El Dorado Street Cleaning

Some of you may have noticed a crew washing down El Dorado's streets. This crew was sent by Griffin Industries. They will be doing the whole park.

On June 13th, Paul Schifanelli arranged a meeting with the HOA Board and Griffin Industries. Roger Campbell also attended the meeting. The HOA Board made a presentation to Griffin explaining and showing photos of all the dirt that is stirred up by the building activity behind us that settles on our streets, homes and into our lungs. Griffin committed to cleaning our streets and trying to water their work areas better. I think we all should applaud Paul Schifanelli for making this happen for us.

Joining the HOA helps make things like this happen to give us all a better place to live.

Thank you all for your interest.

Marie Wren V.P.!

I have on good word that Marie Wren has accepted the office of Vice President. The board is now complete and ready to contribute what we can. I think this is an excellent board who can make a lot of good things happen. I can't wait to see what the future brings. I hope all will be patient with us, as change doesn't happen overnight.

Senior Center Board of Directors

On June 28th the Board met to determine the 4 officers of the Board. Loretta Dunehew was the acting President and will be the President for the next year. Marie Wren was nominated Vice President, but is away on vacation, if she accepts, she will be the V.P. The Secretary is Geri Lee. The Treasurer is Dave Roegner, me.

We have 7 signups for the computer classes and have 7 computers available for the classes. There will be 4 weeks of classes in each session. All signups from now on will be for the next session. Gayle and Annette are trying to get a computer lab so that all the machines will be the same. Right now we are using computers that Gayle and I have plus the laptop that Harry Williamson is bringing. None of these will be the same, so teaching and learning will take extra effort because of the confusion it may cause. We hope the students will forgive us.

News and Opinion

The Senior Center had their Board meeting yesterday. Again, we had a big turnout! Even Roger Campbell through in his hat for support. He gave a wonderful speech promising to help all he can.

Five new Board members were installed and one resigned. We have a total of 7 Board members now. All of the new Board members are enthusiatic. I am one of them.

There will be a Board member's only meeting on the 28th to determine what role we will all play. Then on July 28th there will be a regular meeting for all to attend announcing the results.

Computer classes will begin on July 15th.
The classes will be:
Introduction to PCs on Tuesdays from 10am-11:30am.
Surfing the Internet on Thursdays from 10am-11:30am.
There is a signup sheet at the Senior Center Bulletin board. Gayle Washburn and I will be the instructors.

A goal has been established to have the Senior Center open until 8pm or 9pm. As we add activities this will have to happen. We want the seniors of Fillmore to want to come here! We're looking for this to be a fun place to be.

Scott Lee (City Council) is the liason for the City Council to the Senior Center. He has 12 years experience doing that. He gave a wonderful speach and promised his support.

Rent Control and New HOA Working!

In spite of the fact that we didn't get rent control, there have been improvements in Park maintenance. Some streets have been paved (from the rent control effort) and some of the Park's trees have been trimmed (from HOA's effort). Of course, things are only getting half done, just like the half truths when management talks. As soon as the rent control issue went away , the plan for repaving the whole Park went away. This is the kind of people we have to deal with, unfortunately. The new HOA will be addressing the issue of Park maintenance and will do all it can to be successful. Our HOA is the best tool we have right now to help the people of El Dorado. If you haven't joined yet, please do. If you can't afford the $12 per year we can help you with that.
Dave

Rent Control is not over!

The next move to get rent control is to get a good City Council in place. In November we have that opportunity. Gayle Washburn and Jamey Brooks will be running for 2 seats and they have demonstrated a strong desire to help El Dorado. We need all the help we can get to ensure their election. With them in office (January 2009) we will get rent control! Better late than never. The present City Council majority was against helping the residents of El Dorado. Gayle, Jamey and Patti Walker WILL be our friends and help us as much as they can. Talk to everybody you know about the importance of getting Gayle and Jamey elected.
Dave

Allegations Sent to DA

David Reeves announced that he has sent information to support allegations of Elder Abuse, Blackmail and Extortion against Nancy Watkins and Star Management. He is hoping that the DA's interpretation of the law is the same as his and mine. The manipulation of the homeowners of El Dorado must come to an end! "Seniors for a Better El Dorado" are doing their best to protect us all from the intimidation that management has applied. Management has gone to the extreme and we must match the strength of their moves in an attempt to bring fair play to El Dorado.
Dave