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Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc. Hunter's Chase Gazette - June 2014 1 HCPOA Summer Updates HUNTER'S CHASE HUNTER'S CHASE The Official Newsletter of the Hunter's Chase HOA June 2014 Volume 4, Issue 6 THANKS FOR ATTENDING SUMMERFEST AND THE ANNUAL MEETING Many thanks to everyone who attended our annual Summerfest Celebration and Annual Property Owners meeting. We appreciate the turnout! Special thanks to Rebekah Sheppard for organizing the event, and RIIL Chemistry for providing musical entertainment and their families for donating the use of their PA systems! We will announce and introduce the new board members in the July newsletter. HCPOA IS DISCONTINUING ASSOCIATE POOL MEMBERSHIPS Because our pool is privately owned and operated by and for the Hunter's Chase property owners, and because we have gotten so few requests over the years, associate memberships to the pool will no longer be offered. Fireworks Reminder: City of Austin Ordinance e 4th of July is right around the corner and it's a good time to remember the City of Austin ordinance on fireworks usage. It states: It is illegal to possess fireworks within the City of Austin. It is illegal to use or sell fireworks within the City of Austin and within 5,000 feet outside the city limits. e Austin Fire Department has an FAQ section on Fireworks Permits at: WWW.AUSTINTEXAS.GOV/DEPARTMENT/FIRE/FAQ SAFETY TIPS FOR FIREWORKS According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, some 200 people on average go the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday. Burns and eye injuries are the major injury concerns. If you and your family do plan to use fireworks, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends: • Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. • Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers. • Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals. • Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks. (Continued on page 4)

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Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc. Hunter's Chase Gazette - June 2014 1

Hunter's Chase Gazette

HCPOA SummerUpdates

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

June 2014Volume 4, Issue 6

THANKS FOR ATTENDING SUMMERFESTAND THE ANNUAL MEETING

Many thanks to everyone who attended our annual Summerfest Celebration and Annual Property Owners meeting. We appreciate the turnout!

Special thanks to Rebekah Sheppard for organizing the event, and RIIL Chemistry for providing musical entertainment and their families for donating the use of their PA systems!

We will announce and introduce the new board members in the July newsletter.

HCPOA IS DISCONTINUING ASSOCIATEPOOL MEMBERSHIPS

Because our pool is privately owned and operated by and for the Hunter's Chase property owners, and because we have gotten so few requests over the years, associate memberships to the pool will no longer be offered.

Fireworks Reminder:City of Austin OrdinanceThe 4th of July is right around the corner and it's a good time

to remember the City of Austin ordinance on fireworks usage. It states:

It is illegal to possess fireworks within the City of Austin. It is illegal to use or sell fireworks within the City of Austin and within 5,000 feet outside the city limits.

The Austin Fire Department has an FAQ section on Fireworks Permits at:

WWW.AUSTINTEXAS.GOV/DEPARTMENT/FIRE/FAQ

SAFETY TIPS FOR FIREWORKS

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, some 200 people on average go the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday. Burns and eye injuries are the major injury concerns.

If you and your family do plan to use fireworks, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends:

• Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.• Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper

because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.

• Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals.

• Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.

(Continued on page 4)

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Hunter’s Chase Yahoo Newsgrouphttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/hunterschase/

Hunter’s 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

HOA BOARD

Brian James ............................................................ President

Michael Kuykendall .......................................VP & Treasurer

Rebekah Sheppard ...................................................Secretary

Lynn Raridon Maddox ............................................. At Large

Samuel Yu ................................................................ At Large

To reach any one of the board members please contact

Carmen Glassinger at [email protected]

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

Interested in submitting an article? You can do so by emailing

[email protected] or by going to http://www.peelinc.com/

articleSubmit.php. All news must be received by the 9th of the

month prior to the issue. So if you are involved with a school group,

scouts, sports etc – please submit your articles for The Subdivision

Name. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers,

special celebrations and military service are also welcome.

ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS

DON’T WANT TO WAIT FOR THE MAIL?

View the current issue of the Hunter's Chase Gazette on the 1st day of each month at www.PEELinc.com

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)

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• Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.• Never point or throw fireworks at another person.• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire

or other mishap.• Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.• Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal

or glass containers.• After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device

with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.

• Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.

June is designated as National Firework Safety Month by the Prevent Blindness organization. For those debating on whether to use fireworks, it may be worth considering Prevent Blindness' position on fireworks:

Do not purchase, use or store fireworks of any type. Protect yourself, your family and your friends by avoiding fireworks. Attend only authorized public fireworks displays conducted by licensed operators, but be aware that even professional displays can be dangerous.

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Sunburn is caused from over-exposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. While the symptoms (such as red skin that is painful to the touch) are usually temporary, the skin damage is often permanent and can cause serious long-term health effects, including skin cancer, pigmentation and premature aging. In addition to the skin, eyes can get burned from sun exposure; sunburned eyes turn red, dry, and painful, and can feel gritty.

Sunburn results when the amount of exposure to the sun or other ultraviolet light source exceeds the ability of the body’s protective pigment, melanin, to protect the skin. Sunburn in a very light-skinned person may occur in less than 15 minutes of midday sun exposure, while a dark-skinned person may tolerate the same exposure for hours.

Sunlight contains an invisible form of radiation called ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV A and possibly UV B can harm skin, connective tissue and increase risk for developing skin cancer. Certain drugs such as some blood pressure medication, antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increase sensitivity to sunlight and the risk of getting sunburn.

SYMPTOMS The first signs of a sunburn may not appear for a few hours. The

full effect to your skin may not appear for 24 hours or longer. Possible symptoms include:

• Red, tender skin that is warm to touch. (1st degree burn)• Blisters that develop hours to days later. (2nd degree burn) • Severe reactions (sometimes called “sun poisoning”), including

fever, chills, nausea, or rash. • Skin peeling on sunburned areas several days after the sunburn.

FIRST AID • Try taking a cool bath or shower. Or place wet, cold wash cloths on

the burn for 10 to 15 minutes, several times a day. You can mix baking soda in the water to help relieve the pain. Small children may become easily chilled, so keep the water tepid.

• Apply a soothing lotion to the skin. • Aloe gel is a common household remedy for sunburns. Aloe contains

active compounds that help stop pain and inflammation of the skin. • Over-the-counter steroid cream can also be applied several times a day. • Over-the-counter pain medication, such as nonsteroidal anti-

inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, including aspirin, may be helpful, and are excellent for reducing burn inflammation whereas Tylenol only reduces pain, not the burn itself. For more information, check out:www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/uvradiation.

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By Lynn Maddox, Wildlife Rehabilitator for State of Texas and Director, Bill Hicks Foundation for Wildlife

Tips to Peaceful Cohabitation

Every year, particularly during the spring and summer, hundreds of young wild animals are unnecessarily picked up by well-meaning persons and referred to game wardens or wildlife rehabilitators for treatment and rearing. It's important to realize that many such human-animal encounters are unnecessary and can even be detrimental to the wildlife concerned and costly to wildlife rehabilitators during the time of year when they most need to concentrate limited resources on truly orphaned or injured wildlife. THE MOST COMMONLY REFERRED ANIMALS ARE

BABY BIRDS AND DEER FAWNS.

Grounded baby birds: It is common for birds to fledge from the nest before they are fully feathered or flight-ready. They will be fed on the ground and herded to safe hiding spots such as bushes and shrubs, by the parents, until they are able to fly. If you stop, look and listen, you may see the parent sitting quietly in a nearby tree, circling overhead, or even calling out to their young. If they

are in obvious danger, such as in the street or when a cat or dog is nearby, move them to the nearest bush.

Abandoned deer fawns: In Texas, it is very common for people to encounter seemingly orphaned or abandoned deer. Mother deer typically leave their fawns bedded down for what might seem a very long time, while they are away foraging. They will come back to the babies throughout the day to nurse and "potty" them before moving them at nightfall to a bedding site.

Need help with an animal? ! I recommend these organizations:

Austin Area Wildlife Rehabilitators at 512-709-6335 All Things Wild at 512-897-0806

Bill Hicks Foundation for Wildlife at 512-461-2355

Please remember, we are volunteers. If we don't answer, leave us a detailed message about the animal, possible injury, and we will get back to you!

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Hunter's Chase GazetteAt no time will any source be allowed to use the Hunter's Chase Gazette's contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, e-mail, 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 Hunter's Chase Gazette is exclusively for the private use of the Hunter's Chase 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.

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For pool pavilion rental, Hunter’s Chase residents need to send an email requesting rental to: [email protected] include method of contact so that Lifeguard4Hire can send confirmation of the rental. If you have questions, please call 512-267-3155, and identify yourself as a resident of the neighborhood.

There is no fee to rent the pavilion. Reservation Times are in three-hour blocks, for every day of the week as follows: 11:30am to 2:30pm and 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Residents are responsible for cleaning the pavilion area, and all previous rules related to use of the area remain the same.

New Requirement: Parties of 25 or more guests will be required to hire lifeguards with LifeGuard4Hire, with a minimum of two lifeguards present for the duration of the party. The resident would pay them directly. The rate is $25 per lifeguard per hour. A three-hour party would be $150 total for two guards.

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