WHO’S WHO AT
LOS PRADOS
FRONT DESK
702-645-4523
RESTAURANT
702-645-4549
SECURITY FRONT GATE
702-645-8360
SECURITY BACK GATE
702-396-3472
5150 Los Prados Circle,
Las Vegas, NV 89130
Phone (702) 645-4523 Fax (702) 645-9107
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Sunday - Closed
PRO SHOP
702-645-5696
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
ED UJIFUSA
President
CHERYL WIEHL
Vice President
JOYCE PACIOLLA
Secretary
PAT CALNON
Treasurer
RALPH ATWOOD
Director
VERA McCAULEY
Director
GARY DAFFENBERG
Director
ARCHITECTURAL
CONTROL COMMITTEE
APPOINTED
REPRESENTATIVES
ED EARL – Chairman
JOHN KALISH
JEFF STEINHOFF
KATHY LINDSAY
DON BAKER
RALPH ATWOOD-Board Liaison
CLUBHOUSE PHONE
NUMBERS
MARGARET THAYER
Chief Operating Officer
702-645-4134
JERRY DUNLOP
Director of Golf
702-645-5696
JUDI HAINES
Accounting Administrator
702-645-1379
JEFF ROBIN
Food & Beverage Manager
Assistant Manager
702-645-4523 Ext. # 209
GARY ST. JOHN
Golf Course Superintendent
702-812-0868
PJ BERTOCH
Clubhouse Maintenance Supervisor
702-645-4523
NANCI LITTLE
Administrative Assistant
702-645-4523 Ext. #200
KRYSTAL BOHALL
Newsletter Editor
702-645-4523 Ext. # 207
LOS PRADOS
GOLF ASSOCIATION
RON BOND
President
RON STEVENS
Vice President
RON CAMERON
Secretary
GARY COLEMAN
Treasurer
DOUG JENSEN
Rules Chairperson
RICHARD BATES
Handicap Chairperson
Greens Chairperson
KATHY LINDOW
Tournament Chairperson
COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
APPOINTED
REPRESENTATIVES
SHIRLEY NEAL
JOANN JOHANNESEN
KAREN CURNUTT
DE LEGAN
ED THIESSEN
LORRAINE UJIFUSA
CORENNE WALKER
Treasurers Report….
I am always particularly interested in August’s numbers as they represent the first half of our fiscal year and give us a pretty good idea of
how we are likely to end the year. We budgeted to “lose” about
$77,000 in 2016-2017 although only about $4,000 in the first six months. To date
we are actually much better off than that-nearly $79,000 better than budget. That
may well be an indication that we will end up the year with something quite close
to a balance between revenues and expenses and thus not reduce our cash balance as much as we had planned to do. That’s not a bad thing; just means we
need very careful in the development of the 2017-2018 budget to avoid a big jump
in assessments some other year.
The general category (Administration, Loop Road, Maintenance and Security) was
nearly $20,000 better than budget in August; the result of more than $5,000 in unbudgeted violation fines and late fees and about $15,000 in expenses scheduled
for this month that will show up in another month-it’s difficult to project just when
some bills will come in. For the year to date, the category is over $50,000 better
than budget primarily due to about $25,000 in unbudgeted revenues, over $10,000
in lower than anticipated insurance costs and the $15,000 in expenses mentioned
earlier.
Golf was about $6,000 worse than budget for the month, but stands at about
$30,000 better than budget for the year to date. While revenues fell about $3,700
short of the budgeted amount, they were about $4,000 better than August of 2015.
Year to year revenues are virtually equal. The positive budget performance is primarily the result of costs being about $15,000 less than budgeted in each of two
categories, employee wages in golf maintenance (due to being short two workers
for a period of time) and employee health insurance (less people enrolled and lower than anticipated premiums).
Food and Beverage was about $6,000 better than budget for the month on strong
sales, but is about $6,000 worse than budget for the year to date. The good news
is that revenues are better than budgeted ($9,000 for the month and $14,000 for
the year) and also better year to year ($12,000 for the month and $35,000 for the
year). Predictably, more business brings more expense and the bottom line is as
stated earlier.
The Reserve Account balance remains at a healthy level ($3,093,513) although
that will decline somewhat as we make the final payments on the golf course fence
work and the kitchen/restaurant work.
Aged owner balances remain virtually unchanged from the start of the year with
the exception of violation fines which have increased about $13,000.
Available cash balances dropped a bit in August but remain just above $1,000,000
-a little higher than I expected at this time.
Pat Calnon
Los Prados Community Association
Income & Expense Summary
From the Chief Operating Officer….
Dear Residents,
The clubhouse reopens on October 1st. The restaurant has a new look
and a new menu. Please come up and join us for this exciting change.
Also, we have adjusted our happy hour as well:
Monday Night Football 5:00 – 8:00pm
Tuesdays through Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00pm
All drinks will be 50% off and we have appetizer specials as well. At the conclusion of
Monday Night Football, happy hour on Mondays will change to 4:00 – 6:00pm.
The golf course fencing project continues. The masonry work is going well and the iron
fencing replacement should begin at the end of September. We will post a notice letting
those impacted by the change when they are reaching your location. Please feel free to
contact the front desk should you have any questions.
As always, thank you for your continued support and feedback.
Cordially,
Margaret Thayer
Chief Operating Officer
President’s Column...
We are very excited about the restaurant and bar renovation and will be celebrating it
“Official” Grand Opening on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Don’t
worry it really opens on October 1st, but the 12th will be the “Official” Grand Opening.
Please stop by the clubhouse during this time to see our beautiful new restaurant and enjoy
a complimentary snack and beverage. Also the F&B staff has asked me to remind you that
they expect the restaurant ti be very busy on October 12th so; please make a reservation for
dinner that evening
Next the fencing project is well on its way. Quite a few homes have had their block wall
repaired and waiting for the fencing. I am sure that this will help enhance the golf course.
The water well has hit water at approximately 650 feet and we will benefit from this well to
save Los Prados a lot of expense on water and they expect to get the final permits by the
start of next year .
Had a talk with Gary St John and he has done a lot of work on fixing various tree boxes
and by the time over seeding is finished our course will have a new and fresh look! Also
talked with Gary about maybe looking into a different approach for the over seeding. Some
courses in Las Vegas are using different methods in their approach in not having to over
seed in September . Maybe this will save Los Prados a lot of money by not being closed .
This is something that can be looked at a future date.
Ed Ujifusa
President
Activities at
Attention Los Prados
Residents….
You now have control of your guest list. If you
have not done so already, please come to the
front desk of the clubhouse and fill out a
homeowner email form. This form is for all Los
Prados residents. Once we receive your form
and it is entered into the system you will be
able to access your own guest list. Meaning you
will now be able to add or remove guests and
vendors. You will receive an email from
Community Dwelling Live which will include a
login and temporary password. This is a secure
and safe website.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
From the
Architectural Control
Committee
The Architectural Policies & Guidelines
have been updated to incorporate recent
changes to NRS 116 (Nevada State Law)
and to clarify some existing requirements.
All external projects must be
submitted to the ACC for approval,
prior to commencing work.
The ACC will meet
Thursday October 6th & 20th 2016
@ 7 p.m.
ALL ACC SUBMISSIONS
ARE DUE IN THE OFFICE
ONE WEEK PRIOR
TO MEETING
Los Prados
Golf & Country
Club
BOOK CLUB
SUSAN ROLLINS
702-645-9155
BOWLING
JOE CUSIMANO
702-269-8286
SENIOR SOLOS
PHYLLIS REFF
702-658-8225
LINE DANCING
PHYLLIS REFF
702-658-8225
BUNCO
PAT BASTILLE
CHARLENE SANDERS
702-610-3781
702-655-9931
CAR CLUB
MIKE FERRELL
702-658-7828
LPWGA
RUTH GOLDEN
702-655-0913
NINERS GOLF
ELLEN DUNNING
702-278-9093
LPGA
RON BOND
702-277-5376
MEN’S CLUB
DENNY HUFF
702-396-4055
LIBRARY
NEAL SCHMITT
702-240-6404
MAH JONGG
SUSAN BREITKOPF
702-395-0122
KNITTING & CROCHETING
PAM PARKER
702-395-0943
PAN
VIVIAN YAGER
702-658-7382
PINOCHLE
LYNN MURPHY
702-396-6318
QUILTING
RANDA CRAFTON
702-656-1213
BRIDGE
SHIRLEY VANDERMOON
702-328-5357
LOS PRADOS
WOMENS CLUB
CHRIS SUMMERS
630-532-7796
WATER AEROBICS
RUTH ROGERS
702-658-7365
NO LIMIT TEXAS
HOLDEM
CARY DAVIS
702-296-7585
From the Front Office
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The Front Desk is now open on Saturday from 9am to 1pm
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ALL residents must register at the front desk. Also, every resident 14 years or older
must have a Los Prados ID.
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Purchase a new car? You must register your vehicle with The DMV PRIOR to
getting an access tag and/or Los Prados Sticker. Please note that new access tags
have a 90 day warranty.
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Be sure to apply for ACC approval PRIOR to any work being done to the
exterior of your home or yard.
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All Residents...Please keep palm trees & hedges trimmed to keep away the roof rats.
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Call Animal Control for pets not on leash, excessive barking and animal sanitation
complaints @702-229-6444
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Find your address in this Newsletter and win a $25.00 Gift Certificate to the 19th Hole
Restaurant & Lounge. Come to the clubhouse to claim your prize.
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48 Hours Only at house for RV loading/unloading or cleaning. Must get permit from
Security after the 48 hours. Thank you.
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We will not approve individual names as vendors. Please use company names for
vendors, i.e. pool service, pest control, landscaping, and housekeepers, etc... on you
guest list
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Vendors must have full names, phone numbers, company name, and the type of service
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Attention Homeowners: Tired of late fees, making trips to the clubhouse to drop off
your association dues? We have a solution for you. Direct Debit! Direct Debit is the
smart way to pay… So why not make the switch now and you’ll save yourself time,
money and piece of mind. Forms available at the front desk. Please include a voided
check with Direct Debit form.
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Signs displayed on sidewalks on Lone Mountain & Ann Road
are not the responsibility of Los Prados as they are on public
property PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THEM
Thank you!
Nanci & Krystal
Attention Los Prados Residents….
Please note that all Vendors/Contractors will not be granted
access to your home BEFORE 7am or AFTER 5pm Monday thru
Saturday. Vendors/Contractors are not permitted to work at Los
Prados on Sundays and Holidays. Please Contact your landscaper, pest
control, house cleaners etc., to notify them of our policy.
Thank you!
Please Note…..
No E-Cigarettes allowed in Clubhouse or The 19th hole
Restaurant. (5424 Singing Hills)
Thank you for your cooperation.
Resident Guest Lists….
Please note, when entering guests in
community.dwellinglive.com you must use all CAPITAL
letters. Also, guest names must be full names (first
and last name).
Gate Access Tags…..
Once you have received your Gate Access Tag, the tag becomes the owner’s
responsibility. Therefore, it is your responsibility to replace the tag at the
cost of $25 per Gate Access Tag. If the tag is no longer working, DO NOT
REMOVE THE TAG. If you no longer own the vehicle please notify the front
desk at the clubhouse and we will de-activate the tag. Thank you!
The Los Prados Library has a new addition.
The Caring Connection Resource
information is now
available to the Los Prados Community.
Some of the topics include:
Home Delivery Options: Food, Pharmacy
Professional Resources: In-home care, Lou Ruvo Center
Problem Solvers: Devices, Services
The Binder can be found to the left of the fireplace along
with
the Women’s Club yearbooks.
Attention Residents due to some recent events the ladies in the
office would like to ask if you see mail or newspaper piling up at
someone's house to please notify security or the front desk. Please update
your emergency contact information
Want to get the perfect holiday gift ...The Los
Prados Gift Card never expires and you can use
it for the restaurant and/or the Golf Course
(5100 Wild Marigold)
Want to save trees and
help Los Prados save on
mailing
Sign –up to receive the
Los Prados Newsletter
via E-mail
From Bob the Mailman:
All Residents: Please
remove mail from your
mail box daily by
6:00pm. It has been
reported that someone
is stealing the mail.
Attention Residents:
Please tell your landscaper/gardeners they are
not allowed to put the yard trimmings out for
trash pick up except on trash days Monday &
Thursday. Trash may be put out after 6pm on
Sunday & Wednesday for pick up on Monday
& Thursday.
Thank you for your cooperation
From Krystal at the Front Desk……….
CARD GAMES
Please check at the front desk for where your card games are set up. It
can change from week to week.
If you know that you are not going to be able to make your scheduled game
please call the front office.
The Clubhouse Usage Form states that if you are a no show for your game three
times it will be canceled. This is being enforced, and your game will no longer
be on the schedule.
If you show up and you are not on the schedule for that day a table will not be
set up for you.
Please check the schedule at the front desk to where your game is being set up.
You will be asked to move if you are in the wrong room and/or table or if
maintenance is setting up for another event.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Pool Hours or from 7:00am to 10:00pm
Pool Rules
Pool furniture is the property of the association and is not to be
removed from pool area at any time.
No glass containers or bottles (including lotions) are permitted in the pool
area.
No Inflatables of any kind allowed in the pools.
Life guards are not provided; therefore, use of pool is at your own risk.
No solo swimming is allowed.
Children under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children
over the age of 14 must have a valid Los Prados ID.
Appropriate swimming attire must be worn at all times. No “cut offs” are allowed.
Pool hours are posted at each pool. No activity is permitted at the pools other
than during pool posted hours.
Operation and use of swimming pools are subject to regulations issued by Nevada
State Board of Health and Clark County Health Department, which are posted at
pools. Additional rules for the Family Pool Hot Tub are posted on the fence
beside the Spa.
All children that require diapers must wear rubber pants and must wear an
appropriate swim suit.
Each homeowner is issued a key when they register and no one should open the
pool gate for people coming to the pool without a key.
The security officer’s can ask the name and address of people entering the pool
to verify they are a homeowners or guests of a homeowner. Homeowners must
have a valid Los Prados ID.
Homeowners are responsible for the actions of their guests.
All coolers and closed containers are subject to search by Security.
It’s that time of year again
for the pools to close as of
October 31st
SENIOR SOLOS OF LOS PRADOS
Happy Halloween and happy fall month of October to the Senior Solos!
Hope you will join the group and do a few things we have planned.
Don’t Eat Alone at the Clubhouse … every third Wednesday of the month.
The next one is October 19th at 5:00 P.M. Call Diana Heil if going 702-646-4989.
Happy Hour ideas and/or Spur of the Moments call Bobbi 702-656-5214
October 1st Oktoberfest, 5th Street School 3-9 p.m. Leaving club at 3:00 p.m.
October 15th Oktoberfest, German Club, lv club at 5:30 Call Evi 702-639-2280
October 19th pick a movie starting around 2 p.m. & Don’t Eat Alone afterward.
October 27th Happy Hour at Bogey’s, leave Clubhouse at 4 p.m.
Call Phyllis 702-658-8225 or Evi 702-639-2280
Evi is scheduling poker games for Mike. Call Evi at 702-639-2280 if interested.
If you would like to host an event Sharon or Phyllis will help.
Please sign up at the meeting or call Phyllis Reff!!!
Best Birthday wishes to all Solos celebrating an October birthday!
Call Phyllis Reff 702-658-8225 to join or for suggestions.
Hope to see you at our next meeting on October 5th … 5:00 P.M. dinner and
6:30 P.M. meeting!
Maryellen McDermott
LINE DANCING FOR ALL!! EVERY MONDAY
Men & Women – Married or Single
Starting Up Again October 10th
Let’s kick up your heels & learn some dances and have fun in our Los Prados Clubhouse!
Mike Dye – Instructor
Beginners at 6:15P.M. - Everyone join in at 7:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M.
$3.00 for Residents $4.00 for Non-Resident
Call Sharon Mannor 702-839-1508 or Phyllis Reff 702-658-8225 for details.
LOS PRADOS WOMENS GOLF
ASSOCIATION
Our membership ranks continue to grow, and we recently welcomed three new members: Paulette Claire,
Juliet Hebert, and Dolly Tucker. We are up to 71 members – woo-hoo!!
Team Play results are in. Overall winner was Boulder City; Sienna took Low Net and Muni was Low Gross.
Everyone who plays Team Play enjoys it immensely, so when next year’s signup rolls around, think about adding your name!
Don’t forget to take a look at the new Fall Invitational events displayed on the bulletin board.
Forty-four players participated in the recent Social tourney in June. All had a good time, said they’d do it
again. Thanks to Linda Ericson for pulling it together.
The Invitational – “The Devil Made Me Do It!” - is right around the corner (October 26). Our entries
“runneth over” with 144 signed up and a waiting list! Obviously, this event takes everyone working together to
pull it off successfully, so don’t forget to sign up, help where you can, and donate baskets, prizes, cash, etc.
Contact Terry Strong to see where she needs your help.
It’s that time of the year again… Gail Chow or Shirley Vandermoon, our nominating team, may be calling
your interest in serving as an LPWGA Officer for the upcoming year. The reason LPWGA is successful is
that we all make the time to serve in some capacity, so give some thought to helping out next year.
Get Well! wishes to Arlene Krupa who fell and fractured her arm and leg, Heal quickly!
Happy October birthdays to Linda Chandler, Betty Dixon and Jill Gorzalski.
Finally, while it may seem premature, mark your calendars for membership meetings October 5 and November
2, and our Christmas Party on December 14. We’ll also install the new slate of Officers at the Christmas party.
Avis Bata
Publicity
Los Prados
Pro Shop News
New Tee Boxes, Water well and Grass, Oh My!
The return to the golf course after the over-seed break should bring some
pleasant surprises. We have re-done several tee boxes (level and larger),
we have added a new water well to supply water to our lake on #9 and cut costs and of
course over-seeded the course with winter rye to keep it green all year long! Hope you all
enjoy the new additions. Your feedback is appreciated.
October Tournaments
Oct 3rd and 4th- La Mirada Show Girls- 8:00 a.m Tee Times (24 players)
Oct 8th- Ryan Price Charity Event-8:00 SG (Full Field) Will have spots available in tournament (call Pro Shop for details)
Oct 9th- Palm View Tournament 8:00 a.m SG
Oct 15th- Men’s Club Scramble (Calcutta) 9:00 a.m SG
Oct 26th- LPWGA Ladies Invitational 8:00 a.m SG
90 Degree Cart Path Rule
Please pay special attention to this rule for the month of October. We would like to give the
new turf a chance to take root and keep the golf course looking beautiful.
Driving Net
Please do not use the range balls for personal use on the golf course or to hit from the
range across the lake to the 18th green or down the 10th and 13th fairways. Thank you for
your co-operation!
Golf Humor
Old Joe was playing golf all alone as he stood on the 150 yard, par three, 9th
hole. Just as Joe approached the tee a voice from the heavens said, "Joe, use a
new ball."
Joe looked around and not a soul was in view, so he put a brand new ball on
the tee. Before he could take his shot the same voice called, "Joe, take a practice swing."
Joe obeyed and swung as hard as he could, slightly off balance at the end.
The same voice called one last time, "Joe, use an old ball."
Jerry Dunlop, PGA
Director of Golf
Los Prados Bowling League
The Los Prados league will begin it 21st season this fall. The league is handicapped so that
people of all skill levels play on the same level .
The league bowls Monday mornings at 9:20am, at the Santa Fe Lanes. People can join as singles, doubles, or four person team .
The league organizational meeting will be on Monday August 29th at 8:45am at Santa Fe
Lanes. Rules will be discussed and teams will be organized. After the meeting there will be 3
free games of bowling.
The starting date is September 12th
Any questions, call Joe Cusimano 702-300-6932
LOS PRADOS WOMENS NINERS
October is a time of new beginnings. The golf course has reopened after overseeding, and is in
great shape. All of the ladies have returned from cooler summer climates, and everyone is anxious to get back to playing golf.
We are all looking forward to our “Niners and Friends Tournament” on October 23, and a large
turnout is expected. The Social is being held at the home of Ellen and Michael Dunning, and
the food promises to be delicious! Please make every effort to attend and let us know what you
will be bringing.
We would like to welcome our newest members who joined during the summer: Paula Clair,
Donna Galvin, Diane McGaughey, Hee Ja O’Leary, Vicki Rhoda, and Marcia Smith. Please
make every effort to make them feel welcome. (4860 Maryvale)
Our tournament for September counted only the odd numbered holes. The winners were: First
Place- Hee Ja O’Leary, Second Place (Triple Tie) Evelyn Johnson, Thelma Esteban and
Rae Kurtz, Third Place- Donna Galvin. Congratulations to all!
A happy October birthday to Gert Becker (10/4), Betty Dixon (10/6), De Legan (10/8), Ellen
Dunning (10/23), and Jane Kinnee (10/23).
If you would like to find out more about The Niners, come join us on Thursday mornings at
7:30 AM or call Ellen Dunning for details at (702) 278-9093.
Joan Nazer
Niners News Editor
Notes from the Los Prados Golf Association (LPGA)
October 2016
From the Tournament Chair:
Event
Day/Date
Time
Info
*4-Person
Scramble
Saturday/October
15
Shotgun
Start/Time
TBA
Format TBA
**Ladies’ Invitational
Wednesday/ October 26
Thanksgiving
Sunday/ November 20
8:30 AM
Shotgun
Start
Turkey Shoot 4-person scramble
Remember: It’s your course – rake bunkers and repair divots and ball marks. It only takes a
few seconds. Don’t rely on others to do so and don’t be shy about reminding others to do
so. Obey cart signs, don’t drive where prohibited, and keep up with group in front of you,
not ahead of the group behind you. Leave the course in better shape than you found it.
Ron Cameron, Secretary, LPGA
[email protected]
Los Prados Men’s Club…..
Important News:
The course will reopen after over seeding on October 1st. That day we will have a regular competition. However, we will not have a Men's Club event on October 8th due to a
charity golf tournament being scheduled. If you want to play in that tournament, see the
pro shop.
On October 15, we will have our four man scramble, Beginning with a shotgun start at
9:00am.
Please show up early to pay your greens fees and any other fees you may owe. The particulars are:
Men's Club 4 Man Scramble, October 15, 9:00 Shotgun Start
Form your own Teams, Entry Fee $50 Per Golfer
Teams will be Handicapped at 80% of the Average Team Handicap
The Golfer whose Ball Position is Chosen for the Next Shot May Not
Hit That Shot
(Except Once on the Green All May Putt)
Buffet Luncheon Following the Golf at 1:30
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs and Free Refreshments
Prize Payout will be The total of all the Entry Fees Plus About $2000
(Depending on the Number of Golfers)
Holes 12, 15, and 16 each Have a $5,000 Hole-in-one prize
(Must hit from the Blue Tees to be Eligible)
You MUST be an Active Menber of the Men's Club to Participate
In addition to all the above, during the luncheon we will have our annual election of officers. You may nominate members (who must agree to serve) to any of the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Sign-ups for this great event close at 5:00 on Wednesday, October 12.
The Fall and Winter Schedule:
On November 5th, our first tee time will be 7:00, and will remain at that until December. In December and January, we will have shotgun starts at 9:00 each Saturday, to
accommodate possible frost conditions.
Palm View Village News / Events
Plans were completed for our 2016 Fall Fest. Not knowing when this
letter will be published and sent to residents we can predict another successful event.
We began working on the next event which is our Holiday Party on
12/4/16. A new DJ was hired from Las Vegas DJs/AAAProductions.
Along with a prime rib dinner and more guests should have another great
Holiday party.
We will also be having the Holiday home decorating contest and will
be issuing five prizes.
The dates of our last event are as follows:
Holiday party 12/4/16. Please mark your calendars.
We welcome all residents, renters, guests and children. We are a social group striving to bring people together to share food, refreshments,
dancing, door prizes, and fun.
Finally, an important quote; “The best and most beautiful things in the
world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.”
Yours Truly
Jerry Wyszomirski
CEDAR POINT VILLAGE NEWS
The 4th Quarter HOA Meeting will be held on October 4, 2016 in the
Inverness Room of the Los Prados Clubhouse. Board will meet at 6:00
pm, Homeowners will be invited in at 6:30 pm. This will be the final
meeting of the year.
Watch for the announcement of the upcoming community Holiday
Party in next month’s newsletter.
LOS PRADOS BOOK CLUB
October will find us reading The Nineteenth Wife by David Ebershoff
It is 1875, and Ann Eliza Young has recently separated from her powerful
husband, Brigham Young, prophet and leader of the Mormon Church. Expelled
and an outcast, Ann Eliza embarks on a crusade to end polygamy in the United
States. A rich account of her family’s polygamous history is revealed, including
how both she and her mother became plural wives. Yet soon after Ann Eliza’s
story begins, a second exquisite narrative unfolds—a tale of murder involving a
polygamist family in present-day Utah. Jordan Scott, a young man who was
thrown out of his fundamentalist sect years earlier, must reenter the world that
cast him aside in order to discover the truth behind his father’s death. As Ann
Eliza’s narrative intertwines with that of Jordan’s search, readers are pulled
deeper into the mysteries of love, family, and faith.
For November we have chosen The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
The Bean Trees is bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver’s first novel, now
widely regarded as a modern classic. It is the charming, engrossing tale of rural
Kentucky native Taylor Greer, who only wants to get away from her roots and
avoid getting pregnant. She succeeds, but inherits a 3-year-old native-American
little girl named Turtle along the way, and together, from Oklahoma to Tucson,
Arizona, half-Cherokee Taylor and her charge search for a new life in the West
Written with humor and pathos, this highly praised novel focuses on love
and friendship, abandonment and belonging as Taylor, out of money and seemingly out of options, settles in dusty Tucson and begins working at Jesus Is Lord
Used Tires while trying to make a life for herself and Turtle. (5208 Elm Grove)
The author of such bestsellers as The Lacuna, The Poisonwood Bible, and
Flight Behavior, Barbara Kingsolver has been hailed for her striking imagery and
clear dialogue, and this is the novel that kicked off her remarkable literary career
We are open to all residents of Los Prados and friends as well. We meet the first
Wednesday of the month at 12:00 in the Cypress Room. After a lively discussion,
those who can, stay and enjoy lunch in the Clubhouse. If you wish to know more
about the Book Club,
Contact Susan Rollins,
702-645-9155
TURN THE PAGE… LOS PRADOS LIBRARY NEWS
DOLLAR BILL QUIZ!
How much do you know about the $1 bills in your wallet?
1)What materials form the basis of the dollar bill? ; 2) What does the large Black
Letter in the circular seal on the bill’s front signify?; 3) What does MDCCLXXVI on the bottom of
the pyramid on the bill’s back mean?; 4) How many times does the word - one or figure -1 appear on
the bill?; 5)What does “Annuit Coeptis” mean and where is it on the bill?; 6) What does “Novus Ordo
Seclorum” mean and where is it on the bill?; 7) Approximately how much does it cost to print a dollar
bill?; 8) What does the black number that appears four times on the front represent?; 9)When was the
design of the Great seal approved?; 10) What Federal Agency was formed in 1865 to battle counterfeit currency problems?; 11) When did the phrase “In God We Trust” first appear on US Currency?;
12) What woman has appeared three different times on the $1 bill.
NUMBER 13 UNLUCKY?
That was tnot the belief of our Founding Fathers. The number 13 dominates our $1 bill. There are 13
Strips on the Flag, 13 Steps on the Pyramid, the Eagle’s talons hold an Olive branch with 13 Leaves
and 13 Arrows, there are 13 Stars in the circle above the Eagles, and finally there are 13 fruits (right
middle of eagle).
PLAYING CARD QUIZ - ANSWERS
1) Seasons of the year; elements such as Fire, weeks in a month, etc, -; 2) Joker; 3) Number of weeks
in a year; 4) Spades and Hearts; 5) Diamonds and Clubs; 6) Queen of Spades; 7) King of Hearts; he is
stabbing himself in the head; 8) King of Diamonds; 9) Queen - even now decks in some countries do
not have queens in a deck; 10) Pips; 11) 12 - number of months in a year.
NONFICTION RECOMMENDATION
If you are interested in quests for lost treasures, then be sure to read “Jungleland” (2010) by Christopher S. Stewart. It is a gripping tale of his trek to find the lost city of “Ciudad Blanca (White City)” .
This city of gold is reportedly somewhere in the jungles of the Mosquito Coast. He follows the trail of
a previous explorer and one time spy in this ambitious treasure seeking adventure. An engrossing tale
of determination to endure many hardships to find a great reward.
A WORD ON ONE OF MY TOP FAVORITE BOOKS
If you want your own adventure, try finding the novel “Pay Back” (1989) by J. C. Pollock. This outof-print novel is a fast paced novel about man’s determined pursuit of his wife’s killer. Mixed in is
some Cold War events. This book is jammed packed with strong action sequences and an ending that
will make you want to stand up and cheer and would make a movie audience burst into applause.
Author has a strong background in Special Operations and wrote several other books including
“Goering’s List “ (1993) and “Threat Case” (1991). If you find and read this book and don’t find it
one of the best in this field, I will be greatly shocked. Author stopped writing in the early 1990s and
has vanished off the radar . If you want to know more, just ask me.
LIBRARY REMINDER!
As a finding guide, a book’s publication date in marked on the bottom of the book. Thus the notation
(16) would indicate the book was published in 2016. Various dates on the bottom such as (99) and
(15) would tell you that the book was first published in 1999 and reprinted in 2015.
Also, please remember that the Library is constantly being updated. The space for your favorite author or genre might look the same but there is no assurance that the same books are on that shelf.
Neal J. Schmitt (702) 240-6404
[email protected]
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community?
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BECOME A ROTARIAN !
Rummage Sale
Holiday, collectables, dinnerware,
and more
5205 Palm View Drive.
Fir October 21 and Sat October 22
9:00am to 2:00pm
Golf Cart
$1350.00
Call Joe
702-645-5477
Rotary International is made up of over
34,000 clubs in more than 200 countries
and geographical areas. It’s 1.2 million
members from a global network of business and professional leaders who volunteer their time and talents to serve
their communities and the world. Membership, open to men and women of all
ages, is by invitation.
The award-winning Rotary Club of
North Las Vegas is the home of Happy
Feet, Teachers Grants for literacy,
Adopt-a-School and The Bear Project.
Our youth-oriented projects include
RYLA, and Interact Club, Safe
Halloween and Santa Clothes.
We meet at Los Prados Golf and Country
Friday mornings at 7:15 a.m.
Come and see what we are all about. Call Al at
(734) 323-5800 to attend a complimentary meeting.
Hot Spinach—Artichoke dip
Ingredients
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1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
2 (13 3/4-ounce) cans artichoke hearts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish with nonstick spray.
Heat the spinach in a microwave oven on high for 5 minutes and squeeze dry. Drain the
artichoke hearts and coarsely chop in a food processor.
Combine all the ingredients except the jack cheese in a large bowl. Stir well. Scrape into the
prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the jack cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes. Transfer
to a chafing dish and keep warm over a low flame. Serve with bagel chips
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Carmel
Apples
Ingredients
 6 apples
 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
 2 tablespoons milk
Directions
1. Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top.
Butter a baking sheet.
2. Place caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave 2
minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool briefly.
3. Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on
prepared sheet to set
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month – According to the ASPCA, at least 12 million dogs go to shelters each year. Many, more than half, are euthanized
because lack of space and resources, and lack of willing adopters. Adopting a dog is a great thing to do but be sure that you do your research
ahead of time and that you’re truly ready to become a dog owner – it’s a
lot of work! Go to a site like petfinder.com and look for your local shelter
and you should come up with results of dogs that are waiting to be adopted. There will be some information posted by the shelter about the dog’s
temperament, whether it gets along with kids, other animals, etc. Then do
some research on the breed, and schedule a visit to the shelter to see if
this dog is the right fit for you and your family. If not, try again. Your new
best friend is waiting for you!
Compliance
Meeting
9am
Book
Club
12:00pm
Senior
Solo
7pm
ACC
Meeting
7pm
LPWC
Luncheon
Executive
Board
Meeting
4pm
Open
Board
Meeting
7pm
Car
Club
6pm
ACC
Meeting
7pm
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October 2016
A Newsletter of the Los Prados Board of Directors