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Community Resources
Did You Know?
 
You can find valuable resources on our website's Documents page.  
Are you interested in learning about our lakes or how to reserve the Park Pavilion? Want to check out the Resident Directory? Maybe review 17 years of board meeting minutes?
The documents page has a wealth of information for our community!
 

   Upcoming Events   
LAIA Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 9th
The next LAIA Board meeting will be Wednesday, October 9, at 6:30 pm online via Zoom conferencing. Residents who are interested in attending the meeting should request the Zoom access link from the Board, email: board@lochalpine.org.
Annual Chili Cook-off / Halloween Party
Saturday, October 26th, 4:00 pm at Loch Alpine Park
Join us in Loch Alpine Park Saturday, October 26th at 4:00pm for our annual chili cook-off / halloween party (costumes encouraged). To enter the chili cook-off click here. Rain date 10/27.

   Board Journal   
Board Bulletin
Posted on Oct 2nd, 2024
Slurry Seal Scheduled
Slurry sealing for the following roads will occur on October 4, 7 or 9, weather permitting:
   Northgate, Holly Way, Climbing Way, Canterbury Ct., Dawson East  
Dates noted above are tentative based on weather and contractor’s schedule.  Work may begin as early as 7:00 am and these roads may remain closed as late as 6:00 pm.  
  • Slurry top coat requires 3 hours minimal cure time. 
  • No traffic or parking will be permitted on these roads until the slurry has cured.
  • If you live on these roads and need to use your car during these hours we suggest that you park on one of the neighboring streets. We regret the inconvenience, but this is necessary part of annual road maintenance.  
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Brian McCall by email at mccallbrian@msn.com or by phone, 426-4546. 
 
Security Tips
Lately, there has been a rash of larcenies from automobiles in Dexter neighborhoods. This kind of "crime of opportunity" reminds all of us to be careful.
  • If you must park your car overnight in your driveway, do not leave the keys in the car.
  • Remove all valuables, e.g. purses and wallets, cell phones, electronic tablets, portable computers, watches and jewelry, sports equipment in the trunk.
  • Lock your car.
  • Leave an exterior garage or driveway light on at night.
Recently in Loch Alpine, there have been instances of persons knocking on home doors and then running away. Besides being annoying, this has also resulted in unnecessary police calls. In one incident, three adolescent boys were spotted on Sunderland Way and ran when called out.
 
Residents who have been bothered by this activity may find it useful to keep a front porch light on, or install a motion-actuated light. Doorbell cameras have become fairly affordable, if you want more security. And parents, please pass the word to your children who may be out and about at night to watch out for "knock, knock, run" behavior.
 
Priority Waste Contacts
There are two ways that residents can contact Priority Waste about service issues:
        Use this Priority Waste Feedback Form
        Email Sam Caramagno Jr., scaramagnojr@prioritywaste.com
Board Bulletin
Posted on Sep 21st, 2024
Canvassing and Yard Signs
It is a long-standing Association policy that door-to-door solicitation is not permitted in our neighborhood. This includes persons selling products or services, fundraising, canvassing for political candidates or proposals, promoting religious organizations or missions, and seeking signatures for petitions other than LAIA matters. In this election season, regardless of your political interest, if someone comes to your door on behalf of a candidate or political proposal, please inform them that door-to-door canvassing is not permitted in Loch Alpine and politely ask them to leave. If the person becomes argumentative, close your door.
 
And on another election matter, the LAIA Board asks for everyone’s cooperation in the display of yard signs for candidates. The Restriction Agreement is clear: “No sign of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on any lot except… advertising the property for sale or for rent, or signs used by the builder to advertise the property during the construction and sales period.” Over the years, the Board has allowed that political signs may be displayed up close to the house, not near the street, and must be removed immediately after an election. Any signs posted along LAIA road right-of-way may be removed and discarded.
 
LASA Test Results
The first set of lead and copper tests from 20 homes in Loch Alpine were sent in June to the State of Michigan for evaluation. The State sent its evaluation to Loch Alpine Sanitary Authority (LASA) at the end of August, reporting that all of the tested sites were within state standards and did not require any corrective actions. To read the state evaluation report, click here. A second series of residence tests will be conducted soon and submitted to the State.
 
Lakes Test Results Very Good
The second round of tests for E.coli in Loch Alpine Lakes showed a level of 6/100 ml in the upper lake and 0/100 ml in the lower lake. Very safe for swimming.  Anything above 300 E.coli/100 mL for a single sample is considered "unsafe" for swimming at the time the sample was collected. Thanks again to Lakes Committee member Cindy Walton for conducting the tests.

Community Connection
Looking to make Community Connections...
The Social Committee has compiled a list of Babysitters/Pet-sitters within Loch Alpine. The link can be found on the Directory page, in the password protected section of our website. If you would like to add someone to the list please contact social@lochalpine.org
 
The Bi-Annual Loch Alpine Lore is always looking for new content from our neighbors: 
Follow this link to our GoogleForm and find the applicable box.  This will help us create content for our e-newsletter as well as the website.
 
An Open Letter to Dog Owners
Most of you leash your dogs while walking them on Loch Alpine streets, parks and pathways. The entire Loch Alpine community thanks you for being law-abiding and courteous in this way.
 
To those who sometimes take your dog off leash, we have a short but earnest request: Please don’t. Even good dogs need to be leashed at all times.
  • Dog owners who always leash their dogs even when they wish they didn’t have to
  • Neighbors who are frightened by unleashed dogs -- even “friendly” ones
  • Dogs who tend to be frightened by other dogs (or act aggressively toward them) 
  • The animals, birds, and other wildlife with whom we share this special place.
Respectfully yours,
The Loch Alpine Board of Directors
 

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The Loch Alpine Award
LOCH ALPINE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION LOCH ALPINE AWARD
 
The Loch Alpine Award was established by the Loch Alpine Improvement Association to recognize a person or persons who have demonstrated Exemplary efforts, Commitment and Dedication to the Loch Alpine Community.
 
In recognition and appreciation of her exemplary efforts for the community, the Loch Alpine Board has selected Janet Torno for the 2024 Loch Alpine Award.  She has generously donated her time welcoming Loch Alpine newcomers for many years.  With a greeting card and a call, a home visit to present a LA Welcoming Mug and making sure they have received the Newcomers Welcome Package, Janet provides information that new residents should know about living in our neighborhood. She answers questions they may have and offers suggestions based on her many years  enjoying living here and also being very active in both Ann Arbor and University of Michigan life. Her spouse, Randy, was a recipient of the award in 2019.
 
Thank you, Janet!
 
The Loch Alpine Improvement Association is proud to have honored recipients of the Loch Alpine Award since 2001 (prior to 2013, the award was designated the Sendra Award).  The previous recipients can be found here.