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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE

MARCH 2016

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 3

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… Another month of beautiful weather but we need rain! Okay, not a flood, but a good rain! In case you haven’t heard, Travis County initiated a burn ban on February 9th. For more information on the ban, go to www.cedarparktexas.gov. As a reminder, here’s what you need to be aware of during the burn ban: • Outdoor burning without a permit is prohibited in Cedar Park. In order to obtain a permit, you should contact the Fire Marshal’s Office. • Fireworks are illegal within the entire fire service area of the City of Cedar Park • Abide by the following safe grilling tips: o Grill in grassy areas or on concrete. Don’t grill in “brushy” areas o Grill in a well ventilated area o Grill should be away from overhanging trees, awnings, and roofs o Never leave the grill unattended o Keep a hose in good working order close by Are you ready for Spring? Well here are some tips to consider from www.naturalgardeneraustin.com and www.centraltexasgardening. net/calendar.htm for the month of March: • We can still get frost in March so continue to protect tender plants before a freeze • Warm season flowers and vegetables can be planted in the garden toward the end of the month. • Cool season herbs (about everything but basil) can be planted. • Add compost to the soil by mulching the leaves that start falling off of the oak trees using a mulching lawn mower. • Trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables and most everything else can be planted in late March. • Citrus trees and other tropical plants can be moved outside once Copyright © 2016 Peel, Inc.

the danger of frost has passed. And if you really have spring fever and want to get started on those home and garden projects, you can visit the Austin Spring Home & Garden Show (March 15 – 17, 2016) at the Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX. More information can be found at www.tradeshowz. com/austin-spring-home-and-garden-show Are you looking for other things to do in March? Here are a few I found… • March 11 – 20,2016: South by Southwest Music, Film and Interactive Conference and Festival – various locations across Austin www.sxsw.com • March 12 – 26, 2016: Rodeo Austin @ Travis County Expo Center www.rodeoaustin.com • March 17, 2016: St. Patrick’s Day Festival (various locations) www.stpatricksdayaustin.com • March 25 – 27, 2016: Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay Resort www. balloonsoverhsbresort.com Would you like to help the City of Cedar Park win $1,200 in school donations and at the same time continue to take strides toward your New Year’s goal of focusing on healthy living? Well it’s not too late to still participate in a statewide community challenge that is designed to do just that. To participate and log your weekly fitness activity go to www.ittcommunitychallenge.com but don’t hesitate, the challenge started in January and ends March 31st! And last but not least, did you know that March 2nd is the State of Texas Independence Day? On March 2nd, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico and became the Republic of Texas. Happy 180th Birthday Texas! Okay, that’s all for now! See you around the neighborhood! Twin Creeks Homeowner's Association Newsletter - March 2016

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 TRIBUNE TWIN CREEKS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWS… Brian and Shannon Tweedt, Neighborhood Watch Co-Chairpersons CEDAR PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT’S RESPONSE REPORT TO TWINCREEKS FOR 2015 We have been in contact with James Mallinger, Cedar Park’s Fire Chief, to provide us with a report of response times for our neighborhood for 2015. On average for the year, the response time was just over 8 ½ minutes for 65 calls. Remember that total response time is made up of three distinct components: Dispatch time: Time elapsed from when a call is received at the 9-1-1 center until units are notified. Turnout time: Time elapsed from when units are notified until they are responding. Travel time: Time elapsed from when units respond until they arrive on the incident scene. 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 Thank you, ~ Shannon & Brian Tweedt Co-Chairpersons Twin Creeks Neighborhood Watch Every Neighbor Should Report Every Crime Every Time!

A SPOTLIGHT ON DCCRs (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions)

Karen Calvert, Communications Committee Chair 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 2.08 (Signs) and 2.12 (Repair of Buildings). Do you have a sign in your yard? You might want to check this out… DCCR 2.08 states: “Except for signs which are a part of Declarant’s overall marketing plan for the Subdivision, no sign of any kind may be displayed on any Lot except a) A builder who is engaged in construction of a single-family residence upon a Lot may advertise the Lot and residence for sale until such time as the Lot and residence are sold, b) Any Owner may display one sign of not more than four square feet on his Lot to advertise the Lot or residence thereon for sale or rent, and c) Signs required for legal proceedings” Here’s what the HOA says about building repairs… DCCR 2.12 states: “All Improvements within the Subdivision that are not maintained by the Association must at all times be kept in good condition and repair and adequately maintained by the Owner. The opinion of the Architectural Control Committee as to condition and repair will be final.”

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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE DON'T MISS IT!

Twin Creeks Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 26th Time – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

*(time for the Easter Egg Hunts will be posted on Nextdoor and on the reminder signs at the TC mailboxes & entrances)

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The Easter Bunny is busy getting ready for Easter. Plans are being made for Easter Egg Hunts*, Petting Zoo, Bounce House, Balloon Bender, Face Painter, Crafts, Snacks/Lemonade, an Easter Bonnet/Mad Hatter Hat Contest, Prizes … and of course, a vist from the Easter Bunny!! Michelle Thompson, Social Committee Chair

Hippity hoppin’ Easter fun facts (from easter.fundootimes.com & lilduckduck.com) Did you know Easter always falls between March 22nd and April 25th? Check out these other fun facts… • In the U.S., Easter is the 2nd largest candy-eating occasion – as you might expect, Halloween ranks first. • 90 million chocolate Easter bunnies and 16 million jelly beans are made for Easter each year. • Red jelly beans are kids’ favorite. • The world’s largest jar of jelly beans weighed 6,050 pounds! • Easter has been named after an Anglo-Saxon goddess, Eastre. The hare and the egg were symbols of the goddess. • The first Chocolate eggs were made in Europe in the 19th century. • On Easter, 76% of people bite off the Easter bunny ears first, 5% bite off the feet first, and 4% eat the tail first. Happy Easter!! Karen Calvert, Communications Committee Chair

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Zika virus is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes and there is no specific treatment or vaccine currently available. The best way to avoid getting the virus is to avoid being bitten by infected mosquitoes. About 20% of people with Zika virus actually get ill. Severe disease, requiring hospitalization, is uncommon and death due to the virus is rare. The incubation period of Zika virus is thought to be a few days to a week, but is still unknown. Symptoms include fever, skin rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, and headache. Symptoms tend to be mild and last from 2-7 days. Zika virus can be contracted through the bite of an infected mosquito, through blood transfusions, through sexual contact, and from mother to child during pregnancy. The mosquitoes that are able to transmit Zika virus are also able to transmit dengue and Chikungunya viruses. These mosquitoes are daytime biters, but can also bite at night. Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water- buckets, tires, tree holes, animal water dishes, etc. To protect yourself from mosquito bites, wear light-colored clothing that covers as much skin as possible, use insect repellent (read and follow label instructions), use screening on doors and

windows, use mosquito netting (if needed) while sleeping, and reduce standing water areas. For more information on Zika virus, please see the CDC website here http://www.cdc.gov/zika/index.html 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

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