Periodico de Esperanza
Homeowners Newsletter
November 24 , 2003

Board Happenings -- by Ben Sheffield, President
At the meeting of November 17, 2003, we were pleased to see eleven (11) members present. There were no member comments this month. The general meeting was routine and those issues will follow by the Committee Chairs. Other significant issues that came before the board were as follows:

Motions were made, seconded and carried to approve capital expenditures for new pool furniture and a solar heating system for the pool. In addition, there was a motion made, seconded and carried to change to a different bookkeeping service. This change will create the need to change our mailing address once again; however, the monthly savings of $315 should ease part of the discomfort.

•New Address: EEHOA, 190 Continental Rd, Suite 220-143,
Green Valley, AZ 85614•

The most significant action to come before the Board was approving the 2004 Budget. This new Budget (attached) carries a $30 dues increase which we need to maintain our common area infrastructure at its optimum condition. The last dues increase we had was in 1996. A motion was made, seconded and carried to adopt the 2004 Budget as presented.

Financial Summary - November 14, 2003
Cash in Banks:
Reserves $57,000
Unrestricted $23,901
Total $80,901
Revenues $110,524
Expenditures $88,752
Balance $21,772

The Nominating Committee for this year consists of Joe McMahon, Chair, Lance Ewing and Rod Pearson, members at large from the Association. This committee shall make as many nominations for election to the Board as it determines, but not less than the number of vacancies to be filled. There will be three Board positions required to be filled this year.

Common Areas -- by Tom Cooke
A work party consisting of Paul Rowland, Ben Sheffield, Robert Frost, Lance Ewing, and Tom Cooke completed roof repairs at the pool ramada, and double coated the roof in preparation for the installation of the solar pool heater. The roof had an area of dry rot needing replacement, and it was determined it would be wise to recoat the rest of the roof before the installation, as the solar heater attaches to the roof itself and it would be difficult to work on the roof afterward. The roof should now be in excellent shape for the next several years.

Patsy Lantz has donated another bench for one of the common areas in memory of her late husband and former Board president, Dave Lantz. We have also received a similar gift from Dick Davis. Dick's gift will be in memory of his late wife, Elizabeth Cadwell "Betty" Davis, and Glenn Stednitz, the original creator of Bridge Park. This brings to 6 the number of benches donated to commemorate loved ones. As we continue to need additional benches, please consider such a donation. We have numerous areas to place them here in EE. The benches mentioned above, and that given previously by Patricia Flowers, have been placed in Esperanza Park, Bridge Park, and Whigham Wash.

For each donated bench, the EE Volunteers will have inscribed and will attach to the bench a small plaque, setting forth the name of the donor, and the person in whose memory the bench was given. Plaques have now been attached to most of the recently donated benches. Please check these out--they look very nice. One donor has advised that a dedication of the bench will be held soon, at which friends of the person in whose memory the bench was donated will attend. A very nice gesture, which will be long remembered.

A donor who wishes to remain anonymous has purchased and paid for rock, gravel, and the spreading of same to beautify a portion of a common area. The weed spraying has been completed, and the dying weeds are in the process of being removed. This process will be ongoing for the next few weeks, until all areas are substantially weed free. This should improve the appearance of our subdivision considerably, until next Spring, when the weedy season will again commence.

We have been advised by AAA that they will not be increasing our contract rate for the coming year. However, we are always investigating whether we can obtain the same services elsewhere for lesser sums. If we can find a reliable contractor for a lesser amount, we will follow up on it. Our common area maintenance expense is the single biggest line item in our budget, and we are well aware of the need to try and lower this amount if it can be done responsibly.

Our regraveling program should be ready to begin either late this year or early in 2004. We will continue, as we have for the past couple of years, to refurbish common areas that have not been touched for many years, and bring them back to a high standard of appearance. It is hoped we can pay special attention this year to Esperanza Boulevard, parts of which are sorely in need of updating and repair. Extensive work is also planned for several of the small common areas which now appear shabby and unkempt.

Ken Miller continues to labor in the Bridge Park wash, which is improved on a daily basis. He has already lined up additional broken concrete, which will be delivered to us without charge, for continued lining of the wash itself. The upper portion of the wash has recently been improved with new gravel at the place where the trail intersects with the quad driveway leading to Holgado, and it looks great. Additional work on the flora along the trail in the Bridge Park wash area are being initiated, and will be completed by AAA in the next weeks.

Further work on outlining the trail at the place where it crosses Whigham Wash, are in the planning stages. As always, if you have or observe problems in then common areas, please give me a call at 399-0455. We will attend to any problems as soon as we can.

Volunteers -- by Tess Ewing
We're getting back into action after the Summer break and looking at upcoming improvement projects -- and these require funds. Our first Fall fund raiser was the 50/50 raffle at the October Hospitality Party. Joan Zebroski reports that the winning ticket was held by Harry Weitz who very generously donated his winnings back to the volunteers. Thank you Harry!

When Jane Ellingson returned this month she was pleased to see that the plantings at Sunset Park had done very well -- with the exception of a few small ones which she is replacing.

Thank you to all those who gave donations for our bake/garage sale coming up on November 22 at 202 Circulo Napa. Hope to see you there.

New Owners -- by Sheila Bennen
159 Camino Holgado, Lot 159
Old owner, Samuel Venable
New Owner, Harold MacIssac

901 Calle Regalo, Lot 158
Old Owner, Judith Badgley
New Owner, Byron and Judith McLaughlin

Advertisements -- by Sheila Bennen
We would encourage each of you to ask any "tradeperson" that you feel does an excellent job to place an ad in the Periodico. We would like our homeowners to have a list of reliable people to call. We will give this idea a three-month trial. The cost structure for the first 3 months is as follows:
Full page -- 3 months -- $100
1/2 page -- 3 months -- $ 50
1/4 page -- 3 months -- $ 25
We would like a copy ready ad. Please call Sheila Bennen at 399-0501 or Robert Frost at 399-9003 for more information.

Updates -- by Sheila Bennen
New Phone
Robert Rose, Lot 120,
733 Calle Regalo
648-2663

Pool and Tennis Notes -- by Scottie Blum
The new solar system is up and working. It is showing a consistent reading of 84° to 86°. Winter hours are now in effect. Pool hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Children’s hours are 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Children are not allowed in the spa.
Reminders: Please shower before entering the pool or spa. All owners and guests, please sign in on the daily sign in sheet.

We would like to remind both our old-timers and new residents about some of the established tennis groups which play on a regular basis at our own tennis facility on Circulo del Sur at the West end of Calle Excelso. Anyone who can hold up a racquet is welcome.

Monday - - Women's doubles
Tuesday - - Men's doubles
Wednesday - - Mixed doubles
Thursday - - Men's doubles
Friday - - Mixed doubles
Saturday - - Men's doubles
Sunday - - Mixed doubles

The games are on a rotating basis and last about 2 hours, starting from 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, or 8:00 AM, depending upon the time of year.
For anyone who prefers to play singles, Sandy Reed (393-1427), who claims to be a mediocre player, is willing to play any time of day after 10:00 AM.

In Memoriam
Isla Davis
1124 Calle Excelso
November 7, 2003

Andrew (Andy) Kosage
792 Calle Ensalmo
October 24, 2003

Neighborhood Relations -- by Norma Stanley
We have contacted 5 residents regarding parking violations, namely in the quad
areas. All have stated that they will park their vehicles in their garages in the future as stated in the CC&R's.

One homeowner would like to see the CC&R's changed in regard to quad parking.
A resident who recently had his dead tree cut down by the Association, is unhappy about it and mentioned his lawyer!!

By the way---it has come to my attention that some people are not picking up after their pets on their daily "stroll". I surely would not like to think it could be any of our Esperanza residents, rather that they come from one of those other near or far sub-divisions. In any event, it takes all of us working together to keep Esperanza Estates looking its best!!

Hospitality Committee-- by Phyllis Johnson-Frost
A record 79 neighbors gathered at the Pool Plaza for a Halloween Party on the very day! Fifteen first-timers joined the seasoned celebrants: Jan & Drew Mason, Rosemary Carlson, Max & Lisa Perry, Stina Gerzevitz, Jack Casey, Joanne Amoroso, Carol Gutz with companion, Wanda Gallagher, Wandell & Antje Lear, Joyce & John Leach! Congratulations to the first place street attendance, REGALO @ 24; Napa @ 15 and Norte @ 6. Check out the photos for a sample of the devilish good time! You will recognize most of the pictured neighbors; but you may not recall who came as a mouse?   Her mate came as scary escapee from the grave!

Cancellation Notice -- by Sheila Bennen
The Taste of Esperanza Party scheduled for Dec. 7th has been cancelled.
The Taste of Esperanza cookbooks have arrived and are being sold as we print. These books will make delightful Christmas gifts. The cookbooks will be available at the Garage/Bake sale on Nov. 22nd, at the Ladies Luncheon on Dec. 4th and at the Annual meeting if any are available.

A Full Moon Party will be scheduled soon. Watch the Periodico for the date.

Luncheon Alert -- by Sheila Bennen
The ladies luncheon scheduled for Dec. 4th is fast approaching. We have a very interesting speaker/author as our guest. She has been told to recount tales of her book as well as memories of growing up in Nogales, AZ, in the 40's and 50's. You may even hear of the escapades of her two buddies (Nona Sykes and Sheila Bennen.)

This is a great opportunity to experience the ambience of the Country Club of Green Valley, it is truly delightful. The speaker will sign copies of her book and we will have Taste of Esperanza Cookbooks for sale.

Sign up now. See flyer in the Periodico.

EsperanzaEstates.com -- by Rod Pearson
The URL for the Unofficial Website for Esperanza Estates has been changed. Most of you should be able to access it by merely typing in "esperanzaestates.com" in the address window of your browser. The full URL is as follows:
http://www.EsperanzaEstates.com
The maximum size of the old Website was exceeded several months ago. This meant that no new material (including future issues of the Periodico) could be added. It was therefore necessary to select a new host, and to register the new domain name. This was accomplished in September of this year, and the files were transferred to the new server.

The Website continues to attract the attention of residents and prospective residents of Green Valley. Several persons have written to say that they were moving to Green Valley in large part because of what they had read and seen on the site. The more people who want to live here, the greater the demand, and the more our homes appreciate in value.

Neighborhood Watch -- by Melodye Cook
Attention Watch Captains and Co-Captains
Due to the ladies luncheon set the same day of the watch meeting, I am moving the time of the meeting to 9:00 AM. I promise it will be a short meeting. We are going to do a mailing to all residents who have not responded to our questionaire. I would like each of you to determine any one that is not interested.

Beginning in December I will start sharing information supplied by Homeland Security in the watch column. Please bring any comments to the meeting.

Remember, December 4, 2003, at 9:00 AM at 840 W. Circulo Napa. Any questions, please call me at 399-0455. I look forward to seeing you there.

We Need Some Paint...
If the color of your home is Travertine, please check your garages for paint cans.
Lance Ewing is painting some of the walls at Sunset Park and will pick it up if you call Lance. 625-7353

Looking for a Fun Volunteer Job?
Come join the Periodico Deliverers. Once a month we take a short walk to deliver the Periodico to our neighbors. We need regulars who deliver each month and subs who fill in for regulars when needed. Interested? Please give me a call. Charl Petry 648-2541.

Esperanza Estates Tours Proudly Present...
All Aboard for Alamos, Mexico! ... Last Call!
The Hospitality Committee has organized a fantastic tour to Alamos, Mexico.
Tour Dates are:
Monday, January 26, 2004
to Friday, January 30, 2004
5 fun-filled days and 4 nights
Tour Includes:
• Transportation to and from Alamos
with pickup and delivery from the Esperanza Pool
• 1 night's lodging in San Carlos
• 2 night's lodging in Alamos
• 1 night's lodging in Hermosillo
• 5 complete meals
• Soft Drinks, Water and Snacks while enroute on the bus

The total cost per person, double occupancy is only $559. This is a special price for our Esperanza Estates residents and friends.

Space is limited to 40 people, and a $200 deposit per person accompanied by the completed Release and Warranty form must be made to reserve your seat. The balance of $359, per person, is due on or before December 1, 2003. All checks are to be made out to "Esperanza Estates Tours" and sent to Jerry and Delores McCall, 751 Calle del Regalo, Green Valley, Arizona 85614.

Thirty of your friends and neighbors have already signed up and paid their deposit. We only have space available for 5 more couples! Don't be left out!
Interested persons should contact Jerry or Delores McCall at 399-3984. If not at home, call Phyllis Johnson-Frost at 399-9003.

Don't miss out on this bargain-priced opportunity to visit Alamos, Mexico, an old colonial mining town 400 miles South of the border. Explore the mansions in this beautifully restored city. http://www.alamosmexico.com