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JUNE 2016 VOLUME 4 ISSUE 6

4th Of July Parade InvitationTarrytown 26th Annual

On behalf of Tarrytown 4th of July Committee we would like to extend an invitation to you and your organization/business

to participate in our annual 4th of July Parade.Parade Date: Monday, July 4th 2016

9 AM start timeParade Route: Good Shepherd Church to Reed Park

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in the Tarrytown 4th of July Parade. Our only “rule” is that ALL participants must be respectful to the 4th of July Theme. If your entry is considered by 4th of July Committee members to be disrespectful or inappropriate for this family oriented event we reserve the right to remove your entry.

General Instructions •Allfloatsmustbelinedupbynolaterthan830AMattheparade

staging area. •Atentativeparadeorderwillbesenttoyouafewdaysbeforethe

parade. •PLEASEenterstagingareafrombackend;EnterfromGilbert

StreettoGoodShepherdparkinglot.

•Allgasolinedrivenunitsshould… •Gas •Keysmustbeleftinvehicleifdriverneedstoleavestagingarea. • In the past floats or participants toss candy into the crowd,

PLEASEbe aware that children canbecomedistractedby thecandyandrunoutinfrontoffloats.Drivers–keepyoureyesoutforkids.

•Donot stop along theparade route to visitwith family andfriends.Thiscausesabackup/delay.

UNIT POSITIONSIt is imperative thatALLunits /floats stay in theirdesignated

paradeposition.Thereareedict,sound,andsafetyreasonsfortheline-up order.

Tarrytown 4th of July Committee will have members on hand to assistant all parade participants. Feel free to contact the Committee ifyouhaveanyspecialneeds,questions,orconcernspriortothedayofeventContactCharisseSayers(512)560-3494orSarahCain(632-9652.Email:Tarrytown4ofjulyparade@gmail.

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I am most frequently asked thequestion: “When is the best time toprunemy trees?". If only you all knewwhatacomplicatedquestionthatis!Herecomes my long-winded response which is almost never explained this thoroughly to acuriousclientandevenhere,itwillbeacliffnotesversion.

Wewill takea seasonal evaluationofpruning'sprosandcons.First,let'sstartwithSpring.Duringspring,theflowofsapandtreegrowthisatitshighest.Onthepositiveside–thetree’sresponsetothepruningwound/injuryisthequickestatformingwhat'scalledwound-wood;itspurposeistocompletelygrowovertheinjuryandminimizetheamountandextentofdieback,rot,etc.tothetree.Also,newgrowthisinvigoratedevenmorebypruning.Onthenegativeside–sapflowisincreasedandpathogens,insectpestsandthelikebecomeahigherthreat.

DuringSummer,theincreasedheatandlackofsoilmoisturelowersthe amount of sap and so pathogen as well as pest dangers are somewhat lessthanSpring,andthetimeforthetreetocureitspruningwoodisfasterthanintheSpring.Unfortunately,duetothegreaterlikelihoodofdrought,whichweakensthetree’simmunesystem,itoftencan’tresistevensomeminorthreats(suchashypoxoloncanker).NewgrowthalsoisspurredinotherareasofthetreeduringtheSummer–thoughnotasmuchasinSpring.Ifadequatemoistureisnotpresentitcanactuallybecomeastressoronthetree.Furthermore,theformationofwound-woodfromcallustissueisnotasgoodasSpringtime.

Fallis,forthemostpart,abalancebetweentheSpringandSummermonths–lesswoundwoodformationthanSummer,lesspathogens/peststhanSummer.

Winterhasoneoftheleastamountofpathogenorpestthreat,yetitis also the worst time for woundwood growth. The benefit of increasing treegrowthispracticallynon-existent.Also,duringseveretemperaturechangesandwinterstorms,thewoodcanactuallyexpandandcontractonlargercutsopeningupcracksthatgreatlyincreasetheextentoftheinjuryintotheparentbranchortreetrunk.

Myfinalpositiononthebestseasontopruneisthat"whenisnotthemostimportantquestion"!Themostimportantquestionis"WhoshouldIselecttodothepruning?".Withthatsaid,Springisthebesttimetoprune your trees from a woundwood standpoint and to increase the growth of your tree. It is the assumption and practice of pruning experts throughout the world who try to perform most pruning operations duringSpring.

ItistoomuchtocoverinthisarticlebutmyPruningDilemmaPartTwowillscrutinizeassumptionsleadingtothepremisetonotpruneoaktreesduringthebestpruningseasonoftheyear!TexasForestServiceaswellasothersoftenrecommend"nopruning".Again,thevitalquestionis "Who" not "When" from my professional view.

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TheAustinSpeedsters,aTarrytownbasedyouthtrack&fieldclub,camehomewithninemedals, anda trophy for "MostEnergeticTeam"fromtheSiliconLabsSunshineRun,a5K&10Krace,heldMay8,2016indowntownAustin.TheSpeedstersfacedarelativelylargeandcompetitivefieldofapproximately2,000runnersatthisyear'sSunshineRun,whichbenefitstheSunshineCamps.

Inthe10Krace,SydneyOsgood (12)finishedin41minutes37secondstowina3rdplacebronzemedalintheoverallfemaledivison.SophieRussell(10)wonasilvermedalandJosieBlackwell(9)wonabronzeinthe10Kfemale13andunderagegroup.AdamReisman(11)wonabronzemedalintheMale13andunderagegroup.

Inthe5Krace,SophieMunoz(12),SophieDale(11)andCoraDale(13),sweptthefemale13andunderagegroupawardswithgold,silverandbronzemedalsrespectively.QuinlanHuh(10)wonagoldmedalformale13andunderagegroup.

AvaWeatherford and StevenHorton also ranwonderful raceswithexcellenttimestoroundoutthefieldinthe5K.Aninjured,MariannaTijerinawalkedthe10KtoshowhersupportfortheteamandfortheSunshineCamps.

Finally,honorarySpeedster"Charlie"amini-goldendoodlecamein23rdinhissecondyearinthefastestdogcompetition.He'llbebackagainnextyear!

TheAustinSpeedstersthankSiliconLabsforhostingtherunandsupporttheSunshineCampsthattherunbenefits.

Austin Speedsters Summer Fun With Your Kids

Austin Zoo (austinzoo.org) 10807 Rawhide Trail, Austin 78736, 512 -288-1490

Non-profit zoowith over 350 rescued animals - lions, tigers,monkeys,andreptiles.Includesapettingzoowithgoats,deer,sheep,andllamas.A20-minutetrainrideallowsyoutoseeemus,alpacas,and longhorns.

Austin Steam Train Association (www.austinsteamtrain.org) 401 East Whitestone Blvd, Austin

78613 512-477-8468Ridearealvintagepassengertrain.Triptakesabout3hours.Themedridesofferedthroughouttheyear.

Blazer Tag Adventure Center (www.blazertag.com) 1701 W. Ben White Blvd, Austin, 512-462-0202

Suitableforkids7andup.LargestlazertagarenainTexas.Threestory,10,000squarefoot,withramps&ropes,indoorropecourse,videogamearcade,concessionstand.

Chapparral Ice Center (www.chaparralice.com) 2525 Anderson Lane, Austin, 78757 512-451-5012

Indoor ice-skating rink. Skate rental available. Free one-time30-minuteintroductoryclassforbeginnersage6&uponSaturdaysat noon.

Dinosaur Park (www.thedinopark.com) 893 Union Chapel Road, Cedar Creek,

TX 78612 512-321-6262Realistic life-size dinosaurs in a park setting. Thewalk throughtheparktakesabout45minutes.Bringapicnic,asthereisnotaconcession stand.

Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms (www.pioneerfarms.org) 11418 Sprinkle Cut Off Road, Austin 78754 512-837-1215

Livinghistorymuseumthatshowswhatfarmlifewas like inthe1800s.

Jump USA Trampoline Park (www.jumpusapark.com) 10601 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin 78753 512-838-6200

40,000 square feet indoor sports and recreation center. Largetrampoline, dodge ball court, indoor poolwithfloatinghamsterballs,bouncehouses,andgamearcade.

Kiddie Acres (www.kiddieacres.com) 4800 Howard Lane, Austin 78728 512-255-4131

Oldfashionedamusementparkon5acres.Includescarouselrides,Ferriswheel, pony rides,miniature train, 18-holeminiature golfcourse.Gearedtotoddlersandyoungchildren.

Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex (www.myec.net) 1156 Hargrave St. Austin 78702 512-472-6932

OwnedbyCityofAustin,154-seatmovietheater,16laneglow-in-the-darkbowlingalley,videoarcadearea,foodcourt,12,500footrollerskatingrink.


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Here is an update on the Tarrytown real estate market through the first third of the year.

June 2016by Trey McWhorter

• Transactions continue to be lower than past years, with the number of recorded MLS transactions through May 15th the lowest since 2010

• Median list and sold prices are down year on year roughly 20% and 15% respectively, and I think this is still due in part to the slightly smaller home sizes being sold (down about 8% vs. 2015)

• Median sold $ / sq ft is hanging on to a small gain, up a little over 1.5% vs. 2015

Single Family Homes Year to Date -‐ Tarrytown 2016 2015 2014SOLD Single Family Homes Sold 37 45 43

Avg List Price 1,184,684.86$ 1,173,296$ 869,637$ Median List Price 925,000.00$ 1,150,000$ 685,000$

Average Net Sold Price 1,149,955.41$ 1,115,795$ 847,668$ Median Net Sold Price 900,000.00$ 1,056,000$ 672,640$

Average List Price / Sq Ft 437.65$ 397.17$ 375.41$ Median List Price / Sq Ft 396.37$ 403.02$ 361.42$

Average Net Sold Price / Sq Ft 424.60$ 379.17$ 369.53$ Median Net Sold Price / Sq Ft 396.37$ 390.27$ 361.61$

Average Days on Market 61 57 45Median Days on Market 51 27 6

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Active Listings vs. TransactionsThe number of active listings has steadily increased this year, up over 36% from January. That follows the typical trend for the first half of the year as we approach the seasonally busy spring and summer months. However, the number of transactions has not increased much. The number of monthly transactions so far this year has been flat at 8-9 per month.

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Mt. Playmore (mtplaymore.com) 13609 North IH 35, Austin, 78753, 512-989-8886

3000footplayscape,arcade,restaurantwithhealthyfoodchoices.Large toddler only areawith age appropriate toys, activities, andplay elements.

Playland Skating Center (playlandskatecenter.net) 8822 McCann Dr., Austin, 78757 512-452-1901

LargestrollerskatingrinkinAustin.Woodenskatingrinkwithlightshow,fogmachine,discoball,andsoundsystem.Admissionincludesskaterental.Includesindoorplayground.

Thinkery Austin Children’s Museum (thinkeryaustin.org) 1830 Simond Ave., Austin, 78723 512-469-6200

Museum that helps kids learnwithhands-on exhibits.Activitiestointerestkidsfrominfantsto11yearsold.Specialplayareasforinfants and toddlers.

Texas Memorial Museum (tmm.utexas.edu) 2400 Trinity St., Austin, 78705 512-471-1604

Natural historymuseum located close to LBJ Library. Includesdinosaursandfossils,Texaswildlife,andgemsandminerals.Ithasagiftshopwithlotsoffunandinterestinggiftsforkids.

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AbeautifulTexassunsetonthegroundsofCampMabrywastheperfectbackdrop for theElizabethAnnSetonBoard’shostingofEASBLIVE!TWENTYFIVE!Thisyear'sgalabenefitedbuildingand equipment needs for neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)andmother/baby services at SetonMedicalCenterAustin.Over$1millionwasraisedwiththesupportofamazingsponsors,tablebuyers and auction bidders at the event.

2016BoardChairTaylorHarperalongwithEventChairsElisabethAndersonandLesliePittswerejoinedbyover1,000guestswhocametosupportSetonandtheNICU.AsguestsenjoyeddinnercateredbyDonStrange,BoardChairTaylorHarper sharedherpersonalstoryabouttheNICU.

"ThisyearwastrulyspecialraisingmoneyforSeton'sNICUasmytwinboysspent21daysintheNICUafterarriving2monthsearly.Wewillneverforgetthedoctors,nursesandstaffthatcaredsodeeply for our family."

EASB LIVE! TWENTY FIVE! A SUCCESSFUL NIGHT BENEFITTING SETON’S NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU)

The incredible live auction brought out the philanthropic spirit oftheevening.HighlightsincludedaweekgetawayataprivatevillainSanMiguelandtriptothe2017MastersGolfTournament.ThefiestacontinuedastheBellamyBrotherstookthestagefollowedbyafterpartyentertainmentbyRadioStar!Guestswereserenadedbyasurprise20minutefireworkextravaganzatocommemorate25yearsof this event.

“Wearesothankfulforthetremendoussupportofourdonors!”addedLesliePitts,EventCoChair.“Thiseventisallaboutservingthe children of Austin. Our donors and guests not only made it a fun night,butalsowentaboveandbeyondforSeton’sNICU.”

TheElizabethAnnSetonBoardisdedicatedtoimprovingthelivesofCentralTexascommunitiesbysupportingtheworkandvisionoftheDaughtersofCharityhealthcareministriesthroughfundraising,educationandcommunityadvocacywithTheSetonFund.


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BrownherselfjoinedUSAFitAustinin 2005.Now,asacoach,she hopes to bring the same motivation and encouragement that her coaches and fellow members gave her to help runners around the Austin area reach their own personal goals.

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Local Running Group Seeks to Break Top Myths about Marathon Running

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