Travis Country West - March 2012 by Peel, Inc.

Volume 7, Number 3 March 2012

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Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency? By Daniel Harvell

Thousands of dental emergencies, from injuries to a painful, abscessed toot‚ take place every day. Would you know what to do if your child broke a tooth or had a tooth knocked out while playing outdoors? What if you had a bad toothache in the middle of the night and couldn’t get to the dentist until the next day? Knowing what to do can lessen the pain and save a tooth that might otherwise be lost. Keep your dental office phone number and an emergency number where the dentist can be reached after hours with other emergency numbers, such as your family doctor, and fire and police departments. Some families post these numbers on the refrigerator or inside a kitchen cabinet door near the phone. Call the dentist immediately for instructions on how to handle a dental emergency. Toothache: Rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss or an interdental cleaner to remove any food or other debris that may be caught between the teeth. Never put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth. This could burn gum tissue. If the toothache persists, try to see the dentist. Don’t rely on painkillers. They may temporarily relieve pain but your dentist should evaluate the condition. Knocked-out (avulsed) tooth: Try to find the tooth! This may not be as easy as you think if the injury took place on a playground, basketball court or while skateboarding, so try to stay calm. Hold the Copyright © 2012 Peel, Inc.

tooth by the crown and rinse the root in water if the tooth is dirty. Don’t scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If it’s possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket while you head to the dentist. If that’s not possible, put the tooth in a cup of milk and bring it to the dentist. Time is critical for successful reimplantation, so try to get to your dentist immediately. Broken tooth: Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. Use cold compresses on the outside of the cheek to help reduce the swelling. Tongue or lip bites or wounds: Clean the area gently with a clean cloth and

apply cold compresses to reduce any swelling. If the bleeding cannot be controlled, go to a hospital emergency room or clinic. You may able to reduce bleeding from the tongue by pulling it forward and using gauze to put pressure on the wound. Objects caught between teeth: Try to gently remove the object with dental floss. Never use a sharp instrument to remove any object that is stuck between your teeth. If you cannot dislodge the object with floss, contact your dentist. Possible broken jaw: Apply cold compresses to control swelling. Get to the hospital emergency room immediately.

May your blessings outnumber The shamrocks that grow, And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go. ~ Irish Blessing Travis Country West Homeowner's Association Newsletter - March 2012

Travis Country West COMMITTEE MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cindy Gangstad ........................................................ President Dave Ruback...................................................... Vice President Dustin Williamson..................................................... Treasurer Julie Saft..................................................................... Secretary Tim Shelhamer............................................................ Director

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For information email: board@traviscountrywest.org

TCW COMMITTEES The neighborhood has started the following committees and we are

always looking for new volunteers. Please use the contact email for questions and volunteer opportunities. Social Committee.........................social@traviscountrywest.org Pool Committee............................ pool@traviscountrywest.org Landscape Committee........... landscape@traviscountrywest.org Newsletter Committee..........newsletter@traviscountrywest.org Architectural Committee..... architectural@traviscountrywest.org

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Travis Country West Is That A Fog Machine In Your Yard? by Jacob Johnson

Austin Water supplies water to customers at varying degrees of pressure due to elevation changes and differences in infrastructure. In cases of excessive supply pressure, the builder, plumber, irrigator or homeowner is tasked with regulating the pressure down to the optimum pounds per square inch (PSI). Water pressure inside a house should be around 65 PSI, but automatic irrigation systems are a different story. The typical pop up sprinkler head has an ideal operating pressure of around 35 PSI, yet many installed systems’ actual head pressure is much higher. If the actual head pressure exceeds the manufacturer’s recommendation, the end result is misting and distorted coverage. Misting is water that is being treated, pumped and paid for—only to waft away even on a still morning. Excessive misting in an irrigation system is considered

water waste within the City of Austin and can result in warnings and even citations. There are multiple ways to regulate pressure, but in cases where the entire system is operating at high pressure, it is a good idea to install a pressure regulating valve (PRV) on the irrigation mainline. This will not affect anything in the house, but will make the irrigation system more efficient meaning less water is needed to maintain the landscape. Bigger drops will hit the landscape, wear and tear on components will decrease and the system will have better spray patterns overall. Correcting high pressure in an irrigation system is a win, win, win scenario. Your landscape, irrigation system and pocketbook all benefit. In many cases a PRV can pay for itself within a couple of years. If you suspect your irrigation system is operating at high pressure, talk to

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Travis Country West Establishing Flexibility & Momentum for Resolutions By Mighty Human Performance and 4Fitness 4Health

Plenty has been written over the past months regarding the art of setting resolutions for 2012. By now, the initial excitement has diminished and the work continues. In any career there is a stage is called the ‘Implementation Phase.’ If you are still focused on implementing your goals, kudos to you! Studies show by mid February, gym participation declines and the resolutions of the New Year begin to be forgotten. For those still working on goals, here are a few suggested strategies: be flexible, establish momentum and celebrate small wins. BE FLEXIBLE Realize unplanned situations may arise. Try to avoid wasting energy getting frustrated

over situations you cannot control. Instead, use your creativity to find ways to support your fitness goals. For example, if you are unable to complete a 45 minute workout, consider a run/walk for 30 minutes followed by calisthenics. Research supports a broken down 30 minute workout, in increments of 10 minutes is beneficial. ESTABLISH MOMENTUM Let’s take Newton’s Law of Physics; an object in motion remains in motion…It takes less work to keep moving once you have some momentum. Take consistent steps to create a steady rhythm and to build confidence. This will make it easier to stay focused, make progress and work through any unforeseen challenges.

CELEBRATE SMALL WINS

Take time to celebrate those small moments that may seem insignificant but contribute to your fitness goals. Reward yourself for the small accomplishments. Take time to acknowledge, reflect and celebrate. After all, it’s your hard work and you know what you bring to the table when it’s all sweat and all heart. As always, we wish you balance, harmony, and Longevity. Be well be blessed. Hjalmar Perez is a freelance fitness presenter and in his spare time, he and his 3 month old Son enjoy researching biomechanics. Humberto Estrada is a fitness instructor and in his free time enjoys horseback riding and equine massage.

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Travis Country West RECIPE OF THE MONTH Clam Chowder INGREDIENTS

• 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 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. 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.

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! Enjoy $20 "All You!!Can Eat" St Louis Ribs ! Supporting Habitat!! for Humanity ! Cheer on your local High School as they compete in Rib!Eating Contest!"

Monday March 5th 6:30 - 9:00 PM

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Rib Eating Contest 7:30 - 7:45 PM

! Round Rock I-35: Round Rock High School ! 620 Four Points: Vandegrift High School ! 360 South: Westlake High School ! 183 North: Defending Champions Anderson High School

! Former Longhorns & current NFL players will serve as honorary “Rib Eating Coaches” ! Help local high school teams as they compete for the "Rudy's Golden Rib Trophy" for most ribs eaten! ! High school contest 7:30- 7:45 PM.

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