VOLUME 36

MARCH 2015

The Caddie Online

ECOWISE
ONLINE
EDITION

UNCENSORED
EDITION!

FOREST CREEK
TEXAS

The

More Content

Caddie

New Columns

Online

Written by
Residents for
Residents

celebrates

Environmentally
Friendly

its 3rd

Sponsored
by Resident
Owned
and Local
Businesses

Birthday!
The Forest Creek Neighborhood Watch Snow Day event
attracted a crowd of over 400 and scored an A+
from all who attended! Pages 48-51

Forest
Creek
Daddies
and
Daughters
get their
dance on!
page !

Get the lowdown on

the Hoedown!
Photos on page 40

NEWS FROM THE BOARD

serve you community and have some influence
The HOA Board is seeking volunteers from the

over maintaining high standards for our neighbor-

Forest Creek HOA membership (property owners)

hood. If interested, please contact Idalyn Banks at

who would be interested and willing to serve on

secretary@forestcreekhoa.org

the HOA Architectural Review Committee

(ARC). Most of our members bought into an HOA

The next FCHOA Board meeting is on

managed community in order to assure that high

Monday April 6th @ 7pm

quality standards would be enforced. The purpose

of the ARC is to review and approve or reject proposed changes and improvements to community
properties in order to maintain the high quality of
our community. The responsibilities include reading and becoming familiar with the ARC Standards
for changes and improvements to our community
homes and reviewing homeowner requests for
changes or additions. The reviewing is done via
internet. Members identity and application voting
is confidential (limited to other ARC members and
the Board.) Reviewing applications and responding (approve, disapprove, suggested changes to
gain approval) should be accomplished within one
to two weeks. This is your opportunity to both
B O A R D

O F

In January, Forest Creek HOA won the Neighborhood of the

Year (NOTY) award from the city of Round Rock for our recycled water project. After that, we entered in the Neighborhood of the Year competition at the national level through
the Neighborhoods, USA.
Neighborhoods, USA, is a national non-profit organization set
up to create an opportunity for neighborhoods and cities to
share success stories and keep neighborhoods thriving. This
sharing of success stories takes place at their annual conference, scheduled for May. They also select and award
Neighborhood of the Year recognition for the best
neighborhood activity. Forest Creeks recycled water project
was submitted and has cleared the first hurdle and is now a
Finalist for the national Neighborhood of the Year award
competition. We should know more by the end of the conference on May 23rd. Even if we dont win the Neighborhood
of the Year, by being a finalist we will still garner national
attention for our neighborhood and continue to reinforce the
strong reputation of Forest Creek.
Keith Chandler

D I R E C T O R S / C O M M U N I T Y

C O N T A C T S

President Pat Flynn...... .president@forestcreekhoa.org

Vice-President Keith Chandler . .vicepresident@forestcreekhoa.org
TreasurerHector Quintanar.... ...........treasurer@forestcreekhoa.org
Secretary-Idalyn Banks.........secretary@forestcreekhoa.org
Operations Angel Donato. ...... .. .operations@forestcreekhoa.org
Caddie Editor-Angel Donato....... ..............myenergyangel@aol.com
Property Management- ..... .... .....forcreek@ciramail.com.

MANAGEMENT

RealManage

phone 1-866-4732573

H.O.A. WEBSITE
forestcreekhoa.org

DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions
of the Forest Creek Homeowners Associations Board of Directors, The Management Co. or the newsletter editor (collectively, the
Publisher). The Publisher assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any facts, representations, or warranties stated in any
article authored, or submitted, by others. Publisher reserves the right to refuse to publish material that it deems to be offensive,
inflammatory, or otherwise inappropriate for this newsletter. This newsletter is published solely for the private use of members of
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the Forest Creek Homeowners Association. .

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Save The Dates 4-7
Announcements,
Accomplishments,
and Accolades10-11

School News 40-47

Neighborhood Watch
News .48-51

Daddy Daughter Dance 52

Heart to Heart Gala ..53

Local Farmers Markets

Listings 13
Health and Wellness..14-15
Real Estate Pages.16-23
Business Pages...27-21
Teenage Job Seekers 32-34
Swing Set for Sale.......35
Fun Things for Kids 36-37
Parents Pages 38-39

THE FOREST CREEK HOA NEWSLETTER, THE CADDIE, IS NO LONGER PUBLISHED ON PAPER . INSTEAD, THE CADDIE IS AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC
FORM ON THE HOA WEBSITE, WITH PAPER COPIES
AVAILABLE FROM OUR PROPERTY MANAGER IF
REQUESTED. The Peel Inc. publication named the

Forest Creek Forum is not sponsored by the Forest

Creek HOA nor does it publish articles sponsored by the
Forest Creek HOA. If you wish to remove yourself
from their mailing list. go to peelinc.com, click on
newsletters then on Receive a newsletter (even
though you are opting out you must go through the same
process as if you were opting in), when you get to the
second line entitled newsletter format, you must click
on the down arrow for the drop down menu and choose
None, remove me from your e-mail and postal mail
lists Then fill in the rest of the form and submit it.

POST YOUR GREETING

ON THE MARQUEE
Just contact Stephanie at her new
e-mail address.

The4dohertys@gmail.com
THANK YOU STEPHANIE
FOR ALL YOU DO!
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.. SAVE THE DATES

Upcoming Forest Creek Neighborhood Events
Saturday, March 27th at 7:00pm
Wine Tasting

Wednesday, March 25th at 5:30 PM

Egg Stuffing Party
We'll meet up and stuff a ton of eggs for our upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. Bring an appetizer to
share!
FMI: Contact Leslie Sterzinger @ 512-632-2176

RSVP to vanessalegere@aol.com
We will be tasting Italian reds
Bring your wine in a plain brown paper bag,
put your name on your bottle and bring an
appetizer or dessert to share.

Saturday, March 28th at 2:00-4:00pm

Easter Egg Hunt
Please join us in the park for a fun filled afternoon! The kiddos will have a chance to meet
the Easter Bunny, visit with some animals at our
Petting Zoo from El Rancho Fiestas, get their
faces painted by Sparkles the Clown, eat some
yummy cookies, play games and of course all our
children ages 0-10 Years old will have a chance to
fill their baskets with eggs!

Saturday, April 25th at Dusk

Movies in the Park
Please join us for the showing of Big Hero 6
in the park. Bring your blankets and chairs
and we'll provide the popcorn and drinks.
Hope to see you there!

FEBRUARY YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDS

2153 Hilton Head

Oaks crown cleaned and shrubs
trimmed to perfection.

3238 Bay Hill

Nicely trimmed hedges and topiaries,
accent palms and oak trees.
Lawn is trimmed, weeded and ready
for warm weather.
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Spring 2015
Household
Hazardous
Waste Saturday
Collection
Saturday, April 18
Bring your leftover paint, pesticides, fertilizers and other
chemicals to the Recycling Center, 310 Deepwood Drive, between 8 a.m. and noon Saturday
April 18. We accept only residential waste in quantities of 25
gallons or less.
Household hazardous
waste collection events are held
on the first Wednesday of every

month from 4 to 6 p.m. at the

Recycling Center.
What you need to bring
Valid drivers license
City of Round Rock residents:
Current City water bill as proof
of residency
Brushy Creek MUD and Fern
Bluff MUD residents: Valid
HHW Voucher
Non-residents: $40 per car, cash
or check payments accepted
Acceptable materials
Pesticides
Herbicides
Fertilizers
Poisons
Pool chemicals
Household cleaners
Paint/thinner
Polishes, varnishes
Stain

Lacquer
Aerosol cans
Solvents
Turpentine
Adhesives
Mercury
Smoke detectors
Automotive products
Materials NOT ACCEPTED
Contractor or business waste
Anything in containers larger
than 5 gallons
Trash
Medical waste
Sharps
Radioactive materials
Bullets, live ammunition
Explosives, fireworks, flares
Tires
Gas cylinders

MARCH YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDS

3114 Carnousty
Nice combination of rocked beds, grass and
assorted beautifully manicured shrubs.

3819 Bentbrook
Magnificent Aspidistra in a gorgeous oak grove
edged with Ivy and Liriope.

Grab your pole, tackle

and bait
The City of Round Rock
Parks and Recreation
Department presents
the Youth Fishing Derby
from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday,
March 21, 2015 at Bright
Lake in Old Settlers Park.
The event is FREE but
pre-registration is strongly
encouraged. For ages 3-12
years and all children must
be accompanied by a
parent or guardian.
Fishing Derby
Participants must provide all their own equipment and one fishing pole per child. We will
have some worms onsite, but feel free to bring your own bait. Bright Lake is home to
bass, catfish and sunfish, so prepare accordingly. Size 6-8 is a good all-round hook size.
There will also be demonstrations and other activities.
Schedule of Events
6:45 to 9 a.m.: Check In/Late Registration
7 to 11 a.m.: Fishing
8 to 11 a.m.: Activities
Awards immediately following result tabulation at conclusion of fishing. Prizes will be
awarded for the Largest Bass Caught Overall, Largest Fish Caught in each division and Most
Fish Caught in Fishing Derby each division.
Registration
Register online now at www.roundrockrecreation.com
Perch Division (ages 3-5)
Snapper Division (ages 6-9)
Redfish Division (ages 10-12)
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Dont miss taste of Round Rock, Tuesday, April 28 at the Dell Diamond. This is your night to
sample all the restaurants youve always wanted to try in one location. Its fun for the whole
family!
More than 40 food vendors will be showcasing their specialties to an anticipated
crowd of more than 1,000 attendees. From
Cajun food to ice cream and everything in
between, you will not go away hungry!
Taste of Round Rock is a great opportunity
for you to try different menu items and to
discover new culinary creations.
Invite your friends, customers or business
associates to share a tastefully memorable
experience! Taste of Round Rock is an annual event promoting Round Rock area restaurants
and caterers and is sponsored by the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce.

Tuesday, April 28, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Get in 30 minutes early with a special VIP ticket at 5:30pm.
A limited number of VIP tickets will be sold for $35.
General admission tickets are $20 before April 24.
After April 24, general admission tickets are $25.
10 and under are free
http://tasteofroundrock.com/

Ladies, Looking for a Friend;

Something to do?
Round Rock New Neighbors is
Women Welcoming Women for Fun
& Friendship.
Whether you are a newcomer
or have lived here for years,
WE WELCOME YOU.
We are ideal for empty nesters or
women who have left the work
place and are looking to get back
to a social life.
We enjoy monthly luncheons, with
a speaker or program of interest,
various interest groups, such as
movies, various board and card
games, food groups, communityvolunteer activities; the list is
virtually endless.
In February, we invited representatives from the Round Rock police
department to our luncheon and
presented them the baked goods

and gift cards as a gesture of thanks

for their dedication and hard work.
This is just one type of a program
you can expect to find at our luncheons. We have a variety of interesting programs each month some offering education and some entertainment.
Many activities take place during the

day, and some activities do include

couples. Visit our website at
www.RRNewNeighbors.org for more
information.
For information on Membership,
please contact Pam Fuchs at 512-4878249, Maureen Cellura 512-5208023 or email RNNPublicity@gmail.com

The Forest Creek Pet Nanny

Loving on your pets while
youre away

Beth Parli
512-592-9429
www.forestcreekpetnanny.com

Announcements, Accomplishments, and Accolades!

Hello Frog Families,

The Board is working hard to ensure we have another fantastic
season. As part of that effort, we are actively working to find
sponsors so that we can continue to offer an awesome program
at a low cost. Sponsorships are a significant part of the teams
income and mostly come from businesses closely networked
with members families.
This is where we need your help.

Who do you know that would be interested in being a part

of a win/win relationship with the FAST Frogs?
Please direct these folks to our website to learn more about our
sponsorship program and if you are comfortable, I would appreciate it if you could provide me with their contact information.
Thanks in advance for your help in making this the best Frog season yet.
Regards, Andy Stoner
A VERY PROUD PINEWOOD DERBY WINNER!

See next page for contact and registration information!

Hello Neighbors. I have two amazing exchange students who will be attending
Cedar Ridge High School this fall who are looking for their permanent host family.
Please contact me for information.
Ammy is from Norway, and here is what her teachers say about her: Ammy is
such a sweetheart! She is so positive and cheerful, always smiling. She is very
warm, caring sweet and tolerant, a trustworthy and reliable girl. She is very family
-oriented and is close to her family .They do many activities together, one of
them is training karate. Ammy also loves sewing, being creative and dancing. She
is very excited to study a year abroad and hopes to get a good and close relationship with her host family. She will be an excellent exchange student. If youve
thought about hosting you might want to grab Ammy!
Emma is from Sweden, with wonderful recommendations from her teachers too.
Heres what she says about her dream year in the USA. I hope to get a new cultural experience and to experience the American lifestyle and the American high
school spirit. I hope to get some new perspectives of life and to give other people my perspectives of life. During my exchange
year I really hope to improve my English as well. After my exchange year I would really love to keep in touch with my host family and my new friends from the USA. I love sports and my family is a very active family that enyoy practice sports. I like to
dance a lot, and in particular zumba. I enjoy to play with my dog and to practice sports together with my friends. During my
exchange year I would love to try golf, and keep being active. I also enjoy listen to music!! I would really like to experience the
everyday American life with barbecues, Halloween, Thanksgiving etc.
Please contact me for more information about hosting one or both of these great girls. bev.thomas@efexchangeyear.org
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Announcements

With all the lost doggies and kitties that we have

in our neighborhood, I thought I would share
something that may be useful.
This is a collar for your dog (cat), that you can personalize
to have your dog's (cat's) name and your phone put on it.
No need for a tag that makes noise or comes off.
The collars come in in a variety of sizes & colors.
You can personalize them any way you want.
Cost on average is $13. Worth every penny! You can
"google" them and find several stores that sell the collars.
Beth Parli
Forest Creek Pet Nanny
www.ForestCreekPetNanny.com

Swim Team Season is Almost Here!

Returning FAST Registration - March 3-23
(Online)
Swim Evaluations - March 28th from 12-4pm
at the RR YMCA
New Swimmer Registration - March 29th
from 12-3pm at the LF Clubhouse
Swimmer evaluations are required for returning tadpoles and pollywogs, as well as
all new swimmers under the age of 12.

Please see visit our website - fastfrogs.net - for more details on registration and to sign up for a swim
evaluation.

YOU TOO CAN MAKE

ANNOUNCEMENTS and/or
SHARE THE MILESTONES,
ACHEIVEMENTS, &
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
OF YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS,
& NEIGHBORS!
LET THEM KNOW JUST HOW
PROUD YOU ARE! Simply
send your submissions to
myenergyangel@aol.com by
the 17th of the month to
guarantee placement in the
following months Edition.
THERE IS NO CHARGE
TO F.C . RESIDENTS
FOR THIS SERVICE!

In January, Forest Creek HOA won the Neighborhood of

the Year (NOTY) award from the city of Round Rock for
our recycled water project. After that, we entered in
the Neighborhood of the Year competition at the national level through the Neighborhoods, USA.
Neighborhoods, USA, is a national non-profit organization set up to create an opportunity for neighborhoods
and cities to share success stories and keep neighborhoods thriving. This sharing of success stories takes
place at their annual conference, scheduled for May.
They also select and award Neighborhood of the Year
recognition for the best neighborhood activity. Forest
Creeks recycled water project was submitted and has
cleared the first hurdle and is now a Finalist for the
national Neighborhood of the Year award competition.
We should know more by the end of the conference on
May 23rd. Even if we dont win the Neighborhood of
the Year, by being a finalist we will still garner national
attention for our neighborhood and continue to reinforce the strong reputation of Forest Creek.
Keith Chandler

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Hearts for Health Natural Food Source is a local food share program
providing easy access to healthy whole foods from local farms.
They Currently offer dairy, eggs, almonds, grass-fed beef and
Poultry. Pick up is right here in Forest Creek. Make this year the
year you start your family on the path to cleaner eating and enjoy
the discounts of bulk purchasing! To find out more, contact
Kristen at kristenfiles@hotmail.com or join the facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/h4hfoodsource.
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BUY LOCAL

ROUND ROCK
FARMERS MARKET
Year Round , Rain or Shine!
Saturday mornings from 9am - noon ,
in the Scott & White Hospital Parking
Lot at the corner of Oakmont & Univ.
behind the Round Rock Outlet Mall and IKEA.
For more information feel free to contact

CEDAR PARK FARMERS MARKET

EVERY SATURDAY FROM 9AM-1PM,
RAIN OR SHINE.
North Austin's only YEAR ROUND, all Texas
products, Farmers Market! Providing local
area farmers and ranchers a direct sales opportunity to our local community. 50+ vendors
Fresh vegetables, fruit, nuts, meats, dairy,
seafood, eggs, citrus, bakery items, coffee, teas,
tamales, breakfast tacos, Napalese, Indian
foods, soups, olive oil, granola, hummus, pies,
charcuterie, spices and more!
LOCATED AT LAKELINE MALL, IN THE PARKING LOT BEHIND SEARS AND DILLARD'S AT THE
CORNER OF 183N AND 620 in the northern area
of Austin TX. Local food and music. Half the
vendors are producers, the other half is
comprised of artisans and prepared food
vendors. Sampling, chef demos,
live local music. Come visit, it's an event !

Greg Coley, Round Rock Market Manager,

(512) 215-4193 or,
ley@thevegetablecart.com
GEORGETOWN SUN CITY
FARMER'S MARKET
THURSDAYS 9 A.M. - NOON,

YEAR ROUND

EXTRA, EXTRA read all about it

GEORGETOWN Thursday market HAS MOVED,
formerly in San Gabriel Park. The new location is
in the Georgetown Church of Christ parking lot
at the corner of DB Woods and Hwy 29. The
physical address is 1525 W. University Ave.
Fresh produce, free range eggs, pasture raised
beef, cheese, nuts, canned goods, artisan
breads & edible and ornamental plants.

PFLUGERVILLE PFARMER'S MARKET

Tuesdays: 3 p.m.- 7 pm. MAYOCT.
The mission of the Pflugerville Pfarmers Market
is to bring fresh, locally grown and prepared
foods to the Pflugerville community. Vendors sell
locally grown produce including tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, squash, okra, garlic, melons,
peaches and grapes; artisan baked goods; honey;
flowers; eggs; free-range meats; jarred salsas,
pickles and jams; fruits and plants.
Cash is preferred. Credit card purchases depend
on the vendor's capability. Some of the vendors
are now accepting WIC vouchers.
Location:
The Green Red Barn - Heritage Park
901 Old Austin-Hutto Road.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

S h o u l d w e
e a t m o r e
f r u i t s a n d
v e g e t a b l e s ?

every American ate an average

of 100.42 pounds of fresh fruit.
In 2007, the number was 100.21
pounds.

Yes! According to U.S. Department of Agriculture data, Americans have been eating roughly
the same quantities of fruits and
vegetables for some years (ERS
2010). For instance, in 1997,

This flat trend worries nutritionists, who recommend that

adults and children consume at
least two servings of fruits and
three servings of vegetables
daily (CDC 2009). The federal
Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention reports that this advice is routinely ignored: less

than a third of adults meet the
current guidelines. Even more
troubling, only one in three high
school students eats enough
fruit, and less than one in five
eats the recommended amount
of vegetables (CDC 2009a).
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The health benefits of a diet
rich in fruits and vegetables
outweigh the risks of pesticide
exposure. Eating conventionally grown produce is far better
than skipping fruits and vegetables. And with EWGs Shoppers Guide, consumers dont
have to choose between pesticides and healthy diets. Make
sure to choose organic when
buying any of the produce on
the Dirty Dozen list and you
will avoid a great percentage
of damaging toxins
http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/
faq.php#question_8
For more info

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The Real Estate Section

Forest Creek Properties for sale
Address

Year

Sqft

Salesprice

2262 Shark LOOP

1999

2557

$269,500

3948 Lord Byron CIR

2005

3000

$315,000

1259 Red Bud LN

2015

2356

$339,900

2524 Crenshaw DR

1998

3092

$345,000

2017 Golden Bear DR

1999

3936

$359,900

3741 Royal Port Rush DR

1996

3217

$369,899

1249 Red Bud LN

2014

2594

$375,900

2011 Golden Bear DR

1998

3195

$379,500

1251 Red Bud LN

2014

2671

$381,900

1024 Long CV

1994

2782

$389,000

1253 Red Bud LN

2014

3359

$469,900

3238 Bay Hill LN

2004

5145

$725,000

3731 Harvey Penick DR

2002

3990

$275,000

3812 Forest Creek DR

1998

3524

$409,500

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Market Analysis Report

Search Criteria: Between 1/1/2014 3/2/2015

HIGH Active For Sale $725,000

LOW - Active For Sale $269,500
AVERAGE - Active For Sale $386,064
Prepared by: Shaista Salahuddin of Keller Williams Realty. Information Deemed Reliable But
Not Guaranteed. Buyer/Seller Must Verify. Data used from Multiple Listing service. .

Forest Creek Real Estate Inventory report

Search Criteria: Between 1/1/2014 12/ 2//2015

AVERAGE Days on the market is 77 days

14 ACTIVE properties 5 PENDING properties 4 Sold properties

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Each office is independently owned and operated

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The Real Estate Section .continued

6 Home Buying
Hoaxes and
Predators to
Avoid
Scammers could be lurking as
you go about pursuing your
home search or sale. Victims of
real estate scams can rob you of
your property, steal your
money, lead to bankruptcy and
damaged credit reports, and require substantial attorney fees
to sort out the legal mess.
Be cautious and stay informed
as you conduct your real estate

transactions. Review some examples of predatory and

fraudulent practices such as
predatory lending, foreclosure
rescue schemes, property misrepresentation, fraudulent
loans, and unscrupulous buyers.
Here are six of the more common home buying hoaxes and
predators to avoid.

Predatory Lending
Predatory lending covers a
broad range of schemes that
typically ensnare unsophisticated, financially strapped, or
older buyers. A perpetrator can

be a door-to-door sales person

or a telemarketer who promises
no-money-down loans or loans
that dont require credit checks.
And to further complicate
things, what theyre doing may
not necessarily be illegal.
It all starts with the signing of
paperwork that subjects the
borrower to exorbitant fees and
interest, saddling them with
payments they had not anticipated and are unable to meet.
Some suspicious signs that may
indicate a predatory loan:
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.The loan is higher than the
value of a home.
You are required to buy credit
insurance. (This is optional in
legitimate loans.)
Unexpected costs at settlement
were not explained to you.
You have a balloon loan where
after a series of low payments,
you are required to pay a large
lump sum that would require
you to obtain another loan to finance the lump sum.
You are encouraged to include
false information.
The loan agreement includes
blank lines.
The lender alters the loan.

Foreclosure Rescue
Preying on homeowners who are
behind on their mortgage payments and fearful of foreclosure,
this scammer assures you that
they can help you can avert a
foreclosure. Youre asked to pay
upfront fees and not to contact
your lender.
One scenario goes like this.
Youre asked to sign a temporary title transfer so you can stay
in your home by paying rent to
the rescue company. What often
happens is that once the company obtains the title, they pay
you an amount lower than you
could have received had you
sold the home on the market
plus, youre still on the hook for

the original mortgage payments.

Equity skimming
Equity skimming occurs when a
buyer convinces a seller to re-list
their home for an inflated
amount so that they (the buyer)
can obtain a larger mortgage
from their bank. What often hap-

pens in these situations is that

the buyer will take out the larger
mortgage, pay the seller the
original asking price, and then
disappear with the remainder of
the mortgage payment. The
typical end result is that the
house goes into foreclosure.
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Reposition Pot Lids

Due to their awkwardly shaped
handles, lids can commandeer a
cabinet. Get them out of the way
by outfitting a drawer with a tension rod that holds them vertically
in place.
See more at the Complete Guide
to Imperfect Homemaking

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Hidden Mini Jars

Bitty bottles have a way of getting lost in a pack of
spices. Elevate them on a tension rod, so you're never
digging for the cinnamon again.
See more at Joyful Homemaking

Get plastic wrap and aluminum foil out

of the way by stowing them in a wellhidden magazine file.

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Disorganized Cookie
Sheets

Using short tension

rods to hold them
upright, Place smaller
groups of sheet pans
on their sides so
they're easier to grab
when the cookiebaking mood strikes.

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Fake Buyers
If youre attempting to sell
your home on your own
without an agent, look out
for people posing as buyers.
Heres how it can play out.
You get a call from someone claiming to live outside
the country. They tell you
they are moving to the U.S.
and want to buy your home
and will pay cash. Next,
they tell you they need your
bank information in order
to wire your bank the cash.
There is no cash. They have
no intention of buying your
home. They wanted access
to your bank information to
try to take money out of
your account, not put
money into it.
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Another example using the lure
of cash is the bait and switch
buyer. A cash buyer offers you
an attractive verbal offer and
awaits your verbal acceptance.
When it comes time to sign the
written contract, its different
from what you and the buyer
verbally agreed to sometimes
unrecognizable from the verbal
agreement. The buyer is hoping
you wont read the contract carefully and discover those
changes.

your open house and know details about your home and situation. The ruse goes like this.
This person claims to be an
agent representing an interested
buyer. They try to negotiate a
price with you. You tell them
youre interested. They then tell
you theres a commission. If you
refuse to pay the commission
they threaten to sue, claiming
theyre entitled to a finders fee,
since they introduced you to a
buyer. Why is this bogus? Sellers are under no obligation to
pay a finders fee.

making an attractive offer. Keep

a level head, dont act rashly,
and do your homework. Here are
some additional tips:
Consult a recognized professional real estate agent with experience and a track record.
Do your research. The internet
and search engines have made
this so much easier.
Consult the real estate commission and district attorney consumer fraud department if something sounds too good to be true
or seems fishy.
Get everything in writing.

Phony Agents

Dont Rush It

Open houses are great for marketing your home. But you cant
always trust people are who they
say they areeven if they attend

Emotions can run high in real

estate transactions, and youre
not always thinking clearly when
you think youve found a buyer

Read carefully.
Ask questions when you dont
understand what youre reading
or what someone is telling you.

Bait and Switch Buyers

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March To
Do List
Mow lawn to help eliminate
weeds. Keep weeds cut back to
prevent flowering and reseeding. Fill bare patches sod.
Apply lawn food after three
mowings. At this time the grass
will be actively growing and it is
a good time to apply Milorganite, LadyBug 8-2-4, Micro Life
or other lawn fertilizer.
Prune or plant roses. Now is

the time to begin applying rose

food on a monthly basis. Use
Rose Glo, an organic fertilizer
we keep in stock.
Plant tomatoes by the middle
of the month for a spring harvest. Plant peppers, okra, cucumbers, eggplant, climbing
spinach and more. Use Cottonseed Meal or a liquid organic
fertilizer like Johns Recipe by
Ladybug for an abundant and
healthy harvest.

Start seeds or set out plants for

spring flowers and herbs. Plant
now and get established before
heat sets in. Good herbs to plant
include basil, dill, chives, cilantro, fennel, oregano, mint and
parsley. (Come on in and see our
wide selection). Use a dilute solution of Johns Recipe to improve vigor.
Plant fruit trees, shade trees,
and ornamental trees. Be sure
to apply mulch around the root
zone to keep moist and avoid
weeds. Make sure trees are watered regularly during first few
years of growth, while tree is
getting established. Add mycrorhizae to planting hole to
also aid establishment of the
tree. Use Super Thrive or Root
Stimulator every few weeks for
the first three months after
planting.
Plant shrubs such as roses
and azaleas. Use Super Thrive
or Bio Tone every two weeks
for the first few months after
planting.
Feed Hibiscus, Bougainvillea,
Plumeria, with Nutri Star.
This will help plants to put out
new lush growth and plenty of
blooms.
Prune trees and shrubs while
dormant. If you need assistance with the proper way to
prune your crepe myrtles, let us
know~!!! Dont butcher the
poor things. Prune springflowering shrubs such as azaleas, spireas, and redbuds after
theyve bloomed. Feed with
Espoma, LadyBug or Microlife, once after they bloom and
then again in June.
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begonias and more!

Apply dormant oil to smother

insects before they become a
problem. Apply to hollies, magnolias, and camellias for scale.
Release Lady Bugs to control
insects like aphids and whitefly.

Plant Sun Perennials Shasta

daisy, rudbeckia, gaillardia, verbena, coreopsis, lantana, perennial salvias, bee balm, porterweed, mist flower, jatropha,
skullcap are some of the many
we offer.

In mid-March, move houseplants outside into shade and

repot if necessary. Feed with
Nutri Star or a liquid organic
fertilizer like Johns Recipe by
Ladybug.
Plant color annuals such as
marigolds, petunias, osteospermum, perilla, coleus, forgetme-nots, dusty millers, annual
phlox, geraniums, impatiens,

Plant colorful Shade Perennials like columbine , shrimp

plant, Persian shield, leopard
plant, cat whiskers, ruellias,
turks cap, sweet potato vine,
creeping jenny, and many more!
Spread a fresh layer of mulch
around trees, shrubs, and beds to
protect roots, retain moisture,
and prevent weeds.
Put out hummingbird feeders.
We are expecting our first sighting any day now! To keep birds
at your feeder, maintain a fresh
nectar supply, and empty and
wash the feeder each time you
refill. Hummingbirds remember
where they find a reliable food
source so if your yard is one of
them, theyll often return year

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1) FOREST CREEK FRIENDS

5) FOREST CREEK EVENTS

The most popular and one of

PLANNING COMMITTEE

the friendliest, this page has

A great place to keep track of

over 500 members, all whom

current neighborhood events or

There are several social Media

are residents of Forest Creek.

make comments or suggestions

groups hosted by F.C. Residents,

This is the page to join if you

about past or upcoming events.

some exclusive to F.C. residents

join no other!

6)FOREST CREEK ROUND ROCK

that are available to discuss

2) FOREST CREEK

Often mistaken for our official

Forest Creek topics, issues or

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Forest Creek FaceBook page, it

3) FOREST CREEK SELLS

is Not as we have no official

this site is not exclusive to only

Facebook page, just our

Forest Creek residents, but also

website, forestcreekhoa.org

includes folks from neighboring

7) FOREST CREEK BUSINESS

communities and is a great

ASSOCIATION

resource for buying and selling

A forum for small businesses in

among neighbors.

Forest Creek and nearby to

care for Face Book.You can

4) FOREST CREEK

network and share resources.

register @ http://

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

NONE OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA

groups.yahoo.com/group/

Sign up for this one to keep

SITES ARE ENDORSED BY THE

forestcreekroundrock/ to read

current on any notices

F.C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR

current and past posts.

concerning Neighborhood

THE F.C.H.O.A. AND SHOULD

watch

NOT BE CONSTRUED AS SUCH!

FOREST CREEK
SOCIAL MEDIA

concerns. They are often used

for Lost/Found items & pets and
also by folks looking for
feedback and/or referrals of
local goods and services. The
Yahoo group is almost defunct
and no longer moderated but
still used by some who dont

The Face book pages are:

The Events Planning

Committee
The Events Planning Committee (EPC) provides community activities year round
including an Easter Egg Hunt,
Movies in the Park, Back to
School Splash and Community BBQ, Adult Socials, Fall Fest, Christmas-time hay rides and
lighting contest and always welcomes new
members! There are no membership fees or
special requirements to join and you dont have
to come to every meeting or help with every

event! You will meet some

wonderful people with varied interests and help to
Plan and execute the various
activities throughout the
year. The committee
generally meets on the 1st
Wednesday of each month
and its members, who can, take turn hosting.
Half of the members bring a bottle of wine and
the other half an appetizer to share so the
meetings are fun and relaxing as well as productive! For more info contact Leslie Sterzinger at
lsterzinger@gmail.com
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BUSINESS PAGES..

Psst! I've got a secret!

Remember those Just Because tutus that will be
auctioned at the Round Rock Public Library FundRaiser on Saturday? The set on display is not the
only one! I'm not going to spoil the surprise but

at 7pm, at the RR Public Library.

Please attend this FUNdraiser, who
doesn't appreciate the public library?!
Lisa Peart

let's just say there will be another set...that might

include tied tutus...that might look like ladybugs! ;) (Other businesses have items that will be
auctioned that are not currently on display, too.)
Here are more details about the event:

It's a chocolate extravaganza with both a

silent and live auction. A $15 ticket will
get you in the door and as much chocolate
as you can eat, including chocolate fountain delights! It's on Saturday, March 21st,
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Since I did not receive
any Business spotlights
from local businesses
this month, I am
featuring a small
business I found online
that makes non-toxic
nail polish for children! These
are perfect for Easter Baskets!

My name is Melanie Hurley,

founder of Piggy Paint. I am a
stay-at-home mom with two
very fancy little girls, ages 4 and
6, who love to have their
fingernails painted. Ive always
hated the thought of my kiddos
putting their hands in their
mouths after I painted their nails
with traditional kid polishes. Not
only did the ingestion of the
chemicals worry me, but the
smell nearly left me light-headed
after painting two sets of
fingernails and toenails.
One day while we were painting
nails over a foam plate, my
daughter dropped a glob of her
solvent-based polish onto the
plate. Shortly after, the paint

began to bubble and ate

through the plate. I looked in
dismay at the hole in the plate
and decided to test all of her
other kid polishes on the
foam. Within minutes, ALL of
the solvent-based polishes began
to bubble and eventually left big
holes in the plate (Click to see
plate). From that day on, I
decided that any flammable
substance that could eat through
foam was unacceptable for my
childrens fingernails, which
would inevitably end up in their
mouths.
My quest was on, and Piggy
Paint was born. As you may
have guessed, our polish is NOT
flammable and sits beautifully
on the unaffected foam. We
hope you enjoy this water-based
polish that is specially
formulated of natural
ingredients. Finally, a kidfriendly polish without the
accompanying drawbacks of
traditional polishes. It is free of
formaldehyde, toluene,

phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl

acetate and acetone... and made
in the USA!
From my heart to yours, I hope
Piggy Paint takes the worry
out of painting your nails and
puts the fun back into this
enjoyable activity you can share
with your daughter and other
precious girls in your life.
To purchase Piigy Paint
products go to:
http://www.abesmarket.com/
store/piggypaint
While you are there check out
Karma Naturals for women's
non-toxic polishes and remover!

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BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS
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ALL RATES ARE YEARLY AND PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. All AD COPY MUST BE PRESET AND SENT AS A

PDF OR JPEG FILE. AD COPY MAY BE CHANGED EVERY MONTH BUT, ALL CHANGES MUST BE RECEIVED
BY THE 17th OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF PUBLICATION .

Please contact the Editor at

myenergyangel@aol.com for more information!

*Become an Event Sponsor and get a FREE Listing in the upcoming Business Directory! Call
Angel @ 508-922-1306 for more info.

BUY LOCAL & SUPPORT OUR

NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR
BUSINESS SPONSORS!
All proceeds from Ads and Sponsorships are used towards, enhancing existing
and adding new, Forest Creek HOA events. Every month we try to highlight one
or more of our neighborhood businesses to promote inter-community commerce.
If you are a FC resident with a business and would like to participate please
contact the Editor at ....myenergyangel@aol.com or Call 508-922-1306
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TEENAGE JOB SEEKER SPOTLIGHTS

Dayal Raj is a pre-med student offering private tutoring to students of
all ages in the Round Rock area. He graduated
from Westwood high school with full honors and
is also a graduate of Westwoods IB program.
Dayal is a National Merit Scholar semi-finalist
and a member of MENSA.
Dayal can teach any subject as well as provide
test-prep for skill-specific tests like the SAT. He
has been tutoring for nearly two years and has
received positive feedback from all of his students as well as their parents.
My name is Meagan George, I am 14
years old I am a freshman at gateway college
prep I have lived in the forest creek area for 5
years. I love to play volleyball, bake and hang
out with my friends. I am certified by the Red
Cross in CPR, First aid and babysitting. I have
taken care babies as young 4 months and kids
as old as 10. I know how to hold, feed and
burp infants, I will play games with your
toddler and help your child with homework.
MY HOUSE OR YOURS.
I can also dog sit and/ or house sit.

As a tutor, he is very detail oriented and goalfocused but flexible as well. Dayal follows a methodical approach to tutoring using a combination of diagnostics and evaluations to maximize
on your students learning potential.
Contact Dayal: Phone - 512 826 3566

I have 2 dogs myself One of my

dogs is a Labrador retriever and the
other is a Chihuahua so I have experience with small or large dogs.
References upon request
So if youre going on vacation or
just going looking for a date night
Im your sitter for all. Looking
forward to meeting you.
-Meagan George
CALL: (512) 386-1990

THE AWESOME ELSAAAAAAA

from Arendal
Celebrate your birthdays with Elsa
from Arendal! Contact Henriette
Odegaard at 512-960-0062 or at
Henriette.odegaard@hotmail.com
to check her availability and pricing.
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TEENAGE JOB SEEKER SPOTLIGHTS

Photo by gblair photography

Nicholas Winckel
is a 16 year old
member of the
Cedar Ridge
Marching Band
who is looking
to work odd jobs
in the area. He
needs to earn
money so he can audition for the DCI - Crossmen

Beginner Guitar lessons

Im offering beginner guitar lessons to
those ages 6-10 years old. My curriculum teaches students all the basics that are the foundation of any
style of music that interests you. This
will give you the building blocks to
begin your musical career. Students
will walk away with basic knowledge of the guitar
and how to play with a showcase at the end of
each session to show what theyve learned. Lessons are done in my home for $40 month, one 30
minute lesson per week and will do lessons in your
home for an add. nominal fee.

Private Dance Lessons

I am a senior at Cedar Ridge, the local High
school, and I have been a member of the Cedar
Ridge Royalty dance team for 3 years now. I have
also had studio dance experience for 14 years in
jazz, modern/contemporary, tap, lyrical, ballet,
and hip-hop.
My students currently consist of aspiring performers who attend Ridgeview Middle School,
and Cedar Ridge High School as Freshmen.
I am offering private lessons for $20 an hour or
$30 for an hour and a half for dancers between
5th and 9th grade. I teach classes in Technique,

Drum and Bugle Corp., which is a

professional level competition
marching band. This is a project that
he is working towards for the summer of 2013 &
2014. If you have any odd jobs that he can work
after school or on weekends, please contact him
at unleashedrules@gmail.com. You can also copy
his mom at laurie.winckel@gmail.com.

I an 9h grader at Cedar Ridge and have

been playing guitar for the last eight
years. I am lead vocalist and bass player
in my own band that has been together
for 3 years and am pursuing my own solo
project, performing around Round Rock
and Austin for the last 3 years. I have
been writing music and performing both
guitar and singing since I was 9. Music is
my life and I love the opportunity to share this
with younger kids and encourage them to pursue
their dreams.
Please feel free to contact me if interested at:
carsondicksoncd@gmail.com
Drill Team Preparation, Jazz,
Modern, and Lyrical. My
classes are typically an hour
or an hour and a half long,
however, private lessons of
any length are welcome.
The lessons I give are in my
personal studio that I have
in the garage at my house. I
have a full mirror, and an
air conditioning unit as well
for when the weather is unfavorable.
If interested, please contact Lauren Tidman at
(512)810-8819
or by email at lauren.tidman@ymail.com
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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS

Name
Micaela Phillips

Age
17

Baby
Sit

Pet
Sit

X
X

House
Sit

Yard
Work

Phone
909-8683.

Analise Flatt

13

Ryan Phillips

18

Marissa Phillips

13

Kennedy Rolston+

15

Sarah Reeve#+

14

Josh Potter

13

Audrey M

12

Jaclyn Guyette#

17

423-5878

Veronica Remmert#

15

246-0859

12

X
X

Gloria Remmert#

X
X

Mary Clyde

13

248-9781

Shelby Rogers *

16

966-4108

Alana Leal*

16

246-9105

Brynn McFarlen,
Tyanna Thompson*

12

16

Trey Taylor

16

Tristen Taylor

12

Kyle Randle

13

Hannah Sugden#
Madison Fulp#

14
16

X
X

X
X

255-6453
704-6552

Kylie Fulp

13

704-6552

Emily Engstrom

14

310-0031

Jessica Singer#

14

218-9631

Elisabeth Worthen *+#

15

Hannah Odom*+#

13

750-1857
970-6199

Mackinsey Sanders
Ashley Rowe
Logan Wright

15

289-9969

14
17

X
X

X
X

X
X

788-1513
258-0825

Robyn Lawrence

13

246-7843

Hailey Henderson

13

341-8552

Alexa Cordeiro*+

16

Nicholas Houser
Abigail Houser

16
14

X
X

X
X

Meagan George *+#

14

*CPR Training

218-9308

X
X

905-0435.

785-9710

X
X

238-8191

828-6793
X

+ First Aid Training

319-610-2310
238-1365

246-0859

214-886-6441
632-7450

923-8239

921-6375

944-7420

535-1340
388-3286
388-3286

386-1990

# Red Cross babysitting Cert.

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Park Quality Swing-Set For Sale

Our kids have outgrown our next-to new
Lifetime Playset so we are looking to
find it a good new home.
The set includes a 9 wavy slide, 2
swings, Trapeze bar, Cargo Net Ladder,
3D Climbing wall, under deck propeller
swing, Ships wheel, chalk board, binoculars and more.
The set was $1400 new three years ago,
and we are asking $500, if you would
like more information give us a call at
512-386-1990

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Cedar Park and

Pflugerville, and
this month
weve included
some of the best
in each area. Make sure

FREE!) so you wont miss

you visit my website at

any of the other great events

http://hulafrog.com/

happening. Resolve to get

Spring is right around the

round-rock-georgetown-tx/

out and try something new

corner, and with the warmer

signup/ to subscribe (its

this month!

weather your kids are ready

to get out of the house! If you

Millicent Bell

are looking for activities to

Publisher, Hulafrog Round

keep your family busy, weve

Rock-Georgetown

got you covered! Our site has

millicent.bell@hulafrog.com

a full calendar of events in

Continued on next page.

Round Rock, Georgetown,

Takotas Ponies Ranch

childrensponyrides.com
We offer pony and horse parties at your location or at our
party house on location!
Trackless train for all types of events.
Summer, Day, and Horsemanship Camps for children and teens ages 6 to 18.
Western horseback riding lessons for all ages, even adults!
Horse training, On-site Play dates, and Advanced Off-site trail rides.
At Takotas Ponies Ranch our passion is to bring the love of horses to those
of all ages! To us, if a child or adult gets to experience the chance of riding
and caring for a horse or pony for even just a short amount of time it gives
them a great sense of self-worth!

Come and spend the day, week, or just a few hours with us and experience fun
and excitement to last a lifetime!
Lynn Garcia Owner/Teacher
Tracey Rhodes Trainer/Teacher

901 Indian Springs Rd. GT, TX 78633

(512) 801-9964
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Mad Science at Round Rock Public Library

The Round Rock Public Library welcomes Mad Science of Austin
for an interactive science show during Spring Break. Grades K-5
are welcome for zany science fun.
Date & Time: 3/18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cost: Free
Raider Paint Run & Raiderfest at Old Settlers Park
The Raider Paint Run is an un-timed run with color zones and a
color celebration at the end. All participants will start with their
white Raider Paint Run shirt and finish plastered in color.
The run is more about having fun than running fast, so grab
your friends and family and join in the fun. Stick around after
the run for the Raiderfest with food, live bands, and bbq.
Date & Time: 3/28, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: Cost is $20 for early registration and includes a t-shirt
and colored powder for the celebration. Regular registration
is $25 after March 16, and $30 on race day.

Tea & Fun with Cinderella at Kaleidoscope Toys

Enjoy enchanting fun with pictures with Cinderella,
a craft, tea, snacks & goodies to take home!
Wear your royal finery! Ages 3-8
Dates & Times: 3/29, 11:00am or 12:30pm
(must register in advance online)
Cost: $15 per child

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Safari Champ

Private party includes egg hunt, free pancakes,
visit from the Easter Bunny.
Date & Time: 4/4, 9:00am - 11:00am
must register in advance via phone)
Cost: $10 per child 2 years and above. $5 per child 12-23 months.

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PARENTS PAGES
A wee bit of
WIT and WISDOM!

38

Five Wholes

some Snacks for Families On-the-Go

The mere
sight of this
jar will cure
even the
most acute
case of
boredom!

THE FOREST CREEK

YOUNG EXPLORERS
Where Everyday is an Adventure and
Every Child A Treasure!!
THE ONLY LICENSED, PRIVATE, INHOME PRE-K IN FOREST CREEK!
ORGANIC MEALS, SNACKS & ALL ART
SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN ONE LOW PRICE!

Highly rated by Children and Parents

alike! Years of references available!
Ages 2.9 and up. 508-922-1306
We are currently full, call soon to reserve a
space in our 2015 fall class!

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SCHOOL NEWS
Any Volunteer Opportunities can be found online at
PTAvenue.com Login: FCEPTA
You must go through the Volunteer Application Process online at: https://hrsapp.roundrockisd.org/appentry/

FOREST CREEK ELEMENTARY

www.forestcreek.roundrockisd.org

IMPORTANT DATES

March 16-20
Spring BreakNo
School

March 23, 24
TELPAS testing for ESL
students

March 26
2nd grade field trip to
Austin Zoo
This young cowhand takes his

March 27
Spring Carnival, 5-9pm

do-si-do very seriously!

More photos on the next page!

March 30
STAAR testing for 4th
Grade

March 31
STAAR testing for 4th
and 5th grades

April 2

Hygiene and Maturation

Talk for 4th and 5th
Grades

April 3
Spring HolidayNo
School

Post your
school news and
upcoming events Free of charge
in The Caddie Online!
Send your
submissions by
the 21st of the current month
to : myenergyangel@aol.com to
guarantee inclusion in the
following months edition!
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FOREST CREEK
ELEMENTARYS
LITTLE LADS AND
LASSIES, KICK UP
THEIR HEELS
AT THE ANNUAL
HOEDOWN FOR
K-SECOND
GRADES!

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THE PROJECT GRADUATION COMMITTEE IS

SEARCHING FOR VENDORS
for two fundraising events
to benefit the Cedar
Ridge High School 2015
Project Graduation.
Raiderfest will be held on Saturday, March 28th at the Lakeview
Pavilion in Old Settlers Park in
Round Rock. It will include a family
5K paint run, BBQ Cookout, two
live bands, childrens activities including fishing at the lake, bounce
houses and face painting. You can
find more information here:
http://
www.crhsprojectgraduation.org/
raiderfest.html
Mardi Gras at the Ridge - Prom &
Spring Fashion show will be held
on Saturday, April 18th in the
Cedar Ridge High School Cafeteria.
It will include a Silent Auction,
featuring Tyson Fundraising, LLC,
Vendor Market, Concessions and
local entertainment. The 2014
Fashion Show was a very successful event and we anticipate this
years to be just as successful or
better! One change will be the
location of the vendors. They will
be set up in the cafeteria instead
of the entry hall. You can find
more information here: http://
www.crhsprojectgraduation.org/
fashion-show.html
We are offering a $10 booth discount if you participate in both
events. If neither event fits your
schedule, would you consider
making a monetary donation or

provide a gift certificate or merchandise for the Silent Auction?

We would greatly appreciate your
support at any level. CRHS Project
Graduation is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization. Please visit our
website for more information
about other events and sponsorship. http://
www.crhsprojectgraduation.org/

In order to prevent duplicate vendors representing the same direct

sales company, i.e. Mary Kay, Tupperware, Avon, etc., the application with the earliest postmark will
be accepted. Please let me know if
you have any questions. Thank you
for any support you can provide.

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Round Rock ISD has launched the

Anonymous Alerts program at its
middle and high school campuses in
an effort to empower students to report
bullying, threats, weapons and drugrelated activity at school.
All reports are completely anonymous and will
be sent directly to school officials. Students
have the option to reveal their identity during the
process to have a person-to-person discussion.
Students can access the service using the
Anonymous Alerts app, which can be found
in the Apple App Store and Google Play, or at
anonymousalerts.org/roundrockisd. A two-way

text message between the student and school

official can be accessed within the app to have
a private, encrypted conversation.
To submit a report, the student must select a
school building and a person to contact, then
select the incident and explain what happened.
Students also have the option to add a photo or
screenshot to the incident report.
Message topics may include bullying, cyberbullying, family difficulties, self-harm, cutting,
drug and alcohol abuse, student depression,
harassment, weapon-related issues or abnormal
student behavior. Anonymous Alerts is not a
24-hour crisis hotline and will only be monitored
during school days and school hours.

Round Rock ISD is now hiring college students to work as tutors

for the Advancement Via Individual Determination, AVID, program.

Tutors will earn $12 per hour and can work between one and
five hours per session for AVID programs at Round Rock,
McNeil, Stony Point, Cedar Ridge and Westwood high schools.
All tutors are able to create their own schedule.

Qualified tutors should care about making a difference in the

lives of their students and work to prepare RRISD AVID students for future college success. Tutors will work alongside
teachers and students while serving as guides and facilitators of
students learning through questioning, writing, thinking and discussing the material.

Students in the AVID program are hardworking and dedicated

to creating a successful life for themselves, said John Weishaar, RRISD AVID coordinator. Collegiate tutors have the opportunity to not only help with academics, but also serve as
mentors and inspiration for students as they prepare for postsecondary life.

Hired tutors must attend a six hour AVID training to learn

the tutorial process before beginning the position. For
more information and to apply, please contact Weishaar
at (512) 464-5108.

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Forest Creek Neighborhood Watch News

Forest Creeks
First Annual
Neighborhood
Watch SNOW DAY
Event was AMAZING!
Hundreds of
neighbors, big and
small, flocked to the
park to join in the fun
and festivities!
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The weather was

perfect for a Texas
Style snow fall and
as luck would have it,
Elsa just happened
to be visiting from
Norway as an exchange student right
here in Forest Creek
and volunteered to
grace us with her
presence!
Thank You So Much
Elsa! We Love You!

KUDOS TO THE FOREST CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD

WATCH COMMITTEE, RRPD, JOE BREHM, COMMUNITY LIAISON FOR THE CITY , HOME DEPOT, THE
FOREST CREEK YOUNG EXPLORERS, MATHNASIUM,
BEVERLY THOMAS OF THE EF STUDENT EXCHANGE
PROGRAM, JOHNSONS REMODELING, ORGANICS,
HEARTS FOR HEALTH, VOCAL EDGE & JUST BECAUSE
FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE!
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As Always
Thank you to
all of our Rozvi
Volunteers &
Josh Potter because without
them we
would not be
able to do
events this
size!

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Snow ball fights in the Bounce House, Fun with Friends and Frozen treats were some of the highlights of the day! We made $171.50 from Kona Ice sales for Mission U-Too!
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PROUD AND DASHING DADDIES..

AND THEIR GORGEOUS GIRLIES.

Not sure who had more fun at the Father Daughter Dance at the Fellowship!
Bella & Matt Parli

..DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!

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FOREST CREEK WAS WELL REPRESENTED AT THE 2015 HEART TO HEART GALA!
Money raised from this year's event will not only help with overhead expenses at the
clinic next year, but will help with the building expansion program. A Heartfelt Thanks
goes out to all who made this event possible and all those who attended!

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