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EL PAJARO PRESS Canoa Seca Estates II Newsletter

CSE II Website: www.cseii.com

CSE II Meeting Schedule

Next Meeting:

Tuesday April 1, 2014

2:00-4:00PM

Canoa Hills - Mesquite Rm

Meetings are open to all

CSE II Members

CSE II By-Laws – Article 7 – Section 1:

“Regular meetings of the Board will be held at least quarterly”

2014 Meetings

Canoa Hills – Mesquite Room 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

April 1st August 5th October 7th

December 2nd

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Dear Neighbors, The CSE II Annual Meeting was held on March 7, 2014. It was well attended and we reached the required quorum. Thank you to Bill Copeland for coordinating our annual meeting and to our Welcome, Ballot & Social Committees for another job well done. There were 2 openings on our Board of Directors due to the expiring terms of myself and Steve Ball. Both of us were re-elected and extend our thank you to all for your continued confidence in us. Thank you to Sandy Noreen who chaired the Nominating Committee. All of our committees reported and were introduced. Our next regular board meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2014 at 2pm at Canoa Hills Rec Center. We will be discussing the storage facility and we value your input. Thank you, Carl Schuster

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MARCH 2014 CANOA SECA ESTATES II

ANNUAL MEETING

Thanks to the 65 residents who attended the Annual Meeting on Friday morning, March 7th. The meeting began with coffee, tea and refreshments for a half hour of “meet & greet” with neighbors. President Carl Schuster moved the agenda along with dispatch. Treasurer Wendell Byram reviewed the 2013 financial reports with understandable explanations. Each Committee Chair highlighted their year’s activities. Road committee Chair Jim Perkins reviewed the condition of our roads – regular maintenance over the years has kept them in good condition. The annual meeting proved once again, it’s great to live in CSE II. Carl Schuster, Bill Copeland and Nancy Puckett serve on the Executive Board of the Green Valley Council. Paul Rathjen represents CSE II on the council’s Board of Representatives (GVC’s governing body). As Executive Board members, Carl, Bill and Nancy are in a position to see the operation of other HOAs. They will tell you that CSE II ranks among the top HOAs in Green Valley … it is well run, and enjoys strong support and involvement from it’s homeowners. Mark your calendar now for next year’s annual meeting, the first Friday in March. Join your friends and neighbors in supporting those who give of their time and talent in making CSE II such a delightful neighborhood in which to live.

NEW NEIGHBORS

Welcome to Betty Dieter and Mike North who purchased the home at 3827 Reyecuelo. They plan to be full time residents as soon as they are able to sell their home in Aurora, Colorado.

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CSE II SOCIAL COMMITTEE Many CSEII neighbors enjoyed the annual Valentine's Potluck at Canoa Hills on February 1st. There was food aplenty and we all had a great social time. Thanks to the Social Committee for another wonderful event. The committee would like to thank Gloria & Bob Leedle for all the years of service to the Committee. We will miss you and hope to see you back in the future. Welcome Dee Dee Early to the committee and thanks for you enthusiastic response.

SAVE THE DATE

CSE II CUL-DE-SAC PARTY Tuesday, April 8th

5:00 PM Lloyd & Barbara Perry Drive way 3776 Reyecuelo Watch for flyers at your door

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ARCHITECURAL COMMITTEE

TRIMMING/PRUNING Even though it seems we have been in perpetual spring, it is time to think about completing the winter garden chores, especially pruning! Have you trimmed your trees and shrubs? Remember to allow for growth so your plants do not rise above the parapet—the place where the roof comes down to meet the sidewall.

PAINT COLORS Complete color chart is on the cseii.com website. But here is a quick summary: • Briar is the darkest color and is appropriate for porch under hang and

beams. • Mesa Tan is the next darkest color and is for wood siding. • Cliff Brown is the tan color that is good for stucco along with Spanish

White. Garage doors may be Mesa Tan, Cliff Brown or Spanish White. All Iron Gates should be black if they are visible from the street. Original paint colors are from Dunn Edwards. Most hardware stores will mix paint to match the appropriate colors if you give them a sample.

NIGHT LIGHTS ON THE GARAGE Have a neighbor check on your night light to be sure the bulb has not burned out.

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A GORY NIGHT ON GARZOTA Monday night - January 13 ….. The coyotes were yipping up a storm; Rocket (Brink’s dog) was going crazy, waking John & Laurel. John got up to quiet him down, but didn’t note the time.

Tuesday morning - January 14 ….. Phyllis Sucher was awakened by the coyotes; she noted the time as 2:00 AM. Bill Copeland went out to get the newspaper at about 5:30 AM. The moonlight revealed a long streak of white on the street in front of Jim & Jeanne Campbell’s house, but Bill did not walk over to investigate… he’d wait for the sun to come up.

A herd of Javelina regularly move through the area at night. The herd includes two babies, and Javelina are very protective of their young. It is assumed that the babies caught the attention of the coyotes. The confrontation began at the north end of Garzota, near the Reyeceulo intersection; rocks along the west side of the street were disturbed all the way down the block, and kicked out on the street at three different points.

The long white streak on the street was fur, along with a mess of blood and guts. The fur was gray and white, and soft – coyote fur. A car was parked overnight in the parking area; more blood and guts at the front tire and after car was moved, under the car.

When Jim and Bill began to clean up the street John Brink came down, Peter Martin came over. Others gathered to add their two cents.

While the cleanup was under way, John found the carcass of a coyote in the common area above Garzota, between his house and Wera Clough’s. One of the Javelina must have killed an overly aggressive coyote. Since Javelin do not eat meat, who ate the coyote?

Jeanne Campbell took the picture of mighty hunter Jim holding up the carcass. Remember, no one witnessed the deed, so this account is all conjecture.

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CSEII DIRECTORY

The new CSE II phone directory will be published about April 2nd. Your block captain will distribute it.

Please double check your information in the current directory to confirm that it is correct or send us corrections ASAP. Also, take this opportunity to inform your block captain and the database coordinator of changes in your "summer" address, cell phone, email, or any home watch numbers.

Thank you for your cooperation. Contact [email protected] or [email protected]

The newsletter is published five times a year: September, November, January, March and May.

If you have anything interesting you would like to share in the newsletter please email Ginny Lippert at [email protected] to submit your idea.

The next newsletter will be published May 2014.

Be sure to check the website for updated information and events. http://www.cseii.com

NEWSLETTER

Be sure to check the website for updated information and events. http://www.cseii.com

The website contains information on upcoming events, current and past newsletters,

meeting minutes, committee information, documents and links to other useful websites such as the Waste Management collection schedule for the entire year.

If you have any ideas or suggestions of things you would like to see on our website

please contact Sandy Noreen, [email protected]

WEBSITE

CANOA SECA ESTATES II MARCH 2014

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Green Valley Council, in conjunction with the city of Tucson and Pima County,

will sponsor its spring Household Hazardous Waste collection event,

Saturday, April 19th, 8AM – Noon Parking lot of Valley Presbyterian Church (2800 S Camino del Sol)

This is the ideal time to properly dispose of unwanted drain cleaners, herbicides, hobby chemicals, paint products, pesticides, polishes, solvents and ink/toner cartridges. Computer equipment, fire extinguishers, fluorescent light bulbs, and BBQ propane tanks will also be accepted. Dispose-‐A-‐Med (for disposal of unused and expired medications), shredding services, and electronic recycling will be available. Note that nominal fees apply for electronic recycling. Business wastes, commercial gas cylinders, explosives or ammunition, infectious wastes, and sharps cannot be accepted. If you have any questions, please call the GVC office at 648-‐1936.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

NEW PREFERRED VENDOR PROGRAM

Announcing … a new-to-Green Valley referral network designed to link homeowners with trustworthy businesses and service providers so that both benefit from jobs well done.

What is the GVR Preferred Vendor Program? – it’s neighbors helping neighbors by referring vendors and service providers who have consistently done a good job. The program conducts a preliminary background check and regular satisfaction interviews with clients to track their satisfaction with the work of listed providers. The program assists Green Valley area residents in cutting through ad clutter to find dependable providers to meet residents’ needs. The program is NOT a recommendation or a satisfaction guarantee – it’s designed to share referrals about vendors and service providers who have a positive track record. This NEW service is open to residents in all Green Valley Council member HOAs and POAs.

For Homeowners – need a product or service? Home repairs? Landscape maintenance? Painting? Transportation? Healthcare? You name the product or service…GVC’s Preferred Vendor Program can assist you in finding qualified, trustworthy vendor or service provider. Referral is free to GVC member residents. For information or vendor recommendation call 520-444-6760 or email Lynda at [email protected]


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LADIES OF CSEII, alias CANOA CHICKS

Third Annual Canoa Chicks Luncheon March 20th - 11:00 AM

Grill on The Green

A flyer has been delivered with a reservation slip and details. Please return the reservation slip and money to Barb Nelson (3901 Trogon), no later than March 13th

Joins us to meet, greet, and re-meet our wonderful CSE II neighbor ladies. If you have a houseguest, they are welcome as well.

Don’t miss this once a year event and don’t let us miss seeing you!!!

POTLUCK RECIPE

Betsy Perry’s Forbidden Rice Salad

1 cup Forbidden Rice (wild rice) 3 cup chicken broth 1 cup pecan halves 1 cup golden raisins

grated rind of 1 large orange ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1/8 cup virgin olive oil

1/3 cup fresh orange juice salt & pepper to taste

Rinse rice in strainer under cold water. Combine rice & broth. Heat to boil.

Reduce to simmer, covered. Add more broth as needed. Cook until tender – drain excess liquid.

Mix in other ingredients. Cover , serve at room temperature.


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BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Carl Schuster Vice President: Graham Quinn Secretary: Steve Ball Treasurer: Wendell Byram Member: Jan Farrington COMMITTEES

ARCHITECTURAL Board Liaison: Jan Farrington Chair: Jan Farrington Vice Chair: Tim Stewart

John Brink Pat Danloe Dixie Fundingsland Melva Irvin Ed Lippert

COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE Gardening – contact Wendell Byram Trees - contact Carl Schuster COMMON GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS Board Liaison: Graham Quinn Chair: Jim Perkins Roger Kolvoord Melva Irvin Special Maintenance Projects John Brink Ed Westhoven

COMMUNICATIONS Board Liaison: Bill Copeland Newsletter Editor: Ginny Lippert

Database: Tom Swenson CSEII Directory: Lucy Redding

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS Board Liaison: Steve Ball Chair: Dick Newman

Bob Lieg Mike Noreen Jim Perkins

GREEN VALLEY COUNCIL Representative Paul Rathjen

Alternate: John Brink

BLOCK CAPTAINS Board Liaison: Graham Quinn Chair: Peter Martin Trogon Graham Quinn

Estelar Shirley Seaton Tordo David Roberts Urraca Dick Semler Tejedor Bob Lieg Garzota Dauane Youngquist - Winter Garzota Bill Copeland - Summer Reyecuelo Wera Clough Picamaderos Dick Reuling

NOMINATING Board Liaison: Bill Copeland Chair: Sandy Noreen Lucy Redding ROAD MAINTENANCE Board Liaison: Steve Ball Chair: Jim Perkins CJ DeLange Lloyd Perry John Sucher

SOCIAL Board Liaison: Graham Quinn Co-Chair: Karen Lamb Co-Chair: Lynn Filiatrault

Shirley DeLange Celeste Ferrell Dixie Fundingsland Dianne Jurgens Barb & Rick Nelson Sandy Noreen Barbara Perry Paul Rathjen Lucy Redding Jane Rotman Sandy Westhoven LADIES LUNCH COMMITTEE Ann Ball Dianne Jurgens Barb Nelson Lynn Shinnick

WELCOME Board Liaison: Bill Copeland Chair: Carol Copeland

Jane O’Hare Deidre Early

WEBSITE

Board Liaison: Wendell Byram Chair: Sandy Noreen

Alan Medlow Susan Hulbert

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