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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE

AUGUST 2015

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Official Newsletter of the Twin Creeks HOA

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VOLUME 8, ISSUE 8

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 It looks like we have a few things to catch-up on this month so let’s get started! Many of us have seen the Proposed Zoning Change sign at the entrance to the neighborhood and have been following the related postings on Nextdoor.com. The overall purpose of the zoning activity was to apply city zoning codes to our neighborhood as part of our annexation and incorporation into the city of Cedar Park. This process highlighted the fact that the owners of the Club had their main clubhouse lot subdivided into two lots and the south parking lot area designated as “multifamily” use in 2013. This prompted them to request condominium zoning from the city. Should they attempt to develop condos in the future, they will be required to maintain the total number of parking spaces as currently exists. The “multifamily” use is grandfathered and at this point the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to accept the zoning map as presented to the community. It is currently at the City Council level for final acceptance. More to come. On to the trees in our neighborhood! As we begin to think about Fall (okay, I know it doesn’t feel like it yet ), we need to begin thinking about caring for the trees on our property. And, in case you are wondering, this is a prime time to trim and prune the tree limbs that have gotten too close to the house (or are now on the house!), which can create a fire hazard, or have begun to encroach on

sidewalks and are now creating a safety issue. To prevent oak wilt, it is recommended to sterilize cutting equipment and seal the cut. See you outside and happy trimming!! So I know it’s not Fall yet, but school is upon us and the school buses will soon be rolling through the neighborhood. As a reminder, here’s some information from the Texas Drivers Handbook as it relates to school bus safety: • Always drive with care when you are near a school bus. • If you approach a school bus from either direction and the bus is displaying alternately flashing red lights, you must stop. • Do not pass the school bus until the school bus has resumed motion, you are signaled by the driver to proceed, or the red lights are no longer flashing. • It isn’t necessary to stop when passing a school bus on a different road or when on a controlledaccess highway where the bus is stopped in a loading zone and pedestrians aren’t permitted to cross. • A person who fails to obey the law regarding yielding the right-of-way to school buses displaying alternation, flashing lights is subject to penalties as listed in the Penalties for Failure to Yield Right-ofWay to School Buses in the handbook. Okay, that’s all for now! See you around the neighborhood!

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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE BOARD OF DIRECTORS President.............................................................. Ross Burns Vice-President..................................................Brandon Lind Secretary.......................................................Chuck Andersen Treasurer....................................................... Deb Hackbarth Director.............................................................Bruce Roach

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TWIN CREEKS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWS… Brian and Shannon Tweedt, Neighborhood Watch Co-Chairpersons TWIN CREEKS CRIME STATS UPDATE (May 1st through July 12th) There were 80 calls for service during this time. All but 9 of these were alarms or medical calls. Here’s the breakdown of the 9 calls: • There were no home break-ins reported • 1 car burglary and 1 attempted car burglary • 1 animal bite • 2 criminal mischief • 2 ID thefts • 1 narcotics • 1 DWI The neighborhood is very safe as usual, very low in crime reported to CPPD, and a great area to live. If you are a victim of a crime, you MUST call the police and FILE a report. Failure to do so will not give the Cedar Park Police the correct data needed to properly patrol our neighborhood as we are viewed as a low crime neighborhood. BLOCK CAPTAIN POSITIONS STILL NEEDED

We are still in need of Block Captains for a handful of streets. Please contact Twin Creeks Neighborhood Watch Chairpersons, Brian & Shannon Tweedt, at tweedts@gmail.com to discuss volunteering. BLOCK CAPTAINS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREETS ARE NEEDED: The Gardens: 2500’s Farleigh Lane The Reserve: Hidden Hills Ln, Millstream Dr, Shadow Canyon Dr, Sugar Maple Ct & The Condos

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Karen Calvert, Communications Committee Chair HAVE YOU HEARD THAT THE APPROVED FENCE STAINS FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD HAVE BEEN REVISED? Recently the Twin Creeks Architectural Control Committee revised the approved fence stains for our neighborhood. Due to the lack of availability of the Penofin Stain, Lowes Cabot Semitransparent stains have been replaced with Olympic Semitransparent stains. Here is current list of approved stains: • Olympic Semitransparent: Rustic Cedar, Timberline, 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 The updated information can be found under the Twin Creeks neighborhood section on the Goodwintx.com site. ARE YOU WONDERING ABOUT THE RULES FOR PARKING ON THE STREET? Well, according to our HOA DCCRs, there are no limits on regular vehicles parked on the street. There is a 48 – 72 hour limits on travel trailers or recreational vehicles. Section 2.21 of our DCCRs states:

“No travel trailers or recreational vehicles may be parked on any street or on or near any Lot for more than 48 consecutive hours or for more than a total of 72 hours, whether consecutive or not, in any 30 day period, so as to be visible from any other portion of the Subdivision.” In addition, there are restrictions as it relates to other type of vehicles such as trucks larger than three-quarter ton pickups, boats, tractors, dune buggies, buses, commercial vehicles, etc. Please refer to section 2.19 of our DCCRs which can be found on the Twin Creeks section of the Goodwintx.com site under Governing Documents. As an fyi, the Club and Condos may have their own parking rules. DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING BULK TRASH OR WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED? We did! Here’s what we found out under the City Government section of the City of Cedar Park website, Cedarparktx.us. The City of Cedar Park outsources its refuse services to Central Texas Refuse/Cedar Park Disposal. There are 3 levels of service: • Residential Refuse: This is the weekly 96-gallon green cart refuse pickup. In addition to the refuse in the green carts, residents may setout up to 7 other bulky items on a weekly basis such as brush, yard clippings, appliances, etc. This does not include appliances containing CFC’s (refrigerant). These are covered under the 3rd level of service. • Single-Stream Recycling: This is the every-other-week 96-gallon blue cart recycling pickup. Items such as newspapers, magazines, office paper, junk mail, empty cereal boxes, plastic containers (#1 - #7) can be recycled. Items such as plastic bags, Styrofoam, pizza boxes, clothing, yard waste, and wire coat hangers CAN NOT be recycled. • Bulky Collection: Central Texas Refuse charges an additional $25.00 to pick up appliances containing CFC’s (refrigerators, freezers, or air conditioning units). Arrangements for picking up these items can be made by calling (512) 243-2833. Arrangements can also be made for picking up other bulky items such as building materials by calling the same number. In some instances Central Texas Refuse will provide additional cost estimates, depending on the item(s) being picked up. For more specifics on each of these services, please see the City of Cedar Park website listed above. If you have an idea for an article or have a question that you or others in the community may be wondering about, send it to me via email at karen.calvert723@gmail.com or via Nextdoor.com!

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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE A SPOTLIGHT ON DCCRs

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Each month we will put the spotlight on a new DCCR (or group of DCCRs). All DCCRs can be located on the Goodwintx.com site under Governing Documents within the Twin Creeks neighborhood. This month the spotlight is on DCCRs under 2.02 General Restrictions. Did you know that all fences must be of cedar, wrought iron or decorative metal or masonry construction, or a combination thereof, and the location, type, materials, height and design of all fences must be approved in advance by the Architectural Control Committee? In addition, no fence may exceed six feet in height and all wood fences that do not face an existing or proposed street must be “good neighbor fencing” (the slats must alternate by section of the fence). (For more information on fencing, checkout DCCR 2.02 (l). Here’s one you may not have heard about … DCCR 2.02 (m) states: “The clearing of trees and brush on any Lot will not be permitted from March 1 through August 31 to prevent the disturbance of nesting activities, unless current breeding season surveys, conducted in accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Services protocol, indicate that neither the Golden-cheeked Warbler nor the Black-capped Vireo are nesting within 300 feet of the proposed clearing.” (Yay! We love the birds in our neighborhood!)

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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE School starts in August, so now is the time for drivers to pay closer attention to the school zones in the neighborhood. We want to remind you that the speed limit in a school zone is 20mph and traffic fines double! Other changes to be aware of include; • Children behaving unpredictably • School Bus Stops • Crossing Guards – please obey the guards! Remember, they are there for the safety of you and your children • New areas of traffic congestion • Be prepared for delays • Use of cell phones in schools zones is prohibited! Please give yourself extra time in the mornings and midafternoons and remember if you are traveling in a school zone to slow down.

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TAWNY CRAZY ANTS The Tawny crazy ant, formerly known as the Rasberry crazy ant, was originally found in Harris County in 2002. It is currently confirmed in 27 Texas counties. Tawny crazy ants have a cyclical population level throughout the year with populations peaking in late summer, decreasing in the fall and then beginning to build again in the spring. Tawny crazy ants are capable of biting, but do NOT sting like fire ants. They are mostly nuisance pests, but can reach extraordinary population levels (in the millions) and can become a problem when getting into electrical equipment. Tawny crazy ants do not have nests or mounds like fire ants; they tend to nest under things- rocks, landscape timbers, flowerpots, etc. For more information on this particular ant species go to http:// urbanentomology.tamu.edu/ants/rasberry.html Treatment Options Removing harborage areas- fallen limbs, rocks, leaf litter, etc. These ants will nest under pretty much anything on the ground, so you may want to remove anything that is not necessary. Alter moisture conditions (crazy ants prefer moist, humid conditions)- reduce watering, repair any leaks, improve drainage

Eliminate honeydew producers from area. Crazy ants tend honeydew producers such as aphids, whiteflies, hoppers, mealybugs and scale insects. Use pesticide sprays to treat infested areas- under rocks, along landscape edging, etc. Pesticide sprays can also be used to create a barrier around the outside of the home. Piles of dead ants may build up in treated areas, so they must be removed to keep the barrier maintained. Hire a pest management professional (PMP). PMPs have access to pesticides that are unavailable to homeowners and they also have experience dealing with pest problems regularly. 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 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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(Makes about 2 dozen) 1 (5 oz.) can tuna, no salt added packed in water, drained 1 cup oat flour* 1 large egg 1 heaping Tablespoon dried catnip 1 Tbsp olive oil • Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment, combine all ingredients. Blend until mixture is smooth. It will be thick, but pliable and not terribly sticky. • Roll dough into half teaspoon balls and place on prepared cookie sheet. Use a skewer to press an X-shape into each cookie ball. • Bake cookies 10 to 12 minutes, until they are dried on top and slightly browned. Allow to cool completely. • Place treats in an airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to seven days. *Note: It’s easy to make your own oat flour. Simply grind oldfashioned oats in a spice grinder (or a super clean coffee grinder) until it is transformed into a light powder.

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(Makes about 50 small treats) 1 (4 oz.) jar of chicken and brown rice baby food (or something meaty, can use wet cat food) 1 large egg 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 Tablespoon water ¼ cup parsley, coarsely chopped 1 cup brown rice flour ½ cup cooked white (or brown) rice 1. Prepare same as #1 above (Tuna Catnip Kitty Treats). 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, baby food (or wet cat food), parsley, olive oil and water. Add brown rice flour and cooked rice. Stir to incorporate. Mixture will be thick but spreadable. • Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet, creating a rectangle that is about 1/3 inch thick. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. • Remove from the oven. Let rest until cool enough to handle, then slice the soft dough into bite-size pieces. Return pieces to the oven to bake for 8 more mins. • Remove from the oven. Allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE Wash Your Hands

Reducing Spread of Disease While at Home and Work By: Concentra Urgent Care The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that nearly 90,000 patients die in U.S. hospitals each year due to a preventable disease – many could be avoided if everyone properly washed their hands. From germs on office equipment to sick colleagues who decided to come into work anyway, people face the same dangers in the workplace. The same simple fact holds true: Washing your hands regularly is an effective way to prevent yourself from catching or spreading a preventable disease or illness. WHEN TO WASH YOUR HANDS The CDC recommends washing your hands every time you: • Prepare or eat food • Use the restroom • Tend to someone who is sick; both before and after • Blow your nose, cough, or sneeze • Handle garbage • Treat a cut or wound • Change a diaper or clean up after children • Handle an animal or animal waste HAND WASHING BASICS The CDC has issued specific guidelines about effective hand washing:

• Wet hands with water • Use plain bar or liquid soap • Create a lather by vigorously rubbing hands together for 15-20 seconds—about the amount of time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice • Be sure to wash palms, back of hands, fingers, and nails (clean nails by gently scratching nails down your opposing soapy palm) • Rinse off soap under a stream of water WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO? • Focus on hand washing in the lunch and/or break room • Be careful when using sponges and dish towels. These are ideal sites for bacterial growth. Always wash your hands after using these items. • Maintain a clean work area; regularly clean any office equipment, especially shared items such as phones and keyboards. • Remind your colleagues of the importance of hand washing, particularly when you witness someone neglecting to wash his or her hands. FOR MORE INFORMATION To learn more about how washing hands regularly can help prevent disease, ask your health care provider, or visit the CDC’s creative Web site dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of hand washing at www.henrythehand.com.

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“Tennis for Children 11 years and older – Yellow Ball” This series of Tennis Tips is focused on how to involve children of all ages learning to play tennis and offering tips to the parents on how to assist at home. In the last issue I offered advice for children 9-10 years old and under playing with the softer green ball on a 78’ foot court. This issue, will focus on children 11 years and older playing with the yellow ball on a 78’ foot regular size court. The children should be using rackets ranging in length from 25” to 27” long. The size of the racket will depend on how tall and strong the players are. The grip size should now range from 4” to 4 ½ “, again depending on the size of their hands. Caption 1: Tennis Court: For those players ready to cover the regular size court, they will now be playing on a 78” x 36’ tennis court. Lines are now painted regular white making it much easier to see the ball landing, especially while the opponents are serving. Players need to be physically ready to cover the entire court. Caption 2: Groups: The key to children learning how to play the game of tennis, is to assemble them in group lessons. Most clubs offer them according to age level and ability. The tennis

professional will separate them so each player is comfortable in their respective group. A good ratio is 6 players to 1 pro, and the range going from beginner to advance. Tennis camps are also an excellent way to give them a concentrated learning experience. The students usually spend two hours working on fundamental strokes and also playing games. At the end of the week, these players should be able to start playing on their own and/or with the help of their parents. Of course, if additional help is needed, they may consider taking tennis lessons from a certified tennis professional. Children at this age are already playing points and are given tips on how to hit groundstrokes, volleys and serves with control. The USTA provides tournaments and leagues for children 12, 14, 16 and 18 and under using the yellow ball. Matches are normally 8 game pro-sets and they are encouraged to play round robins and/or consolation rounds. Look in the next Newsletter for: “Tips for Adult Beginner Lessons – The Forehand”. For more information about our programs and club information, you can visit us at www.greyrocktennis.com or call us at 512-301-8685.

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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE CROSSWORD PUZZLE Crossword Puzzle

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