Let me answer this for you!!

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Christmas Party ???": 

Residents come on, why should Wayne give us a xmas party???


 He is not our boss or the owner of this complex. If residents want a party then they should get together and plan one. As for a Christmas tree good grief its only Dec 4th!!! 


All the years that I have lived here don`t remember Mary Ann giving a party for residents!! And why are people asking webmaster??? They have a new thing called a phone, pick it up and call the office with your questions. Why should someone else do your bidding???
 Some people do not decorate their patios because they are to up in years and just cant do it, others do not celebrate Christmas. As far as giving a home-feel, this is a lot of residents home and we all ready do have a home-feel. 
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Webmaster note"   1st off Maryann and Rossmar did have parties , Christmas, July 4th with hot dog carts,,etc etc     Guess u dont remember?   and the management company are the one that provide, They had no problem putting in a $1000 bonus to budget for employess  why not budget activities for residents??


As for the tree tradition says day after Thanksgiving!


Next:  Why do people ask webmaster, One they know they can get answers here and also have you ever called office and tried too get a straight answer?? enough said there!


As for decorations..NO ONE said we should all do it just a post about how nice it looks so why the attitude about decorations??  if you dont celebrate it thats fine but many of us do..so dont change what we enjoy


It is small complaints like this that have made me reconsider why I will not run for board


But will publish full page letter on Monday to this effect and why my time is too valuable for this small time operation

Christmas Party ???

Many Emails Wondering if Wayne is planning Christmas Party For Residents?


I have heard nothing to this point..
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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Holiday Decorations": 

WHERE IS THE CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE CLUBHOUSE?

I noticed last night the Snowman is back, but where is the "CHRISTMAS TREE"

Don't let Wayne be the "GRINCH" that did not put up our Christmas Tree for the Holidays!

COME ON WAYNE!!!!

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Holiday Decorations":

Mr. Webmaster. Can you ask Wayne Yuruk what is the date and 
time of the residents "Christmas Party" and should everyone bring something !!!!!

I see that the Clubhouse is being decorated, Frosty is back....but where is the Christmas Tree????? 

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Arizona Celebration of Lights  Mr. Webmaster. I liked your idea about Wayne having a Holiday Decorating contest for the residents. Maybe this would help encourage other residents to decorate their Decks. Walking around in the evening looking at the lights is nice! Is Wayne having a residents Christmas Party? What are the dates and times?  What can the residents bring? ********************************************* Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Holiday Decorations": I think it is a great idea for Residents to decorate their patio's, It will bring that home feel here for the holidays, And the idea of a contest also sounds like an option ,  We need some new thoughts and ideas here to revitalize this complex..I am also wondering if the office or board are planning a get together here for the holidays for residents? Thank you for the website as wife and I read it daily with our coffee *********************************************************** Anonymous has left a new comment  Is Wayne having a residents Christmas Party? What are the dates and times? What can the residents bring

Arizona Celebration of Lights - 2011 Holiday Lights Display

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Where is the Arizona Celebration of Lights?

At 99th Avenue and Loop 101 (at Thomas). Here is a map and directions to the event.

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Every night, including Thanksgiving and Christmas, from Saturday, November 19, 2011 through Sunday, January 1, 2012.
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You'll be driving for about a mile through five tunnels to see the holiday light show. You stay in your own car. On Friday through Sunday nights you can park at the end and visit Santa's Village featuring activities (extra charge may apply, cash only), food and vendors.

How much will it cost to get in?

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There are no season passes being offered in 2011.

Are there any discount coupons?

If you buy your tickets in advance online, there is a discount, even taking the service charges into account.

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What if I have more questions?

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Your Comments !!

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Holiday Decorations": 


I find it amazing that when things are printed here there are always a few people that dont want to believe what you write,But after seeing picture of employees wrecking our equipment. It seems no one has a comment. This is the kind of BS going on here.Yet no one has a comment when things that are detrimental to our community.....Mr Webmaster you seem to be defending Brian McBride and I believe he also has to be replaced as it seems like his wife is the board member!! They are using the board position to sell real estate here without concern of decisions made for residents.I believe we start with a clean sweep here with the replacement of Herb and the ending of Brians term this year J Build 4 

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Holiday Decorations":

the picture shows the cart sitting on the corner, where is it showing that it is wrecked??? The picture is very poor to judge anything. 

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Cable Company Question??": 


My bad, your correct. Just seems funny that after AAM took over, they is now a 10 year contract in place. O'well, I guess we have to deal with them for 10 years.
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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Pool Heating ?": 


Concerned Visitor. During the Summer the year around residents were asking the same questions about Pools!


Why would you shut down two pools in the middle of Summer?
( Pools 1 & 3 ) July 5, 2011


The year around residents turned in petitions with 186 signatures on them asking that the maintainence be delayed from July till Oct 1.....The Board (Herb) did not even consider the residents request and went ahead with shutting down 2 pools in July!


Good luck to you on your request to heat the pools!


If you read your CC&R'S I am sure it says that all pools must be heated except Pool #1 ( No Heaters ) not to favor certain residents over others. READ THE CC&R'S 
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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Brought To My Attention !! /Board Changes ?": 


Anonymous. When AAM took over, Wayne Yuruk started bring in Companies that he has used in other communities...i.e. Maintanance, Landscaping, Pool Service. He tried to bring in a Private Security Company to replace the Phoenix Police presence on the properity, but the residence said "NO" to that. The Board kept the Police.


Why do you think Wayne wanted to replace everything that was going great here at Anasazi? Maybe $$$$$$$$.


If it looks like a Duck, sounds like a Duck and walks like a Duck... IT IS PROBABLY A DUCK!


It is beyond belief that this Board has not replaced Wayne and Roe as of today. What does Wayne have on this Board that protects him from being dismissed...$$$$$


Web Master! Brian is doing "Nothing" to help out the residents. He defends AAM and Wayne????? 

Holiday Decorations

Well it looks like the spirit is starting here at Anasazi,
I have been noticing many patio's being decorated and have to say..It really gives a great look and warmth here for the holiday's.

Maybe our Management company would like to start thinking about community ideas here.So many complexes have  decorating contests to get the community together, Maybe ours should consider this or a holiday get together for the residents,

 Seems since they have budgeted extra money for bonuses, Maybe offer some of that as an incentive to decorate your patio's or such.Or a community holiday get together to meet neighbors, Many here are from out of town or winter visitors away from family and may enjoy to meet other people here for the holidays

.Just a thought!..

But must say Its enjoyable to walk the grounds at nite and enjoy the decorations and thank those who have added to the holiday spirit here at Anasazi.

Please NO GRINCHES complaining about decorations or I will hand deliver coal to your door  lol

Cable Company Question??

I would appreciate hearing from some of the owners here regarding cable TV and Internet services.

I have had Ygnition since I purchased over 2 yrs ago and have not been happy with the service since they raise your rate every 90 days without a notice and then when you call them and  complain they say, "oh I can lower that".  I have better things to do with my time than monitor my monthly rates with Ygnition serivces.  Plus their phone service is not good at all - cannot even send a fax because it cuts out so much.

I would like to use another cable and Internet service provider, so I called the HOA office and they said dish network was the only other provider we can use.  I somehow don't believe this to be the case because I have heard conflicting stories.

Would someone who knows the real facts please share the information - about which service/s we are allowed to install using a satellite dish?  I know they are suppose to install the dish on a tripod on a patio with south facing, but that is about all I know.

thanks for your feedback

Carol - home owner in bldg 5

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Webmaster Comment:I asked this also and was told that we are locked into a 10 year contract with Ygnition, which has about 7 years left ? Also You may have a dish on patio but it cannot be attached ,You may want to speak with Jeff in building 5 as he had dish installed and it was a nightmare, they run all the cables across the floor of your house, It looks horrible, I agree I also am fed up with this antique cable company we signed up for!!  But we can plan for the future by electing new board members that have the future in mind and understand todays technology,We have Board members that drove Model A's  we need to get caught up with the times with a community of this magnitude. The computers, cable tv, phone systems in office are just example of technology herer so we need to stay update

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Anonymous said...

Was told by the old management about Ygnition, and they said that no other cable company would come in here because the equipment was too old. Spoke to a Cox cable fellow who had come here to vote and he stated all we had to do was ask and they would come in here and make us happy. First I've ever heard about a ten year contract with Ygnition, and if that is so, they this AAM group has their hands in Ygnitions pocket and made their own agreement with them.

November 28, 2011 1:51 PM 

Anonymous said...

You can not blame AAM for our cable.For your info Ygnition has been here for about 3 years,which was done by the board. so PLEASE get your facts before you jump on AAM, who had nothing to do with it....

November 29, 2011 7:07 AM 

WEBMASTER NOTE: Must defend AAM this , Decision was made by Board

so again another reason to start replacing Board members, It may take a couple elections to get there but it is time for new blood..Dont keep falling for the same ole lines. we need changes, All the naysayers at meeting asked why we dont run for Board, Well I will be happy to.But do not know who to contact as to how to go about this?? Anyone have the answers??

Our Staff Hard At Work ????

P.S  Sitting at red light last week at PV Pkwy & Cactus watching one of our crew play bumper cars with one of our electric carts...This is the staff our AAM provides??   Pictures dont lie....  After smashing the carts he proceeded to drive around Target parking lot while on cell phone!!  Is he one of the bonuses we appropriated in the budget?? 
AND U DONT THINK WE NEED CHANGES  

Almost Time For Board Elections

Well as many of you know we have an opening on the Board with the resignation of Herb as President, Also Brian Mcbride's spot is up for reelection. This is time over next month for those interested in running for board to get there resumes ready,

As stated before I also believe it is time to remove Robert Burchmore from Board as HE DOES NOT LIVE ON THE PROPERTY..In actually  he lives in Pebblecreek another of AAM Properties and he was the one that referred them.."BUM MOVE..

Without a doubt our board members should be owners and live on property, There is no doubt many of you would also like to see Izzy and Janet removed also this can only be done with a No Competency vote  (something to think about)  I and many many of you believe the 1st change here needed is to update the Board to a Board that represents the residents, So dont get another ballot and just click the same names as always or we might have the same results.Anasazi needs some change and reform. Just  as our budget has gotten out of hand, we have a management company that is draining our resources with all the outsourcing of labor here..With this budget not in tact we are looking at having to raise HOA fees this next year, If we want Anasazi to be able to sell units here we must keep HOA Down or we will lose prospective residents that dont want to move where the fee's are so high or A PLACE THAT HAS BAD MANAGEMENT RECORD..

JUST LOOK AROUND THE POOLS ARE NOT HEATED, THE CAMERA AT FRONT GATE IS STILL DOWN, THE TREE'S HAVE NOT BEEN TRIMMED THIS YEAR AS THEY WERE EVERY YEAR MARIANN WAS HERE!! We pay higher HOA FEE'S THAN NORTH TROON ONE OF THE MOST LAVISH AREAS IN SCOTTSDALE, The grass looks terrible, We have people working here that change every week       Hmmmmmmm


The outsourced labor here does a rotten job cleaning halls, etc etc
We are paying thousands and thousands of dollars here we could be saving if we had our own work crew here, and we have 2 people sitting in office when there was always one doing the job..We are throwing money away in these hard economic times and this needs to change   

DONT FALL FOR THE SAME FEW PEOPLE HERE THAT ARE GAINING FROM BEING ON BOARD THEY HAVE ULTERIOR MOTIVES ..TIME TO CHANGE THINGS AND ITS IN YOUR HANDS..A new Board may see the light and find a way to remove this management company before they sink us completely ..Some of you believe this website is one sided??      LOOK AROUND MANY AGREE THAT THIS NEW MANAGEMENT COMPANY OUR BOARD PICKED IS A LOSER.LETS FIX THESE MISTAKES BEFORE THEY GROW TO A LARGER SCALE....

Bottom Line is we need changes in board first ..Then we will have a Board that insists on things being done properly here

So dont fall stupid again to another election here....We need a strong board to keep this community strong.

So with this post completed Im sure there will be many comments..But hoping many of you agree it is time for change.and I will repost my resume again this week as I believe I am well qualified for for a board position and will detail my plan for a new Anasazi

ANOTHER PRIVATE MEETING IS IN THE WORKS BEFORE NEXT ELECTION..SO STAY TUNED FOR DATE AND TIME AND LETS ALL GET TOGETHER AND VOTE TOGETHER ON THE BOARD WE WANT TO REPRESENT US.

Happy Thanksgiving

Most of All

Thanksgiving Day brings to mind
the blessings in our lives
that usually go unnoticed:
a home that surrounds us
with comfort and protection;
delicious food, for pleasure
in both eating and sharing;
clothes to snuggle up in,
books and good entertainment
to expand our minds;
and freedom to worship our God.
Most of all we are thankful
for our family and friends,
those treasured people
who make our lives extra special.
You are part of that cherished group.
On Thanksgiving, (and every day)
we appreciate you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Your Comments

And we still have the same concerns..
Concerned Visitor. During the Summer the year around residents
 were asking the same questions about Pools! Why would you shut
 down two pools in the middle of Summer? ( Pools 1 & 3 ) July 5, 2011 
The year around residents turned in petitions with 186 signatures on 
them asking that the maintainence be delayed from July till Oct 1.....


The Board (Herb) did not even consider the residents request and 
went ahead with shutting down 2 pools in July! Good luck to you on 
your request to heat the pools! If you read your CC&R'S I am sure 
it says that all pools must be heated except Pool #1 ( No Heaters )
 not to favor certain residents over others. READ THE CC&R'S

By Anonymous on Pool Heating ? at 6:47 PM

Anonymous. When AAM took over, Wayne Yuruk started bring in Companies  that he has used in other communities...i.e. Maintanance, Landscaping, Pool Service.  He tried to bring in a Private Security Company to replace the Phoenix Police  presence on the properity, but the residence said "NO" to that.  The Board kept the Police. Why do you think Wayne wanted to replace everything that was going great here at Anasazi? Maybe $$$$$$$$. If it looks like a Duck,  sounds like a Duck and walks like a Duck...  IT IS PROBABLY A DUCK!  It is beyond belief that this Board has  not replaced Wayne and Roe as of today.  What does Wayne have on this  Board that protects him from being dismissed.. .$$$$$ Web Master!  Brian is doing "Nothing" to help out the residents.  He defends AAM and Wayne????? By Anonymous on Brought To My Attention !! /Board Changes ? on 11/21/11

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Anonymous

1 Warning then start towing cars! You can get away with playing dumb once, then you must pay the price. Things seem to be going along great all year till the Visitors showed up! By Anonymous on Parking !! on 11/21/11

Webmaster Says:
We all have a chance to elect a New Board member   lets get on this!!  No competency vote on Izzy and Janet and lets get a NEW Board, Replace Robert who does not live here!! and we have a majority board vote here, Enough of board members using Anasazi for selling Insurance, real estate etc etc and start working on issues here, Nepotism is running high here...CHANGE IS NEEDED !!
If you look at things since AAM took over it has been poor changes, Our Budget is in deficit, we have outsourced work that should be done inhouse,We have have padded our payroll beyond belief.So you all took a breath of air because HOA did not go up this year..WELL WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE..I have offered my service as a Board Member and believe we need a change here to get this property back on track..Plumbing is breaking here on a daily basis and have had 2 units this week alone need repairs..It is time for a Board that wants to look out for us and not their personal interest..Dont let a small clic of butt kissers here stop you from making the changes to the board..THIS IS THE 1ST step in getting community back on track ..2nd step AAM GONE.......Month and months of the same stories here  Its time for you all to wake up and smell the coffee.I was the one that noticed the budget was all mixed in and was told it was not to deceive then how come it did!! The only way to accpmplish this is to changes the powers holding our future in question..
.Ask for Izzy and Janet to retire asnd we have a great start then with 3 board positions open then lose Robert who does not live here....As far as Brian  thats your choice   look forward to your comments as usual

Pool Heating ?

Speaking with many residents this last week and many have the same issue, A different pool every month being heated??  Cmon how many of us have poolside units and dont want to have to pack up cooler, book, towels etc and walk half way around the complex, Also our winter visitors(who pay HOA every  month) Come here to find the pool next to their unit is not heated..Now I understand this is to keep budget in order..BUT If we quit outsourcing so much of our labor we could afford to have heated pools. Another misstep by our management company and board budget decision. With the amount of HOA Fee's we pay these pools should be heated for winter use, What good are amenities we pay for and cant use?  Just thought I would bring this up..So if your tired of hiking to go take a swim your comments will be appreciated...

Fine Art & Wine Festival

Talking Stick fine art and wine festival + Thunderbird artists 

invite everyone to come out to the Salt River Fields from

 November 25th-27th from 10am to 5pm!

The event will showcase 100 artists along with guests artist Hal Stewart, currently re-creating his bronze piece “Pima Indian Basket Lady” and taking her to a new 9-foot tall scale. The goal is to have this piece completed to unveil at Talking Stick Fine Art & Wine Festival, in homage to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa tribe.

There will many activities for everyone to enjoy!

Cooking Demonstrations with SubZero/Wolf Chefs Demonstration Stage

Talking Stick Fine Art & Wine Festival is uniquely positioned on the Salt River Prima-Maricopa Indian Community, featuring panoramic views of central Arizona’s most iconicmountain ranges including: Camelback Mountain, theMcDowell Mountains the majestic Red Mountain.

Originals, prints, drawings, scratch-board, photography, jewelry, ceramics and sculptures set in glass, clay, stone, copper, metal and bronze.

Charity Drawing.  In conjunction with Forever Resorts, a drawing ($1 to enter) will occur at this event, to win a 5-day, 4-night stay in a houseboat on Lake Mead & Lake Powell.  100% of proceeds go to Thunderbird Artists to support artclasses for injured war veterans.

Thunderbird Artists. Thunderbird Artists was founded in 1981 by Judi Combs, CEO, and is still owned and operated by Judi. She began withsmall, local shows in Arizona until March of 1992, when she produced her first juried fine art festival in Scottsdale . The overwhelming success of Thunderbird Artists’ first festival led to additional festivals in Carefree,Sedona, Denver , Lake Tahoe, Tucson , Colorado and Scottsdale .

Admission only $5.  Purchase at gate, by phone at 480.270.5000, or at www.SaltRiverFields.com Parking is FREE.

**Part of the Talking Stick Fine Art & Wine Festival Series. Watch for the Talking Stick Fine Art, Wine & Chocolate Festival, Feb. 10-12, 2012