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Winter Gates
Front entrance gates will remain open during the snowy season. Drivers are reminded to be aware of the icy build-up as winter wears on. ...
Dec 5, 20241 min read
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Seeded
The native seed mix is in the ground around a portion of the KPVA retention pond . Volunteers seeded Section 1 (green) along the south...
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Ads Removed From Easement
Signs on KPVillas property, including on poles in KPVA easements, gotta go. Especially advertisements by non-homeowners. Per the...
Nov 17, 20241 min read
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Required Stain Has Re-Branded Name
Woodluxe exterior stain from Benjamin Moore is the new name for what had been their Arborcoat exterior stain. In KPVillas, homeowners...
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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ATT Makes the Rounds
While some Michiana utility crews are deployed in the Carolinas post-Hurricane Helene, others are locally engaged in maintenance and...
Nov 13, 20241 min read
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New Budget Approved
At the 2024 KPVA Annual Meeting , homeowners approved the new budget presented by the KPVA Treasurer. Treasurer Ron M. noted the...
Sep 18, 20241 min read
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In KPVillas
In KPVillas, what will you find? A series of questions ( PDF ) invite you to explore the neighborhood, with links to relevant content at...
Aug 18, 20241 min read
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Measuring Retaining Walls
Wooden retaining walls on the east and west ends of the KPVA retention pond are aging. Annette Knoop of Kuert Outdoor Living measured...
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Tree Damage and Maintenance
Homeowners are responsible for maintenance of trees 12 inches or greater in diameter, per the KPVA Covenants, Section 12, Landscaping and...
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Cure
The finishing touches were put on a new driveway on June 12. The contractor was Concrete Charlie.
Jun 18, 20241 min read
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Aerobic Septic In Small Space
A new septic system under construction in KPVillas is using the Eljen GSF (Geotextile Sand Filter) method to accommodate the yard's...
Feb 10, 20241 min read
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Message From HOA President
KPVA President Loretta J. wrote about several homeowner considerations as spring approaches in a February 10, 2024, email: ...As you may...
Feb 10, 20242 min read
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Staining Schedule Online
The 6-year Staining Schedule (2024) debuted at the KPVA website under Resources. The document lists each respective lot, address,...
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Thanks for Your Service
After five years of leading the Architecture Control Committee, Jim J. is ending his ACC tenure. Jim is known for being polite, prompt,...
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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Nov 9, 20230 min read
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Honeysuckle Suckers
Neighbors removed a second round of Amur and Morrow honeysuckle from the KPVillas retention pond, as was planned after an initial...
Nov 4, 20231 min read
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Fall Water Maintenance
Gary Boyer has been prepping the sprinkler lines and pond fountains for winter. Both fountains were removed Nov. 3, 2023. By then,...
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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County To Re-Construct Pond Spillover
St. Joseph County (SJC) is proposing tiered modifications to its retention basin south of KPVillas "to allow the basin to completely...
Oct 19, 20234 min read
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Responsible Outdoor Lighting
Many homeowners seek to get away from the impositions of nearby city life and to enjoy the abundance of nature in KPVillas. Half of that...
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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Six-Year Stain Cycle
Villas must be stained every six years to be in compliance with the KPVA Covenants and Amendment 2. The time-honored requirement...
Oct 13, 20231 min read
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