SOUTH COVE COMMUNICATOR
April 2000 www.southcove.net
South Cove Easter Parade
and Egg Hunt 2000!
Last Year's Winners
Date: Saturday
April 22 - rain or shine
Time: 10:00 AM (190th and 44 Way)
Line up at 10:00 AM at the corner of 190th and 44th Way. Parade will begin at 10:10. Easter Egg hunt follows at the park.
Once again there will be separate areas for different age groups. Be sure to watch for volunteers with signs identifying age group areas.
LOOK FOR THE SPECIAL EGGS WITH A GOLD COIN FOR SPECIAL PRIZES
Easter Egg Hunt
Under 4—Field North of Tennis Courts
4-6 – Hedges around Tennis Courts
7-8 – Playground
9-12 – On the Beach
COME AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Thanks!
This year's event is being coordinated by Laura Black and other members of the Easter committee. Call Laura at 649-5061 for more information or to find out how you can help.
Ongoing Neighborhood Improvements
The Homeowners Association is still moving forward on neighborhood improvements as budget and volunteer oversight allows. Last year we, among other things, replaced neighborhood mailboxes, renovated mailbox stands, replaced entrance and park signs, and repaved badly damaged areas of the park paths.
This year, we have installed new entrance island landscaping at S.E. 44th Way and new signs at the tennis courts and beach. As weather improves, the sign posts will be cleaned, repaired, and stained to match the gray of the new signs.
We received some comments that the color of the entrance signs is a very bright blue. After talking to a lot of neighbors—the consensus seems to be that the color isn't ideal, but that we should not pick new colors and repaint the signs at this time. We may reconsider this decision in the future.
The biggest budget item for this year is to overlay all park paths with new asphalt. This project is necessary because the edges of the path are eroding into the surrounding muck in many areas. We are also going to look into replacing or updating some play equipment at the playground to meet current safety standards.
Next Board Meeting
The HOA board meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Homeowners who would like to bring up issues are encouraged to attend. This month's meeting:
April 19th, 7pm
Home of Brian Englund
4500 192 Ave SE
Roofs and Architectural Approval
Please remember that any exterior additions or alterations to your property need to be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee for approval. This includes:
- Roofs (see our Roofing Policy)
- Fences, decks & porches
- Sheds
- Jungle gyms and trampolines
- Satellite dishes
- Non-neutral colors on houses or doors
- Any exterior alteration and/or addition to a home.
Forms and policies are posted on our web site at www.southcove.net/architecture.htm. When in doubt, or if you need a paper form, please call a board member on the architecture committee. (see back of newsletter)
Bulletin Board
Bulletin Board items are continuously posted on our web site at www.southcove.net/bboard.htm and e‑mailed to subscribers of the South Cove Announcements list twice monthly.
Babysitting Co-Op Welcomes New Members
There is still plenty of room available in the South Cove Babysitting Co-Op. Members receive babysitting time in return for time pent sitting for other members. We have monthly meetings (including dessert!) and it's a great way to get to know other parents and kids in your neighborhood. For more details, please call Susi Tom at 747-5719.
South Cove Swim Lessons
Marci Meyering is once again offering swimming lessons at her South Cove home. Lessons begin June 19th in her backyard swimming pool. New people are always welcome. Those returning from last year will receive registration forms in the mail by the first of June. Please call for more information 747-3318.
Basketball and Tennis Nights
The Meerwood Homeowners Association will be scheduling a Tuesday night (6-8pm) men's basketball league (3 on 3 half court) at the Meerwood park this summer. They are also hoping to establish a women's doubles tennis night at their park on Thursday nights 6-8pm. If you are interested, please call Cathy Callans at 641-3099.
Amy Meyer: House/Pet Sitting
Hi, I am a 13 year old, experienced house and pet sitter. If you are going on vacation and need someone to take care of your pet, please call me at 644-2559. I will do everything from cleaning cages to picking up mail and newspapers if you request it. My prices are fair and I am available most of the time. Please call for references! Thanks—Amy Meyer
Reading Glasses Found
Reading or prescription glasses found. Narrow oval lenses with metal frames. Small lenses. Call Pat Bowman at 746-7608
Flower Arrangements
Need to spruce up your home? Call on me, Annie Dabon. I have just started a new home-based business of Flower Arrangements. I have a few pre-made flower arrangements ready to sell and I do make my own depending on your home motifs. If you are interested call me at 747-6943 or e‑mail 24kwoman@presidency.com to ask any questions.
Student Exchange Opportunity
The Bellevue Sister Cities Association sponsors summer exchanges for a couple of students to each of its four Sister Cities. This is a family centered exchange—the students from our sister cities come and spend 4-5 weeks with the families of the students selected for the exchange, then return along with their American counterparts who spend 4-5 weeks in their country.
This is a unique opportunity to meet someone from a different culture and to actually live in a family in a different country. We have not yet selected the students to go to either Liepaja in Latvia (one of the Baltic countries) or to Kladno in the Czech Republic. For information and applications please contact Inta Gotelli at intabg@isomedia.com, or call 957-1363.
Babysitter Listings
Several South Cove babysitters are listed on the web site at
www.southcove.net/babysitting.htm
Watch Your Speed: Neighbors
living on our main roads (especially 192nd Ave.) regularly mention that drivers
frequently exceed the speed limit, and pose a danger to children in the area.
Please drive carefully and respect marked crosswalks!
Things You Can Do To Be More Earth-Friendly
We can all do small everyday things to help our environment. This list has been compiled and submitted by Amanda Strombom.
Garbage—Reduce landfill use by minimizing garbage
1. Recycle every scrap of paper, not just cardboard, by setting up recycling containers wherever you generate paper: the study, the kitchen…
2. Reduce junk mail—cancel catalogs, get off mailing lists.
3. Reuse or bring your own shopping bags. I just put my bags straight back in the car once I’ve emptied them, so they’re always with me.
4. Don’t take the store bag for small items that will fit in your purse, a bag you are already carrying, or for single items you can easily carry.
5. Take in your own containers or coffee cups for take-out.
6. Use cloth napkins instead of paper.
7. Sell or give away all items you no longer need—someone else could be getting good use from them.
8. Use reusable plates, and tableware for parties.
Water—Save water for the salmon, and reduce your utility bills
1. Turn off the faucet as much as possible—while brushing teeth, washing hair, dishes etc.
2. Get any leaks fixed Reduce the amount of water per flush by putting a half-gallon plastic jug half full of sand in each toilet.
3. Reduce the time spent in the shower to a minimum.
4. Water the lawn early or late in the day—remember it only needs 1 inch of water per week.
5. Try not to use any chemicals in your yard—they filter into the lake.
Energy—Save money and resources for the future
1. Turn lights, radio, TV etc off when no-one is in the room.
2. Buy energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs—they last 10 times as long and use less power.
3. Reduce the water temperature to a minimum.
4. Rinse out small stains, only wash clothes, towels etc when dirty.
5. Clean out the dryer’s lint filter every time you use it—this is a fire risk too if not done regularly!
6. Use a clothes rack/line to dry some of your clothes.
7. Have your furnace and water heater serviced regularly.
8. Set the thermostat to turn off heating if you’re often out during the day—its easy to turn it on again.
Transportation—Reduce pollution and save fuel
1. Carpool whenever possible.
2. Use your most fuel-efficient car whenever you have a choice.
3. Have your car serviced on a regular basis.
4. Don’t carry unnecessary weight in the car.
5. Turn your engine off whenever you have to wait for more than a minute.
6. Maintain steady speeds, slow down and speed up gradually.
Shopping—Everything you buy uses up resources—minimize your usage
1. Buy recycled paper products.
2. Buy quality items that will last longer.
3. Buy locally grown produce—it should be fresher and less fuel is used to get it to you.
4. Use earth-friendly cleaning products instead of toxic ones.
5. Borrow or lend instead of buying your own.
6. Look for opportunities to eat less meat—it’s better for your health and the Earth’s.
7. Buy organic whenever possible—cut out the unnecessary and unhealthy use of chemicals.
