Pemberton Heights - May 2014 by Peel, Inc.

The Pemberton Journal

The Pemberton Journal O fficial Publication

Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Association

May 2014, Vol V, I ssue V

PLANTING BEAUTY IN PEMBERTON HEIGHTS Years of Effort to Revamp Triangles Gets Boost From City

When Sabrina Brown moved to Pemberton Heights in 2008, she committed herself to the goal, set two years earlier by thenPHNA president Brian Chester, of making every “Triangle” in the neighborhood a miniature park that would enrich a community already graced by natural beauty and elegant landscaping. She could not have imagined the tenacity it would take to move the project forward over the years. After nearly a decade, the City of Austin’s decision to replace water lines in the area has given Brown’s efforts a serendipitous shot in the arm. Three Triangles will reap the benefits The development of even small plots of the new water lines: of city-owned land requires not only 1. Corner of Leigh and Jarratt municipal permits that can take years The water line is complete, though to secure, but substantial funding for Brown is still waiting for final approval irrigation and landscaping. Water meters from the city for the right to access alone run $5,000 apiece, but the truly city water. One meter will need to be prohibitive expense comes from the purchased. construction of water lines, which can 2. Corner of Gaston and Wooldridge add up to hundreds of thousands of A water line is currently under dollars. In what Brown calls “a lucky construction and is scheduled to be in coincidence,” the City of Austin happened by June. One meter is needed. to be planning major road work on a 3. Pemberton Place number of streets in Pemberton Heights. This Triangle already contains two Brown was told that, in places where the meters and a sprinkler system, but road was being torn up anyway, new water both are old and may need repair or lines could be added simultaneously--at replacement, a process that should be the city’s expense. wrapped up by August. Due to water Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

restrictions and excessive summer temperatures, planting will not start until the Fall. Only grass will be planted, in accordance with the wishes of neighboring residents whose children use the Triangle to run around freely. Since no construction is planned for the streets at the intersection of Wooldridge and Westover, the Triangle at that corner will not have a water line. Some families have voiced interest in the construction of a play scape for the Triangle at the corner of Jefferson and Hartford. It is considered to be a separate project from the other Triangles, however, since a children’s playground would be subject to permits and restrictions beyond those needed for landscaping alone. It was Sabrina Brown’s persistence in negotiating the governmental bureaucracy that finally convinced the City to turn the water on for Gail’s Triangle on Harris and Wooldridge. She knows that more perseverance will be needed if yet more Triangles are to get “makeovers.” While financial resources remain from the fundraising efforts of years past, a new drive will take place this Fall to address the costs of sprinkler systems, labor, and maintenance. Perhaps by Spring of next year, three more little parks will be blooming in Pemberton Heights. The Pemberton Journal - May 2014

The Pemberton Journal PHNA CONTACT LIST Security, Traffic, MoPAC, Zoning and Permits, Governmental Liason, Neighborhood Social Events, Triangle Fundraising and Improvements

President Carla Hatler.......................president@pembertonheights.org Vice President Frank Hartmann..........vicepresident@pembertonheights.org Secretary Ally Kirk............................ secretary@pembertonheights.org Treasurer Jane Hayman......................treasurer@pembertonheights.org Treasurer Elect Kimberly Comstock...............atlarge@pembertonheights.org COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Pemberton Heights Personalities Make a Splash Terrill Fischer of 2515 Harris Blvd., a long-time actor in improvisational theater and husband of Loretta Fischer, will be appearing in "The Last Freak Show - A Melodrama with Two Heads" this May at The Institution Theater. The play tells the story of a retirement home for old circus freaks that is about to be closed down until someone cries, "Hey, Freaks! Let's put on a show!" The rest is theater.

"The Last Freak Show - A Melodrama with Two Heads" will run at The Institution Theater on Saturday nights at 8 pm in May.www.institutiontheater.com

Traffic & Safety (includes Security) Craig Duewall........................ cduewall@shannongracey.com Triangles Frank Hartmann........ vicepresident@pembertonheights.com Social Kimberly Comstock.....treasurerelect@pembertonheights.org Webmaster Eric Venditti .........................atlarge@pembertonheights.org Bylaws Beverly Sutton....................................... bjsm57@gmail.com Policies & Procedures Jane Hayman.................... treasurer@pembertoneheights.org Government Affairs Betty Trent................................... betty@austinarchplus.com

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Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Association Treasurers Report March 31, 2014 submitted by Jane Hayman PHNA Treasurer March Revenue............................................$1390.00

Membership Dues.................................................$90.00 Security Donations...........................................$1,300.00 March Expenses.............................................$3209.60 Security Patrol.....................................................$2275.00 Bookkeeping.........................................................$200.00 Paypal Fees.............................................................$61.47 Stark after Dark ..................................................$640.53 Water for Gails Triangle.........................................$32.60 Balances at 3/31/14

Operating Fund..............................................$10,759.36 Security Fund.................................................$13,556.87 Triangles Fund................................................$21,537.92* *Triangle funds include Keep Austin Beautiful $14,943.00 Gailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Triangle $ 4,239.92 Other Triangles $ 2,355.00 Copyright ÂŠ 2014 Peel, Inc.

The Pemberton Journal PEMBERTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH UPDATE

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH? 1. It gives you a sense of community. 2. You start to develop a natural support system made up of the people who live within a few blocks of you in every direction. 3. It creates a safety net of concerned neighbors who look out for each other 4. People who have lots of social interaction live longer. 5. No man is an island. 6. Nice folks know you and will look after your home when you’re stone should be alone. away. And you will look out for them and their home. 7. As you meander slowly through the streets in your car for only 15 minutes every week, you get to know the homes, the people, the character of each street. You feel like you belong. 8. You are obliged to wave at people you’ve never met. It makes both of you feel good, so why not? 9. Only a stone should be alone.Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Watch is a free, effective crime-prevention program designed to prevent property crime without weapons or confrontations. Volunteer 30 minutes per week to drive the neighborhood during peak burglary hours. We look out for each other! Contact Tina Weinberger at tina@tinaweinberger. com. Above suggestions obtained 04/15/14 from http://www. fumo.com/State_Services/crime_prevention/homes_and_ apartments.htm

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PEMBERTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ____Yes,I want to become a member of the PHNA. My check for $30 is enclosed. ____Yes, I want to become a member and I’m paying $30 via PAYPAL. (see link on Pembertonheights.org website.) Please make check payable to PHNA and mail, with this form, PO BOX 50388, Austin, Texas 78763-0388. If paying by PAYPAL, please send your street ADDRESS and the other information requested in this form to TREASURER@ PEMBERTONHEIGHTS.ORG.

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The Pemberton Journal 50 Years Ago in Pemberton Heights (part one)

The Hilltown News June 19, 1963

Editor: Barbara Ann McIntyre, 1410 Gaston Ave. Gr 2-5932

! ! ! DOG SHOW TODAY ! ! ! The Pemberton Heights Dog Show starts today at 1:00 at 1410 Gaston. Blue ribbons will be given to the BEST TRICKS, the HOMLIEST, FUNNIEST, SMALLEST, PRETTIEST, the ONE WITH THE LONGEST HAIR, and the BIGGEST. The judges are Mrs. McIntyre and Mrs. Womack. Falvored dog biscuits will be given also. Dogs should be on leashes. Nickel entry fee. Refreshments will be served.

PAST WEATHER: Very wet; a good soaker. TRAVELERS – MORE AND MORE

Mrs. John Rudd, Sr., came from Dallas to visit the Rudds. Mrs. Rudd, Jr., is going to a musical in Dallas. Lucy Price is visiting her cousins, the Prices. The Ritters went to Houston to visit their grandmother. Mr. & Mrs. Reynolds are going to Mexico. Hank Hanna went to New York to see his parents off to Europe. Mrs. Morgan has a fourteen year old girl cousin from Rockport visiting. Mrs. Edward’s daughter, Mary, is visiting her. The Hoppe’s granddaughter, Rebecca, who is ten, is visiting. She is from Cuero. The people of 1109 Gaston went to Hawaii. The Terrys are going to Gallup, New Mexico, and also, they are going to Fort Worth. The Millers are going to visit Katherine at Camp Waldemar.

PRICE NEWS: The Prices ordered some peupels honey from

Florida. One of the jars opened on the way to their house and spilled all over the mailman’s truck.

NUTTY NEWS: Melissa Leech found a petrified nut. PEOPLE IN A PICKLE: Janet Bauchman is making some pickles out of squash.

HOUSE NEWS: The Max Brooks are building a house below the

Doughertys on the lower edge of the hill near the Hike n’ Bike. . .The Shoops are redecorating their house, and Mrs. Shoop has gone without a kitchen for two days. Robert Shoop is working for Capitol Casket Co.

BIRTHDAY NEWS: Junior Shoop had a birthday on the 15th of June. He’s a cat! Barbara McIntyre will have a birthday, June 22.

STITCHES DONE AND UNDONE

Gretchen Neff had her stitches out of her leg a few days ago. Barbara McIntyre is stitching up a dress, and Barbara Simon who stitches a lot is helping her.

SAILING LESSONS: Mrs. Leech is taking sailing lessons from Chrys Williams.

SUMMER SCHOOLS: New Bible School members are Melissa Leech, Melissa Womack, Stacy Perlitz and Carla Stewart. . . .The McIntyre girls are going to the Natural Science Center, July 8-19.

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