Homeowner Letter

During the last two weeks, people have received a letter from someone who identified themselves as “an angry homeowner” who is “fed up with this lawsuit that is destroying our golf course.”  The author snail-mailed this letter to several (or all?) of the neighborhoods within Homestead and thus far, the feedback has been supportive of what “they” (not sure if it was a group or individual) wrote. 

The tone was both direct and knowledgeable about the issues and websites, which describes many in our community.  But the significant difference was a call to action, asking homeowners to let plaintiffs know how they feel about the lawsuit.  Five plaintiffs were named along with their email addresses from a “HOAG/Plaintiffs list.” 

We reached out to an original HOAG member about that list, and she explained it had originally included HOA/COA presidents, all the plaintiffs and neighborhood representatives.  Therefore, this appears to be a partial list with which we can effectively communicate as a whole. 

We pray this is a wake up call to our plaintiff representatives as we still hold on to the hope they will put their neighbors ahead of the possibility of winning money.  As Mayor Scott expressed, the closing of Homestead golf course will be a detriment to all of Lynden.  This is so much bigger than believing we’re entitled to a reimbursement for money that most of us never lost!  Rather, it’s about permanently altering our community, our scenic golf course, our tourism, our reputation as a friendly and safe place to reside. 

Many have sent emails to both plaintiffs and city council, and we encourage everyone to follow their lead.  These plaintiffs are also our neighbors and we need them to make decisions based on our collective best interest.  Overgrown fields, collapsing ponds, and lower property values are not.

Note: MJ Management/Mick O’Bryan’s lease to manage Homestead golf course was terminated May 31st.  We’ve been told the golf course will close June 1st or 2nd, however, Mick O’Bryan has said he will remain until a manager is hired, keeping the course operating.  The next few days should bring clarity.