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Communicator2 Sections - 40 Pages April-May 2019Volume 39 - No. 1 Dahinda, Illinois 61428

Why I’m Voting “Yes” for an Assessment Increase

As a property owner at Oak Run, I care about see-ing necessary and overdue improvements made that will add to my enjoyment of the lake and support the value of my home. As a Board mem-ber for the Property Owners’ Association (POA), I have a fiduciary responsibility to act in the best long-term interests of my fellow prop-erty owners.

For both of these reasons, I’m going to enthusiastically vote YES on the upcoming referendum about an assess-ment increase that will pro-duce major benefits for the entire Oak Run commu-nity. If you agree with me, it is vital that you vote in the upcoming referendum. If you need more informa-tion, I’m excited to share my views on why you should do the same when the ballots are delivered this spring.

About the Long-Range Planning Committee

In 2018, a Long-Range Planning (LRP) Committee was formed to review the financial health of our com-munity. All six members of the LRP Committee were Oak Run property own-ers, and I was the only POA Board member on the com-mittee. Specifically, we were tasked with thinking about the strength of the POA’s Reserve Fund and examining possible capital projects that might be needed at Oak Run.

As part of this effort, we reviewed the reserve study that was completed in October 2017 and was per-formed by an independent company, Reserve Advisors of Milwaukee. A reserve study is a long-term capi-

tal budget planning tool that identifies the current status of the Reserve Funds and lays out a stable and equi-table funding plan to offset ongoing deterioration of buildings and infrastructure, resulting in enough funds being available when those anticipated major expendi-tures actually occur.

Reserve Funds, which are the money left over from our assessments after the operations of the POA are paid, are designated to pay for upgrades to Oak Run’s structures, furnishings, side-walks, parking lots, and equipment. The Reserve Funds also are used to pay for major lake care items, including dredging, dry dams, addressing silt ponds, and mitigating shoreline erosion.

The LRP Committee met diligently every other week in the summer of 2018. During one of our meet-ings, we toured the facili-ties of Oak Run. Based on our review of the facilities and the recommendations of the reserve study, it became clear to us that Oak Run has some major capital expenses on the horizon that will need to be funded.

At the conclusion of our meetings, the Committee voted on whether to pro-pose having all property owners vote on an annual assessment increase of $120 to fund the replacement of several structures that have reached the end of their life expectancies.

All six LRP Committee members voted in favor putting the increase up for referendum in the spring of 2019. It’s important to note that assessment increases aren’t determined by the POA Board. Instead, these matters must be passed by a 60% majority, in a referen-dum presented to all prop-

Brentwood Lounge is used for POA Board Meetings, O a k R u n C o m m u n i t y Events, and as a rental facil-ity for banquets and parties. It was built in 1978, and the 1997 reserve study recom-mended replacing the build-ing in 2012. Ideally, we would like to incorporate this into the new pool com-plex. Having a nice building should increase rental rev-enue in the future.

• Lake Dredging - Dredging the lake is a nec-essary, recurring task that helps control silt build up. The last two dredging proj-ects occurred in 2000 and 2011 and the lake is due to be dredged again in 2023 at a cost of around $825,000. The lake is the POA’s main priority.

These are the main expenses that we have iden-tified as being necessary, and each will be costly to replace. But let’s not for-get about maintaining all of the amenities; the marina, concrete, parking lots, lake and park facilities, plus all of the other things that our POA assessments pay for. Again, because of infla-tion, the actual cost of these maintenance items will only increase, so without an increase to assessments, the Reserve Fund will decrease over time.

Perspective on Oak Run’s Assessments

The Oak Run communi-ty has voted to raise POA assessments only twice since its inception more than 40 years ago. Our recommen-dation to increase assess-ments $10/month resulting in annual assessments of $495 would keep Oak Run’s assessments at an extremely affordable rate compared to other comparable private lake communities within a 200-mile radius. We aren’t

asking to raise the fees because other communities have higher fees. We are recommending this because we feel it’s in the best inter-est of Oak Run.

These capital improve-ments will have to be done at some point. It’s not a mat-ter of if, but when. We can choose to act now so that we can enjoy them as soon as possible, or we can contin-ue to kick the can down the road and waste thousands of dollars on band-aids.

How You Can HelpAs a Board member, I

have a fiduciary duty to vote on how we can best use the funds collected from assess-ments and fees, and to make decisions that are in the best interests of the long-term health of our community. There is no doubt in my mind that increasing assess-ments by only $120 a year is necessary and will have long-term benefits for every Oak Run property owner.

Like all of my fellow property owners, I don’t want to see my assessments be any higher than neces-sary. But I also want to be able to enjoy amenities such as the pool, an improved community store, and an exercise room. I also don’t want the deterioration of Oak Run’s facilities to be a drag on my property values.

I suspect that most of you feel the same way and would like to see these improve-ments made. But unless the referendum for the assess-ment increase receives at least 66% support, we’ll have to continue kicking the can down the road and trying to find band-aids for buildings with major issues.

That’s why I will be vot-ing YES when the ballots are mailed out. We hope you will vote YES, too!

Thank you - Pam Wentworth

erty owners.

Why an Assessment Increase Makes Sense

First, let me assure you that our current Reserve Fund i s a t a hea l thy $1,600,000. It’s important to note, however, that we will still have a balance of $1,530,000 on the loan for the Watering Hole/Club House as of April 1, 2019.

The LRP Committee is proposing to use the assess-ment increase to fund the following projects, listed in order of their proposed com-pletion date:

• Administration Office and General Store, with New Exercise Facility - The administration office and general store were built in 1980 and are both in fair to poor condition. The previ-ous reserve study, which was completed in 1997, recom-mended that both buildings be replaced by 2015. They will need to be replaced at some time, so we are proposing to do that now. The new build-ing would include an exercise facility that all property own-ers would have access to, at no additional fee.

• Pool & Pool House - For many years the POA has been spending thousands of dollars on temporary fixes to the pool and pool house. We had budgeted $80,000 for major renovations to the pool house last year, but felt it was time to stop wasting money on band-aids and replace the building. The pool itself is wrought with issues and may have to be closed without major reno-vations. The pool has also seen a major increase in usage over the past years, creating a need for a larger area. Ideally, we would have the pool, lounge, change rooms, and snack bar all in the same building.

• Brentwood Lounge -

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Conceptual Drawings of What the New Facility May Look Like

BUILDING COSTS

The anticipated preliminary cost estimatefor this facility is $1.3 M.

BUILDING OFFERINGS

POA Office - 2,761 SFRealty Office - 695 SFFitness Center - 1,710 SFFood Mart - 2,954 SFOpen Space - 561 SF (forfuture expansion)

OAK RUN AMENITIESCENTER - 8,641 SF

This new facility will provide an updated look tothe entrance of Oak Run. It offers convenience andadded benefits for the homeowners; including along awaited fitness center!

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Conceptual Drawings of What the New Facility May Look Like

POOL HOUSE - 3,438 SF

Amenities include a concession stand, which provides pool side refreshments, men's and women's locker rooms with a shower, and a family restroom. The pool is 3,653 SF. The kiddie area has a zero depth entry and provides water features. Older children can enjoy the water slide, diving board, and lap pool. Plenty of space is provided to relax in shaded or sunny areas.

BANQUET HALL - 3,484 SF

As you approach the facility, there is alarge pavilion / outdoor lounge area that guests can use during banquetfunctions. The banquet room is 1,500SF and can seat up to 100 people comfortably for dining purposes. It willbe equipped with a portable stage, video screens, and a serving bar. Acatering kitchen is available for foodprep and serving. A large lobby doubles as a lounge space and is adjacent to the men's and women's restrooms.

BUILDING COSTS

The anticipatedpreliminary costestimate for this

facility is $2 M

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Manager’s ReportBy Mike Davison

In May, the Board of Directors will be requesting an assessment increase of $120.00 (just $10 a month!) to address the Association’s reserve funding goals for the next 10 years. Over the past several months, the Board has reached out to owners through sur-veys, questionnaires, and on social meeting sites to gauge how this appeal would be received, and whether or not it would garner approval. Much to our surprise, the results of the survey indicated that over 65% were in favor of addressing our aging infrastructure needs with an increase of between $100 and $150, which was great news!

During the process however, a common theme became readily apparent through a number of social media posts calling for more transparency, and the rationalization for the request. Below is an attempt to provide answers to questions that you may still have, an overview of the vote process, and an explanation of factors that the Board considered prior to making this request.

First, what is a reserve fund?Major common area amenities, buildings and equipment deteriorate during use and

over time. The purpose of a reserve fund is to prepare for the replacement, restoration, and/or maintenance of those components when they have reached the end of their useful lives. This ensures that there are funds on hand, and that the need for special assessments, or increased use fees, is not a necessity in order to meet future obligations.

What is the process in developing a reserve study?1. A third-party reserve engineering team identifies all major common area compo-

nents, the cost to repair or replace them, and estimates their remaining life span. 2. The reserve company calculates how much money is needed and when. 3. The Board, or a Board appointed committee made up of community volunteers

reviews the study for accuracy and decides on the best course of action to fund the plan.

Is a reserve study required? Under the Illinois Common Interest Community Association Act, all associations are

required to have a reserve plan in place. Planning for future repairs and replacements is not only in the best fiscal interest of the Association, it also meets the legal, fiduciary, and professional requirements of the Board of Directors. The ability to safeguard those funds from taxes is contingent on having a plan in place.

How does Oak Run’s reserve funding levels compare to other associations?The Illinois Association of Lake Communities published the following data in 2017.

The table indicates how we compare to similar associations in Illinois, in regards to reserve savings.

Association Total Total Yearly Reserve % to % to Assets Revenue Balance Assets Revenue Lake Wildwood $3,770,000 $1,200,000 $1,590,000 47% 133% Lake Holiday $6,471,252 $2,112,553 $2,571,984 40% 122% Woodhaven $26,125,579 $10,522,223 $9,418,759 36% 90% Lake Summerset $5,700,000 $1,670,400 $1,847,000 32% 111% Apple Canyon $5,928,618 $3,724,698 $1,755,506 30% 47% Candlewick Lake $14,192,471 $2,618,958 $3,646,405 26% 139% Oak Run $7,899,746 $1,751,200 $1,625,227 20% 93% Galena Territory $19,042,026 $5,776,680 $1,889,219 10% 33% Lake Carroll $8,680,312 $5,401,217 $413,505 5% 8%

Despite having the lowest assessment rate of any of the associations listed, and rank-ing third from the bottom in total yearly revenue, Oak Run has managed to build a healthy reserve savings ratio of 93%. This was accomplished even with the recent outlay of $1,000,000 for the clubhouse project. However, most all of the associations listed have already upgraded their pools and other amenities. Oak Run is seriously lagging in this regard.

Over the years, the Board and staff have endeavored to be very judicious in its spend-ing practices. Each year, your Association takes on a number of projects and upgrades in-house, in order to set aside funding in an effort to build up the reserve fund balance.

How is my maintenance assessment spent?The Association’s 2019 assessment is apportioned as follows:

Category Breakdown Percentage Maintenance $121.56 32.4% Administration $67.81 18.1% Administration Overhead $55.74 14.9% Taxes & Debt Service $38.75 10.3% Utilities $28.55 7.6% Security $28.07 7.5% Income and Property Taxes $21.15 5.6% Pool and Aquatics $12.90 3.4%

When the Association receives your assessment payment, 70% goes into the general fund, and 30% automatically goes into a dedicated reserve account at a separate institu-tion. This is done to safeguard those funds, and to ensure that they cannot be co-mingled. The reserve fund is restricted for use, and monies cannot be spent on items that are not outlined in the reserve funding plan. In the 2019 budget, $366,700 is projected to go into reserve savings.

In order to bridge the gap between reserve funding obligations and operating expense shortfalls, “use fees” are charged for registering watercraft to make up that difference. An alternative way to view this practice is that income from boat stickers defrays the costs associated with lake maintenance, dredging, shoreline improvements, and Lake Patrol, which in turn allows a larger percentage of funding to go towards meeting reserve fund-ing requirements.

Why do we need to raise the assessment rate?The Association has done several Reserve Studies over the years. In 1998, and in every

study since, it was concluded that the Brentwood pool, lounge, and general store needed

to be scheduled for replacement. All were rated in poor to fair condition and most were scheduled to be replaced over 10 years ago. They have not gotten any better with time. Moreover, as Oak Run has grown, the need for larger and better buildings has also grown.

Why wasn’t funding to replace these amenities saved earlier?From 1991 through 2011, (20 years), the Association’s yearly assessment went from

$114 to $189 a year. At that level of funding, only day to day operational expenses includ-ing administration costs, maintenance, insurance, utilities, and taxes could realistically be addressed. There was little, to no, reserve savings available to address the bigger ticket items. It is only more recently that we have been able to start playing catch-up.

Maintenance assessments were just raised 8 years ago. When will it end?Barring any unforeseen catastrophic issues, there should be no reason for an assess-

ment increase in the foreseeable future, after this. In fact, after our debt service is paid off on the new structures, assessments and fees will need to be lowered. According to IRS rules, the Association can only keep so much money in reserves accounts tax free. Those funds have to be tied to tangible projects in the reserve plan. There is absolutely no good reason for the Board to continue to collect higher POA assessments and then have to pay taxes on them.

Can the Board just raise assessments again?No, the amount can only be raised through a vote of the membership. Article V,

Section 4, of the Restrictive Covenants contains the controlling provisions for changing the maximum and basis of the assessment. In order to gain approval, a supermajority of a quorum of the membership is needed to vote in favor of the increase.

The quorum requirement for the first meeting is 60%; if there is not a quorum present, a second meeting can be held and the quorum requirements drop by half to 30%. To pass on the first vote, 2/3rds approval of a minimum of 1560 lots casting ballots is needed. If a second vote is necessary, approval would require a 2/3rds majority of 780 lots, or approximately 520 owners casting ballots in favor of the increase. There is no provision for a third vote.

Once all of the capital projects are complete, will our assessments go back down?It is more than likely that this will be the case. Again, IRS rules dictate that community

associations can only keep so much money in the reserve fund tax free. The Association is audited every year to ensure compliance with these rules. When Oak Run gets to the point that we would be taxed on reserve funds, the Association will be required to lower the rate to a level that meets future obligations, and no more. That is expected to occur in 10 to 12 years.

Our taxes are already high? Why raise assessments now?Yes, our taxes are high. We live in Illinois. No one is happy about it. Unfortunately,

Oak Run has no control over our property tax rate and we do not receive any of those funds to subsidize our operation. High taxes do not negate the fact that we need to have some major capital projects done in the next 10 years. We are trying to plan for this now.

How did the Board come up with the $120 figure?The increase needed to meet the original reserve study timeline was actually $159.00.

The $120.00 figure was decided on after considering several factors. First, the survey indicated that a $100 - $150 figure was most likely to be approved. Second, the Board took into account what needed to be done, the timeline, and the projected costs associ-ated with the projects. Third, the Board recognized that it was unlikely that they would get everything they asked for, and that the timeline could be adjusted using a lower yearly increase. Fourth, the Board looked at the monthly cost increase to each property owner. They felt that a $10 a month increase for the amenities and services that the community provides was a reasonable ask.

Although not ideal, taking this approach would allow Oak Run to update its outdated facilities, while continuing to keep the lake healthy, and maintaining our infrastructure at the level that owners are accustomed. We could get some of the items done sooner with more, but $120.00 was the number that was agreed upon. The Board also formed an Ad-Hoc committee of property owners who were tasked with reviewing our latest Reserve Study and providing their opinions on the state of our finances. This committee found that increasing assessments was in the Association’s best interest.

The clubhouse ended up being considerably more expensive than originally planned. How can we be sure this won’t happen with the new capital improvements?

The clubhouse did end up being more expensive than originally conceived. The Board looked at the clubhouse as the showpiece of the community and made the decisions that they believed were best at the time. Boards change over time and so do opinions. The current Board has commissioned concept drawings, and has received cost estimates for the two major building projects being considered. The Board understands that it is incon-ceivable that they could ever propose another vote to raise assessments at any time in the near future. Therefore, going over budget is not an option if we want to maintain the cur-rent planned timeline. Also, the cost of construction only increases over time, and that’s another reason that we would like to get them completed in the near future.

What about property owners who own multiple lots?The Board of Directors is proposing to give property owners who own multiple lots a

25% break on any additional lots owned, if the referendum is passed. There are several reasons why this was decided. First, almost all multiple lot owners do not plan to build on their additional lot(s). These owners are effectively decreasing density, which preserves more open green space for everyone’s enjoyment. Second, one of the bigger complaints at Oak Run is the amount of boat traffic on weekends. If property owners own multiple lots, they are essentially keeping those lots off the market - meaning they are less likely to purchase boat stickers on that lot. If they were to buy an extra lot for the purposes of reg-istering additional watercraft, they realistically cannot operate multiple watercrafts on the lake at the same time. Third, multiple lot owners do not double the use, or apply an equal pressure on the amenities, infrastructure, utilities, or staff, for each additional lot owned. They will still pay the same rate as everyone else on the first lot, but will be provided a 25% discount on additional lots owned.

Why are we changing the basis of how POA fees are calculated?The current method used to determine yearly assessments is based on the 1967 CPI

index. This index is old, obsolete, and rarely used anymore. The fact that we are still mandated to use it causes our assessment formula to be a convoluted and outdated model. The proposed change will simplify the process, and make it more transparent.

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What are the plans for the new capital that will be raised?Following is a modified reserve schedule, projected cash flow statement, and explanation of some of the key line items. The study factors in what can be accomplished with a $120

increase in the assessment rate beginning in 2020. This information will also be posted to a link on our website.

community’s desire for onsite workout facilities was made evident in the recent survey of members. Concept drawings of the proposed new structure are detailed in this edition of the Communicator for your review.

The reserve schedule above reflects an $800,000 down payment from current reserve savings for construction. Cost flow projections estimates a 7-year loan on the remaining $500,000 with principal and interest payments of $86,400 for the period of the loan. The estimated cost to each property owners equates to $26.18 a year for seven years for the new facility with the added bonus of health and fitness facilities.

4.101 and 6.411 Brentwood Lounge and Pool Replacement Year Scheduled - 2023Estimated Cost - $2,000,000Concrete pools have a life expectancy of 25 to 30 years. The pool, change house, and

lounge are all over 40 years old, and were poorly constructed at the time they were built. Structural engineers, who surveyed the facilities in 1998, and 2006, recommended that Continued on page 6

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RESERVE FUNDING PLANKEY ELEMENTS

BUILDING ELEMENTS1.007 Administration Office and General Store ReplacementYear Scheduled - 2020 Estimated Cost - $1,300,000The administration building is a 1,625 sq. ft. structure built in 1980. The general store

is a 2,700 sq. ft. structure built in 1973. During inspections by reserve engineers dating back to 1998, it was judged to be in fair to poor condition. Both structures were scheduled for replacement in 2015 and 2016 respectively.

After reviewing options with architects and engineers, the Board determined that the best course of action was to combine them into one strip mall type structure that housed the store, administration office, real estate office, and health and fitness facilities. The

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8.500 Dock RepairsYear Scheduled - PhasedEstimated Cost - $63,879 over 10 yearsThe Association maintains 160 rental slips and 36 day docks. Over the last 10 years,

all of the docks have been renovated. Ongoing repairs consist of the replacement of deck-ing, damaged floats and bumpers, and of making needed structural welding repairs. The amount allocated every three years will continue this process.

8.502 Rental Dock ReplacementYear Scheduled - 2021Estimated Cost - $106,555 Floating dock systems have a useful life of 20 to 30 years. The oldest set of 24 rental

slips located at the North boat Launch were installed in 1981. The condition of the metal substructure has deteriorated to the point that total replacement is necessary. In 2027, $117,203 is budgeted to address the next oldest slips slated for replacement.

8.502 DredgingYear Scheduled - 2024Estimated Cost - $825,000 Dredging is dependent on the degree of activity on the lake, the amount of silt find-

ing its way into the lake, and the amount of erosion from the surrounding watershed. Historically, the Association engages in dredging operations every 10 years, with the last project taking place in 2011. Over the last several years, the condition of the lake has benefitted from the construction of numerous dry dams and smaller cost share mechanical dredging operations, with the intended purpose of delaying the necessity for the larger, more expensive dredging operations.

$25,000 has been allocated every other year to cover the cost of smaller, targeted mechanical dredging projects in the back of coves and in runoff inlets. The alternative to incremental yearly funding of dredging operations would likely involve a special assess-ment, or the adoption of higher use fees.

8.800 Silt Pond Land PurchaseYear Scheduled - PhasedEstimated Cost - $96,000 from 2020 to 2024The Board of Directors entered into an agreement to purchase the land incorporating

the north silt pond. Over the last 20+ years, the Association leased this property in order to store material during dredging operations. The owner of the property has agreed to sell the land to the Association, which will ensure that dredging operations can continue unimpeded over the next 20 years.

9.001 to 9.037 Maintenance and Grounds EquipmentYear Scheduled - PhasedEstimated Cost - $238,425 over a 10 year periodThe Association maintains various tractors, mowers, and other equipment for the

maintenance and upkeep of the parks and common amenities. Commercial mowers nor-mally have a useful life expectancy of 7 years to 10 years, based on use. The useful life expectancy for tractors and loaders is 15 to 20 years. The planned replacement schedule seeks to limit costly repairs and to ensure that the grounds continue to be maintained to expected standards.

9.055 to 9.082 VehiclesYear Scheduled - PhasedEstimated Cost - $279,800 over a 10 year periodThe Association maintains a number of vehicles that are used by the maintenance staff,

lake patrol, the AEC Inspector, and administrative staff, for transportation in and around the development. The vehicles consist of dump trucks, snow plows, patrol vehicles, and utility pickups, used for personnel and equipment transportation. Although a replacement schedule of 7 to 10 years is optimal in commercial use, we have historically drawn-out our fleet replacement schedule in an effort to save funding where possible.

10.001 to 10.020 Debt Service Year Scheduled - PhasedEstimated Cost - $3,036,318 over a 10 year period or $92.01 per property owner per yearDebt service recognizes the principal and interest payments on the clubhouse loan and

the two major capital improvement building projects highlighted in the above report. The yearly cost to each property owner, if approved over the next 10 years, is estimated to be $92.01. In 2030, that amount is expected to drop to $60.68.

The IRS rules governing reserve funding for community associations only allow the placement of funds in a reserve account tax free, if they are supported by a licensed third party reserve study. Because no major capital improvements projects, aside from on-going dredging requirements, will remain after 2024, all debt financing could be retired by 2035.

RESERVE FUNDING PLAN KEY ELEMENTSContinued from page 5

they should be scheduled for replacement in 2007, which was 12 years ago. Each year, more hairline cracks develop, chunks of concrete separate from the drains and walls, and further bulging in the walls is detected. As was common at the time of construction, the pool’s circulation pipe was buried in the concrete deck. When shifts or heaving occurs in the winter, or during the spring thaw, leaks develop under the concrete, which requires removal and replacement of sections of decking.

The change house was also judged to be in poor condition during those inspections. Due to the age of the structure, its poor design, and ventilation issues, the walls, floors, and plumbing within the building are deteriorating. Neither the pool, nor the change house is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant.

In order to determine the wants and needs of property owners who use the facility, the Board appointed a committee of community volunteers to outline expectations, and make suggestions on what should be included in a new facility. The concept drawings of what a new facility might entail were the product of numerous meetings and revisions made by your fellow Oak Run stakeholders.

The reserve schedule above reflects an $800,000 down payment from current reserve savings to begin construction. The cost flow analysis estimates a 15-year note on the remaining $1,200,000 with principal and interest payments of $113,874 for the period of the loan. The estimated cost to each property owner equates to $34.50 a year for the use and enjoyment of modern pool and lounge facilities.

PARK ELEMENTS4.702 North Boat Launch Change House Replacement Year Scheduled - 2028Estimated Cost - $210,000The North Boat Launch restroom was constructed in 1975. The useful life expectancy

for park change house facilities is 25 to 30 years. At the time of replacement, it will be 22 years beyond its scheduled replacement date. Current construction costs for similar type facilities is $300 per sq. ft. Engineers believe that total replacement of the building is jus-tified given its age, the projected cost of total renovation, and in making the facility ADA compliant.

4.703 Windemere Change House Replacement Year Scheduled - 2025 Estimated Cost - $270,000The Windemere restroom/change house was constructed in 1976 and is 43 years old. It

was originally scheduled to be replaced in 2008. The estimated cost to replace the struc-ture is believed justified given its age, the projected cost of total renovation, and in mak-ing the facility ADA compliant.

7.020 to 7.140 Pavement Elements Year Scheduled - PhasedEstimated Total Cost of Pavement Elements - $725,703 over a 10 year periodThe normal useful life of asphalt paving is generally 15 to 25 years. Useful life is

dependent in part on how much maintenance is applied to the paving, the amount and concentration of auto solvents that penetrate the pavement, and the degree of exposure to sunlight and the detrimental effects of freezing and thawing during winter months. The schedule highlighted in the reserve plan is not set in stone. Ongoing maintenance prac-tices such as seal coating and crack repair, including on-site inspection and evaluation, will provide the ultimate determination of the exact timing that overlayment will occur. Key expenditures anticipated within the next 10 years are as follows: Windemere Park $80,231 (2020); Lakeview Upper Lot $29,249 (2021); Lakeview Lower Lot $143,896 (2023); North Boat launch $172,087 (2028).

LAKE ELEMENTS8.204 to 8.800 Lake ElementsYear Scheduled - PhasedEstimated Total Cost of Lake Elements - $1,561,621 over a 10 year periodReserve funded lake elements consist of dredging, dry dam construction and repair,

rental dock replacement and repair, erosion control, and silt pond land purchase. These items are essential to health, and enjoyment of the Association’s most important resource. Below are the main line items and the timing of projects that fall under this category:

8.204 Dam Spillway Repairs Year Schedule - Phased Estimated Cost - $69,038 over 10 yearsThe dam and spillway are inspected by engineers each year, as required by the IL

Department of Natural Resources. Ongoing repair and maintenance projects, as mandated in the yearly report, are funded out of this line item.

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Committee for the Oak Run Property Owners Association, 1470 Knox Rd. 1725N, Dahinda, IL 61428 as a service to members of the Oak Run Association. The Oak Run Communicator reserves the right to reject any advertising submitted and the appearance of advertising does not constitute an endorsement by the newspa-per. The Communicator also retains the right to reject any copy submitted because of space or content as well as edit for clarity or brevity.

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OAK RUN COMMITTEESArchitectural &Environmental Control ...................................Joe Kunzer ....................................... 309-879-2775Camper’s Village ............................................Jim Bill ............................................. 309-657-2575Community Relations & Publicity .................Debra Iaun ........................................ 309-879-2603First Responders.............................................Larry Wood ...................................... 309-712-6566Fish & Sports .................................................Ron Roling ....................................... 309-453-4097Safety .............................................................Lorie Ferguson ................................. 309-879-2340Spoon Lake Activity Team .............................Karen Frakes .................................... 309-337-8082

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Well, it’s finally gone; the long, frigid, icy winter of ‘18-’19 is now behind us. And soon, the road weight restrictions for construction equipment will be lifted, and your AEC Committee will be in full swing.

The bad weather kept us to only one meeting during the first two months of the year. If you could not make it over to the POA office for a permit application, you could have gotten one over the internet at www.oakrunpoa.com.

My gu t f ee l ing i s tha t everything seems to “average out” so we may be in store for one heck of a hot summer. But on a cool evening, if you do go for a walk, consider carrying a plastic bag to gather carelessly discarded debris on our roadways.

Last fall’s wet and cold weather kept many of us from burning leaves and summer’s landscape

waste. So, now that spring has arrived, we have not only that to burn, but also the newly fallen last year’s leaves that will be pushed off of the branches by new growth on some species of our Oak trees.

Personally, I love the smell of burning leaves, but I do not let my guard down. Oak Run’s sudden wind changes mean a shovel, rake, and water hose should be nearby.

As a reminder, present your project application to the POA office at least 48 hours prior to our first and third Wednesday meetings, so that we don’t have to hold you up. Our committee scrutinizes everything from setbacks, meander lines, roof and siding colors, and septic and propane locations, to footing depths and encroachments. This list goes on. Don’t make a small project turn into a big headache.

Lastly, if you are considering applying for a variance, think about appearing in person to discuss your reasoning. What you imagine as a great idea, may not be acceptable for our Oak Run community as a whole! But, we are here to listen to your appeal.

Auf Wiedersehen,Doc Joe

COMMUNICATORCONTACT INFO:

E-MAIL:communicator@oakrunpoa.com

ADVERTISINGVicky Conway(309) 772-2129

Fax (309) 772-3994Email:

info@themcdonoughdemocrat.com

2018-2019BOARD OF

DIRECTORSGOLF COURSE

Steve Foster, President

Mitchell Westbay, Vice President

Doug Frakes, Secretary

Ian Brown, Treasurer

Pam Wentworth,Assistant Treasurer

Judd Glow, Assistant Treasurer

Adam Shane

2018-2019BOARD OF

DIRECTORS - POASteve Foster, President 109 Oak Grove CircleDahinda, IL 61428Home: 309-879-2134

Mitchell Westbay,Vice President31 Locust Ct.Dahinda, IL 61428Cell: 309-368-9717

Doug Frakes, Secretary4105 Oak Run DriveDahinda, IL 61428Home: 309-879-2186

Ian Brown, Treasurer42 Arrowhead CourtDahinda, IL 61428Home: 309-879-2121

Pam Wentworth,Asst. Treasurer2035 E. Wise RoadMaroa, IL 61756Cell: 217-520-8300

Judd Glow, Asst. Treasurer158 Poplar CourtDahinda, IL 61428Home: 309-879-2476

Adam Shane318 Rustic OakDahinda, IL 61428Cell: 309-231-5883

OAK RUN POA OFFICEPh: 879-2603

FAX 879-2278

Architectural &EnvironmentalControlCommitteeby J.P. “Doc” Kunzer

Important Dates To Remember:

April 1: Maintenance Assessments Past Due 2019 Boat Stickers Due Camper’s Village Opens April 6: POA Office Begins Saturday Hours April 15: Boat Slips Open – Weather Permitting April 16: Spring Roadside Cleanup April 18 Board of Directors’ Mtg. @ 6:00 PM April 19: Good Friday ~ POA Office Closed April 20: Easter Egg Hunt POA Office Closed Spring Bass Tournament April 21: Easter Sunday April 25: Communicator Deadline April 27: Arbor Day Event Spring Style Show & Luncheon Blood Pressure Checks April 30: Assessments must be Paid or Postmarked by Today to Avoid Late Fee May 1 Maintenance Assessment Late Fee Added May 2: Last Day to be placed on the Yard Sale Map May 4: Garden Club Plant Sale Community Yard Sales May 11: Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat Inspections May 12: Mother’s Day May 16: Board of Directors’ Mtg. Referendum VOTE May 18-24 2019 National Safe Boating Week May 25: Pool, Beaches & Gas Marina Open Today Blood Pressure Checks May 27: Memorial Day Gas Marina Open June 6: Jr. Golf Camp Begins June 8: Kids’ Fishing Derby

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nance for Oak Run, and to offer our services toward maintaining the ordinance.

RULES FOR KAYAK AND PADDLE BOARD OPERATION - Approved the proposed kayak and paddle board rules as present-ed.

ASSESSMENT INCREASE - Directed Management to move forward with starting the pro-cess for the assessment increase, in keeping with the Long Range Planning Committee’s recommen-dations.

WINTER AERATOR AND BUBBLER USE - Approved the use of guidelines for aerators and bubblers on the lake, and directed Management to contact our attor-ney to draw up the correct word-ing and legal description of those guidelines.

S I G N A G E N E E D A N D FEASIBILITY OF PEDESTRIAN PATHS - moved to have Director Glow represent the Board of Directors, and to petition the townships to get 35 mph signage posted on County 15 within the Oak Run development.

POA BOARD ACTIONS1-28-19

ASSESSMENT REFEREN-DUM - Moved to hold a referen-dum on May 4, 2019 to increase property owner assessments by approximately $120.00 (base rate to $110.00).

R E I M B U R S E M E N T REQUEST - Denied a request for reimbursement for the alleged damage to personal property, due to the lack of evidence of dam-aged cameras, and the storing of material in violation of AEC rules.

POA BOARD ACTIONS2-29-19

ASSESSMENT REFEREN-DUM DATE - Moved to resched-ule the referendum meeting for May 16, 2019, in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Board meeting.

ADOPTING A REDCUED ASSESSMENT RATE FOR ADDITIONAL LOTS OWNED - Approved language for the ref-erendum question that would provide for a discount of 25% on the yearly assessment for all additional lots owned by the same Association member.

April-May 2019--OAK RUN COMMUNICATOR--PAGE 9

FROM 11/1/18 - 3/5/19

Brian & Robin LienNaperville 1-393

Andrew & Monica JohnsonKnoxville 1-049

Nicole DarmerKnoxville 6-015A

Matthew KaserKnoxville 6-015B

Dustin & Natalie IngleDahinda 5-221

Jayme & Robin RobertsDunlap 1-543

Susan JasinskiPeoria 1-562

Richard & Debra FrowMorton 6-093

Timothy MorlandDahinda 1-117

Lawrence & Linda Wood Dahinda 1-376

Jason & Tamara Ingle Dahinda 4-070

Kristopher & Rachel MillerDahinda 2-211

Kevin Brodt Dahinda 8-169A

James Stevens, Jr. Abingdon 8-169B

James & Jessica Brodt Galesburg 8-169C

Jeff & Carrie Armstrong Abingdon 8-169D

Ryan & Erin Dolan Davenport 7-112

Chuck & Colleen Hubert Peoria 1-090

Robert & Meta Jo Rask Dahinda 3-135

Robert & Meta Jo Rask Dahinda 3-136

Seth Woods Davenport 5-112A

Brad & Angie Nielsen Davenport 5-112B

Colette Chambers Davenport 5-112C

Blake Carr Galesburg 2-189A

Jacob Taylor Galesburg 2-189B

Brett & Geneva Aberle Dahinda 7-103

Michael & Laura Nylen Naperville 1-510

Gene & Linda HolmbergBettendorf 1-140

Mark & Michelle Rohman East Peoria 7-187

John Trapp Peoria 7-047B

Matthew & Amanda BreauxDahinda 1-065B

John & Julie Asplund Oneida 3-229C

Robert Pfeffer Dahinda 2-510A

Susan Pfeffer Dahinda 2-510B

Robert Pfeffer Dahinda 2-511A

Susan Pfeffer Dahinda 2-511B

Ronald & Joan Schild Aurora 1-342

James Bill, Sr. Bartonville 2-081B

Alan & Bobbi Jo SatunasDahinda 8-027

Austin & Kanako Woertz Altona 6-168A

Billy & Kim Ryan Galesburg 6-168B

Jillian Callear Peoria 7-002

James & Beth Foy Naperville 1-018

Danielle Hammond Elmwood 3-013A

Jacob Hammond Peoria 3-013B

Corey LaFollett Maquon 3-013C

Michael & Michelle ArendsPeoria 1-217A

Bertha Arends Peoria 1-217B

NewPropertyOwners

GOLF COURSEBOARD ACTIONS

10-18-18

2 0 1 9 G O L F C O U R S E BUDGET - Approved the 2019 Golf Course budget as presented, with one change.

2 0 1 9 R E S T A U R A N T BUDGET - Approved the 2019 Restaurant budget as presented, with one change.

POA BOARD ACTIONS10-18-18

AEC COMMITTEE BYLAWS - Approved the AEC Committee Bylaws, with one correction.

TOWING POLICY - Accepted the proposed towing policy word-ing revisions, and established a $30 fee for tows, no matter where the stranded watercraft is located on the lake.

2 0 1 9 P O A B U D G E T - Approved the 2019 POA budget as presented, with two changes.

GOLF COURSEBOARD ACTIONS

11-15-18

2019 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE - Moved to adopt the same Board meeting schedule as the POA Board passed at that meeting.

POA BOARD ACTIONS11-15-18

2 0 1 9 M A I N T E N A N C E ASSESSMENT - Set the 2019 Annual Maintenance Assessment at $375.00, in accordance with the Bylaws under Article VI, and pursuant to the Restrictive Covenants.

2 0 1 9 S T A N D I N G C O M M I T T E E M E M B E R APPOINTMENTS - Accepted the following members, as pro-posed, for the AEC Committee: Joe Kunzer, Dave Anderson, Larry Wood, Carl Clang, Terry Ferguson, Kent Wanninger, and Tim Threw.

2 0 1 9 C O M M I T T E E LIAISON APPOINTMENTS - Board President, Steve Foster, appointed the following commit-tee liaisons: AEC Committee - Pam Wentworth; Camper’s Village Committee - Ian Brown; Community Relations Committee - Adam Shane; Fish & Sports Committee - Mitchell Westbay; Safety Committee - Doug Frakes; Spoon Lake Activity Team (SLAT) - Judd Glow.

2019 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE - Approved the 2019 Board of Directors’ meet-ing schedule as presented, but to change the meeting time to 6:00 p.m., instead of 7:00 p.m., at Brentwood. The 2019 Board meeting schedule is as follows: March 21st; April 18th; May 16th; June 20th; July 18th; Aug. 15th; Sept. 19th; Oct. 17th; Nov. 21st.

TO W N S H I P P E T I T I O N REQUEST FOR GOLF CART AND UTV ORDINANCE - Moved to petition the townships to adopt a golf cart/UTV ordi-

Oak RunP.O.A.Board

Michael & Michelle Arends Peoria 1-218A

Bertha Arends Peoria 1-218B

Trey & Sarah Solorio Peoria 2-164

Damon & Carolyn TomeoDahinda 6-041

Andrew & Tracy Brashears Coal Valley 1-038

Chris & Christabel Fash Homer Glen 8-071

Eric & Stephanie Geerts Morton 7-328

Robert & Earlene Leas East Peoria 4-065

Bryan Davis Elmwood 7-241

Steven Martin Chillicothe 4-017C

AQUATIC WEED CONTROL POLICY

1. Association personnel will tour the lake once a week begin-ning when the water temperature reaches 60 degrees and spray selected areas as needed.

2, The Association will treat problem areas of the lake when the surface area of a selected body of water is 20% or more covered with aquatic vegetation

3. It is the responsibility of lakefront property owners to con-trol aquatic vegetation within 25 feet of the shoreline. If weed con-trol is necessary, property owners may only use manual techniques such as cutting, raking and hand pulling.

4. No person shall apply a pri-

Aquatic Weed Control Request Form

Name: Date: Mailing Address: Phone: Cell: Subdivision: Lot: Service Requested:

Fee: $100 for up to 100 feet of shoreline and$1.00 for each additional foot, up to $150.00.

I have read and agree to the terms of Oak Run's aquatic weed con-trol policy. I further understand that chemical treatment is in no way a guarantee the area treated will be free of all aquatic plant life or the re-growth thereof.Property Owner Signature:

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -OFFICE USEAssigned to: Date: Date and Time Completed: Comments: Treated shoreline distance: Fee to be charged:

mary pesticide to kill weeds in the lake without written permission from the Board of Directors.

5. If chemical treatment is requested of Association person-nel within 25 feet of the shoreline, a fee will be charged for the ser-vice. Requests should be made 10 days in advance of the treatment date. A form will be filled out, signed, and payment will be made within 30 days of said chemical treatment

6. The Association shall reserve the right to deny any request for weed spraying when it is believed that chemical treatment is not jus-tified.

A $100.00 fee will be charged for treating up to 100 feet of shoreline, and $1.00 for each additional foot, up to $150.00.

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Location is everything! This 4 BD, 4 BA home is perfect for full or part-time living in Oak Run. Bright & cheery, the home provides plenty of space to entertain family & friends.

Bonnet winner and one (1) Hat winner. There will be three people judging the contest. The winners will need to be present to win, and winners will be announced shortly after the event.

Once again, the Spoon Lake Activity Team (SLAT) invites you to come “Hoppin’ down the bunny trail” to Brentwood, in your “Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it!”

SLAT Easter Egg Hunt

On Saturday, April 20, 2019, Oak Run residents will welcome the Easter Bunny at Brentwood Clubhouse. We are looking forward to this event and have added a couple of new twists!

All children, from newborn through 10 years of age are invited to join SLAT’s Easter egg hunt. There will be eggs filled with candy, along with some prizes, scattered throughout the park grounds. The Oaks Community Church’s youth group will be helping SLAT again this year; lining up the children into the appropriate age groups, and leading them outside to the blocked off areas, according to age groups.

Just as a reminder, this event is held outside - Rain or Shine. The Egg Hunt was held in late March last year, which was very cold, rainy, and muddy. Mother Nature was not so kind to us. However, the kids were anxious to hunt eggs in the mud! Easter is later in April this year, and hopefully the weather will be warmer and kinder!

You may be asking yourself, “What are the new twists?” Our first new addition will be a decorated area inside the Brentwood Clubhouse , for parents, or anyone else, wanting to take their OWN pictures with the Easter Bunny. A SLAT photographer will also be on site to take additional pictures for the Communicator.

The other BIG twist: We will be having an Easter Bonnet Contest for the girls and a Easter Hat Contest for the boys. A money prize will be given to one (1)

BITS AND PIECES

William “Bill” Barnum,90, passed away onNovember 3, 2018.

The family of William and Sharon Barnum would like to express their gratitude for the many condolences, cards, and

memorial gifts received.Our parents loved the Oak Run community and had the best neighbors. They

made numerous long lasting friendships over the years, and enjoyed many social activities

at the lake.

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Kenneth GermanKenneth German enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961. He took his

basic training at Fort Carson, CO. He then completed his airborne training at Fort Benning, NC, making 35 air jumps. Ken had training as a Combat Pole Lineman and Switchboard Repairman at Fort Gordon, GA. He then trained and worked as a Military Police officer at Fort Benning, NC.

Interesting facts: The first 35 times Ken took off in a plane, he never landed in it!! He was dispatched to Cuba during the “Bay of Pigs” incident, but was cancelled by President Kennedy.

Household Garbage Policy

With the return of summer, a review of Oak Run’s residential waste policy seems appropriate.

The program is only available to part-time residents who sign up and pay the required user fee at the POA office.

A three month minimum sign up period is required.

The hours of operation are Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

T h e w a s t e p r o g r a m i s for household garbage only. Construction material, yard waste, household appliances, furniture, and toxic or flammable materials are strictly prohibited.

I t e m s w h i c h m e e t t h e aforementioned criteria must be taken to the Knox County Landfill for disposal. The landfill is located approximately 10 miles from Oak Run off of State Highway 167. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 to 11:30 a.m., and they may be contacted at 309-375-6045.

No household garbage can be disposed of in the dumpsters or receptacles located in the parks. A fine will be issued for illegal dumping.

If you are a full-time resident or part-time resident who is here throughout the summer, you need to sign up for curbside pick up. There are two companies that offer this service at Oak Run. Tom Rollins provides Tuesday pick up service and can be contacted at 309-879-2613. Waste Management provides Thursday pick up service and can be contacted at 1-800-607-5474.

Oak Run First Responders(Neighbors Helping Neighbors)By Larry Wood

Our MissionThe Oak Run First Responders Mission is: “The true meaning of community; neighbors helping neigh-

bors... trained volunteers protecting life and property.” First Responder CallsYour Oak Run First Responders had the following EMS calls: 5 in November, 10 in December,1 in

January, and 3 in February. Firefighters had 2 calls in November, 0 in December, 1 in January, and 0 in February. We provide firefighter rehab with our EMS personnel during all local area fire calls.

New Oak Run First Responders We are proud to announce the addition of two

Oak Run First Responders. Mike Martinie (left) is a Firefighter who moved from Lincoln, IL, to Oak Run in August 2018. Mike is retired from Ameren Company. Bob Schwartz (right) moved to Oak Run in May 2015, and is retired from the Galesburg Police Force. Welcome to our Team!

In Need of Oak Run First Responders (EMS & Firefighters)

There is a nation-wide shortage of volunteer first responders and Oak Run is no different. Presently, we have 13 volunteers who provide fire and medi-cal emergency response 24/7. You must be 18 years old. You do NOT have to be a FULL-TIME resident in Oak Run. If you are interested, please come to one of our station meetings held the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. or contact Bruce Bush (309-879-2572).

Monthly Team Meetings Our Monthly Team Meetings occur on the first

Thursday of each month, at the First Responder Building, starting at 7:00 p.m. You’re invited to attend our monthly meetings, or visit our website: www.oak-runfun.com/firstresponders.

Our Annual First Responder Christmas Party was held at the Watering Hole on December 4, for the sec-ond year, with a successful turnout and outstanding food and service provided by the Watering Hole staff.

All First Responders (EMS & Fire Fighters) have been issued new reflective vests that identify Oak Run and comply with the latest safety requirements.

We would like to recognize Judd Glow, who keeps in remarkable shape to be a First Responder (EMS & Firefighter), along with training all year to compete in

the Ironman Competition. He has competed in 6 Ironman Competitions in the last 7 years. Here he is shown running a half-marathon at Disney World in Orlando with 18,421 participants. Judd finished 46 of the 168 men in his age group (65-69) and in the top 30% of the 7,803 male par-ticipants.

Community Involvement We cleared the brush from a long driveway of a residence where we

frequently have EMS calls so that our truck and GHAS trucks can reach the house without damaging the trucks.

We offer monthly free blood pressure checks on the fourth Saturday of each month, from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at our station. This is also our Maintenance Day each month to check out the trucks and emergency equipment.

The slogan: “We can’t help you if we can’t find you!” has resulted in the addition of 364 (white on blue) reflective address signs for Oak Run homes and docks. We now have signs on 51% of the houses at Oak Run. Contact Tom Kordewick at 309-879-2082 for details. The price for the metal sign is $20 and an additional $10 if you need a stake to mount the sign. We thank Tom for continuing to produce these signs for Oak Run Homeowners.

Oak Run has two tornado sirens, one is located at Windemere Park and the other is at Brentwood Park. Oak Run First Responders test the sirens on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for three minutes, and we also set off the sirens as the weather dictates. If you hear the sirens at any other time, tune in to your local TV or Radio stations.

Training Training topics for this period included: November 8 - EMS Training of Medication Protocols at

Brentwoood. November 13 - EMS Training of new medications at Williamsfield Station. January 17 - Mandatory yearly EMS Training of Bloodborne Pathogens at Williamsfield Station. February 21 - Fire Training on Truck 12; Equipment familiarization at Oak Run Station. February 28 - Mandatory CPR Training for EMS (yearly) and Firefighters (bi-annual) at the Oak Run Station, which included training on the new Lucas Device, that provides automated CPR assistance.

House Burn TrainingOn Saturday, April 13, the Knoxville Fire Protection District will sponsor combined fire training with

fire and EMS personnel from the Appleton, Knoxville, and Gilson stations comprising the Knoxville FPD;, and Oak Run, Williamsfield, and Dahinda stations comprising the Williamsfield FPD; and Victoria, East Galesburg, and possibly others. The training exercises will include search and rescue, ventilation, and ther-mal image camera usage, along with other scenarios.

Then on Sunday, April 14, the house will be burned down. Instructors for this training will be from the Illinois Fire Service Institute. The house is owned by the POA, scheduled to be demolished, and is located at the north end of the lake.

Oak Run First Responder Station Expansion Approved In January of 2016, Oak Run First Responders discussed a need to expand our current building. Reasons

included a need to have a classroom/training area, room to store current fire apparatus, and convenient stor-age. In the winter months, the fire-rescue boat has to be stored at the Williamsfield Station.

With that goal in mind, our members worked on plans to design an expansion of the current building. In January of 2017, the Williamsfield Fire Trustees approved the initial concept, and later an architect was hired. On February 14, 2019, the Trustees, in a 3 to 1 vote, accepted a bid from Trotter Construction of Macomb, to build the first responder building expansion.

The total cost of the building is $415,000 and a 5% contingency was also approved. Construction is to begin in mid-April on the three-bay expansion. When completed, the current building will then be remod-eled into a classroom and storage area. To keep costs down, the labor for remodeling will be done by vol-unteers, and the materials purchased by the Trustees. If you are interested in volunteering for this project, we would greatly appreciate it!

Judd Glow

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Another idea I will be stealing. Last stop: The Watering Hole,

where Will and staff worked their magic with chicken and beef. My Daughter is a prime rib aficionado and declared it to be some of the best! I’m the chicken expert and could eat the lemon chicken every day.

A raffle was held and “awe-some” people from Naperville had great luck winning 3 of 5 raffles. I hope they went and bought lottery tickets. Throughout dinner there was laughter everywhere. Andrew and his wait staff were on the ball and made sure that no one had an empty glass.

Thanks to the Calderones, the Shanes, the Nichols’, and the Dahinda General Store for their hospitality! You made the evening a huge success. And, thanks to Michele and SLAT for their work in putting this together. We are already planning for next year!

guests at front door to the deco-rated trees outside, it truly was beautiful!

Third stop: the tastefully deco-rated Nichols residence. The huge log home felt very cozy and warm with people everywhere. The main attraction was the beauti-ful fireplace and the huge black bear looking down on everyone. Before we left, everyone was con-verging around the large island in the kitchen. Just the way it should be!

Fourth stop: the Shane home. From the hug at the front door by the hosts, to the unique cabi-net decoration, it was beautiful. A large tree decorated the landing heading upstairs, but my favorite were the grouping of alpine trees in the main living room. What a novel idea that I will be stealing for next year. On the deck was another tree with a wagon full of wrapped gifts underneath being pulled by a reindeer. So cute!

By Mary Canaday-GraySaturday, December 8, was

when the annual Christmas Home tour and dinner was hosted by the Spoon Lake Activity Team (SLAT). Three homes were fea-tured, as well as the Dahinda General Store.

First stop: the Dahinda General Store. It was my first time there, and it won’t be my last. From the beautiful wreaths to the scrump-tious goodies set out for guests, it was divine! I actually got some Christmas shopping done! I highly recommend the Red Sweet Pepper Relish. Good with chips and I used it on chicken. Yummy!!

Second stop: the Calderone home. What a beautiful home and setting. I can’t imagine the work that Pete and Margie put into it!! Every single room was decorated. EVERY ONE!! Food and drinks were abundant, as was the laugh-ter with Pete holding court to his guests. From Chloe greeting

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In Need Of Oak Run First Responders:

Emergency Medical Services & Fire Fighters

You can become an Oak Run First Responder: Emergency Medical Service and/or Fire Fighter! All adult Oak Run residents, wanting to be of service to Oak Run are welcome to join us. Come to our meeting at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, at our First Responder Garage, which is located near the 4-way stop at Lake View Road South and Oak Run Drive. For more information, please call Larry Wood at 309-712-6566.

reasons of safety, Association personnel may tow the watercraft to the neares t Associat ion owned dock. A time will be set when conditions are suitable to continue the tow to the nearest boat launch or owner’s dock. Convenience tows will be made available at the discretion of Lake Patrol, and shall only take place on non-holiday weekdays, and on weekends before 10:00 a.m.

6. A reasonable fee shall be charged for all tows.

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SVLSD Reportby Jim Carter

Hopefully winter has finally finished and we are getting some warm weather to get excited about the arrival of spring and summer. I have not experienced a real winter like this for a long time and truly prefer the milder versions. All in all, the sanitary district came through the winter with no major problems, so I have much to be thankful for.

If the weather has broken by now, the force main project will be in its last throes. The force main has been running since December 14th and has done so with no problems. The pumps are performing well and the electric-ity bills are not as bad as expect-ed, even with a wet winter. The construction crew should be back and finishing the last touches on the project, mostly grading, clean-ing and landscaping. Some fenc-ing needs to be done as well as some work in the pump well. If the weather broke in early March, the work should be almost done. If the weather did not warm up then, hopefully it has by now and the project should be finished in a couple weeks. If anyone had their yard torn up for the project and you are not satisfied with the repair, call me and we will take care of it.

Last fall, the sewer mains in Forest Ridge were cleaned and televised. This procedure should be done every five to ten years to check on the condition of the mains and to see how they com-pare to the last time they were inspected. For the most part, the mains show little to no wear. A few problems exist but nothing major. Fortunately, one of the worst places is on Briarwood right along the road, an easy place to access for repair. The main will be lined with a soft, flexible poly liner which is cut to length, blown into place like a shirtsleeve that sticks to your hand when taking it off and pressure treated with steam to cure it to the walls of the original main. The liner turns into a 3/8” thick hard pipe attached to the wall of the original main cov-ering holes and cracks and adding strength to the original main. The main becomes like new with just about a half inch less diameter. Other mains being considered for lining are ones that run under the lake even though those are some of the mains in excellent condi-tion. We should receive a report in April or May from our engineer-ing firm what they feel is the best plan for us after they are done reviewing all of the video.

Our mains are made with truss pipe. Truss pipe is one thin walled pvc pipe inside another thin walled pvc pipe centered by thin walled pvc trusses, much like corrugated cardboard rolled into a tube. A cementitious fiber mate-rial is poured in the air gaps of the trusses to give the pipe more structure. If installed properly with a virgin dirt base and back-filled with a good settling mate-rial like pea gravel at that base to keep it from shifting while the dirt on top settles, the truss pipe like other pipe should experience no problems till other construction is done near it. Since the sewer mains were laid before any homes were built means that digging to the mains was done a little over 275 times just to hook houses to the sewer, not to mention land-scaping and out buildings that were put near the mains. One line runs under a sea wall that some-how did not get damaged when the sea wall was pounded into place.

Addendum to the Oak Run Rules and RegulationsAdopted by the Board of Directors

on 11/15/2018

RESOLUTIONAt a duly convened meeting of

the Board of Directors of the Oak Run property Owners Association held on the 15th of November, 2018, with a quorum present, it was resolved as follows:

RECITALSWHEREAS, the Association

has determined that kayak and paddle board operation in waked areas of Spoon Lake can be haz-ardous to the users and other boat-ers if not done safely.

WHEREAS, the Board has resolved that reasonable rules and regulations are necessary in order to protect the Association’s best interests.

ACCORDINGLY, IT IS RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

Paddle Board Use1. Paddle board operation is

restricted to within 50 feet of the shoreline in waked areas.

2. A child 12 years of age or younger must wear a USCG approved lifejacket at all times when using a paddle board.

3. A paddler, 13 years of age or older must wear a USCG approved lifejacket, or use a tether during operation

Kayak Use1. Kayak operation is restricted

to within 50 feet of the shoreline in waked areas of Spoon Lake during high traffic periods, and during low visibility periods in the mornings or evenings.

2. During low traffic periods, a kayak may proceed beyond the 50 foot restriction as long as an orange flag is clearly displayed, that is visible to other watercraft.

3. All kayaks operated dur-ing low visibility periods must be equipped with a flashlight or lan-tern to signal other boaters.

4. Each Kayak user 13 years of age or older must have a USCG approved lifejacket or floatation device onboard the vessel.

5. A child 12 years of age or younger must wear a USCG approved lifejacket at all times when operating or riding in a kayak.

The sea wall instance is an example of why J.U.L.I.E. should be called anytime you are digging or working under the surface of the ground. Utilities can be any-where and calling J.U.L.I.E. two days before you start your project can save you from a huge liability. If you do work and hit a utility, you are liable for the repair of the utility if you did not call. If you call and utilities are marked and you hit a utility, as long as you do not hit the utility in the marked area, you are not liable for the repair. This is true in your own yard. To request a locate is free and it is easy. You can call 811 or go online and file a request at Illinois1call.com. At illinois1call.com, from the menu pick hom-eowner, then pick request from the drop down menu. Follow the instructions. Be sure to make the request 48 hours before you start the project, not counting week-ends or holidays. The request will let you know what day and time you can start. Remember, in Forest Ridge, a lot of sewer lines follow the lake. Not all sewer lines are straight out here like they are supposed to be. 5% bend with the contour of the lake, the contour of the land or the curves in the roads. Calling J.U.L.I.E. is worth the time to get away from the liability of hitting one of the mains.

Thank you and have a great lake season.

2018 Mitten Tree Donations

Ruth Love and Doreen Frey delivered all of these items to the Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center in Galesburg, IL.

2018 Mitten Tree Donations

“Thank you!” to all of the Oak Run residents who donated to the Mitten Tree that was located at the POA office from November 13th through December 7th. The Williamsfield Public Library also accepted donations for our committee again this year. A heartfelt “Thanks!” to Tamara Smith for taking care of those items for us!

This year, the Oak Run Garden Club made a large donation of items for the Mitten Tree. Toiletries, hats, gloves, socks, slippers, and small toys filled three boxes that were placed by the tree, as well as several of the hats, gloves, scarves, and socks that adorned the tree. Many thanks to the members of the Oak Run Garden Club for their generosity!

Your contributions were delivered to Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center in Galesburg on Monday, December 10th, by Community Relations Committee members, Doreen Frey and Ruth Love. We were all in agreement that this year’s donations were over the top! This has definitely been the best year for donations that we have seen in a long time!

The Mitten Tree is an annual Community Relations Committee sponsored event. Please plan to donate again next year during the months of November and December. Thanks again for your participation and support! Your kindness allowed many families to have a wonderful Christmas this year!

Towing PolicyAdopted by the Board of Directors

on 10/18/2018

RECITALSWHEREAS, the Association

has determined that disabled watercraft in waked areas of Spoon Lake represent a hazard to other boaters.

WHEREAS, Assoc ia t ion personnel are required to tow disabled watercraft out of harm’s way.

WHEREAS, Assoc ia t ion personnel are from time to time requested to tow watercraft from privately owned docks to the boat launches for repair.

W H E R E A S , t o w i n g o f disabled watercraft represents a cost to the Association in lost time, fuel usage, risk of liability and wear and tear on Association owned watercraft.

WHEREAS, the Board has resolved that reasonable policies and procedures are necessary in order to protect the Association’s interests.

ACCORDINGLY, IT IS RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

1. An operator of a disabled watercraf t may not refuse assistance in a waked area of the Lake.

2. When Association personnel a r e s u m m o n e d t o r e n d e r assistance to a disabled watercraft, the watercraft will be towed to the nearest boat launch or the owner’s private dock, whichever is c1osest.

3. If Association personnel offer to render assistance to a disabled watercraft in an area where there is no immediate safety concern to the disabled watercraft, other boaters, or structures, the operator of the disabled watercraft may refuse assistance.

4 . By accept ing towing assistance from Association personnel the operator hereby agrees to waive any liability for damage to the disabled watercraft resulting from towing.

5. If deemed appropriate for

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Looking Upby Bob Pauer

In January, there was a lot talk about supermoons, blood moons, wolf moons, and other descriptions to hype a very normal astronomical event. Add a total eclipse to the mix and people came out in droves, in freezing weather, to witness the event. So what really happened?

Let’s start with the naming of the full moons. Ancient cultures used the full moon as a way to divide the year into measurable time periods. In Native American cultures, these names reflected their natural envi-ronment and seasonal changes. The wolf moon was derived from the natural behavior of wolves to howl at the full moon, and those sounds carried furthest in the dead of winter. The association with werewolves was a modern Hollywood embellishment.

Other months reflect our European ancestry. The association of pink with cherry and apple blossoms, and “April showers bring May flowers,” are two examples. Here is a list of traditional full moon

names: Spring - March: Worm Moon; April: Pink Moon; May: Flower Moon. Summer - June: Strawberry Moon; July: Buck Moon; August: Sturgeon Moon. Fall - September: Corn Moon; October: Hunter Moon; November: Beaver Moon. Winter - December: Cold Moon; January: Wolf Moon; February: Snow Moon.

Hey, what about the Blue Moon? Our modern calendar has 30 or 31 days in a month, and a lunar month is only 29.5 days measured from full moon to full moon. As a result, the date of a full moon varies each month, and about every 2-1/2 years there will be four full moons instead of three in the same season; spring, summer, fall or winter. But, why is the extra moon called a blue moon? One explanation was that folklore gave names to the 12 seasonal full moons according to its time of year. The occasional 13th full moon that came too early for its season was called a belewe (Old English for betrayer) or blue moon, so the rest of the moons that year retained their customary seasonal names. A maga-zine article erroneously identified the second full moon in any month as

the blue moon. The next blue moon cycle will occur on Dec. 2nd and Dec. 31st of this year. Now, how super is a supermoon and why is it super? A supermoon is

a full moon when it is closest to the earth. This can occur 3 or 4 times a year. The moon’s orbit is oval and not circular. At its nearest point, it is 226,000 miles from earth, and at its farthest point it is 252,000 miles from earth. Thus, a supermoon appears about 13% larger and 30% brighter than when it is furthest from the earth. But, the moon is also moving away from earth at a rate of 1-1/2 inches a year. Since the age of the dinosaurs (85,000,000 yrs.), the moon has moved about 2000 miles further from earth. So from our point of view, the moon is shrink-ing, but at less than 1% over the past 85 million years.

So, what causes a blood moon? No real magic here. It is the same effect that causes the sun to appear to turn red during a sunset over the ocean. Light rays from the sun are bent as they pass through the earth’s atmosphere, and only the red rays are bent enough to illuminate the

moon. But why blood red? If you were to ask unbiased observers to identify this color they might say it was deep orange, a rust color, or maybe brick red. The notion of blood red is a relatively new description dat-ing back to around 1985. The Blood Moon Prophecies are a series of prophecies in the Bible, preached by Christian preachers, John Hagee and Mark Blitz, who used the biblical verse Joel 3:21: “The sun will turn into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes,” for the book “Four Blood Moons” The media popularized the phrase to describe the lunar eclipse in January.

Due to the laws of physics, solar and lunar eclipses will continue to occur into the future, and man will continue to make their doom and gloom predictions.

SWIM LESSONS - 2019Second Session

Oak Run Property Owners Assoc.The SECOND SESSION is from JULY 8 to JULY 24 and the

lessons are held MONDAY and WEDNESDAY of the week at the allotted time.

GUPPY - Introduction to water. Good for a first swim lesson. (Red Cross Levels 1 & 2)

MINNOW - Intermediate level of swimming lessons. Work mostly on front crawl. Introduction to strokes. (Red Cross Levels 3 & 4)

FISH - Advanced level of swimming. They need to be strong swim-mers. These lessons concentrate on strokes. (Red Cross Levels 5 & 6)

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD - It is a Red Cross affiliated program for children ages 11-14 and is designed to prepare participants for the lifeguard certification test. All participants must pass a swimming fitness test in order to enroll. This class is free with a paid FISH class (see above).

The Swim Lessons are in conjunction with the Red Cross Program and Red Cross Certificates will be issued upon completion.

Parent’s Name: Address: Phone Number: Name of participant(s) Age of participant(s) Have the participants ever had swim lessons before?

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Monday & Wednesday

Guppy - 9:00-9:30 a.m. Fish - 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Minnow - 9:30-10:00 a.m. Jr. Lifeguard - 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Payment amount enclosed: Cost is $25.00 a session per participant for property owners. Cost is $30.00 a session per participant for guests of property owners. For questions or more information, call 309-879-2603.

Mail or bring payment and form to:Oak Run POA, Inc., 1470 Knox Road 1725 N, Dahinda, IL 61428.

SWIM LESSONS - 2019First Session

Oak Run Property Owners Assoc.The FIRST SESSION is from JUNE 10 to JUNE 26 and the

lessons are held MONDAY and WEDNESDAY of the week at the allotted time.

GUPPY - Introduction to water. Good for a first swim lesson. (Red Cross Levels 1 & 2)

MINNOW - Intermediate level of swimming lessons. Work mostly on front crawl. Introduction to strokes. (Red Cross Levels 3 & 4)

FISH - Advanced level of swimming. They need to be strong swim-mers. These lessons concentrate on strokes. (Red Cross Levels 5 & 6)

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD - It is a Red Cross affiliated program for children ages 11-14 and is designed to prepare participants for the lifeguard certification test. All participants must pass a swimming fitness test in order to enroll. This class is free with a paid FISH class (see above).

The Swim Lessons are in conjunction with the Red Cross Program and Red Cross Certificates will be issued upon completion.

Parent’s Name: Address: Phone Number: Name of participant(s) Age of participant(s) Have the participants ever had swim lessons before?

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Monday & Wednesday

Guppy - 9:00-9:30 a.m. Fish - 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Minnow - 9:30-10:00 a.m. Jr. Lifeguard - 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Payment amount enclosed: Cost is $25.00 a session per participant for property owners. Cost is $30.00 a session per participant for guests of property owners. For questions or more information, call 309-879-2603.

Mail or bring payment and form to:Oak Run POA, Inc., 1470 Knox Road 1725 N, Dahinda, IL 61428.

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IMPORTANT NOTICES AND POLICIES

2019 USER FEES FOR POAAPPROVED BY BOD ON 08/16/18

ACTIVITY 2019

WATERCRAFT REGISTRATION: 1) NON-MOTORIZED $25.00 2) 1-25 HORSEPOWER $50.00 3) OVER 25 HORSEPOWER $175.00 4) TEMPORARY TAG $5.00/HR 5) SWIM FLATFORM/FLOATING DEVICE $25.00

POOL: 1) PROPERTY OWNERS FREE 2) ACCOMPANIED GUEST DAILY PASS $2.00

CAMPER’S VILLAGE: 1) PERMANENT SITE $760.00 2) SEMI-PERMANENT SITE $650.00 3) DAILY, PO $15.00 4) DAILY, GUEST $20.00 5) STORAGE $30.00 A MONTH OR $1.00/Day 6) WINTER SEASONAL STORAGE $140.00

MISCELLANEOUS: BOAT SLIP RENTAL $480.00 NON-RESIDENT GARBAGE *Month/$22.00 *Three month minimum to start

BRENTWOOD LOUNGE:PRICE IS FOR SIX HOURS - EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR IS $25.00

50 OR LESS - $125.00 & SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $75.00 = $200.0051 OR MORE - $200.00 & SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $75.00 = $275.00

ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FEES, APPROVED BY THE BOARD ONF 08/16/18: HOUSE - $500.00 PLUS A DEPOSIT FEE OF $500.00 GARAGE/ROOM ADDITION - $250.00 PLUS A DEPOSIT FEE OF $250.00 DEMOLITION/MOVING - $250.00 PLUS A DEPOSIT FEE OF $1,000.00 DOCK - $150.00 DECK - $100.00 SHED - $250.00 ROOFING/SIDING/LANDSCAPING - $25.00 MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION - $25.00 TREE REMOVAL - NO CHARGE SHOREONE IMPROVEMENTS - NO CHARGE

New Board Meeting Time for 2019: The Board of Directors’ meetings will now be held at 6:00 PM instead of 7:00 PM at Brentwood, on the third Thursday of the months of March through November. Approved by the Board of Directors on 11/15/18

2019 APPLICATION FOR BOAT REGISTRATION, 26 HP OR MORE & JET SKIS Office Use Only: NO. Amount Date: CC CA CK MAP COP FEE: $175.00 PER WATERCRAFT Boat stickers are valid through March 31, 2020PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

NAME: SUBDIVISION & LOT NO.

MAILING ADDRESS: Street Address City State Zip

PHONE: LOT CO-OWNERS’ NAME(S): (If this is a multi-owner lot, please list the other owners)

MAKE & TYPE (Pontoon, Ski Boat, Jet Ski, etc.) STATE REGISTRATION # LENGTH H.P.

CRAFT 1

CRAFT 2For this application to be processed, the following requirements must be met: 1. All maintenance assessments must be paid by all owners of the lot. 2. Minimum watercraft liability insurance requirements as described below must be met. 3. A copy of the current State Watercraft Registration Card of each watercraft to be registered must be enclosed. 4. Oak Run boat registration procedures and guidelines must be read and understood. 5. A stamped, self-addressed envelope must be enclosed, if stickers are to be mailed to property owner. 6. Mail your application and check to: Oak Run POA, Inc., 1470 Knox Road 1725 North, Dahinda, IL 61428 7. No refunds will be issued. No stickers will be issued without signature on application.

Covenant for Watercraft Registration and Indemnification Agreement: As a condition of registering the above identified watercraft(s) at Oak Run, each undersigned hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. Each signer is an owner of the foregoing watercraft, with legal authority to sign this document. 2. At all times, each signer will maintain insurance coverage on each motorized watercraft registered at Oak Run, with minimum personal liability limits of $300,000 and minimum property damage liability limits of $50,000. 3. If any signer or permissive user of any watercraft identified above fails to comply with this covenant, and for any reason the Association incurs any loss as a result, either directly or indirectly, including attorney's fees and costs, or damage of any kind or nature whatsoever, each signer agrees to indemnify and hold the Association harmless for any loss incurred as a result of the breach.- 4. This covenant does not limit or restrict any other legal remedies the Association might have arising from the operation of any of the above watercraft.

Signature of Property Owner(s) Date Signed

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2019 APPLICATION FOR BOAT REGISTRATION, NON-MOTORIZED BOATS Office Use Only: NO. Amount Date: CC CA CK MAP COP

FEE: $25.00 PER WATERCRAFT Boat stickers are valid through March 31, 2020PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

NAME: SUBDIVISION & LOT NO.

MAILING ADDRESS: Street Address City State Zip

PHONE: LOT CO-OWNERS’ NAME(S): (If this is a multi-owner lot, please list other owners)

MAKE & TYPE (Canoe, Kayak, Paddle Boat, etc.) COLOR LENGTH

CRAFT 1

CRAFT 2

CRAFT 3

CRAFT 4

For this application to be processed, the following requirements must be met: 1. All maintenance assessments must be paid by all owners of the lot. 2. Insurance coverage is not required for non-motorized watercraft. 3. A stamped, self-addressed envelope must be enclosed, if stickers are to be mailed to property owner. 4. Mail your application and check to: Oak Run POA, Inc., 1470 Knox Road 1725 North, Dahinda, IL 61428 5. No refunds will be issued. No stickers will be issued without signature on application.

I (We) the undersigned have read and understand the boat registration procedures and guidelines attached to this document.

Signature of Property Owner(s) Date Signed

2019 Oak RunGolf Course Fee ScheduleAPPROVED BY THE BOARD ON 8/16/2018

DAILY GREEN FEES WITH CART - 18 HOLES 2019Before 3:00 p.m. $32.00After 3:00 p.m. $25.00

WALKING 18 HOLES ANY TIME OF DAY Seven Days a Week, Anytime $20.00

9 HOLE RATES Greens Fee and Cart $20.00Greens Fee $15.00

10 ROUND PUNCH CARD RATES Greens Fee and Cart $275.009 Hole with Cart, or 18 Holes Walking $175.00

SEASON MEMBERSHIPSSingle $450Couple $660 Additional Qualified Family Member (Per Person) $240 Junior Membership $130 (Senior in High School or Younger)

SEASON CART RENTAL — 3/15/18 - 11/15/18Single $475Additional Family Member $200

PROPERTY OWNER PRIVATE CART TRAIL FEE - 50 maximum:Single Cart $375Couple Cart $525Cart Storge Fee (Shed) $160

Electric surcharge = $70.00 per cart.Single - One person, married or unmarriedAdditional Family Member - Any dependent child, who is a fulltime stu-dent; up to and including the age of 23.

Property Owners, we need your feedback!! Yes or No?

Do you want Non Ethanol gas to be sold at the North Boat Launch Marina?

Please email your opinion to: poaoffice@oakrunpoa.com

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IMPORTANT NOTICES AND POLICIES2019 APPLICATION FOR BOAT REGISTRATION, MOTORIZED: 1-25 HP

Office Use Only: NO. Amount Date: CC CA CK MAP COP FEE: $50.00 PER WATERCRAFT Boat stickers are valid through March 31, 2020PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

NAME: SUBDIVISION & LOT NO.

MAILING ADDRESS: Street Address City State Zip

PHONE: LOT CO-OWNERS’ NAME(S): (If this is a multi-owner lot, please list the other owners)

MAKE & TYPE (Pontoon, Jon Boat, etc.) STATE REGISTRATION # LENGTH H.P.

CRAFT 1

CRAFT 2For this application to be processed, the following requirements must be met: 1. All maintenance assessments must be paid by all owners of the lot. 2. Minimum watercraft liability insurance requirements as described below must be met. 3. A copy of the current State Watercraft Registration Card of each watercraft to be registered must be enclosed. 4. Oak Run boat registration procedures and guidelines must be read and understood. 5. A stamped, self-addressed envelope must be enclosed, if stickers are to be mailed to property owner. 6. Mail your application and check to: Oak Run POA, Inc., 1470 Knox Road 1725 North, Dahinda, IL 61428 7. No refunds will be issued. No stickers will be issued without signature on application.

Covenant for Watercraft Registration and Indemnification Agreement: As a condition of registering the above identified watercraft(s) at Oak Run, each undersigned hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. Each signer is an owner of the foregoing watercraft, with legal authority to sign this document. 2. At all times, each signer will maintain insurance coverage on each motorized watercraft registered at Oak Run, with minimum personal liability limits of $300,000 and minimum property damage liability limits of $50,000. 3. If any signer or permissive user of any watercraft identified above fails to comply with this covenant, and for any reason the Association incurs any loss as a result, either directly or indirectly, including attorney's fees and costs, or damage of any kind or nature whatsoever, each signer agrees to indemnify and hold the Association harmless for any loss incurred as a result of the breach. 4. This covenant does not limit or restrict any other legal remedies the Association might have arising from the operation of any of the above watercraft.

Signature of Property Owner(s) Date Signed

2019 OAK RUN BOAT REGISTRATION

PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

1. Registration of four (4) motorized watercraft will be allowed per lot:

• Limit of two (2) watercraft in the 26 horsepower or more (& jet skis) category

• Limit of two (2) watercraft in the 1-25 horsepower category

There is no limit on non-motorized watercraft registration.

2. Minimum watercraft per-sonal liability insurance in the amount of $300,000 and mini-mum watercraft property damage liability insurance in the amount of $50,000 must be in force for the entire duration that all regis-tered motorized watercraft(s) will be used on the lake at Oak Run.

3. The registration applica-tion with the Insurance Covenant for Watercraft Registration and Indemnification Agreement must be signed by the property owner before boat stickers will be issued. (Copy of insurance certificate is not required.)

4. A copy of the current State Watercraft Registration Card for each watercraft to be regis-tered is required. All watercraft on Spoon Lake must have current registrations, in accordance with state laws.

5. All watercraft to be regis-tered at Oak Run must be titled and insured in the property own-ers’ name.

6. No guest boats are allowed at Oak Run ANY TIME.

7. 2019 boat stickers must be displayed by April 1st, 2019, and are valid through March 31, 2020.

8. Please remove all expired Oak Run boat stickers. Altered stickers will not be permitted.

9. No watercraft will be regis-tered that contains a head facility or porta-potty.

10. The maximum allowed length of watercraft on Spoon Lake is 25 feet, except pontoons, which are 28 feet.

11. There is a $10.00 charge for replacement boat stickers. If a new boat is purchased during the year and you want to transfer your stickers; return the original boat stickers, and there will be a $10.00 fee (plus class difference if there is an increase) for the new stickers. If the original stickers are not returned, the regular regis-tration fee will be charged for new stickers.

12. All watercraft must be equipped with an underwater exhaust system and operated in the underwater mode at all times.

13. All persons born after January 1 , 1998 , MUST take and pass a boating safe-ty course validated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and hold a valid boating safety certificate before they can operate a motorboat or PWC (personal watercraft) with an engine over 10 hp. Anyone between the ages of 10-12 must be supervised by an adult who has a certificate, and those between ages 12 and 18 must have a cer-tificate or have supervision of a certified adult.

14. If you are towing a skier or tuber, you MUST display a bright orange flag (min 12” per side). The flag must be placed at the highest point of the boat that is towing, so it can be seen from all directions. The flag must be displayed continuously until the activity has ceased and the skier or tuber has re-entered the boat.

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equipment and requirements, navigation, motorboat, registration and titling, emergency measures and the Illinois boating laws.

The program is primarily designed to train young people over the age of 12 years old. The educational material is based on a sixth-grade reading level. Students under the age of 11 may not participate in the exam to receive certification...Persons 12 and over completing the minimum eight hours of instruction and successfully completing the final examination will receive a State of Illinois Certificate of Competency.”

Please consider having your family members take the online boater’s safety class and help keep Oak Run a safe place to boat!

April is National Safe Digging Month

National Safe Digging Month serves as a reminder to all people who excavate or dig to call 811, at least 72 hours before digging, to have the approximate location of their utility lines marked. This process helps prevent injuries, property damage, and inconvenient utility outages.

The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is a member-driven association with approximately 1,400 members represent ing ut i l i ty and energy companies, professional excavators, emergency-response agencies, and railroads. The CGA is committed to raising the public’s awareness of underground safety.

Through various programs, such as National Safe Digging Month, the CGA’s primary goal is to reduce damages and near misses to the underground infrastructure of pipelines, conduits, wires, and cables. Designating April as National Safe Digging Month

Good bye winter blues. Hello spring and summer fun! Now is a great time to start planning for the months ahead. Use your property, enjoy the amenities, and commit your time to make those good memories.

Please review the state and Oak Run boating regulations. Laws do change and all boat owners must be aware of current laws. “I didn’t know,” is no excuse. Do you drive a car without knowing the rules of the road? Do you really know the rules for operating watercraft on our lake?

The following topics are safety related and presented to refresh your memory.

SEVERE WEATHER1. Be aware of changing weather

patterns.2 . Check your weather app.

Lightning strikes do show up. Spring and summer storms pop up quickly. Be safe and wait them out.

3. Heed sirens and leave the lake or golf course. Seek shelter immediately.

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY 1. Walk facing on-coming traffic.

You want to see what is coming!2. Wear bright colored clothing or

even reflective vests.3. Be aware that walkers could be

distracted by the sun, phones, etc.4. Dogs should always be walked on

a leash. This is an Oak Run and Knox County rule. The dog should walk on the shoulder/ditch side, not out on the roadway.

BIKE RIDING1. Ride with the traffic. You ride as

if you are driving a car.2 . Wear bright c lo th ing or

even reflective vests. Helmets are recommended.

3. Be visible. Use flashing lights and reflectors.

4. Be aware of loose gravel and potholes.

BOAT SAFETY1. Do you know your boat’s

occupancy capacity? Even pontoon boats have a limit.

2. Life jackets: You are required by state law to have one for each passenger on board. Do they all fit?

During the winter months, mice find homes in boats and can damage the life jackets. Check for holes, frayed fabric, and straps. Do the clasps actually work?

3. Children 13 and younger must wear life jackets when the boat is in motion.

4. Does your boat meet all the state safety equipment requirements? It is better for you to find out rather than the IDNR!

5. “No wake” means to travel at idle speed, not to exceed 5 miles per hour.

6. No towing allowed in a “no wake” area. This includes towing at the North Boat Launch and gas pump area. In no wake bays, you cannot tow from your dock. (article 4; section 4.3)

7. Are you a distracted driver? Yes, even boaters tend to be distracted. Are you watching the tubers or skiers, turning around and talking with your passengers, eating, playing loud music, ignoring the “no wake” areas, or keeping a safe distance from fellow boaters?

Are you closer to the shoreline than our 50 feet rule? How far are you away from others towing? Could you safely avoid a nearby skier or tuber if they go down?

8. Finally, state law and Oak Run rules require vessels towing skiers or other devices must display a BRIGHT ORANGE FLAG from the highest point aboard the vessel. It’s to be

displayed at all times; when the person is in the water preparing, while the person is being towed, and until the person has re-entered the boat. Again, the flag shall be displayed at the highest point and measure 12 inches by 12 inches. Flags can be permanently mounted, if covered when not towing. They cannot be displayed for any other purpose other than for towing skiers or other devices. Flags do fade over the summer. Is yours still BRIGHT ORANGE? Only bright orange flags mounted at the highest point are visible from all directions.

Good safety habits will help make those great memories that we all desire. Don’t let safety be one of those things that you wish you would have taken the time for, but didn’t. Be safe out there!

The Safety Committee meets on the second Saturday of the month of April through September, at 9:00 a.m. at Brentwood. The first meeting of 2019 will be held on April 13th. Please plan to attend!

U.S. Coast Guard Introduces New Mobile App

As the nation’s recreational boat-ing safety coordinator, the Coast Guard works to minimize loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and environ-mental harm. Our boating safety pro-gram involves public education pro-grams, regulation of boat design and construction, approval of boating safety equipment, and vessel safety checks for compliance with federal and state safety requirements. The Coast Guard Mobile App supports these missions by providing the essential services and information most commonly requested by boaters.

Features of the app include: state boating information; a safety equipment checklist; free boating safety check requests; navigation rules; float plans; and calling features to report pollution or suspicious activity. When location services are enabled, users can receive the latest weather reports from the closest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather buoys as well as report the location of a hazard on the water.

The app also features an Emergency Assistance button which, with locations services enabled, will call the closest Coast Guard command center.

The Boating Safety Mobile app was not designed to replace a boater’s marine VHF radio, which the Coast Guard strongly recommends all boaters have aboard their vessels. The app was mainly designed to provide additional boating safety resources for mobile device users.

The app is self-contained, so personal information is stored on the phone and is not sent to the Coast Guard unless the user chooses to send it. The Coast Guard does not track a user’s location, and the app does not track a user’s location unless the app is being used.

Source: uscgboating.org - U.S. Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Division

Safe Boating!The U.S. Coast

Guard boat safety checks will be performed on the second Saturday in May, which is May 11th. Coast Guard members will be located at the Lakeview parking lot from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to check boats for anyone interested in knowing what may need to be done to make your boat safer for the water! Please mark your calendars and plan to have your boat checked!

There will not be an on-site Boater’s Safety class held this year as many people are taking the class online well before the boating season. Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recommended sites to take the online class are: www.Boat-Ed.com and www.BoaterExam.com

The IDNR webs i t e r epor t s : “Throughout the year, many people operate motor-driven watercraft on the Illinois waters and many operate for the first time. So, we encourage individuals - both novice and experienced - to take the course. Each of us has the responsibility to keep this lifetime leisure activity free from tragedy and personal loss to ourselves and our fellow boaters. The Illinois Boating Education Course is offered with these objectives in mind.

The Illinois Boating Education Course consists of a minimum eight hours of instruction. These courses cover the basics of boating safety,

is just one way to raise awareness. The 811 public awareness campaign was launched on May 1, 2007, by the CGA to the nation.

Every six minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first calling 811. The risk of injury or even death is serious. Beyond the devastating risks of death or injury, consider the costs of repair, fines and even inconvenience. From putting in a fence, planting a tree or building a deck, knowing where the power and water lines are before you dig will save a lot of time, money, and pain later.

Call 811 before you dig. You may think it’s an inconvenient step to take before you get to work, but it can be extremely dangerous if you fail to make that quick phone call before you start digging. Here are the four main things to remember if you plan to dig this month (or any month, for that matter!)

1. Call 811 or go online to get a USA ticket three days before you plan to dig. All you have to do is give the address or general location of the project, when you plan to start, and how much digging you’ll be doing.

2. Make sure you dig parallel with the utility line and use precautions when you are removing soil from near the utility line.

3. Use smaller hand tools while digging within 24 inches of the outer edge of underground utility lines.

4. Keep an eye out for signs of a natural gas leak. If you smell something similar to rotten eggs, or hear hissing, whistling, or roaring, it’s likely a leak.

If you would like to know more about 811 or CGA, visit www.call811.com or www.commongroundalliance.com.

Sources: https://www.scouting.org/health-

and-safety/alerts/natl-safe-digging/https://nationaldaycalendar.com/

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Oak Run and State of Illinois Boating Rules to Remember:

Not only are these laws mandatory bo the State of Illinois, but also for Oak Run boaters!

• On boats under 26 feet in length, anyone under age 13 must wear a life jacket when the boat is underway . . .

• Anyone, regardless of age, must wear a life jacket while on a personal watercraft or Jet Ski.

• No one under age 10 can operate a motor boat.

• There must be at least two "competent" people on board any boat that is towing a skier, and the boat must have capacity for at least three people.

• The operator of any watercraft that is towing a person, such as a water skier or tuber, must display a bright orange flag measuring not less than 12 inches per side. The flag must be displayed from the time the person to be towed leaves the boat until that person returns to the boat at the conclusion of the activity.

• Boats must have one U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (life jacket) for each person on board and they must be readily accessible, in serviceable condition and of an appropriate size.

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April-May 2019--OAK RUN COMMUNICATOR--PAGE 27feet of the following areas: other boats, beach areas of Windemere when designated ropes are in the lake; Lakeview: from Rescue Boat out to NO WAKE BOUYS across to east side of boat launch; North Boat Ramp: all rental docks, boat ramps and rip rap from 50 feet north of the concrete wall to 50 feet south of the last rental dock.

17. No leaving your boat, except at Lakeview with tournament official’s knowledge.

18. Must observe all lake rules of boating.

19. No live bait.20. Decision of tournament

officials final and binding.21. No alcohol - Safety is a must.22. Oak Run is not responsible for

accidents.23. Entry must be received at the

POA office by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16th, no exceptions.

24. NO ONE FISHING THE TOURNAMENT IS ALLOWED ON THE LAKE BEGINNING AT SUNSET (7:42 p.m.) ON TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019.

OAK RUNSPRING BASS

TOURNAMENTAPRIL 20, 2019

7:00 AM TO 2:00 PMAT LAKEVIEW

(Weather Permitting)RULES:

1. Entry fees may be paid at the POA office, or by mail, until the cutoff date of Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. Entry fees will not be refunded. All entries will be subject to open draw by the Tournament Committee.

2 . REGISTRATION AND M A N D AT O R Y M E E T I N G . All teams shall register with the tournament officials prior to take-off. At registration, teams will be notified of take-off position and issued a number for take-off. Teams will be asked to produce their current POA card, live well check and running/anchor light check, all to be in working condition at time of inspection. There will be a short mandatory meeting 15 minutes prior to take off, to review rules. If any Team is NOT represented and present for this meeting, the team will be disqualified for the tournament - no exceptions.

3. 70 boat limit.4. $100.00 entry fee per boat.

Includes Big Bass.5 . O n l y L a rg e m o u t h a n d

Smallmouth bass will be weighed in.6. Twelve (12) inch minimum

length.7. Five (5) fish limit per team8. One half (1/2) pound penalty for

each dead fish or non-releasable fish; determined by tournament officials. Tournament officials’ decision is final. Dead or non -releasable fish can be weighed for big bass with penalty applied.

9. One (1) pound penalty for short fish, and no weighing of short fish.

10. No culling after tournament ending t ime. This resu l t s in Disqualification. For the health of the fish, NO INTRUSIVE CULLING BULBS will be allowed. A fish with a culling bulb hole in it will not be allowed to be weighed (new in 2019).

11. Tournament Hours are 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., weather permitting.

12. Boat inspections will begin at 6:00 a.m. The boater shall be responsible for having live well doors open; lights on in operation, and POA card out, prior to inspection.

13. SAFETY FIRST. Safe boating must be observed at all times. During take-off, each contestant shall wear a coast guard approved PFD (personal flotation device).

14. Disqualification for late boats.15. Big Bass breaks all ties.16. NO FISHING - within 50

OAK RUNSPRING BASS TOURNAMENT

ENTRY FORMAPRIL 20, 2019 - 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (7 hours)

Fee—$100.00 per boatMake checks payable to: Fish & Sports Committee

Name Address Lot. No.

1.

2. We agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the tournament. Decisions of tournament officials are binding and final. “No alcohol permitted.” Safety a must. Not responsible for accidents.

Signed

*Special Notice: Your entry form and fee must be submitted to the POA office no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

Mail form and check to:Fish & Sports Committee - %Oak Run P.O.A. 1470 Knox Road 1725 North, Dahinda, IL 61428

Fish & Sports Committee NewsBy Ron Roling

This winter just won’t let go! Now that the ice is gone, we are planning a few weekends to add more habitats in the lake for our fish. Contact me if you are interested in helping with that project.

Our Spring Bass Tournament will be held on April 20, from 7:00am to 2:00pm. The weigh in will be at Lakeview, beginning at 2:00pm. Limits for the spring and fall tournaments will be 5 fish 12” or larger. Thursday Night Tournaments will begin on April 25, and run 21 weeks, taking the 4th of July off.

We will continue to work closely with IDNR Biologist, Rob Hilesnbeck, along with the Herman Brothers biologists this year to keep our lake in great shape for our folks who fish.

The Kids’ Fishing Derby will be on Saturday, June 8, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Windemere Park. Your child may participate in one of four age groups. There will be donuts and juice for the kids, and we will have bait available for them as well. There will be prizes for all who fish and trophies for the winners in each of the age groups.

If you don’t fish, but your child has an interest, bring them to the derby; we will have rods and reels for them to use and folks there to help them. This is the best event that our committee sponsors. You should come to Windemere Park at 11:00 a.m. and see the joy and smiles from these kids!

I hope that the summer treats you well and that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time on the water. Email your photos of the fish you catch to: rtroling@icloud.com and I will post them on the Fish & Sports website: http://oakrunthursdaynight.com

2019 FISHING REGULATIONS

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DAY ON ALL FISHTAKEN

CATCH ANDRELEASE

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MOUTH BASS

IDENTIFICATION & DAILY LIMITS OF SPOON LAKE FISH

LARGE MOUTH BASS6 FISH UNDER 12"

CRAPPIES15 FISH - OVER 9"

WHITE BASS

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Mexican Restaurant before going to the botanical center for our scheduled tour at 1:00 p.m. Our day-trip was to the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island, IL. We enjoyed a “chocolate tour” in the conference room and a “walking tour” of the botani-cal gardens in the atrium (the sun garden). We learned about the Cacao Tree; how it produces fruit to make the chocolate, and about the long process it takes to get the chocolate to where we can actually eat it. We enjoyed taste-testing over a dozen differ-ent already-processed chocolate flavors...some we liked and some we didn’t like! As we toured the atrium trees, plants, and other features, our guide pointed out the Cacao Tree that the Botanical Center was growing. It was a very interesting and educational tour. On our way back to Oak Run, some of the members stopped by the Lavender Crest Winery in Colona, IL, for a wine taste test-ing and to shop at their gift shop.

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When I wrote this article in late February, I wondered if spring 2019 would ever get here. Another winter storm is taking place out-side, with 40 mph winds blowing. Oh, how we will all appreciate the warm, sunny spring weather when it does arrive! I’m looking forward to enjoying beautifully colored flowers and shrubs.

Looking back on fall 2018 Garden Club events, I would like to thank all of the members who took part in each and every event, making it very worthwhile and fun to attend. On October 16th, Judd Glow coordinated the fall roadside-ditch cleanup project at Oak Run. A group of dedicated people came to The Watering Hole for coffee and delicious cin-namon rolls that were provided by member, Barb Timmerman. It was a beautiful, sunny day to walk the roads and pick up the debris along them. Mission accomplished by these volunteers, who gathered many large bags of garbage. It’s a continued effort, but on that day,

Oak Run was all neat and tidy once again. Thank you for your efforts, volunteers!

On Sunday, November 11, 2018, Garden Club members enjoyed an evening potluck meal together at the Brentwood Community Building. Our annual “Hanging of the Greens” gath-ering was different this year. In years past, members would hang wreaths and other Christmas dec-orations around the Oak Run area. This year, our Garden Club mem-bers chose to donate to two orga-nizations, rather than display dec-orations. Our donations went to the “Oak Run Mitten Tree” proj-ect and to the “Foster Children” project. The two Garden Club committees who put together the donation items, each gave a report at our potluck. Members had an enjoyable evening full of great conversations with good friends, and of course, the wonderful food!

On December 10, 2018, mem-bers ate lunch at Los Agavas

Run resident; Keith Majors, is a retired professional Arborist. Refreshments will follow in Brentwood Lounge. May 4th: The Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale at Brentwood Lounge will start at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Note: Any Oak Run resident who would like to donate plants to this sale, please contact one of the officers, or a member for assistance in digging up the plants. Donated plants may be brought to Brentwood on that Friday morning, May 3rd. May 7th: Regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. with members’ evaluation of each spring event held so far, which is our system of tracking ways that the Garden Club might improve each event. JUNE 4th: Regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Brentwood Lounge, OR a planned day-trip (to be announced later). July 2nd: NO regular Garden Club meet-ing. July 9th: Our annual cookout potluck at Lakeview Park at 5:00 p.m. with an evening boat ride on Spoon Lake.

Come join us as we have fun while learning more about gar-dening. We listen to guest speak-ers, get hands-on experience while working with plants at our plant sale, take care of various gar-dens within Oak Run, and attend planned day-trips with various topics and locations!

President: Priscilla Muckey 309-337-2973; Vice-President: Keith Majors 309-879-2277; Secretary: Judd Glow 309-879-2476; Treasurer: Lorie Ferguson 309-879-2340.

It was an enjoyable day spent with our Garden Club friends.

A new year - 2019 Our first regular Garden Club meeting was on Tuesday, March 5th, at 7:00 p.m. at Brentwood Lounge. March is always our first meeting for the New Year, as well as our organi-zational meeting; a planning time for Club events. If you would like to become a member of The Oak Run Garden Club, please feel free to attend this meeting, or any future meetings. The annual dues per person, is $5.00. Our meet-ings are held on the first Tuesday of every month, unless a day-trip has been planned, and that would take the place of having a regular meeting. All members are noti-fied by e-mail of all meetings, day-trips, and any changes to our scheduled activities.

Listed is our proposed 2019 annual agenda. Note: we final-ize many of our events as we get closer to that event. April 2nd: Regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. with election of officers. Membership dues are due at this meeting. Planning discussions for our Arbor Day event and our Plant Sale will also be addressed. April 16th: Garden Club sponsored Spring Roadside-Ditch Cleanup Project. Volunteers to meet at The Watering Hole, Oak Run, at 9:30 a.m. April 27th: Garden Club’s Earth Day - Arbor Day event at Brentwood Park at 10:00 a.m. A tree will be planted in recognition of Arbor Day. Our Guest Speaker, who is well known and is an Oak

The Oak Run Garden Clubby Priscilla Muckey

“Hanging of the Greens” - November 11, 2018Garden Club members enjoying a potluck meal at Brentwood.

Day-Trip: Quad City Botanical Center - December 10, 2018Front, L-R: Priscilla Muckey, Roberta Whipple, Pat Asbury, Jan Querciagrossa, and

Eva Rohrhuber. Back, L-R: Margie Glow, Barb Timmerman, Roberta Majors, Marilyn Gliva, and Lorie Ferguson.

Day-Trip: Quad City Botanical Center - December 10, 2018Pic #270: L-R: Don Timmerman, Keith Majors, Terry Ferguson, Bill Gliva, and Judd

Glow.

Quad City Botanical Center - December 10, 2018Garden Club members with tour guide in Atrium - looking at the Cacao Tree.

Lavender Winery - December 10, 2018L-R: Lorie Ferguson, Priscilla Muckey, and Barb Timmerman

Fall Roadside/Ditch Cleanup Project - October 16, 2018L-R: Joe Markley, Pat Henrikson, Barb and Don Timmerman, and Judd Glow enjoy

refreshments before receiving their road assignments for the roadside/ditch cleanup proj-ect.

Fall Roadside/Ditch Cleanup Project - October 16, 2018Fall roadside/ditch cleanup volunteers, L-R: Don and Barb Timmerman, Priscilla

Muckey, Eva Rohrhuber, Pat Henrikson, Joe Markley, and Judd Glow.

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Picking up the PaceIn a recent survey, players

were asked: “What are the most important things to enjoying a round of golf?” One of the top answers was, “The time it takes to play a round.”

The top initiative at Oak Run is to improve the pace of play. A few years ago, we started by adding more tee boxes. By reducing the length of the hole, it allows players to reach the green in regulation. This allows players who don’t hit the ball long, to play the hole faster and improve their score.

In the past, we based the tee boxes that you play by gender. Those days are now gone! We now base it on how far you hit the ball. For instance, if your drive is 100 to 150 yards, you will play the red color tees. If you hit it 150 to 200 yards, you will play the gold tees. In some cases, players who hit the ball less than 100 yards are allowed to play from the fairway at the 200 or 150 yard marker.

Another way we have improved the pace of play is through some of the new rules authored by the USGA. You will now be allowed to putt the ball with the flag stick in. We will be receiving new flag poles with a smaller diameter, which will allow more room for the ball to fall in the cup.

All penalty areas will be considered a lateral drop within two club lengths. This will include all ponds and tall native grass that we do not mow. There is a one stroke penalty in this case. A ball that is hit out of bounds, or is lost, can now be placed on the edge of the fairway where it was lost or out of play. You will incur a penalty of two strokes. This will help speed up play due to the fact that you had to return to the tee to hit again.

Through these new initiatives, we are hoping to play nine hole rounds in just over one and half hours and a full eighteen holes in just over three hours. The days of the five hour rounds are over, leaving you more time to get to your favorite watering hole!

Tips From the Proby Brett Horton

THE 20 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE RULES OF GOLF 20191. Search Time - Reduced from 5 minutes to 3 minutes2. Ball Moved During Search - Replace No Penalty3. Embedded Ball - Free relief anywhere through the course4. Measuring A Drop - Use longest club (except putter)5. Dropping - Drop from knee height rather than shoulder6. Taking Stance on Wrong Green is not permitted7. Ball Unintentionally Hits Player or Equipment - No penalty8. Double Hit - No penalty. Now only counts as the 1 stroke9. Touching Sand in Bunker Incidentally is permitted10. Loose Impediments can be removed anywhere including hazards11. Dropping a Ball out of Bunker - 2 penalty strokes12. Water Hazards - Now called "Penalty Areas"13. Touching Ground in Penalty Area - No penalty14. Ball Moves on Green after being Marked - Replace without penalty15. Ball Accidentally Moved on Putting Green - Replace no penalty16. All Damage to Green can now be Repaired17. Positioning a Club for Alignment is not permitted18. Caddie Assisting with Alignment is now not permitted19. Putting with Flag Stick in Hole is now permitted20. Ball Wedged Against Flat Stick and Side of Hole is Deemed as Holed

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OAK REALTYLocated near the Club House

CHARTER OAK REALTY1472 Knox Rd 1725 N, Dahinda, IL 61428

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5 large bedrooms, three full baths. $525,000

280 PIN OAK COURTLAUREL HILL SUBDIVISION

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141 COTTONWOOD COURTFOREST RIDGE SUBDIVISION

4 bedroom, 4 bath home. $458,000

243 GREENLEAF COURTFOREST RIDGE SUBDIVISION

4 bedroom, 3 bath. $339,500

216 NORTH SHORE PLACEWINDEMERE SUBDIVISION

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LAKEFRONT LOTSBrentwood 25 $109,999 Brentwood 35 $225,000Forest Ridge 441 $157,000 Laurel Hill 105 $124,000Parkview 17 $145,000 Parkview 21 $119,000Westwood 172 $165,000 Windemere 43 $100,000

LAKEVIEW LOTSForest Ridge 29 $45,900 Windemere 159 $13,500

LAKE ACCESS LOTSForest Ridge 155 $13,200 Forest Ridge 360 $ 7,500Windemere 179 $ 5,950

OFFSHORE LOTSForest Ridge 76 $ 6,500 Laurel Hill 93 $ 3,000Laurel Hill 126 $10,000 Parkview 221 $ 2,900Parkview 232 $ 3,000 Westwood 29 $11,900 Westwood 30 $11,200 Westwood 150 $ 3,300 Westwood 348 $ 3,900 Westwood 452 $ 3,600

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Charter Oak 8 $10,000 Charter Oak 77 $ 3,600 Charter Oak 90 $ 4,200 Charter Oak 100 $13,600 Charter Oak 102 $28,900 Charter Oak *115 $15,000*Agent Owned

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is not affixed to the shore whose primary purpose is for recreation-al activities such as: swimming, lounging, jumping and diving.

5. Each lot is allowed a maxi-mum of one (1) device.

6. All play islands and plat-forms shall be limited in size to 15’ x 15’ x 3’ in height.

7. An adequate and safe water depth must be maintained below and around the swim platform or play island. It is incumbent on the owner of the device to insure this depth is maintained.

8. All play islands and swim platforms must be maintained within 25’ of the shoreline and 10’ of the side lot lines. All platforms shall be removed from the lake daily, or secured and maintained against the property owner’s dock or shoreline, after dusk.

9. Lake front property own-ers will be allowed to use an Association approved mooring buoy (orange in color) in order to secure the anchor rope when the

Failure to comply with the above stated rules may subject the owner to fines or loss of privileges.

Section B. Swim Platforms, Play Islands

1. All play islands and swim platforms on Spoon Lake shall be registered annually with the Association office, and all owners must pay the yearly registration fee.

2. Minimum personal injury liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 must be in force for the entire duration that all regis-tered swim platforms will be used on the lake at Oak Run.

3. The registration application with the Insurance Covenant for Swim Platform Registration and Indemnification Agreement must be signed by the property owner before any floating device will be registered or allowed on the lake at Oak Run.

4. A swim platform or play island is defined as any non-motorized floating platform which

12. Oak Run staff will make the final determination if there is a question as to whether a certain device falls under the above stated rules.

play island or platform is not in use. The buoy must be maintained within 25’ of the shoreline at all times. All mooring buoys other than the approved type will be removed by Lake Patrol person-nel.

10. No climbing type structures of any kind will be permitted.

11. Children under the age of 15 must be under the direct super-vision of a responsible person at all times while using a play island or swim platform.

Office Use Only: NO.

Amount: Date:

CC CA CK MAP COP

2019 APPLICATION FOR SWIM PLATFORMS, PLAY ISLANDS & OTHER WATER RELATED INFLATABLE

PLATFORMS

PROPERTY OWNER NAME:

MAILING ADDRESS:

SUBDIVISION/LOT NO. PHONE:

Fee is $25.00. Only one (1) device per lot is allowed.

DEVICEDESCRIPTIONOF DEVICE:

COLOR:

SIZE:

MANUFACTURER:

For this application to be processed, the following requirements must be met:

1. All Maintenance assessments must be paid by all owners of the lot.2. Minimum insurance requirements as described below must be met.3. Swim Platform tags must be picked up at the POA office. They will not be

mailed.4. Mail your application and check for $25.00 to: Oak Run POA, Inc., 1470 Knox

Road 1725 North, Dahinda, IL 614285. No refunds will be issued. No devices will be registered without signature

on application.

Covenant for Swim Platform Registration and Indemnification Agreement: As a condition of registering the above identified swim platform at Oak Run, each undersigned hereby covenant and agree as follows:

1. Each signer is an owner of the foregoing swim platform, with legal authority to sign this document.

2. At all times, each signer will maintain insurance coverage on each swim platform registered at Oak Run, with minimum personal injury liability limits of $500,000.

3. If any signer or permissive user of any swim platform identified above fails to comply with this covenant, and for any reason the Association incurs any loss as a result, either directly or indirectly, including attorney’s fees and costs, or dam-age of any kind or nature whatsoever, each signer agrees to indemnify and hold the Association harmless for any loss incurred as a result of the breach.

4. This covenant does not limit or restrict any other legal remedies the Association might have arising from the use or location of any of the above identified swim plat-form.

Signature of Property Owner(s) Date Signed

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Do you have any old eye glasses, hearing aid batteries, cell phones, or ink cartridges that you would like to dispose of?

Drop them in the Lions Club collection boxlocated at the POA office!

Thank you for your support!

CARRY YOUR CARDEvery member of your fam-ily should carry a member-ship card. Unmarried children, 23 years and under, living at home can receive an associ-ate card at the P.O.A. Office with proper I.D.

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To place a CLASSIFIED AD (text with no pictures) in the Communicator – Use the “Place a Classified” ad form found in the Communicator and mail to the POA office with payment. You may also pick up a form and pay for your ad directly at the POA office.

To place a COMMUNICATOR advertisement with both text and pictures, varying in shape and size – Contact Vicky Conway at The McDonough Democrat. Call 309-772-2129 and she will assist you with pric-ing and ad setup.

To place ads on the WEBSITE Business Directory – use the appropri-ate forms found in the Communicator and on the Website: www.oakrunpoa.com.

Forms may also be obtained at the POA office. All Website and classified ads must be prepaid. Time should be allowed for placement of ads on the Website.

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APRIL AT OAK RUN-2019

OTHER APRIL OAK RUN EVENTSEa. Mon, Wed, & Fri Oak Run Exercise Group, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at BrentwoodEvery Tues Beginning April 23rd, Tuesday Men's Golf League - All DayEvery Wed Beginning April 24th, Ladies Morning Golf League - 8:15 a.m.Every Thurs. Beginning April 25th, Men's 18 Hole Golf League - 8:30 a.m.Every Thurs Beginning April 25th, Weekly Bass Tournament - 6:00 p.m. at Lakeview

AEC Mtg. 1:30 p.mat POA Office

Ladies Bridge12:00 pm at

Watering Hole

SLAT Mtg. 6:30 p.m. at Watering Hole

First Responders Meeting 7:00 pm

at FR GaragePOA Office begins Saturday hours 9-5

Tuesday Men's Golf League Begins

TRIAD Mtg.10:00 a.m. at Brentwood

Sanitary Dist. Mtg. 5:00 p.m. at Sanitary

Plant

Ladies Bridge7:00 p.m. at Brentwood

Boat Slips OpenWeather Permitting

Spring Bass Tourney 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

at Lakeview

Photos with the Easter Bunny 9:30 a.m. at

BrentwoodEaster Egg Hunt

10:00 a.m. atBrentwood

POA Closed

EASTER Thurs., Men's Golf Begins 8:30 a.m.

Weekly Bass Tourneys Begin:

6:00 p.m. at Lakeview

Couples Bridge 7:00 p.m. at Brentwood

CommunicatorArticle Deadline

Garden Club Arbor Day event 10:00 a.m.

at Brentwood

Blood Pressure Checks 9-10 a.m. at

FR Garage

Spring Style Show 11:00 a.m. at Watering Hole

AEC Mtg. 1:30 p.m. at POA office

Spring Bass Tourney participants cannot fish the lake starting

today

Ladies Morning Golf Meeting 8:00 a.m. at

Watering Hole

Novice Bridge Group 7:00 p.m.at Brentwood

Camper's Village Meeting 9:00 am

at Pavilion

Safety Meeting9:00 a.m. at Brentwood

Fish & SportsMeeting 6:30 p.m.

at Brentwood

Tornado SirenTesting 10:00 a.m.

Garden Club Meeting 7:00 pm at Brentwood

Ladies Morning Golf League Begins

8:15 a.m.

Ladies Bridge12:00 p.m. atWatering Hole

BOD Meeting 6:00 p.m. at Brentwood

GOOD FRIDAY

POA Closed

Spring Roadside Cleanup 9:30 a.m. at

Watering HoleNO RAIN DATE

Last day for Bass Tourney Applications

Boat Slips OpenWeather Permitting

MaintenanceAssessements

Past Due

Boat Stickers Due

Campground Opens

Ladies Bridge 7:00 pm at Brentwood

Assessments Must be Paid or Postmarked

by Today to Avoid the Late Fee!

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Oak Run POA . . . . . . . 879-2603POA Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . 879-2278Pro Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . 879-2582Watering Hole . . . . . . . 879-2155Lake Patrol . . . . . . . . . . 368-4950Oak Run Food Mart . . . 879-3069Brentwood Pool . . . . . . 879-2598

Campers’ Village . . . . . 879-9273 Mgr. Jim Bill. . . . . . 309-657-2575Fire/Ambulance/Sheriff . . . . . 911Knox County Sheriff (Non Emergency). . . . 343-9151Post Offices: Dahinda . . . . . . . . . . . 639-4481 Victoria. . . . . . . . . . . . 879-2105 Williamsfield . . . . . . . 639-4483Road Commissioners: Persifer (Milo Gibbs) . 639-2721 Copley (Steve Gibbs). 879-2269

Aqua IL Jeremy D. Blust . . . . . 879-2662

or 815-378-8829

Sanitary Sewer Dist. Service Office . . . . . . 879-2368 Billing Office . . . . . . . 343-4156

Libraries: Williamsfield . . . . . . . 639-2630 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .639-2611 Victoria. . . . . . . . . . . . 879-2295 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 879-2295

POA OFFICE HOURS:Beginning Saturday, April 6

Monday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.(Closed on Easter Weekend: April 19-21)

WATERING HOLE RESTAURANT:Sunday-Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Friday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

OAK RUN FOOD MART:Sunday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.Friday-Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Hours Subject to Change

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Community Relations 2:00 p.m. at POA office

MAY AT OAK RUN-2019

Over-the-Hill Golf Begins - 9:00 a.m.

Ladies Bridge 7:00 p.m. at Brentwood

Mother's Day

TRIAD Mtg.10:00 a.m. at Brentwood

Sanitary Dist. Mtg. 5:00 p.m. at

Sanitary Plant

Ladies Bridge 7:00 p.m. at Brentwood

Couples Bridge 7:00 p.m. at Brentwood

Brentwood Pool and Beaches Open at

11:00 a.m.North Boat Launch

Marina opens 9:30 a.m.Blood Pressure

Checks - 9-10 a.m. at FR Garage

Even Steven 7:00 p.m. at

Camper's Village

Maintenance Assessment Late Fee

Tornado Siren Testing 10:00 am

AEC Meeting1:30 pm at POA Office

Ladies Bridge 12:00 pm at the Watering Hole

Last day to sign upfor Yard Sale Map

Spoon Lake Activity Team Mtg. 6:30 p.m.

at Clubhouse

First Responders Mtg. 7:00 p.m. at FR Garage

Campground Meeting 9:00 a.m. at Pavilion

Safety Committee Mtg. 9:00 a.m. at Brentwood

Coast Guard Boat Safety Inspections 10 a.m.

at Lakeview

Garden Club Plant Sale 8:00 a.m. to

noon at Brentwood

Annual Community Yard Sales

8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Couples Golf League Begins - 1:00 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo

Yard Sale mapsavailable at the POA

office beginning Today

OTHER MAY OAK RUN EVENTSEa. Mon, Wed & Fri Oak Run Exercise Group, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at BrentwoodEvery Mon Beginning May 6th Over the Hill Golf - 9:00 a.m.Every Tues Tuesday Men's Golf League - All DayEvery Wed Ladies Morning Golf League - 8:30 a.m.Every Wed Beginning May 1st, Ladies Afternoon Golf LeagueEvery Thurs Men's 18 Hole Golf League - 8:30 a.m.Every Thurs Weekly Bass Tournament - 6:00 p.m. at LakeviewEvery Sun Beginning May 5th, Couples Golf League - 1:00 a.m.

Fish & Sports Committee Mtg.

6:30 p.m. at Brentwood

Ladies Bridge 12:00 p.m. at the

Watering Hole

BOD Meeting 6:00 p.m. at Brentwood

Referendum Vote! Vote at tonight's Board Meeting!

18-24 - 2019 National Safe Boating Week

AEC Mtg., 1:30 p.m. at POA office

Novice Bridge Group7:00 p.m. at Brentwood