BartonView. Don t want to wait for the mail? View the current issue of The Barton View on the 1st day of each month at

Transcription

1 BartonView December 2007, Volume 1, Issue 3 A Newsletter for Barton Hills The Trail of Lights Festival is an annual Austin holiday tradition and celebration held in Zilker Metropolitan Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd. The first display, The Twelve Days of Christmas, was set up in Zilker Park. This display still holds a prominent location on the Trail this year and has become a big part of the deep tradition of the Trail. The first festival lasted four days and consisted of a candlelight path, dance performances, a live nativity scene, and the Yule log. In 1967 the Zilker Tree, the World s Largest Man-made Tree, made its first appearance at the festival. Through the years the festival continued to grow and long lasting traditions, such as a trail of lighted displays, a 5K run, the Zilker Tree lighting, an Opening Night Parade. In 1992, the festival was renamed the Trail of Lights. The modern day Trail of Lights is a mile long display of 43 lighted scenes, US Post Office, Santa s House, the Yule Log, and an entertainment stage. The festival begins with the lighting of the Zilker Tree, a 155 feet tall, 180 feet diameter lighted tree consisting of 3,309 bulbs on 39 streamers strung from Austin s historical Moonlight Tower. Since 1987 the honor of lighting the tree has been bestowed upon the winner of the city-wide children s tree coloring contest. The tree lighting ceremony takes place on December 2, 2007, the first Sunday of December. The following Saturday, December 8, 2007, a 5k Run is held as a preview event to the Trail of Lights. Participants in the 5k Run are the first to experience the Trial if Lights, as the route takes them through the mile long display which is lighted for the first time during the run. Each year a parade serves as the opening event for the Trail of Lights. The festival opens on, December 9, 2007, the second Sunday of December and runs through the 23rd. In 2006, over 375,000 visitors experienced the Trail of Lights. Don t want to wait for the mail? View the current issue of The on the 1st day of each month at Copyright 2007 Peel, Inc. - December 2007

2 Newsletter Information Publisher Peel, Inc Article Submission... Newsletter Article Submissions Interested in submitting an article? You can do so by ing or by going to com/articlesubmit.php. All news must be received by the 9th of the month prior to the issue. So if you are involved with a school group, scouts, sports etc please submit your articles for the. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, special celebrations and military service are also welcome. Advertising Information Please support the businesses that advertise in the. Their advertising dollars make it possible for all Barton Hills residents to receive the monthly newsletter. If you would like to support the newsletter by advertising, please contact our sales office at or advertising@peelinc.com. The advertising deadline is the 10th of each month for the following month's newsletter. Austin Newcomers Club December Luncheon Time: 11:00 AM Social; 12:00 Noon Luncheon Date: December 19, 2007 (Reservations by Thursday, Dec. 13) Program: Plaid Tiding, the delightful holiday musical returns to the Zachary Scott Theatre and Newcomers have a special opportunity to enjoy highlights from the show at our December Luncheon. Cast members will entertain us with music and songs from holidays past, along with some hilarious spoofs. This program promises to be great fun as the cast pays tribute to holiday hits from years ago with songs like The Chipmunks and A Plaid Caribbean Christmas. Please join us for a harmonious holiday jaunt back to the music of the 50 s. Location: Green Pastures Restaurant 811 W. Live Oak Street, Austin, Cost: $20.00 Public contact phone number and/or website: or Space is limited, all reservations must be received by December 13th. Your check is your reservation. $20.00 per person made out to Austin Newcomers Club and mailed to Austin Newcomers Luncheon, 2401 Spring Creek Drive, Austin, TX Allow 3 days for delivery. The is a private publication published by Peel, Inc. It is not sanctioned by any homeowners association or organization, nor is it subject to the approval of any homeowners association or organization, nor is it intended, nor implied to replace any publication that may be published by or on behalf of any homeowners association or organization. At no time will any source be allowed to use the contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, , electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from Peel, Inc. The information in the newsletter is exclusively for the private use of Peel, Inc. FOR SALE: 1998 Black Mustang GT In excellent condition with the following features: 4.6L 8 cylinder 5 speed manual transmission 103k miles Yokohama tires (good condition) Kenwood Z828 single-disc CD/MP3 player with remote & new speakers. Asking $6500 o.b.o. Call Moldy odors from your heater and air conditioner? Feeling lousy indoors and then better outdoors? Hazard Assessment & Safety A decade of experience Certified through the Texas Engineering Extension Service Member of the National Registry of Environmental Professionals December 2007 Copyright 2007 Peel, Inc.

3 MAKE MUSIC AND FRIENDS! Austin Chamber Music Center provides opportunities for musicians of all levels and ages to learn, perform and enjoy music together in small ensembles of 2-6 players. Chamber music is a fantastic way to keep up or renew enthusiasm for your instrument, whether you are a young student or adult who hasn t played in years. ACMC forms groups based on skill level and age and provides regular coaching by professional musicians, in addition to regular performance opportunities. Want to know more? Log on to our website at or call (Lynn or Deb) for answers. Happy Holidays Teenage Job Seekers Baby Pet House Yard Name Age Sit Sit Sit Work Phone Linn, Katie... Not Available Online *-CPR Training +-First Aid Training Attention Teenagers The Teenage Job Seekers listing service is offered free of charge to all Barton Hills teenagers seeking work. Submit your name and information to bartonview@peelinc.com by the 9 th of the month! Do You Have Reason to Celebrate? We want to hear from you! bartonview@ PEELinc.com to let the community know! Mention this ad for $100 off service of $1000 or more FREE ESTIMATES Winter Season Sign-Ups Now Open in Greater Austin 5-16 Lots of satisfied customers NOW OFFERING CHEERLEADING! SM RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR UNIFORMED PAINTERS POWER WASHING QUALITY GUARANTEED CAULKING / SCRAPING GENERAL REPAIRS HURRY! Deadline is Monday, December 17, No fundraisers. Practices and games on same day References/Bonded & Insured *There is a World of Difference Between Covering a Surface With Paint* And Painting As SOUTHERN PAINTING Does Copyright 2007 Peel, Inc. - December 2007

4 G O U R M E T I T A L I A N BRUNCH Join us Sundays from 11-3 and take a stroll through our Villagio where our Chefs are preparing a gourmet Italian feast right in front of you. Taste as many as you like... Baked Fontina & Egg Strata, Belgian Waffles, Poached Eggs Fiorentina, Custom Made Omelets, French Toast, Fruit Scones, Cherry Strudel... Just to name a few! Plus our traditional gourmet Italian lunch selections! Southwest Parkway 290 WM Canon Dr. GOURMET ITALIAN FEAST 360 Brodie Ln. MOPAC Tony Burger Center 4715 US Hwy 290 West Next To The Tony Burger Center Westgate Blvd. TM Lamar Blvd. 71 Hot Christmas Punch 1 Cup brown sugar 3 Cups water 1 Tall can pineapple juice 3 T whole cloves 1 large jar cranberry juice 3/4 tsp. salt 6 sticks cinnamon, broken Dissolve sugar in water and pour in percolator. Add juices. Place cinnamon sticks, cloves, and salt in basket. Percolate. If you would like to submit YOUR recipe to the it to bartonview@peelinc.com. There s Still Time... before the holidays come and company arrives! We can resurface: Bathtubs Tile Showers Countertops Laminate & Cultured Marble We can also: Repair Tub & Sink Chips Install Grab Bars Install the EasyStep Tub to Shower Conversion 5 Year Warranty Ask how your bathtub can become a step-through shower in one day! Call for free estimate today! To reach your local Miracle Method office. - December 2007 Copyright 2007 Peel, Inc.

5 (NAPSA)-First it was cholesterol, then bad cholesterol (LDL) and good cholesterol (HDL). Now there s a new factor that may be important in predicting the risk of heart disease: it s called C-reactive protein, or CRP. A new Harvard study suggests that eating strawberries at least two times a week may be associated with reducing elevated CRP and LDL levels. CRP is a protein in the blood that is elevated in response to injury, such as the chronic injury to blood vessels that comes from having damaged arteries. Previous studies have shown that elevated CRP may explain heart disease in people who otherwise appear to have very low risk, even among those with normal cholesterol levels. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower CRP, an effect attributed to the high amounts of antioxidants found in these foods. Because strawberries are an antioxidant powerhouse, they were singled out for a closer look by nutrition scientists. Strawberries Boost Heart Health In the new study, diet records and blood samples from 27,000 women enrolled in the Women s Health Study were analyzed and compared with their risk of developing heart disease over a 10-year period. When the women were separated into high- and low- strawberry intake groups, those with the highest intakes-two or more servings of strawberries a week-were found to be less likely to have elevated CRP in their blood. They also had slightly lower cholesterol levels. Although the study was not designed to show cause and effect, the findings add to a growing body of research showing how eating strawberries may support a healthy heart. The researchers also noted that the women who ate the most strawberries were the same ones most likely to engage in a heart-healthy lifestyle. They ate more fruits and vegetables daily, exercised more and smoked less. For more information about California strawberries and heart health, visit A healthy indulgence: Strawberries may reduce the risk of heart disease. WANTED BY PEEL INC. ENERGETIC SALES REPRESENTATIVES REWARD COMMISSION BASED INCOME WANTED FOR WORKING FROM HOME, EARNING EXTRA INCOME, AND SELLING ADS IN YOUR NEWSLETTER VISIT FOR MORE INFORMATION Copyright 2007 Peel, Inc. - December 2007

6 REMEMBER, PLEASE: Austin leash laws require all dogs to be on a leash when off the owner s premises. DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser. * The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. * Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction. * Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above Tips for Pet Owners If your dog buries bones you give it, don t worry. Just keep on giving the bones and eventually they ll realize they are getting them regularly and don t need to put them aside for later. Don t walk pups until they are mature. The best exercise is play in the park or garden until they are old enough to be taken on serious walk Treats - consider almonds, hazelnuts, dried apricots, bananas or pumpkin seeds? They don t mess up your coat pockets and are actually good for your dog. How much do I feed my dog? Answer if they are getting fat or thin, you need to change the quantity you feed, regardless of what it says on the packaging of the food. The ideal weight for your dog is so that the ribs can be felt, but not seen. Cracking tartar off dog s teeth is easy with a strong thumb nail. Don t worry if there is a small amount of bleeding. If your dog is scooting on their bum, it is not likely to be worms. The usual reason for this is full or even infected anal glands. Glands like these can also explain sudden bad breath. If you find it hard to give your cat a pill, always use two people, get one to hold the cat s shoulders while you support the head from above. Tip the head back until they are looking at the ceiling. Hold pill in your thumb and forefinger. Open the mouth with middle or ring finger of the same hand then quickly push the pill, gently over the back of the tongue. The trick then is to keep the mouth closed until the cat licks its lips. You can stroke the throat. Cats cannot lick their lips until they ve swallowed the pill. For constipated cats or for cats prone to getting bunged up, add a small amount of stewed rhubarb to the food or stewed pumpkin or squash. Cats can be very stubborn about what they will and will not eat. To change a cat from one feeding type food to another, be prepared to change things very gradually over a very long period gradually. Cats are very fussy about drinking. If your cat will not drink room temperature water from the tap, try pouring out a small amount of mineral water whenever you re in the kitchen. You can put the bowl in the fridge if your cat likes cold water. Some cats will only drink flowing water. If your cat is licking hair away from the top of the tail or in a circle between its legs, first get them checked for fleas and infection. If there is no improvement, then consider a restriction diet, after talking to your vet. If you still have no improvement, it may be a stress problem where the cat is licking themselves for comfort. (The contributing editor of this article will be glad to receive any of your tips for pet owners and publish them for our readers. Please send your tips to steve@leipsner.com.) Stork Report If you have a new addition to the family please let us know by ing bartonview@peelinc.com and we will include an announcement to let everyone know! - December 2007 Copyright 2007 Peel, Inc.

7 Send Us Your Event Pictures!! Do you have a picture of an event that you would like to run in the? Send it to us and we will publish it in the next issue. the picture to bartonview@peelinc.com Be sure to include the text that you would like to have as the caption. Pictures will appear in color online at com. Classified Ads Personal classifieds (one time sell items, such as a used bike...) run at no charge to Barton Hills residents, limit 30 words, please bartonview@peelinc.com Business classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $50, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales or advertising@peelinc.com. ADVERTISE HERE PEEL, INC. EST Copyright 2007 Peel, Inc. - December

8 Peel, Inc. 203 W. Main Street, Suite D Pflugerville, Texas PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PEEL, INC. % Voice V - December 2007 Copyright 2007 Peel, Inc. BH