The WRHA will sponsor a
fire fuels cleanup again this year. This project is part
of our annual recertification as a nationally recognized
Fire Wise Community. This is a “sweat equity” program in
which homeowners bring fire fuels to the roadside and the WRHA has a contractor remove and haul
the debris to the landfill to be composted. Dates are usually in April. Homeowners should focus on removing
flammable material within 50ft of their house and
structures. Pine needles, cones, brush and tree limbs
should be piled on the edge of your property next to the
street away from all obstructions such as vegetation,
fences, and utilities. The contractor will use very
large equipment to scoop up the piles. Sod, tree stumps
with roots, rocks and construction debris will not be
accepted. The WRHA has individuals who can help you
decide what to do most effectively.
The cost is $250 for WRHA Paid members or $400 for non-members. You may send a check and a brief note with your Name, Address, Email and Phone to: WRHA, 61149 S.
Hwy 97 #616, Bend 97702. We encourage
everyone to participate and make Woodside Ranch safer
from wildfire
WRHA
Annual Meeting
The WRHA will publish all of
the Committee and Board reports here next month.
Homeowners will be notified when this information is
uploaded.
Two WRHA board terms are
expiring and you are encouraged to consider joining the
board. It is a rewarding volunteer position and a
great way to impact Woodside Ranch. The time
commitment is very low and new blood will be
welcomed. For more information about this, or any
other subject, or to submit nominations, please send
email to: woodside.ranch.board@gmail.com
WRHA
Annual Dues 2024
WRHA annual dues will be
due on January 1, 2024. The WRHA depends on your
continuing support as our only source of funding for the
year. The WRHA maintains this website, sponsors
the Summer Social BBQ, publishes a quarterly Newsletter
and a Fire Newsletter, hosts an Annual Meeting, and so
much more. You may also pay past unpaid dues to qualify for the Spring Cleanup. Please support your volunteer Board and
the WRHA by sending your $50 dues payment. Mail the form included in the Spring 2020
Woodside Review Newsletter or download from HERE
New
WRHA Fire Newsletter
The WRHA Fire Committee
has started publication of a new Fire Newsletter, which
will be published on a regular basis with news, updates,
stories, events, and much more. Click the "Fire
Newsletter" link in the Title Bar at the top of this
page. Huge thanks to Chris and Ray Miao, Helen
Webre, and Stella Larson for all their hard work.
Woodside
Ranch Summer Social!
We are looking for a home owner to host our spring BBQ. We have excellent turnout with Woodsiders bringing their
home baked goodies and enjoying the weather and
company. Please Email us if you have an interest in participating
WRHA
Annual Meeting 2024To Be Announced
Winter Fire Tip
WINTER FIREWISE
TIP: Warm winter days are the best time to limb up
conifers as insects and diseases are dormant and less
likely to attack in the cold weather. Trees with
brush, bushes and tall grasses under them should be
limbed to 10', otherwise 6' should be good enough.
Current
Wildfire Information
Finally, a website that
maps out wildfires in real time. "Wildfires Near
Me" is a highly recommended source of information for
pinpointing currently burning fires in any area of
interest you chose. Big thanks to Ray Miao for
this great resource: https://wildfiresnearme.wfmrda.com/
The camping season is
rapidly coming to a close in Central Oregon. Our
CC&Rs prohibit permanent storage of trailers, truck
campers, boats and trailers, snowmobiles and other
off-road vehicles. The ACC has made exceptions to
this restriction as long as the vehicle is screened from
view, either by a cover, structure, or otherwise
mitigated storage site. Contact the ACC for more
information.
The Deschutes County
Roads Dept. has notified the WRHA that the posted speed
limit in Woodside Ranch has been changed from 35 mph to
25 mph and our
speed limit signs are in the process of being replaced
to reflect this change. The Sheriff's Office has
been notified of this new lower speed limit and speeders
should be reported to their office. Thanks to residents who have called infractions into the Deschutes County Sherriff.
Nextdoor.com
A neighborhood private
social network has been set up for residents of Woodside
Ranch only by WR neighbor, PJ Johnson. While not
affiliated with the WRHA, it may be of interest to
residents of our neighborhood. For more
information, visit the site at:
woodsideranch.nextdoor.com. If you are
interested in joining (free), contact the WRHA for an
access code (as membership is limited to residents
only). (welcome@woodsideranch.net)
Woodside Ranch
has been working toward achieving Firewise
Community status which reflects our committment to
keeping WR safe from wildfires. Ray Miao has
submitted the following information regarding reduced
fire insurance rates in Calif. Firewise Communities to
indicate what could soon be a nationwide trend.
Click HERE
for more information.
Invasive
Species Update
Rob Evans has updated the
Native Landscape Page with info regarding the latest on
the new Deschutes County weed ordinance HERE.
Light
Pollution in WR
CC&R's require outside bright lights and spotlights to be used only as needed. More information may be found HERE. Thanks to various homeowners for her submission to the website.
June is the opening of burn season and we
would like to remind residents that all outdoor
burning is specifically banned year round by Woodside
Ranch CC&Rs, even with a permit.
Two new fire related
information links and an online Police Report link
were added to the Links Page.
Reverse
911 Emergency Registry
Katie Lighthall,
Project Wildfire Program Director, writes:
"Preparedness is the key to surviving wildfires,
evacuations and other emergencies. Please use
the following link to register your cell phones with
your address so that a REVERSE 911 Emergency Call can
find you." 911 Link
Western
Tent Caterpillar
The Western Tent
Caterpillar has recently reappeared throughout Woodside
Ranch, mostly in bitterbrush. For more
information on this defoliating pest click... HERE
