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Copyright © 2009 Peel, Inc. Sonoma Homeowner's Association Newsletter - April 2009 April 2009, Volume 3, Issue 4 Official Publication of Sonoma Homeowners Association The Grapevine The Grapevine Citizens Boundary Committee Withdraws Recommendation Sonoma Children will Split into two Elementary Districts The Committee to Keep Sonoma’s Neighborhood School is please to report that the RRISD Citizens Boundary Committee has decided to withdraw its recommendation to divide the children of Sonoma into two elementary school districts. The announcement came at the last public hearing of the committee, held Tuesday night at McNeil High School. While the announcement is a victory for Sonoma, the final decision on the boundaries will be voted on by the RRISD Board of Trustees, most likely at an April meeting. You can get quick updates on this and more by signing up for the blast. To be added to the list email [email protected] and put “add me to the blast” in the subject line. Dates to know: What : Hoa Meeting When: Monday, April6, 7 pm. Where: at Wilshire Model home. What: Spring Fling/ Egg Hunt When: April 4th, 10a-12p Where: Via Sonoma Pool Park See the full article inside for all the details! What: Neighborhood Garage Sale When: Saturday May 16th 8-2pm Where: neighborhood wide! Sponsored by John Horton Realty Just like last year the ads will be placed for you- place signs to your house from Forest Creek or Via Sonoma. Go Paperless Sign up to receive The Grapevine in your inbox. Visit PEELinc.com for details.
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The Grapevine
April 2009, Volume 3, Issue 4 Official Publication of Sonoma Homeowners Association
TheGrapevineTheGrapevineCitizens Boundary
Committee Withdraws Recommendation
Sonoma Children will Split into two Elementary Districts
The Committee to Keep Sonoma’s Neighborhood School is please to report that the RRISD Citizens Boundary Committee has decided to withdraw its recommendation to divide the children of Sonoma into two elementary school districts. The announcement came at the last public hearing of the committee, held Tuesday night at McNeil High School. While the announcement is a victory for Sonoma, the final decision on the boundaries will be voted on by the RRISD Board of Trustees, most likely at an April meeting.
You can get quick updates on this and more by signing up for the blast. To be added to the list email [email protected] and put “add me to the blast” in the subject line.
Dates to know:What : Hoa Meeting When: Monday, April6, 7 pm.Where: at Wilshire Model home.
What: Spring Fling/ Egg HuntWhen: April 4th, 10a-12pWhere: Via Sonoma Pool ParkSee the full article inside for all the details!
What: Neighborhood Garage SaleWhen: Saturday May 16th 8-2pmWhere: neighborhood wide!Sponsored by John Horton Realty
Just like last year the ads will be placed for you- place signs to your house from Forest Creek or Via Sonoma.
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sonoma hoa Board names new landscapingCommittee Chairperson
The Sonoma HOA Board of Directors has named Piper Sonoma resident Donna Kohn as Chairperson of the neighborhoods’ Landscaping Committee. In that role Donna will report to the Board on matters pertaining to the upkeep of the common grounds throughout the community as well as deed restriction compliance.
Donna is a former Landscape Committee Chair in the Oak Bluff neighborhood here in Round Rock. She states that one of the features that drew her to move to Sonoma was the outstanding landscaping that residents were treated to when driving through the community. “It is extremely important to us all that we maintain that quality for our neighborhood to protect one of our greatest investments, our homes. I am committed to working to ensure that,” Donna stressed.
Donna has been married for 30 years and has four children, the youngest of whom will be graduating from Stony Point this year heading to UT-Austin. She is a Customer Support Applications Specialist for an Austin software company.
Any resident who is interested in serving on the Landscaping Committee with Donna can contact her directly at [email protected]
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information including license plates in neighborhood• Acts as information center for neighborhood• Makes arrangements for meetings• Knows which families are on vacation• Is alert to door to door solicitors• Reports unusual activity, pedestrians, or vehicular traffic to other
Block Captains and members• Schedule periodic group meetings of neighbors and encourage
each homeowner to attend• Contact new neighbors about the program• Keep the watch map data current• Disseminate any special information to the group such as crime
patterns in the area• Work directly with the Block Captain Liaison
Neighborhood Watch operates to educate participants in the principles of deterrence, delay, and detection. The program depends on a communications network, organized with 3 levels of participants: the residents block captains, and a local law enforcement representative. Reduction in burglary is likely because it is a well publicized program of prevention and target hardening, coupled with citizens concerns for the safety and security of the neighborhood.
By participating in a program where “we look out for each other”, you can attack crime in your community through your Neighborhood Watch Program.
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dIrECtIonsPlace water in large pot for the pasta on the stove to boil.
Slice pancetta or bacon and cook in a large skillet until most of the fat is rendered and bacon is to your desired doneness (this is the only time it will be cooked, so make sure you cook it to your preferred texture). Drain on paper towels and set aside. Retain 1 tbsp of the bacon fat in the pan and dispose of the rest. Add the chopped onions and saute until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 1 tbsp cold butter to the pan and glide along the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, picking up any brown bits (full of flavor) and “deglazing” the pan. Repeat with the second tbsp of butter. Add olive oil and leave on low to simmer.
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Enjoy!Liz Huffstutler
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neighborhood Watch ProgramLeaving a location at night and has their lights off: Possible robber,
assault violation or burglar.Problems driving their vehicle, especially if it is an expensive model:
Possible stolen vehicle or the driver is driving under the influence or drug impaired.
Unattended vehicle with the motor on: Maybe someone is, or has committed a burglary or robbery.
Abandoned vehicle parked on block: Possible stolen vehicle.Someone being forced into a vehicle: Possible kidnapping, assault or
attempted rape.Person detaching mechanical parts or accessories from vehicle: Possible
theft or vandalism in progress.Locked vehicle that someone is trying to forcibly enter: Possible theft
of car or contents in progress.Older children or adults, who are not from the neighborhood,
bicycling randomly or repeatedly without a purposeful destination: Possible theft of homes and/or garages.
The list is endless. Anyone doing anything that looks suspicious should be reported. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS..CALL IMMEDIATELY..DON’T HESITATE
WhAt Is susPICIous And WhEn do you CAll thE PolICE?
Suspicious activity is anything that looks like it could be connected with criminal behavior-someone casing a neighborhood, forcing open a door, grabbing a child; screaming or pounding coming from a nearby residence; strong chemical odors coming from an inappropriate building, are but a handful of examples. If the activity is or appears to be threatening to property or people, immediately report the suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1. Time is critical in apprehending criminals. It is better to be overly-suspicious than to let a criminal get away
Following is a list of suspicious activities that might be happening:
VEHICLES…Slow moving vehicle without lights on at night: May be casing the
neighborhood or tracking a victim.A parked, occupied vehicle unusual to the neighborhood: May be casing
the neighborhood, operating as a point for drug dealing, a sexual deviate or child molester waiting for their target, being a get-away car.
Vehicle being loaded with valuable if parked by closed business or unoccupied house.
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Kristin and I met back in 2003 as penpals while I
was serving with the Army in Iraq. To make a long
story short, we fell in love, I finished my service,
and we got married and moved to Round Rock to
start what is now Sowers Lawn Care in 2005. This
past year we welcomed our first son in early
March. We feel incredibly blessed with the growth
we have had in our family, our business, and the
community in the past few years and are excited to
watch it continue.
We are residents of north Round Rock,
and we hope that if you see us around town, you'll
say hello...and that if you are ever in need of lawn
services...you'll give us a call! Thanks!
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Volunteers are needed for several other areas of Sonoma. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in being a Block Captain or assisting your neighbor in covering your immediate area..
sonoma social Committee announcesEaster Egg Hunt Event April 4th
Mark your calendars ! The Sonoma Social Committee is pleased to be hosting this year’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Sonoma residents on Saturday, April 4th at the Via Sonoma Pool park. The event will be held between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. All Sonoma children ages 0-12 are welcome to join in the fun. There will be an Egg Hunt, Cake Walk, Tattoos, the Easter Bunny, Cookies and Drinks, along with a Moonwalk sponsored by John Horton Realty.
To participate in this year’s event please drop off one dozen candy filled plastic eggs per child to 733 Arrowood Place. To donate a cake or other baked goodie for the cake walk, please deliver your goodie to 733 Arrowood Place on Friday, April 3rd.
Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. If you would like to volunteer please contact Cathy Greenall at [email protected] or Brenda Gamble at [email protected]. In case of rain the event will be rescheduled for April 11th.
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