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Happy 4^th of July,                                         July 1, 2010

Safety, safety, safety always think safety!  The Fourth of July weekend always seems to be the busiest so please slow down a bit and keep an eye out for the other boats.  If you have guests out this weekend please make sure they know all the lake rules, better yet only allow family members to operate your boats on the lake.  I would also like to remind everyone of a few rules that have been overlooked lately. 

• Only boats that are registered through the home owner’s assoc. are allowed on the lake.  You can not invite your friends or relatives to bring their boats out. 
• Also any one 14 to 17 years old must have completed the State Boaters Safety course to operate a boat.  If you are under 14 you can not operate any motorized watercraft.
• Everyone must have a life jacket on at all times if skiing, tubing or on a personal watercraft.’
• It is unlawful to jump a wake within 50 yards of another craft.
• It is unlawful to jump the wake of any boat towing skier, tuber etc.
• You must be at least 16 to tow a skier or tuber etc.
• Raise an orange flag when a skier or tuber is down in the water.
• Every boat has a load limit.  Know what yours is and abide by it.
• Behind the buoys in the coves is a no wake Zone! This means you should be going slow enough not to create white water on the boats wake.
• If you are boating after sun down you are in a no wake zone on the entire lake.
• Your boat must have proper lights if boating after dark.
• Follow the lake traffic pattern.  See Map...
  
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These are just some of the rules that must be followed to have an enjoyable boating weekend so study up and pledge to have a safe summer.

Just a reminder fire works are on Sunday night.  The rain date is on Monday.

Have a pleasant weekend.  Think…Be Courteous.

Rich,

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June 14, 2010

Memorial Day weekend turned out to be fairly decent weather wise.  In talking to some of the residents there were some concerns about the boating rules.  Mostly I heard that some were not following the traffic pattern.  It sounded to me like it was mostly the jet skis but some boats as well.  On crowded weekends it is most important to follow the traffic pattern if you are not aware of what I’m talking about please go here.  The next complaint I had was not slowing down in the no wake zones. And also one boat was observed going to fast after dark with no lights.  Please follow the rules of boating after dark.  Boats must have proper lighting and follow the 5 mile an hour no wake rule on the entire lake.  Boating safety must be our number one concern.  Please make it a topic in your family discussions. Being safe and courteous to each other on the lake this will increase enjoyment for all.  If you are new to the lake and are not sure of the lake rules please feel free to give me a call.

“Rain, rain go away and come back again another day.”  Not to mention the high wind that came with it.  The lake is beginning to look like a boat lift grave yard.  I understand, because of the storm, a need for boats on trailers but please do not abuse the situation. Please keep your boats and trailer put away if at all possible.  Also try to get the broken lifts and such off the empty lots as soon as possible.  I know insurance adjusters move slow but please let them know of the problem.  The rain has also delayed the weed treatment while we wait for some of the extra water to spill out.

I’ve had some of the residents offer to help with tree trimming.  I thought, Saturday June 26^th, might be a good date.  So if any of you would like to help please send me an email.  I will try to get thinks set up.  I thought the morning would be best, say 8 to noon.

Be SAFE, Be COURTEOUS!

Rich

Dear Residents.                                                                            May 27, 2010

The recent warm weather reminds that indeed summer is upon us. Pomp and Circumstance plays in the background as some on the Lake Graduate and move on to new and exciting parts in their lives.  I also hear some wedding bells ringing in the near future.  My congratulation to all those who have graduated this spring and to those who will be married this summer I hope your lives will be full wonder.

Yes this weekend is Memorial Day weekend boy it was a long time coming.  This past year has also brought some sadness to the lake as some loved ones have passed on.  So this weekend as we remember those who have died let us also remember the responsibility we have to our neighbors to conduct ourselves in a safe manner as we enjoy our lake this summer. Please refresh your minds with the boating safety rules and see to it that all your friends who visit the lake are also aware of our rules especially those particular to our lake.

I’m assuming that most boats have been launched this spring or will be soon. So please get those trailers put away so I don’t have to be a nuisance.  If you have recently bought a new boat and have not registered it with me please do so as soon as possible.  I’ve noticed that many of you have boats with great potential please realize that this is a relatively small lake and some restraint must be used.

Finally I would like to welcome all the new residents to the lake.  If you see new people that you don’t recognize please stop and take time to get acquainted.  I hope as this lake grows in numbers it will remain small in respect to community.  As we have to be our own promoters of safety on the lake I think this can best be done with mutual respect among friends.

Have a great summer!!

Rich