Sunflower News S U N F L O W E R V I L L A G E H O M E S A S S O C I A T I O N S E P T / O C T 2 0 1 3

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Board Mtg Schedule 1 Board Members 3 Board Positions/Election 1 Book Club 6 Box tops for Education 2 Calendar of Events 6 Clubhouse Rentals 7 Craft Club 6 Dear Neighbor 7 Dues update 1 Garage Sale 1 General Meeting 1 Helping Hands 5 Moms In Touch 4 Notice to Coaches 3 Picnic Wrap-up 3 Pool Update 3 Q&A 7 Sm Business Directory 4 Tree Plantings 1 & 4 Welcome new residents 2

OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

or call for an appointment

453-2022

Office is located at the Hanford Clubhouse - 45800 Hanford Rd.

www.sunflowercanton.com

News for and about Members of the Sunflower Village Homes Association

SUBDIVISION GARAGE SALE September 19-21 Thursday-Saturday 9:00 - ?

Pay your $1 fee at the Hanford Clubhouse and pick up your yellow balloons. (the fee helps cover the cost of advertising).

2014 BOARD ELECTION

Are you interested in keeping Sunflower a great place to live? Do you have a strong sense of community? If so, the Association needs you! Please consider a two year term of service on the Board. There are 7 direc-tor’s positions available for the 2014 Board.

Call the Office today (453-2022) or submit a short biographical sketch to be published in the November Newsletter. The ballot will be in the November issue.

DEADLINE FOR DECLARING YOUR CANDIDACY IS 3:00 PM

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15th.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

FOR THE ANNUAL ASSOCIATION

GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Hanford Clubhouse - 7:30 PM

This is your opportunity to address the Board regarding any questions or

concerns you have.

The 2014 budget will be presented Meet the 2014 Board candidates

2013 DUES UPDATE 98.1% Paid

If you have not paid your dues yet, call the Office (453-2022).

2014 DUES NOTICES WILL BE MAILED THE 2ND WEEK OF DECEMBER

AT A GLANCE

SCHOOL’S IN SESSION PLEASE DRIVE

CAREFULLY

TREE PLANTING IN ROAD EASEMENT

If a resident plans to plant a tree in the Wayne County Road Easement (area between side-walk and the road) along Beck Road, Canton Center Road or Warren Road, they must ob-tain a permit from Wayne County Department of Forestry. To obtain a permit or for a list of approved trees, contact that department.

They will also cut down dead trees along sub-division streets upon the homeowner’s re-quest. Call the Department of Forestry at (734) 522-7370.

BOARD MEETINGS 3rd Wednesdays 7:30 PM

Hanford Clubhouse

September 18 October 16 November 20 December 11

(December’s meeting is on the 2nd Wed due to the Holidays)

All Residents are welcome to attend

Have a safe Halloween!

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Box Tops for Education Coupons

The Association is working in con-junction with Cub Scout Pack 834 to collect Box Tops for Education Cou-pons. 100% of the money earned goes to Tonda Elementary School to

help fund various student activities. Sunflower’s Office (Hanford Clubhouse) has a collection box where you can drop off your coupons. It’s an easy way to help your local school.

Welcome to Sunflower

Tom & Becky Blackburn Lexi & Logan 46472 Doubletree

JUST MOVED IN?

Please fill out this coupon and return it to: Sunflower Office

45800 Hanford Road Canton, MI 48187

NAME ________________________________________

CHILDREN’S NAMES ____________________________

__________________________________________

ADDRESS _____________________________________

LOT # ____________ PHONE # ____________________

Date we’re moving in ______________

Return this form by October 10th to be in the next issue.

The Newsletter serves as legal notice,

please read all of it.

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NOTICE TO ALL COACHES

The Sunflower Commons are not available for organized sports teams. Please do not schedule your practices, scrimmages, and/or games on Sunflower Property. Please use your designated field for these events. Sunflower is not compensated for the upkeep of our Commons by any Sports Organization.

STOP FOR BUSES WHEN FLASHERS

ARE ON - IT’S THE LAW

Failing to stop could put a child’s life in danger and it could cost you up to $1,000 in fines and 3 points on your driver’s license.

2013 ASSOCIATION BOARD

Ken Archibald, President Jeff Barszcz, Vice President Pam Turek, Secretary Owen Ekechukwu, Treasurer Sandy Latack, Asst. Treasurer Bob Burger Barbara Carson Ron LeTourneau Nate Rebeck Perri Waggoner

Sunflower Office 453-2022 Sunflower Website sunflowercanton.com

We had a crazy summer - weather-wise! But the pools were still open and we had over 1000 homes use the pools this summer. The pool parties for the kids were a great time - 120 kids attended the 2 different aged parties. 180 kids took swim lessons from our Red Cross Certified lifeguards and we heard great reports of how much the kids had im-proved in their swimming ability. We’re looking forward to another successful pool season in 2014.

BY RAINY DAVE’S

CORE AERATIONBY RAINY DAVE’S

Better Price Better service

Benefits • Your grass will establish deeper roots • Easier for nutrients and fertilizers to be absorbed • Limits problems with insects and disease • Decrease thatch and compaction build up 40$

(313) 291-7246

Average price $50 Corner Lot

PLEASE remember that stop signs are not garbage dumps. Please deposit your trash in a receptacle meant for such a purpose.

BE KIND TO MOTHER EARTH!

32nd ANNUAL PICNIC

What a great day it was - the best weather day of the summer!

Thank you to Benjie Vista for his work behind the scenes and to the

44 volunteers, the pool staff, the Sunflower office and maintenance staff, the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts

for all of their help.

Thank you to the businesses that donated prizes: Hickory Creek Golf Course

2 passes for 18-holes of golf for 2 players Pepperoni Express

2 coupons for a medium 2-topping pizza Showroom of Elegance

$25 gift card & a sterling silver necklace Anonymous Donors

$655 in various gift cards

TREE PLANTING IN COMMONS

SUNFLOWER BOARD APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE PLANTING ANY

TREES IN THE SUNFLOWER COMMONS.

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Please include my business in the Small Business Directory Business Name: ___________________________________ Resident’s Name: __________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________Lot #__________

Check which issues: _____ Jan/Feb _____ May/June _____ Sept/Oct _____ Mar/Apr _____ July/Aug _____ Nov/Dec

The cost is $2.00 per issue or $10.00 per year (pay for 5 issues and get 6th issue free). Please include payment with this form.

Small Business Directory If you need these services please

call one of our residents

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ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE SUNFLOWER NEWS DO NOT REFLECT ENDORSEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE

BOARD OR THE ASSOCIATION.

BUSINESS NAME RESIDENT PHONE American China Education Institute (host families needed) Harry Q. 686-5430 AMI Services - Repairing leather, cloth & vinyl Dave Farmer 313 304-0700 Bona Clara - Age specific natural skin care (made in the USA) Kim Stanton 667-3861 Cathy’s Lil Troopers (licensed childcare provider) Catherine Cogo 454-6506 Coldwell Banker Preferred Realtors Sahar Qaqish 223-1575 Creations By Danielle - cakes for all occasions Danielle Thibodeau 459-1391 Hypnotherapist/Massage therapist Alaine Patton 570 898-4592 Insulation Sales Don Gaslin 748-8601 Interiors By Joyce Joyce Sullivan 748-9068 LegalShield/Identity Theft Solution/Independent Agent Perri Waggoner 453-0136 Life, Business and Retreat Coach Ronda Violi 259-8157 Mary Kay Joan Trainor 812-9690 Matilda Jane Clothing Trunk Keeper Kelly McMahon 454-4405 Moore Master Gardens Jill Moore 459-1703 Nutrilite & XS Energy & Sports Nutrition Lori Levi 323-0886 Pampered Chef Michelle Jasewicz 459-2809 Pet Nanny, Inc. Jan Conner 981-6108 Pond’s Painting Jeffrey Pond 207-9579 Private Belly Dance Lessons Clare B. 451-2697 Scentsy - Wickless Candles Tara & Michelle Jasewicz 459-2809 Senza Sole - Sunless tanning & Massage Therapy Zakia Dixon 517 962-9354 Specialized Reading Tutoring Patricia Greene 455-2569 Speech Therapy for all ages Patricia DiMaria 313 515-3309 Thirty-One (www.mythirtyone.com) Ja Thoms 771-2313 If you run a business out of your home and would like to be included in the Small Business Directory, please fill in and mail the coupon above along with your payment to the Hanford Office. The cost is $2.00 per issue or $10.00 per year (pay for 5 issues and get 6th free).

MOMS IN TOUCH

Attention Moms! There is an opportunity for you to become part of a group called MOMS IN TOUCH

INTERNATIONAL. Moms In Touch International is made up of groups of moms who meet to pray for their children and the schools they attend. For more information about our group, please contact Jennifer Perpich (207-3344) or Barb Postel

(451-7967).

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HELPING HANDS

A list of those willing to help others in the Subdivision

The names remain on this list for one year. For changes or additions throughout the year, call the Office (453-2022). If you contact someone on this list who are no longer providing the service, please let the

office know.

Babysitters (Year listed is year of their birth):

HELPING HANDS UPDATE (Your name will remain on the list for

one year. If you want to renew your ad, or sign up for a new ad, return this

registration form)

NAME ___________________________________________

YEAR OF BIRTH _________ PHONE _________________

CATEORY (circle all that you want to be listed under) Babysitting Dog Walking Pet Sitting

Adult Babysitter Lawn Work Snow Shoveling Senior’s Assistant

CLASSES TAKEN (for Babysitters)

_________________________________________________

Deadline for Nov/Dec issue is October 10, 2013

Dog walking:

Pet sitting:

Lawn Work:

Snow Shoveling

Please support our advertisers. They

make this newsletter possible.

Rates for ads (per issue):

Business Card . . $42.00 1/4 Page . . . . . . $70.00 1/2 Page . . . . . $140.00

Contact the Sunflower Office for a list of those who are available for Helping Hands services

Canton Construction

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WINDOWS • INSULATION

REMODELING

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SUNFLOWER CRAFT CLUB Plan to join the Sunflower Craft Club for an evening devoted to doing your crafts without interruption. The Craft Club meets at the Hanford Club-house from 7 PM to Midnight on the following Fridays:

September 20 - October 25 - November 22 Bring your own snacks & drinks

Contact Dawn Montagano (354-6547)

for more details.

Mondays 1-3 PM (Hanford Clubhouse) 9/23, 10/21 & 11/18

Call Patricia Greene (455-2569) for more information

Sunflower Book Club

Calling all readers

SUNFLOWER EVENTS TO NOTE

September 19-21 (Thurs-Sat) November 1-19 Fall Garage Sale 2014 Board Election & Dues Vote 9:00 AM-?? - Cost - $1

September 18 - Wednesday November 20 - Wednesday Association Board Meeting General Meeting 7:30 PM Hanford Clubhouse 7:30 PM Hanford Clubhouse

October 16 - Wednesday December 11 - Wednesday Association Board Meeting Association Board Meeting 7:30 PM Hanford Clubhouse 7:30 PM Hanford Clubhouse

WHAT’S UP?

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Sunflower clubhouses

The Association rents the Clubhouses to residents for special events and parties. We do not rent to non-residents. If you, as a Sunflower resident, rent the Club-house for a friend who is not a resident, you bear all responsibility for the care and cleaning of the Club-house. The rental contract clearly states that you will be attending the event and will be acting as host or host-ess. Please use caution if you decide to rent for some-one else.

“Dear Neighbor”

Please do not place personal items in the Commons. No structures, tree houses, sheds, swing sets, pools, etc. are to remain on the Sunflower Commons property.

Please remove and restore the Commons to its original condition. The Sunflower Board

SUNFLOWER

This column addresses items of interest that homeowners raise.

Q: What is the capital reserve?

A. The capital reserve is money that we set aside

from dues each year for future replacement of our assets as they deteriorate. This money that we are allowed to save (and still maintain our not-for-profit status) is based upon a Capital Reserve Study done by a professional engineering firm who specialize in these studies. The firm looks at all of our common elements (the things that the association owns) and determines remaining life and replace-ment cost. Based on this, a budget is created to help balance our needs with the money available. Some years we have larger projects (i.e. remaraciting one of the pools) and some years we have few projects.

The reserve study allows us to “pay as we go.” Money is allo-cated for the replacement of items at the time that they are used. The alternatives to this are dues that vary wildly from year to year based on needed repairs, or worse yet special assessments. The reserve method allows us to budget and spread the costs out, and dis-tributes them fairly to the mem-bers who are here at the time the items are used. Keep in mind that money from the re-serve account cannot be used for operating expenses (i.e. utility bills, lawn mowing, pool operations, snow removal, etc.), but only for the purposes outlined in the reserve study. It is vital that we abide by the rules to keep our not-for-profit status. Loss of that status could mean paying the corporate tax rate on all income, leading to much higher dues for the same amount of services.

If you have a question that you would like answered in this column, send it to the Office (45800 Hanford Rd.) All homeowners are invited & encouraged to bring their concerns and questions to the monthly Board meetings as well..

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