GATE & CHIPPING

A big thank you goes out to Jake and Kathleen for painting the main gate. It looks great!

Final chipping date of the season: Tuesday, August 5th.

BREAKING-IN GILL'S "TOPLESS GAZEBO"

BASEBALL GAME, CANYON RIM STYLE

IT'S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL BASEBALL GAME. IT WILL BE HELD AT CAMP UTLEY (LOT #120) ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND STARTING AT 4:00P.M. THE RULES INCLUDE A WIFFLE BALL, SHEILA G. AS PITCHER ON BOTH SIDES, STACKED TEAMS AND PLENTY OF LAUGHS.

THERE WILL BE FOOD AND DRINKS. COME ONE, COME ALL AND MAY THE BEST TEAM (MINE) WIN.

SPORTSMANSHIP REQUIRED.

2nd Chipping Date

The Forest Service will be at Canyon Rim on Thursday, July 10th at 9:00 a.m. for a 2nd round of chipping our piles. We need help with chipping, spreading chips and cleaning up the fence project. Thanks!

Thank you!

Thank you to the Forest Service for providing two workers and their chipper on Thursday morning. We accomplished a great deal! A BIG thank you to Stephanie W., Del G., Lee W. & John F. for participating. The Forest Service will be back on Thursday, July 10th at 9:00 a.m., and stay for approximately 9 hours. We should be able to tackle the rest of the association at that time. It will also allow you time to drag out more wood. As it stands, they will be back in August, as well. We appreciate Kathleen G. setting the dates up for us! Again, much gratitude to those who helped!

CHIPPING DATE CHANGE

THE FOREST SERVICE WILL BE AT CANYON RIM THIS THURSDAY, JUNE 26th, AT 6:30 a.m. SEE YOU THERE!

I'll be breaking in my new chainsaw ... ;)

SUMMER WORK PARTY AND BBQ

These guys worked really hard down in the parking lot on the fence. Great job, boys!
Bob E. and Bill were still hard at it when I rode down late in the afternoon.
Bob B. and his Treker.

Brent & Peggy, post bridge work.
Adore Sara and Virgil!
Garland, working the backhoe ...
Can you say tangled mess? Sort of like Jaci's coffee pots are becoming!
Barb & Watson, coming back from bridge duty.

Casey, Gordon & Sam ... great job boys!
Richard & Kathy
Yea.
John has given me 3 warnings, next time it's a speeding ticket.

Stephanie on the chainsaw. Way to go girl!

Don's daughter and granddaughter ~ meter reading duty. He taught them well.
Cool tractor. Great operator. Thanks John.
Louise's son and granddaughter, out for a ride.
Thanks Susanne for all your hard work; I heard Earl worked pretty hard, as well.
Our very own little garbage pail girls ... Nancy & Janet. Great cranberry dessert, Janet, and Nancy, you just plain rock.

Del, Lucas and Todd ... up at the water tanks. We almost lost Del in the deep hole they dug. You boys are studs.
Yep!
Carl, you are the best. Thanks for all your hard work!
Saturday began with our annual breakfast meeting in the parking lot. We had quite the list of chores and a great crew on hand to begin the tasks. That's when the fun started!

The barbeque was a success (other than someone not being able to cook hamburgers quickly enough). There were a lot of people who worked up a hearty appetite after a morning of hard work! The afternoon was beautiful and everybody brought fantastic food.

Work resumed after the barbeque and we accomplished a great deal. Thanks to everyone who participated. We have a wonderful and supportive Association.

Thank you, Lowell and Sheila for organizing the event. We appreciate your efforts, contributions and leadership.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. SUMMER WORK PARTY & BARBEQUE: The summer work party is scheduled for June 21st. It will begin with the traditional breakfast meeting in the winter parking lot at 8:30am. The barbeque will start at 1:00pm at Kathleen Utley's cabin (lot #120). Please bring your tables and chairs along with a favorite side dish. The association will provide drinks, hamburgers, hot dogs, plates and utensils. Work will continue after the barbeque.
2. FOREST SERVICE CHIPPERS: The Forest Service is set to chip our wood piles on June 27th at 9:00am. Again, help is greatly appreciated!
3. HOE-DOWN: The annual Hoe-Down is once again going to be held at Andy and Kellie's place on August 30th.

SUMMER BBQ

ARE THERE ANY VOLUNTEERS OUT THERE TO HOST THE SUMMER BBQ? IT WILL BE HELD AT MY PLACE IF NECESSARY ... AND WE ALL KNOW HOW BORING THAT WOULD BE! IT'S SIMPLE, FUN AND A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO MEET NEW MEMBERS. YOU WILL RECEIVE A LOT OF HELP SETTING UP. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PROVIDE A SPOT!

THE MAIN GATE IS OPEN!

The main gate is officially open. According to a report this morning, there is still snow at the Y, just above Gill's turnoff ... so use caution.

We would appreciate it if you could remove trailers and equipment from the winter parking lot. They need to be moved as soon as possible per our agreement with the LDS Stakes who own the lot.

Summit County and their chipping crew is scheduled for Friday, June 27th. It would be a great time to start dragging wood to the road or winter parking lot. Please stack wood neatly and out of the roadside pits. Assistance with chipping is always greatly appreciated!

MAIN GATE OPENING

A tentative date has been set for May 16th to open the main gate! Of course, this will hinge on the weather and road conditions. It may be more difficult to access the upper loop and properties as opposed to gaining entrance into lower properties. Please use good judgement and care, as the roads may continue to be muddy and it will cause a great deal of damage when traveling on such conditions. We will keep you posted for an official announcement!

NOTIFICATION: DELAY OF BRIDGE WORK

The Board has decided to postpone the addition of concrete approaches to the bridges. The large amount of snowfall has already delayed access to our cabins/properties. It will also give us time to allow for possible bids and members more time for fall preparations. The project is now set to start in the fall or the following spring. We will certainly keep you posted.

As it stands now (weather permitting) we should be able to drive up the road in approximately two weeks. Again, we will notify you as soon as the gate opens.

Someday we will have snow-free roads and concrete aprons. I'm stoked!

WARNING: WE HAVE A FEW SCREWS LOOSE

Apparently someone has lost a fair amount of screws and nails around the bridge area and up the road. Stephanie W. notified us of this and picked up a few pounds. Lowell gathered a few more today (note his artistic photography). We appreciate members who collect garbage and hazards along the way; it keeps the association tidy and safe. So if you have a few loose screws, contact Lowell and/or Stephanie.

WINTER PARKING LOT GATE

The mag-lock on the winter parking lot gate has been repaired. You may gain access by using the keypad. Lowell sent an e-mail with the two usable codes. If you have any questions regarding this matter or need the codes, please contact Lowell.

It is important not to force the gate open, as it will result in damage and someone will come looking for you. ;)

2008 Spring Membership Meeting Summary

1. The 2008 budget was approved; including the addition of concrete aprons to the bridges.



2. Additional valves at the tank and water meters to better monitor our water system



3. Additional lock boxes at the gate



4. Chipping dates: Fri., 06-27 & Fri., 07-11



5. Tentative hoe-down dates: weekend prior to or after Labor Day



6. Implementing a Long Term Planning Committee to address future needs: Kathleen U., Kelvin, along with membership participation of John F., Julie O., Kathy E., Lisa S., Stephanie M. & Stephanie W.



7. Spring clean-up & picnic dates: 06-21, rain-out date 06-28

Thank you to everyone who participated. We have a great association!

A FRIENDLY REMINDER:

OUR 2008 SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING TONIGHT AT THE HOLLADAY LIBRARY AT 6:30PM.

SEE YOU THERE!

WAY TO GO, JOHNNY!!!

OUR VERY OWN JOHN FORSTER IS NOW A FISHING CELEBRITY! CONGRATULATIONS!

Check out the newspaper story from Homer, Alaska.

http://homernews.com/