Lake Carroll News A publication of the Lake Carroll Association and its members
May 2013
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The LCWC visited the Nicholas Conservator and Gardens in Rockford. See page 11A
Vol. 41 No. 05
YIELD TO YELLOW
In accordance with Illinois State Law, the Lake Carroll Security vehicles have been equipped with amber (yellow) light bars. The roof light bar alternates strobes, blinking, and flashing. The grill lights alternate strobe side to side. When you see the yellow flashing lights, you should immediately yield the right of way by pulling over to the right side of the road. You can read more on the updated Security vehicle lights in the General Manager’s Report below.
General Manager’s Report
2013 Egg Hunt was our largest ever! See page 10B
LAKE LEVEL: As of Friday, April 26 – 740’ 2” ADMIN OFFICE: Closed Mon, May 27 – Memorial Day 2013 BOARD MTG SCHEDULE: May 31, Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 23, Sep 27, Oct 18, Nov 22, Dec 1 – Annual Mtg, Dec 13 (Tentative-if needed) MANDATORY UNIMPROVED LOT MOWING: #1 May 24-June 2; Report by 12pm June 3 NOTE Change in #1 mowing dates. #2 Aug 2-11; Report by 12pm Aug 12 More details on page 14A. LCA FIREWORKS Friday, July 5th at dusk from the Clubhouse
UPCOMING EVENTS See Table of Contents for Page Locations
MAY 04 Kentucky Derby Day 11 Mother’s Day Scramble 12 Mother’s Day Brunch 15 Match Play Sign-Up 17 Match Play Start 18 CC Trucks, Tractors, & Toys 18 Save the Boobies Golf Trny 24 Outdoor Pool Opening 27 Admin Office Closed JUNE 8 Venetian Boat Parade (Parade Raindate 15th) 15 Kids Fishing Derby 15 Kick-Off to Summer 15 Family Fun Nights 21 Family Fun Nights 28 Family Fun Nights 29 Garden Walk 30 Garden Walk LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE CLUBHOUSE 5/8 Jim Martin 6/8 Hugo & Heidi 7/5 Ron Hennings 7/27 Soda Band 8/10 The Funnies Band
As we all know, Mother Nature works in mysterious ways and trying to predict what she’ll do next is impossible. For example, how many of us thought that the Lake would come back to full pool in 2013? In fact, how many of us even thought that we would be able to lift the no wake restriction Michael Schmieder in 2013? In mid-September 2012, the lake General Manager reached 48” below pool and the no wake restriction was put into effect. As recently as February of this year, the lake level dipped to its lowest level (of this drought) when it reached 66” below pool. All of that changed, however, over the past month and as of April 16, 2013, our beautiful Lake returned to her normal self when the elevation hit 740’. As this article is being written, the lake is actually 741’ or 12” over pool which means that our lake level rose by a total of 78” during the past 50 days or so. What a refreshing sight and a relief it was to see water flowing into the lake and having it return to its pre-drought levels. Now that Mother Nature has provided us with water, maybe she’ll give us some warmer temperatures so that we can all get out on the Lake and enjoy it. Speaking of enjoying the Lake, I would like to call to your attention an addition to our rules which the Safety Committee helped put in place beginning this year. For all of those who enjoy water skiing or wake boarding, you understand how vulnerable skiers are after
they’ve fallen into the water. We have always encouraged the use of the orange colored “Skier Down” flags to alert other boaters in the vicinity that there is someone in the water. Many of you already have and use the flags but the use of the “Skier Down” flags is no longer just a recommendation, it is now mandatory. If you don’t already have one on your boat, you may purchase one at the Association office or the West Marina for just $8.00. Keep your family and guests safe by picking up a flag today. Another safety matter I wish to address is regarding the LCA’s security personnel as well as the vehicles they use to patrol our community. Due to State laws, our squad cars can no longer use red, white or blue oscillating lights. Therefore, to comply with the law, we have installed amber (yellow) light bars on our security vehicles. The new color is just that, a new color and it does not diminish the authority of our security officers or the importance of responding to an emergency situation. When you see the yellow flashing lights, you should immediately yield the right of way by pulling over to the right side of the road. In most cases, they will pass you as they are responding to someone in need. If you see them behind you and they do not pass, you are probably being pulled over and you need to stop your vehicle. Please take a moment to inform your family and guests that here at Lake Carroll we YIELD to YELLOW. Let’s all do our part to have as much fun as possible while being as safe as possible.
New creel limit signs were installed this spring at multiple locations around Lake Carroll. These new signs were designed with the help of the Fishery Management Committee and the Lake Manager. The new signs were built in color to make fish identification easy for everyone and the signs can be easily changed as creel limits are updated in the future. A special thanks to LCA for funding the new signs. White bass and Crappie are catch and release from March 1st through May 15th
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