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grassy section of yard between the sidewalk and road. “Why do you do that? Don’t you know dog$&%* is biodegradable? Just leave it and let it feed the grass.” Neighbor-X, being a kind-hearted and thoughtful person, gently explains that a banana peel is biodegradable, and an apple core is biodegradable and a tuna fish sandwich is
biodegradable, and yet neighbors generally don’t throw those items onto another neighbor’s lawn—even if it is just that little skinny patch of grass between the street and the sidewalk. Then in one last friendly effort to help his fellow neighbor finally Get It, Neighbor-X employs the extra-lung capacity achieved by bending over when walking the dog and in an enthusiastic football fan voice, shouts: “Biodegradable???...C’MON MAN!!!”
So now un-named neighbor finally understands all the great benefits of picking up after their dog and has begun a new New Year’s resolution to be sure each and every time un-named dog bakes its little loaf of love on a lawn, a quick cardio-healthy scoop will immediately follow. Hooray to ALL thoughtful neighbors!
The moral of this tall tale… Please pick-up after your pet.
Thank You.
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
By Vineet RohatgiKeep up to date on safety issues in the
neighborhood. Now, it is easier than ever!Follow us on twitter @RabcWatch or on
our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/RabcWatch.
It’s the same information in both locations, so just choose the way you want to connect. You’ll get the latest and greatest information regarding safety and neighborhood watch activities!
PET CORNER“Biodegradable…C’mon Man!!!”
So here it is, February already. February often means New Year’s Resolutions are long, long forgotten and pro football’s final game, The Super Bowl™. In an effort to pay homage to those two happenings, I thought I’d combine them in a Pet’s Corner article. My apologies in advance if the attempt doesn’t score with our loyal readers J.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: PICK-UP AFTER YOUR DOG FOR
HEALTH BENEFITS…So neighbor-X who has a dog-Y and has
finally been persuaded to faithfully walk doggy with a plastic bag in pocket…or tied to leash…to bend over and reach all the way down to the ground to pick up Rover’s football-shaped feces. Not only does this little bit of effort add to the cardiovascular health of neighbor-X, it also adds to the overall health of every person and pet in the Ranch at Brushy Creek. Hooray! Thank You neighbor-X and congratulations on keeping your resolution. Now neighbor-X is really feeling good!
The next day neighbor-X runs into an un-named neighbor who is also walking his/her un-named dog. As they walk together doggy does the doo-doo and neighbor-X quickly takes action to scoop up the pop into the plastic bag. Un-named neighbor scoffs at that effort as un-named dog drops a load onto the
Happy Valentine's Day!
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BOARD & MANAGEMENTRBC PROPERTY MANAGER Randy Vogel .................................................... 512-502-7506 ...........................................Randy.Vogel@Goodwintx.com
RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK HOA BOARDDeerrick Matlock, [email protected] Rohatgi, Vice President [email protected] Jimenez, Treasurer ......................... [email protected] Manning, Secretary ..... [email protected] Contine, Member At Large ................................................. .................................................blake@pioneerdevelopment.netFred Herdman, Advisory Member [email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:Architectural Committee Derrick Matlock [email protected] Committee Byron Stephens [email protected]
Public Relations Committee Erin Lundie [email protected] Committee Byron Stephens [email protected]
Social Committee ...........................................................................VACANT Neighborhood Watch Vineet Rohatgi [email protected]
NEWSLETTER INFOEditor Erin Lundie ....................................erin.lundie@gmail.comPublisher Peel, Inc. ...................... www.PEELinc.com, 512-263-9181 [email protected], 512-263-9181
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BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDSRELAX MATTRESS: Your fellow Round Rock neighbor has opened a NEW Mattress Store in Round Rock! Relax Mattress is located next to Gatti-land off I35 and Sam Bass Rd. Teacher, Military, EMS, Fire and Police discount! WWW.RELAXMATTRESS.NET Call RYAN CHRISTIAN @ 512-388-3000 Locally Owned and Operated.
CONDOLENCESPets Corner would like to extend our condolences to the Raines
family on Wilderness Path, whose long time family companion, Titan—a 107 lbs, 12 year old, very sweet German Shepherd rescue—succumb to cancer December 2011.
Remember, you can submit your pet photos to [email protected] and see color photos of neighborhood pets at www.DebbyandMike.com .
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Pets Corner- (Continued from Cover Page)
Three Steps to SuccessYour pet needs dental care - regular, professional care from your
veterinarian, as well as care at home from you. The American Veterinary Dental Society recommends that pet owners follow three basic steps:• STEP 1: Take your pet to the veterinarian for a dental exam. Don’t
wait for his annual checkup if you suspect a problem.• STEP 2: Begin a dental care regimen at home. Your veterinarian
can suggest steps that may include brushing your pet’s teeth. One of the most convenient and effective ways to combat oral disease is feeding specially formulated foods proven effective in combating plaque and tartar buildup. The Seal of Acceptance from the Veterinary Oral Health Council, an organization initiated by the American Veterinary Dental Society to guide consumers, appears on products that meet defined standards for plaque and tartar control in dogs and cats. For further information on the VOHC or their product standards, visit www.vohc.org.
• STEP 3: Schedule regular veterinary checkups. These are essential in helping your veterinarian monitor the progress of your pet’s dental health routine. Your veterinary health care team can help you schedule the appropriate visits.
Info courtesy of www.PetDental.com .PS- February also has Valentine’s Day…Don’t Forget to Love Your
Valentine Pets, too!PPS- Here’s A Helpful Graphic I created to Remind us of this
month’s Hot Topics J ENJOY!
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EASTER EGG HUNT• Saturday, March 31• 10 am-1 pm• Ranch Trails Park
Make plans to HOP on over to our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! An morning of fun filled activities! Take your picture with the Easter Bunny! A Toys ‘R’ Us Gift Card in each age group!
THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP!
___ Donate unfilled plastic eggs filled . Please drop off your eggs to 3804 Juniper Hills. Donations are needed no later than Saturday, March 17h.
___ Stuff eggs for the event - If you are interested in helping stuff eggs for this event please contact Patti Salzman at [email protected]
If you’d like to volunteer and help make this event a success, please contact Patti Salzman @ [email protected]. Your donations and participation help make these events a success! Thanks for your help!
NEIGHBOR SPOTLIGHT1. Name: Candace Lambert2. How long have you lived in the neighborhood? Exactly one
year this month.3. Occupation: Interior Designer4. Family: Husband Mike, son Josh 22 here in Austin, son Jacob
19 at college in New York, daughter 17 a senior in high school.5. Favorite thing about Austin / Cedar Park: Love the laid back
style, I can wear flip flops to just about any event!6. Favorite restaurant: Too many to list… If it makes a good
margarita, then it’s one of my favorites!7. Thing you are most proud of: Seeing the gift of servitude in
each of my children. 8. Hobbies: Volunteering, spending time with my husband,
throwing parties and mastering the game of tennis…and I’m addicted to Angry Birds.
9. One thing people don’t know about you: I’m really shy, in spite of what you heard.
10. What is the first thing you’d do if you won the lottery? Start designing a new home of course! One where I can easily fit a pool in the backyard!
11. I wish I’d listened when my parents told me…to not marry so young the first time at 20 yrs old.
12. If you had $10,000 to give away, how would you do it? I would use it to relocate victims of Domestic Violence and their children.
13. Why were you given your name? It was between Angel and Candace…my Mom said I was too chubby to be Angel…so Candace it was.
14. If you could develop a super power, what would it be? To be fast like Superman, I’m too slow at everything. I have my own style and pace.
15. Beach resort, mountain retreat, or cruise? Mountain Retreat definitely. Better scenery and smells.
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CHEERS for Children Mardi Gras Style
WINE, SCOTCH AND FOOD TASTING• February 23, 2012 6:30 – 9:00pm• Twin Creeks Country Club• Benefits Dell Children’s Medical Center
Northwest Austin Circle of Friends presents our 13th Annual CHEERS for Children event benefiting Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. This exciting event, a premier wine, scotch, and food tasting, will be held Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:30 to 9:00 pm at Twin Creeks Country Club (3201 Twin Creeks Club Drive, Cedar Park, 78613), nestled in the lovely hill country setting between northwest Austin and Cedar Park.
Your are invited to join us for a fun and exciting Mardi Gras celebration filled with premier wines, single
malt scotches, delicious cuisine from local restaurants, funky jazz music on the veranda and complimentary Mardi Gras beads - all included in the ticket price - as well as live and silent auctions with unique and tempting items. Don your masks and costumes (if
you dare), and join the fun – all for a good cause! Tickets are $55 in advance ($65 at the door).
100% of funds raised benefit Dell Children’s Medical Center and are directed to The Texas Child Study Center, the mental health program at DCMC.
For more information or to purchase tickets online go to DellChildrensCircleofFriends.org (listed under “upcoming events”) or contact
Elliott Weir, Chairman NWA COF, at [email protected] or 922-2231.
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money to fund research and education for breast cancer as well as provide outreach services to those affected by it. 2012 will mark our 7th year in this fight against breast cancer. To date, we have raised over $600,000 for breast cancer awareness, research and direct support for survivors. In 2012, Team Tiara will begin directly funding research into metastatic breast cancer. This is an under-funded area of research where we need to have a lasting impact. Men and women do not die when their cancer is confined to their breasts. We lose them when that cancer spreads to their bones, liver, lungs, brain and other organs -- robbing them of time with their families and friends. This is the heart-breaking side of breast cancer, and an area of research we need to be a part of.
Our goal is to raise $100,000 in 2012, specifically targeted to metastatic breast cancer research. SO WE are excited to announce that www.pinktober365.com launched January 1. This new website will profile 365 pink warriors -- survivors, walkers, researchers, and advocates. We want to hear your story, whether you are a fighter, survivor, family or friend affected by breast cancer. Go to www.pinktober365.com to share your story or obtain more information. Team Tiara would be honored to hear from you.
FUNNY,You don’t look like a grandmother• Lois Wyse, Sheilah Rae & Robert Waldman• Hill Country Community Theatre• 4003 FM 2147 W. Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657• 830-798-8944• February 16-26• Adults $20/Students $9• TH-SAT @ 7:30• SUN @ 2:15
Granny gets the glory in this musical comedy at the Hill Country Community Theatre, but more than a celebratory valentine to grandmas, this is a show about all of us. The play boasts a musical score that is both gutsy and gorgeous mixed with dialogue that is both smart and clever which will leave you smiling, reflecting and remembering. Grandmother sure isn’t what she used to be, but the more she changes, the more she stays the same. Inside, a glossily turned out grandma is overflowing with awe and wonder and a pushover for the beauty and delight of the miracle that is her grandchild.
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