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May 2011 Yard of the Month
Posted by elainepozos in Yard of the Month on May 31st, 2011
Sandra and John Tyndall at 5006 Summerset are the winners of the Yard of the Month for May.
John gives Sandra the credit for the yard and says that it is all her hard work. Sandra tells us that she prefers plants other than native. Living on the greenbelt, the native plants there attract the deer and other critters, so she steers away from them in her yard! Her yard has been a lot of trial and error.
One can’t help but admire the beautiful crape myrtle trees that line the parkway along the curb. They are so beautiful and create so much shade and color! Sandra said that when she moved in to the house in 1992, they were just little bushes! She recommends trimming the saplings so the trees grow straight up instead of bushy.
We also loved the stunning butterfly bench that adorns her front yard! Sandra loves butterflies, thus the bench was a gift to her from her children.
From left to right : Gracie, Shannon, Sandra, John, Tricia, Micah. In the front - Joshua and Tyler.
Pet Grooming Recommendations
Posted by elainepozos in Local Businesses & Contractors on May 21st, 2011
Westcreek neighbors love their pets! When asked recently for pet grooming suggestions this is what they said:
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Submitted by Kelly Poore on 5/7/2011
I use a guy named Kevin Ryan for my poodle mix. He lives in S Austin and grooms at his appartment. He is very much a home business, but I like that about him. He is also reasonably priced and fairly easy to schedule. His company is called Clean Critters of Austin and his number is (512)-731-7445. His e-mail is mckeev005@yahoo.com.
I also use Midtown Grooming!!!! We have a cat, though. My cat has been going there to get groomed for over 5 years now, and loves it.
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Submitted by Claire Bondy Hyder on 5/8/2011
The Barking Bubble at Slaughter & Mancahaca. 280-6300. They don’t do teeth brushing, but they do everything else.
Austin Water offers free seminar on efficient operation of automatic irrigation systems
Posted by elainepozos in Community Events, WNA Events on May 14th, 2011
Austin Water staff will host a free irrigation seminar on Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Waller Creek Center located at 625 East 10th Street.
The seminar is open to the public and will provide information to residential customers wanting to learn about operating their automatic irrigation systems more efficiently. Topics to be discussed include seasonal scheduling, identifying problems, and proper maintenance. With these basic skills, residents will be able to decrease their water consumption and improve the efficiency of their automatic irrigation system.
Staff will also discuss Austin Water’s new landscape conversion incentive and all of the seminar’s participants will receive a free outdoor conservation kit.
Please RSVP with your name and number attending to Ginny Guerrero, Austin Water, at geneva.guerrero@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-2461.
WNA Garage Sale Listings
Posted by elainepozos in News & Announcements on May 12th, 2011
- 5309 Summerset Trl -electronics, household items, clothing, books, shoes (mens size 13 mostly), linens, etc. Lemonade will also be available for sale. all proceeds will go to National Elite Gymnastics fundraiser.
- 5409 Badger Bend – toys, clothes, 50″ Sony TV, pre-lit and pre-decorated Christmas tree, ping pong table, miscellaneous stuff.
- 6214 Sun Vista Dr. – 3 family sale with housewares, entertainment center, clothes, books, children’s toys, and too much else to name.
- 4628 Yellow Rose Trail - Toys, clothes, children’s dressers, household items, miscellaneous.
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8am-12pm4909 Dry Oak Trail 78749 – Boys ~ Teen & Young Men Size Clothing, Gio Ibanez Electric Guitar w/amp, Schwinn Road Bike, Dickens Village Heritage Collection Lighted Houses, Moonflower seeds, handcrafted jewelry, handcrafted bottle cap novelty fishing lures, firebird Freedom hobbyzone plane, Aiwa compact disc stereo system, Misc items6105 Smith Oak Trail – Collector’s Baseball posters, Computer games, Melissa and Doug wooden tree house, Great kids’ books, Little Pet Shops galore, Toys, clothes, jewelry6105 Smith Oak Trail – Collector’s Baseball posters, Computer games, Melissa and Doug wooden tree house, Great kids’ books, Little Pet Shops galore, Toys, clothes, jewelry4909 Dry Oak Trail 78749 – Boys ~ Teen & Young Men Size Clothing, Gio Ibanez Electric Guitar w/amp, Schwinn Road Bike, Dickens Village Heritage Collection Lighted Houses, Moonflower seeds, handcrafted jewelry, handcrafted bottle cap novelty fishing lures, firebird Freedom hobbyzone plane, Aiwa compact disc stereo system, Misc items
- Your sale here…
Come see Westcreek’s yard/garage sales!
Vehicle Identification Number Etching Offered
Posted by elainepozos in Community Events on May 10th, 2011
The APD Region IV District Representatives in association with the Auto Theft Interdiction Unit will offer free VIN etching on Thursday, May 12, from 10am-1pm at the ACC Pinnacle Campus located at 7748 Hwy 290 West in Oak Hill. Come help us help you “Watch Your Car.”
For further information you may contact the Region IV District Representatives at 974-8241 or Diana Amaro at 974-5713.
April 2011 Yard of the Month
Posted by elainepozos in Yard of the Month on May 1st, 2011
Yard of the Month for April goes to Ben and Carol Coughran on 6206 Myra Court. Ben served on the WNA Executive Board for 9 years, and he and his wife, Carol, and their 16 year old poodle, Ellen, have lived in Westcreek for 20 years.
Ben is retired from the Air Force where he served as a meteorologist. He then worked for the State of Texas in Environmental Quality and is now retired from that service. Ben has recently installed a weather station at his house, which allows us to get the current weather statistics in our neighborhood. Ben takes great pride in keeping well-manicured yard with seasonal color.
Myra Cove is off the “beaten path” as it is at the end of Yellow Rose Trail. Take a moment to turn onto Yellow Rose Trail to see your neighbor’s yard on Myra Cove!
WNA Neighborhood Garage Sale News
Posted by elainepozos in News & Announcements on May 1st, 2011
The WNA has decided to sponsor the semi-annual garage sale on Saturday, May 14, 2011. The WNA will post information in local forums such as Craigslist and other listservs the week prior to the sale. Individual sellers are responsible for their own signage, both putting up before and taking down after the sale.
If you would like you garage sale listed on the website and twitter, please send an message to webmaster@westcreekna.org with your sale address and give an example of some of the items you will be selling (e.g. toys, books, coffee table, etc.).
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Westcreek Has a New APD Representative
Posted by elainepozos in News & Announcements on April 21st, 2011
Westcreek’s Austin Police Department District Representative, Officer Zachary LaHood has been promoted and will be covering large events in the Austin area. We wish him success in his new position.
Please welcome our new APD DR, Richard Paez. Mr. Paez can be reached by email at richard.paez@ci.austin.tx.us or telephone at 512-974-4415.
Westcreek Neighbor’s Roofing Recommendations
Posted by elainepozos in Roofing on April 16th, 2011
Submitted by Eric Cuellar on 4/6/2011
Oliver Roofing Company is great! Dan Cuellar is great and took care of all of our needs as if he was working on his own home. Call 512-834-7500.
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Submitted by Ann Huber on 4/6/2011
We used PetersonDean Roofing & Solar Systems (formerly Brinkman) , Phone 252-8196
They removed the corrugated iron and plastic roofing from our 10ft x 30ft patio in December. We noticed them working on a house behind us and called for an appointment and estimate. We were very pleased with their work and the supervisor was very knowledgeable. They had to improve on the junction between the house roof and the patio roof. No leaking so far!
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Submitted by Trina Barlow on 4/5/2011
Wilson Roofing – did great work for us on new roof and an addition on our patio.
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AISD Kindergarten Round Up for 2011-2012
Posted by elainepozos in Community Events on April 16th, 2011
AISD offers a Kindergarten Round-Up Day where the incoming kinder kids and their parents are invited to come to Patton. The parents meet the Principal and fill out all the registration papers while the incoming kinder kids get to go to a kindergarten classroom with our kinder teachers.
If you are unable to attend the Kindergarten Round-up in May, you can register any time the week of Kindergarten Round-up.
Below please find a list of items you will need to register your child at Patton Elementary.
- Proof of Residency (Utility Bill or Lease)
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Child’s Social Security Card
- Parents Driver’s License
- Child’s Immunization Records
Please bring your child with you so they can visit a kindergarten classroom while you complete the registration forms.
Patton PTA sponsors a list of Kindergarten Play-dates. These are great opportunities to help your child become more excited about school. Check back here often for updated dates.
The best way to stay informed with all that is going on at Patton Elementary is by checking the web site often and joining our Patton Parent Connection. This is our Parent on-line community where all up and coming events and announcements are posted, as well as an area for parents to post Patton related questions to be answered by other Patton parents. You will also get a weekly newsletter e-mailed to you with a summary of all the latest information.
If you have any question regarding enrolling your child for Kindergarten, contact Lynn Zapffe, Registrar, 414-1454 or e-mail lzapffe@austinisd.org
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