For your Halloween enjoyment

Barb A. sent some special pumpkin carvings from a real pro. These are some of my favorites. This guy is an artist.  Ken

Ready to roll!

South Gate Open

The Dawson Lake Road Project was completed ahead of schedule and the South Gate is now open.

Weekly Public Safety report

Candlewick Lake Public Safety

WEEKLY REPORT

Week Ending 10/27/2013

Rescue Calls

Public Safety responded to the 100 block of Hastings for a report of a subject having chest pains.  The subject was transported for treatment.

Public Safety responded to the 700 block of Marquette for a subject with high blood pressure, breathing but unresponsive.  The subject was transported for treatment.

Public Safety responded to the 2200 block of Candlewick Dr. for a report of a subject who had fallen.  The subject was transported for treatment.

Neighbor Dispute

Public Safety responded to the 1100 block of Candlewick Dr. for a report of threats to a neighbor.  The matter was resolved by Public Safety.

Disorderly Conduct

Public Safety responded to the 200 block of Benedict for a report of a subject peering into the window of a neighbor’s window. The Sheriff’s Department was notified at will continue the investigation.

Burglary to Motor Vehicle

Public Safety responded to the 200 block of Gables for a report of a burglary to motor vehicle.  A subject(s) unknown threw a cinder block through a car window and removed a purse.  The matter is under investigation.

Criminal Damage

Public Safety responded to Highland Valley Green for a report of criminal damage.  Subject(s) unknown damaged a picnic table and an information sign.  The matter is under investigation.

Citations Issued 18

Warnings Issued 8

Have you ever wondered?

  Each year we stock fish in our lake to keep it a premier fishing lake. After last Saturday's stocking of 2200 Cat and 3300 Walleye (plus the free ones) I got to thinking about the numbers. For the sake of argument let's say 80% survive to grow out of the stocking, which should be a low number considering the size of the fish stocked. That means over 2,600 Walleye and almost 1800 Cat should grow to keepable size.
  Fran and I fish a lot for cat and when we catch them almost without exception they are five to thirteen pound monsters. Why do we almost never catch the two pound eating size? I can go to Pierce Lake or Bauman and catch plenty in the good eating size range but not here. Why? Now consider the Walleye that are stocked each year. From this year's stocking there should be enough Walleye to make them an easy catch and this is cumulative from prior years as well. Sure, all of us catch some Walleye but are 2,500 of them taken each year to keep the population stagnant? Nope. Our lake should be full of Walleye. We don't see them floating all over the surface dead nor do we see that with Cat. I don't get it.
Ken

e-blast repeat

SAVANNAH OAKS UPDATE

Course Closing

This is the last week that Savannah Oaks Golf Course will be open.  The Course will be open through Sunday, November 3, 2013 and close for the season on Monday, November 4, 2013.  The course may reopen on weekends through December, weather permitting.  This will be for walking only and only on weekends.  Contact Sue at the Clubhouse (815-765-0111) to see if the course is open before coming out.  The course hours will be 8:00 AM to Dusk; call to book a tee time.

Winter Clubhouse Hours

The Clubhouse will remain open after the golf course closes.  The winter hours are as follows:             

Monday and Thursday – 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (or until the game ends)

Friday and Saturday – 5:00 PM to Midnight

Sunday – 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (or until the game ends

Tuesday and Wednesday – CLOSED

Come Dance With Us

There will not be a DJ at the Clubhouse this weekend, but he will be here every other weekend, starting November 9, 2013.

From an e-blast

TOWN HALL MEETING

On October 7, 2013 a copy of the proposed revised Bylaws, as well as a copy of our current Bylaws were sent out to all property owners along with a ballot and a chart to make it easy to identify a topic or issue in both the proposed revised Bylaws, as well as the current Bylaws.

A Special Town Hall meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center with the Association’s Legal Counsel in order to provide you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding the proposed revisions.

Great idea guys!

solar goose flasher

You may remember we bought some of the flashers to drive away geese from areas during the summer. They were being stored for the winter when Tom Pinkowski Sr. and Jim Brefeld had a great idea. Why not mount one on the cement spillway to deter the geese from congregating in the open water area by the dam over the winter, thus preventing the pollution the geese leave from getting into our lake.
They mounted one there Monday and I can see it flashing when I look toward that area from our front windows. Nice job protecting our lake.
Ken

Should I act surprised?

From NBC News (even the national media can't ignore this debacle) Ken

Savannah Oaks adult costume party

As usual a big thanks to Barb Appelhans for the great pictures and descriptions. It looks like quite a party!

Wendy Rodgers and Mile Geschar

1st place Ronnie Manliguis

I don't know the bartenders names?

Lisa Sullivan

Joe and Sandra Manliguis, Kristi and Chad Labarge

D.J. Steve Westlund

Marion and Bruce Benson

Samara Paganini, Rob and Joann Major, Damien Yanckowitz, Kiki and Mike Schuster

Ginger and Zak Tessema

Willa Moen and Stu Davidson

Aaron and Mark Helmer

The gang's all here!

Controlled burn

This will be happening soon but the exact date is not available at this time due to the necessity of the right weather to accomplish it. Below is a map showing the burn area. It will be manned and professionally handled by Tallgrass Restoration LLC.
Ken

A prayer for Francine's son

Francine (fourth from the left in front) with her staff

Francine is the owner of the Eagle's Nest Cafe' in the Rec Center. I am told her son Bobby was involved in a car/semi crash and is in intensive care with severe injuries in a Rockford hospital. Francine is a very nice lady with many friends here and I am sure she would appreciate your prayers for her son's speedy recovery. Both he and Francine will be in my prayers.

Ken

A Sunday smile

A teacher asked the children in her Sunday School class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into heaven?"

"NO!" the children all answered.

“If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard, and kept everything neat and tidy, would I get into heaven?"

Again, the answer was "NO!"

"Well," she continued, "then how can I get to heaven?"
In the back of the room, a five-year-old boy shouted out, "You gotta be dead!"

Early morning fish delivery

Saturday the 26^th about 6:45 I pulled into the rec center parking lot by the launch. Some of the guys were already there as was the delivery truck full of our fish. We ordered 3300 Walleye and 2200 Channel cat as was decided after the last fish shocking survey. The hatchery threw in an extra 50 Cat and 75 Walleyes to cover any that didn't survive the trip. The fish looked very healthy. The Walleye were in the six to eight inch range and the Cat were eight to ten inches so survivability should be strong. Be sure to notice the albino Cat in one of the pictures. He is out there in our lake now also.

As you can see from the pictures, it was dark when the procedure started. Jim Brefeld, Tom Pinkowski Sr., Lee Odom, and Bob McHoes were there for the wet and cold job. The best description of the morning was blustery. After that it was on to the leaf drop off duties for most of them so these guys keep busy. Being the wimp I am I stayed dry and took pictures.

Ken

Backing up the truck

Tom holding a Walleye, with Bob McHoes 

Jim Brefeld like a deer in the headlights

Some of the Walleyes

Up, up, and away to their new home

Dumping the water

Nice Cat. The albino is on the lower right

The albino cat. Notice the red eyes?

Postponement

The stakeholder's meeting scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed. This is the meeting with Lake Management where attendance counts towards Candlewick's contribution for the grant. I will post the new date and time as soon as I receive it.  Ken

A freaky Halloween trick

This is really quite a trick. At first I thought I could figure it out but I haven't. Any ideas? If so drop me an email and I will post your solutions.  Ken

Click the link to view the trick....  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5gK2MxGR0M

Leaf Collection – Volunteers needed

Leaf collection will take place on October 26, 2013 and November 2, 2013 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon.  Only leaves will be accepted in the dumpsters. 

Volunteers are need for both days.  If you are interested, please call the office and your name will be added to the signup sheets.

(or just show up at the maintenance site.) 

I may not make it this year, or if I do I will be late.  Ken

Candlewick Fall Festival and Halloween Party

Thanks so much to Barb Appelhans for the pictures and Kathi Smith for supplying the names. 

Guess the pumpkin weight winner Jake Verhagen

Sarah White of Usborne Books

Deputy Chief's Daughter Alana O'Doherty and Kathi's daughter Sidney Smith

Karl Steiskal chili contestant.

Costume contest winners, Lilly Smiley, Emma Karl, Blake Labarge, Gianna Naqvi, Anthony Naqvi,  Lia Naqvi

Chili winners- Ronnie Manliguis and Jack Paddock

Randy Albert and friends

Steve Westlund's Creepy concoction

D.J. Steve Westlund who donated his services

John and Francine Mills owners of the Eagles Nest Cafe

Guess the candies winner Alyssa Walpper with Mom Sheila

Sunday the 27th, a big day or the kids!

Sunday, October 27:         CWL Trick or Treating: 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Please only visit the homes who have their outside lights on.

Weekly Public Safety report

Candlewick Lake Public Safety

WEEKLY REPORT

Week Ending 10/20/2013

Rescue Calls

Public Safety responded to the 100 block of Waldemar for a report of a subject experiencing a manic episode.  The subject was kept calm until he was transported for treatment.

Public Safety responded to the 200 block of Thornhill for a subject who was feeling weak and kept falling.  The subject was transported for treatment.

Public Safety responded to the Recreation Center for a subject suffering from a possible stroke.  The subject was transported for treatment.

Public Safety responded to the 400 block of Atlantic for a subject who had fallen and needed help getting up.  The subject refused transport.

Traffic Crash

Public Safety responded to the 600 block of Candlewick Dr. for a report of a traffic crash involving a school bus.  Boone County Sheriff’s arrived and continued the investigation.

Domestic Dispute

Public Safety responded to the 700 block of Marquette for a report of a father and son in a physical confrontation.  The Sheriff’s Department arrived and the matter was settled.

Disorderly Conduct

Public Safety responded to the 2200 block of Candlewick Dr. for a report of a subject who called 911 and stated his partner was sitting on a bomb.  It was determined the caller was intoxicated.

Public Safety responded to the 100 block of Brandywine for a report of harassment.  It was determined that it was subject selling items for school.  A report was initiated on the matter.

Citations issued 19

Warnings issued 24

Please remember to watch your speed on October 27^th during the Halloween activities.  Public Safety will be conducting heavy traffic enforcement.

Savannah Oaks Annual

Halloween Party

Savannah Oaks Clubhouse

Saturday, October 26, 2013

7:00 PM to Midnight

·      Prizes for best Costume

·      Food and Beverages

·      No Cover Charge

Costumes recommended but not required. 

Be sure to find a baby sitter because this will be a party you won’t want to miss!

Friday night entertainment

I have been told this is a great time. Be sure to stop by for the entertainment and support the Savannah Oaks clubhouse.
Ken

Unsustainable, and we all know it!

Dawson Lake Road repairs

 Steve Rapp (Village President of Timberlane) has sent out a notice there will be road work on Dawson Lake Road next week. The plan is to have the road open evenings and nights but we all know how this can change with construction so it would be wise to avoid using the South gate at least through Wednesday next week. Our South gate will be locked down part of the week. The actual days of repair will I am sure depend upon weather conditions.
 Dawson Lake Road has had a lot of usage since Orth Road is closed due to the bridge being out so it needs a lot of work even from a safety aspect. Be forewarned to save yourself time.
Ken

Technology Tips. These are good!

Thanks to Larry Ohloendorf for sending me (& you) this link. Simply click on the link with some tips on technology, many of which were new to me.  Ken

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tedtalks/technology-ted-talk_b_4080842.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmaing8%7Cdl5%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D390144