Traffic Problems

Just a reminder: In our neighborhood there is almost always someone walking a pet, or walking for exercise. Some of our young people run, some bike, some skate board on the street. School is almost out and the number of kid playing will increase. Lets be careful!

The speed limit in the neighborhood is 25 miles per hour. That's slow enough to stop in an emergency. Anything faster adds to the danger. There have been several cases of cars speeding through our streets. I'd like to think that most of those cases involve outsiders - workers or visitors. I, for one, would rather not have our streets patrolled by law enforcement or regulated by stop signs and speed bumps but these things are being considered.

Lets be careful ourselves, and remind anyone who is visiting or providing service to be careful out there. Not too long ago someone's pet was run over and killed. That was so sad, but just imagine how it would feel to have a child killed by a speeding car.

We have a great neighborhood - lets protect it!!

Ladies Who Lunch - April Date and Time

Ready for lunch in April? Lets meet up at noon at the Mandola's Italian Market in the Costco Parking Lot. Come visit and laugh and get to know what's going on in the neighborhood and with our neighbors.

Water Board News

Congratulations to Ron Kelly and Marge Foster. They were recently appointed to serve on the Dripping Springs Water Board after a few members resigned to avoid a public vote. Ron will serve as Chairman and Marge will serve as Secretary/Treasurer. With these two working for us, I expect many of the "mistakes" that have plagued the water board will be fixed quickly. It's good to know honest and concerned people are out there working on our behalf.

If you get a chance - be sure to tell Ron and Marge Congratulations and

Thank You for being willing to serve.

The following is a note from Marge:

Ron and I were appointed by the board to fill two of the three open positions on the board. WE REALLY APPRECIATE THE STRONG TURNOUT OF OUR PRESERVE RESIDENTS AND THE INTEREST THEY HAVE SHOWN IN ASSURING THE QUALITY, QUANTITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF WATER IN DRIPPING SPRINGS, BOTH IN THE SHORT-TERM AND THE LONG-TERM.

The meeting opened with some BIG surprises. The two members slated to be voted out as well as one other member resigned, effective the day before the meeting. That speaks for itself!

Therefore, there was no voting process. The by-laws provide that in the event of the resignation of a board member, the board has the authority to appoint replacements to fill their uncompleted terms. The two remaining board members chose to replace the open positions with the three candidates who had already been placed on the ballot. Ron was then chosen by the board to fill the position of president and his term has a remaining time of two years.

I was selected to fill the position of Secretary-Treasurer and my position is up for re-election in April! I really don't have much time to demonstrate the value I bring to this group! Hopefully, I will be re-elected in April...in the meantime, I will do what I can to contribute to the progress of the board in settling unfinished matters and

achieving new plans and goals for the water company.

Again, Ron and I very much appreciate your efforts in bringing this matter to the forefront in our

subdivision and urge everyone to remain involved.

Who is hungry for friendship and conversation?

Lets plan on being Ladies Who Lunch!!

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month. We'll recognize any birthdays that happen that month - February was Maripat and Deborah - and just hang out and have a good time. If you can't come every month, come once in a while. Bring a friend. And be sure to let us know if it's your birthday month!

We'll meet at 11:30 and plan to be at the lunch location by noon.

Mimi's at the galleria is a great place to meet and eat and anyone who has errands to do afterward, or just feels like shopping, can easily move in that direction from Mimi's.

I'll send out reminder emails toward the end of each month.

Let me know if you plan to make it -

I'll call in reservations so they are sure to have a table for us.

Winners for this year's Holiday Lighting - - - - -

Best Children's Design :

(3rd year in a row!)

218 Candleleaf Cove

Best Holiday Spirit

258 Cinder Cove

Best Overall:

(Another repeat winner!)

1325 Drifting Wind Run

Our judges said it was not an easy decision - they would like to award honorable mention to:

647 Drifting Wind Run (loved the trees in the back)

173 Leafdale (very elegant)

The judges also wanted to mention the interesting tree treatment on Candleleaf Cove (they didn't get an address but loved the colored lights hanging from the branches - they just couldn't find a category for the decor)

and the airplane at 186 Leafdale - complete with runway

Hi Everyone. The neighborhood has posted signs that remind neighbors that this is a no-firework area. Please remember this for New Years and other holidays that often include fireworks.

Who doesn't love jewelry!?

Stella and Dot party at Jennifer Wegmiller's house Friday, November 12 at 6:30pm. It's a come-and-go so you can browse as long as you like, and come late if you have to. Jennifer can be found at 151 Swiftwater Cove. Come enjoy cupcakes and wine while you choose beautiful things for yourself or someone on your Christmas list. More than half the items are under $50!

Here's the link to her evite: Jennifer's evite