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MAYFIELD RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
September 2011
THANK YOU! Thanks to all who attended the Annual Meeting in July. Your attendance and participation is appreciated! For those who were unable to attend we have posted the presentation on the website to review at your leisure. It is important to note that in order to conduct the meeting per the Bylaws a quorum must be present in person or by proxy. Fortunately we received just enough attendance and proxies (80) in order to validate the meeting. In the future we encourage all property owners to submit a proxy if you are unable to attend the meeting.
Playground & Greenbelt There have been numerous greenbelt and playground issues reported to Southwest Management Services and the Round Rock police department during the last year. During the annual meeting, residents expressed their concern with the increase of inappropriate activity in the greenbelt and the playground. The incidents have included vandalism of neighborhood property, destruction of the trees and plants, indecent exposure, urination, defecation and cruelty to animals. Please make sure your children are discouraged from playing in the greenbelt areas. If you witness any of this type of criminal behavior, please contact the Round Rock police department at their non emergency number: 512- 218-5500. Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.
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IMMUNIZATIONS: Not Just for Kids By- Concentra Urgent Care Although most toddlers in the United States have received all recommended vaccines, many adults and adolescents have not. These missed vaccinations increase their risk for infection, hospitalization, death, and disease spread, and they contribute to the estimated $10 billion that is spent annually on vaccine preventable diseases in the United States. Evidence shows that currently approved vaccines are safe and effective. However, coverage rates for persons of all ages vary nationwide. Reasons cited include lack of health insurance, unfamiliarity with vaccine recommendations, limited access at physicians’ offices, or the perceived cost of vaccines. What you need to know is that obtaining recommended vaccines in a timely manner can prevent disease. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends the following immunization schedule for generally healthy adults and adolescents: VACCINE
RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
Influenza........................................................................ Yearly, especially if at risk Meningococcal...........One dose, age 11-12 or 13-18 if not previously immunized Tetanus-Diphtheria/Tetanus.... One dose, age 11-12, then booster every 10 years -Diphtheria-Pertussis Human Papilloma Virus............................. Three doses, age 11-26 (females only) Measles - Mumps - Rubella.................................................................................. ................... If born after 1956, one or two doses if never immunized up to age 65 Pneumococcal............................................................ One dose, at or after age 65 Varicella (chicken pox).Two doses if no prior infection or immunization received Zoster (shingles)........................................................ One dose, at or after age 60 Specific recommendations for individuals may vary depending on age, prior immunization history and the presence of other existing conditions; please see the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Web site at: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/ schedules/default.htm. For more information about immunizations and where to get them, contact your health care provider, your Concentra health specialist, or visit the CDC’s Web Site at: www.cdc.gov/vaccines. The Mayfield Ranch Homeowner's Association Newsletter - September 2011
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MAYFIELD RANCH IMPORTANT NUMBERS
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS EMERGENCY................................................................911 Fire...................................................................................911 Ambulance.......................................................................911 Sheriff – Non-Emergency................................ 512-943-1300
Please contact SMS for questions or concerns regarding the community.
SCHOOLS LEANDER ISD Parkside Elementary..................................... 512-570-7100 Wiley Middle School................................... 512-435-4800 Vista Ridge High School.............................. 512-570-1800 Rouse High School...................................... 512-570-2000 ROUND ROCK ISD Chandler Oaks Elementary.......................... 512-704-0400 Walsh Middle School................................... 512-704-0800 Stony Point High School............................. 512-428-7000 Round Rock High School............................ 512-464-6000
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Southwest Management Services P.O. Box 342585 Austin, Texas 78734 Phone: 512-266-6771 Fax: 512-266-6791 www.southwestmanagement.net
MOVIE NIGHT Mark your calendar for the first annual community movie night! The tentative date is September 23rd. The Social Committee will send out a reminder notice to confirm the date, time and movie title. Thank you to Lifeline Aquatics for sponsoring movie night!
Wendy.............................................................Csaki President Paula Dawning .................................................Vice President Joey Hlavenka...............................................Financial Officer Jennifer Poulson .......................................................Secretary John Hevey...................................................member at large. If you wish to contact them, please e-mail to:
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Election Results There were two positions available on the board. The votes have been tallied and we would like to welcome John Hevey and Joey Hlavenka (incumbent) to the board. Thank you to Derek Tanis for participating in the election.
New Board Postions Every year the board is required to re-elect members to their positions. This year Wendy Csaki will be our new President, Paula Dawning - Vice President, Joey Hlavenka - Financial Officer, Jennifer Poulson - Secretary and John Hevey will be a member at large.
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MAYFIELD RANCH TIPS AND TIDBITS - QUESTION OF THE MONTH by Debby Cole
no proven strategy for prevention. Another organism is Xylella or Bacterial Leaf Scorch. The vector for spread is several insects. Symptoms include marginal leaf scorch, declining vigor, dieback and sometimes death. One of the stress factors which favors this disease is drought. This pathogen attacks several different plant materials but red oak is one of them.
Wo u l d yo u s e n d e ve r yo n e information on all of the effects of the Texas drought? Landscapes all over the state are suffering and we want everyone to know what is happening. (Question comes from a GTL staffer) We will give you basic information on several issues affecting our landscapes. Feel free to ask for more information or “Google” the particular topic to find out more. IRRIGATION PROBLEMS
As we have reported previously, all of the deficiencies in an irrigation system really show up when we are in a drought. Poor spacing of heads, low pressure, worn diaphragms all contribute to less than stellar performance of your irrigation. Solution? Audit and evaluate during “down times” and perform repairs and upgrades as recommended by your irrigation professional. And remember an irrigation system is meant to supplement rain. It can never replace it. EVAPO-TRANSPIRATION Ba s e d u p o n E T re p o r t s ( e v a p o transpiration) our turf is currently requiring 4.77 inches of water per week in order to just replace moisture through a plant’s natural chemical processes. There is no way a turf that exists in full sun can flourish in these conditions. Add shallow soil, poorly
designed irrigation and the result is brown “hot spots”. All other plants materials are struggling as well. TREES ARE STRUGGLING TOO
Trees and specifically red oaks are struggling in the drought. Although many harmful organisms can co-exist within trees for many seasons, once there is a stressful situation, the trees begin to show signs of poor health and even death. As we reported right after the freeze of 2011, damage might not appear on trees for many months…until a hot, droughty situation. Which is where we are at the moment. One of the problems is Botryosphaeria canker and dieback of trees and shrubs. This is an opportunistic fungus which causes disease on plants that are stressed. There is
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MAYFIELD RANCH ADOPTION COALITION Omar is a sweet, loving boy—and he almost always has a smile on face! While he is extremely active and loves to play sports and be outside, Omar does well academically and is a very polite young man. Omar, who turns ten in November, needs an active and involved family who can provide him with consistent expectations, boundaries and structure. An abundance of support and patience will help Omar achieve success in his promising young life. To find out more about Omar, please contact Grace Lindgren, LMSW, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter, at the Adoption Coalition of Texas (512) 810-0813 or
[email protected]. Adopting a child from the foster care system requires little or no cost to the adoptive family and funding may be available to help the adoptive family support the child or sibling group. To learn more about the foster care adoption process, please call the Adoption Coalition of Texas at (512) 301-2825, email
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