Hunter's Chase Gazette
HUNTER'S CHASE The Official Newsletter of the Hunter's Chase HOA
August 2014 Volume 4, Issue 8
Take Advantage of These City of Austin Programs! August is a good time to take advantage of several City Of Austin programs to get rid of some large unneeded items and to help save water and aid landscaping efforts! BULK TRASH PICK UP SCHEDULED FOR HUNTER'S CHASE BEGINS AUGUST 18 Austin Resource Recovery collects items that are too large for your trash cart during specially scheduled bulk collections. Bulk Items Include: • Doors • Carpet • Furniture • Appliances (remove doors) • Passenger car tires (remove rims; limit eight tires per household) • Lawn mowers (remove gas/oil) • Railroad ties (cut in half ) • Pallets • Rolled fencing • Nail-free lumber Bulk Item Collection Crews Cannot Collect: • Brush, household trash, cardboard boxes, hazardous materials, mirrors, automotive chassis and bodies, motorcycles, trailers, boats and tires that are still mounted on rims • Sheet glass and other construction and remodeling debris This list is not all inclusive. To see if your item is collected during bulk collection and view the outline of the complete guidelines for bulk pick up visit: http://austintexas.gov/department/residential-bulk-collection
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HELP YOUR YARDS IN DROUGHT & EARN A REBATE
Now is the time to prepare your yard for Austin’s long hot summer. By using a combination of mulch, compost and aerating your lawn, you will be prepared for what the long hot days of summer can do to your yard. These techniques will ensure that water stays on your yard, reducing the need for supplemental irrigation. DilloDirt™ made by the City of Austin is an acceptable form of compost on the application materials. For a list of vendors, visit: http://austintexas.gov/dillodir Rebates Available • Compost: 1.5 cubic yards or 40 cubic feet -- Rebate $30 • Mulch: 3 cubic yards or 80 cubic feet -- Rebate $40 • Core aeration service for entire front and/or back lawn area (equipment rental is acceptable) -- Rebate $50 • The rebate for doing all three -- $180 (with $60 bonus) How It Works • Buy the drought survival tools listed on the application. Keep the receipts. • Install the drought survival tools in your yard. • Take photos of the completed work. • Turn in application, receipts and photos. For more info about this and other rebate and incentive programs the City of Austin offers visit: http://austintexas.gov/department/water-conservation-rebates
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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
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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
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HC HOA Goodwin Management Inc.
[email protected]............ 512-502-7503 Estates of HC POA CA Managers:
[email protected].................................. 512-288-2376
Spicewood Springs Branch Public Library
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE Applications are found on the intranet site at http://hca.goodwintx.com/
Samuel Yu.........................................................Vice President
DEED ENFORCEMENT To report violations contact Sage Management at
[email protected]. Deed documents at http://hca.goodwintx.com.
Lynn Raridon Maddox................................ At-Large Member
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........................ 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd 512-974-3800 POA BOARD Brian James ............................................................. President Michael Kuykendall..................................................Treasurer Rebekah Sheppard ....................................................Secretary To reach any one of the board members please contact Carmen Glassinger at
[email protected]
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Hunter's Chase Gazette HUNTERS CHASE POA COMMITTEES Residents interested in joining a committee should contact Darin
ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS
Siefkes at
[email protected]
Interested in submitting an article? You can do so by emailing
1. Neighborhood Watch - will assist with implementing a
[email protected] or by going to http://www.peelinc.com/
neighborhood watch program 2. Amenities (Pool, Park & Tennis) - will be responsible for maintenance and improvement suggestions to the Board
articleSubmit.php. All news must be received by the 9th of the month prior to the issue. So if you are involved with a school group,
3. Events - responsible for determining which neighborhood
scouts, sports etc – please submit your articles for The Subdivision
events to plan and carrying out the planning and execution
Name. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers,
of the events (Neighborhood garage sale, Christmas caroling,
special celebrations and military service are also welcome.
potlucks, etc)
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Keep an Eye on Your Items
The Hunter’s Chase park and playground generally is a very safe area. However, residents should remember that the area is not immune to crime, namely theft. Pranksters also can be a concern. When at the park and playground, keep an eye on your items. A recent incident serves as a reminder, as one resident believes her keys were taken from her while watching her children at the playground. The keys were recovered, but the location they were found was in an area of the park she had not been near, leading to strong suspicion someone took them from her belongings when she was unaware.
Back to School!
Round Rock Schools Back in Session in August! On August 26 (Tuesday) all Round Rock Independent School District schools are back in session. Remember: Keep our kids safe -- Drive Carefully!
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Sports & Social Club Pick Up Games * Tournaments * Leagues * Social Events
Bringing adult sports and social events to the NW Austin Area! Flag Football Tournament:
Battle at Bagdad When: August 23rd-24th
Where: Robin Bledsoe Park, Lean
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What: 8 vs 8 3 Game Guarantee , Round Robin, Top 6 Team s go to Single Elimination Playoff rophy & e T-Shirts, T iv e c re s n ickets Champio k Express T Round Roc
Upcoming Events Dodgeball Extravaganza - Sept Co-Rec Kickball Tournament - Sept Softball Tournament: TBA and more…
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Early Bird Regstration Fee : $280 Registration Fee: $300 Early Bird Registration De adline: August 11th Registration Deadline: Aug ust 20th
Register for our events at www.austinplaymakers.com or by calling us at 512-269-6033
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A Focus on Heat Emergencies
By: Concentra Urgent Care CAUSES: Heat illnesses are easily preventable by taking precautions in hot weather. Children, elderly, and obese people have a higher risk of • High temperatures or humidity • Medications, such as diuretics, neuroleptics, phenothiazines, developing heat illness. People taking certain medications or drinking • Dehydration and anticholinergics alcohol also have a higher risk. However, even a top athlete in superb • Prolonged or excessive exercise • Cardiovascular disease condition can succumb to heat illness if he or she ignores the warning • Excess clothing signs. If the problem isn’t addressed, heat cramps can lead to heat • Alcohol use WHAT TO DO IN HEAT EMERGENCIES... exhaustion, which can progress to heatstroke. Heatstroke, the most 1. Have the person lie down in a cool place. Elevate the person’s feet serious of the three, can cause shock, brain damage, organ failure, and about 12 inches. even death. 2. Apply cool, wet cloths (or cool water directly) to the person’s skin SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: and use a fan to lower body temperature. Place cold compresses on the Heat Cramps • Sweating • Pain in arms, legs, and abdomen person’s neck, groin, and armpits. 3. If the person is alert, give cool water or sports beverages. It’s advisable Heat Exhaustion to drink slowly and steadily, particularly if they are experiencing nausea. • Moist, pale skin • Headache and confusion 4. For muscle cramps, give beverages as above, and massage and stretch • Fatigue and fainting • Nausea and vomiting affected muscles gently, but firmly, until they relax. • Dizziness and lightheadedness • Rapid pulse and breathing 5. If the person shows signs of shock (bluish lips and fingernails, and Heat Stroke o freshen up my ad have had with you.• Rapid pulse decreased alertness), starts having seizures, or loses consciousness, call • No sweating BBB, CPA, andhot, myredfirm of the AD 911 and continue cooling procedures, as described above. • Temperature overattached 103º F • Dry, skin for my rednering • Confusion/loss of consciousness • Seizures (Continued on Page 7)
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Hunter's Chase Gazette Heat Emergencies (Continued from Page 6) DO NOT: • underestimate the seriousness of heat illness, especially if the person is a child, elderly, or injured. • give the person medications that are used to treat fever (such as aspirin or acetaminophen). They will not help, and they may be harmful. • give the person salt tablets. • give the person liquids that contain alcohol or caffeine. They will interfere with the body’s ability to control its internal temperature. • use alcohol rubs on the person’s skin. • give the person anything by mouth (not even salted drinks) if the person is vomiting or unconscious. PREVENTION: • Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in hot weather. • Rest regularly in a cool area; seek shade when possible. • Avoid strenuous physical activity in hot or humid conditions. • Drink plenty of fluids every day. Drink more fluids before, during, and after physical activity. • Be especially careful to avoid overheating if you are taking drugs that impair heat regulation, or if you are overweight or elderly. • Be careful of hot cars in the summer. Allow the car to cool off before getting in. • Avoid heavy meals and hot foods.
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