ANNUAL LAKE CLEAN-UP
Our annual clean-up was held on Saturday, May 3.  Despite the poor weather conditions, we had about a dozen people turn out to help, and approximately 15 bags of litter were collected.  Unfortunately, we only had enough people to clean up the main areas around the upper lake this time.  Many thanks to those who braved the conditions to volunteer their time.  PLEASE help keep our community clean during the rest of the year.  Take a bag with you once in a while when you take a walk, and pick up several items of trash.  If many of us help out, we can keep the area looking good year ‘round. 

CURFEW EXTENDED TO 10:00 PM
A number of residents showed up at the May 1 Board meeting to express concerns about several things, one of which was the 9:00 PM curfew on Country Club properties for anyone under the age of 21.  This policy was enacted by the Board in 2006, after the East Beach area became a late-night hangout for a group of young people, resulting in underage drinking and loud partying.  The policy was effective in reducing this problem, but many parents have objected to the early time.  In response, the Board voted to extend the curfew to 10:00 PM on a trial basis.  A number of parents have agreed to be called if the kids start to get out of hand. We are counting on them, as well as their kids, to help keep things under control. 

GYPSY MOTHS – 2008
It’s getting to be that time of year again when we have to start thinking about another gypsy moth invasion.  The State will be doing a limited amount of aerial spraying in Hampton Township this year.  They will only be doing one application, and Crandon Lakes is not scheduled to be included.  Only about 50 acres along Mountain Road will be sprayed in our area.  Stillwater Township does not plan to do any spraying this year. 

So, if you are concerned about the trees on your property, you should consider hiring a private company to spray your trees.  Many of us used the Bartlett Tree Company the past two years, and the results were immediate, with very few caterpillars surviving.  Typical costs were between $200 and $250, depending on the number of trees sprayed.  The Board of Directors has again voted to have the trees on the East Beach and Cove area sprayed.  These trees are an asset that we cannot afford to lose!

PARKING LOT
As most of you have observed by now, our parking lot has finally been paved.  Not only does it look 1,000% better, this will put an end to the buildup of gravel and dirt from the parking lot into our lake, which had become a big problem.  We still need to plant some grass around the edges of the lot, and perhaps some low shrubs in the small islands in front.  The islands were put there to prevent cars from parking right out along the edge of the road.  We felt this was a safety hazard, as oncoming cars could not see people exiting the parking lot.