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Legendary Times

December 2010 Volume 3, Issue 12

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Official Newsletter of the Legend Oaks II Homeowners Association

Quarterly HOA Meeting to be Held December 4th

We will be holding our first Quarterly HOA meeting on December 4th at 10 a.m. Please meet at the park by the pool and bring your own chairs. This will be a general open forum to update residents on our progress since the HOA Board meeting and to answer any questions residents may have.

We look forward to seeing you there.

POOl COMMittee

Update By Maura Thomas

The new pool committee has been hard at work on two major initiatives. First, our pump room is in dire need of a complete overhaul. The committee is grateful to have the volunteer efforts of a true expert in community pools with years of experience, so we are confident that we’ll be able to make the best decision at the best price. All options are currently on the table for exploration, including new energy-saving features and even a comparison and analysis of traditional chlorine versus a salt water option. We’re in the process of finishing the specifications, and then we will use those to bid out the job to many local and regional companies.

The second big initiative for the pool committee this year is the possibility of dramatically expanding the pool hours for adults and supervised children. This would require modifications, including installing a security and access control system. The steps in this process include surveying the residents, collecting quotes, obtaining approval from the board, and generally hammering out all the details. So far, the model is loosely following the current policy at Legend Oaks I. Residents certainly don’t need to wait for the survey to voice an opinion. Your thoughts or questions on the matter can be directed to Maura Thomas via e-mail at maura@regainyourtime.com.

legend Oaks 2 Annual Christmas

Party Deck the Park With Lights

and Santa! The annual Legend Oaks 2 Christmas Party

will be held on Saturday, December 11th from 5-8 p.m.

The park behind the pool will be our winter wonderland, colored with lots of Christmas lights,

warmed with hot chocolate, and the air filled with Christmas carols. Stop

by and visit Santa, get your face painted by Kiwi the Elf, be delighted by Mr. Puppet, and ride the train! See you there!

Volunteers are needed for this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please

contact Amanda Hyde at hyde.clan@gmail.com.

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HOA DireCtOrsNikki Tate, Board President ..................nikkiatate@gmail.comScott Strance................................... scott_strance@yahoo.comDarryl Pruett .................................... gdmpruett3@gmail.com

neWsletter COMMitteeMelanie Dragger ............................. info@melaniedragger.com

POOl COMMitteeCarrie Leonard” .............................bpcmleonard@yahoo.com Caryn Crull” ........................................c_crull@hotmail.com Darryl Pruett .................................... gdmpruett3@gmail.comEric Clemons ................................eric.clemons@sbcglobal.netFarhad Madani ................................... fmadani@sbcglobal.netJane Prince Maclean ................................ janepm@gmail.com Jonathon Mayor .................................. scatadelik@yahoo.comLeanne Green .................................. leannezgreen@gmail.comMaura Thomas ........................... maura@regainyourtime.comScott Strance................................... scott_strance@yahoo.comShawn Thomas .............................shawnpthomas@gmail.com

lAnDsCAPe COMMitteeCraig Powell ...................... craig@powelllandscapedesign.comDarryl Pruett .................................... gdmpruett3@gmail.comDoug Mitchell .................................happydawg1@yahoo.com Eric Thompson ........................... Eric_Thompson@amat.comLeanne Green .................................. leannezgreen@gmail.comMichael Schwartz ...............................kazafox1@hotmail.comRobyn Czarnecki .................................... robyncz@yahoo.comScott Strance................................... scott_strance@yahoo.comSusan Farley ................................... susancfarley@hotmail.com Vanessa Gallagher .................................vmlynn@hotmail.com

finAnCe COMMitteeBilly Mutschler ..........................billy@thedimestorepoets.comCameron Van Noy ............................. cvannoy12@yahoo.comDarryl Pruett .................................... gdmpruett3@gmail.comDavid Rockwell ............................. davidrockwell@gmail.comNathan Shilling .......................... nathan_shilling@yahoo.comRuss Fallon ..............................................russF53@gmail.comScott Strance................................... scott_strance@yahoo.com

MAintenAnCe COMMittee:Loyd Wiley .............................................................................

reCreAtiOn COMMittee:Amanda Hyde, Co-chair ....................... hyde.clan@gmail.comLisa Clemons, Co-chair ................eric.clemons@sbcglobal.netMembers: Amy Tillman, Nikki Tate, Shari Vars, Vanessa Gallagher

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HOA WebsiteDid you know

that Legend Oaks 2 has our very own website? This is an informational site designed and maintained by one of our residents, Larry Juergens.

The site address is www.legendoaks2.org, and currently contains association information, including contacts with phone numbers and email addresses, links to the PDF versions of the newsletters, and an events calendar and classified section where members can post happenings and items for sale, rent, or trade. Submissions can be made through Larry at larry.juergens@gmail.com.

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Legendary Timesfive Handmade Holiday Gift ideas

By Melanie Dragger

Nothing says you care like a hand-crafted gift. Warm the hearts of your family and friends this holiday season with one of these simple handmade gifts.

1. baked breadPull out your banana nut, zucchini, and pumpkin bread

recipes and bake your holiday gifts. Include a bread pan and the recipe with the bread. Punch a hole in the recipe card and tie it with a ribbon to the wrapped bread.

2. Dried HerbsDry your favorite herbs, such as oregano, thyme,

rosemary, and sage. Once dried, transfer the herbs to small, air-tight containers, such as small canning jars or individual spice containers. Add a label and date. Herbs are best if used within one year.

3. Cookie MixAdd the dry ingredients for a batch of oatmeal

raisin, chocolate chip, or gingerbread cookies in a large canning jar. Tie the jar with a ribbon and attach the baking instructions, cookie cutters, and an oven mitten for a sweet holiday gift.

4. CalendarWith the New Year right around the

corner, a calendar makes a great holiday gift. Choose pictures of your family or friends from various times throughout the year. Select a generic calendar from

your local stationary shop. Scan, print, and trim the photos to the appropriate size. Attach the photos to the calendar with acid-free glue or photo corners. Personalize the calendar with dates that are important for you and the recipient.

5. Holiday OrnamentMake a one-of-a-kind holiday ornament. Create a photo

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displayed. Using acid-free glue, secure the pieces of card stock together, sandwiching the photo. Add a ribbon to

the top for hanging, then embellish with beads, buttons, paint, or twigs.

Merry Christmas!

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holidays at its intimate ‘black box’ theatre in Lakeway, sets off the holiday season with Broadway guests, Austin performers including youngsters and is filled with special surprises .And of course, the performance for Newcomers will include a few holiday favorites!

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