The Save The Date! Cherokee Chatter December 2016 at Lake Published by the Cherokee Water Co. • Cherokee NK20 Lake Cherokee • Longview, TX 75603 Tuesday, December 20th 6:00 pm NK-20 lakeside grounds Board Meeting Minutes 2 We are getting in the Christmas December 20th to celebrate the holi- News from the 19th Hole 4 spirit at the Cherokee Water Compa- days. Ms. Dee Kennel will lead the Chili Fest 2016 7 ny. Imagine sipping hot chocolate or caroling with her angelic voice. We apple cider while standing around a want to have so many carolers that Cherokee Fishing Club 9 beautiful, warm fire and singing our the wonderful sounds of Christmas Keepin’ it Real 10 favorite Christmas carols? Hope- can be heard across the lake. John First Friends 13 fully even a few snowflakes? Well, Morgan has graciously offered his maybe the snowflakes are asking a wood burning fire pit, which along Preservation Club 14 lot to imagine. with the hot chocolate and apple Shopper’s Corner 14 cider, will keep us warm. Feel free We hope you and your family Ladies Bridge 15 Come and be a part of the lake to bring lawn chairs if you prefer to will join us as we make this age old Knife, Fork & Trowel 16 family that will gather on the lawn sit and blankets to wrap up in. tradition a part of this very special at the office on Tuesday evening, Recipe 18 season on Lake Cherokee! Holiday Safety Tips 19 Lake Cherokee Calendar 22,23 Preservation Club Bulletin Board 24 2017 2016-2017 Board Announcement The Election Commission met Tues- Laws, met all required standards and The 2017 Preservation Calendar is now day, October 4th. This year, the four posi- were therefore certified by the Election available at the CWC office, NK20. tions on the Board with terms expiring Commission. No other applications were all represented by Directors eligible were received. In accordance with to re-run. Each of those Directors submit- ted applications and, according to the By BOARD cont’d on page 5 Cherokee Water Co. PRESORTED NK20 Lake Cherokee STANDARD Longview, TX 75603 U.S. POSTAGE PAID LONGVIEW, TX PERMIT NO. 390 2 Tommy Hooten presented Officer Derrill attending by telephone, unless the Board di- Davis with the Employee of the Year Award for rected otherwise. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 2016. CALL LAKE PATROL A MOTION was made by Bill Adler and (903) 643-7321 Wolven recognized and presented special seconded by Mike Lee to conduct the election awards to Bill Adler, Randall Latch, George by voting on a slate of candidates rather than Strunk and Lynda Whalen on completing their by individual office. The motion passed by a terms as directors and honoring their service on majority vote. If you have not paid your the Board and Committees. A nomination was made by Bill Adler for annual storage payment, it Wolven announced that the new Board of the following slate to serve as Executive officers: The CWC Board Of Directors meets the was due October 1, 2016. Directors would convene immediately in the Darrell Wolven, President; George Strunk, Vice 3rd Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. upstairs Board room to elect officers for the President; Lynda Whalen, Secretary; and Mike coming year. Lee, Treasurer. The slate of Executive officers ALL SHAREHOLDERS ARE WELCOME. was elected by a majority vote. Faulkner turned Being no further business, the meeting was ad- the meeting over to the newly elected President journed at 7:35 pm. Wolven.
MINUTES OF THE ATTEST: Wolven announced the current Rules and ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS Appeals/Property Committee will continue ______with the same members until the new commit- MEETING Lynda Whalen, Secretary tee appointments are made.
November 10, 2016 Wolven announced there will be no Board meeting scheduled in December. A meeting of the Stockholders of the Cher- Being no further business, the meeting was okee Water Company was held at 7:00 p.m. MINUTES OF THE NEW at NK-20 Lake Cherokee, Longview, Texas adjourned at 7:50 pm. 75603. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ATTEST: Darrell Wolven, President of the Board of November 10, 2016 Directors, called the meeting to order. He rec- ______ognized all Veterans in attendance and thanked A meeting of the new Board of Directors Lynda Whalen, Secretary them for their service. Wolven introduced the for Cherokee Water Company was held imme- members of the Board of Directors, past mem- diately after the Annual Shareholder meeting at The CWC office will be closed bers of the Board of Directors, and employees. NK 20 Lake Cherokee Longview Texas 75603 Friday, December 23rd and Monday, with the following Directors present: December 26th and again on Friday, David Funderburk, Chairman of the Elec- LAKE CHEROKEE December 30th and Monday, Janu- tion Commission, introduced the other mem- Bill Adler bers of the Election Commission: Wade Johnson SECURITY REPORT ary 2nd to allow our staff to enjoy the Randall Latch Christmas and New Year’s holidays Steve Ramsey, Vice-Chairman Mike Lee OCTOBER 2016 with their families and friends. Larry Gideon Steve Lobue Mike Reader Gary Mapes FACILITY CHECK: REMOVE DEAD Merry Christmas and wishes for Tommy Visage George Strunk 2,247 ANIMAL: 3 a happy and safe New Year from the Mark Camp Larry Wayt EXTRA PATROL IMPOUND Board of Directors and staff of the Darrell Wolven Mark Hale FACILITY: 63 DOMESTIC Cherokee Water Company! Tom Stokke Lynda Whalen ANIMAL: 2 EXTRA PATROL Tom Welch *Justin Smith SHAREHOLDER: CLEAR ROADWAY *Sue Wilson David Dunlap 374 OF TREES/ Edward Harbour *(Attended via telephone) DEBRIS: 2 ALL variance requests and applications Mike Toon WELFARE CHECK: for outbuildings MUST be turned in by Also present were Vicki Faulkner, Lake 4 DISTURBANCE: 3 5:00pm the Monday before the Prop- Wolven stated that there was no quorum Manager; Rick Faulkner, Lake Attorney; and OPEN DOOR: 1 BURGLARY/ erty Committee meets. (10 days before the of shareholders present so the approval of the David Funderburk, Election Commission THEFT: 2 SUSPICIOUS Board meeting) minutes of the November 15, 2015 Annual Chairman. VEHICLE/ ALARMS: 7 Stockholders Meeting will be tabled until the PERSON: 14 WATER RESCUE: December- December 5, 2016 next Annual meeting. Lynda Whalen pronounced a quorum and MAINTENANCE 0 January- January 9, 2017 the meeting was called to order by outgoing NEEDED: 3 February- February 6, 2017 Charles Albert, CPA, of Curtis Blakely and President Darrell Wolven. VEHICLE/BOAT March- March 6, 2017 Company, CPA’s, presented the annual audit re- ISSUE PERMIT: 5 ACCIDENT: 0 April- April 10, 2017 port. He reported that he has given the CWC Wolven turned the meeting over to the SET OUT/PICK UP CODE May- May 8, 2017 an Unqualified Opinion, which is the best that a Lake Attorney, Rick Faulkner, who conducted TRAP: 12 VIOLATIONS: 6 June- June 5, 2017 CPA can give to a firm. He stated the corpora- the election of the Officers of the Board of Di- REMOVE ANIMAL ASSIST AGENCY: July- July 10, 2017 tion is financially solid. rectors for 2016-2017. Faulkner welcomed the FROM TRAP/LOT: 17 August- August 7, 2017 newly elected members to the Board. 13 September- September 11, 2017 Vicki Faulkner, Lake Manager, made a He proposed the election be held by nomination October- October 9, 2017 presentation on the year’s activities. to an individual office and by show of hands or November- November 6, 2017 voice vote to allow for voting by the Directors December- December 11, 2017 3 Welcome to Transfer Comparison Derrill Davis named October 1, 2014- October 1, 2015- Employee of the Year Lake Cherokee September 30, 2015 September 30, 2016 October 2016 Transfers– 8 October 2014- 13 October 2015- 13 November 2014- 4 November 2015- 7 December 2014- 6 December 2015- 3 January 2015- 2 January 2016- 7 February 2015- 3 February 2016- 6 March 2015- 10 March 2016- 16 April 2015- 13 April 2016- 8 May 2015- 13 May 2016- 3 June 2015- 12 June 2016- 12 July 2015- 10 July 2016- 6 August 2015- 19 August 2016- 9 September 2015- 12 September 2016- 4
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Tommy Hooten presented Der- rill Davis the award as 2016 Employee of the Year. This is the ninth year that the employ- ees of CWC have nominated and selected an individual that they felt deserving of recogni- tion for their dedication, job performance, attitude, love of President Darrell Wolven presented President Darrell Wolven presented the lake and concern for the George Strunk with an outstanding Lynda Whalen with an outstanding shareholders. Congratula- service award. service award.. tions to Derrill on receiving this well-deserved honor.
President Darrell Wolven presented Bill President Darrell Wolven presented Lake Manager Vicki Faulkner made a Charley Albert of Curtis Blakely & Co. Adler with an outstanding service award. Randall Latch with an outstanding presentation on the years activities. service award. presented the annual audit report. 4 H elping by Celia Taylor families,
I hope everyone has been out on the course since the weather has been beautiful and taken connect, honor, the time to notice the improvements that are be- ing done. The course is looking great. and
The last tournament of the year was held remember. November 12th and was the Shamble (or Modi- fied Scramble) Tournament. It was a lot of fun. The winners were: Celia Taylor, Mark Taylor, Tammie Spicer, and Myron Foster! Congratula- tions.
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Shamble Tournament: 1st Place winners - a family owned business since 1938 Free Golf Celia Taylor, Mark Taylor, Tammie Spicer & Myron Foster in December The shareholders of the tournaments goes to the maintenance of the course is very interesting and you can learn a of the grounds can be performed. An excep- grounds and any repairs that need to be made. lot about course maintenance, chemicals that tion may be made, at the discretion of the Club lots listed here are the win- The board would like to thank everyone who can be used on the course, machines that do President, when a holiday falls on Monday. ners of FREE GOLF at the has participated in the tournaments during the the fairways, the greens and tee boxes. It is a Cherokee Country Golf As- year and looking forward to next year. learning experience along with serving on the Golf Humor: sociation Course during the board. Q: What’s the problem with my golf game? New winter rates for non-members for month of December. Any A: You’re standing too close to the ball….. December, January & February are: Green The normal Fun bunch will be starting at after you’ve hit it. member of the shareholder’s Fees $12.80 during the weekdays and $15.20 9:00 am on Saturdays unless a tournament is family should present the on weekends. Cart Fees are $10.40 for week- scheduled. Lots of fun and socializing. Come You can hit a 2-acre fairway 10-percent of the shareholder’s card for one days and $16.00 on weekends. Come out and on out. time, but hit a 2-inch branch 90-percent of the FREE round of golf, includ- take advantage of these winter rates. Who time. knows – you may love it so much you will The Ladies Group meets at 9:00 am on ing the use of a cart, during might want to join and be a member. Tuesdays each week, if the weather is bad Have a great holiday Season and a great the month of December. the ladies play cards and do lunch and have a & safe New Year’s. May the New Year be Election of directors for the board will be great time. very Prosperous for each and every one of SW-05 NI-05 ST-97 coming up in February. It anyone is interested you. in running or has questions ask any of the di- Rules: The club will be closed every NF-63 SL-45 rectors. The daily activities that goes on the Monday in order that necessary maintenance 5 BOARD cont’d from page 1 the By Laws, the Election Commission voted to recommend to the Board that the election not be conducted and that the certified candidates are deemed elected Christmas sale! as Directors at the October regular meet- ing. Congratulations to the incumbents 2item0s and% sale p ricoe lisftedf that will be serving our Shareholders for another three-year term. They are Bill large tumblers $19.20 Adler, Randall Latch, George Strunk and Lynda Whalen. small tumblers $16 four party cups $16 Following the Annual Shareholders Meeting on November 10th, the Board ceramic mugs $8 met to elect the officers for the upcoming year. The 2016-2017 Board Officers are Bill Adler Randall Latch small flags $12 Darrell Wolven, President; George Strunk, large flags $64 Vice-President; Lynda Whalen, Secretary and Mike Lee, Treasurer. hats $14.40
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Basic skills in CPR Danielle Gabriel, Pam Lazenby, Dan can help provide a victim a better chance to survive until a first Roberts, Fred Brink and Travis Hollin- shead. Our Cookie People were Bren- responder can arrive on scene. da Wyche, Carol Staiti, Sharon Lakey, Bonnie Haynes, Karen Loper, Allan RSVP to (903) 643-3933 or [email protected] Franklin, Bob Tippit, Genia Holland, Linda Steele and Craig Randolph. Bo Besharse (L) presenting Lake Cherokee Many years ago, I joined the Rod to James Pollock Cherokee Fishing Club to learn how to fish Lake Cherokee better and, at the time, we would have fifteen to twenty members come to the meetings. As time progressed, I held the position of Tournament Director and then went to Habitat Director. During that time period, water quality, improving our fishery, working with the CWC Office staff and Steve Logston on pH issues, and shareholder concerns became an intergral part of my daily thoughts and Guest Speaker Stephen Toulouse Raffle winners Maria Campbell Mills, James Patterson, work. When I became club President Robert Lakey and Melvin Caffey the total effort of the club was focused and the entirety of the Cherokee Water concerned about drinking water from both the number of people coming. We have on the ensuring that we, along with Company. Lake Cherokee is a great place the faucet and bottled drinking water, over 130 club members and we need to the Cherokee Water Company, protect to live and fish! when the program ended. It was a great prepare enough food! Lori Tyson will and preserve the water in Lake Chero- eye opener! provide entertainment at the meeting. kee, provide every shareholder with a Bob Tippit advised the group that the She was our program a couple of months great place to fish, promote the sport habitat placement has ended tor the year The big winner for the custom-made ago and the members in attendance really of fishing and work with everyone to and will kick off again in the fall and he Lake Cherokee custom rod was James enjoyed her singing. Pete and Carol Staiti make this a great place to live and to has an open offer to anyone that would Pollock and the rod was delivered to will be preparing the meal for our enjoy- help our shareholders and employees like to take a crappie fishing trip with him James the day after the meeting. Needless ment. However, our Cookie People are of the Cherokee Water Company with on the lake, beginning in early spring. to say, James was very excited to win the asked to bring side dishes and desserts. the CFC Benevolent Fund, when a rod and said that it was the first time he catastrophic event requires an imme- Our programs actually hit home to has ever won anything. James was not the December is the month we ask diate and unexpected need for help. quite a few of our members. Stephen only winner of the night. Melvin Caffey, our members to bring canned food and Cherokee Fishing Club will be having Toulouse, a chemist with Rainsoft Water won a rod; Robert Lakey, Lew’s reel; unwrapped toy for a boy and for a girl. an election of officers for two-year equipment gave everyone some good Buster McCord, gift bag; James Patter- The toys will go to the TATUM Police terms, at the January meeting and those information about our water quality or son, Gift bag; Maria Campbell Mills, Gift Department “Blue Santa Program and the currently in office can self-nominate or inequality, depending on where you may Bag; and Linda Steele also took home a Presbyterian Children’s home in Kilgore. any member can nominate a person for live. From 1973-1983 he was the Chief gift bag. If you do not plan to attend the dinner, any office. This year I do not plan to Chemist for the City of Dallas Water please drop off canned food and the two self-nominate for another two years as Company. He holds dual master degrees The December meeting date is on toys at the CWC Office, located at NK club president and hopefully, someone in Chemistry and Chemical engineering. Monday, the 12th and this will be the 20 and we will make sure everything is will take that responsibility. I have His company manufactures whole house annual Christmas Dinner. If you are a distributed. thoroughly enjoyed my time and efforts water treatment and it includes reverse member that plans to attend, please send in the fishing club and want to thank all osmosis treatment for home drinking me an email to [email protected] Merry Christmas and Happy New of the club members, all the sharehold- water. I think almost everyone was a little and let me know if you plan to come and Year to everyone! ers for the support we have received 10 eat. Not many memories made or traditions kept with this scenario. I have had some push-back and complaints about replacing sleeping and eating with family discus- sions, but I just say—family tradition, you know!
So under entertaining visitors on any list you might find watching holiday mov- ies, driving through nativity scenes or light What are you doing to get shows, baking Christmas favorites, attend- ready for the holidays? ing holiday craft fairs…drinking—mostly on my side! But really, my favorite—and Well, sure, shopping is at the top of easiest—is holiday movies since there are our list. Sounds so exciting, but then real- lots to choose from, and are always fun to ity sets in and we have to decide who to talk about later. Did you like that? Wasn’t shop for, figure out how to save money and that fun? Such great acting! That reminds have to go to the movies to watch some, but buy the presents, all the while forgetting me of…! that we have to go out to the right store Oldies and good for a nostalgic feel— not all—A Very Murray Christmas (2015), White Christmas (1954), Little Women Almost Christmas (2016), Love the Coo- in search of the right gift. Got to find that I have divided our list of movies into (1949 & 1994), Miracle on 34th Street pers (2016), A Dream of Christmas (2016), perfect parking place without getting run categories and already have a few under (1947), The Bishop’s Wife (1947), It’s a Looks like Christmas (2016), Love You Like over in the rush. Then, we actually have to each category. Most are funny or at least a Wonderful Life (1946), Christmas in Con- Christmas (2016), A Rose for Christmas find and buy that perfect present—for each little funny—this year we seem to need a necticut (1945), Meet Me in St Louis (1944), (2016). person on our list. This often takes more little humor—but also carry a hefty dose of Holiday Inn (1942), Meet John Doe (1941), time and gas that I am willing to admit. holiday spirit and the meaning of the holi- The Shop Around the Corner (1940). Of course there are lots of good mov- But wait, we can always go online and day, not too corny, but filled with holiday ies left to explore and if you want more shop—much easier, we think except when spirit. And if the ending makes me smile Want a Christmas Thriller or Action variety try these websites—http://archive. technology doesn’t play well with others. later, that’s even better! Of course, variety film? Then try—Krampus (2015), Dutch boston.com/ae/movies/top-holiday-mov- Our passwords won’t work, the item is is good, too. A mixture of oldies and more (1991), Die Hard (1988), Die Hard 2 ies-all-time/KjVy0exhv4oxGE0CSxe6dK/ not currently available, or in stores only, current, holiday movies for everyone, (1990). Yes, the setting is Christmas—little article.html#slide-2 and http://www.harp- or my favorite…will ship in 30 days! This young and old to set the stage for Christ- or no holiday message, just a scary thrill. ersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/news/a4552/ is always at least 5 days past the mailing mas—that’s my family tradition. deadline or well after Christmas day. netflix-christmas-movies/ I can’t vouch for all of the following, So here you go—some messages are but they are the newest and could be senti- Don’t forget the tree—real? Not real? a little different, others are focused on car- mental in a unique sort-of way, and you may Lots of decorations? Homemade decora- ing and the trouble we can get into when tions? Then there’s the food—the delicious we don’t. There should be something here holiday meals. Have you ever wondered on my start-up for your family tradition why we have the same thing to eat every this year, but don’t forget to add your own Christmas? When we ask, the reply is usu- favorites. Enjoy—and a Very Merry Christ- ally…it’s a family tradition! But really, mas to all! Vehicle and Watercraft Decals could it be that we don’t have time to think about, much less hunt new recipes or for Overall good holiday movies—Happy something different to add to our holiday Christmas (2014), Four Christmases menu? So every year we just think—ok, (2008), The Holiday (2006), Just Friends last year was good! Of course we can’t re- (2005), The Family Stone (2004), Love Ac- member the bad things from last year. So tually (2003), Bridget Jones’ Diary (2001), we remember that it was all really good, Serendipity (2001), The Family Man and just fix or do the same things. I have (2000), I’ll be Home for Christmas (1998), spiraled into this habit, but it works. So no Home for the Holidays (1995), Mixed Nuts decisions here—it’s a family tradition. (1994), A Midnight Clear (1992), Scrooged (1988), The Ref (1984). As a side note…and something that doesn’t usually make it to the list of de- Children—young and old, some cisions, but should…entertaining visi- animated, some not—the movies, not the tors. This takes some thought, too. What young or old—The Polar Express (2004), will you do with 8-12 extra people in the Elf (2003), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch house—for extended periods—an eve- Stole Christmas (2000), Jingle All the All lease renewals that were received have been processed and the ning, a couple of days, a couple of weeks? Way (1996), The Santa Clause (1994), The requested decals for vehicles and watercraft have been mailed to the Not a lot, if there isn’t some plan. Visit- Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), Prancer shareholder. This year the vehicle decals are yellow and the watercraft ing and talking is not the rage now-a-days (1989), The Snowman (1982), Emmet Ot- decals are purple. The blue and green decals are expired. As a remind- (Twitter and Facebook don’t count) and ter’s Jug Band Christmas (1977), A Charlie er, replacement watercraft decals are $50.00 so make sure to keep them leaving company to entertain themselves Brown Christmas (1965), Mr. Magoo’s in a safe place until such time they can be placed on the boat or PWC. has never worked well. They just sleep and Christmas (1962). 11
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November 17, 2016
The November meeting of our First Friends group was on Thursday, November 17, at 11:30 am. at the Roseville Bed & Breakfast, located between Hallsville and Marshall. Our hostess was Susan Deeds, and she made all the wonder- ful arrangements for our lunch meeting at this charming day, December 15, at 11:30 am. at the farmhouse place. of Delores Toon. She will be our Hostess, and the ladies will all bring a salad. A Christmas story We each enjoyed a sampler plate of their famous and program is being planned. delicious entrees, served on real old-fashioned china, plus we had our choice of three decadent desserts. Mother We would love for you to join us – please call Nature cooperated with a gorgeous Fall day and we enjoyed me at 903-643-7200 to get on our email list, or to get a walk around their park-like gardens. We all had a nice more information. visit and it really was a lovely time. Jeanne Collins, Coordinator The Door Prizes were won by Mec Lacewell and Left and right, Mec Lacewell and Roxanne Brink , Roxanne Brink. Next month’s meeting will be on Thurs- door prize winners. Middle: Susan Deeds, Hostess 14 A Huge Thanks goes out to our judg- es..... Lake Patrol Sgt. Tommy Hooten, Champion EMS Craig Talley and Elder- ville Fire Department Chris Harding. They all took their job very seriously.
...and last but not least.... I need to thank all of our volunteers for once again coming Wow, What a Fabulous Day... the out to make a spectacular event...... weather was incredible, the chili delicious and the music was fun! What a fantastic Also a huge thank you to Donna event Chili Fest was once again, thanks to Reader for being our photographer as well the members of the Preservation Club, the as George Strunk. Chili Cookers and the Judges! As for the rest of the facts!!! We We had 8 Teams compete on Satur- raised almost $1500 for the Elderville Fire day, November 12, 2016. Department “jaws of life”. We also are donating a little over $300 to the Lake The Good, The Bad and The Ugly- led Cherokee Fireworks by Tommy Pelton and assisted by Ken and Janie Pope. The Preservation Club has had a fabu- lous year with four fantastic events starting Faulk Sum Shoe - led by Erin Summerlin off with the Easter Egg Hunt, then Wet & and assisted by Ronny Summerlin, Marie Wild, followed by Family Fun Fest and photo by Donna Reader, taken at Chili Fest 2016 and Aaron Shoemaker, Vicki Faulkner. ending with Chili Fest! This doesn’t just happen, it takes a lot of hard work from Cherokee Chili Cookers - led by Kevin all of our members along with the aid of Copeland and assisted by Jeff Fairbanks, several volunteers and I would like to say Regina Fairbanks, Jerry Luker Gary Shopper’s to all, “Job Well Done”. Stewart and Wendle Smith The final project for 2016 was the 2017 Corner Chili Masters - led by Gwen Skinner and Lake Cherokee Calendar. Thank you Judy assisted by Terry Kozeluh, Zoey Gideon, FOR SALE Owens for taking on this project again and 2013 G3 Pontoon. 22 feet. Black. Single owner. Yamaha Robert Kozeluh, Leah Modisette and congratulations on another beautiful calen- 115 4 stroke. Runs perfectly. No problems. Wrap around Kevin Modisette dar. We would also like to thank all of our seating with dual captain’s chairs. Snap in carpet. Bimini top. Boat cover with sponsors! snaps on exterior- never used. Tandem axle trailer with new tires this year. Grandma Ruby’s Chili - led by Roxanne Additions: $800 snap in carpet, $300 ski pole. Also added depth finder, front Lane-Brink and assisted by Fred Brink, The Preservation Club met for the last LED head lights, 3 rear under water LED lights, and extra battery with cut off Carrie Crelia, Travis Hollenshead, Court- time in 2016. It it with great regret that switch. Asking payoff. Currently $27K 903-720-9108 ney Brink and Dani Martin Mora. our secretary Jan Pelton, who has served Hospital bed $150 as an officer of this club since it’s incep- Forgetaboutit -Led by Carol Staiti and Entertainment center $40 tion, resigns her post. I personally would All wood dresser with mirror $75 assisted by Pete Staiti like to thank Jan for her dedication to the Paddle boat $275 club. We will miss her witty narratives 903.431.3379 The Buck Stops Here led by Bart Owens each month! That being said, we are now and assisted by Darrell Wolven in need of a secretary. Troy-Bilt 5 HP Super Tomahawk Chipper/Shredder. Battery or pull cord start. Complete with Operation/Parts Manual. $90 OBO. Call 903-643-3200 or and the late-comer...... We will take a short break after the 903-736-5402. enormously successful year that we have Dirk Lee assisted by Robbie and Julie 14’ Old Town Kayak will sell for $750 ($1400 new) with all accessories had! We will meet again on the Third 903.235.3715- Hope and Victor Thursday in March to start it all again! and the Winners Were: All Lake Cherokee residents are invit- ed to become members of the Preservation WILL BUY Originality: The Good, The Bad and The Will buy your unwanted boat, trailer, motor, watercraft, ATV, golf cart or RV Club, or just to attend a meeting to see if it and pay you cash. Please call 903-658-2994. If no answer, please leave a Ugly; Best Non Traditional - Faulk Sum is something in which they would like to message; thank you. Shoe; The People Choice Award went to become active. We welcome all! Dirk Lee; Third place Traditional went Want to buy: good, clean, used, Honda Element. I am not interested in to The Buck Stops Here; Second Place Jane Wolven anything but a Honda Element. If you have one please call with a price. Must Traditional went to Forgetaboutit, and the be in excellent condition. Call my home number 903-657-6867. Winner of Traditional went to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Chili Fest photos, page 7 15
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1027 Nov NP Ad v3.indd 16 A special Thank 11/2/16 11:21 AM you to Peggy and LARCS Glen Kernohan! Peggy provided and Ladies arranged all the Bridge beautiful fall decora- tions; Glen setup all by Bette Slade the tables and chairs.
Susan Deeds as photographer and Bette Slade as LARCS Chatter correspondent.
Sharing a laugh are Fredna Harris, Cissy Covnet, Frances Beavers, and Linda Latham. November 2nd brought in the season for Filling the chairs for the three tables of Thanksgiving and the bridge luncheon meeting bridge were Fredna Harris, Cissy Covnet, Frances for the Larc Ladies group held at the Cherokee Beavers, Linda Latham, Wanda Wallace, Donna Water Office’s Recreation Room. These covered Knox, Susan Deeds, Jeanne Collins, Debbie Hob- dish luncheons seem more food focused than on son, Peggy Kernohan, Bette Slade, Carol Ehl. dealing the cards, however we do get four rounds Jeanne was our low “lucky” special winner and of playing time. Debbie Hobson was high winner.
One more time (as the old saying goes) ...we Shareholders are invited to come once, twice thank Peggy Kernohan for the festive array of or as often as they would enjoy this easy social pumpkins, turkeys and fall colors. Please take game playing group. Our luncheons are held time to glance at the picture of the holiday themed the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 with table. We also appreciate the talents of our mem- members furnishing the covered dishes. Other ber, Susan Deeds, who is serving as our official games are played on Wednesdays at noon. Infor- Standing are Wanda Wallace, Donna Knox, Jeanne Collins, Debbie Hobson, photographer. mation may be obtained through a call to any one of the above members. Come help us have even Peggy Kernohan, Bette Slade, Carol Ehl beside granddaughter Jaclyn Howell. more fun! 16
Knife, Fork and Trowel Meeting November 8, 2016
YOU MISSED OUT if you were in line voting or anywhere else on Tues- day. Gwen Skinner and Terry Kozeluh provided the most delicious center- piece of our meal – Smoked Turkey and Ham. I don’t think our vegetable and salad table has ever been so loaded with dishes from our wonderful cooks. The dessert table is never lacking in goodies. Needless to say, we all enjoyed a bountiful feast.
Due to a family emergency we were not able to have our speaker on Flood Insurance, but he has assured us he will come another time.
We all enjoyed visiting with each other and getting caught up on news of all the activities on the lake. We are so thankful to live in such an active and caring community. Our donation box of non-perishable food items was overflowing with items for The Samaritan House in Tatum. We will be bring- ing more food items for them again to our December 13th meeting.
Our guests and hopefully new members were Angela Daughtry, Roxanne Nov 1st - Colin Brady, still wakeboarding on beautiful Lake Cherokee! Brink, James & Holly Treadway and Stephen & Romnie Scott. Lucky door- prize winners were Susan Deeds and John Harris.
Our December meeting will feature Soups, Vegetable/Fruit Plates, Corn- bread and of course, Desserts. Also, we are asking anyone wanting to partici- pate in our Toy Drive to bring an unwrapped gift for a boy or girl. We will do Randy’s Mobile Power Wash this in partnership with the Fishing Club. House Boathouse Maintenance Repair
Everyone that lives on Lake Cherokee is encouraged to come to Knife, Fork and Trowel. We meet the second Tuesday of each month (exception – no meeting in January) from September through May. We meet downstairs at the Randy Neeley CWC office from 6:00 to approximately 7:30. We eat, visit, have programs (903) 576-5519 and get to know our fellow residents. If you are interested in coming or want to be put on our call list, please call Betty Heim at 903-643-7535. [email protected]
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