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WESTCREEK NEIGHBORHOOD

Volume 2, Issue 10

Westcreek NeighborhoodA S S O C I AT I O N

October, 2006 - Published Monthly for our Westcreek Neighbors Log on at westcreekna.org

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Restaurants and Retailers sign up with new shopping centersNew Traffi c light due soon at Wm. Cannon entrance

By the time you read this story, the city may have completed a traffi c study on William Cannon Drive at the entrance to The Shops at Arbor Trails. The study is required by state law before installation of a traffi c signal at that location, which also provides an entrance to the shopping center on the opposite side of the street. After an area resident complained about safety at that location, City Manager Toby Futrell told a meeting of Oak Hill neighborhood leaders in late August she would schedule the study immediately. Meantime, construction work continues and leases continue to be negotiated. Here’s the latest on The Shops at Arbor Trails and the Western Oaks Retail Center as of our deadline. Pad locations at The Shops at Arbor Trails: Costco, Wells Fargo Bank, CapitalOne Bank — all open; Jareds Jewelery, Village Inn — under construction. Chuy’s — signed contract for site east of Costco. The Chuy’s CEO indicated just before deadline his company was still studying construction feasibility, however, work was moving forward on building plans and a target opening date of spring, 2007 had been set. Other pad locations at The Shops at Arbor Trails: Chili’s lease of a pad between Wells Fargo and the pond on the site is in negotiation, but the Chili’s location there is included in public promotional material distributed by Staubach Retail, the leasing agent. The Wachovia Bank, at a pad on the east side of the Wm. Cannon entrance, is also shown in the promotional material even though that lease is still in negotiation.

An Austin-based restaurant is negotiating for another pad site on the pond just west of the Chili’s location. A spokesman for Cardinal Paragon, developer of the shopping center, says there has been other interest in the remaining two pad spaces around the pond, but the company is being careful about what is placed there. Work is in various stages for signed leases of space in the main buildings at The Shops at Arbor Trails. Signed leases include Havertys’ Furniture (January ‘07 completion, March ‘07 opening), Stein Mart (January ‘07 completion, March ‘07 opening), Soccer USA, Super Suppers (http://supersuppers.com/), Taco Del Mar (http://tacodelmar.com/), Supercuts, Sweet Cleaners, Nail Salon, UPS Store, Dr. Dan McQueen - Optometrist, Oxford Learning Center (http://www.oxfordlearning.com/locations/usa/#TEXAS), and Urban Groove, an upscale salon. (Continued on page 2)

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WNA website ........................................... www.westcreekna.orgWrite to us at: WNA; P.O. Box 91373; Austin, TX 78719-1373PresidentBob Shrader ............................. [email protected], 892-1768Vice PresidentAlicia Ortiz ................................ [email protected], 892-4733TreasurerJan Boswell ................................... [email protected], 892-3786Secretary & Enhancement Committee Chair (YOM)Judy Jefferson ....................... [email protected], 892-1105Member-at-Large, Position 1 and Newsletter EditorKaren Gregory ................... [email protected], 899-1292Member-at-Large, Position 2Christie Gaderson .. [email protected], 461-1429Member-at-Large, Position 3 and OHAN RepresentativeBen Coughran .............................. [email protected], 892-5364

Businesses still in negotiation for space in the main buildings include a San Francisco neighborhood restaurant (four locations in San Francisco), an ice cream store, and an Austin-based pizza restaurant. A letter of intent for space there with a high-end wine retailer is in negotiation. Paving of the parking lot around the 2-story building and the future Havertys’ and SteinMart has been completed. The area around the pond location has been cleared but other work there (landscaping/water feature, etc.) has been delayed until more paving is down to avoid the site dirt washing into the pond in case of rain. The perimeter trail around The Shops at Arbor Trails is being completed. Landscaping of the perimeter and developed interior parts of the site will occur once the heat subsides.At the much smaller Western Oaks Retail Center across Brush Country Road, opening of 24-hour Fitness Center opening will occur between October 15 and November 1, according to a spokesman for that company. The Panera Bread Company, (http://www.panerabread.com/about.aspx), a national bakery-cafe group, has leased the middle pad on William Cannon. A spokesman for the leasing agent estimates an opening sometime after January 1st. Chase Manhattan Bank owns the pad on the corner of that retail center. That fi rm had not returns our calls as of deadline time. The third pad facing William Cannon remains unleased.

Shopping Centers - (Continued from Cover Page)

October CalendarOct. 2 Recycling pickupOct. 5 Newsletter deadlineOct. 9 CAMPO meeting, 6 p.m. Columbus DayOct. 11 OHAN meeting, 7 p.m.Oct. 16 Recycling pickupOct. 17 WNA Executive Committee meeting, 7 p.m.Oct. 25 ANC meeting, 7 p.m.Oct. 29 Annual WNA Halloween Picnic Daylight Savings Time ends… set back clock 1 hourOct. 30 Recycling pickupOct. 31 Halloween

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The Annual Westcreek Neighborhood Association Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, October 29th from 1-4pm at the Dick Nichols Park Pavilion. This is a great opportunity to get to know each other better, spend time with your neighbors and maybe make a few new friends. While this is a child friendly event, we would love for all of Westcreek to attend and participate (it is fun for adults, too!) We had a great turnout last year, and everyone had a wonderful time! This year, some things will be similar, but…we have a few new “tricks” up our sleeves! Treats: Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided (thank you Randall’s!) Please bring your favorite salad, side dish or dessert (with serving spoon if needed) for everyone to sample and complete the meal. Costumes: There will be a costume contest at 2pm, and everyone is invited to participate…there will be prizes in every category (from our youngest to our oldest residents). Games: We’re keeping the games a secret until the day of the party, but they’re sure to cause fright & delight! Do you have a special game that you would like to create or host? See the volunteer contact information below. We’d love to have you involved! Activities: There will be an infl atable super slide, a balloon twister, tattoos, and lots of other fun activities for the entire picnic. Volunteers: If you would like to do anything for the picnic (it doesn’t matter how small!), please feel free to volunteer. Please contact Christie via email [email protected] or via phone 461-1429. Calendars: Go open your Outlook or planner, pick up a dry erase marker or grab a sticky note (however you keep track of your schedule)…and put Sunday, October 29 from 1-4pm at Dick Nichols park on your calendar now. See you there!

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Westcreek Needs You What do you like most about living in Westcreek? The terrifi c local shopping, the easily accessible location, the large number of old oak trees, super neighbors, the exemplary schools, the low crime problems? We are indeed fortunate to live in such a great part of Austin, TX. The number one reason Westcreek remains such a premier community is our active Neighborhood Association. The Association is directly responsible for many improvements in our neighborhood and serves as the focal point in dealing with the City of Austin on key issues affecting all of us. Our Association is strong because of the leadership that volunteer neighbors provide. That’s where you come in. The Westcreek Neighborhood Association (WNA) Executive Committee has four positions that must be fi lled at the end of this calendar year. Information on these positions is available online at the WNA website: http://westcreekna.org. Click on WNA Bylaws on the left side of the homepage. Any current member of the Committee would be happy to share their experience with you (see WNA Contacts in this newsletter). Please take the time to consider serving on the WNA Executive Committee to support your neighborhood. It is not terribly time-consuming and is very rewarding!


WESTCREEK NEIGHBORHOODWestcreek Moved to Different

Congressional District Westcreek residents voting in the November 7 general election will also cast ballots in a special election for the newly redrawn congressional district 25. This is the third congressional district change for us in four years. In the 2004 election, Westcreek was in district 21. In 2002, our area was part of congressional district 10. Appearing on the ballot for congress will be Barbara Cunningham (Libertarian), Lloyd Doggett (Democrat and incumbent), Brian Parrett (Independent), and Grant Rostig (Republican). If no candidate in the special election gets a majority, there’ll be a runoff election in December. A special three-judge panel redrew the boundaries for fi ve Texas congressional districts in August because part of a redistricting plan enacted by the state legislature failed to comply with federal law.

Major statewide races on the November general election ballot include U.S. senate and governor. Early voting begins October 23 and continues through November 3.

If you are new to the area and have not registered or need to change your registration address, the deadline to register to vote in the November election is Tuesday, October

10. You may obtain a registration form or update your registration at the Travis

County Tax Assessor-Collector’s website: http://www.traviscountytax.org/goVotersRegistration.do.

Dick Nichols Improvements News Out of Kim’s Meeting in Oak Hill

The pool at Dick Nichols Park will be heated and open year round, according to an announcement by City Manager Toby Futrell at a town-hall meeting here in Oak Hill at the Southwest Community Church in late August. The City of Austin will partner with the Austin Independent School District to make the improvements in the pool. Four Austin high school swim teams will use the pool in the mornings for practice.By the time you read this, reconstruction of the restrooms at Dick Nichols Park should be nearing completion. Futrell announced at the meeting work to repair the damage committed by vandals earlier this year would begin in September and be completed by mid October. The city manager was one of several city administrators and staff who came to Oak Hill for the town hall meeting sponsored by council member Jennifer Kim. Attendees participated in an exercise designed to identify the major problems in our area. Kim indicated she was pleased with the outcome of the gathering and learned a lot about the concerns of the

residents of Southwest Austin. Counc i l member s Be t ty

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Westcreek voters will join other Austinites November 7 in deciding the fate of $567 million in municipal bonds. The bond election will be part of an important general election to pick winners in state and local political races. Austinites will vote on seven bond propositions aimed at providing public services and response to Central Texas’ growth. Propositions on the Nov. 7 bond election ballot will cover funding for projects in a variety of areas including: · Transportation (Proposition No. 1- $103.1 million): This proposition includes funding for reconstructing streets; constructing and reconstructing sidewalks and bicycle infrastructure; and improving traffi c signal systems. · Drainage and Water Quality Protection (Proposition No. 2 - $145 million): This proposition includes funding to implement the Watershed Protection Master Plan. · Parks Facilities and Parkland (Proposition No. 3 – $84.7 million): This proposition includes funding for renovating and improving public parks, recreation services and other parks facilities and infrastructures. · Community and Cultural Facilities(Proposition No. 4 - $31.5 million): This proposition includes funding for constructing, renovating, improving and equipping community and cultural facilities.

· Affordable Housing (Proposition No. 5 - $55 million): This proposition includes funding for rental housing development and home ownership programs. · Central Library (Proposition No. 6 - $90 million): This proposition includes funding for constructing and equipping a new central library facility. · Public Safety Facilities (Proposition No. 7 - $58.1 million): This proposition includes funding for constructing, renovating, improving and equipping public safety facilities. Last year, the city council appointed a citizen Bond Election Advisory Committee to review and make recommendations on proposed bond projects. The BEAC presented its recommendations in February 2006. In May, two public hearings provided an opportunity for the City Council to receive feedback about the Bond Election. Council Members used the BEAC recommendations, staff briefi ngs and public input to determine the bond program that voters will be asked to consider in November.

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WNA Yard of the Month for SeptemberBy Judy Jefferson

Our Yard of the Month winners for September are the Lapuente’s on Porsche Lane. Claudine Lapuente and her son Herve and their dog Bisou (which translates to “kiss” in French) live at 5610 Porsche Lane. Once again, we have another winner with a beautiful front and back yard. The inside of their home is light and airy, and the back wall of the home has a bank of windows with a French door to show off the back yard. Claudine loves to garden, which is evident when you see her fl ower beds. Claudine and Herve were both born in Paris, France and have lived in the states for 24 years. Westcreek has been their home for the past 16 years. Sadly, Claudine lost her husband, Enrigue, last year. Randalls and Emerald Garden award gift certifi cates each month

for our Yard of the Month winners. If you see the Lapuente’s, congratulate them on their YOM. And please continue to support Randalls and Emerald Garden as they support our neighborhood.

Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) Report

After a rather slow end of summer, things are heating up on the OHAN calendar. Scheduled for the September meeting, which was held after the deadline for this newsletter, were State Senate candidate Kirk Watson and Capital Metro Representatives. Former Austin Mayor Watson was asked to attend this meeting to discuss his ideas and priorities as part of his campaign. A question and answer session followed. Cap Metro was scheduled to discuss progress made on OHAN’s request for an Oak Hill Transit Center. A Transit Center would provide a much-improved mass transit alternative in Oak Hill. OHAN continues to work diligently with the Texas Department of Transportation to make sure the design phase of Hwy 290 through Oak Hill is the best it can be for residents of Southwest Austin. The third annual Cruise ‘n Blues Festival will be held Saturday, October 21, 2006 at the Southwest Hills Community Church, 7416 Hwy 71 West. This should be the best Cruise ‘n Blues to date with some really good music, lots of neat cars, and plenty of food. To fi nd out more about this event online, please visit: http://www.ohan.org/cruise-n-blues3a.html OHAN monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. on the fi rst fl oor of the Austin Community College Pinnacle campus. These meetings are open to everyone.


WESTCREEK NEIGHBORHOODTree Planting Tips from Austin Energy

October marks the start of tree planting season. Determining where to plant a tree is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Many factors should be considered prior to planting. When deciding what type of tree to plant, remember to look up and down to determine where the tree will be located in relation to overhead and underground utility lines. Interference from tree limbs is one of the leading causes of outages in the Austin Energy service area. Proper selection and placement of trees in and around utilities can reduce potential problems and will provide beauty and energy conservation for years to come. Recommended trees include: Tall trees for energy conservation include pecan, bur oak, Chinquapin oak and elms. These grow to heights of 40 feet or more. Medium-height trees include live oak, cherry laurel and bigtooth maple. These grow to heights under 40 feet. Small trees for landscape accent include Mexican plum, Texas redbud, Yaupon holly and mountain laurel. These trees grow to heights under 25 feet, which is the start of the tree pruning zone for major overhead utility lines. For further information on planting, and for helpful tips on tree selection, call Austin Energy at 322-6013. Austin Energy’s web site iswww.electric.austin.tx.us.

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** Mentors & Tutors Needed **From Sherry LepineAssistant Principal

Clint Small Middle School We are in need of adult mentors and tutors to work with our students. If you are interested in mentoring or tutoring a student at Small, please go to the link and apply. Be sure to specify Small MS, and as soon as your application has cleared I will contact you and set up a training session at Small. You will be paired with a student or students depending on the program you have selected. Mentoring and tutoring hours are determined by the student’s grade level. The basic commitment to the program is 30 minutes, once a week. We’d love to have your help if you can work with our students. Link to volunteer login and registration:http://www.austinpartners.org/

** School Supply Donation Request **From Sherry LepineAssistant Principal

Clint Small Middle School Each year we have families who are unable to provide all the materials their children need for school. As you shop for school supplies we would appreciate any donations, which will allow us to help, all students get off to a good start. Please bring any donations to the counseling offi ce. General Needs: Notebook paper, Spirals, Pencil Pouches, Pencils, Pens, Rulers, Composition Books (speckled) for English classes, 1-1/2 inch presentation binders, 2-inch binders, and LOTS of dividers. Art Teachers need: Large Freezer zip lock bags, Markers, Colored pencils, Hand held pencil sharpeners, large yogurt containers (quart size), Coffee cans, and Egg Cartons.

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Are you bored with your current fi tness routine? It may be time to kick your way to one of the hottest workouts around. Kickboxing, also referred to as boxing aerobics and cardio kickboxing, is a hybrid of boxing, martial arts and aerobics that offers an intense cross-training and total-body workout. It blends a mixture of high-power exercise routines that strengthen the body and mind, decrease stress and hone refl exes while increasing endurance and cardiovascular power. While kickboxing’s roots are in full-contact fi ghting, it has found a safe and very effective niche in the fi tness community. While some estimates of kickboxing’s calorie-burning potential have reached as high as 500 to 800 calories per hour, ACE-sponsored research suggests that only very large individuals working out at exceptionally high intensities are like to burn that that many.Instead, a 135-pound person is likely to burn 350 to 450 calories during a typical 50-minute class that consists of a warm-up, aerobic period and cool-down. There are, however, other important factors to consider before taking the fi rst kick.What is your current fi tness level? Keep in mind that many clubs may not offer classes that are based on progression. Even if your current routine features a hearty combination of cross-training workouts, you may want to take it easy at fi rst, then build as your body adapts. For this reason, an hour-long session may not be the wisest choice for someone who isn’t used to this level of concentrated activity. Familiarize yourself with the basics Remember, adequate warm-up and close attention to proper technique are paramount. Classes should begin with basic stretches and a light cardiovascular warm-up such as pushups and jumping jacks. A typical aerobic kickboxing routine involves a series of repetitive punches alternating with hand strikes, kicks and then a combination of all three. The repetitions help participants focus on proper technique while engaging several muscles groups and getting a fi erce cardiovascular workout. After the main section of the routine, stretches and fl oor exercises are commonly performed as a cool-down.

Don’t forget to wear loose clothing that allows freedom of movement during your kickboxing workout and drink plenty of water.Beginner beware When attending your first class, try to avoid these common mistakes: · Wearing weights or holding dumbbells when throwing punches, which puts your joints in danger of injury · Locking your joints when throwing kicks or punches · Over-extending kicks (Beginners should avoid high kicks until they get used to the routine and become more fl exible.) · Giving in to group peer pressure and exercising beyond fatigue · And of course, you should ask your instructor about their training. Cardio kickboxing is a combination of martial arts and aerobics, and employs different techniques from a ‘’pure’’ martial arts class. Many teachers may have boxing or martial arts training, but may not have the appropriate class experience or be properly certifi ed by an organization such as ACE. Finally, once you understand the basics of this stress-relieving, total-body workout, you can kick your way to a new level of fi tness.Basic moves and equipment It may seem awkward at fi rst, but the basic moves in a kickboxing class can be mastered with time, patience and practice. A prepared class will have mirrors, a punching or ‘’heavy’’ bag and hit pads for participants to use. Here are two basic lower-body kickboxing moves that work the hamstrings, gluteals and quadriceps:· The roundhouse kick - Starting from a basic stance (side of body facing bag, knees slightly bent, shoulder-length apart), lift your right knee and point it just to the right of your target. Pivot on your left foot as you extend your right leg. Kick the target with the top of your foot. · The side kick - From the basic stance, pull your right knee up toward your left shoulder. Pivot on your left foot as you snap your right leg into your target. Strike with either the outside edge of your foot or your heel.

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