Hunter's Chase Gazette
HUNTER'S CHASE The Official Newsletter of the Hunter's Chase HOA
NEIGHBORHOOD
February 2015 Volume 5, Issue 2
Celebrate
NEWS TEXAS NEW DISTRICT 6 COUNCIL MEMBER IS DON ZIMMERMAN When the Austin City Council began work on Jan. 6, 2015, it was the first district-based Council the city has had. Among its 11 new members, Donald S. "Don" Zimmerman will represent District 6, Hunter's Chase residents' district. If you have questions or concerns for our new council member, he can be reached at 512-978-2106. You can also send him messages through the City of Austin email system at http://austintexas.gov/email/donzimmerman
WHAT'S GOING UP AT HUNTER'S CHASE AND POND SPRINGS? Residents are wondering about the construction work at the corner of Hunter's Chase and Pond Springs Rd. Guesses and theories have included new apartments, an office building , retail establishment or car dealership. Actually, it's a new school. A Challenger School campus is being built that will offer preschool and kindergarten classes. The Pond Springs campus is slated to open in the fall of 2015. Challenger School is an independent private school with campuses in California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Texas. More than 10,000 students, preschool through 8th grade, attend the school. For parents interested in learning more about the Pond Springs campus, call 512-258-1299. Continued on page 3 Copyright © 2015 Peel, Inc.
Texas Independence Day Parade and Fun Run Planned for Feb. 28 Celebrate Texas, an organization dedicated to encouraging and promoting the education of the public about Texas Independence Day and the history of Texas and its people, will hold a Texas Independence Day parade on February 28 at the Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Just ahead of the parade, Celebrate Texas is holding the 10th annual Texas Independence Day 5K Run to raise money for the Celebrate Texas scholarship fund. The run begins at 8:00 a.m. Texas Independence Day is officially on March 2. On this date in 1836 Texas officially became a republic, declaring independence from Mexico. For more information, contact Celebrate Texas at 512.2885506 or email the organization at
[email protected] Get Caught Up on All Things Texas The 2015 Texas Almanac eBook Now Available If you want one-stop information about all-things Texas, the Texas Historical Society is now offering its 2015 Texas Almanac eBook. It's free and contains lots of information about our state. The 752-page almanac covers a wide range of topics from high school football to the varieties of soil, plants, flowers and trees throughout, state growth statistics to historical facts about tornadoes and droughts. It's a handy information source to have around. The ebook can be ordered at https://www.tshaonline.org/ handbook Hunter's Chase Gazette - February 2015
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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
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
........................ 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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GET A JUMP ON YOUR SPRING MULCHING AND HELP AREA BOY SCOUTS AT THE SAME TIME The Boy Scouts of Troop 146 from Bethany United Methodist Church are holding a Mulch Fundraiser in February. Money raised will help send the troop to camp this summer. The Scouts are offering: • Hardwood and cedar mulch for $4.00 per bag • Red- or black-dyed mulch for $5.00 per bag Orders will be taken up to February 9th. Your order will be delivered to your door later in the month! Contact Yvonne Jeffrey at 512.413.1969 or email her at yvonne@ kaos-kids.com with questions or to place an order.
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FEBRUARY IS AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH SOME WAYS TO CELEBRATE Library of Congress Website Offers Wealth of Information The U.S. Library of Congress is hosting an informative website on African American history and culture as part of African American History Month. The site is a collaborative effort of The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Besides the many articles and documents to read, the site offers audio and video presentations on the stories of African Americans, an impressive image gallery and rare musical recordings. Visit at http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/ Austin's George Washington Carver Museum Offers Exhibits Locally, The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is a great place to visit. It has an exhibit on Texas Juneteenth, a permanent exhibit on Austin African-American families, an Artists’ Gallery, and a children’s exhibit on African-American scientists and inventors. The museum and cultural center is located at 1165 Angelina Street. Hours: • Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. -6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. • Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m-4 p.m. • Closed on Sunday Celebratory Concert Planned at UT Elsewhere, The Butler School of Music at UT will hold a concert on Saturday, February 7. There is no cost. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Visit the Butler School's homepage http://www.music. utexas.edu/ The Upcoming Events section will provide additional information.
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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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SILVERFISH
I recently noticed silverfish lurking in my house while handling holiday decorations, so I’m sure others may have the same problem. Silverfish can eat and stain books, fabrics, food and wallpaper, but are often considered being more of a nuisance than a pest. These insects have flattened carrot-shaped bodies with three long “tails” that come off the tip of the abdomen. The body is covered with fine scales that give them a silver sheen. Immatures look just like the adults, but are smaller in size. Usually silverfish are not seen by homeowners because they are most active at night. They can commonly be found in attics, closets or near bookcases. They may also be found behind baseboards or around door and window casings. Silverfish feed on starchy foods like paper, flour, oats or glue. Tips for managing silverfish: • Remove old books, papers & magazines • Store items in sealed, plastic bags or plastic containers with tightfitting lids • Clean closets on a regular basis- vacuum/ sweep floors and wipe down any shelves • Reduce humidity with fans, air conditioning or dehumidifiers • Repair any water leaks • Inspect all items before bringing them into the house • Target treatments to where silverfish live- wall voids, closets, attics, behind baseboards, etc. 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. 6
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