|  | | A special thank you to Robbyn for all her trick or treater pics, recipe and how she can help with your holiday baking. Ron & Ellen shared their anniversary date and Pat provided information about drapes. A crossword puzzle was added to test your knowledge about the community we live in. Send us a clue about yourself so you can be included in our next crossword puzzle. If you don't send a clue we will not include you. We all love to learn more about each other.
We are also having a "Name this Newsletter" contest. Send us your ideas and the winner gets their name in a future issue. | | | | | | Happy Holidays Boulder Creek Friends! We wanted to extend a huge THANK YOU for letting our kiddos trick-or-treat in our wonderful neighborhood! They definitely enjoyed themselves and we appreciate everyone sharing in their enthusiasm for the holiday and providing them with tasty sweet treats! We also appreciate all of you accommodating our request to come around early in the evening. Every Halloween, we head over to a friend’s house for dinner and trick-or-treating in their neighborhood after we’ve been around here, and going out a little early makes it possible for us to get everything accomplished before bedtime ;)
| | | | | | Randall Apple Bean Bake
Ingredients
● 1 48-ounce jar Randall Great Northern Beans, drained
● 4 tablespoons butter
● 2 large Granny Smith or any type of cooking apples, cubed (3 cups)
● 1/2 cup brown sugar
● 1/4 cup white sugar
● 1/2 cup catsup
● 1 teaspoon cinnamon
● 1 tablespoon molasses
● 1 teaspoon salt
| | | | | | Holiday Treats!!
If anyone is looking for some unique and delicious treats for the upcoming holidays, my friend Rebecca and I have turned our baking hobby into a business: R2 Baked Goods!
We have some scrumptious desserts just in time for Thanksgiving, and will be updating again for the December holidays. Take a look at our available offerings and place an order so you can check one more thing off of your to do list!!
Our website address is: https://robbynshah.wixsite.com/r2bakedgoods Enjoy!! Robbyn Shah | | | | | | Our neighbors Marilynn Boone and Sharon Brady have something in common: they are quilters. If anyone would like to learn the craft of quilting they are willing to teach you or have you assist them with making simple quilts for local charities. It is a great way to spend cold winter afternoons and enjoying coffee, tea or your other favorite beverage. Or bring your favorite craft to work on. Let Sharon/Marilynn know and they will schedule a gathering/lesson or two.
| | | | | | Silhouette blinds are available for great room, dining room & bonus room. These new blinds were measured for the above rooms & installed in our condo in June 2019. Shortly thereafter we decided to exchange them for room darkening Doulite blinds. They are adjustable slanted blinds to allow some shade. As stated above, the blinds are basically new. Pat Dunlap
If you are interested in purchasing, contact Brett Bushong, The Blind Guys, at 989-832-5172 | | | | | | | Trombley Electric serviced Eckel's generac generator recently and he was very pleased with their service and price. They are also located locally in Midland. | | | | | | | Ron & Ellen Myers celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary on November 24th. Wish them well!
We hope you will add your anniversaries, birthdays, celebrations and more with our community in future newsletters. | | | | | Ed & Holly Hallberg are in the process of moving into their condo on Aspen Creek Dr.
Welcome new neighbors!
| | | | | |  | Crossword puzzle clues:
Down:
1- ______ is the BCCA Treasurer and a board member.
3, 13, 34- Voters may cast their public ballots at _______ _______ ______.
4- BCCA governing documents include the Master Deed, ______ and Amendments.
6- A ____ maintenance committee was recentley formed by your Board of Directors.
7- The City of Midland requires "________ inspection" be performed by a licensed plumber every 3 years.
8, 35- All residents are welcome to ______ around the _____.
9- ___________ orange or yellow markers/stakes are to placed along both sides of your driveway and sidewalk by November 15th.
10- SQP - Suggestion, Question, _______.
11- The BCCA Board of Directors is responsible for establishing an _________ budget.
13- See 3 down for clue (2nd blank)
15- ____ is the Board President.
19- BCCA is a ___-profit organization.
20- BCCA is responsible for inspection and filter cleaning of the ______ tank at each residence.
21, 25- The two ponds are ______ reservoirs for the _______/ground water.
24- ________ is the longest serving current board member.
25- See 21 down for clue (2nd blank).
28- ________ homeowner's association began in 1978.
30- _______ is the BCCA Secretary and board member.
32- _____ Creek Drive.
34- See 3 down for clue (3rd blank).
35- See 8 down for clue (2nd blank).
Across:
2- Every home must have a lawn _________ system installed.
5- Boulder Creek at ______ Condominium Owner's Association is abbreviated as BCCA.
10- In Michigan, condominium associations are _______.
12- ______ Creek Drive.
13- _______ Creek Drive.
14- All landscaping initial plans and installation or proposed changes must be submitted to the Board President via an ___ form.
16- BCCA is a non-______ organization.
17, 29- BCCA will contract for the ___ shut down and ______ start up of your sprinkler system.
18- BCCA will repair or replace broken _________.
20- ______ is the Board VP.
22- __________ Homes is the current builder.
23- The HOA is responsible for removal of ____ on street and front sidewalk/driveway of each unit.
26- The first ____ was built in 2002.
27- The Boulder Creek neighborhood began _________ 24, 2003.
29- See 17 across for clue (2nd blank).
31- The HOA lawn service usually blows leaves into the _______ areas surrounding each unit.
33- The Boulder Creek condominium development property is _______ to the City of Midland.
36- _______ is a former Board President.
37- All beds must be edged with _____ lawn edging.
38- Rock ______ Lane.
| | | | | | | Notes from your board:
A new electronic SQP system is being tested. An email will be sent to all members once a system is approved. This email will contain an invite for you to fill out an electronic SQP form. We encourage you to take advantage of this new system as it will make it easier for members to submit an SQP and also make the board more efficient in managing SQPs. Please submit an SQP with your comments on this new system once you get the email invite to submit a form. Mark the "Suggestion" box in the form if you wish to leave a comment and are not expecting a reply. | | | | | | Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season. Please submit ideas for future newsletters to Larry Stover. You could be our next contributor. Volunteers are always welcome! | | | | | |
