Regency Creek Homeowners Association Newsletter

Regency Creek Homeowners Association Newsletter 4th Quarter 2005 Volume 1, Edition 1

Board of Directors Kick off Edition This is a great way for the Board of Directors to President: Tammy Bennett keep in touch with the community throughout the year. We hope to have fun and useful tips and Vice President: Stephanie Weddell great information to help our community stay Secretary: Dee Colon wonderful!!

Treasurer: Brian Bennett WE NEED YOUR HELP…………….with naming your newsletter!!! Please email Dee Colon Board Member: Mr. Kelley [email protected] with your ideas by 12/20. The winner will be announced in our Winter(January) newsletter and will also win a $10.00 gift certificate to Target.

Speed Limit Reminder The recommended speed limit through our community is 15 mph. We have children playing and riding bikes, please obey the speed limit and be aware of your surroundings. We would hate to see any unnecessary accidents due to driver irresponsibility.

Mark your calendars…. Parking on the Street Thank you to all who have complied with the request to stop Community Meeting parking on the side of the street. We understand that on occasion October 17, 2005 there is the need to park in the street. However, please have 7:00-8:00 respect for your neighbors and the community by not making it a daily activity. All of our homes do have 2 car garages and driveways. Location: Regency Square Library

9900 Regency Square Blvd. http://www.orgsites.com/fl/rchoa/

1 Timesaver Recipes Driving Smart and Saving Money We all know the routine, come home from Did you know that your driving habits work, we don’t feel like fixing dinner because impact your vehicle’s fuel efficiency? it will take “to long” so we grab something Here are some tips to help save you unhealthy or just go out to dinner. We are money at the gas pump: looking for your quick, easy and nutritious recipes for our newsletter. Please email Don’t Speed – Gas mileage decreases Stephanie Weddell with your recipes: once you exceed 60 MPH [email protected] Be Consistent – Sudden changes in speed Broccoli/Cheese/Rice Casserole negatively impacts your gas mileage. Driving smoothly can improve your gas 20oz Frozen Broccoli mileage by up to 5%. Utilize cruise ½ Cup Velveeta (Cubed) control on the highway 1/3 Cup Milk 1 Cup Instant Rice Avoid Unnecessary Idiling – Instead of 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup going through the drive though, park ¼-1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese your car and go inside

Combine Errands – Several short trips Preheat oven to 375. with a cold engine uses more fuel than Pour the broccoli in the bottom of a large the same distance with a warm engine casserole dish coated with non-stick spray Clean Your Trunk – Carrying extra weight (for easier cleanup). Microwave for 2-3 reduces your car’s fuel economy minutes to unthaw. In a separate bowl combine rice, soup Keep your Engine Tuned – Regular (undiluted), milk and Velveeta. Mix together. maintenance such as tune-ups, oil Pour the rice mixture over the broccoli and changes and air filter replacement can top with te shredded cheddar cheese. Bake increase your fuel economy by up to 10% 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted thoroughly. Maintain your Tires – Proper alignment and inflation can increase gas mileage up You can also add cooked chicken for a to 3% different variation.

Architectural Review Board

We do have an Architectural Review Board in place for changes you would like to make to your homes. The request forms MUST be filled out and remitted to Sentry Management PRIOR to you making any changes. Please remember, your changes must comply with the covenants and restrictions for the community. The form is on the website. If you need a hard copy of the form, please contact a board member for assistance.

2 Fall Yard Tips October

Apply a winterizer that contains timed-release nitrogen and extra potassium to help lawns endure winter stress and green up quickly in spring.

If winter weeds were a problem last year, apply a pre-emergence herbicide to the lawn in early October. Be sure the herbicide is safe for the type of grass in your lawn. Read and follow all label directions.

Watch for brown patch fungus disease and chinch bug damage.

Lawns may be over seeded with rye grass for a green lawn during winter. Mow the lawn Fall is quickly approaching, please remember closer than normal to allow the seed to come to bag any leaves and grass clippings. Put the in contact with the soil. Spread the seed at a bags out on TUESDAY NIGHT for rate if 3 to 4 pounds per 1,000 square feet of Wednesday’s pick up. lawn, and water the lawn twice a day until the seed has come up. November

Friday is trash and Buy spring bulbs such as tulips and Recycle Day refrigerate them for eight weeks. This will help meet their chilling requirements to produce blooms in spring.

Watch for brown patch fungus disease in lawns if the weather is rainy.

In dry weather, water the lawn to keep it healthy during the winter. During cool or cold weather, a lawn needs to be watered no more than once per week with ¾ to 1 inch of water. All garbage cans and recycle Plan how you will protect lawns and landscape plants from cold temperatures. Lawns and bins must be out of sight by shrubbery should be watered 24 to 48 hours Saturday morning. before the freeze occurs for best cold protection.

3 Kids Corner

Here’s an easy recipe for an after school snack, you can make these ahead of time so they are waiting when you get home from school. Ask Mom or Dad to help…

Granola Banana Sticks

¼ Cup Peanut Butter 2 tbs plus 1 ½ tsp Honey 4 ½ tsp Brown Sugar 2005 Duval County School Early 2 tsp. Milk Dismissal 3 Medium, Firm Bananas No School/Breaks 6 Popsicle Sticks 2 Crunchy Oat & Honey Granola Bars, Crushed October 5th Early Dismissal In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey, brown sugar and milk, heat 14th No School through. 19th Early Dismissal Peel bananas and cut in half width wise, insert a popsicle stick into one end of each banana. Spoon warm peanut butter mixture November over each banana, coat thoroughly. Sprinkle 2nd Early Dismissal with the crushed granola. Serve 11th No School immediately, or place in the freezer on waxed 16th Early Dismissal paper to freeze. 24th No School Play-Dough (Homemade) 25th No School Ask Mom or Dad to help… 30th Early Dismissal  1 cup flour December  1 cup warm water 14th Early Dismissal  2 tsp cream of tartar 22 Winter Break  1 teaspoon oil 23-26th Winter Break  1/4 cup salt 27- Winter Break  food coloring 30th Mix all ingredients in a medium saucepan, adding food color last. Stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from pan and blend until smooth. Store http://www.educationcentral.org/schools/calendar/default.asp in airtight container or plastic bag. Do you know what you call a group of…..(answers on P.5)

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4 Yard of the Month