Novembers Newsletter

News from MPOA President Brad Dennison — November is a time to give thanks - and this year we’re especially grateful to everyone who’s been a part of the MPOA, volunteering all of their time and effort to making our community a better place. This month we’re trying out our new donated AV equipment to help bring additional transparancy to the MPOA meetings and all the hard work we do on your behalf. We hope the more you know and understand the better we’ll all be going forward. We’re working on new and easier ways to help you get your decals more simply - so stay tuned for that.

Lake Manager’s Report – October 2024

1. As always, with autumn approaching, Wonder Lake landowners with lakefront or stream front properties are strongly encouraged to NOT rake their leaves into the water. Raking or blowing leaves into the lake can result in an abundance of decomposing leaves, raising nutrient levels. This, in turn, can trigger unwanted algae blooms and foster increased aquatic weed growth near your property. In addition, as algae and weeds proliferate and eventually die off, they cause bacteria that consume oxygen in the water, which can kill fish and other aquatic life.

September 2024 newsletter

The Annual Directors and Delegates meeting is Wednesday, September 25th, 7 p.m. at the MPOA. 

Our annual dues continue to be significantly lower than comparable lakes in Illinois. Volunteer efforts in managing, maintaining, and enhancing the lake, as well as supporting our community, all help to control our expenses.

Wonder Lake Etiquette and Wakesurfing Guidelines

 It's crucial that we all take a moment to prioritize safety and respect for each other while enjoying the incredible resources of Wonder Lake. Whether you're a fisherman, pontoon boater, jet skier, or wake sports enthusiast, politeness and mutual respect ensure everyone enjoys their time on the water. 

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Executive Summary Attached please find the proposed 2025 Budget material for your review. It includes the following information. First this cover memo with budget highlights. Next is the budget summary information with the totals for revenue and expense items by category so an overall picture can be viewed. Following that are notes that will explain primarily the difference between what happened (or what is expected to happen) in 2024 compared to what is being proposed for the 2025 budget. Following that is the line item detail for further information if necessary.

Lake Manager’s Report – August 2024

1. A request for proposal to conduct our annual state required inspections of the Dam and Sediment Drying Facility this fall has been received from the MPOA engineers. The dam inspection has been scheduled for October 18th at 11 am. 

2. Efforts to develop a sales market for the dredged sediment continue. The raised garden beds established by the MPOA seem to show that the dredged sediment is very beneficial for plant growth, when compared to different commercially available products. 

July 2024 newsletter

A Wonderful Celebration of America! 

Starting with Venetian Night, Friday July 5th Thank You to all who participated in this year's drizzly Venetian Night!! Everyone around the lake enjoyed the show. We look forward to seeing you and your decorated boats again next year, along with more! The winning boat, chosen by various judges around the lake, was the Wonder Lake Marina Barge. The people on the barge also had a great party happening as they made their way around the lake. 

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