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LODGE LOG
Blue Lake Springs Homeowners’ Association August 2021
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If there is any member
2021 Calendar of Events who knows of someone
who may need a get well
Friday Afternoon Bridge card or sympathy card,
Every Friday at 12:00 pm please call the Sunshine Lady,
Debbie Kushnir 795-0600 Sheila Silcox at 209-795-5724
(Please note for all bridge groups, WELCOME NEW OWNERS
please call ahead to save a spot)
Benjamin Mangan & Bochan Huy umit 12
Thursday Afternoon Mahjong Justin & Natalie Smith Unit 8
First and Third Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Earl & Margaret Rogers Unit 9
Leni Salayko 795-7166
Brady & Annie Marshall Unit 2
Texas Hold’em:
Second Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Kristie McCornock Unit 8
(September 2021 through May 2022)
Alain & Nicole Lanusse Unit 5
Looking for a volunteer to organize games
Anthony & Tiffany Tom Unit 13
Potluck Maria Dimova & Vladimir Chakmatov Unit 8
Second Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
(September 2021 through May 2022) Joanne Maitland & Angeline Sheridan Unit 7
Pat Hjelmhaug 408-340-3121 Brian & Terry Bateman Unit 13
Bruce & Mary Lynn Rodegard Unit 13
SIR’s
Heather & Eben Rogers Unit 1
Sir Branch #152 will be having their Michael & Elaine Haun Unit 1
next meeting Tuesday, August 17th at
11:00 am Laura & David Herrera Unit 2
For more information contact: Jason & Megan Dominici Unit 8
Jim Walton, SIR Membership Director James & Cherie Pappas Unit 5
415-699-9396 Kevin & Cathey Andel Unit 12
Jeffrey & Claudia Hudson Unit 1
Colby & Deborah Craig Unit 7
Nathan & Jaime Hall Unit 2
. Jorge & Laura Laguna Unit 9
Karl von Beckman Unit 4
Zachary & Jennifer Barnes Unit 8
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SNOWFLAKE LODGE
Snowflake Lodge Restaurant is open year round Friday and Saturday
nights to members and their guests. It is a full service restaurant
serving an extensive, ever evolving menu featuring the finest food on
the mountain. Prepared by Chef Kris and the talented kitchen team.
Our full service dining menu, and extensive children’s menu, are sure
to find your new favorite! The Snowflake Lodge is a great place to
have a quiet dinner on the deck, or a fun family evening with the kids.
Snowflake Lodge always offers complimentary soft drinks to those
dining with us. We hope to see you in the restaurant soon!
For Dinner reservations please call 209-795-2357. Walk-ins will be accommodated as
space allows.
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Dear BLS Membership,
We are truly grateful to Doug Hjelmhaug, Mike McAtee and Steve Pollack, our
outgoing Board members who have volunteered their time to guide our
HOA, dedicating significant time and energy to help chart our past, present
and future and grow our Blue Lake Springs HOA as a community-oriented
association.
As our new Board of Directors gets acclimated into their positions, we will
work diligently to stay true to the history and character that has made Blue
Lake Springs such a special place for all of us. It is important to the newly
elected board members that we earn your trust and have full transparency
of actions taken on your behalf. To serve you the best, and make the best
decisions, we need to know what you think to help guide our actions.
Committees are filling up, please reach out to volunteer, we will try to
accommodate everyone.
The 4th of July celebration activities were special. My family and I thoroughly
enjoyed all of it. The outside laser dance party was a fantastic alternative to
fireworks. I was standing in the lodge lake when kids took turns sliding down
the impromptu slide on the beach that was put on by maintenance staff. I
didn’t see a face without a smile on it. Well done and thank you BLS staff for
more memories.
Please read Mr. Hein’s VIP post in this lodge log. The association has sent
emails regarding dead or dying trees. Many of us (myself included) have seen
recent increases or cancellations to our insurance premiums due to the
number of fires and risk. We all need to be diligent to protect our
community. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions.
Kevin Prosise
President
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VOLUNTEERS IN PREVENTION (VIP)
Hello BLSHA Members!
What a great month for fire prevention! Out of the 43 properties that were still non-compliant as of
7/1/2021, only 8 properties are not progressing. 35 of these property owners have either completed
their clean-up or have an extension with a service provider lined up, within the next 30 days. We will
continue to reach out to the remaining 8 property owners who are not responding.
I would like to thank everyone for their efforts this year. It has been a rough ride since February of
2020, but the Membership stepped up and took care of their fire prevention responsibilities. This
also includes one tough storm in 2021. Please keep this good work up, and please remember that
PRC4291, Appendix B, and the BLSHA CC&Rs are in effect 12 months a year. Well done, BLSHA
Members! Trim that Mountain Misery! Don’t forget to take a look at your properties around the end
of August, and make sure that your annual grasses are trimmed and that your pines and cedars are
not turning brown. Make sure to take a look at the top of your trees.
If you are selling your BLSHA property, please take note that a new law took effect on
7/1/2021. The new law requires that all properties sold in high fire danger areas like ours, must be
fully compliant under PRC4291 or any other local ordinance, such as Appendix B of the EPFD
Unimproved Property Requirements. This law is still very new and while you need this document to
complete the sale of your home, the logistics of who will complete these inspections and how long
they will take to get is still in the air. Please send me an email and I will get out to your property
within 72 hours, and get you the inspection which you require. I am the acting VIP Coordinator, so I
have received permission from CAL FIRE to complete these inspections. The inspection document
is good for 6 months. Please send me your email requests to vip@blsha.com.
Please remember that while there is not a leash law in Calaveras County, the BLSHA CC&Rs state
that once your pet leaves your property, they must be on a leash. We have many reports of roaming
dogs being very aggressive to Members, while they are on walks with their own pets and
children. Please respect everyone’s right to freely walk the streets, without this fear.
Article III / Section 4: Animals/Household Pets
The following restrictions shall govern and restrict pet owners:
1. The Calaveras County Code Chapter 6
2. Common household pets may be kept on improved property so long as the same are not
kept, bred, or maintained as a commercial kennel. No other animals, livestock, or poultry of
any kind shall be kept, bred or raised on any property.
3. Pets shall only be allowed on roads and trails when they are leashed and otherwise
under the supervision and restraint of their owners. Pets shall not be allowed within the
recreational facilities of the Association.
4. Each person keeping a pet shall be responsible for the conduct of such pets, to
ensure that the same do not interfere with the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the
community.
5(VIP Continued)
If you have not signed up for the BLSHA Garbage Program, please get in this great
program. The program is neither your regular garbage service nor does it act like a
property management company. This service is to help you clean your garbage when you
have no other alternatives, within a 24 hour time frame. When a spill is reported to us, we
go out to the property, take pictures and send them to you (via email). We then ask if you
would like us to clean the spill for you. The charge is $45.00 for each clean-up. YOU WILL
NOT BE CHARGED UNLESS YOU APPROVE OF THE CLEAN-UP. If you choose not to
use this service, you have 24 hours to have the spill cleaned up. Save yourself some time
and just sign up. You may never use it, but you will be ready if you need to.
Do not forget that BLSHA is a Fire Wise Community. Please contact me at vip@blsha.com
to request the 2021 Fire-Wise Certificate and the current EPFD ISO Rating. These docu-
ments will help you receive at least 10% off, on your fire insurance. Every dollar counts!
Have a wonderful August! Autumn is around the corner. Cannot wait! It has been one hot
summer!
Thank you,
Thomas Hein
BLSHA Fire Prevention Coordinator
6Rec Ramblings
Hello Members,
Ahoy Matey!! The Cardboard Boat Regatta was Saturday August 7th, and was
a great success! The boat “Fish & Ships” was first to cross the finish line and
won the Jack Sparrow award. The “Hour Boat” won the Titanic award, and The
“Bakersfield Jazz” won the Yo-Ho-Ho award. Thank you to all who participated!
You will be pleased to know BLS Has Talent is back…Sunday, September 5.
We already have sign ups so dust off your dancing shoes, rehearse that song,
and participate in our end of season evening under the stars. More information
to come!
Our 2021 t-shirts have been selling like hotcakes. We are so proud of both of
our shirts; especially since they were designed by our own Veronica O’Boy.
The selection is minimal, so if you want this Snowflake Lodge or Fly-in Lake
keepsake come by the Rec Office to see what we have.
Note: As we wind down our summer activities, please be mindful several of
our recreation staff members leave early for college. Beginning the second
week in August, please listen to PA announcements regarding safety.
As always,
Judith A. Anderson, BLS Summer Recreation Director
7Blue Lake Springs Homeowners’ Association Administration
General Manager,
Office Hours
Tuesday-Saturday ~ 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tony Abila
Office Phone: (209) 795-2357 ~ Fax: (209) 795-4438 Assistant General Manager,
Email: blsoffice@caltel.com Amber Meyer
Post Office Box 712, Arnold, CA 95223
Web Site: www.blsha.com Snowflake Lodge Restaurant
Snowflake Lodge Chef,
Snowflake Lodge Restaurant Kris Fichtner
Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please Call for Reservation (209) 795-2357
Facilities
Facilities Manager,
Summer Recreation (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Mark Owens
Recreation Office Phone (209) 795-4009
Email: blsrecreation@caltel.com
Summer Recreation
Board of Directors Meetings Summer Recreation Director,
Third Saturday, 9:00 a.m. Judith Anderson
Assistant Recreation Director,
Board of Directors Veronica O’Boy
President, Kevin Prosise
Vice President, Roxanne Dubois
Treasurer, Joanne Schultz
Secretary, Nancy Dommes
Director, Kayleen Clemens
Director, Rick Giorgetti
Director, Dale Ward
Your Association welcomes letters from members and will
publish them in the Lodge Log on a space available basis. If
necessary they will be edited for style and shortened to 200
words. Letters will not be returned to author. Formal policy is
on file at the Association office. Members should request a
copy of the policy If they are considering submitting a
Member to Member letter.
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