Vol. 8 – Issue No. 5
ACTIVITY
HIGHLIGHTS
Check the Activity
Pages for more details.
Singles Potluck
Thurs, May 1 & 15, LR,
4:30 pm
Wellness Clinic: Mobile
Eyes, Massage Envy,
Mtn Vista Medical
Center & Arizona Relay
Service 7-1-1
Fri, May 2, CR,
10 am-12 pm
Pancake Breakfast
Sat, May 3, AC,
7:30-10 am
Cinco De Mayo Lunch
Mon, May 5, AC, 12 pm
Coffee & Donuts
Wed, May 7, 14, 21, 28
LR, 9-10 am
Vet’s Breakfast
Fri, May 9, PR, 9 am
Mother’s Day Tea
Fri, May 9, AC, 1 pm
Karaoke Happy Hour
Wed, May 14, AC, 6 pm
Joint Pain Seminar
Thurs, May 15, FR,
10:30 am
Sip N’ Dip Pool Party
Sun, May 25,
Main Pool, 5pm
May 2014
16 Pages
Celebrate
Cinco De Mayo
Luncheon
Monday, May 5
12:00 p.m.
Activity Center
Live Entertainment by
“Mariachi Tierra Linda”
Enjoy a Taco Salad, Beverage & Dessert
for $6 per person
Purchase your tickets at the FOSCA Office
by Friday, May 2.
Don’t miss this “Fun & Festive” event!!!
Karaoke Happy Hour
Wed, May 28, AC, 6 pm
FOSCA, FOSHA & Post
Office CLOSED
Mon, May 26
Memorial Day
Diamondbacks Game
Tues, June 10, Chase
Field, 12:40pm
What’s Inside
F.O.S.C.A Message. . . . . . . . .
F.O.S.H.A Message . . . . . . . .
Board Information. . . . . . . . . .
In The Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . .
Obituaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Page 6
Page 7
Page 7
Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9, 10 & 11
Cards, Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12
Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . Page 15
Page 2 – Sun Times • May 2014
Fountain of the Sun is a secure, well-maintained, 55+ community
where residents will be afforded a range of activities that serve
and enhance their life style. The environment shall be preserved in
a way that attracts others to locate to our community.
Ruth Wilson, Editor – 373-8575
e-mail: [email protected]
Jerry Hanson, FOSCA Liaison
John Millar, FOSCA Manager – 380-4100
Heather Roberts, Activity Director – 380-4000
Sun Times Staff
D. Anderson, B. Baerg, F. Baldwin, B. Bormuth, B. Bunke, S. Bye, L.
Davis, B. Flinn, J. Hanson, M.E. Hatch, C. Holmes, D. Jones, K. Kellen, D.
Koentges, J. Malone, A. Smithson, K. Stoterau, I. Stothert, I. Tayerle,
C. & R. Viano, S. Wianecki
Staff Photographers
Kathy Ervin, Leslie Gronneberg, Gene Menten & Jan Olson
FOSCA Office
540 S. 80th St., Mesa AZ 85208
Phone: (480) 380-4000; FAX: 380-7005 - Website: www.fos-az.com
Miller Media Services
Publisher/Advertising - Carl Miller
Office: (480) 361-4431 - Fax: (480) 347-9167
[email protected]
Once again it’s that time of year when so many snowbirds
leave us to return to their summer homes in all parts of the U.S.
and Canada. The usual excuse is “We have to go back to do our
taxes,” or “We have a business to take care of” -- you know
the routine. But what they’re really going home for is the kids,
grandkids and great-grandchildren they’ve been missing all winter
long. And who can blame them? I, too, have two special greatgrandchildren I have to admit I’m totally in love with that live
in Washington state and oh, how I missed them during the 2013
holidays. Amazing how that happens!!!
Which brings me to announcing that husband Bruce and I are
heading back to Logan, UT to spend 3 months in the beautiful
Cache Valley, about 87 miles northeast of Salt Lake City. We
first experienced this lovely place last year and decided after
only 2 weeks, we were going there again. You might remember
I wrote about Logan in a few of the 2013 summer Sun Times
issues and, lo and behold, there are several other couples from
F.O.S. going for the first time. It will be so much fun to have our
friends experience the “Summer Citizens” program courtesy of
Utah State University and the Cache Valley Chamber of Commerce who do such a fabulous job. Last year over 800 folks
from various places in Arizona were part of this great schedule
of activities along with some much cooler weather.
I will continue to produce the Sun Times with the help of our
writers, photographers, and especially our publisher, Carl Miller
of Miller Media, who always comes through with a great looking
paper each and every month.
In closing, I’d like to thank everyone who contributes to
our publication throughout the season. I couldn’t do it without
your help and for that I’m very grateful. It’s hard to believe I’ve
been your editor for nine years…where did the time go? Is it
just my imagination or does aging and time flying by seem to
go together…naw, that’s just a vicious rumor!
Have a wonderful summer everyone!!!
2nd Karaoke Under the Stars Big Success
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to the limited amount of available space, all submitted material may be edited or
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ADVERTISING: Deadline 15th of each month.
ALL COPY Deadline 10th of each month.
Disclaimer: Fountain of the Sun does not represent or endorse the accuracy
or reliability of any of the advertisements contained in this publication.
Letter Carrier Food
Drive May 10th
By Ruth Wilson
The 22nd Annual National Association of Letter Carrier Food
Drive is set for Saturday, May 10th. This is the largest one-day
food drive in our nation.
Please leave non-perishable food donations by your mail box.
Your letter carrier will do the rest. The food is taken back to a postal
station, sorted, and then delivered to an area food bank or pantry.
Let’s all do our part to make this the best one ever! Thank you
everyone for your help!!!
Lots of the Karaoke gang lined the cul de sac for an
“Under the Stars” evening of fun!
Kevin Gierach & Verna Peterson sang their hearts out.
Text & photos by Sheila Wianecki
Approximately 75 people attended the 2nd Karaoke Under the
Stars held in the Deer Circle Cul-de-sac on April 13. Despite a lot
of wind, people enjoyed the singing and dancing under the stars.
It was a warm, beautiful evening and a perfect night to be outside
socializing with friends and neighbors. We are looking forward
to bringing you more evenings like this in the fall.
Hope to see you all at the Activity Center for our regular
Karaoke Happy Hours too. Remember, we are “Just For Fun”,
everyone is welcome -- it’s always FREE and always fun!
CLOSED ON
MEMORIAL DAY
FOSCA OFFICE
FOSHA OFFICE
U.S. POST OFFICE
F.O.S.C.A. Manager’s
Message
By John Millar
The “winter” activity schedule is winding
down and the summer
maintenance and project
schedule is ramping up.
The following areas are scheduled for improvements this summer:
• The ADA Restrooms for the Administration
Building, approved by the community on the
2013 Annual meeting ballot, did not occur
last summer due to delays in getting permits
and cost estimates coming in higher than
expected. The permit has been pulled for
this project and we are now in the process of
creating plan addendums reducing the scope
of the project so that it will work within the
$60,000 cost approved by the community.
• We are currently working to get estimates
to replace the walls and planters from 80th
Street to Park View Circle. These masonry
walls no longer match, in height or appearance, the new walls put up by the City during
the Broadway Road Renovations and the
planters are essentially a gateway into the
community for trespassers. The replacement
of these existing walls is a reserve fund expense that will enhance Security now and be
By Deanna Anderson
designed to dovetail into proposed plans to
renovate the entrance in the future.
• We will also look into possible grant money
available from the City of Mesa if we reduce
the turf area and save water used to irrigate
the turf. Estimates to add height to the wall
along Hawes Road are also being sought.
• We are getting estimates to replace the block
wall next to the Administration Building to
improve appearances in this area.
• A new snooker table was installed in the
Billiard Room on April 9th along with new
high stools that replaced the old benches in
the room. The existing billiard tables will
have new felt installed this summer.
• Additional upgrades are also budgeted for
the Activity Center Stage Lighting, the
Patio area on the north side of the Activity
Center, and improvements to some security
equipment.
Reserve Funds of the Fountain of the Sun
Community Association, which includes the
Impact Fees, are dedicated to major repairs
and replacements to the association property. A
recent letter to the editor requested a history of
the Impact Fee income, expenses and current
balance. We will get this information together
for the next Sun Times issue.
Ode to “B”
Rootie had a special man,
His hair was white as snow.
And everywhere that Rootie went,
He was sure to go.
He followed her to golf one day,
Which was very cool....
They hit it off and said, “I do,”
Which caused all men to drool.
He pulled the weeds and raked the rocks,
And planted trees to thrive…
And offered any help he could to any man
alive.
He cries real tears and laughs from his gut,
But, lovingly every time…
A gentleman with a capital “G”
Is this best buddy of mine.
He calls me “Sis” and I call him “B”,
Both pet names used respectfully.
And so, my friend, Bruce
This is for you.
For all you are and all you do.
May 2014 • Sun Times – Page 3
FOSHA Manager’s Message
By Belinda Hansen
In May we celebrate
two special holidays,
Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. A Very Happy
Mother’s Day on May
11th to all you mothers!
On Monday, May 26,
2014, the FOSHA office will be closed for the
Memorial weekend. I hope you all have a fun
and safe weekend and find some way to stay cool.
The 2nd quarter payments were due by April
30, 2014 and a late fee has been charged to those
whose payment was not received on time. Fortunately several have decided to pay their total
balance to avoid receiving statements for the next
two quarters. The 3rd quarter statement will be
mailed out the end of June and payment will be
due no later than July 31, 2014. It is important you
notified this office of any mailing address changes
so the statement gets to you in a timely fashion.
As many of you have noticed, weeds are a big
problem this year. Not only are many residences
plagued with them but a lot of the common areas
are too. FOSHA has been working with the landscaper to try to remove and spray the weeds on
the cul de sacs as they pop up. We will continue
to work aggressively to eliminate the weeds in
our areas and we expect all property owners to
do the same on their properties. I realize many
homeowners have already left the community
so I hope they or their caretakers don’t overlook
these vacant properties and keep them looking
good all summer long to avoid weed letters being
sent to the property owners. Remember, you as the
property owner, are bound by the CC&R’s to keep
your property maintained at all times.
In May or June FOSHA will be seal coating the
streets and cul de sacs that were replaced last year
& crack filled this year. This is the second part of
the maintenance program in keeping our streets
in good condition. Notices will be hand delivered
to those residents living on these streets that are
still here at that time. Please be sure to follow all
instructions on the handout and stay off the street
until the asphalt company has given us the okay
to travel back on them. A map of these marked
streets and dates they will be scheduled is located
on the FOSHA bulletin board. A date has not yet
been designated for this project but we expect it
to occur in May or possibly June.
FOSHA will soon be scheduling trimming the
larger palm trees on the cul de sac islands. This
project will be completed in June/July after the
palm trees have finished blooming. Homeowners will also need to trim palm trees in the near
future and June and July is the ideal time to have
them trimmed. If they are not trimmed prior to
the monsoon season, severe damage may occur
to neighboring properties from the dead and loose
branches and bark. PLEASE be a good neighbor
and see that your trees, bushes and plants all get
trimmed before they become a nuisance.
As a reminder, no contractor signs are allowed
on your property before, during or after your project is being constructed. Please obtain architectural
approval from this office prior to the start of any
project and then notify us when it is completed so
the committee can see that the project was completed as plans were submitted. There are a number
of projects sitting in the file that may have been
completed but has not been called in by the owner.
FOSHA Board meetings will not be held
during the months of June, July and August but
will resume Monday, September 8, 2014. If you
have any questions or comments, you can contact
the office at 480-984-1434 Monday thru Friday
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Wishing you all
a pleasant summer!
Quote of the month: “Let us be grateful to
people who make us happy, they are the charming
gardeners who make our souls blossom.” - Marcel
Proust.
Don’t Forget
Page 4 – Sun Times • May 2014
Happenings from Heather
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By Heather Roberts,
Activity Director
I can definitely tell its summer
by how much it has quieted down
at the FOS Offices these days. This
is a slower paced time for us where
we can recharge our batteries and
get revved up and ready for next
season! But remember the Activities Office is still open all summer
from 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday
through Friday. So stop by and say
hi and see all the ways we can help
you this summer!
Copies are just $0.15 per page, black & white and $0.50 per
page, color.
Send and receive faxes at $1.00 per page outgoing and $0.50
per page incoming.
Color maps of Fountain of the Sun can be purchased for $1.50.
Swimming Pool & Fitness Room Keys are $10.00 for owners
and $20.00 for renters.
Notary services are available at no charge for residents.
If you leave the park on foot or by bike, pick up a free Walking/Biking Pass to go through the gate.
Get the 2014 Car Sticker. Bring your old sticker, registration
and driver’s license.
Purchase a Fountain of the Sun nametag for $5.00, add your
hometown for $1.00 or choose a magnetic backing instead
of a pin for an extra $1.00.
Update your information for the next phone book.
Buy stamps or mail packages at our Post Office.
Lending Closet Info
OPEN YEAR ROUND BY APPOINTMENT!
Burt & Sharon Oien
Eleanor Sieffert
Please call:
480-986-6440
480-358-0326
Grief Recovery Classes
Coming back in September 2014. Chaplain Jennie DiFrancesca is available for one-on-one grief or spiritual counseling
throughout the summer months. Contact Chaplain Jennie at
602-579-9729.
• Turn in or pick up items from the Lost & Found box.
• Pick up a copy of the Sun Times Newspaper.
• Sign up for the Sun Times Express! Give us your name and
email address to be added to the list.
And of course you can buy tickets for all the fun summer
events we have coming up! You will not want to miss our annual Cinco De Mayo Taco Salad Lunch on Monday, May 5th.
The Mariachi Tierra Linda is back this year to entertain us as
we enjoy our lunch. Tickets are $6 and must be purchased in
advance so we know how many to plan for. Later in the week
we are celebrating again with our new tradition of Mother’s
Day Tea on Friday, May 9th. Bring all your friends and enjoy a
variety of teas and desserts for $3 per person. Feel free to bring
your favorite special tea cup or use one of ours!
Our monthly Pancake Breakfasts will be continuing this
summer on the first Saturday of each month thanks to the help
of our Citizens Service Club! They will be cooking up the same
delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee
that have all winter, just for us summer residents. Tickets can
be purchased for $5 from the FOSCA Office or any Citizens
Service Club member. We also will continue our summer tradition of the Sip N’ Dips at the pool on the last Sunday of each
month. Tom & Sheila Wianecki will be hosting our first party
of the summer on May 25th but would like help hosting the rest
of the summer months. Just let Tom & Sheila or myself know
if you’d like to help out! We have more discounted tickets to
see the Diamondbacks on June 10th at 12:40pm in the Lower
Level Baseline Reserve Section for $20. Deadline to purchase
tickets is May 27th and transportation is not provided. It’s a great
chance to try out the Light Rail if you haven’t done that yet!
Purchase tickets for all of these events at the FOSCA Office
and take advantage of all the other services offered as well.
COME JOIN US!
FRIENDSHIP
CHURCH
(Non-Denominational)
EVERY SUNDAY
10:00 A.M.
CARD ROOM
Pancake Breakfasts
Karaoke Continues
All Summer Long
Throughout the Summer By Jerry Hanson
By Sheila Wianecki
“Just for Fun” Karaoke will continue to bring you fun, music,
and entertainment during the summer months. If you are a permanent resident of FOS, be sure to come and join us twice a month
in the Activity Center. Watch for dates and flyers around FOS.
Karaoke Happy Hours are always FREE and always fun. There
is something for everyone - singing, dancing, and just plain fun!
We will also plan more nights of “Karaoke Under the Stars”
which has been a very popular activity. For more information
about Karaoke Happy Hours, please call Tom and Sheila Wianecki at (480) 639-4331 or (480) 695-2794. We are always
happy to answer your questions and chat with you. Hope to see
you this summer and to our Snowbird friends - have a safe and
happy summer. We’ll look forward to seeing you again in the fall.
F.O.S. Security Review
By Bob Flinn
The Mesa Police Department has advised that there seems to
be a rash of thefts of golf carts. They recommend that you not
leave your keys in the golf cart when away from it. Also keep
a record of the serial number (and VIN if available) in order to
identify it if stolen. Always park the cart in a well-lighted area
and if possible secure it to a stationary object if leaving it for a
prolonged period of time. There are several security devices that
can be purchased which help to deter thefts. These are available
at most golf cart businesses, and include locks for the accelerator
pedal, remote security locks (which remotely disable the key
switch circuit), and steering wheel locks.
Please slow down and observe the posted speed limits. A
recap of the speed recording machines has indicated that for a 7
day period at 80th & Sun Villa Apts. there were 566 cars clocked
at 25 to 29 MPH, 30 at 30 to 34 MPH, 3 at 35 to 39 MPH, and
1 at 45 to 50 MPH. A recap for a 5 day period at 80th & Park
View Circle showed 681 at 25 to 30 MPH and 38 at 31 to 35
MPH. A recap for a 3 day period at 7732 E. Pueblo showed 1115
cars clocked at 25 to 30 MPH, 84 at 31 to 35 MPH, 5 at 36 to
40MPH and 1 at 41 to 45 MPH.
FOS Security calls for March 2014:
EMT-35, Ambulance-33, Parking-469, Police-32, Garages
Open-46, Res. Assists-129, RV Permits-12, Incident Reports-31.
FOS Security calls for the last 6 months:
EMT-226, Ambulance-216, Parking-1608, Police-143,
Garages Open-201, Res. Assists-645, RV Permits-80, Incident
Reports-320.
No reports were available from the City of Mesa for
these periods.
Many of you have enjoyed the Pancake Breakfasts held from
November through April on the first Saturday of each month.
Don’t despair. Beginning on May 3, 2014, and on through
October you will still be able to enjoy this great breakfast event
and socialize with your friends. Hours will continue to be 7:30
- 10:00 a.m. with a cost of $5 per person. Tickets will continue
to be sold at the FOSCA office and will also be available at the
door. Hopefully you’ve seen the flyers around advertising the
summer Pancake Breakfasts or already read about them in the
weekly Sun Times blast.
The FOS Citizens Service Club has partnered with the F.O.S.
Community Association to benefit our summer residents and
snowbirds who return early in the fall. Several volunteers from
FOSCA sponsored breakfasts during the winter months have
volunteered to help the Citizens Service Club make for a summer of successful breakfasts. Get it on your calendar now for the
first Saturday of each month for a wonderful breakfast time. The
menu continues the same featuring pancakes, scrambled eggs,
link sausage, coffee and juice. See you there!
MARCH-APRIL
Clement, Dixon & Brenda
To: 918 S. Ember Circle
From: Piqua, OH
Lorenz, Martin
To: 807 S. 82nd Way
From: Denver, CO
Solem, Gerald & Judith
To: 722 S. 81st Place
From: Forest Lake, MD
Pond, Sharon & James
To: 7636 E. Edgewood Ave.
From: Puyallup, WA
VLA Investments, LLC
To: 7712 E. Mariposa Way
From: Mesa, AZ
Gereszek, William & Patricia
To: 8234 E. Emelita Avenue
From: Mandan, ND
Sun Times Express
Sign up for our weekly email blast, the Sun Times Express!
Stay current with information on upcoming events, activities,
meetings and community reminders. Emails are sent out approximately once a week, year round, and your email address is never
shared or sold. Just send a note to [email protected] with your
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WANTED: Volunteers
How can you make a difference, help your community, meet
neighbors, and make new friends?
VOLUNTEER!!! We need volunteers all year long to help
with events and activities. Stay active and involved this summer
by volunteering for FOSCA activities!
Let us know if you want to help out by stopping at the office,
call Heather at 480-380-4000 or email: [email protected].
Activity Team Update
Last Meeting of the Season: Tuesday, May 6 at 9 a.m. in the
Lakeside Room. It’s an open meeting and everyone is welcome.
Let us know your questions, concerns and suggestions for the
upcoming season.
No meetings will be held in June, July and August. Meetings
will resume on September 2.
Help Our Military
Please save manufacturer’s coupons from your newspapers
and other publications. Cut them out, bring them to the FOSCA
Office and put in the basket provided in the hallway between the
FOSCA & FOSHA Offices.
V.F.W. Post #7968 collects and sends them overseas to help
our military stationed in many parts of the world. If you’re short
on time, simply bring the entire page(s) and we’ll clip them.
Remember, they must be manufacturer’s coupons and must have
current/future expiration dates, not coupons that have already
expired. Thank you!!!
Library News
By Cathy Viano
Well it looks as if we may have another hot summer so those
that stay here, come up to the library, sit and enjoy a good book
or work the puzzle in the cool air conditioned room. Those that
leave for the summer have fun and try to stay cool.
As of this writing, I don’t believe the library will be closed
anytime during the summer but if it is, I will put up signs there
and on the door.
I want to thank everyone for their cooperation in not leaving
the books on the floor when the library is closed for Bingo and
special events.
We have a few boxes of books in storage so we will be dusting
them off and putting them on the shelves for your reading pleasure. Enjoy a book where every page takes you on an adventure.
Get Fit/Stay Fit
Thank You
By Teresa Judd
Thank you everyone for another great year for Get Fit Stay Fit
Challenge and we’d like to see you again next year. Let’s get out
there and get one or two of your friends to join you next fall – it
doesn’t cost them anything and they may even win a nice prize.
Congratulations to all the winners.
“Thank You” to all the vendors that donated to the challenge:
Baskin Robbins, AZ Opera, Waldo’s BBQ, Changing Hands
Bookstore, Cocos, Don & Charlies, Desert Botanical Garden, AZ
Museum, Chandler Center of the Arts, Heard Museum, Buffet
Inc., Frank Lloyd Wright, Harrah Ak Chin Casino, Organ Stop
Pizza, Papa Murphy’s, Rockin’ R Ranch, The Good Egg, Waffle
House and whoever else we may have forgotten.
Kane, Geoff
To: 650 S. Arrowwood Way
From: Mesa, AZ
Reynolds, Douglas & Elaine
To: 668 S. 83rd Way
From: Brunswick, NE
Anderson, Kenneth & Brenda
To: 663 S. 79th Way
From: Cedar Falls, IA
Watson, Johnnie & Carol
To: 8315 E. Dutchman Drive
From: Mesa, AZ
Lundquist, Loretta
To: 7849 E. Fountain Cove
From: Gig Harbor, WA
Rock, Robert & May
To: 1161 S. Firefly Avenue
From: Lake Tapps, WA
Belcher, Mark & Chris
To: 701 S. 80th Street
From: Unknown
Stockman, Diane
To: 7730 E. Desert Flower Dr
From: Mesa, AZ
Jaramillo, Timothy & Laurel
To: 736 S. 77th Street
From: Apple Valley, MN
Reed, Alvin
Gall, Nina
To: 7928 E. Pueblo Ave. #9
From: Mesa, AZ
Malone, Joanna
To: 7928 E. Pueblo Ave. #60
From: Mesa, AZ
Heiden, Brent
To: 440 S. Desert Flower Dr.
From: Gilbert, AZ
O’Dwyer, Robert
To: 7841 E. Ocotillo
From: San Mateo, CA
Melle, Ralph
To: 7928 E. Pueblo Ave. #44
From: Plentywood, MT
Jensen, Gary & Marjorie
Neisen, Donald & Jean
To: 7729 E. Desert Flower Ave. To: 7654 E. Pueblo Avenue
From: Mesa, AZ
From: Mesa, AZ
Johnson, James & Susan
To: 658 S. 77th Street
From: Hamel, MN
May 2014 • Sun Times – Page 5
Letters to the Editor
Letter #1
Subject: Carl Pearce Letter to the Editor - April 2014
I would like to thank Carl Pearce, for his astute opinions
regarding ongoing issues that should concern every resident of
our Fountain of the Sun (FOS) Community.
To quote Carl’s letter: “If FOS is to continue to be a viable,
vibrant community attractive to new retirees, much more is
needed.” And: “Have you visited and looked at the central
amenities in some other parks? Compared to many, ours does
not measure up. This is our competition and directly related
to our market values.”
Carl is spot-on in every aspect of his letter regarding the
potential viability of FOS!
Sincerely,
Steve Tisza
7746 E. Coralbell
Long Range Planning
Update
By Keith Kellen, Chairman
Long Range Planning Committee
The ad hoc committee that was to work between the FOSCC
and the FOSCA Boards was unsuccessful in finding any common ground between the two boards. Negotiations will continue.
Volunteer Tina Cary will keep on looking for grant money
that might help our community move forward with minimal
expense to FOS.
As of this writing, the Long Range Planning Committee has
not finalized our Five-year Capital Development Plan for the
FOSCA Board. More on this will be in next month’s article.
This Committee will not be meeting any more this spring and
summer. Our next meeting will be in the fall.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact John Millar, FOSCA Manager at 480-380-4000, or myself, Keith Kellen,
Chairman on my cell at 612-382-8799, my home at 480-380-2041
or by email at [email protected].
Remember, “Working together, we can make it happen!”
Letter #2
Fountain of the Sun - the best bang for the buck!
We enjoy living in one of the mobile home communities here
in F.O.S. Some 7 years ago we began our search for the perfect
55+ community. Our search came with a long ‘shopping list’. At
the “Very Top” of our list was:
A friendly community with multi-type properties.
• Ability to walk our dogs on the property.
• Affordable HOA fees (which we discovered can run into the
thousands of dollars).
• Well maintained amenities (especially the pool environment).
• Loads of activities, no super strict rules (at least as we understand them).
• Easy access to hospitals, shopping and the freeway system.
In short, we found the best bang for our buck, and knew exactly
what we were getting before we moved here. We also liked the
24/7 security and ability to store an RV on the property.
I doubt that a large part of this community cares about the
pricey amenities described in Mr. Pearce’s list of ‘issues’. This
community may not be ‘perfect’‘, but there are other communities that Mr. Pearce should probably look at and relocate to. Just
across the street is a community with a tennis court, for example.
It is a shame to waste any ‘Golden Years’ being unhappy about
something that can easily be changed by moving.
Happy in the Fountain of the Sun 7 years later, your neighbors,
The Petronis’
455 S. 81st Place
Letter #3
In the April edition of the Sun Times, Carl Pearce wrote a
detailed letter of thoughts and concerns regarding the future of
our Fountain of the Sun community.
We’re writing to thank Carl for voicing what many of us have
talked about for so long. We’ve watched as other communities
have updated and upgraded their facilities while Fountain of the
Sun has remained somewhat stagnant. We applaud the forward
thinking of those who want to make changes to insure that FOS
remains a vibrant community.
Thank you, Carl, for reminding us to keep looking toward the
future and not staying satisfied with the status quo.
Marc & Fernita Thompson
7829 East Ocotillo Avenue
Easter Bonnet Parade Lots of Fun
Winning 1st prize was Marion Odaff (seated) with Jene
Sue Reitz (r.).
By Ed & Jene Sue Reitz
This event was held Sunday, April 13th in the Lakeside/Fireside
Rooms with great enthusiasm and participation. Four judges gave
awards for the best bonnets. According to the Reitz’s, everyone
had such a fun evening.
Even the guys got involved as you can see (l. to r.):
Pastor Ed, Gene Odaff, Jim Shedlowsky & Don Ramey
all sported Easter bonnets…looking good, fellas!
Page 6 – Sun Times • May 2014
Board Information
F.O.S.C.A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
April 14, 2014
Call to Order: Called to order the regular meeting of the FOSCA
Board Meeting at the FOSCA Office.
Roll Call: The following persons were present: Jerry Evavold, Sheila
Buchan, Jerry Favero, Harry Gibbens, Keith Kellen, Larry Shima and
FOSCA manager, John Millar. Dennis Jones was absent.
Amend/Approve Agenda: Motion by Director Shima to amend
the agenda to include a new business item to appoint a member to the
Security Committee, motion second by Director Favero. The motion
was approved, the agenda was approved as amended.
President’s Report:
Jerry Evavold introduced the new Board Members - Jerry Favero
& Harry Gibbens. Mr. Favero will be liaison to the Security Committee and Mr. Gibbens will be working on organizing FOSCA Rules &
Regulations into a booklet.
Old steel shed was removed at no cost to FOSCA, by landscaper
Tony Sesmas. This is a saving of approximately $1,000.00. Bill and
Joan Reetz removed the old concrete pad with his forklift, again at no
cost to FOSCA, a saving of approximately $1,500.00. No construction
cost so far, and we still have $24,000 to build one Pickle Board court
which can be converted to spaces for golf carts at a future date. Some
stucco repair to the building will be necessary. FOSCA storage has been
moved to the RV Storage.
Worked with FOSHA Board to contact tenant who has been the
subject of noise complaints to facilitate their moving outside FOS due
to senior overlay violation.
Community Member Forum:
Jerry & Susan Bayers, 860 S. 78th Street, requested information
regarding the back wall fence that was supposed to be raised and was
not. Keith Kellen will follow up on this issue.
Ingrid Biegun, 7935 E. Desert Trail, thanked new staff at front desk
for good customer service. Expressed hope it will become common
place.
Linda Trombley, 8222 E. Pueblo thanked FOSCA Board for their
efforts regarding the eviction of tenants on 82nd way.Also commented on
positive Sun Times article by John Millar, FOSCA Manager, regarding
owner and tenant responsibilities.
Gail Howard asked if the FOS phone directory is given out to outsiders. She is getting solicitor calls. John Millar said “no”, it is only given
to FOS residents; it is kept behind the front desk counter. But once it
leaves our office, we have no control over what the resident does with
it. Note: The use of the FOS phone directory is intended for the private
use of FOS Residents only.
Aresident asked about the new FOS Vehicle stickers, why are people
with old stickers allowed into the community? Security staff tells residents they must get a new sticker when they can but it is the residents’
responsibility to comply, we cannot deny access to someone we know
is a resident of the community. Director Shima said the Security SubCommittee is working on “Rules and Regulations” and Post Orders.
Director Kellen, said committee is expanding on the parking rules.
Donna Rosner requested that any new rules be distributed to all
residents and available on the internet.
Adele Rodner mentioned problem with car sticking out of their
driveway. Copy of HOA rules reminder send to offender, please.
Secretary Report – Sheila Buchan
Motion to accept the minutes of the March 10, 2014 FOSCA Board
meeting, Motion: Director Kellen, Second: President Evavold. The
minutes were approved.
Motion to accept the minutes of the March 28, 2014 FOSCA Board
meeting, Motion: Director Kellen, Second: Director Shima. The minutes
were approved.
Treasurer Report – Larry Shima
Income Budget: $773,000 cash on hand. Revenue budget:
$432,000. Revenue for this period exceeded $476,000. A net income
of plus $44,000
Expense Budget: $ 366,000. Expenses to date $350,000, $16,000
under budget.
Motion to accept March financials, Motion by Director Gibbens,
second by Director Kellen. All approved.
Committee Reports:
Bingo – Erv Stoll: Attendance was down 17 out of the 28 weeks.
Tomorrow is the last Bingo night.
Security Committee – Erv Stoll: Still working on Post Orders trying
to match our by-laws.
Securitas –FOS Security Vendor – George Joosten – Security Gate
Attendant.
Trying to catch speeding cars but can only give warnings.
Underage drivers using their grandparent’s golf cart is a problem.
Residents have to help security by not allowing the underage persons
to drive the carts
We have had numerous Pool complaints during the spring break
“season”. Children under 3-years of age at the pool; disrespectful youths
commenting on the “old people”; visitors without FOS resident using
the pool; use of the “Red Box” to call security for non-emergency; more
than 4 visitors per resident. President Evavold commented much of this
could be avoided if we use common sense and try to get along.
Activity Team – Heather Roberts, FOSCA Activity Director. 50
emblems from the old Broadway Road wall have been sold or raffled
raising $3062 to date. Many activities for next Fall-Winter on the burner
(Dinner Dance, Dueling Pianos, etc.) Three fundraising dinners raised
a total of $5,350.00. Heather went to VALSD, a talent showcase for
the area. The Sun Times Express email blast has over 600 subscibers
and now include notice of upcoming Board Meetings email Heather at
[email protected] if you wish to be added to the list.
Election Committee - Virgil Schatz. Residents interested in applying for next year’s 3 open board positions are to submit resume to John
Millar, FOSCA Manager.
Marketing Committee – Ruth Wilson. Nothing to report at this
time.
Sun Times – Ruth Wilson. Nothing to report. This is a slow news
period until fall. Ruth will attend classes at the Utah University in Logan
this summer. If you have any news you would like to share with us,
anniversary, birthdays, etc. please email them to her.
Long Range Planning Committee – Keith Kellen. Working on
5-year capital plan. Invitations open to everyone for the next committee
meeting on April 18, 2014 at 1:00PM at the Craft Room in the Activity
Center.
Committee on Broadway Rd Entrance Improvements (COBREI) – John Millar. FOSCA contracted with civil engineer to help
redesign the 80th median, ADA bathroom and ramp at the FOSCA
building, within our budget.
Finance Committee – Larry Shima. A 5-member committee is
working on plans to work budgets for the different proposed projects
in our community.
Manager’s Report – John Millar. Trimming of deciduous trees such
as olive trees so it is easier to keep pathways and surrounding areas clean.
Pool rules have changed; new rules have been posted at the pool; FOS
directory is completed, delivery should occur in the next 7-10 days. We
are working on making a more streamlined “Rules & Regulations” book.
The new snooker table is in place at the Billiard room; all pool tables
will be recovered early this summer Getting estimates to add a railing
by the lake fishing area. Hope to have new security contract with G4S
completed by the end of this week. Tina Carey suggested we publish
new “Rules and Regulations” on the FOSCA website. Linda Trombley
would like to know who is in charge of the fire hydrants in her area; John
Millar told her it depends on where they are located. A map is available
at the FOSCA Office.
Correspondence:
Fairway Vista – Gate Maintenance. Shared maintenance with
FOSCA cost is in question. The Board will take this under advisement.
Gary Steele – Workshop Proposal. Mr. Steele would like a 500-square
foot building to house several pieces of equipment relating to Woodworking. His proposal included cost for all different tools. Suggestions on
how it would be managed were also included. This has been referred to
the Finance Committee.
Old Business:
Film Licensing motion – Has not yet been cleared by the Finance
Committee. The cost is $3,800.00.
New Business:
#1.) Appoint George Taylor to the Security Committee: Motion:
Director Kellen, Second: Director Buchan. Motion passed.
Adjournment
Requested a motion to adjourn. Motion by Director Kellen, Second:
Director Buchan; the meeting adjourned at 2:32PM.
The next scheduled meeting of the FOSCA Board of Directors is
May 12, 2014 at 1:30PM.
F.O.S.H.A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
President Fuss called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: President Ed Fuss, Directors Robert Baerg, Betty Bradley,
Rich Viano, Dave Bode and Jerry Hanson.Absent: Marilyn Hochhalter.
Also present: Belinda Hansen, Manager.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Ed Fuss
President Fuss informed everyone that May will be FOSHA’s last
Board meeting until September. He also reported that several streets have
been crack filled & will be seal coated in the near future.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Betty Bradley
Secretary Bradley asked for approval of the minutes of the March
10, 2014 board meeting as published in the Sun Times and posted on the
FOSHA bulletin board. Linda Tromley of 8222 E. Pueblo Avenue, requested “FOSCA” be removed from the comments under Homeowner’s
Forum. Dave Bode, seconded by Robert Baerg, moved to accept the
corrected minutes of March 10, 2014. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Belinda Hansen for Marilyn Hochhalter
Belinda Hansen stated that as of 3/31/2014 FOSHA had approximately $877,495 in our bank accounts and of that amount $382,671
was in Reserve accounts. She commented that the expenses for March
totaled $85,589.91 with the largest portion of the expenses being FOSCA
assessments, street lighting & the refurbishing of the cul de sacs. Belinda
also commented that year to date FOSHA expenses are below budget.
April 14, 2014
PROPERTIES SOLD: Dave Bode
Director Bode reported that 9 properties closed escrow in March
2014, compared to 22 properties that closed escrow during this time in
2013. This brings the total for 2014 to 28 new property owners compared to 38 for this time period in 2013. He stated there are currently 11
properties in escrow due to close in April or later.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE: Dave Bode
Director Bode stated there were 25 architectural review permits issued during March 2014 compared to 22 requests during March 2013.
This brings the total so far for 2014 to 94 requests compared to only
66 in 2013.
ROADS: Rich Viano
Director Viano stated that 18 cul de sacs, along with Ebola Avenue
between 80th street & Park View Circle, were crack filled the beginning
of April by Phoenix Paving and these same streets along with all the
streets & cul de sacs that were replaced last year, will be seal coated in
May or June. Notices for the seal coating will be hand delivered to those
residents affected by these street closings prior to the start of this project.
CUL DE SACS & MAXI PARKS: Robert Baerg
Director Baerg reported that the contractors are busy keeping the
weeds on our common areas under control and that the refurbishing of
the cul de sacs with 90 tons of rock has been completed.
COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE: Betty Bradley
Director Bradley stated there were 14 complaints filed with this office during March 2014 compared to 11 complaints filed during April
2013. This brings the total for 2014 to 26 complaints compared to 30
FOSCA BALANCE SHEET
March 31, 2014
ASSETS
OPERATING CASH & OTHER ASSETS
$
RESERVE ASSETS
$
FIXED ASSETS$
264,440.68
550,734.03
942,595.02
TOTAL ASSETS$ 1,757,769.73
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
TOTAL CURRENT & LONG TERM LIABILITIES
$
EQUITY - OPERATING
$
EQUITY - RESERVES$
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
399,419.29
807,616.41
550,734.03
$ 1,757,769.73
complaints filed during this time in 2013.
SENIOR OVERLAY COMMITTEE: Robert Baerg
Director Baerg stated that the current issue where the renter is under
55 years of age has been given notice and is to be out of FOS by the end
of April. The second issue regarding a small child residing at a residence
has been visited and they claim the child is only visiting 2-3 days a week.
This one will continue to be monitored until the association is sure they
are complying.
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE: Marilyn
Hochhalter
None
CITIZENS SERVICE CLUB: Jerry Hanson
Director Hanson stated several committee members are assisting
some homeowners that are too ill to remove their weeds with weed
removal. He also stated that CSC, along with FOSCA, will be putting
on the summer pancake breakfasts.
MANAGER’S REPORT: Belinda Hansen
Belinda reported that the 2nd quarter statements have been mailed
out and payments are coming in. She stated that several are choosing to
pay the balance off so they don’t have to worry about making further
payments. She asked that all dropped and rotting fruit be picked up and
disposed of properly and asked that all weeds be sprayed and/or removed.
She requested that all homeowners leaving for the season make sure current contact information is on file with the association. She stated street
repair notices will be handed out prior to the work beginning. Belinda
wished everyone a Happy Easter.
HOMEOWNER’S FORUM:
Keith Kellen, Marilyn Block & Linda Trombley asked the FOSHA
Board to consider water conservation on the maxi parks.
Ron Heldt brought to the attention of the FOSHA Board the Letter to
the Editor in theApril Sun Times giving a rebuttal to the correspondence
that was read at the FOSHA March meeting. He also asked about the
length of time a For Sale or For Rent sign can be displayed. He also
suggested for safety reasons, caution tape be placed around the open
hole where the mobile home has been removed on Park View Circle.
Keith Kellen & Linda Trombley asked how homeowners are informed of the updated Architectural & Compliance policies that were
approved at the Dec. 9, 2013 meeting. FOSHA Board stated they can
be requested at the FOSHA office, they are posted on the bulletin board
and on the FOS website.
Keith Hilgendorf questioned why FOSHA did not have any Old
Business for the past 8 meetings.
Donna Rosner asked for an update on the eviction process on the
property that the association foreclosed on.
Pat Meyer commented on the rules for parking on the rocks on their
cul de sac island; the cactus that has been planted on the cul de sac island
that is undesirable and the mailbox that is falling over.
Sheila Meyer mentioned the water leak on the 12th green that the
Country Club is responsible for.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
Director Baerg, seconded by Director Viano, moved to adjourn the
meeting. Motion carried. Time 11:00 a.m.
Meet Your Neighbors
Janis & Ray Olson
Article by Charlotte Holmes
Photo by Leslie Gronneberg
It is such a pleasure to have Ray & Janis
Olson as our neighbors in FOS. They both have life
experiences that make them so special. They have
successfully survived many hardships, hard work,
hard times, war, depression, and they were still able
to build a fine, satisfying life for themselves and their
families plus find much happiness along the way.
Many FOS residents can easily identify what life
was like during the Great Depression and WWII.
Following those years for Ray and Janis came career
building, family life and all the good things along the
way, including many many memories.
Ray Mitchell Olson was born April 11, 1924 in
Belfield, ND in the Badlands. His parents, Charles
& Lena (LeDoux) Olson raised 10 children: 7 boys
and 3 girls. His grandparents, Ceprion & Josephine,
lived 5 miles away.Although his school was only one
mile from home, it was very difficult to keep a teacher
in such a harsh wilderness. Ray’s family owned a
large prosperous cattle ranch but during the 30’s
Great Depression, drought made life tremendously
difficult. Plus their bank went bankrupt and seized the
cattle, leaving them completely destitute. The family
traded the Belfield ranch for a farm in Beltrami, MN.
Ray managed to get through 7th grade while always
helping with work on the farm. Everyone had to pitch
in with plowing, planting, milking and all the chores.
Ray said life was very hard during those years.
At 16, Ray left home and got a job in Rockford, IL
working in a bolt factory and running a bolt making
machine for 50 cents an hour. He was able to buy a
motorcycle and a car. He loved his job and felt like he
was on top of the world! Then, on his 18th birthday,
he was drafted into the US Army in 1942. During
WWII he served 3 years with the 87th Division under
General George Patton. His first action was in France,
then they moved into Belgium. They lived in heavy
snow and extreme cold. He remembers that the men
were not allowed to build fires, so to keep from freezing, they dug a trench down below the frost line. When
they had to stand guard for 2 hours each, they went
up top into a fox hole outside their camp where they
could hear anyone coming a long way off.
A bit of history: On Dec. 16, 1944 until Jan. 25,
l945, the Battle of the Bulge, the last Nazi major offensive, was launched by Hitler’s army in the Ardennes
Forest. It was Germany’s final western front stand. The
87th Division of which Ray was a member, fought
the biggest, bloodiest, battle Americans ever fought.
80,000 American soldiers were killed or injured
there; 100,000 Germans were killed or injured. This
infamous battle went down in history as the German’s
last attempt to win the war, however, it was their most
crushing defeat! After that battle, tired and cold, with
so many of their men gone, the 87th Division went
across Germany to the Czechoslovakian border and
entered the Buchenwald concentration death camp.
They witnessed the horrific conditions of hungry, sick
and dying prisoners. Ray said it was so gruesome the
Americans found it hard to believe people could treat
others so brutally and inhumane. That never forgotten
experience left many ugly, indelible memories in the
minds of the American soldiers who witnessed those
helpless victims of the Nazi’s. When the war ended in
Europe, the 87th Division was sent back to Holland
waiting to be shipped to Japan. The H bomb brought
the defeat of Japan so the troops came home and Ray
was discharged.
After discharge, Ray went back to Rockford and
got his old job back at the machine shop. He and his
first wife, Donna were married for 48 years and they
raised 3 boys and one daughter. One son lives in Texas,
one in California, and one in Minnesota. His daughter
lives here in Scottsdale. Now Ray and wife Janis have
several grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren! Ray
is what we call a self made, self educated man. In
spite of being born into hardship and lack of education, his achievements are many. Over the years he
purchased motels, land, became a pilot and owned
his own planes. What he has accomplished is nothing
less than amazing!
Janis was born in Seattle, WA. She, her older sister
and younger brother were raised by their father, Merle
Johnson, who had to raise these 3 children by himself.
The children spent most summers with grandparents,
an aunt, uncle and cousins. Though economics at that
time may have been in short supply, love was always
more than abundant. Family ties were strong and a
May 2014 • Sun Times – Page 7
happy family life ensued. Janis’s great grandparents,
Hemphill & Augustina Traxel, migrated to the U.S.
by way of Crimea, Russia and Germany through
Ellis Island then on to South Dakota to homestead in
1905. Janis’s grandparents, William & Jean (Traxel)
Johnson, along with father Merle & uncle Darwin,
later moved to Washington state in 1937.
Janis went through elementary, middle school,
and graduated from West Seattle High School with
Honors and won a college scholarship. She was very
active in high school. She was on the Varsity Track
Team and Cross Country team for 3 years and also
played Varsity basketball for 2 years. After graduating she worked for Safeway for 21 years. She was
an Arizona snowbird, spending part of the year in
Seattle, and part in Mesa. Janis and her late husband,
Bruce, invested in real estate, which turned out to
be very lucrative. They had planned to retire here in
FOS but Jan had to carry out that dream by herself.
She still manages rentals in FOS and takes care and
pride in her properties.
Janis and Ray married in 1998 and share a lovely
home here and have always enjoyed a lot of activities
together. For years they swam every night gathering
together with many regulars and friends at the pool.
They played golf, traveled, exercised, enjoyed hiking
and had many big family gatherings. Photography is
a passion of Jan’s as you will notice in our Sun Times
paper and she loves to cook…interests she cherishes.
Ray, too, loves to cook and if lucky enough, you
might get a container of his homemade soup or
beef stew.
Unfortunately Ray’s heart problems has somewhat limited his participation, however, they are
charter members of FOSCC so they are involved in
many Club activities. Jan served as Secretary for the
9 Hole Ladies Golf group for 7 years, and for the 9th
Hole Mixed Couples for 6 years.
Ray and Jan spend 9 months in FOS and 3
months in Seattle over the summer. They are both
deeply religious and feel the need to thank God for all
the love, happiness and blessings they have received
over the years. Their life together has brought contentment and great pleasure for them both.
Ray just celebrated his 90th Birthday April 11th
with a party given by Janis at the Activity Center that
included his and her families and their many friends
and neighbors. We are so glad to include them as part
of our community and our GOOD NEIGHBORS!!!
Have a wonderful summer everyone and see
you next fall!
(Editor’s Note: See photos of Ray’s 90th
birthday event on Pg. 10 in “FOSCC 9 Hole
Mixed Couples News.”)
May Obits
Maurice (Morey) Miller, 77, passed away
March 7, 2014 at Banner Baywood Hospital. He
was born April 15, 1936 in Seattle, WA to the late
Robert & Esther Miller. He was also preceded in
death by his brother, Gary. Morey is survived by
his loving wife of 56 years, Dianne, sons Steve
and wife Rhonda, Bruce and wife Nancy, and two
grandsons, Chris and Morey Miller II. Following
graduation from high school, Morey served two
years in the U.S. Army in Berlin, Germany. After
his discharge he went to work at Western Electric/
AT&T in Seattle. He served as union president,
then moved into management where he retired as
a system analyst in 1987 after 30 years of service.
Upon retirement, he and Dianne took an 8 month
tour of the U.S. in a motorhome, settled in Fountain
of the Sun as snowbirds for 7 years, then became
full-time residents of Arizona in 1995. Loving
sports, Morey played basketball, softball and golf
much of his life and enjoyed many years of retirement playing golf as a country club member. A
family service is planned for Morey on Memorial
Day weekend at Mountain View Cemetery. Donations from friends in Morey’s memory were sent
to Hospice of the Valley and Banner Hospice. He
will be greatly missed!
In Loving Memory Of
Larry Hugh Peterson
who passed away one year ago
May 3, 2013
We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought of you yesterday and
days before that too.
We thought of you in silence and
often speak your name.
Now all we have are memories
and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is a keepsake with
which we’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping,
We have you in our hearts.
Sadly missed by wife Pamela, his children,
grandchildren, families and friends
Page 8 – Sun Times • May 2014
Wellness Clinic
Summer
Pancake
Breakfast
Sat. May 3rd
7:30 - 10 a.m.
Activity Center
Fri., May 2
Card Room
10 am – 12 pm
VENDORS INCLUDE:
Mobile Eyes
Mountain Vista Medical Center
Arizona Relay Service 7-1-1
& Massage Envy
All moms, daughters, friends &
neighbors are invited to a
Mother’s Day Tea
Sold at the FOSCA Office or from a F.O.S.
Citizens Service Club member (sponsor).
Breakfast includes your favorites:
Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs,
juice & coffee.
Join your friends & neighbors
here for the summer.
KARAOKE Happy Hour
Every Wed. morning
Starts May 7
9 – 10 a.m.
Lakeside Room
Join your neighbors & friends for
a donut & coffee for only $1.
Sponsored by Phoenix Health Insurance
Pool Party
First of the Season
Sunday, May 25
6:00 p.m.
Main Pool
BYOB & snacks to share.
NO glass containers at the
pool!
Pool Parties are held the last
Sunday
of each month & open to all
residents!
Diamondbacks
Game in June
Tues. June 10th
12:40 p.m.
Friday, May 9
1:00 p.m.
Activity Center
Tickets - $3.00 each
at the FOSCA Office.
NEW TIME
Tickets - $5
Wed., May 14
Wed., May 28
6:00 p.m.
Activity Center
Bring your favorite tea cup or
use one of ours & enjoy an
afternoon of tea & light desserts.
Coffee & Donuts
Dbacks vs. Astros
Lower level seats available
Ticket -$20 each
BYOB & snacks; socialize,
sing, dance or just have FUN!
Transportation not included
Discounted tickets available on a first-come, firstserve basis at the FOSCA Office.
Tickets deadline is May 27th.
GO DBACKS!!!
May 2014 • Sun Times – Page 9
F.O.S. Linksters Golf
By Robert W. Bunke
Linksters Board of Directors (l. to r.): President Marty
Turnbull, Secretary Jim Jeans, Vice President Garth
Neisess, Treasurer Dale Johnsen.
The Linksters monthly meeting on Tues., March 25, attended by
more than 70 members, was scheduled to be the final meeting of the
2013-2014 golf season. By the time all of the problems were submit-
F.O.S.C.C. Guest
Gets First Hole
in One on #6
ted, a special meeting was scheduled for Monday March 31, to try
to have some answers before most of the Linksters leave for their
summer homes.
After 20 years of golfing at the Links of Queen Creek on Wednesday mornings, we were informed that they would no longer enter into
any nine hole league contracts. This put the Board of Directors on
the hunt for another golf course that would have room and accept a
league the size of the Linksters which totaled 118 members at the end
of the season. Along with the problem at the Links, we were notified
that the agreement with F.O.S.C.C. was to be cancelled at the end of
this season. The old saying “when it rains it pours” held true this time.
While change is always inevitable it doesn’t happen without some pain.
F.O.S.C.C. President, Bill Rutledge reviewed the changes that
F.O.S.C.C. wanted to put into effect going forward. By a straw vote
(because no contract was available to vote on) the group voted unanimously to reject the offer as presented. With regard to where we might
golf on Wednesday mornings was being researched by the new Board
of Directors with the hope that we might have some answers by the
time of the next meeting.
The happier time of the meeting was the awarding of prizes for
the March 12th Memorial Tournament at the Links. President Jim
Jeans team walked away with first place, shooting a good 5 under
score. With the tees far back and some wicked pin placements that was
a great score. Jim’s team consisted of himself, Tom Bertsch, Merlin
Dornbush and Max Mast.
Also, well deserved accolades were given to Wayne Mantueffell
and his helpers, for an excellent job of preparing all the details for
a fun filled Annual Banquet on March 19. The prizes collected by
member Don Woxland were great and the music was excellent. 122
meals were served .
As the season winds down once again we can only say “it was a
wonderful winter in Arizona.“ I am sorry to say that that was not true
in many places in the U.S. and Canada. As I often tell our family “you
had a real old timer of a winter”. After this year I think they know
what I meant.
This will be the last article until fall, so I wish all of you a Happy
and Blessed summer. Play some golf and don’t let the worries of the
world tear you apart. Vaya Con Dios.
At the special meeting on March 31, the Linksters agreed to a
contract with F.O.S.C.C. for next season. Negotiations for a course
to replace the Links at Queen Creek are still underway.
TEE TIME TALK
FOSCC 18 HOLE LADIES GOLF
(Photo by Jan Olson)
Residents Buck &
Mary Westricks’ son-inlaw, Mike Mikkelsen, got
a Hole in One on #6 using his 7-iron while playing as a sub in the Beer
league. Ironically, Buck
got his first Hole in One
back in 2003 on the same
hole using his 7-iron also.
Congratulations, Mike,
on keeping up with your
father-in-law even though
it‘s taken 31 years to get
there…the rest of us can
only wish!!!
Kris Kugel (l.) 2014 President’s Cup
Winner and Sue Underwood (r.) 2014
Club Champion.
Kris Kugel, getting a trophy for her Hole
in One on March 21, 2014 on Hole No. 6.
By Bonnie Williams, 380-5226 & Kathy
Ervin, 354-4482
“Happy Mother’s Day!”
We had our fourth meeting of the year on April
2nd. We had league play at 8:00 followed by a delicious “taco bar”.
Rosalie Fournier made the presentation of trophies, towels and pins for the hole-in-ones in the
month of March. Kris Kugel had one on 3/21 on Hole
#6 and Donna Gray had one on 3/31 on Hole #18.
Rosalie also announced that as of Jan. 1, 2015, the
league will give each hole-in-one recipient the choice
of one of the 3 items, rather than everyone receiving
all 3. This will allow the monies in the fund to build
up for distribution to all winners at the end of the year.
The Club Champion/Presidents Cup was played
on 3/12 and 3/19 this year.
Following play on 3/19, all ladies were treated to
a great buffet lunch on the patio and the winners were
announced by Club Manager, Dave Belling. The
Club Championship trophy was presented to Sue
Underwood and the Presidents Cup was presented
to Kris Kugel. Congratulations to both ladies for
great playing!
Karolyn Ford announced that Sunland Village
would like to do a Home and Home with the ladies
Donna Gray gets a trophy for her Hole in
One on March 31, 2014 on Hole No. 18.
(All photos by Kathy Ervin)
of FOSCC next year. The majority at the meeting
voted to approve this event for next year.
Karen Charles announced that the Summer Ladies
League for the 18 hole group will have only one tee
time this year and that will be at 10:00 a.m.
Sharon Shuman said that the Memorial Fund
currently has no projects.
MAY GOLF: May 7 – League Play at 10:00
a.m., May 14, 21, & 28 – League Play – Summer
Cup at 10:00 a.m.
I am heading back to Colorado for the summer.
Bonnie Prioreschi has graciously volunteered to report
the news to you for that time period. If you would like
anything included in the articles, please contact her.
Have a great summer!
Page 10 – Sun Times • May 2014
FOSCC 9 Hole Mixed Couples News
FOS Mixers
(Fun on Saturday)
Text & photos by Kay Stoterau
First Place winners Front & Back Nine
(l. to r.): Jane Kowzan, Back Nine; Linda
Davis & Darlene Kittleson, Front Nine.
Other winners not available for photo.
Gary Loewen, incoming President
wrestling for the mike from outgoing
President Ozzie.
OK golfers, who put the calendar on Fast Forward
that caused the “winter” to fly by so quickly? Seems
like many of you just arrived at your FOS home and
now you have packed up and left, BUT just for a few
months. We look forward to your return and those of
us left behind will hold down the fort.
Am sure many of you noticed the strange captions
with the April photos. We all make mistakes, or at
least most of us do, so please accept the apologies
from the Sun Times publisher when one happens
at their office; AND, please note the corrections
this month.
The Spring Fling was a success thanks to Carl
Pearce who stepped up and our retiring President Oz.
The music was great, the food from Midwest Meats
very tasty, plentiful and the Mixers video brought
back many wonderful memories. Yes, remember
those days when we were slimmer, had different
colored hair (and I don’t mean purple or green), and
gathered for golf fun at many different courses.
For any of you that could not attend our April
general meeting, the League voted to continue to golf
at the F.O.S. Golf Course with just a few minor adjustments. First off, you will need a new number when
you return to golf in the fall so just keep that in mind.
President Gary made the big announcement that
we have volunteers for all of our 2014-15 events with
By Ima Tayerle
What a “Fun” filled month for
April!
April 4 - 10th Hole, subs and
chips served to about 80 happy
Mixers.
April 11 - 10th Hole, 125 Mixers
and guests celebrated Ray Olson’s
90th Birthday!!! Jan planned a great
party with the FOSCC Restaurant
catering the meal. What a fun and
wonderful evening was enjoyed by Birthday “boy” Rayth Olson
everyone. Congratulations Ray on celebrated his 90 birthday with all of us…such
reaching this milestone!
a great time!
April 18 & 25 - 10th Hole with
snacks, raffle prizes and celebrating
birthdays and anniversaries.
Next 10th Hole - November 7, 2014.
SUMMER SCHEDULE: UP &
OUT EARLY - Check in time on Fridays, May through October 6:30a.m.,
Tee Time 7:00a.m. After golf we all
gather in the FOSCC Restaurant for
breakfast and winning results. Our social
members come and enjoy breakfast and
keep in touch.
Safe traveling to all. Have a happy,
healthy summer!
De Johnson, Hole Prize Winner on Hole
#4 - Best Putt.
the exception of the 2015 Spring Fling. Supporting
our Executive Board of President Gary Loewen is
VP Duane Kittelson, Treasurer Shirley Koorhan and
Secretary Marti Todd will be our ticket sellers - Tom
and Jean Kuehn and Betty Waits; Coffee Hosts - Rita
Waite, Carol Hilgendorf, Dawn and Tom Morehouse;
Steak Fry - Gene & Faylin Engrav; and our Fun Day
with Pizza - Jane and Joe Kowzan and Marti Todd.
Thanks to each of you and we know that many will
step up to help as needed. Carol Lutz reminded everyone - if you have any pictures of our fun times, she
would like a copy for our League’s history.
Now we are winding down our activities in FOS,
but hope you will keep us informed of any happenings wherever you are. Send me your news via email
at [email protected] or give me a call (480-986-3882)
and we will do our best to keep everyone up to date.
Also watch this column for what we have up our
sleeve for the next golfing season.
We send you off on your summer travels with a
quote from Corrie TenBoom: “The measure of a life
after all is not its duration but its donation.” We’ll
visit again next month.
Ray’s wonderful family includes 3 sons,
a daughter, grandchildren, 2 greatgrandkids and his lovely wife Jan on
the far left. They were all there to love,
support, and share in the fun with Ray.
This group of 90 & older were also on hand
to wish Ray a “Happy” day. Seated (l. to
r.): Ginny Reedy & Rachel O’Leary; standing (l. to r.) Esther Becker, Jane Pugh, Arv
Langenbacher, Sylva Kiernan, Margaret
Sheehan, Florence Lawhead, Bud Jenkins,
Ray, June Gale & Alta Norman. Pretty amazing, aren’t they?
(All photos by Jan Olson - Ray’s wife)
FOSCC 9 Hole Men’s Golf
By Bob Bormuth
Our annual tournament was concluded on March
27. We enjoyed the warmer than usual weather during
the 4 days we played.
In Flight A there was a 3-way tie for Club Champion between Carl Pitura, Carl Farnham and Larry
Gordon. It was decided not to have a play off. The
rumor was that they arm wrestled to determine the
winner and that Carl Pitura, the tough old farmer from
Canada came out on top. Carl also had two holes in
one during the tournament. Ron Hildner was one stroke
behind those three.
The President’s Cup Champion was Arv Langenbacher with the lowest net score. Flight A golfers with
the best net scores were Bert Tagg, first; Ed Hatch,
second and Bud Buckendahl, third.
Flight B golfers with the best gross scores were
Jim Grindberg, first; Bob Bormuth, second; and
Keith Clark, third. Those with the best net scores were
George Martens, first; Russ Militello, second and Leo
Cummins, third.
Have a great summer, everyone…see you next fall!
2014 FOSCC 9 Hole Men’s Club Champion
Carl Pitura (l.) Low Gross - 78 and Presidents
Cup Winner Arv Langenbacher (r.) Low Net
- 57. Congrats, guys!!!
(Photo by Jan Olson)
FOS Country Club Connection
By Ron Hildner
Winter visitors have or are making their way
to the northern climate zones while Arizonans are
moving to higher and cooler country. Those of you
toughing it out here have an opportunity to play
some golf at the Country Club and enjoy the activities at the club house/restaurant/lounge.
We have a new “Summer Membership Plus”
program which enables you to use the restaurant
and lounge from April 1 to March 31, 2015. That’s
right! It’s for the entire year, not just the summer. In
addition, you may use the golf course from April
1 to October 31. Summer prices for golf are in effect; $15.00 for 18 holes with cart and $12.50 for 9
holes with cart. You may play anytime during the
week when there is Open Golf and book 7 days in
advance. You may also bring guests to golf with you
(charges, of course, will be put on your membership
number). Furthermore, if you have friends who live
outside of Fountain of the Sun, this membership
opportunity is also available to them.
The cost of this membership is $234.00 for a
single and $398.00 for a couple living in the same
household. There is a restaurant minimum associated with this summer membership of $360.00 per
person ($30.00 per month) which includes food and
beverage combined. Remember, this opportunity
gives you unlimited use of the Restaurant/Lounge
for a full 12 months.
There are also a number of other membership
options available. Please contact the administration
office staff (phone 986-3158) in the clubhouse
lower level, Dave Belling or one of the board members for further details. This might be a good time to
check into these other options.
Have a safe and healthy summer and stay cool!
F.O.S.C.C. 2014 - 2015 MEMBERSHIP FEES
Summer
GOLF: April 1 to Oct. 31, 2014
RESTAURANT/LOUNGE: April 1 to Mar. 31, 2015
DUES - Single-$234 / Couple-$398
Membership Includes:
• April golf is subject to winter green fee rates.
• Unlimited golf 7 days a week (pay as you
play):
• $15.00 (18 holes with cart) - $12.50 (9 holes
with cart)
• May 1 to Oct. 31 including guest.
• Unlimited use of Restaurant/Lounge 12
months per year.
• 3-day advance reservation booking - Restaurant.
• 7-day advance booking April 1-Oct. 31 - Golf
during open golf or space available.
• No voting rights.
• Does not have to be a Fountain of the Sun
resident.
• Restaurant minimum ($360 per year per
person ($30 per month) - food & beverage
combined.
• No proration.
If you already have a $240 membership for
the Restaurant & Lounge, it is good until Oct.
31, 2014. You would pay $99 each to play all
summer.
For questions, please call the FOSCC Office at 480-986-3158.
May 2014 • Sun Times – Page 11
FOSCC 9 Hole Ladies Golf News
FOSCC 18 Hole Mixed Couples Golf
Our 2014 “Rally For The Cure” Committee (l. to r.): Okie Krause, Cathy
Anderson Co-Chair, Jane Kumler Chair,
Connie DeMaranville and Ima Tayerle.
Great job, ladies!
Medallion Tournament winners representing our group in the AWGA State
Medallion event next year (l. to r.) Bobby
Reid and Janis Olson. Way to go!!!
(All photos by Jan Olson)
Here’s the line up of players for the final
Horse Race of the season.
By Peggy Koppelman
March and earlyApril were again filled with busy
days for the 9-Hole Ladies.
At the General Meeting April 7th, Alta Norman
asked for thoughts and prayers for Shirley Tagg’s
sister, Pat Clark, Leo Cummins, Jane Kumler, and
Jeff Martinson.
Mention was made of the new pictures that have
been posted on the bulletin board. Shirley Tagg,
Bulletin Board Chair, also suggested an idea to help
us get acquainted with new members. A poster with
the caption “Have You Met Me?” will hold pictures
of our new members, including Mary Meyers,
Doneta Etter, Connie Solberg, Jan Springer, and
Wilma Williamson. Our hope is that this will help
them feel welcome.
Nancy Thomas expressed thanks from all of us
to Sylva Kiernan for her years of service to our organization. She calls social members to tell them about
upcoming events and has also sold tickets for many
functions. Pat Hall and Sharon Ware have agreed to
resume those duties next fall.
Jane Kumler reported that the “Rally For The
Cure” was again very successful. 39 women signed
up to golf and contributed $780 to the Susan G.
Komen organization. An additional collection was
made at the 10th Hole Mixed League, where another $520 was collected. 43 women enjoyed the
delicious lunch.
First place winners of the game played that
day were: Gail Mutcher, Helen Cummins, Sharon
Ellerbeck and Jane Pugh. Golf balls or pins were
presented to Shirley Grindberg, Jan Lenz and Mary
Tjelmeland for birdies and to Ima Tayerle, Jan Olson,
Shirley Grindberg, Joan Pitmon and Calli Kitchen
for chip-ins.
One more important golf note - Jan Olson and
Bobby Reid were Medallion winners this spring.
Congratulations, gals!!!
The next board and general meetings will be held
Oct. 20th. Then the fall season will start with a bang
-- a 9-18 Hole Tournament Nov. 10th (Calli Kitchen,
chair) and the Christmas Luncheon Dec. 9th with the
theme “Santa Claus is Coming to FOSCC”, (Mary
Ellen Hatch and VJ Houston, chairs).
Golf dues of $35 are due Nov. 1st, 2014 and will
be delinquent December 1. Have a great summer!!!
By Clara Baldwin
Once again, the season has come to an end
and what a great season it was. With the many
wonderful events that take place, we already look
forward to the fall when we can return and do it
all over again.
The Horse Race: March 16th was our last
before the final and the results were as follows:
3rd place, Chuck & Ellie Thibert, 2nd place, Ruth
Bush & Jack Pruett and 1st place, Wil Herling &
Laurna Dreher. Thanks to all who participated.
1st & 2nd place winners joined all the finalists
from this season.
Final Horse Race was held on March 23rd
with 9 teams competing. 3rd place winners were
Don Paterson & Marg Jones, 2nd place was
Floyd & Clara Baldwin with Tom Teske & Carla
Laws in 1st place. Thanks to all the contestants,
volunteers & spectators; this gallery had to be
the greatest. Special thanks to Kim Webster and
Dick Ervin for the refreshments that were enjoyed
by all. Thanks to the Country Club that served
some fine hors d’ouevres to end the day. A very
Billiards Banter
MEN’S POOL
By Rich Viano
Cell (480) 544-6151
We now have a Snooker table so come up and
enjoy the game.
The 6 Gandy tables will be recovered on May
26 & 27 so the Pool Hall will be closed on these
dates.
In House 8 Ball -Tuesdays 1:00 P.M.: Open
to anyone to play, so if you want to join, please
come before 1:00 P.M (Up to 30 players). Cactus
league rules apply.
In House 9 Ball -Thursdays at 1:00 P.M.:
Open for anyone to play, so if you wish to join,
please come before 1:00 P.M. (Up to 30 players).
Come in and learn the game.
NOTICE: Badges must be worn at all times
during tournament play. So please wear your
badges at all times when playing tournament
pool.
LADIES POOL
By Cathy Viano
Cell (480) 319-4303
Hey Ladies: Give me a call if you are interested
in playing pool. If you do not know how to play, we
will show you and give free lessons. So call me and
join in on the fun.
Ladies will play this summer at Sunland Village East on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 &
Sundays at 2:00 P.M. If you play pool or want to
learn the game, please give me a call and we will
get you started.
F.O.S. Ladies are the Roving Subs for the
Cactus Chicks League: The Roving Subs will start
playing again Nov. 13, 2014 so if you are interested
in being a sub please let me know and we will get
together on the rules and information.
(Photos by Jan Olson)
Final Horse Race winners (l. to r.): Taking
first place - Tom Teske & Carla Laws, 2nd
place - Floyd & Clara Baldwin and coming in 3rd - Marg Jones & Don Paterson.
Congratulations winners and players!!!
special thanks to Floyd Baldwin who organized
these events and will continue to do so again
next season.
Hole In One: Congrats to Kris Kugel on
March 21st on #5 hole. I felt the thrill of this one as
I was a witness and I’m still waiting for my first.
Our April wind down was held at the Activity
Center with a great potluck. If you have not been
a part of the 19th hole events, come join us.
This will be my last publication so in closing
I would like to thank all the committee members
and volunteers of the 19th Hole for their hard work
in organizing our events and what a great job they
do. A special thanks to President Bob Golphenne,
good job; Floyd Baldwin who has done a great job
as emcee at our Friday socials and other events.
We will miss you.
To all that have left for their summer homes
and to those who get to stay, have a great summer,
stay well and we’ll see you in the fall.
Page 12 – Sun Times • May 2014
CARD GAMES
BRIDGE:
Mon., Thurs. & Fri. - Card Room
PINOCHLE:
3 Handed Pinochle - Every Thursday
6:30 p.m. - Card Room
Call Em Keck-380-6193 for more info.
GIN RUMMY 500
(MEN & WOMEN)
Anyone who wants to play, call
Richard - (480) 888-5338
TEXAS HOLD-EM
Thursdays - 6-9 p.m. - Game Room
Men & women welcome!
Call 847-927-7075 for questions.
MEN’S POKER
Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.
Game Room (Next to Pool Room)
Various games - dealer’s choice
Call Ben - 947-8259
WOMEN’S POKER
Mondays - 7 p.m.
Game Room - all year
Call Em Keck -380-6193
BUNCO
Sundays - 6:30 p.m. - Card Room
Cost -$1 per person
For more info, call
Audrey Grimes - 480-380-4152
SLIMNASTICS
A Great Choice for Exercise
8 A.M. WEEKDAYS
ACTIVITY CENTER
Vigorous Walk - 20 Min.
Aerobics - 20 Min.
Cool Down - 5 Min.
No registration required!
Ceramic Classes Citizens Service
By Debbie Galbraith
Starting in May, each person attending a
Ceramic Class at FOS will be given a free raffle
ticket. The prize will be a brand new tool box
containing screw drivers, wrenches, a 7 Function
Digital Multimeter and lots of other neat stuff. The
winning ticket will be drawn on January 29, 2015.
The date was chosen so that our winter visitors
can be included.
Regular Ceramic Classes are on Tuesday
and Thursday from 1PM - 4PM. We have a
mix of do your own projects and projects that
I suggest. There are brushes, tools and paints
that you can borrow to see if you like ceramics before investing in your own. Feel free to
stop by during regular class hours to see what
we have to offer. Our group is a lot of fun
and we always enjoy having new members.
If you have any questions, please contact me
(Debbie) at (480)986-2779 or by email at
[email protected].
East Valley
Bosom Buddies
By Betty Baerg
Next meeting: May 13, 2014 - Copper Room
- Women’s Center, Banner Baywood Medical
Center, 6644 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa - 2nd
Tuesday each month - 6:30-8:30p.m. Refreshments are served.
Andrea Brundage from Simple Organized
Solutions (SOS) will be our speaker. She’ll have
ideas for you
and for people you help in times of need. There
is time for you to ask questions.
There’s time for sharing/asking questions/
getting help from others who are going through
the same breast cancer issues. Please come and
help others, too. We are a friendly happy group
and have newly diagnosed breast cancer survivors
regularly. Please contact Jane Kumler – 480-9868377, June Osborne - 480-984-1583 or Betty
Baerg - 480-358-0198 if you need a ride.
Water Exercise Wii Bowling
Monday-Friday, 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Main Pool
Aquabics Exercise
SUMMER HOURS:
Every Friday from 9:30 to 12 p.m. in the
Fireside Room.
Temporarily cancelled until further notice, contact Ron Sieffert if interested at 480-358-0326.
Quilt Club News
Joe & Pat Anton were this year’s 1st prize
winners of our beautiful Bargello Quilt.
Congratulations, folks!
Text & photos by Lynn Stothert
FOS Quilt Club - Craft Room every Tues 9
am. – stay on through the afternoon if you wish!
The only thing you require to join is a “wish to
help children and a desire to do it with others who
share that wish”. “One quilting project, like one
cookie, is never enough” - unknown
Drop in and visit. Check us out – www.fosquiltclub.webs.com. See the Calendar on our website for
upcoming events. Join us, bring your ideas and if
you have never quilted before there are many who
will share their talents and techniques.
May is here and many of our members have
gone back home. We trust they have had a safe
trip and are enjoying family and friends. There are
some full time FOSQC members so if you wish
to join them over the summer, please contact Barb
Davenport, Ruth Spinks or Wanda Livingston (all
in the phone book) to get dates/times etc.
Our 2014 Raffle Quilt Winners are: Joe & Pat
Anton 1st prize-purple Bargello Quilt, Judy Dunn
2nd prize-Sue Sunbonnet Quilt, Pam Garrett 3rd
prize-Olivia Quilt & books, and Barb Runyon 4th
prize-embroidered Basket Quilt. Congratulations
and thank you to all who supported our raffle. Thank
you also to the Pancake Breakfast & Hamburger
lunch groups for allowing us to sell tickets. The
proceeds from the raffle have been distributed to
AZ Blanket for Kids and CAAFA (Community
Assoc. For Abuse in Families) on behalf of the
FOS Community.
Our 1st Annual Quilting/Sewing Bee March
th
29 was a great success with over 80 wonderful
sewers/helpers in attendance both ladies & gentleman. Lots of neighbors and friends dropped by to
see what we were doing and we really appreciate
their support. FOSQC hopes to see you all next year
March 21, 2015 for BEE #2!!
We completed 209 blankets. AZ Blanket 4 Kids
distributes to over 31 organizations dealing with
traumatized children. Our lunch of pulled pork,
chicken and cream corn soufflé was awesome. Be
sure to drop by, have a meal and tell Lynn at Allison’s
Texas BBQ, Main & Power!
FOS Quilt Show is being held on February
25, 2015, another event to look forward to. More
details to follow in future FOS Sun Times articles.
Hooks & Needles Craft Class
Wednesdays–9-11a.m. – Craft Room.
If you knit and/or crochet, come join us! We
work on volunteer projects for patients at Banner’s
Heart Hospital & Baywood Medical Center and
also on our own ideas. We accept yarn donations to
make lap blankets for both Banner facilities as well
as other volunteer projects. Contributions of books,
hooks and needles are also always welcome.
Please contact Marsha Schweitzer – 480-8211202 or Bonnie Burns - 480-984-5469, for donations and more info. Thank you!
Resident instructor Lucia Neal will teach
paper crafts on Fridays from 9 - 11 a.m. in the
Craft Room. Learn to make all types of paper
beads for earrings and necklaces, paper flowers,
butterflies and all occasion greeting cards. Sign
up list at the Activity Center.
Club Assists
Residents in Need
By Jerry Hanson
Remember back in the day when we were all
a little younger and how neighbors were always
quick to pitch in and help each other? You could
always call upon them if something came up and
you needed a little assistance.
Many of our F.O.S. residents do not have family
nearby for support, whether it’s help with in-home
care, tasks around the house or a ride to a doctor’s
appointment. Members of the FOS Citizens Service
Club want to be that good neighbor by helping those
in this great community with various jobs residents
are unable to handle because of age, health, physical
or financial disability. To date, club volunteers have
performed many, many tasks for our neighbors in
F.O.S., making new friends and acquaintances
along the way.
Can you use a helping hand? Please call Harry
& Katie Gibbens, our volunteer coordinators at
685-3268, or pick up a form from either the FOSCA
or FOSHA office. You too can be involved with
being a good neighbor while living life that matters.
The next meeting of the Citizens Service Club is
Tuesday, May 6 at 4:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room.
If you’re interested in this friendly club, come to
the meeting. For more info, please contact Gene
Gresham, membership chairman at 380-7786.
Mesa F.O.S. Lions
- Another Year of
Serving
Computer Club
News
By Sherry Bye
Many of the winter visitors have left and head
north for the summer. We wish all a safe trip and look
forward to your return in the fall.
This might be a little late for some, but here are a
few hints that Lynn discussed at her class in March
about cleaning up our computers. It is recommended
that you have a specific thumb drive (flash drive)
or a large DVD that will hold all of the pictures
you’ve collected over the winter and your most
precious documents. Label clearly (don’t write on
the DVD; use a label). Set up a new restore point,
delete browsing history, do disk defragment and disk
cleanup. These two websites provide maintenance
and clean up tutorials. http://www.wikihow.com/
Perform-Scheduled-Maintenance-in-Windows and
http://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Your-ComputerFast,-Clean,-Safe-and-good-Looking. It is also
recommended that you remove the Arizona dust
that accumulates in our computers. Use canned air to
blow away the dust (don’t tip the can; hold upright).
This is an annual class offered each March and I
recommend you attend to keep your computer and
data “Clean & Safe.”
Check the website (http://www.foscomputerclub.
webs.com) this summer, especially the blog section.
Watch for our 2014-15 class schedule on the website
and sign-up sheets will be posted as soon as times are
set. General Meetings will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Activitiy Center
and the weekly Q & A are held every Monday at 2
p.m. in the Computer Lab. Watch for more speakers
this year including representatives from computer
repair and purchase businesses in the area.
Membership is required to attend the classes,
Monday Q & A Sessions and the General Meetings. Information on membership will be available
in the fall.
Try Something
New
Christmas Stocking Project presented
to FOS Lions by (l. to r.): Carol Taddon
& Fern Skidmore. (They say the project
keeps them out of the bars, ha!)
Text & photo by Kay Stoterau
The Mesa FOS Lions finished off the year with
their annual picnic and installation of officers in
April. Since the event was held after April 10, pictures, etc. will be reported in the next issue.
One of our final programs was a presentation by
Carol Taddon and Fern Skidmore on the Christmas
Stocking Project for Homeless Children. Last
year their group cut out, sewed, painted and filled
over 3,000 Christmas stockings that were distributed
to children. Jean Prine will chair this project to accomplish even more at Christmas 2014. Stockings
are filled with coloring books, crayons, candy,
personal care items, tooth brushes and paste, cereal
bars and a special Beanie Baby. If FOS residents
have any of those items they would like to donate
to this project, you can bring them to a Lions Club
meeting or contact Jean. You may ask why the cereal
bars. Well, when the children are not in school to be
fed over the holidays, this is a real treat and much
needed nourishment. With over 30,000 homeless
in the Valley, we can add a bit of joy to these kids.
At the recent district convention members
learned of the International Project to help eliminate
measles. With the generosity of the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation and the Abhey & Aruna Oswal
family, every dollar contributed by Lions will grow
from $1.00 to $4.00 to provide vaccines. Wow, what
a deal! Our Club was excited to donate their Tail
Twister funds to this.
We have some fun projects planned for the coming year, one that will appeal to those with a sweet
tooth. Watch for further info in the fall and you will
learn how Lions members can fulfill that craving.
Watch for the flags flying en mass over the
Memorial Day Holiday in May. If you don’t have
a flag for your front yard contact a Lions Club
member soon so that the insert can be installed
and the Flag flying on that special holiday. There
are also brochures in the hallway at the office with
complete information on how you can be a part of
this program. All funds raised goes to various charity projects as well as FOS community needs. One
example is the fountain at the 80th Street entrance
completely purchased, erected and maintained by
the Mesa FOS Lions as well as flags that fly in the
same area for 6 national holidays. This is just one
way that the local club lives up to the Lions Motto
- We Serve!
WHO: Anyone –Beginners to Advanced – Men
and Women – YOU
WHAT: Stained Glass and Fused Glass class in one
WHEN: Every Thursday, 1 – 4 pm
WHERE: FOS Craft Room
WHY: To learn how you can take a piece of glass –
cut and fit and fuse in a kiln OR solder pieces together
for your one of a kind masterpiece. Exciting creations
can be made by people who think they have no artistic
ability. You will be amazed how easy it is. A small
fee of $10 for a 3-hour class once a week is money
well spent with good, interesting and fun people. It’s
a chance to meet new friends.
For more info and a list of supplies please call me
(Dona Kahler) at 480-357-7066 or 480-226-4302.
Vets & Servicemen
Breakfast
By Luther Strunk
Vets and servicemen, their wives and friends
(U.S. & Canada), are all invited to breakfast at
the Lakeside Pool Room (old Chatterbox Café)
on Friday, May 8th at 9 a.m. Chef Dave will serve
the chow line.
The gift box will be drawn for a lucky winner.
Guest speaker will talk on a topic of your choice.
Our request is that you bring a pair of tube socks
or more for the homeless veterans.
We are planning for a Memorial Day flag pole
dedication on May 26th at 11 a.m. We would like
to have as many veterans attend as possible. Don’t
forget to mark your calendars for these two dates.
Hope to see you there!
Year Round
Bible Study
EVERY THURSDAY
2 P.M.
at the home of
Pastor Ed & Jene Sue Reitz
7665 E. Edgewood Ave.
Fountain of the Sun
480-299-5186
Non-Denominational
Everyone Welcome!
Bring a Friend
Refreshments
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Cleaning Services
Dick Shaw Carpet Cleaning
Better than truck mount! I’ll prove
it. Try Me Special. 2 rooms only
$50. (Large rooms count as 2.)
Thorough 7-Step, low moisture,
fast drying process (cleans
traffic paths better!) Attended
Called to Protect (Safe Environment) Class. 480-718-5427
CARPET
CLEANING
Drying and Residue
Fast
Free!
Much Better Than Steam!
Vac, pre-treat, scrub, thoroughly
clean, rinse and vac. Open areas
Only $20 to $25 per room! Owner/operator 30+ yrs. Dennis Coats
480-354-0866.
Aloha 480-452-2667 Truck
mounted carpet, tile/grout & upholstery cleaning. Homes & offices,
reasonable prices, seven days a
week, no extra charges. 11CR certified cleaner.
Windows Squeegee Clean: No
puddles-no mess-24 hr service.
You will be delighted-guaranteed.
We clean sun screens, rain gutters,
ceiling fans, light fixtures & more.
We repair/replace sun screens
and do power washing. Call Rich
480-205-2082.
Laura’s Cleaning Service I
clean to your needs: one-time,
weekly or bi-weekly. 13 years
reliable experience in quality
cleaning at a reasonable rate with
many satisfied customers in FOS.
References upon request. Call
480-240-0178.
House Cleaning & Windows
Honest, dependable and reasonable. 10+ years experience. Ref.
Roxie 964-0922.
Everything Counts! House cleaning and senior services. Personal,
dependable, professional. Local community references available. What can I do for you? Call
Deborah 602-524-7423.
KK’s Cleaning Svcs. What a
“great” feeling coming home to
a clean house. One time cleanings, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly
whatever fits your needs. I
charge by the job…Call Today
480-299-3878.
Custom Home Care Residential Cleaning. Weekly, bi-weekly,
monthly care of your home. Move
in-out, seasonal also available.
Reasonable rates with FOS references. Expect experience, thorough
custom cleaning and dependability.
Year round FOS resident. JoAnn
480-586-1283. Please leave
message.
Health Services
Caring 4 You I’m here for all your
needs; I’m a CNA. CPR Certified,
Fountain of the Sun resident. Call
Bonnie at 480-373-9288.
Home Services
Albert Pest Control Reliable,
quality service at a reasonable
rate. Over 12 years experience.
Licensed/insured. No contracts.
480-233-6839.
B&B Maintenance Repair More
than just a Handyman! Residential
& Commercial. Electrical, Plumbing,
General Maintenance, Interior Painting, Ceiling Fans, Security Lighting &
Doors, Carpentry, Hot Water Tanks,
Drip and Sprinkler Systems and
Evaporative Coolers. Affordable,
License ROC #198734 and Insured.
Mesa resident over 30 years experience. Work guaranteed, friendly,
clean and professional Call Buddy at
480-352-9677. Small Jobs Welcome. Call with questions about
your type of small repairs that
you’re not sure of.
Andy’s Handyman Service Fast,
Friendly, Dependable, No Job Too
Small. Plumbing, electrical, interior painting, doors, locks, fixtures,
drywall, stucco, masonry, concrete,
fencing. For free estimate call
602-828-0245. Bonded and Insured.
Mazon’s Plumbing Expert
service and repairs. Free water
heater inspections. All plumbing repairs. Sewer and drains unclogged.
Water heaters, faucets, garbage
disposals, toilets, water leaks. Licensed & Bonded. 480-966-7794 or
602-579-1012.
Need repairs or remodeling done?
Call MY HOME MEDIC and put 30
years of Master Craftsman experience into your project. Call Darryl at
480-352-3832. All work guaranteed.
Concrete Sidewalks, Patios, Driveways, Room Additions, Block, Stucco,
Tile. Not a licensed contractor. Free
Estimate. Paul 480-215-5255.
Ludwig the Handyman Licensed,
Bonded, German craftsmanship, over
25 years; rebuild, remodel, roofing,
carpentry, concrete, plumbing, painting, tile work. 480-288-1685 or cell
480-225-8793.
Steve’s Handy Company A
Company You Can Rely On With
over 40 Years Experience. Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting:
Inside & Outside. Roof Coating with
White Elastomeric rubberized roofing material. Miscellaneous Maintenance & Repairs. Not a licensed contractor. Fountain of the Sun resident.
Free Estimates 480-924-6858
Mel’s Handyman Services Expert painting, drywall, stucco repair,
plumbing, water heater installation,
electrical, carpentry. Careful, courteous, and professional. Available
year round. 602-565-2993.
Home
Remodeling
and
Rain Gutter Specialist AZ
Rooms, Dual Pane, Replacement
Windows,Aluminum & Vinyl Siding & Trim, Seamless Raingutters30colors. Very Reliable-Licensed &
Bonded. LIC #114475 George –
480-820-8711 We love small jobs.
Mazon’s Air Conditioning &
Heating Service Only $18.95 for
a complete A/C system check-up.
Includes 20 point check plus service complete unit. Expert service
and repairs or unit replacement. Licensed & Bonded. 480-966-7794 or
602-579-1012.
Garage, Patio & Driveway
Coatings Epoxy, Flagstone and Chip
Coatings. Ugly concrete? We can fix
that! A+ BBB Member ROC 165692.
Family Owned and Operated since
2011. www.AmazonCoatings.com
Free Estimate 480-890-1141.
“Your Backyard Specialist”
Concrete work all types; driveways,
patios, walks, kool deck, lace texture, acrylic flagstone. Block work
w/ new gates. Free Estimates. Not
a licensed contractor. Call Allen
480-228-0834.
Manufacturers Direct Pricing and
Installation; Serving the Valley
since 1985. Call Arizona Energy
Products for your FREE ESTIMATE:
623-434-3777 or 480-898-3777
(Valley Wide). Visit our website at
AZEnergy.com
Landscaping
Designing Arizona Landscape
Specializing in complete desert
landscape and sprinkler install/
repair, trimming, blowing, removal,
rock, lighting. Low Prices for Seniors.
Accredited member of The Better
Business Bureau. Perfect record
with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Arizona License #243110.
Bonded & Insured. Free estimates:
480-380-9966.
Urgent Affordable Tree and Total
Clean-up Service: We do all trees,
trim, removal, prune, top, shape,
haul away, clean-up, weeds, anything. You name it! Do it today! Vuna
480-600-7357.
Sprinkler Repair
Full Service Irrigation Repair and Installation Drip
system specialists, valves, timers,
leaks, seasonal system checks,
2 year warranty, free estimates.
ROC#243662. Licensed-Bonded-Insured. www.ifixsprinklers.com Mike
480-233-1009.
ATTN: 99% of you do not understand
or have correct Estate Plan Documents.
Probate Avoidance-Without a Trust-New
Arizona Laws-What Attorneys don’t
want you to know. Living Trusts-WillsPower of Attorney.
(480) 641-3000
AZ Attorney 32 Years CPA 40 Years
Evening & Weekend Appointments
n
Designing Arizona Landscape
Specializing in all phases of Sprinkler Repair, PVC, Drip Systems, Trouble Shooting. Low prices for Seniors.
Accredited member of The Better
Business Bureau. Perfect record
with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Arizona License #243110.
Bonded & Insured. Free Estimates:
480-380-9966.
Painting
Robak Painting Services Paint
exterior, interior, kitchen & bathroom
cabinet makeover or refinishing. Popcorn ceiling removal and paint, paint
block walls, drywall repair, wallpaper
removal, epoxy garage floors, property rehab. Call Frank 480-981-6868
cell 480-586-1090. Lic #ROC 104337
Bonded & Insured. Visa, Discover,
MasterCard accepted.
Computer Repair
Need Computer Help? Training, Installation, Internet help and
minor repairs. Reasonable hourly
rate. FOS resident 480-201-9685;
480-984-9115.
Now offering remote support and
repair. Serving Online Senior
Computer Repair. Serving seniors
since 2000. Over 8,000 happy customers. New computer/printer setup
& repair. Virus/spyware removal.
7435 E. Main St. 480-233-9068.
A+ Computer Services. PC/Wireless Network Setup, Troubleshooting/
Fix, PC Optimization/Clean-up, Virus
and Spyware Removal, TutoringWindows, iPad, iPhone, etc. Very
Reasonable Rates. A+ Certified PC
Technician. Call Marc 480-277-1313.
MISCELLANEOUS
Interstate Golf Car Batteries,
best batteries – best prices in Fountain of the Sun. Free load test. Free
pickup & delivery in FOS. Call Jerry
at 480-373-9288.
MARY KAY You’ll be pleased to
know Mary Kay offers products everyone will love. From the latest
looks to advanced skin care. Ask
me about our exciting product line
today! Bev Anzelmo 480-357-9833.
www.marykay.com/banzelmo Mary
Kay Independent Beauty Consultant
Diversity Singles Club (age 60
plus) meets Mondays, 8 a.m. at the
Golden Corral in Mesa for breakfast.
Weekly activities. Newcomers welcome!
May 2014 • Sun Times – Page 15
May
SU NDAY
4
11
10 am Friendship
Church, CR
(AC) Activity Center
(ACP) Activity Center Parking
(BR) Billiard Room
(CB) Chatterbox
(CR) Card Room
(CER) Ceramics Room
(CRF) Craft Room
(ER) Exercise Room
(FR) Fireside Room
(GR) Game Room
(HP) Horseshoe Pits
(JP) Jefferson Park
(LR) Lake Room
(LIB) Library
(PL) Main Pool
(SC) Shuffleboard Courts
SUNDAY
AM
10:00 – 11:00 Friendship
Church, CR
PM
6:30 Bunco, CR
T U E S DAY
10 am Friendship
Church, CR
FOSCA Locations
M O N DAY
18
10 am Friendship
Church, CR
5
WE D N E S DAY
6
7
9 am Coffee & Donuts, LR
9 am Activity Team Meeting,
LR
11 am Lions Board Meeting, FR
4 pm Citizens Service Club
Mtg, FR/LR
12 pm Cinco De Mayo
Lunch, AC
12
13
19
20
10:15 am FOSHA Meet- 8:30 am Bridge Down 1, CR
4 pm Lions Club Meeting,
ing, FR
1:30 pm FOSCA Meeting, FR/LR
FR
14
9 am Coffee & Donuts, LR
6 pm Karaoke, AC
21
TH U R S DAY
1
FR I DAY
S ATU R DAY
2
4:30 pm Singles Potluck, LR 10 am Wellness Clinic,
7 pm Parcel 15 Meeting, FR CR
3
7:30 am – 10 am Pancake Breakfast, AC
8
9
10
1 pm Security Committee, FR
9 am Veteran’s Breakfast,
PR
1 pm Mom’s Day Tea, AC
15
16
17
22
23
24
10:30 am Joint Pain Seminar, FR
4:30 pm Singles Potluck,
LR
9 am Coffee & Donuts, LR
11 am Bridge Lunch, LR
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
8:30 am Bridge Down 1, CR
10 am Friendship Church, OFFICE CLOSED
CR
5 pm Sip N’ Dip, Pool
9 am Coffee & Donuts, LR
6 pm Karaoke Happy Hour,
AC
Happy
MONDAY
AM
6:45 Men’s Fitness, AC
8:00 Slimnastics, AC
8:00 Men’s Billiards, BR
8:00 Yoga, FR
9:00 Yoga Coffee, LR
9:45 Water Fitness, PL
11:00 Men’s Poker, GR
PM
1:00 Party Bridge, CR
6:30 Bridge, CR
7:00 Ladies Poker, GR
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
TUESDAY
AM
6:45 Men’s Fitness, AC
8:00 Slimnastics, AC
8:00 Yoga, FR
9:00 Quilters, CRF
9:45 Water Fitness, PL
11:00 Men’s Poker, GR
PM
1:00 In-house 8 Ball, BR
1:00 – 4:00 Ceramics, CER
1:00 500 Club, CR
6:00 Canasta, CR
WEDNESDAY
AM
6:45 Men’s Fitness, AC
8:00 Slimnastics, AC
8:00 Men’s Billiards, BR
8:00 Men’s Bridge, CR
8:00 Yoga, FR
9:00 Knitting/Crocheting, CRF
9:00 Coffee & Donuts, LR
9:45 Water Fitness, PL
11:00 Men’s Poker, GR
PM
1:00 Scrabble, CR
6:30 Hand & Foot, CR
THURSDAY
AM
6:45 Men’s Fitness, AC
7:30 – 9:30 Ladies Billiard
Practice, BR
8:00 Slimnastics, AC
8:00 Yoga, FR
9:45 Water Fitness, PL
11:00 Men’s Poker, GR
PM
FRIDAY
AM
6:45 Men’s Fitness, AC
8:00 Slimnastics, AC
8:00 Men’s Billiards, BR
8:00 Yoga, FR
9:00 Paper Crafting, CRF
9:45 Water Fitness, PL
9:30 – 12:00 Wii Bowling, FR
11:00 Men’s Poker, GR
PM
1:00 Social Bridge, CR
1:00 Bridge, CR
1:00 – 4:00 Ceramics, CER
7:00 Cribbage, CR
1:00 – 4:00 Stained & Fused Glass,
CRF
1:00 In-House 9 Ball, BR
6:00 Texas Hold ‘Em, GR
6:00 – 9:00 Stained & Fused Glass,
CRF
6:30 Pinochle, CR
SATURDAY
AM
10:00 – 3:00 Men’s Poker, GR
PM
1:00 Canasta, CR
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