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	<description>North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Association</description>
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		<title>Proposal to Apply for Urban Forest Grant</title>
		<link>http://www.nscna.org/?p=1444</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:35:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beautification Committee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The NSCNA Beautification Committee is working on a grant proposal to submit to the City of Austin&#8217;s Urban Forest Grant Program. We&#8217;re requesting money to purchase and plant trees to mitigate our neighborhood&#8217;s urban heat island effect, which, bounded as we are by commercial development and freeways, is likely to be considerable. We&#8217;re also asking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Yard of the Month &#8211; May 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.nscna.org/?p=1197</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheri Hartman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Jackoskie Residence of 80xx Briarwood.
This home at the corner of Briarwood and Ashdale presents a &#8220;Welcome&#8221;  image with Adirondack chairs in the front yard and a matching sign on the back gate.   A scalloped picket fence frames the backyard which is beautifully appointed for all members of the family.  The lovely curved stone wall, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Austin Energy Tree Pruning and Removal Underway</title>
		<link>http://www.nscna.org/?p=1218</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip Rosenthal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Austin Energy is in the process of pruning and removing trees that are near electric lines in our neighborhood. They maintain the lines to ensure customers&#8217; safety and to maintain reliable electric service. At the same time, trees are beneficial to our quality of life, health and property values, so they should be trimmed with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hazardous Waste Disposal, June 5</title>
		<link>http://www.nscna.org/?p=1207</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alyssa Hedge</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Date: Saturday, June 5
Time: 8 &#8211; 10 am
Location: In front of Pillow Elementary
Some kinds of waste, such as paint and oil, should not be disposed of in standard trash cans. These so-called &#8220;hazardous wastes&#8221; should be brought to a special City of Austin facility for disposal.
The North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Association (NSCNA) has worked with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Yard of the Month, April 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.nscna.org/?p=1191</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:28:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheri Hartman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Smith residence of 82xx Stillwood for becoming NSCNA&#8217;s Yard of the Month for April.
This charming landscape features two Oriental-style stone &#8220;temples&#8221; which are complimented by Nessie, a small visitor from Loch Ness that frolics in the front garden.  The smiling cherub was found in the backyard.
Click the thumbnail images below for larger versions.
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		<title>New Solid Waste Services Website</title>
		<link>http://www.nscna.org/?p=960</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:55:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip Rosenthal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The City of Austin Solid Waste Services (SWS) is responsible for our garbage and recycling pickup, and provides other services. Waste disposal is a complicated business these days. It&#8217;s important for our budgets and our environment that spent materials are disposed of properly.
The City of Austin has unveiled a new SWS website, which should help [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Please Mind Your Pooch at Pillow</title>
		<link>http://www.nscna.org/?p=496</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:40:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip Rosenthal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The staff at Pillow Elementary told me the school had an unfortunate dog-related incident recently, and they &#8212; and the kids &#8212; are concerned.  I was asked to pass along some reminders and requests.
Scoop the Poop
Please clean up after your pet. It will help keep the kids safe, and it&#8217;s the law. Bags are available [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Right Tree in the Right Place</title>
		<link>http://www.nscna.org/?p=484</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheri Hartman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Emily King from Urban Forestry will be presenting a talk called &#8220;The Right Tree in the Right Place&#8221; at the North Village Library on Monday, January 25, from 6:30-8:00PM.
Thanks to our neighborhood librarian, Walter Minkel, she will be focusing on trees in our area. North Shoal Creek (in particular) and many of the surrounding neighborhoods are full of so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>March 2009 Yard of the Month</title>
		<link>http://www.nscna.org/?p=331</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Beautification committee reports that they have chosen the Yard of the Month for March 2009.  The winner is Mrs. Dorothy Ericson of 2706 Thrushwood.  Her yard is a labor of love and she has been tending to it for over twenty years.   Congratulations and look for this photo in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>July 2008 Yard of the Month</title>
		<link>http://www.nscna.org/?p=126</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:58:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Beautification committee chair Katie Hutcheson reports that they have chosen the Yard of the Month for July 2008.  The winners are Chris and Amy Nelson of 3001 Vinewood Cove.   Congratulations to the homeowners.  This house is in the section of the neighborhood south of Steck between Shoal Creek and Rockwood. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>June 2008 Yard of the Month</title>
		<link>http://www.nscna.org/?p=122</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:15:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Beautification committee has chosen the Yard of the Month for June 2008.  The winners are the Rollings family of 8201 Sandalwood Cove.   Congratulations on a good job of beautifying the neighborhood.  This house is on the corner of Steck and Sandalwood, so be sure to take a look the next [...]]]></description>
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		<title>May 2008 Yard of the Month</title>
		<link>http://www.nscna.org/?p=119</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 20:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a long hiatus, The Beautification committee has chosen the Yard of the Month for May 2008.  The winners are Gary and Dottie Davis of 8210 Rockwood.   Congratulations on a good job of beautifying the neighborhood.  The next time you find yourself on Rockwood, make sure you look for the Yard [...]]]></description>
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