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The following are quotes from the Mayor and City
Council‛s “Growth Management Report”:
The “How” and “Why” on Kyle‛s 120day Moratorium on Property
Development
“The suggested moratorium would be planned to
have no immediate effect on existing or ongoing
projects or approved plats. It should also have no
effect on approved building plans for current
developers. All existing plats, developments, or
projects as approved would be permitted to
continue as planned.”
While the local news media has written about Kyle‛s
recently enacted growth moratorium on several occasions,
we still believe there is room for clarification. The city of
Kyle called for a 120-day residential construction
moratorium based on provisions established in the “Texas
Local Government Code.” The City government, based on
their best approximations, believes that they currently
have over 13,000 Living Unit Equivalents (LUE‛s) in some
stage of development. That number includes everything
from approved plans to houses currently under
construction. An additional 13,000 LUE‛s would bring Kyle‛s
population to roughly 38,000 people. The city found that a
population of 38,000 people would require three times the
amount of water and wastewater capacity currently
available to Kyle. “Texas Local Government Code” allows
for the implementation of a property development
moratorium in the event that a city can prove through
written findings that they are, “… justified by
demonstrating a need to prevent a shortage of essential
public facilities.” Water and wastewater constitute
“essential public facilities” and the acquisition of
additional water rights, and the expansion of our water
treatment plant takes both time and money. The growth
from Kyle‛s current population of 8,500 residents to
38,000 is only expected to take five years. That does not
give the city a lot of extra time to meet the additional
needs, and certainly meets the test established by the
“Texas Local Government Code” on why a moratorium can
be called. That should explain why the City Council
approved the moratorium and this is a brief explanation of
who will be affected by it.
In other words, Plum Creek will see no change or slow
down due to this moratorium. New sections and houses will
continue to be built through the 120-day period and
beyond. To date, we have over 2,800 LUE‛s pre-approved
and by the end of 2002 we will have fewer than 800 LUE‛s
developed. For more information on this subject, please
contact the City of Kyle, (512) 268-5341.
Quotes and numeric facts and figures, taken from the
“City of Kyle Growth Management Report, February 2002.)
What‛s Eating Your Lawn & Garden?
Some folks may not want to THINK about creepycrawlies invading their lawn or garden, however, if you
happen to be their next target, you‛ll appreciate the
following information.
1. Identify the problem/pest correctly. First of all,
don't panic!
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If you see an insect, first determine if
there is a problem with your plant. If your plant
looks fine, you can safely assume that the bug you
found is harmless. However, it won‛t hurt to keep an
eye on your plants for a while if you want to make
sure.
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Maintenance/Security
Committee Update and
Upcoming Events
Publicity Committee
Update and Upcoming
Events
Maintenance and Security meetings take place on the
second Thursday of each month. The next meeting will
take place on Thursday, June 12, at 7 PM in the
conference room at the State Farm office in Plum Creek
Square.
Publicity committee meetings take place on the first
Monday of each month. The next meeting will take place
on Monday, June 2, at 7 PM in the conference room at the
State Farm office in Plum Creek Square.
If you are interested in volunteering for the publicity
committee, please contact Shelley Leigh at slleigh@prodigy.net
or call her at 449-6991. We have a job for everyone … whether
you enjoy writing, researching, or simply walking around the
neighborhood; you will feel right at home with this committee of
friendly volunteers.
Don‛t forget to check out the Maintenance and Security
Committee Web site for more information:
communities.msn.com/PlumCreekMaintenanceSecurity/ho
me.html
The Web site features a community bulletin board,
which includes a calendar of events, deed restrictions
(CCRs), forms to download and past issues of the Plum
Creek Press.
Welcoming
Committee
Update
and
Upcoming
Event
Pool Committee
Update and Upcoming
Events
Please welcome Kristen Bridgeman as the new Welcoming
Committee chairperson! Thank you Emily Roberts and
(name removed) for the awesome jump start.
Meetings take place on the first
Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will take place
on Tuesday, June 3, at 7 PM in the conference room at
the State Farm office in Plum Creek Square. If you are
interested in working on this committee or attending the
next meeting, please contact Mike Brewington at
mike.brewington@amd.com.
The Welcoming Committee had its first meeting after an
extended hiatus. They came up with some great ideas and
they look forward to meeting the newest members of
Plum Creek in late May/early June by distributing their
welcome packets, complete with helpful information about
the community.
New Committee on the horizon …
The Welcoming Committee is a great way to meet your
neighbors, both new and old! If you are interested in
helping to assemble and/or distribute information on a
monthly basis, or you‛d simply like to receive more
information on this exciting new committee, please
contact Kristen Bridgeman at 449-6318 or
bridgeman@ev1.net.
The
HOA is still looking for someone to chair the Landscaping
Committee. There are a number of responsibilities this
committee would handle, including residential architectural
review and input on landscaping design, installation, and
maintenance for common areas.” If you are interested in
joining this new committee, please contact Peter French at
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Recreation Committee
Update and Upcoming
Events
7455 or email him at plfrench@austin.rr.com.
YARD OF THE MONTH – APRIL
If you are a creative and
energetic resident and you enjoy
special event planning and outdoor fun, please call Marty
Mosher at 449-8700 or email him at
martymosher@msn.com.
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Spillway Repairs and the Hike and
Bike Trails
Play the Hill Country’s Newest
and Most Exciting Layout!
Those of you who fish or walk along the hike and bike
trail may have noticed that the north pool of our lake
has been drained. Unfortunately, the concrete
spillway that helps us regulate the overflow of storm
water from the lake sprung a leak. In order to
properly fix the spillway structure, we were forced
to drain that side of the lake. It is our hope that
the spillway repairs will be completed in the month of
May, and that nature will cooperate in refilling the
lake quickly.
Four unique tee boxes on each hole offer a fun and
challenging round of golf for every handicap.
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Quality Hill Country Design Layout
18 Championship Holes Plus A 9-Hole
Executive Par 3
Excellent Driving Range and Practice Facilities
Multiple Water Features
Strategically Located Grass Mounds and
Sand Bunkers
Conveniently Located RIGHT NEXT DOOR!
Plum Creek residents receive 10% discount
on green fees, cart fees and merchandise
In other news, the Hike and Bike trail and fishing
piers are now open for business. Please help us keep
the area around the lake clean by picking up trash
and staying on the trail. We are trying to establish
vegetation on both sides of the trail to improve the
looks of the area and limit the amount of damage to
the trail caused by erosion.
CALL 262-5555 FOR TEE TIMES
750 Kohler’s Crossing Road -Kyle, TX
www.plumcreekgolf.com
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Should you see your neighbors driving their vehicles
to the lake, please help us in reminding them that the
trail is for walkers and cyclists only. We consider
vehicular traffic to the area to be trespassing
and offenders will be reported to the Kyle Police.
We want to make the trail and lake a safe and
enjoyable amenity for all of our residents to enjoy.
Questions for the Developer
Following are questions submitted to the developer by
members of the Plum Creek community. If you have a
question for the developer that you would like to see
printed in the next issue, please email Shelley Leigh at
slleigh@prodigy.net or call her at 449-6991. Questions
for the next issue are due Monday, May 20.
Will there be any basketball courts built in either
or both parks? A basketball court is planned for the
McNaughton Park. Future information on its
development and estimated completion date will be
posted in the newsletter and on our community Web
site as soon as it‛s available.
Will Plum Creek ever have a swim team? This is up to
the homeowners. Those interested in this should form
a committee ASAP and come up with a budget. Contact
Liddiard Management if you are interested in
spearheading the creation of a swim team.
May Lawn Care Tips
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If you DO see damage on your plant, don't assume that THAT
insect is causing the problem. For example, you may see a
ladybug larva, which looks like an ugly black alligator about a
half-inch long with orange spots, and you may think it's the
cause of the problems on your plant. If you spray insecticide,
you've just killed the solution to your problem. The ladybug larva
eats aphids galore, and aphids may have been the problem.
B. If your plant IS showing symptoms of a problem, snip several
samples into a plastic bag or a jar, along with any bugs you see in
the vicinity of the symptoms. If you have a good library of pest
and disease identification books, go ahead and identify the
problem through research. A hand lens comes in handy for this
particular exercise. Remember to be patient, sometimes it takes
several pest/disease identification books to find the right
diagnosis.
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whiteflies, thrips, and spider mites is either Ultra-Fine 4
horticultural oil or a neem oil product. The traditional chemical
product recommended for spider mites was Kelthane, which is so
toxic it was taken off the market. However, those who only used
the chemical parlance for plant care cried, "But Kelthane is the
only thing that will work! You can't take it off the market!" And
so it returned. But those who have gone to the trouble of
seeking out organic solutions know that a regular spraying with
seaweed and good maintenance practices can easily prevent
spider mites altogether. And the Ultra-Fine or neem oil
products, used properly, eliminate spider mites.
C. If you do not discover the cause of your plant's symptoms
through research at home, take your (fresh) plant and bug
samples (sealed securely in their container) to a nursery to get
an accurate diagnosis. DON'T JUST START SPRAYING!
Insecticides won't help a bit if it is a disease or overwatering
stress bringing your poor plant down, even if the insecticide is
organic. In fact it WILL do more harm than good. So will
fungicides on an insect problem.
2. Choose the least toxic strategy for addressing
problem/pest. Consider the following:
the
3. Correct any cultural conditions contributing to the problem,
and maintain plant health.
A. Sometimes the best strategy is to do nothing except to
nourish the plant. For instance, there is a cute little caterpillar
that dangles from a thread from our oak trees in spring, which
also seems to eat up all the leaves. However, his life span is so
short that by the time he eats his fill, he doesn‛t really do
enough damage to harm a healthy tree. Under normal conditions,
there is no need to spray anything. Likewise, many plants can
tolerate a certain amount of "predation" from pests; if you see
one hole, it is not necessary to bring out the Dursban. It is wise;
however, to keep an eye on that plant so the damage does not
get out of hand.
Why did the plant get the problem in the first place? If it is a
native or well-adapted plant, planted correctly and in the right
place, and maintained properly, it is unlikely to have many pest
and disease problems, if at all. For example, if a gardener asks
me what is wrong with their Texas Sage or Lantana, and if these
natives have bugs or look puny, what we usually discover is that
it was planted in too much shade and/or it is being overwatered.
(Unless we are getting an unusual amount of rainfall.) Anytime a
plant is not getting just what it wants, it is stressed. Insect
pests and diseases are more likely to attack a plant under stress
than a healthy plant.
B. This year, caterpillars are in huge numbers. If a tree has been
stressed in the past and the caterpillar damage is approaching or
exceeding 50% of the leaf canopy, you can spray with Bacillus
thuringensis, or B.t., to control the caterpillar. Basically, it is a
caterpillar disease in a bottle.
B.t. is a perfect example of how to use the least toxic solution
to fix the problem: it will control the caterpillar and harm
nothing else. It is even more effective than more toxic choices.
However, it is still important to use even B.t. with discretion.
Remember that caterpillars turn into either moths or
butterflies, and all three are important parts of the entire
system in which we live. If the caterpillar is yellow and blackstriped and is eating your dill or fennel, just go out and buy more
dill or fennel so she doesn't go hungry That one will become a
swallowtail.
If we have plants in our landscape which are not well-adapted,
like Boxwoods, Indian Hawthornes, Photinias, Hostas, and
Japanese Maples, they are under almost constant stress from
growing in hostile conditions. Boxwoods can easily get spider
mites. Photinias and Indian Hawthornes inevitably get Black Spot
fungus, or they may get the equally fatal Fire Blight bacteria.
Hostas simply fry like bacon in the summer, and for Japanese
Maples to survive, they require coddling and special treatment.
Why incur an uphill battle, when there are so many beautiful
plant choices which require only simple maintenance practices?
Sometimes the best solution is to remove any poorly adapted
plants that have consistent disease or pest problems.
While aphids are pests which can attack both organic and
chemical gardens alike, they do seem to prefer that unusually
fast growth that the soluble chemical fertilizers produce.
Simply using chemical fertilizers on a regular basis can stress
the system by making the soil less and less healthy. I have a true
story which explains this principle perfectly.
Why should we choose the least toxic solution? If the obvious
reason of minimizing toxins in our surroundings isn't enough,
here are a few more reasons. Anytime we use an insecticide (or a
fungicide or herbicide), we are upsetting or stressing the
balance in that system; the more toxic the product, the larger
the stress. In the example of the caterpillar, what if we chose
the very mild Safer's Insecticidal Soap? It is even labeled for
certain caterpillars. However, it can also kill many other insects,
including beneficial insects like the ladybug larva. Whenever we
kill beneficial species, we leave the door open for further
infestation from pest species. Therefore, the more specific we
can be at controlling our target pest species, and only when
absolutely necessary, the better.
Last year, at the height of chinch bug season, a gentleman came
into our nursery with a sample of his St. Augustine lawn. He said
it was yellowing and he wanted to know what the problem was. I
may or may not have resisted the temptation to say, "The
problem is, it's St.Augustine." But sure enough, we found a few
chinch bugs. He told us that his neighbors on either side of him
had lost most of their lawn -dead, brown, kaput - from chinch
bugs. How in the world had he and his lawn escaped such a fate,
to the point where his lawn was only slightly yellow and not dead?
"I've been maintaining my lawn organically for ten years," he
Here's another way to look at it. The least toxic solution for
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though chinch bugs were an epidemic last summer as we started
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Use a mound drench such as "Citrex," citrus oil, Earth's
"Compost Tea," or Garden-Ville's "Auntie Fuego."
Use a dust or a mound drench of a d.e./pyrethrin product.
Apply "Ascend" bait.
FLEAS:
Apply beneficial nematodes.
Dust with d.e.
Dust with d.e./pyrethrin product.
FUNGUS GNATS:
1. Allow potted plants to dry out more between waterings.
2. Crumble "Mosquito Dunks" onto the soil in containerized
plants and water in, to control the larvae.
3. Put yellow "sticky traps" around plants to catch the adult
gnats.
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practices that this gardener used gave the lawn just what it
needed, and enabled it to be more immune to such attacks.
To empower the novice or even intermediate organic gardeners
out there, here is a list of some of our most common problems
and their organic, or least-toxic, solutions. The solutions are
ranked in order from the least toxic (1) to the most toxic. (This
is a general, non-specific ranking. A number 1 for aphids is not
the exact toxicity as a number 1 for chinch bugs. A number 2 for
fire ants may not be all that much more toxic than a number 1
for fire ants. It is simply meant to be a helpful guideline).
Whenever possible, choose the least toxic remedy. Remember,
these recommendations should only be used AFTER any cultural
practices have been corrected and the "do nothing" strategy has
been considered. Generally speaking, liquid products should not
be sprayed on plants in the middle of the day, only in the
morning or evening. Follow package directions exactly. Continue
only until control is achieved.
GRASSHOPPERS:
1. Apply "Nolo Bait" early in the season when grasshoppers
are still small.
GRUBWORMS: (There is no need for control if there are
fewer than five per square foot.) Apply beneficial nematodes.
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APHIDS:
1. Spray a blast of water every 3 - 5 days.
2. Release ladybugs & avoid all pesticides thereafter.
3. Spray with fish emulsion every 5 days.
4. Spray with insecticidal soap every 5 days.
5. Dust with d.e. every 3 - 5 days.
LACEBUGS: (not Lacewings)
Spray insecticidal soap.
Spray Ultra-Fine horticultural oil.
Spray a pyrethrin product.
MOSQUITOES:
Drop "Mosquito Dunks" into standing water or crumble over
wet areas of soil.
2.
Spray "Garlic Barrier" or "Skeeter-Defeater" throughout
yard as repellents.
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ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES: (not the same thing as beneficial
nematodes)
1. Grow elbon rye as a cover crop in the winter. Till in before
it gets a foot tall.
2. Till in "cedar flakes" to the soil. (See "Snails & Slugs"
below.)
BLACK SPOT: (Spraying seaweed on leaves on a regular basis can
help reduce this.)
1. Pick off the most damaged leaves.
2. Spray milk. Yes, milk. You can dilute one part milk in nine
parts water.
CATERPILLARS: (Tomato Hornworm, Mountain Laurel worm,
etc.)
1. Pick off offending caterpillars.
2. Spray B.t. (Bacillus thuringensis)
PECAN WEBWORMS:
Release Trichogramma wasps in early spring (at the first
sign of the moths).
2. Spray with B.t.
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CHIGGERS: Use dusting sulfur. This product harms
microorganisms (it is a fungicide). After chiggers are under
control, apply compost and boost microorganisms with Medina
"Soil Activator" and Molasses or Ladybug "Terra Tonic."
PILLBUGS or SOWBUGS: (a.k.a. "Roly-Polies")
Sprinkle a somewhat granular product called "Cedarcide"
over the top of your mulch.
2. Sprinkle cayenne pepper over the area.
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CHINCH BUGS: (all areas of lawn in full sun need to be treated)
1. Spray with insecticidal soap & repeat as needed.
2. Spray with neem oil, as above.
3. Dust with d.e. (not the swimming pool kind).
4. Dust with a d.e./pyrethrin product.
5. Spray with a pyrethrin product.
POWDERY MILDEW: (Once under control, spray "Cloud
Cover" on leaves as barrier.)
1. Spray milk. (See "Black Spot," above.)
2. Spray baking soda solution: 4 teaspoons baking soda in 1
gallon water with a teaspoon of mild soap. Keep shaking
solution as you spray to keep baking soda in solution. Do not
overuse - it builds up salts.
FIRE ANTS:
1. Apply beneficial nematodes.
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SCALE: Spray with Ultra-Fine horticultural oil.
to evaporation, and wet leaves at night encourage fungal
problems. If you two inches in flower beds, around shrubs and
trees. This gives plants the organic matter and microorganisms
SNAILS & SLUGS:
Sprinkle "cedar flakes" over the top of your mulch. This is a
specific by-product of the cedar oil industry; not just any
cedar product will do. It acts as a repellant.
2. Sink half-full containers of beer into the ground. For better
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results, shade the container of beer with some sort of
covering. (An overturned pot works well, but one side needs
to be propped up to allow the slimy ones to access it).
3. Apply "Sluggo."
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they need, and helps soil to hold water this summer.
Mulch all bare soil areas. Use three inches wherever possible, to
get the benefits of weed suppression and moisture retention. In
areas where there are stubborn weeds, pull or "weed-eat" the
weeds first, then layer about 10 sheets of newspaper on top of
the soil, and wet them down. Be sure to overlap the edges by
several inches to prevent those more sneaky weeds from
creeping through. Use only black & white news. Colored inks can
be toxic. Then cover with mulch. The newspaper stays just long
enough to suppress weeds, but decomposes, too.
SPIDER MITES: Spray Ultra-Fine horticultural oil or neem oil
products.
Check all plants for signs of pest or disease problems. If found,
follow the three-point plan for action, as described in the text.
Then, remove poorly adapted plants, which have consistent
THRIPS: (also known as no-see-ums) Spray UltraFine horticultural oil or neem oil products.
disease and/or pest problems.
WHITEFLIES: Spray Ultra-Fine horticultural oil or
neem oil products.
Of course, this list is by no means complete. Hopefully it will be
a helpful guide for the most common problems and how to
approach them. Always remember that there are beneficial
creatures out there, assisting you in your garden and landscape.
Learn how to recognize bats, ground beetles, birds, fireflies,
frogs, ladybugs, ladybug larvae, lacewings, praying mantis, garden
snakes, spiders, and even wasps as allies. Cultivate a low toxicity
outlook on maintaining your outdoor, and indoor, environment.
Take time to enjoy your garden this month, and all the life there
WHAT TO DO IN MAY Plant Perennial Plants: Beebalm (Monarda
didyma), Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa), Copper Canyon
Daisy, Cupheas (including Bat-Faced and Cigar Plant), Coreopsis,
Daisies (including Ox-Eye and Shasta), Day Lily, Echinacea
(Purple Coneflower), Eupatoriums (including Gregg's Mistflower),
Gayfeather (Liatris), Goldenrod, Ornamental Grasses, Lamb's
Ears, Lantana, Plumbago, Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia), Ruellias,
Salvias, Santolina, Sedum, and many more.
Plant ground covers and borders: Asian Jasmine, English Ivy,
Frog Fruit, Horseherb, Liriope, and Vinca to name a few.
Continue spraying entire landscape with seaweed solution, in the
morning or evening. This is especially helpful in preparing plants
for the heat of the summer, and in urging tomatoes, etc. to
bloom and set fruit. Water sparingly. It is better to water
established plants deeper and less often, than shallowly and
frequently. Newly seeded areas and seedlings may need daily
watering. Water only as needed; turn off automatic sprinkler
Have a safe and
happy Memorial
Day!
systems when we get good rainfall. A landscape's watering needs
vary depending on weather: hot or windy conditions warrant
more water. Your finger is your best moisture meter: feel the
soil several inches down before watering, and gain an
understanding of how quickly your soil dries out. Water lawn no
more often than every five days. The best time to water is in
the morning: daytime watering wastes too much precious water
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PLUM CREEK
CLA$$IFIED$
NICE Condo for rent on South Padre Island. Great
location; perfect getaway for summer or anytime! Very
reasonable rates. Call for details. 405-2500.
shows, group fundraising opportunities, and individual
business opportunities. For a catalog or more information,
please call Dayna White, 405-2500, Independent Kitchen
Consultant for The Pampered Chef
Home Schoolers' Park Day! Starting May 1st, Buda Park,
Every Wednesday from 10am-?. If you have questions,
please call Sandy Dunn at 449-2424.
Affordable and high quality pottery, bakeware, pictures,
and candles and MUCH more. A Home and Garden
Party Designer is in the Plum Creek Neighborhood … If you’d
like to host a party (GREAT hostess benefits) or you are
interested in selling products (FANTASTIC designer
benefits), please contact Chris Ross at 405-1850 or
ross.douglas.e@att.net.
Ladies, Interested in discovering meaningful
friendships? Join us for discussion & relationships each
Tuesday at 10 AM as we discuss “The Joy of Women's
Friendships.” We will begin Tuesday, May 21st in the home
of Lori Mosher. Call 449-8700 for information.
Want a New or Used Ford Truck or SUV? Contact Chris
Tohill (Plum Creek resident) at ctohill@texas.net or visit
www.truckcityford.com. I can arrange pricing, financing and
delivery to your home in Plum Creek. 1-800-313-0055.
STAR BABYSITTING Need a Baby Sitter? Call 14-year-old
Cortney Pena at 449-6688. Providing childcare 7 days a
week, excluding Wednesdays, for ages 3-10. Weekdays:
5:30-9 PM; Weekends: 2 PM-12 AM; $3.00 for the first
child; $1.00 for every additional child. A neighbor of yours.
Piano/Music lessons provided right in your
neighborhood! Call Artie Bell 449-6626.
Café Moet: PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY STUDIO. All
you need to bring is your imagination and we supply the rest…
paints, brushes, stamps, stencils, sponges, idea books and of
course, lots of pottery! Anyone can do this, ages 1-100.
We’re located in Austin at the Westgate Center (by Central
Market South) between Borders and Hollywood DVD at Hwy
290/71 and South Lamar Blvd. WE DO BIRTHDAY PARTIES
TOO! Call us at 892-3200 or visit us at www.cafémonet.org.
Onsite Computer Technical Support: Hardware and
software troubleshooting. PC Systems Only. Hourly or “by
the job” rates. Call Karell Calera at 449-6659.
All About Grout
Keep your tile floor looking new for years to come by “Color
Sealing” your grout.
See advantages and services below.
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5% Discount For Plum Creek Residents
Give us a call and we will be happy to come by and give free
estimates and show samples. Bruce Perkins, 512-789-2700
Need tutoring? Certified teacher looking to tutor in the
evenings or weekends. I have a Master’s degree in education
and teach in the Del Valle school district. I am
certified in grades K-8. Call Amy Caldera at 449-6659.
Babysitting: Energetic, Enthusiastic, Stay-at-Home
Mom looking to baby-sit at my home. I am home all the
time, so times are flexible — day or evening. Call
Kelly Voss at 449-8100 in Plum Creek on Hartson St.
SOUTHERN LIVING AT HOME: New direct sales business.
Ground floor opportunity. Home-based consultants needed.
Flexible hours of your choice. Call Marielle 405-3560.
Lease a ‘Moon Walk’ today for the party of the year!
Great for birthdays, family reunions, and other festivities!
$95 for 4 hours! Call Clayton or Casey at (512) 297-4810 or
(512) 449-6585.
Babysitters Needed: The Fellowship at Plum Creek, a new
church for our community, is hiring part-time childcare
workers for various events. If you love God and children, and
are interested in occasionally caring for children, call 4498700. Pay range is $6-$8/hr. D.O.E. References and
background check required.
Did you know? The state of Texas requires all persons
that sell, install, service, or simply consult about lawn
sprinklers to be licensed through the TNRCC? Fall is a
great season to have a system installed. Don't spend another
summer dragging around hoses. Properly installed systems
are more efficient, waste less water, and will make your
grass and shrubs look great. Get a free quote from the
licensed professional that lives right here in your
neighborhood. RaynMakr Sprinklers - owner/operator Mark
Watson — license #7554. Call 405-0405.
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AKC Registered Yellow Lab — Stud services available.
Call for more details, 405-0727.
Looking for gift ideas? I sell a variety of quality kitchen
tools at a wide range of prices. I also offer home kitchen
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Stressed Out & Need Some Relief? Relieve built-up
tension and alleviate stress with a full-body massage.
Stress not only affects us mentally, but physically as well.
Call now for some relief. Regina Gilbert, LMT, 449-8396.
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Looking for energetic, athletic, responsible individual to
work with children ages 5 to12 years old in a great tennis
program. Tennis knowledge is a plus but not required. For
more information please call 449-6970.
Home Day Care in Plum Creek! Please call Beth Pinkley
449-6605 for more details.
Beautiful homemade Adirondack chairs, toddler chairs,
tables, benches and more... Great prices and many colors
to choose from. For more information or to stop by (in
Plum Creek) to look at samples call 449-6970.
Interested in Stained Glass? Give By Design a call at
(512) 405-0057 and ask for Teresa or Brian Brown. By
Design is located at 6062 Hartson.
Babysitting - Day or Evening: Will do day or evening
babysitting in your home or mine. I am a junior at Hays
High School with previous babysitting experience. Call
Kassi Scheffer, Plum Creek, 449-8009.
Cakes: Weddings, Showers, and Birthdays. Call Cynthia
Wilson at 405-6000.
Lawn Pals: My customers say I'm 100% TOPS! Moving,
trimming and edging at a great price. Landscaping and
other services also provided. Parental supervision. Call
Allen 4055922.
Lawn-Boy: Remove weeds and cut your grass for a
negotiable price (depends on yard size). Call Brad at 4050057 weekends anytime and weekdays after 6 PM.
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