westside at buttercup creek - december 2013

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Westside at Buttercup Creek

WBC HOA News Release

Westside at Buttercup Creek HOA completed the election of the Board of Directors on November 11th, 2013. Three vacancies were filled, two elected for a three year term, and one was appointed for a vacated position in the final year of the normal three year term.

Following the election results, the Board met briefly to determine roles of its members for the next year.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROLESARE AS FOLLOWS:

Walt Conlin, PresidentDawn Harris, Vice President

David Jackson, Secretary Denny James, Treasurer

Dennis Domanski, Director

Our next meeting will take place on January 13, 2014. We all look forward to keeping Westside at Buttercup Creek the preferred place to live in Cedar Park, and pledge to be sensitive to meeting the needs of the community. Please visit regularly our Westside at Buttercup Creek web site to stay informed about our community. http://www.westsidehoa.org/

Volume 4, Number 12 December 2013Official Newsletter of the Westside at Buttercup Creek HOA

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A word from WBC HOA President

We all have a vested interest in our beloved community - Westside at Buttercup Creek, so it behooves us to not take for granted what our community offers. What we have doesn't just happen and it won't stay the same and hold its value, both as a family friendly neighborhood and in protection of our home values, without each of us being players in keeping it that way.

Some of this is nothing more than being aware and sensitive to what we do or don't do in living here, while even more so it includes stepping up and giving back to your community. That doesn't mean necessarily money. It could be taking part on a committee, helping organize special events, etc., but at a minimum keeping your home well manicured, keeping the streets clear of unnecessary parking, and making sure you are in compliance with the covenants. Everything is designed to make your house a home, and your neighborhood a safe and desirable place to live, and for the streets to be passable - should emergency vehicles need to access the area.

If we all put forth some effort the synergism of the community will even get better, as our neighborhood matures, but if we don't each do our part regularly we will readily begin to see our valued neighborhood lose its shine. We on the Board can only address those things on the surface, but the real value in the neighborhood is what is in the hearts of the residents and the level of their commitment to be a part of the value in our community.

We on the Board look forward to serving and representing your needs in keeping our community special, and trust that you too will do the same to be part of the solutions to keep Westside at Buttercup Creek the desired place to call home.

Sincerely,Walt Conlin, President

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Westside at Buttercup CreekBOARD OF DIRECTORSWalt Conlin ........................................................... President Dawn Harris ...................................................... V. President David Jackson .........................................................SecretaryDenny James .......................................................... TreasurerDennis Domanski ...................................................Director

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MOWINGContinue the recommended mowing practices until the grass goes

dormant and does not require mowing.FERTILIZING

Continue fertilizing as recommended until 4 to 6 weeks before the first expected frost. At that time, apply a low nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer such as 5-10-10. Apply no more than 1 /2 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. To calculate the amount of product needed per 1,000 square feet, substitute 50 for 100 in the spring formula.

Do not fertilize St. Augustinegrass from December through February unless the lawn has been overseeded (planted with cool-season grass to maintain its green color in the winter). Fertilize overseeded lawns once in December and again in February with 1/2 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet, using a nitrogen-only fertilizer such as 21-0-0.

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From germs on office equipment to sick colleagues who decided to come into work anyway, people face the same dangers in the workplace. The same simple fact holds true: Washing your hands regularly is an effective way to prevent yourself from catching or spreading a preventable disease or illness.

WHEN TO WASH YOUR HANDSThe CDC recommends washing your hands every time you:• Prepare or eat food• Use the restroom• Tend to someone who is sick; both before and after• Blow your nose, cough, or sneeze• Handle garbage• Treat a cut or wound• Change a diaper or clean up after children• Handle an animal or animal waste

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1. Take your pet on short trips prior to the big day to let him get used to traveling by car.

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3. Never let your dog travel in the bed of a truck. Even if he is secured on a short line to prevent him falling or jumping out, your pet can experience discomfort from the weather and wind or sustain injury from debris.

4. Feed your pet three or four hours prior to departure and avoid giving him any food or treats in the car.

5. Never leave your pet in a parked vehicle, which can quickly become a furnace and cause heatstroke, even with open windows. In cold weather, the car holds the temperature like a refrigerator.

6. Your pet’s microchip should be up-to-date and he should be wearing a flat collar and ID at all times.

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Eleven-year-old Cait was trying to fall asleep when her 8-year-old brother, Doug, came into her room. He looked around a bit, but seemed really out of it.

Then Doug went back into the hallway and stood there staring up at the hall light.

Little brothers can be weird, but this was really strange. Cait didn’t know what to do. Just then, Cait’s father appeared and explained that Doug was sleepwalking.WHAT IS SLEEPWALKING?

Not all sleep is the same every night. We experience some deep, quiet sleep and some active sleep, which is when dreams happen. You might think sleepwalking would happen during active sleep, but a person isn’t physically active during active sleep. Sleepwalking usually happens in the first few hours of sleep in the stage called slow-wave or deep sleep.

Not all sleepwalkers actually walk. Some simply sit up or stand in bed or act like they’re awake (but dazed) when, in fact, they’re asleep! Most, however, do get up and move around for a few seconds or for as long as half an hour.

Sleepwalkers’ eyes are open, but they don’t see the same way they do when they’re awake and often think they’re in different rooms of the house or different places altogether. Sleepwalkers tend to go back to bed on their own and they won’t remember it in the morning.

Researchers estimate that up to 15% of kids sleepwalk regularly. Sleepwalking may run in families and sometimes occurs when a person is sick, has a fever, is not getting enough sleep, or is stressed.IS SLEEPWALKING A SERIOUS PROBLEM?

If sleepwalking occurs frequently, every night or so, it’s a good idea for your mom or dad to take you to see your doctor. But occasional sleepwalking generally isn’t something to worry about, although it may look funny or even scary for the people who see a sleepwalker in action.

Although occasional sleepwalking isn’t a big deal, it’s important, of course, that the person is kept safe. Precautions

should be taken so the person is less likely to fall down, run into something, or walk out the front door while sleepwalking.WHAT WILL THE DOCTOR DO?

There’s no cure for sleepwalking, but the doctor can talk to you about what’s happening and try to find ways to help you sleep more soundly. Most kids just grow out of sleepwalking.

For kids who sleepwalk often, doctors may recommend a treatment called scheduled awakening. This disrupts the sleep cycle enough to help stop sleepwalking. In rare cases, a doctor may prescribe medication to help someone sleep.HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP PREVENT SLEEPWALKING:• Relax at bedtime by listening to soft music or relaxation

tapes.• Have a regular sleep schedule and stick to it.• Keep noise and lights to a minimum while you’re trying

to sleep.• Avoid drinking a lot in the evening and be sure to go to

the bathroom before going to bed. (A full bladder can contribute to sleepwalking.)

HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF A SLEEPWALKER?One thing you can do to help is to clear rooms and

hallways of furniture or obstacles a sleepwalker might encounter during the night. If there are stairs or dangerous areas, a grown-up should close doors and windows or install safety gates.

You also might have heard that sleepwalkers can get confused and scared if you startle them into being awake. That’s true, so what do you do if you see someone sleepwalking? You should call for a grown-up who can gently steer the person back to bed. And once the sleepwalker is tucked back in bed, it’s time for you to get some shut-eye, too!Reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Date reviewed: February 2008Originally reviewed by: Michael H. Goodman, MD


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How to execute The Two Handed Backhand Lob

By USPTA/PTR Master Professional Fernando Velasco

TENNISTIPS

Look in the next Newsletter for: How to execute “The One-Handed Backhand Lob”

In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to hit the forehand groundstroke, the two-handed backhand, the one-handed backhand, the forehand volley, the two handed backhand volley, the serve, the forehand half-volley, the one-handed backhand volley, the overhead “smash”, the forehand service return, the backhand service return, the forehand high volley approach shot, the two handed high volley approach shot. the one-handed high volley approach shot, and the forehand lob.

In this issue, I will offer instructions on how to execute the Two Handed Backhand Lob. This shot is used when a player is forced to retrieve a ball that is hit deep to the backhand side of the player, and the opponent is either charging to the net or staying far back. The player hitting the lob is looking for “air time” to regain balance and court space. This ball should be hit high enough so the players at the net cannot reach and “slam” the ball down, or force the opponent at the base line to retrieve back. In the illustrations, Marimel Ansdell, a Member of the Grey Rock Tennis Club, shows the proper technique to execute this stroke.

Step 1: The Back Swing: When Marimel is forced deep into the backhand side and realizes that she has to hit a defensive lob, she pivots to the left and gets her racket back early. Notice that the head of the

racket is low and her left hand is on the handle of the racket. Her eyes are focused on the path of the ball and her weight is on her left foot.

Step 2: The Point of Contact: Marimel is now ready to hit the ball. Her eyes are now focused on the point of contact and the face of the racket is tilted at a 45 degree angle in order to create height and depth on her lob. Her goal is to keep her head still and not start looking up to her opponent or to the other side of the court.

Step 3: The Follow Through: The success of a deep lob is the follow through. Marimel’s left wrist is still “laid back” and her shoulder is lifting the racket above her head. Her right hand is holding the racket slightly, but still in control of the racket.

Step 4: The Finish: In order to create a natural top spin on the lob, Marimel is now finishing her stroke with the racket behind her right ear. This will make the ball bounce higher and/or force the opponent to hit a tennis ball that is still rotating on the air.

Step 5: The Shuffle Back: Once Marimel finishes the stroke, her goal is to either move forward toward the net top to hit an overhead, or to shuffle back to the middle of the court in order to drive the next ball back to the opponent. In this caption, she moved back to the center of the court waiting for the opponent’s shot to come back.


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