Probable Lake Cleanout starting 4/28/25: For 3 or more months in length!
SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Memorial Day Weekend:
Saturday, 5/24th: LMWD Board Meeting. 9:30am, Ski Beach. (A list of Sunday Work-day opportunities will be available for viewing)
Sunday, 5/25th: 9:OOam, Community Workday: Meet at the Ski Beach. Shane will have a list of job opportunities when we gather. Shane may contact you ahead of time to run one of the work crews. It is a goal to have jobs for all ages and abilities: This is a very fun community activity!
12:00-1:00pm: The Cookout Crew will prepare a free lunch for all workers: hotdogs/sausages, chips, sodas, and beer will be available. (Thank you, Cookout Crew!)
Saturday, July 5th Community Independence Day Celebration
8:00am-9:30 Pancake Breakfast by the Cookout Crew: The Vangie and Kip Bushnell family will be preparing breakfast along with the Dahl/LaSalle/Jackson leadership we have enjoyed for so many years: Thanks to the retiring Crew for all your hard work for so many years!! Thanks to the Bushnell crew for leading this activity!
Breakfast includes eggs, fruit, pancakes and ham! PLEASE jump right in and volunteer to help the Cookout Crew! Children 10 years and under: To be announced later. Children 11 years old to Adults: To be announced later. The funds from this breakfast support Community activites.
10:00am: Flag Salute and Sing, followed by the Children’s Patriotic Parade to the Kiddie Beach for Games and prizes. (The Casillas and Smith Families are sponsoring this event.). Patriotic dress is encouraged!
(8:30am-10:00am) Horseshoe Tournament Signups start at this time.
2:00pm Sandcastle contest at Kiddie Beach; there are prizes for each participant! All ages are encouraged to play in the sand! (Tiffany and Jeff Pittman are sponsoring this event.)
8:00pm-11:00 DANCE: Ski Beach basketball court. Local DJ Patsy Oxford, (POx), will provide our dance music. Special thanks to Patsy Oxford for providing music for the dance!
Labor Day weekend: (Saturday 8/31)
8:00pm- 11:00pm Dance, at the Ski Beach area.
BITS FROM THE BOARD Officers for LMWD 2025: Tim Beers, (Pres.); Michael Camodeca, (V. Pres), Betsy Haydon, (Treasurer); Holly Mason, (Secretary); Jason Patane, (Member at large).
Thanks to Betsy Haydon and Jason Patane who have volunteered as our newest Board members. Special thanks for Tim, Holly, and Michael for continued service on the Board! We would like to extend our deepest thanks to retiring Board members Jess Vickery and Roger Williams, for their extreme dedication and hard work for so many years!
Gate Security Changes: BIG CHANGES COMING MAY 1st: Gate entry will be achieved only by CLICKER or gate cards which you already have. (Because the “card readers” are wearing out, we will no longer issue new cards.)
- The GATE CODE will be changed as of May 1st and will not be given out to residents: The code will be reserved for serial service agencies such as garbage and Propane companies.
-Clickers can be purchased online or from Shane ($35 each): Program new clickers with the same clicker code we are currently using. Contact Shane McCabe to obtain gate clickers or to discuss any topics related to gate entry: (530) 552-2116.
-Phone numbers are posted on each entry gate in case you are locked out. Use those numbers if you have any entry issues.
OTHER BITS:
Fire Season preparation starts now; please plan to clear your property so it will be fire safe. -The community burn area up the Haul Road is currently open: Please notify Shane before dumping your yard waste in the burn area. -There are contractors available, for hire, who will clear your property, so please check with Shane about contact information for these contractors.
-“Doom the Broom” work event is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd: 9am-12pm. Meet at the Ski Beach area. Afternoon work activities will continue in Berry Creek, from 1-4pm. Contact Betsy Haydon for questions: (209)871-4104.
No Bear Garbage Club: Shaleen McCabe is in charge of our Garbage Club. If you would like to participate in the No Bear Garbage Club, please contact Shaleen at: (530) 552-2116. Fees: Weekend (Seasonal) families, $150 per year Year-round participants: $300 per year Fees are Due “in full” January 1st every year. You may drop off the “check” payment, made out to Shaleen McCabe, in the mailbox on the fence at #7 Lakeside Way, or mail your check to Shaleen at #7 Lakeside Way, Berry Creek, California 95916. NO PARTIAL PAYMENTS ALLOWED/ No Cash! Be sure your email address is on your check: Garbage can code changes will be emailed. RULES: Please be courteous to all club members and use the bins only for “under sink” kitchen garbage.
Shane McCabe: Lake Maintenance Technician and Water System Operator: Phone: (cell), (530) 552-2116.
Lake Madrone Bark: Kathy Burlington-Nay, (530) 570-1299.
Teresa Owczarzak: To receive the Bark Newsletter directly to your email, contact Teresa at: teresamarie2632@gmail.com
No Bear Garbage Club: Shaleen McCabe: (530) 552-2116.
Fire Safe Council Representative; Betsy Haydon: (209)871-4104.
