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SherrieandChrisMargiottaweretheJunewinnersofthe“YardoftheMonth,”given by the River Place Garden Club.They reside at 10203Treasure IslandDrive.The winners for May were Rolf andTzipora Hilgendorf, who live at10820EnclaveVista.A$50.00honorariumforeachmonth’swinnerisdonatedbyMaryRachkind.WinnersarechosenfromAprilthoughOctoberofeachyear. Some of the criteria used to choose winners are the following: use ofcolorful plants, design and creativity, plant selection and placement, includinguse of native plants, grass/turf appearance, mulching, yard maintenanceincluding weeding, and appropriate use of hardscape elements, such as stone,edging,paths,andwalkways.

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RiveR ReviewRiver Place Garden Club Coordinates

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Usingagrantfromacommunitysupporter,TheRiverPlaceGardenClubcontractedJohnRearickofNature’sDesigntolandscapethesecondnativeplantgarden.ThenewgardensurroundsthebenchonBigViewjustpastChinaGardenwhichwaspaidforandinstalled

bytheHomeowners’Association.ThepreviousgardenclubprojectwastheparkbenchonRiverPlaceBlvdpaidforandinstalledbytheMuncipalUtilityDistrict. HOA and MUD installed the benches to take advantage of thebeautifulviewsthroughouttheneighborhoodandhavebeengenerousintheirsupportofthegardenclub’son-goingeffortstobeautifythesescenicareas. WearegratefultoBeckyDouglass,chairpersonfortheCommunityServiceCommitteeforhervisionandhardworktobringthisprojecttocompletion.AspecialthankyoutoArtJistelofMUD,andMillardMcBurneyofHOAforcoordinatingeffortsandsupportwiththeirorganizationsonthisproject. Allnativeplantsinbothgardensaredraughtanddeerresistant.WehopetheresidentsandguestsofRiverPlacewillenjoythegardensandtheirbeautifulviews.RumorhasitthatwerecentlyhadamarriageproposalattheRiverPlaceBlvd.benchandgarden. T h e g a r d e n c l u b m e e t i n g s w i l l r e s u m e a g a i n i nSeptember. We welcome new members and guests. For specific informationabouthemeetings,contactMarthaWinsmanat731-4432oremailat:[email protected].


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By Kirsten Hanna Summerishereandyoudeserveaplacetoenjoyit~Imaginebeingabletostepoutforaromanticeveningwithoutleavingyourproperty!Outdoorspacesarebecomingthelatestgreatestretreattoenjoywithfamilyandfriends. Decoratingoutdoorroomsisjustasimportantastheinsiderooms.Creatingbeautiful,usefulspacesoutdoorsisagreatwaytoextendyourhome’slivingspace. First,itisimportanttodeterminetheprimaryfunctionofthespace.Identifyhowyoulive.Doyouspendtimeatthetableorareyoumoreofalounger?Howmanypeoplearetypicallytogetheratonetimeintheoutdoorarea?Doyouwanttohearthepeacefulnessofnature,ordoyouwantatvmountedhightocreatetheperfectplacetositbackandwatchagame? Nowitistimetocreateaseatingplan…Furnishings Outdoorfurniturehaschangeddramatically.Itusedtobeveryplainand functional. Now you can find a wide variety of furniture made ofweatherresistantmaterials.Anorganiclookisverypopularnow.Bamboo, dark metal and wood paired with beautiful woven fibers aregreatoptions. Cushionssoftenyouroutdoorfurniture,makingitmoreinvitingandcomfortable.Manyarefaderesistant,stainresistantandwaterproof…

perfectfortheoutdoors.Color Citrustones,brightyellow,green,orangeandaquaareverypopularthissummer,especiallyinaccentpieceslikepillowsorcushions.To make your outdoor seem like an extension of your home, Irecommendusingthesameprimarycolorschemeyou’veusedintheinterior,varyingtheintensityofthecolorsbyusingbrighter,moredominantshades.Lighting Veryimportant!!Createdifferentlevelsoflightingwithcandles,gas lanterns, chandeliers, and table lamps. You can find a variety of designsdependingofyourstyleandtheambianceyouwanttocreate.Torchesandcandleswillcreateawarmandinvitingcasualmoodwhethertheyareliningapathorstandingsentinelaroundapatio.Additionally,don’tbeafraidtopulloutyourChristmaslightsinthemiddleof the summer! Wrapping that small iridescent stringofwhitebulbsaroundtreetrunksandbrancheswillbringaromanticatmospheretoyourbackyardorcourtyard,eveninJuly.Accessorizing Define your seating area with an outdoor area rug. Because outdoor arearugscomeinsomanydifferentcolorsanddesigns,youcanuse

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Summer Pet healthBy Jim Amyx, DVM

Petownersareoftensurprisedtolearncommon household plants are toxic topets, with perhaps the Sago Palm beingthemostprevalenttoxicplantinthisarea.SagoPalmtreescontainaverypotenttoxincalledCycasin.Thetoxin,foundinallpartsoftheplant,hasitsgreatestconcentrationintheseedsandrootballsoftheSago.Apet ingesting as fewas1or 2 seeds canexperience acute liver failure and death;therefore,pleaseplantSagoswhereyourpetsdonothaveaccesstothem.IfyourpetdoesingestanypartofaSagoPalm,seekveterinaryattentionimmediately. Lilies are probably the second mostprevalent plant toxicity in this area.SeveraltypesofLiliesaretoxic,withtheprincipal ones being Easter Lilies,TigerLilies, Stargazer Lilies, Peace Lilies andDayLilies. Liliesareextremelytoxictocats. Generally, toxicosisoccursonly in

cats.AllpartsoftheLillycontaintoxinsthatcancauseacuterenalfailure. As with Sago Palms, there is no specific antidoteforthetoxins,howeverexpedientveterinary treatment and supportive carecan improve your pet’s prognosis forsurvival. OthercommontoxicplantsareOleanders,Azaleas, Rhododendron, Laurel, CastorBeans,Foxgloves,Cyclamens,andYews.Commonhouseplantsthatcanbetoxicaswell. Go to theASPCA poison controlwebsite ( www.aspca.org) for additionalinformation on toxic plantsAND foods– grapes, raisins, onions, and chocolatearealltoxictoyourpettoo! Ihopethis“SummerPetHealth”serieshelpsyouandyourpetenjoy the“GreatOutdoors” this summer. Have a GreatSummer!

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Mobile Billboards to be Phased out over the Next two Years in AustinSubmitted by John Anderson

OnJune5,2008Austin’sCityCouncilvoted5-1onanewsignresolution that affected bothtraditional and mobile billboardadvertising inAustin. Whilethe vote effectively “banned”or “prohibits” mobile billboardadvertising in Austin City’sfull-purpose jurisdiction, it is

importanttonotethatonlyaparticularformofmobileadvertisingwillbebannedinAustinandexistingmobilebillboardcompanieswillhavetwofullyearstophaseouttheiroperationsand/ormodifytheirservicestobeincomplianceofthenewresolution.

The City's Definition of a mobile billboard is: "A sign installed ordisplayedonavehicleoperating in thepublic right-of-wayforthepurposeofadvertisingabusinessorentitythatisunrelatedtothe owner of the vehicle's primary business.The term does notincludeasignthatisdisplayedorinstalledon:a)anon-motorizedvehicle,includingbutnotlimitedtopedi-cabs;b)abusthatisusedprimarilyforthepurposeoftransportingmultiplepassengers;c)ataxicab,ifthesigncomplieswiththerequirementsoftheCityCodeSection13-2-388;ord)avehicleoperatedinthenormalcourseof

the vehicle's owner's business, if the sign contains advertising oridentifyinginformationdirectlyrelatedtothebusinessandisnotusedmerely,mainlyorprimarilytodisplayadvertisingthatisunrelatedtothebusiness.“

Theadoptedresolutionasitrelatestomobilebillboardrestriction/banreads:

Prohibit “A mobile billboard within the City’s full-purposejurisdiction, except that a mobile billboard operator with an office located within the boundaries of the CapitolArea MetropolitanPlanningOrganization(CAMPO)ontheeffectivedateofOrdinanceisNOTsubjecttotheprohibitionuntiltwoyearsaftertheeffectivedateoftheordinance.”

Further – it was made clear by both the Planning CommissionandCityCouncilthatAFTERthosetwoyearsthetworecognizedmobile billboard operators inAustin could modify their businessmodeltoinclude,saydeliveryorotherservicesthatwouldkeepthemCOMPLIANTunderthenewordinance.

Therearesomeremainingquestionsastothefairnessandpossiblylegalityofthistypeofbanthatarebeingfurtherexplored.

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and other Loud SoundsSubmitted by Luis Escobar, Dog Behavioral Therapist & Master Trainer

wishes. Somedogsbecome so fearfulthat they may hurt themselves if thekennelisclosedandtheycannotescape.Ifthekennelissoundproofed,thebangofthunder and fireworks may be diminished andthedogmayremaincalm.Ifcratingyourdog isnotapossibilityoryoudonot have a crate, find a place where the soundislessintense.Inathunderstorm,thedogshouldbeinaclosed-inareathatdoes not let in the flash of light.

Thebestsolution,however, fordogsthatarefearfulofnoisesisdesensitization.Thisistheprocessofhelpingyourdogworkthroughhisfearofstormsandotherloudnoises. It canbe a slowprocess,and you must take time every day towork with your dog. Do not consoleyour dog when he is fearful. Instead,distract him with something like play.Hewillbesobusyplayingthathemaynotevenhearthethunder.Youmayalsowanttouseasoundtrackofstormnoises,firecrackers, car backfiring or other sharp sounds.Playthetapeatalowlevelandsimultaneouslydistracthimbykeepinghimfocusedonplay,onyouoronanotheractivity.Overtime,increasethevolumeof the recording. Repeat this processuntilyourdoghasbecomeaccustomedtothenoises.

CaseStudy:Rex,aRottweiler,wouldbegin acting anxious when a stormapproached.Theownercouldnotsettlethedog,andhewouldhurthimselfwhenthestormarrived.Rexwouldrunthroughthehouseorthebackyardcrashingintothings.Onetimehehadescapedtryingtorunfromthestormandwasnotfounduntilaftertheweathercalmed.Thesolutionof using a crate with antic-static padshelpedtocalmRex.Thesoundproofedcratediminishedthesoundofthethunderand the carpet prevented the flash of light inside.Rexisnowcalmerduringastormandmuchhappier.TheownernowhasacalmdogandnolongerneedstosearchforRexafterastorm.

PetDoes your dog jump at the clap of

thunder? Does he bark at the bang offireworks? Or is he calm with seemingly noreactiontotheloudcrashes?

Dogs have varying reactions to loudnoises. Some may tear up the house,others may try to hide or run from thescary sounds, while others seem justfine.

Ifyourdogappearsfearfulofclamoringsounds, check with your vet. Somedog’searsaresosensitivethatthenoisyclapping of thunder may actually hurttheir ears. If a dog is somewhat deaf,these sounds may also cause adversereactions.Yourvetalsocanhelpifyourpupneedsasedativetocalmhimduringanoisystormorexplosivecelebrationsofthe4thofJuly.AlsocheckwithyourvetaboutusingBachRescueRemedyifasedativeisnotappropriate.

Sinceyouarenotalwayshomewhenstorms hit, you will want to set up anareaforyourdoginwhichhefeelssafe.Crate trainingyourdogoffershim thatsafehaven.Heshouldbeabletoaccessthedesignatedrefugewheneveryouarenotathome.

Some dogs react to an approachingstorm long before it even reaches thearea. It is as though that the dog isreactingtothesoundofthunderfromthedistanced storm. Thedog,however, isactuallyreactingtothepresenceofstaticelectricityintheatmosphere(ashappenswiththedropofbarometricpressurepriortoastorm).

Thesedogsneedtothegrounded.Ananti-staticmatcanbeplacedinorunderthedog’skennel.Thekennelshouldbesituatedinawaythatthedogthinksithasenteredthehouse.Thekennelshouldbesoundproofedwithrubber-backedcarpetwithanextrapieceofcarpetacrosstheopening to create a flap that closes after thedogenters.

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Submitted by Victor Thompson “Mom,wherearethecarkeys?”Yourteencan’twaittostartdriving.ButIknowhowworriedyoumustbeaboutyourchildgettingbehindthewheelofacar.Althoughthenumberofauto-accidentinjuriesandfatalitiesamongdriversbetweenages15and20isfalling,accidentsarestilltheleadingcauseofdeathforthatagegroup.Thegoodnews:Youcantakestepstohelpkeepyouryoungdriversafer:• Limitnightdriving.Mostfatalaccidentsinvolvingyoungdriversoccur between 9 p.m. and midnight. Night driving requires moreskillthandrivingindaylight,andyoungdriversmaybemorepronetodistraction,carelessnessorfatiguewhendrivingafterdark.Letyourteengetplentyofdaytime-drivingexperiencebeforeyouallownighttimedriving.• Restrict the number of passengers. Nearly two-thirds of teenpassengerdeathsoccurwhenthedriverisalsoateen.Teenfriendsinthecarmaydistractanovicedriver.Andsometimespeerpassengersencouragerecklessnessinanormallysafeyoungdriver.Limitthenumberofpassengersyourteenmayhaveinthecar.• Choose safer wheels. That flashy red sports car or cool SUV may beyourteen’sdreammachine,butthink“safety”whenshoppingforavehicle,andlookforonewithprotectivefeatures.Forexample,midsizecarstypicallywithstandcrashesbetterthansmallones,andmanynewermodelsholdupbetterincrashesthanolderones.Newercarsalsoofferimprovedsafety features suchasairbagsandantilockbrakes.

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Thenexteventcreatedforthesegreatgirlsisafabulous“GirlsNightOut”.Therewillbemorefunactivitiesinstoreforthedonorsoverthenext6months.MomandDaughterteamsareencouragedtojoininonthemerriment.……..allinthenameoffun,funfun!

Local businesses have cometogethertosupportandhelpimplementSandra’s idea. For more information,contactSandraBennettat512-372-3500.

Sunday, June 8 was the official “Ice cream kickoff” for the 1st annual “LocksofLove”campaign,thebrainchildofSandraBennett.

Locks of Love is a not-for-profit organization that provides free hairpiecestochildren18yearsandyoungerintheUSandCanadasufferingfromanytypeofmedicalhairloss.

The exceptionallywell attended eventwashostedbyRick andKristiNordin,atCupsandConesinSteinerRanch,ChandiWagner,an executive with the Girl Scouts ofAmerica and other businesssponsors.

The69girls,womenand“Moms”whorecentlysigneduptoshedtheir locks for this worthy cause were treated to fancy “nails” &“toes”administeredbylocalGirlScouts,icecreamcones,fungamesandmore.Eachparticipantwasprovidedabeautifulheadbandtoembellishandweartoallthecomingevents.“Jewels”,puffypaintsandglueweresuppliedatthecrafttable.

MostparticipantswerephotographedbyLizHumphrey.Thegirlswillbetreatedtoa“BacktoSchoolMeasurementParty”inOctober.OnDecember7,2008,thegirlswillbephotographedagainwiththeirsleeknewlook.

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Submitted by the Travis County Sheriff’s Department

Personal Safety ProgramsChild Safety Seat Fitting Stations ParentsinTravisCountyarewelcometovisitmonthlyChildSafetySeat Fitting Stations on the first Wednesday of every month. This is aFREEserviceprovidedinpartnershipwithTexansinMotion.Formoreinformation,contact:AndreaBuckley,(512)854.7786CarrieFortner,(512)854.6615

Consequences A very dynamic, personal and direct conversation with youthregardingthepositiveandnegativeaffectsofchoices;includespersonalperspectivestoprovideatruerealitycheckforadolescents.Formoreinformation,contact:DerrickTaylor,(512)854.4315

Project Lifesaver ProjectLifesaverisaninternationallyrecognizedprogramdesignedbylawenforcementforlawenforcementthatassistsinbringinghomelostindividuals.Throughtheuseofradiofrequencytechnology,theclientwearsawristbandthatassistslawenforcementwhenconductingasearchforamissingperson.Formoreinformation,contact:AndreaBuckley,(512)854.4384

RoadShare Cycling Safety This program educates adult cyclists and motorists on theimportance to share the road to reduce cycling/traffic accidents; emphasis is placed on traffic laws and common courtesy. For more information, contact:Andrea Buckley, (512) 854.7786CarrieFortner,(512)854.6615

Seniors & Law Enforcement together (SALt) Establishes an effective partnership between seniors and lawenforcementservices;working toward the reductionofcrimeandvictimization of older persons and provide assistance to eldervictims.Formoreinformation,contact:JamesKitchens,(512)854.8413

Shattered Dreams ShatteredDreamsisaneducationalexperiencethatremindsteensofall thedangersassociatedwithdrinkinganddriving.Teensareremindedthattoomanyliveshavealreadybeenlostandcountlessothers severely impaired because of the tragic consequences ofunderagedrinkinganddrinkingwhencombinedwithdriving.Formoreinformation,contact:DerrickTaylor,(512)854.4315

Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Travis County Sheriff’s Office is a chapter of the national SAVE organizationcreated bystudents for students.SAVE’smission istodecreasethepotentialforviolenceinschoolsandcommunitiesbypromotingmeaningfulstudentinvolvementineffortstoprovidesaferenvironmentsforlearning,andisimplementedinTravisCountyelementaryandmiddleschools.Formoreinformation,contact:AndreaBuckley,(512)854.7786CarrieFortner,(512)854.6615

Stranger Danger/Child iD Children are taught what to do when approached by strangers,including role-playing and what-if situations to ensure theyunderstandhowtheycanbetrickedbystrangers.ChildIDEventsare also provided to obtain fingerprints of your child for you to keep intheeventyourchildgoesmissing.Formoreinformation,contact:VinceGalloway,(512)854.4989JamesKitchens,(512)854.8413DerrickTaylor,(512)854.4315

teen Dating Violence Awareness Schoolpresentationstohelpadolescentsformhealthyrelationshipstopreventdatingabusebeforeitstarts.ThemarketingofthisprogramisemphasizedthroughanannualPSAcontestforareahighschoolstudents,alongwiththeAustinFilmFestival.Formoreinformation,contact:AndreaBuckley,(512)854.7786CarrieFortner,(512)854.6615KellyPage,(512)854.4392Educational ProgramsCitizens’ Academy/Alumni Providescitizenswithaworkingknowledgeofthecriminaljusticesystem as it works in our county; to increase awareness, dispelsuspicions and misconceptions, and increase Sheriff’s Office and communityrapport.Formoreinformation,contact:VinceGalloway,(512)854.4989

Citizens on Patrol Services (CoPS) DedicatedvolunteersorganizedtoserveaseyesandearsoftheSheriff’s Office; each volunteer has completed the Citizens’ Academy andtheAlumniClass.Formoreinformation,contact:VinceGalloway,(512)854.4989

Explorers Post No. 1099 Weeklyclassesforyouthbetween14and20providinghands-onpracticaltrainingtodevelopagreaterunderstandingaboutcriminaljustice and the role played by the Sheriff‘s Office. Formoreinformation,contact:DerrickTaylor,(512)854.4315

Volunteers in Police Service (ViPs) Organizescitizensinterestedinvolunteeringtheirskillsinallareasof the Sheriff’s Office -- everyday safe aspects of a law enforcement agency,toprovideunderstandingandenrichment.Formoreinformation,contact:CarrieFortner,(512)854.6615

Community EventsExtravaganza An annual event that fosters community spirit in a familyatmospheretobringcitizenstogetherwithbusinesses,socialservicesandlawenforcement.Formoreinformation,contact:DerrickTaylor,(512)854.4315

Kids’ Fishing Derby An annual event for kids 7 to 14 to explore the joys of fishing at abeautifulTravisCountypark,includingcomplimentarylunchandprizes.Formoreinformation,contact:KellyPage,(512)854.4392


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