WILLOW CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
June 2021 NEWSLETTER
2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD:
Joan A. Allen, President Luann Schaefer, Vice President
612-412-3184 320-493-4637
allenjoan959@gmail.com schaeferlady54@gmail.com
Mary Schill, Secretary Judy Braegelmann, Treasurer
Mary Schwinghammer, Secretary jabraegelmann@gmail.com
320-251-1403 320-333-0692
Jean Lauerman, Phase 1 Rep 320-248-1036
Patrick & Joan Thyen
pthyen@charter.net
Phase 2 (218-260-8882) Diane Schmitz, Phase 3 Rep 320-253-8535
2021 Board Meeting Schedule
@ MOOSE LODGE, Waite Park
3 P.M.
January 11…………President (host)
March 8..…………..Phase 3 Rep (host)
May 10.. …………..Phase 1 Rep (host)
July 12……………..Secretary (host)
Sept 13…………….Treasurer (host)
Oct 28…….………..Annual Meeting
Nov 8……………….Phase 2 Rep (host)
Notes from the President:
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULES:
The WCHA Board Meetings will be held at 3 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. We’ll be holding our meetings at the Moose Lodge in Waite Park for the foreseeable future. Our meetings are open to all residents but if you wish to attend a meeting, please let your Phase Representative know, especially if you wish to be added to the agenda.
Welcome! We have new neighbors!
Jack and Carol Kritzick, have moved into 36 Willow Creek Drive in Phase 3. They’re busy getting settled and we’re happy to have them join us!
Brian & Janice Templin are the new owners of 960 Willow View Circle. They’re expected to move in by the end of June or shortly thereafter. We hope their transition is smooth and we welcome them to Willow Creek.
It’s Always Sad to Say Goodbye:
Juan M. Creo passed away on January 29th, 2021. He was known as John Creo to his friends and family who will greatly miss his presence in their lives. Juan lived at 819 Willow View Lane with his wife Anne. We offer our sincere condolences to Anne and the Creo family.
Barbara Ann McPhail’s mass was held on Friday, April 30th at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She passed away on April 24th at age 86. Barb lived at 906 Willow Grove Circle with her daughter Kym. Dedicated to her family, Barb was also a great neighbor and loved to visit. We shall all miss her.
Hazel Maxine Juell of 36 Willow Creek Drive also left us. She and her husband Ron were long-time residents of Willow Creek. They’d recently sold their home and moved to Maple Grove to be closer to family. Maxine will be remembered fondly by all who knew her. She had a great sense of humor and a dry wit. We extend our sympathy to Ron and the family.
Susan Sandquist of 135 Willow Creek Drive will be missed by all her friends and family. She passed away on May 9, 2021. Susan earned a law degree from North Carolina Central University. Her specialty in law was intellectual property. We extend to her husband Matthew our sincere condolences.
On another note, Walter Utecht of 960 Willow View Circle has moved into Assisted Living in Kimball, MN. We’ve been informed that his home has been sold as of May 25th. We wish him our very best.
Congratulations!
Happy 75th Wedding Anniversary to Kermit and Betty Eastman of 929 Willow View Circle! We celebrate your long life together!
Let us know of your special occasion if you wish to share the news with your friends and neighbors!
Update: Proposed Change in Board Structure
As part of the working committee’s ongoing update of our yellow binder [(1) Synopsis (2) Directory (3) 2008 Declaration and Summary (4) 2014 Revision By Laws (5) 2008 Revision Rules and Regulations], a recommendation for a change in Board Structure has been proposed. In order to be implemented, this change, of course, requires a vote of the entire membership. To that end, the committee will send out a written proposal in late August for you to read and to vote on. That way, we hope to have a completed vote by the time we hold our Annual Meeting on October 28th.
Notes from the Groundskeeper:
Boy! Summer came on strong and we’re only just beginning!
Ehlinger and crew will be mowing every Wednesday this year, weather allowing. They’ve finished the first application of fertilizer and weed killer. Remember to let the weed killer do its thing. The weeds don’t start to die until 24 to 48 hours after being sprayed.
For residents who contracted Ehlinger to spray your rock areas, remember that you’re paying separately for that service. If you still wish to sign up, it’s $42.50 plus taxes for each spraying which is quite a bargain. Call Ehlinger (320-250-9337) directly with questions you have or about enrolling for their service.
G & H has the sprinklers up and running for the season. If you have concerns or questions please call me (Luann Schaefer). Phase 1 and Phase 2 are watering as needed. If you notice your yard being watered 2 or 3 times a day, call me, please! Our water bill runs about $12,000 a month, so we need to keep an eye on that. Phase 3 waters on Monday, Thursday and Saturday nights.
A Reminder: Residents need to trim your tree branches to 5 to 6 feet above the ground so the men standing on mowers can get under and around your trees. I noticed when I walked the other day that there are quite a few people who need to trim their trees.
Have a fun summer!
