Winter2015

YOU CAN'T MISSTHE SIGNS OF BILL SAWYER

There are more than a dozen signs handcrafted by BillSawyer everywhere in our Forest Lake wonderland.The first one he made is located in front of the office. Itwas created with a mallet and chisel, a very time-consuming process. The others were created with arouter, still a rather long process,involving a trip to the printer to getthe perfect letter-size stencil, thesawing, gluing, painting and pre-serving. There’s a lot more to thesigns than meets the eye!

“Sawyer” means “wood cutter,”Bill says. “A sawyer went out andcut down trees, and Michigan, ofcourse, is known for its lumber.”His father was a “rough” carpenterand he is sure his name reflectsthe business of his forefathers.

Bill and well known fellow ForestLaker Carl Knapp, grew up in Mon-roe, Michigan, next to Custer Air-port. They both developed a loveof flying, and flew to many areas inMichigan, Ohio, Indiana and Canada.

It was the Carl's strong influence that brought Bill toForest Lake. In 1992 Bill bought his house, and in 1994he retired from the banking business in Monroe, marriedhis wife Marlene and moved here permanently. Theyimmediately volunteered for the next five years, with Bill

serving on the Board as Secretary and he also did somewoodworking and made all of the signs.

Prior to Bill’s Monroe Bank and Trust career, he servedin the Army during the Korean War with the Army of

Occupation in Germany. After hismilitary service he worked for theDetroit Edison Company before hisemployment with the bank. Whileworking at Detroit Edison, he metan appliance repairman who intro-duced him to wood carving. It hasbeen an avocation ever since. Hetook a woodcarving course in Mon-roe, but it wasn’t until he movedhere that he attended classes inFrankenmuth for the next five yearswith German Master Carver,George Keilhofer. Bill became pro-ficient enough that he was able toteach others the art of woodcarvingin our surrounding area.

Interestingly, he said, 99% of hiswork is “chip carving” which is donewith a curved knife with a one inch

blade. However, carving requires scores of differentknives, chisels, saws and other equipment.

During our visit, the display of different types of wood-carving on his kitchen table was impressive. He hadsamples of chip carving, (an intricate style originated in

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Switzerland) carving-in-the-round, which is a statue-type of sculpting, and a relief carving of a family crestthat he created. He is quite the artist!

These days, Bill and Marlene spend much of their timetogether in West Branch, volunteering at their respec-tive churches. Bill created the sign at the side entranceto the Episcopal Church in West Branch. He alsocarved a religious sign for the Memorial Garden at theFirst United Methodist Church in West Branch.

They co-manage the Ogemaw County Clergy Fellow-ship (OCCF) Food Pantry which served over 5000persons in 2014. Marlene is one of four women whomanage the Salvation Army desk and Good SamaritanFund in West Branch.

Gail Whelan

PRESIDENT’SCORNER

Belated but heartfelt wishes for a very MerryChristmas and a Happy New Year from yourBoard of Directors!

This year Forest Lake will celebrate its 45th

birthday. Our community has grown to over 650homes with many improvements and additionsto our parks, campground, and beaches. All ofthis wouldn’t have been possible without the pastand present volunteers, employees and Boardof Directors. I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your hard work and dedication.Forest Lake wouldn’t be the great community itis today without all of you.

To read about the history of Forest Lake, stop into the office and pick up a brochure.

Director Gary Jeffery

WIFI at the OFFICEThose owners who need to get or send email orother files can do so at the Forest Lake Office duringnormal business hours for a nominal fee of $2.

2 PRESIDENT’S CORNER3 ICE FISHING DERBY3 SECURITY SPOTLIGHT4 JANUARY 2015 ACTIVITIES5 TRASH DISPOSAL CHANGES5 STORAGE AREA REQUIREMENTS6 WINTER MAINTENANCE UPDATE8 RENTAL DOCKS8 WELCOME TO FOREST LAKE9 PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGES9 CLUBHOUSE FEES9 MERCHANDISE & OFFICE9 DAM SAFETY10 ANNUAL ACTIVITY CALENDAR

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SECURITY SPOTLIGHT

Winter has arrived! Stay safe and stay warm.Travel only when necessary. Getting stuck orhaving break downs in this weather can be verydangerous.

Just a reminder that anyone parking on the damroad must have a current FLPOA sticker even inthe winter. Everyone else needs to park up by theOffice and Clubhouse parking area.

A reminder for those members living on the northside of the lake, is that keys are available in theoffice for the special summer weekend lock placedon the Ringneck launch gate. This lock is usedfrom Friday afternoons until Monday mornings.Security will not respond to requests for unlockingthe gate during that time frame.

As usual, please continue to be our eyes and earsthroughout the neighborhood! Without your inputour service to everyone is limited.

Sam Dautermann, Director of Security.

ICE FISHING DERBY02/14/2015

Sign up in advance at the Office or on the day of theevent at the Clubhouse from 6:30am to 7:30am.

Adult entry fee is $10, youth entry fee is $5 (17 & under)Fishing starts at daybreak and runs through 2pm.Measure and weigh in will take place at 2pm to 2:30pmat the Forest Lake Clubhouse

Winners will be determined by length first and in theevent of a tie, weight will be factored in, subject todissection. 2 Divisions:

Adult Biggest Croppie 1st & 2ndBiggest Pike 1st & 2nd

Youth Biggest Croppie 1st & 2ndBiggest Pike 1st & 2nd

All paid entries will include lunch. Lunch will be servedbetween noon and 2:30pm at the Forest Lake Club-house. For non participants, lunch will be available for$2, beverage for 50 cents and popcorn for 50 cents.

Hosted by Kevin & Annie Kaczmarek and Phil Shock

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Current Forest Lake Board of Directors

Office hours Monday-Saturday, 9:00am to1:00pm & 1:30 to 5:30pm. Sundays onlyMemorial Day weekend thru Labor Day

weekend 12 to 4 pm.Office Phone & Fax: 989-836-2155

Security Phone: 989-836-2787

PresidentGary Jeffery - Asst. Treasurer989-884-4774 Insurance

Vice PresidentSam Dautermann - Security989-329-4840

SecretaryDennis Monsere - Personnel, Building989-836-6023 Permits, Dam Safety

TreasurerCathy Brown-Kuba - Office, Merchandise989-836-9531

Curtis Brown - Water Patrol, Fish989-836-2438 Stocking, Legal, Liens &

Foreclosures

Larry Hunt - Refuse, Storage Area313-218-3067 Lake Ecology

Gary Judson - Campground,989-836-6175 Dock Rental

Paula Nowak - Activities,989-213-4336 Communications,

Housekeeping

Gary Schoenherr - Maintenance989-313-0821

JANUARY 2015 ACTIVITIES

Thanks to those that donated Christmas Ornaments forSeniors. This was in lieu of a decorating contest. Theywere delivered to the senior center in Omer and werevery much appreciated.

����� The Nowak Christmas Breakfast for Forest LakeProperty Owners was again a big hit with 72 partici-pants. A big THANKS to Ralph and Sue Cook forproviding the delicious Belgian Waffles.

����� New Years Eve at the Clubhouse was the placeto go and share some conversation, snacks and bever-ages and enjoy the large Bonfire on the beach. It wasbitterly cold but many ventured out. Happy New Year!!

����� 1/14/15 - Kut the Scrap Plus – 2nd & 4th Wednes-days 10:00 – 2:00. Hot beverages provided, bring asnack to share.

����� 1/21/15 - Dinner Club – Soup & Sandwich 6:00

����� 1/31/15 - 2/1/15 – 25th Annual Quilt Show – StandishNortheast Art Center – 10:00 to 4:00. Stop in to view allthe beautiful quilts and wall hangings. Many made byForest Lake residents.

����� 2/1/15 - Super Bowl Gathering at the Club-house . Watch the game on the big screen and sharecheers and tears with friends and neighbors. 5:30BYOB and a snack.

����� Super Bowl Beverage Tasting - Let’s share ourForest Lake homemade/home-brewed beverages (al-coholic or non-alcoholic) at this year’s Super Bowl Partyat the Clubhouse. Rodger & Diane Huckins will besharing two kinds of homemade schnapps. If you have

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STORAGE AREAREQUIREMENTS

On April 1st of every year, any items that you mayhave in storage at the storage area located at NorthForest Lake Dr. and Maple Ridge Rd. will require anew ANNUAL identification sticker. These stickersare available at the Office for $3.00 for each itemstored. Your association dues must be current andyou will be required to prove ownership with eithera registration or title to the item.

Only items owned by property owners may bestored. Please place the sticker on the tongue ofthe trailer or the front of the stored item in plain view(not covered by a tarp).

Director Larry Hunt

Donation boxes for cell phones and eyeglassesare located in the Forest Lake Office. Put yourused items to good use by donating them.

an heirloom recipe, perhaps you too can providesamples for our discerning tastes.

����� 2/14/15 - Valentine’s Day – Don’t forget your favor-ite Valentine.

����� 2/14/15 - Ice Fishing Contest – This is also theDNR Free Fishing Weekend so come and enjoy someoutdoor fun. Entry fee: Adults $ 10 and Youth $5. Cashprizes for Adult biggest fish: Crappie 1st & 2nd / Pike 1st

& 2nd. Youth biggest fish: Crappie 1st & 2nd / Pike 1st & 2nd.

Lunch included for all PAID participants with your entryfee. Pre-register at the Forest Lake Office, or on the dayof the event at the Forest Lake Clubhouse. Check in isfrom 6am to 8am. Fishing starts at sunrise and ends at2pm. All fish must be checked in for measuring at theForest Lake Clubhouse by 2:30pm. Prizes awardedafter the weigh in. Hosted by Annie & Kevin Kaczmarekand Phil Shock.

����� 2/18/15 - Dinner Club – 6:00 Please RSVP withcallers so the cooks know how much food to prepare.If not on the calling list please contact Gerri Paulson.

����� 3/8/15 – Daylight Savings begins Which means

only 12 more days til Spring begins.

����� 3/14/15 - Board Meeting – 9:00 @ Clubhouse

If anyone takes pictures at any events, it would beappreciated if you’d share them. They can be used onbulletin board and in the FLIP. Please watch the FLIC,bulletin board and emails for updates regarding allevents. Events are subject to change and cancellation.If you want to be notified of events and or changes,please make sure I have your email address.

Director Paula Nowak

TRASH DISPOSALCHANGES

Due to a recent notification from our trash disposalcompany, we will no longer be able to accept anytires, mattresses, or furniture of any kind.

Garbage bags must not exceed 30 gallons in size.Any bags larger than 30 gallons will be charged ata double rate.

If you have any questions, please call the Office.

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Since the last edition of the FLIP, the Mainte-nance department has continued to be busy.One of our bigger projects was to insulate theceiling in the original part of the Clubhouse.This job consisted of adding approximately 4inches of insulation to the entire ceiling, newelectrical wiring, lighting fixtures and a knotty-pine ceiling in the fireplace room, kitchen andhallway.

All that is left to do is to finish covering the oldwindows near the ceiling and install the trim inthe hallway. I would like to thank all of you foryour patience during this lengthy project.

Another one of our winter projects is to begin

WINTER MAINTENANCE UPDATESince the last edition of the F.L.I.P. the mainte-nance department has continued to be busy.One of our bigger projects was to insulate theceiling in the original part of the clubhouse. Thisjob consisted of adding approximately 4 inchesof insulation to the entire ceiling, new electricalwiring, lighting fixtures and a knotty-pine ceilingin the fireplace room, kitchen and hallway. Allthat is left to do is to finish covering the oldwindows near the ceiling and install the trim inthe hallway. I would like to thank all of you foryour patience during this lengthy project.

Another one of our winter projects is to beginreplacing the rental docks that are behind thefence at Sand Hill Crane Park (aka, the West

End). Our plan is to replace 6 of the 12docks this winter and the remainder nextyear. The new docks will consist of a widerwalkway with 10 x 22 foot docking area foreach boat well.

The new structure will be lower than theold one to make boarding the boats saferand easier. The work began as soon asthe lake reached its winter level. At thispoint all 6 of the old docks and walkwayhave been demolished. We have alsocompleted the rough construction for thenew docks and walkway. We will begininstalling the new decking when the mate-rials are delivered.

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Lots of material and hardwork to make the new docks

strong and safe!

(More photos on next page)

We have performed some required maintenanceon a few of our vehicles:

ª The brakes and a wiring harness were re-placed on the blue pickup.

ª Oil changes and tire rotations were done onboth trucks.

One of the next areas to work on will be therestrooms on the inside of the Clubhouse.We will be painting the ceilings and walls,and installing new flooring in both rooms.

Director Gary Schoenherr

ª A small hydraulic leak was fixed on theMassey- Ferguson tractor.

ª Some front end work is being done onthe tan security vehicle.

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RENTAL DOCKSOur maintenance team is working on our West Enddocks this winter as weather and time allows. Theywork very hard and the rebuilt docks in the spring are anappreciated result.

Rental dock fees will remain the same for the 2015season. The dates for dues, registration, contracts andfees must be turned in to the Office by the due date ofMay 1st, to avoid losing a dock.

The seasonal contracts are mailed to your permanentaddress along with your dues billing. Please call theOffice with any questions, comments or dock changerequests.

Thank you,Director Gary Judson

WELCOME TO FOREST LAKE

The following full time residents were “WELCOMED”in 2014:

John Nielson, Johnna & familyRoger and Linda HuffWanda FoxJoseph and Diane Haskins

Just a reminder: The Welcoming Committee needshelp identifying recent full time residents. Please callBev Baumgart at 836-2914 or Di Judson at 836-6175 topass along a name of someone new. We contact thenew family with an introductory phone call and gather afew new residents for greetings, a welcome packet anda few gifts. This is our gesture of the beginning of thefriendliness in Forest Lake!

Di Judson

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DAM SAFETYThe dam concrete repair work has been delayed untilnext spring. Some of the wood stop logs need to bereplaced and we are currently soliciting quotes for 7’-0”wide aluminum, stainless steel and fiberglass stoplogs. We are considering purchasing stop logs overseveral years until six units have been purchased. Theremaining six wood units would be retained for emer-gency backup.

Director Dennis Monsere

MERCHANDISE & OFFICETake a moment and stop in the Office to see the specialitems purchased to commemorate the 45th Anniver-sary of the Incorporation of the Forest Lake PropertyOwners’ Association.

There are tee shirts for men, women & tweens, mugs,notepads & totes for sale along with other Forest LakeMerchandise including sweat shirts, polos & tees forgrown ups and little ones.

Office hours are from 9am to 1pm and 1:30pm to5:30pm Monday thru Saturday. Office personnel isthere to help you with property listings, policies &procedures, maps. wi-fi and notary services. Anotherfeature is book sharing. Bring in your previously readbooks and choose others to read.

The Office is also a drop off spot for plastic caps(Wheelchairs for disabled children), old glasses & usedcellphones (Cellphones for soldiers).

Reminders: If you have moved, changed your name orphone number, please contact the Office with yourupdated information.

Director Catherine Brown-KubaCLUBHOUSE FEESCurrent rates are as follows:

4 Hour Rental $125.00 for Members$250.00 for Non Members(both $250.00 Security Deposit)

All Day Rental $250.00 for Members$500.00 for Non Members(both $250.00 Security Deposit)

A Certificate of Liability Insurance will berequired to rent the Clubhouse!

PROPOSED CHANGESTO BY-LAWS

The Board of Directors will be voting on the followingproposed changes to the Forest Lake Property OwnersAssociation By Laws at the March 14th, 2015 meeting.

Article ll Section (5)

#7. Erection, Construction or use of any structure, tent,ladder stand, tree stand or scaffold on common prop-erty of the F.L.P.0.A. without written permission of theBoard of Directors (remove). Violation of this rule willresult in removal and confiscation of any such equip-ment or structures.

#8. Operation of motorized watercraft on Forest Lakewithout a current year Forest Lake licensing decal.Motorized watercraft length restrictions are set at amaximum of 25 feet for Pontoon Boats defined as twoor more round sealed floats called pontoons. All otherwatercraft is set at a maximum length of 19 (remove) 20feet.

Director Curtis Brown

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March 2015QUARTERLY PROPERTY LISTING

FOR SALE BY OWNER!For the convenience of those Forest Lakers who wishto sell their property "BY OWNER", we are again pre-paring a listing of such properties. Complete and re-turn the adjacent form with $10 for printed copies listedin the Office and on the Forest Lake web site(www.forestlakemi.org).

The printed copy of the current quarterly listing will beposted on the bulletin board and available for pickup atthe Forest Lake business Office. A copy of the printedlisting will be sent to all those listing property, if theyenclose a stamped, self addressed #10 (legal size)envelope. This listing will expire in June, 2015.

TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS LISTING YOU MUST:1) Be a member in good standing.2) List each property on a separate form and include an

additional payment for each lot, unless adjacent.3) Return the form and payment by February 25, 2015.

We stress that while we offer this listing service,WE ARE NOT REALTORS, have no authority toperform in that capacity and assume no responsi-bility with respect thereto.

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FLIP is a publication of Forest Lake Property Owners Association and is setup and edited by Mark Kuschyk.Unsolicited news and letters may be used and edited for general interest, clarity and brevity. The Forest LakeProperty Owners’ Association does not accept any responsibility or liability for the conduct or content of itsadvertisers.

Superbowl Party 2/1/15 at the Clubhouse.Details on p age 4.