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CAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL Seeks Austin Leaders to

Join Membership The Community Action Network Community Council is now accepting

applications for new members. Community Action Network (CAN) represents many of the agencies and organizations in Austin and Travis County that provide resources to enhance the social, health, educational and economic well-being of Central Texas. Agencies, nonprofits and individuals work together, through CAN, to build a community of equity and opportunity.

Community Action Network includes two primary bodies – the Board of Directors, which is comprised of policy makers from each of the 17 partner organizations, and the Community Council. The Community Council is made up of members of the public who represent the diversity of interests, concerns, organizations, issues and populations of the Central Texas community. The role of the Community Council is to provide a link between the community at large and the policy makers and elected officials who serve on the CAN Board of Directors. Earlier this year, CAN released a Community Dashboard of key social indicators of our community’s well-being. The Community Council has been holding monthly televised public forums so that community stakeholders can share information about each of these indicators and what it will take for our community to move the indicators in the right direction. Get to know the issues in our community and become engaged in finding collaborative solutions to the challenges we face.

On-line applications can be found at www.caction.org. Click on “CAN Councils” and “Community Council” for the application, a roster of current members, agendas and minutes of past meetings, and copies of presentations shared at past meetings. Community Council members serve a three-year term. Meetings are generally held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month at Austin City Hall.

CAN Partner organizations: Austin Area Interreligious Ministries, Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin Community College, Austin Independent School District, Austin Travis County Integral Care, Capital Metro, City of Austin, Community Justice Council, Central Health, One Voice Central Texas, Seton Family of Hospitals, St. David’s Foundation, St. Edward’s University, Travis County, United Way Capital Area, University of Texas at Austin, and Workforce Solutions – Capital Area.

TEXAS ANNUAL TAX HOLIDAY AUGUST 20, 21 & 22

Texas shoppers get a break from state and local taxes on August 20, 21 and 22-the state’s annual tax holiday. Lay-away plans can be used again this year at some stores to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.

The law exempts most clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. Backpacks under $100 and used by elementary and secondary students are also exempt. A backpack is a pack with straps one wears on the back. The exemption during the sales tax holiday includes backpacks with wheels, provided they can also be worn on the back like a traditional backpack, and messenger bags. The exemption does not include items that are reasonably defined as luggage, briefcases, athletic/duffle/gym bags, computer bags, purses or framed backpacks. Ten or fewer backpacks can be purchased tax-free at one time without providing an exemption certificate to the seller. A detailed list of exempt and non-exempt items can be found at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/tx98.

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The Help by Kathryn StockettI had heard a lot of buzz around The Help by Kathryn Stockett, but

it wasn’t until a good friend of mine coined the book, “exceptional” that I downloaded it onto my Kindle. Boy, am I glad I did! As with humor, it is rare to be able to communicate through the written word raw tenderness between two people, but Stockett nailed it! The perspective of this book, through the eyes of “the help,” African American women working in white women’s houses during the 1960s is spectacular.

It is these strong African American women who very often raised the white children, and they did it with pride, extreme love and tenderness. There are a couple of lines within the book that really highlight this point, “Someone whose eyes simply said, without words, You are fine with me” and “You already up, Baby Girl? Why you didn’t holler for me?” and “You a smart girl. You a good girl.”

These women build up the children in their care and want to teach them that color isn’t important in God’s eyes.

I also really enjoyed the different personalities and voices in the book as it really told a dramatic, entertaining, sad and funny story. It was interesting to reflect on the books mention of actual historical events, for example the birth of zip codes and well as the more obvious ones during this time—of Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King and President Kennedy’s assassination.

The Help is a beautiful story of love filled with conflict, but ultimately love.

Feel free to comment on this review, your thoughts on the book or suggest a book for me to review on my blog: http://brittsbuzz.blogspot.com.

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Custom window treatments are a decorative and functional complement to a home, and add color, texture and softness. Custom treatments can range in price from very reasonable to very expensive. If you are considering window treatments for your home, there are a number of factors to consider. Those factors are: style, budget and function.

STYLEYou can accomplish great style in any

budget range. You may already have ideas that you like, from model homes or decorating magazines. You may prefer light and airy, or richly luxurious, casual or formal. If you are working with a window treatment specialist or decorator to determine what style treatments will best fit your home, it

is important to discuss the budget you have allotted for this project. You may decide to focus on one room at a time, which makes it easier on your wallet and also to make decisions. Knowing your budget helps your consultant present style ideas and fabrics that will keep the project in your price range.

Some treatment styles require considerably more fabric than others, which generally means more lining and more labor. Fabrics with a very large motif (such as a large bouquet of flowers) may require more yardage in order to center or match the motif throughout the project. Treatments with deep folds or pleats require more fabric than a flat treatment. Flat does not mean boring: adding contrasting trim, banding, buttons or tassels adds interest.

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A flat treatment (like a roman shade, cornice or a straight valance) also lets the fabric print be seen completely. If you have fallen in love with a tulip floral print, a flat treatment showcases the tulips much better than a gathered treatment does.

If there are blinds in place, you have many choices to select from to accent your furnishings. Consider how the room is used: a bedroom might dictate room-darkening draperies to permit sleeping late on the weekends. A west-facing window might require interlining or other linings to prevent light bleed-through, fabric fading and/or rot. Silk may be interlined to add lush body, insulation and to protect the silk from the sun. A kitchen window may only need a fabric accent valance for color and interest. These are options, depending on your goals for your room.

Fabric prices vary greatly. Retail fabric stores offer a good selection, reasonable prices and can generally order fabric for you if they do not have the quantity you require.

Outlet stores have very low prices, stock that changes rapidly and cannot be reordered, and may sell “second quality” fabrics that may be flawed. If the price is right, you can purchase additional yardage to offset flaws. The stock changes rapidly, and if you mull over your sample options, the fabric may no longer be available when you go to purchase it. A designer or window treatment consultant has access to the Decorative Center of Houston, which has tens of thousands of fabrics available. The selection of fabric, rods, trimmings, tassels, etc. is far beyond that found in retail locations. This is a huge benefit if you are trying to coordinate with existing fabrics in your furnishings that may be discontinued and no longer available.

Custom window treatments should reflect your taste and lifestyle, and still leave money in the bank! Make your home your personal oasis by choosing a treatment that has style and personality and fits within your budget.

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OAK wILT DISEASESubmitted by Rich Keith

Oak wilt is a very real and very important concern among Texas landowners. Oak wilt, caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum, is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States. The bad news is that it occurs in over 60 Texas counties and will never completely disappear. The good news is that with some basic knowledge about how and why oak wilt spreads, you can take steps to help prevent infections on your land.

The oak wilt fungus kills by clogging the water conducting system of the tree. All oaks are susceptible to oak wilt to varying degrees. Live oaks are probably the most obvious victims of the disease because they die in the largest numbers, mainly because of their interconnected root systems that allow the rapid spread of the fungus. And infected trees often die within 6-12 months. But how do they get it? From red oaks.

Red oaks are extremely susceptible and often die within a few weeks of apparent symptoms. Red oaks act as breeding grounds for the fungus. Under the right conditions, fungal mats under the bark often create cracks in the bark and emit a fruity odor. Tiny, sap-feeding Nitidulid beetles are attracted to these mats and feed on them, gathering fungal spores as they do. When the beetles find a fresh wound on another oak they feed on the sap and transmit the spores, infecting the tree. This is how

new infections are created in live oaks. Interestingly, red oaks often do not exhibit any clear symptoms

besides pale and brown leaves during an unusual time of year. The tree dies shortly thereafter.

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Since the disease only spreads in two ways and new infections are only established by beetles feeding on wounded oak trees, by taking precautions you can help prevent the spread of oak wilt. Fungal mats tend to form during mild, spring-like weather, when beetles are most abundant. You should avoid pruning oaks during these times to reduce the chance of infection. Winter and hot summer are good times to prune your trees, while spring is the worst time for these activities, even though it may be the nicest time to work outside. No matter when you prune, you should always immediately paint your cuts or any wounds on your oak trees with pruning paint or standard latex paint. Contaminated beetles may be present at any time and painting will prevent them from feeding on the sap from fresh wounds.

Tree health, age, and size have no impact on susceptibility to oak wilt so you should always paint cuts on oaks, no matter how healthy they are. Importantly, if you hire a tree service, insist that they clean all their saws and cutters with a bleach solution before working on your trees. Source: Plateau Wildlife; TX Oak Wilt Information Partnership. For more information contact RKeith@Primerica.com Rich Keith, (512) 632-0162.

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