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New Building Permit Procedures

In order to avoid delays, contractors, builders and shareholders preparing for construction projects should contact the CWC office and arrange to receive the new forms and procedures for construction activities on the lake. The new process and forms place greater controls on construction and require additional inspections during the project. No increases in permit fees are anticipated, and the forms are one page and simple. We can fax, mail or email them to you or you can pick them up at the office. The changes are in effect now. 

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HOTTER THAN HELL CAR SHOW A SUCCESS


Sydney Allen's 1949 Mercury

Despite a temperature on the CWC parking lot of 106, and a heat index over 112, the first CWC Car Show was a success, and clearly demonstrated that we love our rides. The purpose was to see if there was an interest in such an event, and that was clearly the case. We had 17 cars and trucks entered and a large crowd of folks who came to see them despite the heat. We will do it again, but from now on, it will be in much more moderate weather, and will be better publicized.
 

1952 Bentley and 1947 Packard
 

The participants will all be listed here so that you can see how your ride may have fit in with the rest of them, in case you were not sure and did not attend. The oldest car in the show was Chuck and Diane Conrad's meticulously restored 1947 Packard. They also brought their 1952 Bentley. Added some real international class to the event. Chuck has been the National President of the Classic Car Club of America. Former CWC Treasurer and Longview city councilman Sydney Allen brought his bright red 1949 Mercury Coupe. Glen Kernohan displayed his 1950 Ford Pickup. It belonged to his Dad, and Glen recently gave the truck to his son. Donnie and the Matter clan brought in three of their mud racing trucks. Young Colby Matter was there with his rig. He recently took a trophy in a large national event. He's been racing since he was about thirteen.

Jack Carlton's 1961 Plymouth
 

One of the most popular cars on display was Jack Carlton's 1961 Plymouth Fury convertible. Others present included John Carlin's 1964 1/2 Mustang convertible, Dr. John Guttry's beautiful 1964 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup and twice retired CWC Patrol Officer Al Overton's 1994 Pontiac Trans Am. Al says the Trans Am is for sale, but he has said that before. 
 

Phillip Vaughn, who originally conceived the idea for the show back last spring, brought over his 1987 Mustang GT convertible and his 1974 Corvette Stingray. Ed and Carol Wall brought in their 1979 El Camino. Mike Sabin displayed his 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV and Gary Nelson showed off his 2008 Z6 Corvette. The newest car in the show was Garland and Jeannie Erwin's 2009 Shelby GT-H convertible that makes us Mustang convertible owners' mouths water. 
 

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SAFE BOATING AND CWC RULE REMINDER: 

When meeting an oncoming watercraft on a boat road, operators must reduce their watercraft speed to headway speed (idle speed, no wake speed) from the point the two watercraft are within fifty feet of one another, until the two watercrafts’ sterns have passed each other.  This reminder is being published again as a reminder that reduced speed in the boat road is not only a courtesy to your fellow boaters, it is a rule that, if reported, can carry stiff fines.  So, enjoy your boating safely and frequently review the CWC Boating Rules concerning all special rules that apply to boating at Lake Cherokee.

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Kid's Fishing Contest
Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010
9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M. 
At the Lake Stock Ponds at the Highway 149 Boat Ramp

 
Sponsored by the
Cherokee Fishing Club

 Fishing poles and bait will be furnished, Free Cookies, Cold Drinks and Trophies! 
This is a Free, kids only event, and is open to all Leaseholders family members and guests. Kids 13 and under may fish. A responsible adult leaseholder or cardholder must accompany the child.

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Photo Contest Announcement
 

Just Shoot Me!!  Share your artistic talent with everyone during the Fine Arts Review and Photo Contest on Saturday, September 25.  Enter your best and favorite photos from Lake Cherokee in the photo contest. Winning entries will be selected to appear in next year’s Preservation Club calendar.  All entries will be available for viewing during the exhibit.  Photo entries should be submitted in print, but available digitally for reproduction and should be submitted no later than Labor Day.  High resolution preferred.  Please contact Jan Pelton to submit your entry at 903-643-0296 or jpelton@gmail.com .
Event sponsored by the Lake Cherokee Preservation Club.

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Fine Arts Review

Saturday, September 25 11:00pm – 3:00pm Cherokee Water Company Office NK-20 Lake Cherokee Sponsored by The Lake Cherokee Preservation Club

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 Maiden Voyage!

By Vern Staub

On the 4th of July weekend I bought a sailboat  - a small 2-person 1984 version but in very good condition. The person selling it didn't have the foggiest notion of how to rig it since others in her family were the ones who had done the sailing and they weren't available.  So my son and I, neither of whom have any knowledge of sailing, spent the better part of an afternoon trying to figure how to attach the rats nest of pulleys, ropes, cleats, cables, sail, rudder, centerboard, mast, boom, etc. all lying in the bottom of the boat.  We were finally rescued by a friend of my next door neighbor who knew about sailing. Funny how it all looks so easy and logical when it is finally put together.     
 

My son took the boat out for the maiden voyage and then decided  to take his two sons (ages 3 and 6) out for a spin.  They were doing some serious tacking (for those ignorant in sailing terminology, tacking is a nautical term that means zigzagging across wind) down our cove in front of our boat dock. I suggested he let his 6 year old son man the tiller and that was not a good idea.  His son pulled the tiller in the wrong direction and with the help of a gust of wind, his mother, grandmother and and I stood in shock as the boat suddenly capsized - my son was the first to fall out since he was on the side closest to the water, and then his boys were catapulted out as their side heaved into the air. No one was hurt, but neither of the boys would get on the boat again.  Need I mention the strong case for life jackets? Getting the boat upright was a major challenge. The manual says to simply stand on the centerboard (the long part that hangs below the boat), grab the side of the boat, lean back and pull the sucker back over. Sounds easy, but we found out after numerous attempts that getting on that centerboard from the water is physically impossible and can make one feel pretty ridiculous when all your neighbors on both sides of the cove are being thoroughly entertained by the whole episode. 

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VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS

In the near future, you may begin encountering CWC Patrol Checkpoints at different locations around the lake. If you are a shareholder and have the proper vehicle decals, you will simply be waived on through without stopping.

Others may be stopped and asked their purpose or destination on the lake roads, and we will maintain a file of license plate numbers and destinations for future reference. The primary purpose of the checkpoints is to establish or refresh knowledge that our roads and property are private, even though they may be publically accessible.  Those stopped should not be delayed for more than a few seconds.

When our Patrol stops those with no decals at night, or sets up a daytime checkpoint, it is not something we do just because we can. It is an important part of our efforts to maintain the security and privacy of our community. Even if it occasionally inconveniences you or your friends for a few seconds, please be supportive. We are doing it to protect you, your property and your investment.