volume 1, issue 3 november 2011 sundance ridge...
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Bill has a very cool weather station from David Instruments. It
provides information about our temperature, wind, rain, humid-
ity, and barometric pressure. It also keeps records of wind speed
and direction and wind chill, barometric pressure and pressure
trends, dew point, heat index and rainfall.
When Bill first got his Weather Station his primary interest was in
the wind speed. He is working on the software for his computer
so he will be able to give us monthly updates.
We’ll look forward to hearing more….. Thanks Bill
I am very pleased to share that Queensgate Café will be open for at least
one more year! I talked with Louann (owner) and she was very excited to
be featured in our newsletter.
Stop by and encourage and support her and her staff. Don’t forget to try
their monthly special.
B i l l G u s t a f s o n W e a t h e r S t a t i o n
Q u e e n s g a t e C a f é U p d a t e
Sundance Ridge Newsletter
November 2011 Volume 1, Issue 3
2011 HOA Board
Graham Parker, President
Dan Kimball, Vice President
Evie Gustafson, Secretary &
Treasurer
2011 ACC
Randy Crosby—Advisor
Steve Gatherer
Mike Weitzel
Dan Kimball
NEW ADDRESS:
Visit the updated website:
www.sundanceridge.info
Saturday, Dec 3 at the Brown’s home. We will begin at 5p with
appetizers and a short meeting to follow that will include voting on
the budget (dues) and election of Board officers. Bring
a $15 gift per person for our annual gift exchange. Mark
your calendars we would love everyone to attend.
Custer’s Christmas
Arts and Crafts Show
Nov 4-6
TRAC Center, Pasco
More than 150 artists
and artisans from across
the country present
items ranging from
paintings to specialty
foods a this annual
event.
DID YOU KNOW:
Tips for safe Winter Driving (according to AAA)
Be Prepared: have regular maintenance on car. Consider all weather tires and winter wind-
shield wipers. Keep your gas tank at least half full to prevent gas lines from freezing. Have an
emergency kit in car at all times.
Emergency Kit Items: Windshield scraper and small broom for snow and ice removal
Sand or kitty litter to regain traction on slippery surfaces
Blankets
First aid kit
Flashlights
Nonperishable food and water
Jumper cables
De-icer
Monty Python’s
SPAMalot
(a new musical lovingly ripped off from the
motion picture Monty Python and the Holy
Grail
Sunday, Nov 13 at 7p Toyota Center
(ticketmaster.com or 800.745.3000)
Thanksgiving in Wine Country
Nov 25-27 Yakima Valley Wineries
509 786-3177
Purchase a pass for spe-
cial food-and-wine pairing
and tours at participating
wineries. www.wineyakimavalley.org
Life is uncertain ….Eat Dessert First!! is the motto of Sweet Treat. Located at
1360 N Louisiana St in Kennewick (between Olive Garden and Carmike Cine-
mas, Sweet Treat offers a huge variety of ice creams. From classic flavors from Dreyers to specialty
home-made treats from their friends at the Country Mercantile, they offer over 30 flavors of delicious
and oh so creamy ice cream!
Enjoy your treat, sit back and listen to some music, watch a movie on their flat screen TV or enjoy a
date with your ‘sweetie’. Staff is friendly and they welcome kids and family. Don’t forget to ask for your
card so they can punch it each time you go in, after 10 visits you get a free ice cream.
There’s always room for a ‘sweet treat’.
I s i t t i m e t o t a k e y o u r S w e e t i e f o r a ‘ S w e e t T r e a t ’ ?
FUN STUFF:
Entrees Made Easy—127 Gage Blvd Richland (next to Bonefish Grill) 509 627-2054 Dine in
or take out.
I met and talked with Diane Nero (owner) at Entrees Made Easy and they have a new menu
and monthly specials (November special: BLT wrap is just $7).
If you find that it‟s been a busy week and would love to have someone else prepare your
meals, anything from beef burgundy to chicken Sedona stop by and check it out. Prices are
reasonable and they prepare meals fresh daily. Call ahead to order. Menu is on their web-
site www.entressmadeez.com
Free Waffle Cone with purchase of a scoop of ice cream!
You must present coupon for discount.
Sundance Ridge Resident
JOBS NURSERY (PASCO)
SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS FOR
SUNDANCE RIDGE LANDSCAPING:
“Summer Cascade Birch”
Height: 10 to 12 ft Spread: 8—10 ft
Growth rate: 1-2 ft yearly type: deciduous
Exposure: full sun zone: 4-8
Tree shape: cascading, spreading branches
Bark: cream colored, exfoliating
Foliage shape : pointed oval, saw toothed
Summer color: green
Autumn color: yellow tones
“Coralburst Crabapple”
Height: 10 to 15 ft Spread: 10-15 ft
Growth rate: 2-3 ft yearly type: deciduous
Exposure: full sun zone: 4-7
Tree shape: densely rounded, upright branching
Bark: smooth, brown
Foliage shape : Oval
Summer color: medium green
Autumn color: coral pink buds open to double
rose pink
“European Weeping Larch”
Height: 20 ft Spread: 10 ft
Growth rate: 3-4 ft yearly type: deciduous
Exposure: full sun zone: 3
Tree shape: weeping, cascading branches
Bark: ridged brown
Foliage shape : needle like clusters
Summer color: grass green
Autumn color: yellow to orange
Jobs Nursery (Alex) was very helpful in helping me to find trees that were ‟friendly‟ to our
‟special‟ environment with the wind, full exposure to sun and 20 ft tree height restrictions. Here are just
a few samples that fit our special needs. If you would like to take a more in depth look at what they
have available check out their website: www.jobsnursery.com and look in their „tree‟ section. Thank
you Alex for the time you spent with us and allowing us to take pictures.
JOBS NURSERY (PASCO)
SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS FOR
SUNDANCE RIDGE LANDSCAPING:
“Snowdance Lilac”
Height: 18 to 20 ft Spread: 18-20 ft
Growth rate: 1-2 ft yearly type: deciduous
Exposure: full sun zone: 3
Tree shape: upright rounded
Bark: brown
Foliage shape : 4-5 in long pointed oval
Summer color: green
Autumn color: yellow
“Red Cascade Mountain Ash”
Height: 16 ft Spread: 8 ft
Growth rate: 2-3 ft yearly type: deciduous
Exposure: full sun zone: 3
Tree shape: compact oval with upright branching
Bark: smooth reddish brown
Foliage shape : 5-6 inch long with 9-15 leaflets
Summer color: glossy dark green
Autumn color: yellow to orange
“Persian Perrotia”
Height: 15-20 ft Spread: 15-20 ft
Growth rate: 6-10 in. yearly type: deciduous
Exposure: full sun zone: 4-7
Tree shape: round upright branching
Bark: smooth gray
Foliage shape : oval, 3-4 inches long
Summer color: glossy dark green
Autumn color: golden yellow to orange