Bella Vista - June 2017

June 2017

Official Publication of the Bella Vista Homeowners Association

Volume 9, Issue 6

BOARD REPORT June 2017

Communication - If you did not receive any email regarding WEBSITE for your review under Annual Meeting. the annual meeting for the annual meeting in May, please send Home Improvements – Please use the “new” ACC form when your email to Veronica Frederick at vfrederick@austin.rr.com submitting requests to RealManage for any projects planned for your to be included in future important messages. property. The ACC form is located on the Bella Vista website under As we reported previously, the Board is seeking the most effective “Documents” and “Architectural Committee Approval Request Form” way to communicate with homeowners and not everyone is using or at the following link: http://www.bellavista-hoa.com/bellavista/ social media websites as noted below: document_view.asp?id=15 •

Facebook – only 55% of the homes are registered;

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Nextdoor – only 50% of the homes are registered;

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HOA website – 70% of the homes are registered;

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None – 14% of the homes are not represented.

Board Meetings – The next Board meeting is scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the RealManage office, 9601 Amberglen Blvd, Suite 150, Bldg G, Austin TX 78729 (next to Lifetime Fitness on RR 620 service road). Board contact information is located on page 2.

The HOA website email list is “private” and only available to the Board for HOA. Please update your information at http:// www.bellavista-hoa.com/bellavista/home.asp if you did not receive updates. You will only receive emails regarding HOA meetings and HOA events. Bella Vista only has 303 homes and we don’t want you to miss any critical information.

Recreation - The Smiths (Erica & James) would like to schedule 3 events this year, but they MUST have volunteers for the End of school party, 5th annual Chili cook-off and Let Snow. Please contact Erica.smith605@gmail.com; if you can help out.

Annual Meeting – The Board would like to thank everyone that participated in the online voting for the Directors. We welcome Talbot Hansum to the team and Julie Fowler was re-elected for a new two year term. Thanks to both of you for contributing to your community. The annual presentation is posted to the Bella Vista HOA Copyright © 2017 Peel, Inc.

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IMPORTANT CONTACTS President, Veronica Frederick............ vfrederick@austin.rr.com Vice President, John Shumaker.........john.h.shumaker@att.net Secretary, Julie Fowler................. juliefowler.bvhoa@gmail.com Director, Talbot Hansum............. talbot.r.hansum@gmail.com Director, Bill Walters …..….................. WHW914@aol.com ACC Requests........................................bellvist@ciramail.com Recreation Committee...................erica.smith605@gmail.com

HOA MANAGEMENT RealManage Resident Services (pool, issues, etc.)

1-866-473-2573......................................... service@ciramail.com

Niki Torabi N i k a To r a b i i s a senior at Cedar Park Hi g h S c h o o l a n d will be graduating this year. She will be attending St. Edwards University in Austin Texas in the Fall.

Association Manager: Stacey Pye 1-866-473-2573................................stacey.pye@realmanage.com www.realmanage.com RealManage, 9601 Amberglen Blvd, Suite 150, Bldg G, Austin, TX 78729

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INTRODUCING

“Get To Know Your Neighbors” We are all very fortunate to call Bella Vista home. But, Bella Vista is more than just a place to live; it is a vibrant community brimming with family-friendly neighborhoods, chock-full of fascinating, talented people. Our variety is what makes us so both unique and extraordinary. However, sometimes, we get so busy, we lose sight of how interesting and diverse we’ve become.

We believe that getting to know the people who live nearby will help us create a sense of belonging and shared identity. We have created a column entitled, “Get to Know Your Neighbors” which we hope will strengthen connections, build trust in our wider community, and contribute to a happier neighborhood for everyone.

If you know of a person or a family that you believe is making Bella Vista a better place to live, please let us know.

We would like to introduce them to your neighbors.

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HOUSE FLIES Moving into summer, we should prepare for the inevitable….house flies. While many see house flies as a nuisance, they are capable of spreading diseases such as dysentery or food poisoning.

Due to the locations house flies frequent- garbage, manure, and carrion- they can pick up bacteria and other disease organisms which can transfer to other areas where they may land such as dishes, food, or countertops. House flies regurgitate onto food to liquefy it before eating and they can further contaminate items by defecating upon surfaces.

The common house fly has two wings and is dull gray with black stripes on the thorax (the section where the wings are attached). Adult flies can only eat liquid foods and have sponging mouthparts specialized to help them feed.

Eggs are usually laid on decaying matter such as animal fecal material, grass clippings, or garbage. Around 100-150 eggs are laid by the female. Depending upon temperature (warmer temperatures speed things up); eggs may hatch within 8 hours to 2 days.

Maggots, the immature stage of a fly, are small, white, carrot-shaped, and legless. There are 3 larval molts then mature larvae seek a dry location for pupation. Pupae are reddish brown and somewhat oval in shape.

During the summer, house flies may live up to 2.5 weeks while during cooler times of the year they may live up to 3 months.

The key to fly management is sanitation, or cleaning. Eliminate breeding sites by picking up animal waste one to two times per week; empty garbage cans regularly; clean garbage cans at least once a month with soapy water. Keep garbage cans located away from doors that lead into the home and make sure they have tight fitting lids.

Other items that can help reduce fly problems include keeping window screens in good repair; making sure doors and windows have a tight seal and weather stripping is in good condition; and using fly swatters or sticky fly paper to get rid of adult flies.

For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512.854.9600. Check out my blog at www.urban-ipm.blogspot.com The information given herein is for educational purposes only.

Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service or the Texas A&M AgriLife Research is implied.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides equal access in its programs, activities, education and employment, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Sudoku 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.

Indoor Plants

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18. Bottle need 19. Palladium (abbr.)

20. Upset 20. Many 22. Cow's chow 21. Perfect 23. Year (abbr.)

22. Captain (abbr.)

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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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The goal is to fill in the grid so that every row,Feature everyExchange column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. Each digit may appear only once in each row, each column, and each 3x3 box.

Water Conservation Tips of the Month:

• Install an instant water heater near your kitchen sink so you don't have to run the water while it heats up. This also reduces energy costs.

• Setting cooling systems and water softeners for a minimum number of refills saves both water and chemicals, plus more on utility bills.

PASTOR, DAVE JAMERSON

Unless you have a sunroom or greenhouse, the biggest dilemma of having plants indoors is providing them with enough light. Even if you have windows, they may be less than ideal if they’re facing in a direction that gets little sun, or if they’re shaded by a tree or porch overhang. Plants suffering from light deprivation are often lanky, with pale or yellowed leaves.

Luckily, you can lend a helping hand with artificial lighting. The best type of artificial light is fluorescent. Incandescent light doesn’t provide the right kind of light for optimal growth, and it also produces lots of heat, which can burn your plants. Fluorescent light comes in several varieties: the standard ones, which you can find at any hardware store or home improvement center, are fine for growing small plants such as African violets, but for larger plants, go for higher-output fluorescents, which emit much more light and can be found at most well-equipped garden centers or through mail-order gardening supply catalogs. Bear in mind, too: * When growing plants under artificial light, choose those that prefer low to medium sunlight. * Keep your plants very close to the light source - no more than 6 to 12 inches away. The intensity of light diminishes drastically the farther away you move from it. To increase intensity, add more fluorescent tubes, grouped together. * Rearrange your plants regularly around their light source to ensure that they all receive equal exposure. The greatest amount of light is emitted from the center of a fluorescent tube. * Leave the lights on 14 to 16 hours each day. A couple of hours daily won’t suffice. But don’t leave the lights on all the time; plants need periods of darkness for rest.

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Preparation: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves: 8

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat cook sausage and garlic until no longer pink. Drain grease off. Stir in 1/2 c. pizza sauce, pepperoni, Canadian bacon and 1 c. pizza cheese.

3. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Arrange triangles on a 14 inch ungreased pizza pan with points toward the outside and wide ends overlapping at the center, leaving a 4 inch opening in the center. Press overlapping dough to seal.

4. Spoon the mixture onto the wide ends of the triangles. Fold pointed ends of triangles over filling, tucking points under to form a a ring. The filling will be visible.

5. Baked for 12-15 minutes or until the crescents are golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with remaining pizza sauce.

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