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Since there was no Homeowners Association meeting in October

there can be no Meeting Highlights in this issue of the Vintage

Voice, The following items have been contributed by variousmembers of the HOA and are included for your information.

ffiffiffiVintage Gardens is a nice place to live in large part

because of the volunteers that do everything from

taking care of the grounds to delivering the newsletters.

The Board would like to thank the volunteers by

hosting a reception for them on Sunday, November 3rd from 3-5 PM

at the clubhouse. All volunteers are encouraged to attend.

DBSADVANSTAGEB @F TPRESS NfiULCFfl

One of the most popular types of mulching material is

cypress. However, cypress mulch has a few drawbacks

when compared to other types. Some of these include

durability, color, and a harmful effect on the environment.

This article discusses some of the disadvantages of using

mulch.

Environment: Cypress trees only grow in certain areas, so cutting

them down to make cypress mulch will cause extensive damage to

the ecosystem.

Water: This type of mulch is very water absorbent and can hold a

lot of water. This will prevent most irrigation and rainfall from

reaching the soil.

Growth: Besides the fact that it can keep plants from growing

properly, this type of mulch usually doesn't last as long as other

types.

Durability: Other types of mulch, such as pine bark, can last up to

three years before ngeding more mulch. Cypress mulch will likely

need to be renewed at least every year.

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Board of Directors

President

Julie Fost - 330€407Vice President

Betty Hudson - 340-1852

Secretary

Joe Friday - 330-8564

Treasurer

Bob Hickey 359-9402

Member at Large

Jo Russell - 341-8888

Committees

ArchitecturalKathy Pease - 341-7191

Beautification

Betty Hudson - 340-1852

BenevolenUGare

Sue Pederson - 340-3250

Clubhouse

Maxine Lipe - 715-2020

Grounds/Lawn

Herman Reece - 330-2793

Newsletter

Bob & Elsie Schatz 359-6357

Security/Gate/Code

Don Kliewer - 471-6360

Roy Womack - 340-9061

Sprinklers

Jay & Connie Roberson

285-1 953

Telephone

Mary Lou Waller - 359-0464

Welcoming Committee

Edna Kliewer - 471-6360

Betty Hudson - 340-1852

Clubhouse Phone

341-0408

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cypress

(continued from Page 1)

Golor: Unfortunately, the color of cypress mulch

fades fairly quickly. The color can'also be washed

away by heavy rain.

More detail: Five Disadvantages of Cypress Mulch

- Yahoo Voices - voices, yahoo.com.

Grounds Committee uses the black bark mulch; the

best is Gorilla Hair mulch, but it is more expensive.

Premium Cedar Mulch is the best.

Vintage Gardens 2 &3 is a special

place to live! lt offers attractive, well

maintained homes & lawns with wide

streets & well placed sidewalks within

the common areas. These features

afford residents the opportunity to stroll, to "power

walk" & to bicycle. Such privileges are especially

appreciated by those who rely on their canes and/or

walkers.

It has come to the attention of the HOA Board that

these privileges are being threatened by a few

residents who are allowing their dogs to walk "at

liberty" off leash. The DCCR specifically requires

that no dog be permitted outside the owner's home

or enclosed lawn area unless it clearly is restrained

on a leash. Some owners also have been observed

letting dogs outside at night for a final "potty break"

while the owner remains inside the home.' ln

accordance with of DCCR, these practices need to

be discontinued.

It is believed that conscientious, responsible

neighbors will follow the rules for the good of the

entire community and thus, the problem will be

solved.

Our development is acknowledged by realtors to be

the most desirable of patio home properties in the.

OKC ares. Obviously this enhances property values

for each of us. Good citizenship requires that we all

fulfill our individual responsibilities for the

betterment of Vintage Gardens 2 &3.

{.l;TII1Ttfi li,fi ft-r-lt,Sfr sThe annual shutdown of the

residential sprinkler systems

will be finished by the end of the

week beginning October 271h.

The weather has cooperated

so that the association has been able to delay

the shutoff which generally takes place in the

middle of October. Residents are reminded

that the purpose of the shutdown is to prevenl

damage to the anti-siphon devices. lf you

prefer to manage your own system please

drop Bob Hickey a written request and he will

turn your system back on. Remember, that il

you keep your system operating during the

winter months and it is damaged prior to being

activated in the spring, you will be assessed

th" "ot

The Ladies Group will meet

at the Clubhouse on Nov 19

at 7 PM. We will be playing BUNCO. All

ladies are welcome to come and enjoy some

fellowship with your neighbors. Hostess:

Mabel Root.

Now that the darkness is arriving

earlier and earlier, it has been

noted that some of our neighbors

who enjoy evening walks are being

forced to do so in dark streets.

safe, especially for those of us whose eyesighi

is not as good as it once was.

As a courtesy to our neighbors and as a

security measure, please leave you exterior

lights on at night, at least for a few hours after

sunset and if possible, all night.

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"They say hard work never hurt anybody, but Ifigure why' take the chance...............Ronald Reagan

A new SmartHours thermostat has

been installed in the clubhouse. The

unit has programmed to run when events are

scheduled in the clubhouse. Over the long run this

system should help use less energy. This

thermostat is free and is designed to use less

energy and thereby lower energy bills during the

year. While the unit is programmed to realize

savings it does have a flexible system to temporarily

override the established program. This may be

done by simply pushing the warm or cool button to

set a temporary new temperature after which the

button on the left side can be pushed to accept the

new temperature for a short period of time after

which it will revert to the preprogrammed settings.

The Vintage Gardens October Yard

of the Month was presented to Jean

NW 161st Street. Jean is an original owner of this

property and has always done a fantastic job of

maintaining a year-round beautiful yard! She has a

variety of shrubs and seasonal color and her Fall

decorations are a true sign of the changing season.

There were many nominations for Yard of the Month

in October and it was difficult to select just two for

honorable mention. However, after much

discussion the following yards were chosen for

special recognition: Robert and Mary Lou Gray,

1808 NW 161st Street, and Janice Rudolph, 16105

Napa Ridge.

We would like to thank everyone for their efforts in

maintaining their yards in a way that makes the

community more attractive. A project isunderuray to rework the landscaping at the

front gate. lt was hoped that this would be

completed this Fall, however it has been

difficult to obtain landscaping designs/bids

and therefore completion may be delayed until

Spring.

Yard of the Month winners are chosen by the

HOA Beautification Committee and receive a

$25 gift card from TLC Nursery. During the

months of November, December, January,

February and March the yard of the month

sign will be hibernating for the winter and will

reappear in April.

ln October the Lunch Bunch

(formerly "The Red Hats")

canceled their date due to

pouring rain. They will be going out on

Monday November 11th to Cracker Barrel.

They will meet at 11 15 AM at the Clubhouse

parking lot. lf you would like to go with this

fun group call Elsie Schatz at 359-6357. All

are welcome.

The November selection for

the Book Club is "fye ga,'rti

by l< ++ fiA + -^rte'tThe hostess/reviewer will be

Remember to keep December 8th free so that

you can attend the Book Club's annual

Christmas diner out.

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Receipts/Transfers Durinq Period

lnterest Received

Total Funds Available 1 19.525 60

35,114.91

Funds Available End of Month 84,410.69

RESERVE FUND & CD STATUSReserve Fund Balance 81112013 243,750.27

ransfers from

Balance at End of Month

333,108.39Total Reserves & Operatinq Acct.'s

EXPENDITURES ( OVER $50Fertilization, Sprinklers 18,232.00

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VINTAGE GARDENS WOULD LIKE TO

THANK

TLC NURSERY & GREENHOUSES

FOR DONATING A $25 GIFT CARD

TO OUR YARD OF THE MONTH

HOMEOWNER

Pat Maye(405) 6r s-0541

E-mail: pat.maye@cox.netw.MetroMarkRcaltos.com

6501 Avondale DriveOklahoma Ciry, OK 73 I 16

Officc: (405) 848-88 I 8Fax: (405) 843-1476

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