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Four Points Bank of America was the scene for the 26th Austin bank robbery of 2011. On Dec. 30 at 3:38 p.m. Austin Police Department officers responded to a bank robbery at the Bank of America, located at 11500 RM 2222 Road. “A suspect is in custody, Charles Stuart Gilfillan, 54,” said Veneza Aguinaga, Senior APD Police Officer. A preliminary investigation shows that a white male entered the bank demanding cash. The suspect left the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. In 2011, there were 26 bank robberies in the City of Austin, which is down 10 from 2010 when there were 36, there were 19 in 2009 and 24 in 2008. Nationwide bank robberies are still fairly common, although eventually many bank robbers are found and arrested, sources say. A report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
states that, among Category I serious crimes, the arrest rate for bank robbery a decade ago was second only to that of murder. Banks have sophisticated protections in place like motion-sensing and high resolution color security cameras, time-locked heavy vault doors, silent alarms, exploding dye packs, bait money and locator devices. Even the most impregnable vault or safe needs to be able to be opened by someone. It used to be that robbers would kidnap the bank manager in many cases, but that does not work as it used to as banks have often removed the manager’s ability to open the vault. Sources say bank another deterrent to robbing banks is that prosecution is severe. Accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, bringing bank robbery under federal jurisdiction and involving the FBI. Anyone with additional information about the Four Points Bank of America robbery is asked to call ROBBERY, 8
Four Points Park adds a dentist, Dr. Vincent Morales, DDS, to its offices. Located at 6911 N. RM 620 behind Walgreens and Wells Fargo, Four Points Park is already home to Anytime Fitness, Pilates & Yoga at Four Points and Basic Couture.
Top: Surveillance image from Fri. Charles Stuart Gilfillan, 54, was taken into custody and is suspected of robbing the Four Points Bank of America on Friday.
2011 homes sales, prices up in Four Points
By LYNETTE HAALAND
River North MLS Stats for 2011
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Last year home sales in Four Points increased and so did the average sales price, creating a strong local real estate market. "Homes sold for 7.4 percent more in 2011 than 2010, days on the market have stayed about the same with only a 2.4 percent increase, and the number of homes sold increased by 12 percent," said Rhonda Durrill, Avalar Austin Real Estate Agent, Steiner Ranch Office. The average home in 2011 sold for $145.30 per square foot as opposed to $136.49 per square foot just one year earlier in the River North Multiple Listing Service area, which includes most of the Four Points subdivisions. Durrill said the health of the housing market is not determined nationally or even city wide but rather by breaking it down to supply and demand in the different subdivisions and areas. A couple of the major subdivisions in Four Points did well in 2011. The average home in Steiner Ranch was on the market for 8 days less than last year, while increasing the average sold price per square foot from $125 to $128. In River Place, homes stayed on the market 6 days longer, but the price per square foot increased from $134 to $153. According to the Milken Institute, Austin ranked as the 4th Best Performing City out of 200 of the largest metros. HOME SALES, 8
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“We have just executed a lease with Dr. Vincent Morales, DDS for space C-100,” said Dana Odom, agent with Schneider & Associates Inc. “We are 53 percent full and could use more tenants,” Odom said.
Median
Average
New Steiner apartments not expected to impact local schools much By LYNETTE HAALAND
2011 2010
% 2011 2010 change
% change
List
441,439
423,149
+4.3
542,637
504,731
+7.5
Sold
429,050
405,000
+5.9
514,567
478,944
+7.4
Sq. ft
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3328
-0.8
3430
3395
+1.0
LP/SF
137.17
129.23
+6.1
152.46
143.45
+6.3
SP/SF
131.07
123.68
+6.0
145.30
136.49
+6.5
DOM
51
55
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85
83
+2.4
2011 Averages
Steiner Ranch
River Volente Place
Grandview Westminster Hills Glen
List
433,465
611,610
515,910
299,500
968,433
Sold
415,793
585,726
478,500
285,400
894,921
Sq. ft.
3203
3598
3682
3205
4792
LP/SF
133.65
158.54
141.12
93.45
197.69
SP/SF
128.27
152.66
130.12
89.05
184.76
DOM
65
95
95
93
191
Above: River North MLS Stats for 2011 shows median and average list price, sold price, square footage, list price per square footage, sold price per square footage and days on market in the Four Points area. Below: 2011 Averages shows these same categories for specific Four Points communities. Charts provided by Rhonda Durrill, Avalar Austin Real Estate Agent, Steiner Ranch Office.
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Adding 300 more apartment units to Steiner Ranch is not expected to make a big impact on the overall student body of the local schools, according to Leander ISD officials. Greystone Development is slated to start construction this month. Plans are to build 26 apartment buildings with 298 units on a portion of the 52 acres at 4800 Steiner Ranch Blvd. The 2010 - 2011 demographers report has taken those 300 units into consideration, said Veronica Sopher, Executive Director of School/Community Relations. There is an independent report done every year for LISD that shows how the local demographics are expected to impact the schools, Sopher said. The report looks at land development, real estate movement and calculates the potential for additional growth in the various LISD neighborhoods. As it appears now, Steiner Elementary will be able to handle the 298-unit apartment project, Sopher said. “The types of units these are and in the price ranges they are expected to be in, we don’t expect a lot of kids to live
there, as I understand it,” Sopher said. Around 30 students is the general number range based on the formulas the demographer used. Walter Eeds, CEO with Greystone, said there will be about 45 units of the 298 that will be 3-bedroom, of the remainder, roughly 60 percent will be 1-bedroom and 40 percent 2-bedroom. Square footage will range from about 925 square feet to a maximum of 1,300 square feet. The developers expect to attract a combination of young couples, old couples, retirees, singles and young families to live in the apartments. Considering the report, Sopher does not expect a big impact on the nearby schools but if there is an issue with more students than expected, the district looks at options including portable buildings to handle the influx. Sopher also says the student body on each campus varies year to year depending on various factors. For example, right now LISD schools have a “bubble of students in 2nd and 3rd grades” and fewer kindergardeners than in years past. Future demographer reports will show if LISD will be able to absorb the potential for additional multi family projects in Steiner with its existing schools.
Four Points 7 Eleven closes after 35 years in business The Four Points 7 Eleven is closed at the Four Points intersection of RR 620 and FM 2222. “It is a sad day. We’ve been here 35 years, a long time. Now the store is very empty,” said Diane Juarez, 7 Eleven field consultant on Monday, the last day it was open.
The convenience store does not own the building and Juarez said their lease was not renewed. “We don’t know what the owner has in reservation for the space,” she said. An employee said the building sits on a six acre parcel.
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Concordia dedicates new St. David’s Foundation Interactive Technology Lab As Concordia University Texas prepares to graduate its first class of nurses this spring, it is also ushering in a new Interactive Technology Lab. The lab was funded through a grant from St. David’s Foundation, a joint owner of St. David’s HealthCare, whose mission is to improve health and health care for all Central Texans by investing proceeds from their hospitals to fund community healthcare initiatives.
Concordia, with its main campus based in Four Points, received this grant to improve telecommunication opportunities for students. The lab is currently being use by its fast-growing nursing program. Students benefit by connecting to healthcare professionals throughout the world and participating in virtual clinical scenarios. “We are thrilled that St. David’s Foundation has chosen to CONCORDIA, 8
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Foundations for successful students To ensure that we are educating the whole child, each month Leander ISD focuses on four of the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets, positive experiences and qualities that help students thrive and make positive choices. The developmental assets fall under eight broader categories that include support, empowerment, boundaries and expectations, constructive use of time, commitment to learning, positive values, social competencies and positive identity. Research has shown that the more assets a student has, the more likely it is that he or she will grow into a healthy, caring and responsible adult. In our district, we provide learning environments where children are encouraged to be successful academically, physically, socially and emotionally. As such, the 40 Developmental Assets dovetail with the characteristics identified in the dis-
trict’s 10 Ethical Principles, and together, serve as beneficial building blocks for life. Because they tie into many other qualities we value in LISD, throughout the year, classrooms focus on how these assets can help students stay on pathways to success. As it happens, numerous opportunities for students to apply the developmental assets to the district’s college- and careerreadiness initiatives are on the horizon. For example, in just a few weeks, high school students will have the opportunity to express achievement motivation and register for Advanced Placement Exams. Students are encouraged to take exams for each AP class they are taking this school year. Scoring well on AP exams can earn students college credit. Exam registration will begin January 30. Similarly, if secondary students have not yet taken, or wish to retake, the SAT
or the ACT, they may register for mester. These fun and innovative upcoming testing days available learning experiences allow studuring the spring semester. dents to be involved in numer Scholarship opportunities ous developmental assets, inencourage several developmen- cluding creative activities, youth tal assets, inprograms and cluding school inter personal e n g a g e m e nt . competence. Among them, For a complete the Leander list of the afterCouncil of school enrichPTAs and Texment classes as PTA recently offered this BRET CHAMPION spring, please announced that they are offering scholar- go to the LISD website and select ships for high school seniors. after-school enrichment from Students may demonstrate the the QuickLinks. asset of commitment to learning Other invaluable developand submit their application for mental assets are support at these scholarships prior to their home and positive family comdeadlines. LISD seniors interest- munication. LISD periodically ed in applying for scholarships offers parenting classes for parshould fill out the applications ents interested in learning new available in the high school’s strategies. One such class is the counseling office. very popular Parenting with LISD will again offer its after- Love and Logic, a seven-week school enrichment programs for course offered by Mary Ann elementary-age students this se- Kluga, LISD chemical abuse pre-
Every year Canyon Ridge Middle School hosts a school science fair to find the top projects to advance to the Austin Regional Science Fair, and the Exxon Mobile Texas State Science Fair. “We are in need of judges! If you would enjoy interviewing middle school students, have some scientific background, and would be able to volunteer four hours, please see the details below,” said Justyne Biddle, organizer with CRMS Science Department. Date: Thurs. Jan. 26th and Fri. Jan. 27th
Location: Canyon Ridge Middle School, 12601 Country Trails Lane. Time: Each category has a four hour window for judging to be completed. The dates and times vary per category. Requirement to judge: Content knowledge in one of the below categories. A science degree is not required, but preferred. The categories highlighted are categories that we seem to have difficulty finding judges, or we have a high number of projects, so if you know of anyone that can help such as a master gardener for plants, or a retired teacher for
behavioral science, please let us know. -Animal Science -Behavioral and Social Science -Cellular and Molecular Biology -Chemistry -Computer Science -Earth and Planetary Science -Electrical and Mechanical Engineering -Material and Bio Engineering -Environmental Science -Medicine and Health Science -Microbiology -Physics and Astronomy -Plant Science To sign up or for more details: Justyne.biddle@leanderisd.org
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The River Ridge Elementary PTA Presents: Rattler Roundup 2012 • @ Uncle Billy’s on Lake Travis Upper Deck • Thursday April 5, 2012 6:30-10:30PM A great evening of food & live
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vention coordinator. This course is designed to help parents nurture responsible children by letting empathy and consequences do the teaching. The winter Parenting with Love and Logic session begins on January 12. Space fills up fast, so if you are interested in learning more, go to the LISD website, select the Parents/ Students tab and click on the Love and Logic Class link. Perhaps most importantly, this month LISD is reminding students of the importance of regular and punctual attendance, in line with the developmental asset of bonding to school. Student attendance is the top factor in determining the likelihood that a student will graduate. In fact, the LISD Dropout Prevention Task Force found that students who miss 10 or more unexcused days are 15.5 times more likely to drop out of high school before graduation. For every day of school missed, it takes at least
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Lake Austin teen’s message resonates worldwide Ben Breedlove cheated death went into cardiac arrest at WHS. three times but not four and his He had a vision while he was being message of peace is resonating revived and he saw himself with worldwide. The 18-year old Westhis favorite rapper, Kid Cudi, and lake High School senior died on looked at himself in a mirror feelChristmas Day from a congenital ing proud of his entire life. He writes of a peace he heart condition. Ben made flashcard videos bedid not want to leave. He ends fore his death that have stirred with the question, “Do you believe emotions everywhere. His videos LYNETTE in Angels or God?” “I do,” his last have been translated into multiple HAALAND note card answers. Ben’s funeral service languages. His story has made nawas held on Thursday at Gateway tional and international headlines Church. His 19 year old sister, Ally, called it and was featured on NBC Nightly News. Ben had his own channel on YouTube on a day of celebration through her smile and which he covered everything from relation- tears. She wore earrings Ben gave to her and ship advice to tips for the SATs. picked bright colors to wear, according to In the last video he posted, one week be- reports. She also said that they talked about fore he died, Ben, with his infectious smile, how our lives on earth are gifts of God. held up small, white note cards telling the The Breedlove family fully believes there story of his struggles with the disease that was a purpose behind Ben’s life and his vitook his life: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, sions of peace. His mom Deanne said: “This a thickening of the heart muscle that makes is not about our family; it is not so much about Ben. It is about the message that God it work harder. He was honest about being scared about wants us to think about.” this disease and about being disappointed His message is about finding strength in about not getting to play sports like other faith and peace in death. As a tribute to Ben, people around the kids. But he kept smiling and focusing on God. world have made flashcard videos (hashtag Ben described how happy and peaceful he #RIPBenBreedlove) on social media outlets. felt when he nearly died three times before, from age 4 until most recently. On Dec. 6, he
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Watched movies and stayed up till midnight for the first time.
We were at the neighbors house and played card games and shot off fireworks.
We played with our cousins and did those confetti eggs at midnight and saw some fireworks from other houses.
We had a lot of fun and at a lot of good food staying up late.
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Talkin’ Turkey (and not the bird!)
By ALEC ALDEN River Place Elementary 3rd Grader
Have you ever spent 30 days not eating or drinking during the day because it was a special, religious holiday? Well, this is just one of the facts I learned about the people of Turkey. Turkey is a country on the east side of the Aegean Sea, above the Mediteranean Sea and below the Black Sea. It is a Eurasian country, joining together Europe and Western Asia. Most of the people are Muslims, and most speak Turkish. Turkish people look like Americans. They dress like we do in dresses, skirts, shorts, and pants. Turkey is a beautiful place; you can see pictures on-line. Last summer some Turkish students came to our house to learn about America. There were three of them, 2 girls and a boy. The girls were Gizem and Sevgi. Erkan was the boy. I learned a lot from them when I asked them some questions about Turkey. Here is how the interviews went: Alec: What classes did you take in school? Gizem: I took English, mathematics, physical education,
Turkish lessons, music lessons, and painting. Sevgi: Mostly writing and reading. Erkan: I studied Turkish, different maths, and social studies. Alec: What is "hello", "thank you", and "My name is..." in Turkish? Gizem: "Merhaba" means "hello", "Tesekkur" means "thank you", and "Benimadim" means "My name is". Alec: What sports do you play in Turkey? Gizem: Boys favorite sport is soccer, and other types of games played with a soccer ball. Sevgi: Soccer (which we call Football) is the most famous sport. Basketball and volleyball are popular games too. Both boys and girls play. Alec: Do you celebrate any holidays? Gizem: In the summer, we usually go to see our grandparents at the beach. When we get back home from Texas, it will be Ramadan. It lasts for the whole month of August. Sevgi: During Ramadan, we fast, or don't eat, during the day. Erkan: We eat at night. It starts at sunset. People string lanterns in their homes. There are also some big din-
ners for families and friends. I liked their staying with us. We got to play Blazer Tag, golf and tennis. It was fun because they learned whole different games. We also had a family barbecue and went swimming. It was fun playing American games with them. We also went to see the bats fly from under the Congress Street Bridge and then we went to see a band play. I would love to go to Turkey because the countryside looks beautiful. I want to see the historic buildings, the majestic beaches, and the ruins they have there. I would like to see Dalykan because that is where the mountainside tombs are. I am hoping to get to go to Turkey soon to see my friends, just maybe not during Ramadan. I'm not sure I could eat and drink only at night for a month. Joanne Stern, 3rd grade teacher at River Place Elementary, encouraged student Alec Alden in his writing skills. She said, “I told him if he completed a report on his experience last summer, when some foreign exchange students came to stay with him, I would submit it to the local paper and he might get to have it published.”
To our Students, Neighbors and friends in Steiner Ranch, Lake Travis Fire Rescue Station 605 opened its doors in Steiner Ranch in 2005 and we have been blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful neighbors ever since. Not a day goes by that we don't feel the thanks and support of those we serve and protect. When the Steiner Ranch fire began in September 2011 we were all suddenly put to the test. Even as the fire was still burning out of control we received the full support of the community as you quickly and safely obeyed the evacuation orders and trusted us to do our best to save your homes, pets and possessions. Regretfully, we were not able to save every house but thankfully, you were all safe and the fire, eventually, was put out. Your support continued throughout the extended effort to extinguish the remaining hot spots and our stations were literally flooded with cards, pictures, donations and delicious food. Even still we are greeted daily with thanksgiving and support. I would like to take this time to let our friends and neighbors know that we appreciate all of you just as much as you appreciate us and to let all of you know that we have read and shared every card, letter
and picture. While we would love to write back to you individually, there were simply too many for us to take care of! Please accept these thanks on behalf of all of us, to all of you. Your letters were filled with wonderful and important words like "brave" and "valorous", and while it is true, the responders that day were brave and valorous and worked tirelessly to save these homes, we were not the only ones. You may not have been actively putting out the fire, but you were certainly part of the effort and without you we could not have been as successful as we were. Therefore, I would like to use some wonderful and important words of my own to describe you: words like "resolve" and "community". Resolve in your commitment to return to your homes and lives and in your spirit of thanksgiving,
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If anyone got a new bike for Christmas or Hanakkah and doesn't know what to do with their gently used bike they outgrew, please give it to another kid to enjoy here in Austin! Last year Jordan Lamb, 10 year old Steiner Ranch resident, started Bikes 4 Kids From Kids and the Four Points community was able to give 25 gently used bikes to kids via the YMCA of East Austin. "Since some people had a hard time bringing their bikes to the park last year, this year we will pick up bikes on January 7th if they email us beforehand at Bike4kidsFromKids@gmail.com or they can drop off their bikes on January 14th at Bella Mar Caption: Jordan Lamb of Steiner Ranch stands by the 25 bikes she collected and donated last year from the Four Points community. Park," Lamb said.
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Twenty-six years ago, the City of Austin began recycling Christmas trees, and by this point almost 20,000 trees are kept out of area landfills annually. The tradition continues this year to recycle trees into a free local resource. One Four Points location is RM 620 Low Water Crossing (beneath the RM 620 bridge). Trees
Burn ban remains lifted There is no ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated Travis County at this time, according to the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office. The extreme drought conditions that we experienced a few months ago have subsided but individuals that choose to burn must still use extreme caution and follow all burning guidelines. Outdoor fireplaces and chimineas can now be used. They were banned from usage because of the open flame. Lee has seen over the years instances where a fire started on a wood deck after the use of a chiminea. Outdoor grills have always been allowed during the burn ban as long as they were in a com-
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pletely enclosed container that would not allow flames or sparks to get into the air. If your community allows burning of brush, the most important thing to remember before you burn is to contact your local fire department. Some fire departments require burn permits. The fire department will also be able to advise if burning is not allowed due to unsafe wind conditions. ESD 6: Lake Travis Fire and Rescue’s number is 512-266-2533. Please follow all outdoor burning rules as listed on our website http://www.co.travis.tx.us/fire_ marshal/burning_rules.asp
Teen life coaching NJHS students hosts drive event at St. Luke’s to “Care for Cambodians” St. Luke’s on the Lake Episcopal Church is hosting a “Teen Life Coaching” Workshop on Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. As the New Year begins, imagine your teen: • Becoming More Focused • Living with a Better Attitude • Setting Life Goals • Living with More Self-Discipline • Overcoming Peer Pressure • Turning Dreams into Reality • Performing Better Academically • Solving Problems; not Causing Problems • Staying Away from Dream-Stealers • Choosing Wisely Teenagers and parents are welcome to attend for $20/each. Fee covers lunch, nominal speaker's honorarium and materials. Teens will hear how to shake off weaknesses, negative thinking, procrastination, and limiting beliefs and behaviors. Parents will learn 'The Parenting Success Formula' to help them realize parenting purpose, vision, hopes, goals and dreams. Registration ends Jan. 17. For more info/online registration, visit www.stlukesonthelake.org
National Junior Honor Society students at Canyon Ridge Middle School started a schoolwide drive to help "Care for Cambodians" after hearing about the terrible dental care for the children in Cambodia. Students watched a presentation and were asked to join in the cause by donating a toothbrush and/or a small tube of toothpaste. Michaella Coughlin, an eighth grade student at CRMS and a member of NJHS, explained what she learned during her visit to Cambodia. "I can't believe how awful their dental care is," she explained. "The bacteria from their teeth goes to their stomach and causes illnesses, and they don't have the medicine to help them. By donating toothbrushes/toothpaste,
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