August 2007 LAKE KIOWA CELEBRATES the NATION’S 231ST BIRTHDAY!
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PRSRT STD l U.S. POSTAGE lllll lllll PAID lll lll LAKE KIOWA PERMIT 34 l ll GAINESVILLE, TEXAS ll l 76240 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l OMMUNI UE Lake KiowaC on the web: www.lakekiowatx.com Q Vol. 29 - No. 8 Offi cial Publication of Lake Kiowa Property Owners Association August 2007 LAKE KIOWA CELEBRATES THE NATION’S 231ST BIRTHDAY! Photos: B. Stilwell important Members of Boy Scout Troop 668 started the July 4th celebration ceremonies with the raising of the fl ag. The parade moved along without major gaps, with participants demonstrating artistry and innovation. Top right is the First Place notice Winner in the parade. The weather, although spotty at times, was most conducive to lake and beach activities. All in Corrected Petition for all, it was a tremendous day enjoyed by all. Restrictive Covenant Change Board Notes July... and 70-604 Membership What a great 4th of July celebration! Executive Chef. He was our Sous Chef resend these ballots. If you have already Election Ballot will be I heard the weather even cooperated. and has two years of Culinary School. returned your ballot, it will be voided mailed out soon. THANK YOU to all the volunteers. Jason and his wife will be moving to and the Election Committee will collect See Board Notes We owe David and Brenda Long an Lake Kiowa the fi rst of August. He is the new ballots for tally. for details. extra THANK YOU for the work they very excited for this new opportunity LKPOA Vice-President John Davis did on Sunday before the 4th getting and looks forward to serving Lake underwent quadruple bypass surgery in the new fence completed around the Kiowa for many years to come. mid-July. He is recovering nicely. We INSIDE THIS ISSUE golf maintenance building. The wooden CORRECTIONS: I made some wish him well. Advertiser Index . 36 fence looks really good. typographical errors when I prepared Hope you all are enjoying these lazy, Calendar . 39 Don Hoover and his crew gave quick the Petition for the Covenant changes. hazy days of summer. Computer Club . 9 attention to road problems and drainage Unfortunately we did not catch them in Linda Moore Events and Information . 1-4 issues following the many days of rain the proofi ng. Therefore, we are sending Editor. 6, 29 in June and July. Thank you! a CORRECTED PETITION on colored Golf . 22-27 Adios, so long, farewell, paper. If you have voted and returned Inspirational. 8 aufweidersehen, good-bye to our dear your Petition, it will be voided and you 2007 Sticker Kiowa Kares . 4-6 friend and long time resident, Betty will have to revote. Since the results Parties Kiowa Kids . 10 Gaertner. Betty was so active in our will be fi led with the County, we must The last date to have Lake Activities . 28 community and in Gainesville as a make sure the Covenants are presented automobile stickers volunteer. We wish her all the best. correctly. Please follow the instruction LKPOA Board. 31-35 applied will be Lodge. 17 We welcome new Lodge manager, included in the cover letter. I apologize Saturday - Aug. 4 Market Place.. 36-37 Brett Wilson. He comes to us with about for this inconvenience and added Security . 30 12 years experience in the restaurant expense to the community. 7 a.m. - Noon Service Orgs business. He is married and lives in We are resending the ballots for the Lodge Kiowans . 15 Denton with his wife and son. They are 70-604 Membership Election. We are Remember to bring your LKVFD . 14 expecting a little girl soon. following the established procedures new membership card Woman’s Club . 18-19 Jason Siebe has been promoted to for elections; therefore, we need to and proof of insurance. 2 CommuniQue August 2007 August 2007 CommuniQue 3 Hazardous Waste Collection July 4th Celebration Offers Fun Activities for All The next collection date for unwanted • Fluorescent bulb/tubes pesticides, used motor oil, waste • Lead-Acid batteries chemicals, and other similar items • Brake fl uid is Thursday, Sept. 6. The location is Unacceptable Items: Martindale Feed Mill, 500 South I-35, • Tires Valley View TX 75110. For further • Radioactive materials information please contact Wayne • Explosives Becker, Cooke County Extension Agent • Household materials at (940) 668-5413 or by e-mail. • Compressed gas cylinders Although this is offi cially classed • Biomedical wastes as an “ag chemical event,” assurances • Ammunition have been given that they will not turn • Fertilizers away any acceptable items from others. • Non-hazardous nutrients Please call Wayne Becker to verify this • Herbicides containing 2,4,5-T or before making the trek to Valley View. 2,4,5-TP (unless less than 5 gallons) Acceptable Items: • Pesticides or wood preservatives • Pesticides containing pentachlorophenol (if less • Herbicides than 5 gallons) • Oil This event is open to ALL Texas • Oil fi lters residents. No wastes will be accepted Pictured above is the popular Rock Climb/Obstacle Course that The • Grease from chemical dealers or franchise Kiowans sponsored. Shown below are some of the many activities offered to • Transmission fl uid pesticide applicators. It is FREE OF the youngsters among the crowd. • Diesel fuel CHARGE and CONFIDENTIAL. • Power steering fl uid If you have a large volume of waste, • Paint please call in advance. • Gasoline LET’S CLEAN UP LAKE KIOWA Board Approved Lake Emergency Operating Rules The Board has established the following notifi cation system in accordance with a new rule for operating watercraft on the lake. This rule will become effective once necessary equipment is installed and in place. CONDITION GREEN – signifi ed by a solid green pennant, approximately 6 feet high by 9 feet long to signify that all vessels on Lake Kiowa shall comply with NORMAL OPERATING RULES. CONDITION YELLOW – signifi ed by a solid yellow pennant, approximately 6 feet high by 9 feet long to signify that all vessels on Lake Kiowa shall operate at bare steerageway speeds so as to cause NO WAKE. CONDITION RED – signifi ed by a solid red pennant, approximately 6 feet high by 9 feet long to signify that Lake Kiowa is CLOSED to all vessel traffi c. The following locations for display of control pennants are hereby created: • Atop the Dam • At the West Beach Photos: J. Clausing • On the golf course property at Tee Box #4 CELEBRATE LABOR DAY WE FIX IT FAST! IN A NEW HOUSE AT AUTO, HOME AND BUSINESS AKE IOWA WE ACCEPT ALL INSURANCE CLAIMS L K ! 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Drainage Issues - The clearing is needed, give Flood of June 18, and Mike Rickwa a call. He can subsequent frequent and come out and do an informal heavy rains demonstrated survey to set your grade. He that the Lake Kiowa doesn’t need a donation, community has drainage just a “thank you.” Community Emergency Response Team issues. Of course, I am not If every property owner Community Information Meeting were to correct his or her telling anyone anything Thursday August 23, 2007 they didn’t already know, local problem, many of the but over the past 40 years community drainage issues 7 - 8 p.m. things have changed in Lake would go away, and the rest Lake Kiowa Lodge Assembly Room Kiowa. The Association is working to would be easier to identify and solve. Attend an information session about free certifi cation training to assist our fi rst identify all areas of concern and to fi nd Yes, we know we have to address the responders (Police, Fire, EMT) during major emergencies. solutions to the problems of getting vast golf course drainage. We are doing this. No fi rst responder experience is necessary. quantities of storm water rapidly to the Out and About in Lake Kiowa You must be 18 years of age or older to attend. lake. But we need your help on this. – Have you subscribed yet? The process The nine sessions will cover First Aid, Disaster Operations, Terrorism, Take a look in your front or side yards. is painless and FREE. Call Becca at the Psychology, and Preparedness. Do you see a ditch or swale? Well, if Association offi ce at (940) 665-1055 or All nine sessions must be attended for certifi cation. not, something happened to it over the e-mail [email protected], Classes will begin in the Fall 2007 and are open to the public! years. Do you have culverts under your and give her your e-mail address, and For information on the CERT program, go to http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/ driveway? If not, then probe around, as ask her to sign you up.