Bella Vista
BELLA VISTA September 2010
Bulletin
Official Publication of the Bella Vista Homeowners Association
Announcements Neighborhood Garage Sale: Sept 25th, 8 am-12 pm
Yard Of The Month: Bella Vista HOA is pleased to announce the AUGUST YARD OF THE MONTH - 3 1 0 0 Ap p e n n i n i Wa y. Congratulations Julie and Bob Blake for making Bella Vista a beautiful place to live!
Pool Party Was A Success Congratulations!! Bill Chapman and John Shumaker were elected to the Bella Vista MUD Board of Directors in August and each will serve a two year term. This is the first time that Bella Vista homeowners have served on the board. The MUD provides water, sewage, drainage and other services for Bella Vista and establishes the annual tax rate.
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT:
Hello Neighbors! I moved in five years ago and just learned that tree stakes should be removed two years after the trees were planted. Leaving stakes on the tree for too long can damage the trunk and even stunt the growth. After all this time, it will take a few hours and lots of patience but it is necessary! If you have any questions regarding the contract dispute between ESD No #14 (Emergency Services District) and the
City of Cedar Park, please let me know. The concerns of Bella Vista have been raised and we are in contact with the ESD Commissioners. Finally, we are embarking on another election season and I wanted to confirm that we are allowed to place political signs in our yard; however, they must be removed with 2 days after the election. Sincerely, Veronica Frederick (vfrederick@ austin.rr.com)
BUDDING WRITER Have you ever wanted to be a published writer, if so, here is your chance. We desperately need articles for the monthly newsletter and welcome your thoughts, recipes, suggestions, words of wisdom,
etc. Please submit the information to one of the board members or directly at the following URL: http://www.peelinc.com/ articleSubmit.php
BOARD REPORT: The Bella Vista HOA Board of Directors met on August 11, and reviewed the monthly financials, list of deed restriction violations and delinquent payments. Reports were provided by the ACC, Maintenance, Pool and Recreation committees. Approved expenses included mulch for the playground and labor to install the playground warranty repairs which were not in the budget. The Board was updated on the contract negotiations between the ESD and the City
of Cedar Park regarding emergency services for four neighborhoods in the district. The Board discussed many of the maintenance needs that must be postponed until next year which includes replacing pool filtering system, repairing pool tiles, replacing dead landscaping, replenishing mulch, repairing the perimeter fencing, etc. All of these expenses will be included in the upcoming budget preparations along with the amount for the dues increase. (Continued on Page 3) Bella Vista Bulletin - September 2010
Bella Vista Important Contacts President, Veronica
[email protected] Vice President, John Shumaker........
[email protected] Treasurer, Bill
[email protected] Secretary, Shelley Lee............................
[email protected] Director, Brian Lott........................
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HOA Management RealManage Resident Services (pool, issues, etc)..........................
[email protected] Association Manager: Kathy Frazier, RealManage, 10800 Pecan Park BLVD, Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78750
UPDATED RECYCLABLE LIST: RECYCLABLE: • Aluminum, steel or tin cans • Newspapers with Inserts (dry) • Clear, Brown & Green Glass • Plastic #1 - #7, all colors • Rinse & remove lids; items must be free of grease and food debris
CANNOT RECYCLE: • Aluminum Foil or Pie Plates • Magazines, Junk Mail, Cardboard or Office paper • Light bulbs • Mirrors or Ceramics • Batteries or Electronics • Styrofoam • Plastic Bags
When calling 911 for assistance, let the dispatcher know we are served by Cedar Park Fire Station #2 on Cypress Creek.
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Bella Vista Board Report - (Cont from Cover Page) A fining policy for deed restriction violations will be implemented next year to deter violations which are not corrected in a timely manner or repeat violations at the same address. Please be reminded that ANY exterior changes, including those in the back yard, need to be reviewed by the Architectural Control Committee before beginning the project. The form is located on the Bella Vista website (http://www.bellavista-hoa. com/bellavista/outside_home.asp). The next Board meeting will be held on September 8 at the Real Manage office where we will prepare the 2011 budget. Sincerely, Bella Vista HOA Board of Directors
Recipe of the Month Apple Cake
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3 medium apples, peeled & thinly sliced 1/4 Cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tbs plus 2 tsp cinnamon 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon vanilla
Combine first 3 ingredients, tossing well. Set aside.
Combine flour, 2 cups sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Combine next 4 ingredients; add to flour mixture, mixing well. Pour 1/3 of batter into a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan. Top with half of the thinly sliced apples, leaving a 1/2” margin around center and sides. Repeat layering, ending with batter on top. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10-15 minutes; then remove from pan. Let cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
WASTING WATER
WASTES LAKE TRAVIS. Do your part for Cedar Park’s water source, Lake Travis, part of the Colorado River. Remember last year’s low lake levels? The water we swim in, use on our lawns, and drink all comes from the same place. Let’s help make our water supply last. Find more water-saving tips at WaterIQ.org
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THE AUSTIN AFFILIATE OF THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK Announces the 2010 PurpleStride 5K Timed Run and 1K Walk to be Held September 25th at the Hill Country Galleria
WHAT: The Austin Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will hold its second annual PurpleStride 5K on September 25th, 2010. There will be a timed 5K and 1K Fun Run/Walk. Proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. This event will be family friendly and will have live music, drinks, and snacks. Pets are welcome and dogs can be registered to walk! WHY: Pancreatic cancer is usually undetectable and often deadly. There are no routine diagnostic tools to detect pancreatic cancer, and many times it has no early symptoms. Pancreatic cancer research is heavily underfunded, and awareness needs to be raised to help fight this deadly disease. This disease does not discriminate and impacts men and women of all ages and ethnicities. WHEN: Saturday, September 25th, 2010
MORE ABOUT PANCREATIC CANCER: • Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. • Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality among the leading cancer killers. 94% of pancreatic cancer patients will die within five years of diagnosis – only 6% will survive more than five years. 76% of patients die within the first year of diagnosis. • There are no early diagnostic tools and there is no cure. • This year, 43,140 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 36,800 will die from the disease. • It is the most under-funded, under-recognized and least-studied of all major cancer killers with less than 2% of the National Cancer Institute’s annual budget dedicated to pancreatic cancer research.
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Travis County Sheriff Office Burglary Tips • Secure your vehicles, homes, garage doors at all times. (if you have an alarm, use it!) • Utilize timers for lights, radios, and televisions to give the appearance that someone is home when you are out of town. • Secure patio doors with a rod or piece of plywood. • Keep the perimeter of your home well lit. • Never leave a vacation message on your answering machine. • Keep shrubbery trimmed, to prevent hiding places. • Park in well-lit areas at night. • Do not leave valuables in plain sight. Lock them in the trunk or take them inside. • Organize a community watch program in your neighborhood. • Secure all windows and doors when you are home and away. LOCK YOUR CARS!!!! UNTIL NEXT TIME… Be On the Look Out!
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BARKTOBERFEST
The Central Texas SPCA will host its 8thANNUAL BARKTOBERFEST PLEDGE DOG WALK AND FESTIVAL fundraiser. Proceeds will support the shelter in its efforts to find forever families for homeless dogs and cats. This family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, September 18th at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas. Admission is a suggested $5 donation at the entrance, and people and their dogs are invited to attend. A 3K dog walk will start the day, with free event t-shirts for walkers raising $25 or more. In addition, top fundraisers for the walk will receive exciting prizes donated by local area businesses. Registration for the Pledge Dog Walk is from 9:30 A.M. to 10 A.M., and the walk will begin at 10:00 A.M. Festivities and entertainment will start at 10:30 A.M. after the walk, and will include music, food, vendors, fun games a n d activities for kids, activities for dogs, low cost microchipping, a canine costume contest and more. Please visit www.centraltexasspca. org for a walk registration and pledge form.
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FINANCIAL FOCUS
Can You Save for Retirement and College? As another school year approaches, you may be thinking about the day in which you’ll be sending your children off to college. Can you afford to help them pay for school while still saving for your own retirement? There are many strategies to explore when saving for your retirement and your child’s education. To implement the right mix of options, it’s important to discuss your situation with a professional financial advisor, but here are some options to consider: • Contribute to your 401(k). Since many people don’t have unlimited funds available to save for retirement and college, it’s important to get the most mileage possible from the money invested. Try to utilize the tax-advantaged retirement accounts available to you. For starters, contribute as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employersponsored retirement plan. Not only can your earnings grow on a taxdeferred basis, but your contributions are generally made with pretax dollars, so the more you contribute, the lower your annual taxable income — which, in turn, could give you more disposable income to invest for college. In 2010, you can contribute up to $16,500 to your 401(k), or $22,000 if you’re 50 or older.
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• Fund your IRA. Depending on your income level, your contributions to a traditional IRA may also lower your taxable income, again potentially freeing up resources for college. Plus, your earnings can grow tax deferred. If you qualify for a Roth IRA, your contributions are not tax-deductible, but your earnings grow tax free. Withdrawals are also tax-free, provided you’ve held your account at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re at least age 59½. Also, you can withdraw Roth IRA contributions without paying taxes (since you’ve already been taxed on this money), so you could use these funds, if necessary, to help pay for college costs, although ideally you’d like to leave your account untouched until you retire. If eligible, you can contribute up to $5,000 to your traditional or Roth IRA in 2010, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older. • Open a 529 college savings plan. Contributions to a 529 plan are made with after-tax dollars. However, when you contribute to a 529 plan, your earnings grow tax free. Withdrawals are also taxfree, provided they are used for qualified higher education expenses. (Withdrawals for expenses other than qualified higher education (Continued on Page 7)
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Bella Vista Financial Focus - (Continued from Page 6) expenditures may be subject to federal and state taxes plus a 10% penalty.) Furthermore, 529 plan contributions may be eligible for a state tax deduction or credit in certain states for residents who participate in their own state’s plan. Also, the lifetime contribution limits for 529 plans are quite generous, and you can gift $13,000 per year, per beneficiary, without incurring gift taxes. To make sure you understand the tax ramifications of a 529 plan, you’ll want to consult with your tax advisor. It may not be easy to put away as much as we’d like for retirement and college. But you do have some attractive savings and investment options. Don’t delay, because when saving for any goal, time is a great ally.
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TEXAS SOCCER vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee Fri., Oct. 1 • 7 pm dates & time subject to change
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Bring this coupon to the Gregory Gym box office on match day to purchase your discounted general admission tickets (max of 5 tickets per coupon). Tickets based on availability. Gregory Gym is on the corner of 21st & Speedway on the UT campus. Bella Vista Coupon void if reproduced, purchased, sold or bartered for cash.
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