The Meridian Belle Beyond Repair

It has been determined that the Meridian Belle's repairs are too costly so the board is looking for someone who has the time to dismantle her. The lumber would have to be properly disposed of and the board would provide the funds for this. This could be an excellent Eagle Scout project or also a community service project for a group of high school students who need volunteer hours for their junior project or college applications. If any of you have teenagers in the house or living in your neighborhood, please pass this information on and have them call Ellyn Ricker, 253-631-2021, or Michelle McDowell, 253-639-0124 for more details.

General Meeting Date Set

The 2009 LMCA general meeting will take place at the Covington Library, 27100 164th Avenue SE, at 6:30 on Monday, April 13th. The board will be asking Mayor Cooke, Councilwoman Jamie Danielson, and our lake officers to attend and answer any questions you might have. If you have suggestions for other speakers you might like to hear from at the meeting please e-mail Michelle McDowell at michellemcdowell@comcast.net with your ideas.

This is a good opportunity to meet your neighbors and catch up on current issues. New LMCA board members will be announced at the meeting and LMCA dues and fireworks contributions can be paid.

Residents Needed to Step Up for Board Positions

2009 is an election year for the LMCA board. All board positions are open for election and two of the board members have decided to not run for another term. Kathy Curtis, the current board treasurer, will be vacating her position. Kathy said, “Since we moved to Lake Meridian in 1985, Don and I have spent many hours volunteering for this community. From fireworks shows and picnics, to marine patrol to the helping form LMCA and serving as your Treasurer since its inception. I have no clue how many hours it’s been and don’t regret any of them. It is however time for someone else to step in and take their turn.“ Sally McDonough who has served two terms on the board stated, “ The LMCA board is comprised of members "Working for a better environment and a safer community." The board members are a great group of people and this position is not difficult. I have enjoyed the years I have volunteered as advisor/representative for the West side of the lake and as secretary. “ Board positions run for a two year term. Board members meet once a month to discuss lake issues and plan upcoming events. Anyone interested must nominate themselves or have someone nominate them by sending a note of intent to the PO address shown on the back of this newsletter no later than March 30th, 2009. If more than one person wants any position ballots will be emailed to those we have addresses for and mailed to those without e-mail. Two years ago no one came forward to challenge any of the positions.
The positions of Secretary and Treasurer must be filled in order for the board to remain valid and for celebrations for the Independence Day fireworks to continue. If you have questions please contact a board member.

LMCA Annual Picnic - Great Fun!

About 85 people attended the LMCA picnic, this year, including resident, Councilman Ron Harmon and his fiancée, Nancy, our boat patrolmen, McGruff the crime dog, other officers from the Kent Police department and very special guests Don and Darlene Hawley. Look for Sally McDonough on our Kent TV 21 as she was interviewed during the event. Great food was provided by Rooters barbeque and everyone had fun looking through a book of pictures from old Lakeshore parties that Stu Robertson had given to the LMCA board.

Another Wonderful 4th of July

It was a beautiful day on Lake Meridian. The boat parade was a great success with many participants this year. The fireworks show, which was once again done by our friends at Entertainment Fireworks was spectacular. See the slideshow on this site of just some of the shots that we enjoyed and especially the great finale! Thanks Brad, our pyro, for another well done show!

Nature's Fireworks

Michelle took this great picture during the storm we had on June 29th.

4th of July Schedule of LMCA Events

July 4th-

12:00 PM-House Decoration judging.

6:15 PM-Begin the move to the middle for the boat races. Sign will move around the lake.

7:00 PM-Boat Races - Canoes, paddle boats

8:15 PM-Parade Sign moves around lake

8:40 PM-Meet at McDowell’s for the boat parade. Form line and stay together in that line.

9:00 PM-Parade begins its move around lake. Please do two laps and finish at McDowell’s for the judging if you wish to receive a medal. You must be at McDowell’s dock at the end of the parade to receive an award.

10:00 PM-Fireworks!!

July 5th-

6:45-Please pick up your own dock, if possible, from the Stroomers. If not, yours will be returned to you.