1. sports
2. fishing

Lakes Log • November 2014 • Page 1
LWC GARAGE SALE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
Official Publication of the Lakes Community Association • Volume 42, Number 11 • November 2014 • www.TheLakesofTempe.com
From our Lakes Women’s Club:
WELCOME!
Heather Lock-Wick, Heather Caples, Susan Nagi
Ramona Panicci, Lori Johnson
Three generations of Pallon ladies
Diane Murray
Lori Johnson, Doris Nicora,
Carolyn Karlovski
ARTISAN FAIR, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH
Lakes Log • November 2014 • Page 2
LCA
The Lakes Log is published monthly by the Lakes
Community Association, 5501 S. Lakeshore Drive,
Tempe, AZ 85283. All articles appearing in this
publication are the opinion of the author and do not
necessarily reflect the opinion of the LCA Board of
Directors or management. Acceptance of advertising
does not constitute an endorsement of the products
or services by the Lakes Community Association.
Production services by Don Kirkland since 1987.
Printed by The Arizona Daily Star
BOARD
MEETING
Wednesday, Nov. 19
7 p.m.
Association Office (480) 838-1023
(Hours: 9-5 M-F, except Holidays)
Beach & Tennis Club (480) 838-3274
Lakes Log Committee (480) 838-3274
Lakes Log Advertising (480) 966-0837
• Christine Baldanza - Community Manager
LCA Board of Directors
• Daniella Galvez - CC&R Manager
Dave Kemper, President
Jay Nelson, Vice President
Mike Lentino, Treasurer
Kirk Hudson, Secretary
christineb@thelakesoftempe.com
ccr@thelakesoftempe.com
craig@thelakesoftempe.com
• LCA Website
www.thelakesoflempe.com
• Lakes Log e-mail
lakeslog@thelakesoftempe.com
The Lakes Community
Association Balance sheet
as of August 31,2014
Unaudited
Total Current Assets: $873,317
Total Reserve Assets: $1,274,492
Net Fixed Assets: $478,554
Total Assets: $2,626,364
Liabilities and Fund Balances
Total Liabilities: $229,916
Total Fund Balances: $2,396.448
$2,626,364
Lake Park Villas:
Cornerstone Properties 602-433-0331 (Lia
Correa). Homeowners Board meetings third
Tuesday of each month, Meeting
7 p.m.
No board meeting in July
or December.
Harbour Village: c/o
Heywood Realty, Steve Cheff, Manager.
(480) 820-1519. Homeowners Board
meetings third Monday of each month,
7 p.m., Lakes Beach and Tennis Club.
• Craig Whatcott - Clubhouse Manager
Members: Gary Jordan, Scott Wilson,
Steve Koppen, Ray Oliver
Total Liabilities and
Fund Balances:
Lakes Sub-Association
Contacts and
Meeting Dates
LCA Committees
& Chairpersons
• Activity—Meets 2nd
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Kay Smith, Laison:
Steve Koppen
• Architectural—Meets 1st
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
• Architectural Nominating
Committee—Mike Lentino
• Budget & Finance—Meets 9
days before BoD meeting
at 7 p.m.
• Fishing & Boating—
Jesse Callen, Liaison:
Kirk Hudson
Meets 1st Monday, 6 p.m.
• Lakes Log—Gloria
Hollingsworth, Ray Oliver
• Lakescape Committee—
Doris Nicora, Liaison:
Jay Nelson
Meets 1st Wednesday, 7 p.m.
• Lakes Women’s Club—
Launie Harlacher, 1st Thursday,
6:30 p.m.
• Infrastructure & Maintenance
— Craig Hanson
• Nominating—Stella Calvert
• Personnel & Compensation—
Dave Kemper, Jay Nelson,
Kirk Hudson
• Risk Management—
Dave Kemper, Scott Wilson,
Gary Jordan, Kirk Hudson
• Swim Team
Committee—
Lisa Nelson, Liaison:
Mike Lentino
Sandcastle: c/o Cornerstone, Inc. (602)
433-0331, Doug Hauswirth. Homeowners
Board meetings fourth Tuesday
of each month, 6:30 p.m., Sandcastle
Complex Clubhouse.
3rd Quarter 2014 BD Meeting: July 26,
2014
4th Quarter 2014 BD Meeting: October
25, 2014
1st Quarter 2015 BD Meeting: January
31, 2015
2015 VLHOA Annual Meeting: February
28, 2015 (10 a.m.)
2015 BD Organizational Meeting:
February 28, 2015 (10:45 a.m.)
2nd Quarter 2015 BD Meeting: April
25, 2015
3rd Quarter 2015 BD Meeting: July 25,
2015
4th Quarter 2015 BD Meeting: Oct.
25, 2015
1st Quarter 2016 BD Meeting: Jan. 30,
2016
2016 VLHOA Annual Meeting: February
27, 2016 (10 a.m.)
2016 BD Organizational
Meeting: Feb. 27, 2016
(10:45 a.m.)
Runaway Point: Heywood Realty &
Investment, Inc., Steve Cheff, Manager.
(480) 820-1519
Second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m.
Village Landing: Red
Mountain Management LLC,
480-641-6300,
(David Henderson,
Manager)
LCA BOARD MEETING
DATES FOR
THE YEAR 2014
All LCA Board meetings are
held on Wednesdays at 7:00
p.m. at the LCA Clubhouse.
JANUARY 22 [1]
FEBRUARY 11 – ANNUAL
HOMEOWNERS MEETING
FEBRUARY 11 – ELECTION
OF BOARD OFFICERS
FEBRUARY 26[2]
MARCH 26 [3]
APRIL 23 [4]
MAY 28 [5]
JUNE 25 [6]
JULY – NO MEETING
AUGUST 27 [7]
SEPTEMBER 24 [8]
OCTOBER 22[9]
NOVEMBER 19 [10]
DECEMBER – NO MEETING
The first annual meeting of the
members was held on Feb 8, 1972 and
has been held on the second Tuesday in
February at 8:00 p.m. ever since.
An agenda is posted on the
clubhouse bulletin board five days
prior to the monthly Board meeting.
Members who desire to discuss a
problem with the Board and seek a
resolution are requested to provide
the Association office with a short
description of the problem and any
proposed solution at least seven days
prior to the meeting. The information
will be included in the Board’s meeting
package.
Lakes Log • November 2014 • Page 3
western drought, particularly regarding what is
going on in California. Turf use of water in the parks
and landscape in the Lakes Community exceeds
the planned regulatory restrictions by the Arizona
Department of Water Resources. At the October 22nd
LCA Board meeting, the Directors voted to hire a
water irrigation consultant firm to work with the LCA
to develop a master irrigation plan that will include
pipe and pump infrastructure and efficiency analysis.
The goal is to maintain our lush green parks and
landscape, doing it with a more efficient use of water.
This may include the use of lake water, which
is available to us at a less expensive rate than the
potable water that we currently purchase from the
City of Tempe. Once we have a master plan, we will
be able to assess the feasibility and the expected costs.
Additionally, we will be consulting a water
attorney to be sure that the LCA protects its
grandfathered water rights and that it maximizes its
use of its rights.
President’s
Report
By Dave Kemper
Before writing this article, I had the opportunity
to attend the Lakes Oktoberfest, put on by the
Activities Committee. It was well attended with over
300 people and it was a nice blend of all ages. The
food was good and everyone seemed to enjoy the
event. I look forward to the events planned during
the month of November.
As many of you know, the southwestern United
States has been in a drought for a number of years.
There have been a number of articles about the
Manager’s
Report
By Christine Baldanza
I recently attended the city of Tempe grant
workshop along with President Dave Kemper, Vice
President Jay Nelson, and Craig Hanson of the
I & M committee. The Maryanne Corder
Neighborhood Grant Program was created to invest
in resident-initiated projects that will enhance the
quality of life in our neighborhoods.
One hundred and fifty thousand dollars has
been allocated for grant proposals. The maximum
individual grant amount is $10,000 and must be
matched by at least one half of the total project cost.
General guidelines for funded projects include
environmental benefits, such as water and/or energy
conservation; enhancement to the aesthetics of the
neighborhood; security lighting; landscape and
beautification.
The Lakes Association would like to take
advantage of this opportunity to improve our
community with funds made available through this
city of Tempe program. Community participation is
vitally important for the development of a project
that will enhance the Lakes neighborhood. We are
planning a town hall meeting in late January to hear
and discuss your ideas so please be thinking of ways
to utilize the neighborhood grant funds.
Watch the Lakes Log and website for the date
and plan on attending the January town hall
meeting. The ideas and forward vision of the Lakes
community will help us define the project that will
It is time to bring our community into the 21st
century in relation to water use.
The last few election seasons have brought a
number of complaints and accusations by a small
group of members interested in influencing the
elections with campaign rhetoric that has not proven
to be true.
With applications to run for the LCA Board due in
just a couple of weeks, I want to encourage those who
come forward to do so because they wish to serve the
community at large, rather than a single idea or small
group of people.
With Thanksgiving coming up this month, I have
been pondering the fact that we, as members of The
Lakes have a great deal for which to be thankful.
We have great amenities, great neighbors, great
employees, and the LCA is in good shape financially.
I want to wish all families in the community a happy
Thanksgiving.
Until next time…
utilize the neighborhood grant money for the best
benefit of the Lakes community.
Last week, Dr. Amalfi of Aquatics Consulting
applied the first of two light applications of copper
sulfate algaecide covering one half of the lake at a
time. This is to help minimize the dominant bluegreen algae and should also adjust the color of the
lake. According to Dr. Amalfi’s latest report, other
than the increase in the blue-green algae which we
are currently treating, our lake is very healthy. Dr.
Amalfi’s September analysis is available online if you
wish to view it.
The final plan of the city of Tempe Lakes/Kiwanis
Character Area project will be unveiled at a function
on December 2 5-7 PM at Ken McDonald Golf
Course. Everyone is welcome to attend.
I wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and as
always, feel free to contact me with questions or
concerns.
— Christine
Lakes Community Association • Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors • Sept. 24, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: President Kemper called
the September 24th, 2014 Regular Meeting of
the Board of Directors to order at 7:04pm.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President D.
Kemper, Vice President Nelson,Treasurer M.
Lentinoand Directors S. Wilson, S. Koppen, G.
Jordan and R. Oliver
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:Director K.
Hudson
Motion #1: Amend the agenda to include the
Election Committee in the Committee reports
and approve.
Motion by Director Lentino, Seconded by
Director Wilson
Motion Passed.
Motion #2: Approve the Minutes of the
August 27th, 2014 Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors.
Motion by Director Lentino, Seconded by
Director Jordan
Motion Passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Motion # 3: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to approve the proposed plans
from TEK Fitness.
Motion by Director Lentino, Seconded by
Director Jordan
Discussion was held regarding schematics of
equipment placement.
Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion #4:Spend $8,439.48 out of the
Fishing & Boating Committee’s annual
budget for the stocking of 3,150 3” bluegill,
500 1-pound largemouth bass and 500 lbs. of
3lb catfish.
Motion by Director Wilson, Seconded by
Director Lentino
Discussion was held regarding water
temperature.
Motion Passed.
Motion #5: Approval for resurfacing the
(3) tennis courts by General Acrylics, not to
exceed $14,500.
Motion by Director Lentino, Seconded by
Director Jordan
Discussion was held regarding previous court
resurface and vendor issue.
Motion Passed.
Motion #6: Approval for resurfacing the (1)
basketball court by Custom Courts & Tile, not
to exceed $6000.
Motion by Director Lentino, Seconded by
Director Wilson
Discussion was held regarding using General
Acrylics for a better quality resurface, the
experience of Custom Courts, the difference
of the proposed work of the two vendors and
the current state of the basketball court.
Director Lentino motioned to amend to use
General Acrylics, No Second
Motion to Table by Director Jordan, Seconded
by Director Nelson
Motion to Table Passed.
Motion #7: Approval for replacing the tennis
court windscreen by General Acrylics, not to
exceed $6,500.
Motion by Director Oliver, Seconded by
Director Jordan
Discussion was held regarding warranties
and possible backboard.
Motion Passed.
Motion #8: Approval for replacing the
existing surveillance cameras& DVD as well
as the installation of additional cameras by
Orentech, not to exceed $7,000.
Motion by Director Oliver, Seconded by
Director Wilson
Motion Passed
Motion #9: Motion to adjourn.
Lakes Log • November 2014 • Page 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATE APPLICATION
The Nominating Committee is soliciting the nomination of interested Lakes owners to be candidates to
fill three (3) end-of-term vacancies. All persons in good standing who consent to have their names
placed for nomination will be presented to the general membership for election. Those elected will
serve a term of three (3) years. Election of candidates will be held in conjunction with the Annual
General Membership meeting of the Association scheduled for February 10, 2015 at the Lakes Beach
and Tennis Club.
name___________________________________________
phone
address
__________________
__________________________________________lot # _________
INFORMATION FOR BOARD MEMBER APPLICANTS
Members of the Board of Directors at the Lakes are an elected body of volunteers
charged with managing the interests and assets of the Lakes Community Association. How effective the Board
is depends in part upon how aware its members are of the needs of the community and how effectively
they can deal with those needs. Board meetings focus on the significant needs of the community including
finances, contracts, management, legal concerns and social affairs.
Board members have a fiduciary responsibility to uphold the common interests of the community. These
responsibilities include a duty of care in all activities as representatives of the entire community and duty of
complete loyalty and honesty.
QUalIFICatIons:
The directors exercise controlling influence over the rights, interests and property of others and as such must
be held to the highest standards of conduct.
Please list past service to The Lakes and education or experience you feel will help The Lakes.
The following qualifications are desirable, but not mandatory:
1.
An applicant should understand and be thoroughly familiar with the Association’s Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions; its By-Laws; and the function of the Board and the Board’s
responsibility to the community, in addition to understanding the difference between policy making
[a Board function] and operations [an Association Manager’s responsibility].
2.
An applicant should commit to the full three-year term of office and to be prompt and
dependable in attendance at all regular and special Board meetings. A Board member may be
appointed to serve as a liaison to a committee and may also be asked to serve as a member of
certain committees.
3.
It is preferred that an applicant have a record of service to the Lakes Association via committees,
or be able to enhance the effectiveness of the Board through other comparable experience,
knowledge and judgment.
4.
An applicant should have a demonstrated willingness to work harmoniously and function
productively with others.
5.
The amount of time required of a Board member can vary considerably from month to month.
An applicant should be willing to spend whatever time is necessary for the Board to properly
perform its functions. There are normally ten meetings a year with none in July and December.
Please explain briefly why you wish to serve on the Board?
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________________________ Dated: _________________
InstrUCtIons:
Please complete and submit application to the LCA Office
by November 14, 2014, by 5:00pm.
Interviews will be scheduled by appointment.
CLUBHOUSE
AND LCA
HOLIDAY HOURS
CLUBHOUSE
Closed Thursday November 27th
6 am- 2 pm Wednesday
December 24th
Closed Thursday December 25th
6 am – 2 pm Wednesday
December 31st
12 pm- 10 pm Thursday January
1st for snow frolic
LCA OFFICE
Closed Thursday November 27th
Closed Friday December 28th
Close Wednesday December 24th
at 2 pm
Closed Thursday December 25th
Closed Friday December 26th
Closed Wednesday December
31st at 2 pm
Closed Thursday January 1st
Lakes Log • November 2014 • Page 5
First Friday Boat Float
It’s that time of year again: time to
start planning for fun at The LAKES
while enjoying the Arizona weather,
sunsets and boating with friends
Hurry to sign-up to ride on the club
boat for the next First Friday Boat Float:
on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7th.
If you have your own boat, get your
batteries ready and be prepared to have
a relaxing boat ride with friends on
The LAKES First Friday Boat Float of
October, November and December!
FIRST FRIDAY of NOVEMBER (Nov
7th) BOAT FLOAT- Meet at Christmas
Island at 7:00 pm and plan to travel
the waterways, following the club boat,
west side to east side. There’s no signup needed (unless you’re riding the club
boat) – just come on out!
It’s always fun!
— Sponsored by
the Activity Committee
It’s time for
The Lakes annual
Artisan Fair
Sunday, November 16th from 11-4 pm.
There will be over 40 vendors with a
variety of unique wares. Get a jump on
holiday shopping and support our artists
and friends. We will have live music and
food trucks to add to the excitement of
the day. Please join us in the large park for
a perfect day of shopping, music, food & fun.
Submitted by Activity Committee
Music Storytime
Wednesday Nov. 12 and 26
9 am at the Clubhouse
0-4 years
Bring your kids for
music and fun!
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Tempe Zero Waste Day
7 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Saturday, November 22, 2014
202
TEMPE
FIRE TRAINING
CENTER
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TEMPE
HOUSEHOLD
PRODUCTS
COLLECTION
CENTER
APS
OCOTILLO
POWER PLANT
UNIVERSITY DR
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McCLINTOCK DR
RURAL RD
▲
NORTH
Tempe Fire Training Facility
1340 E. University Dr., Tempe
(directly north of Household Products Collection Center)
Residents are encouraged to participate!
Tempe residents can bring just
about anything for recycling!
Electronics, scrap metal, household hazardous waste, tires, building
supplies, brush and green waste, appliances (dishwashers, refrigerators,
stove and other appliances), paper and cardboard, documents (secure
shredding), books, household textiles (clothing, linens and towels), shoes,
belts, handbags, wallets, soft/stuffed toys, and plastic shopping bags.
Secure confidential document shredding!
Free compost giveaway!
A donation of one canned food item is requested.
www.tempe.gov/slashthetrash (480) 350-4311
●
Tips for having a
successful garage sale
R
ecycle those treasures and GO Green! The Lakes Annual Garage
Sale will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014. The hours are
7:30 a.m. to approximately 1:00 p.m.
1. Sign up at the Clubhouse and get your “official Lakes Garage Sale
Day permit”. The fee is only $10. Be sure to post this permit on the day of
the Garage Sale. Also on the back of the permit is important information
about places to donate left over items.
2. The Women’s Club will do all the advertising, and decorate the
entrances to The Lakes with signs and balloons the day of the sale.
Please put up your own signs especially at the end of your
streets to help people find you!
3. We’ll have people walking the neighborhood on 11/2 asking for your
permit.
4. If you can’t get a permit before Saturday, you can pay for one that
day. But please, please make time get to the clubhouse prior to Saturday
for your permit. This way you can be on the map.
5. This small $10 fee is our way of helping to fund charitable
contributions to community programs. The Lakes Women’s Club
sponsors this event and all proceeds from permits are used to fund things
needed and used by us for our community center.
If you do not want to pay the $10 fee, please do not have your
garage sale on this day.
Sale Hints:
Here are some tried and true guidelines that really work:
1. Mark all merchandise with a price. Haggling is permitted, but
pricing an item gives an indication of what you expect to get for that item.
2. Try to arrange for easy access and monitoring. Children and pets
like to come too. Keep this in mind when arranging your merchandise.
3. Stay available during the sale. It’s best to have at least two people
available at all times.
4. Have ample coins and currency available. You could lose a sale for
lack of adequate change. Check all bills of $20 or more to ensure they
aren’t counterfeit. But be sure to use your common sense when offered
large bills. Don’t take checks unless you know the person.
5. It is advisable to lock your doors to protect your not-for-sale
possessions. Don’t permit customers to enter your home to try on clothes.
Have a mirror outdoors.
6. Clothing sizes should be indicated where known and clothing
displayed by groupings on a rack with hangers.
7. You can combine small items in boxes or baskets and price them
singly or in groups for the sale. For example: “Any item on this table for
50 cents.”
8. If you have “freebies” put them out as an added attraction.
9. Put large items at the end of the driveway. That attracts people to
stop.
10. Have men’s items, such as lawn mowers and tools displayed at the
end of the drive. It attracts men to stop and shop.
11. Set up a cooler with ice and water and/or soda.
Sell cold bottled water or soda for .50 cents. Make some extra money
and keep your shoppers happy!
12. Keep the money on you at all times. A fanny pack helps. Also have
a calculator, plastic bags and paper to wrap up those breakables for your
customers.
Most of all, HAVE FUN.
—Submitted by Linda Artac
Lakes Log • November 2014 • Page 7
Over 40 vendors
Live Music
Food trucks
Come
out
for
Lakes Annual Garage Sale • November 8, 2014
7:30 am • Get your permit at the Clubhouse.
some
2nd Annual Artisan Fair
Enjoy an
afternoon in
the park!
early
holiday
Shopping
Sunday, November 16 • 11 a.m. – 4 pm
Santa at
Christmas Island
Sunday, December 7th
10 am – 2:00 pm
Bring your children to meet Santa
All donations go to Ryan’s House
LAKES’ Lighted Boat Parade
Saturday, Dec 20th
Holiday House Lighting
Decorated Boats Parade around
XMAS Island And LAKES’ waterways
Judging December 13th at 6 pm
Boaters: get ready for another fun Parade
starts 6 pm at XMAS Island with Judging @ 6:45 pm
Land-Lovers: get ready to enjoy
the Lighted Boat Parade along with
cookies and hot chocolate at The Boardwalk
Lets make The Lakes the Best Lighted
Neighborhood in Tempe.
Join in on the fun And prizes!!
Sponsored by LAKES Activity Committee
Out to
Lunch Bunch
Luminarias
THURSDAY, NOV. 13
MERCI FRENCH CAFE
& PATISSERI
$8 per dozen
Order at the Clubhouse
Delivery Saturday December 20th
Help light up the Lakes!!!
Movie: Pygmalion
Country of Origin: England
Date: Wednesday, November 19 at 11:30 am
RSVP: Gloria Hollingsworth at 480-838-0753
Potluck Luncheon: Please bring a dish
to share with the others
7620 East Scottsdale Rd.
Please make your reservation at
the club house by Wednesday,
November 12 and indicate if you
need a ride. We will carpool from
the clubhouse at 11:30 a.m. for a
12:00 luncheon.
Lakes Log • November 2014 • Page 8
Oktober-FEST!
Lakes Log • November 2014 • Page 9
Expires 11/30/2014
Expires 11/30/2014
Lakes Log • November 2014 • Page 10
Lakes Log • November 2014 • Page 11
Santa at Christmas Island:
Sunday, Dec. 7th
C
hristmas Island, December
7th between 10 am and 2:00
pm. Instead of canned food
drive this year, Santa is asking
for monetary donations for Ryan
House which is a hospice for
critically ill children and their
families.
All donations to Ryan House
are tax deductable. Checks are
accepted.
T
For more information you can
visit www.ryanhouse.org.
In order for all children to be
able to visit with Santa, please limit
your picture taking so that all in
line have a chance.
The last boat over to Christmas
Island leaves the Boardwalk at 1:45
pm. Don’t miss it.
Thank you.
—By Alecia Kindgren
The Giving Tree
here will be a small tree in
the lobby of the Clubhouse
with the names and ages of
children from Tempe schools.
Please take one tag and buy
a gift or gift card for that child.
Wrap the gift and return it to the
club with the tag on the outside
of the gift so the name can be
seen.
Bring your gift back to the
club no later than Dec. 14 so the
gifts can be dropped off at the
school. — Sponsored by LWC
Light The Lakes
Let’s bring back the nostalgia of
The Holidays!
In years past The Lakes has
been known for their beautiful
lights that lift our hearts during the
Holiday season.
Whether it was from the street,
or the lake, people would talk of
the amazing neighborhood and
the beauty of our Holiday displays.
Being new to this neighborhood.
I actually believed that lakeside
homes were required to have a light
display!
I had heard about the beautiful
lights before I lived here, it’s part of
why I wanted to live in our amazing
community.
Lets get Tempe talking about
The Lakes at the holidays!
The Activity Committee will
be awarding the greatest honor of
BRAGGING RIGHTS as King
& Queen of The Lakes Lights,
which will be a title held for the
year until someone knocks you off
your thrown in 2014!
You will be honored in the
Lakes Log with pictures and will
be reprinted next year as “who to
beat.”
Gift cards will also be awarded!
Lights must be up by December 13th
at 6pm, the judging will take place
between 6-8pm.
There will be prizes for 1st and
nd
2 place on the street and lakeside.
So start looking for those
decorations! Let’s be Tempe’s most
festive neighborhood.
— By the Activity Committee
Lakes Log • November 2014 • Page 12
November
Gardening
Maintenance
By Stella Calvert
Over seeding lawns with ryegrass is easy
and gives a great Arizona winter lawn.
PREPARATION
1. Over seed mature lawns in October to
mid-November, when nighttime temperatures
drop below 65 degrees.
2. Stop fertilizing your Bermuda grass prior to
over seeding.
3. Cut watering frequency to half prior to over
seeding.
4. Stop mowing your lawn one week prior to
over seeding.
5. The day of over seeding, mow Bermuda
grass as low as your mower will go, down to
1/2 inch if possible, and do not mulch your
clippings.
OVERSEEDING
1. Spread ryegrass seed per package
instructions.
2. Rake in the seed to promote good soil
contact.
3. Cover seed with 1/4 inch of weed free mulch,
composted steer manure, or grass clippings.
Top-dressing helps maintain moisture and
moderate soil temperature required to promote
seed germination, plus helps to keep the birds
from feeding on the seed.
4. Water 3 to 4 times daily for 5 to 10 minutes
until seeds germinate in 5 to 7 days.
RYEGRASS CARE
1. After ryegrass begins to establish, around the
third or fourth week, gradually start reducing
watering time to every third or fourth day.
REMEMBER: always water in the morning.
For healthy ryegrass, irrigation must run
Watershed
&
Wine, Beer
Spirits Festival
Thursday, 20th of November
6pm to 8pm
Sample over 60 wines, 50 Beers and
Select Holiday Spirits from around the world
Hors d’oeuvres compliments of The Watershed
Tickets on Sale at Holdmyticket.com
(Type in Watershed)
$45 In Advance
• $55 Day of Event
V.I.P. Tickets are $65
(allows for early entry at 5pm)
This is a 21 and over event
All retail proceeds
will go to
Sunsounds.org
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for longer periods than the original 5 to 10
minutes to allow the water to soak 4 to 6
inches deep with each watering. This promotes
a vigorous root system that can withstand a
longer period between watering.
If grass takes on a wilted or dry look, then it
is time to water.
2. Do not mow until ryegrass grows 2 inches
tall; then mow lightly, no lower than 1-1/2
inches tall after cutting. After ryegrass
establishes, it can be mowed to a lower height,
about 1 inch if desired.
3. Do not fertilize until after the first mowing.
Feed monthly with a complete fertilizer such as
21-7-14, or 16-6-8.
While you are looking at the soon-to-be
beautiful lawn, how about adding solar lights
to the walk or drive way.
The extra lighting offers additional safety
and is one of the key elements to yard design.
By illuminating borders and walkways with
a little imagination and solar lights, you can
enhance any appealing attribute of your yard.
Highlighting eye-catching plants, a sculptured
shrub, or at the base of a tree can create an
allure that give personality and pizzazz to your
nighttime landscape.
Foreign Film
Movie will be
‘Pygmalion’
(90 minutes)
This gem of a movie was made
in 1938, but it is a timeless one.
The play, Pygmalion, was
written by George Bernard Shaw
and was then made into a movie.
It is the story of a snooty
professor Henry Higgins played
by Leslie Howard and a Cockney
flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, played
by Wendy Hiller.
They meet in London, and
Professor Higgins bets his friend
that he can elevate Eliza’s awful
accent so that she may be passed
off as a duchess attending a very
fancy dress ball.
The story is familiar enough
since it has been made into a hit
musical and movie titled My Fair
Lady.
So do join us for a delightful
afternoon for the movie, delicious
food and lively conversation.
You may also be the winner of a
table prize.
Mark your calendar for
Wednesday, November 19.
Please refer to the ad on Page 7
of this issue for more information.
—Submitted by
Gloria Hollingsworth
Lakes Log • November 2014 • Page 13
Lumunarias at
The Lakes
Order your Luminaries NOW at the
clubhouse!
Luckily, our local Boy Scout Troop is again
offering already-prepared luminaries delivered
to your door on Saturday, December 20st.
Luminaries are $8.00 per dozen and you can
order as many dozen as you wish. They make
wonderful gifts for your neighbors and other
LAKES residents.
Talk with your neighbors and make YOUR
block the first block full of luminaries.
This is one of those wonderful partnerships
where everyone benefits: we have luminaries
to light up The LAKES on December 24th (or
anytime!) and the Boy Scouts provide a service
that nets them funds for needy Rover-school
families.
A win-win!
Sign-up now at the clubhouse (no later than
December 19th) and make this the holiday year
that we really LIGHT UP THE LAKES with
LUMINARIAS!
—Sponsored by The Lakes Women’s Club
Fishing and Boating report
We on the fishing committee are aware that
some of you have concerns about the color of
our lake water.
As of the latest report submitted by our
Aquatic consulting & testing firm, our lake is in
great physical and biological health despite the
color.
The change in color is due to two things;
one is from all the rain we’ve had this monsoon
season & the other is all the runoff from our
streets & yards that go into the lake.
Join the Lakes Women’s
Club at Pier 54 for
Thirsty Third Thursday!
Jane will be your greeter at Pier 54 on
Thursday, November 20th at 6 pm.
The restaurant is now open as an American
and Italian eatery, serving a wide variety of
food and drink items.
You won’t want to miss this fun-filled
Happy Hour event at one of the Lakes’ best
waterside hot spots!
We are watching the lake condition closely to
insure the health of our water.
As a reminder to boat owners, fisherman
& women, your 2015 fishing license can be
punched at the clubhouse.
Please send us your fishing photos as we
would love to share your catches with everyone.
There will be a fish stocking in the near future,
so get out there & hook them!
—Submitted by Lee Dettling
All are welcome as we socialize with
neighbors and friends, and enjoy some
beautiful outdoor air and the great waterfront
views.
Everyone deserves a break from our busy
schedules, and you’ll enjoy the varied menu
that Pier 54 has to offer.
So come on over, sit, chat, enjoy!
Please come down, even if you are solo.
Just look for us at the group table.
Hope to see you then!
—Submitted by Jane Morrissey
Academies of Tempe Parent Information Nights
Tempe Academy of International Studies
McKemy Campus
Thursday, November 6, 2014
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
2250 S. College Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 459-5048
www.tempeschools.org/tempeacademy
ASPIRE Academy at Connolly
Thursday, November 13, 2014
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
2002 E. Concorda Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-8933
www.tempeschools.org/ASPIRE
Proud to be part of the Tempe Elementary School District
Ward Traditional Academy
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
1965 East Hermosa Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 491-8871
www.tempeschools.org/WTA
Lakes Log • November 2014 • Page 14
More international flavors for
Out to Lunch Bunch in November
LAST MONTH THE OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH WENT
GERMAN, THIS MONTH WE TASTE FRENCH
CUISINE.
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Fireplace, Gated within “Village Landing”
Alarm System, Two-Story and Landscaping Service.
Vaulted ceiling in living room. Has a private fenced rear
patio overlooking small stream, waterfall and pine trees.
Membership in Lakes Beach & Tennis Club included
Non-smokers. Available mid-November.
KEHoffman@aol.com or 480-491-3677
Since we can’t travel to the different
countries, we will be trying some of the best
restaurants known for their outstanding food.
Hopefully we can try all different
nationalities food during the year. November
13 we will head to Scottsdale to the French
restaurant Merci.
They are located at 7620 E. Indian School
Road on the corner of Miller & Indian School.
They offer a wide variety of sandwiches,
salads and desserts.
There is something for everyone’s taste from
Brie, Salmon, BLTC, Tuna melt and Croque
Madame sandwicheswhich include a side salad
for $8.95.
They are all made on fresh homemade bread.
Merci does have specialty lunches of lamb,
turkey, or salmon for $11.50 & $12.50. Be
sure to leave room for “to die for”dessertsof
all flavors of tarts, cheesecake, tiramisu or
chocolate mousse.
Bring a friend and join us for a great
experience.
Sign up at the clubhouse to make
reservations by Wednesday, November 12.
Please indicate if you need a ride when
making your reservation. We will leave at 11:30
for a 12:00 lunch.
If you have any questions please call Doris
Nicora (480) 491-5499.
Foreign Film Chairperson Changes Hands
On October 15, Uta Murchison turned over
the reins as Chairperson of the Foreign Film
Club to Doris Nicora. Doris will now chair the
event.
We thank Uta for her hard work in keeping
the event going and getting monthly hostesses to
volunteer.
The hostesses are responsible for obtaining
a film and calling interested parties. Doris has
been attending the monthly events and has been
a vital member of the group. The members are
fortunate to have her continuing to carry on the
duties of the Chairperson.
The group meets every third Wednesday of
the month, and it is a wonderful opportunity
to view foreign films which one might not
otherwise seen. Our best wishes go with Doris in
her new endeavor.
— Submitted by Gloria Hollingsworth
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Galley
NEW YEAR‛S DAY
SNOW FROLIC
Privileged
to help.
The Lake‛s Women‛s Club is sponsoring
its 5th annual FUN FAMILY
event for New Year‛s Day!
Join us from noon till 2:00 pm
for a variety of relaxing,
welcome-in-the–new-year activities:
•
SNOW at the Clubhouse!! Wear warm, waterproof clothes! Don‛t forget your gloves!
We’re honored to serve this
community for 20 years.
We‛ll have two “snow hills” for kids
All About
Thanksgiving
On thawing a frozen turkey
•
•
MAKE your best snowman!
HOT cocoa, drinks & PB&J sandwiches provided
•
•
Pot-luck appetizers: you‛re welcome
to bring an appetizer to share
VISIT with friends and neighbors
•
And Happy New Year!
A side dish to go with the Roast Turkey
Sweet Potato Casserole
3 cups canned yams, mashed
1 cup sugar
1 stick butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
Topping
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
Mix all ingredients with fingers and spread over top
of potatoes.
Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour.
— Submitted by Gloria Hollingsworth
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