West Lake Hills - April 2018 by Peel, Inc.

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Volume 7, Issue 4

April 2018

Outstanding Leaders Honored at Shining Star Gala Community members recognized for philanthropy and generosity to The Settlement Home AUSTIN – On February 25, The Settlement Home for Children (The Home) recognized a group of community leaders at the Shining Star Gala. The Home recognized 49 high school juniors from area schools as the 2018 Community Youth Council, Marcella Cannatti as the 2017 Outstanding Youth Participant and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation as the Community Leadership Award recipient. The Shining Star Gala was held at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. This event highlights the achievements of Austin-area youth, who have committed to donating their time and efforts as volunteers with The Settlement Home. Through this program, The Settlement Home hopes to instill a love for philanthropy and community in tomorrow’s leaders. Marcella Cannatti was a member of the 2017 Community Youth Council. Marcella chose to spend her summer volunteering at The Settlement Home. Marcella said that her volunteer experience allowed her to make a contribution to improving the lives of the young women her own age living at The Settlement Home. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation was selected as the 2018 Community Leadership Award recipient for its efforts to support education, family economic stability and childhood health. The Settlement Home for Children has a long partnership of support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. For many years, the foundation has invested in The Settlement Home as part of their work to address child welfare needs in our community by funding projects and providing training opportunities for The Home’s staff members. The impact of their involvement with The Settlement Home is seen every day, allowing therapeutic work to take place with residents and improving their education through academic one-on-one tutoring. Copyright © 2018 Peel, Inc.

The 2018 Community Youth Council: David McKenzie Allen William Chase Jessup Denton Alexander Apple Marcial Neal Jones Charles Edwin Auler, Jr. Jaxon Kronenberg William Bryan Barksdale Emily Claire Krpec Sophia Bednarz Guy Walker Liljenwall Saylor Wayne Cline Robert Lawrence MacDougall Katherine Craig Anna Christine Mariotti Christopher Crossan Sarah Jane May Taylor Adam Cusack Maxwell Hobbs McDaniel William Dure Natalie North Minnis Bradford Walton Elliott, Jr. Sydney Nicole Moore Ryan Christopher Ellis Mary Margaret Oden Keelee Ford Morgan Reva Owens St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Andrew James Paape Westlake High School Cole Matthew Perry Stephen F. Austin High School John Luke Powell Westlake High School Barrett Stanford Purvis Westlake High School Annalise Rogers Stephen F. Austin High School William Thomas Rose Westlake High School Michael John Sams Westlake High School Ellen Mae Schnoor Westlake High School Sallie Ann Seiders St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Samantha Larke Smith Westlake High School Rachel Stewart Westlake High School Mary Caroline Taaffe Westlake High School Jackson King Tate Griffin Patterson Foster Amanda Clare Thompson Hailey Elizabeth Gove Evelyn Clara Voelter Hayden Kyle Harris Tucker William Wise Doak Nichols Henderson Anney Layne Woodard Edward Jay Howard St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Sophia E. Jackson (Continued on Page 2) West Lake Hills Echo - April 2018

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Eanes ISD............................................................512-732-9000 Westlke High School............................................512-732-9280 Ninth Grade Center.............................................512-732-9260 West Ridge Middle School...................................512-732-9240 Hill Country Middle School................................512-732-9220 Valley View Elementary........................................512-732-9140 Forest Trail Elementary.........................................512-732-9160 Eanes Elementary.................................................512-732-9100 Cedar Creek Elementary......................................512-732-9120 Bridge Point Elementary......................................512-732-9200 Barton Creek Elementary.....................................512-732-9100

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Water District 10.................................................512-327-2230 Wastewater Crossroads Utility Service 24 Hour Number.....512-246-1400 New Accounts..................................................512-402-1990 Austin Energy ......................................................512-322-9100 Texas Gas Service Custom Service..............................................1-800-700-2443 Emergencies......................................................512-370-8609 Call Before You Dig..........................................512-472-2822 AT&T New Service...................................................1-800-464-7928 Repair............................................................1-800-246-8464 Billing............................................................1-800-858-7928 Time Warner Cable Customer Service..............................................512-485-5555 Repairs.............................................................512-485-5080 Austin/Travis County Hazardous Waste...............512-974-4343

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(Continued from Cover) Westlake High School Lake Travis High School St. Michael’s Catholic Academy Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School Westlake High School Westlake High School Westlake High school Hyde Park High School Westlake High School Westlake High School St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Westlake High School Westlake High School St. Michael’s Catholic Academy Westlake High School Hyde Park High School St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

Hyde Park Baptist High School Westlake High School Stephen F. Austin High School Westlake High School Westlake High School Westlake High School Westlake High School Westlake High School Anderson High School Westlake High School Asheville School Westlake High School Westlake High School Hyde Park High School Anderson High School Regents School of Austin Regents School of Austin Westlake High School The Shining Star Gala Committee: Kathy Smith and Blythe Wilson, Event Co-Chairs Shana Slaughter Kay Keesee Dinah Barksdale Kay Smith Marian Kelley Vicki Bohls Lori Snyder KaLyn Laney Amy Butler Leslie Timmerman Becky Liljenwall Jeri Campbell Nancy Wade Terri Morrison Paula Chaney Margaret Walker Suzy Ranney Becky Cox Tracy Wehmeyer Monique Riley Jill Crocker Lissa Whitehurst Cynthia Sandall Betsy Giles Cynthia Selman Betty Jo Harris Emily Sheehan Brenda Jones About The Settlement Home for Children: Since 1916, The Settlement Home for Children has provided opportunities and hope to children in the Austin community. The Settlement Home is a private, licensed nonprofit that cares for children who come from abusive and neglectful backgrounds. Our mission is to promote healing and growth in children, young adults and families by providing a continuum of care, support and resources. We serve individuals who have experienced severe emotional trauma, abuse and neglect. Through a variety of services and programs, we are able meet the specific needs of each individual we serve. More information is available at www.settlementhome.org. (Continued on Page 6)

City Administration.............................................512-327-3628 Municipal Court..................................................512-327-1863 Property Tax.........................................................512-854-9473 Appraisal District.................................................512-834-9317 Chamber of Commerce........................................512-306-0023 City of West Lake Hills........................... www.westlakehills.org

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Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

In Texas alone, roughly 1,270,000 caregivers provide an average of 20 hours a week of unpaid care for friends and loved ones. Caregiving is a demanding undertaking and results in high levels of stress. One core service of Alzheimer’s Texas is to provide support to caregivers through volunteer facilitated support groups. "These groups educate and inform participants about dementia and help caregivers develop methods and skills to solve problems," says Christian Wells, President of Alzheimer’s Texas. "They encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as providing peer guidance on how to care for the person with dementia." At 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of every month, caregivers in the Austin area can gather at Tarrytown Methodist to share their experiences in a safe, supportive environment. Meetings last about an hour and there is no charge to attend. “We provide a safe, confidential space for caregivers to share what only other caregivers might understand," says Barbara

Wiederaenders, facilitator at Tarrytown Methodist. "The mutual trust is precious and supportive.”

Event Details: When: 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, at 7:00 pm Where: Tarrytown Methodist, 2601 Exposition, Room 227, Austin, TX 78703 Contact: Barbara Wiederaenders, (512) 451-0684 or (512) 845-6117 To find out more information about this program, Alzheimer’s disease or Alzheimer’s Texas, email vcardenas@TXAlz.org or call (512) 241-0420.

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