Rocky Creek - June 2018

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VOLUME 6

ISSUE 6

Rocky Creek Connection

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER

Wildland Fire Precautions With warmer temperatures and drying vegetation, residents need to be reminded of the need for wildfire/brush fire safety awareness and preparedness. Do not park vehicles on the dry grass. The heat from the vehicle’s exhaust system can cause the grass to catch fire. Remove combustible materials from around your home. Keep grass mowed short. Pack critical medicines, important documents, and family heirlooms to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Agree on an evacuation plan that includes what to do if you get separated and where you’ll go in case of evacuation.

8. Place connected garden hoses at all sides of your home for emergency use. 9. Assure that you and your family know all emergency exits from your home. 10. Assure that you and your family know all emergency exits from your neighborhood. Each family should be proactive to prepare for emergencies: Prepare a Basic Emergency Supply Kit; Make a Plan for Safety and Communicating with Family; Be Informed; and Get Involved in Preparing the Community. A wealth of information to help you is available at:

TEN SIMPLE STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM WILDLAND FIRE

http://www.ready.gov/wildfires http://txforestservice.tamu.edu/main/article.aspx?id=8512

Wildfire can strike home if you have not taken some steps to protect your house and property. The actions and precautions listed below are designed to help you prepare your home and lessen the threat of wildland fire damage to you and your property.

INTRODUCING

1. LPG/propane tanks should be far enough away from buildings for valves to be shut off in case of fire. Keep area around the tank clear of flammable vegetation. 2. Store gasoline in an approved safety can away from occupied buildings. 3. All combustibles such as firewood, wooden picnic tables, boats and stacked lumber should be kept away from structures. 4. Clear roof surfaces and gutters regularly to avoid build-up of flammable materials such as leaves and other debris. 5. Remove branches from trees to a height of 15 feet or more. 6. In rural areas, clear a fuel break of at least three times the fuel length around all structures. 7. Have fire tools handy such as: ladder long enough to reach your roof, shovel, rake and a bucket or two for water. Copyright © 2018 Peel, Inc.

“Get To Know Your Neighbors” We are all very fortunate to call Rocky Creek home. But, Rocky Creek is more than just a place to live; it is a vibrant community brimming with family-friendly neighborhoods, chock-full of fascinating, talented people. Our variety is what makes us so both unique and extraordinary. However, sometimes, we get so busy, we lose sight of how interesting and diverse we’ve become. We believe that getting to know the people who live nearby will help us create a sense of belonging and shared identity. We have created a column entitled, “Get to Know Your Neighbors” which we hope will strengthen connections, build trust in our wider community, and contribute to a happier neighborhood for everyone. If you know of a person or a family that you believe is making Rocky Creek a better place to live, please let us know. We would like to introduce them to your neighbors. Rocky Creek Connection - June 2018

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Rocky Creek Connection IMPORTANT NUMBERS EMERGENCY NUMBERS EMERGENCY.................................................................... 911 Fire....................................................................................... 911 Ambulance........................................................................... 911 Police Department...............................................512-314-7590 Sheriff – Non-Emergency.....................................512-974-0845 Travis County ESD No.6/Lake Travis Fire Rescue Administration Office.......................................512-266-2533 Travis County Animal Control.............................512-972-6060 SCHOOLS Lake Travis ISD....................................................512-533-6000 Lake Travis High School.......................................512-533-6100 Lake Travis Middle School...................................512-533-6200 Bee Cave Elementary............................................512-533-6250 UTILITIES West Travis County PUA (Water).........................512-246-0498 Pedernales Electric................................................512-219-2602 Alliant Gas (Prophane).........................................866-764-0283 AT&T New Service...................................................1-800-464-7928 Repair............................................................1-800-246-8464 Billing............................................................1-800-858-7928 IESI (Garbage & Recycling).................................512-282-3508 Travis County Hazardous Waste...........................512-974-4343

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OTHER NUMBERS Bee Cave City Hall...............................................512-767-6600 Bee Cave Library..................................................512-767-6620 Municipal Court..................................................512-767-6630 Lake Travis Postal Office.......................................512-263-2458 City of Bee Cave....................................www.beecavetexas.com NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Peel, Inc...............................................................512-263-9181 Editor................................................... rockycreek@peelinc.com Advertising...........................................advertising@peelinc.com

HOA MANAGEMENT FirstService Residential..........................................512-266-6771 Christy Gross...............................christy.gross@fsresidential.com

ARTICLE INFO The Rocky Creek Connection is mailed monthly to all Rocky Creek residents. Residents, community groups, churches, etc. are welcome to submit information about their organizations in the newsletter. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, recipes, special celebrations, and birthday announcements are also welcome. If you have an article of interest to the community please submit to rockycreek@peelinc.com by the 15th of the month. The newsletter can also be viewed online at www.PEELinc.com. 2

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Kids Culinary Camp June - August 5 days a week 9 am - 12 pm ages 7-11 + 12-15 information + registration at www.conolios.com/classes @conolio

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Rocky Creek Connection National Charity League, Inc. Lake Austin Chapter Hosts Annual Mother Daughter Tea Additionally, the Tea offers an annual opportunity to honor the Senior Class members. Mother and daughter teams join NCL in the daughter’s seventh grade year and meet philanthropy and leadership requirements each year to remain in good standing. This year’s Senior Class has donated 3,866 hours to local nonprofits since joining NCL, Inc. in their seventh grade year! (Continued on Page 4)

The Lake Austin Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. hosted its annual Mother Daughter Tea at the Austin Country Club on Sunday, April 29. This event was held by the Chapter as a celebration of the members’ year of philanthropy. During the 2017-18 seasons the Lake Austin chapter members donated 6,506.5 hours to the various philanthropy partners.

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(Continued from Page 3) National Charity League, Inc. also has an Awards Program to recognize the accomplishments of the students with outstanding service. The Lake Austin Chapter presents these awards annually at the Chapter Tea. This year’s Outstanding Senior Award was presented to Catherine Shaunessy who has contributed more than 305 hours of community service during her time with NCL, Inc. “Not only has this been a wonderful opportunity to spend time with my mom and strengthen our relationship, but it also feels good to be able to give back to the community in such a big way,” says Shaunessy. “I’m honored to receive this award, and I’d highly encourage other local mothers and daughters to join a local chapter of NCL, Inc. and start bettering themselves and their community.”

About National Charity League, Inc.

Established in Los Angeles, California in 1925, and incorporated in 1958, National Charity League, Inc. is the premier mother-daughter organization of women and their daughters in grades 7-12. The mission of NCL, Inc. is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. For more information or to find a chapter in your area, visit the website at www.nationalcharityleague.org.

The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box.

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View answers online at www.peelinc.com DOWN ACROSS 1. Incline 1. Tack 2. Change 5. Giant 3. Small particle 9. Philippine dish with marinated 4. Compass point chicken or pork 5. Night bird 11. Journalist's question 6. Body snatcher 12. Tiny insects 7. Cultivate 13. Cut of beef 8. Volcano 14. School group 10. Change into bone 15. South 16. Musical productions 17. United States 18. Canadian prov. 18. Bottle need 19. Palladium (abbr.) 20. Upset 20. Many 22. Cow's chow 21. Perfect 23. Year (abbr.) 22. Captain (abbr.) 24. Computer makers 24. Institution (abbr.) 27. Brews 25. Swain 29. Sleep disorder 26. African country 31. Parent teacher groups 28. Fast plane 32. Strong rope fiber 30. Pastry 33. Bend 34. Decorative needle case © 2006. Feature Exchange

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© 2007. The goal is to fill in the grid so that every row,Feature everyExchange column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. Each digit may appear only once in each row, each column, and each 3x3 box.

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Rocky Creek Connection School board expands LeaderForLife student wellness program Drug testing to be urine-based; include school-sponsored competitive extracurricular programs, parking permit holders, and 7th-8th grade students

• Mandatory enrollment for students in grades 9-12 participating in school-sponsored competitive extracurricular activities • Mandatory enrollment for high school students who obtain a parking pass

In an effort to strengthen the district’s substance abuse prevention efforts, the Lake Travis school board voted unanimously to expand the LeaderForLife student wellness program during its regular meeting Wednesday, May 16. Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, enrollment in the LeaderForLife program—which includes random student drug testing—will be determined as follows: • Voluntary enrollment for students in grades 7-12 who are not involved in school-sponsored competitive extracurricular activities (with parental permission) • Mandatory enrollment for students in grades 7-8 participating in school-sponsored competitive extracurricular activities

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Additionally, the board approved transitioning from the current method of saliva- to urine-based testing. There will be a minimum of four rounds of testing annually, and each round will include no less than 5% of students enrolled in the program. Changes to the program were recommended in part by the LeaderForLife advisory committee in conjunction with the district’ School Health Advisory Council. “Our intent is to provide students with an opportunity to hold themselves accountable to a higher standard, to empower them to lead a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle,” said Dr. Brad Lancaster, Lake Travis ISD Superintendent of Schools. “It is less about punishing students who test positive for drugs or alcohol and is more about offering resources and support to students and their families.” District and school officials are currently designing wrap(Continued on Page 6)

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around support services, including counseling, for students who test positive for drug use. After a 2013 survey determined that approximately 35% of 10th- and 12th-grade students at Lake Travis High School reported using marijuana, LeaderForLife was launched in February 2016. The program is comprised of four major components: academics, leadership, service, and accountability, the latter of which included voluntary random drug testing of students in grades 9-12. In its first year, 640 students

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were enrolled in the program of which 95 were randomly drug tested. Presently, 1,153 students are enrolled in the program. San Angelo, TX-based Melody’s Southwest Consortium manages the testing in conjunction with district and school officials. Expansion of the wellness program as approved by the school board—which includes drug testing and student counseling support—is projected to cost up to $120,000, depending on the number of students tested and the frequency of testing. For more information, contact the Lake Travis ISD Office of Communications at (512) 533-6046.

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Partners in Hope connects one person’s gifts and talents with another person’s needs and equips the Lake Travis community to serve through the lens of ministry. Contact Matt Peacock at mattbp61@gmail.com to get involved.

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HISTORY OF AMERICAN FLAG. For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation’s strength and unity. It’s been a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. And the American Flag has been a prominent icon in our national history. Here are the highlights of its unique past. On January 1, 1776, the Continental Army was reorganized in accordance with a Congressional resolution which placed American forces under George Washington’s control. On that New Year’s Day the Continental Army was laying siege to Boston which had been taken over by the British Army. Washington ordered the Grand Union flag hoisted above his base at Prospect Hill. It had 13 alternate red and white stripes and the British Union Jack in the upper left-hand corner (the canton). In May of 1776, Betsy Ross reported that she sewed the first American flag. On June 14, 1777, in order to establish an official flag for the new nation, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act: “Resolved, That the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.” Between 1777 and 1960, Congress passed several acts that changed the shape, design and arrangement of the flag and allowed for additional stars and stripes to be added to reflect the admission of each new state.

• Act of January 13, 1794 – provided for 15 stripes and 15 stars after May 1795. • Act of April 4, 1818 – provided for 13 stripes and one star for each state, to be added to the flag on the 4th of July following the admission of each new state, signed by President Monroe. • Executive Order of President Taft dated June 24, 1912 – established proportions of the flag and provided for arrangement of the stars in six horizontal rows of eight each, a single point of each star to be upward. • Executive Order of President Eisenhower dated January 3, 1959 – provided for the arrangement of the stars in seven rows of seven stars each, staggered horizontally and vertically. • Executive Order of President Eisenhower dated August 21, 1959 – provided for the arrangement of the stars in nine rows of stars staggered horizontally and eleven rows of stars staggered vertically. Today the flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with 6 white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies, the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well: Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor, White symbolizes Purity and Innocence and Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice.

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