Volume 9, Number 6 June 2013 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER. June Events. at the Wildflower Center Submitted by Saralee Tiede

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1 Volume 9, Number 6 June 2013 Neighborhood Association NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER June Events at the Wildflower Center Submitted by Saralee Tiede NATURE NIGHTS June 13 Roots and Shoots June 20 Amphibians June 27 Insects These Thursday evening events give kids a fun-in-nature experience with hikes, crafts and hands-on activities. Free admission for Nature Nights and the entire day of Nature Nights thanks to our sponsor, H-E-B. 6 to 9 p.m. ART ON DISPLAY Through September 2 Jan Heaton s painting exhibit, titled Quiet is in the McDermott Learning Center June 1 through August 18. Jim La Paso s colorful kinetic flowers remain in the garden. FATHER S DAY SPECIAL Sunday, June 9, through Sunday, June 18. Bring Your Dad Free. Or Mom! Or your guardian! For every paid admission, the parent or guardian receives a free admission. Copyright 2013 Peel, Inc. Neighborhood Association - May

2 IMPORTANT NUMBERS DAVENPORT - CENTRAL WEST DISTRICT OF POLICE DEPT NEW BAKER 4 DR SENIOR PATROL OFFICER Darrell Grayson Darrell.Grayson@ci.austin.tx.us EMERGENGY Police and Fire Emergencies Reports/Non-Emergencies HOSPITALS South Austin Hospital (10 miles) W. Ben White Blvd Brackenridge hospital th Street Seton Hospital (10.5 miles) corner of 35th and Medical Pkwy - best choice for serious problems Children's Hospital of Austin (13 miles) I-35 and 15th Seton Northwest (10 miles) Research (183 N just past Braker) North Austin Hospital (8.5 miles) Mopac and Parmer Heart Hospital N. Lamar Urgent Care day and after hours: Austin Regional Clinic FarWest Austin Center Blvd Poison Control ANIMAL CONTROL Envirocare Pest Control Animal Pick up (dead animals) Animal Control (pick up stray or injured) Barking Dog UTILITIES Austin Energy Customer Service Austin Water Utility Texas Gas Service Customer Service Time Warner Cable Customer Service Phone Payments SBC 24-hr Info Line: Residential Phone Ordering: Residential Phone Repair: MISCELLANEOUS Goodwin Management, Inc Abandoned Cars Airport- A.B.I.A. Flight Info Garbage Collection Lost mailbox key, Jim Howe; jimhowe@cox.net Streetlight Problem Street Signs: Bridge & Street, Sam West Street Sign Replacement Hazardous Waste DAVENPORT BOARD President: Larry Eisenberg... Larry@CTXIG.com Vice Presidents: Joe Thrash, Architectural Review...jthrash@austin.rr.com John Soyring...john@soyring.net Marc Alcedo...Malcedo@me.com Sybil Raney, Architectural Review...sybilraney@hotmail.com Treasurer: Don Neville... Don.Neville@Tatumllc.com Secretary: Mercedes Frost... mercedesfrost@gmail.com Association Manager Earline Wakefield...earline.wakefield@goodwintx.com MANAGEMENT INFORMATION Goodwin Management, Inc Research, Suite 100 Austin,Texas Office Cell: Fax: PRESIDENT DAVENPORT RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER BOARD Meredith Landry...tejas42@aol.com NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Peel, Inc NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE 2 Neighborhood Association Newsletter - May 2013 Copyright 2013 Peel, Inc.

3 Older Adults Express Anxiety In Different Ways While there are several factors that can cause anxiety in older adults, it can be difficult to identify because they express anxiety in unique ways, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. According to Dr. Melinda Stanley, professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at BCM, common types of anxiety disorders in adults include: Generalized anxiety Specific fears and phobias Social phobias Post-traumatic stress disorder Anxiety symptoms that older adults and their family members should watch for include: Shortness of breath Increased heart rate Dizziness Difficulty sleeping Muscle aches and pains Anxiety is not a normal part of aging and can be treated. The first important step is to have a physical exam. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a treatment option that teaches learning skills to manage anxiety. Skills that can help reduce anxiety include relaxation, changing thoughts, facing fears, learning how to solve problems and learning behaviors to improve sleep. Full Landscape Design/Installation Lawn Maintenance Trees & Shrubs Flagstone Patios Outdoor Kitchens, Pergolas, Fireplaces Water Features Masonry, Stucco, Brick, Rockwork, Concrete Outdoor Lighting Retaining Walls Now Accepting Summer Camp Enrollment! SPRING IS HERE! CALL TODAY FOR LAWN CARE! Offering 3 Convenient Austin Locations! Steiner Ranch 4308 N. Quinlan Park Road Suite 100 Austin, TX Jester 6507 Jester Boulevard Building 2 Austin, TX Bee Caves 8100 Bee Caves Road Austin, TX Camp Amazing Race is a flexible 11 week summer camp. Space is limited; sign up today at one of our three schools. Copyright 2013 Peel, Inc. Neighborhood Association - May

4 Chiggers are the larvae, or immature stage, of a certain type of mite. These larval mites climb onto people when they walk through infested areas. The chiggers wander around the body seeking a good site to feed. They prefer to feed in areas where skin is thinnest or where clothing fits tightly, such as the ankles, waist, behind the knees and groin. Chiggers do not burrow into the skin as many people believe, so smothering them by painting the bite area with nail polish will not do anything to relieve discomfort. Instead, chiggers inject a digestive enzyme which breaks down skin cells. The chiggers eat the broken down skins cells. Itching and redness is caused by our body s reaction to the enzymes chiggers inject into us. Itching typically begins 3-6 hours after being bitten, peaks at 24 hours and can last up to two weeks. Try to avoid chigger infested areas, but since this is not always possible, here are some other things to try: Wear protective clothing- tightly woven items that fit loosely; including long sleeves & pants; shoes or boots Tuck pant legs into boots CHIGGERS Submitted by Wizzie Brown Avoid sitting on the ground Remove & launder clothing ASAP after being in infested areas Shower/ bathe after being in an infested area; scrub vigorously with a washcloth Use an insect repellent with DEET or picaridin To treat chigger infestations around the home try the following: Keeping lawn trimmed Maintain vegetation; do not allow weeds to grow up & keep brush cleared Residual pesticide sprays, usually pyrethroids For chigger bites: Do not scratch pustules; opening pustule might lead to infection Oral antihistamines or topical anti-itch creams to relieve itching sensation For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at Also check out www. urban-ipm.blogspot.com 4 Neighborhood Association Newsletter - May 2013 Copyright 2013 Peel, Inc.

5 Sold! 4153 Westlake Dr. Exquisite Custom Gated Estate with stunning views of Austin Country Club Golf Course ~ Entertainer s dream with an outdoor living area featuring a swimming pool, cabana & kitchen ~ Luxurious master suite with sitting area and a large walk in closet ~ Beautiful family home with sports court and dog run Finding views that ove our clients. Tosca Gruber CRS, GRI, ABR, CMRS LAKE (5253) Mobile Fax luxuryhomes@austin.rr.com 609 Castle Ridge RD., Suite #440 Copyright 2013 Peel, Inc. Neighborhood Association - May

6 At no time will any source be allowed to use the Newsletter contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, , electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from the Homeowners Association and Peel Inc. The information in the Newsletter is exclusively for the private use of residents only. DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser. * The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. * Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction. * Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above. View answers online at SUDOKU The goal is to fill in the grid so that every row, every 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 Feature Exchange 6 Neighborhood Association Newsletter - May 2013 Copyright 2013 Peel, Inc.

7 Serving the Neighborhood for almost 13 years! Lance Loveless, DDS General Dentist Same Great location Davenport Village Shopping Center 3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. (360 and Westlake Dr.) Suite J-240 Austin At the bottom of the hill across from Maudie s (512) $99 Special (Valued at $415) Includes Cleaning*, Exam, & 3-D X-Rays * Routine Dental Cleaning Only Coupon has no cash value Copyright 2013 Peel, Inc. Neighborhood Association - May

8 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PEEL, INC. DR DROWNING IS PREVENTABLE WATER SAFETY TIPS AT 5 years ago this month, Colin Holst tragically and silently drowned at the age of Texas children have already drowned this year. Be a Water Guardian and help prevent children from drowning. Volunteer - Donate COLINSHOPE.ORG Ongoing: Volunteers needed to stuff and distribute water safey packets info@colinshope.org Ongoing: Colin's Hope Athlete Ambassadors needed! Now-June 18: Discount Schlitterbahn Tickets for sale. June 18: World s Largest Swim Lesson at Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels July 1: Colin s Hope Got2Swim Lake Austin 4 Miler (solo or relay) July 21: Colin s Hope Kids Got2Swim Pure Austin Quarry Lake LAYERS OF PROTECTION CONSTANT VISUAL SUPERVISION LEARN TO SWIM WEAR LIFE JACKETS MULTIPLE BARRIERS ON ALL POOLS & HOTTUBS KEEP BACKYARDS &BATHROOMS SAFE LEARN CPR CHECK POOLS & HOTTUBS 1ST FOR MISSING CHILDREN VISIT US ONLINE 8 Neighborhood Association Newsletter - May 2013 Copyright 2013 Peel, Inc.