Fountain East Residents’ Association Officers 2016-2017

Fountain East Residents’ Monthly Treasurer’s Report

Balance Forward Balance on Hand $3,049.12 $3,114.89

Submitted by Carolyn Taylor, TreasurerA fully detailed monthly report is posted in the clubhouse hallway.

President Garry Brown!st. V. President Connie Aagard2nd V. President John StewartSecretary Linda WightTreasurer Carolyn TaylorAss’t Treasurer Carole BurrowsPast President Steve Knobbe

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Hello Everyone...I hope you have had a good May.

For our Canadian neighbors...our thoughts and

prayers are with all those affected by the wild fires

burning in the Ft. McMurray area.

News around the park: the remodel on the pool

bathrooms is now complete, and it turned our great!

The grading work done around units #208 to #212

has been completed, and it is our hope that this

resolves the irrigation issues those residents

experienced in the past.

One of the first things I did as your new manager

was to get rid of the towing company that was

patrolling our community looking for vehicles to tow

away. I did this because I felt that was not the

image I want the management to portray to the

residents. Unfortunately, since then I have noticed

a rise in vehicles parked overnight on the streets

and on the sidewalks. I got rid of the towing

company, but the parking rules have not changed.

Please do not park on the sidewalks, and limit

overnight parking on the street.

Lastly, the management company has requested that

all residents enroll in the PayLease program. This is

a good way to pay you rent and not have to

remember or worry about it. I have enrolled more

than two dozen residents in the past weeks, and

they all say it is great. It has also been decided

that Fountain East will not longer accept post-dated

checks. The day you turn it in is the day it will be

deposited.

Thank you and have a wonderful summer.

Bill Walker, Fountain East Manager

In early May, Don Stebbins called a meeting of the

security patrol with Karen of the Mesa police

regarding what to do if the night patrol people see

suspicious activity. Karen reminded us to call 911

anytime we see anything that doesn’t seem normal in

a 55+ community. Last summer over 80 parks were

hit, some worse than others. Interestingly the

hardest hit was Viewpoint, a 24-hour guarded and

gated community. Karen commented that

communities with no gates had the fewest break-ins.

It was stated that every home needs a caretaker

watching it when the resident is gone. Everyone

needs an inventory or video of what is in the home.

The caretaker should have access to a list or video.

Police immediately start checking the receipts at

pawn shops and the websites for selling stolen

goods.

Mesa police want the patrol to be their eyes and

ears. Use a cell phone to snap a picture of a

suspicious person or license plate. Do not confront

the individual(s). Get the best description possible,

including what direction they went.

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The very best and happiest wishes on your specialday!

If someone you know is under the weather,

had a recent surgery, needs a caring

thought, please be sure to contact AletaNybakke (#205 480-807-0919)

Karen reminded us that every resident is part of the

security in the park. The motto is “see it, say it,

solve it” meaning that if you see something

suspicious like 3 young people walking around the

clubhouse, a person on a bicycle at 2am, call the

Mesa police and let them solve it.

Karen is about to retire, but we are hopeful that we

can have a crime rep back on a regular basis to

remind us of what we need to do to keep our

community safe and secure.

The following resident have either moved into the

park or have moved from one space to another.

There may be some duplications from earlier lists.

We welcome all to our community.

#48 Frank Masharo

#77 Andrea McDougal

#78 Ron Coffman

#88 Lori Gregory

#99 Tracy Turnquist

#118 Gerry & Judy Gemeinhardt

#131 John Bassingthwiate & Marcy Best

#139 Virginia Flahart

#158 Ross Smith & Gerri Bieniasz

#269 Sharyn Crossley & Brandon Anthony

The following residents have moved from the park:

#39 Dan & Leona Hungle

#41 Garry & Edna Schirrmacher

#42 Doug Christianson

#48 Elwood & Diana Thoreson

#57 Joseph Thornton

#62 Donald Thoreson

#64 Keith George Hetrick

#77 Curtis & Cathy Cook

#78 Joe & Barbara Downen

#88 Mary Newkirk

#99 Walter Devonshire

#118 Ginny Hatcher

#131 Janice Lyter

#139 Peter Agoney

#158 Ali Raaum

#168 Shirley Heim

#189 Diane Bodnar

#225 Pattie Blair

#236 Michael Krueger

#248 Dawn Turk

#269 Janie Hruska

#274 Sidney Sims

#278 Karen Rogers

#287 Jeff Riodan

June 4 Jerry Ruechel, Bill Redford

June 13 Paul Sebesta, Joan Wadle

June 16 Jan Wilhite

June 22 Cindy Pryor

June 24 Don Stebbins

June 25 Kyle Carrell

June 30 Marilyn Sherlock

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Morning Aquacise 8:00am

All residents welcome. Come join us in the pool for water exercises-Monday through Friday.

For information contact Jan Wilhite (# 53) or Rosie Zentner (#65)

Arthritis ExerciseWe will be back in November. See you then!

Please remember that there are dumpsters

located behind the clubhouse specifically

for recycling: cardboard, paper, plastic (#1

& #2), aluminum cans. Please do not fill

up the garbage dumpsters with these items.

Your use of the recycle bins benefits the

association. Also remember that you can

recycle your used batteries in

the basket provided in the

clubhouse.

If you are in need of temporary medical

equipment such as a transport chair, crutches,

walkers, bedside commode, riser toilet seat,

canes, please contact:

Eva Watson #204 480 830-7421

Recreational Activities in the Park

Please Note–When there are any changes or corrections to the activities schedule, misspellings of

names, please notify both Carolyn Taylor and Margret Atwood so that we make sure all information

is up-to-date and correct.

Poker Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Saturdays at 10:30am

Billiards Room

Dominos Wednesdays at 6:30pm Clubhouse

Cribbage Thursdays at 1:00pm Clubhouse

Chase the Ace Thursdays after potluck Clubhouse

Somba (mornings)

Somba (evenings)

Fridays at 9:30am

Saturdays at 6:30pm

Clubhouse

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Every Monday9:15am-noon each Monday at the Clubhouse

Stitched With Love

The Stitched with Love group sews for the neo-natal

unit at Maricopa County Hospital. You do not have to

know how to sew in order to help with the many

projects. Please come and check us out!

For more information: Janice Young

#115, 480-807-8560

Special Note: If you have any flannel or cotton

sheets and/or pillowcases (without holes) in pastel

colors, don’t throw them away. Donate them to this

group so they can make their special blankets. Also,

if you knit or crochet, baby hats are needed. Please

check to see what sizes and styles are needed.

Every Thursday

Summer Potlucks5:30pm in the Clubhouse

Bring your favorite dish to share (one that will serve

10-12), your place setting, and an appetite!

Sign up in the Clubhouse hallway

After dinner, stay and play

Lots of fun!!!

Every Saturday8:00am in the Clubhouse

It is coffee and donuts for only

$1.50

Not only do you get to have a morning treat, you will

also hear all the latest announcements, purchase

tickets for upcoming events and just plain visit.

Don’t miss this special way to begin your Saturday!

Wednesday, June 8

Out to Lunch

Join your friends at various restaurants for this

monthly lunch throughout the summer. This month’s

lunch will be at the O’Sullivan’s (6646 E.

Superstition Springs Blvd.). Come and get your Irish

on.

Don’t forget to sign up.

For more information, contact:

Matt and Judy Jacobs (#14)

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Carole Burrows is continuing Bob’s project of collecting used eyeglasses, cases, andcell phones for the Lions Club. A collection box is located on a shelf in the clubhousefor this purpose. Thank you for your continued support.

**A Reminder**

Fountain East Annual Reunion-Hinckley, MNWednesday, July 13, 2016

Hinckley Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN, on 1-35 north of Minneapolis/St. Paul

Overnight hotel or RV reservations: 1 800 472-6321

Schedule....11:45am Buffet 1:15pm Meeting-Pool area

3:00pm Free time

For more information contact Cliff Wadle 1-515-371-8102

CMSGT Richard (Dick) Norman Wright entered into rest on April 19,

2016, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 25 years,

Marietta Wright, daughter Linda (Roger) Harris of Roger City, MI, sons

Randy (Kristine) Wright of Goldsboro, NC, Ronald (Lisa) Wright of

Lebanon, OH, and stepchildren Lynn (Kyle) Carrell, Mesa, AZ, Marlow

(Julieanne) Frazier, Los Lunas, NM, Mathew Frasier, Rio Rancho, NM.

He is also survived by sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great

grandchildren, two brothers, Harold Wright, Baldwin, MO, and Don

Wright, TX plus various other relatives.

At his request, his remains were donated to Science Care Anatomical. A memorial Service will be held

in November. Please watch for more information.

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No job is too small!

It was a delightful picnic-like atmosphere as 77 "Fountain Easters" enjoyed the

annual Memorial Day luncheon on May 30th. There was a delicious spread which

included fried chicken, corn on the cob, rolls, salad, watermelon, and ice cream. Betty

Copas led the Pledge of Allegiance and Lanny Barringer said grace. Many thanks to all

the cooks and servers: Joanne Rebilas, Alice Spearman, Bertha Cabana, Aleta

Nybakke, Kay Hedges, Kathy Shaw, Rick Shaw and Jean Ringwald!

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Hot Dogs (Chili, Cheese, Sauerkraut, Onions)

Hamburgers (Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Onions)

BeansFresh Fruit Salad

Chips

Dessert

$5

Tickets to be sold at Saturday Coffee

Contact Judy Jacobs or Joanne Rebilas for more information

Bring your own table service and cup

Get your tickets early!

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