Canadian Laker

CANADIAN LAKES, MI

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2020

Meet the CLPOC Board Candidates

Election Edition

Where the Money Goes

Two of Our Very Own

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Fall in Love with Autumn OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2020

Fall in love with autumn,

With her outstretched limbs adorned in crimson, ginger, russet, and maize, Swirling, twirling, and floating with the gentle breezes, Sunrise to sunset,

Dancing like a painter’s swatch samples suspended on a sapling clothesline.

Fall in love with autumn, With her hearty harvests of apples, pumpkins, squash, and corn, Baking, braising, and basting in fragrant kitchens, Throughout the day, Smelling like a sachet made from grandma’s spicy comfort food.

Fall in love with autumn, With her multitude of migrations of geese, ducks, swans, and loons, Honking, quacking, and crying across the cumulus cushions, Just before twilight, Calling out and claiming attention like a trumpet solo in a jazz quartet.

Fall in love with autumn, With her layers of sweaters, jackets, pullovers, and socks, Shielding, sheltering, and safeguarding exposed extremities, Whenever they’re needed, Hugging and embracing like a mother’s loving caress.

Fall in love with autumn, With her mouthwatering recipes of soups, stews, casseroles, and sweets, Simmering, blending, and fusing succulent flavors, In slow motion, Tasting like a Julia Child-Paula Deen-Martha Stewart fantasy fare.

Yes! Fall in love with autumn!

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CONTENTS OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2020

16 Angels of Action 36 Two of Our Very Own

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Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation

In This Issue

8 From the General Manager

10 From the Board

38 Mobile Watch 40 Life on Our Links

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Editorial Lindsay Halcomb, Marketing Associate Art and Editorial provided by Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation thecanadianlaker@gmail.com

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46 CLPOC Board

Assistant Editor Nancy Wallace

22 From the CLA

54 Let’s Get Social

26 Facilities and

56 Art Piece

18 Marketing Yard Waste

Compliance

Safety

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30 Focus on Fishing

Photography Chuck Richardson Hailey Gandy Di Schwartz Deadline Dates Apr/May Issue - March 6 June/July Issue - May 6 Aug/Sept Issue - July 3 Oct/Nov Issue - Sept. 4 Dec/Jan Issue - Nov. 6 Feb/Mar Issue - January 6, 2021 Apr/May Issue - March 5, 2021 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.

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

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From the General Manager

D GREG BABBITT General Manager gbabbitt@clpoc.org

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

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uring the Labor Day holiday weekend, even with the cancellation of events, the community was busy with plenty of members and guests experiencing “the good life” in this great community. I hope each of you still found ways to enjoy another great Canadian Lakes summer even though it was different this year.

As we continue to navigate the “off-season”, the community’s health will continue to be our priority. So, I again want to say thank you to all who continue to observe our mask and social distancing requirements.

Whether you agree or not, we continue to believe these are important requirements to follow.

Life still looks different today! The Covid-19 pandemic continues to alter our way of life and our normal course of business. However, it seems as though things continue to improve.

As is typical this time of year, I would like to inform you of some friendly seasonal reminders. This year is an election year so please remember that political signs are prohibited. If you own a watercraft, please make sure it is removed from the water by November 1. If you own a common area dock or mooring device, you may leave it in the water all year or remove it and haul it away, but do not leave your dock or mooring device lying on common property. Additionally, if you are using one of our canoe/kayak racks your watercraft is also required to be removed by November 1. Members complying with their Deed Restrictions are always appreciated. Along with boat removal is the use of a trailer and I want to remind all members the only acceptable place to store a private trailer on your lot is in your garage.

From a financial perspective, the Finance Committee, staff, and I continue to monitor how Covid-19 and a new funding plan are impacting our finances. So far through August, overall expenses have been down in conjunction with income. Obviously, there are still potential concerns but that is good news through the first five months of our fiscal year as we try to maintain a balanced budget. Hopefully, this trend will continue but only time will tell.

The staff continues to do a great job. We have had challenges, including getting projects completed, not being fully staffed in various areas, poor weather at times, etc. Some projects we have completed are residing the campground office, in the process of re-doing the entire plumbing for the campground center bathhouse, and resurfacing various asphalt roads. Projects we are still planning to get accomplished include a new Castle entrance door and awning above the door, new Castle garage doors, and replacing some various playsets.

It is again that time of year when much cooler temperatures will lead to members heading for warmer climates. So, as always, whether you plan to stay or leave this amazing community, please be safe and courteous out there and remember the importance of practicing social distancing and mask wearing.

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From the Board

O President Paul L. Szymkowicz

CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS board@clpoc.org OFFICERS President Paul Szymkowicz pls.clpoc@gmail.com John Colley Vice President jacclpoc@gmail.com Treasurer James French jbf.clpoc@gmail.com Secretary James Swartzendruber jswartz744@yahoo.com DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE Dan Altier altierdt@gmail.com Daniel Rice dozerrice1960@gmail.com Bob Halpin rbobhalpin@aol.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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ur community has experienced very unusual and unprecedented times to say the very least. This does not mean just for the membership, but for all aspects of the corporation as well. Just twelve short months ago, no one could have foreseen what was just around the corner.

What I have witnessed in this community is truly what the word itself means: “community: people with common interests living in a particular area for a common purpose.” The way members have adapted and overcome what this pandemic has brought us is just plain spectacular. The adjustments members have made and the support they have shown is what made our summer one to embrace. We had one of our best years in golf.

Members have stepped up to the plate adhering to COVID restrictions and allowed us to successfully open the pool. I have personally witnessed a multitude of members enjoying all our beautiful lakes by boating, waterskiing, tubing, operating personal watercrafts, and fishing.

With all the negativity experienced with this pandemic, we are also experiencing the positivity of an influx of new members. Real estate sales are at all-time highs, with property values growing.

New houses are being built, and lots are being sold. This doesn’t happen by chance or luck. It happens from members believing in the community and working to make and keep it the best it can be.

The adaptation of members to the revised rules at the office is another example of community here at Canadian Lakes. Let us never forget all that the staff are doing to keep this the vibrant, well-run and maintained community that we all bought here to enjoy. They have worked tirelessly to provide the membership the experience they have come to enjoy, even under the tough guidelines we have with this pandemic.

We the members, directors, and staff have stepped up to engage this pandemic head on. I would like to thank the membership, my fellow Directors, General Manger and all his support staff and employees for their outstanding dedication and commitment to our community. It is through your diligence and determination we are able to keep this wonderful community strong through these trying times. We are not out of the woods yet, but we are ready to meet the challenges head on.

In this edition of The Canadian Laker you will find the biography of the four members who have decided to run for the three upcoming available seats on the Board of Directors. Please take the time to read them and learn about each individual. The vote for directors is arguably one of the most important decisions that the membership has. The three successful candidates will become your representatives for the next three years.

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CANADIAN LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS VISION STATEMENT 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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Where the Mone y Goes

A Compiled by Dale Doepker, 3/15/2020

s many of you are aware, Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation (CLPOC) has been experiencing significant legal expenses for many months. This phenomenon has been the result of a multitude of issues raised by the membership that were not anticipated. Some of the issues are appropriate and steps need to be taken to address them while others are nothing more than harassment of the board and management.

You will recall that a group attempted to recall five directors through the preparation and submission of a petition. That effort failed in a major way, but legal fees had to be spent in order to make sure that the corporation was handling it appropriately.

Some members have been attempting to obtain the financial records of the corporation including salaries of staff on a “just because I want to know” basis. Again, legal fees had to be spent in order to understand what was appropriate.

Flaws in the language of the Articles of Incorporation have been revealed and the corporation is spending money on legal fees to review all previous filings with the State of Michigan from 1994 to present in order to correct any discrepancies.

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By Executive Committee: Paul Szymkowicz, John Colley, Jim French, and Jim Swartzendruber

The corporation has been taking non-paying members to small claims court which does not allow the participation of attorneys. Occasionally a small claims dispute gets moved to district court and then legal fees have to be spent as the corporation cannot represent itself in that venue. It should be noted that the small claims pursuit has been quite successful in collecting unpaid dues.

There have been members who contact the General Manager and claim that they don’t need to pay their annual membership fee based on some unusual theories. Again, the corporation lawyers have to be contacted to research the basis for the claim and provide enough information to deal with it appropriately.

The current Covid-19 issue has resulted in spending a great deal of money with our attorneys due to the need to navigate through the multitude of executive orders issued by the Governor and how they apply to Canadian Lakes operation.

Any miss-steps in this regard could have serious consequences related to state licensing of the CLPOC. Your board and management do not enjoy spending money on legal fees unless it is necessary to successfully guide it through potential trouble.

Suggestions of when to go to Urgent Care: (copied from website of Metro Health Urgent Care)

Urgent Care is a great option for treatment of medical conditions that are not life threatening but need to be taken care of right away, especially when your doctor’s office is closed. In most situations you’ll save time and money by going to urgent care instead of the emergency room.

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Meet the

CLPOC Board Candidates!

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he Nominating Committee is pleased to announce that four members have met the qualifications to have their names placed on the ballot for election to the Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation (CLPOC) Board of Directors.

These individuals are seeking election to the CLPOC Board of Directors to fill the seats of Dan Altier, Jim Swartzendruber, and Seth Wenger, whose terms of office expire on December 31, 2020. Dan Altier and Jim Swartzendruber have chosen to seek re-election. The four members seeking to serve the three-year term on the Board are:

Dan Altier Jerald Juncker Jim Swartzendruber

Dan Altier

For 20 years, my immediate and extended family have enjoyed the amenities, atmosphere and people of Canadian Lakes. I am seeking re-election to the board to fulfill recent initiatives that were introduced in my first term with a desire to continue giving back to our community.

Professionally, as a Psychologist (PhD) with a business degree (MBA) I work in a corporate setting, while maintaining my own consulting practice. In using Change Management, Collaboration principles and Problem-Solving strategies daily. I believe that experience and ability directly relates to a board position and serves as an asset to the community.

Steve Wilcox Election ballots for the CLPOC Board of Directors will be sent out in October to all property owners in good standing as of September 30, 2020 who DID NOT opt in for electronic voting. Please return your ballot in the envelope provided with your signature on the top left-hand corner of the envelope. Those members who opted in for electronic voting will soon receive a link via email to vote electronically. Please be sure to vote in this important election.

Election results will be announced November 21, 2020 at the CLPOC Annual Meeting. For more information about the Annual Meeting of the Members, see page 41.

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Jerald Juncker My roots in Canadian Lakes began in 1971 when my family built the cottage, they still own. In 2013, my wife and I purchased our own cabin. I want to give back to our community because this place is very special to me.

As an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, I helped create a police and firefighter charity in 2006 that is a corporation operated by a board of directors. I have advised that board since its formation, and that experience is something that I will bring to the CLPOC Board.

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J im Swartzendruber I have owned a home in CL since 2012. I’ve served on the board, yard waste attendant, and mobile watch. CL provides a unique, safe, and pleasing environment. My duty is to protect it for the members, preserve the value of your investment and promote growth. No easy task, as we have many differing views on what’s needed. But we all love it here and what it provides. My goal is to continue progress made in making CL better and assist in a well-structured board. Key’s to efficient operations are organization, measurements, and evaluations causing improvement.

Steve Wilcox

I have been a member of Canadian lakes since 1992 and a full-time resident since 2011. I have had the privilege of serving this wonderful community as a Director, Vice-President, and President. I have served as a committee member on Strategic Planning, ACC, and Finance, where I continue to serve as a member at large. I most recently served as Chair for the development of the Future Funding plan. I am asking for your vote to continue the work of implementation of the Future Funding Plan and a new era of financial security, stability, sustainability, and growth.

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Angels

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n an ever-changing world, with few things to rest assured in, we find ourselves on the same battlefield, fighting the same war against childhood hunger. Mecosta County children struggle with food insecurity at a rate of 60%. Throughout this pandemic, these numbers certainly haven’t decreased. At Angels of Action, our commitment level to feed the kids has not only increased but it has grown well beyond its original mission. We have moved passionately into new and exciting programs that have been well received by the kids and families in Mecosta County. With the generous donors throughout our community and by the grace of God, our first summer lunch program, Lunches Across Mecosta, was a giant success. Just look at these numbers! fresh lunches served – 24,000 family bags distributed – 1,200 kids served – 581 families served – 198

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Joni Thompson

Lunches Across Mecosta was ambitiously driven by our team here at Angels of Action, numerous volunteers, and the use of satellite sites.

Together we combatted transportation barriers by providing a delivery service to homes and having several sites set up for pick up throughout the county. We had volunteers who packed lunch bags with us, made thousands of sandwiches, and drove weekly delivery routes to ensure no child went hungry for lunch during the summer. It was a great run and we look forward to next summer!

After seeing the numbers from the summer lunch program and comparing them to the number of students enrolled last year in our backpack program, we

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foresee an increased need for this upcoming school year. We are preparing to serve over 900 kids weekly during the 2020-21 school year. We are also planning to use a similar system if needed for those kids learning remotely from home. Our output of food has become more colorful and bountiful since March. We have loved being able to serve fresh sandwiches along with fresh fruit and veggies made available through grants and local farmers. This pandemic has moved us into a food standard that we plan to mimic every opportunity going forward.

We are growing as trusted messengers in our community.

This is an area we feel heavily blessed in and look forward to the opportunities it will bring.

Testimonies are at an all-time high between the kids and families on the receiving end as well as the volunteers who have helped us to endure these transitioning times.

At Angels of Action we believe in counting our blessings and then sharing them.

So, a mighty thanks to all who have been helping to make this possible along the way.

Although this pandemic has created loss and separation in so many areas, we find ourselves coming together and gaining in new ways. Working together with other local missions has helped us navigate these new systems of food output as well as the successful implementation of new ideas.

Our summer lunch program ended on August 25th and we are already on to the next. Our latest project, Rock the Crock, is off to a great start. This is a 10-week virtual cooking program that encourages families to cook, eat, and spend time together at the dinner table. Encouraging conversation is a large part of this program. After all, “talking is teaching.”

Working with Manna Pantry has helped secure the food cost for this project; Great Start Collaborative provided a grant which funded the crock pots, kitchen tools, and informational binders while Spectrum Health is helping keep the meals fresh by providing our families with veggie and fruit vouchers to be used at the local farmers’ markets. Rock the Crock was created by us at Angels of Action and we foresee it being introduced at a state level, encouraging similar programs throughout Michigan and outside our state.

We love finding the positive in all that is happening around us right now but a hard truth that we must consider sharing is the one that is not happening. With limited ability to create events, our fundraising efforts have been cut way short this year.

There have been several events that we have had to cancel. These specific canceled events have proven to be large contributors to the monetary needs of our school backpack program over the last several years. On a positive note, our largest fundraising event is STILL scheduled for November. That’s right, Century 21 White House Realty presents Light Up the Night 2020. November 6th will be the BIG day with amazing food, drinks, auctions, dancing, and fabulous friends. We have been selling raffle tickets for this event and getting our sponsors excited about this opportunity to showcase their local business as well as raise money for our children within Mecosta County. If you didn’t get your event ticket this year make sure to mark your calendars for next year.

We would love to spend an evening with you.

Beyond raffle ticket sales or tickets to events themselves, there are still ways to help contribute monetarily to Angels of Action. We pray you will find it in your heart to become part of our monthly giving program. You can sign up via our website at www.angelsofaction.org and follow the steps for monthly giving. Sponsoring a child is also an option for the school year. For $195 you can sponsor a child for the entire school year. We ask that God bless you and your generosity for giving to the kids of Mecosta County.

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Marketing

Canadian Lakes Marketing JESSICA SLENDAK Marketing Director jslendak@clpoc.org

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igh season is over in Canadian Lakes and it has been a season we’ve never seen or experienced before, but we made it didn’t we? Summer is over. Camping (for the most part) is over and so is boating. Do you hear me whimpering as you read my article? Anyone who knows me, knows that this is a sad time for me and my heart aches. I’ll go into dormancy as the snow falls and cold temperatures roll in. Many of you folks are heading south for these cold months and I’m jealous. I’d like to go with you. Nonetheless, you’ll all return, and boating will too along with golf and all the other activities we’ve come to love in Canadian Lakes during the warm months.

Our advertising is over for this season as well and it’s all been quite interesting! I can tell you there has never been a better time to be on TV! Going back almost 10 years ago, I worked closely with area businesses not only with their radio advertising, but all of their advertising plans. The housing crash or recession (whatever one would like to call it) hit hard in our small market. I had clients that pulled their advertising completely — all of it. Then, on the other hand, I had clients that pulled back their advertising investment just a bit — say from $2k a month, down to $1200 a month. I even had clients that didn’t change their plans at all. They forged ahead and kept consistent with their advertising and marketing plans.

When COVID hit us, all our advertising on radio, web and new this year, television was to start in just a couple weeks after we were all sent to stay at home. I’ll admit I was nervous. If no one could go anywhere, why would I spend BIG cash telling them to come to Canadian Lakes? The economic effects of COVID would be atrocious. Many people were (and still are) out of work and will certainly not be buying real estate. How can I really move forward with all this advertising? I recall a couple emails from members stating I should pull everything.

I reminded myself that I had been in a similar situation years ago during my radio days. Those clients who remained consistent, although not investing fully like they had previously done, bounced back faster and raked in some serious profits when the economy turned back around. They were busier before the recession hit. They remained consistent to their brand and kept top of mind awareness. It was their best decision ever. I stayed true to the advertising plans and didn’t pull a cent when COVID hit. All advertising ran as scheduled. Our brand is so very important and disappearing for just one season would cause us to spend even more the next year, and probably the following year, to gain our awareness back.

There was no way I was going to allow our awareness to become diluted or washed away. We told and showed what Canadian Lakes is. We told consumers to visit our website for more information and they did just that! With over 1300 radio commercials and mentions, over a dozen social media posts by our influencers, over 500 TV commercials and over 400,000 internet impressions, all of our advertising proved strong with an increase of 12% in our web traffic compared to last year. Traffic is up 68%

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from 2018. Through use of geo-fencing, in our internet advertising, we got over 500 people who clicked directly through to our website. Over 1000 people who were in the geo-fenced areas came to Canadian Lakes. Just over 150 people who saw our display ad on the internet that were in the geo-fenced areas also visited Canadian Lakes during our campaign. In 2019 we had 58 inquiries who shared their contact information with us and requested more information about Canadian Lakes.

During this 2020 advertising season, that number jumped WAY up to 157! Fantastic! No way in the world will I ever pull advertising in trying times. Look at us, COVID, you didn’t get us! Ask any realtor in the area.

Our local offices are swamped like never before, I’m told. 2020 was darn GOOD for Canadian Lakes and the Marketing Department.

What’s coming in 2021? Oh, it’s big and I’ll be very excited to share with you fully in the December/ January edition of The Canadian Laker. I have to wrap my head around all the possibilities and capabilities before I can tell you all about it! Until then, happy fall and enjoy your GOOD life here in Canadian Lakes, folks!

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BY ROGER STOBERT

Drive by photo of Bill Ballard volunteering at Canadian Lakes Yard Waste.

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hanges were made to Canadian Lakes Yard Waste availability last year. The facility will only be open on Wednesdays and Sundays,10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April through November. Our last day open in 2020 will be Sunday, November 29, weather permitting. No longer will the gate be opened at other times.

This change was necessitated because unallowed items were left at the site and wastes were deposited in the roadway instead of back against the wood line.

Canadian Lakes Yard Waste was established to provide a place for Canadian Lakers to dispose of yard wastes since burning or dumping it on neighboring lots or common areas is prohibited in Canadian Lakes.

One errant smoldering leaf could spell disaster if open burning were allowed.

The site is located on the south side of Pierce Road between 110th Avenue and Tullymore Drive.

Items allowed to be brought to Canadian Lakes Yard Waste 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. Do NOT leave materials outside the gate when the site is closed.

Items NOT allowed to be left at the site include campfire ashes, garbage, such as food scraps like rinds, peels, cores, etc.; other prohibited items include paper, plastic, and

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styrofoam products, including yard waste containers.

To gain access, attendants (all volunteers) will check for a current CLPOC ID, vehicle sticker, or guest pass. They may ask you to uncover your wastes to allow for inspection. Contractors doing yard maintenance for members may also use the facilities, but they must provide the CLPOC ID, guest pass, or the lot number and member’s name to gain access.

When depositing your yard wastes, please place them behind or on top of already deposited materials rather than in front of or on the access road to minimize the number of times we need a “push back” to allow access to the road and turnaround. Your compliance with this request reduces the number of push backs required thus keeping membership costs for operating the site as low as possible.

Should you have any questions regarding Canadian Lakes Yard Waste, the attendants will be pleased to help you, or you may contact Roger Stobert, Yard Waste Coordinator, 231-972-1232, 231-288-0148, or spankky@charter.net.

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From the CLA

I BY EARL CHRISTIANSON President 313-204-0877 eande751@sbcglobal.net

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’m sitting here at my side of the desk (I share one with Elaine) writing my second to the last article for The Canadian Laker as President of the CLA, and I don’t have “Jack Squat” to say. But if you’ve read any of my articles in The Canadian Laker or the Lite Lines, you know that’s never stopped me before.

I can always find something to discuss, so here goes.

It’s that time again to either renew your membership to the Canadian Lakes Association or join us as a new member. For all of you who are current members, and I thank you for that, please read the rest of this anyway to make sure I did not leave anything out.

If you are new to Canadian Lakes and you’re not sure who we are or what we do, let me explain. We began in 1975 as the “Year-Arounders” Club. It was a small group of people who decided to create an organization that would provide social and educational events for the members of Canadian Lakes. In 1980 we filed our Articles of Incorporation with the state of Michigan and we became the Canadian Lakes Association. Our goal remained the same which was to provide more organized and enhanced social and educational events for Canadian lakes members.

Our social activities, including a variety of sanctioned clubs, far exceed the number of educational programs, but we continue to provide them from time to time when we have something that we feel is beneficial to our community. We operate with a Board of Directors that serves a term of office of three to six years and these volunteers must be members of the Canadian Lakes Association.

Just as a reminder, the CLPOC, Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation, manages the day to day operations of Canadian Lakes. We became members of the CLPOC as soon as we purchased property in Canadian Lakes and paid our annual fees. The CLPOC is overseen by a nine-person volunteer Board of Directors and a General Manager who reports to the Board.

However to be a member of the Canadian Lakes Association you must: 1) be a member of the CLPOC in good standing and 2) pay an annual fee of $25 per year per family (separate from the CLPOC annual fee). This fee has been the same since 2009 and for the $25 you have the following available to you, your family and guests: 1. A Winter Carnival in February during which we provide hot dogs, chips, baked beans or corn, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. We also provide a clown with a balloon show for the children along with a kids craft area, stick-on tattoos, horse-drawn wagon rides, ice skating, snow tube tow and, weather permitting, a snow sculpture contest with cash prizes. For CLA members only we have door prize drawings. All at no additional costs to you, your family or guests.

2. In March we have a Pot Luck Dinner. Everyone who attends brings a dish to pass and the CLA provides coffee and dessert. It’s an opportunity to meet with friends whom we have not seen during the winter as well as an opportunity to make some new friends. We usually have some door prizes as well. No additional cost.

3. On the Saturday before Easter, we have our Annual Easter Egg Hunt for kids up to 12 years old and adults over 60. We hold this in the parking lot of the Highland Haus. All of the eggs have candy inside and some have a note inside which means they have won a special prize. This applies to the children’s area as well as the area set up for those over 60. There is also a visit by the Easter Bunny and an opportunity for pictures. This is also available to all CLPOC members, their familes and guests at no charge.

4. In May it’s the CLA Community Information Day. This event (formally known as the Newcomer’s Get-Together), takes place at the Castle. We have approximately 50 areas set up with information from our sanctioned clubs, local and area businesses, area medical and financial institutions, CLA and CLPOC history, some musical entertainment, snacks and more. This is a great way for

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new CLPOC members to gain information about Rapids provides us with an evening of musical enCanadian Lakes, the surrounding area and the tertainment consisting of patriotic and Americana CLA. It also gives them an opportunity to meet music. It’s an incredible evening. This is the only other Canadian Lakers and maybe make some new time the CLA will ask for a voluntary “free will” friends. This is available at no cost. offering.

5. As long as the weather is good, we have a “Kite 11. In October we provide a Flu Shot Clinic through Day” in May at the Canadian Lakes airstrip. The the Mecosta County Health Department. We also CLA provides kites, cookies and lemonade. This have an adult Halloween Costume Dance at the event is for CLA members only. No additional cost.

Castle for a small fee. It is usually a pot-luck and 6. On Memorial Day the CLA sponsors a Memorial there is a cash bar. The biggest event in October is Day Program at the Castle which honors all the the Trick or Treat at the Castle on Halloween night. men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice The Castle is decorated and we have about 50 areas for our country along with honoring our vets. set up and volunteer members of our community 7. In June we provide an outdoor concert on the dress up and provide candy to the little trick or Castle veranda. This concert features the treaters. Adults and kids alike dress up for this fun, Ferris Community Summer Band. They have been free event. entertaining Canadian Lakers for years. Also in June we have an outdoor Art and Craft Show on the boulevard between the Highland Haus and the Alpine Haus. There is no additional cost for either of these events.

8. On the Saturday closest to the Fourth of July we provide the CLA Annual Summer Picnic.

This event is also free to all Sue CLPOC members, their families, and guests. Just like the Kempton Winter Carnival we provide hot 231-638-3498 dogs, chips, potato salad, popsuelakesrealty@gmail.com corn, ice cream, coffee and lemonade. We also offer a bounce house for the kids, our balloon clown is back to entertain the children and adults, stick-on tattoos, horse rides (as long as it is not too hot), live music on the deck of the Highland Haus and a variety of lawn games. There is also a 5k walk/run, a fishing contest, fireworks, and a parade provided by the Canadian Lakes Fishing Club and the CLPOC. 9. We have an Ice Cream Social at the Castle in August. The CLA provides free ice cream, a wide Thanks for variety of toppings, and cookies. t h e B u sy Bring your family and guests and enjoy the evening with Summer! other Canadian Lakes friends. It won’t cost you a dime.

10. Every other year in September we bring “The Voices of Freedom” to Canadian Lakes. This acapella group from Grand

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12. November brings a Euchre Tournament, a Gals’ Night Out and an incredible Christmas Craft Show at the Castle on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. There are approximately 45 crafters and lunch is available for purchase. This show is very popular and admission is free. We also have a “Cook-Off” in November. Sometimes we have chili and sometimes we have soups. The evening is open to all CLPOC members, but only CLA members are allowed to enter for a chance to win cash prizes. There is a small entrance fee of $5.00 per person to sample up to 12 homemade soups or chili. The CLA provides coffee and dessert and sometimes we have door prizes. The proceeds from this event are used to purchase new items for our Medical Supply Room.

13. In December we have a Home Decorating Contest for CLA members only. This gives our members a chance to not only decorate their homes for the holidays, but the opportunity to win cash prizes. December ends with a great New Year’s Eve Party at the Castle. A deejay provides all the dance music; we have a great selection of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a snack at midnight and a cash bar. This is always a fun night at a very reasonable price per person and very close to home.

14. As a CLA member you also receive the monthly Lite Lines mailed to your home which is a 16-page newsletter that provides you with information about all of the CLA events, club activities and local and area entertainment and events. In addition you receive a CLA Directory and Buyer’s Guide. This directory comes out new each year around the first of June and contains the contact information of most of our members, local and area numbers for state and local government offices and a yellow pages section with many local and area businesses and services listed.

15. We have over 40 different clubs that you can join, or if you don’t find one that suits your fancy, think about

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President-Earl Christianson 313-204-0877 I eande751@sbcglobal.net 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

starting your own club. As long as it meets the requirements established by the CLA you can start a club and have the use of a Canadian Lakes facility at no cost to you or your club.

16. We also have a Medical Supply Room. This service loans out such items as wheelchairs, crutches, canes, knee walkers as well as shower and other bathroom needs. These items are available to all CLPOC members at no cost. Some items are purchased by the CLA and others are donated by community members.

17. We also make donations to some local and area organizations.

As I mentioned at the beginning of this article, we are now at the time of year where we ask you to renew your membership. And for those of you who are not members, we ask that you join us as members to help financially support all that we provide. I realize that 2020 was a total surprise to everyone and that we have not been able to offer you a normal year of events. I also realize that you know it was out of our hands and I thank you for your understanding, your support and your kindness during these strange times.

Included in this edition of The Canadian Laker is a Membership Application that can be used for renewal or for new members. You can also pick up an application from the CLA Information Center located in the CLPOC Office or download one off of our website, www.canadianlakesassociation.org. By going to our website you can also get more information about the CLA, our clubs and view pictures of some of our events over the last five years. If you have any questions, please contact our Membership Director Jo Alex at 847-754-8137. You can also contact me or any of the other CLA Board members for information about the CLA. Our contact information is located at the bottom of this article. Let’s hope that 2021 is a much better year for everyone in Canadian Lakes, across our great nation and around the world.

DIRECTORY AD SALES Bill Kerwin 231-580-9698 | billkerwin35@gmail.com Alice Brandt 214-843-8825 | abrandtcl@gmail.com Jeff Butzin 586-599-9684 | jsbutzin@aol.com

DIRECTORY WHITE PAGES/MEMBERSHIP Jo Alex

MEDICAL SUPPLIES Sharon Schmidt Mike Burke Fred Marsh Tom Gawenda NEWCOMERS Earl Christianson Elaine Christianson

DIRECTORY YELLOW PAGES Norm Brohl 901-826-3972 | Nbrohl.cla@gmail.com

PURCHASING John Loy Mike Burke SANCTIONED ACTIVITIES - SIGNS Tom Gawenda 231-557-4776 | btgawenda@charter.net

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Peggy Brohl 901-831-1673 | msbrohl@comcast.net VOLUNTEERS Robin Bielby 231-823-4302 | rbielby3@gmail.com WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR Lee Ann McCormick BRICK SALES Liz Dean 231-972-8576 | ldean710@charter.net LITE LINES DANIELLE HAUCK 443-900-6211 I danievaughn1@comcast.net CANADIAN LAKES ASSOCIATION EMAIL cla.10700@gmail.com CANADIAN LAKES ASSOCIATION WEBSITE www.canadianlakesassociation.org

CANADIAN LAKES ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FORM for 2021 Section I: Applicant Information

Renewal ☐

New Member ☐

Name

Lot #

If this is a Renewal AND all information in Section I; II; III below is the same as Last Year, check here: ☐ add your name above, and skip to Section IV, to enter your payment information.

Address #1 Phone #1 (

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Section II: Directory Information IMPORTANT: Please mark ( ☒ ) the information below that you want included in the next CLA Membership Directory.

Only the marked information will be printed in the directory.

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Section III: Lite Lines Mailing IMPORTANT NOTE: The Lite Lines are not forwarded. To ensure delivery please read the Mailing Directions and mark mailing address(es) accordingly.

MAILING DIRECTIONS: You will receive the Lite Lines approximately one (1) week prior to the beginning of the month it covers.

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Section IV: Payment 2021 CLA Dues Number of ADDITIONAL Directories at $10.00 each ( Total enclosed

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$25.00 $ $

Any questions, contact Jo Alex at 847-754-8137, or email at jolalexclakes@comcast.net. Please complete and return this form with your check made payable to “Canadian Lakes Association” (CLA), for $25 (plus $10 for each additional directory), and mail to: Membership Director, 9420 Taylors Turn, Canadian Lakes, MI 49346. Or

drop off at the CLA kiosk information center located in the CLPOC Office on Pierce Road.

Form #1011 Rev. 8/14/2020

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Facilities and Compliance

FALL/WINTER

ROAD MAINTENANCE

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BY CASEY SMITH Facilities and Compliance Director csmith@clpoc.org

ith fall comes winter, and I would like to remind everyone that CLPOC has 66 feet of road right-of-way throughout most of the development. In many areas, members have chosen to take lawns to the road edges and not leave a shoulder area. Shoulders are a very important aspect of road maintenance; they not only give us room for plowing snow, but they keep grass away from the asphalt surface, which prevents future damage from cracking.

In the fall, many members like to mark the edge of their lawns with stakes to show the plow trucks where their lawns begin. This is a

fine practice, but realize these stakes are just guidelines. The stakes used should be made of something that will not cause damage if hit, such as fiberglass or wood. If a big storm occurs, Canadian Lakes Excavating, our plowing contractor, will do its best to stay within the stakes but should not have to worry about doing damage to the trucks if a stake is hit. Please refrain from using metal stakes or rocks/boulders along the road edge.

Fall is a beautiful time of year, especially here at Canadian Lakes.

Take the time to enjoy our wonderful area. As always, if you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at csmith@clpoc.org.

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FOCUS ON

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

Pete Aleksnyas holding the largest bullhead at the bullhead tournament.

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Photo Credit: Dale Doepker

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Bullhead Tournament Results

Twenty-nine people entered the Bullhead Tournament August 7-8. At the weigh-in on Saturday, 20 fishermen brought in 171 total bullheads. Winner for total weight, with 25 bullheads, weighing 22.45 pounds, was Chris Lafave.

In the other category, winner for largest bullhead was Pete Aleksynas with 1.405 pounds.

Second for total weight went to Mark Eschman with 18 bullheads weighing 16.08 pounds and third to Ken Grzeszak with 12 bullheads, weighing 8.20 pounds. Second in largest bullhead was Rich Jaskot with 1.34 pounds and third was Dave Jenkinson with 1.33 pounds. Mark, Pete, and Chris qualified to place in both categories, but since we limit winners to only one prize, they were awarded in the category which gave them the highest award.

Thanks to Dan Glazier and Mark Eschman for cleaning them, and Sue Glazier for hosting the Tournament. George Groll and Dale Doepker were also significant help with the event. Many participants took home either whole bullheads or cleaned filets. Due to COVID concerns, in lieu of cooking bullheads and a buffet lunch, we had snack bags and bottled water.

Annual Youth and Largest Fish Contest Final Reminder

Get your entries in by the deadline of October 10.

This year, because the annual Young Angler’s Contest was cancelled, we are encouraging all youth 14 and under to enter this contest for a trophy and prize. Both the Youth Fish and Largest Fish of the Year Contest run all year, from October 1, 2019, to September 30, 2020. There is one entry form for both. If it is an entry for the Youth Fish Contest, 14 years and under, the information for the angler must be filled in as to age, etc.

Every youth who enters, regardless of fish size, will receive a trophy, so long as it is for a species trophy they do not already have. The youth entries for the longest in each species and some others will also receive prizes, along with the trophy. All entries will be eligible for the Largest Fish Contest trophy, if the minimum length is met. Entry forms are available on the CLA website, https://www.canadianlakesassociation.org/ and at the CLPOC office. Keep track of your catches and take photos if possible, so you can enter them by the deadline of October 10, 2020. Remember to release live all bass, pike 24 inches and over, and all muskies.

Last Fishing Club Meeting of the Year, Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Everyone interested in fishing is invited to attend our last meeting of the year at the outdoor Pines Pavilion. At this meeting we will have a recap of all our events in the past year and consideration of next year’s events. Results of the September 12 Pike Tournament and winning lures will also be discussed. Election of officers for 2020 will be held. As always, members will share their recent fishing trips, good or bad. Remember to release all largemouth bass and muskies and any pike which are 24 inches and over.

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COVID Impact on Fishing Club

Due to COVID pandemic concerns, the Canadian Lakes Fishing Club had some major changes this year which included: • The Annual Young Angler’s contest was cancelled.

• Little Pine Island Youth Camp was closed for the entire summer.

• Club meetings for April, May, and June were cancelled.

• Club meetings for July through September were held at the outdoor pavilion.

• Bullheads were not cooked at the Bullhead Tournament weigh-in.

• Paid membership was only 19, compared to 42 last year.

The Youth Ice Fishing Derby, Fish Fun Nights, Bass Tournament, Bullhead Tournament, Pike Tournament and the Annual Youth Fish and Largest Fish Contests were held this year, as usual.

Main Lakes Level

As of September 9, 2020, the main lakes level, measured at the overflow, was exactly at the courtordered zero level of 961.0 USGS Datum. The lowest lake level measured so far this summer was 3 inches below the zero level. Note that the lake pumps are not normally run after September 15.

Final Loon Observations

We had one loon baby from the East Lake nest, Far West Lake nest produced two baby loons, and Lake of the Clouds nest produced two babies. We had only 11 baby loons reported for our entire Mecosta County this year, the same as last year. By the time you read this article, the adult loons will have already left for the season and the juveniles may have left already. Apparently, the adults give their babies directions on where to migrate before they leave. It may also be interesting to know that there have been 18 osprey nests and four bald eagle nests identified in our county this summer.

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By Marie Glover

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s we head into winter, we can all agree that there isn’t always the best selection of vegetables. Don’t get me wrong, you will find cabbages, collard greens, carrots, and dare I say radishes? That’s a vegetable you either love or hate. Did you know that the U.S. dietary guidelines recommend we eat two to two and a half cups of vegetables a day? Not a hard task if you have vegetables with every meal, but that’s not always going to happen. I am pretty sure there are not any vegetables in my morning pastries and donuts.

How will we get our two cups everyday with limited produce? The answer is salad. Before you turn the page hear me out. Salads are a great way to get your veggies in.

Just because summer has passed does not mean we can’t throw together a fantastic salad for one or ten. The photo below is of a salad I made for a Christmas party last year.

Now I realize the serving dish is less than desirable, but who wants to bring a dish and expect the host to get it sparkly clean when the dinner is over. Not me. We can all agree the salad looks scrumptious and would be a welcomed addition to any gathering or just to share with a spouse.

Salads have become so versatile there are endless possibilities. Let’s talk possibilities. Below you will find ingredient lists for specific kinds of folks. Salad ingredients can be fresh, canned, dried, jarred, or frozen. We have covered there are endless possibilities, right? The lists below are different ingredients I personally add to create a perfect salad.

First, we must pick our greens. This task is difficult in many households because we all like different kinds of lettuce and greens. In our house we mix our greens, dark greens for me and romaine lettuce to keep it light for my family. Do not be afraid to mix your greens to find your perfect match. Your body will thank you. Our mix packs the salad with vitamin B, folic acid, antioxidants, iron, and more. This is how I justify my donut intake.

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GREENS • iceberg • butter lettuce • baby spinach

• springmix • romaine • watercrest

Second, pick some meaty vegetables to make the salad filling and juicy. My family likes a traditional salad topped with tomatoes and cucumbers. Depending on the season, you could add peppers, beets, asparagus, or onions. Add these grilled or raw. Possibilities, people! Don’t forget your fruit, only if you like that kind of thing on salads.

VEGGIES • green, red, yellow, orange peppers • cucumbers • tomatoes • carrots • green, purple onion • asparagus • brussels sprouts • beets • avocado • broccoli FRUIT • strawberries • blueberries • dried cranberries, figs, apricots, etc • apples or pears • mango Third and fourth. These steps are my favorite: meats and cheese. These two ingredients can make your salad a meal or convince someone who may want to skip a salad to decide otherwise. I often like to add chopped salami and provolone cheese to my salad because nine times out of ten I have those in my refrigerator ready to go. But a nicely dressed salmon salad does not hurt my feelings either.

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MEAT, ETC. • bacon • diced ham, turkey, or both • steak or chicken • dare I say anchovies?

• salmon or shrimp • salami CHEESE • cheddar (white or yellow) • blue cheese • swiss • provolone • mozzarella • pepper jack • gorgonzola • feta • goat cheese • provolone The final step to an amazing salad is the nuts/ crunchies and dressing. The list below provides some ingredients to put some crunch into your salad. As far as dressing goes, I really can’t help you there. Salad dressings are all about preference and most people have a favorite salad dressing already. Whether you make your own or buy one at the store just stick to what you like. Here is a tip, try a different dressing on the side at a restaurant if you are craving a different taste than what you are used to. This way, in case you don’t like it, you didn’t just ruin a perfectly good salad and you won’t have a full bottle of dressing sitting in the fridge to throw out in six months.

NUTS & CRUNCHIES • almonds • walnuts • cashews • pecans • croutons • traditional peanuts • fried onions • wonton pieces That’s all she wrote folks. Vegetables are important to eat every day and hopefully the lists provided you with inspiration to create your own favorite combination.

We would love to see what you come up with! Please feel free to send us your recipe and a photo of your creation to thecanadianlaker@gmail.com. If we receive enough responses, we would like to share your recipes & photos right here in a future issue. Cheers Canadian Lakes and enjoy!

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Meet Arley Ricketts

recently had the pleasure of interviewing two wonderful young professionals in our community. It’s not always easy to solicit members to be interviewed for an article, so when it happens, we are over the moon to get the story. A couple very proud moms helped set this article in motion. So, thank you Linda and Kris.

This story is about two young girls here in Canadian Lakes — both very ambitious girls making a name for themselves while dealing with real challenges. They may be in different stages of the college world, but they both have the same goal in mind. It is my absolute pleasure to introduce Arley Ricketts and Sarah Hodges.

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rley is a Canadian Lakes resident, attends Ferris State University, and finished her second season working here at our outdoor pool. Her journey through college has just started and is off to a fantastic start. She made the dean’s list her first semester. Arley is a funny, kind, young woman who no doubt will be doing some big things in life.

One notable thing she has done right here in our community is adding to and maintaining the kids and teen section of the Canadian Lakes Library. Quite a daunting task. Arley screened all the books to assure they were appropriate for the audience and cleaned them to boot! She wanted a better section for kids and teens, so she made it happen. With book donations and some hard work our library is better for it. Have you ever noticed our rock garden in front of the Canadian Lakes Library? The Canadian Lakes Kindness Rock Garden even has its own Facebook group, https://www. facebook.com/groups/105796573439387. Arley and her mother, Linda, organized that little piece of happy.

I asked Arley many questions about Ferris and what it’s like trying to manage college during these times. She is a Music and Entertainment Business major in her second semester at Ferris. This year she will attend only one face-to-face class, the rest she will do online. She was anxious to see how the classroom would be set up with the social distancing of the seating arrangements. We talked about how she will miss being on campus and just being able to meet new people and talk. I understood completely; some of the best college experiences and memories involve meeting new people.

Even with this year being quite different Arley isn’t easily deterred. She is excited about school and is excited

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about doing her best. This girl doesn’t usually settle for anything less. In her spare time, you might catch her swimming with friends, working on her Korean, or enjoying her passion for music. She told me that her love of music may have come from her father, Pete. Pete loves music and I hear he likes to sing too. All good things Arley has picked up. Did I mention she taught herself Korean? She loves the culture so much she wanted to speak the language. Her future plans might include a visit to Korea or Japan. She has many dreams and goals.

Arley says her faith and her drive will always help her to achieve her goals. She may be just twenty years old, but I walked away feeling like I had a great talk with an old soul. She is a very ambitious girl with nothing holding her back. The next time I sit down to interview Arley I hope she shows me a shiny new driver’s license, in due time of course. See you around, Arley!

Meet Sarah Hodges

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arah Hodges is also a Canadian Lakes resident, attends Ferris State University, and has all but graduated. I told you this was a story about two great girls, on the same path just at different mile markers. Sarah studies Health Information Technology (HIT). Like Arley, she is no stranger to the dean’s list.

She made the list eight times. Sarah is a sweet, caring, and smart girl. Before all the restrictions you might have found Sarah with a group of friends at the movie theater, checking out a comedy show, or attending some football games. But at the time of this interview her focus was all about crossing that college finish line. She is currently waiting for the start of her internship. Sarah’s story is a little different than Arley’s. She was all lined

up to start her internship at McLaren in Mt. Pleasant this past May. Her financial aid and summer awards were all cleared, and she was ready to start this new chapter in her life. But because of COVID, plans have halted, and she continues to wait. Sarah’s working life was also put on hold during this time.

She has worked at the Rock Cafe on campus for almost three years and one day in March she was told they were closing due to COVID. They have since reopened their doors, but she is not comfortable going back, and who can blame her? I cannot imagine being twenty-two years old and having to wait on an internship for four months and counting. But Sarah continues to wait, and with much grace, I might add.

Her positive energy and overall hopefulness for her future is undeniable. Along the way, with help from her family and boyfriend, Shalon, she is more than ready to tackle her internship. Sarah became an old pro navigating through COVID. She is in continual contact with her advisors at Ferris, along with her internship coordinator at McLaren. A couple advisors, Toni Windquist and Paula Hagstrom, need special mention as they were a big part of fielding her through this journey. She will soon find out the fate of that internship and if they were able to adjust facility hours. We are rooting for you, Sarah!

Whatever the outcome of this pause in life, she will prevail, and we will hear great things about her. Next time we sit down I want to hear about your travels to Wyoming or Colorado and how many dogs you have then. See you around, Sarah!

When writing this article, I thought for sure I would hear some disappointing things, sad setbacks, unusual fixes, but I did not expect so much positivity. These two girls talked about how so many things and plans changed, but they just keep motoring on. Both girls had very positive things to say about Ferris State University and how some professors and advisors have really helped them through these challenges and changes. I also had a great experience attending Ferris and I am glad the tradition remains the same even through these times. Of course, both girls also said they get through it all with the support from their families and friends as well.

I would like to thank Arley and Sarah for sharing a piece of their story with us. It really is refreshing to meet driven, positive young people focused on their future. Be proud, ladies, and parents be proud too. We will check back in with Arley and Sarah as they make their way through this world in uncharted times. Stay tuned for more of their story.

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BY ROGER STOBERT

Transition from Summer to Winter Patrols The Mobile Watch will be transitioning from summer to winter patrols in the next couple of months. In the summer, our primary function is a deterrent, watching for mischievous and suspicious activities, and helping lost residents and visitors. In winter, we continue this summer function but also keep a watchful eye out for those red lights.

RED LIGHTS? Red lights are used to identify a potential home heating system problem. Residents who have left their Canadian Lake homes for warmer climates install these red lights and attached thermostats to illuminate if the temperature in their home drops below a preset value.

While we check every house for red lights, we give special attention to those homes that have completed the Residential Vacation Form. This form includes instructions for installing the red light. You provide contact information if a problem should develop at your home while you’re away. These forms are available at the CLPOC office or on the Canadian Lakes website: Residential Vacation Form. On the CLPOC website, click on “Governing”, then “Documents and Forms”, then under Online Forms, “Residential Vacation Form (Red Light)”, or at: https:// members.canadianlakes.org/vacation/.

Canadian Lakes Safety provides Mobile Watch with a list of the homes registered with this free service.

For those who install a red light but don’t fill out a Resident Vacation Form, you are not helping yourself. The information you provide helps Canadian Lakes Safety should there be a problem at your home. If you are gone and have not filled out this form, Safety may not be able to contact you as quickly or at all. Also, please note that a new form is needed for each absence. They do NOT roll over year to year or even absence to absence. If you do return early or just for a short stay, notify Canadian Lakes Safety (231-972-8555) to prevent unnecessary calls of a potential intruder at your home.

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Open Garage Doors It only takes a moment for an opportunistic criminal to gain access to your home via an open garage door.

Nationally, thirty percent of all home burglaries happen because of unlocked and/or open doors.

Criminal statistics show that most burglaries occur between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

This is why Mobile Watch volunteers report to Canadian Lakes Safety garage doors left open where it appears no one is at home — no cars in the yard or garage, no lights on in the house, no evidence of a homeowner working in the yard, etc.

When Mobile Watch alerts Safety, an officer will come to the home and will ring the doorbell to see if the resident is at home. If there is no answer, the Safety officer will close the garage door to secure the home from unwanted entry.

Please keep your home secure by closing and locking all doors, especially when you are not home.

Rest assured that Mobile Watch and Safety will do all they can to keep your home and valuables secure.

Helping Stranded Motorists During the snowy months ahead, we occasionally encounter residents and visitors who are stuck in snow or have slid off the road. If the resident or visitor needs assistance, the patroller will contact Canadian Lakes Safety to offer aid. Upon arrival, the Safety officer will attempt to assist the motorists, but if the job is too big, Safety can arrange for a reliable tow company to remedy the situation.

On-Street Parking During the Winter Months Between November 1 and March 31 from 3:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., vehicles may not park on Canadian Lake roadways or road shoulders. Exceptions may be granted by contacting Canadian Lakes Safety (231-972-8555). The purpose of this restriction is to facilitate snow removal and for emergency vehicle access.

Homeowners risk their vehicles being towed if their vehicles block snowplows and graders.

If you have special circumstances regarding on-street parking during the winter months, please contact Safety to see if an exemption is possible.

Off-Road Vehicles Here is a refresher on the use of off-road vehicles (ORV) in Canadian Lakes: An off-road vehicle (ORV) is defined as any motor vehicle that can be operated cross-country over land, snow, and/or other natural terrain, or on the frozen lake surface without the benefit of a road or trail. ORVs shall not be operated in or on any Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation (CLPOC) Designated Common Facility (Area). Within the Canadian Lakes community, ORVs may only be operated on the shoulder of the road, or road edge if no shoulder exists, or on the frozen lake surface, or other area designated by the Board of Directors.

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Any person age 12-15 years operating an ORV, trail bike, golf cart, etc. on any CLPOC owned road shoulder, road edge or frozen lake surface, must have an ORV certificate and be under the visual supervision of a parent or guardian. Persons under the age of 12 shall not be permitted to operate any type of motor vehicle on CLPOC approved property. All types of motorized vehicles operating on CLPOC approved property shall be required to be registered with the CLPOC Office and shall visibly display the appropriate CLPOC sticker.

This rule is for YOUR SAFETY and the SAFETY OF YOUR FAMILY and FRIENDS. Friends and Neighbors Mobile Watch, like most volunteer groups in Canadian Lakes, is always in a state of flux. Participation in Canadian Lakes clubs and organizations changes because of health, family dynamics, age, interest, or for a myriad of other reasons. Although we do our best to retain our existing members for as long as possible, we need new volunteers to help sustain Mobile Watch’s longevity. We encourage our volunteers to talk to their friends and neighbors about the purpose and duties of volunteers and how their involvement promotes the safety and security of our community and its residents.

If you know of someone interested in joining the Mobile Watch, please contact Roger Stobert, Coordinator, at 231-972-1232 or spankky@charter.net.

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“Who Cares, We Care ” Surpasses $10,000 in Donations From the We Care Committee

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n just its third year, the “We Care” initiative has generated more than $10,000 in funding, primarily through the generosity of the members of the Canadian Lakes golf community.

These funds have provided upgrades that otherwise just weren’t feasible within existing budgets.

These include the new, and much-used, icemaker/ water dispenser in the pro shop, new laser-sensitive flags, new poles and cups, proximity markers, bunker rakes, and recently, new bag stands at all the courses.

Ben Dorer, Founder and Chairman of the “We Care” movement, remarked: “It’s humbling, and at the same time not unexpected. The members of the Canadian Lakes golf family are extremely generous with their time, talent, and treasures.”

Dorer went on to add, “The members have a great track record of giving and helping address

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community needs. Whether it was service to their country when they were younger, or service to their community, they can be counted on to make a difference. It’s no surprise that many members of the golf community are also volunteers for Mobile Watch, beautification projects, and so on.”

One example of that generosity can be readily seen in the new bag stands at our three courses.

When it became known that replacement of the old stands might not happen due to the tremendous cost (approximately $1,500 each), community members Tim Collinge and Jim Heinrich jumped at the opportunity to help solve the problem.

For less than $400 in total material costs, Tim and Jim spent many winter hours in their wood shop making new stands, that, by any measure, are of better quality than what could be purchased. Not

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THE 2020 A NNUA L MEE TING OF MEMBER S only did they provide a much-needed enhancement to the courses, they saved over $5,000 in expenses.

This past spring, when planning for the 2020 “We Care” open was in its initial stages, there were a number of questions. The biggest, and most obvious, was, “Can we even have an outing this year?”

Plans were all set. Bill Hull and his staff had the course in great shape while Chef Kyle and the crew from the Royal Grille provided a great boxed lunch. Unfortunately, at the last moment, Mother Nature decided to throw the area a bit of a curve. The official golf portion of the event was cancelled due to pending storm cells that included high winds, thunder, and lightning. Despite the potential bad weather, over 80% of the golfers decided to get a few holes in anyway, (and wouldn’t you know it — the storms held off !)

Canadian Lakes member and avid golfer, Tim Collinge, put it best: “Even if we had only got a few holes in, it’s always fun to support the course and be around this great group of people.”

The members of the “Who Cares, We Care” Committee would like to thank all those who supported this year’s event: the volunteers, Dennis Wolfe and the staff at the Royal, Chef Kyle and the folks at the Royal Grille, and Bill Hull and all the members of the maintenance staff.

Plans for next year’s event are already under way. However, you can still make a donation to this year’s event at the Royal Pro Shop or by sending your contribution to Canadian Lakes Gifts and Memorials with the notation “For We Care-Golf”.

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Due to current COVID restrictions, the CLPOC’s legal counsel has advised we conduct this meeting virtually at www.members.canadianlakes.org. The following business will be conducted at the Annual Meeting:

1. Election of Directors to the Board of Directors to hold office for a period of three (3) years, or until their respective successors have been elected and qualified, or appointed; and 2. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement of the meeting.

You must be registered on the members’ website to watch the meeting. If you are not registered on the members’ website, please visit www.members.canadianlakes.org and use the link at the bottom after “New User?” to register BEFORE the meeting.

Each of the candidates has provided answers to three questions asked by the Nomination Committee. The answers will be posted on the members’ website and mailed to all members in good standing as of September 30, 2020 with the official Notice of Annual Meeting of the Members and the official election ballot as required by the governing documents. If you opted-in for electronic voting, you will not receive the official mailing.

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We may travel afar; if only we could!

We’ll be transported through books, albeit confined to our ‘hood.

Shanghai Girls, A Passage to India, Lost in Tokyo, Out of Africa.

We may meet Anne Boleyn, Henry the Eighth, Diego Rivera, the great Velazquez.

Romantic Quixote, bold Harry Potter, Mr Darcy, the Artful Dodger.

Leave it to Steinbeck, Hemingway, Mark Twain, Peter Mayle, Bill Bryson, what’s his name!

A triple murder, a kidnapping gone wrong, A record breaking heist, reporters in throngs, A Medevac rescue off the coast of Nova Scotia, A friendship which blossoms, then unfurls into dramas.

A bevy of layers lie in the pages, Jealousy, greed, passion, rages, Tear jerking conflicts, a dose of suspense, Heart warming reunions with long lost friends.

Disconnect from the media. Pick up a book.

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New places, new faces, emotions galore, Become a bookworm. There’s always more.

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ROB MICKEY Safety Department Director rmickey@clpoc.org

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eems like the summer just flew by, doesn’t it? Here it is autumn again in Canadian Lakes and hopefully onto an improved 2021! Thank you all for your patience and understanding during this challenging time, I know it has not been easy. I would like to highlight a few things to remember as we roll into the cooler months.

Boats: All vessels must be off Canadian Lakes waters

by November 1. The main ramp closed for the season after Labor Day weekend so PLEASE call ahead to schedule an appointment. The Safety department is extremely busy in the fall and immediate service at the launch is extremely rare.

Email is also an option. If you choose email, please contact rmickey@clpoc.org to arrange your time slot. Please be sure to call and/or email to set up a time to access the campground storage area as well. We can be reached at (231) 972-8555. The last thing we want is for you to be held up or delayed, so please give us a heads-up.

Trailers and RVs: These are not approved to be kept on your property in Canadian Lakes. These vehicles include utility trailers, boats/boat trailers, campers, and motorhomes. Please make sure you have an approved location for winter storage if need be.

Political Signs: Being an election year this issue has become very prevalent here in Canadian Lakes over the past few months. We ask that you please refrain from displaying political signs in your yard. Not only can it become unsightly, but it is a violation of our deed restrictions. These restrictions include signs from any political affiliation and/or party including local, state, and federal governments. For any other politicallyfocused items not covered under the written rules, we ask that you remain courteous and allow all members to enjoy our community equally.

Theft: Please report any theft activity or suspected theft activity to our department. We ramp up focused patrols during the off-season to help prevent and identify these crimes.

The information is also passed along to our Mobile Watch volunteers who can also assist as they are the eyes and ears of our neighborhoods.

I would like to conclude by extending a round of thanks to the very much appreciated Mobile Watch team for really stepping up this year during these crazy and strange times.

These volunteers go above and beyond in any weather, time of day, and now during a pandemic. Thank you all for what you do here in Canadian Lakes!

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CLPOC Board Minutes CANADIAN LAKES PROPERTY OWNER CORPORATION Board of Director Meeting July 25th 2020 Attendant’s

Role

Paul Szymkowicz Presiding Officer James French Treasurer Robert Halpin Director James Swartzendruber Director Dan Altier

Director Dan Rice Director John Colley Director

Present X

X X X X X

X

Absent

Zoom online meeting – Others in attendance Greg Babbitt General Manager, Lindsay Halcomb Marketing and Kim Dowell Finance. Pledge of allegiance completed.

MOTIONS & AGENDA TOPICS 1. Call to order and welcome- Director Szymkowicz welcomed those in attendance, all on Zoom and meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM on July 25, 2020.

2. Meeting Agenda - Motion to approve the agenda as presented

by Director French with second by Director Altier – APPROVED 3. Austin TWP Report – No report was presented and discussion held to invite both Austin and Morton TWP to the Zoom meeting. GM Babbitt will contact them both.

4. Presiding Officer Report – Director Szymkowicz thanked the staff and the community for their understanding of the Covid situation and in all our efforts to be safe.

5. Financial report - Controller Dowell covered our current information reporting that our total assets are 15.00M up 11% from 2019; our total liabilities are 2.52 M up 25% from 2019, and our total liability and net worth are 15.00M up 11% from 2019. There are 618 members that are outstanding in 2020 fee’s and that is up 1.0% form 2019.

6. ACC Report – Director Szymkowicz reports that five sheds approved, four garage additions, a complete garage and deck addition, two dog runs, and talks continue with the TWP inspector on code issues.

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report. Assures us that activities are continuing to be planned.

8. Executive Report – Director Szymkowicz reports that they discussed pending legal issues, the director appointment process, operational concerns, AOI updates, marketable title act and Capital Fund expense being considered.

9. Finance Report – Director French gave information on the PPP loan from the Federal Government and that the CLPOC applied for and received the loan. (Payroll Protection Program) Many businesses have taken advantage of this to help offset the cost related to the Covid crisis and we have as well.

The full benefit is yet to be determined. Reviewed current budget projections, small claims initiative which is on hold because courts are down, committee reviewing capital projects for this year, and discussion on golf and the restaurant progress.

10. Lot Default Report– Director Halpin reports that the Memorandum of Understanding between the CLPOC and the MLB has been approved by both parties. Committee meets this week as well.

11. Nominating Committee Report – Director Halpin reports that activity is beginning and information will soon be out on the critical dates along with required information about nominations.

12. Strategic Planning Report – Director Altier reported that the community planning process is on T h e C a n ad i a n L a ke r

a slight hold until summer period is over. Staff will resume activity after that time. The Covid issues have had them very busy. The team continues to look at facility utilization and effect use of buildings and resources. A committee is being put together to look at the communities internet capability and uses.

13. Marketing Report - Lindsay Halcomb reports that marketing efforts are ongoing for the CLPOC with some direct results. That the Nights of Lights is on for this year but will see some activity changes as a result of Covid restrictions.

The department has reviewed the rules for public use and is making no changes as they protect the CLPOC and its members.

14. GM Report – GN Babbitt states that amenity usage is up at the pool and golf course, but down at the restaurant. The campground office siding is complete and the center bathhouse is still under repair with an end of August target date for completion. Pavement repairs will begin in August in designated areas. Washout repair has started from the rain last week. Campground and dock inspections will be conducted in August as well. The maintenance work is falling behind a bit because we have not been able to hire two employees for a lack of applications. Two kayak racks have been installed on the lakes as well. The golf course repairs are

CLPOC Board Minutes ongoing with a good portion having been completed. The Truxor has been repaired in is back on the lakes in area’s determined by the lake manager to be most effective.

Golf is seeing great participation at this time with members and guest. Safety has increased patrols around the party spots trying to bring it under control. They are also stepping up parking and non-member usage violations. The speed monitor is also in use at this time. The outdoor pool is under consideration for extended days of use and the Labor Day activities are still pending based on government regulations at this time.

They include fireworks, and yard sale. There will be a lake treatment soon on the lakes in areas designated by the lakes manager.

Signage will be posted in those locations.

15. Consent Calendar – Motion made

by Director Swartzendruber, second by Director French to approve the notes from the June 10th Workshop and the minutes from the June 27th Board meeting. That we receive and file the June 2020 Check Disbursements as well.

Motion Approved 16. Member comments on action items – None 17. Item for action – Approve the Gifts and Memorials Procedure and naming right for the CLPOC and file in the procedure book.

Motion Director French, Second Director Rice, Approved 18. Item for Action – Director French motioned to approved the purchase of golf course maintenance equipment in the amount of $73,851.00 from the RR account, Second by Director Halpin, Approved 19. Item for Discussion – Restaurant steam table replacement, current one is inadequate to use for its ongoing repair issues. Item is below the GM threshold and can be purchased with his approval only.

20. Item for Discussion – Maintenance plow truck to be replaced

because of its physical condition and reliability issues. The cost will be $43,283.00. Discussed the need and disposal of the old truck.

Will be up for approval at the next meeting.

21. Item for Discussion – The approval of the members in good standing date for the annual election will be September 30th 2020. Will be up for approval at the next meeting.

22. Item for discussion – Board Vacancy Appointments, Motion

by Director French to suspend the rules to allow appointment at this time and second by Director Colley - Approved. Motion by Director French with second by Director Rice to appoint Linda Tilley for the term expiring December 31, 2021 and to appoint Seth Wenger to the term expiring December 31, 2020. Roll Call Vote: Tilley - Altier Yes. Colley Yes,

French Yes, Halpin Yes, Rice Yes, Swartzendruber Yes, and Szymkowicz Yes. Wenger – Szymkowicz Yes, Swartzendruber Yes, Rice Yes, Halpin Yes, French Yes, Colley Yes, and Altier Yes. Both approved as replacements MEMBER & DIRECTOR COMMENTS Members – NS 56/57, Wants update on the PPP loan program from the Federal Government. HW 192/193, Shares a concern about road conditions, 2 space docking rules, area up keep, and condition of the Lakes and Beaches. RS 22, would like the outdoor pool to be open longer in the year.

Directors – Director Rice, some of member concerns were talked about today. Director Colley, challenges of the Covid Virus is being handled well by all. Director Halpin, congratulations to new directors, and thank you to the replacement team. He also

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CLPOC Board Minutes asked for follow up information on road repair and dock inspections.

Director French commented on the fact that the Covid rules are a result of State regulations. Director Altier, Welcomed new directors and reminded everyone that we have to be watchful of cost in our needs. Director Swartzendruber, Grateful for all

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Director Szymkowicz, Thank for all committees and volunteers.

FURTHER BOARD BUSINESS Executive Session - None Meeting adjourned at 11:20 AM

CANADIAN LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS CORPORATION Board of Directors Meeting August 22, 2020 Attendee’s

Role

Present Paul Szymkowicz President X John Colley

Vice President X James French

Treasurer X James Swartzendruber

Secretary X Dan Altier

Director X Robert Halpin

Director X Dan Rice

Director X Linda Tilley

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Online attendance was from 16 – 21 during the meeting.

Note; that the entire board meeting may be viewed at the CLPOC webpage on the member’s portal along with related reports.

(Board minutes are printed as submitted.)

Absent

Zoom online meeting – Others present GM Greg Babbitt, Comptroller Kim Dowell, and Zoom Manager Jessica Slendak. The pledge of allegiance was completed. Due to technical difficulties public access was not available.

MOTIONS & AGENDA TOPICS 1. Call to order and welcome – President Szymkowicz called the meeting to order @ 9:00 AM and welcomed everyone that was attending online.

2. Meeting Agenda – Motion to approve the agenda as presented

by Director French and second by Director Swartzendruber Approved.

3. Austin Township Report – They have spent time working on election changes to fit the pandemic requirements, refunds issued for non use of the township hall due to the pandemic, approved a road projects on 140th Ave and seven mile road, fire department can now bill for calls on unauthorized burns with the charge @ $500.00, and they will continue to use the same election process for the November election.

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fective July 1, 2020. Township is working with the county commissioners to study the gypsy moth for possible spring spraying, the township will allocate $30,000.00 to the fire department for equipment upgrades/ replacement, and learned from the county road commission that the new way to extend the life of a road is to chip seal them just after install.

Lot sold in Morton Township to B. Franck RV Service to expand business, approved permit for Tri County Homework’s to start their high speed internet system to be completed in 2021, coordinated project for asphalt project on Valley Court, spring clean up is August 22, 2020 for the area, and had 47% of the registered voters take part in the last election. Mark Klumpp 5. President’s Report – President Szymkowicz hoped that everyone was enjoying their summer and wanted to remind all to keep using T h e C a n ad i a n L a ke r

their mask and practice social distancing.

6. Financial Report – Controller Dowell covered current information reporting that our total assets at 14.5 M ups 1.2 M from 2019, our total liabilities at 1.9 M up 584 K from 2019, and total liabilities and net worth at 15.5 M up 1.2 M from 2019.

7. Committee Reports – ACC – President Szymkowicz reported that one garage addition was approved for this month and that member at large John Roth was stepping down from the committee effective immediately and thanked him for his years of service. President Szymkowicz is also stepping away because of his new Presidents position. CLA - Director Swartzendruber reported that CLA memberships for 2020 were down 35 from 2019 and that the 2021 membership drive is taking place. New memberships started now will also include the remain-

CLPOC Board Minutes der of 2020. Membership forms can be obtained at the CLPOC office and on the CLA website or the next addition of the Laker magazine. CLA activities are being evaluated each month as the pandemic continues. The appreciation drawing winner for this month was Pat Hope and the prize was $40.00 Cash. Executive – President Szymkowicz reported that several legal issues were discussed.

Finance – Treasurer French reported that they reviewed the current budget and that they are close to a balanced budget even with the pandemic at peak season. Golf play is up along with cart rental.

Mecosta county small claims court is open again and that we are again pursuing claims on dues.

Counties outside of Mecosta have courts still closed. They discussed Capital improvement projects that are coming. LDC – Director Halpin reported that physical review of undeveloped lots is ongoing and that should improve the data base value. Work with the MLB has slowed as they are on a no travel restriction and moving their offices at this time. Phone conversations continue to get financial assistance with a market study.

Nominations Director Halpin reports that nominations are still being taken and that the application period closes soon. The committee has posted banners and is using the CLA billboard to remind people to apply. Strategic Planning – Director Altier reports that Dick Stockmar is moving and will no longer be a member of the team and that the team will miss his extensive CLPOC knowledge.

That the facility usage improvement initiative has been accepted by the board and will move forward. That a team has been put together to explore the Canadian Lakes internet service capability and that the community planning process will start again in September with the staff.

8. General Managers Report – General Manager Babbitt reports

that the campground center bath house repairs have been delayed by the contractor and work is to start next week. We had vandalism in one of the bath houses and it is under investigation at this time. Campground inspections are to be completed within the next few weeks. The campground golf outing raised $1700.00 for the campground this year. Storage area remains full with inspection taking place now. The third brining will take place in Septem-

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ber, asphalt projects are up for approval at this meeting and that roadside trimming will soon take place. Outdoor pool remains very busy and will remain open longer this year past Labor Day. The hours of operation will change September 8th to 1:00 – 7:00pm for the pool. Dock inspections are ongoing with many issues coming up. The restaurant remains open at 50% capacity and serving the members. The take out business is very active at this time. New

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CLPOC Board Minutes kayak racks installed at Lake Laura and Lost Canyon Lakes. Roof repairs completed on a couple of small buildings. The painting of the marquee signs continues.

New flagpole set at Royal South entrance and we have received a $750.00 rebate for LED lighting conversions from Homework Tri County electric. The golf course has had ongoing tree trimming and stump removal, cart path evaluations are underway, and are working on communication issues with the Royal irrigation system.

The Truxor is repaired and back in activity at Camper, Swan and Fawn Lakes. GM Babbitt reviewed the process procedure for maintain lake levels. Golf play remains strong with up to 300 rounds played per day. Safety continues to work at patrolling high usage area to check for valid memberships and guest. The speed monitoring device is in use as well. Safety has hired a new person Gary Lenon to the staff and they are preparing for the upcoming holiday W/E. GM Babbitt reminded everyone that activities for the Labor Day W/E have been cancelled for this year. The lakes will be treated once again in some selected areas of the lakes and that the selected areas will be posted. Marketing activities for this year are coming to a close; it has been a successful year with activity up 12% from last year. There are a few remaining $500.00 lots left and when they are sold the program will stop.

September 4th is the deadline for Laker articles and CLPOC photo day is also the 4th. The Nights of Light activity is picking up but some things will change due to Covid restrictions. For a more complete report please watch the board meeting on the website.

9. Consent Calendar – Motion by Director Swartzendruber support

by Director Tilley to approve the notes from the July 8, 2020 Workshop Meeting & Minutes from the July 25th, 2020 Board Meeting, and receive & file the July 2020 Check Disbursements. Approved 50

10. Member comments for action items or discussion – Supporting the beach project, Fred Peckral LO724, Mark Moriarty LO007, Geralyn and Brian Monfils GPE109, Linda and Pete Ricketts HW191 and Jerry Springer NS092.

Pete Ricketts HW 191 is not in favor of the Market Study. Ron Presley is not in favor of special assessment to improve beaches and Barbara Presley would like beaches cleaned now, both CL442.

11. Action Items – Purchase of a maintenance plow truck at a cost NTE of $43,000.00, received motion by Director French with support from Director Tilley – Approved without discussion.

Motion to approve the date for Members in Good Standing of September 30, 2020 for the annual election by Director Swartzendruber support by Director French.

No discussion, - Approved 12. Items for discussion – Beach rejuvenation project was described

by Director Rice and that the project would be supervised by CLPOC operations staff. This would be a capital expense project at about $90,000.00 and would start this fall if approved. Director French made a motion to suspend the rules to take a vote and President Szymkowicz reminded him that discussion was needed first.

Director Altier asked if we had received three bids and was told that the material had, but the work portion had not. The preferred contractor has a long standing relationship with the CLPOC. It was indicated that future work on these beaches would now come out of RR funds to maintain them. Director Swartzendruber asked that an overall maintenance program be established for the future on beaches to protect the investment. Director Halpin asked if we could start with a couple of beaches to evaluate the project as a good plan. Director Colley cautioned about the financial impact of the Covid Pandemic for the CLPOC. Director Wenger stated that quick action is needed here.

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Directors Colley and Halpin asked that we not rush into this project.

Director French commented that we have been talking about this for five years. Motion to suspend the rules withdrawn. Further consideration to come. LDC Director Halpin stated that we have discussed the Market Study item several times and would be asking for a decision next month.

Director Halpin presented some further information on the Market Study and that he is working with the MLB to assist with the cost. Director Halpin requested input on this from each director to him on issues or suggestions.

Director Colley asked if this could be done in segments and Director Halpin said that it is possible, but do we want a scaled down study.

Committee Appointments – President Szymkowicz has resigned from the ACC committee and has recommended the following changes and assignments for new members. That Director Swartzendruber is assigned to chair the ACC for the remainder of this year and that both Directors Tilley and Wenger are assigned to the ACC committee. He also would like to place Director Tilley on the Strategic Planning committee and Director Wenger to the finance committee. Motion by President Szymkowicz to suspend the rules to make appointments and support by Director Colley – Approved. Motion to make the above appointments by President Szymkowicz with support by Director Colley – Approved. Election Inspectors – Item to select election inspectors for the annual election was discussed with the idea that Secretary Swartzendruber not be a part of the process as he may be a candidate. It was decided that President Szymkowicz will be the head election inspector for this year and that GM Babbitt will reach out to past inspectors to see if they will serve again this year.

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CLPOC Board Minutes described this year’s program and asked for consideration to spend the money suggested on the project work indicated. The finance committee has reviewed and agrees with the project as indicated. Motion to suspend the rules by Director Colley with support from Director Tilley – Approved.

Motion by Director French to approve the road repair for the amount of $200,448.00 with support from Director Tilley. – Approved. GM Babbitt described a paving project for Valley Court in Canadian Lakes while working with the road members and the county. The project would be funded 80% by the member through tax assessments and 20% by the CLPOC. The county will coordinated this project. Motion by Director Colley to suspend the rules with support from Director Swartzendruber – Approved.

Motion by Director Swartzendruber to approve the Valley Court project with support from Director Tilley.

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Director Wenger excused himself from the executive session to attend to other matters.

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