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June 2009 Volume 2, Issue 6

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Barton Creek newsnewsColin’s Hope Golf Tournament was a HUGE Success!

Submitted by Jeff Holst

Local charity, Colin’s Hope, took its first big leap into the Austin community with the first annual golf tournament & fundraiser, the Colin’s Hope Classic…and it was a perfect cannonball! The tournament was held on April 23, 2009 at the Hills of Lakeway, Yaupon course…a perfect, sunny spring day that hinted of summer and swimming, which is exactly what the folks at Colin’s Hope wanted people thinking about! Colin’s Hope is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation which creates and supports programs to aid in the prevention of childhood drowning. The foundation was launched in August 2008 by the family and friends of Colin Holst, who drowned last summer at the age of 4. As the summer swim season approaches, Colin’s Hope plans to make its presence known throughout the community, increasing water safety awareness and standards wherever possible…and the Colin’s Hope Classic was a significant “leap” in the right direction!

of all those involved and the dedication of so many, Colin’s Hope raised a total of just over $72,000 at the tournament, shattering their goal by more than $30,000! The directors of the foundation are now

hard at work researching the best ways to spend this money to make Colin’s Hope’s mission a reality. Currently, the foundation is sponsoring swim lessons for underprivileged children through a partnership with the Junior League of Austin and the Austin YMCA. In addition, Colin’s Hope continues to participate in many community events where they can spread the word and help educate parents, children and lifeguards on water safety. The foundation offers the following important facts and drowning prevention tips to all those who will be in and around the water this swim season:

• Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children ages 1-4.

Founders Jana and Jeff Holst alongside Matt Merrell’s 2009 Colin’s Hope Charger

From left to right, Colin’s Hope volunteers: Raquel Knox, Jeff Holst, Honorary Chair Garrett Weber-Gale, Amber Brabham, Tiffany Wilkinson, and Jana Holst

Garrett Weber-Gale at Colin’s Hope Classic being interviewed by KVUE’s Bryan Mays.

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One hundred forty-four golfers on 36 teams teed off for an afternoon of fun and fundraising after a lunch donated by one of many generous local sponsors! The tournament was sponsored by 47 local companies, who donated cash, prizes, services and more to support a cause that benefits their community. Silent auction items including golf getaways, deer hunting weekends, autographed sports memorabilia and spa packages raised almost $6,000. More than 100 energetic and enthusiastic volunteers generously gave of their time to be sure that the golfers were treated to a first-class event that everyone would want to be a part of year after year. The tournament’s honorary chairs, Olympic swimming gold-medalist Garrett Weber-Gale, and ARCA RE/MAX Series racecar driver Matt Merrell, along with special guest EMCEE Bob Fonseca from the 93.7 KLBJ-FM’s award winning Dudley and Bob Morning show came out to support Colin’s Hope. And through the generosity

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wElComE • Drowning can and does occur even if you know how to swim – most people overestimate their ability to swim during a panic event.

• Drowning is quick & silent – children do not scream, splash or struggle and can drown in as little as 2 minutes.

• Actively supervise all children in the water AT ALL TIMES!• Have children swim with a buddy and wear Coast Guard- approved

life jackets if they cannot swim or are swimming in a more dangerous water environment (such as lakes, beaches, etc.)

You can find a more complete list and much more information about drowning and water safety on their website at www.colinshope.org, as well as information about other upcoming events, including Water Safety Day at the West Austin Athletic Club and the “Buddy Up” Poster Contest. With the support of so many, Colin’s Hope will continue to “make a splash” in our community!

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Colin’s Hope volunteers assisting golfers during registration

Colin’s Hope founders, Karen Holst and Jeff Holst (center) along with Honorary Chairs, Garrett Weber-Gale (left) and Matt Merrell (right)

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It is getting hotter out; plan your lawn/garden work for early morning or evening to avoid the heat of the day. Make sure you drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids, preferably water, to keep from becoming dehydrated. Plan your mowing schedule around the growth of your lawn. You

should not mow more than 1/3 of the blade length off at a time. If you water or fertilize too much, you will generate excessive growth. This will require more frequent mowing to avoid cutting off more than 1/3. If you postpone mowing, you will be damaging your lawn, generating excess clippings which will require more of your time to mow over them multiple times, and you will do your small mower engine harm by trying to mow too much grass with its smaller horsepower. With proper fertilization and watering, weekly mowing should be adequate; there will be exceptions however. You can fertilize again this month with a 3-1-2-ratio fertilizer or 4-1-2;

try to get it with a minimum of 50 % slow release nitrogen to stretch out its benefits. Water the granular fertilizer in soon after application. You can water your patio plants and hanging baskets with a diluted 20-20-20 water- soluble fertilizer. Try to use filtered or distilled water for these plants and baskets to reduce the chlorine getting to the plants.

Canopy your trees to allow more sunlight to get to the lawn grasses underneath. Low tree canopies will not allow grass to survive. You want the lower branches removed anyway for safety reasons while mowing. You don’t want to get poked in the eye.On Red-tip Photinia and Indian Hawthorne’s watch for maroon

colored spots on the leaves. This indicates a fungal leaf spot and could be fatal to the shrubs if left unattended.Apply a fungicide, Banner or Daconil as soon as you can. Powdery

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Your Indian Hawthornes and other spring flowering shrubs are done blooming. Now is the time to trim them back. After you do this, do not trim them again until after they bloom next spring. Trimming them later in the year may result in your removing the flower bud heads for next year. June bugs DO NOT mean to treat for their larva, grub worms. Treatment is only effective in late July/early August IF you have grubs. Spider mites can be treated with miticides, insecticidal soaps or just a blast of water from your hose.

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Just how often people should visit their doctor for regular checkups and screenings is a common question. For people with no chronic health issues, rosenbaum suggests:-People in their 30s should have checkups every two to three years-By 40, checkups are recommended every 12 to 18 months-Annual checkups starting by 50

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will work. Put it in a salad dressing bottle and sprinkle it on exposed skin. There are also herbal oils the are recommended such as tea tree, cedar, peppermint, citronella, eucalyptus and lemongrass. Mix these oils with cooking oil to dilute prior to putting on the skin.If you wish to purchase insect repellant BUG OFF ³ from Dr.

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Should I buy a Mac or a PC? Well, (guess what’s coming…..) that depends. Windows has come a long way in the photo, music and video editing space, and if you’re already comfortable with Windows, I’d stay with it. Do you have a child in school and Macs are the computers they use, then going with a Mac would be an easier decision. Are you new to computing and on a tight budget? Without question, Windows. If the budget isn’t so much a problem, then a Mac might be a little easier to start with. One more thing to consider is who you will call if you need help. If you have friends with Macs, go with a Mac. If everyone you know uses Windows, then you may want to go tha t way. Walking through the computing minefield is always easier with someone who has been there.

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CAverns & CAvesMillions of years ago, the great seas that stood

over Texas deposited the makings of thick layers of limestone. As the land rose and the seas fell, eons of rainfall leached out hollows, deep pits, and underground streambeds, and over time, these deeply hidden worlds built a silent beauty. Today, Texas is riddled with over three thousand known caves and sinkholes, most of them in the Edwards Plateau region of central Texas. The most important factor in cave

formation is the presence of carbon dioxide in water, the main source of which is found in the soil. Rains form a weak carbonic acid that drives the progressive process of dissolution, a process that is more common in limestone than in any other type of rock. Fractures in the limestone allow this weak acidic water to fill voids in the rock, and as the water flow eventually decreases and the water table recedes, caves may become dry or partially dry.

Some of the carbon dioxide that was in the water is released into the cave atmosphere, causing the water to become less acidic, and the calcium carbonate dissolved in it begins to form tiny crystals or precipitate. Individual crystals build upon one another, and a steady drip from a cave ceiling can create a wide variety of cave formations. There are downward-building stalactites, upward-growing stalagmites, and if the two grow together they can form a column. Ribbons of stone can develop into shapes resembling draperies, curtains,

soda straws, coral, pearls, and even strips of bacon! The unusual and ever-changing environment of a cave with its

constant darkness, temperature, and relative humidity creates unique and interesting inhabitants. Scientists believe that many are relic species, isolated populations that were left to follow their own evolutionary path.

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Those species truly adapted to caves have reduced eyes & pigment, slender bodies, and extra long legs, which allows the animal to spread itself over a larger surface area in such a food-poor environment. These extreme adaptations can be seen in many of central Texas’ threatened and endangered species such as cave salamanders, beetles, spiders, pseudoscorpions, and other cave invertebrates. While several species of bats inhabit Texas caves – almost 100 million in about a dozen caves – they routinely leave the caves in search of food and therefore show the least adaptation and restriction to these environments.While many central Texas caves are considered “wild”

and are explored mainly by expert cavers, geologists and biologists, seven of these caves are considered “show” caves, or caves that have been developed enough to be enjoyed by the general public. Natural Bridge Caverns, located north of San Antonio, is the largest commercial cave in Texas, and full of draperies, curtains, stalagmites, and stalactites. Cascade Caverns in Boerne, otherwise known as the “Peep in the Deep”, has a 90-foot waterfall when conditions are wet. Wonder World Cave in San Marcos is the

oldest commercial cave in Texas, where you can find ceilings full of fossils and directly view the waters of the Edwards aquifer as well as the underside of the Balcones fault line. Longhorn Caverns in Burnet was used for shelter by the Comanche Indians and for worship by a local church, and has large calcite crystals filling its walls. Inner Space Caverns in Georgetown features soda straw ceilings and an underground theater for educational programs. The Caverns of Sonora, a short drive from Sonora, was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1966, and is one of the most active caves in the world, with over 95% of its formations still growing. The Cave Without a Name, just northeast of Boerne, holds the state’s best examples of cave bacon, one of which is almost 22 feet long!As unique features of the land, caves are protected by

Texas law, and benefit from the stewardship of cavers, cave owners, and the general public. Marvel at the formations (but don’t touch), seek to understand their origins, and remember, summer is the perfect time to get out of the Texas heat by heading down into a cave!

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Eight water Safety rules for a Safe austin SummerSubmitted by Lynn Neillie

1. Always have a pool gate around home pools. This includes having a locked and securely fastened gate that is not accessible to little ones.

2. Continuously educate children on water safety. This is a great thing to do at home, on the boat, at the pool, wherever there is water. Each time you are getting your little one ready for a swim session or water play, go over the rules of water safety. Repetition is key with small children. Make sure your swim instructor incorporates a “Safety Lesson of the Week” into its lesson curriculum. This includes questions about water safety and how to avoid dangerous situations.

3. Designate a “Water Watcher.” This is a responsible adult who sticks to alcohol-free beverages during swim time and who is in charge of keeping both eyes on the pool while it is in use. Or, better yet: consider renting a Lifeguard for your party or group event.

4. Remove all pool toys, floaters, ring buoys and other child-enticing items from the pool area when it is not in use. One wrong reach for that floating rubber ducky could be disaster.

5. Clear homes of common household items that can be dangerous to a curious toddler. It takes just 2 inches of water for a child to drown in a bucket. Put all mop buckets, dog dishes and coolers out of children’s reach.

6. Never leave a young child in the pool or bathtub--even “just to get the phone.”

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8. Supervise, Supervise, Supervise! Try to have your eyes on your children in and around the pool at all times. Adults should always be present when any child is in the pool area.

Let’s help our kids love the water while also respecting it by being safe and well-trained at all levels.

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