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Dutchland Woods At Home April and May 2009

MOM MAKEOVER CONTEST! pg 4

Dutchland Woods At Home


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S P E C I A L Dutchland Woods Annual HOA Meeting News


P O I N T S O F
I N T E R E S T :

• Annual HOA -Meeting were the election of chairperson; Karen Ste-


Meeting News Dutchland Woods POA officers, which are as follows: phenson; and Shaun Brun-
Page 1 trustees held their first meet- President, Ned Burris; Vice ner. Karen Stephenson will
ing of the new calendar year President, Steve Koebbe; also manage the Dolphins
• DW Community
Treasurer, Dave Eck; and Sec- this year. Lots of activities
Garden News! Sunday, March 15, at 5:30 PM
Page 1 retary, Vicki Kemper and Jan are being considered and
at the White House. Items of your ideas would be wel-
interest are as follows: The Richards serving alternately as
• Garage Sale come, especially since they
playground has been improved co-secretaries. In addition,
News Page 2 will have a $0 budget. Par-
by excavating beneath the Ned will maintain the Website, ticipants will have to sup-
• Easter Egg Hunt Mike Jantauch will be in
Page 3 equipment areas and replac- port their own activities.
ing the excavation with new charge of the Pool. Jodi Strutz That’s a novel idea! A sum-
• Mom Makeover will be in charge of Social and mer kick-off picnic will be
mulch. The excavated dirt was
Contest Page 4 Recreation, and Brian Church announced soon.
spread behind the new White
• Mom’s Morning House shed, and will be will be in charge of White
Out Page 5 House Maintenance and The All are welcome to at-
seeded this spring. The Annual tend Board meetings which
Cleanup Day will be Saturday, Dolphins.
• American Recov- are held the third Sunday
ery Act Page 6 April 25th, and the Annual A new Social and Recrea- every month, 5:30 PM, at
• My Listings and Garage Sale will be the follow- tion Committee is already at the White House.
Sales Page 12 ing weekend, Friday and Satur- work planning activities for the
day, May 1 and 2. subdivision. Committee mem- Graeme George
GCGeorge@RoadRunner.com
The big decisions at the bers include Jodi Strutz, a new
first meeting after the Annual trustee; Sharon Pierce, chair-

D U T C H L A N D W O O D S C O M M U N I T Y
G A R D E N
Are you interested in learn- might be interested in partici- Spring is coming soon. The
ing how to grow and preserve pating in the Dutchland Woods garden plots will be located
your own food? Are you inter- Community Garden this year. behind the White House as
ested in contributing healthy they were last year.
Please call Dan Remley at
fresh vegetables to area food 755-3278 or e-mail him at Dan Remley
pantries? Would you like for
Remley.4@osu.edu to sign up
your children to learn to eat for a plot.
vegetables? If so, your family
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G a r a g e S a l e M a y 1 & 2

Garage Sale is just around the corner… start going


through your closets and grab your items for the big
sale! Scott Lyle,
Community Garage Sale Friday May 1 and Saturday Mortgage Loan
May 2. Originator
Sign up to be a part of this fun event! Contact Information
513-509-1736
For more information contact Sharon Pierce at 759-4160 Email
Scott.Lyle@53.com
Would you like balloons on your mailbox to gather attention to 30 Fountain Square
your sale? Would you like maps to show buyers where the sales
are? Be a part of this group of homeowners gathering to create
great events for social events. The new Trustee covering social
events is Jodi Strutz (254-0301)please contact her or Sharon
Pierce to join the group for one activity or more!

What a great
community! Be a
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Great ideas are
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Dutchland Woods At Home
Meet the Schmidts of 6729 Woodland Trace Court
Ken Schmidt has been a machinist at Loroco Industries in Blue Ash for 26 years.
Linnette Schmidt is the director of the Mom's Morning Out program at Hopewell First Church of God.
Lindsay Schmidt, 9, is a third-grader at Woodland Elementary School.
Kenny Schmidt, 6, is a first-grader at Wyandot Early childhood Center.
The family moved to Dutchland Woods in June of 2002, just nine days before my Kenny was born.
Some family projects include installing a back yard fence, a back yard stone patio, a hot tub and a pool. The front yard is now landscaped with
bricks. One challenging project was moving a shed via truck, chain and logs from another yard to their own.
”That was fun to watch,” Linnette said. She calls her husband a “true do it yourselfer” and said he enjoys the work.
But, when Tomahawk cheerleading season starts up and her children get involved in their many activities, she said the projects may be scaled
back.
“We are currently planning a kitchen remodel, which includes knocking down a wall, installing new ceramic tile throughout, and new
kitchen cabinetry and countertops,” Linnette said. “We will also be having a deck put in around the pool. My husband will still be able to stay
busy with the other projects, which include building a roof on the back of our house for shade over our patio, finishing a fire pit/landscaping pro-
ject in the back, building his outdoor kitchen, and finally, beginning the task of finishing our basement. Our advice for neighbors thinking of do-
ing similar projects would be to plan the project and decide on a completion date. Get a lot of estimates, ask your friends who they would recom-
mend, decide if any of the work can be done yourself, and have a lot of patience.”
“We really love living here because of our wonderful neighbors and friends. Everyone is always willing to lend a hand, whether it is
helping you out when you get stuck in the snow, sitting with your sick children while you run to get medicine, planning a neighborhood grill out
when the power goes out, or sending someone over to help whenever you call on them for any reason. The people around here are just like family
to us. We also appreciate that our location is so convenient to just about everything you need.”
When the weather gets warm, you will find this family at the swimming pool, in the company of friends or just hanging out on the patio.
“Of course there will also be the usual Kings Island trips, local park adventures and the annual trip up North to Grandpa's horse farm,”
she said. “I am mostly looking forward to just relaxing and sharing happy times with friends....times that will hopefully include delicious meals
being cooked in our new outdoor kitchen area.”

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you informed and up to date on what S u n d ay A p r i l 5 t h H
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provisions


From Ohio Realtor….

The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,” passed last month is a $780 billion package,
with roughly 35 percent devoted to tax cuts (mostly for 2009) and the rest to spending intended to occur in
2009 and 2010.
The mix of provisions of interest includes:

Homebuyer Tax Credit– Provides for a $8,000 tax credit that would be available to first-time homebuy-
ers for the purchase of a principal residence on or after Jan 1, 2009 and before Dec.1, 2009.
FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Loan Limits– The bill reinstates last year’s 2008 loan limits for
FHA, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae loans. These limits were equal to the greater of 125 percent of the 2009
local area median home price or $271,050 for FHA and $417,000 for Fannie and Freddie, with an overall
maximum cap of $729,750. These limits will expire Dec. 31, 2009.
Neighborhood Stabilization– Provides $2 billion in additional funding for the Neighborhood Stabiliza-
tion Program. The NSP was created by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2009 to provide grants
through the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) to states and localities to address the
problems that can be created when whole neighborhoods are decimated by foreclosures.
Commercial Real Estate– The bill focused on green building and energy efficiency as well as business
tax incentives. The stimulus provides significant funds for state energy programs, which could be used to sup-
port commercial property owners’ investment in energy efficiency upgrades.
Rural Housing Service– The bill provides an additional $500 million to existing USDA Rural Housing
programs. The RHS provides both a guaranteed loan program and a direct housing loan program for those
meeting the program’s eligibility criteria.
Low Income Housing Grants– Allow states to trade in a portion of their 2009 low-income housing tax
credits for Treasury grants to finance the construction or acquisition and rehabilitation of low-income hous-
ing, including those with or without tax credit allocations.
Tax-Exempt Housing Bonds-Tax exempt interest earned on specified state and local bonds issued during
2009 and 2010 will not be subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT).
Energy Efficient Housing Tax Credits & Grants– To promote green jobs and energy independence,
ARRA invests significantly in efforts to make homes and buildings more energy efficient. The bill provides
state and local governments with $6 billion in energy efficiency and conservation grants for energy audits,
retrofits and financial incentives.

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Brenda Swigert, Your Neighborhood Realtor 513-378-1461 brendaswigert@gmail.com
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Interested in joining a coupon exchange where we swap coupons that we don’t want? The
process is simple. All you have to do is keep the coupons you don’t want and we can
meet for a “power 15 minutes” to exchange them over a cup of
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Things Are Looking Up!
SAVOR EVERYdAy!
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A. Restrooms
B. Small Playground
C. Large All-Access Playground
D. Small Picnic Shelter
E. Large Picnic Shelter
F. Amphitheater
G. Sprayground
H. Basketball Courts
I. Open Lawn Space
J. Parking
K. Detention Pond
L. Non-Paved Trail—- - -
M. Paved Trail—- - -
N. Buffer Planting/ Reforestation
O. Wetland
P. Skate Park
= = = = Utility Easemnets
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Wilhelmina Park Update


A meeting February 18th at the Liberty Township Administration Offices revealed the latest plan for
Wilhelmina Park, located on the north side of Wilhelmina Drive at Netherland Drive. A meeting held at
the White House December 4th was attended by enough residents of Dutchland Woods to make it plain
what our wishes are. Those ideas and suggestions have been incorporated into the latest plan. Brand-
stetter Carroll, Inc., Architects, Engineers and Planners have been employed to develop the plans and
supervise the construction. Of particular interest is the fact that of the twenty parks being considered by
Liberty Township for acquisition, development, and or improvement, Wilhelmina Park has been rated
number ONE. The number of people in Dutchland Woods who have shown a real interest in this park is
largely the reason for this status. Although the $2,000,000 price for the land is not expected to be fully
paid off until 2016, there is nothing to stop the development of the park except development money.
People can take advantage of the park now, but motor vehicles are not allowed. Rick Plummer, Liberty
Township Maintenance Superintendant, has mowed the strip along Wilhelmina and will mow a path
around the perimeter. Take a walk or bike ride around the park and envision all the improvements an-
ticipated.
Graeme George
GCGeorge@RoadRunner.com
Please see the print of Wilhelmina Park and the legend. To view it in color please
visit www.Dutchlandwoodsathome.com click on the tab and you’ll be provided a link

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New Roof'09.Lower level is plumbed for
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D u t c h l a n d W o o d s A t H o m e P a g e 1 0

Reach Out Lakota is a non-profit, ecumenical, community-


sponsored organization that gives eligible families in West Chester
and Liberty Township food and clothing, as well as paper, cleaning,
baby, personal care and household items. No one can predict a lay-
off, a fire, or unfortunate event. The economic downturn and cost of
fuel has caused a financial crisis on some families who have never
before had to ask for aid. We help our neighbors who have fallen on
hard times. We also provide referrals to other agencies when addi-
tional assistance is required. Over 1,000 pieces of clothing and
18,000 pounds of food are given away monthly.

Hours for Services: Mon 5-7 pm, Wed. 10-noon, Fri


10-11:30 am

West Chester and Liberty Township have a reputation for being a wealthy
community. But, in fact, the population is quite diverse. People of all in-
come levels reside here and sometimes our community members fall on
hard times.

In 1991, a group of area residents recognized the need for an organization


that would provide temporary help for those in need. And, in the commu-
nity spirit of the Lakota area, they took it upon themselves to provide that
help.

That was the beginning of Reach Out Lakota. Now, in its 15th year,
Reach Out Lakota, the only food pantry in the area, has collected and
distributed hundreds of thousands of pounds of food and thousands of
articles of clothing to those in their own community who are in need. The
donations that are raised in the area stay in the area.

Do you need help or know some- We would love for you to see us in action.Tours are welcome and avail-
able.Please call us to schedule a tour of our facility:(513) 779-7515.
one who does? This is a resource
in our own community. If you
Reach Out Lakota
need help, please call or visit 6561 Station Rd.
Reach Out. If you don’t please Mailing Address
consider giving or donating so PO Box 362
West Chester, OH 45071
that others might make it through 513 779-7515
this difficult time! email: lward@reachoutlakota.org
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Coming Events in Dutchland Woods


DOLPHINS SIGN UP PARTY!! APRIL 26, 2-4
for more information please contact Karen Stephenson at
777-2004

Dutchland Woods Annual Picnic June 14th


2:00-8:00pm will include pet show and fishing
tournament.

This has been a lot of fun in years


past. Bring your family and a picnic if you like along with your lawn chairs.
Stay tuned for more information! Questions? Call Jodi Strunk 254-0301
Brenda Swigert
Your Neighborhood Realtor®
Office: 759-4000
Res: 755-9597
Cell: 378-1461
Website: www.brendaswigert.com 7360 Liberty One Drive
Liberty Twp, OH 45044

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