Tower Talk
September 10, 2015 in Tower Talk, Uncategorized
Circa 1979, Park Tower Goes Condo
by Bob Shamo With Marian Shaw’s passing last year, Park Tower lost one of its original owners and most colorful residents. She left behind many items of historical interest, among them issues of the newsletter dating back to 1979, our first year as a condominium association. Mrs. Shaw’s family offered us those back issues, and […]
September 10, 2015 in Tower Talk, Uncategorized
Condo Etiquette – What’s that Smell?
by Jeff Hauser While there are many benefits to living in a high-rise like ours, there is always the danger of taking too much for granted, of overlooking the boundaries that separate our lifestyle choices from those of our neighbors. Here in Park Tower, we live close to one another. Once the door is […]
September 9, 2015 in Tower Talk, Uncategorized
Why All the Water Shutdowns? Part 1
by Tim Patricio Maintaining a skyscraper and all its parts and pieces can present quite a challenge – especially when it’s not just any building but one that a thousand plus people call home. There are miles of plumbing lines in our building, and a lot of time, patience and resources are needed to […]
September 9, 2015 in Tower Talk, Uncategorized
Enjoy A Late Summer Delight, Cherry Crostata
by Taryn Heubner It’s early Sunday morning and I’m sipping a strong cup of La Colombe coffee, pondering how this day might unfold. I’m torn between lying under the covers another hour (or three) or puttering into the kitchen and putting these newly acquired cherries to use. Both our Edgewater Farmers Market on Saturdays […]
September 1, 2015 in Tower Talk
Committee Focus (Sep-Nov 2015)
Committee Focus by Bob Shamo The Committee Focus column, new in this issue, will update essentials and call attention to likely committee agendas for the near future. Committees (formally known as “Commissions”) are appointed by the board, and make recommendations to the board, on matters of importance to the association. Owners –and in some cases, […]
May 31, 2015 in Tower Talk
Candidates Respond
It’s time again to speak up, to make your voice heard on a matter of great importance to PTCA, our condominium association. The Board of Directors comprises five persons, and three of those positions will be decided by the election on June 15. This is a huge chunk of decision-making responsibility, as the winners will […]
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