Lake Carroll News, May 2016 Page 1A

May 2016 www.golakecarroll.com Vol. 44 No. 5

Lake Carroll NewsA publication of the Lake Carroll Association and its Members

The Lake Carroll News is online! www.golakecarroll.com News & Events>Newspaper

OFFICE CLOSURES:May 30: Memorial DayJuly 4: Independence DaySept 5: Labor Day

BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE:May 20, Jun 24, Jul 22, Aug 26, Sep 23, Oct 21, Nov 18, Annual Mtg & BOD Mtg Dec 4, Dec 16 if needed.

LCA FIREWORKSSat., July 2, 2016 – Set off from the dam.

GOLF COURSEThe Golf Course is in “full swing”. Find...Upcoming Golf Events list ......................8BReciprocal Course List ..........................9BEvent Flyers & Details................9B & 10BLesson, Camps & Clinics..........11B & 12B

Sponsored by the LC Fishing ClubPage 2B

2016 Lake CarrollMember Survey

Thank you to those property owners who took the time to complete and submit the 2016 LC Members Survey. Results have been tabulated and can be found on pages 14A-15A of this publication. The results, as well as the open-ended questions allowing for comments (#39, #41, #46, & #49) are available on the Lake Carroll website. Look for a link on the Welcome page to logon and access the summary. Hard copies are available at the Admin Office upon request, Mon-Sat, 8am-4:30pm.

Recreation Easter & Wacky Game Night photos. Page 14B

Article II in the series

“Why In The World Would We Want To Build A New Lodge”

can be found on page 6B.

WHAT’S

INSIDE2016 DECALS/MEMBERSHIP CARDS As has been reported in the April issue of the Lake Carroll News, decals & Membership cards have been issued to Members who are current with their 2016 dues & fees and have returned the 2016 Information Sheet with the appropriate fees, insurance papers and registrations & photos. Effective April 1, 2016, decals must be displayed. As the summer season draws closer, more & more owners are trying to register all their “toys” which is required to enjoy the summertime amenities. Please plan ahead by calling the front desk (ext 10 or 20). The Front Desk Staff will let you know what is needed to complete the registration process. By calling in advance, the front desk will try to have everything ready for you when you arrive at the office. Weekends (especially this time of year) can get a bit hectic. Please help us by checking your records, make sure you have decals for each and every one of your watercraft, ATVs, etc. you intend to use. We will do all we can to help. Saturday morning is usually not a great day to get in touch with your insurance agency for your insurance updates or for you to locate the current registration cards! If you plan on using the amenities (i.e. golf course, pool) and haven’t submitted your photos for your membership cards, email them now to photoid@golakecarroll.com. As we have been publishing in the previous issues of the LC News, CURRENT CARDS FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN 5-24 YEARS OF AGE HAVE BEEN DEACTIVATED AS OF May 1, 2015 unless a new photo was submitted in 2014 or 2015. New photos must be submitted for the cards to be reactivated. As always, all dues & fees must be current to use the amenities and register your “toys”.BOAT REGISTRATION Boat decals plus the CORRECT lot and section number must be displayed on all watercraft PRIOR to launching. Also newly reg-istered watercraft (pontoons, jet boats, ski boats, runabouts, bass boats and deck boats) must be measured prior to launching. The Association requires at least one member per lot to attend the IDNR Boat Safety course. This course is mandatory if you wish to register a boat at Lake Carroll. If you have taken the course at Lake Carroll, the office will have your records. If you take the course at another location, the Association Office will need to have a copy of the yellow certification card, which you should have received at the completion of the course. You must also complete and pass the Lake Carroll Boat Safety Quiz. Upon completion your test will be on file with the Association Office. The LC Boat Safety Quiz is available on the Lake Carroll website on the Lake and Natural Resource webpage and at the Association Office. For information on IDNR Boat Safety class locations throughout the state call: 1-800-832-2599. You may also go online http://boat-ed.com/il/ and complete the test. You will need to print the page with your results, if you wish to register watercraft at the Lake prior to receiving your actual IDNR Boat Safety card.MARINA CONCESSION Please review the Marina Concession procedures if you plan to use the concession invoices at the time of purchase at the marina. As always, only members in good standing may elect to pay their purchases made at the Lake Carroll Marina by using the Marina Concession invoice. A minimum purchase of $25 is required to utilize this method of purchasing. A current Visa/MasterCard authorization form must be on file at the Association Office or your payment MUST be received within 15 days of purchase. If no payment is made within the 15 day timeframe, the amount due will be processed with the Visa/MasterCard information on file. The Association may curtail the privilege of purchasing at the Marina if concession invoices remain unpaid.

THE ASSOCIATION DOES NOT SEND STATEMENTSFOR CONCESSION INVOICES

Please refer to the 2016 Rules & Regulations for complete details, Chapter 54 Lake Regulations, Section 54.06. Members in good standing may also use their credit cards or Lake Carroll gift cards at the Marina to pay for their purchases at the marina. CAMPGROUND INFORMATION Reminder: The month of May is the start of the mandatory camping requirements for the seasonal campsites. Two (2) overnight camps are required in May; four (4) overnight stays are required in June, July & August and September requires two (2) overnight camps. All camp-ers must sign in with the campground host upon arrival. Campers may also sign in at the Association Office, if the campground host is not available. The sign-in forms are used to track the camping requirements. Please save your copies for your records. Reservations for the daily/weekly sites may be made by calling the Association Office Front Desk 815-493-2552 ext 10 & 20. All dues & fees must be current to use any of the Lake Carroll amenities. Please review your campground rules. Only one reservation may be on the books at a time. All campers must have a 2016 decal displayed. If you have not yet received yours, please call the Front Desk (815-493-2552 ext 10)MARINA SLIPS There are still a couple of Marina slips available at the West Marina (dam) for the 2016 season. The fee is $540.00. Please call 815-493-2552 x20 (Monday-Friday 8am–4pm) if you are interested in one of them. Only members in good standing are eligible to use the slips. Please refer to the 2016 Rules & Regulations for complete details.NEW OWNERS Lake Carroll has several new families using the facilities this summer and we welcome all of you. Copies of the Rules & Regulations, By-Laws, Fee Schedules, an Information Sheet and registration information are sent upon receipt of the recorded deed & transfer fees to new Members. Please review this information. Decals & photo id cards will be issued when the photos are provided for our database and the com-pleted information sheet is returned to the Association Office. All dues and fees must be current. If you return the information sheet in person, the Front Desk Staff will be happy to take photos of your family. Processing the 2016 cards will be done as time allows. You may also email your photos to photoid@golakecarroll.com. Please call or visit our office if you have questions.QUARTERLY DUES PAYMENTS April 30, 2016 was the 2nd quarter due date for owners paying their dues on the quarterly payment schedule. A $100 late fee was added to unpaid quarterly accounts if no 2nd quarter payment was received by the due date. Have a safe & fun summer!

Notes from the OfficeBy Julie Brantner

Accounts Receivable and Front Desk Supervisor

Editor’s Note: Many times this article is easily overlooked. It appears on page 3A of each issue of the Lake Carroll News. It offers vital information regarding registration, LCA photo ID cards, and important dates when payments are due. Please make a habit of scanning the sub-headings of this article each month to see if any information offered pertains to you and your family.Donna Beyer, Communications Director

MANDATORY LOT MOWINGS#1 May 14-22 ~ Report by 12pm May 23rd to mowing@golakecarroll.com or 815-493-2552 ext 27. Provide your Name, Sec & Lot, and date mowed. If you don’t report it, you will be billed for LCA arranging the mowing. Whoever mows (you or a contractor) calls in the report.

#2 Aug 13-21 - Report by 12pm Aug 22nd.

You can email your mowing report to mowing@golakecarroll.com

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Administration GM Report-Goose Mgmnt ................... 3A Office Notes ......................................... 1A Member Survey ............................. 14/15A Photo ID ............................................. 18B Safety Accessories ............................. 23BBoard of Directors BOD Member List ............................... 6A Minutes 3/18/2016 ............................... 6A “Why Build A New Lodge?” Article II 6BCalendars - Events/Committees/Club ... 7AClassifieds ............................................ 20BClubhouse Dine-In Specials ................................. 11A Easter Photos 10/11A Hours .................................................. 10A Mother’s Day Brunch......................... 10ACommunication GM Report to Board ............................ 9A “Lots to Offer” ................................... 16A Standing Committees ........................... 6AEquestrian Open House ....................... 16AFinancials 2/29 & 3/31/ 2016................. 5A Money Matters ..................................... 5AGolf Friday Morning Scramble .................... 8B From the Golf Pro ................................ 8B Ladies Golf League ............................ 13B Lessons, Camps & Clinics .......... 11&12B Reciprocal Courses .............................. 9B Upcoming Golf Events ................ 8/9/10BLake & Natural Resources 2016 Daily Fish Limits ........................ 4A Bass Tourney Schedule 2016 ............... 5B Bluebirds .............................................. 5A Catch of the Day – Pics Wanted ......... 15B Fishing Club Member Form................. 5B Fish Tales ............................................. 3B Goose Nest Location Help ................. 21B Kids Fishing Derby .............................. 2B Lake & Natural Resources ................... 2B West Marina Concession Hours ........... 1BNicor ....................................................... 7BPhoto Club News ................................. 13B Aerial Photos For Sale ....................... 16A Photo of the Month – Conley ............. 13ARecipe Corner Spring Cake – Trailside ...................... 22BRecreation Pool Hours (See RecDirect) ............... 14B RecDirect ........................................... 14BRecreation Classes TOPS Health & Fitness Mtgs ............. 19B Yoga ................................................... 18B Zumba (See calendars) ......................... 7ARecreation Upcoming Events Bags Tournaments .............................. 17B Beach Luau ........................................ 18B Family Fun Nights ............................. 15B Fun In The Sun 3-Day Wknd ............. 16B Kick-Off to Summer Party ................. 16B Mom & Son Prom .............................. 19B Volleyball Tournaments ..................... 17BSafety & Security/EMS Mandatory State & LC Flags ............... 3B Medication Dropbox Locations ......... 22B Neighborhood Watch ........................... 4A Safety Accessories ............................. 23B Safety First ........................................... 4A Security Notes ...................................... 4AWomen’s Club ..................................... 12A Member Form .................................... 12ASurvey Results ................................ 14/15ATrail Talk .............................................. 21B Trail Club 2016 Events ...................... 21BYacht Club Robbers Bingo .................... 1B Member Form ...................................... 5B Taste of the Lake .................................. 4B Venetian Night Boat Parade ................. 4B

Table of Contents

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICYThe Lake Carroll News welcomes Letters to the Editor. Letters must be received at the Association office by the 18th of each month unless otherwise

specified due to altered deadlines and adhere to the following guidelines:1. Writers must be LCA members in good standing, reflect their viewpoint, focus on the issues and/or must be of interest to the majority of Lake Carroll members.2. Letters should not contain personal attacks against any individual(s) or businesses and may not express personal grievances or conflicts. 3. Letters containing libelous material or statements, derogatory remarks or obscenities will not be published or are subject to editing after consultation between submitter and editor.4. Constructive criticism is acceptable; suggestions on alternative solutions to the concerns are appreciated.5. Letters are limited to 400 words or less.6. All letters must bear a signature and LCA section and lot numbers.7. The Editor, General Manager, and LCA BOD reserve the right to review to accept or deny publication of any Letter to the Editor and to offer a rebuttal within the same issue.8. The Editor will provide an explanation in writing to those submitters whose letter is not published.

EDITORIAL & PHOTO GUIDELINESIt is each organizations responsibility to publicize and cover their events for the Lake Carroll News. If you need assistance, please contact the office.

Any written articles, committee or club ads, or photos submitted for publication in the Lake Carroll News must be received at the Association office by the 18th of each month unless otherwise specified due to altered deadlines and adhere to the following guidelines:1. Be of interest and benefit to Lake Carroll Members.2. Purposes for articles published are to inform and educate. 3. Articles containing libelous material or statements, derogatory remarks, obscenities or anything deemed inappropriate will not be published or are subject to editing after consultation between submitter and editor.4. Hard copy photos will be scanned and available for pick up one week following publication. 5. Special announcements (ie: wedding/anniversary/births/graduation, etc) may submit a single photo (published size to be determined by staff) and text of 100 words or less.

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

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

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

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The Lake Carroll News is published monthly by Sauk Valley Media (SVM), 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081. It is mailed to all Lake Carroll Association members in good standing and paid for by a portion of the annual dues. Non-members may purchase the Lake Carroll News for $12/year. Direct subscription inquiries to editor@golakecarroll.com or 815-493-2552 ext 11. Periodicals postage paid at Lanark, IL 61046 and additional offices.

Advertising and Classified deadline is the 15th of each month. Contact Mike Ford at mford@saukvalley.com, 815-625-3600 ext 5616, or mail to Sauk Valley Media, Attn: Lake Carroll News, 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081. The Lake Carroll Association and SMV, as agents, nor the printer assume financial liability for production errors in or non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. Corrections will be printed in the following month’s edition, provided the Lake Carroll News does not endorse or guarantee the ads. Advertiser indemnifies and holds harmless the Lake Carroll Association from any and all cost, damage, or loss sustained and caused by or resulting from any false, misleading, or libelous claims made in any advertisement placed by the advertiser.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Lake Carroll News, 3-200 Association Dr, Lake Carroll, IL 61046.

PLEASE TAKE NOTEAll articles and letters submitted for publication in the Lake Carroll News MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE BY THE 18TH OF EACH MONTH.

LAKE CARROLL ASSOCIATION3-200 Association Dr.Lake Carroll, IL 61046

815-493-2552Fax: 815-493-2883

OFFICE DIRECTORY 10 Marcy or Pam, Front Desk 11 Donna Beyer, Communications Dir. 12 Mike Schmieder, General Manager 13 Lisa Vanderheyden, HR Mgr / Finance 14 Julie Brantner, Accounts Receivable 15 Arlene Gries, Administrative Assistant 16 Shaun Nordlie, Facilities Manager 17 Deb Stagno, Technology Director 18 Security (or 493-2599) 19 Joyce Stadel, Finance Assistant 20 Missy Clark, Front Desk 22 Joe Rush, Lake Manager 25 Doug Rominski, Building Inspctr

Carroll Co. Sheriff . . . . . . .815-244-2635Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911Lake Carroll Security Cell. .815-493-2599

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2016 Goose Management at Lake CarrollAsk not what the Lake can do for you, but what you can do for the Lake... I know that the lake is still frozen, but in my mind I’m starting to think ahead to spring. Thoughts of golf, fishing (without an auger), trail use, skiing (behind a boat) and leaving the house without a jacket. Pleasant thoughts I must say, with one exception…..the return of hundreds of Canada Geese with two things on their mind: 1.) To become resident Geese and never leave and, 2.) Have as many little Geese as possible. Our Goose population has been, and continues to be, a huge problem for Lake Carroll. Grassy, gently sloping terrain leading to water is the ideal habitat for the Geese and Lake Carroll

offers it in abundance. We are exactly what the Geese are looking for. Over the years the problem has gotten worse. The biggest problem they cause is the mess they leave behind. They mainly eat grass, which has little nutritional value and to compensate, they need to eat a lot of it. Docks, swim platforms, boats, decks, and patios become littered with the droppings and what you don’t see can hurt you. Tons of this material is deposited into our lake each year and it’s not healthy for the fish or for us. In 2014, working with the IDNR and the USDA, we held a Charity Goose Round-Up. Approximately 130 Geese were gathered and humanely transported to a food processing center to be converted into food products that were ultimately donated to area food banks. It was a very successful effort and reduced the Goose population here at the Lake. This, however, is not a “one and done” process and should be looked at along the lines of routine maintenance, if we wish to keep the problem under control. We are addressing this with a two-pronged approach, addling the eggs in the spring (see below) which reduces the number of hatchlings and, the Goose Round-Up. Last year we were very fortunate to have a Lake Carroll Member donate the funds necessary to carry out the round-up. The cost to remove, transport and harvest the animals is approximately $30 per goose. At a recent Steering Committee Meeting, someone asked if we were planning on another round-up this year. The answer was “no” because we did not budget the $3,000 - $5,000 that would be needed to fund it in the 2016 Budget. The Steering Committee will be making a recommendation to the Board that we budget for future round-ups on an annual or semi-annual basis in the future. If we would like to conduct a round-up this year however, we need donations to make it happen. The Lake Carroll Committees and Clubs have recently been asked if they would like to make a contribution to help fund a Goose Round-Up in 2016. We’re also asking the Membership to consider giving towards the effort. If you wish to make a donation for the potential 2016 Goose Round-Up, please contact me at 815-493-2552 at ext. #12.Lake, Wildlife Committees need your help to locate Goose nests The Lake and Wildlife Committees have once again volunteered to assist the LCA with our annual “egg addling” work to help diminish the amount of new Canada Geese at Lake Carroll. Egg addling is a common measure taken by many private lakes, like ours, who have an over- population of geese. Addling is applying a light coat of corn oil to the eggs and has no adverse effects on the adult geese. Though the Goose and the Gander will continue to maintain this nest during the incubation period, these eggs will not hatch. We are asking all LCA Members to assist us in locating the nests. The geese will be laying their eggs in mid-to-late April. If the nests are on your property, we will need your permission to enter the property, usually from the lakeside, to complete the process which takes only minutes. If you know you have a nest with eggs, please call Ms. Arlene Gries at 815-493-2552 ext. 15 with your section and lot number, and the location of the nest. The LCA office can also provide you with small, colored (utility type) flags that you can place in close proximity of the nest. This will be of great help to the brave volunteers who will be spraying the eggs. Thank you in advance for your help. Stay safe, stay warm, and I hope to see you soon.

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Security Notes

Luke FossettSecurity Supervisor

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

Security Stats for March 2016Ambulance Calls-5Fire Department Calls-2 Alarms- 4 Fishing License Checked- 47Creel Limits Checked- 47Marina Vehicles Checked- 72

House Checks- 5079Amenity Checks - 1158Service Calls- 196 Complaints- 13 Deliveries- 42 Assist Motorists- 3

Memorial Day is just around the corner, I would like to wish you, your family, and guests a safe sum-mer season. I would like to talk today about one of my favorite past times…fishing. I am often asked by property owners and guests several different questions about fishing at Lake Carroll. I would like to address some of these questions:1. Who can fish at a Lake Carroll? Only property owners with a valid amenity card and an Illinois

fishing license may fish Lake Carroll waters. 2. What about my guests? Guests are only allowed to fish in Lake Carroll when ACCOMPANIED

by the property owner. Guests are not allowed to fish when the property owner is not present. 3. What about family members? The property owner may register immediate family members with

the office and obtain a Family Fishing Pass for those members. This allows them to fish at Lake Carroll without the property owner being present. The family members are not allowed to bring guests with the use of this pass.

4. How many fish can I keep? There are size and creel limits for most species at Lake Carroll. The Fishing Club has always done an excellent job updating the size and creel limits. The information is posted at many of the fishing areas at Lake Carroll, as well as a postcard size card is available from Security and the Admin Office. (See card on this page)

5. How many fish can my guest or family members keep? You are allowed one limit per dues-paying lot per day. For example, if a member takes 4 guests fishing and two family members they are allowed one total limit. Let me be clear, you are allowed 1 limit per dues-paying lot, regardless of how many people are listed on your lot.

6. Where can I fish at Lake Carroll? Lake Carroll itself. The spillway, sediment ponds, and Fishing Club ponds are prohibited from fishing.

The regulations regarding fishing are valid from the docks, from the shore, from a boat on the lake, and from lake front properties. Please make yourself familiar with the fishing Rules and Regulations to ensure you are going to enjoy fishing at Lake Carroll. The Security Department will be checking and documenting fishing activities. Citations and possible suspension of fishing privileges could occur if the Lake Carroll Regulations are not followed. Information can be found in the Lake Carroll Governing Documents Chapter 54. Sections .02 & .03. It is that time of year again to display your 2016 vehicle, watercraft, ATV, golf cart, and camper LCA decals. Please display your decals as soon as you receive them from the LCA Office. With the spring season upon us, bikers, joggers, and walkers return to the Lake Carroll roadways. Please remain aware that these pedestrians will be sharing the roadways. For those of you who bike, walk or jog, wearing a safety vest is recommended. These vests vastly increase your visibility to motor-ist. Safety vests can be purchased at the LCA Office or any big box store. A reminder that all piers, docks, boat lifts and swim platforms must have section and lot numbers and reflective devices above the waterline and visible from the lake. This information is located in the Lake Carroll Governing Documents Title V. Rules and Regulations, Chapter 53.07 (D). I hope this information will be helpful for the 2016 boating season. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources stopped sending out renewal notice for watercraft in 2013. Watercraft registration is good for three years, so this may be the first year you won’t get a reminder. All registrations expire on June 30th, make sure you have renewed by this time. Registration can be completed at the DNR’s website, dnr.il-linios.gov, click on boating and follow the instruction for watercraft renewal, a quick and easy process. You should receive your new watercraft registration within 10 days. New watercraft registration may also be completed on this website. A reminder in order for a boat to be registered at Lake Carroll, current State registration is required to be on file. It has been brought to my attention that a number of Lake Carroll property owners (residents) have been utilizing guest passes in their vehicles instead of purchasing a Lake Carroll decal. This is a viola-tion of the Lake Carroll code of ordinances, Title V, Rules and Regulations, Chapter 53.07 (A)(3). Let me be clear, the Security Department will be checking vehicles displaying guest passes; it is a viola-tion of the Rules and Regulations for a Member to display a guest pass in a vehicle owned by an LCA property owner. I would like to encourage everyone that has not picked up a 2016 copy of the Rules and Regulations to do so. They are available at no charge at the LCA Office. The booklet is also available online at www.golakecarroll.com under the Document Library, in addition to the Lake Carroll Code of Ordinances on the Governing Documents page. A couple minutes reviewing the Rules and Regulations can make ev-eryone’s experience more enjoyable at Lake Carroll. Not knowing a rule is not an excuse to violate one. I would like to wish all the property owners and their guests a safe and enjoyable spring season and DON’T’ FORGET YEILD TO YELLOW!!! If you have any questions, complaints or compliments please feel free to contact me at (815) 493-2552 ext.18 or e-mail me at lfossett@golakecarroll.com. If the Security Department can be of any assistance to you, we may be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (815) 493-2599. Did You Know: ATV’s are prohibited from crossing private lots and can only use Lake Carroll road-ways to access the trail system? This information is located in the Lake Carroll Governing Documents Title V. Rules and Regulations, Chapter 53.02 (B) (5) & (6). Did You Know: All garbage receptacles must be returned to residence within 24 hours of garbage pick-up? All garbage must be placed in a proper receptacle to avoid the garbage being distributed throughout the area by local wildlife. Moring disposal offers receptacles and residential garbage service that will return your receptacles to your property. This information is located in the Lake Carroll Gov-erning Documents Title V. Rules and Regulations, Chapter 50.06 (F) (2). Did You Know: It is illegal to let you dog or cat roam freely at Lake Carroll. Please be courteous with you neighbors. Even if they are not at their Lake Carroll residence your pets should not be making a mess on their property. Please review the rules regarding pets in the Lake Carroll Governing Documents Title V. Rules and Regulations, Chapter 50.06 (H).

Well it has finally gotten warmer so we are all able to golf, boat, & ATV, to name just a few things we do at Lake Carroll. BOAT SAFETY: Be sure and check your fire extinguisher. Hold it in your hands and shake it around a bit and pound on the side of the extinguisher. That will release any of the powder that is stuck together on the inside. Be sure to check the gauge; is it in the green? Do you have enough lifejackets and do any of them have any rips, tears, or holes in them? If so, throw them out. Find a “Boat Safety Checklist” elsewhere in this issue. IL & LCA REQUIRED FLAGS: Two orange flags are required on your boat if you are towing a skier or tuber. One orange flag is to be in the air at all times when someone is being pulled by your boat (IL State required), and the other is to be raised when someone being towed falls into the water. You cannot use a single flag for both purposes. Both flags are sold at the Admin Office. ATV SAFETY: Remember traffic goes both ways on the LCA trail system. The speed limit is 30 miles an hour, and in many areas that’s way too fast. Helmets and safety glasses are required. This is a recreational trail, not and off-road race track. Please make sure your visitors understand trail safety and our rules before they go out. If you’re with a group of people that includes visitors, put them into the middle of your group and not at the beginning. If they are at the beginning of the line, many times they don’t know of the curves ahead, and that can be very dangerous. You, the Member, are in charge of your visitors. They are your responsibility. GOLF COURSE: Lightning can be very dangerous. Do you realize you are carrying the equivalent of lightning rods directly behind you on a golf cart? If you see lightning anywhere nearby, leave the golf course. Also do not drive your golf cart in a reckless manner or with one leg hanging out. Many people have been injured when they have fallen out or had the cart tip over on them. TORNADO WARNINGS: Our sirens will soon be installed. Whether you’re on the lake, riding your ATV, or on the golf course, when you hear tornado sirens go off, this is an immediate warning to take cover. Don’t keep doing what you’re doing and watching the storm roll in. SEEK COVER IMMEDIATLY! A tornado is nothing to fool around with. Until the sirens are installed the golf course does sound a warning horn as they drive around the course. The Security boats turn their lights and sirens on and go around the lake. Needless to say this means take cover, get off the golf course and get off the lake. If you are at home, take cover in your basement. Have a plan in place so everyone knows where to go and where to meet after this type of event. Remember, let’s all be safe out there!

Safety FirstBy Matt Ripplinger, Member of the LC Safety Committee

As we enter into our busy boating season, please review the current Rules & Regulations and the following checklist. We want everyone to have a great and safe season!

LAKE CARROLL’S WATERCRAFT SAFETY CHECKLISTCreated by the LC Safety Committee & Neighborhood Watch

___ All state and Lake Carroll identification and licensing stickers current and in place.___ The boat passenger capacity rating label prominently displayed.___ A Personal Flotation Device (life jacket) on board for all anticipated passengers and age

brackets. And remember that any person under the age of 13 is required by law to wear a Type I, II or III PFD while the boat is underway.

___ A boat over 16 ft. in length is required to have an approved throwable (Type IV) flotation device on board. We recommend including one in all boats.

___ A paddle or oar.___ Workable fire extinguisher on board and readily accessible away from the engine.___ Carburetor flame arrester on inboard engine___ Lanyard Stop Switch (engine kill switch) operative.___ Starting battery securely fastened in place.___ Positive terminal of the battery insulated (covered).___ State approved horn or whistle on board and operable.___ All navigation lights in place and operable.___ Skier Down Flag is now MANDATORY. If you will be towing someone behind your

watercraft (ski, wakeboard, tubing…anything that has a person who could fall into the lake and be unattached to your watercraft), you MUST have this flag to signal caution to other boats of a person in the water.

___ And don’t forget the drain plug! Be sure it’s installed before arriving at the marina.

Neighborhood WatchBy Mike Siciliano, NW Coordinator

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MONTH YTD 2015ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET

Fixed asset income and expensesIncome Assessments for fixed-asset purchases 269,825 744,019 (4) 941,600 Assessment for debt repayment 86,666 238,976 301,440 Property Transfer fees 2,700 4,950 36,000 New Construction Impact Fees 7,000 Other income (1) 2,097 2,105 (1) 103,580

-------------------- -------------------- -----------------------Total assesment and debt repayment income 361,288 990,050 1,389,620Less expenses Expenses 93,568 139,468 1,088,180 Debt repayment (2) 0 0 (2) 301,440 Reserve allocation 0

-------------------- -------------------- -----------------------Total expense and debt repayment 93,568 139,468 1,389,620

Net Income 267,720 850,582 0=========== =========== =============

Operating Income and ExpensesAssessments, sales and other income Assessment & Sales 281,986 573,876 3,338,470 Total other income (3) 174,073 328,882 (3) 903,407

-------------------- -------------------- -----------------------Total assessments, sales and other income 456,059 902,758 4,241,877Less expenses: Cost of Goods Sold 13,661 32,182 434,000 Total expenses 607,436 1,518,197 3,807,877

-------------------- -------------------- -----------------------Total cost of sales and expenses 621,097 1,550,379 4,241,877

-------------------- -------------------- -----------------------Net Income (165,038) (647,621) 0

=========== =========== =============Combined Net Incomes Fixed Asset Net Income 267,720 850,582 0 Operating Net Income (165,038) (647,621) 0

-------------------- -------------------- -----------------------Monthly Combined Net Income 102,682 202,961 0

=========== =========== =============NOTES:(1) Includes interest income and a Loan from the Fixed Asset Reserve Fund

(2) Debt repayment - includes interest payment and payment to pay back the Operating Account reducing the PLLOC available.

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

(4) Includes CDP , lake improvement and late fees

Summary of the February 29, 2016 Financial Statements

The total cash on hand as of February 29, 2016 2,370,982 Operating, Clubhouse, Health Reimbursement & Petty Cash = $1,943,730 Nicor Account = $900 Fixed Asset Checking Account = $341,162 Debt Repayment Account = $150 Fixed Asset Fund Reserve = $85,041Total Available Cash (requires drawing on Pool & Nicor LOC) 2,761,106 Fixed Asset Reserve Fund Balance (requires drawing on Pool & Nicor LOC) 475,164

Line of Credit used as of February 29, 2016 -

Line of Credit for Pool Loan used as of February 29, 2016 Due to Operating from Pool Loan as of February 29, 2016 - Due to Restricted Reserve for Pool Loan as of February 29, 2016 -

Line of Credit for Nicor loan used as of February 29, 2016 Due to Restricted Reserve for Nicor Loan as of February 29, 2016 390,124

This summary was extracted from the February 29, 2016 Financial Statements

Respectfully Submitted,

Clarence GrantTreasurer

LAKE CARROLL ASSOCIATIONSTATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES

as of February 29, 2016

THE ART OF CIVIL NEGOTIATIONFirst let me say: GO CUBS! Negotiation is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as: a dialogue between two or more people or parties intended to reach a beneficial outcome. Civil is defined as polite but not friendly: only as polite as a person needs to be in order to not be rude. So, I would believe that Civil Negotiations would be a polite dialogue between two or more people or parties intended to reach a beneficial outcome. What we have been seeing on television in the

presidential debates is anything but civil or a negotiation. In a civil negotiation both parties present their position and a discussion takes place; a rational, calm discussion. Screaming, yelling, name calling and verbal threats do absolutely nothing good in bringing about an acceptable decision. Rarely does a negotiation end with both parties getting everything they want. Usually both parties get some of what they need to accept the decision. Why do I bring this up and what does it do with money? Everyone knows that a new Lodge and Community Center are being discussed for Lake Carroll. We all know that some are very much in favor of the project and some are very much against the project. Rumors are flying in every direction and most of them without basis. Soon there will be special meetings about the Lodge and Community Center where the property owners can learn more about the project. What will it look like, what will it cost, and how long it will take to build? The committee that is studying this project has been meeting for over a year now and the meetings are open to all property owners. At these meetings, or any committee meeting that is being held, I would hope that all property owners would exercise Civil Negotiation skills. When rudeness enters a meeting, credibility goes out the window. The final decision is made by the PROPERTY OWNERS when they vote for or against the project. It really is that simple, there is no need for rudeness. As always you can contact me by email or phone.

Money Matters

Clarence GrantBoard Treasurer

MONTH YTD 2015ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET

Fixed asset income and expensesIncome Assessments for fixed-asset purchases 21,263 765,282 (4) 941,600 Assessment for debt repayment 6,833 245,809 301,440 Property Transfer fees 4,950 9,900 36,000 New Construction Impact Fees 7,000 Other income (1) 2,142 4,247 (1) 103,580

-------------------- -------------------- -----------------------Total assesment and debt repayment income 35,188 1,025,238 1,389,620Less expenses Expenses 139,504 278,972 1,088,180 Debt repayment (2) 0 0 (2) 301,440 Reserve allocation 0

-------------------- -------------------- -----------------------Total expense and debt repayment 139,504 278,972 1,389,620

Net Income (104,316) 746,266 0=========== =========== =============

Operating Income and ExpensesAssessments, sales and other income Assessment & Sales 328,978 902,855 3,338,470 Total other income (3) 103,329 432,211 (3) 903,407

-------------------- -------------------- -----------------------Total assessments, sales and other income 432,307 1,335,066 4,241,877Less expenses: Cost of Goods Sold 16,403 48,585 434,000 Total expenses 332,595 1,850,792 3,807,877

-------------------- -------------------- -----------------------Total cost of sales and expenses 348,998 1,899,377 4,241,877

-------------------- -------------------- -----------------------Net Income 83,309 (564,311) 0

=========== =========== =============Combined Net Incomes Fixed Asset Net Income (104,316) 746,266 0 Operating Net Income 83,309 (564,311) 0

-------------------- -------------------- -----------------------Monthly Combined Net Income (21,007) 181,955 0

=========== =========== =============NOTES:(1) Includes interest income and a Loan from the Fixed Asset Reserve Fund

(2) Debt repayment - includes interest payment and payment to pay back the Operating Account reducing the PLLOC available.

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

(4) Includes CDP , lake improvement and late fees

Summary of the March 31, 2016 Financial Statements

The total cash on hand as of March 31, 2016 2,228,668 Operating, Clubhouse, Health Reimbursement & Petty Cash = $1,518,979 Nicor Account = $1650 Fixed Asset Checking Account = $540,726 Debt Repayment Account = $86,829 Fixed Asset Fund Reserve = $85,484Total Available Cash (requires drawing on Pool & Nicor LOC) 2,618,792 Fixed Asset Reserve Fund Balance (requires drawing on Pool & Nicor LOC) 470,607

Line of Credit used as of March 31, 2016 -

Line of Credit for Pool Loan used as of March 31, 2016 Due to Operating from Pool Loan as of March 31, 2016 - Due to Restricted Reserve for Pool Loan as of March 31, 2016 -

Line of Credit for Nicor loan used as of March 31, 2016 Due to Restricted Reserve for Nicor Loan as of March 31, 2016 390,124

This summary was extracted from the March 31, 2016 Financial Statements

Respectfully Submitted,

Clarence GrantTreasurer

LAKE CARROLL ASSOCIATIONSTATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES

as of March 31, 2016

Q. What type of habitat is best to raise bluebirds?A. An open area with a few trees and close to grass that is mowed on a regular basis. Q. Do I have to feed the bluebirds?A. No. Bluebirds are bug eaters. Q. What are the main predators of bluebirds? A. Sparrows and wrens like the same type of nesting sites and they both kill bluebirds and destroy their eggs. Outdoor cats are also a main predator to all birds. Q. When do bluebirds start nesting?A. The first nesting usually starts in April. They might try to nest two more times during the season if weather permits. Q. Can I look into my bluebird house and see the babies?A. Yes. You can look into the house every day to see the eggs or baby birds. It is a good idea though to stop looking a few days before the birds are about to fledge. You don’t want them to leave prematurely. Once they leave, they won’t come back. Q. Why are there bluebird organizations like BAN? A. Bluebirds used to thrive in the United States a long time ago before the introduction of sparrows from Europe. Also, as with other wildlife species, their natural habitat is disappearing. Many people have never even seen a bluebird. They get them confused with blue jays. If you have other questions, try looking at the BAN website at bbne.org or send us an email at youngtjl@aol.com. If you would like a packet full of bluebird information with everything you need to know about raising bluebirds and a top of the line bluebird house with the mounting pole included, you can join Bluebirds Across Nebraska for a three year membership for only $25. We will even set up your birdhouse and monitor it for you if you can’t make it out to the lake on a regular basis. Your payment is also tax deductible. Send inquiries to youngtjl@aol.con for more information.

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Convene Board Meeting: President Jim Og-born called the Meeting to order at 6:31 P.M. in the Conference Center.Present and Constituting a Quorum: • President, Jim Ogborn• Vice President, Barb Anderson (via telecon-ference)• Treasurer, Clarence Grant (via teleconfer-ence)• Secretary, Jeff Howe• Director, Don Aleksy• Director, John Grotto• Director, Norm HoffmanAbsent:• NoneAlso Present: • General Manager, Michael Schmieder[Barb Anderson and Clarence Grant were not present at the start of the meeting.]Pledge of Allegiance: President Jim Ogborn called on Cliff Mortenson (16-166) to lead the Board and au-dience to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.Approval of March Agenda: Norm Hoffman moved and Jeff Howe sec-onded to approve the March 18, 2016 Agenda, as amended. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.01Approval of BOD Regular Meeting Min-utes – (2/26/2016): John Grotto moved and Don Aleksy second-ed to approve the Board’s Regular Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2016. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.02Approval of BOD Workshop Minutes – (2/27/2016): John Grotto moved and Don Aleksy sec-onded to approve the Board’s Workshop Min-utes of February 27, 2016. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.03President’s Comments: President Jim Ogborn welcomed everyone to the meeting. He commented he sees mostly the same people at the meeting. He encour-aged everyone to tell their friends to also come to the Board meetings.Audience Questions/Remarks: Frank Malito (24-82) said he is the Vice President of the Fishing Club. He said that a rumor was going around concerning the value repair project by the Fish Hatchery, in that the tube under the road was not going to be replaced. Mike Schmieder responded that the tube was not going to be replaced this year because the engineering firm on the project advised that it was not necessary to replace the tube yet, as it appears that it will continue to function properly for several more years

before needing to be replaced.[Barb Anderson and Clarence Grant joined the meeting via teleconference.]Treasurer’s Report: As of January 31, 2016 Financial Statements reported by Treasurer Clarence Grant: The total cash on hand as of January 31, 2016 - $1,532,024 Operating, Clubhouse, Health Reimburse-ment & Petty Cash - $994,207 Nicor Account - $900 Fixed Asset Checking Account - $308,858 Debt Repayment Account - $143,018 Fixed Asset Fund Reserve - $85,041Total Available Cash (requires drawing on Pool & Nicor LOC) - $2,208,776Fixed Asset Reserve Fund Balance (requires drawing on Pool & Nicor LOC) - $475,164Line of Credit used as of January 31, 2016, 2015 - $0 Line of Credit for Pool Loan used as of Janu-ary 31, 2016 - $0 Due to Operating for Pool Loan as of Janu-ary 31, 2016 - $286,629 Due to Restricted Reserve for Pool Loan as of January 31, 2016 - $0 Line of Credit for Nicor loan used as of Jan-uary 31, 2016 - $0 Due to Restricted Reserve for Nicor Loan as of January 31, 2016 - $390,124 Norm Hoffman moved and Don Aleksy sec-onded to approve the Treasurer’s Summary of the Association’s January, 2016 Financial Statements as presented. Motion passed by roll call vote (7/0/0). M16.03.04 Jeff Howe moved and Don Aleksy seconded to approve the Financial Statements for Janu-ary, 2016 as presented by the Association’s Accounting and Finance Manager. Motion passed by roll call vote (7/0/0). M16.03.05General Manager’s Report: General Manager Mike Schmieder summa-rized his monthly General Manager’s Report. Jeff Howe moved and John Grotto seconded to direct that a survey of the dredge spoil area be done to establish a baseline for the 2016 dredge operation. Motion passed by roll call vote (7/0/0). M16.03.06Committee Minutes WITH Actions Re-quested OR Topics for Discussion:1. A&E: A property owner at 26-63 has requested a landscaping project that includes extending into the lake 30 feet with landscape fabric and pea gravel. The A&E doesn’t think this should be allowed and looked to the Board for guid-ance. The Board concurred that the property owner should not be allowed to alter the bot-

tom of the lake.Committee Reports with No Action Re-quested: Committee minutes received with no specific recommendations from Clubhouse (3/3/2016); Campground (3/5/2016); Finance (3/4/2016); Golf (2/12/2016); Golf (3/4/2016); Lake (2/24/2016); Recreation (2/9/2016); Steering (2/6/2016); Wildlife (1/9/2016)Ad-Hoc/Sub-Committee Reports: Ad-Hoc/Sub-Committee minutes received with no specific recommendations from Ad-Hoc Community Center (2/20/2016)Club Minutes: Club minutes received from Photography (3/8/2016); Women’s Club (3/10/2016)Unfinished Business/General Orders:1. Approval and Authorization to execute preliminary agreement for the lease exten-sion between Lake Carroll and Crown Castle: Norm Hoffman moved and Don Aleksy sec-onded to approve the preliminary agreement for the lease extension between Lake Carroll and Crown Castle for the Cell Tower located behind the West Marina. Motion passed by roll call vote (6/1/0) – John Grotto voting no. M16.03.07New Business:1. Appoint the Audit Committee for the 2015 Audit currently being prepared by O’Conner and Brooks: Norm Hoffman moved and Jim Ogborn seconded to appoint Joanne Harper, Jim Splitt, Jim Benka, Clarence Grant and Jeff Howe to the 2015 Audit Committee. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.082. Approval of transfer of $15,000 from the Fixed Asset checking account to the Fixed As-set Reserve Fund for repayment of the loan for the 2015 Dam Grouting Project: Jeff Howe moved and John Grotto seconded to authorize the transfer of $15,000 from the Fixed Asset checking account to the Fixed Asset Reserve Fund, to complete the repayment of the loan from the Fixed Asset Reserve Fund for the Dam Grouting project. Funds to come from the 2016 Fixed Asset Budget. Motion passed by roll call vote (7/0/0). M16.03.093. Authorization to retain the services of Mr. David Albee to represent the LCA for the April 20, 2016 PTAB Hearing in Springfield, IL: Norm Hoffman moved and Jeff Howe seconded to authorize General Manager, Mi-chael Schmieder to retain the services of Mr. David Albee to represent the LCA for the April 20, 2016 PTAB Hearing in Springfield, IL. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.10

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4. Appointment of Assistant Board Secretary to execute Deeds in the absence of Secretary Howe: Don Aleksy moved and Barb Ander-son seconded to appoint Director John Grotto to serve as the Assistant to the Board Secre-tary for the purposes of executing real estate related documents in the absence of Secretary Howe. Motion passed by voice vote – John Grotto abstained. M16.03.115. Approval of Policy prohibiting third party caterers from delivering, selling or serving food or beverage on the LC Clubhouse prem-ises: Norm Hoffman moved and Jim Ogborn seconded to approve the Policy prohibiting third party caterers from delivering, provid-ing, selling or serving any food, and/or bever-age products on the LC Clubhouse and Golf Course premises.Norm Hoffman moved and Jim Ogborn sec-onded to postpone approving the policy until the April Board meeting to give Mike Schmie-der time to make some refinements to the pol-icy. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.126. Approval of CER for West Marina Security Equipment Relocation: Jeff Howe moved and Don Aleksy seconded to authorize the expen-diture of $3,394.00 for costs associated with relocating computer and recording equipment from the West Marina Concession Building to the West Marina Shower House. Work to be performed by Pridham Electronics of Madi-son, WI. Funds to come from the 2016 Fixed Asset Budget. Motion passed by roll call vote (7/0/0). M16.03.137. Approval of CER for the replacement of Fencing at the Stable area below dam: John Grotto moved and Jeff Howe to authorize the expenditure of $4,400.00 plus any applicable taxes for the Purchase and Installation of re-placement fencing at the Stable Area below the dam. Fencing to be furnished and installed by Hulscher Fencing Inc. of Galena, IL. Funds to come from the 2016 Fixed Asset Budget. Mo-tion passed by roll call vote (7/0/0). M16.03.14Business Topics for Discussion:1. Allow the use of credit cards for the pay-ment of dues: Jeff Howe reported that he has

been examining the credit card issue, and said he believes we now may be in a position where we could start charging a surcharge on certain credit card transactions in a manner that meets the legal requirements of the credit card com-panies. He proposed that the Association put a policy in place that all credit card transac-tions processed by the administrative office be charged a surcharge. This policy would have no effect on the acceptance of credit cards in other LCA locations (Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Marina, etc.). Putting such a policy in place would meet the Members’ requests that we allow the use of credit cards for dues again while having a minimal financial impact on the Association. The Board encouraged Jeff to work with the Finance Committee to write up a policy for the Board to approve.Board Directors Comments: Barb Anderson said that she had finished the data entry for the surveys that were returned by mail except for the written comments on 25 of the surveys, and that the staff completed the entry of those written comments. From what she knows, once everything was entered and combined with what the Members entered on-line, Joanie Perez was going to summarize the results and get it to the Steering Committee for their next meeting. Barb thought that we should put a question on future surveys asking specifically where a Member’s primary resi-dence is, so we can get a better idea of what geographic areas we should be marketing to. Norm Hoffman suggested to Mike Schmieder that it seems that the number of residents that stay here in the winter is increasing, and that we should consider that when the Association has special events at the Clubhouse, like the recent wine tasting, that they be held on nights it normally would be closed. Norm also com-mented that he recently received a call from a Member who suggested we consider having happy hour events for the Members now that the happy hour law has changed. Also made a suggestion about a discount card for use at the Clubhouse for Members, perhaps with gifts cards sold at a discount. John Grotto commented that he had not got-ten any feedback from other Board Members

about the replat policy change that he and Norm Hoffman were working on. Norm said he has passed a rough draft of it on to the A&E Committee for their comments. Jeff Howe commented that he has skimmed through the proposed policy, and it wasn’t clear to him whether the changes would have any effect on the number of replats. Jeff said he wasn’t at the last Board workshop, but listened to the re-cording, and commented that there still hasn’t been any discussion about whether we want a policy change or not. John responded that the proposed policy is still a pretty rough draft and more work still needs to be done. John Grotto also asked about the easements for AT&T and the new cell tower. John felt that the easement specified in the lease is through the woods. Any change to that should probably be brought back to the Board for approval.Audience Questions/Remarks: Joanne Harper (19-25) commented that the quality of food at the Clubhouse has been bet-ter recently. She asked if the quality will de-crease now in order to bring the costs under control. Mike Schmieder responded that the goal is not to decrease quality, but to be smart-er about choices and reduce waste. Joanne also asked if the extension to the Block farm lease included amenity privileges. Mike responded yes, the extension was under the same terms that included the privileges. Tom Wienecke (1-62) commented that he was glad the Board voted to do the topo-graphic survey prior to starting the dredging this year. He also asked why the motions for Committee appointments do not show up on-line when the Board Meeting agenda comes out. The response was that the appointments are discussed and the motions finalized during the Executive Session, so the preliminary mo-tions are not published ahead of time because of potential changes to them. Frank Malito (24-82) commended Rose on the LCA cleaning staff for her efforts to pro-tect Association property at the Lodge. There was an item that could have “walked away” that she was able to prevent by making sure the item was secured. Mike Siciliano (1-24) commended Mike

Schmieder and Luke Fossett for letting the community know about a recent burglary that took place, and for Members helping by pro-viding information that may aid the investiga-tion. Mike also announced that there was go-ing to be a Storm Spotter class on Thursday, March 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at the Savan-na Fire Station. There is no cost for the class.Adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel, and/or legal issues: Norm Hoffman moved and John Grotto seconded to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel and/or legal issues at 8:18 P.M. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.15 John Grotto moved and Don Aleksy seconded to return to Open Session at 9:14 P.M. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.16Further Business: Norm Hoffman moved and John Grotto sec-onded to accept, with regret, the resignation of Jeff Gunther (28-75) from the Campground Committee. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.17 Norm Hoffman moved and John Grotto sec-onded to accept, with regret, the resignation of Jill Tepps (5-32) from the Campground Com-mittee. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.18 Norm Hoffman moved and Don Aleksy sec-onded to appoint Gary Gariff (16-221) to the Lake Conservation Committee. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.19 Norm Hoffman moved and Jeff Howe sec-onded to appoint Kim Margosein (21-60) to the Ad-Hoc Marketing Committee. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.20 Norm Hoffman moved and Don Aleksy sec-onded to appoint Cyndy Griffin (27-12) to the Ad-Hoc Marketing Committee. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.21 John Grotto moved and Don Aleksy second-ed to adjourn the Board’s Regular Meeting of March 18, 2016 at 9:15 P.M. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. M16.03.22These Minutes approved on this 22nd day of April, 2016.ATTEST: Jeff Howe, Secretary

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General Manager - Monthly Board Report (BOD) - April 22, 2016Michael Schmieder

Following is a synopsis of this month’s activities. I have identified those items that are of importance or that are not necessarily obvious. I have not in-cluded the normal day-to-day activities or those items that are covered by the Treasurer and others. Please also refer to the staff reports that have been provided. The order is by department/category.1. Report on directives from the March 18, 2016 BOD Meeting. a. During the summer of 2011, a film was pro-duced by DePaul University in Carroll County with several scenes being filmed here at Lake Car-roll. As part of the agreement with DePaul, we were promised 10 copies of the film when it was completed. The movie, “Sweet 16” is currently in the final stages of post-production. Once completed, the film will be entered into nu-merous film festivals and is currently scheduled to be completed in approximately one year from now. We will receive out ten copies at that time. 2. Administration: a. An updated copy of the Fixed Asset Expendi-tures – Cash Status report is included in the Board Packet under Treasurers Report. b. A Board Workshop has been scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2016 to discuss the proposed new Lodge. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and is open to all who wish to attend. The workshop will be held in the Lake Carroll Conference Center. No action will be taken by the Board during this workshop. c. Progress regarding the installation of four (4) weather alert (Tornado) sirens has continued and the installation remains scheduled for early May. The final locations were determined and letters have been mailed to all Members who own prop-erty within 500 feet of the proposed sites to inform them of the Association’s intentions. A copy of the letter and map was attached to last month’s report. Final Board approval is being requested during Friday’s meeting in section XI, item “b”. 3. Safe Workplace Committee & Cinci-Safe Pro-gram: a. The Safe Workplace Committee met on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Adam DeRemer, our Cincy-Safe representative, was in attendance. Fur-ther discussion was had regarding drug testing and Adam gave us an update on our current MOD. Due to our ongoing efforts to improve our Cinci-Safe score and the fact that our injury history has greatly improved, our MOD has dropped from 1.92 to 1.09 which will result in a reduction in our Worker’s Compensation premium of approximate-ly $40,000 per year. A change to our Employee Drug policy was also discussed and a recommen-dation is being made to the Board in section VI., item “a” on Friday’s agenda. The minutes from the meeting are attached to this report. 4. Sales of Lake Carroll Owned Lots: a. Inquiries regarding the LCA’s Lots to Offer program remain steady. I’ve been averaging ap-proximately two (2) inquiries per week regard-ing our Lot Sales program. We currently have one sale pending and we closed on one lot on April 15, 2016. We’ve sold five lots so far in 2016. A sum-mary of the 2016 sales is attached to this report. Also attached are letters which were recently sent to two LCA Members who referred a new Property Owner and received their referral fee.5. Accounts Receivable & Front Desk: (see attach-ments) a. See updated 2015 dues status report which is attached.

-DPE’s collected thru 4/19/2016 – 1,827.19 -DPE’s collected thru 4/19/2015 – 1,852.14 -Variance between 2015 & 2016 – (24.95) -DPE’s budgeted for 2016 - 2,210.00 -DPE’s projected for 2016 - 2,210.00 b. Ten (10) Ownership transfer transactions were processed between March12, 2016 and April15, 2016. One of these transactions was a home and nine (9) were for undeveloped lots. Two of these were an Association owned lots and three lots were deeded back to the Association in lieu of foreclo-sure. c. Through 4/8/2016, 564 Natural Gas Permit Fees have been deposited totaling $141,000.00.6. Finance & Human Resources: a. Finance: i. Preliminary Financial Statements for Febru-ary, 2016 have been completed and have been sent electronically to the Board. March statements have been completed and are included in this packet. February and March Financial Statements appear on the April Agenda for Board approval. ii. Preparing the Financial Statements in time to include them in the Board Packet is a challenge which has required Lisa to make some changes to the previous processes. Getting this done has cre-ated some challenges for Joyce Stadel and Lisa Vanderheyden and I am glad to report that they have made the required changes to accommodate the Board’s request. Thank you Lisa and Joyce. iii. The Audit work on our side is complete. Lisa spoke with Jeremy Woolf, and the financials will not be available in time for the Audit commit-tee to review and comment before the April Board Meeting. Jeremy apologized for not being able to meet the original deadline. He has promised them before the end of the month. Since the May Board Meeting has been moved up to May 20th, Lisa will check with the audit committee as to when the drop dead date is for them to get the Audit so they can review and get comments back to Jeremy in time for presentation at the May Board Meeting. iv. The Gaming Machines generated $2,469.07 in income for Lake Carroll during the month of March, 2016. This amount is significantly higher than we anticipated and $1,469.07 higher than we budgeted for March. See attached report. b. Human Resource: i. No specific report7. & Security: a. As requested at the January, 2016 Board Meet-ing, I am including Luke’s full report. 8. Information Technology: a. No specific report 9. Communications: a. Donna Beyer, our Communications Director continues to perform multiple tasks for the benefit of all departments and the Association. A listing of some of these specific tasks is too long to dis-play on this report but is attached for your review. Thank you Donna! 10. Facilities Management: a. Doug Rominski, Terry Derdzinski and I met with Brian Nott of Fehr-Graham to finalize a time-line for the 2016 Roads Program. Road repairs are scheduled to be made in sections #19 and #20. The bulk of this year’s work however will be installing approximately 2.5 miles of asphalt on Lake Car-roll Blvd. from Section #25, going west to the Sec-tion #28. The bids will gout for bid later this week and the bid opening is being scheduled for the first week in May. b. The Spring Road cleanup is nearly complete. Brush has been cut back form the guard rails on the

north and east sides of Lake Carroll Blvd. and we have rolled back what sod we could and reseeded the heavily scalped areas. Doug continues to moni-tor the regrowth. Cold patching will start the week of the 18th. c. A new HVAC unit for the pro shop has been ordered and will be installed within the next two weeks. d. The ATV trails where opened on April 13. We finally had enough consecutive days without rain to groom them. Road gravel and rock was placed in a few areas that were unsafe. We will continue to work on them as the season progresses. e. 7 dead Ash trees were removed from the camp ground entrance. More will be removed shortly and most of those will be from Pod 3. f. On April 7 & 8, 2016, Doug Rominski attended The Aquatic Council’s NSPF Certified swimming pool training class. Doug has been certified as a Certified Pool/Spa Operator in the State of Illinois. g. The Case Backhoe was sent for repairs after a grinding noise was heard from the engine. The backhoe was repaired and returned in late March. Two days later it was determined that the radiator required replacement and the backhoe was again sent in for repair. The backhoe has been repaired and is back in service. We are still waiting on the invoice for the radiator but the engine repairs were approximately $10,000.00. The backhoe is a fixed asset and I intend on asking the Board to consider paying for these repairs from the Fixed Asset Re-serve as it will extend the like of the asset. 11. Lake Management/Wildlife: a. The lake level as of April 15, 2016 was 740’ and 1”. b. The Dredge has been repaired, several times this spring, and was put into the Lake on Tuesday, April 19th. I will brief the Board Friday night on the dredging. c. Joe is getting equipment ready for the aquatic plant treatment program for 2016. We plan to be-gin treating for Eurasian Water Milfoil in May. d. The harvester should be ready to go when needed. Doug is going to work on getting more off-load access sites around the lake to reduce travel time and Joe will work with him on this as needed. e. Joe is completing another application for the goose charity harvest. The IDNR and USDA have agreed to review the application again and, if ap-proved, will be able to assist with another charity harvest in 2016. I have not been provided a budget estimate from USDA yet, but I anticipate the costs to be similar to our previous program in 2014. f. As I usually do, I am including Joe’s full report for your review. 12. Building Inspection/Architectural & Environ-mental: a. At the Board’s request, I have attached Doug’s monthly report for your review.13. Golf Operations (Pro Shop): a. The Driving Range opened on March 7th and the Golf Course was opened for play on Monday, March 14th. b. We now have new reciprocals with the fol-lowing courses: Freeport Club, Woodbine Bend (limited) and Timber Creek GC in Dixon. A com-plete list of Golf Courses which offer reciprocal Member Benefits is attached. c. Jason and Tim have been working with Lohman Design Group to prepare for the start of the 2016 Golf Course Maintenance project. Equipment was mobilized early last week and the work has begun.14. Golf Maintenance:

a. The course is open and Tim and his staff have begun already begun mowing fairways, tee’s and greens. With the spring temperatures the course is greening up nicely and is already looking to be in excellent condition.15. Clubhouse Operations: a. The annual Easter Brunch was held on March 27 and was attended by approximately 250 guests. The quality of the food was excellent and the pre-sentation was beautifully done. I received numer-ous compliments during the event and the kids en-joyed taking pictures with the Easter Bunny. Easter was two weeks earlier this than last and the weath-er was poor. Attendance was down by 75 people from last year. The Mother’s Day Brunch menu was completed and has been published for several weeks ago. The Brunch will be held Sunday, May 8, 2016. We encourage all who would like to attend to make reservations now. b. Stains to some of the ceiling mounted sound panels were unsuccessfully treated last month and the stains are permanent. We are receiving price quotes to re-upholster the stained panels and will recover the panels as soon as possible. c. An in-service was held for all Clubhouse Em-ployees on Wednesday, March 24th. This Cus-tomer Service training session was held by Denise Lahm. 16. Recreation Complex Operations: a. Aquatic Complex: i. The Indoor pool continues to run smoothly with no significant maintenance issues to report. ii. The gate valve for the outdoor pool is leak-ing. In effort to discover why, Doug hired Roto-Rooter to run a camera to the valve. In doing so it was discovered that a large amount of silica sand (pool filter sand) was in the main drain of the pool. Mike from Classic Pools has been contacted and will be doing further investigating to diagnose the problem and solution. The sand is the probable cause of the leaky valve. b. Recreation: i. The Fitness Room was used 175 times be-tween March 15 and April 15, 2016. ii. The Lake Carroll annual Easter Egg Hunt was held on March 26 with over 120 participants. Crafts were made in the lodge immediately follow-ing the egg hunt. iii. To date, 25 participants have registered to attend the Mom Prom. The theme this year is Superheroes and this event offers Moms an oppor-tunity to attend a prom like event with their sons. iv. Registration for Kidz camp and swimming lessons are starting to come in now. Space is lim-ited so we are encouraging those interested to reg-ister now. c. Ski Hill: i. Closed for the season. 17. Campground: a. The CER for the water line extension was pre-sented to the Board at the February Meeting. The CER was not approved as the CER was vague and lacked several details regarding the costs associ-ated with the project. This CER as well as the CER for the completion of 10 additional campsites in pod 5 appear on the April Agenda for Board ap-proval. 18. Equestrian Area(s): a. No specific report.

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The May Photo of the Month was submitted by Sandy Conley (21-65). “Photo of the Month” may be submitted by any LCA member, employee or guest. Entries must be of Lake Carroll content and in good taste. Image files should be a minimum size of 1MG for enlargement quality. The photo is selected by the LCA Photography Club members, displayed in the Lake Carroll Clubhouse for the month, and printed in the Lake Carroll News. A twenty dollar gift card to the restaurant will be awarded. Entries should be sent to Rick Brant at rbrantphoto@gmail.com by the second Sunday of the next month’s posting. Entries not selected will be saved for entries in future months. The Photography Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Plumtree Lodge, at 9:30 AM. Anyone interested in photography at any Level is more than welcome.

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3. How long have you owned property (current location or a previous one) at Lake Carroll?

4. How often do you visit Lake Carroll?

5. Which of the following best describes you?

6. Which of the following best describes you?

7. Overall, I/We am satisfied with being a property owner at Lake Carroll.

8. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the level of customer service at the Association Office.

9. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the Clubhouse/Restaurant at Lake Carroll.

2016 Lake Carroll Property Owners Survey Results The results for the 49 questions asked in the 2016 PO Survey follows. The responses to questions 39, 41, 46, 48, & 49 allowing comments are available on our website or hard copies may be picked

up at the Administration Office Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. A link to all the survey results can be found on the Welcome/Homepage. You will need to log on to view the results. Thank you to the Members who took the time to complete the survey. Also thank you to the following Members and Staff who helped compile and format the survey results:

Barb Anderson, Joanie Perez, Deb Stagno - LCA IT, and Donna Beyer, Communications Director.

20. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the available social activities at Lake Carroll.

21. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the communication provided to me by the Lake Carroll Association.

22. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the roadways within Lake Carroll.

23. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the snow plowing at Lake Carroll.

19. I am interested in offering my input regarding the architects evaluation of the Lodge.

11. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the Aquatic Center at Lake Carroll .

12. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the Golf Course at Lake Carroll.

13. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the Pro Shop at Lake Carroll.

14. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the Ski Hill at Lake Carroll.

15. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the Tube Tow at Lake Carroll.

18. An architect is evaluating the condition of the Lodge and will make recommendations on rehabbing or re-placement. I am interested in learning about the results of the Lodge evaluation.

17. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the Lodge at Lake Carroll.

16. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the ATV Trails at Lake Carroll.

10. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the Lake and Marinas at Lake Carroll.

24. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the campground area at Lake Carroll.

25. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the landscaping maintenance at Lake Carroll.

26. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the level of security at Lake Carroll.

27. Overall, I/We am satisfied with the deer manage-ment program at Lake Carroll.

28. I/We patronize the Restaurant at the Clubhouse:

Surveys were accepted via online, Lake Carroll News hard copy, and hard copy provided with the 2016 Annual Mailing. One (1) completed survey accepted per dues-paying lot. Survey was closed as of February 29, 2016.

Questions 1. and 2. were questions on the demographics and are not included with these results to maintain privacy.

There were a total of 607 surveys submitted.

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40. Overall, I/We am satisfied with any Social Events I/We attended.

29. I/We use the outdoor pool at the Aquatic Center:

30. I/We use the indoor pool at the Aquatic Center:

31. I/We use the Ski Hill:

32. I/We use the Tube Tow:

33. I/We swim/boat/fish in the Lake:

34. I/We use the Golf Course:

35. I/We use the ATV Trails:

2016 Lake Carroll Property Owners Survey Results—Continued

36. I/We use the Lodge:

39. Comments to this question available at online or hard copy available at the Admin Office.

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44. I/We feel satisfied with the customer service at the Clubhouse Restaurant.

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Our lot referral program has been in existence for more than a year now and that means those Members who referred a new property owner resulting in a lot sale and a year of dues assessment payments, have now received their $500. As of mid-February, LCA has paid the $500 reward to seven Members. You, too, could receive $500…read on to learn how! Over the past several years, Lake Carroll Association has unwillingly acquired dozens of Lots through our ongoing foreclosure policy or through past due amount settlements. The Association pays Real Estate taxes on these properties and needless to say, there are no Dues Assessments levied upon or collected for these Ownerless lots. One way of soliciting these properties at little or no cost is to enlist and incent our current Membership for referrals who ultimately purchase a Lake Carroll Owned lot. Currently, The Association owns fifty-seven (57) single lots and thirty-nine (39) double or triple lots. Nearly all of these lots are considered buildable and all of them are very reasonably priced. We are not looking for you to provide us with leads or phone numbers so that they may be marketed to. Instead we are simply making an offer to reward you with $500 if you have a friend or family member who purchases one of the lots currently owned by the LCA.

HERE’S HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS: If you know someone who has expressed interest in becoming a Lake Carroll Member, please have them contact me at the Association Office. Instruct your friend to inform me of your name as the member who referred them. You may also contact me yourself to let me know that I may be hearing from your friend regarding the purchase of a lot. I will match your name with the prospect’s name and when the referral purchases the property and pays the first 12 months of dues, you will receive $500. To help you and anyone interested in purchasing an Association Owned lot, we will be adding a new page to our current website. This page will display a listing of available lots, a map showing the location, the size of the lot, the price of the lot, and a photo of the property. We anticipate having this page available prior to February 28, 2015. In addition to providing another person or family the opportunity to enjoy all that Lake Carroll has to offer, this program will also help spread the financial burden of operating the Association, onto a broader Membership base. The Association needs more Members and there are people out there who would like the benefits of Lake Carroll Membership and Ownership. If you have a question regarding the incentive program or have a referral you wish to make me aware of, I may be reached at 815-493-2552 or by e-mail at mschmieder@golakecarroll.com.

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YACHT CLUB’S “Ain’t Your Grandma’s”ROBBER’S BINGO

by Darlene Benson

On Saturday March 19th, the YACHT CLUB held its annual ROBBER’S BINGO event. 90+ players attended filling the room with rowdiness & laughter. Our callers, Chuck Flaherty & Dave Blondell, encouraged that “shyness was not allowed & robbing was a must”! (This crowd proved this “ain’t your Grandma’s bingo” being very aggressive once the robbing began!) Excitement continued to flow throughout the evening with curiosity who will win the LADY OF THE LAKE along with the contents of the creatively wrapped packages, especially the gift bag with the “sexy male torso”? (I have pictures to prove many men were robbing this gift away from women!”) Our greeters, Donna Flaska & Carol Margosein handed out bingo cards along with complimentary door prize tickets. Throughout the evening Bill VanVranken sold 50/50 raffle tickets collecting a handsome amount. Congratulations to all the lucky winners:- Ralph Rich – 50/50 winner of $200- Roseanne Stangl – Clubhouse gift card- Mary Kay Rietz – Clubhouse gift card- Lexi Cazzato – Pot of Gold Once again we had a “welcoming winner” of the Lady of the Lake – Mary Kay & Bob Rietz. Mary Kay immediately texted her kids sharing the good news and they’re already planning how to decorate the boat for Venetian Night! Our last year winners, Brian & Donna Caldwell, had a hard time giving up the Lady. In fact, Brian attempted to steal her back later in the evening holding her out for a ransom! Many thanks go out to all that attended, especially to first time players. Happy to hear you had a great time! Welcome to the new Yacht Club members that signed up this evening. We look forward to you participating in future Yacht Club events. As always, events cannot be successful without volunteers. Donna Flaska, Carol Margosein, Bill VanVranken, Chuck Flaherty & Dave Blondell your participation made this event a success; also to the Clubhouse staff for providing the delicious Corn Beef dinner & room set up, please know your help was appreciated. Mark your calendars for the upcoming YACHT CLUB events. Please watch the Lake Carroll News and weely emails for details:VENENTIAN NIGHT-Saturday July 9th TASTE OF THE LAKE – Saturday August 6th

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natural resources management, it did remind me of Lake Carroll. Mr. Rasch proceeded to describe the news media and their reporting. How in the world do these news casters come up with some of the info they are reporting, and was it anywhere near the truth? “Perception. It’s their truth”. This, he stated, in turn will shape the perception of the viewer, which may or may NOT be based upon facts or truth. That is a scary thought. People may be basing their views on important matters through false information! The article then began to tell a story about his children growing up and ‘tattling’ on one another. Each child had their own ‘version’ of what happened and they only provided their ‘perspective’ on the incident in question. Interviewing BOTH children took some time, but in the end he was able to get to the bottom of the story, which often times changes the perception of the truth. I bet you are now questioning, “How in the world does this relate to Lake Carroll?” Numerous times throughout the years I’ve received call after call from members that were very upset, disturbed, mad, frustrated, etc about various happenings at Lake Carroll that they heard at the coffee shop, local hangout, or on an internet forum. And the majority of the time, after providing my perspective on the matter, they were able to form a perception based on both perspectives. Most, but definitely not all, of the time the conversations ended with ‘I’m glad I called, because I didn’t know that’. Through this process a better relationship was created between the lake manager and the property owner and a better perspective on Lake Carroll was formed. Therefore, when you hear the local ‘gossip’ about Lake Carroll at the coffee shop, online forum, or your local hangout, you have two options. 1) You can take that “perception” as the truth and spread it to others, or 2) You can call the department managers directly to get their perspective. By getting ‘both sides of the story’, you can better form YOUR perception of the truth. In doing this, you begin to better understand what is happening at Lake Carroll as well and why it’s being done. Lake Carroll is a fantastic place... It’s a unique place… and it’s YOUR place.

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Several years ago, Lake Carroll mandated the use of an orange skier down flag to be displayed only when a person being towed, went down. State laws supersede our Rules and Regulations and Lake Carroll watercraft will be required to display the flag at all times when towing a person. The recent State law is concerning in that it alerts other boaters that you may be towing a person but does not alert them when a person has fallen and is no longer being towed by the boat. The Lake Carroll Safety Committee discussed this matter at length at their March 14, 2015 meeting.

The Lake Carroll Skier Down Flag is MANDATORYin addition to the State law stated above.

Therefore, by State law, all watercraft towing a person or persons shall display a flag throughout the duration of the towing activity. Additionally, you are required to raise and wave a skier down flag when a person, or persons, being towed has fallen into the water. Doing so is the only way to differentiate between towing a person and having someone in the water who may be dangerously vulnerable to other boats in the area. An example of concern would be towing two people on one tube and having one person fall off. The State law requires one flag being displayed at all times, but offers no distinction or warning to other watercraft that another person is in the water and no longer attached to the moving boat. The Admin Office has both the orange flags which are compliant with the State law that can be attached to the windshield of your watercraft and the Skier Down Flags in stock and available for purchase at the LCA Office, as well as at the West Marina Concession once they are open for the season. We have been very fortunate that we have had no serious injuries involving a person in the water and moving watercraft. The reason we have been so fortunate is due to the cooperation of all Lake Carroll watercraft owners, the diligent use of the orange colored safety flags, and the practice of safe boating technics. Thank you for helping to make Lake Carroll the safe lake that it is.Updated 4/2016 DBeyer

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The Lake Carroll Fishing Club enjoyed the monthly potluck dinner meeting on Wednesday, April 13th. Welcome back “Snowbirds!” One hundred and six members and guests were in attendance. Our meal included Ham, along with the Chicken, various sides, and desserts brought by the members. Thank you to Gary Gariff for providing the delicious ham; it really helped us out as with over one hundred attendees the chicken was running out. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Bill Comstock called the meeting to order. New members were introduced: Tony & Nancy Prosaic, Tom & Karen Zakasck, and Patrick & Lisa McQuilkin. Treasurer Mitch Feucht provided our monthly financial report which was accepted by the members. Mitch noted that the club has 150 members to date. Mitch also let us know we purchased 2 pairs of waders that will replace some aging ones. Extra wide I think for our buda waist lines. Bill Comstock gave special thanks to Stan Suchocki for all his work down at the Hatchery, keeping things tidy for us. Bill mentioned that we had our first Open House the 10th of April with over 100 visitors. All in all, a great success. The kids had fun checking out our “show and tell” fish in the tanks and listening to the tour guides explain our functions. Thank you all who helped out and provided the delicious treats. Thanks for the jelly beans Bruce. Fred Reddies gave us a less than exciting Hatchery report with about 200k eggs in the jars to date. We have had a less than average success this walleye spawning season with cold temps in the water and less fish in the nets than in previous years. Kind of weird really as we put nets out early since the ice was out early. Just haven’t gotten the numbers of fish, walleye or others, as we have previously. The second Fishing Club Hatchery Open House was on Sunday April 17th. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm. We had our 50-50 drawing with 3 winners: Helen Bremer - $65, JoAnn Gariff - $40, Joe Czurylo - $20 We hope you will join us at our monthly monthly potluck dinner meeting the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm, as well as the other events we sponsor during the year

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We would like to remind our Members the purpose of this series of articles is to completely inform the membership of the facts and attempt to answer all questions leading up to your vote for a new Lodge. At the time of this writing, the committee is still in a planning stage, and to caution members that nothing is finalized at this point. Remember the key element is also to caution members to listen to the facts and not rumors. Upon the completion of this series of articles we hope to answer all questions and the number one question,

“Why In The World Would We Want To Build A New Lodge?” Summary of Article I

(April Edition of Lake Carroll News) Article I primarily summarized the history of the current Lodge. The Lodge history points out how in the early years, we as a com-munity, made do with what the Developers left us, at very little cost. We created an entertainment gathering place for the member-ship that was enjoyed by all. The years 1986, 1995-96, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008-10, and 2015-16 committee after committee con-cluded the old barn structure built by Russwood, the original devel-opers, has lived its life. Yes, the Lodge is structurally sound. Yes, we can keep investing money for renovations; however the conclusion since 1986 has been the same. The building is not code compli-ant and from what professionals have stated, the building never has been code compliant plus it would be too expensive to bring it up to code. The Lodge for the past twenty years has suffered budget cuts to maintenance upkeep and renovation. The membership and Board’s reluctance to throw money into the structure that needs new plumbing, wiring, efficient heating system and code compliance has been the prevailing decision for years. Every committee that has studied the Lodge will first consider how to salvage the structure and after a walkthrough behind the scenes and understanding the facts, all come to the same conclusion, it is time for a new facility.

Proposed New Lake Carroll LodgeThe Planning Committee, Recreation Committee, and Chelsey Heckman our Recreation Director, have put many hours of planning and discussions as to what new items along with modernization of old facilities are needed for the future of our membership. The bot-tom line is we want to build a new facility that is more friendly and functional to our needs. A facility that is family oriented, kid friend-ly, and can operate as a four-season recreation/community center. The new facility would provide indoor activities, game room, video games, a more modern fitness center, and a short indoor walk to our current indoor pool. Families can relax by the fire enjoying a book from the library, access to free WIFI, while looking over the scenic view of the ski hill. The facility will offer larger space for rentals to our members for reunions, weddings, or Club Parties. The new facilities would also provide a Catering Kitchen available for mem-bership use, to serve their event. Imagine bringing your family out to Lake Carroll on a weekend with rain, sleet, or snow. What do we offer the kids or grandkids

to do? The facility will be open to swimming, a new game room, video games, pool table, ping pong, while adult activities are also available in the same complex. A Craft Room is currently planned to be across the hall and host our library collection. Downstairs the Fitness Center with new commercial grade equipment will be avail-able. The bar and concession area surrounded by the great room with seating around the fireplace, along with large windows looking out over the ski hill. The bar will be open and bright with access to the Great Room as well as the multipurpose area. The multipurpose rooms will be available for family birthdays, weddings, class re-unions, proms, anniversaries, meetings, potluck dinners, and sum-mer camp. A large deck joins the ski facility and integrates with the outdoor pool. In the winter, we can watch and relax while the youngsters ski or take part with them renting equipment in our new ski rental area. If you are hungry the concession stand will be open outside so in the winter you can sit on the deck under heat lamps while enjoying a selection from the menu. The expanded deck connecting to the pool will be a great place to bring the kids for a break from swimming or playing volleyball. The idea for the new facility, during all seasons, is to offer a place to go with the family and enjoy. The question of code compliant will never be uttered again; the new Lodge would be a much safer building, a handicap friendly facility with an elevator joining the two floors together. Moderniza-tion of the old amenities such as: the Fitness Center, Bar, Fireplace, Game Room, Concessions, and Restrooms will finally, after being long overdue, will be available to our membership.

Fact or Fiction It is interesting to note that we already have a group of people meeting to promote a “NO” vote on this project, or not bring this project in front of the membership for a vote at all. All the Com-mittee is asking is to keep an open mind until you have heard all of the facts and presentations of this project. We intend on continually providing information to the membership all the way up to your right to vote. Some question the timing of this project and that it is for only the full-time property members. As far as the timing is concerned, when is the right time to tear down an outdated facility that has been evaluated repeatedly since 1986 as having lived out its life? For thirty years, money has been diverted to other amenities because of the reluctance of putting money into the Lodge would be a wasteful venture, since it has been consistently recommended to replace. The recommended replacement also has been put off for thirty years because the membership did decide on other priorities; however the time is now! This facility, as all our facilities, is for the entire membership to enjoy, not just full-timers.

What’s Next? Article III in this series will be published in the June Lake Carroll News. In it, we will discuss advantages of a new facility and cost breakdowns. If you would like to back-up and read Article I, you can find the article in the April newspaper or at www.golakecarroll.com. Links to documents regarding the new lodge project can be found in a notice on the Members Homepage. Or you can go to Re-sources > Document Library > New Plumtree Lodge & Recreation Center.

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Callaway, PING, Mizuno and Cobra from 10am-2pm. They will have all of their current stock of products for you to try and will fit you to get the right fit for your swing. We will be having special pricing on some of the products that they are offering for that day. Our first Moonlite Nite Golf will be held on May 28th and the Memorial Day Scramble will be held on May 30th, making for a very busy May. JUNE GOLF EVENTS: June looks to be even busier starting with the return of the Pearl City Booster Outing on June 4th, Rolling Hills June 10th, Campground Outing June 11th, Father’s Day Scramble June 19th, LCA Big Cup on June 25th, the Lena vs Lake Carroll Match #1 @ Wolf Hollow on June 26th, and the WCCI Golf Outing June 28th. We also are having 2 Junior Golf Camps and 2 Weekend clinics in June, look for the Junior golf flyer or the schedule of events for more information. We will continue to offer lessons for all levels of golfer, including juniors, average, advanced, seniors, couples, and groups. Lesson brochures are available in the Pro Shop, as well as elsewhere in this issue. We also have a full Junior Golf Camp schedule with four week-long sessions, Weekend Clinics, and a Junior Golf Tournament. A list of dates for the Junior program is included with this article along with a list of upcoming events. We have added reciprocals with several area courses. A list of these courses can be found with this article, on golflakecarroll.com and in the Pro Shop. Remember the Pro Shop must call in all reciprocals for you. Construction on the 15th, 16th and 18th holes has started and should be near completion by the time you read this article. We will be using temporary tees for these holes until the sod is ready for play, hopefully by Memorial Day weekend. The improvements to the tees are great and should be a huge improvement to all golfers enjoying our wonderful golf course. Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout the improvement process. I have attached a full season schedule of events with this article, including all Camps, Clinics, Outing, and Tournaments. Some events have been moved from last year’s dates, so take a look at this year’s schedule. Any questions about lessons, clinics, tournaments, or tee times, please call the Pro Shop. I look forward to another GREAT season at Lake Carroll.

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Toni Knackstedt and Barb Hevrin – 9 hole AM. Jason and Mike talked of the changes being made to the course

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In addition to league play, which we are always looking for new members, there is the Senior Traveling Team organized by Cathy Porzel. Ladies interested in playing other area courses on Mondays can sign up weekly on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. It was exciting to have some new members join the league this year, and we are always welcoming more. If you don’t golf on the league, please join! See you on the links! We would like to thank Kris Sands with Sauk Valley Media for helping us create a new logo. It took a few tries, but she gave us one we all could agree to. And to Donna Beyer, LCA Communications Director/Editor, for her assistance in this endeavor. “Thanks!”

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Hello to all of our photography friends in our fun-filled community! Our Photography Club has been busy learning new tricks of the trade, sharing their photographs, and electing new officers for the next year. Thank you to Rick Brant for being President and Sherry Vidinich for being Secretary/Treasurer. Our club meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am at the Lodge. No experience necessary to enjoy our meetings, photo challenges, and road trips. We welcome any and all who are interested in photography. Our photo challenge for this month is “Birds & Blooms.” Spring is the perfect time to capture the birds and flowers in our neighborhood! Take your photos and submit to Rick Brant rbrantphoto@gmail.com

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make up rain days. Registration forms may be found at the Aquatic Complex or online at www.golakecarroll.com under the Aquatic Complex Documents. Completed forms accompanied by payment are required to register. Registration is now open. Did you know that you the outdoor and indoor pools are available to rent for private par-ties? Perfect for a birthday party, reunion or special occasion... Just a phone call away to book yours today! 815-493-8549 ext 10.RECREATION PAST EVENTS The Easter Egg hunt was a great time for all. With 120 kids and their parents and grandpar-ents, it was a fun time for everyone. See photos. Wacky game night took place on April 16th at the Lodge. Families enjoyed a smore and first bonfire of the season and wacky games and crafts. RECREATION FUTURE EVENTSRefer to the Table of Contents – Recreation Events for detailed ad location.- Friday May 27th - Outdoor pool opens! (Weather permitting) - Check out Family Fun Nights starting Friday, June 10th! We have 11 dates planned for June-September. Find the detailed flyer to plan your summer now!- Saturday June 18th Kick-Off to Summer Party at the Lodge. We will have the band “Just for Kicks” performing for us on the deck of the Lodge from 6:30-10:30pm. This band specializes in all sorts of danceable music. Late night swimming and games available for kids. - Mark your calendars for our Fun in the Sun Weekend July 22nd-24th! Special musical en-tertainment on Saturday evening with jumping inflatables for kids. - Kidz Camp Session I is right around the corner. First session of camp will begin June 20th- June 24th. See ad for more details. Deadline for the first Kidz Camp is May 31st. Session II of Kidz Camp will take place August 1st-5th. - Save the date for our annual Beach Luau that will take place on Saturday, August 13th at the Lake Carroll Beach at the West Marina. All swimming lesson dates, kidz camp dates, and other events can be found in the Recre-ation Events Brochure. Feel free to pick one up at the Aquatic Complex or LCA Office. Or you can find this online at www.golakecarroll.com.

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

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We began announcing update requirement in September 2014. To date, there are still a number of Members who have not yet updated their children’s photos. Unfortunately, if those children try to access an amenity with their old card, they will be denied access and advised to visit the Admin Office. Primary LCA Member’s dependent children 5-24 years of age were required to have new photos for their 2015 LCA ID cards.

Our current program has been in effect since 2007. PLEASE NOTE: ID cards printed prior 2014 for dependent children 5-24 years of age have been deactivated. If your dependent(s) have not received a new ID card (see sample), you MUST submit new photos. We need a clear head & shoulders picture with a plain background. No hats, sunglasses, or funny poses/facial expressions. Photos from other ID’s with holograms are not accepted. The preferred method to receive photos is to email your photos to photoid@golakecarroll.com. Be sure to identify your photo files with the filename, section/lot, child’s name, and date of birth for each photo submitted. If you don’t have the option to email, the office staff is available to take your photo Monday through Saturday between the hours of 9 AM & 3PM. Depending on the customer load at the time you are in the office, your new ID cards may be mailed at a later date. If you have any questions, please contact the Admin Office – 815-493-2552.

Lake Carroll Photo ID

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HOT DOGSto celebrate MEMORIAL DAY!

Invites you to Celebrate with usFree Hot Dogs and Chips

Lake Carroll Facility on Payne RoadSaturday, May 28th • 11:00am - 1:00pm

All of our facilities will be closed Monday, May 30thin observance of Memorial Day.

Our ATM’s are available for your banking needs.

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TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, which has helped millions of people across the United States and Canada over the last 60+ years. TOPS is a nonprofit and noncommercial, which means we keep our cost low, and we don’t accept any outside advertising. TOPS has groups, called chapters that provide a nonjudgmental place where people just like you learn how they can make changes and get the support they need to reach their goals. Lake Carroll will be starting a TOPS group that will be offered at no cost. TOPS is a Federally funded organization.

Meeting times: Tuesdays at 6:30pm or Wednesdays at 11:00am. Meetings will take place at the Lodge Main Banquet Room.

What will be expected of you? A past medical history will be filled out and a private weigh-in will take place each week. Each week will provide education on how to make healthier lifestyle choices.

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Helping Millions toTake Off Pounds

Sensibly Since 1948.

Interested? Call Chelsey at 815-493-8549or checkman@golakecarroll to register for class.

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Applications available at the Administration Officeor linked to from the homepage at www.golakecarroll.com.

Clubhouse PositionsContact Denise Lahm for details: 815-493-2810, denisel@golakecarroll.com

Experience line cook Event servers Kitchen prep help

Dishwashers Pizza Cook

Lake Carroll Employment OpportunitiesCLASSIFIEDSSECTION B 815-625-3600 • 1-800-798-4085

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LOTS FOR SALE

HOMES FOR RENT

MUSICALINSTRUMENTS

LAWN & GARDEN

TRAILERS / RV'S

Superior Lawn Careis currently acceptingnew clients for 2016mowing season.Contact Kris for yourfree estimate.815-541-5505

NOTICE:“Only LCA Membershave amenity use withany Lake Carroll house

rentals.”

For Sale ¼ acre lot Sec-tion 13, lot 31. $1600.847-342-5925.

North Trail 27' Camp-ing Trailer, sleeps 6-7,lg. slideout, bunk style &queen bed, A/C, tv h/u,microwave, $10,000/obo 815-439-1715

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By Jim Splitt

The Trail is Open! A little later than some may have wanted, but Mother Nature has finally cooperated so that grooming of the trail could be completed. It will be good to take a ride around our fabulous trail again. After making sure your machine is in good working order, don’t forget to put on your 2016 decals and that you have the required flag!

ATV POKER RUN ~ SAT, JUNE 4 ~ 10AM ~ MEET AT THE LODGE Our first club event, the Poker Run, will be held on Saturday June 4th. Ride your ATV and play a hand of poker. Registration begins at 10:00am at the Lodge. An entry fee of $5 will get you in the game. At various locations around the trail, participants will pick up cards building your hand. Riders will have until 12:30 to return to the Lodge to turn in their cards. Best two hands turned in win prizes. Standard poker hand rankings apply. In addition, we will also be serving a light lunch for all riders after you turn in your cards. We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces again and meeting new ones. Until next month... I’ll see you on the Trail!

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The Lake and Wildlife Committees have once again volunteered to assist LCA with our annual “egg addling” work to help diminish the amount of new Canada geese at Lake Carroll. Egg addling is a common measure taken for many private lakes like ours who have an over- population of geese. Addling is applying a light coat of corn oil to the eggs and has no adverse effects on the adult geese. Though the Goose and the Gander will continue to maintain this nest during the incubation period, these eggs will not hatch. We are asking all Property Owners to assist us in locating the nests. The geese will be laying their eggs in mid-to-late April. If the nests are on your property, we will need your permission to enter the property, usually from the lakeside, to complete the process which takes only minutes. If you know you have a nest with eggs, please call Arlene Gries at 815-493-2552 ext 15 with your section and lot number, and the location of the nest. The LCA Office can also provide you with small, colored (utility type) flags which we ask you to place in close proximity of the nest. This will be of great help to the brave volunteers who will be spraying the eggs. Thank you in advance for your help.

Lake Carroll needs yourhelp to locate Goose nests!

By Joe Rush, Lake Manager

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We do the work. You get the compliments!

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Carroll County Sherriff’s DeptSavanna Police DeptShannon Police DeptLanark Police Dept

Milledgeville Police DeptChadwick Police DeptThomson Police Dept

Lake Carroll Association

CARROLL COUNTY SUBSTANCEEDUCATION COALITION

MEDICATION DROPBOX LOCATIONS

Call your local Police Dept for location andtimes or contact the Carroll County Substance

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AtCampbell Center

in HistoricMount Carroll, IL

35thANNUAL

MEMORIAL DAYWEEKENDFriday,Saturday & Sunday

May 27,28,& 29

2016

Friday, May 276:00 p.m.—BEER & WINE GARDEN OPENS

& SEVERAL FOOD BOOTHS7:00-11:00 p.m.— JORDAN DANIELSEN,Davenport musician brings any crowd toits feet with his relentless performance.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 288:00 a.m.—5K WALK/RUN8:00-10:30 a.m.—BREAKFAST AT UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.— CRAFT SHOW10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.— KIDS' CURIOSITY COURT1-4 p.m. — LONELY GOATS • Zydeco, Hillbilly,Blues, Rock, Reggae & AWhole Lot More4:30-7:30 p.m.— BASIN STREET BOYSExuberant Dixieland Music8:00-11:00 p.m.—BRUSHVILLEUpbeat Rockin' Country!'This isn't just a band, it's an experience'

Sunday, May 298:00-10:30 a.m.—BREAKFAST AT UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.—CRAFT SHOW11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.— COMMUNITY WORSHIP

SERVICE -Noon—CLASSIC CAR SHOW (2 Blocks East)Noon-5:00 p.m.—KIDSʼ CURIOSITY COURT12:30-3:30 p.m.— LIZZIE NEAL BANDDynamic Blues Band from Rockford.

4:00-7:00 p.m.. — SWEET LUCYPower Pop, Chick Rock, Classic Rock from

Rockford. GET LUCIFIED!7:30-10:30 p.m.— THE NEVERLY BROTHERSRock 'n Roll Evolution • Elvis to the Beatles

MAYFEST

ENTERTAINMENT GATE PRICE — $6 per person/advance •$8 per person/gate •Children 12 & under freeADMISSION BUTTON IS GOOD ALL WEEKEND

FOR MORE INFORMATION WRITE OR CALL: MAYFEST320 N. Main, Ste. 101, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053 • www.mtcarrollil.org

815-244-2411 www.visitcarrollcountyil.com Admission Button Is Good All Weekend

Craft ShowFood Tent

Rotary Beer &Wine Garden

Classic Car Show-Sunday

Live MusicalEntertainment5K Walk/Run

Kids' Entertainment

Mayfest

RECIPE CORNER

TASTES LIKE SPRING CAKE

Easy, Quick Recipes, with locally found ingredients.

Brought to you byYour friends at Trailside21-78 Lake Carroll Blvd

Lanark, IL 61046815-493-8484

Frosting:Combine 16 oz canned crushed pineapple in natural juices1 pkg instant vanilla pudding mix2 cups cool whipMix on low till blended, frost cake just before serving.

All ingredients available at Trailside for this simple and delicious cake!

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Details on Page 10A

Sunday, May 8th, 20169:30am - 1:30pm

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Visit these local COUNTRY Financial Offices for aHome or Auto Insurance Quote and $5 will be donated

toThe American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life

Rhett Coatney - Lanark, ILFinancial Representative105 S Broad St., Lanark, IL 61046rhett.coatney@countryfinancial.com(866)COU-NTRY

Relay For Life of Carroll CountyJune 18th at Milledgeville HS

relayforlife.org/carroll

Relay For Life of Rock Island Co.September 17th at Black Hawk College

relayforlife.org/rockislandil

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Helm Flag$12.00 / each

Must be mounted from the time someone to be towed exits the

watercraft, to the time they re-enter.

Safety Accessories Available atthe LC Association Office

Open Monday-Saturday ~ 8:00am-4:30pmLake Carroll Recommended

Walk/Run/Jog/Bike Safety Vest$8.00 / each

Lake CarrollMandatory

ATV &Golf Cart

Flag$15.00 / each

Must project seven (7) feet

above the ground surface.

Lake Carroll MandatorySkier-Down Flag

$8.00 / eachMust be raised when someone being towed has fallen; till they are again underway or

back in the watercraft.

More Info on Page 2B

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RE/MAX TOWN LAKE & COUNTRY

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Each office independently owned and operated

21-78 LAKE CARROLL BLVD • LAKE CARROLL, ILPatti Kloepping

Broker Associate

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Julie WenzelManaging Broker

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3 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 4227 Sq Ft.$699,900

3 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 3,932 sq ft$699,900

NEW LISTING28-38 Southview

First time on the market! 2.12 landscaped acres, 301’ of Lake front with gazebo,beautiful full view of the Lake, Spacious custom built Cedar home

UNBELIEVABLEVIEWS OF LAKE CARROLL!Fabulous and immaculate lakefront home. Situated on STUNNING 1.32 acre lot.

GREAT PRICE

17-129 Lakeside DriveYou can’t beat the price for almost

3,000 finished sq. ft. and a LAKEVIEW!

3 finished levels and has a garage

3 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 2,968 Sq Ft.

ONLY $189,900

BEAUTIFUL STARTER HOME

2-286 Foothills LaneA lot of house for the money! Cedar sided

ranch in great condition Finished walk out

lower level and 2 Fireplaces.

3 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 1,753 Sq Ft.

$174,900

NEW LISTING

3-478 Shady LaneBEST PRICEAT LAKE CARROLL.

Great potential on this

awesome fixer upper.

3 Bedrooms - 2.5 Baths - 1,828 Sq Ft.

ONLY $99,900

LAKE CARROLL LOTS FOR SALE

NEW LISTING

17-3 Lake Carroll BlvdCustom Log Home, wrap around porch, river

rock fireplace, open floor plan, Log furniture

included. Oversized 3 car garage .52 acre lot.

5 Bedrooms - 3.5 Baths - 2,654 Sq Ft.

$314,900

DEEDED SLIP

27-59 RidgeviewDeeded slip included!

Cedar sided with attached 2 stall garage and

view of the Lake.

4 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 2,394 Sq Ft.

$239,000

4-115R BeachcomberWant to see the lake from your Lake Carroll

home? Then this is it! A perfect 1st lakehome.

Great lake view & immaculate condition.

4 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 1,762 Sq Ft.

$235,000

LAKEVIEW

CHARMING COTTAGE

5-246 HeathcliffClassic A-Frame vacation house

with all the extras!

Perfecct 1st lake carroll home.

2 Bedrooms - 1.5 Baths - 1,306 Sq Ft.

$135,000

DEEDED SLIP

19-12 Timber RidgeDEEDED SLIP INCLUDED!

Close to pools, skiing &ATV trails.

1.79 acre lot.

3 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 1,209 Sq Ft.

$146,000

GREAT WATERFRONT

23-42 Barrington Ct.Beautiful waterfront and great view of Lake,

Gazebo at the dock, open floor plan, 3 season

porch, full finished lower level, 3 car garage.

3 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 2,780 Sq. Ft.

$479,000

PANAORAMIC VIEW OF THE LAKE

23-56 BroadviewFabulous Lake home with 180 degree

magnificent views. HAS DEEDED SLIP AND

GREENWAYACCESSWITHA DOCK.

3+ Bedrooms - 2.5 Baths - 3,616 Sq Ft

$419,900

WATERFRONT

21-49 Marina Ct.Executive style home, 2.58 acres, paved

drive,3car garage, open floor plan, 2

fireplaces, gourmet kitchen.

4 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 3,208 Sq Ft

$441,000GOLF COURSE

1-36R Captains DriveNew home on the golf course, hardwood floors,

granite counters, stainless steel appliances and

main floor master suite.

3 Bedrooms - 2.5 Baths - 2,100 Sq Ft.

NEW PRICE $259,900

WATERFRONT

5-221 HeathcliffSold turnkey with furniture & pontoon boat.

Newer carpeting & tile. Excellent waterfront

in a no-wake location.

4 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 2,276 Sq Ft.

NEW PRICE $299,900

PERFECT LAKE RETREAT

17-57R LakeviewCustom cedar home, hardwood floors, cathedral

ceilings, stone faced fireplace, 4 seasons room,

full finished LL with walkout, 2 car garage

3 Bedrooms - 2.5 Baths - 2,532 Sq Ft.

NEW PRICE $294,000

DEEDED SLIP

27-57 Ridgeview Dr.DEEDED SLIP INCLUDED on this

completely renovated cedar lake home on 2.41

acre wooded lot.

3 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 2,661 Sq Ft.

NEW PRICE $259,900

SECRET HIDEAWAY

19-50 Maplewood Ct.A peaceful hideaway in the woods!

Beautiful deep woods surround this

custom built home.

3 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 2,644 sq ft

$349,900

DEEDED BOAT SLIP

23-115R Lake Carroll Blvd.Fabulous Cedar Contemporary

on 3.27 acre wooded lot.

HAS DEEDED SLIP!

4 Bedrooms - 3.5 Baths - 3,417 sq ft

$349,000

4-38 Grandview DriveBeautiful WATERFRONTl ot with gentle slope.

Exposed, walk out ranch.

Near Golf Course

4 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 2,000 Sq Ft.

$359,900

BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT

17-167 Lake Side Dr.177´ waterfront with patio,

great room cathedral ceiling, 2 fireplaces,

hardwood floors, bonus loft room.

3 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 2,689 Sq. Ft.

$545,000

RUSTIC WATERFRONT

4-112 BeachcomberPerfect starter home at Lake Carroll.

Tidy and near the lake

and golf course.

3 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 1,848 Sq Ft.

$149,000

NEAR GOLF COURSE & LAKE

5-86R Chadbourne Dr.Peaceful wooded property, wrap around deck and

lower patio, Great Roomwith fireplace, hardwood

floors, upper loft, LL game room, 2 car garage

2+ Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 2,469 Sq Ft.

$224,900

NEW LISTING

17-77 LakeviewAmazing 180 view from the deck, ranch home offers open

floor plan, separate master suite, new bamboo flooring,

skylights, vaulted wood ceiling, oversized 2 car garage.

3 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 1,680 Sq Ft.

$219,000

VIEW OF THE LAKE

5-256 Berkshire CourtBeautiful wooded lot with exceptional landscaping

on a quiet cul-de-sac. New roof, furnace andwater

heater. Has natural gas. Quick possession.

3 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 2,200 Sq Ft.

$224,900

WOODED DOUBLE LOT NEW LISTING

3-358 Fawnridge DriveReady for summer fun ! Plenty of room for

guests, updated open floor plan, laminate floors,

great deck with canopy, family room bar.

4 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 2,352 Sq Ft.

$214,900

16-91 Canterberry .......................................... $9995-142 Chadbourne.......................................$1,00023-109 Broadview.......................................$1,70019-61 Hidden Valley Dr..........NEWPRICE $1,9005-194, 196 & 197 Healthcliff ...................... $2,00031-74 Country Club Ct...........NEWPRICE $4,50025-74 Cottage Hill Drive...............................$7,000

19-13 Timber Ridge Dr.......NEWLISTING $9,0004-236 & 237 Grandview......NEWPRICE $12,0003-368R Lake Carroll Blvd...........................$14,50025-36 Old Mill Rd.................NEWPRICE $14,900

25-37 Old Mill Rd.................NEWPRICE $14,90025-38 Old Mill Rd.................NEWPRICE $14,90025-27 Old Mill Rd.................LAKE VIEW $24,900

23-49 Barrington Ct............ LAKE VIEW $79,900DEEDED BOAT SLIP31-57 Doral Ct....................NEWLISTING $8,900

25-7 Homewood Drive.................................$9,999

28-9 Colonial Court....................................$14,900

23-117 Lake Carroll Blvd.NEWLISTING $17,000

21-33 Forest Hill Drive ...............................$24,900

1-213 Old Wharf Rd.On the golf course! Neat as a pin, easy

weekender, offered furnished

2 car oversized garage.

2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 1,092 Sq Ft.

$134,900

SOLD

SOLD