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CANADIAN LAKES, MI

APRIL/MAY 2019

Morton Township Needs You

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A P R I L / M A Y 2 0 19

Spring is sprung; the grass is riz.

I wonder where the flowers iz?”

This ditty—of disputed origin although variously attributed to either e.e. cummings or Ogden Nash—sums up how we feel about spring. We can’t wait for the flowers to bloom here in Canadian Lakes, because that will signal the end of our cold, snowy winter.

As April showers come, bringing May flowers, the snowbirds return. Some tell tales of walking on the ocean beaches and playing the links. Others, who perhaps didn’t go far enough south, complain of the cold, rainy weather they had to endure.

Not to be outdone, year-round Canadian Lakes residents respond with tales of frigid temperatures and piles of snow, not to mention super-sized potholes. But they also speak glowingly of the good times here—the Holiday Craft Show; the Winter Carnival and the potluck dinner, both sponsored by the Canadian Lakes Association; the theme buffets at the Royal Grille; and the camaraderie of neighbors helping one another.

That’s what our community embodies: full- and part-time residents, off-site property owners, and guests enjoying our favorite seasons here with family and friends. We also enjoy the myriad wildlife that graces us, including the deer criss-crossing our snowscaped yards in winter, the robins returning with the snowbirds in spring, the waterfowl gliding along the lakes in summer, and even the squirrels squirreling away their acorns in fall.

This Canadian Laker issue includes photos that show the beauty and diversity of our community, whether natural or self-created.

In The Art of the Pillow, artist Junanne Kern’s stylistic creations of birds, trees, and flowers evoke thoughts of spring. The photo shown here and our cover photo by Chuck Richardson, capture beautiful and stunning butterflies. In addition, you’ll find the golf schedule, information on fishing contests, a profile of our newest office member, and much more.

This issue also provides information about future financing.

Please take time to read it; and read the Board Meeting Minutes as well. This information will help keep you informed and able to participate in responsible decision-making for our community.

So take time to enjoy this issue of The Canadian Laker as you also enjoy spring in Canadian Lakes.

Photo Credit: Chuck Richardson

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CONTENTS April/May 2019

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Morton Township Needs You

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Summer Concert Series

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What you need to know...

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Canadian Lakes Players: Spring Has Sprung and It’s Time for Some Fun

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From the Finance Subcommittee

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CWD in Michigan and the Changing Regulations on Baiting and Feeding Deer

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Art of the Pillow

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Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation

In Every Issue

8 From the General Manager

10 From the Board 12 Focus on a

Community Member

17 Marketing 18 From the CLA 22 Safety 24 Focus on Fishing

36 Life on Our Links

Publisher Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation 10690 Pierce Road Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 P 231-972-7651 • F 231-972-8884 canadianlakes.org

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44 CLPOC Board

Editorial Art and Editorial provided by Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation thecanadianlaker@gmail.com

Spring Fever

Minutes

52 Calendar of

Area Events

54 Let’s Get Social 56 Art Expression

27 From the Canadian Lakes Kitchen

Photography Chuck Richardson and Candy Parnell Volunteer Staff Josh Howard, Marilyn Yvon and Nancy Wallace Deadline Dates Feb/Mar Issue - Dec 27 Apr/May Issue - Feb 26 June/July Issue - May 4 Aug/Sept Issue - July 6 Oct/Nov Issue - Sept 6 Dec/Jan Issue - Nov 6 Submissions Canadian Lakes sanctioned groups and outside organizations are encouraged to submit articles, pending approval by CLPOC Board. Submit all copy as an email attachment to Editor at thecanadianlaker@gmail.com.

Credits are noted with articles and photos.

Guidelines for Articles Submit in Microsoft Word®, double spaced, preferably in Calibri font 11pt. or Arial font 11pt. For complete guidelines, contact thecanadianlaker@gmail.com.

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Graphics: Submit graphics in .pdf or .jpg format.

Cover Photo: Chuck Richardson

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Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy of content published in The Canadian Laker, the CLPOC cannot assume any responsibility for content, warranties, and representations made in advertisements herein. Advertisements or sponsor recognition appearing in The Canadian Laker is not an endorsement or recommendation of the advertiser’s product or service by the CLPOC. All warranties and representations made are solely those of the advertiser and any such claims regarding an ad’s content should be addressed directly to the individual advertiser.

CLPOC reserves the right to refuse publication of any editorial content, advertisement, or unsolicited material.

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From The General Manager

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ow, what a winter we had! It was one of the coldest, snowiest, rainiest winters I can remember. I’m so glad for our community that spring is here and the fun, warmer-weather activities have started.

EAST ROYAL BRIDGE

GREG BABBITT General Manager gbabbitt@clpoc.org

The southern bridge on East Royal Road is being replaced. As of the end of February, the contractor had removed the old bridge and started the footings for the new bridge. So East Royal will remain closed until the new bridge has been completed. This is scheduled to occur no later than Memorial Day weekend, barring any serious weather delays. The new bridge will be 24 feet wide, compared to the old bridge that was 17 feet wide. This will allow more room for vehicle traffic and when pedestrians or bikers are on the bridge at the same time as vehicles.

The height of the bridge deck from the lake level will also be increased to allow for an additional 10 inches of clearance for boat traffic. This bridge will not have a posted weight limit, as it will accommodate all Michigan legal load limits— including a fully loaded concrete truck and the Morton Township Fire Department ladder truck. This will be a very nice improvement when it is completed.

FINANCE

OFFICE 10690 Pierce Rd. Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 Phone: 231-972-7651 Fax: 231-972-8884 OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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MEMBER SERVICES Jill Warners Elizabeth Hohne Paige Terry memberservices@clpoc.org

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Fiscal year 2019 ended March 31. As of the end of February, we were projected to finish on budget. If this projection remains accurate, we intend to contribute $514,922 to the Replacement Reserve Fund and $70,000 to the Capital Improvement Fund.

Fiscal Year 2020 is a different story.

After it was determined that the annual assessment could not be collected, we were left with a $690,000 deficit. The Board, Finance Committee, and management have been working together to decide the best financial way to balance the budget. Several options are being discussed, from lowering the contributions to Reserve and Capital, using set-aside Future Operating funds, implementing some extreme amenity reductions and budget cuts, and so forth. Unfortunately, finding the best option is not easy and is

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a matter of opinion. The parties involved will continue to work vigorously on this issue. By the time you read this, the decisions will have been made, as the Board is required to adopt a balanced budget prior to the start of the fiscal year, April 1.

MAINTENANCE

There is always a need to do maintenance around the community. Early spring consists of pot-hole repairs, golf course and common area clean-up, asphalt road sweeping, turfed area repairs necessitated by the snow plowing, and so forth. These are just some of the items we must do as time permits in our daily schedule. So, I ask that you please be patient with the staff, as it will take time to complete all these maintenance items.

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

Our attorney has been in the process of restating our Articles of Incorporation.

After the event involving the annual assessment language, we want to be assured they are legally correct. This will be somewhat of a lengthy process in order to ensure the Articles can be relied upon. Once this has been officially completed, the corrected version will be posted to the website and copies will be made available to members.

COMMITTEES

Again this year I will have some general manager committees to aid the staff and me with operational items or Board assignments. The committees are Building and Grounds, Compliance, Golf, Lakes and Environmental, Marketing and Awareness, and Restaurant. I truly appreciate the support from members willing to volunteer their time and efforts to serve on these committees.

In closing, as always, my friendly reminder is to please be safe and courteous to others while you are enjoying Canadian Lakes so that we can all enjoy this great community together. Even though this may be a difficult financial year for us involving budget cuts, we will do our best to make this another great season at Canadian Lakes!

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From The Board

Dear Fellow Canadian Lakes Members

N Written by: President Jan Watts

CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS board@clpoc.org OFFICERS President Janice Watts janiceleewatts2002 @yahoo.com Vice President Paul Szymkowicz pls.clpoc@gmail.com Secretary Beckie DeYoung larrybeckie@aol.com Treasurer James French jbf.clpoc@gmail.com DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE Bob Halpin rbobhalpin@aol.com Jim Brakora jbrakora@hotmail.com James Swartzendruber jswartz744@yahoo.com John Colley jacclpoc@gmail.com Dan Altier altierdt@gmail.com CLPOC BOARD MEETINGS Regular Monthly Board Meeting Fourth Saturday 9 a.m., Highland Haus Workshop Board Meeting Second Wednesday 5:30 p.m., CLPOC Office Conference Room

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o doubt in writing a president’s of action, the results would be narrow communiqué the author seeks in focus. an eye-catching message, Listening takes on a whole new points to ponder, or content containing meaning and perspective. It is paravaluable insight that may have gone mount to listen to the collective memunnoticed or needs to be addressed. bership, not just those that fall within Hopefully I can accomplish a little of your personal criteria or echo chameach in my article. ber. We have a diverse demographic Being a CLPOC Board director for membership having different economthe last six years, my experience has ic backgrounds, improved and unimnot been what I envisioned. Areas that proved lot owners, diverse age groups, I thought would be a challenge were and those that use amenities and those not, and those areas that I thought that don’t, to name a few. That is not would be a “cake walk” proved the to mention the 4000-plus opinions most testing. on how the future of Canadian Lakes Once becoming a director, you should look or how the CLPOC should take on a new set of responsibilities be run. All the while realizing and in your life. You no longer look at respecting that each voice and vote has CLPOC business issues from a person- equal value. al perspective, “How will this decision No matter how much thought and affect me?” Rather, every decision/vote consideration are given to any issue, the Board makes affects 4000-plus lot there will always be opposition within owners. the membership—that is a given. What Reviewing past practices, successmany may not realize is the internal es, and setbacks and researching all contemplation and sleepless nights that available data and facts, membership take place mulling over the pros and input, and dialog with fellow board members is time intensive. Sometimes an item needs to be bounced back and forth between CLPOC The Board of Directors wants to make you aware committees. There is no that a Finance Subcommittee is currently developing issue taken lightly and a funding plan. This plan will be presented to the all angles are considered.

Finance Committee for discussion, and Finance will With nine dedicated then present it to the Board. Once the Board has apand passionate Board proved a plan, a special meeting of the members will directors, most often difbe held sometime in June, for the purpose of requestferent perspectives arise. ing the members to approve the funding plan. The Giving full disclosure, it Board will also determine a member in good standing can be stressful at times date for those eligible to vote and the official date of but equally insightful. If the meeting. Once the details have been finalized, we had a Board that was members in good standing, as of the record date, will all like-minded reprereceive the official notice of the meeting sometime in senting only one side/ May, via mail, along with the ballot(s). angle regarding a course Sincerely,

CLPOC Board of Directors

ANNOUNCEMENT

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Canadian Lakes Property Owners Vision Statement cons on sensitive proposed courses of action. Fiduciary duty is the responsibility that guides us.

After having spent well over a thousand hours dedicated to CLPOC business, personally taking on high commitment roles, my journey has been priceless—the rewards of knowing that I am giving back to a community I call home, being part of the corporate process striving for the betterment of Canadian Lakes, building relationships with many neighbors/members, and rising to the challenges set before the CLPOC. There is a lot of responsibility with being a Board director and it should be acknowledged that it is not for everyone. For me, I look back with fondness and ahead with hope.

In closing, to those who have considered running for the board: please do. I guarantee it will be an experience that provides personal growth and fond appreciation working with a group of dedicated people.

Canadian Lakes is a premier recreational and residential community set in West Michigan’s scenic heartland. As a unified community of private property owners offering an unequaled quality of life, Canadian Lakes fulfills the diverse needs of all members in a natural setting for present and future generations to enjoy. This Core Vision is characterized by: • The natural beauty of the area and its desirability as a place to live • Outstanding recreational and social activities • Financial soundness and sustainability • Protection of property values through disciplined growth and the development and maintenance of a high quality infrastructure

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Our heritage: We value our history and its ideals of friendliness, mutual support, affordability, and shared responsibility for our natural environment.

Participating in the activities we love: We value participating in activities we love with our friends and neighbors and supporting the diverse and changing interests of our members.

Protecting property values: We value taking proactive steps to protect and enhance the investment members have made in their homes and in community amenities.

Financial soundness and sustainability: We value a financial structure that enables us now and in the future to meet community standards for the quality of our properties, membership programs and services and safety.

Shared governance: We value and depend on the leadership and participation of members in the governance activities of the community and on an informed membership.

Volunteerism: We value the active volunteer community service of our members, both in Canadian Lakes and in the surrounding communities.

Leading into the future: We value careful planning, openness to change, and taking proactive steps that will ensure our best future as a community.

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Focus on a Community Member

Meet

Elizabeth Hohne

BY MARILYN YVON

If you’ve stopped by the CLPOC office recently, you may already have met the newest addition to the office staff, Elizabeth Hohne, at the front desk.

Let’s get to know her.

Elizabeth lives in Big Rapids, where she grew up. Her household consists of husband Matthew, four-year-old daughter Violet, and two cats, Figaro and Mez. Matthew is the kitchen manager at Applebee’s in Walker. Violet is taking dance classes in ballet and tap. Fluffy white Figaro and youngster Mez do what cats do.

You may recognize Elizabeth from her other job as a server at Blue Lake Tavern. Although family and work keep her busy, she also finds time to play outdoors and to roller skate. Other interests include reading poetry and writing. She also draws, primarily portraits in pencil or charcoal.

“I’m a quiet one,” Elizabeth admits. She does enjoy meeting interesting people here in Canadian Lakes and is ready to help when she’s behind the desk. “I’ve had good interaction with the people who’ve come into the office,” she says. She’s not quite a stranger around here, having known some of the office staff for years. Although still learning about her job here, Elizabeth says, “I’m getting to know where things are, and I’m beginning to fit in.”

Elizabeth Hohne

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Elizabeth is a fan of Canadian Lakes; in fact, she’s even considered writing about our community. “I enjoy the lakes and golfing, as well as the people,” she says. Her advice to anyone thinking about moving here: “Do it!”

Another Addition to the Office Staff

Ken Swathwood Ken Swathwood was recently hired as a parttime employee, as the Small Claims Assistant to CLPOC Controller Kim Dowell. Ken is responsible for gathering documentary evidence, preparing Small Claims Court documents, and representing the Corporation in the Small Claims Court. He retired in 1997 from the Enforcement Division of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, where one of his tasks was obtaining documentary evidence to be presented in cases brought in administrative hearings and District and Circuit Court cases.

Ken and his wife, Sharon, bought their first house in Canadian Lakes in 1996, moving permanently in July 1997.

They built their current house in 2002. Both have been active in the different committees and organizations here at Canadian Lakes.

“We both feel blessed to be part of such a great community,” Ken says.

Ken Swathwood

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CONCERT SERIES

Returns This Summer

BY MARILYN YVON

SUMMER IS ON THE WAY. And with it comes the popular Lakeside Motor Sports Summer Concert Series at the Reuther Pavilion. A great lineup of entertainers has been scheduled, with something for just about every musical taste.

New this year, wristbands will be sold to individuals wishing to make a single contribution for the season (tax deductible) rather than making a free-will donation at each show. People who purchase the wristbands simply wear them to the concerts to show that they are supporters. The wristbands will be on sale later this spring as well as at the shows.

Dave Spieker leads the concert series volunteers— who include Marilyn Yvon, Danielle Maneke, Susan Morris, Jim Brakora, Marty McGuire, Kathleen Reau, Jim Benoit, and Diane Spieker. Providing a variety of quality entertainment during the summer for Canadian Lakes and our surrounding community promotes awareness of Canadian Lakes as a destination and encourages community growth. Again this year, Lakeside Motor Sports

is providing significant funding for the series, with additional sponsors from throughout our community.

These sponsors will be recognized throughout the season for supporting our series and helping bring music to our community.

Bring lawn chairs, pack some snacks— or buy a hot dog and lemonade from the Hot Dog Man— stake out a spot on the lawn or in the water, and prepare to be entertained.

First your foot will tap to the beat, then you’ll clap in time to the music, then you’ll find yourself singing along; and before long you’ll be up and dancing. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. The Reuther Pavilion is located at Pierce Beach on the Main Lake.

Photo: Candy Parnell

Here’s this summer’s schedule. Hope to see you there!

JUNE 9 – The Turnips: Out of Big

Rapids, band members have been collaborating since 2009 and are adept at a wide range of music, including rock, blues, and folk. Last year during their performance here, rain dispersed much of the audience just 20 minutes into the concert—so let’s show The Turnips we appreciate the return of this group that brings inspiration and energy to audiences.

JUNE 23 – The Brenda Loomis Band: Just inducted into the Michigan Country Hall of Fame, this high-energy group includes rock and blues with their country song covers, along with some original pieces. This talented group blends power harmonies, led by Brenda’s stirring vocals, with instrumental acuity on guitars (lead, steel, and acoustic), keyboard, Dobro, sax, bass, and drums to create great entertainment.

JULY 7 – Great Scott!: This six-piece cover band from Grand Rapids entertains with a nice mix of crowd-pleasing tunes. Sing and dance to favorites from the 1950s right up through today’s sounds. Great Scott! has performed to enthusiastic crowds throughout the Midwest. There might even be a fun surprise to end the Reuther Pavilion show.

JULY 21 – Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra featuring Rick Reuther: Always popular with the Canadian Lakes crowd, this year the group will accompany Rick in a Frank Sinatra tribute. The orchestra’s fine musicians blend together to provide a variety of danceable tunes.

JULY 27 – Kari Lynch Band: This “younger” group does original material as well as fresh country tunes. The band has played thousands of shows across the U.S. and abroad, opening c a n a d i a n l a ke s .o r g

for popular country artists including Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, and the Charlie Daniels Band. The Kari Lynch Band will entertain Canadian Lakers in a three-hour concert.

AUGUST 10 – The Soul Syndicate: This group was the biggest hit at last year’s concert, and its appearance this year should be just as entertaining. Playing classic soul, rhythm and blues, and funk from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, The Soul Syndicate includes lots of horns, resulting in a great sound.

AUGUST 24 – Danielle Cosby Band: Blending musicians from other groups to back up Danielle’s vocals, this band will play a variety of tunes to get you tapping your toes, singing along, and dancing. Enjoy the sounds of classic rock, Motown, pop, blues, and much more.

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Morton Township

Needs You! THIS IS OUR DEPARTMENT- MORTON TOWNSHIP FIRE & RESCUE | Front left to right: Greg Jacobs, Justin Todd, Jeff Harvell, Chuck Ames, Phil Rohloff, Cecil Demott, Allen Sutherby Back Row: Karen Christian, Mike Yeager, Bob Burgess, Sean Todd, John Snider, Ethan McNeal, John Burnell, Scott Schroeder, Mike Harvell.

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BY CHUCK AMES, MORTON TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT BATTALION CHIEF

eing a volunteer emergency responder is about one thing. It’s not what you look like, what degree you have, or where you come from. It’s about heart to serve this community in a way that few can. If you have that, you’ve got everything we need.

I’m Chuck Ames and I have been on the Morton Township Fire Department for just over nine years. I’m currently the battalion chief. I enjoy giving back to the community.

Wherever I have lived, I have always been involved in community service. When my family and I moved here on a full-time basis, it was a great way to both give back and to meet people in the area with common interests.

Last year Morton Township Fire responded to 631 calls for service, with the number of calls continuing to rise year after year. We have approximately 30 members on our department

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and are in need of more. Most of our members work full time or are retired. This is not a full-time commitment, but rather as you are available to help.

Do you have a background in the medical field? Do you have experience driving commercial trucks? Neither of these things is required, but we need assistance. We offer free training for those willing to serve as either medical first responder and/or firefighter. We meet bi-weekly for training for two hours. Our department is not just about emergency responses. We also help with traffic control for 5k runs, the annual pancake breakfast, the CLA Winter Carnival, and other community events.

If you have interest in being a part of the Morton Township Fire Department and are ready to learn more, contact me, Chuck Ames, battalion chief, at 616-890-9346 or at charlesaames@gmail.com

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What you need to know…

Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation (CLPOC) will enter Fiscal Year 2020

Close ice rink and cross-country ski trail 1,000.00 Close Castle January through March 3,400.00 (except for paid events) without a funding plan approved by the membership. At the Close Alpine Haus 3,600.00 March 23, 2019 board meeting, the CLPOC Board of DirecReduce summer road maintenance and grading 10,000.00 tors approved the following reductions to the annual budget Reduce amount of annual road brines to one 15,000.00 in efforts to fulfill the mandate of approving a balanced budget as stated in our Articles of Incorporation. The reducReductions in the Maintenance Department of the CLPOC tions below would take effect June 16 if a funding plan isn’t will result in many changes in Canadian Lakes. Please refer approved. to the list above carefully to see which amenities will be closed effective June 17. The reduction in staff will prevent General & Administrative the CLPOC from doing many tasks around Canadian Lakes Reduce copier agreement 1,500.00 including the set-up and clean-up of unpaid events at our Reduce office hours 3,000.00 community venues, tree trimming and regularly scheduled Reduce full-time marketing/ grounds maintenance. Some maintenance of our grounds administrative assistant to part-time 13,000.00 will still remain, we simply will not perform the tasks as often Reduce Awareness budget 2,500.00 as before.

Eliminate Flower Power flower contribution 3,500.00 Reduce Marketing budget 21,000.00 Lakes Reduce lake spraying 8,500.00 The above reductions will result in many changes. Beginning Reduce operation of Truxor to half-time 10,000.00 June 17, office hours would be Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will close at noon on Pools & Fitness Center Wednesdays; Saturday hours will remain 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Close outdoor pool 11,000.00 Reductions in the Marketing Department will suspend (Will open if a funding plan is approved) Canadian Lakes News emails and Members Night along Reduce indoor pool and fitness hours 4,100.00 with Volunteer and Employee Night at Fifth Third Ballpark, among other items. The CLPOC will no longer provide funds Beginning June 17, the indoor pool and fitness center’s new for flowers to Flower Power. hours will be Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., eliminating special group usage prior to open swim and early Golf fitness center hours.

Close The Pines the day after Labor Day 8,000.00 Close The Highlands the day after Labor Day 8,000.00 Safety Remove water fountains on The Royal 1,200.00 Reduce patrol hours during high season 8,000.00 Reduce routine maintenance activities on courses 7,500.00 Royal Grille Eliminate member 10% discount - 24,000.00 Campground (will not start until if a funding plan is approved) Reduce office hours 2,700.00 Eliminate off-season usage and close By permanently changing menu to “bar food” center bath 10,500.00 only, the following would be reduced: Eliminate prep cook 5,000.00 Reductions at the campground will result in new office hours Eliminate line cook 5,600.00 of Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but Reduce runner hours 2,900.00 closed on Wednesdays. Sunday hours will be from 9 a.m. to Discontinue use of plates (replace noon, beginning June 17. Although members can still leave with baskets) 5,900.00 their trailers at their sites through the off season for $150, no Reduce food cost of goods 12,600.00 off-season camping will be allowed in the campground. The Reduce liquor cost of goods 5,200.00 center bathhouse will be closed for the off season.

The Royal Grille will offer mainly bar food that would be Maintenance served in baskets instead of on plates. Beer and wine prices Close Snow Tubing Tow 4,000.00 will also be slightly higher.

Reduce full-time maintenance position to part-time 24,000.00 Miscellaneous Eliminate clean-ups after CLA events 1,100.00 Wage freeze for all departments 17,000.00

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Canadian Lakes Marketing Introducing the

“Preview Pass”

I’m excited to tell members about our Preview Pass promotion for 2019. I’d like to think that this is the first of its kind offered, but I’m certainly not a Canadian Lakes historian.

For the past three years, you’ve heard me talk about our branding—our awareness advertising. Our message on billboards, the internet, radio, direct mail, and more has simply been Canadian Lakes, Michigan—find your GOOD life at CanadianLakes.org. With branding advertising, there’s not an exact item we sell to track, as in auto repair shops advertising $12.99 oil changes. The repair shop can run advertising and then see exactly what the return was. With branding advertising, it’s top of mind awareness building in efforts to be thought of when one enters into our buying cycle. And let’s face it, not many people (if any) wake up one morning saying to themselves, “Hey, I think I’ll go buy a home (or second home) today!” Our branding advertising has proven successful, with higher inquiries on our website and higher rates of recognition.

The Preview Pass promotion is a game changer. Our 2019 advertising message will be “Get your Canadian Lakes, Michigan Preview Pass starting at just $49 at canadianlakes.org.” Consumers can purchase a Preview Pass that includes a $30 Royal Grille gift card, two pool passes, and of course a guided (mandatory) visit with a community ambassador or Realtor of Canadian Lakes.

They’ll be given a guest pass to explore Canadian Lakes on their own after their guided visit. They will be special guests of the Marketing Department to test drive Canadian Lakes themselves. Visitors can also test drive golf, the winter sports

park, and more. There is also a Stay and Preview Pass, using the Canadian Lakes Campground and The Woods Vacation Rentals—all paying for their use, thus adding revenue to the corporation’s budget.

This will give interested people the opportunity to truly experience the GOOD of Canadian Lakes, but they can’t have it all until they are actually property owners. It’s a “dangle the carrot” type of approach. It also elicits more serious inquiries because they will have a financial commitment. Different from before, the Preview Pass promotion will be much easier to track because we are actually selling an item and advertising it—like the auto shop’s oil change.

How is Marketing managing budget cuts? To maintain the awareness that we’ve invested in already, responsible cuts from Marketing will be made, mainly on the internal marketing side of things such as Members Night at Fifth Third Ballpark, including employee and volunteer nights.

No new banners will be put up on poles around Canadian Lakes. Local search engine marketing and internet display will not be seen—just to name a few. These cuts include the full-time marketing associate/administrative assistant position as well.

With the recent implementation of the Preview Pass promotion for this year, I hope to bring paying visitors to Canadian Lakes to stimulate usage and the bottom line. If you find yourself telling people about the GOOD life, tell them about our Preview Pass and encourage them to visit canadianlakes.org to get it!

Our current members continue to be our best referral source, and you can assist in our advertising efforts. If we create the demand to be a member, we will all win!

I’m hopeful that the passionate members of Canadian Lakes who love our community will make Canadian Lakes prevail. All will be GOOD!

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From the CLA BY EARL CHRISTIANSON President 313-204-0877 eande751@sbcglobal.net

HI EVERYONE,

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’m writing this on Tuesday, February 20, exactly one month from the beginning of glorious spring. I want to see green grass, I want to see more sunshine, I want my boat, and I want to wear shorts— although with my legs, I suppose it’s better if they’re covered up. Winter was strange this year, so let’s hope that the springtime weather in Canadian Lakes is a little more normal.

The Winter Carnival for 2019 was also a little different this year. Because we had more ice than snow, all outdoor activities except ice skating were cancelled. However, it was still a great day. We had plenty of food and drink at the Highland Haus, there was a warm bonfire by the ice rink, and the Alpine Haus was filled with kids and adults enjoying the crafts, tattoos, and Dee Jay the Clown with his balloon creations and special show. Once again, thank you to everyone who attended, to all of our volunteers, to our local and area businesses for their donations of the door prizes, and to the CLA Board of Directors. I have included a few pictures from the carnival, as well as the Youth Ice Fishing Derby held by the Canadian Lakes Fishing Club on February 16.

Let’s take a look at what the CLA has on the calendar for April and May in Canadian Lakes: • Saturday, April 20 is the CLA Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds of the Highland Haus, starting at 11 a.m. SHARP. We will have

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President - Earl Christianson Vice-President - Robin Bielby 231-823-4302 | rbielby3@gmail.com Secretary - Sharon Schmidt 517-483-3182 | schmidts55@yahoo.com Treasurer - John Loy 616-481-4000 | jloy@carlsonwagonlit.com Jo Alex 847-754-8137 | jolalexclakes@comcast.net Mike Burke 231-359-1114 | mburke890@charter.net

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DIRECTORY AD SALES Bill Kerwin LITE LINES Elaine Christianson 313-204-7751 | eande751@sbcglobal.net MEDICAL SUPPLIES Sharon Schmidt Mike Burke Bob Teeter 231-972-0072 | bobteeter1@gmail.com

DIRECTORY WHITE PAGES/MEMBERSHIP Jo Alex

NEWCOMERS Earl Christianson Elaine Christianson

DIRECTORY YELLOW PAGES Earl Christianson Bill Kerwin 231-972-8918 | billkerwin35@gmail.com

PURCHASING John Loy Mike Burke

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separate areas for kids 2 years old and under, 3 to 5 years old, 6 to 10 years old, and 60 years old and over. Each area will contain plastic eggs filled with candy and some special prizes.

The Easter Bunny will also be there for pictures and to visit with everyone, so bring your cameras.

Saturday, April 27 from noon to 3 p.m. is our second annual Kite Day to be held at the south end of the Canadian Lakes airstrip by the hangar. Most of our events are open to all Canadian Lakes members and their families and guests. But sometimes we do special events just for CLA members and their families and guests. This is one of those special events. The CLA will supply kites, lemonade, and cookies. You can also bring your own kites to fly if you wish.

Last year was a lot of fun, so come out and join us to fly a kite or just watch.

This is open to kids and adults alike.

Remember, no drones will be allowed.

The CLA Board would like to thank Airport Manager Ted Goulet for making arrangements for us to use the airstrip.

Saturday, May 4 from noon to 3 p.m. is the CLA Newcomers and Community Awareness Event (formerly the CLA Annual Newcomers’ Get–Together) at the Castle. We have changed the name to reflect the new vision of the event.

This event is open to everyone who SANCTIONED ACTIVITIES - SIGNS Tom Gawenda 231-557-4776 | btgawenda@charter.net SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Peggy Brohl 901-831-1673 | msbrohl@comcast.net Lou Preston 248-420-8811 | louispreston6@gmail.com VOLUNTEERS Robin Bielby 231-823-4302 | rbielby3@gmail.com WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR Lee Ann McCormick BRICK SALES Liz Dean 231-972-8576 | ldean710@charter.net

has purchased property in Canadian Lakes during the previous year as well as all CLPOC members no matter how long they have been property owners. Many of our sanctioned clubs, the CLPOC, and some local and area businesses and services will be represented. This is a great opportunity to welcome our new community members, visit with friends, and gather some information you may not have known. Contact me at 313-204-0877 or Elaine at 313-204-7751 or both of us at eande751@sbcglobal.net for more information.

• Monday, May 27 is the annual Memorial Day Program at the Castle from 10 to 11 a.m. This patriotic, meaningful program will once again be presented by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Mecosta “Heart of the Lakes,” which always puts on a wonderful program.

Just as an FYI, I am working with a few people on developing some new events for this summer and fall. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but as I collect more information, I will take it to the CLA Board for discussion and approval.

We are very pleased to welcome two new CLA Board members this year. Peggy Brohl and Lou Preston will be working in the area of social activities. Both Peggy and Lou bring a lot of experience and enthusiasm to our Board, and we are grateful to have them join us.

Speaking of the CLA Board of Directors—and yes, here I go again—we need more people to join us. As current Board members complete their terms of office, we need people to replace them. However, we need people now to help out in certain areas. Being on the Board is truly a rewarding, fun, and important job. We need people to: 1. help out with kitchen operations and organizing volunteers 2. assist with Membership and Directory White Pages 3. take over Communications 4. take on responsibility as Website Manager 5. take over the Directory Yellow Page section Some of these positions could be combined, and training will be provided.

It is crucial that we start adding Board members now. If we do not fill positions

left vacant by Board members who have or will have completed their terms of office, we will not be able to continue on with the number of events or services that the Canadian Lakes Association has provided since 1975. We cannot expect our current volunteer Board members to stay on as lifetime members. New people with new ideas are necessary to keep the CLA interesting, up to date, and moving forward.

What are the requirements to become a CLA Board member?

1. You need to be a current CLA member.

2. You need to be able to meet once a month for Board meetings and twice a month when we are planning large events like the Winter Carnival and the Summer Picnic.

3. You need to have the desire to give back to this great community and not only help plan our events but work at them as well.

4. You must enjoy meeting new people.

Contact me at 313-204-0877 or eande751@sbcglobal.net for more information.

In case you missed my note in the March Lite Lines, the CLA Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide will not contain a coupon section for the 2019/2020 year. This section was offered at no cost to our advertisers as an added incentive to advertise in our Directory. However, after speaking with a good cross-section of our advertisers, I learned that the coupons were not being used as much as we had hoped. Therefore, we are discontinuing the coupons. Advertisers can add discount coupons directly on their ads if they wish. The money we save from the additional printing and shipping costs will be put to better use in the way of a new fun or educational event for our CLA members.

I would like to wish you all a very happy and well-deserved spring. Elaine and I wish you all a very happy Easter.

The warm weather will soon be upon us, so let’s take advantage of the many wonderful amenities that Canadian Lakes has to offer. Whether you like to golf, fish, swim, walk/run, boat, or just enjoy the beauty of Canadian Lakes, let’s all be thankful that we have somehow found our way home to this very special place. c a n a d i a n l a ke s .o r g

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Canadian Lakes Events APRIL 20 — CLA ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT takes place next to The Highland Haus in the parking lot.

Starts at 11 a.m. SHARP. APRIL 27 — CLA ANNUAL KITE DAY at the south end of the Canadian Lakes Airstrip by the hangar.

Noon to 3 p.m. | 100th Ave. just before Seven Mile Rd.

MAY 4 — CLA NEWCOMERS AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS EVENT (formerly Newcomers’ Get–Together) at the Castle | Noon to 3 p.m.

MAY 17-20 — CANADIAN LAKES PLAYERS PRODUCTION

presents LONDON SUITE by Neil Simon will be presented at the Castle the evenings of May 16, 17, 18, Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Curtain at 7:00 p.m. plus a matinee performance on May 19 Doors open at 1:30 p.m. | Curtain at 2:00 p.m.

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Friday, May 24 | Saturday, May 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MAY 27 — CLA-SPONSORED MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM at the Castle | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Presented by the GFWC Mecosta “Heart of the Lakes.”

JUNE 22 — ANNUAL BASS TOURNAMENT

A two-person team event | 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Send entry form with check payable to Jason Snyder, 11474 S. Lookout Ridge, (989-621-0361).

JUNE 29 — SUMMER ART/CRAFT SHOW

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Canadian Lakes YARD WASTE

BY ROGER STOBERT

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

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anadian Lakes Yard Waste will be open Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and will be OPEN every Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., April through November 27, except April 21 (Easter Sunday).

For access to the site at other times, contact Canadian Lakes Safety at 231-972-8555. However, please be advised that it may take some time for safety personnel to respond to your request for entry as they have many other duties to perform and a higher priority call may preclude them from opening the yard waste gate at the agreed upon time. So, it is best to go on Wednesday or Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

As open burning of yard wastes is not allowed in Canadian Lakes and to prevent the dumping of these wastes on neighboring lots and common areas, the yard waste site was established to provide CLPOC members in good standing with a place to dispose of their residential yard waste.

Canadian Lakes Yard Waste is located on the south side of Pierce Road between 110th Ave. and Tullymore Dr. To gain access you will need a 2019 CLPOC ID, vehicle sticker, or guest pass.

Items allowed to be brought to the yard waste site include tree and shrub branches and limbs less than four inches in diameter and plant-based materials normally associated with residential yard

maintenance such as grass clippings, leaves, and discarded mulch and plants.

The following are NOT allowed to be left at the yard waste site: garbage, including food scraps such as rinds, peels, cores, etc.; fireplace or campfire ashes; and yard waste containers or plastic bags.

When depositing your wastes, please place them as far off the road and on top of or behind previously dumped wastes. This helps to minimize the number of times a “push back” is needed to provide room for future deposits. And, this minimizes yard waste costs!

The friendly site attendants are all volunteers and are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. If your vehicle sticker is easily visible, they will give you a friendly wave when you enter but will stop you if they don’t see the sticker on your vehicle or it is not current.

Should you have any questions related to the yard waste site prior to your visit or should you want to volunteer to help at the site, please contact Roger Stobert, Yard Waste Coordinator, 231-972-1232 or spankky@charter.net.

Visit the Canadian Lakes members website at members.canadianlakes.org if you forget any of the above information. Hover over the “Governing” tab and select “Canadian Lakes Yard Waste” from the drop-down menu.

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Safety

Canadian Lakes Safety ROB MICKEY Safety Department Director rmickey@clpoc.org

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n this edition I would like to extend a huge round of thanks to the members of our Canadian Lakes Mobile Watch program. They are valuable to our department at all times of the year, but it’s during those cold and dark months that their dedication and involvement shine. They are crucial in helping our red light program succeed, as they are out daily covering every road in our development and spotting issues before they can become costly problems to homeowners. We all know water pipes and freezing temps don’t mix, and the warning systems that residents put in place can help— especially with the watchful eyes of our volunteers.

There were only a few days over the winter when the weather prevented the safe movement of our Mobile

Watch patrollers. They do brave some nasty weather to keep the program going and are willing to use their time in conditions during which we’d all rather be inside. It is truly nice to know there are people willing to make a difference in the community. It is also worth noting the effort and time the program directors and area captains put in daily with organizing schedules, recruiting, and attending meetings.

Winter is finally over! In the coming months, you can count on the volunteers of the Canadian Lakes Mobile Watch Program to remain vigilant and ready to help. And as always, please don’t hesitate to contact the Safety Department at 231-972-8555 if you see any safety concerns.

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FO C U S O N

BY DALE DOEPKER For questions about fishing in Canadian Lakes or the Fishing Club, contact Dale Doepker at dtroutman97@aol.com or 231-972-8663

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Results of 14th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby, Saturday, Feb. 16 Over 30 kids and even more adults showed up for our 14th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby postponed from a week earlier, due to slippery conditions. It appeared that every child caught at least one bluegill, and some caught as many as 10 plus a couple perch. A 25-inch pike was also caught on a tip-up and released. Besides fishing, they had donuts and hot chocolate, and 15 prizes given out, all free. A big thanks to the eight Canadian Lakes Fishing Club members who worked this event, plus the donuts donated by Conley’s Bakery, bait donated by Ace Hardware, and hot chocolate mix from the CLA. Canadian Lakes Fishing Club If you have an interest in fishing, come join our Canadian Lakes Fishing Club, where you can communicate with others who fish our lakes and many other lakes, including Saginaw Bay and Lake Michigan. In 2018 we had 54 dues-paying members ($10), with meeting attendance usually over 20. Everyone who joins is on our group email distribution list for keeping up to date on fishing-related information. Our meetings are the second Wednesday of each month from April to October, 7 p.m. at the Alpine Haus. For questions or more information, contact

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Dale Doepker at 231-972-8663 or dtroutman97@aol.com.

18th Annual Young Anglers’ Contest, Saturday, July 6, from 8 a.m. to noon This contest is for Canadian Lakes members’ children, grandchildren, and guests, 16 years and younger. Prizes will be awarded in each of four age groups: prize and trophy for largest fish, and five additional prizes by drawing in each age group. This assures all entrants a chance for a prize, regardless of their catch. Each entrant will also receive a bag with gifts when registering for the event. There is no charge, and anglers 16 years and under do not need a fishing license.

Anglers provide their own tackle and bait and may fish in any Canadian Lakes waters, from shore, dock, or boat. All anglers or their parent/guardian must check in at the registration/weigh-in site at the Main Pavilion west of the CLPOC main office from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday or 7:30 to 9 a.m. Saturday, where they will be given gifts, instructions, and bags for their fish.

All fish must be caught between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday. Weigh-in begins at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m. Adults may assist the youth only, if necessary, by baiting the hook, casting it out, and unhooking the fish. All fish entered must be

caught and lifted out of the water with a rod in the hand of the youth. Participants are to bring in only their largest bluegill, pumpkinseed, or sunfish. Crappie, rock bass, and perch are not eligible for the contest. All pike over 24 inches and all bass and muskies must be released live.

A picnic lunch of hot dog, chips, cookie, and beverage will be provided beginning at 10:30 a.m. We will also be filleting fish for demonstration and cooking fish for the contestants to sample. Fishing Club caps and tee-shirts will be available for purchase. A raffle will be conducted with over 20 great prizes to defray the cost of this and our many other youth fishing events during the year.

For questions, contact any Fishing Club member, Dale Doepker at 231-972-8663, or George Groll at 517-351-2612.

clear of nests and loons in the water.

We love our loons. Help us protect them! For questions, call Dale Doepker at 231-972-8663.

Definition of “Slow, No Wake Speed” The official definition from the Handbook of Michigan Boating Laws and Responsibilities: “means the slowest speed at which it is still possible to maintain steering and which does not create a wake.”

For unofficial information only: Several nearby states with this same definition have also added the words “and not to exceed five miles per hour.”

Protect Our Island In Far West Lake we have a beautiful island the loons use for nesting, and it is also for recreation by Canadian Lakes members and guests. However, due to shoreline erosion, this island is shrinking in size each year. This erosion is mainly due to boats going above no wake speed, causing a wave action on the shoreline. Erosion is also caused by the beaching of boats on the island, which should be avoided.

Canadian Lakes Bass Tournament, Saturday, June 22 A two-person team event from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Entry fee is $25 for each fisherman in two-person teams. Optional $10 fee per boat for Big Bass awards.

Registration begins May 1. Applications must be received by Thursday, June 20. One person on each team must be a Canadian Lakes member or a parent, sibling, child, or grandchild of same.

Send entry form with check payable to Jason Snyder, 11474 S. Lookout Ridge, (989-621-0361). For additional information, contact Dale Doepker at dtroutman97@aol.com or 231-972-8663. Rules and entry form will be at the CLPOC office kiosk and on the CLA website.

Protect Our Loons and Their Nests We normally have three loon nests on our Canadian Lakes each spring, where loons lay eggs between the first of May and early June. Eggs normally hatch 28 days later.

At Far West Lake the loons normally nest on the island near the center of the lake. A “Keep Clear” sign is placed on the island whenever there is nesting activity. Please do not go on or near the island while the sign is Gravel, Fill, Topsoil • Site Development posted. After the loons leave the nest, the sign will be removed and people Septic Systems (New & Replacement) can use the island for the rest of the year.

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Dinah (Millie Diget), Vernadette (Liz Dean), and Sheree (Linda Rinehart) listen to Lexie (Elaine Cox) lament about her love life.

Spring Has Sprung and It’s Time for Some Fun

BY LIZ DEAN

nce again the Canadian Lakes Players are planning a fun-filled evening for your enjoyment. LONDON SUITE by Neil Simon will be presented at the Castle the evenings of May 16, 17, 18, (doors open at 6:30 p.m./curtain at 7:00 p.m.) plus a matinee performance on May 19 (doors open at 1:30 p.m./curtain at 2:00 p.m.). Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per student. London Suite gives you a glimpse of four different scenarios.

GOING HOME tells a tale of a mother and daughter on a shopping trip. The daughter convinces her mother to go on a date with an elderly man, even though the mother is heavily against it.

DIANE & SIDNEY are a divorced couple—she is an actress and he is living with his male lover. Sidney claims he needs money from her to help pay the medical bills for his partner.

THE MAN ON THE FLOOR is about an American couple who are in London planning to attend the 26

Wimbledon Championships—until she loses the tickets, his back gives out and they are asked to move because they have accidentally been given Kevin Costner’s suite.

THE WEDDING revolves around a married couple on their daughter’s wedding day. The bride has locked herself in the suite’s bathroom and refuses to leave, ensuing in some outrageous slapstick moments.

So circle your calendar and plan to join your friends and neighbors for a great night. Tickets go on sale at the CLPOC Office from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturdays April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4 and 11. You can also order tickets by mail. Send your check (payable to the CL Players) and requested number of adult or student tickets, along with your date of performance preference, in a self-addressed/stamped envelope to: Betty Gawenda, 9013 N. Royal Road, Canadian Lakes, MI 49346. For ticket purchase questions, please contact Betty at 231-972-5702.

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MIKE’S MEXICAN from Michael Thayer This recipe has been in my immediate family for two generations and has actually been listed in two different charity fundraising cookbooks while I was in the Army. While it sounds basic, I promise you it will be a family favorite of yours, too.

2 pkgs McCormick’s taco seasoning 1 can refried beans large (family size) bag of Doritos 16 oz. shredded Colby-Jack cheese Toppings (sour cream, taco sauce, tomatoes,

shredded lettuce, red/orange bell pepper) DIRECTIONS: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• In a large frying pan, brown hamburger and drain.

• Add both packets of taco seasoning and refried beans into drained burger (you may need to add ¼ C water) • Crush entire bag of Doritos and pour evenly into a glass or metal 9x13 cake pan.

• Spoon out hamburger mixture over Doritos evenly.

• Completely cover top with shredded Colby-Jack cheese.

• Place in oven until cheese is fully melted.

13TH ANNUAL

COMMUNITY-WIDE

G A R AG E S A L E

Got stuff to sell? Like going to garage sales? The 13th

Annual Canadian Lakes Community-wide Garage Sale will take place on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To participate, you must register at the CLPOC Office between Wednesday, May 1 and Saturday, May 18 for your location to be placed on the map provided to shoppers.

The CLPOC will be advertising outside Canadian Lakes so others from Mecosta County will be aware of the event. Maps showing the locations participating in the garage sale will be available at the CLPOC office beginning Tuesday, May 21 in the afternoon.

Our community sign policy remains in effect. If you want signs for your garage sale, you can pick up a set at the CLPOC Office for a deposit of $20. These are the only official garage sale signs, limit two signs per sale. (No other type of signs will be permitted.) Upon returning the official signs, in the same condition as they were received, to the CLPOC Office no later than Monday, June 3, you will be refunded $10 of your deposit.

Again this year, Canadian Lakes property owners are encouraged to combine sale sites with two or three households. This tends to congregate more buyers, reduce neighborhood traffic, and make marketing of one’s treasures a little easier. It’s also a great way to socialize and get better acquainted with your neighbors.

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FROM THE FINANCE subcommit tee

D

ue to the failure, by 16 votes, of a funding plan proposal in November 2018, the Board of Directors needs a new funding plan to be in place by December 31, 2019, the date on which the current funding plan runs out. Failure to have a plan in place by that date will result in a shortfall of over two million dollars.

On January 9, 2019 the Board of Directors affirmed a subcommittee of the Finance Committee to ascertain information and from that provide a proposed funding plan to the Finance Committee. The plan, after review and any needed modification, was sent to the full Board for its March 23 meeting to begin Board discussions.

As the committee members approached this task, we divided our efforts into three key areas:

WHAT DO WE KNOW? WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A PLAN? WHERE DO WE GO? We are updating you the membership on our progress as of February 27, the writing of this article.

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WHAT DO WE KNOW? • We have 4000-plus members and probably as many different opinions on funding.

• We have proposed two funding plans in the last three years: 1. 2016 – MIP (Membership Investment Plan), which failed miserably for a variety of reasons. But it should be noted that there was a massive effort to defeat it by a special interest group, because it called for a two-tiered system of funding.

The group made it very clear that EVERYONE pays the same membership fee. There was also resistance to disparity in membership fees proposed in the two tiers at $900 for improved lot owners (ILOs) and $400 for unimproved lot owners (ULOs).

There were also concerns regarding the inclusive amenities—it appeared to be singularly regarding all of our golf courses being included for ILOs. Many stated that inclusion of either or both of the courses excluding The Royal would be acceptable.

2. 2018 – The Green Plan lost by a meager 16 votes. The key factor appeared not to be the inclusion of amenities, but disinformation proffered by a small group regardT h e C a n ad i a n L a ke r

ing language that was approved by membership in 2006 and 2012 pursuant to not collecting maintenance fees. The other main concerns stated were a change from CPI (Consumer Price index) to Rate of Inflation.

There was also concern of lot default equalization which was predicated on a lack of understanding and disinformation of what it was and the fact that members have been paying for that since 2006. The concern regarding inclusion of amenities was based primarily on a false prediction that it was actually causing a loss of revenue and could not be sustained.

• We initiated two informational postings designed to cover every member of the community. The first informational posting was to members who did not have email addresses on record with the CLPOC. These are residents who may not wish to share their emails or do not have computer access. These members were sent information via the USPS. These members were given a hotline to provide their thoughts.

Members were asked to provide their thoughts by 2/17. Letters were mailed to 1,385 members; of that number, there were 8 responses rep-

resenting .57% of the membership polled. On 2/15 an email was sent to all those members who provided emails to the CLPOC. Members were asked to provide their thoughts to clpocfunding@gmail.com by 2/27.

There were 2,360 emails sent and 46 responded, representing 1.9%. The aggregate percentage of response of all members who sent information is 1.4%.

• We are also aware of information from previous interactive on-site member meetings (workshops, listening sessions), town halls, interactive Facebook meetings, surveys, and prior emails. These revealed a wide variety of thoughts; the surveys garnered no significant number of responses, and an equally small number of emails was received.

One would be deceptive to say that any declarative trends emerged and certainly are not representative, as

has been stated, of a majority of the membership.

• The apathy regarding this issue in two elections is astounding when you consider that somewhere between 35% and 40% of the membership didn’t even vote.

defined essential components. We will keep the membership up to date as we proceed on this final piece of our defined task.

We wish to thank all those who have taken time to share their thoughts over the past three years.

WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A PLAN? This is the question we are about to tackle. We will keep the membership updated on Members eNews as we proceed.

Finance Subcommittee, Steven Wilcox Paul Szymkowicz Dan Rice

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CWD in Michigan and the Changing Regulations on

Baiting and Feeding Deer

By Harold Wolf

anadian Lakes is blessed with beautiful deer. We enjoy watching them graze, run among the trees, and even play among themselves. We want to help them by putting out food, particularly in winter, although some people feed deer year-round. But by feeding the deer, we are actually putting them at risk for a deadly disease.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a contagious, neurological disease that affects deer, elk and moose. It causes degeneration of the brain, resulting in emancipation (abnormally thin appearance), abnormal behavior, loss of bodily functions, and eventual death. CWD is 100% fatal. Once a deer is infected, there is no known recovery or cure. To date there is no evidence that CWD can be naturally transmitted to humans or other animals (other than those listed above).

CWD is caused by a normal protein called a Prion that folds incorrectly and can infect other deer. It is transmitted through direct deer-to-deer contact or contact with saliva, urine, feces, blood carcass parts of infected deceased deer, or infected soil. Prion are extremely resistant in the environment and can remain infectious for years.

To date, CWD has been identified in eight counties in Michigan: Clinton, Dickinson (UP), Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Kent, and Montcalm. There have been over 60,000 deer tested since the initial testing began in 2015, with 117 positives identified.

To date, no free-ranging deer have tested positive in Mecosta County.

In an effort to slow the spread of the disease, the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has passed new baiting and feeding regulations as of January 31, 2019. Baiting and feeding deer in the entire Lower Peninsula is banned; this includes Canadian Lakes. The DNR enforces this through our local conservation officers. Fines can be as high as $400 to $500. These fines are based on location and local prosecution. This ban has been imposed in an effort to eliminate large numbers of deer congregating in very small areas, thereby minimizing the spread of bodily fluids.

We can all help slow the spread of this devastating disease by following Michigan Rules and Regulations. For more information, go to MI.GOV.DNR, or please call or email Harold Wolf, SMWMA (Southern Mecosta Whitetail Management Association) president and Canadian Lakes member, at 269-209-9871, or haroldwolf63@gmail.com.

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BY MARILYN YVON or as long as she can remember, Junanne Kern was interested in painting. She began to paint in earnest about eight years ago, when a newspaper ad for an art class piqued her interest. She started doing watercolors, then on to acrylics—but a different form of painting was beginning to form in her mind.

“I decided to make my own decorative pillows,” Junanne explains, “because I had designed the eating area of our new house with a banquette and needed pillows for that.”

And so she did. In her loft studio, Junanne creates colorful, engaging artwork, often of birds, trees, and leaves.

On a heavy cotton fabric pillow cover, first she tapes off the area in which she’ll paint. Then she sketches out the design. Using high-quality paint, she produces her artwork. White acrylic paint is used for the base

of the design; color is then applied. The next step is ironing the design, to heat-set the paint; as a result, the pillow covers are washable. Once a cover is stuffed, the pillow is ready to use.

Family and friends encouraged her to create painted pillows to sell. “At the first three craft shows I attended, I sold 17 pillows,” she says.

However, Junanne’s art teacher told her she was in the wrong venue, saying, “You do fine art.” So Junanne took her creations to Artworks in Big Rapids, where her colorful work was accepted for display and sale.

Artistically multi-talented, Junanne continues to produce wall paintings using watercolors and acrylics.

She designed the home she and husband Tom share along the Little Muskegon in Canadian Lakes and had designed their previous house in Deford, Michigan.

She taught piano and classical guitar for 34 years and served as musical director of her church. Her musical inclination led Junanne to join the Melody Makers.

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Tom and Junanne have lived in Canadian Lakes since August 2016. Of this community, she says, “There’s so much to do here. If you’re bored, it’s your own fault.” Before moving here, the couple lived in a farming community not far from Caro. Tom served as sheriff of Tuscola County for a number of years. Between them, the couple has three children and six grandchildren. Three cats grace their home—Quynn, McKynna, and Brynna. “They are a very big part of my life and are in the loft studio when I’m painting,” Junanne says.

“Painting the pillows is freeing,” Junanne reveals. “It isn’t about making money—I just want to paint.” She doesn’t have certain days or times when she paints. Typically, she does more when her husband is away, because, she admits, “It’s quiet.”

Although she doesn’t paint with selling in mind, Junanne will do custom designs. If interested in engaging her, contact j.kernart@gmail.com.

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Life on Our Links

DENNIS WOLFE PGA Golf Pro

LEAGUES

If you have questions about golfing in Canadian Lakes, contact Dennis Wolfe at The Royal Golf Shop at 231-972-8979 or dwolfe@clpoc.org.

L E A G UE D AY/C O U R S E / T IME

18-Hole Men Mon./The Royal/8 a.m. tee times

P R O F IL E

No dues, weekly entry, compete in flights, play as often as you like

9-Hole Women Mon. p.m./The Pines & The Highlands 2-player teams, dues, match play

format, structured schedule 18-Hole Women Tues./The Royal/9 a.m. shotgun

Dues, structured play on a weekly basis, compete in flights

9-Hole Men Tues. a.m./The Pines or The Highlands No dues, weekly entry, play as often

as you like 9-Hole Men Tues./The Royal/3-6 p.m.

2-man teams, dues, match play format, structured schedule

9-Hole Women Wed. a.m./The Pines or The Highlands Fairway Gals Player Development

League 9-Hole Men Thurs./The Royal/9 a.m. shotgun

Weekly drop-in scramble, all players welcome

9-Hole Women Thurs. a.m./The Pines or The Highlands Dues, flight play, participate as

often as you like 9-Hole Men

Thurs. p.m./The Highlands

9-Hole Men Thurs./The Royal/4:30-6:00 p.m.

2-man teams, dues, match play format, structured schedule

9-Hole Women Fri./The Pines/9 a.m. shotgun

Weekly drop-in scramble, all players welcome

9-Hole Juniors

Fri./The Pines/noon tee times

MONEY-SAVING OPTIONS FOR GOLF AT CANADIAN LAKES We offer a variety of purchase options and discount plans to accommodate our members and their guests. The following is an overview of your options. • Seasonal Golf Pass: This is a convenience plan for the most avid golfers. You pay one price (as a single or a couple), and this covers all your greens fee costs from April 1 through October 31. This privilege

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is not transferrable and is available only to members. We also offer a Junior Golf Pass, which is a tremendous value. • Seasonal Lease or Private Cart Pass: This is a convenience plan offered to cover the use of a golf cart for the season. The Lease Cart Plan is sold by individual or couple and provides you a seat in a CLPOC golf cart at all our locations for each visit.

The Private Cart Pass is a trail fee that we charge members to use their own golf carts

each time they play. The Private Cart Pass has one price, and the privilege applies to the members (that is, husband/wife, partners) who own the designated property.

• 12-Pack Punch Cards: This appeals to players who are active but not quite avid in their playing habits. Each card contains twelve 9-hole rounds with cart usage included.

It can be used at all three courses.

We sell them by customer category (member or guest). Member punch cards can be used for spouses or other CLPOC members. Punch cards are available for purchase throughout the season. The guest punch card can be a good tool to save money if you are hosting a large group.

OTHER PROMOTIONS: Daily Twilite: Every day at each of our three courses we offer a “Buy a greens fee and get your cart free” special that begins at a certain time.

This applies only to a player who is purchasing a greens fee for play on that day. This is a $9 savings for 9 holes and an $18 savings on an 18hole round.

Highlands Sunriser: This course-specific promotion enables you to play The Highlands between 7 and 9 a.m. for $16 per player, cart included (for members and their guests) on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Cheaper by the Dozen: This is a great deal when you are entertaining a large group of family or friends. When you have a group with a minimum of 12 (pay-out-of-pocket players), you pay $16 per player for 9 holes or $32 per player for 18 holes, cart included. This special is not available at The Royal on Saturdays and Sundays before noon.

Oktoberfest: Come enjoy The Royal in October for some great scenery at a great price! We will be charging $16 per player for 9 holes and $32 per player for 18 holes (cart included).

This special applies to members and their guests.

You can view all our rates at canadianlakes.org or you can stop at the CLPOC Office and pick up a copy of our 2019 Golf Guide.

GOLF LEAGUES We offer 12 golf league opportunities for our members. Some are very structured and require regular participation, while others are accommodating for players who participate occasionally. Most leagues will require the players to have a USGA Index (handicap). Canadian Lakes is a GAM (Golf Association of Michigan) club and offers handicap service for an annual fee of $30 per player. For more details on the activities listed, please contact PGA Professional Dennis Wolfe at dwolfe@clpoc.org.

JOIN THE CANADIAN LAKES HOLE-IN-ONE CLUB This is the best investment you can make. By investing $5 in yourself, you have secured your chance to win some or all the Canadian Lakes Hole-InOne Club Prize Fund. Each year this fund provides over $1,200 in potential prize money for members who make a hole-in-one at Canadian Lakes. The ground rules are simple: make a holein-one on The Royal, The Highlands, or The Pines between April 1 and October 31 with two additional witnesses to verify your great shot and you are a winner!

When we have multiple winners, they will share equal portions of the prize fund. Your prizes will come back to you in the form of gift certificates from the golf shop and Royal Grille. My best advice is to bet on yourself because you never know when the next shot is going in!

JUNIOR GOLF AT CANADIAN LAKES: A GREAT VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY! We are very fortunate to have three golf courses with multiple tee options to accommodate golfers of all ages and skills. We also offer a tremendous

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value for junior golfers with $5 greens fees at The Pines and The Highlands (for 9 holes) or a Junior Seasonal Pass for $180 (good on all three courses).

The Pines attracts the most attention from our juniors and family golf activity. It offers four sets of tees that create an option for all members of the family (1100 yards, 1900 yards, 2400 yards, or 2800 yards). The Highlands also provides a 9-hole experience that plays less than 2000 yards.

The Royal now features a set of silver tees, which reduces the yardage to less than 2000 yards on each 9.

This summer we will offer two junior golf camps to introduce youngsters to the game. The first camp will be offered June 24 through June 28.

The second camp will be offered July 1 through July 4. Both camps provide the same instruction and allow us to accommodate more junior golfers. We meet each morning at 8:30 a.m. and classes last for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Juniors age 7 and up are invited to participate. We can supply equipment if necessary.

The instruction is provided by PGA Professional Dennis Wolfe and LPGA Professional Carolyn Allingham. We hold the class size to a maximum of 12 players. If demand exceeds supply, we will add a second time slot each week camp is offered. To register your juniors or obtain more information, contact Dennis Wolfe at dwolfe@ clpoc.org.

Summer vacation brings the opportunity to engage our junior golfers in a weekly Junior Golf League. Our junior league is played on Fridays at The Pines, with play beginning at noon. Most of the activity is 9 holes, with our more advanced players playing 18 holes. Volunteer mentors accompany our junior players each week. The mentors guide them on etiquette, scoring, club selection, and rules. This is a wonderful and rewarding experience for both mentor and player. LPGA Professional Carolyn Allingham coordinates the junior continued on page 38

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league activity. The activity will begin on Friday, June 14. Check the CLPOC website or watch the weekly Member eNews for more details.

SEASON-LONG MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS First-round matches will be from June 1 through June 15 for both the men’s and women’s championships. Players will have 15 or 16 days to complete each round of matches. Deadlines for each round are

firm. Registration information will become available in early May. All players must have a USGA Index.

SEASON-LONG 2- MAN TEAM MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP (NEW EVENT) Potential stroke play qualifying from May 15 through May 31; top 16 teams will qualify for Match Play. Each round will have approximately three weeks to complete.

2019 EVENT SCHEDULE Apr 12 Chippewa Hills Boys Invite at The Royal Apr 13 Green Jacket Betterball at The Royal Apr 26 Chippewa Hills Boys Invite at The Royal May 4 Cinco de Mayo Scramble May 8 Remus Lions Golf/Bowl at The Royal May 18 Match Play Blitz at The Royal May 25 Closest to Pin Contest at The Royal and The Highlands May 26 BIG CUP Family Scramble at The Pines May 29 Dates & Mates Scramble at The Royal Jun 5 Gals on the Green at The Royal Jun 8/9 Canadian Lakes Classic Jun 12 Tri-Lakes Golf Benefit at The Royal Jun 15 LaSenorita Open at The Royal Jun 19 TBA Jun 26 TBA Jun 29 Kings & Queens Jul 6 Firecracker Open at The Royal Jul 10 St. Mike’s on Spikes at The Royal Jul 17 18-Hole Ladies Invite at The Royal

Jul 20 Match Play Sixes at The Royal Jul 27/28 Ladies Club Championship Aug 3/4 Canadian Lakes Men’s Invitational at The Royal Aug 7 Play for Pink Benefit Aug 15/16 Junior Club Championship at The Pines Aug 17/18 Men’s Club Championship Aug 21 Mobile Watch Outing at The Pines Aug 31 Patriot Golf Scramble at The Highlands Sep 1 Closest to Pin at The Royal and The Highlands Sep 4 Ladies Cup Matches at The Royal Sep 18 Canadian Lakes Cup Matches at The Royal Sep 28 Forward Tee Open at The Royal Oct 12 Chili-Dog Scramble at The Royal Oct 31 Last day of the season JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS Camp 1: June 24-28 Camp 2: July 1-4

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Canadian Lakes

Mobile Watch

BY ROGER STOBERT

CLPOC Stickers Please remember to affix your 2019 CLPOC stickers to your vehicles, membership cards, permanent guest passes (if you have them) and your boats, kayaks, etc.

If you haven’t already received or picked them up and replaced last year’s stickers, be sure to do so soon.

A quick tip on the stickers: Set your windshield defroster to high and let the windshield warm up. This softens the glue of the old sticker, making it much easier to remove. The warm windshield will also help the glue on the new sticker to cure.

The Mobile Watch patrollers will be closely monitoring vehicles parked at common areas (beachfronts and fishing areas) for stickers. Vehicles without 2019 stickers will be reported to Canadian Lakes Safety.

We want to make sure that the outdoor facilities that we all pay for are reserved for Canadian Lakes members and their guests only.

Winter Watch Report It was another busy winter watch (red light) season for your Mobile Watch and Canadian Lakes Safety. Literally hundreds of red lights were reported to Canadian Lakes Safety.

The Mobile Watch and Canadian Lakes Safety watch over all the homes in Canadian Lakes. Over the years, the actions taken by Mobile Watch and Safety have undoubtedly saved residents thousands of dollars in damaged property. The Residential Vacation form is available at the CLPOC office and is also on the Canadian Lakes members website.

Spring – Summer Watch Outlook If you like the service the Mobile Watch and Safety perform watching out for your home during the winter while you are gone, please seriously consider helping us patrol in the summer months. Some of our volunteers work year around, but many are

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only partial-year volunteers in either the summer or winter.

What Will It Take?

We all have seen it—SPEEDING. Speeding is a problem in Canadian Lakes. We can blame contractors for some of the violations but we should face facts— WE are all part of the problem. We hope that it will not take the death or serious injury of a playing child, a walker, or a bicyclist to get us to slow down.

Canadian Lakes Safety has tried to raise our awareness by using the roadside speed monitor and by installing the dreaded portable speed bump devices. Usually, driving behavior changes—but only briefly.

Then speeds go back up.

Rest assured that Mobile Watch volunteers will do their part by reporting speed violators to Safety. Can we count on you to watch your speed while driving? Think of your children or grandchildren out playing in our beautiful community as you are driving and please obey the 25 mph limit. The time saved between 25 mph and 45 mph when driving five miles is only seconds. Consider the time and anguish should something tragic occur because of your speeding.

SLOW DOWN! We want to make sure that everyone has a fun and SAFE summer.

If You See Something, Say Something Whether it is summer or winter, Mobile Watch and Canadian Lakes Safety are always watching out for the safety and security of our common and private properties.

Since we are not a gated community, our assets are limited as to where we can be at any given time. That is where you come in.

If you see something, say something.

Report suspicious individuals and vehicles immediately. Call Canadian Lakes Safety at 231-972-8555; or if it is an emergency, call Central Dispatch at 911 or 231-796-4811.

Timely notification is crucial.

Go Green and White No. Mobile Watch is not taking sides between “Go Green” or “Go Blue.” After all, we believe in our personal SAFETY. Do you have a green and white reflective house number sign at your home? If you don’t, you should! As we have said in the past, “These signs are lifesavers.”

The reflective house number sign helps emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) and Canadian Lakes Safety find your home more easily, especially in the dark. It also helps Mobile Watch in reporting suspicious activities and red lights at your house.

Signs and metal posts are low cost items, but they pay big dividends. Reflective house number signs and posts are available for less than $20 at most home improvement stores or through Morton Township at www.mortontownship.org.

As a bonus, Mobile Watch will even help you install the metal post and sign at your house! Just call Roger Stobert at 231-972-1232 and we will schedule a friendly volunteer to help with installation.

Be smart and be safe. Install a reflective house number sign at your house! For those who already have reflective house number signs in place, we say THANK YOU, but please check to make sure the installed signs are high enough so that plowed snow next winter will not cover it. If we can’t see the sign, it doesn’t help.

Thank You for Your Service Canadian Lakes Mobile Watch would like to thank all those dedicated volunteers who donate their time, vehicle, and gas to help keep Canadian Lakes safe.

Did you know that some of our volunteers have been doing patrols for more than a decade? There are currently more than 50 patrollers who are members of our prestigious Decade

Club. This is a true commitment and dedication to community service!

Help Us Help You One of the Mobile Watch goals is to perform at least two patrols each day in each of the nine areas within Canadian Lakes. This involves some 6570 patrols each year to help keep Canadian Lakes safe and provide assistance when needed. While we have been successful in attracting some new MW members, WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP. For those returning from their winter retreats, now is the time to step up and show your appreciation to the Mobile Watch by joining. Gaps remain in the coverage in many patrol areas. Even if you cannot serve on a full-time basis, Mobile Watch could use your assistance as a part-time or substitute member.

If you can help for even some months of the year to ensure Canadian Lakes remains safe, please contact Roger Stobert at 231-972-1232 (spankky@charter.net) or Canadian Lakes Safety at 231-972-8555.

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Spring Fever

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ood swings, loss of appetite, feeling restless, and increased heart rate are all symptoms of the blurry medical diagnosis “spring fever.” It might sound catchy and like it’s just a song Loretta Lynn or Elvis might sing, but in the medical world, spring fever is real.

The anticipation of anything often leads to disappointment. It seems like the best part of a vacation, when all is said and done, was the week before, just looking forward to it. Once you get to that magical place you had been dreaming about and realize you still have to clean up after yourself and pay for everything, the glamour of it kind of melts away. This same dilemma happens when spring arrives. The winter months are long and dreary, and none of us is getting

Grapefruit Rhubarb Gin and Tonic INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons rhubarb syrup | ¼ cup grapefruit juice 2 ounces gin | chilled tonic water 1 cup chopped rhubarb | ½ cup water ¼ cup sugar INSTRUCTIONS 1. In saucepan, add rhubarb, sugar, and water. Bring to simmer until sugar has dissolved and rhubarb is soft. Puree and chill in refrigerator until cool.

2. Shake and strain ingredients into a glass filled with ice. Top with cold tonic water. Garnish with grapefruit twist.

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enough vitamin D from the sun or vitamin C from fresh foods. These deficiencies can cause an imbalance in our bodies and changes in our behavior that come to light once the weather changes.

Now that spring is here, there are things you can do to help alleviate symptoms of spring fever. Aside from absorbing as much sunshine as possible and eating your favorite springtime fruits, it has been suggested that a good old-fashioned gin and tonic alleviates some of the distress caused by spring fever and springtime allergies! I put a twist on this classic cocktail in the recipe on page 42. I used—loaded with vitamin C—rhubarb and grapefruit; and I recommend you drink while on your patio or boat. I may not be a doctor, but I spent many years as a bartender, and that’s kind of the same thing. Cheers to spring fever!

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CLPOC Board Minutes We’ve condensed Board meeting minutes published here in The Canadian Laker for faster reading and to keep printing costs of this publication as low as possible. Full Board meeting minutes are located on the members website (www.members.canadianlakes.org) under the governing tab. You’ll also find full videos of the meetings under the governing tab and in the Canadian Lakes Property Owners private group on Facebook. Like always, full minutes are available at the CLPOC office.

CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Saturday January 26, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Jan Watts at 9:00 am.

Board members present: James French (Skype), Bob Halpin, Dan Altier, Paul Szymkowicz, John Colley (Skype), Jim Brakora, Beckie De Young (Skype),and Jim Swartzendruber Board members absent: None Staff present: Greg Babbitt, Jessica Slendak, and Kim Dowell PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Watts reported as follows: • 2019 Board Executive Committee:

President Janice Watts

Vice President Paul Szymkowicz

Treasurer James French

Secretary Beckie De Young • Board member committee appointments for 2019 are as follows: a. ACC: Jim Swartzendruber, chair Jim Brakora, Bob Halpin b. Finance Committee: Jim French, chair, John Colley, Paul Szymkowicz Beckie De Young c. Strategic Planning: Dan Altier, chair, Bob Halpin John Colley, Jim Swartzendruber • Moving forward the Board invites member participation.

• Any questions on Canadian Lakes business should be directed to the General Manager or Board members.

• CLPOC Board looks forward to the development of a new funding plan and requested all be active in the process and not reactive.

FINANCIAL REPORT: Kim Dowell reviewed the financial information for the month of December 2018.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Committees reports as follows: a. ACC: (Jim Swartzendruber ) • Approved a three season room to

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be added to a home, placement of an out building and a dog run.

• Reviewed the charter and some policies that effect their decision making b. CLA Liaison: (Jan Watts) • January winners of the CLA $10-member appreciation drawing are Edward and Janet Lampron • Upcoming events are: i. The Winter Carnival on February 9 will be held in the Highland Haus and surrounding area with many listed activates taking place. Urged all to attend.

Volunteers needed. c. Executive: (Watts) • Steve Wilcox discussed the Finance Subcommittee’s first meeting.

• Jessica Slendak discussed some creative potential marketing ideas.

• Discussed the East Royal Bridge and other operational business issues which will be discussed by Babbitt later in his General Manager Update. d. Finance: (Jim French) At their January meeting: • Kim Dowell reviewed the financial information • Discussed the FY2020 ProForma budget • Reviewed potential Replacement Reserve • Discussed the upcoming FY2020 Budget Hearing • Discussed the status of the Small Claims process. Process has been very successful so far.

• A Finance Subcommittee was established to address potential funding. i. Wilcox will chair the subcommittee which will consist of two members-atlarge, Dan Rice and Steve Wilcox and one Board director, Paul Szymkowicz ii. Input to the committee can be sent to clpocfunding@gmail.com.

• Discussion on increased storage capacity deferred • Received brief update on the Strate-

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gic Planning Committee work • Discussed Membership ID System and accounting software update • Discussed need to fund the replacement of the East Royal Road bridge e. Strategic Planning: (Dan Altier) • Formalized their walking/biking trail. Will proceed thru the normal process in seeking Board funding approval.

Questions can be sent to clpocstrategic@ gmail.com • Continue to investigate and explore facility usage • Considering tappin g into the data from the Membership ID to develop a dashboard of monthly facilities usage GENERAL MANAGER REPORT (Greg Babbitt) a. Marketing Update: (Jessica Slendak) • Working to get Vimeo live streaming of Board Meetings on our Website • Reported on The Nights of Lights.

The Nights of Lights Committee has been formed which will be in charge of next years first members’ night, and then the other nights to follow.

• The Marketing Department message for 2019 will be “Get your Canadian Lakes Preview Pass” starting at $49.00.

Packages will be purchased on the Canadian Lakes website. b. Community Projects Update: • In the final stages of approving the East Royal Bridge replacement.

• The Royal deck replacement is being prepared to go out for bid. c. Maintenance Items: • CL Excavating uses the road easement outside of the actual roadway for plowing and needs to keep the snow pushed away from the road edge to allow for continued plowing.

• Staff has been busy plowing and salting our required areas, sidewalks, Castle patio, Campground, etc. d. Amenity Update: • Restaurant: Taco Tuesday has been

CLPOC Board Minutes switched to a Tuesday comfort food buffet. So far, this season has been working out well. Future events were listed.

• Indoor Pool & Fitness Center: Doing well and busy at various times. e. General Manager Committee Update: • BAG: Will resume meetings in the Spring.

• Lakes & Environmental: Will resume meeting in the Spring. Our Lake Manager, Joel Steenstra from Summit Labs, will no longer be able to provide services to us. Currently in the process of finding a new Lake Manager.

• Golf: Will resume meetings in the Spring.

• Marketing & Awareness: Discussed the member Nights of Lights recap, April/ May issue of the Canadian Laker, and the filling of the vacant marketing part-time employee position.

• Compliance: We will meet this coming Monday.

• Restaurant: Discussed winter operations relative to menu options and services as well as upcoming and potential special entertainment events. Will be developing a restaurant survey. f. Seasonal Activities: • Staff working on getting the Winter Sports Park areas at the Highlands prepped. The cross-country ski trail and ice rink are ready for use. The tubing should be ready next weekend.

• Safety has been busy dealing with red lights and performing winter walk arounds. g. Enforcement: • Dealt with a couple of unapproved building projects along with a couple of un-plated vehicles.

• Safety dealing with vehicles at various ice fishing locations that are not properly identified. h. Office Staffing: • Front desk employee, Beth Michalski left and hired Elizabeth Hohne. Seasonal front desk person, Paige Terry, will not return this season. Are currently looking for her replacement.

• Thanked both Beth and Paige for their service to the community and all the fine work they did.

MEMBERS COMMENTS ONLY ON ITEMS FOR ACTION ITEMS OR ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: • Bruce Vergote (LO 561): Number of technical questions about the bridge contactor and the contract, funding of replacement and cost amortization. Questions to be submitted to Babbitt answer.

• Wally Kardosh (NS56&57): Asked about safety of the bridge and need to replace it. Babbitt responded that the bridge has been inspected and it is recommended that the bridge be replaced at this time.

• John Napiewocki (HW 129 & 130): Asked to defer general comments to Agenda Item 13 ITEMS FOR ACTION: None ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: a. Parliamentarian An Item to Appoint a CLPOC Board Parliamentarian: • Halpin moved to suspend the rules in order to vote on the parliamentarian.

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• Brakora moved to appoint General Manger Greg Babbitt as parliamentarian.

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CLPOC Board Minutes liamentarian should express their interest to Babbitt for him to bring to the Board to consider as a replacement for Babbitt in this role. Motion passed unanimously. b. Assistant to the Secretary: An Item to Appoint an Assistant to the Secretary: • French made a motion to suspend the rules. Motion passed unanimously.

• French made a motion to agree that the Assistant Secretary will be Kris Bybee. Motion passed unanimously. c. Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Hearing: An Item to Conduct a Budget Hearing Pursuant to Article XII(C) of the Articles of Incorporation Relative to Fiscal Year 2020: • Budget Hearing will be during the February 23, 2019 regular Board Meeting.

• The hearing is conducted to give the members an opportunity to make comments on the proposed budget.

• A copy of the ProForma Budget was mailed to all members as a part of the recent annual mailing and will appear in the February/March 2019 edition of the

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• Finance Committee has recommend to the Board the required balanced budget for FY2020. The Board may make changes to the distributed ProForma Budget up until the time of actual approval.

• It is intended that the Board will be adopting a FY2020 budget at their March 23, 2019 meeting and approving, in principle, budgeted Replacement Reserve and Capital Improvement expenditures. d. East Royal Bridge Replacement Loan: An Item to Approve the East Royal Bridge Replacement Loan: • Boards have indicated desire to maintain the Replacement Reserve Fund at a 20% level per previous Board mandate. This is lower than the 30% recommended.

• Able to spend $391,000 out of the Replacement Reserve Fund leaving a project shortfall of about $200,000.

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covering shortage from monies in the Replacement Reserve Fund, etc • Fiscal impact unknown at this time.

• Funding the $200,000 is still being discussed by the Finance Committee.

MEMBERS COMMENTS: • John Fields (RS 71): Asked if Board is mandated by to comply with Open Meetings Act in its entirety? Babbitt stated the Board is only required to abide by the Non-Profit Corporation Act, CLPOC Articles of Incorporation, and Robert’s Rules of Order for our meetings • Bruce Vergote ( LO 561): Question about loan for bridge replacement and paying it back thru the Replacement Fund. Listed problems that could cause withdrawal from fund thus needing money to be left in the Fund • John Napiewocki (HW 129&130): Asked if the $775 in the Green Plan would have covered all our operating budget thru the end of the fiscal year if it had been adopted. French replied “yes”.

For $775 the membership would have gotten fee amenities but are now being asked to pay $798 per lot without including the amenities. French explained the $798 includes $160 for future funding in case a plan is not passed this year. The $775 with amenities should be compared to approximately $638 without amenities.

• Ann Marie Gresehover (RS 494): Wants Board to make cuts. Concerned about lots going back to the state. Does not see need for walking and biking paths. Why borrow money? What do we spend money on? Told information of the many cuts that have been made can be obtained at the office and additional cuts were made in the FY2020 budget.

• Deb Macaddino (RS 320 & 321): Rates were much lower when they came to Canadian Lakes. Members need to recognize that as time goes on and prices go up, all will have to pay more to maintain the original standards. Many other communities aren’t as inexpensive as we are.

Understands cut backs have been made but Board should reevaluate fees charged for amenities or raising fees so all users pay for the amenities they use.

• Margret Presley (422 & 423): Disappointed in the condition of the beaches and boat parking. Expressed displeasure that the office would not give her a

CLPOC Board Minutes visitors’ pass until her fees were paid in full. Thinks people should be able to get vehicle passes whether they have paid that year’s fees or not paid them.

• Wally Kardosh (NS 56 & 57): Asked if figures were correct in arriving at the $255 annual assessment part of the bills.

Other documents were clearer. Questions if only payment of $255 is required to maintain member in good standing status.

ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned early by Watts at 10:55 due to members’ disruptive behavior and inappropriate language.

NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETINGS: a. The Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 beginning at 5:30 p.m. b. The Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Saturday, February 23, 2019 beginning at 9:00 am.

Respectfully submitted, Kris Bybee Assistant Secretary Beckie DeYoung, CLPOC Board of Directors Secretary (board minutes are printed as submitted) CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Saturday February 23, 2019 Highland Haus 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Jan Watts at 9:00 am.

Board members present: Bob Halpin (Skype), John Colley (Skype), Paul Szymkowicz, Jim Brakora, Beckie De Young and Jim Swartzendruber (Skype), Dan Altier Board members absent: Jim French Staff present: Greg Babbitt, Jessica Slendak and Kim Dowell APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Szymkowicz moved to approve the agenda.

Motion passed unanimously.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT (Watts summarized): Thanked those in attendance and on the web site. Recognized error in the Articles of Incorporation and course of action was taken immediately. Challenges ahead are the income deficit, the reconstruction of a bridge, and a new funding plan as current plan expires at the end of the year. Each needs to recognize

the importance of our vote. Must be an informed voter and information can be obtained reading announcements, attending or watching meeting, and asking questions. Comments or questions regarding CLPOC business issues should be directed to a Board member or the General Manager who will provide facts and answers, not relying on social media where mistrust may be cultivated thru twisted words and statements by people who never contact the Board to receive the facts and answers. Requested people come together to find solutions and understand our needs as this is all of us. Looking to learn from mistakes and continue with successes. Understand the need for compromise. Believes will move forward in a positive direction.

FINANCIAL REPORT: Kim Dowell reviewed the financial information for the month of January, 2019.

Compared to last year: Total assets increased $1,457,622 Current liabilities have increased $885,300 Long term liabilities increased $334,153 Total net worth has increased $238,169 Total liabilities and net worth increased $1,457,622 The net income YTD is $851,545 versus a budgeted $795,921.

Have spent $349,181 of the budgeted $812,863 from Reserve Replacement Fund Spent $772 of the expected $2,000 from Capital Improvement Fund Currently 401 lots have outstanding fees from 2018, totaling $227,921.

Swathwood is making submissions to the small claims process and are already starting to get phone calls from people looking to make their payments.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Committees reports as follows: a. ACC: (Jim Swartzendruber) • Committee did not meet last month. b. CLA Liaison: (Jan Watts for the CLA) • Winter carnival was wonderful event in spite of the weather.

• Currently preparing the directory.

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and Rita Regan • Liz Dean is the person to contact to purchase a brick for the Commemorative Brick Garden. She will be placing the order shortly.

• Upcoming events are: i. Potluck on March 4th ii. CLA Newcomers and Community Awareness Event on May 4th at the Castle • Encouraged anyone not already a member of the CLA to join c. Executive: (Watts) • Wilcox reported on the results of the mailing sent out to 1385 members without an email address on file with the CLPOC soliciting their input; seven responded. A request for input was also sent out by email to 2360 members who did have their email addresses on file.

• Discussed budget cuts.

• Discussed need for data base for members trying to sell their lots on our web site • Discussed the member ID software status • Discussed the future electronic voting and need for a data base • Babbitt reported that refunds for the any payment of the Annual Assessment are being mailed. d. Finance: (Paul Szymkowicz) At their February 20 meeting the committee: • Reviewed the corporation’s FW2019 financial status, statistics and projections thru January.

• Kim Dowell presented an update on the small claims actions • Discussed Replacement Reserve projects including the replacement of the East Royal Bridge financing and the replacement of the hanger roof at the airport.

• Received a Strategic Planning update from Colley • Talked about the member ID system and the accounting software update • Made minor change to the committee 2019 charter • Discussion on the FY2020 budget was postponed until the following day when Chairman French would be able to attend. Reconvened when all but one of the committee members were in attendance. at which time they discussed the budget. e. Strategic Planning: (Dan Altier)

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CLPOC Board Minutes • Meet February 12th • Finalized the walking/biking trail • Narrowed down thoughts on dashboard reporting system on activities and amenities • Have received drawing of the proposed Castle renovation and estimates are being developed • Working with the CLA on facility usage • Have not received an update from the Pickleball Club on their summer tournament GENERAL MANAGER REPORT (Greg Babbitt) a. Marketing Update: (Jessica Slendak) • The deadline for the next issue of the Canadian Laker is February 26. Submissions should be sent to canadian laker@ gmail.com • The Preview Pass promotion is projected to be launched April 1st. with radio and search marketing b. Community Projects Update: • The bridge on East Royal road is closed, and construction has begun. They have the old bridge removed and are working on footings for the new bridge.

Per the contract the bridge is scheduled to be re-opened by Memorial Day weekend.

• Staff testing Membership ID Software and making corrections. Believe it is finalized. Will be getting some hardware for various amenity locations and begin staff training in order to begin using it by April 1st. c. Maintenance Items: • Canadian Lakes Excavating has been maintaining our roads thru ice and snow conditions. Due to snow and ice during past few weeks, they had to use much of their sand/salt mixture. They ran out of the mixture and had to have more delivered.

• Staff has been busy plowing and salting our required areas, sidewalks, and the Castle patio, Campground etc.

• Staff has been maintaining the ice rink and cross-country ski trails. d. Amenity Update: • Restaurant: Tuesday comfort food buffet continues to do well. Working on some March special events including karaoke, St. Patrick’s event, and a wine and canvas. Stay tuned to the eNews for more details on those events.

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• Golf: Group Golfer promotion was another success as we sold 2,153 units.

• Indoor Pool and fitness: No report • Campground: No report • Safety: Continue to deal with red lights and performing winter walk arounds. e. General Manager Committee Update: • BAG: Will be resuming meetings in the Spring • Lakes & Environmental: Will resume meeting in the Spring. Currently searching for new Lake Manager. Had initial meeting with a new firm by the name of Progressive that Joel introduced us to.

This firm is also located in Grand Rapids and come highly recommended by Joel.

They are currently managing several lakes in the State including the Tri-Lakes.

Will meet with one other firm before making a recommendation.

• Golf: Will resume in the Spring • Marketing & Awareness: Report given by Slendak • Compliance: Will meet this coming Wednesday.

• Restaurant: We are scheduled to meet the first week of March. f. Seasonal Activities: • Due to the icy/slushy conditions and the expected weather, the tow rope will not be in operation this weekend. The ice rink and cross-country ski trail are open as long as conditions allow. Last weekend the tow rope had 98 users on Saturday and 55 users on Sunday. Never know what to expect with March coming. Will continue to maintain winter amenities as long as possible before beginning preparation for spring activities. g. Refunds: • Annual Assessment refunds continue to be processed. First checks were mailed February 22nd with more to be mailed.

Staff will continue to monitor process until all refunds have been mailed.

CONSENT CALENDAR: De Young moved to approve the January 9 Workshop minutes and the January 26, 2019 Board Meeting minutes as well as receive and file the January 2019 check disbursement. Motion approved unanimously.

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• Jim Bulkowski (NS038): Expanding the Campground • Dennis Zywica (RL 008): Update to the Articles of Incorporation • Wally Kardosh (NS 56 & 57): Truxor usage and sale • Michelle Brickey (GP 255): Membership vote to extend the current funding plan another year • Dennis Zywica (RL 008): Notice of committee members. Return on investment on tow rope.

ITEMS FOR ACTION: a. Budget Hearing pursuant to Article XII(c) of the Articles of Incorporation relative to Fiscal Year 2020 Proposed Budget I. Open Hearing: This hearing is being held pursuant to Article XII(c) of the Articles of Incorporation to give membership an opportunity to make comments on the proposed budget for the Board to process over the next month. Comments can be shared at email address of clpocfinance@gmail. com.

II. Opening Statement: Pursuant to Article XII(c) of the Articles of Incorporation, the CLPOC will be having a Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Hearing during their February 23rd, 2019 Regular Board Meeting. The proposed budget mailed to all members was based on the funding proposal that has been retracted Major changes had to made to address a significant shortfall of income to meet the revenues expenses in order to create a balanced budget. Summary of the budget will appear in the February/March edition of the Canadian Laker.

The proposed FY2020 budget contains total income of $3,702,446 and operating expenses of $3,4473,754. Included is a contribution to the Replacement Reserve Fund in the amount of $502,600.00.

There is no budgeted contribution to the Capital Improvement Fund. Previously set-aside Future Operating Reserve funds of $244,000 will be used to balance the budget. A list of potential operating reductions is also attached. These were required to make a balanced budget.

The Finance Committee has recommended to the Board a required balanced budget for FY2020. The Board may make changes to the distributed Pro Forma Budget up until the time of actual ap-

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It is intended that the CLPOC Board of Directors will adopt a balance Fiscal Year 2020 budget at their March 23rd, 2019 meeting. As part of this process, the Board will be approving in principle budgeted Replacement Reserve expenditures for the fiscal year which were also attached.

The list of cuts in the operational budget had to be made to balance the budget These were considered in depth and with great angst by the Finance Committee for their impact across the corporation.

No one relished having to do this and someone is effected by at least one of the cuts. The Board feels it its very unfortunate they are in this position. This is the reality of where we are at because of requirements in the AOI, prudent operating practices, and parameters to abide by in the formation of a budget. This was the Board’s fiduciary responsibility. In order to do this, a list of potential operational budget reductions was developed on the recommendation of the Finance Committee that effected the budgets of G&A, Golf, Campground, Maintenance, Lakes, Pool, Safety, Restaurant, and Miscellaneous resulting in a reduction of operating expenses of $358,600. Babbitt reviewed the Pro Forma Budget with the cuts. Changes may be made to the final list of cuts and to the ProForma Budget.

It was stated that these are cuts to this budget. There is every hope that with membership approval of the next funding proposal the cuts will be reversed.

They are not intended to be permanent.

Care was taken to not take any cuts that would have a long term negative impact in reinstating the services, etc However, people do need to understand what it costs to run the corporation.

III. Members’ Comments: Ten members stated their concerns and comments regarding the reductions in operating expenses and the FY2020 budget. Comments were recorded for Board’s review in their discussions of the FY2020 budget.

IV. Director’s’ Comments: Directors stated that the Articles of Incorporation require the Board to adopt a balanced budget which required reductions in the operating expenses to offset

the shortfall from the projected income.

They recognize the cuts are painful to all -- the membership as well as the directors. It was a very difficult task to generate the proposed list of reductions but this is their fiduciary responsibility.

The list of specific reductions presented can be modified in the next month prior to the Board vote to adopt the budget.

There will be further discussion by the Board and it is important for members to share their comments. The amount of contribution to the Reserve Replacement

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Fund as well as if there are other short term options available was questioned by one director. It is anticipated the FY2020 budget will be discussed further at the March 13th workshop meeting.

Suggestion of need to hire outside consultant.

The Board plans to hold a special election on a funding proposal in June. This plan is still in the developmental stages.

If, as part of this plan, the membership approves a funding plan to cover the projected FY2020 shortfalls, the reduced

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V. Close Hearing: Comments can be shared at the email address of clpocfinance@gmail.com. b. East Royal Bridge Replacement Financing: Brakora moved to table the item for further discussion at the March 13 Workshop meeting. Motion passed with Colley, Szymkowicz, and De Young dissenting. c. Approve Replacement Reserve Request for Hanger Roof: Szymkowicz made the motion to approve the drawdown of the Replacement Reserve Fund in the amount of $16,529.00 for the replacement of the airport hanger roof.

Motion passed unanimously.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: a. Board Committee Charters An item to adopt charters for the Board of Directors committees: Charters establish the purpose, duties, responsibilities, objectives and structure for the committees. The Board intends to approve these charters at their March meeting. b. Walking/Biking Trails An item to expend $3,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the creation of a walking/biking trail: The Strategic Planning Committee presented information on walking trails. They are proposing establishing Clubhouse Drive West, Main Street, and Clubhouse Drive East as designated walking trails and will be seeking Board approval of an expenditure of $3,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for signage on these roadways. c. Election Inspectors An Item to appoint election inspectors to serve at the 2019 Special Meeting of the Membership pursuant to Article IX(N) of the Articles of Incorporation.

Election Inspectors from prior elections have been contacted and are willing to serve for this election. Their names will be submitted to the Board for discussion at the March Workshop for Board for approval at the March monthly meeting.

MEMBERS COMMENTS: • Ron Beck (RS 663 & 651): Thanked Board and Finance Committee for iden-

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tifying the reality of the situation. Gong out for special assessment of $85 to $125 • Ken Swathwood (RS 210): Legal creation of Membership Fee. Reserve Replacement • Jim Bulkowski (NS 038): Hiking/ biking trail. Assignment of member amenity use rights.

• Ian Gibbons (OL D): Social media noise. Everyone get together to clear everything up • Wally Kardosh (NS 56 & 57): Electronic voting. Endorsed Halpin. Funds for walking trail.

• Dennis Zywica (RL 008): Interest on loans for bridge replacement. Need money; special assessment to open up amenities.

• Krystyn Evens: (GP170): Reached out to Board members and employees.

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• Ron Beck (RS 663 & 651): Reductions demonstrated the reality of our situation.

• Michelle Brickey (GP 255): Better community representation on long range strategic plan and sub-committee. Need to hire outside consultant. Getting members at large who are willing to go out to the community on old fashion campaigning • Mike Osborne (RS 578): Lots of information given out. Raise annual fee to $800 and pay amenity usage fees..

Need another Truxor. Yard waste site.

Cutting of the airport. Allocating money each year for actual hiking/biking Need for funding Replacement Reserve • Vicky Vergote (LO 561): Social media.

DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: a. Brakora: Positive discussion getting needed input. Objective is re-earn trust and belief Board doing what is in community’s best interest b. Altier: Thanked those who were there. Great discussion. Directors here to do what is right. c. Szymkowicz: Appreciated comments, input and people sticking it out. d. Colley: Thanked members for their input. Encouraged people to continue to come to meetings. Applauded everyone

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for efforts to keep things civil. Thanked Watts and directors for their efforts. All are members of the community. Directors are volunteers trying to be responsive and responsible. e. Swartzendruber: No matter opinions expressed, all have common vision and goal. we Will make Canadian Lakes even better working together. f. De Young: Going forward with the positive. We are going to do what is right and are going to come out ahead.

Electronic balloting approved but not sufficiently vetted for upcoming election. Looking at using electronic as well as hard copy ballots for the November election g. Halpin: Questioned changing the fiscal year and operating year cycle be aligned to the same schedule. Causes confusion. Babbitt explained the rational for difference. Suggestion presented to give Finance Committee the task of looking at having both on same cycle if the Board wished to pursue and bring up as discussion item at next workshop. h. Watts: Expressed appreciation to Babbitt for everything he and all the operational staff do for Canadian Lakes.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: Altier moved to adjourn at 12: 24 pm with support NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETINGS: a. The Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in the CLPOC Conference Room, 10690 Pierce Road, Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 beginning at 5:30 p.m. b. The Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Highland Haus, 11560 Belle Isle, Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 beginning at 9:00 am.

Respectfully submitted, Kris Bybee Assistant Secretary Beckie DeYoung, CLPOC Board of Directors Secretary (board minutes are printed as submitted)

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CALENDAR OF MAY

Area Events

2-5 James and the Giant Peach 8 4 George Lopez 6 4 Newcomers and Community Awareness Event. 7 7 Derek Hough: LIVE The Tour 5 10-12 Grand Rapids Symphony Presents

Sci-fi and Superheroes 5 17-20 Canadian Lakes Players Production 7 23 An Evening with Neil deGrasse Tyson 5 23 Bass Fishing Fun Night 7 25 Chicago 6 25/26 Community-wide Garage Sale 7 28 Memorial Day Program 7 31 Newsies 8

JUNE

1-2 Newsies 8 5-9 Newsies 8 7 REO Speedwagon 6 12 Ferris Community Band 7 12-16 Newsies 8 13 New Kids On The Block: The Mixtape Tour

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13 Bass Fishing Fun Night 7 18 Josh Groban Bridges Tour 2 19-23 Newsies 8 22 Players Theater Camp Production 7 22 20th Annual Bass Tournament 7 25 Hillsong United Tour 2019 with special

guests Amanda Cook and Mack Brock 2 25-30 Broadway Grand Rapids Presents Anastasia 5 26 Bass Fishing Fun Night 7 29 Summer Art/Craft Show 7

JULY

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4 Bass Fishing Fun Night 7 5 Registration 18th Young Anglers’ Fishing

Contest 7 6 Firecracker Open 7 6 5k Fun Run/Walk 7 6 18th Annual Young Anglers’ Fishing Contest 7 6 CLA Summer Picnic 7 6 Fireworks 7 7 CL Seniors vs. Celebs Softball 7 13 #IMOMSOHARD Mon’s Night Out Round 2 5 24 Bass Fishing Fun Night 7 26 “Weird Al” Yankovic The Strings Attached Tour 5 26-27 All Shook Up 8 27-28 Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland 8 31 Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland 8

INFORMATION IS FROM THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES: 1. Ferris State University — www.ferris.edu/arts 2. Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids — vanandelarena.com; 616-742-6600 3. Central Michigan University — cmich.edu/Calendar 4. Big Rapids area — cityofbr.org, Community Calendar; 231-796-7640 5. DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids — devosperformancehall.com; 616-742-6500 6. Soaring Eagle Casino, Mt. Pleasant — soaringeaglecasino.com; 888-732-4537 7. Canadian Lakes Association — canadianlakesassociation.org 8. Art Works, Big Rapids-www.artworksinbigrapids.org

PLEASE CONFIRM before you partake in any Canadian Lakes event as budget reductions may effect these events.

ALL SEASON RV &

BOAT STORAGE

Shrink Wrapping Winterize Inboards & Outboards Short & Long Distance Hauling

Repair and Service Work Custom Canvas Covers Harbor Master Docks Boat Detailing

EMS Boat Storage Dave & Kacy Dertien

231-972-4813 www.emsboatstorage.com

We take dents out of accidents Kelly Wheeler

231-972-7933 P 231-972-7787 F 5786 70th Ave. Mecosta, MI 49332

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FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1984 SERVICING THE CANADIAN LAKES AREA

Buying or Selling?

Call Tom Garner Associate Broker

231-629-6006 tgarner.c21@gmail.com

THANK YOU for making 2018 a prosperous and productive year. Canadian Lakes continues to be a vibrant and exciting community to live and work in. Please call me for your real estate needs. Please support those that support Canadian Lakes.

FEATURE $299,900

waterfront home on Canadian Lake. This location offers the Best of both worlds!. #18058843

$115,900

$499,000

40 acre recreational parcel. High demand location with great hunting, excellent build sites . #19007855

Business Adventure Awaits. M-20 Frontage. 4 buildings. Fenced acreage areas. #18042651

$174,900

$169,900

$129,000

$374,900

NEW PRICE

$169,900

21 Acres with ranch home and pole barn. Mecosta. School Section lake deeded access/boat docking. Clean and neat home. #18041961

$179,900

Wonderful year round home or seasonal/ vacation cottage in Canadian Lakes. #19003034

$7,900

$229,900

1Canadian Lakes Golf Front home High demand property in great location and condition. #19005665

$46,900

Great opportunity with this 5 acres Muskegon River frontage and 37 acres.

Main Canadian Lakes Waterfront parcel. Paved Rd frontage and lots of Great building sites. Existing well on home. Spectacular setting and water potential for build site. #19000285 property. Exceptional hunting. Located views of main lake. #18056883 between CL and the Tri Lakes. #17040913

$21,000

Great building site for house or pole barn.

Located between Canadian Lakes and Stanwood. #18057630

Long view of Lake of the Clouds in Canadian Lakes. #17043895

$143,000

$42,900

20 Acres with Chalet home. Blanchard MI. Wooded with great hunting. #18055042

Canadian Lakes Ranch style home. School Section Lake Waterfront cottage.

Sandy waterfront beach area. Mature East Clubhouse Dr. Lake Laura park and view across St. Price just woods. Classic up north cottage. Garage with sleeping areas. #18037937 reduced by $10,000. #18040369

The current demand for homes in CL continues to improve and with the current inventory being a all time low, values should continue to appreciate. If you are considering selling your property OR just want to know the value, please give me a call. You will not find a more qualified Realtor to represent your interests.

18 Acres with Hunting cabin.

Rodney area. Great hunting. Woods and wetlands. #18055038 c a n a d i a n l a ke s .o r g

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Let’s Get Social, Canadian Lakes

DAY TIME

ACTIVITY

Canadian Lakes Weekly Scheduled Activities NOTE: All activities are open to Canadian Lakes property owners, family members, and guests. Property owners are asked to obtain guest passes from the CLPOC office.

SEASONAL

LOCATION

MONDAY

4th

2nd

8:30 am 9 am 9:30 am 1 pm 2-4 pm 5:30 pm-9 pm

Yoga Club Oct-Apr Mah Jongg Melody Makers (ladies) Apr-Jul, Oct-Dec Dotted Cubes (bunko) Canadian Lakes Men’s Chorus Apr-Dec Euchre/Pinochle Club

Alpine Haus Highland Haus Highland Haus Alpine Haus Highland Haus Alpine Haus

TUESDAY 2nd

2nd

2nd

9 am 10 am-12 pm 1 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm 2-3 pm 9-11 am

Morton Township Meeting Odd months Women’s Bible Study Sept-Oct Pool Cue League Oct-Dec/Jan-Mar Table Tennis Morton Township Meeting Even months Austin Township Meeting Monthly Exercise/Dance Class Drop-In Mixed Tennis

290 Main, Mecosta Highland Haus member homes Alpine Haus 290 Main, Mecosta 14132 Pierce, Stanwood Alpine Haus Alpine Haus courts

WEDNESDAY 1st

2nd

3rd

3rd

2nd

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

4th

9 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 10 am-4 pm 12:30 pm 1 pm 1 pm 4:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm-9 pm 7 pm 7 pm Variable Variable

Garden Club Apr-Nov Bible Study Book Babes Book Club Novel Friends Book Club Quilt Club Mixed Bowling Sept-May Bridge (duplicate) CLPOC Workshop/Agenda Mtg Canadian Lakes Players Bridge (duplicate) Mah Jongg Apr-Oct Canadian Lakes Fishing Club Apr-Oct Morton Twp. Planning Comm. Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct 290 Treasure Seekers Fishing Fun Night May-Sept

Highland Haus Alpine Haus Member homes Member homes Highland Haus Remus Lanes Alpine Haus Main Conf. Rm. Highland Haus Highland Haus Alpine Haus Alpine Haus Main, Mecosta destinations vary Main beach

CONTACT 231-408-8801 972-3054 796-2460 972-7920 231-359-1114 972-5661 972-7138 972-5132 972-7327 972-7749 972-7138 972-7472 972-0029 408-8801 972-5702 972-8084 250-6319 972-7140 972-4039 231-215-5556 972-2855 972-7651 972-4257 972-2855 972-3054 972-8663 972-7138 231-359-1023 972-8663

THURSDAY 10-11 am Exercise/Dance Class Alpine Haus

1st, 3rd 1 pm Needles and News - See Lite Lines Alpine Haus

1 pm-3 pm Model Yacht Club Sept/Dec Edgewater Park

7-9 pm Social Dance Club Mid-Sept—Apr Alpine Haus/Castle

972-0029 972-2685 231-629-1004 231-359-1355 517-262-3475

FRIDAY 9-11 am

1st 3:30 pm

Royal courts Alpine Haus

231-408-8801 734-223-7841

Highland Haus Highland Haus Ann Mead Edgewater Park

972-7651 972-7201 231-972-2722 231-629-1004

Drop-In Mixed Tennis Writers Quest

SATURDAY 4th 9 am CLPOC Monthly Board Meeting

2nd 12:30 pm Euchre Tournament Oct-April

1-3 pm Model Yacht Club Apr./Oct. Indoor Pool & Fitness Area - 972-2123 (CLOSED on Tuesdays) Lap Swimming Mon, Wed-Fri 7-8 am Water Walking (mixed) Mon, Wed-Fri 8-9 am Aquacize Mon, Wed, Fri 10-11 am Adult Open Swim Mon, Wed, Fri 9-10 am

Thurs 7-9 am Open Swim Mon, Wed, Fri 11 am-8 pm

Thurs 7-9 am

Sat, Sun 9 am-8 pm Outdoor Pool/Pines Pavilion - 972-4462 May 28-Sept. 7

11 am-6 pm

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Pickleball - Mon-Sat 9-11 am - New Hope Methodist Church Angela O’Toole, 248-761-7494, aotoole11@aol.com canadianlakespickleballclub.com Tennis - Open play daily at all courts (see above for drop-in mixed tennis) Ladies 9-Hole Golf - 248-765-0680 Ladies 18-Hole Golf - 972-3054 Tournament Bridge Club - Contact Karen Melson, 972-2855, karenincanlakes@gmail.com; days, times and locations vary Silver Spokes - Contact James Diehm, 598-0383, jim-diehm@cmsimter.net

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Micki Armon

lakeslodging@gmail.com

231 972-8303 8510 100th Avenue Canadian Lakes, MI 49346

Personal contact at booking & check-in is the step above that makes the difference. Let’s Talk!

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