Forest Chase

A wonderful place to call home

Newsletter, Issue 6 SPRING 2014 April-June

2014 Supporters
We are so excited to have YOUR support and financial support in meeting the goals set for 2014 and the future of our community.

FCHOA Memberships

Memberships can be paid online or by mail.

Civic membership $100 annually Full membership $325 annually (Full membership includes pool tags) FIVE reasons you should join Forest Chase Home Owners Association (FCHOA) 2. Maintenance of common areas and lighting for safety 3. Stay connected to your community 4. Ensure the amenity of the pool 5. Be proactive in keeping our community safe and organized.

Funds pay for the landscaping, electricity and maintenance of our common areas (front entrances, signage, pool area etc.). It allows us to plan for improvements that benefit all our property values and enhance our quality of living. A strong membership allows us to plan and budget for minor and major capital improvements and goals as well as events like parties, movie nights, yard sales, etc. We need your support to keep our investments and our community strong and healthy. Please join our HOA!

TWO ways to join: 1. ONLINE www.ForestChase.org *online processing fee incurred. Forest Chase HOA P.O. Box 670403, Marietta, GA 30066

1. Support for the community that we all belong to 2. MAIL Check payable to

Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in. - Robert Frost
The above colored map was compiled from paid invoices 2014. All efforts were taken to ensure accuracy. Updated on 3-18-14 Yellow= Civic members Red= Full members

Pool opens May 10, 2014

*NO ENTRY until registration!
Clean up dayPool & Common Area Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 8:00AM - 11:00AM
*Bring pressure washers, lawn mowers, weed wackers, lawn gloves, trash bags, cleaning gloves, buckets, brushes, power vacuums (wet and dry), sponges, brooms, rakes, etc.

Open Registration for Pool Pool Parking Lot Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 10AM-12PM
Households who were unable to come on Monday can stop by for pool registration. Required pool forms will be available to fill out. Family pool tags will be issued. Registration will be open for 2 hrs.

Cinco de Mayo Potluck celebration & pool registration Pool Parking Lot Monday, May 5, 2014 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Dinner potluck portion is optional. Come out to sign required pool paperwork and pick up your family pool tags. Enjoy, fellowship and get your business done!

Once these registration days pass, registration will be closed on a group basis. Each individual who would like to become a full member will have to pay dues first and then set an appointment with Pool Director to complete paperwork.

FCHOA Board members will NOT be handing out pool tags or the gate code to anyone who has not completed paperwork. Pick a date to attend registration.

Did ya know?!
Sewer Line Rehabilitation
The basic framework of the Countys wastewater collection and treatment system was put in place in the early 1970s as part of a comprehensive capital improvement program. Many of the major interceptor sewer lines, along with two new wastewater treatment plants and the expansion of an existing plant were constructed during that period. The availability of a countywide sewer infrastructure facilitated residential and commercial development and was a primary driver of growth in the County. Today, the system includes over 2,500 miles of sewer lines and four water reclamation facilities that provide a combined permitted wastewater treatment capacity of 112 million gallons per day. As is the case with all public works infrastructure, the Countys sewer system requires continual attention to ensure that the components are maintained in an adequate operating condition. The Water System has an ongoing program for inspection of the existing sewer system to identify problems which need to be corrected and locations where upgrades are necessary. The primary procedure employed for inspection of these buried pipelines involves the use of closed-circuit television cameras mounted on specially designed wheeled carriages or sleds. The remotely operated camera assembly is driven or pulled through the sewer line and a video recording is made for subsequent detailed evaluation of the condition of the pipes. Problems that are often encountered include broken pipes, offset pipe joints, root intrusion, improperly installed service connections, and other similar situations. Repair of these defects is needed to extend the life of the sewer line and to help prevent blockages which could lead to sewer overflows. Also, restoring the watertight integrity of the system will preclude groundwater from entering the pipe or sewage from leaking out. When numerous defects are found in the same general area, a rehabilitation project is developed to address each problem with an appropriate corrective technique. Some problems, such as broken pipes, offset pipe joints, or defective service connections, are located at discrete points along the sewer line and require direct excavation to expose the pipe. These point repairs are the most common technique employed during a rehabilitation effort and may be located in the street or in front or back yards, depending on the location of the existing sewer line. In some cases, the problems in a certain length of pipeline are so numerous that it is necessary to dig up the old pipe and install a completely new one. If the conditions warrant, and if technically feasible, it may be possible to use a no-dig replacement technique, which involves inserting a flexible liner inside the existing pipe. This liner is expanded using hot water or steam to fit snugly against the existing pipe walls and is hardened through a chemical reaction of a resin impregnated in the liner material. This is the least invasive way to repair sewer lines, but unfortunately all problems cannot be corrected by this method. Since sewer rehabilitation activities are potentially disruptive to established neighborhoods and involve the use of specialized preapproved products and unique construction techniques, only prequalified contractors with proven experience and expertise are utilized by the Water System for these projects.

Forest Chase common area will be affected by this work and is promised to be an improvement to the area! Trees will be removed, granite will be placed on creek bed walls to prevent erosion. This starts two properties up from the pool and continues down stream through Forest Chase and on to Trickum Road. This project should take 2 months minimum (weather permitting). A plastic pipe that used to run under the creek will be replaced with a metal one, a couple of trees on their easement will be removed to allow access, NEW granite rock will be placed on the creek banks to help with erosion. This project should be an improvement to our common area. PLEASE be careful near their equipment, ask children to NOT explore creek during the work.

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

Bird Feeding 101

Forest Chase is a great place to live if you enjoy feeding birds. Being a long-time bird feeder and having worked at Birdwatcher Supply Company, I can offer a few tips for maximizing Carolina Chickadee the fun: Tip #1: Get a squirrel-proof feeder. Squirrels sure are cute, but they will wolf down all your expensive birdseed in the blink of an eye! You can buy birdseed that is distasteful to squirrels (soaked in habanero pepper sauce), but the more expensive seed will run you more money in the long run. Tip #2: Get the highest quality feeder you can afford. I never thought I would EVER spend $100 on a birdfeeder, but after going through one feeder a season before the squirrels chewed their way in, I invested in Northern Cardinal a Brome Squirrel Buster Plus. It has a LIFETIME guarantee and any Birdwatcher Supply will replace broken or chewedthrough parts for FREE. Money well spent! Tip #2: Avoid blends, even expensive ones. People do it too: someone always eats all the M&Ms in the trail mix, all the cashews in the mixed nuts, and avoids the nasty orange crmes in the box of chocolates. Putting a blend in your feeder guarantees that birds will toss your seed out to get to their favorite morsels. Tip #3: Different foods attract different birds. What birds do you enjoy? Pick the right feeder and food: Hummingbirds: hummingbird feeder & nectar. Make your own nectar using 4 parts water to 1 part sugar. Store-bought powders are just table sugar at ten times the price. Woodpeckers, wrens and other insect-eaters: suet feeder and suet. Suet is rendered beef fat that insect-eating birds enjoy. I use store-bought HOT suet to keep the squirrels out. Bluebirds: platform feeder or a simple bowl with holes in the bottom for mealworms.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Mealworms (live or freeze-dried) are a bit pricey, but an appreciative family of bluebirds is a great joy. You can also feed bluebirds at your regular seed feeder if you stock it with SHELLED sunflower seed. Chickadees, cardinals and other seed-eaters: a squirrel-proof tube feeder and black oil sunflower seed. Sunflower is relatively inexpensive and attracts the widest variety of birds. Tip #4: Buy seed that comes in a clear bag. Generally speaking, theres a reason if a seller doesnt want you to see what you are actually getting (especially in a blend). Tip #5: Shop at feed stores and buy in bulk. 8 pounds of black oil sunflower seed is $14 at Birdwatcher Supply, but you can get 25 pounds for $19.50 at Marietta Seed and Feed. That is a savings of over 55% per pound! Tip #6: Enjoy!

Power Line Safety

from Cobb EMC
Power Line Safety Stay clear of overhead and exposed underground electrical lines at all times. Never attempt to repair lines yourself. Dont get near electrical lines when making home improvements such as roofing, painting or replacing siding. Contact us at (770) 429-2100 if you need to perform any work around these lines.

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Trees conduct electricity; avoid contact with them if they are making contact with any part of the electrical distribution system. Call Cobb EMC if you have trees touching lines and equipment at your home. Never attempt to remove kites, tree limbs or other objects from power lines. Contact us to remove the object safely. If you are going to be working within 10 feet of any overhead electrical lines, contact the Utilities Protection Center, Inc. at 811 or online and give them your name and address. Cobb EMC will be notified to assess the needs for your safety. Never allow children to climb into trees where power lines run through the limbs. Underground Electrical Transformers Underground transformers are not toys. Never allow your children to play on them. If you notice an underground enclosure of any type being damaged, moved or leaking oil, call Cobb EMC immediately at (770) 429-2100. Never open the lid or doors of any underground enclosure. If the lid is open, or the lock removed or damaged, call Cobb EMC immediately at (770) 4292100. Electrical lines terminate in the transformers, so our linemen need clear access to perform maintenance. Never plant shrubs or flowers around the transformer. Call before you dig. If you have underground electrical lines feeding your home, contact the Utilities Protection Center, Inc. at 811 or online and give them your name, address and area location where the excavation will take place. Your underground lines will be marked for your protection.

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Drop off Babysitter Symphony Williams, 12 years old, responsible 6th grader will care for children aged 6 months-7 years. Children will be cared for at Symphonys home with adult supervision. Experienced and capable. $4 an hour. How about a date night? Errands trip? Home visits/interviews available. Call 352-598-0271 Dog Sitting by Journey Williams, 10 yrs old LOVES Dogs and will make yours feel special. $10 a day. Journey will stop by 2x a day to love on, walk and care for your pets with an adult supervision. Call 352-598-0271 Dog Walking by Anna Schultz, 12 yrs old for $5. She has experience with all sizes of dogs and is responsible with house keys, etc. 404-931-9080. Jack Schultz is available for yard work - mowing, edging, raking. Normal rate averages $25. 404-931-9080 Tessa- dog/pet-sitting. This is a mother/daughter team. Our phone number is 404-694-3846. Russel Repic for lawn maintenance and landscaping. His cell is 678-491-6616 age 23 ARE YOU in the Facebook Group? We share news, lost and found pets, curious neighborhood related info. Request to join at www.facebook.com/groups/FCHOA

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 the information 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 Chase HOA 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 in connection with advertising appearing in this newsletter.

Home Safety and Improvement

Rain barrels collect and store rooftop runoff, providing a free source of non-potable water to use in a variety of household applications. A typical rain barrel consists of a 55-gallon plastic drum, a spigot for draining, an overflow outlet and hose, and a screen to keep out leaves and insects.

Earth Day- April 22 - Install a Rain Barrel!

Everyday Uses
The soft water supplied by rain barrels is free of calcium, chlorine and lime, making it perfect for watering flowers and lawns, washing cars and windows and even flushing toilets (see References 1). There is continuing debate over whether or not it is safe to use water from a rain barrel on edible plants, so use caution. Rain barrels contain untreated, non-potable water, unsafe as drinking water.
About the Author: David Anderson has been writing about the environment and green living since 2007. He currently serves as a writer for Green Alliance, based in Portsmouth, N.H., and also writes a blog covering clean energy and presidential politics. Anderson holds an M.A. in political science from the University of New Hampshire, where he studied nonprofit management and environmental policy and law. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/rain-barrel-uses-78327.html

Water Conservation
During the summer, outdoor chores, such as watering lawns and gardens, account for 40 percent of household water use, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Installing a rain barrel typically saves approximately 1,300 gallons of water during the summer months, according to the EPA.

Saving Energy
The EPAs WaterSense program estimates that it takes about 1.5 kilowatts of electricity to deliver 1,000 gallons of water to households from the public water supply (see References 2, page 1). That energy pumps, filters, treats and distributes the water that comes out of your kitchen faucet, showerhead and garden hose. Water supply and treatment accounts for about 4 percent of the power generated by the United States each year, according to 2002 Electric Power Research Institute Report (see References 3, page 25). Once installed, rain barrels provide a zero energy source of non-potable water to use for everything from watering flowers to washing cars and windows (see References 1).

Stormwater Management
Stormwater runoff can quickly transform into runoff pollution, carrying everything from motor oil to nutrients found in fertilizers into rivers, lakes and coastal waters. When hooked up to a residential gutter downspout, a typical rain barrel can contain up to 55 gallons of storm water. Homeowners can substantially reduce the effect of stormwater drainage by directing rain barrel overflow into a garden or dry well.

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March 31-April 4 Spring Break Holiday April 5-6 Acworth Art Festival April 12-13 Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw April 19 North East Cobb Community Egg drop Saturday, May 3 Pool area cleanup day 8am-11am Monday, May 5 Pool Registration & Cinco de Mayo 6 pm Saturday, May 10 Pool Registration 10am-12noon Saturday, May 10 Pool OPENS Wednesday, May 21 Last day of school year! CONGRATS!
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Calendar & Announcements

FCHOA Board members will NOT be handing out pool tags and gate code to anyone who has not completed paperwork. Pick a date to attend registration. Pool Clean UP day is Saturday, May 3rd! 8am-11am Bring your blowers, pressure washers, buckets, scrub brushes, rubber gloves and a SMILE! Well join together for a fun day of community service to get the pool ready to open! Contact Missy Greco, Pool Director at 770-876-9845 (missyggreco@yahoo.com) Pool opens on May 10- see page on registration dates! HOA membership dues can still be paid! See page 1 of this newsletter for payment options and important information.
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