pemberton heights - august 2014
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Official PublicatiOn Of PembertOn HeigHts neigHbOrHOOd assOciatiOn august 2014, VOl V, issue Viii
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They are scattered throughout the neighborhood Pemberton: signs that boast of a young person’s dedication, effort and talent evidenced by their position on a Varsity team. Sports build strength, character, and commitment along with fit bodies. The concussions suffered by players in the recent World Cup games demonstrate that sports carry risks for minds that are still developing. As this article shows, the culture of football and other contact sports promotes the downplaying of injuries so as not to disappoint the team.
YOUNG ATHLETES NOT REPORTING CONCUSSIONSMany young athletes think it is okay to play with a concussion, even though they know
it puts them at risk of serious harm, according to a new U.S. study.The research was conducted by a team from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical
Center and is set to be presented Monday, May 6, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC.
A total of 120 high school football players in the Cincinnati area were involved in the investigation. Twenty-five percent of the participants had experienced a concussion and over 50% admitted that they would keep playing with symptoms of a concussion.
"These attitudes could leave young athletes vulnerable to injury from sports-related concussions," explained co-author Brit Anderson, MD, pediatric emergency medicine fellow at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Although 91% of the students understood that if they returned to play too soon, they would be at risk of serious injury, only 50% would always or occasionally tell their coach about their concussion symptoms.
“Despite their knowledge, many athletes in our sample reported that they would not tell their coach about symptoms and would continue to play. A small percentage even responded that athletes have a responsibility to play in important games with a concussion.”
THE NEW GUIDELINE RECOMMENDS:Immediate action - any player with suspected concussion must
be taken out of the game right awaySee a specialist - that athlete should not be allowed to return
until an examination has been performed by a licensed health care professional trained in concussion
A gradual return to play - return to play should be done slowly, and only after acute symptoms have completely gone away
Kids and adolescents - athletes up to high school age with a concussion “should be managed more conservatively” regarding when they be allowed to return to the game. According to existing data, this age group takes longer to recover than older players
DO YOU KNOW HOW YOUR STUDENT ATHLETE IS DOING?
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PHNA CONTACT LISTSecurity, Traffic, MoPAC, Zoning and Permits, Governmental Liason, Neighborhood Social Events, Triangle Fundraising and Improvements
PresidentCarla Hatler [email protected]
Vice PresidentFrank Hartmann [email protected]
SecretaryAlly Kirk ........................... [email protected]
TreasurerJane Hayman [email protected]
Treasurer-ElectKimberly Comstock [email protected]
Traffic & Safety & SecurityCraig Duewall ....................... [email protected]
TrianglesFrank Hartmann ....... [email protected]
SocialKimberly Comstock [email protected]
WebmasterEric Venditti [email protected]
BylawsBeverly Sutton ...................................... [email protected]
Policies & ProceduresJane Hayman ................... [email protected]
Government AffairsBetty Trent .................................. [email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
PHNA Income and Expenses
June 2014
Beginning Balances:Operating Fund:.....................................................$11,968.82Security Program ..................................................$13,125.43Triangles – KAB...................................................$14,943.00Gail’s Triangle........................................................$4,183.79Triangles – Non KAB............................................$2,355.00
Revenue Membership Dues....................................................$180.00 Total:.................................................................$180.00
ExpensesSecurity.................................................................$2,543.88Bank Service Charge....................................................$5.00Paypal Fees...................................................................$3.81Paypal Monthly – Operating......................................$15.00Paypal Monthly – Security..........................................$15.00Stark After Dark.......................................................$270.41Water for Gail’s Triangle.............................................$27.74 Total:..................................................................$2,880.84
Ending Balances:Operating Fund...................................................$11,854.60Security Program .................................................$10,566.55Triangles – KAB...................................................$14,943.00Gail’s Triangle.........................................................$4,156.05Triangles – Non KAB.............................................$2,355.00 Total Funds:......................................................$43,875.20
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The social committee has been busy planning this year’s fall picnic! We have some great new sponsors this year helping us make it all possible! Cabo Bob’s is providing their delicious food; Capital Beverage is generously donating the beer and Congress, Jeffrey’s, Josephine House, and Clark’s Oyster Bar have offered Gift Certificates to their restaurants for the silent auction, as well as, Wheatsville, Reid’s Cleaners and Capra & Cavelli.
Once again, Mr. Will Dupry and his band will be playing music for your listening pleasure. We will have face painting and bouncy houses to keep the children entertained, allowing their parents an opportunity to mingle with others. We are working on providing games for the adults too!
We have added an extra hour starting at 4pm so you have a longer time to catch up with your neighbors and friends!
For more information or to find out how you can help visit the PHNA website at http://pembertonheights.org.
Save the Date!Annual Pemberton Heights Fall
Picnic October 26, 2014 from 4-7pmKimberly Comstock, Chairman, Social Committee
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The Pemberton JournalPlanning to Leave Town?
Protect Your Home While You Are AwayTina Weinberger, Coordinator
Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Watch
Before leaving for vacation, take the following precautions to make sure your home is safe in your absence:• Lock all doors, including the garage door.• Lock all windows, including basement and garage windows.• Cancel all deliveries such as newspaper, mail, etc.• Never leave a note on the door that may indicate your absence.• Arrange to have the lawn cut.• Adjust blinds to make the house/apartment appear to be
occupied.• Place a light or two on automatic timers.• Remove ladders from sight and secure them in locked places.• Don’t hide keys under doormats or flowerpots or in similar places.• Secure items such as jewelry, furs, cameras, credit cards, and
checkbooks• Arrange for a house-sitter, someone to live in your house while
you are away.• Ask Neighborhood Watch patrollers to drive by your house
during peak burglary hours: 9am-3:30pm.• Leave a radio on just inside your doorway.• Do not advertise your absence in local social notices.• Notify your local Neighborhood Watch group and local law-
enforcement agency of your absence.ASK A NEIGHBOR TO:
• retrieve packages and pick up handbills that might be left at your front door.
• make a note of where you can be reached in case of an emergency.• leave his or her parked in your driveway or in front of your house.• not tell strangers such as salespersons and repair persons of your
absence.• keep an eye on your property and report anything suspicious
to police. Even if you have never met your next-door neighbor, this is a
perfect opportunity to connect for your mutual benefit. Offer to reciprocate when they are away from home. You can also ask Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Watch to drive by your home every day during peak burglary hours, remove packages or handbills left at your front door, and generally keep an eye on your property and report anything suspicious to the Austin Police Department.
Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Watch brings the community together by encouraging neighbors to keep an eye out for each other’s homes and possessions. It’s all about neighbors helping neighbors to create a safe and cohesive community. Join us and get to know your neighbors! We look out for each other! For more information about how to help out, call (512)680-9697.
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_____Yes, I want to join. My check for $30 is enclosed. _____Yes, I want to join. I’m paying $30 via PAYPAL (see link on Pembertonheights.org website). NAME _________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL _________________________________________________________________________ SPOUSE NAME __________________________________________________________________ DATE _________________________________________________________________________ CHILDREN living at home, names & ages (use commas to separate) ______________________________________ Pemberton Heights Street Address (not PO Box) ______________________________________________________ PHONE ________________________________ Please make check payable to PHNA and mail, with this form, to P.O. Box 50388, Austin, TX 78763-0388. If paying by PAYPAL, send your address and other info requested in this form to [email protected]
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NEW PLANTINGS IN PEASE PARK
Betty Trent, AIA LEED AP
A big “Thank You!” goes to Troop 399 for installing the new plantings at the Shoal Creek trail head at the foot of Gaston in Pease Park.
Reed Sallans organized the effort as his Eagle Scout project, coordinating with Richard Craig of the Pease Park Conservancy and enlisting the help of 7 other scouts in the Troop. Reed provided the design. Troop volunteers put 5 hours and $400.00 into the beautification.
Troop 399 includes several scouts who live in Pemberton Heights. The troop has participated in several projects around Austin.
Thanks for your efforts, Troop 399!
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