The summer season will be underway by the time you receive this newsletter, but as of this writing the summer weather is here and WLE is looking very good. The Maintenance Department has done an excellent job in getting the amenity areas ready for the coming season. Once winter is over, there is a big push to get as much done as possible for the Memorial Day Weekend and then for the 4^th of July Weekend. Most of May was rainy and cool; however, the marina was still completed ahead of time and both outdoor pools and beaches were ready for Memorial Day Weekend.

Wave runner slips have been made available at the Marina as of the 2008 Boating Season. We installed 6 docks that were issued to property owners on a lottery system. We received 18 applications for these spots. Until final decisions are made on the future of these slips, each year we will hold a lottery to see who will be granted a slip for that season. We will evaluate the possible purchase of future docks. The wooden “U-dock” at the Main Beach Area has been replaced with an aluminum dock which has already proven to be very popular. The area has been improved, with the addition of a stairway leading to the dock area. We find that this area is finally being utilized on a regular basis.

Kasper Lodge is operating and going very well. Our attendant Mary Ellen Miles is doing a good job organizing activities and keeping control on the operations while still making it an enjoyable place for all ages. The Summer Recreation Program will make use of Kasper as well.

The WLE Fitness Center is scheduled for its Grand Opening on the 4^th of July Weekend. I guarantee that you will be quite impressed with it.

At the campgrounds, we have expanded the number of seasonal sites with electric and water hookups. The sites are being booked and the campgrounds look as though they will be well used this coming season. If you are a lot owner and you are interested in using the campgrounds, call the office for details as you are entitled to a free week.

We have confirmed with Wayne County Recycling Center that recycling will be brought back to WLE. The container will be located at the Sewer Treatment Plant and there will be specific days and times for recycling. This was a requirement in order to obtain approval for a container returning to WLE.

During this year, we have had a deer survey done. We have an open meeting scheduled for July 30 at 6:30pm in the MCH to review our options as to controlling what is now an overpopulated herd at WLE. Although we tried, it was impossible to set up a meeting during a weekend. As some will be unable to attend, we will make the information available on our website.

Please pay special attention to Brian Schan’s S&W report, he has material in his article that will be of special interest to you. Brian and his crew do a fantastic job with the Sewer and Water System in WLE. The more property owners that abide by Brian’s requests, the better our entire system will be.

Our Public Safety Department has taken strides in protecting our property and your safety with our own communication center. Phone calls after hours are answered by a dispatcher or immediately transferred to a patrol vehicle. Surveillance cameras are located around most of the amenity areas and are networked into the communication center to be viewed live. Rocky has spent many hours researching and consulting with technicians to develop this system.

Doug Bagnall, his crew of lifeguards and our Maintenance Department look after our pools and beaches. The pools are checked daily as the pools are kept to very high standards. Weekly water testing is mandatory by the State.

Please take pride in your community by helping to keep areas well maintained and keep up with home maintenance. The majority of homes and the outside grounds in WLE are very well kept and that is appreciated by all. We do ask that property owners keep up with home and ground maintenance. Lot owners must pay special attention to their vacant lots for dead trees, high grass or any other situation that could be dangerous to others or deemed unsightly by the Association.

Enjoy the Summer and do not hesitate to contact me with any concern or assistance you may need.