Billie Hobart’s “Who Lived in Temelec?”

Screen Shot 2013-07-02 at 1.57.01 PMBillie Hobart has been kind enough to write up her talk about the history of Temelec entitled “Who Lived on Temelec Land?” This is now on the website.

You can read her very interesting article by clicking the link below. Our thanks to you, Billie.

https://temelec.org/history/who-lived-on-temelec-land/

This is a reminder that all residents are welcome to submit content to the website. This could be in the form of articles, photographs, audio recordings and videos.

Please contact Francesca at TemelecWeb@gmail.com if you have something you would like to share.

Pool closed on July 11 for one day

tem poolThe main pool will be closed for maintenance on Thursday July 11.

Pools are open to children over 3 years old during the following hours:
Large pool – 11 am to 2:30 pm
Small pool – 9 am to 1 pm

Residents meet at 10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the main pool for a fun exercise session.
There is no smoking in the pool area. All guests using the pools must be accompanied by a resident.

Bob Collins is leaving Temelec

Screen Shot 2013-06-24 at 6.30.02 PMThis is from the minutes of the June Board meeting, prepared by Kay Baker.

Bob Collins has submitted his resignation from the Board and as President. He is moving to Colorado in August where he will be with his daughters and spending more time with family. He joked that this is what most politicians do, but he did not want to be confused with a certain ex-Governor of Alaska who abandoned her term at mid-term. The group got a chuckle out of that reference. Bob has been coming to Temelec since 1964 when his parents located here. His daughters know the area well.

Bob has lived in Temelec for 23 years and loves the area. He will miss us, but I am sure many of us will miss him more!

He let the group know that the Vice President will assume his duties until the Board appoints a new person to the Board. He also assured the group that Temelec is in good hands with the current board. That the buildings and grounds are in excellent condition and this has been accomplished with no fee increase to homeowners.

Ron commented that Bob has served on the Board eight different times and how much his loyalty and contribution is appreciated. The entire group applauded Bob and expressed regret that he is leaving.

Alert: Spraying the Vineyard

Screen Shot 2013-06-11 at 8.03.21 AMFrom your HOA Board:

This Wednesday, the 12th, the vineyard next to Temelec will be spraying for mildew.  Homes located along the vineyard perimeter may notice the spraying and want to keep their windows closed during the spraying. Please pass this information along to your neighbors who may not have access to the website.

Be safer with this phone

Screen Shot 2013-06-09 at 10.23.33 AMEvery now and then, a product comes along that is so good you want to share it with your neighbors. This week, Radio Shack has a sale on the Vtech Careline Home Phone that has a safety pendant that you can wear around your neck at all times. There are no monthly fees or contracts. The pendant has a simple button to dial for help, plus voice-activated dialing and a speakerphone. Many Temelec residents who live alone might be interested in this.

Radio Shack has it on sale for $99 this week, a $20 savings. You can also find it on Amazon for $108 by clicking http://tinyurl.com/m2obzb8

Here’s a video describing the product. If you have trouble viewing it in the email, find the video at http://youtu.be/LL35H65u58o

Come to Hear Stories of Temelec Hall

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOn Saturday, June 8 at 3pm, Billie Hobart, our de facto Temelec Historian, will be sharing stories of Temelec Hall and the people who have lived there. The meeting will be at the Clubhouse and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!

Temelec Contact Information

Screen Shot 2013-05-29 at 9.34.36 AMThis month’s Smoke Signals contains a little extra. Everyone will receive a refrigerator magnet with the contact information for the website and the office.  The magnet was the idea of Francesca Johnson and designed by her. Thanks to Harriet and Walt Flanary for the extra work in distributing them.

Please note that we now have a dedicated email address for the website. It is temelecweb@gmail.com. All mail comes to Francesca and will receive a quick response.

Thank you for subscribing to the website. We are hoping that all residents with email will eventually subscribe. If you like the site, please tell your neighbors. Thank you!

List of Senior Discounts

Screen Shot 2013-05-24 at 1.03.02 PMMarissa at The Vintage House was kind enough to share their list of senior discounts, hot off the press. It is now in its own section of the website which you can access by clicking here:

SENIOR DISCOUNTS

If you come across other discounts that you would like to share with neighbors, please send them to Francesca at blithdale@gmail.com and I will add them.

A Day at the Races – Reminder

Screen Shot 2013-04-23 at 5.33.43 PMThe Temelec County Club is planning a day at the horse races at Golden Gate Fields on Thursday, June 6 and would like to know who is interested in going.

A special race will be named for the Temelec Country Club.

The cost of $45 includes bus transportation, admission, reserved seating, racing program and Turf Club Buffet (includes tax/tip).  Please call Nancy Pharo 935-7808 before May 24 to reserve your seat.