Sonoma - November 2014

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November 2014, Volume 8, Issue 11 Official Publication of Sonoma Homeowners Association

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Rusk Road Fence ProjectConcretex began the first phase of replacing the existing

wooden perimeter fence that provides the back border for your property several weeks ago! The plan is to replace the fence all the way to Leah Lane in this first phase. The second and final phase will begin in early 2015.

At the September 17th Board Meeting, the directors were selected to fill positions as follows:

Donna Kohn - PresidentDoug White - Vice PresidentJack Wasserboehr - Secretary

Jennifer Smith - TreasurerCarl Anderson - Member at Large

Sonoma HOA 2014 Social Events DECEMBER 6, 2014

Santa Claus returns to Barefoot Pool, 11am-1pm

Thank you to all those who volunteered their time thus ensuring that all our events were tremendously successful!!!

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENT Donna Kohn ......................... [email protected] PRESIDENT Doug White .................. [email protected] Jack Wasserboehr ................... [email protected] TREASURER Jennifer Smith ........................ [email protected] AT LARGE Carl [email protected]

COMMITTEESPOOL ........................................ [email protected] LANDSCAPE [email protected] ....................................... [email protected].......... [email protected] ........................... [email protected] WATCH ............................ [email protected]

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IMPORTANT NUMBERSEmergency ......................................................................911Fire Department ................................................... 218-5590Poison Control .............................................. 800-764-7661 Police Department ............................................... 218-5500Round Rock Hospital ........................................... 341-1000Williamson County Sheriff’s Department ............. 246-1155 Post Office- 2250 Double Creek Road ........... 800-275-8777 Blackland Praire Elementry School ........................ 424-8600 http://schools.roundrockisd.org/bkldprairie/Ridgeview Middle School ...................................... 424-8400 http://schools.roundrockisd.org/ridgeview/Stony Point High School ....................................... 428-7000 http://schools.roundrockisd.org/stonypoint/Cedar Ridge High School ...................................... 704-0100 http://schools.roundrockisd.org/cedarridge/City of Round Rock Website ....................................... http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/

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Please take a minute to review these yard maintenance requirements. Violation notices and fines are in effect and enforced.

YARD MAINTENANCE Yards must be kept up frequently enough to maintain an overall

decent appearance. This includes:• Mowing front and side yards of corner lots; all backyards must

be mowed as well.• Edging sidewalks, driveways and curbs; NO runners should be

showing on paved surfaces.• Weed control in grass, flowerbeds and cracks; weed eating at

fences, walls and foundations.• Grass maintenance by treating diseased areas and adding sod

or reseeding where grass has died.• Trimming hedges and bushes as needed.• Blowing or sweeping up grass clippings after maintenance and

not left on sidewalks or in the street.• Removing dead plants, shrubs and trees in a timely manner.• Regular watering without violating local voluntary or

mandatory conservation directives.

YARD MAINTENANCE VIOLATION FINES• 1st violation will receive a warning letter which will include a

forced mow notice.• 2nd violation will result in a $25 fine and forced mows can be

ordered at the owner’s expense.

YARD MAINTENACE REMINDERS


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The HOA recently added 4 more dog stations for your convenience. We are hoping that this will reduce the number of "poo" filled plastic bags that are found in beds and trees along our main sidewalks. They are located at:•TheparkonForestCreekDr.betweentheRuskRoads•ThenorthsideofForestCreekDrivejusteastofthebridge

near Paradise Ridge•TheeastsideofviaSonomainthesetbackbytheSonoma

monument•ThelotthewestsideofParadiseRidgenearCollingwoodThank you for using bags and disposing of them properly!

Dog Stations

WATERING RESTRICTIONS

The City of Round Rock remains in Stage 1 of it Drought Contingency Plans, which means customers must follow this watering schedule:• Residential ODD numbered addresses: Wednesday and/

or Saturday• Residential EVEN numbered addresses: Thursday and/

or Sunday• Watering is allowed between midnight to 10am or 7pm

to midnight only

The City’s Water Conservation Program is having a rainbarrel sale! For more details, pictures and prices, visit roundrocktexas.gov/waterconservation.

Sonoma is a family neighborhood made up of residents of all ages. Please be considerate when parking in your driveway to not block the sidewalk. We don’t want young children, the elderly or special needs neighbors to have to enter the street to get around these cars...it is just not safe for them to have to do so!

Thank you for your consideration and for asking your guests to do the same.

A Little Consideration, PLEASE!

WE ALWAYS NEED AN EXTRA SET OF EYES

Please report any broken sprinklers or other irrigation irregularities to [email protected]. This would include any areas sprinkling when you think they should be off or any water coming from sprinkler heads in an improper fashion. Thank you for your assistance.

YARD OF THE MONTH PROGRAMWe are looking for a few more residents to assist with Yard of the

Month. Please email landscape@hoasonoma if you are interested.

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community know!

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What does it mean to be green? “Green” is more than just a color. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment — the water, the land, and the air we breathe. Why green? Plants are green, and without them the Earth wouldn’t be such a lovely home for us human beings. Every day, people make choices that affect the amount of trash and pollution that gets produced in our world. What can you do? A whole lot, actually. Here’s a four-step guide to being green:• Reduce the amount of stuff you use and throw away.• Reuse stuff when you can.• Recycle cans, bottles, paper, books, and even toys.• Enjoy the Earth — walk in the woods, plant a tree, and eat some of

the delicious food it produces.

REDUCE IT!When you use less of something, you do a good thing for the Earth. For

instance, a shorter shower means you used less water and less fuel since your house uses fuel to run the water heater that warmed up the water.

Here’s a list of other stuff you can reduce:• Turn off lights you’re not using. Better yet, encourage your parents to

switchtocompactfluorescentlightbulbs.Theylastlongeranduseless energy. They do need to be disposed of properly, though, so make sure your mom or dad helps if one breaks.

• Turn off the water when you’re brushing your teeth.• When you can, walk or ride your bike instead of driving in the car.

You’ll use less gas — and get some exercise!• Unplug the chargers for your phone and MP3 player when you’re

not using them.• Put your computer to “sleep” instead of leaving it on with the

screensaver running.

REUSE IT!Sometimes people call ours a “throwaway society.” That means that

we’re a little too willing to throw away old stuff and buy new stuff. Many times, even if you no longer need something, someone else just might. For instance, if your baby brother outgrows his plastic basketball hoop, why not give it to another family who has a little kid? That’s one less plastic basketball set that they need to buy. It’s also one less large plastic toy that needs to be produced, packaged, and shipped to the toy store. Here are some additional ways to reuse the stuff you have:• Use rechargeable batteries for your handheld computer games, MP3

players, cell phones, and digital cameras.• Choose reusable travel cups instead of disposable paper or plastic cups.• Take your own bags — preferably reusable ones — when you go to

the grocery store.

• Drink tap water instead of buying bottled water. If you don’t like how your tapwatertastes,alow-costfiltrationsystemcouldmakeadifference.Get a reusable water bottle so you can take it with you.

• Organize a swap among your friends. What can you swap? Books, toys, even clothes. It’s a way for everyone to get something new without spending any money and without throwing a bunch of stuff away. Set aside some items for your swap when you’re cleaning your room!

• Take paper from your computer printouts and use the other side for more computer printing or just to draw or doodle on.

RECYCLE IT!Recycling has never been easier. Many communities will pick it up right

in front of your house and some towns even require it. Tell your mom or dad you want to become “Chief of Recycling” for your household. That means you’ll organize the recyclable items in bins, remember to put them on the curb on recycling day, and help remind others which items can be rinsed and recycled.

By separating plastic bottles, cans, bottles, and more, you’re reducing the amountoftrashthatgoestothelandfill.What’salandfill?Abigmountainoftrash, where all the trash trucks go to dump their loads. Recycled goods go instead to a recycling center, where they can be crushed, broken down, and later turned into new cans, bottles, and paper.

What else can be recycled? Sometimes water can be. For instance, some communities take used water — like from the washing machine and shower —andcleanitupsoit’ssafetouseforwateringthegrassandflowers.

ENJOY IT!It’s true that trash and pollution are problems, but the Earth remains a

huge and glorious place that’s ready for you to explore. You can start locally by visiting the naturally beautiful spots in your city and state. Go for a hike, visit local nature centers and gardens, climb up mountains, and explore lazy creeks.

Experience the outdoors in all sorts of weather — from a sunny day at the beach or lake to a wintry adventure when it snows. And if you’re planning a family vacation, suggest a trip to a national treasure, such as the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park, or Chincoteague Island to roam with the wild ponies.

But before you travel the globe, take a look at your own backyard. Is there a spot where you could plant a tree or put in a little fruit or vegetable garden? If so, get out there and get your hands dirty. Then you can watch with pride as your tree takes root and your garden plants grow from sprigs to big plants full of ripe, red tomatoes or tiny, succulent blueberries. Who knew being green would taste so good?

Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MDDate reviewed: September 2013


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