I was very happy when Karl said he would be running
for one of the board seats up for grabs. I know Karl well. We met a couple
years ago and I remember Karl writing editorials for the Candlewick paper that
said how much he loves living here and the friendly family atmosphere we have.
That meant a lot to me.
Karl and Ellen (his wife) are involved in so many
things it is hard to remember them all. Anyone attending the volunteer
appreciation dinner knows what a great cook he is, having prepared a lot of the
meal. He is of course a co-chair of our own Pride group and has proven to be a
great idea man, not afraid to jump into the fray. I remember seeing him at the
rec center open house helping out promoting the walkers. He is vice-chairman of
the recreation commission, a member of the Candlewick Anglers, Lions, Flames,
Walkers, and more. When you think of involved you think of Karl. He attends
almost all board meetings to stay on top of Candlewick happenings.
Let me tell you one thing about Karl that will
probably stay with me a long time. We were having the road clean-up on
Caledonia Road. That project is to be handled by the board but Karl & Ellen
were determined to help. Karl at the time was having a lot of painful hip
problems. We started at the back gate. Some of us went south and some north
with our garbage bags. We finished the North area and walked back to the gate.
There was Karl far down the road in the south ditch limping in obvious pain but
determined to finish the job. That is the sign of a man of dedication and work
ethic. I am proud to call him a friend.
Karl will be a great and dedicated member of our
board of directors. He has my vote.
Ken Dillenburg