hunter's chase - april 2015

Copyright 2015 Peel, Inc. Hunter's Chase Gazette - April 2015 1

Hunter's Chase Gazette

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

.................... 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 ............................................................ 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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DATE:TIME:

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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

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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.



NEWSLETTER INFOEDITORRichard Maddox [email protected] Peel, Inc. ...................................................... 888-687-6444 Advertising................................ [email protected]

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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

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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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