It finally feels like Fall, the recent front brought crisp mornings and evenings, which are a welcome relief from the hot weather we have been experiencing. Today we gain another hour of sleep and hope that everyone remembers to set their clocks back one hour. This is also the time of the year that households with children count down to a week off from school and gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. It is often easy to forget about what we have to be thankful for but this year it seems like a good time to remember. The Texas Hill Country saw so much loss with the flooding in July. Our community is fortunate that while we did get rain and minimal flooding in the surrounding neighborhoods, Canyon Lake had been so low that it was able to absorb the water that came from the Kerrville/Hunt area.
On an another note, we are lucky that the storm from just over a week ago left minor damages and no loss of life as we have knowledge of. There are many trees that lost limbs, branches and some even split apart. The biggest damage to our community was the “Tamarack Shores” entrance sign. It could withstand the force from the winds that some say were estimated up 110 mph in some areas along FM 306. We are currently taking bids on replacing the sign and are following all directives we receive from the Insurance Company. Please be patient as we are in the planning stages of removing the fallen sign and rock. We have a tentative date of within the next week to get this part of the project completed. As for the pool area and restrooms, mostly downed branches but nothing that cannot be considered significant damage. During the next couple of months it is our hope to work on updating areas through out our community. We have a designated team of Board Members on our “Beautification Committee” who have many wonderful ideas and plans to enhance our community and make our common areas more usable and will be accessible to all residents of Tamarack Shores. Please remember that the pool area is closed for the Winter and no one other than a member of the Board of Directors and/personnel should be inside the locked fenced area. IF someone is caught within the perimeter we will contact Comal County Sheriff and pursue the full force of the law that is within our rights.
In other news, it is basically a reiteration of the same Public Service Announcement regarding pets, primarily dogs that are kept outdoors. As responsible pet owners we must be diligent to follow the letter of the laws outlined by the Comal County Animal Control Office. These laws are made to protect our beloved dogs and cats from injuries, physical harm and even death! Please remember that each of us pet owners made the voluntary decision to bring these pets into our homes and they look to us to care for them, providing them shelter from all types of weather, food and water. These pets also need a safe area within their owners property to run and play freely. We encourage each pet owner to review the guidelines provided at the Comal County Animal Control website as it outlines the minimum requires for keeping pets tethered with a chain. Some solutions could be to provide a dog run or large area fenced kennel for your pets. And always, when making the decision to walk your pet in our community to keep them on a sturdy collar/leash and be able to control your pet should they encounter another dog or wildlife. It is imperative to keep them from breaking free and running after another animal. On a personal note, I have seen first hand the horrific damage that can be done to pets should they escape from our grasps, it is something I do not wish on anyone. I encourage pet owners to do research on helpful ways to protect themselves and their pets.
That concludes this message. Happy Fall residents of Tamarack Shores! Remember to reach out via our website if you need assistance, the appropriate email addresses are posted and responses received within 2 to 3 business days. IF it is an emergency, email tamarackshorespresident@gmail.com and place “URGENT EMERGENCY” in the subject line.”