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Publication Date: April 5, 2017
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Vol. 45 No. 5
LCA must be listed as “Additional Insured” on ATV and Snowmobile Insurance Policies By Donna Beyer, Communications Director
Many Members have expressed frustration in regards to LCA’s requirement for ATV’s and Snowmobiles to list Lake Carroll Association as “additional insured” on their insurance policy(ies). This is a requirement by LCA’s insurance carrier and has been in effect since February 2003 [53.02 (C)(2)(b) & 53.03 (C)(3)]. It allows ATV’s & Snowmobiles to travel LC’s roadways the shortest distance from their home and the trail system. Some say, “I’ve never had to have this before!” That may be true; however, it doesn’t make it correct. Our staff is making efforts to keep all Members in compliance with our Rules and Regulations. Please don’t give them grief for enforcing the Rules and Regulations that you agreed to abide by in purchasing property at Lake Carroll. Becoming angry with staff will not change the Rules. So what’s the answer to ensure there are no hiccups in registering your recreational vehicles? LCWC Members gather for the April meeting. Page 14A
Check out this month’s “Tackle Box” Page 3B
Board Meeting Schedule May 19, Jun 23, Jul 28, Aug 25, Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17, Annual Meeting Dec 3, Tentative Dec 15 (if needed)
Admin Office Hours
Monday through Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm For a directory, see page 3A.
WANT TO RECEIVE WEATHER
WARNINGS QUICKLY? 1. Register for LCA’s REVERSE911 System. If you’re already registered...simply go to #2.
2. Opt-in: Text ALERT to 22300. This will disable voice alerts. 3. To opt-out: Text STOP to 22300. This will reactivate voice alerts. TEXT ALERTS are the timeliest way to receive weather warning alerts for the Lake Carroll area. Refer to page 12A for more details. NOTE: LCA’s weather sirens and Reverse911 Warnings are set off by alerts from the National Weather Service.
2017 MANDATORY MOWING
FOR UNIMPROVED LOTS #1 APR 28-MAY 7 #2 JUL 28-AUG 6 ~ If you mow your lot yourself, you must report your mowing by noon on May 8th for #1 and August 7th for #2. ~ If you hire a contract mower, they will report your mowed lot for you. REPORT MOWINGS TO: mowing @golakecarroll.com or 815-493-2552 ext 27 by deadlines or LCA will arrange mowing and you will be billed.
1. Be sure all your required information is current (insurance, State registrations). When it’s not current, you cannot receive your decals, and that means someone may be disappointed. In processing Information Sheets, the staff will provide you with a sheet that will note what information is missing. It really is simple, provide the missing information prior to trying to register, or at the very least, bring it with you to the Admin Office for registration. If you’re coming on a Saturday, most insurance offices are not open to provide updates, so please plan ahead. 2. You can call the Admin Office to ask if they have everything they need so your registration goes smoothly. The Lake Carroll Admin Office is open Monday through Saturday, 8am-4:30pm. Please plan ahead so your decals can be ready for you. Unless prior arrangements have been made, it is recommended to arrive at the Admin Office no later than 4:15pm to allow enough time to process your registration(s). Thank you for your attention to this important issue.
Safety First
By Matt Ripplinger, Member of the Safety Committee During severe weather, a number of alerts may flash on your extremely fast moving storms that will be over you before you TV screen or on your mobile device, but do you know what the know it. “Warnings” are issued by the National Weather Service when the system meets certain criteria. Usually “Warnings” are alerts mean and which ones require immediate action? When a “Watch” is issued it means that atmospheric highly localized – covering parts of one to a couple of counties. conditions are favorable for severe weather. Severe Weather “Warnings” generally last for 30 to 60 minutes. During a “Watches” are generally issued for a 3-6 hour period. Weather “Warning” it is important to follow your Weather Ready Plan “Watches” are normally issued by the Storm Prediction Center and get safety immediately. after consultation with the National Weather Service and can At Lake Carroll when Carroll County is under a severe weather “Warning” the Outdoor Warning sirens and the Reverse911 cover several counties to several states at a time. During a severe weather “Watch” it is important to think Systems are activated. When this occurs, take cover, get off about where you will be during the lifetime of the “Watch”. If the lake, off the golf course, off the trails, and seek your indoor you are outdoors enjoying the amenities at Lake Carroll, you safe space. Lake Carroll offers two locations to those who do should develop a Weather Ready Plan that includes directions not have appropriate shelter during “Warnings”. The Lodge is to the nearest lightning and hail-proof shelter. You should carry opened up for campers (and anyone else) to access the lower a mobile device that you can monitor the weather in the event level. The Clubhouse’s lower level is also made available to anyone who seeks shelter. the “Watch” is upgraded to a “Warning”. There Remember the Outdoor Warning sirens are several applications available for mobile are just that; they are in place to warn people devices both for Apple and Android products on outdoors that severe weather is approaching. the Weather Channel website: https://weather. Since residents who are indoors frequently have com/apps. Review the different options and background noise (TV, radio), they can’t depend select the application best for you. on hearing the outdoor sirens. They should A “Warning” means severe weather is imminent. You may not see severe weather in continue to monitor notifications on their TV, mobile devices, or Weather Radio. the immediate area, but often times these are
Comedian Larry Reeb a.k.a. Uncle Lar’ Coming to the Lake Carroll Clubhouse May 20th at 8pm
Known as Uncle Lar’, Larry Reeb is the wise-cracking black sheep, politically incorrect relative everyone knows. Like any concerned relative Uncle Lar’ wants to help. So in his own twisted way he does. He gives you “tips”. Uncle Lar’ offers tips on everything from marriage to lotteries to children. Always topping them off with, “That’s a tip from your Uncle Lar’.” Uncle Lar’ is a regular on “The Bob & Tom Show”, syndicated in over 100 markets. Larry has been voted Chicago Comedian of the Year, and has made numerous television and radio appearances. His tips are tops. His inflections infectious. And the fans are fanatics. Reeb’s followers can’t get enough. Whether he’s headlining comedy clubs, colleges or conventions, his wit is universally appealing. Relatively speaking, everyone travels from everywhere to see their Uncle Lar’.