2706 W. Ashlan Ave.,
CA
(559) 224-5555 / (559) 224-3845 Fax
Email: westlake@bandcmhc.com
Manager: Nancy Page-Griffin
Maintenance: Mark Marrufo
Property Management Company: Bessire & Casenhiser, Inc. 430 South San Dimas Ave. San Dimas, CA 91773 (909) 594-0501
Property Supervisor: Maria Arriaga (559) 691-4910
maria@bessire-casenhiser.com
Phone: (949) 515-5100 / Fax: (949) 515-5101
Did You Know?
Eight U.S. Presidents are confirmed to have been lefthanded, including recent leaders like Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush. Interestingly, from 1981 to 2009, five out of six Presidents were left-handed! .
Last month, I mentioned that we’ve spent $1M on Capital Improvements to Westlake in just the past 3 years. I was hoping to take a bit of a pause this year, giving you a break from construction hassles and letting the reserves build back up. No such luck, however.
The Budget for the 2025/26 Fiscal Year is now final, and includes $183K in Capital Projects. That’s more than Westlake’s projected Surplus, so every dollar of your rent payments will be reinvested back into Westlake and then some.
The biggest item costing $90K is replacing the Fascia on all buildings. If that sounds like a lot, consider how big the Clubhouse is. We’ll also paint the Clubhouse Interior, the outside of all buildings, add new furniture and more cameras…Your Rent Dollars at Work!
This is only possible because of the funds generated by your Income Certs. In fact, not only do your Certs generate Capital Improvement Funds, they are also necessary for Westlake to maintain its nonprofit status and all the protections that entails.
As I’m typing this, only 30% of you have returned yours, which means 70% of you haven’t. If you’d like to see Westlake continue to improve, please return your Cert now.
• Nancy is awarding this month’s Kudos to “everyone who worked hard to make the renovations come together. Mark, Manny & Jesse, thank you for your hard work and dedication.” Sounds good to me! Thanks, guys.
• After your wild Clubhouse party winds down, make sure you clean up afterwards. Put the trash in the cans outside the Kitchen Door, throw out your leftovers…you’d be surprised at how some partiers have left the Clubhouse. Gross!
• Several of you have asked me to admonish folks who leave pet waste on the Greenbelts and Sidewalks, but I don’t really have to
do that, do I? You know what you’re supposed to do.
Lock Your Car!
We’ve had reports at several of our Parks of prowlers late at night trying car door handles, looking for unlocked cars. One resident left a car unlocked with a wallet inside. You know that ended badly.
While that incident didn’t happen at Westlake, we’re reminding all our residents to lock their cars, homes & sheds. In fact, just to be safe, maybe you should hit your clicker several times, for extra lockiness. Can’t hurt?
Be careful, however. One resident not at Westlake accidentally locked his keys in his car. It took him 2 hours to get his family out.
Try to stay cool…and please turn in your Income Cert.
George Turk
Food left in the refrigerators:
Food in the refrigerators located in the large and small clubhouses: NO food items are to be left in the refrigerators at any time unless you have a clubhouse reservation/event, when your event is over there is to be no leftover food items, drinks or anything else stored in the refrigerators. The refrigerators will be cleaned out every Monday through Friday by our park staff and any items left in the refrigerator will be thrown away. The park is not responsible for any lost, missing or food that is thrown out.
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I would like to remind you all again, if you reserve the main clubhouse, your guests cannot wander and or use any other areas of the clubhouse except the social hall, kitchen and restrooms. It is the responsibility of the residents/responsible party to keep track of your guests. Guests may not utilize the library, billiards room, large or small card rooms or any part of the swimming pool area. Failure to comply with these rules could result in your next reservation request being denied.
Residents may also reserve the second clubhouse, subject to the same terms and conditions outlined in the rules and regulations of the main clubhouse. It is the responsibility of the residents to see that the clubhouses are left clean, all countertops and tables are to be wiped off and floors swept. Trash is to be removed and put in bins. Please refer to the parks, rules and regulations pages 21 and 22 #11 A through G regarding Use, Reservations.
We are now in the hotter months of Summer and as a reminder, the main clubhouse is available to use to cool down, if there is an event going on, please do not disrupt them and a reminder there are no pets allowed in the clubhouse.
Feral Cats:
Please don’t feed feral cats! Many people feel good doing it. They think they’re helping the cats. But feeding feral cats hurts them. Feeding causes a bunch of cats to gather and become dependent on human feeding, and they breed like crazy and then you’ve got a lot of cats in one small area, they fight, spread disease between each other and the population grows too large to feed. Cats are very self-sufficient and are excellent hunters and can live in the wild just fine.
Have a great month everyone!
Nancy
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Office Telephone: (559) 224-5555
Manager: Nancy Page-Griffin
Maintenance Staff
Maintenance Supervisor: Mark Marrufo
Manuel Ibarra, Jesse Evangelista, Gloria Mercado Clubhouse Hours
9:00 am to 9:00 pm, 7 days per week
In case of a fire, a crime in progress, or a life threatening health issue:
To report a past crime or other non-emergency police issue, please call (559)621-7000
CENTEC SECURITY AGENCY is our private patrol company. Phone#: (559) 324-1100
Poison Control 445-1222
Road Condition 1(800) 427-7623
Garbage Issues 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
love you showed us after John s passing. Our prayers go out to each and every one of you.
Love Dixie & Gina MiBelli
Your community was financed with tax-exempt bonds and other governmental assistance. In return for this assistance, Millennium Housing agreed to restrictions on rent increases, use of the park’s income and other matters. We are required to recertify the income of all households each year to insure we are still meeting our bond requirements.
Summaries and analysis of income certifications are compiled and used to qualify for property tax exemptions each year, and improvements to your community are made possible by the savings we receive in property taxes.
Please do your part and return this important document today!!
Income Forms can be brought to the Park Office or mailed to Millennium Housing directly.
1. Broad-Spectrum
Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that will protect your skin from ultraviolet A (UVA) rays, which cause premature aging of the skin, and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which cause sunburn and skin cancer.
2. Ingredients
There are two types of sunscreens mineral and chemical. Each filters UV rays differently. Mineral sunscreens, made of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, sit on top of the skin and create a barrier of protection by deflecting the sun’s UV rays. Since they don’t absorb into the skin, they can look and feel a little filmy. Chemical sunscreens contain active ingredients that penetrate the skin and use various FDA-approved sun-filtering compounds that absorb UV rays, preventing them from penetrating the surface of the skin.
3. Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
Look for a product with an SPF of 30 or higher. The numeric rating refers to how well a sunscreen protects you from sunburn. Anything over 50 isn’t necessary.
4. Water Resistance
The FDA has banned manufacturers from claiming a sunscreen is waterproof, but make sure your choice is water-resistant. Products that are water-resistant from sweat and swimming will remain effective for up to 80 minutes. This means you need to reapply every two hours if you’re sweating, swimming, or have prolonged sun exposure.
5. Types
Sunscreens come in many forms: lotions, sticks, gels, and sprays. In general, lathering on a lotion provides the most thorough and trustworthy coverage. Aerosols blow into the air when applying them, which can leave spotty coverage. Sticks and gels can get messy and even melt in extreme heat.
A Cooling Center provides a place for you and your family to go to cool down during hot summer days.
If you need to cool off, most cities offer cooling centers where you can beat the heat. These cooling centers are in City facilities where you can enjoy recreation programming or a good book while you cool off. Cooling centers are open and available during regular hours of operation unless otherwise noted. You can call 2-1-1 from your phone or go online at www.211.org to find a list of cooling center locations and hours of operation in your area.
Summer months bring fun, sun, and heat! Sometimes, the heat can become dangerous, especially for children, pets, people who work outside, and people with certain health conditions. Staying safe in high heat is important. Follow these simple tips to stay cool:
• Drink plenty of cool water! Stay hydrated.
• Wear loose, light-colored clothing that will keep you cool. Wear sunscreen and a hat for protection.
• Check on neighbors who might be vulnerable to the heat, especially those without air conditioning.
• Never leave children or pets in a car - not even for one minute. Temperatures inside a car can quickly skyrocket to deadly levels.
• If you work or play outside, take frequent breaks to hydrate and cool off in the shade.
Symptoms of heat-related illness include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, muscle cramps, and increased thirst. If you experience these symptoms, seek medical attention.
1. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to whip cream until stiff peaks occur, be careful not to over whip. The cream will be done when you pull the beaters out and the cream stands at attention.
2. In another large bowl, whisk the vanilla and salt into the sweetened condensed milk. Gently fold in the whipped cream with a spatula, slowly incorporating the two mixtures together so it stays light and aerated.
3. If making individual flavors, scoop the cream mixture into smaller bowls and gently fold in your desired mix-ins, or if making just one flavor, mix the ingredients directly into the full batch of cream mixture.
4. Transfer the mixture to an insulated tub, paper containers or a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap or a lid.
5. Freeze 4– 6 hours.
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 can chilled sweetened condensed milk
1 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of fine sea salt
Mix ins
• Peppered Strawberry Bean: Vanilla bean, frozen strawberries, black pepper, white chocolate chips
• Key Lime Pie: White chocolate chips, graham cracker pieces, lime juice, lime zest
• Minty Mini-Chocolate Chip: Fresh minced mint leaves, peppermint extract, green food coloring, mini chocolate chips
• The Islander: Toasted coconut with pineapple chunks, macadamia nuts and salted caramel
• German Chocolate Cake: Cocoa powder, chocolate cake pieces, toasted coconut & pecans, caramel drizzle
• Gimme Some More S’mores: Mini marshmallows/toasted marshmallow, graham cracker crumbles, chocolate chunks
• The Kitchen Sink: M&M’s, toasted peanuts, popcorn, pretzels and salted caramel
• Elvis Thrust: Peanut butter, bananas, honey (Tip: Mix the peanut butter with a little cream so it stays creamy instead of turning rock hard when it freezes.)
• Lumberjack: Waffle cone, crumbled bacon, maple syrup
• Cookie Monster: Chocolate chip cookie dough bits, Oreo pieces, chocolate chip cookie pieces
