Lake Carroll News March 2014

Lake Carroll News, March 2014

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Lake Carroll News A publication of the Lake Carroll Association and its members The Lake Carroll News is online! www.golakecarroll.com News & Events>Newspaper March 2014

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The Fishing Club is selling raffle tickets for this painting by Bill Wilcox.

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The Lake Manager is seeking your fishing photos.

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LAKE LEVEL As of Thursday, February 27th – 736’ 4” ADMIN OFFICE CLOSED:

Wed, April 16 – Annual Housecleaning Mon, May 26 – Memorial Day Fri, July 4 – Independence Day

2014 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE:

Mar 28, Apr 25, May 30, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 22, Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 21, Dec 7 (Annual Mtg), Dec 12 (if needed) NICOR – See page 13A. - “Getting the Best Energy Value from NICOR Gas” - Another town hall meeting is being planned for April. Watch email blasts for date announcment.

GREENWAY DOCK REAPPLICATIONS Greenway docks must be reapplied for annually seeking approval by A&E before installed for the 2014 boating season.

2014 MANDATORY LOT MOWING - 10B #1 - May 23-June 1; #2 - August 1-10

Vol. 42 No. 3

Facilities Update “At least the Tube and Ski Hills are having a great season”. That’s what I keep telling myself every time it snows this winter. It certainly has been a great season for every one that loves the outdoors; not so much for those that have to clean up the snow on the roads and sidewalks though. My unofficial snow gauge has us at 54.5” of snow Shaun Nordlie through February 17th. In January Facilities Director we plowed new snow or drifts a total of 23 days. Add four more days where we just had the John Deere tractor out winging the snow back off the roads as far as we could before the next snow. It certainly has been an educational year also, we lost one of our dump trucks in late December which meant we had to adjust our plowing maps and think outside the box for new ways to plow and drop salt and chips when necessary. The shortage of salt that every state that maintains their roads has dealt with affected us at the end of December also; our supplier told us that we were cut off from any open orders and all future orders of salt immediately.

This again, made us have to rethink the way we plowed and dropped salt and chips to make sure the roads were in the best possible shape given the weather conditions. I want to thank my staff for their hard work this winter, working odd hours when necessary, giving up weekend plans – almost every weekend this season – and dedication to making sure that our roads are in the best shape possible. The crew is Rusty Block, Mike Derdzinski, Bob Ditzler, Chet Haas, Raoul “Jeep” Hill, Rick

Jensen, Rose Kuhlemier, Tom Miller, and Tim Throop. They have been great and made my life. and hopefully yours, easier this miserable winter. One note about the crew; they honestly do not have an issue with mailboxes, it might just seem that way. With the amount of snow we have been pushing this winter some mailboxes have been hit. We know about most of them and plan on starting to repair them as soon as we get the chance and when the weather cooperates. If we have not fixed your mailbox, please let me know and I will get a crew over to see what can be done as soon as possible.

As for the good things from this winter; I hope you have taken the chance to enjoy the ski hill or tube tow during these perfect conditions. The guys have been able to keep a solid base all year on both runs making for one of the most successful seasons in a very long time. We plan on keeping the ski and tube hill open as long as weather permits this year, so if you have not come out yet, I think you will have the opportunity to do so into March this year.

The snow has also made the trails very popular for snowmobiles so far this year. I have not been out on them yet, so I am hoping that they are in good shape and providing a fun time for those utilizing the trails. Once the snow does melt, I am hoping to use the same company that maintained the trails last spring for the ATVer’s. They did an excellent job of getting the trails ready for the summer and eliminating many areas that were trouble areas in the past. Hopefully, this work can be done in April – weather permitting – and we will be ready for the summer season.

Are you registered with Lake Carroll’s Reverse911 Alert System?

By Deb Stagno Included in the annual mailing with your 2014 dues invoice was a salmon colored postcard to register with Lake Carroll’s Reverse911 System. This system allows LCA to notify registered members of emergency alerts within a matter of minutes.

This card allows you to identify a primary phone number, which will enable us to reach more individuals quicker when a time-sensitive event occurs.

What a great response we have received from this mailing with 415 new registrants and about 535 members who have designated a “primary” number on their current account. If you are a new member to this service and only have only given us a “primary number”, you are still able to add 4 additional numbers to your account if you wish to do so. There is a different form to do this, available on our website or in the office. Please be sure to mark this form, “update” so we join these numbers with your current “primary number” account. This makes a total of 1,335 total participants in LCA’s emergency notification system.

We would like to thank everyone who has registered and encourage those who haven’t yet returned their card to do so. The postcard is available at the Admin Office, or you can cut out the card image on page 9A and return it to Lake Carroll Association, Attn: Reverse911, 3-200 Association Dr, Lake Carroll, IL 61046

Plumtree Ski Hill and Tube Tow Extended Season to March 16th.

Weather dependent.

Upcoming Events - See pages 10A and 8B for details!

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LAKE CARROLL

LANARK

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866-493-2300

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GM Report

As I write this article, it is very difficult for me to imagine green grass, leaves on trees, warmer temperatures, and a lake which is not covered with ice but I’ve been assured by Tommy Skilling that spring will arrive, eventually. Until then, I would like to offer my sarcastic “thanks” to all of those who wisely headed south for this winter, for constantly informing me of the temperatures they are enjoying. “Hi Mike, when is the first budget meeting? By the way, it’s sunny and 82 today”. “Hi Mike, we’ll be returning from Tucson in April and I’d like to meet with you. By the way, it’s sunny, 79 degrees and I played 36 holes of golf today”. These comments are difficult to hear when it’s 4 below and my only comeback is, “oh yeah, well I watched golf on TV Mike Schmieder yesterday, shoveled my driveway again and, our Ski Hill is having a General Manager banner year, so take that you Snowbird”.

While some of you are basking in the sun, I really want to recognize the efforts of our Maintenance Crew who have worked tirelessly to keep our roads clear and safe this winter. I also wish to offer my thanks to the Ski Hill and Tube Tow staff, many of whom work outside to make sure that everyone is having as much fun as possible. In addition to the fun which many are enjoying, the crowds at the Ski Hill and Tube Tow have been tremendous and I’m glad to report that this season will be one of the most successful years in recent history. As long as the weather cooperates, we plan on keeping this winter amenity open well into March.

Historically, the LCA has closed the Ski Hill after the last weekend in February, but as long as that hill is blanketed with snow, we are committed to keeping this amenity operational as long as we can. Stay warm!

Notes from the Office

By Julie Brantner

2014 DUES & INFORMATION SHEETS Amenity cards & decals have been issued to Members who have supplied the Office with their 2014 Information Sheet, ID photos, current insurance & registration information, and payment of Association dues and outstanding fees, citations etc. Please display your new decals upon receipt. Amenity photo ID cards must be presented when you use the amenities. Karen and Missy will continue to add or update photos to the system throughout the year. If you haven’t already done so, please visit our Office to add your photo to the database or email them to photoid@ golakecarroll.com. If you have questions concerning your decals, registration info or insurance, call Karen or Missy at the Front Desk at 815-493-2552 ext 10 or 20 respectively.

COLLECTION SCHEDULE $100 late fees were added & statements were sent to unpaid accounts in February. Please pay promptly to avoid further fees. An “Intent to Lien” and “Demand for Payment” ($250.00 fee) will be sent to unpaid owners in March. Subsequently a lien ($500.00 fee per lot) will be placed against the property in April, if no payment has been received. If you have questions concerning your dues, please call Julie at 815-493-2552 ext 14.

2014 MARINA LOTTERY Saturday, March 1, 2014 will be the 1st day new marina users may apply for a boat slip. The Conference Center will be open at 7:30am. The lottery will begin at 8am. Members in good standing must apply in person. Visa/Master authorizations must accompany the request when submitted.

PLEASE REFER TO THE RULES & REGULATIONS, CHAPTER II LAKE REGULATIONS, SECTION G: MARINA SLIP ASSIGNMENT (pages 25 & 26) FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE UPDATED PROCEDURES. 2014 CAMPGROUND LOTTERY A lottery will be conducted on the 1st Saturday in March at 10am at the Conference Center.

Members in good standing wishing to be added to the Campground Waiting List for a seasonal site must be present at the lottery. This year’s lottery will be held March 1, 2014. Conference Center doors will open at 9:30am and the lottery will be conducted at 10am. PLEASE REFER TO THE RULES & REGULATIONS, CHAPTER III CAMPGROUND REGULATIONS Section I: Seasonal Site Lottery and Assignments (pages 32 - 33) for complete details.

BOAT SAFETY The Front Desk is taking reservations for the IDNR Boat Safety Classes to be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Clubhouse (lower level). Hours are 8AM–4:30PM. Fee is $3 per person to cover expenses. This class must be completed before a boat may be registered at Lake Carroll.

Please call 815-493-2552 ext 10 or 20 to sign up.

GOLF STORAGE & TRAIL FEES Notices have been sent to all Members who had registered golf carts in 2014. Monies are due by March 28, 2014. Decals for golf carts will be issued upon receipt of monies & proper insurance requirements. If you have purchased a golf cart and wish to use it at the Lake Carroll Golf Course this season, please provide the Office with this information. We will need proof of $500,000 liability insurance on the cart, $25 for the decal, & payment for either trail or storage. Call the Front Desk 815-493-2552 ext 20 for further information.

CAMPGROUND (SEASONAL & STORAGE) Fees are due by March 28, 2014. Notices have been sent to Members using the seasonal campground sites. Members must provide proof of ownership upon registration each year.

Acceptable forms of ownership shall be Title, current Insurance, or current State license plate registration. Decals will be issued upon payment of the seasonal fee, $25 decal fee and proof of ownership.. Refer to the Rules & Regulations CHAPTER III Section C: Registration of a Camp Shelter (pages 29 - 30) Campers presently parked in the storage area were also sent bills. If you wish to park your camper in the storage area this summer, please call the Front Desk 815-4932552 ext 10 for assignment. This must be done before you park your camper. Parking fee is $160 for the Summer Season. (April 1 – October 31) Camper decal is $25.00. Parking decals will be issued upon payment of these fees.

BOAT STORAGE Fees are due by March 28, 2014. Notices have been sent to those using these facilities during the 2013 Season. New assignments must be made through the Office. Please call the Front Desk 815493-2552 ext 10 for further information. The lower parking area is the only parking area available for watercraft and/or boat trailers. Fees are $150 for the lower parking area.

REMINDERS 1. Payment of dues by credit card, debit card or gift cards is no longer allowed.

2. Vehicle decals will not be issued until the make/model, year license plate & a copy of YOUR CURRENT STATE REGISTRATION CARD for each vehicle is received.

3. Effective 7/1/13 an Annual Water Usage Stamp for non-motorized watercraft, i.e. kayaks, canoes & paddleboats (available where fishing licenses are sold) is required. Proof of current (2014 Water Usage Stamp) must be on file with the Association office before decals will be issued.

If your current registration expires 6/30/14 or 6/30/15, you will not need a stamp until that time.

4. One Member per lot must have completed the Boater Safety course before watercraft are registered.

REMINDER FOR GREENWAY DOCK USERS Please refer to current Rules and Regulations, Chapter II LAKE REGULATIONS, Section E, Use of Greenways & Common Areas for the application procedures. Reapplication needs to be approved by the A&E Committee annually.

We hope you all had a fun winter and now it’s time to think spring!!!

Lake Carroll News, March 2014

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

Karen Clark, Front Desk Donna Beyer, Communications Dir. Mike Schmieder, General Manager Lisa Vanderheyden, HR Mgr / Finance Julie Brantner, Accounts Receivable Arlene Gries, Administrative Assistant Shaun Nordlie, Facilities Manager Deb Stagno, Technology Director Security (or 493-2599) Joyce Stadel, Finance Assistant Missy Clark, Front Desk Joe Rush, Lake Manager Lee Harbison, Building Inspector

Carroll Co. Sheriff . . . . . . 815-244-2635 Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Lake Carroll Security Cell . 815-493-2599 Association Business Hours Monday – Saturday 8 am to 4:30pm

Lake Carroll NewsUSPS 008387 The Lake Carroll News is published monthly by Sauk Valley Media (SVM), 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081.

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 11.

Periodicals postage paid at Sterling, IL 61081 and additional offices.

Advertising and Classified deadline is the 15th of each month. Contact Mike Ford at mford@saukvalley.com, 815-625-3600 ext 616, or mail to Sauk Valley Media, Attn: Lake Carroll News, 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081. 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.

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Table of Contents

Administration GM Report.................................................... 3A Mandatory Mowing Schedule............. 1A&10B Office Notes.................................................. 3A Registration Requirements-Conveyances... 15B All About You Bluebirds Across Nebraska…and Illinois... 14B LCA Snowbirds in Florida............................ 8A Snowy Owl – Rick Brant.............................. 8A Board of Directors BOD Member List........................................ 6A Minutes – 1/24/2014................................... 11A Prez Sez......................................................... 6A Calendars - Events/Committees/Club............ 7A Classifieds...................................................... 14B Clubhouse Clubhouse News........................................... 9A Hours, Specials........................................... 10A St Pat’s, Bob Hurka & Italian Buffet, Easter Communication Committee Members Needed..................... 10B Facilities Update........................................... 1A GM Report to BOD 1/2014........................ 12A Standing Committees.................................... 6A NICOR Project............................................ 13A Reverse911 Alert System.............................. 9A Eastland Cougar Corner 5th Grade Science Fair................................ 10B Regional Spelling Bee................................. 10B Financial Dollars & Sense............................................ 5A Financials 01/2014........................................ 5A Golf CDGA Basic Golf Rules Workshop............ 10B From the Golf Pro......................................... 9B Golf Course Etiquette-Part2........................ 11B Ladies League Registration......................... 11B Men’s Duffers Registration......................... 11B Ryder Cup “Save the Date”.......................... 9B Upcoming Golf Events............................... 11B Lake & Natural Resources Fishing Club Member App........................... 4B Fishing Club Raffle....................................... 2B Fishing Photos Wanted.................................. 3B Fishing Tourney Sched & Rules................... 5B Fish Tales...................................................... 4B Hatchery Open House................................... 4B Lake Level.................................................... 1A Lake & Natural Resources............................ 3B Locate Goose Nests....................................... 3B Recreation Cross Country Skiing.................................... 8A Easter Egg Hunt 2014................................... 8B Exercise Class-Low Impact.......................... 6B Plumtree Fitness Center.............................. 13A Plumtree Winter Recreation Staff................. 1B Pool Hours – See RecDirect......................... 6B RecDirect...................................................... 6B Winter Carnival 2014............................ 1B&6B Safety & Security/EMS Emergency & Medical Facilities List........... 4A Safety First.................................................... 4A Security Notes............................................... 4A Security Fine Assessments............................ 4A Women’s Club.............................................. 14A LCWC Blanket Project............................... 14A Yacht Club Robbers Bingo.............................................. 8B Taste of the Lake........................................... 2B

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

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

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

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

5. Letters are limited to 400 words or less.

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

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

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

Editorial & Photo Guidelines It is each organizations responsibility to publicize and cover their events for the Lake Carroll News. If you need assistance, please contact the office. Any written articles, committee or club ads, or photos submitted for publication in the Lake Carroll News must be received at the Association office by the 18th of each month unless otherwise specified due to altered deadlines and adhere to the following guidelines: 1. Be of interest and benefit to Lake Carroll Members.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Security Notes

Security Stats for 2013:

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

Security Stats for January 2014:

House Checks- 6,391 Assist Motorists- 4 Amenity Checks -1,032 Ambulance Calls- 3 Service Calls- 195 Alarms- 2 Complaints- 7 Activated Heat Lamps- 29 Deliveries- 55 Luke Fossett I am beginning to wonder if this winter is EVER going to end. I Security Supervisor received an email from a property owner who had some questions about 911 responses and other medical information. I will try and answer all the questions in the article below.

Today we will discuss EMS. I get asked, “What does EMS stand for?” It is “Emergency Medical System.” The officers at Lake Carroll are not just Security Officers. We are all state licensed EMT’s or First Responders. When the Lanark Ambulance is needed at Lake Carroll, the Security Department also responds to every call. The Security Department bridges the gap between the time you place your 911 call and the time the ambulance arrives on scene. Always call 911 in a medical emergency; calling the Security Department first could delay the response from the ambulance. When 911 is called, the Carroll County dispatchers will dispatch the Lanark Ambulance to the location needed. The Security Department responds when the Lanark Ambulance is dispatched. It does not matter if you call from a cell phone, if one of the surrounding counties receives the call, the information will be forwarded to Carroll County and the ambulance will be dispatched. We are trained in many different aspects of emergency medicine. The Security Department carries lifesaving equipment in our squad vehicles when seconds count, this can be a lifesaver. For your convenience and reference, I have put together some numbers and information for area Emergency/Medical/Pharmacies that serve the Lake Carroll community. (Located at right.) It can also be accessed under Security Info & Forms on our website.

Spring will be here before we know it. A reminder that all piers, docks, boat lifts and swim platforms must have section and lot numbers and reflective devices above the waterline and visible from the lake.

This rule is located on page 19, Ch.I. G.4. of our current Rules and Regulations.

It is that time of year again; please display your new 2014 decals. As a reminder any vehicle registered in an LCA Member’s name and driven on Lake Carroll roadways must have a 2014 LCA vehicle decal as stated in the Lake Carroll Rules and Regulations, Ch. I. G.1.b. Please remember guest passes are not to be used in lieu of vehicle decals in member-owned vehicles as stated in the Lake Carroll Rules and Regulations, Ch. I. G.1.c.

The ice will soon be leaving the lake; it will not be long and our marinas will begin to fill with boats.

As a reminder and as stated in Lake Carroll Rules and Regulations, Ch. I. D.4.a.2. all boats must have current LCA decals before being launched and moored in Lake Carroll. We have had issues with this in the past, so please keep in contact with your marinas so a problem does not arise.

All property owners please be aware of the new Rental Rules and Regulations, which can be found in the 2014 Rules and Regulations booklet on page 58.

Once again the Security Department has to deal with complaints about illegal dumping, disposal of garbage. It is illegal to dump residential refuse in any Lake Carroll Association dumpsters or dumpsters rented by contactors. If your residence does not receive garbage pick-up then the garbage must be transported back to your primary residence. It is your responsibility to make sure your guests understand this restriction.

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

If you have any questions, complaints or compliments please feel free to contact me at (815) 4932552 ext.18 or e-mail me at lfossett@golakecarroll.com.

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

Did You Know: All garbage receptacles must be returned to residence within 24 hours of garbage pick-up? 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 for you. This information is located in the Lake Carroll Rules and Regulations page 36, Ch. IV. 4.c.6.

February 2014 - FINE ASSESSMENTS LAST FIRST SEC LOT VIOLATION Vidinich Michael 4 68 Unrestrained Animal (2nd Offense) Cutinello Karen 4 183 Unrestrained Animal (2nd Offense) Cutinello Karen 4 183 Unrestrained Animal (3rd Offense)

Safety First

By Dan Herman

WHAT SECURITY DOES FOR YOU. Recently, I had the opportunity to review some statistics compiled by Luke Fossett, Chief of Security, about the activities of our Security Department in 2013 and I’d like to share some highlights with you. * The first number is a biggee; House Checks 69,799. That’s not a typo, almost 70,000 houses were checked by officers. A “House check” is described as: “. . . takes only a minute to complete (plus travel time) and the officer normally does not leave the squad. Each member that is signed up for a house check, has their home checked twice a day, one time during daylight hours and one time in the overnight hours. We usually check around 75 homes in the summer and over 100 in the winter.” My comment (MC); some of those houses are not visible from the main streets and the officer must traverse a long driveway to view the house, increasing the time for that check. * Amenity Checks: 17,606. An amenity check takes from 3-10 minutes to complete and requires the officer to leave the vehicle. Each amenity is checked once or twice a day besides the normal patrolling of each amenity. * Assist Motorist: 67. Involves unlocking vehicle

doors when keys get locked in their vehicle. Jump starting vehicles. * Complaints: 222. MC; residents reporting a perceived situation, anything from a dead animal on a property to a problem (in their opinion) with activities by others. * Ambulance Calls: 56. MC; Our Security officers are EMT certified and can provide crucial assistance to a person in distress until the ambulance arrives. There have been several incidents where the officer used life-saving protocols before the ambulance arrived. That’s not to criticize the fine ambulance service we receive from Lanark Fire Department. They are very prompt and skilled and arrive on scene in jiffy time, especially considering our rural location.

But, our Security officers are almost always closer to the scene and can get there faster. * Fire Department Calls: 6. MC; as with ambulance calls, the officer often arrives on scene before the fire truck, assists anyone in need, and establishes traffic and crowd control. * Marina Vehicle Checks: 13,113. MC; check cars/trucks in marina parking lots for display of member registration sticker or guest sticker to be sure only members and guests are using lake

Monthly Average

69,799 17,606 2,732 222 860 67 22 56 6 76 114 320 13,113 1,068 574 135 75 377

5,816 1,467 227 18 71 6 2 4 Winter Months 10 26 1,092 Summer Months 48 11 6 31

EMERGENCY & MEDICAL FACILITIES Serving Lake Carroll, Illinois Local Hospitals: Freeport Memorial CGH Medical Center Mercy Medical Center

Miles represent the distance from Lake Carroll: 1045 W. Stephenson St. (815) 599-6000 19 Miles Freeport, IL. 61032 100 E. LeFevre Rd. (815) 625-0400 31 Miles Sterling, IL. 61081 th (563) 244-5555 37 Mile 1410 N. 4 St. Clinton, IA. 52732

Local Clinics: FHN Lanark FHN Mt. Carroll FHN Lena FHN Forreston CGH Milledgeville FHN Savanna FHN Stockton

Pharmacies: Pharmacy Center Lena Drug Store Stouts Drug Store Pamida Pharmacy

FINE $50.00 $50.00 $500.00

Total

Miles represent the distance from Lake Carroll: 602 W. Olympic Dr. Lanark, IL. 61046 1120 Healthcare Dr. Mt. Carroll, IL. 61053 160 W. Main St. Lena, IL. 61048 803 First Ave. Forreston, IL. 61030 601 E. Old Mill St. Milledgeville, IL. 61051 2107 Chicago Ave. Savanna, IL. 61074 725 N. Pearl St. Stockton, IL. 61085

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(815) 244-4181

13 Miles

(815) 369-3300

16 Miles

(815) 938-3130

16 Miles

(815) 225-5040

18 Miles

(815) 273-3323

22 Miles

(815) 947-2155

23 Miles

Miles represent the distance from Lake Carroll: 101 W. Market St. (815) 244-2171 13 Miles Mt. Carroll, IL. 61053 154 W. Main (815) 369-4111 16 Miles Lena, IL. 61048 217 Chicago Ave. (815) 273-2713 22 Miles Savanna, IL. 61074 (815) 273-3581 22 Miles 251 S. 4th St. Savanna, IL. 61074

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(815) (815) (815) (815)

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amenity. * ATV checks: 1,068. MC; trail side intercept of passing vehicles to check for property owner registration sticker and use of required safety items. There have been incidents of discovery of “renegade” trail riders, trespassers, using our trail that were expelled. * Citations. Yup, the officers do issue citations for violations of Lake Carroll Rules and if you happen to get one Security is not your favorite group of people. But, the data indicates the total number of written warnings and verbal warnings (no penalty) exceeds citations by a ratio of 4 to 1. The officers are acting to enforce the rules that are set to protect us and to increase our enjoyment of the Lake Carroll experience.

This is a long discussion, yet is only a sample of the activities of Security and the officers.

Reviewing this data impressed upon me the complexity and far reaching aspects of their responsibilities and I, for one, am darn glad we have our Security Department.

DON’T TRUST THE ICE. I’ve talked about this many times before in the approach of spring and the thawing of the lake. The ice can be deceiving and what appears to be solid can collapse under you. This year there is a new twist to this hazard.

The ice away from the shoreline is thick and strong, but the water level of the lake is apparently rising (and sure will when the snow cover starts to melt!) and as it does it carries the ice cover

Miscellaneous:

Lanark Fire Station Shannon Fire Station Poison Control Cntr Road Conditions

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upward. This does not matter in the deep-water areas, but it applies stress to the ice attached to the shoreline and fractures it. The ice near the shore is then broken, unstable and low strength so it won’t properly support a person or machine. Approach the edge of the lake with great caution.

BOAT SAFETY TRAINING. A reminder – the single boating safety education class will be offered Saturday, March 29 and will be held in the lower level of the Clubhouse – advance reservations are required. Call the Association Office at 815-493-2552 extension 0 to make your reservation. These sessions are well attended and it’s wise to call early. Lake Carroll Association requires that in order to register (and operate) a powered watercraft at least one member per the property lot to which the craft is registered must have obtained an Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) boater safety certificate. Those who have done so since January 2006 must also have passed the Lake Carroll Association Boat Safety Quiz. Also, operators between the ages of 16 and 18 must have a valid driver’s license and an IDNR certificate to operate a watercraft solo.

The IDNR certificate is awarded at the successful completion of the class. Attending the class takes care of all these requirements in one session.

We’ve seen many families choose to exceed the minimum requirement and include all members of the family in the class. That’s a really good idea.

Let’s be careful out there!

Dollars & Sense

I would like to use this month’s column to review some of the financial impacts to the Association of bringing natural gas into the Lake Carroll community. The first component of the project is to have the infrastructure installed by extending Nicor’s gas mains into and throughout the community. This is a major construction project for Nicor.

As a regulated utility, they are allowed, and have a duty to their investors, to make a certain amount of profit on their investment for this type of construction. When Nicor initially estimated in 2012 the construction costs and the estimated revenue generated by the project, they estimated that the Lake Carroll Association would need to put up a $458,500 deposit in order to assure they received their approved rate of Jeff Howe return. This deposit amount was based on a financial model that assumed Board Treasurer that 737 houses connected up to natural gas in the first two years. As the number of houses that connect up exceeds that assumed number, Nicor would refund a portion of this deposit to the Association for each additional house.

Initially, Nicor indicated that the Association would be responsible for any permit and easement costs. These costs were estimated to be about $20,000. There was also some uncertainty in the construction costs, since there was a possibility of running into a significant rock while installing the gas mains, and that the amount of the deposit that would be required could be larger. A contingency of $70,000 was allowed for a larger deposit. Based on these estimates, the Association requested at the 2012 Annual Meeting that Members approve a $550,000 line of credit, which the Members did approve.

In 2013, Nicor sampled the soil conditions in the community and refined their construction estimates. They also obtained permission from the Illinois Commerce Commission to expand their service into Lake Carroll. With additional information now available, Nicor was able to update the construction estimates and refined their economic feasibility model. They now assumed there would be 747 homes initially connected to the system in the first two years, which would generate more revenue, but that didn’t offset higher construction costs. So they now calculated, after some negotiation with us, that a $546,177 deposit would now be required.

But Nicor indicated that they would absorb the permit and easement costs into their construction cost. They also indicated that they have a high confidence that their construction cost estimates are fairly accurate, so the probability that there will be an addition deposit is low. The $550,000 line of credit approved by the Members is still sufficient to cover the deposit required by Nicor, so the deposit was paid to Nicor and construction was started at the end of 2013.

At the January 2014 Board of Directors meeting, the Board formally approved a plan for repaying the line of credit. The plan explicitly defines how the savings from converting the Association’s buildings to natural gas, the natural gas permit fee, and the refunds from Nicor will used to repay the line of credit. But the plan also addresses another component of the project, which hadn’t been addressed up to this point.

The construction currently being done by Nicor only covers the infrastructure, primarily being the gas mains along the roadways. The next component is to provide the service connections from the mains to our Association building. In addition the equipment in our buildings that is currently using propane needs to be converted to use natural gas. The cost of these conversions was not included in the initial financial plan. The cost of these conversions has recently been estimated to be about $50,000, and bids are being collected to get a more accurate number. The $550,000 line of credit previously approved will not be able to be used for these additional costs.

As previously mentioned, the plan passed at the January Board meeting addresses how to pay for this additional $50,000 in expense not included in the original plan. These conversion expenses will be paid with a loan from the Fixed Asset Reserve Fund, and will be repaid with a portion of the savings generated by converting the building equipment to use natural gas. Even though there are now additional costs, the plan in place will not require any addition assessments. And once the line of credit and the Fixed Asset Reserve Fund loans are paid off, the Association’s operating expenses will be reduced as we will be able to realize cost savings from the lower price of natural gas relative to propane.

This article has focused on the costs of this project for the Association. Once the natural gas infrastructure is in place, individual homeowners will also have the opportunity to have a natural gas service connection made to their home. There will be costs associated with the conversion to natural gas, just like the Association had costs to convert its equipment. A spreadsheet has been provided on the Lake Carroll website to assist members with estimating there costs and their potential savings. Nicor will also be hosting information sessions for the community. Keep an eye out for announcements.

If you have any questions regarding Nicor, or have any other questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or any other Board member.

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LAKE CARROLL ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES as of January 31, 2014 MONTH ACTUAL

Fixed asset income and expenses Income Assessments for fixed-asset purchases Assessment for debt repayment Property Transfer fees New Construction Impact Fees Other income (1)

YTD ACTUAL

481,105 481,105 (4) 855,760 150,714 150,714 268,096 1,875 1,875 30,000 1,500 1,500 6,000 26 26 (1) 63,518 -------------------- -----------------------------------------635,220 635,220 1,223,374

Total assesment and debt repayment income Less expenses Expenses Debt repayment (2) Reserve allocation

84,782 84,782 955,278 0 0 (2) 268,096 0 0 0 -------------------- -----------------------------------------84,782 84,782 1,223,374

Total expense and debt repayment Net Income

550,438 550,438 =========== ===========

Operating Income and Expenses Assessments, sales and other income Assessment & Sales Total other income (3)

0 =============

269,360 269,360 4,346,847 153,461 153,461 (3) 797,250 -------------------- -----------------------------------------422,822 422,822 5,144,097

Total assessments, sales and other income Less expenses: Cost of Goods Sold Total expenses Total cost of sales and expenses Net Income Combined Net Incomes Fixed Asset Net Income Operating Net Income Monthly Combined Net Income NOTES: The total cash on hand as of January 31, 2014 Due to Operating for Pool Loan as of January 31, 2014 Due to Restricted Reserve for Pool Loan as of January 31, 2014 Due to Restricted Reserve for NICOR Loan as of January 31, 2014 Total Available Cash (requires drawing on Pool Loan LOC) Line of Credit for Pool Loan used as of January 31, 2014 Line of Credit used as of January 31, 2014

2014 BUDGET

13,448 13,448 951,628 951,628 -------------------- -------------------965,076 965,076 -------------------- -------------------(542,255) (542,255) =========== ===========

427,151 4,716,946 ----------------------5,144,097 ----------------------0 =============

550,438 550,438 (542,255) (542,255) -------------------- -------------------8,183 8,183 =========== ===========

0 0 ----------------------0 =============

1,484,439 500,000 100,000 549,857 2,634,295 248,371 -

The NICOR Loan was originated in December. Balance 1/31/14

-

Summary of the January 31, 2014 Financial Statements (1) Includes interest income and gain on sale of equipment (2) Debt repayment - includes interest payment and payment to pay back the Operating Account reducing the PLLOC available.

(3) Building permits, security fines, campground fees, marina rental, golf fees, etc.

(4) Includes CDP , lake improvement and late fees Operating, clubhouse, health reimbursement and petty cash =

955,079

Fixed asset checking account balance =

371,099

Debt payment account balance =

109,397

Fixed Asset Reserve Fund Balance = * * Includes Restricted Reserve Account and the amount due from Pool Loan Line of Credit of $100,000 and from the NICOR Loan of $549,857

698,720

This summary was extracted from the January 31, 2014 Financial Statements Respectfully Submitted,

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all the facts before a decision is made. I saw no reason to stop the investigation stage of the issue.

I received a communication this past month from one of our members who I admire very much. Briefly, her concern was over the years she has served on committees that have put hours of time on planning and investigating to set up a long-range plan only to have the Board turn down the requests. This can be very frustrating; however, sad to say, this is part of the process. Obviously if we had enough money to support all the requests, we would not have a purchasing problem.

The real goal should be, to have a good 5-year plan that the committee believes in and supports continuously. I have seen committees have certain requests turned down by the Board and than removed from the plan. One year a committee will state a request as being their top priority and if denied, the next year it has been removed.

The 5-year plan should stay in tact and if the committee believes that is the direction, continue the presentations to the future Board and stay on tract. Many times the Board does not disagree with the plan, they just do not have the money in the budget. Every year the priority list is put together and endorsed or modified by the Board. Being on the top of the Associations priority list could have different results on any given year. Boards change, goals change, and priorities change!

As we move into March, the weather should be changing, and budget discussions for 2015 should begin. Hopefully the budget requests by the committees and their 5-year plan should be complete.

Requests that were denied last year due to finances should be requested again. Hopefully we may see support for those items that were turned down.

At this time, I would like to say thank-you to the people who contacted me this month, and are glad that changes are ahead. There is a great deal of work to do and we all will need to pitch in. Once again I tip my hat to the maintenance team for doing such a great job this winter.

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All About You

LCA Snowbirds in Florida The four couples from Lake Carroll who enjoyed a round of golf at the Florida Club and dinner together in Stuart, Florida are Rich and Mary Anderson, Gail and John Mitchell, Will and Karen Carby, and Diane and Alan Schipkowski.

Cross-Country Skiing in Lake Carroll

By Donna Beyer

Cross country skiing…it may not be for everyone, but the Nordstrom’s enjoy getting out and gliding along the course on the golf course, as well as on the trail system. This day presented a small window of double digit temperatures (high of 16 degrees) and sunshine. So their adventure from their home in Section 4 to the Admin Office was a much needed chance to get some fresh air and heart-healthy exercise.

For those who may not know, there is a cross country trail laid out on the golf course. The LCA staff drives a snowmobile around the course to make it more easily identifiable; however, that has been a challenge with the snow and wind Lake Carroll has received this year. You can view the golf course cross country map on our website under the Trail amenity page documents.

Photo by Donna Beyer.

On Tuesday, February 11, 2014, Rick Brant had the unique opportunity to see a Snowy Owl just south of Shannon. Some of you may remember we had a Snowy Owl (aka Arctic Owl; Great White Owl) that took up residence in Carroll County east of Shannon in 2011.

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We have a few events coming to the Clubhouse I want you to know about. An annual favorite, Robbers Bingo, will be on March 15th. Make sure you come by before bingo and enjoy our St. Patrick’s Day Dinner with corn beef and cabbage. You can see what other tasty treats are on the menu elsewhere in this issue. Just a reminder, space is limited, so call to make your reservations today! It’s a great meal and lots of fun.

April 5, at 8pm Bob Hurka will be back performing at the Clubhouse.

We are having an Italian buffet that night before Bob does his thing; it is always a great night when he is here, so don’t miss it! If you are Denise Lahm Clubhouse Manager planning on joining us for dinner on April 5th and if at all possible, we would appreciated receiving your reservation by March 28. Reservations help us in planning everything from how many staff we need to have working to aiding us in placing our food order. Our goal is to make your visit is the best we can; you are our first priority. Don’t let our reservation date stop you from calling if you are able to make it after the deadline. We will do everything we can to accommodate you needs.

A couple other “Save the Dates”…

April 22nd - Lance and I have the Easter menu all planned out and are looking forward to sharing this special holiday with you and your family. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around the Clubhouse hoping to get his picture taken with the younger crowd, so be sure to bring your camera.

April 26th will bring a Martini Bar night to the Clubhouse. Watch for more details.

Thanks to everyone that came out for Valentine’s dinner. Many positive comments were received saying how great the food was.

For those of you that have not had the opportunity to visit the Clubhouse in a while, please come on in: we would like to have you back. We’re sure you won’t be disappointed. Come experience all the great food and our friendly staff. Hope to see all of you soon. Come on home snowbirds; it’s all good and we have missed all of you so much!

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Are you registered with Lake Carroll’s Reverse911 Alert System?

Included in the annual mailing with your 2014 dues invoice was a salmon colored postcard to register with Lake Carroll’s Reverse911 System. This system allows LCA to notify registered members of emergency alerts within a matter of minutes.

This card allows you to identify a primary phone number, which will enable us to reach more individuals quicker when a time-sensitive event occurs.

What a great response we have received from this mailing with 415 new registrants and about 535 members who have designated a “primary” number on their current account. If you are a new member to this service and only have only given us a “primary number”, you are still able to add 4 additional numbers to your account if you wish to do so. There is a different form to do this, available on our website or in the office. Please be sure to mark this form, “update” so we join these numbers with your current “primary number” account. This makes a total of 1,335 total participants in LCA’s emergency notification system.

We would like to thank everyone who has registered and encourage those who haven’t yet returned their card to do so. The postcard is available at the Admin Office, or you can cut out the card image below and return it to Lake Carroll Association, Attn: Reverse911, 3-200 Association Dr, Lake Carroll, IL 61046

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Lake Carroll Association Board of Directors - January 24, 2014

Convene Board Meeting: Norm Hoffman called the Meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. at the Conference Center.

Present and Constituting a Quorum: • President, Norm Hoffman • Vice President, Barb Anderson • Treasurer, Jeff Howe • Secretary, Joanie Perez (via teleconference) • Director, Don Aleksy • Director, John Grotto Absent: • Director, Dave Soldat Also Present: • General Manager, Michael Schmieder Approval of December Agenda: Jeff Howe moved and Joanie Perez seconded to approve the January 24, 2014 Agenda, as amended.

Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (6/0/0) M14.01.01 Approval of Minutes: Joanie Perez moved and Jeff Howe seconded to approve the Board’s Regular Meeting Minutes of November 22, 2013.

Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (6/0/0) M14.01.02 Approval of Minutes: Jeff Howe moved and Barb Anderson seconded to approve the Board’s Regular Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2013.

Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (6/0/0) M14.01.03 President’s Comments: Norm Hoffman thanked the members for their support in electing him to the Board and the Board members for his election to Board President. He asked that all members in attendance to please allow the Board time to discuss an item on the agenda and refrain from comments during the meeting until the audience question and answer period; he will look to committee representatives during discussion of topics related to the committee’s work. Norm will be setting up a President’s Advisory Committee and has sent out 31 invitations and so far has only received 3 No’s. This committee is being formed to discuss issues and get a pulse on issues affecting LCA. Norm will also use this section of our meeting to discuss communications received from property owners to see if the Board wishes to act on the issue.

Audience Questions/Remarks: - Mike Siciliano (1-24): Mike addressed the Security concern being addressed by asking for registration on all POA members vehicles.

- Tom Wienecke (1-62) – When will the town hall meetings be scheduled with Nicor? And do we have to wait for the meetings before applying for the permit? Board Response – first meeting has been tentatively set for February 22nd with another sometime in April. Nicor permit applications can be filed for at the POA office at any time.

Treasurer’s Report: As of November 30, 2013 Financial Statements: • Total Cash on Hand: $499,731 o Operating, Clubhouse and Petty Cash: $242,956 o Fixed Asset Checking Account: $170,084 o Debt Payment Account: $32,056

o Fixed Asset Reserve Fund: $54,635 • Fixed Asset Reserve Fund Balance: $779,635 • Line of Credit Used: $0 • Pool Loan Line of Credit Balance: $0 o Due to Operating for Pool Loan: $123,371 o Due to Restricted Reserve for Pool Loan: $725,000 John Grotto moved and Barb Anderson seconded to approve the Treasurer’s summary of the Association’s November 2013 financial statements. Motion passed by roll call vote (6/0/0) M14.01.04 Jeff Howe moved and John Grotto seconded to approve the Financial Statements for November 2013 as presented by the Association’s Accounting and Finance Manager. Motion passed by roll call vote (6/0/0) M14.01.05 As of December 31, 2013 Financial Statements: • Total Cash on Hand: $1,173,240 o Operating, Clubhouse and Petty Cash: $227,987 o Fixed Asset Checking Account: $152,799 o Debt Payment Account: $34,197 o Fixed Asset Reserve Fund: $758,257 • Fixed Asset Reserve Fund Balance: $758,257 • Line of Credit Used: $0 • Pool Loan Line of Credit Balance: $848,371 o Due to Operating for Pool Loan: $0 o Due to Restricted Reserve for Pool Loan: $0 • Nicor Line of Credit Balance: $546,177 o Due to Restricted Reserve for Nicor: $0 John Grotto moved and Joanie Perez seconded to approve the Treasurer’s summary of the Association’s December 2013 financial statements. Motion passed by roll call vote (6/0/0) M14.01.06 Jeff Howe moved and John Grotto seconded to approve the Financial Statements for December 2013 as presented by the Association’s Accounting and Finance Manager. Motion passed by roll call vote (6/0/0) M14.01.07 General Manager’s Report: General Manager Mike Schmieder addressed questions/remarks on the following topics in his General Manager’s Report: • AT&T Cell Tower – AT&T sold the site to Crown communications. Mike, Deb & John are trying to set up a meeting with the project manager in the next few weeks. Mike is confident that he will have a contract to present to the Board for their February meeting.

• Nicor project update – Work has slowed down due to the weather. Before the weather turn, pipe had been laid all the way to the clubhouse.

• Drug Free Workplace is being discussed by the employee safety committee.

• One of our dump trucks has broken down.

Mike and his team are assessing the need for replacement and their options. Thanks to Shaun for keeping the roads clear with this equipment going out of service.

• The ski hill and tube tow have had huge crowds.

Committee Minutes with Actions Requested or Topics for Discussion: 1. Barb Anderson moved and Joanie Perez seconded to authorize LCA General Manager, Michael Schmieder to further investigate having

gaming machines placed at the Lake Carroll Clubhouse. Motion failed by roll call vote (3/3/0) Anderson, Hoffman, Howe voting Yes. M14.01.08 Committee Reports with No Action Requested: Committee minutes received with no specific recommendations were from A & E (12/6/2013), A & E Variance Hearing (12/6/2013),A & E (12/20/2013) , Lake – Fisheries Management Committee (7/22/2013), (12/17/2013), Golf (10/4/2013), Recreation (12/17/2014) ,Steering (12/7/2013), (1/4/2014), Safety (1/11/2014) , By-Laws (1/11/2014), Finance (1/10/2014) ,Clubhouse (12/5/2013) .

Club Minutes: No Club minutes were submitted.

Unfinished Business/General Orders: 1. John Grotto moved and Jeff Howe seconded to recognize that notwithstanding the 2013 Board’s recognition that all properties conveyed to the Association are classified as common areas, the 2014 Board shall continue to manage all such areas in the same manner and in the same form as previously and traditionally managed, recognizing that the use of and the permitted uses of all such areas have traditionally been based on subcategories of common areas and reserved areas. Motion passed by roll call vote (5/1/0) Hoffman voted No. M14.01.09 Jeff Howe announced he is planning on introducing a motion at the February Board meeting to rescind the 2013 Board action M13.11.17 recognizing all properties conveyed to the Association are classified as common areas.

New Business: 1. Joanie Perez moved and Jeff Howe seconded to approve the Board President’s 2014 meeting schedule. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. (6/0/0) M14.01.10 2. Joanie Perez moved and Barb Anderson seconded to adopt the 2014 Standing Rules for the Board of Directors. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. (6/0/0) M14.01.11 3. Barb Anderson moved and Jeff Howe seconded to adopt the Board of Directors Goals for 2014.

Motion passed by voice vote. (5/0/1) Grotto abstained. M14.01.12 4. Jeff Howe moved and Barb Anderson seconded to ratify the Sweep Account Plan with First State Bank Shannon whereby up to $550,000 of the Fixed Asset Reserve is invested to reduce the principle balance of the Nicor Line of Credit, up to $100,000 of the Fixed Asset Reserve is invested to reduce the principal balance of the Pool Loan Line of Credit, and any amount necessary of the cash balances in excess of $50,000 in the Operating Account is invested to reduce the principle balance of the Pool Loan Line of Credit.

Motion passed by roll call vote (6/0/0) M14.01.13 5. Jeff Howe moved and Joanie Perez seconded to establish an Ad Hoc Audit Committee to review the independent audit of the Association’s 2013 finances produced by O’Conner, Brooks & Co PC. The Audit Committee shall be comprised of Jim Benka (21-50), Sue Massey (1-16), and Rosanne Stangl (23-201) of the Finance Committee and Jeff Howe and Don Aleksy of the Board. Motion passed by roll call vote (6/0/0) M14.01.14

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6. Jeff Howe moved and Joanie Perez seconded to adopt Board Resolution R14.01.01 regarding the funding and repayment of the Nicor project.

Motion passed by roll call vote (5/1/0) Perez voted No. M14.01.15 7. Joanie Perez moved and Jeff Howe seconded to authorize the expenditure of $130,677.00 for golf course repairs and maintenance. Design and construction to be performed by Midwest Golf Development, Inc. of Marengo, IL. Funds to come from the 2014 Fixed Asset Budget. Motion passed by roll call vote (6/0/0) M14.01.16 8. John Grotto moved and Jeff Howe seconded to authorize the expenditure of $25,659.00 for the purchase of a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup.

Vehicle to be purchased from Barkau Automotive of Stockton, IL. Funds to come from the 2014 Fixed Asset Budget. Motion passed by roll call vote (6/0/0) M14.01.17 9. John Grotto moved and Barb Anderson seconded to authorize the expenditure of $54,106.25 for the purchase of a 36’ sectional Barge. Barge to be purchased from B. & R. Construction, Inc. of Taylorville, IL. Funds to come from the 2014 Fixed Asset Budget Motion passed by roll call vote (6/0/0) M14.01.18 10. Jeff Howe moved and John Grotto seconded to authorize the expenditure of $8,650.00 for engineering fees associated with the reconstruction of the Three-Tubes sediment pond. Engineering to be conducted by Wendler Engineering of Dixon, IL. Funds to come from the 2014 Fixed Asset Budget. Motion passed by roll call vote (6/0/0) M14.01.19 11. Barb Anderson moved and Jeff Howe seconded to authorize the expenditure of $26,014.27 for the purchase of a 2013 Chevy Impala and related Security vehicle equipment.

Vehicle to be purchased from J.C. Carey Motors of Savanna, IL. Funds to come from the 2014 Fixed Asset Budget. Motion passed by roll call vote (6/0/0) M14.01.20 12. John Grotto moved and Joanie Perez seconded to authorize the expenditure of $4,249.49 for the purchase of three Heartstart Defibrillators. Equipment to be purchased from SOS Technologies of Chicago, IL. Funds to come from the 2014 Fixed Asset Budget. Motion passed by roll call vote (6/0/0) M14.01.21 13. Don Aleksy moved and Jeff Howe seconded to authorize the expenditure of $10,093.75 for the purchase of a Pole Cat snow gun. Snow gun to be purchased from Snow Machines, Inc. of Midland, MI. Funds to come from the 2014 Fixed Asset Budget. Motion passed by roll call vote (6/0/0) M14.01.22 14. John Grotto moved and Don Aleksy seconded to authorize the 2014 Board of Directors to execute the Corporate Resolution and signature cards for all Lake Carroll Association bank accounts for all Board members. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (6/0/0) M14.01.23 15. John Grotto moved and Barb Anderson seconded to limit debate to 10:00 p.m. for business topics for discussion. Motion failed by roll call vote (3/3/0) Anderson, Hoffman, Perez voting Yes M14.01.24 16. Discussion ensued regarding Concealed Carry and Medical Marijuana. Both subjects were deemed to be in need of more research and will be added to next month’s agenda.

17. John Grotto moved and Jeff Howe seconded to authorize Norm Hoffman to execute the response to the PTAB appeal. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. (6/0/0) M14.01.25 Board Directors Comments: John questioned when we were going to present the exiting Board members with their plaques. Mike stated he was hoping they would both be available for the February Board Meeting.

Audience Questions/Remarks: None Adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel, and/or legal issues: John Grotto moved and Don Aleksy seconded to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel, and/or legal issues. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. (6/0/0) M14.01.26 Time: 10:25 P.M. John Grotto moved and Jeff Howe seconded to return to Open Session. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (6/0/0) M14.01.27 Time: 10:45 P.M. Further Business: 1. Jeff Howe moved and Joanie Perez seconded to accept, with regret, the resignation of Mr. Todd Trunk from the Campground Committee.

Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. (6/0/0) M14.01.28 2. Don Aleksy moved and Jeff Howe seconded to appoint Ms. Maureen Allred to the Steering Committee. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. (6/0/0) M14.01.29 Don Aleksy moved and Jeff Howe seconded to adjourn the Board’s Regular Meeting of January 24, 2014 at 11:00 P.M. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (6/0/0) M14.01.30 These Minutes approved on this 28th day of February, 2014.

ATTEST: Joanie Perez, Secretary

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General Manager - Monthly Board Report (BOD) - February 2014

By Michael Schmieder

Following is a synopsis of this month’s activities. I have identified those items that are of importance or that are not necessarily obvious. I have not included the normal day-to-day activities or those items that are covered by the Treasurer and others. Please also refer to the staff reports that have been provided.

The order is by department/category.

1. Report on directives from the January 24, 2014 BOD Meetings. a. No specific report 2. Administration: a. Discussions with Mr. Steve Ward, contact person for the Cell Tower which AT & T. wishes to construct continued. Final changes to the working land lease agreement have been made with the assistance of John Grotto. A “redlined” version of this agreement is enclosed in the Board Packet and has been placed on the agenda for approval under New Business, item K. b. Construction crews for Nicor have returned to work as the weather has allowed.

The main to the Clubhouse has been installed and Nicor is preparing to install the meter and make the final tie-in for the facility. A motion has been included in the Board packet as an additional motion to approve the CER for the conversion costs for the Clubhouse and the Aquatic Complex.

Construction crews have continued laying main heading south on Lake Carroll Blvd. towards Zier Road and are now installing pipe along Zier Road heading west towards the Ski Hill. Nicor hopes to have the Aquatic Complex hooked onto the system by March 31, 2014.

A very well attended Town Hall Meeting was held on Saturday, February 22, 2014. Representatives from Nicor made an informative presentation to approximately 150 Property Owners regarding the conversion form Propane to Natural Gas. A second Town Hall Meeting will be scheduled for late April so that Snowbirds have an opportunity to hear the presentation. We have also been advised by Nicor that they intend to have a representative scheduled to be on-sight at least one day per week as we get closer to the time where residential hook-ups are available. This representative will be available to assist Property Owners with conversion related questions as well as schedule the times where homes may be tied into the system. c. PTAB is currently reviewing our appeal regarding the Clubhouse and storage sheds. PTAB has provided us with a final opportunity to provide a response and additional evidence to support our assertions. Our response was finalized at the January Board meeting and was mailed by certified mail on January 27, 2014. It has been confirmed that PTAB received our response on January 31, 2014. We have not yet received any further correspondence from PTAB. d. An updated copy of the Fixed Asset Expenditures – Cash Status report is included in the Board Packet under Treasurers Report 3. Safe Workplace Committee & Cinci-Safe Program: a. The Safe Workplace Committee met on February 5, 2014 and the minutes from the meeting attached to this report for your review. During the meeting, we finalized our proposed drug testing policy for all LCA staff members. Drug testing will also be mandatory for any employee who has been injured on the job or any employee who has had an accident which resulted in property damage of $1,000 or more. We forwarded our proposed policy to Kipp Meyers for an opinion and Kipp’s comments and recommendations were received on Monday, February 24, 2014. The drug

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4. Accounts Receivable & Front Desk: a. See updated 2013 dues status report. b. Julie and the Front Desk Staff have been extremely busy processing Dues payments and issuing decals. c. $100 late fees were charged to all Member Accounts who had not yet paid their dues by January 31, 2014 as outlined in our Collection Policy. d. The Boat Slip Lottery and the Campground Lottery are scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014. The lottery is used for Members who wish to rent a boat slip or seasonal campsite, for the first time. Currently, there are 12 members on the waiting list for a seasonal campsite. There is no waiting list for a boat slip at this time.

5. Finance & Human Resources: a. Finance: i. Operating Statements for January, 2014 will be available and sent to the Board electronically prior to the 2/28/2014 BOD Meeting. ii. Dues collections thru January 31, 2014 are running approximately 35 DPE’s behind that of a year ago. Numerous payments however received in late January and not processed until February.

We will have a more accurate feel for where we stand as compared to 2013 at the end of February.

A DPE report will be made available at the March BOD meeting. iii. The new auditors, O’Conner, Brooks & Co PC. Were on-site completing field work on February 18 and 19, 2014. The new firm is performing the audit for the first time and they are being very thorough. A team of four spent hours with Lisa, Julie and Joyce reviewing our procedures and processes. A conference call was had between Jeff Howe, Lisa Vanderheyden, Steve Domeyer (partner on the audit) and me to discuss the audit process and other questions which needed to be clarified. b. Human Resource: i. Other than the report on the Safe Workplace Committee’s work on the Drug and Alcohol policy, no specific report.

6. Safety & Security: a. Three of our Security Officers are currently enrolled in the First Responders training course being held at Freeport Memorial Hospital.

This training occurs weekly for eight consecutive weeks. Upon successful completion of the course, they officers will be State Licensed First Responders. The course began January 23, 2014 and will conclude in late April. b. Officer Jeremy Glick attended a three day EMS conference in Milwaukee, WI in early February. Jeremy stated that the classes were very informative and he benefited by attending.

7. Information Technology:

a. Deb Stagno has remained in contact with American Codifiers regarding the codification of the Lake Carroll Rules & Regulations and all Governing Documents. The first draft of the codification was received January 15, 2014. The Association has 60 days to make any revisions to the draft and American Codifiers should have the final product completed by May 1, 2014. Deb, Donna Beyer, Luke Fossett, Arlene Gries, Lee Harbison and I have provided copies of the first draft to the appropriate Committee’s as well as the Board. We have also conducted several meetings to review the document(s) and begin documenting the required changes. I’d like to thank Donna, Deb and Arlene for their efforts in this process. b. As part of the 2014 Fixed Asset Budget, new Membership & Accounting software is being evaluated to replace the current Fox-Pro software which is no longer being supported. Six (6) software providers have been identified as having software programs which will satisfy our needs.

Deb has scheduled demonstrations for each and has developed a team of employees to evaluate the different products so that a purchasing recommendation can be made to the Board at the April BOD meeting. The new software will be purchased and implemented this year.

8. Communications: a. As usual, Donna has been very busy keeping the web-site current, making all submissions to for the March newspaper. b. Donna has completed an updated roster for all Committees. The roster is attached to this report for your file. This updated roster is now available on the Lake Carroll Web-site. c. Donna, Deb Stagno and I have a meeting scheduled with Sauk Valley Media on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in Sterling, IL. We will be discussing our first year with the new publisher and how we feel improvements can be made.

Though I feel that the delivery problem is a Post Office issue, we will be discussing delivery alternatives which can lead to earlier delivery of the newspaper.

9. Facilities Management: a. Shaun and his Maintenance crew have continued to work very hard to keep our roadways in the best condition possible. Shaun reports that from January 17 thru February 20, we received approximately 31” of snow which required 19 days of plowing. Hat’s off to our maintenance department for the job they’ve done this winter.

10. Lake Management/Wildlife: a. The lake level as of February 19, 2014 is 736’ 4”, 44” below pool elevation. b. A copy of the Archery Harvest Results has been attached to this report. c. As usual, I have attached Joe’s complete Manager Report for your review as it has valuable, detailed information regarding the Lake, Dam, retention ponds and our long range plans regarding sediment management.

11. Building Inspection/Architectural & Environ-

mental: a. The first home of 2014 was permitted in January and since that time, the footings and foundation have been poured. This home is the 957th home built in Lake Carroll. b. As of February 15, 2014, we have 44 applications and payments for the Natural Gas Permit Fee. Many others have informed us that they will wait to complete the application until Nicor has set an estimated installation date for each of the sections.

12. Golf Operations (Pro Shop): a. Closed – no specific report 13. Golf Maintenance: a. Closed - no Specific Report 14. Clubhouse Operations: a. The Clubhouse recently offered a special menu for Valentine’s Day. Over 100 people attended the dinner. b. St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day menus have been created and are currently available on the Web-site and the weekly e-blasts. c. The Clubhouse was inspected by the Carroll County Health Department on February 14, 2014.

We received a score of 99 out of 100 possible points. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your review.

15. Recreation Complex Operations: a. Aquatic Complex: i. The indoor pool remains open with all mechanical equipment functioning properly. b. Recreation: i. The annual “Winter Carnival” was held Saturday, January 15, 2014. Approximately 90 kids enjoyed the carnival games from 1-4pm and about 80 adults came back that evening to enjoy the band “Free Fall”. The band was scheduled to play from 6pm – 10pm and the attendee’s enjoyed the music so much, they passed the hat and kept the band playing until 11pm. ii. A large screen TV and a water cooler have been added to the fitness room. 95 Members used the Fitness Room between January 15 and February 15, 2014. c. Ski Hill: i. The Tube Tow broke a record on February 15 when 232 tubers enjoyed the hill. Night skiing and tubing was available for the second time this year with great results. The generator and lights were loaned to us by Civil Constructors and the Lanark Fire Department. ii. Due to favorable conditions, we are pleased to announce that the ski hill, tube tow and lodge will continue to be open through March 16, 2014.

Normally this amenity is closed after the last weekend in February.

16. Campground: a. No specific Report.

17. Equestrian Area(s): a. No specific Report

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NICOR – Getting the Best Energy Value from Nicor Gas Submitted by Annette Martinez - Director, External Relations

Nicor Gas will soon be making it easier for Lake Carroll residents to convert from using propane and other energy sources to American, abundant and affordable natural gas as pipeline infrastructure is extended to residences in 2014.

Once you are a Nicor Gas customer you can take advantage of the tips, tools and rebates offered through the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program. The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program helps customers save money and energy by providing rebates and instant savings on energy efficient products. Cash rebates are available for the following high-efficiency natural gas furnaces to all current Nicor Gas customers.

A higher efficiency rating on natural gas equipment will result in a larger rebate opportunity. The rebate amounts also are determined by installation date. In order to receive the rebate amounts noted here, all rebate applications must be postmarked or submitted online within 90 days of installation or by June 30, 2014, whichever comes first.

The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program also offers 4.99 percent fixed interest rate loans to eligible residential Nicor Gas customers for the purchase and installation of qualifying efficiency equipment and improvements. Energy Efficiency loan installments are conveniently applied to the customer’s monthly Nicor Gas bills. Loans range from $500 to $20,000 and qualifying customers are eligible to receive 100 percent financing to cover the cost of energy efficient equipment and improvements eligible for rebates or incentives through the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program.

Only Nicor Gas customers are eligible to benefit from the rebates and financing of the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program, so be sure to become a Nicor Gas customer before you buy any natural gas equipment.

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“Get Connected” NICOR Sign-Up You can pick up a form at the Admin Office to get connected to the new natural gas line. An LCA permit fee of $250 is due upon submission of the completed form to the Office.

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Lake Carroll News, March 2014

Lake Carroll Women’s Club

By Bonnie Ewing

Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 10:00am

REMEMBER THIS DATE!

By Phyllis Davies

Lanark Police Sergeant Randy Craft presented information to the LCWC on how to protect their identity.

The monthly meeting of the Lake Carroll Women’s Club was held on Thursday, February 13th at the Lodge. General business topics were followed by discussions revolving around the various community services the club supports, as well as upcoming fundraisers and possible philanthropic opportunities.

Following the meeting, the members heard an informative presentation on identity theft by Lanark Police Sergeant Randy Craft. Sergeant Craft works in conjunction with the Carroll County TRIAD to educate older adults in a variety of areas including identity theft and various other types of scams.

The topic at the meeting was “Identity Theft. How to Deter, Detect and Defend against it.”

Sergeant Craft warned the audience that thieves get your personal information by: • Rummaging through your trash • Stealing your wallet • Stealing your mail • Using fake emails • Stealing records from your employer To avoid identity theft, he recommends: • Shredding personal information • Routinely monitoring the activity of your financial and billing statements • Protecting your social security number • Avoiding obvious passwords • Not giving out personal information unless you are sure you know who you’re dealing with You can learn more at ftc.gov/idtheft.

Following the presentation the group enjoyed a lovely Valentine themed spread of fruit, nuts and cakes. President Marve Feucht thanked hostesses, Pat McLuckie, Marge Short and Mary Grant for creating such an appealing table of goodies.

The March meeting will bring Sandra Seagrave, The Skin Whisperer from Freeport to speak about healthy skin. Sign up for carpooling for the road trip to Monroe, WI, in April will take place at the March meeting, as well.

Yes, it’s time to tie blankets once again…Hoping many of our friends will join us at the Lodge on Tuesday morning on April 29th for two hours. Yes that’s all it takes. Anyone who has not joined us for this wonderful project in the past will certainly be welcome; anyone can do this!

A simple process of tying knots on cute blankets that have been premade by five volunteers.

We also have small labels to be attached to each blanket identifying our group. If you can, please bring a small scissors, a ruler (at least six inches long), and large eye needle with you.

Don’t let that stop you from joining us if you don’t have those items. We have all the floss and always have extra supplies.

We’re looking forward to seeing all our great friends who have so graciously supported this project over the past 17 years. Distribution of these blankets will be made by Nancy Comstock and Nancy Quilico to various institutions in the community throughout the year.

The “LCWC Blanket Project” has been supported financially by Lake Carroll Women’s Club and St. Wendelin’s Women’s Club of Shannon.

Please make time to help this project in April to help create a blankets that will bring smiles to faces of children in need and will give them something to have all their own.

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The Ski Hill & Tube Tow staff have worked very hard to make this season a success. Working outside in the cold is not an easy task, especially when you factor in wind, cold-frigid temperatures, and the labor involved at the tube tow. A BIG THANK-YOU to this group for all of the dedicated work they put into this season. Without all of you, it would not be possible. A special thank-you to Mike Reed, Jon Doty & the snowmakers for the long, cold hours they put in to make the snow. Your work is very much appreciated and definitely paid off to produce such a GREAT season.

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Lake Carroll News, March 2014

Request For Fishing Pictures

By Joe Rush, Lake Manager

This winter has proven to be wetter than normal (and much colder, as well), and with this moisture we’ll most likely see a pretty good inflow of water during the spring thaw. If temperatures rise quickly, we can expect much of the snow to melt and start flowing with the ground still frozen. This should get the lake to pool, and over, quickly.

Last month we wrote about the dredging program; how it developed and the costs associated with it.

Along with the dredging program for sediment Joe Rush management, we are making improvements to our Lake Manager sediment ‘catch basins’ to increase the efficiency of the ponds. During the 2014 budget process we requested, and the membership approved, funds to increase the size of the 3-tubes pond and install diversion wing walls to increase the stream length so that we can trap more of the sediments that are coming into the lake.

The first phase of this project is the engineering phase. The concepts will be fully designed and bid specifications will be submitted to contractors for construction. We anticipate the engineering phase to be completed by the time this article reaches publication. Subsequently, bids will be secured and a contractor selected. Things like road postings and moisture conditions in the pond and soils will dictate the construction timing, but construction will commence when the contractors are able to get in and work.

We are also developing long-range planning and budgeting to stabilize stream banks leading into Lake Carroll. For example, the stream banks from the Fish Hatchery Pond on Lake Carroll Blvd to the E. Marina are highly eroded and stabilization is needed to ensure soils are not being carried into the E. Marina. Another example would be the drainages from the ATV trail system. With the traffic on the ATV trails, plant growth to stabilize soils isn’t an option. Therefore, we are reviewing areas of the trail system where we can reduce soil loss leading to the lake. These are just a couple of many examples of soil stabilization that is needed upstream of the lake. These projects are important because, in the long run, it is cheaper to be proactive and keep soil where it is instead of removing it once it’s in the lake from erosion runoff.

The work barge has been ordered and we’re excited to get it in the water and working this spring / summer. With the addition of this equipment we’ll be working on riprap placement to maintain and repair greenways as soon as possible. Not all areas will be finished in 2014 due to funds, but a budget is being requested for ongoing maintenance and repair. We will also utilize the barge, along with the Fishing Club donations for materials, to place a rock reef to improve fish habitat in the lake. In the past, rock placement could only happen on thick ice cover, but now we can do it more accurately and more affordably due to the barge.

These are just a few updated on what’s going on with Lake Management, and we are gearing up for an exciting year for Lake Carroll!

I have a request to the membership… I’d like to see the membership start sending me pictures of any and all of you enjoying Lake Carroll and the fishery it has to offer. You don’t have to be an avid angler or a child to participate, and we’re not concerned with ONLY big fish. We want to show the FUN of angling and Lake Carroll. If you only fish once a year and would like to share a picture with us, we’d love to have it! Adults, kids, guests, weekenders or full time residents… kids and adults… everyone is eligible! From ice fishing to fishing in the heat of the summer, we want to see what you’re catching. I’d like to pick a few (or maybe all of them if there’s room in the paper) and share them with the community EVERY month. What I’m asking is for you to email me pictures of you with your catch (big fish or little fish and big smiles) and provide us with information on when you caught it (month and year would be fine) as well as the name of the person that caught it so we can name them in the paper. I think this would be fun to share and show case what a wonderful community we have at Lake Carroll! If you’re interested in helping me out with this, please email me your pictures (hi resolution so we can print them in the paper) along with when it was caught, and the full name of who caught it! Send submissions to jrush@golakecarroll.com I’m counting on you all to send me A BUNCH of pictures, so don’t let me down!

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Lake and Wildlife Committees Need Your Help to Locate Goose Nests This photo was taken on a waterfront in section 25 and represents what many waterfront owners experience. Ten geese can add upwards of 7,000 pounds of goose droppings annually, which can have an impact on our lake quality. You can assist in LCA’s efforts for Canada goose control by advising the office of nest locations. Photo by Deb Stagno.

Canada geese are a natural part of our landscape at Lake Carroll. As migrating flocks of geese travel through the central flyway zone from breeding grounds to wintering grounds, they stop along the way. Most geese will leave Lake Carroll, but some will remain here instead of migrating back north to nest and raise their young. These geese become known as ‘resident’ geese and become a nuisance to water quality at Lake Carroll. For example, 10 geese can add upwards of 7,000 pounds of goose droppings annually. Along with this, geese are very inefficient feeders and much of the nutrients they take in leave their body in their droppings. These nutrients contribute to nuisance algae blooms, bacterial problems, and other water quality issues.

To help control the growth of the resident goose populations, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources offers permits for goose egg destruction. Options available are either shaking (known as “addling”) or oiling (coating the eggs with a light layer of 100% food-grade corn oil). This program will keep the goose embryo from developing inside the egg, but does not harm the adult geese. Though the goose and the gander will continue to maintain this nest and eggs during the incubation period, these eggs will not hatch. Our program at Lake Carroll consists of ‘oiling’ the eggs. The Lake Committee and other volunteers locate goose nests and performed the appropriate oiling procedures according to our permits.

To assist all of our volunteers, we are asking all Property Owners to assist us in locating the nests. The geese will be laying their eggs in mid-to-late April. If the nests are on your property, we will need your permission to enter the property, usually by boat, to complete the process which takes only minutes. If you know you have a nest, please call Arlene Gries at 815493-2552 ext 15 with your section and lot number, and the location of the nest. The LCA Office can also provide you with small, colored (utility type) flags, which we ask you to place in proximity to the nest. This will be of great help to the brave volunteers who will be spraying the eggs, and it will assist our lake management program by managing the resident goose population growth and subsequent water quality problems associated with geese. Thank you in advance for your help.

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Lake Carroll News, March 2014

Fish Tales

By Mitch Feucht

Our group was small, but lively, as we gathered for our monthly Fishing Club meeting on Wednesday, February 12th. Once again, attendance was affected by the cold winter weather and the large number of members traveling to warmer locales. The food was very good as always. We welcomed new members Joe & Maureen Unser and guest Joseph Dawidiak (Barb Anderson’s brother).

The meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m. by Treasurer Mitch Feucht and he led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Treasurer’s Report Mitch Feucht presented the January, 2014 financial report. A motion to accept the report was made

by Bill Allred, seconded by Barb Anderson. The report was unanimously approved by the membership.

Hatchery Operations Special thanks to Fred Reddies, Jim Mance, and John Quilico for all their work on our new water circulation system. The project is nearly completed, with the exception of finding the correct pump to properly circulate the water. Once this is done, we will run a test to be sure all systems are operating properly. There is an article in the February LC News that gives more detail on this project, as well as posted on our website under “News.”

We’re also still working to obtain a backup air pump to be sure we always have adequate oxygen supply for the walleye fry.

In March we will be doing a thorough cleaning and set up at the Hatchery to get ready for the spring walleye season, which will begin once the ice is off the lake.

Open House Open House at the Hatchery is scheduled for two Sundays, April 6th and 13th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. At our March potluck we will have sign-up sheets for volunteers to bake cookies for the kids and to work during the open houses.

Structure We are still committed to completing the reef project – hopefully this year. We will be working with the Lake Manager and the Lake Committee to see if we can use the new barge and work boat equipment to deposit the rock and gravel to build the reefs. This should be a big improvement to the fish habitat in our lake. We are also still collecting Christmas trees and will be putting them into the lake in the spring.

Other Events Kids Fishing Derby – June 14 Couples Fishing Derby – August 11 Golf Outing – September 6 Christmas Party – December 5 Bill Wilcox Painting - RAFFLE Bill has generously donated an oil painting of a hunting dog that has retrieved a bird. The painting was on display at the meeting. This painting will be raffled off, with proceeds going to the Fishing Club. Tickets are $5.00 and will be sold by Bill Comstock and John Quilico. The drawing will be at the golf outing in September. The raffle will be promoted in the LC News, beginning in March. [Photo and information on raffle can be seen elsewhere in this publication.]

Meeting was adjourned at 7:10pm – motion by Bill Allred, seconded by Marge Short.

Winners of the 50/50 raffle were: 1st Place – Frank Malito - $25 2nd Place – Joseph Dawidiak - $20 The next meeting and potluck will be Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 6:00 pm. at the Lodge.

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2014 Lake Carroll Tournament Rules

1. Lake Carroll Rules and Regulations: All Lake Carroll Rules and Regulations must be followed during tournaments. Any citation issued by Lake Carroll Security during a tournament will result in team disqualification.

2. Entrance Fee and Payouts: Any boat with a valid Lake Carroll sticker and property owner can enter a tournament. The tournament is not associated with any particular club from Lake Carroll so no club membership is required. 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.

3. Mandatory Pre-Tournament meeting: There will be a short meeting 20-30 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 to attend the pretournament meeting.

4. Tournament Start Time: The tournament will start when the pre-tournament meeting has concluded.

5. Tournament End Time: A team’s boat must be inside the West Marina’s no-wake 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.

6. Take-off Rules: For the safety of Lake Carroll boaters, at the discretion of the Lake 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 meeting.

Any boat not registered 20 minutes prior to the scheduled take-off time, will not be eligible for a takeoff number and will be released after the last takeoff number on 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 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 release boats as specified during the pre-tournament meeting.) The take-off boat will be either from the team drawing the last number or an angler registering after the 20 minute cut-off. The take-off boat will locate in a central area and release boats in numerical 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 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 wake area. No boat can exceed the lake speed limit of 40 mph.

Any violation of the take-off rules or failure to heed the instructions of the take-off boat will result in tournament disqualification.

7. Live-well Inspection: In order to preserve the health of the fish, each boat will be required to have a working live-well and will be subject to inspection before take-off. Any boat without a working live-well will not be permitted to fish the tournament.

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8. Limits and Minimum Size: Each team is allowed to weigh-in any combination of five live largemouth and smallmouth bass measuring no less than 14 inches in length when measured with a tightly closed mouth. Dead fish do not count. At no time during a tournament should a tournament participant boat have more than five fish in their live-well. Any violation of this rule is considered a violation of Lake Carroll rules and will result in team disqualification.

9. Courtesy Bump: Any participant can request a tournament committee member to measure a fish in their live-well suspected to be below the minimum length requirement. 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 measuring board. Any fish found to be below the minimum length will be immediately 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 courtesy bump will be disqualified.

10. Weigh-in Procedures: In order to preserve the health of the fish, anglers desiring to weigh fish will only be allowed to transport their fish from their live well to the scales with a bag provided by Lake Carroll. These bags are located next to the weigh-in scale and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. After weighing fish, the fish must be immediately returned to the lake and the bag returned to the weigh-in area.

11. Live Bait: Live bait not permitted 12. Three Lot Courtesy Rule: Any angler moving into a new spot should allow an angler already in that spot a minimum of 500 feet of space (the rough equivalent of three average sized Lake Carroll lots.)

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RecDirect

Plumtree Ski Area I hope you and your family got to enjoy the Winter Carnival that took place on February 15th. Over 90 kids enjoyed the Carnival games during the day, which included the cake walk, ring toss, bag throw, getting their face painted, completing a craft, and much more! Adults enjoyed the band” Free Fall” that evening and danced the night away to great music. Thanks to everyone who came out and a special thanks to those who helped with the event! See pictures on pages 1B. The Ski hill season is coming to a close and I would like to say a special thank you to several people: to the Security Officers on staff during ski hours to ensure our safety, Clubhouse Staff for cooking up some great food Chelsey Heckman and serving great drinks, and to all of the Ski Hill Staff for making sure the Recreation Director amenities ran smoothly. A special thank-you to Mike Reed & Jon Doty, for working so hard to make sure the season was a success. I am grateful that Mother Nature cooperated with us to make it possible to be open so many days. Lots of fun!

Fitness Center Have you been to the Plumtree Fitness Center located in the Lodge yet? There is a wide variety of equipment available from weight machines to tread mills to recumbent bikes. Come and enjoy this new amenity! TV is now available to view channels during workout time. It’s great to see this new amenity getting used, in the past month 95 people have used it. Come during open hours Monday thru Friday 6:00am-7:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays 8:30am- 7:00pm. Work out at your own risk Interested in taking a “Lively Low Impact” class? See ad on page 13A for more details.

Aquatic Complex Hours are as follows: Adult Open Swim Open Swim Mon-Fri: 7:00 am – 10:30 am Mon-Fri: 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm Sat & Sun: 8:30 am-10:30 am Sat & Sun: 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm Recreation Future Events (See ads for more details) * Easter Egg Hunt April 19th at 11am. Bring your own basket. * Kidz Camp Registration is open NOW! Register today for camp! Forms and brochures available at the Admin Office, Aquatic Complex, or online at www.golakecarrroll.com * Pick up a 2014 Recreation Brochure at the Admin Office or Aquatic Complex, or online for planned 2014 events so that you can be sure to take part in all the fun at Lake Carroll this year.

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Lake Carroll News, March 2014

From the Golf Pro Hopefully I can say that spring is approaching soon and not get laughed at, but nobody knows with this crazy winter. The anticipated opening date for the course is April 1st, but I would not hold my breath; the weather has to do some amazing things to make this happen. We have a very busy year scheduled this year on the course, with many of the same great tournaments and outings scheduled and some great new events for 2014.

New for this year will be the revamped Lake Carroll Ryder Cup on August 2nd. This event will now include a Ladies Division, Seniors Division, Captains picked from the participant list, Captains Pairings, 27hole format, Prizes, Pairing Party and Par 3 event the night before the main event. This event will be Great for players of all abilities, we will be Jason Hill PGA Golf Professional using handicaps to even the field and flight the teams.

We will be trying out a new Best Ball called the Battle of Ages, Jr’s (49-) vs Sr. (50+) on June 7th, this will be a fun event that should create some friendly competition among the members. I am also looking into creating a Northwest Illinois Amateur Championship in July. Currently I am working on the timing of the event and sponsors; this event may still be a year away, but I believe that we should host a Regional Tournament that would be a Flighted Stroke Play Event.

On April 26th we will be hosting a CDGA Basic Rules of Golf Seminar in the Clubhouse from 1-3 pm.

This is a free seminar and it would be a great opportunity to learn the Rules of Golf from the best in the business. The Rules of Golf are not only there to keep the game fair, but they are also there to help the players out throughout the course, many times the rules can be used to your advantage if you know and understand them.

Speaking of the course, this year we will be working on the 6th, 7th and 9th holes. Work will begin in April, weather permitting, and hopefully have the new areas open for Memorial Day. This year’s work will consist of the tee complexes on the above holes and fairway complexes as well. The plans for these holes are very exciting and will continue the excellent changes and improvements that have already been completed on the front 9.

The product lineup for this year’s golf season is very exciting; many of the new clubs are changing their direction in technology and the response by the tour and amateurs who have had the opportunity to try the new products have been very high. Some of the companies are trying new technology that has not been used before and distance in the drivers, fairways and hybrids have been greatly improved. We will have the latest in golf equipment for you to try out on the range and on the course from all major manufactures like TaylorMade, Callaway, Cleveland, Nike, Mizuno, Ping, Cobra and Titleist. I have also brought in some new clothing brands to keep a new fresh look to the shop along with the best shoes from Nike, Footjoy and Puma. The Pro Shop will officially open March 17th from 9-4, Monday – Friday and then will resume regular hours April 1st 7 days a week, hours will be determined according to weather.

The Pro Shop will be having a huge beginning of the year liquidation on all of the past year’s products, with clothing as low as 70% off, so come in and take advantage of the great bargains we have to offer.

The 2014 tournament calendar is available now for the membership to pick up at the Pro Shop and I will have it posted in this paper.

This year we have joined up with GolfNow and there will be some new, great things available through this new partnership. The Golf Course and Clubhouse will have our own website that will be geared more for the golfers, online tee times we be available before May 1st, Facebook, and Email capabilities will be improved along with other capabilities to improve the way we run things in the Pro Shop. This will be a great new marketing tool for the golf operations and hopefully improve your experience with us.

Singles and Doubles Match Play Championship sign up will begin April 1st and the matches will start May 16th, so get a partner lined up to play.

I am very excited about this upcoming season and some of the changes that will be happening during the year. It will be exciting to play the NEW front 9 changes this year and to basically have a new course to play. I can’t wait to see you all at the course again…think spring!

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Eastland Science Fair The Eastland Elementary 5th grade held a science fair and these are the top five winners from each class. There were 46 students that participated in the fair. Each student chose an experiment to conduct over their Christmas break. A couple example of experiments that were chosen are “Where is the most bacteria in the common home?” “Will the color of your hair effect the amount of static electricity that it produces?” and “What brand of bubble gum will produce the biggest bubble?”

When they came back from the break with their data from their conducted experiments, they each had a week or so to make a poster depicting the results of their experiment. Then on January 22nd the fifth graders presented their projects and posters to the 6th grade and 3rd grade science classes, as well as some other classes in EES who had the time to come watch.

The 6th grade science classes voted on the top five projects and teachers voted as well.

From those votes, the grading rubric, and teacher nominations we determined the top five projects from both classes.

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Regional Spelling Bee Eastland School District participated in a local Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 06, 2014. There were 15 participates from grades 5th-8th. The top two winners will continue on at the regional Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 in Pearl City at 7:00pm.

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Golf Course Etiquette-Part II

Lake Carroll Ladies Golf League

By Dick Willix

It was a given that the first article regarding some unwritten rules and golf course courtesies would prompt most golfers into saying I did not know that.

Well after reading this second installment you will know even more. Did I cover everything?

Nope. But my plan is to get you thinking about what you should bring to a round of golf other than the official rules of golf.

Best ball versus scramble. A round of best ball is when you and your partner play your own ball from tee to cup. You then record the better score between you and your partner. You get a five, he gets a four, you keep his score.

A scramble is when you or your partner(s) pick up your ball and play off the best lie. You continue doing this until you putt out. You then record that score. That is it! No matter what course you play on in the world, best ball and scramble are two different games! Do not believe me? Check the format for the Ryder Cup. • When on the green, pick up your ball and mark it. Putt when it is your turn.

It can be a distraction to others – the pros do it.

• Not every ball has to be on green before the first putt. If a ball lies forty feet from cup but on green and another lies just off green but only ten feet from cup, the longest goes first. Believe it.

• Be your partner’s spotter. Watch the flight of his ball to help locate it later.

• Move play along. Don’t take forever looking for your ball. Five – seven minutes, then move on.

• Unless handicapped, do not pull cart up to edge of green. A big no-no.

• The fairway grass is cut short – drive on it. Try not to drive on the long grass. You mat it down, making it difficult to get a good hit.

• Do not reposition a ball with a foot wedge. Especially during a tournament. Don’t keep your handicap if you do.

• Get to the first tee at least ten minutes early. Ready to tee off. You influence everyone behind you.

• Just because you are a single or a twosome does not give you a free pass. Those ahead of you got up early to get done early. Ask the pro to team you up with another group.

• Pick up discarded debris. Then brag about how pretty our course is.

• In reality, you are playing against yourself. Distracting another player into making a bad hit stinks.

Remember you have to make your own shot work. Play your own game. Do not be a chump.

• Pointing out a hazard that does not come into play puts a distraction into a golfers mind. If there is trouble ahead, and he can see it, shut up.

• Stop complaining about every shot good or bad. You are not that good.

Once again, these are but a few points of interest that will make you more professional and the kind of person people will like to play a round with.

Lastly, be aware that there are four hazards – sand, water and trees. Do not be the fourth.

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By Toni Knackstedt and Barb Hevrin

Calling all Lake Carroll lady golfers! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 9, 7:00PM at the Clubhouse for Ladies Golf League registration for the 2014 season. Play begins on Wednesday, May 7th and continues on Wednesdays through September 10th. Choose to play in the mornings with either the 9-hole or the 18-hole division, or with the 9-hole afternoon girls. Registration cost is $35.00, which includes handicap fee and prize money. You do not need a handicap to join. Handicaps will be established during league play.

Registration deadline is April 15th. If you are unable to attend on the 9th, please mail your checks (made out to Lake Carroll Ladies Golf League) to Barb Anderson at 31-3 Lake Carroll Blvd, Lanark IL 61046 Questions?

Call Diane Schipkowski, league president, @ 815-493-8768

2014 Schedule of Golf Events Some events subject to change.

Couples 9 and Dine, Friday Scramble, and Junior tourneys will be added at a later date!

April 20th

Easter Scramble

July 9th

Ladies Invitational

April 26th

CDGA Rules Seminar

July 12-13th

Club Championship

May 10th

Mother’s Day Alternate Shot

July 19th

Moonlite Nite Golf *

May 17th

Save the Boobies Scramble

July 24th

Realtors Golf Outing

May 24th & 25th Manufacturers Demo Day

July 26th

POA Big Cup Scrample *

May 24th

Moonlite Nite Golf

Aug 1-2nd

Lake Carroll Ryder Cup Events

May 26th

Memorial Day Scramble

Aug 9th

Eastland Boosters

May 30th

First Responders Outing

Aug 23rd

Mr. & Mrs. Club Championship

June 2nd

Senior Ladies Tour Scramble

Aug 30th

Moonlite Nite Golf

June 6th

Rolling Hills Outing

Sep 1st

Labor Day Scramble

June 7th

Battle of Ages Best Ball

Sep 6th

Fishing Club Scramble

June 14th

Moonlite Nite Golf

Sep 7th

Pearl City Lions Scramble

June 14th

Campground Outing

Sep 12th

Spahn and Rose Golf Outing

June 15th

Father’s Day Scramble

Sep 13th

Vedra Scramble

June 22nd

Senior Club Championship

Oct 4th

Timber Lake Golf Event

June 28th

LCA Big Cup

Oct 11th

3-Club Scramble

July 4th

Moonlite Nite Golf

Oct 25th

The Big One Scramble

July 6th

Firecracker Scramble

Note: *July 19 & 26 switched from original sched.

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LENA’S LADIES DAY OUT Save The Date Mark your calendars for a thrilling day of all things fresh, fabulous & local. Spring Ladies Day Out takes place on May 10th, 2014 at the Lena Elementary School from 10AM until 4PM. Ladies Day Out is admission FREE and promises a little something for everyone.

Invite your girlfriends and shop til’ you drop with more than 50 vendors offering the very best in accessories, home décor, jewelry, collectibles, crafts, food & nutrition, cosmetics, gifts, and much more! You’ll be able to find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, graduations, weddings, birthdays, or for any special occasion. Ladies won’t want to miss the chance to treat themselves and their girlfriends to a day of shopping, rejuvenation, and leisure while supporting local vendors and nonprofit organizations.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor at Ladies Day Out, please contact Chelsea White at (815) 275-3997, Kristina Weaver at (815) 541-2355, via e-mail at LadiesDayOut05@ gmail.com, or visit our Facebook page.

There will be raffle for a 32” flat screen TV benefiting the Lena Area Church Cooperative (LACC). The LACC is a non-profit organization devoted to serving the Lena area by maintaining the Lena Food Pantry and by helping the community when in need. Gentlemen are welcome to attend. A lunch stand and handicap accessibility are available.

Ladies Day Out would like to give a special thank you to the following businesses for sponsoring the event: A.J.’s Lena Maid Meats, Bocker Automotive, Bussian Insurance, Checkered Flag Auto Body, Chiro-Works, Citizen’s State Bank, Coach’s Golf & Grill, Community Bank, Contemporary Hair Studio, Cory’s Pub & Grub, Hulsebus-Gehlsen Chiropractic Clinic, Huron Market, Iron Horse Tap, Lena Family Restaurant, Lena Living Center, Pat Brown Realtors, Real Estate Appraisals, S & J Machine, Saporito’s Pizzeria, Spare Time Lanes, Sullivan’s Foods, Tim’s Auto Care, Vanderheyden Furniture & Flooring, West Point Mutual - Rader’s Insurance Agency & Your Reflections Salon.

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Volunteers needed for HCC’s Adult Education Literacy Program

Nonnie Yang (left), a volunteer tutor for English as a Second Language works with Lidia Alemany at Highland Community College in Freeport.

Cole Bergman of Stockton walks across campus at Highland Community College in Freeport.

FREEPORT — Highland Community College Literacy Program is searching for literacy volunteers to tutor adults in Highland’s district. Volunteers tutor math, reading, writing or English as a Second Language. All interested individuals are encouraged to attend a tutor informational meeting from 11am-12pm or 6pm-7pm on Monday, March 10 at Freeport Public Library.

The support and encouragement that tutors provide is a key influence in the lives of students. Students show greater achievement when they have individual instruction.

One student who benefited by having a tutor is Cole Bergman, 18, of Stockton.

Due to health issues while he was in high school, Bergman had to drop out of school.

He could not keep up with his studies. Eventually, Bergman decided to attempt to complete his GED, but he tested low in math. Through tutoring, Bergman was able to excel. He received his GED in the summer of 2013. Today he is a student at Highland Community College, with aspirations to further his education at a baccalaureate school to complete his degree in Social Work.

“If it wasn’t for the help I got with a tutor, I would not be in college today,” Bergman said. “You have to want something bad enough to work for it. I tried hard.

I worked with my tutor, who became my role model.”

According to Esther Mayer, volunteer literacy coordinator, the program is rewarding for the volunteers. Tutors help their communities by improving the lives of residents, one person at a time. Volunteers tutor when it’s convenient — morning, afternoon or evening, and in an academic subject area they enjoy.

“Tutoring is a way of volunteers to give back to the community,” Mayer said. “It can be an opportunity to share the love of learning, and for young people, this looks good on a resume.”

Nonnie Yang is a tutor for English as a Second Language. For Yang, who is Chinese, she had to learn English. Yang gives back by teaching others English.

“English is not my native language, and I see volunteering as a wonderful opportunity, because I understand the transition,” Yang said. “I have one student, and I love to see her get excited when she recognizes words in English. It’s very rewarding.”

For more information about these meetings, please contact Esther Mayer at 815.599.3538 or e-mail her at esther.mayer@highland.edu.

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LAKE CARROLL LOTS 1-17 Old Wharf Rd. - .25 acre lot overlooking the golf course on a quiet cul-de-sac. Short walk to clubhouse. $9,800 1-111 Captains Dr. - Good water view from this .31 acre corner lot. 30’ grassed greenway one side. Broker owned. $18,900.

1-189 Old Wharf Rd. - .26 acre lot on knoll with water view. Wooded area to the front and rear.

Broker owned. $16,900.

12-253/254 Spring Creek Dr. - Level .56 acre corner lot close to ski hill and pool. $9,900.

15-3 Lake Carroll Blvd. - .1.25 acre lot close to ski hill and swimming complex. $4,750.

17-27R Lakeview Dr. - Replat of lots 27 & 28.

1.17 acres gently sloping to treed rear. Conventional septic. Broker owned. $24,900.

17-36 Lakeview Dr. - Fully wooded .62 acre situated one lot off of the water. Broker owner. $32,900.

17-171 Lakeside Dr. - .50 acre 2nd tier lot sits high above the lake. Seasonal water view. $19,900.

26-43 Norwood Dr. - 2.17 acre lot on north side of lake. Quiet setting. $15,500.

31-103 Kemper Ct. - 1.03 acre lot close to clubhouse. $7,000.

DEEDED BOAT SLIP LOTS 21-58 Lake Carroll Blvd. - 2.36 acre corner lot with fantastic views incuding distant water view.

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Bluebirds Across Nebraska…and Illinois

By Tom & Jan Young, 24-119

Even though the weather isn’t the best right now, it won’t be long before springtime hits for real and the bluebirds start returning to Lake Carroll. I still have some really nice bluebird houses left from when we lived out west and were active in BAN (Bluebirds Across Nebraska). If anyone at the lake would be interested in raising his or her own bluebirds this year, the cost of joining BAN for a three year membership is $25.00. This is a nonprofit group and you can write the money off on your taxes, if you wish. There are no meetings to attend or any other expenses during your membership. What you will get for your money is all the information you need to get started, quarterly newsletters, a birdhouse made especially for bluebirds and the complete mounting system to go with it. If you want, we will help you pick the perfect spot on your property and even set it up for you and explain the best ways to have success during the spring and summer in your particular area. For more information, go to bbne.org. If interested, please email us at youngtjl@aol.com.

Did You Know...

We extended our Lake Carroll Bank hours!

Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Stop in, relax ... Have Coffee and a Treat Popcorn, too on Friday!

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IT’S BACK…..

Lake Carroll Registration Requirements

By Donna Beyer NEW Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Usage Stamp for ATV’s The State of Illinois has announcement that the stamps will be available in early 2014 from vendors who sell fishing and hunting license. You must display the new usage stamp on your ATV

by April 1, 2014. The stamp is valid for one year and must be repurchased each year.

The LCA Office is handling this in the same manner as they did the Water Usage Stamp. For this first year, LCA will not require a copy of your OHV Usage Stamp before you receive your 2014 ATV LCA decal(s). HOWEVER, the DNR has the authority to enter Lake Carroll property and check ATV’s accessing our trail system. It is up to you to ensure you have the appropriate State registration.

NEW IDNR Water Usage Stamp Required in 2014 Effective July 1, 2013, you are required to purchase an annual Water Usage Stamp for nonmotorized watercraft, i.e. kayaks, canoes & paddleboats (available where they sell fishing licenses).

You must provide the same Watercraft information used for a State registration to purchase the Stamps. Proof of current Water Usage Stamp must be on file with the Association Office before decals will be issued. If your current registration expires June 30, 2014 or June 30, 2015, you will not need a stamp until that time. For more information, please visit the IDNR’s website.

Licensed Vehicle Decals 1. Make/Model/Year. 2. License plate. 3. NEW Requirement for 2014 - A copy of your current state registration card.

NOTE: * Vehicle decals are issued only for vehicles owned by Members in good standing. * Guest Passes cannot be used in Member vehicles.

Insurance Requirements 1. You are required to provide proof of $500,000 liability insurance for watercraft, off-road trail vehicles, snowmobiles, and golf carts.

2. Snowmobiles & ATV’s: Lake Carroll Association must be named as an “Additional insured” on snowmobile & ATV policies. Make sure we have copies of your current insurance policies.

3. Proof of membership in any snowmobile alliance is also a requirement for snowmobile registration at Lake Carroll.

4. Copies of current State registrations must be on file at the Association Office for all boats & snowmobiles.

Trailer and Vehicle Camp Shelters being registered at Lake Carroll are required to show proof of ownership. Proof of ownership can be: Title, Insurance, and/or State License Plate registration.

If you have registration & insurance questions, please call Karen or Missy at 815-493-2552 ext 10 or ext 20.

LAKE CARROLL YACHT CLUB The 5th TASTE OF THE LAKE Saturday, August 16 ~ 2:00 – 5:00 pm

The Taste of the Lake has been such a success that the LC Yacht Club is hoping to host another Taste of the Lake this summer on Saturday, August 16. For those not familiar with the event, family and friends get together in their boat and cruise the lake stopping at 5 different piers for a “tasting” of some delicious food. Bring your own beverages and leave the rest to the Yacht Club. The event runs from 2 – 5 pm with a very lively party complete with a live band and ice cream sundae bar at the Clubhouse patio that evening. It’s a fun way to meet new people and enjoy some great food!

We need to secure 5 pier locations for the Taste, so if you are interested in hosting at your pier, please let us know. If we can’t secure 5 hosts/pier locations, we won’t be able to have this event!! It really is fun hosting and there are plenty of volunteers to help if needed! You will be reimbursed for the cost of the food. For those interested, please contact Tara Esposito at taraespo@hotmail.com or 630-248-0582.

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On 2 lots, in great condition.

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LAKE CARROLL LOTS FOR SALE 17-14 Whitewater Ct........................................................................................................................................................$1,900 12-189R Briarwood.................................................................................................. NEW PRICE $2,900 17-177 Harborview................................................................................... SALE PENDING $2,900 16-259 Canterbury...................................................................................................................................................... $3,000 16-25R Elmhurst Ct........................................................................................................................................................$3,500 17-176 Harbor View................................................................................................. NEW PRICE $3,900 23-1 Lake Carroll Blvd....................................................................................NEW LISTING $4,700 23-19 Broadview....................................................................................... SALE PENDING $8,500

31-39 Wakonda.................................................................................................................................................................$9,500 19-75 Timber Ridge.....................................................................................................................................................$10,000 3-383 Caribou Ct............................................................................................................................................................$10,000 26-15 Lake Carroll Blvd ............................................................................................................................................$14,900 23-7 Lake Carroll Blvd...............................................................................................................................................$19,500 24-4 LC Blvd..........................................................................................HAS A GAZEBO! $24,900

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DEEDED BOAT SLIP 19-6 Timber Ridge......................................................................................NEW LISTING! $19,500 24-88 Saddlewood...... PRICE REDUCED, EXTREMELY MOTIVATED! $24,900 21-28 Forest Hill Drive.....................................................................SALE PENDING! $32,000

LAKEFRONT LOTS 17-109 & 110................................................................................................... NEW LISTING! $49,900 16-125 Stonehedge...................................................................................... LAKEFRONT! $179,900

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