published byChoctaw Lake Property Owners Association2875 Oneida Drive, London, OH 43140Advertising Rates - Call 740-852-2593

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MARCH 2012

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With 30 years of CLPOA Board ofTrustees service from left to rightShannon Hastings, Bill Laney

and Rick Ballard completed the finalmeeting of their elected terms. Job welldone and thank you for your hard work

and dedication to Choctaw Lake.

CLPOABOARD OFTRUSTEES -ELECTIONRESULTS

Charles Avery 106James Swihart 105Deeann Blake 97

RichardCoffmon 93

The followingreceived onewrite-in vote:Beth Cosgrove,

Rhett Elliott, ThadGifford, Rick

Hartnett, ShannonHastings, DaveLattimer, CharlesRinehart, BrianWelch, Joann

Welch

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TAX AIDES AVAILABLE

AARP Foundation’s Tax AideProgram will be in operation inLondon and West Jefferson to assisttaxpayers with preparation and fil-ing of 2011 returns.The London location: Emergency

Managementa Agency 271 ElmStreet. For appt call Elizabeth at740-490-7475 (4-9 p.m.)The West Jefferson Location:Hurt- Battelle Memorial Library

For appt call the library at(614)879-8448.These sites provide a free service

to low and moderate income taxpay-ers. AARP membership is not re-quired., For assistance with taxrelated questions stop by either siteduring hours of operation.

Do not miss the 7th annual

Saturday, March 3, 2012 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Boating Education CourseAn 8-hour class in boating and water

safety designed by ODNR Division of

Watercraft. It covers the fundamentals of

safe boating: state-required equipment,

watercraft laws, navigation rules of the

road, basic safety, and risk management,

and aids to navigation. Classes are en-

hanced with videos, slides, overheads,

handouts, and other visual aids. Pre-regis-

tration and pre-paid materials fee gener-

ally are required. Some classes my have

additional fees due to site rental.

Call to register.

Date: Saturday, March 17,

2012

Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: $5

Location: Arrowhead, 2875

Oneida Drive, London

To register, call Springfield

Watercraft Office,

(937)323-1582

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Booster Club Meeting(CR)

6:30 pm

Spring craft show

ODNR WatercraftClass (A) 8amZumba (L)

6 pm

Zumba (L)6 pm

Zumba (L)6 pm

Zumba (L)6 pm

Election day Seniors (A)12pm

CLPOA Board Mtg (CR)7 p.m.

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Property TransfersLOT # NAME OF BUYER ADDRESS NAME OF SELLER248 Anthony Jason 1805 Suqulak Trl James Benson559 Brett & Sherry Klisares 1805 Shoshone Dr Telhio Credit Union703 Judy Stilwell 1927 Chickasaw Dr Kathleen Ruiz

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GEOFF SMITHAuctioner/Realtor

740-852-0935

KENT SMITHLic. Appraiser/Realtor

614-203-9506

BOB KELLYRealtor

740-837-04573161 Old Columbus Rd., London, OH 43140

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Specific activitiesDispatched calls 21House checks 1018Business checks 245Alarm drops 6Open doors 9

Squad runs 6Fire runs 1911 Hang-ups 3Backup deputy 3Other assist calls 52

Burglary/breaking, entering 0Theft 1Criminal damaging/vandalism 0Other criminal complaints 3Domestic/neighbor disputes 4Juvenile complaints 0Animal complaints 1Vehicle crashes 0Suspicious persons 8Suspicious vehicles 4

CitationsState citations 2Mad. County Sheriff 6Lake citations 9Total 17

ArrestsFelony 0Misdemeanor 3Juvenile complaints filed 0Total 3

Other activitiesReports written 10Patrol miles 4,411Fuel consumption 330.4

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Choctaw Lake Board ofTrustees 2012-2013Tom Boyd (2013) ......................................................President..........................852-7730

Eugene Brundige (2014)..................................Vice President..........................852-4042

Ruth Sowers (2013) ................................................Treasurer..........................852-0149

Dan Blazer (2013)....................................................Secretary ..................740-490-7008

John Foote (2014) ............................................................................................852-9534

Dar Jones (2014) ..............................................................................................852-3227

Chuck Avery (2015)....................................................................................614-579-8968

Deeann Blake (2015) ........................................................................................852-5234

Jim Swihart (2015) ....................................................................................614-929-8981

Choctaw Utilities Company BoardKen Ferguson (2014) ..............................................President..........................852-1870

Ernie Sparks (2014) ..........................................................................................852-1949

Tim Good (2014)................................................................................................852-4198

Robert McKinley (2014) ....................................................................................852-5626

John Foot (2014) ..............................................................................................852-9534

2011 CommitteesBoard Committees

Beautification ............................................Dan Blazer, John Foote, ChuckAvery, Dar Jones

Lake Drainage & Roads ....................................................................John Foote, Jim Swihart

Publications........................................................................................ChuckAvery, Dar Jones

Recreation ......................................................................................Dan Blazer, Deeann Blake

House & Office......................................................................Ruth Sowers, Eugene Brundige

Land / Facility ............................................Dan Blazer, Tom Boyd, Dar Jones, ChuckAvery

Long Range Planning ................................Dan Blazer, Tom Boyd, Dar Jones, ChuckAvery

Security ........................................................................................Jim Swihart, Deeann Blake

Personnel................................................................................Eugene Brundige, Ruth Sowers

Utilities ....................................................................................................................John Foote

Sewer ............................................................................................................Eugene Brundige

Standing Committees

Nominating....................................................................................John Buckers, JimWeimer

Ballot Counting ..............................................................................................Chantal Weldon

Choctaw Lake Office • 2875 Oneida Dr., London, Ohio 43140 • 740-852-2593

FAX 740-852-244 • email: clpoa@rrohio.com • website: lakechoctaw.com

Mike Hexamer................................................................................................Lake Operations

Carla Dye ........................................................................................................Office Manager

James Moran ........................................................................................Utility Superintendent

Dan Summers ........................................................................................................Patrol Chief

Office Hours:

Monday ............................................................................10:00 – 11:30 a.m.; 12:00 - 7 p.m.

Tuesday — Friday ............................................................10:00 – 11:30 a.m.; 12:00 - 4 p.m.

Westside Guard House: 740-852-2976 • Sewer Plant: 740-845-1284

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January 10, 2012

Substantive Mo-tions Approved inthis Meeting: Therewere no substantivemotions approved inthis meeting.

Call to Order: TheBoard of Trusteesmeeting convened at7:00 pm in theCLPOA conferenceroom. A roll call wastaken as follows:Shannon Hastings:

present, Tom Boyd:present, Dar Jones: ex-cused, Ruth Sowers:present, Bill Laney:present, GeneBrundige: present,John Foote, Sr.: pres-ent, Rick Ballard:present, Dan Blazer:present.Mike Hexamer

(CLPOA Lake Man-ager) and Craig Smithwere also present.

Property Owner’sTime: Gene andDenise McCutcheon(lot 55) were presentto discuss a citationletter they received fornot obtaining a build-ing permit. Denise ex-plained that there wasan existing deck andthey were only tryingto perform repairs.There was an alu-minum roof over thedeck which leaked andhad to be completelyreplaced. The newroof is a wood struc-

ture with shingles.The Board told themthat the decking doesnot require a permithowever one is re-quired for a roof.They stated that thebuilding inspector didnot tell them that apermit is required forthe roof. They wouldlike to dismiss this as amisunderstanding andonly pay for the roofpermit. When askedabout the stop workorder, they admitted toignoring it and com-pleting the construc-tion. To be discussedin new business.

Minutes: BillLaney made a motionto approve the Novem-ber minutes. RuthSowers seconded. TheBoard approved theminutes.

Patrol Report:(Presented by MikeHexamer)The Patrol report

was accepted as sub-mitted.

Maintenance Re-port: (Presented byMike Hexamer)The Maintenance

report was accepted assubmitted.

Office Report:(Presented by Mike

Hexamer)The Office report

was accepted as sub-mitted.

Treasurer’s Report(Presented by Ruth

Sowers)The Treasurer’s re-

port was accepted assubmitted.

Manager’s Re-port:(Presented by Mike

Hexamer)The Activity report

was accepted as sub-mitted. Mike wouldlike to discuss pro-posed changes tocheck stubs and W2’sby having them avail-able to employees on-line rather thanprinted. To be dis-cussed during Houseand Office Commit-tee.Mike has looked

into road salt usageand it is down fromlast year.

Committees:• Beautification –

John reported thecommittee met andthere are several proj-ects planned this year.Dan said that about 30hardwood trees havebeen planted.• Lake Drainage

and Roads – nothingto report.• Publications and

Public Relations –Shannon reported thathe and Dar Jones metwith Chuck Averyabout pursuing a ListServe communicationprogram. The com-mittee would like to

recommend the pro-gram and get itkicked-off. Theywould like to have itincluded in nextyear’s budget. Theprogram would benon-solicitation; it isintended for notifica-tions and useful com-munity information.Gene reported that hehas been working witha call service for hischurch and they maybe able to offer a bet-ter deal for the lake, aflat rate rather than aper call charge. Genewill give the informa-tion to Mike.• Recreation –

nothing to report.• House and Office

– Ruth reported thatpay stubs and W-2’swill be available toemployees on the se-cure website and theywould no longer re-ceive paper copies.This will be a savingsfor the office.• Land/Facility Use

– nothing to report.• Long-range Plan-

ning – Dan reportedthat the committee iscontinuing to exploreoptions and costs for acommunity recreationcenter. Scheduledmeetings will beposted on the signboards so that resi-dents can attend andprovide input.• Security – nothing

to report.• Personnel – noth-

ing to report.• Choctaw Utilities

– John Foote reportedon the Utilities Boardmeeting last night. Anew family is rentingthe house next to thewater tower. A por-tion of the rentalfunds will be set asideand used for improve-ments to the house.John reminded theUtilities Board of theEPA communicationspolicy.• Sewer – Bill

stated that the nextmeeting is February 7.He reminded theBoard to consider areplacement for RobDillman’s expiringterm on the SewerBoard. This seat willneed to be filled by aChoctaw resident.

Old Business:Shannon will prepare areport of what thecommittee has dis-cussed concerning theinitial scope of the ListServe communicationprogram. Since ChuckAvery and Dar Joneswere unable to attendthis meeting, TheBoard tabled discus-sion.

New Business: TheBoard discussed theMcCutcheon deckissue and the finesthey have beencharged. The fines area result of not having apermit and not obey-

ing the stop workorder placed on theproject by the buildinginspector. Mike wasdirected to explain theBoard’s position tothem.Mike distributed a

detailed delinquencyreport by lot showingassessments that havebeen billed and notpaid. The report didnot include fines orpenalties. The totaldelinquency is$48,637. Mike askedthe Board to take thisinto account when de-veloping the budget.Mike reviewed the

proposed 2012 budget.Income accounts werelooked at and com-pared to 2011 budgetand actual. Expenseaccounts were lookedat and compared to2011 budget and 2008-2011 actual. Capitalprojects and set asideaccounts were also re-viewed. The Boardagreed that the budgetlooked good but ex-pressed concern aboutpossible increases infuel costs. Mikeagreed to providetrending data on col-lections.Bill Laney made a

motion to adjourn.Dan Blazer seconded.Motion passed. Themeeting adjourned at9:20 pm.

Minutes recordedby Craig Smith.

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St. Patrick SchoolNow Registering for the 2012-2013 School Year

Our Services:Preschool; All Day, Everyday Kindergarten; Grades 1-8; Latchkey

Our Faculty Includes:1. K-8 Licensed Art Teacher2. K-8 Licensed Music Teacher3. K-8 Licensed Physical Education Teacher4. K-8 Librarian5. Math Tutors6. Reading Tutors

We serve Catholic (73%) & Non-Catholic (23%) families.

Financial Assistance AvailableFor more information, call (740) 852-0161 • www.stpatricklondon.org

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All articles not otherwise indi-cated to be authored by an individ-ual, should be addressed to theBoard of Trustees.Choctaw Lake is not liable for

non-insertion of ads beyond theamount paid for the advertisement.The Peace Pipe is printed by TheMadison Press, 30 S. Oak St., Lon-don, OH 43140.Typesetting, layout and graphic

design are done by The MadisonPress.All editorial submissions should

be sent to CLPOA@rrohio.com.

DeadlinesThe Deadline for the February

Peace Pipe is March 9. The dead-line for the March Peace Pipe isApril 6.

Advertising ratesSize CostBusiness card $201/4 page $401/2 page $80Full page $200Color Call for pricing

All ads must be paid for in ad-vance and submitted to theChoctaw Lake office.

ThePeace Pipe

goes to every prop-erty owner in Choctaw lake. That’s100-percent coverage.Classified ads rates are 12 words

or less for a minimum charge of $3.Ads are accepted until the Peace

Pipe’s published deadline.

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Chaney & ThomasI N S U R A N C E

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Cedar Siding • Aluminum SidingDeck/Patios • Fences

Paint Kitchen Cabinets • Drywall Repair

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Local student publishes cookbook10 The Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, March 2012

“Elizabeth’s Excellent Eats”• 150 recipes for $10

Make checks out toELIZABETH BENNETT1755 West Choctaw DriveLondon, OH 43140

Elizabeth Bennett, freshman at London High School, has been selected to be a studentambassador with the People to People Programs and travel to Europe this June. She isselling her cookbook to raise funds to go on her trip.

The cookbooks have 150 yummy recipes and make great gifts for any occasion.

Please send a check made out to:Elizabeth Bennett1735 W. Choctaw Dr., London, Ohio 43140

Please include how many books you’d like and your email and phone number.Elizabeth will arrange to get your book to you the first week of March.

Elizabeth thanks you for your support.Visit Miss Bennett’s website: elizabethsp2p.weebly.cm

You may email Elizabeth with any questions at benbunch@hotmail.com

Chaney & ThomasI N S U R A N C E

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Local student publishes cookbook10 The Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, March 2012

“Elizabeth’s Excellent Eats”• 150 recipes for $10

Make checks out toELIZABETH BENNETT1755 West Choctaw DriveLondon, OH 43140

Elizabeth Bennett, freshman at London High School, has been selected to be a studentambassador with the People to People Programs and travel to Europe this June. She isselling her cookbook to raise funds to go on her trip.

The cookbooks have 150 yummy recipes and make great gifts for any occasion.

Please send a check made out to:Elizabeth Bennett1735 W. Choctaw Dr., London, Ohio 43140

Please include how many books you’d like and your email and phone number.Elizabeth will arrange to get your book to you the first week of March.

Elizabeth thanks you for your support.Visit Miss Bennett’s website: elizabethsp2p.weebly.cm

You may email Elizabeth with any questions at benbunch@hotmail.com

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Let’s make it a great year together(You, me, & REMAX Leading Edge)Call: Janie Cox … 614-296-1938

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Procedure for Viewing CLPOA Records1. Written request with:

• Information requested• Date• Purpose• Signature

2. President and Secretary to approve or deny request within three (3) working days.3. If denied, it will be brought up at the next Board Meeting.

Information regarding your waterFluoride 1.25 m/l • Sodium .25 m/lHardness 370 m/l • 28-30 grainsAll the above are naturally

occurring and nothing is added.James Moran, Utility Superintendent

PUBLIC NOTICEProperty Owners must have a permit for all Permanent Structures including the following projects: House, House Additions,Sheds, Boathouses, Driveways, Fences, Decks, Patios, Docks, Swimming Pools, Satellite Dishes over 24” in diameter.

Anyone failing to secure the necessary permit will be assessed a penalty of 50% cost of the original permit. Section E-4 ofthe Choctaw Lake Building Code.

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ClubPresidents

BOOSTER CLUBKIM YOUSEY (852-5072)

SENIOR CLUBJANIE COX (614-296-1938)

MINDFUL MOTHERSLISA BERKEY (852-9604)

TENNIS CLUBSUE HACKETT (852-0437)

SKI CLUBBRIAN WALSH (614-506-1968)

CRUISERS CLUBMIKE HOFFMAN (740-248-2270)

Indoor:painting/wallpaperingdrywall/ceramic tilelaminate floorscabinets/countertopscarpentry & more

Outdoor:decks/patios/porchesstaining/paintingsiding/soffitsfascia/trimdoors/windows & more

Katherine HogewoningP.O. Box 812London,Ohio 43140Phone: 614.507.0855

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Dr. Kristen M. Thompson, OD26 South Urbana Street • South Vienna, Ohio 45369

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Booster Club Events for 2012APRIL 7

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny (lodge)Easter egg hunt (Arrowhead)

MAY 12Annual Community Garage Sale

JULY 3July beach bash (Arrowhead)

SEPT 3Pancake breakfast (lodge)Junkyard Derby (beach)

OCT 27Kids Holloween Party (lodge)

NOV 10Annual Craft Show (lodge)

DEC 31NewYear’s Eve Party (lodge)

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BUILDING CODEBuilding permit fees and deposits will be paid according to the following

schedule:

(a) House Additions under 300 sq. ft......$1,000 deposit ......................$150

(b) House Additions 301-600 sq. ft ........$1,000 deposit ......................$300

(c) House Additions 601-1200 sq. ft ......$1,000 deposit ......................$500

(d) House Additions over 1201 sq ft ......$1,000 deposit ......................$750

(e) Garages............................................$1,000 deposit ......................$300

(f) Sheds (up to 168 sq. ft.) ....................................................................$50

(g) Boathouses ......................................$1,000 deposit ......................$300

(h) Driveways ..........................................................................................$50

(i) Fences................................................................................................$50

(j) Decks..................................................................................................$50

(k) Patios ................................................................................................$50

(l) Docks ................................................................................................$50

(m) Seawalls ..........................................................................................$50

(n) Swimming Pools ..............................................................................$50

(o) Satellite Dishes..................................................................................$50

(p) Patio Roof ............................................$500 deposit ......................$150

(q) Other ................................................................................................$50

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SomerfordTownshipThe Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, March 2012 15

The Somerford TownshipTrustees met in regular session onWednesday, January 11, 2012 at theSomerford Township Hall, with allmembers present.

The meeting was brought to orderat 7 p.m. by Chairman Bill Laney.

Vendors’ checks were approvedand signed. Jim Moran made the mo-tion to approve the December min-utes and Ernie Sparks seconded. Themotion passed.

Attending the meeting were SallyHoey and Ron Stewart. Ms. Hoey isselling two partials of her property toMr. Stewart and is requesting a con-ditional use change from zoning. Shewould like to keep the driveway thatleads to the property and grant Mr.Stewart an easement for entrance tohis property. Ms Hoey stated that she

had spoken with the county and theysaw no problem. Wally Ward asked ifhe could have that in writing from thecounty.

Jim Moran stated that property israted R-1 and could not have a condi-tional use change but he would speakwith the county prosecutor and getback to her.

The meeting turned to PhyllisScott for a motion to elect officers for2012. Motions were passed to nameErnie Sparks as Chairman and JimMoran as vice chairman. ErnieSparks made a motion to pass a reso-lution to appoint Phyllis Scott as fis-cal officer. All were in favor and themotion passed.

Bill Laney made a motion to ac-cept the budget for 2012. Moran sec-onded and the motion was carried.

It was a greed that the trusteeswould continue with their work onthe squad, the regional planning com-mittee and the sewer board.

Ernie Sparks made a motion topass a resolution to budget $115,000for insurance expenses for 2012. Themotion passed.

Moran made a motion to increasethe sale of cemetery graves for peopleliving outside of Somerford Twp.from $1500 to $1800; to raise open-ing and closing from $400 to $500;and to increase cremation openingand closing from $150 to $250. ErnieSparks seconded and the motion car-ried.

Phyllis Scott said they’d receiveda letter from the Madison County En-gineer’s Office stating the county’scommissioners had passed a resolu-

tion for the establishment and imple-mentation of sign assessment andmanagement and maintenance. Theengineer’s office was asking trusteesto pass a similar resolution. Moranmade the motion to pass the resolu-tion and it carried.

Moran stated that he had receiveda call from the county concerning adrainage ditch on Karen Drive. Theproblem was that while installing acatch basin, they county discoveredsome pipes were old and needed to bereplaced. Moran gave his approval.

Bill Laney stated that the state isphasing out estate tax and the town-ship would not receive any fundsafter 2013.

There was no other business andthe meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

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