Lake Carroll News February 2020

Lake Carroll News A publication of the Lake Carroll Association and its Members The Lake Carroll News is online! www.golakecarroll.com February 2020

LCA begins credit reporting in February.

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2020 LC BOARD MEETINGS

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Communications Announcement An end of an era...a new beginning

Vol. 48 No. 2

Many of you know me as the Editor of our newspaper and Communications Director. One of my main duties is to communicate with the membership; to relay important announcements, information, and to do my best to help you know what has and will be happening at Lake Carroll. Much of the information has been presented to you through our monthly newspaper publication. Of my twenty years working at the Administration Office, of which 18 years in my current position, I have seen many property owners, committee and board members, and staff come and go. With our ever-changing membership demographic and the digital lifestyle, we live in, the decision has been made by the Board of Directors and management to discontinue the Lake Carroll News and welcome a new era of communication.

The original publication that began in 1973 was simply entitled Lake Carroll the great escape and was a seasonal publication.

The heading of the cover article from the summer 1973 edition was “Lake Carroll Changing from a Donna Beyer Dream to a Reality.”

For some of us, we have been living the dream for many years and for others, their new reality Communication Director has just begun. The 1973 publication was an interesting read showing the infancy of the various amenities, the social engagements of the time, and using the lake bottom for races while anticipating the filling of the lake. (Page 1 & 2 of the 4-page edition shown below.) In December 1976 the first newspaper was published under the title of Lake Carroll News. My how the times have changed, and our organization must continue to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of our membership.

With new direction and vision from management, we’ve made some changes to the way we communicate with you this past year. A fresh new website that offers members and non-members information on our community and incorporates member-submitted photos to depict the lifestyle and activities of lake life. The most impactful communication update is our redesigned weekly emails. We’ve received positive feedback on the new format and our desire is to continue improving and updating our methods of communication.

It’s with excitement and high anticipation that we announce the end of an era at Lake Carroll. The March 2020 publication will be the last of the Lake Carroll News. With that statement I’m sure many of you are surprised and are asking, “What now?” Our plan is to continue presenting the information and articles you have grown to expect over the years; however, it will be presented digitally. The current link to the newspaper on our website will remain your access to all the great informative articles, photos, and event details. We anticipate providing a direct link to the new format in the weekly emails.

Our communication team will continue to investigate different platforms to improve our presentation and delivery of pertinent news to keep you up to date. Our current plan is to continue with weekly eblasts and move to a bi-weekly newsletter. The newsletter will be delivered in a PDF format and will have more timely articles and information.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me at editor@golakecarroll.com.

Here’s to a new beginning…

You can view the 1973 publication in its entirety by logging onto www.golakecarroll.com > Members > Documents > Admin

2/21; 4/24; 6/26; 8/28; 9/25; 10/23; Annual Mtg 12/6 6:30pm, Clubhouse Lower Level We will post BOD Workshops as dates become available.

MARINA SLIP AND CAMPSITE LOT TERIES We are NOT holding in-person lotteries in 2020.

Currently we have waiting lists for both the marina slips and campsites; we will not be conducting the lotteries in-person in 2020. We are aware that some attending these lotteries at Lake Carroll could involve considerable travel time. We therefore have converted it to a phone-in lottery for 2020.

Interested LCA Members in good standing can call the number provided below with the requested information on Saturday, March 7th. Only messages left on the extension provided below will be accepted.

Please do not call to speak with a staff member. to be added to the list.

Marina Slip and Seasonal Campsite Lotteries Saturday, March 7, 2020 8am-11am Call 815.493.2552 ext. 127 Provide the following information: 1. Marina or Campsite 2. Name, Section, Lot 3. Phone number and email The voicemail will be the timestamp that will determine your placement on the waiting list. Messages left prior to 8am on March 7th will be deleted. We will notify you sometime the week of March 9th of your placement number.

After Saturday, March 7th interested LCA Members may call the office at any time to be added to the waiting list for a marina slip or seasonal campsite.

If you need any clarification to the process presented above, please call the office prior to March 7th. 815.493.2552

BOAT SAFETY CLASS Sat., April 4, 2020 – 8am-4:30pm Clubhouse Lower Level Pre-register online or with the Admin Office after March 1st - 815-493-2552 x110. $5 collected on class day to cover materials.

Golfers’ Choice: Best of Illinois Golf Courses Lake Carroll Golf Course Ranks #8 in the best public-access courses from Chicago to downstate based on reviews.

The annual Golf Advisor Golfers’ Choice state lists are compiled by analyzing the ratings and reviews submitted by members of our review community throughout the year. We use our Golf Advisor Index logic that weights newer reviews and combine it with a course’s weighted subcategory averages.

Reviews from trusted and active reviewers are weighted heavier than inactive members. Courses must offer public access and have received at least one review in 2019 to be eligible for this year’s list.

Illinois golf courses reviewed in 2019: 307 Reviews of Illinois golf courses: 4,744 Source: www.golfadvisor.com/best-of/golferschoice-2019-illinois

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Front Desk News WE ARE SETTLING INTO 2020!

2020 ASSOCIATION BILLING & INFORMATION SHEETS Annual payments by check or credit card (3.5% surcharge will be assessed to all Credit Card payments) were due in the office by January 31, 2020. Monthly payments are only collected by ACH. Late payments will be subject to the Collection Policy that was mailed with your 2020 Dues Invoice in December.

In 2020, delinquent accounts will be subject to credit reporting.

If you have an inquiry or would like to dispute something that is Sara Derrer reported on your credit report in the future, please call Sperlonga Office Manager Data & Analytics at 888.851.5210.

The photo ID Amenity cards will be very important to carry in 2020 to all Amenities in Lake Carroll. Start the habit now of always taking your cards when you adventure out and about at the Lake.

DECALS Decals for 2020 are here. The Front Desk staff is processing decal purchases as fast as they can. You can stop by the office to pick them up or have them mailed.

There are no free Guest Passes in 2020. Should you need a temporary pass, please pick one up for Free at the office during office hours. The temporary passes are good for 7 days.

If you have more frequent guests, you can choose to put a decal on their car. Please contact the office with Year, Make, Model and License Plate Number of your guest vehicles. Adding guest vehicle information is also available in your member account on www.golakecarroll. com. A decal will be processed and sent out once payment has been made. The cost for each decal is $33 and is good for the entire year.

CONTACT INFORMATION Decals will not be issued unless we have a phone number and/or an email on file. Please make sure to check those information sheets and update all your information. Consent to the Electronic Agreement and Newsletter to stay up on what’s going on at Lake Carroll in 2020.

You can also review it on your online account at www.golakecarroll.com. We are trying to lessen our printing and postage costs by sending information by email.

MARINA SLIP AND CAMPGROUND LOTTERY Due to high demand and limited supply, we will NOT be conducting IN-PERSON lotteries in 2020. Please see page 1A for details. Please make sure we have the correct contact info on file.

ASSOCIATION LOT TRANSFER FEES In 2020 ALL transfer fees will return to the $600 fee per the 2020 Fee Schedule. ($150 record transfer fee plus $450 fixed asset reserve fee). The transfer fee and all outstanding dues, fees, or assessments are to accompany the recorded deed and required before new members can be registered.

BILLING QUESTIONS? If you need any help with understanding your statements, have any questions on dues, the 2020 Fee Schedule, or anything that may be remaining on your 2019 statement, please call the Front Desk during Office hours and we will gladly help you. 815.493.2552.

A&E REMINDERS Beginning in January, A&E will only have 1 committee meeting a month for January, February, and March. Please see the A&E 2020 Calendar on the website for due dates for permits or plans during these months. (Log onto www.golakecarroll.com>Members>Committees>A&E Committee) With recent ice storms there are a lot of trees and branches down. Removal of trees requires a permit per 2020 A&E Building Rules and Regs. The permit can be found online or stop at the office. Damage to lawns may be minimal by contractors and equipment while the ground is frozen. All properties are inspected for damage to houses or garages after storms. If any damage or concern is present, members are contacted personally and as soon as possible.

Remember to give our plow truck drivers the room to maneuver and allow appropriate following distance.

Please don’t forget you can contact us, or stop into the Association Office Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The Front Desk is also open on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and can be reached at 815.493.2552. As always, there is a wealth of information online at www. golakecarroll.com!

Employee of the Month Congratulations Nikki Mulder, Lake Carroll’s January Employee of the Month.

It is said by many that Nikki has a wonderful personality and she goes out of her way to make patrons feel welcome.

She’s prompt, efficient, and friendly and that encourages customers to return. Simply being around her can improve anyone’s day.

From an event planner’s perspective, Nikki goes above and beyond in her efforts to accommodate the event needs, as well as helping make it a success. “Thank you, Nikki, for being such a great asset to the Lake Carroll team!”

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PLEASE TAKE NOTE

All articles and letters submitted for publication in the Lake Carroll News MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE BY THE 18TH OF EACH MONTH.

LAKE CARROLL ASSOCIATION 3-200 Association Dr. Lake Carroll, IL 61046 815-493-2552 Fax: 815-493-2883

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OFFICE DIRECTORY

Carly Kruse, Front Desk Donna Beyer, Communications Dir. Dick Schwalbenberg, General Manager Lisa Vanderheyden, HR Mgr / Finance Sara Derrer, Office Manager Jessica Boettner, Marketing Director Michelle Burton, Owner Liaison Security (815) 493-2599 or 275-6122 Joyce Stadel, Finance Assistant Mary VanRaden, Front Desk

DIRECT PHONE NUMBERS

Don Aleksy, Facilities Director . . . .

Donna Aleksy, Recreation Dir . . . . .

Lake Carroll Security . . . . . . . . . . .

Doug Rominski, Building Insp . . .

Joe Rush, Lake Manager . . . . . . . .

Deb Stagno, Technology Dir . . . . .

815-291-2898 815-499-5425 815-275-6122 815-821-5296 815-297-5637 815-291-9209

Carroll Co. Sheriff . . . . . 815-244-2635 Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Lake Carroll Security . . . 815-493-2552 or 815-275-6122 Association Business Hours Monday – Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm Saturday 8 am to 1 pm

LAKE CARROLL NEWS USPS 008387 The Lake Carroll News is published monthly

by Sauk Valley Media (SVM), 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. It is mailed to all Lake Carroll Association members in good standing and paid for by a portion of the annual dues.

Non-members may purchase the Lake Carroll News for $12/year. Direct subscription inquiries to editor@golakecarroll.com or 815-493-2552 ext 111. Periodicals postage paid at Lanark, IL 61046 and additional offices.

Advertising and Classified deadline is the 15th of each month. Contact Mike Ford at mford@saukvalley.com, 815-632-2559, or mail to Sauk Valley Media, Attn: Lake Carroll News, 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. The Lake Carroll Association and SMV, as agents, nor the printer assume financial liability for production errors in or non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. Corrections will be printed in the following month’s edition, provided the Lake Carroll News does not endorse or guarantee the ads. Advertiser indemnifies and holds harmless the Lake Carroll Association from any and all cost, damage, or loss sustained and caused by or resulting from any false, misleading, or libelous claims made in any advertisement placed by the advertiser.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Lake Carroll News, 3-200 Association Dr, Lake Carroll, IL 61046.

Lake Carroll News, February 2020

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Table of Contents

Administration Communications – Ending of LCN.................. 1A Front Desk News............................................... 3A GM Message – Credit Reporting...................... 6A Lotteries – Marina & Campsite......................... 1A Membership ID Cards..................................... 13B Office Hours................................................... - 3A Staff Directory.................................................. 3A Board of Directors BOD Meeting Schedule.................................... 1A BOD Member List............................................ 6A Treasurer “Demographics”................................ 5A Calendars - Events/Committees/Club.................. 7A Classifieds.......................................................... 14B Clubhouse Book Your Event............................................. 14A Hideaway Lounge Hours................................ 11A Hours................................................................. 8A New Year’s Eve Photos................................... 10B Clubhouse Events Bingo w/a Twist................................................ 9A Music Trivia...................................................... 9A Open Mic Night................................................ 9A Upcoming Events Feb-Jul................................. 8A Valentine’s Dinner Dance................................. 8A Communication 2019 Survey Open Ended Questions.............. 10A Communications – Ending of LCN.................. 1A GM Synopsis to BOD....................................... 6A Real Estate Pulse............................................... 5A Committee Board Liaisons............................... 6A Standing Committees........................................ 6A Employees of the Month...................................... 3A Garden Club....................................................... 14A Golf Ladies League................................................... 5B LC Ranks #8..................................................... 1A Men’s Duffers................................................... 5B Lake & Natural Resources Completion 3-Tubes Repair Project.................. 1B Fishing Tournament Schedule........................... 3B Fishing Tournament Rules................................ 4B Fish Tales.......................................................... 3B Lake & Natural Res- Aquatic Plant Program.... 2B Letter to the Editor John Quilico 25-23)........................................ 10A Rebuttal – Cliff Mortenson............................. 10A Obituary – John Webermeier............................. 15A Prairie Club........................................................ 12A Prairie Club App............................................. 12A Recipe Corner– Trailside................................... 11B Recreation Aquatic Complex Hours.................................... 6B Adventure Camp Dates..................................... 8B Plumtree Hideaway Lounge Hours................. 11A RecConnect....................................................... 6B Swim Lesson Dates........................................... 8B Winterfest.......................................................... 1B Recreation Classes Exercise (Varies)............................................... 6B TOPS................................................................. 6B Yoga.................................................................. 6B Recreation Events Cabin Fever Party............................................. 7B Not So Newlywed Game.................................. 9A Winter Carnival................................................. 8B Safety & Security/EMS Local Medical & Emergency Numbers.......... 14B Medication Dropbox......................................... 4A Neighborhood Watch........................................ 5A Safety First........................................................ 5A Security Fines.................................................... 4A Security Notes................................................... 4A Security Low Temperature Program............... 14B Quizzes – Mandatory Trail & Lake................ 11A Women’s Club.................................................... 13A Off to the Races Hoedown.............................. 13A Women’s Club App......................................... 13A Yacht Club Crazy Bowl..................................... 14B

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. 111. Editorial Policy adopted 2/22/05.

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Lake Carroll Security/EMS Corner Security Notes

By Luke Fossett; Security Available 24/7 at 815-493-2599 orSupervisor 815-275-6122 Security Stats for December 2019 House Checks - 3914 Amenity Checks - 952 Service Calls - 259 Complaints - 14 Deliveries - 91

SECURITY DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW FOR 2019: FOR 2019: SECURITY DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Patrol Activity: Our Stats Our for 2019 Patrol Activity: Statswere: for 2019 were:

Assist Motorists - 2 Alarms - 1 Ambulance Calls - 2 Activated Low Temperature Lights - 8

Luke Fossett Security Supervisor I hope you and your family are having a safe winter season.

ATV/UTV MANDATORY QUIZ All UTV and ATV operators, including guests, must successfully take the UTV / ATV safety quiz. A certificate will be awarded when the quiz is completed. A copy of the certificate must be carried with the operator or a photo of the quiz may be saved to a smart phone and will be requested by Security during safety checks. The quiz can be found on the Trail Amenity webpage of the Lake Carroll website.

WATERCRAFT MANDATORY QUIZ When operating a watercraft on Lake Carroll at least one person on the boat must have successfully completed the Lake Carroll Boater Safety quiz. Guests must also take the quiz if they are boating solo or riding a Jet Ski solo. A copy of the certificate must be carried with the operator or a photo of the quiz may be saved to a smart phone and will be requested by Security during safety checks. All other registration requirements remain the same.

The quiz can be found on the Lake & Natural Resource webpage of the Lake Carroll website.

If a member or guest does not have computer, a computer will be available at the Lake Carroll Conference Center to complete the quiz during normal operational hours.

House Checks Amenity Checks Service Calls Complaints Deliveries Assist Motorist Assist Boats / Lake Assist Boats / Marina Alarms Ambulance Calls Fire Department Calls Activated Heat Lights Citations Written Warnings Verbal Warnings Vehicle Checks ATV’s Checked Fishing License Checked Creel Limits Checks Background Checks Checked In Deer

Total 40,357 12,223 3,624 173 1077 52 83 470 35 36 7 37 76 62 376 14943 598 498 498 132 105

Monthly Average 3,363 1,018 302 14 90 4 Summer Months Summer Months 3 3 Winter Months 6 5 31 1,245 Summer Months 41 41 11 Winter Months

Explanation of stats: WINTER TUBING Explanation of stats: Please use caution when skiing, tubing or boarding, be aware of your surroundings at House all times.Checks: House Checks: Be patient with other riders who may not be at your skill level, but most of all enjoy the tube hill.

A house check takes only a minute to complete (plus travel time) and the officer normally A house check takes only a minute to complete (plus travel time) and the officer does not leave the squad. Each member that is signed up for a house check, has their home normally checked does not leave Each member thatoneis time signed for a house check twice a day,the onesquad. time during daylight hours and in theup overnight hours, the WINTER CAUTION their home checked twice a day, one time during daylight hours one and time in the time of each check is recorded.

We usually check around 55 homes in theand summer around When the snow flies at Lake Carroll, please slow down while driving. Many times, our roads in the winter.

The residence checkedisfor anything outWe of the ordinarycheck such as around an open door the time of eachischeck recorded. usually 55 hom will not be completely clear of snow and ice like the highways you travel to get to Lakeovernight Carroll. 80hours, or window or a light left on.

We continue to find a number of heat lights (during winter months) Our roads receive much less traffic than the highways, lack of traffic causes a longerin time theforsummer and around 80 in the winter. The residence is checked for anything ou our roads to clear up completely. When a significant snowstorm hits Lake Carroll and you do on at the homes we check.

the ordinary such as an open door or window or a light left on. We continue to find a

not need to travel stay home, give our maintenance department time to clear the roads properly number ofAmenity heat lights (during winter months) on at the homes we check.

Checks: before venturing out. Give our snowplows plenty of room while clearing snow, many times their An amenity check takes from 3-10 minutes to complete; a foot patrol is conducted at each Amenity Checks: vision is impaired due to the snow, let’s have a safe winter driving season. amenity checking to make all doors are secured, and lightsahave turned Each An amenity check takes fromsure 3-10 minutes to complete; footbeen patrol is off. conducted amenity is checked once or twice a day, the time of each check is recorded, besides the normal each amenity checking to make sure all doors are secured, and lights have been turne ICE SAFETY patrolling of each amenity.

A couple of years ago a tragedy occurred in Sabula Iowa on Sabula Lake it is located off.about Each amenity is checked once or twice a day, the time of each check is recorded, 20 miles west of Lake Carroll. Two ice fishermen fell through the ice only one was rescued.

If the Service Calls:patrolling of each amenity. besides normal you are an ice fisherman, please use extreme caution when heading out on the ice. Use of the Includes, assisting members and guests, animal calls, opening and closing amenities, making Service Calls: frozen lake surface is not prohibited; however, the Association does not, nor will it, encourage or change for the Lake Carroll amenities, checking in harvested deer, measuring new watercraft or sanction such use. Use of the frozen lake surface is at the operator’s own risk. any other miscellaneous calls.

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

Involves taking deposits to the bank, or any office materials or paperwork that need to be delivered to the different amenities of Lake Carroll.

If you have any questions, complaints or compliments please feel free to contact me at (815) 493-2552 ext.118 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 / (815) 275-6122.

January 2020 - FINE ASSESSMENTS LAST FIRST SEC LOT VIOLATION Lee Kwong 13 114 Over Limit Crappie Lee Kwong 13 114 Illegally Creeled Largemouth Bass

FINE $500.00 $300.00

DID YOU KNOW: DID YOU KNOW: Snowmobiles have a speed limit in Lake Carroll of 30 miles per hour. Snowmobiles are prohibited from crossing private lots and can only use Lake Carroll roadways to access the trail system. This information in located in the Lake Carroll Governing Documents: Title V. Rules and Regulations, Chapter 53.03 (B)(4) & (E)(2).

DID YOU KNOW: It is illegal to let you dog or cat roam freely at Lake Carroll.

Please be courteous to your neighbors. Even if they are not at their Lake Carroll residence your pets should not be making a mess on their property. Please review the rules regarding pets in the Lake Carroll Governing Documents: Title V. Rules and Regulations, Chapter 50.06 (H).

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 in the Lake Carroll Governing Documents: Title V. Rules and Regulations, Chapter 50.06 (F)(2).

Alarms: Responding to residence that a burglar or fire alarm has been activated.

Assist Motorist: Includes unlocking vehicle doors, jump starting vehicles and helping with directions. Assisting ATV’s or UTV’s.

Medication Drop Box The Carroll County Substance Education Coalition and their community partners have provided a medication drop box for Lake Carroll members at the Administrative Office Conference Center. This has been highly utilized; unfortunately, there are some who are not disposing of their medications in the requested manner. Please follow the following guidelines or we may lose our drop-off location.

- All medications must be removed from their containers and put into a zip lock bag. This includes removing medication from blister packs, as well as from both over the counter and prescription bottles. We don’t need or want to know what the medications are, nor do we want your name associated with what is being disposed of.

- No liquids. - No needles - No syringes - No trash We thank you in advance for adhering to these guidelines. When the medication is not put into the drop box following the guidelines, someone must sort through, empty the containers/blister packs, and dispose of the refuse.

For information on Coalition medication drop boxes, and additional information on prescription drug abuse prevention contact the Carroll County Substance Education Coalition, at 114 West Market St. Mt. Carroll IL, 61053, Phone: 815-244-0063 or email ccsec04@gmail.com.

Neighborhood Watch

By Mike Siciliano, NW Coordinator

I am back writing the N/W article after taking a few months off. I was starting to think that only a few people actually read the article. By popular demand, here goes!!!

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR When this article comes out in February, we will be experiencing our time of year that many full-time members are away for the winter. As I have said in the past, this is really the time that those of us who stay here at Lake Carroll should look out for our neighbors.

Please watch for the red lights in the windows which mean there is a problem with the heat in the house. Let Security know. They can call a contact # that is on file. Watch out for any suspicious vehicles by a neighbor’s home that you know is not there. If you think something looks out of place, go with your gut feeling and check it out further and if needed call our Security @815-275-6122.

SCAM WARNINGS Publisher Clearing House: Let’s touch on some scams and Fraud that are popular for the new year. You may have read the e-blast that was sent out regarding the Publisher Clearing House scam. This actually happened to a friend of mine. He received a call from a person claiming to be an agent from the PCH. This person said my friend was a winner of a substantial amount of cash and a luxury car including a confirmation # and a phone # to call back. They also stated (of course) that a certain dollar amount would be needed from the winner for taxes, etc. Good ending…my friend knew better, but how many people might not. One good way to find out about this kind of scam is to hang up, look up the area code of the caller, Google Publisher Clearing House Scam/Fraud. I did, it popped up also showing the area code (970) and # that the caller used. Also, the PCH does not call people. They do send out mail stating to be looking for new winners that will be notified in the mail. (Still waiting for ours).

2020: The new year has just begun, providing a new opportunity for scam artists to forge documents. Authorities are warning that shortening “2020” to just “20” could leave you vulnerable to fraud. If you wrote a signed check dated “1/3/20,” for example, a scammer could easily change the date to read “2019,” “2000,” or any other year from this century. The scammers could use this change to try and cash an old check or forge an unpaid debt.

Canceled Social Security Number: One scam that’s been making the rounds is a scare campaign using robocalls claiming that law enforcement is going to suspend or cancel the call recipient’s Social Security number (SSN) in response to taxes owed. While it’s a blatant scam, it often tricks people into calling these numbers back. Remember, this is 100% a scam.

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a person’s Social Security number will never get suspended. Plus, the IRS only contacts taxpayers through snail mail or in-person.

Unfortunately, some people still fall for scams. In the first nine months of 2019, the FTC received more than 139,000 reports of this deception. One woman lost nearly $340,000 after the caller told her someone stole her SSN and committed crimes under her name. He then persuaded her to transfer assets to accounts he controlled.

The IRS Impersonation Email: Another tax scam making the rounds is one that involves emails and IRS impersonators. You might receive a message that claims to be from the IRS, either reminding you to file your taxes or offering you information about your refund. These spoofed sites collect any information you input, facilitating identity theft. They can also infect your computer with malware, allowing fraudsters to steal more data.

Remember, the IRS does not send unsolicited emails or engage through text messaging or social media. Plus, they will never ask you for personal information, such as your SSN, PINs or passwords.

The Bureau of Tax Enforcement: Many people are aware of tax scams and know the IRS doesn’t ask for money over phone or email. As a result, scammers are sending out letters.

This mail will claim to be from the Bureau of Tax Enforcement and may mention the IRS, demanding immediate payment. While these letters look legit, the Bureau of Tax Enforcement does not exist. While you shouldn’t ignore mail from the IRS, be sure it’s real. Official letters will always have a seal and a letter or notice number. You can also call the IRS directly to verify the information. Remember, if you decide to call, don’t call the number on the fake letter, as it could connect you to the fraudster. Instead, look up the number online.

The Ghost Tax Preparers: Taxes are complicated, which is why so many people rely on the skills of a preparer or CPA. However, it’s vital to be aware of scammers posing as professionals. These ghost preparers will take money to complete your taxes but won’t sign the return, making it look like you did the work yourself. Cons like this tend to target the elderly, costing an estimated $2.9 billion annually in financial losses. Ghost preparers often lie on the return to make you qualify for credits you haven’t earned or apply changes that will get you in trouble. Since they don’t sign, you’ll be responsible for any errors. At best, you’ll have to repay the money owed. At worst, you could be looking at an audit. Protect yourself from fraudsters by ensuring your tax preparer has a valid preparer tax identification number (PTIN). These numbers are issued by the IRS and get updated each year. Plus, be sure the preparer signs your return before submission.

Be Vigilant About 2020 Tax Scams: Tax scams are a year-round business for fraudsters.

Nevertheless, they’ll become more prevalent in the new year, when people start filing their 2019 returns. If you’re planning to file your taxes soon, follow the advice above to stay safe.

To keep your personal information and finances secure against 2020 tax season scams, be vigilant and double-check everything.

Safety First - ICE SAFETY TIPS

By Matt Ripplinger, Member of the Safety and Security Committee

While Lake Carroll Association’s Rules & Regulations state, “Use of the frozen lake surface is not prohibited; however, the Association does not, nor will it, encourage or sanction such use.

Use of the frozen lake surface is at the operator’s own risk,” we know some Members venture out on the lake in the winter, so here are some safety tips in case you choose to do so.

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU GO OUT ON THE FROZEN LAKE: - Ice conditions very from lake to lake. Find a good source – a local bait shop or someone that is knowledgeable about ice conditions on the lake you want to fish on.

- Purchase a pair of ice pics or ice claws, which are available at most sporting goods stores.

- Tell a responsible adult where you are going and what time to expect you back. Relaying your plan to someone else can help save your life if something does happen to you on the ice WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ICE: You can’t always tell the strength of ice, simply by its look, its thickness, its temperature or whether or not it is covered with snow. Clear ice that has a blush tint is the strongest. Ice formed by melted and refrozen snow appears milky, and is very porous and weak. Ice covered by snow should always be presumed unsafe. Snow acts like an insulating blanket and slows the freezing process. Ice under the snow will be thinner and weaker.

Be especially cautious in areas where air temperatures have fluctuated. A warm spell may take several days to weaken the ice.

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Demographics Tell A Story in the US and Lake Carroll

VOTING IN MAJOR DEMOCRACIES. Did you know in Belgium, 87.2% of voters cast ballots?

Sweden, 82.6%, Denmark, 80.3%. In the United States, that number is 55.7%. Differences in the systems include automatic voter registration, ability to change votes up to election day and even nearly compulsory voting.

In the US, according to Pew Research Center, in the 2014 non-presidential year, the turnout was only 36.4%. In the 2016 Stephen Mack US presidential election, the 55.7% ranked our country well Board Treasurer into the bottom half of international democratic participation.

Why don’t people vote in the United States? Studies show apathy and voter fatigue (having to vote too often) are key reasons why the polls are not busier. But, reasons such as those in the above Scandinavian countries are also important.

ILLINOIS, 2020.

March 17, 2020 is our next opportunity to vote in Illinois. If you live at Lake Carroll (nearly 1,000 houses and more than 120 campsites), you may be entitled to vote in Carroll County. Will you? Early voting starts February 6 and your voting opportunity may include the Lanark City Clerk, Alderman, School Board Trustees and our Presidential Primary. Last election on November 6, 2018, of 10,682 registered Carroll County voters, only 56.53% actually voted.

DATA MINING. When the voting is over, demographic data is routinely mined and scrutinized, combined with census information to determine who is participating, voting patterns and what might be a focus for the future.

DEMOGRAPHICS OF CARROLL COUNTY (SOME INTERESTING DATA): WHAT CAN LAKE CARROLL DATA TELL US. Facts, data, data-mining, and statistics help us to define our environment and community. This is no different at Lake Carroll. Pulling from voting and member location data, we are able to view our ballots with a more focused lens to help us measure our community’s future.

Population: Median age: Median Household Income: Median Property Value: Population, Carroll County: Population, State of Illinois: Diabetics (2018): Homicides: Violent Crime Sexually Transmitted Infections

14,704 47.4 $50,555 $99,400 2010, 15,387 2018, 14,312 -1,075 residents (-6.98%) 2010, 12,831,572 2019, 12,741,080 -90,492 residents (-0.7%) 11.30% 0 10 35

Sources: data obtained and interpreted from United States Census Bureau, datausa.io.

2019 LAKE CARROLL BUDGET VOTE RESULTS LAKE CARROLL. How does Lake Carroll compare to our county and to our country? Shown above, in our most recent budget vote, of 2,141 potential member votes, 907 ballots were received in good order at our association: 42% of eligible votes. From what we know, this participation appears typical. From the data above it would appear those who live in, or have residences at, Lake Carroll tend to generate the most votes.

OUR BOARD AND COMMITTEES ARE LISTENING. In coming months, a goal will be to examine and discuss the above demographics with our committees and our Board to determine where our Association’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats (SWOT analysis) may be. Will this data help us with a long-term strategic plan? Time will tell. We welcome all who would like to participate in the further understanding of our demographics at Lake Carroll, our Premier Lake Community.

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General Manager’s Message

Lake Carroll Association

STA

NDING COMMITTEES

a & e committee by-laws committee campground committee clubhouse committee finance committee golf committee infrastructure committee lake conservation committee marketing committee safety committee recreation committee steering committee wildlife mgmnt committee For additional information go to

www.golakecarroll.com 2020 committee board liaisons

A&E By-Laws Campground Clubhouse Finance Golf Course Infrastructure Lake and LIP Marketing Recreation Safety Steering Wildlife Mgmnt

Cliff Mortenson Ryan FitzSimmons Tom Bogusevic Betty Carrubba Steve Mack Tom Bogusevic Cliff Mortenson Ryan Fitzsimmons Alan Cazzato Betty Carrubba Steve Daugherty Steve Mack Alan Cazzato

2020 Lake Carroll

BOAR

D OF DIRECTORS

Tom Bogusevic, (31-10) President Term: 2019-2021 #1 708-269-2137 tomb@golakecarroll.com Alan Cazzato (5-260) Vice President Term: 2018-2020 #1 312-446-2950 acazzato@sbcglobal.net Cliff Mortenson (16-167) Secretary Term: 2020-2022 #1 630-768-0454 cjmort1@aol.com Steve Mack (28-31) Treasurer Term: 2019-2021 #1 847-657-6600 x106 Steve@mackTracks.com Betty Carrubba (17-145) Director Term: 2020-2022 #1 847-903-3681 bettycarrubba@comcast.net Steve Daugherty (24-92) Director Term: 2019-2020 #1 630-546-2303 sdaugherty@currenttech.net Ryan FitzSimmons (16-159) Director Term: 2019-2021 #1 847-772-7883 fitzsir@icloud.com Dick Schwalbenberg General Manager LCA: 815-493-2552 ext 112 Cell: 815-297-5021 dschwalbenberg@golakecarroll.com

Lake Carroll Association begins Credit Reporting in February Lake Carroll has been working on collection of dues for many years. The Finance Committee and others have looked at many ways to achieve this. We are pleased to inform you of an exciting new net-zero Dick Schwalbenberg cost technology your board has activated through Sperlonga Data & Analytics General Manager Systems, LLC. The United States Congress has passed an Act allowing association assessment credit reporting for communities nationwide. We believe this will prove to be the gold standard in financial management for the community association industry as it has been for decades in the mortgage, credit card, and auto loan industries.

We are beginning the monthly reporting of on-time and late payment statuses for assessments and special assessments for all homeowners within our association to one or more consumer credit agencies. Only delinquent owners will be charged for reporting. Once reporting begins, it will be for the current month and going forward. No previous payment history from the prior months will be reported, only the outstanding balances. This is an added value the association can provide to homeowners as on-time payments will be rewarded with positive points on an owner’s credit score each month, which in turn

lowers their mortgage, credit card, and auto loan rates. Any payment made 30 days late will have a negative impact. If the cost of the reporting cannot be recovered from a delinquent owner due to foreclosure or bankruptcy, those charges will be credited back to the association. Thus, there is a zero impact on the Association.

Reporting assessment payment history to a consumer credit agency will help elevate the importance of the assessment to the same priority level of mortgages, auto loans, and credit card payments. The goal is to empower our association with an automated payment reporting tool that will help the association better manage and protect its financial health and the property values of the homes in our community.

Associations using this service have seen an annual reduction to their delinquent balances of 35%, and a 21% reduction to the number of delinquent accounts. The cost for this service will be $25.00 per month for each delinquent account that is 30 days past due.

If you have any questions about this technology, please contact the Association Office at sderrer@golakecarroll.com. If you have an inquiry or would like to dispute something that is reported on your credit report in the future, please call Sperlonga Data & Analytics, LCC at 888.851.5210. **Please note that Sperlonga does not collect any personal information (Social Security, Credit Card, or Driver’s License numbers) to report to the credit agencies, the credit bureaus already have everyone’s information based off property records

General Manager Synopsis - December, 2019 Dick Schwalbenberg, General Manager DUES

Collected 44.52DPE less in 2019 then in 2018, budget shortfall of $11652.52

LOTS LIP $1.9 million collected

3 lots with homes, 17 lots sold (14 of these lots deeded back to LCA) 72 *PO have not paid on their LIP account 89 *PO have paid on their LIP account but considered delinquent & a member not in good standing

NICOR

662 homes have paid a total of $178,025

CAMPGROUND CLUBHOUSE

No report Breakfast is doing well on Saturday & Sunday 8am-11am. If growth conintues into the spring & summer months, we would like to open breakfast daily at 8am

COMMUNICATIONS GOLF OPERATIONS LAKE

General information updated on website, newspaper & e-blasts Closed for the season Lake was lowered for a second time to allow for the 3-Tubes repairs. Valve was opened 12/11 & closed on 12/17

LODGE POOL

Open Friday's 5pm-10pm, Saturday's 11am-10pm & Sunday's 11am-5pm Outdoor: closed until Memorial Day weekend

SKI & TUBE HILL TRAILS

Indoor: operational with no issues 171 rental with a minimum of 2000 runs Actual hours of operation are affected by inclement weather & season. Please refer to our websites "Amenity Status" for an up to date listings for openings or closures

BUILDING INSPECTOR DAM FISHERIES MAINTENANCE MOWING

Detailed stats available in the manager report Contractor, permit & impact fees, year to date $20,556.42 No report No report East Marina: Due to the deterioration of the west end of the peninsula, the 12 LCA docks have an access issue. We are working on a solution

ROADS

No report NOTE: This mailing was not performed (117 letters after inspections; 55 new letters for repairs and 62 follow up letters from 2019). It was determine we should wait until we determine a contractor for the greenway repairs No report

SECURITY

YE 2019 Review: details available in the manager report

TECHNOLOGY WILDLIFE

Synopsis from reporting officer for calls for specific dates are located in the managers report No report No report

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Letter to Editor - REBUTTAL

Letter to the Editor

Friday, January 10, 2020 REBUTTAL OF YOUR REBUTTAL FAIR IS FAIR Mr. Mortenson should have extensive knowledge of the replat rules and conditions being a board member, former A&E Committee member and Chair of that committee.

Yet if you read the copy of the Contiguous Lot Agreement I have included you will see that the present replat policy is modeled directly from that sales tactic, waiving dues and assessments for additional (small) lots and requiring payment of back dues and assessments if those parcels were sold separately or redivided. I hope that the agreement copy will be printed for all members information. If you go to the Lake Carroll website from the home page click on members, then committees, and A&E committee under Additional Information & Events you will see A&E Specific Forms. Clicking on that link will show you the documents 1-A&E Replat form, 2-Vacate Replat Form and the real kicker 3-Contiguous Lot Procedure. The replat form references the Contiguous Lot Agreement and restates that current policy will continue to “accomplish the same result” as the previous sales tactic. Also note there is a separate rule for larger (unspecified) lots requiring two sets of dues be paid. I guess that is fair? The second Vacate replat form (1) (c) is identical to the Contiguous Lot Agreement item 2. repayment of past dues and assessments if vacated. The third Contiguous lot Procedure is new as of 9/1/2019 allowing only owners with Contiguous Lot Agreements to modify the agreement they chose to sign in order to circumvent additional dues they agreed to pay and separate those lots. Now that is really fair is it not? So hopefully Mr. Mortenson you and the membership can see that the sales tactic of the Contiguous Lot Policy is still embedded in current policy and does affect contiguous lot owners today with different rules and costs for owners within the “density” areas and those that are not.

Therefore I believe the policy should be included in our documents list and that the policy be changed to one that insures as the bylaws require the board to “Enforce the declarations equitably and uniformly”.

John Quilico Sec. 25-23

What about the open-ended comments from the August 2019 survey? Part 2

As noted in January’s article, the most favorable feedback was around the experience here at Lake Carroll. Here is a sampling of some of the comments: We have a jewel in our ownership at Lake Carroll. Our dues are well worth the things available for our family, grandchildren and adults as well. I know we can afford this and it might seem costly to some but for all that if offered here I don’t know where you could go to get the value attached to them. Our grandkids have thrived on their time at our facilities and have made memories for a lifetime.

We love it here. Not so sure that everyone appreciates what value we all receive from having excellent facilities and amenities throughout the development even when you might not personally use all of the activities available.

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Fair is Fair I thought it would be a good idea to respond to Mr. Quilico’s letter to the editor in an effort to clarify some of the points he stipulated. Mr. Quilico is correct the term “contiguous lot agreement” (CLA) is not recognized in the definition portion of our governing documents because this was a sales tactic used by the original developers to sell lots and is no longer entered into as an effort to sell property.

If a property owner has an existing CLA in place that covers multiple lots in excess of 1 acre, they only pay one set of dues. They can enjoy their expanded property within the limits spelled out by the A&E Rules and Regulations.

The drawback to the CLA is that if they choose to break it apart, they will have to comply with the rules and pay the back dues and fees.

The replat rules are part of the A&E Rules and Regulations, which have been recommended by the A&E Committee and adopted by the BOD annually. The current rules allow for up to 3 platted lots, within the density sections, to be replatted into a single lot and pay only single annual dues. One of the reasons for this is because of the septic field restrictions in the current building codes. It currently requires at least ½ to ¾ of an acre to build a home. The replat rules for non-density sections allow contiguous lots to be replatted, but if the area exceeds1 acre, then multiple annual dues must be paid. These rules do not unfairly favor one group of property owners over the other.

There really isn’t any reason to include the CLA in the governing documents since those that exist have them and no new CLA are being created. Mr. Quilico’s statement that it “effects all contiguous, or lots next to others here at Lake Carroll, owned by the same person”, is not true. The CLA only applies to and impacts those lots currently covered by a fully executed and recorded CLA. The BOD in 2016 did make a clarification to the rules in regard to this issue but the BOD does have the authority to establish and adopt rules and regulations without membership approval. These rules do not treat members differently. The rules limit the number of density sections lots to three, which in most situations will be 1 acre or less. The non-density sections have many lots that are one-half acre or larger and many that are larger than 1 acre. To allow these larger lots to be replatted into single lots in excess of 1 acre without paying multiple dues would treat the density section members unfairly. I hope this clears things up.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this topic, please feel free to contact me at Cjmort1@aol.com or 630.768.0454.

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REMINDER FOR MANDATORY QUIZZES FOR WATERCRAFT, UTV & ATV OPERATORS

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By Luke Fossett; Security Supervisor

Last year we introduced new requirements for mandatory quizzes. These are specific to the Lake Carroll Rules & Regulations regarding lake and trail usage.

TRAIL: All UTV and ATV operators including guests must successfully take the UTV / ATV Safety Quiz. This includes Members and Guests of Members using a registered machine. A certificate will be awarded when the quiz is completed. A copy of the certificate must be carried with the operator or a photo of the quiz may be saved to a smart phone and will be requested

by Security during safety checks.

WATERCRAFT: When operating a watercraft on Lake Carroll, at least one person on the boat must have successfully completed the UPDATED 2019 Lake Carroll Boater Safety quiz. Guests must also take the quiz if they are boating solo or riding a Jet Ski solo. A copy of the certificate must be carried with

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Lake Carroll News, February 2020 Here it is; the beginning of a new decade. Over the holidays, the Prairie Club has been busy. In the management plan for the remnant prairie in Section 25, we plan for a prescribed burn in the northern half for the spring of this year. This burn was also recommended by the State of Illinois Heritage Biologist for our area. As the remnant was heavily grazed over the years, we are missing species that could be present. The prescribed burn will enable us to determine what plant species have seeds that yet remain viable within the remnant.

However, in order to accomplish this, we have to establish a fire break along the western, northern, and eastern perimeters of the northern half of the unit. This necessitates removing a great deal of woody invasive plants (bush honeysuckle, cherry, cedars, etc.). To date we have put in over 50 volunteer hours into this effort.

The photo at the right shows us working the northern perimeter late in December last year, bordering the Block farm and the Association property.

There is a utility easement close to the fence, so we are creating a firebreak well away from the utility poles. We are removing all woody invasives, which in this case consists of almost exclusively bush honeysuckle. The debris is piled and burned on top of the proposed firebreak.

As the firebreak will also be used to access the catch basin down from the remnant on the Block farm, we know burning there won’t remove any plants from the prairie itself.

After just one day of effort (10 volunteer hours), we had cleared quite a bit of material (photo below).

With the milder weather, we were able to get in four more days of clearing (42 man hours).

This is what it looked like following that effort:

We have also staked out nearly 75% of the proposed fire break. You can see one of the stakes in the photo as the far left. We are confident we will have everything prepared for the burn in the spring.

On another note the Prairie Club is hoping to conduct a prairie plant fundraiser this spring.

One of the goals of the Watershed Plan here is to promote plantings that keep nutrients and soil from washing away. (Refer to our past newsletter articles). The plan is for an early preordering of 15 varieties including blooms from spring through fall and several colors. We want to include some that can be planted near and in rain gardens as this is another goal in the Watershed Plan for improving water quality. Look for updates on Facebook and in the newsletter.

Lake Carroll Prairie Club meetings are held the fourth Saturday of each month at the Lodge upper level at 10 a.m. For any questions: Jim or Pam Richards: jrichards924@gmail.com or Becky Janopoulos: beckywolter@yahoo.com. See you on the prairies!

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By Pia Molloy

The first Lake Carroll Women’s Club Meeting of 2020 was held on Thursday Jan 9. President Gael Will called the meeting to order. She welcomed all members and guests. The Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports were presented and approved. Standing Committee reports were brief, with no new activity to report.

Our Ways and Means chairman, Donna Aleksy, reported there is a conflict of dates and we WILL NOT be holding the secondhand sale. The sale was scheduled for May 2. Instead of the sale, the spring fundraiser will be, ‘’OFF TO THE RACES HOEDOWN,” held on Saturday, April 25 at the Lodge. More details for this event will be available at the next meeting.

Community Service: We are keeping the Lanark/Shannon Food Pantry stocked with pasta sauce and noodles. They appreciate our donations. The Blanket Project asked for volunteers to sew blankets that are cut and ready. The blankets need to be returned by April 1. Mark your calendars for, Tuesday April 28, 10:00 am, for Blanket Tying at the lodge. A morning of light sewing, no sewing experience is needed, and socializing.

As the meeting drew to a close, Gael asked for representatives from the membership, for the Allocations and Nominating committee. These committees will meet in the coming months.

The term for the positions of Treasurer and Vice President are up this year.

Our next meeting is Thursday, February 13 at the lodge. Jenny Lyons from the CuttingEdge Salon in Lanark, will be giving a presentation about all the services the salon has to offer as well as a more in-depth talk on the benefits of reflexology. The meeting was Adjourned and followed with a presentation by Donna Aleksy.

Donna presented a very interesting program, “Getting to Know You.” The program consisted of thought-provoking questions that revealed what personality style each person falls into, and how those styles can work together. The members were given several handouts.

We were asked to answer a series of questions regarding our personality. An example would be, what makes you happy? Who is your hero, or what is your favorite place? Some of the questions were easy to answer and some more difficult and some of us our still thinking about the answer. There is no correct answer, it is just an exercise to understand your personality.

The second part of the program was, Solving the Personality Puzzle. We were given 28 words, describing behaviors, we had to rate how we felt about each word. Upon completion of this exercise we could determine our personality style. The categories are, Decisive Competitor, Influencing Socializer, Sincere Protector and Cautious Thinker. Donna explained how each personality style worked and how it would help you in your family life and interaction with others. It also pointed out some areas of our personality we need to focus on. Become a better listener, be more empathetic, slow down, be more organized, be less critical of others.

The afternoon was enjoyed by the ladies and desserts were served by Margaret Rominski, Donalee Yenny and Shirleen Kamysz.

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For those who may not be familiar with this group, we purchase, prep, and sew child-themed material into small blankets. When we meet twice a year it’s to finish-tie the blankets and sew on a label. These blankets are given to local organizations to help comfort children in need, many as a result of abuse, illness, or lifetrauma.

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Hello Garden Lovers and Happy 2020!

As we wait for spring to kick in, there’s still plenty we can be doing—even if it might not involve getting our hands dirty. Fill out a new garden journal, design a new garden, make lists of plants to buy, or plan a trip that will take you to see new gardens. Whatever this season finds you doing, we hope that you’re able to carve out some “garden time.”

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

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A Message from Moring Disposal Recycling at Lake Carroll Dear Lake Carroll Property owners, For the past several years Moring Disposal has purchased and supplied the blue bags for recycling program in Lake Carroll. The market condition for the recycling industry has significantly dropped this past year and is continuing to decline. The poor market conditions are not looking to improve any time in the near future. Unfortunately, because of these poor market conditions we are now being charged a fee to recycle them, and at this time it is more costly than the disposal of garbage.

Due to that, Moring Disposal is currently working on setting up a cost-effective recycling program for our current customers and would consist of us supplying one toter for garbage and one toter for recycling. We will be working on pricing for the new program and will have it available in the springtime.

Lake Carroll Members who have a supply of the Moring blue recycle bags from Trailside may continue to use them for recycling materials till they are gone. Trailside will no longer carry blue bags for this purpose. Blue bags that are not the Moring bags will not be picked up; strictly Moring blue recycle bags.

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2020 Garden Club Master Calendar February 6 - Show & Share: Gardening books, magazines, catalogs, tools, resources, etc.

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March 5 - NO meeting; Field trip planned for Thursday, March 19 - Chicago Flower & Garden Show [you may sign up at Shannon Bank-$57- or you might want to drive by yourself.]

April 2 - Field trip to local nursery (TBA) May 7 - Spring Garden Trek & Talk - leisurely visit Lake Carroll residents’ spring gardens for a lovely display of spring flowering bulbs June 4 - Free plant exchange, plus Q/A on your garden questions July 2 - No meeting August 6 - Hardscaping and other ideas for butterflies/birds/bees in your garden September 3 - Fall Gardening Bulbs / Cleanup Tips October 1 - Field trip to Anderson Gardens in Rockford November 5 - no meeting December 3 - no meeting

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Our Dad, John Thomas Webermeier, 80, of Lake Carroll (formerly of Beloit) entered into the gates of Heaven on Friday, January 10th, at his home, surrounded by family. Dad was born on June 13th, 1939. The first years of Dad’s life were hard, but that changed in February of 1942, when he was adopted by a loving couple, Kenneth & Dorothy Webermeier. In his early twenties, Dad discovered he had a brother, Fred Shelton.

They have remained close for his entire life.

At a church function, at the age of 15, Dad met the love of his life, Hazel Fritz. They were married on August 1st, 1959. Our parents embodied values which today seem extinct, total respect and unconditional love for each other that has spanned over sixty years. We were blessed with an amazing childhood, filled with love and laughter. Dad loved to laugh, often at himself. He could tease and joke, but never out of malice. We never heard harsh words or saw jealousy or bitterness.

Throughout his life, Dad looked for the good in each person and he recognized that helping others enriched his soul. Dad had an enormous capacity to give of himself.

He spent his life being a faithful servant and making sure his family knew about God. Dad owned and operated Webermeier’s Piano and Organ and later in life, Northgate Market and Cornerstone Menswear. Dad was also the first general manager at Lake Carroll and enjoyed a lifetime at the Lake.

In Beloit, he was a member of Central

Christian Church. In the 1950’s, he enjoyed helping his father build Central Christian Church. Later, Dad became a member of Crossroads Community Church and enjoyed small bible studies and working in the church bookstore. Later in life, Dad fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming an ordained minister and had the privilege of marrying his granddaughter and baptizing his grandsons.

Throughout his life, our Dad was involved with many organizations. Dad was always busy, a man in constant motion. He loved Bible studies, airplanes, construction projects and his dogs, However, Dad’s faith, his loving wife of over 60 years and family were by far his greatest treasures in life.

Dad will be missed by many, but we are comforted in knowing that he is at peace and spending time with your Savior who greeted you with “Well done my good and faithful servant.”

We can honor Dad’s life by choosing what’s right, being kind and helping others, living by the Golden Rule, turning off the cell phone and spending time with the elderly.

One of life’s greatest blessings was having him as our Dad. His unconditional love for family, selfless support, wisdom, faith in God and amazing sense of humor will live on inside us forever.

Dad will remain in the hearts of his wife, Hazel Webermeier, son in law, Jesse Moll, daughter in law, Lori Webermeier, grandchildren Chelsey (Craig) Heckman, Ryan Shaner, Dalton Shaner, great grandchildren, Carson, Cavin, Cruz, & Cyler Heckman and brother, Fred Shelton. He will also be missed by Cody, Shane, Cheryl, Jon, Jessica & DeAnna. He was preceded in death

by Dorothy and Ken Webermeier, Eric, & Dan. We had a celebration of Dad’s life on Sunday, January 19th. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

We love you Dad and will miss you until we meet again.

In loving Memory, Jane & Ken

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Former HCC Basketball player inducted to NJCAA Region IV Hall of Fame Former Highland Cougar men’s basketball player, Antwon Harris of Clarksville, Tenn. has been inducted to the NJCAA Region IV Hall of Fame Class of 2020.

Harris, a 2006 First-Team All-American, led the Highland Cougar Men’s Basketball team to a third-place finish in the 2006 NJCAA Division I National Tournament. The Cougars finished the year 34-2. Harris was also named 1st Team All-Region and Most Valuable Player of the Arrowhead Conference.

“I am very excited and proud to have Antwon inducted to the NJCAA Region IV Hall of Fame,” said Pete Norman, Highland Athletic Director. “He was an integral part of a very special and talented team that left a lasting impact on the storied history of Cougar Basketball. Antwon is family and a proud member of Cougar Nation and so very deserving of this

recognition.”

Harris credits his drive from being underrated and often the underdog. “I used that to fuel me,” he said.

Harris received his Associate of General Studies from Highland Community College in 2006.

“My time at Highland College was incredible and really set the tone for things to come,” said Harris. “I went to a winning culture and a fan base that was the best in the country.”

After Highland, Harris played two years at Winthrop University highlighted by two NCAA Tournament appearances and a first-round win vs. Notre Dame. In 2008, he graduated from the university with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.

Harris returned to Freeport coaching the Lady Cougar basketball team as the assistant coach in 2015 and as the head coach in 2016.

Harris now resides in Rockford where he is the Curriculum Program Coordinator and teacher at Legacy Academy of Excellence Charter School.

“It is an honor and privilege to be inducted into the Region IV Sports Hall of Fame,” Harris said. “It’s a surreal feeling right now. I have never set out to be a Hall of Famer. I just wanted to go to college and play basketball because I loved it.”

Harris joins his former coach and Highland Athletic Director Pete Norman (2010 inductee), as a member of the NJCAA Region IV Hall of Fame. Harris will be recognized at half-time of the Highland Cougar game vs. Kankakee on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m.

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By Donna Aleksy, Recreation Director What a weekend! Great outdoor fun during the day on Saturday and a perfect performance

by John Vinopal that evening! We had LATENIGHT TUBING on the hill Sunday night, which turned out to be everyone’s favorite activity! We finished Winterfest with opening the Tube Hill for the holiday. Thanks everyone for your participation and to a great staff!

Snowman Building Participants & Winners 1) Tracey Brown, Ava and Sienna Vitali 2) Bill, Beth, Charlie, Abby and Becca Nordby 3) Georgia Boepple and Paul Carrubba Empty Net Shoot Out Participants & Winners: 4) Colin Fitzsimmons Entertainment by 5) Greg Swierk John Vinopal Frisbee Toss Participants & Winners: 6) Our apologies...we have a photo of the winner, but we don’t have her name.

Costume Participants & Winners: 7) The Nordby Family -aka Team Hogwarts!

June 2019, we received damaging rains that overtopped Lake Carroll Blvd and damaged the downstream side of the 3-tubes dam. Much of the stream bank was lost to the flooding and we nearly lost our 3-tubes sediment pond dam and Lake Carroll Blvd.

Original estimates for repair for this damage were upwards of $250,000, but our lake manager was able to work with the State of Illinois Dam Inspector and our design engineering firm to develop a long-term repair to protect the banks as well as the dam should it ever flood over again. The final budget for the completed project was $152,182. This included widening the channel to allow the water’s energy to dissipate. This will reduce the impacts of high velocity, erosive water along the shoreline. Very large RR5 rip rap (larger than previously used) on the shorelines was installed to armor the banks and protect it from erosion. A gabion basket structure was installed on the East side of the road on the dam to divert water away from the tubes in the rare event the water is high enough to cross the road again in the future. This will direct the water away from the vulnerable area of the tubes and into the grasses where the water energy can be dissipated.

This project took six months to complete from the time of the storm damage, to design and permitting. While the contractor was onsite performing the repairs, we also approved the expenditure of $3,519.04 to mechanically dredge out all the rock that had accumulated in the channel causing boating access issues to homeowners in the channel.

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Lake and Resources - Aquatic Plant Management Program

This article is a follow up to last month’s update on our Aquatic Plant Management Program, and the opportunity for members to attend an informational meeting on aquatic plant management and provide comment and discussion on our program. By doing this, it helps Management understand concerns members may or may not have regarding our current plan and management goals.

Concluding the article will be a brief update on the results of the survey on the optional shoreline treatment program that was sent to the membership in January. This, too, was an opportunity for the membership to provide feedback on our current optional treatment Joe Rush program.

Lake Manager INFORMATIONAL MEETING: Meeting attendees were represented from a variety of interest groups at the lake from recreational fishermen to tournament anglers as well as board members, staff, and shoreline homeowners. We opened the discussion to the attendees with an update on our current aquatic plant program and allowed an open roundtable discussion allowing members to provide comment regarding their support as well as concerns for the program. One point that was agreed upon was Lake Carroll has an EXCELLENT fishery! There was support for the current program providing a balance to both ecology as well as the needs of members for recreational usage. There were also concerns of members about maintaining our current fishery, and the need to reduce chemical usage whenever possible.

Our management plan is dynamic (able to change) based on current and changing parameters around the lake. For example, our water clarity is much less now that the zebra mussel population is getting ‘under control’. This lower clarity reduces the depth at which plants can grow, and the fisherman are concerned about these deep-water plant beds diminishing.

Fishermen represented at the meeting requested we evaluate the harvesting program to ensure it is operating to the maximum benefit with minimal effects on the fishery. One concern was young of the year fish being harvested with the plants being cut and removed. Another was the removal of too many plants by harvesting them. Based on this discussion, I will work with our harvesting staff to educate them on these concerns to create awareness and develop protocols to minimize the impacts of the harvester. By creating awareness, they will be better equipped for decision making in the field while harvesting that will have benefits to both the membership as well as the fishery.

Another suggestion was to encourage lake front owners to utilize mechanical removal by hiring young people to rake plants from their dock and shoreline areas as opposed to utilizing the optional treatment programs. My opinion is that this would be an opportunity for landscapers to provide the service and determine if there is a market for this type of work at Lake Carroll. If it is a better option for lakefront owners, I’m sure it will work as a competitive business model for local businesses.

It was a great discussion, and the dialogue and exchange were beneficial to understanding the perspective of different members and different lake usage needs. Feedback is ALWAYS welcome, and communication is important. Feel free to reach out to our Management Team with any other comments.

SURVEY: According to our marketing manager, we sent the survey to all Lake Carroll members with a total of over 2,400 members reached. Of the members sent the survey, we had an approximate 50% open rate, and 131 responded to the survey.

Of the 131 responding, we had 2 members responding twice so we complied their response into one, giving a total of 129 responding. Lake front owners represented nearly 63% of the responses, while off-lake members represented the remaining. We received feedback from both on the lake members as well as off-lake members.

The following is a synopsis of responses by lakefront homeowners for the remaining questions asked: Did you utilize the optional treatment programs for aquatic plant control around your docks and lift?

53.8% said they used the program 46.2% did not utilize the program This survey was an opportunity for our members to provide feedback on this service. We need more feedback from members to ensure this program is performing to the maximum benefit of the membership.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide this service and are grateful for those that did respond so we are able to continue process and procedural development to make sure our member’s needs are met to the best of our abilities, while providing the healthiest lake ecosystem we can. Please feel free to communicate with our team and we ask you to continue providing feedback through our surveys.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how satisfied were you with the results of the treatments after they were performed?

The respondents averaged 6.5 on the satisfaction scale In 2019, we offered a third opportunity for treatment. Did you utilize all three treatments?

35.8% utilized the option 64.2% did not Were you satisfied with three opportunities throughout the season?

80.9% said yes, three options were sufficient Remaining 19.1% said no Our goal is to provide treatments before major holidays. Does the timing of these treatments fulfill your needs?

90.7% were satisfied with the timing 9.3% were not satisfied How satisfied are you with the way we send out notifications and enrollment requests prior to each treatment?

The respondents averaged 7.3 on the satisfaction scale.

Are you willing to provide an email address to us so we can provide you quick updates and information to make informed decisions on your treatment options?

89.3% said they were willing to provide emails Of those responding yes, 88.7% provided an email 10.7% were unwilling to provide emails There were 61 members providing comments on the program.

We grouped the comments into categories pertaining to this program.

15% of the comments were that this program should be funded by Association fees, not private homeowners (See below for explanation).

25% of the comments were about support and satisfaction for the current program.

5% of the comments were asking for all three treatments to be paid with one invoice (See below for explanation).

3% were complaints on the harvesting program and residual plants left during the cutting process. (See above for training programs for harvesting staff).

7% were concerns for the effect of chemicals on the environment and fish. (See below for explanation).

3% were comments that they want NO chemicals to be used at all.

8% were asking for updates on the performance of the treatments (See below for explanation).

COMMENTS *: * Association should fund this program.

Many respondence felt this should be funded by the Association. The Association already funds our aquatic plant management programs to manage non-native species control through chemical use and harvesting operations for native species. We DO fund these programs. The OPTIONAL treatment program is a way for members that have lake front homes and need additional work around their docks where our harvesters are not able to cut. There are MANY members that actually want more aquatic plants for lake ecology and fishing. This program balances the needs of all members while working to maintain ecological balance of the lake. * Requests to pay up front for all three treatments.

As your lake manager, I do not support this for the simple reason that if treatment is NOT NEEDED, we don’t want you to do it. We don’t want to use chemicals when they are not necessary. If there were an option to do all three and a ‘blanket treatment’, it would not be responsible to the ecology of the lake. Yes, it is more work for the membership to approve and send in 3 payments, but it is A LOT of work for myself and our office staff as well. The extra work is worth it to maintain the health of the lake with minimal chemical use. Also, by learning to accept some plants (not total eradication) we will, as a community, have a healthier lake. Some plant tolerance is needed. * Environmental effects of chemicals on the environment, and fish.

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By Mike Bykowski

January 8th ushered in a new decade. Happy 2020! This January evening was typical for the month with temperatures in the twenties. But typical January temperatures doesn’t always mean low attendance. 82 members braved the below freezing temperatures to attend the first Fishing Club General Meeting of the new year. And for those 82 in attendance, they were part of a record turnout for January. After a nice meal, the meeting got started @ 6:52pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jeremy Allen, welcomed guests Shawn and Jennifer. Following these introductions Ken Sandy presented the Treasurer’s Report. The December Balance Sheet showed income of zero and expenses of $56.15.

Total income for the year increased by $5,846.09. Ken noted that a majority of this income, $3,135.00, was received from donations for the handicap fishing pier. When the report was completed, Tom Stangl made a motion to accept, it was seconded by Dave Blondell and approved by the membership. Following the Treasurer’s Report, Jeremy introduced the new Fishing Club Board.

President – Jeremy Allen

Vice President – Jim Richards

Treasurer – Ken Sandy

Secretary – Doc Hightower

Publicity – Mike Bykowski

Director – John Brooks At the end of these introductions, Jeremy mentioned that Mitch Feucht will continue to administer the membership duties in a non-board position. One additional board update was reported, John Chiappetta has resigned. The club is looking for a replacement to finish the remaining one year of John’s term. With the new board updates complete, Jeremy thanked the retiring board members, Tom Young, Gary Gariff and Mitch Feucht for their service to the club.

The meeting continued with more club news and a request for volunteers to help organize and participate in many of the club’s events. Volunteers are needed to assist in a year filled with activities. These activities include the Kids Fishing Derby, Golf Outing, Couples Fishing Tournament, Hatchery Open Houses, the Spring Walleye Harvest and the building of 16 Georgia Cubes for lake structure. Additionally, the club has plans to become more informed on raising Fry in Fawn Pond. A trip to Cordova hatchery is planned to view that hatchery’s operation. Additionally, the Fishing Club’s internal and external hatchery procedures will be reviewed to better understand the Fry hatch process.

Mitch Feucht continued the meeting with an explanation of a donation received years ago with the specific instructions that the $1000 contribution be used for the construction of a gravel reef. Since the reef has not been constructed, the FC Board has requested the money be reassigned from restricted to general use. With the explanation complete, Tom Stangl made a motion to accept the reassignment of monies, Fred Reddies seconded the motion and the membership approved the transfer of dollars to a general fund.

Mike Bykowski then provided an update on the handicap fishing pier. That update included a request for volunteers to submit ideas for donations / fundraisers and the need for laborers to help with the construction. Mike then reported that $10,000 has been received towards the $13,000 estimated cost. Not included in those received donations is a contribution from Spahn & Rose. Spahn & Rose has included the Fishing Club’s handicap pier on their list of corporate donations for 2020. The amount of that corporate donation is not yet known. Mike further explained that contractors would not be used in the construction of the pier, all work would be completed by volunteers.

Mike Siciliano offered a brief comment about the “Sink the Tree” contest. He commented that this contest will depend on weather and safe ice before a tree can be placed at the West Marina. Mike then conducted the gift card raffle, 1st place was Tom Young - $50 Menards card, 2nd place – Rosanne Stangl - $25 Casey’s card, 3rd place – Marge Roiland - $25 Lanark Food Center card. Congratulations to all the lucky winners. The meeting ended @ 7:25pm with a motion from Mitch Feucht and a second by Tony Proscia.

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2020 Lake Carroll Bass Tournament Rules

LIVE-WELL INSPECTION: In order to preserve the health of the fish, each boat will LAKE CARROLL RULES AND REGULATIONS: All Lake Carroll Rules and Regulations must be followed during tournaments. Any citation issued by Lake Carroll be required to have a working live-well and will be subject to inspection before take-off.

Security during a tournament will result in team disqualification.

Any boat without a working live-well will not be permitted to fish the tournament.

ENTRANCE FEE AND PAYOUTS: Any boat with a valid Lake Carroll sticker and property owner can enter a tournament. At least one participant from each team must register and pay the tournament fee of $20 per angler with a minimum of $40 per boat before each tournament. From each entrance fee, $5 per boat per tournament will be donated to the Lake Carroll Fishing Club for fish restocking or for tournament supplies.

For each tournament except the season’s final tournament, $20 will be held back from the pay-out to be paid out during the season’s final tournament. All remaining funds will be paid out each tournament.

CULLING SYSTEM: In order to preserve the health of the fish, all piercing culling tags are illegal and use will disqualify team. Culling tags will be checked during live-well inspection.

LIMITS AND MINIMUM SIZE: Each team is allowed to weigh-in any combination of five live largemouth and/or smallmouth bass measuring no less than 14 inches in length when measured with a tightly closed mouth. At no time during a tournament should a tournament participant boat have more than five fish in their live-well. Any MANDATORY PRE-TOURNAMENT MEETING: There will be a short meeting 20violation of this rule is considered a violation of Lake Carroll rules and will result in team 30 minutes prior to each tournament to review tournament rules and lake conditions, draw take-off numbers and identify the take-off boat. All tournament participants are required disqualification. to attend the pre-tournament meeting.

COURTESY BUMP: Any participant can request a tournament committee member to TOURNAMENT START TIME: The tournament will start when the pre-tournament measure a fish in their live-well suspected to be below the minimum length requirement. meeting has concluded.

Prior to bringing fish to the weigh-in scale, a participant may request a tournament committee member (or designee) to measure a fish using the committee’s designated TOURNAMENT END TIME: A team’s boat must be inside the West Marina’s no-wake measuring board. Any fish found to be below the minimum length will be immediately buoys prior to tournament end time as specified during the pre-tournament meeting in order to weigh their fish. All fish culling must be done prior to this time or disqualified. returned to the water but the team will NOT be penalized or disqualified from the tournament for the short fish. Any team bringing a short fish to the scales without a TAKE-OFF RULES: For the safety of Lake Carroll boaters, at the discretion of the Lake courtesy bump will be disqualified.

Manager, scheduled takeoffs will be enacted at the start of tournaments. Printed numbers will be randomly drawn and issued to each boat at the beginning of the pre-tournament DEAD FISH RULE: A dead fish (that is a scalable fish) cannot be culled and must be meeting. Any boat not registered 20 minutes prior to the scheduled take-off time, will weighed in. There will be a .25 lb weight deduction for each dead fish that is weighed in. not be eligible for a takeoff number and will be released after the last takeoff number on Anyone releasing a dead fish will be disqualified. a first come, first serve basis. Once the pre-tournament meeting has ended, anglers will proceed to the no-wake area. By prominently displaying their numbers in the air, boats WEIGH-IN PROCEDURES: In order to preserve the health of the fish, anglers desiring should make a best efforts attempt to line up from lowest number to highest with the boat holding the lowest number closest to the take-off boat (defined as the boat assigned to to weigh fish will only be allowed to transport their fish from their live well to the scales release boats as specified during the pre-tournament meeting.) The take-off boat will be with a bag provided by Lake Carroll. These bags are located next to the weigh-in scale either from the team drawing the last number or an angler registering after the 20 minute and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. After weighing fish, the fish must be cut-off. The take-off boat will locate in a central area and release boats in numerical immediately returned to the lake and the bag returned to the weigh-in area. order. Upon release from the take-off boat, each boat may take-off in single file after idling past the take-off boat, keeping at least 100 feet between any previously released LIVE BAIT: Live bait not permitted boat. Passing of previously released boats is prohibited until a previously released boat is on plane or 500 feet (the equivalent of three average Lake Carroll lots) outside of the no THREE LOT COURTESY RULE: Any angler moving into a new spot should allow an wake area. No boat can exceed the lake speed limit of 40 mph. Any violation of the takeangler already in that spot a minimum of 500 feet of space (the rough equivalent of three off rules or failure to heed the instructions of the take-off boat will result in tournament average sized Lake Carroll lots.) disqualification.

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Lake Carroll Ladies Golf League

By Patty Doherty & Toni Knackstedt

CALLING ALL LAKE CARROLL WOMEN GOLFERS! Join the Lake Carroll Ladies Golf League 18- or 9-hole AM Division or 9-hole PM Division.

You’ll have a great time and meet a great group of ladies. Open to all lady golfers either experienced or beginners, all are welcome!

Registration is at the Clubhouse on Wednesday, April 1st, at 5 PM. Registration fee this year is $10.00, and there is no CDGA required handicap this year to join league.

Play will start on Wednesday, May 6th.

Any additional information will be available at registration. Hope to see you there!!

JASON MLAKAR ATTENDS LPL FINANCIAL’S NATIONAL CONFERENCE Jason Mlakar of FSB Wealth Group located at First State Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll, recently attended Focus 2019, one of the financial advice industry’s premier conferences hosted by LPL Financial, a leading retail advisory firm and the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer. The gathering provides LPL’s network of financial professionals the chance to learn about the most relevant opportunities and challenges facing their profession today to be able to enhance the service and financial guidance they provide to their clients.

Held in San Diego, more than 4,000 financial advisors and their staff attended Focus to learn new strategies, connect with new technologies and tools, gain insight from industry leaders and make connections with their peers.

“LPL’s flagship event connects its community of advisors, together with some of the brightest experts in the industry, to be able to strengthen the relationships we have with clients, examine new financial strategies and create even more pride for the work we do in our industry,” said Mlakar. “Everything we do at FSB Wealth Group is centered on meeting the needs of our clients. And with access to the most innovative ideas and best practices taking place in our industry, we can continue to enhance the value and service we provide to our clients, helping them work toward their unique financial goals.”

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Donna Aleksy Recreation Director

Meeting times: Mondays at 10:00am.

Meetings will take place at the Lodge Main Banquet Room.

What will be expected of you? A past medical history will be filled out and a private weigh-in will take place each week. Each week will provide education on how to make healthier lifestyle choices.

Interested? Call 815-493-8549 ext. 310 or donnarec@golakecarroll to register for class.

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Lake Carroll is more than just a place to live. It’s an exciting environment that invites you to try new things, connect with others, and experience real community. Because it’s more than just having fun in the moment - at Lake Carroll you have the chance to find deeper happiness in your life today and every day.

With so much to do at Lake Carroll, we invite you to become a part of it by participating in some of the winter amenities: ice skating, snowmobiling the trail, tubing the Tube Hill, or simply enjoying lunch or drinks at the Lodge. Winterfest brought with it a variety of activities for the children and adults alike. And although the weather prevented many LCA members from coming out for the weekend, those who were around had a great time. Please see separate Winterfest article and photos.

We are looking forward to seeing many of you for Winter Carnival Weekend, February 15th – February 17th; here is what you can expect: F Saturday, Feb. 15th at the Plumtree Lodge from 1pm– 4pm enjoy an indoor carnival for kids of all ages including games, face painting, a Frozen obstacle course, snacks and prizes.

Please register on the LCA website so we can plan accordingly.

F Saturday, Feb. 15th the Tube Hill will be OPEN from 6pm-8pm for LATE-NIGHT TUBING. F Sunday, Feb. 16th at the Plumtree Lodge from 7pm-9pm join us for the “Not-SoNewlywed Game” in which couples married 25 years or more will compete for the Compatibility Trophy. Should be a ton of laughs so whether you and your spouse wish to be a contestant or simply an audience member, come out and join the FUN! See flyer in this publication.

F Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Feb. 15th - 17th the Tube Hill will be open its regular hours from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily. Late Night Tubing is in addition to these hours!

To help you plan, please mark your calendar for these upcoming LCA events: Saturday, March 28th – CABIN FEVER event at the Plumtree Lodge from 6:30 pm–10:30pm – Bring an appetizer to share, Hideaway Bar will be open, Bags Tournament, Arm Wrestling Competition, etc. Free to LCA Members and their guests (adults).

Saturday, April 11th – EGG-CEPTIONAL DAY FOR KIDS: Easter Egg Hunt & Magic Show at the Plumtree Lodge from 10:00am–12:00pm; Afternoon Tea & Cookies with the Easter Bunny at the Clubhouse from 2:00pm–4:00pm.

I would like to extend a huge shout out to the Winter Team for their hard work and commitment to the winter amenities at Lake Carroll. We couldn’t do any of it without you!

And to our members, thank you for your smiles, support and kind words. Together, we are making memories that will last a lifetime!

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Highland honors faculty and staff with excellence and service awards

Highland Community College employees joined fellow colleagues on January 9, to honor individuals receiving 2019 Excellence Awards, Opel Award, and Service Awards. The awards recognize employees for professional excellence and their years of service.

2019 Excellence Awards The awards recognize employees for quality work, creativity, honesty, integrity, self-development, and excellence in their professional relationships. A committee made up of Excellence Awards recipients from the previous two years and the College’s Executive Vice President selected the winners in the following categories: full-time faculty, full-time administrative/professional staff, full-time classified staff, and part-time employee of any category.

- Full-time Faculty: Karla Giuffre of Freeport, Biology Instructor - Full-time Administrative/Professional Staff: Joan Miller of Gratiot, WI, Coordinator, Academic Technology Resources - Full-time Classified Staff: Renee Welch of Freeport, Payroll Specialist - Part-time Faculty: Eric Piper of Dakota, Auto Body Instructor 2019 Opel Award Recipient The Highland Community College Foundation annually recognizes one employee with the Opel Award, named for one of the Foundation’s founders, Don Opel. The award recognizes employees who serve and promote the College. This year the Foundation presented the award to Cafeteria Manager Shelly Perkins of Stockton.

Service Awards: (Left to Right) Pete Norman, Justin Ebert, Kay Sperry, Aaron Sargent, Chrislyn Senneff, Todd Vacek, Shelly Perkins, Pam Harrison, Amy Chamberlin, Deb Hayenga, John Sullivan, and Karla Giuffre

2019 Service Award Recipients

- Five Years of Service: Amy Chamberlin of Forreston, Cosmetology Instructor; Justin Ebert of Oregon, Agriculture Instructor; Michael Lobdell of Freeport, Third Shift Custodian; Cindi Mielke of Ridott, Director of Retired and Senior Volunteer Program; Shelly Perkins of Stockton, Cafeteria Manager; Aaron Sargent of Lena, Industrial Manufacturing Instructor; Rick Stegall of Apple River, Maintenance Mechanic; Todd Vacek of Sterling, Auto Body Instructor.

- Ten Years of Service: Karla Giuffre of Freeport, Biology Instructor; Joe Grove of Dixon, Economics Instructor; Pam Harrison of Dixon, Executive Assistant to the VP of Business, Technology & Community Programs; Chrislyn Senneff of Freeport, Nursing Instructor; Kurt Simpson of Lanark, Director, Facilities and Safety; Kay Sperry of Warren, Nursing Instructor; Sarah Warfield of Shannon, Institutional Research Data Reporting Analyst.

- Twenty Years of Service: John Sullivan of Elizabeth, Chemistry Instructor.

- Twenty-Five Years of Service: Dave Dilworth of Freeport, Third Shift Custodian; Deb Hayenga of Freeport, Coordinator, Conference Center & Business Institute; Pete Norman of Freeport, Director, Athletics and Physical Education.

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4-H Camp is a five-day, four-night residential camping experience that is conducted cooperatively by University of Illinois Extension staff in Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago Counties and the professional staff at RRCC. Historically, parents have sent their children to 4-H Camp for a variety of reasons: to have fun, to make new friends, to develop new skills, to be physically active and to appreciate nature. 4-H Camp is about way more than one week of fun. Sending your child to 4-H Camp will allow them to create memories they will carry with them through adulthood. 4-H camp teaches youth to make good decisions, build their self-confidence, become independent and gain the ability to work well with others. These skills will help youth develop into strong adult leaders. In addition, 4-H camp counselors devote much of their personal time to ensure today’s campers have the same great experience they did as children.

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in a variety of activities designed to challenge, educate and entertain. Two or three free-choice periods will be offered daily and will include options such as hiking, shooting sports, arts and crafts, crate staking, team building challenges, zip-lining, swimming, and more. Evening activities will be provided by the 4-H camp counselors and include campfires, a games night and a dance. It is guaranteed to be a blast!

4-H Camp is open to ALL boys and girls, ages 8-14 by June 8, 2020. 4-H membership is not required; however, all participants will be expected to comply with the same high behavior standards expected of 4-H’ers. Youth need to be interested and excited to have a week of outdoor fun, away from television and technology.

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Gardening Workshop is now open! Ready…Set…Grow… will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 8:00 am – 2:15 pm at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL. This event is open to anyone who is interested in plants, enjoys gardening, a teacher or a Master Volunteer, to name a few.

We offer a keynote speaker; 12 breakout sessions over a wide variety of topics including Eastern Bluebirds: Little Blue Gem in Your Garden, The Cook’s Garden, Fun with Fermentation, “Are My Trees and Plants in Trouble?” New Invaders Update, and many more; vendors with unique items for purchase; a Master Gardener Q & A Desk; and Continental Breakfast & Buffet Lunch. This year’s keynote address, Apples, Getting to the Core of things! will be given by Richard Hentschel, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator.

The fee for this program is $45, and registrations will be accepted until March 16, 2020. For more information or to register for Ready…Set… Grow…, please visit: go.illinois.edu/ReadySetGrowWorkshop or call Ogle County Extension Office at 815-732-2191.

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Local and Emergency Medical Providers for Carroll & Stephenson Counties

Local Hospitals:

Distance from Lake Carroll Freeport Memorial 19 Miles 1045 W. Stephenson St. Freeport, IL. 61032 CGH Medical Center 31 Miles 100 E. LeFevre Rd. Sterling, IL. 61081 Mercy Medical Center 37 Mile 1410 N. 4th St. Clinton, IA. 52732 Local Clinics: Distance from Lake Carroll FHN Lanark 6 Miles 602 W. Olympic Dr. Lanark, IL. 61046 FHN Mt. Carroll 13 Miles 1120 Healthcare Dr. Mt. Carroll, IL. 61053 FHN Lena 16 Miles 160 W. Main St. Lena, IL. 61048 FHN Forreston 16 Miles 803 First Ave. Forreston, IL. 61030 CGH Milledgeville 18 Miles 601 E. Old Mill St/ Milledgeville, IL. 61051 FHN Savanna 22 Miles 2107 Chicago Ave. Savanna, IL. 61074 FHN Stockton 23 Miles 725 N. Pearl St. Stockton, IL. 61085 Pharmacies: Distance from Lake Carroll Lanark Pharmacy 6 Miles 102 N. Broad St. Lanark, IL. 61046 Pharmacy Center 13 Miles 101 W. Market St. Mt. Carroll, IL. 61053 Lena Drug Store 16 Miles 154 W. Main Lena, IL. 61048 Stouts Drug Store 22 Miles 217 Chicago Ave. Savanna, IL. 61074 Pamida Pharmacy 22 Miles Local Law Enforcement: Lake Carroll Security (815) 275-6122 Carroll County Sheriff (815) 244-2635 Lanark Police Station (815) 493-6931 Shannon Police Station (815) 864-2776

251 S. 4th St. Savanna, IL. 61074 Miscellaneous: Lanark Fire Station Shannon Fire Station Poison Control Center Road Conditions

(815) 599-6000 (815) 625-0400 (563) 244-5555

(815) 493-2831 (815) 244-4181 (815) 369-3300 (815) 938-3130 (815) 225-5040 (815) 273-3323 (815) 947-2155

(815) 493-2080 (815) 244-2171 (815) 369-4111 (815) 273-2713 (815) 273-3581 (815) 493-2341 (815) 864-2142 (800) 942-5969 (800) 452-4368

Security Residential Checks & Low Temperature Light Checks Submitted by Luke Fossett, LC Security The Lake Carroll Security Department offers a Home Inspection that requests our officers to routinely take a visible check of your home while you are away.

Members of the Lake Carroll Security Department carry out these checks, twice a day on a daily basis. The officer on patrol will do a drive by of your home looking for anything out of the ordinary such as open doors and lights left on. The times when the officer does this will be documented on a daily log sheet; this helps our department establish a time frame in case a problem arises. When something out of the ordinary is found the officer on duty will contact you to rectify the situation.

The Lake Carroll Security Department also has a Low Temperature Light Check. The same things are looked for during this check as are during the Home Check. We also look for a low temperature light that is placed in a specific window in the home. These low temperature switches can be purchased at most home improvements stores. Locally, they may be purchased at Menards. The Security Department recommends the use of a colored bulb. These lights work by being plugged into an outlet and the lamp is placed into a window.

When the temperature in the home falls below a certain preset temperature the light will turn on. This will let the officer know that the home has a furnace problem or is out of LP. The officer will then contact the homeowner. The Lake Carroll Security Department recommends the use of these lights in all homes that are left unattended during the winter months.

The Lake Carroll Security Officer on duty will not normally leave the vehicle while doing these checks. However the officer will leave the vehicle if anything is found out of the ordinary or the homeowner contacts the officer with something specific to check such as a door that may have been left unlocked. *All residential driveways must be cleared of ice and snow. If this is not done, we may not be able to check your home properly, or at all.

The fees for this service are as follows: 1. $10.00 a week 2. $30.00 a month 3. $180.00 a year A form must be filled out if you are interested in these programs. The form can be picked up at the Association Office, from a Lake Carroll Security Officer, or at www.golakecarroll. com (Resources> Document Library>Security Forms).

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