The Apple Seed
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Town Hall Meetings
The Legal Commission has been working on updating the Amended Declaration and the Bylaws for the past five years. They are now ready to present the changes to the Board of Directors and the membership in anticipation of sending these documents to the membership
for approval in January 2021.  

Remaining Meeting Dates: October 21st and 28th.
All meetings will start at 6:00 pm, will be held at the Clubhouse and can be attended by owners in person, via zoom or on Facebook Live. Video’s will also be posted on the Association website of the Town Hall meetings so they can be viewed at any time.

During the Town Hall meetings, the Legal Commission will be reviewing changes that are being proposed for the Amended Declaration and Bylaws, discussing why the changes are being proposed and taking questions from owners.

Use the button below to: Request a Zoom invite, have a link to watch via Facebook Live, submit questions, view the latest Town Hall video, and view the documents discussed.
The ACL Weekly Update
Not Getting Your Apple Core?
 
We have received many calls from our membership inquiring about the October Apple Core not being delivered.

We have discussed this issue with the Stockton Post Office and have been made aware that the October issue of the Apple Core is currently being held up in a sorting facility in Rockford.

The Post Office has recently implemented a new sorting procedure. This procedure has been in place for several months, and up until now has not affected the delivery of the Apple Core. However, due to an influx of mail-in ballots and their priority, it is unknown when the October Apple Core will depart the sorting facility.

We were also told to expect delays to the November Apple Core delivery date due to the same reason.

Physical copies of the October Apple Core are available in:
The newspaper stands outside the Association Office, by the information kiosk
& outside the Marina.
 
You may also use the button below to read The Apple Core 
online in its entirety...
Solid Waste & Recycling Center
October 1st – November 1st Hours:

Monday: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Thursday: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
(Extended hours on Sunday only.)
Fall Clean-up Update
By: Paula McFeely Wiener, MSW, LCSW
A big thank you to all the volunteers who turned out this weekend to put the shine back on the apple. We had approximately 18 folks that we know of
- a pretty good turnout considering the cold, windy, snowy conditions.
The Fireballers cleaned-up Pea Ridge and Lake Roads 1, 2 and 3. Work was also done on most of Apple Canyon Road, the Marina, and several of the side roads. Trails and Conservation will sponsor spring and fall clean-ups again next year. See you then.
ACL OFFICE & AMENITY UPDATES:
  • The Association Office:
  • The ACL Association Office is open for curbside delivery.
  • Monday - Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm daily.
  • Please call (815) 492-2238 in advance prior to pickup.
  • For the full curbside guidelines please visit the link provided: http://applecanyonlake.org/office-curbside/.
2021 Payment Plan Forms Available
There will be two different options for the Payment Plan next year - the same
three-installment plan as previous years (March 1, May 15, and July 15) and a new
five-installment plan (March 1, May 15, June 15, July 15, and August 15).
The form and complete details are available here or can be picked up from the Association Office. There is a $35 Payment Plan Processing Fee for each lot entered on the Payment Plan before January 31. This fee is paid in the March 1 installment, no payment is required at signup.
Submit Insurance & Registration Updates Now
The Office staff has begun contacting those Property Owners whose insurance or registration on file with ACL is expired or will be expiring before March 1. Please take the time to submit these documents to us now. This is especially important if you have an Association-licensed Boat Slip or Campsite. Make sure your current boat registration is on file before the boat is shrink wrapped or stored away for winter! Documents can be emailed to customerservice@applecanyonlake.org or faxed to (815) 492-2160.
  • The ACL Clubhouse:
  • Is CLOSED until further notice.
  • All clubhouse activities & events are currently canceled.
  • This includes: Morning Workout, Cards, Sewing Group, Pot-luck, and “open clubhouse” hours.
  • Rentals:
  • Rentals of up to 25-people are now being accepted.
  • Rentals are currently only available on Saturdays & Sundays, but only 1-per weekend at this time.
Election Day in the Clubhouse
Tuesday, November 3rd
Apple Canyon Lake POA 14A157 Canyon Club Dr, Apple River | 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
To look-up your Illinois Voter Registration, or to view Early Voting/Grace Period Registration Locations, click here.
  • Event Updates:
  • ACL Deck the Walls Photo Contest - Voting in progress!
  • Canyon Carving Contest - Currently accepting entries!
  • Halloween Spirit Tour (10/23 + 10/24) - This weekend! See below!
  • NEW - Grab-and-Go Trick-or-Treat Bags (10/24) - See below!
  • Haunted Trail (10/24) - Canceled.
  • Halloween @ the Campground (10/24) - Canceled.
  • NEW - 'That 1 Place' Coffee Truck Visits (11/14)
  • Cocoa & Cookies with Santa (12/05) - Canceled.
  • Jingle Bell Brunch (12/08) - Canceled.
Halloween is a Real Treat 🍬
ACL Halloween
Pumpkin Carving Contest

Submissions to the Carving Contest will begin being accepted:
Thursday, October 1st

Click the poster above for more details or click the button below!
ACL Halloween
Spirit Tour

Friday, October 23rd &
Saturday, October 24th
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Click the poster above for more details or click the button below!
Grab-and-Go Trick-or-Treat Bags
Saturday, October 24th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
 The treat bags will be located in the wicked witch’s cauldron on top of the newspaper stand that holds the Spirit Tour maps
outside of the Pro Shop.

Trick-or-treat bags are only available Saturday night and are
limited to one treat bag per child while supplies last.
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ACL Deck the Walls
Photo Contest!
Thank you to everyone that submitted photos into this year's Photo Contest!

We have just over 200 entries to narrow down to the top-12 that will featured in the 2021 ACL Calendar!

So, we need your help voting!

Click here, to view the Apple Canyon Lake Facebook Page where voting is being held!

Voting Instructions:
Once on our Facebook profile,
select "Photos", then select the "2020 Deck the ACL Walls" Album. Once in the album, click 'Like' on your favorite photos!
Voting will end by midnight, Sunday, October 25th.
The Cove Bar & Grill | (815)492-0277
☆LAST CALL☆

Unfortunately our season has once again come to an end. This coming weekend will be our final weekend open for the season. Even though it wasn't exactly what we were expecting, we are very grateful for all our amazing customers!!


Weekend Specials:
☆$2 Beers {any kind}☆
☆$10.99 Catfish Dinner☆
☆$5 Personal Pizzas☆

Hours:
Friday & Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm
Sunday 11:00am-8:00pm

Thank you again for helping making this crazy season one to remember. We are looking forward to next season with a few new ideas. Your love and support for us is very much appreciated! - The Cove at Apple Canyon Lake.

To learn more about the Cove Bar & Grill please visit their Facebook page using the button below.
Photo by: John Monson.




The Golf Course | (815)492-2477
  • Is OPEN with restrictions.
  • Monday - Sunday
  •  7:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Watch for updates on the Golf Course closing date.
. . .
The Pro Shop | (815)492-2477
  • Is OPEN for outdoor dining and carryout 7-days/week.
  • Sunday-Wednesday
  • 11:00 am-6:00pm
  • Thursday-Saturday
  • 11:00am-8:00 pm
. . .
  • Pizza of the Month: Oktoberfest!


THIS WEEKEND'S SPECIAL:
A cup of French onion soup with an Italian beef sandwich
~ $8.50 ~
The Marina | (815)492-2182
  • Is OPEN for curbside service.
  • Monday - Thursday: CLOSED
  • Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sunday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Closing for the season on, Saturday, October 31st
The Firehouse Fitness Center
  • Is OPEN
  • Monday - Sunday
  • 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • We encourage our members to familiarize themselves with the new guidelines in place.
  • Learn more by clicking here!
Please keep in mind social distancing practices
are in place at all ACL amenities & locations!
ACL COVID-19 Update | Sand Prairie Fiber Update
Updated: 10/21/20

Jo Daviess County has
446-Confirmed Cases
of COVID-19.

Click the map above to track the number of cases by county.
Section Status:
CYN1: Plowing Drops!
CYN2 - Finalizing Engineering!
CYN3: Finalizing Engineering!
CYN4 - Mainline Construction!
CYN5: Mainline Complete!
CYN6: Complete!
CYN7: Scheduling Installation!

Please click on the map to the right to view the Interactive Map on Sand Prairie's website.
Please watch for updates via:
Facebook, The Apple Seed, and the Apple Canyon Lake Website.