Presidents Message
I recently participated in a three-day workshop with Bill Sadler who wrote The
Third Age - Six Principles of Growth and Renewal After Forty. The workshop
focused on principles he developed in view of some significant changes that
impact all of us.
For example, in 18th century America, the average life span was barely 40, and
now most Americans will live to be almost 80. The time is fast approaching when
the U.S. population of adults over 60 will be double that of schoolchildren.
Between 1960 and 2000, the number of Americans over the age of 100 (known as
centenarians) increased from 3,000 to more than 70,000. This is the fastest
growing segment of our population, and it is estimated that 50% of girls born in
the U.S. today will live to be over 100.
Much of what we have considered aging is in reality disease and degeneration
from inactivity, bodily abuse, and neglect. We will dramatically change the way
we age if we take much better care of our physical condition. The leading
causes of death now are the consequences of our lifestyles such as heart and
cerebrovascular disease, cancer, cirrhosis and accidents.
An article in the January/February 2002 issue of Modern Maturity describes how
exercise benefits our brains. "The older brain is capable of rebuilding its
weakened structures through a process called neurogenesis (the creation of nerve
cells), and exercise stimulates the production of all kinds of wonderful
molecules that keep brain cells strong. Regular exercise (such as vigorous
walking) is the closest thing to an anti-aging pill now available."
Sadler says, "Your goal should be to live young while growing older and to die
young as late as possible."
Let's take good care of each other and ourselves and live long, healthy
lives.
President
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Minutes
Quarterly Membership Meeting
December 14, 2001
President Gil Blount called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. at the community center. All board members were present and outnumbered attending residents seven to six. In addition to Gil and me, the other board members were Vice President Bill Manno, Treasurer Wilda Meixner, and Directors Bill Garrison, Tom Graham and Phil Roth.
Burn pile regulations were discussed first, including how best to share Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission ("TNRCC") regulations with Oak Ridge residents, particularly with regard to the upcoming drop in lake water levels in January.
Wilda presented the Oak Ridge balance sheet as of November 30, 2001. Items discussed included the road fund and whether or not directors' insurance is required. Fire and EMS status: as of Dec. 14, $20,371 has been deposited, with six months' worth of premiums. Reminders will be sent to residents at the end of February.
Under old business, construction approvals in Oak Ridge. The board requested that architectural committee plans be brought before the board as a courtesy so the board will be kept current on all new construction.
Under new business, the phone company (Verizon) is stringing cable across Pecan Creek to service Horseshoe Bay West and Deerhaven/Blue Lake. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m..
RespectfullySubmitted,
Peyton Wolcott, Secretary
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VOTING ON ESD
Voting on the establishment of an Emergency Services District (ESD) is a crucial issue for the citizens of Llano and Burnet Counties.
Regular voting on the establishment of an Emergency Services District will take place on February 2nd at the fire station office from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Early voting will be on January 16-29 at Quail Point during the regular POA office hours from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Please get out and vote.
Back to TopTHE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE
The Architectural Committee is responsible for the issuance of building permits and maintenance of architectural control to insure enforcement of the Deed Restrictions as specified by the By-Laws of the Oak Ridge Property Owners Association.
If you are planning to build a fence or structure on your lot that will be a separate building, please provide any of the following architectural committee members with the building plans, specifications, design, size construction and location on the property prior to breaking ground:
- Don Reid
- Roger Harris
- Lamar Muston
- Eddie Wells
RECENT APPROVALS:
11/29 New house on lot 47, Pecan Creek DriveJohn Godfrey 11/23 New fence and patio
3106 Rancehette Rd, Steve Kilmer 10/23 New garage
408 Ranchette Rd, Susan Reilly Potts 10/23
New storage sheds, Lot 1, Oak Ridge Drive - Shelton Thibodeaux
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OUR SYMPATHY IS WITH YOU
Our friend and neighbor, Jerry Christesson , 432 Pecan Creek Drive died November 30th.
Vallie Terrell's mother, Elva Blevins, passed away in Marble Falls on December 22nd.
Lana Odell's mother, Edna Turner, passed away in Burnet on December 30th.
Darlene Vaughn, wife of Roger and daughter- in-law of Bud and Marty Vaughn, passed away January 12th. Both Vaughn families were early and long-time residents of Oak Ridge Estates.
THE SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS
DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
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GET WELL SOON
Paul Hood, 3109 Oak Ridge Drive, was in a car accident on route 2147, Thursday 10th of January. His pickup was a total write-off.
He was helicoptered to Austin and is in Brackenridge Hospital in ICU with a severe back injury and a head wound; back surgery is planned. Florine said the doctors can't believe he's 80!
Paul has maintained his lucidity the entire time and apparently never lost consciousness.
Florine welcomes rides to Austin.
Back to TopPOA Meetings in 2002
- March 22
- May 17 (annual picnic)
- September 20
- December 13
We sure appreciate being able to send the ACORN out on the web; it saves lots of time for our volunteers for mass mailing and reduces POA costs for office supplies/stamps. So, if you have an email address you are not already sharing with us, please let us know by emailing it to ilblount@tstar.net. Also keep us in mind when you change your email address!
We would also like our treasurer, Wilda Meixner, to spend less time on the billing side. The new accounting software she is using can send invoices out via email. Wilda will send out reminders for the EMS/Fire in February for those who have not paid yet, and in March/April she will send out our annual billing. If you don't want your bills to be delivered via email, let her know by emailing her at wilda@tstar.net.
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Lots/Homes For Sale In Oak Ridge
- LOT located on Candace Circle (next to 2904 Candace) for sale by Forest Oakley
- 3206 Oak Ridge Drive for sale (3/2) Call 254-968-8325 (late evenings) or email Sbarton@smsc.org for more information.
- Herbert Seipp in Germany is interested in selling Lot No. 12 in Unit 2 (0.505 acre)
- Elaine Bandy (210) 599-6603 is interesting in selling Lot 11 in Unit 2(0.5738 acre) – adjoins lot 12 above) asking price $11,500
- Greg L. Moddle has his lot priced to sell. Lot 208, Unit 1. Contact Terry Tuteur@ Coldwell Banker-Gieseake & Associates 693-2030.
- POA has 4 lots for sale near the entrance of Oak Ridge.
WANTED
The Parizeks 596-1500 are looking for a garage.
The Steinigers, previous residents of Oak Ridge, want to move back, and they are looking for a lot to build on. They are looking into lots/houses already listed, so if you have a lot you want to sell and have not contacted the ACORN, let us know and we will forward it to the Steinigers. We hope their search will be successful so we can have them back in our community.
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Lake LBJ Residential Dock Safety Standards
The LCRA Board of Directors has appointed area residents to serve on nine advisory panels that advise LCRA on issues affecting the Highland Lakes and tributaries.
Additionally, the LCRA has begun developing safety standards for docks on the Highland Lakes. Some of the issues identified include abandoned and dilapidated docks, minimum navigable passage, maximum distance from shore, dock identification, maximum size and height of docks, etc. A first draft of the standards has been prepared and is being circulated to various residents for comment. If you are interested in seeing a copy of the draft, please contact the Acorn, and we will arrange for you to get a copy. Written comments are due back by February 28th.
The LCRA Board is to be commended for its efforts to gather citizen input on a variety of lake management issues.
Back to TopBURN PILES
To reduce the number of burn piles in the community and to be more friendly to our environment, Steve Muller has volunteered to periodically haul brush from Oak Ridge to a facility in Horseshoe Bay where the material will be shredded and used for mulch.
Utilizing Steve's voluntary efforts will also help keep us more in compliance with the Outdoor Burning Rules of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). You can hear more about ways to keep Oak Ridge safe from brush fires during our March 22nd POA meeting when Mr. P.J. Pearson of the Texas Forest Service will provide a twenty minute presentation.
Please call Steve Muller (598-4856) or A.D. Robinett (598-4263) to arrange to have a brush pile removed from your property.
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THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU
Thanks again to Cleo Robinett for hosting the Cookie Exchange before Christmas. We all had a wonderful time.
Thanks to Cornelia Kilmer for contacting Janet Stein when she saw Chase, Janet's Newfoundland dog which was missing.
Thanks to all our neighbors, especially Jim Claunch, who looked for Max, the Blount's poodle that went missing. Unfortunately, he has never been found.
Back to TopBobbie Walker is our “Welcome to the Community” person, and delivers the “Welcome Packets” to all of our new residents. Included in these packets is important information you will want to receive about Oak Ridge Estates. These include Articles of Incorporation, Applicable Restrictions, Bylaws, Phone Directory, and other interesting information. Oak Ridge is growing, so please help Bobby identify new comers so we will not miss anyone.
Contribution of material for THE ACORN would be more than welcomed by the editor. Please call 596-8142 or email Inger Lise Blount with any local news you might have or any other items which would be of general interest to our community.
Mark Your Calendar
SUPER-SUPPER Bring your choice of Chili, Soup, Sandwiches, Salad or Dessert and join the fun.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
NEW LOCK COMBINATION BOAT DOCK AND RESTROOMS
*** 1001 ***
(Effective January 31, 2002)
Please remember the boat launch and restroom facilities are for the exclusive use of property owners and accompanied guests.
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P.O. Box 8282
Horseshoe Bay, Texas 78654