fchoa issue 4 fall 2013

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SAVE the DATEFCHOA general membership meeting & holiday cookie swap

Monday, December 2, 2013

6:00 pm-7:30 pm

Mt. View Library 3320 Sandy Plains Road

FCHOA Members

all is a time of change

Octobers poplars are flaming torches

lighting the way to winter. ~Nova Bair

Forest ChaseA wonderful place to call home

Newsletter Issue 4FALL 2013

October- December

Fall is a time of change in the foliage. Lets makeit a time of change of perspective as well. Ourprospective was changed when we were elected tothe Board of Directors from lofty goals to morerealistic ones that had meaning and long termpurpose.

The goal this year of the FCHOA Board ofDirectors was to build communication and trust.Weve tried our best to do so all year long and itsproven to have been an excellent goal. One wevemet!

We organized and hosted our first communityevent for the neighborhood. If you werent ableto join us for the Camp Out event please take

the time to view the photo gallery included inthis issue. It was a complete success and a greattime for neighbors to meet and fellowship withone another.

The newsletter continues to be a success withdelivery to all 225 homes in one day for ourSummer issue. We have been given positive

feedback and ideas on the newsletter. We arealways open to more. If youd like to give ussome send an email to: [email protected]

Forest Chase home prices are on the rise withan 8.5% increase in the past 12 months! An aforecasted 6% more in the next year. We haveseen many homes listed on the market, soldand occupied by new residents. If you notice anew resident moving in say Hello! Make themfeel like Forest Chase is a A wonderful place tocall home! Send us an email as well so we canproperly welcome them HOME!

The General Membership Meetingwill beheld this year at the Mountain View Library onMonday, December 2, 2013 from 6:00 pm unt7:30 pm and will include a holiday cookie swap

We look forward to a full house. The agenda

will include a recap of the 2013 year, budget angoals for the 2014 year. We will need to vote osome new changes so plan to attend. Bring acontainer of 3 dozen cookies to swap. You willleave the meeting with 3 dozen other cookies tostart the Holiday Season on a sweet note! *Onlycurrent FCHOA members may vote, however

ALL Forest Chase residents are invited andencouraged to attend!


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Did ya know?!

ere is an author among us.

p://wardweatherford.com

ard Weatherford was a kid, burger flipper, stock boy, auto mechanic, computer programmer, business owner. Now a Husband, Dad, Aspiringthor. Ward and his lovely wife Kimberly live in Forest Chase and are parents to three wonderful children. Take a peek at some of his recent whis web site.

e creek is not a yard waste dump area.

e storm drains in Forest Chase drain DIRECTLY into our creek. Never dump anything into our storm drains thinking it is going to a wateratment plant. Try to use a covered recycle bin, as wind can take plastics down the drains and fill the creek. Be aware: a lot of our creek is on poperty, and is not just a neutral border between properties.

ere is new underground cables being installed

bb EMC has subcontracted with Pike to run new larger and more powerful electricity cables throughout Forest Chase. The work has beenallenging for Pike as they have to dig new holes underneath the Earth, avoid rocks, turn corners and also avoid the existing utilities that are onht of way. They have updated me that the work should be completed by the new year. The workmen are friendly and professional say hello if e!

w Neighbors arrive every month

least three homes have sold or will close in the month of October in Forest Chase. If you notice a new homeowner moving in or out and abouelcome them to Forest Chase. Tell them about your website: www.ForestChase.org Let them know that Forest Chase is a wonderful place to cme.

e newsletter cost $ to print

e were lucky enough to sell enough ads for the past newsletters to print these wonderful newsletters. We are in search of more businesses that wnefit from ad space in our newsletter. Do you know a business? Direct them to your website: www.ForestChase.org The space starts at $30 anhat a deal to reach all 220 of our homes!


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Jims Rd. Entrance AreaWe need a volunteer to install replacement spotlights, you willneed to have electrical experience for this job.We are sad to say thatvandals have cut the wires and stole our new lights that shown onthe sign. PLEASE Email [email protected] if you have thetalent and time!

Pool Property

We would like to properly store thepool furniture in the off season.

If anyone has a connectionto a discount shed please

inform us! Wed like thesolution to be a secure andpermanent one for yearsto come. We do not haveit in our 2013 budgetto afford the shed, but

will place a high priorityfor the 2014 year. The

chairs and furniture are veryexpensive to replace and need

to be protected during storage.

Camp Out Party!

Sunday, September 7, 2013 The FCHOAhosted a free event for FCHOA Members as well as guests andnon-FCHOA members. Catering was provided by Phish PhoodCatering and photography by Fish Eye Media. Thanks to all of thevolunteers that made this event such a success. *more pics on theFCHOA Facebook page! Link at www.ForestChase.org

Improvements to Forest Chase


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Nature Notes by Roseanne Guerra, VP of FCHOA

Geology in Forest Chase

Why is the dirt in our yards red? Just how oldIS that boulder in your yard? Which is taller:Sweat Mountain or Stone Mountain? Theanswers may surprise you!

Forest Chase is located at 34 latitude and -84longitude. In other words, we are somewhatcloser to the Equator (0 latitude) than we areto the North Pole (90). Also, we are abouta quarter of the planet away from Greenwich,England (0 longitude).

Forest Chase lies in the Piedmont geologicalregion of Georgia. Piedmont means foothills.Like the rest of the Piedmont, Forest Chasehas red clay soil and old, metamorphic bedrock(more on that later). Our soil is red for thesame reason your blood is red: it contains iron.

Hundreds of millions of years ago, what is nowAfrica was crushed up against North America.This created the Appalachian Mountains and

created huge pressure on the Earths crust inour region. This pressure and heat changed therock here to be heavier and denser with finecrystals. The boulders found around ForestChase are mostly gneiss (pronounced nice),schist or granite and are over 250 million yearsold.

I know its a bummer, but fossils cannot be

found in Forest Chase because our rocks aremetamorphic any fossils that were here weredestroyed long ago by heat and pressure.

Forest Chases lowest elevation (my yard!) isjust under 1,000 feet above sea level. Thehighest point is the Wigley Road entrance, atabout 1,160 feet. If you walk from the pool tothe entrance, you not only walked over half a

mile, you climbed about 150 feet.

Forest Chase lies in the valley of SweatMountain (1,688 feet) to our east. SweatMountain is actually TWO FEET HIGHERthan Stone Mountain! It is the second highestmountain in Cobb County, after Kennesaw

Mountain. A lot of Georgias mountaintops are protected in parks, but SweatMountain is not, which is why it is such adraw for communication towers. The nearbyMountain View area is named for its view ofSweat Mountain.

Want to learn more Georgia geology? Checkout the Tellus Museum in Catersville. Happylearning!


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House fires take a heavy emotional toll on families.Homes can be repaired or rebuilt, but personalpossessions such as photographs, home videos and afavorite teddy bear can be difficult, if not impossible,

to replace. Personal property isnt the only thing atrisk. It takes only two minutes for a fire to becomelife-threatening. Each year, more than 2,500 deathsand 12,600 injuries are caused by home fires in theUnited States, according to the Federal EmergencyManagement Agency.

Help protect your family, memories and possessions

from fire by utilizing these prevention tips.

Electrical fires

Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Make sure all electrical cords are in good condition, with no

exposed wires or cracked insulation.

Do not run electrical cords under rugs or carpets.

Do not use light bulbs that exceed the wattage limit of lightfixtures and lamps.

Use surge protectors for computers and home electronics.

Cords for large appliances, such as washers, dryers andrefrigerators, should be in good condition and grounded.

Cooking fires

Do not leave the stove unattended when cooking. If you needto leave the kitchen, even for a short period of time, turn offthe stove.

Enforce a kid-free zone of three feet around the stove.

Do not cook if you are drowsy or have been drinking alcohol.

Chimney and dryer vent fires

Have the chimney flue professionally cleaned and visuallyinspect the chimney for cracks each year.

Regularly clean lint from the lint trap, the rear of the dryer

and the exhaust pipe. Never run your clothes dryer while you are asleep or gone.

Have gas powered dryer professionally inspected annually.

Visit amfam.com for more fire-prevention tips.

Smoke Alarms

Homeowners should be prepared for a fire by properlyinstalling and maintaining smoke alarms. Here arerecommendations from the U.S. Fire Administration.

Install smoke alarms on every level of the home, including thebasement.

Test smoke alarms monthly

Replace smoke alarms according to the manufacturersrecommended replacement timeframe.

Replace batteries in both hardwired and battery-poweredsmoke alarms at least once a year.

Some fire departments offer reduced-price smokealarms or may install battery-operated smoke alarmsin your home at no cost. Contact your local firedepartments non-emergency phone number to find

out if these services are available in your area.

Fire Extinguishers

Make sure youre prepared for a potential fire by havinga fire extinguisher on each level of the home and wherea fire is most likely to occur, such as kitchens, garagesand laundry rooms.

Visit amfam.com for more fire-prevention tips.

Bobbys office is located on Johnson Ferry Rd inthe Woodlawn Shopping Center (with Chick-

Fil-A). He offers FREE Personal InsuranceReviews. He can be reached at (770) 250-1890.

Simple steps stop a sparkHomeowner Awareness by Bobby Van Buren


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Kids KornerA special spot for Forest Chase Jrs., we love our kids!We have some prizes this newsletter to

give out! Chick-fil-a coupons and tiny

stuffed cows!! YOU wanna win one?1. FIND the beetle in this issue of the

FCHOA newsletter.

2. Send in an e-mail of where it is hiding...

include your name and address to

[email protected] We will pick a winnerat random and we'll deliver your prize to your

mailbox. GO HUNT!

LARGEST SNOWMAN

It was built to bring attention to the Bethel,

Maine area and allow the total community

to come together for a project. The people

of Bethel and the surrounding area worked 5

months to plan and build the 113 foot 7 inch tsnowman which broke the former record held

by Yamagata, Japan of 96 feet 7 inches. At

9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 1999 t

record was officially broken. Two town officia

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IMPORTANT DATES

September 28, 2013 FCHOA pool closed for the seasonReopens in May 2014

Thursday, October 31, 2013 Trick or Treat Night! Get

your treats ready! Host a block party or a potluck for allnear you!

November 25-29, 2013 SCHOOL CLOSED all weekHappy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for our FCHOAMembers!

December 2, 2013 Holiday Cookie Swap & GeneralMembership Meeting 6-7:30 pm at Mt.View Library

December 23-January 6, 2013 SCHOOL CLOSEDHoliday Break

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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www.ForestChase.org

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Forest Chase HOA reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement submitted forpublication.

Information posted in this newsletter is intended to provide general knowledge that may be of interest to Forest Chase Homeowners. Forest Chase HOA does not warrant the accuracy of theinformation as posted on this website. Forest Chase HOA reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement submitted for publication. The appearance of advertising on the Forest ChaseHOA website in no way implies endorsement or approval by the HOA of any advertising claims or of the advertiser, its product, or services. Forest Chase HOA disclaims any liability whatsoever inconnection with advertising appearing in this newsletter.

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