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Copyright © 2010 Peel, Inc. GranadaHills&EstatesNeighborhoodNewsletter - April 2010 �

Granada Hills & Estates

Volume 4, Number 4 April 20�0 www.granadahoa.org

Serving the Communities of Granada Hills & Estates, Granada Oaks, Southview Estates and Fox Run Estates

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Granada Pool is still the best member-only, family-orientated place to swim in Austin. If you’ve been a member in previous years you know how much fun we have together as neighbors and families spend time there.

Off-HOurs AccessIn the last few years we started Off-Hours Access. That was extremely popular with our

members. We plan to continue to offer Off-Hours Access to all interested members this upcoming season. If you purchase this benefit for an additional fee of $60, your key FOB will be programmed to grant access over the extended hours. Off-Hours Access means a lifeguard will not be present and that you are swimming at your own risk. A family member with Off-Hours Access can swim during these times also, as long as an adult (someone 18 or older) is present. Standard pool and guest rules apply.

Key FOBWhat is a Key FOB? We’ll continue this year with the electronic age. Members will reuse

the electronic keys to operate the new magnetic gate. The gate will be programmed to grant you access at times consistent with your membership. Its use will also allow us to offer the extended swimming season / hours and to better track usage and memberships.

2010 HOurs Of OperAtiOnThe 2010 swim season begins May 8 and ends September 30th. With the 2010 season

you can now swim a full 5 months with Off-Hours Access. We will still offer life guarded swim times. Standard Access will be the following hours:

May 8 to June 2 (weekends, plus Memorial Day):2 to 7 PM Sat. & 2 to 6 PM Sun.Memorial Day 2 to 6 PMJune 3 to August 22:2 to 8 PM daily. Closed on Mondays.Aug 28 to Sept 6 (weekends, plus Labor Day):2 to 7 PM Sat. & 2 to 6 PM Sun.Labor Day 2 to 6Off-Hours Access will be the following hours:May 8 to Sept 30 (plus Memorial Day): 6 AM to 10 PM daily. Closed on Mondays.

(There will be some closings during private pool parties usually Sat mornings. Be sure to check Wiki page: http://granadapool.pbwiki.com/) Please also look for calendar posting located in the info box located on the pool house.

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2010 GrAnAdA Hills pOOl infO

It’s My Park Day… It’s a Success!

Email Sent by Hope Dyson…

You-all did wonders in the park today, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. Over 30 adults and over 15 children came out to help trim bushes, dig weeds, and dig more weeds, spread mulch and meet their old and new neighbors and just have fun. For those who missed this event walk by the park and see how beautiful it all looks, there is always more to be done the weeds will grow back, the bushes will get tall again but for the time being it looks great. The HOA board thanks all the following, Rhonda Durst headed up the El Rey and Espanola group, helping her was Donna Klein, Jacob Surcek Colin Clark, David Sherby. Christine and Mary Bennett headed up the pool area, helping them was Alison Manzer Thomas Reyes, Colton Clark and others. Dan Nowicki and his three sons headed up the creek area and helping him were Rick Perkins, Bruce Felder, Colton Clark, Thomas Reyes. The corner of El Rey and Eldorado was headed up by Gary Friend, he was helped by Beverly and Felix Villarreal, Rick Perkins, Alec Smith and others. Floating between jobs were Tiffany, Hope, Bailey and JoJo Cortright, Debbie Dawson, Alison Manzer, Roy Pietsch, Jen and Lola Butel. There were many more folks helping that didn’t sign in, sorry we didn’t get your names. Thank You one and all the HOA Board.

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BoarD of DIrectorsPresIDent Melissa Clark-Maynard ...... 689-4982, [email protected]

VIce PresIDent Dan Nowicki ...................633-1780, [email protected] treasurer David Cortright, ........... 432-5219, [email protected] secretary Daniella Little [email protected]

WelcoMe Hope Dyson ..................288-3299, [email protected]

MeMBershIP Tim Hendricks, ............... 771-0188, [email protected] Donna Kline

neWsletter Jen Butel ...........................389-5478, [email protected]

DIrector Jim Shaw, ........................ 288-0315, [email protected]

DIrector Alicia Kothmann................................................ 394-1398

Pool coMMItteePOOL DIRECTORS Melissa Clark-Maynard ...... 689-4982, [email protected] Alicia Kothmann................................................ 394-1398

POOL MEMBERSHIP Michelle Shultz .........394-0006, [email protected]

POOL PARTIES Jamie Casaday ............ 288-3087, [email protected]

front entranceBronnie Martin ..................................................... 288-1202

oak hIll assocIatIon of neIghBorhooDs (ohan)Rick Perkinds ......................426-5728, [email protected]

archItectural control coMMItee Dan Nowicki .................. 633-1780, [email protected] Diane Powers ............... 288-2658, [email protected] Roger Edgar .................. 394-9980, [email protected] Steve Allmand ................ 288-4235, [email protected]

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pool -(Continued from Cover Page)

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Children 9 years and older can swim without a parent or adult present during lifeguard hours of operation, at the discretion of the lifeguard. Please check the schedule for lifeguard hours during these times. All children between 9-18 years old will need to check in with the lifeguard upon arriving.

2010 seAsOn pOOl feesExisting Resident Members – std accessFamily (w/two key FOBs) ..........................................$225.00Couple (w/one key FOB) ...........................................$175.00New Resident Members – std accessFamily (w/two key FOBs) ..........................................$275.00Couple (w/one key FOB) ...........................................$225.00Outside Membership – std access (not a resident of Granada Hills, Granada Estates, or Granada Oaks - w/two key FOBs) .............................$350.00Additional or replacement key FOBs(max two per membership) ..........................................$25.00Off-hours Access ..........................................................$60.00Please don’t forget that Granada Hills, Granada Estates, and

Granada Oaks residents must pay their 2010 Granada HOA dues of $96.





A limited number of Outside memberships are available to families who are not Granada HOA members. All members may bring guests who are not residents of Granada Hills, Granada Estates, or Granada Oaks. Please limit guests to 2 individuals or one family

dOlpHins swim teAm The Western Oaks and Granada Hills Swim Team welcome

all Granada residents and pool members to join the Dolphin swim team. Please see the Dolphin website for registration information. Children ages 4 - 18 compete with neighborhood teams throughout Austin.

The Dolphin swim team season runs from May through late June and is an ideal activity for neighborhood children of all ages. Meets are held on Saturday mornings and are a real family event. The participants develop excellent swimming skills, enjoy socializing with neighborhood friends, and parents have the opportunity to get to know your neighbors. Registration forms and updated information are available on the Dolphin website. http://www.ghwodolphins.org

OtHer nOtesWe are working to offer a full slate of activities as well: water

aerobics, swim lessons, morning playdates, game nights, and more. Watch the calendar at the pool for more information and times as they become available.

pOOl pArties Don’t forget that the Granada Hills pool is available for

private usage. The pool may be rented for private or group parties. The cost is $125 for a 3-hour rental, with a discounted fee of $90 for pool members. Lifeguards are required and are an additional $11/hr. Please contact Jamie Casaday at 288-3087 for information. The calendar fills quickly; so be sure to reserve early!

Pool Committee MembersManager / Volunteer Coordinator ....... Melissa Clark-Maynard ................................................................................ 288-7611 .........................................................melissacm@earthlink.netPrivate Parties ................................................... Jamie Casaday ................................................................................ 288-3087 ........................................................ [email protected] ................................................. Michele Schulze ................................................................................ 394-0006 ...................................................... [email protected]

YOu cAn Help!It takes a lot to run a pool. Are you interested in how? Volunteer!

The only way the Granada HOA can keep this fabulous amenity for our neighborhood is through the work of many dedicated volunteers and your support by joining. Even if you own a pool, please consider joining to support the neighborhood. Two person memberships are perfect for this.

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Celebrating 10 Years of Seton Southwest Hospital

Join celebrity athletes including Olympic Gold Medalist

Aaron Peirsol, former Dallas Cowboy Robert Jones,

Gilbert Tuhabonye of Gilbert’s Gazelle’s, Olympic Gold

Medalist Garrett Weber-Gale, Olympic swimmer Eric

Shanteau, Texas Iron coaches and Pro Triathletes Andrea

Fisher and Jamie Cleveland, and more for a fundraising

event to sponsor Seton Southwest Hospital.

For more information, and to purchase tickets, go to seton.net/goala

Live Music by The Tony Harrison Band

Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament

Casino Games

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Sunday, May 26:00 p.m.

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2nd Annual

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A safe, clean, and attractive pool and club area benefits the Granada neighborhoods and your property. Help us keep it alive and well!

Happy Swimming!swimminG lessOns

If you are interested in swimming lessons for your child please contact us. We are looking into having lessons at our pool. If you have not joined the [email protected] please do so. Send a" blank e-mail " to [email protected]

We are now accepting memberships. Please drop off in the park mailbox. 8100 El Dorado

Please mark your envelope “ Pool “Please check out our website:www.granadahillspool.comHere you will locate forms for joining the

pool this year.

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GrAnAdA HillsYard Of The Month

Starting in Mar-Jun, the Granada Neighborhood will recognize an outstanding yard of the month. Prizes will be awarded and bragging rights earned. One of our sponsors wanted their contribution to be awarded to organic gardeners exclusively. If your yard fits the bill, you will receive a special prize. Otherwise it will be awarded to one of your organic neighbors.

Congrats Neighbor!

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• Alan Installs Rain Harvesting Systems Too

• Get Out Your “Honey Do” List and CALL ALAN!

22001100 -- GGRRAANNAADDAA HHOOMMEEOOWWNNEERR’’SS AASSSSOOCCIIAATTIIOONN -- 22001100Your HOA Dues pay for Common Property Insurance, Maintenance, Utilities, Taxes, Tennis

Court Access, Private Park Access, and Local Events

HOA Members Should Sign Up to the Granada HOA Email List Serve. Send a Blank Email to:[email protected] (Non HOA Members Will Be Dropped)

NAMES:

ADDRESS:

PRIMARY TELEPHONE:

EMAIL ADDRESSES for LIST SERVE:

In what YEAR did you move into Granada Hills,Estates, or Oaks?

______________________________

2010 Annual Dues $ 96.00

Due Jan 1, 2010 Past Due May 15, 2010

Specify Extra Optional Donations

General Maintenance $ ______

New Entrance Sign $ ______

Children’s Play Area $ ______

Park BBQ Pavilion $ ______

Security / Cameras $ ______

Granada Legal Fund $ ______

TOTAL Enclosed $ _______

Please Drop Off in Our Secure Drop-Box at 8100 El Dorado, or Mail this

Completed Form with Check Payableto GHA:

GHA8100 El Dorado Drive

Austin, TX 78737

Thanks for Your Support !

Pool Cooperative Membership Info

Sign up to the [email protected] List Serve

for more info. Send a blank email to [email protected] must be a member of the Granada HOA

in order to become a member of the Pool.

3 Ways to Contribute Your ShareCheck, Credit Card, PayPal

1. CHECKS: Please Complete this Form and Drop Off in Our Secure Drop-Box at 8100 El Dorado, OR Mail this Form with Checks Payable to GHA, to: GHA, 8100 El Dorado Drive, Austin, TX 78737

2. CREDIT CARDS or 3. PAYPAL: A $4 processing fee must be added to amount (TOTAL $100) Go to www.paypal.com, click payment,send it to [email protected], select credit card or Paypal, add $4.00 to the total to cover the PayPal fee ; In the Notes, enter your name,address, phone number, and email address.

Thanks for Supporting the Neighborhood !

For More Info, Sign Up to the Website

www.granadahoa.org

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Last year, the average tax refund was more than $2,700, according to the IRS. The size of your refund, or whether you will get one at all, depends on your individual circumstances. But if you are going to get a refund, plan ahead for what you’ll do with it. Here are a few possibilities:

• Pay DoWn soMe DeBts. In these difficult economic times, you may be carrying a higher debt load than usual. If so, you may want to use some of your refund to pay down some of these debts. The lower your debt payments, the better your cash flow and the more money you’ll have to invest for the future.

• BuIlD an eMergency funD. If you don’t already have an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, you could use your tax refund to start one. Without such a fund, you may find yourself constantly dipping into your long-term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a new furnace or an expensive car repair. Keep your emergency fund in

a liquid account — one that you don’t draw on for your day-to-day expenses.

• helP funD your Ira. In 2010, you can put in up to $5,000 to your IRA. Consequently, if you received a $2,700 refund, you’d have more than half of what you need to fully fund your IRA for the year. (If you’re 50 or older, however, you can contribute up to $6,000 per year.)

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financial focus- (Continued from Page 6)

(These examples are hypothetical illustrations and do not represent any currently available investments.)

You’d eventually have to pay taxes on your earnings, typically when you make withdrawals at retirement. And if you qualified for a Roth IRA, you’d never have to pay taxes on your earnings, as long as you had your account for at least five years and didn’t start taking withdrawals until you were at least 59-1/2.

• contrIBute to a sectIon 529 Plan. If you have children or grandchildren, you may want to establish Section 529 plans to help them pay for college. You can contribute virtually any amount, and the earnings grow tax-free, provided the money is used for higher education expenses. (Withdrawals used for expenses other than qualified education expenses may be subject to federal, state and penalty taxes. Contributions are tax-deductible in certain states for residents who participate in their own state’s plan. Please note that a 529 college savings plan could impact a beneficiary’s ability to qualify for financial aid.)

You may be tempted to spend your tax refund on things you want today — but, with a little planning, you can use it for things you need tomorrow.

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