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Volume 1, Number 1 October 2006

Yard of the Month

This month there was one home that stood out above all the others in spite of the draught conditions we all face. Jeff & Rebecca Goldstein of 2909 Lagerway Cove was nominated for, and selected as Tanglewood Oaks Yard of the Month for July, 2006 by unanimous vote. The Goldstein’s have been presented a $25 giftcard redeemable at Home Depot as a commendation and symbol of appreciation for all of their effort and the great results! Thank you for keeping our neighborhood beautiful!

That Stubborn City Strip We all have to deal with some piece of dry dead grass sitting on top of over pored concrete curbs and the notices from drive-by inspections reminding us about it. The number one issue this summer has been what to do with the bit of grass between the sidewalk and the street. There are many alternatives to having grass in the city strip. Our Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, or CC&Rs we all read when we moved in (yeah right) give the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) the power to approve or deny ANY and ALL changes to your property that is visible to your neighbors. This includes changes in paint colors of the house/trim/fence, sheds over 6 ft tall, wood front doors, and believe it or not planters and birdbaths. Many people are choosing river rock, lava rocks, crushed granite or mulch in conjunction with natural fl owering plants. It’s best to use native draught-resistant full-sun plants. Also the soil, mulch or rock used cannot wash into the sidewalk or street. Therefore sometimes a border is called for. Please make sure you submit an ACC Request form BEFORE you start the project. These forms are available on our website www.tanglewoodoaks.org or by contacting our management company (Judy Phelps 447-4496 ext. 425 or [email protected]). You can expect an answer no later than 35 days after it is received. The committee reviews applications on 2nd Thursday of every month. You are welcome to attend in person to state your case. In order for all TOOA homes to be in compliance, a photo of every home is being taken and submitted to the ACC for blanket approval. That means at the date the photo was taken, the ACC can accept or deny any obvious changes to your homes exterior. For example, they may approve your wood front door but not your red trim. We were fi nding most people made changes without prior approval. This is a way to ‘Grandfather’ in changes without every homeowner having to submit for approval after the fact. **NOTE** If you purchased your home with an unapproved change, you will still be held responsible for rectifying it. You are welcome to appeal this decision with the ACC or the Board at their meeting. However, doing nothing WILL result in fi nes. After your 3rd fi ne ($300), legal action will ensue. NOT PAYING DUES AND FINES OF YOUR HOA IS ONE OF 4 WAYS YOUR HOME CAN BE FORECLOSED UPON!!!! Everyone here is reasonable. Just approach either the committee or Board and we will do whatever we can to resolve issues in a neighborly manner.

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Newsletter InformationEditor Marissa Atkinson [email protected] Peel, Inc. ........................ www.PEELinc.com, 512-989-8905 Advertising ........ [email protected], 512-989-8905

TOOA CommitteesBoard of Directors

President Gary Trumbo ......................... [email protected] Vice President Marissa Atkinson ....... 554-2596, [email protected] Secretary/Treasurer Carla Chiang ............................. [email protected] Member At Large Jose Castillo ............................ [email protected]

Architectural CommitteeJeff Ferguson, Chairman .................. [email protected] Toni Alexander, Voting Member ... [email protected] Eddie Sanchez, Voting Member ............ [email protected]

Recreation and Publicity CommitteeMarissa Atkinson, Member .............. [email protected] Carla Chiang, Member ................... [email protected] Karen Lewis, Member [email protected] Colleen Meyer, Member ........................ [email protected] Gary Trumbo, Member ............... [email protected]

Block Captains/Neighborhood WatchBernoulli Drive .............................................................VACANTLinkmeadow Drive & Nesbit Drive Liz Smith, Block Captain .................291-1893, [email protected] Lagerway Cove . Colleen Meyer, Block Captain .......... [email protected] Bradner DriveCohoba Drive Lucy Moreno, Block Captain ..292-1213, [email protected] Notches Drive Marissa Atkinson, Block Captain ...... 554-2596, [email protected] Sanford Drive Gary Trumbo, Block Captain .. 300-8585, [email protected] Drive Candy Corwin, Member At Large .......... 280-1741, [email protected] All - Chairperson ..................................... Need New Chairperson

Maintenance and Security CommitteeRichard Bryan, Member .......... 282-9029, [email protected] Greg Galarza, Member .................292-7530, [email protected] Shawnda Hoppner, Member ...... 292-7715, [email protected] Liz Smith, Member .............................291-1893, [email protected] Gene Reagan, Member .............. 468-6668, [email protected] Trumbo, Chairman ...................... [email protected] Charles Bennett, Member .......282-1250, [email protected]

Welcome WagonLiz Smith, Chair ........................................ 291-1893, [email protected] Greg Smith, Member ................................ 291-1893, [email protected]

Management CompanyPaul Meisler

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[email protected]; Phone 512-447-4496; Fax 512-443-3757Board of Directors Members of the Board

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Important NumbersSchool ContactAustin Independent School District .................. (512) 414-1700Dennis Cowan Elementary School ................... (512) 841-2700Covington Middle School ................................. (512) 414-3276Bowie High School ........................................... (512) 414-5247Post Offi ce- Mockingbird Station ..................... (512) 416-1177Utility InformationAustin Energy ................................................... (512) 494-9400Austin Water ..................................................... (512) 972-0101Emergency ServicesAustin Police Emergency ..................................................... 911Non Emergency .................................................................... 311Austin Police Southwest Area Command ......... (512) 974-8240Austin Fire ........................................................................... 911Austin EMS .......................................................................... 911Abandoned Cars ................................................ (512) 280-0075Animal Control .................................................. (512) 972-4738

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The National Night Out Event held by the Tanglewood Oaks Owners Association on August 2nd in our neighborhood park at Bradner and Silk Oak was yet again a great time had by all. Well over 100 people (big and little) attended. The Richard Jones Pit Bar-be-Cue catered BBQ dinner of brisket, sausage, chicken + f i x i n s ’ w a s great and there was plenty of f o o d f o r a l l , even though we catered for 100 and served around 170 dinners. The business at the Sno Kone booth was chillin’ and Lena Trumbo said that she made so many Sno Kones that her hands got numb! The Castle Moonwalks were in continuous use from the moment they were set up until the plug was pulled. Helium fi lled balloons were available for all, lots were given out by our Balloon Guys, and many were seen fl oating off into the stratosphere. Back by popular demand, Phil Greek/Panorama, and his sidekick, Smilin’ Stella, kept us going until the sun set and the food was all gone. Specializing in tropical island sounds like The Beach Boys

classic hits made us all feel like we were on an island despite the heat and draught. Our neighbor, M a r t y Wi l d a y, was super terrific volunteering up his two moonwalks

again. They are a hit with the kids and was the perfect entertainment for our “Coney Island” like gathering. A big thank you to Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, and Travis County Constables/Sheriff Department for

National Night Outbeing on hand to meet and greet, answer our numerous questions, a n d s h a r e i n t h e festivities with us. O h y e a h , t h e r e w e r e d o o r p r i z e s too! Thanks to some generous donations by our local community supporters, everyone who attended had a chance to win gift cards, meal certifi cates, discount cards, fl ashlights and much more. A special thanks to Cypress Grill for their contributions. The event wound down a little after 9pm (it was dark), leaving just the super NNO volunteers to clean up (I am very proud to say that

our residents and members did a GREAT job of putting their trash in the proper receptacles.) Tanglewood Oaks owes a great big Thank You and Hurrah to the committee members, neighbors, sponsors, and kids who put in their personal time, effort, material and expense to help make this event the huge success

it was! Extra kudos goes to Lucy Moreno for coordinating the entire event and on such short notice. It really would not have happened without her and she did a fantastic job.


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Happenings This MonthOctober12th Architechural Control Committee Monthly Meeting- 7pm

Westwood Oak Baptist Church Auxiliary

14th Cowan Elementary Coyote Carnival and Costume Contest- 11am-4pm at Cowan 2817 Kentish Drive behind Tanglewood Oaks

19th Tanglewood Oaks Board of Directors Monthly Meeting- 7:30pm Westwood Oak Baptist Church Auxiliary

27th Covington Middle School ‘Spooky Spectacular’ 5p-9p at Covington 3700 Convict Hill Road

31st Bowie High School Halloween Carnival (time unknown) at Bowie 4103 Slaughter

31st TOOA Best-Dressed House Halloween Contest

If you have any ‘Happenings’ for next months newsletter, please email the information to [email protected] by Oct 10th.

TOOA Good Neighbor Etiquette It’s always desirable to keep on good terms with your neighbors. Here are some tips on neighborhood etiquette to help get and maintain those good feelings:1. When walking your pet, always pick up your pet’s ‘droppings’.

Easy ways to do this are to carry a trowel and grocery store bag (plastic, of course), and just bag it after it happens. Another great way that one of our members showed me is to turn the plastic grocery bag inside out, put over your hand like a glove, pick up the ‘stuff’, and then pull the bag back right side out. No muss, no fuss! Your neighbors will greatly appreciate it and think highly of you for that action and respect for them.

2. When parking your vehicle(s) in your driveway, don’t block the sidewalk. Not only does this make it inconvenient for everyone walking by, it is also illegal and a ticketable offense under Section 12-5-38 of the Austin City code.

3. If you or your guests absolutely must park directly in front of your neighbor’s home, allow enough room for another vehicle and park in the direction of traffi c (right wheel to curb)

4. When having a party where you may be creating noise late at night, or using up a lot of parking, it’s always a nice idea to inform your neighbors beforehand (and maybe even extend an invitation). This usually makes people feel better.

That’s all the room for this time. If you have any neighborhood etiquette tips, send them in to [email protected] ☺


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Summer Cooling/Utility Expense Tips It’s important to know where we can save money, especially when it comes to utility bills and especially since heating and cooling account for about half of the energy costs for the average home. There are some simple ways in which to cut down on energy expenses this summer. With some proper maintenance and upkeep, as well as some adjustments in living habits, homeowners can greatly cut down on energy consumption, while increasing effi ciency and protecting the environment.• Avoid opening windows and exterior doors when the air

conditioning system is running, unless needed to remove excess humidity or strong cooking odors.

• Keep miniblinds and drapes, etc. closed on windows that are exposed to direct sunlight.

Doors to unused spare rooms should be kept shut, with the air conditioning supply vents closed off in these rooms.

• Caulk around windows and door cracks to reduce air and moisture leakage.

• Leaves, dust and grass clippings should be cleared from your outdoor AC unit to keep it running effi ciently.

• Change replaceable air fi lters and clean usable fi lters every month. Dirty fi lters can increase operating costs and affect the life and effi ciency of an air conditioner. At a cost of a couple dollars, it may be a good idea to change the fi lter each time you pay your utility bill.

• Make sure your central air conditioning system or window unit fi ts the space it is intended to cool, since improperly sized units can use more energy than necessary.

• Avoid using the oven, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer during the day since heat from those appliances typically increases the demands for air conditioning.

• Turn off all electrical appliances, including lamps and TV’s when not in use.

• Have your cooling system professionally checked and serviced periodically to keep it functioning properly and effi ciently.

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Coyote Fall Carnival Cowan Elementary is having it’s annual Coyote Fall Carnival and Halloween Contest October 14th 11a-4p. There will be a Silent Auction and Market Days Venue. If you operate a local business in home or nearby, this is a fantastic way to gain exposure. Donate an item for the Silent Auction so everyone has a chance to see what quality products/services you offer as well as how generous you are to your community. You can set up a booth outside to sell your products/services for ONLY $25. At your booth, hand out brochures, coupons, sell items, have activities for the kids while the parents browse. Add names to your database. Each year over 1,000 people show up to join in the fun. It is a fundraiser for the kids but also can be a great business opportunity for you! Contact Marissa Atkinson at 554-2596 or [email protected]


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