The BMX Park is opening for the young folks!

10/15/2102

For Immediate Release:

Poplar Grove BMX Dirt Park is open for riding and Stateline BMX Club will be holding an Open House and Raffle October 21^st from 3 to 6pm.  Bring the family out and ride the new dirt park.  Pizza and beverages will be available.  Raffle at 5pm for gift certificates donated from local businesses.  Located at 200 Hill St. Poplar Grove IL. 61065 For more information contact statelinebmxclub@live.com or contact Earl at 386-527-4876

Club members will be working all day Saturday on the Park to get it completed for Sundays event, feel free to come and help or get some video

Best Regards,

Earl Eggert

President

Stateline BMX Club

Weekly Public Safety report

Candlewick Lake Public Safety

 

WEEKLY REPORT

Week ending 10/14/2012

Rescue Calls

Public Safety responded to the 100 block of Lamplighter Loop for a report of a subject who had fallen.  The subject was subsequently transported for treatment.

Public Safety responded to the 100 block of Rockaway for a person having chest pains and shortness of breath.  The subject was subsequently transported for treatment.

Public Safety responded to the 1500 block of Candlewick Dr for a report of a subject with a knife threatening to cut herself.  The subject was subsequently transported for treatment.

Suspicious Activity

Public Safety assisted the Sheriff’s Department with a call about subject’s with a gasoline can getting ready to light it on fire.  Public Safety recovered the gasoline can but no suspects were in the area at the time.

Public Safety responded to the 300 block of Rochester for a report of Halloween decorations being broken and thrown throughout the yard.  A report was taken no suspects were in the area at the time.

Public Safety responded to the 100 block of Hastings Way for a report of a motorbike being operated on property producing a very loud noise.  Public Safety issued a warning for a nuisance violation.

Damage to Property

Public Safety responded to a call of a report of broken windows on a vacant house in the 100 block of Lamplighter Loop.  Report was taken by Public Safety.

Public Safety responded to a call for a report of a broken window in the 100 block of Rochester Road.   A report was taken by Public Safety as well as the Sheriff’s Department.  No suspects at this time.

Fire Calls

Public Safety responded to the 300 block of Rochester Road for a fire alarm that was going off.  Public Safety assisted the fire department.  It was found to be a faulty alarm.

Public Safety responded to the 1000 block of Candlewick Drive for an alarm going off, Public Safety assisted until the Sheriff’s Department took over the investigation. 

Domestic Dispute

Public Safety responded to the 100 block of Queensbury to assist the Sheriff’s Department on a report of a domestic disturbance.  Public Safety assisted the Sheriff’s Department until the situation was resolved.

 Citations Issued 16

Warnings Issued 13

 

We thank you for taking the time to read these important updates.

Being informed is half the battle.  

Long, but your Sunday smile (I did)

COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?

COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.

 

ABBOTT: Mac?

COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.

ABBOTT: Your computer?

COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I wan t to buy one.

ABBOTT: Mac?

COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.

ABBOTT: What about Windows?

COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?

ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?

COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?

ABBOTT: Wallpaper.

COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.

ABBOTT: Software for Windows?

COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?

ABBOTT: Office.

COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?

ABBOTT: I just did.

COSTELLO: You just did what?

ABBOTT: Recommend something.

COSTELLO: You recommended something?

ABBOTT: Yes.

COSTELLO: For my office?

ABBOTT: Yes.

COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?

ABBOTT: Office.

COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!

ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.

COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?

ABBOTT: Word.

COSTELLO: What word?

ABBOTT: Word in Office.

COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.

ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.

COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?

ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue 'W'.

COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'w' if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?

ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.

COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?

ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.

COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?

ABBOTT: One copy.

COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?

ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.

COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?

ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!

(A few days later)

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?

COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?

ABBOTT: Click on 'START'.............

"Wounded Warrior" tournament in the rain

First annual Wounded Warriors fishing tournament sponsored by the Candlewick Anglers and Poplar Grove Pro Hardware and Bass Pro Shop was held Oct. 13th with a total of seven boats entering. Dru Appelhans won the tournament with the highest total weight of fish 11.72 lb. and Brad Betke won for Biggest Bass with a 2.96 lb. beauty.

Wounded Warriors Project {WWP}began when several veterans and friends moved by stories of the first wounded service members returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq took action to help others in need. What started as a program to provide comfort items to wounded service members has grown into a complete rehabilitative effort to assist warriors as they recover and transition back to civilian life. Tens of thousands of wounded warriors and caregivers receive support each year through WWP programs designed to nurture the mind and body and encourage economic empowerment and engagement.  

This years fishing tournament was in memory of Iraq Veteran James Gosnell with a total of $525.00 raised from the tournament entry fee, donations and raffles of prizes donated by Poplar Grove Pro Hardware and Bass Pro Shops along with gift certificates to Pacemaker Country Side grocery store.

Barb Appelhans

Ryan Curry, George Eby

Scott Weigand, Bryan Lenick

Dan Wohlferg, Chuck Hart

Jim Vaupel, Brad Betke . Brad won Big Bass with a 2.96 lb. fish.

Dru Appelhans Won the tournament with a combined fish weight of 11.72 lbs.

Posted by Ken with a thank you to Barb Appelhans for the article and pictures.

Let the fun begin....board agenda

CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
October 16,2012
6:30P.M.
(Please tum of or silence cell phones and pagers, etc. during the meeting)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGANCE/PRAYER
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC FORUM POLICY
OPEN FORUM FOR PROPERTY OWNERS (30 minutes)
AGENDA APPROVAL
MINUTES - Regular Board of Director Meeting Minutes of September 18, 20l2 (2 minutes)
MONITORING REPORTS
General Manager's Report- October 2012 (2 minutes)
Citation Review Hearing Report - No Report
Other:
A. Maintenance Report - Open Work Order Report - Project Progress Report (2 minutes)
B. Building Department Citation/Warning Report - September 2012 (2 minutes)
C. Public Safety Report - September 2012 (2 minutes)
D. Savannah Oaks Golf Course Update - (2 minutes)
BOARD COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
l. Financial - Jeff Lutzow (5 minutes)
2. ECC-Don Parisi- September 5,2012 and September 19,2012 Meeting Minutes (5 minutes)
3. Lake Management- Steve Lambright - Meeting Minutes of September ll, 2012 (5 minutes)
4. Road Construction Commission - Ken Dillenburg (1 minutes)
5. Recreation- Karl Steiskal (5 minutes)
6. Legal - Bonnie Marron (5 minutes)
7. Golf Course - Chuck Corso (5 minutes)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Aggressive Dogs - Banning - Update (3 minutes)
2. Belvidere Chamber of Commerce (5 minutes)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Bad Debt Write-Off (5 minutes)
2. Request for Fundraiser for Belvidere-Boone County Food Pantry (5 Minutes)
3. Resolution 12-R-38 - Tree Spade Rental (5 minutes)
4. Resolution 12-R-39 - Rec Center Workstation (3 minutes)
5. Resolution l2-R-40 - Accounting Assistant Workstation (3 minutes)
6. Resolution l2-R-41 - West Gate Contol Work Station (3 minutes)
7. Resolution l2-R-42 - Shoreline Stabilization (3 minutes)
8. Cub Scout Pack 77 Request- (2 minutes)
9. Request to purchase 2006 Chevrolet Impala (5 minutes)
10. Savannah Oaks Off Season Operating Hours (10 minutes)
ADJOURNMENT

Lots to do...click to enlarge

I guess “intense” would be the word

Thursday evening at the special open board meeting we discussed next year’s budgeting requirements. This is very early in the process but in this meeting Tracy (G.M.) brought forth the list of expenditures the department heads requested for the next fiscal year as well as other projections on reserves and his thoughts.

This turned into a fairly long meeting as we scrutinized many of the requests and several were scrapped for next year due to funding concerns. We must prioritize even though some of the dropped items would have been nice. There was a fair amount of disagreement on some of the proposals but this is one thing of many I like about this board, we can disagree, sometimes heatedly, but when it is over we all walk away with no hard feelings. Everyone in that meeting had the best interests of Candlewick in mind and we all know it. You win some and lose some.

One thing that was definitely agreed upon is moving forward with lake remediation. It will not be cheap but as the centerpiece of our community we MUST have an attractive, usable lake. I’ll keep you in the loop as this develops.

Ken Dillenburg 

Did you notice the swans?

Two of them have been in Boone Lake for a few days now. They are both the brown/white ones that I noticed were not being accepted well by the other swans so they must have moved on. We will have to figure out a way of getting them out for winter boarding or they will not last the winter.
Ken Dillenburg

Thursday "this & that"

 What do you think is a fair call on inflation this year? Anyone on social security may want to listen up. The cost of living increase is to be announced October 16th. The best guess is 1.5% to 1.7% increase in your SS check. I mentioned here before my medicare premium went up around 34% with lower coverage so the increase won't be close to covering that alone and anyone believing inflation is 1.5 to 1.7% must be living in a cave eating their own vegetables for food.
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Did you happen to notice the moderator for tonight's vice -president debate (Martha Raddatz) by some odd coincidence had as one of the guests at her wedding none other than Barack O'bama. On the guest list he was "Barry O'bama." One sided moderation? Not a chance, right?  (wink, wink) Let's see if this is on the national news on ABC, her employer.

Ken Dillenburg

Belvidere Chamber of Commerce

  Since our last board meeting I have spoken with several people regarding my decision to vote “no” on the motion to continue membership. Some P.O.s have told me of advantages to membership and prior board members have mentioned help the Chamber has provided in the past. Much of this I did not know. There was also support for my “no” vote.

  The point had been made it is "only" a few cents per P.O. As soon as I hear "only" I do not react well. To me that word should never enter into any budgeting or payment process. "Only" makes it too easy to spend.

  Karl Steiskal attended the lunch meeting with the head of the Council a few days ago and was kind enough to fill me in on more things the Council does for us. This issue will once again be on the agenda at the next regular board meeting for further discussion and a possible new vote. We’ll see where it goes at that time.

Ken Dillenburg 

Wounded Warriors benefit tournament

Tournament Time Change:

Meet behind Rec center at

7:45 for rules

In memory of Iraq Veteran, James Gosnell Catch and Release Bass Tournament

Entry Fee: $50.00 per team. 50% pay out to teams 50% donated to the

Wounded Warriors Foundation

Optional Big Bass Pot Fee: $20 with 100% pay out

Cash only morning of tournament – Oct 13th @ 7:45am till 2pm

bassmaster1211@gmail.com or 815-520-1796 

Effective this year non-resident boats are not allowed on Candlewick

Good time for the family

OCTOBERFEST!

OCTOBER 27, 2012 6:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.

$1.00 PER PERSON ADMISSION, OR

$5.00 PER FAMILY

HIGHLIGHTS

CHILDREN'S GAMES.....MUSIC....HAYRIDES

CHILI COOK-OFF....DESSERT BAKE-OFF

LOTS OF FAMILY FUN!!!

REGISTER AT THE REC CENTER FOR THE CHILI COOK-OFF AND DESSERT BAKE-OFF
AWARDS FOR BEST CHILI, BEST DESSERT, AND PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Weekly Public Safety report

Important Candlewick Lake Information

Candlewick Lake Public Safety

 

WEEKLY REPORT

Week ending 10/07/2012

Rescue Calls

Public Safety responded to the 400 block of Lamplighter Loop for a report of a subject with chest pains and shortness of breath.  The subject was subsequently transported for treatment.

Public Safety responded to the 100 block of Galahad for a report of an attempted suicide.  The subject was subsequently transported for treatment.

Public Safety responded to the 200 block of King Henry for a report of a subject with chest pains and shortness of breath.  The subject was subsequently transported for treatment.

Public Safety responded to the 400 block of Redman for a report of a child not breathing.  The child was transported for treatment.

Public Safety responded to the 200 block of Thornhill for a report of a possible stroke.  The subject was subsequently transported for treatment.

Public Safety responded to the 300 block of Candlewick for a report of a subject dizzy.  The subject was subsequently transported for treatment.

Suspicious Activity

Public Safety responded to the 100 block of Benedict for a report of a house fire.  It was determined by Public Safety it was a result of juveniles lighting pine needles on fire.  Public Safety provided the Boone County Sheriff’s Office with the information and the matter will be handled by them.

Citations issued 13

Warnings issued 10

 

We thank you for taking the time to read these important updates.

Being informed is half the battle.  Safety

A Sunday consideration

“Because God is never cruel, there is a reason for all things. We must know the pain of loss; because if we never knew it, we would have no compassion for others, and we would become monsters of self-regard, creatures of unalloyed self-interest. The terrible pain of loss teaches humility to our prideful kind, has the power to soften uncaring hearts, to make a better person of a good one.”
― Dean Koontz, The Darkest Evening of the Year

Hope you can read it. A little faint. It is clearer if you click on it. Ken

Candlewick Anglers fly fishing class

  Not a widely known skill in our area, Tom and George taught the art of fly tying and fly fishing. Flies are tied from the shown materials and on the lower right is the finished product. This is a really fun way to catch bluegills.




(Thanks to Barb Appelhans for the pics
posted by Ken)

Final notice......

You are invited to attend Styling for Pink 2012

A Making Strides against Breast Cancer Fundraiser.

October 7, 2012

Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort

700 Riverside Blvd.

Rockford, Il 61103

Raffle Prizes include:

$500 Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring from Busch Jewelers

Pink Laptop sponsored by Heritage Woods of Rockford

Women’s Pink Schwinn Bike sponsored by Title Underwriters

“50 Shades of Pink” Chicago Marriott Weekend

And more surprises to come!

A silent auction, door prizes, luncheon,

guest speakers, style show by That Boutique

 and surprise entertainment.

Doors Open at 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Lunch served at 12:30 pm

Tickets $32.00 each or $300.00 for a table of ten

Tickets Sold at

 Merle Norman, 6128 E Riverside, Loves Park Il

815.977.4041

Heritage Woods Salon, 202 N. Show Place Drive, Rockford, IL 61107

Cindy Genrich  815. 332.3710 or 815.222.5187

e-mail stylingforpink@yahoo.com

Have you signed up yet?

Tuesday I signed up to help with the annual leaf clean up days. As with so many of the projects here it ends up with most of the coverage being from us old guys. We need more able bodied young folks helping out. Last year some of the guys ( & ladies) brought their kids so that was a help but some of these projects just need younger people in general. I know most of the guys with families have other things to do but even a couple hours will help. Please at least consider it. I have been in your shoes so I get it.
Ken Dillenburg

If you remember "Fred and Ginger" you must be my age!

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES

Sign-Up Now!

In this 7 week class you will learn the basic steps in each dance: Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing and Merenque.

 You will learn:

· How to lead & follow

· Patterns and footwork

· Posture & holding your frame

Class begins October 16th, 2012

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Cost:

 $45.00 /Per Person/CWL Resident

      $50.00 Non Resident (must attend with a CWL Resident)

Shoes should be either suede or smooth leather soles. Athletic shoes are not recommended.  Shoes must not be backless.

Soon you’ll be dancing like Fred and Ginger!

Time change for tournament

Tournament Time Change:

Meet behind Rec center at

7:45 for rules

In memory of Iraq Veteran, James Gosnell Catch and Release Bass Tournament

Entry Fee: $50.00 per team. 50% pay out to teams 50% donated to the

Wounded Warriors Foundation

Optional Big Bass Pot Fee: $20 with 100% pay out

Cash only morning of tournament – Oct 13th @ 8am till 2pm

bassmaster1211@gmail.com or 815-520-1796 <’)))><

Effective this year non-resident boats are not allowed on Candlewick