way to the table. Standing on my hind legs, I stretched as far as I could, and then oh-so-carefully lifted the bready meat thing with my mouth from the table… It was still warm! And did I say there was meat?! Oh Boy!
In my life I’ve faced some difficult tests, and I’ve had to show some deep courage a few times. But the hardest thing I have ever had to do was to resist the maddening temptation to eat that food. All of it! Right there and then! But, I could NOT eat the food! It was for the pup. I had to keep telling myself, “don’t eat it – don’t eat it – don’t eat it” I repeated that command all the way to the open door. Peeking out, I saw no sign of my person. Good. Carefully slipping through the door and onto the porch, I again paused to look around. Still, my person was nowhere to be seen. Good again! Then, a quick scamper across the yard and I was at the bush. I was so relieved. Safe at last, the job was almost done! I still had to be careful to NOT-EAT-THE-FOOD! And, I’d made it this far without messing things up, so the last thing I was going to do was let the straggly old bush make me drop the food while I went through. I decided to turn around and back through the grabby branches. I knew I’d have plenty of room to turn around in the big space under the bush, so I pushed through tail-first. Then, wouldn’t you know it; after all my careful maneuvering, I still ended up dropping the food - right onto the dirt. It happened because as I turned around, my mouth had actually fallen open in shock and wonder.
There, in the big space under the bush, right next to Mimi, sat my person. He was gently stroking her head and ears while he looked at me, smiling sadly, “You know we can’t keep him, champ.” Still, I could only stare. How did he know? His smile widened a little as if he knew my thoughts, “I just followed your tracks”. Then he reached over and picked up the meaty-bready-food. “But at least we can make him more comfortable for now”. The pup should have been terrified of the big person. He’d probably never even seen one before. But he wasn’t. A little scared, sure; but not run-for-your-life scared. My person was so calm and reassuring. He gently pulled some of the meat from the food and placed it in front of the wary pup. One sniff and any hint of fear evaporated. It wasn’t that he ate the meat exactly, it was just gone. Chuckling softly my person said “Easy, little guy. Not so fast” and dropped a smaller piece in front of him – being careful to keep track of his fingers! A quick flash of those needle sharp teeth and again, the food vanished. My person looked at the pup for a long minute before turning and offering some meat and bread to Mimi, and then to me. Of course, we both showed our excellent manners by accepting the food ever so gently. “You’re such good dogs” he said in his soft whisper voice, giving us both nice deep ear scratches. “But what are we going to do?” He sighed deeply, considering the young wild thing now sleeping soundly in the warm protective curve of Mimi’s body. “Whatever are we going to do…?” I lay down with my snout on my paws and looked up at him; confident that he’d think of something. Turns out, I thought of something first. Unfortunately … “it turned out to be a bad idea!”
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