hunter's chase - june 2015

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Hunter's Chase GazetteHUNTER'S CHASEGazetteThe Official Newsletter of the

Hunter's Chase HOA

June 2015 Volume 5, Issue 6

Correction: Pool HoursThe Pool hours were incorrectly stated in the May newsletter. The correct hours are:• Adult Swim: 6am-9am • Open Swim: 9am-9pm The Pool is open 7 days a week.

Park Maintenance UpdatesThe Hunter's Chase park is scheduled to have additional mulch

added to the playscape areas plus erosion control and repair and drainage upgrades done around the tennis courts this month.

A new combination lock was recently installed for the park restroom and is accessible only for Hunter's Chase property owners and residents. The code was sent with the annual property owners meeting notice.

If you did not receive the notice and need the code, please contact Carmen Glassinger at Goodwin Management at 512-502-7513.

The covered park pavilion is available on a first come, first served basis, as no part of the park can be rented or reserved for private events.

Please remember: Clean up after using any part of the park and help keep it clean for all our residents. Thanks.

Fourth of July RemindersAs the Fourth of July nears, please remember that Hunter's

Chase is in the City of Austin boundaries and no fireworks are allowed within the city limits.

In anticipation of the busy weekend, the Hunter's Chase POA has hired lifeguards for the pool for the 4th of July weekend. Please have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

NEIGHBORHOODN E W S Austin Pond and Garden Tour Takes Place June 6-7

The 21st Annual Austin Pond and Garden Tour runs June 6 and 7 and features 20 private gardens in North, Central and South Austin. Ponds of every size and description are included along with streams, fountains and waterfalls. Some gardens are Certified Wildlife Habitats and most have native plants. Tour Locations, Dates and Times• North Austin• Saturday, June 6 • 9am to 5pm • South Austin (One pond only) • Saturday Night • South and Central Austin• Sunday, June 7 • 9am to 5pm

Purchasing WristbandsWristbands for the three events are $20 in advance and can be purchased:• Via PayPal at austinpondsociety.org• At Bloomers, Brite Ideas, Hill Country Water Gardens, Leaf

Garden Supply, McIntire’s Garden Center, Shoal Creek Nursery, The Great Outdoors, Round Rock GardensWristbands also can be purchased at each site during the event

for $25.Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.For more information:

• Visit www.austinpondsociety.org• Contact BJ (tour chair) at [email protected]• Call 512-629-7825

Summer = Grasshoppers = Possible Yard and Garden Issues

June is often the time when grasshopper eggs hatch, a sure sign that increased activity will follow, along with possible yard and garden damage.

Yard & Garden Tips

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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.

SCHOOLSPond 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/

OTHERCrime Stoppers .......................................... 1-800-253-STOPCounty Commissioner Lisa Birkman, Pct. 1 ..... 512-733-5384 fax; 512-733-5380Animal Control ............................................... 512-943-1389Spicewood Springs Branch Public Library ....................... 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd 512-974-3800

POA BOARDBrian James ............................................................ President Samuel Yu ........................................................Vice PresidentMichael Kuykendall .................................................TreasurerRebekah Sheppard ...................................................SecretaryLynn Raridon Maddox ...............................At-Large MemberTo reach any one of the board members please contact Carmen Glassinger at [email protected]

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HUNTERS CHASE POA COMMITTEESResidents interested in joining a committee should contact Carmen Glassinger 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)


Hunter's Chase Gazette(Gardening, Cont. from Cover)

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in its “Insects in the City” Web section, points out that management options for grasshoppers in urban landscapes are limited. However, the Service says, “Homeowners can protect valuable plants, to some extent, through the use of residual insecticides. Geotextile fabrics can be used as barriers to protect valuable vegetables and specimen ornamental plants. Also, landscape plants that are less attractive to grasshoppers can be used.”

The Service adds that tests have shown the insecticides listed below provide the “fastest knockdown and longest residual control.”• Bifenthrin (found in some Ortho® Home Defense products) • Lambda-cyhalothrin (Scimitar®)Other insecticides that offer “good control”:• Permethrin (several manufacturers) • Cyfluthrin (Bayer® Advanced Lawn and Garden products) • Esfenvalerate (Ortho® Bug-B-Gone) Source: http://citybugs.tamu.edu/factsheets/landscape/lawns/ent-1005/

Organic RecommendationsThe Natural Gardener website tells readers Kaolin clay is

acceptable for urban areas. The site recommends, “One to two cups of the powdered clay is mixed with a gallon of water with about a teaspoon of soap, such as a mild dishwashing soap or Dr. Bronner's soap (from health food stores). To make mixing easier, the Kaolin clay should be slowly added to a cup or two of water first to make a paste (with the soap), and then added to the rest of the gallon of water.” Spray on leaf surfaces, leaving a white film on the leaf to repel grasshoppers.

Another option: A physical barrier. From the site: “For some people in summers past whose trees were stripped bare down to and including the bark, the last resort was simply using row cover to protect what was left. Row cover is a white, lightweight, spun fabric that is often used as frost protection for tender plants in the winter, but is also used as an insect barrier.”

Source: https://www.naturalgardeneraustin.com/what-to-do-in-june.html

DROWNING IS PREVENTABLE

NOBODY IS DROWNPROOFWATCH & KEEP KIDS IN ARM’S REACH

LEARN MORE: www.colinshope.org/RESOURCES

THESE TIPS CAN SAVE LIVESwww.colinshope.org

CONSTANT VISUAL SUPERVISION

LEARN TO SWIM

WEAR LIFE JACKETS

MULTIPLE BARRIERS AROUND WATER

KEEP YOUR HOME SAFER

CHECK WATER SOURCES FIRST

PRACTICE DRAIN SAFETY

BE SAFER IN OPEN WATER

LEARN CPR

COLIN HOLST

Children under the age of�ve are often at highest risk.

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DROWNING IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH FOR CHILDREN UNDER FIVE, AND A LEADING CAUSE FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 - 14.

13 Texas children have already lost their lives to drowning in 2015



What to Do When You Find a Baby Bird on the GroundThe time of year is here when you may encounter a baby bird

on the ground. Non profit Austin Area Wildlife Rehabilitation offers a few tips for when you do. The first thing to consider is that the baby may not need your help.

Often, out-of-nest baby birds, or "fledglings," are mistaken for orphans or injured when the truth is they are simply doing what maturing birds do. Coming to the rescue of fledglings that don't really need assistance is one of the most common mistakes made by many well-meaning individuals.

The truth is that by "helping" the baby bird, there is a good chance you have interrupted the parents' educational efforts. Young birds often leave the nest before they can fly and spend a few days on the ground being fed and protected by mom and dad and learning how to feed themselves and avoid predators. Even with threats such as cats in the neighborhood, these babies

Nature in the Neighborhoodare most often better off left with the parents who will teach the necessary survival skills that we can't.

However, there are instances when baby birds should be relocated. If a bird is in or near an ant nest, or in the path of oncoming traffic, you should move it to a nearby bush or shrub. And a featherless baby on the ground should always be placed back in the nest if possible, or brought to a licensed rehabber.

As tempted as you may be, it's best not to feed the baby. Quite often, birds are killed by their well-meaning caretakers either because they are given the wrong type of food (such as giving a seed-eater an insect or vice versa) or given liquids improperly, leading to fluid in the lungs.

If you have any questions about baby birds, please call Austin Area Wildlife Rehabilitation at 512-709-6335.



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JUNE EVENTS FOR THE FAMILYJuneteenth Sesquicentennial Event Includes Fun Run, ParadeThe Juneteenth Sesquicentennial, 1865-2015, takes place

June 19. Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in June 1865 and is considered the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S.

The Juneteenth Committee, established by the Greater East Austin Youth Association (GEAYA), has a number of events planned, including a fun run and parade on June 20.

Visit http://www.juneteenthcentraltexas.com/2015-EventCalendar-Update.html to see more.

GEAYA is dedicated to the promotion, enhancement and continual growth of the Juneteenth Celebration and works to create diversity and cultural awareness about Texas African American History through events, educational programs and individual projects. The nonprofit raises funds for sports activities, as well as mentorships and skills and social training for the disadvantaged youth of Central Texas.

A Few Other Fun Events This Month:June 4-7

X Games Austin, Circuit of the AmericasSkateboard, BMX Freestyle, Moto X action and more.

www.circuitoftheamericas.com/xgamesaustinJune 11-14

Republic of Texas Biker Rally, Travis County Exposition Center and Sixth Street

A major motorcycle gathering and an Austin tradition. www.rotrally.com

June 27Keep Austin Weird Fest & 5K, Long Center for the

Performing ArtsFest entry is free for kids 12 and under with a donation of 3

items to the Capital Area Food Bank. $12 for others. Website also has 5K registration fees listed.

www.keepaustinweirdfest.com


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“Tennis for Children 9-10 years old and under – Green Ball”

Look in the next Newsletter for: “Tips for children 11 years old and older – Yellow Ball”. For more information about our programs and club information, you can visit us at www.greyrocktennis.com or call us at 512-301-8685.

This series of Tennis Tips are focused on how to involve children of all ages learning to play tennis and offering tips to the parents on how to assist at home. In the last issue I offered advice for children 9-10 years old and under playing with the softer orange ball and on a 60’ foot court. This issue, will focus on children 9 and 10 years old and under playing with the green soft ball and on a 78’ foot regular size court.

Caption 1: Tennis Racket and balls: The children should be using rackets ranging in length from 25” to 27” long along with the green ball. These longer, lighter rackets and bouncier balls will make it easier for the child to control the swing and the point of contact with the ball. The appropriate racket to use will depend on the height of the child. Balls will bounce from 47” to 53”, which is within the comfort zone for most children of that age.

Caption 2: Tennis Court: For those players ready to cover the regular size court, they will now be playing on a 78” x 36’ tennis court. Lines are now painted regular white making it much easier to see the ball landing, especially while the opponents are serving. Players need to be physically ready to cover the entire court.

Caption 3: Make Tennis Your Kid’s New Pick-Up Game: Just like any other sport or skill, repetition is the key to learning. Once basic skills are learned the child will:• Receive Mind and Body Workout

• Develop Confidence and Character• Encourage Self-Control and Discipline• Improve Fitness and Focus• Offer Both Individual and Team Play• Encourage Cross-Training and Low Rate of Injury• Teach Problem Solving and SportsmanshipChildren at this age are already playing points and are given

tips on how to hit groundstrokes, volleys and serves with control. The USTA provides tournaments and leagues for children 10 and under using the green ball on the 78’ courts. Matches are normally 4 game sets and they are encouraged to play round robins and/or consolation rounds.

Tips to parents:• Take your child to a tennis court and encourage them to

drop the ball and hit it on their own.• Afterwards, feed the green balls from your own service line

to them standing on the opposite service line. Fee the ball softly and with control. Make them move very slowly and with body control.

• Have them stand on their base line and feed balls next to them. Later move to the service line and once successful, move to the opposite side of the net.

By USPTA/PTR Master Professional Fernando Velasco

TENNISTIPS


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