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 »
We’d love to see you at our ASPOA Summer Bash! It’s on June 29th at Alta Sierra Elementary School, 16607 Annie Dr. Your meal is $5 if you’re an ASPOA member, and $8 if you’re not a member. You can join ASPOA at the picnic if you wish. Dues are $25 annually, new membership year begins July 1st.
Catered barbecued burgers and hot dogs with all the fixin’s, salad, dessert and soft drinks. (If you prefer to sit outside, please bring your folding chairs or a picnic blanket and we will do the rest!)
Games umpired by Advisor Jeff Carrow and his Kiwanis Key Club members.
Free raffles with prizes provided by Alta Sierra businesses.
The ASPOA hopes you have marked your calendars for this fun event. Bring your family and neighbors. Sorry - no pets. We hope to see you there!
Provide the information below and mail with payment to:
ASPOA
15686 Johnson Place #312
Grass Valley, CA 95949
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Name: ____________________________________
Address: ___________________________________
How many will be attending? ___
Member of ASPOA? Yes ___ No ___
(Members $5:00 each, non-members $8.00 each.)
This is the 8th year for Friends of Hospice Butterfly Garden of Remembrance held each year at Hooper & Weaver in Nevada City on Memorial Day. This year the dates are May 24, 25 and 26th. Continue Reading »
At the April Board Meeting, ten Directors and Chairpersons reviewed the state of your Property Owners Association, planned upcoming events, and created achievable goals for this year. Members agreed that the most important action needed to continue serving the residents of Alta Sierra was to identify and recruit volunteers to complete the roster of Standing Committees. Vacancies still need to be filled for the important positions of Community Standards Chair, Trails and Recreation Chair, plus an additional member of the Architectural Review Committee. A full corps of volunteers is needed to maintain our effective Property Owners Association and Architectural Committee, which are over 45 years old and represent the interests of about 4,500 households.The three specific goals for this year include: (1) Improve the identity of Alta Sierra at our entrances by providing tasteful and welcoming signage at the several portals to our community. Designs are being reviewed. (2) Increase our sense of “community” and build a better sense of concord among Alta Sierra neighbors. Our Picnic and general meeting planned for June 29 is the first step. and (3) Provide a welcoming “Informational Package” to be presented to all new residents of Alta Sierra to supplement our “New Member Package”.The Board would like to call upon the incredible experience and talent of our residents to assist in continuing to enhance our residential neighborhoods in this, the second largest community in western Nevada County. (Paid politicians need not apply!) Please share your wisdom and training with ASPOA. Contact any Board member or Chairperson for further information.
