CCR News January 2020 | Page 8

NEW MEMBERS CCR Snow Plowing Policy 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. New members, the Glenn Family. New Members!! Kyle and Jessica Glenn have been married since August, 2016 and have 2 beautiful children. The Glenn’s live in Millington, MI and visit Canada Creek Ranch as often as possible. Kyle is an iron worker in the Detroit Metro area and Jessica works as a social worker in the Saginaw area while pursuing her Master’s Degree in Social work. Both are avid deer hunters and fishermen and share the love for the outdoors. In their spare time, they enjoy family “date nights” and riding around on their golf cart, sight-seeing for wildlife. The little Glenn’s (Breyden and Camreigh) have enjoyed Canada Creek Ranch since birth. They have enjoyed camping in the camp ground, rolling down the sand hill, Elk and Fox searching, jumping on the “squishy spot”, searching for mushrooms and berries, fishing, and playing on the beach. Their fascination for the wildlife grows bigger and bigger each visit to the Ranch. REMINDER TO MEMBERS Kyle grew up visiting Canada Creek Ranch as a young boy and spending many summers at grandma’s cabin. He introduced his wife Jessica to CCR and she immediately fell in love with the wild life and homelike feel of the community itself. They have been able to enjoy the many beauties the Ranch has to offer during all of Michigan’s seasons. The Glenn’s recently purchased a single lot with hopes to one day retire and become full time homeowners on the Ranch. Each memory at CCR holds dear to the entire Glenn family and they look forward to making everlasting memories with the entire Canada Creek Ranch community. Please keep the snow removed around your mailbox. This request comes from the Post Office. Thank You! 8