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April 2010 News For The Residents of River Place Volume 4, Issue 4

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The family road trip can be a time to bond and learn about each other’s interests and points of view — or an ordeal that makes you want to scream every time you hear “Are we there yet?” from your kids.

Road trips can be an fun, educational, sane experience with just a little planning, creativity, and preparation. Here are some ideas for games and activities to get your family revved up for a trip long on smiles and short on frustration.

CAN-DO CARDSDon’t underestimate the power of a deck of cards.

It presents endless possibilities for all ages and can provide hours of entertainment and concentration. If your kids are sick of the standard Go Fish, Crazy Eights, and Rummy games, buy — or borrow from your local library — a kids’ card games book for new ideas. Or buy a deck of quiz or trivia cards to keep their brains busy.

CONTEST CRAzEHold an official family spelling bee or trivia

contest using index cards to write down words or questions. Winners can earn trinkets, stickers, activity or coloring books, trading cards, food treats, money (the younger the child, the smaller the amount), or extra minutes of hotel pool time or stay-up-late time.

GOOD Ol’ GAMESUse the fallback road-trip games — 20 Questions,

the License Plate Game, and I Spy. Or try the Alphabet Game (you pick a topic — say, animals — and a letter, then have everyone spout off animals that begin with A, like aardvark, antelope, ape). The best thing about this game is that kids can pick a topic of interest — cars, TV characters, countries, cities, foods, names, etc. — and there are

26 possibilities (one for each letter) for every topic.Make the games into marathons, awarding special

treats or trinkets to whoever wins each round. Then have lightening rounds or finals for extra-special awards.

JOURNAl JOTTINGBuy cheap but sturdy journals (or use plain

notebooks or create your own from construction paper, hole puncher, and yarn) and have kids write down and describe what they see along the way. Have them collect something small (a stone, a seashell, a flower, etc.) or buy a super-small trinket from rest stops (buttons, stickers, postcards, etc.) to glue into their journal, describing each stop and each location or landmark they pass.

Bring along a stack of old magazines and have kids cut out and paste pictures into their journals to illustrate some of what they’ve seen (e.g., cows, fire trucks, palm trees, deer, cars, etc.). Give each kid a disposable camera to capture their own memories and keep the pictures in their personal road-trip journals.

MAkE IT MAGNETICStock up on a few super-cheap magnetic games (like

tic-tac-toe, checkers, etc.) at the local dollar store or at gift shops along the way.

MAP QUESTBring a large map (or smaller map book that little

hands can better handle) just for the kids. Have them use stickers and highlighters to mark each road you take on your journey.

ROAD TRIP BOx TO ThE RESCUEFind a sturdy cardboard box or hat box (one for each

child) and paint the top with chalkboard paint (black or green). Stock the box with tons of handy-dandy arts

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and crafts items and playthings: chalk, chalkboard eraser, washable markers, crayons, pocket-sized coloring books, colored pencils, scrap paper, mini dry erase board, dry erase marker and cloth eraser, construction paper, stickers, stencils, colored pipe cleaners, Popsicle sticks, tape, colored tape, mini pom-poms, child-safe scissors, hole puncher, yarn, and small dolls or action figures.

Long road trips are a great time to put kids’ imaginations to the test to create puppets, masks, journals, and more.

SIlENCE IS GOlDENWhen all else fails, use the standby game “See Who Can Be the

Quietest.” After hours of singing and crafting, your little ones just might appreciate the challenge of not saying a peep. Make prizes worth their while, with incentives such as money (quarters, a dollar), gift-shop trinkets or games, and a few extra minutes at the hotel pool or staying up a few minutes longer that night.

SING, SING A SONGBone up on sing-along songs. Or buy or make a tape or CD of

“round” songs (like “Row, Row, Row Your Boat,” “Three Blind Mice,” etc.) or sing-along/participation songs (“Old MacDonald,” “B-I-N-G-O”) that will get everyone — even the most tone-deaf — involved. Buy a kazoo or plastic harmonica for every family

member for added accompaniment.

TAlES APlENTYBring a few of your kids’ favorite books — or those they’ve been

wanting to read — both in the printed versions and on tape/CD. You can listen to the story as the kids read along.

If you’d rather not spend the money, visit the library to check out copies of the books and tapes/CDs before you go. Or just bring the books and take turns reading the stories out loud (making sure to use your best character voices, of course).

TEAM STORYTEllINGAsk each family member to create a line for a story (e.g.,”There

once was a boy name Hugh...”), then have everyone add a line until you’re all stumped (“who lived in the town’s biggest zoo” ... “he often had nothing to do” ... “so he decided to make an igloo” ... “with a big polar bear named Sue”...).

To make things really interesting, go as fast as you can, rhyme as much as possible, and take turns out of order (pointing to someone new each time). Write down the story as you go, then have kids create drawings to coordinate with your silly tale. When you’re done, you’ll have your own custom-made family story.

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WINDOW GAllERYUse washable window markers to make colorful creations that

even passersby can enjoy, or to play endless, paper-free games like tic-tac-toe and hangman. Keep a cotton cloth or dust rag handy so kids can keep the window fun going throughout the trip — just make sure the driver’s view isn’t blocked!

WORD PlAYHave kids write down various words they see as you drive along

(from billboards, bumper stickers, roadside attractions and stores, license plates, signs, the sides of trucks, etc.). Ask them to write a story, poem, or song grouping all of the words they see together. Have them read, perform, or sing their creation for everyone when they’re done.

A little creativity and planning can cut down on the fighting and fussing and leave fond family memories of your time together — on the road and off.

REvIEWED BY: STEvEN DOWShEN, MDDATE REvIEWED: MAY 2009

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hOW TO COPE WITh TRIAlS AND TRIBUlATIONS OF TRAvEl

You’re standing at a baggage carousel for what seems like forever

when the steady flow of bags onto the conveyor belt slows to a trickle, then stops. Your bags are nowhere in sight. Or your bags do show up, but look like an angry gorilla has been throwing them around his cage for sport. Who’s responsible?

DElAYSIf your bags are delayed, try not to panic. The airlines typically

have ways to track them, and about 98 percent of all misplaced luggage is returned eventually. If your bags are on the next flight, you could have them within a few hours. If they’ve been sent to the wrong airport, it could take a couple of days. Make sure to file your claim immediately at the airport and to give the attendant a hotel or home phone number and address.

The airlines will typically bring you your luggage when it is found; you will rarely need to return to the airport to pick it up. Additionally, many airlines will reimburse any unexpected expenses caused by the loss or delay (keep your receipts!). But be careful here -- the airline sometimes has the option to deduct any reimbursement or stipend from any subsequent awards.

Before you leave the airport, be sure you know how to check on your bag’s status; some airlines have an online system while others will provide you with a phone number to call for updates.

lOST BAGGAGEIf the airline loses your bags, make sure you get a written claim for

damages. This may require a different form than the original “missing luggage” form. This can be done at the airport or by mail.

On domestic flights, the airline baggage liability is capped at $3,300 per person. On international trips, the liability limit may vary, as it is governed by various international treaties, including the Montreal and Warsaw Conventions. Check your carrier’s Web site for specifics.

You may need to produce receipts to prove the value of items you had in your suitcase. If you have them, include copies in any

documentation you send to the airline. (Keep in mind that you will be reimbursed for the depreciated value of your items -- so the airline won’t give you the full $1,000 you paid for that suit you purchased two years ago.) You can purchase “excess valuation” protection if your checked baggage is worth more than these limits (but before doing so, make sure the items aren’t already covered by your homeowner’s or travel insurance policy).

The airlines typically have a long list of items for which they will not be held responsible; these include jewelry, money, heirlooms and other valuables. These sorts of items should always be packed in your carry-on bag.

STOlEN BAGGAGEHead directly to the baggage carousel when you get off your flight.

Many airlines scan bags when they’re loaded into the baggage claim area and keep records, especially at larger airports. Once you’ve left the baggage claim area, your claim is no longer with the airline, but with the police

DAMAGED BAGGAGEOnce you’ve gotten your bags off the carousel, immediately check

them for damage or other signs of tampering or mishandling. Report any damage before leaving the airport; airline customer service will often want to inspect the bag. Keep in mind that most airlines won’t cover minor wear and tear.

You will most likely need to produce a receipt for any repairs, or be required to use airline-sanctioned luggage repair vendors. Ask the baggage claim attendant for specific information. You don’t want to find out that you have paid for a repair that it isn’t covered.

AN OUNCE OF PREvENTION· Put your name on the outside and inside of your bags. Even better, put a copy of your itinerary in each checked bag so the airline can locate you. (Continued on Page 7)


RiveR Review· The most common causes of lost and delayed bags are late check-

ins and tight connections. Avoid both when you can. · Pack all valuables in your carry-on bags. Cameras, computers,

medication, wallets, heirlooms, jewelry, passports, as well as confirmation numbers, itineraries, contact information and other documents necessary to your travel should not be in your checked baggage.

· Itemize. It sounds tedious, but when an airline asks what was in your bag, you don't want to forget anything of value. Make sure the person who checks your baggage attaches the correct destination ticket to every bag, and get a claim ticket for each

· Pack a change of clothes in your carry-on bag so that you'll have something to wear if your checked bag is delayed

IF All ElSE FAIlSBe sure to file a complaint immediately. If you still can’t get

satisfaction, or feel the need to report the airline, contact the Department of Transportation’s Aviation Consumer Protection Division.

Finally, if you’re wondering where lost bags go after they die, here’s your answer: UnclaimedBaggage.com!

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RiveR ReviewEight Water Safety Rules for a Safe Austin Summer

Submitted by Lynn NeillieWe are dedicated to promoting drowning prevention and helping

equip Austin residents with the best tools to keep Austin families safe in and around water.

Always have a pool gate around home pools. This includes having a locked and securely fastened gate that is not accessible to little ones.

Continuously educate children on water safety. This is a great thing to do at home, on the boat, at the pool, wherever there is water. Each time you are getting your little one ready for a swim session or water play, go over the rules of water safety. Repetition is key with small children. Make sure your swim instructor incorporates a “Safety Lesson of the Week” into its lesson curriculum. This includes questions about water safety and how to avoid dangerous situations.

Designate a “Water Watcher.” This is a responsible adult who sticks to alcohol-free beverages during swim time and who is in charge of keeping both eyes on the pool while it is in use. Or, better yet: consider renting a Lifeguard for your party or group event.

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Clear homes of common household items that can be dangerous to a curious toddler. It takes just 2 inches of water for a child to drown in a bucket. Put all mop buckets, dog dishes and coolers out of children’s reach.

Never leave a young child in the pool or bathtub--even “just to get the phone.”

Enroll your child in swim classes. Start lessons early. The longer a child has lessons the more they understand water safety. A great time to do this is in the spring! This way your kids are already prepped and ready to roll for the summer swim season. You’ll want to find an inside heated pool and lesson times geared towards working families.

Supervise, Supervise, Supervise! Try to have your eyes on your children in and around the pool at all times. Adults should always be present when any child is in the pool area.

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The 2222 Coalition of Neighborhood Associations is holding an Open House to update you and all our neighbors on current developments in the area of RM 2222, RM 620 and Loop 360. In addition to private development, there are several public projects of great interest which are happening right now. We have lined up representatives from the City of Austin to address Water Treatment Plant 4 and the Bull Creek District Park restoration and water quality monitoring programs. Representatives from TxDOT will be on hand to discuss the RM 2222 bridge replacement project and to answer questions about the imminent lane closure of eastbound RM 2222. Come learn what’s going on in your backyard. We’ll have maps and site plans of new projects, such as The Trails at 620, and status reports on ongoing developments. Find out what will be impacting traffic on 2222, what is happening to our creeks and watersheds, and how you can have an impact on what is being built.

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Is Your Body Ready for Summer Season?Submitted by Valerie Salinas

Did you reach your New Year’s weight loss resolutions? If not, like most Americans, we tend lose our weight loss motivation in six to eight weeks. Since New Years resolutions have come and gone, spring is here once again, which means summer is just around the corner. Can you say your body is ready to fit in shorts, tank tops, sun dresses, and yes, the “swim-suit”. If not, it’s time to wipe the dust off your treadmill, put on your walking or running sneakers, head to the local pool, or to the gym. I have five successful tips that will help you get the body you want by summer.

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TIP # 3Start strength training. Research results have shown that having

more muscle than fat in our bodies will burn more calories on a daily basis. 2 to 3 times a week of total body strength training will build muscular strength, endurance, and size. Don’t worry ladies, you won’t develop huge muscles. That is an old myth….

TIP #4Incorporate more fruits and vegetables. The average American eats

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Only 29% of young Travis County citizens age 18 - 25 are registered to vote and officials aim to change that fact starting today. Challenge 10,000 seeks to collaborate with individuals and groups for the purpose of increasing voter registration among young adults. The goal is 10,000 new voters by October 4, 2010 which is the deadline to register for voting in the November election. The low rate among young adults stands in stark contrast to the overall voter registration rate for Travis County: 95%. I encourage all young adults to register and vote, and to make sure their friends do the same, said Nelda Wells Spears, Voter Registrar. Voter registration connects the individual to government decision making in a unique way; I believe young voters desire equal participation but need encouragement to get registered and vote.

Over the next six months, several voter registration drives associated with festivals and other events will target young adults. Other efforts will focus on institutionalizing voter registration in organizations and places popular with young adults.

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Applying to be a voter requires citizenship, age 18, residency in Travis County and a drivers license or social security number. Applications are on display throughout the county at many post offices, public libraries, grocery stores and online at www.traviscountytax.org . Upon receipt of a completed application, the voter receives a voter certificate by mail within 30 days.

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RiveR ReviewNATURE WATChThe Song of the Vireo

As a family, vireos are small to medium-sized birds that seem similar to warblers at first glance, apart from their heavier bill and generally dull-green plumage. In fact, the word vireo is Latin for ‘I am green.’ Most vireo species are migratory, and return to their breeding grounds in early spring.

Of the 13 true vireo species that are present in the United States and Canada, none is more at risk than the black-capped vireo, which has been on the endangered species list since 1987. At 4.5 inches in length, it is the smallest vireo to occur regularly in the US, and ranges from only three counties in Oklahoma to central and west Texas, and south to north and central Mexico.

A handsome songbird, adult male black-capped vireos are olive green above and white below with faint yellow flanks and wing bars. A glossy black cap is broken by white spectacles that frame brownish-red irises, and the bill is black, sturdy, and slightly hooked at the tip. It takes two years for a male to reach full adult plumage. Females are similarly marked but duller in color, and have a slate gray crown and greenish-yellow underparts.

Recent research has shown that Black-capped vireos have the largest repertoire of song notes to draw from, about ten times larger than other vireos. The males are persistent singers, usually vocalizing in melodious phrases of two to four notes separated by one to three second pauses. It can also emit several calls, including a scolding ‘zhrree’, especially while vigorously defending its territory. Insectivores, they glean leaves, twigs, and branches, sometimes hanging upside down or hovering, as they feed on beetles and caterpillars.

Black-capped vireos nest in brushy areas called ‘shinneries.’ Groups of shin oak or sumac of appropriate height and density are critical success factors for breeding, with the most important requirement being foliage that extends to ground level. Once trees begin to reach to full size, the vireos will look for other early succession sites in which to breed. Nests are an open, hanging cup, only 15-50 inches from

Black-Capped Vireothe ground, and are made of leaves, grasses, plant fiber, and spider silk. Obscured from view by foliage, they are often decorated with items like lichens or bits of paper. The opening to the nest is usually narrower than the nest itself, but the nest is deep enough so that an adult bird can sit inside with only its bill and tail tip showing.

Both the male and female share the task of nest construction and incubation. After the three or four eggs that are laid have hatched, the female does most of the brooding while the male supplies most of the food. While breeding pairs are sometimes able to produce more than one clutch of eggs during the breeding season, the male cares for some or all of the fledglings, while the female re-nests, sometimes with another male.

The black-capped vireo is endangered due to multiple threats of brood parasitism by the brown-headed cowbird as well as loss of suitable habitat through urbanization, fire exclusion, livestock grazing, and brush control. Female cowbirds may remove some of the host eggs from the nest and replace them with their own. These eggs hatch first and the quickly growing nestlings out-compete the smaller vireo nestlings for food and nest space. Cowbird trapping and habitat maintenance and creation through prescribed burning and mechanical manipulation are a high management priority in prime areas like the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve system.Send your nature-related questions to [email protected] and we’ll do our best to answer them. If you enjoy these articles, look for our book, NatureWatch Austin, to be published by Texas A&M University Press in 2011. - BY JIM AND lYNNE WEBER


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RiveR Review Are you looking to grow your business in 2010? If so, you might be interested in a few of the business networking groups in the area. These are a few to choose from:

STEINER RANCh REFERRAlS BNI GROUP Meetings are on Thursday mornings from 8:00am to 9:30am at Thai Harmony in Steiner Ranch. Visitors are welcome! If you are interested in visiting a meeting please contact Kelly Peel at [email protected] for more information or visit www.BNIAustin.com.

FOUR POINTS BNI Meetings are on Wednesday at lunch from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the River Place Country Club. Visitors are welcome! If you are interested in visiting a meeting please contact Amy Oehler at [email protected] or visit www.BNIAustin.com.

Five Business Networking Groups in the AreaA BUSINESS REFERRAl GROUP MADE FUN Networking Northwest Austin is expanding its member base of businesses in our area.  NWNWA members build close business and personal relationships.  We believe in business by referrals and having a limited member base (not duplicating professions), so you will not see your competitors here. We have a caring, positive, involved group of people who not only wish to build their business, but also want to build the strength of our networking group.  NWNWA meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Waterloo Ice House, 360 & FM 2222 from 7:00am to 8:30am.  And a fun happy hour once per month at a beautiful location.  Come to a breakfast or call Dorothy Scarborough, President - [email protected], 512-589-3678.

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For Windows machines, I like Picasa for doing simple editing and cleanup of photos. It’s from the folks at Google and you can find it just by going to www.Picasa.com (note that it’s Picasa ending with an “a” and not Picasso like the painter with the additional “s””. Do you shop online and like to keep the receipts? Rather than printing them out and storing them in a filing cabinet, use CutePDF to “print” your receipts (or anything else that can be sent to a printer) into a PDF file that you can save on your hard drive. I buy a lot online and CutePDF lets me store all the receipts into a folder on my hard drive that makes life much easier at tax time for my accountant (which is this month if my calendar is correct.) You can download CutePDF at www.CutePDF.com, just download the CutePDF Writer. It installs as if it were a printer and you’re ready to go.

For the Mac, Anxiety is a useful to-do list manager to (hopefully) reduce the stress in your life in getting all the things you need to get done, done. It works with iCal and Mail. You can download

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Stay away from sites offering free music or movies (like LimeWire), this is an excellent way to contract a virus. If you think you’re getting something

that costs money in a store for free online, it’s probably going to cost you more than you know by the time you get your computer cleaned up.

Be skeptical and be safe. One of the best places to go for free software is http://sourceforge.net/. You’re not going to find Microsoft Office for free, but you might find a program that does something close. Want Photoshop but don’t have $400 to spend, then check out Gimp. There are a lot of genuinely nice people developing programs because they enjoy doing it. Some will ask for but not require a donation, that’s only fair. If you like a program, throw a few dollars their way to encourage them to keep improving their program. If you can say “I wish I had a program that ……..”, then you’ll probably find something at SourceForge.net that meets your needs. - Submitted by laurie Scott


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