The following are quotes from the Mayor and City CouncilвЂ›s вЂњGrowth Management ReportвЂќ: The вЂњHowвЂќ and вЂњWhyвЂќ on KyleвЂ›s 120day Moratorium on Property Development вЂњThe 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.вЂќ While the local news media has written about KyleвЂ›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 вЂњTexas Local Government Code.вЂќ The City government, based on their best approximations, believes that they currently have over 13,000 Living Unit Equivalents (LUEвЂ›s) in some stage of development. That number includes everything from approved plans to houses currently under construction. An additional 13,000 LUEвЂ›s would bring KyleвЂ›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. вЂњTexas Local Government CodeвЂќ allows for the implementation of a property development moratorium in the event that a city can prove through written findings that they are, вЂњвЂ¦ justified by demonstrating a need to prevent a shortage of essential public facilities.вЂќ Water and wastewater constitute вЂњessential public facilitiesвЂќ and the acquisition of additional water rights, and the expansion of our water treatment plant takes both time and money. The growth from KyleвЂ›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 вЂњTexas Local Government CodeвЂќ 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 LUEвЂ›s pre-approved and by the end of 2002 we will have fewer than 800 LUEвЂ›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 вЂњCity of Kyle Growth Management Report, February 2002.) WhatвЂ›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, youвЂ›ll appreciate the following information. 1. Identify the problem/pest correctly. First of all, don't panic! A. 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 wonвЂ›t hurt to keep an eye on your plants for a while if you want to make sure. (continued on page 3) 1 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 вЂ¦ whether you enjoy writing, researching, or simply walking around the neighborhood; you will feel right at home with this committee of friendly volunteers. DonвЂ›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 вЂ¦ 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 youвЂ›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.вЂќ If you are interested in joining this new committee, please contact Peter French at 472 Recreation Committee Update and Upcoming Events 7455 or email him at plfrench@austin.rr.com. YARD OF THE MONTH вЂ“ 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. 2 Spillway Repairs and the Hike and Bike Trails Play the Hill CountryвЂ™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. п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· 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 KohlerвЂ™s Crossing Road -Kyle, TX www.plumcreekgolf.com Paid Advertisement 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 itвЂ›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 (continued from page 1) 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. (continued on page 4) 3 (continued from page 3) 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 doesnвЂ›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 4 1. said. Even though St. Augustine is not well adapted here, even though chinch bugs were an epidemic last summer as we started hitting 112degree temperatures, the organic (continued on page 4) 2. 3. 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. (continued from page 4) 1. 2. 3. 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. 1. 2. 3. 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. 1. 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. 1. 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. 1. 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. 5 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 (continued on page 6) (continued from page 5) 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." 1. 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 6 7 8 9 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 вЂ¦ If youвЂ™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 вЂњThe Joy of Women's Friendships.вЂќ 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. CafГ© Moet: PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY STUDIO. All you need to bring is your imagination and we supply the restвЂ¦ paints, brushes, stamps, stencils, sponges, idea books and of course, lots of pottery! Anyone can do this, ages 1-100. WeвЂ™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.cafГ©monet.org. Onsite Computer Technical Support: Hardware and software troubleshooting. PC Systems Only. Hourly or вЂњby the jobвЂќ rates. Call Karell Calera at 449-6659. All About Grout Keep your tile floor looking new for years to come by вЂњColor SealingвЂќ your grout. See advantages and services below. п‚· Stain Proofing п‚· Consistent in Color п‚· Water Based, Non-Toxic п‚· If You Like, We Can Change Grout Color п‚· 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 MasterвЂ™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 вЂ” 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 вЂ�Moon WalkвЂ™ 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 вЂ” license #7554. Call 405-0405. (continued on page 11) AKC Registered Yellow Lab вЂ” 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 10 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. PLUM CREEK CLA$$IFIED$ (continued from page 10) 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. 11