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Volume 8, Number 3 Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association

March 2012 www.DavenportRanch.org

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER

St. Patrick’s Day Facts 1. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, although he was born in Britain, around 385AD. His parents Calpurnius and Conchessa were Roman citizens living in either Scotland or Wales, according to different versions of his story. 2. As a boy of 14 he was captured and taken to Ireland where he spent six years in slavery herding sheep. He returned to Ireland in his 30s as a missionary among the Celtic pagans. 3. Legend has it that he used the native shamrock as a symbol of the holy trinity when preaching and brought the Latin alphabet to Ireland. 4. Miracles attributed to him include the driving of serpents out of Ireland. However, evidence suggests post-glacial Ireland never had any snakes in the first place. 5. Wearing green, eating green food and even drinking green beer, is said to commemorate St Patrick’s use of the shamrock - although blue was the original colour of his vestments.

7. Popular Irish toasts on St Patrick’s Day, include: may the roof above us never fall in, and may we friends beneath it never fall out. 8. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in America in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1737. Around 34 million modern Americans claim Irish ancestry. 9. It is believed that St Patrick died on March 17 in 461AD. It is a national holiday in Ireland, and on the island of Montserrat in the Caribbean, which was founded by Irish refugees. It is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a provincial holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland. 10. Dublin has a parade that attracts hundreds of thousands of people, while in Chicago the river is dyed green for a few hours. The biggest parade is normally held in New York, while the largest celebration in the southern hemisphere is in Sydney, Australia.

6. St Patrick was said to have proclaimed that everyone should have a drop of the “hard stuff” on his feast day after chastising an innkeeper who served a short measure of whiskey. In the custom known as “drowning the shamrock”, the shamrock that has been worn on a lapel or hat is put in the last drink of the evening.

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Davenport Ranch IMPORTANT NUMBERS

2012 DAVENPORT BOARD

DAVENPORT - CENTRAL WEST DISTRICT OF POLICE DEPT

President: Joe Thrash, Architectural Review...........jthrash@austin.rr.com Vice Presidents: Matt Matthews, Architectural Review..................................... .......................................................matt@mattmatthews.com John Soyring................................................john@soyring.net Larry Eisenberg................................ leisenberg@sbcglobal.net Nila Williams....................................nila@ameliabullock.com Treasurer: Don Neville..................................... dneville@reddwerks.com Secretary: Sybil Raney.......................................sybilraney@hotmail.com Association Manager Earline Wakefield............... earline.wakefield@goodwintx.com

NEW BAKER 4 DR SENIOR PATROL OFFICER Darrell Grayson .......................................... 512-947-5242 ..........................................Darrell.Grayson@ci.austin.tx.us EMERGENGY Police and Fire Emergencies.......................................... 9-1-1 Reports/Non-Emergencies................................................311 HOSPITALS South Austin Hospital (10 miles).................... 512-447-2211 901 W. Ben White Blvd Brackenridge hospital...................................... 512-324-7000 601 15th Street Seton Hospital (10.5 miles)............................. 512-324-1000 corner of 35th and Medical Pkwy - best choice for serious problems Children's Hospital of Austin (13 miles)......... 512-324-8000 I-35 and 15th Seton Northwest (10 miles)............................. 512-324-6000 11113 Research (183 N just past Braker) North Austin Hospital (8.5 miles)................... 512-901-1000 Mopac and Parmer Heart Hospital ............................................... 512-407-7000 3801 N. Lamar Urgent Care day and after hours: Austin Regional Clinic – FarWest.................... 512-346-6611 6835 Austin Center Blvd Poison Control............................................. 1-800-222-1222 ANIMAL CONTROL Envirocare Pest Control................................... 512-416-9191 Animal Pick up (dead animals) ...............................494-9400 Animal Control (pick up stray or injured)...............972-6060 Barking Dog ....................................................................311 UTILITIES Austin Energy Customer Service..................... 512-494-9400 Austin Water Utility........................................ 512-494-9400 Texas Gas Service Customer Service................ 800-700-2443 Time Warner Cable Customer Service............. 512-485-5555 Phone Payments.......................................... 512-485-6500 SBC 24-hr Info Line:................................... 1-888-294-8433 Residential Phone Ordering:..................... 1-800-464-7928 Residential Phone Repair:......................... 1-800-246-8464 MISCELLANEOUS Goodwin Management, Inc........................... 512- 502-7517 Abandoned Cars......................................................280-0075 Airport- A.B.I.A. Flight Info. .................................530-2242 Garbage Collection.................................................494-9400 Lost mailbox key, Jim Howe; jimhowe@cox.net......844-4222 Streetlight Problem .................................................505-7617 Street Signs: Bridge & Street, Sam West..................974-8775 Street Sign Replacement..........................................457-4885 Hazardous Waste ....................................................974-4343 2

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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION Goodwin Management, Inc 11149 Research, Suite 100 • Austin,Texas 78759-5227 Office 512 502-7526 • Cell: 512 470-5104 • Fax: 512 346-4873 PRESIDENT DAVENPORT RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER BOARD Meredith Landry...................................................tejas42@aol.com NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Peel, Inc............................................................. 512-263-9181

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Davenport Ranch WHERE TO FIND IT If you are looking for information about the Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association, here are some suggestions. The DRNA’s own website is www.davenportranch.org. Select Davenport Ranch N.A. If you do not have a login, contact admin@davenportranch.org. This is also where you may connect with the email group so that you can receive messages through the email blast about social events, alerts of suspicious activity and special meetings. You do not need a login to find basic documents and forms for DRNA. Go to www. goodwintx.com. Select Davenport Neighborhood from the list of communities and click “go”. On this site you will find the Restrictions, By-laws, Community Rules and forms for requesting architectural approval. You may also use this site to ask questions about your account. This portion of the site is open to the public so you may send your Realtors, builders and architects to this site to get information. You are reading this in the newsletter. The newsletter is another source of information for upcoming events and ongoing activities. We hope you are enjoying it. If you miss a copy you can go to www.peelinc.com to see current and past newsletters. ANNOUNCING A NEW CONTACT POINT: If you want to be notified of Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association Board Meetings, go to www.boardmeetingnotices.com. On this site you may subscribe to the Board meeting notices. This does not replace your email blast and is used for Board meeting announcements only. Earline J. Wakefield Property Manager

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COMMUNICATING WITH

THE MASTER ASSOCIATION

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The Davenport Ranch Master Association is an administrative association made up of representatives of each of the eleven subassociations in Davenport Ranch. As such, it does not provide services to the general membership such as a newsletter or web site. When the Master Association has information to share, it does so through the designated representatives or management companies who may distribute the information to their members. That is how we have tried to get the word out about the patrol arrangements with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, coyote updates and firewise activity.. Of course, the general membership may contact Goodwin Management, Inc. at any time to get information on their personal accounts, Hidden Park keys or any other business that they have with the Master Association. Earline J. Wakefield Property Manager

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Davenport Ranch ORAL HEALTH UPDATE IT MAY NOT BE “JUST A TOOTHACHE”.

Going to the dentist may not be on the top of your To Do list, but if you’re experiencing dental pain, a trip to the dentist may be just what you need. If you have a toothache that lasts more than one or two days, you notice swelling around a tooth, bleeding, or experience severe pain or fever, it’s time to make an appointment with the dentist as soon as possible. A thorough examination and diagnosis is important to prevent more serious complications to your teeth, jaw, and gums. Dental decay and gum disease are progressive in nature. Early diagnosis is essential to a quicker and easier treatment.

THERE ARE SEVERAL CAUSES OF DENTAL PAIN, INCLUDING:

• Tooth decay affecting the enamel and the dentin, or inner layer of the tooth • Tooth abscess caused by severe tooth decay or a trauma causing an infection at the root of the tooth or between the gum and tooth • Damage to existing fillings due to pressure from chewing, grinding, or clenching • Teeth grinding that causes fracturing, loosening, and excessive wear • A fractured tooth from a traumatic dental injury • Infected gums as a result of gingivitis or gum disease (periodontitis)

During your exam, your dentist will typically ask about the nature of your dental pain, when it started, and if anything makes it better or worse. Then, your dentist will conduct a physical examination of your mouth, teeth, gums, jaws, tongue, and throat. X-rays and other tests may be recommended, depending on what the dentist suspects is causing your toothache. Once your dentist has determined the cause of your dental pain, you will be presented with treatment options. If a cavity is causing your pain, a simple filling may do the trick. However, if there is an infection that has spread to the tooth’s nerve, a root canal may be necessary. An antibiotic may also be prescribed if you have swelling of the jaw or a fever. DENTAL PAIN IS PREVENTABLE!

Because most toothaches are caused by decay, practicing good oral hygiene is the easiest way to prevent dental pain. This includes brushing and flossing every day and visiting your dentist for professional cleanings and checkups on the schedule determined by the Dental Hygienist. In addition, eating a healthy, balanced diet that is low in sugar will not only help you prevent cavities but will improve your body’s overall health. Submitted by Dr. Flury

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Davenport Ranch SHRED DAY 2012

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With the increased awareness of identity theft, it is more important than ever to carefully dispose of personal records such as credit card statements and checking account records. ARMA, the Financial Fitness of Greater Austin and Austin Resource Recovery Department are sponsoring a free “Shred Day.” Mark you calendar for Saturday, May 19, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Austin High School parking lot. Households can bring up five boxes of paper records for shredding. Box size should not be larger than 24” X 24”. Mobile shredding trucks will be on site to shred all materials. Please make sure your records are paper only (no hard plastics, no plastic bags, electronic media or three-ring binders) and are not wet or moldy. In lieu of a fee – monetary donations will be accepted for the Capital Area Food Bank. Last year, the event shredded over 83,500 pounds of material and collected 302 pounds of food and over $7,100 for the Capital Area Food Bank. All of the shredded material and cardboard boxes were recycled. For more details regarding the free household shredding, e-mail Jannette.goodall@austintexas.gov or call 974-9045.

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Davenport Ranch River Place Student Theatre River Place Student Theatre proudly invites you to attend THE children’s musical performance of the year--Guys and Dolls Jr., a play by MTI. Based on Damon Runyon’s short story “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown,” Guys and Dolls is a fable of New York’s fabulous Broadway in the 1950’s. The plot involves a certain Broadway citizen by the name of Nathan Detroit, who maintains the “Oldest Established Permanent Floating Crap Game in New York.” Seeking a location for his latest high-stakes game, Nathan has an opportunity to rent out the Biltmore Garage, but he needs $1,000 to do so. He decides to extract the money from high-rolling Sky Masterson, known for his willingness to bet on anything. Nathan wagers that Sky will not be able to talk the virtuous Salvation Army Sergeant, Ms. Sarah Brown into going on a date with him to Havana. While Sky goes to work on Sarah, Nathan endeavors to fend off his girlfriend Miss Adelaide, who has developed a psychosomatic cold because of her frustrating 14-year engagement to the slippery Mr. Detroit. Thanks to some fast finagling, Sky is able to take Sarah on the date to Havana. By the time they’ve returned to New York, Sky and Sarah are in love, but their passion cools off abruptly when Nathan, unable to secure the Biltmore garage, attempts to use Sarah’s mission as the site of his crap game. Can Sky convince Sarah that he had nothing to do with a crap game in the mission or will he loose her forever? Will Nathan be able to keep Adelaide

at bay long enough to save the game or will Adelaide refuse to wait any longer to tie the knot? Come find out for yourself on March 2nd and 3rd at the Church at Canyon Creek. The score includes favorites like “If I Were a Bell,” “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” “Adelaide’s Lament” and “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat” as well as many other classics! Don’t miss out on this great play, bring the whole family to enjoy elementary school students of all ages singing, dancing and acting out this favorite movie adaptation. Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Adapted for the stage by Abe Burrows & Jo Swerling. Based on the book: The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown by Damon Runyon. TICKETS, SHOW TIMES AND LOCATION

Performances are at The Church at Canyon Creek located at 9001 F.M. 620 North in Austin Friday, March 2nd at 7:00 PM and Saturday, March 3rd at 7PM. Tickets purchased online in advance are just $10.00 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets purchased at the door are $12.00 for adults and $6 for children. To purchase tickets online please go to www.riverplacestudenttheatre.org/RiverPlaceStudentTheatre/ Online_Store.html. More information about River Place Student Theatre can be found at RiverPlaceStudentTheatre.org.

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Davenport Ranch RECIPE OF THE MONTH Clam Chowder INGREDIENTS

Place diced salt pork in 2 qts. simmering water. Boil slowly 5 mins. Rinse and drain. Saute slowly with butter for several minutes, until pork begins to brown. Stir in onions. Cover and cook slowly 8 to 10 minutes, until tender & translucent. Blend in crackers. Set aside. Drain clams, saving liquid. Add enough water to make 4 cups. Pour over onions. Add potatoes and bay leaf. Simmer, loosely covered, for 20 minutes.

• 2/3 C diced salt pork • 1 T butter • 3 C diced onions • 3/4 C common crackers • 1 can clams • 3 C diced potatoes • 1 bay leaf • 3 C milk or Half & Half • salt & pepper

Chop clams. Stir into soup along with milk. Bring to just below the simmer point. Salt & pepper.. (Allow chowder to season several hours or overnight.) Bring to just below the simmer point before serving. Don’t boil - this will make clams tough.

Enjoy!

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