Hunter's Chase - June 2012

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Hunter's Chase Gazette

HUNTER'S CHASEHUNTER'S CHASEThe Official Newsletter ofthe Hunter's Chase HOA

June 2012Volume 2, Issue 6

Upcoming EventsJUNE 9TH

Hunter’s Chase Annual Meeting 4-7 PM at the Pool Pavilion. Bring the family: BBQ, Bounce house, balloon animals and more! The Hunter’s Chase POA annual meeting will begin at 5:30 PM.

* rain out date is June16th

JUNE 13TH

Austin Recycles – time to put out the recycle can

JUNE 14TH

Flag Day – get your flags out

JUNE 17TH Father’s day

JUNE 27TH


JULY 4TH

Independence Day

JULY 11TH


JULY 30TH

City of Austin Bulk collection for our neighborhood

Do you have an event or notice you want Hunter’s Chase residents to know about,

submit an event via the link at http://www.peelinc.com/articleSubmit.php

2012 Swim Season:May 5th through October Pool Closed on Tuesdays

Hours: 6am to 9pmAdult Swim Only: 6am to 9amLOST YOUR POOL KEY?

Get new ones at http://www.poolkey.com/ or contact Goodwin Management at (512) 502-7503

POOL PAVILION RESERVATIONS?Go to www.lifelineaquatics.com1 - Select Community Services2 - Select Amenities/Pool Event Rentals3 - Select top Drop Down Site box to locate your POA facility name (Hunters

Chase). The POA home page gives a detailed description of pavilion rental procedures.4 - Select Pavilion Rentals tab on the left5 - Select Register Now to complete the reservation

QUESTIONS?If you have questions, contact Lifeline Aquatics, as follows:

Lifeline AquaticsPhone: 877-354-1313 | Fax: 512-869-6291

LESSONS?Lifeline aquatics and your HOA have teamed up to bring you premier learn to swim

programs for children of all ages in your area. Whether it is your childís first time in a swim program or they have been on a swim team before, our professional instructors are ready to help participants improve their swimming skills, learn water safety, and get ready for the next level!

Hunter's Chase 2012 Lesson ScheduleJune 18-28 (Mon-Thurs)- Beginner 11-11:45am- Intermediate noon-12:45pmRegister Now!www.lifelineaquatics.comGo to the lessons tab, click register, and select your HOA.Questions? Contact Ginny Walsh ([email protected], 512-876-4895).Don't see the class you need? Find 2 friends and contact Ginny to see if we can

form a class.

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Hunter’s chase POA website - http://hca.goodwintx.com/

UTILITIESElectricity City of Austin ..................................................... 494-9400Gas Atmos Energy ...........................................1-888-286-6700 Emergency ................................................... 866-322-8667Water/Wastewater (City of Austin) Emergency .......................................................... 912-6000Trash/Recycling Texas Disposal Systems ...................................... 421-1340

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 sage.

[email protected] - Deed Documents,http://hca.goodwintx.com/ Download the file

HCA.GOV.xx.19840530.CCRS.pdf

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 ....................733-5384 fax; 733-5380Animal Control ...................................................... 943-1389Spicewood Springs Branch Public Library ....................... 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd 512-974-3800

HOA BOARDDarin Siefkes ([email protected]) ........................ PresidentCalandra Bradford ...........................................Vice President Michael Kuykendall .................................................TreasurerBrian James .............................................................SecretaryRebekah Sheppard ..................................................................

To reach any one of the board members please contact Carmen Glassinger at [email protected]

HUNTERS CHASE POA COMMITTEESResidents interested in joining a committee should contact Darin Siefkes 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)

NEWSLETTER INFOEDITOR Brian James .............. [email protected]

PUBLISHER Peel, Inc. ...................................................... 888-687-6444 Advertising................................ [email protected]

Interested in submitting an article? You can do so by emailing [email protected] or by going to http://www.peelinc.com/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, scouts, sports etc – please submit your articles for The Subdivision Name. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, special celebrations and military service are also welcome.

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By: Concentra Urgent Care

ADULT EYE HEALTHMaintaining a healthy lifestyle is an important

part of preserving good eye health. Keys to healthy vision include:

• Avoiding smoking• Eating a balanced diet, rich in dark green

vegetables and foods that contain zinc, vitamins C and E, and beta-carotene

• Staying active• Controlling your blood pressure• Protecting your eyes from the sun by wearing

eyewear that absorbs UV rays and brimmed hats or caps

• Staying current with periodic eye exams as recommended by your doctor

SIGNS OF PROBLEMSSee your doctor if you experience any of the

following:• Unusual trouble adjusting to the dark• Difficulty focusing on objects

• Squinting due light sensitivity• Change in color of iris (colored part of your

eye) • Red, crusty, or swollen eyelids• Recurring pain around eyes• Double vision• Dark spots or floaters in vision• Distorted or wavy lines/edges• Watery, itchy or burning dry eyes• Seeing spots or ghost-like images

CHILD EYE HEALTHNewborns should be checked for inherited

eye problems at the time of delivery. Between six and twelve months, infants’ eyes should be checked again by a health care professional. At three to four years old, children should start getting their eyes checked at regular intervals.

EYE INJURIESThe most common causes of eye injuries in

children are: misuse of toys, everyday objects, and tools (forks and knives, pens and pencils, garden

tools), falls, contact with harmful household products (detergents, cleaning supplies, paint, glue), and car accidents. The best ways to avoid these types of injuries are to properly baby proof your home, read all warnings and instructions on toys, and be sure your children are properly secured in infant carriers and car seats.

Seek immediate medical attention if your child:

• has obvious pain or trouble seeing• has a cut or torn eyelid• does not move one eye as well as the other• has one eye that sticks out compared to

the other• has an unusual pupil size or shape• has blood in the clear part of the eye• has something in the eye that cannot be

easily removedFor more information on taking care of your

family’s sight, visit Prevent Blindness America at www.preventblindness.org or The National Eye

Institute at http://isee.nei.nih.gov.

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A Focus on Eye Health and Safety for Your Family


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DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser.* The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising.* Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction.* Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE

(ACC)

Applications and the Covenants and Restrictions (CCRS) documents are found on the intranet site at http://hca.goodwintx.com/.

The ACC application must be approved before project work begins. The ACC has up to 30 days to respond to applications. So plan ahead and get those applications in early. In some cases, you will also need a building permit from the City of Austin.

If you have questions, we suggest that you contact Goodwin Management via http://hca.goodwintx.com/. In addition to the covenants and restrictions there may also be City of Austin Regulations from City Ordinances that apply, a handy link listing the ordinances most likely to impact residents of newly annexed areas can be found here - http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/annexation/city_regs.htm

Laurie Flood, Realtor®

[email protected] www.LaurieFlood.com

576-1504

Hunters Chase Real Estate Still Tight in June # of Homes Avg. Price Active (as of May 9) 6 $203,783 Pending Sales 4 $209,075 Sold 2012 (Jan-Apr) 4 $211,750 Sold 2011 (Jan-Dec) 35 $202,148 How does the future look? One of the most positive signs for Austin real estate is the shrinking inventory of homes for sale. In Austin there are 21% fewer listings on the market than this month last year while sales are 15% higher (March, 2012 MLS single family home stats.) Hunters Chase is no different with only 6 homes on the market entering our busiest selling season. This lack of homes available should benefit home sellers and allow them more leverage in the negotiation process.

Please call me today at 576-1504 to find out how much your home is now worth in this market Keller Williams - 12515-8 Research Blvd #100 Each office is independently owned and operated

As a Hunters Chase resident who has lived right here on

Partridge Bend for many years I have a vested

interest in this community and my neighbors!




Hunter's Chase GazetteTravel the World without Leaving Your Hometown

By Heather Wells Who hasn’t dreamed about walking among the Egyptian pyramids,

or soaking in the sun on a beach in Spain, or wandering along the Great Wall of China? Every parent wants to give their children a taste of the world, but the economic reality of international air travel for a family, not to mention hotels, passports and food, makes it tough for most of us to consider except in our daydreams.

There is a way to give your children the world – without leaving your living room. How? Host a foreign exchange student from a country you’ve always admired! Fascinated by France? Curious about China? Intrigued by India? By welcoming an international student from one of these countries into your home, you instantly open a portal to a far off land.

“My husband and I have been hosting for the past three years and have enjoyed every minute of it!” said Vicki Odom, an Ayusa host mom from Pearland, Texas. “The various students we’ve had in our home have taught us a great deal about their home countries.”

Foreign exchange students come from all over the world. Ayusa matches host families with students from more than 60 different countries. All high school foreign exchange students are fully insured, bring their own spending money, and are proficient in English – and all high school exchange programs are regulated by the U.S. Department of State.

“We welcome host families of all shapes and sizes – families with young children, families with no children, empty nesters whose children have left home, single parents and non-traditional families,” says Connie Coutu, Regional Manager of Ayusa, a non-profit that promoting global learning and leadership through foreign exchange and study abroad opportunities for high school students. “The key requirements for a host family are to provide a safe and nurturing home environment, genuinely love children, and have a desire to learn more about a different culture.”

Volunteer host families provide foreign exchange students a nurturing environment, three meals a day and a bedroom (either private or shared with a host sibling of the same gender). Each host family and student is supported by a professionally trained community representative who works with the family and student for the entire program. All interested host families must pass a criminal background check and a home visit by an exchange organization.

Interested host families are required to fill out an application, pass a background check and interview with a local exchange program representative in their homes. Once accepted to a program, host families can view profiles of students to find the right match for their family.

“Hosting an exchange student is a life-changing experience – for the student, the host family, and the host community,” says Coutu. “There is no better way to teach your children about the world around them than through welcoming an international high school student into your home.”

Ayusa is currently accepting applications for families to host an exchange student for the 2012 – 2013 school year. For more information about hosting a high school foreign exchange student, please contact Ayusa at 1.888.552.9872 or by visiting the website at www.ayusa.org.

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