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The Copperfield Semi-AnnualThe Newsletter of The Copperfield Subdivision |
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The Copperfield Semi-AnnualThe Newsletter of The Copperfield Subdivision |
We have arranged for Key Sanitation, Inc. to pick up yard waste (grass clippings and shrub trimmings) on Thursdays from April thru October. Put your bagged yard waste out at the street along with the normal trash for collection.
We finally had our Annual meeting on March 20. This meeting was re-scheduled three (3) times due to poor attendance. The Board would like to remind all homeowners that we are required to have this meeting annually and that we can not conduct business with out a quorum. Each time we schedule, advertise and mail out information for these meetings it costs the HOA approximately $200! We do not have the budget to continue in this fashion. It is very important that someone from each household make an attempt to show up or submit a proxy vote form to Walter Hoffman. This is your money that we're wasting!
Several residents voiced complaints regarding people walking their dogs. It seems that most owners clean up after their pets but we still have several who do not. If you notice anyone who does not clean up after their dog please take a moment and say something to them, even if it's not your yard. Another subject of discussion was owners who do not have their dogs on leashes. If you own a dog please do not assume that your neighbors want it running thru their yard. Many people in Copperfield have dogs that stay in their yards and they do not want your dog coming into their yard. This drives their dog crazy. There are even reports of owners who permit the dog to pee in yards where they know another dog lives. Again, if you notice this behavior please mention it to the dog owner. Please note that these are not HOA rules but Frederick County Ordinances.
Several residents have concerns with the roadway shoulders at intersections. Due to the severe weather this past winter, many drivers have ventured off of the edge of the roadway causing tire ruts. Corner lot owners are trying to reestablish grass in these areas and are asking all drivers to make an effort to stay on the paved surface.
Ed Day has contacted the Frederick County Highway Department to come out and look at Copperfield Drive. Apparently his call did the trick! I notice several areas that are painted for repair. We should all thank Ed when we have the opportunity.
Mark Crissman
I would like to thank Sean & Ryan Anderson for their help with the newsletter. Sean and Ryan have been the volunteers who diligently deliver this newsletter to all 125 houses in Copperfield. Thanks Guys!
Mark Crissman
Walter Hoffman has changed his address:
Walter Hoffman Reality, Inc.
PO Box 1127
Middletown, MD 21769-1127
301-473-7090
301-473-7091 (fax)
A BOD Meetings is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2003. *
All meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in the Valley Elementary School Media Center Room.
* Annual Meeting
The annual spring yard sale has been scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2003 (rain date Saturday, June 7th) from 8:00 AM till 2:00 PM. We have also arranged for Good Will to drive thru the neighborhood after 2:30 PM to pick up any items you may want to donate. They will only take items that can be resold (no broken items or torn furniture, etc.) Please box up (or bag) your donations and place them beside your mail box after the sale. Anyone needing a receipt must be present when they arrive.
Jefferson Summer Theme and Adventure Camp is an in-home summer day care program offered to elementary aged children. The program will last the duration of summer vacation, and turn into before and after school care in the fall. The weekly schedule will include a theme based field trip every Wednesday, and every Friday a trip to either Baker Park or Perciville swimming pool. Trips planned for the weekly adventure include "I Made this Myself" pottery studio; Antitiem battlefield, the Way Off Broadway theater; the Catoctin Zoo; the Nature train ride out of Walkersville, and Cunningham Falls. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, in addition to arts, crafts, music and outdoor activities, a 1 and 1/2 hour soccer practice and half field scrimmage will be held. Licensing by the State will be complete in May. Registrations and reservations are being accepted. Call 301-473-9579 for details. Hours Mon-Fri 6:30-6:00. Meals and snacks provided. Closed the week of August 10-15th. Ask for Ellen (ECE, MA, CPR/First Aid certified, but still fun loving!).
Please note the following holiday trash pick up dates:
We would like to welcome Terry Lewis and her family: Kiki, Dale, Alec, Jayson & Taylor. They have recently moved into #3503 Brockton Court from Damascus.
For those residents who are relocating out of Copperfield, we wish you and your family well.
Janet Anderson - 301-473-4065
Mark Crissman - 301-473-5549 (mcrissman@jharms.com)
If you would like to contribute an article, have an announcement to make, or notice to this newsletter; please contact one of the editors.