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December 2008 News for the Residents of Lost Creek Volume 1, Issue 10
Lost CreekPublic Input Helps Shape Lcra’sLong-term Water Supply Planning
By James Kowis, LCRA, manager of water supply planning
On behalf of LCRA, I want to thankeveryonewhoparticipatedinthecommunityconversations about water supply thissummer.Your input has helped shape thetypesofwatersuppliesthatLCRAwillstudyinourefforttoplanforourgrandchildrenandgreat-grandchildren. More than 220 people attended threecommunityconversationsaboutwatersupplyheldinBurnet,WhartonandAustin.Thesewereuniqueopportunities forneighbors tosit down together and discuss their valuesabout water supply and wishes for futuregenerations.Also, nearly 500 interestedstakeholders participated in the processthroughourWebsite.
In all, participants suggested 189 watersupply options and gave more than 150valuesthattheyholdregardingwatersupply.LCRAstaffhascompiledandanalyzedthepublicinput.Thethreewatersupplyoptionsmentioned most often were conservation,desalinationandreuse.Thevaluesthatwerementioned most often were clean water,protectionoftheenvironment,recreationandlifestyle,andavailability. I gave a report to the LCRA Board ofDirectorsaboutthepublicinputthismonth.WereviewedthelistofwatersupplyoptionsthatLCRAwillstudyinourlong-termplan,theWaterSupplyResourcePlan.Toreviewacopyofthislistortolearnmoreaboutthe
Citizens told LCRA these values related to water supply were the most important.
1. Clean water, protection of environment
2. Recreation and lifestyle
3. Availability
4. High quality water supply
5. Management of growth
6. A�ordability
7. Jobs and economic growth
planningprocess,pleasevisitour Web site at www.lcra.org/watersupply. LCRA is preparing theWater Supply Resource Plansowewillhavearoadmapforhowtomeetneedsforwaterinthefuture.Theplanwillshowhowmuchwater isavailableandwhenandwhereitcanbeprovidedinthefuture. Today,LCRA’scustomersrely on the Highland Lakesand water rights that allowwater to be taken from thelower Colorado River.Allof LCRA’s water supplies
provideamplewaterfortoday’sneeds--evenduringtimesofdrought.Asourpopulationandbusinessesgrow,wewillneedtopursueadditionalwatersupplies.That’swhyLCRAispursuingthisplanningeffortnow,sowecan support vibrant, healthy and growingcommunitiesforourgrandchildrenandgreat-grandchildren. Wetrulyappreciateeveryone’sparticipationandinput.Yourideashavecontributedgreatlyto theprocess.WewillhaveadraftWaterSupply Resource Plan prepared by spring2009 and will ask for your review andfeedback. James Kowis is the manager of watersupplyplanningforLCRA.Hehasworkedonwaterplanningissuesthroughoutthestateduringhis30-yearcareerinpublicservice.
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lost creek timesTrail of Lights, Environmental ambassadors
ThisyeartheSolidWasteServicesDepartmentispartneringwiththeParksandRecreationDepartmenttomakethe2008TrailofLightsa‘ZeroWaste’(orprettydarnclose)event.ThetrailwillrunDecember14th through December 23rd. As part of the city’s effort to reduce thewasteat theTrailofLights,volunteersareneededtoserveas“EnvironmentalAmbassadors”attheTrailofLights.Theprimaryroleof theEnvironmentalAmbassadors is to letthe Trail ofLightsguestsknowwhere recycling isavailableat theevent.VolunteerswillbestationedthroughouttheTrailofLightstoassistattendeesinrecycling.Date: December 14th – December 23rd Time: 5:15pmto10:15pmLocation: ZilkerPark’sTrailofLightsRegistration: Rebecca Hays at [email protected] or
974-7720 or Zakiya Larry at 512-974-6421 or [email protected].
Please note that:*Groups must provide one adult volunteer for every five volunteers ages 15-17.*Volunteersarehostsfortheeveningandtheirorganization’snamewillbedisplayedattheTrailofLightsfrom5:15to10:15p.m.*Groups need to arrive by 5:15 and leave at 10:15 p.m. on theirdesignatednighttowork.
*Organizations will provide one liaison to work with SolidWaste Services and Parks and Recreation to assist with anycommunications.*Eachvolunteerwillbeprovidedwith trainingand thenecessaryinformationtocompletetheirvolunteerassignment. Ifyouthinkthisissomethingyourgroupmightbeinterestedin,please send an email to [email protected] and include the followinginformation:
GroupNameNumberofParticipantsAgeRangeofParticipantsPointofContact for theGroup (please include:name,email,andphonenumber)Dates Available- Dates for volunteering will be issued on a first come first serve basis so please respond as soon as possible to get yourpreferredtimeslot.**pleasenotethatthefollowingtimeslots have been filled thus far: Thursday, December 18.
To find out more about the Trail of Lights please go to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/. For more information about how the City of Austin isworkingtowardsZeroWastepleaselinkto:http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/0waste.htm
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Submitted by Elizabeth MirabalWithanewyeararoundthecorner,manyofusareworkingoncreating
ourannuallistofresolutionsaswellaspreparingforanotheryearofteam sports with our children. Aside from less sweets and more exercise, parentsmayalsowanttoconsiderafewgoalstoworktowardastheyparticipateinyouthsports.Hereareafewideastoconsider:
•Talktoyourchildabouthis/herpracticesandgames.Guideyourathleteashe/shediscoverspersonalareasofsuccessandskillsthatneedimprovement.Youmaysay,“I’mproudofhowfastyouranonthe field. What are you most proud of today?”
•Chooseyourroleandsticktoit.Haveyouchosentobeaspectatorand root for the teams? Did you volunteer to coach? Are you a game official? All are necessary in maintaining a positive environment for children.Whencompelledtoswitchroles,remindyourselfoftheroleyou’vechosen.Ifyou’reaspectator,refrainfromshoutingoutacallorplay.Ifyou’reacoach,taketheleadinensuringyoungathletesaredemonstratinggoodsportsmanship-likebehavioratalltimes.Asan official, recognize that you are the final frontier when it comes to gamerulesand teamconduct.Whenallgroupswork together, theresults provide for a supportive and educational experience.
•Beemotional!Laugh!Cheer!Smile!Funisn’tonlyforkids!Feelfree to holler and liven up the environment!Theremaybe times,however,whenyoubelieveanunjustcallwasmadeoraruleisnotbeing adhered to. Suddenly, your emotions are all but requiringlaughter.Reducethepossibilityofanoutburstbytakingafewdeepbreaths,countingtoten,orbytakingawalktotheparkinglot.Then,find an appropriate time and place to address your concerns with a league official. Statistics show that 28% of young athletes saw their parents yelling at or arguing with coaches and 31% saw parents arguing with officials (Trends & Tundes, HarrisInteractive, Volume 3, Issue 8, August 2004). That is one statistic you want to steer clear from!
•FocusonFUNandnotwinning.Helpchildrendevelopself-esteemthroughtheirpersonalimprovementsandnotagamewin.Ratherthanasking, “Did your team win?” Why not ask, “Did you do your best? What did you learn today? Did you have fun?” Emphasize that his/her improvementwasrelatedtohardworkatpracticeandlisteningtothecoach. Therefore, the child learns to define individual success as a resultofhis/herowneffort.Thisturnsthefocusawayfromanaspecthe/shecannotfullycontrol;theentireteam’swin/lossrecord.
•Ensureyourfuelingyourchild’senginewiththe“GoodStuff”:Ithashappenedtomanyofus.Weaskourchildtopickasnacktoeatbeforeagameandhe/sherunsoutofthehousewithcookies.Whilethe cookies may provide a quick burst of energy, it’ll remain justthat: a burst (that fizzles out quickly). Why not make a brief list of nutritionalsnacksyourchildcanchoosefromTHENallowhim/hertochoosefromthere.Youroptionsmayinclude:abananaandmilk,apple slices and cheese, or an ol’ fashioned PB & J sandwich on whole-grainbread.Thisway,you’veensuredyourathletechooseswiselyand he/she maintains his ability to make the final choice. A win-win situation!Don’tforgettorehydrateduringpracticeandgameswithplenty of water! Frequent small sips of water are more beneficial thangulpingdownabottleofwaterathalf-timewhichmayleadtostomachdiscomfort.
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Facing The Loss Of Your Job?Submitted by Weston Sythoff
• File for Unemployment Insurance. InTexas you can apply by phone or online. Locally in the Austin area, call 512-340-4300 or 1-800-939-6631. Online, go to www.texasworkforce.org.
• Begin looking for your next job by registering for work online at www.workintexas.com.
• If you have questions regardingretirementandhealthcarecoveragecheckout www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/dislocated_workers_brochure.html.
• Take some time to look at what hashappened. Was the loss of your jobdue tocurrenteconomicconditionsorchanges/trends in the industry? Is it time to consider a possible career change – a new industry or a new occupation? Is it timelearnnewskillsorimproveontheone’s you already have?
Astheeconomicdown-turncontinues,more and more people are at risk oflosingtheirjobasaresultofdownsizingor business closures.While the overalleconomicandjobpicturehereintheAustinarea and Texas is still good, job losses are occurring.
People react differently to job loss.Emotionscanrangefromdenialtopanic,anger,anddepression.Stressfromjoblosscanaffectpeoplenotonlyemotionallybutphysicallyandcanaffectrelationshipswithfamilyandfriends.
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529 college Savings Plans Make SenseSubmitted by Rich Keith
minimum contributions limits set by most plans.Although themaximum contribution amount differs from state to state, in the majority of states offering college savings plans, the maximum amount that you can contribute for one beneficiary exceeds $200,000. Tofurtherincreasetheamountofcontributionsyoucanmake,youcanopenasecondcollegesavingsplaninanotherstate.
Most states also offer very flexible minimum contribution limits. Many require a $250 initial contribution with subsequent contributions of as little as $50. Typically, each plan gives you a number of investmentoptionsthatallowyoutoinvestinvariousmutualfundportfolios.Somecollegesavingsplansofferage-basedmutualfundportfolios.Whenthechildisyounger,theportfoliotypicallyinvestsmostlyinstockfunds,whichcarryahigherrisk,buthigherreturnpotential.Asyourchildgrowsolder, theassetallocationbecomesincreasinglyconservativeas itgradually shifts tobond fundsandother fixed-income funds.
Manystatesalsooffernon-age-basedinvestmentoptions,allowingyoutoselectportfolioswithconservative,moderateandaggressiveassetallocations. TheIRSallowsyoutochangeyourinvestmentoptionsonceeverycalendaryearinacollegesavingsplan.
Investing in college savings plans does come with some risk.
Withcollegesavingsplans,studentsofallagescansaveforallcollege costs, including tuition, fees, room, board, textbooks and computers.It’snotjustforkids:Ifyouareconsideringgoingbacktocollegeorgraduateschool,youcanopenacollegesavingsplanfor yourself. You will save on taxes, and if you end up not going to school, you can always transfer the money, tax-free, to another 529 planforyourchildrenorspouse.
Withdrawalsfromcollegesavingsplanscanbeusedatmostcollegesanduniversitiesthroughoutthecountry,includinggraduateschools.Someforeigneducationinstitutionsalsomaybeeligible.Manystatesnowoffer at leastonecollege savingsplan thathasno residencyrestrictions.YoucanliveinOhio,contributetoaplaninMaine,andsendyourchildtocollegeinCalifornia.However,ifyourstateoffersstate tax advantages to residents who participate in the local plan, you’llmissoutifyouoptforanotherstate’s529plan.
College savings plans typically cover all “qualified education expenses” at eligible colleges, universities and other post-secondary institutions,includingtuition,fees,booksandsupplies,equipment,roomandboard.
When you invest in a college savings plan, you pay moneyinto an investment account on behalf of a designated beneficiary. Contributions can vary and are only limited by the maximum and (Continued on Page 8)
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Unlikeprepaidtuitionplans,theydon’tlockintuitionprices.Nordoesthestatebackorguaranteetheinvestments.Therealsoistherisk with most college savings plan investment options that youmaylosemoneyoryourinvestmentmaynotgrowenoughtopayforcollege.
Fees, charges and expenses. All 529 plans have fees and expenses. Notonlydothesechargesvaryamong529plans,butalsotheycanvarywithinasingle529plan.Itisveryimportanttotakefeesandexpenses into account when selecting a college savings plan. Slightly larger fees and expenses can make a big difference in the value of your investment over time. Let’s say you invest $10,000 in a college savings plan with a return of 8% before expenses. With a plan that had annual administration and operating expenses of 3.03%, after 18 years, you would end up with only $22,966.81. If the college savings plan had expenses of 0.65%, you would end up with $35,534—a 35% difference!
Before buying a 529 plan, you should find out about the particular plan you are considering, and be sure you understand the plan’sdescription of fees and expenses. Work with your financial professionaltohelpyoumaketherightchoices.
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1-13—INGraM:A Christmas StoryTells the hilarious story ofa littleboy’sdesireforaRedRyderBBgunforChristmas.PointTheatre. www.hcaf.com 830/367-5121 or 800/459-HCAF 1-13—INGraM:SandersFamilyChristmasSequeltoSmokeontheMountain.ThePointIndoorTheater,Hwy.39.www.hcaf.com830/367-5121 or 830/459-HCAF 1-13—rOUND rOcK:ChristmasBellesThreesquabblingsisterstrytoreigninthemayhemasachurchChristmaspageantspinsoutofcontrol.SamBassCommunityTheatre.www.sambasstheatre.org512/244-0440 1-14—aUSTIN:ArtbyLindaCalvertJacobsonFeaturespaintingsby one of Central Texas’ most exciting artists. McDermott Learning Center, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. www.wildflower.org1-14—WIMBErLEY:WimberleyPlayersPresentChristmasBellesThe squabbling Futrell sisters of Fayro, Texas, attempt to pull together achurchChristmasprogram.Everything thatcangowrongdoes.Wimberley Playhouse. www.wimberleyplayers.org 512/847-1592 1-20—INGraM: Hide & Horn Art exhibition features native wildlife of the . Arts Foundation. www.hcaf.com 830/367-5120 or 800/459-HCAF 1-20—KErrVILLE: Wildlife Art Show & Sale Artwork features the native wildlife of the Texas and their environment. The Gallery at the Point. www.hcaf.com 830/367-5121 or 830/459-HCAF 1-30—NEW BraUNFELS:HolidayArtShowPaintingsinvariousmediums,sculpture,pottery, jewelryandmorewillbeondisplay.Hoursare10a.m.to5p.m.Champagneshoppingnightisfrom5to8 p.m. Dec. 11. New Braunfels Art League Gallery. 830/629-8022 1-31—BaNDEra:ChristmasPastAsakid,youmightrememberin Dallas, Nashville or Galveston seeing a display of aVictorianChristmasscenewherethedollsmoved.DavidandMonaRollisonhaverestoredseveralpanelsandloanedthedisplaytotheFrontierTimes Museum. www.frontiertimesmuseum.org 830/796-3864 1-Jan. 1—FrEDErIcKSBUrG: Texas Regional Christmas LightingTrailComehometothefortheholidaystothecommunitiesofBoerne,Burnet,DrippingSprings,Fredericksburg,Goldthwaite,JohnsonCity,Llano,MarbleFalls,NewBraunfels,RoundMountainandWimberley.Includeslightingdisplays,pageantsandfestivitiesof all kinds. www.tex-fest.com 866/839-3378 1-Jan. 1—JOHNSON cITY: LightsSpectacularIncludes100,000-pluslights,“LightArtDisplays,”ChristmasinthePark,1millionlightstwinklingaroundPECHeadquarters,carriagerides,hayridesand more. www.johnsoncitytexaschamber.com 830/868-7044 or 830/868-7684 1-Jan. 1—WIMBErLEY: EmilyAnn Tree Lighting & Trail of Lights Offers more than 100 lighted displays over six acres. Enjoy nightly entertainmentandrefreshmentsaroundYeOldeYuleLog.TheEmilyAnn Theatre. www.emilyann.org 512/847-6969 1-Jan. 3—MarBLE FaLLS:Walkway of Lights More than 1millionlightstransformLakesideParkintoaholidaywonderland.Open 6 to 10 p.m. (weather permitting) with Santa on the weekends. www.marblefalls.org 830/693-2815 1-Jan. 4—aUSTIN: The Mystique of the Archive Exhibition
explores both the archiving of our culture and the culture surrounding archives themselves. Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin. www.hrc.utexas.edu 512/471-8944 1-Jan. 18—aUSTIN: ReimaginingSpace:TheParkPlaceGalleryGroup in 1960s New York Presents a groundbreaking exhibition of workbyartistsassociatedwith thisprominentartists’cooperativespace in 1960s New York. The Blanton Museum of Art. www.blantonmuseum.org 512/471-7324 1-Jan. 18—aUSTIN: The New York Graphic Workshop: 1965-1970 This exhibition of more than 70 works examines the Conceptualist movementthroughtheprintmakingpracticesoftheNewYorkGraphicWorkshop.TheBlantonMuseumofArt.www.blantonmuseum.org512/471-7324 1-May 30—aUSTIN: All Systems Go Explore different transportation methods, energy and safety in this playful, hands-on exhibit. Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St. www.austinkids.org 512/472-2499 5-6, 12-13, 19-20—BOErNE: DickensonMainIncludesfoodanddrink booths, costumed shop keepers, wassail, arts & crafts, caroling, Santa,Biergarten,liveentertainmentandmore.DowntownBoerne,Main Street. www.BoerneDickensOnMain.com 830/249-2766 5-7, 12-14—BUrNET: Main Street Bethlehem The town ofBethlehemisre-created,includingstores,jail,peddlers,livecamels,donkeys,sheep,goats,chickenanddoves.FirstBaptistChurch.www.fbcburnet.org 512/756-4481 5-7 , 12-14, 19-23, 26-Jan. 4—NEW BraUNFELS: Schlitterbahn’s Christmas Enjoy more than 1 millionl ights , amazing a t t rac t ions , dazz l ing shows, fes t ivefood and unique shopping. Begins at 5 p.m. Schlitterbahn NewBraunfels. www.schlitterbahnchristmas.com 830/625-2351 5-20—LaMPaSaS: Christmas at the Museum Keystone SquareMuseum, 303 S. Western Ave. 512/556-2224 6-Jan. 24—aUSTIN:TheMagicofToysGeorgeWashingtonCarverMuseum & Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina. www.carvermuseum.org6-7, 13-14—JOHNSON cITY: Texas Holiday Wine Trail Area Wineries.TerryThompsonAndersonwillbesigningherbookTheTexas A Food & Wine Lovers Paradise Dec. 6 and Dave Lewis fromBistroBlendswilloffersamplesofhisbalsamicvinegarsandolive oil dips the second weekend at Texas Hills Vineyard. www.texashillsvineyard.com 830/868-2321 7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28—DEVINE:ChristmasToyShowShootingStar Museum. www.castroville.com 830/931-3837 7-10—aUSTIN: ChristmasattheCarillonSpecialguestartistisElizaGilkyson.IncludesperformancesatTheCarillonandoneatDellHallat the Long Center. www.Conspirare.org 512/476-5775 11-13, 18-20—caNYON LaKE: North Pole Village Enjoy amagicalvillagewherechildrencanwritealettertoSanta,playwithanimals, make a craft, get faces painted and go fishing. They can alsosingatthechurch,seealivenativity,takeahayride,shopatthecountrystoreandvisitSantaClaus.CRRCRecreationCenter.www.crrcofcanyonlake.org 830/964-2324
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11-Jan. 4—KErrVILLE: 10thAnnual Photo Quest CameraClub competitive show and sale. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center. www.kacckerrville.com800/895-291111-Jan. 4—KErrVILLE: Kerrville Art Club Show & Sale Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. www.kacckerrville.com 830/895-291112-24—aUSTIN:AnnualChristmasBazaarShadesofoldAustinarereflected at this market of eclectic gift items and local entertainment. www.armadillobazaar.com13-14—aUSTIN: LuminationsIncludesmorethan3,000luminarias,twinkling lights and torches in the winter gardens. Enjoy music,crafts and a special menu at the cafe. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. www.wildflower.org 512/232-0100 13-14—BOErNE: Market Days Includes arts & crafts, antiques, collectibles,unusual itemsand food.MainPlaza.www.mainstreetinboerne.com 830/249-5530 or 210/844-8193 15-23—aUSTIN:ZilkerParkTrailofLightsTheTrailofLightstransformsamilelongstretchofZilkerParkintoawonderlandoflights. www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks 15-19, 22-23—KErrVILLE: ChristmasLikeItUsedtoBeTakeinthesightsandsoundsoftheseasonpresentedbylocalartisansandtalents. Bank of the Hills. www.bankofthehills.com 830/895-2265 18—HUTTO: OldeTymeChristmasOffersaChristmascelebration
andtreelighting.Featuresold-fashionedornamentmaking,caroling,live nativity scene, hot chocolate and cookies around a cozy fire, and Santa. 512/759-4400 20—aUSTIN: Young Texas Harp Ensemble Holiday Concert These harpists from the central Texas area perform a variety of holiday favorites, pop and classical pieces in the Capitol Rotunda. www.youngtexasharp.com 27—GrUENE:AaronWatsonBeginsat9p.m.1281GrueneRoad.www.gruenehall.com 830/629-5077 27—JOHNSON cITY: Kirchman Gallery Reception Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. 213 N. Nugent. www.kirchmangallery.com 30—GrUENE:ToddSniderBeginsat8p.m.1281GrueneRoad.www.gruenehall.com 830/629-5077 30—MaSON:MasonCountryOpryFeaturesAmberDigby.OdeonTheater. www.heartoftexascountry.com 325/247-5354 31—aUSTIN:FirstNightAustinThisfamily-friendlyandalcohol-freeNewYear’sEvefestivalmarksthepassageoftimewithart,ritualandtradition throughout downtown Austin. www.firstnightaustin.org
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