WILLOW CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
JUNE 2020 NEWSLETTER
Executive Board:
Joan A. Allen, President (612-412-3184) allenjoan959@gmail.com
Luann Schaefer, Vice-President (320-253-4550)/Groundskeeper
Judy Braegelmann, Treasurer (320-333-0692) jabraegelmann@gmail.com
Mary Schill, Secretary (320-309-2353)
Mary Schwinghammer, Secretary (320-251-1403)
Jean Lauerman, Phase 1 Representative (320-248-1036)
Virginia VanderWeyst, Phase 2 Representative (320-267-0160)
Diane Schmitz, Phase 3 Representative (320-253-8535)
2020 Board Meeting Schedule
March 10 ………….Phase 1 Rep’s Home
May 12……………..Secretary’s Home
July 14……………..Treasurer’s Home
Sept 8………………Phase 2 Rep’s Home
Oct 22………………Annual Meeting
December 8………..VP’s Home
Notes from the President:
Board Meetings: Above are the dates for WCHA Board Meetings for 2020. Because the Coronavirus Epidemic requires social distancing, we’re trying to keep our meeting times brief without requiring you to be present. We’ll continue to operate using these guidelines until it’s safe to meet in public again. Please contact your Phase Rep and have her represent your concern at the next meeting. Thank you.
Welcome! We have new neighbors!
Phase 1: Rolland and Rene Krueger are now at home at 936 Willow Grove Circle. Lisa Bowland has found the perfect spot at 922 Willow Grove Circle.
Phase 2: Richard Fruth moved to 904 Willow View Circle after retiring from road construction/heavy equipment. He used to spend time at the cabin fishing and boating. Now, he just tries to get some walking in each day. Carol Gruba has moved into 945 Willow View Circle. She works for UBS Financial Services, Inc. She likes to spend time with her family, her grandchildren. She likes traveling, knitting, hiking and decorating cakes.
Phase 3: Henry Barksdale, is now at home at 75 Willow Creek Drive. Karen Zabinski has found her way to 42 Willow Creek Drive and is making herself at home there.
Sad Good-Byes: We were all very sad to learn that Jerry Larson passed away on March 13, 2020. Jerry lived at 977 Willow View Circle with his wife Jan. He said he moved to Willow Creek during the fall of 1997 on the recommendation of neighbor Cathy Weldon. “We never regretted the move as one of the first owners in Phase 2.” Jerry’s friendly and helpful nature will be missed by all his friends and neighbors. We extend our sincere condolences to Jan and the family.
We also wish to acknowledge the passing of Peter L. Terrahe of 920 Willow View Circle who passed away on December 8, 2019. Our sincere condolences go out to his wife Nona and their family. Peter and Nona were married for 58 years and they were a happy couple who celebrated life with friends and family.
Watch for Announcements: We’ve created a “Blog” to help us communicate with you in a faster, more efficient way. In order to access the blog, you need an internet connection or data access through your smart phone. You must type in the URL in order to reach the blog at https://willowcreekhomeowners.blogspot.com.
The blog is limited to our WCHA community and can only be accessed by typing in the address above. You might bookmark it on your computer or phone so you don’t have to type in the address each time. If you do so, please remember to “refresh” your screen to make sure you’ve open the most recent news.
Mainly it will concentrate on lawn-care issues and WCHA Board issues. But other community announcements might be featured like Phase lunches or yard sales. We hope to forward important information to you in a timely fashion. We realize that many of you do not use the Internet and you’ll still be able to rely on your Phase Reps and our quarterly newsletters.
Notes from the Groundskeeper! Summer is on the way. The lawns are green, flowers are blooming and it’s great to be outside! I’m going to discuss a few things we all need to do to keep our neighborhoods looking great.
- Remember that it’s your responsibility to keep the weeds from growing in the rocks and mulch areas around your home. I know it’s a lot of work keeping up with the wily weeds, but it’s necessary. Remember that you can still call Valley Green (320-259-5959) and they’ll do it for you. Let them know that you live in Willow Creek (WCHA) and you’ll get the discounted rate of $52.50 + tax per application. The contract is for 2 applications and a 3rd if you wish to add another treatment. They’ll send you a contract. You pay for it and your weeds will be gone for the summer!
- As I was walking through the neighborhoods, I noticed many low hanging branches on trees. The company that does our mowing has stand behind mowers—so those low branches are a danger. Please trim the branches 6 feet off the ground so workers can mow without having to bend down to get under your tree’s branches. Also I noticed that the landscaping around numerous trees needed to be redone. As the trees grow and expand, the roots push the edging and the rocks out of the ground. I know it’s hard work which is why I hired a company to re-do the landscaping around my trees. It looks 100% better!
- About the sprinklers—this is an easy one for all of us. If you have a sprinkler head that isn’t working, let your Phase Rep know. If you notice a large section of grass that’s turning brown or if you’re awakened at night because water is hitting your house, let your Phase Rep know. We’ll make sure it gets fixed.
If you have any concerns or questions about your lawn or any landscaping issues, be sure to let your Phase Rep know. In the meantime, have a great summer and let’s keep our neighborhoods looking beautiful.
Notes from the Secretary: Along with the June Newsletter we’ve included the Willow Creek Official Registration Form. In order to bring our files up to date, we’re asking you to fill out this form and return it to us at WCHA, P.O. Box 414, Waite Park, MN 56387. Or, you may return the form to your Phase Rep. We’ve found some of you are missing from our records. It also gives you the opportunity to update some information that may have changed. We do appreciate your time.
