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Potawatomi Property Owners Association 55820 George Lake Road Barnes, WI 54873
DRUMBEAT NEWSLETTER February 2020
PPOA Contact Information - Board Members
President
Richard Tello
1780 Island Lake Road
Barnes, WI 54873
P: 715-795-2211
Vice-President
William Schilling
2030 Island Lake Road
Barnes, WI 54873
P: 608-348-6326 or 608-778-4134
Treasurer
Barba Clements
55680 East Island Drive
Barnes, WI 54873
P: 715-795-3314 or 715-495-7134
Secretary
Nancy Collyard
55955 East Island Drive
Barnes, WI 54873
P: 715-795-2476 or 218-341-4709
Director
Rob Lynch
1645 Broken Arrow Trail
Barnes WI 54873
P: 701-793-3570
Director
Janette Laberdie
55340 Badger Trail
Barnes, WI 54873
P: 715-816-0578
POTAWATOMI EVENT CALENDAR 2020
*Event calendar subject to change. Updates will be posted at:
www.potawatomipropertyowners.com
Potawatomi Property Owners Association (PPOA) - 55820 George Lake Road - Barnes, WI 54873
Join the Potawatomi Team! Our Association is looking for a part-time MAINTENANCE PERSON for the upcoming 2020 operating season (May 1 – Oct 1). The position will provide general maintenance of PPOA owned properties including the Island, Campground and common areas. The ideal individual should be customer service focused with basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing and landscaping skills. Negotiable hourly rate. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, contact Rick Tello, PPOA President at 715-795-2211 for more information.
DAY/DATE EVENT DESCRIPTION
Wednesday Jan 1 Annual Property Assessments Due
Saturday Feb 1 Reservations begin for full Island, seasonal campground, weekly rentals
Saturday Feb 15 Reservations begin for all rentals (Island and campground)
Wednesday Apr 1 Last Day to Pay Annual Property Assessments (without penalty)
Saturday Apr 25 PPOA Board of Directors Meeting – 9:00 AM at the Caretaker (Island)
Friday May 1 Potawatomi Facilities OPEN – weather permitting
Saturday May 23 PPOA Open House – 9:00 AM at the Wannigan (Island)
Saturday May 23 PPOA Board of Directors Meeting – 10:00 AM at the Wannigan (Island)
Saturday June 6 Firewise Chipping Event – Deadline to have materials ready for chipping
Saturday June 20 PPOA Board of Directors Meeting – 9:00 AM at the Wannigan (Island)
Saturday July 18 PPOA Board of Directors Meeting – 9:00 AM, Screen Porch on East Island Lake Drive
Saturday July 18 Discover Potawatomi Picnic – 12:00 Noon, Screen Porch on East Island Lake Drive – Bring your own chair
Saturday Aug 22 Annual Meeting (all PPOA members) – Election of Board Members. Coffee – 9:00 AM, Meeting – 9:30 AM - Location TBD
Saturday Aug 29 PPOA Board of Directors Meeting – 9:00 AM at the Wannigan (Island)
Saturday Sep 5 Firewise Chipping Event – Deadline to have materials ready for chipping
Saturday Sep 19 PPOA Board of Directors Meeting – 9:00 AM at the Wannigan (Island)
Monday Sep 28 Potawatomi Facilities CLOSED for the season
Saturday Oct 17 PPOA Board of Directors Meeting – 9:00 AM at the Caretaker (Island)
Barnes Area Historical Association
4545 County Hwy N
Barnes, WI 54873
Lu Peet
Phone: 715-795-3065
Greetings! Winter is (hopefully) winding down, and here at the Ranger Station business is picking up. We are still using snowshoes to work in the woods, but fire season preparation is in full swing. While our staff is busy attending refresher training and readying fire gear, there are a few things you can do as well. As the spring wildfire season approaches, take a few minutes to assess your property for fire hazards. Remember, the most important person in protecting a house from wildfire is not a firefighter, but the property owner! Preventative action taken by the owner before the wildfire occurs is critical. A few quick fixes that can have a huge impact are: - Keep flammables like lumber and firewood at least 30 feet from buildings. Move firewood piles out from under the deck. Clean out all areas that are a natural trap for leaves and pine needles, such as against the foundation, a windowsill or ledge, and under the deck or stairs. A flying ember can land in these fuel rich locations and bring the fire up against your home. Remove tree branches that extend over the roof. Help your neighbors to do the same thing! - During spring cleanup, mulching or chipping of yard waste is preferred (just don't place those materials next to your home). If you do elect to burn, ensure you obtain a burning permit, either at the Ranger Station, a local Emergency Fire Warden, online, or by phone. Follow those restrictions on the permit, and check conditions prior to burning every time by calling 1-888-WIS-BURN (947-2876), or by checking online after 11:00 AM at dnr.wi.gov keyword "fire". Most often, if burning is allowed that day, the window will not be until after 6:00 PM when the fire weather has laid down for the day. As the snow leaves us and we enjoy the warmer weather of spring, stop by the station for your annual burn permit, information on creating a defensible space around your home, or just to chat. I am available to visit your property to walk through and discuss the home ignition zone and ways to improve your fire preparedness. You can reach the station at (715) 795-2565 or reach me on my work mobile at (715) 308-1025 if I am out and about. Wishing you a safe spring from the WI DNR Barnes Ranger Station. Andy Wilcox Forester Ranger
Thank you to all our sponsors, including FIREWISE USA.
For calendar and Potawatomi event updates, go to
www.potawatomipropertyowners.com
2020 Island Cabins and Campground Rental Rates (Property Owners and their Guests)
Cabin 1 $63.30 per night $30 Cleaning Deposit Cedarwood $79.13 per night $30.00 Cleaning Deposit Cabin 2 $47.48 per night $30.00 Cleaning Deposit Lakeview $116.05 per night $75.00 Cleaning Deposit
Cabins 3, 4, 5 & 6 $42.20 per night for each cabin $30.00 Cleaning Deposit Lodge $179.55 per night $125.00 Cleaning Deposit Caretaker $116.05 per night $75.00 Cleaning Deposit Whole Island $659.38 per night $350.00 Cleaning Deposit
Campground Sites - Daily $21.10 per unit – no hook ups $31.65 per unit – with hook ups Campground Sites - Weekly $126.60 per unit – no hook ups $189.90 per unit – with hook ups Campground Sites - Seasonal (May 1 – Oct 1) $1688.00 per unit – no hook ups $2321.00 per unit – with hook ups
**Prices include 5.5% Wisconsin sales tax. Reservations for rentals on the Island and Campground will only be approved from PPOA members with current assessments paid. For more information, or to request a rental, visit potawatomipropertyowners.com or call Rick at 715-795-2211.
President’s Letter
Here we are in the middle of the winter season. Snow has come early and in large quantities. Snowmobilers and skiers, as well as the local businesses, are very happy. This past fall, the new septic system on the island was completed. It serves the Caretaker, Cedarwood and the Wannigan. The campground has new electricals inside the shower/toilet building, as well as new towers for campers using electrical hookups. The plumbing for the new showers, toilets, and sinks is complete and will be ready to use this summer. The rental rates are included in this Drumbeat issue. The road is in fair condition but will be worked on in the spring. The board has also decided to keep the cabin rental rates the same as last year. This summer I would like to see some of the cabins painted or stained on the outside. The horse swings on the playground also need to be repainted. Volunteer help will be needed for these projects. Please contact me or any board member to let us know if you can help. No date has been set since owners are here at variable times. This summer, I suspect the lakes will be higher than any time in recorded history. This is going to create problems for everyone. First, shorelines are going to be impacted by erosion. Second, docks are going to be difficult to be placed, if at all. Third, the causeway over the lake leading to the island will have to be monitored carefully for erosion. It may need to have work done to it to protect it from possible collapse. Hopefully, the level of the lake does not come over the causeway. Options to protect lake assets are being considered by the board. I would ask all owners and guests who use recreational boats on the lake to keep speeds down to reduce wakes. Also, keeping a good distance from the causeway will help. Please remember that Island Lake is our most precious asset of PPOA and we all need to help protect it. Included with the Drumbeat is an event calendar. Dates of interest are the picnic on July 18, and two chipping days scheduled on June 6 and September 5. Thanks to Rob Lynch for updating the PPOA website. It has an updated look and new information for owners. I encourage all to visit the website at potawatamipropertyowners.com. Thanks, Rob for your hard work. I would also like to thank Drumbeat sponsors and businesses for their support. I encourage everyone to support these businesses whenever possible. Finally, I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday season with family and friends. The board worked hard this past year to try to make things better for PPOA owners and guests and I wish to thank them all. I hope everyone has an enjoyable winter—wherever you are—and, hopefully, we will see you this summer for volunteer work or just plain fun. Rick Tello Board President
Potawatomi Property Owners Association 55820 George Lake Rd Barnes, WI 54873