December 31, 2007 - Community Emergency Response Team
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The Cass County Sheriff and the Dowagiac Police and Fire Departments will hold training of volunteers in a new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) beginning January 8, 2008 and each Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 pm culminating in a simulated disaster situation and graduation on Feb.26. Classes are free and held in Dowagiac City Hall council chambers. There is a need for ten more volunteers. This program was spearheaded by the Department of Homeland Security as a means of preparing citizens for disaster relief assistance during tornadoes, wildfires, search and rescue efforts and various other emergency situations. If you are interested in being trained please contact Marilyn McLane at Shavehead59@aol.com or call Sheri at the Dowagiac Police Department 782-9743.
October 23, 2007 - Shoreline Rip - Rap Protection Project
SHORELINE RIP-RAP Project
The Schutt family, JoAnn, Ken and Barbara, decided it was time to upgrade the shoreline bulkhead on the lake front. The railroad ties, installed more than 20 years ago, were tilting and settling in an uneven fashion.
We selected 8"-12" limestone because the rough edges would lock together to form a more stable wall. The railroad ties were leveled where needed and a 6" trench filled with gravel was made on the land side. The filter fabric was placed in the rock wall in a manner to prevent washout beneath the rock wall.
The Department of Environmental Quality was most supportive of the use of limestone because it is a friendly material to the lake and benefits the fish and plants therein.
Rumor was that processing a permit might take two months; we took our Permit Request to the Kalamazoo office on a Friday and received our Permit Approval the following Tuesday. No on-site inspection was made because we had an adequate plan drawn and pictures.
After hauling and building our 170' seawall with 35 tons of rock, we thank Dussel's Landscaping crew, Cassopolis, for their expertise and services. We are happy to have been able to contribute to the environmental quality of our beautiful lake.
Anyone born after 12/31/78, MUST have a boating safety certificate to operate a personal watercraft. The boating safety certificate is only valid for persons 13 years of age or older.
The largest amount of tickets issued by the Marine Patrol are for persons operating a PWC
without a boating safety certificate.
Schedule of 2007 classes
June 16, 2007
Midway Water Sports
June 23, 2007
Eagle Lake Marina
July 14, 2007
Indian Lake Yacht Club
July 28, 2007
Cass County Conservation Club
Students may pre-register by calling the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at (269) 445-8644
or register with the administration front desk between 8 am and 5 pm.
Please have the student’s legal name, address, phone number, and date of birth
at the time of registration. Younger students who will have their 12th birthday in 2006 may register for the class also. Adults are encouraged to attend the class as well!
All classes start at 8:00 am and should be done by 3:30 pm.
Students are required to bring a #2 pencil, a sack lunch and something to drink.
All classes are free of charge.
Boater Safety Course Locations:
Eagle Lake Marina, 68777 Ave. A, Edwardsburg, MI 49112, (269) 699-5103
Indian Lake Yacht Club, 55900 Indian Lake Rd., Dowagiac, MI 49047, (269) 782-6600
Midway Water Sports, 50663 M-152, Dowagiac, MI 49047, (269) 424-6177
Cass County Conservation Club, The corner of US 12 and Birch Rd.
June 11, 2006 - Reflective Address Signs- Submitted by Pat Raab
Porter Townhips EMT's have made a suggestion that all lake residents should have a green and white reflective numbers sign and have them posted at the road. Minutes saved "hunting" for the right location in an emergency can Save Lives!
Here's some additional information, and how to order one for your home:
This website is for the benefit of all of the residents of our Shavehead Lake community. Courtesy of Mike Bosela -resident, board member and treasurer - Enjoy!
This website is for the benefit of all of the residents of our Shavehead Lake community. Courtesy of Mike Bosela -resident, board member and treasurer - Enjoy!
