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My Valentine’s Afternoon “Tea” Divine Design invites you to a

“JUST FOR US” Valentine Tea” at the Fern Bluff Community Center. What is more comforting on a gloomy February day than a cup of hot tea, a cozy flannel robe, and the nearness of a dear friend? You can celebrate that special cozieness by inviting two or three of your nearest and dearest for a snuggly teatime. Join us for an afternoon of friendship and relaxation. We’ll have prizes, something delicious, and “tea. Mark your calendar....

Date: February 8, 2009Time: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Location: Fern Bluff Community CenterAttire: Wear your comfiest clothes

Please help us prepare by letting us know that you plan to attend. Tickets are $5.00 per person. Call 512-246-3349(or we can use any number you want).

Breakfast with Santa and the Holiday Neighborhood Charity Activities for 2008 were a GREAT SUCCESS!!!! Breakfast with Santa was a blast! Everyone had a great time. Children of over 100 families

were able to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him what they wanted for Christmas. Santa gave all of the children a special gift. The Fern Bluff Musicats and the Round Rock Honors choir each put on a great performance. The center was truly Rockin!

This year, in keeping with our tradition of helping those less fortunate than ourselves, we adopted six families who currently have children at Fern Bluff elementary and one family who had a child at the school last year. We collected all kinds of goodies and raised over 2,300 dollars in gift cards. The families called the school nurse in tears, thanking all of us for our efforts. We were also able to help the Trinity Lutheran Nursing Home, the Round Rock Serving Center and Brown Santa. This went amazingly well. Once again each of you demonstrated how truly giving and caring that you are.

We do have an awesome neighborhood and community!Thank To All Of You!By Vicky Lockwood and Laura Kouns

Architectural Control CommitteeBy Joanie Brown

Stone Canyon homeowners and residents take pride in our homes and want to maintain high property values. Keeping our neighborhood attractive and safe helps to ensure that. As your neighbors, committee members feel it’s important for you to know that we’ve charged ourselves to remain as objective as possible, avoiding any personal likes or dislikes during the committee’s decision process. Final resolution is based entirely on compliance with our DCCRs and what’s consistent within the community.

Some Helpful Reminders:* Holiday Decorations…If you’ve not already done so, it’s time to pack away all outside

holiday lights and decorations. Stone Canyon’s restrictions allow exterior decorations a maximum of 30 days following any holiday.

* Trashcans/Recycle Bins/Rubbish…Deed restrictions also prohibit putting any trash out earlier than Sunday evening and require replacing cans and recycle bins (out of sight) no later than Monday night. It may be tempting to place trash at the curb on Friday or Saturday. In a word—Don’t! If you plan to be away from home during Sunday/Monday, please arrange for a neighbor to take care of this for you so you won’t be cited. Reciprocate in kind for your neighbors during their getaways.

* Fences…Many fences are in dire need of either repair or replacement. Please check yours to ensure it is in keeping with our community’s deed restrictions.

* OA Violation Letters…If you receive a letter from our property manager (Goodwin Management), please ensure you resolve the specified violation in a timely manner. If you have any questions regarding the letter, please contact Bob Nardo as soon as possible for resolution (see contact info below).

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Committee ChairsACC - Fred Gonce ................................... fgonce@austin.rr.comRecreation - Vicky Lockwood .. vickylockwood@sbcglobal.netSwimming Pool ....Greg Martinez greg_martinez@hotmail.comWebsite- Justin Pape ................... justin.l.pape@accenture.comYard of the Month - Kim Parker ................ lildabby@aol.comLandscape/Maintenance ................................................. OPENNeighborhood Watch - ...............................................................Steve Provinsal .................................. elkeprovinsal@yahoo.comPublicity - Vicky Lockwood .... vickylockwood@sbcglobal.netGood Neighbor - Laura Kouns ............ rlkouns@sbcglobal.net

Stone CanyonOwners And Association Management Teams

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Stone Canyon Owners AssociationBoard of Directorsrs:

President, Capital Improvement, Good Neighbor Justin Pape ............................... justin.l.pape@accenture.com Vice President, Pool Director, ACC Richard Horton ........................... Richard_Horton@dell.comSecretary,Neighborhood Watch & Publicity Walt Lockwood ................... walterlockwood@sbcglobal.netTreasurer, Maintenance, Website Fred Gonce ........................................ Fred.gonce@gmail.comParliamentarian, Recreation, Landscape Jessica Stempko ........................ jessicastempko@yahoo.com

Key Contacts In an attempt to make things easier to find, we have provided some key contact information for various organizations that you might need to contact. If you have a suggestion for information to add, please contact the web committee.

Home Owners Association: Bob Nardo - Goodwin Management - (512) 502-7510 11149 Research Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759-5227 http://stc.goodwintx.com/Payment Address: Stone Canyon c/o Goodwin Management PO Box 4785 Houston, TX 77210-4785Governmental Agencies: Fern Bluff Mud .............................................. (512) 244-2744 .................. 7320 Wyoming Springs, Round Rock, TX 78681 City of Round Rock ....................................... (512) 218-5400 ................................. 221 East Main Street, Round Rock, TX Williamson County Commissioners Office ... (512) 248-3238 ...............400 W. Main St., Ste. 216, Round Rock, TX 78664 Williamson County Constable (Gary Griffin) ..512-248-3239 ...................... 211 Commerce Cove, Round Rock, TX 78664 Williamson County Sheriff’s Office (Non-Emergency) .......................................... (512) 943-1300 Williamson County EMS (Non-Emergency) (512) 943-1264 Round Rock ISD ................................ (512) 464-5000 - 1311 .......................Round Rock Avenue, Round Rock, TX 78681Misc. Services: Gas Line Malfunction .......(Business Hours) 1-800-460-3030 ............................................... (After Hours) 1-800-817-8090 Street Light Repair - TU Electric at 1-800-242-9113 Texas Utilities (TXU) - 1-800-368-1398 Southwestern Bell - 1-888-294-8433 Time Warner Cable - 512-485-5555 Road Kill Cleanup - Williamson County Road and Bridge ...............512-943-3330

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Please remember that all Requests for ACC approval must be submitted through Bob Nardo, our property manager (contact info below). Forms can be obtained either from our website (www.stonecanyonoa.org), or from Bob. Please submit your completed request forms at least 30 days in advance to provide for thorough committee review and processing. Our goal is as quick a turnaround for you as possible, hopefully within 2 weeks, dependent upon the number of requests in the que. To help us achieve this, please provide all required info with your request (noted on the form), including your property plat and detailed plans for your proposed project. Incomplete documentation delays the approval process. If you have any questions about whether or not your project requires approval, please contact Bob. It’s important that you not begin any project until you have your ACC approval in hand. Any project completed without the committee’s approval may require removal--sometimes costly--if the improvement is not in compliance with Stone Canyon’s deed restrictions. If you have any concerns about deed restriction violation(s) by another resident which can’t be resolved through neighborly interaction, please contact Bob for his assistance. All reports remain confidential and your name will not be released to any other resident. PLEASE HELP US HELP YOU!

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and you and a partner nominate homes from your assigned zone during the third week of the month. Then each member goes out individually with a grading form and grades the homes according to maintenance and design categories using a point system. We have one meeting to kick the program off and that is all. Everything is done through email (unless otherwise requested). This is an easy way to volunteer for your community and you will definitely learn all the streets! For more info or to join email Kim Parker at lildabby@aol.com or call me at 246-6650.

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New Food Guide Pyramid for Preschoolerswhole-wheat mini pitas with hummus and cucumbers or shredded carrots, or whole-grain crackers with peanut butter and jelly (if allergies aren’t an issue at home or school).

• Include your preschoolers in the action. Look for recipes with ingredients your kids like and invite them to join you to shop for, cook, and serve the food. Preschoolers feel important when grown-ups welcome their assistance. Then they enjoy a sweet sense of pride in what they helped to prepare.

• Reel in the junk food, but don’t ban it altogether. If you completely forbid certain foods, kids are much more likely to want them even more. So, it’s OK to allow some special treats every once in a while.

• Don't cook special meals just for picky eaters. Serve the same thing for the whole family, but include new choices alongside something you know your kids like.

• Let them feel like they have a choice. That doesn’t mean letting them pick out their snacks or meals. It means presenting them with healthy options, then allowing them to decide whether to eat, what to eat on their plates, and how much to eat.

• Don't expect kids to be "clean-platers." Let children recognize their own internal cues that tell them when they’re hungry and when they’re full.

• Encourage trying at least one bite of different nutritious foods at each meal, but don’t bargain for bites or use dessert as a reward. If you tell kids they can have a cookie if they eat their spinach that only makes the treat seem that much more appealing than the veggies. Plus, it creates mealtime tension and sets the stage for a power struggle.

• Be persistent. It may take a while for little eaters to accept new tastes and textures — you may have to present a food up to 15 times before they’ll try it.

• Say no to soda and too much juice (no more than 4 to 6 ounces of juice per day for preschoolers). Water and milk are the only beverages kids really need. But avoid serving any drink right before meals that might spoil their appetite.

• Serve smaller portions, which are less overwhelming for kids. Plus, bigger portions may encourage overeating.

• Create positive peer pressure. Look for opportunities for kids to eat healthy with friends (at home, playgroups, or school).

• Set a good example. Sit down for family meals together and make

If you’re parenting a 2- to 5-year-old, chances are you’re all too familiar with the picky palates of preschoolers. Whether your tot is just occasionally persnickety or every meal is met with a scrunched-up nose, a stuck-out tongue, and a tantrum, no doubt you could use some nutritional advice, now and then, for feeding your discriminating little diner.

Enter the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), with its brand new “MyPyramid for Preschoolers” website. Using guidance based on current scientific research and the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (the government’s most recent recommendations), the interactive site will help parents and caregivers:• create a customized eating plan for preschoolers (using sample meals

and snacks that can translate into a printable, fridge-door-worthy personalized plan)

• help kids develop healthier eating habits and be more physically active • figure out if kids are growing as they should, by looking at things

like Body Mass Index (BMI) and Height-for-Age charts What This Means to You

Getting preschoolers to eat — and eat well— is often a test in patience, persistence, and creativity. But it all boils down to realizing (and learning to live with the fact) that eating or not eating is often how preschoolers express that they’re becoming increasingly independent big kids with their own tastes and opinions.

“Food jags” — when kids will only consume certain things and reject most others — are a common, albeit aggravating part of early childhood, especially the age 2 to 5 set. Sure, you may want to throw in the dishtowel every time your 2-year-old hurls the peas on the floor or your preschooler sticks a nose up at the pork chops. But you can’t let their perpetual pickiness rule the roost.To help make preschoolers more open-minded about what they put in their mouths, try these tips:• Set and stick to a daily meal and snack time schedule. Young children

usually need three meals and two or three nutritious snacks a day. • Pay attention to portion sizes and timing of snacks so they don’t

interfere with appetites for the next scheduled meal. • Be creative with snack choices so you’ll get the most nutritious bang

for your buck. Combine two or more food groups — like graham crackers with cream cheese and bananas, pear slices with cheese,

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sure your kids see you enjoying the same wholesome foods you’re expecting them to eat.

• Get more inventive as they grow. Create food faces. Offer condiments, dressings, and dips (like peanut butter, applesauce, ranch dressing, yogurt, cream cheese, guacamole, or salsa dip) for dunking and decorating. Serve colorful fruits and veggies in a “food rainbow” or on a kabob. Cut cheese, veggies, and sandwiches into shapes. And if your picky eater opts not to eat anything at all, don’t make a big

deal about it — your finicky kid won’t starve. Simply offer nutritious choices again at the next scheduled meal or snack. But if your child is regularly skipping meals and snacks or you’re worried that your little one isn’t getting enough calories or nutrients, talk to your doctor.

Luckily, although lots of tots are picky eaters at some point, this often-frustrating phase too shall pass. In the meantime, get creative, be patient, stay positive, and stock up on snack and meal ideas from other parents, KidsHealth’s recipe section, and tools like the USDA’s new website (go to MyPyramid.gov and click on MyPyramid for Preschoolers). And, just think, in no time they’ll be really big kids raiding the cabinets!

Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MDDate reviewed: October 2008

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