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Local
News at Campo Ocotillo 2008
It is with much sadness that Mrs Carol Pauley passed away in El Cento Hospital
at 7:30 am May 31, 2008.
Our heartfelt condolences go to her husband Ron and her Family.
Carol was an active member of our community and always had a smile for anyone
that was in contact with her.
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| At the top of the bluff, secured by hundreds of tires, stands what is
commonly called 'The Lodge', a meeting room used by many, many Campo Ocotillo
groups and also Non-profit Organizations. It is a place for fun and the
view is awesome. |
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Excerps from the minutes explain our thoughts and ambitions.
1/12/08 Excerpts from the minutes. We have a committee
preparing a Welcome Package for newcomers to the Camp. It will include
a map
and
telephone
list so that newcomers
will feel right at home, immediately.
Things are moving right along towards getting city water for the Camp.
Many of us are grateful, some are still skeptical. Let's hope we see
it in our lifetime. We will now have electricity, water and in the
most cases, everyone has proper 3000 ltr Septic Tanks. We're practically
citi-folk.
Fires have popped up in a trail of Recreation Vehicles being burned
in the last few months in San Felipe. One such fire happened in Campo
Ocotillo itself on or around December 24. Unexpectedly we have a "FireChief" whom
we have honored with a plaque and hope to give him the necessary support
to take on this new responsibility. Thank you Lupe...see photo
below.
There is an ongoing investigation by the Fire Dept and the Police
Dept but we now have permission to clean up the area for the sake of
the Camp. Since that trailer was being offered for Sale by agent Eugene
Hoshell, and he has disappeared for the last month, Salvador will take
it upon himself to dispose of the wreckage from his Camp.
A second Animal Rescue Benefit Night is
planned with Pizza and Beer, games and great prises, for Senior Citizen
Sunday 2/17/08. This Fund Raiser will be
a lot of fun with a Playing Card Bingo game
with numerous small prizes and a Chinese Auction of
Gift Certificates from local businesses such as Latino Gardens and
the Art Gallery. Bring lots of $1.00 or 10 peso coins.(See flyer above) |
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Ron and Carmina Fensler and Joni Kahn present a plaque to our great Fireman
Lupe
See more pictures here
12/8/07 Excerpts from the minutes. Our President
thanks all those who joined a 'Clean-up' crew to canvass the camp and
pickup trash. The Camp itself is proud of its
appearance and is hoping all residents will keep their lots attractive
and therefore more valuable. The owner of "Boganvia Gardens",
a Mini RV Gated Community now under construction promises it will be
very attractive and clean. She hopes all residents around her will
eventually be attractive and kept clean of trash.
A group within the camp wanted to assist Dr. Victor Abasolo with
his efforts towards his new Clinic. They gathered together and donated
a set of glass doors at it's entrance. This was not done as an HOACO
project but everyone congratulated the effort.
A discussion regarding barbed-wire that is dangerous to animal and
wild-life and not acceptable by the owner of this camp. He has asked
that it be removed. It was reminded that the owners, Salvador and
Miguel initiate the rules and if we choose, endorsed by HOACO. Nevertheless
we, as residents, must abide by the rules of the camp.
And guess what! Byron and Lorna Rogers are constructing a "Put
n Play" golf area from Camino Del Ray all the way to the front
area by the highway. Many are delighted at the aspect of enjoying
golf right here, daily.
Kurt Bagby offered to lead a desert run for residents interested
in a day of fun, out to the valley sometime in January.
Fenslers will host a Christmas dinner Dec 22 for all who wish to
come. Donations will help differ the costs.
A step arobics exercise group will meet 5 days a week at the lodge
at 7:00 a.m. Anyone wishing to join is welcome.
Adrian Strepple already has a body-maintenance Excersize Group going
that meets on Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. Those that now participate
endorses this program and hopes to continue it as long as possible.
Everyone is welcome.
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11/10/07 Excerpts from the minutes. Our first Home-Owner's
meeting of he 2007-2008 Season. Board of Directors are
President: Joni Kahn, Vice President: Doug Bailey, Secretary: Loralie
Cecotti, Treasurer, Jean Breslin,
Excerpts from the minutes. An indepth inquiry as to who still owe
a balance on the electrical infrastructure, enjoyed by literally everyone
within the
first 60-resident area, will be conducted by a small committee
appointed. Many, but not all residents went above and beyond by borrowing
money
on their credit cards at 18% interest to get this project done
and expect some refund for their efforts. This same committee will,
with
the help of Salvador's daughter, Abril his book-keeper, verify
the names of new owners of properties and who paid and did not yet
pay
their fair share of this infrastructure but are enjoying the electricity.
Letters of verification are now going out to residents for their
response.
New infrastructure for water is being researched and hopefully spear-headed
into action. However, the HOACO treasurer is not handling these costs.
Rather, the owner of the camp itself will complete the entire infrastructure
and those who wish water can pay their fair share to Abril Flores,
Sal's book-keeper
We have created "NO BEACH-CAMPING" and "NO FIREWORKS" signs
within the camp.
Purchase of a defibulator for use here at Campo Ocotillo was discussed
and maybe donations towards the purchase of a Hemo-Dialysis machine
for San Felipe under Dr. Abasolo's professional use. Both will be
researched.
The camp has noticed a remarkable increase in undesired traffic
so Street lights have been installed by the Camp at the entrance
to Campo Ocotillo and at the Calle Viejo/Camino Real intersection.
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Campo Ocotillo Ladie's Luncheion held at Tatoo Rose restaurant in town.
More pictures here
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How the North-End is ChangingJan
2008Highway 5 is now a 4-lane highway; Plans are when this project section
is completed it will be 4-lane 25 miles, all the way to the Check
Station. During the construction of this wonderful highway is very, very
dangerous. You can hardly follow the signs; rather follow the traffic if
possible. Old signs and arrows still appear where they are now meaningless.
No shoulders in some places, beautiful shoulders completed in other places.
An excavated center in some places, striped posts installed in others.
Get the picture?New enterprises are popping up all along this new stretch.
In this area alone we have at least 6 little restaurants now. Of course
we still have the larger enterprises such as Playa de Oro, Pete's Camp
and
El Dorado's Juanita restaurant. The gas station is now open with an ATM
and the little Mall near there is starting to be more active.We still don't
have
an active Pharmacy. Other malls are popping
up
and advertisements of Business Centers say they are on their way. Will
Costco follow? I spotted a water dispensing building going up on our the
highway
close to Campo Ocotillo. That about completes the necessary businesses needed
to live comfortably without going to town. No we don't have a school or a
bank out here yet, but????
This whole infrastructure will be needed when the hundreds
of condominiums now in construction are completed in El Dorado. No joke, folks.
They are packed in there at the waterfront and most are already pre-sold.
The
beautiful golf-course is the drawing card which is already up and running
with it's own pavillion for dining and festivities. Houses and Condos are going
up on almost every property along
this stretch now. And changing hands often. The picture is for what used
to be Campos to find a Realtor for the entire camp who then pre-sells to a
developer
who in turn pre-sells to individuals. Don't be too fast to invest. Check
out the whole picture to be sure; A few have invested only to find the developer
didn't deliver. On the whole it's very, very exciting.
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How Campo Ocotillos is changing
Almost every piece of property is now sold in our Camp. We have electricity;
and we now have city water available; soon to be brought right to our individual
properties. The front section of the Camp all the way to the highway is now a
Putting
Golf
Course.
What remains is to create a beautiful entrance to reward all the work that
has been
put into this project.
In 1998 the owners used hundreds of tires to develop individual
property lines and bulkheads. It's hard to remember that many of us started
in
trailers,
graduating
to very enterprising homesteads, some already landscaped. Almost all properties
in the first section near the water are in full development. Properties sold
more
recently
between
this section called the 'Y' and the golf-course, are mostly still occupied
by trailers
or
are
in
initial construction. I can't imagine what the next 5 years will bring.
Column written and photos submitted by Shirley Thompson
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