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HUNTER'S CHASEHUNTER'S CHASEThe Official Newsletter ofthe
Hunter's Chase HOA
April 2015Volume 5, Issue 4
NEWSNEIGHBORHOODDEED RESTRICTIONS ON RUBBISH
From time to time it is appropriate to remind Hunters Chase
property owners including those renting or leasing homes to others
that the deed restrictions are specific when it comes to rubbish.
No lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground for rubbish,
garbage or other waste. Its important for the residents to work
together to maintain the cleanliness and quality of the
neighborhood. Should you see a violation of the deed restrictions
related to this type of violation, please feel free to contact Sage
Management at [email protected]
ROUND ROCK ISDS CELEBRATION OF FAMILIESThe Celebration of
Families is an annual event from
Round Rock ISD that invites families to attend valuable sessions
on parenting, education, and wellness. Sessions from trained
professionals in parenting, school counseling, college advisement,
and wellness will be available free to attendees. Round Rock ISD,
as part of the event, hosts a Celebration of Families 5K run/walk
on April 18th at 8 a.m. at Round Rock High School. All proceeds
from the race will be split between the participating Project
Graduation committees from Cedar Ridge,
McNeil, Round Rock, Stony Point and Westwood High Schools to
enable a fun, safe environment free of drugs and alcohol for a last
social event for graduating seniors. For information about the
events and for partner opportunities, visit:
https://roundrockisd.org/celebration2015/http://roundrockisd.org/wellnessfair2015/
To register for the 5K, visit:
http://www.active.com/round-rock-tx/running/distance-running-races/celebrations-of-families-5k-2015.
Partners Sought: Round Rock ISD also is looking for additional
partners to support the event. Learn more about sponsorship
packages here: https://roundrockisd.org/wellnessfair2015/
CRAYFISH BOIL AT RATTAN CREEK PARKHankering for crayfish? Then
head up to Rattan Creek Park on
Saturday, April 25, for a healthy, spicy mix of crawfish,
shrimp, sausage, potatoes.A keg of beer will be provided, and live
music will be provided by Bat City, Harbor Lights and RIIL
Chemistry.
The event runs from 1-4 p.m. The crayfish boil is put on by the
RCNA Board and costs $20 per person or $35 per family. Advance
registration is required. Register at:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-rcna-crawfish-boil-tickets-15376711157?aff=es2.
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Hunters Chase Yahoo
Newsgrouphttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/hunterschase/
Hunters Chase POA website - http://hca.goodwintx.com/
UTILITIESElectricity City of Austin
.............................................. 512-494-9400Gas
Atmos Energy
...........................................1-888-286-6700 Emergency
...................................................
866-322-8667Water/Wastewater (City of Austin) Emergency
...................................................
512-912-6000Trash/Recycling City of Austin
.............................................. 512-494-9400
PROPERTY MANAGEMENTHC HOA Goodwin Management Inc.
[email protected] ........... 512-502-7503Estates of
HC POA CA Managers: [email protected]
................................. 512-288-2376
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEEApplications are found on the
intranet site at
http://hca.goodwintx.com/
DEED ENFORCEMENT To report violations contact Sage Management
at
[email protected] documents at
http://hca.goodwintx.com.
CONTACT NUMBERS & IMPORTANT INFOSCHOOLS
Pond Springs Elementary ................................
512-464-4200
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http://schools.roundrockisd.org/pondsprings/
Deerpark Middle School .................................
512-464-6600
..........................http://schools.roundrockisd.org/deerpark/
McNeil High School .......................................
512-464-6300
.............................http://schools.roundrockisd.org/mcneil/
OTHER
Crime Stoppers ..........................................
1-800-253-STOP
County Commissioner
Lisa Birkman, Pct. 1 ..... 512-733-5384 fax; 512-733-5380
Animal Control ...............................................
512-943-1389
Spicewood Springs Branch Public Library
....................... 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd
512-974-3800
POA BOARD
Brian James
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President
Samuel Yu
........................................................Vice
President
Michael Kuykendall
.................................................Treasurer
Rebekah Sheppard
...................................................Secretary
Lynn Raridon Maddox ...............................At-Large
Member
To reach any one of the board members please contact Carmen
Glassinger at [email protected]
Make an impact.
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WWW.COLINSHOPE.ORG
JOIN US FOR GOLF AND A GREAT CAUSE!
*Includes lunch, dinner, hat & swag.
DATE:TIME:
Wednesday, April 29th11:00 am Registration, 1:00 pm Start
LOCATION: Flintrock Falls Golf CourseFORMAT: 4-person
scramble
COST: $165 per golfer*
REGISTER: WWW.TINYCH.ORG/GOLF
Questions? Contact:Kim Flasch: [email protected]
Sue Hart: [email protected]
Join us for the 7th annual Colins Hope Classic charity golf
tournament. Enjoy a beautiful course, lunch, dinner, a chance to
win a Lexus or
RV, and great prizes.
Gather your friends, grab your clubs, and help us reach our
pledge raising goals and spread
awareness about drowning prevention.
WeenvisionaWORLDCHILDRENDO NOT DROWNwhere
Yard and Garden News & Tips The German Iris: A Great Choice
for Gardeners Seeking to Conserve Water
Debby Cole of Greater Texas Landscape has lots of positives to
share about the German Iris as spring approaches:
It wont be long before our beloved iris will start blooming.With
the crazy back and forth cold/warm weather, our pretty iris friends
are quite unsure when to appear; however, they will indeed be
here!
These tough plants stay green through the cold winters as well
as hot summers then pop out those colorful blooms in
spring.Although the bloom cycle is short lived (several weeks
rather than months), the iris is a welcome addition to any
landscape especially those looking to conserve water.Iris come in
many colors and combinations. There are also tall varieties as well
as short, and these plants will last for YEARS in the
landscape.They can be divided as they spread and can be shared!
If you have landscaping needs, you can reach Debbie at
512-626-0600. The Greater Texas Landscape website is found at:
http://gtlandscapes.com/
KEEP INSECTS AROUND THE GARDEN The Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife
recently discussed the benefits
of insects in a garden in an article by Julie Bawden Davis.The
article, The Little Things That Run Our Gardens, points out that
every insect has a story and a function in the garden. Davis
writes, Instead of striving to protect plants from bugs, focus on
protecting insects. Theyll pay you back many times over by
protecting and enriching your native landscape.
Among its recommendations, the piece advises a diverse and
substantial landscape of natives in your yard, including
groundcovers, shrubs, trees and vines, so that you provide a stable
food web and breeding grounds for a wide variety of native
insects.
One of the experts interviewed says, Most native insects have
co-evolved with native plants over thousands of years. That means
that although all plant leaves may look the same to us humans, to
insects the foliage and flowers of many alien species are inedible.
Growing native plants is the best way to provide native insects
with food.
You can find the article and many others at:
http://www.wildflower.org/feature_archive/
NATIVE PLANT SALE APRIL 11-12The Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife
Center will hold its Public
Spring Native Plant Sale April 11-12. Youll be able to choose
from nearly 300 species of hardy Texas natives bred to thrive with
the Central Texas climate.
Admission:$10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $4 children 5
through 17, and members and children under 5 are free.
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NEWSLETTER INFOEDITORRichard Maddox
[email protected] Peel,
Inc. ......................................................
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HUNTERS CHASE POA COMMITTEESResidents interested in joining a
committee should contact Darin Siefkes at [email protected].
Neighborhood Watch - will assist with implementing a
neighborhood watch program2. Amenities (Pool, Park & Tennis)
- will be responsible for
maintenance and improvement suggestions to the Board3. Events -
responsible for determining which neighborhood
events to plan and carrying out the planning and execution of
the events (Neighborhood garage sale, Christmas caroling, potlucks,
etc)
NORTHWEST FAMILY YMCA5807 McNeil Dr 512.335.9622
AustinYMCA.org
SPRING INTO SUMMER
REGISTRATION now open for Swim Lessons!
June 8 August 207:30am 6:00pm weekdays
Ages 4 thru 14
Kinder, Theme, Sports & Adventure Camps
Financial Assistance Available
23 SUMMER CAMP LOCATIONS Travis, Bastrop & Hays Counties
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SAVE $35 per week on summer camp
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Great Music in a Kid-Friendly Environment
The 2015 Old Settlers Festival takes place April 16-19 in
Driftwood. Started in 1987, the Festival was first held at Old
Settlers Park in Round Rock and has become a showcase for Americana
and roots music.
The musical lineup includes national and local acts. This year,
The Mavericks, Robert Earl Keen and Sam Bush are among the
acts.
The Festival prides itself as a laid-back, Texas-friendly event
that is fun for the entire family. Among the draws for kids: A
monster slide Petting zoo and pony rides. Face painting. Rock
climbing. Arts and crafts
Tickets sell quickly for the Festival. Learn more and order
tickets at: http://www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org.
First off, let me mention that a pest is all a matter of
perspective. There are insects that are commonly thought of as
pests that can also be considered beneficial when viewed through
the proper lens. An easy example would be termites. People are very
unhappy when they find termites eating the cellulose material in
their home, but in a natural setting, termites help break down
cellulose material when trees fall in the forest. Of course, this
works both ways. A flipped example is ladybird beetles. They are
often called beneficial insects because they help to consume aphids
and other small, soft-bodied insects that attack desired plants. I
have seen ladybird beetles by the thousands enter my parents home
to overwinter. These beetles are not the kind little helpers that
ladybugs are made out to be- they dive bomb you, bite you and can
stain fabrics with a fluid they exude. So keeping that in mind, let
us proceed with a few beneficials you may find in the
landscape.
Ladybird beetles a.k.a ladybugs: Ladybird beetle adults come in
a variety of sizes and colors. Many of them are some shade of red
and often have spots. Eggs are often laid in clusters near a food
source, often aphids. The eggs are a yellowish-orange color and
look like footballs sitting up on their end. Most larvae are
elongated and a blackish-grey color with orange markings. Ladybird
beetles pupate on the plant and pupae are non-moving. The adults
and larvae are the stages that help to control soft-bodied pests
such as aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs and scale insects.
Praying Mantises: Praying mantises are general predators in the
nymphal and adult stages. They are also cannibalistic. Adults are
fairly large insects with an elongated prothorax and front legs
modified for capturing prey. Nymphs look similar to adults but are
smaller and do not have fully developed wings. Adult females lay
egg cases on small twigs and branches. At first the egg case looks
like a frothy mass, but it soon hardens into an elongated, ridged
case.
Spiders: Spiders are not insects, but arachnids. They have two
body regions and eight legs which differentiates them from insects.
Spiders are a large group with many shapes, colors and sizes. They
are general predators as immatures and adults. For more information
on specific spiders, see spider ID article from the May 2011 issue
of the Compost Bin here:
www.tcmastergardeners.org/newsletter/2011/News2011.05.pdfThere
are many more beneficial creatures that help keep pest
populations
in check. Before you decide to utilize a pesticide to manage a
pest, take a closer look to see if nature is already controlling
pests for you.
BACKYARD BENEFICIALS
The information given herein is for educational purposes only.
Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the
understanding that no discrimination is intended and no
endorsement by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service or the
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is implied. Extension programs
serve people of all ages regardless of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age,
disability, genetic information or veteran status.
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