2011 News

In Memory of Lee Wiggins his family donated a bench and rock which is located by the flag pole on the dam THE 2011 RESULTS ARE IN (click image for more information) Mail Taken from Mail Boxes - 8/5/2011 This week it was reported by the Brooklyn Post Office that letters that had been mailed/delivered were taken from multiple mail boxes within the Holiday Lake Subdivision and thrown in ditches in various areas of the lake. If you observe any suspicious or mischievous behavior or have information regarding the Federal theft of mail within the Holiday Lake Subdivision, please contact the Brooklyn Post Office 641-522-9277 and ask to speak with the postmaster. Stocking of Fish - 10/14/2011 The following fish were stocked within the Holiday Lake Subdivision 10/14/2011 Perch Main Lake 6"-8" 500 10/14/2011 Catfish Bozo 8"-10" - 100 10/14/2011 Catfish Andy's 8"-10" - 100 10/21/2011 Walleye Main Lake 6" - 600 10/21/2011 Minnows Main Lake 2 - 13 Gallon 10/21/2011 Minnows Bozo 2" - 1 Gallon 10/21/2011 Minnows Andy's 2" - 1 Gallon

Replacement of Powell Park Benches - 2/15/2011 Three stationary benches have been ordered to replace the two swinging benches in Powell Park and one to be placed by the flag pole on the dam, at a cost of $289.00 per bench. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to help off set the expense Invoices and Rules and Regulations have been Mailed - 2/23/2011 The 2011 invoices and Rules and Regulations have been mailed, you should receive the white 9 x 12 envelope by March 1, 2011, fees are due April 1, 2011. Compost Pile in Place of the Old Brush Pile - 3/14/2011 A compost pile will be provided for association members in place of the old brush pile. Composting will begin on Saturday, April 30, 2011, and continue until Saturday, October 29, 2011, every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Materials accepted for the compost pile will be branches (no larger than 3” x 4’) and any biodegradable materials (yard waste). This site will be monitored while open. When not open, the gate will be locked. Any violations will be subject to a $500 corporate assessment. Volunteers are needed to monitor the compost pile; Anyone interested in helping, please contact the Holiday Lake Office during normal business hours. Chip and Seal of Roads - 4/14/2011 The Holiday Lake Board of Directors voted to chip and seal the following roadways at a cost of $156,334.20. All of Lakeshore Drive around the Main Lake, Buena Vista Drive, Tracy Drive, Echo Drive, Sunrise Drive, Skyline Drive, Shady Lane, Martin Drive, Windy Court, East Ridge Drive, Holiday Lane, Iowa Boulevard, Capitol Drive, part of Caron Drive, part of Franklin Drive. Larry Ehrig also noted that the $120.00 Supplemental fee is used to seal coat the roads and that it will be up for vote at the August 13th annual meeting, the board will be asking for an increase of $30.00 per lot owner to help cover more of the roads. July Newsletter - 6/20/2011 The July newsletter is out. Read it here Lakes were Stocked - 7/27/2011 Fish Stocked     Where Size Quantity Hybrid Bluegill Main Lake   3" 2000 Crappie Main Lake 2 1/2" 2000 Hybrid Bluegill Bozo 3" 250 Crappie Bozo 2 1/2" 250 Hybrid Bluegill Andy's 3" 250 Crappie Andy's 2 1/2" 250 Removal of Campers - 10/2/2011 Reminder: Campers must be removed from the Holiday Lake Subdivision on Monday, October 31, 2011. Muskrats - 10/14/2011 The Holiday Lake Board of Directors has contacted a person to trap Muskrats within the Holiday Lake Subdivision. Please notify the Holiday Lake Office 641-522-7686, if you have noticed any muskrats or burrows along your shoreline and allow the trapper to set traps in that area. A female muskrat may have up to five litters per year, with up to ten born in each litter. Muskrats will burrow holes into shoreline's and can cause a lot of damage. Modern Woodmen of America Donation of Trees - 11/10/2011 Modern Woodmen of America by Gene Edelen, donated the following 16 trees to the Holiday Lake Subdivision. Ten trees were planted by the Community Center and the remaining six were planted in Powell Park. American Plum Hackberry Adirondack Ornamental Crabs Serviceberry Autumn Brilliance Amur Maple Snow Lilac