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FEBRUARY 2001 Yes, we are live on the web. Visit us at www.l a k e c h o c t a w. c o m A Message from The Board

This space is traditionally reserved for the officials to make it clear that Madison strong message that we are serious about stopping CLPOA Board President to pass information on to County and Choctaw Lake do not want this this landfill. If you can not afford $100, then please you regarding Choctaw Lake. This month the head- landfill. consider what you can give and donate according- ing of “Message From the Board” would be more 3. “Host Community Concerns” — this ly. If you can afford more, $200, $500, or even appropriate. As many of you know, the natural means that currently Choctaw Lake does $1,000, then that is even better, and we urge you to resources of our Lake Community are being threat- not have a direct voice in opposition to the do so. All donations benefit the support and com- ened by the very real possibility of a landfill being landfill because we do not fit the definition mon interest of keeping our Lake and the commu- located just 2 miles from our properties. In of a “Host Community.” ACRE is attempt- nity clean and odor free. response to this threat, the Board would like to ing to include us in the host community. Funds collected would be refunded if not used. unite in a single voice of opposition to the landfill This will give us more credibility. We The refund would match the percentage of those and at the same time pass on information to every would then be able to express ourselves as funds not used. To ensure this process could take property owner that will allow you to add your the “Host Community.” place, please complete a donation card with every voice to that opposition. Additionally, but outside of ACRE’s area of donation to ACRE. Contributions are not tax Geological surveys are currently underway to activity; deductible. determine if the Hunter Farm is an appropriate site 4. Clark County is reviewing current zoning In addition to this support, the Board has and for a Landfill. These investigations are in the very as it pertains to landfills, and Pleasant will continue to help by allowing ACRE to use our early stages, and if we are going to defeat this, it Township has formed a zoning board to facilities to hold meetings. We have also provided must be now before Waste Management has invest- review their zoning regulations. space in the Peace Pipe for ACRE to keep Choctaw ed a large amount of money from which they will 5. Acre has asked Merle Grace Kearns to Lake residents informed. not walk away. There is an opposition group called petition the Governor to issue a moratori- We, your board, understand that this is a bad A.C.R.E. (Active Citizens for Responsible um for 12 months on new landfill activity time to be asking you to donate money. We have Environmentalism), which consists of both based on new scientific research at the our own concerns with the sewer, our roads, and Madison County and Clark County residents. Molly Caren agricultural center document- other projects that may be on our horizon. But we President of this organization is Kevin Pullin. ing the existence of fractures in the would like to express that THIS IS OUR CON- Kevin provided the following information for our bedrock. CERN. Choctaw Lake will bear 80% of the impact consideration: All of this activity, along with attorney fees, if a landfill is successfully placed on the currently There are five angles currently being worked to geological surveys, soil scientist fees, website proposed site. Please do not allow the money that defeat the landfill: maintenance, phone bills, postage, and signs are we have to invest in our sewer be in vain by allow- 1. Accountability — the EPA uses the infor- expected to cost roughly $100,000 in the next 3 to ing a landfill to contaminate our water, air, and mation provided to them by concerned par- 4 months. ACRE is sponsoring several fundraising property values. ties to help them determine if a specific site events in the near future, but they are relying on Please send donations to : is suitable for a landfill. ACRE wants to donations for the lion’s share of the money. Several A.C.R.E. provide their own independent reports business and individuals have donated to date, but P.O. Box 174 from geological and hydrological surveys only $5,000 has been raised. An ideal situation London, Ohio 43140 to the EPA to ensure that they get accurate would have every household contributing $100 to ACRE has a website where more information and reliable information. Thus, the Waste ACRE. A donation of $100 per home would truly can be obtained. It is www.saveacre.org or you can Management group will have a watchdog. lay a great foundation to this important financial call 740-845-1603. Please note that contributions 2. Close contact with local and state elected campaign for ACRE. This effort would send a very to ACRE are NOT tax deductible.

SOME SPECIALS THIS ISSUE INDEX Board Message...... page 1 Advertising Rates ...... page 23 Delinquent Assessments ...... page 11 Patrol Report...... page 17 School Levy ...... page 3 Board Meeting ...... page 2 Garden Club...... page 15 Seniors ...... page 8 Hospital Inspection ...... page 6 Booster Club ...... page 4 Jokes ...... page 20 Ski Club ...... page 4 Presidential Sayings ...... page12 Building Code...... page 15 Library News ...... page 21 Somerford ...... page 16 Landfill Update ...... page 14 Calendar...... page 22 Manager’s Report ...... page 3 Young People...... page 19 2 The Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, February 2001 CLPOA Board of Trustees Meeting • January 10, 2001 (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 Approved in this the Springfield News Sun and the Columbus (Presented by Sandra Ballard) Meeting: Dispatch have been printing articles about the pro- Sandra said the 2001 assessments have been * For the purposes of recording motions in the posed landfill. mailed and she reported that the office has already CLPOA Approved Motions Book, substantive motions Cihangir “Geon” Calis (lot 541) was also pres- received $14,000. refer to all motions that affect CLPOApolicy and specif - ent to discuss the proposed landfill. Geon said that Sandra reviewed the Profit & Loss for the pre- ically exclude motions to accept minutes, accept com - several signs are being made up and asked the vious year. Expenses are up $26,000. This is due in mittee reports, and adjourn meetings. Board if they would consider changing the sign rule part to Bad Debt, Depreciation, and Boat Patrol John Cimino re-introduced Motion M00-020 to allow these signs within Choctaw. Mike Hansgen Wages. Income was down $92,000 due to Silt from the November Board meeting. said that it would be considered under new busi- Assessments in 1999. Sandra said she is projecting Motion M00-020 - All costs expended by ness. a $48,000 positive income for 2000. CLPOA to settle any property set-back dis- Sandra reported there are 10 collection putes are to be reimbursed by the property Minutes: accounts being handled by the attorneys. This owner for said property. Steve Blake made a correction to the amount is $21,458 and represents 85% of the out- Mike Hansgen called for a vote on this motion. November meeting minutes. The minutes erro- standing balance. She said we are doing all we The motion passed. neously stated that Sandra Ballard made the motion legally can. Bill Laney made motion M00-021 to reappoint to adjourn and also seconded that motion. Sandra Sandra said that John & Carla are working on Ernie Sparks for a 5-year term on the Water Board. Ballard made a motion to accept the amended the budget for next year. She expects to have it in Motion M00-021. November minutes. Terry LaPrise seconded the complete form by the next meeting. Sandra Ballard seconded the motion. Mike motion. The motion carried. She reported a clarification of $70,000 credit in Hansgen said the motion will be tabled until the the cash flow of the original 10-year plan. She February Board meeting. Patrol Report: spoke to Dennis Wiser and was able to determine (Presented by John Rafferty) this amount was anticipated from the sale of equip- Board of Trustees Meeting Patrol Chief John Rafferty reported on an ment, which would have been purchased if we had attempted burglary at Fitzy’s. He also reported on a panned the lake rather than dredged it. Call to Order: firearm discharge necessary for a deer, which was Sandra reported that the Audit committee is The Board of Trustees meeting convened at caught in a fence. actively working on the audit. 7:00 p.m. Chief Rafferty said a new policy for logging A roll call was taken as follows: Steve Blake - phone calls has reduced phone usage. Maintenance Report: Present; Mike Hansgen - Present; Sandra Ballard - Sandra asked how effective it would be to use (Presented by John Cimino) Present ;Jim Zawodny - Present; Terry LaPrise - the east guardhouse. John Cimino responded that John Cimino reported that WOW cleaned the Present ;Brian Throckmorton - Present; Gregg he would like the patrol to alternate between the spillway for inspection purposes on the dam. He O’Neill - Late, Excused; Bill Laney - Present; Jim guardhouses when taking breaks. John explained said we might have to perform any early lake draw Shade - Present that a natural gas line is currently run to the east down this year in order to replace the discharge John Cimino (CLPOA Lake Manager), John guardhouse however a heater would need to be pipe. Rafferty (CLPOA patrol chief), Brad Couch, Suzy installed. John said that some of the docks did not get Bennett, Cihangir Calis, and Bill Woodall were also There were 7 reports filed with the Madison pulled out before the ice formed. He reported on present. County Sheriff’s Department in December. There this season’s snow removal. He said we have were 6 state citations issued, 46 dispatches, 20 traf- expended 104 man-hours, used 108 tons of salt, and Property Owner’s Time: fic stops, and 14 warnings. driven 1,001 miles. Brad Couch (lot 987) was present to announce Chief Rafferty presented an annual activity John reported that O’Donley Dredging has the next public meeting for the proposed landfill report for the Choctaw Patrol. There were 81 removed all of its equipment from the lake. He said near Choctaw Lake, which will be held on Tuesday, reports filed with Madison County Sheriff’s final payment has been made to them. January 23. Mr. Couch informed the Board that Department, 99 state citations (55 were for speed- bedrock issues are to be discussed at this meeting. ing), 438 dispatches, 283 traffic stops, and 369 Committee Reports: He distributed a “common sense” flyer prepared by assists. Mike Hansgen suggested that a job description A.C.R.E. (Active Citizens for Responsible Jim Zawodny asked about the reduced revenue be developed for each committee. These may be Environmentalism) containing facts about the from tickets & citations. John Cimino & Sandra helpful to new Board members for appointment on effects of landfills. Mr. Couch said that protecting Ballard said there were fewer lake citations issued committees. Bill Laney suggested that these could Choctaw’s water well fields is the most important this year. This was partly due to decreased lake traf- be distributed with the candidate package & ques- issue at this point in time. Sandra Ballard informed fic this summer while the dredging was completed. tionnaire. the Board that Choctaw wells and springs are on the The Board discussed the difference between Lake, Drainage, & Roads – Steve Blake report- balance sheet of the utility company. Mike Hansgen part-time employment and casual employment. ed on a drainage issue he investigated during the asked if the fish hatcheries would be affected. Mr. Chief Rafferty stated that each Deputy must work last rain. He said that there is no problem. The Couch explained that the fish hatchery wells are or donate at least 24 hours per month to maintain water was flowing in a normal fashion and there very shallow at 45 feet. He said that the hatchery employment as a part-time deputy. were no signs of flooding. He said this issue could would not be affected until the city of London is Bill Laney asked about the policy concerning be closed. affected. Mr. Couch explained that core samples the new Tri-County jail in Mechanicsburg. Chief Beautification – Nothing to report this meeting. must be made and submitted with the application Rafferty said that persons placed under arrest are Sewer – Bill Laney said that the Sewer District for the landfill. He said that a motion has been filed transported to the Madison County Sheriff’s office. #2 Board is meeting on a regular basis. Bill said the for these samples to be made available to A.C.R.E. Any transport to the Tri-County jail takes place property owner is willing to sell his land for the for examination by a scientific firm. Mr. Couch from there. Bill mentioned that our Deputies would location of the treatment plant. He said the transac- explained how the three aquifers and the areas they need re-certified on the AED. tion has not yet completed. Bill said that there has travel through might be affected by the proposed Jim Zawodny asked about the Christmas Toy been considerable discussion on how to handle landfill. Drive. Chief Rafferty reported that the Christmas future tap-in fees. Bill said that every property Suzy Bennett (lot 538) was also present to dis- Toy Drive went very well. He said half of the trail- owner will be personally contacted by the engi- cuss the proposed landfill. She asked if any of the er was full of toys and that most of them were new neering firm to determine how the system will be area TV stations or newspapers have been contact- toys. The Board thanked Jerry Alcott for donating installed on his property. These visits may begin as ed about covering this story. Mr. Couch said that the trailer. Channel 10 has agreed to come out. He added that Office Report: See Minutes continued on page 7 February 2001, Choctaw Lake, The Peace Pipe 3 London Approved For 46% State Manager’s Report

Match On School Levy by John A. Cimino By Ernest Boyd, Chair of Citizens for Schools On January 9, 2001 the Audit dure that we will follow for every London Schools have been approved by the Ohio School Facilities Committee started the 1999 audit. January issue of The Peace Pipe for Commission to receive 46 cents for every $1 we raise by passing the 9.2 mill This is scheduled to be completed by all of our winter snowbirds. We apol- school levy in February. The commission toured our schools, and determined February 10, 2001 and a report of ogize for any inconvenience that this that the schools are in immediate need for replacement and repair. They noted their findings will be given at the has caused. the water system problems at Deer Creek and Somerford, the asbestos situa- February Board Of Trustees meeting. I would like to thank our tion, the fire hazards, and many other problems. The result, under a new law We have had some complaints Maintenance people for the fine job passed last summer, is that London is eligible to receive a 46% state match of from our snowbirds in Florida that they are doing on our roads this win- the money we raise through passing the levy February 6th. The money is they have not received their January ter. Before you know it spring will be scheduled to be paid in 2009, but could come sooner. However, if we fail to Peace Pipe. They were mailed the here. So if you have any new build- pass the levy within a two year window, the match money will be allocated to week before the Ballots and the ing or remodeling projects sched- another school district. Assessments (Peace Pipe was mailed uled, please call me if you are not There will be a special election held Tuesday, February 6th to vote on one December 29th). Unfortunately our sure if you need a CLPOA Building London school tax issue. The issue is to pass a 9.2 mill levy to build a new ele- friends in Florida received every- Permit. Chuck Plantz (Our CLPOA mentary school, fix the asbestos problem in the middle school, and expand and thing else and not The Peace Pipe. Building Inspector) and I have renovate the high school. The levy is smaller than the August and November Upon checking with the post office noticed that some Property Owners levy, which was 9.6 mills. The great news for London is the 46% matching we were informed that if The Peace have added a parking extension on to funds, which we did not have in the last two elections. The cost of the build- Pipe had the Property Owners out of their driveway using gravel. Our ings goes up every year, so passing the levy in February will give us the best state mailing address (which they Building Codes state that any drive- chance to get the project started at a lower cost than if we pass it later. did) it should only take 10 to 15 days way add-ons must be of the same I have had many conversations with many of you during the past 3 cam- for them to receive their copy of The material or better. As I stated earlier, paigns that I have chaired. This summer, many people expressed displeasure that the building issue was combined with the operating issue. This election is Peace Pipe. if you have any question pertaining a response to that problem This vote is only on the construction levy. And, The office has mailed our Florida to our By-Laws please call me. again, the state match of 46% makes this vote even more important. We know people new copies via first class that over 1000 new homes are scheduled to be built on Lafayette Street in the mail. This will be the standard proce- Thank you next few years, and this vote will give us enough space to meet the needs of the children coming into the district. We have no more room in the primary or www.lakechoctaw.com elementary buildings. The fire marshal has ordered the children out of the halls Go visit the site, enjoy the information and please share your feedback on and some of the basement rooms at London Elementary, and ordered the how we can make it a more outstanding site for your needs. removal of most materials from the walls. The school is now looking for a place to put these children that will be near the current school building. It is never fun to ask your neighbors to vote for a tax. Personally, I want the state to fund a much greater share of the education burden. However, our kids deserve the right to go to school without being injured by the facility. KING THOMPSON/WALLS & BENNETT Asbestos, molds, fire hazards… all these will be solved with the passage of the levy. REALTY I would like to thank the dozens of volunteers who are helping to get information out here at the lake. In talking with many of you over the summer and presents... in the fall campaign, people wanted more information. We cannot go door-to- door here at the lake, so please be patient with those neighbors who may be their calling you to see if you have any questions. Please feel free to call the School Board office at 852-5700 if you would like further information. The election COMPLETE will be held Tuesday, February 6th. Thanks for voting. Choctaw Office Staff. Connie Stuber Theresa Bayer Bridge in a Nutshell Realtor Realtor With 13 or more points, I’m require to speak; Choctaw Lake Resident Choctaw Lake Specialist Home: (740) 852-7751 Buyer’s Agent and mention a suit that is not very weak Pager: (614) 201-7855 Home: (740) 852-2624 With 5 card or longer, I need not be cute; Pa g e r / Vo i c e : (614) 241-6581 I merely will open with one of that suit. But with a four card major, an — there’s the rub; I know I must open, so I’ll say one Club. (or one Diamond) With 16-18, one No Trump will do; And with 21 or more, I’ll open with two. When the opponents have opened, my back’s to the wall; Terri Thomas I have good points and length, so I must overcall. Realtor Choctaw Lake Resident My partner has opened, and I’m in a fix; Home: (740) 852-1161 Because I must pass with less than six. But if my count is six points to ten; I must respond once, but need not again. Any questions? Call… Now 11-12 points is pretty nice; 740-852-3333 or AN INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND I plan to respond, not once, but twice. OPERATED AFFILIATE OFKING THOMPSON REALTORS 1-800-640-2189 With 13 or more points, I would be to blame; If I let the bid end before we reach game. 4 The Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, February 2001 Booster Club CALENDAR OF EVENTS Date Event Chairperson(s) News Feb. 1 Booster Club Meeting All welcome Feb. 18 Family Game Day & Skating Twila Boyd Choctaw Lake Booster Club Mar. 1 Booster Club Meeting All welcome NEXT MEETING... Mar. 23 Craft Bazaar set-up (6:30 p.m.) All welcome Booster Club — Thursday, February 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Mar. 24 Spring Craft Bazaar Chantal Weldon/Lisa Merkle Room. Everyone is welcome. If anyone is interested in helping the Booster Apr. 5 Booster Club Meeting All welcome Club, contact Chantal Weldon at 852-2082. Apr. 7 Easter Egg Hunt Christi Frea/Chantal Weldon May 3 Booster Club Meeting All welcome May 5 Community Garage Sale needed 2001 BOOSTER CLUB OFFICERS June 7 Booster Club Meeting All welcome President...... Chantal Weldon (852-2082) July 3 Lakefront luminaries for fireworks Ted & Angie Straub 1st Vice President ...... Lisa Merkle (845-0811) July 4 Fishing Tourney/Sailboat Race Mike Hansgen/Gary Feliks 2nd Vice President ...... Christi Frea (852-5494) July 5 Booster Club Meeting* All welcome Aug. 2 Booster Club Meeting* All welcome Treasurer ...... Mary Zawodny (852-5900) Sept. 2 Set-up for Pancake Breakfast All welcome Secretary...... Twila Boyd (845-0074) Sept. 3 Pancake Breakfast Christi & Mary Frea Sept. 6 Booster Club Meeting All welcome Booster Club Game Day Oct. 4 Booster Club Meeting All welcome Oct. 28 Fall Festival set-up (noon) All welcome Was a Great Success Oct. 28 Fall Festival/Costume Parade All welcome Nov. 9 Craft Bazaar set-up (6:30 p.m.) All welcome It was a rainy cold Sunday afternoon, but the fifty people who made their Nov. 10 Fall Craft Bazaar needed way to the lodge had a great time doing the Limbo, Hokey Pokey, and playing Dec. 2 Set-up for Community Dinner All welcome (1:00 p.m.) games. There were folks of all ages. Children from 18 months to adults in their Dec. 2 Community Christmas Dinner needed 50’s. They all came together to share a fun afternoon and visit with their friends. Some played checkers, some played badminton, while others enjoyed Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve needed the putting green. One 3-year-old brought his remote control toy. But, the high- *Tentative Booster Club meetings and events. Please call an officer first! light of the day was the skating. I never knew you could do the Limbo on We will be needing some chairpersons for events in the future. Please feel free to join skates, but the talented youth of Choctaw Lake were still going under the in the fun of organizing and participating in some of these events. If you have any sug- Limbo rope at 2 feet. gestions about the above or any ideas on new events, please call Booster President Our next skating party and game day will be Sunday, February 18th, from Chantal Weldon at 852-2082. We are always open to new ideas. 2-4 pm. Popcorn is free but bring the quarters for pop because you will get thirsty. Hope to see all of you there and bring a game to share. Thank you to everyone who showed up in January. Please bring a friend in February. Booster Club Notes: The first Booster Club meeting of 2001 was a productive one with all officers present and a very welcome member, Sandi Couch. Thanks for your input Sandi! As you can see on the Calendar of Events, we added Booster Club meetings right along with other events. Please feel free to attend. We also added a new event. (Your meeting attendees have been brainstorming and gathering ideas from other members)! The NEW event we discussed is the July 3rd luminary display with all residents participating—not just lake front properties. Since many residents invite friends and family here for the fireworks and 4th of July events, we thought having luminaries set out at dusk would be an enchanting touch. Ted and Angie Straub will have a luminary kit pick up date as well as prices featured in future Peace Pipe articles. The next event we discussed was the Halloween Party. This will be a family event this year with traditional ghoulish activities, such as bobbing for apples, a Halloween parade of costumes with prizes, and pickled human fin- gers and toes for eats . . . . just kidding! This event will be on Sunday afternoon, October 28 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. This is just a preliminary plan, there- fore we welcome any new ideas. Entertainment Books still available Get ’em while they last Entertainment books for Dayton or Columbus will still be available for purchase until the end of February. Discounts and coupons run from November 1, 2000 - October 31, 2001. These can be purchased at the Lake Office, or by calling Christi Frea, 852-5494. It is not too late to save $$ at your favorite restaurant as well as support the Booster Club. February 2001, Choctaw Lake, The Peace Pipe 5 Successful Fall Craft Bazaar sets Booster Club stage for Spring Bazaar Purchases new The Fall Craft Bazaar was very successful with Carol Laney and her sis- ter, Linda McCarty in the “driver’s seat” overseeing every minute detail. refrigerator Thank you Carol and Linda for your untiring devotion to this project. Not only do we have devoted people to chair events, we are very fortunate for Lodge to have so many gifted and talented artists and crafters living right here at Choctaw Lake. Some of those include Judy Dillon Smith who discovered her Kitchen: beautiful talent later in her life. Judy’s favorite medium is water colors, but does oil paintings and sketches with equal skill. House portraits are her spe- Your Booster Club proceeds cialty of which she offers at very reasonable rates. Another artist is Boni are being used wisely and as Stewart who is a professional faux painter. Whether you wish to have butter- previously mentioned, we flies painted in a little girl’s room or an outdoor mural on your living room wall wished to purchase a new refrig- or a “linen look” in your patio, Boni can provide her services at reasonable e r a t o r. Our very own Lake rates as well. One can also see our very own Bob Cordes (a snowbird in Florida Manager, John Cimino did his now), lovingly selling his wife’s fabric baby books and quilts with a baby or homework and found a wonder- toddler theme. There’s also candles, wood working in all types of wood grains ful new commercial refrigerator as well as artfully embellished sweatshirts. Creative Memories Scrap booking for the lodge kitchen at a very is represented by Janine Killian and delightful shelf and wall decor items can reasonable price. Storing and be found at Debbie Jones’ booth. Not only are the vendors talented but many serving food for events in the were generous in donating items for raffles that were held throughout the day. lodge will now be much more There was also an impressive $175.00 “50/50” drawing at the bazaar’s enjoyable. Kudos to John for his conclusion. So if you missed the Fall Craft Bazaar, you have a chance to win hard work! something special at the Spring Craft Bazaar. So if you are looking for Easter items, spring wreaths, sweatshirts, or just some fresh baked goods, bring your family and friends to the 2001 Spectacular Spring Craft Bazaar!! There will be at least 2001 reasons to support your com- WE TIP OUR HATS OFF TO: munity and you can benefit too! Jenny Rice — for her wonderful job planning a successful and fun 2001 Graduating Seniors New Years Eve Party. Elaine Nutt — for her exciting and memorable Halloween Party Be watching for a scholarship form in The Peace Pipe in the ensuing months. Remember, we are looking for students who provide lots of commu- Thanks ladies for chairing these two events! nity service to Choctaw Lake as well as academic achievement, leadership qualities, and involvement in other organizations. Good luck to all. F A L L C R March 24, 2001 A Pictured left to right: Sandi Couch, Mary Zawodny, and Mary Frea pose with F a raffle donation. See more bazaar pictures on page 10. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. T KITCHEN OPEN BY CHOCTAW LAKE SKI CLUB B BAKE SALE AT BOOSTER CLUB TABLE A — SPACES AVAILABLE — Z A For additional information, A contact Chantal Weldon at 852-2082. R Bob Cordes, sometimes Peace Pipe editor, sometimes salesman, poses with his wife’s sewing projects. 6 The Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, February 2001

Last of a three-part series

Hospital Inspected by “Joint Commission” Madison County New Federal program for out-patients Hospital by Bob Cordes “Fifty years ago, hospitals had their individual ways of operating and there was no common standard among them. That prompted the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, the American Nursing Association, and the American Hospital Association to put a voluntary organization together with the aim of developing standards. Now, we have two vol- umes of standards that include delineating doctor privileges, education of phar- macists and technicians, patient’s rights, refrigerator temperatures, fire exits, and so forth.” Madison County Hospital’s CEO Stu Williams was explaining the background leading up to the recent Joint Commission inspection at the hospital. “When Medicare and Medicaid came along years later, the government debated setting hospital standards, but saw hospitals had a good system in place. So, they decided our standards were good, — if we continued to maintain them. The government also said they would not approve Medicare or patients coming to hospitals which did not meet the Joint Commission standards.” The “Joint Commission” is technically the Joint Commission on Photo shows one of the newly-renovated and re-decorated rooms. Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Williams explained, in a Nov. 6, 2000 interview, that a doctor and nurse provide it in a timely fashion. were at MCH for four days reviewing facilities, contracts, medical records, “The hospital will give the patient the care they need, and if that means the policies, and procedures. hospital will not be reimbursed, then we will just have to be creative and find “This example will show you the extent of their detail. A doctor will call other ways to finance that care. We don’t deny service to the patient and we in an order to a nurse to give medication to a patient. The nurse writes down don’t send them home if they are not ready to go home.” the order and the doctor must sign that order within 24 hours to authenticate The hospital provides approximately $150,000 of non-reimbursed care the order. JCAHO also wants physicians to record the date and time as a veri- annually. fication that it was done within 24 hours. That is the kind of detail they do.” Flax said federal programs and insurance companies are responsible to “We did well in the inspections. The Commission team did one for home some degree for a declining in-patient load. In-patient load is currently pro- health care and one for the hospital. The inspectors went offsite too; they went jected at about 1,600 in-patients per year. Out-patient visits are estimated at to doctor’s offices and with a nurse to several home health patients.” Madison 26,350 per year. Emergency Room visits are rising and amount to about 10,000 County Hospital (MCH) received a preliminary score of 90 out of a possible per year. 100. The dollar cap on reimbursement creates another challenge in health care. The CEO concluded comments about the JCAHO inspection, “And a Flax points out, “That is one of the reasons fundraising is so important. For month ago, they sent a team of two here to inspect the lab for 2 or 3 days. The example, hospice patients rarely have enough reimbursement to cover their Lab received a final score of 91. So, we are very pleased with the scores we care, so the hospital provides that care, service, equipment, and medication. were given which translate into the quality of service here.” We count greatly on charitable contributions to help us fund hospice care. Our * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * annual Hospice Holidays is a fun event and helps to make up the dollar deficit MCH has approximately 370 people on the payroll, according to Mona needed to provide care for the terminally ill.” Flax, Director of Development and Public Relations, “but that includes full- MCH has other sources of fundraising. The MCH Foundation accepts time, part-time, and casual. Obviously, in this kind of a facility, we have many financial donations of cash, stocks, bonds, and real estate. Tax savings are pos- part-time and casual people; they are critical to our organization.” sible through the donation. She explained, “Casual employees work flexible schedules dependent on The Foundation’s County Classic Golf Outing was a success again last our patient census. They include nurses, respiratory therapists, x-ray techni- year. Proceeds from the sold-out event were used to support the renovation cians, radiologists; it could be any position. They are really ‘on-call’ employ- project at the hospital. Flax is a contact person for Foundation donations and ees. We have a lot of nurses who want to keep their license but want to work all of the hospital’s special events. less hours. Volunteers play a big part in keeping costs down and raising funds for spe- “Hospitals, probably more than any other organization in the country, real- cial projects and equipment. Volunteers directly aid fellow residents in pro- ly count on part-time and casual people because we are a 24-hour day, 7-day a grams such as “meals-on-wheels.” week operation. We have to have people around the clock. Casual employees Madison County Hospital is 6 miles from Choctaw Lake. A hospital pub- are invaluable because our patient load fluctuates.” lication states 107 physicians provide care at the 102 bed hospital. The hospi- Flax disclosed a new control affecting all out-patients, but first explained tal’s board is elected by the 450 MCH Corporation members who meet each DRG. “DRG is ‘Diagnostic Related Groupings’for in-patient care. In the past, Fall. You can become a corporate member for $10. the federal government took an extensive list of diagnoses and then assigned a The hospital’s increased capabilities, physical improvements, and associa- patient’s length of stay and the reimbursement to the hospital for those diag- tion with Mt. Carmel and OSU’s hospitals, warrant a second look from those noses. Whether the patient actually stayed that long or longer to become who would discount it because of being in the small town of London. healthy made no difference. The government determined a fixed amount of reimbursement based upon the original diagnosis. It could mean that patients are here for an unexpected extended stay and we receive no reimbursement for February Dates to Remember the extra stay. “Now, we have APCs. They are the equivalent of DRGs, but apply to out- Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. patient care. So, we have the same sort of scenario. We are reimbursed according to the diagnosis. It really doesn’t matter how much we spend to treat the George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. patient effectively, we are reimbursed a set amount. It has created a challenge for us. Never the less, our goal remains the same: to give good quality care and We observe President’s Day on February 19th. February 2001, Choctaw Lake, The Peace Pipe 7

The Board decided to enforce the rule as written and without exemptions. Minutes continued from page 2 Citations will be issued for future violations. early as this summer. There will be sufficient notice before this process begins. Bill said the County would be handling the easements, not the engineering firm. New Business: Public Relations – Jim Zawodny announced that beginning February 1, the John Cimino asked if we are willing to allow A.C.R.E. use of our facili- website would be on-line and available. The address will be www.l a k e - ties. The Board agreed to open our facilities to this group. ch o c t a w .com and comments are welcome. Digital pictures are being sought to The Board decided to allow landfill signs to be placed in house windows place on the website. and against houses. Signs cannot be placed in yards. Mike Hansgen will pre- Publications – Jim Zawodny distributed a 6-month schedule for The Peace pare a letter stating that the Board fully supports the efforts of A.C.R.E. in their Pipe deadline and publication dates. fight against the proposed landfill. His letter will be published in The Peace Recreation – John Cimino said that Bingo is on schedule to begin in Pipe. February and it will be held on Tuesday evenings. John Cimino said that we are making no statements about the safety of the Land & Facility Use – Nothing to report this meeting. ice on the lake. The Association will assume no responsibility. House & Office – John Cimino brought up that very few property owners Sandra Ballard spoke about comments from Board candidates concerning are conducting business at the office during Wednesday night hours. He rec- the sale of Association owned lots. She thinks this is a very good idea. She ommends that we close the office at 4:00 PM on Wednesdays. The Board thinks that adjacent owners should be approached and given first chance to agreed to this on a trial basis. purchase these lots. She reminded the Board that any funds generated from the sale of Association owned lots must go into restricted funds. Old Business: Sandra Ballard spoke about conflict of interest. She said there is a policy John Cimino re-introduced Motion M00-020 from the November Board which was adopted February 16, 1984. She said this policy does not specifi- meeting. cally state that employees and members of other boards can be seated on the Motion M00-020 - All costs expended by CLPOA to settle any property CLPOA Board. She asked the Board to read the policy and consider any rele- set-back disputes are to be reimbursed by the property owner for said vant changes. She spoke to our attorney Don Gregory and he said that any property. change would likely require a Constitutional change. Mike Hansgen called for a vote on this motion. The motion passed. Bill Laney reported on the recent Water Board meeting. He said that Mr. John Cimino re-introduced the enforcement of the rules regarding com- Langley’s situation was resolved. Bill said the copper corrosion action plan, mercial vehicles. The Board reviewed rule 13G in the rules and regulations. which uses a phosphate solution, is being prepared. Bill reported that the new 13G. Commercial Vehicles: tower is fully paid for. He said the small tower is due to be serviced and this No motor vehicle having a gross weight in excess of 10,000 pounds includes painting. The initial quote was for $29,000. Money has been set back. shall be brought onto Choctaw Lake roads, except for the purpose of He said the #1 well is due to be serviced per the 8-year schedule. Funds have actually making a delivery to or a pick-up from a property owner. T h e been earmarked for improvements for water main lines. Bill said that the 5- Driver of any such vehicle shall have in his possession a written docu- year Water Board position currently held by Ernie Sparks is now up. ment indicating that a delivery is to be made at that date and time. A f t e r Bill Laney made motion M00-021 to reappoint Ernie Sparks for a 5-year making the delivery (but in no event not more than six (6) hours after term on the Water Board. first entering Choctaw Lake), such commercial vehicles must leave Motion M00-021 - Reappoint Ernie Sparks for a 5-year term on the Water Choctaw Lake. Board. Sandra Ballard seconded the motion. The Board discussed how the Water Board members are appointed. Mike Hansgen said the motion will be tabled until the February Board meeting. Jim Shade made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:56 PM. Steve Blake FREE ESTIMATES seconded the motion. The motion carried. LONDON BASED — Minutes by Craig Smith ENVIRONMENTAL THOUGHTS ETHEREAL BEAUTY Noxious fumes will destroy it! VEGETATION LUSH-ANIMAL LIFE PROLIFIC, Irresponsible society apathetic to nature’s cry for help will kill it! RAIN FORESTS THICK AND LIFE SUSTAINING, BULLSEYE GUTTER Obnoxious greed is destroying them! NATURAL SWEET WATER SUPPLY, SERVICES Men pollute with more and more poisons! Eternal Sovereignty is watching for Man was to be Earth’s caretaker No one wants to listen to the screaming earth! Tell the story of extinction again and again before CONTINUOUS GUTTER SERVICE there REMOVAL & INSTALLATION is nothing to tell and SCOTT BIRD no one to tell it! 7 4 0 . 8 4 5 . 2 9 1 5 — Dawn Lowe • 1992 8 The Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, February 2001 SENIORS London Karate News (Choctaw Lake) On January 24, 2001, the following students received a belt promotion: January 4th, the Seniors held their first 2001 meeting at the Arrowhead. Carl Morrison - 5th Kyu purple and received his one-year pin. Eighteen members were present. Ruth Ludeen lead our prayers before enjoy- Brent Littleton - 8th Kyu blue ing a delicious potluck dinner. Mike Thornhill - 9th Kyu yellow Mary Jane held the first part of the meeting following prayer and Pledge Brandon Sapp - 9th Kyu yellow of Allegiance. There were several old business items to be discussed prior to Joshua Sapp - 9th Kyu yellow giving the gavel to Jesse Hess, our new president. Special congratulations to Grant Littleton who has received his first- The minutes and treasurer’s reports were accepted. Judy O’Neill was degree black belt. voted to be an honorary member. In the past she has held many offices in our club, and now resides in Springfield. Larry Kirkpatrick’s name has now been placed on the deceased members plaque in the office. Bud Voit gave information on the electric energy choices. He has been appointed to obtain a speaker and gather more details on the subject. Lois and George Farler reported on a trip to Pennsylvania to see “Miracle of Christmas.” We discussed a group trip to their plays. Anyone interested in joining our group, please call 852-0694 or 852-9356. If you wish to attend our meetings, we meet on the first Thursday of each month at 12:00 or 12:30 p.m. Our potluck starts at 12:30 and you are very welcome. We would enjoy meeting you and having your company.

Respectfully submitted, Mary Jane Cronenwett, Secretary

The Children’s Play Group will be every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Arrowhead. Bring a blanket to sit on and a few toys for the children to play with. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SICK CHILDREN. Any questions, call Mary Zawodny at 852-5900 or Carey Belfie at 852-2692. www.lakechoctaw.com R.N. SMITH REALTY Thinking of Listing This Yea r ? NO W is the time to get your FR E E Market An a l y s i s ! Just give me a call!! Let me give you the benefit of my EXPERIENCE DEDICA&TION to get you the results you need. JANIE COX REALTOR/MANAGER 740-852-1511 (SOLD) Put me to work for you! Call… S M I T H R NR E A LT Y 852-1043 or 852-1511 February 2001, Choctaw Lake, The Peace Pipe 9 White House Facts ODNR Safe Rooms ...... 132 Bathrooms ...... 32 Doors ...... 412 Boating Course Windows ...... 147 Fireplaces ...... 28 Choctaw Lake Lodge Staircases ...... 7 Floors ...... 6 Elevators ...... 3 Visitors Daily ...... 6,000 Visitors Annually ...... 1 Million Staff ...... 89

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smith RNRea l t y February 2001, Choctaw Lake, The Peace Pipe 11 Revised Delinquencies & Lien Procedures 1. All past due accounts will be billed monthly on the 1st of the month and DELINQUENT DUES AND ASSESSMENTS the interest will be assessed on the 1st of the month at an interest rate of 1% per month. NAME LOT # ADDRESS AMOUNT 2. Publish in the Peace Pipe delinquencies 60 days past due of $250.00 or more in descending dollar order at the discretion of the staff. Oty, William 501 1360 W Choctaw Dr $6,260.11 (Lien)/Atty 3. An administrative charge of $75.00 is to be charged to file a lien or to re- file a lien. Kirkpatrick, Jennifer 848 2405 Cherokee Dr $5,690.69 (Lien)/Atty 4. Liens will be filed for amounts of $200.00 or more if the house is for sale, or if there is to be a sheriff’s sale, or other legal action against the Drury, Ernest & Nancy 95 1403 Itawamba Tr $2,169.37 (Lien)/Atty property or property owner. 5. A Lien letter will be sent when the amount owed is equal to assessments Gerhardt, Gary & Janine 433 1360 Chickasaw Dr $2,156.45 (Lien)/Atty + 10% penalty. The property owner has 10 days to respond. A signed contract will be required for payment arrangements. If payment arrange- Stroble, John & Cheryl 995 2576 Karok Dr $1,372.23 (Lien)/Atty ments with the CLPOA office are not kept, the account will be turned over to a collection agency/attorney without any further communication from the office. Dingus, James & Helen 693 2040 Huron Dr $ 985.57 (Lien)/Atty 6. File lien when amount owed is equal to assessments + 10% penalty and the property owner has not responded to lien letter. Schrader, Brian 514-515 1540 W. Choctaw Dr $ 956.93 (Lien)/Paying 7. Liens will be re-filed at least once a year when the account balance has increased significantly. Baldwin, John & Angela 1062-1063.4 2656 W Choctaw Dr $ 920.02 (Lien) 8. Liens will be released 14 days after personal check has been received. 9. Past due accounts can be referred to a collection agency/attorney if the Wilson, Sharon 357 1101 Chickasaw Dr $ 784.89 (Lien)/Atty past due amounts exceeds one year’s assessments. Accounts turned over to an attorney will be charged an additional 1/3 of the amount turned Smyers, Susan 153 2375 San Chez Trl $ 684.55 (Lien)/Atty over for collection + court costs. Once the account has been turned over, the CLPOA o ffice will not handle resolutions of these accounts. Colvin, Mark & Rhonda 486 1152 W. Choctaw Dr. $ 617.18 (Lien)/Atty Payment arrangements must be made with the collection agency/attorney. Cogdill, Harry & Diana 87 1387 Itawamba Trl $ 520.81 (Lien)/Paying 10. When the past due amount reaches a balance of $2000.00 the CLPOA has the option to begin foreclosure proceedings. A notice of intent will Shaw, Teresa 797 1920 Chickasaw Dr. ______$ 388.58 (Lien)/Paying be sent to the Property Owner by registered mail. 11. If there is no response the account will be referred to an attorney for fore- TOTAL $23,507.27 closure. Revised 1/00 per CLPOA

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John Gifford 12 The Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, February 2001 DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER by Bob Cordes was to be the site of the Eisenhower Center. Ike designed the Place of Meditation. He, Mrs. Eisenhower, and their first-born son who died at Dwight D. Eisenhower was the five-star gener- age 3, are buried there. al who led military efforts to end WWII in Europe. These excerpts from three of Ike’s speeches are He served as President of the United States from carved into the stone alongside their final resting 1953 to 1961. place inside the chapel. On the grounds of the Eisenhower Center in Abilene, Kansas are his family home, a museum, “The real fire within the builders of America l i b r a r y, and a chapel known as the Place of was faith — faith in a Provident God whose hand Meditation. The Center is at the site of his boyhood supported and guided them: faith in themselves as home in that old western town, Abilene, mentioned the children of God...faith in their country and its in many movies along with stagecoaches, principles that proclaimed man’s right to freedom Chisholm Trail, the early railroad, cattle, and and justice.” stockyards. Abilene Homecoming Born October 14, 1890, he died March 28, June 4, 1952 1969 in Washington, D.C. His final years were spent at his farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. “Humility must always be the portion of any Because so much of his life had been spent in the man who receives acclaim earned in blood of his army, it was the first home he and wife Mamie had followers and sacrifices of his friends.” ever owned. His winning smile easily gave rise to Guildhall Address, London, who are cold and are not clothed. This is not a way the saying “I Like Ike.” June 12, 1945 of life at all...Under the cloud of threatening war, it But Abilene was where he grew up with his five is humanity hanging from a cross of iron.” brothers, — where he was on the high school foot- “Every gun made, every warship launched, “The Chance for Peace” ball team, — where he worked until an appointment every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a Address, Washington, DC, to West Point, — and where his parents lived. It theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those April 16, 1953 HERBERT HOOVER by Bob Cordes

Herbert Hoover was known worldwide for his organizing abilities to aid people throughout the world. He helped millions of starving and homeless. And so it was that he was elected our 31st president, serving from 1929 to 1933. He was born August 10, 1874 in West Branch, Iowa and died in New York City October 20, 1964. His boyhood home of West Branch is where he and wife, Lou Henry Hoover, are buried high on a bluff, a part of the Hoover library, museum, and National Historic Site. An orphan at 10 and President at age 54, amazing! Among the museum’s memorabilia are some of his extensive writings. Here is one: February 2001, Choctaw Lake, The Peace Pipe 13 A Brief Description of Many Birds

Great Horned Owl - Large owl with tufts of Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - A smaller bird feathers on head resembling “horns” or “ears.” Has with a red head and yellowish breast. yellow eyes. Nocturnal, preys on rodents. Yellow Shafted Flicker - A larger bird with Barred Owl - Round head with pattern of bars yellow shafts of color through the tail, spotted in feathers. Has brown eyes. Nocturnal, preys on breast. rodents. Pileated Woodpecker - Largest woodpecker, Barn Owl - Usually a golden brown color on bright red feathers on head “Woody Woodpecker” top with male having white breast. Heart-shaped is modeled after these birds. Woodpeckers peck at face acts as a radar dish to capture and focus small wood for food, whether searching for insects in the sounds. Commonly found nesting and roosting in bark or sap running through the tree. They also barns. excavate cavities for nesting sites.

Screech Owl - Adult size is only 7-10î long. Red Bellied Woodpecker - Medium-sized bird Colors range from gray to red with variations with small red patch on belly. including brown. Call is more of a whistle or war- Robin - Red-orange chest with black back and ble than a screech. wings. Burrowing Owl - Small brown owls with Cattle Egret - One of several types of egrets, white spots. They make their home underground, usually white, but of great size range and often seen usually in open fields. These owls are more in the on the back of cattle. daylight than other owls and they usually eat large insects. Great Blue Heron - Blue-grey birds with blue and white head in adult. Red-tailed Hawk - These hawks are daytime hunters, feeding on any small rodents or birds they Sandhill Crane - Large grey bird with red may find. Their claws are their primary weapon. head.

Blue Jays - These birds are extremely territori- Wood Duck - Male is brightly colored, while al and often the losers in fights with cats and dogs. the female is dark brown. Female has white ring They are blue and white with a crest on top. around eye.

Common Crow - This bird is the larger bodied Mallard Duck - Male has dark green head, crow. Smaller bodied crows are often called fish female is mottled brown. Both have colored patch- crows. They are excellent mimics. They can be es in wing with white stripes on top and bottom. taught to say “Hi,” “Hello,” “Let’s Go,” and other words. They also like to laugh. Common Tern - Small white grey bird with black bill, top of head is black during summer. Dark American Kestrel (falcon) - Previously known wing tips. as a sparrow hawk, it has a red-orange breast with blue-black head and back. Another falcon, identi- Great White Pelican - Migratory bird much fied as the Merlin, is a dark brown bird. larger in size than brown pelican. Summer home is north-central U.S. to Pacific Northwest and into Red-tailed Hawk - This is a large hawk with a Canada where there are many lakes. The growth on cream colored chest and red tail. the bill is called a “horn,” and male and female will grow it during breeding season. It falls off when the Red-shouldered Hawk - This bird has red pat- breeding season is over. terning across the upper chest and over the shoul- ders, the tail has black and white banding. Eastern Brown Pelican - Immature pelicans reach adult size in about three months, but have a Cooper’s Hawk - Dark feathers on the back brown head and white belly in contrast to adults with and head with grey and black banding in the tail white or yellow heads and brown or white necks identify them. (depending on season) and brown/grey bellies. 14 The Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, February 2001

“In the last Peace Pipe issue, ACRE erroneously reported Merle Grace-Kearns as being somewhat in favor of the proposed landfill. She is definitely opposed to the proposal. Please refer to the updated article below.” “It’s in our Hands” - Landfill Update by Brad Couch — Choctaw resident and ACRE member with weekly updates and events information. Or the expanded ACRE web site is available for you to get updates as well — www. s a v e a c r e . o rg or Thank you to all that are getting involved and informed about the proposed www.saveacre.com. landfill that would be uphill, upstream, and upwind. These resources are updated often and available 24 hrs. a day. At Many meetings have taken or will have taken place in January. A lot were www.saveacre.com you can find recent updates, maps, new articles, elected ACRE board or committee meetings. Many other meeting were attended by officials information as well as a host of links to landfill related laws, educa- ACRE members ñ everything from zoning and planning to sewer to Farm tion and other information. Bureau. One such meeting was January 9th with new state rep. Merle Grace Thanks to all that participated in the January 23 public information meet- Kearns. ing at Northeastern High School. The next meeting will be announced as soon At this meeting she expressed her willingness to help in anyway appropri- as there are any additional developments. ate. She also wanted to set the record straight. She was concerned that in a pre- If you didn’t get a chance to participate in the Super Bowl Fundraising vious letter she stated the generic economic benefits of landfills and those Party, you will have your chance on March 3rd to support ACRE at the fami- words were being interpreted as her supporting the landfill. She stated that she ly fundraising event. does not support landfills and is currently evaluating the proposed Hunter Estate Landfill as it relates to her level of opposition. CLPOA E-mail: [email protected] Furthermore, she has committed to specifically investigate and pursue the CLPOA Web Site: www.lakechoctaw.com recently released scientific information on the fractured bedrock that exists in this area and the possible effects it could have on EPA law as it relates to drinking water for both the lake and prison communities. Farm Bureau board members also heard concerns from ACRE representa- tives and are reviewing the information to see what or how much is appropriate to include in their efforts. If you haven’t called the ACRE hotline 740-845-1603, it is up and running Use Your Common Senses • Taste It! In your water - Three aquifers exist under this landfill site. These aquifers provide drinking water for private wells and sur- rounding communities such as Choctaw Lake, Plain City and the State Prison.1 Groundwater pollution found in 86% of landfills.2 The US EPA stated its opinion that all landfills will eventually leak.3 Tell A Friend!! • Smell It! Sixty-seven percent of landfills tested emitted one or more toxic and flammable gases. 4 • Hear It! 24-hour landfill operations produce constant high-level noise with various moving, compacting, grinding gas and diesel pow- ered equipment.5 • Personalized Exercise Program • Nutrition and Weight Management • See It! A 200 acre landfill can become over twice the height of the • Nautilus Equipment Statue of Liberty!. The top of this proposed landfill would • Free Weights tower above both Clark and Madison Counties at a height taller • Cardiovascular Equipment than the Empire State Buildingó1600 feet above sea level, making it the highest point in both counties.6 Navy SEAL Calisthenics • Feel It! In your body — Excessive rates of leukemia, an increase in Dave Oyer - Instructor female bladder cancer and low birth weight linked to landfills.7 Mon, Wed, & Fri: 11am-12 noon In your wallet — These assaults on your senses add up to Tue: 12 noon - 1pm 8 decreased property values. Tue & Wed: 6:30-7:30pm For more information visit www.saveacre.org or call 740-845-1603 AEROBICS CLASSES *ACRE is a 501(c)4 organization. Your donations are not tax deductible* ______Joan Plantz - Instructor Mon: 6-7pm 1ODNR Madison County results from the Statewide Aquifer Mapping Project, Tue & Thurs: 5:30-6:30pm December 2000. Verified by the Madison county Engineer 2Geraghty & Miller of Port Washington, NY, one of the nation’s leading hydrology MEMBERSHIP PRICES consulting firms, under contract to US EPA FOR ONE MONTH 3In the FEDERAL REGISTER Feb. 5, 1981 page 11128 Single ...... $30.00 4The California Air Resources Board testing under California state law, Health and BUDDY Safety Code Section 41805.5 Couple ...... $50.00 SYSTEM 5Rulings from the Administrative Law Judge on Party Status and Issues of the State Family ...... $75.00 $25/person of New York from the Department Environmental Conservation 6USGS Topography maps and the Ohio EPA siting regulation of height ratios of 4:1 Dave’s Fitness Center 7New Jersey Department of Health www.organizations.org/wmi and New York State Department of Health www. s i e r r a c l u b . o r g / t o x i c s / b r o w n f i e l d s / d o b b s f e r r y. a s p 1375 US Route 42, Ste. D 8www.appraisalinstitiue.org & “The Impact Of Detrimental Conditions On Property London, Ohio 43140 740-852-1441 Values” by Randall Bell, MAI, 1998 OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK February 2001, Choctaw Lake, The Peace Pipe 15

Building Code Garden Club

b) Building Permit fees and deposits will be paid according to the fol- On January 8, 2001, the Choctaw and Esther W h e e l e r, 2645 We s t lowing schedule: Lake Garden Club held their monthly Choctaw Drive. Patsy Chamberlain meeting at the Arrowhead with Joy reported that fruit, candy, cookies and (i) Houses & Additions over 600 sq. ft...... $1,000 deposit ...... $500 Culler serving as hostess. The meet- gifts were taken to Sharon Vi e w ing was called to order by president Nursing Home for Christmas. Patsy (ii) House Additions up to 600 sq. ft...... $1,000 deposit ...... $300 Patsy Chamberlain. Members also requested members continue to (iii) Garages...... $1,000 deposit ...... $300 answered roll call by naming their save old hose to be used as stuffi n g favorite bird to watch. Minutes from for pillows to be made and taken to (iv) Sheds ...... $50 the last meeting were read by Mary this nursing home. Mary Jane (v) Boathouses...... $1,000 deposit ...... $300 Jane Cronenwett and approved, and Cronenwett of the Courtesy the treasurer’s report was given by Committee reported that cards had (vi) Driveways ...... $50 Judy Maynard. been sent to Jackie Smith and George (vii) Fences...... $50 Donations were taken to buy a Fa r l e r . memorial plaque for Joe Smith to be Events to look forward to include (viii) Decks...... $50 put in the Park. Any money left over the Home and Garden Show in (ix) Patios...... $50 would be put into a fund and would February and the Spring Regional be used toward the next plaque. Meeting in May. Patsy gave each (x) Docks...... $50 Members then discussed and member a handout entitled “Home, (xi) Seawalls...... $50 approved a fund to buy these plaques Yard and Garden Facts.” as needed. The next meeting will be on (xii) Swimming Pools ...... $50 Joy Culler and Carol Clark February 12th at the Arrowhead with (xiii) Satellite Dishes...... $50 reported on the best Christmas dis- Linda Paugh and Mary Jane play awards for the lake. On the East Cronenwett serving as hostesses. (xiv) Other structures ...... $50 side of the lake, the award was given to Diane and Blair Gresens, 1820 East Respectfully submitted, Choctaw Drive. On the West side of Lois Farler, Secret a r y Public Notice... the lake, the award was given to Larry Property Owners must have a permit for the following projects: House, House Additions, Sheds, Boathouses, Driveways, Fences, Decks, Patios, Docks, Swimming Pools, Satellite Dishes over 24" in diameter. Anyone failing HOLIDAY TRASH PICKUP to secure the necessary permit will be assessed a penalty of 50% cost of the original permit. Section E-4 of the Choctaw Lake Building Code. TUESDAY MAY. 29TH & TUESDAY SEP. 4TH •••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • Winter Special • Call Randy… • • for your boat service needs. • Install a LENNOX® • • furnace to your • ◆ Service you can count on. • existing ducts, • ◆ Specializing in full service for • registers and • Mercruiser stern drives, Yamaha & • electrical system • Sea Doo jet skis, and most makes of • for • ski boats. • as $ 00 • ◆ Factory parts and accessories. low ◆ Minor maintenance on just about • as 2 9 per mo.* • • • anything. ◆ • LENNOX® • Detailing and hull repair on any - • • thing that floats. • • ◆ Winterize now and beat the crowd! • • • *On approved credit on Model G4OUH36A. Prior sales excluded. Not valid with other offers or discounts. • KEEP IN MIND PICKUP AND BREWER DELIVERY AVAILABLE PLUMBING & HEATING INC. — 52 Years of Service — Randy Owens 252 E. First Street, London, OH 852-5048 www.justcallmax.com 852-1155 614-554-5399 16 The Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, February 2001

SOMERFORD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES Board Meeting Minutes

November 8, 2000 Notification has been received by the Clerk and Clerk; they will be signed tonight and the that David Jeffers was accepted on the insurance check for the 2000 fees issued. The fees for 2001 The Somerford Township Trustees met in reg- policy. The Clerk distributed the mileage forms to will be paid in January. ular session on Wednesday, November 8, 2000 with be completed by the Trustees and returned to the Wally Ward, Somerford Township Zoning all members present. The meeting was called to Madison County Engineer’s office. Estate tax was Inspector, said that he went into the Zoning office order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Ernie Sparks and received by the township on behalf of Weldon to inquire about the request received to build a the minutes from the October meeting were distrib- Toops. Trustee Walter Bethel was selected for a cabin on stilts on the Neiswander property. He was uted and approved. The bills were approved and random drug and alcohol test related to his opera- told that under no circumstances would the proper- signed by the Trustees. tion of the dump truck for snow removal. The Clerk ty owners be able to build in a flood plain area. Jim Livingston and Hobe Neiswander attended mentioned to the Trustees that the recent fire levy Mr. Ward mentioned that, as far as he knows, the meeting. Their family owns some property at was passed by the voters of Somerford Township. the Brandenburg property has not yet changed the corner of Gwynne and Arbuckle Roads. They An audit bid was received from W h i t e d , ownership. have tried to contact the Zoning Inspector, Wally Siegneur, Sams & Rahe — work to be performed The Trustees asked that the Zoning Inspector Ward, for an application to build a “shelter house” between March and June, 2001. The estimate is write a letter to Truett and Linda Barnes denying by the creek on their land. They would prefer a $2,480. A letter of acceptance of the bid will be sent their request for a “snack wagon” at their business cabin, but were told by the Zoning Inspector that by the Clerk to the State Auditor’s Office. location in Summerford. this could not be done because the area is in a flood Zoning Inspector Wally Ward reported that he The Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting plain. Mr. Livingston and Mr. Neiswander have sent registered letters to the owners of the on Mr. Birmele’s sign. It was approved. Also, reviewed the zoning restrictions and they feel that Brandenburg property regarding the trash and junk Frank Ward, who now owns the property that was the rules state that it is permissible to build in a cars which are there; there is also some concern formerly a BP gas station, has a lighted, portable flood plain if the structure does not impede the about a business being operated on land which sign at that location. The sign is not permitted flow of water. With that in mind, they presented a requires a conditional use permit. The letter sent to according to the zoning regulations. Mr. Ward will proposal for a cabin on stilts. They explained the Leo Sexton was returned to Mr. Ward — apparent- send a letter explaining the violation. drawings and the plans to the Trustees. The Board ly a change of ownership is not yet on record. Mr. Vice Chairman Jimmie Moran reported that he told the gentlemen that they would talk to the Ward will turn this situation over to the Prosecutor attended the Regional Planning Commission meet- Prosecutor’s office and let them know what his as soon as he has checked again on the ownership ing. interpretation of the restrictions are. Mr. Moran of the property. Mr. Moran and Chairman Ernie Sparks initiat- was given Mr. Neiswander’s phone number for the Being no further business to be discussed at ed a discussion regarding the issuance of deeds to future contact to be made. this time, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at graves when the original deed has been lost or can- Vice Chairman Jimmie Moran reported that Ed 8:00 p.m. not be located. Questions about this issue have and Betty Amos have a monument for a grave at been received from Richard Traphagan and Conn Somerford Township Cemetery. They had expected Respectfully submitted, Ferguson. In order to avoid the complications that it to be set, but so far it has not been. They told Mr. Pamela C. Wassmuth, Clerk could arise if two original deeds to the same grave Moran that they will either have to leave the mon- are in circulation and presented to the township, the ument in the store or bring it out to the cemetery ———————————————— Trustees will continue to hold to the policy current- and have it set on blocks. ly in effect which does not allow new deeds to be Mr. Moran told the Trustees that the township December 13, 2000 issued unless the original deed has been turned in needs to get involved in the 208 watershed bill. He by the previous owner. also said that there may be something going on in The Somerford Township Trustees met in reg- The Clerk reviewed correspondence received the north end of the township which will affect the ular session on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 since the last meeting with the Board. She informed Board. There is a possibility that the Hunter farm with all members present. The meeting was called them that the letter accepting the bid for the audit will become a landfill. Trustees Walter Bethel and to order at 7:03 p.m. by Chairman Ernie Sparks and to be performed between March and June 2001 for Jimmie Moran attended the meeting relative to this the minutes from the November meeting were dis- fiscal years 1999 and 2000 was sent. Also, tax matter on November 7th. They will continue to tributed and approved. The bills were approved and forms to complete the 2000 W-2’s have been monitor the situation and report back to the Board. signed by the Trustees. received as well as the Certificate of Election certi- Representative Chris Widener has introduced a Trustee Walter Bethel told the Board that fying passage of the Somerford Township fire levy. bill concerning annexation rights. Mr. Moran hopes Somerford Township needs to pay the Village of Being no further business to be discussed at that it will be passed before the end of the year. If Mechanicsburg Fire and Emergency contract fees this time, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at it is passed, cities will no longer be able to come in for 2000. They have employed a new Clerk and 8:21 p.m. and annex land without following certain guide- these contract amounts were never billed. The 2001 lines. This would be a fairer procedure than the one contracts will be due in January. Mr. Bethel has the Respectfully submitted, currently in effect. contracts which need to be signed by the Trustees Pamela C. Wassmuth, Clerk

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On February 19th, we observe National President’s Day. Test you knowledge by answering the following questions.

1. Which president originated a famous advertising slogan?

2. Who said, “Any man who does not like dogs and want them about does not deserve to be in the White House?”

3. More than 100 years ago, a prominent woman ran for president — with a black vice-presidential candidate. Name them.

4. Three of the first six president died on the Fourth of July. Who were they?

5. Which president started the custom of shaking hands in reception lines?

6. Who had the honor of first serving ice cream at the White House?

7. Which president, before his term of office, served in Congress both as a senator and a representative, finding time also to sit on the bench of his state’s Supreme Court?

8. Who was the first presidential candidate to be known as a “dark horse?”

9. How many American presidents have been assassinated?

10. Which president is credited with coining the term “New Yorker?” 24. Who ranked first in intelligence? 11. Which president, while in office, was married in a secret ceremony? 25. Three of the first six presidents married widows. Name them. 12. Which president was the surprise star of the first TV broadcast between cities? 26. Who made the colorful statement that the vice presidency was “not worth a pitcher of warm spit?” 13. Has the military been a good avenue to the presidency? 27. Which president started Sunday morning religious services in the 14. Which president-elect refused to move into the White House until it White House? was redecorated to his taste? 28. Which chief executive started out as a tailor? 15. Which presidency has arguably caused historians the most trouble? 29. Which party dominated during the 20th century? 16. Which president, in earlier years, was a “town crier?” 30. Abraham Lincoln’s homespun humor has been well-documented. 17. Which president was sometimes referred to as “the human iceberg?” Which later president continued in this tradition?

18. Only one president remarried after leaving the White House. Who? 31. Who was master of the more sophisticated type of humor?

19. Which occupations dominate among presidents? 32. When did John F. Kennedy utter these words: “I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, ever 20. Which candidate for the White House declared, “Any party which gathered at the White House, with the possible exception of when would nominate me would make a great mistake?” Thomas Jefferson dined alone?”

21. Is it true that a large flock of sheep once grazed on the White House 33. Richard Nixon is depicted as humorless. Is there evidence to the con- lawn? trary?

22. Did Woodrow Wilson have a sense of humor? 34. Who was the first president to travel by train?

23. In 1996, American Psychological Association research on presiden- 35. Which president never lived in the White House? tial character analyzed 41 presidents in great detail. Which chief executive was found to be the most neurotic? 36. Which president was first to have his own pilot’s license? February 2001, Choctaw Lake, The Peace Pipe 19

Word Search It’s easy to play, just look for the following words below in the puzzle, but be careful… they could be spelled forwards, backwards, and even diagonally. ______Do you have brown hair? A hat? Green eyes? You are bald, aren’t you? CITRUS SUNSHINE HEALTHY GRAPEFRUIT SWEET FRESH FLORIDA TROPICAL NATURAL ______I HATE THIS GAME C F S N S U F R S R U O C S I U T I L W A U A D I R O L F I W T H R T O E T S T R E W I N L R E R F O R R Y U W R E E T T S R C E U R P E D H R E O S H E R H I I F S E P S A T H E P U C E O I D T R S S I S G L E L C N I T P M A R E U H C U R A A F A S T R I E F U E N F A M A E G O L H U P C S L S S N L L H S H R R N I R O A T W U H S O S I U E A I A N S I L R O E N H R W N S E E D T E U C I O R S E I F E E R T P G U S R A T P I W A T R E CHOCTAW LAKE BABY-SITTER INFO C G R A P E F R U I T D E T N E E AMANDA NEWBOLD...... 852-7777 I A N F R L E G L S I S E U E S T Hello, my name is Amanda Newbold and I am 12 years old. I have been baby-sitting since I T P A R U S L A R U T A N C I T R was 10. I have experience with children ages 3-10. I am best with children 3-8 years old. I do crafts with the kids and keep them occupied. References are available. I recommend the children be potty-trained. Thank you. • Bring the information about your service to the Choctaw office. We’ll print it at no charge for three months. Gem of the Month Hi, do you know what bacteria is? BE YOURSELF If this is a joke, I better say “I don’t.” A man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away. It’s the rear entrance of a cafeteria. - Charles Schwab

That makes me sicker than some food. Put A Free Ad on the Young People’s Page This should make you feel well. What can you add to a bucket that makes it weigh less? The Peace Pipe will print advertisements for services provided by grade That’s impossible. you can’t add something and it weighs less. and high schoolers at no cost. Baby-sitting and cutting grass could bring you It’ll weigh less if you add holes! some money, but will only bring you $$$’s if someone knows you do it. It pays to advertise. Just give your phone number, age, service you provide, and any- Talking about sick, I heard of a guy who got sick the night before a trip thing else you want people to know, to the Choctaw Office; we’ll do the rest. Re m e m b e r , it doesn’t cost a thing but your time. but he figured out a way to avoid it. Oh, really. Great! What did he do? He left a day early. Tell Us a Story We’ll print your story about your activities, achievements, opinions, and Maybe you can handle this, what is everyone in the world doing at the just about anything else, but we can’t do it unless you provide us with the mate- same time? rial. Parents, dare we suggest you promote your child writing an article for Th e I give up. Peace Pipe, or maybe they could submit a brief story written for school. Drop Getting older. Ha, ha. your article off at the office. About 500 words is the suggested max. You can do as other writers have done, use a pen name. That adds a touch of mystery to Here’s a driving tip. What is the first thing ghosts do when they get in a your writing. It’s all for fun, and you gain great experience. We’re giving you a car? great opportunity, don’t turn it down. I give, give, give! They boo-ckle up. © © © © © © © 20 The Peace Pipe, Choctaw Lake, February 2001 JOKES Could it be that “I do” is the longest sentence? There was a fire one night at a convent and sev- class. “How did that happen?,” gasped her mother. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * eral retired nuns who lived on the fourth floor were “It wasn’t easy,” admitted the young lady, “but I ask people why they have deer heads on their trapped by the fire. They were praying for the Lord three girls helped me catch him.” walls. They always say because it’s such a beautiful to show them a way out of the fire when one of the * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * animal. There you go. I think my mother-in-law is sisters screamed, “We need to take off our robes, tie One day a little girl was sitting and watching attractive, but I only have photographs of her. them together and climb down to safety.” her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Later as they were recounting the event to suddenly noticed that her mother has several Proofread carefully to see if you any words out. reporters, they were asked if they were afraid of the strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * crude rope breaking. brunette head. She looked at her mother and inquis- Passengers on a small commuter plane were “Oh, no,” they said. “You see, old habits are itively asked, “Why are some of your hairs white, waiting for the flight to leave. Finally, two men hard to break.” Mo m ? ” walk up the aisle, dressed in pilots’ uniforms — * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Her mother replied, “Well, every time that you both are wearing dark glasses, one is using a seeing- A ki n d e r garten teacher was observing her class- do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, eye dog, and the other is tapping his way up the room of children while they drew. She would occa- one of my hairs turns white.” aisle with a white cane. sionally walk around to see each child’s artwork. As The little girl thought about this revelation for a The passengers begin glancing nervously she got to one little girl who was working diligent- while and then said, “Momma, how come AL L of around, but soon the engines start and the plane ly , she asked what the drawing was. The girl gr a n d m a ’ s hairs are white?” starts down the runway. The passengers relax. But replied, “I’m drawing God.” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * then, they notice a lake at the end of the runway and The teacher paused and said, “but no one A th r e e - y e a r -old went with his dad to see a lit- the plane is quickly approaching the water. As it knows what God looks like.” Without missing a ter of kittens. On returning home, he breathlessly begins to look as though the plane will never take beat, or looking up from her drawing the girl informed his mother that there were two boy kittens of f, that it will plow into the water, panicked replied, “They will in a minute.” and two girl kittens. “How did you know?” his screams fill the cabin —- but at that moment, the * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * mother asked. plane lifts smoothly into the air. A Sunday school teacher was discussing the “Daddy picked them up and looked under- The passengers relax and laugh a little sheep- Ten Commandments with her five and six year neath,” he replied. “I think it’s printed on the bot- is h l y , and soon they have all retreated into their olds. After explaining the commandment to “honor to m . ” magazines, secure in the knowledge that the plane thy Father and thy mother,” she asked, “Is there a * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * is in good hands. commandment that teaches us how to treat our A woman driving in Chicago stopped her car Up in the cockpit, the co-pilot turns to the pilot brothers and sisters?” for a red light. However, when the light turned and says, “You know, Bob, one of these days, Without missing a beat one little boy (the green again, she stayed right where she was. Wh e n they’re going to scream too late, and we’re all Oldest of a family) answered, “Thou shall not kill.” the light had changed several times and she still had gonna drown.” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * not moved, a traffic policeman went over and * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Few women admit their age; Fewer men act it. An honest seven-year-old admitted calmly to inquired politely, “Lady, ain’t we got no colors you * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * her parents that Billy Brown had kissed her after li k e ? ”

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www.london.lib.oh.us Book Club Chooses The Blind Assassin Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This month the Library Book Club is reading The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood. It’s the tale of two sisters, one of whom dies under ambigu- ous circumstances in the opening pages. It’s Atwood’s most ambitious work, Share a Love — of Literature — and a novel not to be missed. Join the discussion at the Library on Tuesday, February 13, at 7 pm. All are this Valentine’s Day welcome. ______Celebrate amoré as London’s own Joyce and Tom Lloyd perform an engaging reading of 84, Charing Cross Road on Wednesday, February 14, at the London Public Library at 7 pm. London Public Library presents 84, Charing Cross Road is a delightful tale of life and a one-of-a-kind love from an era gone by. When Helene Hanff makes an innocent inquiry about the possibility of purchasing hard-to-find books through Marks and Co., Six weeks of Booksellers, she begins a 20-year love affair with Frank Doel, a proper English bookseller. They are two very unlikely correspondents: she, a cranky New Yorker living in a messy apartment; he, a determinedly courteous Englishman library fun who sends her beautifully bound and often obscure books from the shop he manages on Charing Cross Road, in London. “I do love secondhand books that open to the page some previous owner read oftenest,” Miss Hanff explains to Mr. Doel. It’s a charming dialogue, with a “G” audience rating, guaranteed to warm your heart and bring a smile. Plan now to attend this special Valentine’s Day event, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Starting February 6th and 8th 2001 Young Artists’ Series Toddler Time (12-36 months) Music can have far-reaching positive effects on children. Music allows even the most shy or conservative person to feel and observe his/her environ- Tues. at 6pm and Thurs. at 11am ment in a way that may be new and enlightening. Add music to a children’s program and faces light up. To further spread an appreciation of culture and the arts, the London Public Preschool Storytime (3-6y/o) Library is planning to create a variety of cultural programs to offer to the children of London and Madison County. This series of events is entitled “The Tues. at 7pm and Thurs. at 10am Young Artists’ Series.” It was kicked off in January with the father/son duo of Mark and Chase Potter performing a piano and fiddle program. Also in January, the Library debuted an art display by the students of Toddlers and Preschoolers are invited to explore Karen Thomas, art instructor at St. Patrick School. The children’s artworks will their world through active participation in books, be on display throughout February. songs, and crafts. In the months ahead, look for photo contests, Microsoft Paint classes, *Registration required for Toddler Time.

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NOTICE: RATES FOR Peace Pipe Deadlines Call 740-852-2593 to arrange for THE PEACE PIPE your Peace Pipe ad for March. ADS AND Business Card $20.00 ISSUE ARTICLES DUE Next Issue Deadline Thank you, advertisers, for 1/4 page $40.00 MARCH FEBRUARY 16 Is February 16. advertising in The Peace Pipe. 1/2 page $80.00 APRIL MARCH 19 Full page $200.00 Inserts $150.00 ALLDATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CLUB PRESIDENTS ALLADS MUST BE PAID FOR All articles not otherwise indicated to be IN ADVANCE AND SUBMITTED authored by an individual, should be understood to TO THE CHOCTAW OFFICE have been published by the Board of Trustees. Booster...... Chantal Weldon (852-2082) The Peace Pipe goes to every property owner Choctaw Lake is not liable for quality of print - Seniors ...... Mary Jane Cronenwett (852-9356) at Choctaw Lake. That is 100% coverage. ing other than remuneration from Central Ohio Printing. Garden...... Barb Lombard (852-5863) CLASSIFIED AD RATES Choctaw Lake is not liable for non-insertion of Mindful Mothers ...... Mary Atchison (852-5430) 12 Word (or less) minimum charge $3.00 ads beyond the amount paid for the advertisement. Bible Study ...... Martha Herb (852-0200) 10 cents each additional word. The Peace Pipe is printed by Central Ohio Tennis...... Sue Hackett (852-0437) Printing Corp. (The Madison Press), London, OH. Country Kickers...... Sandy Lang (852-0058) Typesetting, layout and graphic design are by Ads accepted until Peace Pipe Ski Club...... Brian Killian (852-3783) published deadline. Fran Datz, fdGraphics, 158 S. Main St., London, OH 43140, 740-852-8344 • FAX: 740-852-7976. Property Transfers

Lot No. Name of Buyer Address Name of Seller 22 Rodney Hollingsworth 1190 E. Choctaw Dr. Terry & Saundra LaPrise 444/445 Mark &Kathy Rice 1180 Chickasaw Dr. Prudential 707/708 Brian & Joanne Walsh 1955 Palouse Dr. Myles Showers 720 Terry & Saundra LaPrise 2075 Palouse Dr. Rick & Cherie Erditz CLASSIFIED ADS IT’S YOUR E-BAY OF LONDON, OHIO The Cost Is $3.00 For The First 12 Words And $.10 For Each Addt’l. Word S M I T H WE MOVED TO SERVE YOU BETTER!! R N Re a l t y (ACROSS FROM THE SHELL STATION) 1-740-852-1043 R.N. SMITH, BROKER AUCTIONEER

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