Courtyard Caller
April 2022
Volume 18, Number 04
Board Message
We are so lucky in the Courtyard to have all of the gorgeous trees among us and surrounding us. With heavy tree cover also comes the need to be proactive about wildfire. As we have been taught through our Fire Wise training, creating a defensible zone in the area immediately surrounding your home is the best protection you can have. To schedule a free 30-minute Home Ignition Zone evaluation, which will give you specific recommendations for creating a defensible zone, please contact Richard Stelzner, Fire Safety Chair, at arebeess42@gmail.com. Recently, the Courtyard was asked by AFD’s Wildfire Division whether we would volunteer our community to be considered as a one-time training site this spring for RTI training (Responding to the Interface). After careful consideration, the Board voted to approve submittal of our neighborhood into the running as a possible training site. If selected, the training dates could be on one or more of the following dates: April 18, April 25, or May 2. If that happens, more information will be distributed to the community regarding what to expect. It’s possible that training dates will be delayed due to the formation of a new AFD Wildfire Battalion. The overview of the RTI training has been described as occurring during the day, after the morning rush hour and completed before the evening rush hour. The exercise is estimated to take about four hours. The Park has been suggested as the likely gathering point for fire trucks and equipment; however, it is possible that residents will see fire trucks or equipment on some streets. AFD will distribute door hangars and knock on doors of any affected residents. Why would we want to volunteer? There are many reasons, including that if we were ever to actually experience wildfire, the Wildfire Battalion will have direct knowledge of our homes and surrounding areas so they will be extremely well prepared to give the most efficient and effective help where needed. Of course, another obvious reason is to help our fabulous Fire Department appropriately train and prepare the brave men and women who battle wildfires on behalf of everyone.
2022 COURTYARD EASTER EGG HUNT and SPRING FLING Saturday, April 16, STARTING AT 11:00am Plan now to attend the 2022 Courtyard Easter Egg Hunt in the Park! Bunnies of all ages bring your baskets and hop on down for some Easter fun. Hunt for eggs, play games and meet neighbors! Hope to see you there! Please call or email to let us know how many egg hunters will be in your group. Joany Price (Social Chairperson) 512-775-8942, joanyprice@gmail.com EGG STUFFERS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED CONTACT JOANY PRICE IF YOU HAVE TIME OR IDEAS TO SHARE!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Richard Stelzner, or any Board member. A reminder to all residents: it’s OAK WILT season! The oak wilt beetle is active from February until the end of June. NO OAKS should be trimmed until July 1. Always DRIVE SLOWLY in the Courtyard!! Copyright © 2022 Peel, Inc.
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