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Copyright © 2009 Peel, Inc. Sonoma Homeowner's Association Newsletter - February 2009 �

The Grapevine

February 2009, Volume 3, Issue 2 Official Publication of Sonoma Homeowners Association

TheGrapevineTheGrapevineNew Email Blasts for Sonoma ResidentsThe HOA has upgraded its email news blasts with the

addition of two new email services. The Grapevine E-News will supplement this newsletter with news and events from the neighborhood. The online version will also include a quick link to the Sonoma web site which features architectural improvement applications, pool party request forms and other important Sonoma documents. Email links to Board members and the neighborhoods’ Property Manager are also included.

In addition to The Grapevine E-News, the HOA will also be sending out Sonoma E-News Updates. These emails will contain up to the minute news such as Board meeting reminders and changes, social event schedules, neighborhood watch news and pool updates.

The HOA hopes that through these additional forms of communication residents will be more in tune with the news and events that impact our neighborhood.

If you are not currently receiving the email blasts you can request to have your name added by emailing Amy Smith at [email protected].

Sonoma Board Appoints New DirectorThe Sonoma HOA Board of Directors has appointed Alexander

Valley Cove resident Ginette Brady to fill the vacant Director’s position on the Board. Ginette will fulfill the remaining term of the position which expires at the next Annual Meeting this August.

Ginette has been a resident of Sonoma for five years and a regular contributor to the HOA Board’s regular meetings. She has worked as a paralegal in Austin for the past 12 years.

In applying to the Board for the position Ginette stated “I have a particular interest in participating in the HOA in order to help my fellow homeowners maintain a safe, beautiful, and friendly community life in Sonoma.”

Ginette can be reached via email at [email protected].

Sonoma Celebrates the SeasonDozens of Sonoma families filled the Barefoot Park on

Saturday, December 13th to celebrate the holiday season. The children enjoyed holiday cookie making, crafts and, of course, a visit by Santa Clause himself.

After the event, several residents dispersed throughout the neighborhood and tied red ribbons and bows on over 50 stone pillars.

The HOA Board of Directors would like to thank all those who volunteered for this event. Without them it wouldn’t have been possible. Keep an eye on this newsletter for upcoming Sonoma Social Committee events.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAMWhat 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

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Emergency ............................................................................. 911Fire Department .......................................................... 218-5590Poison Control ..................................................... 800-764-7661 Police Department .......................................................218-5500Round Rock Hospital .................................................. 341-1000Williamson County Sheriff’s Department ................ 246-1155 Post Office- 2250 Double Creek Road .................. 800-275-8777 Blackland Praire Elementry School ...........................424-8600 http://schools.roundrockisd.org/bkldprairie/Ridgeview Middle School ............................................424-8400 http://schools.roundrockisd.org/ridgeview/Stony Point High School ..............................................428-7000 http://schools.roundrockisd.org/stonypoint/City of Round Rock Website .. http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/

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Management Company

Committees

Sonoma Board of Directors Ever feel like you are missing information?Or feel like you are out of the loop?

SIGN uP FOR THE EMAIl BlAST!Its easy, email [email protected] with the

subject line of “add me to the blast”.

WEBMASTERS we need your help! If you would be interested in volunteering your time

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Advertising Information Please support the businesses that advertise in The Grapevine.

Their advertising dollars make it possible for all Sonoma residents to receive the monthly newsletter at no charge. No homeowners association funds are used to produce or mail the newsletters. If you would like to support the newsletter by advertising, please contact our sales office at 512-263-9181 or [email protected]. The advertising deadline is the 10th of each month for the following month's newsletter.

PresidentCarl Anderson [email protected] PresidentCandice [email protected] Smith ...................................Ginette@HoaSonoma.comTreasurerAmy Smith [email protected] at LargeLaura Roach ................................... [email protected]

Pool ChairCandice Nussbaum .............. [email protected] ChairRob Nussbaum ............................ [email protected] Committee Chairs .........................................................Brenda Gamble [email protected] Greenall ................................CathyGreenall@msn.comNewsletterAmy Smith [email protected] ........................................... http://son.goodwintx.com

Goodwin Management CompanyProperty Manager: Earline Wakefield

11149 Research Blvd. Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759-5227Voicemail: 512-502-7526

Cell: 512-470-5104Fax: 512-346-4873

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Following is a list of suspicious activities that might be happening:

PEOPLE…..An unusual grouping of people: may be

burglary, arson, or drug dealing.Behaving strangely: possibly on drugs or

preparing to do some illegal activity.With any sort of weapon: possibly planning

any number of crimesCarrying, concealing or transporting

anything; may be burglar carrying stolen goods, especially if the property is unwrapped and normally would be.

Creating foot traffic to and from a particular place, short visits. possible involvement with drugs, vice, or fencing.

Wearing clothing, caps, bandannas, or other attire that could present problems: maybe gang activity

Fleeing while carrying something or running at night: possible suspect fleeing scene of crime

Creating any type of disturbance: disturbing the peace or covering up noise of an activity

Going door to door, especially if someone goes to the rear of the residence: possibly casing the neighborhood or seeking an unsecured entry into the residence

Loiters around schools, parks or on your street: possible burglar, sex offense, drugs or arson

Screams for help: possible rape, medical emergency, robbery, assault or fire

Offering items for sale at extremely low prices: possible trying to sell stolen property

A stranger with young children or teenagers in an unusual place or for an unusual period of time: possible sex crimes of seeking sex or pimping

The list is endless. Anyone doing anything that looks suspicious should be reported. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS. .CALL IMMEDIATELY..DON’T HESITATE

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Have a Business in Sonoma?Post it on our Web Site

With the debut of our new website, the HOA Board would like to have a page for our locally owned businesses to list their services to their neighbors. If you own a business and would like to list it on the website, please email your business name, the type of business, and contact information to Annette Kneer at [email protected]. We will then compile a business listing and post it to the website.


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DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser.* The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising.* Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction.* Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above.

Family Favorite Ranch ChickenMakes 4 servingsBrining Recipe

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup salt1 quart water

Coating1 cup all purpose flour, divided2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup corn flake crumbs (can be purchased in baking isle or you can make your own with corn flakes and a food processor) 1 2oz package dry ranch dressing/dip mix

Topping 1 2 oz package dry ranch dressing/dip mix 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 1/4 inch cubes1 tablespoon all purpose flour

BrineCombine salt and water and mix until salt is dissolved.

Rinse chicken and put in 1 gallon zipper bag. Add water/salt mixture and put in refrigerator for 30 minutes, but no longer than 1 hour. When brining is complete, drain and rinse chicken thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towels.

Preheat oven to 360 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place oven safe cooling racks* on foil-lined sheets. Spray racks with non-stick cooking spray. Coating

Add 1/2 cup flour to shallow dish. Add slightly beaten eggs to shallow dish. Whisk corn flake crumbs, dry ranch mix and remaining 1/2 cup flour and put in shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess, then in egg and then in corn flake crumb mix. Put coated chicken onto cooling racks. Topping

Put dry ranch mix, butter and flour in small bowl. Using your fingers, crumble ingredients together. Divide topping into 4 parts (1 heaping tablespoon) and press onto top of each chicken breast. Cook chicken in middle of oven, for 30-40 minutes and internal temperature reaches 180 degrees.

Enjoy!*baking chicken on cooking racks will allow heat to

circulate and will help crisp chicken on bottom. Liz Huffstutler is a local chef and owner of Exquisite

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Classified AdsPersonal classifieds (one time sell items, such as a used bike...) run at no charge to Sonoma residents, limit 30 words, please e-mail [email protected] classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $50, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office at 512-263-9181 or [email protected].

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAMBEFORE YOu lEAVE HOME

Going away? Burglars hope to avoid confrontations, so make your home look occupied! Leave lights on and the radio playing, preferably a talk show, when you go out. Keep your garage door closed and locked. Use inexpensive timing devices to turn inside lights and radio on and off at different times. If no one will be at home for more than a few days, arrange to have someone pick up the mail and newspapers. Have deliveries stopped.

· Plan your trip and give the itinerary with emergency phone numbers to a trusted friend or neighbor.

· Do not hide house keys in mailboxes, planters or under doormats.

· Place identification tags on the inside and outside of your luggage. Use your first initial and last name only.

· Install good locks on your doors and windows and be sure to use them.

· Make sure all valuable are engraved with your driver’s license number and expiration date.

· Make a record of your credit card and travelers check numbers and keep it in a safe place.

· Make arrangements to have your lawn watered and mowed.· Use timers for interior lights and radios. Make your house look

“lived in”.· Make arrangements for the care of your pets.· Purchase a prepaid phone card.Operation Identification is a citizen’s burglary prevention program

for use in homes. The Operation ID program involves the marking of property with an identifying number as a means of discouraging burglary and theft. In communities where is has been properly implemented, Operation ID has shown dramatic results in its ability to reduce burglaries.


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