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Lakes Log • February 2015 • Page 1
Annual Homeowners Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m.
Official Publication of the Lakes Community Association • Volume 43, Number 2 •February 2015 • www.TheLakesofTempe.com
SNOW DAY,
Lakes Style
Photos by Darrell Johnson
Mardi Gras Party: Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m.
Lakes Log • February 2015 • Page 2
LCA
ANNUAL
MEETING & BOARD
ELECTION RESULTS
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
TUESDAY, FEB. 10
7 p.m.
Association Office (480) 838-1023
(Hours: 9-5 M-F, except Holidays)
Beach & Tennis Club (480) 838-3274
• Christine Baldanza - Community Manager
christineb@thelakesoftempe.com
Lakes Log Advertising (480) 966-0837
• Daniella Galvez - CC&R Manager
ccr@thelakesoftempe.com
LCA Board of Directors
•Craig Whatcott - Clubhouse Manager
Dave Kemper, President
Jay Nelson, Vice President
Mike Lentino, Treasurer
Kirk Hudson, Secretary
Members: Gary Jordan, Scott Wilson,
Steve Koppen, Ray Oliver
craig@thelakesoftempe.com
Total Current Assets:
783,849
Total Reserve Assets:
1,342,609
Net Fixed Assets:
478,554
Total Assets: 2,605,012
Liabilities and Fund Balances
Total Liabilities: 199,588
Total Fund Balances:
2,405,425
Total Liabilities and Fund
Balances:
2,605,012
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.
• LCA Website
www.thelakesoflempe.com
• Lakes Log e-mail
lakeslog@thelakesoftempe.com
The Lakes Community
Association Balance sheet
As of November 30, 2014
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.
Village Landing: Red
Mountain Management LLC,
480-641-6300,
(David Henderson,
Manager)
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.
LCA BOARD MEETING
DATES FOR
THE YEAR 2015
All LCA Board meetings are
held on Wednesdays at 7:00
p.m. at the LCA Clubhouse.
Jan 28
Feb 10 Annual Homeowners Meeting
Feb 10 Board Election Results
Feb 25
Mar 25
Apr 22
May 27
Jun 24
Jul No Meeting
Aug 26
Sep 23
Oct 28
Nov 18
Dec 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 • February 2015 • Page 3
Department of Economic Security
own once the water started to warm. This
President’s
Report
presented at the LCA office to review our
was true last year and, under monitoring,
payroll records for the 2013 fiscal year. I
we have already observed an improvement.
am pleased to report that there were no
As the water temperature increases, we will
By Dave Kemper
adverse findings.
continue to monitor the state of the lake and
We have completed the 2014 fiscal
As you can see from Christine’s article,
the City of Tempe has been pretty busy and
will continue to be so for the next couple
of months. One more issue that the City
has brought forward is the cycling of the
Orbit bus in our community. We must, as a
community, make a decision as to whether
we wish to have the bus come through the
neighborhood, likely on Lakeshore and
Southshore, with a cycle about every 15
minutes. If you have an opinion on the
Orbit bus, you can make formal comment
at www.tempe.gov/city-hall/public-works/
transportation/bus-/orbit. In addition, you
can send letters to the LCA office to provide
input to the Board of Directors.
On January 21, an agent of the Arizona
Manager’s
Report
By Christine Baldanza
Our Tempe Neighborhood Grant meeting
went very well. After some discussion, and
several ideas presented, a vote was taken and it
was decided that the Lakes will submit a grant
application to redo the landscaping along the
Lakes perimeter wall on Baseline Road. A good
cross-section of homeowners attended. “Thank
you” to Lakes homeowner Denise Rentschler for
facilitating the evening.
On Wednesday, February 11 at 6 PM there
will be a meeting at the Tempe History Museum,
809 E. Southern Ave., with the developer
planning multi-family housing in Lake Country
Village at Lakeshore and Baseline Road. I
encourage all homeowners to attend this
important meeting concerning the development
adjust as appropriate.
year. At year’s end, the Lakes Community
We are currently accepting applications
Association reported an operating surplus
for the Architectural Committee. You can
of $81,000. Over the course of 2014, the
get a form from the Lakes office and the
Board of Directors moved $410,000 to
Architectural Nominating Committee of
reserves and $50,000 to the capital fund for
the Board of Directors will begin to review
future needs. This is made possible through
applications this month.
the efforts of Christine Baldanza, as our
I would like to thank the current
manager, the Board of Directors and the
members of the Board of Directors.
Budget and Finance Committee. Thank you
They served well as a team over the past
everyone for the parts that you played in
year, dealing with difficult issues with
assuring that the Lakes remains in a strong
thoughtfulness and resolve. Thanks to Scott
financial position.
Wilson and Steve Koppen for their service
As many have noticed, the lake has had
a bit of a blue-green algae bloom as a result
over the past two years.
Lastly, I want to mention the passing of
of the rains and the temperature cycling
Doris Nicora at the end of 2014. She was
over the past month. We had a similar
very involved in the community and even
situation last year, and our consultant
gave the Lakescape Committee report at the
recommended that it would improve on its
November meeting. She will be missed.
of an apartment complex that could impact The
Lakes with potential changes to traffic, schools,
and our property values.
I received the following letter from Shauna
Warner with the city of Tempe Neighborhood
Services with regard to the upcoming meeting:
Over the last several years, there has been
a significant amount of discussion and interest
from area residents regarding the vision for
the Lake Country Village site, located on the
northwest corner of Lakeshore and Baseline,
1030 E. Baseline. Lake Country Village was
previously a retail shopping center dating back
to the mid-1970’s. The redevelopment portion
of the parcel represents 18 acres of the 25 acre
site and is zoned for commercial with a use
permit to allow multi-family development as a
component.
Area residents are invited to join city staff
to learn about the current and past plans for
redevelopment of the site and to share ideas
and input into Lake Country Village as well
as note any issues and concerns regarding
redevelopment of the parcel. This is your
opportunity to get and provide information
on potential opportunities for additional
commercial, retail and dining in this
commercial area.
It is important to recognize that the city
is neither the owner nor the developer of this
property. To whatever extent possible, any
future redevelopment initiated by private
development that takes place should be
designed to add to and serve as an amenity for
the surrounding area.
The Mayor and City Council have been
invited to attend and it is possible that a
quorum of the City Council may be present;
however, no city business will be conducted
and no action will be taken. This is an event
only and not a meeting of the City Council. Due
to pending litigation, elected officials will not
participate.
I encourage all Lakes residents to attend this
meeting and share your input and, as always,
if you have any questions or concerns, please
contact me at 480-838-1023.
—Christine
Lakes Log • February 2015 • Page 4
Get your Lakes history
lesson Saturday, Feb. 21
Rick Andrews, left, with candidates Charlie Liko and Tony Rao at candidates’ informational meeting.
You are invited to the Lakes history breakfast
on Saturday, February 21, at 9:30 a.m., in the
clubhouse.
Please bring your Lakes memorabilia to
share. We will have Lakes Women’s Club
scrapbooks, and other Lakes history items on
display.
If you have any seventies memorabelia, bring
it or wear it, as our community was established
in 1971!
The event is an annual milestone as we carry
on with forty-four years of Lakes history.
This year we will also celebrate the
completion of forty years of parties and fun
events by the Lakes Women’s Club.
Breakfast will be homemade breakfast
casserole and fruit, along with coffee, tea, and
juice.
The event is free; sponsored by the Lakes
Women’s Club. Bring a friend! Everyone invited.
Lakes board candidates share their views, vision
On January 14, a Meet Your Candidates
meeting was held and chaired by Mike
Pameditis. Biographies of the candidates may
be found in this issue of the Lakes Log or in
your ballot.
After Mr. Pameditis explained the procedure
of the meeting to the candidates, the candidates
then gave a brief resume of why they are
running for the Board. At the end, questions
from the audience were entertained.
Some concerns centered on the candidates
knowledge of the CC&Rs and By-Laws, and
being liaisons to the various committees. Maintaining the Lakes buildings and property
and the integrity of the lake was also of concern. Another issue was how to prevent crime in
our area. Getting to know one’s neighbor and
participating in Block Watch events seem to
resonate with the three candidates.
Ballots have been mailed out and if they are
to be returned by mail, they must be mailed by
February 6. Ballots may also be hand carried to
the Feb. 10 Homeowners Meeting, but must be
delivered by 8pm in order to be counted. Please mark your calendar for this important
event and plan to attend. — ​Submitted by Gloria Hollingsworth​
Lakes Log • February 2015 • Page 5
JOKERS ARE
NOT WILD!
IT’S TIME
FOR POKER
REGATTA!!!
Saturday, March 21,
is the date for
THE LAKES annual
POKER REGATTA
I
t’s easy to play: you simply
purchase as many “hands”
as you would like to play at
the Beach and Tennis Club before
March 22nd. Hands are $5 each
and include a picnic lunch at the
park following the event.
Additional lunches may be
purchased for $5 each.
Seven checkpoints will be set up
throughout the main lake. You will
be given a map, along with detailed
instructions when you purchase
your score sheets (hands).
Participants travel by either
boat, bike, or on foot to each of
the checkpoints, in any order, and
draw a card.
The value of that card is then
entered on your sheet by the official
at that checkpoint. The object is to
form the best possible 5 card poker
hand. The more hands you play,
the better your chances for winning
some of our great prizes.
For those of you who wish to
travel on the club boat, it will make
a run, leaving from the clubhouse
marina dock.
Make your reservations for a
10:00 am departure. There is an
additional charge and seating is
limited, so sign up early!
Checkpoints open up at 9am
and close at 12 noon, except for the
finish line, which closes at 12:30.
The picnic and concert by a
wonderful band will follow in
the park. Prize winners are
announced as soon as the officials
have finished checking the score
sheets. It’s a beautiful day of fun
on the lake and at the park. You
also have the option of just joining
the picnic for $5 per person (under
6, free)
The only ones who loose in this
event are those who don’t come out
and enjoy this very special day in
LAKES’ paradise!
— Presented by the
LAKES Activity Committee
Wine & Cheese
Happy Hour
at the Lakes
The Lakes will be having our
first Wine & Cheese Happy Hour
at 6 pm on February 27th, 2015
upstairs in the Clubhouse.
In addition to the Happy
Hour, there will be a Wine
Competition that will begin at
6:30 pm.
People wanting to participate
in the friendly competition need
to bring one bottle of wine (per
person) as their entry.
You may submit more than
one bottle in the tasting and
there will be both a red and
Laissez les bons
temps rouler . . .
Lakes Style
Mardi Gras Masquerade
Coming Saturday, Feb. 14
Your Lakes Activities Committee
is bringing you a fun and unique
alternative to the typical Valentine’s
date night. Join neighbors and friends on
Saturday, February 14 at the Lakes
white category. Only people
submitting a bottle of wine in the
competition will be able to taste
the wines and ultimately select
winners.
The wines will be concealed so
we can judge by taste alone.
The judging will be from 6:308 pm. Each participant will place
their tickets in their favorite
red and white wine. There will
be prizes for 1st and 2nd of red &
white wines.
The lakes will provide tiny
tasting cups, snacks, cheese,
crackers, olives, water etc.
Please bring any other
beverages you would like to
drink. This is an adult only event.
— Denise Rentschler,
Activity Committee
Clubhouse for an evening of Mardi
Gras-style fun including traditional
foods, music, and dancing.
Don a mask and some beads,
and get ready for some green,
purple, and gold masquerade
madness.
Don’t miss the crowning of a
Mardi Gras King and Queen for
best mask.
Limited number of tickets will
be pre-sold at the Clubhouse: $25
per couple, $15 individual. Adults only. BYOB
—Submitted by Suzanne Reddie
Lakes Log • February 2015 • Page 6
RICK ANDREWS
I moved to the Lakes in 1998 thinking it would
be a great place to build a family. We started off
with a dog, and when that went well we added our
two wonderful boys now ages 11 and 13. We were
drawn to the Lakes for its central location, mature
landscaping and because it is an oasis in our desert
community. You can usually find me training for a
10k around the neighborhood, having fun with my
boys at one of the parks, or playing pool and pingpong with them at the clubhouse.
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from
the University of Arizona and have worked as a
mortgage underwriter for 23 years in Arizona,
Hawaii and California. This gives me a good
understanding of what supports real estate values
in a neighborhood such as The Lakes. I have
augmented my experience by serving on the LCA
Architectural and Landscaping committee in 2007,
LCA Board 2008-2011 with one year as treasurer
and then the Budget and Finance Committee from
2011 to present.
As a Board Member my strong listening skills
will ensure a balanced view on issues before making
decisions. My accounting experience and deductive
reasoning have also prepared me well for the
position. I plan to make the best choices possible to
keep the community a great place to live, now and in
the future.
MEET YOUR CANDIDATES
FOR THE LCA BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
CHARLIE LIKO
I can remember distinctly the first time my wife
and I drove into the lakes, we both knew this was
the community we had to live in!
The lake made it feel as though we had found
an oasis in the desert, lush grass and mature trees
lining the streets and people walking with their pets,
It’s unique, it’s wonderful, it’s home.
My wife and I being from the Midwest found
many neighborhoods to be beautiful, but none that
touched us deep down in our roots like the lakes.
We found a rental right away, moved in and
immediately began plugging in and enjoying the
community, and getting to know our neighbors.
There is a special kinship I feel among the residents
here, a deep sense of pride and ownership of our
unique community. That was in 2009, and in 2011
we purchased a home on Spinnaker which is where
we reside today.
We have three children here, my oldest son Cole
is a sophomore at Marcos De Niza, my daughter
Carlie is an 8th grader at Fee’s and my son Caleb is in
the 5th grade at Rover.
We are completely vested here and feel it
incumbent upon us to do all that we can to assure
that it continues to be the great community it is
today and even better in the future!
I am an entrepreneur that is passionate about
taking something from an idea to fruition. I have
always felt the bigger the challenge, the greater
the excitement in succeeding. I currently am half
owner of a rapidly expanding eco friendly pest
control company, in which I handle business
development, marketing, book keeping and systems
implementation , and am the principle partner of an
insurance brokerage company.
I served as Vice President of the board of
overseers for the Wonderful Mercy Church in
Gilbert, am currently Vice President of the Gilbert
Historical leads group, and serve on the membership
committee of a Business Networking International
group that meets in Chandler.
It would be a privilege for me to bring my
experiences in business to my own community. It
is a core value of mine that my children grow up
seeing their parents give themselves to things that
have great value to them and this would definitely fit
that definition for me.
TONY RAO
My wife, Kim, and I moved to the Lakes in
August 2006. We first lived in a condo at Sandcastle
and then bought our first home on Steamboat Bend
6 years ago where we currently reside. Since then,
we have had 2 children, Lina (5) and Lucas (2).
The Lakes has been a wonderful community for
my family. My brother and his family live 7 houses
down from us and my parents live 2 blocks away. As
a closely knit family, my wife and I easily foresee us
staying in the community at least until our children
graduate high school and probably beyond.
We take great pride in the appearance of our
home and yard and are always striving to improve
it. We also believe in the beauty of The Lakes. Our
long term commitment to this community is the
main reason why I am running for the Lakes Board.
I was born in Canada but moved to Tempe when
I was 14. I went to high school at Corona del Sol,
and then received dual B.S. degrees in chemistry
and biochemistry at the University of Arizona.
Following this, I attended Temple University School
of Dentistry in Philadelphia PA and graduated in
2004. I purchased my dental practice in Phoenix at
the beginning of the great recession.
I am very proud to say that it has had steady
growth throughout this time. This happened because
of hard work but also proper financial budgeting,
cost analysis, and fiscal planning--all traits I plan on
bringing to the HOA as a board member.
My main objectives are improving current
infrastructure as well as tackling issues with crime
and safety.
These issues are vital for the livelihood of
the present community, as well as for future
generations. If elected, I would always be willing
to listen to the comments, recommendations and
concerns of my neighbors and I know that together,
we can ensure that The Lakes community continues
to shine.
Lakes Log • February 2015 • Page 7
History Breakfast
Saturday February 21st at 9:30 am
Mardi Gras
Masquerade Party
Come to the Clubhouse and
Enjoy Breakfast while you
Learn about your neighborhoods
History while meeting new friends.
Saturday, Feb. 14th
7:00-11:00 pm
Grab your mask & beads.
Get your tickets now!
Ave la fete commence!
POKER REGATTA
Saturday, March 21st
9:00 am – noon
Cost: $5.00 per “hand”
Wine and Cheese Happy Hour
February 27th at 6 pm
at the Clubhouse
_______________________________
Followed by:
PICNIC & MUSIC in the PARK
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Each Poker Regatta “hand” includes one Picnic
Ticket or you may buy a Picnic Ticket for $5.00
Sponsored by LAKES Activity Committee
Come taste new wines
and join the wine
Contest with
your favorite
white or red wine.
Out to
Lunch Bunch
Mysteries and Histories Book Club
Ordinary Grace
William Kent Krueger
February 19, Thursday
7:15 at the Club
Available at Amazon for
download
or in paperback
For Information
please email
clarkkfisher@gmail.com
michaelfritz905@msn.com,
THURSDAY February 12, 2015
PERFECT PEAR BISTRO
9845 S.Priest Drive, Tempe
11:30 am
Wednesday February 18, 2015
Movie: The Wedding Dress
Please make your reservation at
the club house by Wednesday,
February 11th 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 • February 2015 • Page 8
SNOW DAY
Lakes Log • February 2015 • Page 9
Taking the plunge
Lakes Log • February 2015 • Page 11
Snow Frolic enchants kids, adults FIRST FRIDAY
The fifth annual Snow Frolic took place
on Saturday, January 3rd, 2015. Due to
questionable weather on January 1st, the event
was changed to January 3rd. 75 children enjoyed playing in the five tons
of snow located in the parking lot of The Lakes
Clubhouse from 12pm-2pm. Refreshments were provided by Lakes
Women’s Club members and frolic participants
and 6 gallons of hot chocolate were consumed
by the attendees. The Lakes Women’s Club also provided 30
pairs of children’s gloves for those bare hands.
A special appearance from ‘Olaf’ helped to
ensure the festivities were fun for all. ‘Olaf’
posed for many pictures with attendees as
music from the movie Frozen played in the
background. A Huge thank you to the Clubhouse staff for
all of their assistance in the set up and strike of
this event! Plans for the 2016 snow frolic are being
secured for Saturday, January 2nd with a 10am start.
— Submitted By Sandra Brightwell
Book Club: Mysteries and Histories
A new Book Club is having its first meeting at
the Lakes clubhouse on February 19th at 7:15.
The first book is Ordinary Grace by William
Kent Krueger, a novel/mystery about a small
town in the Midwest.
Discussion will be open to any topic in the
book. We are hoping that the genre ongoing
will be a choice of the group members.
This book has been successful in other book
clubs and has been chosen as the starting work
due to the high quality of character development
and plot.
Michael Fritz and Clark Fisher have set this
club up as an official Lakes activity.
Richard Schooler will advise.
Step 1. Pick up the book on line, Amazon or
at the book store
Step 2. Read the book
Step 3. Come to the club for a lively
discussion on the book
Step 4. Discuss the form of the group going
forward
— Clark Fisher
BOAT
FLOAT
Hurry to sign-up to ride on the club boat for
the next First Friday Boat Float: on FRIDAY,
February 6th.
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.
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 sign-up
needed (unless you’re riding the club boat) –
just come on out! It’s always fun!
— Sponsored by the Activity Committee
Lakes Log • February 2015 • Page 12
Frozen for
a Reason
Denise Rentschler,
Lakes Activities Committee
On Saturday, Jan. 10 hundreds
of Bears gathered around our
community swimming pool for the
4th Annual Polar Bear Plunge at The
Lakes!
Nearly 150 Polar Bears earned
their bragging rights by jumping
into the cool pool, while dozens of
Teddy Bears cheered them on.
The bone-chilling, yet heartwarming event raised more than
$8,500 for Tempe’s adapted
recreation programs, which
provide recreational and social
opportunities for our community
members with special needs.
To learn more about the
amazing people and programs that
benefit from the annual Polar Bear
Plunge at The Lakes, visit www.
LakesPolarBearPlunge.com and
click the Adapted Rec Programs
button.
There were lots of creative
costumes for the annual contest
including a cuddly polar bears,
“Man-kini” and a slew of Super
Heroes.
WholeFoods Market Tempe
provided a yummy breakfast treats
and hot beverages for all to enjoy.
The 2015 Polar Bear Plunge was
a huge success! A
ll of the attendees had a great
time. Thank you to the Lakes
Activities Committee for sponsoring
the event.
Thank you to our wonderful
partners for their generosity - Jenny
Norton and Bob Ramsey of The
Ramsey Social Justice Foundation;
Davidson & Belluso Advertising and
Design and WholeFoods Market.
And thank you, The Lakes
Community, for all of your support!
If you would like to see pictures
from this year’s event, please visit
www.LakesPolarBearPlunge.com.
Lakes Pickleball Clinic A Big Success
P
ickleball is for all sorts
of people at every level
and age; it’s the fastest
growing sport in America.
Beginners and Intermediate
players alike, joined in for
The Lakes Pickleball Clinic on
Saturday January 24th.
Many thanks to Doug Kelton
our clinic coach for the fun skills
and drills, his demonstrations
showing us what to practice.
There were people who had
never played the sport and wanted
to see what it was all about. We
learned how to dink, what the
NVL is (no volley line), and how
important the 3rd shot can be.
They found out what a social
game it is, making new friends and
are now converts to keep playing!
For those who missed the
clinic and want to play, The Lakes
Pickleball hours are:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday,
Sunday 8:30-11:30.
See you on the Courts!
—Submitted by
Marion Taylor
Saturday
February 28
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Kiwanis Park
Mill Ave. & All-America Way
Free community event with activities for the whole family!
Enjoy sports, kayaking, Diablo Dash,
Kid Zone Experience, program
demonstrations and more!
www.Tempe.gov/PlayDay or call 480.350.5200
Lakes Log • February 2015 • Page 13
In memoriam: Doris May Nicora
Doris May Nicora, 79,
died Friday, January 9, 2015
surrounded by her family at
Hospice and Life Care Center,
Wilmington NC. She was born
on May 22, 1935 in Warren, OH
and raised in Windham, OH the
daughter of the late Orrin and
Thelma Foy Knapp.
Doris was a member of Beta
Sigma Phi Sorority and Meeting
Planners International. She was
retired as a meeting planner for
Iron & Steel Society in Pittsburgh.
She had worked for 21 years as
secretary at Van Huffle Tube. She
was a member of the 1st United
Methodist Church, Warren and
Dayspring United Methodist
Church in Tempe, AZ.
She divided her time between
Ohio and Phoenix, AZ. She
enjoyed traveling domestic and
internationally and spending
time with her children and
grandchildren. Family was a very
important part of her life taking
pleasure in sharing holidays to
watching her grandchildren play
sports.
Doris moved into The Lakes
in 2000 and was very active and
involved in Lakes activities. She
joined the Lakes Log committee
where she served for five years,
two as chair.
She was also very involved with
the Lakes Women’s Club serving
as president for two years and
chairing the LWC Fashion Show
and LWC Tea for three years.
She was on the Building
Facilities committee for three
years. Most recently, Doris was on
the Lakescape committee which
she chaired for the last four years.
In 2010, Doris was named Lakes
Woman of the Year by the LCA
Board of Directors.
She was a remarkable and
inspirational woman with a
positive attitude and touched
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many lives.
Doris’ legacy will be carried
on by: daughters, Sherri (John)
Tinney of Wilmington, NC,
Tammi (John) Penman of
Warren, OH, son, Mark (Darcy)
Nicora of Manhattan Beach CA,
stepdaughter, Debbi (Roger)
Grimmett, Dover, OH, grandsons,
Jonathan, Chris, and Ben
Penman, granddaughters, Jessica
Tinney and Gianna Nicora, great
granddaughter, Isabelle Penman,
and her twin sister, Betty (Bill)
Slezak of Holland, MI.
Her family suggests
contributions be made in the
form of donations to Lower Cape
Fear Hospice, Life Care 1406
Physicians Dr. Wilmington NC.
28401.
Join us for a celebration of
life honoring Doris Nicora on
Saturday, March 14 at 3 PM in the
Rose Garden at Compass Park in
The Lakes.
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Out to Lunch going to Perfect Pear
This month the Out to Lunch
Bunch will continue our theme of
sampling various international flavors.
On Thursday, February 12th, we
will visit The Perfect Pear Bistro in
Tempe for some Mediterranean food. Begin your dining experience
with appetizers such as Olives and
Pesto Goat Cheese or Greekadilla, a
crispy quesadilla filled with spinach,
tomatoes, chick peas, feta and pepper
jack cheese.
Experience such flavorful items
such as Tuscan rigatoni—roasted
zucchini and red peppers, sauteed
mushrooms and caramelized onions
tossed with a signature red sauce
topped with feta cheese and basil Lunch specials include 1/2 Salad
& Soup $10; 1/2 Pasta & Soup $10.50
and 1/2 Salad & 1/2 Pasta $11.
You may visit the web site www.
perfectpearbistro.com to view the
complete menu. The owners. Chris and Laura Hove,
are natives of the Southeast valley.
Chris is a graduate of Corona
del Sol High School and Laura is an
alumnus of Desert Vista.
The Hoves believe that freshness
is the key to everything produced in
their kitchen and they try to use local
suppliers whenever possible.
Bring a friend and join us for a
wonderful experience.
Please make reservations at the
clubhouse no later than Wednesday,
February 11th. Let us know if you need a ride, as
we will carpool from the clubhouse
at 11:30 for a 12:00 luncheon.
The Perfect Pear Bistro is located
on the northeast corner of Ray Road
and Priest Drive. at 9845 South Priest
Drive, Tempe.
Please call Gloria Hollingsworth
with any questions at
(480) 838-0753. Foreign Film
Wednesday, February 18,
2015
The time: 11:30 A.M.
RSVP: Uta B. Murchison Tel.
480) 838-3997
Bring a dish to share
My choice of movie is: The
Join the Lakes
Women’s Club
for Thirsty Third
Thursday!
Jane will be your greeter at Pier
54 on Thursday, February 19th 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
Wedding Dress
Contents: A radiant wedding
gown gets stolen.
This starts a chain of events
taking the dress from a thief, to a
cab driver, to a struggling couple,
to a second-hand shop, and to a dry
cleaners.
Magically the dress changes the
lives of six brides.
hot spots!
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 with our Lakes
Women’s Club sign.
Hope to see you then!
—Submitted by Jane Morrissey
Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. Announces EdAhead®
Challenge Grant to Tempe Elementary School District
Elementary School District in support
of science, technology, engineering and
math (STEM) initiatives. The funds will
be used to support the Fees College
Preparatory Middle School STEM based
and language arts. The donation will
specifically allow the school to purchase
and maintain additional equipment
for the STEM lab, replace consumable
materials for all STEM classes, provide
a STEM student fieldtrip to the Arizona
Science Lab, participate in the City of
Tempe’s Geeks’ Night Out, and participate
curriculum.
The District’s Strategic Partnerships and
Innovations Department developed
the partnership with Dun & Bradstreet
Credibility Corp., a leading provider of
in STEM competitions.
“We are extremely honored to have
been chosen by the school district to
receive this contribution from Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp.,” said Kacy S. Baxter,
credit building and credibility solutions for
businesses.
The funds will benefit approximately
165 sixth, seventh, and eighth grade
students by providing a STEM-based
curriculum and a dedicated elective
focusing on science, social studies,
Principal at Fees College Prep. “Our STEM
Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp.
recently announced the company’s first
ever donation of $4,100 to the Tempe
program provides students real-world opportunities that help to guide career decisions. The additional support allows us to
expand and enhance the program, which
ultimately benefits our students and paves
the way for their future.”
Clockwise from upper left: Fees College Prep Principal Kacy Baxter, Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. representatives Ever Ledezma, Don Beard, Greg George, and Robert Thompson, STEM
teacher Tyler Chandler, STEM students Jadon Chacon, Ranndy Lopez, Amber Perry, Tai Christensen, Letzy Cervantes, Isis Fernandez, Manuel Zul Diaz
Chef’s
Galley
Quick and
easy chili
Lakes Log • February 2015 • Page 15
QI GONG 18 STYLE
AT THE LAKES CLUBHOUSE
ON GOING LEARN-BY-DOING SESSIONS
EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY
6:30-7:00 PM ($5 PER SESSION)
DROP-INS WELCOME!
IMPROVE BALANCE, COORDINATION
& MENTAL CLARITY
REDUCE STRESS - BUILD STRENGTH
FEEL VIBRANT - ROBUST
FULL OF LIFE!
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 to 16 oz.) can kidney or pinto beans,
undrained)
1 package McCormick Chili Seasoning Mix
Brown meat in a large skillet over medium
high heat. Drain Fat.
Stir in all other ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Serve with toppings such as chopped onion,
shredded cheese, cilantro, sour cream, avocado,
chopped black olives, tortilla chips.
Note: To reduce sodium, use sodium
reduced diced tomatoes and drain and rinse
beans. Add 2/3 cup water.
Serves 4
—Gloria Hollingsworth
Privileged
to help.
We’re honored to serve this
community for 20 years.
My staff and I look forward to many more with you. Thank you for your
continued support and business. Get to a better State®. Get State Farm.
CALL ME TODAY.
Mary Contreras, Agent
2145 E Warner Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
Bus: 480-775-7788
mary.contreras.gpdf@statefarm.com
1211031
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Len Meyer
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WE LIVE HERE!
We CARE about Lakes property values.
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LEN MEYER, MBA,
CSSPE, CRS
Associate Broker
Gammage Realty Group, Inc.
email: Lmeyer73@cox.net
www.Lensellsazhomes.com
480-205-1737