The Canadian Laker - 2022 June/July

CANADIAN LAKES, MI

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ummer has arrived in Canadian Lakes! I hope that each of you have celebrated the arrival of this warm weather. Summer in Canadian Lakes is a time to celebrate as we have so much going on during the summer months. This year you can look forward to our 9th Annual Summer Fest, and to the right is the complete list of events.

In this issue of The Canadian Laker, you will read about our Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk, what’s on tap for our Summer Concert Series, and if you look to page 20, you will read about all the wonderful events the CLA has in store for us this summer. It’s GOOD to be a Canadian Laker!

Throw your feet up and flip through the pages. There’s a lot of useful information in this June/July issue. If its leisure reading you are looking for, we have that too! Joyce Wilcox presents us with her very popular book reviews, Joyce’s Choices, and a delightful spotlight on a community couple, Don and Millie Diget. If it’s a mystery you are after then check out Chris Zimmerman’s Outdoor Mystery on page 36. Michigan author, Chris Zimmerman, dives deep into the outdoors and uses his experience and knowledge to take us along for the ride. There is something for everyone in this issue, so enjoy the GOOD life and start making your summer plans!

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2022 Summer Fest Events CANADIAN LAKES 9TH ANNUAL SUMMER FEST

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD, staff, and myself, I want to welcome those of you planning to be in Canadian Lakes during the holiday. I hope you, your families, and guests all enjoy our great community.

We have many exciting things planned which we hope you will take advantage of.

This week/weekend is typically the time when our community population is at its largest. So, I need to provide some friendly reminders. Please be aware and advise your guests that our speed limit is 25 mph and minors under 12 years of age are not permitted to operate motor vehicles on any road or common property area and any person aged 12-15 years’ operating an ORV, trail bike, golf cart, etc. on any road or common property area must have an ORV certificate and be under the visual supervision of a parent or guardian.

Lastly, I ask that everyone be courteous to all your fellow members and guests, so everybody can enjoy their time here. Please drive and boat cautiously and be especially aware of children playing. I wish each of you a safe, enjoyable, and relaxing holiday time!

— Greg Babbitt, General Manager, gbabbitt@clpoc.org SATURDAY, JULY 2 Firecracker Open begins at 7 a.m. at The Royal and runs all day. Every hole is turned into a par 3. Enjoy the fun as this event has become one of our most popular.

CLA Summer Picnic is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Highland Haus. This is a great event put on by the hard-working volunteers of the CLA. This will be an outdoor picnic on the lawn, so please bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy the festivities. Hot dogs, chips, ice cream, etc., provided while supplies last.

There will be events for the kids including the Balloon Guy and the Outback Ranch.

SATURDAY, JULY 9 Fireworks at dusk, at approximately 10:15 p.m. at the Highland Haus/Alpine Haus area. Music for listening and dancing provided by Sonic Boom DJ begins at approximately 8 p.m. They play a wide variety of music so let them know your requests. Canadian Lakes ACE Hardware will again be handing out light up items to the kids. You won’t want to miss this great event!

5K Walk/Run East of the tennis courts at The Royal. Tee shirt pickup is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and race begins at 8:30 a.m. To ensure the safety of 5K runners and walkers on Saturday morning, try to avoid driving in the area of The Royal Golf Course from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The course starts outside the indoor pool entrance.

The runners will go west down the hill and turn left at the stop sign onto Clubhouse Dr. West.

They continue south to the stop sign at Main Street, turn left and continue to Clubhouse Drive East. They will turn left and stay on East Clubhouse Drive all the way back to The Royal.

Young Anglers Fishing Contest is from 8 a.m. to noon at The Pines Park Pavilion just west of the CLPOC office. This contest is always a great time for kids!

Community Parade is at 1 p.m. starting on West Royal Road by the dog park commencing to the CLPOC office. We have fire trucks, floats, classic cars, bikes, walkers, etc.

Once again, we will have lots of candy flying through the air for the kids and adults too. Parade participants should meet at the dog park just off the North end of West Royal Road, no later than 12:30 p.m. West Royal Road will be closed from Island Drive to Pierce Road for approximately one hour beginning at 12:45 p.m.

The Concert is from 7 - 9 p.m. at The Reuther Music Pavilion. Enjoy some music as the Lakeside Motor Sports Summer Concert Series presents Remembering Patsy Cline. Judy Harrison, along with high-energy band ReBooted, will bring you on a beautiful journey through the rise and success of one of America’s iconic music legends—Patsy Cline. Enjoy an engaging evening with light narrative, choreography, and live musicians. Whether you are new to Patsy Cline or a lifetime fan, this show will capture your heart. Bring lawn chairs or pull up your boat and enjoy an evening of great music!

HOLIDAY WEEKEND OFFICE/FACILITY HOURS Indoor Pool and Fitness Center Friday (7/1): 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday (7/2) & Sunday (7/3) & Monday (7/4): 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Outdoor Pool (7/1 - 7/4): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

(Weather permitting) Royal Grille Friday (7/1) & Saturday (7/2): 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday (7/3): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Monday (7/4) 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

CLPOC Office Friday (7/1): 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

Saturday (7/2): 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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ON THE COVER Show Skiing in Canadian Lakes!

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From the General Manager From the Board Marketing From the CLA Focus on Fishing Outdoor Mysteries Joyce's Choices Canadian Lakes Safety Mobile Watch Canadian Lakes Yard Waste CLPOC Board Minutes Let's Get Social Calendar of Events Art Piece

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s I write this on May 4th, winter is finally over as I see some 80-degree days forecasted for next week.

Mother Nature has not provided us with good spring weather though and golf suffered in the month of April. Once the weather cooperates, with plenty of sun during the day and rain only at night, we will hopefully be able to make up some of that lost revenue.

I would like to encourage all of you to create a profile on our website If you haven’t already done so. I cannot stress the importance of this enough. If we do not have your email address, you are missing out on important information, meeting notices, two weekly updates, special announcements, etc. Please do not rely on other sources to insure you are getting all the accurate CLPOC news that we want to communicate to you.

SPECIAL NOTICE As part of our annual Summer Fest, I want everyone to know that the Fireworks this year will be on Saturday evening, July 9th. This day also has activities scheduled for everyone to enjoy.

Visit members.canadianlakes.org later this month for the full scoop. You can also see the list of activities on page 3.

AMENITIES I wanted to focus on the Royal Grille. The Royal Grille is back open full-time, with a new menu, and some new management.

Front of the House Manager, Kendall Ouwinga, has been with us for a while now and has extensive experience with our operation. She, the servers, and bartenders are looking forward to another great season getting to know or reacquainted with each of you. Back of the House Manager/Chef, Ryan Rasmussen, has created a great menu and his staff is waiting to cook some great food for you.

If you have not been into the Royal Grille to eat in a while, I strongly suggest you give it a try. Both Kendall and Ryan are looking forward to serving you. With your continued patronage we can make this year one of the best at the Royal Grille.

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE REMINDERS • Due to the current price of asphalt, we have not officially determined this year’s Asphalt Maintenance Program. We are hoping to do some asphalt overlay areas, but it could be cost prohibitive. So, we may end up doing mostly crack sealing and chip sealing where needed. We will also be doing road and parking lot striping.

• The lake weed treatment spraying will again be taking place in mid-June dependent upon the optimal timing of weed development. It also may occur at separate times for different lakes. Please follow the instructions on the notices that will be posted in the spray zones.

• We will again be operating the Truxor lake maintenance machine. Our Lake Manager is in the process of developing our plan. Initially the plan will be to work in many of the same areas as last year and if possible, getting to other additional needed areas this season.

SPEED LIMIT As always, at the beginning of another busy season, a friendly reminder as we get into our busiest time of year, please remember the speed limit is 25 mph. I certainly want everyone to enjoy their time here and driving safely and responsibly is important for all members and guests.

So PLEASE drive cautiously around the community. Again, this year, we will be placing the speed bumps at stop signs and the speed monitor at various high speed areas as deemed necessary.

My staff and I look forward to this time of year as we get to see many of you enjoying the amenities and entertainment opportunities. We hope you have a great summer and will plan to attend the July 9th weekend festivities as we look forward to seeing many of you there.

As we are once again ramping up for another great season, let’s keep the positivity going as this truly is a great community. Please remember to always be safe and let us know if there is anything we can do to make your summer more memorable.

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From the Board

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he summer season has arrived, finally. The weather has been unseasonably cold and wet for this time of year, but hotter weather is on its way. With the exception of our winter amenities, all of our summer amenities are now open and ready for use.

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CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS board@clpoc.org OFFICERS President Paul Szymkowicz pls.clpoc@gmail.com Vice President John Colley jacclpoc@gmail.com

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Let’s think about that for a moment, all our summer amenities. Both the indoor and outdoor pools have been drained, cleaned, and refilled. The floating docks have all been inspected and repaired. The boat launch ramp has been installed. The beaches have all been graded and the swim buoys installed.

The three golf courses have been cleared of winter debris, the grass has been freshly cut, and the sprinkler systems recharged with water. All the golf carts have been cleaned and are ready for service. The campground bath houses have been cleaned and the electricity and water systems turned on. The ball field and all the pavilions are now ready for use. Pickleball, basketball, and tennis courts are open. The Royal Grille restaurant and the Canadian Lakes Castle are receiving some much-needed upgrades. We are fortunate to have so

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many great amenities available to us here in Canadian Lakes that it is difficult to name them all.

Our summer season may start with the arrival of Memorial Day weekend and end with the passing of Labor Day, but for our department heads, staff and employees, this season is much longer.

This is what our General Manager and

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CLPOC BOARD MEETINGS Regular Monthly Board Meeting Fourth Saturday 9 a.m., Highland Haus Workshop Board Meeting Second Wednesday 5:30 p.m., CLPOC Office Conference Room

CORE VALUES • Our heritage: We value our history and its ideals of friendliness, mutual support, affordability, and shared responsibility for our natural environment.

• Participating in the activities we love: We value participating in activities we love with our friends and neighbors and supporting the diverse and changing interests of our members.

• Protecting property values: We value taking proactive steps to protect and enhance the investment members have made in their homes and in community amenities.

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• Financial soundness and sustainability: We value a financial structure that enables us now and in the future to meet community standards for the quality of our properties, membership programs and services and safety.

• Shared governance: We value and depend on the leadership and participation of members in the governance activities of the community and on an informed membership.

• Volunteerism: We value the active volunteer community service of our members, both in Canadian Lakes and in the surrounding communities.

• Leading into the future: We value careful planning, openness to change, and taking proactive steps that will ensure our best future as a community.

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staff refer to as our “High Season”. This is the time required before the summer to get our amenities ready for use, maintain them throughout the summer and then continue into the fall for winter shutdown.

I would like to thank our General Manager, our department heads, our staff and employees, our great volunteers, and my fellow directors that all contribute to making this process work.

Please continue to support the efforts that are being made to constantly improve Canadian Lakes for us all.

There are several events planned for the summer. The outdoor music pavilion is booked for the summer, so please join us for some live concerts. The Fourth of July fireworks show is always a great time to experience. The summer parade that hosts our Fire and EMS responders is scheduled to take place again this year.

The Canadian Lakes Association (CLA) also has some great events planned for this summer. Please check your current Lite Lines for more information. If you have not yet joined the CLA, there is no better time to do so.

I have witnessed more of my summer friends that leave for warmer weather in the winter returning. We wish all our traveling members a safe return and look forward to catching up with some of you. Have a fantastic summer and continue to stay safe, until next time.

CANADIAN LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS VISION STATEMENT Canadian Lakes is a premier recreational and residential community set in West Michigan’s scenic heartland. As a unified community of private property owners offering an unequaled quality of life, Canadian Lakes fulfills the diverse needs of all members in a natural setting for present and future generations to enjoy. This Core Vision is characterized by: • The natural beauty of the area and its desirability as a place to live • Outstanding recreational and social activities • Financial soundness and sustainability • Protection of property values through disciplined growth and the development and maintenance of a high quality infrastructure.

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S I WRITE THIS, it is a gloriously clear and sunny day, and my brain is skipping ahead to thoughts of bees, butterflies, and colorful flowers. And speaking of flowers ... Flower Power, formed in 1996, consists of a group of volunteers who design, plant, and maintain over 16 flower gardens on community property in Canadian Lakes. Each garden area has its own leader and helpers who plan and order what they need for their gardens. Our orders go to King’s Trading Post and ACE Hardware. Both businesses take very good care of our needs. Each leader can also purchase flowers and supplies on their own and be reimbursed. Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation (CLPOC) financially assists Flower Power in purchases of flowers, mulch, fertilizer, and deer repellent. AND OH BOY....DO WE NEED THAT! We try to have all planting finished by Memorial Weekend. But, of course, this IS Michigan! So, weather permitting, we will get everything planted by then.

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This will be my 5th spring with Flower Power and this year I am the new “leader”.

Mary Chuhran has passed the “baton” to me. Thank you, Mary, for a past job well done. I am enjoying every minute of getting my hands in the soil. Not so much enjoying trying to keep deer, rabbits, and woodchucks from using our gardens for their personal buffet table. I, along with my five helpers, are keepers of the gardens at the Pines on Pierce Road and the Ribbon Garden. It is so nice to hear the “Thank you’s” and “It’s so beautiful!” from golfers and visitors coming and going from the golf course as we work in the gardens.

Thank you for appreciating us.

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are always welcome. “Green Thumbs” are not required. Some of the flower beds need watering and we are hoping to have someone to again volunteer for that. We water Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Bill Groat will continue to water on Wednesday. If you can help with Monday and or Friday, that would be great.

Canadian Lakes has a water tank that can be hooked onto a vehicle. The gardens that do not have automatic sprinkling systems are watered this way.

Flower Power has one meeting a year. It is usually the first week of May. We collect flower orders and discuss any suggestions and concerns volunteers may have. Volunteers also share with the group if they have an abundance of perennials that need to be thinned and are wanting to share them. It is a great way to meet with other volunteers and welcome newcomers to the group.

I know that we have several new families that have moved into Canadian Lakes this past year and we welcome anyone interested in getting their hands dirty this spring and summer. Stop by when you see volunteers in the gardens and take a moment to say hi and visit.

If you have any questions about Flower Power you can contact me, Junanne Kern at 989-545-9559.

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Members-At-Large WHAT IS A MEMBER-AT-LARGE and what’s their role? Our Board of Directors currently has three committees specific to a department, or specific to an area in which we need an advisory committee of Board Members and members-at-large. In this issue and future issues to come we will highlight these members-atlarge so you can get to know them and see what all they are up to.

These members-at-large are the

glue that holds these committees together. They help develop processes, make conclusions, and execute plans to further better our community. Most committee members use their professional backgrounds to help advise their specific committees.

There are committee applications for members in good standing to fill out if they are interested in being on a Board Committee. It’s a great way to get involved and be part of the

process! These committees consist of Strategic Planning, Finance, and Architectural Control.

Today we take a look at the Lot Default Committee (LDC) membersat-large. The LDC currently has three members-at-large: Jo Alex, Bob Halpin, and Linda Tilley. Read below to see what they have to say about their committee and what they have to say about themselves.

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hat makes Canadian Lakes a wonderful community?

The various private lakes for fishing, boating, swimming or just enjoying nature are great. Or the choices of golf courses and the fact that Canadian Lakes offers many amenities such as pools, community events, and even a Castle. The area also offers local restaurants, doctors and even shopping boutiques. All of these wonderful things enhance our community. But what makes it really great, is the variety of people who have chosen to make Canadian Lakes their home, and who are driven to help make our community better.

With an MBA from Grand Valley State University, I spent 38 years in the food and beverage industry, with about 30 of these years working at Coca-Cola, in a variety of positions in Finance, IT and project management positions. My husband Bill and I decided to retire in 2015. We are Michiganders at heart but spent the past 20 years in Chicagoland area. While Chicago is a great city, it wasn’t home. Therefore, when we decided to ditch the rat race, it was an easy decision on where to move. After one day of looking, we found our fulltime year-round home on Lake Laura.

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for me to become restless and decide to look around to see how I could participate in our new community. I started by joining the Canadian Lakes Association in 2017, and soon was Membership Director where I have helped the CLA expand its membership base and support community events.

My term with the CLA will end this year.

Then in 2019 until it’s dissolution in 2021, I accepted the position as Member-At-Large of the Lot Default Ad Hoc Committee (LDC). As a member of the LDC, I had the opportunity to create a Canadian Lakes property database

which allowed the committee as well as the State Land Bank to mine data to identify opportunities, create plans and ideas to address future status of various lots. Then this year I started as Member-At-Large for the Strategic Planning Committee. My participation in the Strategic Planning Committee is new, but I am amazed to see how many plans or projects are in review or are being considered by each department of Canadian Lakes. These plans offer improvements for our community.

Some are very noticeable, such as the beach improvements, and some are more behind the scenes, such as the cooler for the Royal Grille.

All three of these roles have allowed me to contribute to our community by volunteering my skill sets and to offer ways in which I can help enhance our community. But more importantly, these committees have allowed me to meet many other dedicated volunteers, dedicated board members and members of our community who recognize the value of volunteerism, and who are also committed to make this community the best it can be.

Bob Halpin MEMBER-AT-LARGE

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’m serving this year on the CLPOC Board’s Strategic Planning Committee as an “At-Large” member. I previously served on this committee in the first year of my 3-year Board Director term which ended this past December 31st.

I personally enjoy being a part of the Strategic Planning Committee’s charter — which focuses on the long-term strategy for a CLPOC /Canadian Lakes future that is strong, successful, and sustainable.

It’s my hope that I can be a positive contributor to this committee, like so many “At-Large” Board committee members have been for years — on this committee and others like it (Finance, Architectural Control). I can tell you with 100% certainty that the Lot Default Committee (LDC) I chaired from the summer of 2019 through the end of 2021 could not have successfully operated with the depth of analysis, conclusions, and recommendations without the consistent participation and contributions of the “At-Large” members (along with my fellow Board Directors). Several of these “At-Large” members of the LDC team had not previously served on a Board Committee. New members serving on these committees brings along new ideas, different approaches, and fresh thinking.

I also hope I’m not a member of Strategic Planning Committee in a few years. Not because I wouldn’t want to be, or that I wouldn’t still enjoy it. But because the Board will have many other choices with CLPOC members who want to serve on the committee for a year or two. I realize a lot of people don’t have the appetite to go through a nomination and election process, or the 3-year term requirement that comes with being a Board Director.

But joining one of the Board Committees, or one of the many committees within the new Community Planning Process (Lakes, Golf, etc.) can allow members a more simple, less stressful, and time consuming on-ramp to be involved in, and contributing to key CLPOC endeavors.

I know there are many smart members in the CLPOC community who would be fantastic committee members (and Board Directors too). I know that they would each bring value too - given their unique backgrounds, interests, and

skills. I also believe the membership interest is there. When I took nominations for the LDC back in 2019, I had 17 members willing to throw their hat in the ring. Because I had so many nominations, I took on two extra “At-Large” members on the committee than I had originally intended to. I felt terrible having to turn down the others.

I don’t have the answer, but if the CLPOC gets a large influx of member interest going forward, perhaps the Board can devise a way to set up a “rotation” process that can maximize CLPOC member participation over a number of years to serve on the various Board and Community Planning Process committees. Leveraging our large number of outstanding members on these committees will only make the CLPOC stronger and more successful over the coming years. Join in!

Linda Tilley MEMBER-AT-LARGE

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pon arriving in Canadian Lakes, we noticed and appreciated the spirit of volunteerism amongst the residents. Canadian Lakes has a contingent of dedicated employees who provide excellent service, yet not a large enough group to be able to cover everything every day. Every amenity has a “committee” or group making sure that those amenities are safe and kept in good repair. It seems that nearly everyone here has at some time shared their talents, time, and concern for the greater good of all the residents.

My work experience is in not-forprofit management, human resources and accounting and those are the talents

I offered to share. By filling the board term vacated by the most recent President of CLPOC, Jan Watts, I learned a lot about the history of Canadian Lakes. After leaving the board, I chose to continue as a volunteer.

The IT project and some other forward-looking plans are important to me. I believe those projects will enhance the community and make it even more attractive to new property owners.

I would encourage everyone, who is able, to get involved. Your gains will be the satisfaction of helping your neighbors, making new friends, and the assurance of knowing the Board and Management of the CLPOC are taking great care of our community.

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he June/July issue of The Canadian Laker is my favorite! It’s June, so it’s officially summer in Michigan, in my opinion, and my birthday is also in June. Michigan summers, also in my opinion, are incomparable. However, I have nothing to compare a Michigan summer to, until after this June. I plan to check an item off my bucket list by boating Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri for my birthday, and I cannot wait. I have waited for this trip for many years.

Many of my friends have bragged about their boat trips during the Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout that takes place each year late August and I always beam with envy. I’ll finally be able to brag along.

I grew up on the mighty Muskegon River right here in Mecosta County. I’ve spent many days, my entire life, not only

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on the river, but also on Chippewa Lake, Clear Lake, Tri-Lakes and mostly all lakes here in Canadian Lakes.

I’ve spent a ton of boating time on our Great Lakes and always frequent our northern inland lakes.

My large boating group always does a Torch Lake, Lake Bellaire and Clam Lake boat trip each year. Boating is what I do, for sure! Although Lake of the Ozarks is extremely exciting, I’ll admit it’s going to be tough to top Michigan boating and a Michigan summer.

Canadian Lakes is the epitome of Michigan summers, don’t you think? Think about our amenities. lakes, golf, beaches, campground, pickleball, outdoor concerts, hiking/biking trail, Legacy Park... I could keep going, but we all get my point. In just four months or so, there seems to be just one place that rolls up all of a true Michigan summer in 11 square miles...Canadian Lakes.

This year, Lindsay, Marketing Associate, and I are focusing on internal marketing. Part of that is making sure new members that purchase property here are better informed. The process of making sure we know all new members who purchase in 2022 is not perfected yet. We are doing our best to connect with them all, but we know a few have

not crossed our desk. Current members can help us out by telling new members to come to the corporation office for their new member welcome pack and credentials. They a need membership cards and vehicle stickers. We also have a neat new member gift for those who purchased in 2022 and never purchased before.

So far, we have welcomed just over 40 brand new members to Canadian Lakes in 2022 who’ve never owned property here in Canadian Lakes.

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Besides the awesome gift they love, we’ve learned from them that they cannot wait for that good ole’ Michigan summer to start. Golf and water activities continue to be the two main draws of Canadian Lakes.

As Lindsay and I work on a more concrete new member onboarding process, we are also eagerly waiting for the new members website and the Canadian Lakes member app launch. Both are in the works. Intense work on our member data from the different software systems currently in use are getting combed through and consolidated to be uploaded into our new software. There will be a point soon that will require some interaction from members.

It’s possible we may be after additional email addresses if individual profiles are wanted on the new member website.

Of course, downloading the app will also require individual interaction as well, but don’t worry! Lindsay and I plan to keep you well-informed here in The Canadian Laker, the Member Bulletin, and also on the member website.

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Good day my fellow Canadian Lakers!

It’s the highest of high seasons in Canadian Lakes. Our boats are in the water, and if you see Marsha and I on the lake, feel free to come aboard and check out our new flooring. We got rid of the old carpet, and had individual seat covers made as well, so no more putting that big cover on every time we use the boat. Our beaches are full and beautiful, and there’s lots of fishing in the lakes. The courts are all busy with pickleball, tennis, and basketball. Our courses and fields are green and busy with golf, disc golf, softball, and ultimate frisbee. When you park your cars by the floating docks on East Royal this time of year, be aware of the flying disc.

It’s a good thing the disc golfers are much more accurate throwing their discs then old Harold is driving his golf balls. I see people riding their bikes and walking the new nature trail. The dog park is filled with Fidos and Fluffys. Marsha and I truly feel blessed to be able to live our best life here in Canadian Lakes.

As I’m sure I’ve already told you, my parents bought a lot in Canadian Lakes in 1968. Old Harold was five at the time ... who names a baby Harold by the way?! They were always so proud to tell people they were members of Canadian Lakes. Their love for Canadian Lakes is in large part the reason Marsha and I joined the CLA Board. It seemed like a great way to give back to the community that meant so much to our parents (along with the fact that Earl Christianson was so convincing). Giving back to your community is what being a CLA Board Member is all about. Think about it. What would Canadian Lakes look like without the CLA? There would be no more sanctioned clubs ... no more cards, quilting, dance exercise, gardening, or tennis ... just to name a few. There would be no more fun events ... no more Easter Egg Hunt, New Year’s Eve Dance, Kite Day, Cook-Offs, Winter Carnival, Veteran’s Day Program, Memorial Day Program, or Craft Shows ... again, just to name a few. At the heart of every community are the events and activities provided for members to enjoy. I can proudly say that 12 CLA Board Members provide all of this and more, including our monthly Lite Lines, our annual Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide, and numerous contests.

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community, rest in the hands of volunteers like yourself. The CLA will be losing three board members at the end of the year due to term limits. They have each served two, three-year terms and have all been instrumental in the continued success of the CLA. They are Jo Alex, Robin Bielby, and Sharon Schmidt. When you see them out and about in the community, please take the time to let them know how much you appreciate their tireless commitment to Canadian Lakes. With that being said, the CLA is in need of three new board members who are ready, willing, and able to COME JOIN THE FUN, because that’s what being a CLA board member is all about. It is fun, rewarding, and at times quite entertaining! Hopefully I have piqued your interest in joining the

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CLA board. Here is my contact information: phone 269-209-9871 and email haroldwolf63@gmail.com. Call, text, or email me and let me explain the fun opportunities the CLA has for you.

Speaking of fun ... upcoming CLA events this summer are the Ferris Community Band Concert at the Castle, our Summer Arts & Crafts Show and Quilt Show, our Youth Theatre Camp, our Summer Picnic, our Ice Cream Social, along with numerous fun Fishing Club contests, and that’s just what the CLA has planned this summer! I can assure you, each and every month of the year the CLA always has something fun and entertaining to look forward to, and I look forward to hearing from you, and seeing you at one of our many events. Stay healthy, safe, and strong!

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BY JOYCE B. WILCOX

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f you recently enjoyed “Mom’s Gift” performed at The Castle over Mother’s Day weekend, not only were you not alone, but you were also in good company. And that’s company on and off the stage. As a matter of fact, if you’ve attended any of the Canadian Lakes Players’ dinner shows or plays in the last twenty-five years, there’s a good chance that you’ve been blessed by Don and Millie Diget.

They’ve accomplished quite a bit on stage and behind the scenes in life, so let’s pull back the curtain and take a closer look at this dynamic duo, shall we?

ACT I Like many couples, the Digets purchased property in Canadian Lakes early in life with plans to build a home. They set that stage in 1968 and then they built their vacation home in 1980, immediately becoming trunk slammers for 15 years.

This more than capable couple began donating their time and talent on stage and behind the scenes for The Players shortly after moving up to Canadian Lakes in 1995.

Millie and Don were looking for ways to assist in the community as well as to have some fun and felt that helping out with The Players sounded like a good fit. Their pastor delivered additional encouragement by telling them, “You’re never retired; you’re just re-tooled.”

Apparently the Digets took him literally because their first experience with the big stage was in construction as they built sets and arranged props.

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The Digets Circa 1999

and learning the ropes while physically pulling the ropes for Blithe Spirit, their first play, Millie told family and friends, “Well, that was fun. But we’re never going to be on stage.”

For a while this thought rang true as the Digets continued to assist exclusively behind the scenes for a few years until uttering their first lines on stage in 1999 in Wild, Wild West.

They soon discovered that not only did they enjoy helping to set the stage, they could also hone and share their acting and directing talents with the community.

Living in Canadian Lakes full time for over twenty-five years has allowed this couple to perform, direct, and assist on and off stage throughout the year. This includes filling in any necessary roles throughout the winter months enabling the rest of us to enjoy the dinner theatre plays.

ACT II Although theatre has been a visible part of their participation and contribution to the community, through the years they have served multiple positions with the CLA, CLPOC, and Mecosta County. One year after moving up to Canadian Lakes, Millie started and taught a CLA aerobics class for several years and eventually expanded into teaching a line dancing class as well. Evidently the stage and classroom weren’t taking up enough of her time as she also served as CLA membership chair for three years. During this time while simultaneously punching her dance card, she also helped to convert the CLA membership system from cards to computer.

Don was hardly sitting idle while she taught her classes, as he was busy in CLA serving as vice-president and eventually president. He was also active on the Building and Grounds Committee for the CLPOC and helped orchestrate the building of the Donald Bollman Memorial Bridge. The Digets extended their volunteer curtain outside of Canadian Lakes and were likewise active with American Cancer Relay for Life in Mecosta County for about ten years, with Millie serving as chair for two of those years. “We both come from families that are born to serve,” Don said.

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ACT III The Digets’ curtain rose for me when they moved into Sunset Shores in 2010 and became my neighbors. While the residents of Sunset Shores have always been an active community, once Millie took hold of the reins of planning our social activities, things have never been more fun. She was quickly quite aptly dubbed cruise director and that title has stuck with her for the past ten years.

Although Millie holds the cruise director title and does most of the planning and coordinating, Don is always a vital part of all facets of every activity in addition to his diligent role as recording secretary at the Sunset Shores’ business meetings. The community helps and supports with each social event, but everyone is aware that it takes an incredible amount of time and talent on the part of the Digets. They are an awesome team and while residents of Sunset Shores feel blessed to have them, this dynamic duo feels blessed in Sunset Shores.

Every month there are well-planned and well-attended entertaining activities for some well-fed Sunset Shores residents.

One just can’t overlook the many pontoon cruises throughout multiple lakes culminating in anchored and tethered progressive dinner parties on the water.

And let’s not forget the everything-isgreen potluck dinners for St. Patrick’s Day complete with an assortment of Irish games, trivia, and prizes. There are also annual pre-holiday pizza parties with white elephant gift exchanges and Christmas carol sing-alongs.

There have been scavenger hunts throughout the neighborhood, golf outings, subdivision home tours,

campfires with sing-alongs, pumpkin carving contests, movie nights, talent shows, and various cook-offs for soups, chili, casseroles, and lasagna. Covid didn’t even halt activities as the residents participated in a Hawaiian luau on White Pines Beach complete with a sand castle building contest, costumes, and piped-in Hawaiian music. The feast consisted of a modified authentic island meal of pulled-pork sandwiches (in place of a roasted pig), plantain chips, a pineapple dessert, and an interesting assortment of tropical island beverages served with colorful umbrellas.

ACT IV The Digets have curtains that have gone up beyond Sunset Shores, Canadian Lakes, and even beyond Mecosta County.

Since 1975 they have been very active in and around Central Michigan University (CMU) in Mt. Pleasant with their active participation in all things concerning Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. Years ago while she was attending CMU, Millie was very aware of the helpful and positive influence of various adult mentors in her sorority life and felt that she would return the favor when she was later able to do so.

Due to her continual active presence long after graduation, she was asked by the chapter’s president to be the chapter’s advisor. She accepted and from 1991 to 2011 she provided an active year-round involvement with the members. From being present regularly for personal support, guidance, and of course since we’re talking the Digets, for even physical maintenance of the campus sorority house. This included making small repairs, constructing shelving, and arranging for other significant repairs outside of their expertise. They didn’t stop there as this eventually led to assisting with some major construction involving the attic and roof, resulting in the rededication of the newly remodeled sorority house in 2003.

“When I was advising for longer than some students had been alive, I thought it was time for someone else to be the advisor,” Millie said. Naturally, they’re still

Millie and Don Diget

active on campus. She and Don visit the chapter frequently, attend homecoming and Founder’s Day, and Millie presently serves as a liaison with the chapter housing corporation.

ACT V What’s behind curtain number five?

Pulling back this curtain of the Digets, you discover that they have also traveled well outside of Michigan and ventured on mission trips to Spain through their own local church, Trinity Fellowship of Big Rapids. They volunteered at Camp L’Arcada, founded in 1980 and located in the mountainous regions of the Pyrenees, northwest of Barcelona. This Christian adventure camp, similar to Spring Hill Camp in Michigan, was founded to assist youth and their families through various shared experiences in camping.

Camp L’Arcada’s needs were brought to their attention in a 2005 church bulletin when the camp asked for missionary assistance with various construction and repair projects. Enter

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the re-tooled, but hardly retired, handy and big-hearted Digets with hammers in hand. Speaking no Spanish, they volunteered to travel to Spain and agreed to work with other team members for ten hours a day for one week prior to the camp opening for the season. With construction and repair projects of bath houses, climbing walls, water slides, decking, stairs, and surface areas around the pool, Millie and Don had their hands and their hearts filled.

From 2005 through 2016 the Digets

volunteered to return to work six different summers, but in all that time they never saw the camp in operation with children. They returned in 2018 to observe the camp in full swing for twelve hour days for one week and remained for the second week to teach English camp to 11 to 14 year old children. With 6 a.m. wake-up songs and full days ahead of learning, playing, working, and speaking English ahead of them, everyone benefitted from these experiences, even the re-tooled seniors playing dodge ball.

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ACT VI In case you were wondering where the Digets were in 2017 between their missionary trips to Spain in 2016 and 2018, they went to Onagawa, Japan. This missionary trip was to help rebuild what a ten story tsunami had destroyed six years earlier. With the village totally swept away, the Megumi Project was started to create a venue for the women in the area so that they could feature their handmade items for sale. Remaking fashion accessories like ties and scarves from vintage kimonos became a necessary step toward their employment.

New jewelry created from washed up broken pieces of porcelain enabled the women to re-enter the economy with their newly created cottage industry.

The skilled craftswomen and merchandise were there; so was the determination to rebuild. What was needed was the physical assistance in rebuilding storefronts in order for this village to thrive.

So the Digets dug in and helped to put in subfloors, paint walls, put in gardens, and build shelving. They assisted in every way they could and made quite a bit of progress in their two week initiative. “They certainly kept us busy,” said Don.

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Don and Millie Diget have always felt that no matter how much they’ve given to the community, they’ve been blessed to receive so much more. Having helped others and given so much of themselves has helped them experience so much in life. From having new experiences to making new friends and from unique learning opportunities to the ability to travel, they feel that their lives have been enriched. Knowing that their show will go on, I’m sure that there will continue to be many more opportunities to lift the curtain and peek behind the scenes with the Digets.

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THE POPULAR LAKESIDE Motor Sports Summer Concert Series returns this summer, with a full schedule. Enjoy some of your favorite repeat performers as well as acts appearing in Canadian Lakes for the first time. Toe-tapping and handclapping are encouraged! You can dance to and even sing along with country, Dixieland, and rock standards, all performed with style by talented musicians and vocalists.

This year, all concerts will be held on Saturday evenings (dates shown below), from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Pierce Road Beach Reuther Pavilion. Appropriate for all ages—and musical tastes—these family-friendly concerts provide great entertainment in a beautiful setting. As an added attraction, a food truck will be on site this year, so you don’t even have to pack snacks. Just pull up a lawn chair and you’re ready to go.

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concerts are free; however, donations are appreciated to help us keep the music coming. 100% of all sponsorships and donations are used to cover costs for the shows. We’re pleased to have Lakeside Motor Sports return as our Title Sponsor; Isabella Bank, Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty, Ice Mountain, and Century 21 White House Realty as Concert Sponsors; and Sweeney-Holbeck-Edison, Tullymore Golf Resort, Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation, and Canadian Lakes Association as Series Sponsors.

Without such support, our concerts wouldn’t be possible.

Of course, it takes planning, preparation, and perseverance to put on these shows. The Concert Series Committee members are Dave Spieker, Diane Spieker, Jim Benoit, Jim Brakora, Kathleen Reau, and Danielle Maneke. Please thank them for their efforts and commitment.

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If weather doesn’t cooperate, a decision to cancel a show may be made the afternoon of the concert. Please check our Facebook page, Canadian Lakes Reuther Music Pavilion for updated information. A sign will also be posted for cancellations by the entry to the park.

Come out and join your friends for an evening of fine entertainment!

HERE’S THIS YEAR’S LINEUP: 6/11 – THE DIXIE RAMBLERS JAZZ BAND This musical group will put a smile on your face and make you feel like dancing.

This eight-piece band provides a mix of popular New Orleans style Dixieland music and classic jazz tunes from the ‘20’s through the ‘40’s. From Mecosta County, the band has played throughout midMichigan for the past 15 years. The Dixie Ramblers bring a unique sound and toetapping rhythms for you to enjoy.

6/25 – STOLEN HORSES A distinctive country sound, influenced by outlaw country legend Waylon Jennings and guitarist Albert Lee. This band has opened for national acts like Zac Brown Band, Justin Moore, and many others. Stolen Horses also performed twice at Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers Country night.

7/9 – REMEMBERING PATSY CLINE Judy Harrison, along with high-energy band ReBooted, will bring you on a beautiful journey through the rise and success of one of America’s iconic music legends—Patsy Cline. Enjoy an engaging evening with light narrative, choreography, and live musicians.

Whether you are new to Patsy Cline or a lifetime fan, this show will capture your heart.

Soul Syndicate

7/23 - MOONSHOT Moonshot is a classic and modern rock quartet based in West Michigan, featuring some of Michigan’s best musicians and singers. All members sing and harmonize and cover guitars, keyboard, bass, drums, and lots of great harmonica and slide guitar.

8/6 – THE SOUL SYNDICATE The Soul Syndicate pays tribute to influential funk, soul, and R&B artists of our time, with a sophisticated look, masterful musicianship, and a crowdpleasing act. The group includes a dedicated horn section and male and female vocalists. It masterfully combines classic dance music into multi-song medleys—so sing and dance along!

8/20 – KARI LYNCH BAND The Kari Lynch Band is an accomplished alt country/rock band based in Nashville, TN, originally hailing from Grand Rapids.

Talented singers, songwriters, collaborators, and performers, the band delivers an exciting, powerful performance. Known for powerhouse lead vocals and solid harmonies, dynamic live show, first-rate songwriting, and talent for creating music that spans musical genres and resonates with listeners of all ages, the Kari Lynch Band plays shows all across the country.

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For questions about the Fishing Club or about fishing in Canadian Lakes, contact Dale Doepker at dtroutman97@aol.com or 231-972-8663

20th Annual Young Angler’s Contest Saturday, July 2

2021 Young Angler's Contest Winner

CANADIAN LAKES FISHING CLUB will hold their 20th Annual Young Angler’s Fishing Contest on Saturday, July 2. This contest is for Canadian Lakes member’s children, grandchildren, and house guests, 16 years and younger. Prizes will be awarded in each of four age groups.

Trophy and prize for largest fish, prize for second largest, and four or more additional prizes by drawing.

Anglers are to provide their own tackle and bait and may fish in any of the Canadian Lake’s waters from shore, a dock, or in a boat. All anglers and/or their parent/ guardian must register at the Main Pavilion west of the CLPOC main office between 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, or 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Upon registration anglers will be given a bag for the fish, gifts, and instructions.

All fish must be caught on Saturday between sunrise and 10:45 a.m. (honor system). Adults may assist the youth only by baiting the hook, casting it out, and unhooking the fish. All fish entered must be caught and lifted out of the water with a rod in the hand of the youth. Participants

are to bring in only their single largest bluegill, pumpkinseed, or sunfish. between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Saturday for weighin. Award presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Crappie, rock bass, and perch are not eligible for the contest. All bass, pike 24” and over, and all muskies must be released live.

We will also be filleting entered fish at a separate table for demonstration. Fishing Club caps ($6 or $15) and tee shirts ($12) will be available for purchase. We will not be having a raffle this year, but a donation jar will be available to help the club pay for gifts and awards.

The Mecosta County Optimist Club will provide a free picnic lunch consisting of hot dogs, chips, cookies, and drinks, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Please bring your own chairs and other refreshments if desired.

There is no advanced entry form, but registration is required by the youth or adult on the afternoon before or morning of the event. A parent or guardian must accompany all children to the weigh-in.

There is no charge, and anglers 16 years and under do not need a fishing license.

Loon Precautions Our three loon pairs have returned for the summer. They each appear to have nested, and hopefully will each hatch two baby loons. Please stay at least 100 feet from any loons and their nests, so as not to disturb them. If you are idle in the water and they approach you, enjoy them, but be careful when you motor away. Last year we had only three successful baby loons on our lakes and only ten in our entire county.

Photography by Di Schwartz

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22nd Annual Canadian Lakes Bass Tournament Saturday, June 18 THE BASS TOURNAMENT will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Check-in time is 6:30 to 7:00 a.m., with a mandatory meeting at 7:00 a.m. The boat check-in location is White Pine Beach, on Maple Crossing Road North of Sunset Shores, and the director of the tournament is Jason Snyder. The entry fee is $25 for each fisherman in two-person teams, with an optional $10 additional fee per boat to be eligible for big bass awards.

There is a five-fish team limit of largemouth or smallmouth bass and fishing is only on the main chain of interconnected lakes. Ten percent of the entry fees go to the Canadian Lakes Fishing Club, before awards, for youth events. The total weight award pays five places: 30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, and 10%. The big bass

award will pay two places: 60% and 40%. The payout may be modified if the number of entrants is too low.

The registration entry form must be filled out, accompanied by a check made out to Jason Snyder, 11474 S. Lookout Ridge, and received by Thursday, June 16.

Cancellation after June 16 will result in forfeiture of entry fees.

At least one person on each team must be a member in good standing of Canadian Lakes or parent, sibling, child or grandchild of same. Entry forms are available at the CLPOC kiosk or CLA website. All boats must be registered and display a 2022 Canadian Lakes decal.

For additional information contact Dale Doepker, dtroutman97@aol.com, 972-8663.

17th Annual Bullhead Tournament Friday, August 5 & Saturday, August 6 THE FISHING BEGINS in any of the Canadian Lakes water bodies on Friday August 5th at 8:00 p.m. and ends at 2:00 a.m. Saturday August 6th.

(Shore fishing is usually best.)

The entry fee is $10 per person, except youth 16 and under are free and not eligible for cash prizes. The weighin will be 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 6th at the Pines Pavilion.

Forty percent of the total collected will be used to cover cost of snacks, refreshments, and youth. A bullhead wrangler award will pay three places: 15%, 10% and 5%, for heaviest fish.

(These awards come first.) A bullhead master award will also pay three places: 15%, 10% and 5% for the most total weight of only fish measuring 9 inches and over. (One award per person, tie breaker is heaviest in the other category.) There will be separate prizes for youth, most total weight, and heaviest fish.

All Canadian Lakes members, members’ families and house guests are welcome to participate. Fishermen can fish together but weigh-in is

individual, so fish caught must be kept separate. Gear is restricted to Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) fishing regulations: three rods and two hooks per rod. The minimum size is nine inches to qualify, so please release all smaller fish.

Pack all fish on ice in a cooler for bringing to the weigh-in. This is a catch and keep tournament, and all fish kept will be cleaned and cooked for the participants to enjoy. All fishermen are to bring in their fish, regardless of number! Entries must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5. Mail or deliver names and money to Sue Glazier, 8339 West Royal, 231-679-1938. Checks should be payable to Sue Glazier.

Bottled water and snack bags will also be provided for participants.

Please bring your own refreshments and other food to share if desired.

Youth 16 and under are especially encouraged to participate, as this is the easiest way for them to catch fish much larger than bluegill and see how easy they are to clean, plus taste so good.

Photography by Di Schwartz

Osprey Report A pair of ospreys has been sighted on our nesting platform at Buchanan Road, between the Main Lake and Lake of the Clouds. We wish them well in hatching and raising two or three baby ospreys as they have in past years.

In the entire county last year, we had reports of 18 total baby osprey. We also have reports of six bald eagle nests within Mecosta County.

Canadian Lakes Fishing Club Bass Fun Nights Wednesday, June 22 & July 27 FOURTH WEDNESDAY of the month from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Just show up before 5 p.m. to register and fish for three hours. At 8 p.m. we enjoy pizza, along with comparing our recorded largemouth bass from catch and release, with artificial lures only. Bring your own refreshments. Awards are given for the longest bass and total number of legal-size bass, with only one award per person. We meet at Pierce Beach and if you do not have a boat, come anyhow and someone will likely take you on theirs. Entry is $7 for Club members and $8 for others. Total award amount will be $3 times number of participants. Youth 16 and under do not pay entry fee but are encouraged to participate for separate prizes. The Fun Night for pike was in May. CANADIANLAKES.ORG

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WE PLAN TO HAVE THE 5K RUN/WALK AROUND Lake Laura on Saturday, July 2. The tee shirt pickup will be from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. in the parking lot that is east of the Royal Grille and tennis courts (9775 East Clubhouse Drive). The race will start at 8:30 a.m. in the same area.

Four trophies will be awarded: to the first adult male and adult female finisher in the 5K run, and to the first youth (12 years and younger) male & female finishers in the 5K run.

This is a “fun run” meaning that there will not be a clock and finishing times will not be recorded. Pets and strollers are welcome. Water will be available for participants after the run/walk.

This event is open to everyone and there is no entry fee; it’s FREE! You do not need to be a Canadian Lakes member to participate, nor do you have to purchase a tee shirt. If you would like to purchase a tee shirt with the Canadian Lakes logo, you can pick up a tee shirt order form at The Pines Pro Shop, The Royal Pro Shop, or go to www.canadianlakes.org to print the form. Note: A tee shirt purchase is not required, and it’s only guaranteed to be available if the tee shirt form and $13 is received by June 18. A limited supply of tee shirts will be available on race day for purchase.

If you have any questions, contact Lee Wolken at 231.972.7756 or at leewolken@yahoo.com.

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MY

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By Chris Zimmerman

Under the watchful eye of mama hen, turkey poults Photography by Dylan Horst

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Wild Turkey Population...Flying High or Crash Landing?

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t the risk of sounding like an old timer, the first wild turkey I killed was way back in 1988. I still remember that experience as if it was yesterday. After weeks of practicing my turkey calls, reading magazine articles, attending hunting seminars and talking to experts about hunting wild turkeys, I made plans to hunt near Fairview, Michigan. All the information I gleaned from those sources didn’t underscore the enjoyment that is turkey hunting.

The fun isn’t just dropping the hammer on a tom turkey, but rather, the leadup to the actual shot. Take it from an old salesman; it’s a thrill when someone answers your calls. When that “someone” is a wild creature, it’s even more of a delight.

The verbal duels between hunter and hunted unfolds like a springtime variation of the Middle Ages’ danse macabre. On one hand the hunter hopes to end a life; on the other, the tom hopes to create it by mating with a hen. Back in 1988, I called in a tom, and killed him at about 25 yards. From my perspective, it was an exciting ending to an epic day afield.

Author Chris Zimmerman with his tom

Throughout the years, I’ve taken many of friends and clients turkey hunting. We’ve had lots of fun and killed plenty of birds.

But lately, though, it seems like there hasn’t been as many turkeys as there once was. Maybe it’s my lean observations, offset by the plentiful memories of yesteryear that makes me think there used to be more birds than there are today. The difference between perception and memory is the foundation for a mystery: are turkeys not as abundant as they once were?

“Our turkey numbers are stable throughout Michigan,” says National Wild Turkey Federation’s district wildlife biologist Ryan Boyer. “Although we have no way of knowing exactly how many, our educated guess is that there are roughly 200,000 wild turkeys statewide.”

Historically speaking, wild turkeys were extirpated from the state by market hunters in the early1900’s. In the 1950’s they were re-introduced and their population increased. In the 1980’s, Boyer

says that turkeys were still doing very well.

In the early 2000’s turkey numbers hit their peak. Between 2004 and 2020, they’ve decreased slightly, but that’s not unusual for species that have been reintroduced.

Somehow, turkeys scratch out a living in some unusual places. They’ve expanded across most of the Upper Peninsula and taken hold on the outskirts of our biggest cities. Closer to home, a hen turkey made a nest under a shrub outside someone’s house in a Big Rapids subdivision. Over in Mt. Pleasant, a tom turkey harassed a prominent lawyer as he retrieved his mail.

Nesting success for a turkey is only 20% according to Boyer. Like most gamebirds, turkeys nest on the ground, which makes them susceptible to egg-eating predators like opossums, raccoons and skunks. Hen turkeys lay an egg a day for 10-12 days in a row, and then sit their eggs beginning sometime during the week of May 7-12.

Incubation takes 28 days of non-stop setting. If their nest is destroyed, a hen will re-nest up to five times in a season, Boyer said. Once hatched, chicks are easy prey because they can’t fly from a host of other predators like fox, coyote, hawks, owls, mink, otters, and the aforementioned eggeating critters.

A cold, early summer rain can be deadly, as a chick’s feathers won’t repel water. Without that feathery repellant – and its insulating benefits – young turkeys are unable to warm themselves.

Once turkeys reach adulthood, the toms’ biggest predator is hunters.

Only bearded turkeys can be harvested during Michigan’s spring hunting season.

Occasionally, hens grow a beard, which makes them legal to kill. Beards aren’t really beards at all, but rather, a tuft of stringy feathers protruding from the top of a turkey’s breast.

“Jakes” are immature male turkeys that have short beards a year after they hatch from an egg. Older toms have thicker, longer beards that act as a status symbol in the hierarchy of the flock. Over the years, I’ve killed jakes with small, scruffy beards and toms with beards so long that ZZ Top might be envious.

Officials with the Department of Natural Resources start the spring hunting seasons just after the breeding season has commenced. Although hens and toms may hook up more than once, all it takes is one encounter for a hen’s entire clutch of eggs to be fertile.

Boyer suggests that once a turkey reaches adulthood, their life expectancy is three or four years for a male, and up to eight or nine years for a hen. Winter weather can be deadly for turkeys.

Heavy snows — followed by an icy crust — keeps turkeys from finding food. In order to survive Michigan’s long winters, turkeys need to store up fat reserves in the fall of the year.

By mid to late summer, hens take their chicks to places where protein-rich insects are plentiful. Grasshoppers fit that bill, and are easy picking for turkey poults.

Mowed, grassy roadside right of ways are ideal areas for hens to take their chicks.

Short grass helps turkeys on two fronts: it doesn’t drench the chicks’ feathers on dewy mornings and it makes spotting grasshoppers easy. Dewy conditions keep grasshoppers somewhat sedated and therefore easier to gobble up.

Next time you’re on the road and see a hen or two with their bevy of little ones, slow down and give them space. They’ve defied long odds just to make it this far — and like us old timers — have many miles to go before they sleep.

Chris Zimmerman is a Canadian Lakes resident, a business owner, and the author of six Michigan-based mysteries.

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Treasure Seekers

BY ANN MCFEGGAN

THE TREASURE SEEKERS originated when Diane Larson wanted to share her enthusiasm for antiquing. In 1997, she put an ad in the Canadian Lakes News asking if anyone would be interested in attending a meeting to go discuss a new group called the “Treasure Seekers” focusing on antiques, shopping, and lunch, and visiting nearby small to midsized towns. In the past, they have had home tours of other members’ homes to see their prized antiques or treasures, tea parties – using antique teacups and dressing to the “nines” in the appropriate outfits – feathers in hats and all! On other occasions, they would meet somewhere and have a guest speaker who would give a small presentation on their antique collection of China, housewares, etc., or have a visit from an appraiser to find out what their treasures are worth.

The membership goes up and down in attendance, more in the summer and a little less in the winter, but no less fun in the winter. Each year they host a beautiful Christmas Luncheon, with a gift exchange of small antique items. The items could be passed among attendees three times, allowing each person to try and end Newaygo 2022

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up with the items they want. Some of the various destinations visited in the past have included trips to Alma, St. Louis, Cadillac, Houghton Lake, Mason, Williamston, Bay City, Saginaw, Midland, Ludington, Fremont, Newaygo, Whitehall, Montague, Muskegon, Clare, Winn, Blanchard, Mt. Pleasant, and many others. Each city excursion was a treasure in itself with the historical buildings. The group is typically comprised of women, but men

are very welcome and have come on trips in the past.

What does the future hold for the Treasure Seekers? A new change of hands always brings new ideas and new adventures. Four people guide the club today – Ann McFeggan, Linda Moore, Shirley Skarda, along with Kathleen Adams, who has very generously volunteered to be our photographer. We would welcome anyone that would help with planning a trip or suggest other venues. We have an electronic distribution list for communication, along with some Google Drive cloud space for our agendas, photos, and other communications, and a google calendar for our planned trips.

We welcome anyone to join our group! We will typically meet at the outdoor pool and carpool together.

When we meet, we will pass out an agenda for the day, with a listing of suggested stores to visit, along with where we will meet for lunch and at what time. Your carpool groups can decide when they would like to leave for the day. If you are interested in coming along and getting on the distribution list, you can send an email to treasureseekerscl@gmail.com or contact Ann McFeggan at 616-443-9207. We look forward to seeing some new faces.

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Joyce's Choices

BY JOYCE B. WILCOX

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ell dear readers, it would appear that we’re celebrating an anniversary of sorts. Seems like just yesterday when you invited me into your homes to share Joyce’s Choices of books, and here we are at six Canadian Laker issues later approaching the one-year mark.

And how appropriate that the recommended gift commemorating first anniversaries is paper!

That’s definitely one for the books.

My original goal was to try to read an average of four books a month and out of those eight books read for each bi-monthly issue, find five that I’d recommend. So far, this method has proven to be effective, eclectic, and incredibly enjoyable. With this issue, I’ve been able to 40 |

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scope out thirty-one books for your reading pleasure in the course of a year. With the positive feedback I’ve received, it seems that many of you have been enjoying several of my selections and exploring new authors.

I’ve tried to reach you all, so our year together has spanned a variety of genres: from women’s mainstream to mystery; suspense thriller to senior sleuth; light fantasy to frontier; psychological to sports; historical to hysterically humorous and to everything in between. I have also attempted to offer you a variety of authors in these various genres and managed to repeat only one author over my thirty-one picks. Care to take a guess as to which author was repeated?

All of this being said, the selections for June

and July include some fabulous beach reads from some of the best. From sassy to insightful to sizzling, the sand slipping through the hourglass on the beach will be well spent this summer. And if you’re looking for a more intense escape, there’s also a political thriller as well as a suspenseful mystery to keep you beached on your blanket this season. So, escape and enjoy, because this summer, life is a beach read!

All Summer Long

by Dorothea Benton Frank What better title for a summer beach read escape? What better author to have captured a reader’s attention and heart than prolific writer Dorothea Benton Frank? With just the right amount of family drama and life-altering transitions blended together, she manages to paint a memorable picture as charming as the lavish lowland landscape depicted in her chosen setting for this novel. It’s no surprise that so many of Benton Frank’s fans have long felt the sand between their toes as they read her books, sometimes while even sitting in their living rooms as they’re reading. This author knows how to breathe life into her characters as well as into her chosen settings.

The story begins as well-known interior designer, Olivia and her English professor husband, Nicholas, prepare to relocate from bustling New York City to the peaceful lowlands of Charleston, South Carolina. But Olivia has reservations. She’s not at all sure about their future and has a lot of ifs: if she’s ready to slow down; if they’re ready to renovate the house they’ve purchased; or if financially she can retire without some consequences from her previous business decisions.

Ah, the tribulations, negotiations, and jubilations of relocations in retirement.

As they say, “Been there, done that.” This is a witty and light read by the author

known as “The Queen of Sassy Southern Fiction,” so be prepared to escape to the beach as you read All Summer Long by Dorothea Benton Frank.

Through the years I’ve read and enjoyed several books by this author, and it should be noted that the previous two paragraphs of this review were actually written last fall after I completed reading All Summer Long and thoroughly enjoyed the book. Quite by coincidence shortly after I began compiling my reviews recently for this summer issue, I learned that Dorthea Benton Franks had passed away and her latest novel based on her recent fiftieth high school reunion remained incomplete. I also learned that as a tribute to this legendary best-selling author, her close writing friends and colleagues wrote a moving anthology entitled Reunion Beach to pay tribute to their dear friend. That list of friends includes Elin Hilderbrand, Adriani Trigiani, and Cassandra King Conroy, to name a few. Filled with short stories, essays, letters, and poems, it has all the makings of a great read. And yes, I ordered it and am saving it to read at the lake this summer following attending my own fiftieth high school reunion in early August.

Sweet Salt Air

by Barbara Delinsky With a B.A. in psychology and an M.A. in sociology, one need not wonder how bestselling author Barbara Delinsky is always able to weave a masterful story.

Sweet Salt Air draws the reader into the lives of Delinsky’s characters as they struggle with relationships, careers, and family drama. This inexhaustible writer has combined her educational background with her writing talents and proven she’s capable of handling atonement, belonging, and redemption while she creates a captivating summer beach romance novel.

Former best friends Charlotte and

Nicole have gone their separate ways for the past ten years while previously enjoying summers together at Nicole’s island house. Charlotte is now single and has become a successful travel writer while Nicole is a food blogger and married to her surgeon husband.

Nicole finds herself in need of her old friend when she’s commissioned to write a book about island food and lacks Charlotte’s interviewing skills.

The friends reunite for the book project in Quinnipeague, Maine and work together gathering recipes and island history from the locals. But life is never that simple. Their lives become further entangled as personal and professional problems pop-up.

They also discover that they’ve kept many secrets through those ten years and that sharing the truths may come at the cost of their friendship, other relationships, and possibly Nicole’s husband’s life.

As an added bonus, Delinsky has demonstrated her exceptional skill as a writer by breathing life into Quinnipeague, Maine and transforming this enchanting island into yet another character. Her scenic sketches of a small-town atmosphere create a destination worthy of more than just a visit. Your mind is on sensory overload with the author’s detailed descriptions. There are picturesque images of the ocean with its waves with bobbing ships; whiffs of the locally grown aromatic herbs while out on moonlit walks; tastes of the mouth-watering chowders simmering in the quaint kitchens of neighbors; and tasty sensations of the macadamia brownies melting in your mouth while fresh from the oven. Finding Quinnipeague such a fascinating place, I did some additional research about this island so that I could possibly plan a trip. To my absolute delight, as well as my total disappointment, I discovered that the island is a purely fictional creation of Delinsky’s imagination; proving once again that she is an exceptional writer. However, for some reason I’d still like to travel there.

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Summer Secrets

by Jane Green Summer secrets sizzling on the sands on the Nantucket seashore combined with wild, glamorous nightlife in London makes for some steamy and attention-grabbing beach reading this summer. But what else would you expect from New York Times bestselling author Jane Green? This Englishborn American author of 23 novels, dubbed “The Queen of Chick Lit,” knows how to pen a compelling drama filled with family relationships, betrayals, infidelities, and confrontations of the clandestine kind. Green knows how to pace her writing, includes overlapping subplots, and keeps her readers reading. You get the sense that she’s done her homework, especially with a present-day prologue which ends with, “Surely that won’t do any harm.” Secrets, secrets, and more secrets; if you thought you were going to be in for an interesting and revealing read, you’d be correct.

Green is an adept writer who draws the reader into the story immediately and manages to achieve empathy and interest for her protagonist.

Immediately in the prologue the reader discovers that Cat Coombs has been living a fast and dazzling life as a young London journalist who can skillfully fill an empty page, but unfortunately

Care for every stage of life.

can also masterfully empty many a bottle. Her days and nights become a succession of drinking excessively, suffering black outs, and waking up in unfamiliar places. She is almost literally drowning in her sorrows before she finally seeks help.

Cat knows things have to change and her world takes a turn when she meets an understanding and supportive recovering alcoholic and falls in love.

Eventually the two marry and have a daughter. While in recovery and on a writing assignment in America, she visits her family in Nantucket where she makes a terrible mistake and falls off the wagon yet again. The reader is all the while rooting for Cat as she navigates her way through her problems and relationships. Green transports the reader once again to Cat’s present-day life in her early forties, where the prologue ended, and the rest of the story begins. I’ll let you be the judge if what Cat’s about to do will surely cause any harm or not; these summer secrets are her secrets to tell.

State of Terror

by Louise Penny & Hillary Rodham Clinton Many of you familiar with award winning mystery crime writer Louise Penny may recognize some of her signature elements incorporated within State of Terror.

Included in this action-driven storyline are many of the author’s masterfully woven literary devices including a large cast of diverse suspects; murders by unconventional means; and a few red herrings which always manage to

keep the reader on his or her toes. Now combine Penny’s polished and prolific pen professionalism with Hillary Clinton’s vast experience as Secretary of State and her firsthand familiarity with Washington D.C. as well as life inside of the White House and you’ve just created a New York Times best-selling political thriller.

Readers are immediately thrust into the middle of the action of this novel.

The newly elected President Douglas Williams has recently appointed his political adversary, Ellen Adams, to be his Secretary of State and the country awaits her return from her first overseas assignment as the president is about to deliver his first state of the union address.

Her extremely busy and chaotic twentytwo-hour day in Seoul was unsuccessful and she soon learns that she was set up by the White House to fail in order to make the president look good.

The mistrust between these two political rivals and their staff members is instantly established but they have no time to heal old wounds as terrorists strike with calculated and horrendous attacks across the globe.

With international affairs in chaos, global alliances shattered, and with distrust within America’s own governmental departments, the plausibility of additional catastrophe is always looming. As the world is on the brink of disaster, you’ll find yourself on the edge of your seat turning the pages of

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The Cornwalls Vanish

by James Patterson & Brendan Dubois The best thing about reading a James Patterson novel is that you’re bound to be spell-bound from the first page to the last. The next best thing about reading a James Patterson novel is that like a certain potato chip, betcha can’t devour just one because you’ll want to read more.

The next-to-nextbest-thing about reading a James Patterson novel is that the author has managed to pen or co-pen over 200 novels; 114 of which have been New York Times bestsellers. In other words, Patterson has put the pro in prolific and you’ll always have a good book to read.

As co-author and award-winning writer, Brendan Dubois is certainly no slacker with 29 novels and 160 published short stories under his belt.

Combining the skills and experience of these two authors makes for an exciting and well-developed storyline. Nothing can go wrong for these authors, except in the lives of their main characters where little goes right.

The reader immediately learns that US Army intelligence officer, Captain Amy Cornwall, is on high alert as she enters her Virginia home and grasps the terrifying fact that her husband and ten-year-old daughter have been abducted. They are being held captive for the ransom release of another unidentified captive being held in Texas. She’s told to work alone, contact no one, and she has forty-eight hours to release the captive. Or they will kill her family. While she’s disciplined and well-trained, Cornwall never expected to have to use her skills to locate and rescue her loved ones. The reader is pulled along her cross-country mission,

fighting, and agonizing along with her as the clock ticks.

The intense action of this story takes root in the first sentence of the first chapter and then expands, twists, and takes hold throughout the subsequent 94 chapters of this thriller.

With an average chapter length of only 3.5 pages, the pacing is expeditious, succinct, and captivating. Even after you finish reading The Cornwalls Vanish, with 200 other novels from which to select, you’ll have no problem picking

another Patterson progeny to peruse. I checked. The Morton Township Library has stocked an entire shelf with over 150 of Patterson’s novels, so make sure you pace yourself.

As to which author whose name bears repeating? It was none other than Fredrik Backman, of Bear Town and Anxious People fame. But if I would have had to guess, my money would have been on James Patterson with his 200 novels.

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Safety

Kristin Wilcox

Safety Director kwilcox@clpoc.org

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ummer days are warm and bright with the scent of BBQ and bonfires wafting through the air, and the laughter of children rolling across the lake.

With the fourth of July just around the corner, let’s take a minute to talk about the firework laws here in Michigan that apply to residents and guests to our wonderful community.

MICHIGAN FIREWORK SAFETY ACT In 2012 Governer Snyder signed into effect the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act. This act made the sale, use, and possession of “consumer fireworks” legal. While some Michigan counties, cities, villages, or townships chose to enact their own fireworks ordinance, we here in Mecosta County have adopted the State laws. What does this mean for us in Canadian Lakes?

It means that it is legal to use fireworks on your private property (on authorized days) It is illegal to use fireworks on any common property including roadways, greenbelts and beaches without written permission from the General Manager.

Fireworks can not be used before 11 a.m. or after 11:45 p.m. except on December 31 (1:00 a.m.).

• Fireworks are allowed on the following days: • December 31st until 1:00 a.m. on January 1st • The Saturday and Sunday before Memorial day • June 29th to July 4th • July 5th only if it falls on a Friday or Saturday • The Saturday and Sunday before Labor day GUESTS TO CANADIAN LAKES Just a quick reminder that “The CLPOC Member is responsible for the conduct of a family member and/or invited guest(s). This includes , but is not limited to a tenant, renter, lessee and any other short-term or long-term user of private property included within the membership of the CLPOC. The CLPOC member is, at times, liable to the CLPOC for any and all damage to CLPOC property caused by these individuals.”

Make sure to stop in the office and pick up guest passes for all your guests and educate them as to the rules of our wonderful community. We all wish you a safe and happy summer season!

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SUMMER STORMS The warm weather here in Michigan, often times brings with it severe storms.

Immediately following the storms we ask that members and their guests refrain from unnessecary travel throught the community as we evaluate the status of the roads, downed trees, and power outages. Status updates on road and building closures will be sent out via email and Facebook. If you loose power please contact your respective power company to report the outage and check for restoral updates.

Photography by Kristin Wilcox

If you come across trees down across Canadian Lakes roadways please make note of the location giving the closest cross street or address and contact Safety. You may leave a voice mail if we are unable to answer. We will work as quickly and as safely as possible to clear the roads, this often means piling the debris on the side and coming back for it later. If you come across a tree down with yellow caution tape on it, we have it on our list! Please do not cross or touch any downed power lines as you will not be able to tell if they are live.

As always, we on the Safety Team want to thank the wonderful volunteers of Mobile Watch! Without your dedication our job would be much more difficult. Your safety in the community is our top priority!

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Roger Stobert

Mobile Watch Coordinator 231-288-0148 spankky@charter.net

C

anadian Lakes Mobile Watch wrapped up the 2020/2021 Winter Watch ( formerly referred to as the Red-Light Program) coverage effective April 1, 2022. It was a very busy year with over 200 homes on the list at one time or another.

When you see Mobile Watch patrollers, please give them a hearty thanks for their good work this past winter. I know that some of our residents are very thankful for the vigilance and timely red-light reporting which helped alleviate potential problems due to malfunctioning furnaces.

HOUSE NUMBER SIGNS For those of you who have already installed reflective house numbers in the front yard, the Mobile Watch and Safety Department thank you. These reflective green and white address numbers are a great help. They easily identified the house and make it more visible both day and night. These signs also assist the Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services in locating your home in case assistance is needed.

During winter, it is not unusual for house number signs and posts to get knocked down or bent. If that is the case at your residence, please correct this problem as soon as possible. It

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has been proven that clearly visible reflective house numbers are lifesavers.

When checking on the condition of your reflective house number sign, please assure that your sign is posted at least four feet off the ground. If your investigation reveals that the sign does not meet that specification, consider reinstalling the sign so that it does.

Signs posted lower to the ground than four feet may get partially or totally obscured by plowed snow during the winter months.

If you need assistance in reinstalling your existing sign or installing a new one, contact Roger Stobert, MW Coordinator. Roger will dispatch someone to help you.

These signs are available at Canadian Lakes ACE Hardware. In addition, applications to purchase professionally made signs through Morton Township are available at the CLPOC office or the Morton Township office in Mecosta. The form can also be downloaded from the Morton Township Website, https://mortontownship.org/.

DISPLAY THE CANADIAN LAKES STICKERS & VISITOR PASSES By now you should have installed your 2022 Canadian Lakes registration stickers, but if not, please do so soon.

Timely application minimizes delays when accessing amenities in Canadian Lakes, Yard Waste, the boat ramps, and can avoid receiving a warning sticker from Canadian Lakes Safety when parked at any of our beaches or other common areas.

The proper display of current year stickers also helps Safety and Mobile Watch identify vehicles that belong here and those that do not.

Please remember to provide your guests with personal guest passes and vehicle guest tags to hang on the vehicle’s rear-view mirror.

Guest tags and IDs can be obtained at the CLPOC office.

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TIPS The number of residents and guests walking, jogging, and running on our

roads increases dramatically with warmer weather. For your personal safety, please walk, run, and jog on the LEFT side of the road, against traffic.

Wear bright or reflective clothing and carry a flashlight at night to make it easier for drivers to see you. Be mindful of loose gravel, potholes, and debris on and next to your walking pathway.

VEHICULAR SAFETY TIPS Please remember the speed limit throughout Canadian Lakes is 25 mph. With the number of pedestrians, bicyclists, ATVs, and golf carts, not to mention the deer and other wildlife sharing our roads, we must remain alert.

Distracted driving is one of the major contributors to accidents. For your safety and that of your loved ones, please keep your attention on the road whether driving a car, truck, ATV, or golf cart!

Please watch your speed!

YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED One of the goals of Mobile Watch is to have at least one patrol every day in each of the nine Mobile Watch patrol areas. With the return of our snowbird members, we have been able to increase our patrol efforts. However, we now have members who are leaving due to seasonal employment opportunities.

While we have been successful in attracting some new Mobile Watch members, we need to continue to ask for volunteers to fill vacancies. Even if you cannot serve on a full-time basis, we welcome your assistance as a back-up or part time member. Remember, that we are all Canadian Lakers, and our strong suit has always been helping one another. If you can devote some time to help keep Canadian Lakes a safe place to live, please contact Roger Stobert at 231-288-0148 or at spankky@charter.net.

Enjoy the summer & be safe out there!

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References: Trusted and Local • Canadian Lakes Gutter Company is a trusted source for quality work. The Kaczmarski’s are great people with a convenient local location… (Chip Issette, White House Realty).

• Carl and his crew have done a great job helping my clients prepare their homes for sale…

(Realtor, Chuck Ames).

• I have referred many of my customers to Carl and his crew, they do a great job…(Handyman, Bob Hall).

We have provided services to both home and commercial business owners. Please call us for any size job. We specialize in Gutters, Gutter Covers, Gutter Cleaning. Also, in a variety of Washing related services including the treatment and removal of green moss, and black stains from ROOFS, HOUSES, SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND DECKS.

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Roger Stobert

Volunteer Yard Waste Coordinator 231-288-0148 spankky@charter.net

WHO To gain access you will need a current CLPOC ID, vehicle sticker or a guest pass.

Contractors hired who confirm his/her identity may use Canadian Lakes Yard Waste by presenting the member’s ID card, guest pass, or other information that the contractor is performing landscaping duties for a CLPOC member, e.g., contractor name, member name, and member lot number.

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WHAT Items allowed to be brought to Canadian Lakes Yard Waste include tree and shrub branches and limbs less than 4” in diameter and plant-based materials normally associated with residential yard maintenance such as grass clippings, leaves, and discarded mulch. Garbage, including food scraps such as rinds, peels, cores, etc., campfire ashes, and yard waste containers of any kind are NOT allowed to be left at the site.

WHEN Canadian lakes Yard Waste is OPEN every Wednesday and Sunday, 10am – 4pm, April through November except Easter Sunday.

Access is not permitted at other times.

WHERE Canadian Lakes Yard Waste is located on the south side of Pierce Road between 110th Ave. and Tullymore Drive.

WHY As open burning of yard wastes is not allowed in Canadian Lakes and to preclude the dumping of these wastes on neighboring lots and common areas, Canadian Lakes Yard Waste was established to provide CLPOC members in good standing with a place to dispose of their residential yard waste.

QUESTIONS Your friendly on-duty yard waste attendant will answer any question you may have, or you may contact Roger Stobert, Yard Waste Coordinator, 231-288-0148 or spankky@charter.net.

CLPOC Board Minutes

Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation Board of Directors Meeting February 26, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m.

Attendee’s Role Present

Zoom (Z) In Person (IP) Paul Szymkowicz John Colley James French Steve Wilcox Dan Altier Steve Brandt Shannon Hannon Jerry Juncker Dan Rice

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director Director Director Director Director

Absent

IP Z Z IP Z IP IP X IP

Others in attendance – Greg Babbitt - General Manager, Kim Dowell – Comptroller, and Jessica Slendak – Marketing.

AGENDA TOPIC’S AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance – Meeting called to order

by President Szymkowicz @ 9:00 AM and Pledge conducted.

2. Agenda Approval – Motion Director Hannon/Support Treasurer French Passed Unanimous 3. Austin and Morton Township Reports – None 4. Presidents Report – President Szymkowicz spoke on general community topics.

5. Financial Report – Kim Dowell information in agenda packet.

COMMITTEE REPORTS 6. ACC Committee – No report.

7. CLA – Director Rice Shared update of CLA Board meeting.

8. Executive Committee – President Szymkowicz shared general update

and that Legal topics were discussed and will be shared in Executive session with Directors.

9. Finance Committee – Shared monthly meeting updates on financial issues, Dam status, and IT. 10. Strategic Planning Committee – Update on current projects discussions.

11. General Managers Report – a. Information in agenda packet. b. Controller Kim Dowell presented from her department. c. Provided status of current projects. d. Provided updates from his committees. e. General Manager Babbitt provided comprehensive update on the Community.

12. Consent Calendar – Motion Secretary Wilcox/Support Director Rice Passed Unanimous

13. Member Comments on action or discussion items – None 14. Items for Board Action – None 15. Items for board discussion – New Bylaw, Replacement Reserve Fund Percent Funded. Presented by Treasurer French. Discussion from Vice President Colley and Director Altier.

16. Member Comments – None 17. Director Comments – Comments from President Szymkowicz, Vice President Colley, Treasurer French, Director Altier, Director Brandt, Director Rice, and Director Hannon.

18. Member communications – IT Update.

19. Moved to executive session – 9:38 AM Respectively submitted by Steve Wilcox, Board Secretary.

(Minutes are printed as submitted.)

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CLPOC Board Minutes

Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation Board of Directors Meeting March 26, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m.

Attendee’s Role Present

Zoom (Z) In Person (IP) Paul Szymkowicz John Colley James French Steve Wilcox Dan Altier Steve Brandt Shannon Hannon Jerry Juncker Dan Rice

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director Director Director Director Director

Absent

IP Z Z Z Z IP Z Z Z

Others in attendance – Greg Babbitt – General Manager, Kim Dowell – Comptroller, and Jessica Slendak – Marketing.

AGENDA TOPIC’S AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Call to Order – Meeting called to order by President Szymkowicz @ 9:01 AM 2. Pledge of Allegiance – Pledge conducted.

3. Agenda Approval – Motion Director Hannon Support Treasurer French Passed Unanimously 4. Austin and Morton Township Reports – Austin Township set annual budget meeting dates and budget items. Morton Township set hours for tax appeals. Will have a meeting for ARP money. Set gypsy moth program for a targeted area.

Approved motocross track.

5. Presidents Report – Given by President Szymkowicz 6. Financial Report – Given by Kim Dowell documents contained in meeting packet.

COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. ACC Committee – Given by Secretary Wilcox – two new home approvals 2. CLA - Given by Director Rice – CLA pot luck was a success, Easter egg hunt is April 16, they are currently planning for spring/summer activities.

3. Executive Committee – Given

by President Szymkowicz – Legal updates, Hoover Dam and Pierce road dam updates, IT update and

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6.

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community violations.

Finance Committee – Given by Treasurer French – Reviewed Budget projections, small claims status, Capital/RR recommendations for expenditures, Hoover Dam and Pierce road dam updates, IT Update.

Strategic Planning Committee – Given by Vice President Colley – SP didn’t meet.

General Managers Report – Given

by General Manager Babbitt a. In meeting packet b. In meeting packet. c. Hoover and Pierce Road dam update, Restaurant cooler and taps are delayed again, subdivision signs installed on Monday, IT is progressing but will be delayed. d. Only Marketing awareness committee met. e. Pines and front nine of Royal open April 1, Restaurant resumes normal hours April 3, All amenities are working to get ready for high season.

Consent Calendar – Motion by Secretary Wilcox Support by Director Rice Passed Unanimously Member Comments on action or discussion items – None Items for Board Action – Motion to adopt the operation line-item budget for Fiscal Year 2023 Beginning April1, 2022 thru March 31, 2023, in the amount of $5,33,215.00. Including,

contributions in the amount of $622,000 to the Replacement Reserve Fund and in the amount of $50,000 to the capital reserve fund. And to also approve Replacement Reserve expenditures totaling $593,904.00 and Capital Expenditures of $46,000.00. Motion Treasurer French Support Director Brandt Passed Unanimously.

10. Items for board discussion – Motion to suspend the meeting rules in order to take action. Motion Treasurer French Support Director Brandt Passed Unanimously.

Motion to approve an additional contribution to the capital fund in the amount of $72,000 for the Fiscal year 2022. Motion Treasurer French Support Director Hannon Passed Unanimously Member Comments – None Director Comments – Director Rice regarding the success of Funding Plan. Vice President Colley regarding increase amenity usage. Director Hannon regarding the upcoming high season. Director Altier, Secretary Wilcox, and Treasurer French concurred with previous comments. Director Brandt thanked Directors and others for help with Softball field improvements.

11. Member communications – AOI and IT updates 12. Moved to executive session – 9:51am Respectively submitted by Steve Wilcox, Board Secretary.

(Minutes are printed as submitted.)

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Looking for something to do? Check out the social opportunities happening in Canadian Lakes below, based on the day of the week!

Monday MELODY MAKERS (LADIES) 9:30 am • Apr-Jul/Sept-Dec. Highland Haus 231-796-2460 DOTTED CUBES (BUNKO) 1 pm • 2nd Monday Alpine Haus 586-549-7705 CANADIAN LAKES MEN’S CHORUS 3:30-5 pm • Apr-Dec. Highland Haus 231-359-1114 EUCHRE CLUB 6:30 pm Alpine Haus 231-972-7920 CAMERA CLUB 6:30 pm • Every other Monday Highland Haus 916-258-5619 MEN'S 18-HOLE GOLF LEAGUE 8 am • May-Sept.

The Royal Golf Course 989-513-9561

Tuesday POOL CUE LEAGUE 1 pm • Oct-Dec/Jan-Mar. Member homes 231-972-7327 TABLE TENNIS 7 pm Alpine Haus 231-408-7716 EXERCISE/DANCE CLASS 2-3 pm Alpine Haus 231-972-0029 DROP-IN MIXED TENNIS 9-11 am • Seasonal Alpine Haus Courts 231-408-8801

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MEN’S TUESDAY 9-HOLE LEAGUE 8 am • May-Sept.

The Highlands or The Pines 248-231-2990 or timhannon@comcast.net

FISHING FUN NIGHT Variable • 4th Wednesday • May-Sept.

Main Beach TBA

WOMEN'S 18-HOLE GOLF LEAGUE 8:30 am The Royal Golf Course 231-250-1257

GREAT IDEAS 2 pm • 2nd & 4th Wednesday Highland Haus 810-919-1765 or ppwig@aol.com

Wednesday

Thursday

GARDEN CLUB 10 am • 1st Wednesday • Apr-Nov. Highland Haus 231-972-5702

MEN’S CHRISTIAN BOOK STUDY 7:30 am • June-August Royal Grille 231-972-5132

QUILT CLUB 10 am-4 pm • 3rd Wednesday Highland Haus 616-581-6734

EXERCISE/DANCE CLASS 10-11 am Alpine Haus 231-972-0029

MAH JONGG 11:30 am • Apr-Oct. Alpine Haus 231-972-3054

NEEDLES AND NEWS 1 pm • 1st & 3rd Thursday Alpine Haus 231-598-2203

MIXED BOWLING 12:30 pm • Sept-May Remus Lanes 231-972-0700

MODEL YACHT CLUB 1 pm-3 pm • Apr-Oct. Edgewater Park 231-629-1004

DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1 pm • Weekly Alpine Haus 231-972-4858

ULTIMATE FRISBEE 7 pm-8:30 pm • Apr-Oct. Behind Legacy Park 231-246-6181

CANADIAN LAKES PLAYERS 4:30 pm • 1st Wednesday Highland Haus 231-972-7447

Friday

CANADIAN LAKES FISHING CLUB 7 pm • 2nd Wednesday • Apr-Oct. Alpine Haus 231-972-8663 TREASURE SEEKERS Variable • 4th Wednesday Destinations Vary 616-443-9207

DROP-IN MIXED TENNIS 9-11 am Royal Courts 231-408-8801 MAH JONGG 11:30 am • Apr-Oct. Alpine Haus 231-972-3054 WRITERS QUEST 3:00 pm • 1st Friday Alpine Haus 734-223-7841

Saturday EUCHRE TOURNAMENT 1:00 pm • 2nd Saturday • Oct-April Highland Haus 231-972-3054 MODEL YACHT CLUB 1-3 pm • Apr-Oct. Edgewater Park 231-629-1004

Comprehensive eye exams and full optical services provided, including a large selection of sunglasses!

Get your social gathering listed here! You must be a CLA Sanctioned Club and you must meet regularly.

Simply send an email to thecanadianlaker@gmail.com for more details. If your group info is incorrect, please update us by also sending an email to thecanadianlaker@gmail.com.

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CALENDAR EVENTS of AREA

June

JUNE 25 Chris Rock: Ego Death World Tour 2022 6

JUNE 2 Slipknot Knotfest Roadshow 2

JUNE 26 CHEER LIVE 2022 TOUR 2

JUNE 4 Welcome Meet & Greet 7

JUNE 26 Pride Festival 4

JUNE 5 Home Free 5

JUNE 29-JULY 2 Children’s Theater Camp 7

JUNE 10 Leanne Morgan 5 JUNE 15 Mental Health Awareness Rally 4 JUNE 15 Ferris Community Band at the Castle 7 JUNE 16 New Kids on the Block: Mixtape Tour 2022 2

JULY 21 Chris Stapleton’s All American Road Show with special guest Elle King 6 JULY 30 Zac Brown Band: Out In The Middle Tour 6

August AUGUST 5 Journey 6

July

AUGUST 12 17th Annual Bullhead Tournament 7

JULY 2 3ICE 2 JULY 2 Monster Truck Madness 8 6 JULY 2 Young Angler’s Fishing Contest 7

AUGUST 13 Bullhead Contest Finals 7 AUGUST 13 Community Information Day 7

JULY 2 CLA Picnic 7

AUGUST 13 Blake Shelton with special guest Justin Moore 6

JULY 3 Canadian Lakes Seniors vs. Celebs Baseball 7

AUGUST 16 The Return of The Glenn Miller Orchestra 5

JULY 8 The Lumineers 2

AUGUST 17 Maroon 5 2

JUNE 18 CLA Summer Art, Craft, & Quilt Show 7

JULY 9 The Black Crowes Present Shake Your Money Maker 6

AUGUST 17 CLA Ice Cream Social 7

JUNE 21 Broadway Grand Rapids Presents Mean Girls 5

JULY 10 The Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour - Rescheduled 2

JUNE 22 Bass Fishing Fun Night 7

JULY 16 Kevin Hart Reality Check 2022 AUGUST 27 1. Ferris State University — www.ferris.edu/arts Summerfest 4 JULY 16 2.

Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids — vanandelarena.com; Tim Allen 5 AUGUST 27 616-742-6600 18th Annual Pike Tournament 7 3. Central Michigan University — cmich.edu/Calendar JULY 16 7 4. Big Chorus Rapids area — cityofbr.org, Community Melody Makers Men’s Concert AUGUST Calendar; 27 231-796-7640 Canadian Lakes Dog Days 7 JULY 20 5. DeVos7 Performance Hall, Grand Rapids — Bass Fishing Fun Night AUGUST 30 devosperformancehall.com; 616-742-6500 Pitbull 2 6.

Soaring Eagle Casino, Mt. Pleasant — JULY 21 soaringeaglecasino.com; 888-732-4537 Dude Perfect 2 7. Canadian Lakes Association — canadianlakesassociation.org 8. Art Works, Big Rapids-www.artworksinbigrapids.org

JUNE 17 Tomlin UNITED 2 JUNE 17 Don McLean 5 JUNE 18 Bill Maher 6 JUNE 18 Annual Bass Tournament 7

JUNE 23 New Kids on the Block: Mixtape Tour 2022 6 JUNE 25 Car Fest 2022 – MCVB & River Valley Car Club 4

AUGUST 19 Vince Gill 5 AUGUST 24

INFORMATION IS FROM THE Bass Fishing Fun Night 7 FOLLOWING WEBSITES: 2

INFORMATION IS FROM THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES

521. Ferris State University: www.ferris.edu/arts T h e C a n a d i a n L a6.ke r Soaring Eagle Casino, Mt. Pleasant: soaringeaglecasino.com; 2. Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids: vanandelarena.com 888-732-4537 3. Central Michigan University: cmich.edu/Calendar 7. Canadian Lakes Association: canadianlakesassociation.org 4. Big Rapids area: cityofbr.org, Community Calendar; 231-796+7640 8. Art Works, Big Rapids: www.artworksingbigrapids.org 5. DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids: devosperformancehall.com; 616-742-6500 CANADIANLAKES.ORG

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