TOWN HERALD. Legacy Park. Legacy Park ALL AMERICAN. September 28th Town Green / 4:30 pm. Garage Sale

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1 Legacy Park TOWN HERALD For Official HOA News & Information Volume 15, Issue 9 September 2013 Legacy Park HOA 4201 Legacy Park Circle Kennesaw, Georgia ALL AMERICAN Picnic in the park Legacy Park Garage Sale September 20th, (10 am - 2 pm) September 21st, (8 am - 2 pm) Sponsored by Brandi May of Keller Williams Realty Ballon pick-up is at 9 am on the 20th & 7 am on the 21st at the HOA office Be sure to donate all your unsold items to the charity of your choice! Inside this Issue.... HOA News & Information...2 Admissions Guidelines...3 Landscaping Tips...5 Activities & Events...6 Tennis News...8 School & Community News...10 Club & Committee News...12 Legacy Park Youth Sports Info...14 Yard of The Month...15 Calendar...16 Legacy Park & MUST...17 Financial Update...18 Newsletter Information...19 September 28th Town Green / 4:30 pm What do you get when you mix fun, friends, food and fireworks? Why, the All American Picnic in the Park, of course! Hey, when Mother Nature gives you lemons (like rain on July 4th), you make lemonade and burgers, funnel cakes, Italian ice and boiled peanuts! What better way to spend a nice fall afternoon and evening than on our own Town Green, visiting with friends and neighbors, eating our hearts out with tasty southern favorites, being entertained by a fabulous DJ, playinng fun picnic games, enjoying live music by Depature (a Journey Tribute Band), and finally, topping it all off with the BEST fireworks show in Northern Georgia! So you think you can bake? We re still looking for Legacy Park s best Apple Pie Bakers to enter the Apple Pie Contest. Kennesaw s Mayor, Mark Mathews and City Council Members will be doing the judging. If you d like to put your best recipe to the test, please Trasey Welton at trasey.welton@legacypark.org? The event is free to residents with your valid LP ID and $5 for guests. Guest tickets may be purchased in advance at the HOA office or at the gate the day of the event. There will be no table seating at this event. See the Admission Guidelines on Page 3 for additional information. Also, be sure to visit our generous sponsors while you are there! Dean Yarrinton of Dayco Systems - Stacy Corely of James Duffey Realty - Robert Sanchez of Trinity Plumbing - Dr. Heather Davis of the Wellpath Center - Randy Neff of Legacy Pest Control - Avalon Salon Signature Nails - Crist Roofing - Ortho Zone Orthodontics Jeff Duckett of Handy Electric, Inc. - Matt Riedemann of Ashford Capital Partners, Inc. -Tammy Guelfo of The Guelfo Group

2 HOA News & Information Property Management Update HOA Items: During 2013, the HOA has collected a total of $4,225 for non-resident sport participation fees compared to $4,505 in During 2013, the HOA has collected a total of $920 in vending machine proceeds compared to $1,150 in Collections: In Northgate, we currently have 33 (of 213) properties turned over for collections with the HOA s law firm, Lazega & Johanson. The breakdown of the cases is as follows: 9 new cases for 2013 with liens filed 15 cases currently in suit and/or collecting judgments 2 cases in current bankruptcy 7 cases where we have judgments against previous owners In Legacy Park, we currently have 78 (of 1745) properties turned over for collections with Lazega & Johanson. The breakdown of the cases is as follows: 17 new cases for 2013 with liens filed 39 cases currently in suit and/or collecting judgments 9 cases in current bankruptcy 13 cases where we have judgments against previous owners Amenity Monitoring: Advanced Protective Services is now on Legacy Park property daily; please remember to bring your Legacy Park ID with you when you are on common property. The guards monitor all the amenity areas, including playgrounds, the lake, etc. The guards turn in daily reports and the HOA has access to monitor their travel in their vehicle. The Kennesaw Police continue to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings off duty, and they monitor Legacy Park s property. Remember that neither the police nor the security company provides any security to privately owned property. We have daily contact with the security guard and pool management companies regarding issues that need to be addressed from asking residents for IDs to emptying the trash. If you see an issue that is not being addressed, please contact the HOA office. Playgrounds: The play set and swing beam at the Lullwater playground located on Kirkwood Drive have been replaced. We hope everyone enjoys this improved playground, it looks great! The drainage issue has been corrected at this site as well. We will be refreshing the mulch at the playgrounds in the next two months; replacing the slide and adding a picnic table to the Lullwater Playground on Kirkwood Run; and painting the swing at the Highcroft Playground. Projects in Progress: Repairing brick and concrete at the Picnic Grove; repairing and painting the Bell Tower; repairing the fence at the Bellingrath entrance; repairing the retaining wall around the Lullwater Pool parking lot; repainting and improving the Champions Field sign; adding a light to the Bandstand area to include the new fire pit and to the Legacy Oak Tree; repairing the parking lot at the main pool turnaround; painting the curbs around Legacy Park Circle; painting the guardrails on Legacy Park Boulevard and Circle; painting the Carillon monument; repairing ceiling in the Lullwater men s bathroom; repairing the fence behind the guardrail next to Bellingrath; repairing siding by the vending machines at the main pool house; repairing the metal roof on the main pool house; repairing or removing fence between Town Fair and the Olmsted Playground; and repairing an elliptical in the gym. Disc Golf: The second set of 9-holes of disc golf have been installed. Once we have walked the project with the vendor, final payment will be made and an updated map will be done. The second 9-holes can be found in the wooded area between the Town Green and the Tennis Courts. 2 HOA News & Information

3 Gramercy & Winterthur Sidewalk Repair: Residents will be notified when work will be in their area and if a tree must be removed that adjoins their property. The HOA will send out updates via as the project progresses and we receive updates from the City. Winterthur Playground: This project started May 7 and will be completed as soon as the new wooden structures are stained. Thank you to everyone for your patience and your input. Jiles Road Beautification: Hutcheson will install new landscape material this fall, as there is no irrigation in that area. Landscape: Maintenance of the grounds continues. The pine straw has been refreshed throughout the common property. We are working with Hutcheson Horticultural on plans for: the culvert between Lullwater and Kentmere, correcting a drainage problem at the basketball court fence and the Lullwater playground; planting ivy on the hill between Carillon and Bellingrath; addition of landscape material at the Palisades monument; and trail repair by the tennis courts, clubhouse, back trail and trail beside the old basketball court area. Projects completed: The clubhouse has been pressure washed, as well as the tennis pavilion and the windscreens on 7 courts. A treadmill has been repaired. The security system and fire alarm at the clubhouse has been repaired due to storm damage. We have worked at the direction of the City of Kennesaw in cleaning culverts and drainage ditches along Legacy Park Circle and the common property to better control the storm water runoff. WELCOMING OUR New HOA Staff Member The HOA has hired Doug Jones as the Covenant Enforcement Assistant. Doug is responsible for enforcing the covenants by overseeing the properties in Legacy Park that are leased. With the number of rental homes in Legacy Park having doubled since 2008 and continuing to rise, the Board found it necessary to have an additional part-time employee to ensure that all leasing regulations are being followed. Doug will be the point of contact in the HOA office for property owners who lease their property, property managers and tenants for turning in their leases, addressing CCR violations on their property, and paying the annual lease administrative fee. Remember, if you rent your home, you must follow the leasing regulations. Admissions Guidelines Admission to the Town Green begins at 4:30 pm. You may come down earlier to drop off your chairs and blankets but we need the field to be clear for set up until 4:30 pm. COST: This event is FREE to residents. You MUST have your Legacy Park ID for admission. Resident s guests are welcome to attend. Guest tickets are $5.00 for adults and children 2 and up, and can be purchased in advance at the HOA office or at the gate the day of the event. ENTRY: Please ENTER our Spirit of America Celebration via the Palisades Portal. This path can also be reached from the trail leading from the main pool parking lot. Entry to the Town Green will NOT be allowed at Lullwater or the baseball field per the Cobb County Fire Marshall rules and regulations prohibiting access within 300 feet of the fireworks. In addition, no one will be allowed to exit this area after the show. It is very important for everyone to observe this rule for the safety of all. Violating this guideline could result in loss of amenities privileges and entrance into the event WHAT TO BRING: Legacy Park ID, cash (food, drinks and glow bracelets, etc.), sunscreen, bug spray, hats, camera, blankets, chairs, flashlights, sunglasses, ice chests, etc. WHAT NOT TO BRING: No Umbrellas, Tents or Tables are allowed on the field. No dogs or glass allowed. TRASH: Trash Bags will be available at Admissions, please help keep Legacy Park s Town Green clean. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY: Please go to our First Aid center located on the left hand side of the main stage or find a Kennesaw Police Officer. SPONSORS: Many of our sponsors will be offering prizes, raffles, and giveaways please stop by and visit them. Without their generous contributions, our Spirit of America Celebration and our other events throughout the year would not be possible. Please take a moment to show your appreciation. PARENTS: Please take a moment to set up a meeting spot for you family we don t want any lost parents this year. Let your children know that if you should get lost to come to the Information Table to let someone know and the MC/DJ can make an announcement. Kennesaw Police Officers will be on duty as well. Don t forget your LP ID! Residents without IDs will be charged admission, no exceptions.

4 All Pools Close SEPTEMBER 3rd EXCEPT the Main Pool Just a reminder that all of the Legacy Park pools, except the Main Pool, will close for the season on September 3rd. The Main Pool will remain open through Sunday, September 29th. The month of September will be Swim at your own Risk during the week, with lifeguards on duty on the weekends. Please remember to follow the rules no one under age 16 is allowed at the pool without adult supervision Budget Planning The Legacy Park HOA is gearing up for the 2014 budget. It s hard to believe it s that time of year again; it does come around so fast! All homeowners, Legacy Park groups, and neighborhoods are welcome and encouraged to submit budget requests to the HOA office. Requests should be made in writing and submitted to the property manager by September 13th. Please include as much information as possible concerning your budget request. Requests will be reviewed by the appropriate committee (if applicable), the Finance Committee, and the Legacy Park Board of Directors during the 2014 budget planning process. There is no guarantee that any or all requests will have funds allocated, but all requests will be considered. The Finance Committee meetings will be posted on the website; Legacy Park members are welcome to attend to see the process of preparing a budget for our community. The budget will be presented for approval at the November 21st Board meeting. If you have any questions, or are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Lisa Neff at or via at: propertymanager@legacypark.org. Remember, it is the volunteers in Legacy Park that make this community GREAT! DO YOU KNOW WHAT S HAPPENING IN LEGACY PARK? Please take time and visit the Legacy Park website at to sign up to receive s from the HOA office about the events that are happening in your neighborhood. The sign-up section is located on the lower left-hand side of the home page. Sign up today and stay informed about Legacy Park! 4 HOA News & Information SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION With all the local schools back in session, please remember to watch out for children. Bus stops are at intersections to roads and many parents drive and park there. These areas can be very dangerous if you don t pay attention. By slowing down and using caution, you can help prevent an accident. Let s all do our part in keeping our children safe. Parents, please remember to pick up the trash from the bus stop. Thanks! PARKING ALONG LEGACY PARK CIRCLE The fall sports are starting up again in Legacy Park and the circle will be crowded on Saturday mornings and throughout the fall tennis season. Please follow the guidelines below when parking along the circle within Legacy Park. Failure to do so could result in ticketing and/or towing by the City of Kennesaw. Only park on the INSIDE of the circle Only park WITH the flow of traffic Do not park in any area where the curb is painted white (intersections and loading and unloading zones.).it is illegal to park within 30 feet of an intersection! There are signs posted in these areas as well! Do not park in front of the fire hydrants DO NOT park on both sides of the street! Additionally, if there are cars parked along the circle, please SLOW DOWN! It can be difficult to see a child coming out from between parked cars until it is too late. Slowing down and paying attention could save a life. The HOA has asked the City for assistance with the parking issues, after all, safety is a top priority. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! OFFICIAL LEGACY PARK COMMUNICATION In this day and time of mass communication opportunities, please remember that the following are the official avenues for communicating Legacy Park information: correspondence on LP HOA letterhead; the Legacy Park Town Herald newsletter, Legacy Park website, and Legacy Park distribution from the property manager. These communication tools are controlled and maintained by the Legacy Park HOA. Support the Advertiser s that Support the Tow n Her ald

5 JULY BOARD MEETING Unofficial Notes At the July meeting, in attendance were five Board members, three office staff and seven residents. The Board took the following actions: Unanimously approved the previous Board Meeting Minutes and the June Adjustment Report. Reviewed reports provided by the Boy Scouts, Education Committee, Swim Team, Tennis Committee, Tennis Pros and Youth Soccer. Please note that all committee meeting minutes that are provided can be found with the approved Board meeting minutes monthly. Approved the color of stain for the new wooden structures at the Winterthur Playground to match the stain on the other wooden structure with at 4-1 vote (Lisa Ashmeade, Allen Massey, Nimesh Patel, and Tim Smith voting yes and Bob Mulligan voting no). Unanimously approved the 2012 Audit Report submitted by Jack Houseal. Unanimously approved the Basketball Clinic and Training program for the fall of Unanimously approved the fall tennis nonresident ratios at 21%. Unanimously approved the increase in the youth soccer fee. Unanimously approved a resolution for the appointment of a committee for selection of recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Reviewed and decided 5 covenant appeals. The complete set of minutes for a Board meeting is typically approved at the Board meeting the following month. Once the minutes are approved, they may be viewed in a secured section (for Legacy Park homeowners only) of the Legacy Park website or in the Legacy Park HOA office. LANDSCAPING TIPS FOR SEPTEMBER FROM HUTCHESON HORTICULTURAL COMPANY Legacy Park s Own Landscaper R R R R R R R Mow, trim and edge lawn areas Prune shrubs as needed Inspect trees, shrubs and turf for insects and disease (Treat as necessary) Remove faded flower heads from Crape Myrtles. Apply post-emergent to control weeds as necessary Begin aerating, over seeding, and fertilizing fescue lawns (September 15th weather permitting) Begin Installation of fall color (After September 15th weather permitting) A Great Time Was Had by All at The Youth Pool Party with a Special Guest Appearance by Pop Rocks & Soda! Summer Fun!

6 Activities & Events Cinema Saturday September 14th - Movie Begins at Dusk Amphitheater Wreck-It Ralph longs to be as beloved as his game's perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix. Problem is, nobody loves a Bad Guy. But they do love heroes... so when a modern, first-person shooter game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun, Ralph sees it as his ticket to heroism and happiness. He sneaks into the game with a simple plan -- win a medal -- but soon wrecks everything, and accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens every game in the arcade. Ralph's only hope? Vanellope von Schweetz, a young troublemaking "glitch" from a candy-coated cart racing game who might just be the one to teach Ralph what it means to be a Good Guy. Be sure to bring blankets and chairs to the amphitheater for this big screen blockbuster! Come down early to grab something to eat before the movie begins! Scout 002 will be selling concessions. We ve got spirit yes we do, We ve Got Spirit... Saturday, October the Amphitheater Or Clubhouse How Bout (rain location) You? 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Tickets for Sale at HOA Office Come enjoy some traditional Oktoberfest cuisine catered by Reagan s Burger Barn, sample a variety of beer and wine, listen to the sound of the Band, Block Party and enjoy the company of friends and neighbors. Block Party is Atlanta s premier party band and plays the most popular rock and roll songs of all time including everything from early Beatles to 70s, 80s 90s and newer, with a few huge Country and Dance hits sprinkled throughout. They are constantly described as The most fun band ever and the most interactive and entertaining band you have ever seen. Block Party has headlined festivals, Atlanta Braves Games, and in the best night clubs in the Metro Atlanta area. This will be a You-don t-want-to-miss-it show. Come ready to dance and sing along with the band! Tickets are on sale at the HOA office - price includes food, sampling of beer/wine and a commemorative stemless wine glass or beer mug! 6 Activities & Events Tickets before October 1st - $15.00 At the Door $20.00 Adults 21 and Over Only

7 STORY TIME is back! KBfit Bootcamp, Personal Training, and Small Group Training! The new 8-week bootcamp session began Monday, August 5th. You can attend classes any time during the session no need to wait until the next session to get started. Night classes have been added back to the schedule. If the class schedule does not match your schedule, contact KBfit for personal training and/or small group training. Fees have also changed to eliminate wasted classes and money. Now you can pay per class or pre-purchase a block of classes and use them whenever you want (unlimited class options are also still available). Go to or info@kbfit.org for more information. Meet us at the Clubhouse every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 10 am Thanks to Lisa Soukup of Primrose School of Kennesaw North, Our Story Time Sponsor September 10: Little Apple. We ll do apple print art and have apple snacks. September 24: Fall Leaves Fall. We ll do leaf rubbings and have trail mix snacks. Coming Soon... PUMPKINFEST OCTOBER 19TH 11 AM - 2 PM BANDSTAND Looking For Vendors Call Trasey Welton at or activitiesdirector@legacypark.org Chili Cook Off November 2nd 2 pm to 5 pm Amphitheater Teams Forming Now Contact Trasey Welton at or ActivitiesDirector@legacypark.org

8 T ennis News Fall Drill Schedule Monday Beginner Drop-In 9:30 am - 11:00 am Advanced Drop-In 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Mixed Drop-In 7:00pm-8:30pm Wednesday New Player Drop-In (2.5 - New 3.0 Levels) 7:00 pm-8:00 Legacy Park s Tennis Pros Adam Grandstaff Darrio Williams Friday Beginner Drop-In 9:30 am - 11:00 am Advanced Drop-In 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm All 1 hour drills are $10, all 1.5 hour drills are $15 Junior Tennis News Congratulations to the juniors that placed in the August 3-4 Legacy Park Junior Satellite Tennis Tournament: Boy s 18 Winner - Grant Westbrook Boy s 16 Winner - Chase Seufert Boy s 14 Winner - Kaden Barfield, Blake Howell Consolation Winner Boy s 12 Winner - Estabon Alarcon, Consolation Winner Boy s 10 Finalist - Lorenzo Alarcon Girl s 16 Madison Johnson, Consolation Winner Girl s 12 Claire Hensley, Consolation Winner Winter Junior USTA Team registration will open at the legacypark.org website on September 6th and will close September 27th. Congratulations to the following USTA Teams! USTA Men's 3.0 Team (Marcus Johnson) - CITY CHAMPIONS USTA Women's 4.0Low Team (Stacy Tuchmann) - CITY FINALIST 8 Tennis News

9 THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR ACE OUT CANCER FUNDRAISER & TENNIS MIXER IN MEMORY OF OUR FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR KELLY DONAHUE It is super easy.just visit to register/donate online for this great event. Non-tennis players and tennis players alike can attend Ace Out Cancer on Saturday, September 28th, from 6 pm to 11 pm for a fun night of fundraising and tennis. Ace Out Cancer will be held at the Legacy Park Community Clubhouse and Tennis Pavilion. The event will include a live band, a silent auction, an adult tennis mixer (must be 21 years of age or older), a tennis exhibition, a spectacular fireworks show, raffles for numerous tennis racquets and food provided by several local restaurants including Henry s Louisiana Grill, Fuscos Via Roma, Johnny s Pizza and D liteful Bitez. Various beverages will also be provided. Each participant will receive a goody bag that includes an Ace Out Cancer commemorative cup, a tennis towel, ear buds, water bottle, various coupons and discounts. The entry fee for this great cause is a $30 donation per player, a $50 donation per couple or a $20 donation per non-player. Tennis players must register in advance and participation is limited to 60 players. All levels of tennis are welcome. Ace Out Cancer 2012 raised over $10,000 to support Kelly Donahue and her family and to raise awareness about lung cancer. Kelly lost her courageous fight against lung cancer on June 3, Ace Out Cancer 2013 is being held in memory of Kelly. 100% of the proceeds will go to Kelly s children and to support Lung Cancer Awareness. To request a registration form or to make a donation, please lpaceoutcancer@gmail. com or call or register/donate online at Please wear white in support of lung cancer awareness and a splash of pink in support of breast cancer awareness. Located at the entrance to Legacy Park in the same building as Legacy Orthodontics Pampering You Is Our Passion! A Passion NAILS & SPA Solar / Gel Nails Eyelash Extensions Acrylic Gel Manicure Permanent Make-up Waxing 3920 Cherokee Street (In the Shopping Center Next to the Fire Station) / Passion-Nails.net $5 OFF Solar / Gel Nails Limited Time Only. Not Valid with Other Offers $5 OFF Mani / Pedi Limited Time Only. Not Valid with Other Offers Please Help Keep Legacy Park Beautiful By Cleaning Up After Your Pet When In The Park, On The Sidewalks, and in The Common Areas Legacy Park Town Herald 9

10 School & Community News WARRIOR WAY 5K Saturday, September 21st Be a part of the tradition of excellence! Join us for the 6th Annual North Cobb High School Warrior Way 5K run/walk on Saturday, September 21st. Enjoy Cauble Park at Acworth Beach after running the Warrior Way with your friends and family, and elebrate a community that plays together. The Warrior Way begins at 7:30 am at Cauble Park, Acworth Beach, and runs through shaded, historic Acworth neighborhoods, ending back at the beach. The 1K Fun Run starts at 8:30 am in Cauble Park. All proceeds benefit NCHS Cross Country and Cauble Park. You can register for the race by going to or by going to the website and printing a registration from that you can mail. The website is: Take the challenge and come out to run a 5K the Warrior Way! Host an International Exchange Student Ever wonder what you can do to help change the world? Open your home and family to a high school student from another country and help build bridges of intercultural understanding. Enrich the Kennesaw community by saying "yes" to an AFS Exchange Student. Both North Cobb and Kennesaw Mountain high schools are currently open to hosting an exchange student for the year, but spots fill fast! You provide a bed and meals, but most importantly, you share your life and activities along with the same kind of care and support you would give your own family members. In addition, local AFS volunteers will support you and your hosted student throughout your experience. Each year, AFS Intercultural Programs welcomes more than 2,300 international high school students to the U.S. Host an AFS Student -- it's a gift you'll give and receive. Contact Legacy Park resident Allyson Sicard at asicard@afs.org or fill out a hosting interest form at to start the process. a Life With Kids Is Busy! We Work On Your Schedule! a WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS (Saturday & Sunday) & SAME DAY SICK VISITS aearly MORNING APPOINTMENTS KennesawPediatrics.com Once-A-Year Pest Control Quarterly Pest Control Complete Termite Protection Rodent Control/Moisture Control Clearance Letters JUST FOR TEENS: Acne Asthma Stress Sick Visits Sports Physicals Emotional Health Healthy Weight Hormonal Changes 10 School & Community News

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12 Clubs & Committees Legacy LEGACY PARK SHARKS The Legacy Park Swim Team ended a great swimming season. Tommy Cellini did a great job as head coach assisted by Thomas Locke, Eric Ramos, Kelly Riedesel and Stephen Taylor as junior coaches. Our swimmers participated in five meets competing against swimmers from other Cobb County Teams. We took 23 swimmers to the Patti Wilder County Qualifying meet where six of our swimmers continued to the Georgia State meet in Gainesville, Georgia placing in the top ten individually. We are so proud of our swimmers this year as they worked tirelessly to improve their strokes, technique and swimming speed. This year s 2013 Award winners for our team are as follows: Legacy Award: Kelly Riedesel Coaches Award : Maddie Arnold Rookie Award: Amelia McCarthy We would like to thank our team Sponsors Kennesaw Pediatrics and OM Graphic Design for supporting our sports program this year! We also would like to thank all our swim team parents we could not have hosted swim meets without all of your support and volunteer hours! Thank you! DR. FIXIT, PhD Professional Home Dabbler No Job Too Small, Just Call MICHAEL COOPER Your Satisfaction - Our Concern Non-Smoker Insured Non-Drinker Decks Maintenance Painting Woodworking Installation Assembling Repairs Carpentry Park Active Adults 55+ September 2013 Italy's landscape is dotted with inspirational cathedrals, basilicas, palazzos, world famous statues, fountains and sprawling piazzas. It's Roman Aqueducts, Colosseum, Pantheon and Forum are considered to be some of the world's most impressive engineering achievements. It's the home of such early great thinkers as Galileo, St. Thomas Aquinas and Michiavelli. It's also the steward of many priceless Renaissance treasures by acclaimed painters and sculptors, such as Botticelli, Donatello, Bernini, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. And yet, more notably, it regards "pranzo"...lunch as the most important meal of the day! Indeed! Lunch, often lasting for hours, is considered by native Italians to be a standing tradition for gathering and socializing with friends and family. Members gave their unanimous thumbs on August 14th while dining on pastas, salads, and sweet desserts. Chianti wine bottles on red checkered tablecloths transformed the Clubhouse into a quaint bistro, while in the background Italian operas and Neapolitan songs serenaded members. Congratulations to all the members for being so knowledgeable about Italy's culture, history and landmarks in the fun trivia game! On August 2nd a few members went to a luau dinner and dance sponsored by OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. OLLI offeres classes for seniors through the Kennesaw State University College of Continuing and Professional Education. Pop the champagne and blow out the candles! We are turning 5! On September 20th the club will be marking an important milestone in the history of the club. We will be celebrating our 5th Anniversary with a formal catered dinner and entertainment at the Clubhouse. It promises to be not only enjoyable but also a nostalgic evening for both old and new members. For further information about the club please contact Lourdes Reluzco and Nancy Ertel at LPAA55Activities@ hotmail.com or call Lourdes at or Nancy at You can also view us on Facebook.com too. We will be meeting at the Clubhouse on the following dates: September 7:00 pm November 12:00 pm* October 7:00 pm December 7:00 pm ** *Corrected time ** Revised time

13 MAYOR S CORNER SEPTEMBER 2013 Hello, Neighbors! It s budget time for our city government, and the City Council has voted to leave Kennesaw s millage rate for 2013/2014 unchanged so homeowners and businesses will see stability. So again this year, we ve challenged City Manager Steve Kennedy and his staff to offer up a plan that maintains our current service levels even though our tax collections are still declining. The good news is that the rate of decline has slowed considerably and we re optimistic that this will be the last year of the downward trend. Thanks to the superlative efforts of our community development team, business growth in our city continues to improve, which will have a very positive impact on our local economy in terms of job creation and revenue generation. Several noteworthy development projects downtown are in various stages of completion. They include the recently opened Burgerfi Restaurant on Main Street, the Lazy Guys Distillery on Moon Station Road, and the Adore Bridal Boutique at Moon Station and Main. We re also excited to see the openings of the new facility housing the Metro Bank at Cobb Parkway and Kennesaw Due West and the Main Street Pharmacy at North Main and Jiles. Several other industrial and commercial projects are also in progress. It s great to see this level of activity and we re looking forward to watching the development unfold. This month features several great events on our streets and in our parks. Saturday, September 7 begins with the Great Locomotive Chase 5K race at 7:30 am with proceeds benefitting the Southern Museum. It s the 4th race in the Kennesaw Grand Prix series which takes place downtown and through Swift-Cantrell Park. Once you ve gotten your exercise, you ll have the opportunity to sample all kinds of tasty offerings at the Taste of Kennesaw, guilt-free! On September 21, take your dog to Swift-Cantrell Park from 9 am noon for the third annual Paws in the Park Kennesaw sponsored by Dreamland Pet Memorial Center and hosted by Keep Kennesaw Beautiful. The purpose of the event is to focus attention on responsible pet ownership, and it will feature service dog demonstrations and vendors offering free samples of pet products, discounts on services, and even adoption opportunities. Find details at pawsintheparkkennesaw.com. It s the perfect time of the year to enjoy outdoor activities, so don t forget to check out the food trucks on Monday evenings at Dinner at the Depot and pick up some fresh veggies, fruit and other items at the Kennesaw Farmers Market in Adams Park every Tuesday morning. See you around town, Mark SWITCH TO HD Preferred Plus Triple Play $99.99 per month for 12 months (no contract required) LIGHTNING-FAST INTERNET UNLIMITED NATIONWIDE TALK & TEXT ADD HD DVR SERVICE AT NO ADDITONAL CHARGE FOR 12 MONTHS Call NOW for Exclusive Limited Time Offers: Dylon Ross / XFINITY TV $39.99 per month for 12 months *with 2 year contract THE BEST ON DEMAND EXPERIENCE THE MOST POPULAR TV SHOWS INCLUDES FOR 6 MONTHS

14 Legacy Park Youth Sports Legacy Park Youth Soccer We are looking forward to another great season of Youth Soccer in Legacy Park! Here are some important dates to put on your calenar: Season Start Date: September 14th NO GAME on September 28th Season Ending Date: November 9th End of Season Party: November 16th LEGACY PARK SPORTS Officially Sponsored by Kennesaw Pediatrics & The Teen Center for Adolescent Health at Kennesaw Pediatrics Saturday Thank you to our official sponsor Kennesaw Pediatrics & The Teen Center for Adolescent Heath at Kennesaw Pediatrics! NOW There s A New Kid On The Block We re dedicated to bringing you caring, personalized, old fashioned service and a whole lot more! 3070 North Main Street / Kennesaw, GA Conveniently located at the corner of Jiles & Main Street (former CVS location) Saturday Legacy Park Neighbor Discount Buy Any One Item, Get Another of that Same Item for 1/2 price with your Legacy Park ID* *Discount applies to the highest priced item in your transaction. Offer good only with coupon. Excludes Tobacco Products and Prescription Drugs. Offer expires 9/30/2013. OPEN Divorce Custody Child Support Adoptions GAME OVER PEST SOLUTIONS Got bugs...it s GAME OVER! family law Daryl L. Kidd, P.C. Selected As One of Atlanta s Family Super Lawyers! Over 30 Years Trial Experience Custody & Support Revisions Restraining Orders Paternity Family Violence PEST TERMITE MOSQUITO WILDLIFE Pest Control Special - Initial Service $29.95 Free Estimates $58 Quarterly Regular Service 10% OFF Termite Control 10% OFF Wildlife 27 Years Experience If pests come back so do we...at NO CHARGE! Ralph Gambrel, Owner rgambrel@gameoverpest.com Same Day Service

15 FIRST AID/CPR CLASS LEGACY PARK RESIDENTS Do you know exactly what to do in case of a medical emergency (administering First /Aid CPR)? If yes, have you taken a refresher course in the past two years? If you answered no to either question than you will want to register for this potentially life-saving course. A First Aid/CPR class will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 9am-12 pm at Primrose School of Kennesaw North. The class covers proper care for infants, children and adults who may need emergency assistance. The cost of this 3-hour class is $25.00 and is due within five days of enrollment. At the conclusion of the class you will receive your certification card, good for two years. 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 or stop by the school in person. When registering via mail please include the names of the registrants, phone numbers, and addresses for confirmation. If you have questions please call or Lisa Soukup at KennesawNorth@gmail.com Hello Neighbor. Main Street Pharmacy is NOW OPEN. Your caring neighborhood pharmacy, coffee & pastry bar, meeting space, gift shop and general store all in one! Legacy Park Special Get a coupon for 20% OFF your total store purchase with any new or transferred prescription & with your Legacy Park ID* *Tobacco Products and Prescription Drugs excluded. Offer expires September 30, North Main Street / Kennesaw, GA Conveniently located at the corner of Jiles & Main Street (former CVS location) Yard of The Month September November 2013 Winners Annandale Willowmere Trace - The Bitner Family Bellingrath Bellingrath Main -The Peykoff Family Carillon Carillon Trace - The Alarcon Family Gramercy Chastain Pointe - The Martin Family Highcroft Brighton Way - The Scott Family Kentmere Shelbourne Trace - The Rucker Family Lullwater Langley Close - The Wilson Family Madison Collier Trace - The Carlberg Family Northgate Chesapeake Trace - The Nichols Family Olmsted Dorchester Walk - The McLeod Family Palisades Butterstream Way - The Lacy Family Revere Brandywine Rd - The Gorsuch Family Winterthur Greensward View - The El Farnawany Family Sponsored by: 14 Congratulations to the Bitner family of Annandale winner of a gift card from Guston s Grille! Stacy Corley, REALTOR & Legacy Park Neighbor Now with 2 Locations! Kennesaw & Woodstock

16 11 April 2011 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Covenants Mtg. 3 LP Networking 4 5 Soccer Coach 6 HOA office 7 Labor Day HOA Office Closed 7 pm / Clubhouse September 2013 Northgate Bd. Mtg. 7 pm / HOA Office Training 6 pm - 9 pm Open 9 am - 11 am Low Cost Pet Vaccinations 1 pm / Amphitheater 8 9 Story Time 10 LP Networking 11 Activities Comm Cinema Saturday Board Meeting 19 Garage Sale 20 Garage Sale 21 LP Networking Story Time am / Clubhouse Board Planning Session 6:30 pm / Clubhouse 10 am / Clubhouse Speaker Education Comm. 7 pm / clubhouse ARC Meeting / 7pm LP Networking Mtg. 7 pm / Clubhouse Mtg. / 7 pm Clubhouse 10 am - 2 pm Active Adults 5 year Anniversary 7 pm / Clubhouse Amphitheater / Dusk Soccer Season Starts 8 am - 2 pm 28 Picnic In The Park 4:30 pm / Town Green Ace Out Cancer 6 pm - 11 pm

17 Legacy Park MUST Summer Lunch Program Thank You and Final Numbers My piece of bread only belongs to me when I know that everyone else has a share, and that no one starves while I eat. ~Leo Tolstoy Third time s charm, neighbors! The third annual Legacy Park MUST Summer Lunch Initiative in the Legacy Park Clubhouse got it done! On May 9th, ALL of the 2,000 children in Cobb County registered with MUST were provided a lunch by Legacy Park. The MUST flier states, Few things are as important as feeding a hungry child. You and your neighbors worked together to do something VERY IMPORTANT! Here are the grand totals: 20 teams 200+ participants 2199 sandwiches 2001 lunch bags Every bag and every sandwich counts! MUST set a goal of serving 2,000 meals in Cobb County each day over the summer. When you look at the numbers, our accomplishment is no coincidence. Once again, Legacy Park s generosity and teamwork made it possible. Thank you so much to all who participated. Be sure to save the date for next year s initiative on WEDNESDAY, May 28th, 2014.For more information on the Summer Lunch Program and the many other programs that MUST is involved in, please visit their website at mustministries.org.

18 Financial Update In order to fund expenses for maintenance and upgrades of Legacy Park, annual assessments must be levied against each property. Our yearly 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 August 19, 2013, 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 August 19, 2013 the delinquent amount is a follows: LP Assessments $125,464 NG Assessments $ 45,689 Late Fees & Interest $ 83,492 Legal Fees $ 89,732 Violation Fines $ 86,656 Lease Fees $ 1,785 Initiation Fees $ 570 $433,387 As of August 17, 2012 the delinquent amount is as follows: LP Assessments $113,905 NG Assessments $ 45,722 Late Fees & Interest $ 77,339 Legal Fees $ 89,417 Violation Fines $ 75,227 Lease Fees $ 1,250 Initiation Fees $ 1,195 $404,056 Legacy Park 2805 Amhurst Way 2831 Amhurst Way 4009 Annandale Main 4030 Annandale Main 4034 Annandale Main 3607 Bancroft Main 3609 Bancroft Main 2696 Blairsden Place 3516 Brandywine Road 4305 Brighton Court 4267 Brighton Way 4277 Brighton Way 4292 Brighton Way 4294 Brighton Way 3898 Butterstream Way 4252 Chastain Pointe 3728 Christine Street 3907 Collier Trace 3920 Collier Trace 3006 Cranbrook Walk 3007 Cranbrook Walk 3026 Cranbrook Walk 4010 Dorchester Walk 3027 Fairhaven Ridge 3037 Fairhaven Ridge 3779 Harris Boulevard 3173 Hartness Way 4139 Havenwood Court 4222 Highcroft Main 2306 Holden Way 2324 Holden Way 2343 Holden Way 3110 Kirkwood Drive 3119 Kirkwood Drive 3174 Kirkwood Drive 3790 Kirkwood Run 3829 Kirkwood Run 3042 Langley Close 3964 Lullwater Main 3907 Madison Bend 3992 Madison Main 3948 Marquette Way 3955 Marquette Way 3820 Mast Court 2947 Monrovia Trail 4276 Monticello Way 4300 Monticello Way 2622 Morningside Trail 4018 Palisades Main 3804 Seattle Place 3815 Seattle Place 4318 Sentinel Place 4328 Sentinel Place 4346 Sentinel Place 4351 Sentinel Place 4057 Willowmere Pointe 4045 Willowmere Trace Northgate 2693 Chadwick Lane 2701 Chadwick Lane 4303 Chesapeake Trace 4327 Chesapeake Trace 4332 Chesapeake Trace 4422 High Gate Drive 4423 High Gate Drive 4428 High Gate Drive 4437 High Gate Drive 4454 High Gate Drive 4459 High Gate Drive 4463 High Gate Drive 4465 High Gate Drive 4477 High Gate Drive 4479 High Gate Drive 4491 High Gate Drive 4493 High Gate Drive 2714 Northgate Way 2733 Northgate Way 2739 Northgate Way 2750 Northgate Way 2775 Northgate Way 2782 Northgate Way 4359 Richmond Place REMINDER: Please remember that you must carry your Legacy Park picture ID with your 2013 sticker on it when you are on Legacy Park s property. If you don t have it, you will be asked to leave! Thank you for your cooperation! Legacy Park Resident Address LET S ALL Keep Kennesaw Beautiful by Remembering to RECYCLE! Age Group Neighborhood Name Legacy Park HOA, 4201 Legacy Park Blvd., Kennesaw, GA 30144, (770) Financial Update

19 NORTHGATE NEWS If you were not able to attend this quarter s open meeting, and have questions about the Quick Reference Sheet, please check out the link to the presentation that was given at the meeting on the private site for more information. And as always, the Board welcomes all questions/concerns. Our next open meeting will be November 7th, however homeowners are welcome at every meeting on the 1st Thursday of each month. LIKE Us On Facebook: Northgate at Legacy Park HOA NEWSLETTER INFORMATION For information about advertising in the Legacy Park Town Herald, please call or , or townherald@legacypark.org Ad space is limited; scheduled ads are due by the 15th of the month (January - October) and the 10th of the month (November - December). Information about advertising is also available online at: The deadline for articles for the October 2013 issue is Tuesday, September 10th. Articles should be sent to: townherald@legacypark.org The advertisements contained herein are paid advertisements. The information is provided by the service provider. The Legacy Park HOA makes no specific recommendations for any particular company, individual, or service. LEGACY PARK CONTACT INFORMATION HOA Board Members President, Nimesh Patel...nimesh.patel@legacypark.org Vice President, Bob Mulligan...bob.mulligan@legacypark.org 2nd Vice President, Tim Smith...tim.smith@legacypark.org Secretary, Lisa Ashmeade...lisa.ashmeade@legacypark.org Treasurer, Allen Massey...allen.massey@legacypark.org HOA Office, 4201 Legacy Park Circle HOA Main Office HOA Fax Property Manager, Lisa Neff...propertymanager@legacypark.org Office Assistant, Danielle Denton...officeassistant@legacypark.org Activities Director, Trasey Welton...activitiesdirector@legacypark.org Covenant Enforcement, Joanne Weaver... covenantenforcement@legacypark.org Leasing Enforcement, Doug Jones...leasing@legacypark.org Clubhouse Rentals...clubhouse@legacypark.org Town Herald Editor, Tracey Viars...townherald@legacypark.org Legacy Park Website - Kennesaw Police Department (Non-Emergency) Committees & Groups Active Adults 55+, Lillian Goulet...tigerl3011@comcast.net Activities Committee...OPEN Amenities Committee, Tony Taylor...shark.taylor@comcast.net Boy Scout Troop Cub Scout Pack 002, Pat May... cubmaster@pack002.com Education Committee, Mike Sansone...lphoaedu@yahoo.com Election Committee, Mary Lee Tripoli...mltripoli814@aol.com Finance Committee, Peter Carpey...pcarpey@comcast.net Landscape Committee, Connie Kunzeman...landscape@legacypark.org Marketing Committee, Holly Cavanaugh...marketing@legacypark.org Rental Advisory Committee...OPEN Sports Leagues LP Sports Director, Candace Cole...sports@legacypark.org Adult Soccer...lpadultsoccer@gmail.com Youth Coach Pitch & Tball Directors:...Open Youth Soccer, Christine Tureta...cntureta@comcast.net Swim Team...legacyparksharks@yahoo.com Tennis Committee...tennis@legacypark.org Tennis Pro Office, Adam Grandstaff... agrandstaff@comcast.net Junior Tennis Director, Darrio Williams...darriostennis@aol.com Newsletter Information19

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