The official magazine of The Lakewood Community
June 2022
Summer TIme & SUNSHINE Pontoon Lottery & Fireworks Donations
Swim Team Season | Upcoming Summer Events
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LPOA Committee Chairpersons
Board Members BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES
ARB/ARC // Judy Alyea Appeals // Steve White Election // Larry Pasquini Executive // Christy Nyquist Lakeshore Townhomes // Sheri Hartman & Jerry Baxter Lakeshore Condos // Kevin Wiley Lakewood Bay // Barb Mills The Landings // Doug Allen
President Terry White (At Large) Liaison to Facilities Development Committee Vice-President Dave Petet (At Large) Liaison to Lake Use Committee Treasurer Kathleen Heydon (At Large) Liaison to Finance and Food & Beverage Committee
Water’s Edge // Kevin Ingram
Secretary Debbie Stalnaker (At Large) Liaison to ARB/ARC Committee
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
GENERAL EMAIL
Activities // Meg Young Facilities Development // Phil Mall Finance // Dave Stackelhouse
Directors Larry Fields (At Large)
Liaison to Insurance Committee
Food & Beverage // Jahala Kinser Insurance // Cathy Pec
Brooke Beebe (At Large)
Lake Use // Kyle Kosovich
Liaison to Activities Committee
Association Staff
Joseph Pec (Multi Family)
Liaison to Multi-family Parcels
ADMINISTRATIVE
General Manager Mark Reid // Mark@lpoa.com Accounting Supervisor Machelle Seiler // Mac@lpoa.com Staff Assistant Sherry McNamara // Sherry@lpoa.com Administrative Assistant Nichole Melvin // Nichole@lpoa.com Membership Accounting Cari Brown // Cari@lpoa.com Receptionist Sharri Goodman // Reception@lpoa.com
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Art & Communication Director Cariann Dureka // Cariann@lpoa.com
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Tom Maloney (East Lake)
Liaison to Appeals Committee
Jon Snow (West Lake)
Liaison to ARB/ARC Committee
LPOA Office
Dir. of Comm. Relations Sean Bachtel // Sean@lpoa.com Codes Enforcement Steve Hancock // Steve@lpoa.com
COMMUNICATIONS
board@lpoa.com
651 NE St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PHONE 816-373-4326 COMMUNITY SERVICES 816-373-1500 WEBSITE www.LPOA.com EMAIL lpoaadmin@lpoa.com
Executive Chef Molly Myers // Chef@logc.org
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Manager John Thomas // Jthomas@lpoa.com
Want to "Go Green"? The Ripples
If you would like to stop receiving the Ripples by US Mail and would like to access it online (www.lpoa.com or Lakewood’s official Facebook page), simply email Cariann at cariann@lpoa.com.
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Statements
If you would like to stop receiving statements by US Mail, please contact Cari at cari@lpoa.com or access the “Going Green” form on our website at www.lpoa.com. Please be advised that our current accounting system does not have online access, so by not receiving a statement you will not be notified if you charge any additional items to your account (ie. Snack bar and Argyle meals, boat stickers, boat rentals, etc).
June
From the General Manager, Mark Reid
Heading into mid-year we are adjusting to certain headwinds, primarily labor availability and rates as well as some extended lead times on purchases. The April Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation of 8.2% is concerning on a forward looking basis. We hope inflation tails off before our benchmark July statistics are published. However, it appears that we are going to be in this inflationary period for a while. Generally I like to keep this article forward looking. No one likes to drive while looking in the rear view mirror. But I think it’s important to talk about a couple of items that became issues in May.
Let's talk about Algae and Aquatic growth.
In This Issue 5 6 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 21 22 22
From the General Manager From the Boardroom
Board Meeting Minutes
Calendar of Events
Welcome New Residents
Fouth of July in Lakewood 2022 Activities Calendar
Artist Series
May of this year presented optimal growth conditions for Algae and other aquatic growth Clubs like Coontail. High nutrient load from runoff of multiple heavy rain storms combined with Resource Directory unseasonable warm temperatures in the 90’s produced growth that is not normally seen to May Maintenance Update the extent it was this year. We monitored the growth and identified its species. As aquatic 2021 Common Violations growth is healthy for our lakes and our fish population, the problem was the unsightly appearance in the shallow coves that warm up at a faster rate than the deep water. This year, we have acquired and are using a mechanical shear (like a hedge trimmer) that trails behind a boat and cuts the growth off at a distance of 5.5 feet below the water line. Mechanical abatement is the first line of safe treatment although it is labor intensive. The second line of treatment is chemical application. To date, we do not put chemicals in the lake to treat aquatic growth. Staff has consulted with our contracted Laboratory and aquatic specialist to provide a list of possible chemical treatments that are effective in treating the algae growth but non harmful to fish and other fresh water life. We have also asked our LPOA Lake Use Committee to make recommendations in this matter. Additionally, we are performing our annual water quality tests of samples taken from multiple coves in the main lakes. We do all of this not because there is a perceived problem, but more so to assure that there is not a problem through test results. I believe that when the nutrient loads diminish and the lake becomes more active with boaters and increased wave action, we will see the remaining algae dislodge and disburse as it has in prior years. It is critically important that when try to achieve the perfect balance between visual appearance and healthy biology in our recreational lakes that we don’t take a step that will cause damage either internally within the lakes or externally to surrounding properties that use lawn irrigation from the lakes.
Let's talk about mowing grass. As with aquatic growth, the fescue grass on common ground loves the nutrients that are applied and the rain and sunshine of April and May as it comes out of its dormant state. This causes an growth rate that is hard to manage with a standard crew that mows common ground throughout the months of May through October. Given the lost time of numerous rain days and ground that is to wet to mow without causing damage, May becomes a precarious month where the grass gets ahead of us. It is not practical to double the manpower and double the equipment for this fast growing month. As the heat arrives in June and nutrients subside, the growth slows. In past years we have always caught up by Memorial Day and stayed ahead of the mowing throughout the summer. We look forward to another wonderful summer in our beautiful Lakewood Community. Enjoy. Lakewood Property Owners Association // Serving Our Members Since 1973
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From the Boardroom
Kathleen Heydon, Outgoing Board President
On April 5th, 2022 Lakewood honored 65 volunteers and their guests, serving on 11 Standing committees. Chef Molly and her staff prepared an outstanding dinner complete with beautiful tables and attentive servers. But the best part for me was to see the hugs, handshakes, and hear the chatter and laughter....it was amazing to all be together again. All Committees of the Association, whether they are of a business or social nature are considered a vital resource to LPOA. The purpose of these committees is to give an opportunity for residents to participate in the overall betterment of Lakewood, to provide an avenue of communication between residents, the General Manager, and the Board of Directors, to accept specific tasks and responsibilities assigned to them by the Board and to prepare recommendations for improvement.
gives you a more in-depth description and duties of each committee. If you have any interest in joining a committee, please go to the LPOA office, request a Committee Interest form, fill it out and Nichole will make sure it is shared with the Committee chair. The committees choose their members. Our committees fulfill essential roles within our community and help the board accomplish the association’s goals effectively and efficiently. Your Board of Directors would like to say to those who dedicated selflessly their time and talents, THANK YOU for making Lakewood a better place.
Wow, summer is almost here, on May 28 the pools will open, weather permitting and it’s also National There are 4 kinds of committees which include Administrative, Hamburger Day! Enjoy your summer and all your community has to offer. Standing Advisory, Parcel, and Ad Hoc Advisory. Administrative includes ARB/ARC, Appeals, Executive, and Election Committee. These committees follow our Covenants, Conditions Restrictions, and By-Laws. They are ongoing and permanent. Standing Advisory Committees were established for a specific service and purpose. They include the following: Insurance, Finance, Facilities Development (FDC), Activities, Lake Use, Construction Materials Standards, and Food and Beverage. The Parcel Committees which include Multi-family and Maintenance provided parcels are responsible for the maintenance and improvements of their Parcel. Ad Hoc Advisory is appointed by the board for a specific project or task of a non-recurring nature. To get a more in-depth understanding of each committee please go to www. lpoa.com/Documents/ Governing Documents/Policies/Policy #3. It’s a 7-page document that
LPOA/LHC BOARD MEETINGS June 9 • July 14 • August 11 Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. at The Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse.
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Lakewood Property Owners Association
Board of Directors’ Meeting Actions taken May 12, 2022 Approved • Ratify Laura Connelly as Parcel Chair of Lakewood Forest • Ratify Sarah Dau as member of Lakewood Forest Parcel Committee • Accept Resignation of Debbie Holden as Parcel Chair of Lakewood Forest. • Accept Resignation of Vicki Franklin from LPOA Appeals Committee. • Lakewood Bay Parcel Expenditure of Funds for Concrete Repairs. • Termination of Boat Slip Lease Agreement for W-19 for Non-Payment Tabled • LPOA Reserve Investment Policy • Lakewood Bay Parcel Request Cost Analysis for Property Management
Around the Neighborhood On April 30, Burning Tree celebrated its first Neighborhood Block Party of the season! Delicious food, great music, and most importantly, meeting and getting to know our wonderful neighbors!
Chapel Ridge Greens Parcel
The Board of Directors Approved a change for the Chapel Ridge Greens parcel. This is effective May 1. This is the official 30-day notice. Please view the charge below:
Storage Lot Fee Change 2022 Storage Lot fees at $300 for 6 month
and $600 for a 1 year
effective July 1, 2022.
ARB/ARC Information
2022 Fall Ball Field & Soccer Field Lottery
ARB/ARC deadlines are the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
The Spring 2022 Ball Field & Soccer Field Lottery will be held Tuesday, August 9, starting at 6:00 p.m. It will take place at the Lakewood Oaks Golf Club in multiple banquet rooms. Reservations will be needed for this meeting, and only one representative from each team will be allowed to attend.
The meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 pm (3rd and 5th Tuesday of March and November 2022). All meetings will take place at the Community Service Office, 735 NE Lakewood Blvd.
You can reserve your spot by emailing Tim Martineau at Tim@lpoa.com. For those that aren’t able to attend the meeting, you can contact Tim via phone, 816-373-4326 the day after and he will help you find an available field.
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Lakewood Calendar of Events
Lakewood Aquatic Center 4105 NW Lake Drive
Sunday – Thursday: 11:3 Friday & Saturday: 11:3
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9 LPOA & LOCC Board Meeting 17 LAC Trivia Night 19 Father’s Day
3 Lighted Boat Parade 4 Independence Day (office closed) Pancake Breakfast & Pool Party Fireworks on the Rock 14 LPOA & LOCC Board Meeting
14 LPOA & LOCC Board Meeting Daily: 11:30 AM - 8:30 P 13 Concert on the Rock
*Lap Swim, Daily: 5:30AM - 7:00AM
East Lake Village Pool 4140 NE Channel Drive
Lakewood Oaks Pool 5536 NE Northgate Crossing
Monday - Sunday: 10:3
Amendment Updates
POOL SCHEDULE
Lakewood Aquatic Center Pool 4105 NW Lake Drive
Sunday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Lap Swim Daily: 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
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LPOA Lakewood Improvement Proposal Announcement
We would like to inform residents of the opportunity to suggest projects/improvements around Lakewood with the Lakewood Improvement Proposal form. This form can be found at https://lpoa.com/members/downloadable-forms, and is labeled as “Improvements Proposal Form 2022”. These can also be picked up at the LPOA office. Cutoff for LIPs is July 31, 2022.
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Work Request Form Notice
Tyler Burns & Brett Hines
As the summer kicks off we’d like to remind our residents that we have available a work request form to address common grounds issues or repairs. These forms help our maintenance team address issues in a timely manner and keep track of them for future resident inquiries. These can be filled out online, or give the LPOA Office a call and we can submit one for you. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!
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Pontoon Boat Rental Lakewood’s two pontoon boats are accessible for residents to rent. They are available for 2-hour blocks on the weekdays and 4-hour blocks on the weekends and holidays. All-day rentals are available on the weekdays only (excluding holidays). Pontoons can only be rented a month in advance at the earliest. Rental Fees $250 damage deposit (charged to your account) • Weekdays (Mo. – Thur.) $27.50/hour • Weekends (Fri. – Sun.) $48.50/hour • Holidays - $60.00/hour • All-day rentals (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.) only available Mon. – Thur. $188.00 To reserve a pontoon, call 816-373-4326. Pontoons are not considered reserved until Rental Agreement is signed.
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4th of July July 3rd & 4th 2022
Festivities
JULY 3 Lighted Boat Parade
7:30 PM or Dusk
Join us for a festive night on the water! Deck your boats out and join the boat procession, or enjoy the show from land! Lineup will begin at the West Dam. Check the LAC Facebook and LPOA e-blasts for more information.
JULY 4 4th of July 5K
7:30 AM-9 AM
Join us the morning of the 4th to run, walk or roll a 5K; following the Lakewood Loop, it will start and end at East Lake Village Park.
Pancake Breakfast
9 AM-11 AM
Enjoy a pancake breakfast courtesy of Chris Cakes, $6 per plate (LPOA account charge only) with a dance party on the lawn! For the adults, there will be an Embrace the Grape CASH Bar with $6 Mimosas & Bloody Marys.
DJ Pool Party
12 PM-3 PM
Featuring DJ Miles McMahon—Cash Bar open.
Fireworks on the Rock
9:30 PM or Dusk
Come join us for Lakewood’s amazing fireworks event, which wouldn’t be possible without our amazing residents and donors. Thank you!
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Lakewood Fourth of July Show We are now accepting donations for our Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show! The funds go towards the contract for the display, LS Police Stand-by and other miscellaneous items needed to ensure the show proceeds smoothly. It’s been recognized as one of the best in the area, and so residents are encouraged to donate! We strive to make each new year’s show a memorable and fun experience, and we hope you’ll show your support and join us. Donors will be featured in the Ripples each month. To donate, either stop by the office and fill out a form or go to the lpoa.com> Member’s Area> Downloadable Forms > Lakewood 4th of July Fireworks Donation Form to download, fill out, and bring to our office. Deadline of Monday, June 13, 2022.
Fireworks 2022 Donations Thanks to the following for donating to our 2022 Fireworks Display Fund. Jan Tucker, $100
4th of July LPOA Pontoon Boat Rental Lottery
Between now and the deadline of Friday, June 3 at 5:00 PM, anyone who wishes to rent a pontoon boat for the 4th of the July this year will be required to enter a random drawing. You can stop by the LPOA Office and enter your name into the lottery or call the office at 816-373-4326 and request an entry. On Monday, June 6 2022, we will draw from two “hats”. One will contain the name of members who entered the drawing, the other will contain time slots available for the day. Staff will randomly draw a name and then a coinciding time slot. Winners will be notified and will have 48 hours to have a signed Lease Agreement executed. No exceptions will be made to this timeframe. After 48 hours, another name will be pulled. This will continue until all contracts have been executed. If you have any questions, please contact Sean Bachtel at sean@lpoa.com or call 816-541-2441.
CONCERT ON THE ROCK
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Events Calendar Lakewood Activities Committee
Trivia Night Friday, June 17 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Concert on the Rock Saturday, August 13 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Halloween Spectacular Saturday, October 29 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
July 4th Activities Lighted Boat Parade Sunday July 3
Front Nine & Wine Saturday, September 17
Christmas Parade December 10
Pancake Breakfast & Pool Party Monday July 4 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Smokin’ in Lakewood Saturday, October 1
Now Hiring!
Golf Course Grounds Maintenance Worker
• $13-15 based on experience, seasonal fulltime or part time • Season lasts from March to October and Availabilities for Summer Break positions • 8-hour shift | 6:30-7:00 a.m. to 3:00- 3:30 p.m. • 16 + can apply with a valid driver’s license (needed to operate equipment) • Bilingual capabilities, such as Spanish is a plus • This job is for you if you like to work outside, mowing, grounds work, and landscaping! Contact Steve Griesinger, Golf Course Superintendent at steveg@logc.org
Seasonal Jobs at Lakewood
Would you like to work at Lakewood this summer?
Community Services Department
Your LPOA Community Service Department is currently accepting applicants for both Road and Boat Patrol for the 2022 season. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid Missouri Driver’s License with a clean driving record and be able to pass a background check. This department operates 24/7, 365 days a year, therefore, qualified candidates must be available to work all shifts including weekends and holidays. Interested applicants should contact Steve Hancock, LPOA Patrol Supervisor, at 816-373-4343.
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Pool Snack Bar Attendant
The Pool Snack Bars are under the direction of Chef Molly. Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old and must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled. If interested, please visit our Indeed page at www. indeed.com/cmp/LakewoodProperties-and-Lakefront-(lpoa)
Lakewood Artist Exhibit
A place to present artists of all kinds and mediums.
Rick Scaletty
Written by Patti Browder
JEWELRY DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY
One of our featured Lakewood artists is Rick Scaletty. Rick has exhibited his underwater photography in the Argyle Gallery twice in the past and has participated in group shows also. It was interesting to discover that Rick also designs unique jewelry for sale on Etsy and Facebook. Rick started making jewelry in college, but was interrupted by life, family, career, and his photography, which found him traveling and diving all over the world for colorful, detailed photos of sea life. Rick has made it a passion to show people the natural world and encourage them to become better stewards of our planet. After retirement, on annual retreats to Arizona, Rick revived his love of jewerly design, using native stones, silver, and gold.
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In Arizona, he began to showcase his jewelry at an annual fundraiser for the Jewelry Arts. At home in Lee’s Summit, he held a show at the Blue Heron and sold his pieces at other local, jewelry arts shops. Rick prefers the rich Southwestern colors of turquoise for his jewelry and, of course, designs special pieces for his wife and for gifts. Rick and his wife, Kathy, have lived in Lakewood since 1985.
I envision my jewelry as an expression of our relationships with one another and our beautiful planet. You may view jewelry by Rick Scaletty at www.etsy.com/shop/RickScalettyStudio, and on Facebook at Rick Scaletty Jewelry.
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Home Watch The Lee’s Summit Police Department offers a House Watch to be used when you are out of town. If you wish to be added to their House Watch List, please contact LSPD at 816-969-1700. Don’t forget to contact your LPOA Community Service Staff at 816-373-1500 so they can keep an extra eye on your property, as well.
Boat Trailer Rental Policy Update May 2022 Please be aware we have updated our boat trailer rental policy. Boat Trailers will now cost $25/day and Lakewood boat owners must provide an ID, proof of insurance, and proof of residency upon rental. (A driver’s license amd Lakewood ID, for example.) Please note that reservations must be made Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., even if you plan to use the trailer on the weekend. We thank you for your cooperation.
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Lakewood Clubs Bass Fishing Club
Lakewood Lakes Bass Fishing Club: Join our Facebook group or contact our president, Walter Hammond, at waltfish13@gmail.com or 816-699-1091 to get involved!
Garden Club
Sail & Paddle Club
The Lakewood Sail & Paddle Club is celebrating its 21st year of providing “On The Water” access for Lakewood residents. We are returning to our normal annual membership fees from the last 2 years of Covid reduced fees.
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Refreshments 9:00-9:30 a.m. Program—9:30 a.m. followed by Business Meeting Lakewood Oaks Country Club, Banquet Room
Family – $75/yr includes personal use for your family and your guests with you. Single – $50/yr includes personal use for you and your guest with you
It is always fun to discover a hidden gem to explore so close to home. Crestview Dairy is offering us just that. We will enjoy a guided tour of the property including 17 gardens, all bordered by walls that used rock from the Lee’s Summit Road widening project.
Contact Steve Bertken at SailLakewood@gmail.com to fill out the 2022 Membership form. The 2022 Members Welcome and access passcode will be emailed after signup. Online Payment options: PayPals, Venmo, Check or Cash.
Crestview Dairy is a 120-year-old historic landmark and private estate including 31 acres of beautiful landscaped countryside. We will stroll around 8 truly authentic buildings surrounded by 100-year-old trees, spectacular views, private walkways, and a 3500 sq. ft deck overlooking Crestview Lake. Hal Oppenheimer, the owner, will give us the history of Crestview and how he and his wife, New York Natives, became interested in purchasing the property in 1983. Guests are always welcome.
Moms Club
Tennis Club
Drop in Tennis We meet every Thursday evening at the Main courts on Lake Drive. The time is 6:00 to around 9:00 pm. (It’s ok to be late). We will have pickup matches, drills, and instruction (if requested). So, dust off that racquet and come on down. Junior Clinics This month, the Lakewood Tennis Club will sponsor three FREE clinics for kids. So, save these dates for bringing your kids out for some fun and tennis: Saturdays June 11, June 18, and June 25.
New to Lakewood or lived here for years? Lakewood Moms Club is the way to connect with our amazing community. We have events for moms, kids and families. There is always something happening. Come join the fun!
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Ages 6 to 12 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Ages 13 to 18
Membership information: lakewoodmomsclub64064@gmail.com Want to hear quickly from someone? Text Lizzie Johns at 816-547-5538
If you would like to receive regular e-mails from the club, send an e-mail to Jack McLaren at lakewoodtennis64064@gmail.com. That way you can keep up with all the tennis news in Lakewood.
Pilates Club
Tuesdays: 5:30 – 6:25 p.m. Wednesdays: 8:45 – 9:40 a.m. Meets in the Augusta Room, downstairs of the Clubhouse. Please check availability prior to attending with Cathy at lakewoodpilatesclub3@gmail.com as pre-approval is required on a class by class basis. While class size is limited due to space and to maintain some distance, there are often spots open in a particular class. While all fitness levels benefit from the barre Pilates method that we follow, please check with your physician for approval - a waiver is required prior to attending the first session. Clubhouse protocol are to be followed with respect to masks.
Stitchers Club
The Lakewood Stitchers Club meets the second Thursday of each month in a residential home, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your knitting, crocheting, needlework, or other portable craft. Join us in a neighborly chat, while seeing all the creative ideas. If you would like to learn to knit, crochet, or learn any other needleart, we are happy to provide personal instruction as well. Contact Wendy at wgriffen@sbcglobal.net for more information.
Drinks, snacks, and prizes will be given for all those participating. No prior registration necessary.
Jack McLaren 816-868-4933 or Steve Winship 816-809-2924
Water Aerobics Club
Water Aerobics will begin Monday, May 30 at the Lakewood Oaks Pool. Two sessions: 7:15 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. We look forward to seeing you! Water aerobics will be canceled if the temperature is below 60 degrees, and/or there is inclement weather. Check the daily forecast.
Yoga Club
Yoga will meet live in the Augusta Room in the Lakewood Clubhouse. Please bring your own mat and props. You will be asked to sign a waiver on the first visit. Consult your health care provider for approval before starting a new activity such as yoga and follow any restrictions recommended. All levels of experience including beginners are welcome. Monday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. medium level class Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. all levels Saturday 9:00 -10:15 a.m. active level class
Activities Committee
LakewoodActivitiesCommittee@gmail.com Follow on Facebook: @LakewoodActivitiesCommittee
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Lakewood Resource Directory ACCOUNTANT - TAX PREPARATION
Bales & Associates - 816-478-8989 Tom Bales CPA CFP/Pam Bales EA ATA 791 Anderson Ln, Lee’s Summit Mo ATTORNEY COUNSELOR OF LAW
Wanted. Housekeeper 2 hr mornings, Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800 Healthcare background preferred. Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com Text referral info to 816-509-1264. Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration IMPLANT DENTISTRY
INSURANCE
KC Computer Staff - 816-708-8822 kccomputerstaff.com
Kimberly Downey Noble (State Farm) 816.833.1180 Epic Insurance - 816-795-6600 Independent Agency: Auto*Home*Business We shop multiple companies for you! Bev McFee - 816-525-8558 The Insurance Group Chris McNair - 816-352-2364 Farmers Insurance Gary Wagner Insurance – 816-792-2526 Multiple carriers & 25 years in business
COSMETICS
INTERIOR DESIGN
The Horn Law Firm - 816-795-7500 Douglas Horn CHIROPRACTOR
Lakewood Chiropractic - 816.373.3373 Sara Horn D.C.
COMPUTER SERVICES ONSITE & REMOTE
Mary Kay Cosmetics - 816-686-3388 DECK & FENCE BUILDER
Sun Deck & Home - 816-522-DECK (3325) LW Residents 25 years in the business Winter discount through May Snow Removal Services DENTISTRY
Newhouse Periodontics - 816.373.6800 Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration DRAINAGE
• New listings need to be emailed to cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear in the magazine.
PHOTOGRAPHY
FINANCE
Drew Reynolds - Edward Jones - 816-795-7529 Drew.Reynolds@edwardjones.com FOUNDATION REPAIR, WATERPROOFING & DRAINAGE
FullSwing Outdoor Living - 816-287-1818 Beautifully Crafted Spaces | fullswingkc.com Angi’s Art - 816.853.4491 www.angisart.com VanDeusenPhotography.com | 816-822-9100 Established 1978 | Master Photog | Lori Hahn
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Summit Strength Physical Therapy 816-524-7040 PLUMBING
Golden’s Plumbing - 816-350-2927 Regal Plumbing - 816-368-1550 REAL ESTATE
Epoxy Garage Floors - 816-506-0477 Robin Fisher
Kim Glaser - 816-282-4461 KW – Kim Connects HOME Team Bev Fowler Spencer - 816-289-4654 Chartwell Marcia Wallace - 816-251-1550 (office) Reece & Nichols
HEALTH & WELLNESS
VACUUM SALES & SERVICE
Arrow Foundation Repair - 913-722-9011 www.arrowfoundation.com GARAGE FLOORS
Ask me About BEMER- 913-707-6237 danieldavis.bemergroup.com/en-US HEATING & COOLING
AFC Heating & Cooling - 816-347-8388 Sharp-Long 72 Degrees – 816-524-4308 50+ years of friendly service! sharplong.com
• Open to Lakewood residents only.
LAWN & LANDSCAPING
Keller’s Landscaping, Inc - 816-373-6223 www.KellersFlowers.com Servicing Lakewood residents since 1988! Tandem Stripes Lawn Care Cheap lawn care in Lakewood area! Professional work with commercial equipment! We are interested in Mowing, Raking, Snow Removal and Much more! Call or text 816-328-0180
ELECTRICAL
Vest Professional Placement - 816-282-6288 www.VestPros.com
• Lakewood Resource Directory listings are $10 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.
• All charges will be made to your member’s account, on a monthly basis.
OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
Lakewood Resource Directory
Home Staging and Home Décor betsy@businessBP.com - 816-674-5301
Atlantis Drainage Solutions - 816-960-1552 www.atlantisdrainage.com We correct the cause, not just the symptoms.
Lee’s Summit Electric, Lamar Smith. 816-695-8548
Classifieds
Mr C’s Vac & Sewing Machine Center 816-833-2300 11808 E. 23rd Street, Independence, 64050 Sells Most Brands. Free estimates on repairs.
• Your listing will run until you notify us to discontinue publishing. • Should you decide to discontinue your listing, contact cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to stop. (Example: If you ran a November listing and don’t want it to run in December, notify us by November 15.) If notified after the 15th, your listing will run one more month and your account will be charged.
Classifieds
• Lakewood Classified Ads will be $7.50 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com. • Open to Lakewood residents only. • All charges will be made to your member’s account. • New ads should be submitted to cariann@lpoa by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear. • Your ad will run for one month unless you notify us to continue.
VETERINARIAN
Lakewood Animal Health Center 816-373-1098
HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
ATM Home Inspection - 816-886-0186 Home, Radon, Termite, Mold & Sewer Scoping insp. Evenings and weekends available.
Judgements Awarded
Thomas Crowley II (5328 NE Northgate Crossing) Darin & Dilcia Crull (209 NW Redwood Ct.) Joseph Gingrich IV (160 NE Bayview) Danny & Sarina Haggerty (4205 NE Courtney Dr.)
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Joshua & Sheliece Knox (411 NE Medford Dr.) Brooke Dayley & Zachary Lacy (223 NE Bayview Dr.) Steven & Shawna Frazier (3821 NE Beechwood Dr.) Blake Berwald (5477 NE Wedgewood Ln.)
Lakewood Property Owners Association // Serving Our Members Since 1973
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May Maintenance Update John Thomas, Maintenance Manager Association member activity is peaking! It is so exciting to see Lakewood residents out using and enjoying there association amenities. Here’s what is going on in the LPOA Maintenance Department. Maintenance Department Activity
• West and East Lake Marina dock electrical service maintenance • Dead tree and limb removal • Trash and pet waist station servicing • Playground maintenance and repair • Sports field maintenance and repair • Clubhouse maintenance and repair • Pleasure dock maintenance and repair • Tennis court and wind screen maintenance • Monument and landscaping bed maintenance • Common area lighting maintenance • Common area and shoreline trash collection • Marina and pleasure dock goose poop removal • Resident work request completion
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23 acre walking trail maintenance LPOA pond water treatment Pond aerator maintenance East and West Lake marina dock repairs East and West Lake pillar lighting maintenance
Lakewood Improvement Projects • • • • • • • •
7 Acre lake ADA dock Installation Alpine court pond silt removal and shoreline stabilization Service road installation to East Lake Dam outflow spillway Oaks pool parking lot resurfacing East Lake marina docks D,E and F removal and replacement ELV Playground installation West Lake Dam overflow sidewalk fencing removal and replacement Lakewood Oaks pool landscaping renovation
2021 Common Violations
Sean Bachtel, LPOA Director of Community Relations Your regularly scheduled Community Service Report will return next month. Meanwhile, I’d like to share with you some of our most common violations. We’ll use 2021 numbers for this purpose. They’re pretty self explanatory, but Grass Violations are for lawn height, Property Maintenance is for the condition of the exterior of the property, Improper Storage is anything that shouldn’t be outside or anything not neatly stored in its place, Parking is typically trailers but can be improperly registered vehicles as well, and Boat Registration is for expired or non-existent registration stickers on a watercraft. A helpful bit of information - Boat Stickers and Grass are 90% of our current violations as I write this article in mid-May. I hope this helps everyone understand some of the expectations of the Association.
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Boat Registration: 53 Grass: 90
Parking: 78
Improper Storage: 33 Grass Property Maintenance Boat Registration
Property Maintenance: 82
Improper Storage
Parking
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