ranch at brushy creek - january 2016

Copyright © 2016 Peel, Inc. The Ranch at Brushy Creek HOA Newsletter - January 2016 1

RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK

JANUARY 2016VOLUME 8 ISSUE 1



Meet the Flores family-Carolina, Leonardo, Isabella and Juan Pablo. They have been living

in this amazing neighborhood for 5 years! Photo by Erica Woodford Photography

COVER PHOTO

Do you take great photos?Would you like to see your photo published?

We are looking for great cover photos for upcoming December issue of the Ranch at Brushy Creek Newsletter.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION:Must have been taken in R@BC (some exceptions)

Be of High Resolutionm (240 dpi or higher)Prefer “portrait” orientation

ASSOCIATION MANAGER Celeste Starr Schulz ............. [email protected]

RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK HOA BOARDStale Bjordal ............................................................ President Scott Smith .................................................... Board MemberTheresa Galella ............................................... Board Member Angel Carter ................................................... Board Member

RBM BOARDCandace Lambert ........................................... Board Member

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:Pool Committee Byron Stephens [email protected] Committee Candace Lambert ........................... [email protected] ......................................... [email protected] Watch Brian Banasik ......................................................................

ADVISORY BOARDBlake Contine, Declarant ...... [email protected] Ojeda ................................... [email protected]

BOARD & MANAGEMENT

Editor Carlos Ojeda ................................ [email protected] Peel, Inc. ...................... www.PEELinc.com, 512-263-9181 [email protected], 512-263-9181

NEWSLETTER INFO

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The Carlos Ojeda field goal challenge will take place on JANUARY 30th, 2016.

Please email me your name, address and phone number for registration. If your kids are participating, please me their names and date of birth.

I will keep it simple, TWO CATEGORIES:13 and under and 14 and up!

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SELF BALANCING BOARDS(AKA Segway, AKA Hover Board)

ONE FOR EACH GROUP!

EMAIL TO: [email protected]

Start practicing! Last year the winning field goal for the older group was 50 yards!

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Friday January 8First Friday Playdate 10 am Ranch Trails Park

Friday January 15Playdate at Cedar Park Chick Fila 10 am

Friday January 23Field Trip Friday at Catch Air 10 am

Friday January 29Foodie Friday Salt Lick Round Rock 11:30 am.

RBC KIDS PLAYGROUP SCHEDULE



Thank you to everyone who donated to Brown Santa at the Holiday Hayride event! Also, BIG thank you to the Williamson County Sheriff's department for sending Santa himself. We filled up TWO barrels of toys and books for children in the Williamson County area.

Brown Santa is one of the few organizations that collect items for children up to 18 years of age. They strive to provide a game and book to every child. The items collected will be used to help replenish their 2015 stock and prepare for 2016

If you have a donation that did not make it to event, please contact Kristina Kirby at [email protected] or 512-589-6326. Additional runs will be made to the Sheriff's Department in Georgetown. Thank you RBC residents for your continued generosity!!!!!

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Springtails are very small, jumping insects that can sometimes become a problem inside homes. Springtails are usually found in areas of moisture, so indoors they may located near potted plants, sinks, bath tubs or kitchen compost areas. These insects are typically found outside in gardens, near swimming pools or near where there is excessive moisture or standing water.

Springtails are small (about 1/16 of an inch long), wingless and come in various colors. These insects have a “tail” that latches into a space on the underside of the body that they can use to “jump” several inches into the air.

Springtails are considered a nuisance insect, but some may chew on roots and leaves of sapling plants. They usually do not cause enough damage to warrant control measures to be taken. If you have springtails in your home it points to a moisture problem that should be fixed.

Options for helping reduce springtail problems:• Remove excessive mulch and/ or leaf litter near the home• Change watering schedule to reduce the amount of moisture

near the home• Use fans or dehumidifiers to reduce moisture indoors• Seal cracks, crevices, pipe & wire penetrations on the outside

of the home• Replace or repair any screening on doors and windows that is

damaged• Replace weather stripping around doors and windows that does

not provide a good seal • Suck up any indoor infestations with a vacuum

For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512.854.9600. Check out my blog at www.urban-ipm.blogspot.com

"SPRINGTAILS"



Color the drawing below and mail the finished artwork to us at:Peel, Inc. - Kids Club308 Meadowlark St

Lakeway, TX 78734-4717We will select the top few and post their artwork on our Facebook Page - Facebook.com/PeelInc.

DUE: January 31stBe sure to include the following so we

can let you know!

Name: _______________________________

(first name, last initial)

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A home should be a sanctuary and a safe haven. You can ensure that you and your loved ones remain out of harm's way in the precincts of your homestead.

To avoid all kinds of accidents you should make it an accident-proof dwelling. It's really simple if you observe specific steps to keep mishaps at bay.

Here are 10 easy ways to make your home safe and secure. These will help you take care and protect yourself, family members and house-guests. Employ these effective tips:

1. Keep interiors and exteriors well lit. This is important at nighttime and also in winters when daylight is not very effective. Critical areas that need to be illuminated are the stairs, outdoors and foyers.

2. Never leave electrical problems pending at any point. The slightest fluctuation should be attended immediately. Make it a cardinal rule to switch off appliances after use.

3. Smoke alarms are a necessity and you must have the very best. Practice regular safety drills with your family to ensure awareness of procedures.

4. Keep ordinary appliances safely as they could be dangerous. Especially with kids around. Make electrical outlets safe by safety plugging and child proofing them. Keep sharp objects like scissors, knives, weapons and match boxes out of reach.

5. Ensure locks and bolts on doors and windows are in order and tamper-proof. Keep an eye out for suspicious characters and never invite strangers into your home. Teach your children not to entertain queries from strangers.

6. Do not share information about working or school hours. Teach family members to avoid telling people about schedules and routines. Do not put personal information online and never respond to voicemails.

7. The risk of accidents goes up when you are getting maintenance or repair work done. Ensure safety and precaution and be prepared to react quickly to accidents or injuries.

8. Do not attempt repair work of appliances involving undue risk. Many home accidents are the result of improper tampering with tools like lawnmowers and trimmers.

9. Maintain caution when driving vehicles in or out of your home. If you are backing the car up, watch out for children and pets on the road.

Make sure you don't leave stuff on stairs that may cause people to trip and fall. Be watchful when clearing snow from pathways that you do not heap it up in areas where people might walk.

Easy Ways to Make Your Home Safe10


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