pemberton heights - january 2014

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The Pemberton Journal

Congratulations to the New PHNA Board!

On Nov 23, the election vote results were counted for the new Board and all six the candidates were elected to the new 2014 Board. Congratulations to Ally, Beverly, Eric, Frank, Jane, and Kimberly. We look forward to working with you in the upcoming year.

In addition, at the Board Meeting held on December 11, the following officers and committee chairs were named for 2014:

It is with regret we will lose last year’s Board members: Craig Duewall, Corey Breed, and Sasha Edwards. After serving the neighborhood with time intensive distinction for the past year, they will be stepping down to spend more time with friends and family. We are pleased that Craig Duewall, last year’s president, will continue to work with the Board next year as Security chair.

President: Carla HatlerVice President: Frank Hartmann

Treasurer: Jane HaymanTreasurer Elect: Kimberly Comstock

Secretary: Ally Kirk

Committee chairs:Traffic & Safety (includes Security): Craig Duewall

Triangles: Frank HartmannSocial: Kimberly ComstockWebmaster: Carla Hatler Bylaws: Beverly Sutton

Policies & Procedures: Jane HaymanGovernment Affairs: Betty Trent

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UPDATE on the PEASE PARK MASTERPLANOn November 21, at the

Senior Center, the WRT Landscape Arch i tec ture team held an open house to discuss Pease Park and the Shoal Creek Greenbelt. The team has been hired by the Pease Park Conservancy and is working in coordination with PARD. The team made an preliminary presentation, detailing their investigation and analysis to date of the history, nature and character

of the park. No decisions have been made and the meeting was designed

to begin a dialogue with stakeholders about opportunities and constraints for any improvements. The master plan is intended to provide a blueprint for improvements, including amenities, water quality protection, erosion correction, tree protection and invasive plant control. The plan is also intended to provide a long term strategy for the park, including funding any improvements and providing for coordination with PARD, the Pease Park Conservancy and the Shoal Creek Conservancy.

Pease Park has been identified as a District Park in Austin’s long range plan. It is also an integral part of the Austin Downtown

Plan and the Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan. The park abuts Lamar Blvd, the most western of the proposed Great Streets. Under the Shoal Creek Greenway Action Plan developed in 1998, the Shoal Creek Greenway has been divided into three character zones: Urban, Parkland and Suburban.

Most of the area between 15th to 29th has been defined as Parkland. The team has also identified and named several areas along the creek which have distinct activity and nature characters: Kingsbury Commons ( playground area), Custer’s Meadow ( this is the meadow south of 24th St by Parkway where general Custer

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set up camp), Gaston Green ( Dog Park) and The Bluffs ( 29th St nature trail). The ball fields are either in “Big Field” – softball – or Polecat Hollow - volleyball,

THE RESULTS OF A SURVEY TAKEN OF

ATTENDEES AT THE MEETING SHOW:

24% think of this area as a green belt, another 60% think of it as a park and just 16% think of it as a transportation or wildlife corridor.

51 % enter the park at the south end near Kingsbury St, 25% in the middle between 15th and Windsor, and the remaining 24% between Gaston and 29th.

Over 55% of the attendees said they lived within 1 mile of the park. 47% walk to the park, 38% take a car, 15% biked, but no one attending the meeting had taken the bus.

13% said they used the park daily, while 26% said they use the park a few times a week.

Most attendees said they use the park in the morning or afternoon, only 11% said they use the park in the evening or at night.

78% use the park primarily to walk and enjoy nature, while 17% jogged, 28% biked, and 30% used the dog park. Less than 20% used the park for active amenities like the splashpad, playground, picnicking or volleyball. Although there is a basketball court and a ball field, no one at the meeting indicated they used either. Over 30% said they had attended an Eeyore’s birthday party.

89% think the access to the park should be improved and made safer.

96% would like better access directly to the creek.32% think the trails should be improved, 30% would like

some food/beverage opportunities, 43% would like restroom improvements, while 18% thought the park needed no further amenities.

Based on stakeholder input received, the team is scheduled to present options for development alternatives next spring with a draft plan by late next summer.

For more information or to provide your comments, please visit: http://austintexas.gov/department/pease-district-park-master-plan

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NEWSLETTER INFONEWSLETTER EDITORBetty Trent .............. [email protected] ........................................................................ 478-0920PUBLISHER Peel, Inc. .....................www.PEELinc.com, 512-263-9181 Advertising............................... [email protected]

PHNA CONTACT LISTSecurity, Traffic, MoPAC, Zoning and Permits, Governmental Liason, Neighborhood Social Events, Triangle Fundraising and Improvements

PresidentCarla Hatler [email protected]

Vice PresidentFrank Hartmann [email protected]

SecretaryAlly Kirk ........................... [email protected]

TreasurerJane Hayman [email protected]

Treasurer ElectSasha Edwards [email protected]

Traffic & Safety (includes Security)Craig Duewall ......................................................................

TrianglesFrank Hartmann ..................................................................

SocialKimberly Comstock .............................................................

WebmasterCarla Hatler ........................................................................

BylawsBeverly Sutton .....................................................................

Policies & ProceduresJane Hayman .......................................................................

Government AffairsBetty Trent ...........................................................................

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AMENITIES SURVEY

WHAT TYPE OF AMENITIES ARE MISSING THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN THE PROJECT

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1. Additional Playgrounds / Splashpads................................%72. Additional Court Games................................................%183. Café or other Food/Beverage Opportunities..................%304. Restrooms......................................................................%435. Trailheads.......................................................................%146. Interpretive Signage........................................................%207. Nothing..........................................................................%188. Lighting..........................................................................%279. Additional Picnic Tables / Benches..................................%1110. Additional Multi‐Use / Hiking Trails............................%32



FINANCIAL REPORTPemberton HeightsNeighborhood Association

INCOME AND EXPENSEJanuary - November 2013

Interest Income ................................................................0.19Membership Dues ...................................................$5,740.00Picnic Revenue ........................................................$2,711.00Security Donations .....................................................$12,780Triangle Donations .....................................................$150.00Gail's Triangle Donations ........................................$3,225.00Uncategorized Revenue ..............................................$255.00

Total Income ..................................................... $31,566.19

Accounting .................................................................$175.00Bank and PayPal Service Fees .....................................$687.51Carriage Ride Expense Deposit ..................................$600.00Communications Expense ..........................................$231.84Contract Labor - Patrol .........................................$28,959.67Donation to Shoal Creek Conserv ...........................$2,500.00Dues for Austin Neigh. Council ...................................$35.004th of July Reading of Declaration .............................$152.52Neighborhood Garage Sale .........................................$569.23Neighborhood Picnic Express ..................................$6,054.10Neighborhood Survey ..................................................$24.00Postage and Delivery ....................................................$84.20Office Supplies .............................................................$39.65Water Bill for Gail's Triangle ...................................$1,048,84Improvements for Gail's Triangle .............................$2,583.37

Total Expense .................................................... $43,744.93



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BALANCE OF EACH PROGRAM as of 11/30/13Updated 12/07/13

Operating Account ................................................$19,206.14Paypal Account ........................................................$3,425.09Security Program .....................................................$8,421.82Gail's Triangle .........................................................$3,768.42KAB Triangle Fund ...............................................$14,943.00Triangle Donations .....................................................$350.00

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A Focus on Influenza: What You Should Know About the FluBy Concentra Urgent Care

build up to provide protection against the influenza virus.Symptoms of the flu• Fever (usually high) • Headache• Fatigue (can be extreme)• Cough• Sore throat• Runny or stuffy nose• Body aches• Diarrhea and vomiting (more common among children

than adults)Having these symptoms does not always mean that you have

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Diagnosing the fluIt is very difficult to distinguish the flu from other infections

on the basis of symptoms alone. A doctor’s exam may be needed to tell whether you have developed the flu or a complication of the flu. There are tests that can determine if you have the flu as long as you are tested within the first two or three days of illness.

If you develop flu-like symptoms and are concerned about your illness, especially if you are at high risk for complications of the flu, you should consult your health care provider. Those at high risk for complications include people 65 years or older, people with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, and young children.

Good health habits for flu preventionThe single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated

each year, but good health habits like covering your mouth when you cough and washing your hands often can help prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent the flu.• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.• Stay home when you are sick.• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.• Clean your hands.• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth due to the spread

of germs.• Practice other good health habits:• Get plenty of sleep• Be physically active• Manage your stress• Drink plenty of fluids• Eat nutritious food


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A Focus on ResolutionsResolve to be a better you

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The New Year is a great time to make healthy lifestyle changes. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, the most common resolutions focus on losing weight, getting fit, quitting smoking, and reducing stress. These are important themes that can reduce your risk of disease. Here are ways you can achieve your goals this year.

LOSING WEIGHTA weight loss of five to seven percent of your body weight can improve

your health and quality of life. It can also help prevent weight-related health problems, like diabetes.

Changing your eating habits and increasing your physical activity are keys to successful weight loss and help to maintain optimal weight for the rest of your life. Create a plan for healthy eating and increased physical activity, while taking in fewer calories than you use. Your healthy eating plan should include:•Takingintoaccountfoodsyoulikeanddislike•Afocusonfreshfruits,vegetables,andwholegrains•Consumingfat-freeorlow-fatdairyproductssuchasyogurt,cheese,

and milk•Proteinsourcessuchasleanmeats,poultry,fish,beans,eggs,andnuts•Avoidingsaturatedandtransfatssuchasanimalfat,butter,and

hydrogenated oils•Stayingawayfromfoodshighinsodiumandaddedsugars

For more information on weight management and improving nutritional practices, visit the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/for_life.htm.

GETTING FIT Regular physical activity for at least 30 minutes each day, or broken

up into several shorter periods of 20, 15, or 10 minutes, can help you lose weight, keep it off, and stay fit. It can also improve your energy and mood and lower your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Try some of these physical activities:•Walking(15-minutemilesor4milesperhour)•Biking•Tennis•Aerobicexerciseclasses(stepaerobics,kickboxing,dancing)•Yardwork or house cleaning (gardening, raking,mopping,

vacuuming)

Taking the first step can be the hardest part. Start slowly, at a level that is comfortable for you and add activity as you go along. Sometimes, it helps to have a friend or activity buddy when you start out. It is recommended that adults get at least two and a half hours of moderate physical activity each week. Strengthening activities, such as pushups, sit-ups, or lifting weights, at least two days per week are also encouraged. For more information on getting fit, visit the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports at http://fitness.gov/. Happy New Year from Concentra Urgent Care!



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