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August 2010 News for the Residents of Lost Creek Volume 3, Issue 8

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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.

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CiTizen alerTBurglary of a Residence

Lost CreekOn 7/2/10, between 1:30pm and 7:00pm,

unknown suspect(s) entered the open attached garage of a residence in the 2300 block of East Cypress Point. The suspect(s) stole 2 six packs of beer and a box wine from the refrigerator. Neighbors observed 2 white male juveniles looking inside garage windows in the area. They were seen leaving in a black vehicle.

On 7/3/10 at approximately 2:37pm, a resident in the 1900 block of West Cypress Point observed a subject enter her attached garage that had been left open. When the resident opened her front door, the subject fled on foot and jumped into a Black BMW with tinted windows that was parked down the street. The first three characters of the suspect vehicle were BK1. The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 6'0'' / 180 lbs. in his late teens/ early twenties. He was dark complected and had dark hair. The suspect had stolen beer from the victim's refrigerator.

Please remember to secure all doors to your residence at all times. Do not leave anything of value that can easily be seen from the roadway.

If you believe that you may have any helpful information, please call Detective Tom Szimanski at 512-854-4332.

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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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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 Luncheon

Date: August 18, 2010 (Reservations required by Thursday, August 12)

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

August Program: William “Bill” Gibbens - Forensic Science Services Manger, Austin Police Department

Bill will discuss the Austin Police Department Crime Lab, its capabilities and how it supports the officers on investigations that

directly impact the citizens of Austin. He will also allow time for questions and a few stories.

Bill is the last of a dying breed. He entered the field of forensic science when a degree was not required and there was very little interest. Those two things have surely changed over the past 20 years. Bill now holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Public Administration.

In 1996 Bill accepted a position as the Identification Manager of the Austin Police Department, of which he was responsible for the Crime Scene, Crime Records, and Latent Print Sections. In 2002 he was promoted to Forensic Science Services Manager and is responsible for a 65 employee crime lab with a $6 million annual budget. He has been responsible for migrating to a new laboratory and bringing ASCLD Laboratory Accreditation to that laboratory.

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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.

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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.

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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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lost creek timesOAK wILT DISeASe

Submitted 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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