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Adopt - A - Road Cleanup - Saturday, Sept. 23rd Please join us at Silver Lake Park (N. East Silver Lake Rd) - 10:00am Sharp! We will provide you with vests, bags, and trash grabbers Questions may be directed to: Ron Grin (231) 715-0920 *Rain date notification via email - Many Hands Make Light Work - ****************************************************************** SLIA ALERT Monday, September 11th .. A Eurasian Milfoil treatment is scheduled for Silver Lake - areas treated will be posted. People & animals should stay out of water for 24 hours where posted. Lawns, gardens, should not be watered from lake for 48 hours where posted.
SLIA CALENDAR - 2023 ... The 2023 calendar is in progress as events are scheduled ......
Stay tuned for postings as they are determined. ***If you are a member of the association and have registered your email address with us, you will also be advised via gmails of upcoming events or events in progress - if you are not a member see the membership page, download and send in your form with your dues and become part and receive these benefits! **************************************************
The following is a summary from the Silver Lake Improvement Association annual meeting held on 8/5/23. Official minutes will be available prior to our 2024 annual meeting.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
We had a good year`s participation. Flags and laminated certificates were awarded to the following families:
Open Forum Discussion: Wake Boats - Ken summarized the recommendation from the new MI DNR report on wake boats: must operate 500 feet from shore, in 15 feet or deeper water, and clean boat and ballast before changing lakes. The board will contact the Marine Sheriff and DNR to find out if any enforcement is planned for the recommendations. The DNR report can be found at Fisheries-Report-37-Wake-Boat-Study-Official-Version-Released-7-28-23.pdf Commercial Marinas & Jet Ski Rental - We had discussion about commercial use of Silver Lake by the marinas on US-31 and a Jet Ski Rental. Comments were made about marinas overusing the boat launch, blocking the launch, and power-loading their boats. The board will discuss re-visiting the marinas and seek win-win solutions to concerns raised by the membership. A member commented on a Jet Ski rental company at the boat launch. The board will work to connect with this company about safety and ask them to reinforce the message to customers. Mooring Buoys – A member commented that you can put out a mooring ball without a permit. There was disagreement about mooring distance and amount of time moored and the board will seek clarification from the DNR.
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Silver Lake Improvement Association Annual Meeting Notice Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 9:00 a.m.
Garfield Township Hall - 3848 Veterans Drive Traverse City, MI 49685 8:30 - SIGN IN - REFRESHMENTS - GET ACQUAINTED ________________________________________________________________________ Featuring: + RESTORATIVE LAKE SCIENCES, INC. Jennifer Jones - Report on the health and condition of Silver Lake Shoreline Health - Tips for natural landscapes and preventing erosion + NOVEL APPROACH TO EURASIAN MILFOIL Ken Kaufman, Manual process used by other lakes to capture Milfoil + REGATTA WINNERS PRESENTATION + UPDATE ON THE GREAT BIG SILVER LAKE BEACH BALL *** A mailing was sent to all owners/residents of Silver Lake, including this agenda and a membership form - please bring your membership form with you to the meeting, it would be helpful if you would fill it out ahead of time. If you are unable to attend, please send your membership form with your dues to - P.O. Box 117 - Grawn, MI 49637. Membership Information - Membership runs from September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024. Annual membership is $25 per household/property, contributions are welcomed. If you wish to receive the Riparian Magazine, the $14 subscription cost must be paid by November 1st so the order can be placed on time. You will receive the first issue of the year in March, 2024. If you did not receive the notice, or have any questions, please reply to the SLIA e-mail address - www.silverlakeimprovement.com and you will be helped. AGAIN - SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023, 8:30 A.M BE THERE - BE INFORMED - SHARE YOUR INPUT! ***********************************************
2023 ADOPT - A - ROAD FALL CLEAN UP Saturday, July 15th - 10:00 a.m. We will meet at 10:00 sharp at the Silver Lake Park on East Silver Lake Road North to clean East Silver Lake Road. Questions, please contact Ron Grin at 231-715-0920 *********************************************************************** *** WHILE WE ARE CLEANING UP EAST SILVER LAKE ROAD - LET`S REMEMBER TO CLEAN OUR OWN PROPERTIES CORRECTLY AS WELL! Remember - Leaves in the lake = Phosphorus = muck! Please don`t be a "mucker-upper"! Rake your leaves, bag them, and take them to the Grand Traverse Recycle Center - please do not blow them into the lake. If you have a lawn service - please advise them as well! The Recycle center is located at: 2471 N Keystone Rd, 231-941-5555, Recycle hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10 - 4:30 - Saturday 9-3:30 It`s only $1 for a large bag! For more information on recyclable items, visit www.Garfield-Twp.com, "Recycle Smart ", or call 231-941-1620 (Residents of Garfield Twp may obtain a one-time free pass at the Twp Hall, again stop in, visit website, or call 231-941-1620 for details.) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
EURASIAN MILFOIL TREATMENT - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7TH - BARRING INCLEMENT WEATHER - TREATED AREAS WILL BE POSTED. PLEASE KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS OUT OF WATER FOR 24 HOURS IF YOU ARE IN POSTED AREA. IF IRRIGATING GARDENS AND NEW LAWNS WITH LAKE WATER - REFRAIN FROM THIS PRACTICE FOR 48 HOURS
ADOPT - A - ROAD CLEANUP, 10TH ANNIVERSARY! The heroes of Silver Lake, cleaning East Silver Lake road yearly, 3 times per year! Ron Grin came onto the Silver Lake Board in 2011 and investigated doing the Adopt-A-Road with his neighbor Gordy Sigren. It came into reality in 2012 and has been going on every since! Gordy has since passed (sorely missed by all) and the Adopt-A-Road has been dedicated to him ... Enjoy these pictures of the first group in 2012
Today was the 10th anniversary and the faithful gathered at the Garfield Township Park to do their duty. Enjoy today`s Picture, featuring Ron Grin, Ron Bowman(wife Marcia behind camera), Chuck Hathaway and Harry Riehl, also serving but not pictured were the Rapson family, and of course yearly, our real hero Don Pahl who does N East Silver Lake Rd from Highland Drive to West Silver Lake Rd lake Rd by himself, asking for no lauds, so lauds to you Don! When you see these heroes, be sure to thank them! Watch for timing for the fall cleanup posted on this website and join in to keep our area clean! ***********************************************************************************
RECAP, SLIA ANNUAL MEETING - 2022 Recap of the SLIA Annual Meeting held at the Garfield Township Hall on August 6th. It began with a sign in and meet and greet with coffee and donuts to get acquainted with neighbors. It was well attended with 60+ members and guests present. Committee reports were presented and approved. Board members were nominated and approved for the upcoming 2022-23 year. Jennifer Jones of Restorative Lake Sciences reported on the Eurasian Milfoil treatment and the general health and condition of Silver Lake - very good compared to some other Michigan lakes, with Milfoil population much less than other lakes, due to proactive measures taken by the SLIA. Tom Thompson reported on the 2nd Annual Kids Fishing Tournament as well as planned fish counts and plantings scheduled for 2023. See the website and the fall newsletter for winners and pictures of this great event! The Great Big Silver Lake Beach Ball was on display and Chuck Hathaway reported that it was more approached and signed than any other previous year, it is definitely one of the most popular summer events! Mike Reed announced the Regatta winners and they were presented winners boat flags and pictured certificates. Posters were on display featuring the winners, the additional participants, the lead boat by Vance family, Judges stationed around the lake, and of course the great shoreline admirers/participants which made it all worthwhile. These pictures will be included in the fall newsletter for residents to find themselves and remember the good time they had! The meeting was capped off by guest speaker, Tom Roth, Michigan State Representative. Many questions were asked about the legislative status on lake issues- one being concern that the decisions for short-term rentals would be taken out of the hands of local governments, perhaps leading to other issues staying local. There was also concern regarding high speed watercraft causing safety issues and shoreline erosion. He indicated he would be following up with the DNR on upgrading marine laws. Note: The current SLIA board has established a safety committee to investigate and address issues, residents will be receiving continued gmails as they progress, any concerns and suggestions will be welcomed. Please also note that whether to have short term rentals or not is not a board determination - rather the concern that local decisions be taken out of local hands, so residents can not have the opportunity to share their opinions. The SLIA works very hard to represent all Silver Lake residents equally! ****************************************************************************************************************************************
SLIA ANNUAL MEETING - 2022 August 6th, Garfield Township Hall, 3848 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684 Meet & Greet with Refreshments - 8:30 a.m. with meeting @ 9:00 a.m. Guest Speakers: Michigan State Representative John Roth Restorative Lake Sciences (Invasive Treatment Provider)
A notice to all lake front owners will be sent a week prior to the meeting, notifying of the meeting, providing the agenda, and including a membership form for the coming year 2022-2023. Please arrive at 8:30 to sign in, bring your membership form and dues, enjoy meeting and greeting and the refreshments, the meeting will start promptly at 9:00 sharp! Questions, please reply to this website... ..... hope to see all interested neighbors and residents there to share information about our precious resource! **********************************************************************************
INDEPENDENCE DAY REGATTA ON SILVER LAKE!
Decorate your boat and come join in! Not decorating? Join the parade anyway - you do not have to register to join, just to be part of the competition - Just remember the occasion and display the Red, White and Blue! Judges will be stationed around the lake and prizes will be awarded to the winners at the Annual Meeting August 6th! REGISTRATION - HERE`S HOW: Due to Covid-19, we are doing things a bit differently this year - see next - You should have received a form with your spring newsletter, if not - Click here on "Registration Form", print it, fill out, scan, and return to this website prior to the parade. Meet in front of the DNR boat launch at 1:30, get your pic taken or take others, parade begins sharply at 2 p.m! Please display a large number on the "Shoreside Facing" side of your boat, to be identified by the judges and cameras. (Poster board works great!) PARADE BEGINS SHARPLY AT 2:00: Please be on time. Along the route, please leave enough room between boats to "perform" for the judges, while not lagging too far apart - tricky! (Note, in past years, there has been a small problem with too much distance between boats , resulting in "2" parades, especially at the south end, so please be mindful and catch up!) TO WATER FIGHT OR NOT? MIND THE "X`S"! Place a large "X" on the shoreside of your boat to be given safe passage from land or sea water fights! If you enjoy participating in these "shenanigans" - be mindful of the "X`s" and HOLD YOUR FIRE while they pass - remember we are a community and there may be small children on board. Let`s also not fire on the shoreside docks or spectators unless they are looking for a skimish! Let`s all enjoy the day together! FOR THE SAKE OF THE ENVIRONMENT, WATER CREATURE LIFE, CRAFT ENGINE INTAKES, SHORELINE MESS - PLEASE DO NOT USE WATER BALLOONS, You can purchase water blasters inexpensively at dollar stores, etc. SHORELINE SPECTATORS: Let`s cheer the boats on and remember they love the scorecards! Any other questions regarding the Regatta? - contact Mike Reed at mreed980@hotmail.com A complete recap of the day with pictures will be published in the fall newsletter. To see previous years events, see "Newsletters", this website. *****************************************************************************
THE SILVER LAKE BEACH BALL WILL BE ON THE LAKE ON JUNE 28TH!
iT`S THE 11TH ANNIVERSARY - FOR THE GREAT BIG SILVER LAKE BEACH BALL!
This is a big year - the 11th Anniversary for this great event! The Beach Ball will be on the lake from Tuesday, June 28th until Monday, July 4th for all to enjoy. It will be in different locations, depending on the wind. A great opportunity to sign it and take selfies! Please respect and do not move the Beach Ball. Remember the ball is purchased by the lake community for the lake community. If you see someone abusing it, please kindly ask them to stop. If you see the ball needs help, please call me at 231-313-0177. Hoping that it brings some joy to everyone in these rough times ... See you on the lake, Chuck Hathaway, Beach Ball Committee Chair ******************************************************************************************
SILVER LAKE ANNUAL MEETING, August 7, 2021 The annual meeting was held at the Garfield Township Hall, with coffee and donuts "Meet & Greet" at 8:30 with meeting starting at 9:00 a.m. President, Ken Kaufman welcomed 51 members and guests, the agenda was presented and acted upon, minutes, committee reports, election of officers. Guest Speakers included: Will Kinney, DNR officer who gave a presentation on Michigan Boating Laws and Regulations and how they are interpreted and enforced, he then took questions from the audience on various situations they had observed or encountered. Current 2021 Boating Law booklets were available for members. Jennifer Jones, Restorative Lake Sciences, who does the Eurasian Milfoil treatment for Silver Lake, spoke of the condition of the lake, that the amount of Milfoil continues to lessen with treatment and that overall the lake is in good condition. She also took questions from the audience. President Kaufman made a presentation for the Rippentrop Family who have been involved in a project of shoreline preservation with vegatation practices. Chuck Hathaway presented the 10th Annual Beachball for people to sign and take selfies with after the meeting. He indicated it has been one of the best years ever! Mike Reed capped off the meeting with presentation of Certificates and Silver Lake Regatta Winner`s Flags to the Winners of the 4th of July Independence Day Parade ... 1st Place was "The Vaccinator" by the Berden, De Bruyn Family - 3rd Place was "Shower The People", by the Zolinski Yacht Club and Friends -
Not present but honored were - 2nd Place, "The Silver Lake Pirate Girls", by the Vance, Cerny, Cesario Families 4th Place, Honorable Mention, "Dr Seuss", by the Geskus, VZ, and Babbs Families All pictures of the BeachBall, Regatta Paraders, Judges, Shoreline Participants will be featured in the fall newsletter, which will be added to the website when published.
Silver Lake Kids Fishing Tournament - 2021 The Silver Lake Association is sponsoring a Kids Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 12th at 9:00 am at the DNR Public Launch Site, which is the "Free Fishing" weekend in Michigan. You might want to round up your kids and grandkids and make plans to take part - it should be a lot of fun! ... Read the following flyer for details ... .. Then If you haven`t entered yet, download this Entry Form and send to Tom per form instructions - see you on Saturday - join the fun!
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SKATING ON THE "GREAT BIG SILVER LAKE SKATING RINK", 2021 February and March in 2021 feaured a rare event on Silver Lake - "Glorious Skating Conditions"! Usually the lake is covered with snow, which is not too conducive to this great activity - but a warming trend melted the snow to perfect skating conditions - and the community responded! First, Mike Groleau and his pal, Azalea swirled and twirled for several days, Azalea doing a great job of keeping up! Seeing this fun activity going on, Frederick and Cara Gruber and their daughter decided to join in one afternoon after school. having a great time and sharing a family photo. As the cameras came out and the story spread, the publisher of the SLIA gmail decided it would be worth sharing! This brought out Blake and Sue Vance from across the lake, Blake even sporting a hockey stick. Mike & Michelle Davis also decided to give it a try, with Mike capturing Michelle as she performed! The Breneman family with their two pals, Brody & Lila decided to join in and the 3 pups had a great time getting acquainted! Not to be outdone, Paulette Andrews took her two grandsons, Titus and Elias out for a stroll, big brother Titus helping little Elias when he tumbled, and they kept on going. Karen Bunting and her friend just down the lake also joined in for a whole afternoon of enjoyment, they were joined by a pal as well, these pups sure do love the lake - so much fun! Please enjoy the following pics, in order of their appearance the above story...
The Great Big Silver Lake is on the lake! June 28, 2020
Ready to launch - I can`t wait! I`m on the lake - Come and Find Me!
I will be anchored at various points on the lake through the 4th of July holiday for easy access. Be sure to take the opportunity to come and sign me, leave comments, take selfies with me --- Enjoy me! Please do not tow me, or try to jump me! If you see someone misusing me, take a moment to educate them - I belong to the whole lake community! If you see that I need help, please notify Chuck Hathaway, Beachball Committee at 231-313-0177, or through the SLIA website at ... www.silverlakeimprovement.com We would be interested in your selfies with the beachball for posting, send to website address with your name, description and how you can be reached - you might see yourself here!
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LIGHT UP THE LAKE!