March 2002 Email News Update
News on the Email News
This issue is a bit early because I’ll be traveling near the end
of the month.
Last month's issue was an experiment to find out peoples preference
with the format of the newsletter. Most
prefer html, but some could only read the word version.
I’ll try sending this message in these two forms and see how much extra
work it is.
To keep the work down and the size of the messages down, I’ll stop
using the small graphics with the headers.
Neighbor to Neighbor
This section is for broadcasts by homeowners offering something to their neighbors or asking a question. This is not a debate or discussion forum (which we actually have on our Walden Woods Web site - click here.) All items submitted for this newsletter are subject to my arbitrary discretion for inclusion and editing.
This
section is for broadcasts by homeowners offering something to their neighbors or
asking a question. This is not a debate or discussion forum (which we
actually have on our web site.)
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Hi! I am Terri
Hawkyard, a stay-at-home mom and would love to meet some other families in
Walden Woods! I have a 4-year-old son, Jake, and a 2-year-old
daughter, Ashley, and am anxious to meet some other families and make some
playdates!!
Is there anyone out there who is interested in doing the same?
Call or write and let's set up a playdate, go hiking in the common area
and/or get to know each other!! I look forward to meeting anyone who is
interested in getting together!!
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A second item from
Terri: She is interested in finding
some neighbors that are interested on scrapbooking! She enjoys doing it
and has a friend in Roseville who is a Creative Memories Consultant and hosts
several workshops each month at her home. Is anyone in Walden Woods
interested in getting together to work on their books? Terri has 2 small
children, lots of photos and a need to meet others in our neighborhood that
would like to get together for a scrapbook play date!
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From Judi on Vireo:
Decker Design Solutions is a small woman owned business right in our
neighborhood! If you need any advertising, logo design, letterhead, envelopes
and business cards produced and printed please give me a call. I also
produce videos, (commercial or corporate), internet sites, and production sets
and movie props. If you or anyone else you know may need my services,
please contact me: Hours are 9am - 7pm.
Judi Decker
6615 Vireo Way, Granite Bay, CA 95746
If you send me an item, tell me if you want your email address or phone number included (one or the other or both please.)
Easter Egg
Hunt
Some of the neighbor teens are putting on an Easter Egg hunt again
this year. Prizes for all participants! For photos from last year’s hunt
check out the Walden Woods Web page.
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Date:
Saturday, March 30th
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When: 8:50
in the morning - come early for treats and instructions
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Where:
Woodrock and Walden Woods Way
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Signup:
email to Rachel
Kenney by March 23rd with:
Child Name: ______________________
Age: _______
Child Name: ______________________
Age: _______
Child Name: ______________________
Age: _______
Child Name: ______________________
Age: _______
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Teens
- We need your help in organizing and running this Easter event. Call or
email Rachel Kenney.
Thanks!
to Rachel Kenney and Sue Sindelar for initiating the hunt!
Next Walden
Woods Block Party - May 3rd
It’s not too early to mark down on your calendar Saturday, the 4th
of May for the next wild and crazy Walden Woods Block party. Cindy Fuzie
is our host again. The rain date, if necessary, is May 11th.
More news next letter! Here’s
a photo Charley
preparing beverages at a prior block party.
Folsom Lake Mutual Water
No news is good news. The
FLMWC water utilization still within targets and as a result of everyone's
savings, our rates can be held to their current level.
CC&R
Update
The CC&R committee has readied the CC&R changes for a
homeowners vote. In the next couple
weeks, a summary of the changes will be posted on the web page.
In March, the ballots with the proposed CC&R will be distributed to
the homeowners for a vote. Ballots
must be returned within 60 days to count in the election.
If you have any questions, contact Gail Sillers.
Wildflower
Walk:
Terri Hawkyard is planning a spring wildflower walk for young kids
and the young at heart.
This ought to be lots of fun since quite a few of our children
planted wildflower seeds earlier this year.
Here are a few of the pictures from the event - the
group, marching
to work, Terri
planting seeds, others planting seeds (Photo1,
Photo2, Photo3,
Photo4),
distracted
by a pile of dirt and refreshments
afterwards.
The date
is not final, but she’s expecting it will be on the 1st or 2nd
Saturday in April. She’ll provide
a trail mix snack. If you have
questions, just call Terri. I’ll
include a note in the next newsletter as well.
Common Area:
Common Area Trails – I’ve been out in the common area in the middle of some of the
recent storms and the trails have held up wonderfully.
Our common area is now a nice area for walks year-round.
The trails are solid, no problem with mud. The scene is still not only
attractive but quite different than the summer.
If you’re looking for a few minutes to get out for a walk, try the
common area. Maps can be found on
the web page or in your latest directory.
Fire Brush Removal – Take a look in the common area and you’ll some great results from
the fire fuel abatement work that took place in the common area.
This year’s effort focused in the southwest corner of the common area.
Firewood Available – Firewood is available again as a result of fire fuel abatement work.
These pieces are available to any homeowner. If you need access by truck
into the common area, check with Bill Furnas for a key to the gate.
To see examples of the firewood
available check this photo.
Poison Oak Abatement – Essential Design completed their work brushing out much of the
poison oak in areas where Victoria and I sprayed last year.
This has helped open major parts of the common area.
Improvements: Lots
of work has gone into the along footbridge along Walden Creek Trail and Vernal
Pool Pass. See photos of the Common
Area crew as they re-layout the pathways avoiding the small creek flowing
out of the vernal pool. Here’s a
photo of the modified pathway
along Walden Creek.
Wild Flowers – The crew finished planting
of wildflowers along the pathway.
Check out a photo
from last year’s wildflowers!
Join in and help out - the next Common Area Improvement Volunteer days are Saturday, Mar
2nd and 16th. Show up at Bill Furnas' house (8345 Walden Woods Way)
at 9AM. Although Bill can’t make
it on March 2nd, Denese Holden will cover for him. Everyone should still meet in Bill’s backyard.
Walden Woods
Photos
We often take pictures at neighborhood events (Easter hunt,
Moonlight Walks, Homeowner meetings, block parties, etc.) and of the Common
Area. These are stored on a CD, so
if you were there and want a copy of the pictures, come on by and you can borrow
the Walden Woods Photo CD's.
Directory Updates:
If you didn't get a 2002 Walden Woods Phone Directory, contact
Denese Holden.
News Updates:
If you have something you would like to include in the WW News Update, drop me a note.
