PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 34 LAKE KIOWA GAINESVILLE, TEXAS 76240 OMMUNI UE Lake KiowaC on the web: www.lakekiowatx.com Q Vol. 27 - No. 6 Official Publication of Lake Kiowa Property Owners Association June 2005 LK JUNIOR/FAMILY TOURNAMENT WEST TROUNCES EAST AGAIN!!! Winning Captain, John Schneider (and wife Donna), beams as West again triumphs over the “East.” The East-West event began Friday evening, May 20, with a pot luck dinner A Lake Kiowa Junior/Family golf thanks go to tournament sponsors and pep rally at the Pavilion when Photos: M. Worthen tournament was held on Sunday, Marion Hoeflein and Noble Moss of team pairings were announced. A Mike Merolla, losing captain, and April 24. Twenty-four junior golfers Lake Kiowa Realty who donated goodie barbecue followed the first day of play Brown McCrory, pro from the East participated along with 14 adult family bags and door prizes and to Tom Thumb on Saturday evening when scores were Team, emerge from their dunking still smiling. members. Teams were formed and for a donated brisket. posted. Sixty teams played Saturday played a 9-hole scramble and the juniors Contact Beverly Berryman at 665- in a Four-Ball Match Play with West losers. Brown did a belly buster dive off participated in a putting and chipping 1496 or Dee Dorman at 668-0452 for leading 22 1/2 to 7 1/2. one boat dock while Mike Merolla did contest. The winning team consisted of information on future Lake Kiowa Jr. The format was Match Play on Sunday a swan dive off another. As the weather Patrick Nolan, Aaron Jacoby, Zach Fox, Golf activities. Watch for signs in the with 60 matches played. When scores was extremely hot for the tournament, Sean Nolan, and Tom Nolan. The group Pro Shop of an upcoming organizational were posted at the end of the day, West going into the lake was more of a relief had a BBQ/pot luck dinner following meeting for the Lake Kiowa Junior Golf had won again with 66 points while East than the loser’s tradition. A hamburger, play. Everyone had a great day! Special Association. had only 24, the largest margin ever. hot dog cookout at the Pavilion topped Dee Dorman When the results came in so did the off a great weekend. NATIONAL FISHING AND BOATING WEEK ROAD UPDATE JUNE 4-12 The POA staff is working to correct the problem we are experiencing with The Third Annual National Fishing and Boating Week will be the week of June tar and oil rising to the surface of the road in certain areas during warm 4-12. Fishing and boating is a great way to connect with your family, and National weather. There are several circumstances that can cause this effect with a Boating and Fishing Week promotes these activities by helping people discover just chip and seal road product. We are in the process of determining the root how much fun fishing and boating can be when you do it together. The Anglers and cause of this so that we may begin corrective measures as soon as possible. We Conservation Club encourages you to learn more about this week that celebrates appreciate your patience as we work to solve this problem. the great pastimes of recreational boating and fishing. You can learn more about Scott Campbell, Community Manager National Boating and Fishing Week at www.takemefishing.org. HONORARY ANGLER BOARD NOTES - MAY Things are pretty quiet around here salads and sides for daytime hours and these days. The summer season is an evening menu with many excellent upon us and the LKACC Fish Fry on choices for everybody including diet- Saturday, May 28 will get us off to a watchers. We’re talking lower prices, good beginning. By all reports this event somewhat smaller portions, no more has always been fun and the food good. shared plate charge, and many new June 19 Our LKACC has done such wonderful items. I’m getting hungry just thinking things for our lake and surrounding area about it! INSIDE THIS ISSUE that we need to support them in their New hours: Tuesday and Advertiser Index . 28 fund-raising efforts. Sunday - 11 a.m. until 5:30 pm; Events and Information . 1-3 Our financial position remains Wednesday and Thursday - Calendar . 31 excellent! Those of you at the Open 11 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Board Meeting on May 16 heard about Saturday - 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Editor. 24 higher than budgeted revenues, lower I’ve noticed MGA volunteers busy Fishing Limits . 23 than budgeted expenses, and a great working on the golf course. This group Golf . 18-22 cash position. Speaking of Open Board saves us all money by taking on repair Inspirational. 7 Meetings, these meetings have been and improvement projects around Kiowa Kares . 4-5 lasting only about 30 minutes or so. our course. Thank you, MGA. Also Kiowa Kids . 1, 10, 11, 15, 16 Peyton Williams, age 9, lives in Why don’t you come out and sit in on providing funds for improvement is the Lake Activities . 22-23 Joshua, Texas and is the grandson of one of these meetings sometime? Next Beautification Tournament, which was held this year on April 25. Thanks to Lodge. 15 Kiowa’s Peggy Robins. He has been month the new budget will be presented as well as a presentation from the Kiowa the Freemans and Carrolls for chairing Market Place.. 28-29 fishing Kiowa waters since he was two years old. The fish shown were caught Homeowners Water Corp. regarding this event. Minutes . 27 Remember the 4th of July in Little Fox Pond this year. This is their plans for a new office. The next Security . 24 Open Board Meeting is June 20 at celebration! For all of our newcomers proof that big bass exist in Little Fox Service Orgs 7 p.m. and weekenders who may not be aware Pond. Grandmother Peggy says he loves KESO . 6 There is news from the Lodge also. of what a huge celebration this is, I hope fishing and thinks he belongs to the Kiwanis . 9 Effective Tuesday, June 8, the Lodge you can plan to be here all day Monday. Anglers Club. Peyton has been awarded Kiowans. 7 will have food service on Tuesdays and Events begin early in the day and last a cap and honorary membership. through the fireworks display Monday LKVFD . 8-9 longer hours on Sundays. Brand new Bob Bingham menus will have their debut also—a night. Woman’s Club . 12-14 smaller menu of sandwiches, soup, Kathy Reed 2 CommuniQue June 2005 June 2005 CommuniQue 3 More East-West Cup Highlights DID YOU KNOW......... .....the East Gate will be manned on the 4th from 10 am to 6 pm to alleviate heavy traffic at the front gate? Guests may be met at the east gate where passes will be issued to them. .....the Lodge will be open all weekend, including Sunday, with great menus for you and your guests? .....there will be a dance/dinner buffet Saturday evening? Call the lodge, 665-3741, for reservations. .....we will be celebrating America’s birthday on the 4th? .....all food and beverages sold on the 4th will be by tickets only at the food court (under the pavilion), 19th Hole, and Lodge dining room? Tickets go on sale at 9 am. Photo: C. Essex An added feature of this year’s East-West Cup Tournament pitted Brown McCrory .....the fireworks display begins at Dark Thirty? (I think our Golf Professional, representing the East, and Jesse Trevino, our Assistant Golf that means 30 minutes after dark or about 9 - Professional, representing the West. 9:30 pm!) .....this is a community-wide event? SO LET’S ALL CELEBRATE!! Monday, May 30th 3 — 5 Games Memorial Day for KidsAt the Pavilion Plus Fun! End of School -- Hello SummerKaraoke Dancing Celebration Photos: M. Worthen The Captains for next year’s tournament were announced. Sam “Slamming Bingo Basketball Sammy” Moore will head up the West Team. Tim “Oucho Timmy” Klement will lead the East Team. You know Timmy will be cooking something special up for Prizes ALL SCHOOL-AGE KIDS!!! next year. Some on the West think the tournament should be renamed “The West- • Bring Snacks or Share Ours East” Tournament. • Soda Pop & Ice Cream Bars Available Chuck Essex For Purchase GRAND OPENING! Gainesville’sEmerald Brand New Village Luxury Garden Homes Starting at $97,500 Lease Rates available starting at $985.00 per month. 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You problem of standing water on the beach.