VOLUME 37/38

APRIL-MAY 2015

The Caddie Online

FOREST CREEK

TEXAS

ECOWISE
ONLINE
EDITION

Photos from the

Chiefs Tour of

More Content

Kitchens pg 11

New Columns
Written by
Residents for
Residents

The latest news

story on the vacant
lot at the Forest

Environmentally
Friendly

Creek Entrance on
FC Drive pg3

Sponsored
by Resident
Owned
and Local
Businesses

Did you know Cats

and Dogs are required to be regis-

Another Egg-Stra Special Event bought to you by our

Events Planning Committee! Photos on page 43

NINE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE FUTURE OF

THE FOREST CREEK GOLF CLUB

See pg 18

tered in Williamson
County? Pg 11

Mark your calendars

and Save The Date
for..
The Second Annual
Forest Creek
Neighborhood Watch
Spring Carnival!
Saturday May 9th from 1-5pm

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Save The Dates ...2
News from the Board..3

School News 38-40

Easter Egg Hunt . 41

Announcements,
Accomplishments,
and Accolades10-11

Neighborhood Watch
News .42-43
Worthy Causes..44-46

Local Farmers Markets

Listings 13
Health and Wellness..14-15
Real Estate Pages.16-25
Business Pages...26-29
Teenage Job Seekers 30-32
Swing Set for Sale.......33
Fun Things for Kids 34-35
Parents Pages 36-37
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THANK YOU STEPHANIE
FOR ALL YOU DO!
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NEWS FROM THE BOARD

Place of Worship, Retail Sales
and Services (no outdoor sales),

Forest Creek Commercial Lot

Amenity Center, Bed & Break-

Forest Creek has commercial

fast, Day Care, Eating Establish-

lots at the main entrance to

ments (no drive through), Of-

our community. There is a

fice, Office Medical, Small Ani-

long and complicated history

mal Grooming Facility, Veteri-

for this land that has made it

difficult to develop the remaining empty commercial lot located between
Primrose and Kids-R-Kids for something compatible with our neighborhood. The owner of the land
has asked the City Planning and Zoning Commission to clarify what can be built on this remaining
lot. The HOA Board worked with the owner and
city to develop a proposed list of businesses that
would be compatible with our community. The
HOA Board unanimously approved the list and the
Round Rock Planning and Zoning Commission approved the changes to the regulations regarding

nary Clinic (small animal), Wireless Transmission Facility (stealth), Senior Housing
or Assisted Living Facility (includes nursing home).
Additionally, the prospective developer will have
to abide by all City of Round Rock rules including
tree preservation, sign, and traffic, and the HOA
Architectural Review Committee will still have approval authority over the aesthetics of the development. These changes should allow the remaining commercial lot to be nicely developed with
something that serves and enhances our community.

this lot. The new rules allow the following limited

Keith Chandler

uses under the original Light Commercial: Park,

VP Forest Creek HOA Board

B O A R D

O F

D I R E C T O R S / C O M M U N I T Y

C O N T A C T S

President Pat Flynn...... .president@forestcreekhoa.org

Vice-President Keith Chandler . .vicepresident@forestcreekhoa.org
TreasurerHector Quintanar.... ...........treasurer@forestcreekhoa.org
Secretary-Idalyn Banks.........secretary@forestcreekhoa.org
Operations Angel Donato. ...... .. .operations@forestcreekhoa.org
Caddie Editor-Angel Donato....... ..............myenergyangel@aol.com
Property Management- ..... .... .....forcreek@ciramail.com.

MANAGEMENT

RealManage

phone 1-866-4732573

H.O.A. WEBSITE
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DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions
of the Forest Creek Homeowners Associations Board of Directors, The Management Co. or the newsletter editor (collectively, the
Publisher). The Publisher assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any facts, representations, or warranties stated in any
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the Forest Creek Homeowners Association. .

.. SAVE THE DATES

Upcoming Forest Creek Neighborhood Events

The Second Annual Forest

Creek Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH COMMITTEE
MEETING Thursday April 30th 7pm
Call 508-922-1306 for Addres

MAY
Neighborhood Garage Sale
Saturday, May 2nd 8a-2p De-clutter for
the spring and make a few dollars! We
will have signs at the main roadways, but
encourage you to make your own signs to
direct folks to your sale if you live off the
beaten path or in a cul de sac . Round
Rock Serving Center will have a truck in
the parking lot at the FC park from 11-2
to accept donations of unsold items in
good condition. Have fun and Good Luck!

EVENTS PLANNING COMMITTEE

MEETING Wednesday May 6th @ 7pm
forestcreekepc@yahoo.com for
location and details.
New Members are always welcome!

Watch Spring Carnival!

Saturday, May 9th 1-5 pm
Watch your e-mail for all the
fun and exciting details!
The first Newcomers Adult Pool
Social of the Season!
Saturday, May 9th @ 7:30 p.m.
This months theme is Hawaiian so
there is a good chance you might
even get leid! ; )
Come meet new
neighbors and join
old friends for a fun
and relaxing evening
at the Pool! Please bring your own beverage and an appetizer to share. (please
remember, no glass at the pool)

Real Housewives of
Forest Creek Social
Tuesday, May 12th 7:00pm
Please join fellow ladies around Forest
Creek for a mix and mingle. Feel free
to bring a friend! Food and drinks
will be provided. Email
forestcreekepc@yahoo.com for
location and details.
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D r i v e - I n M o v i e s :
F e r r i s B u e l l e r s D a y O f f
May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
New in Spring 2015 is a series of family-friendly drive-in
movies at the former lumber yard at 115 E. Bagdad Avenue,
on the third Saturday of the month through August.
A 75-foot screen allows optimal viewing.
Cost is $5 walk in, $20 per car with a $5 donation
to Round Rock Junior Police Academy.
Movie snacks are on sale on site.
8 p.m. Saturday, May 16 Ferris Buellers Day Off
8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20 Maleficient
8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18 Pitch Perfect 2
8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Grease
8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Jurassic World
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Back to the Future II

APRIL YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDS

2132 Hilton Head

A mix of xeriscape and
colorful annuals in stone edged
beds. Very neat and trimmed.

3833 Royal Troon

Sculpted stone edged beds
set tone for unique colored plantings
from gray to burgundy to green.

Dont miss taste of Round Rock, Tuesday, April 28 at the Dell Diamond. This is your night to
sample all the restaurants youve always wanted to try in one location. Its fun for the whole
family!
More than 40 food vendors will be showcasing their specialties to an anticipated
crowd of more than 1,000 attendees.
From Cajun food to ice cream and everything in between, you will not go away
hungry! Taste of Round Rock is a great
opportunity for you to try different menu
items and to discover new culinary creations.
Invite your friends, customers or business
associates to share a tastefully memorable experience! Taste of Round Rock is an annual event
promoting Round Rock area restaurants and caterers and is sponsored by the Round Rock
Chamber of Commerce.

Tuesday, April 28, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Get in 30 minutes early with a special VIP ticket at 5:30pm.
A limited number of VIP tickets will be sold for $35.
General admission tickets are $20 before April 24.
After April 24, general admission tickets are $25.
10 and under are free
http://tasteofroundrock.com/
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RockN River Family Aquatic

Center
3300 Palm Valley Blvd.
Phone: 512-671-2737
This 40,481-square-foot park,
complete with a lazy river, crazy
slides and a water playground, is
located within Old Settlers Park.
Additional amenities include tunnel showers, water cannon, tipping
buckets, floor geysers and zero
beach entry play area.

2015 RECREATION SWIM SCHEDULE

May 23, 24, 25, & 30 thru 31
12 p.m to 6 p.m.
June 5 August 23

Monday Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday CLOSED

Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday 1 p.m. 8 p.m.

August 29 thru 30 September 5, 6, 7

12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Group parties of 24 or more may be declined. Please call 512-218-5540 with questions.
Height restriction on the RockN River water slides is 48 inches.
In order to maintain appropriate supervision of adults and children, established ratios must be followed:
1 Adult for every 8 children ages 0-7
1 Adult for every 12 children ages 8-12.
Mastercard and Visa are accepted at RockN River as well as cash admission. No coins under $.25 (quarter)
please. No checks at RockN River.
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Ladies, Looking for a Friend;

Something to do?
Round Rock New Neighbors is
Women Welcoming Women for Fun
& Friendship.
Whether you are a newcomer
or have lived here for years,
WE WELCOME YOU.
We are ideal for empty nesters or
women who have left the work
place and are looking to get back
to a social life.

from other places.

Our last Luncheon for this calendar year will be Wednesday,
May 8 2015, but I would like to
have you mark your calendars
for June 10, July 8, and
August 12, when we have
our Summer Coffees.

Round Rock New Neighbors Where Friendships Bloom!

We are initiating a new Logo

and we hope that you will take
the opportunity to visit our
website and view all of
the activities that we have to
offer and the many ways we
have for you to do exactly that,
Bloom ( Make New) or perhaps

(Grow) in Friendships with

us . Remember, you do not
have to be New to the area, as
we have many women who
have lived in the area for a
while and we also welcome
women who are moving here

These are held in members

homes and we invite all women
interested in joining our club to
come, visit with us and learn
more about the club.
Please visit our website
www.RRNewNeighbors.org
for more information and
phone numbers regarding personal contact information and
location s as well as any membership information..

The Forest Creek Pet Nanny

Loving on your pets while
youre away

Beth Parli
512-592-9429
www.forestcreekpetnanny.com

Pet Registration is required for all dogs and cats in Williamson County. The registration
fee is $5 for altered (spayed/neutered) and $10.00 for non-altered.
(Note there will be a 2.19% processing fee automatically added from the credit card
processing company)
There are 3 steps to completing the online license process:
1. You need to fill out the information form below and hit the submit button
2. You need to make the payment on the Certified Payments credit card site
(accessed by clicking the button that says "Pay Registration Fee Here")
3. You need to email or fax a copy of the pets rabies vaccination certificate to
the shelter
Your rabies vaccination must be current or the pet cannot be issued a license
You must provide a copy of your current rabies vaccination certificate to obtain
a license
You may fax or email your current rabies vaccination certificate using the following:
Fax: (512) 930-8015
Email: wcras@wilco.org
go to: http://pets.wilco.org for more information
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Announcements, Accomplishments, and Accolades!

Connor just got game ball in first game of a

double header!! Hit a clutch home run, and
played incredible defense at 2nd base to
help his team beat an undefeated team! Go
Cubs!!

This is what making the RMS soccer team

looks like! One happy 7th grader!!
Congratulations Emily!

PLEASE HELP. My cat Shadow has been missing

for a while now, PLEASE message me if you
know anything. I've had this cat since I was in
Kindergarten and she is incredibly special to
me... I'm very afraid that someone has taken
her and made her apart of their home and I'm
sorry but I want her back, if not then I'm afraid
she's dead... Bella Zimmerman
Please email me at izzyzimmerman@gmail.com
if you find her or know of her whereabouts!
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Announcements, Accomplishments, and Accolades!

This
FUNdraising
Event for The
Cedar Ridge
and Stoney
Point Lacrosse
teams sold out
in record time
and was a huge success! Thank
You to all who participated!

Tony and Susan Delgado, in the Schindels kitchen

during the tour, Jennifer Ivy, Melissa Rolston,
and Bryant Smith

former FC residents (now Lake

Forest) Karina
and Amber
Schmitt
Amber was the
driving
force ,along
with Kellie
Schindel, behind
this amazing
Fund raising
event to benefit
the Cedar Ridge

owner of Lousiana Longhorn Caf who is a FC resident (Melinda

Overstreet) along with Dan O'Neil (former FC resident) and Chef David
Owens

And Stoney Point Lacrosse teams

If you would like to be on the

notification list for the
2016 Chefs Tour ticket sale,
please email
chefstourofkitchens@outlook.com
FC resident Jenn Truax and her grandmother (also a FC resident)
Sandra Pippen enjoying the decadently delicious deserts provided by
Bowties To Blue jeans catering!

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Hearts for Health Natural Food Source is a local food share program
providing easy access to healthy whole foods from local farms.
They Currently offer dairy, eggs, almonds, grass-fed beef and
Poultry. Pick up is right here in Forest Creek. Make this year the
year you start your family on the path to cleaner eating and enjoy
the discounts of bulk purchasing! To find out more, contact
Kristen at kristenfiles@hotmail.com or join the facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/h4hfoodsource.
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BUY LOCAL

SUNDAYS 3-6PM STARTING MOTHERS DAY

WEEKEND SURROUNDING THE LAWN AREA
IN FRONT OF IPIC THEATER

3225 Amy Donovan Plaza

Austin, Texas 78758

ROUND ROCK
FARMERS MARKET
Year Round , Rain or Shine!
Saturday mornings from 9am - noon ,
in the Scott & White Hospital Parking
Lot at the corner of Oakmont & Univ.
behind the Round Rock Outlet Mall and IKEA.
For more information feel free to contact
Greg Coley, Round Rock Market Manager,
(512) 215-4193 or,
ley@thevegetablecart.com
GEORGETOWN SUN CITY
FARMER'S MARKET
THURSDAYS 9 A.M. - NOON,

YEAR ROUND

EXTRA, EXTRA read all about it

GEORGETOWN Thursday market HAS MOVED,
formerly in San Gabriel Park. The new location is
in the Georgetown Church of Christ parking lot
at the corner of DB Woods and Hwy 29. The
physical address is 1525 W. University Ave.
Fresh produce, free range eggs, pasture raised
beef, cheese, nuts, canned goods, artisan
breads & edible and ornamental plants.

CEDAR PARK FARMERS MARKET

EVERY SATURDAY FROM 9AM-1PM,
RAIN OR SHINE.
North Austin's only YEAR ROUND, all Texas
products, Farmers Market! Providing local
area farmers and ranchers a direct sales opportunity to our local community. 50+ vendors
Fresh vegetables, fruit, nuts, meats, dairy,
seafood, eggs, citrus, bakery items, coffee, teas,
tamales, breakfast tacos, Napalese, Indian
foods, soups, olive oil, granola, hummus, pies,
charcuterie, spices and more!
LOCATED AT LAKELINE MALL, IN THE PARKING LOT BEHIND SEARS AND DILLARD'S AT THE
CORNER OF 183N AND 620 in the northern area
of Austin TX. Local food and music. Half the
vendors are producers, the other half is
comprised of artisans and prepared food
vendors. Sampling, chef demos,
live local music. Come visit, it's an event !
PFLUGERVILLE PFARMER'S MARKET
Tuesdays: 3 p.m.- 7 pm. MAYOCT.
The mission of the Pflugerville Pfarmers Market
is to bring fresh, locally grown and prepared
foods to the Pflugerville community. Vendors sell
locally grown produce including tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, squash, okra, garlic, melons,
peaches and grapes; artisan baked goods; honey;
flowers; eggs; free-range meats; jarred salsas,
pickles and jams; fruits and plants.
Cash is preferred. Credit card purchases depend
on the vendor's capability. Some of the vendors
are now accepting WIC vouchers.
Location:
The Green Red Barn - Heritage Park
901 Old Austin-Hutto Road.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Here are a few favorites that can
boost both the flavor of dinner
and your well-being.
1. Cardamom
It might not already take residence in your spice cabinet, but
it's a pretty handy spice to have
on hand. Not only is it known
for its aroma, but black cardamom is often used to up the
smokey flavor of meat. It is a
common ingredient in Indian
cooking, and cardamom is popular as a flavoring for coffee in
the Middle East.
Here's the really good news:
Cardamom is often used in alternative medicine to treat digestive
problems, and it's been been tentatively linked to anti-tumor activity.
2. Cinnamon
Obviously cinnamon isn't a
spicy spice, but it definitely reminds you of the holidays
which should be beneficial
enough, especially when you're
feeling in need of some holiday
cheer. You probably have some
cinnamon lying around, as it's
common in baking. It also gives
a new life to black beans or coffee, if you're feeling creative.
Not only does it taste good, but
cinnamon is well known for its
antioxidant properties. Its also
been shown to affect glucose
sensitivity.

3. Cumin
Cumin makes a great addition to
chili, hummus and really any
dish you want to kick up a notch.

7 Spices With Hidden

Health Benefits
If you like spicy food,
you'll love this news:
Certain spices not only
add a bunch of flavor, but
have been proven to be
very beneficial towards
your overall health.
by Karen Belz
Not only does cumin help spice
up your dinner, but it'll help you
digest it as well! Cumin has been
known to help with everything
from irritable bowel system to
indigestion.
4. Chili pepper
If you dig food with a bit of
heat, you've probably depended
on the help of a chili pepper
once or twice.
The spicier the pepper, the more
capsaicin it contains. Capsaicin
is actually what gives the pepper
so much intensity, and it has
loads of health benefits. Pain
relief, heart health, and fighting prostate cancer are just everyday tasks for our friend capsaicin.
5. Oregano
Oh, oregano. You're my favorite
spice of all. Not only is oregano
a delicious way to add some Italian flair to a dish, it's also remarkably good for you. One active agent in oregano is rosmarinic acid, a strong antioxidant
that helps support your immune

system. Oregano has one of

the highest antioxidant activity
ratings, even beating out apples
and blueberries, which usually
get all the credit. Studies show
that oregano might also be beneficial for conditions including
osteoporosis and arteriosclerosis.
6. Ginger
There's a reason that we always
seem to gravitate towards ginger
ale when we have an upset
stomach, and it's because ginger
is famous for helping cure
nausea. It'll also help fire up
your digestion and aid with
joint pain and flatulence.
7. Garlic
Health coaches and doctors have
often advised patients to eat
more garlic, but don't worry it
doesn't mean you have to suffer
through eating bulbs the way
you would an apple.
Garlic can be used in so many
recipes, from pizzas to chili.
When you hear that it could
help prevent cancer, you might
be more willing to include a bit
of garlic in with your roasted
veggies. Garlic truly is the miracle spice, as it can help with so
many ailments. Some have
sworn by its ability to help with
coughs and fevers, and others
apply garlic oil to their skin during the night to treat fungal infections, warts, and corns. Certain scientists even believe that
garlic might have a role in preventing food poisoning, as well.
Is there anything garlic can't do?
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BRIGHTEN UP
YOUR EVENINGS WITH
THESE SIMPLE
DO-IT-YOURSELF
HURRICAINE LAMPS!

USE CITRONELLA
CANDLES AND THEY
DOUBLE AS MOSQUITO
DETERRANTS!

THESE WOULD
MAKE A GREAT
MOTHERS DAY GIFT!

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The Real Estate Section

Forest Creek Properties for sale
Address

Year

Sqft

Salesprice

1999

2696

$284,500

2002

3990

$305,000

1998

3092

$345,000

1996

3217

$369,899

1999

3150

$374,500

2000

3568

$377,999

1998

3195

$379,500

1999

3606

$390,000

2005

4955

$510,000

2004

5145

$699,900

3933 Lord Byron

3731 Harvey Penick DR

2524 Crenshaw DR
3741 Royal Port Rush DR

1003 Fazio CV

2047 Golden Bear DR

2011 Golden Bear DR

2028 Golden Bear DR

2205 Hamlet CIR

3238 Bay Hill LN

Lots for sale

1915 Mulligan DR
1012 Fazio CV
1013 Fazio CV
3619 Carnousty CV
3618 Carnousty CV
3620 Carnousty Cv

Last Lot Avaliable

Sold
Sold
Pending
Sold
Sold

Salesprice
82,000
86,000
86,000
90,000
96,000
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96,000

Market Analysis Report

Search Criteria: Between 1/1/2014 4/12/2015

HIGH Active For Sale $699,900

LOW - Active For Sale $284,500
AVERAGE - Active For Sale $403,630
Prepared by: Shaista Salahuddin of Keller Williams Realty. Information Deemed Reliable But
Not Guaranteed. Buyer/Seller Must Verify. Data used from Multiple Listing service. .

Forest Creek Real Estate Inventory report

Search Criteria: Between 1/1/2014 4/12//2015

AVERAGE Days on the market is 68 days

10 ACTIVE properties 12 PENDING properties 4 Sold properties

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The Real Estate Section .continued

NINE THINGS TO KNOW
ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE
FOREST CREEK GOLF CLUB
The Round Rock City Council
considered renewal of the contract for the Forest Creek Golf
Course at its regular meeting
on Thursday, April 9, 2015.
This issue concerns homeowners in the Forest Creek subdivision because of the potential
effect on property values.
Realtors will tell you that the
presence of the golf course is
a big selling point for homes
whether or not the buyers

even play golf!

However the golf course must
also be well-run and wellmaintained to make it an enhancement to the community
and to property values. Players
consider the Forest Creek
course one of the best in the
region in terms of layout, but
it needs fairly extensive repairs
on the greens, fairways,
roughs, retaining ponds, and
cart bridges (some due to
flooding in recent years). The
course has not always had a
full-time superintendent this

past year, and players would

like to see more accessibility
to food, drink, and other
amenities that are available
at other golf courses.
Nine points gleaned from the
City Council meeting and
otherwise:
1) The City of Round Rock
currently owns the course
and contracts with a private
company to operate it. The
contract was set to expire at
the end of April, so another
one was needed.
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Continued from last page

2) The City Council voted to
extend the contract with the
current company for another
five years. The contract includes an evaluation period
with provision for early
termination without cause by
December 2016. After that
time, the contract can only
be cancelled for cause.
3) During the evaluation
period, a consulting group will
review the course and its operations to make recommendations
to the City regarding renovations, financing options, and
selling/retaining the course.
4) The City Council committed
approximately $1 million for
infrastructure improvements
as soon as possible. This would
include such things as addressing drainage/flooding issues on
holes 8, 9, and 18; replacing the
surface of parking lot around
the clubhouse; and rebuilding
bunkers and cart paths. The
City staff will return to the
Council with specific recommendations within 90 days, and
work should begin soon
thereafter. The City Council also
required the contractor to make
certain improvements and to
keep a full-time superintendent
at the course.

5) There is a remaining debt of

year, but these payments still

approximately $3.3 million on

must be paid first each year

the course, and payments to-

before the operator realizes in-

ward that debt are included in

come. This debt relief should

the contract. In the past, these

enable the operator to make

payments were about $427,000

improvements both on the

a year. Refinancing reduced the

course and in amenities.

payments to about $320,000 a

Continued on next page
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Golf Course...Continued
from previous page
6) The City Council still
could decide to sell the
course in the long run.

There is no consensus on
the Council regarding a sale
at this time. Some members
feel a private owner would
provide more amenities for
players and keep the course
in better
condition.
Others
view the
course as
similar to
any other
park the
City maintains on
behalf of
the community

and believe it should not be

sold.
7) The non-golf clubhouse with pool is not part
of the contract and is currently for sale. A private
buyer could buy both this
facility and the golf course
facilities if those became for
sale.
The City Council is interested in how Forest Creek
homeowners feel about the
entire golf course issue and
will be seeking input during
the coming year
By Lora Weber
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program, if the borrower

later defaults, the holder of
the loan can file an insurance claim to cover losses.

Justice Department
Sues Quicken Loans
Over Mortgages
By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD

The Justice Department

filed a lawsuit Thursday
against Quicken Loans, the
nations third-largest mortgage lender, contending
that it made hundreds of
improper loans through the
Federal Housing Administration
lending program, costing the
agency millions of dollars.
The F.H.A. does not make
loans itself, but insures them.
Participating lenders, including

Quicken, which makes more

F.H.A. loans than any other institution, have the authority to
originate, underwrite and certify mortgages covered by
F.H.A. insurance. Under the

The Justice Department

contends that from September 2007 through December 2011, Quicken
knowingly submitted
claims or caused the
submission of claims
on hundreds of bad loans,
and encouraged an underwriting process in which employees
disregarded the program rules
and falsely certified that loans
met the requirements.
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Continued from last page

The F.H.A. which allows

borrowers to make down payments of as little as 3.5 percent
has already paid millions of
dollars in insurance claims on
the improperly underwritten
loans, according to the complaint; it said many additional
loans had become at least 60
days delinquent and could
result in further claims.
The Justice Department, which
has filed the suit under the

False Claims Act, has already

reached settlements with several lenders over their F.H.A.
lending practices, including
JPMorgan Chase, SunTrust,
U.S. Bank, and Bank of America.
As the complaint alleges,
Quicken violated H.U.D.s
quality standards when obtaining H.U.D. insurance for mortgage loans, said John F.
Walsh, United States attorney
for the District of Colorado,

whose office helped to lead the

investigation. Quicken issued
hundreds of defective mortgage loans, and left H.U.D.
and the taxpayer to pay for
the loans that defaulted. (The
F.H.A. is overseen by the federal Department of Housing
and Urban Development.)
In an unusual move, Quicken,
based in Detroit, filed its own
complaint against the departments of Justice and
Housing and Urban
Development last week
as a result of the federal
Investigation. It said it
was being pressured into
making admissions that
were blatantly false and
was being required to pay
a penalty it contended
was unjustified or would
face legal action.
Quickens lawsuit was
cheered by everyone in the
mortgage industry because
it pushed back against a
D.O.J. that seemed to be
improperly using the False
Claims Act to extract huge
settlements from large
F.H.A. lenders, said Guy
Cecala, publisher of Inside
Mortgage Finance, in an
email message
Continued on next page
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.continued from last page

. Targeting Quicken, the largest
F.H.A. lender, has also raised
some eyebrows since Quicken
had a strong track record in
F.H.A. loan performance
low delinquencies and defaults
and didnt really rise to
lending prominence until after
the mortgage crisis, he said.
But D.O.J.s characterization of
Quickens transgressions in
F.H.A. lending paints a very
different picture, he added.
The Justice Departments complaint, filed in the United States
District Court for the District of
Columbia, contends that when a
home value came in too low for

a loan to be approved, Quicken

would request a specific, inflated
value from the appraiser with
no reason for the increase, even
though the federal program
prohibited such practices.
The complaint includes emails
from Quicken executives that are
reminiscent of the run-up to the
housing bubble the so-called
liar-loan era, when almost anyone could qualify for a mortgage
with little documentation.
In one email, Quickens divisional vice president for underwriting, the second most senior
executive in its operations department, wrote to a group of
executives stating that 40 percent of the exceptions that man

agement made allowing underwriters to break an F.H.A.

rule so loans could be approved
should not have been granted.
He added that they made some
really dumb decisions when it
comes to client service exceptions, and pointed to an example in which a customer was still
approved after he stopped paying on other bills, causing his
credit score to drop by 100
points.
The government also contends
that Quicken underwriters routinely miscalculated or misrepresented borrowers credit characteristics to make the loans appear eligible for ...
Continued on next page...
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Continued..

F.H.A. insurance. It said

Quicken employees spoke of
fudging a borrowers income
in order to gain approval for
F.H.A. insurance.
In an email discussing the borrowers income used to approve
an F.H.A.-insured loan, a
Quicken executive explained
that the loan was underwritten
with bastard income, which he
defined as trying to put some

kind of income together that is

plausible to the investor even
though we know its creation
comes from something evil
and horrible. The suit does
not elaborate.
Even though the executive
recognized that the income was
evil and horrible, Quicken
certified that the loan qualified
for F.H.A. insurance, the suit
said. Referring to another applicant, according to the suit, the

same executive wrote, I was

able to fudge her job income
and get that up a bit.
The suit said that during one
loan application process, the
borrower requested a refund of
the $400 mortgage application
fee so she would be able to feed
her family; the borrowers bank
account statements also showed
overdrafts in multiple months,
but Quicken still made the loan.
After making five payments,
the borrower became delinquent,
requiring the housing department to pay an insurance claim
of roughly $94,000.
In a statement on Thursday,
Quicken said the government
complaint was riddled with inaccurate and twisted conclusions
from fragments of a handful of
emails cherry-picked from
85,000 documents that the
D.O.J. subpoenaed. The company maintains that the allegations are based on an unrepresentative sample of 55 loans out
of the nearly 246,000 it has
closed over the past seven years,
according to its complaint.
The big question now, Mr.
Cecala said, is whether this battle will actually go to court or
will Quicken, like the big banks
that came before them, agree to
settle.
Quicken said that it planned to
continue to participate in the
federal program for now, but
will re-evaluate the decision.
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When it comes to spring cleaning, a lot of people think they

need to spend more to get organized. However, the dollar store
can be a one-stop-shop for all
your organizational
needs. Here are some
great ways you can
keep your home tidy
for just a few bucks.
First, shoe organizers
are good for more than
just storing shoes. You
can set one up in a crowded
pantry to organize small packaged food, or use it in the bathroom to store and organize all
your toiletries.
And speaking of bathrooms, did

you know you could use lowcost shower curtain rings in

other rooms of your house?
Just loop a few of the rings on
a clothes hanger and use it to

organizing small office supplies,

jewelry, and even screws and
nails. Weekly pill dispensers
also work well for this sort of
thing.
Lastly, mesh laundry bags
are not only super cheap,
they can also be perfect
for storing kids toys,
especially the kind that
might get damp and used
outside a lot.

hang everyday accessories like

scarves, belts and even ties.
Another great multi-purpose
item you can find at the dollar
store is ice cube trays. Onedollar ice cube trays are great for

Staying organized doesn't mean

spending big bucks. Give these
dollar-store deals a try, and you
can stay clutter-free without
breaking the bank.
Have a HAPPY SPRING!
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Free Business Workshops at the RR Library

FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS
MAY 15, 2015
This workshop in the Simple Steps to Starting
Your Business series covers funding sources, financial statements, accounting and bookkeeping
systems, the six Cs of credit, and banking relationships and making the go or no-go business to start
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Learn how to choose the best business and tax

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Presented by Laura Fowler and David Oliver of
The Fowler Law Firm. Laura Fowler is founding owner and very hands-on Managing Shareholder of the twenty-lawyer The Fowler Law
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advice to businesses of all shapes, sizes and ages.
David Oliver is Managing Attorney of The
Fowler Law Firm Georgetown where he handles a very active business litigation and probate and estate practice, often tied to succession
planning mistakes of business owners.
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TEENAGE JOB SEEKER SPOTLIGHTS

Dayal Raj is a pre-med student offering private tutoring to students of
all ages in the Round Rock area. He graduated
from Westwood high school with full honors and
is also a graduate of Westwoods IB program.
Dayal is a National Merit Scholar semi-finalist
and a member of MENSA.
Dayal can teach any subject as well as provide
test-prep for skill-specific tests like the SAT. He
has been tutoring for nearly two years and has
received positive feedback from all of his students as well as their parents.
My name is Meagan George, I am 14
years old I am a freshman at gateway college
prep I have lived in the forest creek area for 5
years. I love to play volleyball, bake and hang
out with my friends. I am certified by the Red
Cross in CPR, First aid and babysitting. I have
taken care babies as young 4 months and kids
as old as 10. I know how to hold, feed and
burp infants, I will play games with your
toddler and help your child with homework.
MY HOUSE OR YOURS.
I can also dog sit and/ or house sit.

As a tutor, he is very detail oriented and goalfocused but flexible as well. Dayal follows a methodical approach to tutoring using a combination of diagnostics and evaluations to maximize
on your students learning potential.
Contact Dayal: Phone - 512 826 3566

I have 2 dogs myself One of my

dogs is a Labrador retriever and the
other is a Chihuahua so I have experience with small or large dogs.
References upon request
So if youre going on vacation or
just going looking for a date night
Im your sitter for all. Looking
forward to meeting you.
-Meagan George
CALL: (512) 386-1990

THE AWESOME ELSAAAAAAA

from Arendal
Celebrate your birthdays with Elsa
from Arendal! Contact Henriette
Odegaard at 512-960-0062 or at
Henriette.odegaard@hotmail.com
to check her availability and pricing.
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TEENAGE JOB SEEKER SPOTLIGHTS

Photo by gblair photography

Nicholas Winckel
is a 16 year old
member of the
Cedar Ridge
Marching Band
who is looking
to work odd jobs
in the area. He
needs to earn
money so he can audition for the DCI - Crossmen

Beginner Guitar lessons

Im offering beginner guitar lessons to
those ages 6-10 years old. My curriculum teaches students all the basics that are the foundation of any
style of music that interests you. This
will give you the building blocks to
begin your musical career. Students
will walk away with basic knowledge of the guitar
and how to play with a showcase at the end of
each session to show what theyve learned. Lessons are done in my home for $40 month, one 30
minute lesson per week and will do lessons in your
home for an add. nominal fee.

Private Dance Lessons

I am a senior at Cedar Ridge, the local High
school, and I have been a member of the Cedar
Ridge Royalty dance team for 3 years now. I have
also had studio dance experience for 14 years in
jazz, modern/contemporary, tap, lyrical, ballet,
and hip-hop.
My students currently consist of aspiring performers who attend Ridgeview Middle School,
and Cedar Ridge High School as Freshmen.
I am offering private lessons for $20 an hour or
$30 for an hour and a half for dancers between
5th and 9th grade. I teach classes in Technique,

Drum and Bugle Corp., which is a

professional level competition
marching band. This is a project that
he is working towards for the summer of 2013 &
2014. If you have any odd jobs that he can work
after school or on weekends, please contact him
at unleashedrules@gmail.com. You can also copy
his mom at laurie.winckel@gmail.com.

I an 9h grader at Cedar Ridge and have

been playing guitar for the last eight
years. I am lead vocalist and bass player
in my own band that has been together
for 3 years and am pursuing my own solo
project, performing around Round Rock
and Austin for the last 3 years. I have
been writing music and performing both
guitar and singing since I was 9. Music is
my life and I love the opportunity to share this
with younger kids and encourage them to pursue
their dreams.
Please feel free to contact me if interested at:
carsondicksoncd@gmail.com
Drill Team Preparation, Jazz,
Modern, and Lyrical. My
classes are typically an hour
or an hour and a half long,
however, private lessons of
any length are welcome.
The lessons I give are in my
personal studio that I have
in the garage at my house. I
have a full mirror, and an
air conditioning unit as well
for when the weather is unfavorable.
If interested, please contact Lauren Tidman at
(512)810-8819
or by email at lauren.tidman@ymail.com
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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS

Name
Micaela Phillips

Age
17

Baby
Sit

Pet
Sit

X
X

House
Sit

Yard
Work

Phone
909-8683.

Analise Flatt

13

Ryan Phillips

18

Marissa Phillips

13

Kennedy Rolston+

15

Sarah Reeve#+

14

Josh Potter

13

Audrey M

12

Jaclyn Guyette#

17

423-5878

Veronica Remmert#

15

246-0859

12

X
X

Gloria Remmert#

X
X

Mary Clyde

13

248-9781

Shelby Rogers *

16

966-4108

Alana Leal*

16

246-9105

Brynn McFarlen,
Tyanna Thompson*

12

16

Trey Taylor

16

Tristen Taylor

12

Kyle Randle

13

Hannah Sugden#
Madison Fulp#

14
16

X
X

X
X

255-6453
704-6552

Kylie Fulp

13

704-6552

Emily Engstrom

14

310-0031

Jessica Singer#

14

218-9631

Elisabeth Worthen *+#

15

Hannah Odom*+#

13

750-1857
970-6199

Mackinsey Sanders
Ashley Rowe
Logan Wright

15

289-9969

14
17

X
X

X
X

X
X

788-1513
258-0825

Robyn Lawrence

13

246-7843

Hailey Henderson

13

341-8552

Alexa Cordeiro*+

16

Nicholas Houser
Abigail Houser

16
14

X
X

X
X

Meagan George *+#

14

*CPR Training

218-9308

X
X

905-0435.

785-9710

X
X

238-8191

828-6793
X

+ First Aid Training

319-610-2310
238-1365

246-0859

214-886-6441
632-7450

923-8239

921-6375

944-7420

535-1340
388-3286
388-3286

386-1990

# Red Cross babysitting Cert.

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Park Quality Swing-Set For Sale

Our kids have outgrown our next-to new
Lifetime Playset so we are looking to
find it a good new home.
The set includes a 9 wavy slide, 2
swings, Trapeze bar, Cargo Net Ladder,
3D Climbing wall, under deck propeller
swing, Ships wheel, chalk board, binoculars and more.
The set was $1400 new three years ago,
and we are asking $500, if you would
like more information give us a call at
512-386-1990

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are some other fun

things to do this
spring!. Make sure
you visit my website at http://
Spring is here and there is so
much going on around town!
Hulafrog has a full calendar
of events in Round Rock,
Georgetown, Cedar Park
and Pflugerville, and here

hulafrog.com/round-rockgeorgetown-tx/signup/ to subscribe (its FREE!) so you

wont miss any of the other
great events happening.
Have fun trying something
new!
Millicent Bell
Publisher, Hulafrog Round
Rock-Georgetown
millicent.bell@hulafrog.com

Takotas Ponies Ranch

childrensponyrides.com
We offer pony and horse parties at your location or at our
party house on location!
Trackless train for all types of events.
Summer, Day, and Horsemanship Camps for children and teens ages 6 to 18.
Western horseback riding lessons for all ages, even adults!
Horse training, On-site Play dates, and Advanced Off-site trail rides.
At Takotas Ponies Ranch our passion is to bring the love of horses to those
of all ages! To us, if a child or adult gets to experience the chance of riding
and caring for a horse or pony for even just a short amount of time it gives
them a great sense of self-worth!

Come and spend the day, week, or just a few hours with us and experience fun
and excitement to last a lifetime!
Lynn Garcia Owner/Teacher
Tracey Rhodes Trainer/Teacher

901 Indian Springs Rd. GT, TX 78633

(512) 801-9964

We look forward to seeing yall at the 2cd Annual Forest Creek

Neighborhood Watch Spring Carnival on May 9th!

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Brushy Creek BBQ Cook-Off & Family Festival

Join us at the Brushy Creek Community Center for our 8th Annual
BBQ Cook-Off & Family Festival. Enjoy activities, BBQ at its best
and a FREE live music concert series! Don't miss out on this great
Brushy Creek tradition! Tickets will be available to purchase for all
children's activities (CASH ONLY). Fry's Fun Farm Attractions, Inflatables, Games, and more!
Date & Time:
5/2, 12:00pm 6:00pm
Cost: Free entry,
but tickets will
be available for
purchase for
kids activities
(cash only)

Mother's Day Flyer

Austin Steam Train
Cedar Park
401 E. Whitestone Blvd. Suite C-100
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Treat Mom to a truly unique Mothers Day
experience! Our signature Bertram Flyer
takes a special trip through the Texas Hill
Country, crossing the wooden trestle bridge
over the South San Gabriel River and
Short Creek Canyon.

REGISTRATION: Yes
AGE RANGE: All
COST:

See website for ticket prices

CALL: (512) 477-8468
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SCHOOL NEWS
FOREST CREEK ELEMENTARY
www.forestcreek.roundrockisd.org

MPORTANT DATES

Any Volunteer Opportunities can be found online at

PTAvenue.com Login: FCEPTA
You must go through the Volunteer Application Process online at: https://hrsapp.roundrockisd.org/appentry/

Junior Choir Concert Tour

Tuesday, April 28
2:50pm
Junior choir rehearsal
3:00pm
Jr. Choir rehearsal
Thursday, April 30
9:00am
5th grade students visit Ridgeview MS
Friday, May 1
9:30am
First Grade Field Trip to Austin
Science and Nature Center
Tuesday, May 5
3:00pm
Jr. Choir rehearsal
6:30pm
Junior Choir Concert
Wednesday, May 6
Early Release at 12:45 pm
1:15pm
Kona Ice
Thursday, May 7
8:40am
Junior Choir Concert
9:00am

Friday, May 8
8:00am
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
9:00am
FAC/FCC Field Trip to AllAbilities Park
Monday, May 11
9:15am
4th Grade Field Trip to Laguna
Gloria
Wednesday, May 13
STAAR Testing - 5th Grade
Reading 2nd Administration
Tuesday, May 19
9:00am
3rd Grade Field Trip to Interspace Cavern
Thursday, May 21
8:15am
5th Grade State Tourism Fair
6:00pm
Rising Star
Friday, May 22

1:00pm
5th Grade State Feast
1:30pm
First Grade Author's Tea
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day Holiday - No
School
Friday, May 29
Field Day - Times TBA
Thursday, June 4
8:30am
5th Grade Recognition Program
Friday, June 5
Last Day of School
10:45am
5th Grade End of the Year Party
1:30pm
2nd Grade End of Year Party
1:30pm
3rd Grade End of Year Cultural
Celebration
1:30pm
4th grade End of the Year Party
1:30pm
First grade End of Year Party
1:30pm
Kindergarten End of the Year
Party
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THE SUMMER SLIDE

Jennifer Faulkner
School is winding down and
summer is so close that we feel
the sand on our toes and smell
the salty beach air. We all look
forward to the break that is almost within reach after a school
year full of homework, projects,
studying, activities, and probably
more. Summer is a great time to
finally slow down, relax, and take
a vacation. But what happens to
everything that was learned over
the year? Will it stay firmly cemented between those two ears
the entire summer?
Unfortunately, the answer is
probably no, at least not all of
it. Research from Johns Hopkins
Center for Summer Learning has
shown that students can lose 2
months of reading and 2.5 months
of math skills over the summer
months without some amount of
practice. This is known as the
summer slide.
We fortunately live in a community with a lot of summer learning
resources. One of my new favorite places to look is on Round the
Rock, which publishes all the
happenings in Round Rock on
their Facebook page. They have a
listing of summer camps in the
area, so if you havent already
done so, check out the long list of
summer camps and learning opportunities: http://
roundtherocktx.com/2015/03/

round-rock-summer-camps2015.html.

utes daily to 1-2 hours/week for

remedial needs. You may also be
You may be wondering how much interested in using the summer
months to get a jump start on next
time should be committed to
math and reading to prevent the years material. Allowing summer
to be the initial exposure and
summer slide. The answer likely
school to be the repeat helps to
depends on how your child has
reinforce the material and enperformed in school and your
hances retention.
goals for the upcoming year. OpContinued on next page
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tions may range from 10-20 min-

RRISD Food Services

All school cafeterias will be getting a new
Point of Sale meal checkout system. All
schools will be transitioned to this advanced
level of service by Monday April 27. There
will be no disruption to service and students
will continue to use their current IDs or
PIN to purchase their meals and food items.
The change in POS system will also mean a
change in the online payment service system. PayPams will be replaced with MySchoolBucks. MySchoolBucks will launch in
coordination with the new POS system. All balances will be seamlessly transferred
from the previous system to the new system.
For more information, including key transition
dates please refer to the postcard mailed
home or visit the Food Service website at:
https://roundrockisd.org/departments/foodservices/online-payment

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school news and
upcoming events
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Continued from last page

Math can be an independent or interactive activity, and may require a parent, instructor, or
tutor to effectively explain and maintain the
math skills. Have you considered reinforcing
math skills through games and family time? 4Way Countdown, Blink, Kanoodle, chess, IQ Fit,
Farkle, Monopoly, and Mancala are some great
options that kids would enjoy. Allow younger
kids to develop money sense by counting
change, earning an allowance and budgeting,
discussing how much their latest want costs,
discounting calculations, etc Older children
would benefit from money management discussions, saving, investing, and practical examples
from your own family. Cooking can also be a
great activity to enjoy together while learning
fractions and units of measure. Reading can be
very enjoyable during the summer, given the
ease of picking up a book at home, in the car, or
while relaxing at the pool.
Learning can take a different form and focus
over the summer, but keeping the mind engaged in some way can help prevent the summer slide. Whatever the need or goal, instilling
a love of lifelong learning can be fostered year
round. Have a great end of the school year and
enjoy your summer Forest Creek!

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EVERYBUNNY HAD A FUN TIME

AT THE ANNUAL EASTER EGG
HUNT AT THE PARK!
Thank You to our EPC ladies for
making this happen, Johnson Remodeling for the lemonade and
Rozvi for the great volunteers!

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Forest Creek Neighborhood Watch News

Hard to believe it is time
for our second Annual
Forest Creek Neighborhood Watch Spring
Carnival already!
The first one far exceeded
our expectations drawing
a crowd of over 500 and
was a wonderful time
thanks to our supporting
cast,
The City of R.R.
RRPD
The Forest Creek
Young Explorers
Vocal Edge Voice
Studio
Mathnasium
Jamberry Nails
RBFCU
Rock City Party Rentals
Event Prince

With the revenue generated

by Caddie Ads and all the
generous help from the city
and local businesses and
organizations we have been
able to hold all of our
Neighborhood Watch
Events without a single
penny from HOA funds!

Organics
Brickman Landscaping
Our ROZVI and
neighborhood volunteers
And last but hardly least,
all of our Caddie Advertisers!

This years Carnival

promises to be even
bigger and better than
lasts years so mark your
calendars and save the
date because you dont
want to miss it!
SATURDAY MAY 9th
from 1-5pm

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City of Round Rock Drought Restrictions

Stage I in Effect
The City is still currently under Stage I of the Drought Contingency Plan. If you choose to
water your yard, it must be on one of your allowed watering days, and not between the hours
of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Watering by hand is allowed on any day at any time. See below for the
watering days.
Property Type

Watering Days

Residential Odd Address (house number ends with 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)

Wednesday and/or Saturday

Residential Even Address (house number ends with 0, 2, 4, 6, 8)

Thursday and/or Sunday

All non-residential properties

Tuesday and/or Friday

The following activities are allowed in compliance with the watering schedule above:
outdoor watering
foundation watering
washing vehicles at a private residence
filling swimming pools or spas
golf course irrigation
operating water features and fountains that DO recirculate water
charity or fund-raiser car washes
Not allowed:
street, sidewalk, patio washing
operating water features and fountains that DO NOT recirculate water
Exclusions:
commercial car washes
commercial plant nurseries
commercial power/pressure washing companies
athletic fields where field is in use (organized youth, amateur, or professional sports)
necessary usage to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public (i.e. washing garbage
trucks and vehicles used to transport food or perishables)
irrigating using other sources of water, such as groundwater from a private well, reuse water, or rain water.
Have more questions about the water restrictions? See our common questions and answers.
If you are installing new landscaping over 25% of the property, this includes new development,
you must apply for a watering variance if you plan to water it more frequently than twice per
week.
To learn more ways you can use less water, visit the Citys Water Conservation Program page.
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CILANTRO LIME
CHICKEN TENDERS
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded
and minced
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh
lime zest
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
or strips
Place 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 clove
minced garlic, 1/4 jalapeno,
lime zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt,
onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black
pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle
chile powder, and 1 tablespoon
olive oil in a small bowl and stir
until well combined. Place the
chicken breast tenderloins in a glass
or stainless steel bowl with the marinade stir it
enough to coat them. Refrigerate for at least an
hour before grilling. and Enjoy!

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A YARD SALE FOR A

GREYT CAUSE
When you purchase an
item from the yard
sale at the Weimann's
house this year, it
will be going to a
Greyt cause!
> All proceeds from
the 3802 Bobby Jones
Way yard sale on Saturday May 3rd will be
donated to Austin
Greyhound Adoption!!
> AGA was founded with
the mission to adopt
retired racing greyhounds into loving
responsible homes.
This non profit runs
solely on donations.
> Greyhounds make
wonderful pets. They
are clean, intelligent, loyal and happy.
They do well with
other greyhounds and
children; most other
dogs and some are even
friendly with cats.
> Every greyhound that
comes into the AGA
adoption program gets
a full medical work
up. It is spayed or
neutered, vaccinated,

tested for heartworm

disease and parasites.
They also received a
dental cleaning and
any additional dental
work is done. All
greyhounds are
micro chipped.
> Most greyhounds are
placed into foster
homes where the transition from racing
greyhound retired
greyhound begins.
> Male greyhounds
weigh between 65-75
lbs and stand about 26
-28 inches. Females
are smaller weighing
between 55-65 and
standing 24-26 inches.

greyhounds include.
"The 45 mph couch potato" and "like potato
chips because you
can't only have just
one. "
> The proceeds from
the yard sale at the
Weimann house will go
to help cover medical
expenses for the greyhounds at Austin Greyhound Adoption.
> So stop by and see
these beautiful dogs
and if we're not selling anything you're
interested in, donations are always
welcome!!
Amber Weimann

> Some nicknames for

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