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Many ask, “When is the best time tostart a business?”The answer is crystal clear, “There hasnever been a better time to start abusiness.” When the numbers arefinally tabulated, 2012 likely marked arecord high for the opening of smallbusinesses. With an improving econ-omy, millions of people just like youestablished their own businesses andbecame their own boss. Now is youropportunity to join those millions ofself-employed people and small busi-

nesses in the United States. These are enterprising times. Faced

with limited entry level jobs, studentsare turning their talents into businessventures. Experienced professionalsare choosing the freedom and flexi-bility that comes with self-employ-ment. Middle aged people are findinggaps in the market and filling them.The over 50’s are leaving the insecu-rity of modern corporate life, launch-ing new ventures, to support theirlifestyle as their life expectancygrows.

Regardless of your age or currentemployment, there is potential to turna passion or skill from your profes-sional or personal life into a brightbusiness idea. Embracing your entre-preneurial spirit and coupling it with

free and low-cost technology, you areempowered and enabled to sell tolocal markets and reach customerson a global scale. Easy to say andeasy to do! Three good reasons to start a businesstoday: • Low start-up costs – many busi-nesses can now start with less than afew hundred dollars in actual startupcosts. With a smartphone and a hand-ful of business cards, you can instant-ly set up your operation and quickly

make sales. And…you cando it from home or any-place else you can get aninternet connection. • Enabling technology –cheap computers andphone equipment, socialmedia platforms andonline shopping cartsprovide start-up compa-nies with a powerful wayto market, just like bigbusiness. Selling and pro-moting yourself online isaffordable, achievable and

rewarding. Small business-es are more nimble thanthe behemoths. Businesses

are being built on Facebook and pro-moted via Twitter, YouTube andLinkedIn, selling everything fromheirloom vegetable seeds to e-booksand financial services and artisanfoods. Whatever your passion you cansell it as a product or service.• High level of support – when start-ing a business, you won’t be alone!There is an abundance of support tohelp you start and grow, includingpublic and private sector support. Infact, there is so much data out thereon starting and growing businessesthat you may want a safari guide toget you through the information jun-gle. TEC is just such a guide. TheEntrepreneur Center of Central Texas(www.TEC-CenTex.com) assists withmentoring and coaching individual

businesses, providing workshops andseminars on specific aspects of smallbusiness and connecting new entre-preneurs with experienced smallbusiness owners to deliver advice andprovide business specific expert men-toring. With all this available, can youresist the draw to become your ownboss?

For every business, regardless of itscurrent state, there is a logical set ofnext steps. Often, the business ownerknows many of these activities. Yet,no business has to be an “island”.Help is just a call or click away. Use it!( 2 5 4 ) 2 9 8 - 8 7 8 1w w w. T E C - C e n Te x . c o m

The Entrepreneur Center is a non-profit organization that serves theCentral Texas community, by provid-ing area businesses with the rightresources at the right time in thedevelopment of each business.Through group and individualizedtraining coupled with connectingbusinesses to needed resources, TheEntrepreneur Center is able to teachbusiness skills to startups as well asmentor existing businesses to growtheir revenue and profitability.

In the next issue, there will be twoshort articles, one focused on topicsfor the startup business and a secondon a topic of interest to more estab-lished businesses. I encourage you toread both, as the gap between whatyou know and what your businessneeds you to know, may occasionallywiden.

~VaneExecutive Director of The Entrepreneur

Center of Central Texas

By: Vane Hugo, Central Texas Entrepreneur Center

The Entrepreneur Center of Central Texas,located at 19 North Main St., Temple, TX 76501Photo by Skeebo

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Scott & White Health Plan will be hostingthe Temple Chamber of Commerce BusinessNetworking Breakfast for Chamber Membersat their location at 2 N. 5th Street in Templeon Wednesday, March 13 from 6:45 am - 8:00am.

The focus will be on Health Care Reform,with a presentation from Health Plan expertson what to expect as we move into 2014 andthe Health Care Exchange. There will also bean open forum for questions and answers. Ifyou are thinking about Health Care Reformand want to know more, this meeting will beworth your time.

Topics to be covered and discussed include:

For more information on BusinessNetworking Breakfast, visit the events page atwww.TempleTx.org, e-mail Starr Freeman atstarr@templetx.org or call the TempleChamber of Commerce at (254) 773-2105.

3rd AnnualUnderwater Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 24Ages 3-5 will hunt from 1 - 1:30p.m. Ages 6-9 will hunt from 2 - 2:30p.m. Sammons Indoor Pool,2220 West Ave D “Hunt for those wonderful Eastertreats in the pool! Afterwards, enjoysome down time playing with yourfriends in the water. “

Make sure to bring your favoriteEaster basket! Space is limited. Register by March

13.$5 per child, call 298-5930.

Kids Kraft: EasterThursday, March 2810:00 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. West Temple CommunityPark “Join the fun at thisEaster Extravaganza!Decorate Easter eggs,make a bunny basket,and hang out with theEaster Bunny. It’s goingto be a morning full ofEaster, art, and fun withfriends.”

$7 for kids ages 2-6.Call (254) 298-5474

Week of the EggMonday, March 259:00 am - 10:00 amWilson Park Recreation Center, 2205 CurtisB. Elliott Dr“We have found lots of fun and entertainingthings to do with eggs such as making geo-des, paint, marbled eggs and much more.This four day class will teaching your littleone ideas like the scientific method as wellas fine motor skills. At the endof the week, we willattempt to walk onraw eggs.”

$15, call (254)

298-5737

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Easter Happenings

By: Tammy Lawson, Scott & White Healthcare

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Wednesday, March 13 6:45 am - 8:00 am

Temple Chamber of Commerce2 N. 5th Street, Temple TX 76501Breakfast - Networking - Presentation

This month is sponsored by:

*Business Networking Breakfast is

only available to Chamber Members.

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March 285:15pm-7pm

Sponsored by: DonRingler Chevrolet-Toyota-Scion

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Local nurseries andhome and garden cen-ters are busy gettingready for spring and

already have a good supply of fertilizers,chemicals, tools and garden and patioequipment, as well as house plants andsome cold tolerant plants. Shipments ofannuals, bedding plants and other springand summer garden items will be comingsoon.

Now is a great time to prepare your lawnand garden to make sure that the grass isgreen, and the flowers and shrubs are burst-ing with color as the spring and summerseason arrives.

Your March checklist should start withcutting the dead winter growth off both the

grass and shrubs, Brian Coffield, nursery-man at Home Depot said. After the threat offrost has passed, which is usually March 15,the grass should be cut a little shorter thanusual to about 2 inches and then it shouldhave fertilizer applied. Make sure the fertil-izer is watered into the soil to prevent burn-ing. A combination fertilizer and weed killermay be used if weeds are a problem.

Prune roses and other shrubs before thespring growth starts and clean and preparebeds now for plant-ing. A pruning paintis recommended ifcuts are made on treebranches. Adding mulchto beds has many benefits:holds in moisture, controls weeds and pro-tects bare soil from erosion.

If you are planning a vegetable garden, itis a good idea to have a soil test performedto find out the fertilizer needs of yourplants. While waiting on results from thesoil testing report, till the garden space andadd compost. Some of the cold tolerant veg-etables such as onions, broccoli and lettucecan be planted outside now, but wait untillater for tomatoes and other warm seasonvegetables.

When planning new landscape additions,

be careful in selecting plants. Choose plantsbased on their sun or shade and soil typeneeds. In addition, choose plants with

drought tolerance andresistance to insects anddisease to reduce land-scape maintenance and

impact on the environment.Alvin Simcik, a certified Texas

nurseryman and owner of Cen-Tex Nurserysince 1978, recommends plants that areproven to work well in this area such asnadina, yaupon holly, possum haw holly andantique roses. Snapdragons, begonias andpetunias are also popular bedding plants.

M A S T E RGARDENER’SSPRING PLANTSALELocal gardeners will have achance to buy plants and gatherinformation from the experts atthe Bell County Master Gardener’sSpring Plant Sale on Saturday,March 23. The sale will featureperennials, vegetables, herbs, suc-culents, roses and trees, as well asinformation booths. MasterGardeners will be available toanswer questions.

The sale will be held from 7 a.m.to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23,at the Master Gardener Buildingand Grounds at the Bell CountyExtension Office located at 1605N. Main St. in Belton.

The Master Gardeners of BellCounty are volunteers who workwith the Texas A&M AgriLifeExtension Service to improve gar-dening skills throughout the com-munity. Plant sales in spring andfall raise funds for the non-profitorganization. The organization provides youthand community education, estab-lishes and maintains demonstra-tion gardens and provides aspeaker’s bureau. Master Gardener training is heldannually.

By: Susan Howe, Friends of the Temple Public Library

March Is Here& So is SpringFever!

When planning new landscape additions, be careful in selecting plants. Choose plants based on their sun or shade

and soil type needs.

Garden Centers & Nurseries that areTemple Chamber Members:Walmart Super Center, Cen-TexNursery, Home Depot, U.S. Lawns &Landscape, Heart of Texas Landscape& Irrigation Co., Inc., ChickLandscaping, Inc.

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We also want to congratulate our Jean Garner RCA of the Year Eula Jett! Thisaward goes to the Red Carpet Ambassador who has attended the most events,ribbon cuttings and meetings during the year. Left to right: 2012 Chair SandyPontes, 2013 Chair Kenny Kelly, Jean Garner RCA of the Year recipient Eula Jett& 2013 Co-Chair Gabrielle Parkey.

RCA Spotlights

Each quarter, we take the opportunity to acknowledge a Red CarpetAmbassador who has gone the extra mile in representing the Temple Chamberof Commerce and supporting our local businesses. This time though we alsowant to acknowlege our three-way tie runner ups! Thank you for your serviceto the Chamber and to our community! Left to right: Joann Alley, RichardSchneider & Gabrielle Parkey.

February New MembersAmerican Cancer SocietyBrooke Honza1700 Lake Success Blvd.Waco, TX 76710(254) 753 0807www.cancer.orgOrganizations & Associations

Balcones ResourcesSteve Shannon9301 Johnny Morris RoadAustin, TX 78724(512) 472 3355www.balconesresources.comRecycling/Resource Management

Bird Creek Mobile Home ParkAmanda Korn1712 N. General Bruce Dr.Temple, TX 76504

(254) 773 9431Mobile Home Parks

BNSF Railway CompanyDonnie StilwellPO Box 967Temple, TX 76503(254) 771 4701www.bnsf.comRailroads

Communities in Schools of GreaterCentral TX, Inc.Mary Barr4520 E. Central TX Expwy #106Killeen, TX 76543(254) 554 2132www.cis tx.orgEducational Services

Mary Kay Independent BeautyConsultantJennifer BoudreaultTemple, TX (254) 290 1967www.marykay.com/jboudreaultCosmetics & Skin Care

Operation Homefront of TexasTracy Curran10157 IH35 North, Ste. ASan Antonio, TX 78233(210) 659 8039www.operationhomefront.netMilitary & Veteran Family Assistance

Ponder's Auto & Fleet ServiceB.W. Ponder3321 Parkway DriveTemple, TX 76504

(254) 773 5993Auto Repairs & Service

Templeton ElectricLaura Templeton214 W. 4thHearne, TX 77859(254) 778 6644www.templetonelectricco.comElectrical Contractors

Thumbs Up ComplianceAmanda Reese RN5 Meadowbrook Dr., Ste. CTemple, TX 76502(254) 231 0023www.thumbsupcompliance.comEmployer Compliance Services

February RenewalsAlejo USAAll Seasons Storage Centers TempleArnold Student Union Food Court TCBaird Brothers Express Car WashBaylor University Executive MBAProgram AustinBelton ISDBest Li'L Hairhouse In TempleBig Chew Chew's, Inc.BMI Pest Management, LLCCarothers Executive HomesCentex AMBUCSCentex HomesCen Tex NurseryCFS, Inc.Chappell Hill ApartmentsClark & Fuller, PLLCCunningham Real Estate

Days InnDoctors ExpressEagle Self StorageEmporium PackagingFikes Wholesale, Inc./CEFCO FoodStoresFriars Creek Nature Preserve at GreenOaksGold Key Technology SolutionsGreen Life InteriorsGym XHeart of Texas Goodwill Industries,Inc.Hunnington ApartmentsJaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd & Therrell, P.C.Kerley's Grocery And MarketKleinfelderLa Quinta Inn Temple

ManpowerNazareth House Magnificat CenterBooks & GiftsOffice Systems 2000, Inc.Paramount Wastewater Solutions, LLCPattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P.Judge Stanton B. PembertonPrimerica/Jackson AparicioPrimus Real Estate ServicesRailroad & Heritage MuseumRonald McDonald House, TheThe Salvation ArmySchoepf's Old Time Bar B QueShipley Donuts BeltonThe Shoe BoxSmashburgerState Farm Insurance/Larry WilkersonSundek of Central Texas

TCBYTemple ISDTemple Meridian RetirementCommunityTemple Veterinary HospitalTemple Visitor CenterTemple Welding Supply, Inc.Texas First State BankTexas Wildcat Parking & StorageTXU EnergyVisiting AngelsWalgreensWalmart SuperCenterWave HealthcareWilsonart LLC

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4 Strategies for SuccessfulFacebook Marketing

Facebook continues to be the dominant player inthe social media montage. Facebook can be used toattract potential customers and contributes to brandrecognition. Here are four strategies to makeFacebook work for your business.

Make Meaningful Connections:Research shows that you can successfullymanage no more than 150 online relation-ships. You need to identify 150 or fewer“friends” who are willing to do business

with you and interact with them at least once amonth. Don’t just hit the “like” button. Look for postswhere you can congratulate them, share a resourceor otherwise engage with them. If you allocate 15-20minutes per day to post on at least 5-10 of yourFacebook friends’ accounts, you will have no troublestaying in regular contact with the most valuablemembers of your database.

Use Facebook Marketplace:Many companies are aware of Facebookbusiness pages, but do you know aboutFacebook Marketplace? FacebookMarketplace functions much like eBay. It’sideal for posting information about your

products or services. Because Google and othersearch engines now catalogue the public portions ofFacebook, using Marketplace can also improve yoursearch engine rankings.

Post Videos:Search engines love video. Posting videosabout your trade and/or services becomes away to achieve better search engine rank-ings as well as engage Facebook followers.

Experiment withFacebook Ads:What makes these ads so powerful is thatFacebook has catalogued incredibleamounts of data about their users. You can

target specific locations, age groups and demograph-ics. Determine who the target is for your business.What income would your customer need? What agegroup are you targeting? What are their professions?Facebook will allow you to target these groups inyour ads.

By implementing these key strategies, your businesscan stand out in the social media arena.

*Information adapted from Texas RealtorMagazine

By: Kelsey Teal, Charter Real Estate

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Tax Prep Pointers for Business & IndividualsBy: Melissa Davis, Charter Real Estate

The US tax codecan be so compli-cated that it’s nosurprise many

small businesses and individuals make mistakes intheir bookkeeping or filing. Making sense of tax lawsand recent changes can be overwhelming.

The number one rule for tax preparation is to resistthe temptation to put it off until the last minute.Rushing to meet the deadline may cause you to over-look potential sources of tax savings and will likelyincrease the risk of making errors. Preparing earlyalso provides more time to plan for any changescoming to tax laws for 2013.

Along with preparing the proper paperwork toshape a tax return, individuals can check out theInternal Revenue Service’s tips to reduce stress at taxtime by visiting www.irs.gov.

Staying out of trouble with the IRS should be thetop priority for any business owner. Tax preparationis vital to making that happen. You can head off a lotof issues by taking simple steps to make tax filingseasy for your company, no matter how big or small.

The IRS continues its efforts to regulate tax pre-parers. If you choose to enlist the help of a tax pre-parer, be sure to ask about their IRS registration sta-tus along with your usual inquiries to verify theirability to meet your tax needs.

Whether you’re anindividual looking tomake the most of yourdeductions or a smallbusiness owner tryingto make sense of taxcode, getting the helpof a qualified profes-sional can be one of thesmartest moves youmake during tax season.

The Chamber ofCommerce has severalsuch qualified membersin the accounting andtax preparation field. Avisit to the Chamberwebsite and a quick

search of their directory can help get you on thepath to smooth and timely tax filing.

Temple Chamber of Commerce(254) 773-2105www.TempleTx.org

Tax Time is Here. Are You Ready?

A few tips for the entrepreneur:• Save receipts!• Be careful not to lump equipment, a capitalexpenditure and supplies together.• Track reimbursable expenses.• Be careful how you calculate automobiledeductions.• Give more than you receive, tax-wise.

Find a contact list oflocal accountants at www.TempleTx.org/directory

Accountants that are members of the TempleChamber of Commerce:

Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier, P.C.

Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service/Centax, Inc.

Jaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd & Therrell, P.C.

Henry Jezek L.S., CPA

Kimmy Jackson & Associates, LLC

Knutson, Bedrich and Assoc., CPAs

Lott, Vernon & Company, P.C.

Matthews, Ludwick, Templin &Montgomery, P.C.

Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P.

Alton D. Thiele, P.C.,

FRIDAY, March 1, 2013 TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM / 7

Leadership Temple 2012:Dog Park Update

The first public dog park inTemple is now under con-struction, but donations arestill needed to get the parkoperational and ready forpublic use.

“We want to give back to the com-munity and provide something new tothe area. Dog parks provide a greatplace for outdoor recreation andsocialization for both people and theirpets,” said Leadership Temple 2012Class Member, Ashley Williams.

“We are very thankful for the dona-

tions and support we have receivedfrom Mars Petcare, Belton SmallAnimal Clinic, Sit Means Sit, HiltonGarden Inn, BBVA Compass, ExtracoBanks, Almost Home Pet Resort,Temple Chamber of Commerce,Temple Parks Foundation, CulturalActivities Center, Temple Parks andLeisure Services and the many otherindividuals that supported ourfundraising events,” said Williams. “Weare just asking the community for a lit-tle more financial support to be able tofinish construction.”

The dog park will include a fencedone acre section for large dogs and ahalf acre section for small dogs. The

park will be fully accessible and will be located inLions Park in Temple.

Leadership Temple is a program offered by theTemple Chamber of Commerce every year to fostercommunity involvement and understanding of theopportunities and challenges facing the Temple com-munity and surrounding area. The Leadership Classof 2012 is composed of an array of professional indi-viduals who work in the Temple area. Each year theindividuals who make up the class commit to com-pleting a project that gives back to the community.This Leadership Temple class decided to build a dogpark in Temple.

For more information and updates on the dogpark, please visit our website atwww.templetx.gov/dogpark.

By: Kristi Sykora, Temple Parks & Leisure, Leadership Temple Class of 2012

On February 12, Leadership Temple had the opportu-nity to learn about education in Temple as we touredsurrounding school educational campuses.

One notable thing we learnedwas that local public schools andarea colleges are experiencingnew and durable building renova-tions designed to lower mainte-nance costs for years to come.Beautiful new expansions from theelementary level up to area col-leges will enhance the educational experience for all ages. Thesenecessary improvements alsoinclude new educational programs

to benefit Temple area students of all ages.Next, we toured the new Travis Middle School building, which will have a new

entrance facing 25th Street once it is completed. The initial move to the newaddition is scheduled after Spring Break 2013. A common feature we learnedabout is a single color theme for each hallway to aid students to identify class-rooms easily. Mr. Riley showed us his Math and Science CAD classroom that isaimed at boosting these skills sets for students in a fun way. Middle schools nowhave a whole school program designed to prepare students for more advancedclasses as they move into high school.

Scott Elementary currently has building improvements taking place on theircampus as do other campuses in the Temple area. Elementary schools haveimplemented the Gateway to Technology program to teach students computersskills in younger grades. Cscope is a practical new program implemented forteachers to prepare lessons and to maintain consistent learning skills throughoutTemple schools.

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is in the process of building a large sportsstadium along with other additions we can look forward to enjoying in thefuture. Temple College has added a new nursing department complete with com-puter aided mock patients. They also have added a dental hygiene department.

Here you can be scheduled for both lowcost teeth cleaning and xrays. The campusof Texas A&M College in our area will alsobe an asset to complete a bachelors ormasters degree in varied degree programs.The first building on this expansive cam-pus has recently been completed and thecollege has plans to continue its growth.

This tour proved to be an exciting tripand we were very impressed by theimprovements and gains for our students’ education.

To find out more about Leadership Temple, visit the Committees & TaskForces page on the Temple Chamber of Commerce website atwww.TempleTx.org.

Education for the Future,With Leadership TempleBy: Elaine Ewing, David Wesson, Susan Hagen, Jeremy Schroeder, Leadership Temple

Leadership Temple receives a tour of the Travis Middle School building, whichis currently under construction. It is sheduled to open after Spring Break ofthis year.

8 / TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM FRIDAY, March 1, 2013

CAC HappeningsCultural Activities Center: A ‘Must-Visit

Venue’ For Live Entertainment In Temple Tucked into the north side of

Temple is the CulturalActivities Center – a multi-pur-pose facility at 3011 N. 3rd St.that offers community artsenrichment programs andmusical styles requested bylocal residents. For the pastcouple of years, the CACPerforming Arts Series (PAS)has featured a Texas Singer-

Songwriters series that is bringing a new style of cul-ture to Temple with performances by Hayes Carll,Bob Schneider, Joe Ely, Carolyn Wonderland, RuthieFoster and more.

The talents of these and other artists continue tomake the CAC a must-visit venue in Texas. “Temple’slittle gem – the CAC – is becoming a known destina-tion that showcases diverse performers,” says com-munication director Jane Boone. The current PASruns through September with Bob Schneider onMarch 16; Walt Wilkins on April 20; Rodney Crowellon May 18; The Gourds on August 17; and RuthieFoster on Sept.14.

Another ongoing freeentertainment draw at theCAC is sponsored by theCentral Texas FilmSociety, which screens 24

movies in 4 themed series and hosts discussions with

speakers who have insider knowledge about thefilms. All screenings are free to the public. The cur-rent series focuses on Stanley Kubrick films: “BarryLyndon” will screen on March 5 and “Spartacus” onMarch 19.

The CAC, which draws approximately 90,000patrons through its doors each year, is supportedthrough memberships, major underwriters, individ-ual donors and corporate sponsors. Check out theCAC website www.cacARTS.org or join the CAC onFacebook and twitter to stay up-to-date withupcoming events.

Festival Of The Arts Offers Free ActivitiesApril 6

Music blends with art onSaturday, April 6, during the2nd annual Festival of theArts at the CulturalActivities Center, 3011 N.3rd St. in Temple. This freecommunity event will fea-ture a collage of arts, craftsand food booths as well aslive local music from 10

a.m.-5 p.m. ArtWorks -- thelargest children’s exhibit in Central Texas -- will kickoff the festival with an art opening at 10 a.m. in theCAC galleries. Family and friends are invited to seethe beautiful floor-to-ceiling displays of art.

Prior to the Festival kickoff, the CACContemporaries is hosting a “Run for the Roof” 5k

run/walk fundraiser to raise financial support

for CAC roof repairs. Please sign up in advance toparticipate, donate or be a run sponsor. For moreinformation on the Festival of the Arts, please call theCAC at 254-773-9926.

More info: www.cacARTS.org and on Facebook.

Everyone wants to live, work, and play in a cleanand green community . . . and it’s up to everyone tomake it possible and improve the overall quality oflife for us all. Join Keep Temple Beautiful across the city – andAmericans across the nation – for the GreatAmerican Cleanup. You can participate in theTemple 2013 Great American Cleanup by cleaningup litter and trash along our roadsides, creeks, parksand neighborhoods. Additional events include hold-ing recycling events for hard-to-dispose of items liketires and appliances, shredding events ensuring thatpersonal documents are properly disposed, creatingor enhancing green areas by planting plants, bulbs,and trees, removing or painting over graffiti thatdevalues your neighborhood, and other activitiesthat help beautify your community.During the Great American Cleanup which is fromMarch 1st to May 31st, registered events can getfree cleanup supplies, such as bags and gloves

donated by KeepTemple Beautiful andKeep AmericaBeautiful. Additionally, duringthe "Pick It Up Days"on March 5th from 2pm-7pm at the Vine Church,4902 S. 31st Street, special guest speaker JimKennard, Master of the Mittleider GardeningMethod & President for the Food for EveryoneFoundation will educate participants for 21/2 hourson the procedure. Participants will then put whatthey've learned with hands-on gardening experi-ence for another 21/2 hours. This Mittleider methodis a simpler way of gardening. It increases yields upto 6 times with higher nutrition value, conserveswater irrigation- only 30 to 60 seconds a day, gardenin any soil without adding soil amendments, growshealthier pest resistant plants 365 days a year andthat's just to name a few advantages. To learn more

of the wonderful benefits of the MittleiderGardening method, register by contacting KellyEinboden at (254) 913-5485. This event is free tothe public but space is limited. Keep Temple Beautiful invites you to take part inthe Great American Cleanup, the nation's largestcommunity improvement program! Community andcivic associations, schools and youth groups, fami-lies and friends, business employees, sororities, fra-ternities, churches and others can organize theirmembers and participate in this nationwide event.This is a great way for students to earn communityservice hours. Contact Tanya Gray at (254) 493-4000or ktb@templetx.org and register your organiza-tion's activities today. If you don't have one, we willbe happy to provide an activity for you. Be a part ofTeam Temple - citizens who want better for theircommunity.

By: Tanya Gray, Keep Temple Beautiful

Beautiful Starts Here

www.TempleTx.org