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ShorelinerMay/June 2020
From the editor With the nicer weather, I hope everybody gets outside more, but at a distance. If I could figure out how to do it, I’d put the Police’s “Don’t stand, don’t stand, don’t stand so close to me,” as the ringtone on my phone. Staying at home the last 2 months hasn’t been much different than being retired in Wisconsin during winter. It just would have been nice to have a longer break in between. I haven’t gone too batty yet, but I sure have bought a lot of stuff online. This newsletter will have a slightly different look to it. Article titles are also song titles. (I’ve been working my way through the 1,818 songs on my Spotify playlists as well as the occasional CD.)You'll find out why the island channel is closing and get an update on the bridge over it. You'll also meet neighbors Anne and Tim Bast, who has stained our other 2 bridges. A virus isn’t going to stop Wisconsinites from getting custard, so I’ve pointed out the 4 closest places.For at least this issue, I’ve taken out the Marketplace listings for safety reasons.As a Hot tip, I was going to describe how to clean and maintain patio furniture but couldn’t do it. I think everybody’s probably done enough cleaning and maintenance projects. I know I have, so I’m just going sit in my dirty deck chair, eat a turtle sundae, and enjoy the view. Stay safe.
At the recommendation of several marine biologists, the channel between the south shore and the small island will be closed to all watercraft this summer. This applies to pedal boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and anything else that floats. As a reminder, ropes will be installed at each end of the channel to prevent access. This action will improve the water quality there and control the stench that occurs. Boat traffic stirs up the sediment on the channel’s bottom. This releases nutrients into the water that fuel additional algae growth, which causes the foul smell. Without any boat traffic, water will still move freely through the channel, and algae growth and the smell should both decrease.Last fall, the lake was analyzed by Naturalake Biosciences (the company treating the lake to reduce muck) and the channel was identified as a problem area. They tested various water and sediment samples and concluded that “stirring up the water in the area releases nutrients that create algae and sludge…and movement from water toys increases issues.”Our lake manager, Lakeland Biologists, agreed and suggested that an effective management practice would be to “avoid the area and minimize intermittent movement.”Other measures are also being undertaken to improve the water quality.The area is being treated with a probiotic product that targets muck. Lakeland Biologists placed plants on the water’s edge that will increase oxygen in the water. Lakeland treats the vegetation in the channel when necessary to eliminate harmful plants. The channel is too shallow for an aerator, so managing plant life is the only option to add oxygen to the water. Runoff from the drain between Piers 7 and 8 also causes algae growth in the area, and plants were placed there to help control the algae. Adding rocks such as limestone to the drain area would only promote more algae. Lakeland’s senior marine biologist said that “since limestone is soft, it leaches elements into the water that can promote algae growth.”
CHANNEL CLOSED
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Bridge over troubled waterIn a special meeting (May 6, 2020), the Tuckaway Shores Condominium Association Board approved the replacement of the south bridge to the small island in the most cost-effective manner.Although the project has been approved, there are still several steps to undertake before any actual work begins. Last December, the bridge was inspected by an engineer from Wheeler Lumber, who determined that the bridge would need replacing. Wheeler completed an engineering report and prepared quotes for the materials of 2 different replacement bridge designs. (Wheeler supplied the materials for the repair of the large bridge.) The materials cost for each design is about $30,000. Wheeler then solicits bids from several vendors, who will do the actual construction. The estimated cost of the construction is also $30,000. The exact cost depends on the bridge design selected, the accepted construction bid, and any needed landscaping. The Board currently has $48,000 budgeted for the bridge’s replacement. Because of the mild winter, there is $11,000 not used for snow removal that can be used for bridge construction, which brings us close to $60,000. Any remaining needed funds should be minimal and be able to be taken from a reserve fund without the need for special assessments or increasing HOA fees.Unfortunately, building a bridge is not like building a house. Prospect solicited quotes from various structural engineering companies, and because of liability concerns, none would touch the project. We are still looking for another quote, but it is unlikely that we will obtain one.Once a contractor is selected, we will have a time frame for the replacement. Unlike the repair of the north bridge, construction would likely take place in winter so equipment will have better access over frozen ground and ice. With a new bridge in place, measures in making the island more usable will be explored.
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Meet your neighbors
Tim and Anne BastBack in 2014, the kids were grown, and the yardwork was becoming less fun than it had been. So Tim Bast and his wife, Anne, decided to downsize. “We looked at condos because we wanted to let someone else do the shoveling and raking,” said Tim. “When we looked here at Tuckaway Shores, the lake sold us.” Tim began house painting in the 1980s, apprenticing with skilled craftsmen to learn the trade. After an 18-year hiatus selling environmental services, he returned to painting, his true passion (he’s a superstar on Angie’s List).You can find his handiwork (and Anne’s) on a variety of projects around the property, including the staining of both bridges and interior painting of a good number of units. He has also been involved with landscaping and concrete repairs.Anne also volunteers around the Association and helped paint addresses on building signs. She loves to cook, frequently tries new recipes, and makes a guacamole for beach parties that is to die for.If you tell Tim to go fly a kite, he will. In addition to flying big kites, Tim enjoys shooting pool.Both Tim and Anne love music and attend many local concerts. And they haven’t let the virus stop them from listening to some of their favorite musicians through Facebook and other online platforms.Tim and Anne attend a local Bible church and consider their faith a crucial part of their lives. Between them, they have 5 daughters and 14 grandchildren.When asked their favorite part of living at Tuckaway Shores? “Good neighbors and beach parties,” said Tim. “Preferably both.”
Anchors aweighThe entrance to the island between Piers 2 and 3 will soon have a new look. The dead bushes along the walkway will be removed, and the space made over with a nautical theme. The centerpiece of the display will be a stylish 5-foot metal anchor. The maintenance team will do the work, and the cost funded through the landscape budget.
Tuckaway Shores contact infoProspect Management Mike Leach, property manager: direct line 414-214-8107, main office line 414-540-0004, [email protected]
General inquiries and repair requests: [email protected]
Association Board of DirectorsKenlee Brill [email protected] Grishaber [email protected] Jasper [email protected] Pegoraro [email protected] Rehberg [email protected] Saqr [email protected]
Association information and documents: tuckawayshores.wordpress.com
Gone fishin’Here are a few reminders about fishing in the lake.Practice catch and release for all species of fish except bullheads. After catching, bullheads should be removed and disposed of properly.To make catch and release easier, use barbless hooks. You can easily make your own by squeezing down on a hook’s barb with a pliers. Live bait, such as worms and leeches, that will not cause harm to the lake’s ecosystem may be used.To identify yourself as a homeowner, you should wear an Association member wristband while fishing. Only homeowners can wear a wristband, and guests fishing should be accompanied by a homeowner. Wristbands can be obtained from Board president Candy Pegoraro.
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Don't worry, be happyIf you got out around the property while staying at home in April and May, you may have noticed signs of encouragement that popped up. Chalk drawings asked people to check on the their neighbors, signs in windows offered thanks and greetings, and small painted rocks around the sidewalk provided words of encouragement. Way to go, neighbors!
In the areaAround here, any time of year is time for custard, but now heading into summer, it’s especially time to enjoy shakes, sundaes, and cones. All within a 10-minute drive of Tuckaway Shores, you’ll find Culver’s, Ferch’s, Kopp’s, and Oscar’s. All four places offer food as well as custard. Lots of people may have their favorite custard, but I’m not that fussy. When you get a sundae piled with lots of toppings, the custard is almost secondary. You can always take some from each establishment and have a custard tasting to settle any custard wars.Culver’s (Ryan Road and Oakwood Park Drive)
Culver’s is planning on opening their dining rooms soon in some fashion but currently offers carryout and drive-thru service. One good thing about Culver’s is that you can pick up pints and quarts of past special flavors inexpensively. Service is somewhat hit and miss though.Ferch’s (Broad Street in downtown Greendale)
The malt shoppe offers old-fashioned fountain drinks. They also have a cold marble slab on which they can mix just about any add-in and flavor into your custard. They offer carryout service and delivery through Uber Eats and Doordash, which hopefully arrives before it melts.Kopp’s (76th Street And Layton Avenue)
Kopp's may have the most flavors of custard, but some of them seem a little strange. Kopp’s is also the most expensive. The bad things about Kopp’s are that, virus or no virus, you have to crowd into a small space to order, deal with a crowded parking lot, and the bathrooms are on the outside of the building. They offer carryout service.Oscar’s (Rawson Avenue and 27th Street)
I think Oscar’s has the best shakes as they use real fruit in the shakes instead of syrup. I also like the service there. They are fast and efficient. As of now, they are offering drive-thru and carryout service.
