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A Publication of the Homeowner’s Association
Volume 6, Number 3
April 2006
www.plumcreektxhoa.com
Plum Creek - Kyle, TX
Annual Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt Set For April 15
By Brandee Otto
The Easter egg hunt will be held Saturday, April 15,
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 must also
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
Some of the local businesses that are partnering
with the Plum Creek Recreation Committee to fund and
conduct this event are: Legacy Homes, DR Horton, Lucky
Cup. A special thanks to The Fellowship at Plum Creek
band for providing the entertainment.
We will be looking for volunteers to help set up the
day of the event. If you are interested in volunteering,
please call Brandee Otto at 405-0159 or via E-mail
[email protected].
Antique Roses in a Kyle, Texas Garden
By Sandra Sigler
Plum Creek Landscape Committee
As I entered the home of my father-in-law, Dr. Bob, I
marveled at his roses. He spent an enormous amount of
time caring for them – trimming, watering, fertilizing, and
spraying for black spot! I thought, “No! Not for me, not
roses! I live a much too busy lifestyle.” However, after
moving to New Braunfels and then to Kyle, I discovered
The Antique Rose Emporium of San Antonio, and my
prejudice changed. Now, my husband and I have sixtyeight ( 68 ) roses nestled in our yard at 395 Haupt, and
I am a strong advocate for antique roses.
Roses, particularly, the older varieties, known as
antique roses, come in many forms. They are known
as the most versatile outdoor garden plant in existence.
You will find a variety of color, varying qualities of
fragrance, and a multitude of sizes as they climb,
ramble, and trail in your garden. Plus, antique roses
require little care. Trim them back February 14, fertilize
three times a year, and marvel at their beauty the rest
of the time! Why can’t all plants be so simple… and so
rewarding?
With size and shape in mind, I am an advocate
not for rose gardens but for gardens with roses in
them. The difference is notable, because while one can
be linear and boring, the other is diverse and dynamic!
Throw in plumbago, esperanza, larkspur, garlic chives,
homestead verbena, and crape myrtles with your roses.
The list of combinations is endless. Gardening becomes
an expression
created by the
mixtures you toss
INSIDE
together. It is both
City Council Notes.. 8
infinite and personal
Local Calendar of
– not to mention, fun!
Events.................. 11
I marvel when
Triathlon Club ....... 16
Ms. Robbi Will,
Classifieds ............. 20
the horticulturist at
The Antique Rose
Emporium of San
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Meet Your Neighbors - The Welchʼs
Name/occupation:
Charlie and Bunny Welch
moved to Plum Creek from
Montrose, Colorado. Charlie
is a retired self employed
business man. His last venture
was an Art Gallery. Bunny is
newly retired from teaching.
Family:
We have a daughter, Ashley,
living in Austin, and a son
Darren living with his wife in the
Washington D.C. area.
How did you choose to live in Plum Creek?
Moving from CO back home to TX after a 19 year
vacation. Wanted to be closer to our older parents, and
our daughter. The Hill Country area was our only option,
and we fell in love with the Legacy model home.
How do you like the neighborhood?
Neighborhood is great. The traditional look and rear
entry garage is important to us. We chose Plum Creek
over Sun City in Georgetown because we felt all the
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young families would keep us
younger.
Do you have a favorite local
restaurant?
The Country Deli is very nice and
has great food. The Donut shop
on Burleson is also pretty special.
We have decided now that we are
retired, no one can tell us what we
can and cannot eat.
Hobbies/Interests?
Bunny likes to read and we both are learning to play golf.
Charlie is switching from Colorado “Catch and release
fly fishing” to Texas Bass fishing. We have played Bridge
for 30 years. Our morning walks are special, and Charlie
likes to play poker.
What is one thing about you that most people would
be surprised to know?
Bunny is Bunny’s real name. Charlie played in the World
Series of Poker at Binion’s Golden Horse Shoe in Las
Vegas in 2004. He didn’t win, but Johnny Chan was at
his first (and last) table.
April 2006
Come Out To The
New Pool Grand
Opening April 1
No Fooling!
Come join your fellow residents in the Grand Opening of the New Pool and community center
located at 450 Haupt. Saturday, April 1, 2006 from 1 - 4 pm. There will be Food/drinks/prizes/
games for all to enjoy.
Come view the new Plum Creek Community Center which is available for use by all members of
the Plum Creek Homeowner’s Association. Please call Real Management at 492-6039 (Crystal
Wyche) or email crystal.wyche@realmanage to reserve it for your next event. A calendar for
scheduling can be found at http://calendar.yahoo.com/plumcreektxhoa .
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March 2006 At The Fence - Good News Travels Fast
A Party With The Stars…
The force was with Joshua on April 1st (his birthday was
the 31st). His Star Wars theme party was out of this
galaxy. Partygoers were surprised by a visit from Darth
Vader (a.k.a. Daddy) and Chewbacca (a.k.a. Elbert).
Friends and family from all over the cosmos came
together to wish him a happy 5th.
Two cool
This month’s Plum Creek Press cover-model (photo
from Easter 2005) Marlee Claes turns two-years old on
April 21, 2006. Friends and family will get together the
weekend before for hot dogs, swimming and assorted
other good times. Parents Sean and Jodie are so proud!
Make room for one more!
Plum Creek Press would like to congratulate our star
advertising rep Brandee Otto (and husband Jason and
daughters Bailee & Emilee) on her great news… she’s
expecting a third baby! Woo-Hoo!
Babysitters, Lawn Care, and Dog Walkers Needed
Plum Creek Press used to have a great listing of dog
walkers and baby sitters in the neighborhood. We’d like
to start that up again. If you are a young adult (under
4
25) in the neighborhood experienced in baby-sitting,
lawn care and/or pet care, and you’d like to provide this
service, please let Plum Creek Press know by e-mailing
[email protected]. We’ll have a short form for you to
fill out (certifications/experience/etc) and we’ll add you to
the list.
Garage Sale anyone?
We all know that Front Porch Days is happening on
May 6-7… but do you know the COMMUNITY WIDE
GARAGE SALE is happening on the 6th as well? Let’s
trade our junk at rock bottom prices!
Please Submit Your News and Volunteer
We remind you that this is your newsletter. Anything
you feel is missing, please let us know and we’ll do our
best to make it happen. We need your help though.
If you have some good news to share, send it to
“At The Fence.” If you would like to be a subject for
“Meet The Neighbor” let us know. If you are a writer or
photographer who would like to volunteer your time to
the Plum Creek Press, please let us know by contacting
Sean Claes at [email protected] or come by our
meetings, the third Monday of each month (next one on
April 17).
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Happy Hour - A Chance To Meet and Greet
Bring your friends and
neighbors and come to a
Community-Wide Happy Hour
sponsored by DR Horton for
ALL residents and friends of
Plum Creek. We have music
by Bruce Fallgren and lots of
good food and drink.
It’s the First Friday of
each month, from
5 PM to 7 PM at the
DR Horton model
homes.
Here are a few photos from
past happy hours...Hope to
see you at the next one!
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Notes from A City Council Member and Neighbor
By David Salazar
It is an exciting time to live in the City of Kyle.
On January 28, 2006, Kyle’s City Council held a
Strategic Planning Workshop to layout goals for the
City and establish a framework for accomplishing those
goals through measurable objectives. What came
out of that Workshop is a planning tool that Citizens,
Council, and City Staff can use to identify and track the
progress of each of the City’s projects from conception
to completion, including summary, scope and task list
/ timeline. Council approved utilization of this planning
tool during the regular City Council meeting on March
6th.
In terms of goals or major categories, the Council
looked at Planning, Economy, Mobility, Safety,
Responsible Government, Quality of Life, and Public
Facilities. Under each of those categories, sets of
objectives were prioritized.
For instance, under the category of Mobility, the City
is in the process of implementing its Transportation Plan
and is looking at Alternative Transportation for the future.
But how does that impact us as citizens of Kyle?
City Staff continues to work on a number of road projects
that will directly impact mobility. The FM1626 Extension
and the Kyle Parkway Railroad Overpass (the first
such overpass in Hays County) are quickly coming to
completion. This project will not only allow residents and
emergency vehicles to travel East-West without having
to wait for the train, but will be a major public safety
improvement for the region. The City, in partnership with
TxDOT, has also commenced widening and construction
on the I-35/Center Street Overpass, in addition to taking
on the responsibility for the reconstruction of both
Kohler’s Crossing and Kyle Crossing (Dry Hole Road).
In the way of Alternative Transportation, projects like a
series of connecting Hike-and-Bike Trails, the addition
of public sidewalks on Sledge Street, and the proposed
FM1626/Kyle Parkway Commuter Rail Stop are in
progress.
But this does not mean that the City is solely
obsessed with road projects. City Staff are hard at work
on important issues like developing alternative water
sources, creating local jobs, attracting retail development
and retaining local businesses, increasing support in the
areas of recreational programs, police, fire and EMS,
making a commitment to safe and healthy families,
increasing our civic involvement, and building our
relationships with surrounding government entities.
On Sunday, April 9th, we will host the Public Open
House and Dedication of the City’s new Administration
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April 2006
Tips For April Days in The Garden
By Christina Baese
Landscape Committee Member
1. Finish planting. It’s time to get the remainder
of your annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses,
summer bulbs, shrubs, and trees in the ground
before the summer heat hits.
2. Fertilize established trees, shrubs, lawns, and
plants. Try Lady Bug 8-2-4, Garrett Juice, Seaweed,
John’s Recipe, Medina Soil Activator, Lady Bug Terra
Tonic, or another great compost tea. With a product
like seaweed or John’s Recipe, you can simply cover
your lawn and gardens
3. Pull or treat weeds before they go to seed.
Although it’s hard work, pulling weeds is the best
method for ridding your garden of the pesky critters.
Another solution is layering newspaper on bare soil,
which invites weeds. Make sure it is well overlapped,
slightly damp, and about four pages thick. Then, just
cover it with an inch of compost and two inches of
cedar mulch. Over time, the newspaper breaks down
and with the compost, improves your soil quality.
4. If you missed it in March, topdress your lawn ASAP.
5. Get mowing! Mow every 5 to 7 days or frequently
enough to only remove 1/3 of the blade. Keep your
zoysia and bermuda lawns at 1.5 to 2 inches high.
Don’t forget to leave the clippings, too!
6. Prune any spring flowering shrubs or trees after
they bloom. Remove any dead plant material or
branches that cross and rub. Prune any remaining
cane by 1/3. As a guideline, prune 1⁄4 inch above a
bud at a 45-degree angle.
7. Water deeply and infrequently. This system
promotes deeper roots and helps conserve water.
Recently, Kyle entered into Stage 2 Drought status,
which means no outdoor watering between 10:00AM
and 7:00PM and no installation of new landscapes.
8. Walk through your garden daily or enjoy your
morning coffee on the patio! Just taking a stroll
through your garden every day can help you find any
rising problems with black spot or bad bugs.
9. Try an experiment and plant some vegetables
or seeds to spruce up the garden or your front
porch. Make it a fun project for the family by
planting sunflower seeds or some catnip for the
family kitty cat. It’s a great time to plant peppers or
tomatoes in pots, too.
With these few simple tips, we can all have lovely
and healthy lawns and gardens. If you have any
questions about your lawn or garden, E-mail us at
[email protected] .
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April 2006
New Feature: Calendar of Local and Regional Events!
Mark your calendars….Here a list of events that are
going on in and around Kyle! (Bold denotes events
happening in Plum Creek)
APRIL
4/1 ~ Plum Creek – Opening of Pools – Party at new
pool. 1-4pm
4/1 ~ Buda – Buda Birthday Bash- Parade – 10:00am
– 10:00 pm
4/8 ~ San Marcos – Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
– 392-6484 – 9:00am – 2:00pm
4/9 – City of Kyle - Grand Opening/Dedication of the
New City Administration Building - 2 – 4:00pm
4/12 ~ City of Kyle - Easter Egg –Stravaganza
4/13 ~ San Marcos – Farmer Fred’s Spring Carnival
– City Park San Marcos – 393-8400
4/15 ~ Plum Creek – Annual Easter Egg Hunt
– McNaughton Park – 11am-2pm
4/16 ~~~ EASTER SUNDAY!!! ~~~
4/22 ~ City of Kyle - National Youth Service Day
4/28 thru 4/30 ~ San Marcos – Central Texas Golf Fest
– 393-5900
4/29 ~ City of Kyle – Kyle Kite Fest
4/29 & 4/30 ~ Buda – Buda Country Fair & Wiener Dog
Races – Buda city park
MAY
5/6 & 5/7 ~ Plum Creek – Front Porch Days – All
around Plum Creek
See Article in newsletter for more information.
5/4 thru 5/6 ~ San Marcos – VIVA! Cinco de Mayo
Celebration
5/6 ~ City of Kyle – Pepsi, Pitch, Hit & Run
5/10 ~ Plum Creek – Shopping for Mother’s Day
– Fergus Park Recreation Center
5:30pm – 9:00pm-Bring the kids and let them help
you shop for mom her in the neighborhood. If you
are interested in having a booth here; please contact
Brandee Otto – 405-0159
5/12 ~ City of Kyle – Movies in the park – City Square
Park Gazebo
5/14 ~~~ MOTHER’S DAY ~~~
JUNE
6/3 ~ Hays Performing Arts Center – Brooke Lowden’s
School of Dance Recital
6/9 ~ City of Kyle – Movies in the park – City Square
Park Gazebo
6/24 ~ Plum Creek – Family Fishing day at the lakes
– More info coming soon!
Bring out the whole family and enjoy a day of fishing
at our lake! More details coming soon! Prizes will
be awarded!
6/18 ~~~ FATHER’S DAY ~~~
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Notes From The Developer
By Peter French
Front Porch Days 2006 to be Best Yet!
Initial planning has begun for this year’s Front Porch
Days Event, to be held May 6 and 7 all over Plum
Creek. Saturday the 6 will be the community-wide
garage sale and there may be other events as well
(possible golf clinics/tournaments, cycle-cross race,
5K run) and Sunday will be the main event with music,
activities, games, vendors, food, and of course the
pie baking contest. This year’s event organizers
are going all out on ways to make sure everyone is
included in the good times, so stay tuned for further
info. To volunteer or participate contact Brandee Otto @
[email protected]. See article on page 24 for
more information.
Transportation Update
The new extension of FM 1626 will be completed
and opened during May. This 3 mile road extension
includes the first rail road overpass in Hays County
and will provide superior access to IH-35 from Plum
Creek. The City of Kyle is finalizing plans of the
expansion of Kohler’s Crossing and it is looking like
Kohler’s will extend out to a new IH-35 frontage road
and will receive its own dedicated southbound IH35 exit. The construction of Kohler’s should take 12
months, but the road will remain operational during that
period. Also coming this summer will be the addition of
a continuous turn-lane from Kohler’s to FM 150 on FM
2770. Plum Creek Development paid for TXDOT to do
this improvement for safety and mobility reasons, and
the asphalt road overlay will be completed during the
summer. Lastly, Dry Hole will also be upgraded during
2006 with a three-lane section extending north from
Kohler’s towards the Home Depot. All in all, every road
that boarders or bisects Plum Creek will be improved
during 2006.
Plum Creek Community Center Feedback Wanted
Have you or your organization used the new community
center? If so, please let us know what you thought and
what suggestions you have to make your next meeting/
event even better – email comments to plumcreekinfo
@austin.rr.com. (please include organization name or
event type)
Neighborhood Safety Tips
From the National Crime Prevention Council
Unfortunately no neighborhood is completely immune
to crime. However, there are steps you can take to help
keep your family and your neighborhood safe.
Know where your children are. Have your children tell
you or ask permission before leaving the house and give
them a time to check in or be home. When possible,
have them leave a phone number of where they will be.
Help children learn important phone numbers. Have
your children practice reciting their home phone number
and address, and your work and cell phone numbers. If
they have trouble memorizing these, write them down
on a card and have them carry it at all times. Tell your
children where you will be and the best way to reach
you.
Set limits on where your children can go in your
neighborhood. Do you want them crossing busy roads?
Playing in homes being built where there are inherent
dangers? Are there certain homes in your neighborhood
that you don’t want your children to go to?
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Get to know your children’s friends. Meet their
parents before letting your children to go to their home
and keep a list of their phone numbers. If you can’t
meet their parents, call and talk to them. Ask what
your children might do at their house and if they will be
supervised.
Choose a safe house in your neighborhood. Pick
a neighbor’s house where your children can go if they
need help. Point out other places they can go for help,
like stores, businesses, and model homes.
Teach children to settle arguments with words, not
fists. Role-play talking out problems, walking away from
fist fights, and what to do when confronted with bullies.
Remind them that taunting and teasing can hurt friends
and make enemies.
Work together with your neighbors. Watch out for
suspicious and unusual behavior in your neighborhood.
Get to know your neighbors and their children so you
can look out for one another.
April 2006
Plum Creek IMpressED - Pizza Classics
By Sean Claes
A few months ago I was in Kyle during the lunch
hour because I had jury duty and I saw that local pizza
slingers Pizza Classics had a lunch buffet. I decided to
pop in.
Now, I moved to Kyle a few years ago and I wasn’t
really impressed with the service I recieved a few times
and the product wasn’t really to my liking... but I heard
they had a new owner (not sure the truth to that...) and
so I decided to give it a chance.
What impressed me right away was how I was
treated. The owner asked me what pizza I wanted and I
asked for a pepperoni/jalapeño (try it.. you’ll love it) and
he made it right away... for the buffet!
There’s a small area where the pizzas are on
display for the buffet, but they had 3 different kinds on
the warmer as well as these fantastic pepperoni rolls
(they were akin to the ones you get at Double Daves
in anyone is familiar..but I liked these better, if that’s
possible).
The buffet ran about $6 and included all you care
to eat and drink. The service was fantastic and the
friendliness is what is going to keep me coming back.
Pizza Classics is at 200 W Center St and they
deliver (268-1979) as well as serve in-store.... I think it’s
about time for lunch... buffet anyone?
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR - THIS COULD BE YOU
OK... this is the Lynch family. They were the “Meet The
Neighbor” subjects for September 2005. Wouldn’t you
like to be a “Meet The Neighbor” subject? Simply E-mail
Sean Claes at [email protected] and he’ll send you
simple questions and you answer them... It’s just that
simple. Waiting for an invitation? Here:
Dear (fill in your name here) I’d love for you to be
featured in our Meet the Neighbor feature!.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
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The Annual Plum Creek Community Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter egg hunt will be held Saturday, April 15, 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 must also 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
Some of the local businesses that are partnering with our Recreation Committee to fund and conduct
this event are:Legacy Homes, DR Horton, and Lucky Cup. A special thanks to The Fellowship at
Plum Creek band for providing the entertainment.
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 via E-mail at [email protected].
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Buda-Kyle Triathlon Club Forming
By Angie Bernal
There’s a new club in town. No official
name has been selected yet, but it’s the
newly formed Buda-Kyle Area Triathlon Club.
Membership is open to all athletes, of any
level of experience – beginners to the highly
experienced – adults and children, we all have
something to offer and to learn.
At the club’s Charter Meeting on Monday,
March 13th they selected an interim Executive
Committee, Board Members and discussed
some organizational fundamentals. There were
approximately 20 people in attendance at this
first meeting.
The founders of the club are Keith & Lisa
Barber and Chuck & Jennifer Moerbe. Keith,
the interim President, has been racing since
1998, is a member of Austin Triathlete’s and
USAT, and will be a USAT Certified Instructor,
as of this summer.
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Some of the goals of this new club will be to
provide organized training, a social atmosphere
for fellow athletes (which will include guest
speakers), coaching clinics, race information
and local event planning.
If you are interested in joining, you are
welcome to attend the next meeting on
Monday, April 10th @ 7:00 PM at the Plum
Creek Community Center. For more information
you can contact one of the following members:
Keith Barber, [email protected]
or
Texas Sage
Chuck Moerbe, [email protected].
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Antonio, shares with me, “Roses
on display are living antiques
from the past. Many of these
roses were popular in the gardens
of early Texans and throughout
the Old World. Unlike replicas of
antique furniture or art, these roses
are actual descendants of plants
from more than 2000 years ago.
Propagated by cuttings from the
mother plant, they spread charm
and enjoyment to the busy gardener
today.”
On Sunday, May 7, the Plum Creek
Landscape Committee welcomes
Ms. Will and The Antique Rose
Emporium to Plum Creek. She
will spread her vast knowledge as
she presents “Falling in Love with
Antique Roses” at the Plum Creek
Community Center at Fergus and
Haupt from 2:00 to 3:30pm. Ask
her all sorts of questions as she
informs us about antique roses in
the Kyle, Texas garden. Ask her,
“What is a repeat bloomer? What
Rose Emporium. (With Mother’s Day
on May 14th, who could think of a
better gift for that special lady?)
is a rose rustler? What about roses
in containers?” Trust us, she can
answer just about anything!
In coordination with Front Porch
Days, we offer you an hour and a
half presentation on antique roses.
We will serve lemonade, iced tea,
and cookies and have loads of
information for you to take home.
Kids will have the chance to plant
sunflower seeds. Plus, after the
presentation, you will have the
opportunity to purchase antique
roses from Ms. Will and The Antique
So come and listen from 2:00 to 3:
30pm and take a rose home with
you. The Plum Creek Landscape
Committee has The Antique Rose
Emporium Catalogs available to take
pre-sale orders. Just E-mail plum
[email protected] or
contact Inez Scott at 512-922-0736,
Cale or Christina Baese at 512449-6825, or Jerry or Sandra Sigler
at 512-405-0187. You can check
out www.weareroses.com for more
information about antique roses or Email [email protected]
om with questions about the event.
See you Sunday, May 7 at
2:00pm for an afternoon of roses.
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Spring Has Sprung and Rains Have Come - Yard of the Month
By Inez Scott
Now is the time to start preparing our flower beds,
mulching, pulling weeds, mowing the lawns, trimming
the shrubs, pruning our plants in preparation for winning
the YARD OF THE MONTH AWARD. Yes, it’s that
time of the year and starting in April, your friendly PC
Landscape Committee members will be scouring the
neighborhood looking for yards in contention for the
award. You, too, may make nominations for the YOM
award by sending an E-mail to plumcreeklandscaping@
yahoo.com by the 14th of the month. Then on the 15th
judging will take place, and awards will be made on the
first of the month.
July 2005 Yard of the
Month - 295 Hutton
For our new neighbors, to be eligible for an award, you
must be in good standing by being up-to-date with your
Homeowners Association (HOA) dues and assessment
payment and in compliance with the (HOA) guidelines
for care and maintenance of your lawn. Your plants,
shrubs, turf, and trees must be approved for use in Plum
Creek. Sadly, last year, one yard that was in the running
for Yard of the Month had a large patch of grass that had
been allowed to spread and grow that is not approved
for PC lawns. Some of this comes up voluntarily;
however, it should not be allowed to spread. Also, there
are some shrubs that are not authorized, such as Red
Tip Photinias, which are being planted. These are also
prohibited. Yes, there are some that have been allowed
to remain in some of the yards of the first homes built
in Plum Creek. Those were planted by the builders and
before the list of approved plants, shrubs, and trees had
been prepared. Those have been “grandfathered.” At
such time as these shrubs die, they may not be replaced
with the “Red Tip”.
As a caution, our rain hasn’t been sufficient to lift our
voluntary watering guidelines. Please, let’s do our part
to insure we conserve and use our water efficiently.
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April 2006
Neighborhood Social Groups
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By Brandee Otto
On Wednesday, March 8, Plum Creek had an open house at the
center for neighbors to give input about forming social groups. Quite
a few nice neighbors showed and signed up for groups. Probably
Bunco and Poker were the most popular, and dinner groups and
golf were interests for several residents. Many young mothers were
interested in creating a baby-sitting co-op. We still would like to hear
from neighbors who couldn’t make it that night. Bridge & old cars
are still possibilities.
Charlie Welch has volunteered to head up the Poker group and
will be getting a poker party together in April at the center he will
contact the neighbors who expressed an interest. Hopefully we
can have 10-20 players, and play some two (or more) table Texas
Hold’em tournaments. More to follow about this.
If you would like to get Bunco, Dinner groups, or a babysitting co-op organized, your help would be greatly appreciated!
Please contact Brandee Otto at 405-0159 or
[email protected] if you have an interest in being involved
in a social group, or would help start a group. Thanks, neighbors.
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Building. Like many of our events, it will be family-friendly
and everyone is invited. The first council meeting in the
new building will be on April 18th.
There are also plans to convene a Workshop to
prioritize projects and goals for the coming 2007 Fiscal
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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 third Monday of each month. Submitting is simple. Homeowners may E-mail a classified
ad to us at [email protected]. Classified ads may be edited for space and run for one
month. You must submit your ad by the third Monday of each month. There is no carryover from previous
Child Care
Please cal Sherry @ 262-7389
would take a good cleaning. 512-791-4216
Baby-sitter: Hi, my name is BriAnna, I go to Barton Middle
School, and as any other (female) teenager would, I would
like a babysitting job. Any other person would usually say 5,
6, or 7 dollars an hour, but, to me, as long as I get anything at
all I am satisfied. I am absolutely in LOVE with kids. I have a
certificate in CPR and childcare, and am more than capable
of cleaning, cooking, ect.. My phone number is (512)-7874660.
Stay at home mom available to baby-sit part time in my
home. Call Kelly at 449-8100.
Baby essentials! Natural wood crib, converts to toddler
bed, paid $500, sell for $125. Natural wood changing table,
$35. Graco 3-speed baby swing, $25. Graco duo-glide 2child stroller, $30. All in great cond. Call 449-8990 or email
[email protected].
Baby-sitter: I am a 15 year old that just moved here from
Leander and I love to baby-sit. I am CPR certified and I have
2 younger brothers and 2 younger sisters which means I am
very experienced. Call Katelyn if you would like a helping
hand I am available evenings and weekends. 657-6688
references available.
Stay at home mom now has openings to watch children ages
6 months –9 years old in my home. I am reliable, responsible
and I will make your child feel at home. I can watch them
Monday – Friday 7am – 6pm and 9pm – 11pm. Saturday
10am – 11pm. Snacks and meals are provided. Call
Candice at 262-7763
After School/Summer Tutoring Available in Plum Creek !!!!
I am a certified teacher and resident of Plum Creek, and I
am available to tutor your child after school and during the
summer months. Certification areas: Elementary Education,
Special Education (all grades), ESL, and I have a master’s
degree in Educational Psychology. $20 and hour. Please
call Caroline at (512) 417 – 8537 for questions and to discuss
available times.
Stay at home mom with lots of love and attention, available
to baby-sit part or full time in my Plum Creek home or yours.
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Childcare: I am available to care for your precious children
in the evening and during the night in my home. I am in
the process of registering my home with Texas Department
of Family and Protective Services. If you are looking for a
loving-responsible and reliable person to leave your children
with, please consider me. Please call me (Sanie) with your
requirements and we can discuss compensation at 215-4399.
Stay at home mom of 3 year old available to take care of your
little ones. Plum Creek resident 665-3896.
Mother’s Day Out: Now enrolling for Fall 2005 Ministry of
First Baptist Church Kyle - Tuesday & Thursday, ages 18
mon – 5 yr – 268-3511 for info.
BABYSITTING/ANGEL CARE ~ I look forward to caring
for your little one full-time or part-time. Have errands to
run or just need a Parents day out. Give me a call: 512215-4270 Esther Tocco I will welcome your little Angel
into my home.
1994 infinity J30 mileage is 144500 black with leather tan
interior. Runs really well and very reliable. Great for first
car. 6 Cylinder Gasoline. Four Door. 4 Speed Automatic with
Electronic Driver Air Bag; Anti-Lock Brakes; Air Conditioning;
Alloy Wheels; Cruise Control; Rear Window Defroster;
Auto Climate Control, Power Seats; Power Door Locks;
Power Mirrors; Power Windows; Power Steering; Sunroof/
Moonroof; Tinted Glass; Tilt Wheel; /FM Stereo + CD Player,
Remote Fuel Door. Interior in fair condition. This is a as is
purchase. $3000 or Best Offer. Please call 512.791.4216
Adorable Dwarf Hamsters 4sale 7wks old. $5 (512)2627222 ask for Jade.
TV cabinet white country style in good condition. $35 512791-4216
PROFORM Treadmill 995SEL for Sale: features a powerful
2.75 HP Treadmill Duty/1.75 CHP Continuous-Duty Motor
built for a smooth, yet silent run. Your Personal TrainerT
control panel displays speed, minute-per-mile pace, distance,
calories burned and more. Also includes a set of 2-lb.
hand weights for upper-body toning. And don’t forget about
built-in iFITR compatibility. The PROFORM 995 SEL uses
revolutionary iFITR technology to run exciting workouts from
videos, CDs and even the Internet. So your workouts will
always be fun and challenging. I bought this 2 years ago for
$1000. Like Brand NEW, hardly used!! Selling price $600.
Call Dipti @ 512-736-0430.
Lawn mover - Murray Brand. Currently not working $25. Just
Five drawer Ashley dresser chest 4’ 6” high, 2’ 11”
For Sale
Red oversize chair and ottoman. Two great pieces that
need reupolstering. $30 each. Call Jennifer at 449-8030 or
[email protected].
April 2006
wide,1’4” deep $150.00.
Two drawer Ashley night stand 2’ high 2’ 2” wide 1’ 4”
deep $100. Broyn desk with hutch (2 shelve and a light)
6’3” high 3’4” wide 1’ 6” deep with matching chair Total
$450.00. Call 449-6510 if interested. If purchase you
will need your own mover from a second floor to your
transportation.
WHITE KENMORE 22cu ft SIDE BY SIDE
REFRIDERATOR/FREEZER.PERFECT
CONDITION!ASKING $400obo.CALL JEFF AT 512-5043419.
DESK FOR SALE: metal “tanker” desk for sale. must see! In
GOOD condition! $250. call Jana @ 512-350-7112
POTTERY BARN FURNITURE Full size leather and wood
headboard, $250. Full size bed includes mattress, box, and
frame $185. 2 “Julia” bedside tables, mahogany color $50
each. Nautica bedding set includes full size quilt, bedskirt,
flat and fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases, 2 shams, decorative
throw pillow $185. All pieces gently used. Best offer. Please
call Jennifer 449-8030 or email [email protected]
om for info or pictures.
AMD XP 2800+ Computer. 512MB of RAM, 15” Monitor,
DVD/CD Dual Layer Burner, Removable Drive Bays. 20GB
Hard Drive. NVidia Graphics, XP Professional and Office
2003 with MS Access Database. 3 speaker sound system.
Complete working system and in great shape. $450 Please
call Bob at 512-879-1914
Truck for Sale: 2003 Chevrolet S-10 extended cab, 3 door,
Color - Red, bed liner, trailor hitch, approx. 25,500 miles.
Take over payments with approved credit, or $13,7500.00,
call between 8am to 5 pm at 512-750-2703 to schedule an
appointment to see truck.
Tent Trailer - A/C, Frig, Brake Kit - $6500. Dan Gold,
[email protected], 512-586-5965
Two End tables (26” x 26” 23”H) and a coffee table (50” L
x 30”W x 16”H). In perfect condition, light oak, with detail
design on corners. If interested e-mail [email protected]
for pictures. $200
Like New Dining Table: Tile top w/ 4 chairs, hunter green /
oak $450. OBO, 405-0888 m-f, 6-9p
transmission. New tires, bed liner, dual exhaust, dual fuel
tanks, Tow Pkg. Vehicle is in very good condition in & out,
and mechanically. Excellent vehicle for student. Call 7965618 or e-mail: [email protected]
students of any age with English/journalism/creative writing
assignments, lessons, and projects of all sorts. Available
M/W/F evenings and weekends. $25/hour. Briana 268-6468
or [email protected].
1999 4-door, 2-WD Mazda B4000 SE Cab Plus, pickup
(94M miles) is for sale. This is a one-owner vehicle,
which has been maintained according to manufacturer’s
specifications. Equipment: AC, power steering, windows,
door locks, seats; tilt wheel, cruise control, AM/FM stereo,
cassette, single compact disk, dual front air bags, sliding
rear window, bed liner & cover. Kelly Blue Book Private
Party Report: $6310 firm, as is. Call William (449-8200,
cell 470-0203, fax 449-8199).
IS YOUR HOME SAFE FOR YOUR CHILDREN? Many
home and personal care products we use on a daily basis
have hidden toxins that can be harmful. Create a healthy
home today and keep your kids safe! Save money with
products that cost LESS than name brands. Call Tammi
at 268-6059 or e-mail [email protected] for more
information.
Beautiful Black TV Armoire for sale in perfect condition.
$350 OBO email [email protected] for a picture or call
417-8537.
Ultimate Bowflex: Want to keep that New Year’s
resolution? I have an Ultimate Bowflex for sale (includes
leg extension and squat options) I paid $2500 3 year ago
and am asking $1000.00 OBO. Call Michelle today at 512504-3027.
Pool Table: Beautiful 3 piece 8 foot Italian Slate pool table
with leather pockets and accessories. Asking $1200 OBO.
Call Michelle today at 512-504-3027
Services
Computer Service! Do you need help fixing your Mac or
PC computer? I am a certified computer support technician
and can help you with most of your computer problems.
I can also install any software or new equipment for you.
Reasonable rates per hour. Resident of Plum Creek. Call
Karell at 405-0278.
Painting: Over 30 years experience in Commercial and
Residential interior and exterior painting. No job to small.
Call Ted for a free estimate at 618-9410.
Sell Your House FA$T No Equity - No Problem Any
Situation - Any Condition We have CA$H. 405-0021
CRAFTSMAN 21-inch lawnmower 6.0 Briggs and Stratton.
4 yrs old, very good condition push mower clean and runs
great – just tuned up! $75. 449-8191
PILATE’S * An exercise regimen that uses stretching and
machines. * Emphasizing flexibility and overall strength. *
Private lessons available * Group lessons available
Offered by: Beverly McLaughlin Certified Instructor *6 years
experience
Call: 951-858-4598 cell or 512-268-8655 home
1995 Ford F-150 pick-up. V-6, 4.3, std 5 speed
ENGLISH TUTOR! Local journalist available to assist
Changing phone service? Adding an additional line? Need
phone repairs? Want to network your home? Why pay up
to $90 an hour? Experienced phone technician and Plum
Creek resident for less than half the price! $40/hour. Ask for
Case - 268-6468 or [email protected].
Home made cakes, breads and cookies. Call to place
your order; 449-6426.
Fast, efficient home repair work. Experienced carpenter
with references. FREE estimates. Call 512-632-5693. All
work is fully guaranteed.
Please help yourself and your family by ridding your home
of deadly toxins and chemicals! This is not a gimmick!!!
This well-known product line that includes cleaning
products, home and beauty products, dieting products, and
more is of no more cost to you than your grocer’s brands,
yet 100% safe for children and pets! Please call or e-mail
Briana now @ 268-6468 or [email protected]
Yoga: Ongoing yoga classes in the new Plum Creek
community center. 7:00-8:15 Tue & Thurs evenings. $50
monthly or $10 walk-ins. For more information call Barbara
405-3333. Namaste.
Fit at Home: Back to School Special! Meet your fitness
goals this fall with great in-home personal training from
Certified Fitness Professional and Plum Creek resident.
Individualized exercise and nutritional game plans. Lose
weight, tone muscle, gain endurance; strengthen body and
self-esteem. Call Corey today and get 25% off your first
session! Phone: 762-2017 Email: ucanbfitathome@hotm
ail.com
Photography!!! Senior picture season is approaching!
Plum Creek photographer specializing in outdoor and
on location photo sessions available to photograph your
student! Portfolio also includes engagement, wedding,
family, anniversary photos and more! Briana 268-6468 or
Quality and
Affordable
Lawn Care
• Townhouses $25.00
• Houses $ 35.00
Includes Mow, Weedeat,
Edge & Spring/Fall Fertilize
Call today to schedule an appointment
698-1744
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[email protected].
Specializing in Credit Consulting and Repair: Are you
one of the many Americans with damaging information on
your personal credit reports? Call me for a FREE INITIAL
CONSULTATION at 512-266-5711 or 512-771-4838 or you
can e-mail me at [email protected]. I am a
resident of Plum
Lawncare: I live in Plum Creek and share your commitment
to maintaining the beauty of the subdivision. I do excellent
work at very reasonable rates. I can design and build your
flowerbeds. I am independent, dependable, and have years
of experience. I can mow, trim, edge & do many other
types of landscape work. FREE estimates & consulting in
landscape design. I have several Plum Creek customers,
so refs are available. All work 100% guaranteed. 293-3001,
449-6767. [email protected]
Lawn-Boys, Plus! Lawncare, Landscaping, Trash Pickup, Trailer Rental, Pond Design and Building, all around
maintenance. All prices are competitive. Call for FREE
estimate. Brad Brown, (512) 557-5768
DRISKELL LYNCH DESIGNS
Murals and Faux Finishes.. because deep down, every
home wants to be unique! Customize your home with a
handpainted mural. Have an idea in mind... Great! If not,
I’ll work with you to come up with a one-of-a-kind design.
Textured walls - No Problem!! Contact Courtney Lynch
@ 627-8322 or Email [email protected] to see
samples of my work.
Plum Creek High School Student will mow, edge, weed eat,
and clean-up your lawn. Call Ben at 512-644-3156 for
your free estimate and to schedule his services.
or HOA has problems, owner maintenance contact, exterior
up-keep). I also do yard service $25- $35 (depending on
size), trim, edge, mow, and blow. Hedge trimming $20
- $40 depending on amount of hedges. General home
maintenance $15/ hour or bid rate. Please give me a call
with needs or questions, Matt (512) 636-8355.
GET READY FOR THE TAKS TEST! Is your 3rd, 4th, or
5th grader anxious about the TAKS test or just need a little
extra help with math or reading? I am a resident of Plum
Creek and I am available to tutor your child after school
in my home or yours. I can provide a quiet atmosphere.
Certification areas: Early Childhood and Elementary
Education with masters degree in Curriculum and
Instruction. $20 an hour. Please call Marlayna @ 512-6652525 for questions and to discuss available times.
CARPET CLEANING
Want your carpet professionally cleaned in time for the
holidays? Call All Star Carpet Care. We have a truckmounted cleaning system, reasonable rates, and 24-hour
emergency service. Contact Jay Guerra @ 512-796-7236 or
email [email protected].
Free Walt Disney World and Disneyland vacation
planning/coaching from an industry pro. and a Plum Creek
Neighbor. Call the Gentrys at 512-405-3353 as soon as you
get the itch. Let us keep you from going goofy!
PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR THE TAKS!!! $20 an
hour. I am a certified teacher and resident of Plum
Creek. Certification areas: Elementary Education, Special
Education (all grades), ESL, and a master’s degree in
Educational Psychology. Call Caroline at (512) 417-8537 for
more information.
ALTERATIONS Call Faye 563-3688
CPR & First Aid classes now available! We will come
to YOUR location with 6 or more participants. Our services
are available for Employees of Child Care Facilities, Chur
ches, Businesses, Non-profit organizations and especially
for PARENTS & Babysitters! Other training available
includes AED usage, Emergency Oxygen, and Bloodborne
Pathogens handling. For additional details or to schedule a
class please call Breath of Life at (512) 468-6658 or email to
[email protected]. Loren and Mistie Poor, Owners.
Home & Lawn Maintenance: As a Plum Creek resident I
would like to help you take car of your home needs. Rental
property maintenance (walk thrus, contact person if renter
Body & Soul Awakening Presents: FREE 1⁄2 Hour
Massage; Upgrade To 1 Hour For $30. Please call (512)
762-4686 for an appointment. Website: www.kylemassag
Dog Mania Services I will take excellent care of your pet at
any time you’re in need. The families of Plum Creek have
been very pleased with my services for the past 5 years.
My fees are reasonable: Pet Sitting - $15/day & Dog
Grooming - $12. When your pets’ in need, call me.
Brandon Higgins 449-5317.
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First time clients only. No cash value. Please present ad at
time of appointment.
MURAL ARTIST : Kay Hughes Experience nature in your
home with a garden or landscape mural. I specialize in
interior and exterior murals, large to small canvas floor
cloths and wall hangings. Floor cloths seem to be quite
the fashion these days and can be custom made to your
style. They are very durable and easy to clean. http:
//www.knottgarden.com/ 512.573.8044
Private yoga instruction in your home. Plum Creek
residents only $40. an hour. Call Barbara 405-3333
Lost & Found
Found: Found gold and silver hoop earring in Fergus park.
Contact Brenda at 449-8008.
Found: Girls bike found in Fergus Park. Please call 4496189 to identify.
Products
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of online communications and a company called VMDIRECT
now commands superior video products that are taking the
world by storm. This is your invitation to join forces to profit
from VMDIRECT’S new technology and turn the tide of
change into personal wealth. Television over-came radio just
as video e-mail will overcome text e-mail as the favored way
of communication. Visit the following website for complete
details: www.InternetVideoWealth.com or call us for more
information. Don or Margaret Trammell 512/405-0024.
Do you love CANDLES? Call me to order some for the
new seasons. What better way to start that Spring cleaning
that to have your home smell fresh and clean? Great gift
ideas for Easter, Mother’s Day or just to show you care!
Host a party and earn FREE candles! Order some to
have in your home, or give as gifts! Don’t delay, call me
today. Brandee 405-0159 or order from my website at
www.mygccandle.com/brandeeotto
Love to eat? Love to get things FREE? Love hanging
out with family and friends? Then you’ll LOVE THE
PAMPERED CHEF! Kitchen Shows, Catalog Shows, Bridal
April 2006
Showers, Fundraisers! Need a few extra $$$, become a
Pampered Chef Consultant for part-time, full-time or for a
short time! 762-9157 [email protected]
Arbonne International: Pure Swiss Skin Care * Color
* Nutritional * Aromatherapy Botanically- based and
formulated without dyes, chemical fragrances, animal
products or by-products. Nutritional and weight loss
products contain no artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors.
Samples available on select products. www.allnaturalyouth.
myarbonne.com or e-mail at [email protected]
Do you want to decorate your home for free? Need gift
ideas? Let me help. Home Interiors consultant and Plum
Creek resident. Please call Melinda at 297-3614
Stayin’ Home and Lovin’ it! Discover how you can work
from home and build your own successful business. No
Selling, No Cold Calls, NOT MLM. Our company is in good
standing with the BBB. Call Tammi at 268-6059 or e-mail
[email protected] for more information today!
Avon! Now in Plum Creek! Contact Courtney at 627-8322
or email [email protected] for a free book! Get all
the wonderful Avon and Mark products from a fellow Plum
Creek resident. Call today!
Mary Kay Consultant & Plum Creek resident. Please let
me help you with your Mary Kay needs. E-mail Susan at
[email protected] or me at 449-6034.
Sign up at www.youngliving.org/cherries as a Preferred
Customer, place an initial 50 purchase volume auto ship
order, and receive a 1 hour table massage FREE. If you
need help signing up or placing your order please email me
at [email protected] and we will setup a
telephone conference.
Mary Kay Consultant here in Plum Creek to ser you with all
your Mary Kay Beauty needs. Call Patt @ 796-5618 or email at [email protected]
Need Avon? I can help! Featuring the ANEW skin-care
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Mary Kay Need Mary Kay or gift ideas for your special
someone? Contact me for your beauty and skin care
needs! Gift packages and certificates available. Start
your shopping for Valentines, Birthday, Mother’s Day,
etc. Located in Plum Creek. Visit my website for product
information at www.marykay.com/tluna. Contact me for a
brochure or to place an order. Teresa Luna @ 512-6360101 or by email at [email protected]
Rental/ Lease:
Room for Rent: Share my 4 bedroom Plum Creek home
w/ me. Furnished room w/ semi-private bath. Shared
kitchen, dining, living & laundry room. No Smoking inside.
$350.00/mo + 1⁄2 utilities. Call 796-5618 for more info if
interested.
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: in Plum Creek Square
approx. 750 sq ft. take over lease - 5 months left. Then,
if interested may sign a new lease. $1000 a month. call
Nathan @ 512-689-6248.
Wanted
Looking for qualified subcontractor for drywall & painting.
All work is in central austin. Please email homeimprovement
@hotmail.com or call Wade @ 698-5099
Handyman and light construction help needed. Must
have reliable transportation and tools, most work is in
central Austin. Pay will match skills & experience. Please
email [email protected] or call Wade @
698-5099
Wanted: Babysitter for 2 year-old. Occasional nights and
weekends. Neal (512) 577-8889.
Playgroups: 18 month old twin girls need playmates/
playgroups. Weekdays or weekends as parental schedules
allow. Call Betsy at: 512 504 3378
Wanted to Buy: Interested in purchasing your old costume/
vintage jewelry. Call 796-5618 if you have any you’d like to
get rid of, or e-mail: [email protected]
Find a Treasure and Save a Fortune at CHILDREN’S
ORCHARD. We buy and sell children’s clothing, toys
and equipment such as cribs, swings, pack-n-plays,
etc. We pay cash and store credit 25% over our cash offer.
We buy all seasons of clothing all year! We are located in
the corner at the HEB shopping center off of Manchaca &
Slaughter. Call 291-5359 for more information. “It’s Better
Than a Sale. It’s Resale.”
Kid?s closets overflowing with clothes? Need extra
money to buy new ones? Not getting enough money for
them at the resale store? Let me sell them for you! If
you have New with Tags or gently worn kids clothes by
Gymboree, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Hilfiger, Polo, Baby LuLu,
Hanna Andersson, or any other boutique item I will sell
them for you. I will take care of it all from packing the item
for shipment to paying you when your item sells*. Call me
today at 262-7211 and I will come to you and pick up your
items and list them for sale right away. *Minimal listing fees
and commission paid per item!
FREE
Are you a scout leader or teacher looking for supplies for a
children’s craft project? If so, I have 220 baby food jars
to donate to you that can be used for a variety of projects.
Then make great snow globes or can be decorated as
mini candy jars, votive candleholders, etc.—you can find
many ideas on the internet for recycling them. They can
also be used for storage for odds and ends in your garage,
kitchen, etc. If you are interested, please contact me at
[email protected]
Business Opportunities
Area Real Estate Millionaire Seeking Serious People to
Train and Mentor Hands-on, Hand-holding Training. Use my
Cash/Contacts Split the Profits! (Limited seating) (800) 5703231 x1029 Recorded message - leave contact info.
Notice about upcoming events:
Pool Opens : April 1st, Grand opening party see article
for more details.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Plum Creek: Mark your
calanders now, we will be having our annual Easter Egg
hunt on Saturday April 15th. More details to follow in the
next newsletter. If you are interested in helping us out,
please call Brandee Otto at 405-0159.
YARD SALE TO BENEFIT THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA
SOCIETY April 29, 10am-5pm - 5502 Hartson Proceeds
from ALL sales will benefit the LLS through Team in
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Front Porch Days Coming Soon!
By Brandee Otto
This year Front Porch Days will be held on Saturday
May 6th, & Sunday May 7th. For those of you that are
new to our neighborhood let me explain this to you.
On Saturday we have a community wide garage sale.
So, start going through you closets and garage and get
ride of those things that you have been storing since you
moved in.
On Sunday afternoon is a day of fun! We will
have pie baking contest, entertainment, jump castles,
moonwalks, petting zoos, food and fun! We are really
trying to expand this a little more this year and more
details will come soon. If you are interested in providing
some entertainment for the community, please contact
me.
One thing that we are trying to do is to put together
a golf tournament on Saturday afternoon (after
the garage sale) for anyone that in interested. The
tournament would be a 4-person scramble, and it would
take place at Plum Creek Golf course. We are still
working out some details on this, but I need to find out
how many teams would be interested in participating.
The cost per team is still being worked on but I will
let you know on the high end it would be $300.00 per
team and we must have at least 12 teams to have the
tournament. The team fee would go towards, golf,
prizes and food/beverages. If you are interested in
getting a team together for this event, please contact
me.
If we don’t do a golf tournament, another option that
Plum Creek Golf course has offered is a free Golf Clinic,
on Saturday afternoon.
I need to find out which event you would most like to
have. Please call me and let me know.
Contact: Brandee Otto @ [email protected] or
405-0159
Plum Creek HOA
c/o RealManage
12335 Hymeadow Drive, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78750
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