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Official PublicatiOn Of the timarrOn Owner's assOciatiOn
TIMARRONnovember 2007, Volume 1, issue 8
WinterholidaysarehereandtheTimarronCommunityisholdingtheAnnualHolidayLightingandDecorationcontest.Judgingtakesplace the evening of Monday, December 10th or thenext day ifweatherresultsindelays.Sodon’tforgettohaveyourlightsonby6pmforjudging. ValleyCrestdonatespoinsettiasforfirstandsecondplacewinners.Neighborhoodswithmorethanone-hundredhomesreceivetwofirstplaceawards.Winningyardswillalsohaveasignpostedintheiryardforeveryonetosee.Firstplacewintersmaynotwintwoconsecutiveyears.Soletyourcreativesidecomeoutas‘tistheseason!!!DATE: MONDAY,DECEMBER10thTIME: 6:00p.m.
Annual Holiday LightingAnd Decor Contest
FALL TIMARRON GARAGE SALE
Date: Friday,November9th Saturday,November10thTime: 9:00AMto4:00PM Giveyourfallcleaningagreatrewardbygetting your items ready to sell and turnthemintocashaswellashelpingtheneedyinthisgivingseason. Simplyplaceballoonsbyyourmailboxorgatewhenyouwanttobeopenforshoppers.Timarron is posting advertisements in theJournalpublications.PRESALENIGHT: Your fellow residentswill be able topreview the merchandise on Thursday,November8th.Placeyourballoonsoutsidebetween4:00-7:00PMifyouarereadygetanearlystart.AFTERTHESALE: You can donate what is leftbycallingacharityofyourpreferencetopickupyouritemsandreceive a tax receipt.Here aresomeplacesthatwouldbehappytoreceiveyour clothing & household items in goodcondition: TheSecondGlanceResaleShop-BenefitstheOpenArmsShelter.817-909-8765(askforAlbertorleaveamessage) TheArcofTexas-Supportpeoplewithdisabilities.817-624-7001 GracefulBuys&TouchofGrace-Supportfood pantries andhousingfor theneedy.Clothing and small items must be takento their donation station in Grapevine.They will pick up furniture and workingappliances817-305-4673
Happy Holidays from theTimarron Owner's Association.
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TheMissionoftheTimarronOwnersAssociationistoprovideitsmembersasuperiorresidentialdevelopmentwithamenities,policies,andstandardswhichmaintainthequalityoflifeforitsneighborhoods,maximizethepropertyvaluesofitshomeowners,and provide uniform administration and enforcement of itspolices Theprinciplepointsoffocustofulfillthemissionareto:
Ournewsletterisinneedofvolunteerstohelpcoordinatearticlesand information gathering. We are very fortunate to have the“InsideTimarron”newsletter.Ithasopenedagreatcommunicationforumtohelpusbuildandmaintainastrongercommunity,freeofchargetoourreaders. Thiscouldbeagreatopportunityforthoseinterestedinpositivejournalism toget involved inhelpingyourcommunity. Pleasecontacttheofficetovolunteerat817-424-3027.
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permitandtheunderstreetdrillingiscomplete.Youshouldsee purple pipe beside Byron Nelson and Continental.The new well irrigation will run through purple pipe todifferentiateitselffromCitywaterlines.Whereisthisnewwelllocation?Lookjusteastofthehole14oftheTimarronGolfClubalongContinental.NewpumpequipmentwillabovegroundjusteastoftheBentCreektenniscourt,besidetheexistingpumpequipment.
• Bent Creek Clubhouse Have you rented theTimarronClubhouseslately?Severalregularmaintenanceitemstookplace at the Bent Creek clubhouse: new sofa purchased,air conditioning units serviced, building power sprayed,windows and carpets cleaned, and minor wall repairsaddressed.
Let us take care of your backyard needs.Shrub Trimming • Flower Bedding • Weekly Pool Service
Please Call Mike: 817-308-2651
We also provide window cleaning during the months ofOctober, November, December, January and Febuary.
The 2007- 2008 Board of Directors and NeighborhoodDelegatesareelectedand,bythetimeyoureceivethisnewsletter,theBoardhasapprovedthe2008Budget.PleasewatchyourmailoverthenextfewweeksforaccountstatementsasassessmentsaredueJanuary1stofeachyear. Andwiththeyearenduponus,theNewsletterCommitteeistakingabreakduringtheholidayssoexpectminimalreportingduringthenextcouplenewsletters.Feelfreetosendpicturesofarecentvacation,Timarronactivity,orCityevent.TheBoardencouragesarticlesonTimarron,Southlake,orColleyvilleand,uponBoardapproval;wecansubmitthesestoriesorarticlesintheAssociationnewsletter. Pleasefeelfreetocalltheofficeat(817)424-3027tospeakwitheitherMelissaPriorormyselfwithanyquestions.KathyEppersonTimarronGeneralManager
“WALKTOSCHOOLDAY”
Did you see a crowd of people on the morning ofWednesday,October3rdatyourlocalschool?TexasresidentsgatheredatschoolyardsthatWednesdayandparticipatedinthe“WalktoSchoolDay”event.InTimarron,PeaceOfficersassistedwalkersandbikersastheycrossedroadways.Andvehicletrafficlightenedasaresultofparticipation. NationalWalkToSchoolDayissponsoredbythePartnershipforaWalkableAmerica.Thegoalofthiseventistoencourageadultsandchildrentowalkorbiketoschooltogether,and,intheprocess,raiseawarenessandstimulatelocalactioninthreeareas:• ToenhancethehealthofkidsIncreasedphysical activity can combat a host of healthproblemsfacingkidstoday.• ToimproveairqualityandtheenvironmentReplacing car trips to school with walking or bicycling can helpreduceairpollution.• TocreatesaferroutesforwalkingandbicyclingSidewalks,educationprogramsandtrafficcalmingmeasuresaresomeofthewaystoimproveconditions. ThankyoutoallparticipantsandvolunteersforcaringaboutourKidlets!
TimarronheldtheAnnualMeetingonMonday,September17thattheBentCreekCommunityCenter.TheNeighborhoodDelegateselectedMaryPeck,PaulThompson,and JonathanWiersum to serve for the next 2-years term as theTimarron BoardMembers.ThankyoutoKenColeandDickMartin,theoutgoingBoardMembers,fortheirserviceandtimededicatedtoTimarronoverthepastfewyears.Your2007-8BoardOfficersare:
President OrestDachniwsky2006-2008 375SilverwoodCircle Southlake,TX76092 Phone:(817)416-1765 VicePresident JonathanWiersum2007-2009 632ChandonCourt Southlake,TX76092 Phone:(817)455-4103
We Need Your Talent CallingonallTimarronresidents.....WeareplanninganeveningofSeasonsGreetingsinMid-DecemberforallourresidentstogatherintheBentCreekClubHouseAreatoenjoysomeofourowntalent includingcaroling,fun games, music, magic and hopefullybake goods with your donations. This isa great opportunity for our teens, adults,and allYouth Groupsto get involved in afun community event.We welcome yoursuggestionsandanydonationsforthisevent.Pleasecontactlchagnot@yahoo.comASAPsowecangetthispartystarted!Watchthewebsiteatwww.timarron-hoa.comformoreinformation.
Are you interested in filling a vacantNeighborhoodDelegateposition? Simply call theofficeat (817) 424-3027and completetherequestedform.Delegatesmeetonaquarterlybasis.ThenextmeetingisWednesday,November28that7:00p.m.intheWentwoodClubhouse.
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Imagine yourself greenside at Valhalla Golf Course as the US Team takes on the Europeans to reclaim the Ryder Cup. Few events in sport rival the drama, the competition or the prestige of capturing one of golf’s most revered titles.
Now, you can join Brad McCollum, PGA Head Golf Professional at Timarron Country Club as he looks to take a team to Kentucky to watch as the drama unfolds. See how Paul Azinger, Captain of the US Team and three-time Masters winner Nick Faldo, Captain of the
European Team match players in Four Ball and Foursome matches on Saturday followed by the Singles match play on Sunday. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to the International Pavilion and celebrate victory at the closing ceremony before reliving the highlights of the match over a nightcap and cigar.
On Monday, you’ll then head for the fairways to play the finest championship course in the heart of Bluegrass country.
WinterRyeGrass Winter is here and there are several homeowners new to theCrescentRoyaleNeighborhood. Brickman reduces theirmowingservicesduringthewintermonthstothefollowing:October(3)mowsNovember(2)mowsDecember(1)mowJanuary(1)mowFebruary(2)mows Forhomeownerswishingtousewinterryeinthefrontyard,pleasemake arrangements to properly maintain your grass during thistime.
Looking your best was never easier. Fine lines, wrinkles, aging skin and more can all be treated at Destination Health™.A licensed aesthetician with years of experience not only asks about your skin, but what your daily routine involves. Only then is the right treatment recommended for you.
“ArealJewel.” Haveyoueverusedthatexpressionbefore?FromtimetotimeyouhearsomeonecommentaboutanotherpersonorsomethingasbeingarealJewel.UnlikethefamiliarSoutherncommentofBlessyourHeart(whichisn’talwaysagoodthingyouknow)tobedescribedasajewelisaverygoodthing!Andaskmostwomentheirfavoritejewel,andtheresponsemaywellbeDiamonds! ThegolfcourseatTimarronCountryClubistaggedas‘Nelson’sJewel.’Didyouknowthat? WhenIfirstarrivedattheClubI’mnotsureItrulyunderstoodwhythisnicknamehadbeenbestowedontheCourse.NowthatI’vebeenhereforawhile,I’mbeginningtogetit.Itmakesperfectsense,andisindeedtheperfectnametobegiventotheCourse.Afterall,theCourseispartofoneofthefinestprivateclubsintheMetroplex,located inoneof themostprestigious cities in the entire stateofTexas,andissetinthecenteroftheTimarronneighborhoodofsaidcity.Whythelocationaloneshouldmakeitsparkle! Sparkle.It’swhatJewelsdo.AndwhilethewatersofLittleBearandBigBearCreeksstreamingthroughtheCoursemayonoccasionsparkle the reflection of the clear skies ofFall, I don’t think thereferencetoJewelhastodowiththecreeks.AndI’mprettysurethereferencetoJewelhasnothingtodowiththesparklingbeadsofsweatitmaybringacrossyourforeheadasitchallengesyoutostretchyour
golfgamejustaweebitmoreeachtimeyouplay.I’msurethetaglinehastodomorewiththereferencetotheprizedexampleofByronNelson’swork. Thisbeautifulgolfcoursepullsusbackweekafterweekchallengingustotakeourgametoanewlevel.Itcan,attimes,createabeautiful,joyousmomentandfliprightoverinthenextmomentofourgameandcausemorefrustration!ItcanenticeustoleaveworkearlyonFriday,andkeepusuplateonSaturdaynight.Todaywelookoutandseethefairwaysjustbeginningtoturnalusciouscolorofgold.Andthegreensthathavebeenover-seededwillcontinuetoremainbrightgreenthroughourshortwintermonths.Anditsurelookspretty.....butitwasn’talwaysthecase. Iwasn’therewhentheCoursewasbeingdesigned.Iwasn’therewhen the Course was bare and the bent grass was suffering andthegreensweredirt.LikeadiamondintheroughthebrillianceoftheCourseisstillbeingdefined,cutandpolished.Ifitweren’tthecarefulattentionourCourseSuperintendent,CharlieTrammellgivesto theCoursedayafterday therewouldbenosparkleatall. JustlikeadiamondtheCoursenowsparkles–andjustlikeadiamonditrequiresconstantcaretoremainaspecialtreasuretoenjoyintheyearstocome.
Don’t replace your wood fence. In most cases, we can adjust or replace your post, pickets and gate as needed and top it all off with a fresh coat of stain giving your old fence an “As Good As New”
appearance at just a fraction of the cost of replacement.
FOUND Didyouloseafullsetofkeys?Theon-siteofficehasasetofkeysfoundatthecornerofByronNelsonandSouthlakeBoulevard. DidyouleaveapairofsunglassesattheWentwoodTennisCourtoneitherthe18thor19thofOctober?Pleasepickupyoursunglassesattheon-siteoffice. Foradditionalinformation,pleasecontactthemanagementofficeat(817)424-3027or700WentwoodDrive,Southlake,TX76092.
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CityHolidayCelebrationsCOLLEYVILLESaturday,December11:00p.m.-6:00p.m.ColleyvilleCenter5301RiverwalkDrive Get into the holiday spirit with the City of Colleyville’sannual holiday event “Celebrate Colleyville.”Activities includeentertainment,food,children’sareaandSanta’sarrival. TheCitytreelighting,also,takesplaceatthisevent.
SOUTHLAKESaturday,November17,20075:30p.m.–8:30p.m.SouthlakeTownSquareTreelightingceremonyat6:30p.m. FreeactivitiesincludephotobuttonswithSantaandMrs.Claus,Santa’sMailbox(besuretowritealettertoSantaandhewillrespond),horse-drawncarriagerides,facepainting,cookiedecoratingandmuchmore!PerformancesbytheSouthlakeCommunityBand&allCarrollISD Elementary and Intermediate School Choirs. Free activitiesincludeSantaPhotoButtons,FacePainting,Crafts&More.
• Explain the ancient origins of the harvest festival to your children. In ancient times, people of many cultures (including the ancient Greeks, Romans, Hebrews, Egyptians and Chinese) gave thanks to their god or gods for a successful harvest, and some of the traditions associated with modern Thanksgiving celebrations have their roots in these ancient festivals.
• Discuss the roots of the American Thanksgiving celebration. In 1621, near the end of the Plymouth colony’s first year in America, the settlers gave thanks for a plentiful first harvest. The pilgrims and the natives celebrated together (they had arranged a peace treaty), and everyone feasted on geese, ducks, deer, corn, oysters, fish and berries.
• Explain when and why Thanksgiving became an official holiday. In 1863, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed that Thanksgiving should be a national observance. To some degree, this was a way to brighten the spirits of the American people, who were dealing with a great deal of difficulty and deprivation.
HAVE A LOVING THANKSGIVING
The Meaning of Thanksgiving… for Tim Kids
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• Talk turkey. The wild turkey is native to the eastern states and northern Mexico, and while it probably wasn’t served at the first Thanksgiving feast, it has become a symbol of the holiday.
• Let your children help with preparations for your Thanksgiving meal, and encourage them to make appropriate decorations. This gives you an opportunity to discuss the symbolism of many objects associated with Thanksgiving, and to share family traditions with them as you prepare the feast together.
• While you may want your children to understand the true history of the Thanksgiving holiday, try to emphasize the joy of the harvest feast, too. Whatever Thanksgiving may have been in the past, it is now a time for people to celebrate with family and friends, to be grateful for the peace and love they share, and to help those who may have less than they do.
Color the drawing below and mail the finished artwork to us at 203 W. Main Street, Ste. D, Pflugerville, TX 78660.We will select the top few and post their artwork online at www.PEELinc.com. DUE: November 30th
Attention KIDS: Send Us Your Masterpiece!
Timarron
Be sure to include the followingso we can let you know!
Name: __________________________________ (first name, last initial)
Email Address: ___________________________
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SUzUKIST-7spinetdigitalensemblepiano,mohoganybrown,brandnew$1900call817-680-4527oremailFaye_Townsend@charter.netQUEENCHERRYBEDROOMSUITE,sleighbed,largedresserand2nightstands,cherrywood,excellentcondition$1200call817-251-9043oremailFaye_Townsend@charter.netFULLSIzEBOYSSTORAGEBEDROOMSUITEwithdeskandchairand2nightstands [email protected] BRASS CHANDELIER with 21 globes. Excellentcondition. $250 Call 817-251-9814 or email [email protected],2setsdrawers.Large,60lengthx36depthx60height.Verygood condition.$450 Call 817-251-9814 or email [email protected] KINCAID SOLID WOOD QUEENHEADBOARD. Style is LauraAshley Camberly collection,Westchester,colorlinen(light).LikeNew!Barelyusedinguestbedroom.$475.Call817-251-9814oremail [email protected] STYLE BACHELOR’S CHEST. HickoryWhitemanufacturer,CollageCollection,colorblonde.42lengthx20depthx32height.Excellentcondition$475Call817-251-9814oremailJF727@verizon.net.NEOCLASSICSTYLECHEST.HickoryWhitemanufacturer,Collage Collection, color blonde. 57 length x 20 depth x 46height.Verygoodcondition.$675Call817-251-9814oremailJF727@verizon.net.SIGNED MARCIA BANKS (DALLAS ARTIST) OILLITHOGRAPH,OysterBay.25lengthx303/8height(goldornateframe).Goodcondition.$400Call817-251-9814oremailJF727@verizon.netBALDWINSPINETTPIANO,WalnutFinish,GreatCondition.$900.00OBOCall817-251-4913BUFFETWOODCLARINET,Gentlyused.ThisisthebrandtheCISDbanddirectorsrequire$500.00Call:817-251-4913FORSALE:KettlerCondorEllipticalcrosstrainer–noimpact,totalbodyaerobicworkout. 2yearsold.$675.Call817-913-3586
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PARKSANDRECREATIONADVISORYBOARD TheBoardactsinanadvisorycapacitytoCityCouncilandstaffin allmatters pertaining toParks andRecreation and coordinateswith other governmental agencies, civic groups and all citizensofColleyville in theadvancementof soundParksandRecreationplanningandprogramming.TheBoardmeetsonthefirstMondayofthemonthat6:00p.m.attheParkAnnexandthetermofofficeistwoyears.COLLEYVILLECENTERADVISORYCOMMITTEE TheCommitteereviewsandmakesrecommendationstotheCityCouncilonissuesrelatedtopolicies,proceduresandfees;developsplansfortheuseandmarketingoftheCenterandprovidesawrittenannualreportoftheCommittee’sactivitiesandfutureplanstotheCouncil.ThecommitteemeetsquarterlyandthetermofofficeistwoyearsCELEBRATECOLLEYVILLESTEERINGCOMMITTEE The Committee reviews and makes recommendations to CityCouncilontheschedule,structure,venue(s),budgetandlongrangeplanningoftheCelebrateColleyvilleevent.TheCommitteemeetsasneededandthetermofofficeistwoyears.SH26ADVISORYCOMMITTEE TheSH26AdvisoryCommitteeactsinanadvisorycapacitytoCityCouncilforthedesignandconstructionofplannedimprovementstoSH26andwillservetopromotepublicawarenessoftheneedandthebenefitsoftheSH26ImprovementProject.TheCommitteewillmeetonceeverytwo(2)monthsuntilthecompletionoftheSH26ImprovementProjectandthetermofofficeistwoyears.COLLEYVILLETRAILSANDSIDEWALKSCOMMITTEE TheCommitteemakesrecommendationstoCityCouncilregardinga proposed priority spending plan for the allocation of funds forsidewalkand trail construction. TheCommitteemeetsquarterlyandthetermofofficeistwoyears.TRAFFICSAFETYADVISORYCOMMITTEE TheCommitteeactsinanadvisorycapacitytoCityCouncilinallmatterspertainingtotrafficsafety.TheCommitteemeetsquarterlyonthesecondMondayofthemonthandthetermofofficeistwoyears. PleaseaccessaCityofColleyvilleApplicationforAppointmentat http://www.colleyville.com/content/view/29/49/ and submit totheCitySecretaryvia email at [email protected], orfax817.503.1139ormailtoCityofColleyville,CitySecretary,100MainStreet,Colleyville,Texas76034.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,orwouldlikeanapplicationmailedorfaxedtoyou,pleasecontactCitySecretaryCynthiaSingletonat817.503.1130.
• Ask your local emergency management office about yourcommunity’swarningsystem,evacuationplansandroutesandthelocationofpublicsheltersnearyourhome,workorschool.
You know it’s important to help yourkidsdeveloptheexercisehabitsotheycangrow to be healthy, active adults. So, ifyourchildrenhaveexpressedaninterestinrunningoradesire toparticipate ina raceortwo,don’tdiscouragethem!Runningisagreatnaturalsportthatrequiresverylittleequipment.Theimportantthingistoletthemdeterminetheirownpaceandtorunonlyifit’sfunandenjoyable.A Few Precautions Before Getting Started Check with a physician to rule out anyphysical limitations that may preventyour child fromparticipating in a runningprogram. Keep in mind that children’sbodies,althoughyoungandenergetic,arenotcapableofperformingatthesamelevelasanadult’s.Forexample,kidsaremoresensitivetoheat,soitisessentialthattheydrinkplentyofwaterandavoidrunningintheheatoftheday.‘’Childrenhaveahigherbodymasstoskin surface ratio and may not be able todissipate heat as well as adults,’’ says Dr.GabeMirkin,aboard-certifiedspecialistinsportsmedicineandpediatrics. As muscles begin to heat up, it is OKto begin running.Also, show them howto stretch their calves, hip flexors andhamstringsaftercoolingdownattheendofeachrun.Finding Their Form Since running is a natural action, mostchildren will develop their own form.Encourage your child to relax his or herhandsandfacewhilerunning.Ascrunchedface and clenched fists indicate tension,whichusuallymeanstheintensityistoohighandthechildisstrainingratherthanhavingfun. Likeadults,kidsshouldbeabletocarryonaconversationwhilerunningandshould
beabletosmile.Urgethemtoslowdownifnecessaryandkeep theirshoulders relaxedwhilesteadilyandsmoothlyswingingtheirarms. Tohelpthemavoidslappingtheirfeetontheground,havechildrenimaginerunningonlightfeet.Forexample,ratherthanpoundinglikeaherdofelephants,tellthemtorunasiftheyareangelsrunningoncloudsortigersrunningverylightlysotheydon’tscaretheirprey.How Far Should They Go? Childrenwillgaugetheirownlimitations,soalways listenwhentheysay it’s timetostop.Childrenshouldrunonlyasfarastheyarecomfortable. Lyle Mitcheli, M.D., director of theDivision of Sports Medicine at Children’sHospitalinBoston,recommendsthatchildrenundertheageof14runnofartherthan3miles
ChildrenandRunningatatime.Thereason,hesays,isthatbonesare still growing and the growth cartilageattheendsofthebonesissofterthanadultcartilageandmorevulnerabletoinjury. Don’tputpressureonyour child to run.Encouragekids tocomewithyouonshortruns,butkeepthepaceslowenoughthattheycantalktoyou,andstopwhentheyaretired.Kidsshouldnotbeginrunningracesabove5kilometers(3.1miles)untiltheyareatleastofhighschoolage. Most marathons will not allow athletesundertheageof18toenterduetopossibleskeletalinjuries. Although running requires minimalequipment,itisimportanttoinvestinsomesupportiverunningshoesforyourchildren.Look for a high-quality shoe that is madefor running, with proper cushioning in theforefoot and heel as well as arch support.Depending on how often your child runs,replacerunningshoesassoonastheyshowsigns of breakdown, which usually occursafteraboutthreemonths.Set Attainable Goals For children, the goal of running is tostay in shape and have fun, with a greateremphasisonthefun.Runningfastorwinningracesislessimportantandmaycausechildrentodislikeexerciseorabandonitaltogether. Focusinsteadonimprovingyourchildren’sself-esteem by praising their efforts andhelpingthemreachtheirgoals.Chancesarethatiftheyenjoyrunningandfeelasenseofpridewhentheyarefinished,theywillremainactiveforlife.