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Published monthly bySKP Saguaro Co-op, Benson, AZ

December 2016

Meet Your NewFacilities Manager

Bob StreeterBob and his wife, Lin, have come to Benson

from Wyoming. Bob tells us, “I have ranched thebig part of my life and also worked in the oilfieldand heavy industry as a welder / fitter, oilfieldtruck driver, maintenance and management….I am handy with tools, industrious and fastidious.Anything worth doing is worth doing well.”

Welcome to SKP Saguaro Co-op, Bob andLin Streeter!

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One View From the BoardWhat a busy year it has been! These are

highlights of some of the exciting accomplishments.Founders Park has moved from a group’s vision toan actual place where social hours and parties areheld. This group is now in the process of going for“Committee” status. An independent “Color Group”helped the Architectural Committee come up withapproved color chips for casitas. Both incidenceswere accomplished by Leaseholders with a visionand willingness to see it come to fruition.

The Landscape Committee’s visions areincredible as they come to life. Thanks to a verysuccessful Yard Sale, Christmas Auction, FoodAuction, and dinners last season, the CactusWrens had the money to fund the Oasis GardenProject. Adopt-a-Plant was a huge success. Nowthe Committee is working on the Mesquite Grove.We have become known for all the plants thatattract pollinators.

The WiFi system is installed and improvementsare being made as I write this. I have frequentcontact with that committee so am very aware ofhow hard they are working to make us all happywith our service. My computer could receive thesignal but could not return a signal. The equipmentI purchased to enable that cost me less than twomonths of my ATT service.

A very good rental year will allow us to fund theClubhouse roof and HVAC system without goingfor a special assessment. This Board agonizedover how to fund this needed maintenance andimprovement. Scheduling the Chat BEFORE theBoard Meeting allowed public input from many

individuals before some tough decisions had to bemade by your Board. We have had a lot of positiveresponse to this format. The idea came from aleaseholder, not the Board. We do listen!

The Election Committee had a wonderful ideathis year to have those thinking about running forthe Board meet with two current and one pastBoard members. There was a great turnout for thatand as a participant, I love the idea. I would loveto congratulate and thank those running for theboard by name but as I write this, the deadlinehasn’t been reached. If I have any words ofwisdom for those who have the courage to run, Ibelieve two of the most important traits are theability to listen and to be patient. Come withenthusiasm, come with visions, come withwillingness to learn. Understand that change forchange sake is a waste of time. If something workswell, leave it alone. Use your energy for changefor the good of the corporation. Remember,change is great but it takes time. After all, some ofus seniors need time to think about and digest newideas.

This will be the last column I will write as aBoard member. I have loved my time on the Board,have learned a lot but not everything, and have atremendous appreciation for what it takes to makeus the best Co-op in the system. It is the hardwork of many volunteers on committees andthe un-committees that makes us shine. Thankyou for all you do!

Carole MelanderMember of the Board

Community VolunteersAre you volunteering in the community? Last year’s community section of the Annual Report was

full of exciting reports from those volunteering in our Benson community. It was an eye opener to manyabout what opportunities were available. I have the privilege of coordinating that section again this year.Please let us know what you are doing. Send your report to my old Board address:saguarosecretarycarole@gmail.com. I would like to have those reports by December 15 if possible,but no later than December 31.

Carole Melander

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Landscaping Lessons - PollinatorsWe’ve all heard Rita Kingma and the Landscape

Committee talking about “pollinators.” Perhaps wehave thought, “That must be important, but why?”

Tom Goode (Lot #41) explains the what andwhy of pollinators and pollinating in this article,which will be continued next month in the Januaryissue of Saguaro News.

Pollinators in theSKP Saguaro Co-op

First, some basic terminology. Pollen is a finepowder of microscopic particles from the maleflower that can fertilize the female flower to produceseed. Pollen is produced by anthers, the malereproductive organs found in most flowering plants.A pollinator is an agent, such as an insect, thatpollinates flowers. Pollination occurs when pollenis moved within flowers or carried from flower toflower by pollinating agents (pollinators) such asbirds, most bees, bats, butterflies, moths, beetles,or other animals, or by the wind. A pollinizer is theplant that is the source of pollen for the pollinationprocess. Nectar is a sweet substance, producedby some plants to attract pollinators such as bees,butterflies and hummingbirds. Bees collect nectarand make it into honey. While collecting the nectar,pollinators accidentally transfer pollen from maleflowers to female flowers. Nectar plants, as theterm would suggest, are sources of nectar. Hostplants provide food for the larval stages(caterpillars) of various butterflies; for example,without Milkweed, there would be no Monarchcaterpillars, resulting in no Monarch butterflies.

The Sonoran Desert Region of Arizona,California, and Sonora, Mexico, is one of the richestareas in the world for native flowering plants. Thereare about 3,900 vascular plant species known fromthe state of Arizona. Accompanying this amazingfloral diversity is an equally impressive diversity ofinsect and vertebrate pollinators. Most of our desertplants are adapted to pollination by native bees,while other have adaptations that attract beetles,flies, wasps, butterflies, and moths, as well asvertebrates, including hummingbirds and bats. Afew cast their fate to the breezes and rely on wind

to move their pollen between plants. Jojoba,triangleleaf bursage, and canyon ragweed are allwind-pollinated.

When selecting plants for a pollinator-friendlyyard or garden, every effort should be made toobtain native plants. Research has shown thatnative plants are much more attractive to pollinatorsthan non-natives, so planting natives in your yardwill supply pollinators with the nutrition they needto thrive. Natives are also well adapted to survivein a particular geographic area according to theclimate, soils, rainfall and availability of pollinatorsand seed dispersers. And because they areindigenous to a specific region, native plantsusually require less maintenance and arewelcomed by wildlife, serving an important role inthe local ecosystem.

Pollinators play a vital role in flowering plantreproduction and in the production of most fruitsand vegetables. While some flowers are self-pollinating, most require the assistance of apollinator to bring pollen from another plant of thesame species to be deposited on the stigmas. Thebiggest and best seeds—and strongest seedlings—result from pollination and subsequent fertilizationwith pollen from an unrelated father plant. Withoutthe help of pollinators most plants cannot producethe fruits and seeds that we eat and that eventuallyare used to produce new plants. No bees, no food,it’s that simple. That is why the recent demise inhoney bee populations is of great concern.

Examples of crops that are pollinated includetomatoes, apples, squash, and almonds. The fruitsand seeds of flowering plants are an important foodsource for people and wildlife. In the United Statesalone, pollination by honey bees contributed tomore than $19 billion of crops in 2010, accordingto the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It’s no secretthat several studies have found that honey beepopulations, which are not native to North America,and some other wild pollinators are declining.Theories for the decline include diseases, pesticideuse, parasites and habitat loss or change in thelandscape in which they live. So these hard-workingcreatures need help and support to survive.

See “Pollinators” on Page 4

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There are many things that the Co-oplandscape team has done and continues tomaintain that provide sources of nectar (food) andhabitat. One superb example of this is the OasisGarden, constructed earlier this year on the eastside of the clubhouse. The Garden has a varietyof plants that provide nectar for bees and otherpollinators. A bee house has been placed on theslope near the Garden, providing shelter for Masonbees. In addition, the fountain provides a sourceof water, vital to the pollination process, for thevarious pollinators. During the hot weather of thepast summer, the small rocks surrounding thefountain were damp with the spray from thefountain. Bees and butterflies were constantly onthese rocks getting the water required to carry onthe process. Additionally, our Oasis Garden givesCo-op members and guests a beautiful space tosit and relax and, at the same time, observe naturehard at work.

Bumblebees and many solitary bees nest inthe ground and need open patches of bare soil.Dead wood provides nesting areas for a variety ofpollinators such as some bees, wasps, beetles andants. Many solitary bees will nest in the pith ofstems and twigs.

You can also create man-made nesting sites.For anyone who would like to build a bee house,the Mother Nature Network has a good article, Howto build a hotel for wild bees. The link to that siteis:http://www.mnn.com/your-home/organic-farming-gardening/stories/how-build-hotel-wild-bees. Asdescribed at that site, these are not hard to make;from using a bundle of bamboo cut to a desiredlength (an advantage here is that it’s alreadyhollow), to drilling holes of a certain diameter anddepth in a block of untreated wood. As with manythings, these can be made much more elaborate,if one so desires. Mount the bee house on a postor the side of a building. An ideal place would beunder the eaves of a garage or shed, which givessome protection from the rain.

Bee houses, such as those erected in a fewplaces in the Co-op, attract the Blue OrchardMason bee (Osmia lignaria). Mason bees aresolitary creatures, as opposed to honey bees whichare social creatures that swarm and live in clusters.A Mason bee is capable of as much pollinating as120 honey bees. The bee houses here in the parkdo not attract the Africanized honey bees which arebecoming more and more prevalent.

“Pollinators” will be continuedin the January issue of Saguaro News

PollinatorsContinued from page 3

Gift Wrapping Party

Come join us in theClubhouse Tuesday, Decem-ber 13, at 1:00pm to help wrapall the gifts for Benson’s fosterchildren. Wait until you seewhat your generous donationsbought! Watch Channel 5 andthe Clubhouse bulletin board

for the total amount of money donated. It is amazing.Bring tape, scissors and a pen. Thank you!

The Foster Children and Special NeedsSeniors Committee

Foster Children and Special NeedsSeniors Christmas

Doug Miller and Friends put on a wonderfuolperformance and raised $1,182. THANK YOU toDoug and everyone who has donated talent andmoney. What a wonderful expression of ourSKPs’ caring and sharing.

The Foster Children and Special NeedsSeniors Committee

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All About the Clubhouse

● December 2 - Tree-lighting Ceremony● December 3 - Rudy Bernal and his “Back-to-

Back” band will play for your dancing pleasurestarting at 7:00pm.

● December 4 - Ice Cream Social. See article,page 6.

● December 7 - Christmas Auction. See article,page 5.

● December 10 - The Elliotts. Benson’s own ElliottFamily Band will return for their annualperformance at 7:00pm. The band is made upof mostly family members who harmonize theirway through classic western and original songs.

● December 13 - Christmas Gift Wrapping forFoster Children. See article, page 4.

● December 16 - Cabaret Singers ChristmasConcert. See article in the next column.

● December 17 - An all-time favorite dance band,the Retro Rockets at 7:00pm

● December 22 - Brown Bag Party. Start shoppingfor gift ideas to exchange at the Brown BagParty starting at 4:30pm. Each gift should costaround $10 and be secured in a plain brownpaper bag or wrapper. You will be asked toprovide a name badge for each gift you brought.Badges will be randomly drawn one at a time.When your name is drawn, you may choose agift that has been opened by anotherparticipant, or you may take your chances andpick an unopened gift. Be aware that others maycovet and steal your gift as the eveningprogresses,

● December 25 - Christmas Dinner. Groupssharing dinner will be formed as usual viasign-up sheets posted in the Clubhouse.Christmas Dinner will begin at 2:00pm.

● December 31 - New Year’s Eve. Enjoy a finedinner and dance the night away with JukeboxJunquies from 8:00pm until midnight.

Ingrid Kluegel and Marilyn WixClubhouse Co-Chairs

Holiday Events Cabaret SingersSet aside some December dates for enjoying

Christmas music.

Caroling - Friday, Dec. 2, 4:00pm

All are welcome to jointhe Cabaret Singers inserenading our parkSKPs and guests. Awagon will be availablefor those who prefer notto walk and sing. .Afterwards, at 5:30pm,

gather with us for a potluck followed by the lightingof the Christmas trees and desserts.

Christmas Program - Friday, Dec. 16, 5:30pmCome at 5:30pm bringing finger foods! The

music program follows the food at 6:30 PM. Stayfor a special snack at intermission & the secondpart of the program, featuring spiritual music.

This fall we welcomed Terry Seifert fromPearce, who is directing our singers. She is a choirdirector at St. Raphael Church here in Benson.Glad to have you leading us, Terry.

The Cabaret Singers practice on Mondays andWednesdays from 10:15am to 11:30am. Any newmusic lovers are always welcome to join us inenjoying many kinds of songs.

Marian Binder Sylvia Wrenn

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Annual Christmas AuctionOur annual Christmas Auction is just days

away, and you don’t want to miss it! Mark yourcalendar for Wednesday, December 7, and set youralarm that day for 1:00pm for the preview. Theactual auction begins at 2:00pm

Donations for the Christmas Auction will beaccepted through Tuesday, December 6. Bringyour new (not used, not even slightly used) items,marked with your name and lot number, to Lot #178and drop them in the big blue bin.

Then watch for December 7, when they willmagically turn into $$$$ for the Cactus Wrens.

There will be two separateauctions. One will be a silentauction, the other a noisy one withour own comedy team of BrianTratner as the auctioneer andMary B as Vanna White. Beprepared also for a gustatorytreat: Sloppy Joes, served at4:00pm by our wonderful kitchenstaff.

Pam SanorSusan Phelps.

December Ice Cream Social

Our Ice Cream Social this month will be heldSunday, December 4, at 7:00pm in the Clubhouse.We will be honoring all December and Junebirthdays and anniversaries by providing free icecream! All others will pay 50 cents per scoop.

We provide several flavors of ice cream, a fewtreats and sugar-free ice cream. Come a bit earlyso we can begin our feast promptly at 7:00.

As always, please bring your own bowl andspoon to cut down on kitchen cleanup. Also, pleasepay with nothing larger than a one dollar bill.

Jan Petring

Founders Park Wish ListHappy Hours have gotten so popular that the

Pavilion’s chair supply is running out more oftenthan not. With cooler weather at hand, most socialgatherings will likely be returning to the Clubhouse.

However, thinking ahead to a beautiful springand a return of happy hours, block parties and otherfun events at the Pavilion, there are some gaps itwould be nice to fill including developing the patioextension and providing a restroom facility. Manyleaseholders and guests in the co-op have alreadymade generous cash and in-kind contributions toFounders Park, but these are a few more items thatwould be most welcome and always gratefullyaccepted:

Sturdy Patio ChairsFirst Aid KitPA System

New 8 foot White Folding Tablesand

Cash donationsPlease see any Founders Park member if you

have questions or need more information. Thankyou for your consideration.

Lee PeaseFounders Park Secretary

Congratulations to this year’s candidates forthe Co-op Board of Directors. They are, inalphabetical order: Kay Fischer, Jeff King andBurke Pease.

Leaseholders should have received, or willvery soon receive, your ballots. Please review theinstructions and return your ballots either to thewhite ballot box in the office or via the mail.

Results will be announced at the AnnualMeeting on Thursday, February 2, 2017.

Pat MooreElection Committee Chair

Election Committee Report

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LandscapingThis past month, through generous resident

donations and a lot of hard work by our landscapingvolunteers, we installed an additional arch atMesquite Grove and enclosed the grove in abeautiful split rail fence. We are have also installeda sail shade and two additional barrel planters inthe same area. We are designing this area as amoonlight garden, and will be adding solar lightingto encourage nighttime use. Thank you, Bev Bobo,for organizing the Halloween party raffle to benefitthe garden, and thanks to everyone whoparticipated. The proceeds, $327, will be used toupgrade seating in the future. Stop by and checkout this new fun place to commune with nature.

Another place to enjoy the Arizona night skiesis the Oasis Garden. The fountain is now lit by solarlights and looks gorgeous. A new large pot hasbeen added with a crepe myrtle tree as its focalpoint.

Three Co-op members: Dave Leister, MikeLenney and Rita Kingma, recently attended anerosion control workshop in Sierra Vista. Theinformation was valuable, and we even got to movesome rocks -- okay, a lot of rocks. In days to come,we will try to incorporate strategies to renew theCo-op’s land through strategic erosion controlstructures and the use of plant materials.

In addition to our special projects, there hasbeen a flurry of pruning, raking, and weeding byour dedicated, hardworking, and skilled committeemembers. The work is ongoing but the results arebeing noticed by residents and communitymembers. In mid-November we hosted CochiseCounty’s Master Gardener monthly meeting. Weshowed them our Oasis Garden presentation anda slideshow about the fountain’s construction.Afterward, we took our eleven guests on alandscaping tour of the park. They were impressed!One person said, “I didn't know an RV park couldlook like this.”

The Landscape Committee is doing yard workonly on individual lots that are under transfer or asdirected by the Board of Directors. Routine yardwork is still the responsibility of individualleaseholders. This can be an opportunity forneighbors and friends to help each other. Maybeyard work could be exchanged for a meal, dogwalking, a craft gift or some other creative bartering.However you get the work done, please know thatyour efforts are appreciated in keeping this park sobeautiful.

Rita KingmaLandscaping Co-Chairf

With our 90 to 100 volunteers, how could wenot have our most successful Yard Sale yet?Adding in Terry Traver’s and Ingrid Kluegel’s Coffeeand Donut sale, to which they donated the coffeeand cups, we came to a grand total of $5,061. Howgreat is that???

Thank you, thank you, thank you to each andevery one of you who helped with collecting,moving, setting up and pricing the stuff, withhanging flyers and advertising, with keeping asharp eye about the Co-op on Saturday, withcashiering and also to those with the ignobly namedjob of “pile watchers” (you know who you are).

Yard Sale NewsThanks to Mary B for keeping the sale moving withher microphone announcements, too.

With the 2016 Yard Sale in the rearview mirrorthe Yard Sale crew is on a well deserved vacation.The container is closed for receiving donations untilJanuary. Please hold your items until then or takethem to one of the Benson thrift shops. Do notleave items next to the container. They will just sitout in the weather and be unsightly. We’llannounce the container re-opening date onChannel 5.

So this is the 2016 Yard Sale crew signing offuntil we begin anew in 2017.

Pam and SusanThe Yard Sale Ladies

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Helping HandsHelping Hands is up and running since our

return. It is good to see so many people back, aswell as our new leaseholders and guests. OurCommittee meets every third Tuesday at 9:00amin Rooms 1 and 2 in the Clubhouse. New membersare always welcome. Let us remind you, allrequests for help are confidential and no permanentrecords are kept.

Have you had your flu shot? If not, do so assoon as possible

The Helping Handslending closet has beencleaned and updated thanksto Lisa Sweelssen and MaryBrandt. Borrowed equipmentmust be cleaned very wellbefore returning it to ourCoordinator.

We held Loretta Williams’ “Celebration of Life”on November 11 at the Clubhouse. We are mostfortunate to be in this park with so many willingpeople that make these events very special for thefamily. Thank you to Sandy McGinnis, LisaSweelssen and crew. Loretta had coordinated theBlood Drive for many years. Now Lisa Sweelssenhas taken on this task. Let’s get out and give bloodin memory of Loretta on December 10. Watchchannel 5 for details.

The Food Auction, sponsored by HelpingHands, is scheduled for February 18, 2017. Bethinking about what you can concoct for the auction!

Anyone who is unable to participate in theChristmas dinner and would like your mealdelivered to your lot, please contact our DecemberCoordinator. Check channel 5 for details.

Our next meeting will be December 21 at9:00am in Rooms 1 and 2 in the Clubhouse. If youwould like to be a part of this special group pleasecheck us out.

A very Merry Christmas and Blessed New Yearto all.

Norma Schwarting and Bonnie Berglund Helping Hands Co-Chairs

SKP Saguaro Co-op BusinessTwo orders of Co-op business need to be taken

care of through publication in Saguaro News.A new Founders Park Committee is being

formed. The Board of Directors requires that theguidelines of the new committee be posted in theClubhouse and published in this newsletter. TheFounders Park Committee guidelines are found onpage 9 of this issue. Leaseholders are urged toreview the guidelines, and to forward anycomments to the Board Secretary, Andre Bernard.

Secondly, the Board has requested changes inthe Architectural Committee Rules and Guidelinesthat were posted last Spring. Consequently thoseRules and Guidelines must once again be postedand published. They will be found beginning onpage 10 of this issue. Anyone wishing to commenton these changes may forward comments to theBoard Secretary.

Jerry LeRoy, Editor

Blood Drive

Our next Red Cross blood drive will be held atthe Clubhouse on Saturday, December 10, from8:00 in the morning until 2:30pm. This is our chanceto make a difference, save a life, help someoneheal. The need is constant, the gratificationimmediate.

For more information or to make anappointment to donate, please get in touch with meat 928-499-8941.

Lisa SweelssonBlood Drive Coordinator

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SKP SAGUARO CO-OPGeneral Rules and Guidelines for Committees

March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017

1. All committee actions shall be accordance with the Co-op’s bylaws and rules.2. All committee members are appointed by the Board of Directors.3. Only leaseholders may be committee officers. Leaseholders have voting privileges and non-leaseholders may

have voting privileges on specified committees.4. No co-leaseholders of a Board member may serve as a committee officer on specified committees.5. At the annual organizational meeting, the committee officers will be elected by a majority of committee

members present. Meetings are open to all leaseholders. Agendas (when used) and minutes shall be submittedto the Board Liaison and Board Alternate.

6. Any new rule that applies to the leaseholder must (1) be reviewed by the Bylaws Committee to determine if it isin compliance with the bylaws; (2) sent to the Rules Committee to determine if it meets rules standards; (3) beposted on the Clubhouse bulletin board for 60 days and published in the Co-op Newsletter for two issues by thecommittee requesting change in order to allow time for feedback; and (4) be revised if necessary and sent to theBoard of Directors for action.

7. Thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Membership Meeting, each committee will submit an annual report forinclusion in the Annual Report.

8. No committee officer, member, or committee as a whole may enter into a contract in the name of the Co-op.9. Should a committee member miss three (3) consecutive meetings without prior notice and/or cause, the

committee shall assume the member has resigned. In such instances, the committee will recommend areplacement to the Board of Directors.

10. The Chair or Co-Chair or someone appointed by the Chair is required to be present in the park October 15through March.

Revised 2/23/16 cm

FOUNDERS PARK COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To develop, maintain and improve the area designated as Founders Park, including the pavilion. Tocoordinate a reservation calendar for special events such as, but not limited to, block parties, potlucks, and holidaycelebrations for residents and guests of the SKP Saguaro Co-op.

Responsibilities:1. Review all proposals for additions to Founders Park including securing bids on specified projects as needed.2. Promote use of the park facilities to leaseholders and guests.3. Establish policies for use of Founders Park, including the requirement to follow the proper reservation

procedures.4. Establish policies for groups holding special events that they are required to perform their own set-up and

clean-up of the area.5. Make recommendations to the Board of Directors as necessary.6. Coordinate with other committees as needed – particularly Facilities and Landscaping.

Typical tasks and/or Unusual Aspects:1. Interest in providing an attractive and enjoyable outdoor venue for Co-op activities.2. Ability to work well with others both within and outside the committee if necessary, as well as the ability to work

independently within the guidelines that may be assigned on specific tasks or projects.

Organization: Committee Open to: Leaseholders and guests1. Membership: No more than fifteen (15) members, plus alternates and adjunct members.2. Term: Unlimited, subject to Chair and Board approval.3. Officers: Two (2) Co-Chairs, one (1) Secretary and one (1) Bookkeeper4. Meetings: Monthly, October through March and others as needed.5 Quorum: One-Half of the committee plus 1 to include one officer. In the absence of an Officer, the

attendees shall elect a Temporary Chairperson from the membership.

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SKP Saguaro Co-op600 East Saguaro DriveBenson, Arizona 85602Phone: 520-586-7343FAX: 520-586-4683

SkpSaguaro@gmail.comwww.SkpSaguaro.org

Office ManagerTisha Luzadder520-586-7343

Facilities ManagerBob Streeter

520-686-0009Lot 222

Saguaro News EditorJerry LeRoy

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Clubhouse Scheduling and CalendarMarilyn Wix

Reminders from TishaThe key cabinet in the office is getting full.Please come by and check the keys we have

on the hook for your lot, rig and casita. Maybe wedon't need all of them.

Make sure you are using your assigned spacein the storage lot. If you are not using your storagesite at all, please let the office know, as we coulduse the extra sites.

There are three 6 by 8 foot storage lockersavailable for $35 a month.

There is lots of training going on right now, aswehave four new volunteers: Mary Brandt, MaureenCarrsyn, Cyndi Guerrini and Ginny Stein. Pleasebe patient with our trainees, and give them achance to help with your needs.

Happy Holidays from your Office Manager andstaff!

Tisha LuzadderOffice Manager

Do You Know?The speed limit in the park is 15 mph. Once you

get outside the gate, you’re on your own.Dogs and cats while in the park but off your lot

are required to be on a leash.All meetings advertised on Channel 5 are open

meetings, and anyone in the park can attend.“Cactus Wrens” are every SKP in the park at

any given time.Two of the best things we have here are autumn

sunrises and autumn sunsets.If you want to use the Clubhouse, check the

schedule with Marilyn Wix. If you want to use thePavilion, check with Lee Pease for availability.

If you want a hard but thankless volunteer job,be a Saguaro News proofreader. This issue hasbeen a bear. (Just kidding. My wife does a greatjob; I just get it messed up AFTER she finishes!