Six year old Karon Silva from Amarillo, Texas needs your help. Karon suffers from Epilepsy that racks her little body. When Karon was just two and half years old, her parents bought Boston, a golden retriever. Boston is a unique dog. He can sense when Karon is going to have a seizure and alerts her mother. Boston never leaves Karon's side.
The Silva family is hoping to get their wonderful Boston certified as a seizure alert dog so he will be able to go with Karon everywhere she goes in public, such as school, stores, restaurants, etc. The need for seizure alert dogs is on the rise, but the cost is still high. It will cost $2,000 for Boston to get certified. The Silva's have half of the money but need help getting the other half.
It is so important for Karon and many other Epilepsy sufferers to have seizure alert dogs. A seizure alert dog can sense the attack minutes to hours before it actually occurs. This gives the person time to take their seizure blocking medication, call for assistance or get to a safe place.
Amarillo residents have always been great at helping out other community members when in need. And this is a time when help is really needed. So let's extend a helping hand to Karon Silva and make sure Boston gets certified. If you would like to help, call the West Texas Epilepsy Foundation at (806) 352-5426.
Amarillo, Texas Community Information
The wonderful community of Bushland is one of Texas' great places to call home. If you like small and rural, you'll love Bushland. The community offers a quiet simple way of life away from the fast pace of the bigger city, although it's only minutes away.
Bushland, Texas can be found in southwest Potter County, just 14 miles west of Amarillo. The town was established in 1908 as a train stop for the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railroad when Henry Bush donated a portion of his 250,000 acre Frying Pan Ranch. Farmers and ranchers then began to flock to the area and settle in the new town. Today, agriculture is still Bushland's main industry. Bushland is also home to the Conservation and Production Research Laboratory. The laboratory is a USDA certified agency that was established to research wind erosion on the Great Plains of the south.
Bushland has great public and private schools. The public school system is served by the Bushland Independent School District, with one elementary, one middle and one high school. Private schools are served by the Bushland First Baptist Church. It's been leading the community's spiritual needs since 1917.
There are several recreational opportunities in Bushland to take advantage of. The community is full of parks featuring playgrounds, walking trails, ponds, picnic areas, ballfields, party shelters and a community center. There are also plenty of shopping centers and restaurants for everyone to enjoy daily. For those who like bigger attractions, Amarillo is just around the corner with several more activities to keep you busy during your free time.
If you want a simpler life in a community that has a strong sense of loyalty, Bushland real estate is the place to be.
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Amarillo's vacant lots were once a dumping ground for trash. And complaining about it soon became a sport. Therefore, the United Way of Amarillo & Canyon's Day of Caring Committee led the community to clean up its neighborhoods.
Last spring hundreds of volunteers banded together and spread out from San Jacinto Christian Academy to vacant lots. Volunteers filled trash bags with trash, mown weeds and overgrowth. They also painted over graffiti. Since the cleanup, the San Jacinto Christian Academy students have vowed to continue their efforts for the rest of the year and on into the summer months.
Generation Next Worship Center has committed to continue and maintain the cleanup effort for the next school year and summer months. San Jacinto Christian students will then carry on the following year. The two will alternate each school year.
The cleanup project was such a huge success that the community wants to get more volunteers in on it. Amarilloans get to see, first-hand, what needs to be done to their neighborhoods and what a difference keeping it clean can make.
The North Amarillo Community Task Force was formed in 2007 by a group of north Amarillo residents who truly care about their community. Each month the task force will go out into the Northern parts of Amarillo and clean up, refurbish, repair and restore parts of the community. The task force is now looking for more volunteers to help around the community. People who live or work in the community are perfect candidates because they care about how the community looks.
The United Way 's annual "Day of Caring" is scheduled for this spring but the area for clean up has not been determined yet. Some of the possible areas are around Travis Middle School and Martin Road Park . The Day of Caring Committee is now looking for volunteers or partners to commit to keeping the area clean for one year.
Sections of Amarillo 's roads are kept pretty clean by a road adoption program. The Air Force Junior ROTC unit from Palo Duro High adopted part of U.S. Highway 60 just east of Loop 335. They have committed one weekend each month to keep that section of the Highway clean. For this, the Palo Duro ROTC unit has received the Distinguished Unit Award for four consecutive years.
We all know it's not an easy commitment of toil and sweat to improve the areas neighborhoods, but great volunteers like the ones in Amarillo are what it takes to keep a community beautiful. And Amarillo will continue to improve with the help of its proud residents.
Amarillo, Texas Community Information
The majority of people buying a home use a real estate agent to handle all the work for them. This is for a very good reason. A real estate agent will guide you through the buying process. They will give you tips and advice, and help you find the perfect home for your needs. Working with a real estate agent is the most resourceful way to shop for a home. And they make the buying process hassle-free.
Here are some things to look for when choosing a real estate professional:
· Someone who will help you assess your wants and needs in finding the perfect home that you can afford, as well as one that also suits your preferences.
· Someone who will keep your personal style and budget in top priority when selecting properties to show you.
· Someone who can access all the properties available in the area you desire by computer. Your real estate agent should know what's available at any given time.
· Someone who will negotiate for you. Your Realtor® should be able to write up your offer and present it to the seller once you have found the property you are interested in buying.
· Someone who can get the right price. Your Realtor® should know the area you are interested in and know the current market condition of that area so you can get the best possible price.
· Someone who will listen to your opinion and let you make your own decisions. You will want to find an agent that will respect your decisions and not try to force you into something you don't feel comfortable with.
· Someone who will protect your rights as a buyer. Since real estate laws have become increasingly complicated over the years, your real estate agent should not only assist you, but keep you informed in every way.
· Someone who doesn't charge you for anything. Realtor® services are free to the buyer. The seller pays their commission.
Following these tips should help you find a professional real estate agent to help you find the home of your dreams, hassle free.
Many homeowners are trying to find new and innovative trends to enhance the look and feel of their home. Covered patios and sunrooms are always a nice addition. However, if your budget will not allow such a pricey home improvement, there is always the glass wall improvement.
It is fairly easy to update the look of a traditional-style home or an older home by adding glass walls. Some of the benefits of adding a glass wall are a beautiful focal point, natural lighting, an open larger feel, enhanced temperatures, and an easy way to decorate any room.
Living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms are the most popular areas of the home chosen for a glass wall addition. The yearning for natural light, space and a view of the outdoors are the reason these rooms are on top of the list.
Today, you will find many kitchens that are built into walls with no windows or a very small one. Bathrooms are now being crammed into tight spaces to maximize the square footage of the space. Trying to open spaces like these can be quite challenging when it comes to remodeling. Therefore, the glass wall is the best and easiest way to remodel these areas easily.
When searching for glass wall structures, you will find various options to fit your existing home décor. Most glass companies offer a variety of types and styles of glass to fit every ones needs. Straight glass will create right angles against the rooms ceiling. Curved glass will allow a small part of the room's ceiling to be glass also. Other styles and types you can find are conservatory and cathedral glass. Certain types of glass will look different in certain areas of the home. You will have to use your better judgment to find what best fits your style or needs.
Some glass companies offer painting or staining options that will allow you to coordinate with your homes décor even more. In some areas of the country, many homeowners actually desire glass roofing to maximize heat.
A glass wall addition is sure to brighten up any home while giving it a modern look and feel.
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The Connie Taylor Group Specializes in the Potter & Randall County Communities of: Amarillo Real Estate * Canyon Real Estate * Lake Tanglewood * Bushland Real Estate
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