Westside at Buttercup Creek - November 2014

Westside at Buttercup Creek

Westside news Volume 5, Number 11

Official Newsletter of the Westside at Buttercup Creek HOA

HOA Board Annual Meeting Results The annual HOA Board Meeting was held on Tuesday, October 14. A 10% quorum was reached by attendees and proxy submissions as required. The Board wishes to thank all who attended or sent in their proxy’s. Denney James was elected to a 3 year position. The HOA Board members are:

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President - Walt Conlin Vice President - Dawn Harris Secretary - David Jackson Treasurer - Denney James Director - Dennis Domanski The next meeting will be held on November 17th at 6 pm at the David Weekley model home.

Recipe Roundup Let's face it, folks. November is all about the bird. It is the centerpiece of our Thanksgiving meal, sandwiches the next day, and then soup for days after that. It had always been a mystery to me how homemade turkey soup was made and why my mother would happily "dispose" of the turkey carcass for me after the holiday. Last year I finally made her stay with me overnight and the next day she shared with me how to make a wonderfully tasty, healthy, homemade turkey soup. The fabulous thing about this recipe is you can swap out starches and vegetables for things you like. You can also put single serving portions in containers and freeze them nicely. I'll never buy canned soup again. Hope you enjoy!

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Turkey Soup 1 Turkey carcass (or assorted parts) 1 onion, diced vegetables of choice - carrots, green beans, onion, celery, mushrooms, etc, cut into small pieces starch of choice - egg noodles, rice, diced potatoes, etc Bouillon cubes or Better Than Bouillon Salt and Pepper to taste Place the carcass in a large pot. You may need to break it into pieces to get it in. Measure the amount of water you add to just cover the carcass. Put in bouillon for that amount of water. Add large chunks of onion. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour.

Remove the carcass and other parts from the broth. Strain the broth and put it back in the pot. Pull the meat from the carcass, cut into small pieces and put into pot. Add vegetables and starches starting with the ones that take the longest to cook. Once everything is cooked, enjoy!

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Westside at Buttercup Creek BOARD OF DIRECTORS Walt Conlin............................................................ President Dawn Harris....................................................... V. President David Jackson..........................................................Secretary Denny James........................................................... Treasurer Dennis Domanski ....................................................Director HOA WEBSITE peelinc.com/newsletter.php?newsletter=WBC

MANAGEMENT INFO Celeste Starr Schulz - Property Manager Goodwin Management Office: 512-852-7922 Fax: 512-346-4873 Celeste.Schulz@Goodwintx.com

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PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHILDREN Paul is a sweet, loving boy—and he almost always has a smile on face! While he is extremely active and loves to play sports and be outside, Paul does well academically and is a polite young man.

Paul is 7 years old and is confident in his abilities to entertain others with his dance moves, creativity, and jokes. An abundance of support and patience will help Paul achieve success in his promising young life.

To find out more about Paul, please contact Grace Lindgren, LMSW, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter, at (512) 810-0813 or glindgren@helpinghandhome.org.

Adopting a child from the foster care system requires little or no cost to the adoptive family and funding may be available to help the adoptive family support the child or sibling group.

The Heart Gallery of Central Texas is a program of Partnerships for Children. To learn more about the adoption or fostering process, please call the Heart Gallery of Central Texas at (512) 834-3102, email heartgallery@partnershipsforchildren. org or visit our website at www.partnershipsforchildren.org.

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Turkey Cooking Time Guide Here's a handy chart that will help you estimate the amount of time required to cook a whole turkey in the oven. These times are based on placing the bird on a rack in a roasting pan, and into a preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven.

Weight of Bird 10 to 15 pounds

15 to 22 pounds 22 to 24 pounds 24 to 29 pounds

Roasting Time (Unstuffed)

Roasting Time (Stuffed)

3 to 3-1/2 hours

3-3/4 to 4-1/2 hours

3-1/2 to 4 hours 4 to 4-1/2 hours 4-1/2 to 5 hours

4-1/2 to 5 hours 5 to 5-1/2 hours 5-1/2 to 6-1/4 hours

Bake until the skin is a light golden color, and then cover loosely with a foil tent. During the last 45 minutes of baking, remove the foil tent to brown the skin. Basting is not necessary, but will promote even browning.

The only true test for doneness is the temperature of the meat, not the color of the skin.

• The turkey is done when the thigh meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. To get an accurate reading, be sure that your thermometer is not touching the bone.

• If your turkey has been stuffed, it is important to check the temperature of the dressing; it should be 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

• When the turkey is done, remove from the oven and allow to stand for 20-30 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, and makes for easier carving.

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Carpenter ants nest outdoors in dead wood (tree stumps or dead limbs, fences, firewood, etc.). They may also be found in wood siding, beams, joists, fascia boards or trim on structures. Damage is usually limited since carpenter ants tunnel and nest within wood; they do not eat wood.

However, wood can become weakened by carpenter ant excavation.

Carpenter ants are large ants that can vary in color from all black to reddish to yellowish or a combination of colors. These ants have one node, no stinger and a circle of hairs at the tip of their abdomen.

Galleries in the nest are excavated following the grain of the wood and have clean, smooth walls. Nest locations may be discovered by searching for piles of sawdust-looking material under exit holes. Sawdust is coarse and may also contain soil or sand, uneaten insects as well as dead ants from the colony.

Carpenter ants are able to enter homes from tree branches or utility lines touching the home, through cracks and crevices around windows and doors, cracks in foundation walls, ventilation openings or heating and air conditioning ducts.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR A CARPENTER ANT INFESTATION:

• Remove dead trees and/ or limbs and remove tree stumps from the landscape. Many times you can remove the (possible) nesting sites and get rid of the ants without using pesticides.

• Prune trees and shrubs that touch the home. Carpenter ants will often use these areas as a bridge to enter the home.

• Replace wood that is water damaged. Carpenter ants are drawn to moisture damaged wood, so make sure to repair any water leaks and replace damaged wood.

• Remove wood debris and firewood that is near the home. Carpenter ants may nest in firewood and when it is stacked right next to the home, it allows the ants to enter more easily.

For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512.854.9600.

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