Pemberton Heights - June 2015

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The Pemberton Journal

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APRIL 2015

PHNA INCOME & EXPENSES

BEGINING BALANCEOperating Fund..................................................$14,878.81Security Program..................................................$7,568.58Triangles - KAB Fund.........................................$14,943.00Gail’s Triangle.......................................................$2,771.98Triangles - not KAB.............................................$2,425.00TOTAL...........................................................$42,587.37

REVENUEDues Paid In............................................................$120.00Security...............................................................$28,637.00Triangles....................................................................$20.00TOTAL...........................................................$28,777.00

EXPENSES Security Patrol.......................................................$2,489.75Postage for Security Donations................................$517.35Bookkeeping............................................................$100.00Bank Service Fee.........................................................$5.00PayPal Fees - operation................................................$4.09PayPal Fees - security...............................................$257.84PayPal Monthly fee - operation..................................$15.00PayPal Monthly fee -security......................................$15.00Water to Gail’s Triangle.............................................$22.64TOTAL............................................................$3,426.67

ENDING BALANCEOperating Fund..................................................$14,874.72Security Program.................................................$32,925.64Triangles - KAB Fund.........................................$14,943.00Gail’s Triangle.......................................................$2,749.34Triangles - not KAB.............................................$2,445.00TOTAL..........................................................$67,937.70

Kimberly Comstock - PHNA Treasurer

Garden and Art Pop-Ups Pemberton’s Spring Festival

On Sunday, May 3rd, Pemberton residents ventured into the fresh spring air and sunshine to amble about the many gardens of our neighborhood. A total of six Pemberton gardens were on display-- their owners graciously offering up their landscapes for viewing, and providing inspiration, knowledge, and cheerful hospitality to their fellow neighbors.

PHNA Board Member Betty Trent (Wooldridge Drive) featured a waist-high vegetable garden, watered by a two-tank rain collection system, each of which holds 250 gallons. Neighbor Barbara Hunt (Preston Road) and her daughter, Patricia Hunt, took guests on a tour of multiple impressive raised-bed vegetable gardens. Patricia told stories of early years spent picking vegetables in the backyard, and commented that even though, at one time, she wished her parents would get rid of the gardens to make way for a trampoline, she is very thankful they did not and that the beds remain where they are. Neighbor Chandler Ford (Wathen Avenue) featured a front-yard cottage garden with herbs, lettuces, and flowers, and a tranquil backyard garden highlighting Japanese maples and ornamental trees. Her granddaughter was in attendance to welcome festival-goers, and had a surprisingly vast knowledge of the diverse variety of plants featured in the garden.

Some yards even offered art for view and purchase, along with refreshments, to the delight of the garden-goers. On Gaston Avenue, there

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PHNA CONTACT LISTSecurity, Traffic, MoPAC, Zoning and Permits, Governmental Liason, Neighborhood Social Events, Triangle Fundraising and Improvements

PresidentFrank Hartmann [email protected]

Vice PresidentTina Weinberger [email protected]

SecretaryAlly Kir ............................ [email protected]

TreasurerKimberly Comstock ......... [email protected]

Treasurer-ElectDon Simkins [email protected]

Security & TrafficTina Weinberger ....... [email protected]

BylawsBeverly Sutton .................................... [email protected]

Policy & ProceduresJane Hayman ...................... [email protected]

Government AffairsBetty Trent ................................ [email protected]

TrianglesFrank Hartmann ............. [email protected]

WebmastersEric Venditti ................ [email protected]

Don Simkins ............. [email protected]

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

SAVE THE DATE!Sunday, October 25, 4-7pm

Please save the date for the annual Pemberton Heights neighborhood picnic – a wonderful chance to meet and socialize with neighbors. We are in the process of planning the picnic and the social committee is working hard to make this the best picnic ever!

ABOUT THE PICNICThe Pemberton Heights neighborhood picnic is an annual tradition

held on Jean Meuller’s empty lot at 1404 Wooldridge. It’s a great chance to socialize with your neighbors, meet new ones, and sign up for the annual neighborhood carriage rides held in December.

This year we are featuring:• Cabo Bob’s. They will again be providing fabulous tacos and

burritos. • Live Music by Mr. Wills will be returning.• Supervised bouncy house• Face painting• Homemade desserts donated by neighborhood volunteers• And much more still in the works!

Free to members! This is a Great Opportunity to pay your dues to be a PHNA member: Neighborhood Association dues for 2014/2015: $30 per household. Pay your dues online here: http://pembertonheights.org/about/membership (preferred) or in person at the picnic.DON’T MISS THESE OPPORTUNITIES AT THE PICNIC• Sign up for the Christmas Carriage Rides – limited availability –

this fills up fast!• Donate to the Security Fund that gives us security coverage year

round and supports the “away from home” watch program. Suggested donation $100.00.

• Sign up for the PHNA Pet Registry, a tool to allow loose pets to be identified and returned home safely. Free.

• Sign up for NextDoor, the social website for the neighborhood.• Meet the Pemberton Heights Board of Directors.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:If you would like to volunteer to bring a homemade, nut-free

dessert, please contact Amanda Cowen @ [email protected]. NEW!! RSVP early for a chance to win!

All neighbors who RSVP by September 30 will be entered for a chance to win a free carriage ride. The winner will have a carriage that seats 6 and will have first choice of available departure times.

LOOKING FOR PICNIC SPONSORSThe picnic is funded by neighborhood association dues and

sponsor donations. If you own a local business and are interested in becoming a sponsor and having your business listed on the website, picnic press releases and on a banner at the picnic should contact Amanda Cowen @ [email protected].



Baby Boom on Westover Road!

By Kimberly ComstockWe are excited to announce that there has been some activity

on Westover Road this year. Five families have welcomed new additions to their lives, and we would like to introduce them to you!

Natalie and Peter, along with Big Brother William, welcomed Kevin on January 25th. Kevin was 7½ lbs. and measured at 19½ inches.

David and Claire welcomed Griffin 7½ weeks early on February 8th. Griffin was 4 lbs., 7oz. measured at 17½ weeks, and is doing great!

Ashley and Nickolas, along with big brother Bennett, welcomed Henley on February 12th. Henley was 8 lbs., 4oz., and measured at 20 inches.

Kady and Paul, along with big brother David, welcomed Dylan on April 9th. Dylan was 6 lbs. and measured at 19 inches.

Lisa and Cory welcomed Quinn on May 5th. Quinn was 7 lbs., 11oz., and measured 20 inches.

Congratulation to all of these families!

Please send information on the latest arrivals to the neighborhood so we can post the good news in our next Pemberton Journal! Email: [email protected]



were abstract paintings and prints, small drawings, and large unframed monotypes for purchase. Neighbor Loretta Fischer (Harris Boulevard) had four artists showing art; three of them were in attendance to answer questions and converse about their work. One of the artists, Carmen Shanfield, is a Pemberton neighbor on Westover Road. Ms. Fischer’s low water, native plant landscape was also on display.

In addition to the enjoyment of gardening and art, an ice cream buffet (with sprinkle art) was held at the Warringtons’ Home on Preston Avenue, and at Loretta Fischer’s house, guests enjoyed bocce ball and margarita snow cones. Amy Dashiell (Westover Road) and her two daughters baked treats and ran a bake sale.

A “Yappy Hour” for dogs was held at the corner of Wooldridge and Stark later on in the afternoon. Appearances were made by Tobey (wearing his official Therapy Dog uniform ), Rusty the red heeler, two extremely energetic Hungarian Viszlas, Ruffy the gentle Golden Retriever who lives on Leigh Street, and Little Bear Hayman (a burnt orange poodle), who performed a brief agility demonstration. Peter Hayman did a serviceable job of scooping poop throughout. The humans who accompanied their canine counterparts at the Yappy Hour enjoyed cold beer and pinot grigio.

Loretta Fischer organized the event, and she is to be commended for a job well done. Next year we hope to see just as many, if not more, neighbors and participants!

Spring Festival (Continued from Cover Page)



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When: The second and fourth Sunday of every month, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Sunday Social will be June 14th and June 28th this month.) What it is: An afternoon/evening to get outside the house, take a walk in the neighborhood or sit on the front porch, and chat with your neighbors! Why: Walking in the neighborhood and maintaining a visible presence outside the house helps promote neighborhood safety and unity. More people out walking and on their front porches means more eyes on the street, and bolsters neighborhood pride and social connection/interaction. How: This is a very casual event and there is no set meeting place. Just get outside and walk, or sit on your front porch with a glass of wine or iced tea and wave at your neighbors!

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Neighborly Tip of the Month: Please Scoop the Poop!

Unfortunately, there have been a number of complaints as of late about neighbors not scooping the poop! Please be neighborly and scoop your pet’s poop. Pet waste contains viruses and parasites that can live for months. If not disposed of properly, pet waste poses a health risk to people and also pollutes our water when it is washed by rain and irrigation water into creeks and rivers.

It’s the Law! Austin City Ordinance § 3-4-6 DEFECATION BY A DOG OR CAT. “An owner or handler shall promptly remove and sanitarily dispose of feces left on public or private property by a dog or cat being handled by the person, other than property owned by the owner or handler of the dog or cat.” Potential fine: Up to $500.

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