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Three new ENPOA board members were elected this month during the board's regular meeting at the clubhouse. They are Jason Herche, Mike Lathrop and Billie Sagers. All three begin their terms in July, at the board's next meeting on July 20. Their contact info will be updated at that time. They replace outgoing President Harry Riebe, who served on the board for the past four years; director Dave Skinner, who served for the past six years; and director Sandra Kuhn, who served for the past four years. We thank Harry, Dave and Sandra for their time, expertise and commitment to the neighborhood. Don Rosen, who served as vice president under Harry, was nominated and elected to succeed him as president. Three positions will be up for election in June 2012. All residents in good standing are welcome and encouraged to run. Following are quick bios provided by the new board members: JASON HERCHE: I live on White Dove Drive and have been an Eagle Nest resident since 2005. I went t

Eagle Nest pet owners love their animals, but not all residents are fans of what these furry friends leave behind. Dog poop is undesirable in any neighborhood – it’s smelly, unsightly and damages lawns over time. And it’s no fun after you step in it. Your ENPOA board reminds residents about the importance of being good neighbors and cleaning up after your pet. It’s a courtesy thing, shows respect and sets a good example for pet owners. It’s an issue of sanitation and health, too. Really. Dogs harbor in their guts disease-causing bacteria that can make people sick: coliform bacteria, a group that includes E. coli, a bacterium that can cause disease; and fecal coliform bacteria, which spread through feces. Dogs also carry salmonella and giardia. The result? Kids playing in fouled yards could contract unsavory diseases. Dog poop tracked into your house could expose your family and friends to serious health risks. That’s why it’s important to clean up after your pet. Sadly, too few d

Do you have a non-commercial neighborhood service or garage sale you would like to tout? You friendly neighborhood blog site would like to know. Send an email to scottthien@comcast.net with information about what you have to offer and it'll be listed under the "Resident services" and "Upcoming events" tabs on the right side of this page. For example, one resident currently is looking to organize a play group for her 4-year-old son (see "Resident services" for more info). Another resident recently listed for sale a child car seat and stroller. Our neighborhood site would be the perfect place to list teenagers' lawnmowing or babysitting services, too. Disclaimer: Eagle Nest and its blog site neither take responsibility nor make recommendations for listings, only that listings come from residents and are intended for residents.