November 2007
THe Village gazette Volume 1, Issue VIII
News for the Residents of the Villages at Western Oaks AND Legend Oaks
Circle C Animal Hospital Open House a HUGE Success! Submitted by Bob McKenna
Escarpment Village - Mayor Will Wynn and the Austin Police Department K-9 Unit were two of the celebrity attractions to attend the much anticipated Open House of the Circle C Animal Hospital Saturday September 29th, 2007. Over 100 guests and a dozen or so family pets attended the festivities and were treated to a brief address regarding the importance of the family pet and a family owned business from Mayor Will Wynn. Participants took a tour of the new animal hospital and enjoyed a variety of home made treats while Dr. Richard Rafferty and his wife, Lisa, answered questions. Dr. Rafferty, Lisa and their twin children, Ellie and Thomas, live less than 2 miles from the Hospital and love being part of this family friendly / environmentally conscious neighborhood. As the Open House festivities inside came to a close, the Austin Police Department K-9 Unit put on an amazing display outside in the
grassy area just north of the Hospital. One dog showed superior skills by locating a small “paging device” that had been thrown into the uncut grass after only a few minutes of efficiently searching the area. The most impressive display however, came from “VUC”, a German Shepherd patient of Dr. Rafferty, as he demonstrated with his trainer how to bring down a heavily padded ‘bad-guy’. In one example, VUC was able to close a 30 yard distance in less than 3 seconds from a sitting position and take the ‘bad-guy’ down. In another example, VUC was ordered to attack and then to return to his trainer’s side after 15 yards by only a verbal command – demonstrating an amazing amount of discipline and an extremely focused attention to his trainer’s voice. The crowd showed their approval by giving the Austin Police Department K-9 Unit a great round of applause!
Dr. Rafferty, Lisa, Ellie and Mayor Will Wynn
Left: Dr. Rafferty, Lisa and Austin Police Department K-9 Unit Right: VUC taking down a "bad-guy"
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THe Village gazette Four Stages Of Improving Your Game Submitted by Fernando M. Velasco
Tennis players, as many other individual sports, need to have “personal” attention in order to improve their games. In my 35+ years of coaching, I have been successful improving games of players who have trusted me with their games, using the Four Stages listed below. Stage One: Consistency Our muscles react to repetition of something that feels good and natural. If a player needs work on a particular stroke, hundreds of balls need to be given so the production of their stroke looks the same regardless of where the ball is located. Consistency of grips, foot work, anticipation, point of contact and follow-through, need to be almost “carbon” copy of each other. Stage Two: Control Do you know that there are only eight shots that can be executed when you hit a groundstroke? They are: cross court, down the line, flat, top spin, slice, drop shot, lob and “miss-hits” Once a player reaches the consistency of getting the ball over the net and into the court, the player needs to start working on controlling the “where” and “how” type of shot. As players advance on control, they will combine these shots, such as “top spin cross court, slice down the line, top spin lobs, etc.
Stage Three: Depth Most players want to hit the ball an inch above the net height. If players look at most of the great players, they will realize that most of the shots they hit are at least three feet over the net and land between the service line and base line of their opponents. The balls that are “skimmed” over the net, are usually passing shots when the players come up to the net, or great winners that only a Roger Federer or an Andy Roddick can do with great control and consistency. Stage Four: Power Once a player feels comfortable with the first three stages, then it is time to create Power. Unfortunately, most tennis players become injured by going to the Fourth Stage too quick into the game and become frustrated, thus ruining their weekend games and being sore for an entire week due to torn muscles. Power is generated mostly by good timing, good foot work, reading early where the ball will land, and by planning the shot even before the player gets to the ball. Most players in League level 2.5 to 4.0 will end up winning their matches by mastering the first three stages, while the ones going to stage Four too quick, will be spending their time with ice packs and taking Ibuprofen pills until the next match and start the “vicious” circle again….
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Can you imagine being a child and having nowhere to live, hurting and feeling unwanted, and abandoned? We receive calls day and night, "Do you have a home for a 3 and 6 yr old, newborn .." It is for them that we founded FamilyLink, and for those that we have to turn away it is so sad! I just received a call for 3 little children and the baby has broken bones. Where are the families for these precious children that will love them through this terrible pain and suffering? Maybe that family will be yours or someone you know. When one child becomes part of a family and is loved and healed, it will impact generations! There are also many children waiting to be adopted. Some have been waiting for years, and feel that no one wants them. In many cases children are separated. This is a travesty, and heartbreaking. We need families who have enough room in their hearts and homes to keep siblings together!
How You Can Help Become a foster or adoptive family*Donate* Child Advocate Fundraising *Renovation of emergency shelter*Volunteer We are available for speaking engagements to share on behalf of the children. Let compassion compel you to action! FamilyLink 512-945-8953 www.family-link.org 501C-3# 74-291-0463 All donations are tax deductible
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J.D. Power and Associates, July 24, 2007 For the third year in a row, the financial-services firm Edward Jones ranks “Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Full Service Brokerage Firms,” according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study.SM
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SmartMoney, August 2007 Edward Jones again was named the No. 1 full service brokerage firm in the August edition of SmartMoney magazine. The firm placed ahead of six other firms and received high marks in the four categories surveyed by the magazine: stock picking, customer satisfaction, trust and customer statements. Edward Jones, which also ranked No. 1 in 2005, received five-star ratings in client statements and customer satisfaction.
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BusinessWeek, March 5, 2007 Edward Jones was the highest-ranking brokerage firm on BusinessWeek magazine’s first-ever ranking of “Customer Service Champs.” The firm ranked No. 6 among 25 national and international companies that are the “best providers of customer service” based on techniques, strategies and tools used to deliver great service.
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THe Village gazette November Events at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center • • • • • •
Submitted by Saralee Tiede Nature Nights - Owls on the Prowl: Discover what an owl has for lunch. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 9 Invasive Plants Public Awareness Day - Expert presentations on this growing global concern with exhibits. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 17 The Art of Dalhart Windberg - A collection of framed giclée canvases by a Texas master in the McDermott Learning Center! Saturday, November 17 to Friday, December 21. See the 2008 Wildflower Days™ art print - Copies signed by the artist available for the first time. Saturday, November 17 Closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22. 17th Annual Holiday Shopping Event - Don’t miss the discounts, book signings, special events, exhibits, demonstrations and artists and artisans. Saturday is University of Texas at Austin Discount Day. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, November 30 and December 1, Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 2.
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The Village Gazette How to Avoid Stressing Out Over the Holidays • Establish a limit on money spent on gifts with your family and friends. • Create a budget for your gifts and buy one or two each week so you don’t have to rush in the last week or pay for them all out of your holiday paycheck. Try to shop at stores that will gift-wrap for you. • Write cards early. Better yet, order cards online with a pre-typed message that lets everyone know how you’re doing; then just add a one-line personal message by hand. • Decide in advance how much work you can reasonably manage for a get-together. Once that is established you may want to look into options for those tasks you won’t be able to get to. For instance, you may want to schedule a maid service for house cleaning or focus your cleaning on just the main rooms people will use. • Have a couple of special dishes that you make from scratch and buy the rest pre-made
or arrange for relatives to bring a dish to your gathering. • Sit down several times a day and focus on your breathing. Empty your mind of everything else. • Get out of the house for some exercise; it’s a proven mood-booster. • For parents – make sure you have enough activities to keep your kids busy. If they are old enough, enlist their help with some chores and entertaining and then reward them with a new activity. • Don’t set your expectations t o o h i g h . If something doesn’t go according to plan just laugh it off.
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THe Village gazette Raising Confident Kids It takes confidence to be a kid. Whether going to a new school or stepping up to bat for the first time, kids face a lot of uncharted territory. Naturally, parents want to instill a cando attitude in their kids so that they’ll bravely takes on new challenges and, over time, believe in themselves. While each child is a little different, parents can follow some general guidelines to build kids’ confidence. Self-confidence rises out of a sense of competence. In other words, kids develop confidence not because parents tell them they’re great, but because of their achievements, big and small. Sure, it’s good to hear encouraging words from mom and dad. But words of praise mean more when they refer to a child’s specific efforts or new abilities. When kids achieve something, whether it’s brushing their own teeth or riding a bike, they get a sense of themselves as able and
capable, and tap into that high-octane fuel of confidence. Building self-confidence can begin very early. When babies learn to turn the pages of a book or toddlers learn to walk, they are getting the idea “I can do it!” With each new skill and milestone, kids can develop increasing confidence. Parents can help by giving kids lots of Not Available Online opportunities to practice and master their skills, letting kids make mistakes and being there to boost their spirits so they keep trying. Respond with interest and excitement when kids show off a new skill, and reward them with praise when they achieve a goal or make a good effort. With plentiful opportunities, good instruction, and lots of patience from parents, kids can master basic skills — like tying their shoes and making the bed. Then, when other important challenges present themselves, kids can approach them knowing that they have already been successful in other areas.
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Stay on the Sidelines Of course, supervision is important to ensure that kids stay safe. But to help them really learn a new skill, it’s also important not to hover. Give kids the opportunity to try something new, make mistakes, and learn from them. For instance, if your son wants to learn how to make a peanut butter sandwich, demonstrate, set up the ingredients, and let him give it a try. Will he make a bit of a mess? Almost certainly. But don’t swoop in the second some jelly hits the countertop. In fact, avoid any criticism that could discourage him from trying again. If you step in to finish the sandwich, your son will think, “Oh well, I guess I can’t make sandwiches.” But if you have patience for the mess and the time it takes to learn, the payoff will be real. Someday soon he’ll be able to say, “I’m hungry for lunch, so I’m going to make (Continued on Page 10)
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my own sandwich.” You might even reply, “Great, can you make me one, too?” What a clear sign of your faith in his abilities! Offer Encouragement and Praise Sometimes, it won’t be you swooping in when your child falters, but your child giving up. Help by encouraging persistence in the midst of frustration. By trying again, kids learn that obstacles can be overcome. Once kids reach a goal, you’ll want to praise not Not only the end result but also their Available Online willingness to stick with it. For instance, after your son has mastered making that peanut butter sandwich you might show your confidence by saying, “Next time, want to learn how to crack an egg?” Sandwich-fixing and egg-cracking might not seem like huge achievements, but they’re important steps in the right direction — toward your child’s independence.
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Throughout childhood, parents have chances to prepare kids to take care of themselves. Sure, it’s great to feel needed, but as kids steadily gain confidence and independence, their relationship with you can be even richer. You can be bonded, not just by dependence, but by love and shared pride in all they’ve achieved. Eventually, your grown-up kids just might say thanks for how prepared they feel for the road ahead — a road they can take with confidence. Reviewed by: D’Arcy Lyness, PhD Date reviewed: January 2007 This information was provided by KidsHealth, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this one, visit www.KidsHealth. org or www.TeensHealth.org. ©1995-2006. The Nemours Foundation
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By Belinda Smith (Provided by Travis County Master Gardener Association) Things to Plant in November: Flowers: Ajuga, Alyssum, Bluebonnet, Butterfly Weed, Calendula, Candytuft, Carnation, Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Clarkia, Cornflower, Dianthus, Daisy (English, Shasta and Painted), Euryops, Forget-MeNot, Gazania, Indian Blanket, Liatris, Nasturtium, Pansy, Penstemon, Petunia, Phlox, Obedient Plant, German Primrose, Salvia, Sedum, snapdragon, Stock. Flower Seeds: Alyssum, Bluebonnet, Calendula, Candytuft, Cornflower, Daisy, Delphinium, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Nasturtium, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox, Pinks, California Poppy, Scabiosa, Snapdragon, Sweet Pea, Sweet William, Verbena, Viola, Wildflowers. Bulbs: Allium, Amarcrinum, Calla, Autumn Crocus (Colchicum), Cooperia, Daylily, Dietes, Hardy Cyclamen, Spider Lily, Louisiana Iris, Liriope, Lycoris, Iphelon, Monkey Grass, Muscari, Star of Bethlehem, Rain Lily, Society Garlic, Spraxis, Aztec Lilly Things to Do in November: Fertilize: Fertilize strawberry beds with a 3-1-2 ratio fertilizer. Keep soil moist to promote good plant vigor and berry production next spring. Water: Water everything well before a freeze. Transplant: Divide and transplant crowded perennials throughout the winter months. Now is the best time to move woody ornamentals. Prepare the new site before transplanting. Prepare Soil: Have landscape and garden soils tested now to determine soil balancing needs. Check winter mulch and replenish if needed. Stockpile leaves for mulch and composting throughout spring and summer. Lawn Care: A mulching mower makes raking lawns obsolete or use grass catcher as a mulch catcher. Use shredded leaves and grass clippings as mulch or put into the compost bin. Diseases/Pests to Look For: Watch roots of removed annuals for nematodes. Prune: After blooming, chrysanthemums should be cut back almost to the ground. Prune long, gangly shoots on shrubs. Remove dead and damaged wood from shrubs and trees. Note: To repel deer: spray your plants with fermented hot peppers combined with dishwashing liquid. Hot mouth for the deer!
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THe Village gazette Bowie High School Cheerleaders Present …
Mom’s Day Out
Let your kids spend the day with us while you shop! Dates: Saturday, December 1, 2007 AND/OR Saturday, December 8, 2007 Location:
10:00am – 4:00pm 10:00am – 4:00pm
James Bowie High School (Gym) 4103 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin, TX 78749
K-8th Grade
Cost: For EACH Saturday per child < Early Registration - $45.00 < At the door Registration - $50.00 < Optional lunch provided - $5.00 General Information: < Enjoy crafts, songs, & playtime! Cheerleaders will also cheer and tumble with kids. < Box lunch of hotdog, chips & drink is available for $5.00 additional cost. < For more information or questions contact Linda Rodriguez, 512-669-8915.
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Name of Participant: ______________________________________________ Grade: __________ Parent’s Full Name: _______________________________________________________________ Street Address: ___________________________________________Zip Code: _______________ Home Phone: ____________________________ Cell Phone:_____________________________ Email: __________________________________________ (for info on our Summer Kiddie Camp) Emergency Contact/Phone: _________________________________________________________ Check which day(s) your child will be attending: Saturday, Dec. 1 ______
Saturday, Dec. 15 ______ Box Lunch ($5.00/day) _______
Waiver of Claims: I, as the parent or guardian, hereby give permission for my child/children to participate in the Bowie Cheer Camp and acknowledge the fact that he/she is physically able to participate in the camp activities. I hereby waive any claim I might have against Bowie High School, Austin Independent School District and any of its agents, which might arise from any injury or other damage my child might incur on the property of Austin Independent School District.
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