Cash prizes and lots of fun!

Come join the fun this June 7th Saturday morning at the 25th annual Candlewick Lake bass tournament. If you have not registered yet, you can mail your check to me Chuck Hart @ 111 Tamarack Hollow SW Dr Poplar Grove Il. 61065. $80 per boat and optional $20 big bass pot. Rules will be read at 6:15 and we will have a shotgun start at 6:30. Weigh in will be at 1pm behind the restaurant. Any further information feel free to contact me Chuck Hart @ 815-520-1796. Dead line for check received is Thursday June 5th. Good Luck <')))><

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

On June 2nd and 3rd 2014 weather permitting, there will be designated areas of the lake chemically treated for weeds and algae.

The following restrictions should be noted if using water from the lake:

Drinking water for humans 3 days

Drinking water for pets for 1 day.

No irrigation for grass or flowers for 3 days.

No irrigation for food crop (vegetable gardens) for 5 days.

***There is no restriction for fishing and swimming.

***This does not affect your water supplied by Aqua Illinois.

Summer reading.....

“Books on Wheels” coming to Candlewick!

North Boone School District is sponsoring a “Books on Wheels” program to make it convenient for students to have access to books so they can keep reading throughout the summer. A small white North Boone school bus will be loaded with library books that students can borrow. The Books on Wheels bus will be at Candlewick’s main office parking lot off of Route 76 every Tuesday afternoon from about 2:00-2:45 from June 10 through July 29. Come on board the bus and pick out some good books! There will be something for everyone.

Starts June 2!

Starts June 2!

Summer Camp Registration!

Has been extended until Friday May 30 until Noon.

If we do not get enough kids signed up camp will be cancelled for the summer.

Register at the Rec Center.

Weekly Public Safety report

Candlewick Lake Public Safety WEEKLY REPORT

Week Ending 5/25/2014

Rescue Calls

Public Safety responded to the 1600 block of CWD for a report of a female subject who was in severe pain. The subject was transported for treatment.

Public Safety responded to the 400 block of Pembroke for a lift assist. Capron Rescue was therefore not needed.

Criminal Damage

Public Safety responded to Marina B for damage to a boat dock.

Missing Child

Public Safety responded to the 100 block of Poseidon for a report of a missing youth. The youth returned home a short time later.

Burglary

Public Safety responded to the 200 block of Pembroke for a report of a burglary to vehicle which was parked inside an unlocked garage. No suspects are currently identified. BSCO responded to this call.

Dog Call

Public Safety responded to the 1800 block of CWD for a dog which had gotten loose, entered the roadway and jumped on a pedestrian. An investigation was conducted, the Property owner was cited.

Citations Issued 30

Warnings Issued 19

Please click HERE to visit the Candlewick Lake Association web site.

What is happening in "The Dip?"

 Anyone driving around the lake Saturday could see the algae just exploded on the weekend. As instructed by our Lake Manager Joe Rush, the lake was sprayed Friday but obviously that didn't do the trick. You may wonder why the thrusters were not running. This year we budgeted for and bought new higher horsepower thrusters in order to give more push to the water in the dip, hopefully ending the stagnation problem.
 As with most things, a solution brings another problem. Our anchors that hold down the thrusters were not heavy enough to handle the new push from the stronger thrusters. New anchors are being installed and guards are being fabricated to avoid clogging by weeds as happened last year. The problems will be solved but were not in time to avoid one miserable Memorial Day for some folks living in that area.
 As most can attest, the alum treatment made a huge difference in the clarity of the lake this year. I saw a report indicating you can see down fifteen feet by the dam. This lake will never be perfect since it is a man-made lake it is constantly being worked on to make it the best it can be.
Ken

Cash prizes and lots of fun

Come join the fun this June 7th Saturday morning at the 25th annual Candlewick Lake bass tournament. If you have not registered yet, you can mail your check to me Chuck Hart @ 111 Tamarack Hollow SW Dr Poplar Grove Il. 61065. $80 per boat and optional $20 big bass pot. Rules will be read at 6:15 and we will have a shotgun start at 6:30. Weigh in will be at 1pm behind the restaurant. Any further information feel free to contact me Chuck Hart @ 815-520-1796. Dead line for check received is Thursday June 5th. Good Luck <')))><

We have lost so many, and owe them so much

As we celebrate Memorial Day it is sad to hear of the scandal involving the Veteran's Hospitals. How can those in charge forget what these men have sacrificed? Thank you to all vets living or fallen.
Ken

In the worst of circumstances

If you are too scared of what is ahead and too frightened of what is behind you, look beside you because you know I will always be there. This is what family and friends are for.

Stop those kids!

Sen Syverson Sponsors Legislation to Save Bake Sales and Lemonade Stands from "Big Brother" GovernmentAnd just when you thought Illinois couldn't make our jobs climate worse...

Springfield- Senator Dave Syverson is sponsoring new legislation that would protect bake sales, lemonade stands, and young entrepreneurial bakers from yet another attempt at government overreach.

“This whole thing started when the Madison County Health Department decided to crack down on a 12-year-old from Southern Illinois who was selling cupcakes,” Senator Syverson said. “A common sense solution was introduced in the House but was quickly soured by changes to the legislation by Democrat Senators who believe the state needs to be a "Big Brother" to grandmas and Girl Scouts.”

The new amendment filed by Syverson and a number of other Republican Senators to HB5354 that would allow individuals to make and sell food products from home kitchens, as long as they sold less than $250 worth of products per month. (current law requires licensing if $1 is made) 

 “I’m not sure why the state is so worried about the time-honored tradition of children selling cookies and lemonade,” said Syverson. “Our legislation will protect the entrepreneurial spirit of home kitchens, and will block a big-brother style attempt at government overreach.” 

 When it was passed by the Illinois House, the measure would have allowed smaller bake sales or lemonade stands to operate without the burdensome rules, provided customers were made aware of the home made nature of the items. However, once it started working its way through the Senate, it became loaded down with changes that would have banned all Illinois citizens from making and selling cupcakes, cookies, and cakes if they were sold either directly or indirectly, unless the individuals took an 8 hour class from the state, paid for and obtained a license, and labeled all items using strict state guidelines.

"It is frustrating that the state does not have the manpower or resources to meet the core needs of its citizens, yet somehow seems to have enough money to go after the Girl Scouts and grandma for baking a few cupcakes,” said Syverson. “This is a common sense solution to stop the government from sticking its nose where it doesn’t belong.”

The Goose meeting (Thanks Barb Appelhans for the pics)

Since this blog contains my opinion as well as events and announcements I feel free to have my say. Everyone at the meeting had every right to put forward their feelings but I have to say some of the ones opposed simply did not have the facts straight and leveled charges that couldn't hold water. It became strange enough that one resident actually stood at the mic and started talking about what should be parked in driveways. That in no way pertains to geese. Many had good solid comments but the strange always seem to appear as well. I will not use names but anyone at the meeting knows those I refer to. When the meeting ended Joe Rush even asked for us please to remain civil with one another after the meeting. I doubt anyone reading this doesn't know my view but just in case, I say go for it. These geese carry everything from Ecoli to Listeria plus viruses and fungi. They also defecate at a rate of 1 1/2 lbs per goose per day. They fertilize our lake and help algae to grow. I have said before they are the rats of the bird world.  Ken

Joe Rush and Chuck Hart

DNR representatives

Theresa Balk (GM) proving the program was well publicized

Candlewick Blue Herons

A couple pictures of Herons hanging around Barb Appelhan's yard

Roy Rogers take on concealed carry. (Thanks, Larry)

 Think if this ad ran today......
Click the link to see the video.  Ken

Concealed carry

Compromise Dam proposal

Below is the resolution I asked to have prepared as a compromise on the recreational use of the dam. I wanted the dam to completely remain off limits but I found at the April meeting I didn't have the votes when I made a motion to kill the proposal. This issue will be decided during our June meeting.  Ken

No egg addling this coming Saturday

 Egg addling is finished for the year. Remaining goose eggs will be collected Friday morning starting at 9. All collected eggs will be buried. There is no addling Saturday.
Ken

Personal notes from the board meeting of May 20

Tracy Carter

Theresa Balk

As always, remember these are not minutes. They are simply my meeting notes so please read the Candlewick paper for official meeting minutes. Ken

This was Tracy Carter's last board meeting. Theresa Balk will be our new general manager going forward.

Meeting attendance was 18.

Open forum for property owners included a question about docking problems with a floating pier that is too high, a suggestion to change the name of our rec center to Main Clubhouse, and a concern about dangers of people being on our dam as is being discussed.

The Aqua update indicated the health department has checked our lake and the beach will open as usual. Testing of lines has been continuing with some significant inflows detected and sealed. I posted this information here earlier so no need to go into detail now.

Lake Management reports maintenance is working on thrusters installation and this should be accomplished soon to avoid some of the stagnation at the dip. The boat lifts are now installed. The final draft of our planning grant has been submitted to the EPA. A protocol is being prepared for resident notification of algae blooms to be presented to the board upon completion. A fish kill was reported again this spring but it is a normal occurrence and nothing to worry about. Joe Rush (our lake manager) will be presenting our fish stocking proposal for this year.

Rec Commission reports line dancing has started with six participants. T-ball Tykes is up and running with 11 participants. Tennis Camp and lessons will hopefully start mid June. Adult Aqua Aerobics will be taught Monday evenings from 7 to 8 with board approval along with possibly a Splash Fitness class for kids. November 8 is the planned date for the Health & Wellness Fair (more info to come as the time approaches).

Public Safety wishes to have two “autistic child” signs placed in the 700 block of Marquette as a heads up to drivers. The board agreed to do so.

Communications reports the Belvidere Chamber Golf Outing plans are being finalized for the event to be held in June.

The resolution regarding recreational use of the dam was tabled with no action due to the absence of a board member. Contentious proposals should have full attendance for a board vote. I would expect the same consideration if I were unable to make a meeting so this is fair.

During our last board meeting I tried to kill the recreational dam use proposal but couldn't get the votes so I asked for a secondary resolution indicating the only recreational use of the dam will be for walking with no access to the angled sides of the dam and only from sunrise to sunset. This is also tabled until we have a full board. I will post the resolution here in the next couple days so all can read it.

The policy allowing personal watercraft with over normally allowable H.P. to be used on our lake at idle speed only was passed. I posted this reso last month for you.

A reso was passed adding Narcotics Anonymous to our list of sponsored groups.

With the absence of our treasurer I gave the Treasurer's report. For the period ending April 31 we have Road reserves of $364,894.05, Replacement reserves of $2,854,626.85, Operating cash of $987,913.83, and Operating investments of $284,345.86. Total cash equals $4,491,784.59 so we are in good shape. The final numbers may have minor changes due to our upcoming year end audit.

Our current status regarding adherence to budget is we are unfavorable in the revenue category by $6,618.11 but favorable in the expense category by $39,840 meaning he net affect being we are “to the good” by $33,222.58. This should be very close to our fiscal year end result so not too bad!

Write offs and accounting adjustments for the month totaled $4,687.13 mainly due to banks only being forced by law to pay six month's dues on foreclosed properties.

Without going into great detail on each, resolutions were passed buying workman's comp insurance, paying the engineering firm the remainder owed to them for the AQUA investigative work, replacing our brush chipper, purchasing new LCD monitors for the computers as well as two power supplies, purchasing a greens roller we need for Savannah Oaks, and purchasing a replacement Turf Gator that has worn out for Savannah Oaks.

A resolution was read indicating Tracy Carter's last day will be May 23, 2014 and Theresa Balk will be the new General manager on the same day.

Our I.T. Manager was granted authority to set prices for and sell the old computers we are replacing.

McClure Engineering was awarded the contract to oversee our road maintenance program this year at a cost not to exceed $13,900.00.

Two tandem kayaks will be purchased along with paddles and life vests. These will be made available for rental through the Rec Center.

Dog Park update... Only one volunteer to date. This will only move forward if there are volunteers and we stay within budget. Our Maintenance supervisor will be determining the cost to dig the post holes for the fencing in-house of we proceed. If you want the park, jump in.

Capron Rescue Squad update. The Rescue Squad is considering a different location near our maintenance department. Same general area but possible a better placement. The process continues.

Rental Rules ADHOC update....... Some members are now selected with more prospects. A diversified group is being assembled to have varied input on possible regulations.

2014 Summer Kick-Off Party

Saturday May 24th 2014 - 2:00 PM to Close

Savannah Oaks Golf Course Clubhouse

(815) 765-0111

Kids Sand Volleyball Competitions - Adult Volleyball Competition

Bags Competitions - Singles and Doubles$10.00 entry fee - $75.00 1st Place - $25.00 2nd Place - $10.00 3rd Place

If you think you have what it takes then by all means……..Bring your “A” Game!!!

Huge Food Barbecue$1.00 Hot Dogs - $1.50 Bratwurst - $2.00 Cheese Burgers$2.00 Domestic Beers

Meeting reminder... geese

Weekly Public Safety report

We can all use a smile

Back to work after 30 years. Click the link.

Back to work

Tracy Carter's Friday going away party

Theresa Balk, our new general manager 

Tracy Carter with some of the board members

Tracy receiving some of his gifts with Theresa and Val

Thank you Barb Appelhans for the pictures

Tracy is a huge Iowa Hawkeyes fan so he will treasure this helmet

Tracy's calm demeanor and management expertise will be greatly missed.

Best of luck my friend!

Your Sunday smile... from Larry Ohlendorf

Our preschool "Little Learners" graduation Friday evening

Thanks to Barb Appelhans for the pictures

"Little Learners" is but one of the great programs offered at our Rec Center for the benefit of all ages. Look at the proud faces of the youngsters who will start school with a real advantage.