Chandler Creek - December 2012

Chandler Creek

CHANDLER CREEK

Chronicle

December 2012

Volume 2, Issue 12

Official Publication of The Chandler Creek Homeowners Association

Annual Message from the HOA Directors

Hello Chandler Creek Homeowners Association Members and residents of the Chandler Creek community. This has been a busy year for the Chandler Creek HOA and we want to take the opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday Season.

As a reminder, a quarterly meeting will be held at the Jester Annex located on Old Settlers on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 7pm to present the 2013 budget and discuss future plans.

We would love for everyone to come and attend and find out what this year has brought to the neighborhood and our hopes for what the next year will bring!

For the upcoming year, we are planning to hire a dedicated property manager so that the HOA is better able to meet the needs of our homeowners and residents. It is our hope that homeowners will have more opportunities to address concerns and receive information that they request from the management company in a timelier manner.

The Board is planning to do some additional improvements to our park area. We recently had a new bicycle rack installed and replaced the notice board at the park, both of which were damaged in an accident. No additional HOA funds were expended on these replacements as the HOA was fully compensated through an insurance claim. The Board also voted

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to donate a bicycle rack to the MUD which will be located near the pavilion. We are planning to have a storage building installed to ensure adequate storage for community equipment. This building will be outfitted with electricity so that park events (annual pool party) have all the outlets necessary for community events.

At this time, the Board is making decisions on major projects for the community to include replacement of some fencing, some additional landscaping, and repairs to neighborhood monuments. We are also evaluating the feasibility of a new pool house/community house. We certainly welcome ideas and suggestions from our residents.

If anyone is interested in serving on the Board of Directors or on the Executive Committee of the HOA, we would like to hear from you! Please either call Alliance at 512-347-2888 or email us at chandlercreek@gmail.com.

After many years of service, Director Robert “Bob” Wohlford has decided to step back from service at the end of the year. We will miss him and his contributions to the HOA Board.

Thank you all for making this a great year!!

On behalf of the Executive Committee, Kim Bennink and Shelley Janda, Directors

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Chandler Creek Mark Your Calendars!

HOA MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS: Kim Bennink Shelley Janda Bob Wohlford EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Woody Whitten (whitten.cchoa@gmail.com)........... President Ryan Putman....................................................Vice President Jon Devries................................................................Secretary Vacant.......................................................................Treasurer Jim Lipa....................................................... Member at Large MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Alliance Association Management.........512-328-6100 (main) ..............115 Wild Basin Rd, Suite 308, Austin, TX 78746 Customer Service............................................. 512-347-2888 ...................................................... info@allianceonline.net Shadana Hurd, Property Manager.................... 512-347-2888 .....................................................shurd@allianceonline.net

IMPORTANT NUMBERS WILLIAMSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Main Number.................................................. 512-943-1300 Non-emergency number.................................. 512-943-1389 Emergencies......................................................................911 CITY OF ROUND ROCK Utility Billing (Water)...................................... 512-218-5460 ROUND ROCK REFUSE Trash Service.................................................... 512-255-4980 SCHOOLS Double File Elementary.................................... 512-428-7400 Teravista Elementary........................................ 512-704-0500 Hernandez Middle School................................ 512-424-8800 Stony Point High School.................................. 512-428-7000

NEWSLETTER INFO EDITOR Woody Whitten.............................whitten.cchoa@gmail.com PUBLISHER Peel, Inc........................................................... 888-687-6444 Advertising....................................... advertising@peelinc.com

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IMPORTANT DECEMBER DATES December 13 – Chandler Creek HOA Quarterly Meeting for all Homeowners (Williamson County Annex, Old Settlers Blvd) December 17 (TENTATIVE) – Chandler Creek MUD monthly board meeting 7 PM (M.E. Gene Johnson Building) December 25 – Christmas **There will be no monthly HOA Board meeting in December.

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IMPORTANT JANUARY DATES January 1 – HOA Assessments for 2013 Due in Full January 21 – MLK Holiday January 24 – Chandler Creek HOA Monthly Board Meeting (Alliance Round Rock Office Board Room - 2300 Greenhill Bldg. 10, Suite 1010) January 28 – Chandler Creek MUD monthly board meeting 7 PM (M.E. Gene Johnson Building) January 30 – HOA Assessments for 2013 are LATE AFTER THIS DATE *Note: Monthly meeting dates are subject to change. Please double check with the HOA or MUD to confirm meeting dates prior to attending.

*Note: Monthly meeting dates are subject to change.

Please double check with the HOA or MUD to confirm meeting dates prior to attending.

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Chandler Creek Reminders Annual Statements – First Week of December As already mentioned in this newsletter, annual HOA statements are tentatively set to be mailed the first week of December. Please mark your calendars so that you do not overlook this important piece of mail.

If by mid-December, you have not received your statement, please contact Alliance at 347-2888 to request a duplicate.

Additionally, if you have any questions about your statement once you receive it, contact Alliance.

Quarterly Meeting for Homeowners – Thursday, December 13, 2013 at 7pm This meeting will be held at the Williamson County Annex on Old Settlers Blvd.

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Chandler Creek Covenant Violation Data – October 2012 Property inspections are performed twice a month for the Chandler Creek HOA. During these inspections, any covenant violations observed are noted and a violation notice is sent to the homeowner. The property inspector also takes pictures of the violations, which are now included with violation letters.

Please note: If you have any questions about a violation letter you receive, it is imperative that you contact the management company as soon as possible after receiving the letter so that your questions/concerns can be addressed in a timely manner.

If you wish to dispute a violation, please remember that all disputes must be submitted in writing.

Here is a breakdown of the types of violations noted for the month of October 2012: Mow, Edge, Weed 50 violations Boat/trailer Storage 7 violations Fence

4 violations Pet Nuisance

2 violations Street Parking

2 violations Debris

1 violation Landscape

1 violation Noise/Nuisance

1 violation Parking in Unauthorized Area 1 violation Recreational Vehicle 1 violations

HOLIDAyWishes2012 Each year, neglected and abused children in the Austin area must be removed from their homes by Child Protective Services caseworkers.

Separations occur all year, but it is especially difficult during the holidays. Partnerships for Children is making a difference in the lives of these children and we invite you to join us by participating in our Holiday Wishes program.

With your help, how many children can we impact this year?

Please contact us at:

512.834.4756 holidaywishes@partnershipsforchildren.org

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✓ SPONSOr a child by purchasing items from their wish list

✓ MAkE a donation and we will shop for you ✓ DONATE general gifts for children that are not matched with community donors ✓ OrGANIzE a drive to collect gifts commonly requested on children’s wish lists Thank you for your support!

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Sudoku

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

View answers online at www.peelinc.com DOWN ACROSS 1. Incline 1. Tack 2. Change 5. Giant 3. Small particle 9. Philippine dish with marinated 4. Compass point chicken or pork 5. Night bird 11. Journalist's question 6. Body snatcher 12. Tiny insects 7. Cultivate 13. Cut of beef 8. Volcano 14. School group 10. Change into bone 15. South 16. Musical productions 17. United States 18. Canadian prov.

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27. Brews 25. Swain 29. Sleep disorder 26. African country 31. Parent teacher groups 28. Fast plane 32. Strong rope fiber 30. Pastry 33. Bend 34. Decorative needle case © 2006. Feature Exchange

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Kim’s Cooking Corner Sometimes, especially around holiday time, it’s just harder to manage to avoid those all-too-good calorie laden dishes. I have folks in my family who don’t just have to watch their calorie intakes; they have to watch out for sugars and gluten too. Usually, it’s fairly easy to prepare salads, meats, and side dishes that they can enjoy, but desserts are more challenging. Here is one treat that takes into account dietary restrictions and actually tastes great! I found this gem a while back on simplysugarandglutenfree.com Enjoy!

Ingredients • 2 medium oranges • 3/4 cup coconut palm sugar • 6 large organic eggs • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour

Instructions • Place the oranges with the peel in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours.

Add more water if necessary.

• Remove the oranges from the water and let cool. Oranges can be refrigerated overnight or up to two days if desired.

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 10-inch springform pan by lining with parchment paper and lightly oiling the paper.

• Cut the oranges open and remove any seeds. Put the oranges, including the peel, in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.

Process until smooth. Measure out 1 1/4 cups of pureed orange.

Set aside.

• Put the coconut palm sugar in a blender and process until it reaches the consistency of powdered sugar.

• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the eggs until combined.

• Add the powdered palm sugar and beat on medium-high until the eggs are thick and airy. When you lift the beater, the mixture should set on the surface for a second until it disappears.

• Mix in the blanched almond flour, then mix in the orange puree.

• Transfer batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

The cake will also pull slightly from the edges of the pan.

• Let cool for 20 minutes on a wire rack, then run a thin, offset spatula between the cake and the edges of the pan. Remove the outer rim and let cool completely.

• Store covered at room temperature.

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