The Vista Voice
Millennium Memo
What’s the best way to kill weeds without spraying an herbicide? According to a horticulturalist from Colorado State, “pour boiling water over the weeds.” Bet you never thought of that.
Apparently, it’s even better if you use water in which you boiled pasta or potatoes, as the starch in the water kills weeds even faster. Given how VSB’s weeds are flourishing after all that rain, this counts as News You Can Use, doesn’t it?
Consider this our annual Spring request that you take back control of your yards, removing what this professor calls “spontaneous urban vegetation.” The weather is warmer, you can use the exercise with a little effort, your yard will look great!
Did you Know?
On March 24, 1976, the first “smiley face” trademark was registered.
The creator earned just $45 and had no idea it would become a global symbol.
Boiling water sounds risky, however. Maybe try using a mixture of soap and vinegar, baking soda, rubbing alcohol, or you can go old school and just pull them by the root.
One resident showed me the new weed whacker he purchased. “It’ s cutting hedge technology,” he bragged. Whatever works, I guess.
In Other News
• The SPARC Waves & Watercolors event happened after the deadline for this Memo. I hope to have report on it next time. Next up for SPARC: a Scam Seminar, set for March 24. You should try to make that one.
• Luciano would love it if folks would stop leaving unwanted items
t you do up for
to provide emergency contact information. That was posed as a suggestion in last month’s Vista Voice, but that doesn’t go far enough.
If VSB had a true emergency, you can see why it would be critical to know who is living in the Park and how to contact them, can’t you? That’s why we bug you about returning your Emergency Contact Form. Please do this simple task now.
One resident, who did turn in his form, listed as his Emergency Contact: “Whoever answers first.” We hope you’ll be more specific than that on your form.
With the College Basketball Playoffs About to Begin…
Q. People are named after April or May, why not March?
A. Because that would be madness.
Have a great St. Patrick’s Day.
George Turk
Manager’s Corner
Welcome Spring!
I hope you are all getting to go out and enjoy this beautiful weather. We are so lucky to live here on the central coast. We sometimes have fog and we have been known to have clouds, but when I look at the weather that the entire eastern part of the Country is having to deal with, I can only feel lucky.
Spring forward, Daylight Saving Time starts on March 8th, don’t forget to move your clock ahead one hour.
There are a couple of things that have been brought to my attention that I would like to pass on because I feel like they could both be safety issues. First, when you take your dog out for a walk after dark carrying a flashlight would be helpful. If you carry a flashlight other residents and their dogs are not caught by surprise which both startles the resident and invariably set off the dogs barking. Second, we have a resident that came home after being gone during the power failure we had at Christmas. When the power came back on the surge burned out the electronics in her gas stove. The electrician recommended that they use a surge protector on the stove to avoid a possible fire. I know that many of us unplug small appliances when we are going away but you might want to consider adding a surge protector or unplugging the electronics on your stove.
If there are any questions or concerns that we can help with please do not ever hesitate to contact us.
Luciano and Diane Vannucci
On-site Managers
President’s Perspective
By the time you read this, it will almost be time for the March Board meeting. This still gives you time to plan to attend. It will be on Tuesday, March 3, at 6:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. I mention this because at this past February 3 Board meeting, we again had more residents than Board members, almost twice as many! Although, I think this was probably due more to the fact James Ballentine was going to be at the meeting than my Perspective’s inviting residents to attend.
James Ballentine, the attorney who helped the original Board force the old owners (Robbins), to sell to Millennium, took questions and talked about VSB park rules and regulations and the necessity for the VSB park to have a Board and for the Board to have insurance, so residents can feel protected serving on the Board. We want to thank James and so appreciate the many times he has come to advise us on his own time.
The insurance for the Board as well as many other items is paid for only through the money from the voluntary contributions. The Board is very appreciative of the contributions that have come in this last month, but we still are very much needing additional residents to contribute. Some residents this past month have sought me out and told me they hadn’t realized the importance of the contributions or even how to make them. Checks (made out to Vista de Santa Barbara Association of Homeowners) or cash can be put in an envelope and dropped into the wooden box across the hall from Diane’s office in the clubhouse. $60 is recommended, which as I said last month is only $5 a month or $0.16 a day. In recent days a few residents have told me that they cannot even afford $60, which is why I have also said any amount is appreciated!
At this past Board meeting, we discussed our concerns about the clubhouse inside and out, the pool and pool area, rules and regulations, future Capital Improvements to VSB, future social events and meetings with Property Manager, Michael Milan. Please come to the March Board meeting with your questions, concerns, suggestions or just to observe. We all would love for you to be there with us.
Dennis Engler, Space #45
Cell (708) 288-1241 / Email: rainbowbw@aol.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS
VDSB Emergency Contact Email List: Our onsite park managers have created an emergency contact email list to be used to notify park residents of immediate, unscheduled park emergencies such as shutting off the water or gas parkwide. This emergency action would be necessary to avoid damage or destruction to the park or resident owned property. If you would like your email address added to the notification list, please contact Diane, our onsite park manager. This list is not to be confused with the Resident Directory for park residents.
Advanced Health Care Directive Assistance: Anyone needing assistance in completing a My-Care Advance Healthcare Directive may call Shirley Strickler at 661-204-0657 and she will gladly help.
EVENTS
VDSB Association of Homeowners Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 3rd at 6:00PM at the Clubhouse.
SPARC Event Beware of Scams Seminar: Join SPARC in the clubhouse Tuesday, March 24th from 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm to learn how to protect yourself from the latest scams. Lunch and refreshments available to residents who sign up. Please sign up by March 20th.
ACTIVITIES
Swimming Friendship at our beautiful pool!: We meet in the afternoons on pretty days and would like to invite anyone who is interested in swimming, conversation and laughter! Contact Judy Ashford at 805-729-2056 for specific days and times. We hope to see you there.
Exercise Class: Weekly exercise classes are fun! The Gym Next Door will be providing the instructor. Where: VDSB Clubhouse
When: Every Thursday from 10:00am to 11:00am Class Limit: Class is limited to 15 participants.
Card Games: Interested in joining some card game get-togethers? To learn new games and enjoy playing with VSB neighbors, contact Suzy Kelsey (#12) at suzykmamama8@gmail.com
Vista de Santa Barbara (VDSB) Association of Homeowners (HOA)
Board of Directors Meeting
February 3, 2026 6:00 pm - Clubhouse
Attended:
Dennis Engler, Diana Gray, Rob Hudson, Linda Ide, Shirley Strickler, Winston Sullivan, and special guest, James Ballantine
Call to Order: The Meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm by Board President, Dennis Engler
Minutes of January 6 meeting: Reviewed and approved as written by Shirley Strickler in Diana Gray’s absence
Business - Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer, Linda Ide presented the Financials in draft form, due to a reconciliation issue which was resolved on the following morning Wednesday, February 4. The reconciled report indicated that as of the end of January 2026, there was a balance of $2,691.60, which is made up of $1,334.78 from the General Fund, and $1,356.82 from the Board designated Tenant Relations Fund. Expenses in January included holiday thank you gifts to VSB Resident Managers, Diane and Luciano Vannucci, and attorney, James Ballantine, for his volunteer time in an advisory capacity to the Board. The largest expense in January was Jack’s Bagel’s catering which came in at $1818.50 for the successful New Neighbor Welcome Party, a Board designated tenant relations expense. This amount was over the originally Board approved budget of $1,500. as a result of double the amount of anticipated rsvps. Going forward, the Board will be alerted and asked for approval of anticipated cost overages. Treasurer’s Business also included a request to the Board from Robin Brandin for approval of the estimated $250 cost related to the publishing of the Resident Directory. A motion was made and passed to approve this estimated expense from the Board designated Tenant Relations fund.
Business - President’s Report: President, Dennis Engler opened his report with a follow-up comment on the status of participation of homeowner voluntary contributions suggested at $60 per annum in support of the Tenant Relation fund specifically designated for Board-driven activities. These activities include those related to tenant relations, social events, and the purchase of Board liability Insurance in the amount of $2,400, which becomes due in April. Dennis continues to remind owners, through his Vista Voice letter, and word of mouth, of the importance of owners protecting their interests by investing in Board liability insurance. Board members amplify and lobby for homeowners interests. With this insurance protection in place, they can serve and represent home owners confidently . The Board is currently short on members, and the prospect of being without insurance may further impact its numbers. Currently, the Treasurer, Linda, reports that of the 124 residences, there is a 25% contribution participation rate. It is possible that the fund may be short of the total amount needed for liability insurance.
Dennis also reminded meeting attendees that the Property Manager, Michael Milan, who oversees the VSB property and Resident Managers, will be at the VSB clubhouse on February 23, 10 am to answer
questions, and physically walk the property if needed. Dennis relayed a conversation with Michael where it was pointed out that VSB has more rules than the other parks managed by Milan.
In review, the President re-capped work being accomplished in response to resident-raised itemsreferring to a new cleaning maintenance plan for the clubhouse, a clubhouse watercooler on its way, and park dispensary doggie bags conversion from non-biodegradable to compostibles. In response to new home installation concerns, Resident Manager, Diane was present for the most recent installation, actively measuring and videoing.
President Dennis reported that Capital Improvements should be submitted for consideration by April. Among the resident suggested improvements, Dennis reported that initial research into the cost of improving acoustics in the club room, looks very expensive with an estimate of $20,000. With regards to pool area improvements there was a quote of $10,000 for re-surfacing of the deck. Factoring in this amount, it was determined it would make sense to drain and re-seal the dark, chipped area stain at the bottom of the pool (it’s not mold or moss!). Another item, car speeding and illegal parking is being addressed. Deterrents such as painting curbs red and the possibility of painting speed limits on the road are being considered. Another item being discussed is road resurfacing. Painting of the Clubhouse has been slated for next year.
President Dennis updated attendees that survey work, commissioned by Millenium has been completed (Reported as costing $85,000 In the Vista Voice). Utilizing drones, property lines and other physical features have been recorded. This will also support the laying of electrical lines in preparation for new lighting.
A decision was made to go with electrical vs Solar lighting. It will be installed this year, and it is reported that posts may be up to 8 feet tall and will have sufficient shielding to direct its light to the street and guard against light trespass into resident homes. Prior to installation, a selection of post designs will be made available for resident review.
Business – Events: Vice President, Shirley Strickler reported on the tremendous success of the Board sponsored, New Neighbor Welcome Party. There were 60 residents in attendance which included all of the 10 new neighbors being honored. The hard-work of the wonderful committee members - Virginia, Marsha, Barbara , Linda, Georgia, Suzie, Debbie and Laurel who generously volunteered for this project, paid off. Kudos to Laurel Miller, who spear-headed logistics. Special recognition and thanks to Debbie Charles for her event management experience. The committee handled everything from the printing and distribution of invitations, to the invitee follow-ups, to the new party format borrowing on a cocktail style to optimize interaction. The event earned many compliments. There were a number of committee members in attendance at the Board meeting, and postevent discussion followed on ways we can build on success for future events and cut costs.
Resident Attendee Input -There were a number of comments and helpful suggestions as to how residents might find it easier to pay for Board Liability Insurance and other Board sponsored events
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Vista de Santa Barbara (VDSB) Association of Homeowners (HOA)
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Continued from previous page
like the Holiday Party. One resident suggested “a more systematic approach” that could include an expectation of this voluntary contribution payment on the date of the General meeting. Another resident suggested a formal envelope expressly for the purpose of submitting this contribution.
James Ballantine, attorney and special guest – Business – James graciously sat in at the Board meeting to answer questions, especially on the subject of Board Insurance. James stated that having negotiated the deal that led to Millennium, buying the park, a part of that deal was trying to craft, a situation that was as close as possible to being a resident owned Park model where somebody else owned it. The result was that the Board has significant influence on Millenium. The Board speaks with the collective voice of 124 owners. For this relationship to work, it’s important for the Board to act, and have influence over the way the park is operated, with confidence – without fear of liability. While the cost of this insurance nearly doubled this year, James was of the opinion that this price is still within a reasonable range, but he also suggested there may be other options with high deductibles.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm. Following adjournment, special guest James Ballantine answered questions.
Next meeting, March 3, 2026, 6:00 pm
Respectfully submitted by Diana Gray
After all the rain
Photographs contributed by Dennis Engler
What You Need To Protect: Sensitive Personal Information
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Sensitive personal information that could be contained on documents include:
• Social Security number
• Account numbers
• Your signature
• Date of birth
• Phone number
• Email address
• Driver's license number
• Passwords
• PIN numbers
• Medical information
• Financial information; or
• Legal information
Top Types Of Documents You Should Shred
Please note that some of these items, like tax returns for example, should be saved for a number of years within your filing system before discarding. This is just a reminder that when it's time to discard some of this paper don't just dump it in the trash can, but take some additional steps first!
1. Preapproved credit card offers and applications.
2. Expired debit and credit cards (choose a shredder that can handle these plastic cards, or cut them up using a pair of scissors).
3. Credit card statements.
4. Credit card receipts.
5. Credit reports and histories.
6. Bank account statements.
7. ATM receipts.
8. Cancelled (and voided) checks.
9. Paycheck stubs.
10. Utility and phone bills.
11. Investment documents, including account information.
12. Insurance policy information and claims.
13. Tax returns.
14. Expired ID cards and passports (after you get the new one!).
15. Medical and dental records.
16. Medical prescription labels contain private information someone could use to fraudulently refill your prescriptions or get access to your healthcare information & medical background. Shred the documentation that comes with your prescriptions, and soak the empty bottles in water to remove the labels.
Can you throw away your decades old tax returns?
If you’re like many Americans, you may have tax returns from a decade ago languishing in a filing cabinet. But you don’t need to hold on to tax documents for as long as you might think.
In almost all cases, you can shred any documents such as W-2s, 1099s or other forms or receipts three years after you file your tax return.
The IRS recommends keeping returns and other tax documents for three years—or two years from when you paid the tax, whichever is later. The IRS has a statute of limitations on conducting audits, and it’s limited to three years.
There are some exceptions. Keep documents for seven years on worthless stocks or bad loans you’ve made.
maintain records, plus exceptions to the three-year rule.
Keep tax records for three years if:
• No fraud was committed and all income was reported.
• You filed a claim for a credit or refund after your return was filed.
Keep tax records for four years if:
• You maintain employment tax records. Keep these for at least four years after the date the tax comes due or is paid, whichever is later.
Keep tax records for six years if:
• You could have underreported your income by more than 25% of the
case, the IRS can review your taxes from up to six
Keep tax records for seven years if:
• You filed a claim for a loss from worthless securities (including loser stocks or bonds) or a bad debt decuction.
Keep tax records indefinitely if:
• You purchased property, so you can show the amount that you originally paid for it.
• You do not file a return each year.
Source: www.irs.gov
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Tasty
Tidbits
Baileys Brownies
Ingredients:
Cooking spray
1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on box
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Kosher salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8"-x-8" baking pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray. Prepare brownie batter according to box instructions. Spread in pan and bake brownies according to box instructions.
2. In a medium bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, Baileys Irish cream, vanilla, and salt. Place bowl over a pot of barely simmering water to create a double boiler and stir constantly until the chocolate is melty.
3. Pour fudge mixture over cooled brownies. Refrigerate until set.
Mean Words Tax Reducers
AWFUL CHEAP CRUDDY DESPICABLE DIRTY
EVIL
FOUL GROSS GRUBBY HIDEOUS HURTING LAME LOATHSOME LOUSY MALEVOLENT MEAN
NOISOME NOXIOUS OBSCENE ODIOUS PALTRY
PITIFUL RANCID RATTY SCABBY SCANDALOUS SCUMMY SCURVY SORRY UGLY VICIOUS
Across 1.Holiday mo.
4.Grave marker
9.Formal vote
10.Coil
11.Antiquity, in antiquity
12.Poets’ feet
13.Mrs. Butterworth’s and maple
15.Peruvian terrorist group in the 60s, for short
16.Host
18.Part of ‘to be’
20.Robin’s partner
23.Gain knowledge
25.U.N. workers’ grp.
26.TV, radio, etc.
27.Mary’s boss on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”
28.Cheers
29.Dusk, to Donne
Down
1.Salon supplies
2.Hard to grasp
3.Close-knit group
4.Suez, for one
5.Afternoon service
6.“A Nightmare on __
Street”
7.Ad __
8.Branch angle
14.Central Italian region
17.“South Pacific” hero
18.Charity
19.Docile
21.Balm ingredient
22.It may be proper
24.Big fuss
The title is a clue to the
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
March Sudoku
How to solve sudoku puzzles
No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.
Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number can only
appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.
TRIVIA TEASER
Midnights and Noons
1."Round About Midnight" is widely recognized as one of the greatest jazz albums of all time.The album was released in 1957 by what jazz trumpeter? a-Miles Davis, b-Johnny Parker, c-Neal Hefti, dArturo Sandoval.
2.What comedian often joked about his failed film career, especially belittling his work in the movie The Horn Blows at Midnight? a-Bob Hope, b-George Burns, c-Johnny Carson, d-Jack Benny.
3.Which U.S. state is nicknamed "Land of the Midnight Sun"? a-Hawaii, b-Montana, c-Maine, d-Alaska.
4.Which poet wrote the famous lines "Listen, my children, and you shall hear / Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere"? a-Emily Dickinson, b-Walt Whitman, cJames Russell Lowell, d-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
5. The 1977 book and 1978 film Midnight Express told of the experiences of Billy Hayes while he was imprisoned for drug smuggling in which country? a-Thailand, b-Venezuela, c-Turkey, d-Mexico.
6. Who played Amy, the new Quaker wife of Marshall Will Kane, in the 1952 movie western High Noon? a-Jean Simmons, b-Grace Kelly, c-Barbara Rush, d-Janet Leigh.
7.Strikes of a ship's bell are used to indicate the hour aboard a ship and regulate the sailors' duty watches. How many bells are sounded at noon? a-3, b-6, c-8, d-12.
8. Which U.S. state was opened to white settlement at noon on April 22, 1889 by the Land Run of 1889? a-Oklahoma, b-Nebraska, c-Kentucky, d-Kansas.
9.Midnight blue has been an official Crayola color since 1958. Prior to 1958, the same color went by what other name? a-Persian blue, b-Prussian blue, c-Powder blue, d-Columbia blue.
10. Midnight Cowboy won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1970 and a Best Director Oscar for whom? a-John Schlesinger, bStanley Kubrick, c-John Frankenheimer, d-Robert Altman.
QUOTES
When you develop yourself to the point where your belief in yourself is so strong that you know you can accomplish anything you put yourself into, your future will be unlimited.
Brian Tracy
Living consciously involves being genuine. It involves listening and responding to others honestly and openly. It involves being in the moment.
Sidney Poitier
Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
Joseph Addison
It's been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste.
Henry Ford
Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.
Coco Chanel
Our personal consumer choices have ecological, social and spiritual consequences. It is time to re-examine some of the deeply held notions that underlie our lifestyles.
David Suzuki
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing. That's why we recommend it daily.
Zig Ziglar
Everyone is a genius in a bull market. Mark Cuban
The Lighter Side 25 Gallons of Milk
An attractive blonde heard that milk baths would make her beautiful. She went to the grocery store and asked the manager to find 25 gallons of whole milk.
The manager felt there must be a mistake, "You mean 2.5 gallons of whole milk?"
The blonde replied, "No, I want 25 gallons. I'm going to fill my bathtub and take a milk bath so I can look young and beautiful again."
"OK," he said, "But do you want it pasteurized?"
"No, just up to my neck. I can splash it on my eyes."
The Sign
A boss was complaining in a staff meeting the other day that he wasn't getting any respect. Later that morning he went to a local sign shop and bought a small sign that read, "I'm the Boss". He then taped it to his office door.
Later that day when he returned from lunch, he found that someone had taped a note to the sign that said. "Your wife called, she wants her sign back!"
High Blood Pressure
When a physician remarked on a new patient's extraordinarily ruddy complexion, he said, "High blood pressure, Doc. It comes from my family."
"Your mother's side or your father's?" the doctor asked.
"Neither, it's from my wife's family."
"Oh, come now," the doctor said. "How could high blood pressure come from your wife's family?"
The man sighed. "You oughta meet 'em sometime, Doc!"
Trivia answers
1-a, Miles Davis
2-d, Jack Benny
3-d, Alaska
4-d, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
5-c, Turkey
6-b, Grace Kelly
7-c, 8
8-a, Oklahoma
9-b, Prussian blue
10-a, John Schlesinger