04-2024 Beachcomber

Lake Thunderhead Beachcomber

Volume 33 Issue 2 April, 2024

Saturday office hours now in effect

Since Saturday, March 16th, the office has been open from 8am - 12:30pm thru April.

Starting Saturday May 4 the office will be open 8am - 4pm (closed for lunch 12:30-1)

Spring Office Hours

(March 16-April 30)

Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm (closed for lunch 12:30-1)

Saturday 8am12:30pm

Summer Office Hours (Starting May 1)

Monday - Saturday

8am - 4pm (closed for lunch 12:30-1)

Remember, in order to purchase 2024 Boat Stickers you must bring your registration to be copied, and be current on dues.

Time to buy MDC 2024 annual hunting and fishing permits

Buy Missouri hunting and fishing permits online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri hunters and anglers that related annual permits expire at the end of February, including 2023 permits for small game, fishing, trout fishing, and combination hunting and fishing.

Buy Missouri hunting and fishing permits from one of many vendors around the state, online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits, or through MDC’s free mobile apps, MO Hunting and MO Fishing, available for download through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Ap-

Sticker Up, Folks!

It’s the beginning of the season and time to renew boat, ATV, golf cart stickers and auto stickers. Stickers must be purchased annually and this year’s stickers are a bright, sunny yellow.

To renew your stickers, you must be current on your annual dues and present your boat registration in the Lake Office (660/947-3267). Your auto registration stickers are included in your dues each year. ATV’s, Golf Carts and Boat Stickers are $20 each and watercraft require two stickers (one per side).

Stickers must be displayed by April 1. If you don’t have stickers displayed by May 1, you may be subject to a fine,

according to our Association By-laws and Covenants.

Please also keep in mind that owners are responsible for any guests operating their motorized vehicles. Additionally, only licensed drivers are authorized to operate golf carts and ATV’s.

Keep in mind that half your sticker fees go to the Special Roads District. There are a lot of strong opinions about the state of our roads which is controlled by both the Association and the SRD. If you would like to attend SRD meetings at the lake, the next meeting is Friday, April 12 at 10 AM in the office basement.

The Annual Spring Garage Sale Weekend is Upon Us

The annual Spring Garage Sales will be held

THURS – SAT, April 25-

27. Registration your participation in the Lake Office to be included on the lake-wide map that will be available THURS

morning. Please keep in mind, no signs are to be posted in yards. Signs can be displayed in home windows, much like real estate signs which are posted on properties for sale.

ple devices.

Save time by buying hunting and fishing permits for multiple people in a single transaction. Select the “Additional Customer” option during the permit purchase.

Avoid having to manually renew permits each year by using MDC’s Permit Auto-Renewal Service. It allows customers to enroll eligible permits in a service that will automatically renew their permits prior to the start of the next season or permit year. The process was designed to ensure customers never have expired permits when they need them most. Learn more at mdc. mo.gov/permits/permitauto-renewal.

Commercial and lifetime permits can be purchased only through the MDC Permit Services Unit by calling 573-5220107 for an application.

Calling All Candidates

If you would like to run for the Lake Association Board of Directors, two spots are available due to the term fulfillment of two years by two board members. Interested parties need to make their interest known by April 10 to be included on the ballot at the Annual Association Meeting scheduled for SUN, 5/26 at 1 PM at the Lions Building on the Putnam County Fair Grounds.

Entertainment Committee Announces 2024 Calendar

One highlight of the March Association Board Meeting was the announcement of the Summer Entertainment Calendar. The Summer of 2024 promises to bring some new excitement with several new activities. Besides our great line-up of live bands, a Sand Castle competition, a Horseshoe Tournament and a Golf cart Rodeo will be held at North Beach. The theme for the summer boat poker run will be Jimmy Buffett and Margaritaville. Summer will kick off with a Meet and Greet Potluck Dinner and Bonfire at North Beach on Saturday, May 18 at 6 PM.

2024 Lake Thunderhead Entertainment-Version 1

Tentative Schedule of Events-Details of each event will be sent via email.

MAY

Saturday, May 11 Spring Fishing Tournament 6:00-11:00 AM

Saturday, May 18 Golf Cart Poker Run-Signup at Bandstand 3:00 PM

Saturday, May 18 Meet and Greet Potluck Dinner and Bonfire at N. Beach (Meat/Main Dish Provided) 6:00 PM

Saturday, May 25 Breakfast & Bloody Mary’s 7:30 AM

Saturday, May 25 Golf Tournament-4 Person Best Shot 9:00 AM

Sunday, May 26 Volleyball Tournament 10:00 AM

Sunday, May 26 South 35 Band (Country/Rock) 7:30 PM

JUNE

Saturday, June 1 Sand Castle/Sculpture Contest-N. Beach 1:00 PM

Saturday, June 8 Pickle Ball ClinicTennis/Pickle Ball Court 9:00-11:00 AM

Saturday, June 8 Karaoke-N. Beach 7:00 PM

Saturday, June 15 Boat Poker RunSignup at Bandstand 1:00 PM

Saturday, June 15 Band-TBA TBA

Sunday, June 16 Kid’s Fishing Derby TBA

Saturday, June 22 Horseshoe Tournament-Playground 10:00 AM

Saturday, June 29 The Return of Dogbite Band 7:30 PM

Sunday, June 30 Golf Tournament-4 Person Best Shot

9 Holes at Lake Thunderhead and 9 holes at Unionville Country Club AT 9 am

JULY

Friday, July 5 Cornhole TournamentN. Beach 10:00 AM

Saturday, July 6 Golf Tournament-4 Person Best Shot 9:00 AM

Saturday, July 6 Centerline Band-N. Beach 7:30 PM

Entertainment Schedule… Continued To Page 10

MDC reminds anglers that

trout season started March 1 at trout parks MDC runs trout hatcheries at four parks and stocks rainbow trout daily throughout the season.

Catch-and-keep trout season started March 1 at Missouri’s four trout parks. Shown is a rainbow trout. For more information, visit MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/trout.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- March 1 marked the annual opening of catch-and-keep trout fishing in Missouri at the state’s four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Licking, Roaring River State Park near Cassville, and Maramec

Spring Park near St. James. The catch-andkeep season at the trout parks runs through Oct. 31. The daily limit is four trout, and the possession limit is eight for all four parks.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) operates trout hatcheries at all four

parks and stocked about 20,000 trout among the four parks for opening day. MDC will continue to stock the trout parks daily during the catchand-keep season, totaling more than 800,000 trout annually at the four trout parks and about 1.5 million trout annually statewide.

Trout anglers need a daily trout tag to fish in Missouri’s trout parks during the catch-andkeep season. The cost of a daily trout tag is $5 for adults and $3 for those 15 years of age and younger. Daily trout tags can only be purchased at each of the four trout parks. MDC encourages trout anglers to have the correct amount of cash for daily tags if possible. Missouri residents 16 through 64 and nonresidents 16 and older also need a fishing permit in addition to the daily trout tag. A daily fishing permit is $8. MDC encourages trout anglers to buy their fishing permits ahead of time from numerous vendors around the state, online at mdc. mo.gov/buypermits, or through MDC’s free mobile apps, MO Hunting and MO Fishing, available for download

through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices.

Thousands of anglers from Missouri and beyond flock to Missouri’s four trout parks each year. While many leave with some trout, they all leave more than $100 million in spending along the way, which supports thousands of jobs and helps local economies. Get more information on Missouri trout parks at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/trout/trout-parks

Missouri has a wealth of trout waters outside of the trout parks, including red, white, and blueribbon areas that support naturally reproducing trout. For more information, visit MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/spe-

cies/trout/trout-areas.

MDC also offers the Missouri Blue Ribbon Trout Slam to honor anglers who catch a trout in at least five of the nine blue-ribbon trout streams. Participants can have their successes listed on the MDC website. Learn more at mdc. mo.gov/troutslam.

To prevent the spread of the invasive alga called didymo or “rock snot,” the use of shoes, boots or waders with porous soles of felt, matted or woven fibrous material is prohibited at all trout parks, trout streams, Lake Taneycomo, and buffer areas. Get more information at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/ protect-missouri-fishing/ dont-spread-didymo.

Spotting a shooting star

It’s not often one can see a meteor entering earth’s atmosphere: the sun gives them cover in daytime, if it happens too late at night most of us are sleeping or they make entry where few people live, explains the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. But the large green fireball that fell in Hungary recently made its way across the country early at night, giving witnesses a show they won’t soon forget, although you can bet that that many of them quickly reached for their iPhone’s to video the event.

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How Do Survivor Benefits Work for a Married Couple?

Dear Rusty: How does Social Security handle the death of one spouse?

Say, for example, the husband receives $2,000 per month in Social Security and his wife receives $1,000 per month.

How is the death of either spouse handled? Signed: Concerned spouse

Dear Concerned: Benefits to a deceased beneficiary stop as soon as Social Security (SS) is notified of the death (notification usually done by the funeral director who handles arrangements). Benefits are not paid for the month of death, only for the preceding month when the beneficiary was alive for the entire month.

A surviving spouse is entitled to the higher of two benefits – their own personally earned SS retirement benefit, or an amount based on the deceased spouse’s benefit at death. In the example you cite, and assuming the surviving spouse has reached full retirement age (FRA): if the husband dies first the wife will receive the husband’s $2,000 monthly benefit instead of her previous $1,000 amount.

But if the wife died first, the husband would continue receiving only his $2,000 monthly amount because that is more than his deceased wife was receiving. Note in either case, the surviving spouse would be entitled to a one-time lump sum “death benefit” of $255.

The surviving spouse would need to contact Social Security to claim the “death benefit” and - unless the surviving spouse was previously receiving

only a spousal benefit –also to claim the higher monthly amount, if eligible. If the surviving spouse was previously receiving only a spousal benefit from the deceased (and not entitled to SS retirement benefits on their own), then Social Security would automatically award their higher survivor amount when notified of the death.

If a surviving spouse has reached full retirement age (somewhere between 66 and 67 depending on year of birth) and is eligible for a survivor benefit, the amount of the survivor benefit will be 100% of the deceased spouse’s benefit. But if the survivor claims the benefit before reaching FRA, the amount of the survivor benefit will be reduced (by 4.75% for each full year earlier). The survivor’s benefit reaches maximum at the survivor’s full retirement age.

If a surviving spouse has not yet reached their FRA, and if they are entitled to (not necessarily collecting) their own Social Security retirement benefit, the surviving spouse has the option to delay claiming the survivor benefit until it reaches maximum at their full retirement age. And if the survivor’s personal SS retirement benefit will ever be more than their maximum survivor benefit, the surviving spouse also has the option to claim only the smaller survivor benefit first and allow their personal SS retirement benefit to grow (to maximum at age 70 if desired).

With Social Security there is hardly ever a simple answer to a question but, in the example you use, if both are over their SS full retirement age:

• If the husband dies first, the wife will get 100% of the amount ($2000) the husband was receiving, instead of the small amount ($1000) she was previously receiving.

• If the wife dies first, the husband’s monthly benefit will remain at $2000, and he will get no increase in his monthly amount.

• In either case, the surviving spouse will be entitled to a one-time lump sum death benefit of $255.

This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity.

“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in Democracy. You vote in elections once a year but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” -

Anonymous

The Unionville and Lake Thunderhead communities are vitally involved in area organizations which rely on the participation of area volunteers to provide bodies and energy to serve various groups. Please review the list below for organizations in which you may want to be involved. We truly are a small community with a very big heart!

Ministerial Alliance Food Bank

Marty Schmidt

407/325-6151

Bonnie Snyder

716/640-3558

Second MON of each month, we meet at 10:30 to unload the truck from the Columbia-based distribution center. Then we spend the afternoon assembling boxes and bags of items for distribution.

Second TUES we meet at 8:30 to distribute food and toiletry items to program participants. We meet at the Ministerial Food Alliance Food Pantry located on HWY 136 ½ block east of the square. Any and all help is welcome.

Bargain Barn

Walter Griffin 660/947-3160

The Bargain Barn is supported by local churches and is a thrift shop with clothing, furniture, household items, etc. They need volunteers for various functions including staffing the store, helping unpack donations and other

• Sewer, Water, & Electric Installation & Repair

• Grinder Pump Installation & Repairs

• Rotor Rooter

• Water

tasks.

Putnam County Museum

Judy McDonald 660/341-5157

Karen Bradshaw 660/216-4405

Located on the southeast corner of the square. This volunteer organization can use help receiving and cataloguing donated items, setting up displays, filing, building maintenance cleaning and maintenance and staffing fund raisers.

Putnam County Library

Christy Allen 660/947-3192

Beyond the Book Club Mondays from 4:30 to 6 PM for elementary-age students. Volunteers can read, guide students in creative projects, etc. Call Library director to discuss opportunities to help.

“Summer Reading Program”: Wednesdays, dates to be announced.

PC Café

Mary Clapham 660/947-3643

This café provides meals for area residents in addition to the Meals on Wheels program. They need assistance with serving, cleaning, prepping food and special events.

Unionville Rotary Club

Mary Comstock 626-6443

The Unionville Rotary Club meets weekly, Thursdays at Noon at the Bixler 108. Rotary is a service oriented organization that looks for projects in the community.

This Is Your Association

The deadline for filing intention for candidacy for the Association Board of Directors or Election Committee and proposals for referendums is fast approaching. These papers must be submitted to the Election Committee or Lake Office before April 10, 2024.

Board of Directors

The Lake Association Board consists of a representative of the developer and 4 elected members that volunteer their time for a 2-year term to manage the business and exercise all the powers of the Association. This year there are 2 Board members due for elec-

tion and 1 Election Committee member position due for election.

Any member of the Association who is eligible to exercise voting rights may become a candidate for the Board of Directors.

Applications for declaration of candidacy are available at the lake of-

fice. Submission of a bio of the candidates telling about themselves can be submitted at the time of filing. This will be published in the May edition of the Beachcomber and mailed with the ballots.

Referendums

To appear on the ballot for the annual meeting on May 26, 2024, all referendums must be signed by thirty (30) or more eligible voting

members and must be submitted to the office or election committee by April 10, 2024. All referendums will be reviewed to verify signatures as eligible voters and the referendum reviewed by the Association attorney before being placed on the ballot.

If submitting a referendum, please have members sign & print their names and include

their lot number. A referendum will need a 75% majority to pass.

Election committee members are:

Linda Nussbaum, Chairperson (660)3418725

Patti Kienitz (319)269-1159

Barb Mothershead (641)660-4891

Maggie Jackson (641)895-1376

our listings at: www.lakethunderheadmo.com

Price Change

25005 Magnolia Road $649,000 - Listing Agent: Kris Altiser

You will want to take a look at this Lake Thunderhead home! Located on a large corner lot with views from nearly every window. The home has two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Both of the bathrooms and the kitchen have been remodeled. The bathrooms both have unique custom tile showers and cabinetry, with a freestanding bubble tub with high end finishes. The kitchen has beautiful refinished hardwood floors and cherry cabinets with custom lighting. The home has been painted on the exterior and interior, along with new carpet downstairs and blinds in 2023. The large, flat lot has around 180 ft of shoreline and has been described as one of the best lots on the lake. The home is move in ready for your family to enjoy the lake and view the spectacular sunsets!basement and garage, allowing you to stay cozy and comfortable in every season. This property boasts a common dock.

32254 Mallard Drive $225,000 Listing Agent: Shelly Seaton

Nestled within the serene beauty of Lake Thunderhead this exceptional lakefront lot at 32254 Mallard Drive presents a rare opportunity to create your dream home in an idyl-

lic setting. This private oasis offers not only a prime location but also a thoughtfully prepared canvas for your vision. This lot is primed and ready for your architectural masterpiece. The convenience factor is undeniable, as critical utilities have already been thoughtfully installed. Imagine the ease of planning your build with gravity flow sewer, water, and electric connections readily available, allowing you to seamlessly bring your construction plans to life. Beyond the practical features, this property also boasts a few indulgent extras that truly set it apart. A private dock beckons you to embrace the tranquil waters of Lake Thunderhead at your leisure, whether you’re a fan of boating, fishing, or simply basking in the soothing ambiance of the water. Additionally, a shed provides a space for storage or creative pursuits, adding functionality to the property.

25052 Magnolia Road $599,000

Listing Agent:

Shelly Seaton

Price Change

This property features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and sits on nearly an acre (.99 acres), offering plenty of room for relaxation, recreation, and entertaining. Gorgeous bamboo hardwood and stunning concrete floors seamlessly flow throughout the 2800 square feet of living space. The master shower is a sanctuary in itself, featuring a walk-in design, double shower heads, and a soothing rain sprinkler shower head for an indulgent spa-like experience. A dual-purpose tankless hot water heater efficiently provides heating and domestic water supply, reducing energy consumption and costs. Enjoy the peace of mind of new installations in 2023, including a grinder pump and an outside A/C unit. Embrace the luxury of heated floors in both the basement and garage, allowing you to stay cozy and comfortable in every season. This property boasts a common dock and day parking facilities, ensuring effortless access to the lake for fishing, boating, and water activities. A concrete driveway and Diamond Kote siding not only adds durability to your property but also makes maintenance a breeze, along with a sprinkler system for easy upkeep of your landscaping

Curly Leaf Pond Weed Is In The Cross-hairs Of Your Fish Committee!!

Water temps are in the mid to upper 40’s.

Boat traffic is picking up. Folks are catching fish!

Bucky has already blown his boat motor.

Curly Leaf Pond Weed is about to grow like mad, and plenty of activity is on the Fish Committee agenda for 2024! Can you believe it’s 2024!?!?

Probably the most important thing for the lake, in the near term, is to get on top of our Curly Leaf Pond Weed (CLPW) problem. We discussed it at length last summer and into the fall. The bottom line is that it quadruples it’s area of infestation every year. So we can’t lollygag or our problem just gets 4 times worse the next year.

The good news is that the lake, with the Fish Committee’s help, introduced grass carp last

year to start munching on last year’s crop, and be ready for this year’s. We’re planning to add even more this year. But first and foremost, it must be chemically treated to wipe them out, as the carp can’t do it all.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (DoC) has been very helpful in providing guidance regarding the best methods to get this under control. As a result, they, along with the lake have determined the approximate footage upon which herbicide will need to be applied this spring, before the CLPW set their seed pods.

The Fish Committee is working with both the lake and DoC to make a plan to assist in applying chemicals this spring prior to water temps reaching 60 degrees, before folks get their irrigation

Curly Leaf Pond Weed

systems going, etc as the chemical will definitely damage lawns and other vegetation if it’s applied to them.

At this point, the lake is looking for help locating anyone or any business that owns or has access to drone applicators. They would greatly simplify the application process and help ensure that all areas that need treated GET treated. If you know of anyone who has access to these drones, please contact Rodney or any Fish Committee member, ASAP.

The lake office has a one sheet put together by the state on CLPW if you’d like more info. Please direct all questions regarding CLPW to lake management.

A bit later this spring, we’ll have our Spring Bass Tournament. It’s scheduled for Saturday, May 11th at North Beach. Registration is expected to remain at $40 per boat. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish caught, and the top five teams, judged by total weight of their catch.

As usual, we will have a scrumptious meal during and after weigh in. The menu is still to be determined, but it never disappoints, with great desserts donated to the cause by the Laker Ladies and others at the lake.

We’ll also have a 50/50 drawing for a cash prize, as well as for many, many great items

donated by local businesses and individuals. It’s a great time overall. Weigh in is at 11AM that morning.

Entry forms will be available on-line and at the lake office beginning April 1st.

If you’d like to sponsor the tourney, provide prizes for the drawing, desserts for the meal or just donate to the Fish Committee, please reach out to any committee member. The office can help you reach them as they know most of us. Or you can simply just drop your donation at the office.

It should be noted that our events are always open to all genders and ages. The more the merrier, as long as one of the people on the boat owns property at the lake.

In June, our annual Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held at the Kid’s Pond, located on the golf course. We typically have about 50 kids signed up for that event, each entrant will receive a gift from the Fish Committee, and there will be a meal and recognition ceremony on the of-

fice patio following the event. In the past the DoC has held casting, cleaning and other clinics that day as well. The Derby will be held Sunday, June 16th. Sign up info will be available sometime in May.

Finally, our Fall Bass Tourney will be held Saturday, September 14th. We’ve had great numbers the last few years and hope to continue that this fall. So please plan to enter and/or come on by for the drawings and meal that Saturday.

Oops. One more thing. As is customary, we’ll stock walleye again late this year.

So it should be another great year on the lake. As always, be courteous to others on the lake. Be sure to respect all the no wake zones, and maintain safe distances from other water craft. Naturally, adhere to all Missouri Boating and Fishing Regulations, as well. They can be found here: https://www.mo.gov/ outdoors/boating/

Here’s to a great season on the lake this year for all. Tight lines everyone!

Learn about Naturescaping Your Yard for Blooms, Bugs, and Birds with MDC webcast April 10 at noon

Register at mdc.webex.com/weblink/register/r9350abfe19cf8e5c13de93d5820f7b8f in advance and then join live on April 10.

Join MDC to learn about Naturescaping Your Yard for Blooms, Bugs, and Birds through the MDC Wild Webcast on April 10 at noon. Register in advance at mdc.webex.com/weblink/register/r9350abfe19cf8e5c13de93d5820f7b8f.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Spring is the time when many gardeners are digging in the dirt to prepare their landscapes for the coming growing season. Whether you have a big yard or just a bit of a porch or patio,

you can attract butterflies and other good bugs along with birds through naturescaping with native blooms. Planting native plants can help the garden grow by attracting native bees, birds, and butterflies as pollina-

estimates ~ Call: isaaC troyer wk: 641-856-7455 hm: 641-856-2056

tors. And many fruit and vegetable plants produce better from pollination by some of Missouri’s hundreds of species of native bees and butterflies.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites anyone

interested in gardening, landscaping, native plants, and native pollinators to join its free, online Wild Webcast on “Naturescaping Your Yard for Blooms, Bugs, and Birds” on Wednesday, April 10, from noon to 1 p.m.

The Wild Webcast will feature MDC Urban Wildlife Biologist Erin Shank who will share her expertise on the basics of planning, designing, and creating backyard wild-

life habitat. Shank will offer her expert insights on attracting native birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to help the garden grow. She will discuss the importance of native plants and insects and planting the right plants in the right places from large swaths to container plants.

Register at mdc. webex.com/weblink/ register/r9350abfe19cf8e5c13de93d5820f7b8f in advance. You will then

receive an email confirmation before the event that includes information on how to join the Wild Webcast live on April 10.

“Sometimes you have to let everything go - purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything - whatever is bringing you down - get rid of it. Because you will find that when you are free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.”

--

Tina Turner

Lake Thunderhead Activities

Welcome to lake life and the Lake Thunderhead Community. Lake Thunderhead residents are a lively group and enjoy a variety of activities. There are any num-

Activity

ber of groups for you to join, covering a variety of interests. All are recreational and are here to create social opportunities for all who are interested.

Laker Ladies (March 1)

Below is a list of our current regular activities and the contact information for those coordinating them. We hope you’ll join us in one or more of your choosing.

Contact Phone

Doris Benson

641-510-0050

Meets every Wednesday at 9 AM at the lake office. This is a social group who share information about upcoming events and happenings at the lake and in Unionville. Laker Ladies also raise funds for lake improvements through the annual Summer Bash.

Garden Club

Laura Craft

641-344-4276

A social group that is committed to beautifying Lake Thunderhead. All hands welcome to weed, plant and water.

Can Committee

Ed Penca 563-249-9936

Committee meets as needed to sort redeemable cans and bottles, proceeds from which benefit the lake.

Art Group

Kay Bonifazi

660-947-2327

660-626-9667

Meets every Wednesday from 10 AM to 2 PM in the basement of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Work on the art project of your choice and we recommend you pack a lunch.

Kayak Club

Doris Benson

660-641-0050

This group meets for casual kayaking followed by a social time. Everyone welcome (couples and singles) every other Tuesday at 3 PM at the hosts house (host changes each time).

Lake Edition Book Club Doris Benson 641-510-0050

Group meets the third Thursday of each month at the hosts’ choice of location.

Bridge Club

Marge Krigbaum

660-651-1502

Call if willing to sub. Bridge Club meets Mondays at 1 PM.

Quilt Club

Jan Stearns

319-240-1974

Group meets Monday through Thursday on scheduled week in the office building basement. Come join the camaraderie and creativity.

Ladies Golf

Joy Jones

Meets every Thursday at 9 AM at the lake office.

Bible Study

641-895-4811

Becky Sayre 641-750-0216

Group meets Tuesday mornings at 10 AM at Becky’s house.

Widows By The Water Vicky Wright

Mary Schaffner

319-230-4563

660947-3506

Group meets early evening from 5 to 7PM on the third Tuesday monthly to enjoy a variety of activities; dinner, games and boat rides on Lake Thunderhead, etc.

Men’s Cards

Meets every Monday and Friday in the afternoon in the basement of the office

at 12:30 PM.

Thursday Night Cards

Lorena Thullen 319-551-0959

A fun evening of cards and snacks held in the Lake office basement at 6 PM. Bring a snack.

“Kitchen’s Closed”

Dinner out with friends from the Lake. Meet at Leo’s Marina Restaurant at 5PM or at the office at 4:30 for car pooling to chosen location.

Men’s Coffee

Steve Benson

641-510-0040

Forest Jones 641-895-1501

Meets every Tuesday and Friday at 8 AM in the office basement. Once in –season, FRI meetings will be at Leo’s Marina Restaurant.

Fish Committee Mark Daniel 815-674-2634

Meet as needed to coordinate and plan fishing tournaments at the lake.

Tournaments 1) Two weeks before Memorial Day 2) Two weeks after Labor Day

Tournaments launch in registration order beginning at 6 AM at North Beach. Lunch and refreshments are provided for a good will offering Plus weigh-in and prizes.

Kid’s Fishing Tournament Father’s Day Weekend, sponsored with assistance from DNR. Fishing instruction, Fish Cleaning instruction, Lunch and refreshments. Plus more!!

This committee is responsible for stocking of Lake Thunderhead.

Let’s Celebrate Mother Earth!

from 8 AM to 12 noon. Residents are encouraged to submit photos

The Lake will host an annual Earth Day Celebration On SAT., 4/20 prior to Earth Day (4/22). Trash bags are being distributed to anyone interested in participating by stopping in at the Lake Office MON-FRI until 4 PM or SAT morning LakePropertiesForSale.com

Lake Dredging Project

Superior Dredging has been contracted to provide dredging of individual docks. If you are interested, please stop in the Lake Office for more information and to sign up. A minimum of 18 parties are needed to schedule dredging.

of friends and neighbors getting on the fun of collecting trash from around the lake. Gifts will also be given to all participants.

certifieD lake property expert, rsps, cws

641-858-7389

Email: LakePropertyExpert@gmail.com

WATERFRONT

SPECIALIST

Choose the Clear Difference, Choose the Daniels Difference

MDC and partners host a Callery pear buyback event April 23 in Kirksville and Hannibal Participants can remove

one or more invasive Callery pear trees from their property in exchange for one native tree.

Remove invasive Callery pear trees from your property this spring.

KIRKSVILLE, MO.

– The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has partnered with the Missouri Inva-

sive Plant Council, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, and Forrest Keeling Nursery to host a Callery pear buyback program in

Kirksville and Hannibal on April 23, from 3-6 p.m. at the MDC Northeast Regional Office and at Central Park in Hannibal.

The buyback program involves landowners removing one or more Callery pear trees in exchange for receiving one free, native tree. To be eligible for one free native tree, participants must register and submit a photo of their cut down Callery pear. One free native tree will be provided to each registered participant at the pick-up event on April 23. Register at http://short.mdc.

mo.gov/48C.

Mature Callery pear trees can reach heights of 30-40 feet, and their limbs generally grow vertically, forming a pyramid or egg shape. During their blooming period, often in early April, the trees will have very dense clusters of white flowers that cover the tree before leaves form. Learn more about Callery pear trees at http:// short.mdc.mo.gov/4MJ.

Registration for the

buyback program runs from March 15 through April 15. MDC’s Northeast Regional Office is located at 3500 South Baltimore Street in

Kirksville and Hannibal’s Central Park is located at the corner of Broadway and 4th Street in Hannibal.

Commemorative Flag Stones

If you are interested in purchasing a commemorative stone for the base and path of our glorious Lake Flag, you must submit your order by May 31 to receive your plaque this calendar year. You can place orders in the office which limits you to inscriptions only. Or you can place your order online at Bricksrus.com/ donorsite/Thunderhead where you can also include an emblem on your plaque. Two sizes are

Entertainment Schedule…

Saturday, July 6 Lake Fireworks-N. Beach Dusk

Saturday, July 13 Golf Tournament-4 Person Best Shot 9:00 AM

Saturday, July 13 Kids Movie-N. Beach Dusk

Saturday, July 20 Golf Cart Rodeo-N. Beach 10:00 AM

Saturday, July 20 One Eye Open-Band 7:30 PM

Saturday, July 27 Jimmy Buffett-Margaritaville- Boat Poker

Run-Signup at Bandstand at 12:00 PM Run at1:00 PM

Saturday, July 27 Band-TBA TBA

AUGUST

Saturday, August 3 BBQ Contest (The Store Building) 9:00 AM

Saturday, August 3 Steve Nelson Memorial Ride TBA

Saturday, August 3 Laker Ladies BashBandstand 5:30 PM

available for purchase; small plaque for $150 or large plaque for $300.

Orders can continue to be places throughout the season, but only one order will be placed on June 1.

“Life is like a camera. Just focus on what’s important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don’t work out, just take another shot.”

-- Author Unknown

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Saturday, August 3 Elvis is at the LakeBandstand 7:00 PM

Saturday, August 10 Pickle Ball Tourn.Tennis/Pickle Ball Ct. 9:00 AM

Saturday, August 10 Centerline Band 7:30 PM

Saturday, August 17 Moonlight Golf Tournament-4 Person Best Shot 8:30 PM

Saturday, August 24 Aftershock Band 7:30 PM

Saturday, August 31 Golf Tournament-4 Person Best Shot 9:00 AM SEPTEMBER

Sunday, September 1 Cornhole Tournament-N. Beach 10:00 AM

Sunday, September 1 Richie Lee Band 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 14 Fall Fishing Tournament 7:00 AM-Noon

Rick Schmidt -

Time to buy MDC 2024 annual hunting and fishing permits

Buy Missouri hunting and fishing permits online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri hunters and anglers that related annual permits expire at the end of February, including 2023 permits for small game, fishing, trout fishing, and combination hunting and fishing.

Buy Missouri hunting and fishing permits from one of many vendors around the state, online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits, or through MDC’s free mobile apps, MO Hunting and MO Fishing, available for download through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices.

Save time by buying hunting and fishing permits for multiple people

in a single transaction. Select the “Additional Customer” option during the permit purchase.

Avoid having to manually renew permits each year by using MDC’s Permit Auto-Renewal Service. It allows customers to enroll eligible permits in a service that will automatically renew their permits prior to the start of the next season or permit year. The process was designed to ensure customers never have expired permits when they need them most. Learn more at mdc. mo.gov/permits/permitauto-renewal. Commercial and lifetime permits can be purchased only through the MDC Permit Services Unit by calling 573-5220107 for an application.

Bears will be bears

In that old yarn it was Goldilocks who broke into the home of the three bears. In the case of Brian of Kings Beach, CA it was a sleepy old bear that broke into his apartment, ate his food, wrecked his TV set and then took a nap on his bed. It was all caught on his Ring camera while Brian was out boating with friends on Lake Tahoe. Apparently the bears are out in numbers in the Lake Tahoe area; they have been visiting not only Brian’s apartment but have been caught by video surveillance cameras in several stores in the area.

A New Tickborne Syndrome is on the Rise: What Can You Do to Protect Yourself?

Avoid “Alpha-gal Syndrome”

The past decade has seen an uptick, so to speak, in the number of cases of Alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the “red meat allergy.” It’s caused by the Lone Star tick, typically seen in the south-central and southeastern states, that recently has become more established in central states such as Iowa and Missouri and is currently working its way North, with cases even being reported in Minnesota.

With more than 90,000 suspected cases of AGS identified during a study from 2017 to 2022 by the Centers for Disease Control, speculation exists that a continued increase in cases of the syndrome will occur in coming years.

What is Alpha-gal syndrome?

Alpha-gal syndrome is a type of food allergy caused by the bite of a Lone Star tick that can result in a potentially life-threatening allergy to red meat including beef, lamb, pork and venison. Some individuals who develop AGS may have no symptoms, but others may develop an itchy rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or swelling of the eyes, tongue and throat that could lead to difficulty breathing or, worse, anaphylactic shock. Symptoms typically do not occur until two to six hours after the consumption of

red meat. These symptoms may also be random, meaning that they may not occur each time someone eats red meat.

It is recommended to consult a health care professional if you experience any type of allergic reaction after consuming red meat. Currently, the only treatment for AGS is to avoid ingesting any form of red meat. Due to the increasing number of AGS cases, it is important to recognize the risk factors for tick bites and take measures to protect yourself from tick exposure.

What increases the likelihood of a tick bite?

Tick bites are more common than one may think. The more tick exposures someone has, the more likely they are to obtain a tickborne illness. Ticks are active any time that the temperature is above freezing and can be present year-round. The CDC reports that the activity of ticks is highest during the warmer months of April-September. The environments that ticks are drawn to are highly grassy, brushy or wooded areas. Individuals who spend more time outdoors such as farmers, hunters or campers are also at an increased risk of exposure.

How can I protect myself from getting a tick bite?

The most important method of preventing

tickborne illnesses is reducing your chance of obtaining a tick bite. It is also important to check for ticks and promptly remove any attached ticks after spending time outdoors. The longer ticks are attached to the body, the more likely they are to transmit an infection. Listed below are a few of the more common ways to protect yourself from getting a tick bite:

Topically applied insect repellents can play a key role in deterring ticks from the body. Repellents containing DEET 10-30%, permethrin, IR3535 or Picardin are a few examples that can be applied to the outer layers of clothing.

Clothing choices can have a big impact as well. Wearing longer pants, shirts and socks with closed-toed shoes outdoors reduces the surface area for ticks to attach to. A helpful tip is to tuck the bottoms of your pants into longer socks or even loosely duct tape the outside of pants to your socks.

Another thing that we may not think about is our furry friends. Pets can spend a lot of time outside and could potentially bring a notso-friendly tick into the house with them. Talking to your local veterinarian about safe tick repellents for pets is a way to reduce their risk in

addition to your family’s chance of a tick bite.

A few extra tips for preventing tick bites in the summer include yard care. Since ticks like to reside in grassy, bushy or wooded areas, it can be helpful to keep the grass in your yard shorter and remove sticks or leaves that may be visible.

For additional tips on preventing tick bites, visit the Centers for Disease Control, United States Environmental Protection Agency or the National Pesticide Information Center website databases.

Erin Schultz is a student in Des Moines University’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. DMU offers 10 graduate-level professional degree programs in medicine and the health sciences. Founded in 1898, the institution offers superior academics in a collaborative environment. DMU students’ scores on national examinations, pass rates on board certifications and match rates for medical residency programs are consistently higher than national averages and rates at peer institutions.

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This bird has talent

Not only do Cockatoos fly, at least one of them gets around on its very own scooter. He goes by the name of Chico and the folks at Guinness say he’s the world’s fastest bird on two wheels. A professional Bulgarian parrot breeder, Kaloyan Yavashev, built a special bird-size two-wheeler, trained him and watched Chico scoot his way a distance of 16.4 feet in 17.79 seconds.

MDC reminds snaggers that paddlefish season began March 15

Paddlefish snagging waters include Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Reservoir, and Table Rock Lake.

sippi River is March 15 through May 15 with a fall season of Sept. 15 through Dec. 15.

taking a daily limit of two paddlefish.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Imagine catching a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. That is a reality for thousands of paddlefish snaggers dur-

ing Missouri’s annual spring paddlefish season. Missouri’s official state aquatic animal, the paddlefish is highly valued as a sport fish. The season for the state’s major paddlefish

waters -- Lake of the Ozarks, Harry S. Truman Reservoir, and Table Rock Lake – along with most other waters in the state runs March 15 through April 30. The season for the Missis-

Paddlefish -- named for their large, paddleshaped snouts -- are an ancient species that can grow to seven feet and weigh more than 100 pounds. Paddlefish swim slowly through water with their mouths wide open, collecting tiny crustaceans and insects in their elaborate, closely set gill rakers. The paddle-shaped snout functions as an electrosensory organ that allows it to sense plankton as it swims through water.

Because the giant fish eat tiny crustaceans and insects, they do not bite on traditional fishing hooks. The are usually caught through the practice of snagging where anglers drag large triplesided hooks through the water to “snag” a fish in the body with the hooks.

A fishing permit is required for snagging and other allowed methods, unless exempt. The daily limit is two paddlefish, and the possession limit is four. No person shall continue to snag after

The statewide minimum length limit is 32 inches -- measured from eye to fork of tail – with a minimum length limit of 34 inches for Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Harry S. Truman Reservoir, and their tributaries.

All paddlefish under the legal minimum length must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught. MDC offers these tips for returning undersized fish:

Use landing nets, not gaffs, which can kill young fish.

Wet hands before handling fish and avoid excessive handling.

Never put fingers in the gills or eyes.

Remove hooks carefully and get undersized fish back into the water as quickly as possible.

Cleaning paddlefish while on the water, dumping the carcass overboard, and returning to shore with fillets and/ or eggs is illegal. Extracted paddlefish eggs may not be possessed while on waters of the

state or adjacent banks and may not be transported. Paddlefish eggs may not be bought, sold, or offered for sale. These regulations are necessary to confirm length-limit requirements and to address the illegal caviar trade.

Snaggers and others are allowed to haul paddlefish carcasses out by boat to deeper water for disposal under the following conditions:

The head, tail, etc. must remain intact so the fish could be measured if contacted by a conservation agent.

Extracted eggs must remain where the fish is cleaned and cannot be transported to deeper water for disposal.

Paddlefish fillets cannot be possessed or transported on the water.

Learn more about paddlefish, snagging regulations, snagging reports, and more at mdc. mo.gov/fishing/species/ paddlefish.

“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild to pick up a book and read to a child.”

-- Dr. Seuss

Paddlefish are named for their large, paddle-shaped snouts. Paddlefish swim slowly through water with their mouths wide open, collecting tiny crustaceans and insects in their elaborate, closely set gill rakers.