CCR News January 2019 | Page 24

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. S UPPORT T HE T ROOPS! Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. First Class U.S. POSTAGE Canada Creek Ranch Association 23500 Ranch House Trail Atlanta, MI 49709 (989) 785-4201 PAID Permit No. 3 Atlanta, MI 49709 FIRST CLASS ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED DINING ROOM HOURS: Monday - Thursday Closed Friday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. CCR Snow Plowing Policy Editor: Jimmy Reeves The winter months are always a challenge for our maintenance staff and I would like to share with you our snow removal policy. Snowplowing operations generally begin on primary Ranch roads when snow levels have reached sufficient amounts to plow. If snow continues to fall, or is predicted, we are prepared to respond accordingly. Special attention is focused on hills, curves, and intersections. When snow has fallen after 4:00 pm, plowing and sanding will normally begin the next day between 6 and 7 a.m., so the primary Ranch roads will be opened by the time traffic is on the roads for school or work. If weather or driving conditions warrant, a crew may be called in; at night, weekends, or Holidays. Once the roads are open and sanded, we will start to direct our attention to member driveways as time allows. Our snow removal policy is designed to provide the best service possible, however we ask that members and guests try to maintain realistic expectations when conditions are unpredictable. Weather conditions or events make it impossible to ensure absolutely safe and ice-free roads. The use of sand and salt help with traction and ice removal, however we will never be able to eliminate all the icy conditions on a gravel road surface. We encourage you to drive defensively and always consider avoiding the hills at Wildfowl Lake and Virginia Hill and consider entering the Ranch at either Feather Fern or South Entrance gate when road conditions are questionable. These alternate routes may add a few minutes; however, you will avoid the Ranch’s steepest hills. With regards to access to mailboxes, our snowplows do run the roads and push snow to each side. We try to stay close to the road edges yet stay far enough away to not hit any mailboxes. Just like other road maintenance entities, it is the responsibility of the homeowners to keep their mailboxes and driveways clear of debris. And, as always, please remember that even with the best service; driving conditions may still be hazardous in the winter months. Our goal is to maintain Ranch roads in a condition that is safe and convenient for travel. Coordinator: Julie Olds