Applicants may apply for a Three-year term or a One-year term

Nominations for 2009 Board of Directors' election are now open. The deadline for applications is October 1, 2008.

ACL is wonderfully diverse and equal representation goes a long way in protecting that diversity. Won't you consider becoming the ultimate ACL volunteer? Your Association needs you.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Why should you consider running for a seat on the ACL Board of Directors? There is no pay, no perks, and no plaudits! There is work involved. Prior to every monthly meeting every Board member gets a packet of material relevant to the decisions that have to be made. But therein lies the reward. You will have an opportunity to help make the decisions that will preserve all that Apple Canyon Lake has come to be, and set the priorities that will keep it moving in the right direction within the limits of financial soundness. And you will be able to look back with pride at what you and your fellow Board members accomplished.

REAPING THE BENEFITS
In the long-run there are financial rewards too. The future well-being of ACL and how it is perceived by outsiders compared with other recreational communities will be reflected in the value of its properties and its reputation as a good investment. Surely most of those who have served on the Board over the past thirty years have had two kinds of motivation. First, a genuine desire to do their share in helping to run a beautiful community; second, to make sure they have a voice in decisions that affect both the quality of their lives at Apple Canyon Lake and the value of their property as an investment.

HOW NOMINEES ARE SELECTED
The Nominating Committee, made up of property owners representing all subdivisions, is responsible for soliciting and interviewing candidates. The By-Laws specify that the Committee shall make at least two more nominations than the number of openings to be filled.

The Board is composed of nine members. Each year three terms expire and three directors are elected to the Board for a term of three years. This system, specified in the By-Laws, encourages participation of new members while providing substantial continuity in the conduct of Association affairs.

If a vacancy occurs because a Board member resigns before his three-year term is over, the Board appoints someone, selected from three names submitted by the Nominating Committee, to fill the vacancy until the next election. In April 2009, three Board members will be elected for the regular three-year term and two Board members will be elected for a one year term.

While no specific qualifications are required, applicants should consider whether their circumstances will allow them to attend the monthly meetings (on the third Saturday of every month at 7:30 a.m.) and to devote the time necessary to prepare for the decisions that have to be made. The most important element is a willingness to work with others to promote and protect the interests of the Association as a whole.

If you feel you could serve the Association in this capacity, click on the link below, fill out the brief form and mail it to ACL office by October 1.

Your brief bio and your answers to both the written questions and to those covered in the interview will be published in the Apple Core. Also, a "Meet the Candidates" reception will be scheduled before the April election. The election will be held April 11, 2009 at the Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association's Annual Meeting. Ballots will be mailed to the membership at least 20 days earlier.

Questions may be directed to the Nominating Committee at 815-492-2002.

APPLICATION FOR BOARD CANDIDACY

Ebola for fish?
By Tracy Finnegan and Erin Winter
ACL Conservation Committee

What is this? No, it is not exactly  the same Ebola your hear about infecting people, but yes, VHS or Viral hemorrhagic septicemia is an aquatic fish disease that has been sweeping through the Great Lakes for the past three years and has now found its way into the waters in Illinois. Fish that carry this virus eventually bleed to death. Dead rotting fish can spread the disease as well as cause other harmful issues.  VHS has recently has become an emerging disease of freshwater fish in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada.  Since 2005, the list of species known to be affected by VHS has risen to more than 40, including a number of ecologically and recreationally important fish.  In the Great Lakes, VHS has been found in smallmouth bass, yellow perch, crappie, muskellunge, northern pike, bluegill, walleye, round gobies, sheepshead, and some sucker species. Scientists are concerned; however, that VHS could also strike native salmonids such as trout, salmon and whitefish in the wild, and salmonids in hatcheries and net pen operations.

How does VHS spread?

It is unclear exactly how the disease is spread but it appears that the virus can be shed by infected fish into the water through metabolic waste materials, particularly by fish that survive the disease and become carriers. It also appears that carrier fish or offspring of carriers become more resistant to the disease. The virus can infect fish of all ages. It may enter a host fish through the gills or food or contact with some contaminated object. Stressed fish appear more vulnerable to this viral infection. Typical fish stressors may include sudden water temperature changes, low Dissolved Oxygen (DO), algae blooms and, spawning activity. The timing of the recent fish die-off in the Great Lakes coincided with the spawning by some of the fish species, such as muskellunge.

Is it a health risk to people?

There is no apparent health risk yet for people contracting VHS. Because it takes a long time to identify the causes of fish kills in lab studies, people should be cautioned against handling or eating any fish that does not act or appear to be healthy because of the risk of contracting avian botulism, a bacterial disease that does pose a human health threat.

How do we keep it out of Apple Canyon Lake?

Illinois Department of Natural Resources has imposed new rules that require fisherman to clean out their boats when moving between bodies of water and to empty all bait buckets, live wells and bilges. Also, wild bait fish must be used only in the water where it is caught.

We need to make sure that all boats entering Apple Canyon Lake have been dry for 5 days or cleaned thoroughly so we do not allow this virus to spoil our lake.  We cannot allow this virus to get into our lake!! It can impact not only the fish, but as these fish die off, they release nutrients that can cause algae blooms or bacteria growth, that can cause odors, suck out the oxygen and cause more decay, as well as other possible toxic conditions to the lake, such as swimmers itch.

This is just one “critical” invasive species that can come in on your boats. There are many other reasons also why we must have guidelines to cleaning out boats that have been in other bodies of water prior to entering our lake. Many types of invasive species can hitch a ride on your boat or trailer if you enter other bodies of waters.

People have to shower before entering a pool, some people make you take off their shoes before entering their house, so please clean your boats prior to entering our lake and help keep our lake healthy.

The Galena Territories have banned the use of minnows from outside the lake and sell certified bait from Dodgeville, Wisconsin.  The bait is certified to be free of the virus.  They also have a gate at their launch so boats can be inspected to make sure live wells and bait wells are dry before launching.

What can WE do?

• Buy bait from only certified dealers.
• Never bring in fish or fish eggs from other waters.
• Clean your boat and trailer of aquatic plants, animals, and mud thoroughly.
• Drain the water from your boat, motor, bilges, live wells, and bait containers.
• Never dump a bait bucket in the lake.
• If on another body of water let your boat and trailer dry completely for 5 days before launching at ACL.
• If you see large numbers of dead fish or find any with blood spots, report it to the DNR or conservation officer.

What should I do if I see a fish kill?

If you observe a fish kill please contact t your local DNR office. If you see fish with any of the outward signs of VHS as described above please mention this as well. This will help biologists keep track of where the disease may be appearing. You can also contact the ACL office or the conservation committee.

The Three Meeting Rule has been called in response to motions presented to the ACLPOA Board of Directors by the Ad Hoc Dock Committee on proposed changes to policy, and rules and regulations regarding Construction of New Docks, a Dock Slip Sublease Program, the Deadline for Registering Boats, a Retroactive Dock Waiting List Fee, Dock Slip management procedures, a Maximum Fee for All Watercraft, and Transferable Dock procedures.

The following motions were brought forward at the July 19, 2008 Board of Directors’ meeting. This meeting is considered Meeting #1 of the Three Meeting Rule.

Meeting #2 will take place at the August 16, 2008 regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting and will include property owner comment and discussion.

Meeting #3 will be held during the regularly scheduled monthly meeting on September 20, 2008 Board of Directors’ meeting where action will be taken.

Your input is vital, and members are encouraged to participate in the discussion. Members with comments should attend the August 16, 2008, or fax  comments to (815) 492-2160, or email adminassistant@applecanyonlake.org. Action will be taken at the September 20, 2008 Board Meeting.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:  TO APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DOCKS, NUMBER TO BE DETERMINED AT NIXON BEACH, MARINA AREA AND THE ATTACHED LIST SUBMITTED BY DARRYL BURMEISTER.

The Ad Hock Dock Committee is recommending to the Board of Directors that the cap on construction of new docks be removed. 

The committee recognizes the limitations inherent in this policy.  Not everyone can have access to a slip.  We feel that a balanced approach serving the needs of the property owners and at the same time preserving the quality of the lake is possible.

A site specific list has been generated by the Committee based on access and desirability.  Most of these sites are add-ons to existing docks.  Improved anchoring systems make these additions practical.  Two locations are complete new docks in the marina.

These additions could be accomplished over a few years depending on available funding.  Perhaps one new dock (12 slips) and one or two four slip add-ons could be funded in the first year.  This would allow us to confirm the feasibility of the add-ons.

We also suggest that you consider assigning half of the new slips to the short term rental program.  This will serve a larger number of property owners and also increase revenue to the association.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: APPROVE DOCK SLIP SUBLEASE PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE ACL MANAGEMENT

The Ad Hock Dock Committee is recommending to the Board of Directors that a dock sublease program be instituted and managed by the Association administration.  The change would replace, paragraph #4 in the Rules & Regulations, pg. 18, Article IV (Boating), Section F (Docks), paragraph 4.  The change would read:

4.  The ACL Dock Slip Sublease Program.
After December 31 of the current year the ACL dock slip lessee of record may offer his/her dock slip for sublease.  All sublease transactions will be executed through the ACL Dock Slip Sublease Program.  The ACL Dock Slip Sublease Program will be managed by the ACL business office.  Dock slip subleasing not transacted through the ACL Dock Slip Sublease Program will be considered unauthorized.

The ACL dock slip lessee of record will receive a ¾ dock slip rental fee rebate after his/her dock slip has been subleased.  The sub lessee will also pay to the ACLPOA the annual fee in full based on the current fee schedule.

Should a dock slip trade occur on a subleased slip during the calendar year then the sublease must travel to the new slip.

All Dock Slip subleases expire on December 31st of each calendar year.  Subleases may be terminated at any time by mutual agreement between the lessee of record and the sub lessee.  The ACL business office is to be notified when subleases are terminated prior to December 31st of the current calendar year.  No fee refunds will be paid by ACLPOA for subleases terminated early.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: APPROVE THE APRIL 1ST DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING BOATS

The Ad Hock Dock Committee is recommending a change to paragraph #4 in the Rules & Regulations, pg. 18, Article IV (Boating), Section F (Docks), paragraph 8.  The change would read:

Any property owner not participating in the ACL sublease program shall register a boat for each dock space on or before April 1 of the current year.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: APPROVE $250 RETROACTIVE DOCK WAITING LIST FEE, REFUNDABLE ON WITHDRAWAL FROM THE LIST

The Ad Hock Dock Committee is recommending to the Board of Directors that a fee of $250, retroactive, be assessed to each property owner which would be applied towards the first year dock fee.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: TBD

The Ad Hock Dock Committee is recommending to the Board of Directors that the dock waiting list be revised to include: 

The ACL administration manage the slip waiting list more extensively.

Following is a list, in no particular order, of criteria the Board might consider:
1. Whenever possible, assign zone slips as close to the property owner’s lot as is feasible.  (This is accomplished, to some extent, by the trade list and also by specific requests on the waiting list.)
2. Give priority to lot owners who do not have a slip over those requesting a second slip.
3. Update the waiting list from time to time by asking everyone on the list to reapply.
4. Request a deposit as recommended on a separate motion.

At best, the waiting list is misleading in its scope.  Better decisions would result from a clearer understanding of the property owner’s actual needs.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: APPROVE THE MAXIMUM FEE FOR ALL WATERCRAFT REGISTERED AT ACLPOA.

The Ad Hock Dock Committee is recommending a change to the Rules and Regulations, Article IV, Section F, paragraph 8 (page 18).  The change would read:

All watercraft registered to an Association slip shall pay the maximum fee on the current schedule.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: TBD

The Ad Hock Dock Committee is recommending to the Board of Directors the following procedure be approved for transferable docks: 

That a currently transferable dock reverts back to the association after a one-time transfer.  The current dock transfer fee shall be rescinded and not apply to any future transfers. 

This motion also requires that language be incorporated to allow transfer to immediate family members such as Son, Daughter, Mother, Father, Grandson or Granddaughter.  This does not count as part of the one-time transfer.  Possible transfer to others such as stepchildren, custodial children, nieces, nephews, etc., subject to an appeal to the board of directors.

Further, all docks should be leased to ACL property owners based on their order of standing on the dock waiting list and all such leases should be subject to a legally signed and binding document renewable annually.  No dock shall be recognized as part of a trust, sales contract or similar agreement.

 

 

 

Illinois Announces Emergency Regulations to Stop Spread of Fish Virus
VHS detected in Illinois waters of Lake Michigan – No threat to human health
Regulations impact anglers, boaters, and aquaculture

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced emergency regulations aimed at slowing the spread of fish-killing Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) in Illinois after sampling of fish in the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan detected the presence of VHS in two species of fish sampled. 

Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) is a disease of fish caused by an aquatic virus previously unidentified in the Midwest.  While it does not affect humans, VHS can kill a substantial number of fish and has been spreading throughout the Great Lakes.

 “The new regulations we are implementing are immediate and appropriate steps in trying to slow the spread of this dangerous aquatic virus in Illinois,” said IDNR Acting Director Sam Flood.  “Sport fishing and boating are both very popular and important to the Illinois economy. The cooperation of anglers and boaters is essential in combating VHS.”

The new emergency regulations being implemented by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) regarding VHS that affect recreational anglers and boaters include:

• Eliminating natural water from all equipment when leaving a body of water.

• Emptying and draining all bait buckets, livewells, baitwells, bilges, etc. or any other compartment capable of holding natural waters when leaving a body of water.

• Do not remove live VHS-susceptible species (see below) from any waters.  Anglers may catch and keep VHS-susceptible species, but may not transport those fish live from the waters where caught.

• Use of wild-trapped fishes from within the state as bait will be restricted to the waters where legally captured.
 
DO NOT REMOVE LIVE:
Black crappie              
Bluegill                        
Bluntnose minnow        
Brown bullhead           
Brown trout                 
Burbot             
Channel catfish            
Chinook salmon           
Emerald shiner
Freshwater drum         
Gizzard shad                
Hybrid (Tiger) muskie
Lake whitefish
Largemouth bass         
Muskellunge                
Shorthead redhorse     
Northern Pike              
Pumpkinseed               
Rainbow trout              
Rock bass                   
Round goby                 
Silver redhorse            
Smallmouth bass          
Spottail shiner  
Trout-Perch                 
Walleye                       
White bass                  
White perch                 
Yellow perch   
     
New emergency regulations are also being implemented immediately regarding fish stocking and the transport of fish in Illinois:

• All fish imported from affected areas (currently the eight Great Lakes states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.) must be certified as free of VHS. 

• All susceptible species for stocking public waters must be certified VHS free regardless of their point of origin (including both intra- and inter-state shipments).  Wild-trapped minnows and other wild-trapped species must be certified VHS-free, or originate from west of the Mississippi River.

On June 5, the IDNR was notified by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources of positive VHS samples from a fish kill involving round gobies in the Milwaukee area – and on June 13 positive samples were discovered from yellow perch in the same location.  As a result, IDNR fisheries biologists submitted samples of bluegill, rock bass, round gobies, and pumpkinseed from Winthrop Harbor (Lake Michigan) on June 10-11.  Although the fishes sampled showed no clinical signs of disease and were not part of a fish kill, tests confirmed the presence of VHS in the round goby and rock bass samples on June 25. 

Fish can be infected with VHS by direct contact with other infected fish, by a fish consuming its infected prey, or from contact with water which contains the virus. The highly contagious virus causes fish to bleed to death, and advanced symptoms include hemorrhages in the eyes, skin and gills. There is no vaccine for the virus and control methods rely entirely on surveillance and eradication efforts. 

“With the discovery of VHS in the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan, we need to act immediately to try to protect our inland waters from VHS,” said IDNR Chief of Fisheries Steve Pallo.  “The urgency is amplified by the fact that a significant amount of Lake Michigan water enters the Illinois River system through the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.  These emergency regulations and the cooperation of anglers, boaters, and the aquaculture industry are keys to slowing the spread of VHS into other waters in Illinois.”

In recent years, surveillance for aquatic diseases affecting fish has been increased throughout the state.  The IDNR will continue its surveillance program, and fish produced at state hatcheries will be tested before they are stocked into Illinois waters.  All fish eggs and imports of fish to state facilities will be disinfected and tested prior to import to ensure that VHS does not jeopardize operation of the state fish hatchery system. 

While VHS is not known to be a threat to human health, anglers are still advised to wash their hands after handling fish and to cook thoroughly any fish they plan to eat.  If handling dead fish or fish that appear to be diseased, protective gloves should be worn. For more information on VHS and the new Illinois regulations aimed at slowing the spread of the virus in Illinois, check the IDNR web site at http://dnr.state.il.us
 
 
 

Greetings friends!

Thanks to those of you who have been patient with us as we get accustomed to operating a seasonal business in a remote location. It's been a little different for us, and we're getting used to doing business in a much smaller community with a more laid back lifestyle than what we are used to in the suburbs.

We are happy to announce our new kitchen staff - Kevin Scharpf and his assistant David Hannaman. Both Kevin and David are excited about this new relationship and so are we.

We are looking forward to a new menu and new specials coming soon. We hope that you continue to be patient as we get accustomed to what our patrons desire. Since the response to the Sunday brunch was limited, we are now opening at 11 a.m. Sundays with our regular menu. We also will be serving brats, burgers, and hot dogs from the beautiful lakeside patio every Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

We will continue to try new things and continue to keep looking for new employees. As you all know we will be losing a majority of our staff come August 10 when the school year begins. We would like to thank our seasonal staff and wish them well in the upcoming school year. So, as we have to understand, we hope you will also. We, of course, are enthusiastically looking for help in all aspects of the restaurant business: prep, short order cooks, dish washers, wait staff, and hostesses are needed. Please stop in and let us know if you're interested in helping out!

We have some exciting upcoming events and we hope you make plans to join us. We have Karaoke by Jackie Lee  returning on Saturday evening, August 30 during Labor Day weekend, and a pig roast and DJ planned for September 20! We hope to see everyone here!

Until then,

Eddie and Lisa

Civil Constructors Paving Division has been awarded the ACL parking lot paving contract and  will begin paving the marina, golf course, and Nixon Beach parking lots in August. Attempts will be made to do the work during the week to avoid inconveniencing the majority of property owners.  Please watch for postings as we become aware of the exact schedule. We will also update this announcement.

When the Marina is being paved all boaters must launch from Nixon Beach, and vice versa.

Anyone wanting their driveways paved during this time should contact Civil for information at 815-235-2200.

Thank you in advance for your patience and consideration during these much needed improvements.

 

County Tax Assessor addresses ACL property tax concerns at BOD meeting
By Cynthia Carton
Apple Core

(Click here for the complete questions and answers.)

Members of the Jo Daviess County Tax Assessor's office were guests of the ACLPOA Board of Directors at their May 17 monthly meeting at the Clubhouse. Donna Berlage, Chief County Assessment Officer; Edna Penticoff, JDC Board of Review Chair; William Reddy, JDC Board of Review; Larry Wiedenheft, JDC Board of Review; Marvin Schultz, County Board Chair; and Dan Reimer, County Administrator came to explain the Property Tax Cycle and Equalization Process, and the County's decision to place a 1.1256 multiplier on property values in Apple River and Thompson Townships.

ACL members received the opportunity to submit questions which were answered one by one by until the allotted time had expired. Chief County Assessment Officer Donna Berlage took the remaining unanswered questions with her, answered them, and returned them to the ACLPOA.

Berlage told the crowd that the decision to place the multiplier on Apple River and Thompson Townships was made following the Illinois Department of Revenue's determination that these townships were under the State-required assessment of 33.33 percent of market value. The failure of the County Board of Review to apply this multiplier would result in a county-wide upward adjustment of 2.5 percent that would remain permanently in place on all real estate taxes imposed by law by the Department of Revenue.

She explained that the determination was made with the knowledge that the increased adjustment factor would inevitably be applied to Apple River and Thompson Townships next tax assessment season regardless of the county wide increase of 2.5 percent for the 2007 tax year. While the Board of Review is sympathetic to the affected taxpayers, there are no other options available under Illinois Revenue Statutes.

According to information released by the Assessor's office, a similar situation occurred in West Galena Township in 1991 and 1992 when real estate taxes rose 28 percent each of these years to adjust for rising market sales.

The release also states that the consequences of the action of applying the multiplier would result in property values being balanced and equally assessed by townships throughout the County.

A complete document explaining the Property Tax Cycle and Equalization Process was provided to everyone in the audience by the Assessor's Office. The pamphlet contains a glossary of terms, assessment sales ratio studies and summary, 2006 assessed values by township, and a number of graphs including a comparison of vacant ACL lots with and without transferable boat docks.

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO READ PAGES FROM THE ASSESSOR'S HANDOUT

Jo Daviess County Property Tax Cycle

Jo Daviess Property Tax Cycle Explanation

Glossary of Tax Terms

Sales Ratio

2006 Sales Ratio Summary of Apple River/Thompson TWP including ACL

Example of Vacant Lot Sales Used by Dept of Rev in Sales Ratio Study

2006 Assessed Values by Community

2006 Assessed Values by Township

NOTICE OF SECOND MEETING FOR ANNUAL DUES INCREASE

TO:   Members of the Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association, Inc.

FROM:   Paula Lange, Corporate Secretary for the Board of Directors of the Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association

RE: Second Meeting on August 2, 2008  at 9 AM to Vote on a Proposed Annual Dues Increase

Notice is hereby given to all qualified members that a special meeting of the Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association, Inc. will be held at the Property Owners Clubhouse, Apple Canyon Lake, Apple River, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, on Saturday, the second day of August, 2008 at nine (9) o’clock a.m.  Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. to allow for early registration.

No one will be allowed to register or submit a proxy for validation after the meeting begins.  All property owners who plan to vote in person must register to receive voting cards.  All persons intending to vote proxies for other members must register to receive voting cards.

The sole purpose for this meeting is to vote upon an increase in annual membership dues for all Apple Canyon Lake property owners.  The total proposed increase is $150 per lot or dwelling.  This will be the second such meeting regarding the annual dues increase and a quorum of thirty percent (30%) of all eligible voters will need to be present in person or by proxy for any action to be taken.  No other matter will be discussed or voted upon at this meeting.

This meeting is called pursuant to a resolution passed by the Board of Directors of the Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association on the twenty-first (21) day of June, 2008.  Voting restrictions allow one vote either in person or by valid proxy per lot or dwelling unit at Apple Canyon Lake.

You may attend by returning the proxy you received with your mailing. Proxies are available at the Association office or from the official website of the ACLPOA at www.applecanyonlake.org. 

Dated this 21st day of June 2008.

Paula Lange, Corporate Secretary
Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association, Inc.
14A157 Canyon Club Drive
Apple River, IL 61001

PROXY BALLOT

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Vendors wanted for Apple Canyon Lake’s 30th Annual Ice Cream Social & Craft Fair on  August 31, 2008, from 10 am - 4 pm. 

This event has grown tremendously over the past few years. Dan Metzger will return again to host the Community Drum Circle from 1-3, and Jarret DuBois and friends from JETS Observatory will once again host Solar Obervation from 11 am - 2 pm.

Don't miss the 30th year of this wonderful Apple Canyon Lake tradition. Event goes on rain or shine. Indoor booths fare full but there are plenty of spaces available outdoors. With more vendors than ever last year, you will want to be sure to get your application in right away!

Pick up your vendor application at the ACL office,  download your application by clicking on the link below, or call 815-492-2769.

DOWNLOAD CRAFTER APPLICATION

Property Owners are invited to submit a Letter to the Editor of the Apple Core. See policy for word limits and restrictions.
Email your letters to Cynthia Carton, Apple Core Managing Editor, at applecore@applecanyonlake.org

 

Property Owners may rent the clubhouse for their special occasion.  Call the Communication Director  at (815)492-2769 or email applecore@applecanyonlake.org  to make your next get-together a beautiful one.

FEES

Purpose	Number in Party	Fri-Sat	Sun-Thurs
Private Receptions/Parties	1 - 75	$125	$ 75
	76 -150	$275	$175
	151 - 250	$450	$325
Business Meeting (weekday only)	1 - 100              $ 75
	Over 100          $175
ACL Club usage Fee	$ 25

Download our  Clubhouse rental agreement for more details.
Click on the Floorplan to see if our clubhouse is right for your next occasion!

 

The ACL Conservation Committee has created a website to provide property owners with the latest information about their ongoing projects as well as other Conservation issues regarding our Number One asset.
Go to aclconservation.com for more information about conservation at ACL.

Aug 2, 9 am, DUES REFERENDUM-2ND MEETING
Aug 2   8:30am,  Blue Gill Tournament (Open to all ages this year!)
Aug 2, 9pm, DJ and Karaoke by Funky J from Chicago-Riley's Cove
Aug 3 Sandy's Kids Summer party
Aug 12, 9am, Ladies Invitational
Aug 23, 8:30am-5pm, Boater Safety Class
Aug 30, 9pm, Karaoke with Jackie Lee-Riley's Cove
Aug 31,  10am - 4pm,  Ice Cream Social & Craft Fair
Sep 11, 1pm & 5 pm, Bocce Tournament and Dinner
Sep 16, 6-8:30pm, Antiques Appraisal Night
Sep 20, 11am - 4 pm, Pig roast, DJ, and Karaoke-Riley's Cove
Nov 11,  10am,   ACL Craft Bazaar
Dec 9 , 10am,   Christmas musicale
Dec 31,  9pm-1am,  New Year’s Eve Party

Solid Waste Recycling Center

 

OCTOBER 1 THRU MARCH 31
Monday 8 - 10 AM
Thursday 4 - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM
Sunday 2 - 4 PM
Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays 

 

APRIL 1 THRU SEPTEMBER 30
Mon, Wed, Fri   7:30 - 9:30 AM
Tues & Thurs   5 - 7 PM

Saturday   10 AM - 2 PM
Sunday   10 AM - 7 PM

 

MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY    10 AM - 7 PM

 

CLOSED THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, & NEW YEAR'S DAY

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Office Business Hours - Open Year 'round

Monday - Friday:  9 AM - 4:30 PM

 

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Customer Service Window Hours

 

APRIL 1, 2008 THRU MAY 10, 2008
Monday - Saturday:  9 AM - 3 PM
Closed Sundays

 

MAY 11, 2008 THRU JULY 6, 2008

* WITH SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS
Monday - Saturday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Sundays: 9 AM - 1 PM

 

* SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS:
Memorial Weekend
Sat, May 24 & Sun, May 25:  9 AM - 4 PM
Monday, May 26:  9 AM - 12 PM
4th of July Weekend
Sunday, July 6: 9 AM - 4 PM

 

JULY 7, 2008 THRU AUGUST 31
Monday - Saturday:  9 AM - 4 PM
Closed Sundays

 

SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 THRU MARCH 31, 2009
Monday - Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM
CLosed Sundays *
* EXCEPTION: OPEN LABOR DAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 31,  9 AM - 3 PM

 

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Pool
Opens Saturday, May 24, weather permitting

 

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Golf Course/Pro Shop

Opens April 4, 2008  weather permitting

 

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Marina

Opens Friday, April 4

 

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Campground

Opens Friday, April 4

 

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The Trails may be closed in the event of excessive rains. Please call DPS at 815-492-2436 if you intend to use the trails after extremely wet/snowy weather.

The new "Walkers Only" trail is now open across from the dam on Apple Canyon Rd, just east of the spillway. No ATVs or golf carts allowed, picnic table along the route. Please feel free to leave your comments in the box provided along the trail.

Call DPS 815-492-2436 if you have any questions or comments regarding the trails.