Bentwood Farms - Mallard Pond Homeowners Association

August/ Sept 2002

Sep 10, 2002

Notes from the President
By Jim McGrath

Summer is over, and we never seem to get all the projects done that we had hoped. Now that school is back in session, please watch out for the children crossing streets going to busses and walking to Harmon MS.
I know that many of you are wondering what has been happening with the lawsuits that were initiated by the Association. The fence suit, which was heard over a year ago, we still have not gotten an answer from the Magistrate. No wonder the legal system is so slow. According to our attorney, the green house suit was delayed by the homeowner temporarily, but now has been reset to start later this month. Once we get some type of resolution on either of them, I will post it on the website, and put it in the next newsletter. And yes, we did try to negotiate with both of these before having to go to court and spend the money. Believe me, we do not like having to enforce our restrictions and regulations, and would hope that our homeowners will just do the right thing and abide by them. If you feel that something needs to be changed, then please let us know. Come to a meeting, voice your opinion.

Monthly Meetings

We encourage all neighborhood residents to join us for monthly Trustee meetings. The next meeting will be September 9th at 7:00pm at the Violet Township Offices located at 12970 Rustic Drive. If you have a burning issue or problem that needs addressed immediately, please contact one of the Trustees:

Jim McGrath jmvett@aol.com
Curt Anderson 861-1206
Craig Turner 577-9311
Sharon Lach 861-0325
Wayne Whitehead wpje@excite.com

We do have two new trustees, Chuck Zurhorst, and Janel Peterson. Chuck is also on the ACC. Welcome to Both!

Welcome Wagon
If you have new neighbors, contact Sharon Lach at 861-0325 to receive a ?“Welcome Folder?”.

Social Committee News
By Andrea Turner

I hope everyone had a good summer. I am sorry the picnic had to get cancelled. Unfortunately, we didn?’t have enough RSVP?’s to hold the event. The next event we are planning on having is a fun day at Magic Mountain on Monday, September 9th from 5-9 p.m. Please look for the flyers to go out. Hope to see you there.

Architectural Control Committee
By Craig Turner, Chairman & Board Member

Thank you to all those who submitted the required information for approval of decks, fences, etc. Also, we would like to thank those homeowners who removed items, when asked, which were not in compliance with our deed restrictions.


Communications Committee

The communication committee has a variety of responsibilities, including distribution of information to all our homeowners. Please thank the following people for volunteering to walk or ride the various newsletters, flyers, and phone directories to your door or mailbox; Carla Searfoss, Billy Kelly, Lori Goddard, Terry Egan, Colette Goddard, Beverly Zurhorst and Stephania Wilson. We have 7 people distributing, and 2 ladies (Thank you Megan Snare) folding and stuffing bags. One more helper could be used in this area. Sharon?’s ongoing projects include updating the community map and phone directory. If you see an error in the phone book, please call so the master listing can be updated.
In order to reduce debris from the wind blowing bags
off mailboxes, we are going to try to install hooks, replacing the shorter screws and nails. If you are replacing your own, please place them a few inches below the mailbox bottom to prevent skinned knuckles. Also, if your mailbox got mushed during the last year, this would be a good time to try to get it patched-up before winter comes and the snowplows destroy it altogether!

Grounds

Sharon is also our grounds trustee. She is responsible for insuring the common areas are properly maintained. The summer application of weed and feed has just been applied. Grass is being cut on an ?“as needed?” basis because of the weather. We are very pleased with our new company and will continue to clean up the common areas.

On a special note; Thank you to the Burke and Mahan families for allowing us to put our monthly signs in their yard. The bridge connecting Thoroughbred drive to Mallard Pond is now complete. Please thank Curt Anderson, John Lach and Doug Jaskari (with son Michael) for donating their time and use of equipment. We appreciate their community involvement. The bridge was constructed at minimal cost because the Turos family donated much of the wood.


Babysitter Listing for Bentwood Farms/ Mallard Pond

To help our residents who may need sitters, we are compiling a list of those willing to baby sit. To be included in this listing, please contact Sharon Lach at 861-0325.

The following is a list of neighborhood childcare providers. Teenagers (students) are listed by their parents?’ name.

Terry (student) Anderson, Thoroughbred Dr. 861-1206
Jannet (student) Hausmann, Mallard Pond Dr. 759-9390
Bobbi (adult) Haverfield, Saratoga Lane 575-0011
Nicole (adult) ages 1 and up 920-4250
Andrea (adult) Turner, Winners Circle AM to 4PM Weekdays 577-9311

Sherri (student) Ricart, Saddlehorn St 868-0849
Kelli (adult) Albanese, Thoroughbred Dr 861-1756
Laura (2 students) Goslee 755-9567
Kelly (adult) Marcum, Arabian CT 861-9058

Halloween Party
We are anticipating that another Halloween party will take place this fall. It will be held at the High School on October 27th. Please contact Andrea Turner at 577-9311 if you would like to help with this social event.

Pickerington Flower Show

The Pickerington Garden Club celebrates ?“Beauty of the Earth?” for its 49th annual flower show on Sunday, September 1, 4:30 to 6:00pm and Monday, September 2, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Pickerington Junior High School, 130 Hill Road South. Inspirational, traditional, underwater, freestanding and Oriental designs; horticulture specimens, potted plants, planters and junior entries will all be featured. Horticulture entries will be accepted prior to 2:00 pm, Sunday, Sept 1. Admission is free, and all are invited to enjoy. For additional information, call 864-6012.
Would you like to advertise in our Newsletter? If so, contact Jim McGrath at JMVETT@ aol.com for rates, etc. Our rates are reasonable?… and you will get a longer-term posting on our website too.

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