Panorama Days Successful
Panorama Days, sponsored by the Panora Chamber were a great success. Fireworks sponsored by the LPA and a water ski show put on by the Lake Panorama Ski Team were two of the highlights of the days that occurred at the lake. A big parade, booths, food, dancing and entertainment take place in Panora. Be sure to attend next year during the first weekend in August.

Mosquito Tips
Even though it has been a very dry year and mosquitoes have not been a large problem, news of a virus spread by mosquitoes prompts ideas about how to reduce their numbers.
        The house mosquito is an insect that stays relatively close to its hatching place, often not moving more than a quarter mile from that spot. It is one of the mosquito species identified as a carrier of the West Nile virus that has been in the news. In addition, the house mosquito lays its eggs in stagnant water. There are a number of spots that are likely spots for the house mosquito to breed. By checking and draining or disposing of them periodically, mosquitoes can be discouraged:
        They are: 1. Eaves troughs that do not drain completely. 2. Bird baths. 3. Cans, bottles, old tires, and other containers that hold water. 4. Holes in ground, ditch, inside culverts, drain tile, or holes in trees that collect water. 5. Window wells. 6. Grills, boat covers, cloth or plastic covers for woodpile, garden or other purpose. 7. Any spot that collects water and remains stagnant is ideal for mosquito egg-laying and hatching. All mosquitoes require water for hatching and development into adults.
       
       Another important tip to stay away from mosquitoes is using repellent containing DEET, a chemical repulsive to mosquitoes. It is the most common repellent. Avoiding early morning and late afternoon hours outside, wearing long sleeve shirts and long pants while working or playing in mosquito prone areas, and spraying lighter clothing with repellent will help to reduce the chances of being bitten.
       
       Although very rarely do infected mosquito bites result in infections, it is a good idea to reduce the risk associated with mosquito bites.
       
       

Covenant and By-Law Update Will be Coming for Member Vote

       The Restrictive Covenants that are the legal center of the Lake Panorama development and the By-Laws which form the governing regulations of the LPA are being reviewed for updating.
       
       The Covenants expire in 2007. As their re-approval is needed for the LPA to continue to function, a vote must be taken and approved long before the expiration date. A two-thirds approval will be needed in a vote of LPA members to make changes in the documents. The LPA board has announced its intention to present the changes to the members before the next annual meeting.
       
       Proposed changes have not been finalized and will be reviewed considerably before submitting to the membership.
       
       The by-laws will also be presented for revisions at the same time.
       

Dredge Makes Progress in Upper Basin
The HORIZON dredge is continuing to make progress in the upper basin of the lake. Most of the available silt was removed in the area below the debris boom by August 1. The dredge will be working above the debris boom opening up the river channel and removing silt up to the Fansler bridge.
       
       While the dredge is working further upstream, contractors will be removing trees and vegetation on three remaining islands in the upper basin. When that vegetation is removed the dredge will return for removal of the islands themselves. The islands cover about 20 acres, much of it down the middle of the northern portion of the upper basin.
       These islands are the result of heavy siltation that occurred after the area was dredged in the 80’s.
       
       The islands will probably be removed by late next summer. Rip rap work will be done in the upper basin before boating will be allowed there, hopefully in 2004. That will depend on weather and siltation that may occur before that time. The dredge will be continuing to operate in the upper regions in order to stop silt before it flows on down the lake.
       

Lake To Be Lowered in LATE October

       Current plans are for the lake level to be lowered FOUR FEET beginning in the third week of October. Concrete repairs on the dam spillway walls and emergency spillway will be done, as well as, sealing spillway joints and replacement of hydraulic lines that help to run the dam gate. Other work around the lake will be done at that time to take advantage of the low water levels.
       
        Lakefront members are advised to make their dock and lift removal plans early and also to plan for any repairs or clean-up they would like to do in front of their lot.
       
        Low water will probably last from 6 to 8 weeks, depending on river flows.