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VOLUME 3

ISSUE 3

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER

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Rocky Creek Connection IMPORTANT NUMBERS EMERGENCY NUMBERS EMERGENCY.................................................................... 911 Fire....................................................................................... 911 Ambulance........................................................................... 911 Police Department...............................................512-314-7590 Sheriff – Non-Emergency.....................................512-974-0845 Travis County ESD No.6/Lake Travis Fire Rescue Administration Office.......................................512-266-2533 Travis County Animal Control.............................512-972-6060 SCHOOLS Lake Travis ISD....................................................512-533-6000 Lake Travis High School.......................................512-533-6100 Lake Travis Middle School...................................512-533-6200 Bee Cave Elementary............................................512-533-6250 UTILITIES West Travis County PUA (Water).........................512-246-0498 Pedernales Electric................................................512-219-2602 Alliant Gas (Prophane).........................................866-764-0283 AT&T New Service...................................................1-800-464-7928 Repair............................................................1-800-246-8464 Billing............................................................1-800-858-7928 IESI (Garbage & Recycling).................................512-282-3508 Travis County Hazardous Waste...........................512-974-4343 OTHER NUMBERS Bee Cave City Hall...............................................512-767-6600 Bee Cave Library..................................................512-767-6620 Municipal Court..................................................512-767-6630 Lake Travis Postal Office.......................................512-263-2458 City of Bee Cave....................................www.beecavetexas.com

The HOA is seeking volunteers!

Rocky Creek Safety Provision Council: The Safety Provision Council is responsible for evaluating the need, designing and implementing certain safety and/or security campaigns or enhancements within the community. The committee will provide the Board Of Directors with recommendation for specifications and scope of services for safety and security campaigns and enhancements. Volunteer members shall remain neutral when investigating all measures and shall not attempt to influence other committee members, BOD or HOA members. Please visit www. RockyCreekHOA.com to volunteer!

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NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Peel, Inc...............................................................512-263-9181 Editor - Jon Stein................................. rockycreek@peelinc.com Advertising...........................................advertising@peelinc.com

HOA MANAGEMENT Southwest Management Services...........................512-266-6771 Christy Gross........................ christy@southwestmanagement.net

ARTICLE INFO The Rocky Creek Connection is mailed monthly to all Rocky Creek residents. Residents, community groups, churches, etc. are welcome to submit information about their organizations in the newsletter. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, recipes, special celebrations, and birthday announcements are also welcome. If you have an article of interest to the community please submit to rockycreek@peelinc.com by the 15th of the month. The newsletter can also be viewed online at www.PEELinc.com. 2

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Partners in Hope is a Lake Travis community ministry that connects people who desire physical, emotional, and spiritual help with people who will help.

If you fall into either of these categories, we want to meet you!

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2016 HOA EVENTS – ROCKY CREEK *All dates/events subject to change due to weather or other conditions*

MARCH - MARCH 26TH o Easter Eggstravaganza • Pictures w/ Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunt, Spring Games & Family Fun SPRING – DATE TBD Saturday 3p – 10p o Adult Bus Trip • 3 -4 Fun Surprise Destinations around Austin, Interactive games, Discounts at locations • In addition will probably cost each resident about $25 - $35 per seat MAY – DATE TBD o 80s Throwback Party • 80s Music, Trivia, Sing-A-Long Dance-A-Long, Interactive Games, Entertainment & Prizes, Big Screen, Microbrew JULY - Sat, Sun or Mon of that weekend o July 4th Celebration o Morning Bicycle Parade / 9a-10a • What we did last year with bicycle parade and July 4th stuff

o Day Pool Party / 1p-4p • Inside Pool – DJ – Microbrew – July 4th Décor – Pool games – Food Trucks AUGUST ONE OF THE LAST WEEKENDS OF THE MONTH o End of Summer Pool Party & BubblePalooza • DJ, Bubbles & Bubble games, Parking lot games, Microbrew & Food Trucks OCT./NOV DATE & TIME TBD o Fall Festival • Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Live Music, Free Catered Food, Balloon Artists, Microbrew, etc. DEC. DATE & TIME TBD o Christmas/Holiday Party • Pictures w/ Santa, Christmas Music, Holiday Cheer, Hot Cocoa & cookies and activities

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JUNIOR DANCE CLINIC

Come have fun with the CAVALETTES at the Jr. Dance Clinic on Saturday, April 16th! Perform a Dance at the Spring Show Friday, April 29th When: Saturday, April 16, 2016 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Check-in begins at 12:45 pm) Where: LTHS Annex Gyms 3 and 4 (Entrance southeast of the Performing Arts Center) Ages: Kindergarten – 5th Grade Price: $45.00 in advance ($50.00 at the door)

Includes clinic, snacks, tee & performance at the Cavalette Spring Show on April 29th MAIL YOUR PAYMENT AND RESERVATION FORM TO: LT CAVALETTE BOOSTER CLUB Attn: Jr. Cavalette Spring Clinic, 900 RR 620 S. Suite C101, Box 108, Lakeway, TX 78734 OR REGISTER ONLINE before noon on April 15th at https://cavalettespringclinic2016.eventbrite.com If you have any questions, please contact Abigail Payne at paynea@ ltisdschools.org

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Grade:

Campus:

Email:

Medical Release: I hereby give permission for the adult sponsors of this event to seek emergency medical attention for my child. I understand that every effort will be made to contact me before seeking medical attention.

***Please list any severe food allergies your child has:

(Staff cannot administer medications. In the event of a severe allergic reaction, certified personnel will assist with the child’s prescribed EPI auto injector.)

Physician’s Name: Parent’s Signature:

Phone: Date:

Tee Shirt Size for Dancer: ____YS ____YM ____ YL ____ AS ____AM ____ AL Would you like to Pre-Order a Junior Dance bouquet for your dancer the night of Spring Show? $10 (payable at Clinic) ____Yes ____ No Will your child be performing at the Spring Show on Friday, April 29th? ____ Yes ____ No

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Your Rocky Creek Neighbor and Insurance Agent 5800 W SLAUGHTER LANE, SUITE 360 · AUSTIN, TX 78749 OFFICE 512-501-2837 · CELL 512-592-8001 · EMAIL PATRICK.COURT.UJL5@STATEFARM.COM 6

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Rocky Creek Connection Artisan String Quartet performs March 18 at Spicewood Vineyards • Artisan String Quartet will perform the music of Haydn, Dvorak and other classical composers • Musicians will perform on historic Italian instruments • The Quartet has earned national recognition The acclaimed Artisan String Quartet will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18 at the Spicewood Vineyards, 1419 Co. Rd. 409, Spicewood. Since its founding in the late 1980’s, the Artisan String Quartet has earned accolades in venues from Carnegie Hall in New York City to many local festivals and concert series in Central Texas. The group also recorded part of a film score soundtrack for a documentary about Barbara Conrad Smith, a legendary Metropolitan Opera singer. “When I Rise” premiered to a standing ovation during the 2010 SXSW film festival and later aired on PBS’ “Independent Lens” series. Four world-class professionals comprise the Artisan Quartet: Richard Kilmer and Paula Bird (violins), Bruce Williams (viola) and Douglas Harvey (cello). Members of the Austin Symphony, among the four they’ve performed on six continents and half the United States.

(Paula Bird will not be performing March 18 due to injury. Caleb Polashek will perform in her place). The musicians will play unique period instruments made in Italy. Bruce Williams plays a viola made by Brothers Grancino around 1680; Harvey a cello made by Brothers Gand around 1836; and Kilmer a violin made by Giovanni Baptista Guadagnini in 1779. In April the Artisan String Quartet heads to Mason, where after a well-received performance last May the Quartet was invited to become artists-in-residence for the Mason County Chamber Music Festival (MCCMF) March 31-April 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. Wine will be available for purchase and light refreshments offered at intermission. Tickets are available online at www.spicewoodarts.org. For more information, contact info@ spicewoodarts.org or call 512-264-2820. SAS presents a variety of concerts each year, from country western to classical and all genres in between, in addition to promoting literary and visual arts in the Hill Country. Concerts remaining in the current season include Marcia Ball, April 15, and the annual jazz tribute, “A Toast to Tony” May 6. See the SAS website, www. spicewoodarts.org, for more. Submitted by Mary Ann Jurgens

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TENNIS TIPS By USPTA/PTR Master Professional, Fernando Velasco

How to execute The Half Volley In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to execute a forehand groundstroke, a two-handed backhand, one-handed backhand, forehand volley, the two handed backhand volley, and the serve. In this issue, I will give you instructions on how to execute the half volley, which is usually played between the base line and the net. The player is not close enough to the net to hit it on the air and/ or does not have enough time to retrieve back to hit it on the top of the flight. The ball is usually hit right after it hits the ground. In these pictures student Liz Stanis from the Grey Rock Tennis Club demonstrates the proper form and technique. Step 1: The Split step: When the player realizes that she will have to play the ball right after it hits the ground, the player will stop and take the split step by bouncing off her toes at the same time and let her body lean forward to react to the ball. Both hands are on the racket so it can react to either move to the left or to the right. Eyes are focused on the incoming ball. Step 2: The Back Swing: The secret of the half volley is to take the racket back early and have a short back swing. Also, it is critical to lay

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the wrist back slightly to allow for a good point of contact in front of the body. The player will then bend her knees and lunge forward to hit the ball as soon as it hits the ground. Notice the concentration of keeping her eye on the ball. Step 3: The Point of Contact: As soon as the ball starts to rise, the player will make the contact with the ball and will aim to go away from the net person. Her eyes are focused on the point of contact and the left hand is still close the body for better balance. The left knee is still bent and the left toe is pointing toward the point of contact. Step 4: The Finish: Once the ball leaves the racket, the left knee has now almost straightened up and the follow through is above the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; head. This will allow the ball to go high over the net and will land deep toward the baseline. The opponent will have to back off to hit the next ball, or will also be forced to hit another half volley. The left hand is ready to hold the racket on the handle to anticipate the next shot, which probably will be the volley. Look for in the next Newsletter: The One Handed Backhand Volley

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WHAT DO YOU WANT? WITH JOSH STIVERS

This month, I want to take a bit of a detour from our usual conversation about investments, taxes, and estate planning, and ask you a simple question - What do you want? Often, we spend so much time focusing on the specific needs of our life that we can lose focus of the things matter most to us. When it comes to financial planning, most discussions surround rates or return, income planning, and taxes, but there are questions we have found to be fundamentally more important than these specific details. Ask yourself the 3 questions below and be honest with your answers. What do you want out of life? I know the answer to this question changes dramatically over time, but it should always be the lens through which we make important decisions. In conversations with clients over the years, I have found the answer to this question to be the primary driver in the direction our investment planning conversations take. If you are not clear on where you are going, then how do you know if you are on the right path? What do you want out of your finances? Money is nothing more than a tool to help you live out the answer to the question above. Once you answer the first question, it is much easier to determine how you want your finances to serve you. Many people are looking for financial

freedom. How are you currently positioning your assets to help you feel more free? What do you want out of your relationships? It has been said that no man is an island. This is especially true in the world of proper estate and investment planning. Most people have at least 3-5 financially focused relationships. The most common include their attorney, accountant, realtor, investment broker, and banker. I cannot stress enough the importance that all of these advisors be on the same page. Many people are missing a vital relationship. I like to refer to this relationship as the financial architect (or quarterback for the sports enthusiasts out there). As your life progresses and fundamentally changes and transitions over time, having a trusted advisor to help manage the different financial relationships makes a tremendous impact in your overall success. Most professionals focus solely on their unique skill set, and this is what we want them to do. I would encourage you to begin a relationship with an advisor that can coordinate the different aspects of your financial life with these different professionals. If you would like further information on this topic or to receive a copy of our report on retirement investment planning, please send your requests to the email below. As always, we are here to answer your pressing questions and concerns regarding retirement investment planning.

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