Board Information


  • A Board meeting was held on September 17, 2024. Please click here to see the minutes of that meeting.

  • The Board had their first meeting on June 12th. Please click here to see the minutes.

  • Our annual meeting and potluck was held on Saturday May 18th at the Shutler residence. Thanks to Joe and Becky for hosting. Please click here to see a copy of the meeting minutes.

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  • Please click here to see the April 15th News Letter.

  • Please click here to see the meeting minutes from the last board meeting.

  • Please click here for June 27th meeting minutes

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  • Click here to see our news letter

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Association Meetings

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Message from the Board

This is a reminder that Easement Roads within our Association are on private property.  The Easement Roads' sole purpose is to allow access to properties not otherwise accessible.  If you do not live on a particular Easement Road, you do not have the right to drive, ride ATVs, ride snowmobiles or walk on this road.  Per Association Covenants, Easement Roads include: Coyote Trail Road, Cooper Creek Road, Fir Lane, and Lodge Pole Rd (above Yarrow Road cut-off).  To clarify, this has always been the legal description of these roads.  Many of us were misled by the developers and their representative when we were told that all owners had the right to use the Easement Roads.  Please be respectful of other owners' property rights.

TIDBITS

Ever look up to see a leafy nest, and think it was a bird’s nest. 

If you pause and observe the trees of your local neighborhood, you might notice large bundles of leaves perched high above. They’re easier to find during the Winter - with the leaves gone.

While one might assume these to be bird nests, there's more to them than meets the eye. Many of these nests did start as a home for birds - many of these large nests with old dried-out leaves and twigs are home to - squirrels. 

Dreys

These leafy homes, known as dreys, serve as cozy year-round homes for squirrels. Concealed by dried fall foliage during warmer months - dreys offer protection and sanctuary for squirrels. They have been repurposed and expanded upon to rest, stay warm, and nurture their young.  

So, next time you find yourself strolling amidst the natural splendor of Washington, take a moment to look up and you might just spot a drey, a hidden gem amidst the tree canopy, offering a glimpse into the fascinating lives of the year-round tree dwellers.

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Neighborhood Activities

August

Looking for a good book?  The ladies book club meets once a month to share food, drink and rousing conversations.  We will be posting our selection each month on the website.  If you are interested in learning more about the club, please send an email to CTROAwebsite@gmail.com.

The selected reading for October is…

Book: The Lost City of the Monkey God

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Author: Douglas Preston

Neighborhood Spotlight

Let’s give a big shout out to our neighbor, Wyatt Winters from Manson High School.

He placed 2nd in the State High School Golf Tournament.

Way to go Wyatt! Congratulations!

Information on Native Plants

Lomatium dissectum -Lomatium dissectum is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by the common names fernleaf biscuitroot and fernleaf desert parsley. It is native to much of western North America, where it grows in varied habitat.

Please click here for more information about this native plant.

Previous information on Noxious Weeds

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Board Members:

Linda Maloney - President
Gary Wallinder - Vice President
Becky Shutler - Secretary
Jay Nyce - Finance
Bob Koontz - Roads

Contact the board: chelantrailsranch@gmail.com

Committees

  • Committee Members:
    Jon Luke
    Caryn Ludwig
    Pam Worzella
    Cadence & Co. Professionals (Web Designer)

Work Party Opportunities

From time to time volunteers are needed for community work parties.
If you’re interested in adding your name to the volunteer list, please contact CTROAwebsite@gmail.com