Prairie On The Creek - January 2014

THE HORIZON January 2014 Volume 3, Issue 1

The Official Newsletter for the residents of Prairie On The Creek

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THE HORIZON IMPORTANT NUMBERS EMERGENCY NUMBERS

EMERGENCY.................................................................911 FIRE.................................................................................911 Kyle Police Dept. (non-emergency).........512-268-3232 (24 hrs.)

Kyle Animal Control...................................... 512-268-8800 Seton Medical Center Hays............................ 512-504-5000 SCHOOLS - HAYS CISD

Susie Fuentes Elementary School................... 512-268-7827 Chapa Middle School..................................... 512-268-8500 Lehman High School...................................... 512-268-8454 Hays CISD...................................................... 512-268-2141

HOA BOARD MEETING Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Kyle Public Library, 550 Scott St., Kyle, TX Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have an item you would like discussed, please contact Alliance Association Management, Inc. at (512) 328-6100, or e-mail them at info@allianceonline.net

by Friday, January 10, 2014.

Please note future dates for 2014 HOA Meetings: Tuesday, April 8th Tuesday, July 8th Tuesday, September 23rd (Annual HOA Meeting) *Dates subject to change

UTILITIES

City of Kyle (water, sewer, refuse).................. 512-262-1010 CenterPoint Energy (gas)............................1-800-427-7142 To report gas leaks........................................1-888-876-5786 Pedernales Electric Cooperative..................1-888-554-4732 OTHER NUMBERS

Kyle Library.................................................... 512-268-7411 Kyle Post Office.............................................. 512-268-5541 Kyle Municipal Court..................................... 512-262-3994 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tawana Henderson................................................. President Amy Hunter.....................................................Vice President Beatrice Vela.............................................................Secretary Rey Sigala.................................................................Treasurer John Nice.................................................................Alternate COMMITTEES

OPEN.............................................. Social Committee Chair Kevin Covington.. Architectural Review Committee member Carolyn Harkins... Architectural Review Committee member HOA MANAGEMENT

Alliance Association Management 512-328-6100 www.allianceonline.net Jessica Hamilton........................................Property Manager For questions or concerns in your neighborhood contact our Property Manager at info@allianceonline.net.

NEWSLETTER INFORMATION Editor..........................................prairieonthecreek@peelinc.com Publisher, Peel, Inc........................................... 512-263-9181 Advertising.................................... advertising@PEELinc.com 2

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IMPORTANT DATES January 1, 2014 New Year’s Day Holiday January 14, 2014 HOA Regular Board Meeting January 20, 2014 MLK Holiday January 31, 2014 Chinese New Year

CITY OF KYLE EVENTS January 1, 2014 Polar Bear Splash (Kyle Pool, Gregg-Clarke Park) January 9, 2014 Kyle Public Library Board Meeting

SAVE THE DATES February 2, 2014 Groundhog Day February 12, 2014 Lincoln’s Birthday February 14, 2014 Valentine’s Day February 17, 2014 President’s Day & Washington’s Birthday February 17, 2014 Hays CISD Student Holiday Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

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COOK’S CORNER

Super Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Saturday Morning Coffee with Council Member Bellows-LeMense

Please join me for coffee and some conversation about our great city.

You can find me every first and third Saturday at the Casa Garcia's by the HEB from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Let's talk and see how I can be of better service to you and make our city an even better place.

INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2-3 lbs. chicken breast, raw 32 oz. chicken broth 10 oz. Rotel 4 oz. can of chopped green chile peppers 15 oz. Tex-Mex style enchilada sauce 10 oz. water 1 cube chicken bullion 1 tbsp. ground cumin ½ tsp. chili powder ½ tbsp. garlic, minced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped 1 cup onion, chopped 10 oz. pkg. frozen corn Tortilla chips

DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients, except tortilla chips, into slow cooker. Cover with lid and cook on Low setting for 8-9 hours. Remove chicken and shred then return to slow cooker.

Serve with tortilla chips and garnish with grated cheese and avocado slices.

NOTES: Frozen chicken can be used without prior defrosting.

You can adjust the spicy flavor of the soup using mild green chile peppers and mild Rotel or turn up the heat with some cayenne pepper!

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-PRIME, Your neighborhood property manager

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THE HORIZON Bulky and Brush Pick-Up Another part of the expanded residential service is large bulk and brush collection. Kyle residents can contact TDS once per year to have items such as furniture, appliances or bundled brush of up to 3 cubic yards (approximately the size of a washer and dryer) picked up at no additional charge.

To request bulky or brush pick-up contact TDS Customer Care at 1-800-375-8375.

Also, please contact Alliance Association at 512-328-6100 to advise them you are scheduled for bulky/brush pick-up so you will not be given a violation notice in case violation service is done during your scheduled bulky or brush pick-up time.

ABOUT KYLE Located in the heart of Central Texas, Kyle is a charming community situated between Austin and San Antonio.

IH-35 and MoPac Rail Line, sometimes called the "Backbone of America", are major transportation arteries that run through the middle of Kyle.

The City of Kyle was founded in 1880 by nearby settlers from the communities of Blanco and Mountain City.

Fergus Kyle, for whom the town was named, and the family of David Moore donated 200 acres of land for a town site when the International and Great Northern Railroad built a line from Austin to San Antonio. Lots were first sold in October 1880 at an auction held beneath a Live Oak tree at 204 Sledge Street. And thus the rich history and tradition of Kyle began.

Also in the late 1800's, Kyle was a major player in the cotton business. This area was also the "Gateway To Texas Ranch Country". By the late 1990's, Kyle was seeing a large increase in population and commercial development.

Kyle is now a booming community and home to thousands of citizens. Straddling I-35, eight miles north of San Marcos and 20 miles south of Austin, Kyle is the second largest city in Hays County. Approximately 60 miles north of San Antonio, 200 miles west of Houston and 250 miles south of Dallas, the community of Kyle enjoys a south central location convenient to most major population centers in Texas.

With a strategic location close to major highways, airports and rail, Kyle is a great community to live and conduct business.

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THE HORIZON A Focus on Resolutions Resolve to be a better you By: Concentra Urgent Care The New Year is a great time to make healthy lifestyle changes.

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, the most common resolutions focus on losing weight, getting fit, quitting smoking, and reducing stress. These are important themes that can reduce your risk of disease. Here are ways you can achieve your goals this year.

LOSING WEIGHT A weight loss of five to seven percent of your body weight can improve your health and quality of life. It can also help prevent weight-related health problems, like diabetes.

Changing your eating habits and increasing your physical activity are keys to successful weight loss and help to maintain optimal weight Do your Fall allergies have you feeling lousy? Experts say the best for the rest of your life. Create a plan for healthy eating and increased physical activity, while taking in fewer calories than you use. Your healthy way to treat hay fever is to limit your exposure to allergens.

• Stay indoors when pollen counts are high. During allergy season, eating plan should include: • Taking into account foods you like and dislike pollen counts are often part of local weather reports. Counts tend to • A focus on fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains be lower in the early afternoon and after a heavy rain.

• Consuming fat-free or low-fat dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, • Keep house windows closed, especially bedroom windows. Run the air conditioning when needed and avoid using window and attic fans. and milk • Protein sources such as lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts • Drive your car with the windows and external vents closed and • Avoiding saturated and trans fats such as animal fat, butter, and the air conditioning on. hydrogenated oils • Don’t hang clothes outside to dry where they can collect pollen.

• Staying away from foods high in sodium and added sugars Use the dryer instead.

HAY FEVER SUFFERERS

• Take a shower and wash your hair before going to bed at night. It will reduce pollen that accumulated during the day.

If these measures don’t improve your symptoms, consider taking an over-the-counter antihistamine medication. Be sure to consult your physician first if you are on other medications.

LET’S KEEP OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN If you have any unwanted mail, i.e. phonebooks, magazines, etc., please do not leave it on the ground at the mailbox.

Please dispose of it properly. Recycling them is great for the environment!!!

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For more information on weight management and improving nutritional practices, visit the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/ for_life.htm.

GETTING FIT Regular physical activity for at least 30 minutes each day, or broken up into several shorter periods of 20, 15, or 10 minutes, can help you lose weight, keep it off, and stay fit. It can also improve your energy and mood and lower your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.

Try some of these physical activities: • Walking (15-minute miles or 4 miles per hour) • Biking • Tennis • Aerobic exercise classes (step aerobics, kickboxing, dancing) • Yard work or house cleaning (gardening, raking, mopping, vacuuming) Taking the first step can be the hardest part. Start slowly, at a level that is comfortable for you and add activity as you go along. Sometimes, it helps to have a friend or activity buddy when you start out. It is recommended that adults get at least two and a half hours of moderate physical activity each week. Strengthening activities, such as pushups, sit-ups, or lifting weights, at least two days per week are also encouraged.

For more information on getting fit, visit the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports at http://fitness.gov/. Happy New Year from Concentra Urgent Care!

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THYROID CONDITIONS ON THE RISE IN THE U.S. Take this True/False Quiz to Learn More About the Thyroid

January is Thyroid Awareness Month Tired? Sluggish? Unexplained weight gain or weight loss? It could be your children wearing you out, or the natural effects of aging--or it could be a treatable condition caused by the thyroid.

Approximately 27 million Americans suffer from thyroid diseases, and the vast majority of them are women.

“We’re diagnosing more thyroid disease now than 20 years ago,” says Dr. Tira Chaicha-Brom, an endocrinologist with Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology.

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck that regulates metabolism. When it’s not working properly, the symptoms often mimic other conditions, and thyroid problems can go untreated.

Take this True/False quiz now to find out how much you know about the thyroid.

1. The symptoms of the two main types of thyroid disease are the same. T/F? FALSE: The two major types of thyroid disease are an overactive thyroid, called hyperthyroidism, and underactive thyroid, called hypothyroidism.

“If you have an overactive thyroid, you have an increased metabolism,” explains Dr. Chaicha-Brom. “You may have heart palpitations, excessive sweating, diarrhea, anxiety, insomnia, and even unexplained weight loss.”

The other type of thyroid disease – an underactive thyroid or hypothyroid – causes symptoms including fatigue, dry skin, unexplained weight gain, constipation, and increased sensitivity to cold.

2. Medication is the main treatment for thyroid disease. T/F? TRUE: The main treatment for hypothyroidism is thyroid medication. Levothyroxine, the medication used for hypothyroidism, is the third most commonly prescribed medication in the US. Hyperthyroidism can be treated with medication, surgery, or radioactive iodine.

3. Thyroid cancer is on the rise in the United States. T/F? TRUE: Not only is thyroid disease being diagnosed more often, thyroid cancer is on the rise. The American Cancer Society estimates that 60,000 new thyroid cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2013.

The chance of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer is now more than twice what it was in 1990. Some of this is due to increased detection with thyroid ultrasound, which can detect small cancerous thyroid nodules that might not have been found before.

4. Thyroid surgery is always necessary for thyroid nodules or lumps. T/F? 6

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FALSE: Thyroid nodules, (thyroid lumps or growths), are common and are often benign or non-cancerous and may not require removal. But nodules should be checked since thyroid nodules can sometimes be cancerous.

“Up to 40 percent of the population will have thyroid nodules at some time, and most are non-cancerous,” says Dr. ChaichaBrom. “The size of the nodule, how it looks on ultrasound, and the patient’s risk factors for thyroid cancer all determine how physicians treat the nodule.”

HOW DID YOU SCORE?

Don’t worry if you didn’t know all the answers. Not that many people understand this unusual gland. But it’s important to talk to your physician about any troubling symptoms. Not only do patients feel better after treatment, they also can prevent longterm damage to their bodies due to untreated thyroid disease.

Obesity, eye problems, heart disease, high/elevated cholesterol levels, and an enlarged and painful thyroid called a goiter may occur without treatment.

Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology helps people with a variety of health problems, including diabetes, thyroid disease, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis. Texas Diabetes was founded in 2001

by Thomas Blevins, M.D., and has grown to include seven physicians and locations in Northwest Austin and Round Rock. For more information, visit texasdiabetes.com or call 512-458-8400.

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