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www.legacypark.org Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2011 Legacy Park HOA 4201 Legacy Park Circle Kennesaw, Georgia 30144 Pumpkinfest October 15th – Bandstand Pumpkins on Sale Starting at 8:00 am Festivities from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Chili Cook-Off Free Admission November 5th The pumpkin patch will be full and ready for all the children to pick out the perfect pumpkin to be carved for Halloween. Cub Scout Pack 002 will be selling pumpkins, hamburgers/cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chips, popcorn, drinks, cotton candy, caramel Registering apples and candy. Scouts will be available to assist you with carrying your pumpkins Cooking to your car. Teams Now There will be plenty for the family to do after you choose your favorite pumpkin and have lunch. We will have hayrides, jumpies, a variety of booths with crafts and also... gift items for sale – it’s never too early to start your holiday shopping.

Looking for Cool Don’t forget to have the kids wear their Halloween Cars to display costume. A “Mystery Judge” will be walking around to choose our Grand Prize Winner – Contest judging will be at 1 pm at the DJ booth! during the event Sponsored by: Dr. Heather Davis of the Wellpath Center Dr. Chheda of East Cobb Pediatrics [email protected] Brandi May and Rie Rie Rubadue of Keller Williams John Wells of Lincoln-Wells Allstate Agency Legacy Orthodontics/Pediatric Dentistry Inside this Issue . . . . Aqua-Tots

HOA News & Information...... 2 Landscaping Tips...... 4 Mayor’s Corner...... 6 Activities & Events...... 8 Kick Off The Fall Season With.... Tennis News...... 10 School & Community News...... 12 ~ OKTOBERFEST ~ Club & Committee News...... 14 Yard of the Month...... 15 9/11 Event Recap & Pictures...... 16 & 17 Saturday, October 8th / 7 - 10 pm Financial Update...... 18 Amphitheater Newsletter Information & Directory...... 19 Calendar...... 20 Tickets on SALE NOW See Activities Section / Page 8 for Details! HOA News & Information Property Management Update Below is the Property Manager’s report which was provided at the September Board meeting.

HOA Items: • For 2011, the HOA collected $4,505.00 (2010: $2,340.00) in non-resident sport participation fees. • For 2011, the HOA collected $1,196.10 (2010: $1,066.95) in vending machine proceeds. • Work has started on the 2012 Budget. Meetings have not yet been scheduled with the Finance Committee. All Legacy Park groups have been given until September 30 to get their budget requests turned into me. • The first advertisement is going out in the October newsletter concerning the Board election in February where 3 seats are up for election. The Annual Meeting date is set as Tuesday, February 7, 2011. Deadlines for candidates for the 2012 Board of Directors Election: Board nominations due to HOA office by midnight on November 3rd. Candidate biographies due to the HOA office by November 12th.

Amenity Monitoring: • We currently have security guards working full time, 40 hours per week, spanning across 5 days. They monitor all the amenity areas, including playgrounds, the lake, etc. They provide us with a written report at the end of each shift. • Police continue to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Playgrounds: • Recreation Station continues monthly inspections of the playgrounds and takes care of necessary safety issues. Tire swings at the Highcroft and Madison playground had to be replaced due to vandalism; the animal spring toys at Kentmere and Lullwater were replaced as well.

2011 Projects & Maintenance:

• Jiles Road Project: The latest update from the City of Kennesaw on August 16:

The city will continue to post updates to the website and email the updates to citizens that have signed up for a direct email on the project. If you want a direct email update, please contact Judy Hobbs in the City Manager's Office, and she can put you on the list for future updates.

• Completed Projects: All the trail light poles have been painted by Georgia Power. The lines have been painted in the parking lot, the curbs around the circle have been painted white, the wall in the clubhouse has been painted where the defibrillator was removed, and a new electrical clock has been placed on the side of the clubhouse facing the pool. Wood rot has been repaired at the pool house.

• Scheduled Projects: We are again obtaining quotes to replace the carpet in the Clubhouse. We’ve worked on maintaining the carpet with regular cleanings, but it needs to be replaced. The portal entrances to the trails will be painted.

• Landscape: We have asked Hutcheson to look at an area along the circle where there has been some erosion and there is a steep drop off into the culvert. They are working on a proposal for that area to increase the safety. The fall flowers will be installed the first of October.

• Handicap Access Chair: In June, the chair was vandalized; the HOA is investigating all options regarding the chair. It has been shipped back to the manufacturer to get pricing for repairs or replacement.

The newly formed Marketing Committee for Legacy Park held their first meeting on September 21st. The mission of the group is to promote the success of Legacy Park both internally and externally. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30 pm in the Clubhouse. Anyone who is interested in serving on this committee is welcome. For more information email Holly Cavanaugh, Chair at: [email protected].

2 HOA News & Information 2012 HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2012 Budget Planning

Three of the five HOA Board of Directors seats will be up for The Legacy Park HOA is in the process of preparing the 2012 election at the February 7, 2012 Annual Meeting. budget. All homeowners, Legacy Park groups, and neighborhoods were welcomed and encouraged to submit budget requests to the • If you are excited about volunteerism and becoming more HOA office. While all the requests will be reviewed by the HOA involved in our community… Board and appropriate committees during the 2012 budget planning • If you have ideas for improving our community…… process, there is no guarantee that requests will have funds • If you are willing to lend your expertise to help our allocated, but all requests will be reviewed and considered. community with budgetary and maintenance decisions….. The Finance Committee meetings will be posted on the website as Then this is your opportunity to make a difference and get well as the weekly emails from the HOA. These are open meetings involved in the decisions that affect your community. and HOA members are welcome to attend. Qualifications for prospective board members: Interest, Talent, Time and a Desire to serve the residents of Legacy Park The budget will be presented for approval at the November 17th on its governing board. Board members must be able to Board meeting. If you have any questions, or would like additional attend a minimum of 2 monthly meetings and participate in LP information, please contact Lisa Neff at 770-919-2556 or via e-mail activities and special meetings. at [email protected].

If service on the Board is of interest to you, or if you know SAFETY AT BUS STOPS someone you believe would be a good candidate, talk to him/her about becoming a candidate. You may nominate While the Cobb County School District strategically sets the location yourself or someone else who has agreed to be a candidate by of bus stops, it does not mean that the residents who reside at that contacting Lisa Neff at 770-919-2556 or via e-mail at: location necessarily agree with it. Please keep a couple of things in [email protected]. mind:

A list of candidates along with their biographies will be in the • Be respectful to your neighbors and do not park in a driveway December Town Herald. Look for up-to-date information at unless you have permission from the owner of the house. www.legacypark.org and in the upcoming issues of the Town • Ask your children to not play in the yards around the stop or leave Herald. their trash behind. • If you drive to a bus stop while waiting for the bus, please do not Deadlines for candidates for the 2012 Board of Directors park on both sides or within 30’ of the intersection. Election: • If you are driving by a bus stop, please slow down and use caution, you could help prevent an accident. • Board nominations due to HOA office by midnight on November 3rd Let’s all do our part in keeping our children safe and be respectful to • Candidate biographies due to the HOA office by November our neighbors. 10th HALLOWEEN – BE SAFE! COVENANT REMINDER – POLITICAL SIGNS Legacy Park will observe trick or treating for Halloween on Monday,

October 31st. The Board has set a recommended time for trick or With the upcoming local elections, the HOA wants to remind treating (6:00 pm to 8:30 pm) and it will be displayed on a sign at you of the rule regarding signage on your property: the front of Legacy Park. Remember the HOA does not protect your Legacy Park Design Guideline 3.2.22(c) provides that: property or guarantee your safety; please call the Kennesaw Police Campaign signs for candidates for elected office, less than for any suspicious activity you witness. Please do your part in 2’x 2’may be erected on individual properties no more than keeping our community and our children safe during this fun day! 14 days prior to an election and must be removed within 48 hours after a winner is declared. A maximum of three signs are allowed per yard. Official Time for Further for those homes that are located on Amenity Lots (including the homes that back up to Legacy Park Circle), Trick or Treat is Design Guideline 3.4.6(a) prohibits signs being placed in the rear or side of your property. 6: 00 pm to 8:30 pm October 31st

HOA News & Information 3

Hello to all and Happy Fall! LANDSCAPING TIPS FOR OCTOBER FROM HUTCHESON HORTICULTURAL COMPANY Well, there is a nip in the air, just a little, and now we can enjoy a much smaller electric bill and don’t have to use that gas heat yet! Legacy Park’s Own Landscaper Hooray!

With the great fall weather, t’s time to go outside and take a look at what needs to be done this fall and start planning for the spring as well.

Look at your house and look at the trim; do you see spots that are wearing through? Is the siding looking faded or spotted? Try to observe it in several different kinds of light (like I do), and see if there are areas where you can see evidence of fading. If you R Mow, trim and edge lawn areas. receive a letter, I have gone out there more than one or two times to verify and make sure it just wasn’t the lighting or sun reflection. R Prune shrubs as needed. Painting a home is an expensive undertaking; it is not taken lightly when the letter is written. So look around, and if you get the let- R Inspect trees, shrubs and turf for insect and disease. ter, you will be prepared because you have done your homework. (Treat as necessary)

We really appreciate the homeowners who are having their R Begin flower maintenance. houses painted… but remember: if it hasn’t been approved by (Deadheading, fertilization and weeding as necessary) the ARC, there is an instant fine, even though the house may be a beautiful color. And if the colors are not approved ones, you may R Begin leaf removal. have to repaint your entire home…that is quite a risk. R Apply post-emergent to control weeds as necessary. Lawns: Please remember that only Bermuda and Zoysia sod can be used in the front. Please do not seed even small areas to fill in R Complete aerating, over seeding and fertilizing fescue lawns. spots. AND NO RYE GRASS! You should be able to see if everyone else’s front lawn is brown in the fall and winter… and R Fertilize trees and shrubs with a balanced fertilizer. yours is a beautiful green… that something is amiss. R Apply pre-emergent to warm season turf. Please bag your grass; don’t leave the cut grass lying on the lawn, (Control fall and winter weeds) the sidewalk, or blown into the street. Buy some lawn bags and use a bag on the mower. EDGE- I see more and more overgrown R Continue installation of fall color. edges with vines growing over the curb and onto the street. Please get the grass out of the driveway also! R Start transplanting shrubs.

Big patches of dead grass and bare spots under trees. Either try R Divide perennials such as hosta and daylilies. to limb up the trees or eventually some trees may have to be removed; many times the root systems interfere with water pipes, sidewalks, driveways, etc. Just remember that if you are going to remove a tree, you must first get approval from Public Works and the HOA before doing any work. Legacy Park Resident

Trash cans and recycling bins left out or on the sides of the Age Group

houses. Please take it seriously. Find a place to store them where Address they cannot be seen from the street or surrounding neighbors.

Chairs and tables sitting in the front of the house or garage; take Neighborhood them in when you’re done, please… This also includes soccer nets, Name childrens’ toys, bikes, etc.

Legacy Park HOA, 4201 Legacy Park Blvd., Kennesaw, GA 30144, (770) 919-2556 Happy fall to you all!

Be sure to have your Legacy Park ID while using the amenities. The security guards will be checking! 4 HOA News & Information Low cost vaccinations for your pet LOST AND FOUND PETS LANDSCAPING TIPS FOR OCTOBER FROM coming to Legacy Park HUTCHESON HORTICULTURAL COMPANY don’t miss it The HOA has received comments from residents regarding the lack of opportunities to find lost pets Legacy Park’s Own Landscaper or lost pet owners, since it is a HOA rule violation to Our long time resident and veterinarian, Dr Damian Bracy is offering a low post signs on Legacy Park's common property, cost vaccination clinic on October 9th and November 13th at the including sign poles. Here are some avenues to get Amphitheater parking lot from 2 - 4 pm. the word out quickly if you have lost a pet or found one: Come with your cat or dog, (or both) and get those much needed rabies shots, DHPP, and others. He is also offering heartworm testing, Legacy Park Classifieds: This page is open to the microchips, and nail trims! All of this at a great price and an easy location. public, make your post here: No appointments taken, just get in line and please make sure your dog or cat is monitored at all times. http://www.lpclassifieds.org

Dr. Bracy is a partner and chief veterinarian at Chateau Animalia, located Facebook: Gina McNew, Legacy Park resident on Monroe Drive in the Midtown/Buckhead community. started a "Legacy Park Pets" page. If you have a Facebook account, find this page and "like" it to get The practice specializes in veterinary services, with a focus on animal notifications. rehabilitation, luxury boarding and other services. HOA Office: Contact the HOA office with your Thank you Dr. Bracy for taking the time to take care of our animals. information; we have helped many families reunite with their pets. See pricing on the legacy park home page at www.legacypark.org. HOA Email: The HOA will commit to sending email blasts when residents contact our office. You can send an email to [email protected] There Have Been a Lot Of with all the details. Problems With Dog Waste On The Sidewalks. DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S HAPPENING Please Help Keep Legacy Park Beautiful IN LEGACY PARK? By Cleaning Up After Your Pet Please take time and visit the Legacy Park website at When In The Park, On The www.legacypark.org to sign up to receive e-mails from the HOA office about the events that are happening Sidewalks, and in The in your neighborhood. The sign-up section is located Common Areas. on the lower left-hand side of the home page. Sign up today and stay informed about Legacy Park!

FIRST AID/CPR CLASS FOR LEGACY PARK RESIDENTS

Do you babysit other people’s children? Are you a parent of a child yourself? If you answered ‘yes’ to either question then here’s one more…..have you taken a First Aid/CPR class in the past two years and know exactly what to do in a medical emergency situation? If your answer was ‘no’ to the last question than this class is for you!

A First Aid/CPR class will be held on Saturday, October 22 from 9 am to 12 pm at Primrose School of Kennesaw North. This potentially life-saving class will cover proper care for infants, children and adults who may need emergency assistance.

To register you may call the school directly at 770-218-3500 or e-mail [email protected]. The cost of the 3-hour class is $25.00 and is due within five days of enrollment. Because space is limited and the class fills up quickly, registration is non-refundable but is transferable to another person should you not be able to make it.

You can either mail your check to: Primrose School of Kennesaw North, 3054 N. Main Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144 or stop by the school in person. Primrose is located next to the CVS near the intersection of N. Main Street & Jiles Road. When registering via mail, please include the names of the registrants, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for confirmation.

MAYOR’S CORNER Honesty. Hello, Neighbors! I was humbled by the turnout for the Legacy Park commemoration Respect. of the 2001 terrorist attacks of September 11. Professionalism. The events of that day changed our lives forever. While we share the grief and Courtesy. sadness of the families who lost loved ones, we also acknowledge and appreciate the incredible stories of bravery of the first responders. And although we had a heartbreaking loss in our own neighborhood recently, it was good to see the outpouring of love and support for the family. I’m proud that I live in such a compassionate and Ryan Young, Agent It’s how I treat all my customers. caring community. 3903 Jiles Road, Suite 202 Kennesaw, GA 30144 And you can be sure I’ll always do Bus: 770-928-0148 my best to meet your needs. It took some doing, but City Manager Steve Kennedy and his [email protected] Like a good neighbor, staff were able to achieve a balanced budget for the upcoming State Farm is there.® year without any furloughs or layoffs. City departments CALL ME TODAY. managed to absorb a 6% budget cut caused by declining Located at the entrance property tax revenues. You can review the budget summary at to Legacy Park next to our website, www.kennesaw-ga.gov; click on the Info Center Legacy Orthodonti cs button, then Financial Reports.

The stagnant economy is also producing another undesirable consequence: an increase in code enforcement violations. Please be the Police Department’s eyes and ears for poorly maintained properties, excessive trash, unmowed grass, and other violations. When you see violations, especially if they pose a safety risk, call the Police Department at 770-422-2505. 1101013 State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL October ushers in some cool special events. On the evenings of October 21-22, the Southern Museum will present “The Haunted Museum: Villains in History.” Also on October 22 from 9 am - 4 pm, Smith-Gilbert Gardens will be hosting its Flavors of Fall Festival. And speaking of special events, our Parks and Recreation Department was recently named Agency of the Year by the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) for cities with populations of 20,000-30,000. Our department is one of over 200 GRPA member agencies in the state, so this recognition is hard-earned, and of course, as we know, well-deserved!

You probably know the city is holding a local election on November 8. Up for election is City Council Post 1, currently held by Cris Eaton-Welsh; Post 2, currently held by Tim Killingsworth; and my position as Mayor. We are all seeking re-election. If you recently moved, changed your name, or celebrated your 18th birthday, you must register to vote by October 11th in order to vote in November. You can find a list of Looking to Hire? ways to register at: Posting job listings in the classifieds on the Legacy www.kennesaw-ga.gov/government/city-clerk. Park website is free and easy! If you want to have a say in how your city is governed, please take the opportunity to vote. It has been my honor to serve Our community is full of resourceful and talented Kennesaw as an elected official for the past 16 years. In these people. challenging economic times, our city deserves experienced, capable and dedicated leadership. My record of accomplishment Looking for work? You can post that too. speaks for itself. I would appreciate your support in my bid to continue as your Mayor, but more importantly, I encourage you Go to legacypark.org > classifieds to get informed and exercise your right and privilege to vote!

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It’s time for our annual Oktoberfest. Come enjoy some traditional Oktoberfest cuisine catered by Legacy Grille, sample a variety of beer and wine, meet new neighbors or enjoy the company of old friends. We will have two bands this year! Back by popular demand – One by Monday (if you attended our Tennis Concert, they were the band made up of all Legacy Park teens – they had the crowd on their feet!) Followed by Danny’s Rusty Neil featuring residents Danny Welton, Rusty Dimmett and Neil Godfrey.

Tickets are on sale at the HOA office price includes a commemorative stemless wine glass or beer mug

Tickets before October 5th - $15.00 – At the Door $20.00 Adults 21 and Over Only

STORY TIME Meet us at the Clubhouse on SAVE THE DATE Tuesdays at 10 am for Story Time Pictures Wth Santa

Thanks to Lisa Soukup November 19th of Primrose School 10 am - 2 pm of Kennesaw North, our story time sponsor with a professional santa

October 4th: Jonathan and His Mommy. We will have a special why we love our mom's celebration. LEGACY PARK YOUTH SOCCER

October 11th: No Matter What. Celebrating our Dads today. Thanks to all the players, parents, volunteer October 18: Duck on a Bike. What fun duck has coaches and referees. You are all AWESOME! Legacy Park Needs when he takes a ride on the farm. Legacy Park fall soccer is off to a GREAT start! Everyone is improving their skills and having YOU October 25: Guess How much I Love You. Bunny loves his mommy let’s guess how much! lots of fun! To volunteer to help at activities & events email Trasey Welton at: [email protected] 8 Activities & Events ~ Bill Culbreth / Director Family Campout All Dogs October 22nd / Bandstand WELCOME Full Service Grooming Spa Who doesn’t love a night of camping under the (Cage Free) stars with their family on a crisp fall night? 770.420.3803 Pet Sitting Services Especially when the campsite is practically in your Located at 2237 Whitfield Place Your Home or Boarding backyard and you know that some of your best Downtown Kennesaw (Cats & Dogs) friends and neighbors will be there too! Pitch your Cobblestone Corners Building www.doggroomingbypeg.com Walk-Ins Welcome tent at the Bandstand on October 22nd and be ready for a night of fun and relaxation! LEGACY PARK RESIDENT SPECIAL 10% OFF ALL Grooming Services Campers are welcome to start setting up their tents at 5:00 pm. Come down to enjoy the beautiful nature of Legacy Park, the outdoor fun for the kids, and s’mores by the bonfire. You never know what you’ll experience at the campout…you might hear a ghost story and there’s usually a talented Legacy Park resident or two with a guitar for sing-alongs.

Bring your tent (if you’re spending the night), food, drinks, coolers, chairs, flash lights, insect repellent, and family games. A jacket might be needed too!

S’mores and porta-potties supplied by the HOA. The Wellpath Center LegaCy Park residenTs: Fun supplied by you! 3590 Cherokee Street Mention this ad to receive Suite 401 50% off of massage with Kennesaw, GA 30144 new Patient exam! 770.218.1166 Wellness Chiropractic Care for the entire family Sports Injury and Rehabilitation for athletes and weekend warriors Auto Accident and Personal Injury Care A child-friendly office with convenient hours open 6 days a week In Network for many Insurance Plans and we file on your behalf ~ NOW OPEN ~

Legacy Park Needs e Wellpath Retreat YOU Therapeutic Massage in a Spa Setting To volunteer to help at activities & events email Trasey Welton at: [email protected] www.wellpath.net Legacy Park’s Tennis Pros Adam Grandstaff 678.521.5496 Darrio Williams Tennis News 770.335.6235 Friday: Monday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am - AA to B2 Drills with Adam October 9:30 am - 11:00 am - All Level Mixed $15 9:30 am - 11:00 am - B3 - C7 drills with Darrio 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - High Level Mixed $10 Drill 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - All Level Mixed $10 Is your son/daughter interested in Schedule playing tennis? Now is a great time to start!

For Information about Hot Shotz Tennis, please contact John Irvin at 770-235-6614 Save the Dates or you can email him at: [email protected] upcoming Tennis Events: FREE Quickstart lesson on October 8th Saturday 10/15 Octoberfest Mixer Players will use shorter racquets on a smaller court with special low pressure 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm quickstart balls, making tennis more fun and enjoyable! Free Drills 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 3-6 yr.olds 1:00-1:45 & 7-10 yr. olds 2:00-3:00 Mixer $10 per person RSVP to John Irvin at [email protected] Includes entry to play and beverages HOT SHOTZ JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY 11/12 Legacy Park Tennis Team Level Age Criteria Captain/Volunteer Appreciation Hot Shotz Select 14-18 Varsity Boys/Ranked Players

Hot Shotz Advanced 10-16 High School Satellite Players Free Drils & appetizers..... Championship Junior High more info to come Hot Shotz Extreme 8-14 Championship/Satellite Elementary 12/2 Legacy Park Tennis and Middle school players Holiday Party Hot Shotz Excel II 10-14 Advanced Beginner, two ball rally from baseline, 3 serves out of 10 Registration for Junior USTA Winter Season is from October 15th to November 26th. Hot Shotz Excel I 6-10 Advanced beginner, two ball rally To register or get more information, go to: from baseline, 3 serves out of 10 www.lptennis.org

10U - BORN SEPTEMBER 2001 - 2002 Quickstart II 7-10 Beginner Tennis 12U - BORN SEPTEMBER 1999 & YOUNGER 14U - BORN SEPTEMBER 1997 & YOUNGER Quickstart I 3-6 Beginner Tennis 18 & UNDER: ANYONE TURNING 15, 16, 17 OR 18 in 2012 is eligible for 18U. Contact John Irvin at: [email protected] (770-235-6614)

To find out more Legacy Park about Legacy Park Tennis, go to: Juniors www.lptennis.org at State!

10 Tennis News We Can Help You Get Your Home Adam Grandstaff 678.521.5496 Ready For the Holidays! Darrio Williams Cristina’s Cleaning Service 770.335.6235 Residential & Commercial Cleaning Licensed & Bonded Trustworthy, Friendly, Reliable Reasonable Rates

We Do GREEN Cleaning! • deep cleaning • closet organization • move-in/move-out cleaning Call Cristina 706.218.7806 / Legacy Park References Available PASSION FOR PAWS IN HOME PET SITTING KATHY COOPER OWNER Bonded & Insured Member of NAPPS Acworth, Kennesaw, Woodstock areas Rumi 770-974-2390 office 404-936-3277 cell [email protected] HOT SHOTZ JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY Dog Walking, Cat Sitting, Pet Taxi

Level Age Criteria LEGACY PARK Hot Shotz Select 14-18 Varsity Boys/Ranked Players

Hot Shotz Advanced 10-16 High School Satellite Players NETWORKING GROUP Championship Junior High The Legacy Park Networking Group is still Hot Shotz Extreme 8-14 Championship/Satellite Elementary looking for a few good members! and Middle school players Legacy Park Networking Group needs Hot Shotz Excel II 10-14 Advanced Beginner, two ball rally members in the following professions: from baseline, 3 serves out of 10 Plumber, Dentist, Electrician Attorney: Divorce, Business, Hot Shotz Excel I 6-10 Advanced beginner, two ball rally CPA, Landscaper, Bookkeeper, from baseline, 3 serves out of 10 Corporate Gifts, Printing Services, Dentist, and others Quickstart II 7-10 Beginner Tennis Meets Every Wednesday Quickstart I 3-6 Beginner Tennis at the Legacy Park Clubhouse and Contact John Irvin at: [email protected] (770-235-6614) (once a month) at the Whistle Stop Cafe 7:30 am - 9:00 am For Information contact: Abdi Aslani 770-331-5926 or Email: [email protected]

http://lpnetworkinggroup.com School & Community News AWTREY MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS AWTREY FAMILY NIGHTS

October 5-7, Cognitive Abilities Tests Cheeseburger Bobby’s: October 10-17, Iowa Tests of Basic Skills November 3, February 2, May 2 These assessments are for seventh graders only. We appreciate your help in making sure the students get a good Menchies: night's sleep, eat a good breakfast and arrive to school on time. October 27, November 9, December 7 Our testing schedule will be posted on the school web site.

Friday, October 14 LEGACY PARK EDUCATION COMMITTEE End of nine week grading period. Report cards will be distributed during conference week. The Legacy Park Education Committee welcomed Dr. Michael Hinojosa, the new Cobb County Schools Friday, October 21 Superintendent to the Legacy Park Clubhouse on PTSA Annual Walk-a-thon! September 20th. Many Legacy Park residents were We welcome our Awtrey families to join us for this annual fund in attendance to hear Dr. Hinojosa’s speak about his raiser to support our PTSA programs and services! The vision for the Cobb County School System. Walk-a-thon celebrates wellness and student involvement, and it is the only planned PTSA fund raiser for the school year. We are planning for 100% student participation, and additional information about this special PTSA event can be found on our school web site.

October 24-28 Parent Conference Week, 2:15 dismissal We look forward to seeing all of our Awtrey families during conference week. These conferences are a great opportunity to share student achievement information and to discuss plans to make the most of this school year. Thank you for being involved with your child's education, and please visit the school web site for more information.

Thank you for your support of Awtrey Middle School!

North Cobb Warriors 3rd Annual North Cobb Soccer Frasier Fir 7th Annual Golf Tournament Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale! to support North Cobb High School Baseball All Legacy Park residents – we will personally deliver your tree to your home! Orders need to be placed by the 1st Monday, October 24, 2011 week in November. These are locally grown in GA absolutely Brookstone Country Club beautiful Frasier Firs!! 8:30 Registration & Start of Putting Contest 5-6’ = $32, 6-7’ = $42, 7-8’ = $52, 8-9’ = $69, Wreaths $29 9:30 Shotgun start, Scramble format

For an additional $10 we will come by your home and pick • Team Awards & Prizes - Winning Team Trophy Bats up the tree and take it for disposal the weekend after • Putting Contest, Long Drive, Closest to Pin Prizes Christmas! • Raffle – Gift Certificates and Prizes • Lunch Catered by Carrabba’s If you are interested in placing an order, please visit the NCHS Soccer web site at: http://www.nchssoccer.org. For more information : Contact Tina Starling at: Delivery expected the week of Thanksgiving. [email protected] or 770.355.2644.

Registration form is available at: www.northcobbbaseball.com

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To Find Out About All The Events & Happenings at Legacy Park, go to: www.legacypark.org

Keep Kennesaw Beautiful

1. Recycling creates jobs and is one of the most successful GREEN industries in the world. 2. You should be recycling more than you throw into the garbage. 3. Please rinse and keep the recycle clean. Contaminated recycle is just garbage. 4. If you have a recycle cart and it is less than half full, please wait to put it out until the next week . Every stop to collect costs, collecting every other week cuts collection costs nearly in half. 5. Recycle saves the City money. It costs to dispose of garbage, we get money back for recycle.

Legacy Park Town Herald13 Club & Committee News LEGACY PARK SENIORS NEWS There is a change of events that is very important regarding the Halloween Event:

On OCTOBER 12th, the Legacy Park Seniors are now having a HALLOWEEN DINNER PARTY at the CLUBHOUSE from 7 pm to 10 pm. It is BYOB - whatever you desire to consume. Costumes are highly desirable, but not necessary. Remember that Halloween is dark and scary so be prepared for the unknown. If you would like to bring a dish to the party, please contact Lillian Goulet at 678-401-3618. Lillian will have suggestions for what might be needed to ensure that we have a good variety.

The Cocktail Party held on September 9th was a blast! We had more fun and laughter than we've had in the past. This senior group really knows how to have a good time! It was a welcome back and glad to see you - plus where have you been? It's been a long and hot summer. Now that all of the group is together again, we are ready to party! Don't you wish to join us? If you need a ride for any of our events, please call John Husselman at 770-795-9431.

On September 18th, the seniors went to see Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Strand Theater in Marietta. As usual we met in the parking lot and carpooled.

The seniors will be taking the Scary-Etta Haunted Trolley Tour on October 21st. The tour starts at the Marietta Trolley Company. Tis the season for ghosts and gobblins and it’s the perfect time to do it since the weather is no longer hot and humid. We are meeting at the parking lot at 6:30 pm. The tour begins at 8 pm. If we have 10 or more participants, we will receive a discount on the price of tickets. If you’d like to sign up, please give Lillian a buzz. Yard of The Month OCTOBER EVENTS AROUND KENNESAW Moms in Ministry The Haunted Museum: Villains in History The Southern Museum

Friday, October 21, 6 pm - 10 pm meets every other Tuesday Saturday, October 22, 5 pm - 10 pm 9:30 - 11:20 am

Presented by the Southern Museum. Features include Waxworks of Horror at with classic horror film characters like Frankenstein, Dracula, olfman,W and more. Summit Baptist Church Tickets are $7.50 for adults, $5.50 for kids ages (10 to 12). Not recommended 4310 Moon Station Lane for kids 9 and under. Acwoth, GA

Flavors of Fall Festival Contact: Rhonda Davis Smith-Gilbert Gardens (770) 794-0442 email: Saturday, October 22, 9 am - 4 pm [email protected]

See the displays of beautiful fall foilage. Local artists will be exhibiting paintings and there will be a jazz band providing musical entertainment.

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Yard of The Month October Winners Classifieds Annandale - 4033 Annandale Main - The Francis Family Bellingrath - 3973 Bellingrath Main - The Bradford Family Carillon - 4234 Carillon Trace - The Overley Family Gramercy - 4265 Chastain Point - The Stenzel Family Highcroft - 4355 Sentinel Place - The Ebner Family Kentmere - 3074 Shelbourne Trace - The Elkins Family Lullwater - 2971 Bancroft Glen - The Skopek Family Madison - 3832 Princeton Oaks - The Koontz Family Northgate - 4472 High Gate Court - The Coston Family Olmsted - 4003 Dorchester Walk - The Wood Family Palisades - 4094 Mill Creek Gate - The Pechenino Family Revere - 2902 Newberry Way - The Witt Family Winterthur - 3532 Brandywine Road - The Rogers Family Congratulations to the Elkins Family of Kentmere winner of a $25 gift certificate from Legacy Grille

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Sponsored by: www.RochellesRealEstate.com IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO SERVE 10th Anniversary of 9/11

On Sunday, September 11th, the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, residents of Legacy Park gathered at the amphitheater to honor those who have proudly served our country and have protected our freedom and way of life.

Neighbors, families, kids, veterans, active military, members of the Kennesaw Police Department, as well as all the members of Cobb County’s Fire Station 26, stood side-by-side to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001, and those who have lost their lives in the line of military duty.

Activities Director, Trasey Welton did a terrific job of planning and coordinating this wonderful event. Somber memories turned into touching moments that will be remembered by all those who attended. Special thanks to Marvin Longacre of North Star Church, Mayor Mark Matthews, Bob Jones who sang the national anthem, Legacy Park’s own Boy Scout Troop 002 for all of their help, and to Chris White, David Kirkland, Pike Powers and the entire cooking crew for volunteering to cook.

Thanks to all of those who came out to show the brave men and women that serve in the US military how much we appreciate the sacrifices they make on our behalf.

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Financial Update

In order to fund expenses for maintenance and upgrades of Legacy Park, annual assessments must be levied against each property. The annual budget is prepared based on the receipt of these assessments from all homeowners. If the assessments are not received, our financial position is impacted.

According to our records as of 12:00 pm on September 19, 2011, the following balances remain outstanding with the HOA. This information is being provided to keep our members informed of the financial status of the association.

As of September 19, 2011 the Compared to what was printed delinquent amount is as follows: as of September 21, 2010:

LP Assessments $107,815 LP Assessments $ 94,394 NG Assessments $ 48,531 NG Assessments $ 46,881 Late Fees & Interest $ 72,060 Late Fees & Interest $ 59,382 Attorneys Fees $ 98,602 Attorneys Fees $ 69,958 Violation Fines $ 64,568 Violation Fines $ 78,690 Lease Fees $ 2,000 Lease Fees $ 1,790 Please visit us at: Initiation Fees $ 3,695 $351,095 www.northgatehoa.com $397,270

Legacy Park Northgate

2805 AMHURST WAY 2306 HOLDEN WAY 2693 CHADWICK LANE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH 4009 ANNANDALE MAIN 2316 HOLDEN WAY 4304 CHESAPEAKE TRACE NEEDS YOU! 4034 ANNANDALE MAIN 2322 HOLDEN WAY 4323 CHESAPEAKE TRACE 2966 BANCROFT GLEN 2324 HOLDEN WAY 4328 CHESAPEAKE TRACE 3609 BANCROFT MAIN 2333 HOLDEN WAY 4329 CHESAPEAKE TRACE 3615 BANCROFT MAIN 3696 IROQUIS ROAD 4423 HIGH GATE DRIVE 3623 BANCROFT MAIN 3110 KIRKWOOD DRIVE 4442 HIGH GATE DRIVE 3636 BANCROFT MAIN 3139 KIRKWOOD DRIVE 4450 HIGH GATE DRIVE 3641 BANCROFT MAIN 3174 KIRKWOOD DRIVE 4451 HIGH GATE DRIVE 3649 BANCROFT MAIN 3829 KIRKWOOD RUN 4454 HIGH GATE DRIVE 3657 BANCROFT MAIN 3839 KIRKWOOD RUN 4459 HIGH GATE DRIVE SIGN UP AT: 3516 BRANDYWINE ROAD 3042 LANGLEY CLOSE 4461 HIGH GATE DRIVE WWW.LPWATCH.ORG 3528 BRADYWINE ROAD 3964 LULLWATER MAIN 4465 HIGH GATE DRIVE 4267 BRIGHTON WAY 3907 MADISON BEND 4473 HIGH GATE DRIVE 4277 BRIGHTON WAY 3945 MARQUETTE WAY 4479 HIGH GATE DRIVE 4294 BRIGHTON WAY 3948 MARQUETTE WAY 4491 HIGH GATE DRIVE 3898 BUTTERSTREAM WAY 3833 MAST COURT 4493 HIGH GATE DRIVE The City of Kennesaw makes the 4251 CHASTAIN POINTE 4276 MONTICELLO WAY 4425 HIGHGATE LANE following pickups in Legacy Park 3728 CHRISTINE STREET 4293 MONTICELLO WAY 2709 NORTHGATE WAY on a weekly basis. Please put 3734 CHRISTINE STREET 4300 MONTICELLO WAY 2714 NORTHGATE WAY these items out ONLY on the 3907 COLLIER TRACE 2622 MORNINGSIDE TRAIL 2718 NORTHGATE WAY appropriate days of the week. 3920 COLLIER TRACE 4020 PALISADES MAIN 2723 NORTHGATE WAY 3007 CRANBROOK WALK 4255 PIEDMONT LANDING 2731 NORTHGATE WAY 3026 CRANBROOK WALK 3789 SEATTLE PLACE 2735 NORTHGATE WAY 3029 CRANBROOK WALK 3790 SEATTLE PLACE 2750 NORTHGATE WAY Monday – yard debris 4010 DORCHESTER WALK 3804 SEATTLE PLACE 2751 NORTHGATE WAY Wednesday – trash 3027 FAIRHAVEN RIDGE 3810 SEATTLE PLACE 2760 NORTHGATE WAY Thursday – recyclable items 3037 FAIRHAVEN RIDGE 4318 SENTINEL PLACE 2793 NORTHGATE WAY 3604 HAMPSTEAD COURT 4328 SENTINEL PLACE 4359 RICHMOND PLACE 3818 HARRIS BOULEVARD 4344 SENTINEL PLACE 4360 RICHMOND PLACE 3821 HARRIS BOULEVARD 4351 SENTINEL PLACE 4362 RICHMOND PLACE Please do your part in keeping 3167 HARTNESS WAY 4234 SHEFFIELD COURT your street looking great! 4139 HAVENWOOD COURT 4176 HAVENWOOD COURT 4225 HIGHCROFT MAIN

18 Financial Update NEWSLETTER INFORMATION NORTHGATE NEWS For information about advertising in the Legacy Park Town Herald, please call 770-919-2822 or e-mail:

Northgate Parents: Please remind your children to [email protected] respect the properties of our neighbors who live near Ad space is limited; scheduled ads are due by the the school bus stops. There have been reports of trash 15th of the month (January - October) and the 10th of being left on the lawns and in the mailboxes. the month (November - December). Information about Compared to what was printed advertising is also available online at: as of September 21, 2010: The HOA Board will be canvassing the neighborhood www.legacypark.org soon about a great opportunity to keep our lawns weed LP Assessments $ 94,394 The deadline for articles for the November 2011 issue is free. NG Assessments $ 46,881 Monday, October 10th. Articles should be sent to: Late Fees & Interest $ 59,382 Attorneys Fees $ 69,958 [email protected] Violation Fines $ 78,690 Lease Fees $ 1,790 Please visit us at: The advertisements contained herein are paid advertisements. The information is provided by the service provider. The Legacy Park HOA $351,095 www.northgatehoa.com makes no specific recommendations for any particular company, individual, or service.

LEGACY PARK CONTACT INFORMATION

HOA Board Members Committees & Groups President, Jim Bitner...... [email protected] Amenities Committee, Tony Taylor...... [email protected] Vice President, Mary-Ellen [email protected] Boy Scout Troop 002...... troop002.org 2nd Vice President, Mike Sesan...... [email protected] Cub Scout Pack 002, Pat May...... [email protected] Treasurer, Michael [email protected] Education Committee, Mike Sansone...... [email protected] Secretary, Mike Riedesel...... [email protected] Election Committee, Mary Lee Tripoli...... [email protected] Finance Committee, Peter Carpety...... [email protected] HOA Office, 4201 Legacy Park Circle Legacy Park Senior Comm., John Husselman...... HOA Main Office...... 770-919-2556 [email protected] HOA Fax...... 770-919-0066 Marketing Committee, Holly Cavanaugh...... [email protected] Property Manager, Lisa Neff...... [email protected] Rental Advisory Committee, Ken Hall...kenhall@the peoplematters.com Events Manager, Trasey Welton...... [email protected] Covenant Enforcement, Joanne Weaver...... [email protected] Sports Leagues Town Herald Editor, Tracey Viars...... [email protected] Adult Soccer, Lance Hamilton...... [email protected] Youth Soccer, Bill Culbreth...... bill [email protected] Neighborhood Watch Swim Team...... [email protected] Legacy Park Neighborhood Watch Coordinator..Deacon Robert Henry Tennis Committee, ...... [email protected] [email protected] / website: lpwatch.org Tennis Pro Office, Adam Grandstaff...... 678-521-5496 [email protected] Legacy Park Website - www.legacypark.org

Kennesaw Police Department 770-422-2505 (Non-Emergency)

Newsletter & Contact Information19 OctoberApril 2011 2011 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Garage Sale 1 8 am - 2 pm HOA office Open 9 am - 11 am LP Youth Soccer / Town Green 2 3 Story Time 4 LP Networking 5 6 7 LP Youth 8 10 am / Clubhouse Meeting 7:30 am Soccer / Town Green Covenants Comm. Clubhouse Free Quickstart Tennis Mtg. 7:00 pm Oktoberfest Clubhouse 7 pm - 10 pm Amphitheater 9 10 11 LP Networking 12 13 14 LP Youth 15 Story Time 10 am Meeting 7:30 am Soccer /Town Green HOA staff mtg Whistlestop Cafe Pumpkin Fest 6:30 pm LP Seniors 11 am - 2 pm Halloween Party Bandstand 7 pm - 10 pm Octoberfest Mixer Tennis LP Youth 16 17 Story Time 18 LP Networking 19 Board of Directors20 21 22 Soccer / Town Green 10 am / Clubhouse Meeting 7:30 am Meeting / 7:00 pm Family Campout Clubhouse Clubhouse Marketing Comm. 5 pm / Bandstand Mtg 6:30 / Clubhouse

23 24 Story Time 25 LP Networking 26 27 28 LP Youth 29 30 31 10 am / Clubhouse Meeting 7:30 am Soccer / Town Green Clubhouse

Trick or Treat 6 pm - 8 pm Thinking About Fall Weather? It’s also the time of year to service your furnace. Call Dayco today to schedule your fall tune-up to ensure that your furnace is running efficiently when you need it!

Dean Yarrington Owner & Legacy Park Resident FALL TUNE-UP SPECIAL FREE ESTIMATES $65 One Unit FOR ALL YOUR HVAC NEEDS on system Service / Repair / Replacement replacements $95 Two Units (financing available) $125 Three Units

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