MISSION STATEMENT Canada Creek Ranch Association, Inc.
The purpose of Canada Creek Ranch Association is to preserve our hunting and fishing heritage and to provide a quality outdoor environment for those other recreational activities which are unique to its woods, waters, and wildlife; and to promote among its members an enduring fellowship working to preserve its properties, and friendly spirit for future generations. This mission is to be implemented within principles of ecologically responsible resource stewardship, sound, farsighted financial management, and respect for the dignity of fellow members. Consistent with these objectives are the following implementation goals:
GOALS:
1. Provide efficient administrative services. 2. Provide a healthy habitat for fish and wildlife( game and non-game species for the purpose of viewing, hunting and trapping, fishing, etc..).
3. Provide temporary rental lodging and dining facilities for the members.
4. Provide camping facilities for the members. 5. Make seasonal outdoor recreation opportunities available for members-promoting fellowship and family participation.
6. Maintain a secure environment for members and property.
7. Provide timely and efficient communication of Ranch business and activities to the members.
8. Administer the Ranch as a community which recognizes and supports the interests of visiting low usage members and well as high usage and resident members.
9. Code of conduct should be enforced equitably, and a spirit of self-imposed personal integrity and ethics should be promoted by and expected of the members.
Adopted March 28, 1992
May New Member First Readings
Kirk & Leah Kawasawa 26505 Providence Court Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Interviewer: Ray Karbon
Michael & McKenzie Smith 201 Grafton Ave Alma, MI 48801 Interviewer: Ray Karbon
Vernon Haney & Rhonda Wenrich 71 Ortona Street Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 Interviewer: Ray Karbon
May New Member Second Readings
Marcus & Lia McLennan 7
Book Nook & News
By Rhonda Wetherington
Eleven book club members met in May to discuss James by Percival Everett, a parallel rendition to Mark Twain’ s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told from Jim’ s point of view. All club members highly recommend this read, which recently won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Many themes were discussed, such as race, revenge, and justice, but a main theme was the educated diction of James and the learning to dumb down to stay under the white man’ s radar. Though in conflict with Twain’ s ideas of dialect, the supposition that this could be so, or at least partially so, is one that Everett wants us to consider. The book was rated by the members as a nearly perfect 5, and if you get a chance to read it, please do.
Other books mentioned as read this month, due to the postponed April meeting because of the ice storm, were The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Hold Strong by Robert Dugoni, Sandwich by Catherine Newman, and The Bridesmaid by Beverly Lewis.
The club members picked a nonfiction book for May, entitled A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko. The book won the 2024 National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature and the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. An immersive account of the challenges of the grueling 750- mile hike, two novices work their way through the Canyon, documenting the hazards and beauty. We hope to see you next month on June 10 at 7 pm to talk about it in the Ranch House boardroom.
In addition, the library has ordered Flags on the Bayou by James Lee Burke, a suspense novel, which won the 2024 Edgar Award. Set in 1863 when Louisiana was under Union occupation, it tells the story of an escaped slave accused of murder and the abolitionist who runs away with her. Meeting a combat surgeon who has returned to his uncle’ s plantation, the novel is action packed and full of the lush bayou scenery.
The library also has many DVDs to choose from and great reference and hobby books regarding nature and shooting / fishing sports. Come and take a gander!
Enjoy the beginning of summer with a good book!
RANCH FIRE PIT POLICY
1. No combustible material within four feet( 4’) of the fire ring. 2. Must be surrounded by a non-combustible material( i. e. concrete, rocks, fire ring, etc.) 3. No burning of yard brush, leaves, trash, lawn cuttings, building materials or chemicals. 4. Must have water source available. 5. Fires can not be left unattended. 6. Flames are not to exceed 24 inches in height. 7. Members and guests assume all liability for any damages that their fire may cause.