Michael’s News
Jack Day is the Head Security Officer at the front gate and living close by at the Marina. If you see anything suspicious, call Jack on his cell (903)340-0910. He is available to come investigate.  The pool will open on Friday, May 23rd for the Memorial Day weekend. There will be a poolside BBQ on Sunday from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. Please note the Omelet Bar will be open Monday the 26th 7-11am and is now open Thursday & Friday 8-11, Saturday-Sunday 7-11 every week . 

Upcoming Event Reminders

May 3^rd   Annual Pinnacle Women’s Club Golf Tournament

May 25th  Couples Tournament

June 7-8   Stroke Play Club Championship 

June 21    PGA Blind Partner            

Notes from Kimberli    
Sandpiper is officially ready for offers!  We continue to work the land preparing the last of the best waterfront in the Pinnacle!  I have 23 beautifully wooded, extra large lots available, ranging in price from $325,000 to $800,000.  We are finalizing our marketing materials now and will begin to send mailers out to the public shortly.  Now is the time to get in before anyone else.  If you, or your friends and family are interested, please do not hesitate to come visit me in the Sales Office.  We are working on a special incentive to show our appreciation for referrals from our current residents as they bring in new residents and members.  More details to come soon!  I would like to offer a special welcome to the new families who are calling the Pinnacle home!  They are learning, as you already know, what a great and special place we have here tucked in the woods of East Texas!  Living the good life, each and every day!  As always, if I can ever be of assistance, please do not hesitate to call.  I am always happy to help!  And…  Happy Mother’s Day to all! 

Notes from Doug Hamman, Superintendent 
Warmer temperatures have finally arrived. Warmer weather means the start of the growing season, and with that comes the first aerification.  We will be aerifying the greens on May  5th and 6th and will be aerifying the tees and fairways on May 7th and 8th.  I realize this causes major disruption to the golf course; however, this is a necessity in order to maintain our golf course.  Please see the pro shop to see which nine holes will be closed that day.  Also during the coming month we will be adding sand to some of the bunkers. The plan is to go in order, so please be patient, as we will try to get as many  bunkers done.  During the next month we will be reshaping, adding new irrigation and resodding the tee box at number 3. There will be a period of time when this tee box will be closed. I will be moving all tee markers to the front on number 3 fairway, so that the tee box will be able to grow in. Last month many of you saw that we installed new irrigation control boxes.  This is going to help tremendously on how we water the golf course.  I am looking forward to the coming months as we try to provide you with the best golf course possible. I hope everybody has a good golfing month, and look forward to seeing you on the course.

Rule of the Month:

The player may deem his ball unplayable at any place on the course, except when the ball is in a water hazard. The player is the sole judge as to whether his ball is unplayable. If the player deems his ball to be unplayable, he must, under penalty of one stoke: Play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played; or Drop a ball behind the point where the ball lay, keeping that point directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind that point the ball may be dropped; or Drop a ball within two club-lengths of the spot where the ball lay, but not nearer the hole. If the unplayable ball is in a bunker, the player may proceed under Clause a, b, or c. If he elects to proceed under Clause b or c, a ball must be dropped in the bunker. When proceeding under this Rule, the player may lift and clean his ball or substitute a ball.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE:Match play - Loss of hole; Stroke play - Two strokes. 

PINNACLE MARINA BOAT SLIPS AVAILABLE
$250.00/ Month* includes …
10’ X 24’ slip,
Lift motor, up to 6000 lbs. and lift straps.
Custom Cradle available at additional cost.
Summer is here!  The lake is full! Enjoy the good life with your own boat slip on Cedar Creek Lake!
Contact:  Kimberli @ 903-451-4653 Ext. 223
*Annual lease agreement required.

2008 Ryder Cup Winners
 What a great turnout we had for the annual Pinnacle Golf Association Ryder Cup Tournament.  We had 56 players for the event with 8 ladies.  The weather for the 2 day event was incredible and so was the competition.  At the end of day 1, team USA was in the lead by 3 points.  Halfway through the second day of competition things were beginning to tighten up as the teams were dead even for the event.  In the end, team USA was standing proud as they won the event with a score of:  
TEXAS  19      USA  23.  
The following is a list of players for team USA: 
Steve Piro, Matt Burleson, Ryan Hamilton, Gary Wideman, Jim Trowbridge, Mike Sugrue, Mickey Neathery, Mike Dehn, Bobby Walker, Bob Noblitt, George Mueller, Wayne Helberg, Wendell Smartt, Charlie Kairalla, Les Melcher, Ed DeLoach, Bruce Walter, Preston Green, Acie Mitchell, David Pinkus, Bruce Doerrfeld, Chuck Peterson, John Magee, Kevin Thompsen, Susie Johnson, Joyce Helberg, Jean McSpadden and Bobbie Schillo. 

REEL STORIES      By Ed DeLoach                                          

Over the past month the weather has been somewhat better.  Between fronts and winds, there have been a number of fishermen out on the lake.  The water level is still very good, but the lake has been anywhere from murky to downright muddy due to the runoff from some of the heavy rain in areas where construction activity is going on at the water’s edge. As of the 9:30pm report on April 24, the lake level was 322.02 feet.  (Normal = 322.00 feet) with water surface temperature is running around 58 degrees.  These conditions should make for good fishing when the weather permits.  Fishing for the neighborhood team has been pretty good over the past month with 289 fish caught during six outings by Dennis Christian and the writer.  The catch consisted of 255 White Bass, 13 Yellow Bass, 11 Hybrids (up to 24 “), 1 Catfish, 1 Blue Gill, and 8 Crappie.  The largest fish of the month, a 37 pound Flat Head catfish, was caught by Dennis after a 20 minute “battle”. The most fish caught in one outing was 103 fish caught by the writer.  All of the fish except the Crappie were caught on the ol’ dependable Mepps Spinner.  The Crappie were caught by Dennis using jigs.

Thought of the month:  “Fishing is timeless and ageless, and it’s a family tradition that should be passed on to future generations.”  (Virginia Pierce)