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

NOVEMBER 2008

INDEX

Manager’s Report ...............................................page 1

Notices................................................................page 1

SOME SPECIALS THIS ISSUE

DON’T FORGETTO VOTE

ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 4, 2008. 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

AT THE LODGE

Advertising Rates ........................page 15

Board Minutes ...............................page 2

Booster Club .............................pages 4-5

Building Permits ..........................page 11

Calendar.......................................page 14

Classifieds....................................page 15

Club Presidents............................page 15

Delinquent Accounts .....................page 7

Patrol Report..................................page 7

Sudoku Puzzle .............................page 10

Viewing Your CLPOA Records.....page 7

Youth Page...................................page 13

N O T I C E S

LAKE LOWERINGNOVEMBER 1ST

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —Check the CLPOA web site for updates.

www.lakechoctaw.com

Daylight SavingsTime EndsFall Back...Don’t forget to turn your clocks backone hour on November 2th at 2 a.m.

Lake Manager’s Reportby Mike Hexamer

I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the Choctaw Lake employ-ees for a great job in the recent windstorm. The Patrol, Office and Maintenancestaff made every effort to provide vital services for all the property owners.Roads were cleared of debris, hazards from downed utility wires were markedand cordoned off, phones were answered (when working) and information pro-vided when possible. Lake generators were used for emergency service atLodge and for emergency pumping of grinder pumps. The Lodge roof sus-tained major damage but the Maintenance staff had tarps covering all exposedareas and no interior damage occurred. The roof was completely replaced bythe following week. We had many large trees uprooted and lost large sectionsof others and are continuing the cleanup efforts in the park and common areas.We received many compliments from property owners on how the storm washandled and the staff really appreciates the positive feedback. Again staff, JOBWELL DONE!

Work continues on the front entrance signs, they are cut and in the processof being painted. The stone has arrived and erecting the signs and wing wallswill be occurring shortly. We would like to say Thank You to the Moore fami-ly for allowing us to remove two trees and infringe on their extra lot to providemore space for the East entrance sign.

The lowering of the lake to winter pool will start on November 3rd and thebids have been received for the concrete work on the sloped side spillway deckand sidewalls. Please observe and obey all cordoned off areas while this con-struction is taking place, remember it is there for your safety as well as theworkers performing the task.

We need candidates to apply for positions on the CLPOA board of trustees.Please fill out the form in this paper or obtain one from the office.

The entire staff would like to wish everyone a safe and HappyThanksgiving.

Rumpke RecyclingRecyclable Papers Accepted

• Newspaper with ad slicks• Magazines• Corrugated cardboard boxes• Grocery (Kraft) bags• Telephone books• “Junk” mail• Paperboard packaging

(aseptic cartons)

Containers Accepted• Glass bottles & jars

(all colors and clear)• Aluminum cans, scrap• Plastic bottles #1-#7 (e.g.soda,

water bottles, milk jugs, etc.)• Steel cans, aerosol cans, scrap• Aseptic, gable top cartons

(e.g. juice boxes, dairy cartons)

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CLPOA Board of Trustees Meeting • September 9, 2008(These are unapproved condensed notes as provided by the Board and in most instances will not be the complete recorded minutes of that particular meeting.)

Substantive Motions A p p roved in thisMeeting —

Motion 08-015: Bob McKinley made amotion to accept the proposed amendmentsto the employee handbook as agreed uponduring this meeting. Bill Laney seconded themotion. Vote was taken. Motion carried. Motion 08-016: Gene Brundige moved toaccept the proposed building code changes tosections 2.A.2 and 5.D. concerning permitcosts and durations for new homes and othersmall permits. Connie Feliks seconded themotion. Vote was taken. Motion carried.

Call to Order:The Board of Trustees meeting convened at

7:00p.m. in the CLPOA conference room. A r o l lcall was taken as follows:

Shannon Hastings: present, Tom Boyd: pres-ent, Connie Feliks: present, Bob McKinley: pres-ent, Bill Laney: present, Ruth Sowers: present,Gene Brundige: present, Dwain Dorr: present,John Foote, Sr.: present.

Mike Hexamer (CLPOA Lake Manager),Carla Dye (CLPOA O ffice Manager), ChuckPlantz (CLPOA Building Inspector) and CraigSmith were also present.

P ro p e rty Owner’s Time: Tim Pond (lot 936) was present to ask about

the low lake level. Mike Hexamer explained thatthe sluice gate and baffles are in the same place asthey were earlier this spring. There is bubblingunder the sluice gate but unable to see what iscausing this. Will have to wait until the water leveldrops low enough to examine all the mechanicalcomponents. Mike also added that since the sewersystem has gone online, used water is no longerbeing returned to the lake.

Ed Bozeman (lot 146 & 147) was present toshare his views on several topics. He spoke aboutpedestrian safety. He would like the Board to con-sider speed bumps and yield to pedestrian signsbecause he has witnessed many speeders. W h i l ewalking he sees many road cracks that may havebeen caused by heavy trucks. On boating safety,he feels that wakeboard boats are a nuisance sincethey beat up docked boats, shorelines, docks, etc.He thinks that it might make sense to limit timesfor extreme sports such as wakeboarding. He isalso concerned about trespassing and feels thatproperty owners should be with guests while fish-ing in public areas. In addition, property ownersshould not allow guests to run boats and jet skisunsupervised. He expressed concern about water-ing lawns. He also thinks we need gates to keepthe public out. The Board will discuss his con-cerns under new business.

M i n u t e s :Bill Laney made a motion to accept the A u g u s t

minutes. Seconded by Bob McKinley. The Boardapproved the minutes.

P a t rol Report :( P resented by Mike Hexamer)

Mike read Dan Summers’ patrol activity logfor August. This included theft of a camper from

the storage area and a house fire on West ChoctawDrive. There were no questions.

Maintenance Report :( P resented by Mike Hexamer)

The maintenance report was accepted as sub-mitted. There were no questions.

O ffice Report: ( P resented by Carla Dye)

Carla reported that the income tax return hasbeen submitted. There are a record number of one-quarter delinquent accounts. There are threehomes up for Sheriff’s auction. Payment arrange-ments were made for two delinquent accounts.

Tre a s u re r’s Report :( P resented by Connie Feliks)

Connie said that w of dues and assessmentshave been billed. Expenses are about 66% ofbudget. Dock rental is short $1300 to budget.Publication income is down and may fall short byy e a r-end. The Board asked Mike and Carla toencourage more people to advertise in The PeacePipe. Printed quality of the advertisements wasalso discussed. Total expenses are 43.84% to totalbudget at six months into the year. Net income isnow at 104.6% of prior year. Wages are down$33,816 compared to prior year.

M a n a g e r’s Report :( P resented by Mike Hexamer)

Mike reported that MECA has requested anupdated property owner database. To be discussedunder new business.

Decisions regarding the 2009 fireworks needto be made. To be discussed under new business.

BBC&M has bids out for dam repair work. Noquotes have been received. This is the final step ofthe work on their report and includes delaminationrepair work along with an addendum for controlbox repair.

Mike reviewed graphs he has prepared track-ing wage expenses.

C o m m i t t e e s :• Beautification — Brian Killian has landscap-

ing plans for the lodge and the entrances.Work has begun on the new signs founda-tion, lighting, etc. John Foote, Sr. expressedconcern that property owners should beinformed before the east side message boardis moved. Mike said he is going to attemptmoving a donated 17-foot blue spruce tree tothe front entrance.

• Lake Drainage and Roads — John Foote, Sr.& Mike have examined the condition of theroads. To be discussed later.

• Publications and Public Relations —Shannon Hastings said that The MadisonP re s s is looking into whether they can takeon our publication needs. They would alsolike some feedback on the lake living articlesthey have been running.

• R e c re a t i o n — Bill Laney said thatCommunity Days went well. There were alot of good comments about the band.Turnout for the hog roast was well above last

y e a r. 600 people were served although planswere made for only 450 people. The Boarddiscussed ways to improve the event.

• House and Office — Gene Brundigereviewed the proposed amendments to theemployee handbook. The Board made minorchanges to some of the verbiage. The cre-ation of a personnel committee is included inthe proposal. Bob McKinley made a motionto accept the proposed amendments to theemployee handbook as agreed upon duringthis meeting. Bill Laney seconded themotion. Vote was taken. Motion carried.See Motion 08-015.

• Land/Facility Use — nothing to report.• Choctaw Utilities — Gene Brundige reported

on his discussion with Don Gregory concern-ing the recent water rate increase. Don wouldneed to look into the matter further to deter-mine if the recent increase was properly rati-fied. Don sent a letter with his review of thesituation to Jim Moran and copied the Board.The Board decided to forward a copy of theletter to Bob VanHouten to respond to hisrequest. John Foote, Sr. would like to ask theWater Board to develop and document proce-dures to raise water rates and to initiate awatering ban. Shannon agreed to speak withmembers of the Water Board prior to theirnext meeting October 6.

• S e w e r — The next Sewer Board meeting willbe held October 7.

• Long-range Planning — The committee willpresent a similar proposal for the long-termroad assessment at the Fall Property Owners’meeting. Other topics being consideredinclude a pathway along Old ColumbusRoad, beach improvements, and techniquesto get a quorum at Property Owners’ m e e t-ings.

• S e c u r i t y — cameras for the storage area arebeing quoted.

Old Business: Mike will put the new playground equipment

on the east side at the Suqulak park. Mike distributed proposed changes to the

building codes regarding costs and durations ofpermits for new homes and small permits such assheds, etc. Mike reviewed permit costs for Mr.Homewood under the old schedule ($4,750) andwith the new one ($3,700). Gene Brundige movedto accept the proposed building code changes tosections 2.A.2 and 5.D. concerning permit costsand durations for new homes and other small per-mits. Connie Feliks seconded the motion. Vo t ewas taken. Motion carried. See Motion 08-016.The Board directed Mike to use the newly passedbuilding code rules in Mr. Homewood’s case.

The Board gave Mike permission to provideM E C A with a contact list of residents.

The Board decided to hold the fireworks onSaturday July 4 with a rain date of SundaySeptember 6 during Community Days. The Boardauthorized Mike to sign a contract with HamburgFireworks.

See Minutes on page 3

Mike showed the Board pictures of a cementpier/dock that is being repaired by resurfacing withdecking and adding railing. The BuildingCommittee wanted to review this before granting apermit. There was no objection from the Board.

New Business:The Board discussed roadway safety and the

need for a walking path. Long-range Planningcommittee will look into this. Road and Drainagecommittee feels that depressions over the culverts

are the same on both sides of the lake. Bill Laneyreported that Candlewood Lake has passed a wakeenhancing devise rule. The rule affects boats withequipment used to increase the boat’s wake.Recreation committee will look into this issue.Enforcement of current lake rules was discussed.The Board discussed whether guests fishing in ourlake should be subjected to a catch & release poli-c y. The Fish Committee will be asked for a rec-ommendation. Pumping from the lake to waterlawns was discussed. Currently there are no rules

applying to this. Bill Laney made a motion to enter executive

session to discuss employee matters. GeneBrundige seconded the motion. The Board enteredexecutive session at 10:14 p.m. The Boardreturned from executive session at 10:20 p.m.

Ruth Sowers made a motion to adjourn.Connie Feliks seconded the motion. The meetingadjourned at 10:21 p.m.

— Minutes re c o rded by Craig Smith.

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Booster ClubNews

Choctaw Lake Booster Club

The Booster Club meets the first Thursday of every month at 7pm in thelodge conference room. If you have any ideas for a community event, pleaseattend and share your thoughts. You do not need to be a booster club memberto attend. Volunteers are always welcome. Please contact a booster officer ifyou wish to volunteer with any of the upcoming events.

President ..................................................................... Kim Yousey (852-5072)

Vice President ............................................................Susan Malone (852-5028)

Treasurer ...............................................................Charlotte Beaver (852-6255)

Secretary ....................................................................................Laura Hotchkiss

Website......................................................................clboosterclub@yahoo.com

2008 BOOSTER CLUB OFFICERS

CALENDAR OF EVENTSDate Event Chairperson(s)

Nov. 6 Booster Club Mtg. (CR)

Nov. 8 Annual Craft Show Kim Yousey

Dec. 4 Booster Club Mtg. (CR)

Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party Susan Malone, Laura Hotchkiss

Watch the calendar for more events to come! Volunteer and chairperson opportunities areavailable. Please call Booster President Kim Yousey @ 852-5072 or attend our monthlymeetings for more information. Have an idea for a community event? Bring your ideas tothe next Booster meeting.

Annual Choctaw Lake Fall Craft Show

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

9 am to 3 pm

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CHOCTAW UTILITIESDELINQUENT ACCOUNTS

NOTE: Contact the office to find out how to remove your name from this list.

NAME LOT # ADDRESS AMOUNT

Ewing, Thomas & Alice 785 2105 Huron Dr $ 1,094.39

Dyckes, James & Brenda 787 3000 Trensa Dr 1,089.89

McMurphy, Candi 590 1880 Shoshone Dr 979.94

Spradlin, Wayne & Jill 952 2410 Yuma Dr 797.65

Snyder, Robert & Geraldine 90 1393 Itawamba Trl 716.54

Nolan, Dan & Laura 1082 2623 Cayuse 334.52___________

TOTAL $ 5,012.93

NAME LOT # ADDRESS AMOUNT

Barker, Jeffrey & Terri 239 1844 Suqulak Trl $ 5,785.44 Lien/Atty

Anderberg, Kris & Sherie 259 & 260 1629 Suqulak Trl 5,555.73 Lien/Atty

Spradlin, Wayne & Jill 952 2410 Yuma Dr 4,404.30 Lien/Atty

McMurphy, James & Candi 590 1880 Shoshone Dr 4,066.55 Lien/Atty

Ewing, Thomas & Alice 785 2105 Huron Dr 3,819.72 Lien/Atty

Mocniak, Bradley & Jennifer 763 2950 Pueblo Dr 3,646.26 Lien/Atty

Snyder, Robert & Geraldine 90 1393 Itawamba Trl 3,399.10 Lien/Atty

Davis, Keith & Patty 489 1180 W Choctaw Dr 3,004.90 Lien/Atty

Dyckes, James & Brenda 787 3000 Trensa Dr 2,567.81 Lien/Atty

Harris, Gregory & Teresa 951 2400 Yuma Dr 2,468.65 Lien/Atty

Haskins, Scott & Susan 153 2375 San Chez Trl 1,607.68 Lien/Atty

Sexton, Jeffrey & Kathy 344 1995 Itawamba Trl 1,297.12 Lien/Atty

Schrader, Brian 514 1540 W Choctaw Dr 1,247.10 Lien/Atty

Wallace, William & Lori 583 1885 Shoshone Dr 1,093.36

Patterson, Robert & Paula 151 2385 San Chez Dr 945.25 Lien/Atty

Nolan, Dan & Laura 1082 2623 Cayuse Dr 535.95

Schatzke, Matt & Valerie 901 2329 Pawnee Dr 502.68

Benson, James 248 !805 Suqulak Trl 437.84

Willis, Sherri 215 & 216 1731 E Choctaw Dr 381.60

Wilson-Hibbs, Karen 657 2020 Cherokee Dr 370.93________

TOTAL $ 41,352.53

CHOCTAW LAKEDELINQUENT ACCOUNTS

NOTE: Contact the office to find out how to remove your name from this list.

Patrol Report

SEPTEMBER 2008ACTIVITIES

Dispatches................................17 House Checks ........................471Business Checks ....................204Standbys...................................43Other Assistance ......................80Open Doors ................................5Thefts .........................................0Criminal Mischief ......................4Alarm Drops ..............................1Dogs ...........................................2Suspicious Vehicles..................36Suspicious Persons...................11Squad Runs ................................5Fire Runs....................................1Domestic Dispute.......................09-1-1 Hang Up ...........................0Deputy Backup ..........................1

Bike Patrol Hours.............................0

TRAFFICUnderage Driver/Golf Cart

Warning ................................1TOTAL WARNINGS ...........1

ARRESTSJuvenile Arrests..........................0Misdemeanor Arrests.................1

Felony Arrests............................0TOTALARRESTS...............1

PATROL REPORTSCriminal Damaging ...................2Menacing ...................................1Property Damage .......................2

TOTAL REPORTS...............5

LAKE CITATIONSTOTAL CITES ....................0

STATE CITATIONSSpeed........................................12D.U.S. ........................................1

TOTAL CITES ...................13

Total Miles ...............................4,155Fuel Used..................................305.5

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OUR SPEED LIMITIS 25 MPH

Property TransfersLot No. Name of Buyer Address Name of Seller

363 & 364 Susan Folkerth 1175 Chickasaw Dr Gary & Gwen Hiles

623 Michael & Jacqueline Zaborowski 1895 Yuma Dr Jesse & Ethel Hess

711 Tim & Brandy Laakso 2001 Palouse Dr Robin Miller

730 Larry & Dianne Daniel 2100 Palouse Dr Wendy Couglan &Jennifer Rose

845 Amanda Blake 2445 Cherokee Dr Steve Blake

891 D Lynn & Margaret Forster 2305 Pawnee Dr Paul & Geraldine Peters

944 Scott & Sherry Kaiser 2450 Cherokee Dr Keith & Robin Krautwater

Procedure for Viewing CLPOA Records1. Written request with:

Information requestedDatePurposeSignature

2. President and Secretary to approve or deny requestwithin three (3) working days.

3. If denied, it will be brought up at the next Board Meeting.

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January 1, 2009 at noon

Be the first to join the “Choctaw Lake Polar Bear Club.”

Exact location at Choctaw Lake for swim to be announced.

Must pre-register no later than December 27, 2008. See The Peace Pipe for registration form.

Helpful HintsFor Swimmers

Pre-register!Registration and required waivers must be completed, signed, and turned into the lake office by noon, December 31, 2008.

Wear Protective Footwear.Wear something on your feet, i.e., old tennis shoes or “aqua socks,” etc. to prevent cuts on your feet from the ice and to prevent your feetfrom sticking to the snow and ice on shore.

Bring Warm boots.Have warm/dry boots or shoes to put on once you get out of the lake. This is an important point! Once your feet get cold, your entire bodywill want to go on strike. Not good for a walk back to your car.

Bring a Blanket to sit on.Bring an old blanket or towel to put down on the ice shoreline to sit down on and change before/after the swim.

Do you wear glasses?If you wear glasses, we suggest you obtain an “athletic strap” or something similar to hold them to your face, or not wear them at all! It isimpossible to find glasses that have been dropped in the water.

The swim is at noon, but arrive early.The swim itself is exactly at noon, but get there by 11:30 a.m.

— Hot chocolate will be available for all swimmers. —

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The Nominating/Election CommitteeIs Now Accepting

CandidatesFor The Choctaw Lake Board of Trustees

To Take Office in February 2009.There Will Be Three (3) Positions Available.

(3 Three-Year Terms)

Choctaw Lake Needs You!Candidates Must Be Full Voting Members in Good Standing for Choctaw Lake Property Owners’AssociationBoard of Trustees. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: December 1, 2008.

Name__________________________________________________________________________ Lot #________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________

Employment __________________________________________________________________________________

Membership & Affiliations

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Reason for desiring Board position; Any challenges facing the Association; and how you would like to see them

dealt with.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Involvement (if any) in Choctaw Lake (Committees, etc.)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Mail to the address below or drop them off at the CLPOA Office.Choctaw Lake Property Owners’Associationc/o Nominating/Election Committee2875 Oneida DriveLondon, OH 43140

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How to Reach Your LawmakersOhio Governor

Ted StricklandRiffe Center, 30th FloorColumbus, OH 43266-0601614-644-4357

Ohio Secretary of StateJennifer Brunner180 E. Broad Street, 16th FloorColumbus, OH 43215614-466-2655

Ohio Auditor of StateMary Taylor88 E. Broad Street, 5th FloorColumbus, OH 43216-1140614-466-4514

Ohio Treasurer of StateRichard Cordray30 E. Broad Street, 9th FloorColumbus, OH 43266614-466-2160

Ohio Attorney GeneralMarc Dann30 E. Broad Street, 17th FloorColumbus, OH 43215614-466-4320

Ohio House of RepresentativesColumbus address:

77 S. High StreetColumbus, OH 43266-0603

Christopher Widener4887 Peacock RoadSpringfield, OH 45502

937-322-3577House Office: 614-466-1470

Ohio SenateColumbus address:

Senate BuildingColumbus, OH 43215-4276

Steve Austria2537 Obetz DriveBeavercreek, OH 45434937-429-5230Senate Office: 614-466-3780

U.S. SenatorsSherrod Brown600 E.Superior AvenueSuite 2450Cleveland, OH 44144George V. Voinovich37 W. Broad Street, Room 300Columbus, OH 43215614-469-6774orSenate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510202-224-3121

U.S. RepresentativeDeborah Pryce500 S. Front Street, 11th FloorColumbus, OH 43215614-469-5614orHouse Office BuildingWashington DC 20515202-224-3121

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Public Notice...Property 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, and Satellite Dishes over 24" indiameter. Anyone failing to secure the necessary permit will be assessed a penaltyof 50% cost of the original permit. Section E-4 of the Choctaw Lake Building Code.

Care and Use of Your Grinder PumpThe Environmental One grinder pump is capable of accepting and pump-

ing a wide range of materials. Regulatory agencies advise that the followingitems should not be introduced into any sewer, either directly or through akitchen waste disposal unit:

Glass Diapers, socks, rags or clothMetal Plastic objects (toys, utensils, etc.)Seafood shells Sanitary napkins or tamponsGoldfish stone Kitty litter

In addition, you must never introduce into any sewer:Explosives Strong chemicalsFlammable material GasolineLubricating oil and/or grease

Periods of DisuseIf your home or building is left unoccupied for longer than a couple of

weeks, perform the following procedure:Purge the System. Run clean water into the unit until the pump activates.

Immediately turn off the water and allow the grinder pump to run until it shutsoff automatically.

Caution: Do not disconnect power to the unit.

Power FailureYour grinder pump cannot dispose of wastewater without electrical power.

If electrical power service is interrupted, keep water usage to a minimum.

Pump Failure AlarmYour Environment One grinder pump has been manufactured to produce an

alarm signal (120 volt) in the event of a high water level in the basin. Theinstaller must see that the alarm signal provided is connected to an audibleand/or visual alarm in such a manner as to provide adequate warning to the userthat service is required. During the interim prior to the arrival of an authorizedservice technician, water usage must be limited to the reserve capacity of thetank.

Building PermitsA. Scope of Permits:Building Permits shall be required for the construction or alteration of the followingitems as defined by Section 4 Express Standards of Construction: (a) Houses, (b)House Additions, (c) Garages & Outbuildings, (d) Sheds, (e) Boathouses, (f)Driveways, (g) Fences, (h) Decks, (i) Patios, (j) Docks, (k) Seawalls, (l) SwimmingPools, (m) Siding, (n) Patio Roof, porch roof, sun room, screened porch, (o) Roofing,(p) Other structural alterations not covered above. Other Structures shall be definedas anything with a footer and / or any mechanics applied to it.

(2) Building Permit fees and deposits will be paid according to thefollowing schedule:

(Amended Jan. 17 1996, Sept. 14,1998, July 8,2008)(a) House Additions up to 300 square feet .................................$1000 deposit ..........$150(b) House Additions 301 to 600 square feet ..............................$1000 deposit ..........$300(c) House Additions 601 to 1200 square feet .............................$1000 deposit ..........$500(d) New Homes and Additions over 1201 square feet ...............$1000 deposit ..........$750(e) Garages .................................................................................$1000 deposit ..........$300 (f) Boathouses ............................................................................$1000 deposit ..........$300(g) Patio Roof, porch roof, sun room, screened porch ..............$500 deposit ............$150(h) Driveways..................................................................................................................$50(i) Fences ........................................................................................................................$50(j) Decks .........................................................................................................................$50(k) Patios ........................................................................................................................$50(l) Docks .........................................................................................................................$50(m) Seawalls ..............................................................................$500 deposit ............$150(n) Swimming Pools .......................................................................................................$50(o) Siding.........................................................................................................................$25(p) Sheds .........................................................................................................................$50(q) Roofing ......................................................................................................................$25

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PLUMBING & HEATING INC.— Established 1948 —

252 E. First Street, London, OH852-5048 www.justcallmax.com 852-1155

HEATING• Heat Pumps• Air Conditioning

Systems• Furnaces

PLUMBING• Softeners• Pumps• Water Heaters• Disposals• Sump Pumps

American Standard

Watch our Sunday Services on Cable TVon Saturdays & Sundays at 9:00 p.m.

380 Keny Blvd, London, OH 43140740-852-1522 • www.stjohnslondon.org

Traditional Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m.Contemporary Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.Fellowship: 10:00-10:30 a.m.

~ ~ ~ ~ Come worship with us. ~ ~ ~ ~Pastor Steve Smithberger

St. John’s Lutheran Church

R E M I N D E RO U R S P E E D L I M I T

I S 2 5 M P H

Get all your plumbing work doneby a local licensed lake resident!

Jim Yates, Master Plumber PL #11111

740-852-4343

LandscapingAround YourGrinder Pump

If you are going to landscapearound your grinder pump, the gradearound the pump should be a mini-mum of 2” below the top of the lid and sloped away from the unit.

Additionally, please be sure the air vent opening is not obstructed. Pleasekeep in mind if your grinder pump needs to be serviced, there will be at least 2technicians on-site to work on the unit.

AIR VENT

CLASSIFIED ADSIT’S YOUR E-BAY OF LONDON, OHThe Cost Is $3.00 For The First 12 Words

And $.10 For Each Addt’l. WordTo place your classified ad, call 852-2593.

Refrigerator DisposalAny property owner desiring Rumpke to pick up the

appliance curbside must complete the following. Therefrigerant (freon) must be removed and the appliancetagged by a certified technician from a heating and cool-ing or appliance repair company. Unless this procedureis completed, the appliance will not be removed.

Mike Hexamer Lake Operations Manager

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You Can Put a Free Ad on the Young People’s PageThe Peace Pipe will print advertisements for services provided by

grade and high schoolers at no cost. Baby-sitting and cutting grass couldbring you some money, but will only bring you $$$s if someone knowsyou do it.

It pays to advertise. Just give your phone number, age, service youprovide, and anything else you want people to know, to the ChoctawOffice; we’ll do the rest. Remember, it doesn’t cost a thing but your time.

WOWPainting/Power Wash

Interior/Exterior

Residential/Commercial

Serving Central Ohio for 20 years.

Gary & Austin Bogenrife

NOTICE TO ALLSNOW BIRDS

The office would like to remind anyone leaving for the winter months thatyour forwarding address is needed in order for you to receive all mailings fromthe CLPOAoffice. Please fill out the following form and return it to the officebefore your departure.

Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________

Departure Date: _________________________________________________

Return Date: ____________________________________________________

Forwarding Address: _____________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Winter Phone Number: ___________________________________________

Emergency Contact: ______________________________________________

Emergency Contact Phone Number: _________________________________

For Thanksgiving,a turkey to color.

Enjoy.

Turkey Day Unscramble1. vegi _ _ _ _2. hnstak _ _ _ _ _ _3. ertkuy _ _ _ _ _ _4. fngtufis _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _5. upipmkn _ _ _ _ _ _ _6. oldahiy _ _ _ _ _ _ _7. saym _ _ _ _8. igisplrm _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _9. ninidas _ _ _ _ _ _ _10. rocn _ _ _ _11. afoermylrw _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _12. avsthre _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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THE MONTHLY CALENDAR

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Election Dayat the Lodge

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Seniors (A)12:00 noon

Booster Mtg. (CR)7:00 p.m.

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2008 CommitteesBoard Committees

Beautification...................................................John Foote & Connie FeliksLake, Drainage & Roads ...........................John Foote & Shannon HastingsPublic Relations & Publications ......................................Shannon Hastings Recreation............................................................Bill Laney & Dwain DorrHouse/Office.........................Bill Laney, Ruth Sowers & Eugene BrundigeLand/Facility Use........................................Robert McKinley & Tom BoydChoctaw Utilities........................................John Foote & Eugene BrundigeSewer............................................................................................Tom BoydLong-range Planning .....................................Robert McKinley, Tom Boyd,

Shannon Hastings & Dwain DorrSecurity ........................................................................................Bill Laney

Standing CommiteesNominating.........................................................John Buekers, Jim WeimerBallot Counting ...................................................................Chantal Weldon

Choctaw Lake Office2875 Oneida Drive, London, Ohio 43140

740-852-2593 • FAX: 740-852-2444E-mail: clpoa@rrohio.com • Web Site: www.lakechoctaw.com

Mike Hexamer ......................................................................................Lake OperationsCarla Dye ...............................................................................................Office ManagerJames Moran ................................................................................Utility SuperintendentDan Summers ...............................................................................................Patrol Chief

*** OFFICE HOURS ***Monday .......................................................10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • 12 noon-7:00 p.m.Tuesday thru Friday ....................................10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • 12 noon-4:00 p.m.

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

Choctaw Lake Board of Trustees2007-2008

Shannon Hastings (2009) President 845-1265

Tom Boyd (2010) Vice President 852-7730

Connie Feliks (2009) Treasurer 852-0060

Robert McKinley (2010) Secretary 852-5626

Bill Laney (2009) 852-2550

Ruth Sowers (2010)

John Foote (2011) 852-9534

Dwain Dorr (2011) 852-1525

Eugene Brundige (2011) 852-4042———————————————

Choctaw Utilities Company Board

Ken Ferguson President 852-1870

Ernie Sparks 852-1949

Tim Good 852-4198

Matt Dillon 852-2996

Andy Mauck 852-3133

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NOTICE: RATES FORTHE PEACE PIPEBusiness Card $20.001/4 page $40.001/2 page $80.00Full page $200.00ALLADS MUST BE PAID FOR

IN ADVANCE AND SUBMITTEDTO THE CHOCTAW OFFICE

The Peace Pipe goes to every property ownerat Choctaw Lake. That is 100% coverage.

CLASSIFIED AD RATES12 Words (or less) minimum charge $3.00

10 cents each additional word.

Ads accepted until Peace Pipepublished deadline.

Peace Pipe Deadlines

ISSUE

DECEMBERJANUARYFEBRUARY

ADS ANDARTICLES DUE

NOVEMBER 14DECEMBER 14JANUARY 14

ALLDATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

All articles not otherwise indicated to beauthored by an individual, should be understoodto have been published by the Board of Trustees.

Choctaw Lake is not liable for non-insertionof ads beyond the amount paid for the adver -tisement.

The Peace Pipe is printed by ProgressiveCommunication Corp., Mount Vernon, OH.

Typesetting, layout and graphic design areby Fran Datz, fdGraphics, 7510 Van WagenerRoad, London, OH 43140, 740-852-5753, (fax)740-852-5933, (e-mail) fbdatz@boydcom.com.

Call 740-852-2593 to arrange foryour Peace Pipe ad for December.

Thank you, advertisers, foradvertising in The Peace Pipe.

Next Issue Deadlineis November 14.

INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR WATERFLUORIDE 1.25 m/lSODIUM .25 m/lHARDNESS 370 m/l 28-30 grains

All the above are naturally occurring and nothing is added.James Moran, Utility Superintendent

R.N. SMITH,BROKER

AUCTIONEER

KENT SMITHLic. Appraiser/Realtor

614-203-9509

BOB KELLYRealtor

740-873-0457

MARY TAYLORRealtor

740-506-1699

TERESA POWELLRealtor

614-562-4955

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS REPRESENTING YOU!

GEOFF SMITHAuctioner/Realtor

740-852-0935

3161 Old Columbus Rd.London, OH 43140

25 Years SellingChoctaw Lake

Property!Let Us Sell Your Home!

R.N. (Bob) Smith740-852-1043

R N S M I T H1-740-852-1043

CLASSIFIED ADSThe Cost Is $3.00 For The First 12 Words And $.10 For Each Addt’l. Word.

To place your classified ad, call 852-2593.

CLUB PRESIDENTS

Booster.......................................................................Kim Yousey (852-5072)

Seniors ...................................................................Al Wilderman (852-4703)

Garden ...........................................................................Joe Wiese (852-1385)

Mindful Mothers.........................................................Twila Boyd (845-0074)

Tennis .........................................................................Sue Hackett (852-0437)

Ski Club .....................................................................Brian Walsh (845-1466)

Sudokupuzzle answerfrompage 10.

Deli Fresh Meats & CheesesDeli StyleCHIP CHOPPED HAM ..........

$249lb.

Deli StyleBOLOGNA ............................

$299lb.

Wilson’sHARD SALAMI......................

$499lb.

ButterballTURKEY BREAST ................

$599lb.

Mini Colby orCOLBY CHEESE ..................

$449lb.

Baby Swiss orSWISS CHEESE ...................

$449lb.

Deli FreshMOZZARELLA CHEESE.........

$379lb.

JANIE COX614-296-1938

AL WILDERMAN614-370-4573

RE/MAX TEAM ADVANTAGE740-845-1201 (Office)

3180 Old Columbus RoadLondon, OH 43140

740-852-1540STORE HOURS:

Mon.-Thurs. 5 AM-10PMFri. 5 AM - 11 PMSat. 7 AM - 11 PMSun. 7 AM - 10 PM

We Reserve the Right to Limit Quantities, Not Responsible For Typographical, Printing, or Pictorial Errors. While Supplies Last. No Rain Checks Issued for This Sale.

NOVEMBER 1st -NOVEMBER 30TH, 2008

NICKLESITALIAN PAN BREAD

20 oz.

RUGGLES PREMIUM ICE CREAM56. oz. - all flavors

Buy 1, Get 1

FREEALL BEER SOLDAT STATE MINIMUMS

WINTERINSIDE

STORAGEforBOATSRV’S

PONTOONSJET SKIS

CARSTRUCKS

CALL NOW TO RESERVEYOUR SPACE...

PATRICK CAMPBELL(614) 374-0572

FALL... WHAT ABEAUTIFUL TIME OF YEAR

AT CHOCTAW LAKE!!!! WE HAVE BEEN WORKING HARD TO SELL

YOUR HOMES. So far this year there have been 23 homes sold (listed with Columbus Board ofRealtors) AND WE HAVE HELPED SELL OVER 1/2 OF THOSE... 13 OUT OF 23!!!

GIVE US A CALL & PUT US TO WORK FOR YOU TOO. Check out our homes for sale at www.choctawlakehomes.com

CALL THE TEAM: JANIE, AL &RE/MAX Team Advantage

AND LET US CHANGE YOUR “FOR SALE” SIGN TO “SOLD” TOO!!!