From the Developer

From the Developer
I
n the last newsletter, we mentioned
the Ranch Rd. railroad crossing
improvements. Since then, the
landscaping, irrigation and
sod have been installed.
Although it has taken
a while for all of the
approvals from the KCS
railroad, improvements are
complete except for highway
signalization. It is our understanding
that the intersection meets the requirements of TxDOT. Traffic signal lights
will be installed in the future when the
highway is widened to 6 lanes.
You may have seen the article in the
newspaper concerning the condemnation
of the railroad crossing for the extension
of Woodbridge Parkway across Hwy.78.
On January 29, 2009, the Special Commissioners appointed by the County
Court at Law No. 2 of Collin County
held a hearing. At the hearing, a property value was established for the easement crossing. The City of Sachse has
deposited the funds with the court and
is waiting for the issuance of the Writ
of Possession by the Court granting the
easement for the crossing.
We are meeting with state and
city staff to finalize the design of the
crossing. Hopefully persistence will
result in minimal delays in the design
and construction of the crossing. This
will be an important factor for commercial development. Though the current
economic conditions are not conducive
to retail development, we believe in
the strength of the Sachse/Wylie area.
Hopefully this will be an area with
active participation in the recovery of
commercial development.
Before we know it the cold fronts
will cease, spring will have sprung,
and another pool season will be
upon us. The opening date
of the five Woodbridge
community pools is
April 1st. With that
reminder comes another:
pool rules are in place and
all homeowners, including their
guests, should observe them. Please
take the time to read the rules and
become familiar with them. The rules are
not meant to prevent you from enjoying
the pool, but to ensure the enjoyment of
the facilities by everyone.
Please remember that community
pools are not a day care or playground
for unsupervised children. The Association and its contractors are not your
children’s baby sitters. If under aged
children are at the pool unsupervised by
an adult, they will be sent home. Also,
please don’t let anyone in the gate that
doesn’t have a pool card. If they don’t
have a pool card, they don’t belong in
the pool area.
Last year, a company named Shovel
Jockey provided courtesy patrol and pool
monitoring services to the Association.
Shovel Jockey has undergone a corporate name change to Commercial Pool
Services. We’ll get the same great service,
just from a different name. They are the
folks to contact if you see something at the
pools and need to report it. This holds true
whether the problem is mechanical or a
rules violation.
You might be asked by one of their
employees to show your pool card (that’s
a second hint to be sure you have it) or
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Are you Socially Committed?
So are we! Join the Social Committee in bringing the Woodbridge
community together. Various volunteer opportunities are available and
we’re sure to have something that
fits you!
Let us know how we can help
you make Woodbridge home. We
have many new neighbors with
varied interests. If you would like
to suggest an event or get to know
others with similar interests, send us
an e-mail with your ideas.
Contact us at:
Help with upcoming events:
Annual Easter Egg Hunt: April 5
Spring Garage Sale: April 17–19
Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers to help
at the annual Woodbridge Easter
Celebration. You can choose to
stuff Easter Eggs, set up, help with
the Easter Egg Hunt, assist with
the Neighborhood Challenge, and
do clean up. If you or your teen
are interested, please e-mail us at
to volunteer.
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A Neighborhood Approach to Frugal Living
Having fun in a down economy…together.
By Marie Garrigue
W
e’ve all heard about the economy. Chances are that
if you aren’t directly feeling the pinch, then you
know at least a couple others who are. Those of us who are
struggling in the current economy know just how un-fun
it is to be stressed nonstop. Even those of us not currently
in a financial crunch are having trouble having fun too.
The looming threat of financial doom, the messages in the
media, and watching our friends and neighbors suffer is
causing a toll on all of us.
So what can we do? We can learn to have fun living more
frugally…together. There are plenty of things that we can do
together to help each other save money and enjoy life more.
Here are a few suggestions for you to try with your friends
and neighbors:
Get out and meet your neighbors!
This will give you an opportunity to pass the time and
find people who live near you to do things you enjoy together.
Need help? Try joining one of the association committees.
Or, try visiting the neighborhood’s Yahoo! group to find
people with similar interests. Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/
group/WoodbridgeHomeowners/ for more information.
return the favor when you need some time away. Added bonus:
sometimes it’s easier to get things done when your child has a
playmate…even when it’s in your own home!
Share Grocery Shopping Duties
Set up a time with a friend or two and go to the store
together. Save fuel costs and have someone to make the time
more enjoyable. Have kids? One person can watch all the kids
while the other goes shopping for both. Added bonus: If you
send a shopping list with a friend, you are less likely to buy
extra items! You can even do coupon sharing to make it more
wallet-friendly.
Arrange a clothing-swap
Tired of your wardrobe? Clean out the things you no
longer want and have your friends do the same with their
clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc. Then, throw it all in a big pile and
have at it! Anything left over can be donated to charity or
sold at a yard sale. Added bonus: You’ll get a few new-to-you
items and you’ll have a better idea of what you really need
before heading out to the store.
Organize a neighborhood dinner
Invite your neighbors over for a fish fry or barbecue.
Everyone can bring an inexpensive dish or drinks and you can
hang out in the driveway or backyard. The kids can play with
their friends; this is a free activity that can continue into the
summer. Eat, drink, and be merry as you get to know your
neighbors.
Start a casserole swap
Get your friends together for a prep night. Each of you
make enough of one dish for everyone, and then swap at the
end of the night! It gives you an opportunity to spend cooking
time with friends, and you end up with a variety of meals
prepared for the week. You end up eating out less often and
get entertainment, chores, and savings in one! Added bonus:
you can buy ingredients in bulk and save even more.
Lawncare starting at
Coordinate a childcare co-op
Find several friends willing to share baby sitting duties.
Earn free baby sitting by watching your friends’ kids and they’ll
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Spring 2009
How’s Your Golf Swing?
By Rick Woodson
Director of Golf Instruction, Woodbridge Golf Club
From the Developer
Continued from Page 1
f you’re like most golfers, you
probably hinge your right wrist
backward at the top of your
swing, creating a 90-degree angle
with the shaft and left forearm
— which is great. Unlike players
on Tour, this angle may decrease
too early while coming down
or even through impact. Maintaining that angle longer into the forward
swing will help you create the correct loft
with the club and is absolutely necessary
for solid golf shots.
thumb helps keep the right
wrist’s angle intact and the
club’s head behind your hands
at impact. This will help you
feel the correct wrist angle position needed for compression of
the golf ball.
I also have new state of the
art digital swing analysis technology for my golf lessons. It is the best
I have seen in my 20+ years of playing
professional golf and really accelerates
the learning process. It’s all set up on the
range. No hitting indoors into nets. You
have to see this. It’s incredible! Call me
to schedule an appointment.
to comply with the rules. Please
know they are only trying to guarantee your safe enjoyment of the
community facilities but also for
the enjoyment of all homeowners.
They have been hired by the Association, have the full support of
the Board, and have been given the
authority to contact the police when
necessary. Should you be at any of
the pools and need their services,
or see any suspicious activity after
pool hours, please phone them at
214-405-0778. Of course, if it’s
criminal activity or an emergency
situation, please call 911.
(214) 673-7867
(972) 429-5100, Ext. 17
Thanks and have a
great swim year!
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Drill to get it right
Start with your normal grip on the
club, and then move your left thumb off
the shaft of the club and over the top of
your right wrist. Take a few short iron
shots at half-swing. Notice how your
Restarting Your Lawn
By Wesley Avance
G.C. Superintendent, Woodbridge Golf Club
Serving Wylie, Sachse, Rowlett
and the DFW Metroplex
Water, Gas & Sewer Line Repair/
Replacement, Drain Cleaning,
Video Inspection, Med Gas Installations,
Water Heaters, Boiler Repairs and
Installation, General Home Plumbing
Maintenance and Repairs
Contact us today
By phone: 469-964-1974
By email: Mike@Watermansplumbing.com
S
pring is here and it’s time to start thinking about getting your lawn green again. The grass is ready for high
nitrogen content fertilizer right now, preferably one with
slow and quick release N. There are many formulations, but
the numbers on the bag should be similar to 30-3-10.
As summer nears, we need to conserve water. The best
way to water your lawn is with deep, infrequent watering.
Try to water two times per week with longer run times. If
possible, have two start times together with a minimum
10–20 minute soak time in between. For example, start the
first time at 3:00 a.m. and then a second at 5:00 a.m. This
allows for deeper infiltration. With this method, there is less
evaporation because the water travels deeper into the soil.
By watering early in the morning, the dew is removed from
the leaf blades which reduces the risk of disease.
Master Lic# M37760
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4th Annual
Easter
Celebration
It’s
time again for the annual
Woodbridge Easter Celebration!
This year, we have fun for all ages. We
encourage you to come out and enjoy
the afternoon with your neighbors.
The festivities for this year will
include the annual Woodbridge Easter
Egg Hunt, pictures with the Easter
Bunny, and a new event — the Neighborhood Challenge. We invite families to
bring their picnic baskets and blankets to
welcome Spring to Woodbridge.
The Neighborhood Challenge is
designed for our middle and high school
age children. Each neighborhood will
be represented by at least 5 individuals
from their sub-section of Woodbridge
to compete in obstacles, endurance, and
mental challenges. The neighborhood
with the most points will be designated
as the Champion of the Neighborhood
Challenge and will have bragging rights
until the next year!
We hope to have a great turn out
and look forward to seeing you and your
family at the park!
Sunday April 5, 1-4 p.m.
At Park 2B
(Vista Hill Lane & Lake Hill Trail
off of Clubhouse Drive)
Upcoming Events
The new Spring/Summer 2009 Parks and Recreation Class and Program Brochure is now available online. This brochure includes the children’s summer
camps so get your registration in early as the camps tend to fill up.
You may register at www.cityofsachse.com, click on ‘Parks Class Registration’ on the right hand side of the web site.
3/27
Last day of GISD Choice of School period for elementary schools
for 2009–10 school year
3/28
Boots’n Barbecue Gala by Wylie ISD Education Foundation
www.wylieisd.net/foundation/Boots.wspx
Southfork Ranch, 6:00 p m.–11:00 p.m.
4/1
Registration for Wylie Wave Summer Day Camp begins in April for
camps held June–August. Check their web site for dates.
www.wylietexas.gov/Programs/wave.htm
4/4
Sachse Easter Egg Scramble, Heritage Park, 10:00 a.m.
4/4
Sachse Doggie Bone Hunt, Heritage Park, 7:30 p.m.
4/4
Sachse Flashlight Egg Hunt, Heritage Park, 8:15 p.m.
4/5
Woodbridge Easter Egg Hunt, Park 2B, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
4/9
Easter Story Time & Egg Hunt, Sachse Library, 11:00 a.m.
4/10
No school, GISD & WISD
4/12
Easter
4/13
WISD classes due to ice day
4/24
Sachse Mother/Son Roundup, Salmon Park, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
4/24–25 Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society
www.wylierfl.com, Shaffer Stadium, 7:00 p.m–7:00 a.m.
5/25
Memorial Day — schools and city offices closed
6/4
Last day of school for GISD due to ice day; WISD last day
6/6
Sachse HS graduation at Garland Special Events Center, 12:30 p.m.
6/6
Sachse Summer Reading Program Kick-off Pizza Party
Sachse Library, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
6/11
And every Thursday until 7/30 — Summer Reading Program,
Sachse Library, 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
6/12
Wylie HS graduation, Garland Special Events Center, 7:30 p.m.
6/12
Digital TV transition, www.dtv2009.gov
Woodbridge Babysitter Club
Certified babysitters in the
Woodbridge Neighborhood
Contact Jennifer Darwin
Call to schedule your time:
214-392-5310
Or e-mail: mydesilu2@yahoo.com
http://woodbridgesitters.weebly.com/
References available upon request
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Spring 2009
By Janet Smith
Springtime is here and with this we welcome the
Easter Bunny and bid adieu to the Roaring Winter!
Now it is time for some outdoor fun! The Spring game
is a neighborhood scavenger hunt. The first five kids
(ages 4–12) who complete the scavenger hunt will receive a Kids-Eat-Free
Certificate to Brooklyn’s Old Neighborhood Style Pizza at Firewheel Mall.
Scavenger Hunt Rules
Children must find everything on the list and write the address or
location where the item was found. Each item must be found at a different
address or location within the community. Turn in your completed form,
including your name and address, to Janet Smith at 6303 Lakewood Drive,
.
Sachse, TX 75048 or e-mail your findings to
Winners will be announced at the Easter Celebration.
Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Sponsored by
Are You A
Savvy Mom?
By Amanda Snowbarger
D
o you ever wish you had a Mom’s
Group closer to your side of the
Metroplex? Don’t want to pay fees to
join? Well guess what — our group membership is FREE! We will do our best to
ensure that even our group outings are
no cost, or minimal cost. We are a newly
forming group of moms: Stay-At-HomeMoms (SAHMs), Working Moms, and
Expectant Moms. We have kids ranging
in ages from babies to preschoolers/elementary school age. Most Moms live in
Collin County, but Moms outside Collin
County are welcome as well. If you don’t
mind driving, we’ll be glad to see you!
Join here:
Bench
Flowers
Slide
Lawn
Ornament/
Wind Chime
Fountain/
Birdbath
Bird House/
Bird Feeder
Fire
Hydrant
Flag
Grill
shed/
Playhouse
Basketball
GOAL
Swings
Calling All Volunteers
If we want to continue events
and services in our neighborhoods,
we need helping hands. Without volunteer help, events may cease or we
might have to begin paying for them
out of HOA dues. Those interested
in helping please contact Rich Coady
at 972-943-2874 or
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Did You Know?
• A canopy was placed over the
playground equipment at Stone
Park on Laurel Crest Ln.
• A pavilion with picnic tables
was built at Stone Park. Reservations can be made thru the
Parks & Recreation Dept. at
www.cityofsachse.com/parks
• Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, batteries) can be disposed
of free of charge at the Dallas
County Home Chemical Collection Center at 11234 Plano
Road with proof of residency.
• You can sign up for a monthly
City of Wylie E-newsletter at
www.wylietexas.gov/News/eWylie.
Photos by Darlene Putnam
Wit & Wisdom
By Ms. Summers
Coffee Filters: Not just for
making coffee
You can buy 1,000 at the Dollar
Store for almost nothing. Here are some
of my favorite uses:
•
Apply shoe polish. Ball up a lint-free
coffee filter and use to apply with
limited streaks.
•
Do you think you need expensive
strips to wax eyebrows? Instead cut
strips from coffee filters.
•
Recycle frying oil. After frying,
slowly strain oil through a sieve
lined with a coffee filter.
•
Layer a few on a plate to soak up
the grease from your favorite fried
foods such as bacon, French fries,
chicken fingers, etc.
•
Cover bowls or dishes when cooking
in the microwave.
•
•
Clean windows and mirrors. Coffee
filters are lint-free so they’ll leave
windows sparkling.
Weigh chopped foods. Place
chopped ingredients in a coffee filter
on a kitchen scale.
•
Hold messy foods such as tacos.
•
Stop the soil from leaking out of a
potted plant. Line a plant pot with a
coffee filter to prevent the soil from
going through the drainage holes,
while still allowing water to drain.
•
•
•
Protect China. Separate your good
dishes by putting a coffee filter
between each dish.
Filter broken cork from wine. If
you break the cork when opening a
wine bottle, filter the wine through a
coffee filter.
Protect a cast-iron skillet. Place a
coffee filter in the skillet to absorb
moisture and prevent rust.
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•
Prevent a Popsicle from dripping
on you. Poke one or two holes as
needed in a coffee filter.
Open House
MOMS Club of Murphy/
Sachse
Wednesday, April 1st at 10:30 a.m.
Sachse First United Methodist
Church Family Life Center. For
more information or questions,
please e-mail:
Spring 2009
Spring Maintenance
By Jimmy Watson
Prof. R.E. Inspector #10147
Dallas Realty Services
S
oon we will start seeing trees
bud and warmer days. However,
we have already seen Bradford Pears
attempting to bud and temperatures in
the upper 70’s. Spring is on its way and
it’s time to consider actions you should
take to make your home more energy
efficient, and ensure your home is well
maintained.
Tip #1: Change air conditioner filters. Consider
using a pleated media filter
for better dust trapping, or
for additional savings, a web element
filter that can be washed periodically
instead of being thrown out. Also, be
sure to clear overgrowth and weeds
away from outdoor air conditioning
units. If the necessary airflow is blocked,
the air conditioner will not be able to
operate properly and could even suffer
an expensive failure.
Tip #2: Clean any lingering fall leaves from
gutters. For clogged downspouts, try using barbecue
tongs to reach in and remove leaves.
This is also a good opportunity to
repair loose gutter nails or other gutter
damage before the heavy spring and
summer rains. Gutters play an essential
role in the health of your foundation! If
you don’t have gutters, now is the time
before the April Showers arrive.
Tip #3: Make sure attics
are well insulated and
ventilated. Excess heat in
the upstairs area of a twostory home, or the sensation of a home
feeling “heat from above” could indicate
insufficient attic insulation and poor
ventilation. Excessive attic temperatures
can put an undue toll on your shingles
and reduce their lifespan.
Tip #4: Check all electrical
outlets for loose-fitting or
scorched plugs. This can be
an indication of excessive
wear or a sign of arcing and should be
replaced. This is indicative of overheating and can cause fires. Also check
electrical outlets and switches to be sure
they work properly. If any do not function properly, have a qualified electrician
repair the issue.
Tip #5: Caulk exterior
joints around all windows
and doors. Caulking keeps
the house weather-tight
and will help reduce high summer
energy bills. It can also help keep insects
and vermin out of the house.
Tip #6: Clean and seal
decks, fences or wood
siding. Wood rot and
wood destroying insects
(Carpenter Ants & Termites) are the
main two reasons why wood must be
replaced. Maintaining clean surfaces
and water protection is a must. If it has
been a few years since the wood has
been sealed or painted, consider a DIY
project before the rainy season hits.
Also, a few times this summer, visually
inspect the wood around your house for
any wood destroying insect activity. You
can also contact a local pest company;
the fee is around $65 for an inspection.
Tip #7: Have a certified
chimney sweep inspect and
clean chimneys. Taking
care of this task in the
spring or summer, rather than in the
peak autumn season, allows plenty of
time for repairs before the next heating
season. It can be easy and less expensive
during the off-peak season.
Tip #8: Lawn Watering
Tips & Conservation.
• Water in the early
morning, around 4:00 a.m.,
this will allow the water to absorb
and not evaporate.
•
Never water during the day or when
it is windy.
•
Use a Moisture Meter to determine
how dry your lawn is.
•
Water more deeply and less frequently, this will cause roots to
become better established.
•
Most lawns in the area will stay
healthy with 1 to 2 inches of water
per week.
•
Never water when it’s raining. You
can monitor the forecast and adjust
your timer accordingly.
•
Your sprinkler system is not just for
grass, it also helps regulate the moisture in the soil that helps reduce the
heaving or contracting of the soil
around the foundation.
Spring Garage Sale — April 17–19
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Decoding Our Youth
By Janet Smith
Abbreviations are commonly used in e-mail, text messages, and online chat to save time typing. Below are a list of commonly used text abbreviations to help you decipher your child’s messages:
ADN
CUL
IC
LTNS
any day now
see you later
I see
long time no see
AFK
CYA
IMHO
OTL
away from keyboard
see ya
in my humble opinion
out to lunch
B4N or BFN
F2F or FTF
IMO
OTOH
bye for now
face to face
in my opinion
on the other hand
BBL
FAQ
IOW
ROFL
be back later
frequently asked question
in other words
rolling on the floor laughing
BL
FOAF
ITC
TTFN
bell laugh
Friend of a Friend
it’s the coolest
ta ta for now
BRB
FYI
L8R
WFM
be right back
for your information
Later
works for me
BTW
GAL
LMHO
YMBJ
by the way
get a life
laughing my head off
you must be joking
CU
IAE
LOL
WYSIWYG
see you
in any event
laughing out loud
what you see is what you get
Emoticons, commonly called Smileys, are special characters that express emotions and expressions within an e-mail or
chat. When you tilt your head to the left, they represent a face.
:-)
Smile with a nose
:-,
smirk
:-o
surprised
:)
Smile without a nose
:/)
it’s not funny
:-@
screaming
:*)
Just clowning around
(:-&
angry
:-(
frown
:-D
laugh
(:-(
sad
:,-(
crying
:-!
you put your foot in your
mouth
:-c
really unhappy
:-b
sticking your tongue out
:-x
giving a kiss
;-)
wink
<:-)
dunce
:-S
confused
:-}
yum yum
:-*
oops
:-V
shouting
:-()
ouch
:-#
my lips are sealed
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Spring 2009
Interest Groups
Bible Study Group
We meet two Sundays a month at 6:00 p m.. Mignon at:
Bunco
Jennifer Darwin at: 214-392-5310 or
.
Homeschoolers Group
Angela at:
.
Newcomers/Singles Group
You do not have to be a recent homeowner, just an adult who wants to get out
.
for fun events! Nicole Tucker at: 972-992-8204 or
Play Groups
12–24 months. Ginger Dennie at: 972-429-3529 or
.
Mah Jongg at the Sachse Library
Are you interested in learning to play the Chinese tile game, Mah Jongg?
Come to the Sachse Library on the first and third Wednesdays of the month
at 1:00 p.m. for an afternoon of Mah Jongg. For more information, contact
Jan Doleh at:
.
Woodbridge Book Club Meets Monthly
The Woodbridge Book Club meets every month on the second Wednesday at
7:00 p.m. Here are our upcoming selections:
April 8
Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson;
May 13
Dewey: The Small-town Library Cat Who Touched the World,
by Vicki Myron;
June 10
The Necklace: Thirteen Women and the Experiment that Transformed
their Lives, by Cheryl Jarvis.
For more information, contact Diane Model at: 972-429-1170 or
; or Jan Doleh at: 972-461-9911 or
Exercise Group
Looking for people to workout together in the mornings. Contact Charlene
Scott at: 214-356-1735 or
.
Woodbridge is on Facebook!
Search “Woodbridge Residents” or type in the link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=42337834364&ref=ts
Join for updates, networking, etc!
Want to start your own Woodbridge Interest Group?
E-mail:
.
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Woodbridge
Neighborhood Grill
Invites you to try our
NEW daily specials
Monday–Country Fried Steak,
mashed potatoes, and Texas
toast.
Tuesday–Tortilla Fried Chicken,
roasted red pepper sauce,
Spanish rice and side salad.
Wednesday–Grilled Pork
Chops, scalloped potatoes,
and green beans.
Thursday–Teresa’s Famous
Soup and Sandwich
Combinations.
Friday–NEW French Dip, warm
au jus, and fries.
(Ask our servers for Saturday
and Sunday Specials)
ONLY
$5.95 + tax
Buy one Lunch Entree from
the Menu and get entrees for
up to two guests at 1/2 OFF!
Must present e-mail address to redeem
• One Per Table
• Expires: 06/30/2009
Name: _______________________
E-mail: _______________________
Please call today to reserve a
private room for Breakfast
Meetings! Room rental is waived
with the purchase of at least
$25.00 in food and beverages.
7400 Country Club Drive, Wylie, TX
Just off Highway 78 in the
Woodbridge Development
www.wbgolfclub.com
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Another Happy Holiday Season!
By Shari Sanders, Social Committee Chair
A
ll of us at the Social Committee hope this New Year has started healthy and
happy for everyone. We want to thank all of those who helped make the
holiday season in Woodbridge so memorable yet again. It is always a treat to share
in the joy of the holidays with our neighbors.
We introduced the toy drive for the first time this past December, and while we
did not quite meet our collection goals, a festive time was had by all. Many thanks
go out to Lisa Dulski, Cory Miller, and Dean Hillegass of K. Hovnanian Homes for
allowing us to host the event in their Goodman model.
Thank you also to our volunteers, without whom the event would not have been
possible, especially Jill Krause, who co-chaired the event. A special thank you goes
out to Santa for stopping by to share the holiday spirit with the children and to the
adults who dropped off their toy and food donations. We hope to bring other opportunities to our community to help those in need during 2009. The need will continue
to grow from its rocky start with the economic struggles of 2008.
Our annual Holiday Lights Contest this year was a close race! Volunteers drove
through the neighborhoods on the weekend of December 12–14 to choose the
individual neighborhood winners. Then the Social Committee took a second look
to choose the Grand Prize Winner! Picking one overall winner sure was difficult!
Congratulations to all of the winners listed below and a special nod to Bradford
Estates, which was the most festive street. Falcon Crest and Bluffview also had a
great collective holiday presence! Thanks so much to our volunteers and to everyone
who decorated for the holidays for making Woodbridge so colorful.
The Crest South: 5720 Meadowcrest Lane
The Crest North: 6703 Falcon Crest Lane
The Estates/Courts: 6619 Bradford Estates Drive
The Glen: 4334 Bluffview Drive
The Meadows: 7618 Harvest Bend Lane
The Highlands: 2020 Highland Drive
The Lakes: 6608 Lake Meadow Lane
The Parkes: 2214 Fair Parke Lane
The Fairways: 1934 Fair Parke Lane
The Hills: 6420 Hillview Lane*
The Vistas: 7509 Vista Creek Lane
The Summit: 7302 Summit Ridge Lane
*Best Overall
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Spring 2009
HOA Municipal Affairs Committee News
By Hal Hinckley
Past Chairman, Woodbridge HOA
Municipal Affairs Committee
T
he Municipal Affairs Committee of the Woodbridge HOA
has been actively following the Sachse
City Council over the past few months
regarding several issues that affect our
neighborhood. While all is fairly quiet
at the moment, the closing of Creek
Crossing continues to be presented to
the City Council by various parties and
we do not expect this issue to go away.
If you are unfamiliar with this, it regards
the appeal of a few residents concerning
the intersection of Creek Crossing and
Bailey Rd. They are requesting to have
Creek Crossing closed near Bailey, or
made one way to reduce local and cutthrough traffic. It has been the position
of the Municipal Affairs Committee that
the roads in Sachse were built for the use
of all residents, and therefore, closing
them would be an injustice to many for
the benefit of a few. We will continue to
monitor this issue and remain vigilant in
our opposition.
One of the exciting programs of
the Committee is to provide Snacks to
Police. We provide a fruit tray to both
the Sachse and Wylie Police Departments on the 15th of each month,
thanks to the generosity of many of our
neighbors. In December, we provided
meat and cheese trays to the departments as well as trays of sandwiches.
This is our way of saying “Thanks for
keeping us safe.”
I would like to thank the donors
who contributed the funds to make this
happen each month. They are: Jan.’08–
Lana Bass, Feb.’08–Marie Garrigue,
Mar.’08–Hal Hinckley, Apr.’08–Scott
Smith, May ’08–Rosenbalm, June
’08–Jerry Richardson, July’08–Jean
Cogdell, Aug.’08–Cynthia Brewer,
Sept.’08–Nicole Tucker, Oct.’08–Trish
and Ed Siegel, Nov.’08–Trish and Ed
Siegel, Dec.’08–Cynthia Brewer, and
Jan.’09–Hal Hinckley. If you know any
of these people, please tell them thank
you for their generous support.
Contributions are being accepted
for the remaining months of 2009. The
trays cost $40.00 to cover both departments. If you are interested, e-mail committee member Kathleen Hashimoto at
In a final important note: local
elections will take place on May 9th. A
schedule of early voting times and locations will be available on both the Sachse
and Wylie city web sites.
Benefit Yard Sale
•
March 21st. Kroger parking
lot on Hwy.78 in Sachse near
Murphy Road. Don’t miss this
benefit to raise money for cancer
treatment for Woodbridge
resident, Ted Blair, pastor of
Livingway Church, who has
Hodgkins Lymphoma.
Representing Our Neighborhood to the City for 18 Months.
I now ask for your support to be part of our city government.
Vote
Hal Hinckley
for
Sachse
City Council Place 2, May 9th
Your Voice for
Many Sachse elections have
been won by fewer than 20
votes. I need your vote!
For more information go to—
www.Hinckleyforcouncil.com
• Limited Taxation
• Improved City Services
• Better Roads
Paid for by Hal Hinckley for Sachse City Council pl 2, Lynne Hinckley, Treasurer
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Easter Events Schedule
(See 4th Annual Easter Celebration, Page 4)
Easter Egg Hunt (by age)
•Under 3 begins at 1:15 p.m.
•3–5 begins at 1:25 p.m. •6–8 begins at 1:45 p.m.
•9–11 begins at 2:05 p.m.
Easter Bunny present from 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Challenge
Registration starts at 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. and
must be ready to start by 2:30 p.m.
Each neighborhood needs at least five
participants to compete in the events.
Event 1
Event 2
Event 3
Event 4
Event 5
Barnyard Antics
Over the River
Squeeze Play Relay
Geometry Test
Jump Rope Relay
Design Your Landscape Before You Plant
By Maribeth Flowers
Flowers’ Gardens & Landscapes
I
n the spring, when the weather is nicest, everyone wants to
get outside and enjoy their yards. But all too often there isn’t
much there that makes it special. To create your own private
oasis, you should first identify all of your needs and wishes for
your yard.
It is best to create a master plan that takes into consideration several factors. First, determine if you need additional
outdoor living spaces and hardscape. These include patios,
walkways, and cooking and eating areas. Next, consider
functional requirements such as space for pets, children and
storage. Decide if there are unsightly areas that need to be
screened or areas where planting a screen would create more
privacy. Determine the overall look and function you want to
achieve, even if you don’t fill in all the details just yet.
Once you have identified your overall needs, you should
think about how you want it to look. Consider picking a
theme that connects your personal decorating style with your
hardscape and plant choices. For example, do you want it to
look tropical or southwestern? Do you want it to look formal,
have minimal plantings, or be more free form?
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When choosing plants, you first should consider their
mature size. Then consider characteristics such as shape,
texture, color, fragrance, contrast and the like. Don’t forget
to factor in the long term maintenance requirements that
result not only from plant placement, but the landscape style.
Improper pruning can ruin a good design.
If you are tired of an all green landscape and want to liven
it up, you can increase color and diversity with perennials,
annuals and flowering shrubs that fit into the style of your
garden. You also could greatly enhance an area of your yard by
adding a focal point such as a sculpture or water feature.
You may choose to implement your master plan in small
steps. Even though you don’t install it all at once, you still want
it to fit together. This helps you avoid transplanting misplaced
plants. It also enables you to group plants that require the same
care and to include elements that have the same style.
Oh, and don’t forget to apply for approval of your landscape plan to the ACC before beginning installation.
A good design will make the difference between a unique
outdoor landscape and a cookie cutter one. If we can assist
you in designing and installing your own special space, please
contact Flowers’ Gardens & Landscapes at 972-429-7707.