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Office Hours Seven Days a Week
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Bingo
Done for the
Season
Pool Closure Murder Mystery Theatre
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From the Board 2
Land Vote results 3
Social Calendar 4
Boating Society 5
Corn Roast 2015 6
Shutdown 7
Black Knot 8
Emergency Numbers 9
Scoops 11
Inside this issue:
Carefree Resort on Gleniffer Lake 2540 Twp. Rd. 353 Red Deer County, AB T4G 0K6 Phone: 403-227-2100 Fax: 403-227-2107 Email [email protected]
We are on the Web!! www.carefreeresort.com
Friday, September 11, 2015
CAREFREE
LIVING
Carefree Resort & Smoking Gun Entertainment present
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre “30th High School Reunion”
“What has Coach Slovenly been up to in the
last 30 years” September 19, 2015
Cocktails 5:30 p.m.
Performance 6:30 p.m.
Dinner is served at 7:00
with dessert later
Roast beef dinner with all the trimmings
provided by Remi’s Catering
Dress in your best 1985 outfit!
For further information see Kaye @ Lot
#138 or Bettina @ Lot #486
Tickets $40.00 available at office until
September 13th @ 5:00 p.m.
The pool will close for the season
at the end of the day
September
13th
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Dennis Herr, President, Lot 138 email: [email protected]
Russ Thomas, Vice President, Lot 6 email: [email protected]
Deb Bruce, Treasurer, Lot 672 email: [email protected]
Twyla Tobler, Secretary, Lot 501 email: [email protected]
Shelley Holitski, Lot 723 email: [email protected]
Kim Stannard, Lot 777 email: [email protected]
Dean Wihnan, Lot 578 email: [email protected]
For general Board of Directors inquiries send an email to: [email protected]
YOURYOURYOUR
DIRECTORSDIRECTORSDIRECTORS
Dear Fellow Lot Owners & Friends:
Well, for those of you that may not have heard; Our land purchase proposal was defeated by a very small margin. I
admire those that took the time to go through the pros and cons of this proposal, and took the time to make an informed
decision whether it was a yes or no. What I have trouble with is the number of owners that displayed indifference and
apathy towards an important decision affecting a place that means so much to me.
On the brighter side, I was very moved by the comments of support, and respect for the Board, and Management of our
Resort. Many thanks to those speakers.
The Corn Roast, judging from the faces of the kids, and again the kind comments of many lot owners appeared to be a
huge success. So many hours of preparation prior to, and during the event ensured smooth, efficient food service.
Heartfelt, and genuine admiration to Lynn Wortman, and a vast group of volunteers whose only reward is in the satis-
faction of a job well done, and pride in the enjoyment of their efforts by so many lot owners.
Don and his crew pulled off a minor miracle with the sudden change in venue. Everything had to be moved, the club-
house set up, lot owners informed—they worked together like the great team they are.
The dance in my opinion was the best this year. Moods just seemed positive, and it was a pleasure to watch the happy
faces. I had the opportunity to visit with many lot owners that I haven’t seen in a while and enjoyed it immensely.
With the supportive comment from lot owners over the weekend, the joy of watching the kids, and a wonderful e-mail
from two relatively new lot owners, I would have to rate it as one of my best weekends in a long time.
As this time of the year approaches, I have a tendency to get a little melancholy about closing up, and missing my
friends in “my happy place”. I am extremely grateful for the talks, the support, and your friendship. This weekend I
heard what I needed to hear, at a time I needed to hear it. Thanks for making this old guy so happy.
Your Board will be busy after this month preparing budgets for next year. We invite all lot owners to submit ideas for
things they would like monies spent on. It is your money, and you should have some in-put as to where it is spent. The
Board will carefully scrutinize each and every suggestion.
There is still some great weather ahead, and exciting times to share with friends—be good to yourselves, and remem-
ber: be safe, be happy be “Carefree”.
Points to ponder:
Never Trust people who are constantly smiling. They are either selling something, or they are not too bright.
When I die I want to go peacefully in my sleep like my Grandfather. Not screaming like the people in the back seat of
his car.
Best regards,
Dennis Herr
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RESULTS of the Land Purchase Vote
NO Proxies Received: 23
NO Votes Cast at Meeting: 33
Total NO Votes: 56 9%
YES Proxies Received: 375
YES Votes Cast at Meeting: 73
Total YES Votes: 448 73%
The vote was LOST because:
75% was required to pass the Special Resolution
We were 12 votes short
109 owners (18%) did not vote
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Coming Events
Next Weekend
Saturday MARINA TAKEOUT 9:00 a.m.
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE
Cocktails: 5:30 p.m.
Performance: 6:30 p.m.
September 2015 Social Calendar
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7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
MARINA
TAKEOUT
9:00 a.m.
MURDER
MYSTERY
5:30 pm
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
End of Season Liquor Sell-Off
September 20th 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Coolers and Beer Only
Opened 50% off
Un-opened 25% off
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Gleniffer Lake Boating Society
A safety meeting will be held promptly at 9:00 am. Only those attending
the safety meeting will be allowed to help with the take-out and only
those working at the take-out will be allowed on site. There is
machinery at work and it makes it difficult for the operators if
spectators are in the vicinity. No persons under the age of 18 will be
allowed to volunteer. Please make sure you sign the sign-in sheet with
your name, slip # and lot # to receive your credit for the 2015 take-out.
Only one credit per membership.
Members on array “A” or “B” (slip #’s 5 through 172) please remove all
Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.glenifferlakeboatingsociety.org
2015 Board of Directors
▪ Jason Owens President Lot 602 ▪
Dan Lafreniere Vice President Lot 214 ▪ Joanne Germanine Treasurer Lot 654 ▪ Barry Fielder Secretary Lot 724
Kelly D'arcy Director Lot 003 ▪ Rob Lemon Director Lot 815 ▪ Damien Leroy Director Lot 559
MANY THANKS
TO ALL who
helped pull out
the sinking boat
in the marina on
Sunday evening.
LET’S GET TOGETHER—Sep 11th
We will be having a fire down at the marina this Friday
evening starting at 8:30 pm for any of our members who would
like to attend. Snacks will be supplied but bring your own
lawn chairs, refreshments, anything your would like to roast
on the fire and roasting sticks. A chance for marina members
and their families to meet one another.
MARINA TAKE OUT
SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 19TH at 9:00 AM
On behalf of the marina board
and all of the members of the
marina we would like to give
our security man a special
thank you for your competence
and positive attitude this sea-
son. Tim, we hope you enjoyed
working with us this year and that you will
consider joining us again next season.
TI
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Thank you so much for the recognition as volunteers and the lovely roses. We
would also like to recognize and thank our own team of volunteers. Any event
is only as successful as the planners and volunteers who make it happen.
Thanks so much Bob, Cathy, Alec, Rob, Steve, Marc, Julie, Barb, Bonnie, Terry
and all the people and kids who helped to shuck 1200 cobs of
corn. And to the C Team who worked so hard to move every-
thing Sunday morning to get us all up and running by noon.
Scott and Amanda
Lot 722
CORN ROAST 2015
Another fantastic weekend at
Carefree. Great Corn Roast.
We need to thank all the
great volunteers. The BBQ
crew Crew—Carol, Daryl,
Doug, Ev, Jerry and Laura
served 520 Burgers and 260
hotdogs. Great job done by
all!! Also Thank you Don and
staff for all your help!
Thank you
again,
Lynn
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Land & Sea Repairs
250-575-8798
Jeff Copeland
Boat Winterizing—Mobile Service
Save yourself the trouble of
towing your boat back to
Calgary. We can service your
boat at your cottage to
save you time and money.
Book your appointment today—fall is coming!
Work performed by Red Seal licensed technician.
Indmar, Volvo, Merc Cruiser, PCM and Ilmor Certified
SHUTDOWN WILL COMMENCE
Tuesday, October 12, 2015 @ 12:00 p.m.
END OF SEASON CHECK LIST
If closing up your unit for the season, please use the following checklist:
SHUT OFF all pilot lights
SHUT OFF main PROPANE supply
SHUT OFF main WATER supply
DRAIN/BLOW out water lines
DISCONNECT your water hose and 2 way connector
CHECK all hoses for nicks or holes
ADD sufficient ANTIFREEZE
EMPTY HOLDING TANK
CLOSE SEWER valves
TURN OFF all APPLIANCES
TURN OFF THERMOSTAT FAN
CLOSE all WINDOWS/ VENTS
SECURE all outdoor items
LOCK SHED and UNIT
SHUT OFF all indoor & exterior lights
DOES YOUR FAMILY HAVE EXTRA
BIKES YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE?
Carefree Resort is collecting gently used bicy-
cles to donate to a program called Two Wheel
View. This program creates opportunities for
youth ages 11 –17 to develop leadership and
teamwork skills as well as bike mechanic capa-
bilities. Through this program, teens can earn a
community donated, recycled bike for them-
selves as well as a brand new lock and helmet.
All sizes of bicycles are appreciated.
Please take your gently
used, unwanted bikes to
the storage spot at the end
of garbage row.
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What can be done to control Black Knot?
Prune out all knot-bearing branches during late fall, winter or very early spring when plants are dormant and
knots are easy to see
Remove infected branches to at least 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) below knot. NOTE: It is preferable to prune an infect-
ed branch further back to an appropriate location, such as a healthy collar, rather than leave a stub
As a precaution, cutting blades should be cleaned and disinfected after pruning, if possible, especially if cuts
have been made through obviously infected material
For knots on scaffold branches or trunks that can’t be removed, cut away diseased tissue down to good wood and
at least 1 cm (1/2 inch) beyond the edge of the knot
Failure to remove branches beyond the internal growth will result in re-growth of the fungus
DISEASED WOOD MUST BE DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY (burned, buried or removed from site). Dis-
eased knots can produce and release spores for up to 4 months after removal. Proper composting can help to ac-
celerate the breakdown of infected materials
Ensure plants are healthy and free from stress (not a guarantee from disease)
Regular monitoring
Ensure adequate canopy ventilation through proper pruning
Chemical control (preventative not curative)
Few choices available
Not usually recommended unless for valuable plantings, such as collections, orchards, arboreta or for severe in-
festations
Other options
May include use of more resistant selections, ensuring adequate buffer zones between plantings and wild stock,
or potential employing biological control products (limited)
Consider hiring a trained professional for pruning activities (Find a Certified Arborist)
Black Knot has been seen in the resort.
Black Knot, caused by the fungus Apiospoorina morbosa, is a very common disease of plants in the genusPrunus. This disease re-
duced the aesthetic value of affected speciments, as infections spread rapidly; high levels may result in the eventual death of the
plant.
How can you recognize Black Knot?
The most distinguishing symptom of Black Knot is the characteristic black, tar-like swellings that develop on branches of the infected
plant.
Initially, a small, olive-green gall or swelling will develop at a succulent growing point or fruit spear. This swelling will grow until it is
mature after 2-3 years. The mature galls are hard, black, 10 to 15 cm and may be somewhat ruptured. Mature galls will produce and
release a vast amount of spores during the bloom period, resulting in a rapid increase in infections. The fungus continues to grow in-
ternally and externally, with the branch eventually becoming girdled and dying.
What can be done to control Black Knot?
Prune out all knot-bearing branches during late fall, winter or very early spring when
plants are dormant and knots are easy to see
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EMERGENCY AND AFTER HOURS HELP
In case of emergency: Call 911 then call the resort @ 227-2100 choose option #9 or 304-4196.
Leave a message including name, lot and phone number where you can be reached, and
type of emergency. Staff will respond immediately.
This procedure is for emergencies only.
After Hours Assistance: The black phone outside of the office will allow you to contact the
staff who will respond as soon as possible. Please press option #9 or phone 304-4196.
Please leave name, lot and phone number so that we may re-
spond.
Security Staff:
call: 304-0197 or 304-4196.
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NEWSPAPERS
Available every day
This coming week
Store Hours
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
and 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
PIZZA By the Slice $3.50 or Whole Pizza $20.00
Cheese, Hawaiian, Pepperoni, or Meat Lovers
Available Friday evening to Sunday
We are proud to carry
products from
Big Bend Markets
FRESH MUFFINS & CINNAMON BUNS
Saturday & Sunday mornings only
We will bake six or more on request; Prepayment required
NOW CARRYING
PRODUCTS FROM
PEARSON BERRY
FARM
Pies, Tarts, Syrup,
Jams and more!
ALL SUMMER LONG Are YOU the Lucky One?
If you order an ice cream cone and
happen to get the last cone in the
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