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Lake Desire Easter Egg Hunt Grand Prize Winners 2010

Lake Desire Members:  It has been quite awhile since the last email since it has taken me awhile to update the distribution list for members only.

1. Easter Egg Hunt Recap – We had several area children and their families attend the annual egg hunt.  Thanks to Vi & Darrell Anderson, Heather Stafford, Heather & Edson Smith, Donna Snure, and Girl Scouts Troop #40546 for helping stuff the plastic eggs.
2. Renton Recycle Day – 5/8/10 9am-3pm – Renton Technical College, North Parking Lot (NE 6th Pl & Monroe Ave. NE). For more information visit www.rentonwa.gov or call 425-430-7398.
3. Lake Desire Roadside Cleanup – 5/15/10 at 10am – Heather Stafford is coordinating another Roadside Cleanup.  Trash bags will be available at the public access.  For more details, please contact Heather Stafford, heather.stafford@comcast.net.
4. Mailbox Vandalism – Neighbors who live in the middle area of W Lk Desire Dr SE (South Drive) had their mailbox vandalized a few weeks ago. This is the 2nd time since moving here. Needless to say, they are frustrated, and filed a police report online.  Submitted by trwaldron@comcast.net. 
5. Lake Desire Clubhouse Bench Missing – There was a bench at the clubhouse near the stairs.  A neighbor noticed it across the street near the retention ponds.  After calling another neighbor to see if it was still there, it was gone.  If you see it, please return it. Thanks! Submitted by Lynn, snips4@aol.com. 
6. Emergency Preparedness/Neighborhood Watch – Map Your Neighborhood Brochures were sent out last month to all residents. Please review to be prepared in case an emergency hits our area.  If you have any questions on Emergency Preparedness or Neighborhood Watch, please contact Phyllis Miller, pamiller1234@aol.com.  
7. Tree Referral – Neighbors might notice our two cedars, leaning toward the Dagan Family's houses were taken down a few weeks ago.  Anyone else who needs some tree work, cutting, shaping, etc. should email me and I will let him know.  They have a family business. Thom, twrohmfamily@msn.com.
8. Lake Desire Stocked/Parking Permits – The fish and wildlife truck stocked the lake on April 8th. They are still checking for parking permits randomly even for those who come to the bus stop. If you want to order a parking permit online (good from 4/1/10 to 3/31/11), it is $14 at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wdfw/vup.html. There is also plenty of room in front of the lot to park.
9. Lake Desire Repairs – The Handicap Parking Sign was knocked down last month at the Clubhouse.  Thanks to Donna Snure and family for helping to repair the sign!!
10. New Way to Get Phone Numbers – Here is a free way to call for a phone number, and have them connect you. Call 1-800-466-4411 or 1-800-goog411.  It is provided by Google. See this link for more information: http://www.google.com/goog411. Submitted by bellafloragirl@yahoo.com
11. Lindbergh Pool Issue – Independent of the Renton School District's budget challenge is the possible closure of the Lindbergh Pool.  This family-friendly facility is currently operating at a $175,000 deficit and will be faced with its closure if the budget gap isn't filled.  Through multiple meetings and the creation of a task force, the gap has been significantly reduced.  Today, $60,000 must now be raised by June 30.  This money must come from groups at the grassroots level, requiring the participation of generous citizens and businesses who care about our community. The number of groups impacted by this possible closure is large, including senior citizens, the disabled, families, private swim teams and high school swim teams for both the Renton and Kent School Districts. For additional background information on the Lindbergh Pool issues, please CLICK HERE for the first story, and CLICK HERE for the second, more recent update on the Fairwood Community News Website.

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Lake Desire Clubhouse Rental
Contact Vi Anderson at 425-226-7005 or woods_inn@msn.com  for details.  Backup is Heather Smith, Heather@smith.net. The clubhouse features a full kitchen, tables and chairs to seat up to 40 people (max 60), and restrooms. Members receive a discount on renting the community clubhouse.  The normal rate is $80 to rent the clubhouse for 12 hours or ($20 per hour- min. of 3 hours.) Members can rent the clubhouse at a discount for only $65 per day. Membership is $20 for the calendar year for individuals/families or $10 for senior citizens.

Heather Smith
Lake Desire Secretary
425-917-9533
Heather@smith.net or HeatherSmithNet@comcast.net