By Steve Barten, DVM One of the charms of living in Tower Lakes is that we are blessed with an abundance of wildlife. Most people enjoy being able to see the wildlife, but there are always two sides to every story. Deer are beautiful and their new fawns are adorable, until they eat [...]
Let's Play Kindergarten TBall! This is a great opportunity for all those little Tower Lakers (girls and boys) who are entering kindergarten in the fall to meet some of their classmates. We are looking for three coaches to host these practices/games. Please let us know if you'd consider helping out. No experience is necessary. This [...]
More opportunities to volunteer Contributed by John Yancey, TLIA Grounds This is the first of a series of articles providing news and information from the TLIA Grounds Committee. We will be keeping you up to date on projects and programs involving our parks and open space. Additionally, look for useful information on the care of [...]
Contributed By: Linda Kuna Neonicotinoids? What the heck is that? Known as “neonics” they are a class of insecticide that has become a favorite with many arborists, landscapers and homeowners. They certainly are effective at killing bugs if that’s what you’re aiming to do. But at what cost? Neonics are a systemic poison meaning that [...]
The 2015 TLIA dues and lake assessment are coming in at a good pace for the year. Currently, 73% of households have paid their yearly dues. If you haven't already done so, please send your check for 2015. If you are a senior, you are eligible for a 20% discount. To qualify for a discount [...]
A small group of volunteers gathered at the Village Hall last month to take on the trash that littered our neighborhood after the big snow melt. Many residents braved the busy traffic on Roberts Road, along Route 59, and on Kelsey Road. After several large bags were filled, the roadways leading into our village are [...]
by Steve Burgoon Since the expansion of the Lake Committee in June of 2010 the group has organized into many sub-committees working on different initiatives or projects concerning our lakes. The Committee manages the third party contractor who helps keep aquatic plants in check; we actively participate in the Volunteer Lake Management program; [...]
By Steve Burgoon Have you ever noticed some old guys out there on the lake in a row boat or kayak paddling around and looking lost? That would be members of TLIA Lake Committee Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (VLMP). Our team started monitoring in 2013 and has collected data on our lake quality on [...]
