round rock ranch - may 2012

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ROUND ROCK RANCH

May 2012 Volume 2, Issue 5

Official Newsletter for the Residents of Round Rock Ranch

ACC Landscaping UpdateRRR Homeowners,

Thanks for the many inquiries about landscaping. As some of you may know, landscaping in this climate can be a challenge. Many popular methods and low water designs are out there. It is just a matter of figuring out which one is best for your sized yard. In our last newsletter, we talked about zero-scaping (Xeriscaping). Most people think that this method means all rock. It does not! It consists of a variety of plants and low water vegetation, including grass. Various rocks and rock formation can also be a part of this plan. One homeowner forwarded me a link to http://austinnativelandscaping.com/xeriscape-texas-native-plants-for-drought-toleran-landscaping-in-austin-texas/. This is a fantastic place to look over and review the many different designs. It has lots of helpful ideas and warnings, as well as a complete list of native plants that do well in our climate. Please note ....St Augustine grass and Bradford Pear trees are not on this list!

Our CCR’s and Bylaws are very open to any of this type of landscaping. So far, we have yet to see anyone submit a design of this nature. Yes it will take a little bit of effort, and some money upfront, but I am certain the rate of return will be seen in just a couple of Hot Texas Summers. Contact me at [email protected] if you wish to be the first to xeriscape.

Paul Yehl - [email protected] - Cell 512-745-4144

attentiondrought resistant plant seekers

You may find the following link valuable:http://austinnativelandscaping.com/xeriscape-texas-native-

plants-for-drought-toleran-landscaping-in-austin-texas/

As you all know without our volunteers, there would be an inactive Homeowner’s Association. It is the volunteers that drive this neighborhood to be the best that it can be. Yes, we have a few rebels who do not like to follow the rules, but for the most part I am happy to say people live here because they want to, and support the deed restrictions that are in place.

I am happy to announce that Sherrill Erwin has stepped up to chair the pool committee and get it going again. This could not come at a more perfect time with the pool opening and summer coming soon! This will really help the board of directors and take a lot of responsibility off our shoulders. She is a committee of one right now and if you are interested in helping her, please contact me and I will forward your info.

The landscaping committee has gone by the way side, and the board has been busy meeting with the landscaper and going over suggestions to spiff up the neighborhood. It would be immensely helpful to have some interested residents help rekindle this committee as well if at all possible. If you are interested, please contact me and we can go over where the board could really use your help.

Remember, our two pools are a big financial responsibility and we all need to follow the pool rules and help enforce them. If you see anyone in the pool area after hours, contact the RR Police Department at 218-5500, their non-emergency number,and they will dispatch an officer as soon as possible. Any other issues should be reported to our property management company at 339-6962.

Happy Swimming!Lea Beth Munoz, President - RRR HOA

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NEWSLETTER INFOPUBLISHER Peel, Inc. ...................................................... 512-263-9181 Article Submission [email protected] Advertising................................ [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORSROUND ROCK RANCH BOARD OF DIRECTORSLB Munoz ............................................................... President940-1832 [email protected]

Jena Richards ...................................................Vice President608-1523 ....................................... [email protected]

Morris Winkle ..........................................................Treasurer244-9338 [email protected]

Leamon Lanham ......................................................Secretary917-0260 [email protected]

Khris Tuffentsamer ...................................... Director at Large925-7322 [email protected]

ENCLAVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jennifer Smith ......................................................... President

Rene Franco .......................................................VP Treasurer

Polly Middlebrook ...................................................Secretary

ROUND ROCK RANCH PHASE ONE HOACertified Management of Austin (CMA) ........ 512-339-6962...........9600 Great Hills Trail, Suite 100E. Austin, TX 78759Fax/Email ............512-339-1317/[email protected] Jennifer English, Manager [email protected]

ENCLAVE AT ROUND ROCK RANCH HOA www.roundrockranch.com/contact

PS Property Management Co., Inc. ............... 512-251-6122..................................PO Box 7079 Round Rock, TX 78683Fax ................................................................. 512-251-3470 Phyllis Starr-Johnson, Manager [email protected]

PROPERTY MANAGERS

RELAX 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. “48 Months 0% Financing. Call RYAN CHRISTIAN @ 512-388-3000 Locally Owned and Operated.

Classified AdsPersonal classifieds (one time sell items, such as a used bike...) run at no charge to Round Rock Ranch residents, limit 30 words, please e-mail [email protected] classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $50, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office @ 512-263-9181 or [email protected].

BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

POOL COMMITTEENeighbors! Summer is right around the corner and our

neighborhood pools open Tuesday May 1st! We now have an official pool committee. Please help us out by keeping the restrooms clean and trash picked up. Please take a moment to look over the pools rules located at roundrockranch.com, or on the signs within the pool areas. A few of the highlighted rules are:

NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY; SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK!• All kids 15 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult age 18+.• Kids 16-17 may use pool facilities, but may not bring any guests.• Baby pool is only for kids aged 5 and younger. Adult supervision

required at all times!• Proper swim attire is required. • Dangerous, unreasonable, or offensive conduct is prohibited.• No running, hopping, skipping, or speed walking!• No pets, bikes, skateboards, scooters or motorized cycles allowed.• DIVING FROM THE SIDE OF THE POOL IS PROHIBITED!• No glass containers; trash to be disposed of properly; no food

closer than 6’ to the pools.• Anyone suffering from diarrhea, open sores, wounds and bandages,

or communicable diseases need to refrain from swimming. REPORT ALL FECAL ACCIDENTS IMMEDIATELY to Certified Management of Austin at 512-339-6962.

• Pool access is only for residents with a key that works. Do not allow access to anyone!!

• No alcohol, tobacco, firearms, or drugs permitted in the amenity center or surrounding areas. Immediately report any incidences to Round Rock Police at 218-5500.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.Together we can all have a great Summer!

Sherrill Erwin - (512)750-1158

volunteers

The HOA runs on volunteers.Your talents and a little time can make a big difference.

To volunteer, call any Board member or committee chairperson.Contact info is above.







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2012 SOCIAL EVENTS CALENDAR

MOVIE IN THE PARKSaturday May 19th, 9:00pm

Sundrop Pool Field Area

NEIGHBORHOOD BBQSaturday July 28th, 5:00pm

Sundrop Pool

FALL GARAGE SALESSaturday October 20th, 8:00am to 12:00pm

CHRISTMAS SNOW PARTYSaturday December 8th

Sundrop Cul-D-Sac or field area

*Please note that these are tentative dates.Due to factors beyond our control,

some dates may need to be changed.

A Poem About PooWhen YOUR dog goes poo,

It should be picked up by YOU!The end.

Seriously, dog owners... if you are allowing your dog to drop a load in other people’s yards, pick it up! No one else should

have to pick up after your pet. Many Round Rock Ranch neighbors are voicing their frustration about picking up waste from other’s dogs. Don’t be “that dog owner”! Please show consideration for all.

Don’t leave homewithout a fido poop bag.

EMAIL LISTFOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Every now and again, information about something highly important to our neighborhood needs to reach as many households as possible. Certified Management of Austin is building an email list, slowly but surely, for announcements. Please contact CMA at [email protected] with your current email address so you don’t miss out on information you need to know.

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ELECTED OFFICIALSU.S. SENATORS

Kay Bailey Hutchison512-916-5834

John Cornyn512-469-6034

U.S. REPRESENTATIVEDist. 31 John R. Carter

512-246-1600

STATE SENATORDist. 5, Steve Ogden

512-463-0105

STATE REPRESENTATIVESDist. 52, Larry Gonzales

512-463-0670

Dist. 20, Charles Schwertner512-463-0309

COUNTY COMMISSIONERSPct. 1, Lisa Birkman

512-244-8610

Pct. 3 Valerie Covey512-943-3370

Pct. 4, Ron Morrison 512-238-2111

Recipe of the Month - Potato Cake Stacked SalmonThis recipe has it all; delicious salmon, watercress, tangy aioli all stacked onto a crisp potato pancake.

My problem with this recipe is that I didn’t make enough (or rather we ate it all). - By The Four Points Foodie

INGREDIENTS• Salmon filet• juice of 1 lime • cedar plank • 4 potatoes• 1 egg• 1/4 C flour • Lawry’s Season Salt• 2 T olive oil • 2 bunches watercress • 4 T mayonnaise• 1 1/2 T capers• 1 T Durkee Sauce • juice of 1 lemon• salt and pepper• zest of 1 lemon

DIRECTIONSPreheat your grill and soak the cedar plank for about 30 minutes in

water. Squeeze lime juice over salmon filet and season with salt and pepper. Place on cedar plank and grill until done and flaky. Peel potatoes and parboil whole for about 10 minutes, starting with potatoes covered with room temperature water and heat from there. Immerse in cold water. Remove from water, dry and let cool. Meanwhile, in a small bowl mash capers with a spoon. Then add mayonnaise, Durkee Sauce (or a brown mustard with a hint of horseradish), lemon juice and Lawry’s Season Salt.

Once the potatoes are cool enough to touch, grate with a box grater into a medium bowl. Add a bit of Lawry’s Season Salt. In a small bowl combine egg and flour and whisk well and add to potatoes. In a large fry pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Make 4 large potato patties and place in hot oil. Leave it alone for 4-5 minutes until it crisps then flip to the other side and cook an additional 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. To assemble, start with a potato cake, then a handful of watercress, then a piece of cedar plank salmon, topped with the aioli sauce. Garnish with zest of lemon and serve.


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Colin’s Hope Events Calendar

2012

May VOLUNTEER & SIGNUPWWW.COLINSHOPE.ORG

May-June: Water Safety Walk - Packet Stuffing & DistributionJune 14:June 16:

World’s Largest Swim Lesson at SchlitterbahnColin’s Hope Got2Swim the Pure Austin Quarry

July 21: UltiFit Challenge #2 at Reveille Peak RanchAugust 30: Colin’s Hope Got2Swim Lake Austin

September 16: Colin’s Hope Kids Triathlon

A Focus on Physical Activity - Pathway to Improved HealthBy Concentra Urgent Care

Being physically active is one of the most important steps you can take to maintain or improve your health. When combined with eating a healthy diet, regular exercise can substantially reduce your risk of chronic disease, prevent weight gain, and improve your overall level of physical and emotional fitness.

HOW MUCH PHYSICALACTIVITY DO I NEED?

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has recently published several recommendations related to exercise:

Any physical activity is betterthan no physical activity

• Includes people with disabilities & far outweighs the possibility of risk of injury or illness

Most health benefits occurwith at least 150 minutes a week

• Both aerobic (endurance) and muscle-strengthening (resistance) are beneficial

For most people, additional benefits occur when• You increase the intensity, the frequency,

and or the duration of your Physical activity.SHOULD OLDER ADULTS

EXERCISE, TOO?The same HHS guidelines apply, but older

adults need to make sure that their fitness level and any chronic conditions allow them to safely perform physical activity. For example, if an older adult is at risk of falling, he should do exercises that maintain or improve his balance.

WHAT IF I HAVE A CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITION?

If you have a chronic medical condition, you should be under the care of a health care provider. It is important to consult your physician about the type and amount of physical activity appropriate for you.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?The health benefits of physical activity

far outweigh the risks and some activity is better than none. Persons who have not been diagnosed with a chronic condition (such as diabetes, heart disease, or osteoarthritis) and do not have symptoms (e.g., chest pain or pressure, dizziness, or joint pain) do not need to consult with a health care provider prior to starting an exercise program.

For more information on total fitness programs in general, you can contact your health care provider, your Concentra health specialist,or visit the National Safety Council’s Web site at: http://www.nsc.org/resources/Factsheets/hl/fitness.aspx.


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