November 2011 NEWS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF LAKELINE RANCH Volume 3, Issue 11
Lakeline ResidentsIf you have suggestions for our community, or if you
have a submission for the Lakeline Reader please submit to: [email protected]. Please put Lakeline Ranch in the subject line. This is our community. If you want to make it better, be part of the solution.
Hello Lakeline Ranch,As I write this we are getting some of the first drizzles
of the Fall. I am hoping that the much needed rain comes soon to help some of our landscaping and our yards that are very parched. Thank you to those who attended the annual HOA meeting, Board President, Patrick Williams was able to hear many homeowner concerns about the community. In particular some residents expressed a desire to develop the vacant lot on the east side of the subdivision. If you would like to participate in a committee to make recommendations for the development of this area, please email me at [email protected]. Unfortunately, we were unable to conduct any official business as we were not able to make quorum at the meeting. It is very important that we attend these meetings, and if you are unable to do so, then please sign over your proxy to an attending neighbor. Thank you to all who help make our community a better place to live.
The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up and I wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Respectfully, Robert HammerbachLakeline Ranch Board Member
OPEN ISSUESREPAIR THE FRISBEE GOLF COURSE
Tee boxes are in bad shape and signs are damaged and missingNOTES: Proposed as an Eagle Scout Project;
waiting for deals from the scout
PUT A SWING IN THE NEIGHBORHOODNOTES: Waiting on feedback from the committee heading this up
REPAIR BASKETBALL BACKBOARDSNOTES: Will replace with same material;
waiting on the quote to come in
POOL FURNITURE IS ALREADY COMING APART,NEEDS TO BE FIXED
NOTES: A homeowner volunteered tolook at it to see if he could repair them
REMOVE ADULT SWIM SIGNSNOTES: Neighborhood OK’d this; need to get them taken down
WORKING ON NEXT YEARS BUDGET
CLOSED ISSUESKEY CARD LOCKS FOR THE OUTSIDE BATHROOMS
At the annual meeting the neighborhood voted to leave the keysystem in place. Homeowners can request a key if they want one.
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Robert Hammerbach ------------------------Patrick Williams
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AUSTIN KINDERGARTEN STUDENT PICKED
NATIONAL POSTER CHILD!By Connie Ripley
Five year old Max Whitney, kindergarten student at Rutledge Elementary, is named the 2012 National Poster Child for Autism Speaks. Max’s picture was chosen from hundreds of entries by a New York advertising firm hired by Autism Speaks.
The announcement comes just as the Greater Austin Walk broke all goals and records for the local walk on the 24th with about 4,000 participants. The local Walk has thus far raised over $140,000 in support of Autism Speaks’ work, both locally and nationally, to increase awareness about the growing autism health crisis and fund innovative autism research and family services.
More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined, yet only 0.5% of the budget of the National Institute of Health goes to autism research. The research falls to private funding—like Autism Speaks, North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization. Children with autism are normally fixated on one or two things. Max loves car washes and tornados (after watching The Wizard of Oz). He has his own “Favorites” on the computer where he goes and “studies” car washes and tornados for as long as his parents will allow. (A timer is always set.)
Many children with autism have food allergies and extreme food preferences. Max has both. He is allergic to milk products and eggs. He is on a casein-free, egg-free diet with a big accent on organics. He will only eat foods that are tan. He loves chicken nuggets and breads that are egg and casein-free with an occasional bite of broccoli or avocado. Peanut butter, applesauce and banana are also high on his list. (His mother, Traci Whitney, purees carrots and spreads them under the peanut butter. She also purees tofu and white beans with casein-free butter to pour over pasta.)
Recent research has shown that the bodies of many children with autism are not able to rid their body of toxins and metabolize some of the vitamins and minerals they consume. Max has shown improvement with Glutathione, Methyl B12 and Folinate cream rubs and DMG orally, plus a super multi-vitamin.
Max is totally integrated into a normal kindergarten classroom with the help of an aide provided by the school district, Andrea Sour. His favorite time at school is “eating”. He eats almost the same thing every day. His least favorite is writing in his journal. He has great difficulty with fine motor skills and holding a pencil.
November through December is deer season in Texas. It is the best deer-watching season of the year. Late fall is the time of year when bucks have grown their antlers and fawns are on the move with their mothers. It is also the deer-mating season, known as the “rut.” During this season deer are most active and more likely to run and bolt, so it is a time of year to use extra caution in areas where deer are present.
Austin is one of very few large cities in Texas where you can still experience urban deer. Northwest and southwest Austin are home to most of our remaining neighborhood herds. Many area residents enjoy the deer’s charismatic presence and quiet beauty. Young parents report finding teachable moments in watching does care for their fawns, while for seniors interaction with the deer can be life affirming. Others simply value the opportunity to observe wildlife living freely as they go about such daily business as walking the dog or driving to work.
DeerAustin is a group of Austin neighbors and animal lovers who are committed to living compatibly
with urban wildlife and especially to protecting and preserving Austin’s urban deer herds. Visit us at www.DeerAustin.org. We are providing the following information that is helpful to keep in mind during deer season:• Always walk dogs on leashes. • Observe the speed limit. • Be extra cautious when deer or deer crossing signs
are present and when driving from dusk to dawn.To report an injured deer, call the Game Warden
at 389-4848 or Austin 311. To report a dead deer for pickup, call Austin 311. Be prepared to give the operator an address or otherwise be able to describe the location of the deer (for example, “Loop 360 just north of Spicewood” or “the intersection of Mesa and Greystone”). If you need additional help – email [email protected]. We hope you enjoy the fall season and the opportunity to interact with deer that is a part of what makes Austin a special place to live. Please take care, enjoy the wildlife, and Keep Austin Deered!
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Just Like Riding a Bikeby J. D. Hedges
You’re inspired. You just finished watching a local news segment on biking to improve health or reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and you can’t wait to get started. You head straight to your garage or attic, move boxes of Christmas decorations, and dig out that bike you found at a garage sale during your grunge days. You dust it off, pump up the tires, and take it for a spin. Ten minutes later it’s back behind the boxes, and you wonder why you’re still watching local news anyway.
Why don’t more adults ride bikes? The number one reason people give is comfort. “Biking hurts my back/knees/pride.” But the truth is, bike technology has come a long way since Huffy 10-speeds were the rage. You can buy a better bike now and enjoy it more than the bike you bought ten years ago, and the proof is at your local bike shop.
“A bike shop? What’s wrong with shopping for a bike on the internet?” you ask.
The answer: No physical feedback. Even the best 3D website can’t let you sit on a bike, and since that’s the whole point of the purchase, you might check in with your butt’s opinion on potential rides. But most importantly, the internet outlet store can’t guarantee that the bike you buy is put together properly and personally fits you.
A bike’s fit is the way it measures up between the saddle, handle bars, and pedals and should be complementary to the length
of your torso, legs, and arms. Getting a bike fit for you is the single best thing you can do to increase your joy of biking. And guess what? The professionals at your local bike shop can help you. I recommend visiting smaller bike shops over large stores with bicycle sections so that you get the personal attention you need. You’ll have questions about frames, components, and sizes, and need advice. You don’t want to feel rushed to make a decision.
Finding the right bike should be more like finding the right husband and less like buying impulse candy at the checkout lane. You’re going to be spending some intimate time riding your bike and it needs to fit right for you to get the most enjoyment out of the relationship. If you have an older bike, or if you’ve recently bought a bike from a department store, consider bringing it in to a bike shop to make sure it’s assembled properly and adjusted to fit you as best it can. The extra money will be worth it to know that the bike is assembled for the long haul and that it’s customized to fit you.
If you don’t own a bike that you love to ride, then get excited, because the bike of your dreams is out there waiting for you. Your dream bike, unlike your dream vacation, doesn’t need to jeopardize your budget, and a little investment in time and capitol can give you years of enjoyment.
North Austin Women’s
ConnectionNorth Austin Women’s Connection
would like to invite you to their annual
HOLIDAY FAIR LIVE& SILENT AUCTION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
11:30-1:00PM AT THE RIVERPLACE COUNTRY CLUB, 4207 RIVER PLACE BLVD, AUSTIN.
Get some great gifts for the holidays and help a great cause! Guest speaker, Carol Graves, author of children’s books will speak about “What’s Your Focus”. Cost is $15 payable at the door and includes lunch. Bidding begins at 10:30. For reservations, contact Nancy Gregor at 512-608-6686. Childcare available. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
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POSTMENOPAUSALBLEEDING COULD BE SIGNOF ENDOMETRIAL CANCER
After a woman goes through menopause, it is not normal for her to start bleeding again, said a gynecologic oncologist at Baylor College of Medicine. Most postmenopausal bleeding is caused by the thinning of the cervix; however, in some cases bleeding is a sign of endometrial cancer and should not be ignored, said Dr. Concepcion R. Diaz-Arrastia, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at BCM.
When caught in the early stages, endometrial cancer can be cured, Diaz-Arrastia said. However, there are few symptoms and no screening methods and often isn’t found until later stages. That’s why it is so important for women to be conscious of things that may be associated with the disease, like bleeding.
Endometrial cancer is the most common uterine cancer. It occurs in the endometrium or the lining of the uterus. More than 40,000 women are diagnosed with endometrial cancer every year in the United States. Women who are obese and/or have a history of irregular menstrual cycles have an increased chance of developing endometrial cancer, Diaz-Arrastia said. If you notice postmenopausal bleeding, contact your gynecologist and set up an appointment as soon as possible.
SYMPTOMS POINT TO DIABETESMaintaining a healthy weight, eating a
low-fat diet and exercising regularly can help prevent the onset of diabetes and the many side affects of the disease, according to doctors at Baylor College of Medicine. Those with a higher risk of diabetes should also have their blood glucose levels screened regularly.
RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES INCLUDE:
• Obesity• Sedentary lifestyle• Unhealthy eating habits• Family history and genetics• Increased age• High blood pressure and high cholesterol
A fasting glucose level of 70 to 100 mg/dL is considered normal, 100-125 mg/dL is considered pre-diabetes condition and 126 mg/dL or above indicates type 2 diabetes.SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES INCLUDE:• Frequent urination• Excessive thirst• Increased hunger• Weight loss• Fatigue• Lack of interest and concentration• Blurred vision• Vomiting and stomach pain
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