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A Publication of the Homeowner’s Association
Volume 6, Number 2
March 2006
www.plumcreektxhoa.com
Plum Creek - Kyle, TX
Fish, Walk, Enjoy - The Plum Creek Lake
By Mike Davis
The residents of Plum Creek have a tremendous asset
offering great family fun. The ponds or lakes offer a
unique place to enjoy an outdoor experience for the
entire family. Many people enjoy walks on the hiking
trails that wind around the perimeter of the lakes. The
lakes are for the exclusive use of Plum Creek residents
and offer the opportunity to fish quality waters virtually in
our backyard. Numerous species of birds including wild
ducks, and egrets are commonly seen, as well as deer,
rabbits and other animals.
Plum Creek is growing and management of
community areas such as our pools, Dog Park, and the
lakes is crucial to preserve these assets for our residents.
The lakes are an important part of our community and
many residents are concerned with the increased use
of the facility by non-residents. To this end several Plum
Creek residents under the Homeowners Association
(HOA) have organized to ensure that the lake assets will
remain a functional and enjoyable environment for the
Plum Creek Community. A primary concern is the use
of the lakes for fishing, the littering of the lakeshore, and
removal of large numbers of fish by non-residents. New
signage coupled with enforcement efforts by the HOA
and Texas Parks and Wildlife wardens to eliminate fishing
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Maxim Pope with a “big un” from the lake at Plum Creek
in the lakes by non-residents will soon be in effect. The
goal of this effort is to preserve the lakes as an ongoing
asset that offers an enjoyable family outdoor experience,
Subdivision Social Groups - From Cards to Carbs
By Recreation Committee
Are you interested in Golf, Cars, Bridge
group, or a Dinner group? We are looking to start a
few clubs/groups in the neighborhood. This is a great
way to meet some of your neighbors that have the same
interest as you.
Last month we placed this ad in the classified
section of the newsletter and we got a really good
response from everyone. We decided to place an article
this month giving out a little more information and to
hopefully get even more of a response from you!
What better way to get to know your neighbors
that to have a little friendly competition / interaction with
them!
Looking for people interested in activities with
other Plum Creek residents, here are some of the groups
that we have interest in so far:
Bunko
Dinner
Golf
Poker
Bridge
There will be an open house and sign up sheet at the
new center by the pool on Fergus on Wednesday, March
8. The times will be 10am to noon and 4pm to 8pm.
Come up and have a soda and talk about what groups
you are interested in. If you can not make it, but you are
interested in being
a part of a group
mentioned here or
INSIDE
have an idea for a
HOA Street Tree
new group, please
Assessment News.... 4
contact Brandee
Plum Creek
Otto at 405-0159 or
Committee Page ... 14
Brandeelotto
Free Neighborhood
@yahoo.com
Classifieds ............. 20
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HOA Special Assessment and the Value of Plum Creekʼs Street Trees
By Plum Creek HOA
In light of the HOAʼs recent decision
to collect a $20.00 per household
special assessment for the purpose
of replacing dead street trees, I
would like to offer the following
background on the overall value and
importance of our neighborhoodʼs
trees. To begin, the ranch that is
now being developed into the Plum
Creek community was historically
used for cotton farming and cattle
and goat grazing. The lack of native
tree cover was a benefit to the
farmer and rancher who needed flat
open land with which to work. For
the homeowner however, the lack
of trees is a substantial detraction
to the aesthetic and functional value
of a community. Tree-lined streets
are much more than an aesthetic
accent used by the developer to
differentiate this neighborhood
from that neighborhood. The
value of these trees as community
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infrastructure is an undersold and
misunderstood asset that deserves
our shared attention.
The Plum Creek development is
the largest suburban reforestation
project in Hays County. A minimum
of four trees are to be planted on
each lot within Plum Creek, and
some corner lots may have as many
as seven trees. Plum Creek has an
average density of four homes per
acre when excluding open space - 4
homes * 4 trees each = 16 new trees
per acre, or 4 trees * 1,200 occupied
lots = 4,800 new trees planted within
Plum Creek since home construction
began in 1999. These trees provide
a tremendous value to each of us
everyday.
There is an extensive amount of
data available about what these
trees do for our community and
our environment. Some residents
have questioned whether tree
replacement constitutes a “general
benefit” to the association and the
HOA Board has no question that
it does. For the record, the HOAʼs
attorney has verified the legality
of this special assessment. The
street trees and yard trees that
have been planted through-out
Plum Creek save every homeowner
money every month while improving
our quality of life. These trees
reduce home cooling costs by
providing shade. They cool the
ambient air temperature through
evapotranspiration and by providing
shade to the sidewalks and streets
which absorb sunlight and continue
to radiate heat during the night. The
EPA estimates this cooling effect
can reduce air temps by as much
as 9 degrees and can reduce
home cooling costs by as much
as 25%. Trees reduce storm water
runoff, store carbon and improve
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air quality by releasing oxygen and
filtering the air. Additionally, trees
make walking in Plum Creek cooler
and safer by creating a physical
barrier between pedestrians and
cars. I would encourage people to
visit the EPAʼs heat island resource
page http://www.epa.gov/heatisland/
index.html and the American Forests
website @ www.americanforests.org/
for additional information about the
many benefits of trees. The following
link is another excellent resource for
understanding the value of urban
trees. www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/uf/
techguide/values.htm.
Street trees are part of the
infrastructure of Plum Creek. They
provide an indisputable benefit and
increase the property values for all
of Plum Creekʼs residents. The HOA
reserves funds to repair alleyways
and the use of a special assessment
to collect funds to replace street
trees is no different. The board is
going to utilize the funds from the
special assessment to restore a
portion of Plum Creekʼs infrastructure.
The monies collected will be used
exclusively for the replacement of
planting strip trees. Homeowners with
dead trees, (whether or not they live in
their home – i.e., investor owners) will
be required to pay an additional $100
per tree towards the costs of replacing
their dead trees. Hopefully this letter
has shed some additional light on the
value these trees represent to our
community and the course of action
taken by the HOA board.
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as well as maintaining a quality fishing
environment.
Mark your calendars for
the upcoming FAMILY FISHING
DAY in June. The event will feature
instruction, bait and fishing poles and
unique photo opportunities. Watch the
newsletter for upcoming details. Take
a kid fishing!!
Take advantage of the lakesenjoy the animals and birds. The
spring wildflowers around the lake are
beautiful and watch for the Osprey
that drops in now and then. And
please donʼt litter – Leave nothing but
tracks.
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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR - THE SALAZARʼS
Name/occupation:
David A. Salazar - Executive
Assistant, Travis County
Health and Human Services
and Veterans Service, also
serve as District 3 (at large)
representative on Kyle City
Council and Kyle’s Public
Safety Committee, as a board
member of Hays Education
Foundation, Hays County
Area Food Bank and ENVISION Central
Texas, and a committee member of
CAPCOG’s Grant Review Committee
(TRACS), Hays CISDs Growth Impact
Committee, and Central Texas Medical
Center’s Kyle Advisory Council
Esperanza Orosco - Bilingual
Elementary School Teacher with Hays
CISD (Hemphill Elementary) and Board
Member of Community Action Inc. of
Hays, Caldwell and Blanco Counties
(a local nonprofit working to help move
families out of poverty);
Mercedes Salazar - Student at Barton
Middle School, member of Barton Band,
2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
City/State from which you moved to
Kyle:
We moved to Plum Creek after
living in South Austin for a couple
of years. Our family is originally
from San Antonio.
How did you end up moving to
Plum Creek?
We had always felt an attraction to
this area and when we saw Plum
Creek being developed and toured
the neighborhood, we knew we’d found
our home.
What is your favorite feature in Plum
Creek?
Our neighbors and the sense of
community. I don’t think we have ever
lived in a place where everybody is
so friendly and helpful - we’ve got the
greatest neighbors.
rides in our local area. We are also
proud to support our community and
school events.
Do you have a favorite restaurant or
store in Kyle?
In the mornings, we love to go to the
Lucky Cup for a decaf mocha or hot
chocolate and bagel. But it is always a
treat to visit Bordeaux’s or the Motley
Menagerie, or to pick up a pie from Julie
and Spencer at the Texas Pie Company
- and no weekend would be complete
without breakfast and good conversation
at Fonzie’z.
What is one thing about you that most
people would be surprised to know?
That I (David) don’t always dress like
one of the Blues Brothers.
Hobbies/Interests?
Bike riding - even though we don’t
always get a chance. For the past 3
years, we have made it a tradition of
traveling to Wichita Falls in August to
ride in one of the largest organized rides
in the US. We are hoping to do more
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$4,000 AND 26.2 - Open Letter From Marathon Runner
Imagine this scenario. Youʼve been deployed to Balad
Air Base, Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM
for the last 160 days. Youʼve given your heart and soul
to providing the best emergency nursing care possible to
the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who have been
injured defending our freedom. With relief and joy you
return home to your family, but only a week later your joy
turns to despair as your husband is diagnosed with Acute
Myelogenous Leukemia. And less than 6 weeks later, you
face the inconceivable reality of bringing him home to die.
I will be training for the San Diego Rock ʻn Roll Marathon
on June 4 with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societyʼs
(LLS) Team in Training. The main focus of this group is
fund raising for the LLS, with 75% of all funds raised going
directly to research and patient support programs (you can
find out more at teamintraining.org). Iʼve set a personal
goal of raising $4,000 by May 15th. All donations are
100% tax deductible and go to an amazing organization
that is actively seeking a cure for blood cancers such as
leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
This is what happened to one of my dearest friends at my Air
Force Reserve unit, the 433 Medical Squadron. As soon as
I heard about her husbandʼs diagnosis I immediately began
to think about what I could do for my friend. Unfortunately,
other than prayers and emotional support there was little
that I could do and I felt very helpless. Now I have finally
found something that I can do to honor John and hopefully
help Diane in some small way, but I need your help!
You can send a donation of any amount to me at 5502
Hartson, or you can donate on-line at http://www.active.com/
donate/tntctx/tntctxKJakuba. Thanks for your help! Help
find a cure to cancer in our lifetime!
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Many Thanks,
Kelsey Jakubauskas
5502 Hartson
405-0337
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March 2006 At The Fence - Good News Travels Fast
Reminder - DROUGHT
We did have a little rain, but please remember that Kyle
is in stage II drought conditions and watering restrictions
are in effect.
GOOD NEWS - Dog Not Gone
THANK YOU ~ On behalf of myself, my children and
SISTER I want to thank you from the bottom of our
hearts! SISTER was found living the “high life” with a
family a few blocks away by a wonderful family who
took excellent care of her. I cannot express our thanks
enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
- The Browning Family & SISTER
Front Porch Days - GARAGE SALE May!
Just before Plum Creek Press went to the printer we
learned that the days for this year’s Front Porch Days
will be May 6 and 7... so get ready for a great time... and
an awesome community-wide garage sale!
Evan-tually got in!
Last month we failed to include the following: Family and
friends came together at the Stanley’s home on January
7 for a birthday celebration. “It just seems like yesterday
that I was feeling you below my heart. Now you are part
of all our hearts.” All our love Mom, Dad and Joshua.
Happy 2nd Birthday, Evan John.
Evan’s Dad celebrated too!
The fun has just begun, Tim is turning 41! Tim Stanley
was surprised by family and friend at Tres Amigos on
Feb 11th. The group came together for good food and
some wild entertainment. Tim was surprised by his
family, since his birthday is on the 15th.
Good Cause and Good Exercise!
Plum Creek resident Kelsey Jakubauskas is running in
the San Diego Rock-n-Roll Marathon to raise money
for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! She’d like
you to know that your tax deductible contribution can
help LLS find a cure to cancer in our lifetime! Check
out her website at: http://www.active.com/donate/tntctx/
tntctxKJakuba
Healing Springs Church
A New Church Plant in San Marcos!!!
Desire to lead or minister? Be a part of our launch team!
We need
Worshippers
Musicians
Intercessors
Teachers
We Value:
Extravagant Praise and Worship
Prayer
Godʼs Word
Healing – Physical and Emotional
Those Gifted in:
Empowering the Believer
Dance
World Missions
Drama
Servant Evangelism
Contact Pastor Brian at: 512-504-3149 or E-mail: [email protected]
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March 2006
The Weeds Have Made Their Presence Known
By David Brown
Attention Homeowners:
Broadleaf, Dandelions, Milkweed, and Clover have taken
off in your area, and with recent rains, they will quickly
spread. Please take steps to remove and control these
weeds on your property by physical uprooting, or by the
use of chemicals. PLEASE, do not allow them to spread
to your neighbors!
The easiest way to stop weeds from invading your lawn
and garden is preventing them in the first place. Proper
practices can be instrumental in discouraging weed establishment. Here are some helpful tips to achieve a beautiful, weed-free lawn and garden:
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Avoid light, frequent waterings or overwatering.
Plants that receive deep, infrequent watering,
generate extensive root systems. Strong roots
foster thick, hearty plants and lawns that with-
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stand stress, preventing invasions from pests,
weeds and disease.
Fertilize your lawns and gardens on a regular basis.
Always cut lawns at the proper mowing height.
Never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass blade at
one time. Keep mower blades sharp to avoid tearing plant leaves. Scalping or mowing too closely
will stress your lawn, while weeds thrive under
these conditions. A dense, healthy, vigorous stand
of grass will resist the intrusion of weeds.
Stop weeds before they can seed or develop extensive root structures. Remove existing weeds
by pulling or hoeing them or use an all-purpose
weed killer of your choice. Then apply a pre-emergent control to prevent new weeds from germinating.
Your assistance in maintaining your yard and controlling
these noxious weeds is greatly appreciated.
Re-elect Commissioner Susie Carter
Representative Jerry Madden and
Commissioner Susie Carter Madden
carried the Good Government bill that
Carter initiated to improve elections in Texas
and Hays Co. Through their diligence, the
bill is now law.
Paid Pol. Ad, Susie Carter Campaign,
Gerhardt Schulle,Treasurer
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HOA Committee Page - Get Involved!
Lake Committee
The Plum Creek Lake Committee is going to hold a
meeting on Wednesday, March 22nd at 6:00p.m. at the
new swimming pool (450 Haupt). This meeting is for all
residents who may be concerned about the management
of our lake area. For more information, contact Les
Vaughan @ 699-9309.
Landscaping Committee
The Landscape Committee will meet at Lucky Cup on the
Second Sunday of each month at 2 PM. Anyone interested
in serving as a volunteer on the committee and participate
in the award of the Yard of the Month, Holiday Decorations
Contest, or assisting the HOA and residents with landscaping
issues, please join us.
For additional information, contact Inez Scott at 922-0736
or [email protected].
Recreation Committee
We will be having our annual Easter Egg hunt on Saturday
April 15th from 10:00am until Noon. More details coming
soon. If you would like to volunteer to help out the
recreation committee to prepare for this event, either prior
to the event or the day of, please call Brandee Otto at
405-0159.
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Monitoring and Safety Committee
With the community growing at record pace, we are
always looking for more residents to become active in
the Monitoring and Safety Committee and Neighborhood
Watch. If you are interested in taking part in this committee
or Neighborhood Watch, please contact Sandy L. Stevens
at 268-1585 or by e-mail at pcmonitor-safetycomm@austi
n.rr.com.
Publicity Committee
The Publicity Committee is responsible for the creation
and distribution of the Plum Creek Press. Anyone who is
interested in contributing to this newsletter is invited to
our monthly meetings. The next meeting will be March 20,
2005 at 7:00pm at The Lucky Cup Coffeehouse.
The folks who volunteer for the Plum Creek Press are
amazing and some of the best neighbors around. They are
might, mighty appreciated.
We are currently seeking writers to contribute monthly
features. For more information about the Publicity
Committee or to inquire how to join, e-mail Sean Claes at:
[email protected].
March 2006
Dress Up Your Lawn
If those pretty, sunny days have you “itching” to get outside, try
dressing up your yard this March.
By Christina Baese, Landscape Committee Member
With spring here and summer just around the corner, many
of us fear drought and stressed lawns. To get ready for the
upcoming heat, get started preparing your lawn this month.
With a few simple steps this spring and some summer
maintenance, we can all have beautiful green lawns with less
work and less water.
March is a great time to aerate your lawn. Aeration helps
improve compact and heavy clay soils by letting in more light,
water, and fertilizer, especially where the kids and pets run
and play. It offers your lawn an inexpensive face-lift. The day
before you plan to aerate, pull weeds and then, lay down some
top-dressing – aka compost.
Day One: Apply top-dressing and water deeply.
Top-dressing is a fancy term for a 1⁄2 inch layer of compost
spread on your lawn. It is crucial for improving soil, drainage,
and beneficial organisms. Also, it decreases thatch and holds
in moisture, reducing summer watering by as much as 50%.
Consider top-dressing as mulch for your grass. Some great
composts include Lady Bug Revitalizer Compost, Dillo Dirt,
or any other compost from mushroom to cotton burr to turkey.
Once you have distributed the compost, this is great time to
reseed your lawn or fill in bare patches. When finished, rake
in the compost and/or seed and water deeply.
phosphorus. Repeat your fertilizer application again in midOctober. If your lawn is struggling this summer, an optional
treatment can be applied in June.
Involve your neighbors.
Be sure to involve your neighbors in your garden projects
and lawn maintenance. Often, you can split the costs of the
aerator and the fertilizers.
Maintain your lawn all summer.
From now until fall, remember to water deeply and less
frequently for deeper roots. Pull weeds when you see them.
Only mow the top 1/3 of your grass at any time to reduce
stress and promote deep roots. (Bermuda and Zoysia grasses
like heights of 1.5 to 2 inches.) Keep your mower sharp and
leave your grass clippings on your lawn, as they act as natural
fertilizers. Lastly, pamper your lawn and your plants with a
foliar feed on a weekly to monthly basis. Some great feeds
include Garrett Juice, Medina Plus, Maxicrop Seaweed, Lady
Bug Terra Tonic, Alaska Fish Emulsion, or Aerobic Compost
Tea from Natural Gardener.
With these few simple steps, we can all have lovely and
healthy green lawns. If you have any questions about your
lawn or garden, email us at
[email protected] .
Day Two – Aerate your lawn.
Now, you are ready to aerate the lawn. You can rent a
machine from Home Depot or Lowe’s or purchase some
aerating shoes. When you finish aerating your lawn, it is
time to sit back and relax until April.
When April arrives, it’s time to fertilize
Once mid-April hits, fertilizing takes top priority. Before
you start, it is a great idea to test your soil. For the most
part, area soils lack Nitrogen, an important ingredient in a
healthy lawn. If you want to test your soil, you may contact
the Hays County Extension Office for instructions on how
to do this. One of the best fertilizers for our area is Lady
Bug Natural 8-2-4 Lawn and Garden Fertilizer. Otherwise,
choose a natural or certified organic fertilizer low in
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How Warm Winter Affects Landscapes
By Debby Cole
Of Greater Texas Landscape Service
Several folks have asked recently how this warm winter
has affected landscapes and what they should be doing
now. Thought I would get this out to everyone even
mildly interested. Be sure your landscape contractor
is accomplishing the following within the next couple of
weeks:
1. DO NOT top or cut back any crape myrtle (EVER!)
Only lift canopies and thin/shape minimally.
2. Cut back ornamental grasses (Pampassgrass is an
exception) back to the short biscuit look.
3. Complete any tree transplanting very soon.
4. Autumn weeds never left, winter weeds arrived and
spring weeds are here. Treat them all appropriately (e.g.
kill them!)
5. Sadly, continue irrigating your landscapes. One
full irrigation cycle per week is enough for established
landscapes. Winter color and rye will require more.
6. Cut back Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii) by 1/2. Be
brutal!
7. If your Texas Sage (Leucophyllum) is looking thin (most
are), consider brutally cutting back to encourage thicker
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new growth. Most can be pruned back by 1/2.
8. Time to prune bush roses (cut back by 1/2).
9. All dormant perennials should have been cut back by
now.
10. Consider cutting asiatic jasmine back by 1/2 if it has
grown taller 6-9” in height.
11. Do NOT prune any spring flowering shrubs such as
yellow Jasmine, Azaleas, Hawthornes, etc.
Texas Sage
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Garden Tips For March Madness
By Christina Baese, Landscape Committee Member
1. Remove the winterkilled, dead leaves and foliage from
your lawn and gardens. The dead leaves harbor pests
and disease, so it’s best to toss them.
2. Prepare your garden tools. Use steel wool to remove
rust from your shovel and pruning shears. Sharpen
and oil tools. Tune up your string trimmers and
lawnmowers.
3. Prune your roses, trees, and perennials. 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. Tidy
up and secure vines and climbing roses. Remember to
wait for the spring bloomers to finish their show before
pruning.
4. 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.
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5. Check your soil, pull weeds, aerate your lawn,
and then, apply top dressing and the appropriate
fertilizer. Some studies suggest that applying a
top dressing in the spring can cut water use by half
in the summer. (See this month’s article for more
information!)
6. Broadcast beneficial nematodes to fight the white
grubs, fire ants, and fleas!
7. Get to know your beneficial bugs.
8. Check for aphids and other bad bugs. Treat them as
they appear. Usually, a hard blast of water, sprays of
fish emulsion, or insecticidal soap will do the trick.
9. Get planting! March is the perfect month to play in
the garden – anything goes! Consider a tomato plant
in a container this year – Sweet Million is a great
cherry tomato. When finished planting, FERTILIZE
with Garrett Juice, Seaweed, Lady Bug Natural 8-2-4,
or another great compost tea.
March 2006
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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 will be edited for space and run for three
months. If you care to continue your ad after three months, please resubmit by E-mail.
Child Care
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 2627763
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.
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.
For Sale
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. Please cal Sherry @ 262-7389
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.
Stay at home mom available to baby-sit part time in
my home. Call Kelly at 449-8100.
Adorable dwarf hamsters 4sale 7wks old. $5
(512)262-7222 ask for Jade.
Childcare: I am available to care for your precious
children in the evening and during the night in my
Red oversize chair and ottoman. Two great pieces
that need reupolstering. $30 each. Call Jennifer at
Elephant Junction Home Child Care – Stay at home
mom has a waiting list for openings for child care. 20
years experience, C.P.R., 1st Aide and Sids training.
Affordable rates and references available. 512-2627170 or 512-567-4501 or [email protected]
Ask for Tracy.
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449-8030 or [email protected].
TV cabinet white country style in good condition. $35
Please call 512.791.4216
Lawn mover - Murray Brand. Currently not working
$25. Just would take a good cleaning. Please call
512.791.4216
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
Truck for Sale: 2003 Chevrolet S-10 extended cab,
3 door, Color - Red, bed liner, trailor hitch, approx.
23,000 miles. Take over payments with approved
credit, or $13,750.00, call between 8am to 5 pm
at 512-750-2703 to schedule an appointment to see
truck.
1973 Glastron Ski Boat – 17 ft. open bow, walk
through windshield, 165HP Mercruser. Great family
boat. Recently over-hauled. New apoulstry and purrs
like a kitten. Must sacrifice call Ricky @ 353-2887 or
262-7170 here in Plum Creek.
March 2006
Visioneer Scanner/printer/copier - $75 – Call 4050710
Tent Trailer - A/C, Frig, Brake Kit - $6500. Dan Gold,
[email protected], 512-586-5965
1994 GMC Ext Cab Pickup 131k miles, Cold A/C,
Very clean, 5 speed with 5.7 V8. NADA book at
$6300 Selling for $4200. Call Stuart 296-9536
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
Rectangular wood dining table $125, Three wood
chairs $20 each. Laptop with case $250, 405-2500
[email protected]
Like New Dining Table: Tile top w/ 4 chairs, hunter
green / oak $450. OBO, 405-0888 m-f, 6-9p
50” Big Screen TV: Mitsubishi HD ready, rear
projection TV. PERFECT CONDITION, no scratches
MSRP $1399, asking $925. 773-1024. Serious
inquires only.
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
1995 Ford F-150 pick-up. V-6, 4.3, std 5 speed
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 796-5618 or e-mail: pitchfork
[email protected]
Van For Sale: 1976 Econoline Club Wagon Van
$1,200 O.B.O. This is a great work van. As an
added bonus, it’s got a retro look, like the Scooby
Doo Mystery Machine! Completely re-worked motor.
New radiator, new alternator, 4 new tires. Call 512917-2055.
My son graduated UT Austin, in June 2005, and
is now a Fulbright Scolar at the University of
Iceland Reykjavik. His black, 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).
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 512-504-3027.
Pool Table: Beautiful 3 piece 8 foot Italian Slate
pool table with leather pockets and accessories.
Asking $1200 OBO. Call Michelle today at 512-5043027
Services
PILATE’S * An exercise regimen that uses
stretching and machines. * Emphasizing flexibility
and overall strength. * Private lessons available
* Group lessons available Offered by: Beverly
McLaughlin Certified Instructor *6 years experience
Call: 951-858-4598 cell or 512-268-8655 home
Sell Your House FA$T No Equity - No Problem
Any Situation - Any Condition We have CA$H. 4050021
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 449-6383 or e-mail
[email protected] for more information.
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.
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@hotmai
l.com
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 512-2665711 or 512-771-4838 or you can e-mail me at jay@t
urnkeycreditrepair.com. 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. mariomoka
[email protected]
Need a Clean House?? Plum Creek resident with
excellent references, accepting new clients. Weekly,
bi-weekly, once a month, or one time only. Please
cal Sherry @ 262-7368.
Lawn-Boys, Plus! Lawncare, Landscaping, Trash
Pick-up, 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.
Therapeutic Massage Special!! Get a FREE 1⁄2
hour Therapeutic Massage with the purchase of
another 1⁄2 hour. Please call (512) 762-4686 for an
appointment. Expires October 31, 2005.
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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.
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 satisfied with my services
for the past 4 years. My fees are reasonable: Dog
Grooming -$12.00; Walk/Play $2.50/30 min. & Pet
Sitting - $15.00 for 3 visits a day. When your pets’ in
need, call me. Brandon Higgins 449-5317.
ALTERATIONS Call Faye 563-3688
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 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 @ 512-665-2525 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 truck-mounted 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
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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.
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, Churches, Businesses, Nonprofit 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.
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.
kylemassagetherapy.com * Email: bodysoulawake
[email protected] First time clients only. No cash
value. Please present ad at time of appointment.
Expires: February 28, 2006
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
Lost & Found
Found: In Fergus Park one gold hoop earring with
a silver design. If this is yours, please call Branda at
440-8008
Found: on Witte Blvd: Little girl’s sun hat-white with
pink and orange flowers 449-6318
Found: Girls bike found in Fergus Park. Please
call 449-6189 to identify.
Products
Life Force Products: Do you have an interest in
Nutritional Help Products? Are you looking for a
business opportunity? Would you like to try the
products first? We can get you started with Life
Force International, featuring Body Balance, the
liquid, ionic phytonutrient dietary supplement from
whole food sources such as aloe vera, nine sea
vegetations, black cherry and honey. Call us: Don
or Margaret (our Plum Creek phone # 405-0024)
Thursday – Sunday.
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 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 email at [email protected]
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
March 2006
placing your order please email me at bodysoulawa
[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 e-mail at pitchforksandcorks@hotmail
.com
Need Avon? I can help! Featuring the ANEW skincare line... The #1 anti-aging brand in America! avo
[email protected] http://www.youravon.com/
swieser Stephanie Wieser
Independent Sales Representative
Do you love CANDLES? Call me to order some
for the new seasons. What better way to start
that Sprint Cleaning that to have your home smell
fresh and clean? Great gift ideas for Valentines
day, Easter and Mother’s Day! 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
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 @ 512-636-0101
or by email at [email protected]
Rental
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 7965618 for more info if interested.
Beach Front Condo @ South Padre: 3 bedroom/ 3
bath condo. Amenities, photos, rates, and availability
at www.pirentals.com click on Beachfront, Bahia
Mar, unit BM372 Call me before you book to get
20% discount. Rates vary by season. 405-2500
[email protected]
Wanted
Playgroups: 18 month old twin girls need
playmates/playgroups. Weekdays or weekends as
parental schedules allow. Call Betsy at : 512 504
3378
Looking for qualified subcontractor for drywall &
painting. All work is in central austin. Please email
[email protected] 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
Moms Helper/Nanny: To help out mostly on
weekdays and some evenings (especially Saturday
evening) Dayna 773-9038, 405-2500
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: pitchforksandco
[email protected]
Are you interested Golf, Cars, Bridge group,
or a Dinner group? We are looking to start a
few clubs/groups in the neighborhood. This is a
great way to meet some of your neighbors that
have the same interest as you. Please email
[email protected] and let me know which
of these groups you might be interested in. If there
is enough interest, we will be putting together more
information and someone will contact you about the
desired group/club that you are interested in. If you
would like to start another group/club not mentioned
here, please let me know.
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]
Free to a good home! 3yr old Female Basset Hound no papers. New home must have fenced yard! Good
with kids. Call Michelle at 241-9018
Business Opportunities
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 449-6383 or e-mail [email protected]
et for more information today!
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) 570-3231 x1029 Recorded message
- leave contact info
Notice about upcoming events:
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.
I’m looking for you in 2006!
Wanted: People who like to get FREE, 1⁄2 price and discounted products!
Wanted: People who LOVE to EAT!
Wanted: People who like easy to use and easy to clean kitchen tools!
Wanted: People who want to make quick, healthy, and delicious meals for their
family!
WANTED: PEOPLE WHO LOVE PAMPERED CHEF PRODUCTS!
If you are any or all of the above, I’m the person that can help you. My
name is Angela Cherry and I’m a Pampered Chef® Consultant. I would
like to introduce you to what the Pampered Chef has to offer. I want to
help you get these fabulous products to use in your kitchen for FREE!
CONGRATULATIONS, on your home and welcome to Plum Creek! What
better way to stock your new home, than with Pampered Chef products.
How would you like an evening with your friends and family to show off
your beautiful home and the outcome is getting FREE, 1⁄2 price and
discounted products, plus the monthly Host Special and 10% off for a full
year? The average host’s gets $90 in FREE products, 2 1⁄2 price items
and the rest of the catalog is 25% off! I offer fun and easy recipes at my
shows, as well as cooking tips for you to try at home as well as fantastic
theme shows are yours for the taking! Take a look at my website at
www.pamperedchef.biz/acherry to see for yourself. You will also
find so much more information there too, like the job opportunity,
hosting a show, online shopping and recipes!
If the time isn’t right for you, fill out the “Contact Me” information on my
website and I can follow up with you., or contact me directly!
Individual Orders, Catalog Shows, Wedding Showers, Baby Showers and
Theme Shows are also welcome!
I’m available any time of the year to help you mark off items on your wish list.
Please contact Angela Cherry, Pampered Chef® Consultant with any
questions.
(512) 762-9157
[email protected]
www.pamperedchef.biz/acherry
*** Great for online shopping all year long! ***
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
Joe E. Burke, DVM
SMALL ANIMALS-AVIAN-EXOTIC
MEDICINE*SURGERY*PREVENTIVE
CARE*BOARDING
*Major Credit Cards and CareCredit Accepted*
**New 12 month payment plans available**
Visit our website www.Kylevet.com
Across from the Plum Creek entrance on Jack
C. Hays Trail
100 Hall Professional Center Kyle……………………………….268-5003
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Plum Creek IMpressED - Olympic Hills Gymnastics
The family and friends of the
Olympic Cheer Outlaws would like
to send out a congrats to the Senior
team for winning Grand Champions
in the recent Mardi Gras Nationals
in Austin. Also a congrats to the
Junior team for being invited to
represent the Northern Hays County
at the American Cheer Power
World Championship in Baltimore,
Maryland in May.
The team will be pre-selling
tickets for a spaghetti dinner to help
raise the funds to send the girls to
Maryland. Painted Horse Pavilion
on 1626 has graciously donated
their building for a spaghetti dinner
for take out orders only on Friday
March 31st. Pick up times will
be between 5-7PM. The dinner
will include spaghetti with a meat
sauce, a garden salad and a slice
of bread. Tickets are $6.00 per
plate. To purchase tickets or for
further information please contact:
Jennifer McCauley @ 848-5584 jen_
[email protected] or Pam Kaye
@771-4364 [email protected]
or Misty Cate @ 968-0328
[email protected].
We thank the community for their
support!
Join Plum Creekʼs Monthly “First Friday” Happy Hour
Do you know your neighbors? Why not? DR Horton
Builders is hosting a monthly Happy Hour at the model
homes and you are invited. Everyone is invited—Yes!
You are invited even if you bought a Pulte Home or a
Legacy home. THIS IS NOT A SALES GIMMICK! It
is just a way to meet your neighbors and socialize a
bit. You can even bring friends that do not live in Plum
Creek.
SO, do come! It is held each 1st Friday of the month
in the DR Horton model home from 5 to 7 PM. (For the
regulars, please note that this is a time change). SEE
YOU THERE!
Plum Creek HOA
c/o RealManage
12335 Hymeadow Drive, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78750
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