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January 2009 Volume 2, Issue 12

Official Publication of the Forest Creek Homeowners Association

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2009 Swim Team RegistrationThe Forest Area Swim Team (FAST) begins

its sixth season this spring! Registration for returning members and their siblings will run from March 1st through March 14th. Registration for new members who are residents of Forest Creek, Forest Creek III and Lake Forest will be held on from 1pm to 3pm on March 29th at the Lake Forest Clubhouse. Location and time will be announced in the next newsletter. The cost is $135 per swimmer.

We are excited to be offering our tadpole program again this season. The tadpole program targets swimmers who desire to improve swimming skills and stroke technique in order to compete on a competitive swim team. This program is targeted for children who cannot yet swim the length of the Lake Forest or Forest Creek pools. Upon graduation from this program, swimmers are eligible to swim on the competition team and participate in swim meets. The cost is $150 per swimmer.

Practices are held at the Lake Forest and Forest Creek neighborhood pools beginning in May and running through the end of June. Meets are hosted at various neighborhood pools in the north Austin area on Saturday mornings. The Championship Meet is held on the last Sunday of the season at the University of Texas Swim Center.

For more information on the FAST Frogs please visit us at www.fastfrogs.net or e-mail us at [email protected]. We will also be available to provide information and answer questions at the January 12th FC HOA meeting.

Ask Mrs. GreenDear Mrs. Green,

Happy New Year ! My resolution is to “Go Green”. How do I begin ?

(And please keep it simple, quick and easy for me.) Signed,Fresh Start

Dear Fresh,Recycling IS quick and easy. Just follow

these steps:

Step One: Call Round Rock Recycling at 512-255-4980. They provide a green recycling bin. For less than a dollar a week, they pick up curbside every Tuesday morning.

Step Two: Designate a recycling area (either in your garage or utility room). Put aluminum cans, tin cans, and plastic bottles in the green bin. Throw away the caps (they are not recyclable). Rinse out the can or bottle before placing in the bin to keep everything clean and bug-free.

Step Three: Place a brown paper bag next to the bin. Put all clean paper, newspapers, magazines, and junk mail in the paper bag. When it is full, take it to the Paper Recycling Dumpsters located in the Forest Creek Elementary School parking lot. (The school gets a portion of the profits.)

See, it’s as simple as One-Two-Three. Soon recycling will become a reflex, and you won’t even think about it. Your friends and family will see how easy it is, and they’ll start recycling, too. It’s a win-win for everyone on Planet Earth. Happy “Go Green” New Year !Signed,Mrs. Green********************************FREE RECYCLING

Take your aluminum, tin, steel, plastic, fiberboard (cereal, cracker, cake boxes), egg cartons, packing peanuts, old cell phones, inkjet cartridges, fluorescent light bulbs, and automotive products to the City of Round Rock Recycling Center

310 Deepwood Drive (off 620 across from Micki Krebsbach Pool).

Bring ut i l i ty bi l l for proof of residency.

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Property Management ContactKerri Hebert

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Bowl for Kids’ SakeSubmitted by Connie Anderson

It’s almost time to lace up your bowling shoes, don your Mardi Gras attire, and roll a strike to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas (BBBS). For more than 25 years, Bowl For Kids’ Sake (BFKS) has been Big Brothers Big Sisters’ largest annual fundraiser. To thank participants for their contributions, BBBS hosts a free, fun-filled bowling party with team prizes! The 2009 Mardi Gras themed celebration (PG rated) will be held at Highland Lanes on February 27th, 28th, and March 1st.

Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is “to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships.” This year BBBS of Central Texas has served more than 1,500 children and has been “ranked among the top five [agencies] in the country!” This success wouldn’t be possible without community support, especially that of BFKS participants. “One hundred percent of the proceeds support the recruitment and screening

of volunteers, and the professional support staff that check in with each child, parent, and volunteer on a regular basis.”

Come learn more about BFKS at the official Kick-Off Party Monday, January 19th at Trudy’s North Star, 8820 Burnet Rd, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. There will be door prizes, games, trivia, fundraising tips, and team registration. Be sure to brush up on your bowling and Mardi Gras knowledge!

If you’re unable to attend the kick-off party, there are several ways to be a part of Bowl For Kids’ Sake. Gather your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to form a team of five (maximum) or register individually at http://austinbown.kintera.org. The registration deadline is February 19th. There are also corporate sponsorship opportunities and group/industry bowling sessions listed on the website. For more information about BFKS or the Kick-Off Party, contact Meghan Jones by phone at 512-472-5437 or email at [email protected].

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Nursemaid’s ElbowWhenever you reach out to a young child, be mindful not to pull

or jerk his or her hands or arms. A quick tug of a toddler’s arm can easily result in a slip or subluxation (partial dislocation) of an elbow bone. This is called “nursemaid’s elbow” or pulled elbow.

Nursemaid’s elbow most commonly occurs in kids 1 to 3 years old, though infants and older kids can experience it, too.

In younger children, the ligaments (bands of muscle that hold bones together) are loose and bones are not yet fully developed, making it easy for them to slip in and out of place.

As kids get older, however, their ligaments tighten, bones enlarge and harden, and the risk of nursemaid’s elbow significantly decreases.

Causes of Nursemaid’s ElbowThe elbow joint connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to the radius

and ulna (lower arm bones). The rounded tip of the radius (the radial head) is surrounded by a ligament that is sometimes loose in kids.

If not tight enough, the ligament may slip over the radial head if a small amount of pressure is applied. This causes the bones to move out of place, or subluxate.

Any of the following can cause a subluxation:• Jerking a child's arm. Pulling a toddler along while walking or quickly

grabbing his or her hand can jerk the arm, resulting in slipping of the radial head. Use caution when taking a child by the hand.

• Pulling a child up by the hands. Pulling on hands or forearms can put stress on the elbows. Never pick up a toddler or infant by the hands or wrists. Lifting under the armpits is the safest way to lift a child.

• Swinging a toddler by the arms. Any type of swinging by holding the hands or wrists can strain the elbow joint and should be avoided.

• Breaking a fall with the arm. The natural response to falling is outstretching an arm for protection. The elbow can overextend during this type of injury, resulting in a slip of the radial head.

• Rolling over in an awkward way. Sometimes rolling over in a crib, bed, or on the floor can cause nursemaid’s elbow in infants and very young children.

When Your Child Is InjuredA child with nursemaid’s elbow will probably not look outwardly

injured because the subluxation does not cause the arm to twist or bend awkwardly.

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However, a child may exhibit warning signs that should signal a red flag to parents. Here’s what to look for:

• The child refuses to use an arm. A child will not be able to use the injured arm without pain. Therefore, the arm is usually kept in a fixed, straight position or with a slight bend in the elbow.

• Use of the arm is painful. Toddlers may tell you the forearm hurts, or they may cry or shout out in pain if you touch it. This doesn’t necessarily indicate a case of nursemaid’s elbow. Fractures and bruises will hurt, too. You’ll just know something isn’t right and a doctor needs to check it out. Contact your doctor if you suspect a case of nursemaid’s elbow. Do

not attempt to put the bone back into place yourself. Timely treatment by a medical professional can ease pain and reduce the risk of further complications.

At the Doctor’s OfficeIf your family doctor is not able to treat nursemaid’s elbow, an

orthopedic specialist may provide care. A doctor at a local emergency department can also see your child.

The doctor will first determine whether your child has nursemaid’s elbow. The arm and shoulder will be felt to make sure there’s no swelling or other abnormality, which could point to a fracture instead. If no swelling is present, the doctor will attempt to manually push the radial head back into place. The medical term for this is reduction.

Your child may be given some medicine for anxiety relief before the reduction, but anesthesia is not needed. The procedure is very quick and takes only a few seconds. A child is usually asked to sit on a parent’s lap while the doctor attempts to reduce the elbow. During this procedure, the arm is taken from a straight position and quickly bent upwards. The doctor will listen and feel for a “pop” or “click” sound, indicating the bones are back in place. A child may experience a moment of pain in the elbow at the time of the reduction. After treatment, most kids have full use of the arm within 5 to 10 minutes.

Some cases may require more than one try to successfully reduce the elbow. Occasionally, a child may not use the arm after the reduction for a brief time, fearing it will be painful. If discomfort continues, the doctor may put the arm in a sling and recommend acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief.

Kids who’ve had nursemaid’s elbow are at risk of a recurrence, so it’s important to be careful when picking up your child or holding hands. Never jerk, swing, or tug on a young child’s hands or arms.

Reviewed by: Kate M. Cronan, MDDate reviewed: October 2008

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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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Making Time For Exercise Is Easy

Reprinted with permission from the American Council on Exercise

By now you know that exercise is good for you, and that you should do something on a regular basis. What’s the best time for you to exercise? Anytime. Honestly. For example, when you’re sitting and watching TV, stretch your muscles. Never stretch so hard it hurts. Rather, stretch to the point of mild tension and hold the stretch for 10 to 30 seconds. A healthy exercise program includes three kinds of exercise: aerobic activity, muscular strengthening and flexibility exercise. You can start your exercise program without investing in any elaborate equipment. For example, you can do simple exercises at home or at your desk at work, including sit-ups, push-ups and pull-ups. For basic body weight exercises, weight-lifting equipment isn’t required. Head for the kitchen and pick up the soup cans you have in the cupboard.

Aerobic activity can be fun Aerobic activity is defined as prolonged continuous movement of large muscle groups. Translated, that means do something that keeps you moving. Ideally, do it for 20 minutes straight. If you don’t have that much time, two 10-minute aerobic activity sessions will benefit you almost as much. The good thing about aerobic activity is that it includes many of the sports you probably already enjoy. Walking, biking, hiking, dancing, swimming, even basketball are all examples of aerobic exercise. Another good thing is that you can easily accomplish those two 10-minute sessions with things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking around the neighborhood after work or parking your car farther away. You could even turn shopping into an

aerobic activity. Shopping is walking, so don’t stop for 10 minutes straight and you’ve worked in one of your daily sessions! Check with your local mall for mall walker programs, and you’ll have company. Aerobic exercise is definitely good for cardiovascular health and fitness. And here’s something else you’ll like: Aerobic activity can help you lose weight.

Plenty of good exercise all around the house If you do housework or yard work, you’re doing yourself a favor. The stretching and lifting housework entails is good exercise. So is work you do outside. Yard work uses many muscle groups, especially activities like planting and working in the garden. Raking uses your arm and back muscles. Digging gives your arms and legs a workout. And gardening provides a bonus: You’ll have more fresh vegetables and fruits to add to your diet.

Is one time better than another to exercise? It’s really up to you. You can exercise in the morning, afternoon or evening. Lunch breaks offer an excellent opportunity to get out of the office and exercise. Use your coffee break to take a short walk around the office. Get rid of the day’s stress by fitting in an exercise session after work. Whatever time you choose, make sure you stick with it. For some people, it’s easier to stay with an exercise program when you do it with a friend or co-worker. Make time to stay healthy Exercise is one of the best things you can do for yourself. If you’re basically healthy, get going right now. If you’re 40+ or have any health problems, consult your physician first.

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Texas Events - January

Texas Events has been published with the permission of the Texas Department of Transportation. All events are taken in part from the Texas Events Calendar. All dates for events were correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

1—KYLE: Polar Bear Splash Begins at 1 p.m. Kyle Swimming Pool. www.kylepard.com 512/262-3939

4—BOERNE: Junior Livestock Poultry Show Kendall County Fairgrounds. www.KCFA.org 830/249-2948

9-10—BOERNE: Junior Livestock Show & Sale Kendall County Fairgrounds. www.KCFA.org 830/249-2948

9-10—MASON: Mason County Junior Livestock Show Fort Mason City Park. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-6000

9-11—CONCAN: Trout Days Includes programs and contests. Garner State Park. www.thcrr.com 800/210-0380

11—AUSTIN: Drumline Live! Long Center for the Performing Arts. www.TheLongCenter.org 512/474-5664

15-17—JOHNSON CITY: Blanco County Youth Stock Show Blanco County Fairgrounds. www.johnsoncitytexaschamber.com 830/868-7684

15-18—FREDERICKSBURG: Windows on Texas Music Festival Includes live Texas music, conferences and showcases at different locations around Fredericksburg. www.texasrebelradio.com 830/997-2197

16—AUSTIN: Richie Havens One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753

16-17—KERRVILLE: Drumline Live! Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. www.kpas.org 830/896-9393

16-17—KINGSLAND: Celebrating Winter Thru Quilts Features about 125 quilts, unique vendors and more. Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Drive. www.barbsquilts.com 325/388-5225

16-18—FREDERICKSBURG: Trade Days Shop more than 350 vendor. Hwy. 290 E. www.fbgtradedays.com 830/990-4900 or 210/846-4094

17, 19—AUSTIN: The King Operetta Tells the story of Martin Luther King during the last year of his life. Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts. www.TheLongCenter.org 512/474-5664

20-21, 26—AUSTIN: MLK Celebration Starts on the University of Texas at Austin campus and celebrates the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with performances by some of the city’s best jazz,

blues and gospel musicians. www.mlkcelebration.com 23—AUSTIN: Diane Schuur One World Theatre. www.

oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 24—AUSTIN: Tree Talk, Winter Walk Learn about trees and tree

maintenance with walks and talks led by local tree experts. Includes a plant sale. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. www.wildflower.org 512/232-0100

25—GEORGETOWN: At the Movies Offers a smorgasbord of immortal tunes first encountered at the cinema. Klett Performing Arts Center at Georgetown High School. wwwGeorgetownTexasSymphony.org 512/864-9591

30-Feb. 21—ROUND ROCK: Picasso at the Lapin Agile Comedy is about a fictional meeting between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso. Sam Bass Community Theatre. www.sambasstheatre.org 512/244-0440

31—AUSTIN: Carnaval Brasileiro In the tradition of Brazil’s carnival celebration, this event features samba music, elaborate costumes, dancing and uninhibited revelry. Palmer Events Center. www.sambaparty.com

31—AUSTIN: Duo Erato Martha Masters teams up with Risa Carlson at 8 p.m. Northwest Hills United Methodist Church. www.AustinClassicalGuitar.org 512/300-2247

31—AUSTIN: The Love of China: Celebration of Chinese New Year Begin the Chinese New Year with good karma and cultural heritage. One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753

31—BANDERA: Wild Game Dinner Enjoy everything from venison chili to wild boar, bear and elk. Begins at 4 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church. 830/796-3091

31—FREDERICKSBURG: Indian Artifact & Collectible Show Includes pre-1900 North American Indian artifacts, arrowheads and old collectibles on exhibit and for sale. Pioneer Pavilion, Lady Bird Johnson Park. E-mail: [email protected] 830/626-5561

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Did you know that dryer sheets, air fresheners, scented laundry soap, scented cleaners and scented body lotion tend to have one thing in common? 95% of the chemicals used in these particular products contain artificial fragrance molecules derived from petroleum which have shown to pose human health risks.

The chemical fragrance industry is virtually unregulated. Full disclosure of the ingredients in their products is not necessary because these ingredients are considered “trade secrets”. Because of this in 2005 the Food and Drug administration (FDA) issued a warning to the fragrance industry stating that the agency is serious about enforcing a law requiring companies to inform consumers that their products have not been safety tested.

Several of the common fragrance ingredients found in these products are:a) benzyl alcohol – a central nervous system (CNS) depressant.b) coumarin – animal carcinogenc) p- cymene – chronic effects: damage to lungs, liver, kidneys.

Target organ: CNSd) diethyl phthalate – possible risk of congenital malformation of

fetus, targets nerves

e) musk ketone – increases carcinogenic effects of other materials. Found in blood, fat tissue and breast milk; crosses placenta/barrier.

f) toluene – target organs: liver, kidneys, brain and bladderUsing fragrance free products for laundry and personal care products

is an educated step towards making the home healthier for the entire family.

Try some of these easy less toxic options:- Use free and clear laundry detergent- Wash and dry cotton and synthetic products separately- Add one half cup of vinegar to the wash cycle as a fabric

softener- Fresh fruit bowls for non-toxic fragrance in the house- Use baking soda as a deodorizer- Use fragrance free shampoo, conditioner, lotion and deodorant

Resources for more information:- Environmental Health Network: www.ehnca.org- www.cosmeticdatabase.com- Less Toxic Alternatives, Carolyn Gorman, 2001- Industry MSDS sheets

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Kendrell is outgoing, cheerful and makes friends easily. She enjoys running and doing typical “girl” things. She is engaging and talkative. Kendrell may present as a tough girl, but her foster parents report that underneath her tough exterior, Kendrell has a big and generous heart.

Jonathan is a happy, easy-going child. He is active and enjoys sports and drawing. He is smart and can watch someone doing something and it will only take him a few tries to be able to do it himself.

These children very much want to be adopted together and would contribute significantly to the happiness of a family. Jonathan would benefit from a positive male role model that will spend time doing mutually enjoyable activities. Kendrell would thrive in a home that allows her to be a teenager while guiding her in becoming a mature young woman.

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