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Volume 3, Issue 1 Januray 2012
IN THIS ISSUE:
A Focus on Resolutions ................ 2
Check Us Out on the Web ........... 2
Tis the Season .............................. 3
ACA Guidelines ........................... 8
from your Rivermist Board of Directors
Charles Hasberry Jr. Debora Estes Rudy CerveraMichael SouthworthJeff Wells
SAFETY NOTEWe have a new “Stop” sign at the intersection of Kyle Seale and Rock Mist. We wish
to thank fellow Board Member, Rudy Cervera, for working with the city to get the study done and the sign installed. This should make that intersection much safer for our children crossing the street to get to the playground. The need for this stop sign is further supported by the recent vehicle accident at the park. The Board will be looking into installing barriers of some sort near the park in 2012.
On approximately 13 December, vandals struck at the park and damaged the swing-set and a bench and the Board is working to get those items repaired. We believe the driver of a Nissan Titan traveled north on Kyle Seale and drove into the park accidentally. Unfortunately, the driver left the scene. We have some information about the crime but if any of you witnessed anything please e-mail the Board at [email protected] or call our property manager, Jason Green at 210-483-8127. We will keep your name confidential and would appreciate any help you can give on this. If you are the driver of the offending vehicle or know the driver, please contact us with your insurance information before we have to get our attorneys involved. We are fairly certain we have identified the residence the vehicle drove to after the accident and was subsequently towed from…
INFORMATION WANTED
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Sincerely,Your Board of Directors
A Focus on ResolutionsResolve to be a better you
Submitted by Concentra Urgent Care
The New Year is a great time to make healthy lifestyle changes. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, the most common resolutions focus on losing weight, getting fit, quitting smok-ing, and reducing stress. These are important themes that can reduce your risk of disease. Here are ways you can achieve your goals this year.
LOSING WEIGHT
A weight loss of five to seven percent of your body weight can improve your health and quality of life. It can also help pre-vent weight-related health problems, like diabetes. Changing your eating habits and increasing your physical activity are keys to successful weight loss and help to maintain optimal weight for the rest of your life. Cre-ate a plan for healthy eating and increased physical activity, while taking in fewer calo-ries than you use. Your healthy eating plan should include:• Taking into account foods you like and
dislike• A focus on fresh fruits, vegetables, and
whole grains• Consuming fat-free or low-fat dairy prod-
ucts such as yogurt, cheese, and milk• Protein sources such as lean meats, poultry,
fish, beans, eggs, and nuts• Avoiding saturated and trans fats such as
animal fat, butter, and hydrogenated oils• Staying away from foods high in sodium
and added sugars
For more information on weight manage-ment and improving nutritional practices, visit the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/for_life.htm.
GETTING FIT
Regular physical activity for at least 30 minutes each day, or broken up into several shorter periods of 20, 15, or 10 minutes, can help you lose weight, keep it off, and stay fit. It can also improve your energy and mood and lower your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Try some of these physical activities:• Walking (15-minute miles or 4 miles per
hour)• Biking• Tennis• Aerobic exercise classes (step aerobics,
kickboxing, dancing)• Yard work or house cleaning (gardening,
raking, mopping, vacuuming)
Taking the first step can be the hardest part. Start slowly, at a level that is comfort-able for you and add activity as you go along. Sometimes, it helps to have a friend or activity buddy when you start out. It is recommended that adults get at least two and a half hours of moderate physical activity each week. Strengthening activities, such as pushups, sit-ups, or lifting weights, at least two days per week are also encouraged. For more information on getting fit, visit the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports at http://fitness.gov/.
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Tis the Season.... This is the time of year that we all celebrate life, family and the things we hold dear. Whether you recognize Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three Kings day, Ramadan or celebrate nothing at all, we are proud to call you our neighbors. Board Member, Deb Estes took a night-time tour of Rivermist to capture the Rivermist Holiday Spirit. Please enjoy the following tour of our beloved neighborhood as captured by Ms. Estes.
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Thank YouTo All Who Made the
Season a Little Brighter!
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ACA GuidelinesApproved June 28, 2011
REPAINTING HOME THE SAME COLOR-ACA approved. Member does NOT need to submit ACA application.
RESTAINING FENCE THE SAME COLOR (and no other changes to the fence such as changing fenceline)-ACA approved. Member does NOT need to submit ACA application.
CLEAR COATING A FENCE-ACA approved. Member does NOT need to submit ACA application.
If member chooses fence stain from ACA approved list of fence stain colors, member does NOT need to submit ACA application.
ACA APPROVED STAIN PRODUCTSBEHR-Exterior Wood Stains—Semi Transparent Stains = Cedar Naturaltone DP-533
BEHR- Premium Weatherproofing Wood Finisha. Pre-mixed Colors=Natural NO. 500 and Natural
Cedar NO. 501b. Custom Colors= Natural Sequoia WP-545 and
Golden Honey WP-546
Olympic-Semi Transparent Stainsa. Cedar Naturaltone 716b. Sierra 700
Cabot-SPF Deck & Fence Finish=Natural (no ID# listed)
Cabot-Clear Solutiona. Natural (no ID# listed)b. Cedar (no ID# listed)
Cabot-Deck Stain=Chestnut Brown CS507
Cabot-Solid Color Finisha. PRO. V.T. Solid Color Acrylic Stain=Frontier
CS643
Cabot-Semi Transparent Finish (Oil Stain)a. Frontier CS643b. New Cedar CS663
Cabot-Solid Color Finish (Acrylic Decking Stain)=Frontier CS543
Cabot-Semi-Solid Finish (Decking Stain)a. Frontier CS543b. New Cedar CS563
Minwax-Water-Based Wood Staina. English Oak (no ID# listed)
Minwax-Gel Staina. Honey Maple (no ID# listed)
Minwax-Wood Finisha. Natural (no ID# listed)b. Golden Oak (no ID# listed)
REGARDING LOT/PLAT SURVEYS
For applications where member is only painting house or staining the fence NO Lot/Plat survey is required.
If member does not have copy of their Lot/Plat survey, SA Engineering did surveys for most of Rivermist when neighborhood 1st built so member can contact them at 210-561-0808 to see if they still have copy on file and then purchase a copy. (Their address is 12703 Spectrum Dr, San Antonio, TX 78249)
MULTIPLE IMPROVEMENTS can be combined on one application
If member needs to submit multiple applications please submit them in the same business week if possible-the HOA is charged a $25 fee for each application but is only charged once for all applications that come in the same business week.