OCTOBER 2007

The King’s Country Yard Sale voted to redo and update the Clubhouse kitchen. Mary Stacy chaired the committee meeting outlining the changes and reviewed the bids. Mary and Elizabeth Drennen did all of the research on the new items plus receiving the bids from contractors. The kitchen will have a new refrigerator, dishwasher, new large double ovens and microwave. Under the bar will be redone to match the existing cabinets. There will be additional shelving and cabinets in the small room adjoining the kitchen. A new floor will be installed that will be easier to keep clean. All of this money to do the renovations comes from income from our annual yard sale. This money is always used for the beautification of the King’s Country facilities. THANK YOU YARD SALE COMMITTEE!!!

TRASH PICKUP

King’s Country has entered into an exclusive agreement with Tabor Sanitation for trash services whereby Tabor Sanitation will be the only trash service operating in King’s Country. Tabor Sanitation has cut us a good deal with a rate of $16.78 per month. Tabor Sanitation has also agreed to provide complimentary containers that can be used throughout our community as we see the need.

The purpose of this agreement is to help protect King’s Country assets. The majority of the money spent in King’s Country is for road repairs. Waste Management runs 13 yard trucks with a loaded weight of approximately 30,000 pounds. Tabor Sanitation has 10 yard trucks with a loaded weight of 22,000 pounds. It does not make sense to have two different companies following the same path, damaging our roads. Please contact Tabor Sanitation at 903-572-2100 and make arrangements to have your service changed. We expect all residents will be converted by the first of the year. Thank you for your cooperation as we make logical decisions for our community.

Brad Akins “The Road Man”

SPECIAL DATES

· Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, October 20 at 9 am at the Clubhouse

· Board of Directors meeting Saturday, November 17 at 9 am at the Clubhouse

· Thanksgiving Holiday—office will be closed November 22nd and 23rd. HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

· Board of Directors Meeting Saturday December 15 at 9 am at the Clubhouse

· Christmas Holiday—Office closed December 24th and 25th. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

EVERYONE WELCOME AT ALL BOARD MEETINGS!

Wow! We have gone from only having Vinyards to having almost too many choices! The Winnsboro Bakery & Café has opened an additional restaurant in Mt. Vernon. The Cajun Café has opened two doors south of our entrance. The Veranda has reopened and is open on Friday and Saturday nights; don’t forget it is a Bed and Breakfast also! Plus the Double C Steakhouse on Market Street in Winnsboro is newly opened. As Julia Child would say “BON APPETIT”

COME TO THE BOARD MEETINGS AND HAVE YOR SAY!!

All meetings of the association board are open meetings. Property owners are encouraged to observe meetings and read approved minutes and financials posted in the Clubhouse. Those who wish to address the board are welcome to do so during the Guest Speakers time. Here are a few tips for participating:

· Put it in writing: You will get the best response if you put your question or opinions in writing prior to the meeting. This helps you and the board. The Board can serve you better if members have time to consider your concern.

· Plan your remarks to last no longer than three minutes: Board members enjoy visiting ; however the meeting agenda is always very full, and the 3 minute limit ensures that all business gets conducted. This does not mean big issues can’t be presented. If your concern requires more time, please summarize it and the board will add it to the agenda for the next meeting.

· Don’t expect an immediate response: Board members do not act independently. All issues require discussion and sometimes a vote. An immediate answer is possible, but its just as likely that you won’t get a response until after the meeting.

· If you need information, call the Property Manager: The purpose of the Guest Speaker time is for property owners to share opinions and concerns with the board. Property owners seeking general information (like a status report on a project or the board’s position on an issue) can get a more immediate response from the Property Manager.

· MOST OF ALL, COME TO THE BOARD MEETINGS

DAM ELECTION

Come join your Cypress Springs friends at the KC Clubhouse on Saturday, Oct. 27th at 9:30 am to hear from David Weidman and President Tim Philhower of the Franklin County Water District discuss the upcoming Bond Issue on repairing the Cypress Springs Dam. This is a very important issue to all who reside around Lake Cypress Springs. Whether you are for or against the bond issue, everyone should attend!

DID YOU KNOW?

BIG SALE! GATE OPENERS ARE $20 EACH! BUY 2! YOU NEVER HAVE TO STICK YOUR ARM OUT THE WINDOW AGAIN!

· We have King’s Country t-shirts, caps, sweatshirts and golf shirts for sale with the King’s Country logo. They are very reasonable and make great gifts! Come by the Clubhouse and take a look at the great selection. Thank you Barbara Thomas for handling this project. We now have lights for the tennis courts. The switch is located on the outside of the Clubhouse adjacent to the courts. The lights work from 7 pm until 11 pm.

· The Clubhouse is now “wireless” and we welcome any and all to come and have a cup of coffee and enjoy! On weekends you can sit in the parking lot when the office is closed.

· We are “tweaking” the website at www.kingscountry.org Check us out! Please send us your photos of King’s Country and we will post them on the website and give you credit!

GOT YOUR STICKERS YET?

In late September, the King’s Country office mailed out two (2) numbered stickers to all property owners. Security Committee Chair Vince Smith asks that all persons who received the stickers place them on the upper left side of the windshield of your vehicle. He reported that there seems to more traffic at our facilities by people who are not property owners and this is one way to identify who owns property and who does not own property. Our boat ramp, in particular, has seen an upswing in use since the Cypress Springs Marina closed and there is no other boat ramp open in our area. After Nov. 1st, all vehicles without a sticker or guest pass will be towed at the owners expense. Please help us keep our facilities for the use of King’s Country Property Owners and your guests. Special visitors hangers will be available soon for your guests. Call the office if you need additional vehicle stickers.

YARD SALE COMMITTEE VOTES TO REDO CLUBHOUSE KITCHEN

SPECIAL DATES

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