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SEPTEMBER 2014

VOLUME 7, ISSUE 9

TWIN CREEKS Neighborhood Watch 2012 was the first year that TCNW participated in Travis County National Night Out. We have since had really great turn outs on many streets and are looking forward to increasing participation year after year! You may meet some of your neighbors that you have lived next to for years and have never met. It is a great time to see all the children playing together as their families share pot luck dinners with one another. What is your street doing this year to celebrate National Night Out? Do you have some ideas or suggestions? If so, please feel free to contact your Block Captain with ideas you might have to contribute for the event. All ideas and suggestions are welcomed! Be on the lookout for an e-mail from your Block Captain regarding this event.

SAFETY TIP FOR SEPTEMBER SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 7TH, 2014 @ 6PM, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT National Night Out, or “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” first took place in 1984 in 23 states as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. It was meant to send a message that neighborhoods are organized & taking a stand against crime. Since inception, people everywhere were asked to turn their front porch lights on and keep them on throughout the evening, for this night only. This tradition is still recognized and practiced by neighborhoods across America.

EVERY neighbor should report EVERY crime, EVERY time! Report all criminal activity promptly to the Travis County Sheriff's Office. If local law enforcement does not know that crimes are occurring in our area, they will not know where to focus their patrols. In the case of an active emergency, always call 911. If your concern is not an emergency, please contact the Travis County Sheriff at (512) 974-0845, option #3.

WELCOME NEW BLOCK CAPTAINS We would like to take this opportunity to welcome our newest Block Captains. Having residents who are willing to step-up and volunteer are what make our Neighborhood Watch program successful. Thank you! (Continued on Page 4) Twin Creeks Homeowner's Association Newsletter - September 2014

TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE BOARD OF DIRECTORS President.............................................................. Ross Burns Vice-President..................................................Brandon Lind Secretary...................................................... Brian Dougherty Treasurer....................................................... Deb Hackbarth Director.............................................................Bruce Roach

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CICADA KILLERS Large wasps flying low over the lawn can be a common, and sometimes frightening, sight at this time of year. Things can get alarming when those wasps become territorial and fly around your head until you leave the area. These wasps are usually accompanied by holes in the yard or flower beds that are surrounded by small piles of dirt. The wasps are cicada killers and aren’t anything to panic over. Cicada killers are about 1 ½ inches long with a reddish-brown head and (top) Hole created by a cicada thorax and an abdomen killer. (bottom) Cicada killer. that is black with yellow markings. Wings have a rusty tinge. The males can be aggressive and buzz near people, but males are unable to sting. Females are capable of stinging but are rarely aggressive towards humans or animals. Females dig burrows in the ground and use these burrows as nesting areas. Females sting and paralyze cicadas, take them back to the burrow and then lay an egg upon it. When the egg hatches, the larvae feed upon the cicada provided. Cicada killers usually do not warrant any control methods. They are actually beneficial insects that help to reduce populations of cicadas. If you feel that you must do something to manage them, you can sprinkle insecticidal dust around the opening of the burrow. For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512.854.9600. The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service or the Texas A&M AgriLife Research is implied. Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE (Continued from Cover) • Beth & Jerry Taliaferro, 2700-2726 Grand Oaks Loop, The Reserve • Katherine Greaney, 2814-2908 Grand Oaks Loop & Granite Basin Ct - The Reserve • Gena Girardeau, Danciger, The Enclave

BLOCK CAPTAIN POSITIONS STILL NEEDED We’ve had some turnover and now have several streets without Block Captains. Contact the Twin Creeks Neighborhood Watch Chairpersons, Brian & Shannon Tweedt, at tweedts@ gmail.com to discuss volunteering. Block Captains for the following streets are needed: The Canyons: Copford Ln The Gardens: 2500’s Farleigh Ln The Overlook: Aldworth Dr & Farrington Ct The Park: Tattler Dr The Reserve: 2900’s Grand Oaks Loop, Hidden Hills Ln, Millstream Dr, Rocky Top, Shadow Canyon Dr, Sugar Maple Ct & The Condos.

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A FOCUS ON BACKPACK SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR FAMILY Wear both straps

The use of one strap causes one side of the body to bear the weight of the backpack. By using two shoulder straps, the weight of the backpack is evenly distributed. Wear the backpack over the strongest mid-back muscles

Pay close attention to the way the backpack is positioned on the back. It should rest evenly in the middle of the back. Shoulder straps should be adjusted to allow the child to put on and take off the backpack without difficulty and allow free movement of the arms. Straps should not be too loose, and the backpack should not extend below the low back. Lighten the load

Keep the load at 10%-15% or less of the child’s body weight. Carry only those items that are required for the day. Organize the contents of the backpack by placing the heaviest items closest to the back. Some students have two sets of books, so as not to have to carry the heavy books to and from school. Proper backpack usage

While a backpack is still one of the best ways to tote homework, an overloaded or improperly worn backpack gets a failing grade, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Improper backpack use can cause injury, especially to children with young, growing muscles and joints. Injury can occur when a child, in trying to adapt to a heavy load, uses harmful postures such as arching the back, leaning forward or, if only one strap is used, leaning to one side. According to physical therapists, these postural adaptations can cause spinal compression and/or improper alignment, and may hamper the proper functioning of the disks between the vertebrae that provide a shock absorption. A too-heavy load also causes muscles and soft tissues of the back to work harder, leading to strain and fatigue. This leaves the back 6

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more vulnerable to injury. A heavy load may also cause stress or compression to the shoulders and arms. When nerves are compressed, the child may experience tingling or numbness in the arms. What to look for in a backpack

Physical therapists recommend the following features when selecting a backpack: • A padded back to reduce pressure on the back and prevent the pack’s contents from digging into the child’s back • A waist belt to help distribute some of the load to the pelvis • Compression straps on the sides or bottom of the backpack that, when tightened, compress the contents of the backpack and stabilize the articles • Reflective material so that the child is visible to drivers at night The results

Worn correctly and not overloaded, a backpack is supported by some of the strongest muscles in the body: the back and abdominal muscles. These muscle groups work together to stabilize the trunk and hold the body in proper postural alignment. How a physical therapist can help

A physical therapist can help you choose a proper backpack and fit it specifically to your child. Children come in all shapes and sizes, and some have physical limitations that require special adaptations. Additionally, a physical therapist can help improve posture problems, correct muscle imbalances, and treat pain that can result from improper backpack use. Physical therapists can also design individualized fitness programs to help children get strong and stay strong – and carry their own loads. For more information on backpack safety, visit the American Physical Therapy Association at www.apta. org. Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

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INJURY PREVENTION IN YOUNG ATHLETES By Brett Neilson and Mike McTague, Doctors of Physical Therapy Orthopedic Certified Specialists

As another fall sports season approaches, a major goal of the coaches, trainers, and parents is keeping the athletes healthy and contributing to their respective sports. However, injury is inevitable and part of the game. Pediatric athletes present with a variety of injuries, the most common being the overuse type like Osgood-Schlatter disease and stress fractures. These injuries occur due to excessive stress placed on bone, muscle and tendon tissue that are constantly growing and not always at the same rate. Risk factors for these injuries include asymmetry in joint flexibility/ mobility and muscle strength, impaired balance, training and recovery errors, and previous injury. There is potential for many overuse injuries to be prevented by knowing and following a few simple principles. Pre-participation physical exams can be helpful for identifying many of the risk factors mentioned previously. It is recommended that these exams should include at minimum an assessment of joint mobility and flexibility and muscle strength and flexibility, as well as a thorough review of the past medical history to determine if the student is even appropriate for athletics. Recently, functional screening tools have been developed to reveal asymmetries and imbalances during basic movement patterns that are the foundation for many of the movements required during sport. Training and conditioning play a major role in injury prevention as well. The term “cultural deconditioning” has been coined recently to describe the decrease in physical activity in our youth that has coincided with an increase in video game and computer use. So when the offseason ends and it’s time to get out and enjoy

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the 105 degree Texas heat, the body is not ready to stand up to the stresses suddenly placed on the body. A way to combat this is to promote an active, healthy lifestyle by putting down the Xbox controller and spending more time outside, taking part in offseason conditioning camps, or participating in local fitness classes. A guideline known as the “10% rule” has also been developed to allow student athletes to transition back into sports activities. The idea is that the amount of training time, distance, repetitions, or load should not be increased by greater than 10% per week. For example, if a student is running 10 miles per week, they should not run more than 11 miles in the following week. Knowing the signs and symptoms of overuse injuries is paramount. They are all too often written off as “growing pains” and are allowed to increase in severity, resulting in extensive time away from sport during the recovery process. Common signs and symptoms include pain that is persistent in nature, takes longer than usual to resolve, visible swelling, tenderness that can be localized to one area, and/or require interruption of normal athletic activities. Finally, having an open-line of communication between the coaches, trainers, other health care professionals, parents, and athletes is imperative in injury prevention. Lack of or inconsistencies in the transfer of information between any of these parties can result in delayed access to proper prevention or treatment techniques and keep the athlete from performing at the highest possible level.

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NatureWatch

RESIDENT RAPTORS By Jim and Lynne Weber

Raptors, or birds of prey such as eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls, at only 3 pounds. When courting, these raptors put on an amazing are often birds that migrate in the spring and fall, but there are some aerial display, in which they soar in wide circles at a great height. species that remain in central Texas year round. The most common The male will repeatedly dive steeply then shoot up again, and as he are the Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), Red-shouldered Hawk approaches the female from above, he will extend his legs and touch (Buteo lineatus), and Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway).   her briefly. When their talons clasp, they plummet in spirals toward ional Center Parkway, San Rafael, CA 94903 • 800.505.4150 • 415.924.8722 fax The most common hawk in North America, red-tailed hawks are the ground before pulling away. Usually mating for life, red-tailed often seen soaring above open fields or perched on highway utility hawks have been seen hunting as a pair, guarding opposite sides of poles eyes fixed on the ground to catch the movement of any potential the same tree to catch squirrels.    Another common hawk in our prey. Most red-tailed hawks are rich brown above and pale below, area is the Red-shouldered Hawk, which is a medium-sized hawk with broad, rounded wings and a short, wide tail. On mature adults, that prefers riparian habitats over open fields. It has barred reddishthe tail is pale below and cinnamon-red above, and on young birds, peachy underparts and a strongly black and white banded tail, with the tail is alternating bands of brown and cream. These hawks often reddish shoulders and wing linings. In flight, these raptors can be have a streaked belly and on the underside of their wings, a dark identified by the pale crescent near their wingtips. Considered a bar extending from shoulder to wrist. Red-tails can be deceiving, hawk of the forest, this bird frequents creeks, rivers, and swamps, however, as they can exhibit a wide variety of plumages. and hunts prey ranging from mice to frogs and snakes.   Red-tailed hawks are amazingly adapted for life in the air. While Red-shouldered hawks return to the same nesting territory year one of the largest birds you'll ever see at up to 19 inches long with after year, often rebuilding the previous year's nest. The male will a wingspan topping out at 42 inches, the biggest females weigh in enact a 'sky dance' as a mating display, where he soars while calling,

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then making a series of steep dives toward the female, climbs back up in wide spirals before rapidly diving to perch on the female's back. By the times they are five days old, nestling Red-shouldered hawks can shoot their feces over the edge of their nest, making the rearing job much easier for their parents.    The Crested Caracara is a raptor in the falcon family, and is considered a tropical version of a vulture that reaches the United States only in Texas, Arizona, and Florida. Often seen at carrion along with black and turkey vultures, it is a bird of open grasslands. A large, long-legged bird, the caracara has a black

body, pale neck, faint barring on the upper back and chest, and a black cap with a short crest. Its' tail is white-based with a wide black tip, and it has white patches at the ends of dark wings. A noble looking bird, the caracara is often commonly referred to as the 'Mexican eagle'.     As winter approaches and many other raptor species migrate south, keep an eye to the sky for those that stay -- our resident raptors! Send your nature-related questions to naturewatch@austin.rr.com and we’ll do our best to answer them. If you enjoy reading these articles, check out our blog at naturewatchaustin.blogspot.com

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TENNIS TIPS

By USPTA/PTR Master Professional Fernando Velasco

The Swinging Forehand Approach Shot or Volley In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to execute the basic strokes for players who are just beginning to play tennis or who want to resume playing. I am now offering suggestions on how to play the “modern” game mostly geared towards players who are happy with hitting the ball over the net and controlling the point with consistency. These players may be already playing for leagues or in tournaments and are looking for more “weapons” on the court. In this issue, I will offer instructions on how to execute “The Swinging Forehand Approach Shot or Volley.” This shot is used when an opponent hits a soft shot that is floating high on the service line area. The player will take advantage and will hit the ball on the fly with a huge swing, thus hitting with top spin high over the net and hit with power. When the ball hits the court, it will take a big hop, forcing the opponent to fall back close to the fence, or to hit the ball on the rise. This shot can be used as a “winner” or as an “approach shot.” In the illustrations, Ryker Heller, one of the top players of the Grey Rock Tennis Academy, shows the proper technique to execute this stroke. Ryker is coached by the Director of the Tennis Academy, Darin Pleasant. Step 1: The Back Swing: When Ryker sees the opportunity, he makes a quick turn of his upper body and takes the racket high

and back. The head of the racket is now at shoulder height, his shoulders are turned, the right hand gripping the racket and arm in front. His weight is on the front foot as his momentum carries his forward to attack the ball. His right wrist is “laid back” to allow maximum point of contact. Step 2: The Point of Contact: The success of a top spin shot is keeping the ball on the strings going from low to high in a 30 degree angle and accelerating the racket head around the outside of the ball. Ryker started the swing high and “looped” it to allow the head of the racket to drop down. He will be brushing around the outside of the ball as he makes contact with it. His left shoulder is almost opening and his weight has is moving through the shot. Step 3: The Follow Through: In order to get maximum control and power, Ryker is keeping his right arm extended through the shot. He has “snapped” his right wrist and has the head of the racket facing down. His weight is going forward. Step 4: The Finish: Ryker’s upper body acceleration forced the head of the racket to “wrap around” his left shoulder, thus creating the most power and topspin on the ball. His legs are already in position to move forward the net for a volley. His right foot should naturally move forward due to his momentum and racket speed. From his looks, he apparently hit a very deep volley for a winner.

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What to Do When You're Bugged by Bugs

If you've ever played outside, chances are you've been bugged by insects or other crawly creatures. Maybe unwelcome ants joined you at a picnic in the park or a bee buzzed around your head while you were playing catch. None of this may have bothered you — unless you were bitten or stung. Ouch! It's enough to make you stay indoors. But the outdoors can still be a great place to play if you know a little bit more about insects. WHY DO BUGS BITE OR STING? Insects like bees, wasps, and hornets and other creatures like spiders and scorpions usually attack when they feel like they're in danger.Sometimes they are protecting their territory,web,or nest. Other insects, such as mosquitoes and ticks, suck blood in order to survive.The female mosquito needs blood so that she can lay her eggs. (The male mosquito does not bite at all!) Ticks are parasites, which means they live on other animals and need to suck blood to live. WHAT ARE BUG BITES AND STINGS? Insects and other bugs can inject venom (say: veh-num) into your skin when they bite or sting you. Usually, venom is like soap in your eyes — it doesn't really hurt you, but it's not very comfortable. It will make a small, itchy bump no bigger than a pea form on your skin. When you scratch, your skin becomes red and more itchy. A tick bite can cause a red rash that looks a little like a bull'seye (this may take as long as a week, or even more). In the case of bee stings, the area becomes swollen and a stinger might be left in the skin. DOES IT HURT? In most cases bug bites are not serious and only hurt for a little while. The itching is the most irritating part of most bites and stings. Some bites or stings, such as a bite from a scorpion or a black widow spider, may require a trip to the emergency department. But this doesn't happen very often.An adult will know whether this trip is necessary. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? If anything bites or stings you, make sure you let an adult know. He or she will look at the bite or sting to see what needs to be done. If a mosquito bites you, try not to scratch. It's hard sometimes, but scratching will make the itch worse and can cause the bite to swell, bleed, or get infected. If you are stung by a bee, an adult can help you get the stinger out quickly. Have an adult wash the area with soap and water,

and apply ice to the sting on and off for the first 24 hours. An antihistamine, which is a type of medicine, can help stop the itching, pain, and swelling. Acetaminophen can also help stop the sting from hurting. Hydrocortisone creams and calamine lotions can be helpful to take away the itch.An adult will decide what medicine is best for you. TICK TALK If you find a tick on you, don't try to remove it yourself. Get an adult to help you. He or she will grab the tick with tweezers as close to your skin as possible and pull it off in one smooth motion. Once the tick is removed, save it by storing it in a small container or a sealable plastic bag. Don't try to crush it in your hands.Your doctor may want to see this tick later. WHEN TO GET HELP Some people have an allergic (say: uh-ler-jik) reaction to the venom that certain insects, such as bees, inject. If you have trouble breathing, break out in hives (hives are red bumps that show up on your skin), or feel like you are going to throw up after a bee or wasp has stung you, you could be having an allergic reaction.Tell an adult right away so that you can go the emergency department. Once you know you are allergic to bee stings, your doctor will provide you with a special kit.The kit is called an epinephrine kit and will contain a shot of epinephrine (say: eh-pih-neh-frin). You will need this shot if a bee stings you.You should keep this kit with you at all times, especially when you are outside. Make sure an adult is close by to give you the shot if you need it. STOPPING THE STINGING You can keep from getting stung by staying away from bee or wasp nests. Keep sweet-smelling food or drink covered when you are eating outdoors. And don't swat at flying insects — it just makes them angry, causing them to bite or sting. If you go hiking, wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants tucked into your socks and shoes to avoid ticks. And always have an adult check you for ticks if you've been playing in the woods. The best way to avoid being bitten by spiders or scorpions is to avoid places where they like to make their homes, like woodpiles. Playing outside is a lot of fun — bugs or no bugs. With a little bit of care, you can have fun even when the insects come marching in! Reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Date reviewed: September 2010

This information was provided by KidsHealth, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this one, visit www.KidsHealth.org or www.TeensHealth.org.  ©1995-2006. The Nemours Foundation

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