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Hooray for our NeigHbors !

It was great to see how many families took the time to decorate their homes and yards this Holiday Season. The rest of us neighbors certain enjoyed the creativity and effort they showed.

The wiNNers For 2010 are as Follows:First Place: 9309 Silk Oak CoveSecond Place: 9332 Lightwood LoopThird Place: 3311 Silk Oak Drive

Best Daytime: 9303 Silk Oak CoveBest Front Door: 9320 Lightwood LoopBest Nativity: 3201 GrasshopperBest Use of Color: 9305 Silk Oak Cove, 9604 Kangaroo, 9318 Lightwood Loop (3 way tie) Children’s Favorite: 3231 Silkgrass Bend Honorable Mention: 9404 Lightwood Cove

here are The resT oF The Families who are also wiNNers iN our book aNd who receiVed VoTes:9424 Lightwood Loop9605 Tea Rose3306 Silkgrass Bend3217 Silkgrass Bend

Our thanks to everyone who decorated and/or voted in our Annual Lighting Contest.

We hope to see you all at the Annual Meeting on February 27, 2011 in the front park.

Sincerely,Barbara Statum for the Board

silverfisHI recently noticed silverfish lurking in my house after I

put away my holiday decorations, so I’m sure others may have the same problem. Silverfish can eat and stain books, fabrics, food and wallpaper, but are often considered being more of a nuisance than a pest. These insects have flattened carrot-shaped bodies with three long “tails” that come off the tip of the abdomen. The body is covered with fine scales that give them a silver sheen. Immatures look just like the adults, only smaller in size.

Usually silverfish are not seen by homeowners because they tend to be active at night. They can commonly be found in attics, closets or near bookcases. They will often be found behind baseboards or around door and window casings. Silverfish feed on starchy foods like paper, flour, oats or glue.

Tips For maNagiNg silVerFish:• Remove old books, papers & magazines• Store items in sealed, plastic bags or containers• Clean closets on a regular basis• Reduce humidity with fans, air conditioning or

dehumidifiers• Repair and water leaks• Inspect all items before bringing them into the house• Target treatments to where silverfish live- wall voids,

closets, attics, behind baseboards, etc.

For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512.854.9600. Check out my blog at www.urban-ipm.blogspot.com

The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understandingthat no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Texas AgriLife Extension Service or the Texas AgriLife Research is implied.

Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.

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cherry creek on brodie lane Neighborhood association

Barbara Statum, President Carmen Ramos, SecretaryCarla Trautwein, Vice-President Kristyn Brown, Treasurerhttp://www.cherrycreekonbrodie.org board@cherrycreekonbrodie.org

We invite you to join our neighborhood association. Annual dues are $60. (See application form: CCoBLNA- it's your neighborhood.) Please mail your dues to:

Barbara Statum, President CCoBLNA PO Box 150127 Austin, Texas 78715-0127

Our address for other correspondence: CCoBLNA PO Box 150127 Austin, Texas 78715-0127

We also have a drop-box attached to our entrance marquee. This is not a us mail box, so please don’t put your utility bill, checks, etc in it. The drop-box is intended to promote feedback to the neighborhood association, and board members check it regularly. Be sure to raise the red flag.

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CCoblNa - 2011 MeMbersHip Drive

Make your check payable to CCoBLNA – $60 for the 2011 calendar year – and mail to:

Carmen Ramos, Secretaryc/o CCoBLNAPO Box 150127Austin, TX 78715-0127

Your name(s): ..........................................................................

Address:...................................................................................

City, State, ZIP: .......................................................................

Phone: (h) ..................... (c).......................(w) .........................

E-mail address: ........................................................................

Do you: __ Own __ Rent � How long in CCoB: ___ yrsNote: Renters may not be voting members under our by-laws.

I am (We are) willing to serve on a committee:__ Safety / Neighborhood Watch / National Night Out__ Landscaping __ Development __ Social events__ Deed Restrictions / By-Laws __ Become a board member __ Other: ...............................

What are the top issues facing our neighborhood:1 ...............................................................................................2 ...............................................................................................3 ...............................................................................................

2011 CCoblNa MeMbersHip Drive

During these days of economic uncertainty, it is more important than ever that we do all we can to maintain property values in our neighborhood. Joining your neighborhood association is an easy way for you to do your part for all of us.

Annual Meeting: February 26, 201110:30 a.m. at the front park

Join us for coffee on Saturday, February 27, as we talk about how 2010 went and discuss plans for 2011. One area of concern we have is encouraging neighbors to comply with city ordinances and deed restrictions. Come give us your ideas and input on how we can encourage us all to do our part in maintaining our neighborhood’s character and beauty.

CCoBNA Use of Funds - 2010 Communication $ 132.04 Infrastructure Maintenance $ 230.00 Landscape $ 2,358.65 Social $ 234.17 Total $ 2,954.86

To save postage, you may drop your check and unsealed envelope in the mailbox by the marquee. We will save the envelopes to use again next year.

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box Tops for eDuCaTioN Have you seen these in your kitchen and wondered what to do with them? Here is the answer. Clip them off the package and put them in the dropbox at the front entrance marquee! They will then be donated to our local schools to provide much needed money. Each box top is worth ten cents to a neighborhood school. It may not sound like much but if the whole neighborhood saves them, it could add up to big money. Here is a brief history of the Box Top$ program. 2005 - Box Tops has now helped our nation’s schools earn over $130 million and includes over 86,000 participating schools. For the first time ever, the program expands to include brands outside of General Mills. 2006 - 10 Years. Over $175 million donations. More than 95,000 Box Tops schools. Box Tops continues its tradition of making a difference for more schools... and more kids... year after year. Box Top$ are collected ALL YEAR LONG, so start clipping and keep clipping!

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Recipe of the MonthChocolate Chip Cookies

IngredIents2 ¼ C. flour • 1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. soda • ½ tsp. water1 tsp. salt • 2 eggs1 C. shortening • 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate¾ C. sugar chips¾ C. brown sugar • 1 C. chopped nuts

dIrectIons Preheat oven to 375º. Combine flour, soda, & salt. Set

aside. Combine shortening, sugars, vanilla, & water. Beat until creamy. Beat in eggs. Add flour mixture. Mix well. Stir in chips and nuts. Drop by well-rounded teaspoons onto greased baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

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tips for enjoying networking eventsBy Amy Wolfgang, M.Ed.

Many of us know someone who is in the midst of a job search. They may be looking for their first job after graduating, a new job after being laid off, or a totally new career. Job seekers use many different avenues to find a job but one of the most effective is networking. It is one thing to speak with your neighbor about opportunities at his or her company but, eventually, many job seekers will need to utilize different networking events.

Great opportunities are found at networking events but, at the same time, they can be intimidating because we may not know anyone

there. Networking events can strike fear in many people, even those with outgoing personalities, so here are a few tips on how to make networking events more pleasant, less over whe lming and more productive.

tip 1: take a deep BreathRemember that many people

are uncomfortable at networking events . I t i s much more prevalent than you probably know. With that said, go into the event with a relaxed and positive frame of mind. Identify how you relax – taking deep breaths, visualizing a positive experience, etc. Employ those

methods before you enter the networking event.

tip 2: Appear Approachable

Smile! If you have a smile on your face, others will be encouraged to speak with you. Other open body language you should employ includes:• keeping your arms uncrossed• standing up straight (don’t

slouch)• making eye contact with those

around youWhile you are at the event,

take notice of others’ body language. See if you can tell what aspect of their body language makes them look

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either approachable or closed off. That will help you with your own body language.

tip 3: Utilize the event ActivitiesThe toughest networking scenario is when you don’t know

anyone at the event and go by yourself. In this case, try to use the activities or functions at the event to your advantage. Does the event have a bar or buffet? Once you are in the food or beverage line, begin speaking to someone also in line. Are you at an art gallery? Approach a piece of art and chat about it with someone else who is also looking at it. It’s much easier to speak to people when you already have some common ground.

Networking isn’t easy and intimidates many people, however, it can lead to a powerful advantage over other job hunters! Hopefully the tips above give you the confidence to attend networking events. Who knows, you might really enjoy meeting new people and be surprised at the doors it opens for you!

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How Will New Tax Rules Affect You?

Now that the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 is law, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with how this new legislation affects you — both as a wage earner and an investor.

Consider these key parts of the new tax laws:

• Income tax rates remain the same. Under previous legislation, tax rates were scheduled to rise in 2011, but the new laws will keep all tax brackets the same.

• Payroll taxes reduced by two percent. Your share of the Social Security payroll tax will drop from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent for 2011. Consequently, you should see more take-home pay. . You may want to consider investing at least part of this savings in another retirement account, such as an IRA.

• Top capital gains and dividend tax rates stay at 15 percent. The question of what would happen to capital gains and dividend taxes has been of great interest to most investors. For the past several years, the highest capital gains and dividend tax rate has been 15 percent. However, this 15 percent rate was scheduled to expire at the end of 2010; after that, dividends were to be taxed at one’s standard income tax rate, while long-term capital gains would be taxed at 20 percent for anyone above the 15 percent income tax bracket. But due to the new legislation, the highest tax rate for both capital gains and dividends will stay at 15 percent for at least 2011 and 2012.

The capital gains and dividend tax provisions can have significant effects on your investment decisions over the next two years. You now still have a strong incentive to follow a “buy-and-hold” investment strategy, under which you’d earn the favorable 15 percent rate on capital gains

from selling an appreciated asset, such as a stock, that you’ve held at least one year. And the 15 percent rate on dividend taxes will continue to provide you with good reason to seek out those stocks that regularly pay dividends; besides offering an advantageous tax rate, dividends, when reinvested can help build your ownership stake in the dividend-paying investments. (Keep in mind, though, that companies are not obligated to pay dividends and can reduce or discontinue them at any time.)

• Estate tax exemption set at $5 million per person. Under previous tax laws, the estate tax was scheduled to be repealed entirely for 2010 only, and then return in 2011, with an exclusion amount of $1 million and a top tax rate of 55 percent. Under the new legislation, the exclusion amount for 2011 and 2012 is $5 million per person ($10 million for married couples), with a top tax rate of 35 percent. The new law also includes a “portability” provision

which can provide increased flexibility in estate planning between married couples to attain full use of the $10

million exemption. You’ll need to see your tax and legal advisors to determine what, if any, changes you’ll want to make to your estate plans for the next couple of years as these laws will sunset at the end of 2012.

• Gift tax exemption set at $5 million per person. Under previous tax laws, the gift tax exemption

for lifetime gifts was $1 million. The new legislation increases the lifetime gift tax exemption

to $5 million per person. You should work with your tax and legal professionals to

determine whether the new exemption amount provides opportunities for you to consider during the next two years.

As always, changes in tax laws can have a big impact on your financial future — so

stay informed and take the steps you need to keep progressing toward your goals.

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