HUNTER'S CHASE The Official Newsletter of the Hunter's Chase HOA March 2016 Volume 6, Issue 3 Gazette More AT&T Fiber Optics Installation Problems Reported As AT&T crews continue to work in Hunter's Chase subdivision installing fiber optic cable, additional problems are reported by residents. Water and/or sewer lines being cut continue to occur. One homeowner experienced a 12,000 gallon increase on their monthly water utility bill charges as a result of a water line cut. The homeowner reached out to AT&T, provided photo evidence of the water line cut and water utility bill charges, and received a check from AT&T for the extra water usage. If damages occur to your property, it's important that you document the incident and take photos or video of the damage. To directly report an incident related to the fiber optic installation, please contact Mary Matula at mm3818@att.com or 281-374-3420 for assistance. Spring Break Is Almost Here! Schools in the Round Rock Independent School District will have spring break from March 12-20. Besides big events such as SXSW Film/Music/Interactive Festival and the Austin Rodeo, here are some other events to consider for family fun: St. Patrick's Day Austin at Pioneer Farms March 17 Enjoy traditional Irish food, music, dance, arts and crafts plus Games2U will be on hand with activities for the kids. More information is available at http://www.stpatricksdayaustin.com/ Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade Ongoing through April 3 A popular Renaissance Festival based on the tales of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Step into another time and enjoy faeries, swordplay, theatre, magic, comedy, games, costumes and shopping. Featuring over 40 stage acts, more than 130 shops, great food and fun rides, the Sherwood Forest Faire is only 30 minutes east of Austin off Highway 290! For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.sherwoodforestfaire.com Deed Enforcement Reminders Yards, Sidewalks & Driveways As we enter March, residents will start seeing grass (and weeds) growing again. As a reminder, property owners and other residents are required to keep yards mowed, sidewalks edged and sidewalks/ driveways free of weeds between cracks. All hedges also must be trimmed, especially in areas that could impact sightlines for cars pulling out of driveways, and also allow sidewalk visibility. Hedges next to houses should also be trimmed to avoid creating visual barriers which are attractive to burglars. The warmer weather will bring stepped-up enforcement of deed restrictions related to our yards. All specific restrictions and obligations related to yard/premises maintenance are outlined in your Home Owners Deed Restrictions Manual, or you can call or email Carmen Glassinger at Goodwin Management. Reach her at 512-502-7503 or carmen.glassinger@goodwintx.com. Spring Improvement Projects Planning on any spring improvement projects? Don't forget to submit those plans to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) for approval. Guidelines and applications also available on our Hunter's Chase portal on the Goodwin website at http://hoasites. goodwintx.com/hca/home/architecturalapplication.aspx Copyright 2016 Peel, Inc. Hunter's Chase Gazette - March 2016 1
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 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HC HOA Goodwin Management Inc. Carmen.Glassinger@goodwintx.com... 512-502-7503 Estates of HC POA CA Managers: info@camanagers.com... 512-288-2376 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE Applications are found on the intranet site at http://hca.goodwintx.com/ DEED ENFORCEMENT To report violations contact Sage Management at sage.management@yahoo.com. 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 carmen.glassinger@goodwintx.com HUNTERS CHASE POA COMMITTEES Residents interested in joining a committee should contact Carmen Glassinger at carmen.glassinger@goodwintx.com 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) DON T WANT TO WAIT FOR THE MAIL? View the current issue of the Hunter's Chase Gazette on the 1st day of each month at www.peelinc.com Get Relief From IRS Debt. Solve Your Tax Problems Today! Resolve Tax Debt We ll Defend Your Rights Over the past twenty-eight years, Tim Hald CPA has helped thousands of individuals and businesses achieve peace of mind by negotiating the best possible resolution of their IRS tax problems. When life s circumstances land you in a position where you need the best IRS tax representation firm, you can TRUST Tim Hald, CPA for affordable, effective and aggressive tax relief. We also provide a tax preparation services for individuals and businesses come see him for your 2014 and 2015 income tax solutions. Timothy W. Hald Certified Public Accountant Your neighborhood CPA living and working within our community 512-363-5738 visit us at www.cpa-austintexas.com 2 Hunter's Chase Gazette - March 2016 Copyright 2016 Peel, Inc.
City of Austin Aquatics Department Is Looking for SUMMER HELP Swimming pools will be opening soon, and the City of Austin Aquatics department needs help. Spend the summer on the water, saving lives, supporting your community and earning money too! The City's Parks and Recreation Department's Aquatic Division will be hiring and training hundreds of individuals, age 15 and older, to be lifeguards, swim instructors, swim coaches and cashiers for the 2016 swim season. Starting pay ranges from $8.00-10.25 per hour. There will be evening and weekend training sessions, including American Red Cross training. The flexible work schedules are ideal for students, teachers and retirees. To learn more, visit www. lifegueardaustin.com or call the Aquatics office at 512-974-9330. Rattan Creek Swim Team Is Having Early Registration The Rattan Creek Hurricane swim team is open to swimmers ages 4-17, and is run by professional swim coaches. Give your kids the gift of swimming and watch as they become stronger, faster swimmers in all of the strokes. Plus they will meet kids from ALL over the neighborhood. So come join the fun and help your kids get their swim on! You do NOT need to be a Rattan Creek resident: Hunter's Chase families are welcome and encouraged to join. Early Registration for the Rattan Creek Hurricanes Swim Team runs through March. Fees will go up April 1, with registration running through April 30. The swim season begins May 2, 2016. There will be an open house event April 23, 10-11 am, at the Rattan Creek Community Center. To learn more visit www. hurricaneswimteam.org or email team president Marty De Leon at president@hurricaneswimteam.org Copyright 2016 Peel, Inc. Hunter's Chase Gazette - March 2016 3
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TENNIS TIPS By USPTA/PTR Master Professional, Fernando Velasco How to execute The Half Volley In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to execute a forehand groundstroke, a two-handed backhand, one-handed backhand, forehand volley, the two handed backhand volley, and the serve. In this issue, I will give you instructions on how to execute the half volley, which is usually played between the base line and the net. The player is not close enough to the net to hit it on the air and/ or does not have enough time to retrieve back to hit it on the top of the flight. The ball is usually hit right after it hits the ground. In these pictures student Liz Stanis from the Grey Rock Tennis Club demonstrates the proper form and technique. Step 1: The Split step: When the player realizes that she will have to play the ball right after it hits the ground, the player will stop and take the split step by bouncing off her toes at the same time and let her body lean forward to react to the ball. Both hands are on the racket so it can react to either move to the left or to the right. Eyes are focused on the incoming ball. Step 2: The Back Swing: The secret of the half volley is to take the racket back early and have a short back swing. Also, it is critical to lay the wrist back slightly to allow for a good point of contact in front of the body. The player will then bend her knees and lunge forward to hit the ball as soon as it hits the ground. Notice the concentration of keeping her eye on the ball. Step 3: The Point of Contact: As soon as the ball starts to rise, the player will make the contact with the ball and will aim to go away from the net person. Her eyes are focused on the point of contact and the left hand is still close the body for better balance. The left knee is still bent and the left toe is pointing toward the point of contact. Step 4: The Finish: Once the ball leaves the racket, the left knee has now almost straightened up and the follow through is above the players head. This will allow the ball to go high over the net and will land deep toward the baseline. The opponent will have to back off to hit the next ball, or will also be forced to hit another half volley. The left hand is ready to hold the racket on the handle to anticipate the next shot, which probably will be the volley. Look for in the next Newsletter: The One Handed Backhand Volley Copyright 2016 Peel, Inc. Hunter's Chase Gazette - March 2016 5
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