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B CJune 2012 Official Publication of The Ranch at Brushy Creek HOA Volume 4, Issue 6
Pool SeasonBy Byron Stephens
As the temperatures climb, the community pool is getting more and more use. With the increase in new home sales over the winter, expect larger crowds this summer. We all need to be respectful of our fellow residents and guests.
Here are a few tips to make it enjoyable for all.
• Remember, all children 17 yrs. and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
• If you are enjoying the park and the pool, make sure you shower off before entering the pool. NEVER prop the gate open between them.
• If you bring snacks and beverages to the pool, make sure all of your spilled snacks, empty cans/plastic bottles (no glass allowed) are cleaned up and put in the garbage or recycle bin. If your table is a mess, please clean it up with a paper towel from the restroom. We have no maid service at the pool.
• Make sure all of your children’s pool toys and swim goggles go home with them.
• If you bring a radio with you, please keep it at a low volume.• Reminder – smoking is NOT allowed in the pool area.• The Lost & Found box is just that (not a toy box). Please do not remove
items that do not belong to you.• Keep the entry gates closed – do not prop open.
We have added a soda/water machine. Please recycle your bottles in the container by the machine.
For a complete list of pool rules, you can access them on the Goodwin Management web site rbc.goodwintx.com – they can be found under Request for Pool Card.
Happy
Summer
Ranch at Brushy Creek!
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BOARD & MANAGEMENTRBC PROPERTY MANAGER Randy Vogel .................................................... 512-502-7506 ...........................................Randy.Vogel@Goodwintx.com
RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEK HOA BOARDDeerrick Matlock, [email protected] Rohatgi, Vice President [email protected] Jimenez, Treasurer ......................... [email protected] Manning, Secretary ..... [email protected] Contine, Member At Large ................................................. .................................................blake@pioneerdevelopment.netFred Herdman, Advisory Member [email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:Architectural Committee Derrick Matlock [email protected] Committee Aneka Lilya ............................................aelilya@gmail.comPublic Relations Committee Erin Lundie [email protected] Committee Byron Stephens [email protected]
Social Committee Candace Lambert .............. [email protected] Watch Vineet Rohatgi [email protected]
NEWSLETTER INFOEditor Erin Lundie ....................................erin.lundie@gmail.comPublisher Peel, Inc. ...................... www.PEELinc.com, 512-263-9181 [email protected], 512-263-9181
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Throughout most of our neighborhood it is much easier, faster, and safer for me and our dog, Ray, to roll in the street when going on our “walks.” During the summer heat, from about 10:00am onward, I can feel my wheels and rims getting hot from the road. If I feel it, Ray’s four paws feel it even more. Even late in the evening, when the sun is down and the temperature drops a degree or two, the street asphalt retains the heat well into the night. So generally our summertime rolls happen early in the morning, or later in the evening using the sidewalks, as the concrete dissipates the heat, making it safer for dog paws. Here are a ten tips assembled from multiple websites:
HOT DOGSShort haired, pale dogs are susceptible to sun burn. Apply pet-approved
sunscreen on the most exposed areas, like the bridge of the nose and the tips of the ears.
Breeds like Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers and other snub-nosed dogs can over heat a lot faster due to their shorter airways.
Dogs with thick coats, as well as dark coated dogs, can absorb heat much more quickly than lighter colored dogs.
Do not shave your dog for the summer. Shaving down a dog inhibits their ability to deal with the temperature change! So keep your dogs well groomed by removing all its dead undercoat hair, but remember not to shave them down in order to help them tolerate the summer sun.
Even if it’s only for 10 minutes, don’t leave your dog in your car.
COOL TIPSAlways have plenty of water available for your dog! This will ensure
that they keep cool and hydrated, which in turn will keep them healthy and happy this summer.
Avoid taking your dog for walks during the hottest hours. Walk them in the early morning or later in the afternoon. Walk them on grass. Asphalt can get too hot and really burn their paws.(Using booties to avoid their paws from burning, can do more harm than good. They release sweat through their paws, and if they are covered too long, they could suffer heatstroke.)
Bring water with you on the walk for both of you.Keep a kiddie pool full of water in a shaded area.
BE AWARE OF THE SIGNS OF HEATSTROKEHeatstroke occurs when normal body mechanisms cannot keep the
body’s temperature in a safe range. Animals do not have efficient cooling systems (like humans who sweat) and get overheated easily. Be on the lookout for these signs:
Rapid, excessive panting
Bright red tongueRed or pale gums
Thick, sticky salivaLethargyWeaknessDizziness
VomitingDiarrheaShockCollapse
If you suspect heatstroke, remove the dog from the hot area immediately. Work to lower his body temperature by wetting him thoroughly with cool water (for very small dogs, use lukewarm water). Do not use ice water. Use a fan to blow cool air around your dog. Even if the dog appears to be recovering, experts recommend taking your dog to your veterinarian as soon as possible. He should still be examined since he may be dehydrated or have other complications.
AVOID HEATSTROKE WITH PREVENTIONDogs with moderate heatstroke often recover without complicating
health problems. Severe heatstroke can cause organ damage that might need ongoing care. Dogs who suffer from heatstroke once increase their risk for getting it again. Any pet that cannot cool himself off is at risk for heatstroke. These guidelines can help prevent serious problems:
Keep pets with predisposing conditions like heart disease, obesity, older age, or breathing problems cool and in the shade.
Provide access to water at all times.On a hot day, restrict exercise and don’t take your dog jogging with
you. Too much exercise when the weather is very hot can be dangerous.Do not muzzle your dog.Avoid places like the beach and especially concrete or asphalt areas where
heat is reflected and there is no access to shade.Wetting down your dog with cool water or allowing him to swim can
help maintain a normal body temperature.For a more complete and in-depth article, view Heat Stroke, By T. J.
Dunn, DVM, at www.ThePetCenter.com.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: www.peteducation.com- Search “Heatstroke”www.aspca.org Search “Hot Weather Tips” PetsCorner accepts any and all suggestions. If there’s a topic you’d
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By Doug HeywoodSummer is a great time to be outdoors, however
its prudent to remember that working or playing in a hot environment raises your risk of a heat related injury or illness. Left untreated, heat stress can quickly progress to a life -threatening condition called heat stroke.
Most at risk are people who have underlying medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, or those that take medicines that interfere with the body’s response to extreme heat. Individuals who are over 65, overweight, work outside, or in hot environments, such as boiler rooms and factories are also at increased risk.
The best way to avoid becoming a victim of a heat- related illness or injury is through proper planning and recognition of the signs and symptoms of a heat related illness.
PRE-PLANNING: Drink plenty of fluids and avoid drinks with caffeine, alcohol,
and high sugar content, as they will cause you to de-hydrate more quickly. A good rule of thumb is to drink enough water or fluid, so you never feel thirsty.
Schedule heavy work or strenuous activities for the coolest part of
the day and build in rest periods with water breaks. If possible, provide cool areas or shade where employees
can get out of the heat.Wear light colored, loose fitting clothing made
from a breathable fabric such as cotton. Avoid synthetic non-breathing clothing as it locks in the heat.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT- EXHAUSTION:
Heavy sweating, extreme weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, fainting, muscle cramps, clammy, moist skin, pale
or flushed complexion. If left untreated, heat illness can lead to serious injury or death from heat stroke.
HEAT STROKE:This is a true medical emergency! Call 911 and move the victim to a
cool area. Immediately start to cool the victim down by wetting them with cool water, use of fans, ice packs etc. The signs of heat stroke are:
Hot dry red skin (no sweating), High body temperature, severe throbbing headache, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, slurred speech, and chills. Note: the victim may be unconscious
By recognizing and knowing what to do in a heat-related injury, you can make a difference and even save a life.
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The Library’s Summer Reading Clubs run from June 4th through July 27th and are open to all ages. The programs begin on June 4th with a Scholastic Book Fair, sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Park Public Library. The book fair will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on June 4th and 5th, with special guest Clifford the Big Red Dog who will be available for visits and photographs from 10:00 am to noon during the Book Fair.
To participate in the Summer Reading Club, simply sign up at the Cedar Park Public Library beginning on June 4th and receive a reading log. For each 10 minutes of reading (or listening to) a Cedar Park Public Library book, the participant marks off one symbol on their reading log. For kids, with every 200 minutes read you earn a colored cut-out to display in the library’s window and special incentive awards and coupons! Teen prizes are earned for every 300 minutes read. Adults tally the time they read too! For every 400 minutes read, an entry form for a drawing prize is earned.
Thanks to the support of local area merchants and businesses there are many terrific prizes to choose from! All books must be read from the Cedar Park Public Library or purchased from the Scholastic Book Fair. Audio books, newspapers and magazines from the library count too!
In addition to the library’s regular storytimes, there will be special
performers for Toddlers/Preschoolers on Tuesdays, a book club for the Bluebonnet Book List on Tuesdays, weekly family movies on Wednesdays, special performers for elementary-aged children on Thursdays, and teen activities on Saturdays. A complete calendar of events is available at the library or online on the Library’s Calendar Page. Participants in the Summer Reading program can also sign up for a Fable Fest punch card after they have read 1000 minutes. The card will be punched every time they read an additional 200 minutes. The children with the most punches will be crowned as royalty at the October 27th Fable Fest. The Fable Fest is a family day filled with games, music, crafts, costumes and family entertainment. This event is designed to help raise money for library enrichment.
Source: http://www.cedarparktx.us/index.aspx?page=224
Summer Reading at the Cedar Park Library
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