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Volume 4, Number 7 July 2013Official Newsletter of the Westside at Buttercup Creek HOA

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This past school year has been an eventful one for twenty-two Houston area Ayusa families. In August 2012, these families opened their hearts and their homes to foreign exchange students from around the world. During the 2012-2013 school year; we had eleven countries represented in our area, some of the countries included were Germany, Brazil, Italy, Lebanon, China, Japan and Tunisia. The Ayusa foreign exchange student program is a great way to enrich not only the lives of your family members, but that of the folks in your community and the student themselves. “Both my wife and I have been hosting for the past five years and have enjoyed every minute of it!” says Theodore Odom of Pearland, Texas. “My wife and I have no children, so we are able to bring the students in for the full year and be their Host Parents. We believe it’s a way of giving back. This year’s student, Ina Zyfi of Albania has had a great time meeting new people, making new friends and volunteering her time to a local dachshund rescue.”

“We welcome host families of all shapes and sizes – families with young children, families with no children, empty nesters whose children have left home, single parents and non-traditional families,” says Connie Coutu, Regional Manager of Ayusa, a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. “The key requirements for a host family are to provide a safe and nurturing home environment, genuinely love children, and have a desire to learn more about a different culture.”

“Our students really love giving back to the community”, says

Heather Wells, the Houston area Senior Regional Director. “One of our students, Nesrine Mbarek of Tunisia, participated in over 300 hours of community service. She was actually one of three students who won a trip for her community service and also attended a US Department of State “Teaching English as a Second Language” conference in April for her hard work. Other students have worked in food banks and have given presentations on their home countries in their schools.”

This year, Ayusa is sponsoring over 900 students from 60 different countries in the United States. Volunteer host families are needed in our area to house these students for the 2013-2014 school year. The families need only provide foreign exchange students a nurturing environment, three meals a day and a bedroom (either private or shared with a host sibling of the same gender). Each host family and student is supported by a professionally trained community representative who works with the family and student for the entire program.

If you are interested in hosting an exchange student, please visit the Ayusa website at www.ayusa.org and complete the on-line application. You can view the students that are available for placement by clicking on the View Student Profiles on the home page. Help make this a memorable year for both your children and the prospective students. You’ll be glad you did!

It Really is a Small World After AllBy Vicki Milana

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Swimming Pool Lost and Found

Don’t forget about the Lost and Found shelves located at each pool.  The lifeguards will gather items left at the end of each day and put them on the shelves. Please look and see if anything belongs to you.

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Westside at Buttercup CreekWestside at Buttercup Creek HOA Pool Rules

EmergenciesIn case of emergency make two telephone calls:• 911 for emergency medical assistance.• Contact Goodwin Management, Inc. at • 852-7998 and report the incident.Fecal contamination is a health emergency. Notify a lifeguard immediately. If a lifeguard is not present, call Goodwin Management, Inc. immediately at 852-7998 and report the incident. Everyone should leave the water until instructed to return.

FOR NON-EMERGENCY POLICECall: 259-3600 Ext 0

Entry• Swim at your own risk. Management and members are not

responsible for accidents.• Members must use their own key tags to enter the pool enclosure.• Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by someone

age 16 or older.• Pool gate is to be kept closed at all times. Alarm will sound if gate

is left open.• All guests (non-members of the HOA) must be accompanied at

all times by a member of the HOA

Regulations• Lifeguards and board members shall enforce pool rules.• Swimmers must obey the commands of the lifeguards and board

members.• No smoking in the pool area.• No alcohol in the pool area.• No running within the pool enclosure.• No diving or somersaults allowed from the edge of the pool.• Dangerous, unreasonable, threatening, or offensive behavior is

prohibited.• No pets, bicycles, skateboard, or motorized cycles allowed in the

pool enclosure.• No glass containers in the pool area.• Lifesaving equipment is to be used for emergencies only.• Lifeguard stands are for lifeguards only.• Children not completely toilet trained must wear a swim diaper.• Children who require a floatation device must stay within arm’s

reach of someone at least 16 years of age.• The baby pool at Lakeline Pool is for babies and caregivers and

not intended for school age children.• Loud music is not allowed.• Members are responsible for cleaning up after themselves.• HOA pools are intended for resident enjoyment, and may not

be used by any resident for commercial gain (i.e. private swim lessons, vending, etc).

• Pool furniture is not to be removed or placed in pool.

Consequences• A lifeguard or board member may order a swimmer to take a time

out for an infraction of the rules.• If the infraction of the pool rules is serious, a lifeguard or board

member may order a person to leave the pool enclosure.• If a lifeguard or board member’s order to leave the pool enclosure

is disobeyed, lifeguards and board members have instructions to call the Cedar Park Police. If police are required to remove an offender, an official complaint will be signed.

Notice• After extended rain, lifeguards may not be present for the entire

standard lifeguard hours. • The lock and security system has the capacity to perform audit

traces of which key tags have tagged in and tagged out of pool gates. The system also provides security camera surveillance.

Lakeline and Kay Redden Pools are NON-SMOKING Facilities.

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Take precautionary measures to protect your eyes during the summer to prevent long-term damage to eyesight, said a Baylor College of Medicine ophthalmologist.

"Ultraviolet light, or UV exposure, has been linked to the development of macular degeneration, cataracts and other vision-loss problems," said Dr. Elizabeth Baze, assistant professor of ophthalmology at BCM.

Baze offered tips you can practice to help protect your eyes from sun damage this summer.• The more the sunglasses wrap around and shield your

eyes and the skin around the eyes, the more protection you have.

• Sunglasses need to provide 99 to 100 percent UV protection.

• Sunblock is a must, including the skin around the eyes. • A broad-brimmed hat can add extra protection. If you have an existing eye condition like macular degeneration

or cataracts, protecting your eyes from the sun should be a top priority during the summer, she said.

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Heat emergencies fall into three categories of increasing severity:Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, and Heatstroke.

Heat illnesses are easily preventable by taking precautions in hot weather. Children, elderly, and obese people have a higher risk of developing heat illness. People taking certain medications or drinking alcohol also have a higher risk. However, even a top athlete in superb condition can succumb to heat illness if he or she ignores the warning signs. If the problem isn’t addressed, heat cramps (caused by loss of salt from heavy sweating) can lead to heat exhaustion (caused by dehydration), which can progress to heatstroke. Heatstroke, the most serious of the three, can cause shock, brain damage, organ failure, and even death.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:HeatCramps

• Sweating• Pain in arms, legs, and abdomen• Heat Exhaustion• Moist, pale skin• Fatigue and fainting

• Dizziness and lightheadedness• Headache and confusion• Nausea and vomiting• Rapid pulse and breathing

HeatStroke• No sweating• Dry, hot, red skin• Confusion/loss of consciousness

• Rapid pulse• Temperature over 103º F• Seizures

CAUSES:The following are common causes of heat emergencies:

• High temperatures or humidity• Dehydration• Prolonged or excessive exercise• Excess clothing• Alcohol use

• Medications, such as diuretics, neuroleptics, phenothiazines, and anticholinergics

• Cardiovascular disease

WHAT TO DO IN HEAT EMERGENCIES...FirstAid

1. Have the person lie down in a cool place. Elevate the person’s feet about 12 inches.

2. Apply cool, wet cloths (or cool water directly) to the person’s skin and use a fan to lower body temperature. Place cold compresses on the person’s neck, groin, and armpits.

3. If the person is alert, give cool water or sports beverages. It’s advisable to drink slowly and steadily, particularly if they are experiencing nausea.

4. For muscle cramps, give beverages as above, and massage and stretch affected muscles gently, but firmly, until they relax.

5. If the person shows signs of shock (bluish lips and fingernails, and decreased alertness), starts having seizures, or loses consciousness, call 911 and continue cooling procedures, as described above.

DONOT:•DONOTunderestimatetheseriousnessofheatillness,especially

if the person is a child, elderly, or injured.•DONOTgivethepersonmedicationsthatareusedtotreatfever

(such as aspirin or acetaminophen). They will not help, and they may be harmful.•DONOTgivethepersonsalttablets.•DONOTgivethepersonliquidsthatcontainalcoholorcaffeine.

They will interfere with the body’s ability to control its internal temperature.•DONOTusealcoholrubsontheperson’sskin.•DONOTgivethepersonanythingbymouth(notevensalted

drinks) if the person is vomiting or unconscious.PREVENTION:

•Wearloose-fitting,lightweightclothinginhotweather.•Restregularlyinacoolarea;seekshadewhenpossible.•Avoidstrenuousphysicalactivityinhotorhumidconditions.•Drinkplentyoffluidseveryday.Drinkmorefluidsbefore,during,

and after physical activity.•Beespeciallycarefultoavoidoverheatingifyouaretakingdrugsthat

impair heat regulation, or if you are overweight or elderly.•Becarefulofhotcarsinthesummer.Allowthecartocooloff

before getting in.•Avoidheavymealsandhotfoods.For more information on how to cope with the heat, ask your

Concentra health professional, or visit the CDC’s Web site at: www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/

ReferencesAuerbach PS. Wilderness Medicine. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby;

2001:240-316.DeLee JC, Drez Jr. D, Miller MD, eds. DeLee and Drez’s OrthopaedicSports Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders; 2003:763.

A Focus on Heat EmergenciesHealthy Tips To Stay Cool In Extremely Hot Weather

By: Concentra Urgent Care

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How to execute The Half Volley

In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to hit a forehand groundstroke, a two-handed backhand, one-handed backhand, forehand volley, the two handed backhand volley, and the serve. In this issue, I will give you instructions on how to execute the half volley, which is usually played between the base line and the net. The player is not close enough to the net to hit it on the air and/or does not have enough time to retrieve back to hit it on the top of the flight. The ball is usually hit right after it hits the ground. In these pictures student Camille Palafox demonstrates the proper form and technique. Photos by Charlie Palafox.

Step 1: The Split step: When the player realizes that she will have to play the ball right after it hits the ground, the player will stop and take the split step by bouncing off her toes at the same time and let her body lean forward to react to the ball. Both hands are on the racket so it can react to either move to the left or to the right. Eyes are focused on the incoming ball.

Step 2: The Back Swing: The secret of the half volley is to take the racket back early and have a short back swing. Also, it is critical to lay the wrist back slightly to allow for a good point of contact in front of the body. The player will then bend her knees and lunge forward to hit the ball as soon as it hits the ground. Notice the concentration of keeping her eye on the ball.

Step 3: The Point of Contact: As soon as the ball starts to rise, the player will make the contact with the ball and will aim to go away from the net person. Her eyes are focused on the point of contact and the left hand is still close the body for better balance. The left knee is still bent and the left toe is pointing toward the point of contact.

Step 4: The Finish: Once the ball leaves the racket, the left knee has now almost straightened up and the follow through is above the players’ head. This will allow the ball to go high over the net and will land deep toward the baseline. The opponent will have to back off to hit the next ball, or will also be forced to hit another half volley. The left hand is ready to hold the racket on the handle to anticipate the next shot, which probably will be the volley.

By USPTA/PTR Master Professional FernandoVelasco

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