COMMUNITY CENTER WORKDAY - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH

In preparation for Market Day's in November we are going to "spruce up" around the community center.  Everyone, no matter your skill level is invited to come out and help as we paint, mow, landscape, do a little of this and that around the center.  Coffee will be perkin' for you early folks and if you can come later that is fine too.  We will get started around 7 but you come when you can. 
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.  See Ya There Neighbor!  If you have any questions, call Ron at 377-1936.

IVANHOE MARKET DAYS - SAT. NOVEMBER 5TH

If you didn't attend last year, you missed a great time.  Please mark this day on your calendar and make plans to come out and visit with your neighbors and buy some early Christmas presents!  Thanks to Karen Hamilton and the Friends of Ivanhoe for all your hard work.

OCTOBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

MONTHLY PARKS AND LAKES REPORT

September has been a quiet month with the kids back in school and vacations over with.  Again, let me thank all of you who volunteer your time and equipment to mow our parks.  We have not mowed as often as I would like, but due to lack of rain we didn't want what grass we did have burning up.  There have been some reports of damage done to signs in the parks and dam areas.  REMEMBER:  If you get caught, charges will be brought against you.  Please note that the big dumpster is no longer at the community center.  It is put there during the summer months so people using the swim area or community center can get rid of their trash.  Thank you to Byron and Aileen Holley for the donation of the three cement pots with flowers for the front of the office area.  On the Clean-up/Repair Community Center Day which is scheduled for October 15th, more work will be done to improve the front of the office area.  We have several projects planned over the next couple of months in the park areas too, just needed to wait for cooler weather....I will keep you posted on what is planned and if you would like to help, you are more than welcome.  Ron Sikora, IPOIA (Parks and Lakes) 

OCTOBER MONTHLY IPOIA MEETING

The October IPOIA meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 8th at 10:30 a.m.  at the Buck Priest Community Center. 

IPOIA - EMAIL ADDRESS

This Blog was established to keep you informed about the happenings in Ivanhoe.  Your comments are appreciated but we feel that property owners need a personal contact with a board member for some of the questions that have been asked on the blog.  Therefore, your IPOIA Board has set up a email address so that you can send your comments/questions in and you should receive an answer within 24 hours.  Remember one very important fact.  The IPOIA is only responsible for the Parks and Lake areas within Ivanhoe so we ask that you only email questions concerning the IPOIA.   All other questions need to be directed to the City of Ivanhoe.  IPOIA.Board@gmail.com

FYI

Here is some interesting information if you are over 60 and need a ride into town.  The East Texas Support Services, Inc. will come to your house, pick you up and take you to town and bring you back home when you are finished.  For Veterans or the disabled if under 60, the fee is $5.  Please call 1-800-256-6111 or 409-384-8751.  If these services are not used, we may lose them in Tyler Co. If you  know anyone who might benefit from this service please give them the phone numbers.  The Rural Transportation Driver that I spoke with is going to drop some flyers off at the office with more detailed information and I will post when they become available.   

SEPTEMBER 2011 IVANHOE NEWSLETTER

September 2011 Annual Meeting Report

Wow! What a great Annual Meeting. The room was packed and we took care of business. The property owners in Ivanhoe ROCK!
Here is the line up of the Board of Directors, IPOIA:
Patsy Morris - President
Ron Sikora - Vice President
Chuck Vonderlin - Treasurer
Connie Rudd - Secretary
Karen Hamilton - Member
Mollie Vieau -Member
Don Saenger - Member
Welcome back to Chuck Vonderlin and new member Don Saenger
The "Friends of Ivanhoe" put on a great sack luncheon and don't forget about Market Days which will take place November 5th. Outside booths available to rent just contact Karen Hamilton 409-283-2832

OFFICE HOURS FOR THE IPOIA
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 9 am - 3pm

IPOIA ANNUAL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 10

The IPOIA Annual Meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the community center. The annual meeting is open to all property owners however, you must be member in good standing to vote. We will have a BBQ sandwich luncheon with chips, dessert and a drink for $5 and will start serving once the city meeting is over. So, come have lunch, visit with your neighbors and stay for the annual meeting at 2 p.m.

UPDATE ON IVANHOE PARKS AND LAKES

This notice is for all who read the blog and don't live out here full time. If you haven't made a trip to Ivanhoe this summer, you are probably unaware of the terrible drought we have experienced. Our lakes are way down and we have had to restrict the use of motorized boats on both Lake Charmaine and Lake Galahad. Old Timers from this area have said that they have never seen it this dry. Many of our trees are stressed and it looks like many have died. It has been a hot summer and as of this writting no relief in site. It gets pretty bad when you almost (notice I said almost) wish for a tropical depression to bring us rain. If you do decide to come and check out your property, please remember the BURN BAN is on with zero tolerance. A spark from a grill or cigarette could cause a fire with our current dry conditions so please be careful. Even though we have had these conditions, work has been done in many of the park areas to improve them for future use. You will notice new signs have been installed and bulkheads replaced to protect our parks for use by property owners and their guests. Plans are being made to improve playground equipment and do much need work on our community center this fall.

Ron Sikora, IPOIA Parks and Lakes Chairman

BULKHEAD WORK COMPLETE AT COMMUNITY CENTER

The bulkhead repairs are complete at the community center swim area. Thanks to Truman for doing a great job!

BULKHEAD REPAIRS STARTED AT COMMUNITY CENTER SWIM AREA

Bulkhead replacement is underway and should be finished before the weekend. Please be aware of construction area.

AUGUST 2011 NEWSLETTER

RAINBOW AT LAKE CHARMAINE

Took this picture at the Lake Charmaine Community Center park yesterday. We did receive some rain this past week but our lake level has remained the same. We still need several inches of rainfall to begin filling our lakes again. Thank you for observing all posted signs in our parks and lake areas.

KWUD Local Radio Station

Check this out on the web. It is a great source of local information and weather radar.

WALKWAY TO NEW ENTRANCE IPOIA OFFICE

Volunteer's showed up bright and early this morning to build the new walkway for the entrance to the IPOIA office.

Sherwood Forest No. Park Cleanup Update

We got the clean up done before we were blessed with some much need rain! The park looks great. We are looking for volunteers that would be willing to mow this park on a regular basis. Please contact Ron at 377-1936.

BULKHEAD REPAIR PLANNED

Bulkhead replacement is scheduled to start the week of July 18th on the bulkhead located at the community center swim area. During this time the area will be roped off and off limits for safety reasons. If you want to take a swim there is a swim area located at Candy Cane Park and Charmaine So. Park. Water levels are very low and since there is no boat traffic swimmers have been leaving the designated swim areas. Please remember, you swim at your own risk. Once the lake levels return to normal you will need to remain in the swim areas for your own safety. We are working hard to clean up our park areas and the residents of Ivanhoe are responding by removing their trash when they leave. Plans are in place to repair or replace playground equipment and picnic tables. We love volunteers. You might have noticed the signs that say "Parks are maintained by Volunteers for your enjoyment". If you would like to help, please contact Ron Sikora at 377-1936.

STUFFED POTATO DINNER - AUGUST 13TH

The Friends of Ivanhoe will sponsor a Stuffed Potato Dinner on Saturday, August 13th right after the City of Ivanhoe Meeting (around 12:30). Menu is Potato with all the trimmings, Dessert and a drink. Your Potato can be with Chili or BBQ for $8 or without for $6. Dine in or carry out. Tickets are on sale at the IPOIA office on Friday, Saturday or Sunday during regular office hours. You may also purchase a ticket from any Friends of Ivanhoe Volunteer. All proceeds benefit our community.