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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
KPVA Board Elected
At the 2021 Annual Meeting, homeowners elected its Board Members. At the first ensuing regular meeting of the Board, the Board Members...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Let's Get Informed Together
At the 2021 Annual Meeting, the KPVA President stated the Board would form a solar panel committee and was seeking volunteers.
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Solar Dialogue at Annual Meeting
Having written a letter to each KPVA member about eliminating Official Rule-Solar Panel, a homeowner requests dialogue about solar arrays...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Candidate Sites for Solar Arrays
Google Project Sunroof visually suggests homesites within Knollwood Park Villas that have suitable sunshine to merit solar panels. All...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Selecting Replacement LED Lights
Before buying LED lights, whether for front porch or for lamppost, consider the color of the emitted light. Bulbs are rated by...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Found: Key Ring
A homeowner reports: Two ladies stopped me as I was walking in the neighborhood as they found a key ring. They put them over the mailbox...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Opinion: Plant Native Trees or Perennials
Street names like Bent Tree and Oak Hill may become nostalgic as the trees age without replacement. Meanwhile, we pay landscapers to...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
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