COMMUNITY VIEW - by Jane Genthe

Community Happy Birthdays to Bill Gantt, Oct. 17; Sharon Arthur, Dottie Brower, and Dee Brower, all on Oct. 31; Judy Picciandra, Nov. 13; Jan Calkins, Nov. 18; and Colonel Craighead, Dec. 10.

Community Happy Anniversaries to Judy and David Picciandra, married l9 years on Oct. 19; to Larry and Christine Craighead for their October anniversary; and to Jan and Jim Calkins married 38 years on Oct. 31 (they each say that they got tricked and the other got the treat!).

Community Congratulations to new grandparents Jesse and Margie Bennight with grandson Jazpir Logan Storm Bennight born Oct. 21 at eight pounds and 20 inches. Jazpir joins two-year-old sister Jessica Jazman Dawn. Momma Misty and family are all doing fine. Also congratulations to David and Judy Picciandra who are new grandparents to John Eldridge Picciandra born to John and Jaimie on All Souls Day, Oct. 31, at 11:43 a.m. in Houston. John Eldridge joins two-year-old brother Brandon, and all are doing fine.

Due to the recent floods which were especially evident at the Big Sandy low-water crossing, we were asked to reprint this from the March 1998 edition of Nameless News: "The Big Sandy crossing will be elevated and widened, with the current two 12-inch water pipes replaced with three 30-inch pipes and a water box for better creek flow. Whitley [Ron Whitley, county engineering technician] said the creek will still flood in a huge rain, but not under normal conditions because the improvements will lessen that chance."

On Nov. 14, the Sandy Creek Community Association (SCCA) sponsored our semi-annual street cleanup with helpers from the county community service. In spite of the steady rain, the crew collected 27 bags of trash and a bag of aluminum cans to recycle. The SCCA fed the crew lunch at the Round Mountain Baptist Church in appreciation for their services. Everyone in the community is asked to join in the clean-up by cleaning your right-of-way and property. Let's have a beautiful neighborhood for the holidays!

If you need Avon products for Christmas gifts or for yourself, call Jeanne Sanders at 259-8018.

Have you noticed our new community business, Name-less Novelties, which opened Oct. 1? It is located at 22657-A Nameless Road, next to Calkins Country Store. The store is great for gifts, featuring jewelry; magnetic nose and lip studs, toe rings, candles, black lights, tie-dyes, handmade beaded jewelry (my favorite), video rentals, and more. Nameless Novelties is open afternoons Monday-Saturday. For more info, call 259-4655 or drop by and look around the store.

Included in this newsletter is an insert for Rainbow House, announcing a one-of-a-kind service tending sick children, aged 12 months to 12 years, while parents work. For more information, call the phone numbers on the insert.

The second insert, provided by a concerned Sandy Creek resident, Nancy Heeren, talks about the "Y2K" (Year 2000) computer problem. If you haven't heard about this potentially widespread problem, Nancy's flyer is a good place to start. And her suggestions make good sense for general disaster planning, too, especially for rural areas like ours.

A new symphony band has formed in Cedar Park-"Band of the Hills." The band of about 40 members meets at the Leander High School Band Hall on Bagdad Road on Thursday nights, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. If you play a musical instrument and like to play (even if you are out of practice), you are welcome and encouraged to join. All types of instruments are needed to round out the group. For more information and directions contact Band Director Bob Dalrymple at 255-4225, or Terrell Webster at 335-8933.

The Hill Country Singers are having their popular annual Fall/Christmas Concert at Lago Vista Middle School's Viking Hall on Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 (for details, see Community Calendar). The group is composed of members from this and other nearby communities. Their two-hour program includes Scottish and Yiddish folk songs, Broadway, old favorites, pop, and a large assortment of Christmas songs. It is a well-received seasonal event enjoyed by everyone. For information, contact Ginger, 267-1628, or Jane, 259-6851.

Important Numbers
For junked lots - Health Dept.469-2015 or 480-8555
Septic tanks - Texas Water Cmsn.834-6663 or 834-6700
Hazardous Waste908-2320
AFDC-Food Stamps - Medicaid339-4421
Carts-Transportation478-RIDE (7433)
Center for Battered Women385-5181
Hill Country Ministries259-0360
Legal Aid of Central Texas1-800-369-9270
Meals on Wheels476-6325
Senior Legal Hotline1-800-622-2520
Senior Meals258-3172
Texas Dept. Human Svcs - abuse800-252-5400 or 873-6342
The Fire Marshal's Office has FREE smoke detectors for anyone who needs them. Call 708-4621.

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Do you have news? Call Jane at 259-5349.