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Sample Primary Ballots For May 5
Sample ballots for the May 5, 2026, primary election are posted online by St. Joseph County at https://www.sjcindiana.gov/2420/Sample-Ballots-for-May-Primary-Election . Left is the Democratic sample ballot; right is the Republican sample ballot. Sample ballots for primary election in St. Joseph County, IN, 2026 May 5.. The State of Indiana Voter Portal is at https://indianavoters.in.gov . Homeowners in KPVillas reside in the following election districts: STATEWIDE: INDIANA
2 hours ago


Clear For Well Drilling
Colored flags behind the guardhouse locate the utilities in preparation for digging a new irrigation well. The well site is close to the guardhouse because an electrical feed line to power the pump already exists there. Colored flags and paint locate buried utilities. The Covington island well will be the second new installation after the completed Huntington Lane well, with the KPVA Board anticipating additional upgrades for Candlewycke island and Bent Tree/Oak Hill island.
16 hours ago


Spring Clean Underway
The sounds of spring are in the air--birds chirping, gardeners whistling, and...leaf blowers buzzing.
17 hours ago


New Snow Equipment Debuts
New snow removal equipment debuted after over eight inches of snow were recorded January 14-15, 2026. Hand-shoveling crews showed up in the morning to clear snow from sidewalks and near garage doors; mid-day the heavier equipment descended. Snow accumulates January 14, 2026. Hand-shoveling Jan. 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. New BOSS Snowrator plow clears a driveway January 15, 2026, at 2:40 p.m. Two new BOSS Snowcator plows and a Bobcat with a blade clear driveways and roads. Eas
Jan 15


Snowplowing Improvements
The snowplowing contractor has responded favorably and significantly to comments made by KPVillas homeowners about snow removal. With the next snowfall in 2026, residents will see new specialized equipment in force. Over the years, multiple contractors have deployed front end loaders, Bobcats, truck-mounted plows, snow blowers, small plows, and hand-shoveling to clear the snow. Invariably, all techniques have upsides and shortcomings alike. Over the years, contractors have
Jan 14


New ACC Chair
"Welcome, Paul M, to our KPVA team," writes President Sandy S. in a January 4 email to all homeowners. "PaulĀ joined our team as the new Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Chairman in November 2025. Some of us are gearing up for Spring projects that will need to be approved. As a gentle reminder, the paperwork that needs to be filled out and submitted for approvals is located on our website at knollwoodparkvillas.org ." Click to open Exterior Modification Request. In att
Jan 4


Happy New Year
Wishing you well in 2026. Cheers! To 2026!
Dec 31, 2025


Competing Piles
Both snow and leaves lined the streets as warm weather allowed the KPVillas landscaping contractor to resume the fall cleanup delayed by heavy snow. Piles of leaves and snow. A November 9, 2025, snowfall was the first of a few late fall storms that set back yard maintenance. Many people expected a second landscaping cleanup would occur after Thanksgiving. However, an ensuing Thanksgiving weekend storm disrupted those plans, and remnant snow segued to freezing slush, lea
Dec 25, 2025


New Gas Modules in 2026
NIPSCO will begin installing new gas modules in January 2026 as they transition to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Per the utility, "There will be no interruption of gas service. " Technicians from InfraSource (a subsidiary of the subcontractor Quanta Utility Engineering Services) "will carry photo identification, wear uniforms, and drive marked vehicles. The installation process will be done at not charge and will typically take less than 15 minutes." Marked tru
Dec 15, 2025


Fire Department Responds
Over a dozen emergency vehicles responded to a house fire on Huntington Ln. on Friday, December 12, 2025. Thanks go to Clay Fire and the St. Joseph County Sheriff Department for serving our community.
Dec 12, 2025


Stakes and Flakes
The day after Thanksgiving 2025, workers from the KPVillas landscaping contractor installed snow sticks demarcating cement from lawn. The stakes arrived just in time. Stakes mark the edge of a driveway. By Sunday morning, homeowners were waking to a heavy fallen snow that the crew from New Generation had started to clear overnight. Sidewalks and some space in front of garage doors were shoveled by hand. Before sunrise, a plow cleared a single lane for early traffic and eme
Nov 30, 2025


Nutcracker Greeting
Spruced up wreaths at the entrance, festive lights on the guard house, and pairs of tall sentries welcome visitors to KPVillas this holiday season. The new decorating team (Patti V., Cindy B. and Peggy C-H) are spreading cheer with the 2025 theme of Nutcrackers. We thank Ron and Karen M., who are stepping down from the annual duty, for the great job they've done enhancing the neighborhood entrance. May you enjoy your first day after Thanksgiving in several years without th
Nov 28, 2025
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