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INSIDE THIS ISSUE THIS INSIDE

must receive documents no no documents receive must follows: Nominating Committee. Nominating

Sunday, Dec. 18. Dec. Sunday,

and all the Election Committee Committee Election the all and for electing directors are as as are directors electing for and Jack Thies comprised the the comprised Thies Jack and

Steam rising from Lake Kiowa due to cold weather on on weather cold to due Kiowa Lake from rising Steam

be members in good standing, standing, good in members be by-laws, the procedures procedures the by-laws, Lamkin, Brown McCrory, McCrory, Brown Lamkin,

additional nominees also must must also nominees additional names. According to the the to According names. Reed, Karen Brewton, Craig Craig Brewton, Karen Reed,

in good standing. Such Such standing. good in Jan. 15 to submit their their submit to 15 Jan. In addition to Chair Brent Brent Chair to addition In

at least fi fty (50) members members (50) fty fi least at members have until until have members Committee.

the written endorsement of of endorsement written the Additional qualifi ed ed qualifi Additional presence of the Election Election the of presence

and serve if elected, and (2) (2) and elected, if serve and Halliburton and Jim Marfi ce. Marfi Jim and Halliburton will draw for position in the the in position for draw will

will accept the nomination nomination the accept will Desilets, Gary Folsom, John John Folsom, Gary Desilets, of a tie, the affected nominees nominees affected the tie, a of

the nominee that he or she she or he that nominee the Barnes, Lori Brindle, Norma Norma Brindle, Lori Barnes, deemed elected. In the event event the In elected. deemed

by: (1) a statement signed by by signed statement a (1) by: are (alphabetically): Steve Steve (alphabetically): are number of votes shall be be shall votes of number

Committee, accompanied accompanied Committee, year terms. The candidates candidates The terms. year nominees receiving the largest largest the receiving nominees

nominees to the Election Election the to nominees il e lce fr three- for elected be will accordance with 6.01[c]. The The 6.01[c]. with accordance

qualifi cations of such such of cations qualifi Board of Directors. Three Three Directors. of Board by the Election Committee in in Committee Election the by

submitting the names and and names the submitting vacancies on the Lake Kiowa Kiowa Lake the on vacancies said date, shall be acted upon upon acted be shall date, said

membership at large by by large at membership for election to fi ll the three three the ll fi to election for Association offi ce on or before before or on ce offi Association

may be made by the the by made be may has selected six candidates candidates six selected has post-marked or received in the the in received or post-marked

[b] Thereafter, nominations nominations Thereafter, [b] Nominating Committee Committee Nominating on March 1st and all ballots ballots all and 1st March on

Peggy Padgham Peggy

statement. statement. announced that the the that announced [e] All voting shall cease cease shall voting All [e]

Please plan to attend this important forum. important this attend to plan Please

with members’ monthly monthly members’ with Brent Reed, Chair, Chair, Reed, Brent February 1st. February

and we will award gift certifi cates to four lucky winners. lucky four to cates certifi gift award will we and

publication, or include them them include or publication, be announced at that time. that at announced be to all members no later than than later no members all to

Refreshments will be served during a brief intermission intermission brief a during served be will Refreshments

January issue of Association Association of issue January for new board members will will members board new for [d] Ballots shall be mailed mailed be shall Ballots [d]

position on issues, allowing us to know them better. them know to us allowing issues, on position

publish their names in the the in names their publish results of the February election election February the of results mailed to all members. all to mailed

opportunity to help residents better understand his or her her or his understand better residents help to opportunity

best qualifi ed applicants and and applicants ed qualifi best this once-a-year event. The The event. once-a-year this of the Association publication publication Association the of

from the program chair. Each candidate will be given an an given be will candidate Each chair. program the from

The committee will select the the select will committee The calendar and plan to attend attend to plan and calendar be placed in the February issue issue February the in placed be

opening and closing statements and respond to questions questions to respond and statements closing and opening

November 15 of each year. year. each of 15 November to mark this date on your your on date this mark to and pictures of all nominees will will nominees all of pictures and

Board of Directors will introduce themselves, make brief brief make themselves, introduce will Directors of Board

Committee no later than than later no Committee Lodge. We encourage you you encourage We Lodge. [c] The names, qualifi cations cations qualifi names, The [c]

Forum. The six men and women running for the LKPOA LKPOA the for running women and men six The Forum.

submitted to the Nominating Nominating the to submitted the Assembly Room at the the at Room Assembly the the ballot. the

the Kiowa Woman’s Club once again will host the Candidates Candidates the host will again once Club Woman’s Kiowa the

Board of Directors must be be must Directors of Board March 11, 2017 at 7 p.m. in in p.m. 7 at 2017 11, March publication and be placed on on placed be and publication

On Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Lodge, Lodge, the of Room Assembly the in p.m. 7 at 21 Jan. On

[a] Nominations for the the for Nominations [a] meeting will be held Saturday, Saturday, held be will meeting published in the Association Association the in published

LKPOA Board Candidates Forum Candidates Board LKPOA

Electing Directors. Electing Owners Association annual annual Association Owners to qualify, have information information have qualify, to

6.03 Procedures for for Procedures 6.03 The Lake Kiowa Property Property Kiowa Lake The later than January 15, in order order in 15, January than later

Norma Desilets Norma Jim Marfi ce Marfi Jim Steve Barnes Steve John Halliburton John Lori Brindle Lori Gary Folsom Gary

LKPOA Board Candidates and Annual Meeting Reminder Meeting Annual and Candidates Board LKPOA

Vol. 40 - No. 1 Offi cial Publication of Lake Kiowa Property Owners Association January 2017 2017 January Association Owners Property Kiowa Lake of Publication cial Offi 1 No. - 40 Vol.

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CollinsvilleTxChamber.org (903) 429-3200 Like January 2017 CommuniQue 3 Community Manager’s Report New Year’s lake, parks, golf course, roads, and Resolutions structures—is key to enhance our House Numbering In the event of an emergency, • If the entrance is far from the Losing weight enjoyment and keep us Kiowa proud. time is a very critical element. To road, a second set of large, refl ective and getting fi t, Mother Nature has blessed us with minimize the time required to locate numbers should also be displayed quitting smoking, slightly above average rainfall levels, your residence, it is critical to have on a post at the end of the driveway saving money, and but spread it out quite nicely with the your house number clearly legible clearly designating which driveway other resolutions exception of June 2. Our lake stayed at from the road in all conditions. is yours. like that are commonly made on the highest and most consistent levels • Numbers should be placed on, You should also have your New Year’s and usually broken well in recent history. This rainfall resulted above, or at the side of the main refl ective numbers on your mailbox, before President’s Day. I reviewed our in great vegetative growth, keeping entrance, so that they can be easily but you cannot rely strictly on this as resolutions from 2016 and I am happy our team members very busy mowing detected from the street. many mailboxes are across the road to report that we performed a good bit and trimming well past normal times. • The numbers on residences from their residences. better than the average person. Our Lake and Parks staff has spent a should be at least four inches high Charlie Safety and Security were at the top great deal of time trimming trees and and have a contrasting color to the of our list and a lot was implemented removing brush, while our golf course background. and accomplished last year, mainly in crew worked hard to deliver a lush 123 MY STREET safety on the water. New rules were golf course throughout the summer 1 implemented and I am thrilled to and well into the fall. 2 3 report that over 1,200 people studied Our crews have also worked hard M our revised watercraft rules, and to improve the look of our fl owerbeds Y passed the test with greatly enhanced at the front gate, POA offi ce, and at S T boater operation knowledge. the Lodge. We invested additional R Communication was number two on funds into trimming the tree canopies E 123 E our list and I feel good that our team in selected spots on the golf course T utilized all of our resources such as and we expect that grass will be Constant Contact, gate signs, website better established in those areas in the home page, and the CommuniQué to future. ATTENTION keep our community informed. We have just replaced over 30,000 Have you signed up for LKPOA email notices? Long-Range Planning is the next square feet of asphalt and will have the Sign up for email notices from the community manager and other department resolution that our group worked on major sections of our roads restriped heads by going to the Lake Kiowa private home page and clicking in Quick and our staff and the volunteers on as weather allows. In conjunction Clicks at the top of the page. Select "Sign up for our Email Newsletter." Enter all of the committees worked hard with the Patio construction, major your email address and click on Go. You may select the messages in which on planning strategically for our repairs were made to the Lodge, you have interest. future, while working tactically in including replacement of the gutters These messages will keep you informed of the present. The commitment made to and repairing of the soffi ts. weather/water crossing closings, water outages, our future through multiple drainage For 2017 we intend to work on the construction delays, etc. as well as Lodge activities improvements, a wonderful capital same general areas, but do so faster and special menus. improvement with the Lodge Patio, and more effi ciently. Planning in all and our tree trimming program on areas is underway, beginning with next Look for this logo to sign up. www.lakekiowatx.com the golf course made immediate year’s budget and continuing through impacts and will continue to do so in areas like community emergency Donna Sparkman, BS the future. Previous boards had the preparedness. Our Board is ambitious Community Liaison 940.433.5555 • cell: 940.736.9872 foresight to establish our important and engaged with our POA team, and 1300 Fulton St., Ste. 300B, Denton, TX 76201 reserve funds and our current Board we are working closely together to [email protected] members are careful stewards of these make the future of our community critical assets. even better than our past. Happy New ★ Our commitment to proper Year! brightstar care HOME CARE | MEDICAL STAFFING maintenance of our resources— Charlie A Higher Standard beautiful mediterranean custom 1203 Kiowa Drive West 4-3-3 home overlooking our signature #9 island hole! Large open Jeff Wagner kitchen with island! (940) 230-4185 Porches galore! Brand new pool with electric cover! $799,000 4 CommuniQue January 2017 Kiowa Kares Dear Friends of Lake Kiowa, To the Lake Kiowans who have “A beautiful heart reaches out to been praying for Austin: those who are weakened. . .to encourage Thank you everyone who them along the way. . .” PB prayed and sent us cards for our Thank you for your selfl ess acts of 4-year old grandson, Austin, caring, kindness and giving of your who contracted a rare skin disease time during my recent illness! It has (Steven Johnson Syndrome) been phenomenally instrumental in my recovery! as an allergic reaction to his Friends like YOU. . .are the SUPER epilepsy medicine. STARS in life! Thank you for saving Austin was in two hospitals On behalf of Home Hospice of Cooke County, we would like mine! for a total of 79 days. He to thank all of Lake Kiowa for donating Christmas items for the rummage sale held on Dec. 3. The sale grossed over $7,200 that Paula Brinson finally went home on Nov. 18, will help fund patient charity care. AKA TEAM FORR/EVRR but still must have eye drops and We cannot express enough thanks for all the volunteers and lubricants put in his eyes every their time spent sorting, pricing, moving, and assisting on sale day. hour while he’s awake. We still Without the caring nature of those volunteers, this project could need more of your prayers for not have been the success that it was. his continued recovery at home. Mary Lou Johnson and Jan Thies We’re so lucky to be living here Co-Chairs at Lake Kiowa with such a great support group! LAKE KIOWA MAN CAVE CRAWL Sincerely, More than 65 people attended the Lake Kiowa Man Cave Crawl on Jenny and Walt Schmidt Sunday, Nov. 6. We visited fi ve man caves and garages and then met for fellowship and beverages by the 10th hole fairway. Thanks to the guys who let us discover their man caves! Without any sponsors, we were able to raise over $250 for the Kiwanis Christmas toy drive for Callisburg Elementary. See you at the 2017 Man Cave Crawl! To the wonderful people of Jim Marfi ce Lake Kiowa, Greg Hair I moved here with two four-year-olds in 1972. I cried for a year because I thought I had moved to a retirement home. We were the youngest family with Joe’s small children. Today, after 44 years, I am among the oldest. I can Tree Service never express my thanks and love to the people who have been with me through Bob’s four-year battle with Quite an unusual sight! A deer 940-736-6437 cancer. Thanks for being was sighted in Lucille Crow's our friends. Love to all. backyard on Blackfoot Trail. In the Serving Lake Kiowa Dee Lee background is the fairway of hole for over 20 years! Roper Family #5. • TRee TRIMMING, ThINNING LeFort Home & Business Solutions LLC AND BALANCING • TRee ReMOVAL • CLeARING FOR CONSTRUCTION • STUMP GRINDING • MISTLeTOe ReMOVAL

• Yard Care • House & Pet Sitting DEEP ROOT FEEDING that puts nutrients We are local and service • Pet Walking all of Cooke County. • Interior & Exterior where the trees need it now, while benefi cial Cleaning 6700 FM 902 (same building • Small Business microbes sustain fertility in the soil as Kiowa Klips). Procurement (469) 268-0053 • Offi ce Management www.facebook.com/leforthbs Services Free Estimates www.leforthbs.com January 2017 CommuniQue 5 Make a New Year’s Resolution As 2016 comes to a close, well over 100 Cooke County children living in foster care will ring in the new year away from their homes and the people they love most. These children, who entered foster care through no fault of their own, fi nd themselves in an overwhelmed system. CASA Volunteer advocates look out for the safety and well-being of each child until he or she fi nds a permanent home. Make it your New Year’s resolution to help these children by becoming a CASA Volunteer. A CASA Advocate is trained to investigate a child’s situation and assess their needs to fi nd out what is best for them and then report to the court. A CASA Advocate serves as a voice for the child in an overloaded system. Even as some children are adopted or placed back into their homes once the parents have undergone the corrections needed, new children enter foster care needing the watchful eye of a CASA volunteer. Please consider bettering a child’s life YOUR New Year’s Resolution. Visit our website www.casant.org or email Jerry Metzler at [email protected] to learn more about becoming a CASA Volunteer. Jill Magee

Lifelong Learning is offering an exclusive membership opportunity to residents of Cooke County who are ages 62 and better! This program is offered FREE of charge and you can take up to ten classes. Classes will fi ll up, so hurry in to register!

NEW STUDENTS BRING THESE (to the 200 building to register): Abigail’s Arms Cooke County Family Crisis Center received a $2,500 • Proof of residency in Cooke County (utility bill, mortgage, or rent grant from the Enterprise Holdings Foundation. This grant aids in receipt) providing transportation for our clients. We would like to express our • Proof of age (driver's license or other offi cial ID) gratitude to Gene Cole, Cole-McNatt Chevrolet Buick GMC, at whose • Completed registration form (We will give this to you.) request this grant request was made. Pictured are: Jon Trant and Curtis Croft, Enterprise Holdings Area Representatives, and Keith Burdett, For class information and registration, Operations Manager, receiving the check from Gene Cole. visit the Gainesville campus after Jan. 4.

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TIME FOR A CHECK-UP! DAREN HUTCHERSON ❅ ❅ ❅ 555 FM 3496 • Gainesville, Texas 76240 is everyone comfortable in your A local company you can trust. Email: [email protected] Home tHis season? Jason eWing oWner Cell (940) 736-5588 Gainesville Texas 76240 ❅ Over 22 years of residential construction experience [email protected] TX Lic. #TABLB29245C 940-668-6345 LAKE KIOWA HutcHerson insurance agency Providing money saving MEDICAL CLINIC home and auto insurance rates for Lake Kiowa Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm members through • Instant Pro-Times Safeco Insurance Co. • School physicals • Yearly exams Call for your free quotes. • Manage acute and chronic illness David Hutcherson Greg Hutcherson We take most insurances and we welcome NEW MEDICARE PATIENTS Holly Oliveira, FNP-C 100 Kiowa Drive West, Suite 103, Lake Kiowa, TX 76240 1017 East California • P.O. Box 430 Gainesville, Texas 76241-0430 [email protected] For appointment call 940-612-5562 (940) 665-4711 fax (940) 665-7363 6 CommuniQue January 2017 Inspirational Events Welcome to 2017. New GriefShare Starts Hope you all had a very GriefShare is a grief support group up sessions as it begins again. Merry Christmas and that offers help and encouragement The fi rst session of this GriefShare good visits with family I Memoy...... after the death of a spouse, child, cycle will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10 and friends. Now have Bob Markle family member or friend. GriefShare at 3 p.m. The sessions will run each you already made October 18 is nondenominational, featuring Tuesday through the fi rst Tuesday of your resolutions for Ronnie Raney biblically based concepts to aid you April. We will meet at the Lodge. the New Year? I hope November 26 in healing from your grief. Come join others in one of those resolutions is to thank Bob Roper It runs in 13-week cycles, a safe and welcoming God for all your many blessings. I November 28 meeting once a week using environment that will help have a good idea how you can do that. video seminars, small you with the healing that is We welcome you and yours to come Phyllis Gardner group discussions, and a workbook to essential in the grieving process. to Chapel every Sunday from 8 to December 20 help you as you cope with your loss. Please contact me at (940) 395- 8:30 a.m. Also, how about joining the These sessions are “self-contained,” 3405 to let me know of your interest Bible Study class that starts on Jan. that help people in our community so while it is benefi cial to attend all in attending or if you have any 10 at 1 p.m. in our Lodge? Contact Jo who are in need of assistance. the sessions, you do not have to attend questions. Brannan if you are interested. The sermon schedule for the month in sequence. You may join at any time Jo Brannan Our Chapel Choir outdid themselves is as follows: Jan. 1 - J. Ray Smith “A during each 13-week cycle and make at our December Chapel service and New Year, A New Life”/John10:10; also the quarterly meeting. Thank you Jan. 8 - John Hare - “Move It” /Jeremiah so much, choir, for your contribution 31: 7-14; Jan. 15 - (Choir sings) - to our holiday celebration. There is J. Ray Smith “Secret Sins Forgiven”/ still room for you to join our choir. Genesis 37:28; Jan. 22 - John Hare - They meet every Monday at 8 a.m. in “The Greatest Party Planner Ever”/ the Lodge. John 2:1-11; Jan. 29 - John Hare Your Chapel sent 21 gift cards to (Communion) - “Fuggedaboudit”/ servicemen connected in some way Isaiah 43:1-7. Men’s Book and Bible Conversation Group to Lake Kiowa. They also made a gift Remember that all are welcome contribution to a cousin of Jo Brannan at our Chapel service. We are non- The Men’s Book and the gathering. The group meets from who lost everything in the Gatlinburg denomination, just a group of people Bible Conversation Group 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. and we honor your fi re. Your Chapel also makes monthly who love God. See you Sunday. is going to be using the time. There are times that we use a contributions to 12 county agencies Joan Carroll book “Miracles” by Eric book like “Miracles” by Eric Metaxas Metaxas. This book is to help us focus and move beyond our well written and a mix of own thoughts, but the Bible and our Chapel Bible Study Coming This Month real events and a Biblical perspective faith are always the core that holds Looking for a Bible study? We have just the thing for you. Come join in that make it very authentic. The new our conversation to authentic God- this very interesting Bible study to be held Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Lodge. theme begins Jan. 4; this is a good time honoring talk. The fi rst study will be held Jan. 10. This will be a video series entitled to join the group. The discussion and conversation "Parables of Jesus in Luke (A Middle Eastern View)" by Dr. Kenneth Bailey. This is a weekly Bible study and book leader is Rev. J.H. Langley, a retired These videos are about 30 minute segments and discussion will follow. discussion group for men Wednesdays United Methodist lead Pastor living Dr. Bailey spent 40 years living and teaching New Testament in Egypt, at 8 a.m. at the Lake Kiowa Lodge in here at Lake Kiowa. All men are warmly Lebanon, Jerusalem and Cyprus. He brings his Middle Eastern experience the Southwest Room. This 60-minute invited to be part of this exciting, of the culture and nuances of the language to the parables of Luke that conversation group has a focus on growing, men’s Biblical conversation enriches and deepens our understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus. conversation, using a book selected group. Several faith traditions are part Notes will be provided for you so that you might relax and enjoy the by the guys as well as an intentional of the dialogue and we are having great information that Dr. Bailey is presenting. Mark your calendars for Tuesdays Biblical perspective that relates to life conversations. We laugh, we are real, at 1 p.m. starting on Jan. 10. as we experience it here at Lake Kiowa; and this group works at being authentic. If you are interested in attending this study, please contact me at (940) we keep it real. We fully understand For more information call J.H. Langley 395-3405 so that we can assure that we have enough space and material for that we live life here at Lake Kiowa and at (724) 591-0518 or email him at you. Hope to see you there. that guys are not always able to make [email protected]. Jo Brannan ‘It’s hard to stop a Trane’ interest free financing available on any system

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You know this last restocking of grass carp, our so I can’t speak for the the 11-14 inch range and are too large what I saw? The Pond Medic 8% loss 14” largemouth were weighing in at fi shing. What I do know is that I am for our fi sh to eat. They recommend of relative weight reported was very 1.25 pounds; a striking difference of concerned for the club board support. their removal. There are two ways to close to what I found. I was at 9% in approximately a half-pound. Our club We have lost three prominent board remove them: One is poisoning them, my calculations. This made me wonder must push to help develop a way to members from the conservation club. which concerns me. I am not sure what might be causing this decline. manage our lake aquatic vegetation Special event coordinators Susan Hair how you target just the gizzard shad After thinking about this for several with mechanical removal and some and Gina Rice have stepped down and not our game fi sh. We also could days and looking back at history, I came chemical help. Why can we not with a busy travel schedule planned remove these fi sh via electro-shock to this conclusion. After moving here maintain our lake vegetation the same for 2017. Vice President Tim Purks and remove them by net. Disposal in 1993 and fi nding one of the most way we do our golf course? It is all stepped down for an exciting role in could be an issue here. beautiful places on earth, I fell in love maintenance the way I see it. Without development of a new company. He The next mention in our survey is with Lake Kiowa. As the population some vegetation, our fi sh health will cites lack of time to participate. With there are too many juvenile largemouth began to grow and demographics began continue to fall. Installing artifi cial that being said, we have four remaining bass in the lake. They recommend to change, the conclusion was drawn habitat may help but it is going to take board members and no candidates removal of these also. They even state that we needed to control the lake years to get enough in this lake to meet to fi ll vacant positions. If you know that our crappie should be reduced in vegetation. The decision was made to the need. someone who might be interested numbers as well. We need to catch and introduce grass carp to help with this Finally, I would like to discuss in being on our board, please have eat these tasty fi sh. The survey states growing problem. After a few months, our December meeting held in the them get in touch with me. We can that our largemouth bass relative it was obvious that this was working, Assembly Room in the Lodge. We always move folks around if they are length-to-weight ratio has dropped 8% but not quickly enough. So, we added had a very good meal provided by the interested, but don’t want to be in one compared to the 2015 survey. In 2015 more grass carp. After approximately Lodge staff and great entertainment of the vacant positions. our fi sh were at 93% of their optimum two years, the aquatic lake vegetation provided by the Chapel Choir. We In October, our biologist from weight. In October, this fi gure was was almost nonexistent. More also gave out our seasonal awards for Pond Medics completed our fall lake 85%. recently, approximately two years Big Bass and Angler of the Year 2016. survey. In this report, they state that Reading these comments in the ago, we reintroduced the grass carp Thanks to the Lodge and the Choir for our 3-4 inch bluegill numbers have survey made me curious. In the for the same reasons. In both cases, we a great night. Also, thanks for your signifi cantly declined. They note lack tournaments that we hold February see the same result. A lack of natural support! We could not do what we do of spawning and nursery fi sh habitat through October each year, we record vegetation is one factor in the beginning as a conservation club without it. could be a part of the problem. Pond every angler’s fi sh weight. This is of decline in our lake. The fi rst time To become angler of the year, anglers Medics recommends installing habitat done each tournament month every we made this decision we almost lost must complete a minimum of fi ve of in the unoccupied 10% of the shoreline. year. I went back and averaged the 1st, this fi shery. Fish numbers and size Continued on page 11

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Various items from pincushions, project bags, accessory organizers, and machine mats with pockets were made by members and exchanged as gifts for Christmas.

Sharon Catlett celebrated her birthday the day of the Christmas party. (L-R): Becky Branham, Judy Akin, Carole Clausing and Sharon all celebrated December birthdays.

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These three young men climbed aboard the Indian Creek VFD fi re truck on the weekend of Dec. 17 when Santa visited girls and boys from Lake Kiowa. See more Santa visit pictures on page 2.

ICVFD members, supporters and their family members. Not all are pictured, but this is who attended.

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Linda Slater 2 Linda Cooke 4 Jane Outlaw 4 Marcy Titus 5 Danette Morrison 6 Brenda Fairbanks 7 Ginger Walker 8 Elizabeth Deal 11 Lezlie MacElroy 13 Kelly Brister 14 Jane Schneider 16 Pat Frazier 16 Shirley O’Dell 16 Maurice Robeson Irish 16 Corina Nichols 17 Dolly Marek 21 ACT 1 - “LIGHTS” . . . BONNIE SLACK Happy New Year, Everyone! Nancy Bryan 22 I hope your Christmas was bright Regina Spencer 23 PRESENTS and you are ready to begin 2017 with Elaine Otway 24 hope in your hearts. Susan Hair 26 “ROSE FRANKEN, AHEAD OF HER TIME” Our Jan. 12 program promises to Elaine Downen 27 be both entertaining and educational. Willa K. Hawke 27 Bonnie Slack (above left) will share Gayla Blackmon 28 the inspiring story of Rose Lewin Melanie Kirkland 28 Franken (above right), a small-town Adele Foster 29 January Menu girl who makes good! Dany Ford 31 Bonnie tells me that “Rose, born in Scottie Rowland 31 Pulled Chicken and Slaw Sliders Gainesville’s historic neighborhood, Potato Soup is an accidental author who wrote her Angel Food Cake way to Broadway and Hollywood. "She was a woman ahead of her with Whipped Cream & Strawberries time who survived hard times and For luncheon reservations for the Jan. 12 meeting, please heartbreak and turned lemons into call the appropriate person (according to the fi rst letter of your last lemonade!” name) BEFORE noon on Monday, Jan. 9. Likewise, if you are This sounds quite intriguing to me. on the permanent reservation list and wish to cancel, call before You won’t want to miss this. Garden & Nature is hosting our meeting. noon on Monday, Jan. 9. Please do not leave a voice mail for the Julie Minter contact; if you cannot reach her, please contact Carol Jacobsen. Contact: Call: If Last Name begins with: Rochelle Froh (940) 206-3399 A-C Mary Nel O'Dell (940) 372-4905 B-H Professional Home Repair Melinda Huggins (806) 787-2596 I-L and Remodeling Mischa Brown (940) 641-1231 M-R ■ Outdoor kitchens Pat Jessee (940) 727-2392 S-Z and patios Carol Jacobsen (940) 368-4950, [email protected] ■ Interior and exterior painting ■ Plumbing HEFFLEY’S HEARTH & HOME ■ Sales, Service & Installation Electrical Owner, Jason Heffl ey ■ ■ Carpentry Wood, Gas & Pellet Stoves ■ ■ Fireplaces & Inserts Sheet Rock ■ Wood Pellets & Chimney Caps ■ Flooring ■ Gas Logs & Accessories Offi ce: (940) 727-8434 ■ Window ■ Chimney Cleaning & Relining Cell: (469) 268-0053 Replacement 150 CR 179 • Whitesboro, TX 76273 www.facebook.com/phrr2015 903-564-7444 3 Miles West of Whitesboro, South of 82 18 CommuniQue January 2017 Kiowa Woman’s Club News

...... Most of us will probably agree BIBLE  that life goes by quickly, is often STUDY unpredictable and is unfair. Come study ✟ with us as we grasp an understanding  ...... of the BIG PERSPECTIVE that  equips us to fully enjoy the life God 2017 . . . WOW . . . If you have not intends for us in a world that “seems” attended KWC Bible Study, now is upside down and wrong. Jan.12 (Thursday) a great time to start. We begin with Happy New Year, Mom’s Night Out - Dinner at the Lodge, 7 p.m. refreshments at 10 a.m. followed by Tricia Folsom our group study led by Tricia Folsom. Penny Cotten Jan. 16 (Monday) Come join us as we get back together Playdate at 10 a.m. on Jan. 24 at Judy Beard’s home, 1226 “. . . It is good for people to eat, Julie Bayne’s house at 147 Blackfoot Tr. N. Kiowa Dr. E. We have been studying drink, and enjoy their work under the book of Ecclesiastes and will be the sun during the short life God has Mom's Night Out in November produced art with a twist (below). sharing what we have learned from given them, and to accept their lot in chapters 4 and 5 this month. life.” Ecclesiastes 5:18, NLT

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Our next book review meeting will be on Friday, Feb. 3 at the home of Judy Beard. Joan Carroll will review “Five Presidents” by Clint Hill. Secret Service agent Clint Hill brings history intimately and vividly to life as he refl ects on his 17 years protecting the holder of the most powerful offi ce in the nation. He walked alongside Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford. Please plan to join us. Judy Garner

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The Bridge group’s Christmas what happened there stayed there. least four, and fi ve would be wonderful. Brunch with the Canasta group was If you are interested in playing in Tourney dates are Jan. 19 and 26, Feb. held Dec. 2, and we played with fi ve our Winter Tournament that begins 2, 16 and 23 and March 2. tables. Winners for the play day were Jan. 19, please contact Mary We hope you had a Merry Christmas Carol Bosse and Terry Johnson. ([email protected], 903-821- and have a Happy New Year and Some players attended a Bridge 0225) or me ([email protected], 214- look forward to seeing everyone this Cruise in November. It sounds like 529-1179) with your reservation NLT month. everyone had a marvelous time. I Jan. 5. We already have three tables Norma Desilets didn’t get many stories, but it seems signed up; it would be nice to have at Mary Kolb 20 CommuniQue January 2017 Kiowa Woman’s Club News Garden & Nature get a jump on the season. Petunias, organic material. Add compost planted in full sun to shade. Although begonias and impatiens can be and mulch to all beds. Recycle in full sun it will have more berries started now. Tomatoes, peppers and your Christmas trees. Contact your and growth will be more vigorous, beans can be started in late January city’s waste disposal department Possumhaw also does well as an into mid February indoors, in a hot for sites. Know your soil by getting understory tree. It grows well in most bed or heated greenhouse. a soil test. types of soil, from acid to alkaline, Garden & Nature participants Pruning *Information from Dallas County from dry to a bit damp. Do not plant enjoyed their annual holiday brunch • Prune with a purpose. Do not Master Gardener Association, Inc. Possumhaw where it might experience in December at Becky Knox’s home. “top” any trees or shrubs including “wet feet” or it may rot. Many delicious dishes and beverages crape myrtles. Never leave stubs. Plant of the month:** Watering Instructions: Possumhaw offered lots of great choices. Once Cut fl ush against remaining Possumhaw holly (Ilex decidua) should be watered well immediately again, we collected donations for branches on shrubs and along the Description: Possumhaw, Ilex after planting and then every 2-3 VISTO. As is the tradition of the branch collar on trees. Peach and decidua, is native to the southeastern weeks during the fi rst growing season group, the December meeting is a plum trees should be pruned to US, ranging from Maryland to Florida if there is no rain. Like most native gathering primarily for conversation, encourage horizontal branching, and west to Texas and Mexico. This trees and plants, Possumhaw should so we did not have a presentation. remove any strongly vertical beautiful small tree grows 15 to 25 feet not be over-watered. After the fi rst Our next meeting on Tuesday, shoots. tall. It has a bushy habit and can reach growing season, Possumhaw should Jan. 10, will be at the home of Anita • Continue to prune evergreen trees up to a 15 foot spread. Possumhaw is survive with existing rainfall because House. Our speaker on vegetable such as magnolias, live oaks, and deciduous, losing its leaves in the fall. it is very drought tolerant, but may be gardening will be Dean MacElroy. wax myrtles to minimize possible For the female trees, this reveals the watered during prolonged drought. Our quick business meeting ice damage. yellow to orange to bright red berries Comments: Possumhaw is gorgeous included discussion of decorating for • Re-shape evergreen shrubs and that cover the trees all winter. for the winter, adding colorful interest the January meeting of the Kiowa shade trees, as needed, during the Berries: Possumhaw starts to make to North Texas gardens. There are a Woman’s Club and a summary of winter dormant period. berries in the summer which turn number of named Possumhaw cultivars future meetings. We also talked about Plant Care color in the fall. The berries are the including Warren’s Red, Council Fire the need to identify new chair and co- • Check houseplants for insect pests most distinctive feature of the plant and Byer’s Golden – these do not chairs for the 2017-2018 club year. such as scale, mealy bugs, and by November, when Possumhaw breed true from seed from the berries, Interested members should contact spider mites. starts to shed its leaves. Most female so purchase them from a nursery. To Karen Ritter for more information. • Continue to mulch leaves from the Possumhaw trees are covered with be sure of a female tree, choose one at This month’s tasks lawn and remove debris from turf berries, making a wonderful fall and a nursery in the fall or winter when the for the garden:* areas to reduce disease and insect winter display. berries are present. Male trees must Planting problems. Planting sites: Possumhaw can be be in the vicinity for a female tree to • Continue to plant new shade trees, • Continue to water lawn once every Continued on page 21 fruit trees, and evergreen shrubs. three weeks or so, if you have not Mulch root areas. had at least 1” of supplemental 1 bedroom apartment for persons age 50 or older • Continue to transplant established rain. trees and shrubs while they are • Watch for scale insects on dormant. camellias, hollies, and euonymus. • Finish planting pre-chilled tulip • Water outdoor landscape plants, as and hyacinth bulbs if you did not needed, when the soil is dry. Water do so in December. plants thoroughly before a hard • Plant any bare-root plants including freeze to reduce chances of freeze fruit and nut trees as well as roses. damage. • Continue planting pansies, • Fertilize pansies and other winter snapdragons, kale, Swiss chard and annuals about once a month other cool season annuals. Plant throughout the winter. onion transplants anytime soil is • Protect tender plants from hard ready. Plant spinach and snap peas freezes. mid to late month. • Till and prepare new planting beds • Sow seeds in fl ats or containers to when soil is workable. Work in

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(L-R): Rosina Salsman, Abigail's Arms Volunteer Coordinator; Marilyn Board, Lynn Keckonen and Kim Cook, Executive Director.

We cannot thank our KWC ladies enough for their generosity in supporting this project. The club donated over $2,000 by way of Walmart gift cards to ladies at Abigail's Arms. Each woman, as she enters the crisis center, will be given a note of encouragement and a gift card for necessities for herself and her children. It has been shared that women flee their homes, in fear, with nothing. Possumhaw holly (Ilex decidua) Perhaps this small gift during the holiday season will help these women in crisis. The director commented that sharing a letter of encouragement to them, from a stranger, will mean so much. Thank you for participating in this special Christmas project. The notes and cards were delivered in November in time for the holiday season. Blessings, Marilyn Board and Lynn Keckonen

Garden & Nature members donated food and funds to VISTO. The gifting is an annual project of the Garden & Nature group. (L-R): Vince Pawless, President of VISTO Board of Directors; Bekki Jones, Executive Director of VISTO; Karen Ritter, Garden & Nature Chair; and Shelley Burgess, VISTO Warehouse Manager.

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December 9, 2016 26 CommuniQue January 2017 WGA News Happy New Year to agenda. Congratulations to all our year- our WGA members who have served to the gift for an outstanding job done everyone! Our WGA end winners for most improved, most make 2016 a banner year. Committee by Kathy throughout the year was the begins 2017 with birdies, most chip-ins, and Dream Team chairs and their members helped barrage of kind words used to describe great expectations and winners. They are listed on page 27. everything planned run smoothly. Our this exemplary leader. A few of the resolutions to have The Treasurer’s report showed an many volunteers answered the call adjectives and phrases expressed were: another great year. A ending bank balance as of Nov. 30 of and supported tournaments, backed most positive and upbeat person ever, new board, new committees, $4,287.30. Membership voted to use our special events such as Girls Night Out great sense of humor, best peacemaker, new ideas, and always our great earmarked funds to help subsidize golf and the Charity Tournament. They also presided with joy, kind, generous, membership are ready to support our clinics for WGA members, and pay the responded to the many opportunities to willing, enthusiastic, quick, talented, WGA agenda. To begin with, you can range fee for the Callisburg High School serve our great organization. Special eager, understanding, casual, cool, and renew your membership by the Jan. 31 Girls’ Golf Team. thanks to Marcy Titus for tracking caring. As Kathy thanked members for deadline and your name will be included Jan Van Hoorebeke, aka Julia Child, the Dream Team participation and to helping make 2016 a great year, she in the 2017 Directory. Lorene Nix has put on her apron and did a very creative Dolly Marek for her continued work on reminded everyone that “we should all sent out an email outlining options for installation ceremony by using letters decorating our restrooms. Keep Dolly in remember how truly blessed we are!” renewal. Either pick up a membership from the word RECIPES to describe each mind if you have any items to donate for How true that is!!! form from the Pro Shop or go to the offi cer’s job duties. Thank you, Jan for her use for this project. The Christmas dinner dance on website and make yourself a copy. bringing fun to our installation ceremony. After much discussion with previous Dec. 9 was a great way to celebrate and Membership is $35. The optional hole- The 2017 offi cers are: President Carol Board members and the broader conclude the end of our golfi ng season in-one pot is $10. A processing fee will Maners; 1st Vice President Lorene membership, the decision was made not with our golfi ng friends. Once again be added if you are paying by credit card. Nix; 2nd Vice President Gay Enright; to have a Charity Tournament in 2017. the Bosses brought birch wood from Lorene Nix took membership to a whole Secretary Jo Ann Halliburton; Treasurer The date for this tournament had been set Minnesota to make the snowmen that new level this past year by reaching out Norma Desilets; Reporter Linda Slater; for October 2017 and follows numerous adorned the tables for WGA members to everyone and we ended the year with 18-Hole Co-Chairs Debbie Moody and other tournaments and activities. This to take home. Harold cut the wood, and a record setting 274 members. Let’s help Dee Erwin; 9-Hole Co-Chairs Donna fact has made securing sponsors and then Carol Bosse and Debbie Shugart Lorene beat this record in 2017. Rehm and Genevieve Avinger, and fundraising harder and harder. It was created the snowmen. A great evening The Assembly Room was decorated Parliamentarian Kathy Seay. Now is the decided to try to schedule an earlier date was enjoyed by all. Much thanks to in Christmas cheer, when approximately time to volunteer to be on a committee, in 2018 for the tournament, which would Carol and Debbie. 50 ladies clad in red Christmas attire work on tournaments, and become an give plenty of time to prepare and plan. No WGA golf until March, but please attended our monthly meeting and active member of the WGA. Please Lorene Nix presented outgoing plan to attend the Jan. 4 monthly meeting brunch on Dec. 7. Tables were decorated contact Carol Maners or any of the President Kathy Seay a beautiful and lunch at 11 a.m. with angels created by Nancy Bryan. board members and let them know of silver golf-themed charm bracelet as Linda Slater A little business, award presentations, your interests. an expression of appreciation from and installation of offi cers were on the THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all the members. Far more important than

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November/Year-end Winners: 11/16 - Wednesday Playday (28 players; blind fl ighting). A-Flight: 1st Gross La Vonne Jucha; 2nd Gross Carol Marchbanks; 1st Net Anita Hughes; 2nd Net Karen Brewton. B-Flight: 1st Gross Nancy Bryan; The 2017 offi cers are (R-L): President Carol Maners; 1st Vice President Lorene Jan Van Hoorebeke, aka Julia Child, 2nd Gross Linda Slater; 1st Net Sandra Nix; 2nd Vice President Gay Enright; Secretary Jo Ann Halliburton; Treasurer did a very creative installation ceremony Essex; 2nd Net Cynthia DeBorde. Norma Desilets; Reporter Linda Slater; 18-Hole Co-Chairs Debbie Moody (absent) by using letters from the word RECIPES C-Flight: 1st Gross Molly Worthen; and Dee Erwin; 9-Hole Co-Chairs Donna Rehm (absent) and Genevieve Avinger, to describe each offi cer’s job duties. 2nd Gross Janice Richey; 1st Net Joy and Parliamentarian Kathy Seay. Mann; 2nd Net Carol Bosse. 11/30 - Wednesday Playday (14 players; honoring seniors). 1st Gross: Linda Slater, 2nd Gross Peggy Lewis; 1st Net Sandra Essex, 2nd Net Audrene Robison. 12/7 Year-end Winners: Most Improved: USGA Charlan Darbro; Local Gay Enright. Most Chip-Ins: USGA Susan Edwards; Local Shayron Gathright. Most Birdies: USGA Susan Edwards; Local Janie Schneider. Dream Team: Maggie Aune, 2016 Dream Team (L-R): Maggie Most Improved (L-R): USGA - Most Chip-Ins (L-R): USGA - Sharon Mitcham, Debbie Moody and Aune, Sharon Mitcham, and Genevieve Charlan Darbro and Local - Gay Susan Edwards and Local - Shayron Genevieve Avinger. Avinger. Not pictured: Debbie Moody. Enright. Gathright. L et our staff help you for all of your monument and pre-arrangement needs.

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Founders of Cooke County Republican Women (Below L-R): Rita McCreary, Maxine Cole, Shirley Newton, Monica Lamb and Ann Scivally.

2017 Offi cers (L-R): Marci Gilbert, Treasurer/PAC Treasurer; Judy Nehib, Secretary; Tiffany Lester, Vice President-Fundraising; Pam Harrison, Vice President-Campaign Activities; Christi Klement, Vice President-Membership; Dianne Helms, Vice President- Programs, President Sarah Ann Hess; Installing Offi cer Marcia Saunders. Cooke County Republican Women Install 2017 Offi cers at 25th Anniversary The 2017 offi cers of Cooke County Newton, Ann Scivally, Monica Lamb, the stage to congratulate the club. The party was held at First Christian Republican Women (CCRW) were Maxine Cole and Rita McCreary— The 2017 Offi cers are President Sarah Church in Gainesville, with dinner installed on Dec. 8, at a Christmas were reunited with Saunders at the Ann Hess, Vice President-Programs buffet sponsored by First State Bank, event celebrating the 25th anniversary party. Dianne Helms, Vice President- and appetizers, cake and beverages of the club. Marcia Saunders, Past Pat Peale and Bob Eggleston, two Membership Christi Klement, Vice provided by club members. President of the Texas Federation of other Republicans who helped build President-Campaign Activities Pam For more information about Cooke Republican Women and organizer the foundation for the club, also Harrison, Vice President-Fundraising County Republican Women, go to of the club in 1991, served as the attended. Peale is the only CCRW Tiffany Lester, Secretary Judy Nehib, www.cookegop.com/CCRW, or installing offi cer. Saunders and her member ever presented Honorary Treasurer/PAC Treasurer Marci follow the club on Facebook. husband Terry came from their home Lifetime Membership. Eggleston is Gilbert, and Immediate Past President Pauline Lesch in Idaho to participate in the program an Honorary Associate Member. Dorthy Lewis. that honored the founders of the club, Dianne Helms, District Director for ® ! past presidents and extraordinary State Senator Craig Estes, presented members who have built and grown a Senate Proclamation recognizing WITH THE DOC the club. the club’s accomplishments. County Plus, save 20% on 8WW Twenty-fi ve years ago, Saunders Judge Jason Brinkley and Gainesville recruited ten women to establish the Mayor Pro Tem Keith Clegg also club. Many are now deceased, but presented Proclamations, and the fi ve surviving founders—Shirley Representative Drew Springer took Dinner

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Lodge Lizard Golf Cart Caroling Fun Festive golf carts and carolers from the Lake Kiowa Lodge Lizards made their way through Lake Kiowa on Thursday, Dec. 8. We had more than 40 decorated Charlie Foster (L) listens as the Chapel Choir and crowd sing Christmas golf carts loaded with carolers that visited more than 40 homes that needed some carols at the Pavilion. cheer. The night was rather chilly and dark for us when in a “one-horse open sleigh, oops, open golf cart!” We all met afterwards at the Lodge in a warm room, enjoyed a wonderful Frito Pie and Baked Potato Bar, and a room full of friends. Cathy Witt

Residents enjoyed hot cocoa and cookies (above) and the warmth of the fire pits (below). WINTER IS HERE!

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Elizabeth Deal turned up four Jack Walker won with four kings. queens.

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CISD UIL ACADEMIC MEET HONORS On Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9, 10, the Callisburg High School UIL team took 63 competitors to participate in their first UIL academic meet of the season at Aubrey High School. Of the 63 students competing, 50 were either freshmen or sophomores. These students came away with a 1st- CISD VOLLEYBALL ALL DISTRICT HONORS place win overall in the meet. The results for this meet are as follows: Offensive Player of the Year - Macie Satterwhite; Defensive Player Accounting: Lizzy Flad 4th; Gerardo Aguilar 5th; Calculator: 2nd Place of the Year - Savanah Hott; Newcomer of the Year - Lindsey Bullard; Team, Harmony Proffer 6th; Computer Science: 3rd Place Team, Alex Pham Coaching Staff of the Year; 1st Team All District - Skylar Allen; 2nd Team All 6th; Current Events: 2nd Place Team, Matilin Rigsby 5th; CX-Debate: Matilin District - Fallon Baucum; Honorable Mention All District - Breanna Serna and Rigsby 6th; Editorial Writing: Briklan Bona 3rd, Avery Leverett 6th; Extemp.: Halie Threadgill; Academic All District - Skylar Allen, Fallon Baucum, Lindsey Matilin Rigsby 3rd; Feature Writing: Briklan Bona 1st, Dominic Ladatto 3rd, Bullard, Hunter Noller, Macie Satterwhite, Breanna Serna, and Halie Threadgill. Haley Head 6th; Headline Writing: Dominic Ladatto 5th; LD-Debate: Reese Also, Congratulations to Lindsey Bullard for making the State All Tournament Hendricks 5th; Literary Criticism, 1st Place Team: Jackson Goodall 1st, Haley Team! Head 2nd, Jade Kelsey 5th, Piper Chrustawka 6th; News Writing: Dominic Charlotte Strahan Ladatto 2nd, Haley Head 6th; Poetry: Skylar Dickerson 6th, Prose: Catherine Sage 2nd; Science: 2nd Place Team, Terah Skipworth 4th; Social Studies: 1st Place Team, Chase Falgout 1st; Chloe Lewis 2nd, James Fuller 6th; Spelling, 1st Place Team, Macie Satterwhite 2nd, Avery Leverett 5th, John Klein 6th. Charlotte Strahan

ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS SMALL SCHOOL BANDS (ATSSB) REGION 2 ALL-REGION BAND TRYOUTS On Saturday Dec. 3, several members of the high school participated in the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) Region 2 all-region band tryouts at Bowie High School. The following students qualified for the CISD FOOTBALL ALL DISTRICT HONORS following bands: Kevin Miniter - 1st chair symphonic band, tenor sax; Jackson Levi Henry - 1st team OL; Ian Enderby - 2nd team OL; Chase Goodall - 2nd chair symphonic band, trombone; and Tyler Martin - 5th chair Caldwell - 2nd team RB; Parker Huddleston - 2nd team QB; Eli concert band, trumpet. In addition, these students also qualified for area tryouts Parker - 2nd Team WR; Tyler Mertz - 2nd team TE; Jose Mata - 2nd team ILB; for a chance to make the all-state band. Area tryouts will be Saturday, Jan. 7 at Honorable Mention: Preston Duke LB; Sam Lewis DB. Argyle High School. Congratulations go out to all those who participated. Charlotte Strahan Charlotte Strahan 36 CommuniQue January 2017 LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION Security Report Golf Course Update Nov. 16 - Dec. 16, 2016 As 2016 comes to have recommended the planting of six Lake Kiowa is an a close, it is a good Bald Cypress trees of varying sizes active and bustling Lost & Found Report time to sit back and between the right side of the fairway community on most December 16, 2016 reflect on the year and the edge of the lake. days and it is a Blue Size 9 Go Run Skechers as a whole. Overall, Beginning Dec. 1, we restricted common sight to see Canon Camera it was a good year golf carts to Cart Path Only. This authorized guests and White Aprilaire Air Filter for Golf Course decision was made to greatly reduce workers uncertainly Camo Backpack Maintenance with us learning from the amount of cart traffic we get on a negotiating the streets in search of the Samsung Edge Cell Phone the challenges and adjusting our plans given day. Heavy cart traffic results elusive house number. Security patrol Medium Gray Bonge Jacket accordingly. Going into the winter in soil compaction and damage to officers, who are often called upon to Gary Davidson with healthy turf and with some the turf during winter dormancy. This lead Cooke County EMS vehicles to Chief of Security cooperation from Mother Nature and damage prolongs transition out of medical emergencies, will breathe a our members alike, I expect a great dormancy in spring. Also, in an effort sigh of relief when they turn the corner stranded motorists were helped, two spring transition. to preserve some of the forward tees with an ambulance in hot pursuit and welfare checks were performed and With routine maintenance slowing that traditionally struggle, we have see that ICVFD volunteers have already three motor vehicle accidents, one a down considerably, this is a good moved tee markers off of those tee arrived on scene and marked the address golf cart vs. pickup, were investigated. time of the year to tackle some of the boxes and placed them in the fairway. for them. The crux of the matter is this: The report of a juvenile outing on punch list items that we just were not During this time of the year, we many, many of the beautiful homes at the #11 Green was given appropriate able to get to in the busy part of the have to keep a close eye on the Lake Kiowa do not display address attention as were two complaints of growing season. One of the issues weather forecast. Generally, if the numbers that can be clearly seen from suspicious vehicles and a reported that has plagued us is the wet areas temperatures are going to remain the street. And after dark, the situation prowler. One resident evidenced the around greens. These areas stay wet at or below freezing for more than worsens immensely. The next time theft of items from the front porch. for long periods of time especially 24 hours, we will cover. If we get lows you drive down your street and turn Animal control agents were active in in the summer when more water is in the 20s and highs are not getting out into your driveway, assess your own the pursuit of seventeen stray dogs. Four required to keep the greens healthy. of the 30s, I think it is best to keep the situation, and see it from the viewpoint varmint complaints were registered Wet soil conditions can also promote covers on. of a first-time guest or an emergency as were six barking dog complaints. weed growth in these areas. The main We will be doing more cart path responder who is racing to find your One citation for Pet Nuisance was reason is the way the irrigation around repair over the next few months. I house, knowing that seconds count. An issued for the actions of a dog that the greens was laid out. We have been marked areas with white paint. We attractive, clearly marked address sign was incessantly barking. The care and working with Fleetwood Services will be working with Don Hoover at the edge of your drive would be a keeping of one canine was transferred to come up with a plan to improve and his group to do the work. Our welcome sight indeed. to Noah’s Ark in Gainesville. Twenty- coverage and reduce wet areas. Lance group will also be continuing our tree This most recent reporting period one ICVFD page-outs were monitored Martin was out GPS mapping edges pruning project and attempting to get was marked by late autumn weather by Security Guardhouse personnel. of greens and bunkers and current the lowest limbs at least seven to eight that ran the gamut from record warmth Security patrol led Cooke County EMS location of greens heads. Using the feet off of the ground. to seasonally cold temperatures. vehicles to Lake Kiowa residences on data, he will make recommendations Please continue to fill your divots Whether in jackets or shirtsleeves, three occasions. Security Medical First on correct placement of greens and fix your pitch marks. It is Security personnel performed routine Responders responded to one call. irrigation heads. especially important to fill divots this patrol procedures and made response Gary Davidson In their last meeting, the LKPOA time of year. Although the grass is to varied calls for assistance. Two Chief of Security Board of Directors approved a $5,000 dormant, the sand in the divot allows a gift from the MGA earmarked for growth medium when the plant breaks the planting of trees on the golf dormancy in the spring and speeds Annual Watercraft Registration course. Thank you to the MGA Board recovery. See you around the course. Begins Jan. 1 for their generosity! The Greens Bryan Brown The 2017 watercraft registration period will commence on Jan. 1. Advisory Group identified Hole #9 Golf Course Superintendent Members wishing to obtain the 2017 decal must appear at the Guardhouse as the first area to be addressed. They and show their membership card and current liability insurance verification for each watercraft to be registered. Members registering new watercraft must also produce proof of ownership. New members must take the Lake Kiowa Boating Safety Course before registering watercraft. Gary Davidson, Chief of Security Lodge Update I hope everyone topped with cheese and diced onions, REPEAT OFFENDER VIOLATIONS had a great time with fettuccini noodles tossed and topped December 2016 family and friends with chili, cheese and diced onions, Rule 3.2.7.c.-Repeat Offenders during the Holidays. crispy tortilla chips with a cup of Within a 12-month period members, lessees, or contractors that receive two or The Lodge crew chili and queso for dipping and chili more citations or a combination of two or more citations in the Special, Serious would like to thank cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, or Major categories will be considered as repeat offenders. Multiple infractions all the parties and onion, pickle and jalapeño. issued during the same incident will not be considered as repeat offenses. Names people we served We will also be starting our made- of repeat offenders will be posted on the Lake Kiowa website and printed in the during 2016. It was a pleasure helping from-scratch soup rotation. That will CommuniQué. make your experience fun and include Tortilla Soup, Taco Soup, By rule, the following property owner is considered as a repeat offender: enjoyable. Tomato Basil, Creamy Chicken Donna Chafin, Lot 842, family member violated traffic laws in May and June. January is traditionally the coldest Noodle Soup, and Turkey, Mushroom Robert Richardson, Lot 404, family members violated boating laws in June month of the year. Keeping that in mind and Spinach Soup to name just a few. and August. we decided Hot Fresh Homemade Come by and enjoy the new items! Darin Showalter, Lot 3, barking dogs between midnight and dawn in Chili would be a perfect feature item. Steve Wunderlich November. Offerings will include a bowl of chili January 2017 CommuniQue 37 LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION Public Works Update LAKE & PARKS PUBLIC WORKS been winterized. The bathrooms at Pete Mason, Chair LKPOA Tel: (214) 564-0722 Public Works the campgrounds have been closed Email: [email protected] has been busy with and winterized for the cold winter Members: Mike Bitsche, Denny preparations for the temperatures. Other bathrooms with 2016-17 Engels, Wayne Kyle, Ken Minter, John Holiday Season. heaters will remain open except maybe Schneider, Jason Snuggs, Dax West Holiday events at in times of extreme cold weather. COMMITTEES LAND USE the Lodge, colder Leaf mulching and removal of dead Bob Bergbower, Chair temperatures, and shorter days bring a or broken branches is also on the Tel: (940) 641-0328 change in work types and schedules. schedule for the winter season. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL Email: [email protected] PARKS AND LAKE ROADS AND BRIDGE Requires at least 3 members with Members: Dan Busch, Craig Lamkin board member as chair. The lake continues at full pool level The road patching project has Gerald Smith, Chair LODGE & TAVERN of 700.00 feet in elevation. been completed. The process of Tel: (972) 754-4607 Requires at least 3 members with Renovation of picnic tables and repainting the stripes on the roads Email: [email protected] board member as chair. benches with Trex materials is is now in progress. Thanks for your Members: Bob Brewton, Ed Cooke, Gerald Smith, Chair underway. Lines on the pickleball time and consideration as this work is Charlie Fisher, Don Knox, Jim Mead, Tel: (972) 754-4607 Scott Wakeford, LKPOA Compliance Email: [email protected] court at the East Beach have been completed. The striping is done on the Officer Don Leach (ex officio) Members: Mike Brindle, Sharon redone. Water fountains have been major traffic roads around the lake. Clements, Theresa Cole, Norma removed for the winter season and Don Hoover CELEBRATION Crew, Julie Minter, D Noble, Leslie other water supplies in the parks have D Noble, Chair Tomich, Jane Outlaw Tel: (903) 738 9218 LKPOA PERMITS Email: [email protected] LONG-RANGE PLANNING Members: Mike Bitsche, Requires at least seven members with Nov. 17 thru Dec. 16 Tom Blackwell, Bill Burhans, staggered terms, with board member Additions...... 4 Irrigation System...... 1 CommuniQué.; Rita Langley, Bob as chair. Carport Enclosure...... 0 New Home ...... 1 Hughes, ICVFD; Richard Mitcham, Pete Mason, Chair Concrete ...... 2 Propane...... 2 Leslie Tomich, Ed Tomlin, Community Tel: (214) 564-0722 Manager Charlie Foster (ex oficio) Email: [email protected] Deck ...... 3 Retaining Wall...... 1 Members: Maureen Anselmi, Dock Repair ...... 1 Re-Roof...... 32 COMMUNICATION Jim Marfice, Jason Sofey, Mike Demolition ...... 0 Septic System...... 3 Justin McMurry,Chair McDonald, Jim Nehib, Jim Poker, Doors...... 0 Site Work...... 2 Tel: (817) 980-7378 Matt Saller Driveway...... 1 Storage Building...... 2 E-mail: [email protected] NOMINATING Exterior Renovations...... 5 Sunroom...... 0 Members: LaQuita Barton, Bill Burhans, Linda Teagarden, Scott Requires at least 5 members, one may Fence...... 4 Swimming Pools...... 0 Manning (ex officio), Community be a Board member but he/she may not Gutters...... 0 Window Changes ...... 4 Manager Charlie Foster (ex officio) serve on the Election Committee. Hot Tub...... 0 Brent Reed, Chair ELECTION Tel: (940) 612-1502 LKPOA 2016-2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Requires at least 5 members, one E-mail: [email protected] Dan Busch, President E-mail: [email protected] may be a Board member but he/she Members: Karen Brewton, Craig Lamkin, Brown McCrory, Jack Thies 1332 Kiowa Dr. E. Cell: (214) 449-6865 may not serve on the Nominating Committee Term Expires 2018 Lynn Keckonen, Chair RULES ENFORCEMENT Jim Mead, Vice President E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (972) 742-5813 Requires at least 5 members; board members may not serve. 106 Wasco Cv. W. Cell: (469) 733-4633 Email: [email protected] Tom Keckonen, judge; Susan Hair, Jim Marfice, Chair Term Expires 2018 Joann Halliburton, Carol Jacobsen, Tel: (469) 404-8422 Gary Cotten, Treasurer E-mail: [email protected] Mary Ann Johnson, Roberta Kallina, E-mail: [email protected] Members: Garland Brown, Bobby 112 Comanche Dr. E. Cell: (940) 205-3535 Donna Marfice, Margie Nash, Scottie Rowland, Cathy Witt Frank, Rita Langley, Jim Lewis, Rich Term Expires 2018 Gardner, Sam Samuel Pete Mason, Secretary E-mail: [email protected] FACILITIES 925 Kiowa Dr. W. Cell: (214) 564-0722 Keith Cole, Chair SAFETY AND SECURITY Tel: (214) 923-9208 Gary Cotten, Chair Term Expires 2019 Email: [email protected] Tel: (940) 205-3535 Keith Cole, Asst. Treasurer E-mail: [email protected] Members: Dee Dorman, Deena Fagg, Email: [email protected] 1024 Kiowa Dr. E. Cell: (214) 923-9208 Randy Howell, Gerald Smith. Members: Mike Cates, Tom Keckonen, Donna Marfice, Cathy Term Expires 2019 GOLF Witt, Community Manager Charlie Gerald Smith, Asst. Secretary E-mail: [email protected] D Noble, Chair Foster (ex officio) 104 Sequoya Cv. E. Cell: (972) 754-4607 Tel: (903) 738-9218, SILT REMOVAL PROJECT PLANNING Term Expires 2019 E-mail: [email protected] Members: Ed Cooke, Susan Jim Mead, Chair D Noble E-mail: [email protected] Edwards, At large; Craig Lamkin, Tel: (469) 733-4633 210 Pueblo Dr. E. Cell: (903) 738-9218 MGA and Handicap, Kathy Seay, Email: [email protected]. Members: Dan Busch, Gary Cotten, Term Expires 2017 WGA, Herbie and Carol Marchbanks, Couples Golf, Course Superintendent Tommy Ford, Jim Marfice, Gary Justin McMurry E-mail: [email protected] Bryan Brown (ex officio), PGA Pro O’Dell, Community Manager Charlie 600 Dana Ln., Keller TX 76248 Cell: (817) 980-7378 Brown McCrory (ex officio) Foster (ex officio) Term Expires 2017 INFORMATION SYSTEMS WAYS & MEANS Kelley Stewart E-mail: [email protected] Cathy Witt, Chair Brent Reed, Chair 103 Bowie Dr. E. Cell: (979) 574-0525 Tel: (972) 679-8013 Tel: (940) 612-1502 Term Expires 2017 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Members: Justin McMurry, Doug Members: Bob Brewton, Gary Cotten, Community Manager E-mail: [email protected] Gray, IT Manager Scott Manning Bill Richey, Kelley Stewart, Jack Charlie Foster Office: (940) 665-1055 (ex officio) Thies, Bill White 38 CommuniQue January 2017 LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION Lake Kiowa at 50 feet from the end of the docks. golf course, tennis, pickleball and positive $16,555 or $51,880 YTD. Property Owners Jim Mead made a motion, second by basketball courts. 3.3.7.3 -- * Glass Net Revenues for October $67,548 Association Keith Cole to have the NO WAKE Containers (proposed language) No vs. $22,924 and $127,284 YTD. Board Meeting buoy removed from Cochise Cove. glass containers are allowed in the Major income contributors for the Monday, November 21, 2016 Jim Mead and Keith Cole voted YES. Association parks, beaches, East and month: Building Permits $11,460, Southwest Room All other members present voted NO. West playground areas, public docks, Lodge $6,219, Green Fees $4,354 - Call to Order: President Busch Motion failed 5 to 3. Motion does not golf course, tennis, pickleball or and maintenance fees $3,114. Major called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. carry. President Busch requested the basketball courts. expenses for the month of October - Pledge of Allegiance: President rules for lake placement of buoys be D Noble made a motion, second by came from –Lodge Mgmt. $5,567, Busch led the Pledge of Allegiance. reviewed and resubmitted to the Board Jim Mead to accept the rule change Roads and Bridges $5,219, Parks - Established a Quorum: Justin for formal approval. Any changes are striking the phrase “Glass containers and Lake $3,552, Admin. $3,212 McMurry absent. All other members to be completed before spring 2017. are discouraged on all types of and Security ($4,154). The status present. Quorum established. - Lodge & Tavern Committee watercraft on the lake.” All members of our Reserve Funds continues to - Approve Minutes: D Noble made Update: Gerald Smith made a approved. Motion carried. be excellent: ARRF $1,154,846, a motion to approve the minutes from presentation to the Board outlining - Golf Committee: D Noble CARF $189,903, FRRF $79,448 and Oct. 17, 2016. Second by Gerald the status of the Lodge refurbishment presented the proposed 2017 the Capital Development balance Smith. All approved, motion carried. project known as Phase ll. Currently tournament schedule to the Board. is $55,988. Again this month, the - Nominating Committee: Brent 4 phases have been identified for the Motions for the following tournaments number of delinquent properties has Reed introduced the 2017/2020 Board overall improvement of the Lodge were made by D Noble: 1) On May declined. Only 49 delinquencies with of Director Candidates to the Board. experience. Phase 1 – Patio addition, 15, 2017 that Indian Creek Volunteer 12 property owners owing 60% of The candidates are: Steve Barnes, Phase 2 -- Lodge Refurbishment, Fire Dept. be given permission to hold the total monies owed $27,903. All Lori Brindle, Norma Desilets, Gary Phase 3 -- Pavilion and Phase 4 -- their annual fundraising tournament delinquencies have been reviewed Folsom, John Halliburton and Jim Exterior of the Lodge. Several Board at Lake Kiowa and that all fees be and appropriate actions for collection Marfice. members, Community Manager and waived. Second Jim Mead. All in within state law have been taken. Four - Member Request: Gary Matthews, Laquita Barton recently toured four favor, motion carries. 2) On July 10, owner’s collections could reduce the a property owner in Cochise Cove, similar facilities in the Metroplex 2017 that the Boys and Girls Club amount owed by 50%. made a presentation and request to attempting to secure additional ideas of Sherman be given permission to - 2015/2016 Draft Audit review: the Board to remove the NO WAKE for the beatification of the Lodge. hold a competition at Lake Kiowa Gary Cotten reviewed a draft report buoy located midway in Cochise All four facilities had recently been for their junior participants and that of the recent audit conducted the Cove. Mr. Matthews read a letter that renovated. Overall, no major ideas the fee schedule be modified to $20 week of Sept. 20. The draft report was previously sent to the Community or project changes were identified. per child. Second Gerald Smith. noted “no accounting practice issues.” Manager and President Busch. He The committee thanked the Board for All in favor, Motion carries. 3) On There are several steps that will need stated that he and his family had been providing $1,500 to hire a consultant September 6, 2017 the Kiowa’s to be completed for finalization. First, skiing in and out of Cochise Cove to aid in identifying contractors, Women’s Golf Association be given sign and submit the audit document for nearly two decades and have materials and support vendors. The permission to hold their annual charity (Pres. Busch). Second, send payment never encountered a problem. He committee plans to provide the Board fundraiser tournament at Lake Kiowa. for services provided. Third, provide stated his family uses a three-person with projected costs late December or Second Gary Cotten. All in favor, legal statement verifying no pending PWC for skiing activities and it is early January 2017. President Busch motion carries. 4) On October 9, 2017 legal issues. Fourth, receive bank impossible for them to travel outside confirmed that expansion plans include the Boys and Girls Club of Gainesville verification of POA accounts. After the NO WAKE zone with necessary the 19th Hole and that they would be be given permission to hold their finalization, we must verify available equipment for skiing. Mr. Matthews socialized with Board members. annual charity fundraiser tournament O & M working capital funds previously made the same request - Land Use: President Dan Busch at Lake Kiowa at $35 per attendee. estimated to be $250,000 and transfer to the Lake & Parks and Safety and provided an update for the use of the After discussion of the damage done 2015 lot sales funds to the CDRF Security Committees. He provided 52 acres. Interested developers have by the group and concerns brought account $167,000. approximately 20 emails and letters indicated a denser product such as forward by Pres. Dan Busch and Pete - Project Funding: Gary Cotten from 20 other property owners in townhomes, (60 -100 units) would Mason, the motion was seconded by presented a conceptual Project Cochise Cove supporting the request be more financially feasible since Gerald Smith. The motion passed Funding Plan document for the to remove the NO WAKE buoy. Pete Cooke County requires one-acre by a vote of 5 to 3. Voting no were Board’s review. The needs driving Mason stated he made a request of the lots for septic disbursement. Cooke Dan Busch, Pete Mason and Gary this plan are: 1) the development of a Safety and Security Committee for the County continues the rewriting of its Cotten. The Board approved the golf major projects priority list aligned with establishment of consistent rules and subdivision ordinances. The Board tournament schedule as submitted by the Long-Range Plan. 2) The need to guidelines for the placement of NO has kicked off the development of an D Noble. determine where to spend additional WAKE, SKI IN/SKI OUT and BOAT impact study of Lake Kiowa by the The final motion brought forward by income. 3) Long-range funding plans DOCK buoys Aug. 24. Pete provided Long-Range Planning Committee D Noble was to accept the donation of to comprehend additional income and five documents to the committee upon full build-out and possible $5,000 from the MGA for trees to be phased out income; lot sales, 52 acres outlining basic requirements for safe development of the 52 acres. placed on the golf course at locations and permit quantities. 4) To provide skiing. Typically, a minimum depth - Rules Committee: Jim Marfice approved by the Golf Advisory Group better financial forecasts for long- of 5 feet is strongly suggested and a presented a proposed rule change to and overseen by the Golf Committee. range projects. The Project Funding minimum of 200 feet in width for the Category 7 - Pavilions, Parks, Beaches, Second by Gerald Smith. All in favor, Plan would provide a tool that would skiing area. The Safety and Security Association Docks, Swimming Areas, motion carries. list the major projected projects, the Committee established guidelines of Disk Golf Course, Tennis, Pickleball - Treasurer’s Report by Gary area impacted (i.e. East Beach, West 250 feet and 8 foot of depth for SKI- and Basketball Courts 3.3.7.3 ** Cotten: October Income $387,396 Beach, Lodge etc.) and funding source IN/SKI-OUT buoys, 200 feet dock- Glass Containers (existing language). against a budget of $359,027 positive (i.e. ARRF, CARF, CDRF, FRRF, to-dock and 5 foot of depth for NO No glass containers are allowed $28,369 and $75,404 YTD. Expense O&M). WAKE buoys. BOAT DOCK buoys in the beach areas, or on the disk for October $319,548 vs. $336,103 Continued on page 39 January 2017 CommuniQue 39 LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION Continued from page 38 - Community Manager Report by Charlie Foster: The Lake Water Quality, Pond Medic and Mosquito Trapping reports have been suspended until the spring of 2017. The West Beach wall and sidewalk rebuild and the main boat ramp repair continue to be on hold due to high water levels. The berm along the east edge of the driving range has been built up to contain and direct water flow. The Golf Nursery and San Chez ditches have been improved but need additional work to gain completion. Road maintenance of 33,000 sq. feet of asphalt to begin ASAP. Payment for the service to come from AARF. Jim Mead requested that a full road repair plan for 2017 be prepared and presented to the Board. The golf course continues to look good. For the months of December 2016 and January 2017 it will be CART PATH ONLY. Results will be evaluated and decisions made to continue or not. Charlie will begin to solicit bids for irrigation issues to repair the wet surrounds. The Player Assistance position has been suspended until the spring of 2017. The 2016 Holiday Lighting Ceremony will be held Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. There will be lights and decorations at the Front Gate and the Tree and Nativity Scene will be placed on the lawn between the Lodge and Pavilion. The IT Committee is studying updates for the LK website along with possible on-line voting and electronic member billing statements implementation. Charlie provided an update of the Dallas Water Board. Also, stated that the Corp of Engineers permits are set to expire and will not be renewed at this time. The bridge over LWC #3 initiative continues to move forward. Six companies have inspect the irrigation systems around Stewart. All others in favor, motion with the fall and spring cleanups. been contacted for bids and three have each green to possibly eliminate carries. After discussion, it was agreed not to responded. We should have firm ideas the overwatering problems on the - Recess 8:28 p.m. proceed with any garage sales. in time for the December 19, 2016 surrounds. D Noble made a motion to - Additional business: 1) President - Motion to enter Executive Session: Board Meeting. provide $3,600 from O&M to hire a Busch requested the IT and Facilities Motion by Kelley Stewart. Second Charlie Foster discussed the need consultant for the irrigation system. Committees provide their committee Gerald Smith at 8:30 p.m. for additional water sprinkler systems Second by Kelley Stewart. All in reports at the December Board - Topics discussed: Rules Committee in front of the POA office and in favor, motion carries. Meeting. 2) Gerald Smith requested Appeal. Cancelled, Defendant no front of the golf maintenance shed to Charlie led a discussion for hiring research on the entry and retrieval show. maintain the recent planting in both Merit Advisors, a property tax of data pertaining to POA activities. - Exit Executive Session: motion by areas. Two bids were received with consulting group. The Merit Advisor It was suggested that Gerald bring Kelley Stewart. Second Gary Cotten. Swafford Landscape being the lowest group has been our property tax his request to the attention of Cathy All in favor, motion carries 8:33 p.m. bid. Kelley Stewart made a motion consultants for several years and Witt of the IT Committee. 3) D Noble - Motion to Adjourn: by Kelley for $4,750 to allow for the purchase everyone agreed they’ve proven to questioned if vehicles traveling over Stewart. Second Jim Mead. All in and installation of sprinkler systems be very effective in advising the the dam bridge are monitored for only favor, motion carries 8:34 p.m. at both locations. Second by Gerald community in tax matters. Jim Mead one vehicle at a time due to weight Submitted by, Smith. All in favor, motion carries. made a motion to pay Merit Advisor’s restriction. 4) Gary Cotten questioned Pete Mason Charlie made a request of the Board $1,000 for the 2017 tax year. Second if it would be advisable to have a Secretary for $3,600 to hire a consultant to by Keith Cole. Abstaining: Kelley community garage sale in conjunction 40 CommuniQue January 2017 Lake Kiowa Special Utility District LAKE KIOWA SPECIAL lots that they own: A meeting has UTILITY DISTRICT been scheduled to meet with LKPOA MINUTES FOR MEETING OF representatives in January. BOARD OF DIRECTORS (b) Discussion and possible action to Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 engage an engineering firm to provide Time: 9 a.m. surveying and other services required Place: 133 Kiowa Drive South, to amend the district’s certificate Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240 of convenience and necessity to Minutes serve Lake Kiowa Property Owners Call to Order and Declaration Association acreage: None of Quorum: Meeting was called to (c) Update and possible action order by President Thies at 9 a.m. agreeing to participate in a Regional All directors were present except for Water Study for developing a plan Vice President Bergbower. General to take, treat, and distribute water to Manager Ronny Young and Auditor water rights holders in Collin, Cooke, Kirk Evans were also present. Denton, and Grayson counties: None Review and approval of minutes: (d) Update on fixed base meter October 12, 2016 board meeting(s): reading system upgrades: None. Treasurer Richey made a motion to (e) Discussion and update on accept the October 12, 2016 minutes the waterline replacement project as presented. Director James seconded 2: General Manger Young told the the motion and all approved with the Directors that the survey crew from exception of Secretary Cole who CobbFendley have been doing the abstained since he did not attend the survey for the next project. October meeting. 6. Committee reports: Public Comment: (Speakers limited (a) Human Resources (HR) to 5 minutes each): None Committee: Meeting to be held before New Business: December Director’s meeting. (a) Presentation of 2016 Audit by (b) Budget and Rates Committee: Kirk Evans of Evans, Pingleton, and None Howard, PLLC: Accountant Kirk (c) Long-range Planning and Evans presented the 2016 audit to the Conservation Committee: None directors and answered questions. 7. Reports: Financial Report. (Apr., Jul., Oct., made a motion to accept the monthly (b) Discussion and possible action (a) General Manager re: review of Jan.): General Manger Young went financial reports and approve the to accept the 2016 Audit as presented: contractual matters; water system over the Quarterly Investment report. payment of bills. The motion was A motion was made by Director White maintenance and status; status of Treasurer Cole made a motion to seconded by Director James and all to accept the 2016 Audit as presented. capital improvement projects; rates accept the report as presented and approved. Director Dressel seconded the motion and finances; customer relations; Director White seconded the motion 9. Discussion on future agenda and all approved. employee matters; special projects; and all approved. items: Budget update. Consent agenda, Old Business: equipment, materials, and vehicles; (c) Recent activities of the North and HR Committee report. Consent Agenda: Directors should administrative matters; and, Texas Groundwater Conservation 10. Adjourn: Meeting was adjourned ask for any items that they wish recommendations for water system District: General Manager Young at 9:50 a.m. discussed to be removed from this improvements: General Manger Young updated the Directors on items By: section. went over the published financials discussed at the NTGCD meeting. Ronny P. Young, Deputy Secretary (a) Discussion and possible action with the board and answered some 8. Review and accept monthly on Letter for collection of Water questions. financial report(s) and approve Availability that LKPOA owes on (b) Investment Officer re: Quarterly payment of bills: Director White January 2017 CommuniQue 41 INDIAN CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MEETING MINUTES - Fall Festival – Oct. 29, Fire Department was at Lodge handing out candy. Indian Creek Volunteer Fire Department - 2017 Golf Tournament Date – to be May 15, 2017. Board of Directors - Annual Donation Request Flyers – Envelopes stuffed. Bryan has ready for November 14, 2016 distribution in the district. They will go out this week. CALL TO ORDER: President Bob Hughes called the meeting to order at 5 - Year-End Recognition and Awards Dinner – Dec. 2 confirmed date. p.m. - Website – Bylaws are on the website, link is on the first page. Agreed to link BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: the Candidate Application as well. _x__ President Bob Hughes _ x_ Vice President Ed Tomlin NEW BUSINESS: _x_ Treasurer Bonnie Woodruff _x__ Secretary Allen Cravens - Christmas Parade – Dec. 1. Sam Moore will contact Gainesville Chamber _x__ Ad Hoc Sam Moore of Commerce. OTHER ATTENDEES: Bryan Buchanan. - Fish Fry – 2017 date is Oct. 14. SECRETARY’S REPORT: October meeting minutes were reviewed, Bonnie - Cooke County Agreement – Bob Hughes moved, Ed Tomlin seconded for Woodruff moved to approve minutes, seconded by Ed Tomlin. Motion carried. the ICVFD to continue their agreement with Cooke County. Motion carried. TREASURER’S REPORT: Bryan and Allen signed the Agreement. - B802 – need a detailed plan for completion, currently getting a bid for aluminum bed. - Sign Project with POA – POA will not participate; this will be done only by ICVFD. - Officer Chain of Command Status – In place. - ICVFD Documentary – This will not be done. - Removal of Harold Baker from donation documentation – OK. - Checks Received – Yourcause.com and networkforgood.com – to be deposited. - Santa Visits – Discussed timing on future Santa visits and available personnel and equipment. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report made by Ed Tomlin, seconded by - Clogged Culvert Action – This is no longer done by the ICVFD. Sam Moore. Motion carried. - Go daddy Decision – Not to be renewed on 12/12/16. Motion to move funds from operating expense to vehicle, building and land - Handouts – Schedule of dates for voting and budget distributed. funds as follows: $15,000 vehicle, $10,000 building and $10,000 land. Made - Callisburg Elementary Food Drive – 11/15/16, firefighters helped out. by Bob Hughes, seconded by Sam Moore. Motion carried. - Magic Show – Auxiliary had support of six volunteer firefighters. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT: October report had one fire for estimated loss - Probations – Three firefighters coming off probationary status. of $500. There were 30 rescue and emergency medical services incidents: 4 NEXT MONTHLY MEETING: Monday, December 12, 2016 at 5 p.m. at Rescue/EMS; 20 Medical Assist; 2 EMS call excluding vehicle accident; 1 550 Kiowa Dr. W. vehicle accident with injuries; 3 vehicle accidents with no injuries. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m., motion by Ed OLD BUSINESS: Tomlin, seconded by Bonnie Woodruff. 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CONTACT US Editorial Policy Lake Kiowa CommuniQué The policy and purpose of this publication Lake Kiowa CommuniQué Published monthly by the Lake is to inform all residents of events and Advertising Cost Schedule Kiowa Property Owners Association activities within our community, to report on 107 Kiowa Drive South actions and decisions made by our Lake Effective 4-16-2016 Lake Kiowa, TX 76240 Kiowa Property Owners Association Board E-mail: [email protected] of Directors, and to publish the results of Phone: (940) 665-4275 Lake Kiowa CommuniQué Offi ce those decisions. Information is important for Phone: (940) 665-4275 everyone to know that problems are being STAFF worked on and remedies are being sought. Black & White Full Process Color Editor: Bill Burhans The following items will be accepted AD OPTION COST COST Graphic Artist: Ila Cousino for publication: Events and information Full Page* 590.00 735.00 Publishing: Judith Kulp, Linda about Kiowa organizations that are open Teagarden, Marcy Titus to all residents; events in our surrounding Half Page* 295.00 370.00 communities when Kiowa residents may be Quarter Page** 150.00 185.00 involved in them; and Items of a personal Quarter Page Banner* 150.00 185.00 SUBMISSION DEADLINE nature that refl ect on the generous character of our residents or a milestone in their lives. One-Eighth Page** 75.00 95.00 Advertising Copy A Letter to the Editor should be less than One-Eighth Page Banner* 75.00 95.00 Due 1st -15th of Preceding Month 350 words in length and will be accepted if it Business Card** 40.00 50.00 Mail or drop off to the LKPOA presents a thoughtful and constructive view to offi ce, Lodge offi ce or an issue that may be controversial within our *4 column wide **2 column wide Above costs include one proof and one revision. email [email protected] community. It may be reviewed and verifi ed for Additional revisions charged at $20 hourly rate. or call factual accuracy by the appropriate authority. (940) 665-4275. AD SPACE AND CONTENT RESERVATION - 1st thru 15th of prior month The factual clarifi cation will be published COPY/DIGITAL-READY ADS DEADLINE - 15th of prior month Editorial Copy along with the letter. The letter should be Due 15th of Preceding Month typed or in legible handwriting, signed by PAYMENT REQUIREMENT Mail or drop off to LKPOA offi ce, a verifi able resident, and will be published Payment is required by the 15th for all advertisements Lodge Offi ce or unedited with misspellings indicated when Acceptable payment: Debit or Credit card (VISA, Master Card, Discover only) email to [email protected]. necessary. If handwriting cannot be easily LK resident Lot # read, it cannot be used. The CommuniQué Cash or check payments accepted only at LKPOA Office Paid subscriptions to Lake Kiowa Make check payable to: Lake Kiowa Property Owners Association will not be responsible for misreading a Mail to: 107 Kiowa Dr. S., Lake Kiowa, TX 76240 CommuniQué mailed First Class handwritten word. A letter may be refused upon request - $30 annually. publication if space is limited. If several MARKET PLACE ADS FLYER INSERT - $150 POLITICAL ADS Contact LKPOA (940) 665-1055. letters are received expressing the same (All ads one column wide - 1.8167" Preprinted flyer Maximum size 1/4 page Digital copy available at: view, one may be chosen for publication. Vertical Sizes: Provided by customer www.lakekiowatx.com Letters containing personal attacks, self- 1" = $8 1900 copies 2" = $16 Max. Size 8.5" x 11" Paid Advertisers and “Letters To the promotion, or advertising will not be published. Editor” do not necessarily 3" = $24 Letters to the Editor do not necessarily File Graphic = Add'l $1.00 refl ect views of the LKPOA and refl ect the view of this newspaper or its endorsement is not intended. No Proof Available No Proof Available One (1) Proof Available advertisers.

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Bill Hamilton Kristi Hamilton Owner/Broker Owner/Agent (940) 727-1115 (940) 902-1573

Sharon Mitcham Amy Clugston Linda Keeney Norma Crew Jeff Wagner Julie Minter, GRI Dee Dorman Curtis Walker Sharon Catlett, CRS, ABR Mike Pulec (972) 821-8667 (903) 810-0371 (972) 740-8716 (903) 819-8996 (940) 230-4185 (817) 307-3722 (940) 727-4869 (702) 232-4315 (406) 599-6390 (940) 727-1016 OUTSIDE OF KIOWA

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822 Kiowa Dr. E. Lot #1328 $649,900 1229 Kiowa Dr. W. Lot#760 $485,000 731 Kiowa Dr. W. Lot #654 $899,999 1326 Kiowa Dr. E. Lot #1659 $549,900 Gorgeous waterfront home. Tons of Exceptional lake house that has been Large lake house on 1.5 lots. 2 masters Perfect fl oorplan for two families 380 County Rd. 123 $274,999 down w/ large bthrm. Covered patio. w/ 2 living areas, full kitchen features including: open living and impeccably maintained. Water views from Beautiful 2 story home sitting on 1.75 Beautiful pool w/self cleaner. Media and a kitchenette kitchen, craft room and many more. almost every room. Two large living areas, acres that is highly upgraded. 2x6 room, 2 laundry rooms & separate golf Offi ce could be 4th bdrm. formal DR and breakfast area, 3 large construction. Over 200 trees. New cart garage. bdrms, offi ce and enclosed porch. asphalt drive way. 12x16 storage shed. Gazebo. Fenced backyard. Fireplace in master & living room. Skylights through out.

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127 Hogan Dr. Lot #1369 $525,000 201 Kiowa Dr. W. Lot #70 $160,000 1203 Kiowa Dr. W. Lot #746 $799,000 1259 Kiowa Dr. W. Lot #775 $815,000 One of the most desirable locations Great price for a house on the lake! Beautiful Mediterranean custom 4-3-3 Beautifully remodeled home on quiet cove. at Lake Kiowa w/ fabulous boat House needs work but main part of home overlooking our signature #9 Great views from the open concept living & 992 FM 902 RD $375,000 dock. Features soaring ceilings in house has good potential for a re-do. island hole. Large open kit. w/ island kitchen area. Great for entertaining with 3 Beautiful farm ranch opportunity! Approx. living area, large master bath with and open living area, dry bar. Travertine, large bdrms, game room and large family 57 acres of pasture and rolling terrain. Pick sauna and many more! limestone and granite throughout. room upstairs w/ kitchenette. your location to build your ranch home or Brand new pool. Barndominium. 66x31 barn, 2 stock ponds fenced and cross fenced.

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13046 US Hwy 377 $259,000 Great opportunity to operate a business & Happy New Year! live on site. Home is 1889 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath, w/2 living areas.  e shop is 30x98 & w/two 831 Kiowa Dr. E. Lot #1501-02 $260,000 hydraulic car lifts, an offi ce area w/bathroom, 3094sf beautiful Victorian style home two large overhead doors, & equipment that can be included with the right off er. Fifteen on 2 wooded lots across street from lake 10x10 storage units and two 8X10 storage access area. units (which are 100% occupied) provide rental income for the owner.

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Bill Hamilton Happy New Year!! Kristi Hamilton Owner/Broker Owner/Agent (940) 727-1115 (940) 902-1573

Carolyn Akin Joann Broughton Cheryll Brown Mischa Brown Kay Creech Donna Erwin Mike Erwin Jonathan Fuqua John Halliburton 940-736-4654 713-906-7681 940-668-8588 940-641-1231 940-668-1769 940-736-0109 940-736-3881 903-815-4748 214-906-4773

Marion Hoefl ein Charles Huddleston Kay Kane Elaine Otway Don Schneider Don Sloan Nona Tipps David Verhaert Brandon Erwin Rachel Schneider 940-668-7864 940-727-8379 940-665-0868 940-736-0022 940-736-8889 940-727-8248 940-284-9444 214-789-3584 940-390-8126 940-736-9977

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#1573 Interior #329 Waterfront #1652 Waterfront #745 Waterfront 104 Tomahawk Dr E 423 Kiowa Dr W 1 3 1 2 K i o w a D r E 1201 Kiowa Dr W 2-2-1 $138,500 4-4.5-2+ $804,000 5-4.5-3 $858,000 3-3-3 $699,000

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