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Lake Pointe
August 2008
Volume 1, Issue 2
MESSENGER
A Newsletter for the Residents of Lake Pointe on Lake Austin
Boat Ownership In A Sinking Economy
In Austin, boating is as much a part of the culture as music. A boat—even a simple one sitting in the driveway—offers escape. A boat gives you a chance to flee the daily demands that more and more families have placed on their time. But for many people in Austin and around the country, the dream of getting on the water is on hold. With gas prices soaring, the economy sputtering, and consumer confidence taking on water, boaters are reconsidering the cost of ownership. As much as many people would love get out on Austin’s lakes this summer, for some it really doesn't make sense. And it’s not just a right-now financial issue; the cost and commitment required to own a boat might not always be best idea in the long run. People are concerned about layoffs, the rising cost of ownership and the ability to sell the boat in the future. One can see the reluctance to own by looking at the national statistics. The boat industry has been hit hard by the recent economic downturn. New boat sales last year fell approximately 15 percent, says Thom Dammrich, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Those of us who attended the Austin Boat Show this year noticed a much smaller crowd than in years past. Boat manufacturers themselves are "expecting things to get a little worse before they get better," says Thompson, an analyst Copyright © 2008 Peel, Inc.
at Morningstar, an investment research company. They're laying off employees and consolidating, Thompson says, while usedboat prices tumble as more and more people look to sell their boats. "It's the first thing to go, right?" says Thompson. "No one needs a boat to survive." The two most widely used sayings about boats are that they are "holes in the water, into which you throw money" and "the happiest days of a boat owner's life are the day they buy the boat and the day they sell it." But what is the cost of boat ownership? The chart to the right is an example of some of the costs estimates based on a $70K purchase a resale in 5 years. Your total expense can easily reach more than a $1,000 per month, even for a used boat. That is a large expense in this uncertain economy. The result is that people are giving up on their dreams of ownership or turning to alternatives such as boat clubs or fractional time shares. Boat clubs allow you to use boats without all of the cost and time commitments that come with ownership. The clubs here in Austin will cost you in the range of $300-$700 per month. This includes access to a fleet of boats. They take care of the all the other headaches and cost that normally come with ownership. It can provide you prefect alternative for people with busy schedules, cost concerns or those of you that are not certain of how long your
career will keep you in Austin. Where does this leave the boat lovers? Well, if you don’t have a friend willing to loan his boat to you, it leaves you with tough choices and quite a few options. I would recommend doing a little research before getting out on the water in this uncertain economy. But after the all the reseach I hope you find a way to get on the water this summer. Let’s keep Austin wet and weird! Purchase Price Tax, Title, Etc Insurance Electronics Other Equipment (jackets) Annual Costs
$70,000 $2,950 $1,200 $750 $823
Slip Fees (150/foot) Winter Storage Shrink Wrap Spring Commissioning Maintenance Insurance, Tax, Registration
$4,200 $560 $500 $432 $440 $185
Yearly Costs (5 years) Total Upfront Costs Resale Value (if boat sells!)
$31,585 $75,723 $40,000
Total 5 Year costs Annual Costs of ownership
$67,308 $13,462
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lake pointe August Landscaping Submitted by Ron Kerwin
August is a great month to stay inside and make your plans for this fall’s plantings. Browse the catalogs for ideas and bulbs to order now to plant in November and December for next spring’s display. If you are going to work in the lawn or garden, plan it around the early morning or evening in the cooler hours. Drink plenty of water to keep from dehydrating. The July heat may have already taken its toll on your annuals. If they are beyond help, pull them out and replace them with more heat tolerant varieties. If they are okay but overgrown, you can trim back your annuals and perennials by 1/3 to 1/2 to get better flowering in the fall. You can also trim off the dead or damaged canes and the errant chutes from your roses to enhance the fall blooms. Fertilize your roses right after you prune, as this application is very important. Do NOT trim flowering shrubs, like Indian Hawthorns, after July or you will probably trim off the buds (look like berries) that would provide the flowers next year. Rework your beds to prepare them for fall plantings of flowers or vegetables. Bury in the compost materials and add the mulch on top. They will be
ready for planting when it is time. You can fertilize your lawns this month with a 3-1-2 ratio 50% slow release nitrogen fertilizer. This is a good fertilizer for your shrubs and flowerbeds too. The heat stresses all our lawns, shrubs etc. We will probably not get much rain so we will have to water with irrigation systems or drag around sprinklers to keep everything from burning up. 1 inch of water per week should be enough. Do not water in mid-day, as most of it will simply evaporate prior to getting into the ground. Irrigate in the early morning if possible. Water deeply, not frequently. Watering in the evening can lead to plant diseases. Maintain the water in the soil of your beds more effectively by having a good thick layer of mulch. Most every month I comment on the benefits of thick mulch but it is a topic worth repeating, as its benefits are many. If your property is in need of new sod, it can be put in now with no problems as long as you water it properly. With new sod, you do not have to suffer with mud in the fall and winter.
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Lake Pointe NatureWatch
by Jim and Lynne Weber Geology 101: The Edwards Plateau Located in central Texas, the Edwards Plateau is a “physiographic recharge zone, where water runs off the higher elevation areas west region,” meaning it has distinct characteristics in terms of landscape, of the fault and drains into the lower elevation areas east of the fault plants, and animals. The eastern edge of the Edwards Plateau is very – the Edwards aquifer – which was once one of the only sources of abrupt and forms a steep escarpment, a feature actually visible from drinking water for our region before the building of reservoirs along space! The Edwards Plateau is indeed a plateau with a relatively flat the rivers. topography, situated at a higher elevation than regions to the southeast. Time, wind, and water erosion have revealed many of the limestone However, on its’ southern and eastern edges, many rivers have eroded layers. Of those layers that are currently exposed, the youngest layer is downward and cut steep valleys into the plateau, creating the canyons called the Edwards group. Once hundreds of feet thick, most of this and adjacent hills. The erosion by these rivers creates the landscape layer is eroded away and only about 50 feet or less remains on the tops of the highest hills. It is characterized that we call the Texas Hill Country. The rocks underlying the Edwards Plateau are layers of limestone by the "swiss cheese" limestone we that were deposited in a warm, shallow sea during the Cretaceous often trip on when hiking the ridges. period about 100 million years ago. At that time, the area of the The next oldest layer underneath the Edwards Plateau was located closer to the equator, and the climate Edwards group is a transition zone of the Earth was generally warmer than today’s climate. Limestone called the Walnut formation, formed as a chemical precipitate from the seawater in this warm, which formed when this shallow sea, along with the deposited calcareous remains of billions area was near the shore of of tiny sea creatures. During the drainage of that ancient sea and the a nearby landmass, and is formation of the Gulf of Mexico, a break and a slip occurred in the characterized by abundant Earth’s crust, centered along a linear fault zone. Running in an arc fossils of many kinds of shallowfrom west of Uvalde to about Waco, this fault zone forms the primary (Continued on page 6)
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lake pointe Nature Watch- (Continued from Page 5) water marine creatures and includes silts and sands washed off of the land. As you might expect, this layer is soft and crumbly (often called 'marl'), and contains many marine fossils, mud crack impressions, and even dinosaur tracks! Beneath the Walnut, and often the oldest layer we can see easily, is called the Glen Rose formation. It represents the vast majority of rocks exposed at the surface of the Plateau. The rocks of the Glen Rose are much more varied, created by deposits from salt marshes, beaches, lagoons, deep sea water, and flowing river water, which means that during this period there were many shifts between land and marine-based environments. Because of this variation, hard and soft rock alternate, and as the softer rock erodes more rapidly, large bands of the harder limestone are exposed. This gives the hills their terraced or balconied appearance, and hence the Spanish name “Balcones.” Because of our unique geology and the resulting soils formed from the limestone deposits, central Texas is a very biodiverse area with a large number of different species of plants and animals. It’s yet another reason for all of us to do what we can to protect and preserve it for future generations! Send your nature-related questions to
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Dear Friends, Greetings! It’s time again to gather your neighbors and team up with your Law Enforcement Agency to give crime a going-away party. National Night Out is an annual event normally held on the first Tuesday of August. This year it will take place on October 7, 2008. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Night Out Association of Town Watch. This past year’s National Night Out campaigns involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, business, neighborhood organizations and local public officials from more than 9,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, more than 29.5 million participated in National Night Out last year. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts, and to strengthen neighborhood spirit and law enforcement – community partnership. But its primary goal is to send a strong message to criminals to let them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Along with the traditional display of porch lights and front-yard vigils, cities, towns and neighborhoods celebrate NNO with a variety of events and activities such as block parties, cookouts, visits from local law enforcement officers, parades flashlights walks contests and youth programs. NNO has proven to be an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and policecommunity partnerships in our fight for safer communities. The benefits that your community will derive from NNO will most certainly extend well beyond the one night. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office has promoted National Night Out for the past 25 years. Our participation has grown from helping with a handful of neighborhood get-togethers to more than 4,000 participants enjoying block parties, carnivals, parades and an assortment of other activities. Our involvement has grown from a couple of crime prevention officers, to dozens of patrol officers, sergeants, lieutenants, captains, majors, county commissioners and the Sheriff. National Night Out is a great way to get together with your neighbors, find out what’s going on in your community and visit with local law enforcement officers about that you can do to help reduce the opportunities for crimes to occur. Participation can be as simple as a small block party, or as big as a parade or carnival. To get involved, or to find out how to register your event for National Night Out, call the Travis County Sheriff’s Office at 854-8413 or 854-9770. Deputy James Kitchens Travis County Sheriff’s Office Community Services & Outreach Unit (512) 854.8413 Fax: (512) 854.4719 Copyright © 2008 Peel, Inc.
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Lake Pointe Family Volunteering: Doing Good Together
Submitted by Wendi Baird During a recent camping trip, my children were shocked to see the a common mantra today. I firmly believe that one way to combat the amount of trash left along the river bank following a long holiday selfish and materialistic attitudes prevalent in our society is through weekend. “Didn’t the people see the empty trash cans,” asked my Family Volunteering. It’s one thing to tell our children that we need to daughter with all the childlike wisdom of an eight year old. As we help others. But actually doing volunteer projects together as a family looked downstream, we noticed a lone Park Ranger walking along the instills life lessons that won’t be readily abandoned later in life. banks with a trash bag picking up all the empty cans and other garbage According to the website www.DoingGoodTogether.org, family left behind by the holiday revelers. volunteering “is a hands-on way to teach children the values of I saw the light bulbs go off simultaneously in my kids’ minds … kindness, compassion, tolerance, community responsibility and good “Mom, can we go back to our camper and get some trash bags to citizenship.” The website is full of ideas for family volunteer projects. help, too?” To be honest, my first thought as a mom was that I didn’t One of my favorites is one that even the youngest children can do. want my children touching all that germ-infested garbage. But then Create a “Giving Box” from an old coffee can or shoe box. Let your I realized what a great learning opportunity this could be. Here was children decorate it and then place it in a prominent location in your a problem, and it was one that we could work together as a family to home. Encourage your children to fill it with any loose change they remedy. So after walking along the river banks, filling up two trash find. Then as the Holiday Season approaches, let your children help bags with garbage, we finally caught up to the Park Ranger downstream. choose where the money will be donated. For example, they could Although he was very appreciative of the help, he was quite surprised use the money to buy a toy to donate to Blue Santa or to buy canned by our efforts. “You shouldn’t have to do this,” he said. “It isn’t your goods to donate to the local food pantry. trash or your responsibility to pick it up”. Our children still talk about that family experience of picking up trash I don’t know what was more disappointing that morning – the fact along the Frio River. It was gratifying to all of us to see how clean the that this beautiful park was strewn with garbage (while empty trash riverbank looked after spending just a few minutes helping that lone cans sit in plain site) or the surprise shown by the Park Ranger that park ranger. But, more importantly, it reinforced to us as parents that someone would voluntarily help pick up the garbage. it’s one thing to teach your children something, but the impact is far It seems that the phrase “That’s not in my job description” has become greater when you show them!
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lake pointe Helping Your Child Adjust to Preschool There are plenty of benefits of preschool - it can be a great place for kids to interact with peers and to learn valuable life lessons such as how to share, take turns, and follow rules. Preschool can also prepare kids for kindergarten and beyond. But going to preschool does come with its fair share of emotions, for both the parent and the child. For a kid, entering a new preschool environment filled with unfamiliar teachers and children can cause both anxiety and anticipation. For parents, there may be mixed emotions over whether the child is ready for preschool. The more comfortable you are about your decision to place your child in preschool and the more familiar the setting can be made for your child, the fewer problems you - and your little one - will encounter. Easing Your Child’s Fears Spend time talking with your child about preschool even before it starts. Before the first day, gradually introduce your child to activities that often take place in a classroom. A child accustomed to scribbling with paper and crayons at home, for example, will find it comforting to discover the same crayons and paper in his or her preschool classroom. Visiting your child’s first preschool classroom a few times before school starts can also ease the entrance into unfamiliar territory. This offers the opportunity to not only meet your child’s teacher and ask about routines and common activities, but to then introduce some of those routines and activities to the child at home. While you’re in the classroom, let your child explore and observe the class in his or her own way and choose whether to interact with other children. The idea is to familiarize your child with the classroom and to let him or her get comfortable.
You can also use this time to ask your child’s new teacher how he or she handles the first tear-filled days. How will the first week be structured to make the transition smooth for your child? Although it’s necessary for you to acknowledge the important step your child is taking and to provide support, too much emphasis on the change may just make your child’s anxiety worse. Young kids can pick up on their parents’ nonverbal cues. If you feel guilty or worried about leaving your child at school, he or she will probably sense that. The more calm and assured you are about your choice to send your child to preschool, the more confident your child will be. The First Day When you enter the classroom on the first day, calmly reintroduce the teacher to your child, then step back and let him or her set the tone. This will allow the teacher to begin forming a relationship with your child. Your endorsement of the teacher will show your child that he or she will be happy and safe in the teacher’s care. If your child clings to you or refuses to participate in the class, don’t get upset - this may only upset your child more. Follow the guidelines described by the teacher beforehand, and go at your child’s pace. Suggestions for leaving your child at preschool are simple but can be hard on a parent. Always say a loving good-bye to your child, but once you do, you should leave promptly. Never sneak out. As tempting as it may be, leaving without saying good-bye may make your child feel abandoned, whereas a long farewell scene might only serve to reinforce a child’s sense that preschool is a bad place. A consistent and predictable farewell ritual can make leaving easier. Some
parents wave from outside a certain classroom window or make a funny good-bye face, whereas others read a short book before parting. Transitional objects - a family picture, a special doll, or a favorite blanket - can also help comfort your child. Also, keep in mind that most children do well once their parents leave. Regardless of whether your child is eager or reluctant to go to preschool, make sure that a school staff member is ready to help with the transfer from your care to the classroom when you arrive in the morning. Some kids may jump right in with their classmates, whereas others might want a private cuddle and a story from a caregiver before joining the group. Many preschools begin with a daily ritual, such as circle time (when teachers and children talk about what they did the day before and the activities that are ahead for the day). Preschoolers tend to respond to this kind of predictability and following a routine will help ease the move from home to school.
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Lake Pointe Texas + Flood = Higher Risk Submitted by Victor Thompson
During the dry season, it’s sometimes hard to remember that Texas actually is a high-risk state for flooding. In fact, Texas actually led the nation in insurance payments for flood-related damage until 2005. The risk is not just to our coastal communities, either – inland areas are just as vulnerable. For example, “Flash Flood Alley” in Central Texas, with its steep hills and winding rivers, is particularly prone to flooding during heavy rainfall. Don’t underestimate your chances of being a flood victim. During the course of a 30-year mortgage, homes in a high-risk area are three times more likely to be damaged by flood than by fire. In fact, about 25 percent of all Flood claims paid are for policies in low-to moderate-risk communities. Texas homeowners were paid more than $2.7 billion for flood damage during the last quarter century (through 2004). Obviously, no one can stop a flood. But here are a few steps you can take to limit that damage and out-of-pocket costs: • Get Flood insurance. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that your Homeowners policy provides coverage for flooding – it doesn’t. You need a separate Flood policy. You don’t have to be in an area where Flood insurance is required to be eligible for it. If your community participates in the
National Flood Insurance Program, you can purchase Flood insurance, and you may qualify for a Preferred Risk policy with lower rates. That’s where I come in: Call me and we’ll take a look at whether you’re exposed, and you can decide what to do about it. Be aware that a Flood policy doesn’t take effect until 30 days after purchase, so don’t wait for floodwaters to rise. • Elevate. Get a licensed electrician to take a look at the electric switchbox, outlets and switches to see if they can be elevated at least 12 inches above the projected flood elevation for your home. Ditto for your washer and dryer – you may be able to elevate them on masonry or pressure-treated lumber, or move them to a higher floor. If you’re planning to remodel, ask your licensed contractor about relocating or elevating your furnace and water heater. • Have an emergency plan. Get your emergency supplies ready – for example, flashlights, batteries, portable radio, nonperishable food and water. Make sure family members know what to do and how to communicate if a flood is imminent or if you have to evacuate. For more information on floods, go to www.floodsmart.gov.
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Watch for Dehydration - Avoid Heat Stress by: • • • •
Schedule practice time in the morning and late afternoons. Wear light-colored clothes with breathable material. Wear white hat to protect face, skull and neck Drink 18-20 oz of fluid two or three hours before your match, then again another 8-10 oz ten to twenty minutes before match. • During play, drink 8-10 oz every ten to twenty minutes (during changeovers.) • If you have heat cramps, stretch the muscle, and take rehydration drinks with glucose and electrolytes. • If you feel light-headed and think you might faint, lower your head or lay down on your back with your feet up. It would be a good idea to stop playing and to sit down in a cool area. • Take two coolers on the court. One full of ice and water to drink and one with ice only with a towel. Between games, soak your towel in the cooler and refresh your face, neck and wrists. Enjoy your tennis games and stay “cool”
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