Newsletter 05.10

Kinderhook News
MAY 2010
SPECIAL
FEATURES:
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Villas at Bell Tower
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Welcome Sheri
Announcing the Villas at Bell Tower
English
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Sunday Couple’s
League
The newest addition to Old Kinderhook, The Villas at Bell Tower, is brought to
you by our Old Kinderhook Custom Building department. Construction
has begun on these charming villas which are situated along the 14th fairway.
Act Now for Limited PrePre-Construction Price of $239,900.
Interior Features
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Update From
Rusty
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Bits & Pieces
2
Employee
Spotlight
3
Couples League
3
Real Estate Sales
3
Mother’s Day
Buffet Menu
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20 Eagle Ridge Road
Camdenton, MO 65020
Phone: 888-346-4949
E-mail us at: info@
oldkinderhook.com
We welcome your
feedback and story
suggestions!
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Open Floor Plan with 2000+ square feet
Main Level Living
Three Bedroom, Three Bath
Finished Lower Level with Rec Room
Vaulted & Coffered Ceilings
Generous Storage Space
Granite Kitchen Counter & Breakfast Bar
Stainless Appliance Package
Oil Rubbed Bronze Fixtures
Grand Master Bath
Master Bath Walk-in Shower
Individual Laundry Room
Exterior Features
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Stucco & Hardy Board Finish
Stacked Stone Accents
30 Year Architectural Shingles
Course-side Decks
Site Features
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Maintenance Free Living
Historical Bell Tower Location
Panoramic Golf Course View
Lush Landscaping & Green Space
Swimming Pool Overlooking the Course
Boat Slips Available
Golf Memberships Available
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Bits & Pieces
Swimming Pool Update
The resurfacing of the Old Kinderhook
swimming pool is underway. The pool may open
earlier than the normal Memorial Weekend
opening if this terrific weather keeps cooperating!
Save a Tree
The Kinderhook News can also be found on
oldkinderhook.com.
If you prefer to view the newsletter online, please
email us at [email protected] and “opt
out” of receiving a hard copy!
Tickets are available
At the Sales Center for the Newcomers /
Longtimers Home Tour on 5/15.
Farewell
Kim Sramek
Today we say goodbye to a six year employee &
friend at Old Kinderhook. Kim, Brett, Laine &
Quinn will be making the move to Connecticut
where Brett will complete a fellowship at Yale
Hospital in New Haven.
Kim has worn many hats during her career here
with Old Kinderhook from Membership Sales to
Event Coordinator to Realtor to Sales Director.
The Sramek family is very excited to begin this
new chapter in their lives and although we will
miss Kim, we wish them the best with this
wonderful opportunity.
Keep in touch with Kim: [email protected]
Community Garage Sale
Old Kinderhook Community Garage Sale date is
set for Saturday, May 22nd from 8:00a—2:00p.
If you would like to participate, please contact
Jen at 317-3552 to get your home on the map.
We will place an ad in the paper if we have
5 or more homes participate.
Kinderhook Cares Charity
Event at The Trophy Room
Hole In One
Share the Harvest
Food Pantry
Assistant Golf Professional, Martin Krulatz had
his second hole–in-one on April 20, 2010. He
hit a 5 iron in the hole from 210 yards away. It
was witnessed by Mike Creed, his father-in-law
and Daniel Aubucheon and Drew Bednara (and 2
guys on the grounds crew.)
Date: Thursday, May 13
This was Martin’s second lifetime hole-in-one
both earned on hole 11 at Old Kinderhook!
Time: 4:00—9:00pm
Pianist ~ Judy Wingate will play the
piano from 6:00—7:30
10% of the proceeds will go to
support the Food Pantry.
Elements Spa Specials
for the Month of May
$20 off any Specialty Facial
As always, Elements Spa is open
by appointment. Please call
Dianne at 573-286-3074
Find us on Facebook
facebook.com/oldkinderhook
Employee Spotlight - Sheri English
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Sheri English—Sales Director, Old Kinderhook Realty, LLC
Where are you from? I was born and lived in North Carolina my entire life until my husband’s job transfer brought us to
Missouri in 1994.
Tell us about your family: My husband is Bret English. After taking early retirement from the corporate world last year,
he currently works for Four Winds Realty, dealing predominately with the condominium market. Bret and I have a
daughter, Andrea McCormack. She and her husband, Dave, live in Greensboro, NC and have two sons. We also have a
son, Jon English. He and his wife, Janet, live in Sanford, NC and have three sons.
What brought you to the Lake of the Ozarks? We moved to the Lake of the Ozarks in June of 1994 as a cross
country job relocation. When we bought our home on the Lake, the land that Old Kinderhook sits on was just a private
ranch. I have watched it grow from being merely plans on paper to the beautiful community that it is today. Being a close
neighbor, I have always had a fondness for it. Over the years, I have listed and sold a variety of properties in Old
Kinderhook. When I saw the position of Sales Director was opening up, I quickly decided that I wanted to be a real part of
the Old Kinderhook team.
How long have you been in the Real Estate business? I have been in the real estate business at the Lake of the
Ozarks for 15 years. I began my real estate career with a franchised company, where I remained for 5 years. Bret and I
then became co-owners of Four Winds Realty in October of 2000.
Hobbies? I am the Director of Music at Camdenton United Methodist Church where I have served for 15 years.
Obviously, music is a love of mine! In addition to music, I enjoy gardening (trying to make things grow in this rocky Missouri
soil!) I also enjoy photography and traveling, especially back to the Atlantic beaches where I spent so much time growing up.
What is your little known fact? I have spent time exploring the pyramids and tombs of Egypt, and hours riding camels in the
desert!
An update from Rusty Fuller, Course Superintendent
The putting greens at Old Kinderhook are A4 bentgrass. This grass was selected by turfgrass breeder Dr. Joe Duich at Penn State University. The A4 was
selected from old Penn Cross putting greens in Georgia. A4 has a 25% greater shoot density than Penn Cross putting greens. A4 ranks very high in the
National Turfgrass Evaluation Program with fine leaf texture, uniform surfaces and high quality.
We did a core aerification in March to physically remove organic matter from the upper rootzone of the greens. Large amounts of organic matter can form in
the upper rootzone of bentgrass putting greens. Bentgrass can grow in soil temperature in the 30’s but soil microbes are inactive below the mid 50’s soil
temperature. Which means soil microbes can’t break down organic matter in the root zone as bentgrass grows at low temperatures. A-4 is a high density and
heat tolerant bentgrass that tends to produce higher amounts of organic matter (thatch).
In the transition zone, the key to keeping bentgrass alive is water management, air movement and shade on the greens. The roots of the plants need oxygen
just as humans do. The more air space we leave in the root zone the healthier the plants will be. Oxygen is necessary for the plant to carry out respiration,
which is the conversion of stored food to energy. Respiration takes place in the roots and therefore, oxygen is vital to plant survival.
Dr. Patrick O’ Brien, the SE director of the USGA Green, section says it is similar to cholesterol levels increasing in the human body and plugging up the
arteries that carry oxygen to the heart. Oxygen is also vital to the survival of the turf root and without adequate pore space in the root zone due to excess
organic matter, summer turfgrass decline will occur.
Our core aerification was done with ½ tines with 1.5” spacing which pulled out 8.73% of the green. We also used verticutters in 2 directions with 7/64th inch
blades. These did not go as deep as the Graden Verticutters. This puts Old Kinderhook at around 9%-10% material removed from the greens. Chris
Hartwiger and Patrick O’Brien from the USGA, said in a 2001 article on mature golf courses that have been on successful core aerification programs, have
removed 15% to 20% of the greens yearly.
Soil testing has been done here since 2002 by an International Sports Turf Research Center. These results show an increase in water holding, water porosity
and organic content in the upper 1” of the root zone. The infiltration rate has slowed over the last 7 years which mean the greens hold more water. There
was no fall aerification done in 2009 due to the weather. I will do everything I can do to make the playing surfaces great for the players at Old Kinderhook.
We will use all non disruptive cultural practice to increase oxygen levels in the root zone until this fall. Thank you for your patience during this process.
Old Kinderhook Realty, LLC
Golf Cottage
12
$102,000
950 Sq’
1Bedr/1 Bath
Enjoy this upgraded cottage and
the view! Built in desk in the bedroom, stone accents in living and
dining area & new cabinetry in
kitchen are feature points. Price
includes: Some furniture &
décor, turn key!
Condo 5D
$289,900
1800 Sq’
3Bedr/3 Bath
Price reduced! Penthouse condo
complete with granite counters,
vaulted ceilings, upgraded flooring
and fabulous screened in patio.
Price includes furniture, décor,
underground parking and slip!
Stop by, Call 888-346-4949 or
132 Golf
View
$225,000
2300 Sq’
3Bed/3 Bath
This delightfully rustic home
offers main level living and views
of 5 & 9. Newer paint, tile floors
and 2 course-side decks.
Price includes furniture, décor,
underground parking and slip!
Golf Cottage
35
$113,000
950 Sq’
1 Bed/1 Bath
A boat slip is available with this
cottage...a rare find! You’ll love
watching the golfers tee off on
# 1. Perfect size and location.
Price includes furniture &
decor ! 12x24 Slip available for
extra $
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 9th 11:00—6:00 573-317-3560
Cinnamon Rolls, Assorted Cakes, Mini Cupcakes from Sugar Loft
Huevos Rancheros (Make your own Breakfast Burrito)
Bacon, Sausage, Assorted Salads, Roasted Leg of Lamb
Chicken Cacciatore, Steamship of Beef, Cedar Plank Salmon
Vegetable Gratin, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Creamed Spinach
Ed , the groundhog, has been
busy collecting golf balls by his
den near the number 8 fairway.
One day, the golf balls are
scatted around and the next day
they are nice and neat.
Thanks to our homeowners for
sharing their photos with us!
On April 11th, Old Kinderhook
was host to the Lake of the
Ozarks Corvette Club monthly
outing. The event drew 47
Corvettes and quite a few car
enthusiasts.
Our very own Ken Rewerts was
instrumental in bringing his club
to Old Kinderhook for a good
meal and a great time.
The dam repairs to our spillway
which collapsed last fall with the
excessive rainfall, are nearly
complete. The new dam features
two concrete overflows for the
pond which should allow it to
remain effective for many many
years to come.
Next time you are out on the
course, check it out...it is really
something!!