Twin Creeks - July 2015 by Peel, Inc.

TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE

JULY 2015

WELCOME TO THE TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE

Official Newsletter of the Twin Creeks HOA

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VOLUME 8, ISSUE 7

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND OUR NEIGHBORHOOD Karen Calvert, HOA Communications

Wondering what’s going on in and around our neighborhood? Well here are a few things to catch-up on You may recall from previous articles that there was an error in your 2015 property tax appraisals (both online and the statements that were mailed to you). The Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) erroneously listed both WCID and City of Cedar Park taxing authorities. As a result of annexation, only the City of Cedar Park should be listed. As reported earlier, the error was corrected and the WCID entry was removed. The City has worked with TCAD to correct this on their website; however, the City of Cedar Park was unable to convince TCAD to resend the corrected notices in the mail. The next mailing will be when your property taxes are billed. With all of the rain over the past month (and actually, since the beginning of the year!), there have been some questions posted on Nextdoor. com asking about the potential easing of water restrictions. The City of Cedar Park is currently holding off on the easing of water restrictions, waiting to see what changes in the Lower Colorado River Authority’s (LCRA) water management plan will be adopted. The LCRA is considering tougher rules that determine when water is released downstream from Lake Travis. If the LCRA resumes water releases to downstream agriculture farmers in the near future, the current restrictions may stay in place for now. The HOA will post any updates should the situation change.

Note that the HOA and Country Club buy their water directly from the LCRA, so they are not subject to the City’s water restrictions. In case you missed it, here’s the outcome of our city elections. City Council incumbents Stephen Thomas, Lyle Grimes and Jon Lux have retained their seats on the Council - Congratulations!! We also want to thank candidates Stephen Thomas and Maria Talamo for coming out to our community to personally speak with residents about their issues and concerns. A special thanks to everyone that got out and voted during our first year as citizens of the City of Cedar Park! Every 5 - 7 years or more, the City of Cedar Park considers capital improvement projects through the issuance of general obligation bonds; and, it is great to know that we in Twin Creeks have representation on the Cedar Park Bond Task Force. Both Ross Burns and Tom Moody are members of the task force, which is in the process of reviewing and prioritizing improvements for our fire and police departments, parks, and recreational facilities, and roadways and streets around the city. The process ends with a general bond election, where the voters get the final say in what improvements are actually funded. If you would like to learn more about these activities check out CedarParkBond.com. (Continued on Page 2)

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS President.............................................................. Ross Burns Vice-President..................................................Brandon Lind Secretary...................................................... Brian Dougherty Treasurer....................................................... Deb Hackbarth Director.............................................................Bruce Roach

MANAGEMENT INFO Jim Smitherman Property Manager Goodwin Management Office: 512-502-2114 Cell: 512-230-3220 Fax: 512-346-4873

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Last, but certainly not least, we were remiss earlier this year in not thanking Dr. Elizabeth Kupfurer, another valued member on the Architecture Review Committee (ARC), for her contributions to the committee. The ARC plays an important role in approving modifications to our properties and homes and we appreciate all the volunteers that put hard work into evaluating and approving homeowner requests. See you around the neighborhood!!

WELCOME NEW BLOCK CAPTAINS We would like to take this opportunity to welcome our newest Block Captain. Residents who are willing to step-up and volunteer are what make our Neighborhood Watch program successful. Thank you! Tina Heilman – Dartford Bend – The Bluffs

SAFETY TIP Don’t have an alarm system? You can use your car alarm as a back-up. Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are they won't stick around. After a few seconds, neighbors will also begin to notice.

BLOCK CAPTAIN POSITIONS STILL NEEDED We are still in need of Block Captains for a handful of streets. Please contact the Twin Creeks Neighborhood Watch Chairpersons, Brian & Shannon Tweedt, at tweedts@gmail.com to discuss volunteering. BLOCK CAPTAINS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREETS ARE NEEDED:

TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE All of the stains are close in color so all of the fences will eventually look very similar throughout the community. When re-staining, all fences should be power washed before applying the stain to prevent any under coating from the previous stain from bleeding through. You can also locate this information under the Twin Creeks neighborhood on the Goodwintx.com site. AS RESIDENCE OF CEDAR PARK, DID YOU KNOW THE CITY HAS A CURFEW ORDINANCE FOR MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF 17?

Karen Calvert, Communications Committee Chair WOULD YOU LIKE TO READ THE MONTHLY HOA NEWSLETTER ONLINE? Well, you can! The monthly Tribune can be found at this site: www/peelinc.com/TN. HAVE A QUESTION REGARDING THE APPROVED FENCE STAINS FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD? In case you have a question as to the approved fence stains for our neighborhood, here they are: • Lowes Cabot Semitransparent : Redwood, Brickstone, Chestnut Brown • Home Depot Behr Semitransparent: Royal Hayden ST-136, Redwood ST-330,Cappuccino ST-142 • Sherwin Williams Semitransparent: Redwood SW 3501, Yankee Barn SW 3505, Cider Mill SW 3512 Due to the lack of availability of the Penofin Stain, as set forth in the DCCR’s, the Twin Creeks Architectural Control Committee approved the above stains to be used in Twin Creeks INSTEAD OF the Penofin Stain. Homeowners will not need to submit an application for staining their fence if one of these stains is being used.

Yup! There is a City curfew for minors under the age of 17. It applies to public places, which include streets and the park in our neighborhood. The City’s curfew hours are from 11 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday morning and continue each day on this schedule through Friday morning plus 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday and Sunday mornings. Kids seen without accompanying parents can be reported as a ... View more non-emergency to the Cedar Park Police at 512260-4600. Note that there are exceptions to the curfew and the details of the ordinance have been posted on both Nextdoor.com and Goodwintx.com. The curfew ordinance is a way to report suspicious activity regarding people you don’t recognize. Note that you should always dial 911 if you perceive a serious safety issue, threatening situation, or a crime being committed. ARE THERE ANY REGULATIONS REGARDING KIDS DRIVING GOLF CARTS ON THE STREETS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD? We have seen posts on the Nextdoor.com over the past few years regarding safety concerns with kids driving golf carts in our neighborhood. As an FYI, the City’s Transportation Code indicates that a golf cart is a motor vehicle, requiring a licensed driver to operate it on a public roadway. Now that we live within the city limits, this includes kids driving golf carts on our neighborhood ... View more streets. If you have an idea for an article or have a question that you and others in the community may be wondering about, send it to me via email at karen.calvert723@gmail.com or via Nextdoor.com! Karen Calvert, Communications Committee Chair

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SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER!! Are you looking for things to do around Cedar Park now that school is out? Well here are a few of our favorite ideas… • Ride the Austin Steam Train and visit the Hill Country or Bertram for the day. For more information you can visit www. austinsteamtrain.org or call (512) 477-8468. • Take a zip line tour over Lake Travis with Lake Travis Zip Line Adventures. You can find out more about this at www. ziplaketravis.com or call (512) 614-1996. • Walk or bike the 6.75 mile Brushy Creek Trail. There are 6 parks close to the trail that offer fishing, rock climbing and water activities. For more information on the trail visit www.cedarparkfun.com/brushycreek-trail.

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• Visit the Texas Museum of Science and Technology. This museum just opened in March! It is located at 1220 Toro Grande Drive, Cedar Park. You can find more information regarding the museum at www.txmost.org or call (512) 961-5333. • Go to the Cedar Park Library! Did you know you can check out tablets from the library to download eBooks or read digital magazines? The library also offers digital magazines that can be read anytime from anywhere. Interested? Visit www. cedarparktexas.gov/library or call (512) 401-5608. • Check-out the Cedar Park Recreational Center. The center offers activities for children and adults all throughout the year. Visit www.cedarparktexas. gov or call (512) 401 5516 for more information.

TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED ON THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE! There’s still time to volunteer for the Social Committee which coordinates and sponsors many of the major events in our neighborhood (Easter egg hunts, July 4th activities, haunted houses, and the Christmas party)! Whether you are interested in assisting the Social Committee sometime throughout the year or would like to take a leadership role … let me know! You can send me an e-mail at karen.calvert723@gmail.com or send a note via Nextdoor.com A big THANK YOU goes out to Shelley Evans for the recent July 4th “Red, White & Boom” Festivities and for all that she has done to make the Social Committee events successful for several years! We know we can’t fill your shoes but we will do everything we can to make these events successful.

HAVE YOU JOINED NEXTDOOR.COM YET? If you haven’t joined Nextdoor.com yet, we encourage you to do so. Like any other online social site, it has its growing pains but it is a great vehicle for getting information out quickly to the neighborhood whether it’s inquiring about services, asking for help from your neighbors, or alerting each of us to safety issues. Although it is not an official HOA site, the HOA may use it to disseminate information quickly and/or learn about issues in the neighborhood. Hope to see you on Nextdoor.com!

BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS Foster Fitness and Fun All Summer – Keep kids active at our Kinderdance Austin mini dance camps July & August or weekly dance and gym classes conveniently located at Cedar Park Recreation Center. Skip on over and join the fun! 512-401-5516 Business classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $50, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office @ 512-263-9181 or advertising@PEELinc.com. Copyright © 2015 Peel, Inc.

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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE The Club! With a Focus on the Community Level Membership Bryant Early, Club Manager & Brian Dougherty, Club Committee Chair The Twin Creeks community is built around a first-class country club and golf facility. People can participate in several different membership levels at the club. The different membership levels are: Community, Social, and Golf. Each of these provides different membership privileges and access to club amenities. This month, the Community Membership details are listed with general information on what is included and what to expect. This is the required base membership of all Twin Creeks home owners. Additionally, many home owners have chosen to upgrade to either the Social or Golf memberships. The other memberships will be described in later newsletter articles. Events You are Invited to Attend: • Crawfish Boil • Member Mixers (Spring & Fall) • HOA Eggstravaganza

• Movies on the Lawn • Live Music on the Lawn • Memorial Day Pool Party • Dive in Movie • 4th of July Party • Labor Day Pool Party • HOA Spooktacular Pumpkin Party & Haunted House • Market Day • Thanksgiving To-Go Orders What You Can Expect At the Pool: • Junior Olympic Pool - heated from October – May 1st (if needed) • Slides & waterworks - functional fulltime (with lifeguards) • Tuesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., from Memorial Day – Labor Day • Lifeguards on duty Tuesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. • Closed Mondays for Maintenance • Accessible poolside bathrooms with proper amenities • Access to 100 lounge chairs, 8 round tables, & 48 chairs • Ability to charge to Community Membership account at poolside cabana • During operational hours you should expect: • Clean pool deck - Clean pool water • Safe facilities - Clean restrooms with proper amenities • Knowledgeable, friendly & helpful staff What You Can Expect At the Family Activity Center (FAC)/Gym During Operational Hours: • Complimentary workout classes: Yoga, Core and More, Strength and Balance, 50/50, Aqua Fitness, Yoga/Pilates Combo, Interval Circuit Training • Access to Personal Training – Fees may apply • Access to various Camps throughout the year: Summer camp, Spring Break Camp, Winter Break Camp, etc. – Fees may apply • Access to Kid’s Corner – Fees may apply • Gym with cardo & strength equipment • 4 functioning ellipticals • 4 functioning treadmills • 2 functioning recumbent bikes • An assortment of strength training machines & free weights • Complimentary Daily Use Lockers • Stocked and clean complimentary towels for use in Gym and aerobics room (Continued on Page 7)

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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE (Continued from Page 6) • Hand sanitizing station in both the gym and aerobics room • Wet sanitizing wipes for cardo and strength training machines • 4 Functioning 32 inch TV monitors with basic TWC channels • Complimentary Towels for use in the Locker room • Soap, Mouthwash and Lotion in the Locker Room • Soap and Shampoo in the Locker Room Showers FAC Operational Hours As Posted: • Mondays: 5 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. • Tuesdays – Fridays: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. • Saturdays: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. • Sundays: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. FAC Community Membership Accessibility: All Members in all categories can access the FAC and Gym by using their club issued keyless card. All members may sit and use the FAC grille at any time for general single person use baring any event scheduled through the club.

Club Contacts: 1. All FAC/Fitness – Bryant Early bearly@twincreeksclub.com – 512-250-3954 2. All Pool – Jennifer Whitefield jwhitefield@twincreeskclub.com – 512-331-5900 3. All Twin Creeks grounds – Michael Moore mmoore@twincreeksclub.com – 512-331-5900 4. All Member Food and Beverage Jennifer Whitefield - jwhitefield@twincreeksclub.com or Ceegan Covey - ccovey@twincreeksclub.com – 512-331-5900 5. Kids Corner – Liza Rose lrose@twincreeskclub.com – 512-331-5900 6. All Camps and Social events – Liza Rose lrose@twincreeksclub.com - 512-331-5900 7. All Catering (pool parties etc.) – Jessica Abell jabell@twincreeksclub.com – 512-250-3956 8. Golf Course vandalism – Kyle O’Brien kobrien@twincreeskclub.com – 512-250-3951 or Bryant Early – bearly@twincreeskclub.com – 512-250-3954

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Hosting An Exchange Student Did you ever wonder what hosting a foreign exchange student is about? Well here it is in a nutshell…. Hosting an exchange student is a great way to learn about another country and culture without leaving your home town. It provides a cultural exchange experience for the entire family while providing a student from another country with a slice of American life. Hosting an exchange student is like adding an international branch to your family tree. Many host families develop lifelong friendships with their exchange students and keep in regular touch with them. Some even visit them in their home countries, or invite them back for weddings and graduations Hosting an exchange student provides your family, your high school and your community with a direct window into another country and culture, providing an opportunity for life-long learning. Families of all shapes and sizes can host an international exchange student. We’ve had host families with young children, no children, high school aged children – as well as empty nesters and single parent households.

Ayusa is a non-profit based in San Francisco that promotes global learning and leadership through foreign exchange and study abroad programs for high school students from around the world. For more information about hosting a high school foreign exchange student, please contact your local representative Vicki Odom at 832.455.7881 or vodom@ ayusa.org or Ayusa at 1.888.552.9872 or by visiting the website at www.ayusa.org.

THE CEDAR PARK TEAM YOU CAN TRUST Emily Bungo REALTOR

(512) 924-3233

bungohomes@gmail.com www.bungohomes.com

Bethany Hegerhorst Senior Loan Officer (512) 508-9538

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CICADAS (egg laying structure). Eggs hatch after about 6 weeks and small nymphs drop to the ground where they burrow into the soil. Nymphs feed on sap of tree roots with their piercing-sucking mouthparts. After becoming fully developed, nymphs emerge from the ground at night and climb onto nearby objects such as tree trunk, plants, fences, etc. Adult cicadas emerge from the last nymphal stage leaving behind the exuviae (cast skin). Adults can live 5-6 weeks. Male cicadas are well known for their “song”. They rest on a tree and produce a whining sound to attract females. The sound is produced by two vibrating membranes on the side of the abdomen. Females do not “sing”. Adults feed on juices from tender twigs, but usually do not cause lasting harm to the plant from feeding. For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512.854.9600. Check out my blog at www.urban-ipm.blogspot.com Cicadas are fairly large insects but can vary in size with some growing over 1 ½ inches. Color may also vary depending upon species, but many are brown or green. All cicadas have bulging eyes and, on adults, wings that are held roof-like over the body. The wings are semi-transparent with thick wing veins. The majority of their life cycle is spent underground. Cicadas have 2-5 year life cycles and appear in Texas in mid to late summer. Females insert egg clusters into branches of trees using their saw-like ovipositor

The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service or the Texas A&M AgriLife Research is implied. Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

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