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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   
Final Yard Waste Pick-Up
Tuesday, December 10th
The last Priority Waste yard waste pickup of the year is Tuesday, Dec. 10. Be sure to have your leaves and gardens cleaned up and the bags at streetside no later than 7 a.m.  After Dec. 10, bags at streetside will not be collected.
LAIA Board of Directors Meeting Change
Tuesday, December 10th
The next LAIA Board meeting will be Tuesday, December 10, 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.  This is a change from the usual 2nd Wednesday of the month for the Directors meeting.

   Board Journal   
Board Bulletin
Posted on Oct 30th, 2024
Fall Yard Clean-up
Burning of leaves and yard debris is not permitted by Scio Township in our subdivision. Open burning in Webster Township requires a burn permit; but leaf burning has not been an accepted practice in Loch Alpine for a long time, for air quality reasons.
 
Please remove leaves and debris from ditches, and clear as much debris as possible from culverts adjacent to your lot. This will help proper drainage and reduce water and ice on our streets.
 
No dumping of yard waste material is allowed on any LA property, such as around the lakes and natural areas.
 
Yard waste may be placed in large, craft/paper bags or loose in your own, reusable container with a "yard waste" or "compost" sticker on the container. Please do not tape yard bags -- fold them closed or leave them open at the top. Priority Waste will also pick up properly bundled branches no thicker than 3 inches in diameter tied in bundles no greater than 4 feet in length and 18 inches in diameter.  The last day of yard waste pick-up in Loch Alpine will be December 10.
 
Don't like bagging leaves? Consider mulching or shredding leaves and raking it back into the grass, into garden and flower beds, and scattering it around the roots and stems of plants.
 
Chili Cook-off Results
Thank you to all the ghouls and goblins who joined us for the Chili Cook-off! Congratulations to Nat Kinsky and Brandon Piersol who tied for first place.  Special shout out to Sunny Beach who provided the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes: hand-carved spoons.
 
 
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

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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Do you follow Loch Alpine on social media? This is a great way to stay connected to your neighbors, receive board updates and important notifications, and post information.
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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.