Choctaw Lake

A Living Legacy

Booster Club Officers Needed

The Booster Club has named a new President. The torch has been passed to Michael Tolle. Michael has been volunteering his time to assist with many events at the lake over the past two years. He will now move into a position to lead the organization of many of your favorite Booster Club events.

The Booster Club is looking for CLPOA members to be officers of the club. Officers will have key roles in organizing community events, assisting event planners to make their events successful, and managing of Booster Club business.

Interested members should contact Michael Tolle at 614-506-8850 or email at sportsfancmh@aol.com

A huge THANK YOU goes out to Kim Yousey, Charlotte Beaver, and Laura Hotchkiss for their years of service as Booster Club officers. They will be working closely with Michael with the transition. You will still see Kim, Charlotte, and Laura helping out at certain events.

Summer Concert Series July 9th!

With all the rain this week, you have had some great days to rest up from the holiday weekend. The summer fun at Choctaw Lake does not stop at the Independence Day weekend! The Music Club and the SCS sponsor Ernie’s Pharmacy have not one but two bands queued up for this Saturday. The weather this weekend is forecasted to be great. Head on down to the Arrowhead to grab a Schmidt’s Bahama Mama sausage, a cone from M&T, and to support musical talent. Below is the lineup info!

The Buttermilk Biscuit Boys

July 9 (Saturday) 7 to 8:15 PM

Schmidt’s/M&T’s Twisted Treats

The Buttermilk Biscuit Boys are a band that infuses itself with a rich traditional sound which comes from the love of traditional bluegrass. Leading the group is Terry Dennison (aka Sweet T) with a sound that originates from his family heritage, and from listening to the likes of Ronnie Bowman, Lester, Skaggs, Del, Doyle and many more.  His powerful vocals give the engine to the Buttermilk Biscuit Boys. Filling in the middle is Dwight Wright (aka Baby Face) providing that steady chop and those fancy licks on the mandolin. If he is not playing a mandolin he is building one. Dwight also provides vocals both as a lead and harmony. Next is Tyler Ashcraft (aka Smiley) on the Banjo. Tyler puts the “D” in drive and “B” in bluegrass.  Better have your picks on tight when he kicks it.  He loves the old timey tunes and this can be heard it in his pickin. Rounding out the group is Jerry Murnahan (aka Pork Chop) helping give the Buttermilk Biscuit Boys it’s heartbeat which competes a traditional, fun for the whole family, bring your dancing shoes type of atmosphere.

  • Bluegrass
  • City of Origin: London, OH

Lake Effect

July 9 (Saturday) 8:30 to 10:45

Schmidt’s/M&T’s Twisted Treats

Lake Effect is a “high energy” classic rock band that plays primarily 60’s to 80’s rock, classic country, and modern rock/pop songs. Members are Dan Blazer, Larry Daniel and Ernie Sparks (all from Choctaw Lake) and together they have over 100 years of experience in the music business.  For this concert, a very special guest, Johnny Alexander (a well-known keyboardist from the Columbus area), will join the band.   The members of Lake Effect have played a wide range of music in their careers including rock, country, bluegrass, New Orleans jazz and big-band music.  Members of the band have shared the stage with national recording acts such as The Doors, Kenny Rodgers, Little Anthony and Paul Revere and the Raiders. Lake Effect prides themselves in paying attention to detail in playing music as the original authors meant it to be played.  They keep the party going with high energy songs such as: “Start Me Up,” “Shut Up and Dance With Me,” “Black is Black,” “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” “Sunshine of Your Love,” and” Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen.”

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