Walloon Lake
Association
Walloon Lake
Trust and Conservancy
The
VOLUME XLVIII | NUMBER 1 February 2019
Wallooner
Devoted to the preservation and betterment of Walloon Lake
WALLOON’S FIRST LAKEHOUSE
Submitted by Danny Fellin
Membership Committee, Chairman Communications + Outreach Committee, Chairman
Photo provided by Wally Kidd
The Lake can be a fun place even in the winter but moving a not as solidly. As Murphy’s Law would have it, the house being house across the frozen lake isn’t on the fun list, or even the smart moved passed over one of the spring areas. list. It was removed from both of those lists a few years ago. The Neither the owner of the house or the moving company was last time this was attempted, the house became a true “lakehouse.” present during the move. The Petoskey News-Review got wind of In the winter of 1994, a plan was hatched to move a house over the story and put it on the wire services. When things go wrong, the frozen lake. Sounds simple. The homeowner was planning to they go wrong. CNN picked up the story and reported it. Both the build a new home, so he agreed to move the house (2,800 square homeowner and owner of the moving company saw the story on feet) to the a lot further down the North Arm, rather than tear it CNN before they could be reached - no cell phones in 1994. The down. A professional home mover was hired to accomplish this feat. owner of the moving company was attending a conference for home movers at the time. The move was all set and ready to go on a cold February morning. A frozen lake, a professional house mover and just a short distance down the lake, what could possibility go awry? Well if something can go wrong it just may, and in this case, approximately 50 yards onto the ice, the ice started creaking - creak, crack then splash. That’s how you have a true lakehouse.
The house did not completely sink, it was stuck in approximately 8 feet of cold icy water. The DNR requested, or demanded, the house be removed as soon as possible. So out came the chainsaws, it was the DNR approved way to get the house completely out of the lake.
How did it all go so wrong? In the narrows, a few underground springs exist that feed water into the lake. Those areas freeze but
The next time you boat by the narrows on the North Arm, just know, for a short period of time, an actual lakehouse resided there.
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Executive Director Letter Dear Friends,
So far, we have had a wild winter here in Walloon. Some days it has been WINTER in shouty capital letters and other days we have experienced winter? with a question mark. On ideal winter days, best , my family and I get described in 2019 with emojis like bundled up, strap our snowshoes on and head out on a trail. On a recent outing at Fields Preserve off of Resort Pike Road, we took a moment to pause, sip on the hot chocolate we packed and just take in a beautiful winter day in the woods. We dusted the snow off the bench that marks the intersection between the red and blue trails and sat for awhile listening to Schoof’s Creek run through the old cedar forest. Watching the clear water traveling downhill towards the eventual North Arm reminded me of why the work of the Walloon Lake Association (WLA) and Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy (WLTC) is so important. This protected land that we were enjoying on a bright winter morning as a family plays a critical role in the pristine water quality of Walloon Lake. The 114 acres that constitute Fields Preserve became a part of the Conservancy’s portfolio of protected lands in 2000. The land came as a gift from Earl and Carol Fields, a father and daughter who wished to honor his wife and her mother, Helen Fields. Fields Preserve is not only vitally important as a major part of the Schoof’s Creek subwatershed, it is one of my family’s favorite northern
Michigan preserves. This is one of my connections to Walloon. For the Fields, a portion of the land was a farm that was their lifeblood and ultimately, it became a gift that serves as their legacy. This is their connection to Walloon. Each of us has our own connection to this very special place. Perhaps like me, you have a favorite WLTC preserve. Or perhaps your connection is a home, a farm, a viewshed or even a tree. The common thread is that we are all connected by land that protects the lake. Protecting that land, protects Walloon Lake, forever. And that benefits everyone’s connections. Every year, the WLA and WLTC endeavors to maintain the beauty and safety of Walloon Lake and its watershed. To do that, we need our community to invest in us. I want to thank everyone who gave generously to the 2018 Guardian Fund Campaign. Each one of our conservation and community successes begins with you and your ongoing support allows us to continue serving generations of connections to Walloon.
All my best, Josephine Executive Director
LAND PROTECTION A YEAR IN REVIEW Submitted by Heather Huffstutler, Director of Conservation Programs
What a year! Big might be an understatement. In the 40 years of conservation in the Walloon Lake watershed, the support we’ve seen this year is second to none. The land we’ve protected is also some of the most scenic, iconic and important. New preserves in 2018 range from additions to our existing natural areas to small but important lakefront parcels. They hold special places in people’s hearts and provide the views we have come to know and love. Our new preserves will offer public spaces to enjoy a leisurely walk through a meadow, connections to forested trails that are a bit more challenging and a quiet place to kayak by or have lunch while on the water. Offering these experiences along with the intrinsic values of water quality and wildlife habitat protection is what makes us tick. We appreciate your support as we tick along into 2019 with a lot more planned!
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Calendar OF EVENTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH | 6PM
Full Moon snowshoe at Postle Farm Preserve
The Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy staff is excited to bring you an opportunity for a group snowshoe by moonlight. Join our Director of Conservation Programs, Heather Huffstutler, on this snowy excursion on our Postle Farm Preserve.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20TH | 11AM Wander at Wildwood Harbor Preserve
Observe the woodlands beginning to come back to life on an early spring wander through the hillsides here. The preserve and trails may be muddy, so wear appropriate footwear.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24TH | 3PM
Fish-Worcester Nature Area Celebrate Earth Day on a Garlic Mustard Pull with WLTC staff! Garlic Mustard is an invader in our northern forests; help us rid the woodlands at the Fish-Worcester Natural Area of this invasive species while enjoying a spring afternoon!
REGISTRATION IS APPRECIATED, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 231-535-6112 OR EMAIL US AT WLA-WLTC@WALLOON.ORG.
A Letter from the Presidents It’s that time of year where you are either some place warm or looking for a warm place in the house. We are getting closer to spring every day now, approximately four weeks away! In the next several months, we hope to complete and finalize the merger of the Walloon Lake Association and the Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy into a single organization. This will greatly improve operational efficiencies, decision making and financial resources to
Lauren Macintyre President Walloon Lake Association
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further enhance the Walloon Lake experience and to preserve and protect the lake’s watershed. However, nothing is ever as easy as it seems initially. The decision to merge the two was unanimously approved by both organizations last summer. That was the easy part. Merging two different legal organizations into a single entity has been more complex and time consuming than expected. The legal process is finally taking shape and we can see light at the end of the tunnel. It’s the details that take the most time. It’s always the details. Once we have the all the legal work completed and approved by both organizations, the final step will be a vote by membership for approval of a single organization and Walloon brand. In the meantime, we are hoping for an early spring and thawing of the lake. After last year, we are due an early start to the summer season. As we all know, there isn’t a better place anywhere than Walloon Lake!
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WALLOON FAVORITES!
The Wallooner Recipes submitted by Pam Roudi, WLTC Trustee For more Walloon favorite recipes, follow our Facebook pages!
Winter days invite slow cooker evenings A Sweet Ending to Enjoy. Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Mushrooms
Coconut Cupcakes
Ingredients:
Ingredients: 1 3-4 pound broiler/fryer Chicken 2 cubes of chicken bouillon ½ large lemon or 1 small lemon ¼ Teaspoon paprika 3 Tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 medium- size onions, cut into wedges 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tablespoons soy sauce ¼ Teaspoon salt 1/8 Teaspoon ground black pepper 6-12 small Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled 6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced ½ inch thick
Method: 1. Cut off any lumps of fat, reserve the giblets and the neck for another use. Place 1 bouillon cube inside cavity. Squeeze the lemon, reserving the juice. Put the lemon rinds in the cavity. Put the chicken in the slow cooker, breast side up, and sprinkle the paprika and parsley. Distribute the onion and garlic around the chicken. Pour over the soy sauce, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Crumble the remaining bouillon cube, and sprinkle over the chicken, as well. Top with the potatoes and mushrooms. Cover and cook on HIGH until an instant read thermometer inserted into thickest part of the thigh registers 180 degrees F, 3 ½ - 4 ½ hours. 2. To serve, discard the lemon rinds and portion the potatoes, mushrooms, onions, and chicken into shallow bowls or soup plates, discarding the skin and bones. Spoon some of the liquid over each serving.
Notes: Serves 6 Cook this dish on LOW if you must be gone all day, but the flavor is significantly better when it’s cooked on HIGH for a shorter period of time. The number of potatoes used varies on size of slow cooker. A larger slow cooker can handle the entire amount of potatoes called for.
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¾ cups of unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups of sugar 5 extra large eggs, at room temperature 1 ½ Teaspoons pure vanilla 1 ½ Teaspoons pure almond extract 3 cups of flour 1 Teaspoon baking powder ½ Teaspoon baking soda ½ Teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 7 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut
Method: 1. In a bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add extracts and mix well. 2. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda, and salt. In three parts, alternately add dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold in the coconut. Line muffin pan with paper liners. Fill each cup to the top with batter. Bake in a pre-heated 325 degree oven until tops are brown, about 25-35 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove to baking rack and cool completely.
Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients: 1 pound of cream cheese ¾ pound of unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 Teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ Teaspoon pure almond extract 1 ½ pounds confectioner’s sugar 7 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut
Method: 1. In the bowl of an electric mixer blend together cream cheese, butter and extracts. Add confectioners’ sugar and mix until smooth. 2. Frost cupcakes with icing and sprinkle with coconut.
Notes: Makes 18-20 large cupcakes.
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Get in on the latest thing….expanding preserved land AND trails! Submitted by Heather Huffstutler, Director of Conservation Programs
businesses. We hope you’ll join us in support of a new preserve for 2019 and expanding the public’s access to this gem in the Walloon Lake watershed. Give here and help us spread the word on Facebook and through email by visiting conservewith.us/wltcandboyne
Have you heard yet? We’re teaming up with Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association (TOMMBA) to make a vision of a new preserve and expanded multi-use trails a reality. Our first step is to complete the purchase of 40 acres along Erickson Road by April 30, 2019. This land, situated directly between Boyne School Forest land and City of Boyne City land, plays a vital role in protection of habitat and forested land in the Walloon Lake Watershed. It also presents an opportunity to build trail connections from the existing Boyne School Forest trails through to the City of Boyne City property.
I want to thank your project team who have given many hours of time and great energy in developing the vision and assisting with fundraising and spreading the word far and wide! Our superstar team is made up of Michelle Cortright, Bo Mayfield, Bill Aten, Mike Cortright, Steve VanDam, Mike Labadie and Steve Schnell. Our Stewardship Committee members have also helped to formulate our management goals and our Land Protection Committee saw the huge potential here and supported the project from the start! Keep an eye on our announcements about fun community events through the winter in Petoskey, Walloon Lake and Boyne City. To support this project, visit our website at https://www.walloon.org/preserve-protect/current-projects/
If you’ve ever driven or hiked near the Bois LeDuc or Wildwood Harbor Preserves, you’ll instantly recognize that this natural area corridor is important for water quality protection. The steep and rolling hillsides here are heavily wooded and they protect special groundwater recharge areas -- areas in which water flowing through the ground is returned to the aquifer. This property creates a vital connection in the conservation corridor made up of our preserves, the Michigan DNR’s Mackinaw State Forest, City of Boyne City and Boyne School Forest property. Our partnership with TOMMBA is very exciting and has given life to many new relationships with recreators, conservationists and local
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WALLOON MARKETPLACE COMING MARCH 2019 The Walloon Lake Association is excited to bring a whole new member benefit for 2019! The Walloon Lake Association is proud to branch out and host our very own Marketplace on Facebook! This exclusive group will be open to Walloon Lake Association members to buy, sell and trade. A link to the Marketplace will be available in March on our website, www.walloon.org.
2019 WLA MEMBERSHIP
Just a reminder that it’s that time of year to renew your Walloon Lake Association (WLA) membership or to join the WLA for the first time. The support of our members is exceptionally valuable in helping us to keep Walloon Lake as one of the very best lakes in the country and enhancing your lake experience. As a member, you will continue to receive the 2019 Walloon Lake Directory, the Wallooner four times a year, monthly emails to keep you informed of activities on and around the lake and have access to the online Walloon Lake Marketplace, a new feature in 2019. To be listed as a member in the Directory, dues are needed by April 1, 2019. The WLA Directory will be mailed out in June. You can renew your membership or join at www.walloon.org, or send your $95.00 via check to The Walloon Lake Association, P.O. Box 579, Walloon Lake, MI 49796.
Planned Giving for the Next Generation Typically, when we hear the words “planned giving” our minds gravitate towards terms like bequests, charitable gift annuities or charitable remainder trusts. For Generation X and Millennials, these terms are associated with complexity, retirement planning and leaving a legacy after life. For these generations, retirement and legacy planning are far away concepts. With young families and bustling careers, we are much more focused on surviving the weeks filled with soccer practice, piano lessons and birthday parties.
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When we step back from the daily routine, we escape to someplace special. A place that rekindles fond memories of summer swimming, picnic lunches and crisp fall evenings. For my wife and I, one place we escape to is the lake. Because the lake is a special place for our family, it is important for us to participate in the community and part of the participation is through planned giving. “The plan” for us was as simple as modifying the one page beneficiary designation form for my company 401k. If all goes according to “plan” the Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy will benefit when my children have children in many years to come. If circumstances change “the plan,” it is flexible and allows my wife and I to modify based on the needs and passions of our family. As you enjoy the lake this summer, remember those special places that are important to your family. Think about implementing “a plan.” It is a small gesture today that can have an impact for your family in the future. Matt and Katie Frentz
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ICE BERMS
Shoreline property owners know all too well the damage that ice can cause to inland lake shorelines. With each winter, property owners hold their breath waiting to see how their shorelines held up against the ice. While some winters can be fairly brutal to shorelines, others seem to have little impact. Even more perplexing is when one property is absolutely devastated, yet the neighboring property is untouched. Each spring, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council receives countless calls from property owners who are frustrated with winter’s outcome and are looking for advice on restoring their shorelines. While there truly is no one structure, plantings, device or contraption that can guarantee ice will not harm your shoreline, there are a few things you can do to limit the degree of damage. The most unmistakable form of ice damage is an ice ridge or berm. Ice ridges are caused by the pushing action of a lake’s ice sheet against the shore. Certain conditions, such as ice at least five inches thick, little or no snow cover and significant temperature fluctuations, may increase the likelihood of more aggressive ice shove. Cracks form in the ice because of different contraction rates at the top and bottom of the ice sheet. Ice cracks also develop because the edges of the ice sheet are sometimes firmly attached to the shore. When water rises in the cracks and freezes, the ice sheet expands slightly. Rising air temperatures warm the ice, leading to additional expansion, which exerts a tremendous thrust against the shore. Alternate warming and cooling of the ice sheet leads to additional pushing action, causing the ice to creep shoreward and scrape, gouge, and push soil and rock onto the land and into mounds. Many shoreline property owners feel ice ridges are unsightly and block their access to the lake. The typical response is to flatten the ridges and hope for the best. While the desire to return the shoreline to its previous condition is understandable, it is important to note a few reasons why leaving an ice berm can be beneficial to the lake. One benefit is the berm’s ability to prevent contaminants from entering the lake. The berm acts as a barrier to nutrient-rich runoff. Nutrients collect on the landward side of the mound and over time, build fertile soil where plants thrive. The root systems of this nearshore plant community help to protect the shore from erosion and soak up additional nutrients. Additional benefits include the shade and habitat offered by nearshore plants, which keeps water temperatures cool and provides nesting and spawning areas. Ice ridges also work to protect the shore from the lake itself. For example, a small ice ridge formed one year is followed by additional pushes in ensuing years. The ridge is fortified by jamming rocks into it. Furthermore, the roots of the nearshore plant community bind together the soil and rock to form natural shoreline protection.
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The most resilient shorelines tend to have two key components. The first is a greenbelt (a buffer of vegetation along the shoreline) comprised of native grasses, perennials and shrubs that will stabilize and strengthen the shoreline. Although ice may shear the tops of these plants, their deep network of roots tend to stay intact. In spring, these plants will sprout and provide renewed stabilization soon thereafter. The other component is a relatively flat shoreline profile. When ice moves shoreward it will either push accordion-style on the shoreline itself or it can slide up and over the shoreline. The first scenario occurs when the shoreline is more vertical in nature and the water depth is deeper along the shoreline. The other scenario occurs when the water depth is shallow and the shoreline is gradually sloped or there is a revetment that allows ice to slide up the shoreline (and not at it). One method oftentimes used on high-energy inland lakes is to construct a fieldstone revetment. The size, composition, and configuration of the fieldstone should be tailored to the site based on its location, fetch, water depth, and wind speed. There are formulas that can be applied to determine these specifications. In general, larger rocks are no match for ice shove. Conversely, rocks that are smaller, but large enough to withstand wave erosion, are better. Smaller fieldstone act like ball bearings and roll the ice up the shoreline slope, which should be relatively flat with a maximum steepness of 3 (horizontal): 1 (vertical). And although the ice may move some of the smaller fieldstone, landowners can put them back in place each spring without a lot of expense or effort. So if you find your shoreline has a newly formed ice berm, first consider if you can live with it the way it is. If not, perhaps you only need to lower the berm for dock and boat access. Also consider whether adding fieldstone along the the shoreline will help prevent future ice damage. Please note, if you have plans for any shoreline work that will extend below the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM), be sure to apply for a permit from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. If you have any questions regarding shoreline best management practices, please visit www.watershedcouncil.org or call our office at 231-347-1181.
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In Memoriam
If you have a loved one who has recently passed and would like to submit a memorial story in the next issue of the Wallooner, please let us know.
Joan Hargrave Frondorf, 1924-2018 Brian Lister Bates, 1944-2018 Mom died this year. Born in 1924, youngest of the three Hargrave daughters, in Cincinnati where she grew up and graduated from Seven Hills School. After a year at Gulf Park College in Mississippi, she returned home to work for the remainder of the war. In 1945 she met Bob Frondorf, recently back from Navy duty, and they Mom and Charlotte, enjoying the view from the married a year later. She followed porch and each other. Bob through his career, first to Manila, then to Tokyo, New York, back to Manila, then Hong Kong, and, finally retirement in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1982. Along the way, she had three sons, John, Steve, and Rick. She passed away in June, after a short illness. The connection to Walloon began in the 1890s when her grandmother began to bring her children to the lake, including Bettina, Joan’s mother. They would take a train to Petoskey, shift to another train to the foot, and from there by steamer to the Lake Grove Hotel. This ultimately led to her parents building the cottage still on Lake Grove Trail, and many happy summers, first as a child, then as a young mother, and as Grammy, and, finally, as a great-grandmother. She loved the lake, spending time savoring the breezes and sunsets that came across the west arm, almost every year, right up to her last. In her final years she kept company with her sweet pug, Dilly. Like many dogs, Dilly seemed to adopt Joan’s habits and mannerisms, and there are those of us who believe that perhaps Joan did not leave us, but now inhabits the pup, who takes mincing little steps and loves her dinner. Joan was predeceased by her husband Bob, and youngest son Rick. She is survived by sons, John and Steve, three granddaughters Joan, Rachel, and Leslie, and five great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Kit, Joe, Miles, and Matthew. She will be missed.
VOLUNTEERING is a work of heart.
Brian Lister Bates, of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Boyne City, Michigan died December 23rd after courageously battling ALS. He is survived by Gail, his wife of 47 years, his daughter Amy Graham (Matt), two grandchildren, Emily and Ben Graham, his brother Barry (Diana, nieces and nephew and many other close friends. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Brian started his career at Stanford University in a Cardiovascular Research Lan. From there, he joined Cook, Inc. His career at Cook Medical spanned forty one years. At his retirement, Brian served as Senior Vice President for Product Development. He held over 60 medical device patents, and was an integral part of growing the company worldwide. Perhaps his proudest achievement was being a part of the team that developed the first coronary stent. Outside of work, Brian was an avid outdoorsman. He loved bird hunting with his English Setter, Dobbs. Brian had a passion for running. He ran the stadium stairs at the Indiana University Football Stadium on his lunch hours, and ultimately participated in a number of marathons. When Brian retired, he developed a keen interest in shooting sporting clays, became an excellent marksman, and won competitions in South Carolina. Brian’s favorite place was his home on Walloon Lake, in Michigan. He enjoyed tinkering with his wooden boat and he handcrafted most of the furniture in the house. Beautiful flower gardens and rock walls are his legacy at Walloon, but mostly, Brian enjoyed the small pleasures of life there.
Safety Committee Environmental Impact Committee Preserve Monitor Vernal Pool Monitor Kestrel Nest Box Monitor Clean Boats/Clean Waters - Mobile Boat Wash Helping hands needed! The WLA-WLTC is seeking volunteers of all ages for the following programs: Special Events including: • Family Scavenger Hunt • Lake Ambassadors (Neighborhood Representatives) • Celebrate Walloon • Water Quality Monitors - May - August, collecting weekly water • Junior Rangers quality measurements • Annual Meeting • Swimmer’s Itch Water Testing - May-August, weekly water testing • Women’s Brunch around shoreline To sign up to be a volunteer today please call the office at • Swimmer’s Itch Merganser trapping and relocation (intensive (231) 535-6112 or for more information visit volunteer training) https://www.walloon.org/membership/volunteer-with-the-association/. We are often called “the gem of the north”, and it quickly became apparent to me that Walloon can only stay “the gem of the north” with a lot of hard work by literally hundreds of Wallooners. These volunteers are the heart of both organizations. - Rick Gross, WLTC President 2016-2018
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SNOWFALL CONTEST UPDATE! Submitted by Pam Roudi + Connor Dennis, WLTC Trustees
A beautiful snow fell New Year’s evening adding another 7+ inches and brought a close to the December 31, 2018 deadline for entry to The Snowfall Contest. As of 1/1/2019 the snowfall to date was 46.4 inches and counting. Participants now wait to see who had the best guesses to win 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes. Connor and I would like to thank you for your participation and wish you all good luck with your snowfall total guesses! We will be updating snowfall totals over the next couple months on our Facebook and Instagram. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be listed on our Facebook page April 17th and also published in the May Wallooner.
@walloonforever Walloon Lake Association
If you are sending in your membership dues and donations directly from banks or foundations, please be sure that they have our new address for mailing: P.O. Box 579, Walloon Lake, MI 49796
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Learn To Sail, Race or Perfect Your Skills All While Enjoying Walloon Lake. Youth Lessons (7 years and older) Mon-Fri from 10 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. $30 per class / $120 per week
Adult/Family Lessons
Every Tuesday and Thursday in July (except for the 4th) from 2 P.M - 4 P.M. with Walloon Yacht Club sponsored cookout to follow July 9th lessons. $30 per skipper per class / $10 per crew per class
Small Outboard Motor Operation Lessons
Honorarium Donations Did you know that you can make donations in honor of birthdays, marriages, milestones and everything in between? Donations to the Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy are a special way to honor the ones you love, as well as the land and lake that we care so deeply about. Recent donations were made to honor….
Nancy Baird Vacanti Christmas Gift from Lynda and Tom Horton To make a donation in honor of someone you love, go to our website, www.walloon.org
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EVERY MONDAY IN JULY AT 2 P.M. $30 per class
Key Dates
WYC 17’s at WSI - 2 P.M. | July 30, 2019 Child/Parent Regatta | July 26, 2019 Walloon Cup | During Lessons, July 29 - August 2, 2019 Peabody Novice Race | August 6, 2019 Private lessons are also available All Walloon Sailors Instructors are US SAILING CERTIFIED All Walloon Sailors activities start from the lakeshore at the Walloon Lake Country Club in the north arm of Walloon Lake located on Bear River Rd, off Rte 131, between Wallooner Village and Petoskey
We also can come to your dock and start your lesson there on your boat or one of ours. Or you can be a guest on your boat and have us skipper. We can rig any of your sailboats. We rent our sailboats. Walloon Lake OUR Trust and Conservancy FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PROGRAMS: (231) 373-7822 or www.walloonsailors.com
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LTBB RESERVATION CLAIM UPDATE Submitted by George Ash
In 2015, the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (the “Tribe”) filed a federal lawsuit against Governor Snyder seeking to declare 337 square miles of land and 103 miles of shoreline in northern Michigan a reservation, including vast amounts of land owned by non-Indians in Emmet and Charlevoix counties, to include portions of Walloon Lake. The case has been assigned to Judge Paul Maloney of the Western District of Michigan. For further background on the Tribe’s claim, see articles on the WLA website, www.walloon. org under the “On the Lake” tab. The Discovery portion of the case has now closed. On December 18th, the court heard arguments regarding two important motions. First, the court considered a motion filed by a group of defendants which argues that by bringing claims before the federal Indian Claims Commission (the ICC) in 1951 for compensation for ceding their lands, the Tribe’s predecessors foreclosed the modern Tribe from bringing this suit. Essentially, this motion contends that since the Tribe not only argued that they had sold all of the so-called reservation lands but were also compensated for them, and then received additional compensation by the ICC, the Tribe cannot now argue that the reservation still exists. Secondly, the court considered the Tribe’s motion for partial summary judgment, in which the Tribe requested the court rule that the 1994 Act reaffirming the Tribe’s status bars the argument that the Tribe’s reservation was diminished or disestablished by any Congressional Act between the date of the 1855 Treaty and 1994. Part of the 1994 Reaffirmation Act states that the rights and privileges of the Tribe, which had been abrogated or diminished, “are hereby reaffirmed.” The Tribe argues this means Congress limited the effect of 1870’s Acts that restored federal land on the claimed reservation for sale, so that the Tribe’s rights in the reservation still exist. If they win the motion, and the court finds that the 1855 Treaty created a reservation, the defendants would lose their ability to claim the reservation has since been terminated. In response, the Alliance pointed out that the Tribe never told Congress that reaffirming the Tribe meant recognizing a 337 square mile reservation. The former tribal chairman has admitted the same during his deposition. Further dispositive motions are due 28 days after the Judge rules on the pending motions described above. These dispositive motions will require the parties to dive into the thousands of pages of expert reports, testimony, lay-witness testimony, and archived documents in order to present well-reasoned and complex arguments to the court. This will likely require a significant investment of time for the parties’ attorneys. Additionally, the parties anticipate a round of motions in
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an attempt to disqualify each other’s expert witnesses. If the court denies all dispositive motions, this case will proceed to trial. Although the court has not yet set a trial date, it is likely the case would not commence until late 2019. The Tribe’s counsel has been extremely contentious and making use of the at least $7 million dollars tribal witnesses testified have been spent or committed on this case so far. (The Tribe probably sees this as a cheaper way to create an enormous reservation than buying land and putting it in trust.) The defendants are fighting back and have seen good results thus far. They are hoping to continue the momentum going into motions and pre-trial preparation. Because Governor Snyder was sued in his official capacity, Governor Whitmer has automatically been substituted as the State defendant. Attorney General Nessel has taken over defending the case from Attorney General Schuette. We expect all of the parties will work to educate these new officials and their transition teams on the litigation and what is at stake. George Ash is the Vice President of the Walloon Lake Association and is a retired partner and business lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP.
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MEET YOUR REPRESENTATIVES! Walloon Lake
Association
WLA DIRECTORS & WLTC TRUSTEES
Walloon Lake
Trust and Conservancy
This is the last in a series of profiles of the WLA directors and WLTC trustees who represent all Wallooners. These board members, who are limited to two three-year terms, come from many different backgrounds but what they all have in common is a deep and abiding love for Walloon Lake, and a willingness to work diligently to preserve its beauty for future generations.
JAMES “JIM” ANDERTON
Jim’s extensive Walloon history goes back to 1950, when he was a camper at the old Hilltop Camp on Eagle Island. His family then purchased land on nearby Hemlock Point in 1977, which has been his home on Walloon ever since. For many years Jim served as the WLA’s Government Affairs representative to Bay Township, which led to his selection as a WLA director in 2018. After a distinguished career in insurance and education, Jim continues to work in his apartment development company. He is joined in his love of Walloon by wife Denise, daughter Sarah and son JV and family. Jim enjoys both water and snow skiing, tennis, golf, reading, family time and cruising around Walloon at sunset. Maintaining Walloon’s incredible water quality is his priority, and he looks forward to an increased sense of community around the lake.
MARIANNE BARRY
After spending time on the lake with friends, Marianne and her husband of 45 years Thom bought a small cottage on Eagle Island Road in 1988, which they eventually enlarged and renovated. In order to give back to the lake they love so much, Marianne became a WLA board member in 2018. She believes the biggest challenges facing Walloon are the LTBB tribal lawsuit as well as maintenance of water quality and management of shoreline erosion and swimmer’s itch. Marianne had a long career as a speech/ language pathologist with the public schools, but stays equally busy now with tutoring, gardening, pilates, pickle ball, hiking, biking and lake activities. She and Thom, who have three children and three grandchildren who all come to Walloon, own a fully restored historic house in Northville.
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JENNIFER BUCHANAN
As watershed protection director at the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, where she has worked since 2004, Jen brings a unique perspective to her role as a new trustee of the WLTC. The Watershed Council works with WLA/WLTC on many projects and initiatives, so Jen shares our goal of protecting Walloon and its watershed. She sees the biggest challenges for Walloon are cumulative impact from shore line development, invasive species, septic systems and stormwater runoff. Jen believes that the legacy of Walloon will continue through the work of WLA/ WLTC in partnerships with groups such as the Watershed Council. Jen lives in Petoskey with her son Simon, a middle schooler who shares her passion for protecting water resources, and enjoys kayaking, camping and crafting.
GREG ADAMS
Greg is a longtime Walloon property owner with strong ties to both the WLA and WLTC, both of which organizations he served as president in the 1990’s. He is practicing attorney with Croswell & Adams, LPA in Cincinnati, Originally recruited for his first term by Fred Koehler, Greg returned to the WLA with his appointment to a vacant board member term in November, 2018. He and wife Phyllis live on Lake Grove and enjoy golfing, sailing and boating with daughters Sarah, Tobi and family. Greg believes that Walloon will always be a special place but sees the LTBB tribal lawsuit as the biggest challenge now facing the lake. He enjoys many sports and activities, including skiing, snowmobiling, biking, running and reading.
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Top 10 Michigan lakes with the most expensive homes By Emily Bingham, ebingham@mlive.com Posted November 6, 2018
With more than 11,000 inland lakes and its entire shape defined by the Great Lakes, Michigan is a hot spot for lakefront real estate. A recent report from LakeHomes.com, a multi-state brokerage and real estate database, offers some insight into where the priciest lakefront real estate is found in Michigan. To compile its quarterly Lake Market Report, LakeHomes.com pulled MLS data to find the average listing price for all for-sale homes in each market on Sept. 1, 2018. The top 10 most expensive lakes for lakefront homes in Michigan are listed below, ordered from least expensive lake to the most expensive lake at No. 1. 10. Lake Macatawa Average list price: $1,110,482 This 1,700-acre lake in Ottawa County borders the City of Holland. Several parks border the lake, including Holland State Park. 9. Glen Lake Average list price: $1,138,766 This gem in Leelanau County is actually comprised of two lakes -- Little Glen and Big Glen -- which are connected by a channel. The lakes drain into Lake Michigan via the Crystal River, and are a stone's throw from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Glen Lake is in northwest Lower Michigan, on the Leelanau Peninsula. 8. Lake Michigan: South Haven area Average list price: $1,151,259 Lake Michigan is the single biggest lakefront market in Michigan, though property prices can vary based on which region of the state the waterfront is in. Lake Michigan's South Haven shoreline is one of three Lake Michigan regions that appear on this list.
Glen Lake (No. 9 on this list), but also to its sugar-sand beaches along Lake Michigan. 4. Upper Straits Lake Average list price: $1,335,752 Upper Straits Lake is one of a smattering of inland lakes in Oakland County, in the metro Detroit area (and in fact, two more of its neighboring lakes top this list). 3. Walloon Lake Average list price: $1,776,961 The 4,200-some acre Walloon Lake sits east of Charlevoix, in the northern Lower Peninsula. Ernest Hemingway's family had a cottage here, and the writer spent many childhood summers fishing these waters. 2. Upper Long Lake Average list price: $1,820,090 This Oakland County lake, encompassed by West Bloomfield and Bloomfield Township, is less than 200 acres and has a shoreline approximately five miles long. 1. Orchard Lake Average list price: $2,197,854 The most expensive lakefront home market in Michigan is Orchard Lake, which at 795 acres is one of the largest lakes in southeast Michigan's Oakland County.
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7. Lake Michigan: Petoskey area Average list price: $1,173,463 The Petoskey area, up in the northwest corner of the Lower Peninsula, is home to some beautiful stretches of Lake Michigan -- including Little Traverse Bay and the high bluffs along portions of M-119 (the Tunnel of Trees). 6. Spring Lake Average list price: $1,253,800 Located near Grand Haven, Spring Lake is a meandering 1,300acre lake that's drained into Lake Michigan by the Grand River. It borders the village of Spring Lake to the north. 5. Lake Michigan: Glen Arbor area Average list price: $1,272,473 The village of Glen Arbor benefits not only from its proximity to
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An interview with Deb and Jos Kurd, Charter Primary Guardians As a result of the need to create a multiyear, sustainable fund development plan, in 2018 the Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy added the “Charter Primary Guardian” giving level to the annual campaign. This giving level is a pledge to the Conservancy for $2,500 or more every year for the next three years. Members of the Fund Development Committee have been busy spreading the word of the organization’s need to increase support through “Friends of Walloon” gatherings that will continue throughout the summer in an effort to recruit at least 100 Charter Primary Guardians by the end of 2019. Despite their busy winter travels, we had an opportunity to catch up with Debbie and Jos Kurd, Charter Primary Guardians, to ask them a few questions about why the Conservancy’s work is so important to them. Q: There are so many organizations doing important work — why do you choose to support the Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy? Debbie: The ongoing work that the Conservancy puts forth, is helping to ensure the integrity of our beautiful Walloon Lake and its surroundings. This very unique lake needs to be protected and our support is necessary for the Conservancy to continue its efforts. Jos: At the end of the day, we want to do our part to help preserve and protect the beauty of Lake Walloon.
even improve the pristine quality of the lake and its surroundings. Debbie: The Foot (Village) has been wonderfully developed and opened the lake to the public. Local businesses need to be educated AND be ever mindful of their responsibilities to preserving the lake.
Q: What would you like to pass on to future generations? Debbie: Obviously, the beauty of Walloon has been a source of fun, pleasure, tranquility for many generations. Friendships made here are forever. To preserve it, to conserve it means that this glorious, tranquil piece of nature can continue to thrive if we all are adamant about and prudent in caring for it. Jos: Keep the lake and surrounding watershed in mint condition for all future generations! Debbie served on the 2018 Special Events Committee and currently serves as member of the Fund Development Committee. She and Jos welcomed us into their home in August of 2018 to host a “Friends of Walloon” gathering to speak to their neighbors about the critical work of the Walloon Lake Association and Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy. If you would like more information about how to become a “Friends of Walloon” host please contact Josephine Roberts directly at josephine@walloon.org or by phone 231-535-6112.
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Q: Is there anything in particular that has impressed you about the Conservancy? Debbie: I love the constant effort the Conservancy initiates to find, explore and then educate us about the important areas of interest and the importance those areas have in order to maintain and improve our ecosystem. The preserves are wonderful!!! Q: What are the most critical results you expect our organization to produce? Debbie: Education about the watershed’s importance to our lake. Education about the water quality of our lake and how everything we do or visitors do influences this quality. Jos: We want to see boat washes so we can get a leg up in the fight against aquatic invasive species! We also want to see safer and more responsible boat recreation -- especially around our shorelines. Q: Why does protecting land and water in Walloon matter to you? Why now in particular? Jos: So much new construction. New home owners. Everyone needs to be made aware of the impact he or she has on the fragile environment of Walloon. We are so blessed to live here and we want to maintain and
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