hunter's chase - may 2016

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

Hunter's Chase HOA

May 2016 Volume 6, Issue 5

The March issue of Hunter's Chase Gazette incorrectly reported the contact information for the AT&T representative handling incidents related to the fiber optic installation going on in the neighborhood. Please contact Mary Matula at the AT&T Construction Helpdesk at email address [email protected] or telephone number 512-326-1442.

Correction: Contact Information for AT&T

Representative

Our pool reopened for the season on April 30. The Hunter's Chase board is in the process of revising our pool rules, which must be recorded with Williamson County first. Look for the rules to be posted soon at the pool and online at http://hoasites.goodwintx.com/hca/Home.aspx

All information/rules/procedures related to cabana reservations can be found at http://hoasites.goodwintx.com/hca/Pool.aspx

Cabana rentals/reservations will still be handled online by LifeGuard4Hire at [email protected]

Hunter's Chase Pool is Now Open!

Mark your calendars for Summerfest! This annual event, free for all property owners, takes place at the pool/cabana from 4-7 pm on Saturday, June 4. The event includes a dinner buffet from 4-6 pm, and there are activities for kids.

The annual meeting will commence at 5:30 pm. The annual report will be given and the 2016-17 board members will be elected. There will also be a raffle for Home Depot gift cards at the end of the proceedings.

The annual meeting notice and proxy form will be mailed by May 9 and will include the notice for board elections. Any property owner who wants to be added to the ballot should contact Association Manager Carmen Glassinger by May 25 at [email protected] or by phone at 512-502-7503.

In the event of rain or inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled, date TBA.

June 4: Summerfest and Annual Property Owners

Meeting

Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 8:00 am to 1:30 pmThe Austin chapter of ARMA along with Balcones Shred, Iron

Mountain and Shred-It are sponsoring our 13th Annual Free SPRING Shred Day. This is a great chance to carefully dispose of no-longer-needed records such as old credit card statements, checking account records, prescription documents, and medical insurance files.

Only dry paper in cardboard boxes no larger than 24x24x36 inches with fitting lids or securely closed box flaps will be accepted. Not accepted: hard plastic, plastic bags, electronic media ( like CD's/DVD's) or binders or folders with wire brads.

The event is free but monetary donations will be accepted, with half going to the Capitol Area Food Bank.

The location for shred day will be held at the ACC Highland campus at 6101 Airport Blvd. Go to the opposite side of campus from this main address.

For more information, visit www.austinarma.com/shred-day

FREE Household Document Shredding for City of Austin

Utility Customers

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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]

CONTACT NUMBERS & IMPORTANT INFO

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HUNTERS CHASE POA COMMITTEESResidents interested in joining a committee should contact Carmen Glassinger at [email protected]

1. Neighborhood Watch - will assist with implementing a neighborhood watch program

2. Amenities (Pool, Park & Tennis) - will be responsible for maintenance and improvement suggestions to the Board

3. 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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Austin residents and businesses now can bring used or damaged electronics to the City of Austin’s Resource Recovery Center for recycling at no cost. The Resource Recovery Center accepts the following consumer electronics:• Televisions, including cathode ray tubes• Computers, including cathode ray tube monitors• Computer equipment, including keyboards and mice• Mobile devices, including cell phones, smart phones, PDAs

and pagers• Printers, scanners and copiers• Fax machines• Video game consoles• Cameras

Batteries do not need to be removed. Computers and cell phones do not need to be wiped of data; they will be stored securely and destroyed.

During the recycling process, electronics are shredded. Plastic components can be turned into automotive products, electronics, garden furniture and more. Electronics contain metals such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium, copper, tin and zinc. These metals can be used in a number of ways, including jewelry, electronics and automotive parts.

In addition to electronics, the Resource Recovery Center accepts other hard-to-recycle items, including:• Air conditioners• Hot water heaters• Dryers• Stoves• Refrigerators• Microwaves• All types of metals (steel, aluminum, tin, copper, brass,

stainless steel, etc.)Mattresses and toilets are not accepted. Mulch and wood

chips are available free of charge for self-loading and takeaway.The Resource Recovery Center, at 3810 Todd Lane, is

open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. For more information, visit

http://www.austintexas.gov/department/resource-recovery-center

You can also call 512-974-4373.

Austin Drop-off Recycling Facility Now Accepting

Used Electronics From Greater Texas LandscapesIf I have a chemical application of herbicide, it will keep all

weeds out of my landscape's turf and beds.Fiction: Most chemical programs provide only the bare minimum

of pre and post emergent herbicides.It is important to know that in unusual weather situations (like

a very hot, wet, warm winter), basic chemical programs are not enough. Additional applications of herbicides must be applied to control weeds.

Note that the NON-WINTER of 2016 in Texas has seen one of the largest crops of weeds ever. Pre emergents "pooped out' long ago and one post emergent herbicide application is not enough to control weeds, especially when maintenance visits are reduced during the winter.

Fact or Fiction: Weeds

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Whiteflies are small, soft bodied insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts. They are creamy white and adults have a mealy wax coating their body and wings. Immatures, also called nymphs, are small, oval, flattened and wingless.

Whitefly populations can increase quickly when temperatures are warmer. The insects like to be on the underside of leaves, often in clusters. Common species of whiteflies have a wide host range and can switch host plants.

Whiteflies suck plant juices and large populations can cause foliage to turn yellow, appear to be dry or even fall off the plant. Some whiteflies cause plant distortion or foliage to turn silver in color. Whiteflies produce honeydew, a sticky substance secreted by some insects. Honey dew causes foliage to become shiny in appearance and can attract a fungus called sooty mold. Some whiteflies are capable of transmitting plant viruses.

Try to encourage natural enemies to help manage whitefly populations in your garden. To do this, make wise pesticide choices. Try to choose pesticides to target specific pests and/ or specific areas. Also, you may need to manage ants that tend the whiteflies to obtain honeydew. The ants protect whiteflies from natural enemies that may normally keep the pest population at manageable levels.

In vegetable gardens, you may want to try reflective mulches to make the underside of the leaves where whiteflies hide less habitable.

As for chemical treatment, you can use high pressure water sprays, insecticidal soap, azadirachtin, d-limonene, botanicals or a synthetic product. Target your treatment to the underside of the leaves to get to where the whiteflies like to hide.

For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512.854.9600. Check out my blog at www.urban-ipm.blogspot.com

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.

WhitefliesThe Pecan Street Festival is one of the largest, and

longest-running, arts/crafts and music festivals in the nation presented by The Pecan Street Association, a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization. This FREE, family friendly, bi-annual event returns for its 39th incarnation on May 7-8th all along historical 6th St.

The Hunter's Chase and Rattan Creek neighborhoods will have a direct link to this event with the performance of resident rock band RIIL Chemistry, featuring students from Deerpark Middle School and McNeil High School. This is a huge honor for the band, as they were chosen from dozens of applicants. The band will perform Sunday, May 8, at noon on the Red River Stage.

For more information about all the performances and activities at the festival, visit http://pecanstreetfestival.org/

Pecan Street Festival to Feature Neighborhood Teen Rock Band RIIL Chemistry!



In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to hit a forehand groundstroke, a two-handed backhand, one-handed backhand, forehand volley, the two handed backhand volley, the serve, the forehand half-volley and the one-handed backhand volley. In this issue, I will offer you instructions on how to execute the overhead “smash” when players get a high ball and hit the ball above their head. In the illustrations, Matilda O’Connor, player at the Grey Rock Tennis Club, shows the proper technique to execute this stroke. Photos by Charlie Palafox.

Step 1: The Back Step: When Matilda realizes that a ball is high enough to hit the overhead, she takes a step back on the side to hit the ball. The upper body turns, the racket starts the backwards motion by keeping the elbow at a 90-degree angle and the left hand is pointing towards the ball. Notice that her head is looking at the ball and she is keeping her chin up.

Step 2: The Point of Contact: As Matilda prepares to hit the ball,

TENNIS TIPSBy USPTA/PTR Master Professional - Owner, Manager and Director of

Tennis, Grey Rock Tennis Club, Austin, TX

How to execute The Overhead “Smash”

her racket begins accelerating from the back position. She is making perfect contact on the upper part of the racket and the right wrist is "snapping" to get on top of the ball. Her left arm is still pointing to the ball to assure a direct hit on the "sweet spot" of the reacket. Her weight has shifted from the back foot to the front foot.

Step 3: The Follow Through: After the ball has been struck by the racket, Matilda will continue the swing across the left side of her body. Her eyes are now focused on the path of her stroke. The left arm is at her left side. Her right foot still keeps her toes on the court to allow for maximum balance of the stroke.

Step 4: The Ready Position: Even though the overhead "smash" is a powerful weapon, many times the opponents will return it back to the players. Here Matilda is ready for the next ball coming back towards her. By the looks of her smile, it appears that her overhead stroke was a success and that won the point.

Look for in the next Newsletter: The Forehand Service Return


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NOBODY IS DROWNPROOFWATCH KIDS AROUND WATER COLIN

HOLST

WATCH KIDS & KEEP IN ARM’S REACH

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

TAKE the Water Safety Quizwww.colinshope.org/quiz

PREVENT drowning

BECOME a Water Guardian for your child

LEARN more at www.colinshope.org

THESE WATER SAFETY TIPS CAN SAVE LIVESDROWNING IS PREVENTABLE

14 Texas children have already fatally drowned in 2016


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