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Lake Templene is located just outside of Centreville Michigan Saint Joseph County. This 900 acre recreational lake is just 2 hours from Chicago and Detroit, Michigan. For passions of boaters, skiers, and fisherman: this area is enchanted with beautiful views, privacy, calm waters, and abundant fish.
The Mission of the Lake Templene Property Owners Association is to protect and enhance both the living environment of the L.T.P.O.A. members and Lake Templene.
More information regarding Saint Joseph County is available at River Country.
L.T.P.O.A. Ladies of the Lake Lunchoens - Information regarding the dates and location of the Ladies of the Lake Lunchoens for 2010 has been posted.
Ladies of the Lake Lunches: Click here for more information.
L.T.P.O.A. Board of Directors Meeting March 2010 - Please make a note that the Lake Templene Property Owners Association Board of Directors meeting for the month of March 2010 will be held the first Monday of the month. Afterward, Board meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, except for April and October, which are months for L.T.P.O.A. membership meetings. The Board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held at Glen Oaks Community College in the BDC Room. All LTPOA members are encouraged to attend.
St Joseph County Dive Rescue/Recovery Team - The St. Joseph County Dive Rescue/Recovery Team is an important organization to our community. The money for equipment, training and other operational expenses rests solely on donations. Lake safety is of utmost importance and this organization provides a valuable service that could save lives. Please consider donating to this organization . Donations may be made to : St. Joseph County Dive Rescue/Recovery Team. Send your donations directly to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department 650 E. Main St. Centreville, MI 49032 to the attention of Captain Jason Bingaman. Questions may be directed to Captain Bingaman at: 269-467-6201.
Welcome to the New Web Site Design - We hope you enjoy this new web site design employing easy to use navigation and added features. A new feature includes member log in. Once registered, you will have access to files that have been migrated from the Yahoo Group and other material that will be added in the future. Registration is required to allow only authorized L.T.P.O.A. members to have access to the members only area. Questions and/or comments are appreciated. Just click on the Webmaster link on the bottom of this page to send email.
The Results of the Dredging Survey - The results of the dredging survey have been tabulated with a 79% support for the dredging project. The response represented 265 lots, and the Board wants to thank everyone who returned their survey. With this overwhelming support level the Board feels it can now expend some additional funds to move the process forward to a point where we can provide the detail required to ask for funding approval. The steps required to implement dredging will be presented at the Spring General Membership meeting.
Important Reminder - When driving a snowmobile, A.T.V., etc., please be careful not to cross onto other people's property. This is a trespassing issue and has recently caused property damage around the lake.LTPOA Members are welcome to attend Board Meetings. Click the Board button for more information.
Recycling - Curbside recycling is available to Lake Templene residents from Michiana Recycling and Disposal Service (P.O. Box 1148, 2268 Reum Road, Niles MI 49120, 269-684-0900, 800-722-9710, FAX 269-684-3365). Contact them if you are interested in this service.
Lake Safety - If you see unsafe and illegal activities on Lake Templene, please report them to the Saint Joseph Sheriff (phone = 269-467-9045) Marine Patrol - Sergeant Terpening, phone = 269-625-6889.
Lake Templene Map - click here to see a map of the lake, which shows the various housing subdivisions.
Grass Clippings & Leaves: As a member of the Lake Templene Property Owners Association it is important that you take steps to preserve the quality of our lake, which directly effects the quality and value of your and your neighbor's properties. There has recently been some problems with excess grass clipping and leaves getting into the lake. These are nutrients that adversely effect the quality of the lake water, so please take appropriate steps to keep them from entering the lake from your property. Click here for additional information on keeping nutrients from entering the lake.
Ladies of the Lake Lunches: Click here for more information.


