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Volume 1, Issue 9 September 2007

Highlands of Official Publication of theHighlands of Russell ParkHomeowner's Association

September Board Note This month signals the arrival of Fall, which of course makes it hard to believe that Summer is coming to a close. We hope all had an enjoyable time and made full use of the community facilities and activities such as both the annual pool party and the back to school pizza party, which proved to be extra special this year with the addition of the pool party DJ spending some additional time with us at the back to school party. On the Board front, there is much activity and fi rst we would like to announce and welcome our newest board member, Mr. Jim Wilson. Jim and his wife Ginger have been HRP residents for the past 6 years; they have two daughters and grandchildren who live nearby. Jim expressed an interest in being a member of the board several months back and with his prior experience both as a regional Vice President for Bell South in No CA and as a volunteer community liaison to City government there for 4 years; we are excited about Jim’s ability to contribute. Please thank your neighbor Jim Wilson and his wife Ginger next time you see them for their commitment to HRP. The board made mention in the July newsletter about dues assessments. As August has now passed, any homeowner who has not paid their July assessment is now delinquent and incurring late charges as a result of the additional operational expenses required for CMA management to administer the account. These additional fees do not benefi t the HOA and any request for waived fees already incurred do impact HRP fi nancially. A suggestion was made that homeowners may feel that the timing of the dues assessments seems to fall at times when discretionary income is being applied to family vacations or just following the Christmas holidays. While one could contend that the timing never seems right for certain bills, fees and assessments, the Association does accept payment at alternate times of the year. We currently carry a good

amount in prepaid assessments where homeowners have chosen to pay their dues in advance. The advantage here is any homeowner currently up to date can submit payments in any amount to their own preferred time scale without a payment plan fee or additional charges. For those who have not been able to keep current, please contact Ed Laskey at CMA to establish a payment plan, as this has the ability to minimize a great deal of the additional fi nancial impact as a result of the necessary administrative and legal fi ling fees. Finally, a great deal of our time lately has been consumed with working with the Architectural Review Committee to ensure that the guidelines and submittals for homeowner improvements meet the harmony and conformity of our neighborhood. The joint efforts in the last month of both board members and the committee have tremendously improved the process for submittals which we hope the many of you will see the effects of it fully in the coming months. It has been a trying time for the folks involved trying to establish a process that both streamlines the requirements and approval process while keeping priority to ensuring the guidelines are met. While our goal was to have this all in place for this past Summer’s “improvement surge” we are confi dent that next year’s will be much smoother. Please thank Brett Autrey, chair; and committee members, Melissa Braden, Melanie Chatterton and Sharon Overall for their dedication this season. Don’t forget to register with the HRP website at www.hrpplano.com to enable receipt of urgent information in the future. Our next meeting is Tuesday September 4th at the YMCA beginning at 6:45PM. See you there! Bryan Liptoi On behalf of the HRP Board

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Newsletter InformationEditor Sharon Griffi th ............................. mimi_griffi [email protected] Peel, Inc. ........................ www.PEELinc.com, 888-687-6444 Advertising ........ [email protected], 888-687-6444

President Bryan Liptoi .....................................................972-712-6607Vice President Craig Kaser .......................................................972-712-3943Treasurer Ginny Hawkinson .............................................214-705-0878Secretary ......................................................................................OPENBoard Member Craig Nauta.......................................................972-987-8371

Board CommitteesARC Brett Autrey ......................................................469-287-2757Crime Watch Romesh Daftary ................................................972-377-0238Landscape Open - Need VolunteerNewsletter Sharon Griffi th ..................................................972-377-3886 ..................................................... mimi_griffi [email protected] Frank Menocal ..................................................972-987-8371CMA Group .......................................................972-943-2870 Ed Laskey [email protected] C/O CMA Management 1301 Central Expressway South, Ste. 110 Allen, Texas 75013

Board of Directors

Neighborhood Connection ContactsNeighborhood Events Chairwomen:Tiffany Metcalf .......... 214-387-4020, [email protected] Club:Kathy Waskow ................. 972-377-6338, [email protected] Hospitality Committee:Shelly Walters ................................................... 469-633-0922Neighborhood Picnic & Pool Party:Tiffany Metcalf ............ 214-387-4020, [email protected] Club:Debra Gray ............ 972-335-3096, [email protected]:Tammy Horlacher - ............................................ 972-712-2782Bunco:Beth Mills........................................................... 972-712-5528

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BENEFITING THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

HRP is seeking a Landscape Committee chairperson.

The Board defi ned this person’s duties at our June 2007 meeting as the position has changed a good deal in scope since the landscape master plan development was completed. The duties of the Landscape committee chair will be to be work with the board liaison and the directors reporting any issues or concerns as well as being responsible for the Holiday lighting contest, the Yard of the Month, assisting in the seasonal color planting choices with the landscape maintenance fi rm and aiding with the completion of the landscape master plan implementation. If you fi nd this of interest please contact either the Board or CMA management. Also a note from the ARC regarding fence maintenance: The ARC would like for homeowners to be sure to reference the ARC Guidelines when applying or replying stain to your fence. The guidelines reference approved hues and types of stains. Solid and orange hued stains will not be approved going forward. Stains should be of a clear brown hue type.



Property Type: Single Family Status: Active Subject Property

Address City BR Bth Gar/ Cp/TCP

SqFt Blt PL DOM Orig Price $/ SqFt List Price LP% OP

9509 ANNS WAY PLANO 4 2.0 2/0/2 2,246 2000 N 87 225,000 100.18 225,000 1003204 KIMBLE DR PLANO 4 2.0 2/0/2 2,325 1998 N 50 239,000 102.80 239,000 1003309 Kimble DR Plano 4 2.0 2/0/2 2,300 1998 N 18 239,000 103.91 239,000 1009416 PATAGONIA LN Plano 4 3.1 2/0/2 2,633 2000 N 14 245,000 93.05 245,000 1009428 PATAGONIA LN PLANO 5 3.1 2/0/2 2,874 2001 N 56 263,000 90.43 259,900 993400 Kimble DR Plano 3 2.0 2/0/2 2,441 1998 N 29 259,900 106.47 259,900 1003116 ANGUS DR PLANO 5 4.0 2/0/0 2,965 2001 N 51 274,900 92.72 274,900 1003408 SAN PATRICIO DR PLANO 4 3.1 2/0/2 3,075 2000 Y 71 289,900 91.02 279,900 973329 KIMBLE DR PLANO 4 3.0 2/0/2 2,602 1998 Y 3 292,000 112.22 292,000 1003404 SEDONA LN PLANO 4 3.0 2/0/2 3,172 1999 N 37 300,000 92.34 292,900 983216 SEDONA LN PLANO 4 3.0 3/0/3 3,376 1999 Y 120 349,500 101.90 344,000 98

Min 3 2,246 1998 3 225,000 225,000 97Max 5 3,376 2001 120 349,500 344,000 22500000

Average 4 2,728 1999 49 250,200 268,318 2045545

Number of Properties: 11

Average ( ListPrice / SqFt ) : $98.36

Property Type: Single Family Status: Sold Subject Property

Address City BR Bth Gar/ Cp/TCP

SqFt Blt PL DOM List Price Sold Date

3005 GREAT SOUTHWEST DR PLANO 4 2.0 2/0/2 2,284 1999 N 59 220,000 4/25/20073400 SAN PATRICIO DR PLANO 4 2.0 2/0/0 2,576 2000 Y 84 225,000 6/15/20073012 GREAT SOUTHWEST DR PLANO 4 2.0 2/0/2 2,284 1998 N 83 225,000 6/28/20073312 ESTACADO LN PLANO 3 2.0 2/0/2 2,298 2000 N 11 226,950 6/11/20073112 AUSTIN DR PLANO 4 2.0 2/0/2 2,342 1999 N 9 234,500 5/21/20079508 KATRINA PATH PLANO 4 3.0 2/0/2 3,037 1998 N 15 236,500 5/08/20073413 SAN PATRICIO DR PLANO 4 2.1 2/0/2 2,607 1998 N 5 240,000 5/15/20073208 DUVAL DR PLANO 4 2.1 2/0/2 2,607 1999 N 3 244,900 6/29/20073212 Shady Valley Plano 4 3.1 3/0/3 3,193 1999 N 27 279,900 7/13/20073200 KIMBLE DR PLANO 5 4.0 2/0/2 3,308 1999 N 51 289,999 4/30/20073017 VIDALIA LN PLANO 5 4.0 2/0/2 3,420 2001 N 26 299,900 4/26/20079405 ANNS WAY PLANO 4 3.1 3/0/3 3,525 1999 N 65 309,900 5/30/20073325 EDWARDS DR PLANO 4 3.1 3/0/3 2,954 1998 Y 19 315,000 8/10/20073413 ESTACADO LN PLANO 5 4.0 3/0/3 3,852 1999 N 76 319,000 6/26/20073300 MASON DR PLANO 5 4.0 3/0/3 3,315 2000 N 3 325,000 5/15/2007

Min 3 2,284 1998 3 220,000Max 5 3,852 2001 84 325,000

Average 4 2,907 1999 36 266,103Number of Properties: 15


Highlands of Russell ParkFUTURE BOARDMEETING DATES

October 2, 20076.45 @Russell Creek YMCA

November 6, 20076.45 @Russell Creek YMCA

1st Tuesday at 6:45 at YMCA

HRP Book Club

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October 1stHost: Jan StoreyPhone: When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin In a small town square of a sleepy Georgia town, seven-year-old Annie sits at her lemonade stand, raising money for her own heart transplant. At a nearby store, Reese fl ips through the newspaper, thinking about the latest boat he’s restoring. As a beat-up bread truck careens around the corner, a strong wind blows Annie’s money into the road. Reese looks up in time to see Annie’s yellow dress fl uttering in the wind as she runs into the road. What happens next will change both of their lives forever. Charles Martin’s novel will entertain anyone who enjoys a solidly crafted, heart-touching story.

November 5thHost: Barbara BullockThe Red Tent by Anita Diamant Few stories can evoke a time and place as vividly as Anita Diamant’s compelling tale sprung from the pages of the Old Testament. The Red Tent is the story of Jacob’s daughter, Dinah, and Jacob’s four wives, who all served as Dinah’s mother at some point in time. As Diamant explores the trials and triumphs of ancient women, she brings a foreign yet beautiful world to life as seen through the emotional fi lter of Dinah’s eyes. This lush, evocative tale transcends time and brings new life to the Old Testament, lending a feminine touch to the mighty word of God.

December 3rdHost: To be determinedThe Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound fl aws gave her the fi ery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

Want to get to know your neighbors?Come join us for our neighborhood dinner club!

Our Next Dinner is Sunday, September 30th at 6:00pm at Troy & Debra Gray’s located at 3216 Edwards Drive

Theme: Household & Neighborhood Safety

RSVP to Debra at 214-356-1835 or 972-335-3096for more information and ideas of what dishes to bring!

We’d love to meet you!



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Neighborhood Fall FestivalSun., October 28th

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Come Join the FUN!!See details in the Oct.

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Coordinator: Nan Murfee 972-712-4942

ARC Article With summer projects really ‘heating up’ please remember to submit an ARC Modification Form (available on hrpplano.com) for any and all architectural modifi cations including fences. In order to facilitate the ARC’s (Architectural Review Committee) review and approval process, and in order to provide a quick and thorough response to requests for architectural additions or modifi cations, the ARC urges owners to submit items for review in an all-inclusive manner. In other words, rather than submitting plans on an item-by-item basis as you submit for the improvements you plan to make to your home or lot, the ARC requests that, whenever possible, submit all plans, drawings, elevations, color samples etc. Brett Autrey ARC Committee

Ladies Bible Study

Please join us to kick-off our Fall bible study on Hebrews “Access to God”, Beginning Tuesday, September 11th 9:30-11:30 am

Please call or email if interested in joining an evening study.New groups are forming!

Michelle Massey (972) [email protected]

MOMS Club of Plano-North

The MOMS Club of Plano-North is a non-profi t organization specifi cally designed to support stay-at-home-Mothers (or part-time working Mothers). We offer programs such as weekly age appropriate playgroups, weekly Mom and kid activities, park/mall play days, kids lunch out, community projects, Cooking Club, holiday parties, story time, fi eld trips, Scrapbook Club, Moms Night Out and more. Children are welcome at all activities (except Moms Night Out). If you are interested in learning more about our chapter, please join us at our Monthly Social Meeting held the fi rst Wednesday of every month at 10:00am at the Baha’i Faith Plano Center at 4200 Hedgcoxe Road (just West of Coit Road). There is an annual fee of $25. Please contact our Membership Vice President at 972.464.1958 or [email protected]. Check out our website at www.momsclubplanonorth.com for more information

Let’s go for a walk!!!Do you like to walk but you don’t like to

walk alone?Well, put on you sneakers and let’s walk

this summer!!

We started a new group of walkerseach Monday and Wednesday

from 7:00-7:30 PM at the Hidden Meadow Park

Started on Monday, June 18th

For more information please call:Margie Louallen @ 469-633-1095

No dogs, please!!! Thank you



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Attention Teenagers The Teenage Job Seekers listing service is offered free of charge to all Highlands of Russell Park teenagers seeking work. Submit your name and information by the 15th of the month to mimi_griffi [email protected]

Name Age Sit Sit Sit Work PhoneGabriel Aponte..... 14 ....................................... • .. 972-335-8332Joe Chantry ® .......13 ............ • ............................ 972-712-8128Kristine Davis*® ..15 ............ • ............................ 972-712-3038Kyle Dilworth ......13 .............. •..... • .....• ........ • .. 972-712-0591Alec Fedro ............ ..................... • .....• ............. 214-387-8842Kelsey Haeger*® ..16 ............ • ........................ ... 214-387-0888Cooper Huhn® ....12 .................... • .....• ............. 972-712-0507Toni Jennings® ....14 ............ • ............................ 972-712-5063Macie Liptoi ® .....11 ............ • ............................ 972-712-6607Megan Markey ® ...16 .................... • .................... 214-912-2765Lauren Massey*® .14 ............ • ........................ ... 972-377-7001Emily Mital*® ........ 13 ............ • ............................ 469-633-1272Konnor Rodriguez 12 ............. • ............................ 972-712-1326Lisa Storey ® .......17 ............ • ............................ 972-334-0016Brooke Storey ......15 .................... • .................... 972-334-0016Carolyn Wynne ® ..11 ............ • ..... • .................... 972-987-8206

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School is back in session as of August 27th. Please be aware of children walking and biking to and from school. Of course, we want all children to be safe and school buses are relatively safe. However, accidents and injuries involving school buses do happen. More often than not these injuries happen when children are entering or exiting the bus. Here are some safety tips for school bus riders.• Have a safe place to wait for the bus, away from traffi c and the

street.• Stay away from the bus until it comes to a complete stop and

the driver signals you to enter.• Hold onto the handrails when entering or exiting the bus.• Once on the bus, take your seat and remain seated face

forward.• Talk quietly so that you don’t distract the driver.• Never throw things on the bus and keep your hands to

yourself.• When you exit the bus, take ten giant steps away from the bus.

When you are closer than 10 feet from the bus, the driver might not see you. This is known as the DANGER ZONE.

• If you forget something on the bus, do not return to the bus to

get it. The driver might not see you.• Be aware of the street traffi c around you.• If you need to cross the street, cross in front of the bus never

behind the bus. Motorists should follow safety rules around school buses. Yellow fl ashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop. Motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop. Red fl ashing lights indicate that the bus has stopped and that children are getting on or off. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red fl ashing lights are turned off.Here are a few more traffi c safety tips for motorists.• When backing out of the driveway or garage, watch out for

children.• When driving through neighborhoods and especially in school

zones, watch out for children. Children don’t always pay attention to traffi c and don’t always know that motorists have trouble seeing them.

• Slow down. Watch out for children walking or playing in the street.

• Be alert and ready to stop. Children sometimes dart into the street.



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