Stonecreek Homeowners Association

May 2003 Issue

Apr 24, 2003

Stonecreek News
Stonecreek Homeowner?’s Association,
Gilbert, AZ 85234
☺ Monthly Newsletter ☺ May 2003

DIRECTOR?’S CORNER
Annual meeting to be at the NEW Rec Center on May 7 @ 7 PM.
The Board of Director?’s would like to remind all homeowners that they are invited to attend the Annual HOA Meeting on May 7, 2003 at 7:00 PM.

The meeting will be held at the NEW Freestone Park Recreation Center. We hope you returned your proxy or absentee ballot by April 30 as your vote will count toward the future of your homeowners association.

Water Feature retaining wall to be completed in early May.
The construction at the front water feature involves the replacement of a failing retaining block wall. Over the years, the wall between the common area landscaping behind the pond and the home immediately west there of have developed a substantial lean. A structural engineer reviewed the situation and determined that it needed replacement. Unfortunately, to remove the existing wall, four large pine trees had to be removed.

This project is scheduled for completion in early May. Once completed, we will have a new retaining wall, four new Southern Oak trees, additional new granite areas and irrigation and electrical adjustments.

The cost of this project totaled $22,000.00, but was essential for liability purposes.

Stonecreek is Finalist
Stonecreek has been nominated for the Neighborhood Connections Award. The event will be held on May 2, 2003. Stonecreek is a finalist for the award. Good luck to us.

Ice Cream Social May 3
We look forward to seeing all residents at the ice cream social on Saturday, May 3, 2003 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. The event will take place at the Stonecreek playground, next to the tennis courts on Juniper.

■ Mom?’s and Tot?’s Play Group meets Thursday?’s in the Stonecreek Park at 10 A.M.
■ Social Group meets 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 P.M. Call Camille 480-926-4412 between 5:30 P.M. and 8 P.M. for information.
■ All residents are encouraged to attend the monthly Board of Director?’s meetings.

Remember our troops
and their familiesCALENDAR:



May
3 - Annual Ice Cream Social
6-10 pm (Bring chairs)
3 - Prescott: Whiskey Row Marathon
5 - Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
(various locations in the valley)
7 - Annual HOA Meeting, 7 PM
11 - Mother?’s Day
17 - Armed Forces Day
17 - Waila Festival-Tucson
17 - Gold-n-Oldies Car Show-Globe
18 - Family Golf Tournament- Glendale
21 - Board of Director?’s meeting*
24 - Arts/Crafts Festival - Pine/Strawberry
24-26 - Wyatt Earp Days-Tombstone
26 - Memorial Day Observed
30 - Memorial Day
June18 - Board of Director?’s meeting*

NOTE: The Board of Director?’s
usually hold their monthly meetings at the Mesa Public Library (64 E. 1st Street, Mesa, AZ) from 6:45 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.. Confirm meeting date and times with Nancy or visit our web site calendar. If you wish to speak at the Board meeting, contact Nancy by May 14, 2003 so that you may be added to the agenda.

CONCERT IN FREESTONE PARK
May 1 7-9 pm. Barrio Latino has been the guiding force of traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latin music in Arizona.

June 5 7-9 pm. The Caribbean Cruisers is a six-piece group that performs music covers from the various Islands of the Caribbean.
The group performs American pop favorites and Jazz mixed with Caribbean flavors.
Stonecreek Homeowner's Association Newsletter. Published monthly.
Web Site: www.neighborhoodlink.com/gilbert/stonecreek

Officers
■ Sean Madigan
■ Sean Callahan
■ Jack Maas
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Property Management
Borg Property Services
(Nancy Borg)
Office hours:
Mon-Thur 9-4, Friday 9-12
Phone: 480-456-6927
FAX: 480-456-9439
Email:BorgProp@AOL.COM. Send all correspondence and payments to:
1245 W. Guadalupe,
#B6-306
Mesa, AZ 85202
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Disclaimer
The Association provides patrol personnel at the pool area at certain times. The patrol personnel is not a lifeguard. Any person using the pool must do so at his or her own risk. There is no lifeguard on duty at any time at the pool.

The HOA does not endorse any product or service listed in this newsletter. Copyright?© 2003 Stonecreek HOA.

CONGRATULATIONS
The Board of Director?’s wishes the best to all our students who will be promoted or graduating this spring.

Remember
ANNUAL MEETING:
DATE: May 7
TIME: 7-9 pm
LOCATION: Freestone Park Rec Center

WATER CONSERVATION WORKSHOPS
The Town of Gilbert is offering workshops to help us conserve water:
THE INS AND OUTS OF WATER MANAGEMENT
Learn where our water comes from, how to read your meter, and learn simple tips to reduce your water consumption and costs.
Dates: May 13, June 10, or July 8.
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LOCATION: All classes are held at the Southeast Regional Library located on the south east corner of Greenfield and Guadalupe Roads.
REGISTRATION: Please call (480) 503-6098 and leave your name, mailing address, a phone number, which workshops you would like to attend and the number of people attending the selected workshops.

School will be out soon, so watch for kids in the streets.
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Remember our troops
and their families
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TOWN SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
FOR VARIOUS LOCAL COMMUNITY POSITIONS
The Town of Gilbert has established a web site for Gilbert residents interested in volunteering their time and talents in various ways throughout the community. The site - which has received nearly 300 visitors in its first few weeks - gives detailed information on opportunities available in many areas, from Public Works to Parks and Recreations.

In the Police Department, residents can help with several programs, including Victim Assistance, Crime Prevention and Citizens on Patrol.

Residents can work with the Fire Department and the Gilbert Water Safety Coalition to reduce child drownitigs through education, prevention and public awareness.

Current opportunities include:
?• Building Safety & Code Compliance -public Works
?• Fire Department - Gilbert Water Safety Coalition
?• Parks and Recreation - Mayor's New Year's Eve Party
?• Parks and Recreation - Park Rangers
?• Parks and Recreation - Eagle Scout Projects
?• Neighborhood Services - Congress of Neighborhoods
?• Police Department - Many Opportunities Available
?• Public Works - Water Conservation

For a detailed list of all volunteer opportunities available, with the Town of Gilbert, please visit http://www. ci.gilbert.az.us/volunteer/index.htm.
Source:Town of Gilbert
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Happy Mother?’s Day
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HELP STARTING
YOUR NEW BUSINESS IS CLOSE
Do you need help with:
?• tools for starting, growing or locating a business?
?• Taxation,
?• tips on writing your business plan,
?• tips on picking a business name,
?• sales & marketing tips. See the Entrepreneur?’s Edge at:
http://www.azcommerce.com/WebApps/SmallBusVR/Intro.ASP
http://www.azcommerce.com/doclib/ABC/EntrepreneursEdge09.pdf

Editors Note: Before starting a home based business, check the CC&R?’s to insure it is allowed.
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RECYCLE YOUR
PHONE BOOKS AT FREESTONE PARK
You can take your old phone books to Freestone Park to have them recycled. Please do not put them in your blue dumpsters.

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HORSE SHOW
The next Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department's Monthly Open Horse Show Silver Buckle Series, will be on May 10.

The shows are held at the Gilbert Rodeo Park, S.E. corner of Ray and Val Vista Roads. All shows offer opportunities for the amateur as well as the seasoned competitor. Classes are offered in Halter, Showmanship, English and Western.

Registration is held the day of the show. For more information, call
(480) 503-6201.

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DOES YOUR FENCE need painting? Do you want to do it while it is still cool outside or when it is hotter?

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FREE AUTOMOBILE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS
The Town of Gilbert Crime Prevention Unit, as part of the Watch Your Car Program is handing out free automobile steering wheel locks to Gilbert residents having a motor vehicle registered in Arizona.

Location: Costco 1415 N. Arizona Ave.
Date: May 3
Time: 10-12 noon

For more information, please contact the Gilbert Crime Prevention Unit at (480) 503-6500.

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GO-PEDS
AND TRAFFIC LAWS
Listed here are some selected Arizona Traffic Laws and their Application to GO-PEDS. This is NOT an exhaustive listing. For a more complete treatment of the laws applicable to GO-PEDS, please refer to Title 28 of Arizona Revised Statutes and the Gilbert Municipal Code:

?• Speed Less than Reasonable & Prudent (blocking traffic) - If more than five cars are backed up behind GO-PED rider and unable to safely pass, you may be cited.
Code 28-704(A) Fine $125.00
?• No GO-PEDS in Bike Path. Code 28-815(D) Fine $65.00
?• You must obey all traffic control devices (i.e., stops are required stop lights stop signs etc.) Code 28-855(B) Fine $125.00
?• Obstructing Drivers Mechanism / Control - no riding double. Code 28-893(B) Fine $125.00
?• No Riding on Sidewalks (streetside, parks or other) Code 28-904A Fine $125.00
Source:Gilbert Police Department Crime Prevention Unit 480-503-6527

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CONCERT UNDER THE STARS
Concert under the stars with the Metropolitan Youth Symphony
?• When: 5-27-2003,
?• Where: Mesa Amphitheater, Mesa
?• Contact: 480-985-0423 or 480-497-4646.
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You can get ACC forms from Borg Property Services at 480-456-6927 or BorgProp@AOL.COM.
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If you have questions about a planned project and would like to know if approval is required, please contact Borg Property Services.
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EDITORS?’ WEB SITE OF
THE MONTHSearch for Cheap Gas Prices
http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
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 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:
May 10, 2003 is the deadline for all information to be in the next issue. (1268 E. Laurel Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85234.)
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