Twin Creeks - November 2012

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TWIN CREEKS TRIBUNE

Official Publication of the Twin Creeks Homeowner's Association

November 2012 Volume 5, Issue 11

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

Twin Creeks First “National Night Out”A Huge Success

National Night Out is a nationwide event designed to help build and sustain great neighborhood bonds and to show support for our local law enforcement officers. All the positive comments from our neighbors indicate these goals were accomplished in Twin Creeks when we celebrated our first National Night Out with block parties on Tuesday, October 2, 2012.

There is an old saying it “takes a village” … however, in Twin Creeks it only took our individual streets! In typical fashion of our residents, we had an excellent turnout!

In addition to all of our neighbors turning on their porch lights, there were many creative ideas that Neighborhood Watch Block Captains and residents came up with to celebrate this event. Several area streets had potluck dinners; others grilled hamburgers and hot dogs while visiting and meeting one another. Some neighbors gathered together in their cul-de-sac and visited while the children decorated posters, played together and rode bikes.

Other fun activities and ideas were incorporated -- one street had a popcorn machine and shared popcorn while visiting; another street had a cupcake decorating station set up for the children; and another even incorporated celebrating one of their resident’s birthday. Some of the Block Captains passed out “no solicitation” signs, while another gave out aloe vera plants to neighbors. The highlight of the evening, however, was a Travis County Deputy Sheriff who drove through Twin Creeks, stopping in to say hello to children and their families.

Twin Creeks’ first year to participate in this event was very successful. Many residents met one another for the first time. Several residents thought that it was such a good idea that they want to have block parties more often. And all have agreed that Twin Creeks wants to participate in National Night Out next year!

Neighborhood Watch welcomes our newest Block Captains:

Jennifer Childress - Ebbsfleet Drive, Copford Lane an Spiderwort DriveKristin Kemp - Barsham CourtNoel Garcia – Kittiwake Lane

TWIN CREEKS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MOTTO: “REPORT EVERY CRIME EVERY TIME”

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mosquitoes, West Nile VirusRecent heavy rainfall was a welcome relief to the Central Texas

drought. However, the standing water left over from the rains is an ideal habitat for mosquitoes to lay eggs which will grow into larvae and eventually new mosquitoes which can carry West Nile Virus. In light of recent reports of mosquitoes carrying WNV in Texas and a WNV death in Williamson County, the City of Cedar Park is asking all residents, businesses home owners associations to please inspect their properties for standing water and remove it right away.

“It is very important that citizens do their part to eliminate any potential mosquito breeding grounds,” Cedar Park Emergency Management Coordinator Michael Clanton says. “West Nile Virus should be taken seriously, and it is important that everyone does their part to keep the community safe.”

Places to look include wheelbarrows, rain gutters, buckets, plastic covers, toys, or any other

containers where mosquitoes can breed. The Williamson County and Cities Health District also recommends taking the following steps to eliminate stagnant water:

• Empty and change the water in pet drinking bowls, bird baths, fountains, wading pools, rain barrels, and potted plant trays every 4 to 5 days to destroy potential mosquito habitats

• Drain or fill temporary pools of water with dirt• Keep swimming pool water treated and circulating• Clean out rain gutters• Remove discarded tires or keep them dry and covered• Add an aerator to ponds and water gardens or add fish that will

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To report potential mosquito habitats such as stagnant water ponds, abandoned swimming pools, or discarded tires, please call the City of Cedar Park’s Code Enforcement Division at 512-401-5206.

The City also recommends that everyone avoid mosquito stings and West Nile Virus by wearing insect repellant and long sleeved shirts with long pants outdoors, and stay indoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

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If you can't turn away from those puppy-dog eyes, a bite or two of pet-safe veggies like plain broccoli, sweet potato or carrots, or a small taste of plain turkey is usually OK. Put the treats in a Kong or other puzzle toy while you sit down to eat with your family so that your furry begger is happily preoccupied!

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