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Copyright © 2012 Peel, Inc. Twin Creeks Homeowner's Association Newsletter - June 2012 1
TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE
Twin Creeks Neighborhood Watch recently welcomed several new Block Captains. All of our Block Captains are doing a great job and we appreciate their help!
Being a Block Captain is easy -- simply visit your neighbors and obtain their contact information. Instructions and forms are provided. To volunteer, please email Terra Tisdale at [email protected].
The following neighborhoods/streets still need Block Captains:
The Park – Barsham Ct., Durlston Ct., Giacomo Cove, Tattler Dr.The Canyon – Ebbsfleet Dr., Kittiwake Ln., Copford Ln., SpiderwortThe Bluffs – Dartford Bend, Pipit Ct.The Enclave – Mingus Dr. The Gardens – Ben Doran Ct.The Overlook – Welton Cliff Dr.(2800’s and 2900’s)The Reserve – Crystal Hill, Granite Basin Ct., Millstream, & Sugar Maple Ct. A meeting for new Block Captains was held Thursday, May 10, at
7:00 p.m., at the Club. New ideas for future meetings were discussed.Have your neighbors complained about not receiving the Twin
Creeks Tribune? If so, please tell them to go to http://www.peelinc.com/residentsNewsletterSubscriptions.php and sign up, it’s that simple.
SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTHWe are asking everyone to keep their front porch lights on
throughout the night to help light up the neighborhood.
Twin Creeks Neighborhood
Watch Happy Father'sDay!
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June 17
Official Publication of the Twin Creeks Homeowner's Association
June 2012 Volume 5, Issue 6
Twin CreeksTRIBUNE
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Please support the businesses that advertise in the Twin Creeks Tribune. Their advertising dollars make it possible for all Twin Creeks 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 8th of each month for the following month's newsletter.
President ........................................................... Tom MoodyVice-President .................................................Adam EnglishSecretary ..................................................... Christie WielandTreasurer ..........................................................Chuck SmithAssistant Secretary ...................................... Brian Dougherty
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Business classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $50, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office @ 512-263-9181 or [email protected].
TWIN CREEKS COMMUNITY COMMITTEES
In order for the Twin Creeks Home Owners’ Association to provide the best service to our community, several committees have been established to allow the participation of residents to help build the best neighborhood possible. Listed below are the five core committees necessary to achieve this goal.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH COMMITTEE The Neighborhood Watch Committee works with the local
law enforcement office to establish and maintain a neighborhood watch group to help keep the community safe and secure. This committee depends upon neighbors to become involved by looking out for one another and by knowing what course of action to take if there should be a problem. Volunteers from every neighborhood within our community are needed. Contact Terra Tisdale at [email protected] or Anne Wilson at [email protected] to volunteer.
COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE The Communication Committee helps organize articles for
the newsletter and other neighborhood communications, and assists in the establishment of a neighborhood website, news group and email distribution list.
MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE The Maintenance Committee monitors the general condition
of the neighborhood and helps identify areas in need of repair or improvement, such as the irrigation system, streetlights, or other common property.
SOCIAL & RECREATION COMMITTEE The Social & Recreation Committee helps plan neighborhood
events, such as biannual garage sales, holiday parties, and National Night Out, as well as combined events with Twin Creeks Country Club.
YARD OF THE MONTH COMMITTEE The Yard of the Month Committee judges our yards and
then selects a different yard each month that exemplifies the orderly and well-maintained look we expect to find in our neighborhood.
Participation in our Home Owners’ Association is necessary for Twin Creeks to maintain its unique qualities as a country club community and to ensure a safe, beautifully maintained residential neighborhood for our families.
To volunteer for any of the Twin Creeks committees, please contact Kathy Taylor, Property Manager at Goodwin Management, at 512-852-7998 or [email protected].
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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNETHE DEDICATED RUNNER
Submitted by, Steve Bernhardt
Over the past few years the topic of proper running form has been widely discussed in running books, online forums, coaching blogs, magazine articles, and training classes. From these conversations the running community at-large has come to a consensus that there are best practices for runner’s to follow when running that optimize speed, efficiency, and reduce the probability of injury. The term commonly used today to highlight this emphasis on proper running technique is Good Form Running.
Here are four key components of Good Form Running that you should incorporate into your running technique, particularly if you are interested in enhancing your performance or have been battling some of the more common running related injuries.
1. POSTUREHead level, eyes forward. Upper body and
arms relaxed, loose hands. Compact arm swing, not crossing the mid-line of the body.
2. MID-FOOT STRIKELand the lead foot directly under the hip,
striking mid-foot not heel first.
3. TURNOVERResearch has shown that the optimum
cadence is 180 foot strikes per minute. The faster turnover promotes a shorter, quicker stride and a more efficient mid-foot landing.
4. SLIGHT LEANLean forward at the ankles not the hips,
use gravity to pull you forward.
Making adjustments to your running form can take time as muscle memory requires focused attention and repetition to rewire. With a moderate level of dedication and consistency you can make significant improvements in your running form that will result in a more productive and enjoyable running experience.
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Financial Focus - Occupy Your WalletSubmitted by Rich Keith
People often ask, “What things can we do keep our financial stability during financially volatile times such as these?” There are defensive strategies which anyone can employ regardless of their financial position. The answer, fortunately, has remained the same over many years. We have heard the importance of saving heavily and keeping debt low. But what about investing in your career, planning for a global financial tumble, or how about staying with your bank or leaving it behind? These practical questions are important in today’s world.
First, the basics. Make sure you have an “emergency fund” of at least $1,000 to cover a home or car repair. More is better: an amount equal to six months of expenses is best. Save at least 20% of what you make; this keeps you from using credit. While we’re on the subject of credit, let’s look at how much you’re spending on servicing your debt. Are you carrying a credit card balance at 18 percent? Pay it down quickly because that’s like getting an 18 percent risk-free return on your money. “If I could make 18 percent, I’d do it right now!” I’ve heard before. To further improve your cash flow, elect high deductibles on your car and home insurance. Basic family protection includes making sure you have your wills and powers of attorney in place and buy inexpensive term life insurance to cover your loved ones in the event the main wage earner dies prematurely. “Buy term life insurance,
it’s the right product for families,” says noted financial whiz Suze Orman.
If anyone believes that our current low inflation rates will not increase dramatically as a result of the largest printing of money in the history of the world, then they are simply not paying attention. Prices will rise. Taxes will rise. Loans will become much more expensive. There is a trend in America toward renting more and more, from homes to party gowns, known as the “Rentership Society.” Having a big home loan straps you down and won’t let you easily leave for greener pastures. But renters can quickly move to the place where jobs are. In fact there are studies which have linked chronic unemployment to home ownership. Run the numbers, and then consider renting your next home.
Next, invest in yourself. Your income is your “financial engine.” Protect it by making sure you will keep working no matter what happens to your investments. Read, read, read. Be
vigilant about finding the areas of specialization where the world is heading and learn about them. Take someone to lunch who does what interests you and find out how they like it, and if a degree is required. Don’t automatically opt for an advanced degree, especially from the new breed of for-profit career schools. These schools often are expensive, and students incur debt at a higher rate than students at public or nonprofit private schools.
Feel good while you are saving. Your big bank is not your friend. Historically low CD rates, high fees, combined with draconian lending policies, are driving millions of people away from the big banks and toward credit unions, as well as safer investments. Former IMF chief economist Simon Johnson’s book, “13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown,” reveals how a “cabal of big banks gambled with our money, wrecked the economy, and then accepted huge taxpayer bailouts, all the while paying out gigantic bonuses and fighting financial reform,” Johnson says. His answer is to remove your money from the six biggest banks: Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. Smaller banks and especially nonprofit credit unions offer lower fees, better loan rates and consistently better customer service. For financial peace of mind, work with your financial coach to make sure your family is taken care of.
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