The Allandale Reporter

Neighborhood theft - October 30, 2006

It starts small and simple, but what could be next. On Monday someone had the nerve to steal the two 24" illuminated pumpkins and waterproof power box off the front of the deck in my front yard. Total value: under $50.00. They didn't take time to steal the pumpkin patch, the witch that crashed on my tree, or the tombstones in my graveyard, all a part of my traditional Halloween display. However, maybe tomorrow they will. I spend hours cutting out and hand paint almost all the decorations I put up year to year, and often get compliments. In fact, I just noticed tonight, while looking through the Allandale Reporter a photograph of my home. It must have submitted last year for Halloween decorated yards. I pity the individual(s) that would stoup to so low as to steal decorations. I do hope you will report anyone at any residence in the neighborhood that appears suspicious or just out of place to 311. I'll be looking for those pumpkins on someone else's porch. It's a sad way to start up the holiday season, but I will still greet all callers at my home with the customary treats. Have a safe Halloween!

Mark Holder
6311 Shoal Creek Blvd.
512 565-4306

ANA Neighborhood Planning and Executive Committee Meeting 10-25-2006

Gretchen opened the meeting. The Neighborhood Planning Committee (NPC) of Allandale has a listserve - to subscribe: allandaleplanning-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Five people from this committee have taken leadership roles in producing the Allandale neighborhood planning (np) survey - Ranleigh Hirsh, Tom Linehan, Steven Zettner, Kerry Kimbrough, and Kay Newell. Ranleigh Hirsh, Steven Zettner, and Kerry Kimbrough have accepted the positions of co-chairs for neighborhood planning.

McCallum Wins Close One

Pulls Into Pole Position In District Race

McCallum hosted the Elgin Wildcats at House Park last Friday night and when all was said and done the Knights pulled out a 28 to 20 victory. With this victory McCallum remains the only undefeated team in district play and in sole possession of first place. (Continue reading "McCallum Wins Close One...")

Special ANA Executive Committee Meeting

A special meeting open to all residents has been scheduled for Saturday 11/4 at 10 a.m. at the Yarborough Library on Hancock Drive.  The Board along with the Allandale Neighborhood Planning Committee will be discussing Allandale entering the City of Austin neighborhood planning process. Anyone interested in this issue, please feel free to join us.  The meeting should only last one hour.

Shoal Creek Sidewalks Update

Update From Darryl Haba, City of Austin Project Manager:

Just wanted to provide a brief update.  All work along Shoal Creek between Allandale and Hancock is complete.  We have about two weeks worth of work between Hancock and about 47th Street then the entire stretch from 38th to Allandale will be complete.  City crews started the road repairs (new asphalt) between Allandale and Hancock on Monday.  This area will be milled down and new asphalt installed.  We also started new sidewalk construction along the west side of Shoal Creek close to Foster and are working south.

ANEW STICKER - AKA Broz Automotive

submitted by Kerry Kimbrough

Fifty years ago, Allandale was the edge of town, Burnet   Road was simply the highway to Burnet, and the biggest business was gasoline. In February 1957, Warren Broz opened a Gulf station at Burnet Road and Pegram. Fifty years later, Broz Automotive has changed with the times, but they’re still going strong. Warren’s son Roger Broz, the current owner, tells the story.

Neighborhood Meeting Tomorrow

submitted by Gretchen Vaden

This Wednesday there are two neighborhood meetings at the Yarborough Library on Hancock Drive.

The first meeting--Allandale Neighborhood Planning Committee (NPC)--begins at 6 p.m. We have invited and confirmed Councilmember Brewster McCracken and City of Austin Neighborhood Planning Director Mark Walters.

The second meeting--Allandale Neighborhood Association Executive Meeting--will begin following the end of the first. This should occur around 7 p.m. However, it's expected that the first meeting will run over into the second.

All Allandale residents are invited to come. We have invited
representatives from surrounding neighborhoods to attend the NPC
meeting.

I apologize for this late transmission, but a much earlier email never
posted, so I'm trying again and hoping this one comes through more
quickly....

Meet the New ANA Executive Committee Members

At the last Allandale Neighborhood Association general meeting, 5 new members were elected to the Executive Committee. They are: Allan McMurtry, Katie Hansen, John Keohane, Linnea Anderson, and Joe Reynolds. I just posted their profiles which are in a Q&A format. You will find those profiles along with that of the other Board members here. We welcome them to the Committee and appreciate their willingness to contribute time and effort to the well-being of the neighborhood.

Knights Continue Their Search For District Title

submitted by Tom Davis

The McCallum Knights continued their quest for the District title last week taking on one of the new teams on the block, the Manor Mustangs. McCallum came away from the Mustangs’ home field victorious, 28 to 7. The Knights remain undefeated in district play with 3 games left. McCallum’s next game against the Elgin Wildcats will probably determine who will be able to claim the title of District Champ. The game, which is also McCallum’s Homecoming, will be at House Park on Friday, October 27th, at 7:30pm. (Continue reading "Knights Continue Their...")

Drydock Late Night Permit Denied

Drydock Seafood (formerly Asian Buffet/Romeo's/Pancho's) went before the Zoning and Platting Commitee on 10/17/06 seeking a permit to allow it to remain open until 2 am. The request for a late night permit was opposed by the Allandale Neighborhood Association. What follows is  a message posted to the Allandale listserv responding to a question regarding the outcome by sherahjr@aol.com on 10/18/06: