hunter's chase - august 2015

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

Hunter's Chase HOA

August 2015 Volume 5, Issue 8

Increase in Garage Burglaries Prompts Austin Police NoticeThe Austin Police Department Burglary Unit has recently seen a

rise in burglaries due to garage doors being left open. Since March, Austin has had 44 burglaries from open garage doors.

The Austin Police provide these tips to safeguard your garage.Don’t leave your remote in the car.Thieves know right where to look for your garage door opener

remote—clipped to the visor in your car. To avoid giving them easy access to your garage, take the remote with you when you leave the car.

Install deadbolt locks and solid doors.Install a solid door and a good-quality dead bolt and reinforce the

doorjamb and hinges to resist a brute-force attack. Install motion detector lights.Install light fixtures that have a built-in motion detector to

discourage burglars from forcing entry.Cover windows to stop prying eyes.To prevent burglars from “casing the joint,” cover glass so they can’t

“window shop.” Use curtains, shades or blinds. Or apply a translucent film to the glass that obscures vision but still lets in light.

Disable the overhead door when away.When you go away on vacation, unplug the garage door opener.

If you don’t have an opener, padlock the latch or disable the door by putting a bolt through one of the holes in the garage door track.

Neighborhood NewsThis will prevent someone from coming in through the overhead door while you’re away.

Keep your garage door closed.Leaving the garage door open is practically an invitation to burglars,

not to mention that you’re really presenting a storefront window display of your possessions to anyone driving by.

Should you need to reach the Burglary Unit, the telephone number is: 512-974-6941.

Your Thoughts on Emerald Patrol Services?As many of Hunter’s Chase residents know, concerns over

vandalism and other criminal incidents in our immediate area led the HCPOA Board to begin a two-month trial period with Emerald Patrol Services. The trial began on June 1.

It is very important that we hear from you in helping to determine if this is a service that should be added back into the budget on a more permanent basis. We need to hear your thoughts, positive or negative.

Please contact Carmen Glassinger at Goodwin Management with your comments or suggestions. Carmen can be reached at [email protected] or 512-502-7503.

Kids Head Back to School On August 24 Round Rock Independent School District schools

are back in session. On that Monday, keep an eye out. Let’s make sure the school year gets off to a safe start!

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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 The Texas Sage Receives Accolades for its Drought-Resistant Disposition

Debbie Cole of Greater Texas Landscape recommends the Texas Sage as a good drought resistant pick for a garden. She says, “This Texas Sage is a very special cultivar which blooms prolifically (also called Lynn's Everblooming). It stays compact and tightly grown; however, it exhibits all of the characters of the typical sage (drought tolerant, no insects or pests).”

If you have landscaping needs, you can reach Debbie at 512-626-0600. The Greater Texas Landscape website is found at: http://gtlandscapes.com.

Speaking of Growing DryThere’s a good article on The Wildflower Center website on how to

create and maintain a dry garden. Pam Penick posts, “Drought across the western U.S. and widespread interest in gardening more sustainably, with less water, are inspiring a renewed appreciation of dry gardens. These are, quite simply, gardens that thrive on rainfall alone or an occasional deep watering but can do without regular irrigation. Dry gardens can be surprisingly lush, layered with plants adapted to sparse rainfall, tolerant of periods of drought, and stoic in harsh conditions that make thirstier plants shrivel their toes and droop in protest.”

Read the article and many others on gardening in Central Texas at http://www.wildflower.org/feature_archive/


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SUMMER IDEAS

Can You Take a Little More Heat?The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival is August 23rd

The 25th annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival is Sunday, August 23. The festival runs from 11 am-5 pm at Fiesta Gardens, located at 2100 Jesse E. Segovia St. Over 350 hot sauce entries are expected. The event is an Austin summer tradition and draws a lot of people. So, go have some spicy fun.

It’s free with a donation of three healthy, nonperishable food items or a suggested $5 cash donation to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas.

There’s Still Time to Submit an EntryIf you think you have a hot sauce that should be entered, there’s

still time to do so. Entries are accepted up to Wednesday, August 19. Registration form and details can be found here: http://www.austinchronicle.com/images_08/entry_form_2015.pdf.

HELPING OUT

Charity Poker Tournament

Benefits McNeil HS Women’ Lacrosse

On August 29th, a Saturday, the Texas Hold ‘Em Charity Poker Tournament will be held to benefit the McNeil High School Women’s Lacrosse Team. The event is being sponsored by the McNeil Lady Mavs Lacrosse Booster Club at Sidelines Sports Grille in Cedar Park, 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd.

Prizes will be awarded: • 1st place receives $700 • 2nd receives $200• 3rd receives $100No pre-registration is necessary. A donation of $40 is suggested,

and add-ons and re-donations are available. Money raised at the event will be used to help the girls attend

tournaments, pay referees and coaches, purchase equipment and cover other expenses associated with a club sport. The regular season for lacrosse starts in the spring, but the team hopes to participate in UT’s Texas Best Tournament in the fall and A&M’s Aggieland Classic Tournament in early 2016.

For more information on the fund raiser, please feel free to contact Adolph Ojeda at [email protected]

Interested in Playing? If you or someone you know is in high school and interested

in playing lacrosse, stop by the Lady Mav’s booth at one of the following events: • Colt Camp (August 20th) • Spirit Spectacular (August 21st)• 10th- 12th Grade Roundup (August 24th). Representatives from the team will be there to help answer

your questions about this fun, fast growing sport. For more information on these events and in joining the team, please feel free to contact Michael Schiller at [email protected]

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The Tawny crazy ant, formerly known as the Rasberry crazy ant, was originally found in Harris County in 2002. It is currently confirmed in 27 Texas counties.

Tawny crazy ants have a cyclical population level throughout the year with populations peaking in late summer, decreasing in the fall and then beginning to build again in the spring. Tawny crazy ants are capable of biting, but do NOT sting like fire ants. They are mostly nuisance pests, but can reach extraordinary population levels (in the millions) and can become a problem when getting into electrical equipment. Tawny crazy ants do not have nests or mounds like fire ants; they tend to nest under things- rocks, landscape timbers, flowerpots, etc.

For more information on this particular ant species go to http://urbanentomology.tamu.edu/ants/rasberry.html

Treatment OptionsRemoving harborage areas- fallen limbs, rocks, leaf litter, etc. These

ants will nest under pretty much anything on the ground, so you may want to remove anything that is not necessary.

Alter moisture conditions (crazy ants prefer moist, humid conditions)- reduce watering, repair any leaks, improve drainage

TAWNY CRAZY ANTS

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.

Eliminate honeydew producers from area. Crazy ants tend honeydew producers such as aphids, whiteflies, hoppers, mealybugs and scale insects.

Use pesticide sprays to treat infested areas- under rocks, along landscape edging, etc. Pesticide sprays can also be used to create a barrier around the outside of the home. Piles of dead ants may build up in treated areas, so they must be removed to keep the barrier maintained.

Hire a pest management professional (PMP). PMPs have access to pesticides that are unavailable to homeowners and they also have experience dealing with pest problems regularly.

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



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Many adults are finding themselves assisting aging parents, and facing questions every day particularly as to what will happen when things get too difficult for a loved one to live independently at home.

For most seniors the idea of entering a facility is not a welcome pastime, perhaps hoping to be able to live independently for their entire lives. There are many seniors who do manage to live successfully long term in their own homes, but the odds are that this will become too difficult at some point. It is projected that 3.9 million people will be in nursing homes at some time in their lives and an estimated twice that number in a type of senior residence. Overall it’s good to have a plan or at least an outline for every eventuality, and starting the conversation early to encourage everyone to consider all possibilities. It’s so much better that our loved ones be involved with the decision process from the beginning. If not, it’s probable that should an event happen that makes independent living impossible, choices will have to be made quickly, leaving the person little or no choice as to where they will live.

There are many facilities available now with varying levels of independence and care. Location is a premium factor to consider,

THOUGHTS ON MOVING TO A SENIOR RESIDENCEwhether it be near relatives, friends, children, or maybe not! The financial piece is a key component with most residences now costing upwards of $3,500 a month with an expected inflation rate of 3% per year. It’s important to explore possible benefits such as the Veterans Aid and Attendance award and how these will contribute to the overall cost.

Online searches and senior magazines are a good way to narrow down the search and visits can be arranged to the selected residences. Initially it’s important to get a feel of how it would be to live there. For instance how is the décor and friendliness of the staff? Residences have a number of ongoing activities and will invite future residents to participate which helps to make connections. Some residences also have medical services onsite such as physical therapy which are open to outside seniors. Obtaining services at a residence is a great way to get acclimated to the surroundings.

Starting the planning process early is a good way to get options in place and avoid the stress and uncertainty as to what may happen in the future. The plan may not be needed, but at least it’s there just in case.

Submitted by: Elizabeth Ball


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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)

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

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