LAKE DOSTER
HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION (LDHA) APRIL 2003 NEWSLETTER

CALENDAR OF EVENTS/WEBSITE

Next LDHA Board Meeting:  Monday, May 12th, 7:30 pm, at the Clubhouse.
Annual Meeting:  Monday, June 9th,  7:30 pm, at the Clubhouse.
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.
Spring Clean-Up:  Saturday, May 10th, check in at the fire station any time during the morning.

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	
Nancy Watson, Membership (2003)	685-5768	
Kevin Koch, Water Quality (2003)	664-6096	
Casey Jones, Gun Plain Township	664-5362	

LDHA MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2003 
1.	Meeting called to order by Ted Birkebak at 7:30pm (Clubhouse).    
2.	LDHA Treasurer’s Report as of March 31st, 2003, Kellie Cole 
 	
Beginning Balance:			$3,395.87	
Total Deposits		Interest and 2003 dues	$1440.52	
Total Expenses		Newsletter	($299.37)	
Ending Checking Balance			$4,537.02	
Savings Account Balance			$2,319.29	

PLEASE SUPPORT THE LDHA WITH YOUR 2003 DUES PAYMENT!  Membership dues are the LDHA’s revenue source.  The 2003 dues form and information update request is attached to the last page of this newsletter.   Thank you for your continued support of our community.

UPDATES AND NEW BUSINESS
1.   Road update, Casey Jones:  Casey gave the association an update on the roads and bridges in our community.
a.  A report generated by superintendent Frank “Skip” Whitney was presented to members.  The report stated Skip’s recommendations for roads that should be repaired this year.  The first two on the list were different sections of South Lake Doster: 1) from Golf View to Highland Court and 2) from Horseshoe to Mid Lakes.  The last two roads of the four mentioned are Miller Road from 10th Street to 131 and 11th Street from 107th to 110th ave.
b.  Deer Run, re-evaluation:	Currently Deer Run is “Temporarily” blocked off eliminating the intersection with Doster Road, creating a dead end.  A  petition has been circulated to determine if the majority of residents on Deer run want the intersection to remain blocked.  If a majority like the dead end, the road commission will permanently block the road and put in a more permanent “turn around” for buses, delivery trucks etc.
b.  The bridge in front of the library will be redone sometime in 2004.
2.   Social, Tom Raich and Diane Burrows
a.  The Annual Easter Egg Hunt was a great success, see attached note. 				
3.   2003 LDHA Membership dues forms and information updates for the phone directory are attached to 
page 4 of this newsletter.
a.  Directory:  Update the directory NOW.  If your information is not current please call Carole Kellogg at 664-6420 ASAP to get updated information into the new directory.  If you are a new member please fill out your information and get it in quickly, the directory will go to press within the next week or so.  
4.   Maintenance, Ray Dertz
a.   Ray will be working on fixing the swim raft’s buoyancy and other repairs.  Anyone interested, most notably swim raft users, please contact Ray at 685-2776 if you are interested in helping with this task.    
b.  ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP OF LAKE DOSTER MAY 10TH:  Please mark your calendars for May 10th to work on the annual spring clean up and beautification of our neighborhood.   More details will follow in the April newsletter.  We’d appreciate your assistance with this important task.     
5.  Safety:  ALL BOATERS AND PARENTS
a.	Youth Boater Safety Class Proposed:  Please contact Karen Gustafson (664-4000) if you are interested in having your child or yourself attend a boater safety class.
b.	Lake Doster Rules and Regulations will be attached to this newsletter.    
6.   Miscellaneous Items:  
a.	Keep Jim Berry in your prayers, he underwent heart surgery on Thursday April 9th.
b.	Brian Mullally reported on his initial meetings with legal counsel regarding future lake management.  Brian reports that the issues can be complex but that an initial starting point will be to do a title search, form a sub-committee and begin communication with the Lake Doster Development company.  The board allocated one thousand dollars for the above stated purpose.  This issue was debated at length with input from several community members who were in attendance.  Please contact Brian Mullally (685-1913) if you have any questions or comments.
c.	Number of Homes:  394 homes, 21 homes for sale, 2 homes under construction and 4 lots for sale.           

PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICES

BABY SITTERS:
Kristen Sternbery (6/14/82) 664-6949 CPR certified
Katie Whited (5/10/90) 664-5500
Margo Kern (10/28/85) 685-6915  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
Ariel Gray (10/27/89)  685-5195 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				 
Abby Murray (3/14/88) 664-6643				 
Branden Stewart (10/11/88) 664-3613
Erin Cool (1/21/88) 664-3613
Ariel Gray (10/27/89)  685-5195

Summer House Rental Wanted:  Former Lake Doster resident seeking house for summer rental.  Timing flexible.  Please contact Dave Hurwitz at 602-923-3387 or davehurwitz@earthlink.net.

Wanted - paddle boat:  If anyone is interested in selling their paddle boat please contact Larry or Bea Kunkle at   664-5310.  Thanks

For Sale:   BOAT - BOAT TRAILER - BOAT LEFT
     		1990 Sea Ray 180 Bow Rider - Vanguard Trailer - Boat Left with Cover
        		$6,000.00 for all, Interested or need more information call:
    		Jack & Carole Kellogg 664-6420   

Editor’s Note: Please contact by (preferred) email ldha2003@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 birthday.

Please join or renew your 2003 Membership to the Lake Doster Homeowners Association
Welcome New Residents!  Thanks for your support.
Your membership dues support:				Events:  
Newsletters and Phone Directory				Annual Meeting - June		
Maintenance of parks, lake and beaches 			4th of July Picnic and Parade
Lake Water Quality Testing					End of Summer Picnic
Lake Rafts and Buoys						Children’s Holiday Party
Welcome Packets						Newcomers Party – November
Information on Community and Township			Summer Fishing Contest
	Issues							Neighborhood Spring Clean-Up 		

Please send this information form to:	Nancy Watson, LDHA Membership
							350 Lakeview Lane
							Plainwell, MI  49080-9113
Name:  ____________________________

Address:  __________________________	Phone:  __________________

Dues enclosed:  $30.00 (June 2003-June 2004) $________
Note to new residents, please prorate dues ($2.50 per month) from your move-in date.
Please send car stickers to identify me as a Lake Doster resident:  #________
Would you like to receive a welcome visit?  Yes_____	No_____

Phone Directory Information and changes:

Name:  ___________________		Place of employment:  ______________________

Name:  ___________________		Place of employment:  ______________________
Phone: ___________________
Email address:  _______________________________
Children (living at home)	Date of Birth	College/University

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