If you see a VOTE NO yard sign, please call us at 928-230-4491 or email at refugepac@hotmail.com with a location so we can pick it up. OR, if you can just grab it for recycling or disposal, we would really appreciate it!
All signs must be removed by the end of May.
Thank you so much!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Blogger Problems
Our website has been experiencing some problems with clicking sounds and taking a long time to load.
We are looking into the issue and hope to have the problem resolved soon.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
We are looking into the issue and hope to have the problem resolved soon.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
More Letters to the Editor
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/56462716?access_key=key-2i6qff4fq0xepzfo8319
Today, two more letters were published in the Times-Herald regarding The Refuge.
Seems like there is still quite a bit of energy on the annexation attempt and how it was conducted.
Today, two more letters were published in the Times-Herald regarding The Refuge.
Seems like there is still quite a bit of energy on the annexation attempt and how it was conducted.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Letter to the Editor, AZ-Independent
After reading the most recent edition of the AZ-Independent, Rick Thompson felt compelled to send a Letter to the Editor, copying members of City Council. The letter probably won't get published, so here it is, in case you are interested:
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/55953047?access_key=key-10iv5kzmlntp15lnlfxm
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/55953047?access_key=key-10iv5kzmlntp15lnlfxm
Friday, May 20, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Thank you
Thank you so much to our amazing team of supporters -- the VOTERS and Lake Havasu City Residents, the Desert Hills residents and The Refuge residents.
Whether it was writing memos, pounding in yard signs, hanging door hangers, making phone calls, or simply talking to people while standing in line at the grocery store... each of you made a difference in helping get to spread the word.
When it appeared that the deck was stacked against us and maybe even started to feel that it could be detrimental to your business to "admit" you were opposed to the annexation, you stood firm and pushed back.
Thank you for your passion and your involvement. Your personal involvement truly made a difference...
Whether it was writing memos, pounding in yard signs, hanging door hangers, making phone calls, or simply talking to people while standing in line at the grocery store... each of you made a difference in helping get to spread the word.
When it appeared that the deck was stacked against us and maybe even started to feel that it could be detrimental to your business to "admit" you were opposed to the annexation, you stood firm and pushed back.
Thank you for your passion and your involvement. Your personal involvement truly made a difference...
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Win, Lose or Draw
Today is the big day!
Win, lose or draw.... Please take a moment to read the attached Refuge homeowner's article about tonight's election.
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/55619588?access_key=key-21b0mdx40esd4srn6cg3
If you haven't yet voted, there is still time! Ballots can be hand carried to the secure ballot box at City Hall until 7:00 tonight. Make sure your voice is heard....
Win, lose or draw.... Please take a moment to read the attached Refuge homeowner's article about tonight's election.
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/55619588?access_key=key-21b0mdx40esd4srn6cg3
If you haven't yet voted, there is still time! Ballots can be hand carried to the secure ballot box at City Hall until 7:00 tonight. Make sure your voice is heard....
Monday, May 16, 2011
Thank You to LHC Voters!
This is a copy of an ad that will be running in the paper on 5/16 and 5/17 -- just in case you miss it... Thank you so very much for your support!
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/55517153?access_key=key-2nh2703ouphpp61prnsq
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/55517153?access_key=key-2nh2703ouphpp61prnsq
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Havasu PodCast - 4 Interviews on Annexation
Listen to five different viewpoints on the annexation argument on Lake Havasu's new Podcast hosted by Fred, Tony and KGem at http://www.havasucitypodcast.com/ .
Interviews are with:
Rick and Sue Thompson (Refuge Homeowners) - Episode 6
Dick Tucker (friend of Aldridges) - Episode 7
Brian Wedemeyer (former City Council member) - Episode 8
Jeanne Kentch (Secretary/Treasurer, Desert Hills Fire District) - Episode 9
Interviews are with:
Rick and Sue Thompson (Refuge Homeowners) - Episode 6
Dick Tucker (friend of Aldridges) - Episode 7
Brian Wedemeyer (former City Council member) - Episode 8
Jeanne Kentch (Secretary/Treasurer, Desert Hills Fire District) - Episode 9
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Did You Know #27 - There's Still Time to Vote!
We've heard from many of you that you either did not receive your ballot in the mail or you tossed your ballot, thinking that this vote didn't really matter to you personally.
If you tossed your ballot, you can obtain a replacement at City Hall, 2330 McCulloch.
There is a secured box at City Hall where you can hand-deliver your signed ballot. Ballots will be accepted until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17th. If you have not yet mailed yours, it's probably safer at this point to hand deliver it to that location.
Make sure your voice is heard!
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN PROTECTING OUR CITY!
If you tossed your ballot, you can obtain a replacement at City Hall, 2330 McCulloch.
There is a secured box at City Hall where you can hand-deliver your signed ballot. Ballots will be accepted until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17th. If you have not yet mailed yours, it's probably safer at this point to hand deliver it to that location.
Make sure your voice is heard!
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN PROTECTING OUR CITY!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
The Refuge Community Association is vigorously protecting its community against a predatory developer. A claim has now been made by City Attorney, Paul Lenkowsky, that the Association is in violation of campaign finance laws. Mr. Lenkowsky has disseminated this claim to the media, without waiting for a response from Association attorneys, to the newspapers in Lake Havasu and the general public, as if it were uncontested fact. It is not fact, it is fiction.
The Refuge Homeowners have been counseled from the beginning of this referendum campaign by one of the finest election law attorneys in Arizona, specializing in initiatives and referendums. The Community Association is a non-profit corporation and is not collecting donations for this campaign. They are not required to register as a political committee, as Mr. Lenkowsky asserts. A letter will be sent to Mr. Lenkowsky responding to his erroneous claims.
Unfortunately, the Aldridges, a local newspaper and members of our City Council did not allow due process to occur before jumping to conclusions and broadcasting to the public that laws were broken. This is a direct manipulation and campaign ploy to mislead the public during these final days of voting.
The Aldridges, the City Attorney, the City Council and the AZ Independent should be ashamed of using their public offices for campaign purposes.
The Refuge Homeowners have been counseled from the beginning of this referendum campaign by one of the finest election law attorneys in Arizona, specializing in initiatives and referendums. The Community Association is a non-profit corporation and is not collecting donations for this campaign. They are not required to register as a political committee, as Mr. Lenkowsky asserts. A letter will be sent to Mr. Lenkowsky responding to his erroneous claims.
Unfortunately, the Aldridges, a local newspaper and members of our City Council did not allow due process to occur before jumping to conclusions and broadcasting to the public that laws were broken. This is a direct manipulation and campaign ploy to mislead the public during these final days of voting.
The Aldridges, the City Attorney, the City Council and the AZ Independent should be ashamed of using their public offices for campaign purposes.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Video Clip of Attorney Presentation
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1971197447027
There were obviously more than a "handful" of property owners applauding when the attorney told them that what the Aldridges were attempting to do was illegal.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Refuge Annexation Map
It's been a while since we've posted this diagram of The Refuge community and the specific area to be annexed. In case you haven't seen it, take a look....
http://www.scribd.com/full/53258483?access_key=key-1uagg831xijkzyeslgl9
http://www.scribd.com/full/53258483?access_key=key-1uagg831xijkzyeslgl9
Friday, May 6, 2011
Havasu Video News - Cindy Aldridge and Monica Ball Share Their Perspectives
http://www.havasuvideonews.com/2011/05/refuge-annexation-ballots-arrive/
This just came out from Havasu Video News -- it provides a succinct overview from both sides about the annexation issue.
This just came out from Havasu Video News -- it provides a succinct overview from both sides about the annexation issue.
Did You Know #23
Did you know that our local Havasu newspaper has "come out of the closet" with their bias about this Refuge Annexation? It's been pretty clear in all of the reporting that has taken place over the last 18 months that this newspaper has slanted its stories in favor of the Aldridges and City Council. But now they have openly come out with their statement of bias.
Last Sunday, the News-Herald printed an Editorial about the goodness of the Refuge Annexation and why it deserves a YES vote. (See: http://www.scribd.com/full/54751718?access_key=key-jomf3wrw6da9yddvv5j ).
This was shortly after the paper announced that it would no longer print any "Letters to the Editor" on the issue of the annexation. Many of the opponents of the annexation had letters in the queue that were never published, letters that met the 300 word deadline and had been verified for publication. But never quite "got there".
So the newspaper chooses to silence the public, and then comes out with their own Editorial telling everyone how important a YES vote is.
Biased?
Then, yesterday, the News-Herald printed an article about the red-tagging of the tent that contained several incorrect statements made by Jerry Aldridge. When the newspaper was contacted and informed of the inaccuracies, they refused to issue a retraction. (See http://havasunews.com/articles/2011/05/05/news/doc4dc23046c74f5635281178.txt ).
Last Sunday, the News-Herald printed an Editorial about the goodness of the Refuge Annexation and why it deserves a YES vote. (See: http://www.scribd.com/full/54751718?access_key=key-jomf3wrw6da9yddvv5j ).
This was shortly after the paper announced that it would no longer print any "Letters to the Editor" on the issue of the annexation. Many of the opponents of the annexation had letters in the queue that were never published, letters that met the 300 word deadline and had been verified for publication. But never quite "got there".
So the newspaper chooses to silence the public, and then comes out with their own Editorial telling everyone how important a YES vote is.
Biased?
Then, yesterday, the News-Herald printed an article about the red-tagging of the tent that contained several incorrect statements made by Jerry Aldridge. When the newspaper was contacted and informed of the inaccuracies, they refused to issue a retraction. (See http://havasunews.com/articles/2011/05/05/news/doc4dc23046c74f5635281178.txt ).
Incorrect Statement #1: "Jerry Aldridge said the Fire Department’s measure of red-tagging the structure didn’t close the pavilion event tent down." Reality: The tent was closed for any occupancy other than contractors or sub-contractors.
Incorrect Statement #2: "Aldridge said he was aware of the approaching expiration date and didn’t schedule any events past the expiration date." Reality: There were, in fact, events scheduled.
Incorrect Statement #3: "Aldridge said Wednesday he doesn’t need the homeowner’s permission when it comes to a fire access road." Reality: Aldridge can create a fire road on his property, but would not have access to that road without the use of the private HOA roads.
Unbiased reporting? Think again. To find out what is really going on in our City, we have to do our own research since it is obvious that our local newspaper will not.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Did You Know #22
Did you know that there are currently 8 lawsuits between the Aldridges and the Refuge property owners (6 OF THE LAWSUITS INITIATED BY THE ALDRIDGES THEMSELVES!!!) and that doesn't even count the lawsuit that has been filed against the City of Lake Havasu!
The Aldridges said publicly that the "truth" is that there are really only THREE lawsuits. They must have forgotten that they personally sued all five of the HOA Board members AND THEIR SPOUSES for actions these Board members took to protect their own private gated community.
Does the City really want to get involved in this mess?
The Aldridges said publicly that the "truth" is that there are really only THREE lawsuits. They must have forgotten that they personally sued all five of the HOA Board members AND THEIR SPOUSES for actions these Board members took to protect their own private gated community.
Does the City really want to get involved in this mess?
JUST SAY NO -- IT'S TOO RISKY!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
BREAKING NEWS
Yesterday afternoon, a decision was made in AZ Apellate Court that will directly impact this annexation process.
The findings were: If an annexation is approved but challenged judicially, the annexation does not go into effect until all relevant appeals have been ajudicated.
What this means for the Refuge annexation is that regardless of the outcome of the vote, the 49 acres will remain in County jurisdiction until the court case against the City of Lake Havasu has been ajudicated.
The findings were: If an annexation is approved but challenged judicially, the annexation does not go into effect until all relevant appeals have been ajudicated.
What this means for the Refuge annexation is that regardless of the outcome of the vote, the 49 acres will remain in County jurisdiction until the court case against the City of Lake Havasu has been ajudicated.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
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