News from the Association

Wow, can you believe it’s October already? Where has the summer gone? The acorns are falling, the leaves are beginning to change, and the cooler temperatures are greening the grass. It’s that wonderful time of year when fall activities commence—definitely one of my favorite seasons! Stafford Field has been mowed and bailed, and the Lota […]

Patrolling the Pond Mike Miller, Member, Lake Lotawana Homeowners Board of Directors, Sergeant at Arms.  “Seasons are changing…Lake Activities abound!” Who said summer was over? This week the heat is on again! I made a bold prediction during the cool weather we had in July that October would be a warm one. It seems that

Patrolling the Pond: Falling into Fall. By Mike Miller, Lake Lotawana Association Board Member, Sergeant at Arms. As autumn nears at the lake, and cooler temps arrive the experience is different than the summer months. Warm water and cool mornings typically mean misty sunrises that create the perfect surroundings for kayaking, fishing, or simply appreciating

Did you know there is a parasite common in Missouri freshwater lakes that can cause swimmer rash?  As a follow up to my last article, we learned during the last Board of Director meeting of several additional families that experienced itching and rash issues with multiple individuals.  My thanks to Gabby Smith, wife of Cameron

Please see the following list of areas that will experience temporary road closures this week. If you live on the east shore or need access there, please plan to use Gate 1 all day on Wednesday the 4th. School buses will be allowed to pass. There will be a short 30-minute period on Thursday the

Did you know that lake water is not always safe for activities like swimming? While most people are familiar with the risks posed by e-Coli— a topic that has been widely discussed—there are other natural factors that can compromise the safety of lake swimming. Apart from e-Coli, various bacteria can lead to infections that can

Reflections on the Summer of 2024   Patrolling the Pond. September 2, 2024   By Mike Miller, Member, Board of Directors Lake Lotawana Association, Sergeant at Arms   It’s late Sunday night, Labor Day Weekend. Where did summer go?  I imagine stepping out onto the deck in the morning and being nudged in the face