travis country west - december 2015

Copyright © 2015 Peel, Inc. Travis Country West Homeowner's Association Newsletter - December 2015 1

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Your Board of Directors met on November 3rd. Actions taken in the meeting include:

• The 2016 budget was set.• Dues will increase by $35 in 2016.• The Board of Directors will notify the developer of the

commercial development at the NW corner of the neighborhood that there will be no changes to the initial agreement.

• Forward movement is being made to have a street light installed at the mailbox cluster on Big Timber.

• Drip irrigation in the pool and entry beds will be re-visited in 2016.

November 3rdBoard Meeting Highlights

Official Publication of Travis Country West Community

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Join the neighbors in celebrating holiday cheer by voting for the merriest Christmas decorations in all of Travis Country West! For some, it may be the most lights. For others, it may be the most creative. It is up to you to decide which one will give Santa Clause and his reindeer the warmest welcome!

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be awarded! Voting will be open through midnight on December 20, 2015.

One vote per household, please. To vote online, visithttp://goo.gl/forms/fGznYTCjQc

To vote by email, send to [email protected]. To vote by ballot, drop off a note on the front porch of 5204 Fort Benton Drive.Thank you for your participation. Have a VERY, VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Ho! Ho! Ho!

The Board wishes to thank the Travis Country West Finance Committee for their dedication and work on the 2016 budget. A lot of effort went in to preparing a budget that is sensitive to caring for the financial obligations of our community coupled while trying to keep dues at a minimum.

To that end, a 2016 budget was passed, and can be viewed on the neighborhood website (www.travis countrywest.org). The dues for 2016 will increase $35, representing an 8.05% increase. Dues for 2016 will be $470.

Please watch for your dues statement to arrive in late November/early December. Contact Ascension Property Management if you have any questions, or if your statement doesn’t arrive by December 10th.

The 2016 Budget Is Set. Slight Dues Increase

Social Chair NeededThank you, Dusty Olson, for the fabulous job you have done to

bring social events to Travis Country West this year. Unfortunately, Dusty needs to step down from the chair position. Now the social committee is in great need for a new chair in order to keep social events a part of our Travis Country West community. Please let Ascension Property Management know of your interest.

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Humpbacked flies, also known as Phorid flies, are small gnat-like flies that do not bite. They often are yellowish to black in color. They get their name from the way their back is humped when viewed from the side. Sometimes they are called scuttle flies from their habit of running around in an erratic manner.

Phorid flies vary widely with some being pests while some species are beneficial and attack and kill red imported fire ants.

Pest species that are found indoors are often associated with moist, decaying organic matter. These flies can become a problem in homes because they can mechanically transmit bacteria to food and food prep areas.

Common sites where larvae develop (and areas you would need to locate a.k.a. “the source”) can include the organic matter built up on the inside of drain pipes; on aging fruits, vegetables or other food matter; the bottom of garbage cans, dumpsters or recycling bins; in broken sewage pipes; or under broken floor tiles.

Develop a sanitation plan. Locate “the source” where larvae are living and clean it thoroughly. If drains are accessible, clean with

Phorid or Humpbacked Flies

a stiff brush and flush with boiling water. Food should not be left out for long periods of time and trash/ recyclables should be removed on a regular basis. Repair any plumbing leaks.

Spot treatments with properly labeled insecticides and fly lights can help reduce adult populations.

For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512.854.9600. Check out my blog at www.urban-ipm.blogspot.com

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 AgriLife Extension Service or the Texas AgriLife Research is implied.

Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.


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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Ascension Property ManagementPaul & Melissa Yehl

[email protected]

Ph: 512-255-1671Fax: 512-777-4905

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident ....................................................................Julie SaftVice-President ........................................................ Gary JonesSecretary .......................................................... Tim ShelhamerTreasurer ................................................... Jonathan GallmeierMember At Large ..............................................Dave ChastainEmail ....................................... [email protected]

CITY OF AUSTIN CONTACT NUMBERSDead Animal Pick up ............................................... 947-9400Abandoned Vehicle ................................................... 280-0075Pothole Repair .......................................................... 974-8750Street Light Outage .................................................. 505-7617

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Dr. Cunningham spent 15 years as a traveling doctor for the men’s Olympic downhill team, accompanying the athletes throughout the US, Canada and Europe on the World Cup tour. He was able to pick up tips from some of the world’s finest altitude athletes and their trainers.

Ski conditioning begins about 6 weeks prior to travel, and involves three phases:

1. Muscle training 2. Stamina 3. AgilityMuscle training for the skier or boarder utilizes stretching,

closed & open-chain strengthening exercises, and emphasizing the core muscle groups of the spine, hips, quadriceps & hamstrings. For most recreational athletes, low-weight/high-repetition sets will be best. Another option may be a personal trainer or workout club pro to help you design a program to strengthen your core without over-stressing your joints. Join pain is a common skier injury so muscle training will aid in prevention.

Stamina is crucial for a recreational athlete, especially at altitude. (That’s another discussion for later!) Cardio conditioning can be as simple as running, jumping on a bike or elliptical, preferably using “interval” periods to increase your heart rate. Sports like tennis, swimming, and basketball have built-in interval training as part of the sport.

Speaking of spor ts , these are great for honing the athletic agility that helps prevent ski injury, especially at the end of a long, fatiguing ski or snowboarding day. These are “ski-adaptive” sports. “Ski-specific” training involves side-to-side training tools that focus on the specific ski muscles and coordination. Slide boards, closed-chain waist belt regimens, in or out of ski boots, are popular.

The goal is to decrease fatigue-related injury but also to increase your enjoyment, help you relax, and enjoy the sport!

If you have a history of joint pain or arthritis (DJD), consider your options before you head to the slopes– perhaps 3 to 4 weeks before your trip, you might want to explore PRP or stem cell injectable treatments in Austin as a autologous, potentially regenerative medicine alternative to steroids to ensure that you get the most out of your trip.

By Kelly Cunningham, MD, Sports Medicine specialist and Founder. Austin OrthoBiologics.

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A FEW HOLIDAY THOUGHTS...It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at

Christmas, when its mighty founder was a child Himself.Charles Dickens

There are two ways to live your live. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.

Albert Einstein

The way you spend Christmas is far more important than how much.Henry David Thoreau


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The National Fire Protection Association recommends following a few simple tips to help ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday.

- Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.

- Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can

burn. Two out of five home decoration fires are started by candles. Remember to blow out lit candles when leaving the room

or going to bed.- Some lights are for indoor or

outdoor use, but not both.- Replace any strings of lights with worn or broken cords or

loose bulb connections. Read manufacturers’ instructions for the number of light strands to connect.

- Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords will not get damaged.

- Keep decorations away from windows and doors.- Test your smoke alarms and make sure your family has a

home fire escape plan.- Keep children and pets away from lit candles.- Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.- Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.- Ask smokers to smoke outside. Remind smokers to keep

their smoking materials with them so young children to not touch them.

- Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers. Wet cigarette butts with water before discarding.

Please visit www.nfpa.org/education for more information about fire safety all year.

WinterHoliday Safety

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