Mountain High Newsletter of the Mountain High HOA

vwvw.mtnhigh.org May, 2011

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By the time you receive this bulletinthe landscape irrigation watershould be running in iVIt. High. Sincethere are so many different partiesparticipating in the water start-up it isalways a challenge to begin smoothly.

The new swimming pool is comingalong on schedule. The City isrequiring us to make some ADAchanges-that-wilLprovide easier___.access from the parking lot, but thatshould not slow down the project.We may have an open house whereeveryone is invited to come and seethe new pool. We hope the weathercooperates or we may have to use thepool for ice skating instead.

The last wind storm reminded us that

we have many old growth trees andthat some can cause damage if nottaken care of. Just a reminder thatwe have an Architectural Committee

that must be consulted and approvethe removal of trees. There Is an

appropriate form which can be foundon our website. If the tree in questionposes danger to a structure or isaffecting the foundation of a nearbyhouse we will try to expedite theprocess. If the tree seems healthythe members of the committee mayask for a written opinion from anarborist as to why the tree has to becut. Our committee members are ail

volunteers and their goal is to keepMt. High looking beautiful, so pleasebe patient and follow the proceduresas explained by the committeemembers.

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Happy Spring!Welcome home to all our Snowbirds.

Well the calendar says we are into Spring however, the barometer con¬tinues to say something quite different. We know it will come some timesoon we just need to be patient and enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer us.

You may have noticed a number of young people using the Mt. Hightennis courts for the past three weeks. The coach of Mt. View High Schoolcontacted us and asked if his Junior Varsity (JV) kids could use our courtssince they had no court on which to practice and/or play their matches. Heand his kids were willing to clean the courts and surrounding area to "Pay itforward" for the use of the courts. Since the courts were not in use duringthis period of time, the Mt. High board agreed that there was no reason-TO not ietthese-kids-use the courtsr-They will be finished the first wook^f —May and are very appreciative of our community support. Jim Prahodahas been working with the coach on work items to be done. If you have thetime you might stop by the courts and watch these young folks play a setor two. They still have a competition match or two to play. You will havean opportunity to see some good tennis. As several of our homeownershave stated; "It is nice to see the level of play of these young people."

As you have all read before, this is the time of year we begin to look at ourhomes and think about fix-ups - painting, landscaping, any changes to ourproperty. Please remember, with any type of change you must secure apermit from your Architecture/Landscape committee (ACLC) member. Wehave new members in Alpine on this committee, (see the list below) sobe sure to contact the person from your village. For Aspen and Alpineour Landscape Maintenance Standards require that spring clean-up becompleted by May 31, not just the lawn but everything in the rock out cropas well. Willow Creek is taken care of by GTI, however, if you have thetime and are so inclined to do extra raking you are welcome to work on therock out crops as well. Thank you for giving your village representativeplenty of time to secure the permit and view your information. Permitsmay be printed ahead of time by going to the website and downloadingthis information. Have a great summer, when it comesi

2011 Architecture/Landscape Committee (ACLC)-^-— -------

Alpine Susan Antle (Chair)email: subuck@bendcable.com541-330-9169

Alpine Liz Lahnemail: Iiz19346@bendcable.com541-383-0583

Alpine Guy Gleason541-330-1291

Willow Holly Hutchinsemail: hrhutchins2@hotmail.com541-388-5152

Willow Sam McKee

email: sjmk@bendbroadband.comPhone: 541-330-4342

AspenPhone:

Pat Clifford541-389-0835

Board LiaisonJan Pittman

e-mail: jpit29@bendbroadband.com541-388-5413

The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 17, at 6:30 pmBend Golf and Country Club

Mountain High HOA 2011 DirectorsPresident Herb Arathoon (Alpine)

541-389-8669Vice Pres David Giancola (Alpine)

541-728-0109Secretary Jan Pittman (Willow)

541-388-5413Treasurer Don Leo (Aspen)

541-550-7748Alpine Joe Loe

541-306-4877Willow Tom Van Decar

541-330-9807Alpine Eileen Stith

541-385-9454

Northwest Association Management (NAM)nwam@bendbroadband.comPhone: 617-3863

Email: nwam@bendbroadband.com

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Finance - Board Liaison: Don Leo_______________Dick Landorf (AP), Dave Blahnik, Sam McKee (WC)

Welcome - Board Liaison: Eileen Stith___________Chair: Sheila Peddy (AP) Jo Frew (WC)

The family and friends of Sandra Meyer would like tothank Peter and Patti Carlson for their contribution to helpfind Sandy. The billboard was very comforting to all of uswho were touched by this tragic event. Your generosityand concern was very appreciated and it is a wonderfultestimony to the neighborhood in which we all live.

Sandy's service will be May 7 at 4 pm at First PresbyterianChurch, 230 NE 9th Street (across from Bend High'sbaseball field). All are invited to wear red clothes orflowers in her memory. Those who wish may contributeto buying permanent books for SMART in her honor.(SMART, 520 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon 97701)

Questions, call Ginger Mugar (541 633-7342) orHarriet Langmas (541 382-3826)

Joanne Anderson (AP)Carolyn Danielson (AP)Dee Deady (AP)Harri Dickson (AP)Mary West (AP)

Sabra Cleveland (WC)Claire Kahn (WC)Lynn Lee (WC)Pat Clifford (AV)Sarah Winner (AV)

Social Chair - Not filled Board Liaison - Eileen Stith

Roads - Board Liaison: David Giancola___________Chair: Peter Craig (AV)Faye Pittman (WC)

Barry Tank (AP)Wayne Dickson (AP)

Common Facilities - Board Liaison: Herb Arathoon

Chain Holly Hutchins (WC) Darrell Peddy (AP)Mike Garcia (AV)

ArchitectureAandscape (ACLC)___________________Board Liaison: Jan Pittman

Alpine: Susan Antle - ChairElizabeth Lahn Guy GleasonWillow: Holly Hutchins Sam McKeeAipenrPaTCIifford ~ ""Water Settlement (Juniper Water Co.) Ad Hoc Comm

Designated Agents: Harriett Heisey, Larry LangstonAlternate Designated Agents: Dave Blahnik; JohnWilliamson

Water Conservation & Sustainable Landscape______Board Liaison: David GiancolaRay Halm, Janet Hibbard, John Williamson,Holly Hutchins, Stevi Stutsman

Note: Finance Committee functions without anofficial chair. Please call the board liaison listedabove and he/she will direct your call.

Bits & Pieces: Dennis Evans541-788-8966, dme@bendbroadband.com

Webmaster: Bill Shaw541-317-5750, bshaw@bendbroadband.com

^eVMTAlH HICH4TH er |viy ^artvAt the gazebo, Monday, July 4

$3 per person for grilled hamburgersand/or hotdogs.

Bring your own utensils, place settings andbeverages, and a potluck dish to share.

Please call Lynn Haynes to RSVP by June 30.

541-389-9604.

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Did You Know?Dogs are supposed to be on a leash.

I know this is not new news to any one of you, but anecessary reminder evidently.

The City of Bend has a Leash Law for all dogs (City code5.20.025 and 5.20.030).This includes Mt. High since we are in the City limits.(The owner or keeper of a dog shall not allow a dog toengage in fighting with other dogs, or harass, bark at,bite, threaten or injure a person or animal.)

We are seeing more and more dogs off leash in theWillow Creek Village.On April 10th at around 3:45pm a herd of 20 deer cameinto Willow Creek common area and within seconds oftheif arrival someone let their two dogs out to ch'ase thisbeautiful herd of animals. The dogs were off leash and inminutes they had the herd dispersed in all directions.

These poor deer were so spooked they didn't know whichway to go, so they tore through planters and lawns, doingdamage to both. Not the deer's ifault, not the dog's fault,but the fault and the responsibility of the owner of thesetwo dogs. Animals do what comes naturally to them anddogs chasing other animals is a natural instinct. Animalsdefending themselves is also a natural instinct. If the deerhad turned their attack on these dogs, whose fault wouldthat have been? This time, the only damage done was tolawns and planters, the next time will a dog be harmed orthe leg of a deer?

I know some homeowners get upset with the deer in theiryards, eating their flowers, or leaving their droppingsbehind, but this is a fact that comes from living in thisbeautiful area we all enjoy. Deer do not tear up lawnsor planters when just browsing; they do however, whenspooked by people or other animals.

Come on folksryoumoved into a neighborhood where -there are rules, please abide by them. Please be aresponsible pet owner and do what is right. We all loveour pets and with owning a pet comes the responsibilityof following these rules for every ones safety.

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For Sale

Girls Schwin bike, 7 speed, 24" wheel, good condition,great for those grandchildren who come to visit. $50Please call: 541-383-4231

House painter and deck contractorI have a friend that is a licensed contractor for painting,building or remodeling decks, siding, etc. He's donemany successful jobs in Mountain High over the pastseveral years. If you want a job done be a professional at areasonable cost_give me a call and HI put you in touch withhim.

Dick McKeown541-388-7474

Wanted - Home lor Lease in Mtn. HigtiOur relatives are looking for house close to us.Minimum 2 bedroom, 2 bath. They don't smoke and haveno pets.

Would take great care of your home.

Call Liz at 541-815-9275 or 541-383-0583

For Sale

Nissan Maxima 2006.13,500 miles in showroomcondition. White exterior with tan leather interior.Asking $16,000.

Call Bob Mahoney at 541 617 8479 'ChipsIf you have a chip in the windshield of your car and wouldlike to have it fixed for a reasonable price at your home,give me a call and I'll give you the name and number.He did our car and you can't tell where the chip was. Ourinsurance paid for it without a deductible. He's been doingthis for a long time and I highly recommend him.

Dick McKeown541-388-7474

By Reader's Digest Editors

Many of us make our nutrition and diet decisions basedon the latest health headlines. But due to conflictingreports and rapidly changing data, following the newscan leave people confused about what to eat and whatnot to eat. Here are some common diet headlines thatcould lead you down the wrong path if you're not careful.

The news: "Red wine is good for tlie heart."

The wrong result: Drinking too much red wine.

According to U.S. News Health, an American HeartAssociation (AHA) survey found that "Most Americanshave heard that red wine has health benefits, but manydon't understand the need tolimit consTjmptioliT''~So howmuch red wine is good for you? The suggested amountis relatively low: about eight ounces for men and fourounces for women.

Advice: Invest in an inexpensive scale or use a measuringcup to figure out the amount of wine you should bedrinking—ladies, a half cup; men, a full cup. Whendining out, order a bottle and pour it yourself. Take theextra wine home—most states allow this now. Also, asWebMD.com cautions, "if you don't drink alcohol, theAHA warns against starting in order to prevent heartdisease, especially when you can take so many otherpreventive measures."

The news: "Reduce sodium from table salt."

The wrong resu/f: Thinking sea salt is healthier than tablesalt.

The same AHA survey that found confusion about wineconsumption also discovered that "The majority ofrespondents also mistakenly believe that sea salt is alow-sodium*altemative toiable'salt.'*1n fact it's not-andneither is kosher salt. As it turns out, though, table saltisn't the major criminal in the excess sodium problem."Processed foods such as soups, canned foods, preparedmixes, condiments and tomato sauce account for up to75 percent of sodium consumption in the United States,"U.S. News Health reports.

Advice: Ideally, skip both excess added salt and thehidden sodium In packaged foods. Look for frozenvegetables without any added sodium and low sodiumbroths. Many natural food stores carry lower sodiumsoups. When you cook, use herbs to flavor your food.Once you lower salt, you will begin to see just how saltyprocessed foods really are.

The news: "Eat brealtfast to lose weight."

The wrong result: Eating a huge breakfast.

Eating breakfast is good from a nutritional standpoint;eating a huge breakfast is not good. WebMD.com reportsthat one German study found that "people [eat] the sameat lunch and dinner, regardless of what they had forbreakfast." So eating more in the morning just meansadding on more calories, and thus can lead to weightgain.

Advice: Plan out your calories across the day so that youwon't be overeating at night or in the morning. Eat until,your satisfied, not until your comatose.

The news:heart."

'Darl< chocolate is good for your

The wrong result: Liberally indulging In all types ofchocolate in order to get in the "flavonoids," thusconsuming excess calories and sugar, negatingchocolate's beneficial effect.

Advice: Small amounts of dark chocolate have thehighest heart-healthy elements. Choose a chocolate witha low amount of sugar and eat small amounts. Sorry,Peanut M&Ms and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are out.

The news: "Olive oil is better than butter."

The wrong result: Eschewing reasonable amounts ofbutter for rivers of olive oil on everything. Olive oil stillhas 120 calories per tablespoon so pouring it freely willstill cause calorie overload—never heart healthy.

Advice: Remember this advice from Weight Watchers, "alittle goes'albhg way." Meas"iire"if by the teaVpobn andtry flavored oils to boost the satiating effect.

Sources: health.usnews.com, WebMD.com, WeightWatchers.com

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