Dutchland Woods At Home June and July 2009

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Dutchland Woods At Home

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S P E C I A L
P O I N T S O F
Pool Season at Dutchland Woods
I N T E R E S T :

• Pool Season Page 1
• Social and Rec
Parents Night Out
Page 2
• Cats and Dogs
running loose Page 2
• Letter To The Editor
Page 3
• Fire In The Woods
Page 4
• Movie Projector
Night At The Pool
Page 5
• Clean-Up Day Page 6
• Child Safety Seat
Page 7
• Easter Egg Hunt
Pictures Pages 8 and
9
• Meet Your Neighbor
Page 10
• My Listings and
Sales Page 12
The pool is open and ready for
your family’s enjoyment. I had
a friend and neighbor call re-
cently asking if those who live
on Dutchland Blvd, near Neth-
erland Ct are a part of the HOA
and could they use DW pools?
The short answer is no and
yes… with a but.. That area of
Dutchland Woods is not part of
the official homeowners asso-
ciation. That part of Dutchland
Blvd, that is not part of the
HOA continues down to the
message sign, approx. .
Also not included in the home-
owner’s association are
streets such as Rotterdam Ct
and Tory.
Now the other part of the
question is yes, however they history of management
would need to pay for an out- experience which will no
side membership which is
doubt come in handy at the
$295.00 a year. They can also pool! Thanks Mike!
come as one of our home-
owner’s guest for the cost of
While you are at the pool
$3.00 per person.
this year remember that it’s
Speaking of the pool and a great place to meet
guests, keep in mind that if friends and to have a fun
you bring guests to the pool, time. Please consider
when you leave they will need
thanking those who are
helping with the pool area
to leave as well. Pool rules
to keep it up to these fine
apply of course to everyone for standards.
everyone’s enjoyment.
If you have questions about
this years pool schedule or
need any help regarding the
pool please call trustee Mike
Janatauch. I believe this will
be his first year managing the
pool, however, as owner of
Subways around town he has

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Dutchland Woods To volunteer for the picnic
Annual Picnic or for more information
June 14th please contact trustee Jodi
2:00-8:00pm will include pet Strunk at 254-0301.
show and fishing
tournament. Bring your lawn chairs, your
Games for the family! picnic for your family and
A Neighborhood Tradition!
come for the fun.
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Social and Rec News….

We are currently in need of volunteer babysitters for Parent’s
Night Out, in addition to fundraisers/donations. (Our goal is to
generate a means to be able to self finance all our events without
additional cover charges. Also we are looking ahead to Christ- Scott Lyle,
mas, and hopefully being able to fatten Children's Gift Bag of Mortgage Loan Originator

Goodies). Contact Information

If you have any ideas, our ears are open. 513-509-1736
Email
Scott.Lyle@53.com
Thanks! 30 Fountain Square
Jodi Strutz 254-0301
“This is a fabulous time to refinance
From a Concerned Resident…. your home. We have loans to help you
“After being chased by an unleashed, unfenced dog today while delivering the fly- reduce your monthly payments! Call
ers, I have found out that Ohio has a Dog Chain Policy. All dogs have to either be me today… I have worked with Brenda
fenced in or chained up. They are not to be able to "freely" leave their property. I Swigert for years”!
do not have the official verbiage on this--that's just what Butler County 911 had
told me”.

On Netherland Drive we have several cats that run freely and also a couple of dogs
that do as well. It is disturbing that the homeowners don’t care enough for the ani-
mals to keep them indoors, fenced or leashed to keep them safe. The cats constantly
are in everyone else’s yards and climb over our cars leaving their prints which no-
body appreciates. The dogs are lucky they haven’t been hit with them wandering in
front of cars and often the small children then follow them. Please be considerate of
your neighbors who may not want pets or may have allergies, and if you want a pet
keep them leashed or in your yard! Be a good neighbor and pet owner!
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To Newsletter/Highlights Editors:

It’s nice to know what is going on in Dutchland Woods, and I see we have a couple of newsletters, whatever they
are called. I guess we have over 300 residents and the subdivision is over 30 years old, built before there was much
around here. I read the official Highlights in the bill for the assessments, and it didn’t seem to have as much news as
the other paper, but it didn’t have any ads either. Someone said all the stuff that is printed in that one has to be ap-
proved by the trustees, and that takes time.
What I would like to know, from whichever newspaper, is what is going on around here, what is supposed to go
on around here, what is interesting around here, and anything else that’s news. Other places have newsletters with all
kinds of information. Where I used to live had stuff like that.
We have a lake that we can’t swim in, ice skate on, take a boat on, or keep the fish we catch, unless they are the
wrong kind. I think it could be fixed up a little, but that costs money. Lots of lakes have fancy fountains with lights,
and rocks around the edge.
I guess the trustees have the most information about what is going on. So trustees, where is your information?
Do we have to come to meetings to learn that, or can someone put some stuff in the paper? Now I don’t want to be put
on any committee, or get on the trustees. I just would like to know more about everything in Dutchland Woods.
Where do I get that? Who are the trustees and what do they do? How many are there? If they get paid, what are we
paying them for?
I’m going to ask the editor of the bigger newsletter to put this in, if she will, because she said her paper comes
out to mailboxes and I don’t have to get on the internet. And I don’t want to get active because I’ve got lots to do to
make ends meet, and I don’t want to get anyone mad. So just sign me anonymous. Thank you.

This community newsletter is to keep
you informed and up to date on what
is going on in the neighborhood and
to provide you with up to date
information on local and national real
estate news! Please consider thanking
the contributors and sponsors and
calling them when you are in need of
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G r i l l e d P e a c h C o b b l e r
F r o m Pa u l a D e e n ’ s
B e s t D e s s e r t s
This is a new favorite of my family’s so I hope you enjoy it too!
Makes about 10-12 servings
8 peaches, peeled, pitted, and halved
1 (11.5ounce) can peach nectar
1/4 cup peach schnapps
1/2 cup butter

We could use help delivering the 2 cups baking mix

newsletter! If you would like to deliver 2 cups sugar

to your street please call me! Several 1 1/2 cups half-and-half

neighbors have delivered the Ice Cream

newsletter for years. Please consider In a large zip-top re-sealable plastic bag, combine peaches, peach nectar, and peach schnapps.
Seal bag, and marinate for 1 hour. Remove peaches from marinade, reserving marinade. Grill
helping! peaches over medium-high heat (350-400 degrees) for 5 minutes per side. Slice peaches length-
If you have an article idea or would wise; set aside.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place butter in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Place backing dish in oven
until butter is melted.
In a medium bowl, combine baking mix, sugar, and half-and-half. Pour batter into baking dish over
butter. Arrange peaches on top of batter. Do not stir peaches. Pour reserved marinade over top of
peaches. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm with ice cream.
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The Red Cross was here help- Fire In The Woods

ing these families! Please Do- 6926 Netherland Drive
nate to The Red Cross!

Everyone got out

ok and we are
most thankful for
the quick response
from Liberty Twp
and West Chester
Fire Departments!
Thanks!

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At T h e p o o l

Social and Rec is working on a fun time at the pool with a projector movie!
Sound like fun? Sure does to me! Stay tuned for more information through flyers at your
homes and also online. Check out www.Dutchlandwoods.org to see if that is updated as
they expect it to be within a week of this publication. Once updated the web site will be
available for up to date information about what is going on in social and rec around
Dutchland Woods.

MORE ACTIVITIES…..
At the concession site YOU can borrow softball bases, volleyballs and basketballs to use
while you are at the pool and our park! If you have any to donate in good condition please
let us know!
Parents Night Out June 19th! Volunteers will Babysit Children from 6:00-10:00 pm
Parents Must Register Prior To This Event!
To register, volunteer or to inquire about pricing call: Sharon Mohan–Pierce 759-4160

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Clean-Up Day at The White House in

Dutchland Woods!
Brian Church Headed Up This Event

Kim Rogers on ground left, Donna Burris on steps, (?) behind the equipment, Ken Osborne and his helper not sure of name.
Jodi Strutz on ladder, Dan Remley in front, and Dan’s daughter in center.

Bob Rogers (I think), Mike Curran (I think), Sharon Plots for the Garden Group under Dan Remley
Pierce, Brian Church, and Ned Burris.

Private con- This was a great turn out for the clean-up
tractor on
rented equip- day. There are always odd jobs that need
ment, (?), and done around the neighborhood. If you are
Brian Church available to help keep the common areas up
please call Ned Burris at 759-6335
Thank you all who came out to help on clean
up day!
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Interior Remodeling ∗Kitchens & Bathrooms ∗Additions

Child Safety Seat Reminder…

Thank you Jodi Strunk for this reminder!

• Every child* under 8 years old must ride in a booster seat

or other appropriate child safety seat unless the child is
4’9” or taller.**
Follow the seat manufacturer’s instructions for weight limits and
proper use.
• Every child* from 8 to 15 years old who is not secured in a
car seat must be secured in the vehicle’s seat belt.
* Unless there is a life threatening situation, the parent has an affidavit signed by a licensed
physician exempting the child from the law due to a physical impairment, or the vehicle is a
taxicab, a public safety vehicle, is regulated under Ohio Revised Code 5104.011 or was
manufactured without seat belts.
**“Child safety seat” includes infant seats, convertible seats, forward facing seats, booster seats
or other federally approved safety devices.
+ A six month warning period starts on 10/7/09. Full enforcement starts 4/7/10.
PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN AS THEY RIDE!
The back seat is the safest. Children under 13 years old should
ride in the back seat.
Ohio’s Child Passenger Safety Law is defined in Ohio Revised Code 4511.81.
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Easter Egg Hunt

2009
Dutchland Woods
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Easter Egg Hunt 2009 Continued…

If you would like to view these in color they are available on my web-
site, You may print these in color for your own keep sake! If you would
like an individual picture sent to you just call me! Brenda 378-1461
www.Dutchlandwoodsathome.com

Thank you to our social and rec committee Jodi Strunk Trustee, Sharon Mohan, Shawn
Brunner and Karen Stephenson for all of your hard work! This was so much fun!
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Meet Your Neighbors…..

Sharon Mohan-Pierce on Windmill Drive…

My name is Sharon Mohan-Pierce. My husband is Randy Pierce.

And his daughter, Emily, lives with us.

I retired in 2004 from the State of Ohio and have never looked back.
My husband is a woodworker by trade and works out of our home.
Emily is busy preparing for her wedding to Peter next month.

Randy and I were engaged on New Years Day 2008, both having been widowed. He lived in Cincinnati and I lived in Dayton. We
decided since I was no longer working and he worked out of his home, that we would split the difference and move halfway be-
tween the two cities. We had looked for 6 months and I was ready to just give up when he suggested we drive by “one more house”.
It turned out to be 6622 Windmill Dr. in Dutchland Woods. I loved it the first time I walked through the door. We had our closing
on Oct. 3rd, 2008, moved in on Oct. 11th and were married on Sweetest Day, Oct. 18. I never felt like I was “just visiting”, this felt
like home the first day we moved in.

I became involved with Dutchland Woods when I went to the DWPOA Annual Meeting on March 1, 2009. I was surprised to find
that there was nothing available for Social and Recreational activities except for a few special events. When the President asked if
anyone had anything for Social and Rec, I raised my hand and offered to help, but told him I would not do it all myself. Three oth-
ers, Karen Stephenson, Jodi Strutz and Shaun Brunner raised their hands and volunteered. Together, we created the new Social and
Rec Committee and have become friends as well. And I am blessed to have a husband who encouraged me to get involved with
Dutchland Woods, supports my efforts and always asks if there is anything he can do to help.

Social and Rec’s first priority has been planning family activities. We all believe that quality family time is important. Also, with
the economy being the way it is, we want families to be able to do things together that doesn’t cost a lot of money. And we want to
plan events that appeal to all the residents. We have asked that they let us know what kind of activities they’re interested in. The
first event we scheduled was an Easter Egg Hunt. We were delightfully surprised at the huge response. We offered a Parent’s Date
Night on Friday, May 8th where we watched the kids so husbands and fathers could spend private time with the special women in
their lives for Mother’s Day. And we plan on having another one on Friday, June 19th for Father’s Day. We want to plan Tot Play
Dates for mothers who are home with their children during the day and teen events as well. We try to plan anywhere from 3 to 5
activities per month and are gradually getting more people to attend. Since there has not been any regular Social and Rec activities
in the past three years or so, we’ve been trying to get residents involved again. At least once a month we have a Family Game Night
and also want to have a monthly dance. And we’re hoping to have adult events like a pool party. We pass out flyers at least twice a
month as reminders and have had an opportunity to speak with some of the residents. Please feel free to contact me with ideas for
events at s.mohan@fuse.net.

I enjoy living here because it’s a subdivision without the “subdivision feel”. You can’t find homes with big yards anymore, which is
what we were looking for when we found our home. And we wanted a ranch with a basement. This house ‘fit the bill’. I was
shocked to find out on Halloween that there are no streetlights. It’s so cool to look up at night and see all the stars that you miss
when you live in the city. I love that we don’t have to worry about traffic because so many of the streets end with cul-de-sacs. And
shopping, dining and services are all within 10 minutes. Everything is convenient.

Our house was in move in condition, except for the pink master bedroom, which my husband refused to sleep in until it was painted.
We were so happy to find a home that did not need repairs or updates. I feel truly blessed to have found our home here in Dutchland
Woods.

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Kim Rogers at: kimbr@fuse.net Neighbors
too!
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