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Hunter's Chase GazetteHUNTER'S CHASEGazetteThe Official Newsletter of the
Hunter's Chase HOA
February 2016 Volume 6, Issue 2
A Hunter's Chase resident recently reported an attempted break-in during the day while the resident was actually at home! While the neighborhood remains a safe area, there are occasional incidents like this that warrant concern, and precaution.
Remember to keep garage doors down, gates to backyards closed, secured and locked if possible, and consider keeping a car parked in the driveway to give the appearance of someone being at home.
Also, keep all vehicles locked, even when parked in your driveway.
These steps won't always stop would-be thieves, but they could deter them from your property. And always report suspicious individuals or activity to 311 or 911.
Attempted Daytime
Break-in Reported
As of press time, AT&T cable installation is still in progress in the neighborhood. There have been incidents of broken water mains and torn up yards reported. If any of your utilities are ever disrupted, contact the City of Austin ASAP.
This installation project is being coordinated with the City of Austin, and mainly occurring in easements. Therefore, any complaints and concerns should be filed with the City first and then directly with AT&T corporate offices through DSL Tech Support at 1-800-288-2020.
Unfortunately, the Hunter's Chase Property Owners Association has no jurisdiction or control over this installation.
Let's hope the project is completed soon!
Update: AT&T Cable Installation Still in Progress
On those days when it's too cold to be outside and the winter blues creep in, you have places close to home to go for indoor fun and recreation!
Try the library for starters. There's story time, of course, but area libraries also host movie nights, social clubs plus music and movement activities for kids and adults. Three of the closest libraries to check out are:
Spicewood Springs Branch http://library.austintexas.gov/spicewood-springs-branch
Cedar Park Libraryhttp://www.cedarparktx.us/index.aspx?page=203
Leander Libraryhttp://www.leandertx.gov/library
You can also get your New Year's resolution going by joining a close-by YMCA or neighborhood recreation center. In the nearby vicinity, there are cost-effective and family-friendly places to stay fit and have fun! Most have pools, some indoor and outdoor, weight rooms and workout facilities, basketball courts, and offer sports activities and fitness-related classes. Plus, many are surrounded by or are close to hike and bike /nature trails.
Here are some nearby Y's and rec centers:
Northwest YMCAhttp://www.austinymca.org/branches/northwest-family-ymca
Twin Lakes YMCAhttp://www.ymcagwc.org/cedar-park/
Brushy Creek Recreation Centerhttp://www.bcmud.org/content/3602/
Cedar Park recreation Centerhttp://www.cedarparktexas.gov/index.aspx?page=245
A Few Places to Beat the February Brrr Blues
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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.
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]
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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Take a Break and Enjoy Austin:
There Are February Events a PlentyEven in the dead of winter, there is always
something fun to do in Austin. So, take advantage of all the city offers in February!
FronteraFest 2016Through February 13, 2016
FronteraFest is widely regarded as a great event to see new theater works, many of which go on to larger stages and crowds. Venue, ticket
information and full schedules can be found at www.hydeparktheatre.org.
Austin Marathon & Half Marathon
February 14, 2016A premier marathon event that attracts nearly
20,000 participants from around the world. Even if the race is a bit too much of a challenge for you to run in, your cheers are always appreciated. Find out
more at www.youraustinmarathon.com
Carnaval Brasileiro at Palmer Events Center
February 27, 2016Carnaval in Austin is one of the biggest Brazilian
Carnaval celebrations outside Brazil. Get the lowdown at www.sambaparty.com
Zilker Park Kite FestivalMarch 6, 2016
The nation's oldest kite festival features hundreds of kites in the air and is free to attend. Kite-flying contests, food, games and more await. Get details
at www.abckitefestival.com
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Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are safe, effective and drug-free options for the treatment of most non-emergency medical conditions. Whether you’re new to acupuncture or have years of experience, acupuncture can help your general health.
What is acupuncture?Acupuncture is a form of treatment involving the
use of very fine filiform needles that are inserted into certain specific points of the body. This stimulates the body to increase circulation and activate the body's own natural healing process. Acupuncture can be used to treat a wide range of conditions and illnesses and is a wonderful option when western medication does not work or is not tolerated.
What to expect?Acupuncturists often use additional techniques,
such as tui-na, cupping and moxibustion, in
ACUPUNCTURE
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Hunter's Chase Gazette(Continued from Page 4)conjunction with acupuncture. Tui-na is a form of Chinese manipulative therapy, consisting of massage, acupressure and other forms of body manipulation. It works by applying pressure to acupoints, meridians and muscles or nerves to remove blockages that prevent free flow of Qi (energy) through the body. Cupping involves the use of glass globes placed on the body to create a suction effect. The vacuum effect that draws up the skin is believed to open up the skin’s pores to stimulate the blood flow to the muscles, balance and realign the flow of Qi. Cupping may result in small, circular bruises in the area where the cups were applied, but these bruises are usually painless and disappear within a few days after the treatment. You may have seen these cupping marks on the back of the Chinese Olympic swimmer Wang Qun at the Beijing Olympics in 2008! Finally, moxibustion is a traditional therapy that involves the burning of moxa made from dried mugwort, a soft and wooly herb, to penetrate to a deeper level of the body. Moxibustion has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years; in fact, the actual Chinese character for acupuncture, translated literally, means “acupuncture-moxibustion”.
What about herbal medicine?Chinese herbal medicine refers to the use of a plant’s seeds, berries,
roots, leaves, bark or flowers for medicinal purposes. Traditionally, this involves formulating a mixture of various herbs to create a
formula based on a patient’s specific needs. These herbs can be taken in the form of herbal tea after boiling the herbs in hot water to extract the active ingredients. Although herbal medicine is still widely used and available, formulations in the form of tablets or capsules are more convenient and have become more popular these days.
What conditions can be treated?Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is most
commonly used to treat pain caused by various illnesses such as arthritis, bursitis, fibromyalgia and PMS. It can be very effective for treating migraine, back pain, neck pain, frozen shoulder and sciatica. Acupuncture can also achieve good results when treating stress related problems such as insomnia, anxiety and depression. It is an effective way to treat substance abuse, reduce substance dependencies (e.g. pain killers) or help you to quit smoking or reduce weight. Acupuncture may also be used as an adjunct to physical rehabilitation or surgical intervention to hasten functional recovery. Talk to your licensed Acupuncturist about what acupuncture and TCM can do for you.
By: Yunguang Yang (Lily), Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist, MAOM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)
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