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A Simple Caret Would Suffice
Keep it simple. Add a caret symbol with a mere three words to the extant Satellite Dishes rule: "All satellite dishes and solar panels...
Jan 9, 20221 min read
Regular Board Meeting-January 10
The KPVA Board will meet via Zoom on Monday, January 10, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. EST. Homeowners may request a Zoom invitation from the KPVA...
Jan 7, 20221 min read
'Tis The Season
The new year opened with enough snow to merit a "push" by the company that has a contract with KPVA. For residents, not having to shovel...
Jan 2, 20221 min read
Changing the Solar Rule...To What?
If the KPVA Board considers a Rule change, to what would the Rule change? Having examples would certainly yield a more informed decision...
Dec 19, 20211 min read
Pemberton Crew Descends For Final Cleanup
The team from Pemberton LLC descended on KPVillas to conclude the 2021 landscaping season. With blowers, mowers, a min-dozer, and a...
Dec 8, 20211 min read
Science Doesn't Give Up On Solar
After the 2021 Annual Meeting, some neighbors approached me to share a story about solar expectations. Back in the 1980's the renowned...
Dec 8, 20213 min read
Solar Co-op Discount Until December 31
Homeowners in northern Indiana seeking to install solar energy systems at a discounted rate can participate in a local co-op that is...
Dec 6, 20211 min read
Yet Another Solar Benefit
Solar energy already serves homeowners in KPVillas. Solar pathway lights, for example, help owners and visitors safely navigate their...
Dec 6, 20211 min read
Letter to KPVA Board-2021 Nov 19
Dear KPVA Board, During the 2021 Annual Meeting, at the request of homeowners the Board announced a Solar Panel Committee to compile...
Dec 5, 20212 min read
December Clean Up
KPVA President Tom Felger announced, "There will be a second clean up next week (December 6-10). As always, weather dependent." Gutters...
Dec 1, 20211 min read
Try This: Trust Your Eyes
Walk or drive from the gate on Huntington to the gate on Gumwood, hugging the right curb the whole time. Along the way, look at the...
Nov 21, 20211 min read
Independent Solar Panel Report for Board & Homeowners
At the 2021 KPVA Annual Meeting, the Board called for a committee to compile information on solar panels and issues related to solar...
Nov 20, 20212 min read
Introduction to Solar Panels
The KPVA Solar Report is an informational document about solar panels and issues requested by the KPVA Board at the 2021 Annual Meeting. ...
Nov 20, 20211 min read
Solar Solution for HOA
A solution exists whereby some homeowners can install solar energy systems that maintain the appearance of the neighborhood. Consider a...
Nov 16, 20212 min read
Roads Sealed for Winter
As part of regular maintentance, the KPVA roads were sealed the first week in November. The fresh tar fills cracks that otherwise would...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Soul-ar Energy
Think outside the boxy panel. At Crossroads Solar in South Bend, IN, it starts with this mission: "Domestically produce high-quality...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Looking Spiffy
Volunteers recently repainted the guiding signs, which continues the long trend toward maintaining the good neighborhood appearance. ...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Flying the Flag
US flags proudly line the streets of KPVillas. Not just on holidays, but every day of the week, Old Glory adorns the staffs of many...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Deputies on Patrol
St. Joseph County Sheriff Deputies are patrolling the region in a new way to be seen in the community--on golf cart. The patrols began...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Solar Panel Comments and Replies
As the community discusses Official Rule-Solar Panels (which currently prohibits all solar panels), questions and misconceptions and new...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
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