Meadows of Brushy Creek

October 2013

Volume 6, Issue 10

yard OF THE month I’m so sorry for excluding our Yard of the month in the last issue, so this has two entries. Our winning yard for August was 16504 Denise, and our winning yard for September was 8608 Pepper Rock. Both

of these yards are extremely well-kept. It’s very difficult to maintain yards in these dog days of summer, but these yards are exceptional. Please do yourself a favor and drive by to see a couple pretty yards.

RAIN BARRELS With summer temperatures bearing heavily upon us and no end to our drought in sight, a question about the feasibility and accessibility of rain barrels for personal rain water collection was raised. My name is Gene Bennett and I have been collecting rain water from my rooftop since 2005. I set up a system of gutters and downspouts that channel into three tanks that hold up to a thousand gallons of rainwater. This has become a life source for my garden and landscape and saved me a tremendous amount of money. Some of you might have the time and ability to install rain barrels for yourselves. Others would undoubtedly want some assistance. I have contacted a local dealer selling rain barrels and we’ve worked out some pricing on rain barrels especially for the residents of Meadows of Brushy Creek. He has offered to sell us 125 gallon rain barrels at $189.95 apiece. The HOA requires us to place the rain barrels at the rear of

our homes –or somewhere else as long as they’re not visible from the street. If your home doesn’t currently have gutters you would have to contact a gutter installation company first. They would have to install a length of guttering off your roof edge to feed the rain barrel. Only a small amount of your roof would require guttering. You would be amazed how much water can be collected from only a quarter inch of rainfall. If you are interested in purchasing/installing these rain barrels please contact me personally. I will gladly answer any questions, and I will put you in contact with the right people. Just be sure to mention that you are a resident of Meadows of Brushy Creek. Gene Bennett HOA Board President of Meadows of Brushy Creek 512.963.5623

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Meadows of Brushy Creek HOA CONTACT INFO HOA BOARD MEMBERS

TERM EXPIRES

Gene Bennett, President..................... term expires 09/20/13 Cassandra Terry, Chairperson............... term expires 9/20/14 Keith Walkup, Treasurer..................... term expires 09/20/13 Joe Chateau, Secretary.......................... term expires 9/20/14 Mark Ayotte, Director........................... term expires 9/20/14

YOUR COMMUNITY,

YOUR VOICE

Do you have an article or story that you would like to run in this newsletter? Send it to us and we will publish it in the next issue. Email your document to knollwood32148@aol.com.

Cassandra Terry All members can be contacted at:

debra.johnson@goodwintx.com Not only do I care about your real estate needs because I’m a Realtor...but because I’m your neighbor.

NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Jennifer Summers

..........................................................................Joe Chateau knollwood32148@aol.com

Cell: 512-799-1999

HOA WEBSITE

Office: 512-439-3745

................................................... www.mbc.goodwintx.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (Deed restriction violations and general information) Debra Johnson - Goodwin Management, Inc. 11149 Research Blvd, Suite 100 - Austin, Texas 78759 Office (512) 502-7043 • Cell (512) 745-1511 Fax (512) 346-4873

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Email: jsummers5@austin.rr.com

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What Defines Bullying? Two key characteristics—repeated harmful acts and an imbalance of power—that most experts agree separate bullying from other conflicts that arise among young people. Bullying involves an individual or a group repeatedly harming another person—physically (e.g., punching, pushing, tripping, or destruction of property), verbally (e.g., teasing, name-calling, or intimidating), or socially (e.g., ostracizing or spreading hurtful rumors). Sometimes these harmful actions are plainly visible, but other times, such as when gossip and rumors are used to isolate the target, the actions are covert. With the advent of the Internet, bullies are able to maintain a more persistent presence in the lives of their victims through cyberbullying. How can you help teach your child not to be a bystander when it comes to bullying? Talk to your child about what is defined as a bully. Tell them not to be a bystand but rather to

stand up to bullying. Here are four ways to help when they see bullying happening: 1. Be a Friend - If you see someone being bullied, reach out to him or her. Invite him or her to hang out, sit with you at lunch, or just ask him or her how they are doing and be a listener. 2. Speak Up - If someone says something you do not think is cool and you feel safe, say something. It's not about starting a fight - it's about letting them know what they are saying is not cool. 3. Help the Victim Get Out of the Situation - If you feel safe, you can help by saying , "Hey we are late for class," or another type of statement to help the person leave. 4. Tell an Adult - Alert a teacher, principal, or counselor about the situation

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ROUND ROCK NEW NEIGHBORS Women from Round Rock and Surrounding Areas Celebrating 35 years of Friendship We have many fun activities and Interest Groups: Book Club, Bridge, Bunco, Canasta, Day Trips, Hiking, Lunch Bunch, Movie Group, Volunteer Opportunities, Wine Group and many more!

Whether you are new to the area or lived here for years, WE WELCOME YOU! Monthly Luncheons with Speaker or Program

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Pam at 512-487-8249 or Maureen at 512-394-5652 or visit our website: www.rrnewneighbors.org

MOMS Club

OPEN HOUSE The MOMS Club Round Rock South chapter would like to invite you to their

FALL OPEN HOUSE Bubble Day:

Friday, October 4th @ 10am Katherine Fleischer Park

was organized to charitably support families of children up to age 21 who

Wells Branch • 2106 Klattenhoff Dr.

Come play at the park, meet new friends & enjoy

suffer a (HAI) hypoxic/anoxic brain injury due to a nonfatal drowning in Texas.

• Bubble blowing • Balloons • Snacks

• Learn about MOMS Club MOMS Club is a non-profit organization with chapters made up of local stay-at-home mothers that offer support and social activities for moms in the area.

For more information

“HOPE4JD has provided genuine HOPE in our everyday life as we journey down our everyday life as we journey down our path with our son”.

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Fall ar Calend

October 19: Sharkfest Austin Swim benefiting Colin’s Hope. Volunteers and swimmers needed. November: Underwater Holiday Photos! Colin’s Hope will be collaborating with Flashpool Productions and pool partners throughout the Central Texas area to capture your BEST Holiday picture Ever! Proceeds from photos will help us prevent drowning. Locations and dates will be posted at www.colinshope.org and our Facebook page soon. Thank you to AG Real Estate Services for underwriting our Underwater Holiday Photo project.

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