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The August 1999 Newsletter Crockery Lake Sewer Project Still in the Works According to our sources, Fleis & VandenBrink and Chester Township officials have been working diligently to prepare for the public meeting regarding the Crockery Lake sewer project. No date has been set for the public meeting yet. It should be before the end of the year. 1999 Boat Parade Winners First Place: Wobma Judges were: Nat Stream, VanLaans, Menns, Wobmas. If you are interested in being a judge next year, please contact Sue Wobma. No Wake Issue The CLA Board is gathering information from the DNR and Michigan Lake & Stream. An informational handout on the no-wake process, including pros and cons will be included with the poll. Look for this in September. This is a very important issue that will affect us all. The CLA Board wants to be sure you are fully advised of the facts before you make your decision. Tips for Successful Reporting of Boating Violations If you confront a boating violator, remain calm and polite. Do not antagonize the boater or resort to name-calling. Explain the problem to them and write down their MC number. If it looks like the violator is going to be on the lake for at least an hour, use 9-1-1 to report the incident. If the violator has left the lake and you have his MC number, you can leave a message at the following number and Sgt. Loree will return your call (within a couple of days) and will contact the violator via phone. 1-888-731-1001 Ext. 4037 Preperation for Another Toxic Blue-Green Algae Bloom The lake board decided in the event of another bad algae bloom,we will have the lake treated with copper sulfate. It was a close vote on this one. The blooms are viewed as a health threat. The fumes emitted from the bloom cause allergy attacks and bloom-infested waters also cause skin rashes. We experienced both of the above during the last bloom. Algae blooms occur because our lake has excessive nitrogen and phosphates. These nutrients and hot weather cause algae blooms.The nutrients come from: leaky septic systems, fertilizer runoff, and farm runoff. Our lake is extremely high in nutrients and therefore is much more prone to algae blooms. Weather conditions will determine the number of algae blooms we will have each year. Lots of rain followed by hot weather conditions will create more blooms. The rain dumps nutrients from the soil into the lake. The hot weather heats up the nutrients which turns into green water and algae clumps. We can help control algae blooms by: (1) pumping our septic systems; (2) complying with the fertilizer ban; (3) not burning leaves when the wind blows over the water; (4) Voting Yes for Sewer!!! According to the experts, a sewer system will greatly improve lake clarity and nutrient loading. Food For Thought: The value of your home is largely dependent upon the condition of Crockery Lake. Attached are graphs showing Crockery Lake's phosphorous level at 76. A review of the results of other lakes in Michigan shows no other lake within 20 points of Crockery Lake. The other graph is for water clarity - how far down in the water can you see - our average is 5.9 feet. Most lakes in our area report a clarity level of 10.9. A water clarity test taken July 28 was only 3 feet! A sewer system will help turn these numbers around. Sweatshirt Close-out Sale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only 14 left - We will not be ordering more! 6 blue-LG; 4 blue-XL; 2 blue-XXL; 2 gray-XXL. $16 and $18 In Stock at Robin Block's House!!! Give Robin a call - 887-9796 - If she is not there, leave a message on her answering machine. She will deliver the sweatshirts to your home! We have changed suppliers--the quality of the shirts is excellent! Octoberfest '99 October 17, 1999 Wishing you a speedy recovery - Steve Menn!!!! Doug Gitchel - "Fasthealing" wishes to you! Emergency Food AssistanceProgram in Michigan Must be 60 years of age or older Household size: 1 - Monthly income of $1073 or less Distribution Date: Bring proof of income & proof of age. Great Day Receipts Another $100.81 has been donated by Great Day Foods because of residents' receipts! Continue to give your receipts to any CLA Board member or drop them in the CLA mailboxes located on either side of the lake 2442 Crockery Shores (north) Gertrude Vroma Alterations, all sizes of clothing; Wedding Formals, Zippers, and More! (616) 899-2972 Clean-Up Day There will be a clean-up day for Chester Township residents on Saturday, September 11. Acceptable items can be brought to Chester Township Hall between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. J&S Service will be at the hall to accept the following items:
Only items listed above will be accepted. There will be a charge for disposal of some items. J&S Service will make arrangements with you to pick up junk cars. Call them at 887-8447 for an appointment. Would you like to advertise in your newsletter? Members: FREE Contact Pat Wolters at 887-8707 Crockery Lake Board: President: Pat Wolters (887-8707) Vice-Pres.: Robin Block (887-9796) Treasurer: Sue Wobma (887-6273) Secretary: Linda Lane (887-1562) Buzz Holtvluwer (899-2647) Ursula Swidwinski(887-5140) Don Shuker (899-2606) Lesha Gustin (899-2162) Yearly Dues $20 (under 65) |
