Prairie On The Creek - June 2013 by Peel, Inc.

THE HORIZON June 2013 Volume 2, Issue 6

The Official Newsletter for the residents of Prairie On The Creek

Important Dates JUNE 1, 2013 JUNE 16, 2013

FREE PET FAIR FATHER’S DAY

City Of Kyle Events JUNE 4, 2013 KYLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 7, 2013 TEEN NIGHT (KYLE POOL) JUNE 13, 2013 KYLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING JUNE 14, 2013 MOVIES IN THE PARK (GREGG-CLARKE PARK) JUNE 18, 2013 KYLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 2013 FAMILY NIGHT (KYLE POOL)

Save The Dates JULY 4, 2013 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FIRWORKS SHOW JULY 26, 2013 DIVE-INN MOVIE AT THE POOL

Cook’s Corner

MORNING GLORY BREAD 1 cup vegetable oil ½ cup milk 4 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 3 cups grated carrots 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup raisins 1 cup shredded coconut Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray Bundt pan with vegetable oil spray. In large mixing bowl, combine oil, milk & eggs. In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; mix well. Add all at once to egg mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (mixture will be thick). Fold in carrots, pineapple, pecans, raisins and coconut. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake 50-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted into bread comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on wire rack; remove from pan & cool completely. Yields 8 cups of batter.)

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THE HORIZON IMPORTANT NUMBERS EMERGENCY NUMBERS

EMERGENCY.................................................................911 FIRE.................................................................................911 Kyle Police Dept. (non-emergency).........512-268-3232 (24 hrs.) Kyle Animal Control...................................... 512-268-8800 Seton Medical Center Hays............................ 512-504-5000 SCHOOLS - HAYS CISD

Susie Fuentes Elementary School................... 512-268-7827 Chapa Middle School..................................... 512-268-8500 Lehman High School...................................... 512-268-8454 Hays CISD...................................................... 512-268-2141 UTILITIES

City of Kyle (water, sewer, refuse).................. 512-262-1010 CenterPoint Energy (gas)............................1-800-427-7142 To report gas leaks........................................1-888-876-5786 Pedernales Electric Cooperative..................1-888-554-4732 OTHER NUMBERS

Kyle Library.................................................... 512-268-7411 Kyle Post Office.............................................. 512-268-5541 Kyle Municipal Court..................................... 512-262-3994 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tawana Henderson................................................. President Amy Hunter.....................................................Vice President John Nice.................................................................Secretary Greg Swarny.............................................................Treasurer COMMITTEES

Angelica Covington........................ Social Committee Chair Kevin Covington.. Architectural Review Committee member Carolyn Harkins... Architectural Review Committee member

KYLE POOL The Kyle pool will reopen after the Memorial Day holiday!!! Here is the summer 2013 schedule: • Tuesdays – Thursdays: June 6 – August 22 12:00pm–6:00pm • Fridays: June 7 – August 23 12:00pm-8:00pm • Saturdays & Sundays: June 1 – August 25 11:00am–5:00pm (Closed Mondays for maintenance, except holidays) SPECIAL EVENINGS AT KYLE POOL • June 7th – Teen Night – 8:30pm-10:30pm. This event will be open to all middle school students. • June 21st – Family Night – 8:30pm-10:30pm • July 26th – Dive-Inn movie at the Pool. On this night, the pool will close at 7pm and all patrons must leave the pool. Pool staff will clean the restrooms, straighten up the pool deck and take their required break. The pool gates will reopen at 8pm and only admit those 230 people with admission tickets. All regular pool rules apply to all attending, and maximum pool complex capacity is 230. Pool closes 30 minutes after conclusion of the movie. • August 9th – Back to School Night – 8:30pm-10:30pm (details coming soon)

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HOA MANAGEMENT

Alliance Association Management 512-328-6100 www.allianceonline.net Mitchell Burgess........................................Property Manager For questions or concerns in your neighborhood contact our Property Manager at info@allianceonline.net. NEWSLETTER INFORMATION Editor..........................................prairieonthecreek@peelinc.com Publisher, Peel, Inc........................................... 512-263-9181 Advertising.................................... advertising@PEELinc.com 2

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THE HORIZON MOVIES IN THE PARK June 14th will be the first Movies in the Park since school was let out for the summer! The movie scheduled is Here Comes The Boom. Movie begins 30 minutes after sunset, will be shown at Gregg-Clarke Park, and is free to the public. So, load up the car with kids, lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks, and come enjoy the show!!!

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THE HORIZON

Travel the World

without Leaving Your Hometown by Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student By Heather Wells

Who hasn’t dreamed about walking among the Egyptian pyramids, or soaking in the sun on a beach in Spain, or wandering along the Great Wall of China? Every parent wants to give their children a taste of the world, but the economic reality of international air travel for a family, not to mention hotels, passports and food, makes it tough for most of us to consider except in our daydreams. There is a way to give your children the world – without leaving your living room. How? Host a foreign exchange student from a country you’ve always admired! Fascinated by France? Curious about China? Intrigued by India? By welcoming an international student from one of these countries into your home, you instantly open a portal to a far off land. “My husband and I have been hosting for the past three years and have enjoyed every minute of it!” said Vicki Odom, an Ayusa host mom from Pearland, Texas. “The various students we’ve had in our home have taught us a great deal about their home countries. The students also love learning about life in Texas and participate in a good deal on community service. Their latest service projects was volunteering to be Super Scoopers at the San Antonio Battle of Flowers Parade.” Foreign exchange students come from all over the world. Ayusa matches host families with students from more than 60 different countries including Argentina, China, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Japan, Lebanon, Norway, Pakistan, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia and Turkey. All high school foreign exchange students are fully insured, bring their own spending money, and are proficient in English – and all high school exchange programs are regulated by the U.S. Department of State. “We welcome host families of all shapes and sizes – families with young children, families with no children, empty nesters whose 4

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children have left home, single parents and non-traditional families,” says Connie Coutu, Regional Manager of Ayusa, a non-profit that promoting global learning and leadership through foreign exchange and study abroad opportunities for high school students. “The key requirements for a host family are to provide a safe and nurturing home environment, genuinely love children, and have a desire to learn more about a different culture.” Volunteer host families provide foreign exchange students a nurturing environment, three meals a day and a bedroom (either private or shared with a host sibling of the same gender). Each host family and student is supported by a professionally trained community representative who works with the family and student for the entire program. All interested host families must pass a criminal background check and a home visit by an exchange organization. Interested host families are required to fill out an application, pass a background check and interview with a local exchange program representative in their homes. Once accepted to a program, host families can view profiles of students to find the right match for their family. “Hosting an exchange student is a life-changing experience – for the student, the host family, and the host community,” says Coutu. “There is no better way to teach your children about the world around them than through welcoming an international high school student into your home.” Ayusa is currently accepting applications for families to host an exchange student for the 2012 – 2013 school year. For more information about hosting a high school foreign exchange student, please contact Ayusa at 1.888.552.9872 or by visiting the website at www.ayusa.org. Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.

THE HORIZON The History of Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America long overdue. In cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. Sensitized to the conditions and experiences of others, only then can we make significant and lasting improvements in our society. Source: Juneteenth.com

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5 years ago this month, Colin Holst tragically and silently drowned at the age of 4. 10 Texas children have already drowned this year. Be a Water Guardian and help prevent children from drowning. Ongoing: Volunteers needed to stuff and distribute water safey packets info@colinshope.org Ongoing: Colin's Hope Athlete Ambassadors needed! http://www.tinych.org/signup Now-June 18: Discount Schlitterbahn Tickets for sale. http://www.tinych.org/tickets June 18: World’s Largest Swim Lesson at Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels July 1: Colin’s Hope Got2Swim Lake Austin 4 Miler (solo or relay) http://www.tinych.org/got2swim4 July 21: Colin’s Hope Kids Got2Swim Pure Austin Quarry Lake http://www.tinych.org/got2swimkids

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Predators Attacking Pets In Central Texas Backyards A Central Texas town is warning citizens to protect their pets after a surge in predator attacks. Kyle Animal Control reports four small pets being attacked by what appears to be coyotes. “If you own a small pet, please be extra vigilant when they are outside,” Briana Brecher, City of Kyle Animal Control Officer, said. The three attacks have occurred at night and in the early morning, and occurred inside fenced in backyards. Authorities do not believe the attacks are from the same animal. The Kyle Animal Control Department is working with the Hays County Game Warden to determine what animals are involved. “We don’t believe there is any risk to people at this time,” said Brecher. “However, parents should always monitor their small children.” Authorities believe coyotes may be to blame but that it is possible an animal such as a bobcat or bird of prey may also be involved. Those with concerns or questions may call the City of Kyle Animal Control Department at 512-268-8800. Source: KEYETV

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