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Lake Kiowa on the Web: www.lakekiowatx.com
Vol. 38 - No. 2
Valentine's Day
Feb. 14
Official Publication of Lake Kiowa Property Owners Association
February 2015
Lake Kiowa Board of Directors candidates addressing the crowd during the Kiowa Woman's Club Candidates Forum on Jan. 17.
On Saturday evening,
Jan. 17, more than 200 Lake
Kiowa residents occupied the
Lodge Assembly Room to
attend the KWC-sponsored
Candidates Forum. They
had gathered to meet the six
LKPOA Board of Directors
candidates and hear about the
candidates’ backgrounds and
their responses to submitted
questions. Elsewhere in
this issue you will find the
information the candidates
provided for the audience.
Five questions had been
LKPOA ANNUAL
BOARD MEETING
Saturday
March 14 • 7 p.m.
Lodge Assembly Room
New board members will be announced
supplied to the candidates and
each provided facts about his
background, experience, and
qualifications. In addition, La
Vonne Jucha, who emceed the
program, added two additional
questions at the last minute.
Each candidate responded
well to this surprise “test.”
During these proceedings,
four lucky residents won a
Lodge gift certificate resulting
from two drawings during the
forum. They were Bill Morris,
Jim Nehib, Tom Blackwell,
and Greg Buchanan.
The LKPOA Board of Directors
candidates' biographies are on
pages 8, 9 of this issue.
The candidates' responses to questions
from the Jan. 17 Candidates Forum
are on pages 10 - 12.
Saturday, Feb. 28
4 p.m. at the Lodge
Annual
Meeting
All Indian Creek Fire
District residents
welcome. For more
information,
call Sam Moore
(940) 736-4303
The wonderful turnout of
interested residents certainly
set a record for this type
of event. This is a clear
and positive signal that our
residents are very interested
in how our association is
being governed.
INSIDE
THIS ISSUE
Ad Cost Schedule. . . . 37
Advertiser Index. . . . . 44
Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 22
Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . 47
CISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Computer Club. . . . . . 23
Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-31
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . 38
Inspirational. . . . . . . . . 7
Kiowa Activities. . . . . . 14, 15, 23
Kiowa Kares . . . . . . . 4, 5
Lake Activities . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27
LKPOA . . . . . 1, 3, 8-12, 36-40
LKSUD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lodge. . . 2, 24, 25, 34, 35
Market Place. . . . . . 42-44
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Service Orgs
ICVFD . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 33, 41
Kiwanis. . . . . . . . . . . 22
Woman’s Club . . . . . 16 - 21
Address Label:
Please notify the LKPOA Office
(940-665-1055) of address change
107 Kiowa Drive South, Lake Kiowa TX 76240
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GAINESVILLE, TEXAS
76240
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Join us for Sunday Brunch

at the Lodge
Served from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Still serving all your favorite breakfast items!
....plus we have added:
Breakfast Taco Platter
French Toast Platter
Chicken Tenders and Pancake Platter.
Also offering for $4 per glass:
• Sparkling Wine • Mimosas
• Bloody Marys
Lodge and Friends of the Lodge
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance
Saturday, February 14
7 – 11 p.m.
Brie Stuffed Mushrooms
Tossed Green Salad w/Herb Vinaigrette
Chicken Cordon Bleu with White Wine Sauce
Potatoes Au Gratin
Fresh Asparagus Spears
DESSERT
Strawberry Tart for Two
St. Patrick's Day
Dinner/Dance
Saturday, March 21
6:30 - 11 p.m.
Member Appreciation
Party and Dance
Saturday, April 11
6 - 11 p.m.
Music by Mike Neal/Dancing/Bar
$50 per couple
$25 for singles
Includes: 1 drink ticket per person
Call Penny Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
At the Lodge for reservations
(940) 665-3741
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Upcoming Friends of the Lodge Events
Gainesville OB/GYN Welcomes Dr. Zaira Jorai-Khan
Dr. Jorai-Khan joins Dr. Amy Klein at
Gainesville OB/GYN. Dr. Jorai-Khan was born
and raised in Trinidad and Tobago and after high
school, moved with her family to a rural town in
Texas. Her love of the quiet life of a small town
is what brings her to Gainesville. She is happily
married to her husband of nine years and has
two beautiful daughters.
Dr. Jorai-Khan did her undergraduate degree
at UT Dallas, attended medical school at Touro
University Nevada, internship in Toledo, Ohio
and OB/GYN residency in Far Rockaway, New
York.
Her passion for her specialty stems from the
unique opportunity it allows her in being
part of a woman’s life from adolescence to
the childbearing years to menopause and
beyond. Her residency program exposed her
to a diverse population in New York and New
Jersey, which enhanced her training in high risk
obstetrics, menstrual disorders, PCOS, pelvic
pain, endometriosis, incontinence, menopause,
infertility, and gynecologic oncology.
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Tel: (940) 665-6679
Dr. Jorai-Khan is currently accepting new
obstetric and gynecologic patients. Most major
insurances accepted.
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Community Manager’s Report
Hello Kiowans,
Next month the LKPOA
Board of Directors loses three
members. At the Candidates
Forum, we were introduced
to six candidates who have
volunteered to serve on our
board. Ron Spencer, Pete
Mason, Gary Cotten, Dan Busch, Jim
Mead, and Al Arronté are vying for
the three positions being vacated by
Brent Reed, Craig Lamkin, and Jay
Titus.
First, I want to thank Brent, Craig,
and Jay for serving our community.
It’s easy to be armchair quarterbacks
and complain, second guess, or argue
that the board should have done things
a different way. But, for the past three
years (and for Brent the past five),
these gentlemen have had to make
decisions affecting our lake, roads,
buildings and structures, investments,
and, most importantly, our safety.
The older we get the faster time
goes by and we forget that these
board members were involved in the
decision to form the Indian Creek
Volunteer Fire Department, adopt
the zebra mussel quarantine program
to protect our lake, make changes in
our covenants and bylaws, establish
the Firewise program, upgrade our
front gate, the 52-acre land
purchase, and many, many
more issues, problems, and
opportunities. They and the
other members of the board
discussed and agreed upon
how to address and resolve
them for the betterment of
our community. While we may not
agree with some of the decisions the
board has made over the past three
years, these board members stood up
and made the difficult decisions while
the rest of us sat in our easy chairs at
home, or at the coffee shop, to lament
on what was done and what should
have been done.
A philosopher once wrote, “Making
the choice to do what’s right isn’t
always easy, but it is the only way
that we can learn how to live without
regrets.” I hope those board members
who are leaving are doing so without
any regrets, because, as the community
will show, over the past three years
you made the right choices. And, for
the new members who will be joining
the board next month, may God grant
you the wisdom to make the correct
decisions that will confront you over
the next three years.
Thank you,
Randy
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Kiowa Kares
Dear Friends,
Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year! Thank you so much
for your dedication to our
community!
Sincerely,
The Baskett Family
The Family of Dick Rogers
would like to thank our friends
and neighbors at Lake Kiowa
for the kindness extended to
us during Dick’s illness and
passing away. The prayers,
calls, food, and cards were all
appreciated. Many thanks and
blessings to each of you.
From our family,
Richard Rogers, Roland
Rogers, Taylor Rogers, Regan
Rogers, and Mecilla Keene
After successfully owning
J.B. Cole Insurance for the past
25 years, I am announcing my
retirement, effective February
28, 2015.
I would like to thank all
my clients and friends for
your continued support over
the years. It has been my
pleasure to get to know you
and assist you with your
insurance needs.
When Barbara and I moved
to Lake Kiowa, we knew
this was the place where we
would retire. We are looking
forward to moving on to
the next phase of our lives:
enjoying our grandchildren,
playing more golf, getting
more involved in Kiowa’s
organizations, and traveling.
Thank you again for your
support. We’ll be seeing you
on the golf course.
Respectfully,
J.B. Cole
To all my friends at Lake
Kiowa who have helped me to
recoup,
This note doesn’t begin to pay
you back for the prayers, visits,
food, errands, and work you
have done for me. I love you all
and thank you very much.
Pat Frazier
Thanks to the ICVFD First
Responders who picked me
up off the floor and cleaned
my kitchen of the mess I
made when I fell. To the
Lake Kiowa community,
thank you so much for all
the calls, visits, cards, and
food you have given to Sam
and me during my recovery.
We’re glad our home is here
at Lake Kiowa!
Sam and Mary Pliler
On behalf of Cooke County’s
Home Hospice, I would like to
thank each of you who responded
to our request for Christmas
items. The sale will be held on
Saturday, December 6, 2015 in the
Gainesville Civic Center. The funds
raised will aid indigent patients
with their palliative care costs.
Home Hospice is the only nonprofit hospice care organization
in Cooke County.
Special thanks go to Kim Howell
for graciously donating a storage
unit to help store the many items
received until being sold next
December.
I will be looking for volunteers
to assist in the pricing of items
and to work on Dec. 5 (setting
up sale) and Dec. 6 (actual sale).
Volunteers can email me at
[email protected] or by calling (940)
668-7297 or (940) 736-4268. There
will be more on this sale in future
issues of the CommuniQué.
Jan Thies
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Kiowa Kares
A Homeowner's Worst Nightmare!
When I went to bed Thursday
evening, Dec. 11, I had a very
painful stomachache, but
figured I would tough it out
and sleep it off. That was
not to be. At 7 a.m. the next
morning I called 9-1-1 for help
as I was in sad shape. Lou
Vander Molen arrived very
quickly thereafter and began
to treat me in anticipation of
the arrival of the ambulance.
In the meantime, another
ICVFD first responder arrived
to assist Lou, as did a couple
more guys. I was ready to travel
when the ambulance arrived
thanks to the great work done
by our specialists here inside
the gates.
Everybody needs a close
friend, a Johnny-on-the-spot
who responds immediately
when help is needed. I am
very fortunate to have such
a friend who got to us very
quickly when Valya and I
hollered for help. Thank you,
Dennis, for everything you
did that morning, and during
the next week, to make sure
Valya had help. Thanks also
to Joan and Sharon for being
at Valya’s side when needed.
Special thanks go to CQ staff
for their extra work done to
fill in for me on the January
issue. What a great team!
I greatly appreciate the notes,
cards, calls, and goodies that
people took time to provide as I
recuperated. One reads about
how Kiowans respond, but
you can’t really grasp just how
overwhelming and welcome
all that support is until you
experience it yourself.
Thank you all very much for
everything you did. May the
good Lord bless you!
Valya and Bill Burhans
It was 4 a.m. one morning back in
January 2009. The phone ringing in
my hotel room awakened me. “Hello,
Mr. Noble? This is the lake manager at
Cherokee and I was calling regarding
a fire at your house this morning.” A
FIRE!! Is it still burning? How did
it start? What kind of damage? My
mind was reeling with questions. The
lake manager told me that the call
came in late, because of the neighbors
being asleep and not seeing it, but
the VFD responded immediately and
have it extinguished. “Unfortunately,
the damage was extensive,” he said. I
hung up the phone, packed our bags,
and started the two-hour journey back
home, a really long two-hour drive.
A fire. A homeowner’s worst
nightmare! If you have never
experienced one, let me tell you it is
a life-changing event. We lost a lot of
things that night: our home, clothes,
dishes, furniture, books, photographs,
paintings, electronics etc. But thanks
to the quick response of our volunteer
fire department, two of my most prized
possessions, irreplaceable portraits of
my mother and father, were saved.
Both of them had passed away and
there were no negatives to recreate
them. They were more than images to
me; they were a lifetime of wonderful
memories. Without the brave men
and women who sprang from their
comfortable beds in the middle of the
night, all would have been lost.
We are so blessed to have the men and
women of the Indian Creek Volunteer
Fire Department stationed right here
in our wonderful community. They
are on call 24/7 to help prevent and
stop disasters such as the one we went
through. It is a great comfort to us all
to know they are here, willing to step
up and do their part.
We as good citizens must do our
part as well. They need donations and
support on a yearly basis in order to
acquire and maintain the unit. From
the big shiny trucks to the brooms in
the corner, it starts with us. Attend
their fundraisers, donate and buy from
The Shabby Chic, volunteer your
time, and contribute to their yearly
donation request. You never know
when you will need them to save your
house, your memories, and possibly
your life. They make a difference.
D and Sam Noble
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Inspirational Events
February is the
month most of
us have already
broken some of
the resolutions
we made on
New Year’s Day.
We hope your
resolution
to
attend
Chapel
is still on your
mind and we will
welcome
you
to give us a try.
We meet in the Lodge every Sunday
at 8 a.m. and you will be on your
way by 8:30 a.m. You will receive a
friendly greeting from our community
members and a cup of coffee to warm
your body. Please come and give us
a try.
Chapel supports 12 agencies in
our community on a monthly basis.
One of these agencies is VISTO.
We support VISTO with a monthly
contribution of $250. This is
supplemented with food that members
bring and place in a box in the Lodge
on Sundays and special occasions,
as well as additional contributions of
individual chapel members. VISTO
provides a food bank for people in our
community who have need for food.
They also handle the Backpack Buddy
program that gives to children who
are in danger of not eating during the
weekend a backpack filled with food
they and their siblings can share to
get the through the weekend. They get
free lunch at school on school days.
VISTO also helps out with electric,
gas, and medicine bills on occasion.
If you look in the showcase by the
dining room, you will see all the
awards Chapel has received for our
contributions. We are very proud of
our contributions to this organization
as we don’t want to have anyone in
our community go hungry.
Our two Chapel pastors will be
In Memory............
preaching as follows in February:
Feb. 2 - J. Ray Smith will preach
on “What Do You Want: Religion or
Relationship?”/Psalm 42:1-2.
Feb. 8 - John Hare will preach on
“A Little Goes a Long Way”/Matthew
5:13-20.
Feb. 15 - J. Ray Smith will preach
on “The Glue That Holds Marriages
Together”/Ephesians 5:25-33.
Feb. 22 - John Hare will preach on
“Choices”/Deuteronomy 30:15-20.
The choir will sing on Feb. 15.
Remember you are welcome to join
our choir by showing up Monday
mornings at the Lodge at 8 a.m. They
are always looking for new members.
These dreary winter days can get
you down. Try starting out the week by
being uplifted by coming to Chapel.
Joan Carroll
Dick Rogers
December 24
Rosalie Perryman
January 20
On behalf of our son, Senior
Airman Patrick Nolan, USAF
stationed in South Korea, we
would like to thank the Kiowa
Chapel for their generous
Christmas gift. Your kindness
was truly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Tom and Debbie Nolan
GAINESVILLE CHRISTIAN
WOMEN’S CONNECTION
The Gainesville Christian Women’s Connection
(GCWC) February Brunch will be Thursday, Feb. 26 at
401 W. Garnett, Gainesville TX. The event time is 10 to 11:30 a.m. and
the cost is $9 per person. Brunch will be catered by Lone Oak Ranch and
Retreat.
The keynote speaker will be Tracie Jacobsen. Tracie will share her
journey through darkness to a place of infinite light. Genevieve Avinger
and Genny Koziol will share information on the Red Hat Society for the
special feature. All Red Hat ladies are encouraged to wear their hat and
invite a fellow Red Hatter as we recognize the ladies this month.
GCWC is a non-denominational organization affiliated with Stonecroft
Ministries open to women of all ages. Whether you are new to the area or
have lived here a long time, come join us. For reservations call Judy DeField
at (940) 612-3130, me at (817) 366-4768, or email gcwcreservations@
yahoo.com by Thursday, Feb. 19.
Thank you,
Laura Patterson
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Joann Broughton, ABR, CHMS, GRI
713-906-7681
2014 LAKE KIOWA MARKET OVERVIEW
OVERALL SALES – 108
INTERIOR LOT HOMES - 51
Low Sales Price $85,000
High Sales Price
$355,000
Avg. Days on Market 95
Avg. SF of Home Sold 2,084
Avg. Sales Price
Avg. Price per SF
$188,895
$89.37
GOLF COURSE HOMES - 15
Low Sales Price $109,00 High Sales Price $240,000
Avg. Sales Price
$159,233
Avg. Days on Market 92
Avg. SF of Home Sold 1,756
Avg. Price per SF
$91.13
WATERFRONT HOMES - 42
Low Sales Price $180,000
High Sales Price $1,100,000
Avg. Sales Price
$409,420
Avg. Days on Market 102
Avg. SF of Home Sold 2,528
Avg. Price per SF
$162.29
*All Stats compiled from NTREIS
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February 2015
LKPOA BOARD CANDIDATES BIOGRAPHIES
RONALD
(RON)
SPENCER
B o r n
Gainesville
Texas, raised
Saint Joe Texas,
College Abilene Christian,
Veteran U.S.A.F.
Employment-BoeingAircraft,
Braniff airlines, and United
Parcel Service
Owner - Spencer’s Airconditioning Company - very
successful company
Accomplishments - Helped
start United Parcel Service
Airline. I volunteered for
operation
Desert
Shield
operation moving military
equipment on United Parcel
Service Aircraft in Desert Storm
War. I was placed in charge of
converting 747 aircraft from
passenger aircraft to freighter
aircraft in Israel. This was a
multi-milliondollaroperationfor
United Parcel Service. I retired
early from United Parcel Service
because my wife was diagnosed
with leukemia. We were able to
put her leukemia in remission
for a while after moving to Lake
Kiowa. I worked with the MGA
replacing golf cart paths and
Served on the MGA board until
one day the Leukemia came
back very strong. Needless to
say I resigned from the MGA
and we fought the Leukemia
at MD Anderson. We fought
Leukemia for a total of 8 years.
After 43 years of marriage I lost
my first wife. I am now married
to Regina Spencer and reside at
120 Cayuga trail Lake Kiowa.
Thanks for your consideration
and time spent reading this.
One of my favorite sayings is
“time spent cannot be bought
or brought back so spend it
wisely”.
KEITH
MASON
In May of
2013, my wife
and I moved
to
a
lake
front property at Lake Kiowa
because we knew this is where
we wanted to make a home
and spend the rest of our lives
together. My wife and I have
been married for 37 years,
raised 3 children, and enjoy
two very active grandchildren.
In our community, I am a
member of the Men’s Golf
Association, Anglers Club and
the Lake Kiowa Kiwanis Club.
I recently organized and led a
group of Kiwanis men who, at
the request of a local family,
under pinned their house trailer
insuring a much warmer living
area for their family of five
children. My wife, Cheryl,
is a Women’s Club member
and opened our house for the
Christmas Tour of Homes. We
both belong to the Friends of
the Lodge organization.
I am an effective leader
who has a proven track record
of success in both business
and community endeavors.
My greatest professional
accomplishment was my 29
year career with Pitney Bowes,
the largest mailing and shipping
equipment manufacturer in the
world. Through my extensive
experience in successful
management as the Director of
Operations, I exceeded targeted
sales goals while maintaining a
$48 million budget, led teams of
over 90 people and introduced
numerousQualityImprovement
Programs. In addition, I
accepted a challenging role in
our Learning & Development
Department
where
we
developed training programs
for new hires and managers
plus
created
educational
programs for new initiatives.
As a Fortune 500 company
with over 30,000 employees
world-wide, the ability to
develop employees quickly
as well as create innovative
solutions was imperative to our
overall success.
I have lived in 6 states and
have always taken an active role
in local boards and community
activities. In 2006, I was elected
to the Board of Directors for the
Greater Dallas Postal Customer
Council for a 2 year term and
re-elected for an addition 2
year term in 2008. Now being
a part of Lake Kiowa, I hope
to continue sharing my skills,
ideas and business acumen to
benefit our community.
I will be effective because
a community leader needs to
listen to all views, encourage
open dialogue, and in the end
make the best decision for the
entire community, regardless
of personal bias. It’s imperative
that they are experienced
business leaders and skilled
negotiators, whether dealing
with legal issues for the
community or strongly differing
opinions of property owners.
Our population varies greatly –
from families to single persons,
from persons who come only
for recreation to those who plan
to live here for the remainder
of their life. But for all of us,
our property values and our
personal investments depend
upon whether we are able to
maintain and develop a vibrant
community.
GARY
COTTEN
I currently
enjoy serving
on the POA
Long Range
Planning
and
Facilities
committees and would like
to expand my service to the
community by becoming
a POA Board member. I
have been attending Board
meetings for the last 3 years
and am impressed with the
professionalism in the way
our community is governed.
I am also the Treasurer
of the Lake Kiowa Chapel
Board and the Assistant
Treasurer for the Lake Kiowa
Kiwanis Club. I am a member
of the Cooke County United
Way Appropriations Board
and the UW Community
Impact Committee. I serve as
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LKPOA BOARD CANDIDATES BIOGRAPHIES
JIM MEAD
My wife Patricia and
I bought our house at
Lake Kiowa in 2002 and
were weekenders until
2008 when we moved
here full time.
I am a lifelong Texan having grown
up in Amarillo. I graduated from TCU
in Ft. Worth with a degree in Business
Management After a brief tour with the
U.S. Army, I spent the next 22 years in
the commercial banking industry where I
reached the position of president of a bank
with assets of one billion dollars and 350
employees. During my banking career,
I served on numerous boards of civic,
charitable and private clubs. In 1995,
I entered the residential construction
business operating a builders’ service
company and building custom homes in
Plano, Frisco and Ft. Worth. Since 2008,
I have been retired to enjoy the good life
here at Lake Kiowa.
Since living here full time, I have served
on the following LKPOA committees:
Architectural Control, Celebration,
Nominating, Rules Enforcement, Ways
& Means, Investment, and Real Estate
Evaluation. I have also served on the
Men’ s Golf Association board and was
one of the founding directors of the
Indian Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
Previously, I had the opportunity to serve
on the LKPOA board of directors from
2010-2013.
Lake Kiowa is a great place to live
because of the people who live here
that volunteer their time and energy to
continually improve our community. If
elected, I will always work to preserve
and improve the quality of life that we all
enjoy at Lake Kiowa.
DAN BUSCH
Mindy and I bought
a home here in 2008
and became full time
residents about two
years ago. We have
4 children and 7
grandchildren living in Plano who
enjoy visiting us at the lake.
I graduated from the US Naval
Academy in 1977 and served 5 years,
3 on a destroyer and 2 at the Academy.
I also received my Master’s Degree in
business before I left the military.
I worked in the Corporate Real
Estate division of EDS for 22 years, the
last 8 years as Global Vice President.
I was responsible for a 900 million
dollar annual budget and 32 million
square feet of space in 40 countries.
I was also President of the Legacy
association, a 2200 acre corporate
development in Plano Texas, home of
over 100 corporations and the award
winning Legacy Town Center. I also
lead the design review board for the
development.
I then was a Managing Director at
Trammell Crow Company, a major
real estate company before my last
corporate position which was President
of Structuretone Southwest, a 400
Million dollar commercial general
contractor based in Dallas. I served
on the Executive management team of
the 3 billion dollar parent company.
At Kiowa, I serve on the long range
planning committee and helped start
the Men’s Bible study group. I have
been Class President of my Naval
Academy class and remain active with
the Naval Academy Foundation on
leadership and fundraising programs.
I am on Congressman Sam Johnson’s
committee to select young men
and women to attend all the service
academies each year.
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CommuniQue
February 2015
LKPOA BOARD CANDIDATES FORUM RESPONSES
LKPOA Candidate
Questions from
Jan. 17 Forum
1. The community realizes that
the lake needs additional attention.
What corrective actions do you
suggest? If it is found that we have
inadequate funding, what would
you suggest?
2. In your opinion, what should
be done to maintain and protect
the value of the community-owned
buildings?
3. How do you feel the appearance
of Lake Kiowa could be improved
viewing the community from the
roadways, golf course, lake, etc.?
4. As stated in the January
CommuniQué, our community
manager feels that the biggest
concern facing LK is apathy and
lack of volunteerism. Questions
from the community indicate
concern for the signaficant decline
in attendance at board meetings the
past few years and thus the lack of
input from homeowners. Members
of the community have been
frustrated with the perceived lack
of transparency of the Board. What
action would you take to improve
these concerns?
5. How do you think the
community should be involved in
the decisions to develop the 52acre tract? What impact do you feel
this development will have on the
community?
RONALD (RON) SPENCER
KEITH MASON
1. Lake Kiowa is not a constant
level lake and never has been. It has
always been a shallow lake. Rainfall
is the only way we have to fill the lake
and our area is in a drought situation.
Algae and other growth in the lake
are being treated. Grass carp have
been reintroduced into the lake. It will
take about two years to see results.
Please read the history of Lake Kiowa
(four copies in print) and let’s not go
down the same path we have in the
past dealing with the lake, but use the
lessons learned.
2. We own six buildings plus
bathrooms on the golf course and east
and west beach. Painting and repairs
should be addressed by the Lake
Kiowa public works manager, Don
Hoover. Contingency funds are to
be spent for major components (airconditioning, etc.)
3. One thing would be patches in
the roads. After having a conversation
with Ronnie Young, I am satisfied with
what he said. Waterlines are going to
be replaced in the near future with
double PVC piping under our roads.
Roads will be paved as funds permit.
Golf course is the responsibility of our
Golf Course Superintendent, Bryan
Brown. Spend our money wisely.
4. Everyone who lives at Lake
Kiowa has to see the need for
volunteering. For any project we have,
state the reason to the community and
the benefit from it to the community.
Everyone living at Lake Kiowa only
has so much time. We need to convey
the importance of any project for
which we need volunteers.
5. Anything we do with the 52 acres
should be voted on by the community.
There is no way to say how it will
affect the community until we know
how it is utilized.
1. To improve and maintain the
quality of the lake, a multi-faceted
approach is required. The addition
of the grass-eating carp is the first
positive step towards the resolution of
the grass issue. Chemical application
must be continued to help control
growth, but with extreme caution as
to not impede our quality fishing. In
addition, it’s prudent to acquire, either
through purchase or lease, mechanical
equipment to remove the grass in the
shallow coves. It must be determine
if dredging of the low water coves is
feasible. The entire community must
bear the cost of the dredging since the
quality of the lake affects everyone’s
property values and the majority of
residents access the lake for fishing or
recreation. Funding the cost could be
accomplished by
a. Long term bonds, repaid over 10
years, or
b. One-time assessment of lot
owners, based on lot type: lake front,
golf lot or interior. Assessments could
be payable over several years the same
as street improvement assessments are
structured.
The funding method would be
determined by a simple majority vote
of the property owners.
2. The Facilities Committee of the
Board of Directions should be held
accountable to inspect the assets
quarterly and report any repairs,
upgrades, or enhancements deemed
necessary. The board would then
prioritize and be responsible to take
appropriate action.
3. Every aspect of the Lake Kiowa
community must be viewed with a
“realtor’s eye”. It’s our property values
we need to protect, as well as attract
new families to keep our community
vibrant. A few areas of improvement
include:
a. Regular mowing and weeding of
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the boat trailer storage area is a must.
b. Enforcement of existing rules for
grass maintenance by home owners,
especially for vacated property.
c. Insure the grasses in the lake are
controlled and remove all cattails
along the banks.
d. Enforce the collection of POA
dues.
4. It is critical that we improve
volunteerism and increase interest
in the preservation and improvement
of the entire community. I would
recommend the following four
actions:
a. Email the upcoming board meeting
agenda to all property owners at least
seven days prior to the meeting. We
must let people know the issues that
will be discussed and acted upon.
b. Reduce the number of executive
sessions which inhibit transparency of
board actions.
c. Recruit and encourage female
participation in committees and board
elections. Currently only 23% of the
board members are female and we
should have a much higher percentage
of female representation.
d.
Encourage
each
social
organization to have a representative
member attend board meetings and
report critical or timely issues at their
membership meetings.
5. The community members should
be made aware of all development
options
and
recommendations
brought forward by the planning
committee via the Communique.
Property owners should be allowed
to voice their opinions during a
town hall meeting(s) prior to any
action taken by the board. The final
outcome must have a positive impact
on our entire community and take into
consideration the increased stress on
current facilities and infrastructure, as
well as any increased revenue.
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February 2015 CommuniQue
11
LKPOA BOARD CANDIDATES FORUM RESPONSES
GARY COTTEN
1. I suggest we continue the Zebra
Mussel quarantine, monitor the results
of the Pond Medics lake management
plan and carefully review the upcoming
results of Atkins Engineering’s Phase
II lake silt study. To ensure the lake
is getting the additional attention the
community expects, we may also
consider hiring a lake manager.
If we find we have inadequate
funding, I suggest we present the facts
and data to the members along with
plan and funding options and let them
help decide how it should be funded.
2. The Board should approve and
implement the Facilities Maintenance
and Schedule Plan developed by
the Facilities Committee. The plan
includes all Lake Kiowa owned
buildings and identifies long range
refurbishment
or
maintenance
projects for components such as;
carpet, roofing, paint and etc. Each
one was assigned a life expectancy,
replacement timing and an estimated
cost. The plan shows the year items
are expected to need attention and the
associated cost.
3. I feel the areas around the water
crossings could be cleaned up and
we should continue to remove high
growth vegetation from the lake. The
appearance of the trailer storage area,
the Lodge and the Security Guard
house could be improved and all
three are in the Long Range Plan for
consideration. Since a large percentage
of the view from the lake and golf
course is of someone’s back yard, that
would have to be improved by more
strictly enforcing Covenant 6.04, that
states, “All property must be kept in a
neat, tidy and safe condition.”
4. As for apathy, I think the people
of Kiowa do care about certain things
as evidenced by last year’s town
hall meeting’s high attendance and
the large voter turnout regarding the
proposed budget increase. I believe
if people were informed of specific
needs they would respond positively
by volunteering, as we have a very
giving community
Regarding Board attendance, I
know members have been encouraged
to attend, but attendance is often less
than 1%. I would like to hear from
the community as to why they are not
attending before I could recommend
an action. Members could soon have
another opportunity to be heard
through a community-wide survey that
covers all aspects of Lake Kiowa.
To improve Board transparency, I
would suggest the Board President
write a monthly column for the
Communiqué to highlight Board
activities to keep the community
abreast of what has been done and
what is coming.
5. One way the community can
be involved is by contacting Land
Use Committee or Board members
to make their desires and concerns
known. They also could attend town
hall meetings and vote on the ultimate
use. Members should have an input
into Covenants that will govern the
property. And finally, participating in
the survey will provide yet another
avenue for members to be in involved
in the decisions to develop the 52
acres.
I feel the 52 acres will have a very
positive impact on the community,
if it is planned and developed with
broad community involvement and
endorsement.
JIM MEAD
1. My suggestion is to continue
with the engineering study that the
board has underway, evaluate the
information and develop a plan in
conjunction with our marine biologist
and engineering firm. There is not any
doubt that the funding for any lake
project is inadequate as there isn’t
any funding mechanism at the present
time, it is difficult for me to suggest
a specific type of funding at the
present because I don’t know what the
recommendations of our engineering
firm will be. But I will say that I think
it might entail a long term reserve
funding program to be voted on by
our community.
2. First let me say that our
buildings are in pretty good shape.
An improved maintenance effort
should be instituted to maintain our
buildings and other POA property in
the manner our community deserves
and expects. I understand the board is
looking at a long range maintenance
program which will better define our
maintenance program and establish a
funding mechanism. I think that this is
a worthwhile effort.
3. The front entrance to our
community is the first impression
people have of Lake Kiowa. The new
trees, as well as the older ones, need to
be trimmed and maintained properly.
The grass while frequently mowed
isn’t always trimmed around the
trees, flower beds and stone columns.
The trees on the POA owned lots
immediately past the entrance should
also be trimmed. An effort should
begin to try to control the mistletoe
growing in the trees on all POA
property. All around the golf course,
the course entrances, yard markers,
out of bound stakes, etc. should be
fixed and straightened. Trash around
the lake shore needs to be cleaned up
as well as the cattails that have become
very invasive. Bent and broken signs
need to be replaced. Caved in and
rusted out culverts need to be replaced.
All of these things don’t require a lot
of money and would reflect a positive
community pride.
4. Volunteerism is a growing concern.
It does seem more difficult to get
more people involved in community
activities. That may be because we
do a poorer job of trying to get people
involved or to some extent the change
in our demographics. As for lower
attendance at board meetings, I don’t
tie that to apathy necessarily. My
experiences would show that when
there is a topic that the people in
the community are passionate for or
against, they will show up at meetings
to let their voices be heard loud and
clear. As for the perceived lack of
transparency of the board, perception
is reality and the board must work to
improve this perception. Complying
with the state legislation passed in
2011 governing POA board meetings
is one way to improve this perception
and improve transparency by the
board. Also, I would hope to improve
communications from the board about
news and events that the people need
and want to know about. This can
easily be handled by email, other
social media and the gate signage.
5. The board has appointed a
committee to develop a plan for the
52 acres. Once a plan for the use of
the tract is finalized by the board,
town hall meetings should be planned
for the community to have input and
to determine community support. Any
development of this property should
be approved only if it will have a
positive impact on Lake Kiowa. I
don’t foresee any development of this
tract in the near future.
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CommuniQue
February 2015
LKPOA BOARD CANDIDATES FORUM RESPONSES
RESPONSES continued from page 11
DAN BUSCH
1. With the drought, the issues with
the lake have become more apparent
and I believe in recent years there has
been a realization that the amount of
funding dedicated to the lake is out
of balance with the need. Some good
things have been accomplished and I
would continue to focus on improving
the overall condition. In regard to
additional funding we need to see the
results of the Phase two study and
build the case for the next steps.
2. All our buildings should have
a 5 year plan for maintenance and
upgrades to meet the current and future
needs. I know we have this in place
but should increase our focus and then
communicate this in a greater way.
We should also look at any returns of
these improvements such as review
if improvements to the Lodge would
drive greater revenue opportunities.
3. We have a great looking
community but are challenged with
an aging infrastructure that needs
attention. We need to enforce the
standards that have been established
over the years. Events such as the spring
and fall cleanups are good examples
of things we have done that are very
worthwhile and we need to build on
these types of ideas. Many proposed
changes are good but come down to
funding and we need to continue to
prioritize the needs. I would like to
see us focus on the marketing and sale
of the 79 POA lots we still own to help
fund these types of needs.
4. I believe we need to improve
upon the communication by utilizing
other means of communication, social
media for example. We are going to
have a survey issued in the next few
months which will be the first one
since ‘09. I would like to see more
emails from the Community Manager,
and maybe a communication from the
Board President in the Communique
that addresses some of the long
term, more strategic issues here. One
example may be to send an email
out before the board meetings to let
people know about specific items that
will be addressed at the meeting that
may peak interest in attending.
5. I believe that the community
should have input as to the use of this
tract. One way I have been involved
in this in the past is at the appropriate
time conduct a design charrette. This
is a series of meetings with various
parties to obtain input as to the use,
and then pulling all these ideas
together. More visual displays would
show everyone where the tract is and
possible uses.
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1. No additional action at this time.
We have introduced grass eating carp
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in the lake.
There are five lakes that are
considered north Texas lakes. All
of them are below there full level.
Ranging from Chapman Lake 10,456
acres at 34.8% or down 12ft to Lake
Texoma 63,111 acres at 85.2% or
down 5.4ft. Lake Kiowa is 563 acres
and 2ft down. North Texas is currently
in a drought situation. Were we to
dredge the coves it would merely
lower the lake level and cause further
problems, while negatively impacting
our financial status.
2. The community currently owns
six major buildings and a number
of minor building (i.e. bathrooms).
The building presently in most dire
need of upgrading is the guard shack.
After that would be the kitchen in the
lodge.
3. Lake Kiowa came into being in
November of 1968, 46 years ago with
an absolute minimum of architectural
guidelines. Now in 2015 we have more
than adequate architectural guidelines
to properly display our community.
Of greatest concern needs to be the
roadways themselves that absolutely
display their years. In the near future,
this will have to be addressed. In
conjunction with the roadways the
management of rain runoff requires
attention, be it with culverts or open
ditches.
4. Request agenda topics from the
community via the CommuniQué.
All agenda topic suggestions must
then have a written response with
either inclusion in the meeting agenda
or why it is not included. Publish
upcoming board meeting agendas.
Minimize executive sessions.
5. Any monetary actions with
regards to the 52 acre tract should be
only taken with a majority vote by the
residence of Lake Kiowa. If not done
correctly and with the support of the
majority of Lake Kiowa residences it
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with fists swinging and guns firing.
Vernon Hopkins is Babe’s handsome
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his massive intellect. Unfortunately,
great-grandson Sherwood is not
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by the descendant of Doctor Watson.
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murder mystery, young Sherwood tries
desperately to rise to the occasion,
but his brilliant solution is apparently
no more than a humorous disaster.
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attached to his name and, in an
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demonstrates the intent of the victim’s
last message and nails the culprit.
“There are guaranteed laughs with
these shows, because we are having
so much fun we know our audiences
will,” says Assistant Director Mary Jo
Dollar.
Filling the roles for the mysteries
are Laverne Bialas, Brad Cox, Landry
Dosher, Ramona Duke, Pam Evans,
Bobbie Hatcher, Ashlie Hazel, Colt
Hazel, Shelley Head, Misty Hughes,
Wes Porter, Russell Schmid, Renea
Stephens, Barbara Tucker, Alanna
Williams, and Danny Winters.
Production dates are Feb. 20, 21, 26,
27, and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and March 1 at
2:30 p.m. at the Butterfield Stage, 201
S. Denton St., Gainesville. Box office
hours begin Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
You can make a reservation at (940)
665-1284, or online tickets can be
obtained at www.butterfieldstage.org.
Sandy Geyer
Lee Skinner as Miss Daisy, Jerry Barrax as Hoke (photo credit: John
Spears of Quinn Studio).
The Sherman Community Players
have finalized casting for the Pulitzer
Prize winning drama, “Driving Miss
Daisy.” Playing Miss Daisy is Lee
Skinner from Lake Kiowa, Jerry
Barrax from Sherman as Daisy’s
chauffer Hoke, and Bobby Hancock
from Pottsboro is cast as Daisy’s son
Boolie.
“Some difficult choices had to be
made in the casting choices, and I
feel we have a very strong cast for
this winter production, which opens
Jan. 30. We have begun rehearsals
already and are having a blast
analyzing this wonderfully poignant
and brilliant script,” states Artistic
Director of SCP, Anthony Nelson.
“Driving Miss Daisy” explores the
relationship between Daisy Wertham,
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Karen Ritter showed us a small
appliqué quilt that her mother,
Eileen, had made and quilted
recently.
Scottie Rowland has been turning
out hats for the kids undergoing
chemo treatments.
KiowaQuiltBee
The Quilt Bee met on Jan. 5 for
the January meeting with 15 ladies
attending and ready to share news
and their recent projects with the rest
of the Bee. Sharon Catlett opened
the meeting with news about the
members who have been ill and any
new concerns.
Sharon reminded us all of the Texas
Association of Quilt Guilds (www.
taqg.org) that provides information
about the various shows, meetings,
and seminars in the many Texas quilt
guilds. The Gainesville Common
Threads Quilt Guild’s newsletter was
discussed as well as the new “block of
the month” at Kaleidoscope Quilting
Shop in Whitesboro. Kathie Milburn
informed us of a “Modern Quilt Show”
taking place in Austin that members
may like to attend.
The February Sew Day is scheduled
for Friday, Feb. 20 at the Lodge from
9 a.m. till 4 p.m. Towana Stafford
brought the squares that have been
donated over the years and it was
decided by those in attendance that
we should assemble them at our Sew
Days and try to complete them for
charity or raffles that will make good
use of them.
Sharon mentioned the various
classes and demonstrations that will
be offered during Sew Days. They are
“strip log cabins,” jean quilts, serger
quilting, and wool appliqué.
Our Quilt Challenge for 2015 will
be a two-color quilt of any size. There
was another discussion of the two
colors that were acceptable. They may
include prints, not necessarily solids,
but two colors only.
Our next meeting will be Monday,
Feb. 2, in the Lodge at 7 p.m. and Sew
Day on Feb. 20 – all day.
Carole Clausing
Kathie Milburn’s latest quilt uses
blue and green fabrics.
Towana Stafford displayed a
beautiful christening quilt for a
grandchild that included very
special machine embroidery and
unusual fabrics.
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Kay Marshall shows a double
wedding ring quilt hand quilted by
the ladies from Stanford House.
Stephanie Broun recently finished
a brick pattern quilt using ‘30s
fabrics.
Towana also did a quilt for a
granddaughter using scraps from
favorite clothes with secret pockets
and notes – Quilt of Stories. Patty Fritz
looks on.
Carole Clausing displayed
recently completed quilt.
Faye McCarrell displayed her
king-size Hawaiian Star quilt that
she recently completed. Scottie
Rowland admires it.
Judy Akins had two quilts to show
off. The first (inset) is a miniature
star with very tiny pieces and Judy’s
appliqué “Quilt From Paradise”
with beautiful warm colors.
Charolette Loncar finished a
quilt from a friend’s cross-stitched
squares.
Judy Beard shows the strip quilt
that she helped her 11-year old
granddaughter make. Karen Ritter
looks on.
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Kiowa Woman’s Club News
Lake Kiowa Connects Us...
Message From the President ...
“The glory of friendship is not the
outstretched hand, not the kindly smile,
nor the joy of companionship; it is the
spiritual inspiration that comes to one
when you discover that someone else
believes in you and is willing to trust
you with a friendship.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
I want to thank Rita Langley and
Becky Knox for taking over for
me while I was away on a family
emergency. Becky had to be both the
President and 2nd Vice President at
our General Meeting; she did a great
job. If you attended, you got to see a
sneak preview of the April Fashion
Show. Patti Jackson modeled an outfit
for the event. Susie Holamon gave a
wonderful presentation. If you missed
the meeting, check out the web site
for pictures.
I hope you also got a chance to
attend the Candidates Forum. Thanks
to Rita Langley for representing me,
(L-R): Ebby House manager Lisa Mumford, KWC
Acting President Becky Knox and guest speaker Susie
Black Holoman.
La Vonne Jucha for chairing the event,
and Lezlie MacElroy for keeping the
time. Also, thanks to all the candidates
who attended to make this a successful
event for KWC.
Check out our menu for February.
We are celebrating Valentine’s Day
with Italian food. You will also be able
to buy tickets to the April Fashion
Show. Patti Jackson and her committee
will be there selling them.
If you are a woman new to our
community, please consider attending
one of our meetings. We have
wonderful programs and we would
love for you to join our group and
attend some of our activities such
as Arts & Crafts, Bible Study, Book
Review, Bridge, Canasta, Garden &
Nature, and Gourmet.
Norma Desilets
(L-R): Jane Outlaw and Sue Spenger present winner
Donna Engels the door prize during the meeting.
Kiowa
Woman's Club
Game Night
Please join the Kiowa women for
a fun game of Tripoly on Feb. 3 at
6:30 p.m. We will play at the Lodge.
Don’t forget your pennies.
Carolyn Holman
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Kiowa Woman’s Club News
February Program
February
February Menu
Birthdays
Green Salad w/Tomato and Italian Dressing
Soft Bread Sticks w/Garlic
Lasagna
Cannoli
Lisa Erlandson is joining us this
month to connect the beautiful, the
creative, and the just plain odd. Is she
referring to particular members of the
Kiowa Woman’s Club? It’s possible,
but Lisa is a quilt historian. She will
be showcasing quilts that beg the
question “Why.” In addition to her
knowledge of quilt history, Lisa is a
certified appraiser, lecturer, restorer,
judge, and teacher. After receiving
her Master of Arts degree in public
communications from the University
of North Texas, she taught junior
high school, high school, and college
before deciding to focus on the quilt
world.
Whether you are a quilter or not, this
program promises to entertain. Please
join us at our luncheon Feb. 12.
Becky Knox
Program Chairman
Betty Becker........................2
Margaret Dressel..................2
Joyce Manner.......................3
Pam Rimer...........................3
Johnnye White.....................4
Sharon Adama......................4
Jane Blair.............................5
Wanda Lawrence..................5
Louella P. McAnelly............5
Nita Templin........................5
Molly Worthen.....................5
Gayle Watson.......................6
Shayron Gathright................7
Gidget Heiman.....................8
Lisa Bohannon...................12
Marion Hoeflein.................13
Sharon Hey........................16
Mary Steinbauer................16
Gayla Wardlow..................17
Pamela Kirk.......................19
Dottie Bradley....................20
Cathy Cecil........................20
Linda Hirneise...................20
Connie Christy-White........21
Martha Beaver-Vannoy......22
Debbie Nolan.....................22
Lisa Cronin........................23
Sandra Clark......................23
Joyce Hirlinger..................24
Carol Bosse........................25
Mary Ruth Bond................26
Cheryll Mason...................26
Karla Denny.......................27
Karol Ruda.........................27
Donna Engels.....................28
For luncheon reservations for the Feb. 12 meeting, please call the
appropriate person (according to the first letter of your last name)
BEFORE noon on Monday, Feb. 9. Likewise, if you are on the
permanent reservation list and wish to cancel, call before noon that
day. Please do not leave a voice mail for the contact. If you cannot
reach her, please contact Carol Jacobsen.
Contact:
Peggy Robins
Mary Nel O’Dell
Joann Smith
Marilyn Board
Phyllis Garfat
Call:
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At the January program, Patti
Jackson previewed the upcoming
fashion show in April.
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BOOK
A generous thank you goes to Judy
Beard for hosting our January Bible
Study in her home and for continuing
our study of The Fruitful Life with
a look at “Patience.” Through our
discussion, we were made aware that
the New Testament describes patience
as a godly reaction to a variety of
circumstances—circumstances that
are often challenging. However, these
circumstances need not overwhelm us.
As we grow in our devotion to God,
we grow in our “gift” of patience.
Our next meeting of Kiowa Woman’s
Club Bible Study will be on Feb. 24 at
the home of Marsha Day, 113 Cayuga
Tr. N. Tricia Folsom will focus our
study this month on “Kindness and
Goodness.” Jerry Bridges shares
in The Spiritual Life that kindness
is the disposition that causes us to
be sensitive to the needs of others.
Goodness is kindness in action.
February...Valentines...a great time
to think of something good we can do
to show kindness to someone. Join us
REVIEWS
We will be meeting at Jan
Thompson’s house at 108 Sequoya
Cv. E. on Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. Pat
Mead will be reviewing “The
Catalpa Tree.” Please note that
this book is a change from that
listed in the KWC Yearbook.
Thank you.
Anita House
Sarah Franklin
as we learn together!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Tricia Folsom and Penny Cotten
Therefore, as we have opportunity,
let us do good to all people, especially
to those who belong to the family of
believers. Galatians 6:10.
The
KWC
Bridge
Winter
Tournament is in full swing with four
tables. The Spring Tournament will
start March 5. Be sure to email me at
[email protected] or call (903)
821-0225 to sign up. The dates are as
follows: March 5, March 19, March
26, April 2, April 16, and April 23.
The cost is $12 and play will begin at
12:30 p.m. at the Lodge. Please call in
advance to sign up.
Don’t forget that KWC Bridge is
offering intermediate bridge lessons
on Feb. 5 (transfers); the lessons on
Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 will focus on
doubles. They will be held from 10:30
till 11:30 a.m. at the Lodge prior to
Thursday KWC Bridge.
Mary Kolb
NEW DUPLICATE
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Begins Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m.
Lodge Southwest Room
Fourth Monday of the month
Non-sanctioned
duplicate bridge
Beginners welcome!
Call
Terry Johnson
(940) 580-4133
or
Mary Steinbauer
(940) 665-0921
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Kiowa Woman’s Club News
January Arts & Crafts: Wine bottles were repurposed into “bejeweled” serving pieces by these crafters who
learned how to twist wire and string beads as instructed by Jackie Ditman and Lynn Keckonen.
Hallmark moments.
Please join us as Jackie Ditman
inspires us to create our own personalized
watercolor note cards and messages. Please
call Paula Brinson at (972) 342-9531 to
register for craft day Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. at
the Lodge.
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Kiowa Woman’s Club News
On Dec. 12, the Kiowa Woman’s
Club Bridge and Canasta groups
enjoyed a Christmas Brunch at the
Lodge and an afternoon of play. Over
70 women participated in the event and
fun was had by all. We look forward
to the 2015 season and adding new
players to our group.
If you are a member of KWC and
have not played Bridge or Canasta
before, make it your resolution to
learn in 2015. Both clubs offer lessons
on a monthly basis. We hope to see
you soon!
Joann Broughton
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Garden &
Nature Club
CONNECT WITH THE
GROUCHY GARDENER
I smell it, I see it, and I want it. The
thoughts of spring are all around us.
But the cold and rain discourage it. So
the Grouchy Gardener looks to seed
catalogs and an early spring.
Another pre-spring activity might
be going to the Hagerman National
Wildlife Refuge. The January meeting
group traveled to Hagerman and
learned new exciting information. First
of all – it’s right in our neighborhood
(north and off Highway 82 toward
Sherman). Second – it’s a nationally
recognized organization that monitors
many types of wildlife in the area.
MerlinID (free app) and ebird.org
are amazing websites that list current
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Volunteers Dick and Sue Mallorey (center) with Garden & Nature cochairwomen from left, Deb Shugart, Sally Poker, and Jackie Ditman during the Jan. 14 field trip to the refuge.
activities at Hagerman. Check them
out and see for yourself. And if you
have any questions, send them to the
[email protected].
The next Garden & Nature meeting
will be Feb. 10 at Cheryl Mason’s
home, 925 Kiowa Dr. W. The
meeting will have an educational
twist regarding fertilizers – uses,
applications, organic vs. standard, and
questions and answers.
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Thoughts of spring!
The Grouchy Gardener
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February 2015
KIWANIS MOVING BARBECUE FEST
TO MEMORIAL DAY
With a goal of purchasing new
playground equipment for Callisburg
Elementary School, the Barbecue-Fest
is moving to a holiday weekend, hoping
to achieve increased attendance at the
event. Please mark your calendars!
The price of children’s playground
equipment is almost unbelievable!
Due to the extreme liability involved,
we have discovered that even with
volunteer labor, a decent playground
will cost over $35,000! . . . and that
doesn’t include the ground prep or
surfacing! The manufacturers of the
equipment require that one of their
representatives be on-site during
the installation and erection of the
equipment, adding substantially to the
cost.
If you work for or own a company
that would consider being an additional
sponsor of this program, please contact
any of the officers who are listed on
the Kiwanis section of the Lake Kiowa
Morton Museum Presents
New Exhibit opens Feb. 3
website. We will welcome those who
wish to participate. A reminder: 100%
of funds raised from the public go
directly to local children and families!
Kiwanis has no paid staff.
Kiwanis will also be sponsoring an
“Easter Festivities” event at Callisburg
Elementary on April 2. An Easter egg
hunt and other fun games and activities
will be funded by Kiwanis, as well as
100% club attendance as volunteers.
Let us know if you want to join in.
Kids keep you young!!!
Rick Ramsey
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LAKE KIOWA COMPUTER CLUB DISBANDS
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After a very successful 14 years of
providing information to computer
users, the Lake Kiowa Computer
Club closed down officially. This
announcement came Dec. 11 during
the annual club Christmas Party. It
fell to President Justin McMurry
to pass on this sad news to those in
attendance.
The club was started in early 2000
coincident with the opening of the
new Lodge. Several residents were
attending computer classes at North
Texas Community College and the
idea arose to start a similar program
here at the lake.
At the initiative of Fred Bradley,
several people got together, pooled
resources, and purchased various
pieces of computer equipment and
ancillary items such as a projector,
a computer desk, and the like. The
initial membership was close to 100
and remained at that level for several
years. It was not uncommon to have
60 or so people present for meetings.
It was clear that there was a need for
such a venture and that need was being
met. This was a group that wanted to
learn about Microsoft Windows and
associated products.
As time went by, more and
more people became better and
better equipped and much more
knowledgeable
about
personal
computers. As a result, attendance
gradually began to drop off and it
became more and more difficult to
find people willing to take on the
responsibilities of club officers and
to volunteer to present interesting
programs twice a month.
When the time rolled around last
year to identify candidates for the
four officer positions, it became
clear that interest in continuing the
club was falling. Four volunteers
were selected so that the club could
continue. The membership dropped
to 28 paid members and attendance at
meetings rarely exceeded 15 people.
Those individuals who previously had
volunteered to prepare and present
programs were reluctant to expend
the time and effort to do so for such
a small audience. Only 22 members
attended the annual NORTEX visit
that took place in October.
As the year drew to a close, the
elected board members met to discuss
the future of the club. It was apparent
that the new technologies had come
to the fore and essentially were
crowding out the personal computer.
The deciding factor would be the
response to the call for volunteers
to fill the four officer positions. The
call went out and only two volunteers
stepped forward, a secretary and a
treasurer. No one wanted to take on
the responsibility to lead the club as
president or vice president.
Therefore, the board decided that
the club should be disbanded and the
funds in the treasury returned to the
membership. This was done as follows:
the club covered the total costs of the
Christmas party for all attendees and
the remaining funds were distributed
to the 2014 paid members on a per
capita basis.
Alas, all good things must come to
an end. . .
Bill Burhans
Free tax assistance now is being
offered at the Cooke County
Library. This service will be offered
weekly on Tuesdays from 2 until
6 p.m. until April 14.
Three AARP tax aides will be
there to provide free help with
preparing tax returns, answering
tax questions, and providing
electronic tax return filing for lowto moderate-income taxpayers. No
appointment is necessary. Senior
citizens will have priority, but all
taxpayers are welcome to seek
help.
For any general questions
regarding this free tax service,
call the Cooke County Library
at (940) 668-5530. The library is
located at 200 S. Weaver Street in
Gainesville.
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Computer Club members volunteered during many July 4 celebrations
to provide fun events for children, young and old.
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February 2015
It is now February and we are
thankful for the two inches of rain we
received in early January, a month that
proved to be quite cold and damp. On
Jan. 10 I was on the water in my heavy
cold gear looking for that illusive big
bass. So far this year I have not found
the big bass. Typically by this time
of year I have boated several over
five pounds. We have been catching
smaller bass around the two-pound
mark and also catching some good
hybrid bass. I have heard reports up
to six pounds on the hybrid bass. The
water was one foot ten inches low and
around the 40º mark; 38º-degree water
was measured in one cove.
The big buzz around here has been
about the waterfowl. Some counts
indicate there are almost two hundred
white pelicans. These are meat-eating
birds and they are eating our fish! We
are also seeing hundreds of coots.
They are the little black ducks with
orange bills. At times I think I could
walk from one side of the lake to
the other on the backs of these little
ducks. These are vegetarian birds and
are foraging on the grasses, or what is
left of them. We have seen the dreaded
cormorants on and off this year, but
they don’t seem to be hanging here
in large numbers. Maybe the pelicans
have some effect on this. You all know
I am not a biologist nor do I have any
formal training in pond management.
If I were to guess the reason for the
large numbers of pelicans, coots and
off-and-on cormorants, I would say
this is directly related to the density
of the grasses and the outstanding
population of fish due to the abundance
of cover. Mother Nature obviously
called all her little ones saying “Come
to Lake Kiowa where the food is
plentiful.”
I feel that we have a greater concern
than the plentiful wildlife this year.
Given the already frigid water
temperatures, I am concerned that
temperatures will continue to fall into
February. How many of you recall the
last time you saw the lake freeze? I
remember several years ago when the
lake froze most coves and a significant
portion of the shallow main lake areas.
What I remember most was not the ice,
but all the small fish that were frozen
into the ice. The cold water can kill
the bait fish just like the birds do. We
can only hope the ice will stay away
and we begin our warm up soon.
Thanks go out to all who attended
our annual December meeting at the
Lodge. At this event we gave you a little
insight into where the club is going in
2015; we recognized our Youth Angler
and Angler of the Year for 2014 as well.
The big bass award would have been
presented if the recipient had attended.
Look for pictures from this event in
this edition. I would like to thank the
Lodge staff for their service during
dinner and the Lake Kiowa Choir that
sang beautifully for us.
Coming up in February is our first
bass tournament of the 2015 season to
be held on Feb. 21. Sign-up will take
place near the Pavilion. Start time will
be announced on Feb. 19 at the monthly
The Lake Kiowa Chapel Choir shares the Christmas spirit at the LKACC
December meeting.
meeting in the Southwest Room.
Don’t forget the Angler &
Conservation Club is on Facebook.
Search for “Lake Kiowa Angler &
Conservation Club.” Through this
media we are able to upload photos,
event schedules, publish tournament
results, and communicate with
all. We hope to see your posts and
suggestions there. If you would like
to submit photographs of your fishing
experiences and/or outings, send a
note or photo to the club via email
at [email protected]. We can then
upload your pictures to the Facebook
page. Thanks for all of your continued
support.
Mike Bitsche
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2014 Anglers of the Year
2015 Lake Kiowa Fishing Limits
The Fisheries Biologist and Lake Management Consultant made the following
fishing limit recommendations. These recommendations have been given careful
consideration to keep a thriving ecological habitat for Lake Kiowa. The Angler &
Conservation Club has fully endorsed the following fishing guidelines for Lake
Kiowa:
Hybrid Striper: Catch and Release
Black Bass: Keep Black Bass between 10-15 inches; 5 per day, Per Person.
Release all other Black Bass under 10 inches and over 15 inches.
Crappie: Keep over 10 inches; 30 per day, Per Person. Release all under 10
inches.
White Bass: Otherwise known as Sand Bass. No Limit. Remove all you can.
Perch: No Limit.
Channel Catfish: Keep fish over 14 inches; No Limit. Release all under 14
inches.
Drum: No Limit. Remove any caught from lake.
Carp: Grass Carp have been intentionally introduced to the lake to help manage
excessive grass and weed growth. Do not remove any caught from lake.
TROT AND JUG LINES ARE NOT PERMITTED
Dock owners are encouraged to provide cover for the fish under your docks.
Make sure the trees are securely anchored so as not to interfere with boat traffic.
Feed the fish! Dry dog food or pellets especially made for the fish are readily
available at feed stores. For questions, feel free to contact Mike Bitsche for
specifics.
Leanne Bitsche presents Chris
Henry with 2014 Angler of the Year
trophy.
Youth Angler of the Year Trevor
Coker.
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RULES FOR LAKE BLACK BASS RECORD PROGRAM
1. Black Bass must be caught from Lake Kiowa
2. Black Bass must be caught on artificial bait
3. Black Bass must be weighed on official LKACC scales
4. Black Bass must be measured by hard measuring rule
5. Black Bass must be photographed
6. Black Bass must be witnessed by at least one of the established members listed with security
7. Black Bass must be witnessed, released alive in Lake Kiowa or transferred to the ShareLunker Program
8. Black Bass records shall be effective from October 1 through September 30
9. Each Black Bass record caught within each time frame will be given a $100 prize from the LKACC
10. One Black Bass replica shall be awarded for that year’s largest record Black Bass
11. Each replica shall hang on the wall in the 19th-Hole at the Lodge until a new record is established, at which time
the defeated replica shall be returned to the owner
12. If the record is not broken each year the latest record shall remain in place until defeated
13. Each year that a new record is not established, the $100 prize shall roll over to the next year. (Example - no new
record for 5 years, prize pot would be $500) The cumulative pot shall not exceed $1,000 at any time
14. If the record is broken at any time, the next prize awarded will return to $100
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February 2015
MGA News
MGA General Meeting and Playday - Saturday, Jan. 17
On January 17, 2015, the Men’s
Golf Association (MGA) met at the
Lodge. President R.J. Stroup called
the meeting to order at noon. R.J.
began the meeting by introducing
Tournament Director John Seefeldt,
who presented a plaque to Tom
Blackwell, last year’s MGA President.
John recognized the great job Tom
did last year and thanked him for his
service to the Kiowa golf community.
R.J. and Dwayne Hopson presented
Hole-in-One checks to 10 MGA
members: Tim Schniederjan, Ron
Krebs, Don DeField, Matt Threadgill,
Jim Marfice, Ron Spencer, Del
Maners, Bob Hey, Mark Gillings, and
Harald McFarling.
R.J. presented a report from Bryan
Brown,
Course
Superintendent,
highlighting what his group will
concentrate on during the winter
months:
(1) Conduct an irrigation system
audit and improve drainage around
the greens in order to reduce/eliminate
dampness around the greens;
(2) Replace pampas grass on #9
with trees
(3) Add a few trees on the course, if
budget allows.
Playday entry fee – the playday
entry fee is now $15. The $15 is
divided as follows: $9 pays for the
Pro Shop credit given to the winning
teams; $3 goes to the MGA to pay for
beer and/or food; $3 pays for the cash
payout (formerly called Day Money).
The cash payout is now divided evenly
among the four teams who win the
Closest-to-the-Pin contests.
Dream Team -- R.J. announced a
change in the Dream Team concept.
In addition to earning points in
the monthly playdays, players will
also earn points in the four MGA
tournament events: Spring Kicker;
Member/Member; Match Play; and
Medal Play tournaments.
MGA Survey – R.J. shared results
of the MGA survey that was sent to all
members in December. The top areas of
concern were: wet areas and drainage
issues around the greens; provide
more “character” to some holes like
#11 and #12 by adding trees, mounds,
bunkers, etc.; cart path repair; pace of
play; and new tee signs. Sixty percent
of the respondents said they would be
willing to pay at least $5 to help pay
for meals at the monthly playdays.
John Seefeldt announced that the
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February 2015
WGA News
It’s hard to believe,
but it really is 2015.
As we enjoy this
time of year when
we transition from one
year to the next, let’s think
about setting new goals and
resolutions for 2015 that include
the WGA. There are so many
opportunities to become involved. The
WGA offers Wednesday playdays,
a monthly scramble, tournaments,
meetings, luncheons, a working/
weekend group that plays on Saturday,
and an opportunity to earn a milestone
pin when you break 60 and 50 in the
9-hole group or when you break 100,
90, and 80 in the 18-hole group. Endof-the-year awards for Most Improved,
Most Birdies, and Most Chip-ins are
given. An end-of-the-year Christmas
dinner/dance that provides an evening
of enjoyment with new and old friends
concludes the year.
One of the most useful items you
receive when you become a member of
the WGA is a directory that provides
names, addresses, phone numbers,
and email addresses of all WGA
members. There is a listing of golfing
events throughout the year, officer
and committee names, and the WGA
constitution and bylaws. There also is
a Hole-in-One pot in which you can
participate for $5. The only winner
this year was Laura Childers who was
awarded a check for $715. So, make
a resolution to work hard to earn one
of the awards mentioned or make a
resolution to become involved in the
WGA via a committee, tournament, or
playday.
Our first WGA meeting on Jan. 7
under the leadership of newly elected
President Lori Brindle had forty-seven
members turn out. Lori welcomed them
and introduced the 2015 officers and
committee chairs. Your new officers
are President Lori Brindle, 1st VP
(Membership) Danette Morrison, 2nd
VP (Ways and Means) Dee Dorman,
Secretary Susan Edwards, Treasurer
Sharon Mitcham, Reporter Linda
Slater, Golf Co-Chairs: Sharon James
and Janice Richey (18-hole) and June
Cloud (9-hole), and Parliamentarian
Karen Brewton. Your committee chairs
are: Auditor - Barbara Cole; Birdie Tree
and Chip-in Board - Corina Nichols;
Christmas Social - Carol Bosse and
Debbie Shugart; Constitution and
Bylaws - LKWGA board; Directory
- Danette Morrison, Marcy Titus, and
Margie Nash; Luncheon - Betty Becker
and Maxine Patillo; Membership Danette Morrison; Photographer/
Historian - Paula Brinson; Rules Brown McCrory; Seniors and Super
Seniors - Sharon James and Janice
Richey; Social - Genevieve Avinger;
Sunshine and Bereavement - Kathy
Seay; Telephone - Lynn Keckonen;
Tournaments - La Vonne Jucha and
Donna Morris; Ways and Means
- Dee Dorman; WGA Web Page Mabel Samples; Working/Weekend
Coordinator - Shirley Cramer; and
Girls Night Out - Toni Andrews and
Mindy Busch. These ladies are here
to serve, so feel free to contact them if
you have any questions.
Membership chairperson, Danette
Morrison reported a great start in 2015
with 133 memberships to date. Two
new members are Sunni Seyler and
Marilyn Board. Let’s all jump on board
and top last year’s membership of 243.
Treasurer Sharon Mitcham reported
that our ending bank balance as of
12/31/14 was $2,288.98. Earmarked
money totaled $2,238.98, leaving a
true ending balance of $50. Earmarked
money has been designated for breast
cancer awareness golf flags, portable
electric ice chests and coolers, and
benches to be placed outside the Pro
Shop. The 2015 budget was presented
to membership and will be voted on at
the February meeting.
Golf
associations
provide
opportunities to travel to other courses
outside of Kiowa. Your representatives
for 2015 are: La Vonne Jucha for
Central; June Cloud for Texoma; and
Laura Childers for Women’s Texas
Golf. Talk to one of these representatives
about becoming active with these great
associations.
Sharon James and Janice Richey, 18hole chairs, announced that the 2015
club championship tournament will be
named the Ruth Kittrell Robinson Club
Championship Tournament in honor
of Ruth Robinson. The Spring Fling
Tournament has been added this year
for Wednesday, March 25. Mark your
calendar now and plan to brave our
spring weather for this first tournament
of the year. Sharon and Janice asked
for suggestions regarding preferences
for games on playdays. June Cloud,
9-hole chair encouraged members to
come out on playdays and increase
participation for the 9-hole group.
Lori Brindle reported Course
Superintendent Bryan Brown is
addressing the drainage issue behind
green #7. Starting soon there will be
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some remodeling in the Pro Shop that
includes carpet, paint, and cabinets.
Golfers are reminded to be respectful of
peoples’ property along the perimeter
of the golf course. Even though we
are in the winter months, we must
continue to be aware of the need to fill
divots. Let’s do what we can to have a
beautiful course in the spring.
Angie Hare, Executive Director of
Cooke County United Way, made a
presentation to the membership asking
that the WGA consider them as a
possible recipient of the WGA Charity
Tournament to be held in October. The
mission, objectives, and focus areas
of Cooke County United Way were
presented. All monies raised in Cooke
County are distributed only to Cooke
County agencies with the exception
of 1% of funds collected being sent
to the national organization as dues.
The United Way presentation will be
available on the WGA page on the
Lake Kiowa web site.
Wednesday, Feb. 4 is the date for the
general meeting and lunch. Abigail’s
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and none of them are designated “Men’s Tees” or “Ladies' Tees.” They are
simply colors that define course length and provide playing options based
on your skill level in order to make the game more enjoyable. With the
single exception of the Blue tees, all our tees have USGA-approved Course
Ratings and Slope for both men and women. While the USGA did not
rate our Blue tees for women because few, if any women play from there,
they did rate our Red tees for men even though few, if any men play from
there. Why? Because, by being less than 5200 yards long, our Red tees fit
perfectly into the definition of an Executive Course and there’s no reason
why men can’t play from the Red tees. The problem is that ever since our
course opened the Red tees have been called the “Ladies’ Tees” so some
men feel there’s a stigma attached to playing from those tees. However, the
reason that virtually all Lake Kiowa women routinely play from the Red
tees is the same reason that virtually all Lake Kiowa men routinely play
from the White tees—it suits their ability and it makes the game more fun.
The USGA’s “Tee It Forward” initiative is a prime example of trying to get
rid of that forward tee stigma and make the game more fun for players of
all skill levels. If “Tee It Forward” advocate Jack Nicklaus moved his game
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makes the game fun for you. So pick a tee that does that and, as Old Tom
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Callisburg ISD Recent Events
CALLISBURG HIGH SCHOOL COACHES’ CORNER
Middle School Students Perform
Holiday Plays
Callisburg boys varsity basketball team.
Ms. Skeans’ 6th grade theater class performed the classic Christmas
presentations of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty the
Snowman.” The cast included the following students: Paige Boswell, Riley
Dugger, Dusti Durrett, Dane Eberhart, Emma Green, Rebekah Hammons,
Maci Johnson, Alex Lindenborn, Jayden Pickett, Connor Shelton, Wade
St. John, Dalton Uselton, Sasha Barletta, Payden Boaz, Katelyn Carriker,
Chantel Crisp, Cierra Glenn, Alexandria Holt, Jarrett King, Jessee Smith,
Cade Turbeville, and Benjamin Willis.
Charlotte Strahan
Callisburg girls varsity basketball team.
Coach Travis Marmon reports
that the Callisburg Wildcat varsity
basketball team is deep into the 20142015 season that has been one of
ups and downs. Consistency is still
the biggest problem. There are only
three players who have played a lot of
varsity minutes prior to this season.
The varsity team competed in the
Martin’s Mill tournament just before
the holiday break and won the black
division. Callisburg finished nondistrict with a 7-10 record. They are
now 0-3 in district and looking to turn
things around. “We are in a very tough
district with two of the teams being
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state ranked,” stated Marmon. Both
Ponder and Whitesboro are ranked in
the top ten. Callisburg is continuing to
see improvements and their goal is still
in sight. They will fight for a playoff
spot if they continue to improve.
Coach Chrissy Worrell reports that
the varsity Lady Cats are playing hard
and continuing to improve. “We have
experienced huge improvements since
the beginning of the year. Our main
focus continues to be consistency on
both sides of the ball. We are gaining
on experience and skills in every
game,” stated Worrell.
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February 2015 CommuniQue
This report will discuss December’s
responses and then provide a summary
of 2014 for the fire department.
December was the busiest month
with 39 incident responses. Eighteen
of these were inside Lake Kiowa and
21 were outside the gates.
2014 was a very busy year for the
fire department. We grew from 13
officers and firefighters in January
to 18 in December. Our fleet was
updated to all modern and equipped
apparatuses. The addition of the 3000gallon tender was a great benefit to
us. The Auxiliary provided funds for
extrication equipment, bunker gear,
and other much-needed equipment.
The board provided funds so that we
could buy more needed equipment to
help with the ISO inspection.
We tested the pumps on the engine
and the tanker and they both passed.
We tested every section of hose the fire
department owns. Only five sections of
hose failed the test. This hose testing
is a job that no firefighter enjoys, but it
there is a requirement for it to be done
every year. So, in September we will
test it all once again.
One officer stepped down and a new
lieutenant was elected to take his spot.
The ISO came and inspected us in
October and again in December. This
was a very busy exercise, but had to
be done. Our district grew in size and
we are ready for that challenge.
In 2014 the fire department
responded to 287 incidents. Of this
number, 170 calls were outside the
gates and 117 were inside the Lake
Kiowa gates. Our busiest type of
INDIAN CREEK VFD
incident is EMS calls; we responded to
169 such calls. We responded to nine
fires where we encountered a fire loss.
The dollar loss value was $80,285, but
the total value of items burned was
$728,000. Thus, we saved $647,715.
The total loss was 11.03% and total
saved was 88.97%. The busiest day
of the week for our responses was
Friday, with 54 responses; our slowest
day was Wednesday with 23. The
time of day that was the busiest for
us was between 1 and 3 p.m. The
next busiest time was between 10 and
11 p.m. The officers and firefighters
gave a lot of their time to help serve
you, our citizens. The total number
of man-hours that were given to the
fire department was 7779.76. This is
a very dedicated group of men and
women.
What will 2015 be like for the fire
department? More training, more
incident response, more hose and
pump testing, and the purchase of
more equipment for the trucks. It
will be just like past years. We have
applied for a grant from FEMA for
the purchase of 10 new air packs and
a system to fill our empty air bottles.
We will always strive to be prepared
to handle your emergency, whatever it
may be.
Chief Bob Pistor
INDIAN CREEK VFD
Annual Meeting
Saturday, Feb. 28
4 p.m.
at the Lodge
The ICVFD family enjoyed dinner at the Lodge in November 2014.
Chief Pistor Recognized
(L-R): ICVFD Chief Bob Pistor
was presented a plaque for his
dedication and service in 2014
by ICVFD Board Member Bob
Hughes.
To Indian Creek Fire District
Residents,
Because of your generosity,
the Indian Creek Volunteer Fire
Department has been able to make
great strides in the last year. Your
financial gifts directly impact
the direction of our local fire and
emergency medical services. Thank
you for your donations that help us
help you.
If you are going to claim your 2014
ICVFD charitable contribution(s) on
your federal income tax return and
need a written acknowledgment,
please email me at treasurer@
indiancreekfd.com.
Sincerely,
Treasurer, Rosina Salsman
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February 2015
Texas hold'em poker
Happy New Year
from
everyone
at
poker! We hope you
had a wonderful holiday season. The
poker group enjoyed delicious heavy
hors d’oeuvres consisting of mini beef
wellingtons, meatballs, spring rolls,
and a fruit and veggie tray at their
holiday party. A big thank you goes to
Sharon Chapman for organizing the
fun event, and to the Lodge staff for
preparing and serving the delicious
food. It was a very social evening.
On Wednesdays and Fridays, the
Texas Hold ‘Em poker group plays a
tournament with a first- and secondplace winner. A small token of
appreciation is donated by the Lodge
to the winners. As always, the Lodge
staff is very much appreciated for their
continued support of poker.
Winners in December (1st place
and 2nd place) were: 12/3 - Jennifer
Mason and Dottie Heerema; 12/10 Tom Blackwell and Curtis Walker;
12/12 - Elaine Blackwell and Sharon
Clements; 12/17 - B.R. Clements
and Jennifer Mason; 12/19 - Dwayne
Hopson and Sharon Smith.
The best hands this month were
Debbie Moody and Geri Pollard with
a straight flush. Scott Moody had four
kings and, 15 seconds later, he was
totally upstaged by Debbie’s flush;
his hand suddenly became “just OK!”
Marvin Crew had four aces, Sharon
Chapman had four kings, Margie
Nash had four queens, Diane Satterlee
and Geri Pollard each had four eights,
Roger Heerema had four sevens,
Dennis Horvath had four sixes, and
“Popcorn” Paul Liscom had four
fours.
If you are interested in playing
Texas Hold ‘Em, come to the Lodge
on Wednesdays and/or Fridays at 6:45
p.m. There is no fee to join the poker
group, and the game is free, too! New
players are always welcome!
Jennifer Mason
Some of
the best
hands of
the month
are pictured
above and
left.
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LODGE NEWS
FRIENDS OF THE LODGE (FOL)
Let’s finish 2014 by thanking
Cheryl Fletcher from My Empty
Nest for donating a door prize for the
New Year’s Eve event. A thank you
also goes out to the LKPOA Golf
Committee for donating two guest
passes for golf. Thanks so very much
for making our party even better by
your generosity.
The FOL is ready to begin a new
year with special fun social events in
conjunction with the Lodge and some
“themed parties” throughout the year.
Be on the lookout for more information
over the next month or so.
The FOL had its first meeting
Jan. 21 and introduced the new board
members: Jim and Marilyn Board,
Greg and Susan Hair, David and
Kim Kent, Scott and Debra Moody,
and Diane Satterlee. In next month’s
CommuniQué, we will introduce our
2015 officers as well as the FOL
Board.
As of this writing, the FOL has 170+
paid members, so please fill out your
membership form and mail it to 118
Modoc Tr. W. (ATTN: Leslie Tomich)
or you can drop it off in the box on the
porch of said address. There is a copy
of the FOL Membership Form on this
page.
Also, the Valentine’s Day Dinner/
Dance is Feb. 14 so make sure you
make your reservation by calling
Penny at the Lodge at (940) 665-3741.
The price is $25 per person and the DJ
is Mike Neal, who everyone enjoys.
Beginning next month, the FOL
will have a new public relations/
communications person who will
keep us all informed about FOL social
events in 2015. This is our last article
and it has been a pleasure to serve in
this role for the past two years. See
you all at future social events.
Submitted by,
P&R Execs D&L
Friends of the Lodge
Membership Form for 2015
Mission and Objective
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Promote the Friends of the Lodge Membership at Lake Kiowa
Plan & Promote Social Events and Activities at the Lodge
Promoting the Enjoyment of the Facilities for Lake Kiowa
Residents
Support revitalization of Lodge as appropriate
Accomplishments in 2014
• 386 Members Joined the Friends of the Lodge
• Excellent Turnout for our Social Events and Activities
• Hosted Several Major Social Events at the Lodge for Lake Kiowa
Residents (see below)
• The Friends of the Lodge Membership made a Significant Contribution to the Revitalization of the Lake Kiowa Lodge
Activities and Events in 2014
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New Year’s Eve Party
Valentine's Day Event
St. Patrick's Day Event
Member Appreciation Party
July 4th Celebration
Oktoberfest
Sleuths of Kiowa - Scavenger Hunt
Dances
Provide Support and Contributions to the Lake Kiowa Lodge
Special thanks to the members of the Friends of the Lodge with your participation & financial
support. Join in 2015 as we are planning some excellent fun events at the Lodge.
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Please complete the form below and send to:
Friends of the Lodge, Leslie Tomich
118 Modoc Tr. W., 76240 (940-612-2351)
Make checks payable to: Lake Kiowa Friends of the Lodge
Print Name(s):____________________________________
Email: __________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Lot #:____________
Total Dues Enclosed: _______________________________
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CommuniQue
February 2015
LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
SECURITY REPORT
Dec. 11 - Jan. 7
The
joyous
Christmas season
was
celebrated
at Lake Kiowa
in
multiple
community
events and family
gatherings
and
with that pervasive spirit of goodwill
that always seems to lend a little light
to darkness at the end of the year.
The new year has dawned extremely
cold, but also extremely bright with
promise for a continued advancement
in the quality of life enjoyed here. The
Security Department will endeavor to
stand strong in the coming months in
support of its mission to serve you,
the people of Lake Kiowa, with a
professional, competent, and welltrained force that will validate the
confidence you have placed in us to
protect your property and preserve
your privacy.
Security patrol units participated
in three traffic stops, three motorist
assists, and three welfare checks.
Additionally, two warnings were
issued to residents putting trash out too
early, two business alarm notifications
were received and investigated, an
unlocked door was secured, and an
illegal sign was pulled up.
Investigations also were launched
in regards to three auto accidents,
two reported suspicious vehicles, one
illegal dump, and the report of children
playing on the #17 green. Response
was indicated to a disturbing the
peace complaint, workers found to be
working a permitted job on a Sunday
were escorted out, and a golf cart
Lost and Found
Report
Jan. 13
Black/White Huffy
Rock Out Bicycle
Prince Tennis Racket
Black Mainstays CD Case
w/CDs
Beige Ladies PC Purse
w/Strap
Gary Davidson
Chief of Security
operator found to be out after dark
with no working lights was escorted
home.
Multiple-casualty criminal mischief
outbreaks, mostly involving mailboxes
and street signs, were reported on
Dec. 20 and Dec. 27. Affected areas
included the 500 and 100 blocks of
Kiowa Dr. E. and the 900 block of
Kiowa Dr. W. Lesser damage was seen
at Cayuga Tr. N. and Comanche Dr. E.
All incidents are under investigation
and active leads are being explored.
Animal Control was kept busy with
23 stray dogs, 4 loose cows, and 17
varmints. One dog was transferred
from Security custody to Noah’s Ark
Shelter.
Guardhouse personnel monitored
radio traffic on forty ICVFD
emergency runs. Security assisted
with medical response within Lake
Kiowa on five occasions.
Gary Davidson
Chief of Security
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works has
removed the holiday
decorations for another
year and would like to
again thank all those
who helped with the
holidays and the food that defined the
season.
PARKS AND LAKE
Work is continuing with riprap
additions and renewal in the drainage
and park areas. This helps with silt
infiltration and bank area loss. The
lake weed problem is down, but not
gone at this time as the cold water and
weather tends to lay down the plant
growth along the bottom of the lake.
As soon as the weather and water
warms, then the plant growth will
stand more upright much as the lawn
grass does in warmer weather. The
fight against this problem continues.
The lake elevation is staying at 698.00
as measured on January 5, 2015. There
has been some rain, but not enough to
add water to the lake.
ROADS AND BRIDGE
Work is ongoing to seal the larger
cracks in some sections of the roads.
This is in preparation for a complete
road seal of these sections that will be
done when proper temperatures are
back in the spring.
Please drive carefully as freezing
temperatures can cause bad road
conditions at any time during the
winter season.
Don Hoover
GOLF COURSE UPDATE
Winter is here! This
morning it was 13
degrees when I got
to work. Covers have
been on the greens
for 11 days so far and
should remain on for another few
days. Although I do not like having the
greens covered for long periods of time,
covering is better than the alternative.
The extended period that the greens
have been covered does increase the
disease pressure. That being said, I
plan on applying a broad-spectrum
fungicide next week. This application
was originally planned for the week of
Jan. 19, but I am moving it up one week
due to the covers having been on.
As mentioned last month, I
increased the potassium input on
greens beginning in September to
guard against potential winter damage.
This helps with carbohydrate storage
in the plant. Also, we are maintaining
adequate moisture levels in the soil
profile. I continue to monitor soil
moisture using a digital moisture
meter that I purchased this past
summer. Because evapotranspiration
rates are lower this time of year,
watering frequency and run times
will be reduced. One drawback of
watering this time of year is some
areas around greens that will stay wet
a little longer.
As mentioned in previous reports, we
will be conducting an irrigation audit.
The main purpose of this audit will be
to identify areas where we can change
the nozzle size in the irrigation heads
to be more efficient and reduce some
overlap and potentially eliminate some
of these wet areas. The addition of some
drainage is a must. The first area we
will address is the back side of the #7
green. We began drainage installation
this week and will move to our next area
when this project is complete.
I hope everyone had a wonderful
holiday!
Please continue to fill your divots
and fix your pitch marks. See you
around the course.
Bryan Brown
Golf Course Superintendent
LODGE MANAGER REPORT
Love is in the Air
Love is in the air
Everywhere I look around
Love is in the air
Every sight and every sound
Paris is considered the city of
lovers and French the language of love,
so we are hosting a French-themed
dinner sure to bring out the best in all
of you this Valentine’s Day.
Brie Stuffed Mushrooms
Tossed Green Salad with Herb
Vinaigrette
Chicken Cordon Bleu with White
Wine Sauce
Potatoes Au Gratin
Fresh Asparagus Spears
Strawberry Tart for Two
After dinner, dance the night away
to the tunes of DJ Mike Neal.
You still have time to make
reservations for our Valentine’s Day
Event on Saturday, Feb. 14, but do not
wait any longer!
Only $25 per person including
one complimentary drink ticket.
Please contact Penny at the
Lodge for reservations.
Be on the lookout for our
St. Patrick’s Celebration as it
will surely be a spirited event!
Love is in the air
Every sight and every sound
And I don’t know if I’m being foolish
Don’t know if I’m being wise
But it’s something that I must believe
in
And it’s there when I look in your eyes
“Love is in the Air” is a 1977 disco
song sung by John Paul Young, but
written by George Young and Harry
Vanda. It was also covered by British
heartthrob Tom Jones in 1979, as well
as several others after that.
Charlie Foster
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LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
LKPOA 2014-2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kelley Stewart, President
103 Bowie Dr. E.
Term Expires 2017
E-mail:
Cell: [email protected]
(979) 574-0525
Craig Lamkin, Vice President
E-mail:
688 CR 203, Collinsville TX 76233 Home:
Term Expires 2015
Cell:
[email protected]
(903) 429-9994
(903) 814-9325
Bill Turner, Treasurer
211 Kiowa Dr. W.
Term Expires 2016
E-mail:
Home:
Cell:
[email protected]
(940) 387-7669
(940) 300-5194
Gary O’Dell, Secretary
100 Wasco Cove
Term Expires 2016
E-mail:
Home:
[email protected]
(940) 372-3156
Brent Reed, Asst. Treasurer
103 Ottawa Cv. E.
Term Expires 2015
E-mail:
Home:
Cell:
[email protected]
(940) 612-1502
(940) 736-0285
Leslie Tomich, Asst. Secretary
118 Modoc Trl. W.
Term Expires 2016
E-mail: Home: Cell: [email protected]
(940) 612-2351
(940) 284-3372
Justin McMurry
600 Dana Lane, Keller TX 76248
Term Expires 2017
E-mail: Cell: [email protected]
(817) 980-7378
D Noble
210 Pueblo Dr. E.
Term Expires 2017
E-mail:
Cell: [email protected]
(903) 738-9218
Jay Titus
320 Navajo Trl. W.
Term Expires 2015
E-mail: Home: Cell:
[email protected]
(940) 668-7676
(940) 902-7128
Randy Schmaltz, Comm. Mgr.
1227 Kiowa Dr. W.
E-mail: [email protected]
Office:
(940) 665-1055
Cell: (940) 634-9995
Lake Kiowa CommuniQué
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Office: 940.665.4275
E-mail: [email protected]
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LKPOA 2014-2015 COMMITTEES
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
COMMITTEE:
Requires at least three members
with board member serving as
chair.
Gary O’Dell (Chair), (940) 3723156, (E-mail: gary.gwodee.odell@
gmail.com
Members: Harold Bosse, Ed
Cooke, Don Knox, Jim Mead,
LKPOA Compliance Officer (ex
officio).
CELEBRATION COMMITTEE:
D Noble (Chair), (940) 738-9218,
(E-mail: [email protected]).
Members: Sharon Clements,
Rick Ramsey, Gerald Smith, Billy
Woods.
COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE:
Justin McMurry (Chair), (817)
980-7378, (E-mail: cjmcmurry@
verizon.net).
Members: LaQuita Barton, Bill
Burhans, Linda Teagarden.
ELECTION COMMITTEE:
Susan Metzler (Chair): (940)
736-3209), (E-mail: mssmetzler@
kiowaonline.net).
Members:
Marion
Hoeflein
(Election Judge), Reba Chisum,
Joanne Dorsch, Carolyn Jacobsen,
Mary Ann Johnson, Kay Kane, Ann
LaRue, Clara Lemming, Margie
Nash, Judy Neal, Madolyn Tomlin,
Bill Turner.
FACILITIES COMMITTEE:
Brent Reed (Chair), (940) 7360285, (E-mail: brentreed55@
yahoo.com).
Members: Gary Cotten, Pat
Jessee, Gerald Smith.
GOLF COMMITTEE:
Gary O’Dell (Chair), (940) 3723156, (E-mail: g-dell@sbcglobal.
net).
Members: Billy Aday MGA;
Tom
Blackwell,
MGA;
Joe
Dorman, Couples Golf; Karen
Brewton, WGA; Paula Brinson
WGA; Craig Lamkin, Handicap
Committee; Bryan Brown, Course
Superintendent (ex officio); Brown
McCrory, Golf Pro (ex officio).
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
COMMITTEE:
Justin McMurry (Chair), (817)
980-7378, (E-mail: cjmcmurry@
verizon.net).
Member: Scott Manning.
LAKE & PARKS COMMITTEE:
Bill Turner (Chair), (940) 3877669, (E-mail: wfturner@verizon.
net).
Members: Randy Andrews, Mike
Bitsche, Denny Engels, Randy
Howell; Wayne Kyle, Mike Merolla,
Ken Minter, John Schneider, Jason
Snuggs.
LAND USE COMMITTEE:
Bob Bergbower (Chair), (940)
641-0328, (E-mail: bergy@ntin.
net).
Members: Jim Hawkins, Bob
Hughes, Linda Keeney, Craig
Lamkin.
LODGE & TAVERN COMMITTEE:
Requires at least three members,
with board member as chair.
Brent Reed (Chair), (940) 6121502, (E-mail: brentreed55@
yahoo. com).
Members: J.B. Cole, Jack Thies.
LONG-RANGE PLANNING
COMMITTEE:
Requires at least seven members
with staggered terms, with board
member as chair.
Craig Lamkin (Chair), (940) 8149325, (E-mail: pecos@dtnspeed.
net).
Members: Dan Busch, Gary
Cotten, Don Hanratty, Diane Hickle,
Carol Johnson, Mike McDonald,
Jim Nehib, Kelye Stites.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
Gerald Smith (Chair), (972) 7544607, (E-mail: Gerald.Smith@
aonhewitt.com).
Members: Mike Brindle, Ed
Cooke, Donna Marfice, Janice
Richey, Jerry Slater.
RULES
ENFORCEMENT
COMMITTEE:
Requires at least five members;
board members cannot serve.
Jim Lewis (Chair), (940) 6657785, (E-mail: jlewis8585@aol.
com).
Members: Paulette Andrews,
Tom Blackwell, Monika Botha,
Corky Cohoon.
WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE:
Jess Maxwell (Chair), (940) 6651811, (E-mail: [email protected]).
Members: Bob Brewton, Bill
Richey, Brent Reed, Jack Thies.
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LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
CONTACT US
Lake Kiowa CommuniQué
Published monthly by the Lake
Kiowa Property Owners Association
107 Kiowa Drive South
Lake Kiowa, TX 76240
Lake Kiowa CommuniQué Office
Phone: (940) 665-4275
STAFF
Editor: Bill Burhans
Advertising: Margie Wear
Graphic Artist: Ila Cousino
Publishing: Linda Teagarden,
Marcy Titus, Karen Vander Molen
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Due 15th of Preceding Month
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reflect views of the LKPOA and
endorsement is not intended.
Editorial Policy
The policy and purpose of this publication
is to inform all residents of events and
activities within our community, to report on
actions and decisions made by our Lake
Kiowa Property Owners Association Board
of Directors, and to publish the results of
those decisions. Information is important for
everyone to know that problems are being
worked on and remedies are being sought.
The following items will be accepted
for publication: Events and information
about Kiowa organizations that are open
to all residents; events in our surrounding
communities when Kiowa residents may be
involved in them; and Items of a personal
nature that reflect on the generous character
of our residents or a milestone in their lives.
A Letter to the Editor should be less than
350 words in length and will be accepted if it
presents a thoughtful and constructive view to
an issue that may be controversial within our
community. It may be reviewed and verified for
factual accuracy by the appropriate authority.
The factual clarification will be published
along with the letter. The letter should be
typed or in legible handwriting, signed by
a verifiable resident, and will be published
unedited with misspellings indicated when
necessary. If handwriting cannot be easily
read, it cannot be used. The CommuniQué
will not be responsible for misreading a
handwritten word. A letter may be refused
publication if space is limited. If several
letters are received expressing the same
view, one may be chosen for publication.
Letters containing personal attacks, selfpromotion, or advertising will not be published.
Letters to the Editor do not necessarily
reflect the view of this newspaper or its
advertisers.
LKPOA PERMITS
Dec. 14 thru Jan. 15
Boat Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Culvert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Detached Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roofing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Septic System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sidewalk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
LAKE KIOWA PROPERTY
OWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING
Monday December 15, 2014
Southwest Room - 6 p.m.
I. Call to Order - Vice President
Craig Lamkin called the meeting
to order at 6 p.m. President Kelley
Stewart was absent.
II. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice
President Lamkin led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
III. Introduction of New Attendees Terry and Sherlen Prince, Lot 983 and
Ed Haffner, Lot 381.
IV, Establish a Quorum - Kelley
Stewart was absent.
V. Approve Minutes - Leslie Tomich
made the motion to approve the
minutes for November 17, 2014 and
was seconded by Bill Turner. All were
for approval. Motion carried.
VI. Nominating Committee - Gerald
Smith, Chairman of the Nominating
Committee, introduced the six
nominees for election to the Lake
Kiowa Board of Directors for 2015.
In ballot order, drawn by La Vonne
Jucha, nominees are:
1. Ron Spencer, 2. Keith Mason,
3. Gary Cotten, 4. Jim Mead, 5. Dan
Busch, and 6. A1 Arronté
There will be a candidate forum
on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. in
the Lodge Assembly Room. Gerald
Smith thanked all the members on the
committee for the job of selecting the
nominees. They are Mike Brindle, Ed
Cooke, Jerry Slater, Donna Marfice,
Janice Richey, and Gerald Smith.
Craig Lamkin thanked the committee
for their hard work.
VII.
Architectural
Control
Committee - Gary O’Dell, Chairman
of the committee introduced a proposal
for change in the Architectural Control
Handbook rule 4.04. The rule change
will rule the holiday’s that permitted
work will not be allowed from all
federal holidays to the six major
holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas,
New Years, Memorial Day, 4th of July,
and Labor Day. Leslie Tomich made
the motion to approve the change
and was seconded by Jay Titus. All
approved. Motion carried.
VIII. Treasurer’s Report - Bill
Turner gave the Treasurer’s Report
and stated that through the first five
months of the year we had a surplus
of $117,252. This was primarily
because revenue was $57,833 ahead
of the projected budget and expenses
were $47,672 under budget. The
contributors to the increased revenue
were $25,379 in additional Lodge
sales and an increase from Other
Income of $28,921. The majority of
the reduced budgeted expenses were
the result of being unable to hire an
experienced mechanic for the Central
Garage and annualized budget repair
for the Lodge air conditioners, which
will not be spent until the summer.
Without these two expense items, our
actual expenses would only be $12,915
less than our budgeted expenses.
IX. Managers’ Report - Randy
Schmaltz
a. Randy Schmaltz ask that we
change rule 4.3.4g Trash Rule and
Refuse. He said that the way the rule is
written a property owner could receive
three warning letters before they
would be subject to a fine. The new
Craig Lamkin told us about the
rule would eliminate the letters except next meeting being a federal holiday
for one warning letter and then would and it has been suggested to move the
be subject to a fine. Justin McMurry meeting to January 12, 2015. Leslie
made the motion to approve the new Tomich made the motion to move the
rule with the understanding that one meeting to Jan. 12 and was seconded
warning letter would be issued first. by D Noble. All were in favor. Motion
Leslie Tomich seconded the motion. carried.
All approved. Motion carried.
It was told that Woodbine Water
b. Abacus Software update. The Company has told us that they would
Board of Directors will be given a be receptive to allow Lake Kiowa
link to go on line and fill out the new Water to supply the water to the 52
form for member card. Also we were acres. This would need to be approved
told that the Lodge Manager is in the by the State of Texas.
process of inputting the menu for the
Craig Lamkin discussed the stop
Lodge into the system and should be signs that have been installed at the
done in about one week. After that, intersection San Chez and Navajo.
the members should be able to go on He said that he would like to see
line and fill out the form.
the southbound stop sign on Navajo
c. Akins lake survey update - They removed and place a stop sign on San
have taken core samples and will Chez for westbound traffic or place
begin to process the samples from the yield signs back. He stated that
the 3” holes they drilled to take the most of the traffic is on Navajo.
samples from the five locations. Pond
XI. Questions from the Audience Medic will arrive soon to begin to map D Noble thanked Randy Schmaltz for
the lake bottom, which will show the the front gate decorations. Randy said
contour of the bottom. It was also told that Don Hoover and group were the
to the board that the Army Corp of ones to thank and he would pass the
Engineers have extended our permit word to them.
until 2016 to remove sediment.
Ed Haffner, Lot 381 spoke about his
X. Additional Business - Bill Turner, Labrador retriever on the golf course
Treasurer, gave a brief outlook of and that he took the dog out on the
the program he will give at the next course twice a day to teach him how to
meeting dealing with the best places fetch. He went on to say that he been
to put our money in order to obtain turned in and would like the board to
the best interest rate. He stated that allow him to run his dog on the golf
even though the money would go to course without a leash. Craig Lamkin
other banks that we would still have told him that the board would talk this
liquidity.
over and have something for him at
Brent Reed, Chairman of the the next meeting.
Facility committee, said that the
XII. Adjourn - Brent Reed made the
company hired to make an assessment motion to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. and
of the best way to improve our Lodge was seconded by Justin McMurry. All
and Pavilion will come next month. were in favor. Motion carried.
REPEAT OFFENDER VIOLATIONS
He also said that there would be a
Submitted by,
February 2015
recommendation to set up a separate
Gary O’Dell, Secretary
If you have received a citation and have questions, all rules can be found on fund to improve our buildings, such as
the Lake Kiowa Website. Additionally, you may call Gary Davidson at (940) painting and floor covering.
665-3221 or Randy Schmaltz at (940) 665-1055. All written notifications will
be mailed directly to you as soon as possible. Parents or guardians of minors
will be notified immediately if their child has received a citation.
In accordance with Rule 4.2.7.C, the LKPOA is required to post the names
and lot numbers of repeat rule offenders. Rule 4.2.7.C states: “Two or more
infractions of the same rule, two or more infractions in the same category, or
more than one Serious or Major infraction in any combination and regardless of
the rule or category within (1) year are considered a repeat offense. In all cases
the names of repeat offenders will be printed in the Association newspaper.”
By rule, the following property owners are classified as repeat offenders:
William Herring, Lot 1754: Rule 4.3.1.f (1) Positive Control of Pets – 2/5/14
and 2/24/14.
Dan T. Redington, Lot 404: Rule 4.3.2.c Reckless Driving – 7/4/14; Rule
4.3.1.r Juvenile Curfew and Rule 4.3.2.e.(3) Golf Cart Operation – 7/10/14.
Danny Shaver, Lot 631: Rule 4.3.1.a Damage to Property and Rule 4.3.2.c
Reckless Driving – 3/27/14; Rule 4.3.1.g.(2) Offensive Language and Rule
4.3.2.a.(3) Traffic Control Devices –7/10/14.
Stephanie Yates, Lot 1219: Rule 4.3.1.f Positive Control of Pets—6/6/14;
Rule 4.3.1.o Identification Cards Not Transferable—10/10/14.
Public Works has been adding riprap and removing cattails in the
Tohnni Whitt, Lot 143: Rule 4.3.1.a Damage to Property-3/27/14; Rule
drainage
area around the lake. This view is west of Little Fox Pond.
4.3.2.b Posted Speed Limit—10/1/14.
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LAKE KIOWA SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT
LAKE KIOWA SPECIAL
UTILITY DISTRICT
133 Kiowa Drive South
Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240-9539
(940) 668-8391
MINUTES OF REGULAR
MEETING
OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DATE: Wed., Dec. 10, 2014
TIME: 9 a.m.
PLACE: 133 Kiowa Drive South,
Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240
MINUTES
1. Call to Order and Declaration
of Quorum: Meeting was called to
order at 9 a.m. by President Maxwell.
All Directors were present as well as
General Manager Young.
2. Review and approval of minutes
of November 12, 2014 regular
board meeting: Director Bergbower
made a motion to approve the
minutes as published. Vice President
Thies seconded the motion and all
approved.
3. Public Comment. (Speakers
limited to 5 minutes each): None
4. Executive Session (Pursuant to
Section 551.074. Personnel Matters):
Director Bergbower made a motion to
enter into executive session pursuant
to Section 551.074. Personnel Matters.
Vice President Thies seconded the
motion and all approved at 9:05 a.m.
Director White made a motion to enter
back into regular session at 9:12 a.m.
and Vice President Thies seconded the
motion and all approved.
5. New Business:
a. Discussion and possible action
on approval of HR Committee
recommendations: Motion was made
by Director Bergbower to accept the
HR Committee’s recommendation for
employee raises and bonuses for the
next year. Director White seconded
the motion and all approved.
b. Update on the Elevated water tank
bidding: Manager Young updated the
board on the bid procedure. Bid will
be accepted until 2 p.m. today the 10th
of December. They will opened and
then the engineering firm will take the
bids and rate and score them and come
back with their recommendation at
the special called meeting on Monday
December 15th at 9 a.m.
c. Discussion and possible action
calling for a Special Directors meeting
on December 15th 2014 to award the
contract for Elevated storage tank #3:
President Maxwell called a special
meeting of the board of Directors
for Monday December 15th at 9 a.m.
for the purpose of awarding the bid
contract for elevated storage tank #3.
Old Business:
a. Update on purchase of new utility
service truck. Manager Young told
the board that the new service truck
should arrive in the next few days.
b. Update on fixed base meter
reading system bidding process:
Manager Young updated the board
on fixed base meter reading bidding
process. He gave them information
concerning a quote that he previously
received.
c. Discussion and update on
Waterline replacement / tank program:
The bidding for the water line project
#1 should happen in January.
7. Committee reports:
a.
Human
Resources
(HR)
Committee: Previously reported.
b. Budget and Rates Committee:
Rate study should be completed soon.
c. Long-range Planning and
Conservation Committee: Manager
Young gave a copy of the asset
worksheet to the Directors to look over
and explained how the sheet would be
used in the budgeting process.
8. General Manager’s report re:
review of financial documents;
water system maintenance and
status; status of various projects; and
recommendations for improving the
water system and customer relations;
and recent activities of the North Texas
Groundwater Conservation District:
Manager Young updated the
Directors on the water system. He
stated that everything is back online
and working well. Some problems
were had with the new ground storage
tank but they have been corrected.
Leaks have been down as the amount
of usage has decreased as well as the
temperatures. Manager Young went
over the financial statements and check
register. He stated that the NTGCD
did not have a December meeting.
9. Review and accept monthly
financial report(s) and approve
payment of bills. Vice President Thies
made a motion to accept monthly
financial reports and approve payment
of bills. Director White seconded the
motion and all approved.
10. Discussion on future agenda
items: Rates, Elevated Tanks, Fixed
base Meter Reading system, and water
line replacement.
11. Adjourn: Motion was made by
Director Bergbower to adjourn it was
seconded by Secretary Anselmi and
all approved.
By: Ronny P. Young
Deputy Secretary
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INDIAN CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
MINUTES
INDIAN CREEK VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPT.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DECEMBER 11, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: Pres. Tomlin
called meeting to order at 7 p.m. All
members present. A quorum was
established. Also in attendance were
Chief Pistor, Asst. Chief Buchanan,
and Lt. Salsman.
APPROVE MINUTES: VP Hughes
made a motion to accept minutes
from the November 13, 2014 meeting.
Seconded by Secretary Moore. Motion
carried.
TRESURER’S REPORT: Treasurer
Salsman submitted the following for
the month of November 2014:
First State Bank – ICVFD Cash
in Bank
Cash in Bank
October 31, 2014 . . . $93,070.72
Income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,402.50
Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . -5,695.90
Capital Expense
Investment Activities . . -5,050.00
Restricted Net Asset
Financing Activities . . . . . 823.07
Fundraiser Income. . . . . . . . . . 0.00
Total First State Bank –
ICVFD Cash in Bank
at EOM. . . . . . . . . . $110,550.39
First State Bank – ICVFD Cash
in Bank Distribution
ICVFD Operating
Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,065.82
Capital Expense
Allocation Building. . . 10,000.00
Capital Expense
Allocation Land . . . . . 10,000.00
Capital Expense
Allocation Equipment.17, 484.57
Capital Expense
Allocation Vehicles. . . 47,000.00
Restricted Net Asset. . . . . . . . . 0.00
Total First State Bank –
ICVFD Cash in
Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . $110,550.39
NASCOGA
Federal
Credit
Union – ICVFD Cash in Bank
Distribution
ICVFD Savings Account. . $100.00
Total NASCOGA Federal CU –
ICVFD Cash in Bank. . . $100.00
TOTAL CASH IN BANK –
FIRST STATE BANK
& NASCOGA. . . . . $110,650.39
Pres. Tomlin made a motion to
approve changes to Treasurer’s
report from 6/30/2014. The changes
were journal entries the ICVFD CPA
required Treasurer Salsman to make
before closing the 2013/2014 fiscal
year. Seconded by VP Hughes. Motion
carried.
VP Hughes made a motion to
approve 7/1/2013 – 6/30/2014 year
ending financial report with changes. to be held February 28, 2015 at 4 p.m.
This Board needs to start efforts
The year-end financial report changes at the Lake Kiowa Lodge.
in modifying our current bylaws.
were a reflection of the journal entries
Update on our 2015 fundraiser:
Attorney Lynn Switzer to review
the ICVFD CPA required Treasurer
April 18, 2015 – golf tournament;
revised bylaws when available.
Salsman to make before closing the
April 19, 2015 – auction and fish
VP Hughes made a motion to
2013/2014 fiscal year. Seconded by fry.
adjourn meeting. Seconded by Pres.
Pres. Tomlin. Motion carried.
Pres. Tomlin to work on putting a Tomlin. Motion carried. Meeting
VP Hughes made a motion to committee together.
adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
approve changes to the monthly
The Lake Kiowa SUD sent a letter
Next meeting scheduled for January
balance sheets from 7/14 – 10/14. to the Insurance Service Office (ISO) 8, 2015 at 7 p.m.
The balance sheets changes were informing them that departments
Respectfully,
a reflection of the journal entries fighting fires in Lake Kiowa have their
Sam Moore
the ICVFD CPA required Treasurer permission to use our fire hydrants for
Secretary - ICVFD
Salsman to make before closing the firefighting purposes.
2013/2014 fiscal year. Seconded by
Secretary Moore. Motion carried.
VP Hughes made a motion to
approve November 2014 Treasurer’s
report. Seconded by Asst. Treasurer
Woodruff. Motion carried.
Audit of checks and balances was
approved by Cooke Co.
Pres. Tomlin to schedule audit for
last fiscal year.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT: The
November incident report reflected
25 calls compared to 17 in November
2013. There was 1 building fire, 1
chimney fire, 1 brush fire, 4 rescue
- EMS incidents, 8 medical assist
- assist EMS crew, 1 motor vehicle
accident with injuries, 1 motor vehicle
accident with no injuries, 1 electrical
wiring/equipment problem, 3 assist
invalid, 3 dispatched and cancelled en
route, 1 CO detector activation due to
malfunction.
On December 9, 2014 the ISO
representative was here to flow test 5
fire hydrants. He was assisted by Chief
Pistor, Pres. Tomlin, and VP Hughes.
He stated the testing went very well
and should have the results in about
2 weeks.
The Oak Ridge VFD shut down
because of financial reasons.
Through Ray Fletcher, the Cooke
Co.
Emergency
Management
Coordinator and Fire Marshall, the
ORVFD response district was divided
up between 3 fire departments.
Gainesville FD absorbed the NW and
SW section, Callisburg VFD absorbed
the northern part and the ICVFD
absorbed southern portion.
An application has been submitted
on a FEMA grant to acquire 12 new
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) air packs, 12 new SCBA
bottles, and a cascade system used to
refill the bottles.
The recently purchased EMS/
Response vehicle is in make ready
and should be in service sometime in
January 2015.
The ICVFD responded to a New Year's Eve accident occurring on FM
OTHER BUSINESS: Discussions
were made on when to advertise and 902. The accident resulted in power outages in areas on Cocopa Dr. W. and
in what media for our annual meeting the Security office.
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Driveway,
Mailboxes,
Arches,
Chimneys,
Fireplaces &
Crack Repairs.
Mike Justice
(940) 206-1495
In Business since 1967.
Lake Kiowa
References Available.
PLANTS, PLANTS,
PLANTS!
WATER
CONSERVATION
LANDSCAPES
CALL MARK
SWAFFORD
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Kiowa Resident
(940) 580-0126
Browns
Backflow
Assembly
Emerg. 940-727-3877
Testing & Repair
Across from Lake Kiowa, TX
15 years experience
Lic. #BP0003230
23 Acres
For Sale
Call
(940) 736-6684
or
(940) 634-1360
Just outside East Gate.
Borders Lake Kiowa
on two sides.
Will consider splitting.
$10,000/acre
(805) 390-4377
For Sale
926 Kiowa Dr. W.
3 bedroom house
on golf course
$150,000
(805) 390-4377
Prime
Waterfront
Lake Lot
1/2 acre
1014 Kiowa Dr.E.
Lot 1403
$399,000
Realtors welcome
email
texasthreestep@
gmail.com
DON’S LAWN SERVICE
Mowing • Shrub Trimming Mulching•Limb & Leaf
Clean Up • Clean Gutters • Fertilizing •Weed Control
DON KANE
940-641-0599 cell
940-665-0868 home
SILMON’S
PAINTING
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR
PROFESSIONAL WORKMANSHIP
37 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Home (940) 665-7431
Cell (940) 736-7271
Premier Lawn &
Landscape
We offer complete Lawn &
Landscape Maintenance
Call Mickey @ 903-821-0692
We look forward to working in your yard!
SPACES
FOR
LEASE
The Derrick at
Lake Kiowa
Large &
Small spaces
available
Contact Mike
for more info
(310) 663-2258
Lease lot
for golf privileges
$150 per mo.
One-year lease required.
Two lots available.
LKPOA deposit
required.
Call (940) 372-9909
SELLING?
Utilize my 38
years experience
for your gain.
Don Schneider
Lake Kiowa Realty
(940) 736-8889
www.lakekiowhomes.com
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MARKETPLACE
To Advertise, Call Margie Wear (940) 736-3339 • E-mail: [email protected]
Submission deadline is the 15th of the preceding month
Vertical ad costs: 1” - $8; 2” - $16; 3” - $24
PROFESSIONAL
HOME REPAIR &
REMODELING
JACK
OF ALL TRADES
HOME REPAIR
Locally owned &
operated by
ALL TYPES OF REPAIR
PAINTING
LIGHT CARPENTRY
ODD JOBS
HELP AND ADVICE
DANNY SHAVER
Office (940) 641-2030
Cell (940) 727-1150
See ad on page 13
Ref. upon request.
SPARKLE
WINDOW
C LEANING
C om m er cial
&
R esidential
Profesionally
Cleaned
JACK WALKER
(940) 372-1388
BIG TREE
SELF STORAGE
FM 902 1 mile East of Lake Kiowa
Units: 8x10, 10x15, 10x20
PAD SITES AVAILABLE FOR RVS
FENCED AND GATED
24-HOUR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
Electronic Keypad Gate Access
(940) 727-2371
Lone Oak
Veterinary Clinic
PARKER
ELECTRIC
Dale P. Gleason, DVM
13074 S. FM 372
Valley View, Texas 76272
940-637-2966
www.northtexasvet.com
Large & Small Animal Preventive
& Emergency Medicine
Farm and House Calls Available
Find us on Facebook
MEDICARE
SUPPLEMENT
SPECIALIST
Bob Bingham
Are you paying too much?
Are you on the best plan
for the money? I will quote
rates over the phone. Are
you ready to review your
current plan? Do you have
questions concerning
Medicare? Change your
plan during the year.
CALL ME!
(940) 665-8003
(940) 736-4683
Since 1942
24/7 Emergency Service
Landscape Lighting
Repair/Install Electrical
Boat Dock
Pool & Hot Tub
Troubleshooting
Service Upgrades
Licensed & Insured
Family Owned & Operated
(940) 665-2721
Bright
Window Washing Service
Power Washing
118 Santa Fe Trail
Lake Kiowa, TX 76240
Bus: (940) 665-9326
Cell: (940) 736-7221
by
Ch a d D a v i s
Kiowa Residents
94 0-736-9 346
GOING OUT
OF TOWN?
Insur ed
I will care for your mail,
papers, pets and plants.
Calling
Lake Kiowa
Musicians!
Call Craig
Harper,
Kiowa T.L.C.
Bass guitar player new to
area. Mature. Looking for
other musicians to play for
fun when schedules connect.
All styles of music.
Electric or acoustic.
Email Mark: [email protected]
or leave msg. (940) 665-6207
940-736-0097
E-mail: harper-craig@
sbcglobal.net
IN BUSINESS SINCE 1996
Don Rogers
(940) 634-2703
Handy Hands
(940) 372-0600
Professional
Handyman
Service
Guaranteed Work
John 3:16
WANTED:
Guns & Wooden
Fishing Lures
Don Schneider
(940) 736-8889
I-35 RV SUPER
CENTER
(Next to Camping World in Denton)
All Types of Service
Including Mobil Service
Largest selections
of PreOwned RV’s
Free Appraisals
Largest RV Dealer
Specializing in
Consignments
We Buy RV’s
(940) 891-4155
M A R Y
K A Y
Dori Gehr
Independent Beauty Consultant
972.965.6347
[email protected]
Brown’s Lawn Care
Mowing, Edging, Weed Eating
& Hedge Trimming
Very AFFORDABLE Prices !!!
Call Danny Brown
(214) 425-0846
MARVIN’S
Small-Job
Specialist
I have 40 years experience in
every facet, every aspect of
constructing, repairing, restoring
and remodeling a home.
Working on the very same
homes in Highland Park for 25+
years has provided me with
insights into what procedures
and which materials work best.
I now work alone (and I really
do not care for the commute),
so small projects are preferred.
Call me if I can be of assistance
to you.
Adams
PEST CONTROL
Residential & Commercial
Extermination
SETH MCGOWAN
EPA/ACR CERTIFIED TECH
AIR CONDITIONING
& HEATING, PLUMBING,
BACKFLOW SERVICE &
INSPECTION
CELL: 903.267.3071
[email protected]
GREEN BULL COMPANY
6700 FM 902 STE 103
LAKE KIOWA, TX 76240
Termite Specialist
“Spider Be Gone”
Distributor
(Automatic Spray Misting System)
Homes, Boat Docks
& Horse Barns
Marvin Crew
Office: 940-665-0240
Cell: 214-732-7378
G A I NE S V I L L E
H E AT & A I R
JACK CARTER, OWNER
WE SERVICE ALL
MAKES & MODELS
Gainesville, Texas 76240
License B015069E
e-mail [email protected]
(FREE
estimates)
MARKET
PLACE
ADVERTISING
Website:
www.gainesvilleheatair.com
940.727.8186
Over 30 yrs.
experience
An Independent
L ENN O X d e a l e r
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MARKETPLACE
To Advertise, Call Margie Wear (940) 736-3339 • E-mail: [email protected]
Submission deadline is the 15th of the preceding month
Vertical ad costs: 1” - $8; 2” - $16; 3” - $24
Sprinkler System
Repair “Specialist”
Installation
Backflow Testing
Landscape Design &
Construction, Drainage,
Water Features,
Patios, Lighting
Landscape Architect
LI #650
BP #15160
Call Mark Swafford
(940) 580-0126
Kiowa Resident
Ask for Senior Discount
Mike’s Handy Man
MH Construction
ALLIANCE
PEST CONTROL
IN BUSINESS SINCE 1976
PEST CONTROL &
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
TERMITE TREATMENT
ROGER BLACK,
OWNER
(940) 736-6754
940.580.0158
Phillipians 4:13
for all your
irrigation
needs!
(940) 668-2532
OLVERA
WATERFRONT
CONSTRUCTION
License #TPCL3507
Tired of the clutter?
Let me help you
organize.
Contact me for
an estimate.
•All types of remodels
•No job too small
•We also do make ready’s on homes
being sold
•We can help you with
that buyer’s
inspection report
A-1 Sprinkler
& Landscape
•Mowing
•Weed Eating
•Edging
•Preemergent
•Fertilizing
•Shrub Trimming
•Tree Trimming PUBLIC SHREDDING
Installation & Repair
$.79 lb.
$3.00 Minimum
Worried about identity theft?
Let us shred those questionable documents for you!
Credit cards - floppy disks.
Diane Paulsen
(817) 797-5376
DUSTIN
OFFICE MACHINES
[email protected]
www.olverawfc.com
(940) 665-5594
3T’s (TJ’s Terrific Touch)................. 9
902 Bar and Grill .......................... 10
Absolute Heat & Air...................... 19
Absolute Urgent Care...................... 3
ACE Heating & Air Inc.................. 16
Barton’s Interiors........................... 25
Big Tree Self Storage..................... 31
Bluebonnet Custom Homes Inc..... 30
Bouchard, Barry - Yard Service..... 13
Broughton, Joann - Realtor.............. 7
Brown’s Backflow Assembly......... 32
Carpet Pro...................................... 30
CASA of North Texas Inc.............. 23
Cooke County Electric Co-op........ 26
Cooke County Moving & Storage... 8
Cravens MaGouirk
Mechanical LLC......................... 33
D&L Farm and Home...................... 7
David’s Tree Service...................... 35
DH Design..................................... 20
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F
105B E. California St.
Gainesville, Tx 76240
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Dorman, Dee - Realtor................... 31
Doug’s Corner................................ 23
Ewing Heating & Air..................... 17
First State Bank................................ 4
First State Bank - Travel................ 29
Gainesville OBGYN
Dr. Jorai-Khan............................... 2
Galvan Landscape Inc.................... 31
Glenn Polk AutoPlex........................ 6
Great Southwest Roofing Co......... 34
Heffley’s Hearth & Home.............. 33
Hesse-Schniederjan Heat & Air..... 34
Home Star Lawn and Pest Control.10
Huddleston Homes........................... 8
Hutcherson Custom Homes, Inc.... 27
Hutcherson Insurance..................... 35
I-35 RV Super Center..................... 28
JB Cole Retirement.......................... 2
Joe’s Tree Service.......................... 19
Ken Blanton Insurance Agency...... 27
Gently Used Furniture, Home
Décor, Hand-Made Items
New Arrivals Weekly!
Offering New Furniture & Mattresses
Direct from Manufacturers
835 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville
940-612-2112
•Gutters Cleaned
•Leaves Mulched
•Lots Cleaned Up
•Weed Control:
Lawns & Lots &
Driveways
•Deep Root
Feeding
Retaining Walls
Boat Houses
Docks
LAKE KIOWA
Let me sell for “U”
John Stewart
(903) 814-3736
Call Eddy
903.263.9764
903.588.4061
ADVERTISER
INDEX
DS Consignment Sales
LAKE
KIOWA
LAWN CARE
A.M. SERVICES
INC.
Landscape & Irrigation
We specialize in:
• Landscape Design & Installation
• Irrigation Installation & Repair
• Custom Stone Work
• Arbors/Pergolas
• Drainage Corrections
Over 14 years
experience
(940) 634-2234
Brian McDonald
L111078 • BP8945
TELL THEM YOU SAW
THEIR AD IN THE
LAKE KIOWA COMMUNIQUÉ!!
Kessler Cleaning Service............... 33
Kiowa Golf Carts........................... 31
Kiowa Plaza Storage Units............ 27
Kiowa Station................................. 15
Lake Kiowa Fitness . ..................... 11
Lake Kiowa Functional
Chiropractic................................... 5
Lake Kiowa Landscaping............... 28
Lake Kiowa Marina Self Storage... 11
Lake Kiowa Medical Clinic........... 30
Lake Kiowa Premiere Real Estate... 45
Lake Kiowa Professional
Services LLC.............................. 16
Lake Kiowa Realty................... 46, 48
Marvin’s Pest Control...................... 5
Massage Therapy Richroath, Gina LMT.................. 32
Matt’s Tree Service........................ 32
Meador Funeral Homes.................. 21
Muenster Memorial Hospital........... 3
Nortex Communications................ 18
North Texas Marine....................... 26
O’Gorman Group........................... 22
Orsburn Carpets............................. 17
Precision Landscaping................... 26
Professional Home Repair............. 13
Reedy, Ballard & Co., P.C.............. 12
Schneider, Don - Realtor................ 14
Senior Care of North Texas............ 20
Shaggy Do Pet Salon..................... 17
Shear Platinum Style...................... 25
SlimGENEration/Texoma Wellness.. 24
State Farm Insurance...................... 23
Swafford’s Landscape ..................... 9
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance........ 34
TL PowerSports Repair.................. 20
Turner Apartments......................... 29
William George Homes.................. 12
York Eye Associates....................... 14
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Bill Hamilton
Owner/Broker
Kristi Hamilton
Owner/Agent
(940) 902-1573
(940) 727-1115
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Sharon Mitcham
(972) 821-8667
Mike McDonald
(281) 787-5248
Linda Keeney
(972) 740-8716
Sarah Ritchey, GRI
(940) 902-9804
Norma Crew
(903) 819-8996
Jeff Wagner
(940) 230-4185
Dee Dorman
(940) 727-4869
Julie Minter, GRI
(817) 307-3722
Curtis Walker
(702) 232-4315
Premiere agents l❤ve to help! Call one of us for a buying or selling consultation.
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LISTI
NEW
WATERFRONT
102 Seminole Dr. E. Lot #1279/1280 $237,000
Unique lake retreat! Enjoy sunsets
over the lake from your shady
backyard deck!
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WATERFRONT
INTERIOR
GOLF COURSE
❤ 102 Teepee Cv. W. Lot #666 $799,000
421 Cocopa Dr. W. Lot #389 $234,900
Large rooms and immaculate maintenance
stand out in this lovely home. Also has
several relaxing outdoor areas.
Deep water and great location on a quiet
cul-de-sac by golf course. Brick & stone
exterior and totally remodeled interior.
NG
LISTI
NEW
WATERFRONT
517 Kiowa Dr. W. Lot #346 $825,000
4/3/2 Westside lakefront with outdoor
kitchen, high tech boat dock (with boat
& jet skis included!) & fully furnished!
106 Noweta Pl. S. Lot #77 $650,000
154 ft. of concrete seawall on deep
water! Open floor plan and extra special
boat dock with air-conditioned cabana.
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INTERIOR
New Construction in progress
Lot #9 $199,900
1884 sq. ft. 3/2/2.5 on hole #15.
Pick your own colors, etc!
329 Comanche Dr. E. Lot #1157/1158, $169,000
Cute home on 2 wooded lots.
Recently updated with granite and
wood plank flooring.
NG
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NEW
SOLD
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WATERFRONT
GOLF COURSE
503 Kiowa Dr. W. Lot #339 $539,000
Premium west side waterfront with super
views of lake and golf! Steel construction
home with flexible floor plan.
610 Kiowa Dr. W. Lot #865/866 $89,000
Fixer upper on 2 beautiful golf
course lots.
INTERIOR
GOLF COURSE
110 Pawnee Tr. E. Lot #1807 $229,000
Beautiful craftsman style home on a
shady wooded lot. Open concept living
and a fantastic 2 story window wall.
1229 Kiowa Dr. E. Lot #1176
New remodeling in progress with new
everything! 3/2/2 on nice perimeter
lot with lake view!
IOWA
Build on your own lot! NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO CONSIDER A LOT PURCHASE FOR SPRING CONSTRUCTION.
WATERFRONT
701 Kiowa Dr. W. Lot #639 $399,000
Newly remodeled lake house with 3 large
bedrooms and 3 large bathrooms. Open
concept living and kitchen.
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Lot #130
Manito Cv. E.
Waterfront
$289,500
Lot #534
107 Chism Cv. E.
Int. cul-de-sac
$18,000
Lot #814
724 Kiowa Dr. W.
On 12th fairway
$35,000
Lot #784
826 Kiowa Dr. W.
Overlooking 18th green
$35,000
Lot #496
111 Pontiac Dr. E.
Great lot/great price
$8,000
Lot #768
1245 Kiowa Dr. W.
Lakefront w/golf views
$205,000
Lot #1082
118 Seminole Cv. E.
Treed cul-de-sac
$13,900
Lot #1807
108 Pawnee Tr. N.
1 1/2 lots on golf course/ trees
$38,000
940-665-3300
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!
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NEW
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WATERFRONT
305 Cocopa Dr. W. Lot #297 $329,000
Custom features abound in this beautiful
home. Super floor plan and well-planned
landscaping.
100 Kiowa Drive West, Lake Kiowa, TX
OUTSIDE
OF K
203 Broadway, Collinsville. $149,000
Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home with
open floor plan. Updated appliances,
breakfast bar and island. Split bedrooms.
Half acre lot with a sprinkler system.
www.lakekiowarealestate.com
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Lake Kiowa Realty
Mike Pulec
Manager/Owner
940-727-1016
#352 529 Kiowa Dr. W. $399,000
Like new 3-2-2 lake house. Master
suite with gas fireplace. Wonderful
kitchen and two dining areas. Large
covered dock with boat lift and
jet ski ramp.
#341 507 Kiowa Dr. W. $489,000
3-2-2 lake house with 125 ft. of
frontage! Completely updated. Boat
dock with jet ski lifts. Fully furnished
and decorated.
#266-67 114 Iriquois Dr. E. $250,000
Designed for entertaining. This 2-2-3
home has 2 master suites, plus a
large office. The 60x18 sunroom has
six sets of French doors overlooking
a shaded double lot. Enormous 3-car
garage plus detached shop.
#338 501 Kiowa Dr. W. $699,000
Luxurious 4-4-2+ lakefront home. Updates
galore! Chef's kitchen, master suite with
private living area/sunroom and game
room. Enjoy a movie in your own theater!
Covered boat dock with cabana bar. On
100 ft. of waterfront!
#620 234 Colt Dr. E. $285,000
This 4-3-3 home has it all! 10 ft.
ceilings, formal dining and wood
floors. Outdoor living area with
slate floor, pergola and a beautiful
salt water pool.
#350 525 Kiowa Dr. W. $325,000
Waterfront 3-2-2 home with 120 ft. of
lake front. Boat dock with party deck
and lifts for boat and jet ski. Nice master
and large bunk room. Great outdoor
living space with stone fireplace.
(940) 665-0724
www.lakekiowa.com • Email: [email protected]
Lake Kiowa Realty
Mike Erwin
Owner
940-736-3881
#718 Waterfront
1001 Kiowa Dr. W.
4-4-3 $625,000
#180 Interior
211 Kiowa Dr. E.
3-2-2 $209,000
#801 Golf Course
111 Huron Tr. W.
2-2-2Cpt $149,900
#723 Waterfront
1011 Kiowa Dr. W.
3-3-2 $560,000
#640 Waterfront
703 Kiowa Dr. W.
3-3-3+Bonus $585,000
#1723 Waterfront
147 Blackfoot Tr. N.
4-3-2 $585,000
#55 Waterfront
113 Cheyenne Dr. W.
4-3-2+ $685,000
#1172 Interior
1221 Kiowa Dr. E.
3-2-2 $149,900
#1029-30 Interior
102 Karok Cv. W.
4-4-2 $475,000
#746 Waterfront
1203 Kiowa Dr. W.
4-3-3 $784,000
www.lakekiowa.com • Email: [email protected]
(940) 665-0724
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Lake Kiowa Calendar
February 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
2
Chapel - 8-8:30 am
3
@ Lodge
Brunch Menu
8 - 11 am @ Lodge
❤
Golf Course Closed
Tennis - Mixed - 8 am
Chapel Choir 8 am @ Lodge
Line Dancing 9 am @ Lodge
Kiowa Quilt Bee
7 pm @ Lodge
Lunch Menu 11-6
8
Chapel - 8-8:30 am
@ Lodge
Brunch Menu
8 - 11 am @ Lodge
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Lunch Menu 11-6
15
Chapel - 8-8:30 am
@ Lodge
Brunch Menu
8 - 11 am @ Lodge
Lodge Dining Closed
9
Golf Course
Closed
Tennis - Mixed - 8 am
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
4
Men's Group - Conversation
8 am @ Lodge
Exercise - 8 am
@ Lodge
WGA Mtg & Lunch
11 am @ Lodge
KWC Arts & Crafts
10 am @ Lodge
KWC Game Night
6:30 pm @ Lodge
Lodge Dining 11-6
Exercise - 8 am
10
@ Lodge
Line Dancing 9 am @ Lodge
ICVFD Aux Meeting
6:30 pm @ Lodge
Lodge Dining Closed
16
Golf Course Closed
Tennis - Mixed - 8 am
Chapel Choir 8 am @ Lodge
Line Dancing 9 am @ Lodge
Lodge Dining 11-6
Lodge Dining 11-8:30
17
18
Exercise - 8 am
@ Lodge
Men's Group - Conversation
8 am @ Lodge
❤
Water Color
10-3 pm @ Lodge
KWC Gourmet
Groups
Texas Hold’em
7 pm @ Lodge
Chapel - 8-8:30 am
@ Lodge
Brunch Menu
8 - 11 am @ Lodge
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Golf Course
Closed
Tennis - Mixed - 8 am
Chapel Choir 8am @ Lodge
Line Dancing 9 am @ Lodge
Duplicate Bridge
12:30 pm @ Lodge
Lunch Menu 11-6
Lodge Dining Closed
Lodge Hours
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
8-6
Closed
11-6
11-8:30
11-8:30
11-9:30
11-9:30
Lodge Dining 11-8:30
Lodge Dining 11-6
24
25
Exercise - 8 am Men's Group - Conversation
8 am @ Lodge
@ Lodge
12
Exercise - 8 am
@ Lodge
Tennis - Mixed - 8 am
KWC General Meeting
10:30 am @ Lodge
❤
Lodge Dining 11-8:30
Exercise - 8 am
19
@ Lodge
Tennis - Mixed - 8 am
KWC Intermediate Bridge
10:30 am @ Lodge
KWC Bridge
12:30 pm @ Lodge
Kiwanis Dinner
6:30 pm @ Lodge
LK Angler Club
7 pm @ Lodge
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Texas Hold’em
6:45 pm @ Lodge
Lodge Dining 11-9:30
13
Beginner Genealogy
10:30 am @ Lodge
Texas Hold’em
6:45 pm @ Lodge
Lodge Dining 11-9:30
Lodge Dining 11-8:30
❤Happy
14
Valentine's Day
FOL Valentine's Dinner and
Dance 7 pm @ Lodge
Lodge Dining 11-9:30
21
Kiowa Quilt Bee Sew Day
9 am @ Lodge
LKACC Bass Tournament
@Pavilion
Texas Hold’em
6:45 pm @ Lodge
27
@ Lodge
Tennis - Mixed - 8 am
Lodge Dining 11-9:30
20
26
Exercise - 8 am
Geneaology
1 pm @ Lodge
Lodge Dining 11-8:30
7
KWC Book Review
10 am @ 108 Sequoya
Lodge Dining 11-9:30
KWC Canasta
12:45 pm @ Lodge
Lodge Dining 11-6
6
Lodge Dining 11-8:30
KWC Bible Study
10 am @ 113 Cayuga Trl.
Texas Hold’em
7 pm @ Lodge
SATURDAY
ICVFD Board Meeting
7 pm @ 550 Kiowa Dr. W.
KWC Intermediate Bridge
10:30 am @ Lodge
KWC Bridge
12:30 pm @ Lodge
To
Va My
le
nt
in
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22
Lodge Dining Closed
Lodge Dining 11-8:30
Texas Hold’em
7 pm @ Lodge
LKPOA Board Mtg 6 pm @ Lodge
Lunch Menu 11-6
Lodge Dining 11-8:30
LKSUD Board Mtg
9 am @ 133 KDS
KWC Canasta Lessons
noon @ Lodge
KWC Canasta
12:45 pm @ Lodge
KWC Intermediate Bridge
10:30 am @ Lodge
KWC Bridge
12:30 pm @ Lodge
Kiwanis Dinner
6:30 pm @ Lodge
Men's Group - Conversation
8 am @ Lodge
Chapel Choir 8 am @ Lodge
Exercise - 8 am
@ Lodge
Tennis - Mixed - 8 am
Texas Hold’em
7 pm @ Lodge
11
KWC Garden & Nature
9:30 am @ 925 KDW
5
FRIDAY
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Texas Hold’em
6:45 pm @ Lodge
Lodge Dining 11-9:30
phone numbers
MGA Mtg & Shotgun
Scramble
11:30 am for
12:30 pm Tee Off
Lodge Dining 11-9:30
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ICVFD Annual Meeting
4 pm @ Lodge
Lodge Dining 11-9:30
CALENDAR . ..................................665-4275
COMMUNIQUE OFFICE................ 665-4275
FRONT GATE/SECURITY................ 665-3221
L.K. SPECIAL UTILITY DIST.............. 668-8391
LODGE & TAVERN . .......................665-3741
POA OFFICE.................................. 665-1055
PRO SHOP .....................................668-7394
FOR EMERGENCIES...... DIAL 911
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Lake Kiowa Realty
Carolyn Akin
940-736-4654
Joann Broughton
940-372-3952
Cheryll Brown
940-668-8588
Mischa Brown
940-641-1231
Kay Creech
940-668-1769
Brandon Erwin
940-390-8126
Donna Erwin
940-736-0109
Mike Erwin
940-736-3881
Jonathan Fuqua
903-815-4748
Marion Hoeflein
940-668-7864
Charles Huddleston
940-727-8379
Kay Kane
940-665-0868
Elaine Otway
940-736-0022
Mike Pulec
940-727-1016
Don Schneider
940-736-8889
Don Sloan
940-727-8248
Nona Tipps
940-284-9444
David Verhaert
214-789-3584
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#1844 Golf Course
103 Cayuga Tr. N.
4-3-2+golf cart $359,900
#1297 Waterfront
120 Seminole Dr. E.
3-2-2.5 $394,900
#119 Interior
105 Kiowa Dr. S.
3-1.5-2 $96,500
#1655 Waterfront
1318 Kiowa Dr. E.
4-3-3 $399,000
#1715 Waterfront
146 Blackfoot Tr. N.
3-2-2.5 $425,000
#326 Golf Course
417 Kiowa Dr. W.
4-3full2half-3+golf cart $795,000
#1558-60 Interior
102 Houston Dr. E.
3-3-2 $208,500
#649 Waterfront
721 Kiowa Dr. W.
3-2 $360,000
#770 Waterfront
1249 Kiowa Dr. W.
3-2.5-2 $475,000
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#1675 Interior
124 Mohave Dr. E.
3-2-2.5 $142,500
#752 Waterfront
1215 Kiowa Dr. W.
5-3.5-3+man cave $648,000
#1236 Interior
218 Cayuga Tr. N.
2-2-2+golf cart $205,000
# 1853 Golf Course
114 Kiowa Dr. N.
3-2.5-2 $229,900
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WATER RELATED
#1660-61 1328 Kiowa Dr. E. $498,000
#168
308 Kiowa Dr. E. $350,000
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GOLF COURSE
108 Kiowa Dr. N.
INTERIOR
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#1695 Interior
106 Blackfoot Tr. N.
3-2-2 $300,000
#585-86 Interior
112 Santa Fe Tr. E.
4-4-5+2liv $695,000
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#1590 Interior
300 Comanche Dr. E.
3-2-1+golf cart $250,000
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#1500 #1138 #1141 #1080 #567-68
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#1576-77 Interior
101 Tomahawk Dr. E.
4-2-2 $239,995
INTERIOR
100 Comanche Dr. E. $13,000
209 Comanche Dr. E. $15,000
215 Comanche Dr. E. $19,900
109 Seminole Cv. E. $19,900
100-2 Shoshone Dr. E.$25,000
108 Colt Dr. E.
$30,000
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(940) 665-0724