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Vista July 2011 volume 3, issue 7 vistaoaks.org
Official Publication of the Vista Oaks Owners Association
Lifeguard Service for Private Parties
July 4th BLAST
In review of the CCRs and Bylaws, the following is stated under the corporation’s responsibilities:
Independence Day Parade and Celebration
1) Under the general purposes for which the Corporation is organized are: (d) to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the members of the Association; Texas law states that a lifeguard can only govern 25 people in the pool at one time. Vista Oaks HOA provides two lifeguards to serve from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. The total number of swimmers allowed is 50 people in the pool at one time. The dates and times of service are annually posted. It is not stated in the bylaws or CCRs that HOA is obligated to supply or pay for lifeguards for private or specialized events. However the board has elected to sponsor two events to promote community and fellowship. The board will sponsor one additional lifeguard on the approved event date. This will allow an additional 25 swimmers in the pool. All requests must be submitted for consideration by February 15th for the event being held that year. The request must include the purpose of
Vista Oaks’ Monday, July 4th 10 am - 2 pm
Decorate your bikes, wagons, strollers, scooters, etc. in red, white and blue and join the parade! 9:50am - G ather at the end of Vista Hills Blvd (at newland/ honey bear loop) 10:00am - Parade starts! 10:30am - 2:00pm - Parade ends at rec center and the the party begins!!! Hamburgers & hotdogs will be served immediately following the parade. Please bring your own beverages, extra seating if you can, sunscreen and towels, plus a snack or dessert to share with your neighbors. A volunteer will be on site to accept sign-ups for the kindergarten round-up to be held in August (a small fee will apply at the time of this event). This wonderful event will require a lot of help! Please volunteer to help by contacting: Angela Beechum: 244-5446
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Vista Oaks Board of Directors President........................................................Deirdre Goggins VP......................................................................Suman Khisty Secretary................................................................Ed Medford Treasurer............................................................Suman Khisty Landscaping...................................................... David Pedroza MAL..................................................................... Doug Mink Social Committee...........................................Angela Beechum
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Vista Oaks Lifegaurd Services (Continued from Cover Page)
Tips for a Healthy Summer
the event, target attendees and a brief summary of why the event should be sponsored. Only one request will be considered per event. The requests will be reviewed by the March monthly meeting. The selection will be made with a recommendation from the Social Committee.
Submitted by Sarah S. Jordan, MS
The HOA only provides lifeguard service for HOA sponsored events (4th of July, Annual 5th Grader Graduation party, Annual Kindergarten Round up). If a party is not held annually at the HOA Recreation Center, the board can elect not to supply or pay for lifeguard service for the following year. The event coordinator will have to reapply for sponsorship without guaranteed selection. For consideration for t h e Vi s t a Oa k s H OA sponsorship of lifeguard service, the event must be the following qualifications: • The event must be open to all eligible HOA members in good standing • The event must nonprofit • The event cannot serve as a promotional or advancement of a private enterprise, organization or fraternity.
Eat Smarter & Move More
The 4th of July holiday is almost here, and along with it comes good food, parties, and great times with family and friends. These things pretty much go hand in hand with summer. Summer is a very common time for people to fall off the “health wagon,” but it doesn’t have to be that way. Eating right and getting enough activity can certainly be a challenge, especially when holidays and travel are involved. But the keys are: being consistent, making good choices, eating in moderation, and purposely finding ways to move more. Here are some tips to make your summer a healthier one for your family and friends.
Small Changes = Big Results Making small changes for your summer cookouts & potlucks can equal big nutritional improvements.
Traditional Summer Food
A More Healthy Alternative
Hot dogs.........................................................................................................................Turkey dogs Hamburger...................................................................................................................Turkey burger Potato salad....................................................................................................................... Fruit salad Chips and high fat dip.................................................................... Assorted vegetables and hummus Fried chicken.............................................................................. Grilled chicken kabobs with veggies Pie............................................................................................................................. Fresh pineapple Soda and sweet tea...............................................................................................Iced tea with lemon Using high-fatmayonnaise in dishes.....................Use low-fat mayo or the kind that has olive oil in it
• Healthy Recipe Swap - You can even request that guests bring a healthy dish and include the recipe •
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along with the dish. After the event, the party host types up all of the recipes and emails them to party guests. Just like that - everyone is equipped with healthy things to try on their own! Get Movin’! Instead of a party revolving solely around the food involved, why not create a “buffet of games” and activity to center the event around instead? Here are some ideas for fun backyard games to try this summer with your family and friends. Just be sure to let your guests know the “active” theme ahead of time so they can dress accordingly and be prepared to move. Host a miniature version of the Olympics. - This can consist of things like wheelbarrow races, three legged races, running, water balloon tosses, and team relays. Have prizes for the teams. Create an art contest using chalk. Have three judges and give out prizes for the most creative pieces of art. And maybe even to the adult with the most “artfully challenged” piece of “art.” Play a classic game of “Kick the Can.” - Make sure you have at least 3-4 people playing this game. One person is “it” and guards the “can.” (Can needs to be in an open space.) Other players hide while the “it” person counts to 20 and then goes to find the other players. Captured (tagged) players go to “jail.” Anyone not captured can kick the can, which sets all jailed players free. If the “it” person finds all players before the can is kicked, the “it” person wins the game. Have a Hula-Hoop contest. - Crank up the fun music, and see who can twirl the longest! Create a canvas. - Hang an old white sheet on your fence or clothesline and let the creativity flow while your guests create a beautiful work of art! Send your guests on a scavenger hunt. - There are many ways to get creative with this, including giving the hunt a theme to match your party, having guests find things in nature and draw pictures of what they find, or having your guests do something (ex: 10 jumping jacks) every time they find something on the list. Slip and Slide! - Give your party a water theme to beat the heat. Set up two identical slip and slides and see who slides the fastest and/or the farthest. Crown your champion. Test out other games like horseshoes, washers, Bocce ball, four-square, hopscotch, whiffle-ball, or kick ball.
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Vista Oaks Security Report for may 2011
Steve Shanks, Security Patrol • Williamson County Sheriff s Office
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21 Total Calls for Service 2 Alarm Calls 6 Medical calls 3 Questions call 1 Disturbance/ Nuisance/ Siren going off 1 Criminal Mischief/ vacant house 1 Theft/ Cable TV 4 Calls 2 Mental Health Concerns 1Runaway/ Recovered
Ron and Steve Patrolled Neighborhood • 23 Security Checks Rec. Center/ Steve • 20 Resident Contacts/
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Steve 20 Security Checks MUD lift Station/Steve 23 Security Checks Rec. Center/ Ron 21 Security Checks MUD Lift Station/ Ron 22 Residents Contacts/ Ron 11 Traffic stops made by security and patrol this month (stop signs, suspicious vehicles, speeding)
Street Lights: • # 82 flashing on and off Newland at Artesia Bend, no number on pole • #4
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Tips & Tidbits by Debby Cole
Question of the Month It is hot and dry out now and going to get worse! What can I do to care for my lawn as best I can to keep it as green as I can without taking out a second mortgage to pay my water bill? Landscape Lady Says: Most lawns can exist on 1 day per week watering (may not look gorgeous, but will survive!). If you water 2 times per week, you are good to go. Once weekly watering can be supplemented by watering “hot spots” with a hand held hose. Water in the early morning when temperatures are low and winds are not blowing. Also, in these areas you can add ¼ to ½” compost to help in holding moisture. Mow your turf as high as your mower will allow. The extra blade length will assist in retaining moisture by shading the soil. Keep doing this until cooler temperatures of fall. Lastly, check your irrigation system regularly to be sure that you are watering almost 100% perfectly and efficiently. Calcium can clog nozzles and lines and a missed water opportunity is critical!
Sustainable Landscape Info Making even the smallest change in the landscape adds to sustainability. Why not use Dillo Dirt or compost instead of mulch in a landscape bed? How about adding Milorganite to the lawn instead of heavy duty fertilizers? Pick up some ladybugs (yes, they are for sale!) at one of the natural nurseries to help eat aphids in the landscape. Instead of putting out snail bait, visit your landscape in the early morning and hand pick snails (yes, they are pretty yucky) from dewy foliage. You can also put out little jar lids of stale beer which will attract and drown them (please don’t call PETA on this.) You can also pick up packages of worm castings to top dress your container plants. Worm poop is great for enriching soil in landscape beds as well!
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Plant of the Month At long last the Zinnia linearis is available in nurseries. It is an annual flower that is tough as nails. Because it thrives in the heat, it is not available for sale until June. As long as it gets an occasional drink of water and is not overwatered, this colorful plant should keep you and your landscape smiling until the cool weather arrives. Plants are available as 4” or 1 gallon pots. Either size will fill in nicely and quickly. Although deer are 100% unpredictable, they typically will not munch this flower. Give this white, orange or yellow flowering plants a very sunny exposure and perfect drainage for best results. Landscaping Tips for JuLY • Begin to raise mower height to allow turf to grow taller than normal. This will retain more moisture than if you were to buzz it short each week. Never remove more than 1/3 of the leaf blade when you do mow. • Distribute ladybugs and beneficial nematodes in your landscape to control the bad bugs. • Turn the compost in your bin. • Monitor watering schedule and adjust as needed to keep plant materials healthy. Continue to follow mandated watering schedules. • Consider changing out irrigation heads with new water conserving types, e.g. MP rotators. • Look for heat loving perennials to replace annual flowers in your landscape. Look Out! Early chinchbug activity. This is extremely early in the season to see this. Be on the look out!
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Safety Corner: In the event of a major disaster, you might need to rely on your own resources. You may be sleeping outdoors. Plan on what you will need to eat, sleep, cook and generally survive on your own, with or without the shelter and comfort of your home, for a minimum of 5 to 7 days. You should consider preparing a supply box with the following:
Water resource should be calculated at 1 gallon of water per person for each day.
Cooking Supplies: Paper/Plastic plates, cups, utensils (can opener) alternative cooking fuel, chlorine bleach & eye dropper to purify water. Have a pot or kettle available to boil water.
Water Amount
Emergency Food: Canned fruit, vegetables and entrees, dry cereal, crackers, peanut butter and baby food. Pet food, leashes and pet supplies as needed. Health & Safety: First Aid kit with manual, heavy work gloves, scissors, and personal hygiene items. Sanitation items including disinfectant, garbage bags, shovel and twist ties. Tools: Wrench, rope, duct tape, broom, axe, flashlight, batteries, portable radio and fire extinguish
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If necessary to purify water, boil it vigorously for 10 minutes, and or add liquid bleach with 5.25% hypochlorite (chlorine bleach) as its sole ingredient in these amounts:
Chlorine if water is cloudy
Chlorine Bleach if water is clear
1 Quart water
4 drops
2 drops
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5 Gallons water
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