Laurel Oaks
Official Publication Of The
Laurel Oaks
Neighborhood Association October 2008 • Volume 1, Issue iv
Hello Neighbors, I was recently looking at the previous issue of the LONA newsletter and was pleasantly surprised to notice not only the increase in LONA authorship, but also an increase in local business advertisers. Great job everyone. We are well on our way to creating a great resource for all our neighbors. If you do have any questions or comments, you can always send an email to the LONA board at
[email protected]. We all know that Texas is special, but now we have our own date for National Night Out. That’s right, NNO will be held during October 7th. Get out there and meet your neighbors, it builds the community and actually helps reduce crime. A couple our street groups will be hosting their NNO celebrations at Oak View Park. Please see the notice further on in the newsletter for more information. For those of you on the LONA Yahoo Group, you have seen a number of emails concerned about people driving poorly when kids are going to and coming from school. Please be aware that kids do not always make the safe decision when crossing roads and be extra vigilant. Also, at the end of the month there will be a significant increase in little ghouls, goblins, spider men, Jedi knights, pirates, fairies and princesses in the neighborhood. Please watch out for them and drive safe. And please help me with the dental bills and only pass out healthy, nutritious items…..RIGHT. Have a great October and a Happy Halloween! Richard Thomas LONA President
Neighborhood Watch Program
Recently there have been numerous reports of auto and home break-ins in the neighborhood. As a result, there has been interest in implementing our own Neighborhood Watch Program. Neighborhood Watch Programs are one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing citizens together with law enforcement to deter crime and make communities safer. Many Austin neighborhoods have already employed these types of programs. As a group, we have the power, the strength and safety in numbers. Let’s work together to find ways to deter crime in our own neighborhood. The first meeting was held on September 20, 2008 at 10:00 am. The purpose of this first meeting was to identify what it takes to initiate a Neighborhood Watch Program; a start-up plan of action. At this introduction meeting, we developed policies and procedures, assigned tasks, and initiated our first steps. Please join your neighbors for the second meeting. Check your LONA Calendar for next date, time and place. Or contact Lori Bertenthal, 512-658-3179,
[email protected] for more details and information.
Have a Safe And Happy Halloween
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President’s Note: Below is the text on an email that I received from the civilian coordinator for the NW police district, Michelle Menchaca. The information is relevant for all of us and so I am passing it along. Michelle’s contact information is also included should you have any questions for her. - Richard Thomas, President
Residential Burglaries
We have recently seen an influx of residential burglaries this month. The Austin Police Department is committed to apprehending the suspects in these cases, and would appreciate the citizens of Austin to report any unusual or suspicious activity. Examples of unusual or suspicious activity are: • Someone waiting or loitering in front of a house or business (especially if the business is closed or the homeowners are away.) • Someone loading property into a vehicle at an unusual place or hour. (This could be a burglary in progress.) • Vehicles repeatedly driving slowly through the neighborhood with no apparent destination or with the headlights turned off. • Persons loitering around cars or going car-to-car looking into them. Remember to keep your garage doors locked, sliding glass doors secured, your windows locked at any level in your home, and turn on outside lights. Michelle Menchaca Admin Assistant/NW DRs Austin Police Department Ph 512-974-5589 At no time will any source be allowed to use the Laurel Oaks Neighborhood Newsletter contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, e-mail, 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 the Laurel Oaks Neighborhood Association and Peel, Inc. The information in the newsletter is exclusively for the private use of Laurel Oaks Neighborhood Association residents only.
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Laurel Oaks 25th Annual National Night Out Party in Oak View Park Tuesday, October 7th 6:00 – 8:00pm
Please join the Laurel Oaks Neighborhood Association in celebrating the 25th Annual National Night Out at Oak View Park. Neighborhoods throughout Austin are invited to join with thousands of communities nationwide to participate in the 2008 event. APD officers, EMS and fire fighters will join City Council Members and other City officials in attending neighborhood parties throughout Austin. ‘National Night Out’ is a great opportunity for citizens, law enforcement and other public safety officials to join forces. Events are planned to promote crime prevention and drug prevention awareness and to strengthen the police - community partnership. We encourage neighborhoods to come together and send the message that we are all working together to prevent crime and keep our neighborhoods safe. On October 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., residents are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, police officers, EMS, and fire fighters. Activities Planned for Oak View Park’s National Night Out • Bicycle, Stroller and Dog Walking Parade • Ice Cream Social / Park Fundraiser • Fun Games, Activities and Prizes • Information Tables and Displays • Laurel Oaks Neighborhood Association • Oak View Park Committee • Neighborhood Watch Initiative For the past 13 years, Texas had led the nation in citizen and police involvement. Your participation in the Austin area ‘National Night Out’ will show neighborhood strength, increase the police officer/ citizen bond and help to make our community a safer place to live. Bring a picnic blanket and basket if you would like and join in the fun. Don’t forget your flashlight for the walk or bike ride home. See you there!
Unleash Your Child’s Talent
Arts and culture enhance children’s learning experiences and bring children’s imaginations to life. All children deserve a quality arts education and cultural awareness opportunities. We are the advocates! Celebrate creativity and diversity, and invite your student(s) to express themselves and showcase their talents. The Reflections program theme for 2008-2009 is “Wow!” with six categories to be judged at the national level. These categories are Photography; Visual Arts; Literature; Musical Composition; Dance Choreography; and Film Production. For Reflections program rules and deadlines, contact your local PTA or visit www.pta.org. For Caraway Elementary School, contact Liz McDonald at
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