Letter: Before buying into Anthem, look at history is in order

Wednesday, July 1, 1998 | 10:24 a.m.

For example, when we purchased our home in Sun City Summerlin, nothing was built except the Palm Valley Golf Course. We paid a premium for our home realizing that it costs money to have top-notch recreational facilities.

The first two rec centers, Mt. Shadows and Sun Shadows, were essentially promised. There were still a lot of homes to sell.

When the third rec center, Desert Vista, was built, two tennis courts and a putting course were omitted from the original plans.

Now we have our fourth and final rec center, the award-winning Pinnacle. This was completed in August 1997. Again what was promised was changed at the last minute to accommodate a baseball field that was a last-minute addition. Six tennis courts became four and they were moved to the 18th hole of the Eagle Crest Golf Course.

The grand opening of this facility has come and gone 10 months ago. The four tennis courts and the swimming pool are still locked up and are unusable. Why? Golf balls are being hit into this area creating a danger and a huge liability.

The Del Webb Corp. has made two minor corrections, a stand of pine trees near the tee box at the 18th hole, and tall windscreens and nets around the tennis courts. This did not stop the golf balls, and these areas are still locked up.

What does Del Webb Corp. plan to do? Essentially nothing; just deed the facilities over to the homeowners and let them try to solve their mess. There are very few homes left to sell in Summerlin City, and Del Webb is anxious to start selling the Anthem.

Therefore, I repeat: Let the buyer beware. You never know what you are getting until you see it built.

Shelia Spargo