Wood Glen - February 2014 by Peel, Inc.

Wood Glen

Official Publication of the Wood Glen Property Owners Association

February 2014 - Volume 8, Issue 2

HOWDY WOOD GLEN! Winter weather in Texas is always so interesting. It can be in the 70’s one day and freezing the next, and if you wait another day or two it could be back in the 70’s. I remember several years ago, we were in Corpus Christi visiting my in-laws for Christmas and it snowed Christmas Eve. My daughter was so excited Christmas morning when there was snow on the ground. All the snow melted by the afternoon, but it was fun while it lasted. As of mid January, I haven’t seen any snow this year, but with some of the dry cold fronts we have had, there have been plenty of days where it has been near freezing in the morning, in the 70’s in the afternoon, and back to near freezing the next night. With the success we had with sponsorships of events last year, we have decided to expand the sponsorship plan. This year, we have multiple sponsorship opportunities including a primary and 2-3 secondary sponsors for each of our quarterly events, website sponsors, and a Holiday lights sponsor. If you have or know a business that may be willing to be a sponsor for Wood Glen, please have then contact me at dschell@gmail.com or 979.229.3591 to get more information. We have started the replacement of the remaining fence along Creek Bend. After the fence is replaced, there will be a delay before the stain can be applied as the wood dries out. Once the new fence is ready to stain, we will also have some parts of the fence

along Plantation cleaned and re-stained where the irrigation has bleached out some of the color. Hopefully, by the time this newsletter reaches you, we should be very close to having the staining finished. Also, we are moving forward we repairs to several sections of the rock wall. At the end of December, the Board got together and inspected the rock wall identifying which sections were of highest priority. I expect that work on the rock wall will occur sometime in February or March. As you take your pets for a walk, either along the sidewalks or through the greenbelt, please pick up after them if they go to the bathroom. There are elevated trash bins conveniently located at several of the trailheads for disposal. Round Rock city ordinances make it unlawful to allow animals to defecate in public areas or private property other than your own, unless the feces is immediately removed and disposed of (Article VI, Section 8-137). Remember to sign up for the website and email list at http://www.woodglen.org if you have not already done so. Due to the publishing schedule not everything can make it into the newsletter. The email list and the website provide us with ways to communicate information in a more timely manner, and includes updates on social events and other happenings in the neighborhood. -- David Schell

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Wood Glen BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: David Schell................................ dschell@gmail.com Vice President: Matt Baker........... matthewbakerpe@gmail.com Treasurer: Wayne Solum.............................. wsolum@juno.com Secretary: Lela Solum..........................lelasolum@austin.rr.com Section 1: OPEN POSITION................................................... Section 2: Prashant "Nat" Nadkarni........... nat_carni@dell.com Section 3: Bob Hill..................................bobhill64@gmail.com Section 4: David Schell................................ dschell@gmail.com Section 5: OPEN POSITION................................................... Section 6: Matt Baker................... matthewbakerpe@gmail.com Section 7: Wayne Solum.............................. wsolum@juno.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Modifications: Sam Myers ....................................... slmyers58@earthlink.net Pool/Amenity Center/Landscaping / Greenbelt: Karen Fischer...............................................kfischer4@att.net Social Events: Gloria Gomez......................... gloriasproductions@gmail.com Communications: Bob Hill................................................bobhill64@gmail.com Ant Bait Control Program: Leslie Myers..........................................myersls@earthlink.net Welcome Committee: David & Elaine Lloyd.............................Lloyd1111@aol.com

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NEWSLETTER INFO Editor Bob Hill............................................ bobhill64@gmail.com Publisher Peel, Inc........................ www.PEELinc.com, 512-263-9181 Advertising........advertising@PEELinc.com, 512-263-9181

G N I M O C UP EVENTS FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING

Residents are encouraged to attend to see what is going on behind the scenes and to let us know your concerns. February 18, 2014 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm TBD

SPRING GARAGE SALE

Just in time for Spring Cleaning, sell some of the stuff that has been filing up your garage, attic, closets or wherever. March 8, 2014

SPRING FESTIVAL

Come out and visit with your neighbors while the kids hunt Easter Eggs. April 2014

For more information about upcoming events or our sponsors, please visit http://www.woodglen.org. If you are interested in sponsoring future Wood Glen Events, please contact the David Schell at dschell@gmail.com.

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KISSING BUGS Triatomine bugs, also known as kissing bus, reduviid bugs and cone-nose bugs, are almost an inch long with elongated cone-shaped heads. The body is grayish-brown with a wide abdomen that has flattened sides. The flattened sides of the abdomen stick out beyond the wing margins and are marked with red, orange or yellow stripes. Nymphs (immatures) look similar to adults, but lack fully developed wings. Adults are capable of flying and are attracted to lights at night. The insects can be drawn towards the house by leaving outside lights on at night. Once inside, they will find a host and feed at night. After engorging themselves, they move away from the host to hide in cracks and crevices during the day. Outside, the bugs can be found in animal bedding or nests such as doghouses, chicken coops or rodent nests. Bites are often not felt at first, but can lead to itching, swelling and redness. Some people are allergic to the chemicals injects by the insect while feeding and for some may lead to an anaphylactic reaction. Some Triatomine bugs can carry the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi which can cause Chagas disease in humans, dogs and other small mammals. T. cruzi, a protozoan is transmitted via the insect’s feces when it is scratched into a wound or rubbed into a mucous membrane. Immediate (acute) symptoms of Chagas may be swelling of the face (especially the area around the eye), swelling of other areas of the body, moderate to high fever about two weeks following the bite and disturbance of the heart rhythm. Treatment is available during the acute phase, so see a physician as soon as possible if you suspect Chagas. To reduce the chance of Triatomine bugs entering the home, work on excluding them. Some of the following may help to seal the home to keep the bugs outside. • Prune trees and shrubs so they do not touch or overhang the house

• Do not stack firewood or other items against the house • Install weather stripping around loose fitting doors and windows- if you can see daylight around a door during the day, then the weather stripping should be replaced • Block weep holes in brick or stone façade homes with copper mesh • Use stainless steel mesh wire to block access points in the attic (i.e. vents) • Keep window screens in good repair • Turn off outside lights at night. If that is not possible, use “bug bulbs” that have a wavelength less attractive to insects.

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Cheers for Children

WINE, BOURBON, AND FOOD TASTING Northwest Austin Circle of Friends presents our 15th annual Cheers for Children wine, bourbon, and food tasting, benefiting Dell Children’s Medical Center and the Texas Child Study Center Endowment. This fun event features premier wines, select bourbons, delicious cuisine from local restaurants, and live music, all included in the ticket price,

as well as live and silent auctions with unique and tempting items. Returning for the 2nd year at this fun venue, the Roger Beasley Maserati showroom adds an extra level of excitement! All proceeds benefit Dell Children’s Medical Center and are 100% matched by a generous donor. Age 21 and older only.

February 22, 2014, 6:30pm

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Host an international exchange student through Ayusa. Learn the true heart and soul of a culture!

Ayusa is a non-profit high school foreign exchange student organization. We welcome teenagers from over 60 countries worldwide and provide host family placement and ongoing supervision for 5 and 10 month academic programs. These exceptional young people look forward to a warm bond of friendship with your family and a rewarding cultural exchange. Host families are asked to • provide meals • provide a bedroom either shared or private. Students pay for all other personal expenses while in the U.S.

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Ayusa is currently accepting applications for the 2013/2014 program year. Visit our website to fill out your online application – the schools in our area have limited spots available for exchange students, so act now! All across the world, Ayusa students are eagerly awaiting their host family placement. Please call today and begin the adventure of a lifetime! Visit our website at www.ayusa.org or call us at (888) 5529872. You can also contact our local representative Vicki Odom at vodom@ayusa.org or call 832-455-7881 for more information as well.

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