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SULLY II TIMES From your friends at
Sully Station II Community Association
JOIN US NOW
December 2015
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Sully Station II
Community Association
Avoid Late Payments!!!
A popular method that the Board of Trustees and Management have set up is the Automatic Debit
Payment plan (ACH). The ACH program will debit your account the same day every month and
adjust the fee each year automatically. By using the ACH program you will never have to worry
about paying on time and will not be late in payments. Best of all – its free of charge, no coupons
and no postage to deal with! For on time payments and peace of mind the BOT encourages all
Members to sign up for the ACH program and ensure your financial responsibilities to the HOA are
met. The Board especially encourages those members that are having difficulty paying on-time by
the 1st of the month to sign up for this program.
If you would like more information on ACH payment program please go the top bar of the
Sully2.com website, or contact our FSR Community Management Staff, Robert Martin (703-266-
2020) or Luigi Solloso (703-266-2044), for more details.
Newsletter Door to Door
Sully Station II
Community
Association wants
to get a feeling of
how many residents
would be interested
in receiving a
hardcopy of the
Monthly Sully II
Times Newsletter
delivered to their
door.
If you are interested
in receiving a
hardcopy delivered
to your door,
emailed, or both
email and mail.
Please email
and let us know.
Don’t Forget to Adjust your Monthly Assessment 2015 Townhomes - $92.54 Single Family - $80.05 Estate Homes - $125.50 2016 Townhomes - $97.25 Single Family - $81.45 Estate Homes - $128.50 More on Page 5 & 6
Board of Trustees
President - Daniel Jenuleson
Vice President. - Glenn Martin
Secretary - Veronica Asafaylo
Treasurer - Ronald Schulte
Trustee - William Perry
Trustee - Barry Bryson
Trustee - Adrian Isaicu
Architectural Review Board
Julie Dale – Chairman
Activities Committee
CeeCee Evans
Swim Team
Chris & Lori Campbell, Team Rep
Welcome Committee
CeeCee Evans
Neighborhood Watch
Dan & Leslie Jenuleson
Local Schools
Deer Park Elementary 703-802-5000
Cub Run Elementary 703-633-7500
Stone Middle 703-631-5500
Westfield High 703-488-6300 Sully Station II Office
5501 Sully Park Dr
Centreville VA 20120
Mon – Fri 9 AM – 5 PM
703-266-2044 or 703-266-2020
Fax: 703-266-2004
www.sully2.com
After Hours Emergency
703-385-1133
General Manager
Robert Martin
AMS, CMCA
Assistant Manager
Luigi Solloso
Sully Post Office
5003 Westfields Blvd
Centreville VA
703-378-5502
Fairfax County Police & Fire
Emergencies: Call 911
Non-Emergencies:
703-691-2131
Out-of-Area Emergency:
703-691-2233
For Crime Solvers:
703-691-8888 or 1-866-411-TIPS (8477)
Anonymous text messages:
‘TIP187’ plus your message to Crimes (274637)
Animal Control
703-691-2131
Park Authority
703-324-8702
Utility Companies
Washington Gas:
Customer Service: 703-750-1000
Emergencies & Natural Gas Order: 911 703-750-1400 or 1-800-752-7520
Northern Virginia Electric Coop.
Customer Service, Emergencies & Outages:
703-335-0500 or 1-800-335-0500
www.novec.com
Fairfax Water
Customer Service: 703-698-5800
After Hours Emergencies: 703-698-5613
www.fcwa.org
Who’s Who In
Sully II
Towing Information
Between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., 7 days a week/365 days a year (all year round), all
vehicles parked within the townhouse common area parking lots, where permits are required, must
display a valid parking permit issued by the Association.
If your vehicle is towed, please call Battlefield Towing & Storage at (703) 378-0059. If you should have
any questions about the Association’s Parking Policy, or would like to obtain a copy, please call the
Association.
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Presidential Address Dear Sully Station II Members:
The Sully Station II Community Association Board of Trustees has approved the attached 2016 Annual Operating Budget. The Budget's fiscal year begins
January 01, 2016 and ends December 31, 2016. The Board and Management have discussed in depth each line item on the Budget. The priority is to control
cost growth. However, consideration is also given to the level of services provided, existing contract expenses, and increases due to inflation. The result is
the 2016 Budget requires a small increase to cover expenses not offset by ongoing cost saving activities.
The following is a breakdown of the monthly assessment rates:
The Townhome assessment increased by four dollars and seventy one cents. The Townhome assessment rate is driven by the Contribution to Reserves
which is $32,580 more this year than in 2015. This amount is determined by the Reserve Study which was conducted in 2013 by an independent contractor
certified by the state of Virginia. The Reserve Study serves as a detailed plan for the replacement of Association assets. The minimal increases to the Estate
Homes and Single Family homes assessment rate are also due to an increase in Contribution to Reserves.
The Board recognizes some Members are experiencing financial difficulties due to economic conditions. This small increase of Assessment is critical to
continue to cover important services, while at the same time keeping assessments low.
FirstService Residential Services will be ordering the Assessment Coupon Books for each Member of the Association. The intent is to have all coupon
books received by the Members by the end of December 2015. When the coupon books arrive, please review your coupon book for accuracy.
If you have any questions, please contact Rob Martin, General Manager at the HOA office.
Rob may be reached at 703-266-2020; email: [email protected] or
Luigi Solloso, Assistant Manager at 703-266-2044; email: [email protected].
Sincerely,
Dan Jenuleson
President
Sully Station II Board of Trustees
2015 2016
TOWNHOMES $92.54 $97.25
SINGLE FAMILY $80.05 $81.45
ESTATE HOMES $125.10 $128.50
INCOME: 2015
APPROVED BUDGET
2016 PROPOSED
BUDGET
ASSESSMENT INCOME $ 929,987 $ 947,945
TOWNHOUSE ASSMTS 342,545 378,821
SINGLE FAMILY ASSMTS 103,550 104,797
ESTATE ASSMTS 52,830 54,303
INTEREST 4,260 7,000
INTEREST HOME OWNER 420 500
LATE CHG INCOME 22,000 20,000
LEGAL CHG INCOME 8,000 10,000
COLLECTION CHGS - -
VIOLATION INCOME 1,000 500
PARKING INCOME 600 600
POOL INCOME 2,000 2,000
WEBSITE ADVERTISING - 1,000
CLUBHOUSE/ REC INCOME 5,500 5,500
MISC INC OTHER 500 500
MISC INC NSF FEE - 50
MISC INC KEY 150 150
MISC INC RESALE DISCL CHGS
- 5,000
BAD DEBT RECOVERY 1,000 3,000
TOTAL INCOME $ 1,474,342 $ 1,541,666
Sully Station II Community Assoc.
Operation Budget
January 01, 2016 - December 31, 2016
EXPENSES: 2015
APPROVED BUDGET
2016 PROPOSED
BUDGET
ADMINISTRATIVE:
MANAGEMENT FEES 80,820 82,500
INSURANCE 22,074 22,850
LEGAL GENERAL 23,320 23,000
LEGAL COLLECTIONS 55,000 27,500
AUDIT / TAX PREP 5,000 5,200
CONSULTING / ENGINEER 1,000 -
BAD DEBT EXPENSE 10,000 10,000
BANK CHARGES 300 700
COUPON BOOKS 6,500 7,000
OFFICE EXPENSE 5,000 5,000
DUES & SEMINARS 1,576 2,750
ANNUAL MEETING 6,000 8,400
MISC ADMIN PRINTING/ COPYNG
4,000 4,000
MISC ADMIN POSTAGE 8,500 8,500
MISC ADMIN OTHER 5,700 3,500
MISC ADMIN COLLECTION EXPENSE
14,000 14,000
MISC ADMIN RESALE DISCL
- 5,000
SALARIES 205,000 229,000
MILEAGE REIMB 600 600
PHONE 5,100 5,300
INCOME TAXES FEDERAL - -
INCOME TAXES STATE: - -
PERSONAL PROP TAXES 425 425
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE $ 459,915 $ 465,225
GENERAL-REPAIRS AND MAINT:
2015 APPROVED
BUDGET
2016 PROPOSED
BUDGET
ELECTRICITY ENTRANCE 600 500
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 11,100 112,650
LANDSCAPING ENHANCE-MENT
12,000 12,000
SNOW RREMOVALE 17,000 17,000
POND MAINT CONTRACT 11,362 11,400
SECURTIY CONTRACT 1,180 1,180
SUPPLIES 6,000 6,000
CASUAL LABOR 2,000 1,000
PEST CONTROL 680 680
TRUCK / VAN MAINT 2,200 2,000
SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENSE 26,000 26,000
TOTAL REPAIRS AND MAINT $ 190,022 $ 190,410
POOL:
POOL MANAGEMENT 72,800 90,000
POOL REPAIRS 2,500 3,000
POOL SUPPLIES 2,500 2,500
POOL WATER / SEWER 2,200 900
POOL ADMINISTRATION 650 2,200
TOTAL POOL $ 80,650 $ 98,600
COMMUNITY CENTER:
COMM CTR EXP ROUTINE MAINT
4,000 4,000
COMM CTR EXP WATER & SEWER
3,000 2,000
COMM CTR EXP ELECTRICITY 14,000 14,000
TOT LOT 4,000 4,000
TOTAL COMMUNTY CENTER $ 25,000 $ 24,000
PROGRAMS:
ACTIVITIES 13,400 13,500
SWIM TEAM 8,040 9,040
COMMITTEE / BOARD EXP 2,400 2,400
TOTAL PROGRMS $ 23,840 $ 24,940
SINGLE FAMILY:
TRASH REMOVAL 103,550 104,797
TOTAL SINGLE FAMILY $ 103,550 $ 104,797
Sully Station II Community Assoc.
Operation Budget
January 01, 2016 - December 31, 2016
ESTATES:
TRASH REMOVAL 16,650 17,333
SNOW REMOVAL EST. 4,000 4,000
RESERVES ESTATES 32,180 32,970
TOTAL ESTATES $ 52,830 $ 54,303
TOWNHOUSE:
ELECTRICITY 2,400 2,400
TRASH REMOVAL 136,615 140,301
SNOW REMOVAL 55,000 55,000
GROUNDS MAINTE- 72,000 72,000
GENERAL RPRS / MNT 1,200 1,200
RESERVES TH STREET / 75,330 107,920
TOTAL TOWNHOUSE $ 342,545 $ 378,821
RESERVE – GENERAL:
RESERVES REPLACE- 185,990 190,570
OPER CONTINGENCY 10,000 10,000
TOTAL RESERVES $ 195,990 $ 200,570
TOTAL EXPENSES AND $ 1,474,342 $ 1,541,666
NET EXCESS / (DEFICIT) - -
Time to Winterize
As the winter season begins, let’s all
become pro-active and prepare our homes
for the colder temperatures. Most
buildings and homes in this region were
not designed to withstand temperatures
below freezing. A number of FirstService
Residential clients experienced frozen
pipes last year and the water damage that
followed. Please review and follow these
guidelines on preventing frozen pipes.
Freezing Pipes Prevention: There are three common causes of frozen pipes:
1. Quick drops in temperature
2. Poor insulation, and
3. Thermostats set too low.
Check the insulation of pipes in your home’s crawl spaces and attic. Exposed pipes are most susceptible to freezing. Heat tape or
thermostatically controlled heat cables can be used to wrap pipes. Be sure to use products approved by an independent testing organization,
such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., and only for the use intended (exterior or interior). Closely follow all manufacturer’s installation and
operation instructions.
Avoid Drafts from underneath your door. A draft snake is one of the easiest ways to cut back on energy waste. It can be easily made by rolling
up a towel or filling a long tube sock with Kitty litter or sand.
Seal leaks that allow cold air inside near where pipes are located. Look for air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer vents, and pipes, and use
caulk or insulation to keep the cold out. With severe cold, even a tiny opening can let in enough cold air to cause a pipe to freeze.
Use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This reduces the chance of freezing in the short span of
pipe just inside the house. A trickle of hot and cold water might be all it takes to keep your pipes from freezing. Let warm water drip
overnight, preferably from a faucet on an outside wall. It is cheaper to waste some water than to fix broken pipes.
Keep your thermostat set at the same temperature during both day and night. You might be in the habit of turning down the heat when you’re
asleep, but further drops in the temperature – more common overnight – could catch you off guard and freeze your pipes.
Open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to un-insulated pipes under sinks and appliances near exterior walls.
If Your Pipes Do Freeze…
Don’t panic. Just because they’re frozen doesn’t mean they’ve already burst. Here’s what you can do:
If you turn on your faucets and nothing comes out, leave the faucets turned on and call a plumber.
If your house or basement is flooding, turn off the water valve and immediately call 911.
Do not touch or use electrical appliances in areas of standing water due to electrocution concerns.
Never try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame because it could cause a fire hazard. Every year, many building fires are caused by
people trying to thaw frozen pipes. All open flames in homes present a serious fire danger, as well as a severe risk of exposure to lethal carbon
monoxide.
You may be able to thaw a frozen pipe with the warm air from a hair dryer. Start by warming the pipe as close to the faucet as possible,
working toward the coldest section of pipe.
Again, if your water pipes have already burst, turn off the water at the main shutoff valve in the house; leave the water faucets turned on and
call 911. Make sure everyone in your family knows where the water shutoff valve is and how to open and close it. Likely places for the water
turn-off valve include internal pipes running against exterior walls or where water service enters a home through the foundation.
If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat set to a temperature no lower than 60ºF.
Winterizing Your Property If You Will Be Away for an Extended Time:
Leave the heat on to at least 55°F degrees.
Turn off the water supply at the main shutoff. Use an air compressor to blow any trapped water from the water pipes.
Open all faucets and leave them open. This will help keep condensation from freezing and bursting the water lines.
Remove garden hoses from outside faucets and open these faucets to drain them.
Drain the water heater. Turn off the pilot light on gas water heaters and be sure to turn off the electricity to electric water heaters before you
drain them.
Flush all toilets (to empty the tank) and every faucet (to drain water from pipes) in the home, including outdoor faucets.
Empty all toilet bowls by siphoning or bailing and sponging. Pour a mixture of food grade antifreeze and water into all toilet bowls and traps
of all sinks, showers and bathtubs. Don't drain these traps. The water in them keeps sewer gases out of your house.
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Managers Corner
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What's So Great about Community Associations?
Community associations offer one of the best opportunities for Americans to own their own homes. They are for the
21' century what land grants were in the 19th century, and what the New Deal and GI Bill were in the 20th. Why?
Collective Management Protects Value Americans have accepted, for the most part, the collective management structure of community association living.
Covenants and rules are no longer a new concept to most of us: renters are used to lease agreements with restrictions;
single-family, detached-home owners are used to zoning ordinances and building codes. The difference is that in
traditional, single-family housing, restrictions are administered by public bodies rather than by private boards.
Most Americans have accepted private governance because they understand that collective management and
architectural controls protect and enhance the value of their homes.
Privatizing Public Service Allows Growth Wherever a new community is built, local infrastructures are stretched. School populations, snow removal, storm
water management, road maintenance, utilities, traffic, everything increases leaving the local jurisdiction unable to
support new community development. Yet housing is sorely needed. Therefore, local jurisdictions often require
community associations to assume many responsibilities that traditionally belonged to local and state government.
This privatization of public services has allowed local jurisdictions to continue developing needed housing without
increasing local taxes. Instead, the developer must build the infrastructure and create an association to maintain it after
it's developed.
Community Associations Make Owning a Home Affordable Almost from their inception in the 1960s, condominiums have provided housing for low-to-moderate income
Americans. In fact, in some areas, builders are required to include a certain percentage of affordable homes in new
developments.
Also, converting rental apartments and commercial buildings into condominiums not only revitalizes many decaying
neighborhoods, it's also made ownership more affordable for those wanting to live in urban centers.
Community associations have made home ownership possible for millions of Americans partly because 21' century
families tend to be smaller, the number of single-parent homes has increased, and more retirees are staying in their
homes after retirement.
Community Associations Minimize Social Costs Community associations also minimize social costs. Because they have mandatory covenants that require certain
obligations from homeowners and the association, associations ensure that all who benefit pay their share and
everyone is equally responsible. Community associations have sufficient enforcement authority that local government
is seldom, if ever, needed to resolve assessment disputes. Many associations use alternative dispute resolution because
it's a faster and cheaper way to solve problems than legal action.
Community Associations Make the Market Efficient Many community associations—especially condominiums—have greatly reduced urban sprawl. Because of their
collective management and protective covenants, they are precisely what the Housing Act of 1949 intended when it
called for "decent home(s) and suitable living environments." Community associations, as alternatives to traditional
single-family homes, are shining examples of free-market efficiency.
The factors that make community associations great places to live are easily ignored or misunderstood. Critics prefer
to look at a few sensational issues instead of the whole picture. But for many community associations are affordable,
enjoyable, efficient places to live.
TRASH INFORMATION
Regular Trash Pick up - Tuesdays & Fridays
Recycling - Fridays
Yard Debris - Wednesday (single family homes)
March 1st – December 31st
(This does not include hazardous material)
American Disposal Services (ADS) will provide special pick up
services (bulky items, furniture, and appliances). Please notify ADS
Customer Service at 703-368-0500 at least 24 hours in advance for
bulk item pick-up. There is a fee to homeowners for appliance
removal. In general special pick ups are Fridays.
Trash removal will not occur if the roadways are
deemed impassable by ADS due to inclement weather,
parked vehicles, or construction. If trash is missed due
to impassable streets ADS will remove trash on the next scheduled
pick up day.
TRASH RULES
Place trash out by the scheduled pick-up time (not days before
the scheduled pick up), which is after dusk the day before
pick-up or by 6:00 a.m. the day of pick up.
Use heavy-duty bags instead of the thin white kitchen
trash can bags.
Bundle Newspapers properly.
Do not pile recyclables over the top of the recycling
bins.
Remember to store your trash can and recycling bin out of
view on non-pick-up days.
Pick up any trash that falls out in your immediate area due to
wind, animals, or torn bags.
RECYCLING PICKUP
Acceptable items include: newspapers with slick inserts (bundled,
in paper bags, or in a separate recycling container) magazines,
catalogs, junk mail and phone books; cardboard (flattened, less
than 36” X 36”) cereal & cracker boxes (bundled and tied); glass
food & beverage containers; aluminum & steel cans; #1 & #2 plastic
bottles and jugs. Plastic containers used for insecticides, herbicides,
petroleum products, or automotive fluids are not acceptable. No
plastic bags.
YARD DEBRIS
Grass clippings & leaves should be bagged in clear plastic bags or
brown paper bags. Brush & limbs should be bundled. Limbs should
not exceed four feet in length and four inches in diameter. Items
that are bagged or bundled are not to exceed 50 lbs. Concrete,
bricks, blocks, dirt and sod are not acceptable. If you have any
questions, call ADS Customer Service @
703-368-0500.
Want to Advertise
Your Business
Would you like to post an ad in the Sully II Times?
Advertising is based on a first-come, first-
served basis according to the following:
• Camera-ready art, properly sized is required. No changes
will be made to materials.
• All ads must be paid in advance.
• No ad should be considered an endorsement by the Sully
Station II Community Association.
• The Association reserves the right to decline any
advertisement.
Size Rate:
Full Page (7 1/8x 10) $150.00
1/2 Page (7 1/8 x 4 3/4) $90.00
1/4 Page (3 1/2 x 4 3/4) $55.00
Business Card (3 1/2 x 2 1/4) $30.00
Classified (35 words max) $10.00
*Deadline is the 25th the month Prior*
*There is no charge to residents for Lost & Found. Residents
receive a 25% discount on all advertisement.
A discount will be given for non-resident advertisers
who pay in advance for several issues as follows:
2 issues: 5%
4 issues: 10%
6 issues: 15%
The deadline for advertisements is the 25th of each month
prior to the next month’s publication.
Community Center Rentals
Are you looking to have a party or host an event but you just don't
have the space? Well now you do!!
The Sully Station II Community Center facility is available for rentals
by residents who are current in their assessment payment. The
Community Center facility features a kitchen with refrigerator and dishwasher. In addition, tables, chairs and a bar are also available for
use. Current maximum capacity for the Sully Station II Community
Center facility is 49 people.
To reserve the Community Center, please contact the Sully Station II
office for availability and prices. Only the Sully Station II residents who are current with their assessments payments are eligible to reserve
and use the facility.
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December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars. It is one of seven months with the length of 31 days.
December is the first month of meteorological winter in the Northern Hemisphere and in the Southern Hemisphere is the first month of summer.
December is the month with the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest daylight hours of the year in the
Southern Hemisphere.
December gets its name from the Latin word decem (meaning ten) because it was originally the tenth month of the year in the Roman calendar, which
began in March. The winter days following December were not included as part of any month. Later, the months of January and February were
created out of the monthless period and added to the beginning of the calendar, but December retained its name.
Its birth flower is the narcissus.
December's birthstones are the turquoise, zircon, and tanzanite.
The zodiac signs for the month of December are Sagittarius (until December 21) and Capricorn (December 22 onwards).
The first Sunday, December 6, in December is Good Neighborliness Day.
The first Monday, December 7, in December is also known as Green Monday.
The second Monday, December 14, in December is National Tree Planting Day.
December 22, 2015, is the Winter Solstice and is also known as Blue Christmas.
Attention All Sully Station II Owners
Sully Station II is looking for owners who want to help our neighborhood by
joining the Architectural Review Board. The Architectural Review Board is
a vital part of maintaining the aesthetics and property values in our
neighborhood. Together the Board will strive to maintain a pleasing and
uniform aesthetic, or prevent owners from allowing their homes to
deteriorate.
The Architectural Review Board meets every second Tuesday of the month.
All interested owners should contact the on-site office at
703-266-2020 to apply.
Did You Know https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November
Looking for Community Service Opportunity?
Are you interested in giving back to your community?
Do you need to log some Community Service hours
for school?
Do you just love helping out good people and being a
good neighbor?
Sully Station II has many opportunities throughout
the year for volunteers to get some Community
Service hours. We have over Ten (10) events a year
that a volunteer could give back to the community.
Please contact the Main Office at 703-266-2020 or
email [email protected]
Contact us today:
CeeCee L. Evans
FanCee Events LLC
Event Planning, Consulting and Management
Phone: 703-489-0641
Email:
www.FanCeeEvents.com
Be a guest at your own party!
This Event Season, enjoy your family and friends and leave the details of party
planning to someone else. Your own event planner can take the stress out of
party planning for less than what you think.
FanCee Events LLC is a full-service event planning enterprise specializing in
corporate, social, and non-profit events nationwide.
Exquisite Events are our Calling!
_________________________________________________________________________________
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Parties High Tea
Funerals Corporate Events
Dinners Trade Shows
Meetings Fairs and Festivals
Event and Room Staging Golf Outings and Tournament
Social and Charitable Events Weddings & Destination Events
Grand Openings and Ribbon-cutting Housewarming Celebrations
Open House
Kiddie Corner Answer Key Across
Down
4. Workshop
1. Snow
6. Nice
12. Elves
9. Reindeer
10. Naughty
3. Cold
5. Sleigh
10. Nose
11. Toys
2. White
8. Letters
7. Cookies
Kids Crafts
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Elf Yourself! http://artwithmschiddo.weebly.com/1st-grade.html
Materials
Construction Paper
Scissors
Yarn
Markers
Photo
Directions
1. With a different color paper. Cut the arms and Elf body, two (2) legs, two (2) pointed Elf shoes, hands, and hats out of the various con-
struction paper (be creative).
2. Cut out your child's face from the photo. 3. Paste it all together.
4. Punch a hole through the top and thread the yarn.
You now have a miniature Elf like child.
Christmas Craft #1 http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/2010/12/christmas-craft-1.html
Materials
Colored Ornament
Sharpie
Directions
1. Painted your child's hand with regular
craft paint. White works best but you
could use different colors.
2. Set the ornament in the middle of their flat palm....fingers out.
3. Slowly have them close their hand so an entire handprint is made.
Make sure they don't move their fingers....just close their hand.
4. Then slowly take their fingers off the ornament.
5. Set it somewhere to dry let the white paint dry....we waited over-
night....just to be safe.
6. Then use a Sharpie to add faces.
You can also add different decorations
like scarfs and hats.
20 minute crafter-reindeer thumbprint ornaments http://www.littlebitfunky.com/2011/11/20-minute-crafter-reindeer-thumbprint.html
Materials
Colored Matted Ornaments (works
best)
Brown Paint
Black Sharpie
Red Sharpie or Red Paint
Directions
Paint your child’s thumb.
Press their thumb onto the ornaments 4-6 times per
ornament.
Once the thumbs are dry, add eyes with your black sharpie.
Then add two lines where the antlers go and then add "V"s
to fill them in.
For Rudy / Rudolf add a nice red nose with either red paint
or sharpie.
**Tip**
If you lower the placement of nose and eyes you get a different
looking Reindeer. Much cuter!
Holiday Recipes from Allrecipes.com
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Peanut Choc-Scotch Fudge Recipe By: TAMISANGELS
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter
3 cups white sugar
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow crème
Directions
1. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch dish.
2. In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar
and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or
until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft
ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a
flat surface.
4. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, chocolate chips and
butterscotch chips until melted.
5. Stir in vanilla and fold in marshmallow crème.
6. Pour into prepared pan. Chill in refrigerator until firm.
Print at: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/27156/peanut-choc-scotch-fudge/print/?servings=24
Best Ever Popcorn Balls Recipe By: TABKAT
Ingredients
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine
2 teaspoons cold water
2 5/8 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup marshmallows
5 quarts plain popped popcorn
Directions
1. In a saucepan over medium
heat, combine the corn syrup,
margarine, cold water, confectioners' sugar and marshmallows.
2. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
3. Carefully combine the hot mixture with the popcorn, coating each
kernel.
4. Grease hands with vegetable shortening and quickly shape the coated
popcorn into balls before it cools.
5. Wrap with cellophane or plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
Print at: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/20519/best-ever-popcorn-balls/print/?servings=20
Ibby's Grasshopper Pie Recipe By: Ibby
Ingredients
16 chocolate wafer cookies,
crushed
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup milk, warmed
24 large marshmallows
1/4 cup creme de menthe liqueur
2 tablespoons white creme de cacao
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
1 cup whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Directions
1. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Pat into the bottom
and sides of 9- or 10-inch pie dish.
2. Refrigerate at least one hour.
3. In a saucepan, melt marshmallows in milk over medium heat.
4. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
5. Add the crème de menthe and crème de cacao and mix well.
6. Fold in the whipped cream. Pour the filling into the chilled pie shell
and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
7. Slice the pie and add an additional dollop of whipped cream for
serving, if desired.
Print at: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/12460/ibbys-grasshopper-pie/print/?servings=8
Chocolate Scotcheroos Recipe By: Debbie
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter
6 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup semisweet
chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
Directions
Butter a 9x13 inch baking pan.
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and corn syrup,
and bring to a rolling boil.
2. Remove from heat, and stir in peanut butter.
3. Mix in the rice cereal until evenly coated. Press the mixture into the
prepared pan.
4. In a glass bowl in the microwave, melt the chocolate and butterscotch
chips, stirring occasionally until smooth and well blended. Spread
over the top of the bars.
5. Chill until set, then cut into bars.
Print at: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/9860/chocolate-scotcheroos/print/?servings=48
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Holiday Recipes from Allrecipes.com
Best Toffee Ever - Super Easy Recipe By: FUNKYSEAMONKEY
Ingredients
2 cups butter
2 cups white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped almonds
Directions
1. In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat,
stirring until the butter is melted.
2. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature
has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally.
3. While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
4. As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate
into a thin even layer once it is melted.
6. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and press in slightly. Putting a plastic bag over your hand will
minimize the mess.
7. Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set.
8. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.
Print at: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/73412/best-toffee-ever---super-easy/print/?servings=32
Candy Cane Fudge
Recipe By: Tina McKellar Musial
Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) packages
vanilla baking chips
1 (14 ounce) can
sweetened condensed
milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups crushed candy canes
1 dash red or green food coloring
Directions
1. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, and grease the
foil.
2. Combine the vanilla chips and sweetened condensed milk in a
saucepan over medium heat.
3. Stir frequently until almost melted, remove from heat and continue to
stir until smooth.
4. When chips are completely melted, stir in the peppermint extract,
food coloring, and candy canes.
5. Spread evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan. Chill for 2 hours,
then cut into squares.
Print at: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/67789/candy-cane-fudge/print/?servings=64
Milk Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Recipe By: caityb19
Ingredients
2 (12 ounce) packages milk
chocolate chips
2 (12 ounce) packages white
chocolate chips
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
8 peppermint candy canes, crushed,
divided
Directions
1. Line a 12x18 inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil.
2. Melt the milk chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in
30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 5 minutes
(depending on your microwave). Do not overheat or chocolate will
scorch.
3. Stir in the peppermint extract. Spread the chocolate evenly in the
prepared pan; chill until set, about 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or
ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1
to 5 minutes.
5. Stir in 1/4 cup of the crushed candy canes.
6. Spread the white chocolate mixture evenly over the milk chocolate.
7. Sprinkle the remaining candy cane pieces evenly over the white
chocolate layer.
8. Chill until set, about 1 hour. Break into small pieces to serve.
Print at: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/155827/milk-chocolate-peppermint-bark/print/?servings=50
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Kiddie Corner
Tree Trimming Event - December 3rd - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Breakfast with Santa - December 12th - 9:00am to 11:00am
Architectural Review Board Meeting - December 14th - 6:00pm
Board of Trustees Meeting - December 17th - 7:00pm
Christmas Eve - December 24th
Office will be Closed
Christmas Day - December 25th
Office will be Closed
New Years Day - January 1st
Office will be Closed
Important
Dates
This Month
December 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
National Fritters Day
3
Tree Trimming Event
4
Santa’s List Day
5
6
St. Nicholas Day
7
Pearl Harbor Day
8 9
Christmas Card Day
10
Human Rights Day
11 12
Breakfast with Santa Event
13
Ice Cream Day
14
ARB 6:30pm
15
Bill of Rights Day
16 17
BOT 7:00pm
18
Baked Cookies Day
19
20 21
Forefathers Day
22 23
Festivus
24
Christmas Eve
Office Closed
25
Christmas Day
Office Closed
26
27 28
Boxing Day
29 30 31
New Years Eve
January 1
New Years Day
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2015 Calendar of Events 2015
Date Day Time Event
March 7 Saturday 5:00 - 8:15pm Chili Bingo
April 11 Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm Financial / Health Seminar - Adults
April 26 Saturday / Sunday 1:00 - 5:00pm Spring Extravaganza - Vendor Shopping
May 9 Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm Community Yard Sale
May 16 Saturday 1:00 - 5:00pm PetFest 2015 - Children’s Event
June 20 Saturday 6:00 - 9:00pm Adult Pool Party
June 27 Saturday 6:00 - 9:00pm Adult Pool Party (Alternative Rain Date)
July 11 Saturday 12:00 - 4:00pm July Summer Party
August 4 Tuesday 6:00 - 8:30pm National Night Out 2015
August 15 Saturday 6:00 - 9:00pm Adult Pool Party - BYOF&B
August 22 Saturday 6:00 - 9:00pm Adult Pool Party - BYOF&B (Alternative
Rain Date)
September 19 Saturday 1:00 - 5:00pm Kids-sational Festival 2015 - Children’s
Event
November 15 Saturday / Sunday 1:00 - 5:00pm Holiday Extravaganza - Vendor Shopping
December 3 Thursday 6:00 - 8:30pm Christmas Tree Trimming
December 12 Saturday 9:00am - 11:00am Breakfast with Santa - Children’s Event
