April 2009 PC Press
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April 2009 PC Press
Plum Creek Press A Publication of the Homeowner’s Association Volume 10, Number 3 March 2009 www.plumcreektxhoa.com Plum Creek Neighborhood - Kyle, TX The Annual Plum Creek Community Easter Egg Hunt The Easter egg hunt will be held Saturday, April 11, from 9:30a.m. – 11:30 am, in The Mc Naughton Park. There will be plenty of eggs for the kids to hunt, moon walks, and a visit from the Easter bunny! The park will be divided into four sections for the egg hunt and have color coded sections for each age group. Please see the sections below so you will know where to take your children on the day of the event. Children also must bring their own basket. It is important for you to have your children present by 9:30 a.m. so that they don’t miss the fun! Age Groups: 0 - 3 years : pink section 4 - 6 year olds: green section 7 - 9 year olds: orange section 10 & up: yellow section We will be looking for volunteers to help set up the day of the event, if you are interested in helping us out, Please call Brandee Otto at 405-0159 or at [email protected]. Here Comes Peter Cottontail! THIS MONTH: Front Porch Days..........3 Spring Carnival.............4 4th Grade Gives Back...10 Pool Opening...............13 Plum Creek Press 2 February 2009 Event update As mentioned last month, the 8th Annual Front Porch Days is almost here. Front Porch Days is a huge gathering each year around the first week of May and includes music (Including the BISCUIT BROTHERS), local organizations, vendors, a soapbox derby, a pie baking contest, petting zoo, pony rides, jump castles, temporary tattoos, crafts, food, and more. All of the entertainment and many of the events are FREE. Money is needed to purchase food, drinks, and products from vendors and community groups or to participate in the washers tournament, golf tournament, 5K, or fun run. This year, the majority of events, including the Music Festival, will occur on Sunday, May 3rd and take place at just one location, Fergus Park. Schedule of Events Saturday, April 25th Community-Wide Garage Sale, Plum Creek Saturday, May 2nd > 4th Annual Plum Creek Golf Tournament @ 8AM, PC Golf Course (Register online @ www.active.com) > 2nd Annual Plum Creek Garden Tour @ 10AM, Kirkham Circle (Business Park at Front of Subdivision) Sunday, May 3rd > 4th Annual Plum Creek 5K and Kids’ Fun Run @ 7AM, Negley Elementary (Register online @ www.active.com) > 1st Annual Scout Soapbox Derby for Diabetes by Cub Scouts Pack 812 from 9AM to 1PM on Fairway (Open to all Cub or Boy Scouts in the Sacred Springs District.) Music Fest Sunday, May 3rd from 11PM to 4PM Kid Stage (Front of PC Community Center) 12:00 to 1:00 to 1:45 Rockaroni and Cheese Www.rockaroniandcheese.com 2:00 to 2:45 The Hey Lollies www.heylollyproductions.com 3:00 to 4:00 The Biscuit Brothers www.biscuitbrothers.com 8th Annual Front Porch Days from 11AM to 4PM > Pie Baking Contest @ Noon, PC Community Center > Kyle United Methodist Church Washers Tournament @ 1PM > Other events include: 4th Annual Plum Creek Music Festival -> Temporary Tattoos by Just for Fun Tattoos Jumps for Joy Inflatables Fry’s Fun Farm Pony Rides and Petting Zoo Jiggle Bug Express Games2U Arcades and Laser Tag 12:45 The Bruce Curtis Band www.cdbaby.com/cd/fallgren Cowboy Stage (Fergus Park Soccer Fields) 12:00 to 12:45 Lewis Moon Roch Motel 1:00 to 1:45 The Jeremy Miller Band www.thejeremymillerband.com 2:00 to 2:45 The Nematoads www.nematoads.com 3:00 to 4:00 Autumn www.autumnonline.com > Information or products from City of Kyle Parks, Lone Star Kettle Corn, Hays Rebel Select Basketball, Tupperware, Cub Scouts Pack 812, and more... We’re still looking for more! Interested in... selling something? If you are an artist, craftsperson, reseller, church group, or community group, we want you! If you are interested in selling items or offering information or another service, please contact Christina Baese via email at [email protected] or find the application online at www.frontporchdays.com another aspect of Front Porch Days? If you are interested in another aspect of this event, including volunteering or offering another service, please contact Brandee Otto via email at [email protected] or via phone at 512-405-0159. FOR FORMS, MORe INFORMATION, AND UPDATES for FRONT PORCH DAYS, ViSIT www.frontporchdays.com 3 Plum Creek Press 2009 Negley Spring Carnival Saturday, March 28, 2009 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Please read these carefully. These rules were carefully compiled to be fair and just for all parties involved. If you have a question or concern regarding any of these rules, please contact us prior to signing this binding contract, so that any concerns may be addressed before you make payment. Booth rental is first come first serve, so please feel free to reserve your booths by phone or by email. All rental payments and contracts must be received within 5 days of booth reservation. For booth reservations, please call Stephi Motal at (512) 293-6290 or email her at [email protected] Make Checks or money orders payable to NES PTA and mail them to: Terms of Agreement Stephi Motal NES PTA 5641 Hartson Kyle, TX 78640 1. All vendors must be set up and ready to operate by 2:50 p.m. The venue will be open and available for set-up beginning at 1:00 p.m. the day of the event. 2. All vendors must remain open and operating until 7:00 p.m. the day of the event, unless otherwise notified by the event coordinators. The venue will remain open until 9:00 p.m. for clean up and teardown of the booths. 3. Booth spaces will be pre-measured to 10’x10’ and clearly marked and numbered by the event coordinators. If you need a larger space please contact me for arrangements. 4. Each vendor may provide his or her own tables or shelving and chairs. Vendors that may be interested in table rental may do so by filling out the appropriate section of the Vendor Registration Form. 5. Rental fees and contracts are due by the end of the business day on the fifth day from telephone or email registration, up until March 20th. After March 20th, payment must be made within 48 hours. You may phone or email with your booth request so that the booth can be pre-registered to you pending payment and contract. 6. Event planners will strive to assure everyone’s success by doing our best to limit the number of booths selling the same concepts. 7. Cash-and-carry booths are preferred for this event, so that the consumer may walk away with at least the bulk of their purchases. Booths for Multi-Level-Marketing companies (Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Mary Kay type programs) will be limited to one each. They will also be limited to 20% of total booth spaces, unless the vendor is prepared to stock their booth with cash and carry merchandise at which time, with event coordinator approval, they will not be classified as “MLM”. 8. It is the responsibility of each individual vendor to collect and remit sales tax, if applicable, for his or her own sales. 9. The decision to accept checks or credit cards is up to each individual vendor. Negley Elementary PTA, Negley Elementary School, nor Hays CISD are responsible for the consequences of bad check and credit card transactions. 10. Cancellations will not be refunded. 11. Booths selling dietary supplements, alcohol, over the counter drugs, or items that are non-appropriate (by society’s standards) for viewing or purchase by minors will not be allowed. Your understanding in this matter is greatly appreciated. 12. This year we will provide an area for booths wanting to distribute public service related materials or advertising of businesses. If you are an entertainment business and agree to provide age-appropriate entertainment, demonstration of your product, or exhibition of your talent, you will be allowed a table space free of charge in this area. No sales will be allowed in this area. If you fall into this category and would like to sell something from your booth, you may rent a booth in another area if one is available. 13. Electricity is available in select booths for an additional $10.00 charge. All electrical cords must be secured outside of traffic areas, to the ground/wall/table in a manner that will not cause accidents or injuries. 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The amount of Freon in the system is very important and needs to be checked regularly. Let’s start at the compressor. The Freon arrives at the compressor as a cool, lowpressure gas. The compressor compresses the gas and leaves the compressor as a HOT, high pressure gas. This hot, high pressure Freon then flows into the condenser which is the large coil that wraps around the outdoor unit. The outdoor fan pulls air through the condenser to transfer the heat out. Notice all the fragile fins. These fins transfer the heat more quickly into the outside air. These fins MUST be kept VERY CLEAN for it to work efficiently! When the Freon leaves the condenser, its temperature is much cooler and has changed from a hot gas to a cool liquid. Next, the Freon goes though some copper lines to the inside portion of the system, the evaporator. This cool, liquid Freon goes into the evaporator coil through a very tiny, narrow hole. On the other side of this hole (or orifice), the liquid's pressure drops. (Picture a spray nozzle on a hairspray can) When it does this, it begins to evaporate back into a gas or vapor. As the Freon changes from a liquid back to a gas, it evaporates, and extracts heat from the air around it. This is where the heat that is in your home gets transferred to the Freon and will soon be carried outside! When the Freon leaves the evaporator, it is a cool, low pressure gas. Connected to the evaporator is a fan that blows air through the evaporator fins. This is the fan that circulates air throughout your home. All of this is taking place inside small fragile copper tubes located inside this evaporator coil. Dehumidification also takes place here, where water is collected and drained out. These drains can get clogged and need regular attention too. It then returns to the compressor to begin its trip all over again. This evaporator coil also has many fragile aluminum fins to help in the transfer of heat with the surrounding air. This portion needs to be very clean as well! This is why clean filters are so important! This heat transfer process continues over and over and over until the room reaches the temperature that you tell it you want at the thermostat. The thermostat senses that the temperature has reached the right setting and turns off the air conditioner. As the room warms up, the thermostat turns the air conditioner back on until the room reaches the temperature. Just like your car, an Air Conditioner is an expensive and complex piece of equipment that you depend on daily and requires regular cleanings and adjustments to maximize its efficiency and longevity. A tune up will cut your Electric Bill and reduce your chances of a big repair! Call us or visit our website for details of our Maintenance Plan! 7 Plum Creek Press 2009 POOL ACCESS KEY CARD AND REC TAG ISSUANCE SCHEDULE The HOA will begin issuing new and/or replacement pool cards and Rec Tags for the 2009 swim season beginning in mid March. Saturday, April 4th – the opening day of the pools - from 10 am to 4 pm at the HOA Manager’s Office at 168B Kirkham Circle Please make note of these dates and times: The cost for a replacement pool card is $25.00, and the replacement cost of a Rec Tag is $10.00. Thursdays of March 12th, 19th, 26th, and April 2nd from 1 pm to 6 pm at the HOA Manager’s office at 168B Kirkham Circle by Allegro Music Saturdays of March 21st and March 28th from 10 am to 4 pm at the HOA Manager’s Office at 168B Kirkham Circle 8 There are no charges to new owners and/or qualified tenants for the initial issuance and assignment of the pool card and/ or Rec Tag. All new tenants and homeowners must have the Pool Waiver Form signed by the owners or property manager before a pool card and/ or Rec Tag can be issued. Remember, anyone in Plum Creek, age 11 and older, who swims at the pools, plays at the basketball courts, or fishes at the lake, must have a Rec Tag. Any questions, call Dave Brown’s office at 512-262-1140. Dave Brown Community Association Manager February 2009 OWN FROM $1235 A MONTH We look forward to helping your friend create a home that’s Built to OrderTM At KB Home, we’re always building great new homes, one home at a time. And we want to make sure you have the chance to pick your new neighbors. Refer your friends and family today. Plum Creek - New homes in Kyle 2 Models & 8 floorplans • Priced from the mid $100’s • 1,326-2,000 sq.ft. • 1-2 story homes • 2-4 bedrooms • 2-2.5 bathrooms • Energy Star Certified For information call our Sales Team at 512-268-0780 $50 Home Depot Gift Card! Current Plum Creek Residents who refer a friend or family member to KB Home will receive a $50 Home Depot Gift Card when that friend closes on their new KB home! Broker Cooperation Welcome. ©2009 KB Home (KBH). *Advertised monthly payment assumes a sales price of $145,950 and includes principal, interest, taxes, insurance and estimated private mortgage insurance premium only; any other fees such as HOA not included. Scenario assumes borrower qualifies for an FHA 30-year fixed rate mortgage loan of $143,306 with an interest rate of 5.5% / 5.609% APR. Also assumes buyer pays down payment of 3.5% of the sales price and pays all applicable closing costs. Scenario assumes the buyer has good credit, sets up a tax & insurance escrow account, and provides full documentation. Rates effective 2/20/2009 and subject to change without notice. This offer subject to underwriting guidelines and is available only for owner-occupied homes; non-owner-occupied homes are subject to additional restrictions and qualifying requirements. This offer is only available through Countrywide KB Home Loans, LLC. However, financing may be obtained through any other lender. Countrywide KB Home Loans, LLC and KB Home are independently responsible for the products and services each company offers. Equal Housing Lender. ©2008 Countrywide KB Home Loans, LLC. Countrywide KB Home Loans, LLC is an operating subsidiary of Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC. All trademarks are the property of Countrywide KB Home Loans, LLC, Countrywide Bank, FSB, Bank of America, N.A., or their respective affiliates and/or subsidiaries. Countrywide and the associated house logo are registered trademarks. Some products may not be available in all states where Countrywide KB Home Loans, LLC operates. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. Gift cards available until 4/30/09 at the KB Home community at Plum Creek. Available while supplies last. Limit 1 per household. Not redeemable/exchangeable for cash. May not be combined with any other offers unless approved by Seller. Subject to terms/conditions stated thereon. See sales agents for details. 888-KB-HOMES kbhome.com 9 Plum Creek Press Fourth Grade Students from Negley Elementary Hope to Make a Difference Fourth grade students at Negley Elementary embarked on a unique field investigation. Their teacher posed a question. She asked them if they believed fourth grade students could possibly have any impact on how others cared for their environment. Initially, the response was no. However, today, they believe they can make a change. As a part of their year-long study of water quality in the Plum Creek Watershed and to prepare for a community-wide park/creek cleanup on Saturday March 7th, students used flags to mark the location of dog ‘poop’ along the trails around the lake. The idea for marking the waste came from the students when they became educated on the impact of pet waste on our water. An in-class presentation from GBRA about water quality caught the attention of Rodriquez’ students, who have become intrigued with the thought of dog waste being a potential non-point source of bacterial pollutants in the watershed. In an attempt to draw the problem of dog waste to the attention of local residents, students marked illegally deposited dog waste in the walking trails of the Plum Creek Subdivision on Thursday, March 5th. The stu- dents flagged 550 piles of pet waste. The marked waste was removed by 45 students and local residents on Saturday, March 7th. Often, people believe that dog waste is not harmful to the environment and see it as fertilizer. However, it is the leading cause of nitrates and E coli bacteria in our creeks, rivers, and drinking supply. Please show these students that their efforts have been noticed and do your part to protect or watershed. Pet waste stations are located in the parks and along the walking trails. 10 February 2009 La Casa dei Bambini Kyle Montessori School 701 Scott Street Kyle,Tx. 78640 512.262.2999 Horticulture ~ Bilingual ~ Music ~ Cooking ~ Creative Arts La Casa dei Bambini is a Montessori-based educational program for children 2 years to kindergarten ~ Certified by the State of Texas ~ Locally owned and operated ~ Located near downtown Kyle ~ Flexible hours of operation Please schedule an appointment to observe the children in an ideal learning environment. Limited space available for 2009 (which extends until July 17th). Applications are being accepted for 2009-10 (school resumes August 17, 2009). Owners Tonico Vanali Chiquie Estrada Parent references available upon request 11 Plum Creek Press Dont’ Miss the Biscuit Brothers at Front Porch Days Tell Your Friends. As a member of the Plum Creek HOA, you and your immediate family are eligible for membership. NEW! Save Time. Save Money. Earn Money. SM 210-945-3300 or 1-800-580-3300 Federally insured by the NCUA. 12 February 2009 The Plum Creek pools open April 4th The Plum Creek HOA pools will open for the 2009 swim season on Saturday, April 4th. As a reminder, please note that the pool remains without lifeguard coverage from April to the first part of June. When lifeguards are not on duty, children younger than 15 years of age must be accompanied by a person aged 17 years or older. All swimmers, 11 years or older, are required to display their Rec Tag when entering the pool facilities. Please do not allow any children to use the pool if they are underage, without a Rec Tag, and not supervised by an adult. Persons found in the pools without proper identification will be asked to leave and not allowed to swim until they are properly documented. When using the pool, you may be asked to provide proof of your Rec Tag and/or pool card. Failure to produce the Rec Tag and/or pool card will result in the person(s) being asked to vacate the pool facilities and may result in the 30 day suspension of one’s rights to use the pool facilities. The bottom line is, it’s the parents and or legal guardian responsibility to abide by the pool rules. In March, new and replacement pool cards and Rec Tags will be issued. Issuance dates will be posted via signage at the entrances and pool facilities and in the HOA newsletter and e-News. The success of a pool season is directly dependent on each of us and our adherence to the rules. Thanks for your support and compliance. Let’s make this swim season the best year yet! D. Scott Brown Plum Creek HOA Pool Committee Chairman 13 Plum Creek Press Plum Creek Press Classified Section Plum Creek Press Classified ads are FREE for residents of Plum Creek. Deadline for submitting your classified ad is the 10th of each month. Homeowners must E-mail their classified ad (30 words or less) each month to [email protected]. They will run for one month. There is no carryover from previous months. We reserve the right to refuse a submission and edit for length. Services PET/HOUSE/PLANT SITTING Retired Teacher, 5 yr Plum Creek resident, available to give quality care to your Pets/ House/Plants, while you are away. No job too small or large. Reasonable rates. Contact Kathleen at [email protected] 512-680-0849 Seeking dedicated, disciplined, and enthusiastic violin students!!! Violin lessons are available for the Spring Semester at Mrs. Giles’ home studio, 592 Scheel. Call: (423) 737-7293 or email: [email protected] for lesson information. Don’t forget Easter and Prom Season is coming. Alterations by Plum Creek Resident. Please contact Nance at 512.300.6191 Stay at home mom has an opening for a 3+ year old beginning in April. Prefer part-time but would consider full-time depending on the hours. For more information call Sauni at 504-3271. Blessed Birth Doula Services! As a birth doula I can give you and your partner informational, physical, and emotional support before, during, and after the birth of your child. I provide relaxation and breathing guidance, positioning, massage, breastfeeding support and much more. Contact Natasha at [email protected] or 779-5080. www.austinbirthdoula.com 14 Over 30 years interior and exterior house painting experience. Contact Ted at 512-618-9410 for a free estimate. Power washing included in most bids Child care in my home. Listed with the state and cpr certified. Prefer children ages 3yrs. and up. It is not too early to sign up for summer months. Call 512-731-2562. Plum Creek reside It’s Spring! Refresh you nest for less than you’d expect! Call The Design Diva at 504-3404 for a complimentary consultation. I eagerly await your call! Victoria Breen How would you like to tap into a revenue stream from your everyday house hold items. You are already doing it, now get paid for it. Come see how every Tuesday¢s and Thursday¢s. Contact Jay at jay. [email protected] For Sale: Buy or Sell AVON. Contact Angie at 670-6786, angelajones37@ yahoo.com or go to my website to order directly: www.youravon.com/ ajones067 Prom Dresses/Formal Wear Seven different prom dresses for sale! Brand New 2007 Valco Baby RAD Stroller In Coal Navy, still in box, never opened! Also Includes: -Bassinet in Aquamarine which was used twice from a previous owner. - A beautifully made silver hood for the RAD that comes down to the bumper bar. You can have the hood stop in the same place it normally does on the original or you can pull it down a few more clicks until the hood about reaches the bumper bar. These, also, have matching seat pad. - brand new Peg Perego car seat adapter - brand new Rain Cover made for the RAD - Includes a bootcover or footmuff to provides your child with warmth and protection from the elements. You can check out the more of a review on http://www.strollerqueen. com/ under pick of the month for January (scroll closer to the bottom of the page). With the bassinet, this fabulous stroller retails for $599… but it can be yours (or someone you know) for only $390. Please e-mail [email protected] for any questions. PURSES/DIAPER BAGS/AND SO MUCH MORE! I’ve cleaned out my closets again, and now offer fantastic designer bags for less than retail just for you.My need for organization is your treasure chest!! These bags are either NEW/slightly used in excellent cond./or used in GREAT condition. Brands include: Michael Kors/Dooney & Bourke/ Louis Vuitton/Alexander McQueen/ Kate Spade/COACH/Petunia Pickle Bottom/JJ COLE/ Lexie Barnes/ and so much more!! Call 512-762-9157 or e-mail angelazta@ yahoo.com to set up a time to come look at this glorious collection! February 2009 At the Fence Bake a Pie For Front Porch Days! If you’ve got the best pie recipe or baking skills in Plum Creek, Kyle, or Hays County, come compete in the Front Porch Days Pie Baking Contest. Simply, drop off your baked pies between 11:00AM and Noon on Sunday, May 3rd at the Plum Creek Community Center. Judging will begin at Noon, and the empty pie plates will be ready for pick-up between 2PM and 4PM. The pies will be sampled, judged, and thoroughly enjoyed! Prizes will be awarded for appearance, taste, and originality. Please label the bottom of your pie dish with your name, address, phone number, and name of pie. Thanks for participating and be sure to thank the Pie Contest Sponsor of Lone Star ENT for their support! Be sure to visit www.frontporchdays.com for more information about all of the upcoming activities. HAPPY BAKING! April 2 — 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Rec Tag Registration April 4 — Pools Open April 9 — 3:30 pm William T. Vollman at the Katherine Ann Porter Center April 11 — 9:30 am Easter Egg Hunt McNaughton Park April 25 — Front Porch Days Annual Community-Wide Garage Sale Plum Creek Community E-mail Addresses In order to connect better with the community, we have created E-mail addresses to meet your needs to get in touch with the people responsible for making our neighborhood such a great place to live. Please feel free to drop us an E-mail. Announcements: [email protected] Plum Creek HOA Manager - Dave Brown: [email protected] Community Center Reservations for Parties: [email protected] Dog Park Committee - Inez Scott: [email protected] Lake Committee -Mike Davis: [email protected] Landscape Committee - Christina Baese: [email protected] Pool Committee - Scott Brown: [email protected] Publicity Committee - [email protected] Plum Creek Press Editor - Pamela Hastings: [email protected] Plum Creek Press Classifieds - Kathleen O’Keefe: [email protected] Plum Creek Press Advertising - Brandee Otto: [email protected] Recreation Committee - Brandee Otto: [email protected] Safety & Monitoring Committee - Jeffrey Morales: [email protected] Social Groups: [email protected] Welcome Committee - Dennis and Mariel Perkins: [email protected] General Plum Creek Developer Information - [email protected] 15 Plum Creek Press Kyle United Methodist 2nd Annual Washers Tournament Front Porch Days in Plum Creek at Fergus Park – Sunday, May 3, 2009 Entry Fees: $30 per team of two Registration: Closes at 12:00 Noon on May 3rd and is limited to 24 teams. Checks are accepted until April 27th. Cash Only Please after April 27th and on event day to allow for quick payment to winners. Rules: Played on 2’x2’ washer boards w/ one, 3” hole. Each team will have 3 washers to toss per round. (Washers will be provided). Only one team can score points per round - one point for being on the board, 3 points if you are leaning over the edge of the cup and 5 points for going into the cup. The first team to 21 points WINS! Visit www.kyleumc.com for the complete set of rules. This will be a double elimination tournament. Prizes: First Place is 35% of entry fees. Second Place is 15% of entry fees. Third Place is a non-monetary prize. Donation to Kyle United Methodist Church is 50% of entry fees. (For example: If 10 teams register, the entry fees will equal $300. KUMC receives a donation of $150. First place wins $105. Second place wins $45). Questions? Please contact Amanda Brown via email at [email protected] or call 512-801-9072. For official rules and regulations, please visit www.kyleumc.com. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KUMC Washers Tournament Registration Form – May 3, 2009 Team Name: _______________________________________________________________ Name of Team Captain: ______________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________ ____ City, State, Zip: ___________________ Phone: ________________________ Email address: _______________________________ Early registration is appreciated. Please submit payment and completed forms to Amanda Brown at 143 Rector, Kyle, TX 78640. 16 February 2009 Plum Creek Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 11, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. at McNaughton Park Activities include an Egg Hunt & Moonwalks. The Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. – So make plans to be there a little early. Age Groups and Sections: 0 - 3 years will be in the pink section 4 - 6 year olds will be in the green section 7 - 9 year olds will be in the orange section 10 & up will be in the yellow section. Please bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. This event is hosted by the Recreation Committee. If you have any questions about the event, please call Brandee Otto at 405-0159. 17 Plum Creek Press 5771 Fergus Don’t miss this beautiful Legacy home in Plum Creek! Amazing living space with upgrades throughout! Some of the features you’ll find here include rounded corners, archways, art niches, Pergo-type flooring, ceramic tile, soaring ceilings and more. The huge master suite is located downstairs and includes a spacious sitting area. You’ll find a garden tub, separate shower, double vanities and walk-in closet in the master bath. The spacious kitchen includes tile counters and backsplash, GE Profile appliances, large pantry, breakfast nook and is open to the living area. The game room upstairs overlooks the downstairs living areas and includes a closet and ceiling fan. Additionally, there are 3 bedrooms upstairs and a Jack-and-Jill type bathroom. Living areas: 3 Dining areas: 2 Bedrooms: 4 Garage spaces : 2 Year built: 2001 Square footage: 2,620 Barbara Gremillion COLDWELL BANKER UNITED, REALTORS 512-775-2904 www.BarbaraGremillion.com 18 February 2009 Kyle Animal Hospital Treating Kyle area pets as family members for the last 10 years Guy G. Mathews, DVM Dan A. Nowland, DVM Sally O. Nowland, DVM Cord Offermann, DVM SMALL ANIMALS-AVIAN-EXOTIC MEDICINE*SURGERY*PREVENTIVE CARE*BOARDING *Major Credit Cards and CareCredit Accepted* **New 12 month payment plans available** Visit our Web site www.Kylevet.com Across from the Plum Creek entrance on Jack C. Hays Trail 100 Hall Professional Center Kyle……………………………….268-5003 19 Plum Creek Press Plum Creek HOA c/o RealManage 12335 Hymeadow Drive, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78750 Toddler Time Every Monday Toddler Time takes place every Monday at 9:30 at the community center/Haupt park. Activities are geared for children 20-36 months old. Moms attend with the children. Feel free to come any week - no RSVP is necessary. If you have questions, call Tamarie at (512) 743-2162. 20 www.plumcreektxhoa.com