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Volume 66 Issue XII
Official Publication of The Lake Waukomis Association
DECEMBER 2014
JANUARY
Jan 2, midnight, nominations for Hall
of Fame due in at city office
Jan 5, 12 noon, Retirees’ Meeting
Jan 5, 7 pm, Men’s Club Meeting
Jan 11, 4 - 6 pm, New Resident gettogether (see p. 12 for details)
Jan 13, 7 pm, Assoc. Board Meeting
Jan 14, 7 pm, City Council Meeting
Jan 17, Submissions due, NEWS
Jan 20, 5 pm, Filing Period with City
Clerk ends for Lake Waukomis
Mayor, Aldermen, and Municipal
Judge positions
SNEAK PEEK
FEBRUARY
Feb 13, Lake Waukomis Homeowner
Association’s Annual Meeting
Clockwise from top left: Santa listened carefully to Morgan Heitman’s Christmas
requests; Dick Cull (at left) was a participant in the Holiday Homes Tour - Patti
Clark (center) and Debby Berkel were impressed by Dick’s collection of carousel
horses; Tyler Koch raked up 9 bags of leaves at the 100 block Community Garden
to satisfy the community service hours needed for his involvement in his school’s
Junior National Honor Society - thanks, Tyler!; Children’s Christmas Choir Director
Judy Simmons with her colorful group of lake youngsters as they prepared to sing
Christmas carols at the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting. Banner photo: Santa
Claus and his elf.
LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
OFFICIALS
Association Directors
Executive Board
Peggy Coriell, President, (741-8278)
Jim Hopper, Exec. Vice-President (741-2467)
Terry Hoog, Vice-President/Sgt. At Arms, (741-0035)
Laura Church, Secretary/Treasurer (587-9281)
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Lake Hazards/Water Quality - Larry Marsh (746-4573)
Community Appearance - Teddi Wolff (587-2139)
Trailer Park - Dale Crouch (587-7540)
Community Building - Terry Hoog (741-0035)
Conservation - Ed Landis (741-0600) & Terry Morton (741
-5820)
Deed of Restrictions/By-laws - Laura Church (587-9281)
Dock Placement - Herb Steffens (741-4191) & Beth Hill
(522-0503)
4th of July - Jon Hart (896-7188)
Newsletter - Teddi Wolff (587-2139)
Parkways/Unplatted Property - Bill Ruckman (726-3299)
& Carl Croan (582-9341)
Silt Mgmnt/Stormwater Control - Jim Hopper (741-2467)
Admin. Coordinator, Donna Rhodus (741-2079)
City Board of Aldermen
John Douglas, Mayor (741-2670)
Steve Sanders, Municipal Judge
Donnie Hachman, Chief of Police/Public Safety Director
Donna Rhodus, Court Clerk (741-2079)
Cindy Erich, City Clerk (741-2079)
Paul Fryrear, Ward I - Maintenance (587-3539)
Bill Hogewood, Ward I - Public Safety (304-886-6101)
Kevin Roepe, Ward II - President/Treasurer (863-7301)
Sandy Massock, Ward II - Park/Dam (326-7342)
Newsletter Staff
Teddi Wolff, Editor/Photographer (587-2139)
Email address: [email protected]
Lake Waukomis Website - www.lakewaukomis.org
Kevin Wallace, Webmaster ([email protected])
Lake Waukomis Facebook Page Link
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/350710843486?ap=1
EDITOR’S NOTE: Articles submitted by residents & published in the Lake Waukomis News are not necessarily the
views & opinions of the Lake Waukomis Association.
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by Peggy Coriell, President
It is almost the end of another year. 2014 was a good year
in a lot of ways. Our lake is full and we had enough rain during the
year to keep our trees and lawns healthy with only a minimum of extra
watering. Rain is very important to us Lake residents but it can present some problems in the form of storm water runoff. This year the
Association completed a major storm water project in the 800 block.
There was some inconvenience to residents but the completed project
now directs water in a much better way and protects our roadways
from further damage. Another project planned will look at the erosion
that occurs along the Green Hills entrance. Lake resident Mary
Dwyer is working with the Association directors to find a workable and
attractive plan. Other accomplishments of your association this year
include a very successful 4th of July celebration, spring and fall
cleanups, trailer park improvements, and adding walleyes to the lake.
(the Men's Club added trout) There was also the usual dock inspections and Deed of Restriction letters. A new and sturdy stairway was
built on the back of the community building . Thanks to the directors
and the many volunteers who made all of this possible.
A special thanks to Dana DeMasters and Cindy Law who
worked many hours on the Zebra Mussels regulations. We will start
training in January and a member of each family will have to show
proof of taking it before they can pay dock fees. Our intent is not to
overburden anyone but we want to make sure everyone knows how to
protect our lake against this menace. We will make the training fun so
watch for announcements of dates.
Another special thanks goes to Tyler Koch who cleaned up
the 100 block Community Garden as a project for his involvement in
the Junior National Honor Society.
My wish for everyone is that 2015 is a very good year for
each of you and that each of us continues to find great joy in living at
Lake Waukomis.
Donations toward the Community
Building courtyard improvement
project in Charlie’s memory can
be made to "Charles Hinson
Memorial Fund" at The Bank of
Weston, 6510 NW Prairieview
Road, KCMO 64151, or taken to
the Lake Waukomis City Office.
LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
by Mayor John Douglas
Thanks to the generosity of many of you, the two families
we adopted for Christmas this year were able to enjoy the Holiday
with gifts and food they would not otherwise have received. Many of
you purchased gifts, and contributions to the Mayor's Christmas tree
fund were received from the Women's Club, Men's Club, and Retiree's
Club, as well as cash donations from individuals. This made it possible to provide a nice Christmas for the families that they would not
otherwise have experienced. Many thanks to Dale Lightfoot for identifying the families and facilitating delivery of the gifts.
I had been involved in decorating the outdoor tree in front of
the community building the past several years, but I really had no idea
how much additional work was involved in preparing for the lighting
ceremony, reception, and decorating the community building. Many
thanks to Barry Sanderson and those Men's Club members who overcame several logistical problems to install the lights on the dam again
this year, and to Dick Cull for providing a lift truck. Bill Massock and
Gary Fiddler braved cold and wind to install the lights on the railing
adjacent to the parking lot, as well as on the Christmas tree. Marcia
Douglas and Janus Hinson co-chaired the entire event, and Marcia
helped me decorate the tree in the courtyard again this year. Ed Landis picked out the tree and got it safely anchored in place. Barb
Marsh assisted in getting the event on Santa's busy schedule, so our
lake children were able to tell Santa what they most wanted for Christmas. Judy Simmons utilized her musical talents to lead us in singing
and directing the children's choir. (We had a nice turnout, but we
hope to have more children singing in the choir next year. It really
adds joy to the celebration.) The lighting ceremony has been an annual event since 1992, so it probably meets the definition of a
"tradition" in our community at this point. In addition, thanks to our
Chief Donnie Hachman and the police department for making sure
Santa was here and able to safely deliver candy to children of the lake
on Christmas morning.
It is possible many residents do not realize we have a celebrity living in our community. Even though he resides at Lake Waukomis, Daniel Jacobs was recently named as one of "The 25 Most Influential People in Kansas". That distinction was possible because the
"Red Bag Charity Program", founded by Daniel over 31 years ago,
reaches many needy families in Kansas, as well as Missouri. Thanks
to his efforts, that program now benefits more the 1500 children and
60 families every Christmas. This year the Men's Club once again
volunteered to assist Daniel in loading and delivering the gifts. Congratulations to Daniel, and thanks to everyone who assisted him this
year!! Daniel always takes time to give credit to the many volunteers
who make it possible for his program to be successful, but he is truly
the catalyst of this incredible program. Thank you, Daniel, for all you
do!!
Your city council recently entered into an agreement with Sager
Construction Management & Consulting, Inc. to assess the condition of our
roads and develop a roadway management plan. This assessment should
be completed by early March. More to follow on this topic in the spring. So
far we have received $44,525.44 from the County in road money since the
ownership of our roads was transferred from the HOA to the City in
December 2013. This won't be nearly enough to complete a major overhaul
of our roads in future years, but it will be very helpful with regular
maintenance. Right now we are "banking" these funds for future use.
Our temporary levy for a fire suppression service agreement with K.C.
expires in the spring. It will be on the ballot for renewal on the next election
day, April 7, 2015. This temporary levy has to be renewed every three
years, and it was last on the ballot in April 2012. The wording on the ballot
will make it sound like a tax increase is being requested, but in reality, the
new temporary levy to be requested will be at the existing rate. Lake
residents get a reduction in home owner insurance rates due to this contract
arrangement for fire suppression services, so it is important that it pass.
More to follow on this subject between now and April.
We recently received a very positive report from the MO
Department of Natural Resources based on their inspection of our dam last
fall. As a result, our dam registration permit has been renewed for another
two years. The inspector was complimentary about the work that has been
done to channel and control the seepage on the right abutment of the dam.
We will continue to monitor this seepage to be certain it does not increase to
an unacceptable rate. Many thanks to Sandy Massock, Steve Sanders, Ed
Landis, and Stan Anderson for their continued diligence in this critical and
ongoing program.
Nominations for the lake "Hall of Fame" are due by January 2.
Nomination forms can be obtained in the city office and turned in to me or
Cindy Erich, city clerk. The selection committee is scheduled to meet on
January 7. This honor should not be confused with the "Citizen of the Year"
award presented by the Association. The Hall of Fame award is provided to
recognize those individuals who have made a significant long term
contribution to our community. The annual Citizen of the Year award is
based on activities during the current year. Both awards will be presented at
the annual HOA membership meeting on February 13, 2015. Please mark
that date on your calendar and plan to attend.
The spirit of volunteerism has been very visible in this Holiday
season. So many people donate their time to improve the quality of life for
everyone in our community. We are most appreciative. Marcia and I want
to wish everyone on the lake a Healthy and Happy New Year. See you
around the lake!
CITY OF LAKE WAUKOMIS
CITY ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015, TO ELECT
MAYOR - 1 YEAR TERM
ALDERMAN, WARD I - North Shore - 2 YEAR TERM
ALDERMAN, WARD II - South Shore - 2 YEAR TERM
ALDERMAN, WARD II - South Shore - 1 YEAR TERM
MUNICIPAL JUDGE - 2 YEAR TERM
FILING PERIOD WITH CITY CLERK:
8:00 AM DEC 16, 2014 - 5:00 PM JAN 20, 2015
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LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
Car Stops
Traffic Warnings
28
18
Tickets
11
Failure to Appear in Court
4
Licensing
1
Insurance
1
Stop Sign
2
Speed
7
Expired City Sticker
3
Parking
1
Calls for Service
20
Reports
Fire/Co Alarm
1
Parking Issues
2
Property Damage
1
Medicals
1
Receive Information
3
Assisting Other Agencies
Residence Checks
7
207
Interested in purchasing a
commemorative brick in
the Community Building’s
courtyard and being a part
of history? See
the flyer insert in
this edition of the
NEWS for details.
Services rendered: Briar Clippery Dog
Grooming - 305 N. Shore Drive. Small
and medium dogs. Lake Waukomis resident. Also, need thick used bath towels will pay up to $2 per towel. 587-7393.
Services rendered: Want to protect your
boat or other recreational items? Have
them shrink-wrapped!
www.KCshrinkwrap.com Lake resident
816-398-8187.
For sale: If no-one has come to your
door selling Girl Scout cookies, and you
would like to buy some, please call lake
resident (and Girl Scout) Demi Spini at
816-587-4248 or email Demi at [email protected]. Please call or email by
January 15, 2015.
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by Chief of Police Donnie Hachman
Office: Call 816-741-2071
Dispatcher (non-emergency): Call 816-858-3521
Emergency: Call 911
Email – [email protected]
ACTUAL EVENT
One cold February day, an empty nest couple decided to take a drive to see grandma, who
lived just two hours away, for a couple days, so they packed a few things, bundled themselves up and
off they went to grandma’s house. As this couple backed out of their garage on the snow-packed
driveway, neither one of them noticed that the garage door opener was not able to completely close the
door and its automatic safety reverse feature re-opened the garage door. Temperatures that night
bottomed out around -2 degrees which froze several of the home’s water pipes that ran through the
open garage and basement area. The next morning, a watchful neighbor saw the open garage door and
the residents’ vehicle gone, so in an effort to be a good neighbor, he shut the garage door after clearing
the snow which had prevented it from closing the previous day. Several hours passed and the home’s
heating system eventually caught up and heated the home to a toasty 70 degrees which in turn
defrosted all of the frozen pipes, spewing water everywhere and disabling the furnace.
Several hours passed before a neighbor called police to report a possible water main break
because she could see a large stream of water running between the houses and into the lake. On
arrival, police quickly discovered that this did not involve a water main break but that the water was just
pouring out of the neighbor’s garage. Looking into the garage windows, the officer could see busted
water pipes spraying gallons of water throughout the home.
The officer attempted to contact the home owners, but the only number he had was their
home phone number and obviously they were not at home. The officer continued to seek information
from neighbors as to the whereabouts of the home owners and any other contact phone numbers they
may have provided, but all his efforts failed as no one was able to give any useful information. The city
maintenance crew responded and shut the water off to the residence at the main line which solved the
free flowing water problem; however the sun was beginning to set and with it the freezing temperatures
would surely turn the residence into a solid block of ice. There was nothing the city could do but to wait
for the return of the home owners.
I tell you this story because in my 30+ years in public service I have been witness to many
situations like this where emergency personnel have an urgent need to contact residents about an
emergency situation and have no way to reach them until they return home. I have included in this
month’s newsletter an Emergency Contacts List which I fully support and hope that all residents will
take the time to complete the form and to return it to City Hall. The information you provide on this form
will only be used by the Lake Waukomis Police Department in its official duties of emergency
notifications and will not be shared with any other parties.
RESIDENCE CHECK: A complete check of the exterior of the residence, including the physical
checking of all windows and doors. Pick up papers and packages.
RESIDENCE WATCH: A visual check only. No physical checking unless something suspicious is
observed or reported.
TO SET UP A RESIDENCE CHECK OR WATCH: Call 741-2071 or check the City web site at
www.lakewaukomis.org.
Please remember to report any suspicious persons or activity to the police department by calling 911 or
the non-emergency police number at 816-858-3521.
LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
by Steve Burger, President
Christmas Season started for 34 retirees on December 1st with a ham dinner and the Senior Barn Players’
Christmas Show. It warmed us up on a cold day.
January’s meeting will be on January 5th with pot-luck
lunch at noon, followed by election of officers. Program
information is not available at this time. We welcome all
retirees. Just come.
by Donna Rhodus, Lake Waukomis Historian
In 1963, Santa traveled around the Lake on Christmas morning
for the first time, to deliver candy to all our little kids. He has been visiting
us every year since. In 1965, he expanded his travels on Christmas morning to include Platte Woods, Park Forrest and other neighboring communities. After that one year, he devoted his time to only Lake Waukomis.
Thanks, Santa and your helpers, for making our Christmas morning special.
Now Ida Clayton will share some warm winter humor:
Says Ida: Okay, good readers who expect something light
& humorous from me - I hope you're not disappointed that
I'm providing some words of wisdom, sort of, to begin
2015.
The Story of Burnt Biscuits
"When I was a kid my mom would fix breakfast-type food
for dinner every now and then. I remember one night in
particular when she had made 'breakfast' after a long, hard
day at work. On that evening, long long ago, my mom
placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned
biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if
anyone noticed. Yet, all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how my day was at
school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do
remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that biscuit and eat every bite!”
"When I got up from the table that evening, I remember
hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said: 'Honey, I love
burned biscuits.' Later that night I went to kiss Daddy good
-night and asked him if he really liked his biscuits burned.
He wrapped me in his arms and said, 'Your momma put in
a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides,
a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone.'“
"Life is full of imperfect things....and imperfect people. I'm
not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and
anniversaries just like everyone else. But what I've learned
over the years is that learning to accept each other’s faults
- and choosing to celebrate each other’s differences - is
one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship."
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Good sports Janus Hinson and Frankie Fiddler (above and below) were
enlisted by the Senior Barn Players to participate in their Christmas
show; cute couple Judy Simmons and Bill Hogewood (above right).
The Platte AARP Chapter 1390 meeting will be held at 12:00 noon every
second Tuesday of every month at Wexford Place, 6500 N. Cosby Ave.,
Kansas City, MO, 64151. Persons age 50 and over are welcome. We
have hot lunches, entertainment, and door prizes. We focus on keeping
Social Security, Medicare and Health Care safe, secure, and strong,
preserving our life answers. Call early for reservations at 816-455-0135
or 816-808-0991. See you soon!
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LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
by Barry Sanderson, President
MERRY CHRISTMAS……..
We hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas Light display across
the Dam. Installation of the lights is a Men’s Club project, but we
wouldn’t have been able to accomplish it this year without the help of
Dick Cull and Rob Slaton. Dick allows us to use his lift truck every
year, but when a mechanical problem (flat tire with balky lug nuts)
arose that morning, Rob answered our call for help and had us back
on the job within an hour or so. Thanks Dick, Rob, and all the Men’s
Club members that made this annual display possible. I feel the lights
make our community look special. Way to go, guys.!!!!
The Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides were held this year on
December 7th after the Women’s Club Holiday Home tour and Bazaar
to help everyone get in the Holiday spirit. Unfortunately, the weather
didn’t co-operate (this is one time I would have rather had snow than
rain) but we still had more than 50 people come over for a ride.
Thanks to all who came out for a ride and made a donation to help
those less fortunate during the Holidays. I hope all those who came
out had a good time and will let those who didn’t make it this year
know what they missed. Even though it was rainy this year, the firepit
and hot cocoa had everyone ready for the Holidays to begin. A Very
Special thanks go out to those individuals who helped sponsor the
event this year.
On December 13th, the Men’s Club once again had the
chance to assist Daniel Jacobs and Ed Weiser with their “Red Bag”
Project. We loaded and transported Christmas gifts and necessities
for 2 families and over 100 “red bags” and at least 20 shiny new
bicycles to help make Christmas a little brighter for these two families
and many, many other children from around 50 other families north of
the river. The work that Daniel and Ed do for so many others is really
extraordinary. Thanks to the City/Association for providing the needed
space to hold the donations until they were picked up and distributed.
The Club held our annual nominations for our board at the
December meeting. Dale Crouch will be our new President and Bill
Ruckman will be our Vice-President. Carl Croan and John Greenlee
will continue as our Treasurer and Secretary, respectively. Jeff Jans
was re-appointed as Membership Chair and I will become our
Historian. I am confident that the Men’s Club will keep moving forward
in serving our community in the very capable hands of these
gentlemen. Thanks Guys, for all the help and support you’ve given me
during my three years as President. You guys are a BIG reason why
I’ll proudly say in this column for one last time, “I live at Lake
Waukomis”.
HAPPY NEW YEAR…….enjoy the Holiday and stay safe. If you
have any questions regarding the Men’s Club, feel free to contact me,
Barry Sanderson, at 816-517-0386 or email to
[email protected]. Next meeting – January 5th, 2014 @ 7 pm
at the Community Building.
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Note from Editor: I am re-running
the photos of our veterans taken
at last month’s Men’s Club
Veterans’ Day breakfast, with
corrected individual identification.
If there are any additional
corrections, please contact Carl
Croan at 816-582-9341.
Top photo, sitting, L-R: Jim Lawlor, Navy, Vietnam; Jim DeArmond,
Army, Vietnam; Frank Royer, Army, WWII - POW; Lee Williams, Navy,
WWII; Bill Massock, Air Force, Vietnam. Top photo, standing, L-R:
Wayne Lorfing, Army, Vietnam; Dan Thomason, Army, Vietnam; Jon
Krebbs, Army, Vietnam; Ben Thomason, Army, Vietnam; Dick Setter,
Navy, Vietnam; Dave Ruse, Navy, Vietnam; Ted Smith, Army, Vietnam;
John Greenlee, Navy, Vietnam; Doug Christensen, Army, Vietnam Era;
Stan Widau, Air Force, Vietnam; Larry Marsh, Marines, Okinawa; Dale
Crouch, Army, Vietnam; Bill Clayton, Army, Korean Era; Ed Weiser, Navy,
Vietnam - Purple Heart. Bottom photo, L-R: Erik Heitman, Army,
Afghanistan and Iraq; Terry Morton, Army, Vietnam; Merv Bye, Army,
Korea. Thank you for your service!
L-R: Barry Sanderson, Ed
Weiser, Terry Hoog, Denys
Collins, and Daniel Jacobs, at the
Red Bag collection site.
Men’s Club members
off-loaded the Red Bags
and bikes into the
Community Building for
later distribution (one
member even brought
his visiting relatives to
help).
LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
by Tina Buckler, Co-President
It’s the most Wonderful time of the Year! I hope you are taking
the time to pause and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells that the
holiday season brings! It is a season of giving and the residents of Lake
Waukomis have been very generous!
November was a busy month for the Women’s Club. At the
membership meeting, items were gathered to send to lake resident
Fawn Heitman, and fellow members of the armed services. Fourteen
boxes were sent overseas. A generous $200 donation was made by the
American Legion Post in Parkville to assist with the cost of mailing.
Thank you to Rebecca Hart for heading up this project. In addition, 2 car
-loads of coats and blankets were gathered and delivered to a collection
site for the Kansas City Star’s Project Warmth. Thank you to Robin
Banes and Amy Barrett for coordinating this project. The Women’s Club
gifted $250 to the City for the Mayor's Christmas Tree families, $100 to
Daniel Jacob’s Red Bag project and $50 each to our city employees:
Cindy, Doug, Ed, Terry and Donna. Resident Judy Simmons once again
directed a choir of children who sang Christmas carols at the Mayor’s
Christmas Tree Lighting. Thank you for sharing your talent!
On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Women’s Club hosted its annual
Holiday luncheon for members and their guests at B.C. Bistro located in
Platte Woods. Approximately 50 women were in attendance. A delicious
meal consisting of 2 salads, 2 entrees, 2 sandwiches and cheesecake
was served. Each person was asked to write a blessing on a Christmas
tree cut-out; these were gathered and redistributed to the attendees. All
of those in attendance were given a holiday mug filled with cocoa mix for
2 from Janus Hinson’s recipe collection, plus a candy cane. Members
said they enjoyed the meal and were glad to support a local business. A
big “thank you” to our Vice-Presidents Amy Barrett and Robin Banes for
organizing this event. The Holiday Bazaar and Homes Tour held Dec. 7
was once again a huge success. Five residents graciously opened their
homes: 359: Arthur and Pamela Kellogg; 763: Mark Schreiner and Judy
Springer, 821: Tom and Karen Hay, 1097: Dr. Frank and Christi
Gardner, and 1109: Dick Cull. Over 130 tickets were sold for the event,
our largest participation ever! Thank you to Mickie Shroeder & Jeff Jans
for hosting dinner for the Homes Tour participants on Dec. 6th. Many
lake residents along with several other vendors sold a variety of items at
the Bazaar. Thank you to Terry Hoog for spending the afternoon making
home-made St. Louis style pizzas for all to enjoy. A special “thank you”
to Laurel Hoog, Women’s Club treasurer, for all that she does for this
event and throughout the year. A big “shout out” to Peggy Coriell and
Patty Russell for chairing this event. Thank you to all who supported this
holiday event by helping the Homes Tour hosts, baking cookies or pies
for the Bazaar, or just by attending.
There will not be a meeting in January but we hope to see you
at the meeting on Feb. 5 at 7 pm. The theme will be “Minit to Win It!”
Our hostesses will be: Mary Dwyer, Shirley Pugsley, and Mary
Matthews. Come enjoy their tasty treats!
The Women’s Club Board would like to wish each of you a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Top row: Theresa Edwards and
Denice Hostetter at the Bazaar;
Karen Hay and Mary Dwyer both had booths at the Bazaar. Middle row:
Cheryl Bernhardt and Sallie Rudd at the Holiday Luncheon; crafty Karen
Shepard. Bottom row: Mark Schreiner & Judy Springer graciously
opened up their home for the Holiday Homes Tour; Judy Champion and
Susie Deere wore their holiday sweaters and bright smiles to the
luncheon. Photo below: a large contingent of Lake Waukomians
attended the Tuba Christmas concert at Kauffman Center on Dec. 8th.
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LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
NEW BOAT STICKERS for 2015
by Larry Marsh, Hazards Committee Chair
You're gonna love 'em! At least we
hope so. The idea is to make sure that watercraft
that belong on Lake Waukomis can be properly
identified. And perhaps more importantly, any that
do NOT belong can also be identified. There's
only one little drawback to getting these neat, new
stickers: it's going to take a little work on your
part.
And by now you've no doubt guessed it,
this related to Zebra Mussels. You may have
already noted the insert in this paper about zebra
mussel (ZM) rules. The rules are not really as
onerous as you might think. And what you need
to know is that we (meaning ALL of our lake
community) need these rules. Those of you who
have paid attention to these newsletters know that
we've been writing about ZM's for months. And
we've restricted access to boats and trailers at the
boat launch for years. But there is still more to be
done.
Again, those of you who've read these
articles well know the dangers of this plague and
that a lot of volunteer effort has already been
expended in hopes of keeping the little beasties
out of our lake. The concern is this: how do we
reach people who have NOT read or paid
attention to all that's been done to keep us safe
and clear of the mussels.
The board has adopted procedures, the
rules and training requirement, in order to reach
EVERY HOUSEHOLD on the lake. And
neighbors, it IS that important! That's the reason
for the training and certification program. We will
make available training related to ZM prevention,
and (here's the work part) each household needs
to access the training, and sign off that they have
done so, in order to get their 2015 boat stickers.
This will be made as easy and convenient as
possible so please remember that this is
necessary. The goal is to do everything we, all of
us, can do to keep our lake, its future, and our
property values safe.
Stickers will be required for ALL
watercraft, including kayaks, paddle boats, wakeboards and any others. It's really just an
extension of the "No Gear but from Here"
program. So please be ready and willing to
cooperate and pass the word to your neighbors.
The details of the training opportunities will be
forthcoming.
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CONSERVATION
by Ed Landis, Conservation Committee Chair
As winter comes, so do the migrating geese. You will at times hear loud
sounds set off to move the geese off the lake. This is best done before they set for the
night as they will move to another area off the lake before night sets in.
All dogs and cats are required to have a license and it must be on the animal; this helps if
your pet is lost or injured.
All boats entering the waters of Lake Waukomis need to be inspected for zebra mussels paddleboats, canoes, anything that floats. Please do not allow your guests to bring
anything that has been in any other waters than the waters of Lake Waukomis. Buy a
minnow bucket & allow them to use it, or tell them to buy one & leave it with you.
Limits are set to help maintain our fish population. Please respect the limits.
 Trout - 2 per person per day till April 1st, thereafter 4 daily.
 Bass - 6 daily, 12 in possession. You may keep fish over 15 inches in length.
 Channel Catfish - 10 daily, 20 in possession not less than 14 inches in length.
 Walleye - 4 daily, 8 in possession. MUST be over 15 inches in length.
 Crappies- 15 daily, 30 in possession.
 Bluegill- no limit, keep fish over 6 inches in length.
Please, DO NOT FEED the animals. This is a City Ordinance.
Support the Missouri Department of Conservation. Buy a fishing license.
DOCK WAITING LIST PLACEMENT REQUEST
by Herb Steffens, Dock Committee Co-chair
1. These requests are addressed on a first come basis by each block.
2. Home owners must apply for a Dock space within their block or adjacent block.
3. If there is not a Dock location available within their block or adjacent block, the home owner
may attempt to share a Dock with a Dock owner in their block or adjacent block.
4. Upon finding a Dock location with the Dock Committee, in accordance to Dock Rule 4. L. A
dock may be attached or anchored to seawalls only by the current seawall owner’s permission.
Then you must get an ‘Application to Obtain a Temporary Dock Placement Permit’ from the
Dock Committee.
5. A new Dock MUST be built and placed within 90 days of notification of space available, or
forfeit that Dock location.
6. A home owner may decline a Dock location, but keep their original priority spot in the Dock
Waiting List.
7. This waiting list does not guarantee a spot will ever become available for you.
8. I further understand that if I fail to remain in good standing of the Association, by failure to
pay required Association dues and/or Dock and boat fees, Dock privileges will be forfeited.
Home owner’s address _______________________________
Block _______ Lot ____________
First-tier_____ Second-tier________
(Print name) _______________________________________
Date Application Made _____________
(Signature) _________________________________________
Waiting List Applications shall be kept in the city office by the Association Adm. Coordinator.
1-12-2010 ESTABLISHED DOCK RULE 5 – PROCEDURES (a) DOCKS ( 1 ) PLACEMENTS &
PERMITS (i) The Dock Placement Committee shall grant a first-tier property owner, whenever
possible, a Permit to place a dock within their lot boundary. The committee shall upon application by
a second-tier property owner, grant them a Permit to place a dock at a point close to the owner’s lot,
if space is available.
LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
LAKE WAUKOMIS ASSOCIATION
Board of Directors
December 9, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL: Directors Present: Peggy Coriell, Laura Church, Ed Landis, Carl
Croan, Larry Marsh, Dale Crouch, Terry Morton, Jim Hopper, Bill Ruckman,
Terry Hoog, Herb Steffens, Teddi Wolff, Donna Rhodus, Adm.Coor. Directors
Absent: Jon Hart (excused), Beth Hill (excused).
Guests President Coriell welcomed the following guests: Mayor Douglas, Bill
Massock and Alderman Hogewood.
Minutes The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Mr. Croan
moved to approve the minutes as printed. Ms. Wolff seconded and the motion
carried by unanimous vote.
Treasurer’s Report Ms. Church reviewed the current financial reports. Ms.
Church moved to approve the bills for payment. Mr. Crouch seconded and the
motion carried by unanimous vote.
Adm. Coordinator Ms. Rhodus reported that liens will be filed with Platte
County for nine past due Lake Waukomis Association Assessment accounts.
After discussion, the Board agreed that watercraft and dock permits for 2015 will
not be renewed for property owners with outstanding assessments.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
mended that the fee for cleaning the Community Building be increased by $20.00
per week. After discussion, Mr. Hoog moved to pay Patty Flavin $300.00 per
month to clean the Community Building. Mr. Ruckman seconded and the motion
carried by unanimous vote.
Conservation Mr. Landis said he has a group of volunteers who will cut cedar
trees for crappie beds this year. They have a source for the cedar trees and
cedar crappie beds will last longer. Also he located a twenty-four foot pontoon
boat with a 25 horsepower motor that is for sale. He said that if the Board approves the pontoon boat, it will be a work boat and the current boat will be sold.
After discussion, Mr. Landis moved to approve up to $1500.00 for the pontoon
boat, Mr. Crouch seconded and the motion carried by unanimous vote.
Docks
Mr. Steffens had no further report but he asked about the status of
the dock belonging to Frank O’Neal. President Coriell said the attorney is preparing a letter for Mr. O’Neal.
Liaison
City: Mayor Douglas said there are gift tags left for the families we
have adopted this Christmas. He said the Hall of Fame Committee will meet on
January 7, 2015. The Board of Aldermen will have a final reading of an ordinance to increase the building permit fees. Also, a final reading of an ordinance
to address regulations for parking pads. After the City meeting the Aldermen
and guests will sack candy for Santa to deliver Christmas morning.
LWWC: President Coriell said the Lake Waukomis Women’s Club had another
successful Christmas Bazaar and Homes Tour. She said 138 participated in the
Homes Tour.
LWMC: Mr. Croan said 61 rode the horse-drawn sleigh on December 7th. He
said the Lake Waukomis Men’s Club will help with the Christmas Families Red
Bag project on Saturday. They held their election of officers and Dale Crouch
was elected President and Bill Ruckman was elected Vice President.
Zebra Mussel Regulations President Coriell reported that the Zebra Mussel
Committee met and clarified some of the language in the proposed regulations.
The final draft was submitted to the Directors by email. After discussion, Mr.
Marsh moved to approve the amended final draft of the Zebra Mussel Policy, Mr.
Crouch seconded and the motion carried by unanimous vote. A copy of the
policy will be published in the Lake Waukomis NEWS.
Newspaper Ms. Wolff said the deadline for the next edition of the NEWS is
December 13th.
Garden Agreement Mr. Ruckman reviewed the 2015 agreement for the garden plots below the dam. Mr. Ruckman moved to approve the agreement as
printed, Ms. Wolff seconded and the motion carried by unanimous vote.
Dock Waiting List Placement Request Mr. Steffens submitted proposed regulations for dock waiting list placement requests. (Copy on file.) In the discussion
that followed, some concern was expressed regarding rule #3. After discussion,
Mr. Steffens moved to approve the regulations as presented, Mr. Marsh seconded. The motion failed by the following vote: 2 – Aye and 9 – Nay.
Mr. Crouch then moved to approve the proposed regulations with the deletion of
rule #3. Mr. Croan seconded and the motion carried by a majority vote.
Silt Mr. Hopper reviewed his written report. (Copy on file.) With regard to the
Stormwater Grant Project, he said the grates for the driveways will be replaced
December 22nd. Also, he said he has a summary of costs for those interested.
Discussion was held regarding landscaping and mailboxes that were moved at
the site of this project.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: President Coriell asked for committee reports. All
written reports are on file and available upon request.
Parkway Mr. Croan said the committee met to discuss landscaping for the
entrance off of Green Hills Road. They are taking bids from three landscaping
companies. Funding for the project was discussed.
Trailer Park Mr. Crouch asked about our options if the residents using the Trailer Park do not comply with the rules and regulations. Discussion followed regarding this concern.
Water Quality Mr. Marsh reported a Kansas City sewer line leak that affected
our Lake. Kansas City will be sampling the lake water and will clean the area of
the leak. Discussion followed regarding this issue and our notification process.
Community Appearance Ms. Wolff reported that Tyler Koch volunteered to
rake and clean up the Community Garden adjacent to 126 North Shore Drive.
This project fulfilled the community service hours required for his Junior National
Honor Society involvement. Ms. Wolff said he did a great job and raked a total of
nine bags of leaves. The Directors expressed their appreciation for his hard
work.
NEW BUSINESS:
Community Building Mr. Hoog reported that new stairs at the back of the
Community Building are finished. . Mr. Hoog said the guttering has not been
replaced on a portion of the building. He received one bid from Elite One, but
was unable to obtain more than one bid due to the size of the job. After discussion, Mr. Hoog moved to approve up to $800.00 for guttering. Mr. Landis seconded and the motion carried by unanimous vote.
Discussion was also held regarding the need to replace the lighting fixtures in the
building. Mr. Hoog said that will be a project for the future. Mr. Hoog recom-
Budget Preparation Ms. Church asked for budget requests to be submitted to
her by December 19th.
Election of Directors The deadline for candidates to file for election to the
Board of Directors is December 31, 2014.
Annual Meeting
al Meeting.
President Coriell asked for volunteers to help with the Annu-
Fund Transfer Ms. Church moved to authorize the transfer of funds from the
General Fund to the Special Fund at the end of December. Mr. Marsh seconded
and the motion carried by unanimous vote.
(continued on page 10)
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LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
(Assoc. Minutes, cont. from page 9)
Citizen of the Year President Coriell asked Mr. Morton to chair the Citizen of
the Year Committee and he agreed.
Cell Tower Lease President Coriell reviewed a proposal from the management company for the cell tower. (Copy on file.) During the discussion that
followed, the Board agreed to schedule a meeting with representatives of the
management company to discuss this further.
Special Assessment Mayor Douglas asked what the Special Assessment will
be and President Coriell said this has not been determined. The current Special
Assessment expires at the end of 2015.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Maintenance: Discussion was held regarding water quality monitoring and related hydrant flushes. Samples have been sent to St Joseph lab for testing.
Department of Public Safety: Chief Hachman reviewed his written report. Chief
Hachman presented information on Nixel, a public notification software. There is
no cost for the software and Chief Hachman will proceed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Zebra Mussel Prevention This topic was postponed, as no information regarding proposed rules or training have been presented by the HOA, therefore
we are unable to write an enforcement ordinance.
City Website Discussion was held on improving the content of the city website.
Alderman Roepe volunteered to take the lead on the project.
Engineering Road Study Discussion was held regarding the roads assessment contract.
CITY OF LAKE WAUKOMIS
Board of Aldermen
December 10 2014
******DRAFT*****
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Lake Waukomis, Missouri was called to order by Mayor John Douglas at 7:01
PM, on December 10, 2014 at the Community Building. Aldermen Hogewood,
Fryrear, Roepe and Massock were present as the roll was taken by Cindy Erich,
City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
Guests Mayor Douglas welcomed the following guests Bill Massock, Peggy
and Clyde Coriell, Marcia Douglas, Ken Erich, Jeffrey Gronniger and Donnie
Hachman.
Clyde Coriell; He commended the City and Administration for its accomplishments. He commended the citizens of Lake Waukomis for abiding by the established laws.
Peggy Coriell; Requested variance to allow a 24 foot boat. The motion was not
accepted.
Consent Agenda The following topics were on the consent agenda to be acted
upon with one motion:
Minutes of the Previous Meetings
Accounts Payable
Alderman Roepe moved to approve the consent agenda and Alderman Fryrear
seconded and the motion carried by unanimous vote.
Reports The following written reports were submitted and are on file at the City
Office: Financial/Collector, Water Department, Building Inspector, Police Department and Municipal Court.
Water Department: Written reports were reviewed. Missouri Department of
Natural Resources determined our water to be satisfactory on 11/18/14.
Dam: Alderwoman Massock reported the city was complimented on corrective
measures on the south side of the dam. She will be attending a meeting on
Tuesday December 16 regarding available grants. A discussion was held on
priorities relative to the grant.Municipal Court: Written report was reviewed.
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Sage Costs /Payroll Co. Discussion was held on the cost of our current accounting program. Our contract expires May 22, 2015 and the fees will be increasing next year. The City Clerk will contact Cheryl Cash with Cash Accounting to arrange a meeting to include Mayor Douglas and Alderman Roepe. Election Law Changes Form 5120; Candidate’s Affidavit of Tax Payments and Bonding Requirements, must be notarized.
Santa’s Sleigh Christmas Morning Mayor Douglas stated that Santa would
like to start as early as possible. Mayor Douglas suggested that 9:00 a.m. would
be the earliest.
Amend Section 355.110 re: Gravel Parking Pads Mayor Douglas appointed
Alderman Hogewood to draft the amendments to the Ordinance. A discussion
was held.
Proposed Ordinance No. 465 RE: Establishing a Revised Fiscal Year To be
discussed in January meeting.
Proposed Ordinance No. 463 RE: Building Construction Requirements
Alderman Roepe sponsored Bill No. 463 and read same by title. Bill No. 463
being “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 400 ZONING REGULATIONS,
ARTICLE II, SECTION 400.170 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: BY ADDING NUMBER 12, WATER DRAINAGE (C).”Bill No. 463 was
approved by unanimous vote. Mayor Douglas declared Bill No. 463 a new ordinance and duly adopted as Ordinance No. 463. Ordinance No. 463 is on file and
available for public review.
Proposed Ordinance No. 464 RE: Building Construction Requirements
Alderman Fryrear sponsored Bill No. 464 and read same by title. Bill No. 464
being “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING FILING FEES ONLY IN ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 500.130, 500.140, 500.160, 500.170, 500.180, 500.190 AND 500.200,
500.205 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF LAKE WAUKOMIS AND
REPLACING THE FILING FEES WITH NEW FILING FEES IN ARTICLE III,
SECTIONS 500.130, 500.140, 500.160, 500.170, 500.180, 500.190 AND
500.200, 500.205 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF LAKE WAUKOMIS, MISSOURI.”Bill No. 464 was approved by unanimous vote. Mayor
Douglas declared Bill No. 464 a new ordinance and duly adopted as Ordinance
No. 464. Ordinance No. 464 is on file and available for public review.
(continued on page 11)
LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
(City Minutes, cont. from page 10)
NEW BUSINESS:
Appoint a 4-year term for Board of Adjustment and Zoning Board Mayor
Douglas recommended Kevin Roepe be re-appointed to the Board of Adjustment
and appointed Bill Hogewood to a full 4-year and himself for 1-year term to the
Zoning Commission. Alderwoman Massock moved to approve Mayor Douglas’s
recommendation. Alderman Fryrear seconded and the motion carried by the
unanimous vote.
Internal Office Procedures/Security Discussion was held on improvements to
office security and related procedures.
Department Inventories Mayor Douglas requested updated department
inventories for the January meeting.
Budget Review Mayor Douglas requested a special meeting in February to discuss
the budget.
Proposed Ordinance No. 466 RE: Tax Levy Alderman Kevin Roepe sponsored
Bill No. 466 and read same by title. Bill No. 466 being “AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF AN INCREASE IN THE
LEVY OF THE CITY OF LAKE WAUKOMIS FROM SIXTY FOUR AND NINETY
ONE HUNDREDS CENT ($.6491) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100.00)
ASSESSED VALUATION, TO ONE DOLLAR AND THIRTY FOUR AND NINETY
ONE HUNDREDTHS ($1.3491) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100.00)
ASSESSED VALUATION FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS, FOR GENERAL
MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A NOTICE OF
ELECTION.”
Bill No. 466 was approved by unanimous vote. Mayor Douglas declared Bill No.
466 a new ordinance and duly adopted as Ordinance No. 466. Ordinance No. 466
is on file and available for public review.
Adjournment Alderman Fryrear moved to adjourn the meeting, Alderman Roepe
seconded and the motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned
at 8:58 PM.
TRAILER PARK RULE CHANGES
by Dale Crouch, Trailer Park Committee Chair
Dear Trailer Park Occupant:
Effective January 1, 2015, trailer park spaces will be made available
to Lake Waukomis residents under revised terms (no ‘grand-fathering’
for current trailer park occupants):
1. There may be only 1 watercraft (with its trailer) per space.
2. No commercial trailers or other items may be stored in the trailer
park.
3. Pop-up campers will be allowed in the trailer park.
4. No mobile homes, mobile trailers or vehicles may be stored in the
trailer park.
5. Boats/Trailers/Pop-up campers MUST be licensed with a current
license and maintained in road-worthy condition at all times (tires
inflated, etc.). Lot numbers must be legibly placed on each item. A
special ID sticker will be issued by the City Office and must be affixed
to the item so easily visible.
6. To avoid rain accumulation, boats should be covered with covers
tied down and maintained in good condition at all times.
7. There will be only 1 space allowed per resident.
8. Spaces will not be pro-rated/residents may not sublet their space
or allow other residents to use their space.
9. Boats/trailers will not be ‘storage units’ for other items (lumber,
etc.)
* Optional storage is available at Northland Stor-All, LLC, 5150 NW
Waukomis Dr, Kansas City, MO, 64151, 816-587-5330. Lake
Waukomis residents are offered a 25% discount.
BOATERS
To make an access appointment for the
Spillway, please call:
Larry Marsh – 746-4573
Dale Crouch – 587-7540
Bill Massock – 536-2754
Stan Widau – 507-3638
Gary Fiddler – 741-5063
Jim Hobbs – 695-8097 (weekends only)
Bill Hogewood took this stunning photo of an eagle at
the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge in early
December. Winter cold brings migrating bald eagles
and waterfowl to Missouri.
Travis Bowring
caught this golden
rainbow trout in
our lake in late
November (photo
submitted by
Travis Bowring).
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LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST RESULTS
The annual Lake Waukomis Holiday Lighting Contest,
sponsored by the Lake Waukomis Women’s Club, took
place on Sunday, December 14th. The judges met at 4:30
pm at the Community Building to assemble plates of
goodies for the 1st , 2nd and 3rd place winners. The
winners also received $50 (1st place), or $25 (2nd and 3rd
place) Visa gift cards. Once dusk had descended, the
judges headed out around the lake to view the competition
(decorations were judged from streetside only). This year,
there were many participating houses and the competition
was fierce. After much discussion and some Bailey’s, the
judges agreed that 1st place should go to Rick Schupp,
469; 2nd place to Pete & Chris Godfrey, 237; and 3rd
place to Narcisco Soriano & Rosa Leiva, 1048. Special
Mentions went to the following: Men’s Club, for the Best
Dam Lights on the Lake; 207 – Snoopy’s Wonderland; 209
– Peppermint House; 249 – Treed Santa; 318 – Tree of
Lights; 353 – Old Country Christmas; 358 – I Saw Santa in
the Window; 411 – Twinkly Christmas; 470 – Pink
Flamingo Christmas; 471 – For Whom the Bells Toll; 500
block – Christmas on the Island; 505 – Big Bulbs; 514 –
Best Deer in Motion; 517 – White Christmas; 611 and 1021
– Best All-around Christmas; 803 – Sparkly Angel; 850 – A
Whole Lotta Lights; 861 – Santa Wonderland; 869 – Best
Reason for the Season; 961 – Eclectic Christmas; 969 –
Brightest Tree. Thank you to everyone in our community
who participated!
ANDREW HOOG: EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR
(article and photo submitted by Laurel Hoog)
Boy Scout Troop 261 conducted a special ceremony on Sunday, Nov.
30 for 11 scouts who had received the honor of Eagle Scout at some
point throughout the year. Andrew officially became an Eagle Scout on
Aug. 25, 2014 after his Eagle Board of Review was conducted. One of
the requirements to attain this rank was to plan and carry out a project
in the community and he chose to prepare and paint 25 of the fire
hydrants around Lake Waukomis. The project was completed this
summer. Andrew began his journey through scouting in 1st grade as a
Tiger Cub and has attended numerous campouts and participated in
many hours of community service along the way. As a high school
senior at St. Pius X High School, he is still active in the troop and has
been accepted to Missouri S&T to study Petroleum Engineering in the
fall of 2015. Andrew would like to thank Jim DeArmond for his
monetary contribution towards the project and for supporting the Eagle
Scout program. We are proud to have Andrew Hoog as a resident in
our community.
L-R: Terry, Andrew, Laurel and Matthew Hoog at Andrew’s
Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Congratulations, Andrew!
NEW RESIDENT PARTY
Clockwise from above: 1st
place winner Rick Schupp;
2nd place winners Chris &
Pete Godfrey; 3rd place
winner Rosa Leiva, with her
kids.
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A New Resident get-together will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at
the Schroeder-Jans house, 141 N. Shore. If you are new to the lake (within
the past year) and haven't attended one of these (or if you did and want to
come again), it’s a great way to meet the dignitaries. John Douglas, our
Mayor; Peggy Coriell, Association President; Jennifer Croan and Tina
Buckler, Women's Club Co-Presidents; and Dale Crouch, Men's Club
President; will be there to speak a bit about their organizations. In addition,
other unofficial dignitaries show up because they too are great people. We
want to know about you, too, so come prepared to share where you came
from and why you chose Lake Waukomis. The festivities start at 4 PM and
finish around 6. We know there's NFL Football playoffs at this time so
regular score updates will be provided. Remember to DVR the game! We
make this a fun way to hear about lake policies, history, current issues
(Zebra Mussels, etc.) so there's very little speech making. It's basically a
party with a little structure, so come meet your neighbors!