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2 HOA MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS: Kim Bennink Shelley Janda Bob Wohlford EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Woody Whitten President Ryan Putman...Vice President Jon Devries...Secretary Vacant...Treasurer Jim Lipa... Member at Large MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Alliance Association Management (main) Wild Basin Rd, Suite 308, Austin, TX Customer Service Shadana Hurd, Property Manager... IMPORTANT NUMBERS WILLIAMSON COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE: Main Number Non-emergency number Emergencies CITY OF ROUND ROCK Utility Billing (Water) ROUND ROCK REFUSE Trash Service SCHOOLS Double File Elementary Teravista Elementary Hernandez Middle School Stony Point High School NEWSLETTER INFO EDITOR Woody Whitten...whitten.cchoa@gmail.com PUBLISHER Peel, Inc Advertising... advertising@peelinc.com Mark Your Calendars! October 2012 OCTOBER 2012 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat IMPORTANT OCTOBER DATES October 12 Chandler Creed MUD special meeting, 7 PM (M.E. Gene Johnson Building) October 22 Chandler Creek MUD monthly board meeting, 7 PM (M.E. Gene Johnson Building) October 25 Chandler Creek HOA Executive Committee meeting, 7 P.M. (Wingate Inn Conference Center) October 31 Halloween November NOVEMBER Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat IMPORTANT NOVEMBER DATES November 9 Chandler Creed MUD special meeting, 7 PM (M.E. Gene Johnson Building) November 12 Veterans Day November 22 Thanksgiving November 26 Chandler Creek MUD monthly board meeting 7 PM (M.E. Gene Johnson Building) November 29 Chandler Creek HOA Executive Committee meeting, 7 P.M. (Wingate Inn Conference Center) *Note: Monthly meeting dates are subject to change. Please double check with the HOA or MUD to confirm meeting dates prior to attending. 2 Chandler Creek Chronicle - October 2012 Copyright 2012 Peel, Inc.

The property inspector also takes pictures of the violations, which are now included with violation letters.

3 Covenant Violation Data August 2012 Property inspections are performed twice a month for the Chandler Creek HOA. During these inspections, any covenant violations observed are noted and a violation notice is sent to the homeowner. The property inspector also takes pictures of the violations, which are now included with violation letters. Please note: If you have any questions about a violation letter you receive, it is imperative that you contact the management company as soon as possible after receiving the letter so that your questions/concerns can be addressed in a timely manner. If you wish to dispute a violation, please remember that all disputes must be submitted in writing. Chandler Creek HERE IS A BREAKDOWN OF THE TYPES OF VIOLATIONS NOTED FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2012: Mow/Edge/Weed/Shrubs Fence...14 RV/Boat/Trailer Storage...10 Debris...8 Trash/Recycling Containers...4 Inoperable Vehicle...3 Tree Planting/Removal...3 Missing Address...2 Pet Nuisance...2 Unapproved Alteration/Improvements...2 Misc...1 Exterior Modifications...1 Multiple Items...1 Maintenance...1 Street Parking...1 Your friends are our friends! Call today to learn about our referral program! Copyright 2012 Peel, Inc. Chandler Creek Chronicle - October

Happy Halloween Chandler Creek! Boy this year has flown by!

yards and property in a Spooktacular manner for Halloween.

Chandler Creek sections for Best Yard Decorations.

We do want to remind residents that no decorations may extend into common areas or

Have a wonderful Halloween, and watch out for the kiddos!

HALLOWEEN PARTY. THEY ARE QUICK TO PREPARE, FUN TO DECORATE AND A GREAT HIT WITH KIDDOS!

25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix 1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting

5 ounce) package fudge stripe cookies 1 (6 ounce) bag milk chocolate candy kisses,

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4 Happy Halloween Chandler Creek! Boy this year has flown by! We would like to invite all residents of Chandler Creek to feel free to decorate your yards and property in a Spooktacular manner for Halloween. As some residents are aware there are awards given out each year in each of the Chandler Creek sections for Best Yard Decorations. Feel free to get as creative and wild as you dare! We do want to remind residents that no decorations may extend into common areas or block sidewalks, streets, or safety equipment such as fire hydrants. Have a wonderful Halloween, and watch out for the kiddos! Kim's Cooking Corner Cute Halloween Bat Cupcakes THESE ARE A FUN LITTLE TREAT AT ANY HALLOWEEN PARTY. THEY ARE QUICK TO PREPARE, FUN TO DECORATE AND A GREAT HIT WITH KIDDOS! INGREDIENTS 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix 1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting 1 (11.5 ounce) package fudge stripe cookies 1 (6 ounce) bag milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped 1 tablespoon red gel icing DIRECTIONS Your newsletter is provided 100% Free of charge to your HOA... and is made possible by the advertisers within. Please frequent their businesses and let them know where you saw their advertisement. While there, be sure to say Thanks! 1. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes. Cool. Frost cupcakes with chocolate frosting. 2. Break the cookies in half, and press two halves into the top of each cupcake for wings, stripes facing the frosting. Place a chocolate kiss in front of the cookies with the point facing forward for the body. Make two beady little eyes with the red gel icing towards the point of the kiss. Let the fun begin! 4 Chandler Creek Chronicle - October 2012 Copyright 2012 Peel, Inc.

5 Thank you for making Austin Sports Arena the #1 location in Central Texas for Roller Skating, Birthday Parties, Fundraisers, and Inline Hockey! Redeem This coupon for Free Quad Skate Rentals for the entire family or receive 10% off your next Birthday Party! [One Use Per Family] Call (512) or Gattis School Road, Round Rock Texas Copyright 2012 Peel, Inc. Chandler Creek Chronicle - October

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6 ADVERTISE Y O U RHERE BUSINESS SEND US YOUR Event Pictures!! Do you have a picture of an event that you would like to run in this newsletter? Send it to us and we will publish it in the next issue. the picture to whitten.cchoa@gmail.com. Be sure to include the text that you would like to have as the caption. Pictures will appear in color online at View answers online at SUDOKU The goal is to fill in the grid so that every row, Feature every Exchange column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. Each digit may appear only once in each row, each column, and each 3x3 box Feature Exchange At no time will any source be allowed to use the Chandler Creek Chronicle' contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, , electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from Peel, Inc. The information in the Chandler Creek Chronicle is exclusively for the private use of the Chandler Creek HOA and Peel, Inc. DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser. * The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. * Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction. * Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above. ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS TO YOUR NEIGHBORS PEEL, INC. community newsletters Support Your Community Newsletter Ryan Lundberg Sales Manager ext 23 ryan@peelinc.com 6 Chandler Creek Chronicle - October 2012 Copyright 2012 Peel, Inc.

Splitting Hares NatureWatch by Jim and Lynne Weber Colloquially known as bunnies, rabbits and hares are small mammals that can be found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, woodlands,

Rabbits are clearly distinguished from hares in that rabbits typically have young that are born blind and hairless (altricial) and hares have young that are born with hair and able to see (precocial).

Rabbits, other than cottontails, live underground in burrows, but cottontails, like hares, live in simple grass nests above the ground called forms.

Hares are also called jackrabbits, as they are very quick and can run up to speeds of 45 miles per hour! They have jointed or kinetic skulls, which are unique among mammals.

7 Splitting Hares NatureWatch by Jim and Lynne Weber Colloquially known as bunnies, rabbits and hares are small mammals that can be found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, woodlands, grasslands, deserts, and even wetlands. But did you know that there are true differences between rabbits and hares? Rabbits are clearly distinguished from hares in that rabbits typically have young that are born blind and hairless (altricial) and hares have young that are born with hair and able to see (precocial). Since young hares are well camouflaged and mobile within minutes of being born, the mother does not protect them and is with them only long enough to nurse. Rabbits, other than cottontails, live underground in burrows, but cottontails, like hares, live in simple grass nests above the ground called forms. Unlike rabbits, hares usually do not live in groups (although a group of hares is called a drove ) and they are generally larger than rabbits, with longer ears and black markings on their fur. Hares are also called jackrabbits, as they are very quick and can run up to speeds of 45 miles per hour! They have jointed or kinetic skulls, which are unique among mammals. This joint permits relative motion between the anterior and posterior part of the skull s braincase, helping to absorb the G-force created as the hare strikes its powerful hind legs with impact against the ground. In our area of Texas you can find the Swamp Rabbit (Sylvilagus aquaticus), the Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus), and the Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus calfornicus). Living in the eastern third of our state and one of the largest cottontails in its range, the Swamp Rabbit inhabits poorly drained river bottoms and marshes. Its upper parts are grayish-brown heavily lined with black with a white underside and cinnamon-colored front legs and tops of hind feet. At home in the water, this rabbit s dense fur helps to waterproof its skin, and unlike other rabbits it will cross streams and rivers on its own. Also unlike other rabbits, its young have fur at birth but their eyes and ears are closed. Eastern Cottontails are the most common rabbit in the eastern three-fourths of Texas and are moderately large with rusty-brown fur, relatively short ears, and large hind feet. These cottontails commonly frequent brush-dotted pastures and are active largely in the twilight hours and at night, when they venture out to meadows or lawns to forage. They often live at the edges of town and feed in gardens and flower beds, and are common along country roads lined with dense vegetation. Eastern Cottontails are prolific breeders, and can have as many as four or five litters throughout the year. The Black-tailed Jackrabbit, also known as the Desert Hare, reaches a length of about two feet and weighs from three to six pounds. Its distinctive long ears and powerful rear legs distinguish it as a hare. With dorsal fur that is dark buff peppered with black and an underside of creamy white, its black markings are found on the tips of its ears and the top of its short tail. In warmer climates like ours, this jackrabbit breeds year round and the average litter size is four, but it can range from two to seven depending on the food supply. Since it does not hibernate or migrate, it uses the same square half-mile to mile habitat of oak-juniper woodland as its territory. Now that you know the subtle (and sometimes confusing) differences between these closely related mammals, you too can try your hand at splitting hares! Swamp Rabbit Eastern Cottontail Black-tailed Jackrabbit Send your nature-related questions to naturewatch@austin.rr.com and we ll do our best to answer them. If you enjoy reading these articles, look for our book, Nature Watch Austin, published by Texas A&M University Press. Copyright 2012 Peel, Inc. Chandler Creek Chronicle - October

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