Pemberton Heights - December 2014

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Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Association

Your Neighbors Working for Pemberton Heights!

What exactly does the PHNA Board do?

• Social Events - Picnic, Stark After Dark • Triangles - Development of playscape, Hartford Park • Security Programs - Sentry Patrols, Neighborhood Watch • Community events - Neighborhood-wide garage sale • Topics of interest - Traffic calming, zoning issues, Shoal Creek Conservancy Recent elections added three new members to the PNHA board: Betty Trent Grew up in North Carolina Lived in PH since 2006 2822 Wooldridge Don Simkins Grew up in Southern California Newcomer to PH in 2014!

1406 Wooldridge

Returning Board Members: Kimberly Comstock Frank Hartman Jane Hayman Ally Kirk Dr. Beverly Sutton Eric Venditti Retiring members: Craig Duewall Carla Hatler

Tina Weinberger Grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma Lived in PH since 1998 1105 Claire Ave.

Kudos to Outgoing PHNA President Carla Hatler

December 2014, Vol V, I ssue XII

Guard Valuables During the Holiday Season

Be aware of: • Packages delivered to your home and left on your porch when there is no one to receive them • Arrange with neighbor to retrieve any items left on your porch • Leave note for postman/FedEx to leave packages with particular neighbor.

• Gifts left in car overnight • Take gifts inside or stash them in the trunk: both front and back car seats should always be emptied of valuables before you turn in for the night.

• Brightly-lit Christmas trees with gifts underneath that are visible through the window • Draw curtains or blinds. Try not to advertise that your house is teaming with expensive gifts near the front door. Use motion sensors all around the house, particularly in areas covered by plants and bushes.

Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Watch is a weapon-free program that reduces property crime by education, nonconfrontational neighborhood patrols, and neighbors helping neighbors. Join Neighborhood Watch and help promote a safe and secure environment through common sense and community. For more info, contact Tina Weinberger, Coordinator, (512)680-9697.

It has been PHNA's tremendous good fortune to have had Carla Hatler as its president. Her committed leadership, organizational expertise, and longstanding business experience moved the nascent neighborhood association forward from a weak coalition of neighbors with varying agendas to a cohesive group that could effectively plan events and address issues affecting the community. Future boards will all benefit from her willingness to give her time and manifold strengths with the residents of Pemberton Heights.

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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.....treasurerelect@pembertonheights.org COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Traffic & Safety & Security Craig Duewall........................ cduewall@shannongracey.com

How Does Your Garden Grow in Winter?

Tips for Gardening in the Winter Months

By Loretta Fischer Plants such as roses, trees, and evergreen shrubs go dormant during the chilly months of November through February, which makes winter the best time for relocation. Take advantage of the cold season to trim trees, make changes, and clean up the garden.

After New Year's is also the time to plan for the coming spring so that when warmer weather arrives, you will be set to move forward with spring planting.

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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The Pemberton Journal GERMAN COCKROACHES German cockroaches are most commonly found within homes and commercial food establishments, usually in the kitchen. The adults are about ½ inch long, tan and have two dark stripes above the head. The females will carry the egg case protruding from the abdomen until the day before hatching. The nymphs, or baby cockroaches, look similar to the adults, but are smaller and without fully developed wings.

German cockroaches may enter buildings through infested boxes, grocery bags, furniture and dried pet food. They may also enter around loose-fitting doors and windows as wells as through sewer lines, attics, and where pipes penetrate the structure. Cockroaches are associated with filth, but even well-maintained structures can become infested.

German cockroaches are active at night, and are usually only visible during the day if they are disturbed or there is a severe infestation. They like to rest in tight, dark spaces such as under or inside cupboards, behind loose baseboards or in bathrooms. They are omnivores, feeding plant and animal products such as meats, starchy foods, baked goods, leather, book bindings and wallpaper paste.

Inspection is important to any cockroach control program.

Identify the type of cockroach and their location. Eliminate indoor hiding places such as paper or cardboard. Sticky traps can help to reduce cockroach populations without the use of chemical. Place traps against walls near cockroach feeding and hiding areas.

Some type of chemical control will be needed to eliminate cockroach infestations. Baits are a combination of toxicants and food attractant. Baits should be placed in areas where cockroaches are known to feed. Residual sprays are available in ready-to-use containers or concentrates that are mixed with water. Sprays are fast and easy to apply. Dust treatments should be used in cracks and crevices, wall voids, under refrigerators or around pipes. Dusts should be applied in a light, even coat that is barely visible. Do not apply dust or residual sprays to areas that have bait.

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Dear Friends and Family, As many of you know, I am a senior at Austin High School in The Academy for Global Studies Program. The program is advanced placement studies with a focus on global education. As a senior in this program I am required to complete a semester long project in a class called Capstone. The purpose behind the class is to take on an initiative that gives back to the community. Last year I decided that my project was going to be raising funds to install automatic door operators at five entrances in our school. For three years I have begged for operators to be installed so that I can independently enter and exit the building. Thus far I have been dependent on the availability and kindness of others to help me in and out. The “out” isn’t so hard because I can put my chairs’ joystick to the metal and ram the door open with my feet (thankfully no broken toes, but only broken footplates). The “in” is impossible. There is no way I can do it and honestly, it’s very disheartening.

Anticipating the Capstone class, I started my due diligence and research for this project in August before school commenced. There have been many steps along the way and a lot of challenges, but I have waded through them. My first task was to get permission from my Principal to take on the project. She agreed without hesitation. Next, I contacted an automated door company via a rather persuasive email requesting their assistance. I got a response the next day and met with their representative at Austin High the same week. One week later, after reviewing my case with the President of the company, they sent me a price of $8000 for five door operator units. I was ecstatic because that was quite a deal!

Next I contacted Austin Independent School District to discuss the process for installing the electrical equipment. The electrical cost for the project is estimated to be $6250 per door, making the grand total I need to raise approximately $40,000.

For a brief moment I thought that was insurmountable. Then I decided it was time to get to work to figure out how I could raise that much money. I decided to launch the “ALL ACCESS for Austin High” Campaign, which began October 20th and will run until December 21st. As part of the campaign, I have planned a “Mr. Maroo Wheelchair Challenge,” (Mr. Maroo is my school mascot). The challenge will last ten school days and entail students and teachers paying to challenge each other to spend a day in a wheelchair. If anyone refuses their challenge they will be required to “buy out” of the challenge. The idea is to have fun, but also to enlighten the ABLE-bodied to the life of the disABLE-bodied. I have posters and stickers (donated by EZDesigns) throughout the school advertising the challenge, t-shirts (donated by AJL Advertising), and eight wheelchairs for use by challengee’s (supplied by National Seating and Mobility). The story is being covered by our schools television program (KAHS), our paper (The Maroon), PBS, KUT, KXAN and other media outlets.

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ALL ACCESS For Austin High Campaign Donation Form

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About the Campaign: The “ALL ACCESS for Austin High Campaign” was designed by Austin High senior, Archer Hadley, as a part of his Academy for Global Studies Program Capstone Project. The purpose of the project is to give back to his About the Campaign: community and leave a lasting legacy for students at Austin High School. Funds raised will be used to install automatic door operators at five entrances at the campus, making them easily accessible for students who as a part The “ALL ACCESS for Austin High Campaign” designed

by Austin senior, Archer Hadley, need assistance with entering.

Please joinwas Archer and support thisHigh extraordinary cause by making a of his Academy for Global Studies Programfor Capstone Project.

The purpose of you the project to give back to his contribution for the “ALL ACCESS Austin High Campaign”.

Thank for yourissupport! community and leave a lasting legacy for students at Austin High School. Funds raised will be used to install automatic doormake operators at five entrances at campus, themSchool easily Website accessibleat:for students who You can also an online contribution bythe visiting the making Austin High need assistance with entering. Please join Archer support this cause by making a www.austinhighmaroons.org and clicking on theand “ALL ACCESS forextraordinary Austin High Campaign” button. contribution for the “ALL ACCESS for Austin High Campaign”. Thank you for your support!

You canFirst also Name: make an online contribution by visiting the Austin High School Website Donor Last Name: Middleat: Initial: www.austinhighmaroons.org and clicking on the “ALL ACCESS for Austin High Campaign” button.

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Note: Please write “ALL ACCESS for Austin High” on the memo line of your check. Gifts of $100 more will receive a gift Gift Amount Enclosed: acknowledgement letter, which can be used for tax deduction documentation. For gifts under $100, please contact Ray Blue at (512) 414-4860 or ray.blue@austinisd.org if gift acknowledgement is desired. Thank you again for your support!

Note: Please write “ALL ACCESS for Austin High” on the memo line of your check. Gifts of $100 more will receive a gift acknowledgement letter, which can be used for tax deduction documentation. For gifts under $100, please contact Ray Blue at (512) 414-4860 or ray.blue@austinisd.org gift acknowledgement is desired.

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All Access (Continued from Page 4) Obviously, I have a lot more money to raise outside of the Mr. Maroo Challenge. That’s where you come in! Every person reading this knows me in some form or fashion. It is my heart to reach each of you and cause you to dig deep into the part of yourself that is a “Giver.” This mission is personal to me, but it will also benefit all those that come after me. Currently, there are three other students at Austin High who are in wheelchairs. They too, struggle like I do, to be independent while at school. It’s truly humiliating, frustrating, and humbling to have to wait outside a closed door for someone to come along to allow any us access to the inside of the building.

I know that many of you getting this letter may have no connection to my school, but you do have a connection to me. Please see this as generosity toward me and toward the completion of a project I am passionate about. Please see this as a way to help others who need help, but desire greater independence. Please dig deep and give all you can. I appreciate any amount you can handle.

Making a gift is simple. Online gifts can be made by visiting the Austin High School Website at www.austinhighmaroons.org and clicking on the “ALL ACCESS for Austin High” Campaign button.

Checks and cash gifts can be made by simply completing the enclosed gift form and following the instructions at the end of the form.

Thank you so, so much.

We are “Making possibilities for people with disABILITIES.” -Houston CowanLoyal Forever (Austin High slogan), Archer Hadley 6

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PHNA Membership _____Yes, I want to join. My check for $30 is enclosed. _____Yes, I want to join. I’m paying $30 via PAYPAL (see link on Pembertonheights.org website).

NAME _________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL _________________________________________________________________________ SPOUSE NAME __________________________________________________________________ DATE _________________________________________________________________________ CHILDREN living at home, names & ages (use commas to separate) ______________________________________ Pemberton Heights Street Address (not PO Box) _______________________________________________ PHONE ________________________________ Please make check payable to PHNA and mail, with this form, to P.O. Box 50388, Austin, TX 78763-0388. If paying by PAYPAL, send your address and other info requested in this form to TREASURER@PEMBERTONHEIGHTS.ORG

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