Holiday Lake Community Center Building Fund Donation Form Enclosed is a donation toward the Holiday Lake Community Center Building in the amount of $. Name Address City State Zip Phone number: Donor Plaque: MAY 2007 Holiday Lake News 101 Buena Vista Drive, Brooklyn, IA 52211 (641) 522-7686 Spring 2007 BROOKLYN, IOWA MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Holiday Lake Community Center Building Fund MAIL DONATION ALONG WITH FORM TO: Pat Link, 1094 Point Entrance, Brooklyn IA 52211-9562 OR drop off your donation at the Maintenance Office during normal business hours (Please check with your tax advisor regarding tax deductions) Ford s Cove will be dredged this year, and we are asking for your cooperation by removing your boatlifts and docks when notified so that we can get this cove cleaned out. Thank you in advance. Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.? Wednesday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon, Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon. Closed on Sunday s After hours leave voice mail message (641) 522-7686 E-Mail: holdayma@netins.net (To receive your newsletter by email, please contact the office). Visit us on the Internet: http://www.holidaylakebrooklynia.com. The site is being updated periodically, so check it out and see the new photos and information now available online. Ken Schwartz is the webmaster. Because he is not able to attend all of the events, Ken would like pictures of the events to be sent to him at: krschwar@gmail.com The board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Maintenance Office. DIRECTORS: Unit 1 Elizabeth Allison, Secretary (641) 522-6051 Unit 4 Brian Nicholas, Vice-President (319) 393-0011 Unit 2 Larry Ehrig,Treasurer 319) 234-0840 Unit 5 Duane Selken (641) 522-7649 Unit 3 Amy Morrow (641) 522-9553 Unit 6 Jim Clayton JR., President (641) 990-6413 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Board Members are chairpersons for the following Committees: Elizabeth Allison-Personal, Parks and Septic Larry Ehrig- Building Commission and Dredge Amy Morrow-Building Commission, Community Building and Water Quality Brian Nicholas Duane Selken Dredge and Roads Jim Clayton Jr. Dredge, Security, Roads and Water In addition to the Board Members, the following Committees are established: STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 7 Brooklyn, Iowa HOLIDAY LAKE Maintenance Co., Inc. 101 Buena Vista Drive Brooklyn, Iowa 52211 Fish Committee: Dick Osborne (641) 522-7257 The Holiday Lake Board of Directors would like to thank the following person for his donation of $100.00 or more for the fish fund: Scott Schares All anglers on private waters must abide by rules and regulations governing fishing, including bag limits. (Please refer to the DNR Iowa Fishing Regulations for 2007 for bag limits)
Page 2 Page 15 Nominating Committee: Kim Pendarvis (641) 522-3096 The Nominating Committee that will oversee this year s election will be meeting soon. We would like to get underway so that we can get organized and find candidates for the opened seats on the Holiday Lake Board of Directors. Elections will be held at the August 18th Annual Meeting. There are two units up for election, Unit 1 and Unit 4, as well as the new at-large director who can be from any unit. Each of these directors would be elected for a three-year term. Currently, Elizabeth Allison represents Unit 1 and Brian Nicholas represents Unit 4. Only lot owners who have paid all required fees are allowed to be on the Nominating Committee and be a Unit Director. If you are interested in representing your unit on the Nominating Committee or wish to submit a name as a possible candidate, please contact Kim Pendarvis, Nominating Committee Chair, at 641-522-6082 by 4:30 p.m. on Friday June 8th. Community Building Committee: Kim Pendarvis, Co-Chairperson, Secretary Keith Allison Dave Gibbs, John and Joan Kupka, Steve Link Herb Richards Jamie Malloy Golf Cars Batteries Trailers Parts Gas & Electric New & Used Repairs Service Young s Golf Cars Sales & Service 107 Sherman St. Craig Dunlap Dysart, IA 52224 (Sales Manager) Phone: (319) 476-7878 Licensed Master Plumbers Red Jacket Pumps Backhoe Trenching Plumbing Electrical Bucket Truck Heating & Cooling Septic Systems & Tank Cleaning Toledo 641-484-3923 - Waterloo 319-232-2533 Wats 800-542-7980 - Ames 515-233-1711 Fraternal Financial Services www.modern-woodmen.org GENE C. EDELEN, FIC DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE &CAMP SECRETARY SUITE 4, 3500 CENTER POINT ROAD, N.E. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 PHONE: BUS. 319-654-0217; CELL 319-350-0586 Eugene.C.Edelen@mwarep.org Auto Home Life Boat Condos Business Renters Rick L. Kalina, President DBA Kalina Insurance Inc. Allstate Insurance Company 1213 9th Avenue, Belle Plaine, IA 52208 T 319.444.2078 T 800.318.8376 F 319.362.3585 E-mail: chipkalina@allstate.com Allstate Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Company, Allstate Life Insurance Company, Home Office: Northbrook, IL www.allstate.com 309 E. Main Street Montezuma, IA 50171 Phone & Fax: 641-623-BEDS (2337) Best Chairs Therapedic Bedding Ashley Furniture Chromecraft Tables & Chairs Victor Lumber Co. Service is our Business Steve Huedepohl, Owner Construction Grade Lumber 103 Washington St. Toll Free: 888-647-2131 Victor, Iowa 52347 Fax: 319-647-2132 Phone: 319-647-2131 Cell: 319-330-9293 Once & Again Quality Consigned Apparel Tuesday thru Fri. 9-5 Sat. by appointment only 9 am to noon Closed Sundays & Mondays 102 N. Orchard Street, Brooklyn, Iowa 52211 641-522-7779 home 641-522-2333 Office Sheri Atkinson
Page 14 RED FLAG ALERT If a red flag is in place of the American Flag on the dam, this signifies that there is to be no wake due to high water. DOCKS You may dock your watercraft to a dock or in a cove for a two hour time period while going to eat etc., but under no circumstance is your watercraft to be left there overnight. RECYCLE BIN Please note: NO plastic bags, packing peanuts, or trash/garbage (example: used paper towels) in the bin. Also, glass needs to be clear, with no colored glass. If these items continue to be thrown in the recycle bin, we will have to consider discontinuing its use. Bins are available for: metal, paper, magazines, broken down cardboard, and number one and two plastic bins. Please rinse or wash out cans, plastic, and glass. By taking time to recycle, you are helping future generations. Recycle Bin: Located at the office inside the fenced in area and available during normal business hours. POP CAN FUND All money from the collection of Iowa refundable cans and bottles goes for funding the fireworks display as well as the donations taken at the gates. Please empty cans and bottles and keep in separate containers using Iowa refundable cans and bottles only. No tea or water bottles are allowed. If you wish to make a donation to the fireworks fund, please make checks payable to Holiday Lake Owners Association. About 40% of the donations for the display came from the collection of cans and bottles. Gate collections and other donations through out the year make up the difference for the great display. We would like to thank all of you who have contributed. NEW COMMUNICATION BOARD Visit the new communication board located at the base of the dam. We will continue to keep you updated with new information and upcoming event. BROOKLYN BUILDING CENTER Make The Right Choice! QUALITY BUILDING MATERIALS Lumber Cabinets Doors Hardware Countertops Windows Plumbing Paint Siding Electrical Vinyl Decking Roofing BROOKLYN BUILDING CENTER 229 West Front Brooklyn, IA 52211 Phone: 641-522-9251 Fax: 641-522-7605 Page 3 Community Center Committee Update In our report at the Annual Meeting in August, we were just short of our goal to break ground by $7,600. Since then, between our fundraising efforts and your generous donations, we have surpassed that goal. The building fund account now totals $109,500. We figured that with inflation and the ever rising cost of materials, it would take at least $100K to get a facility that is enclosed with basic services. However, to get it finished and furnished as well as a little landscaping, it will take additional funds and a little hard work. Your continued donations are appreciated in order for the Community Center project of 17 years to be successfully completed. We are hoping to begin soon with the building site preparation. There is a lot of excavating and fill dirt to be moved before the foundation can be done. We have been working with our resident architect to tweak the floor plans so that we will have an accurate materials list to request bids from the surrounding area. We have also met with the Poweshiek County Sanitarian and contractors to discuss and design a septic system that will be adequate for the needs of the Community Center. We have individuals who have volunteered their services for the septic, leveling and packing of fill dirt, plumbing, and electrical. This is really appreciated as this will certainly help to keep our costs down. As progress continues, we will eventually need additional volunteers. If you are interested, or know of someone who might be, you may sign up at the Maintenance Office or contact any committee member. We will continue fund raising efforts by holding the Annual Bake Sale and Pancake Breakfast as well as selling Holiday Lake Apparel N More. Annual Bake Sale on May 26th We will start the Annual Bake Sale at 8 a.m. and plan to go until 2 p.m. or until everything is gone. If you are interested in providing baked items or working the day of the sale, please call the Maintenance Office. We will be calling for bakers beginning in May. Pancake Breakfast on September 2nd We will hold our 5th Annual Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. This will once again be a free will donation. Look for more details as the Labor Day weekend approaches. Holiday Lake Apparel N More Is available year round at the Maintenance Office during regular business hours or look for the mobile shop at our events and during holidays. We are inquiring about doing a special design for the Holiday Lake 45th Anniversary. If you re looking for a specific size or color, and we don t have it, we would be happy to take your pre-paid order. Call Kim at 641-522-6082 if you have questions. THANK YOU to everyone who has helped with the fundraising efforts. We look forward to seeing everyone back this spring. The Holiday Lake Community Center Building Committee. Lake Property Residential Commercial Acreages Farms Bob Storm - Broker Judi Storm - Broker Assoc. 1601 12th Ave. Belle Plaine, IA 52208 Office 319-444-3749 Home 319-444-3449 Visit us at www.stormrealty.com e-mail: bstorm1601@yahoo.com Witte s Home Decorating Floor Coverings Window Treatments Wallpaper FREE Estimates Expert Installation of all products 306 West State St., Williamsburg, IA 52361 319-668-9933 Sherri Witte, Owner
Page 4 Bill Vileta, Chairperson Kim Pendarvis, Secretary Colleen Fettkether Dan Hanover Dick Hendrickson Jay Hoskey Andy & Amy Morrow Larry Pendarvis Connie Sjerven Don Van Voorhis Water Quality Please remember to use non-phosphorous products on your lawn and household cleaning products. Some of the Eco-friendly detergents (or low-sudsing) suggested and recommended are: Sears (concentrated powder form); Amway (S-A Plus); Bright (concentrated powder form) and Shaklee Soap. Please check with your retailer about what cleaning items are Ecofriendly products to protect your home, your health and the environment. Theisen s Home and Farm located in Grinnell carries non-phosphorous lawn fertilizer. The Water Quality Committee meets on the last Thursday of each month during the summer at Powell Park Shelter at 6:30 p.m. Every one is welcome to attend these meetings which start in April and go until October. Appreciation The Holiday Lake Board of Directors would like to extend their gratitude to the following people who volunteered to helped with clean up of trees and brush after the ice storm: Herb Richards, Robert Hunt, Les Keeling, Hurschel Taylor, Jim Clayton Jr., Jim Clayton Sr., Duane Selken, and to all of the persons who volunteered their time and talents. Water Patrol Holiday Lake Board of Directors is seeking person(s) to volunteer their time to patrol the water during the 2007 season. 14 th 2007 Water Quality Committee Ready-Mix Concrete Trucking/Dust Coating (641) 522-9206 For All of Your Construction Needs - Lynn Baustian Construction Holiday Lake, Brooklyn 641-522-9307 You Take Pride In Your Home, We Take Pride In Our Work! RR 3 Box 71 641-522-9685 Brooklyn, IA 52211 LOREN FORD FORD BROS. AG-LIME HAULING &SPREADING GILBERT S SEPTIC SERVICE Lester Gilbert 1594 77th Street Trail Belle Plaine, IA 52208 Business: 319-444-2446 Cell: 319-330-6202 Cecil Gilbert 7902 16th Avenue Rd Luzerne, IA 52257 Busines: 319-454-6311 Cell: 319-330-6203 Brooklyn Medical Clinic Brian J. Heineman, D.O. Marita Moore, M.D. Penny Osborn 128 Jackson Street PO Box 527 Office: 641-522-7221 Brooklyn, IA 52211 Fax: 641-522-5816 1992-2007 General Contractor 2037 Old 6 Road Brooklyn, IA 52211 641-522-9624 800-577-1310 BACKHOE Water Sewer Septic New Construction & Repairs CONCRETE DEMOLITION Sawing Air Compressor Jack Hammer Free Estimates CONCRETE Driveways Sidewalks Garage Floors Patios Footings Parking Lots Flatwork of all Kinds BOBCAT Grading Tractor Blade Disc Seeding Snow Removal Reasonable Rates TRUCKING 25 ft. Flat Trailer Dump Truck Rock Sand Dirt Waste Removal BILL SCHULTZ Victor Office (319) 647-3215 Brooklyn Office (641) 522-9641 Wats Line (800) 688-1553 ROHRER BROS., INC CUSTOM SPRAYING LIME - ROCK - SAND - FERTILIZER FARM CHEMICALS Victor, IA 52347 Audas Sanitation & Recycling P.O. Box 610 830 S. Front St. Steve Audas Owner Montezuma Iowa 50171 Phone: 641-623-5691 Fax: 641-623-2368 Cell: 641-990-2962 steveaudas@msn.com
Page 12 Page 5 THE COMMUNITY OF FLAGS Store & Gift Shop 114 Jackson St., Brooklyn 641-522-5488 Help support Brooklyn s Flag Display by Shopping at the Flag Store Wide variety of antiques and collectibles Honey and Jam Original art & Crafts, Patriotic and decorative flags, poles & accessories. With over 70 dealers and staffed by volunteers E-mail: dhicks@netins.net Attention: Dorothea Summer Hours M-F 9-5. Sat. 9-4 Winter Hours T-F 9-4, Sat. 9-3 HOLIDAY REALTY 5280 Buena Vista Drive Brooklyn, Iowa 52211 Office: 641.522.2300 holidayre@netins.net Tree Donations We are looking for hardwood trees to replace those lost due to the ice storm and other causes. Maintenance Fees Maintenance fees for 2007 are $120.00 per lot, $120.00 per lot owner and $40.00 CPI (consumer price index) On December 14, 2006 the Holiday Lake Board of Directors resolved that the maintenance fees shall be assessed and billed on the 1st of March of each calendar year, are payable on the 1st of April of each calendar year, and are delinquent if not paid on or before the 1st of May of each year. The Holiday Lake Board of Directors will take whatever steps necessary to enforce the collection of fees that are delinquent. Emergency Response Committee: Holiday Lake Board of Directors is looking for full time residents to be on an Emergency Response Committee. These people would assist in directing ambulance or fire departments to emergency locations. If you are interested, please contact the office during normal business hours. Security In response to an overwhelming number of security concerns voiced during the past year, the board has decided to increase security at Holiday Lake. We have hired a professional security firm to be located at the lake entrances on major holidays and randomly throughout the summer. Two of our four entrances will be closed temporarily continued on page 6 ELLIS HOME INTERIORS Mohawk Color Center 301 E. Main Montezuma, IA 50171 641-623-5223 Ron Ellis, Owner One stop shopping for all your decorating needs Carpet, Vinyl, Ceramic, Hardwood, Laminate Durastone & Duraceramic Window Shades & Blinds, Wallpaper If you are planning to sell your property, list it with the team that is available weekends, evenings, 24/7. Connie Sjerven, Vivian Link, Broker Associate Broker 641-522-2300 641-522-7828 641-990-4149 cell Colleen, Jerry, Connie, Vivian, Kandi Colleen Fettkether, Jerry Westra, Kandi Rooff Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate 641-522-2188 641-522-5310 641-522-5818 563-920-6324 cell 641-990-3438 cell 319-361-3868 cell OVER 50 YEARS COMBINED REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE Jackie Drake 641-522-5629 3190 Barbara Drive Brooklyn, Ia 52211 Over 20 Years of Real Estate Experience. Serving the Brooklyn, Holiday Lake, and the Surrounding Area www.poweshiekmls.com
Page 6 Page 11 Continued from page 5 with security gates that will be installed in the near future. (the gates will be left open at all other times) During the times the entrances are being monitored, everyone will be stopped and asked to display their 2007 sticker. This includes vehicles and land & watercraft. (refer to land & watercraft registration 2007 for a detailed list) Please communicate these security spot checks with your family and friends who plan to visit. We recommend obtaining a guest pass in advance of their visit or plan to meet them at an entrance site that particular day. The board appreciates the concerns you have voiced regarding security, and we hope that these additional measures are a welcome to all Holiday Lake Lot Owners. We hope that these changes will reduce the number of unauthorized individuals from entering our lake and will help protect our properties. We all have the same goal which is to keep Holiday Lake a wonderful and safe place to live and play. Although our security patrol does routine checks during all hours of the day and night, we still ask for your assistance in monitoring the lake areas for any suspicious or mischievous behavior. If you see anything, please call one of the following: Poweshiek County Sheriffs Office (641) 623-5679 Holiday Lake Security Mark Baugh (641) 522-5598 If you have an emergency, please have someone meet the equipment at the entrance which is closest to you (if possible). This can save them time in trying to locate you. 911 signs can be ordered and picked up at the lake office. The cost is only $23.00, and these are very helpful to emergency personnel, friends, and family. Sirens are activated when there is severe weather moving into our area. We are notified by one or several agencies including: Poweshiek Co. Sheriffs Dept.-National Weather Service-Emergency Management Service-NOAA Radio. We have two sirens that will be activated when we are notified of a SEVERE THUN- DERSTORM WARNING or a TORNADO WARNING only. WATCHES will not activate the SIRENS. The sirens are for the safety of everyone, so please do not go outside to see what is happening. Go to the lowest point of your home such as a basement or under a stairway for your protection. If you do not have a basement, go to a closet or bathroom, and try to stay away from windows. Kneel down on the floor, and cover your head with either a blanket or pillows to protect yourself from injury. One siren is located on North Lakeshore by the boat ramp, and the other is on Holiday Lane at the turn around. If anyone is interested in becoming a storm watch spotter, please give us a call. Coordinator: M.R. Casey Clark (641) 522-7906 Asst. Coordinator: Joleen Beatty (641) 522-9566 Also, keep a flashlight, portable radio, and extra batteries on hand and in a place which is easy access in case of an emergency. Thank you and be safe, M.R. Casey Clark. Please Note: Sirens are for outside use only. If you want something for inside, they can be purchased at any radio outlet. Ask for NOAA Radio for inside. Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative 129 Jackson St., P.O. Box 513 Brooklyn, IA 52211-0513 Phone: 641-522-9211 Fax: 641-522-5001 Fauna Nord Mindy Huls - Broker Office Ph. 641-522-2187 Home Ph. 641-522-7642 Cell: 641-990-2888 Web: www.hulsrealty.com Justin Huls 641-990-6988 Jerica Huls 641-990-8200 Lisa Hinrichs 319-430-8596 Stick with me for all of your real estate needs. Buyers or sellers are my specialty Full time Resident of Holiday Lake Cell: 641-751-2748 Office: 641-754-5678 2003 S. Center St. Marshalltown, IA 50158 Indoor boat storage and winterization available. Centrally located in Poweshiek County near Interstate 80. New secure steel building. Rates based on the size of your watercraft. Pickup and delivery available if needed or you bring your own. Call 641-891-3973 for more information or to reserve your spot!
Page 10 Page 7 Your Quality of Life. Your Iowa. Iowa s farmers are working everyday to protect the land, air and water quality for our future generations. Roads The Holiday Lake Board of Directors is asking that lot owners chip and seal their roads. After you have signed up and paid Manatts for the chip and seal, your road will be prepared in order to get it ready for the chip and seal. Any area that has not been chip and sealed and is breaking up after Manatt s is done will be torn up and returned to gravel. Just for a cost comparison, Benton County Dust Control is $900 for 400 feet. Shorelines Shorelines are a concern for Holiday Lake due to constant soil erosion. The Holiday Lake Board of Directors is asking homeowners to check their shorelines to see if there is sufficient protection against soil erosion. Some examples of proper shoreline protection are large rocks, landscape blocks, railroad ties, sand beaches, etc. After August 1, 2007 shorelines will be checked and a letter will be sent out to people who failed to have sufficient protection. If you are unsure if your shoreline is acceptable, please contact your unit representative or the office. The Holiday Lake Watershed Project is rolling along. We are proceeding with plans to install a basin just south of lots 247-250 on Franklin Drive on John Banzhaf s property. John has been very helpful in working with the Poweshiek County conservation office and the Holiday Lake Assoc. to do what is best for the lake and the overall best environmental impact for the land. Due to funding regulations and requirements, the Holiday Lake Association was not able to put a basin on its own lots that would qualify for any funding assistance. Therefore, with Mr. Banzhaf s permission, we are able to design a much more efficient structure and spend our money more effectively. I hope everyone appreciates this. Thanks also goes out to the Watershed Improvement Review Board who has agreed to provide funds to assist with the conservation efforts in the Holiday Lake watershed area. Funding is also coming from the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). EQIP is a voluntary conservation program of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that promotes environmental quality. This program is available to private landowners and offers financial and technical assistance to install or implement structural and management practices on eligible land. We are also trying to get a basin project going on lots east of Fleur Drive to better control the water which is draining down the east side of the road. This fall we would like to meet with lot owners who are interested in installing a rain garden on their property. J.S., Poweshiek Co. SWCD The numbers show it! 69 - number of ongoing watershed protection projects helping to reduce soil erosion, protect water quality and provide flood control 126,000 - number of Iowa wetlands restored or in process since 1992 131,712 - acres enrolled by Iowa farmers in wetland easements $435 million - amount Iowa s farmers and citizens invest each year to protect the quality of Iowa s water Join Iowa s farmers in their efforts to make our state a better place to live for all Iowans! T.I.P. Rural Electric Cooperative 612 West Des Moines Street Brooklyn, IA 52211 (641) 522-9223 (800) 934-7976 Owned By Those We Serve Your Touchstone Energy Partner The power of human connections perativ CUSTOM BUILDINGS Built for You 509 13th Street Belle Plain, IA 52208 Ph: 319-444-2540 Fax: 319-444-3921 Cell: 319-929-4079 Large line of Fireplaces, Patio & Storm Doors, Windows, and More
Page 8 What is a rain garden?a rain garden is a garden in a drainage area that is landscaped with perennial flowers and native vegetation that help soak up rainwater. It is located to capture runoff from roofs, parking lots, and streets. A rain garden is designed to fill with a few inches of water after a rain and then filter the water into the ground, rather than letting the water run off to a storm drain or ditch. A rain garden is a great way to naturally control runoff. To learn more please attend the Rain Garden Educational meeting on Saturday May 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Powell Park. (before the spring meeting) Water Testing: Bruce Bauer has been assigned to take standing water assessments for: ph, Nitrite-N, Nitrate-N, Dissolved Oxygen, Phosphate and Chloride. To see results, log onto iowater.net or refer to the bulletin board located at the bottom of the dam. Select: Data Base, online data base, view data, you can select by county (Poweshiek) or by site number: 979034 Andy s; 979038 Beach and Boat Launch area; 979033 Duck Park; 979037 Unit 1 Lot 60; 979035 Unit 2 Lot 359; 979039 Unit 3 Lot 217; 979036 Unit 4 Lot 207. Dish Soap Dawn dish soap has many purposes. It can be used to neutralize gas and oil if it overflows when filling your boat. Also, if you use it in a hose hand sprayer on your lawn, it keeps the bugs away. Another tip for eliminating bugs is to put some water in a white dinner plate and add a couple of drops of Lemon Fresh Joy dish detergent. Set the dish on your porch, patio, or other outdoor area. For unknown reasons, the mosquitoes flock to it and drop dead shortly thereafter. Other helpful hints that everyone can help with include the following: keep yards mowed and remove any objects that collect and hold standing water such as tires, paddle boats and tarps. LAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Reminder: Orange flags are required and are to be mounted on the vehicle which extends not less than one foot above the top of the vehicle. In addition, all land recreational vehicles must follow and obey the road rules and signs. Any vehicle that is driven or ridden after dark must have the proper lighting. Example: ATV, Golf Cart, etc. must have a headlight and taillight or reflector. The recommended age for operating ATV is 16 years old, and a safety certificate is required. The recommended age for driving a golf cart is 14 years of age. All recreational activities at the lake such as swimming, boating, and 4-wheeling, are at your own risk. Current RV stickers must be displayed (one on each side or front and back). Please respect the safety of all others, as well as yourself, as you enjoy these activities. Remember that you are not to trespass on private property. The speed limit is 25 miles per hour or less. When driving safely on the roads, take into account the sight distance, road conditions, oncoming traffic, pedestrians, and lake occupants. MLS 2007 Activities Spring Meeting: Saturday May 12, 2007 10:00 a.m. Powell Park Wayne Petersen from the NRCS will be here to speak about Rain Gardens at 10:00 a.m. and the spring meeting will follow. Lake Wide Garage Sales: Friday June 8, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday June 9, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. until? Cost is $6.00 Information and money need to be received by June 2, 2007 Please make checks payable to Donna Hamilton Independence Day will be celebrated on Saturday June 30, 2007 10:00 am - Paddle boat races-south dock - (Please bring paddle boat and life jackets to use and share) 8:00 p.m. - Boat parade-south dock DARK-Fireworks (Note: Fireworks will be shot off unless it is a downpour of rain) Rain date of Sunday July 1, 2007 NOTE: From the dam North towards the highway is where the fireworks fall. Please do not sit or park at Powell Park or Ball Diamond Area. We need volunteers to donate an hour of their time to help collect donations at both entrances and to help with the paddle boat races. Sunday July 1, 2007 ATV/Golf Cart Cruise Powell Park to register at 1:30 p.m. Cruise starts at 3:00 p.m. 1:30-3:00 p.m. Carnival Games Carnival Game Rules Prizes: No one over the age of 16 will win prizes will be limited to (3) prizes per child- No exchanging one prize for another. Adult will be permitted to play games but not eligible to win any prizes. Hosted by Katie Tomlinson 641-484-3072 and Jim Clayton Jr. Page9 Lake Property Residential Commercial Acreages Farms Office 319-444-3749 Home 319-444-3449 Penny 319-444-3600 Home 319-444-3600 Bob Storm - Broker Judi Storm - Broker Assoc. Penny Wiese - Sales Agent Dennis Wiese - Sales Agent 1601 12th Ave. Belle Plaine, IA 52208 Holiday lake owner for 26 years Visit us at www.stormrealty.com or e-mail: bstorm1601@yahoo.com Buying or Selling - Call The Storm Team We do Open Houses and want to help with all your real estate needs Storm Realty belongs to 2 MLS If you can help with a monetary donation or any thing else, please contact the Holiday Lake Office (641) 522-7686 or the persons that are organizing the event. Parking: Please try and park off the road as much as possible to keep roads open for emergency vehicles. Annual potluck and meeting: Saturday August 18, 2007 5:00 p.m. Picnic (meat will be provided, please bring a covered dish and table service) 6:00 p.m. Meeting (This will be held at Powell Park shelter. If it is raining, it will be held in the maintenance shop) Candidates up for re-election, unit one represented by Elizabeth Allison for a three-year term, unit four represented by Brian Nicholas for three-year term along with an At-large board member who can be from any unit. Each of these directors would be for a three-year term. If you know of any one who would like to run for one of these positions, please contact the office (641) 522-7686. Note: Lot owner must have the annual maintenance fees paid in full by June 1st to be eligible to vote.