Pacific Homes Beach Club

 Ladies Luncheon.
The ladies luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 4th at The Chowder Bowl located at 728 NW Beach Dr. in Nye Beach. Starting time is 1pm.

***Board Meeting***
The final regular monthly meeting for the present Board of Directors was held on
Tuesday March 13th, with members Dave Beckenholdt and Jack Haggerty absent.

Treasurer Paul Brainich presented the February financial statements noting a profit of $1,307. He said that all income and expense items were in line with the current budget and that the sidewalk repair cost between Benton & Coos Streets and the repair of the pedestal for the gate keypad were included in those numbers. Manager Paul said another home on Avery St. was in the final stages of being sold and should be closing within a few days. He also commented that there would be a few more homes going on the market soon and that there is a lot of interest from prospective home buyers. He said Central Lincoln PUD has installed new electric meters throughout the park.

Maintenance Manager Bob reported that the sidewalk repair and the gate keypad pedestal was completed using the lowest bid for the projects. He said he is now working on the drain problem on the hill at the entrance to the park.

Architectural and Grounds Chairman Arnie commented that the park looks good for this time of the year. He said that the new homeowners were already working on their yards.

High Fives for March

Kathy Nikirk,   443 NE 35th Street
Irene Black,      3359 NE Coos Street
Lois Knox,        339 NE 35th Street
Lois Weidman,  331 NE 32nd Street

Winner of the Flowers
Ruth Hannan,    3418 NE Coos Street

    Under the Old Business portion of the meeting,  President John McKean brought up
the need to do something about the condition of the gazebo at the entrance to the park. A discussion ensued as to whether it should be repaired or removed.  Bob Spence said he received a bid of $ 1,000 to fix it about a year ago. Arnie Von Clasen made a motion to get new bids and fix the structure if the cost didn’t go over $2,000. The motion was seconded and the Board passed the motion unanimously.

Under the New Business portion of the meeting, Diane Coleman called attention to the
trees and branches that were broken and hanging throughout the park. Manager Paul said that there would be an inspection and those situations causing  safety concerns would be fixed first and that the cleanup will take some time.

Resident Joe Joncas brought a request to the Board seeking permission to build an
emergency communication antenna tower on his property at 101 NE 35th Street. He
commented that this may be the only way to communicate in case of a catastrophe. There was a discussion about the size, visibility and location of the tower. Because of the unique location of the tower in a place where it would not be an unsightly distraction to neighbors,  and the service it would provide in case of an emergency, a motion was made to allow the tower to be erected. Seconded by Jessie Culbertson, the motion passed.

During the Good of the Order portion of the meeting, the maintenance of the pole
lights and the constant blinking of some of them were discussed. The Architectural
Committee will review the lights and repair issues and present them at the next meeting of the Board.

Annual Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 3:00PM

Prior to the call to order for the upcoming annual meeting, President John McKean presented the names of Claire Finnigan, Rod Loose, and Georgene Von Clasen to the Board for approval for the Nominating Committee. The Board approved.

A brief statement about the state of the park and the projects completed during the year was made by President John McKean.

The Nominating Committee retired to count the votes for four new board members.

The new Board members are:
Florene Cook,  John McKean,  Tom Repasky,  Mary Shipley
Congratulations to these people. Meeting was adjourned.

The new Board of Directors convene to elect officers for the 2012 -2013  year.    The results of that election:

President:                       Jessie Culbertson
First Vice President:       Ruby Mitchell
Second Vice President:   Arnie Von Clasen
Secretary:                       Clair Finnigan
Treasurer:                       Paul Brainich

It was suggested that the Standing Committees were to be appointed by the Board at a later date and posted in the new directory.    Meeting was adjourned.

***Obituaries***
It is sad to announce the passing of two of our residents during the month of February:
Lloyd Hedge lived on Douglas St. He is survived by his wife Roseana.
Gloria Snider lived on Benton St with her husband Greg.
Our sincere condolences to the families of  these two friends.

***PHBC   Newsletter March 2012***
Browsers
Every computer includes a browser Internet Explorer (IE) for accessing web sites. There are alternative browsers that are faster, safer, and less cumbersome to use and setup. Although there are at least 5-6 different browsers, only four of them are widely used. Google Chrome,  Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, and Safari. Safari is the most used on Apple computers but is available for Windows computers.

What modern browsers offer that IE has lagged are: tabs, sandbox (virus protection), performance, security, and comparability with current and planned Internet specifications. You do not lose your existing favorites and other saved information if you choose a new browser as they all support importing settings,  passwords, and such.

Because of the large installed base of IE, it was a favorite target of viruses.  IE had features that even seemed to encourage virus writers. Microsoft has plugged many of the holes but only if you are using their latest version.  Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Opera update themselves much more frequently than IE gets updates.

If you are running an older version of IE, it is now version 9 on Vista and Windows 7. XP can only run IE version 8. Now might be a good a good time to consider changing browsers especially if you are using Windows XP.  To determine the the version you are running, select the “help” menu button on the top bar or the “circle with a?” in it and then select “about Internet Explorer”.

I use both Firefox and Chrome but tend to use Chrome most of the time. Chrome is better against viruses. Most anti-virus software integrates well with Chrome and it is updated in the background without my needing to know.

For Firefox go to:   http://www.mozilla.org
For Chrome go to:   http://www.google.com/chrome
For Opera go to:   http://www.opera.com/
For Safari go to:   http://www.apple.com/safari/

For I E:   http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/downloads/ie

Next meeting will be at my home on March 8th at 2 pm
Next month we’ll explore email clients that can replace outlook and outlook express.

Tom Repasky.
3449 NE 35th St.      Phone 510-415-0247

***Ladies Luncheon***
The ladies luncheon will be held at Nana’s Irish Kitchen and Pub,
located at 613 SW 3rd St. in Nye Beach. Starting time is 1pm.

***Board Meeting***
Manager Paul reported that there are 7 houses for sale, with a lot of interest from
prospective buyers. He also reminded  residents to make sure they returned the ballots for the upcoming election. That election will be held on Wednesday, March 14th at 3pm.

Maintenance manager Bob said that the pagoda at the entrance to the park either needs to be fixed or removed. He said he would wait for a decision from the Board.

Architectural Chairman Arnie stated that a fence at 313 NE 35th St has been approved.

High Fives for February:
Marilyn Stevens & Arlon Gilliland
Thelma Platt
Bernice Smith
Rose & Stan Ebel

Winner of the Flowers:  Edith Branchfield

***Happenings***

Monday: Yarn Benders 1pm – 3pm.  Sewing & knitting. Call Pat Loose for location.
Ladies swim 3:00 pm
Tuesday: Monthly Board of Directors Meeting.  March 13th, at 10am at clubhouse.
Pinochle Club, 1pm, at the clubhouse.
Newport Library Outreach, 1pm to 3pm, at the clubhouse.
Wednesday: Ladies Luncheon,  Nana’s Pub in Nye Beach, 1pm.
Thursday: Quiddler, 1:30pm at the clubhouse.
Ladies Swim 3pm
Friday: Mah Jong, 1:30 pm -4pm
Saturday: Clubhouse Breakfast.  Next breakfast, March 10th,  serving 9am to 10am

**Community News**

* **Holiday Party ***
The annual holiday party held onDecember 13th was a great success. MarilynSpence, Georgine Von Clasen, Sue Philo andDiane Kelps decorated the clubhouse and decked out the tables as they do each year, adding to the party atmosphere. ArnieVonClasen, Social Club President,  handled the M C duties for the evening. Entertainment was offered by resident Jim Hoover and his group, Harbor Knights, and   resident Sue deBit and her group, Salt Water Taffy.  Tom Repasky added the piano background music as we ate and mixed. Everyone seemed to be getting into the holiday spirit, and with lots of great food the evening turned out to be a great success.

* **New Resident***
Jean Fredrikson has purchased the house at 338 NE 35th St. She is relocating fromEddyville. Jean is employed by SamaritanPacific Hospital Hospice as the coordinator. There will be some repairs to be made to the home, so she will not be moving in until January or February of 2012.

***Obituaries***
Pearl Burntrager just recently enjoyed her100th birthday party in November with family and friends.  She was very competitive at the things she enjoyed and apparently had no more challenges left. She passed away at home on December 22nd. Pearl was one of the old timers in PHBC and will be missed.  Our sympathies to Joan and her sister Merle.  There will be a grave-side service on December 29th at theWillamette National Cemetery in Portland.

***Christmas Lights***
Driving around the neighborhood duringthe holiday season evenings is extra special because of the Christmas lights and decorations of a number of residents.  Don & Pat Eriksen, Steve & Susan Harper, Jim & Betty Hoover, Dolly Kellison, Roberta Brainich, and  Arnie &Georgene Von Clasen were really into the spirit this year with wonderful yard displays. Thanks to all who participated in decorating their homes this year. It does make the park come to life in the holiday spirit.

*** Ladies Luncheon***
The Ladies Luncheon for January will be held at Mo’s Restaurant, 622 SW Bay Blvd.Starting time is 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January4th.

***Computer Tips – Anti-Virus***
As we all should know by now, never open a file that you didn’t expect, even if the file is from a friend. Never click on a free scan popup or website, never use your name for a password, and beware of anything  unsolicited that is offered for free. Be especially wary of any windows that pop up and claim your computer is infected. You should immediately scan it for additional viruses. Normal anti-virus  programs will alert you but will not suggest you perform a scan.       There are some anti-virus programs that are free. Two of the best are Avast from avast, comand AVG from avg.com. Both do an excellent job and are recommended by computer professionals and computer technology magazines. I use Avast and have used it for several years. It is very good at preventing viruses. Be aware that no program can protect your computer from your actions, but Avast does warn you that your actions could  harm your computer when installing new programs. Most anti-virus programs do a great job of preventing new infections; however, cleaning up old infections may require several programs and a skilled technician.     If you think your computer is infected, you could try to remove the virus yourself  but often that is more difficult than anticipated. You could take your computer to a repair shop or pay someone to come to your house. Generally it takes a technician  from 1-4 hours to completely clean an infected computer. Computers I have cleaned have had as many as 60 viruses. As with any repair work, be sure that you get references and know in advance how much they will charge.

Tom Repasky
3449 NE Benton St
510-415-0247

***Board Members Needed***
Applications for  positions on the PHBC Board of Directors must be turned in by January 15th. Qualifications to apply include being a property owner in the park, in good standing and willing to attend meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The forms may be picked up at the office.

**Board  Meeting**
The holiday and flu season took its toll on the board members this month with 5 people not able to attend the meeting. Absent were Dave Beckenholdt, Diane Coleman, Cliff Buchanan, Jack Haggerty and Ruby Mitchell.  Also, Gladys Snedecor, of the Oversight Committee was not present.

Manager Paul explained the financial statements for November and reported that it
was a good month for interest income and expenses. Profits were up.

Architectural Chairman, Arnie, reported that no request or complaints were received by
his committee this month. He said that 3 raccoons were caught this month making the
total 21. He also said that the yards were looking good. Compliments to the residents.

***100 Years and counting***
One of our last old timers (someone who moved in before 1980) reached a milestone on November 13th. Pearl Burntrager celebrated her100th birthday with family and friends. One of her daughters, Merle Antolik, traveled fromPennsylvania to be with her mom on this occasion.  Pearl played golf until she was in her 90s and won three different Agate Beach championships when she was in her 70s. She was also a formidable bridge player before giving up the game last year. She was one of the pioneers in the establishment of PHBC. She will continue to live in the park with daughter Joan.

***Winter Check List***
Because of the high wind gusts and the colder temperatures we have been experiencing,
residents need to do several winter checks on their homes:

1 Check the yard around the house to see if shingles have been blown off. If possible, have
someone climb up and do a visual inspection after a storm.

2 Make sure rain gutters are clear and operating properly. Make sure the wind has not pulled any of the sections loose.

3 Make sure outside hose bibs (water taps) have been properly insulated.

4 Check outside yard light regularly. If it is not on at night or is operating during the daylight hours, call Paul or Bob to get it fixed.

*** Ladies Luncheon***
The Ladies Luncheon for December will be  held at Agate Beach Hotel across the
highway from the park. Starting time is 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 7th.

***Blue Recycle Bins***
If you experience a problem with the wheels on the blue recycle bins, call Thompson
Sanitary Service at 541-265-7249.  They will send a repairman out to fix it at no charge.

***Obituaries ***
Leroy “Roy” Waters passed away on November 8th.  He is survived by his wife Sabine
and daughter Pat Smith. They had just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in September.
Roy was a World War ll hero, receiving several medals, ribbons and badges while serving in Europe.   He graduated from the University of Washington and was employed at General Electric for 35 years. Roy was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Diane Rochelle Creasy passed away on November  9th in Corvallis. She is survived by
her husband Butch and daughter Rhonda. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellsworth and Janet Wood, who also lived in  Pacific Homes Beach Club.
Diane was very active in the Emblem Club for several years and was a member the Grants Pass Emblem Club  #444.  She was a past Supreme President and chairman of laws. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, babysitting her grandchildren and spending time with her
dog, Gretchen.

***Classifieds***
Sewing machine & desk $50 Thread and misc items included Call 541-265-2551

***New Resident***
Brook Heart-Song now living at 3212 NE Douglas St is the newest edition to the park.
Brook has relocated from Salt Lake City where she recently sold her accounting practice to
retire and live near her sister Lee Smith, who lives at 3435 NE Douglas St.
Take a moment to welcome her into our park.

***Beware of Mail Scam***
Residents have been receiving an offer to carry insurance on the pipe that leads from the
water shut off to the house for $5 per month. It is highly unlikely that this pipe will break and is relatively inexpensive to repair if it does.

***Board  Meeting***
Treasurer Paul read the financial reports for the month of October 2011 and explained
income and various expenses for the month.  As the park manager,  Paul said that their were 11 homes for sale and that we should keep an eye on these
residences for any suspicious activity.
He also said that there were people knocking on doors through out the park telling
residents that they were taking a survey and were offering a $25 gift card to those who
participate. They turned out to be worth $5. These people were trying to sell vacuum
cleaners. Paul said that you should call police or the office if approached. Do not let them into your home.

Maintenance Manager Bob said that repairs were routine and nothing unusual to
report.
Arnie Von Clasen, Architectural and Grounds Chairman, reported one more raccoon
was caught making the total eighteen since the trapping began.

High Fives for November
Lloyd & Roseanna Hedge, 3417 NE Douglas St
Mike & Faith Holgate, 437 NE 35th St.
Richard & Delores Dixson, 450 NE 32nd St
Irene Black, 3359 NE Coos St.
Winner of the Flowers
George & Verna Forrest, 329 NE 32nd St

During the New Business portion of the meeting there was a motion to
approve the following :
Rod Loose Architectural Committee
Dick Mitchell Finance Committee
Sue Philo Security Committee
Rod Loose Nominating Committee
All were approved.

 * **Beware of Solicitors  ***
During the past week, we have had people in the park knocking on doors and offering a $25 gift certificate if the resident will take a few moments to answer a survey. Then, once they are in the house, they will try to demonstrate either vacuum cleaners or furnace filters. The unit that they use does a very good job during the presentation. Then comes the pressure. The vacuum is offered at $3,700 and when the resident declines, the offer is reduced to around $1,200. Luckily, none of the offers were accepted by our people.  When the park members went to redeem the certificate at the local Wal-Mart, they found that it was worth only $5.  Embarrassed by the event,  these three residents reported the incident to the park manager to pass on to the rest of our people.  This is a very good reminder to never let anyone try to conduct a sale, survey or demonstration on a door-to-door basis here in the community. If someone does knock on your door, tell them that soliciting in our neighborhood is against the rules, close the door and call the manager. You may want to call a neighbor or the park manager before opening the door if you think that the persons look suspicious.  The NO SOLICITING sign is posted at the entrance to the park.

**Halloween Potluck***
This year’s party brought out more costumed participants than any previous year in memory. And many of them were really good.  Walking away with first place was Pat Ericksen, second place went to Georgene VonClasen dressed as a 1960′s hippy. A tie for third place was shared by Don Eriksen and Lloyd Ragan.  This year’s assortment of costumes should give many ideas for next year’s contest. Entertainment was sung by a barbershop quartet from the Coastal Aires group led by resident Jim Hoover. This was a very fun event and a reminder that the  next potluck will be our annual Holiday party held on December 14th. No potlucks during the month of November.

*** Ladies Luncheon***
The Ladies Luncheon for November will be held at Georgie’s Beachside Grill, located at 744 SW Elizabeth St. Gathering time is 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November, 2nd. This restaurant has always been a PHBC favorite..

***New Residents***
Michael Jensen and Vicki Crane have moved in at 3432 NE Douglas St. They have relocated from the Taylor’s Landing area near the Alsea River.  Stop by and say hello to these very nice new people.

***New Gate***
Under the direction of Gary Hurley, the new gate on the RV park and trimmings dump has been installed. It looks great and should be a lot easier to use. Keep your same key to the area as the same lock will be used.

***Classifieds***
Upright Piano $75
Good condition Call 541-264-8296

**Board  Meeting**
Manager Paul reminded people to use the # sign before entering your code to enter the park after hours. Joyce Miller requested an extension on her deck, and it was approved. High Fives this month went to the following: Jean Rice, Manfred & Helga Groesch, Doreen Farnam, Ruth Hannan andDoris Hoover.  Winners of the flowers were Manfred and Helga Groesch. Janet Evans was nominated to serve onthe Oversight Committee, and the Board unanimously approved.
A letter was read to the Board by President John Mckean from a potential buyer of a home in the park requesting a waiver of the two dog rule. This person has four or five dogs and claimed that two were in- house dogs only.
A discussion followed and it was decided to not allow the buyer a waiver.

 * **New Food share Barrel ***
The Newport Food Pantry will open its doors to the public on Oct. 4th. The Pantry takes over the old emergency food box program run Warehouse. It will be one of six independently for decades at the Food Share of Lincoln County run emergency food pantries in the county that are partnered with Food Share and the Oregon Food Bank.
The USDA has recently announced that they are cutting back by 50% the amount of
food they give to food pantries like Newport. So it is more critical than ever that the community helps fight hunger by donating non-perishable food items.
The drop bin is located in the clubhouse near the give-away table. Buy an extra can of something next time at the store and help.

***Clubhouse Breakfast***
The first clubhouse breakfast for the 2011-2012 season is scheduled for Saturday the 8th of October. This social club fund raiser is a great way to start off the weekend. They will be serving from 9:00am to 10:00am. Cost is $4.00 per person. First time attendees are free.

*** Ladies Luncheon***
The Yummy Bowl Restaurant, located on South 101, in Newport, is where the second ladies luncheon of the year will be held. Gathering time is 1:00 pm on Wednesday,
October 5th. Mark your calendar
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***Natural Slug Killer***
Researchers at the US Department of Agriculture have found that nothing knocks out snails and slugs like caffeine. Even a weak cup of coffee kills nearly all snails and slugs within two days. The grounds alone are enough to back them away. Caffeine is considered safe, and may even qualify as organic.

***Meet & Greet***
New park residents Kristina Sheldon and Tom Rapasky are opening their home to
neighbors for a meet & greet to be held on Thursday, Oct. 13th, from 9:30am to 11:30am. They are located at 3449 NE Benton St. Go on over and say hi! What a great idea to get to know the neighborhood.

**Obituaries***
This past month has been a rather sad and tough month for us. Although not unexpected, the following have passed away:

William Otto
Judith Young
Helen Corwin

Our condolences to the families of these friends and neighbors.

**Board Meeting**
The monthly Board meeting was called to order on September 13th with all members and oversight committee present with the exception of Secretary Linda Hurley.

Treasurer Paul presented the financial statements for the month of August. He reported an operating loss of $1,554 and net investment income of $550 resulting in a net loss of $1,004.
Manager Paul reported that our regular mailman, Ron, has developed a rare lung disease and will probably not be back to work. He raised the bar when it came to service for our mail delivery and his upbeat personality will be missed.
The fence and gate project at the RV park has slowed down because of the delivery of the gate itself. Gary Hurley is out of town for about two weeks, and he is the installer of the gate.
The tree cutting in the common area between Coos and Douglas will continue as planned.
Flo Cook requested that the ground painted stop sign at the park exit be repainted.
Grounds Committee Chairman Arnie reported that Frank and Barbara Wilson have
requested that a low fence be constructed in their back yard to allow their dogs play outside.
Richard and Delores Dixson requested that the sunroom at the rear of their house be remodeled. They also requested that their house be painted. Colors were submitted to the committee.
All requests were approved by the committee.
Arnie also said that Sue Philo has resigned from the Grounds and Architectural
Committee. He thanked her for her time served. Replacing Sue will be Mick Tepolt who
has had time and experience with landscape and construction projects. He should be an excellent addition to the team.

High Fives for September
Gary Smith, 3320 NE Benton St.
Arlon Gilliland&Lyn Stevens, 3447 Douglas St.
Richard & Janet Fischer, 3323 NE Coos St.
Lee Smith, 3435 NE Douglas St.

Winner of the Flowers
Beverly French, 129 NE 33rd Street

**Community News**

* ** Fourth of July Celebration ***
With the weather cooperating, the parade started with approximately 30 people involved inthe annual march.  A police car, driven by JohnMcKean,  led the way and was followed by the sounds of a marching band where Joe Joncas rigged up amplifiers in the new maintenance truck.  Gene and Audrey Nelson made a float out of their Subaru and Roberta Brainich decorated her van to transport the now famous pinochle club.  Each year Flo Cook and her horse bring up the rear of the parade. Many residents, their grandchildren and their dogs were decorated to add color to the procession. Spectators number was the largest in recent memory.
As the parade wound down at the clubhouse,  marchers, residents and visitors were greeted with a picnic furnished by the PHBC Social Club. Chicken, hot dogs, salads, baked beans, chips, drinks and ice cream filled up the record number of attendees at this year’s festivities.   Many thanks go out to those that pitched in to make the holiday a success. They included:Gary & Linda Hurley, Sue Philo, Hot dog- RodLoose, Carol Hagel, Linda DeHaven, Delores Dixson, Scott &Carolyn Parker, Clair Finnigan and all the rest who helped with the picnic.

** So Long Ruth &William **
July 6th was a sad day for PHBC as theOttos loaded the last of their belongings for their move to The Dalles.  Family situations forced the couple to make the move. Ruth, who served on the Board ofDirectors and as Corporate Treasurer, will be difficult to replace.  She also served on theFinance Committee where her logical approach and sound advice saw the park through some difficult situations.
William served on several committees and helped organize the park bowling team where he carried the team’s highest average. Together Ruth and William hosted theTuesday night bridge games at the clubhouse.
So long and good luck to the Ottos. Theywill be greatly missed.
         
* **Obituary***
Jim Coleman, 70, passed away on Thursday, July 14th.  He was someone who helped his neighbors unselfishly. Jim will be missed by everyone .  He was a familiar sight walking his muzzled dog (Fritz) around the park several times a day. He served on the OversightCommittee for several years.  Jim and his teenage sweetheart Diane created one of the most beautiful yards in the community. Our condolences to Diane and the Coleman family.

*** New Fence Completed***
The new fence above the RV parking lot has been completed and has added a whole new look to the area. Thanks to the added help ofvolunteers Tom Creed and Gary Hurley, the fence was completed . The Architectural and Grounds Committee will decide on how to finish the narrow strip between the fence and the road.

***Speed Bump Installed***
At the entrance to the park, a new speedbump has been installed to discourage drivers from driving out of the park on the “in” lane. Hopefully this will slow down motorists both entering and leaving the area. Painting of the bump and other improvements to the entrance area are forthcoming. An addition  to the Pacific Homes sign stating “55 and older” has been added.

*** Yard Clean Up***
Thanks to all the park residents who have cleaned and beautified their  yards this past month. A number of outside park comments have been received.

***Board  Meeting***
Board member Clair Finnigan filled in for Secretary Linda Hurley who was out of town. Manager Paul read the financial report citing a $241 loss from operations and a $795 gain from investments Paul reminded that people were having some difficulty with the gate after 8pm  because they are not entering the # sign before entering their 4 digit code.

Architectural and Grounds ChairmanArnie Von Clasen said that more racoons have been sighted and that the traps have been set. He commented that the racoons can be vicious and injure or kill domestic pets.
High Fives for July
Lois Weidman, 331 NE 32nd St.
Chet &Carol Hagel, 3345 BentonSt
Mick&Cherie Clark, 3414 NE Avery St
Doris Hoover, 334 NE 32nd St.
Winner of The Flowers
Ken&Sharon Lowry, 3236 NE Douglas St

Nominating Chairperson Clair Finnigan recommended that Paul Brainich be presented to the Board to fill the vacancy left by Ruth Otto.  Arnie Von Clasen made a motion to install Paul as the new Board member and Treasurer. Dave Beckenholdt seconded and the motion passed with no negative votes.

Under the Old Business portion of the meeting,  Pat Loose said that the new fence on Douglas St. looked great, but that we now need to do something about the gate to the RV area.  Flo Cook suggested that a simpler one bar type gate would be a cheaper option. Delores Dixson asked about grass and plants along the new fence. The grounds committee was assigned to meet and review the situation and make a suggestion to the Board.
Under the New Business portion of the meeting, John McKean commented on  the volume and clarity  of the microphones and the speakers used in the clubhouse.  Manager Paul said that resident Joe Joncas would be contacted and they would address the problem.
Rod Loose requested that the Fir tree growing on park property behind his property be trimmed or removed. Other trees in the park also need attention and contractor John White has been contacted to estimate the cost.
There was a letter requesting a waiver of the two dog rule by a potential homeowner that has three dogs. The Board denied the request and Manager Paul was asked to answer the letter.

*** Happenings ***
Monday Yarn Benders 1:00 – 3:00pm to knit and sew. Call Pat Loose for location
Ladies Swim 3:00 pm

Tuesday Monthly Board of Directors Meeting August 9th , at 10:00am – clubhouse
Pinochle Club 1:00 pm clubhouse
Newport Library Outreach 1:00-3:00 pm clubhouse
Wednesday Ladies Luncheon  The next luncheon willbe held in September.   Ladies Swim 3:00pm
Monthly Potluck – The next potluck will be held in September Thursday Quiddler, meet at 1:30 Clubhouse
Ladies Swim 3:00 pm
Friday Mah Jongg 1:30-4:00 pm Clubhouse
Saturday  Clubhouse Breakfast Next breakfast will be held in September   Happy Summer!

**Community News**

* ** Mary Beckenholdt ***

A service of  remembrance and fellowship, with joy and thanksgiving for a beloved wife, mother, friend and neighbor.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Pacific Homes Beach Club House
2:00 pm

** Park-wide Garage Sale **
The June park-wide garage sale will beheld on Saturday the 18th.  Those who wish to combine their once-a-year sale with this event by opening  on Friday the 17th, should check in at the office. The front gate will be open at 7:00am on each of these days. Participants who would like to donate $2 toward the  advertising costs may do so at the clubhouse. Signs and/or balloons etc. should be placed in your front yards to indicate which homes will be participating.

***New Residents***
Please welcome to the park Verna Forrest and her son George who have moved in at 329 NE 32nd St.  They moved to Newport from Toledo.

***Contact Sheets***
It has been some time since we have updated the information sheets retained in the office. This  information is used to contact persons in case of an emergency to you or your property if you are not at home. This is strictly confidential and  voluntary.  It has proved to be very valuable during incidents in the past

***Obituaries***
Ralph Geil:   Ralph and Mary Lou moved into Pacific Homes in August of 2006. He was born in Brownsville Oregon.  In 1953, Ralph moved to Newport, where he was self employed as a contract logger, owning and managing Geil Logging until his retirement. Ralph was an avid golfer, who achieved two lifetime  holes in one. He loved sharing the natural beauty of the outdoors with his family. He passed away April 24, and  was preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou Geil in October of 2009.

Marge Dodd Passed away May 25. Margeand husband Clyde were one of the original couples to move into Pacific Homes Beach Club back in 1978. She served on the Board of Directors from 1989 until 2008 and was the President in 1996-1997. Marge was a colorful and vocal advocate for the park and could be seen daily in the clubhouse waving her cane at anyone out of line or who disagreed with her.
She was a one-of-a-kind original and will be deeply missed.

***Board Meeting***
Treasurer Ruth Otto reported a net operating profit of $149 for the month of April. Net investment income totaled $1,111, for a total net income of $1,260.

Manager Paul reported new residents had moved into 329 NE 32nd St. He also
mentioned that the new directories were available in the office.

Maintenance Manager Bob said that the new speed bump would be installed tomorrow if the weather permitted. He noted that flowers had been planted at the entrance to the park.

Architectural & Grounds Committee Chairman Arnie Von Clasen
reported that two backyard fences and a door installation had been approved by his
committee. He also mentioned that his committee, along with Manager Paul and Board
President John McKean, would be touring the park during this month for appearance and suggested repairs.

High Fives for May
Maria Jedovszky, 455 NE 35th St
Doreen Farnum, 3216 NE Coos
Irene Black, 3359 NE Coos
Kathleen Fogarty, 3224 NE Douglas

Winner of the Flowers
Lewis&Margaret Emmons, 3444 NE Douglas

Old Business :
During last month’s meeting, the Finance Committee was instructed to study the financial situation of the park and to make a recommendation to the Board as to the necessity of raising park fees. Manager Paul reported that after considering the rising costs of material and services and the proposed increase in water and
sewer fees, the committee suggested that the monthly fee be increased $7 starting July 1, 2011. The new rate would be $90 per month. A motion was made to accept the proposal and it passed unanimously.

New Business:
Arnie Von Clasen said that any new fences will be reviewed by the Architectural
Committee and the Park Manager. Neighbors will also be contacted, and if there are issues, they will be brought before the Board.

A letter to the Board from resident Linda Hurley was read and discussed. It addressed issues such as RV storage, parking on the street at night, care giver questions and pet regulations.
It was decided that complaints about RV conditions should be directed to the
Architectural committee. If not able to be resolved at that level, they will be submitted to the Board for action.
The issue of the number of dogs allowed in a residence was discussed. Diane Coleman.
made a motion to limit the number of dogs allowed in a residence to two with the
stipulation that those owners who have more at this time will be  grandfathered in.  It was seconded by Claire Finnigan. Dave Beckenholdt and Jessie Culbertson voted no. Jack Haggerty declined to vote.  The motion was passed.

Overnight street parking was addressed. Manager Paul said that occasionally a visitor will slip by and others will be given a short period of time to remove a disabled vehicle. He said that this happens so infrequently that it is not a concern.

*** Happenings ***

Monday
Yarn Benders 1:00 – 3:00pm to knit
and sew. Call Pat Loose for location
Ladies Swim 3:00 pm
Tuesday
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
June 14th, at 10:00am – clubhouse
Pinochle Club 1:00 pm clubhouse
Newport Library Outreach
1:00-3:00 pm clubhouse
Wednesday
Ladies Luncheon  The next luncheon will be
held in September.
Ladies Swim 3:00pm
Monthly Potluck – The next potluck will be
held in September
Thursday
Quiddler, meet at 1:30 Clubhouse
Ladies Swim 3:00 pm
Friday
Mah Jongg 1:30-4:00 pm Clubhouse
Saturday
Clubhouse Breakfast
Next breakfast will be held in September

Happy Summer!

** Douglas Street Fence Project **
During the last few weeks, as the rains would allow, contractor John White has been cutting, chipping and removing the bushes along the top of the RV park. This removal project should be completed by the end of April. At that time the new fence along the edge will be erected and hopefully finished by the middle of May, weather permitting.  A drawing of the fence is on display on the counter in the clubhouse.

*** Obituaries***
< During the month of April, PHBC experienced the passing of three of our residents.  We extend our condolences to the friends and families of
the following:
Kay Nash      Born in Corvallis, Kay grew up in Nashville, OR. which was named for her family. She attended Oregon State University where she graduated in 1947 with a degree in physical education.  Kay was an active league bowler and also served on the Oregon State Women’s Bowling Association Board.  She and her bridge partner had often taken first or second place in the Thursday Senior Center bridge group. She was a regular pinochle player at the clubhouse on Tuesday afternoons.
Kay passed away Saturday, April 9th and services were held Saturday, April 16th at the St. Stephens Church.

Ed Branchfield        Ed was born and raised in Illinois.  Ed and his wife Edith were married for 64 years.  He had been a lawyer for 66 years. His career included 21 years in general practice, two terms in the State Legislature, legal advisor to Gov. Tom McCall, Judge of the Oregon Court of Appeals and Chief Counsel for Higher Education. He served on the PHBC Board from 1997-2004, and was our Board President in 1998-99. He fully enjoyed whatever role he was filling.
Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 7th
at 11am.
Paul Cross      Paul had lived in the park since September of 2010. He and his wife Yvette had been married for 32 years. He enjoyed working in his home shop and loved to go fishing. He generously supplied several residents with fresh fish that
he had caught and cut. Paul volunteered at the Newport food share.
No services are planned.

***Ladies Luncheon***
The next ladies luncheon will be held at the Chowder Bowl Restaurant in
Nye Beach on Wednesday, May 4th, at 1pm.

***New Park Directories***
The 2011-2012 directories are now available at the office. Please destroy your old book or bring it in, and we will have it shredded. We do not want these available outside the park.

*** Yard Cleanup***
As the weather starts to improve (hopefully), it will expose the weeds that need to be removed and the bushes that need trimming. This may be the time to start planning your spring cleanup.
Starting in May, the grounds committee and park manager will start their monthly tours around the streets to make suggestions to residents about the condition of the yards as provided by Article V Section 3 of the CC&Rs.

***Dog Alert***

More and more complaints of dog owners not picking up after their pets have been reported in the past month. While most owners ave been very responsible in picking up and disposing of dog waste, apparently there are some that don’t.  It is very important that all residents be aware of dog walkers and report any violation of the rules and regulations concerning proper dog procedures. Please report to the manager any violation as you see it happen, as that is the time to correct these bad habits. Very little can be done if reported a day or two later. Dog owners, you have the most to lose if restrictions are imposed.

***Classifieds***
For sale:
Cemetery lot at Eureka Cemetery on south slope.
Antique upright piano, engraving, excellent condition.
Typewriter, electric, Smith Corona, in good condition, $5

See Elaine Zaske
3358 NE Benton St

***Board  Meeting***

Treasurer Ruth Otto reported the financial results of March 2011. The operation of the park showed a net gain of $117 and interest from investments netted $947 for a total income of $1,064 for March 2011.

Manager Paul reported 9 homes for sale, with two in the process of closing.

Park Maintenance Manager Bob Spence said that the second speed bump at the exit to the park has been removed and that a new bump will be installed on the entry side as soon as weather permits. He reported that Coast Tree and Lawn has been hired to remove the bushes on Douglas St. to make way for the fence to be installed there.

Arnie Von Clasen, Grounds CommitteeChairman, responded to a suggestion to look into wind power for  PHBC made at last month’s meeting. He said that many regulations and levels of approval must be met.  It would take a long time to break even from the expense of installation.

High Fives for April
Butch & Diane Creasy, 448 NE 35th
Doris Hoover, 334 NE 32nd
Stan & Rose Ebel, 232 NE 33rd
Joyce Miller, 164 NE 35th
Winner of the Flowers
Janet Evans, 227 NE 33rd

Under the Old Business portion of the meeting, a park fee rate increase was discussed. President John McKean requested that the Finance Committee study the situation and and bring a report to next month’s meeting.

Under the New Business portion, the front gate beautification project was brought  up and was reported to be on hold until the weather improves.

There are several accounts in arrears as to park fees, and the Board voted to approach Vial Fotheringham  LLP to handle the collection of these accounts.  There is a one time fee of $250.  The Board unanimously approved a motion to go ahead with the service.

**Community News**

*** Annual Board of Directors Election***

The annual Board of Directors meetingwas held on March 9th.  This was the last official action as  president for Dave Beckenholdt who turned the gavel over  to newly elected president John Mckean.  John was unanimously voted in by the new Board of Directors.   The other officers  remained  the same. All were elected unanimously. They are:

First Vice President,       Arnie Von Clasen
Second Vice President,   Diane Coleman
Secretary,                         Linda Hurley
Treasurer,                        Ruth Otto

There were two outgoing members of theBoard who did not seek re-election.  Jim Hoover and Diana Truitt are owed many thanks for their years of service to the community.
Four members were elected for a threeyear term. They are newcomers Jessie Culbertson and  Ruby Mitchell and incumbents Arnie Von Clasen and Diane Coleman. President Dave Beckenholdt gave the annual report of progress for the past year as follows:
Installation of a new gate at the entrance to the park.
Major repairs to the south side of theclubhouse.
A new pickup truck for the maintenancedepartment.
A blacktop coating to sections of the roads.
A telephone tree for automatic calls to theresidents.
A new PHBC web site installed.
A new toilet installed in the women’s rest room.
A new section of perimeter fencing installed in the northeast section of the park
New coffee cups and new kitchen equipment for breakfasts.
Also noted was the PHBC decals appliedto the  new coffee cups by Ruth Otto as a giftfrom the bridge club.

A new NominatingCommittee  comprised of Claire Finnigan, Rod Loose and GeorgineVon Clasen was appointed.

                               *** A Letter to the Editor ***

A frequent walker of the park has noted the following:

Residents, workmen and visitors should be askedto properly dispose of cigarette butts.

Remind everyone that the speed limit is 15mph

Due to wild weather, residents should check their gutters and roofs. Quite a few shingles are scattered around the park.

***Community Garage Sale***

Has been scheduled for Saturday June 18, from  9 to 3.  Start cleaning out all that old stuff and get it ready to market. In the past, this has been a real  good opportunity to unload all that merchandise that has been sitting around in the garage and storage room for years.

***Tsunami***

With the March 11th tsunami sounding yet another wake up call that a disaster of some kind could target the central Oregon coast, we still seem to be unprepared to respond adequately to that kind of catastrophe. It would be a good idea to check the list prepared on page 4 of this newsletter to see how many items you have at your disposal should an emergency situation develop.  Remember, the experts say that it is not a question of if,  it is a question of when a disaster will come and these  items will become critical.

**Ladies Luncheon***

The ladies luncheon for April will be at the Sizzler. Meet there Wednesday,  April 6th at 1pm.

***Margie Dodd***

As most of you know Marge has been convalescing in the Portland or Salem area after recent surgery.  Her recovery period is expected to take quite awhile. Her exact address is not known. For  those who have wondered  how to contact or send cards to her, here is the address;

Marge Dodd
c/o Judy Gilmore
1460 Rafael St. N.
Salem, OR.   97303

***Board  Meeting***

Prior to the annual meeting which was held on Wednesday, the last regular monthly meeting for the current Board members was held on Tuesday, March 8th.

Treasurer Ruth Otto reported a net loss from operations of $924 and a net gain from investments of $205 for a total net loss of $719.

Manager Paul reported 13 homes have sold in the past 12 months, with one about to close before the end of March.  Maintenance Manager Bob produced a drawing by Arlon Gilliland of the proposed fence along the east side of Douglas St above the RV park. His estimates for the material would run close to $1,100.  With a contractor to remove the bushes and labor to install the fence, the project would run close to $2,000.

Architectural and Grounds chairmanArnie said that a request to replace windows and siding at 416 NE 32nd had been approved. He also replied to a letter written by resident Gary Hurley as to standards and city codes for fences.

High Fives for March

Lee Smith, 3212 NE Douglas
Ken & Sharon Lowry, 3236 NE Douglas
Jean Rice, 153 NE 35th Street
Lois Weidman, 331 NE 32nd Street

Winner of the Flowers

Kathy Nikirk, 443 NE 35th Street

Under the Old Business section of the meeting, Bob discussed the bids for adding a speed bump to the entrance side of the gate to slow the  exiting traffic currently using that lane. Lowest bid for a 10′ x 2′ wide section would cost $500. And then by removing the second speed bump on the exit side of the gate residents, hopefully, would use this lane to leave the park.

There was also much discussion about the security the gate affords by being up or down during the daytime hours.  Under the New Business section of the meeting Diane Coleman made a motion to go ahead with the fence  project on Douglas St. This motion  passed unanimously.  Manager Paul, representing the finance committee,  gave an explanation of the budget for the next year. He said because of forecasted losses, the Board might consider a monthly fee increase in the near future to cover increasing costs.  If passed, this would be the second increase in the last 14 years. There  were several comments about a more gradual increase. Suggestions were made that the Board should take time in reviewing the situation over the next few sessions.

Resident Christy Yelton suggested we look into wind power as way to cut costs.  She offered to research the issue and report back to the Board.

*** Happenings ***

Monday
Yarn Benders 1:00 – 3:00pm to knit
and sew. Call Pat Loose for location
Ladies Swim 3:00 pm

Tuesday
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
April 12th, at 10:00am – clubhouse Pinochle Club 1:00 pm clubhouse
Newport Library Outreach 1:00-3:00 pm clubhouse

Wednesday
Ladies Luncheon  The next luncheon will   be held on
Wed., April 6th at the Sizzler Steakhouse at at 1:00 pm.
Ladies Swim 3:00pm
Monthly Potluck – The next potluck will be held on
Wednesday, 27th at 5:30 pm at the clubhouse. All
welcome

Thursday
Quiddler, meet at 1:30 Clubhouse
Ladies swim 3:00 pm

Friday
Mah Jongg 1:30-4:00 pm Clubhouse

Saturday

Clubhouse Breakfast
Next breakfast will be held on April 9th
Served from 9:00 am to 10:00 am