Happy Holidays! Mation

Winter 2007 Newsletter

The Estates of Shady Hollow HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

Volume I, Issue 2

President’s Message Inside this Issue:

Hello Neighbors - have “Karst features” that in all directions around the Wild Estates 2 need to be permanently identi- hydrant. Soil and/or mulch Our annual HOA meeting was Wild Estates (continued) 3 fied and protected. Our HOA may not be stacked against rescheduled for Thursday, is interested in sponsoring this the fire hydrant and an 18-inch Crime Watch 4 November 15th, at 6:30 pm. project. Please contact any of clearance must be maintained The meeting was held at the Water Information 5 the HOA Directors if know if from ground level to the bot- Bailey Middle School cafeteria. you know of a Scout or Troop tom of the hose connection. If HOA page 6 Two ESHHOA Board of Direc- interested in taking on this a fire hydrant is in your yard, Trail (continued) 7 tor positions were filled and we community service project. we thank you for your volun- HOA (continued) 8 voted on a minor revision to tary compliance with these In the near future, the Man- our Deed Restrictions and By- public safety standards. Around Austin 9 chaca Volunteer Fire Depart- Laws defining Members of the ment will be testing the fire Best wishes to you all as we Classified 10 Association as Homeowners in hydrants in our neighborhood start this holiday season.. the Estates of Shady Hollow. HOA Information 11 and marking them. Please do Crossword Yours Truly, The HOA is looking for an Ea- your part to protect and main- gle Scout or Scout Troop tain these fire hydrants. Fire Bob Thonhoff COMMUNICATION needing a project that the HOA hydrants must be visible from President, ESHHOA • The HOA has an e-mail distribu- can sponsor. In our common the street and not obscured by tion list. We use it to communi- 2007 President area, the “greenbelt” aquifer landscaping. A three foot cate important information. If recharge drainage area, we clearance must be maintained Estates of Shady Hollow HOA you have not please send an email to [email protected] to be added.

ESHHOA Holiday Decorating Contest • The ESHHOA Board of Directors is creating and will distribute a directory for the ESH neighborhood. The last one was eight years ago in 1999! See the forth- coming postcard for more infor- Happy Holidays! mation. • The ESHHOA Board of Directors The ESHHOA is sponsoring the Holiday Lights meets on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Except for the annual Decorating Contest for the 2007 season. Judg- meeting, the board meets at the Manchaca Fire Hall on FM1626. ing will be on or before December 21st. First For the annual meeting, the board meets at Bailey Middle School. Prize will receive a $100 gift certificate. Honor- We always welcome all ESH homeowners at the meetings or you are free to submit your comments or able Mentions (2) will receive $50 gift certificates. concerns to any director. (see page 9 for contact information) Life in the Wild Estates! This issue we highlight some of the non-people residents in the Estates of Shady Hollow neighborhood...

Striped Bark Scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) Scorpions are arachnids, close relatives of ticks, mites and spiders. They are easily rec- ognized by their characteristic shape. Scorpions prefer dryland habitats but they do occur throughout Texas. They can be a nuisance when they interact with humans because they will sting when disturbed. Biology Scorpions hide during the day and become active at night. This behavior helps scorpions manage temperature and water balance, important functions for survival in dry habitats. Many species dig burrows in the soil. They detect and capture prey by the sense of touch. They also have a well-developed sense of hearing. Scorpions hide under stones, bark, wood or other objects on the ground where they wait or search for prey. Chief foods are small insects, spiders, centipedes, earthworms, and other scorpions. Once they capture their prey, they use the large pincers to crush and draw it toward the mouth. The body juices of the prey are eaten by the scorpion. Some species may live for 20 to 25 years, but longevity of the typical scorpion is between 3 and 8 years. Adult scorpions may have several broods of young. Following an elaborate mating process, which lasts from 24 to 36 hours, the female undergoes a gestation period ranging from 5 months to more than 1 year. The young are born alive in semi-transparent sacs. As soon as the young scorpions free themselves from these thin wrappers, they climb onto their mother's back. Already capable of stinging, the young scorpions leave the mother after several days and begin to fend for themselves. Scorpions reach maturity in a year or more, depending on availability of food. The sting of scorpions may be painful, or even deadly, depending on the species. Of 1,500 species of scorpions world- wide, only about 20 to 25 are regarded as dangerous. Stings from such species may cause paralysis, severe convul- sions, cardiac irregularities, or breathing difficulties that may lead to death. Antivenins are available in areas where dangerous scorpions live. A scorpion's venom is a mixture of compounds including neurotoxins that affect the victim's nervous system. Fortunately, none of the species in Texas are considered deadly. Stings from most of these species are about as painful as a bee or wasp sting, but the severity of the sting is dependent upon the individual scorpion and the person's reaction to the venom. As with any arthropod venom, allergic reactions are possible. In these situations, immediate medical attention would be required. Scorpion Stings When handled or disturbed, scorpions can inflict a painful sting using the poison gland at the end of the tail. Avoiding their habitats helps prevent stings. The stings from Texas scorpions produce only moderate reactions in most people because the poison has little affect on the nervous system. However, a person who is stung by a scorpion should be watched closely for adverse reactions. An ice pack applied to the affected area will relieve some pain. If swelling and/or pain persists or if breathing difficulties occur, immediate medical attention is necessary. Control Scorpions are difficult to control with insecticides alone. Therefore, the first control strategy is to modify the area sur- rounding a house. • Remove all trash, logs, boards, stones, bricks and other objects from around the home. • Keep grass closely mowed near the home. Prune bushes and overhanging tree branches away from the house. Tree branches can provide a path to the roof for scorpions. • Store garbage containers in a frame that allows them to rest above ground level. • Never bring firewood inside the house unless it is placed directly on the fire. • Install weather-stripping around loose fitting doors and windows. • Plug weep holes in brick veneer homes with steel wool, pieces of nylon scouring pad or squares of screen wire. • Caulk around roof eaves, pipes and any other cracks into the home. • Keep window screens in good repair. Make sure they fit tightly in the window frame. Page 2 The Estates of Shady Hollow Life in the Wild Estates!

Once again, there is an increase in Most ESHHOA residents are Red imported fire ants are medium wildlife sightings in the neighbor- aware that we have quite a num- -sized ants that build mounds of hood. Some have reported seeing ber of deer living in our neighbor- soft soil. When disturbed, fire ants foxes and coyotes in the Estates, hood. Most residents like the deer emerge aggressively and sting. and some cats are missing. that roam our yards and duck in Their sting usually leaves a white behind brush and houses when pustule on the skin. Other small to Some of our new neighbors here folks are walking in their direction. medium-sized ants that build small may be surprised to know that The only time the lovely animals in mounds will actually run away wildlife is rampant in our little slice from disturbances and are not fire of suburbia, but especially with our neighborhood typically become a nuisance is when they breakfast ants. construction going on around us, Although most ants are recogniz- more deer, mice and other animals on a favorite plant or surprise us when we are driving at night. able, some forms of winged ants move in. When prey comes, so do are often confused with termites, the predators. It sounds hard to believe and is especially during the termite Some suggestions to reduce difficult to remember that deer are swarming season. The front pair of predators such as coyotes and wild animals and under certain cir- wings on ants is larger than the foxes: cumstances can be dangerous. hind pair, while the four wings of This being said, one ESHHOA Don't leave cat or dog food outside termites are approximately the resident reported that a buck in our same size. Ants have "elbowed" during the night. Feed inside or try neighborhood made aggressive to feed outside during daylight. antennae and a "thin movements towards him while out waist" (narrow between the thorax Leaving a lot of birdseed on the on a evening walk. ground will also attract unwanted and first abdominal segments). In visitors. While rare, there are a number of termites, the thorax and abdomen deer attacks reported every year in are broadly connected and their Make sure to close trashcans the U.S. Attacks have been attrib- antennae are straight and hairlike. tightly and do not leave open recy- uted to smaller habitats, a mother's Carpenter ants are usually larger cle bins outside. Attracting small instinct to protect her young, bucks critters like squirrels and mice can than most other house-infesting during mating season, and in some ants. They vary in color from a dull also attract coyotes, which see cases, too much human curiosity. them as easy prey. black or reddish yellow color to a Some of the attacks may have combination of black and dull red Consider using motion sensitive been avoided, if the victims had or reddish orange. Worker ants sprinklers and lights. Also if possi- not committed an absolute no-no: range in size from 5/16 to 7/16 ble, keep your pets indoors at moving in on a fawn to pet it. inches long. Carpenter ants tunnel night. When going on walks, use a into wood to form nest galleries. If It is important that we understand leash. they go unnoticed for several that deer are not 100% docile and years, they may cause significant Make sure your neighbors are on educate our kids, The message structural damage. Outdoors, the board, too. You can do everything on deer safety: Keep an eye out ants use dead trees or tree limbs, right to reduce the predators, but if for deer, don't approach them, and stumps, logs or areas under the neighbor is feeding cats out- if a wild-eyed deer starts bounding stones as nesting sites. Once the side at night, the coyotes will come your way, run. around! carpenter ant nest has been located, control is relatively easy.

Volume I, Issue 2 Page 3 Life in the Wild Estates! (ants continued)

Treatment options include use of a the eastern two-thirds of the state, systemic allergic reaction. Only a bait or residual contact insecticide and some urban areas in western very small portion of the population applied as a dust or spray to the Texas. The bad news is that they will experience lethal allergic reac- nest. Read and follow the product are probably here to stay..) tions, but seek medical help imme- label for best results. It may be Fire ants are sensitive to vibration diately! necessary to drill small holes in or movement and tend to sting Red imported fire ants cannot be wall voids, baseboards, window when the object they are on eradicated completely with meth- and door sills to reach the nest or moves. For example, when fire ods available today. But with major part of the colony. Nests can ants swarm up a person's leg, the proper control methods, they can also be removed and infested person jerks or moves. One ant be eliminated temporarily from wood replaced, if feasible. stings and this triggers the other small areas. Their biology and Fire ants are from South America. ants to sting in response. Treat spread make it economically, tech- They entered the U.S. through Mo- stings as you would stings of other nically and ecologically impossible bile, Alabama, probably in soil insects and keep them clean and to eradicate them from larger ar- used for ships' ballasts. They were intact to avoid secondary infec- eas. accidentally introduced around the tions. There isn't much else you There is no single, easy answer for 1930's and have been spreading can do with a sting, except watch every situation. Most people with since. Red imported fire ants are the affected area for excessive more than a handful of mounds will very aggressive, efficient competi- swelling, itching or redness, or be satisfied with just a bait or two tors. Since the 1950's in Texas, the other symptoms like shortness of step method of bait and treating ant has been spreading north, breath, thickening of the tongue, individual mounds. west and south. They now infest sweating, etc. that could indicate a The Crime Report: APD and Travis County Shady Hollow and The Estates of Shady Hollow You Are Invited! Green Emerald 50/30, Capistrano 41/30, Sil- marillion 37/30, Lost Oasis 41/35 The ESHHOA Board of Di- Assist APD – fight (Brodie/Slaughter), alarm (Yandall); rectors meets on the

Assist TCSO - traffic stops, suspicious vehicle third Thursday of each AUSTIN POLICE check, 911 call, reckless driver (Brodie/Indian month from 6:00pm to DEPARTMENT Point), propane tank being used in roadway (Doe CRIME STATISTICS Run), dangerous animal released to animal con- 8:00pm. Except for the “DAVID “ SECTOR trol (Shady Hollow Drive), suspicious vehicle October 2007 stopped—Two males arrested for impersonating annual meeting, the Family Violence – 2 police-confessed to pulling over vehicles on FM1626 & Frate Barker Natural deceased – 4 board meets at the Man-

Sexual assault – 1 Traffic Stops —Driver arrested on outstanding chaca Fire Hall on Unknown – 2 drug warrant, intoxicated passenger also arrested; motorcyclists in park given citations; adult FM1626. We always wel- The Estates of Shady Hollow on four-wheeler given warning; truck with three also contracts with Travis juveniles racing around parking lot (Bailey MS) come all Estate of Shady County, Precinct 3, for ser- driver given citation and parent called; stopped vices in our neighborhood. speeder–found marijuana (Green Emerald); red Hollow homeowners at Regular activities include light runners (Brodie/Treadsoft)-4 citations; Roving Patrol, Community the meetings or you are Contact, Assisting Other Two kids walking on Brodie w/ fishing poles– Agencies such as EMS and called for ride; stopped two vehicles driving n/b in free to submit your com- TCSO, Traffic Stops, Radar, s/b lane (Brodie/Yandall)-taking two passengers ments or concerns to any Foot Patrol, and 911 re- to hospital w/large cuts on legs, one unconscious sponse. & in shock (dropped glass snake cage)-EMS arrived & transported to hospital; check area for director. (see page 9 for Regular traffic enforcement: lunchtime skateboarders (Poppywood/Treadsoft); worst speeders - Brodie 60/45, found lost puppy and returned to owners contact information)

Page 4 The Estates of Shady Hollow District Sees Wettest January – August in 88 years What a difference a year makes. substantial amount of runoff and maximum (non-flood) discharge at Last year the district declared flow in the creeks that cross the 117 cfs. In addition, the Lovelady Critical Stage Drought in Septem- aquifer and provide recharge. For monitor well continues to climb ber 26, 2006 for the first time example, Onion Creek, one of the from a current value of 129.3 feet since it began making drought largest contributors of recharge depth to water toward its all time declaration in 1991. However just has been flowing 95% of the time high of 106.3 feet in 1992. The a year later all of Texas is com- with a daily average flow of 131 Lovelady well typically has a de- fortably drought-free. Over 40 cubic feet per second (maximum layed response when compared to inches of rain ahs fallen at Camp of 1,470 cfs) based on a flow sta- Barton Springs and will continue to Mabry since the beginning of the tion near Driftwood. Conversely, climb for the next couple of year, making the year thus far the a year ago when the District de- months, possibly approaching an third wettest on record since clared Critical Stage Drought, the all time high. Under these condi- Mabry began collecting data back flow at that same station was at tions, it is not likely that the aquifer in 1856. The area has not seen a zero flow (and was nearly for could be back in drought condi- year with more rain since 1919 nearly all of 2006). tions until the summer of 2008 at when 45.9 inches fell from Janu- Aquifer levels are reflecting the the earliest. ary to August. vast amount of recharge that is This article was written by Brian Hunt, As a result of the highly unusual occurring. Barton Springs dis- P.G. of the BSEACD wet weather, there has been a charge has leveled off near its Fall and Winter Gardening Wisdom

This time last year the District area was experiencing drought restrictions that curtailed all outdoor watering. This fall the aquifer is Make sure you keep these essential fall comfortably full, and gardeners can feel excited about installing landscaping tips in mind. new vegetation. Fall is the perfect time in Central Texas to get out in the garden and start planting drought-resistant, native plants. Start with good soil and don't skimp! Planting native Texas trees, shrubs, perennials, and wildflowers now (instead of in spring) will give them ample time to produce Make sure to start with at least 6 inches of healthy soil. For a small fee, you can have your soil tested (http:// healthy, established root systems that can make it through next soiltesting.tamu.edu/). year's tough Texas summer. Plant native plants and trees!. Not sure on how to get started? Before any plants go in the ground, take some time to think about your design. The BSEAC Native plants thrive in our climate and soils and require very District's water-wise planting brochure can help you with planning little water and maintenance if established correctly. a landscape that will be beautiful, efficient, and low maintenance. Reduce the amount of turf grass in your landscape! This step-by-step guide will help you with site analysis and design, When and where you can. soil analysis, plant selection, installation, plant care, and irrigation efficiency: www.bseacd.org/graphics/waterwise_brochure.pdf Water Properly! Group plants that have similar moisture requirements and water less often and more deeply. Where can I go to learn more? Mulch, Mulch, and More Mulch! A layer of mulch protects plants by covering and shading soil, mini- mizing water evaporation, inhibit- · Water-Wise Landscaping and Rainwater Harvesting Resources: www.bseacd.org/conservation.html ing weed growth, and reducing · Grow Green Guide (and searchable database): www.ci.austin.tx.us/growgreen soil erosion. · Hill Country Landscaping from LCRA: www.lcra.org/water/hillcountrylandscapes.html Do the turf care! · The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (native plant info database): www.wildflower.org Aerate turf with a plug aerator this · How to plant wildflowers: www.seedsource.com/garden/planting.htm fall to encourage deeper root growth. Follow aeration with a 1/8 to 1/4-inch of sand and compost top dressing.

Volume I, Issue 2 Page 5 Meet the ESHHOA 2007 Vice President— Monique Wells

Growing up on Air Force Bases, sultant with a local company. 150 gallon salt water aquarium Monique has lived in France, After several years, she decided tank, reading great books, and Spain, Louisiana, Florida, South to open her own environmental when time allows, traveling. Dakota, and Texas. Her father consulting company and is cur- retired to Fort Worth where she rently an independent consultant attended high school. She gradu- providing environmental permit- ated from Texas A&M University ting services to industry involving with a degree in BioEnvironmental air, water and waste through the Sciences and started working for Texas Commission on Environ- Texas A&M in the Plant Science mental Quality and EPA. Department. She met her hus- They have lived in the Estates of band, John Meskey, while at Shady Hollow since July 2003. Texas A&M. They moved to Vic- When looking for a house, they toria, Texas in 1989 and resided instantly fell in love with the ESH there for 14 years. neighborhood. Once settled into Austin, Monique Monique enjoys walking her dogs, worked as an Environmental Con- establishing and maintaining her Monique Wells Important Projects near the Estates of Shady Hollow

There are a couple of projects planned ages in the Barton Springs contributing near our neighborhood that might make it determined. The project is expected to and recharge zones to protect part of the a little easier and more enjoyable to get take as long as five years and to be paid city's water supply. out and exercise. for with contributions from numerous pub- There is little public access to any of the lic and private entities. The first one is a small scale project but is land, and access is severely restricted on The Hill Country Conservancy believes important for safety for pedestrians and 900 acres because of particularly environ- that city land can be used to form all but cyclists along Brodie Lane. Travis mentally sensitive features. eight miles of the trail. County is planning to build a sidewalk on Just a small portion of Austin's land would the west side of Brodie Lane. The side- "Because of what the city has already be required for the trail, and the conser- walk will run north from Squirrel Hollow to done, it's not a task that seems to me out vancy is working to minimize the contribu- the City of Austin line. The project is of reach," said real estate attorney and tion needed from the city beyond that. scheduled to start in January of 2008. As conservancy President Steve Drenner. Conservancy staff and board members, of now, the City has no plan to complete Many details concerning funding, con- many of whom have considerable real the sidewalk to Slaughter but anyone who struction, maintenance, ownership and estate experience and influence in the has attempted to walk or bike that stretch permitted activities have yet to be deter- business community, are working to close of Brodie Lane hopes that they do! mined, but Austin is supportive of the the gaps between city-owned lands by The second one is a 34-mile public path project, which the conservancy has negotiating recreational easements with would link Kyle, Zilker Park areas and named Walk-for-a-Day. property owners ranging from private look to be planned to run very near the "I think the city is very excited about the individuals to large businesses such as ESH. The November 10, 2007 Austin idea that this massive investment our H.E. Butt Grocery Co. The group hopes American Statesman read “For years, community has made in preserving land to have most of the easements donated. the City of Austin has quietly acquired could actually create this phenomenal The gaps lie primarily around U.S. 290 thousands of acres of open space in trail by using a very small portion of the near Sunset Valley; along MoPac Boule- western Travis and northern Hays coun- land," City Manager Toby Futrell said. vard (Loop 1) on either side of William ties but has offered the public few oppor- "There are lots of things to think about — Cannon Drive; near the intersection of tunities to enjoy them. access to the property, parking, and the MoPac and Slaughter Lane on the north Now, a nonprofit conservation group cost of building and maintaining trails — and south side; and deep into Hays wants to use a small portion of that land but all those logistics aside, it's a way to County near FM 967. as the foundation of a 34-mile trail from maximize the value of the land for our The conservancy plans to seek federal Barton Springs Pool to the city-owned community." grants, state money and private dona- Onion Creek Preserve at FM 150 near Austin owns about 5,800 acres of water- tions to offset the cost of building the trail, Kyle. quality protection land near the proposed and maintenance will not be left to the The exact path and cost have not been trail, land the city purchased and man- cities and counties alone.

Page 6 The Estates of Shady Hollow Important Projects near the Estates of Shady Hollow (continued)

"There will be a large ongoing fund rais- Hays County voters approved $30 million to Austin Parks Foundation Executive ing effort to endow the maintenance of in bonds to buy parks and open space in Director Charlie McCabe.

the trail in perpetuity," said the conser- May. Ford said that the Walk-for-a-Day A narrow trail made of natural surfaces vancy's executive director, George Cofer. project meets the county goals for pro- and built primarily by volunteers can cost "Some public entities will be asked to tecting undeveloped land and granting as little as $6,653 a mile to build and contribute, and we want the private sec- public access and that some of the bond would require minimal maintenance. A tor to contribute. The Hill Country Con- money could be contributed. granite gravel trail accessible to the dis- servancy feels it's completely appropriate Cofer said the design of the trail could abled, like the Lady Bird Lake hike-and- and necessary that individual citizens vary from one spot to another. bike trail, can cost $132,000 to $528,000 and companies that are going to benefit a mile, depending on its width, and re- "I think we all picture the Lady Bird Lake from having this regional trail system quire far more upkeep. hike-and-bike path," Cofer said. "It could contribute to its maintenance. It's just too be identical in some places and very dif- The bridge over or a tunnel under U.S. big a financial burden." ferent in other places. Rural trail systems 290 will cost millions and probably require Hays County is a likely contributor. in America vary from a footpath in the contributions from Austin and the Texas "We're big fans, love the concept and woods to a fairly wide crushed granite Department of Transportation.

fully expect Hays County to be participat- tract that's ADA accessible. Sometime in In addition to providing a new recreational ing in some shape or form in the future," the same trail system, you'd have both of option for Austin outdoors enthusiasts, County Commissioner Karen Ford said. those things." Drenner hopes the trail would also relieve The trail experience promises to vary some of the pressure on the "crown widely regardless of the final design. jewel" of Austin's trail system, the hike- and-bike trail. The general proposed path would include the rugged and secluded trail of the Bar- Town Lake Trail Foundation Executive ton Creek greenbelt, a much more urban Director Susan Rankin isn't sure it will, experience over or under U.S. 290, and but she's excited about the project.

the rolling, grassy savannahs south of the "The wonderful thing about that project is, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. It it will really give people another alterna- would cross over half a dozen creeks, tive way to get out and enjoy nature and including Barton Creek, Slaughter Creek recreate and be fit," she said. "I think time and Onion Creek. will tell whether it will or will not decrease The conservancy has no estimates for the usage of the Lady Bird Lake trail. I how much it would cost to build and main- really think there is so much demand and tain the trail. need to have good trails in Austin. We just do not have enough." kmor- The costs depend on design, according [email protected]; 445-3641

22nd Annual Jingle Bell 5K benefiting MADD December 16, 2007 RunTex Support MADD and 2,000 of its closest followers for the 22nd Annual Jingle Bell 5K. This certified 5K and Kids' K run / walk provides an exciting and unique holiday experience great for the veteran runner or anyone new to the sport. Participants will enjoy live music, re- freshments, kids' games, photographs with Santa, costume contests, a wellness fair, and more! All Jingle Bell 5K activities are included in the registration fee, and you will also receive a long-sleeved t-shirt for those chilly running days. Chip-timing is also provided for participants.

Page 7 The Estates of Shady Hollow LCRA Power Lines As of this printing, the LCRA and City of Austin have not finalized the exact route of the proposed lines. They are conducting a study due to the geological make-up of the area. The BOD directors is monitoring the outcome of those discussions. The BOD received questions from homeowners about the physical characteristics of the poles and although we do not know, they may resemble these: Aqua Texas Rate Case Legislative Items

An in-depth history and update was provided by Victoria Harkins at the ESHHOA Annual Meeting on October 18, 2007. Here are the highlights: • 03/2002 case started; preliminary hearing had 100+ HOAs represented. The HOAs organized into regions. SW Region represents ~900 homes, SE Region represents ~1600 homes.

• TCEQ was short a commissioner. When the issue is on the TCEQ agenda, the SE Region will bring buses of homeowners. We will want to represent ourselves as well. • There are three tests to group water systems as “substantially similar.” • Rate case legal surcharge was originally approved for 60 months and should have ceased in February 2007. It still appears on our bills. The governor has now questioned the TCEQ as to why they have not asked Aqua Texas about the surcharge. • The third TCEQ Commissioner has now been appointed and we estimate our case may make the TCEQ agenda early 2008.

Thank you and Congratulations! The ESHHOA would like to thank Bob Thonhoff for his years of service to the Board of Directors and the Association. Bob is currently the HOA President but decided not to accept the nomination for another term on the board. We would also like to thank Dyan Tullia for stepping into a vacated spot on the Board and serving for 2007. At the annual meeting, two new members were elected to the Board of Directors for 2008-2009. Thank you to all the members that were willing to serve the community. Dyan Tullia and Dwayne Dietrich were elected and will begin their two year terms in January. John Anderson has served the Estates of Shady Hollow Homeowners’ Association in a variety of capacities for many years. Most recently, John acted as the Associations webmaster. In this capacity, John maintained our website, www.eshhoa.org. This last summer John made the decision to leave the neighborhood and give up his duties. We want thank John for his work on behalf of the neighborhood. April Schweigert and Warren Grobman have agreed to take over the website and the HOA thanks them for their gener- osity with their time and effort. Kelly Rath and E.T. Tullia have served on the Architectural Control Committee for the past two years and the BOD would like to thank these guys for their effort and work on that committee.

Page 8 The Estates of Shady Hollow Austin Activities

http://www.austinrunners.org/ List of Events • Ongoing: 2007-2008 Runtex Distance Challenge Austin WebLink: www.runtexdistancechallenge.com • Dec 02: Brown Santa 5k Austin WebLink: www.tcsheriff.org/brownsanta5k • Dec 02: ARC Decker 20K, Relay, DoubleDecker Austin WebLink: decker.austinrunners.org • Jan 01: Resolution Run Round Rock Mandy Lancaster, [email protected] WebLink: www.resolutionrun2008.com • Jan 06: ARA Run Hard Live Easy 30k Austin WebLink: www.ara30k.com • Jan 27: 3M Half Marathon & Relay Austin WebLink: solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/HalfMarathon/Home • Feb 17: AT&T Austin Marathon & Half Marathon Austin WebLink: www.attaustinmarathon.com/cms • Mar 01: UTSA Diploma Dash 5k UTSA San Antonio Jane Burton 210/458-4133 WebLink: www.utsa.edu/alumni/dipdash • Mar 15: ARC 31st Annual Daisy 5k Austin WebLink: daisy.austinrunners.org

Pilobolus Paramount Theatre February 7, 2008 THEATRE New American Talent/Dance Esther's Follies Ballet Austin Esther's Follies http://www.nowplayingaustin.com/ February 14-February 17, 2008 January 1-December 31, 2007 The Souls of Our Feet II The Santaland Diaries Featured events listed, many more Zachary Scott Theatre November 23, 2007-January 6, 2008 events found on the website! Tapestry Dance Company March 7-March 9, 2008 La Pastorela ART Spring Production Austin Latino Theater Alliance Ballet East Dance Company November 29-December 15, 2007 Roy Lichtenstein Prints, 1956-97 April 3-April 6, 2008 Thom Pain (Based on Nothing) Austin Museum of Art Hyde Park Theatre November 17, 2007-February 3, 2008 Cult of Color: Call to Color Ballet Austin November 29-December 22, 2007 Mike's World: Michael Smith and April 3-April 13, 2008 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Joshua White Dead Blanton Museum of Art Don Quixote The City Theatre Company September 11-December 30, 2007 Ballet Austin December 6-December 23, 2007 May 9-May 11, 2008 Evan Hecox 4 Walls Fine Art MUSIC EVENTS November 10, 2007-January 5, 2008 Embracing Chaos The 12th Annual Rockin' Christmas Party Young Latino Artists (YLA) Hillevi Baar and Steve Wiman Zachary Scott Theatre D Berman Gallery November 23-December 30, 2007 Mexic-Arte Museum November 29, 2007-January 12, 2008 September 14, 2007-February 23, 2008 Circle of Light: A Multicultural Pattern Pattern Pattern Holiday Celebration Laguna Gloria Grounded Women and Their Work Creative Opportunity Orchestra Austin Museum of Art October 3, 2007-September 27, 2009 November 29-December 22, 2007 Austin December 15, 2007 Trail of Lights Group Show - Alice in Wonderland Austin Parks and Recreation Wally Workman Gallery Plaid Tidings December 10-December 23, 2007 December 8, 2007-January 6 Zachary Scott Theatre 2007 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Double Vision November 29-December 30, Davis Gallery 2007 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar December 8, 2007-January 5, 2008 Jose Feliciano December 14-December 24, 2007 One World Theatre - Hartt and First Night Austin 2008 DANCE Soul Productions First Night Austin December 31, 2007 The Nutcracker December 16, 2007 Concert of Christmas Classics FronteraFest 2008 Ballet Austin Hyde Park Theatre December 1-December 23, 2007 Austin Girls' Choir December 16, 2007 January 15-February 16, 2008 Butoh Dancers Mari Akira and The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion Ellen Bartel Trail of Lights Paramount Theatre Austin Figurative Gallery EmilyAnn Theatre May 3, 2008 December 15, 2007 November 24, 2007-January 1, 2008

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For Sale: Trombone in good condition including gold plated mouthpiece plus most of the supplies needed for an in- If you are interested in advertising coming 6th grader. $200. Call Sue 282 in this section of the newsletter, -7141 please see page 7 for information.

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Work Continues on COA Land along ESH Western Boundary The City of Austin’s barbed wire fence will be replaced along the boundary in the coming months. In some places the old fence was off the property line by a few inches to a few feet. Typically neighbors have established their fences along the correct boundary. The replacement fence will be placed as close as possible to the property line.

The cedar thinning project being conducted on the City’s property behind Lost Oasis Hollow is ongoing and may last approximately six to eight more weeks.

Volume I, Issue 2 Page 10 ESHHOA 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS We are on the web! www.eshhoa.org Bob Thonhoff—President [email protected] 282.4480 Monique Wells—Vice President [email protected] 292-4314 Christie Rath—Secretary [email protected] 280-1497 Russell Bach—Treasurer [email protected] 280-0684 Dyan Tullia—Member at Large [email protected] 282-4686 Architectural Control Committee [email protected] ESH Property Manager Carl Gamble c/o Goodwin Management The Estates of Shady Hollow 11149 Research Boulevard Welcomes New Residents! Austin, Texas 78759-5227 Phone: 512.502.7535 Garner Stoll Michael Mock Fax: 512-346-4875 12205 Edwards Hollow Run 3305 Barker Hollow Pass Email: [email protected]

Jeffrey and Maya Pegalis Barry and Anita Diane Chaffin 3803 Lost Cavern Cove 11901 Corner Brook Pass

James and Jill Stewart Joel Martin Your Homeowners’ Association is 12000 Edwards Hollow Run 3606 Green Emerald Terrace always in need of the residents’ time and talent! If you would David and Kimberly Edwards Pleasant Family like to contribute to our 12508 Bear Den Cove 3705 Ebony Hollow Pass newsletter by writing an article, Steve and Shannon Gosewehr please contact Christie Rath, 3701 Ebony Hollow Cove BOD Secretary. Phone# 280-1497 or [email protected]

Fall Crossword Crossword puzzles provided by BestCrosswords.com (www.bestcrosswords.com) - used with permission. Solution will be e-mailed to the ESHHOA distribution list on 12/31/2007

Across 1- Russian country house; 6- Problem with L.A.; 10- Mat- ter for Holmes; 14- Cruise stops; 15- Superfuse; 16- Earthen pot; 17- Between, old-style; 18- Got up; 19- Ex- clamation to express sorrow; 20- Light brown color, common to pale sunworshippers; 21- Restore to a unified state; 24- Continuing; 26- Rushes; 27- Find the sum of; 28- Subway turner; 30- Mother-of-pearl; 33- Look happy; 34- Small low island; 37- Coloured part of the eye; 38- Eccentric; 39- Trademark; 40- Night spot; 41- Dull yellow- ish brown; 42- Despised; 43- Weeping; 44- Microwave; 45- Flirting man; 48- The act of twisting; 52- Accepted meaning of a word; 55- Regret; 56- Stuff; 57- Oven used to dry hops; 58- Overjoy; 60- Thick cord; 61- Russian range; 62- Located; 63- Singles; 64- Small pond, basic; 65- Prophets; Down 1- As before; 2- Dam extending across the Nile; 3- Ad- here closely; 4- Jinx; 5- Straddling; 6- Small branch; 7- Earth's satellite; 8- Expel; 9- Ravenously; 10- Unrefined; 11- God of Islam; 12- Roofing stone; 13- Relaxes; 22- Conclusion; 23- Strong wind; 25- Crew needs; 28- Hazy; 29- Polynesian carved image; 30- Penpoint; 31- Exist; 32- El___ (Spanish hero); 33- Rise sharply, as a bird would; 34- Portable bed; 35- Word that can succeed old, ice and bronze; 36- 10th letter of the Hebrew alphabet; 38- Capi- tal of the Sudan; 39- Drinks (as a cat); 41- Retain; 42- Working gear of a draft animal; 43- Short essays; 44- Animal park; 45- Start of something big?; 46- Segment of the body of an arthropod; 47- Land's end?; 48- Name; 49- Angry; 50- External; 51- Food and water; 53- River in central Switzerland; 54- Former Russian ruler; 59- False- hood

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