August 31, 2013 Unofficial minutes and Gossip
Appox 112 members
Treasurer report that
we have about $3500
We have 5 baby swans and extra pair of adults, Please don’t
feed the swans as this causes them to fight.
Lots of perch were caught this winter, Many pike were caught
this year.
Bears were spotted at the Hillcrest Lounge an on Guilford
Ranch road, and Island lake resort
Annual Boat parade went off great as well as a new Parade of
Lights at night this year
Arts and crafts show will be held on Saturday only this year
We need email addresses of every one to keep costs of
mailings down and to inform members of important news
Returning Labor Day Boat races 3pm with free hot dogs
Boats are starting to appear at the easements again. Also
some cars are being parked on the easements.
Water quality is still good. This is a chemical test and not
a biological test. Please watch the use of fertilizers (no Phosphorus) Also
check and make sure you septic is cleaned and working properly
Invasives! Watch and
pull out Purple loose Strife. This shoreline plant, which is very pretty, can
spread quickly and fill the lake. Autumn olive is a silver leaf bush that also
spreads quickly.
ORVs going through woods on west end of lake. This may cause
closure of that area to walkers. Discussion on how to remedy the situation.
Check your property taxes and challenge them if too high.
New meeting time for the association will be at 10:00AM
Next meeting will be May 24th 2014
