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HUNTER'S CHASEHUNTER'S CHASEThe Official Newsletter ofthe Hunter's Chase HOA

April 2012Volume 2, Issue 4

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UPCOMING EVENTSaddicting, yet relaxing hobby. There is only one proper way to enjoy this day. And, that’s out on the golf course.

• April16th - FREE composting class - Spicewood Spring Branch Library 6:30PM – 7:30PM - Austin Recycles is hosting free composting class at the Spicewood Springs Branch Library. Participants who meet the criteria are eligible for 75% off a home composting system - http://freecompostingclassapril16-eorg.eventbrite.com/

• April16th - National Librarian Day celebrates and honors librarians. Good day to go to the Spring Branch Library

APRIL 2012• April1st - April Fool’s day• April4th - Austin Recycles – time to put

out the recycle can - http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Trash_and_Recycling/2012-weekB-wednesday.pdf

• April6th - Round Rock ISD closed for Spring Holiday

• April10th - Golfer’s Day - Some avid golfers might suggest that any and every day is Golfer’s Day. But on this day, it’s official. The only question is, does this day honor the golfer, the sport, or the weather? Well, it’s a little of each. Golfer’s Day is an opportunity to be thankful that someone invented this

and say “thank you” to a librarian• April18th - Austin Recycles – time to

put out the recycle can - http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Trash_and_Recycling/2012-weekB-wednesday.pdf

• April22nd - National Jelly Bean Day is a time to enjoy gobs and gobs of jelly beans.

• April 22nd - Earth day - http://earthdayaustin.com/

• April26th - Take Your Son or Daughter to Work Day - Educators are provided with materials for incorporating career exploration into school curricula on the day before or after the event.

Austin City Council Approves 30-year Plan to Reach Zero Waste

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At its meeting on Dec. 15, the Austin City Council unanimously approved the Austin Resource Recovery Master Plan, a long-term plan for Austin Resource Recovery (formerly Solid Waste Services) that projects future activities and services for the next 30 years. The Master Plan looks at the Department in its entirety and empowers the Austin community to achieve a drastic reduction in the amount of trash sent to area landfills.

“Austin Resource Recovery is transforming f rom an agency focused on waste management collection to one focused on materials resource management,” said Bob Gedert, Austin Resource Recovery Director.

“This Master Plan is the road map to get us to Zero Waste.”

Zero Waste is a philosophy that goes beyond recycling to focus first on reducing trash and reusing products and then recycling and composting the rest. In 2009, City Council passed Texas’ first Zero Waste Plan and set a goal to reduce the amount of waste sent to area landfills by 90 percent by 2040. To ensure Zero Waste is achieved, the Department has established more aggressive goals and plans to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by 90 percent by 2030.

“Zero Waste provides far-reaching benefits for the Austin community,” Gedert said. “It

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Get Your Taxes Under ControlNow that we’ve passed into 2012, you’re

probably wondering what you should do to get ready for filing your 2011 tax return. You might also be interested in simple steps you can take now to make sure your 2012 tax situation stays under control. Here are some ideas to get you moving in the right direction.

1. Review your wage withholding or estimated payments. Eighty-five percent of all taxpayers get a tax refund when they file their tax returns. The average refund is nearly $3,000. If you get a tax refund, it doesn’t mean the government got religion and decided to give you free money. It means you paid about $250 per month more taxes than you owe. If you got a refund in 2011 for tax year 2010, you need to examine your withholding situation going into 2012 to make sure you don’t overpay.

Whether you’re an employee or you make estimated tax payments as a self-employed person, sit down now and do some preliminary calculations on your 2011 tax liability. Figure out if you’ve overpaid. If so, you need to adjust Form W-4 (for wage earners) or your estimated tax payment pattern (for self-employed persons). Keep in mind that no law requires you to pay more taxes than you owe. For withholding purposes, you avoid under-withholding penalties if you pay either: a) 100% of last year’s tax (2011), or b) 90 percent of this year’s tax (2012), whichever is less. Use that yardstick to guide you in adjusting your withholding.

These withholding adjustments are especially helpful if the IRS accepted an Offer in Compromise in your case during 2011. One of the conditions of the offer is that the IRS will keep any refund due in the year (or for the year) in which the offer is accepted. See Form 656, Offer in Compromise. For example, if the IRS accepted your OIC in December 2011, they will keep any refund you’re entitled to for 2011. If the IRS accepts an offer in 2012, they will keep not only your 2011 refund, but any refund due for 2012 as well. You can reduce that refund by adjusting your withholding to ensure that you pay only the tax owed, and no more.

2. Count your money now. Each year, millions of people are blindsided come April 15 with surprise tax liabilities they can’t pay. Don’t wait until March or April to start figuring your tax,

especially if 2011 was a particularly good year for you. It is important to sit down now and examine your 2011 financial situation. If there were substantial changes to your economic condition, they may have the impact of increasing your tax burden. If you don’t have the money to cover the tax, you will wind up as one of the millions of taxpayers facing enforced tax collection action.

Make sure you have a good handle on what you’re going to owe. If you figure it out now, you still have time to put together a plan to pay the tax. If you don’t plan now, you could be hit over the head in April. In my experience, it’s that kind of shock that causes people to start making critical mistakes in how they handle their tax obligations. Often, these mistakes lead to years of hassle and harassment at the hands of the IRS.

3. Consider making equipment purchases. If

you own a small business, now is a good time to consider purchasing any equipment you might need for your business in 2012. A special tax code section creates an advantage for acting now. Thatadvantageissettoexpireattheendof2012, unless it’s again extended by congressional action.

Code section 179 allows you to claim a full deduction for the cost of business tools and equipment that are placed in service in the year in question. Ordinarily, the cost of such equipment must be depreciated over the useful life of the equipment. For example, if you purchase a copier for $5,000, you would normally have to depreciate that copier over three years. In that case, you get a deduction of $1,667 for each of three years.

But under section 179, you can fully expense up to $139,000 of equipment placed in service in 2012. This allows you to get the full benefit of the deduction in the year of the purchase, rather than having to spread the recovery over several

years. The bad news is that this benefit is set to expire January 1, 2013. At that time, the amount of business property you can fully expense will drop to just $25,000, the level it was at prior to the Bush tax reform measures. Now is the time to take advantage of this deduction, especially if you anticipate increased income during 2012. The best way to offset that income for tax purposes but still get the benefit of the money is to buy equipment you need to operate your business more effectively.

4. Fund a Medical Savings or Health Savings Account. One of the best-kept secrets in tax planning remains the Medical Savings Account and Health Savings Account. These accounts allow you to set aside money that is earmarked to pay medical expenses not covered by insurance (other than the insurance policy itself ). By placing the money in a specially designated savings account, the contribution to the account is tax deductible, up to certain limits. It works much like an IRA or 401(k), except that you don’t have to pay taxes on the money when it’s distributed, provided you use it for medical expenses that are not covered by insurance. By funding the account now, you can get the benefit of interest growth over the span of 2012 if you don’t use the money. What’s more, any money left in the account at the end of the year carries over to 2013 and remains in your account, under your control. You don’t lose the money. It’s always available to you.

5. Fund a retirement account. An IRA, 401(k) or other retirement account can be funded anytime up to April 15 and you get a deduction for the contribution (within limits) for tax year 2011. You can get a deduction for 2011 simply by designating the contribution to apply to that year. That means a contribution made in 2012 can still apply to and be deductible in 2011. This is the only tool available now to cut your taxes for the prior year.

6. Consider restructuring your business. There are millions of people operating small businesses in the form of sole proprietorships. And while this is probably the best way to start a new business, it may not be the best way to continue an existing business. Various forms of


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Fit & Fun: Health Tips for You &Your ChildrenBy: Concentra Urgent Care

Getting fit and staying fit can be a fun process. That’s true for individuals, and it’s especially true for families. Fitness is an important topic, especially when your daily routine involves a lot of sitting, whether at work, at school, or at home in front of a computer or TV screen. The habits that we learn as children are often the habits we carry into adulthood. As parents, we can help our children build healthy habits and find new, fun ways to motivate ourselves and our children to get active.

BELOW ARE SOME IDEAS FORGETTING OFF THE COUCH & HAVING SOME

FUN WHILE GETTING FIT:

• Takeanactivevacation: It’s tempting every day to think of your vacation as a time to sit and relax. But isn’t that what your body does everyday? Instead, you can plan a trip that includes hiking, biking, skiing, and other activities that the whole family can do together.

• Visitalocalpark: It doesn’t have to take a whole day, but you could spend a few hours playing at a park. Take a ball (football or

soccer), a Frisbee, or a hacky sack, and play. You can invite some friends to join you, too. And remember: It’s not just about the kids moving around – it’s your time, too!

• Holdablockparty: Call your neighbors, and block off the closest cul-de-sac for a get

together that includes fun and active games. From freeze tag and relay races to hide-and-seek and kickball, there are hundreds of activities to choose from that are fun for everyone.

• Goforahike: Find a local area where you and your family can go and hike for a few miles. Spend time outdoors, and enjoy what nature has to offer while you all get fit!For more ideas about fun activities, visit the

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance’s Web site at: www.aahperd.com.

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For more information about healthy activities, contact your health care provider or your Concentra health specialist. For more information on the importance of fitness for children, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Web site at: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/physicalactivity/

Spicewood Arts Society Calls for ArtistsThe Spicewood Arts Society is sponsoring its ninth Arts Round-Up

Festival of Fine Arts on October 20 & 21, 2012. We encourage applications from central Texas artists who wish to join us in this wonderful fall art festival in the fast growing Spicewood area. The art show will be held on the beautiful grounds surrounding the La Cabana Grill in a grove of live oak trees at 21103 Hwy 71 West in Spicewood.

Guest admission is free. Spicewood is an affluent and rapidly growing community with sophisticated art buyers. In addition, Spicewood is just a short drive from Austin, Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Johnson City, Lakeway, Bee Caves, and Oak Hill, providing participating artists the opportunity to exhibit their work to a variety of art patrons. We encourage all artists living or working in Texas to apply.

Artists in all 2-D and 3-D media will display their works in their own tents. All artwork must be original work by the artist. A jury of artists and members of the SAS Board of Directors will select applicants for invitation to participate.

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will reduce our dependence on landfills, reduce Austin’s greenhouse gas emissions and generate new green jobs in the community.”

SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AUSTIN RESOURCE RECOVERY MASTER PLAN:

• Establishing reuse centers and drop-off facilities throughout the city to recover a variety of recyclable, reusable and repairable materials, including batteries, motor oil, paint and anti-freeze

• Enhancing the Single Stream Recycling Program by accepting additional material types

• Conducting a pilot program to collect yard trimmings, food scraps and compostable paper at the curb; rolling out a new citywide organics collection program based on pilot program results

• Developing and operating a new Household Hazardous Waste Facility in north Austin

• Phasing in universal recycling and composting requirements to all waste generators, both residential and commercial, within the City of Austin

• Redeveloping land at the closed City landfill for an Eco-Industrial Park, where major remanufacturing facilities are co-located with processors of recycled materials

• Conducting pilot programs for hard-to-recycle materials like mattresses and carpet

• Creating policies and ordinances to support Zero Waste• Building and maintaining community partnerships

The Master Plan is a culmination of an extensive dialogue with the Austin community. The Department made a significant effort to ensure that the Master Plan was driven by stakeholder input in order to reflect the vision and aspirations of the City and its community. Over an 18-month period, between April 2010 and November 2011, the Department developed the Master Plan with significant input from stakeholders throughout the community, including Austin residents and businesses, seven boards and commissions, other City Departments, representatives from communities and public agencies throughout the region, nonprofit and private sector service providers, academic institutions, community organizations and local environmental groups.

Designed to be a living document, the Master Plan will be updated annually and program assessments will occur every five years. Annual updates will allow for consideration of economic conditions and available resources. A detailed waste assessment study will be contracted every five years to measure against major milestones. Austin Resource Recovery will issue a report summarizing progress annually.

Visit www.AustinTexas.gov to see a summary of the Master Plan, see the final plan, and view suggestions and comments from the public.

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Founded in 1933 as Austin Civic Theater, ZACH has been a major player in the Austin Theatre and Theatre Education life of this region for almost 80 years. Our speakers this month are Joy Selak, the Board President at ZACH, and Nat Miller, ZACH’s Education Director. They will be telling us about the work they do in theatre education and theatre for youth at ZACH as well as working with arts education in the Austin school system. They will also share with us the progress on their new state of the art Topfer Theatre under construction on the expanding campus.

Joy has served on ZACH’s board for 8 years. Nat recently joined the organization from the Paramount, where he was education director. Nat is also a former high school teacher and received his MFA in Theatre Education from the University of Texas.

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Early Packing List: When to Get Travel VaccinationsPLANNING AHEAD IS THE KEY TO SAFE, HEALTHY GLOBE-TROTTING

Submitted by Laura Guerrero, M.D.,medical director for The Austin Diagnostic Clinic’s Travel Clinic

There are just a few days to go before your big trip overseas. You’ve triple checked your itinerary, memorized important maps, and maybe even practiced speaking a bit of the local language. But unless you have taken the proper vaccination measures well in advance, your health may be at risk.

One of the most overlooked to-dos on a busy pre-travel itinerary checklist is the need to get vaccines and other medical preparations taken care of weeks, sometimes even months, before a trip, says Laura Guerrero, M.D., an internal medicine physician and medical director of the Travel Clinic at The Austin Diagnostic Clinic (ADC).

“Depending on where in the world you are going, you may be exposed to diseases and other pathogens that your body just hasn’t had to cope with here in the United States. Often, vaccines are the best preventative measure to protect your health,” says Dr. Guerrero. “But what people sometimes forget is that many vaccines have to be taken over an extended period of time before they can effectively prevent an illness.”

ROUTINE, RECOMMENDED,& REQUIRED VACCINATIONS

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) divides travel vaccines into three categories: routine, recommended, and required. Dr. Guerrero says the number and type of vaccines you should receive will vary depending on what part of the world you are traveling to.

“Your particular vaccination and health needs can be as different as the Amazon jungle is to the Sahara desert,” says Dr. Guerrero. “The only way to know what vaccinations are recommended for you is by consulting with your doctor at least one month before you plan on traveling abroad.”

THE RIGHT VACCINEAT THE RIGHT TIME

Routine vaccinations are designed to protect you from diseases that rarely occur in the United States, but are still common in many parts of the world. According to the CDC, routine vaccinations should be administered for things such as influenza, tetanus, hepatitis A and B, measles, chickenpox, and zoster (shingles).

Exactly what routine vaccinations travelers should get will also depend mainly on your age and gender. And if you are traveling with children, they will likely require different vaccinations than an adult. Infants may need to have their vaccines administered over a period of several days or weeks, explains Dr. Guerrero. Recommended vaccinations will also depend on where you are traveling. The CDC lists vaccine information about specific destinations around the world on its website, http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.htm. The site includes detailed health information about specific countries.

“We will update your shot record so we know what vaccines you should be receiving,” says Dr. Guerrero. “And we will also counsel you about what diseases may be present in your destination, and how you can avoid exposure.” As far as required vaccinations go, international

health regulations currently only require a vaccination for yellow fever for travelers visiting certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America. Meningococcal vaccination is also required by the government of Saudi Arabia for annual travel during the Hajj—the term for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which occurs sometime between November and January.

“Even if you do not get your travel vaccines in time, it’s always a good idea to see your doctor before you travel abroad because you can still benefit from medications and other information about how to protect yourself from illness and injury while on vacation in another country,” adds Dr. Guerrero.

HEALTHY TIPS WHILE ABROADOnce you have followed the vaccination

schedule exactly, there are many other health considerations to take into account, Dr. Guerrero says. If you are taking prescription medications, for example, make sure you bring enough to last your entire trip and that you keep them stowed in their original containers. It’s also a good idea to bring medicine for diarrhea, and to be cautious about drinking from local water supplies or eating things like raw seafood or other uncooked items.

“Part of ensuring a memorable travel experience abroad is making sure you are prepared for any potential health situations,” explains Dr. Guerrero. “For example, if you have a preexisting health condition, it’s always a good idea to know what your emergency care options are if something were to happen abroad. By taking the proper health planning measures, your trip of a lifetime can be filled with good memories instead of bad ones.”


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