Stone Canyon - September 2012 by Peel, Inc.

Stone Canyon Neighborhood Newsletter www.stonecanyonoa.org

September 2012

Volume 7, Issue 9

Official Publication of Stone Canyon Homeowners Association

Letter from The President Welcome fall! I may have heard a collective sigh on August 27th as schools once again opened their doors to students. We’ll need to adjust to the traffic challenges of students being dropped off and picked up at Fern Bluff Elementary, as well as students and parents walking or biking to and from school. Of course we’ll have school buses picking up and dropping students, so make sure to look for their blinking lights and students boarding or departing. Have you noticed the surveyors in the neighborhood, especially at the intersection of Wyoming Springs and Brightwater Blvd? The City of Round Rock is working to gather data to start the Creek Bend Blvd Extension. We’ve known for several years that the city planned to extend Creek Bend Blvd over Brushy Creek to the intersection of Brightwater Blvd and Wyoming Springs Drive to provide better north-south connections west of IH 35. The city’s website shows a start date of 2014 with a duration of 18-24 months. Once we get notice of a more specific start time, we’ll notify the community. For more information, check the City of Round Rock website at: http:// www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=677 I’ve had a few residents contact me with some concerns and requests that I’d like to pass along. Part of yard maintenance is the disposal of the debris caused by cutting grass and trimming. Some neighbors have noticed that sometimes debris is left on the sidewalk or blown into the street. Clippings on the sidewalk can cause walkers to slip, and yard waste blown into the street can clog the drainage sewers. Please be courteous and help maintain a nice look in the community by properly disposing of debris and yard waste. Also, please be considerate of your neighbors with respect to trees overhanging the sidewalk. Preferably, trees should hang over the sidewalk no lower than eight feet (8’). I’ve noticed a few challenging areas on walks around the community. If you have any trees with branches that need to be lifted, please take care of them so that you avoid a deed violation. In addition, plants and shrubs need to be kept off the sidewalk. Another issue that has many residents concerned is parking in driveways that block sidewalks. I did some research and found that this is governed by state law in the Texas Transportation Code, Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (Continued on Page 3) Copyright © 2012 Peel, Inc.

SAVE THE DATE! by Joanie Brown

WHAT Stone Canyon’s National Night Out—aka Neighbors’ Night Out WHEN Tuesday, October 2nd TIME 6:00 pm WHERE Pavilion at Brightwater Park

As in the past, we’ll have lots of family food and fun for all. It’s a great opportunity to gather with the neighbors you already know and meet those you haven’t met yet. Watch for more info to come as plans develop. Don’t forget to mark your calendars. Joanie Brown paulandjoaniebrown@hotmail.com hm: 733-2913; cell: 784-3512

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StoneSTONE Canyon CANYON Owners & Association Management Teams www.stonecanyonoa.org

STONE CANYON OWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President/Recreation/Landscape Jessica Stempko................................board@stonecanyonoa.org Vice President/Capital Improvement/Maintenance Dwip Shah.......................................board@stonecanyonoa.org Treasurer/ACC/Publicity Director Greg Martinez..................................board@stonecanyonoa.org Parliamentarian/Neighborhood Watch/YOM/Website Vicky Lockwood..............................board@stonecanyonoa.org Secretary/Pool/Newsletter Rich Horton.....................................board@stonecanyonoa.org COMMITTEE CHAIRS ACC Richard Horton...........................board@stonecanyonoa.org Recreation Laura Kouns......................................rlkouns@sbcglobal.net Swimming Pool Greg Martinez...............................pool@stonecanyonoa.org Yard of the Month Joanie Brown & Amelia Dansby....... amdansby@gmail.com Maintenance Al Maus............................maintenance@stonecanyonoa.org Landscape Cathy Soukup.................................. csoukup@austin.rr.com Neighborhood Watch Joanie Brown................. paulandjoaniebrown@hotmail.com Newsletter Judith Horton ................................. judy@richandjudy.com Good Neighbor Laura Kouns .................................... rlkouns@sbcglobal.net Webmaster Ron Kellam......................... webmaster@stonecanyonoa.org

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............... 512-852-7965 ................... 11149 Research Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759 http://stc.goodwintx.com/ Payment Address: Stone Canyon / Goodwin Management, Inc. P.O. Box 203310 Austin, TX. 78720-331 Governmental Agencies: Fern Bluff Mud..............................................512-238-0606 ................ 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 (Robert Chody) 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 ext 1311 .....................Round Rock Avenue, Round Rock, TX 78681 Misc. Services: Gas Line Malfunction..... (Business Hours) 1-800-460-3030 .............................................(After Hours) 1-800-817-8090 Street Light Repair - TU Electric................1-800-242-9113 Texas Utilities (TXU).................................1-800-368-1398 Southwestern Bell.......................................1-888-294-8433 Time Warner Cable.......................................512-485-5555 Williamson County Road and Bridge............512-943-3330

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS Name ................................... Babysit............Pet Sit ......Sub/Age ................... Phone Allison Bird................................ •.....................•...........SC-13..................341-9089 Julia Hann*................................ •.................................SC-14..................341-0630 Christin O’Brien........................ •.................................SC -14.................341-8183 Alexandra Orzech*..................... •.................................SC-14..................310-0509 Katie Love.................................. •.................................SC-14..................255-0652 Aja Moore.................................. •.................................SC-16..................248-8011 Drew Daily................................ •.................................SC-13..................218-8405 Jenny Lee................................... •.....................•...........SC-16..................733-5460 Amanda Parsley.......................... •.................................SC-18..................218-8605 Megan Roten............................. •.................................FB-16...................244-9662 Lyndee Arenas*.......................... •.....................•...........SC-15..................996-0061 Grace Hochhalter*..................... •.....................•...........SC-16..................255-1603 Katherine Yoder*........................ •.....................•...........SC-16..................658-1602

Katelyn Leistico*........................ •.................................SC-15..................255-5758 Kelsey Leigh*............................. •.....................•...........SC-13..................586-1642 Mary Pochkowski....................... •.....................•...........SC-13..................750-1739 Sydney Snowden........................ • ....................•...........SC-15..................415-4370 McKinlely Stearns*..................... •.....................•...........SC-13..................294-2051 Casey Groves.............................. •.....................•...........SC-17..................743-0050 Sarah Brill.................................. •.....................•...........SC-14..................775-0740 Michelle Wang*.......................... •.................................SC-15..................733-1166 Sivan Lubinin............................. •.....................•...........SC-14..................284-4382 Todd Attridge....................................................•...........SC-15..................590-3677 Emily Bastis*.............................. •.....................•...........SC-13..................244-1507 Madison Bergstrom.................... •.....................•...........SC-14..................246-1025 Jillian Horton*........................... •.................................SC-12..................255-1833 Destiny Allen............................. •.....................•...........SC-13..................619-1536 Cameron Hansel...............................................•...........SC-15..................288-1076

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Stone Canyon President's Letter - (Continued from Cover Page) (a)An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle: (2) across a sidewalk Besides being against the law, parking across the sidewalk makes it hard for our residents that walk the neighborhood. Keeping the sidewalks clear is necessary for more reasons than just being a good neighbor. Blocking sidewalks causes major safety concerns. I was told by a resident that they were on a morning walk with the sun blocking their vision when they suddenly ran into a car blocking the sidewalk. This should not happen to anyone, but imagine if you’re a child or a person with a disability? If you are blocking the sidewalk you are forcing pedestrian traffic into the street and, of course, the possibility of having to cope with motor traffic. It’s inconvenient and it’s dangerous. Please do not block the sidewalks, even if you just need to quickly run into the house. Help keep our neighborhood safe and pleasant. The few minutes you block a sidewalk could cause unnecessary hardship for someone else. A call to the sheriff’s office confirmed that they are the agency that enforces this law. If necessary, you can reach them at 943-1300. No one wants to call the sheriff on a neighbor so please be safe and courteous by following the law. Hopefully, we’ll enjoy cooler weather soon. The Lower Colorado River Authority is predicting more than average rainfall for the fall and early winter. If you need to replace or repair the sod in your yard

now should be a good time to do so. Check with local suppliers for more information or give the Williamson County Extension office a call at 943-3300. They partner with Texas A&M and have good information to help you with landscaping in the County. Their website can be found at: http://wilco.org/CountyDepartments/ CountyExtensionServices/tabid/1923/language/en-US/Default.aspx Recent downpours have caused some erosion problems around the community. We’ve had dirt wash over some of the sidewalks along Brightwater. Our landscapers will be doing some modifications to address these problems. We’re also lifting canopies of trees along Brightwater to make sure we have an 8 foot clearance. Hope to see you at National Night Out in October! Take care, Jessica Stempko, SCOA President

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Stone Canyon Let’s Keep It Clean! We all like to walk our dogs but we all hate to clean up after them. Unfortunately it is a part of dog ownership. I know this is a time worn reminder but the neighborhood is littered with dog droppings! Please be kind to all of your neighbors & friends by removing your dog’s waste from their lawns, sidewalks, parks & greenbelt. Know that the waste can spread disease not only to other dogs but to humans as well. Think about all the little kids you see playing in their bare feet! And it just plain stinks in this hot weather. Thank you & I hope you are all enjoying your summer! Cathy Soukup

Round Rock Citizen Police Academy The Round Rock Police Department is now accepting applications for our 24th Citizen Police Academy (CPA) scheduled to begin on September 11, 2012. The Round Rock CPA is an 11-week program that gives community members opportunities to experience some of the first-hand realities of life as a police officer. The Citizen Police Academy class is free for anyone interested in attending. This is one of many continued efforts to develop citizen awareness and understanding of the role of law enforcement. Contact Officer Claypool: jclaypool@roundrocktexas.gov for information about the upcoming academy

Support Your Community Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 11 am to 6 pm at Cat Hollow Park Our Mission: To provide an opportunity for local nonprofit organizations and individual volunteers to raise funds that will serve our community. Over 5,000 participants will come out to enjoy the festivities and support local nonprofits. 18th Annual Hairy Man Festival - Saturday, September 29th Each year, the festival raises about $40,000 in food and cash donations to help local children and families in need. The net proceeds from the Hairy Man Festival are donated to local food banks (Round Rock Serving Center and St. Vincent de Paul) as well as multiple local nonprofit organizations. Proceeds will also benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). The mission of CASA is to be a voice for abused or neglected children through the power of volunteer advocacy and changes in the child protection system. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to watch over and speak up for abused and neglected children. For many abused children, their CASA volunteer is the one constant in their lives - and often the one adult who cares only for them. www.texascasa.org. The family fun-centered event raises money for many local charities, and offers a full day of food, arts & crafts shopping gallery, children’s activities, and live entertainment all day. Admission to the festival is two non-perishable food items or $2 per person to go to local food banks. This event is sponsored by The Brushy Creek Women’s Association. The festival is located at Cat Hollow Park off of RM 620 at 8600 O’Connor Drive. For more information please visit www.HairyManFestival.org or www.BrushyCreekWomen.org

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Directions: In a tall shaker muddle the watermelon and sugar together until well mixed and very juicy. Fill a glass with crushed ice then drain the watermelon liquid into the glass {it should fill it 2/3 full}. Add 2 oz vodka, lime juice and splash of beer. Mix and sip... delicious!

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