RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK
VOLUME 5 ISSUE 10
OCTOBER 2013
Official Publication of The Ranch at Brushy Creek HOA
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RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK BOARD & MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION MANAGER
Celeste Starr Schulz..............
[email protected] RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK HOA BOARD Vineet Rohatgi, Board Member, President ...................................................................vrohatgi@gmail.com Aneka Lilya, Board Member, VP ......................................................................aelilya@gmail.com Theresa Galella, Board Member ...........................................................theresagalella@gmail.com Ståle Bjørdal, Board Member ...................................................................
[email protected] Freddie Jimenez, Board Member .................................................................
[email protected] Blake Contine, Advisor/Declarant ..................................................blake@pioneerdevelopment.net COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Architectural Committee Christy
[email protected] Landscape Committee Aneka Lilya.............................................aelilya@gmail.com Public Relations Chair Carlos Ojeda....................................
[email protected] Pool Committee Byron
[email protected] Social Committee Candace Lambert............................
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[email protected] Neighborhood Watch Vineet
[email protected] ADVISORY BOARD Blake Contine,
[email protected] Michael Sanguiliano........................
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COVER PHOTO The Lambert's have lived in the RBC for 2 1/2 years. Mike is an Engineer at Qualcomm and Candace is an Interior Designer for her own design firm, C & R Interiors. They have 3 grown children Josh 24, Jacob 21 & Mariah 19. They have 2 pets, a beagle Santana and a ragdoll cat Penelope. Mike and Candace love live music, entertaining and decorating their home inside and out for holidays. Especially for Halloween and Christmas. Candace volunteers her time being an advocate for women and children through the Texas Advocacy Project, in addition to serving on the RBM HOA Board and Social Committee Chair for the RBC. Thank you to our neighbor by Bill Hobgood for the picture, Properties in HDR (www.propertiesinhdr.com).
Do you take great photos? Would you like to see your photo published? We are looking for great cover photos for upcoming November issue of the Ranch Record. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION: • Must have been taken in R@BC (some exceptions)
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1. Brian and Kristina Banasik returned to Texas in 2010 after spending 6 years in Washington state. After looking at Steiner Ranch and Avery Ranch, the Banasiks stumbled across R@BC and never looked back. They moved into their house in April 2011, and had their 5th child the following year. Brian is a Sr. Project Manager for an IT consulting company and Kristina is a stayathomemomhomeschoolteacherhomemaker. Gabriella (8), Genevieve (6), Braxton (4), Brenner (2), and Giselle (1 in Oct.) love that there are so many kids in the neighborhood. If you live around Angus, Knob Creek, or Belgium Bend, then you’ve most likely seen Brian walking their yellow lab Blaze or Kristina walking Blaze with the parade of children nearby. Brian and Kristina are both UT grads and their kids must all learn “The Eyes of Texas” before they are allowed to go to their first football game. The family enjoys swimming, boating, and traveling as well as all of the familyfriendly neighborhood activities. Brian is also the new chair of the RBM Neighborhood Watch Committee.
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2. From India by birth,the Bhandari family - Noor (6), Preetika & Sameer (multiples of 6), moved to the US 6 years ago and to Austin 4 years ago. In RBC they found the perfect community to set up roots and moved in 2011. In the household Noor who is a student of Challenger school has the role of Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (all shopping decisions are made by her), Preetika is the CEO and Sameer is Chief Officer of "yes mam"!! Sameer, a Consultant by profession finds RBC to be the enviable mix of Texas hospitality and community living that puts people that live here right at ease. When asked what about RBC they love the most their answer almost always is .. " the neighbors, the social committee and the uber active FB page ..." Here's to many more years here!
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RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK FALL FESTIVAL 2013 SAVE THE DATE Saturday, OCTOBER 26 10am-2pm
R@BC KIDS
This year’s Fall Festival will be incredible, involving live music, vintage car show, awesome food trucks, a large maze, craft activities for the kids, a pie auction benefiting a local animal charity, and the Sidewalk of Shopping! We will also have our 2nd Annual Costume parade, with kids age categories, plus new categories for pets, and group/family entries! Contact Elisa “George” Bohnsack at
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Halloween is around the corner! See what some of our neighbors are doing with their homes: We first started decorating our house with spiders in October of 2009. I had the vision but my husband LJ had the skills to execute it. Right away, new neighbors started coming by to see them. It was wonderful how many neighbors we met because of the spiders. Because they are so popular, we continued doing it every Halloween. Every year we try to improve the creepy factor. Last year we added the mother spider with her babies following her. We can't wait to put the spiders up this year!! Anne Miller.
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Elvis and Oscar are Multigenerational Labradoodles. But in this picture they are a plate of tacos! Elvis came from a breeder. This was before I knew that so many fabulous dogs could be found at shelters and rescues. Our awesome friend and fellow RBC resident Georganne Duron helped to educate me. Because of her guidance, we found Oscar from a Labradoodle rescue (Idog.biz) based out of Houston. Due to this positive rescue experience, my husband and I now fly rescue dogs with Pilot N Paws. Anne Miller
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R@BC
FITNESS CORNER Fitness opportunities continue to happen in the RBC. This summer featured two fun programs. First, was R.I.P.P.E.D. with Andrea Braxdale. R.I.P.P.E.D Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics and Endurance. Next, there were several sessions of Aqua Boot Camp with Lynn Leaf. Aqua Boot Camp is a total body workout using high intensity interval training in the water. September features our neighborhood 5K. This fall we hope to bring back “Zumba with Rita,” and a yoga class. Please watch the Ranch at Brushy Creek Facebook page and the neighborhood sign for more information. We would like to continue to offer new and different fitness activities for our residents. If you are passionate about a fitness activity that you would like to share, please contact the RaBC Social Committee.
FRIDAY OCT. 4 First Friday at Ranch Trails Park 10 am
FRIDAY OCT. 11 Visit a neighboring park- Silverado Ranch park on Vista Ridge Blvd 10 am
FRIDAY OCT. 18 Field Trip Friday Pumpkin Patch at Sweet Berry Farm 10 am
FRIDAY OCT. 25 Foodie Friday Lunch at Torchy Tacos. 11:30 am For more information or details find us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/rbcplaygroups/
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Breast Cancer: Importance of Early Detection By: Concentra Urgent Care Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Screening is vital because early stages of the disease are easier to treat. The American Cancer Society recommends women: • Obtain yearly mammography screenings, beginning at age 40 • Obtain yearly clinical breast exams • Check your breasts regularly for lumps • Discuss their breast cancer risk with their physician Breast cancer risk increases as we age. Other factors that increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer include: • Having started menstrual periods at a young age • Having a first child after age 30 • Use of hormone replacement therapy • Having a family history of breast cancer
Men are also at risk for rare cases of breast cancer. All persons familiar with the normal look and feel of their breasts should promptly report any unexpected changes to their physicians. The American Cancer Society recommends both women and men consult their doctor if they notice any of the following:
For more information about breast cancer and early detection, contact your health care provider, your Concentra health specialist, visit the American Cancer Society Web Site at: www.cancer.org, or visit the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Web site at: http://nbcam.org/
• A new, hard lump or thickening in any part of the breast • Change in breast size or shape • Dimpling or puckering of the skin • Swelling, redness, or warmth that does not go away • Recurrent pain in a particular part of the breast • Pulling in of the nipple • Nipple discharge that starts suddenly in only one breast • An itchy, sore, or scaly area on one nipple
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Pruning Guidelines for Prevention of Oak Wilt in Texas
NOW IS THE TIME TO PRUNE YOUR OAKS TREES
Oak wilt, caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum, is the most destructive disease affecting live oaks and red oaks in Central Texas. Most of the tree mortality results from treeto-tree spread of the pathogen through interconnected or grafted root systems, once an oak wilt center becomes established. New infection centers begin when beetles carry oak wilt fungal spores from infected red oaks to fresh, open wounds on healthy oaks. Wounds include any damage caused by wind, hail, vehicles, construction, squirrels, birds or pruning. Research has shown that both oak wilt fungal mats on infected red oaks and insects that carry oak wilt spores are most prevalent in the spring. Below is a brief description of how you can reduce the risk of fungal spread when pruning. • Always paint fresh wounds on oaks, including pruning cuts and stumps, with wound dressing or latex paint immediately after pruning or live tree removal at all times of the year. • Clean all pruning tools with 10% bleach solution or Lysol™ between sites and/or trees. • If possible avoid pruning or wounding of oaks during the spring (currently defined as February1 through June 30). Reasons to prune in the spring include:
• To accommodate public safety concerns such as hazardous limbs, traffic visibility or emergency utility line clearance. • To repair damaged limbs (from storms or other anomalies) • To remove limbs rubbing on a building or rubbing on other branches, and to raise low limbs over a street. • On sites where construction schedules take precedence, pruning any live tissue should only be done to accommodate required clearance. • Dead branch removal where live tissue is not exposed. Pruning for other reasons (general tree health, non-safety related clearance or thinning, etc.) should be conducted before February 1 or after June 30. Debris from diseased red oaks should be immediately chipped, burned or buried. Regardless of the reasons or time of year, proper pruning techniques should be used. These techniques include making proper pruning cuts and avoiding injurious practices such as topping or excessive crown thinning. If you are uncertain about any of this information, you should consult with a Texas Oak Wilt Certified arborist, ISA Certified Arborist, or an oak wilt specialist from a city, county or state government agency such as the Texas Forest Service or Texas AgriLife Extension Service. References available at http://www.TexasOakWilt.org.
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From the candy to the costumes, Halloween is a fun-filled time for kids and parents alike. But it’s also a holiday that can pose dangers to young revelers. To help make this year’s festivity a trick-free treat, follow these simple safety tips: Adorning Your Little Ghouls • Choose a light-colored costume or add glow-in-the-dark tape to the front and back of the costume so your kids can be easily seen. • Don’t buy a costume unless it’s labeled “flame-retardant.” This means the material won’t burn. • Make sure wigs and beards don’t cover your kids’ eyes, noses, or mouths. • Don’t let your children wear masks — they can make it difficult for kids to see and breathe. Instead, use nontoxic face paint or makeup. Have younger children draw pictures of what they want to look like. Older kids will have fun putting the makeup on themselves. • Put a name tag — with your phone number — on your children’s costumes. • Avoid oversized and high-heeled shoes that could cause kids to trip. • Avoid long or baggy skirts, pants, or shirtsleeves that could catch on something and cause falls. • Make sure that any props your kids carry, such as wands or swords, are flexible. Pumpkin-Carving Precautions • Don’t let kids handle knives. Have them draw their designs on the face of the pumpkin with a black marker — then you do the carving. And make sure you’re using a sharp knife or a mini-saw that’s pointed away from your body. • Keep kids at a safe distance while you’re carving the pumpkin so that they don’t distract you or get in the way of sharp objects. • Remove pumpkin guts safely. If your children beg to remove the guts of the pumpkin — as many kids do — don’t hand over a knife to do it. Instead, let your little ones get messy by scooping out pumpkin flesh with their hands or an ice cream scoop. • Clean up your mess. Pumpkin flesh is slippery and can cause falls and injuries when dropped on the floor. Layer newspaper or old cloths under your carving workspace and clean up spills right away so no one slips or trips.
• Skip the candles. A burning candle in a pumpkin may become a blazing fire if left unattended. Instead, use a glow stick (available in many colors) to safely illuminate your jack-o’-lantern. Trouble-Free Trick-or-Treating Accompany young children (under age 10) on their rounds. But make sure they know their home phone number, the cell phone numbers of parents and any other trusted adult who’s supervising, and how to call 9-1-1 in case they get lost. For older kids who are trick-or-treating on their own, make sure you approve of the route they’ll be taking and know when they’ll be coming home. Also be sure that they: • carry a cell phone, if possible • go in a group and stay together • only go to houses with porch lights on and walk on sidewalks on lit streets (never walk through alleys or across lawns) • know to never go into strangers’ homes or cars • cross the street at crosswalks and never assume that vehicles will stop • Give kids flashlights with new batteries. • Limit trick-or-treating to your neighborhood and the homes of people you and your children know. When your kids get home, check all treats to make sure they’re safely sealed and there are no signs of tampering, such as small pinholes, loose or torn packages, and packages that appear to have been taped or glued back together. Throw out loose candy, spoiled items, and any homemade treats that haven’t been made by someone you know. Don’t allow young children to have hard candy or gum that could cause choking. Make sure trick-or-treaters will be safe when visiting your home, too. Remove lawn decorations, sprinklers, toys, bicycles, wet leaves, or anything that might obstruct your walkway. Provide a well-lit outside entrance to your home. Keep family pets away from trick-or-treaters, even if they seem harmless to you. Take these quick and easy precautions to help your little ghosts and goblins have a hauntingly happy and safe Halloween. Reviewed by: Mary Gavin, MD Date reviewed: October 2007
This information was provided by KidsHealth, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this one, visit www.KidsHealth.org or www.TeensHealth.org. ©1995-2006.The Nemours Foundation
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RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK SOLD PROPERTIES AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013 ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
SOLD DATE
DOM
BEDS
BATHS
SQFT
302 Flagstone CT
$259900
08/30/13
45
3
2.5
2,289
3932 Bowstring Bnd
$233,000
09/10/13
10
4
3.5
2,707
805 Arrowhead Trl
$339,900
08/29/13
56
3
2.5
2,607
3935 Bowstring Bnd
$381,783
08/22/13
63
4
3.5
2,975
3813 Campfire Dr
$383,294
08/09/13
64
4
3.5
2,912
4005 Gloucester Dr
$384,000
08/08/13
23
4
3.5
3,138
601 Riley Trl
$429,900
08/30/13
4
5
3.5
3,972
109 Dasher Dr
$458,035
08/28/13
2
5
4
3,702
4207 Thoroughbread Trl
$466,412
09/12/13
124
4
2.5
2,906
217 Brangus Rd
$469,900
08/07/13
3
4
3.5
3,619
105 N Saddle Ridge
$479,900
08/02/13
3
4
3.5
4,289
417 Ridgetop Bnd
$479,900
09/20/13
8
5
3.5
3,532
326 Angus Dr
$519,900
09/11/13
2
4
3.5
4,313
901 S Frontier Ln
$529,000
08/23/13
24
5
4
4,284
401 Brahman Rd
$581,302
08/16/13
197
5
4.5
4,347
404 Bluff Point Bnd
$624,900
09/06/13
94
5
4
5,136
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