A Message from Property Manager Mark Kroeger

Other than changes in the weather and attendance, and a few logistics challenges, the Festival of Lights has not seen a lot of change since its inception in 1985.

However, starting this year a change in the Festival and a change in the Town’s activities will be noticeably different. Some of the planned activities are 5 weekends of craft shows starting in November, Christmas dinners at the Lodge along with lighting the big Christmas tree, contests, and light tours through Lake Rudolph.

The biggest change to the Village will be that the Festival of Lights will be held on two consecutive Saturdays. Those dates for this year will be December the 12th and 19th. The gates will be open from 5:00-9:00 CST. There will be no Festival of Lights on Sundays. We will be accepting cash and food donations at the gate and at the Recreation Center, both of which will go to charities.

That said we do not anticipate changing the route from 2008. A map showing the route is on display in the gatehouse. We would highly encourage those on the route to start considering their decorations now. Other events in the Town are expected to bring larger crowds to the area. We want CLV to shine brightly as well.

On another subject, the Board continues to look closely at lowering Christmas Lake approximately 6 feet over the winter starting about November 1st. This decision is an agenda item and will be made at the September Board of Directors meeting on September 10th. The meeting is at 6:00 PM at the Recreation Center.

We have had this topic on the agenda for several months. There is some evidence that the freezing weather will help us with our lake weed issues. Additionally, we can do some projects i.e. work on boat docks, make minor repairs to the tower, and dig out silt at some of the boat dock areas. Some lake front members have voiced their desire to work on their own docks as well. We also have heard some negative comments about this procedure.

All members are invited to attend this meeting.

A Message from Director Mark Smith

I bought my house on the Southwest finger of the big lake -- a real "fixer-upper"-- on something of an impulse.  I was going through a divorce.  I was feeling displaced and needed a place for my young son, Tyler, and I to call home.  It turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Although we technically live in Louisville, the Village is the place Tyler and I consider home. We spend almost every weekend there with our two dogs, Bruno (a lovable lab-border collie mix) and Tike (a small terrier and Tyler's best friend).  

While the Village is an almost ideal place to raise a child, there is an issue of deep concern to me:  speeding.  

I regularly see vehicles going by my home on West Melchior South at a rate of at least 60 miles per hour.  When I drive through the Village at the speed limit of 25, some pass me in a reckless manner.  I know this happens all over the Village.  It must stop.  It is endangering our children.

Thankfully, the Board recently made a decision asking the town police to step up enforcement and begin issuing tickets; no more warnings. We will also look at new ways to raise awareness and develop consequences for those who speed through the Village.
A few minutes to you could mean the life of a child.  None of us want that.

Please, the next time you think about exceeding the 25 mph speed limit, think of our kids.  If things do not change, I fear we are heading toward a tragedy.  Together, we can prevent that, making our community both a great and safe place.

Christmas Lake Golf Course

 “It took me seventeen years to get 3,000 hits.  I did it in one afternoon on the golf course.” ~Hank Aaron, 1971

There is no better time of the year to hit the links than the fall.  Cooling temperatures and beautiful colors make the next few months ideal for golf.

Christmas Lake Village Golf Pro Tom Nelson can assist you with your game and you can even update both clubs and wardrobe at the golf shop.

Below are a few of the upcoming outings you might want to participate in:

• ·         September 12 – Dale Fall Fest Scramble
• ·         September 19 – Evanston Hog Roast Scramble
• ·         September 20 – Ferdinand American Legion Scramble
• ·         September 26 – Y Wee Care Fundraiser Scramble
• ·         October 4 – Fleig’s Scramble
• ·         October 5 – Tri-State Pro Am
• ·         October 11 – North Spencer Scholarship Scramble
• ·         October 17 & 18 – Gold & Red Tournament
• ·         October 24 – St. Bernard School Fundraiser
• ·         October 25 – St. Nicholas Church Outing

Upcoming Events

September 1 September newsletter emailed

September 7 CLV Office Closed — Labor Day
 
September 10 CLV Board Meeting @ 6 p.m. @ Rec. Center

September 19    CLV Garage Sale

October 8 CLV Board Meeting @ 6 p.m. @ Rec. Center

October 31 Trick of Treating 5 p.m. — 8 p.m.

November 1 Boats, trailers, etc. to be removed from lot
Proposed lake draw down begins (tentative)

November 12 CLV Board Meeting @ 6 p.m. @ Rec. Center

December 1 December newsletter emailed
2010 Assessment letters mailed

December 12 & 19 Festival of Lights