SPECIAL THIS MONTH: Glen Coleman and Pam Whittington co-author this article introducing themselves and discussing their goals for HPNA

We are excited to begin our term as Co-Presidents of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association. We'd like to thank Gary Penn and Bruce Nadig for their service. Gary served two terms as Co-President and Bruce served one term as Co-President. When you see them, please join us in showing appreciation for their dedication and leadership.

My name is Glen Coleman and I want to thank y'all for the opportunity to serve as a leader in this organization. In some ways Hyde Park has always reminded me of the small Texas town of Junction where I grew up. There is a strong sense of community here; people know your name, wave Pecan Press The Pecan Press is published monthly by the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association in Austin, Texas. Editor Grant Thomas   454-7284   <hgthomas@palnet.org> Associate Editor Sarah Sitton   459-4530   307 E. 39th St. Poetry Editor Nancy Taylor Day   892-0127   <NancyLTD@aol.com> Crime Reporter Bruce Nadig   323-0779   <motorbruce@hotmail.com> Advertising Director Mike Capochiano   4904 Avenue H   467-9198 Production Manager Robert M. Farr   731-0617   <bobfarr@austin.rr.com> Mail Ads to: Print Deluxe 7500 Chelmsford Dr. Austin, TX 78736 Note: Each month's ad and editorial deadline is the 15th of month preceding publication. Distribution Coordinator Herb Dickson   4401 Avenue D   458-4335 Area Coordinators North of 45th/West of Duval - Pam Dozler 458-8927 North of 45th/East of Duval - Sarah Heather 452-8486 South of 45th/West of Speedway - The Gossetts 452-3654 South of 45th/East of Speedway - Martha Campbell 452-2815 Contributors Bruce Banner,Candy Gray Becker,Cynthia Beeman,Laurence Becker, Mary Collins Blackmon,George Bristol,Lewis Brownlow,Katherine Bryn,Mark Burkhardt,Amon Burtoe,Martha Campbell,Inga Maric Carmel,Josephine Casey, Nicole Caspers,Kitty Clark,Carol Cohen Burton,Mike Capochiano,Susan Crites-Krumm,Celeste Cromack,Rob D'Amico,Herb Dickson,Avis Davis,Don Davis,Lynn Denton,Pam Dozler,Cathy Echols,Jordan Erdos,Jack Evins,Patricia Florence,Merle Franke,Gregory Free,Larry Frelich,Robert Garrett,Mary Carolyn George,Larry Gilg,Susan Gilg,Ann S. Graham,Carolyn E. Grimes,Ben Heimsath,John Kerr,Susan Kerr,Bo Kersey,Deanna King,Susan Kirk,Anna Kotecki,Karen McGraw,Sharon Majors,Barbara Manson,Alan Marburger,Peter Maxon,Brook Meggs,Fred Meredith,Susan Moffat,Catherine Moore,Jill Nokes,Harry Pape,Wanda Penn,Cecil Pennington,Linda Pennington,Peter Pfeiffer,Dorothy Richter,Margie Sanford,Sheree Scarborough,Cathy Short,Sarah Sitton,Thad Sitton,Julie Strong,Kathleen Strong,Lao Tzu,Jennifer Vickers,Katie Vignery,Sandra Villalaz-Dickson,Lorre Weidlich,Joe Wiseman

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when they drive by and knock on the door if "it's been awhile". I moved to Hyde Park in 1995 and began delivering the Pecan Press for my block. In October of 2001 I was elected Secretary of Association. Many of you may know my daughter Ellie from our mornings in Shipe Park, and more and better children's services are a key goal of this administration. I look forward to meeting and working with you all. -- Glen Coleman HPNA Co-President glen@kdi.com 407-9357 Now it is Pam Whittington's turn. My husband and I have lived in Austin since 1982 and in Hyde Park since March of 1998. We restored a 1919 Arts&Crafts home North of 45th Street, which was on the Homes Tour this past June. Hyde Park is very reminiscent of the small Texas town where I was raised. I love the variety of architecture and the tree-lined streets. I first became involved in HPNA when the "super-duplex" crisis erupted in Central Austin. I joined many of you working with the City of Austin to change the rules to help preserve our neighborhood. In doing so, I quickly learned that our neighborhood is filled with fun, intelligent, talented people. We have enjoyed socializing and getting to know our neighbors, so I regret that we waited to become involved with HPNA until there was a crisis.

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Now that we have introduced ourselves, we'd like to share our goals for the next year. We have two over arching goals: Enjoy our neighborhood and neighbors Preserve and protect our neighborhood     There are many opportunities to have fun and enjoy the neighborhood and its neighbors.     Our monthly meetings are enjoyable and informative. There is an opportunity to catch up with our neighbors and to hear about what is coming up in the City that will affect us.     One of the main opportunities to enjoy our neighborhood is the Historic Hyde Park Homes Tour. In this event, we get a chance to visit with our neighbors and several the wonderful homes in our neighborhood. Of course, this is also Continued on page 6 Hyde Park Neighborhood Association P.O.Box 49427 - Austin, TX 78765 http://www.hydepark-na.org --- HPNA Officers --- Co-Pres. -Glen Coleman glen@kdi.com 407-9357 Co-Pres. -Pam Whittington ppw@sprintpcs.com 452-9776 Sec. -Marrilee Ratcliffe marrilee@hotmail.com 289-2284 Trea. -Mike Capochiano 4904 Ave H 467-9198 Trea. Emerita - Josephine Casey HPNA Committee/Task Forces AISD     Ann Graham 3815 Ave H 458-8096 Alley Coordinator -Volunteer needed Beautification     Margot Thomas 4106 Ave F 454-7284     Merle Franke 4102 Ave D 452-0414 Children's Programs     Anne Graham 3815 Ave H 458-8096 Church Liasion     Niyanta Spelman 3802 Ave F 459-8349 Communications/Web     Mark Fishman 3905 Ave G 371-7920 Crime and Safety     Bruce Nadig 615 E 48th 323-0779 Development Review     Stan Kozinsky 4604 Ave G 451-4455 Homes Tour 2003 -Volunteer needed Membership     J.P. Young jpyoung@io.com 450-0707 Neighborhood Planning     Karen McGraw 4315 Ave C 459-2261 Mueller Task Force     John Kerr 4209 Ave F 451-3931 Shipe Park     Suzee Brooks 4900 Ave H 459-5115 Sidewalks -Volunteer needed 38th Street Taskforce -Volunteer needed Triangle Development     Cathy Echols 4002 Ave C 206-0726 Zoning     Dorothy Richter 3901 Ave G 452-5117 Austin Neighborhoods Council Rep.     Volunteer needed