Lake Carroll News August 2016

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Vol. 44 No. 8

President’s Report

See “Catch of the Day” Page 9B Submit your Lake Carroll catches to jrush@ golakecarroll.com

Women’s Club Blanket Project donates to local organizations.

Page 4B OFFICE CLOSURES: Sept 5: Labor Day BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE: Aug 26, Sep 23, Oct 21, Nov 18, Annual Mtg & BOD Mtg Dec 4, Dec 16 if needed.

MANDATORY HUNTERS MEETINGS: Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 21 - See page 7B You MUST attend one of these meetings to be eligble to hunt at Lake Carroll.

LCA GARAGE SALES Sat, 9/17, 8am-5pm - See page 17B! LCA ONLINE CLASSIFIEDS Members advertise for FREE! See current listings on page 20B!

INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR THE LCA BOARD? There are 2 positions open on the Board this year. If you are interested in running, petition information and forms will be available at the LCA Office as of Monday, August 1, 2016.

Candidate Petitions must be turned into the office by Wednesday, August 31, 2016.

Ballot name order is determined by the order in which Petitions are time stamped.

Please refer to your By-Laws booklet to see what being a “Board Member” entails.

MANDATORY LOT MOWINGS #2 Aug 13-21 ~ Report by 12pm Aug 22nd to mowing@golakecarroll.com or 815-493-2552 ext 27. Provide your Name, Sec & Lot, and date mowed. If you don’t report it, you will be billed for LCA arranging the mowing. Whoever mows (you or a contractor) calls in the report.

You can email your mowing report to

mowing@golakecarroll.com

Jim Ogborn Board President

I just want to take a moment to discuss one of our many issues at Lake Carroll “Weed Management in the Lake.” For months I’ve heard from many of you how bad the weeds were! Joe Rush came to the Board presenting a program that managed the weeds and also the Lake. He put his plan into action and I believe the results speak for themselves. Joe also took the time to write a very informative article that was on the front page of the Lake Carroll Newspaper in July outlining his and his team’s efforts in and around the lake that I suggest if you

haven’t taken the time to read, you should.

Since all of this took place, my phone calls and e-mails switched to thanks for cleaning up the Lake especially from those in South Bay, Three Tubs, and the East Marina. I was also recently informed

by Don Aleksy that at Joe’s request, last Saturday July 16th he, Tom Wienecke and Don Marrone joined Joe for about 4 hours in testing oxygen, weed depth and fish habitat in different areas of the lake and the results were excellent.

I believe each member should thank Joe, his team and the volunteer core for a job well done. In my opinion they did an outstanding job!

Joe, I would like to “Thank You” personally and I know, based on my phone conversations and e-mails the majority of the Board and Association Member’s truly appreciate all of your efforts.

Lake & Natural Resources

What a year we’ve had. Here are a few highlights; the good and the bad, for what we’ve dealt with trying to maintain our lake.

First of all, I’d like to start on a good note and remind everyone that the lake is still flowing over the spillway as of the writing of this article (July 18, 2016). Time will tell as summer progresses, but we’re hopeful the lake level will maintain better than in previous years due to the grouting program Joe Rush performed in 2015.

Lake Manager If you read the article posted last month, you already know the issues we’ve dealt with regarding eurasian watermilfoil and curlyleaf pondweed this spring and summer. If you have a lakefront home, you’re also aware of the excessive growth of the milfoil and curlyleaf pondweed. We inspected the lake in early spring looking for signs of curlyleaf pondweed and eurasian watermilfoil. Due to the mild winter, and lack of ice cover, the invasive plants were growing. By May 5th, we had begun our treatments for milfoil, curlyleaf, and filamentous algae. Our early treatments encompassed approximately 62 acres. Historically, we’ve treated around 30 acres, and in most years less, for invasive species. After our treatment program, curlyleaf and milfoil continued to be found in areas previously not seen, and this was attributed to the increased water clarity we continue to observe. For example, we are seeing water clarity averages over 14 feet now, and individual readings over 24 feet! In 2011 we had average clarity readings less than 6 feet deep and that same year only 34 acres were treated by an outside contractor for milfoil and curlyleaf. Increasing water clarity allows these plants to establish in areas not available to them in the past. Plants need sunlight to grow, and increased water clarity brings that light.

With the curlyleaf and milfoil expanding into these new areas, and the increased volume needing to be treated, we reached out to our outside contractor in May to provide help with the treatment. They scheduled us as quickly as possible and performed the treatment on June 21st. This treatment encompassed 93 surface acres. By the 4th of July weekend, our members were able to enjoy the lake.

On July 12th, we received an email from a concerned member about the aquatic plant community. One of the concerns was about the native plants, and how they were impacted by the treatment. Another concern was for depleted oxygen levels to unsafe for our fish that inhabit Lake Carroll.

Dissolved oxygen levels consistently provide quality habitat for aquatic life at Lake Carroll.

After we received these concerns, I was asked by the lake committee chairman to provide a field evaluation. A board member representative and another member providing his pontoon boat went along for the tour. Using a map of the treatment areas, data was collected in various places around the lake where the June 21st treatment took place. The areas to evaluate were selected by the board member, volunteer, and lake committee chairman. At the various sites, we raked the lake bottom for rooted aquatic plants, and collected data on the dissolved oxygen that is available to support life in the lake. In addition, we’ve provided some data collected over the years on water clarity, dissolved oxygen, and physical pictures taken July 15th and 16th 2016 of the native plants still thriving within Lake Carroll. We felt that if one member had these concerns, there may be more with similar questions. This article is to educate all of our members that may have similar questions by using facts and physical data collected about these topics.

Article V in the series

“Why In The World Would We Want To Build A New Lodge” can be found on page 16A. Additional Information: Another Perspective by John Grotto, Board Member Page 12A Board Response to Another Perspective Page 14A Letter to the Editor Page 11A Two Informational New Lodge Meetings– 10am at the Lodge: August 13th September 3rd

CONTINUED ON PAGE 5B

ANNOUNCEMENT TO MEMBERS A&E Building Rules & Regulations for Re-plats have been changed and were approved by the Lake Carroll Board of Directors on June 24, 2016.

Fundamental changes are new guidelines for Section 17 and other specific clarifications of the old rules and the addition of new Dissolution rules for Re-plats.

Members may pick up a copy of the new Re-plat rules at the Front Desk if you wish. The revised and new rules will be included in the 2017 A&E Building Rules & Regulations published in January 1, 2017.

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Notes from the Office Julie Brantner

ASSOCIATION QUARTERLY PAYMENTS & MOWING FEES The 3rd quarter payments and the May mowing fees were due 7/31/2016. One hundred dollar ($100) late fees were added to the unpaid dues accounts & twenty-five dollar ($25) mowing late fees were added to unpaid mowing accounts on August 1, 2016. Association dues & fees must be current to exercise your use of the amenities at Lake Carroll. Questions regarding your payments may be directed to 815-493-2552 x14.

REAL ESTATE TAXES The first installment of the 2015 Real Estate Tax Bill was due 7/01/2016. The final installment is due September 01, 2016. If you did not receive your tax bill, contact the Carroll County Treasurer at 815-244-0243. Courthouse hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. BOATER SAFETY CARDS Many owners have been taking the IDNR Boater Safety course on line and have been supplying the Office with a copy of the results. That sheet indicates that the actual boater safety card will be sent in approximately one week. The Association needs to have a copy of the card for our files. Please take the time to fax or mail a copy of these cards before filing them.

ARCHERY HUNTING REGISTRATION Members in good standing wishing to obtain their Lake Carroll hunting packet (windshield card, bow & arrow ID card, and stand tags) must have their pictures on file in our database before this information will be issued to you. Plan to visit the Association Office to have the Front Desk Staff take your picture or email your photos to photoid@golakecarroll.com.

All dues and fees (i.e. marina concession, citations, etc) must also be current. Attendance at one of the Archery Hunters Meetings is also MANDATORY for the issuance of the hunting packet. Meeting dates are Saturday August 6, 2016 at 9:00 AM at Plumtree Ski Lodge. The 2nd meeting will be held Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 9:00 AM at the Plumtree Ski Lodge.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATIONS Board of Directors applications will be available at the Association front desk on Monday, August 1, 2016. A minimum of fifty (50) signatures of property owners in “good standing” must be submitted on the petition. Only ONE property owner per “dues paying lot” may sign the petition. There are two (2) positions open on the Board this year. Completed petitions must be turned into the office by August 31st.

AUGUST 2016 MOWING The 2nd mandatory mowing for 2016 is August 12 – August 22. If you mow your own lot, you must report it by emailing mowing@golakecarroll.com or by calling 815-493-2552 ext 27 by noon on August 22, 2016. Check the ads in the Lake Carroll News for a mowing contractor. Contracting with one of the local mowers WILL save you money.

We hope everyone is having a great summer at Lake Carroll.

General Manager’s Report

In most of my articles I usually try to inform or remind you, the LCA Property Owners, of how important it is for me to receive feedback, ideas, concerns, etc. and that is never more important than right now as we begin the “Operating Budget Process”. For the past several months, the Finance Committee, Steering Committee, Management, the Board and all of our Standing Committees have been working diligently on the 2017 Fixed Asset Budget (FAB). The FAB process includes a thorough review of any new requests by the Committee’s, the replacement of worn vehicles and equipment and any significant repairs to buildings and roads. Through a series of meetings, these requests are prioritized and ultimately the Finance Committee will Mike Schmieder make their formal Fixed Asset Budget recommendations to the General Manager Board. The Fixed Asset Budget is funded with approximately 26% of the total dues received annually.

The Operating Budget is funded with approximately 65% of the annual dues and is being worked on as I write this article. All of the departmental Managers participate in this process with Lisa Vanderheyden and me going through the budgets on a line by line basis. Our goal is to produce an overall balanced budget which provides us with the tools to operate in such a way as to increase or at least maintain the level of services the Association has provided in the past. I guarantee you that the process, held over the next two months will ultimately deliver a balanced budget. How we get there will be determined during a series of open meetings where all Property Owners are invited to participate. The first of these open meetings will be held on Saturday, August 6th at 9:00am in the Conference Center when the Steering Committee will prioritize the Fixed Asset requests and replacements. The next meeting will be held on Friday night, September 9th in the lower level of the Clubhouse at 7:30pm where I will present the 2017 Operating Budget. In December, the Membership will vote to approve these budgets and I invite you to be part of the process. Your feedback is always important to me but it’s critical to receive it over the next two months as we assemble these budgets.

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Table of Contents

Administration A&E Replat Change................................... 1A GM Report................................................. 3A Madatory Mowing..................................... 1A Office Notes............................................... 3A Sirens, Severe Weather-Criteria................. 1B All About You Birth Announcement – Heckman..............11B Foxes – Gonzalez....................................... 3B July 4th – Buettner’s................................ 16B Board of Directors BOD Candidate Applications..................... 1A BOD Member List..................................... 6A Minutes 6/24/2016..................................... 6A Bowling – Ladies League............................. 6B Calendars - Events/Committees/Club......... 7A Campground Farmer’s Market....................................... 18B Labor Day Bon Fire................................... 7B Classifieds.................................................. 20B Classifieds – FREE Online....................... 20B Clubhouse After Party Live Band.............................. 10A Craft Show................................................. 3B Dine-In Specials....................................... 10A Hours........................................................ 10A Veteran’s Day Complimentary Treat.........11A Communication GM Report to Board.................................. 9A Standing Committees................................. 6A Equestrian Good Bye to Soapy Suds........ 10B Financial Balance Sheet – June 30, 2016.................. 5A Operating Income....................................... 5A Money Matters – June 30, 2016................. 5A Garage Sale................................................ 17B Golf Friday Morning Scramble........................ 23B From the Golf Pro.................................... 22B Ladies Golf League Int’l............................ 1B Reciprocal Courses.................................. 19B Upcoming Golf Events............... 19B,21-22B Lake & Natural Resources Bass Tourney Results............................... 12B Bass Tourney Schedule 2016................... 12B Bluebirds.................................................... 3B Catch of the Day........................................ 9B Day at the Races......................................... 8B Fishing Club Golf Outing.........................11B Fish Tales................................................. 10B Help Locate Brittle Naiad........................ 12B Hunters Meetings..................................... 14B Lake & Natural Res–Native Plants............ 1A Lanark Pie on the Porch............................ 18B Lodge, New Plumtree.................................. 1A Letter to the Editor ...................................11A Article: Another Perspective-JGrotto....... 12A Article: Board Response.......................... 14A Public Informational Meeting Schedule.. 14B “Why Build A New Lodge?” Article V.... 16A Photo Club News....................................... 15B Photo of the Month –Gassman................. 15B Recipe Corner Pretzel Delight – Trailside....................... 23B Recreation RecDirect................................................. 13B Recreation Classes TOPS (See calendars)................................ 7A Yoga......................................................... 17B Zumba (See calendars)............................... 7A Recreation Upcoming Events Bags Tournaments.................................... 15B Beach Luau.............................................. 14B Family Fun Nights................................... 14B Volleyball Tournaments........................... 15B Safety & Security/EMS American Flag – Etiquette......................... 8B Neighborhood Watch................................. 4B Safety First................................................. 4A Security Fine Assessments......................... 4A Security Notes............................................ 4A Sirens, Severe Weather-Criteria................. 1B Women’s Club............................................. 4B Blanket Project........................................... 4B Member Form............................................ 4B Trail Talk.................................................... 18B Trail Club 2016 Events............................ 18B Yacht Club Venetian Parade-Pics.............. 15B

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY The Lake Carroll News welcomes Letters to the Editor. Letters must be received at the Association office by the 18th of each month unless otherwise specified due to altered deadlines and adhere to the following guidelines: 1. Writers must be LCA members in good standing, reflect their viewpoint, focus on the issues and/or must be of interest to the majority of Lake Carroll members.

2. Letters should not contain personal attacks against any individual(s) or businesses and may not express personal grievances or conflicts.

3. Letters containing libelous material or statements, derogatory remarks or obscenities will not be published or are subject to editing after consultation between submitter and editor.

4. Constructive criticism is acceptable; suggestions on alternative solutions to the concerns are appreciated.

5. Letters are limited to 400 words or less.

6. All letters must bear a signature and LCA section and lot numbers.

7. The Editor, General Manager, and LCA BOD reserve the right to review to accept or deny publication of any Letter to the Editor and to offer a rebuttal within the same issue.

8. The Editor will provide an explanation in writing to those submitters whose letter is not published.

EDITORIAL & PHOTO GUIDELINES It is each organizations responsibility to publicize and cover their events for the Lake Carroll News. If you need assistance, please contact the office.

Any written articles, committee or club ads, or photos submitted for publication in the Lake Carroll News must be received at the Association office by the 18th of each month unless otherwise specified due to altered deadlines and adhere to the following guidelines: 1. Be of interest and benefit to Lake Carroll Members.

2. Purposes for articles published are to inform and educate.

3. Articles containing libelous material or statements, derogatory remarks, obscenities or anything deemed inappropriate will not be published or are subject to editing after consultation between submitter and editor.

4. Hard copy photos will be scanned and available for pick up one week following publication.

5. Special announcements (ie: wedding/anniversary/births/graduation, etc) may submit a single photo (published size to be determined by staff) and text of 100 words or less.

Submissions: An electronic file is the preferred method of submission. Files may be submittedvia email or provided on disk. Photos may also be submitted via email. Please make electronic submissions to editor@golakecarroll.com. The Editor will send a “received” confirmation email.

The Editor, General Manager, and LCA BOD reserve the right to review to accept or deny publication of any submission for publication in the Lake Carroll News. Items submitted that are not in compliance to these guidelines will not be guaranteed publication.

Any questions please contact the Editor at 815-493-2552, ext. 11. Editorial Policy adopted 2/22/05.

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Lake Carroll Security/EMS Corner Available 24/7 at 815-493-2599

Security Notes Neighborhood Watch

By Mike Siciliano, NW Coordinator

Security Stats for June 2016

Luke Fossett Security Supervisor

House Checks- 3427 Amenity Checks- 1048 Service Calls- 322 Complaints- 20 Deliveries- 77 Assist Motorists- 7 Alarms- 5

Ambulance Calls- 4 Fire Department Calls- 1 Vehicles Checked- 2833 ATV’s Checked-143 Boats Assisted- 20 Fishing License Checked- 45 Creel Limits Checked- 45

Did You Know: All piers, docks, boat lifts and swim platforms must have section and lot numbers and reflective devices above the waterline and visible from the lake. This information is located in the Lake Carroll Governing Documents Title V. Rules and Regulations, Chapter 53.07 (D). Warnings will have been sent out by the time the paper will have been printed. The security department will be checking for violations in August.

I have been receiving complaints from boat owners docked at the marinas stating disregarded line, lures and hooks being left on buoy ropes or boat covers, this is not only inconsiderate, but dangerous to the boat owner. When fishing from the docks, you cannot fish from a boat moored at the marinas unless you own the boat, this will be considered trespassing and you could be cited.

The 4th of July went well from a Security standpoint, for the numbers of members and guest on the property. The lake and trails were extremely busy. The Security Department received 6 complaints over the weekend. Two were for fireworks on Sunday evening. There were no accidents reported on the trails, 1 accident occurred while tubing on the lake. During 4th of July weekend the Security Department issued 16 citations and 60 verbal and written warnings, checked 61 fishing licenses and creel limits, checked 2239 vehicles at the marinas, pool and gate, checked 227 ATV’s and assisted 21 boats.

When using the marinas during the summer months, please consider carpooling on the weekends due to amount of people enjoying our lake, parking space is limited.

On January 1, 2016 the State of Illinois implemented a new law stating any operator of a watercraft born on or after January 1, 1998 must have a valid Boating Safety Certificate issued by the Department of Natural Resource. In other words if you have turned 18 after January 1, 1998 you must have a valid Boating Safety certificate to operate a watercraft in the State of Illinois or when your 12 year old child or grandchild turns 18 they will need the Boating Safety certificate. This is a State law and will be enforced at Lake Carroll. More information and the ability to obtain your certificate visit dnr.illinios.gov / Boating Safety Education.

The boat patrol officers have asked me to clarify the State of Illinois regulation of the use of an orange flag while towing a skier or tuber. This flag should only be flown when your watercraft is towing a skier or tube. This flag is not meant to be flown at all times, only when towing a skier or tuber. The flag does not need to be flown when the watercraft is anchored. When the flag is flown at all times it defeats the purpose of utilizing the flag in the first place.

I would like to wish all the property owners and their guests a safe and enjoyable summer season and DON’T’ FORGET YIELD TO YELLOW!!!

If you have any questions, complaints or compliments please feel free to contact me at (815) 493-2552 ext.18 or e-mail me at lfossett@golakecarroll.com.

If the Security Department can be of any assistance to you, we may be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (815) 493-2599.

Did You Know: ATV’s are prohibited from crossing private lots and can only use Lake Carroll roadways to access the trail system? This information is located in the Lake Carroll Governing Documents Title V. Rules and Regulations, Chapter 53.02 (B) (5) & (6).

Did You Know: All garbage receptacles must be returned to residence within 24 hours of garbage pickup? All garbage must be placed in a proper receptacle to avoid the garbage being distributed throughout the area by local wildlife. Moring Disposal offers receptacles and residential garbage service that will return your receptacles to your property. This information is located in the Lake Carroll Governing Documents Title V. Rules and Regulations, Chapter 50.06 (F)(2).

LAST Block Bonvallet Brown Brown Brown Brown Chrysty Elberts Gelber Gritsonis Hayden Hays Heeren Heeren Krupica Lapka Olson Sunderman Swierk Trochowski Weston

July 2016 - FINE ASSESSMENTS FIRST SEC LOT VIOLATION Matthew 16 44 No LCA Decal Displayed Justin 1 224 No LCA Decal Displayed Eric 24 42 Garbage Cans Left at Curb for Over 24 Hours (3rd Offence) Eric 24 42 Illegal Use of Golf Cart Eric 24 42 Underage Operation Golf Cart x 2 Eric 24 42 No LCA Decal x 2 David 17 100 No LCA Decal Displayed Megan 27 33 No LCA Decal Displayed 5 125 No LCA Decal Displayed Philip 24 86 Speeding (50) James Dustin 2 346 No LCA Decal Jeff 4 161 Speeding (47) ATV Therica 3 599 Disturbing the Peace 3 599 Littering Therica Thomas 18 22 No LCA Decal James 4 17 No LCA Decal Displayed George 3 498 Expired Guest Pass Kurt 17 18 No LCA Decal Displayed Gregory 4 20 Expired Guest Pass Kristina 16 274 No Safety Flag ATV Brooke 23 218 No LCA Decal

FINE $25.00 $25.00 $500.00 $50.00 $200.00 $100.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $60.00 $50.00 $54.00 $100.00 $50.00 $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $50.00 $50.00

I know I always say this after the 4th of July weekend, I think this one was one of the busiest that I have seen in my 14 years at LC. Talking to security supervisor Luke Fossett, he relayed that the whole weekend went relatively incident free. There wa an unfortunate tubing incident that resulted in a youg girl having to be taken to the hospital (no ones fault, just a freak accident). Boaters , bikers and walkers were all in good moods and very friendly. Our fireworks were great and looking out at all the boats lite up is always an awesome sight. Let’s try and be cateful when traveling on our LC roads with all the summer activities and people that are not paying attention to vehicles (just around the curve).

This summer season it seems more of my friends are attempting to work on their roofs, gutters and using ladders for their tasks. Some of these friends (shall remain name less) have also learned the hard way to maybe they should have called a professional. I would like to discuss some Tips For Ladder Safety. In our construction industry one of the stats that stood out in an OSHA report was the fact that about 40% of all construction worker deaths are caused by falls. What might surprise you is the fact that falls from ladders account for about 25% of those deaths. In 2014, 90 of the 359 fatalities from fall hazards were from ladders. The number of deaths from ladder falls has been on the rise the last couple of years. Improper use, using damaged ladders, incorrect ladder choice and improper set up are all leading causes of ladder falls.

DO’S Select the right ladder for the job. Ladders are rated for different load capacities. The weight of the worker along with any tools or materials being carried should be considered. Ladders should extend far enough that a worker won’t have to overextend themselves to reach the work area. If exposure to electrical hazards is possible, select a ladder made of nonconductive materials such as fiberglass.

Inspect all ladders before each use to make sure they are in good working condition and free of any visible defects. Damaged ladders should be taken out of use and properly marked so they won’t be used until again until they can be repaired or replaced. Ladders should be inspected periodically by a competent person.

Maintain three points of contact (either two hand and a foot or two feet and a hand) at all times when climbing up and down a ladder. Tools and materials should be carried using a tool belt or hauled up by rope once a worker has stopped climbing. Also, be sure to wear non-slip shoes when working on ladders.

Ensure proper set up of ladders before use. If using ladders to access another level, they should extend at least three feet above the upper landing surface. Ladders should be placed on level surfaces and secured at the base and top support whenever possible to prevent slipping. Make sure rungs are locked into place on extension ladders and spreaders are locked into place on stepladders.

Set non-self-supporting ladders at the proper angle before use. A 4:1 ratio should be used, meaning the base of the ladder should be 1 foot away from the support for every 4 feet of working length. Place your toes against the bottom of the ladder’s side rails and extend your hands straight out while standing erect.

Your palms should touch the top of the rung at shoulder level.

DON’TS Stand on the top step or rung of a stepladder unless the label states it is safe to do so. Most don’t.

You shouldn’t stand on the top rung of a single or extension ladder. The fourth rung from the top is the highest you should stand when working on these types of ladders. Any higher and you are likely to lose your balance and fall.

Lean away from a ladder or overreach in any direction. Keep your weight centered between the vertical side rails and your feet straight ahead. Never stand sideways on a ladder. If you can’t reach your work area without overextending yourself, climb down the ladder and reposition it.

Attempt to move or reposition a ladder while you are standing on it. Never try to hop or shuffle a ladder into a new position while you are still on it, even if it’s just a couple of inches. This may seem convenient, but it is extremely dangerous. Take the extra time to completely descend the ladder before repositioning it.

Place a ladder on uneven ground or another object to reach a higher point. If the ladder isn’t tall enough for you to safely work, either get a taller ladder or find some other means of reaching your work area.

Tie or attach multiple ladders together to create longer sections, unless they were specifically made to do so. Don’t use ladders for anything other than their intended purpose such as platforms or walkways.

Use a ladder if you have to hold heavy items, work at height for extended periods of time or stand sideways on the ladder. Ladders aren’t always the right tool for the job. Consider erecting some scaffolding or bringing in a scissor lift to meet your needs.

Face away from the ladder when climbing down or performing work. You can’t maintain three points of contact this way and it shifts your weight away from the angle of the ladder which can cause you to lose your balance and fall. Most of all, don’t be a hard head!!! Call someone to do it for you.

Safety First

By Matt Ripplinger, Member of the LC Safety Committee

BOAT SAFETY: As I’m writing this August article, I’ve learned there was only one mishap over the long July 4th weekend on the water. Congratulations to everyone that boating safely.

A reminder from our Security Officers on the water: The orange skier/tuber flag in many cases are not visible. They must be a 12” x 12” orange flag. Please position your flag as high as you can on your watercraft. If it’s positioned too low, by the windshield, it’s just not as visible from a distance by other watercraft. If your flag is faded, throw it out and get a new one. The idea is for people to SEE this flag Also please remember, if you’re not pulling anyone, you should not be displaying the IL State required flag. Take it off the boat, or fold it down.

When you raise your second flag indicating your tuber /skier is in the water, make sure it’s good and high, and wave it back-and-forth a little bit. Visibility is the key here.

90% of our violators on the lake are our guests. That tells us that members are not explaining to their guests our rules and regulations on the water. Whether your guest is driving your boat or Jet Ski, please make sure they understand three main things: Our speed limit, our counter clockwise direction, and our no wake areas.

If a jet ski is designed to carry three people, you may pull a tube. You can only have one person on the tube and two people are required on the Jet Ski; a driver and a person sitting backwards acting as a spotter. The spotter must also control the two flags. You cannot have two or three people on the tube, and two on the Jet Ski. What if the tube deflates? How do you get those people back to shore? They cannot just hang on the side of the Jet Ski and be drug back. That’s why two people on the Jet Ski and one person on the tube is a rule.

Another thing to remember when you’re pulling a tube, the only no wake zone you CANNOT GO INTO while pulling people on a tube (at a no wake speed) is the West Marina. Your riders cannot ride on the tube in this area. Also, if you’re pulling an empty tube into the West Marina, pull it tightly up behind the watercraft to prevent other watercraft from crossing between you and your tube. The West Marina is a very congested area. You may pull your tube, with the riders on board, into any other no wake zone on the lake, again, at no wake speed.

When pulling in or out of a congested area like swimmers bay, watch for anchor lines that your propeller might catch, as well as people playing, floating, or swimming in the water. This area can become quite busy and very dangerous to drive through. Let’s all be safe out there and enjoy August.

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Lake Carroll Association Corporate Operating Income Statement Actual vs Budget For the Six Months Ending June 30, 2016 June Actual 389,594 142,741 61,207 64,299

June Budget 393,011 122,945 57,512 74,769

535,427

533,213

June Budget Variance (3,417) 19,796 3,695 (10,470) 2,214

INCOME Assessment Income Sales Cost of Sales Other Income

YTD Actual 1,828,912 408,991 183,441 642,692

YTD Budget 1,845,261 386,392 171,272 625,280

Budget Variance (16,349) 22,599 12,169 17,412

YTD Last Year 1,793,529 412,340 208,152 584,135

Last Year Variance 35,383 (3,349) 24,711 58,557

TOTAL INCOME

2,697,154

2,685,661

11,493

2,581,852

115,302

EXPENSES 228,598 40,937 20,195 37,487 17,763 8,512 6,545 39,196 22,603

233,404 15,459 16,050 34,578 8,235 5,630 5,760 37,054 22,926

4,806 (25,478) (4,145) (2,909) (9,528) (2,882) (785) (2,142) 323

Personnel Professional Services Supplies Vechile & Equipment Operations Buildings & Grounds Advertising, Meetings & Dues Miscellaneous Utilities, Taxes & Insurance Transfers & Contributions Etc.

1,041,864 108,729 123,344 174,528 54,970 42,685 35,515 202,853 1,194,676

1,128,392 72,380 122,238 167,287 42,710 37,963 34,919 217,599 1,193,559

86,528 (36,349) (1,106) (7,241) (12,260) (4,722) (596) 14,746 (1,117)

1,074,142 73,994 131,900 177,108 43,292 39,883 30,739 180,228 1,160,022

32,278 (34,735) 8,556 2,580 (11,677) (2,802) (4,776) (22,625) (34,654)

421,836

379,096

(42,740)

Total Expenses

2,979,164

3,017,047

37,883

2,911,308

(67,855)

113,591

154,117

(40,526)

Net Income or Loss

(282,010)

(331,386)

49,376

(329,456)

47,447

This Statement includes $21,757 of Nicor Savings to be paid on the Nicor Loan.

Money Matters

Lake Carroll Association Combined Balance Sheet As of June 30, 2016

A New Look To The Financials After a few months as Treasurer, I have decided to change the look of the financial statements presented to the membership each month. What we had before was a one month income and expense statement and a partial balance sheet. We now have a more detailed income and expense statement and a complete balance sheet. I truly believe the more detail I can provide you the members, the better you will understand the LCA financial position.

Clarence Grant Board Treasurer Let’s start with the income and expense statements. On the left of the description column is the latest month’s results compared to budget. I do not compare them to the same month a year ago because so much of our income and expense is totally tied to the weather. So, comparing June this year to June last year would not really tell us much except how early or late the season was going. To the right of the description column is the year-to-date numbers compared to budget and to last year as of the report date. Remember, ALL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MERELY A SNAPSHOT OF OUR FANANCIALS AS OF A STATED DATE. Comparing year-todate numbers this year to year-to-date numbers in the same period last year is a viable measuring tool. Although, weather still does play into these statements to some degree.

At the bottom of the income and expense statement are the footnotes to the statement.

As of right now there is only one and that is the amount of the Nicor savings year to date.

This number will be used at the end of the year to reduce our Nicor loan debt.

Let’s take a look at the balance sheet line by line. The first numbers are the assets.

This includes ALL cash accounts. Then we have “Investments in Lots Owned”, which is the value of lots turned back into the association. The “Accounts Receivable” are largely dues yet to be paid. Included in “Inventory” are food and gasoline. Then there are “Prepaid Expenses”. These are expenses that we paid which will be used up over the remainder of the year. The fixed assets, “Property, Plant and Equipment”, are shown at net of depreciation value. When these are all added together they equal the total assets.

Now we have the liabilities. First are bills that we owe, both current and accrued. Then there is “Deferred Revenue”, which is dues that are not recorded into income yet. Our dues notices go out at the first of the year. Though many of the dues payments come in right away, the income is distributed over the entire year month by month. So each month the deferred revenue will go down and our income will go up. Next is our Nicor loan balance at the beginning of the year, less how much has been paid against it this year leaving the balance we still owe. If you remember last month I talked about sweeping our loans. Well, that is exactly what is showing here. As we start to borrow back some of the sweep, the amount paid this year will go down and the ending balance will go back up. “Due from Nicor deposits” is the amount paid by members to hook up to Nicor, which will be paid on the loan. “Due to restricted reserve” is the amount borrowed from the restricted reserve to sweep the Nicor loan. Thus giving us no interest expense for the year. At the end of the year, this amount will be borrowed back and put back into the restricted reserve for yearend accounting purposes; but we still have, basically, an interest free loan. This gives us the total liabilities. The total assets less the total liabilities gives us our “Equity”. This simply means if we liquidated all assets at book value and paid off all liabilities this is what would be left over. As the reports show, our total assets are $12 million and our equity is almost $9 million. Many organizations would love to have our balance sheet.

I hope this helps you understand our financial statements. As always, if you have any questions, please give me a call or email. Until next month try to stay cool.

ASSETS Cash Restricted Funds Total Cash INVESTMENTS IN LOTS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE INVENTORY PREPAID EXPENSES PROPERTY PLANT & EQUIPMENT

$1,543,411 $454,552 $1,997,963 $268,723 $764,678 $64,589 $578,059 $7,926,737

TOTAL ASSETS

$11,600,749

LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Accrued Expenses Deferred Revenue

$117,432 $270,238 $1,858,198

Nicor Loan as of January 1, 2016 Less Payments this Year Current Balance Due from Nicor Deposits Due to Restricted Reserve Total Liabilities

$390,124 $390,124 $0 ($4,150)

($4,150) $390,124 $2,631,842

EQUITY

$8,968,907

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$11,600,749

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Lake Carroll Association Board of Directors - June 24, 2016 LCA Standing Committees A&E Committee By-Laws Committee Campground Committee Clubhouse Committee Finance Committee Golf Committee Infrastructure Committee Lake Conservation Committee Safety Committee Recreation Committee Steering Committee Wildlife Mgmnt Committee You may access additional information at www.golakecarroll.com

2016 Board Members Italic Years = Current Term Jim Ogborn, President 2015-2017 25-55 Cottage Hill Drive Lake Carroll, IL 61046 815-493-6938 jogborn43@gmail.com Barb Anderson, VP 2016-2018 31-3 Lake Carroll Blvd Lake Carroll, IL 61046 815-499-5719 barb61046@yahoo.com Clarence Grant, Treasurer 2016-2018 19-64 Edgewood Ct Lake Carroll, IL 61046 815-291-2189 cgrant1@frontier.com Jeff Howe (27-27) Secretary 2015-2017 3N575 Wild Flower Ln West Chicago, IL 60185 630-204-0741 lca-board@howe-family.net

Convene Board Meeting: President Jim Ogborn called the Meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. in the Conference Center.

Present and Constituting a Quorum: • President, Jim Ogborn • Vice President, Barb Anderson • Treasurer, Clarence Grant • Secretary, Jeff Howe • Director, Don Aleksy • Director, John Grotto • Director, Norm Hoffman Absent: • None Also Present: • General Manager, Michael Schmieder Pledge of Allegiance: President Jim Ogborn called on Wayne Ugorek (23-51) to lead the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of May Agenda: Norm Hoffman moved and John Grotto seconded to approve the June 24, 2016 Agenda, as amended. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.06.04 Approval of BOD Regular Meeting Minutes – (5/20/2016): Barb Anderson moved and Don Aleksy seconded to approve the Board’s Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2016. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.06.05 Approval of Board Workshop Minutes – (5/21/2016): John Grotto moved and Don Aleksy seconded to approve the Board’s Workshop Minutes of May 21, 2016. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.06.06 Approval of BOD Special Meeting Minutes – (6/4/2016): Barb Anderson moved and Don Aleksy seconded to approve the Board’s Special Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2016. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.06.07 President’s Comments: President Jim Ogborn welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Audience Questions/Remarks: Sandy Sorensen (31-90) noted that there is usually a copy of the General Manager’s report in the back of the room, but it isn’t there today.

The response was that the staff member that normally handles making those copies was called away at the last minute, and it didn’t get done this month.

Sandy also asked about the trails and when they would be opened again. Mike Schmieder responded that the south half of the trails would be opened the following morning. The north side of the trail system opened as soon as they can be made safe again.

Don Marrone (21-45) asked how the trails will be accessed by those who live on the north side of the development. Mike Schmieder said they would be allowed to use the roads to access the trails at the West Marina or Peace and Quiet Rd. Joanne Harper (19-25) asked about motion 19 (motion M16.06.22 below), and how was that funding level number arrived at. The number was generated by Clarence Grant, working with Mike Schmieder and Lisa Vanderheyden.

It is based on a 4% increase, but adjusted for a projected lower number of DPE. There was also an increase for an expected increase in property transfer fees.

Treasurer’s Report: As of May 31, 2016 Balance Sheets reported

by Treasurer Clarence Grant: Assets Cash $1,968,475 Restricted Funds $455,738 Total Cash $2,424,213 Investments in Lots $268,724 Accounts Receivable $800,914 Inventory $50,016 Prepaid Expenses $581,010 Property Plant & Equipment $7,926,735 Total Assets $12,051,612 Liabilities Current Liabilities $274,309 Accrued Expenses $246,437 Deferred Revenue $2,245,993 Nicor Loan as of 1/1/16 $390,124 Less Payments this Year $390,124 Current Balance $0 Due from Nicor Deposits ($4,150) ($4,150) Due to Restricted Reserve $390,124 Total Liabilities $3,152,713 Equity $8,898,899 Total Liabilities and Equity $12,051,612 Jeff Howe moved and Don Aleksy seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Summary of the Association’s May, 2016 Financial Statements as presented. Motion passed by roll call vote (7/0/0). M16.06.08 Jeff Howe moved and Don Aleksy seconded to approve the Financial Statements for May, 2016 as presented by the Association’s Accounting and Finance Manager. Motion passed by roll call vote (7/0/0). M16.06.09 John Grotto moved and Don Aleksy seconded to approve policy to consolidate motion to approve Treasurer’s Summary and the motion to approve the Financial Statements into one motion for future Board meetings. Motion passed by voice vote. M16.06.10 General Manager’s Report: Unfinished Business/General Orders: 1. Approval of revised A&E Rules and Regulations regarding Replats: Norm Hoffman

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moved and Clarence Grant seconded to approve the revised A&E Rules and Regulations regarding Replats as amended.

Jeff Howe moved and Barb Anderson seconded to postpone the motion until the July Board meeting. Motion to postpone failed by roll call vote (3/4/0) – Don Aleksy, Barb Anderson, and Jeff Howe voting yes. M16.06.11 Main motion passed by roll call vote (6/1/0) – Jeff Howe voting no. M16.06.12 Committee Minutes WITH Actions Requested OR Topics for Discussion: 1. A&E Committee (5/20/2016): Norm Hoffman moved and John Grotto seconded to approve the replat of #1-213 and #1-214 to #1213R as recommended by the A&E Committee, pending the purchase of #1-214. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.06.13 Norm Hoffman moved and Don Aleksy seconded to approve the replat of #17-132 and #17-133 to #17-132R as recommended by the A&E Committee, pending the purchase of #17133.

Norm Hoffman moved and John Grotto seconded to postpone the motion until the July Board meeting. Motion to postpone passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.06.14 2. A&E Committee (6/17/2016): Norm Hoffman moved and John Grotto seconded to approve the replat of #20-34R (34&35) and #20-33 to #2034R as recommended by the A&E Committee, pending the purchase of #20-33. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.06.15 Norm Hoffman moved and John Grotto seconded to approve the replat of #28-27 and #28-28 to #28-27R as recommended by the A&E Committee, pending the purchase of #2828. Property Owner will be obligated to pay two sets of Association dues. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.06.16 3. Campground Committee (6/12/2016): Barb Anderson moved and Don Aleksy seconded to allow the Campground to host a Farmers Market on Saturday mornings throughout the summer of 2016. Market would open from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. and would include the sale of locally grown and harvested food products only.

Vendors to pay a $3.00 fee per week and market would be open to all Lake Carroll Members only. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

M16.06.17 4. Lake Committee (6/6/2016): Don Aleksy moved and Clarence Grant seconded to suspend dredge operations for the 2016 summer months, with consideration to resume at a later time so the Committee can evaluate options of having a Dredge Operator provide us with preliminary costs to dredge the Three Tubes bay, South

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Bay and East Marina due to inefficient nature of our dredge efforts, as recommended by the Lake Committee. Motion passed by voice vote.

M16.06.18 Committee Reports with No Action Requested: Committee minutes received with no specific recommendations from A & E (6/3/2016); Campground (5/14/2016); Clubhouse (6/2/2016); Finance (6/3/2016); Infrastructure (5/11/2016); Safety (5/14/2016), (6/11/2016) Ad-Hoc/Sub-Committee Reports: None Club Minutes: None Unfinished Business/General Orders: 1. Approval of rule change regarding the minimum length requirement for jet boats: Norm Hoffman moved and Don Aleksy seconded to revoke under rule 53.04 WATERCRAFT definition JET PUMP BOAT the minimum length of 17 feet, effective immediately. Rule 53.04 WATERCRAFT definition JET PUMP BOAT shall read: A boat propelled by a jet pump with a reverse deflector having a maximum length of 21 feet and having the transom exhaust below the water level. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.06.19 2. Acceptance of 2015 Audit and period 13 financial statements: Norm Hoffman moved and Don Aleksy seconded to accept the 2015 Audit as prepared by O’Conner, Brooks & Co., P.C. and the period 13 financial statements as prepared by Association’s Accounting and Finance Manager and Treasurer Clarence Grant. Motion passed by roll call vote (7/0/0). M16.06.20 New Business: 1. Approval of Resolution regarding the amended and restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions to allow By-Laws to be recorded: The Board discussed and reviewed the resolution drafted by the Association attorney Kipp Meyers, and felt what he provided was inappropriate for what we need for just recording the Bylaws amendments with the county. No action was taken on the resolution.

2. Presentation of 2017 Fixed Asset Replacements: Mike Schmieder provided a copy of the items on the Fixed Asset Replacement

Schedule due to be replaced in 2017, and gave an overview of these items. This list will be fed into the 2017 Fixed Asset budgeting process.

3. Approval of Funding Level for the 2017 Fixed Asset Budget: Norm Hoffman moved and Don Aleksy seconded to approve funding level of $1,027,160.00 for the 2017 Fixed Asset Budget.

Jeff Howe questioned the proposed number, as the increased funding level is based on reducing the number of DPE from the previous year, rather than the normal policy of basing the funding level on the absolute funding level from the previous year. Jeff Howe moved and Norm Hoffman seconded to amend the funding level to $1,034,000.00. Motion failed by roll call vote (3/4/0) – Norm Hoffman, Jeff Howe, and Jim Ogborn voting yes. M16.06.21 Main motion passed by roll call vote (7/0/0).

M16.06.22 4. Approval of easement rights for the installation of fiber optic cable for cell tower located at the Maintenance Facility: Don Aleksy moved and Barb Anderson seconded to approve the permit application for W.I.N. LLC to install a Fiber Optic communication line within the Lake Carroll Association Right-Of-Way as recommended by the A&E Committee. Motion failed by roll call vote (0/7/0). M16.06.23 5. Approval of CER for IMIS related license agreements and software upgrades: Jeff Howe moved and Clarence Grant seconded to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 for the purchase of software licensing and development for the IMIS Membership Software. Licensing to be purchased from Lane Services of Philadelphia, PA. Funds to come from the 2016 Fixed Asset Budget. Motion passed by roll call vote (6/1/0) – Norm Hoffman voting no. M16.06.24 6. Approval of agreement to allow the Stoner family to utilize Lake Carroll Blvd. to access farm property: Don Aleksy moved and Clarence Grant seconded to allow the Stoner family to utilize Lake Carroll Blvd., near the Guard House, to access their farm, primarily during the harvest.

Attached letter shall be used and honored as long as the Stoner family owns the farmland located directly east of Section #31. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.06.25 Business Topics for Discussion: 1. Discussion regarding costs and direction

regarding video conferencing: A proposal was presented for obtaining 2 video cameras for video conferencing the Board meetings and other meetings. A request for the equipment will be included in the 2017 Fixed Asset budget planning.

2. Discussion regarding Greenway Maintenance: This discussion centered on whether there should be a program for regularly maintaining the Greenways, similar to what is done for riprapping the common areas in the lake. This idea will be expanded on in future discussions.

Board Directors Comments: Barb Anderson commented that Eastland is doing a $3.5 million project and are paying $127,000 for design and architectural fees. By comparison, our fees for the Lodge project are much less.

Norm Hoffman said he would like to see a number that is a goal for the goose and deer populations from the Wildlife Committee and Joe Rush.

Norm also related a story about John Gapinski, who approached Norm and said he didn’t know what to do about the Lodge project. He has been involved with the Lodge for a long time.

But John looked at the display boards and has decided that perhaps it is time to move on to the future.

John Grotto asked when the Board was going to have a discussion about when to have the vote on the Lodge. It wasn’t on the June agenda, so we should do it at the July meeting.

John also announced that he has an article for the Lake Carroll News. He did not put it in the July issue so that others on the Board can give feedback or rebuttal before it goes in the paper.

Don Aleksy said that Mediacom submitted a great application for the USDA Community Connect Grant. He acknowledged Jeff Howe for putting us in contact with the right people at Mediacom and Mike Schmieder for all the help in being a clearinghouse for all the information that was needed from the Association. Jeff Howe thanked Don for his expertise and actions working on the grant application with Mediacom that resulted in the application getting submitted to the government on time.

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Don Marrone (21-45) he wanted to thank Doug Rominski. He said that a log had washed up on this shore after the big storm. He left a message for Doug, who has responded and told Don he would see that it would be cleaned up.

Don also asked about the difficulty of removing algae from the lake. He asked what we can do? Mike Schmieder responded that it can be treated, but it takes time. The Association is concentrating on the weeds first.

Terry Derdzinski (4-47) asked why we now have to continue to diddle with the lake. It was okay for 30 years. The response is that the lake is continuing to mature and conditions are changing.

Patti Chalupa (17-185) asked what was being planned for the bar. Mike Schmieder responded that it was being investigated to possibly expand the bar into the deck area or into the dining room area. Nothing has been decided yet.

Adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel, and/or legal issues: John Grotto moved and Barb Anderson seconded to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel and/or legal issues at 9:17 P.M. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

M16.06.26 Don Aleksy moved and Clarence Grant seconded to return to Open Session at 10:48 P.M. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

M16.06.27 Further Business: Don Aleksy moved and Clarence Grant seconded to appoint Ellis Fitzgerald to the AdHoc Marketing committee. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.06.28 Don Aleksy moved and Clarence Grant seconded to appoint Carole Fitzpatrick to the Safety Committee. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.06.29 Don Aleksy moved and Clarence Grant seconded to adjourn the Board’s Regular Meeting of June 24, 2016 at 10:49 P.M. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.06.30 These Minutes approved on this 22nd day of July, 2016.

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General Manager - Monthly Board Report (BOD) - July 22, 2016 Michael Schmieder Following is a synopsis of this month’s activities.

I have identified those items that are of importance or that are not necessarily obvious. I have not included the normal day-to-day activities or those items that are covered by the Treasurer and others.

Please also refer to the staff reports that have been provided.

The order is by department/category.

1. Report on directives from the June 22, 2016 BOD Meeting. a. At the request of the Board I contacted Dick Baumann of Wendler Engineering to ask him if the Hatchery pond was actually considered a dam and if he felt the overflow valve for the new valve was installed at a lower level than it should have been. Dick’s responses are attached to my report.

Dick informed that the road between the pond and the hatchery building is not considered a dam and feels the new overflow valve will have little effect on how the pond performs regarding holding back sediment. b. At the request of the Board I have asked our Lake Manager to work with the Lake Committee and the Wildlife Committee to establish a recommended population of deer and resident geese within Lake Carroll. These numbers should help provide what we would consider to be the ideal population. c. At the request of the Board the Ad-Hoc Community Center Committee met, had a discussion and voted and made a recommendation to hold the vote for a new lodge at the annual meeting. A motion acknowledging receipt of this recommendation appears on the agenda in section “IX”, item “a”.

2. Administration: a. An updated copy of the Fixed Asset Expenditures – Cash Status report is included in the Board Packet under Treasurers Report.

3. Safe Workplace Committee & Cinci-Safe Program: a. The Safe Workplace Committee met on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Minutes from the meeting were not complete at the time of this mailing and will be included in the August packet.

4. Sales of Lake Carroll Owned Lots: a. Inquiries regarding the LCA’s Lots to Offer program remain steady. I’ve been averaging about

one inquiry per week regarding our Lot Sales program. We currently have two sales pending and we closed on one lot since the last Board meeting.

We’ve sold ten lots so far in 2016 and twenty-three since the program began in April, 2015. A summary of the 2016 sales is attached to this report.

5. Accounts Receivable & Front Desk: (see attachments) a. See updated 2015 dues status report which is attached.

-DPE’s collected thru 7/12/2016 – 1,971.98 -DPE’s collected thru 6/21/2015 – 1,970.32 -Variance between 2015 & 2016 – 1.66 Ahead of Last Year -DPE’s budgeted for 2016 - 2,210.00 -DPE’s projected for 2016 - 2,210.00 b. Eighteen (18) resale transactions were entered in the database between 06-20-2016 – 07-15-2016.

Eight (8) lots with homes were sold; eight (8) vacant lots were transferred: one lot was a Kipp Meyers foreclosure, one was given back to the Association and one will be re-platted. We added one new Associate Member and one new CoMember! c. One Association lot was sold by a realtor which closed on Monday, July 18, 2016. d. Marina Slip status –The East Marina and the West Marina are currently full. If any are returned because of lot sales, they are being reassigned to othr members immediately. e. Through 7/8/2016, 576 Natural Gas Permit Fees have been deposited totaling $144,000.00.

6. Finance & Human Resources: a. Finance: i. Preliminary Financial Statements for June, 2016 have been completed and will be included in the Board Packet. The Board will be asked to approve these statements at this month’s meeting. ii. Lisa and I attended the Finance Committee Meeting on the evening of July 8, 2016. A healthy and productive discussion was had regarding the 2017 budget process. iii. The Gaming Machines generated $4,072.83 in income for Lake Carroll during the month of June, 2016. This is the highest one month total since the games were installed in April, 2015 and $1,723 more than we budgeted for June. See attached report.

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iv. The 2017 Operating Budget Worksheets have been distributed to all Managers and the budgeting process is underway. The preliminary 2017 Operating Budget and Fee Schedule will be submitted to the Finance Committee for their review on July 29, 2016. v. Front Desk - We are currently fully staffed at the Front Desk, and, for having 2 very fresh faces there, it is going very well. Missy is starting the transition this week to Julie’s area. We will keep a monitor on this to see if additional guidance is necessary to ensure that Missy is comfortable when Julie hands over the keys. b. Human Resource: i. Front Desk - We are currently fully staffed at the Front Desk, and, for having 2 very fresh faces there, it is going very well. Missy is starting the transition this week to Julie’s area. We will keep a monitor on this to see if additional guidance is necessary to ensure that Missy is comfortable when Julie hands over the keys. ii. One of my goals for 2016 was to update and reproduce our Employee Manual. Earlier in the year I asked Chelsey Heckman to re-type the existing manual so that we would a have an electronic draft of the document which could be updated and changes as needed. Chelsey completed that part of the project and Donna Beyer has taken that draft, resized it and added a table of contents.

I have the first draft of the employee manual, now in booklet form and will work with Donna over the next 30-45 days to produce the final product.

I will share the manual with you as soon as it is complete.

7. Safety & Security: a. As requested at the January Board Meeting, I am including Luke’s full report. b. 07-01-07/04-16, 4th of July weekend: The weekend went well from a security standpoint, for the numbers of members and guest on the property.

The lake and trails were extremely busy. The security department received 6 complaints over the weekend two were for fireworks on Sunday evening. There were no accidents reported on the trails, 1 accident occurred while tubing on lake.

There was minor accident reported at the west marina parking area and an accident reported in section 1. During 4th of July weekend the security

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department issued 16 citations and 60 verbal and written warnings, checked 61 fishing licenses and creel limits, checked 2239 vehicles at the marinas, pool and gate, checked 227 ATV’s and assisted 21 boats.

8. Information Technology: a. Deb Stagno has been very busy organizing and coordinating the training for our new Membership software, IMIS. A training center has been created in the back corner of the Conference Center. A training schedule has also been established and employee training will begin on August 1, 2016.

Deb continues to work on the site development and report writing. Over the past week, Deb has attended three on line training sessions related to report writing. The conversion to IMIS remains scheduled for 11-15-16.

9. Communications: a. Donna worked on getting the LCA News Printed and mailed, created several informational pieces and promotional flyers over the past several weeks. b. As mentioned above, Donna has also been working on updating the employee manual and putting it into booklet form. You will receive a copy of the new employee manual as soon as it is complete.

10. Facilities Management: a. The AT&T cell tower has been fully installed and is waiting for the fiber optic cable to be installed and delivered to the tower site near the maintenance building. b. The ATV trails which were damaged by the June 15 heavy rains have been reopened. The south half of the trail system was reopened on June 24 and the north half was repaired and reopened on July 1. The trails have been fully open since that time. c. Three of the four Severe Weather Warning Sirens have been installed, tested, and are now operational. In fact, the National Weather Service has activated the sirens twice over the past three weeks due to severe weather. The ski hill siren remains inactive. There is power at the top of the ski hill for the tube tow but we unable to run a line to serve the siren due to the voltage requirements.

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Letter to the Editor

Think positive. Join the majority of LC volunteers and board members to vote yes for the new Plumtree Lodge & Recreation Center. The 1972, 44 year old Lodge is in serious need of replacement and has been in a schedule plan for this time frame. Ours is the third committee, ten years apart to come to the same conclusion. The Lake Carroll Association Mission Statement is to maintain and ‘enhance’ our amenities. General maintenance now is not enough and complete renovation cost approaches replacement cost. It’s time to replace.

A great caveat for doing it now: Your existing $136 dues used to pay off the pool loan will continue to be the annual loan payment used for the Plumtree Lodge & Recreation Center loan without a dues increase for that purpose.

As opposed to the existing facility, the proposed new facility will be compliant to all current commercial building codes. It will attach to the bathhouse / indoor Pool building, providing easy indoor access to both pools, and the fitness center / ski rental. The deck will be on the same level as the outdoor pool, providing more needed seating. It will also have an indoor/ outdoor accessible snack bar.

It also corrects these existing Lodge problems: Old, inefficient HVAC system with multiple furnaces and A/Cs, and obsolete insulation guidelines. Along with the change to Natural gas, our utility costs will drop dramatically.

New building maintenance costs over the next ten years will also be a small fraction of the current costs Exterior wood siding that is gradually rotting away and requires continual patching.

Internal attic levels above the 3rd level are difficult to access safely and show signs of rodent infestation and disintegrating and falling insulation.

Jury-rigged electrical wiring systems are open and in complete disarray.

Steep narrow stairs throughout are real safety issues that have been addressed.

The new facility dream is not a Lodge Mahal comparison. The Taj Mahal is an old, tall, single use Mausoleum. That comparison, however, might fit the current old, money pit Lodge.

The new straightforward, attractive, and efficient design is the same 18K square foot area in 2 levels versus 3, with more usable, accessible, and comfortable spaces.

Also keep in mind that deferring this project will continually add about 4% per year to the cost (about $165,000/ year).

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ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE: Is Building A New Lodge At A Cost Of 4.27 Million Dollars A Prudent Move?

By: John Grotto, Board Member, Lake Carroll Association

Various articles, letters to the editor and even an editorial cartoon have been published in the Lake Carroll News recently regarding the proposed Lodge project, not to mention the buzz that the topic has generated in general as our property owners talk and interact with each other about the pros and cons of the project and the anticipated vote to either authorize the project to move forward or to stop it. I, for one, have received numerous emails, phone calls and in-person contacts from and with various property owners expressing their opinions and concerns about the proposed project.

After reading through the various articles and materials that have been circulated to date by the Board of Directors and the Lodge Committee (and more is scheduled to follow), I thought it would be appropriate for me to give my perspective on the advisability of the project. In short, and for the reasons which follow, I am of the opinion that the lodge project as proposed is not in the best interest of either the Association in general or our property owners in particular. Let me explain.

First an important disclaimer: 1. this article is not intended to belittle or criticize any of my fellow Board Members or those on the Lodge Committee who have worked so diligently to bring this proposal to life.

Rather, it is intended to merely provide another Board member’s perspective; 2. what is written here is not meant to be an end run around the Board or the Committee, nor should it come as a surprise to anyone for I have repeatedly and openly expressed my reservations about the project at Board meetings and on a one-on-one, individual basis with some of the Board members and with certain Lodge Committee members. As a matter of fact, I have specifically indicated to various Board Members that I intend to vote “no” when the time comes for the Board to vote on a motion to endorse the project and recommend that our property owners approve it; 3. I have provided a copy of this article to each Board member not less than thirty days in advance of its publication so the Board was afforded an ample opportunity to prepare a rebuttal to what I have written here should the Board wish to publish one at the same time that this article is published. It is my belief that this was the right thing to do for a variety of reasons; 4. and finally, it is important to note that I am not affiliated in any way with the group of property owners who have organized a formal campaign to defeat the lodge initiative, nor have I contributed any money to that cause. The thoughts and ideas that are expressed in this article are mine and mine only. They are a representation and a recitation of my thoughts and concerns that I expressed from the very beginning when only the projected cost/budget was being discussed, well before all of the specific details of the proposed lodge were fully determined and known, and well before the group was organized and came into existence.

With the above in mind, and after very careful consideration, it is my feeling that the project should not be approved for the reasons which follow.

1. first and foremost, I do not believe that the project as proposed can be accomplished without a dues/assessment increase of some kind. I am acutely aware that this conclusion is contrary to what has been said in all of the articles and related literature that has been published in our newspaper and that has been noted in the presentations that have been given by representative(s) of the Lodge Committee. However, I believe that it is important to take a broader view of the issue and look beyond the immediate future. In deference to those who have concluded that the project can be completed without a dues or assessment increase, they may be correct on a short term basis. But let’s take a look a little further down the road by considering the following: a. if all of the funds that were used to pay off association debt are diverted for the single purpose of constructing a new lodge facility then none of those funds will be available for other critical uses, such as taking care of our existing amenities and facilities. As our buildings, facilities and amenities continue to age and demand more attention, it is inevitable that our assessments will have to rise as well to cover those costs; b. consider the need for the association to budget for and put money aside for current and future maintenance of our existing facilities. While the Board always talks about doing this, it seems that it never gets done because there is never sufficient money available and there are always more immediate, pressing needs. The recent work on the dam is a classic example. We know that the dam will have to be grouted again sometime in the future (it is my understanding that this is an on-going maintenance item that is common to all earthen dams) and we, as a Board even talked about putting money aside for those days when they inevitably arrive, but so far nothing has been done. Our clubhouse is another example. Suddenly the Association became aware after many years of doing nothing that the exterior needed to be stained and that time was of the essence. So money had to be cobbled together to get the work done; c. our lake, the crown jewel and name sake of our community, is yet another example.

Money is desperately needed to dredge the lake, fix our silt ponds, and to continue to address the weed problem; d. how has the Association handled these large expenditures? Historically by increasing assessments, although a few years ago it was a combination of taking money from reserves and increasing assessments. As to the use of reserves in the future, I believe that it is important to note that over the past three years the association has drawn down our reserves to $475,164.10 as of the end of Fiscal Year 2015 from a high of $816,920.10 at the end of Fiscal Year 2012. There is a finite amount of funds in the association’s reserves so, if Try our New Moon Pairing Tastes of Food & Wine

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anything, the association should be replenishing our reserves to an appropriate level of at least $600,000.00, not further drawing them down. And where does the money come from to replenish our reserves? Historically, the majority of it comes from our assessments.

These are but just a few examples of deferred or needed maintenance. Space does not give me the luxury of listing each and every item that needs our attention. The reality is that there is simply not enough money available to do all that needs to be done, let alone getting the work done in a timely manner. I say this in the most respectful manner without attaching blame to anyone or to any group, past or present. Suffice it to say that as our amenities, facilities and our lake continue to age our dues/assessments will have to go up proportionally unless current revenues are redirected for this purpose. In my mind, a good source of those current revenues is our property owner’s approval to use and reallocate the annual $136.00 that had been used to pay down the debt towards maintenance and savings.

In short, it is my observation and, in fact, my concern, that the Association has had a tendency over the years to ignore maintenance which has cost all of us a significant amount of money in the long run. So it is my opinion that the Association’s attention and efforts should be focused first on taking care of what we have before we embark on a single, large capital project, particularly one which requires the Association to borrow heavily to fund it.

2. it is my belief that there is no clear picture of what the lodge project will ultimately cost us, both on a short term and on a long term basis, because an in-depth analysis of those costs, both operational and maintenance, has not been done. I have previously requested such an analysis on more than one occasion but as of this writing one has not yet been provided (however, our Finance Committee expressed their concern in a report that the Committee provided to the Board on June 24th that our operating budget “…has been and is currently underfunded and that other operating costs will continue to require proportional increased funding as well…”). Are we destined to ignore future maintenance on the new lodge facility if it is approved until it becomes critical like we have done so many times on so many of our other facilities and amenities? Regretfully, given the history of how the Association has operated in the past it is my belief that we will unless we as a community and as a Board make structural changes in how we budget and operate. And in order to be effective in this pursuit there is no doubt in my mind that the Association will need access to more revenue.

In my opinion, the best and least painful source of that much needed revenue is the $136.00 per year per property owner that was previously used to pay down association debt. For this reason, it is my opinion that our property owners should not vote in favor of allowing those funds to be used for a single, large capital development project. Instead, it is my opinion that our property owners should vote in favor of allowing the $136.00 per year that was previously used to pay down association debt to be placed in a restricted fund to be used for much needed maintenance and related projects and to be used to finish those improvements/projects which have previously been started but not completed. In short, it is my opinion that before we start a new major project, we should first take care of what we already have.

3. assuming that the Association’s interest rate increase projections over the life of the loan are accurate, and even assuming that the projected number of dues paying property owners (referred to as DPEs) remain within the projected number over the life of the loan, I am concerned that there will come a time during the loan term when the payment will have to be subsidized by revenue from other sources, such as our regular assessments and/or an increase in fees, or a combination of both. Of course, another possible source of funds would be to reduce our expenses, something which is speculative at best. In reviewing the data that I have been provided, it is pretty clear to me that my concerns are not entirely unfounded or just idle speculation. For example, consider the following: a. the projections that I have seen contemplate an annual reduction of twenty (20) DPEs over each of the years during the life of the loan, bottoming out and leveling off at no further projected reductions in and starting with the 11th year of the loan. In summary, it is projected that there will be 2,200 DPEs in the first year of the loan term and by the beginning of the 11th year of the loan term it is projected that there will only be 2,000 DPEs through that year and until the loan is paid off. In all fairness, I cannot quarrel with these projections given the association’s recent efforts and success at selling various foreclosed properties and the most recent data that has been provided on the projected number of budgeted DPE shortfalls for Fiscal 2016; b. the projected interest rates over the life of the loan, however, are another matter.

Initially, I believe that it is very important to point out that while it is been mentioned in the materials that have been published and in some of the comments that have been made that it is anticipated that the loan will be amortized over a period of as little as 18 years, the interest rate itself will not be locked in for the entire 18 year loan term. As with all commercial loans, lenders typically lock the interest rate in for a period of 5 year increments only at which time the interest rate is renegotiated and adjusted. If an agreement cannot be reached on a new interest rate or other related loan terms, then the loan must be paid off in full at the end of each of the 5 year terms. I mention this because it has been stated in some of the materials and by some of those involved in the project that this is the time to borrow money because interest rates are at historical lows (although they are now starting to creep up somewhat). So while the rates may be low now, they have the potential to go up in the future which the Association will either have to accept or pay off the loan in full at the end of each of the incremental 5 year terms; c. it has been my experience in my recent years on the Board that the minimum interest

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rate that the Association has been charged was 4.99%. Having said that, I recognize that there were some preliminary discussions with lenders regarding projected interest rates (for which I was not a party to and for which I have no direct knowledge of), but those negotiations have not been finalized. In addition, it is my recollection that those negotiations took place prior to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike some months ago (in the interest of full disclosure, however, it is important to point out that the Federal Reserve just recently declined to increase the interest rates further at their last meeting on the economy); d. with the above in mind, I have noted in the material that I have been provided with that the interest rate for years one through five of the loan is projected to be 4.25% per annum.

The interest rate for years six through ten of the loan is projected to be 5.00% per annum and the interest rate for years eleven through fifteen of the loan term is projected to be 5.50% per annum. An finally, it is projected that the interest rate for the remaining years of the loan term (years sixteen through eighteen) will be 6.00% per annum. Note that it is projected that the loan will be paid off in eighteen (18) years; e. given my experience and given the length of the loan, I cannot help being somewhat skeptical as to whether or not the projected interest rates will be realized as time goes on.

Personally I would take a much more conservative approach and adjust the interest rate projections up somewhat. Either way, however, a review of the material that has been provided to me indicates that assuming that the interest rate and DPE projections are accurate, starting in year two of the loan term, the amount of money that would be needed to service the debt would be $138.00 per year for each dues paying property owner, with the amount rising each year thereafter to a maximum of $150.00 per year for each dues paying property owner starting in and staying level in years eleven through eighteen; f. in the interest of full disclosure it is important to point out that if the number of DPEs is in excess of the projected amount, then the above figures can and will change for the better.

By the same token, however, if the number of DPEs is lower than projected, then the above figures can and will change for the worse.

4. on many occasions in the past I have expressed the need for the association to stabilize our assessments. Regretfully, this has been largely ignored, the conventional wisdom being that our assessments have only nominally increased on a year to year basis. In that regard, consider the following: a. over the past several years our assessments have increased on the average at about the rate of $50.00 per year, although recently they went up by $116.00 a year from Fiscal Year 2014 to Fiscal Year 2015, and $60.00 from Fiscal Year 2015 to Fiscal Year 2016. The recent increases over just the past two years shows what I consider to be an alarming trend, particularly since during the immediately preceding years and during the last two years our reserves were drawn down considerably. I recognize that the cost of grouting the dam was included in the $116.00 2015 Fiscal Year increase, but it is important to note that the amount of the increase that was allocated to grout the dam was merely folded into our regular assessments in future years for which no immediate and additional grouting is specifically planned to take place, and for which no money is being set aside to perform the work in future years; b. like all businesses, the recession had a significant negative impact on the association’s budget. For example, our DPEs since 2008 to date, (the number of dues paying lots), coupled with the approval of various re-plats which resulted in the elimination of a dues paying lot, have dropped by approximately 20 per year (as a side note, a comprehensive review of our re-plat rules and regulations to address the loss of DPEs from that process was undertaken by the Board about six or seven months ago. That review was just completed by the Board when the Board passed new rules governing re-plats at the Board’s June 24th meeting. I am optimistic that these new rules will help mitigate the loss of some of the future DPEs attributed to this process); c. assuming that our assessments continue to rise by $50.00 per year for the next five years, that is a cumulative increase over that time of $250.00 which based on our current 2016 budget (which includes the $136.00 debt retirement allocation) would mean that our assessments would be approximately $1,850.00 per year by the year 2021. By the year 2026, our assessments will be $2,100.00 per year. Projecting that out to the date that our lodge loan would be paid off (the year 2034, assuming an 18 year loan), our assessments will have grown to $2,500.00 per year. Of course, these figures assume that the per year increase in our dues/ assessments will remain static at $50.00 per year for each of the eighteen years that the loan is outstanding (based on recent history that is speculative at best). These figures also assume that there will be no additional loss in the number of DPEs as vacant lot owners continue to look at the economics of owning a lot by examining the cost-benefit of paying assessments that far out strip the value of the property; d. it is important to point out that the above does not include any increase in fees. As I

Lake Carroll News, August 2016 Page 13A am sure everyone knows, our fees are an additional revenue source which affect the overall cost of being a property owner and using our amenities. And as I am sure everyone else also knows, our fees have also gone up, most recently in this current fiscal year. In my mind, this begs the question as to whether or not the Board will somehow have to look to fee increases to also help manage the lodge debt at some point in the future.

The cumulative effect of even nominal assessment increases reminds me of what was purportedly attributed to a statement made by Illinois Senator Everett Dirksen many years ago: “a million here and a million there and pretty soon you’re talking about real money”.

While the dollar amounts are not comparable, the concept of the cumulative effect of even small increases adds up over time.

The point here is that if our property owners allowed the existing $136.00 to remain in our dues/assessment structure instead of allowing it to be used for the sole purpose of constructing a new lodge facility, with all of those monies put in to a restricted capital improvement fund which can only be spent with the approval of the majority of our property owners, then this would allow the Association to put a significant amount of money in a savings account, and it would also go a long way in not only stabilizing our assessments/dues but it will further allow the association to have the ability to take care of our maintenance needs in a more measured, responsible manner.

I have heard many people say that our maintenance responsibilities are and continue to be addressed as part of the Association’s five year or long range planning process. However, let me be clear about what I consider to be a critical shortcoming with the program: as previously mentioned it is my opinion that there is not enough money available to do all that needs to be done in a timely manner, so deferred maintenance is and has been the norm. In the meantime, we get further and further behind to the point where it has become obvious (to me at least) that the Association will never be able to catch up.

Let me be clear: something needs to be done with the lodge. From a personal standpoint spending 4.27 million dollars on a new lodge is not the way to go, especially when there are other alternatives that can be considered and more fully explored. In my mind, the question that we are all faced with, have struggled with and will continue to struggle with, is what should be done and what can we afford to do without adversely impacting our assessments and our other maintenance and operational responsibilities, while at the same time not risking the future financial viability and the very existence of our community. We, as an association and as property owners all have a critical stake in the future of our community, and as part of that future we will all be called upon to decide the fate of the lodge.

I have repeatedly said that I have no problem with the project going to our property owners for a vote, whatever the design may be. Towards that end, and without endorsing the project itself, I recently voted in favor of presenting the proposed plans and the related cost of the project to our property owners to be used solely as part of an educational and information campaign to address the future of the lodge facility. After all, that is the democratic process.

But it is important to point out that the motion clearly stopped short of a formal Board endorsement of the project and a Board recommendation that it be approved by our property owners. In my opinion, all Board Members have a duty and an obligation to foster and support the right of our property owners to make decisions about the future of our community without Board interference or censure, and it is for this reason that I voted in favor of the motion as presented.

In closing, I believe that it is important to recognize the fact that the $136.00 that was allocated to debt retirement in each of our property owner’s yearly assessment will automatically be removed from our annual assessments if our property owners do not vote in favor of allowing it to remain in our dues/assessment structure for a different or for a new purpose. Should this be the case then our annual assessments will automatically drop by the previously assessed $136.00 per year. In the alternative, our property owners can vote in favor of allowing the $136.00 per year assessment to remain in our dues/assessment structure, to be used for the specific purpose of constructing and financing a new lodge facility. Or our property owners can vote in favor of allowing the $136.00 to remain in our dues/assessments to be used for any other purpose. Personally, it is my belief that our property owners should vote in favor of allowing the $136.00 that was allocated to debt retirement to remain in our yearly assessments on the condition that the revenue be placed in a Capital Improvement fund which can only be accessed with property owner approval to cover deferred and much needed critical maintenance expenses and future capital costs. This will not only help stabilize our assessments/dues but it will also allow the association to put money aside for future needs.

Please be assured that I will respect the will of the majority on this very important issue, no matter the outcome of the vote. I urge each and every one of you to take the time to become fully informed on the pros and cons of the project and, most importantly, to vote when the time comes.

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Board Response to Mr. Grotto’s Article

At the June 24th Board meeting, Director John Grotto provided the Board of Directors with a copy of an article that he intended to have published in the August Lake Carroll News.

The Board recognizes and respects his right to express his opinion as an individual. The Board, however, disagrees with the views that Mr. Grotto expresses, and taking all things into consideration the Board feels the Lodge project as proposed is a prudent move and is in the best interest of the entire Association in both the short term and the long term.

in large budget deficits, reaching a deficit of more than $110,000 in 2014.

Mr. Grotto expresses concern that dues increases of $116 in 2015 (note: the base dues increase was only $100, plus the additional $16 for the accelerated debt reduction program) and $60 in 2016 are an alarming trend. However, these dues increases, as explained at the time, were actually a correction for the artificially low dues increases in 2010 through 2013, and does not represent a trend. As a result, the $110,000 deficit in 2014 was reduced to about $30,000 in 2015, and the Association is on track for no deficit in 2016. By returning to the budget process specified in the Bylaws and in the budget and planning policies, instead of continuing the “no dues increase” philosophy, the Association has gotten back on a solid financial footing.

One major concern the Board has is that his article appears to be based on a false premise.

His article implies that a claim has been made that there will not be a dues increase of any kind. No such claim has ever been made. Instead, the Board recognizes that our budget has separate three areas, and it is only the Debt Repayment portion of the budget that is projected to not have an increase in order to implement the Lodge Replacement project. No claim has Also, Mr. Grotto states that the cost of the dam grouting was included in the 2015 dues been made about what will happen with the other two portions of the budget. This perhaps increase and that that amount would continue into future years. However, the truth is that the subtle, but important, point highlights a philosophical difference between Mr. Grotto and the additional $11.52 per Member that was included in the 2015 dues increase to fully fund the Board. dam grouting project was in fact removed from the budget in 2016.

The Board recognizes that our Bylaws and budgeting policy calls for budgeting in three In order to achieve the “no dues increase” philosophy going forward, that philosophy separate areas. The first area is the Operations budget, which accounts for the majority of proposes to divert the $136 for Debt Reduction into maintenance (Operations) and capital the Association’s expenses, that only looks at the short term expenses that occur in the next (Fixed Assets). While this indeed could allow dues to remain level for a couple of years, year. The second area is the Fixed Assets which considers the fixed asset replacements and expenses will continue to rise every year, and in a couple of year dues will again need to rise improvements needed over the medium term of a 5-year window. And the third area is Debt to cover the rising expenses, or services will need to be cut. It is unrealistic to expect that Repayment needed for Capital Improvements which budgets over the long term of decades. expenses will not increase.

The Operations budget can vary from year to year based on changes in expenses, while the However, Mr. Grotto acknowledges that something needs to be done with the Lodge.

Fixed Asset budget is designed to increase at a gradual long term rate, using the Fixed Assed The problem with the “no dues increase” approach is that by diverting the $136 for Debt Reserve Fund to level out year to year variances, and the Debt Repayment remains constant Reduction/Capital Improvement into other purposes, there is then no money to deal with the over a long period of time. Because these three portions of the budget deal with different time Lodge or other Capital Improvements in the future. The same dollar cannot be spent twice. horizons (short-term, medium-term, and long-term), they must be developed and considered The “no dues increase” philosophy has failed the Association in the past, so the Board feels it independently. Artificially reducing one portion of the budget in order to properly fund would not be financially prudent to go down that path again. another portion of the budget amounts to robbing Peter in order to pay Paul, as they say.

It appears that a major concern of Mr. Grotto’s is the cost of the Lodge replacement capital Mr. Grotto’s philosophy, on the other hand, appears to be succinctly captured in his statement improvement project and that the proposed project would be using the $136 that had been used about the need to stabilize our assessments. He has on occasion stated this in another way, that we should strive for no dues increases at all. By focusing on just the short-term, on the dues for debt reduction for only a single purpose. But this $136 has been used for a single purpose increase for the following year, the philosophy doesn’t seem to acknowledge the three areas in the past, specifically for paying the pool loan debt, which was also a capital improvement of the budget that address short-term, medium-term, and long-term needs. This philosophy project. Mr. Grotto tries to imply that using the $136 for Lodge project would be diverting guided the budget process early in the decade, following the dues increase of $0 in 2010 that those funds, but in fact using funds that have been in the budget for debt reduction for the other purposes that Mr. Grotto suggests would be the actual diversion of funds that the Board was the result of the budget being voted down. is trying to avoid.

In subsequent years to 2010, while not $0, the dues increases (excluding the extra $16 for The Board would also like to note that the $300,000 annual amount for a “single purpose” is accelerated debt reduction) were $26, $8, and $20. In order to achieve these artificially low less than the amount that is spent for another single purpose item of maintaining our roads, and dues increases, it required such things as an overly optimistic estimate of expenses, cutting is less than 5.5% of the total Association budget. The Association has a lot of money invested staff, slashing programs such as lake chemical weed treatments, cutting services such as closing the West Marina concessions one day a week and closing the Clubhouse for part of the in our infrastructure, and it will require a couple of modest “single purpose” expenditures to week during the winter, and diverting funds from the Fixed Asset portion of the budget into properly maintain those big ticket infrastructure items. the Operations portion of the budget. As a result, this “no dues increase” philosophy resulted Lake Carroll Board of Directors

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hill maintenance building, up the hill to serve the siren. This work is scheduled to be completed no later than Friday, July 29, 2016. The tower has been tested but will not provide warning until the electrical line has been installed and connected.

11. Lake Management/Wildlife: a. The lake level as of July 15, 2016 was 740’ and 1”. b. The contractor treatment for milfoil and curly leaf pondweed took place on June 21st. The conditions of the lake were dramatically improved with the reduction of the milfoil and curly leaf, and we’ve been receiving positive reports from numerous lakefront property Owners as well as those who use the lake for recreational purposes that were heavily impacted by the excessive growth. There are however opposing views as to the effects of the program. We’ve received very vocal complaints that we’ve killed off too many aquatic plants with the treatment program. We are now beginning to see the brittle naiad in various areas around the lake, and the control method is chemical control as this plant aggressively spreads though cuttings. We currently are substantially over budget for our treatment program in 2016 due to the excessive growth observed this spring.

Due to the current complaints against the chemical program and the budget, Joe has asked for approval from the Board and me to continue the treatment program for brittle naiad throughout the summer. c. With the treatment of curly leaf, the cutting program with the harvester has been greatly reduced. Joe anticipates the harvester will be back ‘on duty’ in the south bay and other areas of the lake to control the coontail, small pondweed, and sago pondweed in July. d. Average water clarity was at 13 feet and ranged from nearly 7 feet to 16 feet throughout the lake on June 27th. Oxygen levels in the lake water on June 27th were between 8.2 mg/L and 10.4 mg/L, with surface temperatures between 27.4C - 28.3C (81F 83F). Bluegill and Largemouth Bass are considered warm water fish and depend on dissolved oxygen levels above 5 mg/L. They will avoid areas where DO levels are below 3 mg/L, but generally do not begin to suffer fatalities due to oxygen depletion until levels fall below 2 mg/L. The mean DO levels should remain near 5.5 mg/L for optimum growth and survival. Walleye also prefer levels over 5 mg/L, though they can survive at 2 mg/L DO levels for a short time. Carp are hardier, and while they can enjoy dissolved oxygen levels above 5 mg/L, they easily tolerate levels below 2 mg/L and can survive at levels below 1 mg/L. e. Wendler Engineering has provided a spec drawing of the Zier Rd sediment pond design project. The current budget estimates are coming in higher than anticipated and they will be providing us with a 2-phase approach to the work on this project in the event we can’t spend the money to do the entire project. They provided an engineer’s cost estimate to complete the installation of the design in 2 phases. Phase one was estimated at $275,000 and phase 2 was estimated at another $105,000. Joe attended the steering committee

meeting in July to present the changes and address the committee on what we needed, and why it was needed. f. We have received the signed lease extension agreement from Doug Block to 2019. We also provided his family with a sympathy card and, in lieu of flowers, offered a memorial donation to a memorial of their choice in honor of their father’s passing. g. The Goose Charity Harvest was completed in June. Due to our counts with IDNR and USDA, we were permitted to remove up to 175 birds from the property with their assistance. The work was performed by USDA and IDNR with assistance from Joe Rush, and the security department.

The day of the harvest, there were 80 birds on the property, and we were able to remove 72 of them. The other approximately 90 or so birds we observed prior to the molt, had flown from the lake to complete the molt migration elsewhere. We anticipate these birds will, at some point, return to Lake Carroll and further management will be required. Joe and I would like to give a special thank you to the Security Chief and his staff for the assistance with the program again this year.

It would not go as well as it does without the assistance Luke and his team provide. Much of the security staff assistance was volunteer labor for that program. Joe and I would also like to thank the gracious donations of the members of the lake that personally funded most of the program as well as the various Lake Carroll committees and Clubs that provided funds from their budgets to help finance the removal program. h. We have secured another grant for the Americorp Team. They will be here for 5 days at the end of July to perform invasive species removal as we did last year. Last year we had 3 days of service, and this year we’ve been granted a full week. i. Joe provided environmental education through two seminars to over 70 kids in the June ‘Kids Camp’ program at the lodge. We provided information about different management programs that are needed to help manage wildlife, including deer at Lake Carroll.

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Building Inspection/Architectural & Environmental: a. At the Board’s request, I have attached Doug’s monthly report for your review.

13. Golf Operations (Pro Shop): a. So far this year we have been experiencing great weather for golf and the course has been exceptionally busy compared to the last several years. Round data included with this report. b. The July 4th weekend was one of the busiest that Jason has seen. For example, Sunday July 3rd, we had no extra carts from 10:48am-6:00pm and had tee times from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm straight through with no openings. Jason has also found himself short on carts several other weekends for shorter periods of time and some weekdays have been close to being short. Jason is looking into pricing to increase our lease cart fleet from 55 carts to 65-70 carts. This would help with tournaments and outings costs as well.

c. We have had several events since the last report. The following events were the large events in that time period. Father Day Scramble-96 golfers, LCA Big Cup-100 golfers, WCCI Outing-96 golfers, Moonlight Night Golf-86 golfers, Firecracker Scramble-112 golfers, Senior Club Championship-28 golfers and the Ladies Invitational-91 golfers. We also had many small group outings of 16-40 players throughout the last month. d. We also had 3 junior golf camps, a few weeks of junior leagues and 2 of the weekend junior camps, with over 50 students. e. We also just held our Junior Golf Open, with 23 participants. All players had fun, played well and enjoyed the pizza buffet after golf. f. The next month has fewer events than July, but we have several small group events already booked, and we have been very busy during the week, so I expect the same for the next month.

14. Golf Maintenance: a. The golf season is in full swing and so are Tim and our Golf Maintenance department. One of the main reasons our course remains in great condition is because of these guys. Mowing, trimming, grooming are all necessary, every day of the week and I appreciate Lee Flickenger’s efforts to keep all of our equipment in good running order at all times. b. Some of the irrigation heads on the back nine had to replaced due to age. These repairs/ replacements were made in house. c. I’d like to thank Tim Throop and Denise Lahm for taking the time and making the effort to clean up, pull weeds and add numerous colorful plantings in the beds around the clubhouse. The results have been tremendous.

15. Clubhouse Operations: a. Several banquet events and outings have been held at the Clubhouse over the past 30 days.

Denise, Mel, Daniele and the staff have been well prepared and have executed these events very well. b. In addition to the banquets, the dining room and bar have also been busy so far this year. The new menu which was rolled out in April, along the daily and nightly features has been well received and revenues are exceeding budget as well as revenues from the same period of a year ago. c. Last month I was very glad to report that our food cost was 43%, the lowest it had been in over a year. Mel’s hard worked paid off for us again in June as our food cost came in at 33%. So you know, our budgeted food cost is 46%. Through the first six months of 2016, our YTD food cost is

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43.5%. Thanks Mel and keep it up! d. In addition to controlling our food cost, we have also been successful in controlling our labor costs. The Labor cost for the Clubhouse through the first six months of 2016 is 46% compared with a budget of 50% and 47% through the first 6 months of 2015. It wouldn’t surprise me if see a slight increase in Kitchen Labor as part of the reason for the declining food cost is an increase in preparing raw food items verse the practice of purchasing pre-chopped, pre-prepped food items. e. The State required “BASSET” training for all servers of alcohol in restaurants and bars becomes effective July 1, 2018. Denise Lahm is coordinating a BASSET training session for our Clubhouse Staff for early fall, 2016.

16. Recreation Complex Operations: a. Aquatic Complex: i. The outdoor pool has been functioning properly and we have received several compliments on the pool operation in general. The bearing on the pump which provides water to the waterslide is failing and is being replaced on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. ii. A new motor for the Dextron Unit was recently installed as it too was failing. The Dextron Unit removes humidity from the indoor pool. b. Recreation: i. The Fitness Room was used 249 times between June 15 and July 15, 2016. ii. The third session of swimming lessons is scheduled to be held in early August and we are expecting a similar turnout to the first two sessions which were held in June. iii. The Lodge game room is now open daily from 12-8pm, based upon the Private Party rental schedule. Items are available to check out at the Aquatic Complex for usage (pool sticks, ping pong paddles, Wii remotes, etc.). c. Ski Hill: i. Closed for the Season 17. Campground: a. Work on the Pod 5 expansion has begun and letters are being mailed to existing campers so that site assignments in the new pod can be made. The new sites have been excavated and the plumbing has been installed and approved by the State Plumbing Inspector. Electric lines have been installed to each of the new sites and we are waiting on the State Electrical Engineer to approve the electric. Once approved, the electric installation will be complete.

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Why In The World Would We Want To Build A New Lodge?

Article V - August 2016

Introduction: As I write our fifth article to attempt keeping the membership informed with the facts concerning our Lodge project. I can not help but understand why many members may be confused on a Capital Improvement Project that seems to be dominating the Association conversation this summer. There are many people, committees, staff, and Board members involved with informing the membership of facts concerning this project. I am only one person, designated by the Board, out of many to help inform the membership.

Members have asked me about the budget concerns being discussed as we move into our 2017 budget requests. Our budget process, which has been explained before, can be quite complicated. Once you understand Fixed Asset Budget, Operations Budget, and Debt Repayment, you are well ahead of many. The key to remember is the three are not interchangeable. Each Norm Hoffman amenity has Operations and Fixed Assets. You can not use Fixed Assets to Board Director pay salaries and you do not use Operations to purchase a new plow. Please refer to the article written by Jeff Howe, Board Secretary, in the July paper that also deals with this issue.

Capital Improvement Projects: Once again, since this is the question asked of me the most, why can’t we use the pool loan money to purchase other things we need? This is where understanding the budget process becomes important. First off, the Budget Process is about an eight month process involving many people including committees, staff, the Board and finally the membership. This process is slow and deliberate studying facts and figures and proposals. It is also important to remember, this is a democratic process at all levels. You may be an individual on a committee that proposes certain improvements to a given amenity; it may pass or be rejected at that level. A Committee may propose an improvement that has passed at their level and then rejected at the Steering and Finance Committee level; if the proposal passed, it could then be rejected at the Board level. When the Board assembles the final budget, including Capital Improvement Projects, it is presented to the membership to vote on at the Annual Meeting. The membership votes “YES” or “NO” on that proposed budget. The point being, all aspects of our budget go through a long democratic process that brings a final decision to you, the membership.

A few Capital Improvement Projects are not able to be funded in the fixed asset budget for the upcoming year. These are major projects needing a long term loan to finance the expenditure. Those Capital Improvement Projects have built up a debt repayment plan of about $136 per member, thanks to the support of our membership. We have had two major projects that have fallen into this category.

Our Clubhouse was our first, where we asked $52 per member, through the democratic budget process, succeeding with a YES vote. When the project was paid off ahead of time, our second project was the Swimming Pool, where we asked for a $20 bump for a total of $72 per member, through the democratic budget process, succeeding with a YES vote.

Now, all the people involved with this democratic budget process, committees, staff, special ad-hoc committee, and Board are asking the membership, to use the same Capital Improvement funds built up with four years of additional $64 that the membership approved with a YES vote for a total of $136 to be put toward our third project, the new Lodge. Note: The Swimming Pool was also paid off ahead of time. Our current debt repayment will stay the same and our Capital Improvement program will continue to enhance our community for the better.

We have arrived at this point because the membership has supported this phase of our budget, Capital Improvement-Debt Repayment for many years. The build up of $136 for debt repayment will return to the membership if the project is voted No and our next Capital Improvement Project through the democratic process will start at $0.

New Lake Carroll Lodge: My previous articles ( I, II, III, IV ) covered everything from history, description of facts and breakdown of costs may be found in the past months editions of the Lake Carroll newspaper, starting in June, and are also posted on the Lake Carroll Website.

In the past month, Tom Stangl Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee has had a few open meetings describing the Lodge project and answering many questions from the audience. I attended the July 2nd

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informational meeting and felt the presentation was well done. Some people who were not in favor of the project fostered a good exchange of ideas and healthy discussion such as is the location the right place for this project?; should we not just save this money for future projects like dam grouting, etc.? All the ideas are good and worth discussing. I have to point out, all the meetings I have attended where the members have offered their opinion on ideas of the future have been discussed at one time or another in committee. Some of the programs offered up as an idea, were at one time in place.

The Steering Committee, which originally was called the “Long Range Planning Committee”, does exactly what the membership was doing at the informational meetings. The membership was actively involved in suggestions of how to improve our community. These are all good things and are welcome at the Steering Committee. We need to remember the idea progresses through a democratic process and the last voter is the membership. The current Lodge proposal has moved through this process and is now approaching the final decision by the membership. As I mentioned, many people are involved at Lake Carroll in the administrative structure spelled out in our covenants, by-laws, and policies, to bring their recommended proposals from the democratic process to you, for a decision.

Fact or Fiction: One question asked by a member: Are all Board Members in agreement with proposing a New Lodge?

The answer is “No”. One Board member is opposed as spelled out in his opinion that you may find in this Newspaper. The other six Board members are in strong contrast opposed to this opinion as was discussed with him at great lengths over a period of time. In our opinion, the Board member has the same basic argument as the “No Group” and delivers the same message. The main premise states a new capital improvement project is not in the best interest of the members. This premise does not correlate with a Long Range Plan to replace the Lodge which was first suggested to do in 1986 and has been put on hold since the late 1990’s until the time was right. The immediate need for a Capital Improvement Project that required a loan was put into priority order being the Clubhouse, the Pool, and meanwhile the Lodge was put on limited maintenance hold until we could financially enable a loan to cover the cost.

That time has now arrived.

The “No Group” paints this picture “The Sky is Falling!, The Sky is Falling!” Our Association will always have challenges and we as a membership will face these challenges as they arise. Our Association has had tougher roads in the past than the picture the “NO Group” attempts to paint. At one time, in 1984-86, we were faced with bankruptcy with the first developers, I tip my hat to Clark Van Buskirk past president at the time, along with others, for keeping a cool head, and helping the Association during possibly the most troubled times.

We will always have challenges such as dam grouting, lake weeds, dredging, and maintenance of our amenities, roads, fixed asset equipment, and operations costs. All of these items are brought in front of you every year during budget time and all of these items are found in either the fixed asset budget or the operations budget. We have all worked together to solve these issues along the way. The new proposed Lodge does not fall into this portion of the budget. It falls into the debt repayment portion of the budget.

The answer is simple, the loan is paid off and as a member we can continue to improve our capital asset projects with the money we currently have built up, or vote “NO” and our loan debt repayment portion of the budget is reduced to zero and returned to the membership. In closing, we would like to remind the membership, the operating budget, fixed asset budget and the debt repayment budget are all separate identities and can not be interchangeable.

What’s Next?

Article VI in the series will be published in the September Lake Carroll News. In it, we will continue to discuss most frequent questions asked at that time including clarifications necessary. Feel free to call and ask questions, as many already have, and my home phone 815-493-6226. If you would like to back-up and read Articles I, II, III, or IV, you can find the articles in the April, May, June and July newspapers or the New Lodge Amenity webpage at www.golakecarroll.com.

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Ladies Golf League

By Toni Knackstedt and Barb Hevrin

Tensions were high that the Ladies Invitational could see more rain after the morning league had been rained out three out of the last four weeks. There was no rain, but while heat and humidity prevailed, 92 ladies enjoyed playing “Golf Olympics”.

Cathy Porzel was our “Greek Goddess” greeter, welcoming all to join in our various golf “Olympic” games as an 18 hole scramble was played. There were many Olympic themed hole winners and our guests from Prophetstown won the relay golf contest on hole 18. The first Olympic game women were allowed to play was croquet, hence the croquet contest on the putting green, which was won by Lynn Johnson. The Gold Medal winners, with a score of 67, were Sheri Moutrey, Carolyn Olson, Pam Beveroth and Donna Hoffman.

Many thanks to all who made “Golf Olympics” a huge success: • Donna Beyer for the logo design on golf balls and banner • Nancy and Bill Comstock for developing & installing our permanent Invitational Banner • Jackie Hawbaker for her creation of Olympic Rings • Our volunteer men who helped load carts • Tim Troop and his staff for the beautiful course condition and the “Big Cups” • Jason Hill, Mike, Jarren, Devin, Kori and staff running this spectacular event • Mel and the Clubhouse staff for a delicious breakfast and lunch • Alan Shipkowski for being the event photographer • Dave Porzel and John Mitchell for educating golfers on the Greek History of golf in the Olympics on hole 6 • All the volunteers who helped decorate and work on the event • Gail Mitchell, Sue Lamoreux, Cassie Mlakar and Diane Schipkowski for all their work on this fantastic event

Also special thanks and acknowledgement to our sponsors and raffle prize donors: First State Bank, Country Financial (Rhett Coatney and Diane Bradford), Pia Molloy, Cathy Porzel, Marve Feucht, Tracey DeCrane, Mary Anderson, Anna Hennings, Teresa Lindsey, Rita Mavel, Diane Schipkowski, Sue Lamoreux, Kathy Young, Barb Anderson and Gail Mitchell.

With this year’s Invitational behind us, we look forward to our Charity Fun Night August 3. Good luck to everyone, and see you on the links!

When will the LCA Severe Weather Sirens Sound?

The Lake Carroll Severe Weather Sirens will sound for a time of 3 minutes when a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING or TORNADO WARNING is issued by the National Weather Service for Lake Carroll. There is no difference in the sound of the siren between a thunderstorm warning and tornado warning.

Below is the description of a severe thunderstorm and tornado warning from the National Weather Service’s website.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: This is issued when either a severe thunderstorm is indicated by the WSR-88D radar or a spotter reports a thunderstorm producing hail one inch or larger in diameter and/or winds equal or exceed 58 miles an hour; therefore, people in the affected area should seek safe shelter immediately. Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes with little or no advance warning.

Tornado Warning: This is issued when a tornado is indicated by the WSR-88D radar or sighted by spotters; therefore, people in the affected area should seek safe shelter immediately. They can be issued without a Tornado Watch being already in effect.

RoutineTesting: The Lake Carroll Weather sirens will also activate for a time of 1 minute the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00 AM for testing purposes.

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Lake Carroll Bluebirds

By Tom & Jan Young (24-119) After a rocky start this year, mostly due to the weather, the bluebird statistics from the golf course are a little more normal towards the end of the nesting season. Usually the actual building of nests tends to stop towards the end of July. Eggs are hatched and babies are raised during the month of August, but by the end of the month most nesting activity is over. As of this writing, 7-18-2016, sixty-five bluebirds have fledged from the golf course nests, but there are still babies being raised and eggs yet to be hatched in the birdhouses. We will continue to monitor the bluebird houses on a weekly basis until all activity has ended.

If you wanted to try raising bluebirds this year but never got around to it, now is a good time to get your birdhouses in place for next year so you will be ready for the first bluebirds that show up in the spring. The boxes we have are maintenance free so they can stay outside all winter long. The price is still the same, $25 for the bluebird house with the pole included.

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Thanks again to all that have participated this year and we hope you have enjoyed the experience.

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Lake Carroll Women’s Club

The Lake Carroll Women’s Club Blanket Project provides blankets to area organizations to bring some comfort to children who have been through a tragic or traumatic situation.

On June 14th we delivered blankets to Voices, a domestic violence shelter and the Freeport Pregnancy Center, both located in Freeport, Illinois. Thank you to the ladies who helped make our blankets.

Plans for the 2016-2017 Year

It seems as if summer has only begun, yet the Lake Carroll Women’s Club will soon reconvene as September is just around the corner. The Program Committee has been busy researching and contacting potential speakers and locations for the 2016-2017 programs. We are excited about the upcoming year and hope to provide members with some enjoyable and thought provoking presentations. Such program topics will include handling stress; financial/ estate planning, what documents our loved ones might need as we age and how to organize them; developing a disaster plan; and other interesting topics, tours, and discussions.

We are really excited to offer an excursion to Oregon, IL on October 13 for a Rock River Paddle Boat tour including lunch. Please be prepared to make your reservation at the September meeting if possible. The cost will be $32.00 with a choice of chicken piccata or pork marsala and will include a beverage, salad, potato, roll, vegetable and dessert. You are also welcome to invite a guest to join us! Members, please watch your email for further information.

And for those of you considering joining the Lake Carroll Women’s Club, we would love to see you at our first meeting on September 8! Enjoy the rest of this beautiful summer!

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The following is an outline of the email with quotes taken directly from the text of the email: CONCERN #1 “when do we decide to spray?

We wait until the harvester can’t keep up with the mess and the curlyleaf pond weed has finished it reproduction cycles, insuring that the plants will be there again next year. This action was a knee jerk reaction to solve a short term problem. This spraying should have done as soon as the water temp is above 55 (April or early May)�

Response to concern: We agree with the early season treatments for curlyleaf pondweed as it affords us the opportunity for a more selective control of only curlyleaf pondweed. That is precisely why the first application was applied by our licensed, trained staff on May 5th after inspecting the lake for early growth in April. A total of 62 acres was treated for curlyleaf pondweed, eurasian watermilfoil, and filamentous algae. Historically, approximately 34 acres was considered a large-scale treatment. While there is no selective herbicide that only kills curlyleaf pondweed, the timing of application does make a difference in providing a ‘selective kill’ just as our concerned member described. As a non-native invasive, it grows earlier, and outcompetes the native species, suppressing Native coontail actively growing in South Bay after their growth. However, as described in our article last the invasive species removal treatments. month, the high water clarity, lack of winter ice, and the lack of snow cover all contributed to growth in areas we’ve never observed. These same conditions are allowing native plants to better establish as well, which we will discuss later in this article. This added growth of curlyleaf and eurasian watermilfoil required us to hire an outside contractor to provide the assistance to control the remaining invasive plants we faced in 2016.

The following is a quote from the Global Invasive Species Database about non-native Curlyleaf pondweed. “General impacts Potamogeton crispus can grow in dense beds which outcompete native aquatic plants. The dense surface mats may also interfere with water-based recreational activities (DECFW et al., 1998).

Lake Carroll News, August 2016 Page 5B CONCERN #3: “What was the impact of the decaying weeds on oxygen levels in the lake?�

Response to concern: Temperature and dissolved oxygen profiles were collected 6 days post treatment on June 27th. At this time, the majority of the invasive plants treated had begun to drop to the bottom and begin their decay, which would consume some oxygen. Attached is a graph showing dissolved oxygen levels throughout the lake at the end of June in 2014, 2015, and 2016. As a reference, largemouth bass life history studies show that they need about 5 mg/L of dissolved oxygen to actively grow. Not to ‘just survive�, but to actively grow. They can actually survive for short periods of time in oxygen levels around 2 mg/L. A scientific principle of water states that warmer water holds less dissolved oxygen than cooler water, and is also dependent on salinity and barometric pressures. The readings collected on June 27th, post treatment, recorded levels between 8.2 to 10.4 mg/L. The highest reading was located at one of the historically heaviest treatment areas at the lake, the 3-tubes. Those oxygen readings are 61% - 208% higher than the biological needs of a largemouth bass for active growth at 5mg/L. CONCERN #4: “Do you think maybe this could have an adverse impact on the fishery?�

Response to concern: According to peer reviewed, published, scientific literature we run a greater risk of negative impacts on our fishery in the long-term by allowing these invasive species to continue to propagate and grow un-checked. (Refer to the previous quote from the Global Invasive Species Database on eurasian watermilfoil).

CONCERN #5: “What habitat is left for the new hatch and smaller bait fish?�

Response to concern: Based on the evaluations performed on the lake July 16th, post treatment, native aquatic plants were in every area evaluated by the group.

CONCERN #6: “What is the plan to get native plant species introduced back into the lake?�

Response to concern: Again, based on the evaluations performed on July 16th, native species are still present. Along with the areas surveyed in water depths less than 10 feet deep, we also found native plants growing in water 20 feet deep. Our aquatic management plan has been, and will continue to be, to reduce the growth and spread of invasive, non-native species while working to maintain a healthy lake ecosystem for a multi-use community. Both sides of this spectrum need to try to understand this. Lake Carroll is not a “boating or skiing lake,â€? or a “fishing lakeâ€?‌it’s all of them. Many boaters or skiers don’t accept aquatic plants and feel they should ALL be eradicated. Most fishermen think ALL aquatic plants are good and NONE should be touched. The true balance for the long-term of this lake is an acceptance by both parties. Acceptance of some nuisance NATIVE species around your boating, skiing and dock areas as well as the acceptance that not ALL aquatic plants are actually healthy for the lake.

Crowell (UNDATED) states that “in some lakes, P. crispus coexists with native plants and does not cause significant problems. In other lakes, it becomes the dominant plant and causes significant problems.� These problems include interfering with late spring and early summer recreation due to the formation of dense mats and an increase in phosphorus concentrations causing an increase in algae blooms and a pile up of dying P. crispus along the shore, both due to its mid-summer die back.� http://issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=447&fr=1&sts=tss&lang=EN Eurasian watermilfoil, however, does have selective herbicide treatment options that we have been using, and they are proving effective.

The following is a quote from the Global Invasive Species Database about non-native eurasian watermilfoil. “General impacts Myriophyllum spicatum grows into dense infestations which shades out and replaces other aquatic plants and is of less value as a food resource than the native plants it replaces. At high densities, it supports fewer aquatic insects which serve as a food resource for fish. Large predatory fish lose foraging space and are less efficient at obtaining prey. Another impact is a reduction in oxygen levels within the water due to the decay of the large mats of the plant. The dense mats impede Coontail is a native aquatic plant that provides excellent habitat for fish as well as oxygen production to support aquatic life. water movement and interfere with recreational activities such as swimming, CONCERN #7: “How much money has been wasted in weed killing and harvester money boating, fishing and water skiing.� because we didn’t do this in a planned and efficient way?� http://issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=278&fr=1&sts=sss&lang=EN Response to concern: In answering a question like this, I would make the comment that we had a unique condition in Northern Illinois with a mild winter of 2015 / 2016 that produced CONCERN #2 “I would guest that 2/3 of Lake Carroll is more than 15 feet deep. That a condition that wasn’t predictable. The outside contractor stated that they had seen a 500% means, of the 213 acres under 15 feet deep, we sprayed 153 acres which now has NO increase in aquatic plant growth throughout the entire mid-west this year. We addressed the vegetation left.� issue with the resources available to us in the most timely and efficient manner as possible. Our Response to concern: This is simply not true. As previously described, a member, a board treatments began the beginning of May, just as the concerned member stated we should have member, the lake committee chairman, and the lake manager all gathered on July 16th to done. (See the previous quote in concern #1 above). Historically, we’ve treated around 30-35 assess the lake, and the concerns emailed that there was no vegetation left with our native acres on a ‘bad year’. Our budget was based on that ‘history’ of treatments. If a winter blizzard aquatic plant community. The board member and lake committee chairman chose the areas to comes, do you stop plowing the roads? No. We know these plants are bad for the lake, for evaluate based on the map of the June 21st treatments. Each location chosen over the course the long-term. The scientific research shows this. There will always be criticism after the fact. of 4 hours provided proof of green, growing, native aquatic plants in less than 10 feet of water.

While I’m confident we’ll never have consensus amongst the community members on how Much of which was still within casting distance of shoreline homeowner’s docks. We are not the lake and the natural resources should be managed, we do our best to utilize sound scientific ignorant to the fact that some native plants will die along with the non-natives. The loss of principles and research to guide the decisions and direction we move. The lake is a dynamic, some natives could be considered the ‘casualty of war’ for the long-term of the native aquatic living and changing organism. This is more visible now than ever before. Just look at the plant community, fishery, and lake water quality. (Refer to the quotes above from the Global changing water quality and aquatic plant densities as factual, data driven examples. Arguably Invasive Species Database). the #1 problem we face as a community is the continued introduction of invasive species into the lake. This responsibility falls on EVERY SINGLE ONE of us that utilize the lake. When was the last time you washed your boat?

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By Luke Fossett, Security Supervisor A veteran of two tours in Afghanistan came to me with concerns about the etiquette being used to display the flag of the United States of America, specifically in Lake Carroll. The flag is very important to him, as it should be to all Americans.

In addition to the code below, here are some “Do’s and Don’ts” for displaying the American Flag: • When the flag becomes damaged it should be replaced immediately (see photo).

Flying a flag that is tattered is very disrespectful to all veterans.

• If you are leaving your residence for a significant period of time, it is important to take your flag down and it is folded and stored properly. This will ensure your flag will not sustain damage in case of inclement weather while you’re away and not available to take it down.

• Make sure that all trees are trimmed and are clear of the flag so it will not become entangled.

• When a flag is flown at night it must be illuminated or taken down at sunset.

• When the president orders the flags to be flown at half-staff, this should be done immediately. Please visit the website halfstaff.org. There you can sign-up to receive e-mail notifications that will notify you of the timeframes for lowering your flag to half-staff, and when it can again be raised to full-staff.

The following is a summary of the US Code: Title 36, Sections 174, 175 and 176: Time and occasions for display: - It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to set on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.

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CATCH OF THE DAY

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If you have a photo of you, one of your family, or guests with a “Catch of the Day,” please send it to Lake Manger Joe Rush at jrush@golakecarroll.com.

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4th of July weekend on Lake Carroll. Logan, age 4 & grandson to Sal & Pam Zambuto (31-64), and his first catch – a Perch.

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4th of July weekend on Lake Carroll. Sal, Jr.Walleye son to Sal & Pam Zambuto (31-64) Submitted by Theresa Zambuto

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Fish Tales

By John Quilico, Fishing Club Secretary Another nice turn out for the Fishing Club July potluck dinner meeting. Eighty-seven members and guests gathered at the Lodge to enjoy the meal and side dishes provided by our members this evening. Our meal began at about 6pm and was enjoyed by all. Vice President Frank Malito called the meeting to order at 6:55pm.

After the Pledge of Allegiance, Frank introduced our guests Myra brought by Barb Anderson and also Chrisa Grendler. Welcome, I hope I spelled your names correctly; sorry I did not introduce myself and double check.

Frank then asked Treasurer Mitch Feucht to give his report on the club’s finances, which was moved to be accepted by Barb Anderson, seconded by John Schnarr and accepted by the members.

Frank asked Fred Reddies for the Hatchery report. Fred mentioned that we intended on replacing a couple of our hoop nets that have gotten beyond repair and that he was working to obtain them from possibly a local source in Savanna. Fred also noted that he had set up a second delivery of minnows with Gallons for the walleyes that were placed in Fawn Pond. The delivery was scheduled for Friday, July15th.

Frank then asked Tom Stangl for a report on the structure plan for this fall. Tom stated that as he had stated at the last couple of meetings that after Labor Day we plan to install two rock reefs and a gravel spawning bed. One of the reefs financed by the Fishing Club, the second by the Fisheries Committee financed by the Association, and the gravel financed by a donation by one of our members. Frank asked the members to vote to accept the proposal. Motion to accept by Glen Volk, seconded by Terry Heflin and accepted by the members.

Frank gave the members a brief description of the Kids Fishing Derby event we held in July.

Frank noted that though the fishing was slow with only 15 fish total that day, all the seventy two kids seemed to have a good time with the games, trophies, treats, and prizes provided by generous donations and our members. Frank thanked all involved for their support and efforts that made the event a success.

Frank let the members know that the Fishing Club Golf Outing is scheduled for the 27th of August, 1pm this year with the dinner scheduled to start at 6:30pm. Frank Malito and Mitch Feucht were accepting reservations, $25.00 for the golf and dinner, $20.00 for just the dinner, and $25.00 for non-members plus green fees. Frank has placed an ad in the LC News for the details.

Frank asked me to let the members know about the Couples Fishing Derby, which will be held on August 8th, 9am-noon at the West Marina. It will be $10.00 per couple to participate. All species of fish will be weighed and counted. Total weight will be the winner. We are asking for the couples to bring a lunch that we will grill and enjoy after the derby at the pavilion. We are hoping to beat the 15 fish the kids caught, but that’s why they call it fishing and not catching. Hope you will check out the ad in the LC News and come out to join us.

Mitch noted that the Fishing Club Christmas Party is scheduled for December 10th this year; mark your calendars for this fun night.

Mike Siciliano let the members know that the Day at the Races at Arlington Park bus has been reserved for August 25th. We will leave from the Clubhouse at 9am that day. It will be $35.00 per couple for the ride to and from the park. Seniors day admission will apply for participants and Mike mentioned we could call for a treat at the Clubhouse on the way back if so desired. Contact Mike for your reservation as soon as you can.

Tom Stangl told us the goose round up took place in June. Seventy-five geese were collected that day, and only a few avoided the round up. All in all a success for the effort and our lake.

Frank mentioned to the members that Nov. 1st is the scheduled day for the fish round up when the spillway is emptied for inspection. We are looking for volunteers to help collect the fish that morning. All are welcome, hope you can reserve the morning to help us out.

Frank called to adjourn the meeting at 7:50pm. Bruce McDonald made the motion, second by Bob Knackstedt and passed by the members. After the meeting we held the 50-50 drawing. Barb Hevrin first for $50, Barb Miller second for $35 and Pat Junius third for $35. Nice. Our next potluck meeting will be August 10th, 6:00pm at the Lodge. Hope you can come and join us.

We Say a Sad Good-Bye to Soapy Suds Our beloved Soapy Suds passed away on July 13, 2016. She was 31 years old. She was the ambassador of the Lake Carroll Equestrian area. It all started 16 years ago when Soapy was purchased from Jim Weaver from Shannon, IL to mentor the two baby mini’s Coco who was 4 months old and Kato who was 3 months old. They needed an example to follow to teach them how to be the sweet and loving mini’s they are today. Soapy excelled at this. She not only taught them but also the children and adults of Lake Carroll how the Equine and human relationship can be rewarding. This was due to her gentle and kind nature.

My niece Jaelyn Tierney was riding Soapy for the first time when she was 6 months of age.

She was hooked from that point on. This scenario has been repeated countless times over and over for many.

Over the last 16 years there have been many families from Lake Carroll who grew up riding horses and this started with Soapy for the Zyck girls, Casey Fritz, Lapka’s, Heaths, Paschkes, Kings and Goldens. All were influenced by her kind nature. Soapy will be greatly missed by us all.

Thank you all who ever left canned carrots for Soapy. She love having them in her mash.

If you wish to continue to leave donations you can still do so. The carrots will be used for the other mini’s during the winter months when there are not many visitors. Also, would like to thank those who made donations towards Soapy’s medical expenses. There are so many generous people here at Lake Carroll.

As a memorial, lets submit pictures of Soapy that you may have taken over the last 16 years.

Send them to Donna Beyer - editor@golakecarroll.com. RIP Soapy, WE LOVE YOU!!!

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Lake Carroll Bass Tournament Results Sponsored By The Lake Carroll Fishing Club

BASS TOURNAMENT HELD JUNE 25TH 19 boats participated 1st Place Tommy Kersting, Shaun Ratay and Jeremy Dimico 12.00 lbs 2nd Place Trevor Mower and Mike D’Amore 11.82 lbs 3rd Place Bob, Robert and Joe Knackstedt 11.16 lbs 4th Place Eugene Erbson and Wayne Crackenberger 11.13 lbs 5th Place Josh, Brittiany, Dan Hayes 10.95 lbs Big Large Mouth Bass Tim Seyler and Megan Berg 2.76 lbs Big Small Mouth Bass Mike D’Amore and Trevor Mower 2.84 lbs Just a reminder that you must fish 3 tournaments to qualify for the Lake Carroll Classic held Oct 1st & 2nd. We have 3 more tournaments so come on out and qualify for the Classic. Thanks again to Miller Sports for sponsoring the big bass prizes.

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If you come across this plant anytime between now and October, please notify us with EXACTLY where you are finding the plant (Section and lot number). If possible, email us a photo of the plant. Our intention is to carry out an aggressive treatment program in an attempt to eradicate the plant or, at a minimum, reduce the spread. This plant was located 2 years ago and the treatments that have been applied since were effective in reducing the brittle naiad density in the treatment locations. But for us to really be effective, we need to understand all areas it’s actively growing. The sooner you can notify us, the better opportunity we have to minimize it’s spread. We will be conducting our own surveys throughout the year as well, however, with the help of our members to notify us where they are seeing it, and when, we’ll be better equipped to manage this species.

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A special thank-you to the Carroll County Farm Bureau for coming to the Family Fun Night on Friday July 15th and for visiting our first session of Kidz Camp! The Kidz at Camp really enjoyed the farm activities! Attendees to the Family Fun Night enjoyed petting the farm animals, sitting in the big tractors, and the delicious food! Everyone really enjoyed it and we are grateful for your time and resources, Carroll County Farm Bureau!

AQUATIC COMPLEX We have had a busy summer at the Aquatic Complex since Memorial Day Weekend and are beginning to see things winding down for fall. I want to thank all of the Aquatic Complex Staff for a great season! A special thankyou to Ashley Larak who has filled in my time during maternity leave, she Chelsey Heckman Recreation Director did a great job and is truly appreciated!

The third and final session of the Red Cross Swimming Program is complete. Overall we had 30 kids go through our swimming lesson program.

I would like to thank our amazing swimming lesson instructors for doing an outstanding job teaching all different levels. A special thank-you to our volunteer Claire Holmberg for helping with Guard Start, we were so delighted to have her back to help this summer!

Couldn’t get your child into lessons because your summer was so jam packed with schedules? Call to schedule a private lesson with our qualified water safety instructors. Private lessons require a scheduled appointment, so please call 815-493-8549 ext 10 or email checkman@golakecarroll.com to make yours!

Thinking of having an end of summer bash for you and your friends? Call today to reserve the pool for a private party! Provides lots of fun and great memories!

Please be aware that the week of August 15th (school starts the 17th) we will have limited staffing 12pm-4pm Monday-Friday. Adult supervision will be required from 12pm-4pm. However, from 4pm8pm lifeguards will be on duty. This does not apply for the weekends, just the last 2 weeks of August due to school starting. Outdoor pool is scheduled to close September 5th.

RECREATION EVENTS Game Room Hours at the Lodge are 12-8pm daily (exceptions are posted due to private events).

Paddles, pool sticks, and Wii remotes must be checked out at the Aquatic Complex and returned upon finishing. All children must be supervised by an adult while using the game room.

PAST EVENTS First session of Kidz Camp took place June 20th-24th. Thirty-three preschool kids and 45 big kids had a fun-filled week of different games and activities related to each theme of the day. Second session of Kidz Camp will take place August 1st- August 5th. There is no better way to describe this week than with pictures, it captured all of the fun we had! Watch for a collection of Kidz Camp photos in the September paper.

Fun-In-The-Sun weekend took place Friday July 22nd-24th. See pictures in next month’s paper for all the fun that took place!

RECREATION FUTURE EVENTS Family Fun Nights have been the place to be on Friday evenings at the pool. Join us on August 5th, 12th, and 19th, with the last Family Fun Night of the season on September 2nd.

Luau at the Beach will take place on August 13th. Special music entertainment provided by the Gulligans! You do not want to miss this fun night. Come dressed in your luau attire!

Saturday, September 2nd Wacky Bags & Volleyball Tournament Saturday, October 8th LCA Halloween Party…Save the date on your calendar!

CLASSES * Zumba continues to meet on Mondays and Thursdays at the Lodge at 10am ** Yoga continues to meet on Mondays at 11am, contact Heidi to register or for questions on the class 815-275-8834 *** TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) Tuesdays 6:30pm and Wednesdays at 11:30am NEW LODGE MEETINGS…BE INFORMED Please mark Saturday, July 23rd 10am-11am on your calendars to attend the “New Lodge Information Meeting.” This meeting is open to all members and is a great opportunity to ask questions or express concerns. Two more meetings are scheduled for August 13th, and September 3rd. These will also be held at the Lodge from 10am-11am.

You can find detailed information in past issues of this newspaper, on display boards at several of our facilities, on the New Lodge webpage, and several articles included in this month’s edition.

CONTACT FOR RECREATION DEPARTMENT I am currently on maternity leave and have welcomed a new member to our family. If you should need assistance regarding the Recreation or Aquatic Departments activities and events during my leave, please contact Ashley at 815-493-8549 ext 10. Ashley has worked for the Lake Carroll Recreation Department for several years and will be happy to help you in any way she can.

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Venetian Night Boat Parade The 10th annual Venetian Night Boat Parade on Lake Carroll was held on Saturday, July 9th.

Dave and Maureen Blondell led us with the Lady of the Lake at the bow and a Purple Rain theme. We hope you enjoyed watching us cruise by. Here are a few pictures from our starry night ride. Photos by Kristen Feigl , Mary Grant, and Donna Beyer.

The August Photo of the Month was submitted Debbie Gassman (31-24). “Photo of the Month” may be submitted by any LCA member, employee, or guest. Entries must be of Lake Carroll content and in good taste. Image files should be a minimum size of 1MG for enlargement quality.

The photo is selected by the LCA Photography Club members, displayed in the Lake Carroll Clubhouse for the month, and printed in the Lake Carroll News. A twenty dollar gift card to the restaurant will also be awarded.

Entries should be sent to Rick Brant at rbrantphoto@gmail.com by the second Sunday of the next month’s posting. Entries not selected will be saved for entries in the future months. The Photography Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Plumtree Lodge, at 9:30 AM. Anyone interested in photography at any level is more than welcome.

Photography Club News

By Sherry Vidinich Summertime at Lake Carroll is the perfect time to shoot away! Photographs that is…

Our club continues to grow. We have 17 members who like to get together and share their knowledge, photographs and questions. All levels of photographers are encouraged to join our crew. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am at the Lodge.

Come and join the fun while also enjoying all the beauty Lake Carroll and what the surrounding area has to offer! Contact Rick Brant rbrantphoto@gmail.com or Sherry Vidinich sherryv6@gmail.com with any questions.

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Renowned Pie on the Porch returns September 2nd and 3rd

by Jim Splitt

Denise Krysiak, Publicity Director, Friends of the Lanark Public Library

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day for last month’s Free Trail Ride event. It would have been nice to have a little more rain the day before than we did to keep the dust down, but all-in-all there were no complaints. As for the event itself, we had much more manageable crowds than in prior years. I don’t think anyone waited longer than ten to fifteen minutes for a short ride on a portion of the trail. For those that came out, most were new to the trail, either looking to buy their first ATV/UTV or recent purchasers. It was great to meet all the new people and answer the many great questions they had regarding the Trail Club, the trail itself, and pros and cons of the different types of machines available today.

Before the event ended, members of the Club began brainstorming various ways to improve the trail. A few creative and interesting ideas were formed that we are researching and will discuss with management and the board and hopefully they will become reality in the near future. This discussion got me thinking, it would be interesting to hear from the many members who ride the trail what ideas they have on improving it. Do you have any ideas on improvements to our trail system? These ideas need to get into the Association’s 5 year plan for budget purposes, so the sooner they are, the sooner they can be included. We are also like to hear if you have any ideas on new Trail Club events for next year as well. Email your ideas to lctrailclub@yahoo.com or attend our next meeting on September 10th at 11:00 am at the Lodge to discuss. We would love to hear them.

Here again is a list of the Trail Club’s upcoming events. All events meet at the Lodge. Mark your calendars for the following:

* The Night Ride on Saturday, October 15th

* Pack the Pantry Ride on Saturday, November 12th Until next time, ride safe and I’ll see you on the Trail!

Combine homemade pie, an elegant Victorian porch, beautiful blooms, and stunning decorations, and you have the ingredients for the Friends of the Lanark Public Library’s famous Pie on the Porch fundraiser. Satisfy your sweet tooth from 9 to 5 on Friday and Saturday, wander the glorious gardens that surround the elegant home, and browse striking decorative pieces and unique gifts in the Picket Fence on the premises. Pie on the Porch and the Picket Fence can be found at 407 E. Franklin Street in Lanark.

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From the Golf Pro

We sure have been blessed this year with some fantastic golfing weather, and the increase in traffic at the golf course and range prove it. Our weekday and weekend rounds have increased over previous years, along with the participation in our events. The increased play has been great, but with more traffic comes some bad side effects, for example, more homes have been getting hit with golf balls, more broken windows at golf course homes, people driving carts into homeowner’s yards and hitting golf shots from yards that are out of bounds. These things do happen around courses that have homes near the course, but there is some etiquette that golfers should Jason Hill PGA Golf Professional follow when faced with these situations. Below is a list of things that golfers should do when faced with the situation of hitting into someone’s yard or house: 1. Don’t drive a cart in the homeowner’s yard, keep the cart on the course and walk to find your ball.

2. Don’t hit from the yard, the ball is out of bounds and you should re-tee or at very least hit the ball from the golf course side of the white stakes.

3. Check to see if anyone has been hit, a golf ball can do some major damage to a person and medical assistance could be needed. If someone has been injured call 911 for medical assistance.

4. If there is damage to property, for example, a broken window, let the homeowner know by leaving a note with your information or in person, or let the Pro Shop know of the situation.

Don’t just drive away and act like it didn’t happen, it’s an accident and everyone will understand.

I may have missed a couple more things, but if you follow these listed suggestions, everyone will have a better chance of this not becoming a very bad situation. And remember, both golfers and homeowners, it’s an accident and not an intentional act.

As I said previously, rounds have been better than previous years and July was a prime example of this. We had some of the best turnouts for many events this past month, with record numbers for several events. July 4th weekend was packed with golfers, the Nite Golf had 86 players, Firecracker Scramble had 112, Ladies Invitational - 91 players who enjoyed the Olympic themed event, and the POA Big Cup will be held after writing this article. We also had the Junior Open, Senior Club Championship, and the Club Championship in this time period. Congratulations to all of the winners and the 2016 Champions and Runner-Ups. A list of the Junior Open Champions, Senior Champions, and Club Champions will be listed with this article.

We still have many great events left for the remainder of the year, including the Ryder Cup, Lena vs Lake Carroll Match 2 @ Lake Carroll, the Mr. & Mrs. Club Championship, one more Moonlite Nite Golf, and the Labor Day Scramble.

I look forward to seeing everyone out on the course.

2016 Senior Club Tee Times/Flights

2016 Club Championship Winners Championship Flight Champion: Justin Moore 76-80=156 Runner-Up: Connor Thompson 77-82=159

A-Flight Champion: RJ Howland 81-85=166 Runner-Up: Mike Lindsey 84-83=167 B-Flight Champion: Tom Frieske 86-82=168 Runner-Up: Alan Schipkowski 85-91=176

C-Flight Champion: Ron Hennings 97-96=193 Runner-Up: James Weese 96-98=194 Ladies-Flight (Net) Champion: Diane Schipkowski 72-66=138 2nd Place: Athena Peterson 73-69=142

Junior Tournament (July 15th, 2016) Senior League (16-19) Bryan Edler 3rd 89 Peyton Keeffer 1st 83 Sam Russo 2nd 87

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Want to see the lake from your Lake Carroll home? Then this is it! A perfect 1st lakehome. Great lake view & immaculate condition.

4 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 1,762 Sq Ft.

Amazing 180 view from the deck, ranch home offers open floor plan, separate master suite, new bamboo flooring, skylights, vaulted wood ceiling, oversized 2 car garage.

3 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 1,680 Sq Ft.

CHARMING COTTAGE

BARGAIN FIXER UPPER

NEW PRICE $215,000

5-246 Heathcliff

Classic A-Frame vacation house with all the extras! Perfect 1st Lake Carroll home.

2 Bedrooms - 1.5 Baths - 1,306 Sq Ft.

NEW PRICE $129,900

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$210,000

3-478 Shady Lane

BEST PRICE AT LAKE CARROLL. Great potential on this awesome fixer upper.

3 Bedrooms - 2.5 Baths - 1,828 Sq Ft.

NEW PRICE $79,900

3-358 Fawnridge Drive

Ready for summer fun ! Plenty of room for guests, updated open floor plan, laminate floors, great deck with canopy, family room bar.

4 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 2,352 Sq Ft.

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17-129 Lakeside Drive

You can’t beat the price for almost 3,000 finished sq. ft. and a LAKEVIEW! 3 finished levels and has a garage 3 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 2,968 Sq Ft.

NEW PRICE $209,000 NEW PRICE $169,000

2-286 Foothills Lane

A lot of house for the money! Cedar sided ranch in great condition Finished walk out lower level and 2 Fireplaces.

3 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 1,753 Sq Ft.

NEW PRICE $159,900

LAKE CARROLL LOTS FOR SALE 5-142 Chadbourne.......................................... NEW PRICE $500 16-91 Canterberry.................................................................... $750 2-60 Birchbark ......................................................................... $800 17-84 Clearwater .................................................................. $1,500 23-109 Broadview.................................................... SOLD $1,700 5-194, 196 & 197 Healthcliff................................................. $2,000 19-55 Woodland .................................................................... $3,000 31-74 Country Club Ct .............................................. SOLD $4,500 25-74 Cottage Hill Dr ive........................................................ $7,000 4-4R Grandview.....................................GOLF COURSE $7,900 19-13 Timber Ridge Dr........................................................... $9,000 3-510R Shady Lane............................................................. $10,000 3-368R Lake Carroll Blvd..................................................... $14,500 25-36 Old Mill Rd ................................................................ $14,900

25-37 Old Mill Rd ................................................................ $14,900 25-38 Old Mill Rd ................................................................ $14,900 25-27 Old Mill Rd .......................................LAKE VIEW $24,900 16-160&161 Stonehedge.......................................................... $26,000 23-49 Barrington Ct....................................LAKE VIEW $79,900 DEEDED BOAT SLIP 31-57 Doral Ct....................................................................... $8,900 23-9 Lake Carroll Blvd ........................................................... $8,999 25-7 Homewood Drive........................................................... $9,999 28-9 Colonial Court.............................................................. $14,900 23-117 Lake Carroll Blvd .................................................... $17,000 21-33 Forest Hill Drive......................................................... $24,900 27-13 Shadow Ridge..................................LAKE FRONT $129,000

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