Anyone who knows how to read at this point knows I have been continually attacking CPAC. I would today like to qualify my stand with a little history as I remember it from my 25 or so years of residence in Candlewick.
There was a time when we were an island here. We were left to fend for ourselves with no real representation in governing bodies. Our lake had developed a severe pollution problem due to the treated effluent being discharged into our lake. When we had only a hundred or so homes it was not a problem but as the home numbers exploded it had a serious effect on our lake quality. We tried without success to get the discharge allowed into Beaver creek. Most systems go into rivers due to the self cleaning aspect of the running water. We got nowhere in the effort and something had to be done.
CPAC, Candlewick Political Action Committee, was formed with the mission of getting representation in governmental bodies to help with the mentioned dilemma and other issues. They held “meet the candidates” meetings and became a force to be reckoned with promoting those willing to help our community. Finally after building a state of the art treatment plant we were able to discharge the very sanitized water into Beaver Creek with the blessing of Timberlane, to whom we owe thanks for their cooperation.
CPAC has continued their efforts keeping us an important factor in the county and we owe them a debt for their past actions. I in no way intend to demean their past, only what I consider the recent deviation from their goals in their effort to push incorporation with incomplete information I consider to be seriously endangering to our community. Many governments, parties, groups, and even individuals pursue objectives that are just wrong. Does this mean what they have accomplished in the past is forgotten? Absolutely not!
July 31st CPAC is holding a membership meeting at the outpost center from noon until two. Election of officers will be on the agenda as well as planning for candidate forums. Those that have not registered to vote will be able to do so there as well. I would encourage any who can find the time that Saturday to attend the event. Come see what is in store during the upcoming election season. CPAC has a fine history and can do great things for our community.
Ken Dillenburg