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Forest ChaseA wonderful place to call home

Newsletter, Issue 9WINTER 2015

January-March

ForestChase.orgThe website has received a winter face lift! We hope you’ll take the time to visit www.ForestChase.org and check out all the new bells and whistles.

Nextdoor Forest ChaseHello Cobb County Neighbors,

My name is Sergeant Dana Pierce, and I am the supervisor in charge of the Public Information/Community Education Unit. I, along with Officer Mike Bowman are pleased to announce that starting today, the Cobb County Police Department will be utilizing Nextdoor to facilitate virtual neighborhood watch and foster neighbor-to-neighbor communications.

Nextdoor is a tool for us to effectively share information on crime prevention and safety, public events, and emergency notifications. You can expect to receive local crime and safety updates from the Cobb County Police on Nextdoor. Please be assured that your website remains private. Cobb County Police and it’s officers will NOT be able to see any of the content on your neighborhood website except for the direct replies to our posts.

Please be aware that Nextdoor is not the appropriate way to request emergency services, police services, report criminal or suspicious activity, file a report, etc. If you require emergency services, please call 911.

We look forward to connecting with you on Nextdoor to build stronger, safer neighborhoods throughout the county.

Facebook Forest ChaseOur private and closed Facebook forum is for sharing with others. If you’d like to join this forum, visit www.ForestChase.org and click on the forums tab.

Community Watch“It takes a village.”

Let’s band together to prevent damage to property and feelings. If you see any suspicious behavior note it and then contact the police. They are only a call away.

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Nature Notes by Roseanne Guerra, Secretary of FCHOA & Atlanta Audubon Master Birder

Time for a Walk in the Woods!

Well Forest Chase, it’s a brand new year, and time to get active and work off all of those holiday pounds (for me, at least). My favorite exercise is a walk in the woods, of course! One of my favorite things about Atlanta is that it is truly a “city in a forest” - there are beautiful patches of forest tucked into the most surprising of places. Here are just a few of my favorite places for a peaceful walk in the woods that are all within half an hour of our neighborhood:

Leita Thompson Memorial Park.

1200 Woodstock Road (Highway 92), Roswell

I’m sure we all drive past this little landscaped park often. Did you know that there are three miles of walking trails looping off of the park? The trails descend into a valley, cutting off the road noise from Highway 92. It’s a great walk for tree lovers: big-leaf magnolias, huge beeches and white oaks. There is also a dog park.

Big Creek Greenway.

1600 Old Alabama Road, Roswell

The Big Creek Greenway is a meticulously maintained, completely flat, paved trail that runs 8 miles alongside Big Creek and North Point Parkway (bikes allowed). There are ponds and wetlands to be seen; birds and white-tailed deer abound.

Olde Rope Mill Park.

690 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock

I had no idea this park existed until I purchased the fantastic new book, Hiking Atlanta’s Hidden Forests by Jonah McDonald. It is a beautiful spot with something for everyone: paved trails, unpaved trails, mountain bike trails, and a view of Little River. A rope mill did indeed operate here until 1950 and the ruins are still visible. This is my family’s favorite spot to paddle our canoe.

Morgan Falls Overlook Park.

200 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs

This park boasts a fantastic playground that even older kids enjoy. Swing chairs offer wrap-around views of Bull Sluice Lake. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, and be sure to walk or drive to the end of Morgan Falls Road to see the 100-year-old dam, which is still generating electricity for Georgia Power.

Don’t forget our own little Forest Chase common area, with surprisingly abundant wildlife, babbling creek, picnic tables, tetherball and basketball.

Did I leave out your favorite spot? Post it on our Yahoo group or Facebook page. I hope you get a chance to enjoy some of our beautiful natural areas soon.

GO Green! (ribbon that is...)FCHOA Membership 2015Please plan to support Forest Chase in the 2015 year! Choose a $100 civic level or a $325 full level of support. Information and payable online at www.ForestChase.org

Why Join the Forest Chase Homeowners Association?Membership dues keep our neighborhood running! Funds collected pay for the landscaping of entrances, electricity and maintenance of our common areas (front entrances, signage, pool and common property).

The monies allow us to plan for improvements that benefit all our property values and enhance our quality of living. A strong membership help us to plan and budget for minor, major capital improvements, social events newsletters, and website.

We need your support to make Forest Chase a great place to call home.

Forest Chase Homeowner Association2015 Membership Invoice

Membership Levels:p Full Membership (Pool + Civic) = $325p Civic Membership = $100p Outside* Pool Membership= $375 *residents that do not live in Forest Chase

Two ways to pay for your membership:1. Online at www.ForestChase.org Join and pay online. Quick, easy and safe.

2. Mail in payment with invoice Complete and mail invoice below.

Please complete ALL sections below to have your account credited. We will not share or sell your information, it is only for contact and communication.

Check a box for membership level above!

Contact name(s): list all family members ___________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________ e-mail: ______________________________

Phone(s): home _________________________ cell _________________________________

Mail this completed form with check payable: Forest Chase Homeowners Association, PO Box 670403, Marietta, GA 30066

Questions or inquiries can be made to: Ginger Pearson, Treasurer (770) 851-5925 pear452@gmail.comCindi Williams, President (352) 598-0271 FCHOAinfo@gmail.com

A green ribbon will be tied to your mailbox to show that your household supports the FCHOA! We appreciate your participation in this ribbon tying.

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2. inside

3. time your hands

4. e e a a r r t t h h

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(solutions to these word puzzles are in this issue)

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Home Space

White VinegarWhite Vinegar - has always worked for cleaning up messes. It’s green for the Earth AND puts more green in your pocket because it’s inexpensive.

According to About.com, you can use vinegar not only to remove stains but also to kill weeds between patio blocks, rinse hair, soften fabric, dissolve chewing gum, deice windshields, remove wallpaper, kill dust mites, tenderize meat, get rid of hiccups, soothe a sunburn, inhibit foot and toenail fungus, control mold in humidifiers, add gloss to the dog’s coat, cut grease, clean ears, repel ants, unclog drains, dissolve glue, polish furniture, keep cats out of sandbox, remove rust, soothe hemorrhoids, preserve cut flowers, eliminate pet odors, de-scum a dishwasher, set colors in fabrics, clean eyeglasses, remove sting of jelllyfish, clean radiator valves, aid digestion, and vaporize garden slugs!

“Annie” Winkler “Legend” Williams

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Faces of Forest Chase! These are some of our furry family members.

“Bandit”

“Cowboy” Winkler

“Pip” Boonaker

“Snickers” Greco“Sargent” Greco

“Ziggy” Winkler

“Jacob Casey” Winkler

“Daisy”

by Susan Rukeyser (a Forest Chase resident)

Forest Chase dogs are lucky dogs! Our neighborhood offers long walks along mature, wooded areas. There’s even a creek-side path to explore. I enjoy meeting fellow dog parents when I’m out with Daphne, our goofy black lab/beagle rescue. I’m no expert in dog training or etiquette, but I have thoughts about maximizing everyone’s enjoyment of our shared space:

MEET & GREET

Dogs are social creatures who want to meet, sniff, and establish a hierarchy in their “pack.” If your dog is friendly and up to date with shots, Daphne wants to make friends! That said, please stay away if you’re uncomfortable for any reason. Maybe call out something like, “He doesn’t like new dogs!” You might tie a yellow ribbon to your dog’s leash. It doesn’t necessarily mean he’s aggressive, just that he needs space and may have issues of fear or pain.1

MAINTAIN CONTROL

In our fenced backyard, Daphne runs free, chasing squirrels. But when we walk she’s under control in a strong harness. Our last dog, a pug, was attacked by a dog who slipped his collar. Buy gear appropriate for your dog’s size and avoid retractable leashes—they’re dangerous. They can cause serious injury to people and enable dogs to approach others uninvited.2

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PICK UP WASTE

Look, no one enjoys it, but we have to pick up our dogs’ waste, every time, and dispose of it properly. It’s “a known source of E. coli bacteria and other pathogens in local streams.”3 It attracts flies and it’s gross. Picking up waste isn’t just neighborly, it’s the law: Cobb County Code: 10-138, Sanitation.

Dogs make life just a bit more fun. So get outside with them and enjoy our beautiful space! And let me know if you ever need to borrow a poop bag—I usually carry plenty.

1. The Yellow Dog Project: www.theyellowdogproject.com

2. ASPCA: www.aspca.org/blog/four-ways-retractable-leashes-can-be-dangerous

3. Cobb County Gov’t, Pet Waste Education: www.cobbcounty.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2430&Itemid=1402

Thanks Susan and Daphne for the article submission!

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A play on words! -SOLUTIONS-

1. pie in the sky2. inside out3. time on your hands4. down two earth5. go down in history

New App for resident service requests for DOT, YourGOVCobb County Department of Transportation (DOT) Launches YourGOV, a smart phone and web based work request tool for citizens. What is YourGOV?

YourGOV allows citizens to submit non-emergency service requests directly to the DOT work management system. By accessing the YourGOV website or using the smart device app, citizens can photograph a problem and request that work be completed at a specified location. YourGOV service requests relate to roadway issues such as potholes, traffic signals, debris, signs, and sidewalks. Citizens are also able to track the progress of their requests and receive automatic updates throughout the lifecycle of their request.

Disclaimer: Your GOV is for reporting NON-EMERGENCY issues only. If immediate police or fire department response is needed, please call 911. Utilize YourGOV when it safe to do so; do not text and drive.

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A sunny window and a few small pots equal a jump start on spring gardening, no matter the temps outside.

GROW a Kitchen Herb Garden

>OREGANOcan go a while without watering. Snip it regularly so it doesn’t get leggy.

>SAGE/ROSEMARYboth tolerate cool temperatures, so if the window is a chilly area, they won’t mind.

>THYMEcan grow in partial shade. It is antiseptic, as well as an aid to digestion.

>CHIVEScan be transplanted from outdoors to pots and grow back quickly again and again.

Make sure your containers have drainage holes to stop root to, as well as drip trays to catch the water underneath.

1. Kitchen Faucets- wipe the faucet and soap pump daily with a favorite antibacterial cleaner OR vinegar sprayed on a paper towel.

2. Refrigerator Crisper Drawers- wipe down the drawers with dish soap OR diluted white vinegar. Both are safe if any residue comes in contact with food. When the drawer is out, take a moment to clean the bottom of the refrigerator!

3. Walls & Cabinet fronts- Ammonia is hands down the best cleaner for cutting through fried on grime. Open the windows and wear rubber gloves and keep the rag damp (but not dripping) with a diluted ammonia solution.

4. Ceilings & Ceiling fans- What’s on the top of the blades? Spritz the inside of an old pillow case with all purpose cleaner or dusting spray. Shimmy it on to the blade and grip tightly as you slide it off. Dust should remain in the pillowcase.

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Calendar & Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS • www.ForestChase.org Re-Designed and Updated!

• Pool will reopen May 2015! Pay your dues online NOW.

• We would like to brainstorm a fireplace/pit area at the common grounds and are establishing a committee. Email FCHOAinfo@gmail.com if you have a talent to lend in this area.

• Pay your dues to join FCHOA! Visit our website www.ForestChase.org for payment options and important information.

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