Independence Day a Rousing Success
The Board wishes to thank the LAIA Social Committee and volunteers for creating a wonderful Independence Day celebration at the park.  The family festivities and games, food and bounce houses were enjoyed by many.  The evening fireworks display was a blast!  Special thanks to Cat Carty Buswell, Colby Buswell, Heather Kipp, Tim Kipp, Shooshan Danagoulian, Katie Roycroft, Paul Roycroft, Bob Sendra and Peter Logan.

 

Lakes Get Good Test Results
The first test results this summer to determine the presence of E.coli in Loch Alpine’s lakes are very good. Water samples from the upper lake (Bridgeway) showed a level of 8 /100 ml, and in the lower lake (Greenook) a level of 3 /100 ml. These results are far below the action level of 300 E.coli/100 ml for a single sample. The lakes will be tested again this summer.  Thank you Lakes Committee member Cindy Walton for conducting the tests.

 

Knock, Knock... Go Away
Loch Alpine has long had a policy of not permitting door-to-door soliciting in the neighborhood. It is stated on the sign at each of our entrance streets.  Yet, the sellers of goods and services and the promoters of causes still come to our doors.  It seems lately, more have been ringing and knocking – sometimes claiming to have been given permission by a member of the LAIA Board.  Don’t believe it. NO board officer or director or committee member will ever give permission for soliciting.  If you don’t want to be bothered, don’t open your door.  If you don’t want to hear their pitch, politely tell them that they are not permitted to solicit in Loch Alpine, and close the door.

Tick... Tick... Tick!
It’s tick season, and the bloodthirsty insects seem to be everywhere. In Michigan, June is the peak time for ticks. More than a nuisance, ticks can convey blood-borne pathogens that can cause illnesses such as Lyme Disease.  Ticks have been found at the Loch Alpine playground, and in areas of tall grass and meadow growth (like former golf courses).

 

There are tick repellents you can apply to your yard, but pest control companies appear to be discouraged or prohibited from spraying tick repellent on playgrounds. The best defenses are: frequent tick checks and removal when you or your children or pets have been outside; tick repellents that can be applied to your clothes – but read the labels about applying sprays to skin – and check with your veterinarian about safe tick repellents for your dog or cat.

 

More information about ticks can be found in this article from Michigan Medicine, on the Washtenaw County website and on the State of Michigan website.
 
Upcoming Lakes Treatment
The next application of algae and aquatic weed control on our lakes will take place the week of June 23. Minimum 24-hour no swimming in the lakes -- people and pets. Keep your pets from drinking lake water for 14 days following treatment. 

 

Please also refer to the notices posted around the lakes and on many mail-posts for important details. Treatment details can be found on our website.