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The GazetteA Newsletter for the Residents of

Westminster GlenSeptember 2010 Volume 2, Issue 9

CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTSFrom Budget to Big Bucks

Submitted by Susan Kostelecky

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. 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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Action NetworkAnnounces the 2010 PurpleStride 5K Timed Run and 1K Walk to be

Held September 25th at the Hill Country Galleria

WHAT: The Austin Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will hold its second annual PurpleStride 5K on September 25th, 2010. There will be a timed 5K and 1K Fun Run/Walk. Proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. This event will be family friendly and will have live music, drinks, and snacks. Pets are welcome and dogs can be registered to walk!

WHy: Pancreatic cancer is usually undetectable and often deadly. There are no routine diagnostic tools to detect pancreatic cancer, and many times it has no early symptoms. Pancreatic cancer research is heavily underfunded, and awareness needs to be raised to help fight this deadly disease. This disease does not discriminate and impacts men and women of all ages and ethnicities.

WHEN: Saturday, September 25th, 2010

WHERE: Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, Texas

SIgN UP: Registration is online at www.purplestride.org

MORE ABOUT PANCREATIC CANCER:

• Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

• Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality among the leading cancer killers. 94% of pancreatic cancer patients will die within five years of diagnosis – only 6% will survive more than five years. 76% of patients die within the first year of diagnosis.

• There are no early diagnostic tools and there is no cure.

• This year, 43,140 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 36,800 will die from the disease.

• It is the most under-funded, under-recognized and least-studied of all major cancer killers with less than 2% of the National Cancer Institute’s annual budget dedicated to pancreatic cancer research.

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At Four Points Chamber of Commerce LuncheonSpecial guest speaker for the Four Points Chamber of Commerce

September Luncheon is local Online Marketing Expert and Trainer, Jane Dueease. Dueease will present her popular short course on Facebook Marketing for Businesses. She’ll share the Secrets, Tips and Tools you need to know to get started marketing your Business on Facebook. Dueease, who helps entrepreneurs market their business online said, ““Facebook reached 500 million users on July 21st. Businesses today cannot ignore the power of this incredible Social Media Platform. The question becomes - how to best leverage Facebook’s power and reach to effectively grow your business. “ More information about Jane and her business, Market My Biz Online can be found at her website visit http://www.marketmybizonline.com. Be part of the momentum in the Four Points region, meet other business leaders and network at:

• The Four Points Chamber of Commerce Luncheon • Thursday, September 16th • Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • At River Place Country Club, 4207 River Place Boulevard.

Membership is not a requirement to come to the luncheon but you’ll want to register so that you can reserve a seat at what is sure to be a popular event. While you are at the Four Points Chamber of Commerce website be sure to check out the upcoming special event, Taste of Four Points Business Expo on Tuesday, October 19 where the keynote speaker will be Congressman Lamar Smith http://lamarsmith.house.gov. The event provides opportunities to exhibit and for sponsorship.

The Four Points Chamber of Commerce provides networking opportunities at social gatherings, luncheons with guest speakers and activities. The Chamber brings businesses together along highway 620 from Hudson Bend to Anderson Mill and Ranch Road 2222 from Jester to Volente. Four Points Chamber supports business growth in the community where we live, work and play. In less than 6 months Four Points Chamber of Commerce exceeded its first year membership goals and continues to grow! For information about participating in upcoming events or membership benefits visit www.fourpointschamber.com or call (512) 551-0390. Membership inquiries may also be sent directly to membership@FourPointsChamber.com.

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of Scouting in AmericaTo commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of

America, Austin’s own Capitol Area Council is hosting ScoutJam 2010. ScoutJam 2010, an all day event to be held October 9th at the Travis County Exposition Center, is an opportunity for families to enjoy a variety of adventures together while learning about the history and current programs offered by the Boy Scouts’ local Council. ScoutJam 2010 is open to the public, and all Central Texas families, as well as Scout Alumni and community leaders, are invited to attend.

A low-cost and family-friendly alternative to the concurrent Austin City Limits Festival, ScoutJam is an adventurous wonderland of outdoor activities and captivating learning opportunities for every parent and child. Activities will include outdoor activities such as fishing, dirt bike riding, archery, and water sports. Indoor activities, including guitar lessons, food tastings, sumo wrestling, bungee runs and chemistry lab experiments, are sure to elicit wide-eyed exclamations of joy as well. Meanwhile a rock concert, wildlife exhibits, aviation technology displays and historical re-enactments are sure to educate and inspire through a fun and multi-sensory approach to teaching.

The event is the Capitol Area Council’s largest yet, and is intended to grow community awareness about the Boy Scouts of America programs offered locally. These include Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts and Venturing. Sea Scouts and Venturing are unique in that they are available to young women and men between the ages of 14 and 20. Current Scouts in attendance of ScoutJam will also have the chance to earn activity badges, and Eagle Scouts will gather from all over the world to celebrate their common bond.

Event sponsors include the American Chemistry Society, A+ Federal Credit Union, AT&T, Austin Toros, Cerqa, Covert Chevrolet,

Dandy Idea, Gibson/Epiphone Guitar, HEB, Safe Kids Austin and Whole Earth Provision Company. Of these sponsors, the Toros, as well as Gibson and Epiphone Guitars will be actively participating in basketball throws and music lessons for the youngsters. Covert Chevrolet will be displaying electric and hybrid cars in a forum about alternative transportation technologies.

“For the past 100 years, Boy Scouts of America has helped young boys grow into great men,” stated Charles Mead, the Council’s Director of Public Relations, while explaining the significance of this event. “Now, more than ever, we have the opportunity to make an impact on our community by helping kids from all walks of life gain confidence and finish school, allowing them to develop into successful adults.” To the Boy Scouts, celebrating the past is about making a real difference for the future of our country by creating opportunity for all of our nation’s youth.

To join the Boy Scouts of America, Capitol Area Council in this celebration, register online at www.ScoutJam2010.org. Early bird tickets will receive a five-dollar discount through September 24th, and tickets can also be purchased onsite on the day of the event.

About Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaFor the past 100 years, Boy Scouts of America has been the most

successful national youth program in American History. Austin’s local Capitol Area Council continues this legacy by combining fun, adventure and values to help its approximately 22,000 young members become better, stronger, more confident community members. A variety of activities are offered for both young boys and teenage boys and girls through Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Sea Scouting and Venturing Programs. These programs help young people develop the self-esteem and tools they need to become the future leaders and active citizens that our country needs.

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five Ways to Ease your Child Back Into SchoolEstablishing a normal school routine can be hard for children

after the long lazy days of summer. Dr. James H. Bray, a family psychologist and associate professor of family and community medicine at BCM, offers the following tips to make it less stressful for children and parents.

After staying up late and sleeping in during summer, kids need at least a week before school starts to get back into the school schedule. Develop a plan. Doing things like buying supplies and clothes and finding out about schedules and teachers in advance, rather than waiting to the last minute, helps reduce stress for parents and kids. Talk with children about their fears and concerns, especially those changing schools. Do some advance problem solving and planning. Get involved with your child’s school. Most importantly, get to know your child’s teachers. Make a point of meeting them and discussing their expectations. Use the meeting to talk about your child’s special needs and goals. Find out about homework and projects. Teachers are more likely to contact parents when they have a good relationship. Also, get to know other parents as a way of sharing responsibilities (like car pooling) and learning about school expectations. Talk to your children about what they want to accomplish this school year.

Discuss their academic and social goals, but emphasize balance.

Cell Phones Make their Way on to School Shopping lists

Cell phones are now common items on back-to-school shopping lists, along with the usual notebooks, backpacks, pens and pencils.Before buying their kids a phone, parents must first make sure they are ready to handle the responsibility, according to Baylor College of Medicine specialists in adolescent behavior.

Some guidelines to follow include:Establish how many minutes a month your child is allowed to talk on the phone - which can be monitored easily by parents-Set a phone curfew. Nighttime is when a lot of problems can occur, like arguing with friends over the phone, inappropriate texting or staying on the phone too long.Let children know that a phone is a privilege and if they misuse it, the phone will be taken away for a set amount of time.Ask older children to contribute whatever they can to the cost of a cell phone. Kids will take more responsibility for their phone if they are helping to pay for it.For those adolescents who are ready for a phone, there are many advantages.Parents are able to keep tabs on their children, plus youngsters can learn important lessons about handling responsibility and setting limits.

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