Villa Monterey III Newsletter Inside this issue: Are All Things Old, Historic? 2 Villa Monterey Historical Documents 2-5 Children at Our Pool 6 Help w/ Water Emergencies 6 Birthdays 7 Bridge Between VM III & VM IV 7 In Memoriam - Lois Eckert 7 Brain Teasers Back Dates to Remember Back Ramada Piggy Bank 6 A Ditty By Betty Peterson 6 June/July 2008 September 6th, 10 a.m.—Coffee at the Ramada V M III Letter From Your Board Letter From Your Board Letter From Your Board Letter From Your Board I n June the Board held a special election regarding changing the rule that governs the number of affirmative votes needed to amend our CC&Rs. The voting deadline is now past, and the vast majority voted to amend the rule. Going forward “51% of those that vote”, will determine the outcome of an election (given sufficient ballots are returned). We appreciate all of you who took a moment to consider the issue and return your ballot. P alm trees have been trimmed. In years past we’ve elected to have the work done in May; this year, however, we did the work in June. That change was made to avoid the additional expense incurred when a tree sprouts after the trimming and the trimmer needs to return for follow-up work. Our trees do shed and litter our yards and pool, so we appreciate your patience in order to save expense. T he Board is taking a summer break. However, if a need arises we are available. Board meetings will resume in September. We have a new resident at 7706 E. Thornwood—Pat Reasbeck. After growning up and attending school in Minnesota, Pat moved to Arizona in 2004 to be closer to her sister and mom, who live in Mesa. Pat graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Consumer Protection. She is currently employed by Discount Tire and works in north Scottsdale. Her interests are travel and baseball. She is an avid Minnesota Twins fan, but says she “may be” open to switching her allegiance to our AZ Diamondbacks ☺. Welcome to the Hood Welcome to the Hood Welcome to the Hood Welcome to the Hood We have a new resident at 4818 N. 76th Place—Linda Hurley. Like so many of us, Linda is a transplant from cold country. She grew up in NY City, then moved to our country’s capital in 1988. From Washington DC she relocated to Baltimore and later moved to Phoe- nix (which she now considers a permanent move). Linda holds a full time position as an Executive Assistant to the CEO of a company that designs & operates data centers. When free time presents itself, she busies herself with interior design. She says her new house is a great opportunity to express herself, and although there are things to do, she is in no hurry. Welcome to the Hood Welcome to the Hood Welcome to the Hood Welcome to the Hood
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Villa Monterey III Newsletter
Inside this issue:
Are All Things Old,
Historic?
2
Villa Monterey Historical
Documents 2-5
Children at Our Pool 6
Help w/ Water
Emergencies
6
Birthdays 7
Bridge Between VM III &
VM IV
7
In Memoriam - Lois
Eckert
7
Brain Teasers Back
Dates to Remember Back
Ramada Piggy Bank 6
A Ditty By Betty Peterson 6
June/July 2008
September 6th, 10 a.m.—Coffee at the Ramada
V M III
Letter From Your BoardLetter From Your BoardLetter From Your BoardLetter From Your Board
I n June the Board held a special
election regarding changing the
rule that governs the number of
affirmative votes needed to amend
our CC&Rs. The voting deadline is
now past, and the vast
majority voted to amend
the rule. Going forward
“51% of those that
vote”, will determine
the outcome of an
election (given sufficient
ballots are returned).
We appreciate all of you who took a
moment to consider the issue and
return your ballot.
P alm trees have been trimmed.
In years past we’ve elected to
have the work done in May; this
year, however, we did the work in
June. That change was made to
avoid the additional expense
incurred when a tree
sprouts after the trimming
and the trimmer needs to
return for follow-up work.
Our trees do shed and litter
our yards and pool, so we
appreciate your patience in order to
save expense.
T he Board is taking a summer
break. However, if a need
arises we are available. Board
meetings will resume in September.
We have a new resident at 7706
E. Thornwood—Pat Reasbeck.
After growning up and attending
school in Minnesota, Pat moved to
Arizona in 2004 to be closer to her
sister and mom, who live in Mesa.
Pat graduated from the University of
Minnesota with a degree in
Consumer Protection. She is currently employed
by Discount Tire and works in north Scottsdale.
Her interests are travel and baseball. She is an
avid Minnesota Twins fan, but says she “may be”
open to switching her allegiance to our AZ
Diamondbacks ☺.
Welcome to the HoodWelcome to the HoodWelcome to the HoodWelcome to the Hood We have a new resident at 4818
N. 76th Place—Linda Hurley.
Like so many of us, Linda is a
transplant from cold country. She
grew up in NY City, then moved to
our country’s capital in 1988. From
Washington DC she relocated to
Baltimore and later moved to Phoe-
nix (which she now considers a permanent move).
Linda holds a full time position as an Executive
Assistant to the CEO of a company that designs &
operates data centers.
When free time presents itself, she busies herself
with interior design. She says her new house is a
great opportunity to express herself, and although
there are things to do, she is in no hurry.
Welcome to the HoodWelcome to the HoodWelcome to the HoodWelcome to the Hood
Are All Things Old, Historic? NoAre All Things Old, Historic? NoAre All Things Old, Historic? NoAre All Things Old, Historic? No Are All Things Historic, Old? NoAre All Things Historic, Old? NoAre All Things Historic, Old? NoAre All Things Historic, Old? No
Villa Monterey III Newsletter Page 2
A dmittedly, “old” is subjective. When compared to the structures built when this country was
founded, or compared to what Europe deems old, Villa Monterey is quite new. However, that
doesn’t preclude us from being seen as “historically significant”. Scottsdale’s Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC) has done the research and from hundreds of townhouse communities in
the City, we have been identified as the best example of the “emergence of the
townhouse community, post WW 2”. For this reason, Scottsdale’s HPC is pursuing
designating Villa Monterey as a “Historic District”.
O ver the next few months, a neighbor will be contacting you to discuss what a historic
designation would mean for you as a homeowner and for our community as a whole. We want
to hear your opinion and answer any questions you may have. We hope you will take a few minutes
to share in this survey.
Villa Monterey Villa Monterey Villa Monterey Villa Monterey Golf CourseGolf CourseGolf CourseGolf Course
Promotional flyer
for the golf course
and amenities at
the club house.
Page 3 June/July 2008
T he material (pages 2 through 5) has been provided by Pat Carli and or Lynn Mehen, Villa
Monterey II residents. In both cases their families were/are original owners. Fortunately, they
saved many of the original documents from the time their homes were purchased.
The History of Villa MontereyThe History of Villa MontereyThe History of Villa MontereyThe History of Villa Monterey 1961 –62 Documents
Inside of BrochureInside of BrochureInside of BrochureInside of Brochure
Back of BrochureBack of BrochureBack of BrochureBack of Brochure Back of brochure reads….
“In the butler tradition”….
Few words are so meaningful to homeowners in
the Valley…because Butler Homes has a wide-
spread
reputation for building homes of distinction in
Arizona’s most select and valuable residential
areas.
Villa Monterey Casita Colony is the latest
achievement in a long list of Butler landmarks.
Proud homeowners in Orchid Park, Park Paradise,
Camelback del Este, Scottsdale Country Acres,
and the incomparable
Casablanca Estates are Butler’s finest testimonial
to building better homes, for happier living and
with higher re-sale value.
1961 Sales Brochure1961 Sales Brochure1961 Sales Brochure1961 Sales Brochure Front of BrochureFront of BrochureFront of BrochureFront of Brochure
The History of Villa MontereyThe History of Villa MontereyThe History of Villa MontereyThe History of Villa Monterey 1961 –62 Documents
Page 4 Villa Monterey III Newsletter
Letter from Butler HomesLetter from Butler HomesLetter from Butler HomesLetter from Butler Homes
(Included with the Sales Brochure)(Included with the Sales Brochure)(Included with the Sales Brochure)(Included with the Sales Brochure)
List of Casita AmenitiesList of Casita AmenitiesList of Casita AmenitiesList of Casita Amenities
(Included with the Sales Brochure)(Included with the Sales Brochure)(Included with the Sales Brochure)(Included with the Sales Brochure)
The History of Villa MontereyThe History of Villa MontereyThe History of Villa MontereyThe History of Villa Monterey 1961 – 1962 Documents
June/July 2008 Page 5
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Estimate of CostEstimate of CostEstimate of CostEstimate of Cost
1961 Newspaper Ad 1961 Newspaper Ad 1961 Newspaper Ad 1961 Newspaper Ad
I’mI’mI’mI’m ever so glad To be back home. And in the future, I’ll try not to roam.
ItItItIt was cozy and comfy At the Meyers’ place, But I do more good On my owner’s face.
SoSoSoSo thanks, Penelope To you from me.
Very, very sincer-elly. Betty Peterson’s Glasses
(Shared by Penelope Meyers)
Janet Yates asked that
we let you know that
should you have a
water emergency and
need a dry vac, she has
one you’re welcome to
borrow. She said it is stored
behind the screen in her carport
and you’re welcome to come and
get it when the need arises.
What to do when you have a What to do when you have a What to do when you have a What to do when you have a water emergency????water emergency????water emergency????water emergency????
Ramada Piggy BankRamada Piggy BankRamada Piggy BankRamada Piggy Bank Although there have been no fund
raisers in the past month,
donations for remodeling our
ramada continue to come in.
Our sincere thanks for everyone’s
support of this project.
We have exciting fund
raising events coming
in the fall & we hope all
will participate.
$4,000
$2,004
Raised to
Date
S everal neighbors notified
board members to say that a
sharp message was posted on the
pool white board stating that
youngsters are not welcome at the
pool. Whoever left the message is
misinformed. Our pool is for the
enjoyment of residents and their guests
alike (children included).
If you do allow young guests to use the pool,
please ensure they are courteous and leave the
pool and grounds as they found them. All pool
toys should be put away. Most important, for
their own safety, be absolutely certain they
are properly supervised. Accidents can
happen in a heart beat. (It’s a sad statistic—
drowning is one of the leading causes of death
for children under the age of four in Arizona.) Source: Scottsdale PD’s Community News
Children at Our PoolChildren at Our PoolChildren at Our PoolChildren at Our Pool
June/July 2008 Page 7
Birthday wishes go to the
following residents.
July
Kenneth O’Keeffe 1st
Mary Catherine Conklin 6th
Sally Eskew 8th
Gayle Ernst 9th
Iola Hixson 13th
Ann Santacroce 18th
Gayla Wolcott 18th
Joan Sanders 25th
Doug Wolcott 26th
Janet Yates 29th
August
Al Yates 3rd
Sam Bulych 3rd
Cindy Johnson 16th
Betty Brown 18th
Verna Bulych 19th
Mary Emmerling 23rd
Janet Williams 25th
Dorris Senini 27th
Joan French 30th
September
John Davis 12th
Mick Meier 24th
This will be the last newsletter
until September. Therefore,
birthday wishes are going out
in advance, as well as a few
belated.
V M IV has extended an invitation.
They are forming bridge groups and
are asking interested VM III residents to
join. Free bridge lessons are
included in the offer!
V M IV resident, Maggie “O” teaches
bridge. She is organizing beginner
lessons which will be held once or twice a
week, for 8 weeks. The Goran Bridge Book
is a must and she will pick it up for you
($6-$8).
F or those medium or seasoned players,
she will be happy to organize games
and join in on the fun.
G ames and lessons will be held at VM
IV’s clubhouse (indoors and
air-conditioned).
Lessons and games
will begin in the fall,
but best to get on the
list now.
Call Maggie “O”
480-990-3623
Bridge Between VM 3 & VM 4Bridge Between VM 3 & VM 4Bridge Between VM 3 & VM 4Bridge Between VM 3 & VM 4
In Memoriam
Lois Eckert
Lois Eckert passed away on June 21,
2008. Lois and husband Roland are
VM III winter residents. Lois is survived by
her husband and 7 children.
The Eckerts were active in
our community
activities. She will be
missed.
Condolences go to her
family.
This newsletter is intended to inform you about news and events in, and around, Villa Monterey III. If you have a suggestion regarding
something you would like to see added, or something you would like to contribute , please contact Penelope Meyers at 480-947-5357.
