Lake Sherwood View November 2004

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Mark Your Calendars

Lake Sherwood’s Not-So-Scary Children’s HALLOWEEN PARTY

In The News
Tom Zakarian (of Ravinewood Dr .) New band plays "Happy Together" reprinted with permission from the August 26, 2004 Milford Times By Kate Phillips Staff Writer

The new Milford area sensation " Whack the Mole" is a reunion of old friends and new friends who play together like it's been years.

"What's interesting about this group is that it features two local singers—Brian Wood and Tom Zakarian - each have been performing in the area for 30 years - yet their paths have never crossed, until now," said keyboard player Allan Nahajewski. "And yet, they sing harmonies as if they've been together since birth. I have played with Brian for over 22 years, and have played with Tom for 10. I always thought they would really be great together, so when I finally got the opportunity, I set something up."

The group became musically smitten the first time Tom was invited over to one of Wood's Wednesday night jam sessions. "I walked in there, and Brian is in the middle of a song," said singer Tom

Zakarian, who lives in Lake Sherwood in Commerce Township . "His voice is nothing like mine. He likes to sing his own folk music, so he's in the middle of singing something like that. I'm standing there thinking, 'what did I get myself into?'

"But we started singing together and it was so amazing. I've never met someone whose voice blends with mine like that. By the end of the night, we

knew this was it." The new band tries to play tunes people know from the 60s and 70s. "Whack plays an eclectic mix of cover tunes - putting (our) own unique spin on songs by The Beatles, Van Morrison, Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor and others... with touches of country, blues and reggae" Nahajewski said. " (We try to) surprise listeners with what's coming next."

"Once you hit about 35, you want to sit down and listen to some good music, but you also want to be able to carry on a conversation with the person next to you," said Zakarian. "We try not to play so loud that you can't even talk."

Whack has been playing to standing room only crowds at Hector and Jimmy's for the last few months. Catch them there this Friday night and throughout the fall. "We had about 90 people show up there the first night to hear us," said Zakarian. "We seem to have a good following." The group upped the ante at the Gravity tent Friday and Saturday nights during Milford Memories. "We had a good crowd Friday, but it was packed Saturday night," said Brian Wood, a lifelong resident of Highland . "It was a good time."

Half of the group spent the hours between Memories performances playing at a regional folk festival. Wood, Nahajewski and bassist Mike Nagle, who joined the group for Memories, also play together as Brian Wood and the Troubadads.

"Allan figured out that we performed 100 songs throughout the weekend - he made up award certificates for us," laughed Wood. "It was busy weekend." The Troubadads - literally, a troupe of dads - play mostly folk music composed by Wood - on topics ranging from father/son relationships to Groundhog Day. They've been the house band for weekend morning radio programs on 94.7 FM ("Over Easy") and 106.7 FM (" Alice 's Restaurant") This Saturday the Troubadads perform live at 2 p.m. on "Folks Like Us" that airs on WDET 101.9 FM- the Detroit Public Radio station. The radio show will preview the group's Sept. 4 performance at the Thumbfest folk festival in Lexington , Mich.

The key to the success of both bands is the goal of just having fun. There's no way they can lose out. "We all have full-time jobs," said Zakarian. "We're not doing it for the money. None of us take it so seriously. We love playing together. It's about having fun."

LSA resident Randy Wilcox was in two articles in the September Milford Times.Page 3A – Article entitled: HABITATE FOR HUMANITY OUTING APPROACHES where Randy Wilcox was acknowledge for his work with this fundraiser: It read in part - Habitat or Humanity of Oakland County will be hosting its sixth annual golf outing Oct. 10 at Beacon Hill Golf club in Commerce Twp……………….

The second news article was on page 11 and entitled: RANDY WILCOX NEW CHAIR FOR SCHOOL FOUNDATION. The Huron Valley Education Foundation was created to help teachers. Businessman Randy Wilcox hopes he will now be able to help the helpers in his new position as chair of the organization’s board.

Congratulations Randy & Thanks!

Lake Sherwood Resident Ralph Kummler of Surfwood Drive was featured in the One Minute Interview column of the Spinal Column. The article first paragraph is as follows:
September 08, 2004 - CommerceTownship resident Ralph Kummler's work with environmental issues has helped to enhance air, land and water quality throughout the state, country and world. His research interests include storm overflow along the Rouge and DetroitRivers, industrial waste control, landfill emissions studies and auto-exhaust testing. Kummler is responsible for establishing the Hazardous Waste Program at WayneStateUniversity's (WSU) College of Engineering, where he was recently named dean. He is a member of the Michigan Environmental Science Board, the International Joint Commission's Detroit-Windsor/Port Huron-Sarnia Air Pollution Environmental Committee, and is on the Board of Directors for the Engineering Society of Detroit, from which he's received the Horace Rackhham Humanitarian Award, the Air and Waste Management National Award in Waste Management and the Distinguished Service Award. Kummler has also served as an environmental advisor to several foreign countries. He recently spoke with the Spinal Column Newsweekly about his new position at WSU and some of the environmental issues facing OaklandCounty and the state.

Debra Hoover was married to Chad Hunt on Friday, Sept. 17th. The wedding ceremony and reception took place at the Detroit Yacht Club in Detroit. Her proud parents are Howard & Margaret Hoover (Tiquewood Circle). The newlyweds will be residing in Birmingham, MI. Debra graduated from LakelandHigh School and met Chad at CentralMichiganUniversity.

Brad Kowalski Wins Third Straight Racing Championship

In this, his fifth year racing karts, Brad Kowalski of Stumpwood Drive, has compiled three consecutive East Lansing Kart Track Championships. Of the 12 races entered, he posted seven first and two second place finishes. On Sunday, October, 10th, he clinched his title. It seems like yesterday, when we started racing, and Brad was getting lapped every time we went out. We thought we would never get better. Two years went by before we won our first race. Since then we have 17 first place finishes

This championship marks an end to his racing career. As a student at MichiganStateUniversity, he has set his priorities on academics. When asked if he will miss racing he said "I will miss it..... But not getting up so early to do it....Now I can sleep in on Sundays." As a father racing has taught me ... how important it is to do activities with your children.

Now that he is at MichiganState, Debbie and I don't see him as much as we like. When he occasionally comes home, all he does is sleep. I even think his brother, Kevin, misses him...although he will not admit it.

While racing was an expensive proposition, you cannot put dollars on the connections made between a father and son striving for a common goal. Three Championships is great but the time I spent with my son proves to be the greatest championship of all.

To see more on Brad's racing visit his web site at: http://home.comcast.net/~m_kowalski/document/index.html

 Mark Kowalski

BIRTH

ElaineSoest of Surfwood is pleased to announce the birth of her second grandchild—Ava Olivia Soest was born on Sept. 13th to Mark and Julie Soest. Brother Logan (2) is enjoying his little sister.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

Thanks to everyone on Driftwood, the Tallons, Roses, Fortsons, Sharon Newman and boyfriend Kevin, Kathy Wizaulis, Carol Wilcop and Jackie Laura for all the help on the home front since Darrell Castle has been in the hospital. Everyone has been keeping the family running while I take care of Darrell. Hugs and kisses to each of you. I cannot express how much this has meant to me. Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU.

 CAROLYN TOLLEY-SINGHOFFER AND FAMILY

Update on

Darrell Castle of Driftwood Dr.

Darrell Castle was involved in a very horrific accident in which he lost part of his leg and needed 49 units of blood.

Latest update:

Darrell’s skin graphs were uncovered on Monday October 2nd and the looked GREAT!! He has to lay still until Monday, Oct 11th for them to take securely.

U OF M hospital did an MRI on his left shoulder and he has 2 torn tendons (out of 4). They have been torn since the accident on Sept. 1st.—Almost 6 weeks. The doctors are now concerned because the tendons are contracting and want to do more surgery on his shoulder this Friday (Oct 15th). So here we go again. The shoulder surgery will set back his recovery because he won’t be able to use crutches or a walker.

Today, the 12th, I got him up on a walker and he walked for the first time down the hospital hall. He is stronger than I thought he would be. He has lost 47 lbs! Due to the shoulder surgery, rehab will be for a while before they send him home.

Everyone—when he comes home, I am having a BIG “WELCOME HOME” Party, and everyone is invited to stop by and say HI! (I’m hoping he will be home the weekend of Oct 23rd or the next weekend). More updates to come.

There will be a web site that will have pictures on them of the fundraiser event. In response to questions from people wanting to send donations, please make them to Darrell Castle, 4889 Driftwood.

Darrell and I thank everyone for your cards, prayers and calls!!

Darrell Castle & Carolyn Tolley-Singhoffer

Kelly & Frank Bromley

4912 Oakwood

The Bromley family moved here from CassLake. They were ready for a quieter area and thought LakeSherwood was beautiful. They had to spend a couple of months remodeling their home before they moved in with 2 daughters: Blake (10) & Jordan (9).

Frank owns Eclipse Capital—a commercial mortgage and finance company.Kellyis enjoying staying home with the girls. The family has been use to lake living and enjoy boating, skating, traveling and doing things with the family.

OBITUARY

Don Belz - 1925-2004

Reprint from Milford Times:

Donald Belz, a resident of LakeSherwood (Raftwood) in CommerceTownship since 1967, died Aug. 28, 2004, at Grand Court Assisted Living in Novi. He was 79 years old.

Born in Detroit on Dec. 26, 1924, Mr. Belz was the son of Richard and Minnie Belz. He was raised in Detroit, where both his father and grandfather operated family bakeries. He attended SoutheasternHigh School, where he thrived in his drafting and design courseware, and starred on the Southeastern swim team. At the end of the school day he worked for Carl Hassigan, his future brother-in-law, at his fledgling refrigerator business, servicing Cold Spot refrigerators. Following graduation in 1941, he enlisted with the United States Army Air Corps and flew B25 and AT6 airplanes during his flight training. He graduated with top honors in cadet class, never lost his intrigue for flying and became a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association.

After meeting at age 6 and carrying a lifelong courtship, he married his childhood sweetheart Mary Ann Martin at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church in Detroit on June 30, 1951. He found work with American Broach and Lee Engineering before beginning his career with Modern Engineering Service Company, where he enjoyed 25 years of dedicated work in automotive design. In 1967 Mr. and Mrs. Belz moved their family to LakeSherwood in CommerceTownship. His natural talent as a designer

and fine eye for checking work (in an age before computers) gained him employment with General Motors Truck Corporation in Pontiac, where he worked for more than 15 years. He retired in 1992.

Mr. Belz was very active throughout his life. Boating, swimming and fishing were recreations he enjoyed both at his home on LakeSherwood and on StrawberryLake in LivingstonCounty. He loved to tinker and fix cars and things around the home, always enjoying and preferring to repair things himself rather than paying someone to do the work. He collected and ran Lionel Trains, a hobby he passed to his grandkids; loved to watch Adam and Logan fish at his house; always celebrated Halloween properly by passing out treats to those dressed in costume; and fly fishing with his nephew Donny Hassigan on the Au Sable River was always special.

Memorials may be made to the Michigan Humane Society or to a charity of choice.

A big Boo to the horse riders who came to the Driftwood beach to water their horses....and left several BIG piles of horse poop on our beach! If anyone knows who the riders are, please pass along that we work hard to keep our beaches nice and don't appreciate them being pooped on.

Linda Gepper

Girl critically hurt, neighborhood grief stricken

A 14 year old girl was hit by a car as she was riding her bike home from a friends house around 7:30 PM this past Wednesday evening and is in critical condition at HuronHillsHospital. Although the police continue to investigate, it appears that the driver of the car, an area resident, was speeding at the time of the accident. Alcohol was not a factor.

“I was outside doing some yard work when I heard the car slam on its brakes down the street” said Mark Crawford of Lakewood Drive. “It’s really not surprising, so many people speed through here. What I can’t understand is why so many of our own neighbors don’t slow down, why they are in such a hurry as to endanger the community. I am honestly surprised this has not happened sooner”.

The accident occurred just after sunset near the corner of Sunwood and Gullywood Drive. The terrain in the area is slightly winding streets through a community called LakeFerwood. Police report that although they have received numerous complaints in the past about speeding motorists, there is very little they can do. “We can’t be out here 24 hours a day looking for speeders” said Captain Paterson of the Oakland County Police Department, “the residents need to use common sense and to understand the danger they pose when they use excessive speed in the community”

“This is such a tragedy” said Mary Watson who saw the car drive past her house as she was doing dishes. “You’d think the problem would be with mainly the teenagers, but I see so many of the adults doing 40 or even 50 miles per hour through here, it maddens me to no end. I pray to God that this poor girl is going to be OK, and I pray to God this never-ever happens again. If we all slow down and take a few extra seconds to get to where we’re going, we can make sure that nobody else gets hurt” The injured girl, Jane Temple, is a freshman at Lakeside High School. Her parents say she was planning to

Introducing this month’s Featured Neighbor
………..Cathy Tallon.

Cathy and her husband Denny live on Driftwood Drive along with their two children, Debbie 18, currently a freshman at Central Michigan University and Denny Jr. 15, a sophomore at Lakeland. You may recognize the Tallon name from the construction signs around the neighborhood (no doubt you’ve seen them since they’ve been recommended for the “Good Guy List” eleven times!) and now you can meet the “Lady behind the business”. The Tallon’s moved to Lake Sherwood in June of 1991 from Dearborn, just a short distance from their business, which was established in 1971. Cathy and Denny always enjoyed the water and spent the weekends on their boat on Lake Erie. They decided to make lake living their way of life and wanted to relocate before the kids started school. Their accountant lived in Wixom and invited them out for the weekend to house hunt. They looked at a few properties in the general area, but didn’t find the right place. A week later, the accountant got a call from another client, Russ Button who lived on Driftwood and said he was moving. He put the Tallon’s and the Button’s in touch with each other, and after one boat ride around Lake Sherwood, they gave him a deposit on the spot!

Those who know Cathy, will be quick to tell you what a wonderful person she is. Her employees say she is “spunky, fun loving, high energy, vivacious, and a great boss who treats them like ‘family’”. Although she puts in 50-70 hours a week running the business, she is never too tired or busy to do things for others, such as baking brownies, buying presents, sending cards, and spending time with her family. Recently, Debbie was at school in Mt. Pleasant and wasn’t feeling well, so Cathy made her a pot of soup, got in the car and drove it to her after work! Although she usually keeps her acts of kindness anonymous, she has been known to donate to soldiers in Iraq, accident victims, and even going so far as dropping off bottled water for the election workers! Her friends say “she always has a smile and a kind word or compliment and makes people feel very special”. According to a close friend, Deb Bouwens “Cathy has a generous heart, is very down to earth and genuine, honest, and appreciative of the little things in life”. She does take a little time for herself by playing Bunco, (she loves theme parties and sending home gifts) and can be seen riding her motorized scooter or jet ski.

Cathy is very proud of her children, and it is evident she has been an excellent role model for them. Debbie has been involved with children most of her life, babysitting, and most recently working as a Teaching Assistant at Country Oaks before pursuing her degree in teaching. Denny has a neighborhood “handy man” business (his flyer says, ‘ask my parents, I do good work!’) and recently won the INBA All Natural Teen Man Mr. Universe competition 13-17 age group in Hollywood, California. The family has always loved the Holidays and decorations can be seen around their home for Valentine’s, Easter, Christmas (winning the lighting contest one year, next year honorable mention), and ESPECIALLY, Cathy’s favorite Holiday, Halloween! The past two years the Tallon’s have put on their “Haunted Garage”, complete with live monsters and goodie bags. Unfortunately, this year their helpers are away at school, so hopefully they can resume the tradition again next year. Halloween has always been special to Cathy because of fond memories from her childhood. Growing up in a modest neighborhood in Lincoln Park, many of the homes gave out penny candy. There was one very generous man, Mr. Pappalas, who owned a painting business nearby, who always gave out the biggest candy bars, and never ran out. It touched her heart so much, that she said when she grew up, she wanted to be just like him. Somehow Cathy, we think Mr. Pappalas would be proud of the woman you are, and also very honored that he played a small part in the outcome!

Treasurer's Report - Paul MacDonald

Cheryl Miller, Recording Secretary
Minutes from September General Membership Meeting

The following are the minutes from the September 15, 2004 Lake Sherwood General Membership Meeting. These minutes are subject to the approval of the membership.

Andy Sarkisian, president LSA, called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. He welcomed the approximately 30 LSA residents in attendance and reviewed the meeting’s agenda.

OFFICER'S REPORTS

Previous Minutes

The minutes of the previous meeting (April 26, 2004) were accepted as prepared by Cheryl Miller and approved by unanimous consent, as distributed and as they appeared in the June 2004 The View.

Treasurer's Report

The Treasurer's report as prepared by Paul MacDonald was approved by unanimous consent as distributed and will be filed accordingly. He indicated that expenditures to date were in accordance with the budget. He added that income from outstanding membership dues was up approximately $7500 as a result of enhanced collection efforts.

President's Report

Andy Sarkisian provided an update on recent isolated LSA power outages including possible miscommunication problems with DTE. While investigations continue regarding possible underground equipment failure, DTE is willing to send a representative to a future General Membership meeting to address residential electrical concerns.

Andy also reported that due to the resignation of Dan Shanahan, the new Area 11 representatives would be Kathie Schwartz with Chuck Ryntz serving as her alternate.

Concerning the Rules and Regulations Committee, Andy announced that a group composed of five anonymous volunteers would serve following the resignation of Jay Server. When possible violations have been identified, these volunteers will contact the respective area representatives as well as any other appropriate LSA committees. Updates on this committee’s new structure and role will be on the LSA website and in the next issue of The View.

Andy was pleased to report that the quality of the water in LakeSherwood was great and thanked Linda Tucker and Nanette Winowiecki for their hard work to address related issues. Mother Nature also cooperated this summer by providing much needed rain to maintain excellent water levels.

Additional good news focused on efforts to improve the appearance of the entrance signs, reclaim material around HigginsIsland to address washed out areas and another tremendous Fourth of July fireworks display and Island Party. Many LSA volunteers were thanked for their work on these initiatives including Bob Stoeckle, Gary Bancer, Steve and Sandy Weber and others. He also singled out Glenn Short for his research efforts to identify “kindler and gentler” ways of coping with nuisance swans on the lake. He added that Glenn’s efforts on behalf of LSA on community and governmental issues had

significantly strengthened our position with the Township and other officials. He commended the Office of the Treasury volunteers Paul MacDonald and Sharon Sarkisian for their extra efforts to collect past dues. He also thanked organizers of the golf outing for their hard work. Andy encouraged others to sign up and get involved in the many LSA activities.

While 2004 has been a great year for Lake Sherwood, Andy reminded everyone that many issues and opportunities for improvement remain, including bike/walking paths on Commerce Road, fence repairs and road improvements. He again thanked everyone for being heroes on behalf of Lake Sherwood.

The President’s report was accepted by unanimous consent.

Vice-President’s Report

Linda Tucker reported on the aquatic weed control efforts for 2004. She indicated that the last algae treatment had been completed and that 2005 DEQ permits were being prepared.She addedthat the Fluridone treatment had not been as successful as in previous years due to the DEQ reduction of concentration allowances. The Renovate treatment was more successful in the Wildwood River and will be considered for 2005 in lieu of Fluridone in that region. Dr. Fusilier will do the mapping as required for the next Fluidone permit request.

Harry Tucker added that a reconsideration of the 48-hour guest boat allowance is being considered in response to concerns expressed in the spring residential survey. Following data gathering, this issue will be addressed at a future meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Lakes Committee

Linda Tucker reported that the buoys had been removed from the lake, thus extra caution should be exercised. It was noted that while some zebra mussels were found on the buoys, a significant number have been observed near Sunken Island and extra care should be taken by swimmers.

Land Care/Maintenance/Beautification

Sandy Weber remarked thatonce the water level drops, efforts to improve the safety and navigation of the Commerce Bridge tunnel would begin. Work is expected to start in October. She added that volunteers are still needed to repair various fences around LSA.

Social

Community Affairs

Glenn Short reported that anyone wishing to request that a turn arrow be added to the traffic light at Bogey Lake/Commerce/Wise should send comments to the Oakland County Road Commission via their website. It was noted that such a change could improve the safety at that intersection especially for those heading to Walled Lake Northern H.S. or Lakeland H.S. Glenn also provided an update on the library

millage issue as well as information detailing the average costs of running a community library. Should the membership ultimately decide to impose a “no wake after dark” policy, Glenn described the efforts that would be necessary with CommerceTownship and the DEQ. Andy thanked Glenn for his work and indicated that draft wording for changes to the LSA bylaws would appear in future issues of The View.

OLD BUSINESS

Three of the ten waterfront non-LSA members that were extended membership offers have accepted to date.

Proposed changes to the bylaws will be printed in an upcoming issue of The View concerning guest boat limitations on the lake. LakeShannon, our sister lake, does not allow guest boats. Discussion on this matter will be scheduled at a future General Membership meeting.

Other proposed changes to the bylaws concerning the placement of liens on homes with delinquent annual dues will be addressed at the January General Membership meeting.

OPEN FORUM

Kathie Schwartz

Area 11 has new Representative (Area 11 covers Inverrary, Cherry Garden , Lakes Edge, Deerwood)

Chuck Ryntz

Introducing the new Area 11 Rep(s)……Meet Kathie Schwartz and Chuck Ryntz , who are “job sharing” the responsibilities for their area. The two are next door neighbors that both had an interest in serving their community, but due to time constraints, came up with the idea to do it together! Kathie , who will be the primary representative, lives on Deerwood Lane with her husband Ed and two children, Ashley 7, and Steven 6. The Schwartz’ moved to Lake Sherwood a little over a year ago from Wolverine Lake . The family swims, water skis, and snow skis, so when they outgrew their Wolverine Lake home, they started looking around for a lakefront home with more space. Kathie is a retired registered nurse, who is currently a “full time Mom”. She stays very busy with her children’s activities, Ashley with Brownies, dance and gymnastics and Steven with Cub Scouts, hockey and basketball, so it seemed to be a great idea to share the duties with Chuck.

Chuck and his wife Carol, who are “empty nesters”, moved to Deerwood shortly after the Schwartz’, although they were not newcomers to the area. They previously lived on Driftwood Drive for eight years, and decided to move because they loved the solitude the north side of the lake offered. They love watching wildlife on Ford Peninsula and recently saw a pack of ten deer pass through the area. Chuck, a mechanical engineer and U of M graduate, worked at Ford Motor Company for twenty- three years. After retirement, he did some consulting work for various companies, and finally decided to “kick-back”, travel and spend time with his six grandchildren. Carol is currently self- employed as a nurse case manager coordinating benefits for people with catastrophic injuries. Chuck felt he wanted to be a part of the “voice” for the Wildwood River area and volunteered as Area Rep, but felt his travel may hinder his commitment, hence, the job share opportunity worked out for him as well. Although they only get one area vote between them, it sounds like Kathie and Chuck will work together and be a great team for their area. Thanks to both of you for stepping up to the plate!

Article written by Cathy Brush

1st Proposal Notice-January Ballot NO WAKE AFTER DARK
(This is a sample ballot that will be voted on at the January General Membership Meeting)

Report from Glenn Short: (Glen reported in the Sept View on this proposal. This is a summary of that report). …….Biggest difference to most ordinances is that we use an hour after sunset and an hour before sunrise…...

Once approved by the LSA board, and published in the newsletter (twice), we can have a vote at the Jan 2005 general membership meeting. If it passes at the Jan. meeting it will then go to the township. The township would need to pass a resolution. Then by law it goes to the DNR who has authority over all boating ordinances and laws in the state. The DNR can comment, change or refuse. Generally they will hold a public hearing – which likely would be in conjunction with a township board meeting. If the DNR finds that the ordinance is acceptable, they give it back to the township. The township then introduces the ordinance (if the township board approves), there is the standard 30 day publication, then adoption.

If the DNR hears strong objections from any resident in the township (or even other localities as the DNR is statewide), they can kill the ordinance or change the wording…...

As I said, LSA will probably be required to pay the township attorney fees as this is only for LSA. The township attorney said no more than $500, and likely $300…...

PS: note that personal water craft (water, jet, skis) are already regulated – to be off the water one hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise.

At the October board meeting, the R&R (Rules & Regulations) Committee provided the current Michigan Boating Handbook rules (www.boat-ed.com/mi/handbook/oper.htm) which indicate that it is already illegal to tow skiers etc. 1 hr after sunset/1 hr before sunrise, it is illegal to operate a watercraft in a reckless manner (disregarding the safety of others & property), and it is illegal to operate a vessel at unsafe speeds.

Although 75% of the survey responses wanted a No Wake After Dark, residents will have a formal choice at the January membership meeting (and through the View absentee ballot system) to vote on this proposal.

WE WELCOME YOUR COMMENTS

On The No Wake After Dark Proposal

Residents who wish to voice their opinion on this ballot may do so on our LSA website bulletin board.

http://lake-sherwood.org/board/index.shtml

Or mail comments to LSA proposal comments, PO Box 63, MilfordMI48381

We will print these opinions in our next issue of The View along with the 2nd notice.

Proposal Notice-January Ballot DUES COLLECTION

(This is a sample ballot that will be voted on at the January General Membership Meeting)

Report from Kathy Sawicki: The purpose of the Article X amendments is to give the Rules & Regulations Committee a range within which it can impose fines on members who violate LSA By-Laws or Deed Restrictions. The existing single fine of $100 up to a maximum of $1200 per year dates back at least 20 years. The Board believes that amount is no longer sufficient to act as a deterrent or to compensate the Association for any costs associated with remedying a violation involving damage to Association property. The Board also believes that the Rules & Regulations Committee should have a fine range rather than a single amount so that the fine can be adjusted, up or down, to fit the severity of the violation in each case. The new language in Section 10.02 attaching liens automatically further strengthens the ability of the Board to enforce the By-Laws and Deed Restrictions on behalf of the membership; currently liens are filed by the Treasurer when dues are more than two years in arrears.

The proposed changes to Articles XVII and the new Article XVIII will permit the Association the option of foreclosure in cases of chronic non-payment of dues and fines. Nine properties are currently more than $20,000 in arrears on Association dues. In these cases, and should similar long term delinquencies arise in the future, the Board believes it is in the best interests of the membership to take action to collect rather than wait, perhaps many years, to collect on recorded liens when these delinquent properties are sold.

Article X, XVII, and XVIII

10.02 Violations - Notification and Enforcement

After the Rules and Regulations Committee has received and evaluated a written violation report, the Committee will issue a violation notice or reject the report. If the report is rejected, the reasons will be documented in the report and the initiator informed of the decision. When a violation notice is issued, the property owner will have ten (10) days from receipt to correct the violation or request a meeting with the Committee for the purpose of resolving the violation.

Should the property owner not correct the violation within ten (10) days or request a meeting with the Committee, a second notice will be issued. Ten (10) days