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Rams Hill Community Connection™
Borrego Springs, CA
January, 2005
 
Hi everyone,
 
Well as per usual there is plenty of news to share with you.  It has been two months since the last Community Connection email so there is some catching up to do.
 
News from the RHCA:
  • Sewer Fee revisited:  The homeowners at Rams Hill are reminded of the importance of attending the next Borrego Water District Board of Directors meeting. This meeting has Rams Hill on the agenda regarding the special assessment of $17.14 per lot at Rams Hill. The more people we have there representing Rams Hill, the better.  This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 26 at 9am at the Water District Office, 806 Palm Canyon Drive.  Visit their website for more information and for a complete agenda:  http://www.borregowd.org
  • Exit Gate:  The new homeowners' exit gate is fully functional.  Thank you Kerin for all that you did to make this happen.
  • Tree Trimming:  The much needed trimming of trees has been completed and the improvements are noticeable.
  • Rodents:  Reminder - Do NOT feed the animals (including bird seed for the birds).  This only attracts rodents to the neighborhoods.  See the RHCA website for further information.
Welcome to the neighborhood:
  • Maureen Kirby & Joe Tatusko recently purchased their Santa Fe home at 3021 Roadrunner Dr from BJ Dennis who has relocated to the Roadrunner Club.  When not at Rams Hill, Maureen & Joe live at their home in the seaside community of Pacific Beach.  Welcome to Rams Hill !!

News from the Clubhouse:

  • New Chef:  As you probably know by now Executive Chef Kevin Tucky has been hired for the Dining Room and from all indications everyone is quite pleased with the choice. Mr. Tucky has an impressive portfolio which includes the Mirage and Treasure Island Resorts in Las Vegas.  He served as Mr. Steve Wynn's personal Chef at the Shadow Creek Golf Club.  Stop by the Clubhouse to meet Kevin and to enjoy his fine culinary creations.
  • Member's Appreciation Party:  Every Friday this season at 3:00pm the Club is hosting a Member's Appreciation Party.  Members and guests are invited to join the Club's Executive Team and The Wiles Group http://www.thewilesgroup.com  for interesting conversation, light hors d'oeuvres and hosted wine and beer.
  • Vino & Bistro Night at the Club:  Every Saturday evening the Clubhouse presents Vino and Bistro Night.  Cocktails begin at 5:00pm and dinner is served at 5:30pm. The prefix menu varies and sure to please, as well as the featured wine.  Preferred Member pricing is offered in the mixed grill and dining room.  Reservations only.  Call the Clubhouse for details or visit the website
  • Landscaping:  The landscaping at the Clubhouse is in full bloom and looks spectacular.  And speaking of landscaping - the grounds around the Rental Office have been transformed into a very attractive desert garden.  Outstanding job.
  • Course Maintenance:  The "budget for the 2005 season," according to Michael Wiles and Jim Wanless, "has been increased to be comparable to the level of quality of the finest clubs in the southern California desert." 
  • Staffing:  According to Mark Cote, Course Superintendent, the grounds staff has been doubled from 10 - 20.
  • Golf Fees:  Gary Lynk at the Pro Shop reports that the reciprocal fee for a round of golf is now at $150.00.  All other fees remain the same.
  • Sand bunkers:  The 2004 sand bunker re-nourishment program has been completed.
  • Flag Poles:  New flag poles with reflective distance equipment have been placed on the golf course at each green and on the driving range distance poles.  New range balls arrive this month.
  • GPS system:  The old GPS distance system is being discontinued on the Club's fleet of golf carts.
Letters from far and near:
 
The following email was received from homeowner David Smith (1905 Rams Hill Dr):
I'm currently deployed, we departed San Diego the 6th of December, it was hard to leave Ivonne, especially during Christmas. Due to security reasons I can't tell you our current mission but recently we were involved in helping out in providing food and water to victims of the Tsunami. We were at sea when the earth quake happened, our ship has a lot of Helicopters, they became an essential ingredient in the relief effort. This is my last Deployment, in a few Months I will be flying home to San Diego to get Ivonne, I'm finishing out my 32 year Naval Career at MCAS Beaufort South Carolina, sure do miss being out in the desert, it's so peaceful, I think of it often. Thanks for adding me to the RHCA e-mail listing and Thank You [the Board of Directors] for all you do in running the Association, it's appreciated. R/Dave
Well that's it for this time around.  If you have any stories, memories of Rams Hill, tips etc to share with your neighbors at Rams Hill in the Community Connection just drop me a line.
 
As news about future developments at Rams Hill becomes available we will share it with you as soon as possible.
 
Sincerely,
Pat McArron