Westside news Volume 6, Number 3 March 2015 Official Newsletter of the Westside at Buttercup Creek HOA DOGS AND LEASHES What would we do without man s best friend? They provide protection, companionship, entertainment and in some cases angst. We simply love our dogs. We love them so much we even take them with us to local shops, the parks, and even the daily walk around the neighborhood. However, Westside Preserve neighbors have expressed recent concern over dog owners allowing their furry friends to run around the neighborhood unattended or without a leash. You might be thinking My dog is calm, obedient, and can walk by my side without a leash. I ve never had an issue before. BUT THERE ARE MANY REASONS WE SHOULD LEASH OUR DOGS. 1. Automobile accidents. You may be on a walk and your dog is unleashed. Your dog sees a squirrel (or some other distraction) across the street. The dog may dart across the street before you have a chance to stop them. The risk vs reward is not worth it. As a dog owner I d be distraught if my dog were hit by a car. I d also hate to be driver, wishing it could have been avoided, knowing it could have been avoided. 2. Other Aggressive Dogs. Your dog may be friendly but that does not mean that all dogs are. If your dog is unleashed and approaches a leashed aggressive dog, that dog could bite your dog. Because your dog was unleashed, you may not be entitled to damages for your dog s medical expenses. 3. Finally, it s the law. The City of Cedar Park issued ordinance no. CO20.11.12.22.C1 and in Chapter 2 Article 2.01 (A) Any not on its Owner s property of the property of another person with such owner s consent which is: i. Not secured by means of a leash, chain or other restraint of sufficient strength to control the actions of such Dog: ii. Not fully contained within a cage, crate, kennel, or similar enclosure; or iii. Not fully confined to such property by a confinement fence of sufficient height and strength. This could result in a Class C misdemeanor Please don t be the neighbor that walks without a leash. By using a leash you are not just being a good neighbor, you are really showing how much you care about your dog. Simply put, leashes protect your dog and others around you. As dog owners, let s step up and show our dogs some love. And remember to scoop the poop! Copyright 2015 Peel, Inc. Westside News - March 2015 1
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Walt Conlin... President Dawn Harris... V. President David Jackson...Secretary Denny James... Treasurer Dennis Domanski...Director HOA WEBSITE www.westsidehoa.org MANAGEMENT INFO Celeste Starr Schulz - Property Manager Goodwin Management Office: 512-852-7922 Fax: 512-346-4873 Celeste.Schulz@Goodwintx.com NEWSLETTER INFO EDITOR Joey Surls... communications@westsidehoa.org PUBLISHER Peel, Inc... 512-263-9181 Advertising... advertising@peelinc.com ADVERTISING INFO Please support the businesses that advertise in the Westside News. Their advertising dollars make it possible for all Westside at Buttercup Creek residents to receive the monthly newsletter at no charge. No homeowners association funds are used to produce or mail the newsletters. If you would like to support the newsletter by advertising, please contact our sales office at 512-263-9181 or advertising@peelinc.com. The advertising deadline is the 8th of each month for the following month's newsletter. COMMITTEES Do you want to help out in the community but don t have a lot of time? Join one of the following Committees and help out as much or as little as you want. Neighborhood Watch - Vacant -neighborhoodwatch@westsidehoa.org Modifications - Denney James - modifications@westsidehoa.org Social - Nancy Townsend & Janet Theriault - social@westsidehoa.org Pools - Darrell Park - pools@westsidehoa.org Fences - Chris Bardash - fences@westsidehoa.org Landscaping - Vacant - landscaping@westsidehoa.org Caves & Preserves - Darrell Park - cavesandpreserves@westsidehoa.org Lighting - Vacant - lighting@westsidehoa.org CALL FOR ARTICLES You ve been telling yourself each month that you would love to write an article or give your opinion about this or that. You always have something to say. Everyone always wants to listen to you. Write an article for the Westside News. Articles must be emailed to westsidenewseditor@yahoo.com by the 8th of the month to be published in the following month s newsletter. Let s see some articles! 2 Westside News - March 2015 Copyright 2015 Peel, Inc.
Fit and Fun: Health Tips for You & Your Children By: Concentra Urgent Care Getting fit and staying fit can be a fun process. That s true for individuals, and it s especially true for families. Fitness is an important topic, especially when your daily routine involves a lot of sitting, whether at work, at school, or at home in front of a computer or TV screen. The habits that we learn as children are often the habits we carry into adulthood. As parents, we can help our children build healthy habits and find new, fun ways to motivate ourselves and our children to get active. Below are some ideas for getting off the couch and having some fun while getting fit: Take an active vacation: It s tempting every day to think of your vacation as a time to sit and relax. But isn t that what your body does everyday? Instead, you can plan a trip that includes hiking, biking, skiing, and other activities that the whole family can do together. Visit a local park: It doesn t have to take a whole day, but you could spend a few hours playing at a park. Take a ball (football or soccer), a Frisbee, or a hacky sack, and play. You can invite some friends to join you, too. And remember: It s not just about the kids moving around it s your time, too! Hold a block party: Call your neighbors, and block off the closest cul-de-sac for a get together that includes fun and active games. From freeze tag and relay races to hide-andseek and kickball, there are hundreds of activities to choose from that are fun for everyone. Go for a hike: Find a local area where you and your family can go and hike for a few miles. Spend time outdoors, and enjoy what nature has to offer while you all get fit! For more ideas about fun activities, visit the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance s Web site at: www.aahperd.com. The Goal: Be instrumental in encouraging children to develop the good habit of moving through space, nurturing their physical power, and getting fit. For more information about healthy activities, contact your health care provider or your Concentra health specialist. For more information on the importance of fitness for children, visit the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention s website at: www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/physicalactivity/ Westside at Buttercup Creek Fun Office Arcade & Play Room Free Wifi TVs at Dental Chairs Parent Lounge Digital Xrays Open Monday-Friday Before and After School Hours Insurance & Medicaid Accepted Pediatric Dentists The Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children see a dentist when they get their first tooth & no later than 1 year of age! Our Board Certified Pediatric dentists see children from 6 months to 18 years old! Braces Need braces or interested in Invisalign? Free consultation with our Board Certified Orthodontist. New Patients FREE EXAM with regular cleaning, X-rays and fluoride 601 E. WHITESTONE BLVD. STE 400 Cedar Park, TX 78613 Located in the Railyard Shopping Center 512.259.2331 1512 TOWN CENTER DR. STE 750 Pflugerville, TX 78660 Located at Stone Hill Town Center next to Target 512.251.9100 www.kidsdentalsmiles.com Copyright 2015 Peel, Inc. Westside News - March 2015 3
Implementing yoga into a workout routine can provide unique health benefits, said a Baylor College of Medicine physician and yoga enthusiast. Yoga is a broad philosophy containing many different paths to achieve the goal of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing,said Dr. Bobby Kapur, assistant professor of medicine at BCM and associate chief for emergency medicine at the Harris County Hospital District's Ben Taub General Hospital. In physical fitness, yoga is the practice of physical postures and breathing exercises that allow a person to strengthen the body and at the same time enter a meditative and relaxed state of awareness. Yoga entails various positions, stretching and deep breathing. Practicing yoga can help a person improve flexibility, balance, limberness, blood circulation, and it can also relax muscle tension and fight infection, Kapur said. BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS ORGANIZING SERVICES: CAN'T FIND THINGS? GET ORGANIZED TODAY! CALL BECKY, PERSONAL ORGANIZER 404-982-7128 Www.beckywhetzell.com Classified Ads Business classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $50, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office @ 888-687-6444 or advertising@peelinc.com. INDIAN MEAL MOTHS Indianmeal moths can be found in dogfood, birdseed, cereals, dried fruit, nuts, powdered milk and candy. Adults are small with grayish wings tipped in copper. Larvae are creamy yellow to yellow-green to pink and often crawl along pantry walls. Spun pupal cases are often found along corners and edges of wall areas. To eliminate a pantry pest problem, the first step is to locate and remove all infested items. Removing infested items is the easy part; finding the infestation is not always so simple. Begin with the oldest food items, usually in the back of the pantry. Inspect everything, including unopened food items since these can also be a source. If you find an infested item, do not stop your inspection, more than one item may be infested. Throw away infested items. If you don t feel that you can throw away food, place the infested food in a ziptop plastic bag and place it in the freezer for about 5-7 days or spread the infested food item on a baking sheet and bake at 250 degrees for 4-6 hours to kill any insects. Once all the insects are dead, you can sift the food item or pick out the insects. Of course, you can always just leave the insects in the food and get a little more protein with your meal! It is extremely important to find the source, and not all pantry pest infestations come from the pantry. Check rooms for items such as dried, decorative peppers, dried flowers, potpourri or rice heating packs. 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 A&M AgriLife Extension Service or the Texas A&M AgriLife Research is implied. Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. 4 Westside News - March 2015 Copyright 2015 Peel, Inc.
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