Agendas, Minutes, and other Board proceedings are now on the Board Page.

Impressive Fish Pix are now on the Fishing Page.

CELL PHONE TOWER by Bill Phillips It is well known that cell phone reception at Wee-Ma- Tuk is very poor.  After some research into this situation, we found that there are not enough customers in the immediate area to justify the construction of a new cell phone tower.  We think, the best way to try to get a new tower installed is to complain to the Illinois Commerce Commission at their web site http://www.icc.illinois. gov/consumer/complaint/ .   The ICC can be reached by calling 1-800-524-0795 or 1- 217-782-2024 or TTY at 1-800-858-9277.  The business hours are 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday. Complaints can also be mailed to the ICC at Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 East Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL. 62701 Each complaint increases the possibility that the cell phone service will be improved.   If your cell phone call is dropped or cut off, you should dial "611" and complain about the cell phone service in the Wee-Ma-Tuk area. Another alternative is to write letters to the editor at the Canton Daily Ledger, the Peoria Journal Star, and even the Chicago Tribune.  The letters should stress the number of residents in the area and the poor cell phone service.   It is likely that many letters and comments will be required in order to get something done.  Be patient, it will take a while.  Since there are so few customers, nothing may ever be done.

Lot maps of WMT (BIG files: allow time for downloading.) West East

Wee-Ma-Tuk Hills Country Club and Estates Promotional Video.

Walking the Dogs I’ve never liked walking. As a teen, I always tried to drive to school.  Mom understood that it was mostly about having the car for lunch hour, and as often as not, relented. School was half a block away. So a few weeks ago, when my nutritionist started dropping dietary bombs on me (I can’t even look at a picture of a devil’s food cake), the worst news was that I had to become a walker. Thirty minutes daily. Rain, sleet, and gloom of night. Figuring the two family pooches ought to share in my misery, I hit the stopwatch and the road. The plan was that after fifteen minutes, we would do a 180. It’s not as easy as it sounds. First there is the problem of getting past neighbors’ yards. I didn’t want to break my carefully-controlled stride for poopy-pickup, and I hate it when it’s still warm. Then there’s the problem of our differing purposes. I think it’s about heart rate and muscle tone. They think it’s about sniffing. I can keep going straight, but I have to force canine compliance. In the dog world there’s no equality. Daphne is an Alpha female, used to getting her way in all things. We adopted her as an adult, but I’m sure she was an obedience school dropout. Her motto is my way, or I’m sulking. Cody-come-lately has to keep an eye on his food bowl, and watch Daph’s hindquarters as they go out the door. Keeping the ranking straight on retractable leashes results in tangles that only a fisherman can appreciate.  I’m getting better at passing one handle behind my back and switching hands. My wife suggested I alternate dogs. On Walk Day Two, I hooked up Cody (take that, Alpha Daph!) and started for the door. Daphne contorted like Circus Dog, hopping around the front hall. She pulled out all the stops. When she got to her best trick, sitting flat on her butt with paws extended, brown eyes peeled, and a low moan, I caved. It’s three for the road from now on. Now all I have to do is put on my shoes, and the Double Doggy Dance begins. When I pick up the leashes, they get all the way up to frantic. And guess what? It’s working. Measuring food and walking have combined to shear fifteen unwanted pounds away. When you see me out there passing leash handles behind my back and yelling, “Wait, dammit,” you’re looking at a happy man.

THE DAM THING IS HAPPENING! See March minutes on the BOARD PAGE Photos below. Otto Baum Construction announced today that Arrow Rd. (across the dam) will close on May 10, for about six weeks. Putt Creek Rd. will be closed for a time after Arrow re-opens.

Dam Construction Begins! Click to enlarge

www.wmtcc.com BIg changes, including a new web address, have happened at the Country Club website. Big changes are in store for the club, too. Take a look.

Chris's Columns are available as .doc files: CC1--Valentine's Day & Ice Fishing              CC2--What's Up with the  Dock? CC3--Wee-Ma-Birds CC4--Fishing Story CC5--Walking the Dogs

NEWSLETTER COMING! The Spring 2008 WMTLA Newsletter is on its way to you. If you haven't received one by May 1, call or email a Board member.

Members Enjoy Spring Fling Don DeFord is a happy Wee-Ma-Tukker. The smiles began when his ticket was drawn in the 50/50 raffle: $63.  Twenty minutes later, his regular raffle ticket won him another $100.   All in all, about twenty-five members won cash or merchandise, ate WMTCC's great food, and got caught up on WMTLA business. Full minutes will be part of the next update.