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Westcreek Neighborhood

Volume 2, Issue 5

Westcreek NeighborhoodA S S O C I AT I O N

Westcreek NeighborhoodA S S O C I AT I O N

May, 2006 - Published Monthly for our Westcreek Neighbors Log on at westcreekna.org

It was a beautiful Saturday morning for the first Westcreek Crime Buster Party, held April 1 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. That factor may have lessened the attendance at our first ever Spring crime party, as it was relatively poor. However, those who showed up enjoyed themselves. Drinks and snacks were served to all. Officer Cindy Seago, the APD District Representative for Westcreek, pulled out all the stops to make this gathering a memorable one. Not only were our police men and women out in force, Officer Seago also arranged for the APD Mounted

Crime Buster Party Fun

“Crime”, continued on page 2

CloCkwise from top: the ApD mountedUnit shows off one of their beautiful horses to a Westcreek child; the fire truck extends its ladder into the air; the crew of the truck and some of the neighborhood children; part of the Austin policeDepartment crew.

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May 1 Recycling PickupMay 5 Cinco de Mayo; WNA newsletter copy deadlineMay 8 6 p.m., CAMPOMay 10 7-9 p.m., OHANMay 13 Neighborhood Clean SweepMay 14 Mother’s DayMay 15 Recycling PickupMay 16 7-8:30 pm WNA Executive Committee meetingMay 15-16 UT Final ExamsMay 24 7 p.m., ANC meetingMay 29 Memorial Day; Recycling Pickup

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Unit and the Austin Fire Department to be there. She also had VIN etching set up for attendees. Officer Seago reminded everyone that VIN etching is a huge auto theft deterrent. At the end of the party, a total of 16 vehicles were etched. There were also Child Identity Protection kits available for everyone at the event. The beautiful horses from the APD Mounted Unit were a big draw for the kids and adults alike. And the fire truck from Quint 27 and the crew of firefighters were amazing. The truck itself was huge, with a telescoping ladder that went stories and stories high. The firemen had plenty of good tips to prevent fires and accidents and wonderful stories as well. Adults and children were invited to sit inside the fire truck to see how it felt (if only for a moment) to be a fire fighter, as the crew demonstrated their communications and equipment to all. It was an enlightening event, and we hope to hold another Crime Buster Party next spring. One father who brought his childrenwas overheard saying, “What a great way to spend a Saturday morning. My kids and I are having a wonderful time!” We hope this sentiment will help you be inspired to attend our next event!

“Crime”, continued from page 1

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Our most recent Westcreek Quarterly meeting, held in early March, was very well attended. Residents got to meet our new Austin Police Department District Representative, Cindy Seago and also learned how to landscape with minimal watering. Bob Shrader, WNA President, briefed residents on the ongoing O a k H i l l NeighborhoodPlanning effort. Bob emphasized everyone of the importance to SW Aust in of this endeavor. He also reminded attendees of the neighborhood-w i d e G a r a g e Sale on Apri l 29th, the Annual Clean Sweep of the neighborhood on May 13th and

WNA CONTACTSWNA website ........................................... http:westcreekna.orgWrite to us at: WNA; P.O. Box 91373; Austin, TX 78719-1373PresidentBob Shrader [email protected], 892-1768Vice PresidentAlicia Ortiz [email protected], 892-4733TreasurerJan Boswell [email protected], 892-3786SecretaryJudy Jefferson .......................... [email protected], 892-1105Member-at-Large & OHAN RepresentativeBen Coughran [email protected], 892-5364Member-at-Large & Newsletter EditorKaren Gregory [email protected], 899-1292Member-at-LargeChristie Gaderson ............ [email protected], 461-1429Enhancement Committee Chair (Yard of the Month)Clara Oliver [email protected], 899-1938

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Events From Our Spring Quarterly Meeting

Bob presents a certificate of appreciation from Westcreek to former President Kim Sherman, who is moving from Westcreek

(Continued on pg. 6)



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The Westcreek Neighborhood Association YahooGroup is a great way to keep up with timely information related to things happening in our community. Emails sent to the list address are automatically routed to members on the group. Many paid members, however, are failing to take advantage of this service. If you are a paid member, you are eligible to participate in the YahooGroup. To subscribe, simply send an email to [email protected]. Be sure to use the email address you supplied when you filled out your membership form so that we can easily confirm your eligibility. Posting a message to the group is easy, too. Just send an email to [email protected]. You must use your subscribed email address to send emails. In the first three months of 2006, 76 messages, ranging from information about events, to lost dogs, to discovery of a body in a nearby wooded area, were discussed on the Westcreek YahooGroup. Members have the option of setting message delivery for individual emails or a daily summary of posted emails.

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a great benefit of membership Progress being made on retail and office area at southwest corner of Wm. Cannon and Brush Country While major attention has been on the shopping center anchored by Costco, just south of Westcreek, workers are moving toward completion of a smaller business center across the street. The Western Oaks at the southwest corner of William Cannon and Brush Country will be the home of 24-Hour Fitness. That facility is scheduled to open as quickly as construction can be completed. In addition, The Western Oaks will house a bank, a sit-down, family-style restaurant, a fast-food restaurant and an office building, according to a spokesman for The Weizman Group, leasing agent for the development. The 24-Hour Fitness lease is the only signed agreement, but negotiations are underway for the other locations on the property, the spokesman said.

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Summer Watering Schedule in Effect Now that the warmer months of the year have arrived, the City of Austin again is asking us to help conserve water by

observing their voluntary five-day-cycle watering schedule. Landscape watering is responsible for 50% of Austin’s summer water use, according to the City. From May through

September, the City asks that you water your yard only on your assigned day before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m. In the chart below, find the last digit of your street address and read across to the current month to find your watering days.

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0 or 9 1,6,11,16,21,26,31 5,10,15,20,25,30 5,10,15,20,25,30 4,9,14,19,24,29 3,8,13,18,23,28

1 or 8 2,7,12,17,22,27 1,6,11,16,21,26 1,6,11,16,21,26,31 5,10,15,20,25,30 4,9,14,19,24,29 2 or 7 3,8,13,18,23,28 2,7,12,17,22,27 2,7,12,17,22,27 1,6,11,16,21,26,31 5,10,15,20,25,30 3 or 6 4,9,14,19, 24, 29 3,8,13,18,23,28 3,8,13,18,23,28 2,7,12,17,22,27 1,6,11,16,21,26 4 or 5 5,10,15,20,25,30 4,9,14,19,24,29 4,9,14,19,24,29 3,8,13,18,23,28 2,7,12,17,22,27

The City says following this schedule will help reduce peak summer water demands and help maximize the use of system capacity to meet watering needs.

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Summer Watering Schedule in Effect Now that the warmer months of the year have arrived, the City of Austin again is asking us to help conserve water by observing their voluntary five-day-cycle watering schedule. Landscape watering is responsible for 50% of Austin’s summer water use, according to the City. From May

through September, the City asks that you water your yard only on your assigned day before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m. In the chart below, find the last digit of your street address and read across to the current month to find your watering days.

The City says following this schedule will help reduce peak summer water demands and help maximize the use of system capacity to meet watering needs. The City of Austin is again offering a deal on rain barrels to capture runoff water. The next pickup is scheduled for May 6th. Details at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/watercon/rbsales.htm.



the City Election where early voting begins May 1st. We also said goodbye to a very important and influential resident of Westcreek: Kim Sherman. She and her husband, Todd and their daughter, Kaitlyn, are moving from Westcreek. Kim was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the WNA for all her hard work as President and other volunteer services over the past five years. Westcreek residents were also updated on the status of the Asian Gypsy Moth in our area plus the construction at The Shops at Arbor Trails (Costco is scheduled to open June 1st). Joyce Cooper, master g a r d e n e r , g ave a n excellent presentation on how to landscape using a minimal amount of water and on rain-harvesting. Joyce gave us a list of

plants that can take the sun, part shade, or part shade. If anyone is interested in this list, the WNA will be happy to furnish the list to you. Our new Austin Police Department Representative, Officer Cindy Seago, presented a most informative update on crime in SW Austin. Cindy has been a Police Officer in our area for over 12 years and is very familiar with problems in our area. She discussed several areas of concern, including the Williamson Creek graffiti problem, which the Police Department is watching very closely. Cindy reminded us that localized crime information is available to the public by logging on to: www.ci.austin.tx.us/police/.

Ms. Cooper gave wonderful tips on landscaping with minimal watering needed

The Westcreek neighbors met with their new DR from APD, Officer, Cindy Seago, who wowed the crowd with humor and facts to prevent crime

Spring Quarterly Meeting - (Continued from pg. 3)

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JOIN THE WNA & SUPPORT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!Mail your check for $25 (make check payable to “WNA”) for the calendar year of 2006 and mail to:

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Yard of the Month for April The Rodriguez family at 5108 Summerset Trail won the first Yard of the Month honors for 2006 in Westcreek. Unfortunately, they weren’t available for a photograph until past the newsletter deadline. We’ll make sure to publish it in the next newsletter. In the meantime, take a drive past their beautiful yard and see for yourself why they were chosen!

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