October Newsletter 2019
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SHORT STORY
The Anxious Leaf
From: The Child’s Garden Story

Once upon a time a little leaf was heard to sigh and cry, as leaves often do when a gentle wind is about. And the twig said, "What is the matter, little leaf?" And the leaf said, "The wind just told me that one day it would pull me off and throw me down to die on the ground!"

The twig told it to the branch on which it grew, and the branch told it to the tree. And when the tree heard it, it rustled all over, and sent back word to the leaf, "Do not be afraid. Hold on tightly, and you shall not go till you want to."

And so the leaf stopped sighing, but went on nestling and singing. Every time the tree shook itself and stirred up all its leaves, the branches shook themselves, and the little twig shook itself, and the little leaf danced up and down merrily, as if nothing could ever pull it off. And so it grew all summer long, till October.

And when the bright days of autumn came the little leaf saw all the leaves around becoming very beautiful. Some were yellow and some scarlet, and some striped with both colors. Then it asked the tree what it meant. And the tree said, "All these leaves are getting ready to fly away, and they have put on these beautiful colors because of joy."

Then the little leaf began to want to go, too, and grew very beautiful in thinking of it, and when it was very gay in color it saw that the branches of the tree had no bright color in them, and so the leaf said, "O branches! Why are you lead-color and we golden?"

"We must keep on our work-clothes, for our life is not done - but your clothes are for holiday, because your tasks are over," said the branches.

Just then a little puff of wind came, and the leaf let go, without thinking of it, and the wind took it up and turned it over and over, and whirled it like a spark of fire in the air, and then it dropped gently down under the edge of the fence, among hundreds of leaves, and fell into a dream, and it never woke up to tell what it dreamed about.
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Candidate Forum
Thursday, Oct. 3rd
HSB Resort Yacht Club Ballroom
5:30 PM- 7:00 PM
(please park at the HSB Resort Hotel and take the shuttle to the Yacht Club- shuttle service will begin at 4:30 PM)
Candidates for the Horseshoe Bay mayor and city council positions will present their platforms on Thursday, October 3 at the HSB Resort Yacht Club Ballroom.

Reagan Lambert and Cynthia Clinesmith are running for mayor.

Randy Rives, Frank Hosea and Linda Burling are running for HSB city council.

Each candidate will have the opportunity to share their vision for the future of the city at the forum.

Moderators of the forum will be Doug Sanders and Dana Rushing.

The public will be offered the opportunity when they arrive at the forum to write questions for the candidates. Sanders and Rushing will present the public's questions to the candidates, time permitting.
Questions will not be taken from the floor.
Parking Lot Update
Completion Target Date: October 15, 2019
We are just as excited as everyone else for the completion of this project. We would like to offer a warm, heartfelt apology to all that have been impacted by the renovations done at Quail Point Lodge. The renovations began in the first week of July. Horseshoe Bay POA has a predicted date of completion of October 15, 2019.

Even though the parking lot has been completed, there are several other items that have yet to be completed and keeps us from allowing groups to resume. We ask that everyone try to remain patient in these last two weeks.
City Required Backflow Testing
The City requires backflow prevention devices to be installed anywhere there exists a connection that could allow tainted water into the City system or private plumbing. These devices are subject to testing by a qualified backflow prevention assembly tester upon installation. In many cases, they are subject to periodic tests later, as well.

Common locations where backflow presenters are required are swimming pool automatic refill lines, refill lines for garden ponds and decorative fountains, and landscape irrigation systems. We also require hose bibb vacuum breakers on all external faucets to prevent backflow from garden hoses.

Backflow devices must be considered β€œapproved,” which means they meet requirements of recognized plumbing standards organizations.
Plumbing Codes and State law dictate minimum standards for backflow prevention. Public water systems such as the City Utilities Department must meet or exceed the state standards and carry the responsibility for enforcing them.

Need more information!
Bill Teeter
Water Conservation Inspector
Phone: 830-598-9973
Yoga/Pilates
Yoga/ Pilates will not be returning to Quail Point Lodge in October. Look for the November Newsletter for theYoga/Pilates schedule.

As most of you already know, Dianne's surgery went well and she is taking time to recover.
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Marathon Bridge
Begins Wednesday, Oct. 2nd @ 12:30
Contact Debbie Engler for location 512-755-1450
Room for one more additional ladies' team!
Looking for subs! (no cost to the subs)
Debbie Engler has organized a new Ladies' Marathon Bridge Group. This is a Horseshoe Bay POA Sponsored event. Play at Quail Point Lodge or choose to play in the comfort of your home.

This group will only have one match a month. If you play the first Wednesday of every month between 12:30- 5:00 PM at Quail Point Lodge, please meet in the Lodge Room.
OR
If you are selecting to play in the home of a player, you will have the flexibility of choosing a day and time that works best for your game. We have room for one additional team of ladies. Also, we can add you to the sub list.

Email Debbie: dengler2@verizon.net
Call Debbie: 512-755-1450
Kick off the events with Lauren Friedman!

  • Book Signing and Author Talk
Friday, October 4, 4:00-5:00 PM
Marble Falls Library

  • Fashion Show
Thursday, October 10, 12 Noon- 2:00 PM
Marble Falls Library

Questions: Call Brittany Cavness 830-693-3023
marblefallslibrary.org

Marble Falls Public Library
Contact: Brittany Cavness
830-693-3023
marblefallslibrary.org
 
 
 
 
 
The Marble Falls Library presents our fall programming geared towards expanding the services and enrichment the library provides the community, attracting visitors and revenue to the area, and highlighting and strengthening our bonds with local affiliates.
 
The events kick off October 4th with an author talk and book signing, from 4-5 PM, by accomplished writer, illustrator, fashionista, and style blogger, Lauren Friedman. We are excited to be offering a platform for a big name author with a dedicated following. Friedman offers attendees the exciting opportunity to empower themselves through fashion and look good doing it!  The local Library Thrift Store will have items on display and sale at this event, showcasing their support of the library, and heightening excitement after the talk for visitors to continue shopping in the surrounding boutiques and stores. 
 
The eagerly awaited return of the Marble Falls Library Thrift Store Fashion Show will take place at the library on October 10th from 12- 2 PM. It is both a social event and a way to show the community how the library, thrift store, friends of the library board, and community all support and benefit one another.  Proceeds from the event fund the library and allow for increasingly innovative programming for our community.  We are eager to kick off these events and extend a wide welcome to our local patrons, visitors and surrounding areas to attend! 
Last Day to Register For Voting
Monday, Oct 7th
It's not too late! If you haven't registered to vote, click here .
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Early Voting- B egins on October 21st
and ends on November 1st. 
Click  HERE  for a list of polling places for
Early Voting and Election Day!
Llano County and Burnet County locations are listed!

(Early voting will not be held at Quail Point Lodge this year due to the renovations project still underway at that location)


HCM (Hill Country Memorial)
Tue. Nov 5th
12:00 PM - Lunch Provided
MUST RSVP! 866-421-4264
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Jingle Mingle
Tuesday, December 3
4:30- 6:45 PM
Quail Point Lodge
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Holidays are right around the corner....We are giving all local businesses an opportunity to utilize Quail Point Lodge to meet your holiday office/business event needs.

Call our office for more information on our *New* Office/Business Party Packages! Reserve your spot today!
(830)598-8795.
BINGO
Bingo will resume at Quail Point Lodge Thursday, November 14th. We are excited to see everyone there! More to come in the November Newsletter!
Holiday Extravaganza
Saturday, November 9th
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Quail Point Lodge
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Horseshoe Bay Property Owners' Association