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September 2011 • Volume IV, Issue IX

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE

Laurel OaksNeighborhood Association

Dear Neighbors,MarkYour Calender

On any given day, if you take a trip to Oak View Park, you will see a variety of dogs enjoying a stroll with their owners. As a dog owner myself, I utilize the park several days a week to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. All three of my dogs are rescue dogs and I have rescued several cats in the past as well. Judging by the number of dogs I see in our neighborhood, it looks like many of you have done the same. I have a soft spot for our local shelters and the hard work that they do.

I have been watching news reports over the past few months noting that our animal shelters are at full capacity. The Town Lake Animal Shelter does not turn any animal away and is on track to meet their goal of becoming a no-kill shelter by 2012. Here is a quote from their web site:

“The Town Lake Animal Center surpassed the no-kill goal of 90 percent in June, matching its best-ever live outcome of 91 percent and staying on track for being the largest municipal animal shelter in the country earning No-Kill City status. We continually strive to reduce our euthanasia numbers. In March 2010, the Austin City Council passed a resolution with the goal of making Austin a no-kill city by 2012, which means a 90% live animal outcome rate.”

While they always need donations and support, the extreme heat and cold make their needs even greater. I would like to ask each of you to bring a donation to the next general neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, October 18th. I will take the

donations to the animal shelter following the meeting. If you can’t make the meeting, email me and we’ll make other arrangements. Here is a list of items they need:

“The following items are needed to help animals currently at the animal shelter or may be distributed to partner organizations or pet owners in need:

• Dog and cat treats • Canned and dry food • Washable, durable pet toys • Bedding, but no sheets, comforters or

electric blankets• Newspaper • New and gently used dog houses. For

further information, see www.ci.austin.tx.us/health/pets/help_pet.htm#fence

• New and gently used fencing materials. For further information, see www.ci.austin.tx.us/health/pets/help_pet.htm#fence

• New and gently used collars, harnesses and leashes

• New or gently used carriers and crates • Cages or habitats for small or exotic

pets • Shampoos • Non-prescription medications or

medical supplies”I hope you will be able to participate-

even if it’s one toy or one can of food, that is one more than they currently have!

Until next time…..happy tails!Ellen Kelsey, LONA President

National Night OutTuesday, October 4

Arrange a block party, gather with your neighbors. Check the information at www.ci.austin.tx.us/police/nno.htm

Neighborhood MeetingTuesday, October 18

A LONA general association meeting will be held at the Spicewood Springs Branch of the Austin Public Library from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Tuesday, October 18.

Our APD District Representative Office Joe Hebbe will be the speaker.

If you have agenda suggestions, please email them to the LONA Board at LONA_Board@laurel-oaks.org

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EDITOR Diane Willis .....................................editor@laurel-oaks.org PUBLISHER Peel, Inc. ...................................................... 512-263-9181 Advertising................................ advertising@PEELinc.com

President .................Ellen Kelsey - president@laurel-oaks.org1st VP ............................. Julie Holden - vp1@laurel-oaks.org2nd VP ...............................Ellie Brady - vp2@laurel-oaks.org Secretary ...................Diane Willis - secretary@laurel-oaks.orgTreasurer ................... Sue January - treasurer@laurel-oaks.org

Emails sent to LONA_Board@laurel-oaks.org will go to all listed above. Please address your email appropriately. Visit LONA’s website for more information, www.laurel-oaks.org

NEWSLETTER INFO

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Laurel OaksMinutes of the July 19, 2011 LONA Board Meeting

Attendees:Hal Hall, Julie Holden, Ellen Kelsey, Shari Ryan, Diane WillisLocation: Spicewood Springs branch of the Austin Public Library

Review of Old Business Items:1. Reviewed the board meeting minutes from April 19, 2011 and the

minutes from the general association meeting on March 8, 2011.3. Signs explaining when to trim trees to prevent oak wilt were

purchased and displayed.4. No more signs need to be purchased unless signs for the Halloween

parade are needed. Currently other signs are modified for the Halloween parade.

5. Outstanding requests:- LONA Board President was contacted asking if LONA would request

a crosswalk on Oak View Drive between Buckthorn and Arrowpoint.- Question from a resident about improving the condition of Oak

View Park, including erosion problems on the walking trail due to rain runoff. Also, peeling paint on the playscapes was noted.

New Business: 1. Fall schedule of dates:- LONA Board meeting Tuesday, September 13, 7:00 PM, Spicewood

Springs library- National Night Out, Tuesday, October 4- LONA Neigborhood meeting Tuesday, October 18, 6:30 PM, Spicewood Springs library

- Tentative date: Halloween Parade, Saturday, October 29, 4-5:30 PM, Oak View Park

2. Possible agenda items for the LONA Neighborhood meeting:- Speaker- Calendar of events- Election of LONA officers: presentation of current slate of officers,

volunteers for positions welcome.- Treasurer’s report.- Discuss interest in neighborhood garage sale.

Discussion:1. Discussed articles submitted for the newsletter.2. Discussed requests received by the secretary and newsletter editor.- Will request that the City of Austin Public Information Officer

include the LONA_Board on email announcements, such as the typhus alert.

- Will respond to request related to the newsletter and Peel, Inc. with information on neighborhood entrance sign, neighborhood highlight of Oak View Park.

3. Ideas for newsletter articles and newsletter’s Dear Neighbors.---- Submitted by Diane Willis, LONA Secretary, July 22, 2011.--- Minutes amended on July 29, 2011 for change in dates of

Neigborhood meeting and Board meeting.

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Caraway ElementaryHarvest Festival 2011

Join us for a community-wide Harvest Festival on Sunday, November 6 from 12-3 pm at Kathy Caraway Elementary School located at 11104 Oak View Drive. Everyone is welcome and we encourage all neighborhood families to attend. The festival offers EXCITING activities for ALL AGES!!

• Games2U- featuring a mobile video game theater, a human hamster ball, laser tag and more!

• Come see some amazing military vehicles presented by the Military Preservation Society.

• Come see your favorite Harry Potter characters in the Hogwarts Haunted Castle!

• Ride the Trackless Train!• Bottle feed a baby calf at the Petting Zoo.• Win a stuffed animal or yummy treat at the Cake Walk.• Inflatables – bounce, jump, flip, shake and move.• COME HUNGRY- Kona Ice and the Pizza Truck will be

NEW THIS YEAR!!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!returning and additional food vendors to be determined ...so stay tuned!

• SIMPLE and STREAMLINED!• No individual tickets will be sold this year. • Wristbands are just $12 prior to the Festival and $15 on the day

of the event. Wristbands include unlimited access to ALL festival activities. Cash is accepted for food and drinks.

For sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, please contact Shelby Soleimani at 978-590-9799 or shelby.soleimani@

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Typhus is treatable with antibiotics and early treatment can lessen the severity of disease. To promote awareness and prevention of typhus, the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department offers the following information and tips:

• Use effective and safe flea control measures to ensure your pets, yard and home is flea free.

• Eliminate food sources that might attract wild animals to your neighborhood.

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