JUNE 2014 NEWS.pub

Volume 66 Issue VI
Official Publication of The Lake Waukomis Association
JUNE 2014
JULY
July 2, 5 - 6:30 pm, Bake Sale Dropoff at the Community Bldg.
July 3, 4 - 5 pm, Bake Sale Drop-off
at the Community Bldg.
July 3 - 5, Annual Lake Waukomis
4th of July Celebration (see the official 4th of July Program, available at
City Office or on-line at lakewaukomis.org, for activities dates/times)
July 7, 7 pm, Men’s Club Meeting
July 8, 7 pm, Assoc. Board Meeting
July 9, 7:30 pm, City Council Meeting
July 12, Submission deadline,
NEWS
SNEAK PEEK
AUGUST
Aug 16, Hot Dam Party, sponsored
by the Men’s Club
Current City Sticker required and
available at the City Office.
Pet Tags required and available at
the City Office.
Clockwise, from top left: this gorgeous golf cart will be raffled off during our 4th of July
celebration and she could be YOURS (but you gotta buy a golf cart raffle ticket!); Men’s Club
members held their annual spring boat wash fundraiser on Saturday, June 7th; on Sunday,
June 22nd, a large group of Lake Waukomians and other friends saw Judy Simmons (front row,
4th from left) play Marian the Librarian’s mother in The Music Man at Potter Hall Theatre in St.
Joseph, MO. Banner photo: the flags along the dam flew at half-mast in recognition of Mayor
Charlie Hinson’s passing on Sunday, June 15th (photo submitted by Bill Hogewood).
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
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
Charlie Hinson, Mayor (587-6878)
Steve Sanders, Municipal Judge
Donnie Hachman, Chief of Police / Public Safety Director
Donna Rhodus, City Clerk
Paul Fryrear, Ward I - Maintenance (587-3539)
Bill Hogewood, Ward I - Public Safety (326-8308)
Kevin Roepe, Ward II - Treasurer/Administrative (863-7301)
John Douglas, Ward II - President/Park/Dam (741-2670)
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
Summer is here. There is increased activity on both the road
and the lake as residents and their families enjoy being outside. Our
Police Department does a good job of trying to keep us safe but they
can't be everywhere all the time. So I am going to add my support in
reminding people to be careful and be aware of their surroundings.
Our road is narrow, curvy and has lots of hills. I know that 20
miles an hour seems slow to some drivers but in many situations it
can be too fast. We have a number of new mothers pushing their
babies in strollers. This means that drivers have to be on the lookout
for them and the moms always need to be alert to traffic.
We also have children and adults on bikes. One of the interesting things I have noticed is that nearly all adults wear helmets.
Little tots wear helmets but from age 6 to 16 few helmets are seen.
This does not seem very good considering how much we are learning
about concussions and the frequency of brain damage. I hope everyone understands the importance of helmets for all ages.
Drivers also need to be watching for the many walkers on the
road, many of them exercising their dog or dogs. Walkers also have a
responsibility to walk on the proper side of the road and to make sure
their dogs are controlled. Walkers should wear reflective gear, especially if walking at dawn/dusk.
As more golf carts are added to our life-style, owners must
comply with city ordinances. Additionally, I would suggest that drivers not overload their carts and make sure everyone riding in it is
hanging on to something.
The lake itself presents some hazards. Boaters should observe the rules of the water in operating their boats. Life jackets are a
requirement for all craft . Lights are too, if you are out at night. This is
particularly important for kayaks, which are hard to see in daylight
sometimes. I would also ask that all residents make sure that their
friends and family respect the water. If they don't know how to swim,
then they need to wear a life jacket. Noodles and swim boards are
not adequate protection for the non-swimmer.
I have lived here for 42 years and have enjoyed every minute
of it. We have been fortunate not to have had many tragic accidents
here, either on our road or in our lake. So, I wish you all the very happiest of summers. BUT PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
CHARLES “CHARLIE” FRANCIS HINSON
Charles "Charlie" Francis Hinson, 68, lost his bout with cancer
June 15, 2014 at Lake Waukomis, MO, surrounded by his family & friends. He was born Jan. 23rd, 1946 in Oklahoma City and
has resided in the Kansas City area for 35 years. He loved Oklahoma and was proud of his Cherokee heritage but has been
devoted to the Lake Waukomis Community for the past 10
years as Mayor, friend & neighbor. He is survived by his wife of
34 years, Janus, his 5 children: Angela, husband Rick, Derek,
Coleen, Shana , and Darin, wife Tyler. He was blessed with 6
grandkids: Kaleigh, Christopher, Francis, Lily, Ryan and Drew.
He was fortunate to be loved and supported by a large family
and countless friends all of whom brought him a lifetime of joy
and fulfillment. He attended Oklahoma State & Park University
and was known as one of the 3 Amigos. After completing his
degree at Park in 2004, he fulfilled his passion for teaching at
Antioch and New Mark Middle Schools where he touched
countless children's lives. It was his wish to continue to teach
by donating his body for research. Prior to teaching, he had a
successful trucking career for 33 years, owning Cherokee
Transportation. He took pride in being an Eagle Scout and MicO-say, attending several Scout Jamborees. Service has been
an important part of his life as a member of North Kansas City
Board of Education, Mayor of Lake Waukomis for 5 years and
active in Greater KC Mayors Council. A celebration of his life
was held at Lake Waukomis Community Bldg, 1147 South
Shore Drive, on Saturday, June 21st at 6:30 pm. Condolences
can be sent through www.lakewaukomis.com.
Remembering Mayor Hinson.........
On June 15th Charlie lost his brave battle with cancer. Lake
Waukomis has never lost a Mayor who was still in office, and
his death is a great loss to our community. Charlie wanted only
the best for our community and one has only to remember
articles he wrote for the Lake Waukomis NEWS to know how
much he loved our city and our residents. Charlie was not only
highly respected in our community but by other area mayors he
worked with through the Platte County Mayor's Council. I feel
very privileged to have worked for Charlie for the past 5+ years.
Donna Rhodus, City Clerk
Donations toward an as-yet-to-be-determined
community 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.
THANK YOU
Unfortunately Charlie isn't able to write this very heartfelt thank you,
so it won't be delivered with his eloquence and gift for writing, but
hopefully that won't negate the sincerity of this message. The
Appreciation Reception on Sunday, June 1st, was an amazing tribute
which just proves this community is as uniquely special as he has
been bragging about in so many of his newsletter articles and to
anyone he meets. The outpouring of everyone's gratitude and
appreciation truly touched Charlie and I. Charlie related how Sunday
was one of the best days of his life. Not everyone is lucky enough to
get those accolades and be able to meet face to face with everyone
too. Of course the flyover was quite amazing and we felt honored.
Huge thanks to Fawn and Eric Heitman for making that happen. We
would both also like to thank everyone for their support, cards, visits,
and countless meals. Our community has been a godsend during
this difficult time. We love you, Lake Waukomis!!!
Sincerely,
Janus Hinson
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LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
Car Stops
Traffic Warnings
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26
Tickets
Speed
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14
Expired Plates
Drug Possession
Drug Paraphernalia
Failed to Provide Insurance
Allowed Canine to Run Loose & Unattended
No Valid Operator’s License
No Front License Plate
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1
2
3
1
1
9
Property Damage
No City Sticker
1
2
Parking on Grass
Plates of Another Vehicle
3
1
Failed to Register
1
Peace Disturbance
Tall Grass & Weeds
Failure to Appear in Court
Calls for Service
Reports
Attempted Suicide
Disturbance
Animal Call
Suspicious Activity
Medicals
Receive Information
Trespassers
Property Damage
Open Door
911 Hang-up
Motorist Assist
Tall Grass & Weeds
Check the Welfare
Recovered Property
Solicitors
Possession of Illegal Drugs & Paraphernalia
Assisting Other Agency
Residence Checks
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1
1
48
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2
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2
1
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by Chief of Police Donnie Hachman
Office: Call 741-2071/8111
Dispatcher (non-emergency): Call 858-3521
Water Patrol: Call 807-6700
Emergency: Call 911
Email – [email protected]
Golf Carts and UTV’s
The Police Department had received several complaints last summer from lake
residents whot have observed young children, 10 to15 years of age, recklessly
operating golf carts on our city streets. These reports are alarming because children do
not understand the traffic rules of safe vehicle operation on city streets and would be no
match should they have an accident with a passenger vehicle. When two vehicles
traveling 20 mph collide in a head on collision the impact speed is 40 mph! At this
speed, all of the passengers of the golf cart would be ejected from the vehicle and
possibly suffer serious injury.
Operators of golf carts must have a valid drivers license.
Operators shall not operate the cart in a careless manner as to endanger the
person or property of anyone else.
The number of passengers may not exceed the number of seats available; no
passenger may sit on the lap of the driver (highest number of violations recorded).
The operator shall comply with all traffic and signage rules and ordinances as
apply to a motor vehicle.
The operator of a golf cart shall not operate such cart while under the influence of
alcohol or any other controlled substance.
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Services rendered: Why not let your pets stay at home while you’re gone!
Trustworthy pet or home sitting is my specialty. References available. Call
Suzanne Carpenter. (913) 515-1196.
Services rendered: Still using Windows XP? Call Roy at 651-503-6201 for
free consultation on upgrade to a supported operating system. Don’t risk losing important data to a virus or malware.
Services rendered: In need of foundation repair (settlement, waterproofing,
or wall movement)? How about plumbing or remodeling? We do it all. Call
Curtis Bramble - lake resident - at 816-918-6963 or email at
[email protected].
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: My name is Jamie Urton. I am a Licensed
Massage Therapist and Lake Waukomis resident. I have a
private studio space in the Northland and also offer in-home
massage services. I am happy to provide a relaxing and therapeutic massage to you, a loved one, or a friend. I offer competitive prices and high quality service. Call, text or email to
reserve a session. 913-602-0193 or [email protected].
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Lost: One Blue Pelican Kayak, black seat, Lot B31 on the side. Lost from
361 North Shore around May 15. Please call 505-3886.
For sale: One golf cart, good condition. Just in time for the 4th. $700. Call
505-3886.
House For Sale By Owner: 381 North Shore, 2 BR, 2BA, 1 car garage,
screened-in porch, dock. $175,000. No agents. Call for appointment: 816-5878702 or cell, 816-582-8003.
For sale: 17 ft. Grumman aluminum canoe and 2 aluminum paddles (hasn’t
been off-lake for several years so no zebra mussel concerns). Perfect for fun
at the lake. $400 or best offer. Call Susie 741-8814.
Wanted: Are you planning on selling your pontoon or know of someone who
is? I am interested in buying one that is mechanically sound as I have no mechanical aptitude. Please contact Tina at 816-914-6182.
LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
by John Douglas, Lake Waukomis Historian
by Steve Burger, President
At the June meeting, the approximately 25 retirees who attended were taken on an excellent adventure by Lake Waukomis
residents Teddi Wolff
and Mary Dwyer
(pictured at right with
some of the artifacts
from their trip), who
shared slides and anecdotes from their
2003 visit to China.
There will be no Retirees meeting in July, to
allow everyone time to
recover from the 4th of
July celebration. The next meeting will be our annual Summer
Barbecue, at noon on August 4th. See you then!
In the meantime, enjoy these 'funnies' from Ida Clayton:
A woman accompanied her husband when he want for his
annual checkup. While the patient was getting dressed, the
doctor came out and said to the wife, "I don't like the way he
looks." "Neither do I", she said, "but he's handy around the
house."
Residents who use the 72nd Street entrance probably find
it hard to imagine not having the convenience of the cut-off road at
the foot of the hill. However, prior to 1959, that short cut to South
Shore did not exist. Much of the dirt used to build that part of the
road came from lowering the crown of a high dirt hill at the Green
Hills entrance to North Shore.
In 1998, the Fourth of July celebration focused on the 50th
anniversary of the lake. The theme was "Golden Fourth". Dan Garrison was chairman of the Fourth committee, and many of the members of his 1998 committee are still volunteering to assist in 2014.
New residents that month included Gary and Janet Gere at 1024 So.
Shore, and Steve and Ann Sanders at 361 No. Shore. Jim Kohl won
the annual Fun Run/Walk in the men's division, with Sandy Cull, Hildegard Rupprecht, and Peg Bradley tying for first place in the women's division. Len Beauchamp won the grand prize in the raffle drawing; a 19" color television set. Ed and Bonnie Hardin's boat was
judged as "Best in Show" in the pontoon parade. Events such as
Bingo, a dance, and the pancake breakfast were popular in 1998 and
remain popular today.
A couple, retired for many years, always set their clock radio
for 7 a.m., waking to the news. One morning as their favorite
romantic music from the past started playing, the husband
put his arm around his wife and whispered in her ear,
"Darling, if I were 40 years younger, do you know what I'd
do?" "Yes," she murmured, snuggling closer, "I know what
you'd do." "Tell me, sweetheart," he sighed. "What would I
do?" "If you were 40 years younger, " she whispered, "you'd
get up and go to work!"
Clarence
Matthews, Harold
Gosseen, and Bill
Clayton at the
Retiree’s Meeting
on June 2nd.
Good question: Why is it never tomorrow? Every time I
wake up, it's today again!
"Let's see", the husband said as they drove away from home,
beginning a well-deserved vacation, " " I took the dogs to the
kennel, stopped the mail and the paper..." "Let's see, did we
forget anything, Martha?" "Martha???"
The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail
instead of his tongue.
The young boy, getting really bored listening to his dad, interrupted with, "That was very interesting, Dad, but my biology
teacher wants a report on birds and bees."
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
On June 7th, we held our Annual Boat Wash. The
day started out with some heavy rain, but we were able to
complete our schedule of boats. It’s great that the lake has
come up a few feet and most of us are now able to get out
on the pontoon boats again. We managed to wash and
service 22 pontoon boats this year. We scheduled the
boats every 30 minutes, so the guys had a really long day.
Thanks go out to all the members who gave up their
Saturday and worked so hard throughout the day until we
finished. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and I
want to thank all of you who took advantage of this service
because it enables us to do our other projects around the
lake.
We hope everyone has a great 4th of July. Please
remember to be diligent in our fight to keep the zebra
mussels from being introduced into our lake by reminding
your guests to not bring ANY items to be used here that
have been used in another body of water!!!
SAVE-THE-DATE: The Hot Dam Party will be held on
Saturday, August 16th at the spillway. We hope to have a
fun and entertaining afternoon and evening for both the
kids and adults. We could use a few more sponsors, so if
anyone is interested in helping to support this event, please
contact me at 816-517-0386 or any of the other members
of the Men’s Club.
Next meeting is August 4th.
P.S….. As I was finalizing this month’s article for the
Newsletter, I got word of the passing of our Mayor, Charlie
Hinson. He was quite a guy and it was an honor to call him
a friend. His commitment to our Community and the Men’s
Club was phenomenal and his absence at Lake Waukomis
will be felt for years to come. We’ll miss you, Charlie.
WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS!
by Jon Hart, 4th of July Committee Co-chair
A Big Shout-out to the Planning Committee for all your efforts,
but we still need volunteers to make this celebration work!!! Why
is my phone and email not blowing up with eager volunteers? This
will be one awesome fourth if we can get enough volunteers to
work the events - please lend a hand :)))
Jon Hart, 470 N Shore, 816-896-7188, [email protected]
JULY 4TH PRE-SALES REPORT
by Amy Barrett, 4th of July Planning Committee
July 4th merchandise is here! Remember,
we are not going door-to-door this year to take orders you must buy your items at our GENERAL STORE.
Our first Pre-sale at the Lake Waukomis General Store
was held on Saturday, June 7th from 8 am to 2 pm,
and a 2nd Pre-sale took place from 2 -4 pm on
Father’s Day. We had a good response at the 1st Presale even with the rain; we were crazy busy at the 2nd
Pre-sale. We set up our store in the Community Building and displayed our new
T-Shirts and tank tops reflecting this year’s theme “Catch the Good Life”. We
also displayed our fabulous prizes offered this year in the general raffle (tickets
only $1each) which includes a hybrid grille (that can use both charcoal and
propane), a large Tommy Bahama ice chest, an iPad Mini, and some awesome
floats and noodles for relaxing in the water. And don’t forget the GOLF CART
raffle (tickets are only $10 each).
If you missed the Pre-sales, don’t worry, there’s still a chance to get
your hands on some of this great merchandise and buy your raffle tickets. We
will have our General Store open during various events over the holiday - the
raffle drawings won’t take place until Margarita Madness (Saturday, July 5th) so
plenty of time to purchase those tickets!
Please note, all merchandise sales go towards our July 4th fund which
allows us to bring you the many events, including our great fireworks display, that
have become a cherished part of this holiday here at Lake Waukomis. If you get
a chance, stop in and see us!!!!
FUN WALK/RUN INSTRUCTIONS
MARGARITA CONTEST
Margarita contest entries must be
submitted to the judging panel, located in
the South Park shelterhouse, between 6
pm and 7 pm on Saturday, July 5th. Questions, call
Larry Marsh 746-4573.
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Catch a neighbor while catching the good life ........... Join us for
the 24th Annual Lake Waukomis Fun Walk/Run. All residents
and guests are invited to participate. It's not who is the fastest; the
winner is the person who comes closest to predicting how long it
will take him/her to circle the lake. No need to register in
advance. Meet in the parking lot of the community building at
7:45 a.m. We will begin promptly at 8:00 am and will finish in
time for the flag raising and the pancake breakfast. If you have
questions, call John Douglas at 816-741-2670.
LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
By Jennifer Croan, Co-President
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the official flower
for June is the Rose. So, on June 5th, the Women’s Club of Lake
Waukomis installed the 2014-2015 board asking the burning question of each member, “Will you accept this rose”? Now, let me
introduce the gracious ladies who eagerly accepted roles for our
upcoming year:
Executive Board
Co-Presidents: Jennifer Croan and Tina Buckler
Co- Vice Presidents: Amy Barrett and Robin Banes
Co-Secretaries: Jan Broecker and Karen Hay
Treasurer: Laurel Hoog
Historian: Teddi Wolff
Parliamentarian: Louisa Libby
Committee Chairs
Membership: Kathy Morelli
Civics and Culture: Anna Brown and Louisa Libby
Communications: Jo Tally and Frankie Fiddler
Flyers & Bulletin Boards: Teddi Wolff
Hostesses & Hospitality: Janus Hinson
Cards & Casseroles: Mickie Schroeder & Karen Shepard
Ways and Means: Peggy Coriell & Patty Russell
Kitchen: Mary Christensen, Dana DeMasters, & Janus Hinson
The night included not only the pomp and circumstance of
the installation ceremony, but great appetizers and desserts. First
and second place winners in each category took home 4th of July
themed, table décor. 1st Place Dessert was an ice crème cake
made by myself and 2nd Place Dessert from Chris Godfrey was
delicious and impressively presented, individual berry shortcakes
complete with silver spoons. The award for 1st Place Appetizer
went to Frankie Fiddler for Ham and Asparagus Roll-ups (recipe
found in our own Lake Waukomis Women’s Club Cookbook). 2nd
Place Appetizer went to Mary Matthews for her mouthwatering Chili
Corn Dip. As we dined we all appreciated viewing the year’s most
memorable moments presented on the big screen by Teddi Wolff.
Probably one of the most prestigious awards presented at
the lake is the “Woman of the Year”. With drum rolls from the audience, our parliamentarians Amy Barrett and Robin Banes presented
the coveted plaque to none other than MICKIE SCHROEDER. No
one can deny that Mickie embodies the very spirit of the Lake Waukomis Women’s Club. We are so appreciative for Mickie’s dedication and sincere involvement in our community. Congratulation’s
Mickie, and thank you for all that you do.
To those who served this past year and are not returning
as board members or committee chairs, Debby, Fawn, Patti, Chris
and Alice, we thank you for your time and talent and wish you the
best in your endeavors.
I wish all of you a safe and memorable summer and look
forward to having you join us at our Membership Meeting in September.
Robin Banes and Amy Barrett presented Mickie Schroeder with
a plaque for LWWC 2014 Woman of the Year.
The 2014-2015 LWWC Officers and Committee Chairs.
Winners of the
Appetizers and Desserts
contest, L-R: Mary
Matthews, Frankie
Fiddler, Jennifer Croan,
and Chris Godfrey.
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LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
Why Can't My Friend Fish?
by Larry Marsh, Lake Hazards/Water Quality Committee Chair
MICHAEL W. MORRISON
Michael W. Morrison, 68, of Lake Waukomis, MO, passed away
Sunday, May 25th, 2014. A visitation and memorial service was
held Saturday, June 7, at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Riverside. Mike was born in Independence, MO to
Robert and Norma Morrison, on February 6th, 1946. He was
preceded in death by both parents. Mike married Nancy on July
20th, 1985. He was a member of St. Matthew's Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Riverside, MO. Mike was a diligent and
dedicated employee of Intercontinental Engineering and served in
that capacity fo some 47 years. In that vocational endeavor, he
started as a shipping clerk and was later promoted to production
control clerk. In 1975, he was promoted to production control
supervisor and remained in that position until 1981 when he was
promoted, this time to manager in purchasing. Mike continued to
hold that position until his retirement in 2010. Among his other
activities, Mike served Riverside as a police officer and detective
during the 1970's, and was appointed Lake Waukomis policeman
by Mayor Bowlin in April 1973. Mike, Nancy and family moved to
Lake Waukomis in May, 1991. Mike was an avid fisherman and
was very involved with the "No More Homeless Pets" organization
and made a personal commitment to feeding the homeless cats in
Riverside. Mike is survived by his wife, Nancy, daughter Dianna
Kittrell, husband Chad, and daughter Tracy Brown. Mike is also
survived by sister Kay Case and brother Russell along with his wife
Sandy. Other survivors include grandchildren Amber McAdams,
Abbeygail Kittrell, Summer Dobsch and Brandon Brown, as well as
numerous nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews.
THANK YOU
Thank you to those who sent cards and prayers. They were much
appreciated. Also, thank you to the Lake Waukomis Women's
Club for the food donations.
Gratefully,
Nancy Morrison
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Well, he or she can, BUT . . . .
Hopefully you've seen the signs, read the handouts and all of
the articles we've thrown at you. Some neighbors have worked
hard to deliver the message: NO GEAR EXCEPT FROM
HERE! This is about our extremely important, ongoing effort to
keep our lake clear of zebra mussels. You're tired of hearing it,
sure; but we all have to heed the message.
And what it means is, while we all have friends and relatives
who want to join us and enjoy the lake, it is dangerous for them
to bring any fishing and/or swimming equipment from outside to
our lake. If your fishing friend recently had a trip to Lake
Lotawana or any zebra mussel-infested lake, or your grandkid
visited someone at the Ozarks and used his life jacket, that
fishing rod or bait or jacket could potentially carry a microscopic
pod of mussel eggs here.
So what we all need to do is either let our guests use our
equipment - equipment that is kept here, or maybe let them
keep some equipment here. Once it's been out of water and
completely dry for a few weeks, it should be safe. Is this
inconvenient? Yup! A pain in the backside? Yup! But it's also
necessary and important for the future of our lake and our
property values. Check it out: do an Internet search for zebra
mussels and look at what you find. It’s not pretty.
HOUSE NUMBERS TO BE PLACED ON DOCKS
by Herb Steffens & Beth Hill, Dock Committee Co-chairs
Please moor your boat on the side of your dock to
facilitate placement of house numbers on the front of the docks.
We are placing these numbers so we (you) can see where to
send HELP in case of a water emergency. Dock Rules state that
you must have pontoons moored on the side of your dock. Some
residents, especially those deep in the coves, have moored their
boats on the lake side of their docks because of the shallow
water. However, recent rains have brought the lake level up
considerably, and most if not all residents should be able to
move their boats to the side of their docks.
We still require your Lot and Block number on the lake
side of your dock, preferably on a corner. You must also have
your Lot and Block number marked on all of your boats, both port
and starboard on the bow, in block form with characters 2 inches
to 3 inches high and in a color which will contrast with the
background. Thanks for your cooperation!
LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
LAKE WAUKOMIS ASSOCIATION
Board of Directors
June 10, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
cern for Mayor Hinson.
In memory of Mike Morrison and with con-
ROLL CALL: Directors Present: Peggy Coriell, Beth Hill, Carl Croan
Ed Landis, Jim Hopper, Larry Marsh, Terry Hoog, Bill Ruckman, Herb
Steffens, Teddi Wolff, Donna Rhodus, Adm.Coor.
Directors Absent: Jon Hart , Laura Church (excused), Dale Crouch
(excused), Terry Morton (excused).
All written reports are on file and available upon request.
Community Building Mr. Hoog spoke of the need to replace the
emergency exit steps at the back of the Community Building. He said
the cost to replace with wood would be approximately $5500.00 and to
replace with steel would be approximately $25000.00. The pros and
cons of wood vs. steel was discussed and it was recommended that
current bids be obtained for the Board’s consideration. Mr. Hoog said he
hopes to have a plaque dedicating the refurbished deck in memory of
Paul and Juanita Gibson by the 4th of July.
Trailer Rental Mr. Marsh asked for help with the trailer rental management. He will recruit one of the zebra mussel inspectors for this project.
Minutes The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Mr.
Marsh moved to approve the minutes as printed. Mr. Croan seconded
and the motion carried by unanimous vote.
Conservation Mr. Landis reported on the number of geese on the
Lake this spring, which were more than he hoped for. He said we need
to expand our education program and request that nest be reported
when found. He also spoke of the young fawns that are left in what the
does consider safe places. He will put an article in the NEWS requesting that the fawns be left undisturbed because the does will return later
in the day to move them.
Treasurer’s Report The current financial reports were reviewed. Mr.
Ruckman moved to approve the bills for payment. Mr. Landis seconded
and the motion carried by unanimous vote.
Docks Mr. Steffens reported on the number of letters mailed to those
in violation of the Dock Rules and Regulations. He said thirty docks now
have house numbers with sixty-two left to be installed.
Adm. Coordinator Ms. Rhodus reported that the 2014 annual assessment billing is ready to print.
4th of July President Coriell reported on the activity of the 4th of July
Committee. She said the 4th of July Store will be operating the next
three Sunday afternoons at the Community Building. The 4th of July
schedule was in the last edition of the NEWS. A separate bank account
with the ability to accept debit and credit cards was established at
BankLiberty. Ms. Wolff asked the LWA Directors to staff the Margarita
Madness event, to be held on July 5th, and she passed a sign-up sheet
for volunteers.
Guests President Coriell welcomed the following guests: Frank Gardner and Bill Clayton
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Gardener Dock Request Mr. Steffens reviewed the history of the
existing pier that has been attached to the property at 1097 South Shore
Drive perhaps since the original property owner, and the dock with a
three foot ramp that was approved by the Dock Committee. Due to the
low lake level, the three foot ramp became too steep to be safe and Dr.
Gardner replaced the three foot ramp with an eight foot ramp. Mr. Steffens and Ms. Hill recommended a temporary variance be approved to
allow the eight foot ramp. Dr. Gardner requested a permanent variance
be approved. After a lengthy discussion, Ms. Hill moved to approve a
variance to approve an 8 foot ramp between the dock and pier at 1097
South Shore Drive. Mr. Steffens seconded and the motion carried by
unanimous vote.
Lake Level Mr. Clayton asked the Board if the Lake was lowered by
the Association to allow repair to the seawalls. He was told no that the
Lake is lower due to the drought. Discussion followed regarding the
normal seepage through the abutment of the dam.
Lake Water Testing Mr. Marsh submitted a written report regarding
the lake testing practices of other area lakes. Discussion followed regarding the benefit of regular testing for fecal coliform. Mr. Marsh recommended the regular testing for fecal be suspended but to continue
with the lake testing as part of the University of Missouri’s “Missouri Volunteer Lakes Program”. After discussion, Mr. Marsh moved to suspend
the testing for fecal coliform, Mr. Hoog seconded and the motion failed
by the following vote: 3 in favor of suspending the tests and 6 against
suspending the tests.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: President Coriell asked for committee reports.
Liaison City: The next meeting of the Board of Aldermen will be held
June 18th. LWWC: President Coriell reported that the last meeting of
the Women’s Club was held June 5th and Mickie Schroeder received the
“LW Woman of the Year” award. LWMC: Mr. Croan reported that the
Men’s Club will work with the 4th of July Committee to put up and take
down the decorations, tables for events, etc. They will host a beer and
wine tent and will accept donations for the beverages. The Annual Hot
Dam event is scheduled for August 16, 2014.
Newspaper Ms. Wolff reminded the Board that the deadline for the
next edition of the NEWS is Saturday June 14th.
Parkway The written reports were reviewed along with a photo of the
recently upgraded access area adjacent to 841 South Shore. Work on
other access areas will be considered later in the year. Mr. Ruckman
said they are working on a list of the trees that need attention and perhaps members of the LWMC will help with some of the downed trees.
Mr. Croan asked if annual bids for tree removal is necessary or if periodical bids would be acceptable. During the discussion that followed it was
agreed that annual bids are a good idea.
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LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
Silt Management & Stormwater A written report was reviewed. During
the discussion that followed, Mr. Hopper said the property owner of the new
house under construction in the 800 block is very cooperative with any
requests he has made. He said he plans to contact the developer of
Overland Ridge regarding some silt concerns.
With regard to the work to be conducted under the Platte County
Stormwater Grant project, Mr. Hopper said he is waiting for the survey, then
easements will need to be executed and three bids need to be obtained for
the project after the final design is approved by Platte County. He estimates
the project will be ready for construction in four weeks.
During the discussion that followed, the need for a silt fence in the 1100
block was discussed and Ms. Wolff asked if Lake water samples of the runoff are taken during periods of heavy rain. Mr. Hopper said no because the
run-off from Overland Ridge is generally okay now. He did pull a sample
from the Line Creek cove and sent it to the Blue Valley Lab. It was
satisfactory. Mr. Landis routinely monitors the Lake and calls Mr. Hopper
with any concerns.
Thank You As Dr. Gardner was leaving the meeting, he expressed his
appreciation to the Directors for their work on behalf of the community and
for their consideration of his dock issue.
Zebra Mussels President Coriell said the Zebra Mussel Committee is
doing good work and spoke of the signs recently posted around the Lake.
Discussion followed.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM.
THE LEAKY DAM & OTHER MYTHS
by Steven Sanders
There appears to be a lot of internet discussion going around that
our lake is low is because of a leaky dam. With our community garden
located below the dam a lot more people are visiting the area below the
dam and noticing the amount of water flow that we have coming from our
lake. The short answer to the question of why our lake is low is because of
lack of rainfall. Let me provide a little background and information on the
reservoir that we call Lake Waukomis / home so everyone knows the facts.
First some background on me and on our Lake. In addition to
other things, I have a Bachelor of Science degree in geological engineering
from Missouri University of Science and Technology (it was called the
University of Missouri – Rolla when I attended, and the Missouri School of
Mines when Frank Ellis attended). I know quite a bit about dams. I have
been working on behalf of the City of Lake Waukomis with the Dam Safety
Program at the Missouri Department of Natural Resources since 2000 in
monitoring the safety of our dam and various aspects of our Lake including
tracking the flow of water below the dam.
Lake Waukomis, when it is completely full is approximately 90
acres and has a drainage basin of approximately 1,306 acres. When a lake
is constructed you basically fill a stream valley with clay (and other
materials) to form a dam that blocks the flow of water. This creates a
reservoir or lake. The valley walls along either side of the dam are called
abutments. These abutments are formed of various rock formations. In our
case there is one rock formation that is a fractured limestone that allows
water to seep through the formation and exit on the downstream side of the
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dam. A very small amount of water will seep through the actual dam
itself. ALL DAMS LEAK. We have sand blankets in our dam with
drains that allow any water in the dam to pass through the dam and
exit on the downstream side. This is done to prevent water from
collecting in the dam itself, causing unsafe conditions. However,
most of the water (well over 99%) coming out below our dam is from
seepage coming through the fractured limestone formation found on
both sides of our dam. We monitor this flow and periodically we may
need to take action to reduce the amount of flow in order to keep our
lake full. This is done for recreational purposes not for dam safety
reasons.
The action we take to reduce the flow is called installing a
grout curtain. Basically, we drill holes in the rock and pump a type of
cement into the fractured formation to reduce the amount of water
seeping through this fractured formation. We have done this on more
than one occasion for both the east and west abutments of our dam.
We last did this in 2003 on the west abutment. This is very expensive
to perform and there is no guarantee on the amount of reduction that
you will get in the water flowing through the fractured formation. In
2003 we were in a severe drought and we had very low lake levels,
the lowest measured (by myself and others) was nearly 14 feet below
a full pool. At that time we had approximately 1000 gallons per
minute of water seeping out of the west abutment (and about 150
gallons per minute from the east abutment). We were able to reduce
this amount in the west abutment to approximately 200 gallons per
minute by installing a grout curtain.
Let’s talk about our current lake conditions. The seepage
from the west abutment right now is around 300-350 gallons per
minute. The current seepage from the east abutment is about 250
gallons per minute. As you can see the seepage has increased
slightly since 2003, but not dramatically. We should expect slight
increases in seepage over time. Just last June we had a full lake.
The amount of water seeping below the dam has not increased since
last June, but what has changed is the amount of rainfall since then.
The rule of thumb for this area is that you need about 15 acres of
drainage for each acre of lake in order to keep a full reservoir with
normal rainfall. As I mentioned we have 1,306 acres of drainage for a
90 acre lake which is about 14.5 acres of drainage for each acre of
lake. This is close and there are other factors that can help (if you
have springs that feed your lake). Since we are right on the border
for the rule of thumb we need normal rainfall to keep our lake full.
From June 2013 through May 2014 rainfall in our area is over 10
inches of rain below normal. This is the reason why our lake is low.
Other lakes around us may not be as affected by lower rainfall as us,
because they have larger drainage basins than we do as compared
to the size of the lake. As you have noticed we have had significant
rain in June which has brought our lake up.
In sum, we continuously monitor the amount of flow below
our dam for many reasons. Eventually when the seepage
significantly increases we will need to perform another grouting job to
reduce the seepage in order to keep our lake full. But since those
actions are very expensive (hundreds of thousands of dollars) we
should not perform grouting until we know we will get a good bang for
our buck. The time to grout is not yet here. For now, I think we all
need to do a rain dance.
LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
continued from Cop’s Corner p. 4
Golf carts may NOT be driven on lake parkways or City
parks when the ground is wet or soft enough that the
ground surface will get damaged.
If the cart is driven between dusk and dawn it must have
factory installed or regulation front and rear lights.
If the cart has a roof, it must have a reflective device
attached to the rear of the roof.
Carts driven on our streets must have a rear view mirror.
All golf carts must have a current and valid permit and
sticker which are operated within the City limits of Lake
Waukomis. The sticker shall be placed on the left rear
fender of the golf cart.
The Police Department has answered several calls for service
regarding possible trespassers. This has become a high
priority in preventing contamination of Zebra Mussels into our
lake and any unauthorized use of our amenities by
trespassers. Any person who wishes to remain upon
Association property, including the Parkway, Access areas,
and the lake must be a resident or property owner member in
good standing with the Association.
DEFINITIONS
Immediate Family and/or Permanent Registered Resident Immediate Family shall include and be limited to parents,
children and their spouses, grandchildren, stepchildren, and
foster children residing in the home of the member. The term
Permanent Registered Resident is defined as any person
permanently residing at the home of a member who has
established Lake Waukomis as his primary residence.
Independent User - The term Independent User shall be used
to define a Member's immediate family members not living with
the Member and have been registered with city Hall and
obtained a Special Use Permit.
Use privileges shall be limited to parents, children and their
spouses, grandchildren, stepchildren and foster children.
Unaccompanied guest(s) found upon Association property and
the lake without a Special Use Permit may be arrested for
violation of one or more of these City ordinances.
RESTRICTIONS AS TO NON-RESIDENTS #235.200.
It shall be unlawful for any non-resident of the City, except non
-resident lot owners, to fish in the waters of Lake Waukomis
unless he/she is fishing from or on a resident’s dock, owner’s
dock or property (including boat) or in the company and
companionship of a bona fide resident or lot owner of the City.
TRESPASS IN THE SECOND DEGREE #210.330.
A person commits the offense of trespass in the second
degree if he/she enters unlawfully upon real property of
another.
*** Please be safe every day and have a happy summer! ***
CONSERVATION
by Ed Landis, Conservation Committee Chair
With the arrival of spring, so is the time of the arrival of the baby
fawns. You may see them just lying against a fence or your garage
door or by your birdbath. The fawn has not been abandoned. The
mother has left it in that location because she thinks it is a safe
place. The mother will return later to feed her baby and may
relocate it. Last week I received 5 calls on this and all the babies
were moved by the next day. Contact me if needed.
As many of us have seen, this time of year is also the arrival of the
young gosling. If you see a goose nest, let me know. We are
working to keep the number of geese to a safe level for them and
us. We located 7 nests this year. You are not to tamper with a
goose nest or the eggs. If the eggs are destroyed, she will relay.
Please contact me if you know of a nesting goose.
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 and allow them to use it or tell them to buy one and
leave it with you.
Limits are set to help maintain our fish population. Please respect
these 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.
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)
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LAKE WAUKOMIS NEWS
Park Hill Relay Team Shatters 24-Yr-Old Track Record
(article and photo submitted by Kevin Roepe)
One of our own was involved with breaking a high school track record
that had been held for 24 years. Lake Waukomis resident Jillian Roepe,
a sophomore at Park Hill High School, runs the second leg of the girls 4
x 800 meter relay. For the first time in school history, the relay team
was the District Champion in the girls 4 x 800 meter relay. One week
later, the relay team broke the school record of 9:45.32 at the
Sectionals Meet when they posted a Park Hill school record of 9:33.65
to qualify for the Missouri High School Championship Track Meet in
Jefferson City. The girls finished 9th at the State Meet, missing All
State designation by one place. Jillian is the daughter of Kevin and Lisa
Roepe.
The Park Hill girls 4 x 800
meter relay team after
breaking the school
record. Lake Waukomis
resident Jillian Roepe is
2nd from left.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
by John Douglas
On Saturday, June 21st, just 20 days after an appreciation
reception for Mayor Charlie Hinson, almost 200 neighbors, friends,
and relatives attended a memorial service in the community building to
celebrate Charlie's life. It is still hard to believe how quickly cancer
took the life of our Mayor, barely two months after his re-election to
another term on April 8. The service was directed by family friends
Scott Swedlund and Don Krone. Tributes were provided by Erik
Heitman, Sandy Massock, and John Douglas. The Women's Club
provided a delicious dinner for all attendees, coordinated by Mickie
Schroeder. The Men's Club provided assistance with parking and
shuttles from the park. An opportunity was provided for friends to
make a video with stories and memories about Charlie during the
eleven years he lived here at the lake. A Hinson family tradition
included passing a bottle of peppermint schnapps to family members
and close friends while playing Charlie's favorite songs, Vivere and
Freebird. Honorary pallbearers included Bill Ruckman, Ed Landis, Bill
Massock, John Greenlee, John Douglas, Rob Raymond, Joe Rankin,
Chuck Musson, and Don Krone. Charlie will be missed in our
community by everyone who had the opportunity to know him.
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Kansas City, North, Father is Cited After
Toddler Goes Missing
by Tony Rizzo, The Kansas City Star, Thurs, June 19, 2014
While more than two dozen searchers scoured a densely
wooded area looking for a missing 2-year-old Tuesday, the
boy’s father was home hiding in his attic, according to
Kansas City police. The 24-year-old man, who had lost
sight of the boy while they walked along a trail near their
home in the 7800 block of North Camden Avenue, had
warrants for his arrest and allegedly hid to avoid police as
they searched for the boy.
The first officers on the scene about 1:45 pm Tuesday spoke
to a man who told them he was a family friend looking for
the missing child. They had received a call from a relative of
the boy. For nearly an hour in temperatures approaching 90
degrees, Kansas City police and Platte County sheriff’s
deputies, assisted by a K-9 unit and a helicopter, fanned out
in the large wooded area near Lake Waukomis in an attempt
to find the child. Then a family friend told them about the
father hiding in the attic. After about 20 more minutes, the
father was taken into custody, police said. Officers
recognized him as the man they first spoke to when they
arrived.
The child eventually was found unhurt about two hours after
he was first reported missing. He was found about 200 yards
into the woods behind a school in the 7600 block of North
Green Hills Road.Police said that Michael D. Jestice Jr. was
cited in Kansas City Municipal Court for child endangerment
and was released from custody after posting bond.
What wasn’t described in the KC Star article was who
found the child. It was
our own Lake Waukomis
Operations Manager, Ed
Landis (pictured at
right). While the others
searched from the air
and road, Ed walked
deep into the woods
behind the Day School
across from our 100
block. As Ed called out
for the boy, he heard a
cry. Ed told the boy to keep yelling and soon found
the youngster, bug bitten, thirsty and scared, but
otherwise unharmed. Ed carried the boy to safety and
handed him over to Lake Waukomis policeman Tony
Seymour. Great job, Ed!