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July EvEnts At the Wildflower Center

I n d e p e n d e n c e D ay - -Wildflower Center is closed.

lady Bird Johnson tribute Day - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, July 25

Free admis s ion . Come honor our founder and see some special exhibits, including a statue-in-progress of Mrs. Johnson. Activities for the whole family include book signings, a pottery demonstration, a nature photography exhibit and fun for the kids.

nature nights - 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays in July

Talks, crafts, hikes and fun for the family. $1 admission and free to members and Eco-Explorers. Reptiles, July 8; Bees, July 15; Tracking wildlife, July 22; Birds of prey, July 29

Kissed by nature: Flora, Fauna and Fossils from the Edwards Plateau - Through August 22

The Shade Tree Potter, aka Susie Fowler, uses fossils, leaves, seed pods and other natural objects gathered near her home above the Pedernales River to create the pottery on display in the McDermott Learning Center

A Closer look: Bruce leander’s Photography - Through August 22

From the Wildflower Center to Big Bend, Bruce Leander is a photographic genius who captures the tiniest insects and sweeping West Texas panoramas with equal aplomb. In the McDermott Learning Center.

Austin newcomers Club - July luncheon

Austin Newcomers is a social organization dedicated to introducing residents to the Austin Community and giving them the opportunity to meet and make new friends. Join us at our monthly luncheon as well as take the opportunity to learn about and become involved in many varied fun Interest groups.

time: 11:00 AM Social - 12 Noon LuncheonDate: July 21, 2010

(Reservations required by Thursday, July 15th)location: Green Pastures Restaurant811 W Live Oak Street, Austin, 78704

luncheon Cost: $20 per personFor Luncheon Reservations email: LuncheonDirector@

AustinNewcomers.com or contact Marilyn Amey, 473-0118

For other Newcomers information visit www.austinnewcomers.com or call 512-314-5100

July Program: Wallace Jefferson, Chief Justice of the supreme Court of texas

Chief Justice Jefferson was appointed to the Supreme Court of Texas in March 2001, elected in November 2002 and on September 14, 2004, he was appointed Chief Justice. His appointment as Chief Justice was confirmed unanimously by the Texas Senate on March 9, 2005. He was elected Chief Justice in 2006, and reelected to a full term in 2008. His term ends December 31, 2014.

Chief Justice Jefferson joined the court from private practice in San Antonio. As a partner in the appellate specialty firm of Crofts, Callaway & Jefferson, he successfully argued two cases before the United States Supreme Court. He is a graduate of the James Madison College at Michigan State University and the University of Texas School of Law.

He is certified in civil appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He was San Antonio Bar Association President for 1998-99, and was named the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer in 1997.

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Chief Justice Jefferson has a fascinating personal story to share with us including his ascendancy to the top judicial office in Texas and how that branch of government works.

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Gardening in the Hill Country Spring is in full swing with bright green mornings full of sunshine

and bird song. Area garden centers are bursting with eager gardeners loading carts with compost, flowers and landscape supplies. While riding the energy of the season to beautify your yard, keep in mind a few things that will help the garden flourish through spring and summer.

Healthy soil supports a healthy landscape. Dedicate energy every year to improving your soil, and you will be richly rewarded with better blooms, improved water efficiency, and fewer disease problems. Work compost into garden and flower beds, and top-dress established areas and lawns with compost. Compost improves soil quality, and reduces or eliminates the need for fertilizer.

Water your garden efficiently and effectively. Although some watering is necessary to sustain gardens in the Hill Country, many people water too much! Over-watering wet or shallow soil results in weakened or diseased plants as well as runoff (water and money down the storm drain). For our thin and clay Hill Country soils, ½ inch, twice per week is the maximum amount you should need to water--even during the heat of summer. During spring and fall, ½ inch once per week is plenty.

Watering between dusk and dawn further increases the effectiveness of the water you use by reducing evaporation and increasing the amount of water that makes it to plant roots.

Twice per week summer watering is good for landscapes and also good for water supply. Over 60 percent of residential water is used on landscapes in the summer, resulting in water treatment plants experiencing peak demands. Efficient watering reduces the need to built new water treatment plants.

The City of Austin requires their customers to water no more than twice per week watering schedule effective May 1 through September 30. LCRA encourages all of its retail customers to follow Austin’s schedule. The watering schedule is as follows:

odd Addresses: wednesday And saturdayeven Addresses: thursday And sunday

Commercial And hoa Common Areas: tuesday And friday

Healthy soil and efficient watering will assure that the vibrant flowers in your shopping cart at the garden center thrive in your yard throughout the growing season. Be sure to consider using native and adapted plants that are drought tolerant. For more information on drought tolerant plants and tips on water conservation, go to the LCRA web site: http://www.lcra.org/water/save/index.html.

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OPPORtunIty tO HOst An International Exchange Student! 2010/2011

Have you ever been interested in hosting a foreign student in your home? Does the idea of making a difference in a child’s life sound appealing? Then you and I need to talk!! I am one of the local representatives of International Student Exchange, an organization dedicated to finding host homes/parents/families for foreign students who want to study in America for 5-10 months. I’m a former missionary who has traveled extensively and lived abroad myself, in about 11 different countries. I can’t begin to tell you how much getting to know other cultures, unlike my own, first hand, has benefited me both personally and professionally along with sharpening my humanitarian world view and knowledge.

That said, in some small way, I’d like to give back by supporting the hopes and dreams of others, and namely, teens 15-17, who want to travel and experience American life and culture first hand. I think you would agree, that at that age, to have vision and family support to leave their friends and family behind to pursue the unknown of another education system and family is a pretty incredible aspiration!

The children we have high hopes of placing are in High School, they speak English, and come from a variety of International backgrounds and cultures. We’ve been told that our exchange students are well-behaved, disciplined, and eager to learn (smile). Some of the proof is in the extensive paperwork process and screening they have advanced through. Our commitment to them is to find a compatible host home.

Finally, hosting a student is not as expensive as one might think. Many of the student’s expenses, including medical insurance are paid by their parents and they are required to have $300 spending money each month. We simply ask that the host provide 3 meals a day with your family, a room/bed and safe environment, where the student can be comfortable while they are away from their native country. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a new culture and support a charitable cause.

If this sounds like something you might be interested in, please contact me today! Host homes can be single parent, married or same gender couples. - submitted by Janice Johnson

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DROWNING WILL AFFECT YOUOR SOMEONE YOU KNOW

Most children are out of sight or missing for less than 5 minutes and usually in the presence of 1 or both parents.

NO ONE is “drown proof” – no matter their level of swimming ability.

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FInAnCIAl FOCusIf you’re a member of Generation X — the age group born between

1963 and 1981 — you may well be in the busiest time of your life. You’re probably in the early to middle stages of your career, for one thing, and if you have children, they’re likely still at home. Yet despite the hectic nature of your days, you still have to look after the financial concerns of your children, yourself and possibly even your parents. This three-generational effort may seem challenging, but with some planning and persistence, you can help your family make progress toward a variety of goals.

To begin with, let’s consider the needs of your children. Obviously, you’re already providing for their living expenses, so from an investment point of view, your biggest concern may be how you’ll help them pay for college. Here’s a suggestion: Put time on your side and start saving as soon as possible. You might want to consider opening a 529 college savings plan, which offers potential tax advantages. Saving for college is important — but so is saving for your own retirement. Consequently, you’ll have to find the right balance of resources to devote to these two goals. To avoid shortchanging yourself, take full advantage of your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. Contribute as much as you can afford right now, and whenever you get a raise, increase your contributions. At the very least, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. Your 401(k)

accumulates on a tax-deferred basis, and your contributions are generally made with pretax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. You aren’t confined to investing in a 401(k), either, because you can also put money into a traditional IRA, which accumulates tax deferred, or a Roth IRA, which accumulates tax free, provided you’re at least age 59½ when you start making withdrawals and you’ve held your account at least five years.

Once you’ve started saving for college for your kids and investing for your own retirement, you’ve got one more generation to consider — the older one. For example, you’ll need to make sure your parents have adequate financial protection for their health care expenses. If your parents have saved and invested throughout their lives, they may not need any financial help from you — but that doesn’t mean you’ll never be called upon to straighten out their affairs. That’s why now is the perfect time to ask your parents some key questions: Where are your assets located? Do you have a will? How about a durable power of attorney? You might think these inquiries will make you sound “selfish,” but the opposite is true: The more you know about your parents’ financial situation and estate plans, the bigger help you’ll be to them, and to other members of your family, if the day arrives when your parents need some assistance. It may not always be easy to act on behalf of three generations — but it’s worth the effort.

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