RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK

RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK
VOLUME 6 ISSUE 12
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DECEMBER 2014
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INPATIENT
EMERGENCY
PEDIATRIC
900 EAST WHITESTONE BLVD
CEDAR PARK, TX 78613
512.684.4000
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RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK
BOARD & MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION MANAGER
Celeste Starr Schulz.............. Celeste.Schulz@Goodwintx.com
RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK HOA BOARD
Vineet Rohatgi, Board Member,В PresidentВ ...................................................................vrohatgi@gmail.com
Aneka Lilya, Board Member
......................................................................aelilya@gmail.com
Theresa Galella, Board Member
...........................................................theresagalella@gmail.com
StГҐle BjГёrdal, Board Member, VP
................................................................... sbjordal@gmail.com
Freddie Jimenez, Board Member
................................................................. rep9ile@hotmail.com
Blake Contine,В Advisor/DeclarantВ ..................................................blake@pioneerdevelopment.netВ В COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Architectural Committee
StГҐle BjГёrdal............................................sbjordal@gmail.com
Landscape Committee
Aneka Lilya.............................................aelilya@gmail.com
Public Relations Chair
Carlos Ojeda.................................... carloshojeda@gmail.com
Pool Committee
Byron Stephens.......................byronstephens@earthlink.net
Social Committee
Candace Lambert............................ designertexan@aol.com
.......................................... rbcsocialcommittee@gmail.com
Neighborhood Watch
Vineet Rohatgi.....................................vrohatgi@gmail.com
ADVISORY BOARD
Blake Contine, Declarant.............blake@pioneerdevelopment.net
Carlos Ojeda.......................................... carloshojeda@gmail.com
COVER PHOTO
On The cover, Diego Ojeda on Halloween night while on the
Disnery Cruise. Make up credits to his mom Jennifer.
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Editor
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Publisher
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FITNESS CORNER
FUN FAMILY FITNESS TO KEEP YOU MOVING THIS WINTER
As the weather gets a little colder and the daylight hours dwindle
it is very tempting to get into our comfy clothes and find a nice
spot to curl up on the couch with a cup of hot tea or cocoa. It can
become challenging to promote family fitness and ensure that the
family stays active and healthy.
According to the National Association for Sport and Physical
Education, children should have 60 minutes of supervised, structured
physical activity in addition to time for free play daily. This has
many benefits including healthy weight, increased strength, positive
self-image, increased attention span, and a healthier immune system.
A few specific areas of skill development you can focus on with
your kids right in your own living room are locomotion skills,
manipulative skills and stability skills. All of them strengthen muscles
and together improve stamina, flexibility and hand-eye coordination.
Check out the ideas below and give them a try this winter!
Locomotion Skills such as animal charades with movements
and no sounds and chair (bench, stool) movement – use a piece of
furniture in your home and ask child to run up to it, gallop around
it, step up onto it, crawl under it, hop over it, etc.
Manipulative Skills such as a Bean Bag toss – have kids draw a
funny face or a nature scene on a large cardboard box then cut out
big circles to toss beanbags through or label holes with letters and
have kids spell out words by tossing beanbag through letters in the
right order and Mirror Mirror – where your child mimics your
movements and then you mimic theirs.
Stability Skills such as wheelbarrow obstacles – set up a simple
obstacle course on a soft surface. Hold child by their ankles and
let them slowly walk on their hands, navigating the challenges. And
also Crab Clean up – have your child help clean up toys (or other
items in the house, laundry, sport equipment, etc.) by doing a crab
walk while balancing items on their belly and taking them to where
they belong.
Wishing you a fun and fit December,
Renee Geist and Janelle Green
For more ideas or information on Youth FIT classes offered at R@BC contact Janelle Green at https://www.
facebook.com/frontdoorfitnessllc?ref=hl. Classes are offered through December 12th and will resume in March.
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2014 SOCIAL COMMITTEE
EVENTS CALENDAR
DECEMBER 13
Lights Contest
SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 14
Tour of Lights by Hayride
Friday December 5th 10-12 Ranch Trails Park
Friday December 12th 10-12 Ranch Trails Park
Friday December 19th Holiday party 12-2 ranch
Trails Park
No Playgroup December 26th
DECEMBER 20 (MORNING)
Santa on a Firetruck
JANUARY 1
Resolution Fitness Event
Happy Holidays
For more information check our facebook pageВ https://
www.facebook.com/groups/rbcplaygroups/
OTHER EVENTS
DECEMBER 20
Toy Drive – Picture with Santa 5 to 7 pm.
We hope you enjoy all the new events this year!
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MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS
The BjВЇrdal Family
StГҐle and Melissa BjГёrdal, along with their
two children Noah (12) and Lilly (7) have lived
in the Ranch at Brushy Creek for the last seven
years. В StГҐle is the Vice President of the HOA
and also serves as the Chair of the Architectural
committee. В Melissa has served in behind the
scenes functions for RBC social events.
StГҐle, originally from Bergen, Norway, is a
Sr. System Engineer for Apple in the Enterprise
organization and has been with the company for
ten years. When he is not immersed in the job he
absolutely loves, he is either serving as an Adult
Leader for Boy Scout Troop 234, training for
his second degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, or
getting his swole on at the gym.
Melissa was a Telecommunications Project
Manager for 14 years before leaving the
industry. В Along with playing taxi-driver for her
two kids, Melissa volunteers as a Project Lead
for Little Helping Hands and spends the rest of
her time at Crossfit Valor where she is also the
Director of PR and Marketing.
Noah plays the euphonium in the Symphonic
Band at Stiles Middle School, is in the Boy
Scouts, and just earned his Black Belt in Tang
Soo Do. В Lilly also trains in Tang Soo Do and
has her orange belt. В She is otherwise a whirlwind
of energy that keeps everyone else in the house
on their toes.
The Bjørdal’s have been married for 16 years
and each one has been full of adventure but 2014
may have been the best yet. В Melissa and StГҐle
both became certified keel boat sailors in April
and Co-Owners of Crossfit Valor, their home
away from home, in October. В The entire family
is ecstatic about this new phase in their lives. В If
you ever need to find them, head on over to the
gym! Maybe even stay and sweat a little (or a lot)!
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Take Care of Texas by Managing Your Leaves
As autumn brings cooler temperatures, it also signals the arrival
of another seasonal display - falling leaves! While Take Care of Texas
encourages you to plant shade trees to help lower your utility bills in
the summer, these deciduous trees lose their leaves in the fall. Instead
of raking and bagging them, where they will head to a landfill, put
them back into your lawns and gardens as a valuable source of mulch
and fertilizer. Leaves contain 50 to 80 percent of the nutrients a plant
extracts from the soil and air during the season. Grass clippings, leaves,
and other yard debris make up 20 percent of the trash sent to landfills
each year. It costs Texans over $250 million a year to collect and dispose
of this waste. There are four basic ways to manage leaves and use them
in landscaping:
Mowing: a light covering of leaves can be mowed, simply leaving the
shredded leaves in place on the lawn. This technique is most effective
when a mulching mower is used.
Mulching: a lawn mower with a bagging attachment provides a fast
and easy way to shred and collect the leaves. Apply a three to four inch
layer of shredded leaves around the base of trees and shrubs. A two to
three inch mulch of shredded leaves is ideal for flowerbeds. For vegetable
gardens, a thick layer of leaves placed between the rows functions as a
mulch and an all-weather walkway that will allow you to work in your
garden during wet periods.
Composting: in addition to leaves, other yard wastes such as grass
clippings, pine needles, weeds, and small prunings can be composted.
Compost can serve as a soil conditioner that nourishes your yard and
reduces the need for outdoor watering up to 60 percent.
Soil improvement: leaves may be collected and worked directly into
garden and flowerbed soils. A six to eight inch layer of leaves tilled into a
heavy, clay soil will improve aeration and drainage. The same amount tilled
into a light, sandy soil, will improve water and nutrient holding capacity.
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Traveling with your pet over the holidays? Here are some
tips that will help make your drive smooth sailing.
Submitted by Kristen West, Owner of Gusto Dogs LLC.
1. Take your pet on short trips prior to the big day to let him get
used to traveling by car.
2. Keep your pet safe in a secured, well-ventilated crate or carrier.
It should be large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and
turn around. Letting him have free range in the car not only puts
him at risk, but it also poses a risk to your family if you were to stop
suddenly.
3. Never let your dog travel in the bed of a truck. Even if he is
secured on a short line to prevent him falling or jumping out, your
pet can experience discomfort from the weather and wind or sustain
injury from debris.
4. Feed your pet three or four hours prior to departure and avoid
giving him any food or treats in the car.
5. Never leave your pet in a parked vehicle, which can quickly
become a furnace and cause heatstroke, even with open windows.
In cold weather, the car holds the temperature like a refrigerator.
6. Your pet’s microchip should be up-to-date and he should be
wearing a flat collar and ID at all times.
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7. Bring a bowl and extra water in case you get stuck in the
inevitable holiday traffic jam!
8. Take lots of breaks to let your pet stretch his legs and relieve
himself. It’s a great excuse to do some sight-seeing or pick up a fun
treat for yourself!
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TENNIS
TIPS
By USPTA/PTR Master Professional
Fernando Velasco
THE MODERN GAME: THE SLICE OVERHEAD
In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to execute the
basic strokes for players who are just beginning to play tennis or
who want to resume playing.
I am now offering suggestions on how to play the “modern”
game mostly geared towards players who are content with hitting
the ball over the net and controlling the point with consistency.
These players may already be playing for leagues or tournaments
and are looking for more “weapons” on the court.
In this issue, I will offer instructions on how to execute “The Slice
Overhead.” This shot is utilized when an opponent hits a lob that
is both high and deep. The player will take the overhead and hit it
slightly on the side of the ball forcing the opponent off the court.
In the illustrations, Chaitanya Aduru, one of the top players at
the Grey Rock Tennis Academy, shows the proper technique to
execute this stroke. Chaitanya is coached by the Director of the
Tennis Academy, Darin Pleasant.
Step 1: The Back Swing: When Chaitanya sees the opportunity,
he makes a quick turn of his upper body and takes the racket high
and back. The head of the racket is now at shoulder height, his
shoulders are turned, and his eyes are focused on the ball. His
right wrist is “laid back” to allow maximum for point of contact.
Step 2: The Point of Contact: The success of a slice overhead
shot is in keeping the ball on the strings of the racket as long as
possible outside of the ball. Chaitanya started the swing high
and is allowing the head of the racket to be fully extended. His
left shoulder is almost opening and his weight is moving through
the shot.
Step 3: The Follow Through: In order to attain maximum
control and power, Chaitanya is wrapping the racket around his
body. He has “snapped” his right wrist and has the head of the
racket facing down. His weight is going forward.
Step 4: The Ready Position: If Chaitanya’s overhead is successful
but was not a winner, he now gets ready for the next shot, which
probably would be a volley.
Look in the next Newsletter for: “The Modern Game: The Forehand Baseline Drop Shot”
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