Hunter's Chase Gazette
HUNTER'S CHASE The Official Newsletter of the Hunter's Chase HOA October 2015 Volume 5, Issue 10
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Child Accosted on Rattan Creek Park Trail The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Sept. 5, a 12-year-old girl walking on the Rattan Creek Park trail near the bridge near West Parmer Lane and Rattan Park was accosted by a man who grabbed the girl’s arm and only let go when one of the girl’s friends approached them. The man is described as a white male in his late 30s, 6’0” with short brown hair. He has a large tattoo on his left shoulder extending down to his chest containing “old English script” and long finger nails. This is a composite sketch of the suspect. Please contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at 512-8648302 if you may know this person.
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Hunter's Chase Gazette CONTACT NUMBERS & IMPORTANT INFO Hunter’s Chase Yahoo Newsgroup http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hunterschase/ Hunter’s Chase POA website - http://hca.goodwintx.com/ UTILITIES Electricity City of Austin............................................... 512-494-9400 Gas Atmos Energy............................................1-888-286-6700 Emergency.................................................... 866-322-8667 Water/Wastewater (City of Austin) Emergency.................................................... 512-912-6000 Trash/Recycling City of Austin............................................... 512-494-9400
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)
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HC HOA Goodwin Management Inc.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE Applications are found on the intranet site at http://hca.goodwintx.com/ DEED ENFORCEMENT To report violations contact Sage Management at
[email protected]. Deed documents at http://hca.goodwintx.com. SCHOOLS 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 POA BOARD Brian James ............................................................. President Samuel Yu.........................................................Vice President Michael Kuykendall..................................................Treasurer Rebekah Sheppard ....................................................Secretary Lynn Raridon Maddox................................ At-Large Member To reach any one of the board members please contact Carmen Glassinger at
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HUNTERS CHASE POA COMMITTEES Residents interested in joining a committee should contact Carmen Glassinger at
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‘Stranger Danger’ Awareness Tips The incident on the Rattan Creek Park trail drives home an unfortunate fact: Living in a “nice neighborhood” is no guarantee against criminal activity, as criminals are actually counting on residents to let their guard down because it is such a nice, safe place to live. Help children recognize the warning signs of suspicious behavior, such as when an adult asks them to disobey parents or do something without permission, asks them to keep a secret, asks children for help, or makes them feel uncomfortable in any way. Tell your children that an adult should never ask a child for help, and if one does ask for their help, teach them to find a trusted adult right away to tell what happened. In addition to teaching children how to recognize and handle dangerous situations and strangers, there are other things parents can do to help their children stay safe and avoid dangerous situations. Know where your children are at all times. Make it a rule that your children must ask permission or check in with you before going anywhere. Give your children your work and cell phone numbers so they can reach you at all times. Point out safe places. Show your children safe places to play, safe roads and paths to take, and safe places to go if there’s trouble. Teach children to trust their instincts. Explain that if they ever feel scared or uncomfortable, they should get away as fast as they can and tell an adult. Tell them that sometimes adults they know may make them feel uncomfortable, and they should still get away as fast as possible and tell another adult what happened. Reassure children that you will help them when they need it. Teach your children to be assertive. Make sure they know that it’s okay to say no to an adult and to run away from adults in dangerous situations. Encourage your children to play/walk with others. There’s safety in numbers! The National Crime Prevention Council has these tips and more information on their website at www.ncpc.org/ topics/violent-crime-and-personal-safety/strangers.
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS OCT. 6
National Night Out is a great opportunity for citizens and law enforcement to partner up against crime. Meet your neighbors and commit to helping law enforcement reduce crime in your community. This year, National Night Out is Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. National Night Out is designed to: • Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness. • Generate support and participation in anti-crime efforts. • Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations. • Let criminals know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. During the event, residents in neighborhoods throughout Austin and across the nation are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, police officers, firefighters and EMS paramedics. Events such as cookouts, block parties and neighborhood walks will all occur simultaneously throughout the city and nationwide. You can join the National Night Out event by: • Getting all of your neighbors to turn on their porch lights. • Organizing a block party or some type of neighborhood event. For more information about National Night Out: https:// austintexas.gov/nno. Should you and your neighbors be unable to meet on Oct. 6, get together to discuss safety on another date.
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Lots of Fall Events MAKE FOR A FUN OCTOBER
The Deerpark Middle School 5K Ranger Fun Run AND RattanFest Saturday, Oct. 17, at Rattan Creek Park Come early for the chip-timed certified 5K race sponsored by the Deerpark PTA and then stick around for RattanFest! Food trucks, a classic car show, bounce house for the kiddos and arts and crafts will be part of the festival. Austin Pets Alive will also be there! The Ranger Fun Run starts at 9 a.m. Information and online registration can be found at http://www.rrptiming.com RattanFest runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get the low down on it at http://www.rattancreek.org. Pond Springs Elementary Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 17, Pond Springs Elementary A neighborhood tradition enjoyed by all. The Festival is sponsored by the PTA and features carnival games with prizes, silent auction, food for sale and more!
Deerpark Middle School Fine Arts Gala Tuesday, Oct. 27, RRISD Performing Arts Center (5800 McNeil Drive) Come out and support Deerpark Middle School Fine Arts programs at this event featuring light refreshments, a silent auction, music and theater performances, and visual art exhibitions. All proceeds benefit the Deerpark Fine Arts programs. The gala will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn more at http://deerpark.roundrockisd.org/ Jollyville Elementary Spooktakular School Carnival Saturday, Oct. 31, Noon- 4pm A much anticipated event. Come in costume or just as you are and enjoy inflatables, haunted houses, a car show, food trucks, silent auction and MORE! Get the spooky scoop at www.jollyville. my-pta.org/
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Clothes moths can cause considerable damage to materials containing wool, fur or other animal-derived products. There are two common clothes moths, case making clothes moths and webbing clothes moths. The names describe the larval (caterpillar) stage of the moth. Case-making clothes moths spin silken cases that they drag along with them while they feed. Webbing clothes moths feed within silken burrows that they spin over the surface of fabric. Adults are small, tan moths about 3/8 an inch long. They are weak fliers and avoid light. Larvae like to feed in protected areas, such as folded clothing, and rarely leave their food source. To reduce or avoid clothes moth problems, the following tips may be helpful: Locate & remove any infested items Look in drawers & closets; on the floor; on or under furniture; on or in walls, ceilings & attics Launder or dry clean clothing Periodically shake & air out items such as rugs & clothing Use heat and/ or cold to kill insects in infested items
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Thoroughly clean storage areas Store clothing in tightly sealed containers Cedar is not that effective in repelling clothes moths Cedar must be freshly cut or chipped for vapors to be effective & vapors lose potency quickly Mothballs (naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene) can be used to repel insects Read & follow all label instructions Use only in sealed areas or closed containers Note that the fumes from these products may soften or melt some plastics Insecticide sprays can be used to supplement sanitation techniques Remove all items from the area before treating with an insecticide Allow area to completely dry before returning items 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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