LAKE DOSTER
HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION (LDHA) FEBRUARY
 2004 NEWSLETTER

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Next LDHA Board Meeting:  March 8, 2004, 7:30 pm, at Ransom Library, Plainwell  
Next Social Event:  Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday April 3, 3:00pm, Brusselman Park
Membership:  Membership dues for 2004 will be due on June 1st.  Please provide any changes to your directory information to Carole Kellogg, Directory Editor.  A form is provided on page 4.
Recycling Schedule:  Pick-up the 2nd Wednesday of each month. 
Large Trash Pick-up:  2nd Tuesday of each month, April thru October except July.

Email/Website:  ldha2003@cs.com; www.ldha.homestead.com; webmaster email: dfortune@chartermi.net.

2003-2004 LDHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brian Mullally, President (2005)	685-1913	
Marlin Kleckner, Vice President (2004)	685-5929	
Michael Hills, Co-Secretary (2005)
Jana Edwards, Co-Secretary (2006)	664-3482
664-3122	
Ray Dertz, Maintenance (2006)	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	
Nancy Watson, Membership (2006)	685-5768	
Kevin Koch, Water Quality (2006)	664-6096	
Casey Jones, Gun Plain Township	664-5362	
Everett Harpole, Treasurer (2006)	664-3059	

LDHA MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES FROM:  FEBRUARY 9, 2004

1.	Meeting called to order by Brian Mullally at 7:30pm (Ransom District Library, Plainwell).  Board Members Present: Brian Mullally, Marlin Kleckner, Jana Edwards, Ray Dertz, Jerry Witter, Diane Burrows, Everett Harpole.
2.	A correction to the minutes was noted: the expenditure of approximately $300 for folding tables for social events was unanimously approved by the board at the January 12, 2004 meeting.  The minutes of the meeting of January 12, 2004 were approved as amended.  
3.	Treasurer’s Report, Everett Harpole.   As of February 9, 2004, the Lake Doster Acquisition Fund has a current operating balance of $22,000 with 183 residents contributing to-date. The LDHA Account balance as of February 9, 2004 is below.  Should any member wish to see a more detailed accounting, Everett distributes a very detailed accounting sheet at every homeowners meeting.
 		
Beginning Balance:			$4,262.11	
Total Deposits			$28.09	
Total Expenses			($198.20)	
Ending Checking Balance			$4,092.00	
Savings Account Balance			$2,325.60	
Total Cash Accounts			$6,417.60	
4.	Land Acquisition from Development Company, Brian Mullally.  Discussions are continuing with Joe Langkamp of the Lake Doster Development Company on the Option Agreement.   The next Land Acquisition Subcommittee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at the clubhouse.  
5.	Maintenance, Ray Dertz:  No current maintenance issues.  The Christmas trees near Brusselman Park will be disposed of soon.  
6.	Safety. Jerry Witter:  No current safety issues
7.	Social, Diane Burrows. The next big event will be the Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 3:00 pm.  Diane noted that April 3rd is the beginning of Spring break, and some families may be gone.  However, it may be too cold to hold it a week earlier, and the following week is Easter weekend.  If you can help please call either Tom Raich (685-0696) or Diane Burrows (664-3593).
8.	Membership/Newcomers.  Brian Mullally:  Jana will assist Nancy with mailing this month’s newsletter.  Jana reviewed the advertisement policy, confirming that persons submitting newsletters should be members.  The board agreed that ads and notices should be removed after two months if there is no communication from the person submitting the ad or notice.  Please contact Paige Meddock (664-5296) or Marilyn Brainerd (664-3388) if you notice a new neighbor so that we can welcome them with a basket.
9.	There were no reports on Water Quality or Gun Plain Township (see the January 2004 newsletter for the latest on these matters.)  

The meeting was adjourned at 8:25pm.  The next board meeting will be on March 8 at 7:30 pm at the Ransom District Library in Plainwell (if available).  (Please direct any corrections to the minutes to Jana Edwards at 664-3122)

NOTES FROM THE BOARD

The Board will provide updates on the land acquisition project at future meetings and encourages community members to participate. Call or write members of the Board if you have any questions or suggestions.

Brian Mullally is continuing to put together a listserv (email database) as another form of communication with association members.  If you want your email address on the listserv please send you email address to ldha2003@cs.com.

PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICES

						February 23, 24, 25 	2004
								July 19, 20, 21 	2004
								August 4,5,6		2004
								August 10,11, 12	2004

The above information is from MDOT (as of 12/18/03):  If there are any changes to these dates, they will be posted on the City of Plainwell’s website (www.plainwell.org). The westbound closure of M-89 (between Hicks Street and Sherwood Avenue) will be in place until November 2004.  Environmental restrictions prevent work from being performed from May 1, 2004 to June 30, 2004 for fish spawning. The entire project is scheduled for completion in the spring 2005.  

SNOWMOBILERS PLEASE TAKE CARE!   Enjoy your sport, but please be careful driving in the community and remember to stay off the golf course greens, tees and sand traps.  The resulting damage to the golf course can be time-consuming and costly to repair.   Let’s keep the wonderful amenities of our community in good condition for all seasons! 

THE LAKE DOSTER LADIES’ AND MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATIONS would like to invite any golfers not currently a member to joins us for league play this golf season.  You must have a membership at Lake Doster Golf Club to join either the ladies’ or
men’s association.  Ladies contact Margie Everhart at 664-3271.  Men contact Jack Kellogg at 664-6420.

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES OFFERED

PARENTS: Please review the following lists and make sure that your children are still interested in offering these services.  Names with birthrates of 1985 or older have been removed, as they are beyond high school age.  If you would like a name removed or added to the list, please call Jana Edwards at 664-3122.  Thank you for helping us keep this list current and useful.

BABY SITTERS:						ODD JOBS/YARD WORK:

Katie Whited (5/10/90) 664-5500				No current listings
Abby Murray  (3/14/88) 664-6643
Sarah Myles 664-3059						PET SITTING:	
Branden Stewart (10/11/88) 664-3613				Jenna Sheets (5/10/90) 664-5810
Erin Cool (1/21/88) 664-3613    					Sarah Skocelas (5/15/89) 664-4181		
Sarah Skocelas (5/15/89) 664-4181 Red Cross certified		Abby Murray (3/14/88) 664-6643	
Ariel Gray (10/27/89)  685-5195 Red Cross certified		Branden Stewart (10/11/88) 664-3613
Emily Burley (4-2-90) 664-6969 Red Cross certified		Erin Cool (1/21/88) 664-3613
Ariel Gray (10/27/89)  685-5195

FOR SALE /WANTED

Neighborhood Handyman available – Call Chuck Gregory on Horseshoe Court at 685-5032 or cell-phone #501-7706.  Landscaping tiles, tilework, shelving…if you are thinking of it…just ask to see if he can do it.

Piano and Voice Lessons – Janet Richards, 275A Fairway Court, call 664-5380

2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible LXI – loaded- leather seats, CD with changer, alloy wheels, excellent condition -  $16,200.  Call Jennifer or Rogelio Lemus at 685-0182, 312 Horseshoe Court.

Brio/Thomas Play Table 49LX36WX19H – white - $50 (retails $100-$250); Hedstrom Spring Horse (up to 75 lbs.) - $30 (retails at $69.99).  Call Faith Wicklund at 664-4040.

For sale: French Horn single or double.  Call Nancy Gregory at 685-5032

Note from the editors.  Advertisements and personal notices should be submitted by the second Wednesday of the month for inclusion in that month’s issue.  Anyone submitting an ad or notice must be a member of the Lake Doster Homeowner’s Association.  Include your name, address, phone number, and birthday (children only), and how long you would like the ad to run.   Please be brief - space is limited.  Please call if you no longer need the ad or notice so that we can keep the newsletter current and useful.  Contact either Mike Hills by e-mail (mhills@ameritech.net) or phone (664-3482), or Jana Edwards by e-mail (lemmingsrus@aol.com) or phone (664-3122) by the second Wednesday of the month to either add or remove a name from the lists above.  

The Lake Doster Home Owners Association Directory of the membership will be updated in April 2004.  If you have any changes to the information in the directory, please fill out the following form and send it to Carole Kellogg, Directory Editor, at 89 South Lake Doster Drive, Plainwell, MI 49080.   Changes are due by April 15th, 2004.

Phone Directory Information and Changes for 2004:

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Phone:________________________   	E-mail Address:_______________________

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