Fall 2011

Fortunately we have not had accidents or major issues on the Lake so far this Summer, but here are some items that you should always consider when out on the water:

You can only display the current MC Sticker on your boat, other years are illegal and you can and may be stopped if others are visible by law enforcement
Children under the age of 6 must wear a Type 1 or Type 2 Life Preserver that is right sized whenever they are on a watercraft. If you have a question please go to the "Michigan Boating Laws and Responsibilities" on the DNR Website.
Those 14 years of age or older born after Dec. 31, 1978 may only operate a PWC legally only if he or she has obtained a Boating Safety Certificate. Those born on Dec. 31, 1978 or earlier may operate a PWC without restrictions.
You as the Property Owner are responsible to make sure your guests understand our and the Michigan Boating Rules and Law. The most common occurrence is that guests don't understand that they need to go counterclockwise around the Lake and stay at least 100' from the shoreline at all times.
When operating a Paddle Boat you must either have a Life Vest on or have a Flotation device on-board for each occupant.
When on a Pontoon you must be inside the railing, which means no sitting on seats in front of the railing or on the back sun deck, if you have one, while the boat is moving.
If you're issued a citation for any violation by either the DNR or Marine Patrol it may be recorded as a Motor Vehicle offense and would go against your Driver's License/Insurance.
Our lake is patrolled by both the DNR and the Hillsdale County Marine Patrol. They can legally drop in on our Lake any time Day or Night without Association permission with the intent to keep our Lake SAFE for all residents.
If you're out after dark make sure your running lights are on and working as intended as this is normally an "automatic stop" and probably a citation if the Marine Patrol is on our Lake.

Sergeant Greg Milbourne of the Hillsdale Marine patrol will be available after the Annual Meeting to answer any and all questions. I have also met with the DNR and Hillsdale Police regarding Trespassing and Illegal Fisherman on our Lake during the Winter which many Residents feel is a problem. We will be re-doing some signs and posting the areas that the Non-Resident Ice Fisherman are entering through. We will also have one of our Summer Guards out on the Lake this Winter checking Residency as well. A complete Plan is not yet finalized, but we will do a much better job of securing our Lake from Non-Resident use this Winter.

Mitch Wetzler
Security Chair, LSPOA

Upcoming Events

Special Water Quality Meeting
Wednesday, April 11

Garage Sale
Saturday, June 23

Boat Parade
Wednesday, July 4

Annual Picnic
Saturday, July 14
(Rain Date July 15)

Couples Golf Outing
August (Date TBD)

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