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AUTUMN 2016

Beautification

The Pecos entrance will soon have a fresh look. Desert Landscape Professionals is getting ready to add some colorful plants to each side of the entrance.  They will also completely replant the medial strip with ornamental shrubs. The mild temperatures of the fall season are ideal for planting shrubs and trees and giving them the best start.  We hope the renovated landscaping will say “Welcome home” each time you enter our neighborhood.

We have issued contracts to Tree Doctors, who will be trimming a number of the large Eucalyptus trees in December. Also, DLP will be trimming all the Frye Rd trees and a few selected trees on Pecos Rd before the end of the year. And, as usual, all the Evergreen St. Elm trees will be trimmed soon after the 1st of next year.

Painting You may have noticed that we had all of the walls facing Hartford painted last month, as well as a few sections of interior walls that were stained, peeling, or cracked. We will continue painting select areas of walls each year as the need for regular maintenance continues. Painting expenses are paid for from our Reserve Account, which is in excellent shape.

NEWSLETTER

San Marcos Estates Happy Hour Nov 16th Our next “Adults Only Happy Hour” will be held on Wednesday November 16, from 6-8 pm in the lounge at Singing Pandas Chinese Restaurant. This is a new venue located at 757 E. Chandler Blvd, approximately ¾ mile east of Arizona Ave. on the south side of Chandler Blvd. They have a large sign and parking in front and on the side. The owner purchased the building and totally remodeled it, including repaving the parking lot. The lounge will feature live entertainment during our happy (two) hours; the HOA will provide complimentary appetizers and soft drinks. A full bar menu is available.

This will be our third annual “Happy Hour” event. It’s a great time to meet other socially active neighbors in a fun environment. Hope to see you there!

Voted 2014's"Most Engaged

Neighborhood of the Year"President : Bart Salzman Vice President: John McDougal Treasurer: Jesse Eckenrod Secretary: Rich Sisco Member at Large: Tony Dobbs

Halloween Reminder Please remember to stay alert while driving during Halloween. Those cute little children are going to be enjoying themselves going from home to home. Let’s keep them safe!!!

October Community Yard Sale Our HOA had another very successful community sale on October 22.    At last count, almost 30 homes participated, and some went "all out".  Here's a sampling of the most ambitious sales.  Hopefully, you all have an opportunity to rest up before the next event.

Gophers

If you ever walk on the sidewalks along Pecos Rd, you probably noticed numerous mounds and holes in the dirt. We have had an infestation of highly active, brave gophers that were living along our irrigation lines. After much research, the board chose an exterminator that uses a carbon monoxide generator to force the gas into the active holes and tunnels. This is the most humane treatment available, and, after two treatments, seems to have rid us of the pests that have killed some bushes and spread dirt all over our granite. Once we’re sure we’ve eliminated them, DLP will be planting replacement bushes along Pecos. Please notify Elan Management if you see any gopher mounds or holes along Pecos so we may get after them before they multiply.