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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE

JUNE 2016

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 6

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… First, thanks to everyone that voted in the City of Cedar Park’s General and Special Election. Mayor Matt Powell was elected to a third term. In addition, Place Two Council Member and current Mayor Pro Tem Corbin Van Arsdale, will serve his second term, Cobby Caputo is back and will serve on Place Four, and Place Six Council Member Kristyne Bollier won her first full term. Congratulations to all! Now that we are entering the summer months and potentially less rain, we may want to think about how to protect our lawns, landscaping and plants from the summer heat. Here are some suggestions from the experts at www.resolutiongardens.com, www. naturalgardeneraustin.com, and www.centraltexasgardening.net/ calendar.htm for the month of June: • Remove dead flower heads that have finished blooming so more will grow and keep in mind that the crisp, brown plant material is a fire hazard. • Water established plants deeply and less often, rather than shallowly and frequently. New transplants, seeds and seedlings may need daily watering. • If you aren’t sure if you need to water, check the soil about 5 inches down to see if it is dry before watering. • The best time to water is early morning. • Mulch all bare soil areas. Use three inches of mulch wherever possible for moisture retention and weed suppression. • If you are having trouble with weeds in your garden or landscape area, first pull the weeds or use a natural weed killer. For stubborn areas, also layer at least 10 sheets of black and white newsprint

(colored inks can be toxic) newspaper on top of the soil, overlapping the edges, and wet it down and cover with mulch. • In late June/early July apply slow-release 3-1-2-ratio fertilizers, with 3% Iron and 10% Sulphur. • This is still a good time to plant vegetables, herbs and melons along with various annuals (Begonia, Blue Daze, Coleus, Periwinkle, Portulaca, Zinnia, Marigold, Mexican Heather) perennials (Blackeye Susan, Butterfly Weed, Daisies, Coneflower, Goldenrod, Plumbago, Salvias, Sedum) and grasses (Maiden Grass, Mexican Feather Grass, Switchgrass, Inland Sea Oats, Purple Fountain Grass) Did you know that the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is offering rebates for upgrades or repairs to residential irrigation systems? To find out if you qualify, check out www.cedarparktexas. gov and search on LCRA rebates. The LCRA also offers indoor and outdoor tips for conserving water (and saving money!). Here are a few of the outdoor tips that can be found on the LCRA site, www. lcra.org , under the Watersmart program: • Adjust your lawn mower to cut grass to the height of 1.5 – 2 inches. Taller grass shades roots and holds soil moisture better than shorter grass • Leave lawn clippings on your grass to cool he ground and hold in moisture. • Aerate your lawn periodically. • If walking across the lawn leaves footprints and blades don’t spring back up, it is time to water. • Remember to weed your lawn and garden regularly. Weeds compete with other plants for nutrients and water. • Consider using drip irrigation on plants and trees. (Continued on Page 3)

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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

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

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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE (Continued from Cover) • Adjust sprinkler heads so they don’t spray walls, driveways or sidewalks. • Check the sprinkler system regularly for broken or missing sprinkler heads. • Adjust your irrigation clock seasonally and comply with mandatory watering restrictions. • Water areas in the shade about 30% less than sunny areas. • Start a compost pile. Using compost in your garden or flower beds adds water-holding organic matter to the soil. • Plant native species. • Consider xeriscaping. And if you are wondering what to do with your children this summer, you might consider sharing your gardening activities with them. Calling all writers, want-to-be writers, or anyone that would just like to join the Communications Committee and assist in sharing HOA or community information with the neighborhood! If that’s you, and you would like to be a part of the Communications Committee, contact me at karen.calvert723@gmail.com or send me a note via Nextdoor. Okay, that’s all for now! See you around the neighborhood!

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NOBODY IS DROWNPROOF WATCH KIDS AROUND WATER

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22 Texas children have already fatally drowned in 2016 DROWNING IS PREVENTABLE THESE WATER SAFETY TIPS CAN SAVE LIVES

WATCH KIDS & KEEP IN ARM’S REACH

LEARN TO SWIM

WEAR LIFE JACKETS

MULTIPLE BARRIERS AROUND WATER

KEEP YOUR HOME SAFER

CHECK WATER SOURCES FIRST

PRACTICE DRAIN SAFETY

BE SAFER IN OPEN WATER

LEARN CPR

BECOME a Water Guardian for your child

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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE TWIN CREEKS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWS… Brian and Shannon Tweedt, Neighborhood Watch Co-Chairpersons

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: Section The Gardens The Park The Reserve The Reserve The Reserve The Reserve The Reserve The Reserve

Street #s | 2500's 2401 - 2412 2911 - 2931 3100 - 3310 3103 - 3205 2800 - 2807 3101 - 3133 All

Street Name Farleigh Lane Falmer Court Grand Oaks Loop Hidden Hills Ln Shadow Canyon Dr Sugar Maple Ct Millstream Dr The Condos

Thank you for helping keep Twin Creeks Safe. Every Neighbor Should Report Every Crime Every Time!

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PASTOR, DAVE JAMERSON

Don’t Miss the TC HOA/ TCCC Annual

4th of July Celebration!! MONDAY, JULY 4th ACTIVITIES: 11:00 a.m.: Cedar Park Fire Dept. will lead the annual TC Parade. Lots of great prizes will be awarded, so start working to decorate your bikes, golf carts, and even your pets!! We want this to be the biggest parade yet. 12:00 noon: The party starts! The HOA Social Committee is currently in the planning phase, but here is a taste of the ideas that are on the drawing board: • BBQ Buffet (12:00 – 3:00 pm) • Brisket Cook-off (Fire-up your grills!)* • Snow Cones (with adult additions) • Cotton Candy • Pool Games • Washers Game • Face Painters, Jump Booth, and much more…!! *If you are interested in being a participant for the Brisket Cook-off, please contact Michelle Thompson at Michelle@ PlatinumVue.com (Note: TCCC will be providing the brisket for your entry). Great Prizes and Trophy awarded. Look out for updates on Nextdoor and from TCCC emails. Michelle Thompson, Social Committee Chair

RENOVATE CHURCH

CONNECT. GROW. IMPACT.

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Join us on Sunday nights from 6:00-7:15 p.m. at the Cedar Park Recreation Center MEANINGFUL FAITH… MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS

TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE Looking for Things to Do This Month? Check-out These Events! Karen Calvert, Communications Committee Chair • The Solstice Music Festival is being held at Pan Am Park on June 17th and 18th to celebrate the local Austin music community. For more information, go to www.solsticeatx.com. • Celebrate Juneteenth at the Central Texas Juneteenth 2K, Parade and Celebration on June 18th at Rosewood Park. For more information, visit www.juneteenthcentraltexas.com. • Check-out the Cedar Park Pro Rodeo being held June 17th – 19th at the Cedar Park Center. More information can be found at www. center-tx.org. • Attend the African American Book Festival at the George Washington Carver Museum on June 24th and hear notable speakers and authors discuss their works. Visit www.aabookfest.com for more information.

• Celebrate July 4th at the Fourth of July Fireworks and Symphony at the Vic Mathias Shores (formerly Auditorium Shores) and enjoy a concert of patriotic music along with a spectacular firework display over Lady Bird Lake. For more information, go to www. roadwayevents.com. • Enjoy the Fourth of July at the Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Celebration where you can shop, listen to music, and enjoy barbecue and fireworks. Visit www.hillcountrygalleria.com for more information. • Listen to the Casey Donahew Band at the Cedar Park Center on July 8th and 9th. More information can be found at www.center-tx. org.

• Attend the PBR – Professional Bull Riders event at the Cedar Park Center on June 24th and 25th. More information can be found at www.center-tx.org.

THE CEDAR PARK TEAM YOU CAN TRUST Emily Bungo REALTOR

(512) 924-3233

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Bethany Hegerhorst Senior Loan Officer (512) 508-9538

bethany@midamericamortgage.com

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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE Sun and Pool Safety Tips for the Whole Family Karen Calvert, Communications Committee Chair With the weather getting warmer and children out of school, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of ways to be safe while at a pool or in the sun. Here are some tips from www.lifescript.com , www. roadrunnerpoolservice.com and www.naeyc.org : Sun Safety Tips • Avoid the sun’s peak hours (usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.). • Seek shade if your shadow is shorter than you. • Select a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a factor of SPF 30 or higher. • Apply sunscreen 15 – 30 minutes before going out – even on cloudy days. • Reapply sunscreen after two hours and after swimming. • Wear lightweight clothing that covers as much of the body as possible. • Wear a hat and sunglasses. • Be a role-model for your child as it pertains to sun safety. Pool Safety Tips: • Keep rescue equipment near the pool • Have a telephone near the pool in the event you need to call for help.

• Keep a first aid kit & emergency numbers near the pool. • Don’t swim during a thunder and lightning storm. • Make sure electrical devices are not near the pool. • Don’t use glass near the pool or pool deck. • Check-out the depth of the water before you dive into the pool. • Make sure that the pool or spa has a newer, dome-shaped drain cover and never use a pool or spa with a broken or missing drain cover. • Never leave a child alone in a pool, even to run into the house for a second. • Keep young children within an arm’s length while in the pool. • Remember that floats and water wings are considered toys and not lifesaving devices. • Remove all toys from the pool after getting out of the pool so children aren’t tempted to go after them. • Have door alarms “on” to alert you when a door is opened. • If possible, put a fence or barrier around the pool. • If a child is missing, look in the pool first. • Learn CPR.

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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 2.02 (f ) (General Restrictions) and 2.03 (b) (Landscaping). DCCR 2.02 (f ) (General Restrictions – Improvements) states: “The location of all Improvements must comply with the minimum setbacks shown on the Plat and established in the Architectural Guidelines. In addition, the minimum front building-line setback for all residences will be 25 feet. For the purpose of this restriction, eaves, steps, and open porches will be considered as part of a building, however, this subsection will not be construed to permit any portion of any Improvement on any Lot to encroach upon another Lot or other portion of the Subdivision.” DCCR 2.03 (b) (Landscaping) states: “Detailed landscape plans for each Lot must be submitted as part of the Plans and Specifications. Upon written request, the Architectural Control Committee may waive the requirement of such plans for any Lot if the builder uses landscape plans previously approved by the Architectural Control Committee for another Lot. No revisions may be made to the approved landscape plans unless the revised plans are submitted to and approved by the Architectural Control Committee. The approved plans must include permanent sodded grass or ground cover in all sodded areas. Winter rye will be considered a temporary measure to reduce soil erosion through the winter season, and must be completely demolished and replaced with sodded grass according to the approved plans after the winter season.”

TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE

Fleas

Fleas are ectoparasites and females require a blood meal to produce eggs. After feeding on a host, females can produce about 30-50 eggs per day that fall off the host animal and into carpeting or other areas of the home or outside in areas where the animal frequents. Larvae feed on organic matter as well as partially digested blood excreted by the adult fleas. After fleas pupate, they hatch out of the cocoon in about 2 weeks, but pupae can remain dormant for up to 5 months waiting for a host. A proper flea management program has two parts- managing fleas on any pets and managing fleas in the environment. A veterinarian should be consulted about flea control for pets; there are numerous products on the market that work well. Grooming the animal with a flea comb or bathing can help reduce flea numbers. When you find fleas on a pet, you most likely will need to treat the pet, inside the home and the yard. Treatment should be targeted to areas where the pet likes to hang out. Fleas found in and around homes that do not have pets may be coming from wildlife. The attic and crawl spaces should be inspected to see if wildlife has moved into the area, bringing fleas with them. Wildlife should be removed with traps and the area treated with an insecticide labeled for fleas. After wildlife is removed, the area should be sealed so that wildlife cannot move in again. It is also possible for new homeowners with no pets to have fleas. This usually results from previous owners having pets. Fleas can remain dormant for several months and become active again when they sense vibrations from hosts. Inside, vacuum regularly, getting under furniture and along baseboards to reduce flea eggs, larvae and pupae. Place the vacuum bag in a sealed plastic bag and throw away in an outdoor garbage can at least once a week so fleas do not hatch out and re-infest the home. Wash pet bedding in hot water. Bathe pets regularly and use a flea comb to remove fleas. Avoid walking pets in known flea infested areas. Outside, pesticide treatments should target areas where pets frequent. Full sun areas do not need to be treated as fleas will not remain in these areas. When treating for fleas, you need to treat at least two times. The second treatment should occur 10-14 days after the initial treatment. 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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