Sherwood Scene April-June 2024

sherwood scene

April - June 2024

Board of Directors

Tom McBride: President

6724 SW Aylesbury Rd. Topeka, KS 66610

785.231.7469 / tmcbride6724@gmail.com

Kurt Bossert: Vice President

7544 SW Blue Inn Pl. Topeka, KS 66610

785.224.9999 / kurtbossert@netscape.net

John Wendling: Treasurer

7151 SW Fountaindale, Topeka KS 66614

785.213.3440 / jwendling@cox.net

Jo Hunt

7031 SW Fountaindale Rd. Topeka, KS 66614

785.640.4490

Megan Clay

3735 SW Herefordshire Topeka, KS 66610

785.608.5315 / mbwild12@gmail.com

Mike Morse

3941 SW Chelmsford Topeka, KS 66610

785.554.0929 / mike@kscommercial.com

Rob Seitz

7061 SW Fountaindale Rd. Topeka, KS 66614

785.478.1745 / robert.seitz@sbcglobal.net

Paul Feist

3624 Blue Inn Rd, Topeka KS 66614

785.249.3928 / paul.feist@bcbsks.com

Randy Forbes

7619 SW Robinhood Ct, Topeka KS 66614 rforbes547@sbcglobal.net

Welcome New Members

Kenneth & Maria Kutina

Casey Simpson

Emily Mills

Andrew Otting Christopher Butler

Member Wait List

Andrew HInkle

Bruce Kahre

Ashley & Toni Grady

Whitney Baker

Leslie Riegsecker-Murata

Kelly Swift

Steele Burgen

Mike & Cathay Rinehart

Marina Slip Wait List

Greg Umscheid

Greg Yakshaw

Ryan Hamilton

Mark Degroff Holly Johnson

Cover photo of the northern lights from Annette Beck

Calendar of Events

Clubhouse Rentals

May 25 - Foster Rental

June 1 - Lumpkin Rental

June 8 - Riner Rental

June 13 - Bridge Club

July 7 - Calderwood Rental

July 11 - Bridge Club

July 19 - Sail Club

July 20 - Sail Club

Board of Director Meetings

May 20 - Sherwood Lake Board Meeting

June 24 - Sherwood Lake Board Meeting

July 22 - Sherwood Lake Board Meeting

Other Events

June 11 - Sherwood Improvement District

July 9 - Sherwood Improvement District

Reminders

Lake Patrol Schedule:

Lake Patrol will be available Memorial Day through Labor Day 7am to 10pm. Please call 785.221.2628 if you need assistance. Staff are On Call Monday-Friday 7am to 2:30pm and at the beach Monday-Friday 2:30pm to 10pm and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Shoreline:

Any dock or shoreline additions or improvements must be approved by SLC. KDWR and Shawnee County Planning require a permit for any NEW improvements. Repairs or replacing existing shoreline without changing the layout do not require permits. When in doubt, give the SLC Lake Manager a call at 785.221.3248. For new docks or lifts contact Rob Seitz at 785.478.1745.

Boater’s Safety Course

You can watch the video and take the quiz via the website. If you do not have access, contact the Lake Club Manager 785.221.3248 or email manager@sherwoodlakeclub.org

4th of July Volunteers Needed

We are in desperate need for volunteers to run the beach games on the 4th of July. The games begin right after the hot dog lunch. Past games include sandcastle contest, tug-o-war, water balloon toss, and noodle races. Please consider volunteering to run

one or all the games. Contact Megan Clay mbwild12@gmail.com if you or someone you know is interested.

Food Trucks

We will once again be hosting a weekly food truck at the beach every Wednesday throughout the summer from 5pm-8pm. We decided to schedule on the same day of the week for consistency. You will receive a reminder that morning with the truck information. This will also be available on the Club calendar. Trucks are subject to change depending on the weather. We hope you can join your neighbors this summer at the Beach!

May 29 - Bobby's Food Co

June 5 - Hook & Que

June 12 - El Zocalo

June 19 - open

June 26 - Tod's BBQ

July 3 - nothing scheduled due to 4th of July activities

July 10 - Hook & Que

July 17 - Flavor Wagon

July 24 - Tod's BBQ

July 31 - Flavor Wagon

Aug 7 - Flavor Wagon

Aug 14 - El Zocalo

Aug 21 - open

Aug 28 - Hook & Que

Letter from the SLC Board President

Sherwood Lake Club Accounting

The Sherwood Lake Club Board of Directors decided to move the Accounting Function from “In-House” to SSC CPAs & Advisors due to safety concerns and the difficulty in hiring a part time accountant. The transition will be over the next three months with SSC working with John Wendling, Jessica Likos and Jo Hunt. I mis-calculated the time restraints for Shanna Zimmer having three young children and a full-time accounting position with The Sunflower Foundation…the part-time job was too much. Thanks go to Jessica for stepping up the last two months filling the position and working through the transition with SSC.

Re-cycling Effluent Water from the Sherwood Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Sherwood Lake Club Board of Directors voted to engage United Engineering Group to complete a Feasibility Study on re-cycling water back into Lake Sherwood when the water level is low. This water will have been treated and is better than what is flowing into the lake currently. This study should be complete by August 15, 2024.

Sherwood Lake Dam and Spillway Construction

The Kansas Water Resource Department has approved the Sherwood construction plans for meeting the State’s requirements. This plan and formal request for FEMA Funds have been submitted to FEMA for consideration. We are hoping to hear from FEMA early in the Fall of 2024.

Boat Season

Boating Season is upon us now and I hope you will refresh yourselves with the restrictions, rules, and boat safety. The Sherwood Lake Patrol is on duty to help in any way possible. Please respect others and their property, but yet---have fun!

Thank you.

Tom McBride

Welcome to Jessica Likos

Please welcome Jessica Likos as our SLC Office Secretary!

Jessica and her husband Chris moved to Topeka from Alabama in 2020. They live on Dancaster Road with their children Lanie (12) and Mason (9). When Jessica is not busy with her kid’s numerous sports, she enjoys reading and relaxing by the lake with her family.

Jessica graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. She has 10 years’ experience in accounting and administrative functions. Her husband Chris is in production management at Goodyear.

Lake Manager's Report

Hello, the weather is getting warmer, and members are putting their watercraft back on the lake. The lake patrol has registration stickers and the forms to sign for the Aquatic pledge for zebra mussels. The Sherwood website has a link for boater safety course and quiz which is required for watercraft operation. Our main concern is boater safety, downed skiers, and swimmers. Members, please review the Boating and swimming rules on the Sherwood website.

Launching your vessel: Contact Lake Patrol if they are not at the beach they can return to help you. Safety/ Courtesy-Patrol will do an annual safety inspection. Please have a USCG-approved fire extinguisher and an appropriate number of life jackets. If you are a skier, be sure to have a Skier Down Flag.

Make sure you wear all the required life jackets. Please obey no wake buoys and the rules they represent. Swimming is only allowed behind the white buoys. The lake patrol will continue to enforce all rules of the lake.

Lake Patrol personnel are Travis Hirt and Kyler Gronewaller.

New hours of the Lake Safety/Courtesy Patrol.

1. Monday-Friday 7:00am to 2:30pm Staff are On Call only. If you need to launch your boat during this time or need assistance, please call (785.221.2628) and someone will meet you at the ramp.

2. Monday-Friday 2:30pm to 10:00pm the patrol will be at the beach

3. Saturday-Sunday 7:00am to 10:00pm the patrol will be there all day.

I performed my first lake water sampling with the assistance of Randy McAlister. We took samples from the Beach, Chelmsford cove, Aylesbury cove, and Blue Inn Cove. The samples were secured and shipped to Midwest Labs in Nebraska. We are currently waiting for the results.

Rule reminders:

1. All boats and personal watercraft must be registered with SLC numbers displayed on the hull.

2. If you are Wake Surfing, please review rules and regulations and you must turn before the green buoy.

3. Please use the lake in a counterclockwise direction. The speed limit is 35mph.

4. All skiers and passengers must have a CGA personal flotation device.

5. Please display the ORANGE or RED FLAG while a skier or tuber is still in the water. Once they are back up put the flag away.

6. NO WAKE ZONES the tall white cylinder buoys and orange ball shaped buoys. Most importantly swimmers may be in the water behind the white buoys. Damage to the shoreline could occur.

7. The entire lake is a No Wake Zone from dusk to dawn when the red light is on at the end of the dam.

I appreciated all the help on spring clean-up day. Members raked sand at the beach and put up the net. Members spread mulch vacuumed leaves with tractor and blew leaves out of bushes. Horseshoe pits were taken apart and reconstructed. They are being moved to the east of the patio for access. Members interested in helping move pits contact the lake Manager after Memorial Day. All the windows were cleaned inside and out. The drains at the beach were cleaned from sand and debris and beach was dragged to redistribute sand and smooth the sand out.

Lake Manager's Report

The beach hut was painted, but not finished. The doors have rust which needs repaired then painted. The 6 beams will get wrapped with metal. Any member interested in helping please contact the Lake Manager (785-221-3248).

The marina has updated electrical work done by Jeff Clay, Travis Hirt, and Eric. We spent a week running new electrical wiring, installing new outlets and poles with waterproof boxes and some new breakers and GFIs. Every slip now has power. I will be removing extension cords that are attached to the docks for safety reasons.

Members, please remember to review the website quick links to help answer any questions you may have. If you have problems with login, please email office@sherwoodlakeclub.org or Manager@ sherwoodlakeclub.org for assistance.

I hope to meet more members this summer.

Eric Lake Club Manager

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QUICK LINKS

• Calendar

• Request Clubhouse Rental

• Request Beach Shelter Rental

• Your Boat Registrations

• Boat Fees and Restrictions

• Boat Registration - Motorized

• Boat Registration - Non-Motor

• Boater Safety Course & Quiz

• Dock System Changes Request

• Sherwood Scene Archive

• Map of Members

• Rules of Lake Sherwood

• Bylaws of Lake Sherwood

• BOD Meeting Minutes

• Dam & Spillway Info

• Marina Waiting List

• Marina Slip Allocation Process

• Boats For Sale

• Marina Diagram

• Board of Directors

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Member Spotlight

Dick and Judy Edington have been residents of Lake Sherwood for forty years. They purchased their home, known as the Pizza Hut house because of its unique appearance, at 6760 SW Aylesbury Road from Carol Ring Broughton. The original home was built in the late 60’s and experienced a fire in the 70’s that destroyed the entire top story. The fire happened on Christmas Day and was due to wrapping paper that traveled up through the fireplace flue and onto the roof. Because Lake Sherwood was so rural at the time, it took the fire department a long time to arrive. The home was rebuilt without the top floor.

Meanwhile, the Edingtons were both teaching school and coaching various sports in Olathe, KS. In fact, Dick coached a high school swimming team in Olathe that won the State Championship in 1980. When a major career change beckoned them to Topeka, they purchased a beer distributorship, named it Edington Distributors, and ran it for ten years before selling it. During this time, Judy taught 3rd and 4th grades at Wanamaker Elementary and retired in 2004, having taught for 39 years. After the beer distributorship sold, Dick taught Social Studies, Physical Education and coached football, basketball and track in the schools that served Eskridge, Dover and Harveyville. He retired for good in 2005. They have one daughter, Eimee, who served as Lake Patrol for some time, and one granddaughter, Sloan.

Dick served on the Sherwood Lake Club Board for two terms, which included five years as president. During his Board tenure, it was decided to gate and fence the beach for safety purposes as it was being used for parties and activities after hours by non-members. The Edingtons favorite activities have included the 4th of July dance which featured a live local band at the beach and the Tennis Club which was extremely active. Dick and Judy remember the enforcement of strict rules regarding sizes and heights of homes, structural additions, and yard maintenance and upkeep. The Edingtons still enjoy their membership in The Sailing Club and being the consummate competitors that they are, they especially love the annual Treasure Hunt. They have served hotdogs at the beach every 4th of July since they have lived here.

And finally, we all owe a huge shout out and thank you to the Edingtons. For over 20 years, in the early morning hours, rain or shine, you will find them walking around the south side of the lake picking up trash. They have returned purses, mail, packages and other items of personal importance to our neighbors. They have seven different routes that they rotate through. The only thing that keeps them away from their mission is ice and a very rare vacation. They are appreciative and complimentary of our members who take pride in their homes and lawns and who don’t mow yard waste and leaves into our streets.

Judy is 82 years old and Dick will be 85 in July. They have certainly seen many changes through the years at Lake Sherwood. They are especially pleased to witness second and third generations of our original founders choosing to live here, raise their precious families and call Lake Sherwood HOME!

Thursday, July 4 th

11:30 am Parade Register your float at the clubhouse parking lot starting at 10:30 am. Balloons and flags are available for participants. Decorated pets, bikes, walkers, etc. are all welcome. The parade will be led by the fire trucks, then pedestrians, pets, bikes and the finale will be the floats.

12:00 pmPicnic at the beach Free hot dogs, chips and drinks for members and guests only.

1:00 pm Beach games Sandcastle building, tug-o-war, water balloon toss & noodle races.

9:45 pm Fireworks on the dam. Rain out Date July 5th

Friday, July 5th

7:00 am SLC Run Register & run start from the beach. You must complete the entry form prior to the start of the race.

1:30 pm Horseshoe tournament Registration will begin at 1:00 pm behind the clubhouse. Bring your lawn chairs.

5:00 pm Ice Cream Social at the Beach 5-8 pm Bring your own beverages, no glass containers. All members and their guests are welcome; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. will be providing ice at no charge.

7:00 pm Fishing tournament begins

Saturday, July 6th

9:00 am Fishing tournament Bring your LIVE catch to the beach for weigh-in. No sign up required. Two categories for contestants 15 and older; and under 15.

1:00 pm Volleyball tournament team registration starts at 12:00 pm for this double Elimination tournament. All teams must have at least one SLC Member and at least two female team members on the court at all times. IF YOU HAVE A 10x10 CANOPY, PLEASE BRING IT WITH YOU (NO TENT PROVIDED FOR THIS EVENT AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS)

Sailing Club

The Sherwood Sailing Club held its annual kickoff Brunch May 18th at Linda Gwaltney's house hosted by her and Linda & Cal Hicks. It was great getting back together after our long winter and meeting some new members, too! The settings and brunch were great.

We had race #1 the next day, and Bob Meinzer won the traveling Charlie Hoch 1st Race Winner Memorial Award on a very windy day. Excellent race, Bob.

The club officers for this year are:

Jim & Joy Phelps, Commodores

Al Hunt, Vice Commodore

Chuck Towle, Treasurer

Julie Hein & Linda Gwaltney, Social Chairs

Chuck Towle & Al Hunt, Rules/Training Chairs

Chuck Towle & Al Hunt are providing free Sailing lessons to lake members during June at the beach. Classes begin at 6 PM at the shelter on the 4 Tuesdays in June (June 4, 11, 18 and 25).

Individual lessons can also be arranged. Sailboats will be provided and classes include terminology, rules of the road, racing information and hands-on sailing.

Our races start at 1:30 on Sundays (May 18 – Sept. 29 except for holiday weekends) and our Commodore Cup Regatta is Saturday, July 20. Half of the beach shelter is reserved from 1 - 5 for our clubs treats & drinks with each race. Feel free to come by and watch a race or join us for snacks and some post-race discussion. We are always looking for new sailors and members to enjoy our social functions.

The Sherwood Sailing Club will host the following social functions this year.

July 20 - Commodores Cup dinner

August 24 - Treasurer Hunt and dinner

December 7 - Holiday and Awards dinner

Wishing Everyone Smooth Sailing,

Jim & Joy Phelps, Commodores

Summer Reminders from LQEC

SUMMER REMINDERS FROM LQEC (Lake Quality & Environment Committee) –

• Fertilize only if a soil test indicates it is needed and in accordance with your product’s recommendations to avoid over-fertilization which can be harmful to your turf and our ecosystem.

• When purchasing plants for your garden, say NO to plants treated with neonicotinoids pesticides to avoid harm to our pollinators. Incorporate flowering trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals into your garden. Try to have something blooming during the entire growing season to feed pollinators. Consider plants such as milkweed for monarch butterflies and beebalm, Echinacea, snap dragon, hostas and colorful wildflowers for bees.

• Exercise EXTREME caution and care before applying pesticides, paying special attention to time of day, blooming patterns and type of poison used. Organic doesn’t necessarily mean safe to pollinators.

• For a healthier lawn, return your glass clippings to your turf as you mow. Avoid blowing grass clippings and yard debris into the lake, street or gutters.

• If you observe clogged drains or debris entering the lake near drainage basins or pipes, please notify Board Member, Paul Feist.

• We appreciate your continued efforts to keep our lake free of zebra mussels. Zebra mussels are excellent hitchhikers. Please don’t allow lake access to any unregistered kayaks, canoes or other watercraft. Clean and quarantine all equipment such as skis, boards or lily pads that have been used on other lakes.

THANK YOU!

Water Quality Testing Summary

The first water sampling for the current season occurred on May 16, 2024. The samples indicate that the lake is overall healthy. The lake’s clarity is very good to excellent with the exception of the West End cove. Elevated microcystins are again noted and remain a concern. Ongoing monitoring of both water quality through sampling and visual inspection for harmful algal blooms is necessary. Microcystins are produced by blue-green algae and associated with harmful algal blooms. Harmful algal blooms can cause death in dogs coming in contact with the toxins produced and trigger human illness as well. If the lake receives beneficial amounts of precipitation periodically during the summer this will mitigate the risk of harmful algal blooms. Providing aeration to the stagnant layers can reduce the potential for harmful algal blooms and may require consideration at some point in the future.

Microbiologic studies do not show any significant amount of E. coli or fecal coliforms though detection thresholds were reached at all sites except the Beach. The West End site will require ongoing monitoring. There is very little risk to members currently engaging in water recreation although swimming in the West End cove should be undertaken with caution due to the presence of E. coli and Fecal Coliforms.

Sherwood Lake Club Fishing Regulations

The following creel, possession and slot limits shall apply to all fishing on Lake Sherwood.

Individuals that violate these limits shall be suspended from all Lake Club Privileges for one (1) year from date of violation, in addition to “Penalties” as may be determined under the Sherwood Lake Club Rules and Regulations which may be amended or updated from time to time.

NO WARNING WILL BE ISSUED!

Adopted 05/2021

Sherwood Lake Club Board of Director Minutes:

All the minutes can now be found on the website. Members can use the links below to retrieve them.

2024_04_22 Board Minutes

2024_03_25 Board Minutes

2024_02_26 Board Minutes