Round Rock Ranch - September 2011 by Peel, Inc.

ROUND ROCK RANCH

Official Newsletter for the Residents of Round Rock Ranch September 2011

Melissa Yehl, President One can’t help but feel the impending let-down as summer begins to wind down. Have any of you awakened in the mornings to the high school band practice? Of course, by the time you all read this, summer will mentally be over, school will be in session, and commute traffic will be at its’ worst again. On a bright note, the fence project will be complete, or pretty close to it. The summer social was a huge success! Thank you to our wonderful social committee, headed by the fabulous and fun-loving Sherrill Erwin! Thank you, Sherrill and crew, for all you do to keep Round Rock Ranch residents connected and meeting each other. We have received complaints about the amount of dog waste in the common areas. Especially concerning is the area where young kids are. Please be considerate of all residents, and don’t leave home without a scoop bag. It is our hope that the new school year will not bring a repeat of kids loitering in the park area near the Gattis pool. If you should see any behavior that is unacceptable, contact the RRPD at 218-5500. If the police don’t hear from us, they have no reason to believe anything is wrong. Help RRR stay safe. Summer-time shenanigans took place in the Sundrop pool. Several morning swims by residents were delayed due to pool chairs and chaise lounges being piled up in the center of the pool. Usually this handy work is not that of residents. The pool remains open past the start of school. We need to be vigilant and NOT allow entry to anyone who does not have a working key or no key at all. I hope everyone has a safe Memorial Day. Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.

Volume 1, Issue 4 GOT BROWN PATCHES? Are you watering and watering those big brown patches in your yard to no avail? You may have grub worms. Now is the time to be treating your yard for those pesky pests! Consult a professional or do it yourself with many products available at your local store.

City of Round Rock Summer Water Schedule Always water in the early morning or late evening. Hand watering may be done on any day. Residents address that end with an odd number: Water Wednesday and Saturday Residents address that end with an even number: Water Thursday and Sunday Residents are asked not to water on Mondays because it is the designated water plant recharge day.

Your ACC &You

By Lea Beth Munoz We have all had our new trash containers for about 7 months now. Most residents have come up with an acceptable plan to store their containers, a few have not. Along side the house, behind the A/C is not acceptable. Behind your fence line is. Shrubbery or Lattice work screening is not acceptable. An approved extension of your fence is. In front of your garage is not acceptable. Inside your garage is. Remember, we live in a community with deed restrictions because we choose to. Please adhere to the rules and regulations to help keep our neighborhood clean and our property values up. We are all in this together! Round Rock Ranch - September 2011

ROUND ROCK RANCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROUND ROCK RANCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS Melissa Yehl.............................................................. President 255-1671..............................president@roundrockranch.com Derek Kirby......................................................Vice President 731-5153........................................ vp@roundrockranch.com

EMAIL LIST FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Did you know that Round Rock Ranch has an email list to announce news affecting residents? If you want to be “in the know” about neighborhood events, police reports in the neighborhood, lost pets, and other important information, go to: http://www.roundrockranch.com/contact.html.

Jena Richards............................................................Treasurer 608-1523...............................treasurer@roundrockranch.com Khris Tuffentsamer....................................................Secretary 925-7322...............................secretary@roundrockranch.com Rich Denis................................................... Director at Large 251-6122................................ director@roundrockranch.com ENCLAVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE

Jennifer Smith.......................................................... President Rene Franco........................................................VP Treasurer Polly Middlebrook....................................................Secretary

HOA INFORMATION Round Rock Ranch HOA (Including Enclave) www.roundrockranch.com/contact Property Manager: PS Property Management Co., Inc. PO Box 7079 Round Rock, TX 78683 Phone: 512-251-6122 Fax: 512-251-3470 E-mail: psproperty@psprop.net Manager: Phyllis Starr-Johnson

NEWSLETTER INFO PUBLISHER Peel, Inc........................................................ 512-263-9181 Article Submission..................editor@roundrockranch.com Advertising................................ advertising@PEELinc.com

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ELECTED OFFICIALS U.S. SENATORS Kay Bailey Hutchison 512-916-5834 John Cornyn 512-469-6034 U.S. REPRESENTATIVE Dist. 31 John R. Carter 512-246-1600 STATE SENATOR Dist. 5, Steve Ogden 512-463-0105 STATE REPRESENTATIVES Dist. 52, Larry Gonzales 512-463-0670 Dist. 20, Charles Schwertner 512-463-0309 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Pct. 1, Lisa Birkman 512-244-8610 Pct. 3 Valerie Covey 512-943-3370 Pct. 4, Ron Morrison 512-238-2111 Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.

ROUND ROCK RANCH Immunizations: Not Just for Kids By- Concentra Urgent Care

Although most toddlers in the United States have received all recommended vaccines, many adults and adolescents have not. These missed vaccinations increase their risk for infection, hospitalization, death, and disease spread, and they contribute to the estimated $10 billion that is spent annually on vaccine preventable diseases in the United States. Evidence shows that currently approved vaccines are safe and effective. However, coverage rates for persons of all ages vary nationwide. Reasons cited include lack of health insurance, unfamiliarity with vaccine recommendations, limited access at physicians’ offices, or the perceived cost of vaccines. What you need to know is that obtaining recommended vaccines in a timely manner can prevent disease. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends the following immunization schedule for generally healthy adults and adolescents:

VACCINE

RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE

Influenza........................................................................ Yearly, especially if at risk Meningococcal...........One dose, age 11-12 or 13-18 if not previously immunized Tetanus-Diphtheria/Tetanus.... One dose, age 11-12, then booster every 10 years -Diphtheria-Pertussis Human Papilloma Virus............................. Three doses, age 11-26 (females only) Measles - Mumps - Rubella.................................................................................. ................... If born after 1956, one or two doses if never immunized up to age 65 Pneumococcal............................................................ One dose, at or after age 65 Varicella (chicken pox).Two doses if no prior infection or immunization received Zoster (shingles)........................................................ One dose, at or after age 60 Specific recommendations for individuals may vary depending on age, prior immunization history and the presence of other existing conditions; please see the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Web site at: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/ schedules/default.htm. For more information about immunizations and where to get them, contact your health care provider, your Concentra health specialist, or visit the CDC’s Web Site at: www.cdc.gov/vaccines.

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ROUND ROCK RANCH MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE NEWSLETTER By Derek Kirby

TIME MANAGEMENT TIP #37

If you really want to know the points of the article, skip to the synopsis. If you are reading because you are procrastinating some other task, read on. Ok. I don’t want to spread around the secrets of the HOA board…but I will. As a board member, depending on your position, or your people skills, the amount you are required to do varies. This also changes from month to month depending on what skill set you bring to the board. I consider myself to be fairly personable, but only after I’ve initially met someone. I’m not going to be the first person in line to shake hands and introduce myself. Different people approach life differently. I’ve accepted that. I generally take on too many tasks, then rush to complete them all because I procrastinate or under estimate how long something will take. However, I have found that a universal commonality (within the confines of the board, anyway)…no one looks forward to writing an article for the newsletter. Since we switched to PEEL, Inc. a few months ago, and went from quarterly to monthly publications, the requirement to come up with articles has also tripled. While I was President of the Association in 2010, I contributed 6 articles I believe – 4 of which were required under the President’s Report section. I did breathe a sigh of relief this year when I relinquished the responsibility of writing a newsletter article, along with the other responsibilities of being President. However, since we’ve switched to monthly publications, and Melissa is required to write at least twice as many articles as I had to, I kinda feel guilty. So, in order to gain some relief from the guilt, here is my article.

I have steadily maintained that I view myself as the benchmark for the lowest level of compliance on lawn care. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I don’t care, but at this stage in my life, my life operates on a philosophy I like to call “crisis management”. If those weeds aren’t screaming louder than one of the other 50 things on my to-do list (trust me, my wife challenged me on exaggerating and 53 to-dos were on paper in less than 5 minutes) then they simply aren’t going to be properly dealt with today. Optimism relating to the next time I cut the grass ALWAYS seems to be the way I reconcile my choice on why it’s okay to not do it this time. That being said, I give a good faith effort to keep the lawn mowed and edged. Sometimes I get caught up in other crises and the pressure starts to come from fear of receiving a notice from the inspector

while being on the board. We have vines that grow throughout the flowerbed, and they had started to take over the entire area. I came home from work one day and noticed the vines had been pulled form the shrubs. Thinking, wow, my wife has finally started to take an interest in the flowerbed we’ve discussed no less than a dozen times. While commenting on the neatness of the shrubs, I was informed that my wife had not in-fact pulled the vines out – it was my wife’s grandmother, who is 84 years old. She had been visiting for a couple of weeks, and presumably……Well, I’m out of time. I was planning to write at least 10 paragraphs with 3 segways, but again, I overestimated the amount of time to complete this task, so anyone reading will have to go to the synopsis for the intended point of the article. SYNOPSIS

• We need articles. Please write one and send to editor@roundrockranch.com • Pick up your trash, and any trash you see in the neighborhood – it does make you feel like you’re a better person for it • Pretend you’re the neighborhood inspector. Inspect your home and your yard. If you see a problem, don’t send a notice to the inspector, just fix the issues • Pretend you’re the neighborhood inspector. Inspect your neighbor’s home and yard. If you see a problem, please notify the inspector - inspector@ psprop.net • Remember the Alamo…Davey Crockett fought so that you could have a nice neighborhood

VOLUNTEERS The HOA runs on volunteers. Your talents and a little time can make a big difference. To volunteer, call any Board member or committee chairperson. 4

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ROUND ROCK RANCH HEALTH BRIEFS - SEPTEMBER Establishing a normal school routine can be hard for children of any age after the long lazy days of summer. Dr. James H. Bray, a family psychologist and associate professor of family and community medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, offers the following tips to help make going back to school a less stressful experience for children and parents. • Get kids into the school mode early. Many children have a summer schedule that includes staying up late and sleeping in. Kids need at least a week before school starts to get back into the school schedule. • Develop a plan. Doing things like buying supplies and clothes, and finding out about schedules and teachers in advance, rather than waiting to the last minute, helps reduce stress for parents and kids. • Talk with children about their fears and concerns and do some advance problem

EASE YOUR CHILD BACK INTO SCHOOL solving and planning.-Get involved with your child’s school by getting to know the teacher and discussing their expectations. • Talk to your children about what they want to accomplish and get out of their school year. Discuss their academic and social goals, but emphasize balance. BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST SHOULD INCLUDE EYE EXAM

Preparing for the start of a new school year? Remember to get a new backpack, paper and pencils, and get your children’s vision screened as part of their back-toschool checklist. “Poor vision can interfere with learning, school performance, participation in sports and other activities, as well as self esteem,” said Dr. Kimberly Yen, assistant professor of ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and an ophthalmologist at Texas

Children’s Hospital. Yen said if parents know that eye problems run in their family or if they suspect problems, it is especially important that their child receive eye exams regularly. All children should have their eyes examined, as part of their well-child check ups and children who exhibit no signs of visual problems should have their vision screened by age 3. Good eye care should also include wearing protective eyewear during sports activities. Children who play basketball, baseball and racquet sports are more susceptible to eye injuries. Sports goggles can significantly reduce the likelihood of potentially sight damaging injuries. Good vision not only helps children develop in the classroom, but it teaches them the life-long value of regular vision screenings. (Continued on Page 7)

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ROUND ROCK RANCH Health Briefs - (Continued from Page 6) STUDENT ATHLETES’ HEALTH STARTS OFF THE FIELD

Even though it is students who will be taking the field as extracurricular school activities begin, doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say parents play an important role in keeping their kids safe. Family health history, especially heart illnesses, is important information for doctors to know during an exam, said Dr. John Rogers, professor of family and community medicine at BCM. A certain type of heart murmur and rapid heart beats can be detected during a physical, but the exam can’t determine if past family members have heart problems or if anyone has died suddenly due to a cardiac problem. Being armed with that information helps doctors know whether the student-athlete should undergo an echocardiogram or ultrasound for a more in-depth examination. Parents’ knowledge of their child’s previous injuries can also be helpful. Teens may downplay an injury, because they don’t want it to prevent them from taking part in their favorite sport. However, a parent might remember lasting effects that will help doctors determine the severity of the injury. Rogers said other issues that cannot be detected during a physical are light-headedness or shortness of breath that is not proportionate to the exertion level of the activity. Parents should keep an eye out for these issues and let their doctor know at the time of the physical exam.

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TEENS BENEFIT BY MAKING TIME FOR BREAKFAST

Teens who start their day without breakfast are twice as likely to have diets low in iron - a shortfall that could be hurting their grades. “Breakfast supplies more than just the energy kids need to get through the morning,” said Dr. Theresa Nicklas, a professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. “Teens who eat breakfast are also two to five times more likely to consume at least two-thirds the recommended amounts of most vitamins and minerals, including iron." Iron-deficiency anemia has long been known to have a negative affect on behavior and learning. Eating breakfast has been linked to improved memory, grades, school attendance and punctuality in children. In addition, intakes of other vitamins and minerals, including zinc, calcium, and folic acid, are higher among breakfasteaters, while fat consumption is lower. “It’s important for parents to realize that the nutrients teens miss when they’re allowed to skip breakfast are rarely recouped during other meals,” said Nicklas, also a researcher at the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center.

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