Choctaw Lake

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2022 BOT Election: Candidates

It is with pleasure that we present to you the slate of nominees for the 2022 Board of Trustees election cycle, Michael Dorne, Steve Grapp, and Suprena Lohrer. While we know you will appreciate their profiles, we also wanted to provide an opportunity to learn more about each candidate and their desire to serve our community. For that reason questions were compiled from the perspective of property owners and submitted to the candidates. Here you will find the profile and question responses submitted by each, for your consideration. We want to thank the candidates for their responsiveness and attention to detail during the nominating process.


The Nominating Committee

2022 CLPOA ELECTION CANDIDATES BIODownload
Michael Dorne Candidate Questions completedDownload
Suprena Lohrer Candidate Questions completedDownload
Steve Grapp Candidate Questions completedDownload

Long Range Planning Committee – Update

Have you been trying to figure out a committee to join! If you enjoy project planning, the Long Range Planning committee is calling your name.

Committee members play a key role in the communities capital budgeting, planning, and execution of enhancement projects.

Examples of projects this committee has worked on include the dock replacement project, lodge renovations, new playground, new tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, and equipment upgrades. This committee is also working on the walking path project.

If interested, contact Suprena Lohrer via email at suprenalohrer@gmail.com.

We hope to hear from you!

Lake Water Testing Update

Hello,

Two weeks ago, the Lake Water Committee began performing weekly observations. Overall, the lake water is in good condition. There is algae growth as evidenced by the green tint in the water. This is normal during the summer months.

Our focus is primarily on the growth of Blue-Green algae and the level of the toxin called Microcystin. Although we believe our current levels are very low, we did send in a sample this week to measure our Microcystin levels. The results of this sample will provide a baseline for future testing throughout the summer. The results will be shared with the community as we receive them.

If you are not familiar with Blue-Green Algae, please take a few minutes to read the picture below and visit the website posted on the sign. This sign is posted at the beach, the Marina launch ramp, and at the Dam.

Ask the candidates!

Property Owners,


Due to current COVID restrictions, we are unable to hold the usual Meet the Candidates event.  In lieu of this event, we are asking that if you have any questions for the current candidates please submit at clpoa@choctawlake.com by midnight Tuesday, December 15th.  We will have each of the candidates answer the questions and publish them in future Choctaw Weekly emails.  


In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us by phone or email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.


Nominating Committee

What is that clear blob substances along your dock or boat lift…?

Below is a past article from the Lake Water Quality team.  Recently, these “blobs” have been spotted in our lake.  Please read below to learn about it.  Unfortunately, these aerobic animal can cause an issue with your boat intake.  On the other hand, it’s a sign of good water quality.  Hope you find this article helpful.

 

Blob Sightings

A few residents reported “blobs” growing underwater on their docks and boat lifts late last summer. They looked something like the blob in this picture. Yikes!

Source: http://eol.org/pages/601031/overview

As is turns out, this strange thing is not so bad. Eugene C. Braig, Program Director, Aquatic Ecosystems at The Ohio State University says it’s bryozoan colonies. His summary is that “freshwater bryozoans are generally harmless.  Colonies’ ability to clog the intake of equipment that needs to draw water (pumps, etc.) is probably the biggest associated concern.  If anything, freshwater bryozoans imply at least something good about water quality: as aerobic animals, they can only persist in oxygenated water; as filter feeders, they can help to improve water clarity if they occur in relatively high density.” On the other hand, he says that bryozoan colonies don’t put up much defense against being colonized by other organisms. He advises no one deliberately eat bryozoan colonies. Good advice if this crossed anyone’s mind!

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