WALDEN WOODS OF GRANITE BAY

February 2003 Email News Update

News on News

Another short note, due to all the standard reasons for being busy. I hope your calendars are full and friends plentiful.

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.

· Sandra Hall (guess whose daughter) is interested in babysitting children in the neighborhood. She turns 13 in March and is in the 7th grade. She can sit for children as young as 3 years old and as late at 11PM at night.

· Free for the taking: We (Guy & Victoria) have a plastic sandbox for free to the first person asking for it. It’s in the shape of a turtle with a cover and about 3 feet across. Good for young kids.

· Also free for the taking: We have several desktops with side supports & hardware that we no longer need & would like to offer free. They are well used, but still serviceable. They are white laminate put-together types. We also have a white desk, also white laminate that measures 30x 64 inches. The white desk is already assembled for anyone who wants it right away--or can be broken down flat for storage. Finally, there is a light blue rolling upholstered office chair with upholstered sides which can be yours for the asking. First come/first serve. They are all available until Saturday morning. Call 652-5025.

Board News

Pre-scheduled Board of Directors meetings are on the Walden Woods Calendar and below (always tentative and subject to change-call a board member or look for the signs). All meetings at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted.

· Mar 11, Grenfell home

· May 13, Kenney home

· July 15, Sillers home

· Aug 12, Holden home

· Sept 28, Annual meeting

We’ve posted the minutes from the Fall Annual Homeowner meeting on the web.

Boulder Road – New Speed Limits:

Denese Holden attended the Placer County Board of Supervisors hearing on Jan. 21st to witness and address the Boards action regarding the posting of a speed limit on Boulder Road and Twin Rocks Road.

The Board voted to post the speed limit on Boulder Road and Twin Rocks Rd to 30 mph. This is great news, because before now the speed for Boulder was 55mph! After the hearing Denese spoke to the California Highway Patrol officer who performed the speed study and conducted a portion of the survey of neighbors. He said that speed signs will go up within the next 30 days and that the CHP will be vigorously patrolling this area for speeders for a while after the new speed signs go in. He said to be sure to get the word out to the neighbors about the new speed limits and to be careful- they will be writing tickets for speeders! Please be careful and remember that new speed limit and be respectful of your neighbors who live on those streets.

Thanks to Denese for keeping us informed!

Common Area:

Bridges: Bill Furnas and the common area crew built up the second bridge and approaches (on the Walden Creek Trail). Check the photos of these folks at work: Bill Brown, Thomas Hall, Bill Furnas, Denese Holden/Al Johnston, the crew, the crew again and your’s truly.

The Scouts helped out on the bridge as well – pictures of the Scouts at work in the next newsletter.

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 and 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 middle and western sections of the common area.

Firewood Available – Firewood is still available from the 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.

Join in and help out - the next Common Area Improvement Volunteer days are Saturdays, March 1^st , 15^th and 29^th. Show up at Bill Furnas' house (8345 Walden Woods Way) at 9AM.

Easter Egg Hunt:

Bring the kids or grandkids to the 4^th annual Easter Egg hunt. Prizes for all participants!

For last year’s photo’s check out: Sue Rachel Chris, Teen Group, Walden Woods Volunteers, Signup, Event, Kids Group1, Kids Group2, Child with Basket1, Children with Baskets, or the full set of thumbnail photos from the event. (You can have the full size photos by borrowing the Walden Woods Photo Book (with CDs) from Guy Hall or Denese Holden.)

q When: 8:50 Saturday (4/19) Morning

q Where: Woodrock and Walden Woods Way

q Signup: email to Rachel Kenney by March 23rd with:

Child Name: ______________________ Age: _______

q Teens - Sue and Rachel would like to co-lead this year’s Easter egg hunt with a younger generation, who would then take it over completely next year. If you have a child 12 years or older, that would enjoy this responsibility please have them contact Rachel at 652-9158.

Thanks to Rachel Kenney and Sue Sindelar for initiating the hunt!

Spring Family Block Party - May

May will bring the next Walden Woods Spring Family Block Party!

Date:               Saturday, May 17
Time:              5:30PM
Location:       Stonehedge Court
Bring:              Lawn chairs and a smile.

WWHO provides the basics - hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, soda, beer, wine, chips, and dessert along with plasticware, cups, plates and napkins. While you don't need to bring any food or drink, if there is something special you want share with the neighborhood or cook for yourself on the grill, please feel free to do so. For questions, call Cindy at 652-8549.

Walden Woods Moonlight Walk - June

June will bring us the third Walden Woods Moonlight Walk through the Common Area. This is a fun activity for the entire family.

Date:               Saturday, June 14
Time:              8:00PM
Location:       Bill Furnas' back yard (8345 Walden Woods Way)
Bring:              flashlights

Sunset is at 7:31 with the Moonrise at 8:23. At 8:00 PM we'll start meeting up in and leave at 8:30 for a nice Moon lit walk through the Common Area. We'll end up at the picnic table on Sunset hill for refreshments. The walk is short, but pleasant

Wildflower Walk scheduled for April

Terri Hawkyard has set the spring wildflower walk. This is a walk for young kids and the young at heart. If you have grandchildren or grandparents, be sure to invite them.

q When: 10AM, Saturday April 26

q Where: Bill Furnas’ house on Walden Woods Way (8345 Walden Woods Way)

You can check out the photo’s from last years wildflower walk (1,2,3,4) and the group picture on the Walden Woods web site.

Terry plans on providing water and a trail mix snack. If you have questions, just call Terri at 652-7015.

Directory Updates:

Everyone should have a new Walden Woods directory. If you didn’t get one, contact Denese Holden.

News Updates:

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