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REGION 12
Westlake Park 2706 W. Ashlan Ave., Fresno, CA 93705 (559) 224-5555 / (559) 224-3845 Fax Email: westlake@bandcmhc.com
DIRECT ALL BILLING QUESTIONS TO THE ONSITE MANAGER
Property Management Company: Bessire & Casenhiser, Inc.
611 Anton Blvd., Suite 890, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
430 South San Dimas Ave.
Phone: (949) 515-5100 / Fax: (949) 515-5101
San Dimas, CA 91773 (909) 594-0501
http://www.millenniumhousing.com
Property Supervisor: Maria Arriaga
President: George Turk V.P. / Chief Operating Officer: Lori Carraway Director of Asset Services: Diana Welsh SPARC Regional Director: Devin Fernandez
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The Westlaker October Dates To Remember
We love it when you improve your homesite, make upgrades, and especially when you give your home a new paint job—well, we love it most of the time. As I never tire of reminding you: before starting your improvement project, you need to get Park approval.
Oktoberfest
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World Teacher Day
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Fire Prevention Day
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Columbus Day
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Full Moon
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Black Cat Day
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Nat’l Frankenstein Day Mischief Night
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Some changes might go unnoticed, but new paint? That’s hard to miss. We promise that when you bring your big idea to the Office, you’ll get a quick response, but you do need to check with us first. It’s a Rule!
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Halloween
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Yes, it’s a Rule—part of Rule 5, actually—and yes, that includes your proposed paint color. Getting approval beforehand will spare you the additional cost a few Westlakers are facing, i.e. having to repaint to an approved color.
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Last month we were missing 73 Income Certs. As I’m typing this (on Sept. 8), we are down to 35 holdouts. That’s better, but it’s the 2nd worst of our 20 parks. If you’re among the Delinquent 35, stop by the Office and fill out your Cert today.
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Recent expenditures: $70K worth of Driveway Repairs and $6,500 to upgrade the Ceiling Fan at the Clubhouse. We’re also planning lots of Tree Work. Your Income Cert Dollars at 2
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The Oct. 21 Master Gardeners Class happened after the deadline for this Memo. Their events are always popular, so I’ll have a report for you next time. Thanks, as always, to SPARC, our resident services partner, for sponsoring.
Well, That Stinks Think it’s a good idea to leave food outside for Westlake’s feral cats? Some folks at our Sahara Park in Palm Springs also thought so, and now Sahara has a new problem: skunks! You know that the food you leave outside attracts rodents, insects and other vermin, but skunks? Is that something you want in Westlake, especially around your dog? You may think you’re being kind, but you really need to stop. We gave one Westlaker a Courtesy Notice for feeding Westlake’s vermin. Instead of apologizing, this resident actually complained about the Notice. Talk about a lack of self-awareness! For what I hope is the last time…please stop feeding Westlake’s wildlife. As We Approach Halloween… Q. A.
What did Casper the Friendly Ghost say to the Invisible Man? Long time, no see!
Turn in your Cert…and have fun at the 331 Club Halloween Party. George Turk
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Semi Annual Community Clean-up Our semi-annual community clean-up is scheduled for October 12th. You may place your unwanted items out on the curb in front of your home site on Friday, October the 9th. Please see the notice you got with your October
statement for details on items allowed or NOT allowed for pick up or you may contact the office.
Tree Trimming Our tree trimming is scheduled for October 12th – October 13th. If you feel that there is something that needs immediate attention let the office know. We could have it on an upcoming schedule or look into adding it to the schedule.
Pools: Phase 1 and phase 2 pools will be heated from October 16th through April 30th, 2027.
Upcoming SPARC Events: Yoga class - one day chair yoga on Wednesday, October 21st 1pm – 2pm. Master Gardeners of Fresno – succulent pumpkin centerpiece on Thursday, October 22nd 10:30am – 12:00pm (25 spots available) The sign-up sheet for both events is in the office, please stop by or call the office to be placed on the list.
Feral Cats As we know, feral cats have been an issue here at Westlake Park. These are not residents’ pets, they are wild cats that live under homes and they provide health hazards to residents and pets. No domestic cat or feral are allowed to roam free in the parks. Unfortunately, some residents
feel these cats will starve to death if you don’t feed them. However, those same residents are not there to clean up when cats are using resident’s lawns or carports as their litter boxes. Fresno County Animal Services says: “If you are a person who is feeding stray cats, you can be held responsible for them. As the “owner, harbored or keeper” of an animal, you are responsible for compliance with the local, county, and state laws and can be charged for failure to comply. Happy Halloween!
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Important Information and Telephone Numbers for our Westlake Residents OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Office Telephone: (559) 224-5555 Manager: Stella Rosas Maintenance Staff Maintenance Supervisor: Mark Marrufo Manuel Ibarra, Jesse Evangelista, Fernando Guzman Clubhouse Hours 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, 7 days per week
EMERGENCY NUMBERS In case of a fire, a crime in progress, or a life threatening health issue:
CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY To report a past crime or other non-emergency police issue, please call (559)621-7000
VIGILANT SECURITY SERVICES is our private patrol company. Phone#: (559) 800-7233
OTHER LOCAL INFORMATION PHONE NUMBERS Poison Control
445-1222
Garbage Issues
Road Condition 1(800) 427-7623
275-1551
Garbage pickup is Thursday at curb
(Put cans at curb Wednesday night)
PLEASE ADHERE TO THE 15 MPH SPEED LIMIT IN WESTLAKE PARK
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Halloween
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Brown Butter Pumpkin Blondies Ingredients: Cooking Spray
Tasty Tidbits
3/4 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin spice 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp kosher sale
1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, watching closely and stirring occasionally, until butter simmers, gets foamy, and starts to turn golden. Once simmering stops and butter is deeply golden with brown flecks at the bottom and small nutty (5-7 minutes), remove from heat. Pour browned butter into a large heatproof bowl and let cool about 10 minutes.
In another large bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin spice, baking powder and salt. To bowl with browned butter, whisk in brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg yolks and vanilla and whisk until incorporated. Add dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Transfer batter to prepared pan and spread in an even layer.
Bake blondies until center is still slightly soft and edges feel set to the touch, 30—35 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing.
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