Baldwin Lake Association Newsletter

ANNUAL MEETING ISSUE

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING

BALDWIN LAKE ASSOCIATION

All members of the Baldwin Lake Association are hereby officially

notified of the annual meeting of the association to be held

SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2001, AT 8 A.M., INDIANA TIME

AT THE CASS COUNTY CONSERVATION CLUB ON US-12

A social time with coffee and donuts will begin at 7:30 a.m. We will

also hold our district caucuses prior to the meeting.

Association Dues, membership from July to July, may be paid prior to the call to order by the President and during the coffee time.

The business of the meeting shall be:

1. Reports from the officers and committee chairs.

2. Election of one Vice President and of the Secretary for 2 year terms of office.

3. Fire Department Purchases

4. Open questions and discussion from the floor.

Announced candidates for officer are:

Vice President—Alice Ann Troy

Secretary—Carolyn Stephenson

Other nominations may be made from the floor, if the nominee has agreed to run.

By resolution of the executive and advisory boards, Scot Billings, President

Meet the Candidates

ALICE ANN TROY-VICE PRESIDENT

Alice Ann, originally from IN, moved to the South-east end of the lake 11 years ago. She is retired from Bayer, where she was an Occupational Heath Nurse. She has 2 children, and 3 grandchildren, loves fishing and gardening in the summer and reading and needlework in the winter months.

CAROLYN STEPHENSON-SECRETARY

Carolyn has lived at the very end of the North end of the lake, just before it goes under US 12, since 1982, and has 4 children (5 grandchildren). She likes Euchre, reading, and trips to Lake Michigan. Carolyn retired from Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare in Cassopolis, where she was an office manager and financial coordinator. She is currently working with Classic Realty, is Deputy Clerk of Porter Township, and is the treasurer for Community Policing.

 

Home Drinking Water Test Reserve your kit now!

The EPA recommends testing your drinking water-about every 3 years especially when (1) Density of homes is high, with several drawing from the same aquifer, (2) Wells are less than 70" deep (3) Soil-type allows quick passage of contaminants into wells. As an individual, you can contact a lab to do the tests for you, but, the cost would be higher than what the lake association can offer. Our bulk rate is passed on to members. The cost for the test will be only $50.00 for members and $70.00 for non-members. Test kits can be picked up at the Annual Lake Association meeting held on Saturday, July 21st, or at the picnic on the same day. Payment by check or cash is needed at time of pickup.

What do we test for?

Coliform Bacteria –abundant in human and animal waste

Nitrates-from fertilizers and improperly operating septic systems

Lead-released by construction or from lead used in pipes, solder or plumbing fixtures

Results: Approximately 2 weeks after testing, each individual household will receive a printout with explanation and interpretation of each test and what action, in any, should be taken. By our request, these results are CONFIDENTIAL, to you only!

Pickup: Sat., July 21st, at annual meeting or picnic

DropOff: Sunday, July 22nd (noon til 2pm IN time) at Alice Ann Troy’s house on Sunset.

Detailed written instructions are provided at the time of pickup. Further questions will be answered then. You must reserve your test kit now! Please contact Scot Billings (641-5336). You can also reserve your kit by e-mailing us at www.baldwin-lake-366@mlswa.org.

 

3rd Annual Flotilla

11 ENTRIES SO FAR!

Quick! You still have 3 days to come up with a design! There is no set theme, though awards will be presented for: "Best Patriotic", "Best Family Design", "Best Interpretation of a Theme", and "Most Elaborate Design".

We will be meeting by the slalom course, on the 4th at 3:oopm. Those not entering can cheer as we cruise the lakeshores in front of your properties!

 

 

BLA ANNUAL PICNIC

Join us for a great time July 21st at 2:00 (IN time). Meat, soda and corn will be provided, but bring along a dish to pass and your own "specialty" drinks. We will have tables and chairs set up. Lawn chairs would be appreciated!

WHERE: South end of Sunset on the grounds of Alice Ann Troy and the Yoders.

See you there!