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The Villas Newsletter The Newsletter by and for the residents of the Villas at Apple Creek Production Editor - Gary Krueger Volume 8, #3, March, 2019 In this Issue Condo News ............... 2-3 Upcoming Events .......... 4 Past Events .................... 5 Snow Birds ................... 6 Classifieds ..................... 7 Condo Info .................... 8 Villas Website www.acvillas.com Summer Help Needed! We need 3 additional people to help with our pool duties. One person would be a sub and two others would be permanent members of the crew for one day per week for approximately 45 minutes per day through 16 weeks. Starting time would be 8AM so the pool is ready to open at 9:30AM. If you would like to help out please contact Jim Knapstein [email protected] Hey! I could use a little help here! Don't You Just Love Wisconsin?! March 5: Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”) March 6: Ash Wednesday & National Oreo Day March 8: International Women’s Day. March 10: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 A.M. Don’t forget to “spring forward” and set your clocks ahead one hour! March 15: The Ides of March. Legend surrounds this ill-fated day. Beware! March 17: St. Patrick’s Day. March 20: The vernal equinox, the first day of spring, also called the Spring Equinox, marking the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, occurs on Wednesday, March 20, at 5:58 P.M. EDT. On this day, the sun rises due east and sets due west.
Transcript of Volume 8, #3, March, 2019 The Villas Newsletter · Repair existing bad spots on asphalt driveways....
The Villas NewsletterThe Newsletter by and for the residents of the Villas at Apple Creek Production Editor - Gary Krueger
Volume 8, #3, March, 2019
In this IssueCondo News ............... 2-3
Upcoming Events .......... 4
Past Events .................... 5
Snow Birds ................... 6
Classifieds ..................... 7
Condo Info .................... 8
Villas Websitewww.acvillas.com
Summer Help Needed!We need 3 additional people to help with our poolduties.
One person would be a sub and two others would bepermanent members of the crew for one day per weekfor approximately 45 minutes per day through 16weeks.
Starting time would be 8AM so the pool is ready toopen at 9:30AM.
If you would like to help out please contactJim Knapstein
I could use a little helphere!
Don't You Just Love Wisconsin?!
March 5: Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”)
March 6: Ash Wednesday & National Oreo Day
March 8: International Women’s Day.
March 10: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 A.M. Don’tforget to “spring forward” and set your clocks ahead onehour!March 15: The Ides ofMarch. Legend surroundsthis ill-fated day. Beware!
March 17: St. Patrick’sDay.
March 20: The vernalequinox, the first day ofspring, also called theSpring Equinox,marking the beginning ofspring in the NorthernHemisphere, occurs onWednesday, March 20, at5:58 P.M. EDT. On thisday, the sun rises due eastand sets due west.
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Board of Directors MeetingApril 10, 2019
Clubhouse - 4:00PM
Our deepest sympathy to Rita Murphyand her family on the passing of John
Murphy last month.
Yes, it is themiddle ofwinter but, behind the scenes, preparationsare going on for a number of projects. The projects listed beloware planned for this upcoming year. JimKnapstein, a member ofthe Board of Directors, is heading these projects to maintain thebeauty of the Villas at Apple Creek.
Sealing new and existing driveway cracks.
Repair existing bad spots on asphalt driveways.
Replace driveway asphalt and also improve drainage onTuscany Way 2321, 2323, 2315 and 2317.
Repair the pool deck's sharp concrete edges and replace poollight per City of Appleton instruction.
Install new pool tiles.
Acid wash the pool.
Caulk windows on Phase 1 Sienna Way as budget allows.
Shutters needing paint will be noted and scheduled during thespring walk around.
Fix drainage problem on Tuscany Way, Phase 1.
Finish concrete replacement from last year and what needs tobe completed for this year.
Fix brick window sills that weren't finished last year.
(This list is not all inclusive.)
We have mentioned in our past newslettersconcerns about locking doors, turning off lights,etc. at the clubhouse. Thank you, to those whohavehelped in thesematters. Unfortunately,moreconcerns have risen in the last 3months.Residentshave entered the clubhouse at different times ofthe day to work out. The door has been unlockedat least 4 times. One morning around 5:30AM acouple was very concerned about their safetybecause the frontdoorwasunlockedand themen’sbathroom light was on. They checked theclubhouse tomake sure no onewas inside becausethe husband needed to leave and the wife wasn’tfinished working out. This makes for an uneasysituation. Everything turned out fine this time,but our community really needs to make sure tolock the doors for security matters, but mostimportantly, from a safety perspective. So...please, turn off all lights except for the lampon thetable in the entrance and please lock the doors ifyou are the last person in the building at the time.
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Fixing My Smoke Alarm – How It TookMe All Day to Fix a Ten-Minute ProblemI came home to my place on Sienna Way a few weeks ago andfound that the smoke alarmwasbeeping. I figured that the batterywas running low, so I dragged out my ladder, crawled up to theceiling, and removed the old battery. Naturally, I didn’t have anynew ones, so I trekked off to the hardware store to buy a few.Then, I clambered up to the ceiling again and put in the newbattery. Success! Not quite... The beeping continued.
I removed and replaced the new battery a few times just to makesure it was installed properly. The beeps still sounded.
It was clear that desperate measures would be required – I wouldhave to read the owner’s manual. I looked in the box ofdocuments that came with the condo...no smoke alarm manual.So, I crawled up to the ceiling again and got the model number.(First Alert/BRK SC9120B) Then, using the magic of Google, Ifound the document on the manufacturer’s web site.
I soon discovered that the alarm wasn’t beeping – it was“chirping.” More than that, it was sounding three quick chirps,repeated about once a minute. The manual clearly stated: “Unithas malfunctioned. Replace immediately.”
A little more Googling determined that the Ace Hardware onNorthland Avenue had the same model smoke detector in stock,listed at $45. That seemed pricey so I grumbled a bit but preparedto head out to buy one.
Then, I had an inspiration. The owner’s manual said that thesmoke detector had a ten-year warranty and it gave an 800-number for service. I had no receipt and no date of purchase butI figured that I had nothing to lose, so I gave them a call.
It was Friday night and I wasn’t expecting much. Aknowledgeable person at First Alert answered right away! Heasked for the model number and the date code printed on thebottom of the detector and quickly determined that the unit wasunder warranty. It would be replaced for nothing! A new smokealarm arrived in UPS in a few days. Thank you, First Alert!
Bottom line: If you have a First Alert SC9120B smoke detectorthat was installed by Apple Tree less than ten years ago and itstarts chirping three times every minute, don’t mess with it. Getit down off the ceiling so you can see the date code and callFirstAlert at 800-323-9005. They’ll send you a new one for free.
Mike Bauer
Phefferle has several calls this week about smokealarms needing replacement or batteries needingto be replaced. Some owners have called anelectrician in the past to help them out, but Rick’sservices are available andwill cost less than hiringanelectrician.Pfefferle is offering their handymanservice to help you with changing out the oldsmoke detector units. Rick is available for $45/hour for interiorprojects. If interested, youcancallor email Lori to schedule a day/time.
Lori O'[email protected]
If your unit is beeping and you feel you can do thereplacement on your own, remove the old unitsand check the underside of the smoke alarm for thealarm codes to determine if it is a battery or someother problem. You can also call the contactnumber listed to determine if yours is covered bywarrantyor if it is defective.Youmight be elegiblefor a free replacement like Mike Baur
Weare reprinting an old article on smokedetectors and adding newadditionalinformation as a number of our residents recently had problems with theirsmoke detectors. We hope this information is helpful.
Smoke Detectors
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At the Clubhouse
5:30 Socializing6:00 Dinner
Bring a dish to shareand your own beverage to the Clubhouse.
March 14 Happy Hour
March 28 Happy Hour
(Rumor has it that Ole Professor Gizmo willbe visiting a Happy Hour in May!)
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Villas Social CommitteeMary Gloudemans, ChairpersonReggie Angela
Updates to the calendar can be found athttp://www.acvillas.com/calendar.html
Host Schedule (Donuts)
March 5 Ray Allar
March 12 Al Wortz
March 19 George Arno
March 26 Breakfast Outing
March 26
Tuesdays9:00 AMClubhouse
DavidVan Lysal is heading up aMen's BookGroup.Interest has been indicated and the Men's BookGroupwill officially begin this spring after the returnof the snow birds. If you are a guy who likes to readand would be interested in joining this group, pleasecontact David Van Lysal.
[email protected] 920 574-2695
Want to go for a bike ride?For those of you who are dreaming about going on a bike ride (like I do!), the annual 33rdBest Friends Bike Tour has recently released information on this year's ride. July 28, 2019is the date! Below is a link to the information for this year's event. They have a great videoto help with your dreaming. Sign up early and save money.
www.BestFriendsNM.org
You can also go to the acvillas.com website for more info.Look for the "biking turtle" and download a brochure for registration.
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February 14, 2019
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Calling all Snow Birds!Keep those pictures coming!
Just a reminder of what a January sunset should look like.
(Thanks, Denny!)
Bob & Karen Theune and Dennis & Diane Ihde in CaseyKey, FL.
Dennis and Diane with some feathered friends!
Dennis and Diane Ihde withNancy Breger in Venice, FL.
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Remember you have access to a 9 ft aluminum stepladder. It is available for lending to anyone for doingthe tasks associated with our high ceilings. Just callAnnie Jordan at 715-790-4991 and come and getit. Sorry...delivery not available!
Can't reach it???
Lift ChairExcellent condition w/battery back up.
Price $350 O.B.O.
Bob Verhage 920-843-1652
Blind for sale
Honeycomb cordless blind for sale. Three yearsold. It measures 70 1/2 by 60. All offersconsidered.
If you are interested contact Laura Leininger at:920-450-5649 or [email protected].
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Condo Info
Photo DirectoryKeep those pictures coming!We need your pictures! Pleaseconsider sending inyourpicture for thePhoto Directory. Help us make this acomplete booklet. It's a great way toget acquainted with your communityneighbors. You can do it!
Sample Photo Directory Page
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HOA Board of Directors
Anita Jensen (2) – [email protected]
Jim Gaerthofner (2) - [email protected]
Gary Krueger (3) - [email protected]
Belinda Genda (1)[email protected]
Jim Knapstein (1)[email protected]
Sue Trams (3)[email protected]
( ) = Years remaining on Board
Pfefferle Management
Front Desk920-730-4284
Lori O'[email protected]
Jeff [email protected]
Michelle Shaffer Burns920-560-5033
Villas OngoingGatherings
•Game Day - Every Monday12:30 PM - Clubhouse
•Sheepshead - Every Monday1:00 PM - Clubhouse
•Men’s Club - Every Tuesday9:00 AM - Clubhouse
•Bunco - Every 3rd Tuesday6:30 PM - Clubhouse
•Women’s Group-EveryWednesday 9:00 AMClubhouse
•Bible Study - EveryThursday 9:00 AM
•Happy Hour - Every 2nd &4th Thursday 5:30 PMClubhouse
Calendar ReservationProcedures
The calendar in the clubhouse isNOT theofficial calendar!
THE OFFICIAL CALENDAR can beviewed at www.acvillas.com under“Calendar”.
All condo events and privatereservations are listed on the OfficialCalendar.
To reserve your "private party" dates,you must contact Lori O'Neil ofPfefferle's office (920-560-5030) or( l o n e i l @ p f e f f e r l e . b i z ) .A“ClubhouseReservationForm” (alongwith a refundable deposit of $175 andrental fee of $40) is required. The form isconveniently located on the websiteunder “Condo Info”. Click HERE todownload the form. If necessary.PfefferleManagement can also mail youa form.
To reserve "condo related events",please contact Gary Krueger 731-2728or [email protected]).
Password for the Clubhouse WiFi
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