LAKE DOSTER
HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION (LDHA) NEWSLETTER

CALENDAR OF EVENTS/WEBSITE

Annual Lake Doster Holiday Party:  Sunday, December 8, 2002, 3:30-5:30pm, Clubhouse.
Next LDHA Board Meeting:  Monday, December 9, 7:30 pm, Plainwell Community Library. 
Recycling Schedule:   Pick up the 2nd Wednesday of each month. 
Large Trash Pick-up:  2nd Tuesday of each month, April thru October except July.
Website:  www.ldha.homestead.com; webmaster email: dfortune@chartermi.net.

2002-2003 LDHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ted Birkebak, President (2005)	664-3170	
Marlin Kleckner, Vice President (2004)	685-5929	
Kellie Cole, Treasurer (2004)	664-6414	
Michael Hills, Co-Secretary (2005)
Brian Mullally, Co-Secretary (2005)	664-3482
685-1913	
Ray Dertz, Maintenance (2003)	685-2776	
Jerry Wittwer, Safety (2004)	685-6190	
Diane Burrows, Social (2005)	664-3593	
Tom Raich, Social (2005)	685-0696	
Paige Meddock, Newcomers (2004)	664-5296	
Marilyn Brainerd, Newcomers (2004)	664-3388	
Christine Warnke, Membership (2003)	664-3220	
Kevin Koch, Water Quality (2003)	664-6096	
Casey Jones, Gun Plain Township	664-5362	

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES
November 11, 2002
1.	Meeting called to order by Ted Birkebak at 7:30pm (Plainwell Library).  Board members Kellie Cole, Tom Raich, and Kevin Koch were absent.
2.	The Board reviewed the minutes from the last meeting, along with the Treasurer’s report.  Decision: Motions made and approved to accept the minutes and the Treasurer’s report.
3.	LDHA Treasurer’s Report as of October 31, 2002, submitted by Kellie Cole 
 	
Beginning Balance:			$8,489.63 	
Total Deposits		Interest and Dues	$84.27 	
Total Expenses		Newsletter, water study,  and maintenance	($1,222.50)	
Ending Checking Balance			$7,351.40 	
Savings Account Balance			$2,314.50	

UPDATES AND NEW BUSINESS
1.  Maintenance Report, Ray Dertz  
a.	The LDHA leaf dumpster and curbside bag pick-up programs over the last several weeks were used by many of our residents.  Thanks to all who participated.  
b.	Republic Waste Services is canvassing the community for additional customers.     
Republic has offered a rate reduction based upon adding 162 additional customers, or ½ the total Lake Doster community.  Their reduced proposed rate is $8.00 per month for the 65-gallon cart and $9.00 per month for the 95-gallon cart.  The goal for the new rate is 162 additional customers or 1/2 of total population of the community.  There are other incentives that Republic offers, including a cart for yard waste at $8.00 per-month (including leaf pickup).  Bob DeOresy is the local representative and would be happy to address the Board if so desired.
2.  Social, Tom Raich and Diane Burrows
a.	The LDHA Newcomers Party on November 9 at the Clubhouse was a success, with nearly 100 people in attendance.  Thanks to all who attended and helped out.
b.    Upcoming events:  LDHA Holiday Party, Sun., Dec. 8th (see flyer attached).    
3.   Membership Statistics, Christine Warnke
Please welcome: Shawn and Lisa Carriveau  (664-4789)
                            	  9 Heron Court                 
a.	Homeowner statistics: Currently there are 26 homes for sale, six lots for sale and three homes are under construction.  Please inform the LDHA Newcomers Board Representatives of new neighbors.  
4.  Safety, Jerry Wittwer
a.	A number of residents expressed concerns about speeding in our community and failing to obey stop signs.  The Board will inquire about increasing police patrols, better signage, and speed bumps and/or chatter strips.  Please help reduce dangerous driving in our community by slowing down and obeying stop signs and school bus stops. 
5.  Miscellaneous Items
a.   2002 Lake Doster Management Plan Draft Report Presentation.   A final draft will be   
      available in the coming weeks, which will be either mailed or made available to all    
      LDHA members via our website.  More information will be available shortly.
b.	Sidewalks – the issue of a lack of sidewalks and/or bike lanes arose.  Ted will talk to 
Township officials to begin an investigation into the cost of such a project for Lake Doster.
c.    In an effort to make the newsletter more concise and to cut the time and cost of   
its preparation, the newsletter will not be published in the months of January or March, when winter has set in and the newsflow is rather light.   More condensed newsletters (not containing public service notices) will be published monthly.  Public service notices shall be included in the newsletter only once per quarter in the future.  Please address any questions or comments as to these newsletter changes to an LDHA Board member.    

PLEASE COME TO THE ANNUAL LAKE DOSTER Holiday PARTY!

Children of all ages are welcome

Date:  Sunday, December 8, 2002, at       
              the Clubhouse

Time:  3:30 – 5:30pm

Please bring a wrapped gift for Santa to present to your child.  Unwrapped toys for “Toys for Tots” are also encouraged.  You may drop the gifts off at the clubhouse ahead of time.  Please mark the gift for your child so that Santa can identify the recipient child.

Please also bring a dish to pass, (finger food, cookies, dessert). Punch will be provided.  

Hope you can attend!  

PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICES
BABY SITTERS:
Kristen Sternbery (6/14/82) 664-6949 CPR certified
Michael Whited (3/10/85) 664-5500 Red Cross certified, First Aid class
Margo Kern (10/28/85) Red Cross certified, experienced, references
Kerrie Krahn (11/8/82) 685-6342 Red Cross certified
Tracy Prullage (11/12/84) or Laura Prullage (4/7/83) 685-0327
Jessica Kohler (1/12/85) 685-1725
Brad Bishop (11/10/85) 664-6562
Jimmy Wilson (2/23/85) 685-9243				ODD JOBS:  			      Katie Houghton (12/29/82) 685-8461			Katie Houghton (12/29/82 685-8461
Paul Bunce  (10/01/85) 685-4663				Jimmy Wilson (2/23/85) 685-9243
Abby Murray  (3/14/88) 664-6643				Brad Bishop (11/10/85) 664-6562
Sarah Myles 664-3059					Aaron Richmond (10/27/84) 664-3277
Branden Stewart (10/11/88) 664-3613			Paul Bunce (10/01/85) 685-4663
Erin Cool (1/21/88) 664-3613    			
Sarah Skocelas (5/15/89) 664-4181 Red Cross certified

PET SITTING:				YARD WORK:
Aaron Richmond (10/27/84) 664-3277	Jimmy Wilson (2/23/85) 685-9243
Sarah Skocelas (5/15/89) 664-4181		Brad Bishop (11/10/85) 664-6562
Tracy Prullage (11/12/84) 685-0327	Aaron Richmond (10/27/84) 664-3277
Jenna Sheets (5/10/90) 664-5810		Paul Bunce  (10/01/85) 685-4663		
Paul Bunce  (10/01/85) 685-4663		John Warnke  664-3220
Abby Murray (3/14/88) 664-6643		Dan Warnke  664-3220
Branden Stewart (10/11/88) 664-3613
Erin Cool (1/21/88) 664-3613

Kalamazoo Garden Council (KGC) Greens Sale 2002, Maple Hill Mall, Fri. Dec. 6th 9am-9pm and Sat. Dec. 7th 9am-5pm.  Fresh Green Arrangements, Wreaths, Roping, Custom Made Arrangements in your container, many unusual crafted gift items.  Any questions please call KGC members Marilyn Brainerd, Joan Bragdon, Dee Bryck, Dorrie Delucchio, Delores Gardner, Judy Kral, Carole Kellogg, Donna Oberhill, and Christine Warnke.

Neighborhood Women’s Prayer Group, open group meetings twice monthly, 1st and 3rd Fridays of month, 9am at Lieve Brusselmans’ house (151 Parkway Lane).  If interested or in need of prayer or support, or for questions please call Laurie Palanca 664-6009, Rene Saar 664-4748, or Lieve Brusselman 685-9913. 

Found:  Silver Bracelet on Halloween Night, please call 664-5610 to identify.  

Editor’s Note: Please contact by (preferred) email ldha2002@cs.com or phone Michael Hills (664-3482) or Brian Mullally (685-1913), by the second Wednesday of the month, to either add or remove a name from the lists above.  Please include your name, phone number, and birthdate.