November 2011 Pecan Press
The Hyde Park November Neighborhood E P A R Y D K Meeting Association H . When: 7:00 p.m. Pecan Monday, November 7, 2011 Where: Trinity United Methodist Church 4001 Speedway Note: HPNA general meetings usually take place on the first Monday of each month. HPNA General Meeting th Press Agenda for Nov 7 November, 2011 • National Register District Neighborhood • Vol. 37, No. 11 David Connor will present Hyde Park treasures found from the th Williams/Mansbendel house 37 Annual Fire Station Festival 43rd and Duval redevelopment discussion presented by Karen n the afternoon of October 23rd children, adults and McGraw and Bick Brown Opets, many in wonderful costumes, gathered in Shipe Short term rentals discussion Park for the parade to Fire Station #9. presented by Morris Anderson and Blake Tollett David Conner, Livestrong Austin Marathon and Michael Nill and I Half Marathon - route through Hyde carried the HPNA Park presented by Ari Witkin banner at the front of Crime and Safety update the parade. Dorothy Richter greeted the pa- rade as it arrived at Holiday Party! the fire station. I in- ark your troduced the new officers for the year Mcalendar for and thanked the vol- the Hyde Park unteers, but I should Holidays Party at the thank them here as home of Charlotte Herzele, well: this wonderful event came about due Sunday, December 18th at to the great work of 3916 Avenue H, from 6:00 Deaton Bednar, Linda The Parade gets underway for the 37th Annual Fire Station to 7:30 p.m. Details soon to van Bavel, Lynne Hohl- Festival - photo by Liz Lock follow. feld, Sarah Brooks, Gabi and Hyde Park Bar and Grill and Snyder, Kelly Schaub, Carol Jack- Wheatsville provided food. We set son, Paula Rhodes, Joan Yamini, a new record for attendance - 712! Mary La Touf, Jackson Brooks and This year we decided to try Robin Silberling. Joan Yamini an- displaying awards visually rather nounced the winners of the adult, than announcing each one because child and pet costume contests. La we had so many that it would have Strada performed wonderful mu- really impacted the flow of the sic while some children and adults event to announce each one. November Issue danced. Other children played The award-winners: Highlights and adults talked and ate. Rep. El- • The Richter award: John Paul liott Naishtat, Councilmember Bill Moore and Catherine Moore. A letter: Advocating Single Mem- Spelman and Constable Bruce El- • Bridge-builder awards: Lorre ber Districts, see pg. 8 fant attended. Jacqueline Galvan Weidlich, Carolyn Grimes, read a letter Congressman Doggett Former HPNA President Avis Da- Kevin Heyburn, Joe Bedell sent for the occasion. Walgreens vis has passed away, see pg. 10 • Service awards for research: sent us numerous volunteers, Wanda Penn, John Paul Moore Grande Communications provid- and Doris Coward ed tents and assisted with funding, Continued on page 5 From the President’s Desk: big thanks to everyone who participated in our elections! I appreciate the opportunity to Aserve for another year. It looks like in the coming year we will again need to stay on top of multiple ongoing issues that are important to our neighborhood. I am confident that our team of newly-elected and continuing officers and steering committee members will allow us to do so. The city will begin the process And there is an online tool Another important city of adopting the Imagine Austin (which had some bugs initially but conversation that we need to comprehensive plan shortly, hopefully will be fully functional by participate in is the Airport but there are still opportunities the time you read this) for discussion Boulevard Redevelopment Initiative. to improve the plan before it is of how to improve the plan We learned in September that the adopted. The plan is available at from the initial draft at
Page — November, 2011 — Pecan Press Obviously the area between by the time you read this we will Finally, this year has been very Caswell and Airport contains many have one. Doris Coward has agreed hard on our city’s plants. In late blocks of existing single family to serve on that group if we are September a large limb fell from homes. While designating that area given a seat on it. Meeting agendas one of the trees at Shipe Park and as a residential transition zone will for the Airport Boulevard Advisory damaged a bench. This reminded not force anyone to allow his or her Group are posted at
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Name ______Phone ______All memberships expire on September 30th of each year. Address ______ I wish to be notified via email of HPNA meetings and events. Bring to an HPNA Membership in HPNA is open to all residents aged 18 years or older who reside Email ______meeting, or send to: within the boundaries of Hyde Park or Dues (per person) within 300 feet of the designated HPNA Membership boundaries. Standard - $5/year Senior Citizen- $1/year P.O. Box 49427 New Member Renewing Member Austin, Texas 78765 New members, and members who lapse in dues for over six months, are eligible to Payment: Check Cash Date ______vote at HPNA meetings 30 days after Make checks payable to HPNA. receipt of dues. All memberships expire on September 30th of each year. We Welcome Your Submissions to Pecan Press Send in your articles, letters, and photos (but not your *Send your poems to: poetry*) by the 15th of each month to: Charlotte Herzele Editor, Pecan Press
Pecan Press — November, 2011 — Page The Sound of One Branch Falling ednesday, September 28th, about 10 Wminutes before 7 o’clock my family and I were at Shipe park.
The kids frolic in the “pre-fallen” arms of a heritage oak. Photo by G. Wouter Habraken, The kids (5 and 7) had just climbed in the center of the giant oak tree next to the bathrooms and we were taking pictures when we heard a very loud noise, much like a gunshot. There was panic, we ran, and then a huge branch of the tree came crashing down right at the spot where my wife Chandra had been standing just seconds before. It crushed the bench in front of the baby swings and shattered, but no one was hurt.
Moments later: fortunately nobody was standing here. Photo by George Wyche On inspection, this branch had been damaged and had rotted through a good way. No doubt the drought was the final straw. The Austin parks crew was there the next morning to cut up the branch. — G. Wouter Habraken
Page — November, 2011 — Pecan Press Fire Station Festival... …cont’d from page 1 • Service awards - crime and safety: Heather Free- man, Teresa Griffin, George Wyche, Charlotte Herzele • Service awards - Homes Tour: David Conner, John Williams, Catherine Moore, Deaton Bednar, Carolyn Grimes • Service awards - membership: Jim Genevro and Eileen Genevro • Service awards- Shipe Park: Adam Wilson, Al- ison Young, Rhonda Baird, Philip Baird, Mark Fishman • Service awards- Pecan Press: Sarah Sitton, George Wyche and Wanda Penn • Service award- longtime service: Grant Thomas Thanks again everyone for helping to make this year’s festival a record-setting success. M ART IN HOUSE DESIGNS
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Pecan Press — November, 2011 — Page HPNA General Meeting Minutes for October 3, 2011 resident Lisa Harris called the meeting to Porder at 7:10pm. The first item of business was a vote on the reso- lution to amend the HPNA bylaws regarding limits to the number of consecutive terms served by Steer- ing Committee members elected at large. The bylaws would now state: “The voting members elected at large may be reelected; however, a voting member PETEREED elected at large shall not serve in excess of two con- secutive full two-year terms. The two consecutive two-year term limitation for voting members elected Hyde Park Handyman at large shall not prevent the election of such persons Big or Small, We Do it All from further service as a voting member of the steer- ing committee after an absence from that committee Free Estimates for two or more years.” As instituting these term 20 Years Experience (512) 736-6539 limits would be effective immediately, the terms of at-large members Dorothy Richter and Wanda Penn would expire. Lorre Weidlich and John Paul Moore brought up the possibility of tabling this agenda item until after the vote on the HPNA officer slate, but ulti- mately the vote was called and passed 24 – 3. The second item of business was a vote on the 2011-2012 HPNA Officer Slate. As members of the Nominating Committee, Carolyn Grimes and Cynthia Lyon introduced the slate of officers. Lorre Weidlich and Dorothy Richter were both nominated from the floor, both for the position of Co-Vice President. Given these nominations, the final slate put to a vote was: • President – Lisa Harris eader ture l s of th • Co-Vice President – John Williams, Lorre Wei- e fu e c th re dlich, and Dorothy Richter g at n iv • Co-Treasurer – I Jay Aarons and Lynn Hohlfeld ti e a c • Co-Secretary – Ashley Schweickart and Claire c l u a deYoung s d s E The slate passed 33 – 0. Separately, Dorothy Rich- ter was also nominated from the floor for a newly created position of Steering Committee Member for College Prep, Fine Arts Life. A vote was called to bring this position to the Come to our Grand Opening Oct 14, 6pm! HPNA Steering Committee for their approval and www.griffinschool.org passed 24 – 0. The third item of business was a presentation by Roscoe Overton regarding an idea of city council re- districting. The Department of Justice has stated that the City can rearrange the election process but cannot reduce the possibility of minority populations being able to elect a representative. The Austin Center for Peace and Justice is proposing to revise the election process from at-large to single member districts us- ing the “8-4-1” Single District Model. Karen McGraw asked if the Center was proposing staggered terms and Mr. Overton stated that the 2011 Charter Review Committee has been asked by City Council to take up Continued on following page
Page — November, 2011 — Pecan Press that issue (HP resident Susan Moffatt is on this Com- mittee). Lisa Harris mentioned that at the next ANC meeting, which is open to the public, they will be looking at the five different redistricting models being proposed. The final item on the agenda was an update on crime and safety. It was discussed that Tommy Kel- ly’s trial hearing was pushed to October 24th at 9am. Tommy Kelly was remains incarcerated as he awaits the trial hearing. Additional updates discussed included: • National Night Out scheduled for, October 4th from 7 – 8:15pm, Blue Whale Moving Company will provide pizza • Fire Station Festival scheduled for October 23rd at 3:30pm • Griffin School Grand Opening scheduled for Octo- ber 14th at 6-8pm, 5001 Evans Avenue, Austin, TX (Old Trinity Methodist Church) • Lisa Harris will be meeting the Parks Department on possibility of HP neighbors taking turns wa- tering trees in Shipe Park to avoid issue of falling limbs due to drought • The Draft of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan is now available at
Pecan Press — November, 2011 — Page PIANO LESSONS ANGELO LEMBESIS Letters Dept. EDUCATOR, PERFORMER, COMPOSER Advocating SIngle Member Districts The 8-4-1 Single District Model Structure: • M.M. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS 8 Districts elect one council member per district • TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE TEACHING • CLOSE TO BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY 2 Council members elected at-large in District A (East) 2 Council membersCity of elected Austin at-large Single in District Member B (West) District Proposal 1 The Mayor elected at-large (Total8 City) District Scenario
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Pecan Press — November, 2011 — Page Avis Jane Davis & HPNA 10 November 1947 — 30 September 2011 vis Davis was the first three-time president of AHPNA serving in the mid to late 1980s. She passed away Sept. 30th after a long battle with can- cer. Services were held on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church located at the corner of MoPac and Northland Dr. The family’s 22 years in the Hyde Park neighborhood (from 1977-99) and relationships with neighbors were meaningful. Avis and Don Davis purchased the historic Queen Anne-styled Oli- phant House (1894) at 3900 Avenue C early in 1977. Having moved in 1971 to Austin from the University of Illi- nois at Champaign-Urbana, where they met in graduate school, they lived in two other places in Austin before settling in Hyde Park. In the mid-1970s, Don and Avis were looking for a place in walking distance of UT and large enough for a growing family and students who would live with them. When looking around with her mother, Avis spotted this house and learned that it had been on the market for some time. It was, in her words, her “dream house.” As Don and Avis soon learned, the two and a half sto- ry house had become something of an icon for the Hyde Park neighborhood. According to longtime resident Dor- othy Richter, when it was threatened with destruction in fall of 1974, the situation became the catalyst that ulti- mately led to the establishment of the HPNA. Thus it was natural for the new owners to participate in the Associa- tion out of gratitude and civic responsibility. Though they both attended monthly meetings and held leadership po- sitions, Avis became deeply involved. She saw that her role as a “stay at home mom” provided her with the time to devote to community issues, including attending day- time City Council and other meetings. The house was on the Homes Tour several times in following decades, and in 1984, Avis chaired the Father’s Day weekend event, the 8th Homes Tour. Throughout the 1980s, Avis and the fam- ily enjoyed attending neighborhood Christmas parties at the Elisabet Ney Museum and the annual Hyde Park Fire Station Festival. Avis was elected President of HPNA in 1987 and served during three critical years for the neighborhood and the Association. The 1980s saw a demolition and building spurt by Hyde Park Baptist Church that threat- ened to destroy the integrity of the neighborhood. The building out of the Church’s basic block and beyond, the addition of a multistory parking garage, the moving of the Woodburn House (from the corner of Avenue F and 40th Street to the current location at Avenue D and 44th Streets), and construction of several blacktopped parking lots. All were demoralizing to neighbors concerned about historic preservation and neighborhood cohesiveness. The Association agreed to certain zoning changes, hoping Continued on following page
Page 10 — November, 2011 — Pecan Press that they would be sufficient to sate the church’s appetite, called by some “the edifice complex,” but to no avail. As Hyde Park Resident & Neighborhood Realtor positions hardened, some creative communication moves developed. ABOR, REALTOR® Avis and Don remember the spring of 1989 when Jeff Baker 512 619-7421 Former State Licensed Appraiser Also check out jeffbakerart.biz challenging flyers were left on cars around the church and handed to attendees when entering or leaving church. Neighbors also picketed outside the sanctuary hoping that this might deter visitors and others so that the church’s leaders would enter into more than a one- sided dialogue with HPNA over the building process. Perhaps a climax of these events occurred when Es- ther’s Follies conducted a “morality play” on the steps of the HPBC sanctuary between services. The next day the church administration signaled a desire to talk and even- tually a new process was designed to resolve outstanding issues between the Church and HPNA. During this time- frame, Hyde Park residents spent many hours in the basement of the old City Council chambers at one partic- ular table. They spent so much time there that the table eventually became known as the “HPNA table.” HPNA responded to these events to maintain the importance of historic structures by applying for the establishment of a National Historic Register District dur- ing Avis’ tenure as president. The U.S. Department of the Stanberry Associates Interior approved the application in August, 1990. [email protected] REALTORS ® One neighbor, Wanda Penn, remembers a “typical Avis” incident during the family’s years in Hyde Park. In partnership with solesforsouls, I will be donating 200 pairs Avis met Wanda out walking in the neighborhood and of shoes for those in need with each real estate transaction. told her that Fresh Plus was having a great sale on green Check out soles4souls.org to see how you can get involved! beans. Avis handed Wanda some money so that Wan- da could make her way up to the grocery store. This sort of neighborly interaction was one that Avis enjoyed and Wanda and others want to see continued. Finding satisfaction in leading community groups, in the 1990s Avis joined the Friends of the Austin Pub- lic Library and became active in the annual book sale at Palmer Auditorium. She served as President of the group from 1994-1997, using her HPNA experience to protest li- brary cuts in the city budget. She also enjoyed immensely her work at Logos Book- store, helping people find just the right book for their various needs. Meanwhile, in late fall of 1995 Avis was diagnosed with three kinds of cancer and underwent seri- ous surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, etc. immediately and in following years. The cancer seemed in remission at times, and she continued her enthusiasm for reading and books. For the past decade or so she was librarian at Cov- enant Presbyterian Church, a position she dearly loved. Avis and Don lived in Hyde Park until the summer of 1999 when they moved to a smaller house on Harris Av- enue, east of Duval?nearer to Robert E. Lee Elementary School which their three children (Luci, Sam, and Car- oline) attended. When ovarian cancer reasserted itself in 2009, Avis underwent the standard treatments local- ly and study trials at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center?none of which proved effective. She had a peaceful passage at home with family bedside. — Luci Davis
Pecan Press — November, 2011 — Page 11 Letters Dept. FYI — a courtesy copy for Hyde Park To: Board of Adjustment c/o Susan Walker Planning and Development Review Re: Case 2011-000106 BA Dear Board Members: I am writing to inform you that on September 12, 2011, the Steering Committee of Hyde Park Neighborhood Association voted to support David Triche’s application for a variance. A previous owner of 3803 Duval violated city code in several ways. When he became the owner Mr. Triche began remedying those violations. He would like to come into compliance with regard to parking, but with the existing improvements he cannot do that and remain in compliance with regard to impervious cover. The amount of impervious cover he is asking to be permitted to add is modest and the benefit to neighbors of him coming into compliance on parking and moving the parking for the property onto the property is considerable. For that reason the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association Steering Committee voted unanimously to support his request for a variance. — Lisa J. Harris President, Hyde Park Neighborhood Association
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Pecan Press — November, 2011 — Page 13 Pecan Press Word Find 3 Pecan Press Word Find 3 Pecan“All Around Press Austin” Word by Findder Brat 3 GAPMADRELLIMMOTC“All“All Around Around Austin”Austin” byby der der Brat Brat GAPMADRELLIMMOTCONCEKALDRIBYDALOGAPMADRELLIMMOTC ONCEKALDRIBYDALOVTINCXSTEVIERAYNONCEKALDRIBYDALO VTINCXSTEVIERAYNEHYKRACKBANDMINGVTINCXSTEVIERAYN EHYKRACKBANDMINGRETIRENODAMASHEREHYKRACKBANDMING RETIRENODAMASHERNCRRZENSINRAGSVERETIRENODAMASHER NCRRZENSINRAGSVE NCRRZENSINRAGSVEOAEJENHNTROUTEES OAEJENHNTROUTEES OAEJENHNTROUTEESRPBSEKOTOROWPVRS RPBSEKOTOROWPVRSRPBSEKOTOROWPVRS SIILATCDUREUSEMASIILATCDUREUSEMA SIILATCDUREUSEMA ATLASRAAOLLEWNNVATLASRAAOLLEWNNV ATLASRAAOLLEWNNV ROGUERCBBANOTTAEROGUERCBBANOTTAE ROGUERCBBANOTTAEDLABORRHDYTINYHNDLABORRHDYTINYHN DLABORRHDYTINYHNIDOLEAPAAENUTTGUIDOLEAPAAENUTTGU IDOLEAPAAENUTTGUNOONCRUDHVANERUENOONCRUDHVANERUE NOONCRUDHVANERUEICESIGHTEXEGEIANICESIGHTEXEGEIAN ICESIGHTEXEGEIANANNRICHARDSZIPVMANNRICHARDSZIPVM ANNRICHARDSZIPVMClues:Clues: [#[# inin parentheses is is # # letters letters in in answer answer words] words] 1. Part of it is The Drag. (9) 1. Part of it is The Drag. (9) Clues:2. Formed [# in parenthesesby Longhorn isDam # letters (4,4,4) in answer words] 1.2. Part3. Formed Forms of it Lake isby The Longhorn Austin. Drag. (3,6,3) (9) Dam (4,4,4) 2.3. Formed4. Forms Crosses byLake the Longhorn bridgeAustin. named (3,6,3)Dam for (4,4,4) a Governor. (8,6) 3.4. Forms5. Crosses A main Lake boulevardthe Austin. bridge running named(3,6,3) north for a andGovernor. south. (5) (8,6) 4.5. Crosses6. A In main here, the boulevard looking bridge straight named running up, for northyou a Governor. might and south.wonder, (8,6) (5) ‘What 5.6. A In maindoes here, boulevardXASTE looking spell?’ straightrunning up, north you and might south. wonder, (5) ‘What 6. In7. Adoeshere, big XASTE namelooking on spell?’19straightth Street? up, (6, you 6, 4)might wonder, ‘What 7.8. A Dorothy big name Ann on Willis 19th Street?makes it (6, big 6, in 4) 6. (3,8) does XASTE spell?’ st 7.8. A9. Dorothy bigLed nameworkers Ann on and Willis19th ended Street? makes up (6,on it 16,big Street?4) in 6. (3,8)(5,6) 9.10. Led Sometimes workers theand big ended orange up oneon 1onst Street?campus. (5,6) (3,5) 8. Dorothy11. “The” Ann place Willis where makes you can it getbig really in 6. high(3,8) in town. (9) 9.10. Led Sometimes workers and the ended big orange up on one 1st Street?on campus. (5,6) (3,5) 11.12. “The” Runs underplace 4where roads youin town. can (8)get really high in town. (9) omen wned and perated 10.13. Sometimes Building that the wasbig Austin’sorange onefirst onskyscraper. campus. (11) (3,5) W O O 12. Runs under 4 roads in town. (8) 11.14. “The” Mount place supporting where youCovert can Park. get really(7) high in town. (9) Commercial and Residential 12.13.15. Runs Building Sixth under Street that 4 ofroads was yore. Austin’sin (5,6) town. first(8) skyscraper. (11) 13.14.16. Building Mount and 17. supporting thatHe’s washonored Austin’s Covert in bronze firstPark. byskyscraper. (7) the lake. (6,3) (11) Great Quality and Affordable 14.15.17. Mount Sixth see above. supportingStreet (7) of yore. Covert (5,6) Park. (7) 16. and 17. He’s honored in bronze by the lake. (6,3) Excellent Customer Service 15.18. Sixth Namesake Street of bridgeyore. (5,6)on 360. (11) 16.17.19. and see Goddess 17. above. He’s of (7) honoredthe Capitol. in (7)bronze by the lake. (6,3) ECO-friendly And Fully Insured 17.18.20. see Namesake Mugshots above. (7) onof thebridge wall on in #6?360. (9) (11) 18.19. Namesake Goddess ofof thebridge Capitol. on 360. (7) (11) 19.20. Goddess Mugshots of onthe theCapitol. wall in (7) #6? (9) 444-1954 20. Mugshots on Hintsthe wall on inpage #6? 22 (9) www.GWYNDOWS.com
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Pecan Press — November, 2011 — Page 15 100 Year Anniversary Party at Adams House Bed & Breakfast n October 16, 2011 Adams House Omanagers Liz Lock and Eric C. Hughes along with proprietor Sidney Lock had a party to celebrate the property turning 100 years old. In attendance were some of the actual descendants of the Adams family including Tom Adams, grandson of W.T. Adams, who has provided many photos of their family, the house, and historical Cromack Estate documentation to the B&B. This event was 4016 Duval Street a great opportunity to thank family, friends, and neighbors who have helped make Adams Celeste and Bert Cromack were leaders in the House B&B what it is today. Hyde Park neighborhood for many years. Before The Adams House Bed and Breakfast, located she went to work for the City, Celeste served as in historic Hyde Park in Austin, was built in 1911. president of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Originally the home was built as a single-story L- Association. They were always seen on the annual shaped bungalow with wraparound porches. The homes tours, usually dressed in vintage costumes property was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Adams and always serving as gracious docents. T h e i r in 1922 and elevated to a two-story colonial revival passing is a loss for the neighborhood and their home in 1931. many friends here. After 1955, the house was sold several times and was eventually turned into four apartments that were Now the Cromack home is available for sale. occupied by renters for over 30 years. The house A sturdy 1928 vintage bungalow, it is a Hyde Park was renovated by a historic preservation architect classic that retains its original character and and purchased by John and Sidney Lock in 1997 who craftsman-style details. The electrical, plumbing converted the property into a Bed and Breakfast. In and HVAC systems were updated about 15 years that year the Heritage Society of Austin gave Adams ago, when a new metal roof was also installed, but House an award for historic preservation. Adams the house needs additional work. House was also granted Austin’s Historic Landmark status in October 2010. Liz Lock and her husband Eric C. Hughes took According to the tax records, the house has over management duties of Adams House in August 1844sf of heated and cooled space. The living of 2010. They have had a successful first year as room is spacious and has a wood-burning innkeepers and they are looking forward to greeting fireplace. The dining room is also large and the new guests who leave as friends. kitchen has a breakfast nook and walk-in pantry. Thank you for all of your love and support over There are two bedrooms and a bath downstairs and the years! two bedrooms upstairs. — Liz Lock Sidney Lock The 60 x 135 foot lot has a very convenient Eric C. Hughes rear entry from the alley at the end of 41st Street and is shaded by large trees. As of this publication deadline, the price has not been set.
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Pecan Press — November, 2011 — Page 17 tammy younG, realtor ® New Educational & HyDe ParK neiGHBor Opportunities have grudgingly come to accept the poetic no- Ition that the only true constant in our lives is change. In May Sri Atmananda Memorial School, located on the grounds of the Perry Estate at 41st and Red River, closed its doors. These were the doors that had worn the joyful, abstract mud and chalk decorations of the children who passed through them into a community of learners un- like any other in Austin. Many children in our city, my two sons included, re- ceived incalculable gifts of true self-discovery, confidence in themselves and in what they are capable of imagining, Home marKetinG & Buyer rePresentation solving, and learning thanks to the teachers at this school and their approach to education. Members of this close innovative, results-FocuseD community, teachers, children, parents, and friends of the exemPlary customer service school came to understand that the sale of the school’s unique and lovely property that had been a second home to us was indeed an ending but not necessarily a finite one. With the generous cooperation of the new owners, a group of very talented teachers from Sri Atmananda opened the Progress School, now operating on the lower [email protected] grounds, with a similar progressive approach to educa- 512.695.6940 tion. The building that once housed the Griffin School has reemerged as the Waller Creek School Building. Inside, stu- dents and adults from the neighborhood and the city will be able to engage in a variety of learning opportunities. COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Bronze Doors Academy, developed and run by a for- mer Sri Atmananda parent, is educating students using ARE ALL ABOUT innovative, hands-on methods, and Socratic inquiry in its full-time, or part-time option for homeschoolers. My THE ESSAYS younger son, who had doubted liking any school after be- “The essay is the life support system of the ing at Sri Atmananda, is now raving about his Creative application. The essay is the applicant’s Writing and Stop Motion Animation classes there. opportunity to breathe some life into the I have joined with two partners to open Freestyle Language Center in this new space to reach out to adults folder, to remind the reader that all of those wishing to learn a second language. Freestyle has gener- numbers and letter grades and adjectives and al and specialized classes, drop-in conversation practice, test scores and lists of activities represent, and organizes social events to give students an opportu- for better or worse, yet another and different nity to gain fluency in informal settings. Our first offering person out there.” Fred A. Hargadon, Dean for the community is a free Friday night film series. French and Spanish-language foreign films, all subti- of Admissions, Princeton University tled, will be shown in the building’s theatre which is part of the original structure that includes an acoustical wood ~ I teach creative essay writing ~ ceiling worth a look in and of itself. Also operating in the ~ As they learn, they complete newly configured space are two language programs for their applications ~ children: Chinese with Meggie, with courses for adults as well, and Olas Spanish Immersion for Kids. Initial conference is gratis and time Perhaps the poets had most of it correct. Yet while is short for app deadlines change is indeed constant in our lives, taking the best of what was, holding on to the relationships that helped to Please call or email sustain it, and imagining new possibilities together, tells us that constant too are the bonds of community. David Rowland Ellis 512-632-1616 — Margaret Dunaway
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Pecan Press — November, 2011 — Page 19 Giant Ragweed: Not Food for Gods moremore mbrosia trifida is the name of the plant that thanthan green: green: Aaround here we call giant ragweed or just rag- weed. Some folks have unprintable names for this plant that grows profusely and is a prolific pollen pro- blue ducer. The genus name, Ambrosia, derives from the blue same Greek root word that gives us the name for the food of the gods in mythology. The plant was not giv- greengreen en this name because it is especially tasty, but rather Be ready: one inch of rain on a because it is extremely hardy; the root word means 2,000 sq. ft. roof yields about 1250 gallons immortal. The species name refers to the leaves that usually have three lobes – trifid. Austin rainwater harvesting rebate Under optimal conditions repays up to 50%, up to $5,000 the plant can grow to over 10 Reuse up to 400 gallons of grey feet in height. Starting in late water per day to irrigate summer the plants can start Save 25-75% of total water costs producing numerous small and rather nondescript clus- ters of flowers that release large amounts of pollen into the air, engineering and subsequently up your nose. Residential and commercial Many people are allergic to water reuse and rainwater solutions chemicals associated with the Ragweed is a member of pollen grains, which are rath- bluegoldengineering.biz an enormous plant family 512.944.0677 er small and covered with tiny – the aster or sunflower points. Ragweed, like other family. These plants produce plants that use the wind to get clusters (“heads”) of small, pollinated, do not have flowers tube-shaped flowers. with the showy, colorful petals that attract insects or other pollinators. Because they re- lease such large amounts of pollen into the air they wreak havoc on the immune systems of the victims we call hay fever sufferers. It might be some consolation to these folks to know that these bouts indicate that their immune sys- tems are quite robust. The inflammatory response of our immune system to the harmless pollen could be thought HYDE PARK of as like the smoke detector that warns you of a fire in your home, but then also goes off when you simply burn Philtron your toast. A good immune system is like that smoke detector – a life saver when confronted by the many harmful assaults by the bacteria, fungi, and viruses that Computing share our air space, but also a nuisance when the pollen floats in. You may not have noticed another interesting fact Human Help for a Digital World about these plants: the young leaves and stems contain a red pigment. If you squeeze the tip of the plant, it appears Virus Removal as if it has bled on you. These red pigments, called an- PC Tune-up/Upgrade thocyanins, are common throughout many plant groups. One prominent idea about their value to the plants is Home & Office Networking that they protect young, actively-growing parts of plants Custom Built PCs from UV light damage. These pigments in other plants also serve to attract seed dispersers to the ripe fruits. In On-site On Time Call Today! human nutrition they are thought to provide benefit as antioxidants. Regardless of this, I do not recommend eat- 512.360.TRON(8766) ing this type of “ambrosia.” www.philtron.com — By der Brat
Page 20 — November, 2011 — Pecan Press Pecan Press — November, 2011 — Page 21 ART IN THE ALLEY Hyde Park Poets Sunday, November 13th Martinec the Magnificent In the Parking Lot of the NeWorld Deli He dances around a ball of light Local Artists and Live Music throwing shadows into the mist, a bond of life being built Sponsored By Arrowhead Custom Framing and NeWorld Deli in exquisite evanescence.
He shakes his hands in the dark night air, tin cans clank in rustic rituals. Residential Remodeling He raises the spray here, then there, From Additions to Repairs adding yet more of the pungent chemicals. And all the time hes humming to himself seemingly mumbling incantations. Figures emerge from the vaporous shelf: a crown, a miter, a crenellation.
Joe Zakes As if from the mists of a glistening stream his hand draws forth a horse. apcaustin.com He sets it on edge, in harness to its team, and there gives it life, and purpose!
Now on that board of burl and mesquite in apple-woods king & queen slumber. In their dreams do they ready to compete with the opposites of their number?
Hoping theyll cross afield with sword and shield striking independent of their conjuror? Yet they will awake in the steps he has set, forever pawns, in greater matters. — E. S. Cuny
Hints Pecan Press Word Find 3 “All Around Austin” by der Brat Pecan Press Word Find 3 GAPMADRELLIMMOTC “All Around Austin” by der Brat ONCEKALDRIBYDALO GAPMADRELLIMMOTC VTINCXSTEVIERAYN ONCEKALDRIBYDALO EHYKRACKBANDMING RETIRENODAMASHER VTINCXSTEVIERAYN NCRRZENSINRAGSVE EHYKRACKBANDMING OAEJENHNTROUTEES RETIRENODAMASHER RPBSEKOTOROWPVRS NCRRZENSINRAGSVE SIILATCDUREUSEMA OAEJENHNTROUTEES ATLASRAAOLLEWNNV ROGUERCBBANOTTAE RPBSEKOTOROWPVRS DLABORRHDYTINYHN SIILATCDUREUSEMA IDOLEAPAAENUTTGU ATLASRAAOLLEWNNV NOONCRUDHVANERUE ROGUERCBBANOTTAE ICESIGHTEXEGEIAN DLABORRHDYTINYHN ANNRICHARDSZIPVM Page 22 — November, 2011 — Pecan Press Clues: [# in parentheses is # letters in answer words] IDOLEAPAAENUTTGU 1. Part of it is The Drag. (9) NOONCRUDHVANERUE 2. Formed by Longhorn Dam (4,4,4) 3. Forms Lake Austin. (3,6,3) ICESIGHTEXEGEIAN 4. Crosses the bridge named for a Governor. (8,6) ANNRICHARDSZIPVM 5. A main boulevard running north and south. (5) 6. In here, looking straight up, you might wonder, ‘What Clues: [# in parentheses is # letters in answer words] does XASTE spell?’ 1. Part of it is The Drag. (9) 7. A big name on 19th Street? (6, 6, 4) 2. Formed by Longhorn Dam (4,4,4) 8. Dorothy Ann Willis makes it big in 6. (3,8) st 3. Forms Lake Austin. (3,6,3) 9. Led workers and ended up on 1 Street? (5,6) 10. Sometimes the big orange one on campus. (3,5) 4. Crosses the bridge named for a Governor. (8,6) 11. “The” place where you can get really high in town. (9) 5. A main boulevard running north and south. (5) 12. Runs under 4 roads in town. (8) 6. In here, looking straight up, you might wonder, ‘What 13. Building that was Austin’s first skyscraper. (11) does XASTE spell?’ 14. Mount supporting Covert Park. (7) 7. A big name on 19th Street? (6, 6, 4) 15. Sixth Street of yore. (5,6) 8. Dorothy Ann Willis makes it big in 6. (3,8) 16. and 17. He’s honored in bronze by the lake. (6,3) st 17. see above. (7) 9. Led workers and ended up on 1 Street? (5,6) 18. Namesake of bridge on 360. (11) 10. Sometimes the big orange one on campus. (3,5) 19. Goddess of the Capitol. (7) 11. “The” place where you can get really high in town. (9) 20. Mugshots on the wall in #6? (9) 12. Runs under 4 roads in town. (8) 13. Building that was Austin’s first skyscraper. (11) 14. Mount supporting Covert Park. (7) 15. Sixth Street of yore. (5,6) 16. and 17. He’s honored in bronze by the lake. (6,3) 17. see above. (7) 18. Namesake of bridge on 360. (11) 19. Goddess of the Capitol. (7) 20. Mugshots on the wall in #6? (9) Pecan Press — November, 2011 — Page 23 HYDE PARK HOMES GALLERY
3815 Avenue G 4206 Avenue B 608 East 41st St. 4001 Avenue C Recently updated 1920s brick 1925 bungalow located in heart Artsy & eclectic 1930s home The Mary Lowry House, an his- home ready for move-in. Over of Hyde Park’s historic district. overlooking Hancock Golf Course. toric landmark in Hyde Park. 2,500 sq ft with 3BR, 3BA, 3LIV, 3BR, 1BA, open living/dining, 4BR, 3BA, 2LIV & 1DIN plus Classic Victorian style built in 2DIN. Hardwood floors, fireplace, enclosed utility porch, deck. screened-in porch. Two master 1903. Over 2,000 SF with 2BR, gourmet kitchen, downstairs Long leaf pine floors, high ceil- suites. Native gardens. Corner 2.5BA, 2LIV, 2DIN on double master suite. ings, many recent updates. lot. 2-car carport. corner lot. Detached garage. Listed at $669,000 Just Listed at $379,000 Listed at $525,000 New Price $539,000
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800 East 44th Street 817 East 38th St. 503 East 41st Street 101 West 32nd St. High-end remodel of classic 1941 Traditional all-brick one-story Beautiful 1920 Victorian home on 1925 brick Tudor Revival style Craftsman cottage on corner lot. home on tree-shaded lot across oversized lot with pool, patio, home on corner lot in Aldridge Deluxe gourmet kitchen with from Hancock Golf Course. 3BR, tree house & chicken coop. 3BR, Place. Updated kitchen and commercial stainless appliances. 2BA, 2LIV & 2DIN. Family room 3.5BA, 4LIV, 1DIN. High ceilings, baths. Flexible floor plan with Spa-like baths. Open floor plan with large wood-burning fireplace stained glass windows, long leaf 4BR, 3BA, 2LIV, 1DIN. Fireplace, with 3BR, 2BA, many upgrades. and built-ins. Two-car garage. pine floors. Garage & workshop. arched windows, French doors. List Price $399,500 List Price $349,000 Just Listed at $629,000 Listed at $695,000
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