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Annual Meeting Notice
Please join us for the next Association
General Meeting at St. Joseph’s Hall
Thursday
September 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Coffee and snacks will be served. Childcare will be provided!
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General Meeting Notice.................................................................... 1 A Letter from the President.............................................................. 2 SPA Halloween Party ........................................................................ 3
New Neighbors ................................................................................. 4 Springwells Park Annual Picnic........................................................ 5 Move over Michael Phelps! ............................................................. 6
Book Club.......................................................................................... 7 SPA Neighborhood Public Schools ................................................... 7 SPA Happy Hour................................................................................ 7
Dearborn Leaf Collection.................................................................. 9 Real Estate News from Springwells Park ...................................... 12 Springwells Park Association Volunteers ...................................... 14
Springwells Park Property Improvement Application................... 15
THE SPRINGWELLS PARKER
Visit us at: www.springwellspark.com
Halloween Party
Fall Cleanup
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Hello Everyone,
My name is Cindy Polakowski and I am the new President of the
SPA (Darby has passed his scepter to me). I have lived with my
husband Dan and three sons in the neighborhood since 1996.
How time flies! When we moved in the boys were seven, five, and two. Now all of
them tower over me.
This neighborhood has had a huge impact on our family. The boys have developed
lifelong friendships and memories of hours of capture the flag, bush forts, and
sledding on the “Hill,” riding around the block on their bikes and playing in and
around the cul-de-sac. Every fall is marked by “must-have” new costumes for the
Halloween party. Christmas brings the Santa Trolley and a house full of family and
friends that can’t believe we live in such a picturesque neighborhood with so
strong and unique a sense of community.
Happy Hours (which everyone is welcome to) are where I have met many
neighbors for the first time. These get-togethers are where I get to put names with
faces and try desperately to imprint the correct name to the correct face.
Book Club, 5K’s, picnics, garden walks, bonfires, campouts, the music fest all make
this place rich. Thanks to our historically preserved and deed-restricted commu-
nity, our home values (even in these trying economic times) have done better than
many parts of Dearborn and communities around metro Detroit.
None of these wonderful things would happen if it weren’t for the SPA and the
many people who support and run these activities for you and me, and our fami-
lies.
Now is my opportunity to step up and help this special place called Springwells
Park nurture great kids, happy families, beautiful old trees, and one-of-a-kind
homes.
Aren’t we lucky?
Cindy
15700 Longmeadow
Page 3 September 4, 2012
SPRINGWELLS PARK ASSOCIATION
HALLOWEEN PARTY Sunday, October 28, 2012
Watch the Sign Board for Info
Members of SPA are invited to St. Joseph’s Church Hall to celebrate Halloween. Please join us for games, crafts, pizza, a count the candy contest, lots of goodies and entertainment. Funny, weird, or spooky costumes are encouraged!
WHO: Residents of Springwells Park - Young and Old!
WHEN: Sunday, October 28, 2012
WHERE: St. Joseph’s Church Hall
Rotunda Road just across from Eastham.
3:00 – 4:00 PM Games and Crafts
4:00 – 5:00 PM Pizza and Refreshments
5:00 – 6:00 PM Entertainment provided by Mad Science of Detroit
If the SPA Halloween party is an important event for you and your family, PLEASE VOL-UNTEER TO HELP! Our neighborhood events cannot happen without your participation. We have many opportunities for you to assist:
• Decorating before the event • Registering families upon arrival • Supervising crafts or games • Face painting or applying temporary tattoos • Setting up and cleaning up food • Cleaning up after the event
Please contact Rachel Nikolajevs at (313) 982-1289 to volunteer or for more information.
Page 4 September 4, 2012
Springwells Park Association welcomes the following new residents to our neighborhood.
Joe and Suzanne Urbanski at 4 Adams Lane
Melissa and Jessie Ouza at 3766 Brewster
Mary Mohamed and Hashed Ali at 6 Windham Lane
Karen and Brian Kleiner at 1 Berwick Lane
Julie Sweeney and Nadia Dakroub would like to welcome all new SPA residents with a welcome package that includes the latest newsletter and
Blue Book, coupons and more. Contact Julie at 336-7482 or Nadia at 584-1259 for more info.
Welcome to Springwells Park
Page 5 September 4, 2012
Springwells Park Annual Picnic Fun was had by all at the 2012 Springwells Park Picnic on August 25th. The picnic kicked off with hamburgers and hot dogs provided by SPA and sides and desserts brought by neighbors. Eating was followed by an epic water balloon spoon race, carnival games, fun in the bounce house, roasting marshmallows, and visiting around the fire. Thanks to Demian L'Ecuyer for his services as grill master, Maureen Pawelek for running the kids' games, Karen and Justin Law-rence for the loan of their portable fire pit, the Keelan family for the cooler loan, and Kelly and Pat Bruno for help cleaning up the day after. Special thanks to my husband Peter for his patience and all his help setting up for the picnic. See everyone at the Halloween Party!
Rachel Nikolajevs SPA Vice President and Picnic Coordinator
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Move over Michael Phelps!
Springwells Park Teen Takes on the London Olympics
“She’s always been an Olympic freak,” said Gwen Ald of her mother Pat. So it was no surprise when she invited her grandson Ryan Mondalek, son of Gwen and her husband Gus Mondalek of Ashby Lane, to attend the 2012 Summer Olympics in London this past month. This was
also Ryan’s first trip to Europe.
The grandma-grandson duo departed Detroit for London on July 27th. Upon their arrival, they traveled to see their first Olympic event in Weymouth---sailing. “The BBC was flying around in
helicopters everywhere,” Ryan said. “I really liked it.” They sat in one location during sailing, but were able to see seven sailing races happening at the same time either by viewing with
their own eyes or watching the events on a big screen.
Ryan and Grandma Pat then took the train back to London to see swimming. They watched USA’s Allison Schmitt, Ryan Lochte, and Michael Phelps race to victory. The highlight for Ryan
was the 400 meter butterfly. “Phelps won by a split second, which was cool to see.”
Swimming was followed by two days of track and field events and women’s diving. Ryan said his favorite track event to watch was javelin, but was less impressed by women’s diving. “The
dives were interesting the first time, but after six rounds---kind of boring.”
Before attending their final Olympic event, the marathon which they viewed from seats near Buckingham Palace, Ryan and his grandmother spent two days visiting sites in Paris and Lon-
don. Lucky for Ryan, he turned 13 while in Paris. They spent his birthday visiting the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, and topped it all off with a delicious dinner. When asked what his favorite thing to eat in Paris was, Ryan responded with “steak and crepes.” Nutella
and banana crepes are at the top of his list of favorite Parisian foods.
They made time in their busy Olympic schedule to pick up souvenirs for the whole family. Ryan bought his mom chocolates from Buckingham Palace and “Tube socks” (socks that had a
map of the London transit system known as “The Tube” on them), his sister Brenna received the most gifts including a stuffed animal, and Ryan picked up a very special present for his
dad. Gus is a huge fan of the soccer team known as the Chelsea Football Club, and Ryan found a scarf with their logo woven into it.
Ryan also attended the 2010 Winter Olympics with Grandma Pat too. When asked which he preferred, Ryan said, “The Summer Olympics were the best be-
cause the food was better, there were a lot more events to see, and it wasn’t snowing all the time. But it’s the Olympics, it’s all pretty good.”
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Springwells Park
Neighborhood Public Schools
Geer Park Elementary (K-5) 14767 Prospect Dearborn, MI 48126 313-827-2300 Principal Andrea Awada
Stout Middle School 6–8 18500 Oakwood Dearborn, MI 48124 313-827-4600 Principal Julie Maconochie
Edsel Ford High School (9 – 12)
20601 Rotunda Dearborn, 48124 313-827-1500 Principal Hassane Jaafar
http://www.dearbornschools.com/schools/geerpark.htm
http://www.dearbornschools.com/schools/stout.htm
http://www.dearbornschools.com/schools/edsel.htm
If you would like any information about your child’s school published in upcoming newsletters, contact Nadia Dakroub at 584-1259 or [email protected]
SPA Happy Hour
SPA Happy Hour is on the second Friday of each month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. It is a Bring Your Own Beverage (BYOB).
If you would like to host a future Happy Hour, contact Cindy Polawkowski at 806-6986
Springwells Park Book Club
The SPA Book Club meets the second Wednes-day of every month at 7:30 p.m. All Springwells Park residents are wel-come. For information on where and when the club will be meeting next and what book are being read, contact Judy Carty at 313-271-6889.
Page 8 September 4, 2012
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Page 9 September 4, 2012
Dearborn Leaf Collection
Residents are reminded that the City of Dearborn is collecting leaves in neighborhoods in
two ways this fall.
As always, the preferred method of collection is to rake your leaves and put them in paper yard waste bags or in properly marked 20-32 gallon containers and set them on your curb-
side on your trash pickup day.
An alternative method for disposal is the City’s loose leaf collection system, which is sched-
uled to begin on Monday, October 22 and end on Friday, November 30.
For a loose leaf collection schedule, call the Leaf Collection Hotline at 943-2444. It is up-
dated daily after 4 p.m.
Loose leaves raked in to the street will be picked up in your neighborhood on your trash day
during the weeks that your neighborhood does not recycle.
Residents are asked to rake their leaves into the street as close to their trash day as possible
during their neighborhood’s non-recycling week.
City crews will start in your section where they left off during the last trash day in the non-
recycling week in your neighborhood.
New SPA Representative for Area 5
Beth Clark at 3 Adams Lane has volunteered to be the area rep
for Area 5. Thank you, Beth, for volunteering.
Page 10 September 4, 2012
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Neighborhood Classifieds Classified Ads from SPA members are welcome! Please inquire regarding prices and placing ads by contacting newsletter editor at (313) 336-4226 or by emailing [email protected]
Storm Drains
The leaves are just starting to
fall and we will soon have large piles of them waiting to be picked up by the city. Please
try to keep the leaves away from the storm drains on your street. If you see that the storm drain on your street is
clogged, please take a couple of minutes to clear it of the debris. This will help
keep our streets clear dur-ing a rainstorm.
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour on Sun-day, November 4th at 2:00
a.m.
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Page 12 September 4, 2012
15730 Middlebury Drive 15730 Middlebury Drive 15730 Middlebury Drive 15730 Middlebury Drive SHORT SALE SHORT SALE SHORT SALE SHORT SALE $ 70,000$ 70,000$ 70,000$ 70,000
Nicely updated 3 bedroom brick ranch. Features include two full baths, a finished basement, hardwood floors and a one car garage. 55 X 132’ lot. 1259 square feet.
3 Branford Lane3 Branford Lane3 Branford Lane3 Branford Lane SHORT SALE SHORT SALE SHORT SALE SHORT SALE $ 80,000$ 80,000$ 80,000$ 80,000
Located on a quiet Cul de Sac, this rare four bedroom home features a lovely lot plus two fireplaces (living room and basement). Newer windows, copper plumbing, Florida room, hardwood floors and more. Buyer to assume all City of Dearborn repairs. 1708 square feet. HOUSE HAS BEEN GUTTED AND NEEDS NEW KITCHEN AND BATHS.
I am happy to report that homes are again on the MOVE…and INCREASING IN VALUE!
3854 Brewster3854 Brewster3854 Brewster3854 Brewster PENDINGPENDINGPENDINGPENDING $ 55,500$ 55,500$ 55,500$ 55,500 8 Amherst Lane8 Amherst Lane8 Amherst Lane8 Amherst Lane PENDING PENDING PENDING PENDING $ 93,000$ 93,000$ 93,000$ 93,000 3316 Eastham3316 Eastham3316 Eastham3316 Eastham PENDING PENDING PENDING PENDING $134,900$134,900$134,900$134,900 16 Brookline Lane16 Brookline Lane16 Brookline Lane16 Brookline Lane PENDING PENDING PENDING PENDING $139,900$139,900$139,900$139,900 11 Branford Lane11 Branford Lane11 Branford Lane11 Branford Lane PENDING PENDING PENDING PENDING $168,500$168,500$168,500$168,500 3300 Eastham 3300 Eastham 3300 Eastham 3300 Eastham SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $ 46,500$ 46,500$ 46,500$ 46,500 3766 Brewster3766 Brewster3766 Brewster3766 Brewster SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $ 69,000$ 69,000$ 69,000$ 69,000 1 Danvers Lane1 Danvers Lane1 Danvers Lane1 Danvers Lane SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $ 97,500$ 97,500$ 97,500$ 97,500 15732 Middlebury Lane15732 Middlebury Lane15732 Middlebury Lane15732 Middlebury Lane SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $145,000$145,000$145,000$145,000 12 Adams Lane12 Adams Lane12 Adams Lane12 Adams Lane SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $165,000$165,000$165,000$165,000 4 Adams Lane4 Adams Lane4 Adams Lane4 Adams Lane SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $172,500$172,500$172,500$172,500 3354 Eastham3354 Eastham3354 Eastham3354 Eastham SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $180,000$180,000$180,000$180,000 2 Branford Lane2 Branford Lane2 Branford Lane2 Branford Lane SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $202,000$202,000$202,000$202,000
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Real Estate News from Springwells Park
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The map shows each Springwells Park area. See page 13 for the area representa-tive that corre-sponds to the area number.
Many neighbors are concerned about the speed of vehicles driv-
ing through our neighborhood. This is a reminder to all that there are a lot of children, pets, bicycles, walkers, squirrels, rac-
coons, and other things to watch out for. The speed limit for all residential
areas is 25 miles per hour. Slow down and enjoy our beautiful
neighborhood.
SAVE
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DATE
The November SPA gen-eral meeting will by on Thursday, November 15 to accommodate Thanks-giving and also changes at
St. Joseph’s.
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Committees
Advertising and Sign Man
Jim Shepard 15 Enfield Lane 336-4223 [email protected]
City Liaison
OPEN
Eastham Island, Blue Book, and Springwells Parker Editor
Judy Shepard 15 Enfield 336-4223 [email protected]
Nominating Committee
OPEN
Park Maintenance
Karin Sebestin 12 Ashby 336-5603 [email protected]
Restrictions & Improvements
Richard Sims 8 Adams Lane 240-6632 [email protected]
Welcoming Committee
Julie Sweeny 3750 Eastham 336-7482 [email protected]
Nadia Dakroub 3440 Eastham 584-1259 [email protected]
School Liaison
Nadia Dakroub 3440 Eastham 584-1259 [email protected]
SPRINGWELLS PARK ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERS
President Cindy Polakowski 15700 Longmeadow 806-6986 [email protected]
Vice President Rachel Nikolajevs 3528 Brewster 982-1289 [email protected]
Treasurer Brian Harris 7 Byfield Lane 336-4579 [email protected]
Secretary Allison Nowak 9 Abington Lane 586-872-4439 [email protected]
Area Representatives
Area 1 Denise Abdullah 3450 Eastham 336-9020 [email protected]
Area 2 Nancy Coyne 12 Abington 271-6378 [email protected]
Area 3 Brenda Geiger 10 Duxbury 409-1777 [email protected]
Area 4 Tim Callery 16 Adams 271-2274 [email protected]
Area 5 Beth Clark 3 Adams 278-5249 [email protected]
Area 6 Chuck Demske 3872 Brewster 253-8635 [email protected]
Area 7 Jim Shepard 15 Enfield 336-4223 [email protected]
Area 11 Therese Terns 8 Abbot 441-1117 [email protected]
Springwells Park Property Improvement Application
Details of work to be done:
Company or person completing work:
Start and end dates work will be done:
_____ Roof _____ Fence _____ Addition to garage
_____ Windows _____ Pavers_ _____ Deck / Hot Tub
_____ Siding / Trim _____ Exterior Paint _____ Permanent play equipment
_____ Concrete _____ Addition to home _____ Other
Type of work to be done
Property owners must receive approval from the Restrictions and Improvements Committee before beginning work on exter-nal property improvements, renovations or additions to assure compliance with Springwells Park Subdivision Deed Restric-tions. The permit approval process assures compliance with deed restrictions and is required regardless of whether a build-ing permit is required by the city of Dearborn. When a city permit is required, the Springwells Park permit must be granted prior to application for the City of Dearborn building permit. Springwells Park property owners are legally bound to comply with Springwells Park Subdivision Deed Restrictions.
Please complete the following application and submit to Rick Sims, Chairperson of the Restrictions and Improvement Commit-tee at 8 Adams Lane, along with the builder’s or contractor’s contract, pictures, sketches or blueprints and sample colors. If you have questions please call Rick Sims at 313-240-6632 (if not available, contact Robert Villa at 313-717-2826).
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