Under the heading “Links” in the main menu above, you will now be able to choose among 4 sets of links:
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION - links to area information for Nevada County, Grass Valley, Nevada City, and other local organizations.
IMPORTANT SERVICES - Important numbers to call for various county and other services.
LOCAL BUSINESS ADS - A new section where we will gladly post information about and links to business and services which are in Alta Sierra or which serve the residents of Alta Sierra. Send your requests for inclusion on this section by filling out a Comment form in the Contact section of this website.
PAST ISSUES OF THE ALTA SIERRAN - Enjoy looking at past issues of our local newspaper, the Alta Sierran. The files are large, so be patient when waiting for them to load. The files are in PDF format, and you will need the free Adobe PDF reader program to view them. If you need to download the latest version of that program, visit this link.
We hope you’ll enjoy this new links section, and we hope you’ll help the Webmaster augment it with the latest info - from you, Alta Sierra residents.
Two local jazz singers, June Williams (an Alta Sierra resident) and Tanya Scarlett (Bitney Springs) have just formed a remarkable duo called ‘Scarlett June.’ Each is a seasoned professional who has played at first-class venues in Reno, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Each has received rave reviews, and either played, recorded or opened for top-name performers.
On June 25th and August 1st (both Sundays), they will make their public ‘duo’ debut at Kane’s in Grass Valley from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Just to remind everyone, the ASPOA BARBECUE is coming up soon!
PLACE: Alta Sierra Country Club, 11897 Tammy Way DATE: Sunday, June 6th TIME: 3 pm - 6 pm
We will have hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, drinks and cookies. There will also be live music, swimming, kids’ games and more.
ASPOA members pay $5 for one person, $10 per family
ASPOA non-members pay $7.50 for one person, $15 per family
PLEASE DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
>>> Send in your name, address, how many attending with your check to: ASPOA, 15685 Johnson Place, Grass Valley 95949
OR
>>>Send us an email with your name, (email or) phone, and how many attending to: ASPOA@suddenlink.net
OR
>>> Call this number and leave info: name, email or phone and how many attending (530) 575-7984
You may pay at the door on the 6th, but we need at least a head count ahead of time! Come and meet your neighbors!
Several board members and directors are stepping down after three years of service to the community:
>> Al Schafer, President
>> John Noone, Propane director
>> Donna Lee, Youth coordinator
>> Karen Robbins, Secretary
>> Rich Daniels, Treasurer
The community thanks them, and those directors who are staying on, for their service.
The accomplishments over the last three years are many:
• Redesigned front entry on Hwy. 49 and Alta Sierra
• New rock sign and landscaping at Dog Bar and Alta Sierra
• Neighborhood watch revitalized and expanded
• 8% increase in membership
• Alta Sierran newspaper revamped
• Annual Membership Picnic reinstated
• Donations to youth programs
• Yard waste program
• Negotiated reduced pricing with Ferrellgas for members
The $25 membership fee to the ASPOA is a small price to pay for the above services, the savings offered by being a member are far greater. Join the ASPOA and consider filling one of the vacancies on the board.
(Article originally appeared in the Alta Sierran, Dec 2009.)
The Alta Sierra Homeowners Association (ASPOA) is an incorporated entity which was created in 1971 to promote, preserve, and beautify the area referred to at that time as the Alta Sierra Development. Nearly 40 years old, the volunteer-run organization is also charged with the enforcement of deed restrictions.
The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R’s).
ASPOA has also incorporated the “Architectural Review Committee,” which was established by the State in 1968, to oversee the general quality of residences and grounds in the area.
ASPOA does not look for problems, but responds to concerns voiced by our residents. We have established communications with most County agencies to assist in regulating violations.
ASPOA has accepted the responsibilities of collecting debris from many of our roadways, of picking up deer carcasses, of removing yard waste to reduce fire hazards, of installing attractive entryways, of editing a monthly newspaper and Web site to support local communications, and providing other services that are enjoyed by our residents, whether members of ASPOA or not.
Directors and chairpersons meet on the first Monday of the month at the Alta Sierra Country Club conference room at 9 a.m. All residents are invited to participate.
(Article first appeared in the Alta Sierran, Dec 2009.)
ASPOA’s popular Annual Yard Waste Collection will be held on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 at the NID reservoir site on Francis Way near Ragan Drive. Enter at the northern gate which will be open between 8 AM and 3 PM each day. This program is a cooperative effort of ASPOA, the County of Nevada, our Consolidated Fire District, Nevada Irrigation District, Waste Management, and the Fire Safe Council (FSC). The waste is processed into fuel for power plants or mulch for highway landscaping.
The program is available to all residents, and is free to ASPOA members. Non-members will pay $10 per day for the drop-offs since the FSC’s grants may not assist in funding our event this year. Neighbors are invited to deliver their clean debris (no nails or thorny shrubs) to be unloaded at the site by our crews. Green waste may include leaves, branches, limbs, clean root balls, or firewood. Only hand-stacked loads will be accepted at the site; a tarp placed below the debris will expedite the unloading by our crews. Plastic debris bags may be damaged and will be returned to owners for disposal.
Additional information on the event may be obtained by contacting Al Schafer at 271-0766 or afsarch@sbcglobal.net.
Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release (WR&R), a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping wildlife, is holding their Annual Wildlife Training.
Saturday, March 21st
Grass Valley Methodist Church
Registration 9:15 - 10:00 AM
Event: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Advance Registration: $35.00
Register at Door: $45.00
The ASPOA Board of Directors has declared that Nominations are open for a position on the Board of Directors, and for Chairpersons and Members of 13 Standing Committees. Residents are requested to contact any member of the Board to assist for the ensuing terms, beginning in January, 2009. Elections will be held and appointments made at the December 1 ASPOA meeting. For further information, contact Al Schafer at 271-0766 or afsarch@sbcglobal.net.
Our two beautiful new bronze stags that grace our upgraded entry at Alta Sierra and Hwy 49 have found a home and are happily settled in. Now they just need names to feel a real part of the community.
Please send in your creative ideas for their new names. The winner will have their picture taken with the “boys” and will appear in our next edition of the paper. Deadline to submit names is Oct 12.
ASPOA will host a public forum for our 2 candidates for Nevada County Supervisor, District 2.Most of Alta Sierra is within District 2, with the exception of our northern edge which is represented by District 1 Supervisor, Nate Beason.The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM at the Alta Sierra Country Club on Tuesday, September 23.Absentee Ballots will be mailed to registered voters shortly after this program. Continue Reading »
