Circle C Ranch

The Official Publication of the Circle C Homeowner's Association

Volume 8, Number 12 December 2011 www.circlecranch.info

CIRCLE C COMMUNITY CENTER & NEW POOL UPDATE Submitted by Jason Bram, CCHOA President As you can tell by driving by the new Circle C Community Center (CCCC) site, a lot has taken place at the corner of La Crosse and Spruce Canyon. Our Community Center and Recreational Pool are close to being complete and we hope to open the Community Center in January. Look DECEMBER for the latest information on our web site, as the actual date may change (see www.circlecranch. DATES info). We want to thank Clayton Elementary and all of our residents that live in the area for their patience and putting up with the added noise and traffic. It will soon be worth it. DECEMBER 3RD The Community Center will house our HOA offices and should be able to accommodate our CCHOA Annual Holiday Party Annual HOA Meeting held in March of each year. We have planned for over-flow, too. There (see inside for more details) are two smaller executive conference rooms, a huge covered patio, a spacious hallway, and an outdoor meeting area behind the building, all of which can be incorporated for an over-flow sized DECEMBER 16-18 crowd. We can show out door or in door movies, which is a very popular tradition in Circle C. CCHOA Holiday The large meeting room can be divided into 3 smaller meeting rooms. This will provide a great Lighting Contest place to host parties, have group meetings and host any other get together you may have planned. The final pool design reflects a need for a seasonal recreational pool, which is only open during the warmer months, as it is not heated. However, it has everything else a kid could want, or an adult. It’s roughly half the surface area of our current lap swimming pool, but it has very little deep water. It was designed for a variety of recreational activities, including a water slide, adult lounging area, a very wide beach entry with bubblers and sprayers to keep the water cool, a broad area suitable for water volleyball, multiple steps, LED lights, and a unique Splash Pad with specialized water toys. In the big picture, we think the Community Center and new Recreational Pool put Circle C Ranch back at the top of the list of most desirable communities in Austin. Our biggest features are: our close-in location to Austin (10 miles down MOPAC), the airport (15 miles), high performing schools (Circle C Child Development Center, Kiker, Clayton, Gorzycki and Bowie), shopping (Escarpment Village, Parkside Village, HEB, etc.), two swimming pools (one heated all year pool for programming and one recreational pool), and our own community center. This puts us well ahead of Steiner Ranch, Bel Terra, High Pointe, and any other master planned community in the Central Texas area.

HOA Mgmt Office...... [email protected] or 288-8663 The Circle C Ranch newsletter is mailed monthly to all Circle C HOA Financial Office...... 451-9901 Ranch residents. Residents, community groups, churches, etc. are Aquatics Director...... 288-4239 welcome to submit information about their organizations in the Newsletter Publisher newsletter. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, Peel, Inc. Sales Office...... 512-263-9181 recipes, special celebrations, and birthday announcements are also Advvertising...... [email protected], 512-263-9181 welcome. Circle C Amenities If you have an article of interest to the community please submit Circle C Café...... 288-6058 to [email protected] by the 10th of the month. The newsletter Circle C CDC...... 288-9792 can also be viewed online at www.circlecranch.info. Circle C Swim Center...... 288-6057 Circle C Tennis [email protected], 301-8685 Sub Association Info: ADVERTISING INFO KB Enclave and Fairway Estates HOA Karen Hibpshman, CMCA, Manager...... 347-2891 Please support the advertisers that make the Circle C Ranch Parkwest HOA Newsletter possible. If you are interested in advertising, please Goodwin Management...... 502-7509 contact Peel, Inc. at 512-263-9181 or [email protected]. The Streetman Enclave HOA advertising deadline is the 8th of the month prior to the issue. Rosalind Peterson...... 441-1041 Muirfield HOA Sara Huff...... 306-9352 MISSION STATEMENT Peel, Inc. Community Newsletters BOARD OF DIRECTORS Our goal is to provide the Circle C Ranch community with one source of local news content that is provided by Circle C residents. Jason Bram...... President and Development Officer Our goal is to help build Circle C by connecting local businesses with Brad Compere...... Vice President residents and residents with relevant neighborhood information. Russ Hodes...... Treasurer "Be the Community." Chris Poynor...... Secretary Joel Pace...... Development Officer Rob Johnson...... Board Member Mai Brad Compere...... Board Member Steve Urban...... Board Member Orthodontics Contact the board at...... [email protected] www.maiorthodontics.com

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Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 3 CCHOA NEWS 6 HOA Manager Announcements: ADVERTISING 8 Landscape News Information 9 Circle C Swim Center News Please support the businesses that advertise in the Circle C PARK WEST HOA NEWS Ranch Newsletter. Their advertising dollars make it possible for all residents to receive a newsletter at no charge. No 12 Park West HOA News homeowners association funds are used to produce or mail CLUBS & ANNOUNCEMENTS the newsletters. If you would like to support the newsletter by 16 Circle C Tennis News advertising, please contact Peel, Inc. at 512-263-9181 or email 18 My Superhero [email protected] for ad information and pricing. 18 Seton Southwest Holiday Bazar 18 Clayton News 19 Circle C Resident Elected Vice Chair of Taxpayer Advocacy Panel CLASSIFIED ADS BUSINESS SECTION Personal Classifieds one( time sell items, such as a used 22 Business Classified Ads bike...) run at no charge to Circle C Ranch residents, limit 30 words, please e-mail to [email protected]. NEWS YOU CAN USE Business Classifieds (offering a service or product line for 24 Coats for Kids profit) are $65, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. at 25 Keeping Children Safe on Holiday Road Trips 512-263-9181 or [email protected]. 27 Wash Your Hands 28 Recipie of the Month 29 Adoption Coalition 30 Nature Watch 32 Health Briefs 34 Travis County Sheriff Programs 35 Scott & White Cancer Research Shipping & much, much more KIDS SECTION 36 What Causes Bad Breath? 9600 Escarment Blvd. SERVICES 38 Holiday Coloring Page Suite 745 Austin, TX 78749 M-F 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM UPS, FedEx, USPS IN EVERY ISSUE GO PAPERLESS SAT. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM -Packing Supplies 8 Resident Classified SUN. Closed 22 Business Classified -B&W/Color Copier 23 Teenage Job Seekers 512.301.3484 • postmarkd.com eBay® Consignment Private Mailboxes

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DECEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS Portraits will be available for free download on TEXAS LEGISLATION CHANGES CIRCLE C HOA HOLIDAY PARTY her web site from December 11-25. Looking TO TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 2012 The CCHOA will host the Annual forward to seeing Santa and all of the sweet Some of you might have kept up with Holiday Party on Saturday, December smiles! www.milesofsmilesphotography.com the recent changes to laws that affect 3rd, 10am to 12:30pm at the Circle C HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST HOA’s in Texas during this past legislative Child Development Center. Enjoy pictures The CCHOA will host the Annual Holiday session. Many of the new requirements were with Santa, crafts, games, bouncy house, Lighting Contest beginning December practices the Circle C HOA has already train rides, face painting, free breakfast 16th at dusk and ending December 18th been using, but there will be changes to tacos, coffee and hot chocolate and more! at 9:00pm. In order to be included in the some of our operations. Included in these Admission is ONE Unwrapped NEW toy contest, nominations MUST BE submitted new requirements are changes to: property for donation to the Adoption Coalition of to the HOA office via email (info@ use (i.e. rain barrels, solar panels, etc.), Texas. For more information, email us at circlecranch.info) no later than midnight election, meeting and directors, records and [email protected] on December 12th. All nominees must be documents, assessments, collections, liens and foreclosures and home sale and re-sales. FREE PORTRAITS OF residents in good standing with the HOA. Winners will be notified via mail by January We are working with an HOA attorney to CHILDREN WITH SANTA bring the Circle C HOA into full compliance Sarah Jordan, Circle C resident and owner 15, 2012. Interested in judging? This can be a fun activity for the family, friends or by the January 2012 deadline. You can find of Miles of Smiles Photography, will be a summary of all new laws affecting HOA’s providing FREE portraits of children with neighbors. Send us an email if you would like to volunteer at [email protected] on our website at: www.circlecranch.info Santa from 10-11:30am at the Circle C under the “RESOURCE” tab – Policies Holiday Party on Saturday, December 3rd. (Continued on Page 7) 17 years of dedicated service in Southwest Austin

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& Guidelines. You must first log into the ARE YOU ON THE update you about crimes, emergencies and website to view. HOA’S EMAIL DATABASE? other important information. DEED RESTRICTION REMINDERS The Association communicates with • You can check out crime in your The HOA will be sending a deed residents via our website email database area by visiting the City of Austin’s restriction violation notice to each owner on important and timely issues that affect webpage: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/GIS/ who has dead landscape over the next few the HOA and community. If you haven’t crimeviewer/CrimeReportSearch.html. weeks. We encourage you to contact us at already, visit www.circlecranch.info and click Click on Geographic Location Search and 288-8663 so we can discuss a compliance “Sign Up” and opt in to email. Per recent then choose your neighborhood (Circle plan to include removal of dead vegetation; legislation passed, the HOA will be required C Homeowners Association is the official a plan for re-planting especially for a to notify resident of board meetings via the listing). Then you can choose your date conversion to a native landscape palette HOA website and via email so now you have range and a list of all crimes within Circle and a timeline (to coincide with Austin another reason to sign up! C will pop up. watering restrictions and the weather). CCHOA HOLIDAY CLOSURES PLEASE BRING US YOUR Please remember that you agreed to The CCHOA Office will be closed on: ALUMINUM CAN TABS FOR THE abide by the Declaration of Covenants, December 21-23 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Conditions and Restrictions when you in observance of the Christmas Holiday So many of you are now in the habit of purchased your home – do your part in January 2, 2012 collecting the aluminum can tabs and we keeping Circle C a beautiful place to live! in observance of New Year’s Day. appreciate you taking the time to bring The Board of Directors is in the process The CCHOA Swim Center will be closed on: them to the HOA office. We will continue of reviewing and adopting a Fine Policy December 24-31 to collect aluminum soda can tabs in the that would allow the Association to fine in observance of the Christmas Holiday. management office so please DO NOT for violations. The Association encourages The Swim Center will be open limited throw your cans away without taking off the each resident to voluntarily comply with hours, 8am to 11am ONLY on tabs. The tabs will be donated to the Ronald all Deed Restrictions and to notify the December 21-23. McDonald House Charities of Austin and Association immediately if they are unable NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY Central Texas. to comply for any reason. The Association GET CONNECTED! will make every attempt to work with Many of you might have received some the owner to bring their home into of our recent safety alerts via email (if you compliance. Please contact the HOA office haven’t, you can sign up for Circle C Email at 288-8663 if you have any questions. Announcements by logging onto www. If you receive a letter from the HOA circlecranch.info) and we wanted to bring regarding an alleged violation, please call you more ways to effectively communicate us. The HOA is required by state law to and stay in touch with safety topics in our notify owners in writing via certified mail neighborhood. and allow for the homeowner to request a • The City of Austin conducts monthly hearing before the board of directors. We meetings the 2nd Tuesday of each month would like to work with you to bring your called “Train the Trainer” where residents home into compliance. If you would like can learn more about how to set up a to report a violation, you can do so via our Neighborhood Watch Program in their website at www.circlecranch.info. section of the neighborhood. There will TIP OF THE MONTH be no meetings November, December Holiday Decorations should comply and January, but we’ll have detailed with the schedule listed in the Declaration meeting information in the February 2011 of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions newsletter. – turn on your lights beginning on • The City also recommends that residents Thanksgiving and be sure to have all sign up for Citizen Observer (log onto: decorations, including lights, down by www.citizenobserver.com) which allows January 15, 2012. the Austin Police Department to instantly

Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 7 CCHOA News Circle C Landscape Submitted by Susan Hoover Hello, and Happy Holidays to everyone. and conserves more water. Even the best We hope you all enjoy the holiday lighting maintained spray head sections are subject to RESIDENTCLASSIFIED this year. I have to mention that some of our ever present winds, and often get more the recent construction has temporarily water on the sidewalks and streets than we KURZWEIL SP88X: professional suspended our electrical power at MoPac/ like. The main area this will be useful is on electric stage keyboard with pedal, Slaughter and Barstow, so some of the places our many median tips. The most challenging stand, and cover; Behringer Keyboard we traditionally put lights will be dark this aspect of Circle C is the areas that have Amplifier/PA system model KX1200. year. You will just have to wait for next year the large rotor heads that spray out huge Call Carol at 394-9231. when all is put back together! amounts of water. This is what most of the FOR SALE: Vintage set of Lenox As predicted, our Fall this year has been turf in the original Circle C sections have Fine China, Olympia pattern. 12 very short on rainfall. As I hopefully watched installed, and we are looking to find ways to place settings plus 10 accessory serving clouds darken and billow, winds pick up and provide a better system. So, overall, we are pieces, 71 pieces in all. Beautiful the other sights and sounds of impending looking to improve our efficiency and be able condition, very elegant, asking $1,100. rain, the most often result was a sprinkle or to respond to whatever regulations the City Call evenings 512-288-9824. two here and there. The drought remains deems necessary over the coming months. firmly intact, however, we are enjoying a For regular maintenance, we will be reprieve from the hot temperatures and have mulching and applying pre-emergent weed had a number of very pleasant days. treatment to the many perennial beds, Classified Ads Over the next few months, Circle C trimming up the evergreen shrubs one more Landscape will be busy working on improving time, and continuing tree pruning. We PERSONAL CLASSIFIEDS (one our abilities to efficiently water the commons were fortunate to have a great arborist come time sell items, such as a used bike...) areas. This is always the first and highest and clean up a good number of CCHOA run at no charge to Circle C Ranch goal, however, the continuing drought and owned greenbelt areas to the Texas Forest residents, limit 30 words, please e-mail what additional water conservation measures Service Fire-wise Guidelines. This was done to [email protected]. may be necessary over the coming months first for the smaller fenced areas that are BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS (offering give us a good opportunity to go above and close to homes. We plan to continue the a service or product line for profit) are beyond. The first priority is to install a “quick program throughout the areas owned by the $65, limit 40 words, please contact coupler” (essentially a lockable hose bib) CCHOA as funds allow. For maintenance Peel, Inc. Sales Office at 512-263-9181 on all of the commons areas. This allows over the holidays, just a little trimming and or [email protected]. for hand watering of trees and plants in a new mulch will be sufficient to keep your convenient fashion. The second priority yard looking good. Hopefully, we will be is to locate all areas where drip irrigation headed toward dormancy for the plants, and could provide a better alternative than spray everyone can enjoy their holiday without too heads for watering. Drip is more efficient much yard work!

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Although it may be getting cold • Never swim if the temperature outside is 32 however, please note that the amenities are degrees or lower. The Swim Center will be only open to 10pm each night. outside, the Swim Center is still closed in such a case. The only times that the gate will be buzzing with activities. Just remember, swimming is learned locked, will be during normal Swim through repetition. Swimmers who swim all Center business hours, when the pool is WINTER SWIMMING TIPS year round maintain their level of skill and open. In such a case, you can enter through It may be very cold outside, but don’t let fitness, so starting and stopping swimming the front desk and all Swim Center policies that scare you away from swimming. Other throughout the year will not show any will remain in effect. Make sure you activities may be limited during winter, so progression. Don’t let the cold weather scare remember your pool ID. Even though you swimming laps in a heated pool is a great you, the warm water feels great! aren’t swimming, we will still check you in way to stay in shape. We are hard at work to ensure that you are a Circle C residents to ensure that the pool is always heated to ADULT MASTERS PROGRAM Our Adult Masters program is still going and current on your HOA dues. You are around 80-82 degrees. In addition to the still welcome to bring guests to the other pool heater, the lifeguards are putting on strong through the winter, and it’s never too late to join. This program is an adult facilities but they will still need to sign or pulling off tarps before and after each in and pay the $3 fee, and no more than shift. These tarps lock in the heat between technique and conditioning class taught by Hayley McGregory. This class will teach four guests per household. It’s a great time shifts and overnight to ensure that the pool to enjoy these facilities, so come join us! is always at the ideal temperature. However, you how to swim faster with less effort. if the cold weather makes you resistant to It is for adults of ALL abilities. We will WINTER HOURS swim over winter, here are some tips on incorporate drills for all four strokes into Oct. 17, 2010 - Mar. 12, 2011 swimming during cold months: structured practices that will also increase • Monday-Friday: Lap swim only, 6 to 10am • Warm-up. You should always do a your endurance. and 3:30 to 7pm warm-up before swimming, but it’s Check online, www.ccswim.net, • Saturday: Lap swim only, 8 to 11am especially important to warm-up during for practice days and times. • Sunday: Closed the colder months. Price: $50/month for residents, Lap swim only during winter. • Don’t forget your goggles and cap. These $60/month for non-residents The wade pool and recreational work wonders for swimming during colder About Hayley: Hayley comes to us with area are closed for the season. months. In addition to these necessities, many accomplishments in the world of you can also wear earplugs, webbed competitive swimming. Among these HOLIDAY HOURS swim gloves, neoprene swim socks, and a are breaking two world records, winning Winter Break, Dec. 21-23, 2011 neoprene swim hood. multiple national titles and placing third Lap Swim: 8-11 a.m. only • Wetsuits are a great investment for at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Hayley is Winter Holiday, Dec. 24-31, 2011 swimmers who plan on swimming during a passionate and dynamic coach that CLOSED encourages her swimmers and provides winter. Wetsuits trap a thin layer of water SELECT SWIM TEAM in between you and the wetsuit. Your body them with timely feedback and technical quickly warms up this water which keeps input to help them improve and become HOLIDAY PRACTICE TIMES you warm. Make sure that the wetsuit fits a stronger competitor. Contact the Swim Due to the winter hours, some practice correctly, or else it won’t do its job. Center at 512.288.6057 to register or for times have changed for the month of • Purchase a swim parka. These long coats any questions. December. December 21-23, practice will protect you from the cold, wind chill, OTHER FACILITIES times will follow the regular Saturday and wetness. They are perfect to wear For those who aren’t interested in practice times, and December 26-31, there before and after a swim. swimming during the winter, don’t forget will be no practice due to the Swim Center • Bring an extra towel. This is helpful in case that we offer plenty of other facilities, being closed. one gets wet, or you can use one to dry off including the playground, basketball court, (Continued on Page 10) with and use the other to keep warm with. and the volleyball court. We have elected • We have showers and heaters in the to leave the parking lot gate open to these restrooms, so feel free to take a warm facilities outside of swim center hours – shower after your swim.

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS We’d like to send wonderful birthday wishes to the following swimmers with December birthdays. Nicholas Ray (5th) Michael Martinez (12th) Caedon Spencer (13th) Liam Spencer (13th) Angela Underwood (15th) Galen Martens (17th) Everest Maher (19th) October swimmers of the month - from left to right; Frank Wei, Caedon Spender, Kaitlyn McDaniel Larry Pan (23rd) Happy birthday to all! SWIMMERS OF THE MONTH energy is a welcomed aspect of his training Congratulations to the October style in the Silver group. Hope it’s great! swimmers of the month! Kaitlyn McDaniel, from the Black team, JOIN THE SELECT SWIM TEAM! From the White Team, Frank Wei is by has had several stellar meet performances We may be more than half-way through far the most improved swimmer in the over the past few weeks, which is due to her the competition season, but this is a year- White group this month. His swimming good attendance, amazing work ethic and round team, and it’s never too late to join. skills have improved tremendously with the her greatly improved attitude. We are always accepting new applicants. If help of his outstanding attendance and great OCTOBER MEETS you are interested in arranging a try out, listening skills. We would like to send out a huge contact Head Coach, Hayley McGregory, at Caedon Spender is the Silver Team’s congratulations to all the swimmers who [email protected]. Also, check out the swim swimmer of the month. Since moving participated in the October meets, The Great team website at http://select.ccswim.net. to the Silver group, Caedon has done an Pumpkin Invitational and the Spooky Sprint REINDEER RACES amazing job in every practice. He provides Meet. On Saturday at the Great Pumpkin Don’t forget about this month’s meet. his teammates motivation with his positive Invitational, 100% of the Select team’s Reindeer Races will take place Dec. 3-4 in attitude and desire to improve. His hard swimmers placed. Wow! Way to go team! Corpus Christi. work in practice is unmatched, and his high Keep up the great work!

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Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 11 Park West HOA News Park West HOA News (Specifically for Park West Residents) Submitted by Dorian de Wind MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD UPCOMING VACANT POSITIONS Also, a lot of bushes and shrubs have new December, the holidays and a AT THE PARK WEST HOA BOARD growth on them and roses are resetting New Year are suddenly upon us. OF DIRECTORS their blooms. The fall months give large Reflecting upon 2011, Park West residents Submitted by the bushes and ornamental trees a reprieve and can be rightly proud of how their community Park West Nominating Committee they typically make headway in repairing continues to be a wonderful place to live in. Since 1990, twenty-six of your neighbors themselves and putting on new growth. Last A lot of the credit goes to the members of our have served on the Park West HOA Board of year I remember seeing a lot of damaged various committees who selflessly volunteer Directors. They learned how our Association Italian cypress make progress in filling in their time and efforts to make Park West works, met interesting neighbors, and holes in their canopies and adding height. such an enjoyable community. Then, we contributed to making Park West a better We moved all the sprinkler heads in the have those residents who perform so many place to live. Now is the time for you to grass strip along the street at the West mail good deeds for their neighbors -- oftentimes consider serving on the Board. As a Director, center to provide better coverage and bring unseen and unheralded -- whether it be you can do your part in keeping Park West this grass back (center strips sprays to center). taking care of their neighbors’ sprinklers or a safe and attractive community with strong We will over-seed this strip in the spring so trash cans during their absence, repairing resale values. that it will fill in more quickly. our gate, taking care of our mail centers’ Three Director positions are coming open We changed the seasonal color in the beds flags or returning home a stray pet. Finally, at the February 7, 2012, Annual HOA at both mail centers. Someone drove over as Texas, the Austin area and Park West went Meeting. A Nominating Committee will the large circular bed at the east end making through a period of the worst heat, drought work with interested homeowners to ensure a nice round tire track around the perimeter and fire danger in recent memory, our the best possible candidates are presented of the cactus bed; we fixed it. Someone else community came together in an admirable to the Membership. If you are interested in decided they wanted to see what pressure way and responded to the challenge. being a candidate for the Board or would seasonal color could live under and drove The Board thanks each and every one of like to learn more about the duties of the over our newly planted bed at the West mail you and wishes you and your families a most position, contact Committee Chair Dave center; we fixed it as well. joyful holiday season and our best wishes for Maril at [email protected], or 301-8869, The water bill at the East mail center was the New Year. for further information. reported to be high. We will start taking the And, talking about the season to be jolly, LANDSCAPER NEWS hose with us to make it more difficult for “deck the halls with bows of holly” but Sprinkler system checks slowed down as the persons who may be using it when they please remember that the Park West HOA the heat finally gave way. We had 2-3 checks shouldn’t be, if this is the case. rules permit outdoor holiday lights and and 2-3 repairs during the month. I have Thank you. decorations from Thanksgiving through New noticed that despite the reduced watering a Scott Smith, Pearson Landscape Service Year’s day and that they must be removed no lot of the damaged grass (due to the extreme (Continued on Page 13) later than January 15. heat) has begun to fill in, slowly but surely.

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12 Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Park West HOA News the pastor’s sermon, etc., and “not the (Continued from Page 12) background cacophony.” WOULD YOU LIKE TO quality, static and interference.” The “receiver,” called a telecoil can be HEAR BETTER? Well, there is hope for all of us. attached to a hearing aid and has been I am a senior citizen vain enough not to The New York Times reports in a recent around for years. However, in the U.S. divulge my exact age, but pragmatic enough article that there is technology, a “hearing such telecoils were traditionally sold as an to admit that I have lost some of my hearing loop,” which has been widely adopted in optional accessory at an extra cost of about and, sooner rather than later, will have to Northern Europe and is now starting to $50. But today, these telecoils are “built into wear some kind of a hearing aid. make its way into public places in America two-thirds of the hearing aids on the market It is a fact that more than 30 percent of that has the potential to “transform the as well as in all cochlear implants, so there is people over 65 have hearing loss. lives of tens of millions of Americans.” a growing number of people able to benefit It is also a fact that Park West has a large Through the use of “loops” -- thin strands from loops.” number of senior citizens who, like me, may of copper wires strategically installed around Please read more about this technological one day have the need for a hearing aid. the periphery of a room or spaces such as in advancement that can improve and enhance Finally, it is my assumption -- based on stores, banks, museums, theaters and even our appreciation of music, of conversation, anecdotal evidence -- that many hearing aids subway stations -- the electromagnetic of our grandchildren’s precious words, here: do not perform well in noisy situations such signals can be picked up by a tiny receiver http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/24/ as at social gatherings or in restaurants, or do “already built into most hearing aids and science/24loops.html not have enough fidelity to pick up all the cochlear implants.” KUDOS TO A NEIGHBOR beauty of, say, a concert or musical. When the receiver is turned on, the Congratulations to Jackie Rollins who was Some wear special headsets supplied by hearing aid receives only the sounds coming recently elected 2012 National Vice Chair of theaters and other public places, but they directly from a microphone picking up (Continued on Page 14) find themselves still frustrated by “the sound the singer’s song, the orchestra’s music,

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Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 13 Park West HOA News Park West HOA News- (Continued from Page 13) the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP). The TAP is a Federal Advisory funds will be used toward Sister Jean’s Nursing and Allied Health Board comprised of citizen volunteers appointed by the Secretary of Scholarship Endowment. the Treasury to help improve the way the IRS works. An important The Yule Tree will be covered with prizes galore! Shoppers may part of her role as Vice Chair will be to convince the taxpaying public purchase special numbered ornaments from this tree. Each ornament that when ideas and issues are brought to the TAP, they are brought guarantees a surprise gift item that is valued at more than you paid to an unbiased group who takes them seriously and uses its power for the ornament. as a Federal Advisory Board to influence the IRS. You can read more Please plan on joining us from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Seton about Jackie’s role on the TAP in the main section of this newsletter. Southwest on FM 1826 on December 2. What better way to begin WANT TO GET INTO THE your holiday season early this year at your very own community CHRISTMAS SPIRIT EARLY THIS YEAR? hospital. (You can buy tickets at the door or get them from Leta Submitted by Leta Dalton Dalton in Park West) Attend the Eighth Annual Holiday Bazaar presented by the Seton SEE YOU NEXT YEAR Southwest Medical Hospital Volunteers on Friday, December 2. As the Park West Column rounds off yet another year, remember This annual event is shaping up to be a colorful celebration that will “It is your column.” Your column’s present and past editors thank include delicious food, holiday music, a silent auction and a great you for your inputs and readership this past year and would like your shopping experience. help to make it even more appealing to the Park West community Ticket prices for this year remain at $20 each or two for $35. Wine in 2012. Please contact Dorian de Wind at [email protected] and food tasting are included in the price of the ticket. Proceeds with your inputs. Wishing you a joyous holiday season and all the will benefit Seton Southwest Hospital. In addition some of the best in the New Year.

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Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 15 Clubs & Announcements Circle C Tennis News Submitted by Fernando Velasco, General Manager and Director of Tennis, Circle C Tennis Club

CIRCLE C TENNIS CLUB HOSTS OPT ADAPTIVE TENNIS CLINIC The “Orthotic and Prosthetic Technologies Adaptive Clinic” held at the Circle C Tennis Club on October 8, was a resounding success. Over 15 players with prosthetic aids and four players in wheelchairs had an opportunity to play tennis with Circle C Pro-Emeritus, Dennis Ralston, and General Manager and Director of Tennis, Fernando Velasco. The players ranged in age from 7 years old to 75 years plus. This is the third consecutive year that Circle C Tennis Club has hosted this special clinic, with the goal that players with special needs become acquainted with the “game of a lifetime”. The event was sponsored by Players participating in the OPT Clinic Aaron Foreman, owner of the “Orthotic and Prosthetic Technologies of Austin.” Circle C resident, Mike Haynes, is an expert at (Continued on Page 17)

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16 Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Circle C Tennis News- (Continued from Page 16) playing Wheelchair Tennis tournaments and has competed all over the United States. He was happy to share his experiences and skills with the rest of the players and the coaches. Also, Coach Ralston, a former US Open and Wimbledon Champion, had some excellent advice for all of the players on how to adjust to playing with their new challenges in life. He lost part of his leg a year and a half ago after having surgery. Now he is back on the court teaching and coaching players of all Family Oriented State-of-the-Art Dentistry levels and abilities. Circle C Resident • Saturday appointments available. Mike Haynes being • We love to see kids! coached by Dennis Ralston • We offer same day crowns with CEREC technology. • We offer Teeth Straightening Options. QUICKSTART CIRCLE C TENNIS PLAYERS COMPETE WELL AGAINST LTA TENNIS TEAM • We accept most insurance plans.

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(Left to right:) Kaleigh Shumaker, Arik Suez, Gabriela Saidleman, Carina Vockell, Jayden Macias, Located Close to Jordan Jewell, Satvick Raghunathan, Megan Zeng, You and With Alyssa Gorden, Coach Mari. (Not in picture:) Cole Rudy, Convenient Hours! Sydney Marin, Eleanore Nelson and Khael Kluger. 5700 W. Slaughter Ln. The Circle C Tennis Club QuickStart 10 and Under Team Suite 200 participated in the 2011 Austin USTA Tournament. In the first (Next to Chase Bank) round, they lost to the Lost Creek team by the score of 2-7. In the Consolation Round, on Saturday, October 29, they defeated Office Hours: the team from LTA by the score of 6-3. This is the first exposure of Monday 9am-6pm Tuesday Closed competition for the Grand Prix Tennis players of the Club. They Wednesday 9am-6pm play with smaller tennis rackets, special tennis balls and reduced Thursday 9am -6pm courts of 60 feet long instead of the 78 feet long. Circle C Tennis Friday 9am-2pm Lakshmi S. Chittajallu, DDS Saturday 9am-2pm Club Coach Mari mentions “playing with these special rackets, balls and court size, gives the players a chance to hit the ball more often and helps them achieve a greater enjoyment of the game”. She and the parents were most impressed with the quality of play and more Call 512-637-7333 importantly with the fun and that the participants had. The Circle today for an appointment C Tennis Club team will be playing in the finals of the tournament at a later date. www.CircleCSmiles.com Thank you to D.Hackett/USTA Tennis for the OPT pictures.

Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 17 Clubs & Announcements Seton Southwest my Superhero Holiday Bazar Submitted by Julie Arevalo Submitted by Marilyn Cannon December 2 -6:30 9:00 pm Seton Canella & Caidyn enjoy jumping on the trampoline Southwest Volunteers present Hard together, and eating popcorn on the front porch. They Candy Christmas Holiday Bazaar. share a lot including December as their birthday month. Enjoy wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres Happy Birthday to two special girls!!! from some of Southwest Austin’s favorite restaurants while strolling the bazaar to the sounds of holiday music. The silent auction, Yule Tree and private shopping will highlight your evening. Tickets are $20 each or two for $35. Contact Great Habits Gift Shop located at 7900 FM 1826 or call 324-9018 for your tickets.

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SHOW OFF Clayton News Submitted by Stefanie Clegg YOUR SUPERHERO The great programs at Clayton Elementary rely on parents and Parents this is your chance to brag on your kiddos. community volunteers. Immediate We want pictures of your kids doing everyday things, volunteer opportunities include a school events, plays, sports, etc. Grant Writing Committee, Clayton Cultural Celebration, and SOAR Send in your pictures to be featured in th reading program. To find out more Circle C Newsletter. E-mail your pictures to about these amazing programs and to sign up now, please contact volunteers@ [email protected] by the 10th of the month. claytoncardinals.org. For news and upcoming events, please visit www.claytoncardinals.org

Jackie Rollins, a Park West resident, was individual taxpayers, small business owners recently elected to serve as the 2012 National and the tax professionals who help them Vice Chair of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel navigate the complexities of the tax code, in (TAP), an independent Federal Advisory order to make recommendations to the IRS. committee established under the authority TAP primarily concentrates on Wage of the Treasury Department. Panel members and Investment and Small Business/Self are a diverse group of citizen volunteers Employed issues. The panel does not representing the entire nation who listen consider legislative issues nor do they to taxpayers, identify issues and make assist with individual tax problems. TAP suggestions for improving IRS service and members devote 300 – 500 hours yearly to customer satisfaction. the panel and as many as 700 hours yearly Jackie is one of 84 volunteers currently in a leadership role such as Jackie’s. serving a 3-year term on the panel. She If you have suggestions for improving IRS represents local taxpayers as well as works publications, forms, procedures or customer on national issues. As Vice Chair, and service, Jackie is the one to contact at (512) in her third and final year on the panel, 940-5745 or [email protected]. she will be heavily involved in overseeing You can also visit TAP’s website at www. outreach initiatives that focus on identifying improveirs.org or call 1-888-912-1227 for “grassroots” tax and systemic issues from more information. I’ll buy your car!!

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Call Kevin Scragg, your Circle C neighbor, at (512) 529-8763 to see any home on the market and for all leases! SquiresTeam.com John’s “Sell” phone is (512) 970-1970! Hey Circle C! The Squires Team wants to thank you for another fantastic year in Circle C Ranch real estate, thanks to all of our past client’s referrals! John Squires is, hands down, the #1 selling realtor in Circle C Ranch history with approx. 350 homes “Sold!” since the inception of the neighborhood according to the “Austin Board of Realtors” statistics! If you would like an honest, accurate market profile of your home, please contact John at (512) 970-1970 for an easy appointment. His fiduciary responsibility is to your wallet, not his. That is why John sells his client’s homes for more money than competing agents thought they were even worth in many instances. That’s because he knows the neighborhood better and sells the neighborhood better than any other agent. This coming January is going to be crazy-busy as ever, as there are scores of buyers out there still, waiting for that one special property to come on the market. List early to avoid the Spring rush and sell your house for more due to the lack of nice, properly priced homes on the market. John will ensure a smooth transaction start to finish! Happy Holidays!

“We interviewed John to list our home, because we have seen his signs throughout the neighborhood for years and they were usually “Contract Pending” or “Sold”. John saved us money by professionally staging the home for free and suggested some alternative marketing ideas that had qualified buyers pouring through the home 3-4 times per day from the very start. John negotiated an excellent price and we were under contract within 11 days with multiple offers! We couldn’t have asked for our home sale to have gone any smoother. John is a true professional and certainly knows Circle C! Thank you for everything.” Sebastian and Molly Rodrigano 7817 Haggans Lane Enclave Estates

20 Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 21 Business Section BUSINESS CLASSIFIED ADS WEBSTER HANDYMAN SERVICE. Small to Medium size EXPERIENCED SEAMSTRESS AND FORMER FABRIC jobs around the home or office. General repair projects that you STORE OWNER: SEWING IMPAIRED? Located in Circle don’t have time to do. Minor plumbing, Minor Electrical, Ceiling C. Offering alterations, hemming, mending, as well as sewing Fan installation, Garage Door Openers, Pressure Washing, on buttons, and uniform patches. Also hem drapes, make pillow Furniture & Playscape Assembly, Cabinet Hardware Installation, covers, and repair quilts. Call LIZ : 301-6966 Blinds and Draperies Installation, Misc. Odd jobs. Your Circle NEED A WILL? Protect your family with a custom will package C Neighbor. Call Ralph after 5pm @ 845-9104 or 291-6566. prepared by a Texas licensed attorney and Circle C resident. $450 Email [email protected]. for basic will package includes the following for both spouses: SKILLED HANDYMAN AND HOME SERVICES by Will (including declaration of guardian for children), Directive experienced local professionals. Free estimates. Any job - any to Physicians, Medical Power of Attorney & Durable Power of size. Kitchen/Bath remodeling, hang pictures, shelves, mirrors, Attorney. Call Aimee at 512-750-2370 or email agordon1110@ assemble furniture, electrical/plumbing fixtures, drywall, interior/ yahoo.com. exterior painting, tile, deck/fence repairs, much more! Inspection ALTERATION SPECIALIST: Former Tailor with more than list repair experts. Mention newsletter to save $25 off minimum 40 years experience. Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s Clothing. 2 hour service. Fully insured. www.spectrumhomeservices. Formal Clothing, Bridal, and Uniforms are a specialty. Fast Quality com. (512)354-7954 Service. Conveniently located in Park Place in Circle C. Eloise KIDS CAMPUS LEARNING CENTER…5710 McCarty Cabrera (Beckett and Slaughter area), Phone: 512-394-1141. Lane 78749 (512) 892-5437 We’re located on 5 beautiful CARPET CLEANING CAPITAL OF TEXAS CHEM-DRY acres so your kids have space to run! Individually Owned and provides quality carpet & upholstery cleaning. Carpets dry quickly Operated; we provide a high quality environment where the with our carbonated cleaning process. We provide a quality clean teachers really care. We have a Specialized Infant/Toddler Care & exceptional service. Family owned & operated since 1983. Call Program (6 wks – 2 yrs), a Quality Pre-school Program (3 -5 Casey at 512.892.1116 yrs) that is Texas School Ready and an afterschool program with pick-up from Mills, Baldwin, Kiker and Clayton. Call today CLEANING SERVICE- Free estimates.Weekly or bi- for availability or come in for a tour! Visit our website for more monthly.Regular service,one time cleans or move ins/out.No information: www.kidscampuslc.com. subcontracting. Excellent references. Call Marianne at 653-5955 / [email protected]

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28 Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. ADOPTION COALITION Conner is a 10 year old energetic child who enjoys skateboarding, karate and playing basketball. He also likes to play with puzzles, action figures and lego’s. Conner is very creative and loves to draw and paint. Conner needs a patient, committed adoptive family that will provide him with unconditional love and support. He will benefit most by being the youngest child in the home or the only child. For more information, please contact Stephanie Berka, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter at Adoption Coalition of Texas 512-450-8750 or [email protected]

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Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 29 News You Can Use NatureWatch - Silent Flight by Jim and Lynne Weber One of the most unique adaptations in Barred Owls typically nest in cavities of locate prey by sound alone that sets it apart the natural world is the silent flight of owls. deciduous trees, use open nests made by from any other animal species. With a 12-15 Their primary flight feathers have comb- larger animals such as hawks, crows, or inch length and a 40-50 inch wingspan, the like leading edges, which break down the squirrels, and even man-made nest boxes. Barn Owl is one of the few bird species where turbulence created by air flowing over their Although they are permanent residents, they the female is showier than the male. Having wings and allow these birds to fly with great may wander after the nesting season, often a reddish chest marked by more numerous stealth. coming back the following year to reuse spots, those females that are heavily spotted The Barred Owl (Strix varia) goes by many the same nesting site. In Central Texas, 2 appear to be more successful at mating, other common names, but is probably best to 4 eggs are laid in January, with hatching raising chicks, and resisting typical parasites known as the ‘hoot owl’, due to its call (‘who occurring in 4 weeks and the young fledging and diseases. cooks for you, who cooks for you all’). This 4 to 5 weeks later. Hunting occurs largely Barn Owls can breed up to few times per owl prefers to live in large blocks of forest, at dusk and dawn, by waiting on a perch year, depending on the food supply. During especially near water, and in our area is most and swooping down on prey. Of all the courtship, both the male and the female often found near the Colorado River and its owls in Texas, however, the Barred Owl is screech, and the male will then conduct associated lakes and streams. The only typical the one most likely to be active during the what is known as a ‘moth flight’, where he owl in the eastern United States with brown day, especially when hunting for food to feed hovers in front of the perched female with his eyes instead of yellow, the Barred Owl has a hungry chicks. long legs dangling, for several seconds. Barn pale face, dark rings around its eyes, and a The most widely distributed owl in the Owl pairs typically remain together as long yellow beak. Its head is round and lacks any world and the most widespread of all birds as both are alive. Their clutch size can vary ear tufts, and its body is a light gray-brown is the Barn Owl (Tyto alba). With a white widely from 2-18 eggs, which are laid in nest mottled by horizontal barring on its chest or mostly white underside, lightly spotted cups made from shredded owl pellets. These and lengthwise streaks on its belly. breast, dark eyes and a heart-shaped, white owls use both man-made structures such as A medium-sized owl at 17 to 19 inches tall face surrounded by a tawny halo, its scientific nest boxes and buildings, or natural cavities with a 40-plus inch wingspan, the Barred Owl name literally means ‘white owl’, but it is in trees and cliffs, for locating their nests. has been expanding its range westward in the also known as ghost owl, death owl, and Send your nature-related questions to last century. Like the Eastern Screech Owl, demon owl due to its appearance and eerily [email protected] and we’ll its main predator is the Great Horned Owl, silent flight. Long legs, a round head with do our best to answer them. and although they often live in the same area, no ear tufts, and drawn-out, hissing scream they will avoid overlapping territories. They for a call add to the image conjured up by Barn owl eat small mammals, birds, and invertebrates, its common names. as well as amphibians and reptiles, and often Found in open habitats such as grasslands, wade into water to catch crayfish, fish, and marshes, and agricultural fields, this owl turtles. In fact, the belly feathers of some hunts at night by flying low over the ground, barred owls are tinged pink, most likely due looked for small mammals. While it has Barred owl to the amount of crayfish in their diet. excellent low-light vision, it is its ability to

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32 Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Health Briefs - (Continued from Page 32) of fever blisters may want to talk to their doctor to see if there are fruits and veggies that are offered at holiday parties. prescriptions to prevent such outbreaks Wolf says. Chapped lips are OLDER ADULTS CAN FIGHT FRAILTY THROUGH more prevalent during colder months as well, but using a lip balm RESISTANCE WEIGHT TRAINING with an SPF factor of 30 or even a thick coat of zinc oxide may help Imagine not being able to stand up because you can’t carry your keep them at bay. own body weight. To prevent this, incorporate resistance weight During colder weather many people will take hot showers, sit in training into your routine, said an expert at Baylor College of a sauna or even enjoy a hot tub. Wolf said this can actually increase Medicine. “As we age, we slowly start to lose lean muscle mass, and dry and itchy skin. He suggests using moisturizer while still damp, resistance weight training is the only way to slow this down,” said before completely drying off. Dr. Robert Roush, associate professor of medicine - geriatrics at TEACH KIDS TO ENJOY TREATS IN MODERATION BCM. “It’s never too late to start.” From Halloween to the new year, kids are tempted by pies, cakes Resistance weight training can consist of weight lifting, using and other treats. However, according to experts at Baylor College of weight machines or any other exercise activity that creates some Medicine, the holidays are no excuse for parents to let kids overeat sort of resistance. This should go along with a regular cardiovascular and divert from their normal eating routine. exercise plan, said Roush, who is also with the Huffington Center “You have to keep meals and snacks under some control no matter on Aging at BCM. what day of the year it is,” said Dr. Karen Cullen, associate professor Always check with a qualified health care provider before starting of pediatrics at the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center any exercise routine. Try to find a gym with senior benefits or share a at BCM. Cullen says a good plan is to save holiday treats for snacks, personal trainer with friends to learn proper technique. If a gym is not and be sure that they are an appropriate portion size for that snack. an option, try using stretch bands and dumbbells at home. Activities Consider freezing treats to save for later use. Parents should be such as swimming, climbing stairs and walking at an incline can also serve as positive role models by continuing to serve and eat regular provide resistance. Regardless of whether one goes to a health club balanced meals. In addition, they should encourage children to try or exercises at home, the key is to follow recommended regimens

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34 Circle C Ranch Newsletter - December 2011 Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Scott & White Cancer Research Institute Receives $3.5 Million Grant ONLY CENTRAL TEXAS CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM RECEIVING AWARD FROM CANCER PREVENTION RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS A grant in excess of $3.5 million has been treatments enables us to move rapidly from ABOUT SCOTT & WHITE awarded to the Scott & White Healthcare the laboratory into early-phase clinical HEALTHCARE (SW.ORG) Cancer Research Institute (CRI) to facilitate trials,” said Richard Beswick, PhD, senior Scott & White Healthcare is a non-profit the production of new and investigational vice president for research at Scott & White collaborative health care system established drugs for the prevention and treatment of Healthcare and assistant dean for research in 1897 in Temple, Texas. Among the cancer. It is the only Central Texas cancer at the Texas A&M Health Sciences Center leading health care systems encompassing research program receiving the award from College of Medicine in Temple. “The one of the nation’s largest multi-specialty the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of CPRIT grant is an investment in our facility group practices, Scott & White provides Texas (CPRIT), a center established to fund strengthening that capability.” personalized, comprehensive and the highest innovation and commercialization of cancer Researcher Woo has extensive experience quality health care enhanced by medical research in the state. with drug development. He is the inventor education and research. Scott & White The CRI grant is among more than of a cancer drug currently being tested in a Healthcare includes 12 hospital sites, two $100 million in CPRIT funding to cancer phase I clinical trial for T cell lymphoma. additional announced facilities, more than research projects in Texas. Scott & White Since joining the CRI in 2005, the CRI has 60 clinic locations throughout Central scientist Jung H. Woo, PhD, is the principal successfully manufactured six investigational Texas and staff exceeding 13,000 (including investigator awarded the grant and facility new drug materials for T cell lymphoma, more than 900 physicians and scientists and director of the CRI drug manufacturing AML (acute myeloid leukemia), melanoma, nearly 400 specialized health care providers). facility. The funds will be used in physical chronic pain, and pancreatic cancer. Get the latest news from Scott & White plant upgrades to the facility, providing The Scott & White Cancer Research Healthcare by visiting our online newsroom, an environment expediting large-scale Institute (CRI) is a non-profit arm of News blog or on Twitter (@swhealthcare). cultivation of cell lines that can lead to Phase Scott & White Healthcare. Established in 1 clinical trials, while also subsidizing costs 2005 and led by Arthur E. Frankel, MD, for production of promising drug candidates, Executive Director, the CRI is designed to and improving processes of production. accelerate the development of therapies for “Onsite production of new therapeutic human diseases, linking new discoveries and clinical care.

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