Ah, the winter season is settling in with daily snow and seasonal low temps. A great opportunity to appreciate the peace and quiet of the season with a good book and a cozy fire in the fireplace.
And… a great opportunity to brush up on our list of winter reminders!
- For the safest and best ways to move around our gravel roads, I always recommend (it has become a mantra, so please repeat) “snow tires for your car and ice cleats for your feet – snow tires for your car and ice cleats for your feet – snow tires for your car and ice cleats for your feet.”
- Our heavy tree cover means it is often “icy” or, perhaps more accurately, “dicey,” so I have placed three sand barrels around the community if you need extra traction. They are near the entrances and under the Sophie Lane street sign.
- Septic companies require access to your holding tank cover for pump-outs. You, or your home service provider, need to keep a path open and the cover clear.
- Please read the Seasonal Cottage Checklists under Resources on our community website for more information about winter preparedness.
We hired a new snowplow operator to maintain our roads and driveways this winter. Keith Bressette has a long connection with Brickyard Creek, and I am elated to have him back working in the community!
We created a new snowplow map for Keith, and I’ve done a few practice runs with him to discuss the many nuisances when plowing our difficult gravel roads, including a host of obstacles such as wells, curb stops, holding tanks, power boxes, and significant drop-offs.
That said, I expect a bit of a learning curve, especially regarding member preferences, so I appreciate your patience as he learns the route. Keith is a hard worker, communicative, and skillful (and a much-needed early riser), so I am confident he is up to the challenge and grateful that he has made Brickyard Creek his priority.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Happy Holidays!
Jeffery A. Garrett
Director, Brickyard Creek
“An environmental community on the shore of Lake Superior.”
715-781-3958
Jeffery.BYC@gmail.com
www.brickyardcreekcommunity.com
