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Copyright © 2008 Peel, Inc. Forest Creek Homeowner's Association Newsletter - June 2008 The Caddie June 2008 Volume 2, Issue 6 Official Publication of the Forest Creek Homeowners Association The Caddie Long Range Planning Committee - Project 2017 Update: Alan Aguais / Keith Chandler and absence of lifeguards. • Working to develop specific requirements for future Pool Pump House, Splash Pool, Bathhouse, fencing and decking. Sports Court Committee • Developing options for location, size, purpose and cost. Enhanced Amenities Center Building • Developing options for location, size, purpose and cost. Environmentally Friendly Forest Creek • A forestation proposal was received from the FC landscaper to consider planting of additional trees in select medians and areas of FC and is under evaluation. • Discussion of recycling options for FC residents remains open. The committee seeks additional volunteers to assist in developing this option. Playground, Park and Picnic Area • Some minor improvements have been made at the park and playground. These include sidewalk and picnic table additions. • Lighting continues to be problematic in the area and long range options will be considered. • There are no discussions to add additional park areas (other FC site) or to make any significant improvements to the type of playground equipment in the park. Long term strategy is to maintain current equipment and replace with like equipment when necessary. • The committee seeks additional volunteers to assist in developing this option. The Forest Creek 2017 Long-Range Planning Committee has continued to evolve since the Committee was first charted in October 2007. At the Annual Meeting the first concept ideas were discussed at the meeting in detail and with enthusiastic feedback. At the March 6 Town Hall meeting a presentation regarding significant changes to the Pool Operations was discussed. The objective of the Pool Committee was to significantly reduce operating expenses. Part of the operational plan for 2008 was to include monitoring equipment to supplement after hours security of the pool and park areas. This project has been implemented. The Committee is currently working on developing a comprehensive long-term plan that addresses the needs and the wants of our residents, our Board of Directors and the 2017 Committees. Details will be provided in future Caddie articles and on the HOA web site. The current focus of the Committee and the Board is on the maintenance work that needs to be done on the pool and pump house and the vision for enhanced facilities such as the Splash Pool Area. A thorough understand of maintenance work required and how that might be done in a way to enable future expansion of the pool, pump house and bath house and amenities areas are under development. There is also discussion around the current decking and fencing that both require maintenance expenses. A quick recap of the Committee and current status. Swimming Pool Committee: • Implemented cost saving procedure, implemented improved security with security monitor presence and security equipment. • Implement Pool Key refresh program to ensure all resident signed Pool Waiver forms acknowledging new pool rules (Continued on Page 4)

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Copyright © 2008 Peel, Inc. Forest Creek Homeowner's Association Newsletter - June 2008 �

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June 2008 Volume 2, Issue 6Official Publication of the Forest Creek Homeowners Association

The CaddieLong Range Planning Committee - Project 2017

Update: Alan Aguais / Keith Chandler

and absence of lifeguards.• Working to develop specific requirements for future

Pool Pump House, Splash Pool, Bathhouse, fencing and decking.

Sports Court Committee• Developing options for location, size, purpose and cost.

Enhanced Amenities Center Building • Developing options for location, size, purpose and cost.

Environmentally Friendly Forest Creek• A forestation proposal was received from the FC landscaper

to consider planting of additional trees in select medians and areas of FC and is under evaluation.

• Discussion of recycling options for FC residents remains open. The committee seeks additional volunteers to assist in developing this option.

Playground, Park and Picnic Area• Some minor improvements have been made at the park

and playground. These include sidewalk and picnic table additions.

• Lighting continues to be problematic in the area and long range options will be considered.

• There are no discussions to add additional park areas (other FC site) or to make any significant improvements to the type of playground equipment in the park. Long term strategy is to maintain current equipment and replace with like equipment when necessary.

• The committee seeks additional volunteers to assist in developing this option.

The Forest Creek 2017 Long-Range Planning Committee has continued to evolve since the Committee was first charted in October 2007. At the Annual Meeting the first concept ideas were discussed at the meeting in detail and with enthusiastic feedback. At the March 6 Town Hall meeting a presentation regarding significant changes to the Pool Operations was discussed. The objective of the Pool Committee was to significantly reduce operating expenses. Part of the operational plan for 2008 was to include monitoring equipment to supplement after hours security of the pool and park areas. This project has been implemented.

The Committee is currently working on developing a comprehensive long-term plan that addresses the needs and the wants of our residents, our Board of Directors and the 2017 Committees. Details will be provided in future Caddie articles and on the HOA web site.

The current focus of the Committee and the Board is on the maintenance work that needs to be done on the pool and pump house and the vision for enhanced facilities such as the Splash Pool Area. A thorough understand of maintenance work required and how that might be done in a way to enable future expansion of the pool, pump house and bath house and amenities areas are under development. There is also discussion around the current decking and fencing that both require maintenance expenses.

A quick recap of the Committee and current status.

Swimming Pool Committee: • Implemented cost saving procedure, implemented improved

security with security monitor presence and security equipment.

• Implement Pool Key refresh program to ensure all resident signed Pool Waiver forms acknowledging new pool rules

(Continued on Page 4)

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The CaddieBoard of Directors/Community Contacts

President Kate Walters-Beetley ...... [email protected] Vice-President Keith Chandler [email protected]/Amenities Tom Vaughan ............................... [email protected] Chris Gaidsick .............................cgaidsick@forestcreekhoa.orgCommittee/Landscaping Asad Salahuddin [email protected] TBD .............................................................................................Caddie Contact Juliet Burnette......................................jwburnette@hotmail.com

Property Management ContactsProperty Manager ........................................ Phyllis Star-Johnson PS Property Management

[email protected]/251-6122

Contact Information

Newsletter InformationEditor Juliet Burnette................................jwburnette@hotmail.comPublisher Peel, Inc. ........................ www.PEELinc.com, 512-989-8905 Advertising ........ [email protected], 512-989-8905

Advertising Information Please support the businesses that advertise in The Caddie. Their advertising dollars make it possible for all Forest Creek residents to receive the monthly newsletter at no charge. No homeowners association funds are used to produce or mail the newsletters. If you would like to support the newsletter by advertising, please contact our sales office at 512-989-8905 or [email protected]. The advertising deadline is the 10th of each month for the following month's newsletter.

Classified AdsPersonal classifieds (one time sell items, such as a used bike...) run at no charge to Forest Creek 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 @ 512-989-8905 or [email protected].

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Forest Creek HOA Contracts & Services The following is a list of contracts that the Forest Creek HOA has in order to provide the necessary operations and services for our community. Prior to the expiration date of the contracts, the Board and Management Company seek bids from multiple companies for the services. If you have knowledge of the topic and would like to volunteer to help define the contract and review bids, please contact a Board member. If you know a qualified company that can perform the services for us, please have them contact a Board member or the Property Manager.

Contracts – Renewal date

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DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser.* The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising.* Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction.* Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above.

“Boom Chicka Wah Wah” If you have young children, then you understand the title above. If you don’t, then be sure to join us for Movies in the Park and learn how to sing and dance chipmunk-style. We’ll be showing Alvin and the Chipmunks on the big screen in the Forest Creek park on Friday, June 20th at 8:30pm (or as soon as it gets dark enough). Bring your blankets, and we’ll serve the popcorn!

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Items being addressed by the Long Range Planning Committee – Project 2017Members Board of Directors

Wants

Improve home values through HOA improvements - Improved pool area – splash park- Improved park/playground/picnic- Become an environmentally friendly community- Build a community building- Build a sports court No HOA dues increases

Make operations as cost effective as possiblePhase improvement projects to minimize dues impactAdd splash poolAdd community buildingAdd sports courtImplement forestation plan along collector roads Maintain HOA dues as low as possible

NeedsMaintain property valuesMaintain security of neighborhoodMaintain or improve all facilities

Expand reserves to fund capital improvement projectsMaintain the security of neighborhood and amenitiesMajor repairs of pump house – ASAPRepair or replace pool fencing – one to two yearsRepair pool lighting system - ASAPRepair pool cool-decking - ASAPEliminate animal habitat under pool area deckingSolve bathroom winter access problem Modest increase in HOA dues to keep up with increased operating

costs

Long Range Planning- (Continued from the Cover)

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Attention Neighborhood Owned Businesses!!

Over recent months the HOA has awarded several contracts to local businesses. Some of our residents who have businesses in these areas have either offered their expertise in writing the contract proposal, providing valuable technical information and oversight, or even expressed a desire to bid on the project. The Board members would like to create an opportunity for members of our community who have expertise or own businesses to have an opportunity to volunteer help for the neighborhood or to bid on these contracts. If there was a listing of expertise or locally owned businesses and services, then both the HOA as well as individual homeowners could contact them about needed services. The Board is proposing to create such a listing and place it on the HOA web site as a service to our members. The details of the format and content are not yet worked out, but it must start with a listing of those in Forest Creek HOA who own a business or provide a service, a brief summary of that service, and contact information. If you are such a resident owned business, then please send your information to Chris Gaidsick at [email protected] . Currently, we are seeking architects and engineers to help design and build the enhancements for the Forest Creek Amenity Center. We need both volunteers to help as well as paid professionals. If you can help, please contact Keith Chandler at [email protected].

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Box Tops & Product Labels NeededFor Forest Creek Elementary

It’s time to start collecting the following product labels to help the students at Forest Creek Elementary School raise extra money for needed supplies and equipment. Start saving General Mills Box Tops, UPC’s from Campbell’s Products, Community Coffee, Nestle Water labels, and Tyson strips. Popular items are: Ziploc, Cheerios, Campbell Soups, Spaghettios, Goldfish, etc. Bring them to your child’s teacher or drop them off at 4004 Lord Byron Circle. Call Deanne at 733-7181 or Sharon at 733-1117 with any questions.

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City of Round Rock Summer Voluntary Watering Calendar

The City of Round Rock requests that all environmentally conscientious citizens follow this watering calendar (every 5 days) and do not water your lawns between 10 am and 7 pm.If your street address ends in 0 or 9, then your watering days are:

June 5,10,15,20,25,30 July 5,10,15,20,25,30Aug 4,9,14,19,24,29 Sept 3,8,13,18,23,28

If your street address ends in 1 or 8, then your watering days are:June 1,6,11,16,21,26 July 1,6,11,16,21,26,31Aug 5,10,15,20,25,30 Sept 4,9,14,19,24,29

If your street address ends in 2 or 7, then your watering days are:June 2,7,12,17,22,27 July 2,7,12,17,22,27Aug 1,6,11,16,21,26,31 Sept 5,10,15,20,25,30

If your street address ends in 3 or 6, then your watering days are:June 3,8,13,18,23,28 July 3,8,13,18,23,28Aug 2,7,12,17,22,27 Sept 1,6,11,16,21,26

If your street address ends in 4 or 5, then your watering days are:June 4,9,14,19,24,29 July 4,9,14,19,24,29Aug 3,8,13,18,23,28 Sept 2,7,12,17,22,27

* Make sure that sprinklers are not watering the street or curb ** Free mulch available at 310 Deepwood Drive (bring utility bill) *

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For less than a dollar a week, your aluminum, tin, plastic, and paper can be picked up curbside and recycled. They provide the recycling bin. No sorting involved. Pick up every Tuesday morning. Call Round Rock Refuse 255-4980

City of Round Rock Deepwood Drop-Off Recycling Center

Free to all Round Rock citizens (show utility bill for proof).Take your aluminum, tin, steel, plastic, cell phones, inkjet cartridges fiberboard (cereal, cracker, cake boxes), cardboard, , fluorescent light bulbs, propane tanks, leaves & grass clippings, and automotive products to the

City of Round Rock Recycling Center 310 Deepwood Drive (off 620 across from Micki Krebsbach Pool)

Open Daily 9:30 am to 6:00 pm (except City Holidays)

Recycle Paper and help Forest Creek Elementary

Take newspapers, catalogs, junk mail and magazines to the Paper Recycling Dumpsters located in the school parking lot.(Forest Creek Elementary gets a portion of the profits.)

SudokuThe challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appearonly once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box.

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Boy Scout Troop 165 Annual Pancake Breakfast

Submitted by Ron Salmon Boy Scout Troop 165 Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser (All You Can Eat!!) We’ll have pancakes, sausage patties, milk, juice and coffee.

July 4th, 2008 from 7am to 1pmSam Bass Fire Department Station #2

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Children 7 and under eat free. Pre-sale from Troop 165 boy scouts $5 or $6 dollars at the door. Question please contact: Shean Dalton at [email protected] or 512-673-0069.

Attention Teenagers The Teenage Job Seekers listing service is offered free of charge to all Forest Creek teenagers seeking work. Submit your name and information to [email protected] by the 9th of the month!

Baby Pet House YardName Age Sit Sit Sit Work PhoneAnkita B ....................... 13 .........• ........................................ 388-2063Ashrita B ...................... 12 .........• ........................................ 388-2063Candace Luther*+ ........ 16 .........• ......... • ................. • ........ 913-9096Jared Hill ...................... 13 .................... • ........• ....... • ........ 733-8456Micaela Schmitt+ ......... 15 .........• ......... • ........• .................. 238-9669Karina Schmitt+ ........... 11 .........• ......... • ........• .................. 238-9669Mariah DiPasquale# ..... 15 .........• ......... • ........• .................. 394-6267Arika DiPasquale# ....... 13 .........• ......... • ........• .................. 394-6267Kayla Marinaro# .......... 14 .........• ......... • ............................ 388-4386Carter Hamer ................ 12 ........................................ • ........ 246-3623Abby Hamer* ............... 15 .........• ......... • ............................ 246-3623Katherine Petty ............. 15 .........• ........................................ 287-1751Megan McGill .............. 14 .........• ......... • ........• .................. 238-9809Caitlin McGill .............. 11 .........• ......... • ........• .................. 238-9809Randi Schou ................. 14 .........• ........................................ 255-9314 Ashley Rowe ......................................... • ............................ 970-9567Ceara Napolitano ......... 16 .........• ......... • ........• .................. 246-0704Caitlin Mack ................. 13 .........• ......... • ............................ 716-1948Haley Ivy ...................... 12 .........• ......... • ........• .................. 244-0409Kim Aguais .................. 15 .........• ......... • ........• .................. 341-2830

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Round Rock Serving Center I want to thank all of my friends and neighbors who came up to the Forest Creek Park on Saturday, April 12th with their donations to the Round Rock Serving Center. We managed to fill numerous barrels with your food donations and the Serving Center truck was overflowing with your donations of clothes, household items, and furniture. A number of you donated your old computers which can be used in our “Computers for Kids” program. Your generosity is very much appreciated by many. THANK YOU!

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June LandscapingSubmitted by Ron Kerwin

Make Father HAPPY; give him a lawn service covering the HOT summer months as a gift he will REALLY appreciate!! We’d be glad to help.

It is getting hotter out; plan your lawn/garden work for early morning or evening to avoid the heat of the day. Make sure you drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids, preferably water, to keep from becoming dehydrated.

Plan your mowing schedule around the growth of your lawn. You should not mow more than 1/3 of the blade length off at a time. IF you water or fertilize too much, you will generate excessive growth. This will require more frequent mowing to avoid cutting off more than 1/3. If you postpone mowing, you will be damaging your lawn, generating excess clippings which will require more of your time to mow over them multiple times, and you will do your small mower engine harm by trying to mow too much grass with its smaller horsepower. With proper fertilization and watering, weekly mowing should be adequate; there will be exceptions however.

You can fertilize again this month with a 3-1-2-ratio fertilizer or 4-1-2; try to get it with a minimum of 50 % slow release nitrogen to stretch out its benefits. Water the granular fertilizer in soon after application. You can water your patio plants and hanging baskets with a diluted 20-20-20 water- soluble fertilizer. Try to use filtered or distilled water for these plants and baskets to reduce the chlorine getting to the plants.

Canopy your trees to allow more sunlight to get to the lawn grasses underneath. Low tree canopies will not allow grass to survive. You want the lower branches removed anyway for safety reasons while mowing. You don’t want to get poked in the eye.

On Red-tip Photinia and Indian Hawthorne’s watch for maroon colored spots on the leaves. This indicates a fungal leaf spot and could be fatal to the shrubs if left unattended.

Apply a fungicide, Banner or Daconil as soon as you can. Powdery mildew on roses, crape myrtles, eunonymus and zinnias in late spring can be treated with a funginex spray weekly.

Trim your spring flowering shrubs now and then leave them alone. Your Indian Hawthornes and other spring flowering shrubs are done blooming. Now is the time to trim them back. After you do this, do not trim them again until after they bloom next spring. Trimming them later in the year may result in your removing the flower bud heads for next year. June bugs DO NOT mean to treat for their larva, grub worms. Treatment is only effective in late July/early August IF you have grubs. Spider mites can be treated with miticides, insecticidal soaps or just a blast of water from your hose.

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Oatmeal Cookies1 cup shortening 1 tsp. vanilla1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. salt1 cup white sugar 1 tsp. soda2 eggs ½ cup chopped nuts3 cups quick oats 1½ cup flour

Cream shortening, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and nuts. Chill. Shape into walnut size balls. Roll in sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.

If you would like to submit YOUR recipe email it to [email protected].

Bear Fix, LLCyour neighborhood general contractors, would like toinvite your community to

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Come join us for food(as long as it lasts),

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