PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 34 LAKE KIOWA GAINESVILLE, TEXAS 76240 OMMUNI UE Lake Kiowa onC the web: www.ntin.net/Kiowa Q Vol. 25 - No. 11 Official Publication of Lake Kiowa Property Owners Association November 2003 CAROLYN HARPER - NEW WGA CLUB CHAMP LAKE KIOWA BACKS “2003 RALLY FOR A CURE”
Match play . A wine/cheese party hosted by Noble Moss and Marion Hoeflein of Lake Kiowa Realty was held after play on Saturday while everyone discussed their shots or putts of the day . On Sunday following play an awards supper was held at the Lodge . All the ladies gathered in the dining room and prizes were awarded as follows: Championship Flight: Carolyn Harper, Club Champion; Second Place, Carolyn Pannell; Third Place, Mary Ragan . First Flight: Fran Adams, First; Dee Dorman, Second; Lila Price, Third. Second Flight: Judy Hughes, First; Photo - J. Carroll Dot McAllister, Second; and Diane Carolyn Harper was awarded a Wilson, Third. Photo - C. Clausing sterling silver golf medallion and trophy Merlene Miller won the Lame Duck This year’s Rally For A Cure Golf On Wednesday, the lady golfers, 120 as new WGA Club Champion. Beautiful Tournament on Sunday. Closest to the Scramble surpassed last year in every of them, hit the golf course for a Pro- fall golf weather greeted the ladies who Pin on #13 for Friday was Catharine way . An estimated $15,000 was raised Am golf scramble. The competition played in the WGA Club Championship Moss, Saturday, Dee Dorman and for The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer was tough but in the end top honors Tournament on September 26, 27, and Sunday, Ruth Robinson . Catharine Foundation. At the end of the Rally went to: 28 . A fun time was had by all who Moss, Sandra Essex and Ruth Haug everyone had experienced the whole Team Winners - 1st Place, Madolyn participated . Eight women chose to were in charge of arrangements for the gambit of emotions – we laughed, we Tomlin, Molly Worthen, Dorothy sign up for the Championship Flight and play and prizes . (Pictures on page 23) cried, and we celebrated! Shearer, Paddy Merolla, Corina they played Medal play. The others were Catharine Moss The event began with the Calcutta Nichols. divided into two flights and they played sponsored by First State Bank. Lloyd 2nd Place, Ruth Robinson, Kay Butts orchestrated an exciting and fast Kane, Linda Stroup, Jan Johnson, Pat BOARD NOTES - OCTOBER moving team auction. The spotters Morgan were J. B. Cole and R. J. Stroup. This 3rd Place, Leta Thomas, Marchele In an effort to keep you informed has 60 days to complete. These traps, event alone raised $6,450 for the Komen Metcalfe, Susan Westcoat, Cecelia of activities, items of interest, and costing $47,000, are being totally Foundation. Davis, Carol Hawkins community affairs, your LKPOA financed by the MGA, the WGA, and 4th Place, RosaLeigh Wood, Dorothy is pleased to provide you with the individual member contributions. There McAllister, Judy Hughes, Billye Miles following information . is no cost to the POA . NEW “BASIC Julie Spangler Continued on page 2 Sincerest thanks are due: • The concrete blocks on the INFORMATION, POLICY, • Tom Nolan for helping the Lodge thirteenth tee box and the sixteenth green PROCEDURES AND RULES” wait staff at a Lodge party . are in the process of being installed . A EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 20, 2003 • Karen Smith and Jayne Sweet for new tee box will be installed for both At the L.K.P.O.A. Open Board TRICK OR TREAT LAKE KIOWA helping out in the office . men and women on thirteen. This Meeting on October 20, 2003, • Frank O’Dell, LaVerta Burhans, project to prevent further erosion should the Board of Directors for the OCTOBER 31 and Dennis Potts for putting together a be completed sometime in November, Association adopted the “BASIC 5-7 p.m.. at houses with promotional brochure on the Lodge to weather permitting . INFORMATION, POLICY, outdoor lights on be given to new residents . • The Board reviewed the PROCEDURES AND RULES” Current events: proposed rule changes at a Workshop as amended at the previous Board • The golf course sand traps were on September 29. David Spangler Workshop. The new “Rules” are started on October 7. The contractor presented the major rule changes to the posted on the website at www .ntin .net/ FALL CLEANUP community at the Open Board meeting Kiowa (follow the link on the main on October 20. The Board then voted INSIDE THIS ISSUE page) . Members may pick up a NOVEMBER 2-9 to accept the new rules and put them in printed copy from the L .K .P .O .A . Campground Area will have Advertiser Index...... 28 effect immediately . You can view the Office or at the Lodge (for weekend dumpster and fenced area for Events and Information. . . . . 1-3. new rules on the web site or stop by the members that aren’t here during brush and items too large for Calendar ...... 31 POA Office and ask Penny for a copy . business hours) . dumpster. In the next CommuniQue, you will Editor...... 24. Penalties have changed and the receive your own copy of the new rules . manner in which they are assessed are Golf...... 22-23 • A committee is being formed to clarified . HOLIDAY LIGHTING study and make recommendations for Inspirational...... 4. Recently-passed By-laws and this AT ENTRANCE GATE Kiowa Kares...... 6-7 a two-way access at the East Gate site . newest document, “Basic Information, Rick Walker will be chairman of the Lake Activities ...... 13 Policy, Procedures And Rules,” will NOVEMBER 29 committee. There is $32,000 in the CIP be printed soon and available as a Holiday lighting at the Entrance Lodge...... 20-21. fund to complete this project . complete packet . Gate will take place at 6 p .m ., Manager’s Report ...... 26 • Due to the opposition of the A portion of the document that Saturday, November 29 as the Market Place ...... 29-30. residents on Hogan and the threat of a contains the most significant changes Chapel Choir begins the festivities Minutes...... 27-28 possible lawsuit, the Board has tabled is printed in this issue and can be read with its favorite carols . the placing of the warning siren offered Refreshments and a visit from School...... 14 on page 20. It is “Article IV, Section by KESO . We thank them for their offer 4.2 RULES ADMINISTRATION, Santa will make this a great way to Security...... 24 of this warning siren, but don’t feel the Paragraph 4 .2 .6 – Compliance with begin the Christmas season . Service Orgs ...... 9, 12 community is willing to risk a lawsuit Assessed Penalties and Paragraph Don & Judy DeField Woman’s Club. . . . . 10-11, 18-19 over the issue . 4.2.7 – Table of Penalties.” 612-3130 Continued on page 3 2 CommuniQue November 2003 Rally For a Cure continued
Photo - K. Fikes RED HAT SOCIETY Photo - C. Clausing The Red Hat Society Luncheon was held on September 30, 2003 at Luigi’s Italian WGA releases balloons in memory of all who have suffered from this cancer . Restaurant . Sixteen ladies were present and had a fun time . The next meeting, hosted by Mary Gill, will be December 30, location to be Continued from page 1 Rally Graphite Irons donated by an announced later . 5th Place, Mary Pliler, Pat Frazier, anonymous donor was Ellen Tackett The Society meets the fifth Tuesday of the month. Judy Haubrich, Kay Creech, Nancy – that handicap is expected to drop like Anderson a rock! The winner of the Pink Ribbon Pro Awards: Quilt was Lee Skinner, who graciously Low Gross - 1st, Ruth Robinson; 2nd, donated it back to the Rally committee ARTIST INCORPORATES LOVE OF BOTANY Leta Thomas; 3rd, Merlene Miller to raffle it again next year . Low Net - 1st, Geneva Maddox; 2nd, Thank you from the bottom of our If you missed hearing Linny Heagy of the American Society of Botanical Madolyn Tomlin; 3rd, Neta Stutzman hearts to the 42 hole sponsors, the 16 speak at NCTC last year, she will Artists and an avid horticulturist . Closest to the Line - Donna Osborne prize and services sponsors, and the be presenting the Garden Club’s Linny’s current projects include Closest to the Pin - Dorothy MGA volunteers . We truly couldn’t November 11 program. They will illustrating and designing for McAllister have done it without you . You have meet in the Southwest Room of the Illustrated Texas Floras Project, as Lake Kiowa’s own LaVona Duryea always been there when we reach out Lodge at 10 a .m . well as illustrations for Mary and was the guest speaker at the luncheon to you . Linny Heagy’s love of botany is the Monarch, a BRIT (Botanical which followed play . As an advocate Yolanda Arronté displayed in her botanical illustrations . Research Institute of Texas) book on of the American Cancer Society LaVona Chairperson, Her dedication to minute detail and botany for children . She is also the delivered a most inspiring talk of her Rally For A Cure Committee color bring the plant images to life . illustrator for the jacket cover for own experiences with breast cancer, and Linny received her art degree from Shinners and Mahler’s Flora of North her commitment to finding a cure . John Herron Art Institute of Indiana Central Texas. The winner of the Lady Calloway University. Linny is also a member Sharon Chapman
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BOARD NOTES Continued from page 1 member to replace Mike Cook . MODOC TRAIL BLOCK PARTY • The Lodge Committee is looking Coming events: into extending outdoor dinning at the • There will be a meeting of the Lodge. The project would be funded by Lodge and Tavern Corporation on donations. The Board voted to let Jose November 3 at 7 p.m. as specified in the Barletta proceed with more detailed By-laws. plans . • Community Clean Up will be held • The Board discussed the Board November 2-9. The dumpster will be Governance issue and voted for further placed at the campgrounds . Remember, investigation of this issue using the CAI you cannot dump any paint or hazardous (Condominium Association Institute) materials . web site . • Karaoke Nights in November will • The Board accepted the favorable be Saturday, November 1 and 15. Call audit report presented by the auditors, Bill Beebe for more information. Schalk and Smith . All previous Did You Know? recommendations made by the auditors • Many Kiowans lost their phone have been implemented. They did service for a few days this month . One recommend that a reserve fund be set of those hit was the Lodge that did not up to take care of unexpected repairs have any service from Friday, October Photo - C. Vandagriff and replacements. The CommuniQue 10 from 11 a .m . until Saturday, October Left to right: Robert Martindale, Bob Davis and Mark Hayes. has printed a summary of this report, 11 at about 1 p.m. The telephones did page 25, and if you want to read all the not ring in the office nor could be used details, you may get a copy at the POA to call customers . If you cannot get Office . the Lodge and you want to know what • Due to the recent resignation the specials are, you can find them on of Michael Cook from the Board of the Internet or they are usually on the Directors, the new officers are: billboard . Jack Thies President • Food is NOT to be brought into Bob Hughes Vice-President the Lodge without the permission Joan Carroll Secretary of the Board. Is your organization Charles Huddleston Assistant abiding by this rule? The Lodge will Secretary provide cookies and coffee, etc . for your David Spangler Treasurer organization for a reasonable price upon Rick Walker Assistant Treasurer request . • John Davis is the new Board Joan Carroll
Photo - C. Vandagriff
Approximately 42 people attended and Mark Hayes made for a joyful the annual Modoc Trail get-together evening. The B. R. Clement’s little at the pavilion on Friday, September granddaughter made us feel young at 19. The Lloyd Marshall’s and the heart with her spontaneous dancing . Clent Vandagriff’s were hosts. Perfect Hope to see all Modocians there next weather, “Smokehouse” barbecue, year. Hosts are the Fred Bradley’s, B. casseroles, desserts and toe-tapping R . Clement’s and Lee Killgore’s . music by Robert Martindale, Bob Davis Clent Vandagriff
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Both of in Lindsay, Texas at 11:30 a.m. Chest.” these famous works express the joy and Jim Anderson from Scott Street Lawn Christian Women’s Club is a part of excitement of the Advent and Christmas and Garden nursery in Gainesville will Stonecroft Ministries, an organization I cannot rule the outside world; seasons . A professional orchestra provide our special feature this month . that is dedicated to helping women to My kingdom is just me, from the University of North Texas in He will give information about organic grow in faith. They provide ministries Denton will accompany the chorus. But when I alter attitudes, gardening, tell us how to prepare our for rural communities that cannot Tickets ($5) may be purchased from a I change my history. soil for spring planting, and then hold a support a full-time pastorate, among chorale member, or at the door . question and answer session . many other outreach ministries around Naomi in “The Book of Ruth” Under the direction of Dr. Michael Our own Pam Horn will entertain us the world. There are no dues. All that Took a new name in grief; Linder, the chorus has grown in with her lovely singing voice . Pam is is required is a reservation and your But new outlooks rather than names numbers and musicianship . While some a former teacher who still substitutes in presence at the meetings . Please call of the members have received special Bring permanent relief. some of the local area schools . She is Dori Gehr at 612-5683 for reservations musical training, most of the singers are I found the strength all cowards need a part of the Praise Team at her church and let her know if our complimentary members of local choirs . One member and has sung with the NCTC Singers. child care is needed . Call and plan to To fight my nagging fear expressed “Singing in the Chorale is Our speaker, Suzie Harris, lives with join us for a lovely lunch. The price of When I realized what role I played like taking music lessons!” On June her husband, Tommy, in Cedar Hill, the lunch is $10 inclusive . 17, the Chorale will join with the Texas For those I held most dear. Texas. She is a former dental hygienist Shirley O’Dell Festival Chorus for a performance in I vowed that they would never know Carnegie Hall . The weakness I endured, CHAPEL NEWS Jan Johnson And gradually, I learned to cope, 665-5308 To cope leads to being cured. The Lake Kiowa Chapel meets Rev. Hare’s message on November 23 North Central Texas College Dislike turned into caring when Brown Bag Book Review regularly every Sunday morning from will be entitled “Thanks For Nothing,” I felt a strong distaste 8 to 8:30 a .m . in the Lodge and all text from Ephesians 1:15-23 . Rev . Date: November 6 residents and guests are welcome . Williams will be administering Holy For past stubborn intolerance— This is an interdenominational service Communion on November 30. Time: Noon A dismal sense of waste. that may precede your regular church The third Sunday, November 19, is the Place: NCTC Lyceum Sometimes we need to look within, service or round of golf . Casual dress is week that food contributions are received Sometimes outside, to change, always welcome . for V.I.S.T.O. The items especially Title: The DaVinci Code Lo and behold! our vision clears, Rev. John Hare and Rev. J. L. requested this month are traditional Author: Dan Brown Williams are the chaplains and deliver Thanksgiving food. V.I.S.T.O. has Extending to wide range. their messages on alternate Sundays . In been very appreciative of Lake Kiowa’s Life is exciting when one knows November, Rev. Williams’ message on support for their program . The NCTC Library staff That we need not stand still invites all book lovers to November 2 will be a continuation of The Chapel Choir sings on the third pack a lunch and come join And that our attitudes move us “How To Overcome Disappointments,” Sunday of each month and practices us for this special series of According to our will with text from I Kings 19 (selected on Monday mornings at 8 a .m . in the noon-time book reviews. It’s free, and we’ll even passages). On November 9 Rev. Hare’s Southwest Room of the Lodge . Singers supply the drinks Jane Browell message will be entitled “Rules For are always welcome. They have begun the Road,” with text from Joshua 3: to practice their Christmas music, 7-17 . Rev . Williams will deliver “A making this a good time to join them . Thanksgiving Package” taking his text Carole Clausing from Philippians 4:4-7 on November 16.
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For Dinner Dance Tickets, Dorothy or Wayne Shearer Peggy or John Padgham Contact: 665-7449 665-3165 Barbara Baar Judy or Bob Hughes Shirlene or Earl Zeigler 668-6425 668-2578 665-4288 Marilyn or Bob Wickersham Lee or Dennis Potts Habitat Office 612-2475 668-1349 665-3091 6 CommuniQue November 2003 KIOWA KARES... Early Settlers... Security to the Rescue Coming home to find the gate open and Libby, our 5 pound, 15 year old, Yorkshire Terrier, missing hit us hard. She had never been loose before. Our first thought to call Security gave us hope. At the gate, Sammy said they had five sightings near Pueblo Drive and were already in hot pursuit. This is over the bridge and across the dam from our house, almost 2 miles. Within minutes, and a few “almost had her,” Security captured Libby, gave her some water and took her to the front gate. Sticker-burrs removed, a bath, lots of love and two days of sleeping had her back to normal. We cannot thank everyone enough who called Security when they saw our Yorkie running loose and our appreciation to our Security force for Photo - G. Robles the care they took when catching and returning our terrified pet. Before we come through what we now reading aloud to them . He so endeared The Lotman’s refer to as “the gate” at Lake Kiowa, we himself that when he had to retire from pass the warm and inviting home of logs his volunteer post, he was given books belonging to one of our best known created by the children. The books Letter to the Editor: and loved early settlers and the man were full of drawings and thanks and in her life . We knew her as Bernice memories . Whatever importance and I had the incomparable honor universe, is so much love we Wilkinson . We knew him as one of the status we have attained in our lifetimes, to participate in the Rally for a should be able to conquer most eligible catches at Kiowa Ones, a any one of us could hope for that kind of Cure fund-raising projects in the world. Unfortunately, we social group for those living alone . We immortality in the young minds of those the recent weeks culminating can’t. Nor can we conquer the now know them as Mr. and Mrs. Emil who follow us . in the golf tournament held cancer, either – yet. But, if love Smusz . Each of us who loves music – and Wednesday, October 1, 2003. could have overpowered the They can be found together in the we all have at least one favorite genre When I say I participated I illness, we would have cured garden or in the kitchen and apart in – will want to know that Emil played mean I bought raffle tickets breast cancer that day at the their many volunteer activities and other trumpet in a band made up of family for the quilt and played in the luncheon. interests . If you are new to Lake Kiowa, members and directed by his dad . It tournament. It wasn’t until I All of us had seen the quilt you may not know that Bernice has was his dad who decreed that of the attended the luncheon after that was made to be raffled as taken prizes at national cook-offs, and several instruments including clarinet, the golf games that I really was a fund-raiser. Molly Worthen, that a jar of her squash relish in your trombone, guitar, drums, Emil would aware of all the work that went Pam Black, Julie Spangler, Nita refrigerator is like your grandmother’s play trumpet . He was not happy about into making this project such Templin, Janet Perpich and heirloom ring in the closet safe . You this at the time, but now appreciates a success. Yolanda Arronté Barbara Cole donated many probably wouldn’t know that she sold the sense of achievement and bonding is one incredible human hours of labor in the creation homes to many of the earliest settlers with the family that came out of the being. I am humbled by her of this quilt. I admire women as well as later ones, and that she has experience . presence. She accomplished who possess special talents and There is much more to know about been active in Soroptomists for years . an extraordinary feat all the I am especially awed by those Soroptomists, in the minds of many these remarkable two people. They are while battling this ugly demon, talents. This quilt is awesome. Cooke County residents, is the highest so warm and intelligent, so gracious and breast cancer, herself. Thank I often wondered what these achieving service organization in the giving of their time and attention that if you for your inspiration. women thought about as they county, if one counts the contributions you were to visit with them and mention pieced, sewed and quilted. of the club as well as those of individual an interest of your own, whatever it is, Many individuals worked It was a labor of love and members in it. Bernice has been a key you would find that you have something with Yolanda on this project compassion for friends, loved participant in many of their good works in common with one or both of them . and are so giving of themselves benefiting the community of Cooke Bernice and Emil have engraved their I can’t imagine ever leaving ones and strangers suffering County . initials on the heart of Lake Kiowa . Lake Kiowa. Here, in our through the terror of breast Emil gave several years to the children Carmen Karston one little tiny corner of the cancer. Molly, Pam, Julie, Nita, at Rad Ware Elementary School, Janet and Barbara poured so much devotion into this quilt it seems almost ‘holy.’ Duryea Moving & Storage, Inc. (Formerly North Texas Relogistics) I am the fortunate one to have won the quilt in the raffle. An Agent for Wheaton Interstate Moving Just knowing what all this beautiful piece of handwork represents brings tears to my Jim Duryea SEE US FOR BOXES eyes. 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� Residential & Commercial � Sprinkler Systems November 2003 CommuniQue 7 KIOWA KARES... New Faces... Farewell... It saddens us all to bid farewell to Ed Association and always on a committee and Liz Smith . Ed and Liz chose Lake in the group . Ed has continued to golf Kiowa to make until three months their retirement ago when his dreams come doctor told him it true in 1984 . was time to quit . They moved They have been here from willing workers Tyler, Texas and contributors after living in during the era many different when everything areas assigned that Kiowa needed them by Arco, was obtained Ed’s employer with volunteer starting in manpower or Photo - C. Clausing Midland, Texas. contributions as Left to right: Tom and Jo Brannan, Connie Glover, Ajay and Nisha Pothak, and They had heard the association Marilyn Hurlbutt about Lake struggled to meet NEWCOMERS MIXER been owned by her family for many Kiowa from its obligations . Twenty newcomers to Lake Kiowa years at 112 Hogan East . Betty Holmes acquaintances Much of this spirit attended a coffee Sunday, October 19, of 512 Kiowa Drive East has been a on an annual continues today 2003. The welcoming committee of the weekender for some time now, but golf outing . because of their Kiowa Woman’s Club and L .K .P .O .A . took this opportunity to become more These acquaintances were soon to example . greeted them . familiar with Lake Kiowa . Kay Utesch become very good friends as many The Smith’s are regular members Tom and Jo Brannan have recently has owned her home at 306 Kiowa of them discovered Lake Kiowa of the Whaley Methodist Church in moved here from St . Louis, Missouri . Drive East for a few years, but lost through “Ech” and Sally Echol’s. The Gainesville. They were also members They are renting a home at 308 Navajo her husband in a tragic accident while Madsen’s, Toal’s, Pierson’s, Haugh’s, of the first Supper Club that was Trail West while their home is being renovating the house . She was not able and Gaertner’s, (all members of this established to boost the revenue of the built behind Little Fox Pond. Larry to spend much time here, but looks annual group) joined them in making Lodge . and Connie Glover of 199 Cocopa forward to moving here permanently Lake Kiowa their choice for retirement Liz said she was sad to leave Lake moved here the first of August from in the very near future . Also attending living and golf . Kiowa, but is looking forward to Colorado so they could be nearer their were Charles and Cheryl Grossman, There were about 400 homes here being closer to their daughter and grandchildren. The Dr. Ajay and Nisha Lot #198, Terry Johnson, Lot #138, when the Smiths arrived, but it didn’t grandchildren now that their golfing Pothak live in Plano and have recently and Roger and Judy McLain of 104 take long for Ed to become involved . He days are over. They will be moving into purchased a lake home at 826 Kiowa San Chez West . was recruited and elected to the Board The Waterford in Plano as of the 31st of Drive East for their weekend recreation. Please give them a warm welcome of Directors in 1985 and served for October . Dr. Pothak practices geriatric medicine when you see any of the newcomers . three years. They have both been active We will all remember the “Smiths” as in Plano . Marilyn Hurlbutt has Inez Freeman golfers until very recently . Liz has been they establish their new home . recently moved into the home that has Golf Chairman for the Women’s Golf Carole Clausing
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It is a You probably have wondered, “Who operation procedures . He passed out relatively slow connection (24-33 kps) . is this group calling themselves a sample of this month’s overview of Local ISPs with this service are Nortex, ‘Kiowans’?” our golf course and what an important Cooke.Net, SBC, Earthlink, AT&T and The “Kiowans” held their first public part of Lake Kiowa it is . Musik said On October 9 Barry Lotman treated Texoma.Net. meeting on October 11 to introduce that the “Kiowans” intended to use the the club to an enlightening and useful Satellite – A special dish is placed on their organization and explain its CommuniQue also for articles, but those presentation on Street Atlas, a mapping your building . On the plus side is that purpose and stated mission. The would concern current events. The program integrating Global Positioning it is fast (400 kps and up) and has an meeting was well attended by residents Smoke Signals could also be used for Satellite (GPS) technology. Barry will excellent record of uptime (you can also and a few weekenders. John Davis, one an immediate mail-out if the need arose be writing a series of articles for the get TV on the same dish). It’s expensive of the several organizers, described the while the CommuniQue is on a monthly club. The first in a series explaining the with prices starting at $600 to install, organization as apolitical with the intent schedule and has a longer lead-time . “ins” and “outs” of using computers and $70 a month, plus other fees. There is to provide facts and information about LaVerta Burhans was introduced as associated topics follows . also a built-in delay of 2 to 4 seconds our community and its assets. Davis having been an active part of creating Anyone interested is invited to attend because of transmission time to and said they would not be supporting any leadership programs for municipalities . meetings on the second and fourth from the satellite. DirectWay, a division candidates for the Board of Directors, but She in turn introduced Dana Hare of Thursdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the of Hughes Electronics, is the provider . would pose questions to all candidates the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce . Lodge . Support is a national 800 number . and would publish their responses . It Ms . Hare described how the 17-year- Wireless – It’s a relatively new system is still a very loose organization with old “Leadership Gainesville” program THE ON RAMP TO THE and leading edge technology . Each no specific meeting dates or publishing operated and how beneficial it was to INFORMATION HIGHWAY connection requires an antenna and schedules, but there are plans for Gainesville. Burhans then presented We in the Kiowa area are very lucky a receiver . It offers high speed at a periodic mail-outs, meetings featuring her view of how this program could be when it comes to getting onto the reasonable cost ($50 a month). This is a speakers of interest, and establishing a adapted to Lake Kiowa for educating information highway . We have several constant-on system, which is capable of leadership program for Lake Kiowa that possible candidates for our Board good choices to connect to the Internet . very high speeds. The downside is that would parallel programs used in most of Directors, volunteers, committee Each type of connection has its it is new, it is complex and uptime can Chambers of Commerce . members or leadership roles in any advantages and disadvantages . All be an issue . Kiowa Online is the local Davis introduced the editor of the of our organizations . Students solely Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in this wireless ISP in this area for the past two Smoke Signals, Virgil Musik, who interested in learning about Lake area offer Internet access and an E-mail years and, as a plus, it offers a built-in said that it would not necessarily be Kiowa and its environs would also be account as part of their basic package . firewall that protects its customers from a monthly edition . His idea was to welcome to participate. This program All systems except dial-up usually have those trying to attack PCs . When you would familiarize its participants with some type of installation fee (under need support, the person that answers the operation of our community, along $100) . the phone owns the business . with all the governing regulations, Even though every ISP offers various Cable – This is also an always-on, cable system. This system is currently which must be adhered to . It would levels of protection, all suggest virus- high-speed (700kps +) choice, at under construction and scheduled for also familiarize them with the local checking software on every PC. The competitive prices ($50 for non-TV cable deployment later this year . tax district, school district, county key items to look for in an ISP are subscribers) . It is a proven technology If you want further information operations, and so forth . how much is the monthly fee, what is over the same system that brings TV or to hear discussions on these It was emphasized that the “Kiowans” the speed (measured in kilobytes per into your home . A connection to the choices, please contact the Kiowa would not be an organization of the second or kps), what is the uptime or location and cable modem are required . Computer Club through its web LKPOA Board of Directors. It would availability and what type of support is Nortex, the soon-to-be cable ISP for page at http://www .ntin .net/Kiowa/ be an independent group working for the offered . Here is a quick overview of the Kiowa, will supply various types of junk Computer .htm or the author at benefit of the Board and the residents of services available in the Kiowa area . mail filtering, but personal firewalls are blotman@kiowaonline .net . Lake Kiowa . Dial-Up - The equipment required suggested . Availability and support are Barry Lotman Anyone interested in joining should is a modem (found on all new PCs) from the same people who understand contact Frank O’Dell, 665-6399. and a telephone line. The number one 7/24 services that they bring with their Virgil Musik COMING SOON • COMING SOON • COM- Join your friends at the world’s largest women’s fitness and weight loss franchise!
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Photo - J. Parsons Ray Fletcher, Cooke County Emergency Management Coordinator, spoke to KESO about several projects Photo - J. Parsons that will begin in the county soon under Mary Gill introduces Holly Wellman from the direction of the Texas Department of Photo - K. Smith the Kiowa Clinic as speaker at the October 2 OUTPOST SCENE KESO meeting . Holly spoke about various Health. Texas needs more than 40,000 facets of family health and urged everyone qualified staff to provide immunizations November Outpost Sale to come to the clinic for their flu shots should smallpox be introduced by DON’T MISS OUR LAST Mini Warehouses Just West during the month of October . a terrorist organization. Fletcher OUTPOST SALE OF 2003! of Kiowa Main Gate. requested that anyone in the county that November 15 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. On Thursday morning, November We want to thank all those who have 6, at 10 a .m . at the Lodge, KESO has the experience, and would like to be donated and purchased items throughout Furniture - Household Items - Toys involved in this, call him at 668-5400 . - Home Decor - Lawn Equipment members will be introduced to An Air Force veteran, Fletcher said, the year . We have had a very successful - Christmas Decorations Gainesville Fire Chief Steve Boone. year. Our “Christmas in October” was a - Lots of new items for everyone. This should be a meeting of most “For those of you that may not know interest to everyone, as Chief Boone huge success because of you . Remember, your donations are tax much about the emergency management deductible and it goes to a great cause. relates the history of fire fighting coordinator position, the objectives are through the years in Cooke County . Kiowa Emergency to protect public health and safety and Come early for coffee and visiting preserve public and private property in Services Organization before the meeting . the event of a major disaster.” Remember, Let’s Keep Everyone Safe. Jan Parsons
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From the President... “She helped organize the Volunteer Service Council at the Wichita Falls We are trying to have programs of State Hospital . She was the first As we approach the Thanksgiving interest that will be entertaining to you . secretary, on a volunteer basis, for the holiday, it is only right that we give Please call me with your comments; United Way in Wichita Falls. thanks for our blessings and for they will be kept confidential . “She spent many hours volunteering the opportunity to live in this great If you haven’t picked up your as an assistant to the doctors at the community. Jack and I enjoy this yearbook, please make arrangements Sheppard Air Force Base Hospital community and the people we interact to do so by calling Carol Gillies at 612- helping with those patients who had with on a daily basis . We look forward 1938 . All the club activities are listed in brain surgery or an injury which had left to meeting those of you we have not met the yearbook so don’t miss a department them unable to talk. Joyce is skilled in because we gain from each of you . or special function . Also, it is a great Photo - G. Koziol the American Sign Language . Our Flowers of Friendship awards little phonebook! “Joyce helped organize the Cooke given to Mary Gill in September and The Christmas Lighting Ceremony at Joyce Cargill was honored with the County Home Hospice and has Joyce Cargill in October reflect the the Lake Kiowa Front Gate is scheduled Flowers of Friendship award at the continued to be an active worker since fine people in this community. This for 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 29. October 9 Kiowa Woman’s Club meeting that time . club has such remarkable women . It This is a special time with lights, music, by President Jan Thies. This award is “These are but a few of her public is truly a privilege to recognize and Santa, hot chocolate and cookies . given monthly to a member who has volunteering endeavors, now let me list share information about them to our Chairs Judy and Don Defield have set contributed to our greater community only a few of her many behind the scene membership. Read about Joyce in a November 8 to start decoration of the through volunteer contributions. Joyce volunteering activities . separate article in this issue . trees . If you would like to help their was presented with a rose, donated by “If a person in Lake Kiowa becomes Last month we enjoyed Wynetta committee, please give Judy or Don a Grand Avenue Florist in Gainesville, ill or there is a death in a family and Ausmus and her talk about the women call at 612-3130. They will need lots of TX. Joyce learns of it, you can be sure she and animals in her family. November’s help with this big task. Judy and Don I would like to quote the letter that I will be there – and with food. Numerous program will be, “Celebrating have already checked 160 sets of lights received nominating Joyce Cargill for times she has volunteered as a chauffer Women’s Lives, Accomplishments and have 60 more sets to test . this award: for the physically ill or elderly on trips & Achievements,” by the Women’s Tour of Homes Chairpersons Betty “Our nomination for the volunteer to the hospital or the doctor’s office . Museum in Dallas. This program will Sue Vickery and Barbara Mock need of the month for the KWC, a person She visits the nursing homes regularly be interesting and informative . volunteers to work a two-hour shift who puts the needs of other individuals to add cheer – and to take cookies to We have 452 members in the Kiowa for the December 7 Open House. Call before her own, is Joyce Cargill. the residents . She volunteers at the Woman’s Club, yet only had 98 either of them or one of their committee “Joyce’s life has been one of local elementary schools to read with reservations of which 94 attended . We members, listed with their article in this volunteering, giving of herself . As children, or to work with children who had 10 members who came to enjoy the issue to volunteer . early as November 1981, in a newspaper are having reading problems. This she meeting and program without ordering Remember to make your luncheon article in the Wichita Falls Times and does on a regular schedule . a meal . reservations with the appropriate Record News, we find the following “Joyce is the present Chairman of the If you would like to attend the person indicated in the “Luncheon statement: Wichitan Joyce Cargill “Coats for Kids” project for the First meetings but need a ride, please give me Reservations” box by noon on Monday, could probably write a book on how to Christian Church where she is a former a call so I can arrange to have someone November 10. Cancellations are also due help people . Helping others is what she deaconess . pick you up from your home . If so, at the same time . Remember, meetings has been doing for 40 years . “Joyce is a former President of the please let me know as soon as possible, are always the second Thursday of the (Writer’s comment – Remember that Senior-Junior Forum in Wichita Falls. or several days prior to the meeting . If month at 10:30 a .m . I look forward to was 20 years ago and she hasn’t “Joyce was President of the Kiowa this is an area that needs attention, we seeing you at our November meeting. slowed down yet .) Woman’s Club in 1985-1986 . will form a Transportation Committee. Jan Thies (668-7297) “Joyce began her volunteer work “There is much more, but we think with the Blue Bird and Boy Scout this is sufficient information for anyone organizations during the years her four to believe that Joyce should receive the children were small . She began her Flowers of Friendship award for the KWC LUNCHEON RESERVATION COMMITTEE volunteer work for the Wichita County Lake Kiowa Woman’s Club.” Chairperson – Joan Page 612-2088 Red Cross during World War II and Signed: Jeannine Faulkner, A through E ...... Shirley Falkenhagen ...... 612-0854 continued this work for 35 years . Later Lois Whitson, And many others . F through J ...... Sarah Franklin ...... 668-7922 she became Region 4 Director for the Joyce is a widow and recently moved Texas Affiliate of the American Heart to 109 Pawnee after selling her home K through O ...... LaNelle Little ...... 665-4872 Association. This she did for 15 years, on Kiowa Drive West. If you haven’t P through S ...... Karen Smith ...... 665-0322 working with volunteers throughout 20 already done so, please join me in T through Z ...... Pat Frazier ...... 668-6789 counties in Texas. congratulating Joyce on receiving this “In 1961 the Altrusa Club of award. We are proud to know Joyce and Anyone wanting to add her name to the permanent reservation list should Wichita Falls bestowed upon her to have her in our organization . contact Joan Page, 612-2088. the distinguished Service Award for Jan Thies outstanding citizenship .
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Book: The Three Trees Reviewer: Ann Butler TWITTER TALK A new KWC department on Woodpeckers and sapsuckers seem When: Friday, December 5 scrapbooking and rubber-stamping will Where: At Barbara Koval’s: to enjoy making what sounds like drum have its first meeting on Wednesday, rolls on trees and wooden borders on 117 Blackfoot Trail November 5, from 9 to 3 p.m. in the The Garden Club met October 14 and Time: 10 a.m. Social houses. They are looking for edible Southwest Room of the Lake Kiowa insects . enjoyed an informative lesson on plant 10:30 a .m . Review Lodge . Meetings will be held on the propagation. Mr. Wayne Becker, Cooke Co-Hostesses: Mary Gill, While scanning an article published first Monday of every month at that in the Birds and Bloom magazine, I ran County Agricultural Extension Agent, Jeannine Faulkner location . No reservations are necessary. If you across an interesting item . Leaders Sherri Vavra (665-8039) and provided materials and instructions for There is a non-toxic “woodpecker need additional information, call Jan Tracy Burtt (612-1589) are experienced propagating roses from stem cuttings Johnson, 665-5308. spray” that claims to make wood an in their field and would like to help other undesirable pecking surface. No, it and discussed the various methods of KWC members put their scrapbooks plant propagation . After the hands-on didn’t give the name, but you can find it together . Outstanding examples were in your local birding supply store . You on display at our October Woman’s program, members participated in a might find it at Wal-Mart or a lumber Club meeting . plant exchange . Cool and windy fall company. There is a store in Dallas that This sounds like a fun group in a weather moved the meeting indoors might carry the spray and I will check growing activity . If you are not sure if there when I’m in Dallas. Sorry the from the Lodge Pavilion . Our next you want to organize your pictures, etc ., meeting is Tuesday, November 11 at The Christmas Bridge/Canasta article does not give the name . just stop by and see what they are doing . By Marj Westhafer 10 a .m . at the Lodge . Linny Heagy, a Party and Luncheon will be here soon . Give Sherri or Tracy a call if you have The date is Friday, December 5, 2003 at Come and join our Bird and Nature questions botanical illustrator for the Botanical group on November 17 at 11 a.m. at our Research Institute of Texas (B.R.I.T.), 11:30 a .m . at the Lodge . Remember, Jan Thies reservations are required. There will be lovely lodge in the Southwest Room . will be the speaker . If you would like (Please note the time change for this lunch, prizes and lots of fun . Please sign meeting only . Our regular meeting time more information about the Garden up on the sheet outside Anita’s office is 10 a .m .) A film presentation of the Club, please call Cindy Adams, 612- at the Lodge or call Peggy Carpenter Wonderful Madera Canyon, south of 4347 . - 665-4294; Pat Medley - 668-6804 or Tucson, Arizona, showing the beautiful Dee Magee - 665-4544. canyon and it’s many bird species, will Join us for Arts & Crafts on be presented by Lee Horton . Tuesday, November 4, at 10 a.m. in Ann Butler, Chair the Southwest Room at Lodge. Nancy KIOWA WOMAN’S CLUB Spencer will show us how to arrange Programs for 2003-2004 our holiday fruits, flowers, or whatever November 13 “Celebrating Women’s Lives, Accomplishments & Achievements” on a wreath or wall hanging . Go to The Women’s Museum Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc ., buy Sponsored by: Bible Study Club your materials, bring them and we will Museums are ritual places where societies make visible what they value . leave with a beautiful holiday wreath . Remember, at our meeting in December The Women’s Museum: An Institute for the Future, in association with the we will be making decorations for the Smithsonian Institution, is the nation’s first comprehensive women’s history tables at Woman’s Club December, museum where the lives, accomplishments and achievements of women are meeting and enjoy a potluck luncheon celebrated . at Judy Beard’s home. Any questions, please call me at 668-1489 . Using the latest in technology and interactive media, the Museum’s After our great Chili Supper in Pat Morgan exhibits and programs expand our understanding of women’s participation October, we look forward to hearing about everyone’s Out to Lunch in shaping the history of our country and create a lively environment for ------dialogue and discovery . adventures in November. In December ------On Thursday, November 13, we will experience an informative and visual it will be time to dust off your dancing ------shoes and head to the Lodge for a very perspective of The Women’s Museum: An Institute for the Future. elegant and fun evening planned for the Lee Skinner Black and White Christmas Ball. Please Bible Study Group will meet December 11 “Songs of the Holidays” ask your leaders for details . November 27, 10 a.m. at 1226 Kiowa We would appreciate receiving January 8 “Women Redefining Their Dreams” Drive East. February 12 “That Nutty ‘40s Radio Show” any pictures you would like to We will continue to study the Book of contribute throughout the year for the Ruth. Join us and make this session of March 11 “Spirited Woman With the Courage to Live the Life She Loves CommuniQue . Please send all pictures Bible study part of your Thanksgiving April 8 “Generations” - Style Show” with names and event on the back to activities . 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CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY TO THE HISTORICAL WOODBINE COMMUNITY CENTER The LKVFD Bargain Barn will be Center and looks forward to your visit . holding a “Christmas in November” If you have a Christmas or gift item, Don’t Have Time to Bake for Thanksgiving?? Garage Sale November 22 from 8 that’s either new or gently used, and you Lake Kiowa Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary a.m. to 2 p.m. Featured items will would like to donate for this sale, please be homemade decorations, new and call 665-9321 or Dee at 665-4046 is having a BAKE SALE slightly-used decorations and gift items . or Peggy at 665-7977 . All proceeds Also available are Christmas trees, benefit the LKVFD. HOMEMADE COOKIES, CANDY, FRESH BAKED BREADS, lights, ornaments, Santa’s, nutcrackers, PIES, CAKES, CINNAMON ROLLS, COBBLERS AND MORE!! and much, much more! For a fun time, THANKS FOR YOUR and to get you into the Christmas spirit, RESPONSE TO THE NOVEMBER 22, 2003 come shop early and enjoy a cup of hot LKVFDA GARAGE SALE apple cinnamon cider . October 18. ALMOST $1,200 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. The historical Woodbine Community was brought in from all your donations to the sale . All FIRST STATE BANK at Lake Kiowa entrance Center is located a short distance on proceeds go directly to the CR 211 in Woodbine. There is plenty Lake Kiowa Volunteer Fire QUESTIONS?? DONATIONS?? CALL EVELYN AT 612-3787 OR PEGGY AT 665-7977 of parking. Watch for the signs. The Department. THANK YOU Lake Kiowa Volunteer Fire Department FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Benefits the Lake Kiowa Volunteer Fire Department is in the process of refurbishing the Barbara Roeder forever slim a loving approach to weight loss forever slim is a guaranteed weight loss program. It’s safe, it’s fast, and it’s effective. AEROBIC WASTEWATER SYSTEM CARE The B Hive 105 W. California, Suite D (Located in The Body Garden) 940.668.8431 A Unique for Prompt, Reliable Service call Collection of John Schmoker • Gifts • Jewelry • Home Decor The Body Garden Wa s t e w a t e r Se r v i c e • LAZART OUTLET Our new location: a n d In s p e c t i o n Co. Happy Thanksgiving! 105 W. Californa Street Gainesville, TX 76240 903-816-1248 Cell BRIDAL & GIFT REGISTRY Karen Barclay & Sue Scofield, Owners 903-892-6033 Home M-F 10:00-5:30 SAT. 10:00-4:00 Gainesville Sanger 665-8566 100 W. Main (940) 665-1100 (940) 458-2743 Certified Clearstream Technician Debbie Beauchamp, Owner Texas Class D License Introducing... 3 Nurturing Body Care Services for the balance of your Mind, Body & Spirit Pam Kornhaas 580.504.2111 Luxurious European Facials and Building/remodeling beautiful homes Essentials in Lake Kiowa! Permanent Make-Up 2nd Generation builder Sherry Adelson Engineered, Quality Construction 940.668.8431 Clinical Aromatherapist One Time Close Financing Available Feng Shui Consultant References Available Reflexology Bring your plans or use our award-winning Judy Turbeville, RNT designer (2002 Parade of Homes) 940.612.0978 Massage Don’t build in Lake Kiowa without • Swedish • Pregnancy • Myofacial • Deep Tissue talking with us! • Aromatherapy Chris Uzzell Herbal Body Wraps • Body Scrubs (940) 458-7219 Office • (940) 368-1118 Cell [email protected] November 2003 CommuniQue 13
LAKE KIOWA FISHING LIMITS LAKE TEXOMA STRIPER FISHING Here are the recommendations made Channel Catfish: Keep fish over 14 by Bob Lusk, Fisheries Biologist and inches. No Limit. Release all under 14 EXCURSION SLATED Lake Management Consultant, for inches . Lake Kiowa Angler and Conservation the year 2003 Fishing Limits. These Drum: Remove any drum caught from Club has organized a fishing trip to Lake Texoma on November 14, 2003. The recommendations have been given Lake. No limit. trip will include fishing for striper and Peak fishing time is here at Lake careful consideration to keep a thriving Carp: Remove any carp caught from catfish. The group will leave early on Kiowa! With the cool nights and the ecological habitat for Lake Kiowa. The lake. No limit. Friday from the Kiowa Café parking lot warm days, the fish have moved back Angler and Conservation Club has TROUT AND JUG LINES ARE NOT and then carpool to LAKE TEXOMA. into the shallows . At dusk and dawn, fully endorsed the following fishing PERMITTED The cost per person will be $80. The you can see the minnows are schooling . guidelines for Lake Kiowa: Dock owners are encouraged to price includes the cleaning of the fish, The fishing has been reported to be Black Bass: Keep black bass between provide cover for the fish under your ready for eating! A Texoma fishing great! Use the same lure you used in 10-16 inches . Limit 5 per day . Release docks . Make sure the trees are securely license, which is available at Wal-Mart, the spring . Lizards, worms and jigs all others . anchored and don’t interfere with boat will need to be purchased separately catch just about anything. Use greens Crappie: Keep over 10 inches . Limit traffic. Feed the fish! Dry dog food or prior to the fishing date . and blues and chartreuse colors to catch 10 per day . Release all under 10 pellets especially made for the fish are If interested, please contact Bob their eye . Scents seem to help too . Get inches . readily available at feed stores. For Bingham at 940-665-8003 or Mike out and enjoy the weather! It won’t last White Bass: Otherwise known as sand questions, contact George Davis or Merolla at 940-668-2178. The arrangements have been limited to 25 much longer . bass. No limit! Remove all you can. Mike Merolla for specifics . people . If interested, please contact At our September bass tournament, Perch: No Limit. Karen Vander Molen Mike or Bob as soon as possible. the weights of the fish seem to have All reservations must be made and increased. The small 14-inch bass that paid prior to November 8. weighed 1.2 lbs in July, weighed about Come join in the fun! 1 .4 lbs in August . In the last tournament completed. There is so much good work bathroom facilities at Little Fox Pond, Karen Vander Molen the small bass weighed 1.6 lbs. No, we our builders and suppliers are doing . I but please remember the workers are Secretary LKACC didn’t measure the same fish at each recently learned that the countertops for donating their time and expertise. The tournament, but the fish seem to be the bathrooms will be donated marble! building should be completed by the getting bigger . Are my observations The animal artwork for the railing was end of the year. The official ribbon you enjoy the outdoors, if you would scientific? No, but the averages speak designed by Shayne Bingham, Mary cutting ceremony will be in February at like to learn about fishing, learn about for themselves. Bob Lusk stocked Lake and Bob Bingham’s son. The wrought the TROUTFEST. our environment, learn how you can Kiowa with minnows in July and the iron work was donated by Frank Popp. The year of 2003 has been a busy year help, become a member of the Lake fish are enjoying the bounty! If you haven’t seen the railing, go by for LKACC with all of our tournaments, Kiowa Angler and Conservation Club . The fishing limits have been updated and see it! There are two fish and a fox funding a warning light on the drain The membership is only $15 per family. and we hope everyone is aware that Lake silhouetted on the railing . It looks great! bell for Lake and Parks, testing the Your membership ensures LKACC Kiowa does have fishing limits . In order Sue Nall has donated a flagpole for the lake water, trash pickup around the will continue to provide the events you to balance the ecosystem of the lake and site and it will be illuminated . A speaker shoreline, and last but not least, LKACC and the children enjoy while we work not deplete the fish population, fishing system was also donated . Many, many worked with Randy Howell to make a together to improve the community . limits are necessary . Please encourage individuals, businesses and builders dream a reality by having handicap Our meetings are the second Wednesday those who fish with you at Lake Kiowa have really pulled together to make accessible bathroom facilities at Little of each month at 7 p .m . at the Lodge . to abide by the rules. OVERFISHING this building at Little Fox Pond a great Fox Pond. We have fun and try to help Grab a bite to eat at the Lodge, come AFFECTS ALL OF US! place to be . All these generous people, our community at the same time . as you are and attend our meeting . Get Have you been by Little Fox Pond who donated time, money, and supplies, We’ve had so much going on in the involved! Hope to see you there! lately? The roof and deck are on, will be properly recognized when the Angler and Conservation Club . If you Karen Vander Molen and the wrought iron railing has been site is completed . We really need the enjoy the events we have planned, if J. B. 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Callisburg school district did Dr. Dr. Holloway has also applied FALL FESTIVAL MEET CALLISBURG Holloway find as he took on his for Title 1 monies, which may be I.S.D.’S NEW new assignment? He says that the available since this district has Callisburg Elementary district’s greatest assets are the kids, 47% of its elementary children on Everyone is invited to come to the SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Charles Holloway, his wife the staff and certainly the community free or reduced lunches . Receiving Callisburg Elementary campus in support . After coming from a school these kinds of funds could allow Woodbine on Saturday, November 1 Susan, and their 15-year-old daughter Megan, moved to Lake Kiowa district with multiple high schools, the district to lower student/teacher for fun and games! The Annual Fall this summer after Dr. Holloway he thinks having one high school ratios and to get supplies and Festival will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. accepted the superintendent’s the whole community supports is technology equipment . Plans are that day. Tickets will be available at position of the Callisburg School a big benefit. Dr. Holloway says being submitted on uses for these the school during the week and at District. They came here from near that the district is in pretty good monies if or when they are received . the door on Saturday. There will Macon, GA where Dr. Holloway financial shape and has recently The possibilities are endless for received a ‘superior’ rating from the the Callisburg school district . Watch be something for everyone at the was superintendent of the Houston state’s financial accountability rating your local papers for news of some festival . Lots of children’s games County schools for five years. The Holloway’s feel that they are back system. The size of the Callisburg of the positive things happening are always a big hit . Other activities school district is a big plus in Dr. under Dr. Holloway’s leadership. include arts, crafts, canned goods home now as Charles is originally from Clarksville, Texas and Susan Holloway’s eyes, and the growth of Community members who would sale, cakewalk, raffle, silent auction, grew up in Denton. In fact, Susan’s the district is somewhat controllable . like to lend a hand to the school food sales, and MORE! Bring the parents, Jesse and Martha Bishop, The district is “within striking district are more than welcome, kids and grandkids for a guaranteed owned a weekend home in Lake distance” of the state’s ‘exemplary’ according to Dr. Holloway. Volunteer old-fashioned fun evening . Call Kiowa in the late 70’s/early 80’s . rating. Dr. Holloway looks forward opportunities exist in areas such as the school at 612-4196 for more You may wonder why someone to his work in this district and wants one-on-one reading with children to have people move to this area for to work on the district’s web site information . like Dr. Holloway would want to the Callisburg school system . or newsletter. Dr. Holloway would Dee Dorman move from a fast-growth school district with 23,000 children to one One of the items Dr. Holloway be happy to speak with anyone with under 1,600 children, and take a has begun to tackle since arriving interested in volunteering his or her significant pay decrease as well. The in the district is the deficiencies in time/services . He is also willing to Holloway’s are small town people at technology that exist. There are speak at group meetings . Call the heart. They had been looking at land problems in this area because of the superintendent’s office at 665-0540 north of Denton for the past several expense and the fact that much of the with any questions or requests . years with thoughts of a return to infrastructure needed to implement Dee Dorman Texas and where they might want to state-of-the-art technology is not HOMECOMING QUEEN in place. The telecommunications live after retirement . Charles’ love Becca Hoagland, daughter of Wednesdays support (such as fiber optics) in this /therapy is in ranching and cattle . Mark and Debbie Hoagland and Last December, they found some area is not yet up to today’s high tech demands. Since arrival, Dr. Holloway granddaughter of Bill Hoagland, was land near F.M. 902 in which they crowned the Callisburg Homecoming were very interested . Late in the has seen to it that a technology plan 7:007:00 PP.M..M. for the district has been submitted to Queen for 2003 . spring, they received a call from the Congratulations Becca! realtor telling them the Callisburg superintendent position would at the Lodge become available soon . It all fell into place from there . Since Megan was just about to enter high school, the time was right to make the move .
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WICHITA FALLS FALL SECTIONAL TOUR OF HOMES BRIDGE TOURNAMENT WINNERS
Jolly Old St. Nicholas is just around the corner heralding the Kiowa Woman’s Club Annual Tour of Homes to be held on Sunday, December 7, from 1 to 5 p .m . We are excited about the beautiful homes that Lake Kiowan’s have generously offered to share with us for the tour . Advance tickets are on sale at Lake Kiowa Pharmacy, J.B. Cole Insurance, and from the following committee members: Betty Sue Vickery (612- 3422), Barbara Mock (612-3758), Judy Beard (668-1189), Donna Sherman (668-1701), Marilyn Greene (612- Photo - C. Clausing 1787), Sue Weaver (668-6821), Mary Left to right: Jerry McCarter, Joyce Baumgart, Becky McCarter and Jacque Waghorne. Ann Johnson (612-2478), and Jennifer Johnson (665-8876). Several Lake Kiowa bridge teams Denton participate in the local game. For your convenience a mail order recently competed in the Wichita Falls All Lake Kiowans who enjoy the game ticket form is enclosed with the Fall Sectional Bridge Tournament. of bridge are invited to join in the fun . November 1 LKPOA billing. Save This tournament was originally started You can view game results and keep time by ordering your tickets by mail . by Jacque Waghorne’s mother in l949. up with future events on the Lake Kiowa The December CommuniQué will have Garnering first place honors in the web site from the Lake Kiowa Duplicate a map of the lake showing where the Swiss event in Flight B were Jacque Bridge Club link – www .ntin .net/ homes are located . Waghorne, Joyce Baumgart and Becky Kiowa . Tickets and maps will be available at and Jerry McCarter. Placing fourth in Becky McCarter the Lodge, and at each home on tour the same event was the team of Bob day. Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at Bergbower, Kay McManigell, Dick COUPLES BRIDGE the day of the event . Carroll and Keith Marks . Couples Bridge met at the Lodge Betty Sue Vicker Lake Kiowa hosts an open sanctioned October 17 with five tables playing . Barbara Mock bridge game each Monday at 12:30 Winners this month were: First, Rosalie p.m. at the Lodge. Bridge players from and Tom Perryman; Second, Pam and Ardmore, Sherman, Gainesville and Paul Liscom; Third, Loraine Wilson and Billy Hoagland; and Fourth, Allene and LeRoy Johnson. Please call if interested in joining us . We meet every third Quality Service • Serving Kiowa since 1973 Friday night at the Lodge at 6:30 p.m. Call Allene Johnson at 668-6162. The Comfort of Your Home AEROBIC WASTEWATER SERVICE CO. Rheem Certified Clearstream Technician Water People in the Computer Business Alan Bailey heaters and People who Depend on their Computers for Business Depend on...... Toll Free: (866) 283-3308 (903) 814-2839 • (580) 283-3308 6 year The Technology Doctor warranty Hardware, Software, Internet and Networking P.O. Box 422, Denison, TX 75021 don’s Barry Lotman • 940-612-4504 plumbing repair IBM Trained and Certified FIRST RATE SERVICE! service 665-2091 Doing Windows and Making House Calls LCN.#M11005
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20 CommuniQue November 2003 LODGE NEWS
Let Us Do It Thanksgiving Dinner For 8 To Go
Turkey 10-12 lbs Herb Roasted or Cajun Fried
Cornbread Stuffing 2.5# Mashed Potatoes 3# Green Beans & Bacon 1 qt Feast To Go Giblet Gravy 1 qt Photo - A. Morris Lodge staff at a recent wedding reception held at the Lodge. Debbie Nolan, Chef Rocky Pumpkin Pie Campbell, Debbie Peacock. The Lodge staff received glowing thank you’s from the 8" wedding party participants for such a job well done . Butter & Egg Rolls 1 Dozen LODGE TAVERN $49.99 Plus Tax CORPORATION
ANNUAL MEETING The Lodge and Tavern Corporation will hold its annual meeting on November 3 at 6 p.m. before the Open Board Meeting. The purpose of this From The Lodge meeting will be to elect officers for the coming year and also to update the by- 665-3741 laws .
EXCERPT FROM “BASIC INFORMATION, POLICY, PROCEDURES AND RULES” The following is the excerpt referred to Article IV, Section 4.2 RULES ADMINISTRATION on Page 1: major*** infraction and penalties are 4.2.7b Special Penalties. The 30-day suspension. Each further Section 4.2.6 Compliance with assessed based on the severity of the following rule violations are of such a violation carries a $1000.00 fine and Assessed Penalties. violation and frequency of occurrence . serious nature that they warrant special 90-day suspension. 4.2.6a Payment of Fines. Monetary A minor infraction involves a breach penalties as follows: 4.2.7b (3) Specific Rule 4.3.7b: penalties assessed for rule violations of any rule which is not classified as a 4.2.7b (1) Specific Rule 4.3.1a: Unregistered Watercraft carries a serious or major infraction . A serious will be added to the monthly statements Intentional damage to Association $100.00 fine, 30 day suspension and infraction involves an actual or potential from the Association . or member’s property carries full immediate removal of the watercraft 4.2.6b Suspension of Privileges. compromise to safety or security . A restitution and a $200.00 fine plus major infraction involves an actual or from Association premises. Suspension of privileges is applicable a 30-day suspension. A second potential injury to persons or damage to 4.2.7c Repeat Infractions. Two to the offender as well as his immediate violation carries full restitution family and guests. During the period property . Penalties for each infraction or more infractions of the same rule, and a $400.00 fine plus a 90 day of suspension, the affected family class are as follows: two or more infractions in the same and guests will not be allowed to use 4.2.7a (1) * Minor Infraction suspension. Each further violation category, or more than one Serious or any of the commonly owned facilities First Violation $10.00 fine is full restitution and a $1000.00 fine Major infraction in any combination other than the roadways for necessary Second Violation $25.00 fine and a 180 day suspension. and regardless of the rule or category transportation between the gate and Third Violation $50.00 fine 4.2.7b (2) Specific Rule 4.3.1b: within one (1) year are considered a private residences . Each Further Violation $100.00 Interfering with employees - Any repeat offense. In all cases, the 4.2.6c Enforcement. Failure to fine and 30 day suspension viable physical threat or physical names of repeat offenders will be comply with assessed penalties may 4.2.7a (2) ** Serious Infraction assault of a Association employee posted on bulletin boards and printed result in legal action by the Board to First Violation $25.00 fine engaged in the performance of their in the Association newspaper. enforce compliance . Second violation $50 .00 fine duties carries a $500.00 fine and a Section 4.2.7 Table of Penalties . Third Violation $100.00 fine 4.2.7a Penalties. The following and 30 day suspension penalties may be assessed for violations Each further Violation $200.00 of Specific Rules listed in Section 4 .3 fine and 60 day suspension of this Article . Rules are divided into 4.2.7a (3) *** Major Infraction twelve (12) categories and are identified First Violation $50.00 fine by their corresponding paragraph Second Violation $100.00 fine number . Each rule is preceded by Third Violation $200.00 fine Internet Banking • Debit Card • Telenet*Plus asterisks which indicate the classification and 60 day suspension Loans • Savings • Certificates of Deposit • IRA’s of the rule violation. Violations are Each Further Violation $300.00 Overdraft protection • ATM’s • Trust Services classified as a minor*, serious**, or fine and 90 day suspension Gainesville (downtown) Gainesville (at Wal-Mart) 100 E. California 1800 Lawrence St. 940-668-8531 940-668-8531 Some of Kiowa’s Finest New Homes Muenster Sanger 1000 E. Division, Ste. A 1405 Chapman Dr. d 940-759-5000 940-458-7404 The Colony (Main Street) The Colony (at Wal-Mart) h design 4400 Main Street 4691 State Hwy. 121 Home Design • Build • Remodel • Plan Drawing 972-625-2002 972-624-0321 Ask for References
668-2943 800-581-8735 Te l e n e t *Pl u s - 940-668-1999 dave huffman 210 kiowa drive east www.gnbtx.com LODGE NEWS November 2003 CommuniQue 21 HOLIDAY SEASON AT THE LODGE Thanksgiving Buffet 2003 Each year there has been a tradition of a Thanksgiving Dinner at the Salad Bar Lodge. For the staff and members of the community, this year will be a time Shrimp cocktail with a zesty red sauce of special thanks . We have weathered Tossed garden greens with a complement of fresh vegetables some pretty gloomy days and have and dressings struggled to regain the community’s Marinated vegetable salads trust and support. The seas seem much calmer now, but the efforts to be better The Lodge spends upwards of $10,000 Pasta Salads will not subside . It is with this in mind a year on linens, more than half of this Fresh fruits, melons, and berries that we have designed this year’s buffet . is for special functions . An average It will be the largest and display the event will entail four to six hours of Assorted variety salads most variety of any previous offerings . communications with principles and Entrée’s The success of such a large undertaking guests to detail and answer questions Deep-fried Cajun turkey with corn bread stuffing is dependent on member participation . about the function. Finally, the average So, I would ask every member to shut turn time on a restaurant table is 50-60 Giblet gravy their eyes and think of the long lines minutes . A party with entertainment Prime rib of beef with a cabernet mushroom sauce in the supermarket, the stacks of dirty or dancing is usually several hours that dishes, pots, pans, and finally the endless requires staff both front and back of the Baked ham with pineapple raisin glaze search for leftover turkey recipes. Now house for this extended time . Broiled salmon with a lemon caper sauce open your eyes, pick up the phone, call Please understand that these events are at Sides the Lodge, and make your reservation . the heart of what we at the Lodge love to do . If you can’t, stop by and I’ll loan you a It does, however, cost money . Green beans slow cooked with smoked bacon scrub pad . October was another good month with all of Broccoli in cheese sauce With the holiday season just around your help and support . We are now focusing the corner, this month’s question is, on the holidays that are just ahead. This year Baked squash with fresh herbs “Why are party prices so high?” we will be offering a number of party trays to Okra Fried in a crispy batter The facts are that food is just a small help with your at-home celebrations and want Fresh corn casserole part of the cost to provide a first-class to help with any of your special catering needs, party . When you plan your party, the including complete meals. Just give us a call. Fresh early peas in cream sauce Lodge staff goes to work immediately We will be honored this year to be the host Candied yams to figure cost . Sometimes an item for of the Gainesville Memorial Hospital Christmas a party of 25 may come in a 24-count Party, the Habitat for Humanity Dinner Dance Mashed potatoes case . What do you do with the 23 in November, and the Butterfield Center Stage Macaroni & cheese extra? Special color napkins come in Circle Dinner in February. The Lodge at Lake Dessert Table bundles of 100, but there will be only Kiowa is quickly becoming the place to be . Please 25 guests . Linens and service ware help us spread the word . Assorted fruit pies must be set hours and sometimes days Rocky Campbell A variety of six different cakes before to accommodate decorating . Traditional pumpkin and pecan pies Bread pudding Lodge Specials Ice cream & sherbet Saturday for Includes hot rolls, assorted muffins Steak Night $17.99 ++ Buy 1 get Second 25% off November
Friday and Saturday Oysters on the half shell $6.99 dozen
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SUPERINTENDENT’S LAKE KIOWA for #16 total $39,130. This leaves an tournament will be the “Mini-Member” REPORT MEN’S GOLF unencumbered balance of $9 .586 .85 . in November. Sign up is available in the The first few weeks of October have ASSOCIATION BOARD The report was approved. Pro Shop . He also reported that next been very busy in the golf department . Membership: Dean reported that years tournament schedule had been We have started the rebuilding of the MEETING the membership of the MGA presently approved . traps, we deep tine aerified the greens, October 6, 2003 stands at 440 . He presented a new David reported that the couples overseeded the tee boxes and topdressed President Al Arronte called the membership campaign letter for 2004 tournament had 32 couples participating . both the greens and tee boxes. The meeting to order at 8 A .M . All board to the board and asked for input. There He said he is going to try and reduce the north side traps have been completed members were present with the was also discussion concerning the cost for next year and hopefully that will and by the time this report is read, exception of Roger Pierce and Bill need for the membership card to be increase participation . we should be very close to having the Gafford. Also in attendance was David filled out legibly. Dean also requested Old Business: Sand Traps. Al stated south side completed. The public works Long . the expenditure of funds for supplies that the contract had been signed with department has started on the seawall Meeting Notes: The minutes of needed for the membership drive. The the company rebuilding the traps. The on number 13. They may block the cart the September board meeting were board approved the request for funds MGA will pay the POA for the project path at times . We ask you to be patient approved . and fully supported Dean’s membership as they receive the billings. David said and drive around, BUT please do not Treasurer’s Report: Dave Spangler drive . they were to start work this week and drive across the tee box on 17 . presented the treasurer’s report as Projects: Boyd reported that the last hopefully will be completed prior to January 5, 2004 we will be on cart of September 30, 2003. The report MGA work day had been successful . the mini-member tournament . He said paths only and this will continue until summary is as follows: Beginning The entrance markers and yardage they would be closing the holes as they March 29, 2004 . I have been checking balance of $36,251 .92 . Receipts for markers had been repainted. There will worked on the traps and there would be the persimmon seeds, watching the the month were $13,136 .93 . Expenses be another work day in the near future times when two holes could be closed squirrels and my knee has been hurting for the month were $672.00. The to reset some of the cart path stones . at once. There was also a discussion more than usual, so I am predicting hole-in-one pool is at $3630 with three Boyd also discussed putting a marking on the erosion blocks being placed on a wet and cold winter . Seriously, we members presently qualifying. There on the 150 yard markers to make them holes sixteen and thirteen tee box. This saw what staying off the dormant grass was an additional hole-in-one, however, more visible . should also be completed prior to the did for us last year, so we’re going to that member did not join in the pool . A There was also a discussion on November tournament if all goes well. continue the practice this year . plaque will be presented to him. The the need to start a tree farm for the After they are completed there will be Thanks so much for your help and ending cash balance for the month is course. After discussion David Long some reconstruction to be accomplished understanding . $48,716 .85 . Previously committed said he would take this project and be around sixteen green and thirteen tee David Long funds which include the hole-in- responsible for its development . box . Golf Course Superintendent pool, sand traps and Sod/Plantings Tournaments: Al reported the next New Business: Larry discussed the nominating committee’s progress on TIPS FROM THE PRO board members for 2004. The new 2003 nominees will be announced at the Buried In Long Grass? This lie MGA MINI MEMBER-GUEST November meeting. The voting will is one of the hardest shots you’ll take place at the December meeting. encounter. Because the ball is buried, TOURNAMENT Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 AM . you need to hit down hard behind it, DATE: November 15th & 16th (Sat. & Sun.) Respectfully submitted causing it to pop out of the grass. The ENTRY FEE: $120 per team Larry D. Reese right technique is important to getting FORMAT: (Sat.) 2 man low gross & net Addendum: the club on the ball, and there’s (Sun.) 2 man scramble gross & net During the Saturday meeting Al almost no follow-through . Play the TIME: (Sat.) Tee Times starting @ 10 am Arronte announced that in November ball back in your stance with your (Sun .) Shotgun @ 1 p .m . the meeting would revert to the winter weight forward. Take the club back DINNER: Sunday after play. PIZZA & OPEN BAR schedule with luncheon instead of on a steep path breaking the wrist SKINS GAME: $10 per team for Sat. round only. breakfast . very early in the back swing. Now, Gross & Net. The monthly golf game was held with drop the club head behind the ball DAY MONEY: Sunday’s round only for non-winners the crowd subsequently gathering in using the right hand to pop it out of of each flight . the 19th Hole for liquid refreshment . the grass . TEAMS WILL BE FLIGHTED USING 50% OF “A” The winning team was Norm Bagwell, Brown McCrory PLAYER AND 10% OF “B” PLAYERS HANDICAP. Mike Cruson, Ron Spenser, and T. J. PGA Club Professional THERE WILL BE 16 TEAMS PER FLIGHT Eddleman . BASED ON A FULL FIELD. Christy McKenzie
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Spence Open M-F 9 am - 5:30 pm, Sat. 9 am - 1:00 pm November 2003 CommuniQue 23 GOLF NEWS WGA NEWS Lake Kiowa Women’s Dance, Dec. 8 -- Chili lunch for golf Golf Association will course volunteer workers . WGA CHRISTMAS DANCE meet on Wednesday, Winners for playday on September The WGA Christmas Dance will be held Saturday, December 6, 2003 from November 5 for 10 medal play include: 1st flight- 1st 6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. We are fortunate to have Dee Blanton back as our DJ scramble, lunch and low gross, June Cloud and 1st low net, business meeting . Please Peggy Coolidge; 2nd flight- 1st low after rave reviews following last year’s dance . sign up for lunch by gross Claydene Belcher, and 1st low net A buffet dinner will be served for $20 per person with a choice of 1 salad, 2 November 2. Maxine Lane . Winners for playday on entrees, 2 vegetables, 1 starch and 1 dessert . A cash bar will be available . NOTE TIME CHANGE: September 17 front nine include: 1st Call Ticket Chairman Kathy Reed, 612-1508 for tickets. She lives at 1217 Players should sign in flight- 1st low gross, Brenda Long and at the Pro Shop by 8 1st low net, Tie-Fran Adams and Mary Kiowa Drive West in Lake Kiowa. If you cannot reach Kathy, please call a.m. The scramble will begin at 8:30 Pliler; 2nd flight- 1st low gross, Peggy Marilyn Wickersham or Jan Thies for your ticket reservations. If you would a .m . Lunch and the business meeting Coolidge and 1st low net, Judy Neal; like to reserve a table for 8 in advance, please have a spokesperson collect the will be held at the Lodge immediately 3rd flight- 1st low gross, Tie- Carol money for the table . following play . Playday activity for the Gilmore and Janet Perpich and 1st low month will include: Nov. 12 -- Even net, Jan Dalton. If you have any questions, please call Co-Chairmen Jan Thies (668-7297) or holes, Nov. 19 -- Putts, and Nov. 26 -- T Winners for 9-hole playday on Marilyn Wickersham (612-2475) . & F. Central Texas WGA will play on September 10 medal play include: 1st Wednesday, November 12 at Thorntree low gross, Dale Griggs and 1st low Country Club in DeSoto, Texas. net, Margene Parr . Winners for 9-hole WGA Ways and Means Committee playday on September 17 front nine, 1st DID YOU KNOW... under the leadership of Janet Perpich low net, Corina Nichols; 2nd low net, ...your handicap is figured using the best ten DIFFERENTIALS from your will be working on November 15 and 16 Sharon Schmidt and 3rd low net, Ruth most recent twenty posted scores? The differential is the result of subtracting when the MGA hold their Mini-Member Haug . the rate of the course you played from the score you shot (less any adjustments Guest Tournament. Cool days make for great golf . made under the Equitable Stroke Control). Then you multiply that number by the Looking ahead to December: Dec. 3 - Make plans to come out and play this average course slope which is 113; then divide that resulting number by the slope - WGA luncheon, business meeting and November. rating for the course you played . Round the final number to the nearest tenth . installation of officers, Dec. 6 -- WGA Jo Ann Gill Following is an example for figuring the differential using an adjusted gross WGA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS score of 95 made on a course with a USGA rating of 71.5 and a USGA slope rating of 125: Adjusted score – rating 95 - 71 .5 = 23 .5 Difference x standard slope 23.5 x 113 = 2655.5 Result / USGA slope 2655.5 / 125 = 21.24 Differential (rounded) 21.2 Sometimes when you look at your scoring record in the computer, it doesn’t look like the lowest scores were used in the computation of your index. This is because a higher score on a more difficult course would produce a lower Photo - J. Carroll Photo - J. Carroll Championship Flight: Mary Ragan, Second Flight: Diane Wilson, Third; differential . Also, a low score on an easier course might equate to a higher Third; Carolyn Pannell, Second; and Dot McAllister, Second; and Judy Hughes, differential . Carolyn Harper, Champion . First. Since the best ten of the most recent twenty differentials are used to figure your index, it is also important to watch and see what scores have gone out of your most recent twenty . The system, by design, is slow to react because it reflects your potential ability, not your day-to-day changes . Any questions you may have should be directed to a member of the Handicap Committee or the Pro Shop . Handicap Committee Photo - J. Carroll Photo - J. Carroll First Flight: Lila Price, Third; Dee Catharine Moss, Merlene Miller, Dee Dorman, Second; and Fran Adams, First. Dorman, Ruth Robinson
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People In last month’s issue Dick Carroll’s came from Ohio, Indiana, Colorado, New Mexico and Kansas, as well as from SEPTEMBER 9 – long delayed letter alerted the property Texas. Nine dogs earned their titles - 5 Water Rescue dogs and 4 Water dogs. OCTOBER 14, 2003 owners to the inevitability of an Everyone raved about the site and our great facilities. Forty plus people attended Vandals hit Lake Kiowa in a big additional CIP . He contends that CIP’s a dinner in the Southwest Room on Saturday night. There was nothing but praise way on three consecutive weekends in are necessary because the POA does not about the service and the quality of the food . Carol and I want to thank the Board for allowing the trials here. We also thank September . Mailboxes, driveway lights set the monthly dues high enough to Security for their help at the gate, and Don Hoover for setting up the site. We thank and the golf course were targeted in what maintain the community. Mr. Jefferson amounted to 40 separate criminal acts . Anita and Debbie for arranging the dinner and for seeing that we received great might say, “these truths are self-evident.” service, and also the kitchen staff for great food . The problem is largely a homegrown one Whether it follows that CIP3 is coming Thanks to everyone who came out to watch and cheer the dogs and their efforts. as Lake Kiowa residents are suspected is the fruit of the question . We hope to get approval to hold the trials here again in September 2004 . in the great majority of the incidents . Mr. Butts’ response was a bit vague Frank and Carol Winnert To date, confessions from two of the (possibly intentionally vague), when perpetrators have been received by the he suggested that good management of Lake Kiowa CommuniQue constable, who is actively investigating resources is necessary. No argument Published monthly by the Lake Kiowa Property Owners Association all the reported cases. Tips delivered to there either . 107 Kiowa Drive South - Lake Kiowa, TX 76240 Security by property owners have been We might recall that a year or so CommuniQue Office - 107 Kiowa Drive South, (940) 665-4275 key in the investigation . All residents ago Bob Wickersham and committee Staff Editor: Carole Clausing are strongly encouraged to be vigilant conducted an exhaustive study on the and to promptly report any suspicious Assistant Editor: Linda Teagarden finances of the community, where we Copy Editor: Catharine Moss activity . are, where we need to go, and different Advertising: Donna Daniel Patrol officers monitoring traffic means of getting there . Inasmuch as Graphic Artist: Ila Cousino performed 15 stops and wrote seven little has changed since then, the road is Calendar: Betty Gaertner Memorials: Mary Jean Copeland citations for speeding . A citation marked for us . Deadlines for reckless driving was issued after Christy McKenzie Security patrol responded to the report Advertising Copy - 13th of Preceding Month Market Place Advertising Copy - 18th of Preceding Month of an auto accident on the dam. Three Phone: (940) 665-4275, Fax: (940) 665-4275 other auto accidents were investigated Email: communique@kiowaonline .net and response was also indicated for SECURITY Editorial Copy - 15th of Preceding Month - May be mailed or dropped at the LKPOA four motorists’ assists, one emergency LOST AND FOUND office, the Lodge office, or emailed to: communique@kiowaonline .net message, five welfare checks and nine Paid subscriptions to the Lake Kiowa CommuniQue will be mailed First Class upon Men’s Sunglasses request - $10 annually plus $1 .50 per month for postage reported underage golf cart operators . Motorized e-scooter Advertisers and “Letters To the Editor” do not necessarily reflect views of Animal control officers chased 19 10-Gallon Shop Vac the L.K.P.O.A. and endorsement is not intended. stray dogs and one cat and trapped Etnies Scooter 24 varmint species. Two dogs were Silver Rally Hubcap The policy and purpose of this publication is to inform all residents of events and transported to the shelter in Gainesville Target Arrow activities within our community, to report on actions and decisions made by our after being held for the required three Green Hoosier Boat Trailer Lake Kiowa Property Owners Association Board of Directors, and publish the results days. Three unlocked doors were noted, of those decisions. Information is important for everyone to know that problems are Key On Carabiner two illegal signs were removed, and two being worked on and remedies are being sought. disturbing the peace calls were checked . White & Blue Flat-Bottomed The following items will be accepted for publication: Events and information Boat - TX-3316-HJ about Kiowa organizations that are open to all residents; Events in our surrounding Two prowler, four suspicious person communities when Kiowa residents may be involved in them; Items of a personal and one unauthorized solicitor calls Chrysler Key On Golf nature that reflect on the generous character of our residents or a milestone in their were received and reports were taken on Bag Key Ring life. two thefts and two trespassers . Letters to the Editor should be less than 350 words in length will be accepted if E-Z-Go Golf Cart Key on Security personnel responded to two it presents a thoughtful and constructive view to an issue that may be controversial Boat Key Ring within our community. It may be reviewed and verified for factual accuracy by the 9-1-1 hang-ups and cleared the East appropriate authority. The factual clarification will be published along with the letter. Beach after curfew on one occasion. E-Z-Go Golf Cart Key on The letter should be typed or in legible handwriting, signed by a verifiable resident, Eleven Lake Kiowa Fire Department Doug’s Corner Key Ring and will be published unedited with misspellings indicated when necessary. If runs were monitored from the handwriting cannot be easily read, it cannot be used. The CommuniQue will not be Guardhouse . Gary Davidson responsible for misreading a handwritten word. A letter may be refused publication Chief of Security if space is limited. If several letters are received expressing the same view, one may Gary Davidson be chosen for publication. Letters containing personal attacks, self-promotion, or Chief of Security advertising will not be published. Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the view of this newspaper or its advertisers.
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LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. INTERNAL CONTROL MEMO FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003
CURRENT YEAR AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS DISPOSITION- FINDING #1- No discrepancies were noted in the current year’s audit. A subsidiary ledger was created to track employee insurance deductions, but has RECOMMENDATION- not been reconciled to the general ledger . Consider apportioning funds to different financial institutions in order to ensure RECOMMENDATION- coverage under the FDIC. The subsidiary ledger created to track employee insurance deductions should be DISPOSITION- reconciled to the general ledger and all differences should be resolved . During the fiscal years of 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 the maximum FDIC FINDING #2- insurance level was exceeded 216, 351, 346, 365, and 304 days respectively . In our testing of employee records not all vacation time was accompanied by a However, this situation is mitigated by FDIC regulations that allow accounts to be leave request . However, personnel policies do not require that a leave request be offset by Association loans outstanding . submitted in order to take leave time . RECOMMENDATION- RECOMMENDATION- Ensure that employee withholding agrees with the current W-4 forms on file . The board should clarify in the personnel policies that leave requests should be DISPOSITION- submitted and approved prior to an employee taking leave or that leave requests are No discrepancies were noted in the current year’s audit. not required . PRIOR YEAR AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATION- Consider establishing a procedure in which the lodge’s daily printout of credit card sales is reconciled with the deposits appearing on the bank statement . DISPOSITION- PECANS...... PECANS...... PECANS Procedures have been put in place to ensure that credit card sales are recorded in the general ledger and reconciled with the deposits appearing on the bank Now taking orders for pecans! statement . This year's crop! RECOMMENDATION- We do custom cracking and shelling. Budget the CIP expenditures on an annual basis, in detail, in order to facilitate a more meaningful comparison with the actual audited expenditures contained in the County Road 123 1.6 miles North of Hwy. 82 annual audit report Call 668-6792
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Warm and cozy home nestled in the trees. Charming updated Tudor home on This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is waterfront. Light and airy this 4-bedroom, on a double lot with no other homes beside 3-bath, 2-car garage property is unique or behind which makes it especially quiet and one of a kind. Fabulous view, see for and private. Move in condition. youself. 400 West Navajo Trail. Lot 1009 & 1110. 1106 Kiowa Drive East, Lot 1428. BROWN McCRORY GOLF SHOP $135,000 $249,500 940.668.7394 26 CommuniQue November 2003 2003-2004 MANAGER’S REPORT LKPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST CIP I & CIP II (REVISED 10-20-03) President In August 2003 I began a review of the accounting of the CIP program Jack Thies E-mail: jthies@ntin .net and the following information is provided as a summary of the current 405 Navajo Tr. W. Home: 940/668/7297 status of the program . Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240 Fax: 940/668/7345 1. Cart Barn Completed 2 . Pro Shop Completed Vice President 3. Maintenance Barn/Offices Completed Bob Hughes E-mail: rhughes@cooke .net 5 . Rest Rooms Completed 1313 Kiowa Dr. E. Home: 940/668-2578 6 . Secondary Roads Completed Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240 Fax: 7. Bridges Completed Secretary 8. Docks & Walls Completed Joan Carroll E-mail: rgcjmc@att .net 9. Basins & Traps Completed 526 Kiowa Dr. E. Home: 940/665-3037 10 . East Gate $32,065 .00 Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240 Fax: 11 . Silt Removal $111,395 .00 Loan Balance – 9/03 $822,427.89 Treasurer Projected Loan Payout $853,629 .03 David Spangler E-mail: julave@kiowaonline .net Projected Income $1,030,080 .00 146 Blackfoot Tr. N. Home: 940/665-7392 Projected Completion Cost $997,089 .00 Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240 Fax:
The final payment of the program will be in May 2005. Asst . Secretary Charles Huddleston E-mail: charles@kiowaonline .net The East Gate should be completed within the Budget Year of 2003/04 121 Hogan Dr Home: 940/668/2323 and silt removal will continue until the funds are depleted . Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240 Fax: 940/668/1717 Lloyd W. Butts Mobil: 940/727/8379 Manager Asst. Treasurer Richard Walker E-mail: rpwalker@kiowaonline .net 1207 Kiowa Dr. E. Home: 940/612/3779 Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240 Fax: 940/612/4875 Mobil: 214/773/7080
Bob Bergbower E-mail: bbergbower@nortexinfo .net 527 Kiowa Dr. W. Home: 940/668-7758 Lake Kiowa, Tx 76240 Fax: 940/668-4019
John Davis E-mail: 104 Apache Cove Home: 940/665-5353 Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240 Fax:
Interim Manager E-mail: lwbutts@yahoo .com Lloyd Butts Office: 940/665-1055 204 Kiowa Drive W. Home: 940/665-6715 Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240 Fax: 940/665-7667 COMMITTEE LIST 2003/2004 REVISED 9-3-03 November 2003 CommuniQue 27
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL GOLF COMMITTEE LODGE & TAVERN PARKS AND LAKE COMMITTEE Chuck Essex – Chair, June Cloud, COMMITTEE COMMITTEE Bob Hughes - Chair, Jane Moberly, Mabel Sample, Janet Perpich, Roger Charles Huddleston – Chair, Bob George Davis – Chair, Ken James Robison,Walt Beherns, Bill Pierce, Tom Fluker, Bill Thomas, Al Bergbower - Co-Chair, Jim Dolan, Hutchinson, Bob Kalina, Barb White, Brent Reed, Randy Howell, Arronte (MGA), Larry Reese (MGA), Evelyn Szatkowski, David Priore, Bob Lovegreen, Jerry Slater, Frank Winnert, Mike Rickwa (ex officio) Miriam Beebe (WGA), Brown McCrory McDaniel, Jayne Sweet, Lori Abbott, Rosaleigh Wood, Bob Wickersham, COMMUNICATIONS (ex officio), David Long (ex officio) Lou VanderMolen, Joe Brockette, Terry Bob Bingham, Mahaley Davis, Stella COMMITTEE ELECTION COMMITTEE Westcoat, David Byrne, Howard Martin, DiPasqua Carole Clausing – Chair, Linda Pat Jessee - Chair, Dave Spangler, Pat Peale, Allen Smith, Frank O’Dell, RULES ENFORCEMENT Teagarden, Donna Daniel, Bill Burhans, Joanne Dorsch, Jerry McCarter, Russell Harold Deem, Laverta Burhans, Noble COMMITTEE Catherine Moss, Jerry Parr, Joan Rollins, Jack Lane, Clara Lemming, Moss, Rocky Campbell (ex officio) Harvey Pippen – Chair, Brent Reed, Carroll JoAnne Prestage, Jayne Sweet, Bill LONG RANGE COMMITTEE Jan Hein, Phyllis Gardner, Barbara COVENANT, BYLAW, AND Moss, Mary Benninger, Inez Freeman, Rick Walker – Chair, Pat Jessee, Roeder, Virgil Musick, Tony Morris, RULES COMMITTEE Margie Nash Gwen Potz-Nielsen, Randy Howell, Lou VanderMolen, Karen VanderMolen David Spangler – Chair, Linda LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Carol Hutchinson, and Charles Justin WELCOME COMMITTEE Hirneise, Don Howeth, Bob Kalina, Pat Peale – Chair, Bob Wickersham, McMurry . Mary Gill – Chair, Ann Butler, Dori Craig Lamkin, Jack Lane, Tony Morris, Sid Waghorne, Jerry Parr, Bob Manner NOMINATING COMMITTEE Gehr, Betty Becker Herman Plott, Steve Potz-Nielsen, Jim Sherman – Chair, Ellen Tackett, Molly Worthen, Harvey Pippen, Clara Lemming, Peggy Padgham, Noble Moss
LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION MINUTES
LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION PRE-BOARD MEETING PUBLIC HEARING ON STORM WARNING SYSTEM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 BOARD ROOM LODGE ASSEMBLY ROOM AGENDA AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Michael Cook called the meeting to order at 6 PM absent Stella DiPasqua. Michael Cook called the hearing to order at 7 PM for the express purpose of OLD BUSINESS hearing comments from members on the proposed storm warning system . Michael None. prefaced the start of comments with an overhead projection of the two proposed NEW BUSINESS sites, and explained that KESO was funding the installation on one unit, but a Received information that the septic system being placed at Little Fox Pond is not second unit would be needed to cover all the community . in compliance with Texas regulations relative distance from the pond, and it may COMMENTS require a waiver with Cooke County . Prior to signing such waiver an alternative site Richard Davis – lot 1360 – Opened remarks explaining that he was spokesman north of the building will be tested for feasibility . for a group that signed a petition stating: Prepared new signature cards for the bank to meet the requirements of a resolution “We, the undersigned neighbors and LKPOA members, are opposed to installing to be approved in the open meeting . a storm-warning siren anywhere close to the intersection of Kiowa Drive East and Approved by unanimous consent setting the fall clean-up dates of November 2-9, Hogan Drive or Hogan Drive itself. We suggest instead any of the water towers, 2003 . the roof of the Club House, maintenance barn, or the golf course as preferred and Received as information a report from Lloyd Butts on the status of projects less aesthetically offensive locations to the neighborhood.” Lot owners signing the remaining under CIP I, and CIP II, which are the east gate and dredging projects . petition were 1360, 1361, 1383, 1384, 1371, 1399, 1374, 1435, 1349, 1350, 1375, Sufficient funds will be available to start portions of this fiscal year CARF projects 1379, 1352, 1356, 1380, 1366, 1346, 1344, 1345,1368, 1362, 1359, 1353, 1353, in October . 1377, 1354, 1388, 1408, 1369, 1431, 1433, 1394, 1407, 1405, 1387, 1483, 1438 ADJOURN and 1123 . Motion to adjourn at 6:55 PM was made by Joan Carroll with second by Jack Following the comments of Mr. Davis several people rose to query on the need Thies and all in favor. and effectiveness of warning systems, maintenance costs and noise levels . Responding to these questions were several people expressing desire for a warning system, and specific answers from KESO on maintenance of battery replacement LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY second by Joan Carroll, and all in favor every 3-4 years and sound levels of 128 decibels, which can be affected by wind . OWNERS ASSOCIATION except abstention by Jack Thies. ADJOURN OPEN BOARD MEETING TREASURER’S REPORT The hearing was called to an end at 7:35 PM. MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 15, Lloyd Butts presented the August 2003 results noting that revenue shortfall of LODGE ASSEMBLY ROOM $18,000 on maintenance fees is a result time to time speak about an area of Upcoming events include a wine pairing AGENDA of waiting for budget approval process concern . He went on to explain his on October 28, and karaoke nights . CALL TO ORDER and it will be made up going forward . concern about cash flow as the approved Gary Davidson reported that Security Mike Cook called the meeting to Lodge revenue continues to be ahead budget is somewhat limited and lodge experienced a down turn in activities due order at 7:35 PM with the Pledge of of plan by $6,000 for the month and receipts are received up to 60 days in to the wet Labor Day Weekend. Traffic Allegiance . All board members were $10,000 year to date. Negative expense arrears due to the billing sequence and control efforts resulted in 16 stops and present except Stella DiPasqua. items include $28,000 related to the timing . He encouraged increased use 5 citations for speeding and reckless INTRODUCTION OF NEW separation settlement with our former of the food and beverage service at the driving . In response to a member query MEMBERS Community Manager and $15,000 for Lodge, and more direct draft payment of on street sign theft, Gary pointed out Mary Gill introduced new members golf course chemical applications . maintenance fees . that all members should report any Jose Barleta, Howard and Marilyn MANAGER AND DEPARTMENT Rocky Campbell reported that Lodge vandalism or mischief . Animal control Hurlburt, and Justin McMurray HEAD REPORTS revenues for August were ahead of responded to 20 stray dog, and 22 e minutes of the Board meeting of Lloyd Butts commented that instead of budget in partial credit to steak night and varmint calls . September 3, 2003 were approved based presenting a formal report that mirrored karaoke . Expenses were up slightly due See LKPOA Minutes continued on page 28 on motion by Bob Bergbower with the Department Heads, he would from to annual renewal of our liquor license . 28 CommuniQue November 2003 ADVERTISERS IN THIS ISSUE
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Insert Cooke County Electric Co-op ...... 6 Heffley’s Hearth & Home ...... 21 Newland Furniture ...... 18 Williams Construction ...... 4 LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION MINUTES LKPOA Minutes continued from page 27 passed with yes votes by Cook, entered executive session at 9 PM . proposal passed with all in favor . Carroll, Bergbower, Hughes, Walker, On motion by Bob Bergbower with Proposal by Dave Spangler to add Don Hoover reported that Public Spangler and Thies, and a no vote by second by Bob Hughes the board exited Ronny Young to the Search Committee Works is behind on mowing due to Huddleston . executive session at 9:35 PM . was made by unanimous consent . recent unexpected, but welcome, Motion by Bob Bergbower to install CONTINUED BUSINESS ADJOURN wet weather . Road sealing has been a stop sign at the intersection of Colt Motion by Bob Bergbower with Bob Bergbower made a motion to completed for the season except for Drive and Iroquois for the purpose of second by Dave Spangler to authorize adjourn at 9:45 PM with second by several large cracks that will need slowing traffic going to the east gate Michael Cook to enter a contract Charles Huddleston and all in favor . cement slurry application. Don also received a second by Jack Thies and all with Lloyd Butts consistent with draft reported that dredging is on hold while were in favor . we wait for impellor parts. Fall clean up A motion by Charles Huddleston will be November 2-9 and in response to to not place any storm-warning siren a member question it was confirmed we pending additional study died for lack will not have hazardous waste disposal of a second . available due to cost constraints . Dave Spangler moved that KESO David Long reported the rough will proceed with installation of a storm MINUTES OF THE ratify the Budget Billing Agreement be mowed now that the Men’s Club warning system at 112/114 Hogan as BOARD MEETING between the Kiowa Homeowners Water Championship has been completed . a pole currently in use at that location KIOWA HOMEOWNERS WATER Supply Corporation and the Lake Kiowa Effective October 1, 2003 hole #9 will could be replaced resulting in minimal SUPPLY CORPORATION Property Owners Association effective be open to golf carts and we will need aesthetic impact, with second by Jack WEDNESDAY, September of 2003, and to authorize to scatter carts over the mounds to avoid Thies. Motion passed with yes votes SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 President Gill to sign said agreement . making a trail near the green . Starting from Bergbower, Carroll, Hughes, INVOCATION: President Ike Gill James Robison seconded the motion; it October 6, 2003 the greens will be deep Walker, Spangler and Thies, and no vote opened with a word of prayer . passed unanimously . tined and heavily sanded . by Huddleston . CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS held at the Kiowa Homeowners Water ACTION – RESIDENTIAL METER Bob Bergbower moved that any A report from Lloyd Butts covering Supply Corporation office and called to CHARGE: The committee appointed outsourcing consideration for the possible installation of a fueling station order at 9:00 a .m . by President Ike Gill . to study and present a proposal for primary functions of security, food on the lake for watercraft cited large ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: next year’s water rate met on August and beverage, golf, and equipment cost and liability issues and no board A quorum was established with all 27, 2003 . After careful study and maintenance must follow procedures action was taken . members present . discussion by the board, Steve Wood for Request for Proposal (RFP). The A proposal from Lake & Parks to fund WELCOME TO BOARD MEMBERS made a motion for a residential rate RFP must be prepared by the Board placement of a strobe light on the buoy AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS adjustment increase of $1 .30 per month . and clearly stipulate the functions, access at the spie was accepted based on AND GUESTS: There were no visitors This will set the residential meter charge duties and responsibilities, time lines, motion by Rick Walker with second by or guest present, and therefore, no at $18.75. Harold Deem seconded the hours of coverage and all special Bob Hughes and all in favor. public comments . motion which passed unanimously . circumstances being considered for Resolution 2003-2 authorizing the APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 13, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE outsourcing . Renewal options should President, Vice President, Treasurer, 2003 MEETING MINUTES: Steve ACTION, 2003 – 2004 BUDGET: also be included, and the RFP should Assistant Treasurer and Community Wood made a motion, seconded by After considerable discussion, the cover a multi-year term of at least Dick Carroll, to accept the minutes as Manager to sign and/or countersign Kiowa Homeowners Water Supply three years, include non-compliance presented. The motion carried. all checks, drafts, notes, or orders for Corporation 2003 – 2004 Proposed penalty and performance criteria. The MANAGER’S REPORT: In the payment of money of the Association Budget was approved as submitted with RFP must be submitted to at least three absence of Manager Young, President passed on motion by Bob Bergbower a 2 .58% increase over the previous year . qualified vendors previously approved Gill presented the report . One tap was James Robison made the motion for with second from Bob Hughes and all by the Board, and the winning vendor installed at Lot 1047 – William Howard . approval, seconded by Steve Wood . It in favor . must be willing to post a performance A total of 13-1/2 hours of overtime was passed unanimously . Motion by Dave Spangler with second bond that would be forfeited in the event reported for Robert and 7-1/2 hours DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEMS by Bob Hughes to number resolutions of failure to perform during the contract for Jason. It was also noted that Jason TO BE INCLUDED ON THE NEXT by year and sequential number (YYYY- period . Such performance bond would Blanton is no longer an employee. MEETING’S AGENDA: 000) passed with all in favor . be of sufficient value to cover re- DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL 1. Discussion and method of QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS implementation costs of the outsourcing OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND collecting delinquent accounts . FROM MEMBERS function . With the exception of short AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS: 2 . Asset expenditures . Mike Merolla – 497 – Reported for term projects such as garbage collection President Gill reviewed the monthly 3 . Water cost comparison with Angler and Conservation Club on the or golf pro services, all outsourcing statement for the Board. Harold Deem other corporations . kids fishing day at Little Fox Pond decisions must be ratified under the moved to accept the statement as 4. Review of Reserve Funds September 20, 12 PM to 3 PM . same procedure as stipulated for bylaw presented and to pay the monthly bills . – Interest Paid; Interest Received . Bill White – 1634 – Supported RFP change . Renewal of outsourcing must Dick Carroll seconded the motion. It ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING: for major outsourcing . follow the same RFP procedure except was passed unanimously . Peggy Padgham made a motion to RECESS they will not require ratification by the COMMITTEE REPORTS: On adjourn at 11:10 a .m . It was seconded Bob Bergbower moved for recess at 8: community. The motion received a August 27, 2003, the appointed by Dick Carroll and approved by all. 50 PM with second by Bob Hughes and second from Bob Hughes. Following committee met with members of the The next regular meeting will be all in favor . discussion which included a straw LKPOA, the General Manager and the October 8, 2003 . EXECUTIVE SESSION vote of members present supporting Golf Course Supervisor to present a Respectively submitted, On motion by Rick Walker with the ratification process, the motion Proposed Budget Billing Agreement. Peggy H . Padgham, Secretary second by Dave Spangler the board Peggy Padgham made a motion to November 2003 CommuniQue 29 The Market Place Buy / Sell / Trade / Barter / Service Call Donna at 940-612-0211 E-mail [email protected] or [email protected] FAX 940-665-4275
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Heavily treed lot Ash Roll-Top ACREAGE FOR SALE on #6 fairway with Computer Desk. 1) 377 acres of Rolling Hills & Beautiful great view of lake. Trees. 4 miles from Lake Kiowa on All wood - beautiful 940-668-1273 CR 219 - $3,000 per acre 2) 58 acres with cute 3/1 Farm House & condition. Paid $1,800. Big Shop. Beautiful land with pastures, Asking $700. trees, fencing, cross fencing, loafing shed, & FOR SALE BY OWNER several tanks. Only 2 miles from Lake Kiowa’s Will deliver and set up. 307 Kiowa Drive East entrance just off Hwy 902. - $275,000 Large heavily wooded corner lot. 3) 212 acres in Dexter. Great hunting. 817-379-5358 972-743-2072 or Approx. 20 acre lake. See Today. 940-437-6402 after 7 $1,995 per acre 4) 138 acres in Montague Co. of beautiful hills, trees and pasture land. Lot 1775 Golf Course Lot If you enjoy wildlife and the outdoors, Will Build to Suit Fully furnished lakefront FOR SALE BY OWNER this is for you! - $275,000 William George Homes, Inc. home available for rent 1112 Kiowa Drive East 5) 40 acres in Capps Corner, Tx - $119,900 940-668-8228 LAKE & COUNTRY REALTORS Bill Koziol during the months of 2700 sq.ft. Waterfront. 940-612-2222 214-683-4834 (Cell) November-March. 3-3-2+ Golf Cart Garage, Flexible 3-5 month lease. totally remodeled, heated Lot 1767 $1,000/month incl. dues tile in master bath, multi- Lake View and Golf Course Perfect for level deck, sprinklers, View. Will Build to Suit. LOTS FOR SALE William George Homes, Inc. WINTER TEXANS! dock/boathouse w/lift. 940-668-8228 #257 HEAVILY TREED $10,900 972-618-8042 940-612-0988 Bill Koziol 214-683-4834 (Cell) #1415 COMMON ACCESS LAKE- FRONT W/TREES $119,000 Beautiful New Home HOUSE FOR LEASE Build on Waterfront - #437 #280 NICE LOT $4,000 for Rent 107 Nowetta Place Breathtaking Balcony View Last of the best lots #286 CLOSE TO GATE $2,500 West side home with water of Lake Kiowa on the Lake! Great view, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, large Overlooks Holes #10 & #3 location, great views, #585/86 DOUBLE $20K 409 Navajo Trail (Lot #1013) den and screened-in porch. 3-bedroom, 3 1/2 baths, great amenities, 1 car garage. Furnished or #894 GOOD BLDG. SITE $10,000 2376 sq. ft. Available in great price - $169,500. unfurnished. $1050 October. $1,400.00 per mth, LAKE & COUNTRY REALTORS Call Sheri Raney, Century 21 includes dues Call (940) 668-0814 or 940-612-2222 Call 806-777-4772 or 940-727-1557 806-698-1370 E-mail [email protected] 30 CommuniQue November 2003 The Market Place Buy / Sell / Trade / Barter / Service Call Donna at 940-612-0211 E-mail [email protected] or [email protected] FAX 940-665-4275
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REAL ESTATE HOLLIDAY’S Thinking of selling in the near HAULING & DELIVERY RELIABLE REMODELING KIOWA ONLINE “I can do it all -- no job is too small.” future? Call me to get unique SERVICE ideas on marketing, financing, & Free Basic For Your Hauling appeal. Utilize my experience & Serving Lake Kiowa & Delivery Needs MLS to get top $ for your home. Installation. since 1980. Call Craig @ FREE CMA! John Carpenter DON SCHNEIDER, Broker/Owner $99.00 Value (903) 429-8804 Lake & Country Realtors 940-612-0800 18’ Trailer with (817) 504-1565 cell 940-612-2222 or 940-668-7363 4’ Sides, 82” Wide November 2003 CommuniQue 31
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Calendar - Betty Gaertner 665-7756 Lodge Hours NOVEMBER LODGE SPECIALS 1 CommuniQue Office 665-4275 Sunday - 11-3 SUNDAYS: Country Buffet - $6.99 Front Gate 665-3221 Monday - Closed WEDNESDAYS: Chicken Fried Steak (2nd dinner 50% off) Kiowa Homeowners Water Supply 668-8391 Tuesday - Closed Kids Eat Free Lodge & Tavern 665-3741 Wednesday - 11-8:00 THURSDAYS: Pizza & Wings Buffet - $6.99 Ladies Tennis- 9 AM FRIDAYS: Oysters on Half Shell - $6.99 dz. Karaoke Night - 7 pm Memorial - Mary Jean Copeland 665-7775 Thursday - 11-8:00 @ 19th Hole POA Office 665-1055 Friday - 11-9:00 SATURDAYS: Oysters on Half Shell - $6.99 dz. Steak Night (2nd dinner 25% off) Pro Shop 668-7394 Saturday - 11-9:00 Oysters on Half Shell Steak Night Lodge Dining 11-9:00 3 Golf Course 4 7 8 2 Closed 5 6 Chapel Choir - 8 am @ Exercise - 8 am @ MGA Lunch & Golf - 12 Lodge WGA Scramble & Lunch Exercise - 8 am Chapel - 8-8:30 am @ Lodge Noon @ Lodge Lodge Tennis - Mixed - 8 am Meeting - 8 am @ Pro @ Lodge Shop for 8:30 Tee off Line Dancing - 9 am @ Arts & Crafts - 10 am @ KESO - 10 am @ Lodge Ladies Tennis- 9 AM Lodge Lodge Tennis-Men - 9 am Beginning Line Dancing - KWC Scrapbooking - 9 10:30 am @ Lodge Kiwanis Dinner - 6:30 @ Kiowa Ones - 6 pm @ Duplicate Bridge - 12:30 a.m. @ Lodge Lodge pm @ Lodge Kiowa Cafe Bingo - 7-9 pm @ Lodge Country Buffet 11-2 LKPOA Board Workshop Chicken Fried Steak Oysters on Half Shell Oysters on Half Shell - 6 p.m. @ Lodge Kids Eat Free Pizza & Wing Buffet 5-8 Steak Night Lodge Dining 11-3 Lodge Dining Closed Lodge Dining 11-9:00 Lodge Dining Closed Lodge Dining 11-8 Lodge Dining 11-8 Lodge Dining 11-9:00 Ladies Tennis- 9 9 10 Golf Course 11 12 13 14 15 AM Closed WGA Golf - 8 am @ Pro Chapel Choir - 8 am @ Exercise - 8 am @ Outpost Sale - 8 am - 1 Chapel - 8-8:30 am @ Shop for 8:30 Exercise - 8 am @ Lodge pm @ Mini Warehouses Lodge Lodge Lodge Tee off Outpost Workday Tennis - Mixed - 8 am Kiowa Woman’s Club - West of Gate Country Buffet 11-2 Line Dancing - 9 am @ Garden Club - 10 am @ Tennis-Men - 9 am 10:30 @ Lodge MGA Mini-Member Lodge Lodge Bingo - 7-9 pm @ Lodge Computer Club - 7 pm @ Guest Tournament Lodge Beginning Line Dancing - LK Anglers & 10:30 am @ Lodge Conservation - 7 pm @ LKVFDA - 7 pm @ Karaoke Night - 7 pm Veteren's Day Lodge Duplicate Bridge - 12:30 Fire Department @ 19th Hole pm @ Lodge Chicken Fried Steak Oysters on Half Shell Oysters on Half Shell Kids Eat Free Pizza & Wing Buffet 5-8 Steak Night Lodge Dining 11-3 Lodge Dining Closed Lodge Dining 11-9:00 Lodge Dining Closed Lodge Dining 11-8 Lodge Dining 11-8 Lodge Dining 11-9:00 Golf Course 16 17 Closed 18 19 20 21 22
Chapel Choir - 8 am @ Exercise - 8 am @ WGA Golf - 8 am @ Pro Exercise - 8 am @ Ladies Tennis- 9 AM Chapel - 8-8:30 am @ Lodge Shop for 8:30 Tee off Lodge Lodge Tennis - Mixed - 8 am Lodge Exercise - 8 am Friends of Lodge Dinner Line Dancing - 9 am, Tennis-Men - 9 am @ Lodge Meeting - 6 p.m. @ Lodge Country Buffet 11-2 Beginning Line Dancing - Gourmet 10:30 am @ Lodge LKVFDA Bake Sale - 8-11 MGA Mini-Member Bird & Nature - 11 a.m. @ Bingo - 7-9 pm @ Lodge Kiwanis Dinner - 6:30 Couples Bridge - 6:30 pm a.m. @ First State Bank Guest Tournament Lodge @ Lodge Duplicate Bridge - 12:30 pm @ Lodge @ Lodge Chicken Fried Steak Oysters on Half Shell POA Open Board Meeting - 7 Kids Eat Free Steak Night pm @ Lodge Pizza & Wing Buffet 5-8 Oysters on Half Shell Lodge Dining 11-9:00 Lodge Dining 11-3 Lodge Dining Closed Lodge Dining Closed Lodge Dining 11-8 Lodge Dining 11-8 Lodge Dining 11-9:00 Chapel - 8-8:30 26 23 am @ Lodge 24 Golf Course 25 27 28 29 Closed Country Buffet 11-2 Chapel Choir - 8 am @ Exercise - 8 am @ WGA Golf - 8 am @ Pro Pizza Special Lodge Christmas Lighting Lodge Shop for 8:30 Tee off THANKSGIVING Lodge Dining 11-3 Tennis - Mixed - 8 am Ceremony - 6 p.m. @ Tennis-Men - 9 am Line Dancing - 9 am @ Bible Study - 10 a.m. - DAY Front Gate Lodge Chapel - 8-8:30 1226 Kiowa W. BUFFET 30 am @ Lodge Beginning Line Dancing Bingo - 7-9 pm @ Lodge - 10:30 am @ Lodge 11-2 Country Buffet 11-2 Duplicate Bridge - 12:30 Chicken Fried Steak Oysters on Half Shell pm @ Lodge (MAKE RESERVATIONS) Oysters on Half Shell Kids Eat Free Steak Night Lodge Dining 11-8 Lodge Dining 11-9:00 Lodge Dining 11-9:00 Lodge Dining 11-3 Lodge Dining Closed Lodge Dining Closed
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837 kiowA DRIVE EAST - NEW CONSTRUCTION! Sensational 826 Kiowa drive west- Golf course home on #18 near lodge . Open 125 bowie- Great house on a nice large lot . Cozy home with two living drive up appeal . 3 car garage with side entry . Corner fireplaces in living and floor plan w/2 living areas. Vaulted ceilings in living/dining rooms plus upstairs den and bedroom . Patio plus deck on second floor overlooking golf course . Large areas and rear screened-in porch . 10 ft . ceilings, fireplace, split bedrooms master. 2 hydrotubs. Unique custom 8 ft. entry door. Full landscape with and more . See today! sprinklers . Only a short walk to the boat landing . $240,000 fenced back yard including automatic sprinkler system $144,900 $117,000 Maximum Exposure + Maximum Results
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606 KIOWA DRIVE WEST- Nice clean house in private community 212 COLT DRIVE EAST- 1 .8 Acres in this triple lot . 100 mohawk - Beautiful custom home with great lake view. Wood with golf course, mature trees, fireplace in den, storage room and golf cart . Great trees! L-shaped covered front/side porch . En- floors in kitchen. Two fireplaces and nice outdoor patio. Sprinkler See today!! $79,000 closed rear sun-room . Storage building . $105,000 system with beautiful landscaping . $279,000
hAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REALTOR! SERVING PEOPLE LIKE YOU GIVES US MANY REASONS FOR THANKS. ENJOY A MEMORABLE SEASON OF Don Schneider Mike Pulec 668-7363 JOY AND THANKSGIVING. 727-1016 • National Association of Realtors • Texas Association of Realtors • Dallas Board of Realtors • **Dallas Multiple Listing Service • Cooke County Board of Realtors E-mail: [email protected] La k e & Co u n t r y R E A L T O R S Office 940-612-2222 • Fax 940-612-3333 • Toll Free 877-809-9186 CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE! www.lakekiowahomes.com
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404 COCOPA DRIVE WEST - Updated throughout. New 109 COCOPA DRIVE – Location with a view! Golf course and pond/ 129 Modoc Trail West – Awesome view of golf course siding. Can be sold furnished. Full time or part time, this is it! fountain out your back door . Warm, open and comfortable best describes from large screened porch . Great treed lot . Cozy as could be . $63,900 this home . Wood floors, plantation shutters and stone fireplace will delight Unique floor plan with screened porch. your senses . Come see for yourself . $189,000 $99,000
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104 San Chez - Make offER! Two big living and dining areas, 320 kiowa drive east - Beautiful water front home built with 109 Blackfoot trail - perfect!! Double golf course lot on hardwood and tile floors, 30 x 25 detached garage/shop and a fenced energy efficiency in mind, including geothermal heating/cooling . much desired Blackfoot peninsula. COMPLETELY REMODELED, double lot. Updated paint, roof, A/C and appliances. $120,000 Screened porch. Beautiful landcaping with sprinkler system. Great large bonus room, screened porch, covered parking for all the toys . boat dock . $385,000 Fully sprinklered and much, much, more. $195,000
114 KIOWA DRIVE SOUTH- Lakefront extraordinaire! Must see to 1102 KIOWA DRIVE EAST - Common Access, double treed lot! 133 blackfoot - Great waterfront location full of trees with rustic appreciate all the special touches and high quality that went into this recently Huge open great room with stone fireplace. Updating includes: floor elegance in this like new custom . High ceilings, unique baths, stone built custom home. Top of the line Hot Tub on one of the three huge patios, (wood in living/dining, tile in kitchen, baths & two bedrooms) paint, fireplace, huge porches, great kitchen and even a garage to dream about, stone fireplace, plantation shutters throughout, secret storm shelter/storage . appliances, silestone counter tops and wait till you see the new master and more! It’s all here! $335,000 $549,000 bath with heated hydrotub! $149,000