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Contents Alphabetical Klinger Lake Residential Directory . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Benham Beach. . . . . . . . . . . 30 Bluff Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Breezy Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Carolina Heights . . . . . . . . . 32 Cedar Bluff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Dogwood Hills . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Dogwood Shores . . . . . . . . . 36 Edgewater Beach . . . . . . 40-41 Hillandale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Midway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mineral Springs . . . . . . . . . . 44 Mound Springs. . . . . . . . . . . 46 North Shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Oakwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51 Pine Bluff. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53 Sandy Beach, North . . . . . . 54 Sandy Beach, South. . . . 56-57 Saunders Shores . . . . . . . . . 58 Sunnyside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-71 Michigan Water Safety Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-73 Cover photo by David McBride
Klinger Lake Association www.klingerlakeassociation.org www.facebook.com/KlingerLakeAssociation
MISSION STATEMENT The Klinger Lake Association (KLA) is committed to serving our lake community. Our priorities are to: • PRESERVE the traditions and lifestyle of the community • PROTECT the environment and the investment in lake property • SUPPORT the programs and activities that add value to the lake experience • ENCOURAGE the sharing of ideas and information To accomplish the above stated purposes, the elected members of the Board of Directors of the Klinger Lake Association are responsible for the following activities: Audit (Rieth, Pancoast, Bowers) Conduct an annual audit of the Association’s financial resources. Beach Representatives & Membership (Snyder) Develop a group of Beach Representatives for each of the various beaches around the Lake to: develop the Neighborhood Watch program in cooperation with the Sheriff’s department; provide communication between the residents and the Klinger Lake Association Board of Directors; work to increase membership in the Association in cooperation with the other Board Members and Beach Representatives. 3
Boat Parade (Vercler, Doug VanMeter) Coordinate the annual 4th of July Boat Parade Communications (Needham, Reihl, Bowers) Maintain communication links between the Klinger Lake Association and the lake residents via Facebook and the KLA website, www.klingerlakeassociation.org Dam Control and Maintenance (Pancoast, Jamie Kasey) Adjust the Klinger Lake dam as needed to maintain the legal level and work with the County Drain Commissioner to ensure proper maintenance. Directory/Database (Bowers, Baker, Vercler, Snyder, Needham) Coordinate and publish an annual lake resident directory with advertising. Fireworks (Stutesman, Doe, Rieth, Vercler, Baker) Collect donations and coordinate volunteers for the annual Klinger Lake Fourth of July Fireworks. The Board is responsible for obtaining permits, coordinates Sheriff patrols and contracts a professional fireworks company. History (Kitchen) Maintain the Association’s historical records and items. Responsible for the supply and sales of the history books and other items offered by the Association. Law Enforcement Liaison (Rieth) Interfaces with Sheriff's Marine Patrol, DNR, and EGLE as required. Keeps up-to-date on rules and regulations for lake use and boating safety. Local Government Liaison (Baker) Maintains a relationship with White Pigeon Township government groups to assist in keeping the KLA board and KLA members informed about local government actions. Michigan Lakes and Streams Association (Stutesman) Maintain liaison with the statewide organization and participate in appropriate programs. Real Estate (Kirsch, Doe) Report on real estate activity in the Klinger Lake area. Water Quality (Bowers, Needham) Monitor the water quality and chemical changes of the lake by having periodic samples analyzed. Work with the Michigan Lake and Stream Association/DEQ Cooperative Lake Monitoring Program (CLMP). Monitor and map aquatic plant growth and invasive aquatic life and make recommendations for corrective action. 4
Klinger Lake Association, Inc. 2020-21 Officers President Vice President Treasurer Secretary
Mike Needham Julie Stutesman Kirby Baker Ashley Vercler
269-625-0060 269-221-1042 269-483-6961 269-535-2026
Board Members Chris Bowers Debbie Doe Allison Kirsch Katie Kitchen
847-682-5309 269-689-9466 269-625-2558 502-472-1978
Barb Pancoast Edgar Reihl Andy Rieth Sharon Snyder
269-625-7251 224-551-1005 317-908-4767 269-689-8396
Beach Representatives Coordinator – Sharon Snyder 269-689-8396 Beach Benham Beach Bluff Beach Breezy Beach Carolina Heights Cedar Bluff Dogwood Hills Dogwood Shore Edgewater Beach Edgewater Beach Hillandale Midway and Mineral Springs Mound Springs North Shore Oakwood Beach Oakwood Beach Pine Bluff Sandy Beach North Sandy Beach South Saunders Shore Sunnyside
Representative Karin Zona Sara Lee Kathy Zimont Barbara Pancoast Bob Morrow Noreen Owczarzak Judy Merrell Desi Gosselink Judy Ferrel Erin Melchi-Baker Peg Davis Vi Schuler Beth Dickerson Alison Moriarity Dorrie Kelly Barbara Pancoast Paul Roe Shelley Conners Libby Hagberg Shelley Cartwright
Phone 269-251-1658 480-227-1175 269-214-8728 269-625-7251 269-651-8850 708-209-5418 269-503-0471 480-319-2793 269-464-1464 269-651-6203 269-659-0959 616-443-3252 630-846-0814 269-651-5108 269-651-6484 269-625-7251 269-651-9478 269-659-0818 269-651-5247 269-464-1010
Emergency Numbers State Police......................................................................................................................911 Non-Emergency 269-483-7611
Fire Department ...............................................................................................................911 Non-Emergency 269-483-9414
Poison Control .................................................................................................800-222-1222 St. Joseph County Sheriff Dept........................................................................................911 Sheriff Mark Lillywhite 269-467-9045, ext 226
White Pigeon Township Office ........................................................................269-483-7043 Electric AEP (Power) 24 Hour Customer Service .......................800-311-6424 Gas Michigan Gas Utilities 24 Hour Customer Service .......................800-401-6402 24 Hour Emergency Service .....................800-401-6451 White Pigeon Sanitary System .......................................................................269-625-5506 St. Joseph County Animal Control .................................................................269-467-6475 5
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C.L. Fish Locksmith cell#
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MEYERS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 63
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DRESSER LAW
What We Do
Practice Areas
We work with individuals and businesses across Southwest and South Central Michigan, organizing their assets for effective continuance during life and after death.
John R. Dresser Principal Attorney www.dresser-law.com (269) 689-8527
Business Law & Planning Estate Planning & Administration Agriculture Law Real Estate Law Cottage Law Mediation
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J &D’s
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269-432-2788 Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm • Sat 9am to 2pm
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SISTER COMPANY
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JOHN B. SIMPSON & CO.
In Business Since 1954
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Floral • Gifts Plants • Unique Items
269-651-1000
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MOSTROM & ASSOC., INC. “Land Surveying” Our Mission is to Provide Honest Service at the Most Professional Level Family Owned & Operated Since 1979 • Mortgage Reports • Boundary Surveys • Land Division Surveys • Legal Description Prep • Topographic Surveys • ALTA/NSPS Surveys • Construction Layout • Elevation Certificates • Letter of Map Amendments • Scanning • Drone Surveys 2 Locati
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Taking the Danger Out of the Job for You
Andy Gest Owner
“Your Tree Experts”
• Tree Removal • Stump Grinding • Lot Clearing
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• Storm Damage • Trimming • View Cuts & More
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Great Lakes Pest Control Services, Inc. 269-659-8730
506 E. Chicago Rd. Sturgis, MI 49091 Bryan 269-625-1726 Jeff 269-625-4623
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LUMBER CO Serving the Klinger Lake Area Since 1938
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Index of Advertisers Anita Ritter Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Farmers State Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Financial Planning
Financial Services
Aquatic Weed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Frohriep Auto Body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lake & Pond Management
Auto Repair
The Ayres Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Frohriep Auto Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Insurance
Auto Repair
Bird, Scheske, Reed & Beemer P.C. . . . 32
Gest Tree Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Attorney
Tree Removal
Bogen Concrete, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Golden Finch Frame & Gallery . . . . . . . 51
Concrete Contractor
Custom Framing
Bontrager Fiberglass Specialties, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 44
Great Lakes Pest Control Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Fiberglass Repair
Pest Control
Byler Electric, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Hagadorn Mechanical Services . . . . . . 43
Electrician
HVAC
C.L. Fish, Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Hannapel Kitchen-Bath-Window-Door . . . . . . . . 49
Locksmith
Cabinets, Windows & Doors
C.L. Van Deventer Agency . . . . Back Cover Insurance
Harker Excavating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Excavating
Chupp Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Insurance
Hometown Heating & Plumbing . . . . . . 28 HVAC
Coldwater Lake Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Marine Services
Huddlestun Lumber Company . . . . . . . 69 Building Supplies
Compton Marine Sales & Service . . . . . 46 Marine Services
J&D's Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Custom Cabinets & Countertops
Culligan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Water Treatment
John B. Simpson & Company. . . . . . . . 66 HVAC
D & S Builders, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Builder/Contractor
Klinger Lake Country Club . . . . . . . . . . 37 Golf Course & Country Club
David Munn Custom Builder, LLC . . . . . 52 Builder/Contractor
LC Covers LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Boat Covers
Designs by Vogt's. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Florist
LL Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Electrician
Dresser Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Attorney 70
Index of Advertisers Meyers Automotive Service . . . . . . . . . 63
Southern Michigan Bank & Trust. . . . . . 59
Auto Repair
Financial Services
Mostrom & Assoc. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Southwind Flooring, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Land Surveyor
Flooring
O'Sullivan Real Estate . . Inside Front Cover
State Farm/Greg Hoover . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Real Estate
Insurance
Olive Fresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. . . . . 35
Specialty Foods
Event Venue
PostNet of Sturgis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Sturgis Glass LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Shipping & Printing Services
Glass Installation & Services
Professional Climbers Tree Service . . . 29
Sturgis Overhead Door & Ladder . . . . . 58
Tree Removal
Garage Doors & Ladders
Re/Max Elite Group/ Mike Brorson . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
Sun & Shade Awning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Boat Covers & Awnings
Real Estate
Tangibles Resale & Consignment . . . . . 63
Re/Max Elite Group/ Debbie & Mike Doe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Home Furnishings
Thurston Woods Village . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Real Estate
Retirement Community
Re/Max Elite Group/Sue Roach . . . . . . 25 Wagoner's Hometown Grocery . . . . . . . 43
Real Estate
Grocery Store
Red Rose Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 West on Warren Gallery + Grill. . . . . . . 27
Flooring & Window Treatments
Restaurant
Revolution Health P.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 White Pigeon Township Library . . . . . . 67
Health Care
Library
Riverside Canvas Covers. . . . . . . . . . . 40 Willer's Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Boat Covers
Shoe Store
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Highlights of Michigan Water Safety Regulations BOAT REGISTRATION All vessels must be registered to operate on Michigan waterways. The only exceptions to registration rules are privately owned non-motorized canoes, kayaks, or rowboats under 16 feet in length. All sail boats must be registered regardless of their size. All vessels with any type of motor, gas or electric, must be registered including inflatable vessels. If you purchased a new or used vessel you have only 15 days to get it registered. OPERATION OF VESSELS and AGE RESTRICTIONS – Boats Persons less than 12 years of age: – May operate a boat powered by a motor of no more than 6 horsepower (hp) legally without restrictions – May operate a boat powered by a motor of more than 6 hp but no more than 35 hp legally only if they: • Have been issued a boating safety certificate and have it on board the boat and • Are directly supervised on board by a person – May not legally operate a boat powered by a motor of more than 35hp under any circumstances Those born on or after July 1, 1996 may operate a boat legally only if they have been issued a boating safety certificate and have it on board the boat. Those before July 1, 1996 may operate a boat legally without a boating safety certificate. OPERATION OF VESSELS and AGE RESTRICTIONS – Personal Watercraft (e.g. WaveRunners, SeaDoos) Persons less than 14 years of age may not legally operate a PWC Those 14 and 15 years of age may legally operate a PWC only if they have been issued a boating safety certificate and: – They are accompanied on board by his/her parent or legal guardian or by a person at least 21 years of age who has been designated by the parent or legal guardian, or – They are operating or riding the PWC at a distance of not more than 100 feet from his or her parent or legal guarding or designee Those at least 16 years of age and born after December 31, 1978 may operate a PWC legally only if they have been issued a boating safety certificate Those born on or before December 31, 1978 may operate a PWC legally without a boating safety certificate 72
(These are provided for convenience. A complete listing of Michigan Boating Laws is available at www.michigan.gov/dnr or from the St Joseph County Sheriff at 269-467-9045)
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE REQUIREMENTS (PFD) All vessels—including canoes and kayaks—must be equipped with a PFD for each person on board or being towed. USGA approved type I, II, or III that are of the proper size must be readily available. If the vessel is less than 16 feet or is a canoe or kayak, you can choose either a wearable or throwable (type IV) type PFD. All children under the age of 6 must wear a PFD whenever the vessel is under motion. There will be no exceptions to this law per St. Joseph County Marine Patrol. With the increased use of Stand-up Paddle Boards, please understand that a PFD is not required, but highly recommended. OTHER BOATER SAFETY ADVICE Be sure to check all your other safety devices — fire extinguishers, lights and horns — for correct operation after the winter. Fire extinguishers are required on most vessels. Make sure they are properly charged, are in working order, and readily available if you have need of one. Proper distance control is very important. When operating a vessel or being towed, the vessel or person being towed must be at least 100 feet from a shoreline, a moored or anchored vessel, a dock or a raft, and any person in the water, unless operating at no-wake speed. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Although it is legal to have an open container on board, it is illegal to operate any vessel under the influence. Please operate safely. HOURS OF WATERCRAFT OPERATION Legal hours of operations vary based on the type of vessel. Personal watercraft can be legally operated only between 8am and sunset. Boats may not tow a skier, wakeboard, inflatable, or other contrivance between 1 hour after sunset until 1 hour before sunrise. Please be considerate of others. CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY A recent new law requires all boaters to remove all drain plugs from bilges, ballast tanks and live wells every time a boat or watercraft is removed from the water for trailering. All water must be drained from these locations as well. Trailers, boats and conveyances must also be free of all aquatic organisms, including plants. Unused bait must be disposed of in a manner so as not to allow it back into a body of water. In the past, these items were a courtesy…now it’s THE LAW. This new law can be enforced by any law enforcement officer. 73
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