BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONThe Board of Directors election isJanuary 24, 2013 at 12:00 noon.Shortly, you will be receiving yourofficial ballot. Please make sureto return your ballot with yourvote for the candidate(s) of yourchoice. All homeowners areurged to promptly vote whenballots are received. Then returnyour ballot via first class mail inmid‐December or drop it off inperson at The Lodge. Instructionsfor voting and returning theballot and other election issueswill be reviewed in detail in theofficial ballot mailing.It is important to vote, if only tomake sure we establish quorumas the election process isexpensive and time consuming. Ifquorum is not reached, anadditional mailing needs to bescheduled at considerableexpense.We thank you in advance for yourcooperation.

December 8, 2012 from 2:00 pmto 4:00 pm, the Board will besponsoring a Holiday Open House.Please celebrate the Holidayseason by visiting with your FourSeasons neighbors and friends.This is a free event, meant topromote friendship and meetingnew neighbors amongst ourcommunity. Residents only. Sorry,no guests for this affair.Ann Ransom will be providingseasonal harp music for yourenjoyment.Holiday goodies will be offeredwith Afan’s Bistro putting out anawesome menu.Buffet will include: Fruit Tray

Display, Vegetable Crudite,Assorted California Rolls, SwedishMeat Balls, Chicken Skewers,Stuffed Mushrooms, StuffedPotato Skins, Bruschetta and aCarving Station featuring LondonBroil. Top that off with a “SweetsStation” and you have all themakings of a wonderful afternoonof socializing and tummytemptations. Coffee, tea andwater are also being served.This is a huge success every yearand we grow in attendance. Sosave the date and plan on joiningus for an amazing afternoon. Ifwe are lucky, we can persuadethe Fire Department to come andpick up the Toys during the event.

FOUR SEASONS RESIDENTS’ OPEN HOUSE

Gate Key FobsDue to Members using the East andWest pools after the 10pm closing,Management has been directed bythe Board to install new timerdevices to lock down the gatesafter 10pm, starting on Dec 1st.2012. You will be able to exit butwill not be able to enter after thattime. The hours the gates will belocked are from: 10pm – 5am.Please feel free to call the office ifyou have any questions, and thankyou for understanding the stepswe must take to insure the safetyof our Members.

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Champagne Bingo

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Community News

Holiday Lighting andDecoration Reminder

Seasonal Christmas/Holiday decorativelighting and decorationsmay be installedwithout ArchitecturalCommittee review.Christmas/Holidaylights shall bepermitted no earlierthan Thanksgiving andmust be removed nolater than January 31st.Thank you for yourcooperation.

REMINDER OF GUESTPOLICY

Many of the residents arehaving guests over theholiday season. Rememberto check your guests in atThe Lodge at the frontdesk each day they will beusing the facilities.Guests may be leftunaccompanied by theresident if at least oneperson is over 21 years ofage; however, guests(including familymembers) may not use theComputer Room, Gym orLocker Rooms. Guestsmust be 14 or older to usethe Billiards/Card Room.There are many amenitiesDirectory Changes

Start the new year byupdating yourinformation in ourCommunity ResidentDirectory. Make sure allyour phone numbersare current and checkany other data to makesure we have the mostup‐to‐date information.

Thank you.

that can be used byresidents and guests: Wii,games including Scrabble,Uno, Yahtzee, Dominos,Cribbage, puzzles, cardsand more.  We have outdoor courtswith equipment that canbe checked out includingcroquet, horseshoes,bocce ball, shuffleboard,basketball and more.TVs are available and wehave a wonderful library.Please check your Rulesand Regulations documentfor a complete listing ofall rules.Thank you for yourcooperation.

Save the Date!February 9th brings a Wellness and Lifestyle Expo to TheLodge. We’ll be having entertainment, tote bags, healthscans, speakers, pet and health samples, door prizes,charity walk on our walking trail and much, much more.More information will be forthcoming in the nextmonths. Keep your eyes open for more blast emails andnewsletter articles about this exciting day event.

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Bake Off

Focus Newsletter DisclaimerThe K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Palm Springs Community Association, Inc., accepts no responsibilityfor content, accuracy or opinion, express or implied, of articles, announcements or advertisements inthis publication. Inclusion of advertisements does not carry any endorsement, actual or implied, forthe product or service advertised. The K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Palm Springs CommunityAssociation, Inc., does not accept responsibility or liability for damage occasioned through use ofproducts or services advertised herein. All submitted items are subject to editing. The contents of thisnewsletter including all text, photographs and its website, are protected by copyright and may not bereproduced or reprinted without the express permission of the K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at PalmSprings Community Association, Inc.

Holiday HoursThe LodgeChristmas

Monday, December 24, 2012Lodge Closes 4:00 PM

Tuesday, December 25, 2012Lodge Closed

Wednesday, December 26, 2012Lodge Opens 9:00 AM

New YearMonday, December 31, 2012

Lodge Closes 4:00 PM (Open for NewYears Party; more info to come)

Tuesday, January 1, 2013Lodge Closed

Wednesday, January 2, 2013Lodge Opens 9:00 AM

Volume 35 NovemberResident Directory is

now available.

BAKE OFFOur Bake Off on Saturday,September 27th wasanother big success. All thecontestants were on top oftheir game for this eventand the judging tallieswere very close. Bill Barrycame in 1st place with hisRaspberry Pecan CoconutBars. Pat Ellerd had asimilar entry with herCoconut Date Bars, taking2nd place. Scott Hindmantook 3rd place with hisGhirardelli ChocolateBrownies.

RASPBERRY, PECAN &COCONUT BARSRecipe By: Bill BarryYield: Yield: 24 Bars

Ingredients:1/2 cup butter ormargarine1/2 cup brown sugar1 cup flour2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup brown sugar3 tbls flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla1 cup coconut3/4 cup raspberry

preserves1 tsp water1 cup pecans, choppedDirections:Preheat oven to 325ºFirst Layer:• combine "1st layer"ingredients• press into a a glass pan(approximately 7" x 11") •bake about 25 minutesSecond Layer:(prepare while 1st layer isbaking)• combine "2nd layer"ingredients• spread mixture onto baked1st layer while it's still warm •bake an additional 17 minutes• take out of the oven;quickly add 3rd layerThird Layer:• while 2nd layer is baking,mix together & warmraspberry preserves and waterin microwave • spreadraspberry/water mixture ontobaked 2nd layer while it's stillwarm • sprinkle choppedpecans on to raspberry/watermixture; pat‐down slightly •bake an additional 5 minutes

Remove from oven and cutinto bars when completelycooled.

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Dinner and a MovieDecember 29, 2012

5:00 Dinner6:00 Movie

Don’t forget Dinner and a Movie onDecember 29, 2012. The Bistro will beserving up Salmon Filet and ChickenMarsala at 5:00 pm and after dinner, at6:00 “Bad Santa” will be playing for yourviewing pleasure. Feel guilty while youlaugh at the raucous behavior of Willie T.Stokes, a washed‐up, wise‐crackingDepartment Store Santa who can't help butbe more naughty than nice. Underneath his ill‐fitting red suit, Willie is actually asafecracker who makes one big score every year‐‐on Christmas Eve. As shoppershead home from the mall, this Santa and his ingenious Elf‐‐Willie's midget partner‐in‐crime Marcus‐‐crack the store safe and make off with their own holiday stash.But then comes Phoenix. Here Santa and his Elf find their annual heist endangeredby a pesky store manager, a savvy mall detective, a sexy Santa fan and an innocentbut beleaguered 8‐year‐old misfit who decides to believe that Willie‐‐asintoxicated, acid‐tongued and felonious as he seems to be‐‐is the real Santa he'sbeen seeking.

"Bad Santa" Trailer

Residents of Four SeasonsThe Social Committee will be selling tickets for a gift raffle at the Holiday Open House onDecember 8, 2012. Prizes will include donated gift certificates and gift baskets. The SocialCommittee will donate 100% of the raffle proceeds to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.Thank You,The Social Committee

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Worldy Wisdom

Aphorism #3 Keep Matters for a Time in Suspense.Admiration at their novelty heightens the value of your achievements, It is bothuseless and insipid to play with the cards on the table. If you do not declareyourself immediately, you arouse expectation, especially when the importance ofyour position makes you the object of general attention. Mix a little mystery witheverything, and the very mystery arouses veneration. And when you explain, benot too explicit, just as you do not expose your inmost thoughts in ordinaryintercourse. Cautious silence is the holy of holies of worldly wisdom. A resolutiondeclared is never highly thought of; it only leaves room for criticism. And if ithappens to fail, you are doubly unfortunate. Besides you imitate the Divine waywhen you cause men to wonder and watch.

WHITE ELEPHANT BINGO 

Friday, January 18, 20137:00 pm

Lodge Game Room  Don’t forget! White Elephant Bingo is on January 18, 2013 at 7:00 pm.  Bring a wrapped gift that you don’t want or need (the funnier the better,) andwe will play as many games as we have gifts. The usual $5 fee for playing doesn’tapply for this evening’s fun and entertainment. Our games last a year brought lots of guffaws and laughs. BYOB.

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There is still time to donate to ourannual Food and Toy Drive. We don’thave our usual toy donations yet thisyear and our contributions look a littlesparse. We usually have 2‐3 full boxesby this time. The toys will be pickedup by the Palm Springs FireDepartment at our Holiday Open Houseon Saturday, December 8, 2012 from2:00 till 4:00. The guys usually comeover early to pick up the toys. You canbring your donation any time beforethat pick‐up.These drives benefit underprivilegedchildren in Palm Springs and TheDesert Aids Project on Sunrise andVista Chino.The Toy Drive is done in conjunctionwith the Palm Springs FireDepartment, who hand out the toys toour local disadvantaged children andteens. The guys from the FireDepartment are so appreciative, as arethe families we are able to help. Thisyear they reminded us not to forgetthe pre‐teens and teens. Some goodideas for them are gift certificates tolocal restaurants, Wal‐Mart, Target andother stores, music and jewelry. Please

be thinking of others when you are doing your holidayshopping and see things on sale. Please do not wrapyour donations.The Food Drive benefits the Desert Aids Project andthey are requesting non‐perishables and also personalhygiene products. Toothpaste, toothbrushes,deodorant, toilet paper, etc. are always good ideas.Pasta, canned goods, soups, snacks, spaghetti sauceand cereal are all good ideas for food donations. Theneed is great and we can help so much if we donate asa group. It doesn’t have to be a burden to any oneperson if we all bring in a small amount. If you havethe capability of doing more, it would be greatlyappreciated.

Thank you so much.

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Emergency Preparedness

As this article is being written ithas been two weeks since Sandyhit the east coast. Thedevastation is heartbreaking, theloss of life, environmental impactand property damage plays acrossthe news broadcast nightly. Ourthoughts and prayers go out tothe folks back there and to ourresidents who have family andfriends in the impacted area.We will hear, over the course ofthe next few weeks a continualstream of reports on the lessonslearned from Sandy and how toprepare for the next big storm.Thank god we do not live in ahurricane area. But unlike Sandy,when our big natural disaster hitswe will not have the benefit of aweek’s notice. Television andnewspapers will not track ournatural disaster. Stores will notstock up on generators andsupplies ahead of the storm forpeople to purchase. There will beno pre‐event evacuations to getout of harm’s way. One secondafter we hear about our next bigdisaster it will be too late to startplanning.But we can watch the events onthe east coast and gain someinformation. At this point power

is still out in much of the region.This impacts everything in ourlives, ability to pump gasoline,process ATM and credit cardpurchases, recharge our phones,provide air conditioning andheating. The impact ontransportation basic logisticsaffects both the ability for peopleto leave and supplies to bebrought into the area. So much ofwhat we see on the news reportswill be duplicated in our next bignatural disaster. We will continueto hear much discussion aboutthe lack of government response.The truth is they are doing whatthey can and it takes time torespond to events of this nature.It may make for good televisionreporting but this is the reality ofthe situation and if our answer toplanning for the next big one is toexpect the government to bail usout then shame on us.Of course the message is clear. Ifyou have not started to plan, nowis the time. If you have started toplan, good for you, keep up thegood work and continue to reviewand expand your plans.In the Four Seasons we have anexcellent response plan that isbased on one simple concept. We

are all in this together and wehave to take care of each otherwhile we wait for a professionalresponse, and as we see withSandy it will be several days ifnot weeks. It is based on theneed for residents to have bothpersonal plans in place as well asparticipate in the communitywide efforts. There are severalresponse teams associated withour community teams, there issomething for everyone to doregardless of your background ortraining. Please be part of thesolution, learn what you can doand how to help yourself, yourfamily and your community. Inthe future there will be a seriesof informational meetings set upto review plans, these will beposted in the Focus and on theNextdoor site. Plan on attendingand in the meantime if you haveany questions regarding the FourSeasons Emergency PreparednessPlan you can contact Jim Crottsat 760‐333‐6195 orjccrotts@hotmail.com.Let’s all learn the lessons ofSandy and not fall into the trap ofthe famous quote “those who donot learn from history aredoomed to repeat it”.

Four Seasons Emergency Preparedness Committee

Lessons from Sandy~Jim Crotts

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Association would need to put upa sizeable deposit and then beresponsible for all usage. If anydamage resulted from the Board’sactions, like a water pipe breakfor example, then the Associationwould be strictly liable for anyand all damages. Also, if any ofour staff or vendors were injuredon the property, we would beheld libel, including workers’compensation damages. TheBoard may also hire a gardener tomaintain the property, but westill have on‐going trespassissues, liability due to an injuryor damage, a possible workers’compensation claim and, after allof that, the chances of collectingfrom the Owner is little or none.Legal counsel on these matters is,and always has been, not totrespass unless it is anemergency. The exposure to thepotential liability is not worthassuming.A new law passed just recentlyrequiring banks that foreclose ona property to register as the newowner of record. The Board ishopeful that the new recordingrequirement will enable them torequire banks to maintainforeclosed properties and to paymonthly assessments.The Board does place liens onproperties that have beenabandoned, or have unpaid fines.Such liens cannot be ignored.People who purchase these homesin a short sale have to deal with

the Board on the liens. A fairlypopular solution is for Owners orbuyers to reach out to the Boardto find a settlement. In thesecases the Board may provide apayment plan that meets allparties’ requirements.Depending on the circumstances,the Board may reduce theamount of fines or interest inorder to get a qualified, payingOwner into the property.Unfortunately, the more commoncircumstance is that the Ownerhas insufficient assets to keep theproperty and will go bankrupt.They surrender their assets inorder to be forgiven their debts,and everyone loses.Obviously, problems cannot beresolved in all cases until thehome acquires a new Owner but,compared to some other HOAs,we are very fortunate that wehave so few homes in distress.

~Robyn MaceriRules & Regulations Committee

HOA 101, Article #3HOA

In Article #2 we said that wewould continue writing abouthomes that are not in compliancewith architectural standards, andparticularly about homes thathave been abandoned,foreclosed, etc. So here we go.By law, the Board has theauthority to foreclose on a home.For example, if a non‐compliantOwner is taken to Superior Court,and loses (which they always do),and still nothing is done to comeinto compliance, the Board mayforeclose on the home. Thereason why it hasn’t been done asyet is because the equity in theaffected homes is less than theoutstanding mortgage. With aBoard‐generated foreclosure, theAssociation would gain a housebut also a huge liability. As homeprices rise, however, this maybecome an attractive option.In addition to Owners who refuseto abide by our rules andregulations, we also have housesthat are unoccupied and havebeen abandoned. A whole newset of problems arises and it is nolonger just a landscape issue.The property is not owned by theAssociation.Our Board, staff and vendors cango on property that has beenabandoned; however, unless it isan emergency it constitutes whatis called a “legal trespass.” TheBoard may have the water andelectricity turned on, but the

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Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes,floods and other natural disastersseem to be in the news a lot. I'vebeen watching the coveragefollowing hurricane Sandy. Amongother things, people have beencoping with the loss of their homes,a lack of electricity andtransportation constraints —including subway shutdowns and longwaits in line for gasoline.If you have a chronic medicalcondition, including diabetes, you'reespecially vulnerable during suchdisasters. Daily routine and regularmeals are important for good bloodsugar control. The disruption inroutine and the stress from thechaotic nature of a disaster canadversely affect your diabetesmanagement and your health. And ifyou take insulin, you likely need itevery day, often multiple times aday, to keep blood sugars in balance.During a disaster, you might not haveyour usual access to your health careproviders, medications, medicalsupplies or all of these. For thesereasons, it's important to beprepared, before a disaster isimminent.The American Association of ClinicalEndocrinologists recommends thatyou include the following items andinformation in a disasterpreparedness kit that's insulated andwaterproof:

• List of all medical conditions andprior surgeries

• Information about your diabetes,including past and presentmedications, any adversereactions to medications, andpresent diabetes complications

• List of your health careproviders and their contactinformation

• Letter from your diabetes healthcare provider detailing yourmost recent diabetes regimen(especially for insulin), as wellas your most recent lab results

• List of all your medications, yourpharmacy and all activeprescription information andeligible refills

• 30‐day supply of your diabetesand other medications, includinginsulin if you take insulin, oraldiabetes medications and aglucagon emergency kit (ifprescribed)

• Glucose tabs or other treatmentfor low blood glucose

• Blood glucose testing supplies,including lancets, test stripsand, preferably, at least twoblood glucose testing meters —be sure test strips haven'texpired, and keep freshbatteries for the meters

• Cooler and at least fourrefreezable gel packs for storinginsulin (don't use dry ice) — youmight also consider including afew extra insulin cooling casesfor use during a power outage

• Empty plastic bottles or a sharpscontainer for syringes, needlesand lancet disposal

If you use an insulin pump, I'd alsorecommend keeping extra infusionsupplies and batteries in the kit.In addition, consider keeping thesegenerally recommended supplies onhand in case of a disaster oremergency.

• Emergency radio with freshbatteries

• Flashlight with extra batteries• Cell phone• Pencil and pad of paper• Candles and matches• Whistle• First‐aid kit• Female sanitary supplies• Copy of health insurance cards• Heavy work or garden gloves• Important family documents

(e.g., titles, birth certificates)• Two‐ to four‐week supply of

water for each personThings To Remember

If coping with a disaster, keep inmind how it might affect yourdiabetes. Stress, as you know, canlead to high blood sugar. Mealtimesare usually erratic during a disaster,and that can also cause changes inyour blood sugar, especially if youtake oral medications or insulin.Changes in activity, such as repairingdamages or doing cleanup withoutstopping for a snack, can lower yourblood glucose. Or, if your bloodglucose is over 250 mg/dL (13.9mmol/L), excessive exercise oractivity can cause your blood glucoseto rise even higher.In addition to keeping an eye on yourblood sugar management, alwayswear protective clothing and sturdyshoes, and check your feet daily forirritation, blisters, sores or infection.Things like contaminated flood waterand disaster debris can increase yourrisk for injury.

Disaster Preparedness When You Have Diabetes~By Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.

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New Year's Eve

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White Elephant Bingo

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He woke suddenly andcompletely. It was four o'clock,the hour at which his father hadalways called him to get up andhelp with the milking. Strangehow the habits of his youth clungto him still! Fifty years ago, andhis father had been dead forthirty years, and yet he waked atfour o'clock in the morning. Hehad trained himself to turn overand go to sleep, but this morningit was Christmas, he did not tryto sleep.Why did he feel so awake tonight?He slipped back in time, as he didso easily nowadays. He wasfifteen years old and still on hisfather's farm. He loved his father.He had not known it until one daya few days before Christmas,when he had overheard what hisfather was saying to his mother."Mary, I hate to call Rob in themornings. He's growing so fastand he needs his sleep. If youcould see how he sleeps when Igo in to wake him up! I wish Icould manage alone.""Well, you can't, Adam." Hismother's voice was brisk."Besides, he isn't a child anymore.It's time he took his turn.""Yes," his father said slowly. "But Isure do hate to wake him."When he heard these words,something in him spoke: hisfather loved him! He had neverthought of that before, taking forgranted the tie of their blood.Neither his father nor his mothertalked about loving their

children‐‐they had no time forsuch things. There was always somuch to do on the farm.Now that he knew his fatherloved him, there would be noloitering in the mornings andhaving to be called again. He gotup after that, stumbling blindly inhis sleep, and pulled on hisclothes, his eyes shut, but he gotup.And then on the night beforeChristmas, that year when he wasfifteen, he lay for a few minutesthinking about the next day. Theywere poor, and most of theexcitement was in the turkeythey had raised themselves andmince pies his mother made. Hissisters sewed presents and hismother and father always boughthim something he needed, notonly a warm jacket, maybe, butsomething more, such as a book.And he saved and bought themeach something, too.He wished, that Christmas whenhe was fifteen, he had a betterpresent for his father. As usual hehad gone to the ten‐cent storeand bought a tie. It had seemednice enough until he lay thinkingthe night before Christmas. Helooked out of his attic window,the stars were bright."Dad," he had once asked whenhe was a little boy, "What is astable?""It's just a barn," his father hadreplied, "like ours."Then Jesus had been born in a

barn, and to a barn the shepherdshad come...

The thought struck him like asilver dagger. Why should he notgive his father a special gift too,out there in the barn? He couldget up early, earlier than fouro'clock, and he could creep intothe barn and get all the milkingdone. He'd do it alone, milk andclean up, and then when hisfather went in to start themilking he'd see it all done. Andhe would know who had done it.He laughed to himself as he gazedat the stars. It was what he woulddo, and he musn't sleep toosound.He must have waked twentytimes, scratching a match to lookeach time to look at his old watch‐‐ midnight, and half past one,and then two o'clock.At a quarter to three he got upand put on his clothes. He creptdownstairs, careful of the creakyboards, and let himself out. Thecows looked at him, sleepy andsurprised. It was early for them,too.

Christmas Day in the Morning By Pearl S. Buck

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He had never milked all alonebefore, but it seemed almosteasy. He kept thinking about hisfather's surprise. His father wouldcome in and get him, saying thathe would get things started whileRob was getting dressed. He'd goto the barn, open the door, andthen he'd go get the two bigempty milk cans. But theywouldn't be waiting or empty,they'd be standing in the milk‐house, filled."What the‐‐," he could hear hisfather exclaiming.He smiled and milked steadily,two strong streams rushing intothe pail, frothing and fragrant.The task went more easily thanhe had ever known it to gobefore. Milking for once was not achore. It was something else, agift to his father who loved him.He finished, the two milk canswere full, and he covered themand closed the milk‐house doorcarefully, making sure of thelatch.Back in his room he had only aminute to pull off his clothes inthe darkness and jump into bed,for he heard his father up. He putthe covers over his head tosilence his quick breathing. Thedoor opened."Rob!" His father called. "We haveto get up, son, even if it isChristmas.""Aw‐right," he said sleepily.The door closed and he lay still,

laughing to himself. In just a fewminutes his father would know.His dancing heart was ready tojump from his body.The minutes were endless ‐‐ ten,fifteen, he did not know howmany ‐‐ and he heard his father'sfootsteps again. The door openedand he lay still."Rob!""Yes, Dad‐‐"His father was laughing, a queersobbing sort of laugh."Thought you'd fool me, did you?"His father was standing by hisbed, feeling for him, pulling awaythe cover."It's for Christmas, Dad!"He found his father and clutchedhim in a great hug. He felt hisfather's arms go around him. Itwas dark and they could not seeeach other's faces."Son, I thank you. Nobody everdid a nicer thing‐‐""Oh, Dad, I want you to know ‐‐ Ido want to be good!" The wordsbroke from him of their own will.He did not know what to say. Hisheart was bursting with love.He got up and pulled on hisclothes again and they went downto the Christmas tree. Oh what aChristmas, and how his heart hadnearly burst again with shynessand pride as his father told hismother and made the younger

children listen about how he,Rob, had got up all by himself."The best Christmas gift I everhad, and I'll remember it, sonevery year on Christmas morning,so long as I live."They had both remembered it,and now that his father was dead,he remembered it alone: thatblessed Christmas dawn when,alone with the cows in the barn,he had made his first gift of truelove.This Christmas he wanted towrite a card to his wife and tellher how much he loved her, ithad been a long time since hehad really told her, although heloved her in a very special way,much more than he ever hadwhen they were young. He hadbeen fortunate that she hadloved him. Ah, that was the truejoy of life, the ability to love.Love was still alive in him, it stillwas.It occured to him suddenly that itwas alive because long ago it hadbeen born in him when he knewhis father loved him. That was it:Love alone could awaken love.And he could give the gift againand again.This morning, thisblessed Christmas morning, hewould give it to his beloved wife.He could write it down in a letterfor her to read and keep forever.He went to his desk and began hislove letter to his wife: My dearestlove...Such a happy, happy Christmas!

Christmas Day in the Morning By Pearl S. Buck

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EXECUTIVEBOARDMEETING9:00 AMThursday

December 27, 20121:00 PMTuesday

January 22, 2013

AnnualMeeting12:00 NoonThursdayJanuary 24, 2013

Open SessionImmediately

followingAnnual Meeting

ARCHITECTURALDonald RichroathChairpersonJudy CrottsVice ChairpersonSecretaryRobert SaenzJames FogartyBoard Liaison

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDiana GracePresidentSheilah ItsonVice PresidentJames FogartySecretaryRoger BallTreasurerChet PaniqueCraig SilverKen WongBoard Liaison

COMMON AREA LANDSCAPECy HegerichChairpersonDeanna SparksVice ChairpersonPat EllerdSecretaryChase BurkePeter IntravartoloJames FogartyBoard Liaison

2nd Monday

COMMUNITY ACCESSCONTROLDick JewellChairpersonRoger ConwayVice ChairpersonBrian BoeckmanSecretaryBill CombsDick BergstromThomas JenkinsDiana GraceBoard Liaison

2nd Thursday

FACILITIESRichard PiassoliChairpersonThomas JenkinsVice ChairpersonBrian BoeckmanSecretaryTom AlexanderChuck BustosCraig SilverBoard Liaison

2nd Wednesday

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSJim Crotts ‐ ChairCal RahmannInventory ControlGary de RousseauSecretaryJim BayleDiana GraceBonnie HonohanAl JacksonJanna JoosRoss WillourChet PaniqueBoard Liaison

FINANCEBill RobertsChairpersonJim WettonVice ChairpersonRick HobkirkSecretaryJim KresgeRoger BallBoard Liaison

3rd Tuesday

NEWSLETTERVictor RanieriEditor, Photo Editor,WebmasterPam SatterfieldAssistant EditorJim WettonTreasurerPeter IntravartoloSecretarySheilah ItsonBoard Liason

2nd Wednesday

SOCIALMarian MartinezChairpersonDavid SchlegelVice ChairpersonLyn WrightTreasurerPeter IntravartoloSecretaryRic KeiselRobert SaenzDiana GraceBoard Liaison

1st Tuesday

RULES AND REGULATIONSRobyn MaceriChairpersonThomas JenkinsVice ChairpersonJeanne BlackburnSecretaryGloria KappBrian BoeckmanDavid SchlegelRoger BallBoard Liaison

2nd Tuesday

FOUR SEASONS AT PALM SPRINGSCOMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

BOARD AND COMMITTEES

Board and Committees

Refrigerator Rag

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