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Water treated, pool ready

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After cleaning and sweeping the pool area and removing tarps from the pools themselves, crews expended effort toward getting the water fit for bathing. That involved removing leaves, sweeping the surface of the pool plaster, getting pumps and filters running, and starting to get the pool chemistry where it needs to be.

Robert Pratt, Protector of Pool Maintenance, ran the pool cleaning robot throughout the week, and drew up new maintenance logs and directions. They are included here, and should be seen as the latest supplement to the standing Haversham manual.

Help came in to work on the furnace during the week, and on Saturday, May 22, the chemistry was pronounced fit for human bathing.

Pool area cleaned

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Pulling pool tarp free
Haversham neighbors drag tarp away for cleaning

Residents gathered the morning of May 15 to wake the community pool from its winter sleep.  In preparation for the process, Joe Elmore ran a small sump pump earlier in the week to drain away rain water that had ponded atop the pool tarp.

Before pulling the tarp off the pool, Haversham neighbors spent time collecting up leaves and trash, sweeping out the party house, returning dirt to the water line trench, cleaning off furniture, and generally getting all ready for the summer season. Families participating included the Alfords, Ellises, Reddicks, Elmores, Halls, Pratts, Garcia-Rakiey family, and Storrs.

After they were removed from their respective pools, each tarp had to be pressure sprayed to  remove dirt and slime, and then they had to be spread out to dry (maybe the most challenging part). Then came the process of getting the pool ready for human occupation.

May party goes Hawaiian

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New Haversham residents Glen and Inetta Reddell called for a Hawaiian theme, and Haversham neighbors gathered at the pool and party house  May 31 found themselves on an island  complete with birds, balloons, and a buffet of treats ranging from tropical to Texas. The occasion was the first association party of the 2014 season, and the “Grand Opening” of the Haversham pool.

Residents were joined at the event by their own family members and a few close friends. Joe kept the smoker going all day so that those who cared to could partake of ribs, brisket, and anything else that might be seared over a fire. Association members brought salads, sides, and desserts. Glen and Inetta came dressed in faux grass skirts as a final touch to all the decorations that helped foster the island theme.

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Water well drilled

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Well drilling rig
Zars Pump and Drilling Service at work in Haversham

On April 11 Zars Pump and Drilling Service drilled and capped a well for the Haversham Club. Within days, the well was serving the Haversham community. Drillers found water at 50 feet and drilled the well down to 100. The work represented fulfillment of months of research and negotiations entered into by the Haversham Board of  Directors punctuated by two polls of voting members.

The well drilling concept was born in part as a response to the increasing cost of water from the city and threats of increasing drought restrictions. Some of the fallout to Haversham resulting from the prolonged drought and watering restrictions have included that the common areas have not been watered for the last two years, and cost of starting up the pool and keeping it filled have increased appreciably.

The board did preliminary research and obtained bids, which were presented to the membership at the annual meeting in January. An assessment was approved. In the meantime, the low bidder on the project failed to deliver. New bids were obtained, a new poll was taken, and President Hall cornered the Zars drilling team who happened to be in the area, and got another bid.

The deal was sealed in short order, and the drilling crews came into the Haversham compound on April 10. Work was speedily done, and the well water has been used to keep the pool full and to water the common areas.

Balloons abound

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Even though the theme was Hawaiian, standard party balloons abounded at the May 31 social for Haversham. Inetta Reddell coordinated the social and did the decorations. for more pictures and a more complete story, see the main story on the pool opening and Haversham social. Neighbors brought side dishes and desserts while Joe Elmore smoked ribs, brisket, and anything else that looked like meat.

Double meeting scheduled July 7

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A meeting of the Shareholders of The Haversham Club, a Texas non-profit corporation, will be held on July 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Haversham Club Party House to consider a proposed plan for the distribution of all assets of The Haversham Club to the The Haversham Club, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation. All property owners in the Haversham Addition are shareholders of The Haversham Club, with each lot having one vote. Only shareholders in good standing are entitled to vote. A property owner unable to be present may vote by written proxy. Likewise, all property owners in the Haversham Addition are members of The Haversham Club, Inc.  The transfer of property to The Haversham Club, Inc. is for the primary purpose of protecting individual members from personal liability.

Following the meeting of The Haversham Club, a meeting of The Haversham Club, Inc. will attend to regular business of that entity.

Annual meeting May 5

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Save this date: Cinco de Mayo!
Our annual membership meeting will conclude with a potluck at the party house Saturday, May 5. The meeting will start at 11:00 a.m. and will include several matters of business and annual election of officers. Remember, officer nominations from the floor are always welcome.
The following potluck assignments have been made, according to members’ addresses.
  • Flint Ave. = disposable plates, cutlery, and desserts
  • Gary Avenue =  drinks, ice, and disposable cups
  • 42nd Street = the napkins, salad/bread
  • 40th Street = vegetables/casseroles
  • Haversham will provide the barbecue

Pool area cleanup planned March 31

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June 2011 pool part
Haversham Pool Party

Blessed by unseasonably warm weather and positive readings from pecan trees and mesquite, neighbors have already been thinking about pool parties. The Haversham Board of Directors Thursday set 10 a.m. Saturday, March 31, as the time to start the process for reopening the community pool.

Saturday’s agenda calls for cleanup around the pool area, repair of the pool pumps and filters and routine pre-opening maintenance and preparations. When pumps and filters are repaired and working, then pool vacuuming and new season chemical loading will begin. After chlorine and pH levels stabilize in satisfactory ranges, the pool can be declared fit for human occupation. That is expected to take 1-2 weeks after the pumps and filters are restored.

Pool repairs underway

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They looked like aliens from some B movie, and they descended on the pool area early Friday morning. Instead of ray guns, they toted jackhammers, pneumatic drills, shovels, chisels, and all kinds of low-tech weaponry. Apparently, earth’s atmosphere was toxic to them, because they wore masks that covered their faces. For helmets they wore safari hats.

masked men
Masked and helmeted creatures chip away plaster from the pool.

For most of the daylight hours on Friday, they chipped away at plaster, hauling chunks away in barrows and trailers. By sunset, there was little left but gunite and a few scraps and chips here and there. About a half dozen men worked on the pool with the intent to finish work on plaster removal Friday so they could do the new plastering on Saturday. Within a few hours of re-plastering, the process of refilling the pool can begin.  It is expected to take 2-3 days to complete filling the pool, which must begin slowly. The pool service will come in after the pool is filled and start the process of cleaning and clarifying the water, getting the pumps up, etc. The intent is to have the pool ready for use by Memorial Day.

May 23: Plastering was completed Saturday afternoon (May 21), and filling water commenced at 6 p.m. Progress was slow, so Gary and Charlotte Blaiss ran a hose from their house to the pool. Based on Sunday evening water levels, Edwards Pool Service was told we’d be ready for their work to begin on Monday evening. Edwards will start the pumps, shock the pool, and start up filters with the intent that the pool will be ready for bathers by the end of the week.

Roberts elected Haversham president

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Steve White suggested he step aside as president after serving several consecutive years. White was first elected president of Haversham in 2007, and he stepped aside at the annual Haversham meeting May 7, 2011. Brook Roberts was elected president. Gary Blaiss and Randy Reddick agreed to stay on as treasurer and secretary, respectively. The following slate of officers was elected:

  1. President, Brook Roberts
  2. Vice President, Jared Hall
  3. Treasurer, Gary Blaiss
  4. Secretary, Randy Reddick
  5. Parliamentarian. Joe Elmore

Minutes of the entire meeting are posted in the members’ section.