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STONEBRIDGE RANCH HOA NEWS JULY 2013
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From the President by Jon Dell’Antonia
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In the News by Tricia Scruggs
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Inside the HOA
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Financial Update by Michael Lesku
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Community Calendar
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Your Neighbor by Tricia Scruggs
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Social Scene
SPECIAL SECTIONS 14
Around McKinney
15 Lifestyle 20
Pet Page
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Landscape & Garden
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Health & Wellness by Shonnery Pettit
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Around the Ranch
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from the presIdent STONEBRIDGE RANCH HOA NEWS
publisher/editor Barbara Peavy
office administrator Carrie McCormick
advertising sales Sue Hardesty
contributing writers Jon Dell’Antonia Michael Lesku Shonnery Pettit Lisa Pogacnik Tricia Scruggs
cover photo Shannon Sheriff
Stonebridge Ranch is 25!!! Stonebridge Ranch is 25 years old! I often wonder if the original developers ever imagined that our little corner of the world would develop into such a unique community of nearly 9,000 homes with wide landscaped medians and plentiful amenities. We can all certainly take pride in the fact that we live in such a well-maintained and beautiful community. Be sure to attend Stonebridge Ranchfest, July 26-28. It promises to be a weekend filled with enjoyable activities planned especially for residents in celebration of our 25th anniversary.
May 23, 2013 Board Meeting
The Board meeting of May 23 was called to order at 1 p.m. It began with a “Homeowner Open Forum.” No homeowners appeared. Minutes of our previous meeting and appointments to several committees were formally approved, along with revisions to Modifications Committee guidelines and the annual resident survey.
Old Business
CMA President and CEO Judi Phares gave the board an update on the legislative issues concerning homeowner associations that are under consideration in the current legislative session in Austin. The bills that have passed should have minimal impact on our association. One that we will have to address is developing criteria for xeriscaping, which should help in lowering watering requirements. At this point we do not have all of the details regarding this bill, but we do know that artificial grass will not be permitted. The board discussed and approved significant repairs to the irrigation system in Area B, and an audit of the irrigation system in Areas A and C. It also heard a presentation from the landscape committee recommending we begin replacing large mulch areas in the association’s common areas with ground cover. This would ultimately reduce our annual mulch costs. The board approved a design contract to determine the feasibility and potential ROI of this proposal.
New Business
Pond Medics informed the board of the results of the lake mapping study, including information on lake levels and the amount of silt in each of the lakes to determine whether they need to be dredged. We do have some silt buildup in the lakes, however none is severe. The board approved an RFP to determine the cost of remediation to our lakes. The board then reviewed our investment policy for any potential changes. This is done periodically to see if we want to make any changes. No changes were made. The amenities committee presented a proposal to add additional cedar strips to the four pergolas at the aquatic center to provide more shade area. The proposal was approved and work was scheduled to be completed in June. It should not impact the use of the pools.
Association Reports
The board reviewed the financial reports for the first four months of the year. We are slightly ahead of budget and in strong financial position. We also heard the management report from association manager Mike Lesku and reviewed the social report and landscape maintenance report. Landscape maintenance is improving.
Executive Session
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The board then met in executive session during which time several delinquency and violation reports were reviewed for action. The board then reviewed and approved the collections report, collections committee report and violations report and also received an update on several issues that have come before the board. No action was required. The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m. Jon Dell’Antonia President Stonebridge Ranch HOA News x July 2013
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Stonebridge Ranch Community Association 6201 Virginia Parkway, McKinney, TX 75071 214.733.5800 • fax 214.778.0595 Courtesy Patrol 214.794.4945
Association Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Association Staff Michael Lesku—Association Manager Shannon Sheriff—Assistant Manager Candace Rickman—Receptionist Denise Spain—Senior Compliance Coordinator Courtney Birmingham—Compliance Coordinator Rony Peterson—Compliance Coordinator Joyce Martin—M.A.R.C. Compliance Coordinator Lisa Pogacnik—Web Administrator Michael Cawley—Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Torres—Maintenance Assistant David Wiest—Tennis & Recreation Director Lynette Rowell—Administrative Assistant
Board of Directors Jon C. Dell’Antonia—President Ron Ferris—Vice-President Lars Rosene—Secretary Richard MacFee—Treasurer Tom George—Director Michael Yon—Director Bill Campbell—Director Stonebridge Ranch Homeowners Association News is the only authorized and official monthly publication for the residents of the Stonebridge Ranch community, with news and calendar of community events endorsed by the Stonebridge Ranch HOA and its members. Stonebridge Ranch HOA News is published for the residents of Stonebridge Ranch for informational purposes only. The Stonebridge Ranch HOA does not guarantee any work or claims made by the advertisers and claims no responsibility or liability for statements made in the publication. Stonebridge Ranch does not in any way endorse or support, nor does it take any credit or responsibility for the services, paid or volunteer, nor statements made in articles or letters published herein not endorsed by the Association or the group decision of the Board of Directors.
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to safely be performed together—resulting in dramatic results with less recovery time. “Especially for busy moms with young children, being able to undergo these procedures at the same time is a great convenience,” Dr. Setty says. “Of course, this is a serious surgical procedure and one that shouldn’t be undertaken lightly, but it’s much safer than most people realize.”
“Mommy Makeovers” at Setty Plastic Surgery produce dramatic results!
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he effects childbirth and breastfeeding can have on a woman’s body can be detrimental, both physically and emotionally. Even with proper diet and exercise, oftentimes, it’s almost impossible to restore a post-pregnancy body back to its pre-pregnancy condition. “When those muscles get stretched, especially after multiple pregnancies, you can do as many sit-ups as you want, but that tightness won’t return,” says Dr. Naveen Setty. The answer for some can be found in a combination of several cosmetic procedures, commonly known as a ‘Mommy Makeover.’ The combination typically includes abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) along with mastoplexy (breast lift), sometimes done along with a breast augmentation or reduction. “It’s certainly not a ‘cookiecutter’ procedure, but one with lots of options that can be tailored to meet a woman’s individual needs, which is one reason why the Mommy Makeover is so revolutionary in its design,” Dr. Setty explains.
Decreased recovery time In the past, these procedures would have been done as separate events, with each requiring their own hospital visit and recovery time. In the last five to ten years, technology has improved, allowing these procedures
While Dr. Setty says he can’t guarantee that all women will get their pre-baby body back, Mommy Makeover patients are among the happiest with their results. He says, “It’s really amazing to see women who have had children and are used to spending all of their time worrying about others, do something for themselves that makes them happy when they look in the mirror.”
Board-certified surgeon Dr. Naveen Setty Dr. Setty is a board-certified plastic surgeon well trained in both reconstruction and cosmetic surgery, with further specialization in surgery of the hand. He chose to go into this particular field because of a car accident he was involved in during high school. “Plastic surgery is close to my heart because I myself had to undergo reconstructive surgery for burns I received in that accident,” he says. “That treatment had such an impact on me and I try to carry that patient perspective into my practice today.” In 2008, Dr. Setty moved from the East Coast to Texas and started his plastic surgery practice in Plano, then moved his thriving practice to McKinney in 2012. He lives with his wife and son in Fairview.
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In the news “Ranchfest!” quickly approaches Stonebridge’s 25th anniversary promises fun by Tricia Scruggs
After months of planning, Stonebridge is ready for a party. The community’s 25th Anniversary has been dubbed “Ranchfest” and kicks off on Friday, July 26, ending on Sunday, July 28. Organizers promise the three-day event will feature activities for everyone as homeowners and stakeholders celebrate the past and present of one of the country’s largest master-planned residential developments. “I think it’s important to celebrate how far Stonebridge Ranch has evolved in 25 years,” said Michelle Huddleston, a
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resident and volunteer who helped craft the weekend’s itinerary. “Residents pay a premium to live in this community. It is nice that they can be rewarded with ‘free’ events to enjoy.” Residents and their guests are invited to a 1980s theme party at the Beach Club from 6 to 9 p.m, Friday. There is a $5 fee for each guest. The evening will include music, dancing and two special presentations by McKinney Mayor Brian Loughmiller whose family resides in Stonebridge. One of them is the burying of a time capsule filled with a variety of today’s mainstream items, such as a smart phone and local school yearbooks. Shannon Sheriff, assistant community manager, said the community has been generous, contributing a long list of treasures that hopefully will be discovered by future residents. “So far, we are putting in cell phones, Stonebridge Ranch flags, yearbooks and historic maps,” Sheriff said. “Anyone interested in submitting can email me at ssheriff@ cmamanagement.com to see if the item is appropriate.” Some of the weekend’s activities will be held at the Stonebridge Ranch Country Club. Dates and times are still being finalized for the closest to the pin competition, putting contest and tennis tournament. On Saturday morning, beginning at 9 a.m., Kids Zone will open in the parking lot near the beach club and community association’s office. Nearly two dozen activities will be available for the enjoyment of youngsters, including bounce houses, obstacle courses, carnival-style games, a trackless train, dunk booth, a 24-foot rock climbing wall and Joust video games. Kids Zone will be open until 9 p.m. On the lower tennis court parking lot, from 9 a.m.noon, a local car club will exhibit an estimated 80-plus automobiles and motorcycles. This event is open to the public. Classic cars, trucks, custom and modified cars and hotrods will be on display. Both the sand volleyball tournament and beach club
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party will run from 12 to 4 p.m. The latter will feature DJ Aaron Kannowski. At 7 p.m. local band InVersion will hit the stage, providing two hours of live dance music, followed by fireworks around 9:15 p.m. A 2.5-mile fun run, starts at 10 a.m. Sunday. This event
is untimed and open to Stonebridge residents only. The route will begin and end at the beach club. To enter, simply bring three canned goods. The food will be donated to a local pantry. Refreshments will be served following the race. During closing ceremonies, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., awards for golf, tennis, volleyball and runs will be presented. Huddleston said the committee brainstormed and came up with a number of events, gearing them toward the varied interests and demographics of the community. “We tried to offer something for everyone,� she said. F Tricia Scruggs is a freelance writer from Stonebridge Ranch.
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InsId e the hoa City Of McKinney Stage 3 Water Restrictions Go Into Effect June 1 Effective June 1, The City of McKinney will implement Stage 3 of the Drought Contingency Plan at the recommendation of the North Texas Municipal Water District. Please contact the city’s Water/Waste Water Department at 972-547-7360 for questions or updates regarding watering restrictions.
Current Outdoor Watering Restrictions Landscape watering with an irrigation system is allowed only one day a week if needed, based on the residential trash pickup day for that collection zone. The residential trash zone where the property is located determines commercial property watering schedules. Outdoor watering is not allowed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. No hosing of paved areas, buildings or windows is allowed at any time. Operation of ornamental fountains or other amenities that use treated water is not permitted. No washing or rinsing of vehicles by free-running hose or use of water that allows runoff or other water waste. Hydro seeding, hydro mulching or sprigging is not allowed. No landscape watering is permitted during any form of precipitation or freezing temperatures.
Permissible Watering You may wash your car with a hand-held hose with a shut-off nozzle. You may irrigate with sources of water other than treated water from the city. You may water foundations, new landscaping, new plantings (first year) of shrubs and trees for up to two hours on any day by a hand-held hose, soaker hose or dedicated zoning using a drip irrigation system. An exception is allowed for new landscapes; they may be watered as necessary for 30 days from the date of installation with proof of purchase or certificate of completion. The city suggests that residents and businesses postpone any new landscaping until the current drought situation has passed. You can irrigate at any time if you have an ET/Smart Irrigation System that is properly functioning and
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InsIde the hoa registered with the city prior to June 1, 2013. You may replace swimming pool water lost through normal water loss. You may water public athletic fields up to two times a week, if the fields are used for competition at least once a week.
Penalties Violating Stage 3 water restrictions could result in a penalty. Penalties will be solely enforced by the City of McKinney and delivered through your regular water bill. Failure to pay can result in the water to your home or business being shut off. Please call the City of McKinney at 972.547.7448 for questions regarding water violation penalties.
This information is from the City of McKinney website and is subject to change without notice. Please visit the City of McKinney at www.mckinneytexas.org/ waterrestrictions for updates. F
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fInancIal update Financial Update by Michael Lesku
This month I will be providing a breakdown of the third largest association expense category—administrative costs. Administrative costs include those expenses associated with the infrastructure to handle the day-to-day operation of the association, insurance premiums, professional fees for tax preparation & audits, federal income tax and property taxes. Handling the day-to-day operations of a 5,000 acre community with 35,000 residents is a big job! Many cities the size of Stonebridge Ranch have dozens of full time employees to meet their operational needs. In the case of Stonebridge Ranch, the day-to-day operations are supported by a small on-site staff and regional staff. The on-site staff handles the compliance inspections, ACC processing, accounts payable & receivable functions, vendor operations, pool operations, social activities, website administration and owner inquiries. The regional staff handles assessment billing and collection, accounting services, human resources and recruitment services and IT services. The annual costs for on-site and regional staff support total approximately $900K, or 13% of the associations annual expense budget. As recommended in the association’s governing documents, the association secures insurance polices annually to protect the association against potential liability as well as loss or damage to association assets. The association’s general liability policy protects the association against claims of injury from residents or guests while on association property. The association’s property policy covers costs associated with loss or damage to the association assets. The association has $7.7 million of
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common area assets. The association also secures insurance polices for directors and officers, Workman’s Compensation and theft. The annual premiums for these policies totals approximately $165K, or 2.4% of the association’s annual expense budget. While the Stonebridge Ranch Community Association is a not-forprofit entity, it is not immune from paying taxes. The association pays federal income tax on gains made on its short-term and long-term investments to the tune of $32K annually. The association also pays property taxes on all 514 acres of common area totaling $14K annually. Tax expense totals $46K per year, or less than 1% of the association’s annual expense budget. The final administrative expense component is related to the annual audit of the association’s financials and preparation of the association’s federal income tax return. Each year the association contracts with a third party Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to review the association’s financials to ensure compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) of the U.S. The CPA also prepares the association’s federal income tax return for gains realized from the association’s shortterm and long-term investments. The costs for these professional services total $8K per year, or less than 1% of the association’s annual expense budget. As always, I’m available by phone or email if you have comments or questions. F Michael Lesku, CMCA®, AMS® is the association manager.
Administrative Costs to Operate the HOA • Administrative costs represent 20% of the association’s annual expense budget. • Day to day operations are supported by on-site and regional staff. • The association secures insurance polices for all common area assets. • The association secures insurance polices to protect against claims of injury on common area properties.
Stonebridge Animal Hospital sets new Standards of Client Service and Professional Pet Care “Three decades of practicing veterinary medicine has taught me that it takes only two elements to make a great veterinary practice—being nice to people and practicing outstanding medicine. That is the proven formula that has worked for me before and is working again with our new practice,” states Dr. Ed Mapes. Stonebridge Animal Hospital was founded on the following principles: • Always treat patients with compassionate care • Ensure that all of our clients receive unmatched service • Practice the finest medicine and surgery possible, making use of the latest techniques and the most modern equipment the industry has to offer. The practice mission is to provide pet owners with unmatched levels of service from conversations on the telephone and checking their pets in for care, to providing all of the information about their pets’ conditions with written estimates. The outstanding service continues after patient release with follow-ups to ensure that the pets progress satisfactorily and that all questions are answered. Dr. Mapes’ philosophy of medicine is that clients deserve to
know options for their pets’ care; they bring pets to the hospital to receive appropriate therapy based on accurate diagnostics. Taking the time and expending the extra effort to reach the right diagnosis is what good medicine is all about. This approach allows patients to improve more rapidly with less Dr. Ed Mapes discomfort and pain and is more economical in the long run. From Partners in Wellness programs that save hundreds of dollars each year for premium care, to advanced techniques such as laser therapy, laser surgery and stem cell regenerative medicine, Stonebridge Animal Hospital has introduced a new level of patient care, client service and great medicine to North Texas because our clients and their pets deserve it.
around mckI n ney Upcoming green seminars Summer is here! The City of McKinney Environmental Education calendar is packed with a variety of Green Seminars, everything from irrigation efficiency, to rainwater harvesting, container gardening, firewise landscaping, composting and even planning ahead for a fall vegetable garden! Join us for a seminar or two and bring along a friend! Please register online for all classes at www.mckinneytexas.org/green.
Build Your Own Rain Barrel Two Dates: Thursday, July 11, 6-8 p.m., John & Judy Gay Library 6861 W. Eldorado; and Thursday, September 19, 6-8 p.m., Fire Station #7, 861 S. Independence Rain is free, learn how to capture it. Learn about rainwater harvesting and build your very own barrel. Find out how you can collect and direct the rain in ways that create backyard beauty, lessen the dependence on using city water in the garden, and reduce runoff. Rain barrels are $50 each. Rain barrels are constructed from blue repurposed food grade containers and their capacity is 55 gallons. The barrels measure 24 inches in diameter and are 36 inches tall. Each participant will be provided with insect netting, a hose bib (faucet), caulk, and adaptor. The barrel will be fully functional and ready to be placed under a down spout. Reduce your use. Mandatory water use restrictions are in place year-round to help ensure a sufficient quantity of drinking water for all of McKinney. For the latest information on water restrictions, visit www.mckinneytexas.org/ waterrestrictions. Please note your homeowner ’s association may have guidelines and architectural requirements if rain barrel will be visible at your home. Barrels can be painted or covered with wood to reflect personal taste or to better blend into the landscape or architecture. Plants can also help camouflage the barrel. Presentation will include a slide show of ideas for you to consider. F
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McKinney Area Newcomers
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The next club meeting is on July 16. If you are new to the McKinney area within the past Two years, come join us for fun, information and friendship. Every month we have great speakers, nice door prizes, tasty refreshments and lots of good socializing with new friends. We invite you to join us for our monthly Coffee Meeting. For more information on Newcomers, visit TX@gmail.com. Our program will feature Clarice Marshall, a native Texan and retired teacher. The topic presented will be “Diamond in Dallas,” featuring the Dallas Arboretum, one of the most magnificent botanical gardens in the nation, a visual banquet ablaze in color all year around. The beautiful gardens and lush lawns on the shores of White Rock Lake are photographically presented as she describes the history of the gardens and the DeGolyer home, along with current events that make the Arboretum an everchanging place to visit and enjoy. Please join McKinney Area Newcomers at its meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 16th in the community Room at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 Virginia Parkway in McKinney. Social time with refreshments will begin at 9:30 a.m.
The McKinney Ladies Association’s community-wide Fall Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, September 21, 7 a.m.noon, rain or shine, in the parking lot at Stonebridge United Methodist Church, 1800 S. Stonebridge Drive in McKinney. Adults are asked to donate $1 in order to browse and shop. Members of the community may reserve a space to sell items (except concessions) by contacting Connie HollsteinDrexel by email at cjhollstein@aol.com or by going online to www.mckinneyladies.org. The cost to reserve space is $45. Sellers’ reservations must be received by September 16. MLA is preparing for its next club year and welcomes newcomers. To join, please send a $50 check made payable to MLA to: P.O. Box 1972, McKinney, TX 75070. Or, you may attend two meetings without paying the $50 yearly dues. The McKinney Ladies Association (MLA) is dedicated to supporting the children and families of our community through special events and fundraising efforts. For more information about MLA or to find out how to become a member, please visit www.mckinneyladies.org. Look for us on Facebook at McKinney LadiesAssociation and on Twitter at @McKinneyLadies.
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7:45-8:45 am—Fun Fitness (BTC) 9-10 am—Stroller Strides (BTC) 8-9:15 pm—Zumba Dance (CR) 8 am-2 pm—Junior Tennis Camps, Select Tennis Academy (BTC)
9:15-10:15 am—Camp Gladiator (BTC) 8 am-2 pm—Junior Tennis Camps, Select Tennis Academy (BTC)
Modifications Meeting 6 p.m. (BR) 7:45-8:45 am—Fun Fitness (BTC) 9-10 am—Stroller Strides (BTC) 8-9:15 pm—Zumba Dance (CR) 9-10 am—Yoga (CR)
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8 am-2 pm—Junior Tennis Camps, Select Tennis Academy (BTC)
Beach Club Pool Party 6 p.m. (BTC) Visit www.StonebridgeRanch. com for event details.
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2.5-Mile Fun Run, 10 a.m. (BTC) Luau Party, Noon (BTC)
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Social Commi Meeting, 9 a.m 8:30-9:30 am—Camp Gladiator (BTC) 8 am-2 pm—Junior Tennis Camps, Select Tennis Academy (BTC)
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Modifications Meeting 6 p.m. (BR) 8:30-9:30 am—Camp Gladiator (BTC) 8 am-2 pm—Junior Tennis Camps, Select Tennis Academy (BTC)
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Activities at the Beach Club, 11 a.m. (BTC) Annual Sand Castle Building Contest, 2 p.m. (BTC)
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25th Anniversary Mixed Doubles Tournament, 6 p.m. (SBCC) 7:45-8:45 am—Fun Fitness (BTC) 9-10 am—Stroller Strides (BTC) 10:30-11:30 am—Zumba Dance (CR)
25th Anniversary Putting Contest, 5 p.m. (SBCC) 7:45-8:45 am—Fun Fitness (BTC) 9-10 am—Stroller Strides (BTC) 10:30-11:30 am—Zumba Dance (CR)
Car Show, 9 a.m. (BTC) Kids’ Zone, 9 a.m. (BTC) Last 25 Years Theme Party, 1 p.m. (BTC) Longest Drive Contest, 3 p.m. (HC) Inversion Band Concert, 7 p.m. (BTC) Fireworks, 9 p.m. (BTC)
July 4 Activities @ Beach Club, 11 a.m. (btc); Annual sand castle building contest, 2 p.m. (btc) July 15 Beach Club Pool Party, 6 p.m. (BTC) July 19 25th Anniversary Mixed doubles tournament, 6 p.m. (sbcc) July 26 25th anniversary putting contest, 5 p.m. (sbcc); 1988 Theme Party, 6 p.m. (btc) July 27 Kids’ zone, 9 a.m. (btc); car show 9 a.m. (btc); last 25 years theme party, 1 p.m. (hc); longest drive contest, 3 p.m. (HC); inversion band concert, 7 p.m. (btc); fireworks show, 9 p.m. (btc) july 28 2.5-mile fun run, 10 a.m., (btc); luau party, Noon (btc)
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Ann Keady by Tricia Scruggs Ann Keady is a busy wife and mother. She and her husband Jason Key own and operate a specialty food truck called Cajun Tailgators. Along with several other mobile restaurateurs, the couple will offer good eats at Stonebridge Ranch’s 25th anniversary celebration. Ann graciously agreed to share a little about herself for this month’s HOA News. Here’s what she had to say.
How did you and your husband meet? Just a couple months after we each graduated high school, Jason and I met at freshman orientation at LSU in Baton Rouge. We were grouped alphabetically (Keady/Key) and he sat right next to me. We became instant friends, but we didn’t date until after we both graduated from LSU. We both moved to Dallas right after college.
In which village do you reside and why did you choose Stonebridge Ranch as home? We live in Aspendale. Stonebridge Ranch is a great community to start and raise a family and several of our friends live in the area.
What is it you enjoy most about living in Stonebridge Ranch? The friends we have made here and being part of a tight-knit community.
Tell us about your family. Jason and I have two wonderful boys. Jacob is four and Kaden is two. My background has been in real estate and Jason works in the construction field.
Tell us about your food truck. Jason and I loved watching the Great Food Truck Race on TV and one day he said, “Dallas really needs a Cajun food truck.” Within four months of that sentence, we were on the streets. He thought I was joking when I said that’s what I wanted to do full time.
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your neIghbor Why did you specialize in Cajun cuisine? Once in Dallas we found ourselves missing the true, home-cooked Cajun food of Southern Louisiana. We often looked for a reason to have people over for a crawfish boil, fish fry or gumbo and it was always very well received by our guests. Being from Louisiana, Jason cooked Cajun best and with a lack of Cajun food options in the Metroplex, we decided to give it a shot. We both loved tailgating before LSU games. So, we decided to name our business Cajun Tailgators.
Do you have a favorite menu item? It varies, but the chicken and sausage gumbo is probably mine while my husband’s is the crawfish étouffée. But the majority of our followers LOVE our crawfish pistolettes the best. It’s a lightly fried French roll that is stuffed with a spicy crawfish cheese sauce. Our crawfish pistolette was ranked 34 out of the 100 must eat foods in Dallas. The link to the entire top 100 list is on our website www.cajuntailgators.com.
What can residents expect from Cajun Tailgators at Ranchfest? Friendly staff serving up some of the best Cajun food in DFW. A must eat for the kids are Beignets, French doughnuts covered in powdered sugar. They are messy but so good!
Any other hobbies or interests you care to share with us? In the near future, we plan to open our first brick and mortar Cajun restaurant. We are currently looking for space. Also, at two years old, our oldest son, Jacob, could recite the LSU fight song in its entirety. So, you could say our family is crazy over anything LSU. F Tricia Scruggs is a freelance writer from Stonebridge Ranch.
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“Sprocket” This is Sprocket, a two-year-old pug/terrier mix that weighs about 12 pounds. He is a good little boy that will melt your heart and make you laugh. He is also a sweet ball of energy that loves to run and play and then will snuggle up in your lap to be loved.
Sprocket lives in a foster home that has a bunny, other dogs, cats and kids and he loves every minute of it. He is housebroken and crate trained. When his people are home he wants to be with them, even at night, because he loves to snuggle up by your side. He is eager to please and needs a family who will love him as much as he will love you.
Sprocket is looking for his forever home! Sprocket is neutered, heartworm negative, current on heartworm prevention, microchipped, current on vaccinations and all ready for a forever home to call his own! Adopt him today…just fill out an application at http://www.collincountyhumanesociety. org/adoption-application.html.
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landscape & garden Irrigating with ET Controllers As you know, and have dealt with first hand, the North Texas area is struggling especially in the last couple of years with drought and low lake levels. Some cities have policies that are more strict than others which has reduced many projects and caused many landscape installations to be postponed or modified. The best way to help conserve natural resources is to use water wisely with a true ET-based irrigation controller to ensure you don’t over water. Proper planting is also essential. ET is an acronym for “evapotransporation”—the rate at which soil moisture is evaporated and transpired through plant material. A true ET-based controller monitors the solar radiation, temperature, wind, humidity and rainfall. These factors are the variables that determine the evaporation rate.
True ET controllers receive this information from a real-time local precision weather station on site. The weather station automatically updates every hour and sends the signal to the controller to water only when needed. The ET controllers can work virtually with any existing controller no matter how big or small the property. Even with Stage 3 water restrictions in the City of McKinney, they are allowing a registered, properly operating, ET-based controller to run as the ET program sees fit and without restrictions. See the city’s website for more information—http://www. mckinneytexas.org/index. aspx?NID=511. Also check out the EPA WaterSense website for more information on ET-based controllers and what to look for when selecting an ET-based controller—http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/ docs/factsheet_irrigation_controllers508.pdf. F
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socIal scene
Fun in the Sun in July Kids Splash Hop at the Aquatic Center Thursday, August 1 What’s more fun on a hot summer night than a neighborhood pool party just for kids? On Thursday, August 1, 8:30-10:30 p.m., a Splash Hop will be held at the Aquatic Center for ages 10-12 only. Mom and dad, consider it a “date night” and drop off the kids. There will be plenty of security with a pool manager, lifeguards and the McKinney Police Department in attendance. Hot dogs will be served and a disc jockey will be playing. There is no charge for SBR residents; however there is a $5 charge for guests. The front gate will be monitored by the McKinney Police Department and children will not be allowed outside the gates once they are checked in. Parents should plan on picking up their children inside the gate at 10:30 p.m.
Family Beach Party We had great turnouts at our Family Beach Parties last summer so don’t miss out this year. On Monday, July 15, 6-9 p.m., a family beach party will be held with musical guest The Rumble Kings. The Rumble Kings take it to the max, from Elvis to SRV to Hendrix to Dick Dale and everything in between. Please visit Rumblekings.net for more information about the band.
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socIal scene Space is limited to the first 500 residents and guests. Hot dogs will be served (one per person) until supplies run out so if you have a big appetite, pack a picnic basket. This is a swimming event and children under 12 must be accompanied by and adult. Valid I.D. required. Stonebridge I.D. or other form of I.D. with current Stonebridge Ranch address is required. Coolers are permitted but no glass containers. There is a $5 non-resident guest fee.
4th of July at the Beach Club Celebrate America! Bring the family and create special memories on the 4th of July at the Beach Club. It is a day full of fun, games and music. Events begin at 11 a.m. and will include hula-hoop contests, tug-of-war, bouncy ball races and a variety of other activities. Our annual Sand Castle Building Contest will be held 2-3 p.m. Teams can be composed of up to six members—children and/or adults. Prizes will be awarded to the first place team in each of the
following categories: Most Patriotic, Best Animal or Reptile and Most Creative. Remember to not start building your castle until 2 p.m.
Summer Camps 2013 10 & Under 10 & Under Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by adapting the equipment, court dimensions and the scoring to the age and size of the children. 10 & Under Tennis enables kids to have more enjoyable experiences early on in the learning process and having fun is the number one factor in keeping kids involved. Time: 10-11 a.m.; Cost: $65 per week. Future Star Camp (ages 11 & up) This class is designed for beginner and intermediate players ages 11 and up. Players will be placed in groups according to ability level. All aspects of the game will be covered in this class. Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $90 per week. Tennis Academy For players who are competing in ZAT, Champ and
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socIal scene Super Champ tournaments. Topics covered include stroke production, tactics and strategy, quickness drills, mental toughness and match play. Players should be at a high level of fitness before attending this camp. Time: 8-10 a.m.— Drills; 10-11 a.m.—Fitness (optional): Noon-2 p.m.— Match Play. Cost: Morning Session only— $160 per week; Match Camp Session only—$130 per week; Full Camp—$240 per week. Tennis Camp Dates: Week 4—July 1-5 (No classes on July 4); Week 5—July 8-11; Week 6—July 15-18; Week 7— July 15-18; Week 8—July 22-25; Week 9—July 29-August 1; Week 10—August 5-8; Week 11—August 12-15. Camp Policies & Procedures Due to inclement weather, Fridays will be used as make-up days for all camps. If you are uncertain whether classes will be held or not due to inclement weather, a message will be posted on www.TennisCoachDave.com ½ hour before class time. A 10% discount will be given to all students signing up for multiple weeks. It is the parent’s responsibility to take off the 10% prior to sending the check. Registration can also be done online at www.
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TennisCoachDave.com or mail to Stonebridge Ranch Community Association, 6201 Virginia Parkway, McKinney, TX 75071 attn. Dave Wiest.
13th Annual Summer Spectacular Grand Finale Kids’ Camp This camp is for kids ages 6-11, and includes: tennis, swimming, arts & crafts and lunch. Week 1—July 29-August 1; Week 2—August 5-8. Camp times: Monday-Thursday— 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Summer Spectacular Grand Finale Kids Camp is a Stonebridge Ranch tradition, and a great way to end your summer with lots of fun! Each day will be filled with tennis and swimming, fun games, arts & crafts projects, and lunch. All activities will take place at the Stonebridge Ranch Beach & Tennis Club (tennis courts, community room and beach lagoon). Cost is $150 per camper per week and $280 for both weeks. Camp is limited to the first 36 campers to register, so return the registration form below as soon as possible to ensure your child’s space in the camp. Register online at www.TennisCoachDave.com or 214-733-5810. Lunch: Monday—pizza; Tuesday—McDonalds; Wednesday—Chik-fil-A nuggets; Thursday—pizza. If your child would like something other than what is on this menu please feel free to send a sack lunch.
socIal scene community room located by the beach club. *If you are running late our first station is the tennis courts. What if my child is not a good swimmer? During the swim period of camp, a portion of the beach is roped off on the sand and in the water—certified lifeguards and camp staff members will be watching this area. Children may wear a PFD. Does my child need a tennis racquet? No—racquets will be provided. Campers may bring their own tennis racquet if they would like. Where do we pick our children up? Beach Club Entrance at 2 p.m.
10 and Under Tennis Play Days!
Frequently asked questions: What should my child wear? Boys— Swim trunks, t-shirt, sneakers; Girls—bathing suit with shorts and t-shirt covering, sneakers. Don’t forget your beach gear. Where do the kids meet? Monday thru Thursday at 10 a.m. we meet in the
We have a play day planned out for you. Tell your friends to join you. There will be games and prizes, and to round it up, we’ll finish with a pizza party! The event is open to all children 10 and under. All levels are welcome! 10 and Under Tennis Play Days will run this summer every Thursday night (June 13-August 22), 7-9 p.m., at The Beach Club Tennis Courts. Registration deadline is every Wednesday (June 12-August 21) at 6 p.m. Register online at TennisCoachDave. com. $15 fee includes tennis games, pizza and refreshments. For more information please call Coach Lety at 214.218.7733 or Coach Javier at 469.396.2736. F
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health & wellness Nine Great Reasons You Should Lift by Shonnery Pettit Scientifically, if you burn more calories than you consume in a day, you will lose weight. It takes a calorie deficit of 3,500 calories to lose one pound. A lot of people will jump right on the treadmill to walk, jog or run off those calories because it is a fairly easy option. No need for equipment, just put on your shoes and take off. Cardio is an excellent way to train your heart and it will help you to lose weight. However, it is not the most efficient way to get in shape. Lifting weights will help you reduce belly fat, stress, heart disease and even cancer! Here are ten great reasons why you should start lifting today.
Reason 1: Burn 40 percent more fat Weight loss on the scale can come in many different forms. You could lose pounds due to water loss, fat loss or muscle loss. What you want is for it all to come from fat loss. Weight training helps you to burn 40% more fat than any other exercise. The biggest misnomer out there is that doing a ton of cardio is your best way to lose body fat, the problem with that theory is the calorie burn stops the minute you finish your cardio. By building more muscle, you will increase your metabolism thereby allowing your body to burn fat all
day long. One study sites that by lifting heavy weights twice a week you can reduce your body fat by three percent without cutting any calories.
Reason 2: Look lean Guys and girls alike all want to look lean. Summer is here and we will all be in more revealing clothing. You will look better and more fit when you are in those clothes if you can see muscle definition. If you lift light weights, the overall appearance of your muscles will change minimally. For example, let’s say you are lifting weights that are easy and you can do 30 or 40 reps. Your muscles won’t need to adapt or grow since they can easily handle this weight distribution. However, when you take the weight up to the next level, you will start to see muscle definition and form improve.
Reason 3: Build strong bones As we age, our bone mass decreases. Bone density refers to the amount of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones. Bone density is used as an indicator of osteoporosis and fracture risk. Strength training for 16 weeks can help to increase bone density and elevate blood levels of osteocalcin—a marker of bone growth—by 19 percent according to one study. The key to acquiring this benefit is consistency. Lifting heavy weights over time not only maintains bone mass but can even build new bone, especially in the high-risk group of post-menopausal women.
Reason 4: Burn more calories If you wear a heart rate monitor while working out, you probably realize that your calorie burn is a lot more after a cardio session versus after you lift weights. However, what your heart rate monitor isn’t showing is the after-burn following your training session. Exercise Post Oxygen Consumption (or EPOC) with cardio is very low, which means you stop burning calories as soon as you finish exercising. When you weight train, you cause tiny microscopic tears in your muscle tissue. In order to repair these tears, your body gets energy from calories and fat stores. Therefore, your EPOC is at an all time high. This means you are burning more calories at rest and you have done something magical, increased your resting metabolism!
Reason 5: Build strength There is a difference between muscle endurance and muscle strength. By lifting lighter weights with higher reps you will increase your muscle endurance, however if you want to increase your strength, you must increase your weight load. Compound exercises such as squats, deadlifts and rows will also allow you to increase your muscle strength.
Reason 6: Lose belly fat The number one place where people want to lose the most fat is their midsection. While it is true that you can
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health & wellness tissue of the men and women participating in these studies. These probes stayed in place before, during and 45 minutes after a weight training workout. The workout was a full body resistance-training session using three sets of ten reps with heavy weights. Researchers concluded that the resistance training increased the usage of abdominal fat during exercise and for at least 40 minutes after exercise.
Reason 7: Gain self-esteem There is something very empowering to know that you are able to lift heavy objects. Women and men alike gain a sense of confidence when they are able to exert their strength. Not only that but your body will transform into a lean, toned machine. All of this will result in higher self-esteem.
Reason 8: Injury prevention Strengthening the muscles surrounding and supporting your joints can help prevent injuries by strengthening joint integrity and by allowing you to maintain good form.
Reason 9: Keeps you young not spot train, each person stores body fat in a preconceived fashion due to genetics, hence, all the body shape descriptors—apple, pear, rectangle, hour glass or inverted triangle. The Journal of Applied Physiology published a 2007 study from East Carolina University. The study showed weight training’s ability to burn belly fat both during and after a workout. Probes were inserted into in the adipose
Based on studies, your fast-twitch muscle fibers are reduced up to 50 percent as you age and slow-twitch fibers decrease less than 25 percent. Why is that important? It is important because your fast-twitch muscles are responsible for generating power, a combined measure of strength and speed. This is key to sports performance but it’s also the reason you can function in every day life, like getting off the couch and picking up things. F Shonnery Pettit is a resident of Stonebridge Ranch.
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www.stonebrI dgeranch.com How to Prevent Identity Theft Online by Lisa Pogacnik
The Internet makes many everyday tasks faster and more convenient, like shopping, researching products, banking, searching for health information and communicating. The down side is that our increased online presence has created a breeding ground for criminal activity—fertile soil for identity thieves.
Identity theft is not just a financial crime. It varies widely and can include financial identity theft, such as checking and/or credit card fraud, criminal identity theft, governmental identity theft and medical identity theft. To perpetrate their crimes, impostors obtain key pieces of personal information, such as Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers, and then use them for their own personal gain. It can start with something as simple as a lost or stolen wallet, stolen mail, a computer data breach or virus, “phishing” scams or access to paper documents thrown out by you or a business. The latter is known as dumpster diving. Although there are many forms of identity theft, taking simple steps can help you create a safer virtual environment for yourself and your family. To fight identity theft online, try following tips like these provided by TD Bank, www. tdbank.com.
Password Protection
• Never share your passwords or PINs. • Never write your passwords down where they could be easily found by others. • Don’t use information that could be easily linked to you such as your birth date, anniversary, kids birthdates, phone number or names of pets. • Use a password that contains letters and numbers, preferably not recognizable words. • Change your online account passwords every 30 days.
Online Security
• If you are providing financial information or placing an order online, be sure the site is secure. Look for a URL that begins with “https://” and the “closed padlock” ( ) in the lower right hand corner of your browser. • Do business only with financial institutions and online merchants that you know and trust. • Watch out for copycat sites that may try to look like a financial institution. Be sure you are using the correct web address for your bank. • Don’t reply to any e-mail or pop-up message that requests you update or provide personal information. • Never leave your computer unattended while using any online banking or investing service. • Always log off completely and close your browser when you are finished with a secure session. • Only access your personal financial information from a computer you “trust.” Internet kiosks and cyber cafes are not as secure as your personal computer. • Install, use and regularly update anti-virus and antispyware software on your computer. • Make sure your computer is up-to-date with security patches for your operating system and applications.
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www.stonebrIdgeranch.com Windows users should turn the Auto-Update feature on. Security patches may be found at vendor’s websites. Check the sites periodically as these patches are frequently updated. • Consider using a personal firewall to prevent hackers from invading your personal computer, especially if you are using DSL or a cable modem to access the Internet. A firewall can make you virtually “invisible” online and will help to block out communications from unauthorized sources. • If you use wireless networking, make sure to turn on all security features such as WPA encryption. Change the default password and SSID on your wireless router.
e-Mail Safety
• If you receive an offer via e-mail or on a website that sounds too good to be true, it probably is. • E-mail is not secure. Never e-mail personal financial information such as account numbers or your Social Security number. • Don’t open e-mail or attachments from senders you don’t know. And even when you know the source, exercise caution. Attachments may be Trojan Horse programs that compromise your computer’s security. • Beware of e-mail scams. Never respond to unsolicited e-mail or click a link within a suspicious e-mail asking you to validate your account information or provide personal information. • Use e-mail filtering software to screen for “spam” and identify suspect messages. • Turn off the “preview” function of your e-mail program. The feature can be a security risk. • Use secure messaging when it’s available. F Lisa Pogacnik is the web administrator for Stonebridge Ranch.
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around the ranch Dunk 4 West, Texas We would like to extend a thank you to everyone who came out to the Memorial Day Beach Party and participated in the Dunk for West! The explosion killed many people and destroyed 74 homes. In just a few hours, residents raised $127 that will be going directly to fertilizer plant victims through the West Long Term Recovery Center. For more information on the West Long Term Recovery, visit WestLTR.org.
Courtesy Patrol
Securitas is the hired courtesy patrol for Stonebridge Ranch. They make their best efforts to keep non-residents from using the features and benefits of the association and contact the McKinney Police Department when suspicious or illegal activity is observed. We thank the residents for their continued respect to our courtesy patrol! If you ever suspect a non-resident is using association property after hours please contact patrol at 214.794.4945. If you plan to use association parks after business hours, please keep your resident ID card or drivers license handy, as you may be asked to present it. All association sports fields and playgrounds are closed after dark. Suspicious vehicles and people should be reported to the McKinney Police Department immediately by calling 911. F
Tennis Club Aces
Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club Aces competed their 29th season this year in the TCD Ladies League.
Front: Paula Mattei, Lisa Noble, Nicky Hanson, Kim Miller. Back: Lynn Parkes, Jane Schrick, Hilary Jones, Meredith Williams, Janie Miller, Heather Turck.
Picking Up After Your Pets We appreciate all the responsible owners that religiously pick up after their pets! Most of the homes here are in close proximity of each other and share fence lines. As the summer heats up, let’s make sure to be pro-active about cleaning up after our pets when we’re out on a walk or in our own yard. This should help to keep smells fresh and the bottom of our shoes clean. F
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At the Law Offices of Dana C. Palmer, they believe that divorce doesn’t have to be so hard.
spouse trying to extract as much money as possible from the other, then no one ‘wins.’
“What we try to do is get people through a divorce in the healthiest way possible so that everyone can move on to the next chapter in their lives, in the best way possible,” says Dana, creator of the Soft Divorce® brand. “We don’t define success by the other party’s failure. Instead, our goal is for our client, their children, and even their soon-to-be-ex-spouse, to be as healthy as possible after the divorce.”
“I’m the type of person who is always looking a better way to do something – and when I find that better way, I feel compelled to share it with others,” Dana explains. “That’s why I’m now sharing the Soft Divorce® program worldwide.”
A better way to divorce It’s a concept that Dana created after focusing his law firm in McKinney on family law in 2011. “I opened the firm in 2006, practicing a wide variety of cases. I soon realized that family law cases provided me with the biggest opportunity to help people and that’s when I decided to narrow my focus,” Dana says. Quickly, he says, he saw that when divorce is approached as a battle, with each
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Soft Divorce® is a concept and framework of best practices in family law and divorce procedures that aim to keep divorces civil, family-oriented, healthy and as painfree and stress-free as possible. “I believe in Soft Divorce® because it’s better than a ‘hard divorce.” Dana says. “At the end of the day, former spouses will always be parents together and they need to have the best possible relationship with one another, as well as with their kids. A Soft Divorce® allows for that.”
Happier, healthier results Of course, the firm’s approach doesn’t mean that they’ll simply ‘lie down’ and take whatever the other party’s attorney is offering. “There are times that we have to, and we do, ‘play hard-ball,’” Dana says. “We go into court knowing that we’ve taken the high road, but we’re willing to do whatever it takes to get the healthy result we’re after.” When prospective clients first hear about the firm’s Soft Divorce brand, Dana says, they’re often relieved to discover that there’s a healthier way to go through the divorce process. “You always see on TV and hear about divorces where people end up hating each other and losing so much,” he says. “We show people a different and better way.” For more information, please call or visit our website.