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Volume 14, Issue 10

Callender Lake Lines

Covering Your Community News

October 2014

Board of Directors

President

Jo Ann Ishmael

903-469-3200

Vice-President

Eddie Hueston

903-469-3292

Secretary

Sara Kesler

903-469-3906

Treasurer

Jan Liedtke

903-469-3790

Security

Lynn Hogan

903-469-3230

Architectural Control

Tilla Strickland

903-469-3806

Community Center

Jan Liedtke

903-469-3790

Fish & Wild Life

Larry Giles

903-469-4456

Lake Silting

John Harwood

903-469-3457

Public Areas

Eddie Hueston

903-469-3292

Publicity

John Harwood

903-469-3457

Sanitation

Debra Abbuhl

903-469-4530

Restrictions

Jo Ann Ishmael

903-469-3200

Roads

Larry Giles

903-469-4456

Audit

Eddie Hueston

903-469-3292

Legal

Jo Ann Ishmael

903-469-3200

Recreation

Sara Kesler

903-469-3906

Office 903-469-3080

Tue, Thu - 8:30 to 5:00 Saturday - 9:00 to 1:00

Neighborly Support

Our thoughts and prayers for Calvin Hogan, Mike Marler, and John

Harwood for both John and his daughter, Katie.

Our condolences to the family of Mike Hockman. The passing of Mike

was a shock to us all. He held a special place in our hearts. He will be

missed.

Parents: In effort to have the safest situation for your

children. Please park in the parking lot when

waiting for your children before and after

school. This will ensure they do not have to

cross in front of the bus or any incoming vehi-

cles when loading and unloading from the

bus. Also, please help save our grass and be

sure to park on the asphalt. Thank you for

helping us protect your children.

Have you moved? Annual billing will go out November 1st

for 2015 dues. If you have moved or changed your mailing

address please let the office know by emailing at

[email protected] by 10/30/14.

To the Road’s Committee for the wonderful repair of the entrance!

Thank You

When: October 25, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Meet at the Children’s Park

What: Bring hammers, pry bars and “want to.”

Looking forward to seeing you there!!

PIER REPAIR DAY

RESALE SHOP

HALF PRICE SALE!!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2014

9:00AM - 2:00PM

(Weather Permitting)

BARGAINS GALORE CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS

Keith Dillion

460 Island Dr

972-979-7008

New Homes, Add-ons & Remodeling

CALLENDER LAKE LINES VOLUME 14, ISSUE 10 October 2014

NOTICE:

Public Areas and easements are not dumping grounds (including

limbs, and deadfall). Some of these areas include:

Boat Launch Swim Beach Elm Circle

Children’s Park The “Y” Bar Ditches

Fishing Pier Island Circle Dead Ends


Red Hat

September luncheon was at Red

Lobster and was enjoyed by

all .Betty Cockrell was our host-

ess. October 16 at 12:30, we are

going to Ben Wheeler to

Moore’s Store. I hear

the Chicken Fried Steak is a

must, and don't forget the on-

ion rings. Yum! Gloria Beck is

the hostess. November 20 at

12:30 we are going to Lago Del

Pino at 14706 C.R 1134 off

Spur 364. The Menu is wonder-

ful with Blackened Shrimp

w/Jalapeno sausage, Lemon

Thyme Chicken and more. JoAnn

Seberger will be our hostess. The

Christmas party is December

4@ 12:30 at the Potpourri

House. We all enjoy

the beautiful decor and the shop-

ping . Hope you can come join

in on the fun. Happy Hatting.

Question: Call Charisse

903-469-4824 .

Richard P. Abbuhl

Robert Armstrong

Richard Baker

David Bass

John Bradfield

Ephrim M. Braley III

Sidney Bromhall**

Keith Burpee

Dick Camp

C.A. Cockrell

Loren Daniels

David Denney

Rob Dimick**

Bill Dodson**

Ken Ellenberg

Bruce Ferguson

Dave Franklin

Turner Garner

Cynthia Gottsman

Harley Gottsman

George (Bill) Gramley

Thomas A Griffiths **

Forrest W. Higgins

Calvin G. Hogan

Don Hollis

Lonnie Johnson**

Joe Jordan

Dennis Keith

Gerald Kessler

Mike Kirkpatrick

Leonard Loftin

Johnny Mack**

Jennifer McCage**

Joseph McCage

Jimmy McPike

Billy Neighbors, Jr.

Billy Neighbors, Sr.

Pat Paterson**

Dave Perry

Joe Pritchett, Sr.**

Russell Rowe

Damon Southard

Jim Stafford**

Gary Stephens**

Charles Tait

David Thompson**

Robert Viana

Charles Waddle

Jay Wiesner

**deceased


Veterans Day Celebration 11/11

Flag raising at 11:00 AM

Lunch at 11:30 AM

Pulled Pork with all the fixings. Come join us at the community center to honor our Veterans!

ATTENTION:

Below is our current list of Veterans. If you or someone you know in our com-

munity is a Veteran and not included on the list, please submit the name to

Charisse @ 903-469-4824. Thank you!

AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY

WHO: YOU

WHAT: FRIENDSHIP CLUB

WHERE: COMMUNITY CENTER

WHEN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH @ 2PM

SPEAKER: LAURA McCLENDON, CERTIFIED

NATURAL HEALTH CONSULANT AND

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

DELICIOUS APPLE DESSERTS WILL BE PROVIDED

Rating

A/C & Heating AIR Services 903-677-2227 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 1

A/C & Heating At Your Service Appliance & AC 903-519-2420 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 1

A/C & Heating Athens A/C & Heat Chris Howell 903-675-3255 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 2

A/C & Heating Shiflet Air Services 903-752-6786 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 1

A/C & Heating Repair Taylor Service 903-567-2084 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 1

Appliance Repair Athens Appliance Repair 903-288-4006 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 1

Ceramic Tile Flooring/Shower Ken Kirk 903-312-0558 5.0 4.0 5.0 5.0 1

Construction Johnny Peavey 903-825-2424 4.0 3.5 1.0 5.0 1

Electrical Charles Stubbs 903-286-8160 4.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 1

Electrical Michael Peavey 903 479-3990 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 5

Glass Repair Van Zandt Glass 903-567-0922 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 1

Handyman/Remodeling Geary Johnson 903-469-4611 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 1

Handyman/Remodeling Glenn Kenyon 903-830-6468 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 1

House Cleaning Adriana Sierra 903-360-0653 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4

Landscaping/Yard Work LawnMasters 903-677-1962 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 2

Painter Dean Chisham 903-833-1760 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 1

Plumbing Eugene Atkins 903-570-1496 4.5 5.0 4.5 5.0 2

Plumbing Batie's Plumbing - Ronnie Batie 903-852-5883 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4

Septic Service Joey Ridgle 903-469-9517 5.0 4.3 4.3 4.3 3

Septic Service Spanky's Septic System 903-675-8628 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 1

Siding Coffelt’s Custom Vinyl Siding 903-880-2034 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 1

Tree Service Canales Tree Service - “Antonio” Canales 903-681-1622 4.4 4.8 4.8 5.0 5

Tree Service Gustavo Ortiz 903-292-2869 3.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 1

Tree Service Richard Graham 903-343-8673 1.0 4.0 1.0 2.0 1

updated September 19, 2014

Need various services, such as a plumber, an electrician, a tree trimmer, a painter, etc? We would like to take opportunity to help provide

that ever asked question, “Who do I call?” Below is a list of contractors and service providers, contact numbers and ratings based on four

criteria: dependability, price, customer service, and quality of work. Below are currently submitted service providers.

You can submit your ratings directly to the Callender Lake office via hardcopy or by email at [email protected] or you can also email

your submission to [email protected]. When providing a rating, please rate from 1 to 5, with 1 being very dissatisfied to 5

being very satisfied. Provide a rating in each of the categories.

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Board Meeting Minutes

Callender Lake Property Owners Improvement Association

Saturday, October 11, 2014

The CLPOIA Board meeting was called to order by President Jo Ann Ishmael at 1:00 PM in the

Callender Lake Community Center. Eight Board members were present. Director John Harwood had an

excused absence. Seventeen guests were in attendance.

The invocation was given by Lynn Hogan. All attendees voiced the Pledge of Allegience.

President Ishmael announced the absence of one Board members, John Harwood due to family medical

issues. President Ishmael ask for approval of Agenda. Larry Giles made motion that Agenda be revised

by adding Road Repairs to Callender Lake Drive to New Business.

Seconded by Sara Kesler. Motion passed unanimously.

OPENING COMMENTS

President Ishmael thanked everyone for attending today’s meeting. She further stated she wanted to

clear up some confusion as to what happened Monday evening here in our community. Per Constable

Pat Jordan, it was not a gunshot wound but a self inflected wound with a stick in or near the ear. The

victim has mental and drug problems and was visiting a resident here. He was care flighted to a local

hospital.

OFFICER'S REPORTS

Secretary’s Report - Sara Kesler reported that the minutes from the September 2014 meeting and

minutes from the Annual meeting were circulated via email and published in the CL Lines. If there are

no corrections and with no objections from the Board, she moved to dispense with the reading of the

minutes from the September meetings and these minutes be approved and filed for record. Motion was

seconded by Eddie Hueston. The motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer's Report - Jan Liedtke announced the reconciliation report had been handed out and she

would be happy to answer any questions after the Monthly meeting. Next month the balance will be

much lower since the payment for road repairs will be deducted.

She moved that the reconciliation report be approved and filed for audit. Motion seconded by Sara

Kesler. The motion passed unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Architectural Control Committee – Tilla Strickland reported two permits issued; one for a new house

on the Island and one for a storage building on Whipporwill.

Four violation letters regarding Neat and Orderly were mailed.

Audit Committee - Eddie Hueston announced Chair Sue Stephens reported that the audit for the first

half of 2014 is set to begin at the end of October

Fish and Wildlife – Larry Giles reported the Fish and Wildlife met on October 4, 2014 with all

members present. After a welcome to all the new members the committee got down to important

problems at hand. The committee was given a print out of the By-Laws pertaining to the requirements

of the Fish and Wildlife committee. Each member was ask about things they felt needed to be dealt

with by F & W to improve our lake. Several items became the consistence views of the committee.

First was that in order to do anything we needed to work with Hickory Hills F & W. Future plans for

joint meetings were discussed and planned pending their approval. Per Larry, Hickory Hills is very

interested in a joint meeting regarding our lake.

Next assignments were given to members to further study the following perceived areas of concern:

1. Zebra Mussels

2. Wash down station for boats

3. Grass Carp

4. Boat and engine sizes for our lake

5. Signs at the boat ramps

It was agreed that the committee would meet again on the 25th after the work day to report on the

findings of these sub-committees on these items.

You got a hammer, pry bar, or just want to? October 25th at 9:00am we will be meeting at the children’s

park to begin the work on all of the public fishing docks. We would like to invite all members of the

association to come and be a part of this work day.

Legal Advisory Committee - Jo Ann Ishmael stated the LAC did not meet this month.

Maintenance:

Community Center - Jan Liedtke stated no report.

Public Areas - Eddie Hueston reported restrooms at the Swim Park were winterized. The project to

remove limbs of trees overhanging roadways has continued on Dogwood, Sundown, Long Shadow and

Callender Lake Drive. This is not everything but it is a start.

Pruning of overgrown shrubs near the community entrance was completed in support of the

Beautification Committee’s efforts.

Members of the Beautification Committee have worked weekly to maintain, upgrade and install new

landscape plants at the entrance gate, both sign beds and around the Community Center. Selected bare

areas around the Center are being seeded with Rebel Fescue grass.

Roads - Larry Giles stated the road committee proudly wants everyone to know that all of the work

approved and funded by the Board has been completed to the satisfaction of the committee’s

representative overseeing the work. How about the entrance to our community!

The committee is proceeding with identification of problem areas in our roads. The committee is also

surveying our community for areas of tree limb growth over and into the electric lines serving our

community. This information will be used to present to TVEC for the trimming and removal of such

tree limb obstruction areas. If we can get this taken care of by the power company before winter we can

expect far less power outages.

Doug Farris continued his efforts to repair pot holes in our roads. For this we are thankful.

I personally want to thank this committee for their work on the roads. I have never seen such an interest

by members of our association in planning for the future of our roads. Never have I seen leadership like

that of Charles Tait and participation of members from skilled engineers to house wives. I think I speak

for all of us that live here in saying thanks and keep up the good work.

Some additional ground/road work to be done in front of the Resale Shop (Timber Grove) with the

expense being funded by the Resale Shop. No cost to the association.

Publicity- No Report

Recreation Committee – Sara Kesler reported the Recreation Committee met Tuesday, October 7, 2014

with the new Chair, Charisse Holland. The RC will continue to meet on the first Tuesday of the month

at 9:00am as in the past. Discussion and plans for the Veterans Day lunch were made. Lunch will be

served at 11:30am following the Flag Raising ceremony at 11:00am at the flag pole entrance to

Callender Lake.

Next meeting will be Tuesday, November 4 at 9:00am at which time final details for Veterans Day will

be made and the Christmas Party (December 6) will be planned.

President Ishmael ask if any new residents are Veterans or know of a resident that is a Veteran to please

furnish their name and military branch to Charisse so they can be recognized and their name posted at

our Veterans Day luncheon. Charisse phone number will be posted in the Lines.

Sanitation and Pollution - Debra Abbuhl reported the Sanitation and Pollution committee of three, me,

myself and I met on a porch overlooking the lake one morning this past week. Coffee was provided, but

I did not provide doughnuts much to the displeasure of myself and me.

We discussed the need for a few more committee members especially since I found working with

myself mundane, which was echoed by me. Therefore, if anyone is interested in joining the fun of

participating on the Sanitation and Pollution committee, please contact me or myself.

During our meeting we evaluated the current large dumpster schedule which is: March, May, July and

September. This leaves the fall and winter with no large dumpster. We decided to change the months to

a more quarterly basis, taking into account holidays. The new months will be: January, April, July and

September. The actual date to be announced.

We are also reviewing option for limb and dead fall disposal for the community and will keep you

posted on our plans and ideas. One idea we are considering is hiring a tree company that has a chipper

and let people sign up for the chipper. Since this is not budgeted for, residents would be liable for the

cost of their own chipping. With a few more volunteers, we could come up with more ideals. Please

contact me if interested in volunteering for the Sanitation and Pollution committee.

Security and Fire – Lynn Hogan reported his committee met with the officers of Elite Security

Company. We agreed to have one of their officers at our gate for 32 hours per week on a scrambled

schedule rather than a set schedule. In cooperation and coordination with Charles Tait and the Roads

Committee, we got installed new conduit from the Guard Shack to the phone box. The work went off

like clockwork. Lloyd with Securac has agreed to train members of the security committee on the

security system and card access system. Lloyd pointed out that we have 160 access cards not registered

to anyone but are out there and active. His recommendation is to cancel all of them. Once turned off,

the person or persons using the card would have to come to the office to get the card turned back on.

Then Sherri could get the contact information.

President Ishmael stated that about three years ago, approximately 600 cards were turned off causing

people who were using the cards to come to the office and get registered. Hopefully the same thing will

happen with these being turned off. It is real important to know to whom the cards are going to and to

have this information.

Other Reports

CVZCC/ GLPC/ Legislative – C.A. Cockrell’s report attached

No Unfinished Business

New Business

Eddie Hueston moved that the following members of our community be appointed and confirmed as

committee members for this year: ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL – Dan Peden,

BEAUTIFICATION – Rene King, FISH AND WILDLIFE – Mike Marler, Becky Sossamon, and Jerry

Sossamon, RECREATION- Darrell Holland, Gerald Kesler, Linda Rhodes, Penny Sarver, James

Sarver, Anna Viana, Ray Viana, Jaquita Winkle, Steve Winkle, and Jennifer Wood,

ROADS – Elain Giles, Richard Thompson and Ray Viana

SECURITY AND FIRE – Ronnie Liedtke, Chairman, Joan Baker, Richard Baker, Diane Johnson,

Geary Johnson, Gerald Kesler, Thomas King, Jeff Smith, Jennifer Wood, and Richard Wood.

Seconded by Jan Liedtke. Motion passed unanimously.

President Ishmael announced these committee members are in addition to the ones previously named

last month. Lots of volunteers have come forth and for this we are so appreciative

Next on New Business Agenda Larry Giles made a motion for expenditures of $4500 to road repairs

on 200 block of Callender Drive be approved. Previous bid for this same job was $7140. Charles Boyce

agreed to drop his price to do this work while his road equipment and machinery was still out here.

Motion seconded by Sara Kesler. Motion passed unanimously. President Ishmael stated this money is

part of the funds from our CD which was set aside for road repairs. We will continue to use oil sand as

well. If we recover money from two foreclosures, that money will be earmarked for more road repairs.

President Ishmael had two announcements in closing. One was regarding the donation that CLPOIA

made to the Edom Volunteer Fire Department. She showed the EVFD Tee shirt that will be a door prize

drawing at next month’s Board meeting. Extra shirts are available by contacting Edom Volunteer Fire

Department.

President Ishmael’s second closing remark was announcing the Van Zandt County Precinct Watch

Program Crime Prevention parade and fair Saturday, October 18 at First Monday Grounds. Parade at

10:00am with food, fun, games, live music and entertainment. You can also visit the VZC Command

Center vehicle.

Guest from floor inquired as to what the Fish and Wildlife committee was doing about the grass carp.

Larry Giles responded that a committee was studying the situation and gathering information about

grass carp. There will be no more grass carp added to our lake.

Jan Liedtke announced appreciation to President Jo Ann Ishmael for her dedication and leadership

and wished her a speedy recovery in her upcoming surgery.

Sara Kesler acknowledged Mike Marler in attendance and thanked him for his guidance with the road

construction. Having two engineers with the road repairs made such a difference.

Larry Giles made motion to adjourn at 1:35pm. Seconded by Tilla Strickland. Motion carried.

CLPOIA Secretary CLPOIA President

CALLENDER LAKE LINES VOLUME 14, ISSUE 9

October 2014

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Exercise 8:00 AM Cards 1:00

2 3 Exercise 8:00 AM

4 Resale Shop

9:00 to

2:00

5

6 Exercise 8:00 AM

7 Ceramic Class 1:00


9

10 Exercise 8:00 AM

11 Board Mtg 2:00 PM

12 13 Exercise 8:00 AM Friendship Club 12:00 PM



16 Red Hats 12:30

17 Exercise 8:00 AM

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19

20 Exercise 8:00 AM




25 Pier Repair - Children’s Park 9:00 - 2:00




30 31 Exercise 8:00 AM Hallow-een

CALLENDER LAKE LINES VOLUME 14, ISSUE 9

November 2014

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Resale Shop 9:00 to 2:00

2 Daylight Savings Time Ends

3 Exercise 8:00 AM

4 5 Exercise 8:00 AM Cards

6

7 Exercise 8:00 AM

8 Board Mtg 2:00 PM

9 10 Exercise 8:00 AM Friendship Club 2:00

11 Veterans Day Flag Raising and Luncheon 11:00

12 Exercise 8:00 AM Cards


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18 19 Exercise 8:00 AM Cards 1:00

20 Red Hats 12:30

21 Exercise 8:00 AM

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25 26 Exercise 8:00 AM Cards

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28 Exercise 8:00 AM

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