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COMMUNITY INFO STEINER RANCH

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS OFFICE 12550 Country Trails Lane Austin, Texas 78732 512-266-7553 – Telephone 512-266-9312 – Facsimile www.steinerranchhoa.org

OFFICE HOURS

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

EMERGENCY...........................................................................911 Fire...........................................................................................911

Ambulance...........................................................................911 Sheriff – Non-Emergency........................512-974-0845 Travis County ESD No.6/Lake Travis Fire Rescue

Administration Office.............................512-266-2533

Travis County Animal Control.................512-974-2000

STEINER RANCH CONTACTS

Steiner Ranch Community Association

Office........................................................................................512-266-7553

SCHOOLS

Leander ISD....................................................512-570-0000

Monday - Friday (Closed from 12-1:00pm).9:00am - 5:00pm

Vandegrift High School.............................512-570-2300

Saturday & Sunday ........................................................................... CLOSED

Laura Welch Bush Elementary.................512-570-6100

(Currently office closed to walk-ins until further notice)

Canyon Ridge Middle School..................512-570-3500

Steiner Ranch Elementary........................512-570-5700

River Ridge Elementary..............................512-570-7300

STAFF

UTILITIES

General Manager

City of Austin Electric.................................512-494-9400

Joe Ristuccia........................................................ steiner@ciramail.com

Travis County WCID # 17...............................512-266-1111 Texas Gas Service

Custom Service....................................1-800-700-2443

Lifestyle and Communication Manager

Emergencies...............................................512-370-8609

Desirre Ghebremicael.................................... steiner@ciramail.com

AT&T

Operations Manager

Call Before You Dig.............................1-800-344-8377

New Service...........................................1-800-464-7928 Repair......................................................1-800-246-8464

Sarah Dunlap....................................................... steiner@ciramail.com

Billing.......................................................1-800-858-7928

Architectural and Community Standards Coordinator

Customer Service....................................512-485-5555

Samantha Dominguez.................................. steiner@ciramail.com

Front Desk Coordinator Cami Porter........................................................... steiner@ciramail.com

Compliance...................................................... steiner@ciramail.com

COMPLIANCE, ARCHITECTURAL Compliance/ACC Coordinator............... steiner@ciramail.com

SRMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Email the SRMA BOD.........................board@steinerranchhoa.org

Time Warner Cable

Repairs.........................................................512-485-5080

TDS (Trash & Recycle).................................512-329-1752 Austin/Travis County Hazardous Waste

............................................................................512-974-4343

OTHER NUMBERS

Lake Travis Postal Office...........................512-263-2458

Coyote Sightings.................................................................311 Five Star Commercial Community Management

Balcones Canyonlands Preserve.......................................

.................https://www.traviscountytx.gov/tnr/nr/bcp

NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER

Peel, Inc..............................................................512-263-9181 Advertising.............................advertising@peelinc.com

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FROM THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE 4 Update from the SRMA BOD 5 2021 SRMA Annual Meeting & Board Election Results 5 Assessments Due 6 Fireworks/Firecrackers Prohibited 6 Residential Landscaping Tips 8 Steiner Ranch Signage Rules and Regulations 9 Overnight Parking, Boats, & Watercraft Storage Reminders STEINER ACTIVITIES & EVENTS 11 Firewise 11 Dog Park Opening Celebration 11 VHS Band March-A-Thon 2021 14 Steiner Ranch Concert in the Park 15 News from the Trails Committee 15 Help Animals Beat the Heat 16 Steiner Ranch 2021 Graduation Parade 17 Young at Heart is BACK! 18 Fourth of July Event SWIMMING NEWS 19 Water Aerobics Classes are Back! 19 Pool Rules 19 Summer Pool Hours 21 The Steiner Stars Celebrates its 20th Anniversary! IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Steiner Ranch Events 4 Cover Photo 21 Classifieds 22 Teenage Job Seekers

COVER PHOTO

This month’s cover photo features the March-A-Thon scheduled for July 31st as well as the Community July 4th Celebration event scheduled for July 3rd this year. For more information, please see page 11. Hope to see you all there. Have a photo you would like to see published in the next Ranch Record? For consideration, send pictures to communications@ steinerranchhoa.org no later than the 8th of the month prior to publication. Your photo might just be next month’s cover! By submitting your photo you agree to allow your photo to be published in future issues of the Ranch Record and/or other Steiner Ranch communications. 4

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Steiner Ranch Master Association Board of Directors Meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm. Steiner Ranch Residential Owners Board of Directors Meets on the last Thursday of each month at 6:00pm. Trail Committee Meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. The committee also holds monthly trail work days. To learn more visit the Steiner Ranch Trail Committee Facebook page for the most up to date information and join their newsletter by subscribing at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ steinertrails Event Planning Committee Meets once a month. To join the committee and for more info, please send an email to desirre.ghebremicael@ grandmanors.com

UPCOMING STEINER RANCH HOA EVENTS 07/03- July 4th celebration (9:30am - 11:30am) 07/31- VHS March-A-Thon (8am) 08/07- Dog Park Opening Celebration (8am - 10am) 08/14- Concert in the Park (6pm - 10pm) 09/18- Community wide Garage Sale (9am - 12pm) 09/18- Post Garage Sale Goodwill pick-up (12pm - 2pm) 10/18–10/28- Steiner Spook-tacular Event 12/04- Santa Breakfast (8am - 12pm) 12/09- Volunteers’ dinner 12/01–12/17- Santa Mailbox 12/13-12/23- Annual Holiday House Decorating contest

Events are tentative & subject to change or cancel at any time. Events are planned by the Steiner Ranch Event Planning Committee, and are for Steiner Ranch residents in good standing with the association and their guests only. Final approval to participate in any Steiner Ranch program or event is dependent upon HOA approval. For more information, please contact Desirre Ghebremicael at: steiner@ciramail.com. For the most up to date information, follow us at: Facebook.com/ SteinerRanchHOAevents or visit the Steiner Ranch HOA website at: www.steinerranchhoa.org Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

2021 SRMA Annual Meeting & Board Election Results

Dear SRMA Homeowners,

Thank you for your participation in the 2021 SRMA Annual Board of Director election. We have met the quorum, and at the annual meeting held yesterday, Tuesday, May 25th, 2021, it was announced and certified that incumbent director Chris Langevin has retained his seat. Our sincerest thanks to all candidates, Mr. Madhu Basu, Mr. Shaun Cranston, and Mrs. Joy Perez, for showing their interest in serving the SRMA Community. Your participation has been vital to ensure a functional and strong Board and a continued transformation of the Community through the implementation of 2.0 Projects. Below is the complete list of all the volunteer-run SRMA Board of Directors and terms:

Assessments are Due July 1st, 2021

The July semi-annual Association assessments are due July 1st, 2021. If you have not received a statement by June 18th, contact GrandManors Resident Services at 1-855-947-2636. Assessments can be paid with ease through the CiraNet portal available at: https://www.ciranet.com/ResidentPortal You can also view Associations documents, current/history of your account ledger (starting September 1st, 2018, anything prior to this date contact the HOA office), Association financials, and " Report a Restriction Violation". Semi-annual assessments are due July 1st, 2021 and considered late if received after July 31st, 2021. Residents are encouraged to use one of the following payment methods: ACH/Auto Debit (**Recommended**) – Sign Up Today! This is the easiest way to pay! The ACH system automatically debits your account for the correct amount when your assessment is due. You will need your GrandManors Community ID; Account #; and Check Digit ID. For assistance call 1-855-947-2636. eCheck You can make a one-time payment using eCheck (electronically debited from your checking account), and choose "Make a payment" or call 1-855947-2636 to pay over the phone.

Naren Chilukuri Term ends April 2023

Credit Card You can make a one-time payment using Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover and choose "Make a payment" or call 1-855-9472636 to pay over the phone. *The bank charges a $14.95 convenience fee if you pay via a credit card. Lawrence Spinetta Term ends April 2023

Jessica Bombra Term ends April 2022

Dr. Raj Singh Term ends April 2023

Chris Langevin Term ends April 2024

Christina Morales Term ends April 2022

Jonathan Garriss Term ends April 2022

We thank them for their continued service to our Community. We encourage all homeowners to attend the monthly board meetings and register and/or log into the Resident/Ciranet portal by visiting the Association homepage at www.steinerranchhoa.org. Here residents can review monthly board meeting minutes, financials, etc. For any additional questions, please do not hesitate to send us an email at steiner@ciramail.com. Regards, Steiner Ranch Master Association Telephone: 512-266-7553 (9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm CST M-F) Resident Services: 1-855-947-2636 (7:30am to 7pm CST M-F) Email: Steiner@ciramail.com Website: www.steinerranchhoa.org Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

Check You can write a check payable to your homeowners' association and mail it along to the address listed below. Please write your homeowner account number on the check. c/o GrandManors PO Box 105007 Atlanta, GA 30348-5007 Your Bank’s Online Bill-Pay If you pay your assessments through an online bill-pay service, please update the payee information of your HOA to include your new GrandManors Customer ID. The payee address should be set up as shown below: Payee: Your Association’s Name Address 1: c/o GrandManors Address 2: PO Box 105007 City/State/Zip: Atlanta, GA 30348-5007 Account/Reference # Late payments will cause aggravation and penalties. Any payments received after July 31, 2021 are subject to an initial $25 late fee per association and for each subsequent month that the assessment remains unpaid. Assessment must be received by July 31st not postmarked by July 31st. Any check dropped off at the Association drop-box might be delayed in processing as the office is closed for repairs. ***Please note: resident access to pools, facility rental, and attendance at or registration for social functions and programs may be terminated if the Association account becomes delinquent. *** Ranch Record - July 2021

FIREWORKS / FIRECRACKERS

PROHIBITED

Steiner Ranch Fireworks Policy

Residents are reminded that fireworks within Steiner Ranch are prohibited by the Steiner Ranch Master Association and Steiner Ranch Residential Association. There are a number of reasons for this: 1) The use of fireworks places homes at serious risk of fire. 2) The topography and green space of Steiner Ranch is conducive to fires. 3)Federal rules regarding management of the Balcones Canyonlands (which borders Steiner Ranch) impose significant restrictions on activities that may affect wildlife therein. Serious penalties for violation can be imposed by federal officials. 4) Homeowners are entitled to the peaceful enjoyment of their property. Should you believe a violation is occurring, please complete a " Report a Restriction Violation" as soon as possible at https:// www.ciranet.com/ResidentPortal or immediately following an occurrence. Physical and/or photographic evidence is essential in substantiating a violation.

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July 2021 Steiner Ranch Residential Landscaping Tips - Irrigation Maintenance by: Michael Williams – Urban Dirt The heat of summer is now upon us and this is the most important time to assure that supplemental landscape irrigation systems are functioning as efficiently as possible. The average irrigation system is typically only 40%-50% efficient in terms of water distribution uniformity. Mother Nature provides the best water distribution but is unreliable during a central Texas summer so operating our irrigation systems is the next best thing. To operate a system correctly it is important to know the system well and visually inspect it regularly. Irrigation systems have many moving parts and can move out of adjustment after just a few cycles. It is recommended that systems are visually inspected every month making minor adjustments and repairs along the way. Additionally, plants can grow to block heads over time and it is important to make modifications to the system to prevent this or to prune plants in a way that does not block the spray patterns. Inspections, repairs and adjustments are important but programming is key. A typical landscape in Central Texas requires ½” to ¾” of supplemental water every week to stay healthy and thrive. It is important to program appropriately for the types of emitters your system has. A spray nozzle emits approximately 1.5” of water per hour while a rotary type head only emits approximately ½” per hour. Many factors like pressure and nozzle type can affect these calculations but these are good rules of thumb. Using the data above, an average spray zone would need to operate for 20 minutes every week while a rotor zone would need to operate for a full hour every week. Knowing your equipment is important when scheduling. Continued onPage 8

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Continued from Page 6 Site conditions also play a factor in efficient programming. Factors to consider are slope, sun exposure, soil type, and vegetation type. These can all dramatically affect how long a specific zone should irrigate for. Other recommendations to provide the best water distribution are to irrigate at night when winds are typically lower and temperatures are cooler to reduce evaporation. Programming utilizing cycle and soak utilizes shorter more frequent runtimes that allows more water to soak into the soil instead of running off. Lastly, watering the landscape deeper between irrigation days promotes larger more robust root systems that help plants survive the heat of the summer. Getting up close and personal with your irrigation system is key to a healthy landscape and effective water usage. So go put on your sun hat, swimming suit and go have fun in the water!

*Please visit https://www.wcid17.org/wp-content/ uploads/2020/08/2020-08_Stage1.pdf for the WCID17 Stage 1 Mandatory Outdoor Watering Schedule

Steiner Ranch Signage Rules and Regulation With the recent increase of unauthorized open house directional signs and other temporary signs, the HOA staff has been receiving multiple complaints from residents and local realtors. We would like to remind everyone of the below outlined Steiner Ranch Signage Rules and Regulations necessary to maintain the aesthetics and consistency across the community. OPEN HOUSE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS For Sale Signs - The Association has always had sign restrictions that allowed for one (1) “For Sale” sign on the front of the lot where a house is for sale. The rules also allow one (1) Open House” sign to be displayed with the “For Sale” sign on the front of the lot on the day of the open house. Open House Directional Sign Specification • Open House Directional Signs must be 12”x 18”, metal or corrugated plastic, stock brown background, with white lettering in the approved Steiner Ranch layout and design and mounted on a single 42” black metal post. • Signs that meet the Steiner Ranch Open House Directional Sign requirements are available for purchase at: STOKES SIGN COMPANY 1902-C HWY 620 S. Austin, Texas 78734 (512) 263-7446 • Realtors may use the sign company of their choice if the signs match all aspects of the signs manufactured by Stokes Sign Company. Sign Placement • The Association makes no representation that placing a sign anywhere permitted by these rules achieves compliance with governmental sign ordinances, and individuals placing signs are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all governmental agencies. Signs will not be considered in violation of community rules if they are placed as follows: • Open House Directional Signs are limited to one (1) sign per agent per change of direction at an intersection corner in the landscaped area (turf or planter bed) between the curb and sidewalk or a maximum of three feet (3’) back from the curb when no sidewalk is present. However, at no time will more than three (3) Open House • Directional Signs be allowed at the same intersection corner pointing in the same direction. Multiple Open House signs pointing in the same direction must be placed within three inches (3”) of one another and in line to appear as one sign. If more than three (3) Open House Directional Signs are located at the same corner pointing in the same direction, the Association will confiscate one of the violating signs. Open House Directional Signs are not allowed in any other location, including both entrances to the community, along roadways and medians. Continued on Page 9

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Continued from Page 9 • No item can be attached to 'Open House' Directional Signs, including but not limited to, streamers, balloons, flags, etc. Signs in violation of the above criteria will be confiscated. Approved Open House Days • Open House Directional Signs are only allowed to be displayed on approved Open House days, Saturdays, or Sundays. Open House Directional Signs are not allowed on any other day. • Open House Directional Signs can be displayed up to two (2) hours prior to the Open House and must be removed no later than two (2) hours after the conclusion of the Open House. Sign Identification • Realtors may identify their Open House Directional Sign by attaching their business card to one corner of the sign or by writing their company’s name, the agent’s name and/or phone number within a 2” high by 3-1/2” wide rectangular area at one corner only. Signs that do not comply with the sign identification rules will be in violation and will be confiscated. • No other Open House signs, Open House Directional Signs or any other temporary sign will be allowed within Steiner Ranch unless otherwise approved in writing by the Board of Directors prior to display. All signs in violation of this Sign Standard will be confiscated and disposed of. Signs that are purchased at Stokes Sign Company that meet the standard but are in violation due to placement will be confiscated and held at the Association office for 7 days. If the signs are not claimed within that timeframe, the signs will be disposed of. In addition, violating

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this Sign Standard may result in a fine being assessed to the Owner of the property where the Open House is located. POLITICAL SIGNS • Per Section 202.009 of the Texas Property Code, political signs may be posted as early as 90 days before an election (no earlier) and must be removed within 10 days after the election. Homeowners are permitted to display only one sign for each candidate or ballot item. • Please refer to the Refer to Texas Department of Transportation rules for posting locations and refer to Steiner Ranch Residential Design Manual and your neighborhood Development Area Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for more information. OTHER BANDIT SIGNS • A bandit sign is any sign which is illegally placed in a restricted area, often advertising anything from new homes to other services. No sign of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on the Property without the prior written approval of the Architectural Committee except for the signs which are part of the Declarant’s overall marketing plan for the Property. SIGNAGE IN COMMON AREAS AND PUBLIC-RIGHT-OF-WAY • Any type of signage is prohibited in common areas and publicright-of-way. No signage should be placed in the median, intersections corners, utility, and traffic poles. The HOA will remove any bandit or unauthorized signage and dispose of them without providing any notice. If you have any questions regarding the above Signage standards, please send us an email at steiner@ciramail.com.

VHS Band March-A-Thon 2021

The award-winning Vandegrift Band & Vision Dance Company is excited to continue its summer tradition of entertaining the Steiner Ranch community with the annual March-A-Thon parade. The event will be held Saturday, July 31, 8am, starting at John Simpson Park. More than 375 band and Vision members will march and play spirit tunes through the residential streets of Steiner Ranch. This event will help raise funds for the nationally top-ranked program and their planned 2022 trip to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Residents on the route can book private concerts, and all are welcome to follow the group as they play along the parade route.

For more information, visit www.vhsband.com

By Monica Little

Megan Gordon Year Graduated VHS: 2019 Which elementary school did you attend? Steiner Ranch Elementary What instrument did you play? Bassoon and cymbals What was your favorite memory of March-a-thon? I loved seeing the children and adults alike get excited to hear us play the concerts at different stops - it was nice knowing that there were people out there who enjoyed and wanted to hear us perform. What are you currently doing? I'm currently a junior at the University of Kansas studying music performance and performing in various wind and orchestral ensembles. Continued on Page 12 Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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Payton Suong

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Ellie Crooks Year graduated VHS: 2018 Which elementary school did you attend? Laura Welch Bush Elementary What instrument did you play? Trumpet What was your favorite memory of March-a-thon? Sitting on the street curb and socializing with all of my friends. What are your currently doing? I am currently a Senior at Texas Tech University studying to be an elementary school teacher. I served as the music officer of my sorority Tri Delta where I led the Delta Singers. I own my own business, ‘Elliesairfreshies’, which has taken off within this past year. This upcoming year I am excited to start student teaching full-time as well as maintaining my business!

Year graduated VHS: 2020 Which elementary school did you attend? Laura Welch Bush Elementary What instrument did you play? Trumpet What was your favorite memory of Marcha-thon? The frozen grapes!! What was the most exciting experience in Band? Winning Grand Nationals in 2019! What are you currently doing? I am a sophomore in college.

Alyssa Kim Grade: Incoming VHS senior Which elementary school did you attend? River Place for most of my elementary school years. What instrument did you play? I'm in the Vision Dance Company. What was your favorite memory of March-athon? My favorite memory of March-A-Thon would have to be eating frozen grapes with my friends after marching throughout the neighborhood. It's always rewarding because we are all usually sweaty and hot by the end of the event. What are you most excited about this year in band? It's hard to say because I ultimately love everything about the program, from summer band workouts to the competitions. I am most excited to be able to perform again with everybody in our new show!

Elizabeth Polk Grade: 10th Which elementary school did you attend? Laura Welch Bush Elementary What instrument do you play? Percussions - Rack What are you looking forward to in Band next year? This year I didn’t get to go in person because of COVID and I am very excited to have a regular band season!

Cruz Armstrong

Grade: 7th (for 2021-2022) Which Elementary School did you attend? Laura Welch Bush Elementary What instrument do you play? Trombone What are you looking forward to in Band next year? I am most excited about seeing my band family!!

Laney Shavulsky

Grade: 6th (for 2021-2022) Elementary School: Laura Welch Bush Elementary What instrument do you play? French Horn What are you looking forward to in Band next year? Instrument selection this Spring was so fun! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the Beginner Band at CRMS! 12

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News from the Trails Committee by Sterling Gray

Well, the “dog days” of summer have arrived. According to the Farmers’ Almanac, the phrase is actually a reference to the fact that, during this time, the Sun occupies the same region of the sky as Sirius, the brightest star visible from any part of Earth and part of the constellation Canis Major, the Greater Dog. Doesn’t seem right to blame it on man’s best friend. While we all enjoy our AC this time of year, its still nice to get out on the trails for some fresh air and relaxation (or exercise). If you happen to be hiking Bright Sky Overlook trail, you might notice a new addition near the northern terminus of the trail. The Trails Committee has installed another bench, with a scenic and shaded view of Lake Austin. A great place to take a water break and cool off for a moment. I think you will agree, we are very fortunate to have nearly 20 miles of hiking trails and our own slice of hill country heaven, right in our backyard. So get out and enjoy the trails! If you enjoy our wonderful trails and would like to lend a hand, we hold monthly trail maintenance events on the fourth Sunday of each month. To learn more, visit the Steiner Ranch Trail Committee Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/srtrailcommittee). As always, we on the Trails Committee hope to see you out on the trails soon!

Help Animals Beat the Heat

by Johanna Arendt and Jeremy Hull, Travis County Balcones Canyonlands Preserve As we enter the hot summer months, everyone will be feeling the heat, including animals. But unlike us, wildlife can't move into the AC to cool off. So how do they manage? Many have tricks and adaptations to help them get through the Texas summer, but they can still use a little help from us. The easiest way for wildlife to survive the heat is just to avoid it. Many animals are nocturnal, such as foxes, ringtail cats, and opossums. They are only active at night when temperatures are cooler, and they spend their days resting in hollow trees, underground dens, and other protected Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

spaces. Others are active mostly at dawn and dusk, like rabbits, bobcats, chimney swifts, and many reptiles. They sleep at night and spend their days in shade. Some animals are flexible, changing their schedules based on temperature, season, and food availability. These animals, like armadillos and white-tailed Gray fox visiting a pond at night. Photo by Heather Valey. deer, can switch between being diurnal (active during the day), crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk), and even nocturnal (active at night), depending on conditions. Many animals have also evolved characteristics and behaviors that help them cool off. The ears of black-tailed jackrabbits, for example, are not just for hearing. As blood flows through their comically long ears, body heat escapes into the air. And we have all seen dogs panting to release heat, but did you know that some birds do this as well? Next time you see doves sitting in the sun, see if they are breathing rapidly to cool down. Even though these animals have evolved ways to deal with the heat, times of extreme temperatures and drought can still be difficult, even dangerous for them. With the climate changing, the number of hot, dry days is only increasing, and many natural sources of water dry up due to heat, lack of rain, and pumping of the aquifers. Fortunately, we can help wildlife out by providing water. You can put out a birdbath, or Thirsty roadrunner. Photo even just leave out bowls of by Stephen Sinclair water. Just be sure to empty and clean them regularly to prevent the spread of bacteria, disease, and mosquitos. To help small animals like birds, butterflies, and other insects, place rocks and sticks at the edge of the bowl or birdbath to give them a place to perch. It can also help them climb out of the water. Ponds and other water features are also great amenities. If you put up a game camera, you’ll be surprised at the wide range of wildlife you’ll see coming to take a drink. Ponds also give frogs, dragonflies, and other wildlife a place to reproduce. To keep ponds mosquito-free, keep the water flowing with a small fountain, aerator, or a waterfall that will recirculate the water. You can also introduce native fish such as mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) or bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), which eat mosquito larvae. Planting shade trees and other native vegetation also go a long way to making your yard a refuge for birds and other wildlife. The long hot summer days ahead of us are bearable as long as you have ways to manage the heat. The Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and other wildlands in the area help animals by providing spring-fed creeks and ponds, and lots of shady spots to rest and recharge. But especially during times of drought and extreme heat, wildlife can use all the help they can get, so putting out birbaths and other water sources can help a lot. To learn more about the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve at Steiner Ranch and beyond, follow us on Instagram @bcp_traviscounty and check out our website – www.traviscountytx.gov/tnr/nr/bcp. Ranch Record - July 2021

Steiner Ranch was not going to let the school year end without celebrating their graduating seniors. On Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, many residents stepped out and lined the sidewalks and corners of Steiner Ranch cheering, waving and holding congratulatory signs as seniors and their families drove in an ebullient car parade through Steiner Ranch. Thank you to everyone that came out in support of the Class of 2021 and showed their pride in these students by making their graduation unique and memorable! Special thanks to the Steiner Ranch Event Planning Committee, the Travis County Constable Office Precinct 2, and the sponsors that made the event possible.

Gift Bags and Baskets Sponsors Rhonda Durrill, Realtor Avalar Real Estate 512-994-8400, Sam's Club, Home Depot Four Points, TUNE UP - The Manly Salon, Glittercorn Fairy, Gene Arant Team | Keller Williams Realty, Pediatric Dentistry of Steiner Ranch, Selfie Portal of Austin, Chick-fil-A Four Points, Dog Haus, Rudy's Four Points, Cups & Cones, La Bella Nails, Tiff's Treats Steiner Ranch, Target Four Points, HEB Four Points and Trader Joe's Arboretum. (Photo Credits: Monica Little) 16

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Young at Heart is an active social group open to Steiner Ranch residents ages 50+. We are purely a social organization wanting to share fun times. Joining us is a great way to make new friends, and get to know people your own age in the neighborhood. If you live in Steiner Ranch, you are invited to join us. To become a member, send your name(s), address, phone number and e-mail address to youngatheartaustin@gmail.com. Planned activities include: Book Club, Canasta, Euchre, Mah-Jongg, Mexican Train, Bunco, Biking, Card Making, Ladies' Out to Lunch Bunch. YAH members get together for happy hours, wine socials, International Dining, dinner groups, and the popular ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out). New groups are added when there is interest.

(Featured above: YAH Biking Group)

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Want to exercise, but can’t get motivated? Perhaps the pavement plays havoc on your knees, legs or hips. Or maybe you just don’t want to exercise by yourself. Try water aerobics! Classes go through September at the Towne Square Pool. WHEN: Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 am COST: 8 classes/month $60 REGISTRATION: Email Ann (the instructor) at askennedy@austin. rr.com Because there is a cap on the number of people we can have in a class, there is limited space. The first people to email the instructor will get a spot. Classes are 50 minutes long and will incorporate a total body workout in the water. Classes are led by a certified water aerobics instructor. Some of the benefits of water aerobics fitness are: *strengthens & improves muscle tone *enhances muscular flexibility *increases range of motion *improves posture & physical appearance *relieves tension & stress *increases energy levels & stamina *burns calories *strengthens the cardiorespiratory system Join us for lots of fun and great workouts to music. It’s an opportunity to meet your neighbors and make new friends, while getting/staying in shape. Adult men and women welcome (*This program is available to Steiner Ranch residents only).

Bella Mar

Open Monday to Sunday 8:00am 10:00pm The following programs will be using the Bella Mar lap pool: Master’s Swim Program: Wednesday & Friday 5:30am – 6:45am; Sunday 6:30am – 7:45am (*Two lanes available for lap swimming)

Steiner Stars

Stars Red – Tuesday – Friday 7:30am – 12:30pm Stars Blue – Monday – Thursday 1:30pm – 6:30pm (*One lane available upon request to the coach on deck)

Towne Square

Open Monday to Sunday 8:00am 10:00pm The following program will be using the Towne Square pool: Water Aerobics – Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am – 9:50am

To ensure Steiner Ranch pools remain fun, safe, and sanitary for all residents, the below rules are in place. Pools are for residents of the Steiner Ranch Master Association and the Steiner Ranch Residential Owners Associations, and up to 4 guests per household without a reservation. 1. Pool gates must remain closed and locked at all times. A facility fob is to be used to access locked facilities during hours of operation. DO NOT PROP GATES! 2. The association may deny access to the pools at any time due to occupancy limits, weather, pool conditions, or if maintenance is required. 3. At the discretion of the association, and as approved by the Board of Directors of the SRROA and/or SRMA, certain periods of the normal open swim hours may be set aside for specialized activities. 4. Use of the pool facilities is at the resident and/or guest’s own risk. 5. An adult must accompany children 14 years old and under at all times. 6. Proper swim wear is required. Swim diaper and plastic pants must be worn by children who are not completely toilet trained. 7. No diving. Dive blocks are for use by Swim Teams and/or private lessons approved by the Association. 8. No Smoking. 9. No glass containers of any type are allowed in the pool facility. 10. No pets in pool area. 11. Residents are responsible for any damage they, their guests, or their children cause and for cleaning up any mess or trash created by them prior to leaving the pool facility. 12. Violation of these rules may result in suspension of pool privileges, fines or other charges, and/or legal action. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

(*half pool available for residents)

John Simpson

Open Monday to Sunday 8:00am 10:00pm The following programs will be using lap lanes: Gold Stars Swimming – Tuesday & Thursday 3:45pm – 5:45pm (*half pool available) Swim Lessons – Tuesday – Friday 9:00am – 11:00am Monday – Wednesday - Friday 4 to 7pm (*One lap lane and half pool available) Developmental July 13th to August 5th - Tuesday – Wednesday - Thursday – 8:30am to 10:30am (*Half Pool available)

You can view lap lane calendars online at www.steinerranchhoa.org under the amenities tab

NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY - YOU SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK! Ranch Record - July 2021

Ranch Record - July 2021

In Every Issue The Steiner Stars celebrates its 20th Anniversary!

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The Steiner Stars swim team is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a fantastic, fun season despite COVID-19! Everyone is really happy to be back on the team, back in the pool, and once again with all of their friends. With last season canceled, and schools mostly virtual, for many of the swimmers this was the first time seeing old friends and coaches in over a year. June 5th we had our first swim meet of the 2021 season for both Red and Blue teams. This year the Meets have to be virtual, which means we swim in our home pool while our opponents swim in theirs. The team chose a Hawaiian theme for our first meet. Tents were decorated, kids and parents wore Hawaiian shirts and leis, and the pool was ringed with tiki torches. Despite the relaxed, festive atmosphere the Red and Blue teams swam hard and fast! It's clear that even after taking a year off, the Steiner Stars are back and once again a formidable force in our Northwest swim circuit! Many swimmers set personal best times and many more had qualifying times for the Invitational Meet usually held once the season ends. This season would not have been possible without the outpouring of support from the Steiner Ranch community, the Northwest Swim Circuit, The Steiner HOA, and all of the many kids and parent volunteers on the team. A big THANK YOU to everyone for helping us make our 20th anniversary a success!! This year's roster is full but next year we'll be back bigger and better than ever! Get more info and watch for our Spring enrollment announcements on our website Steinerstars.org. We'd love to have you come and join us for summer swim league 2022. We guarantee you'll find friends, neighbors and classmates already on the team. Come swim with us! (Residents must be in good standing with the HOA to register and agree to volunteer requirements to participate in the league. Space in each age group is limited. Swimmers must be 5 years or older by May 1, 2022, to participate. Our team is run BY the residents, FOR the residents!) Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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Ranch Record - July 2021

ATTENTION TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS Baby Pet House Yard Name Age Sit Sit Sit Work Phone Alexis Atencio..........................16.............•.............•...........•...................512-924-2976 Bonner, Allen..........................15.............•.............•...........•.............•.....206-484-0504 Sarah-Kaye Thurston*^...........17.............•.............•................................512-820-4010 Gabriella Sevieri......................13...........................•...........•...................505-263-2689 Emily Schulz...........................14.............•.............•................................512-266-6306 Nathaniel Proffitt....................12...........................•................................512-695-7795 Karla Trujillo...........................17.............•.............•...........•...................737-932-1128 Nicole Freer*+^.......................14.............•.............•...........•...................737-256-1352 Kendra Stephens*+^................16.............•.............•................................903-217-9230 Katherine Nissen*+^...............18.............•.............•................................512-266-7044 Hannah Nissen........................15.............•.............•...........•...................512-266-7044 Nathan Nichols*+^.................21.............•.............•...........•...................512-660-0556 Leanne Nichols*+^..................15.............•.............•...........•...................512-660-0556 Kody Hicks.................................. mother's helper.•................................512-217-3158 Eesha Patel...............................14.............•..........................•...................631-560-7307 Kiersten Dyke+.......................15.............•.............•................................512-266-8090 McKenna McDaniel*+............13.............•.............•................................512-608-2135 Nicole Greenberg*+................14.............•.............•................................512-497-0902 Sarah Conner..........................15...........................•................................512-507-6000 Rachael Klein*+.......................19.............•.............•...........•...................512-810-9003 Isabela Carson*+......................15.............•..........................•...................509-308-8601 Kassidy Gailey.........................15.............•.............•...........•...................864-238-0020 Campbell Fernandez...............13.............•.............•...........•...................808-783-0780 Lilly Nguyen...........................17.............•..........................•...................512-694-5568 Naymal Siddiqui+...................14.............•..........................•...................512-968-5993 Cameron Romero*^................13.............•.............•................................713-210-9042 Megan Schmitt........................14.............•.............•...........•...................512-713-5343

Please submit your information to communications@steinerranchhoa.org if you would like to be added to the list.

Baby Pet House Yard Name

Age Sit Sit Sit Work Phone

Kaitlyn Schmitt.......................13.............•.............•...........•...................512-663-6543 Grace Jackson..........................14.............•...............................................512-565-0963 McKayla Bagnal*+^................13.............•.............•...........•...................512-695-1981 Grace Jackson..........................14.............•...............................................512-565-0963 Leila Mahmud.........................16.............•..........................•................... 512-657 7718 Abbey Wilson..........................16.............•...............................................310-343-2286 Henri Renel.............................12............. ..............•...........•.......... •.......512-660-9542 Johnson, Jade...........................15............ •.............•................................970-787-0740

Kassidy Gailey.....................14............•............•...........•................ 864-238-0020 Brittany Ryley......................18............•............•...........•................ 512-501-0482 Nina Porter*+......................16............•............•...........•................ 512-589-0165 Camille Gutierrez+..............13............•............•............................ 512-762-8507 Zachary Davis.....................11............•............•............................ 512-965-1644 Melanie Wisenbaker*+^......16............•............•...........•................ 512-659-1602 Jacob Villegas.......................16............•............•...........•..........•..... 512-608-7087 Kaylee Russell......................18............•............•...........•................ 512-689-1553 Ariel Wood..........................18............•............•...........•................ 417-207-9305 Michael Craft......................13.........................•............................ 832-589-6939 Riley Bryarsi+......................15............•............•............................ 512-788-2014 Makinna Pritchard*+^........14............•......................................... 512-922-3121 Eva Pacak*...........................15............•............•............................ 512-655-9491 Kathryn Russell*.................16............•............•...........•................ 512-375-8887 Carly Christensen+*............13.........................•...........•................ 512-565-5588 Jacqueline Hines+*..............13.........................•...........•................ 512-565-5588 Alexa Gray...........................15............•............•...........•................ 425-753-3950 Michael Hildner..................................•............•...........•..........•..... 512-507-5937 Eesha Patel+.........................14............•........................•................ 631-560-7307 Benton Ballengee*^.............17............•............•...........•..........•..... 512-992-3138 Grace Ballengee*+^.............17............•............•...........•..........•..... 512-992-3138 Luke Ballengee....................15.........................•...........•..........•..... 512-992-3138 Jennifer Walker*+^..............17............•............•...........................-512-409-8590 Annika Olson*^..................15............•............•...........•................ 650-291-3633 Marie Seybal+......................15............•......................................... 512-851-7995 Brooke Moore+...................14............•............•...........•................ 512-788-3373 Meghan Gary......................11.........................•............................ 512-979-7169 Claire Cussimanio...............14............•............•...........•................ 512-839-1669 White, Katherine.................15............•............•...........•................ 737-346-2847 Roberto Guarda..................15.........................•...........•..........•..... 713-858-4934 Kate Richmond*+^.............14............•......................................... 512 484-1088 Vanessa Rubio*+^...............15............•............•...........•................ 512-987-7473 Bridget O'Brien...................14............•............•...........•..........•..... 512-777-2675 Rikhil Vatcher.....................14.........................•...........•..........•..... 432-269-8646 Nate Wilson........................16............•............•............................ 310-343-9139 Corinna Crawford...............14............•............•...........•................ 512-944-3001 Kaleb Gailey........................13............•............•...........•................ 864-238-0030 Isabella Sanchez...................16........... •............•...........•................ 512-552-4939 Henri Renel.........................12.........................•...........•..........•..... 512-660-9542 Valeria Euran*.....................15............ •...........•...........•.......... ...... 737-230-2005 Haley Judd..........................16............ •...........•...........•.......... ...... 330-310-9073 Jaden Judd ..........................13............ ............•...................... ...... 330-310-9073 Veda Montgomery.................. 11......... ...•..MH. •............ ....................512-592-1186 * CPR Training + Red Cross Certified ^ First Aid Please contact us via email at steiner@ciramail.com to have your information updated if outdated.

Ranch Record - July 2021

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Ranch Record - July 2021

Ranch Record - July 2021

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