issue #102 winter 2006/07 - Wallenpaupack Lake Estates

ISSUE #102
WINTER 2006/07
What a difference a year makes
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PRESIDENTS LETTER
by Ed Weidler
I just came back from the tree lighting ceremony at the
Main Gate – it was absolutely beautiful! I guess winter is
here. Could be that’s why our Maintenance Dept. has
those things called plows all ready to go. Many thanks to
all the volunteers led by Charlie Parmelee who decorated
WLE for the holidays. If you have not come up to see
the decorations, you don’t know what you are missing.
The Main Club House and Adult Lodge have also been
decorated and are looking festive and beautiful.
Another year has come to an end and 2007 is upon us.
Your Board of Directors will be busy this winter
finalizing plans for the new Kasper Lodge and the
fitness center addition to the Main Club House. We will
be breaking ground on Kasper Lodge in the spring.
I want to thank John Carney, our General Manager, all
the office staff, our Security, Maintenance, Sewer &
Water Dept., Recreation, my fellow Board Members and
all of the volunteers who have made this outstanding
community what it is, for a job well done in 2006.
My wife and I have owned our home in WLE for 18
years, have lived here “full time” for 11 years and have
loved every minute of it. We will sadly be putting our
home up for sale in the spring and be moving to South
Carolina close to our daughter and her family. We will
miss all the friends and neighbors we have come to
know through the years while working on the Board of
Directors, Neighborhood Watch, CERT, Building
Committee, Women’s Luncheon Club, Stitch & Bitch,
Advisory Board and Wally World Players. It has been
our privilege and pleasure to know you all. If the Wally
World Players ever reorganize and do another
production of “Knock ‘Em Dead”, I will return to play
the greasy “MC”!
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
by John Carney
I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season and that you
had a chance to take pleasure in all of the activities WLE
and the surrounding area has to offer. Our website and
the office can keep you updated on all the goings-on.
Two items that the Board of Directors have mandated
are the completion of the installation of both the pressure
reducer valves and the 911 signs. From all indications
most property owners have complied with the
installation of the pressure reducer valves and we have
completed the installation of the 911 signs. We are
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presently working with some property owners towards
the compliance of the valve or sign.
Last spring we continued our efforts towards storm
water drainage work, mainly at particular areas of high
volume water that run through lots. These areas were
ditched and rip-rapped with the proper size rock.
Normally we increase or add additional culvert pipes to
be able to accept the volume of water going under the
road. A lot of this work is beyond the capabilities of our
equipment and is contracted out. However, we were able
to develop better ditching along the roads and added
piping where necessary. This work was performed by
our Maintenance Department. We know this will be an
ongoing project, but this year we have seen very good
results from our efforts. We will continue to address
roads, ditches, shoulders and culvert pipes. The
accumulation of leaves in the ditches and culvert pipes
causes serious drainage problems during periods of
heavy rain. We contracted with a person this fall to
remove leaves from our most prone areas of flooding
which proved to be beneficial.
The plans are in the workings to replace the existing
Kasper Lodge with a new building located at the ball
field. To date we have not heard back from the Boy
Scouts, so we are not sure if we will obtain the property
from them that is situated behind the ball field, which
would allow us to construct the building further back.
The area will also include a sizable playground area. The
objective is to compound enough activities to make it
truly a family oriented area. Funding for Kasper Lodge
will be done by a dues increase for 2007 along with a
previous dues increase in the year the Main Clubhouse
was renovated. The dues increase that took place the
year that the Main Clubhouse was renovated will remain
at least until Kasper Lodge is paid off, which will not
exceed three years. 2007 dues for homeowners were
increased by 8% and 6% for lot owners. That does not
mean that dues will be increased by those percentages
for the next two years. Any increases are calculated on
the dues base and not on any portion used to fund a
project. By the development of the capital improvement
fee that started this
year we were able to
INDEX:
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President & GM Report
fund capital projects
Sewer
&
Water
&
without using
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Maintenance Reports
unallocated capital
Building Report &
and capital reserves.
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Public Safety Report
Winterize & Assessments Page 7
We are maintaining a
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BOD Minutes
very healthy capital
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reserve fund. All of
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By-Law Minutes
these efforts will help
Classifieds
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to keep dues increases
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Publication
at a minimum. In the
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past we have been right around the cost of living and it is
our goal to be in that area of dues increases for 2008.
We will be adding electric and water to some of the
existing sites at the campgrounds. The campgrounds are
a great way for lot owners to stay at WLE and enjoy the
amenities.
Growth and age will always change the workings of any
community. This year was no exception and there are
some things that we need to be aggressively controlling.
The condition of homes is one. As some of the homes
are aging and proper maintenance is not being done, a
home can become unsightly and/or a safety hazard.
Through our Building Department and with assistance of
the township, we have already addressed and are still
addressing a few situations where homes are being
neglected.
We favor satellite dishes to be installed on the home. If
this is not possible mainly due to reception, we would
like to see the dish as far off the road as possible. We do
maintain a road right-a-way and a permanent easement
in front of all properties which must remain clear. No
dish should be within 30’ from the center of the road.
Please contact the office before installing a dish to get a
copy of the regulations.
Parking of boats and campers on your property should
be done so that is pleasing to others. Nothing may be
stored in the road right-a-way. Off road parking areas
that have been approved for vehicles are not approved
for storage. Approval of these areas is normally due to
hardship because of a steep driveway and having a
difficult time in the winter. Boats and campers should be
stored as far off the road as possible and covered neatly
when being stored.
There will be two openings for the Board of Directors. If
you are interested please submit your resume by April 1.
Enjoy the winter and if you have any questions or
concerns, please to not hesitate to contact me.
WATER & SEWER REPORT
by Brian Schan
IMPORTANT INFORMATION IN THIS REPORT
REGARDING PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES !
Reminder the Pressure Reducer Valves should have
been installed by October 31, 2006. Anyone who did
not report having one or still does not have one,
needs to address it immediately! P.O without a
pressure reducing valve will be subject to a fine.
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Sewer Plant & System
The electrical wiring and software upgrades are
complete at the treatment plant. The new software is
working out extremely well and is allowing us to
monitor and control the treatment plant more efficiently.
The treatment plant is also running very well. We are
now working on the wireless communication between
the pump stations and the treatment plant. The first of
two new pumps at the MCH sewer pump station have
been installed. These pumps will be able to handle more
flow and replacement parts are more available.
Water System
The water system is doing very well. We will be doing
some normal maintenance to the well buildings over the
winter. With several hundred pressure reducer valves
installed, we are noticing a difference in system pressure
and water usage as expected. There are still a good
amount of PO’s who are not listed as having a pressure
reducing valve installed. Please check your home and let
the Sewer and Water Dept. or the Main Office know.
You will see the Sewer and Water Department checking
for water leaks and reading meters over the next couple
of months all part of our leak detection and meter
program.
NOTE: Protect Your Home: Turn off water when
leaving your home, the best place is at the outside curb
shut off. Remember to disconnect all hoses from outside
spigots. Protect water meters with heat tape and/or
insulation when in non heated areas.
All new home hookups will not be allowed to hook up
until April 15, 2007.
The Sewer and Water Dept. has a new employee, Tom
Mckane. He has been with us a few months and is
working out very well. Tom will be taking some courses
on sewer treatment and I will be teaching and working
with him. I feel Tom will fill my assistant position very
well.
Any questions, please contact the Sewer and Water
Department.
MAINTENANCE REPORT
by Charlie Gioe
Can you believe it’s winter already? I can’t, but we’re
ready for whatever Mother Nature throws our way. The
cinder spreaders are on the trucks, plows are in position,
and the salt and cinder are stocked up. So now that we’re
ready, we ask everyone to get ready as well by removing
anything you have out by the road and keep it set back
off the road by no less than 5 feet. (example: basketball
hoops, planters, reflectors, rocks etc.) For safety
reasons, if possible, please try to stay off the roads
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while the trucks are out plowing, especially walkers and
children playing. As we all know, it’s hard to stop on ice
or snowy roads. We also ask the parents to please advise
your children not to build igloos in the plowed snow
mounds. The mounds could collapse and injure them and
since we can’t see them playing inside, they could be
plowed in by the trucks. Otherwise, enjoy the beautiful
winter wonderland.
I hope you all had a great holiday, but now that it’s over,
you can drop your Christmas tree off at the corner of
Beaver Beach parking lot. Please remove all of the
decorations, especially the lights and as much of the
tinsel as possible.
As far as winter goes, I hope you stay warm and healthy.
Here is a note for you snowbirds - bring back the warm
sunny blue skies.
B.C.O. REPORT
by Larry Milliken
We have had another pretty busy building year at WLE
with 51 more new homes permitted this year. There
were also many additions and sheds added, and if you
were one of those and have not gotten a copy of your
township C.O. to me for your project, please do so when
you receive it. The building regulations will be revised
again for January 1, 2007, with significant changes to
the satellite dish rules as a result of our dialogue with the
FCC this year. In summary, you will not need to obtain
a permit in advance of installing a dish, but you will
need to notify my office if you do so. Dishes may be
installed anywhere on the house or lot except in the
easements and road right-of-way. See me first if you do
not know where those are. You may have more than one
dish if necessary to receive signals from more than one
source. Dishes can be on a pole up to 12’ in height
without a permit, but will need a permit and a safety
certification from a qualified installer if the pole is
higher than 12’. We strongly recommend that dishes be
mounted on your house if at all possible to reduce the
negative visual impact of dishes in the community. Dish
size limit has been increased to 1 meter (approximately
39”) in the largest dimension. If you have a question
about these changes, please give me a call at the office.
Have a safe winter and we will see you in the spring, if
not sooner! Happy Holidays!
W.L.E. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT.
by Chief N.R. Kizer
Winter, so far has been mild, it has been seasonably
warm so far, but then again winter can be very
unpredictable.
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I urge you to drive safely for your sake and the sake of
our children walking to and from the school bus, or just
being there, when you least expect it.
Winter can be unpredictable as we all know ang getting
your vehicle serviced before winter is a wise and safe
choice. These are just a few things to have checked out
on your vehicle, so that it does not leave you stranded
out in the cold.
01.
02.
03.
04.
Battery
Belts
Windshield washer fluid
Tires
05. Wiper blades
06. All Lights
07. Hoses
We should have some vital equipment in our vehicles
also during winter months.
01. Snow shovel
02. Ice scraper and snow brush
03. Jumper cables
04. A properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench, and
jack
05. Sand, cat litter or other abrasive material for traction
06. Flashlight with fresh batteries
07. Flares or reflective triangles
08. (1) blanket
09. High-energy foods, such as candy bars, fruit, or nuts.
MEDICAL AND FIRE EMERGENCY DIAL 911 First.
The office is closed at 4:30 pm. Monday - Saturday and
all day Sunday. If you need to have a building opened or
closed, or you need to speak to an officer for anything
other than a Fire, Police or Ambulance Emergency, call
689-4721 and leave a message. The officers check for
messages every 30 minutes or less during non-office
hours. Please do not call the Emergency Line for a NonEmergency Problem.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH:
I want to thank the members of the “W.L.E.
Neighborhood Watch” for their help and support this
past year. When you see Neighborhood Watch vehicles
with the amber yellow light flashing, they are
responding to an emergency.
WE NEED YOU TO COME JOIN OUR TEAM AND
TAKE A BITE OUT OF CRIME.
Criminals don’t like lighted areas, so let’s light up our
homes at night with motion sensor lights.
SPEED LIMIT:
The speed limit for all vehicles in W.L.E. is 20 mph or
less. The Patrol Officers will be out there enforcing this
law for you.
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DOGS :
You must keep your dog on a leash. If your dog is
caught running loose and not on your property, you will
be fined $100 1st time, $200. 2nd time and so forth for
each offense.
A dog must be kept in your control at all times. If the
dog is outside, you must be there as well or you will be
fined for having an unattended dog which is $25 1st
time, $50 2nd and so forth for each offense.
A dog that is constantly barking will be fined $25 1ST
time, $50 2nd time and so forth for each offense.
Dog licenses must be purchased on or before January 1st
of each year, and dogs must have a current Rabies
inoculation. I have requested Dog Enforcement Officers
to come into W.L.E. on a regular basis this year.
Owning a dog or cat is a serious responsibility and they
need to be under your control. Your neighbors and
friends do not want to be inconvenienced by them.
PARKING:
Parking on the side of the road is not permitted in
W.L.E. It causes hazardous conditions for vehicles
passing by, maintenance plowing snow and especially
for emergency vehicles. Let’s keep our roads safe for all.
ROAD CONDITIONS:
Snow and ice make road conditions hazardous to drive
on. Our maintenance men go out plowing and cindering
the roads so it’s safe for us to drive. Keep in mind that
the visibility may be poor, so please keep your children
from playing in roads, building forts, and sledding on the
shoulders. The RV’s cause a great deal of hazardous
conditions when roadways are trying to be plowed. We
as adults need to take control of our children before a
tragedy happens. A very good way to start would be
while roads are being plowed, refrain from riding your
ATV’s for that short period of time.
STOP SIGNS:
Stop signs are for your safety as well as the safety of
others. Be a role model for your children as it could save
their lives. The stop signs mean stop and the officers will
be out enforcing this law for your safety.
PATROL OFFICERS:
The Patrol Officers here at W.L.E. are out there trying to
keep you, your children and W.L.E. safe from harm. We
patrol the roads and enforce the Rules and Regulations
of W.L.E. The Rules and Regulations are for the safety
and well being of all. The Public Safety Officers are just
doing their jobs. They do not make the Rules and
Regulations, they only enforce the law, so please don’t
take your hostility out on them. My door is always open
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if you have a problem, or I can be reached at
[email protected].
I want to wish you all a safe and Happy New Year.
SNOWMOBILING & SKIING
IN NORTHEASTERN PA
BY Chief N.R. Kizer
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/snowmobile/index.htm
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/snowmobile/
Promised Land
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateParks/parks/promisedland.asp
x
Only registered snowmobiles may be used on more than 23
miles of designated snowmobile trails. The trails, which are on
both state park and state forest lands, are open daily after the
end of deer season in late December, weather permitting.
Snowmobile maps are available at the park office. 570-6763428
NORTHEAST PA. SNOW TRAILS
http://www.nepsnotrails.org/
http://www.nepsnotrails.org/phpBB/index.php
There are over 150 miles of snowmobile trails going through
Lackawanna, Susquehanna and Wayne counties with on going maintenance keeping trails groomed and in good shape.
All snowmobiles must be state registered and have a Northeast
PA. Snow Trails sticker to ride these trails. The Northeast PA.
Snow Trail sticker can be purchased at local Snowmobile
dealers in the area.
For trail conditions call: 570-448-1766.
THE THORNHURST TRACT
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/lackactivities.
aspx
The larger and more developed tract of the two is located in
Lehigh Township, Lackawanna County. This 6,711-acre
woodland offers an extensive 24-mile snowmobile and crosscountry ski trail. Snowmobile information, registration and
titling call: 717-783-9227
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/snowmobile/index.htm
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/recreation/snowmobile
_northeast.aspx
PA State Snowmobile Association,Lowell Morton, PO Box
81Annville, PA 170031-888-411-PSSA
www.pasnow.org
State Game Lands, The Pennsylvania Game Commission
Bureau of Land Management, 2001 Elmerton Avenue,
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797 717-787-9612
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Snowmobile Trails and Law: Bureau of Forestry Recreation
Section PO Box 8552 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8552 (717) 7877941
[email protected]
Here are some links you might enjoy
http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/Snowmobiles/
http://www.arctic-cat.com/snow/
http://www.yamahamotor.com/sport/search/results.aspx?ls=sport&q=SNOWMOB
ILE
http://www.brp.com/en-US/Products/Index.htm
MONTAGE MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT
570-969-SNOW 800-GOT-SNOW
http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?srch=105&FORM=AS5&
q=MONTAGE+MOUNTAIN+SKI+RESORT
CAMELBACK SKI AREA
570-629-1661
800-233-8100
http://www.skicamelback.com/
JACK FROST
570-443-8425
800-475-SNOW
http://www.jackfrostbigboulder.com/home.asp
TANGLWOOD SKI AREA
Tafton, PA 18464
570-226-SNOW 888-226-SNOW
http://www.poconovacations.com/recreation/skiing/poconosski-resort-tanglwood/index.asp
BIG BOLDER SKI RESORT
570-722-0101
800-475-SNOW
http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=Big+Boulder+Ski+Res
ort&FORM=QSNO2
SHAWNEE MOUNTAIN
telephone:
570-421-7231
snow report:
(800) 233-4218
http://www.shawneemt.com/
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
We have received a letter from Paupack Township that
they secured HONESDALE EMS as the primary
ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) and the BASIC LIFE
SUPPORT (BLS) service for our municipality, effective
immediately. The prior service was secured by Hawley
Ambulance.
We have been notified that an ambulance and a crew
will be stationed at the Lakeville Fire Department. If you
call for an ambulance the Wayne Communication Center
will dispatch HONESDALE EMS out of Lakeville, unless
otherwise directed. We have been using Hamlin
Ambulance over Hawley Ambulance due to the distance
from WLE. HONESDALE EMS, like Hamlin will
transport to the Scranton area.
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates is in Paupack Township
and we come under their jurisdiction for emergency
services. The combination of a paid crew stationed at
Lakeville with both an ALS and a BLS will benefit the
property owners of WLE by their expertise and response
time.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the
office.
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LWWMD ACKNOWLEDGES
COOPERATION WITH PLAQUES
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Resumes are due April 1st
for the Board of Directors
for property owners
who wish to run
No foolin’!
Please keep resumes limited to 1 page!
WINTERIZATION
At their monthly meeting on Wednesday the Lake
Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District (LWWMD)
Board of Directors presented plaques of accommodation to
several wastewater treatment facilities within the lake’s 212mile watershed.
“It is fitting that we recognize those organizations and
individuals who monitor and regulate their water treatment
plants, keeping those facilities operating at peak performance
and helping us to keep Lake Wallenpaupack free from
pollutants,” said Coulby Dunn, LWWMD Board President.
LWWMD board member Brian Schan who monitors each
facility monthly for the board spoke highly of the wastewater
treatment facility managers and their continued cooperation
with the Watershed District. Schan, the manager of the
wastewater treatment facility at Wallenpaupack Lake Estates
also received an award.
The LWWMD not only tests and samples water from the lake
on a regular basis, but the non-profit organization also
implements “best management practices’ to control non-point
source pollution that affects lake water quality.
“QUIK-CHECK”
1.Turn off the main water supply to your home
between visits.
2.Disconnect all garden hoses outside. They can
cause the hose “bib” line to freeze and break
inside the wall.
3.Drain the water meter, if located in an unheated
access area, thoroughly. Otherwise, the meter
may freeze and break. The cost of replacement
and/or repair will be the property owner’s
responsibility.
4.Close the crawl space vents. Place a piece of
insulation in each vent. This will help to protect
the pipes located in the crawl space.
5.Leave the heat on low to further protect your
plumbing. Open all doors on the lower kitchen
cabinets and bathroom vanities to expose the
plumbing to the heat.
More than 25 years ago the Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed
Management District (LWWMD) was formed to manage the
212 square miles of the lake’s watershed area, and the existing
and potential water quality problems directly associated with
Lake Wallenpaupack. During that time the LWWMD has
funded hundreds of projects costing millions of dollars to curb
pollution, fix and stabilize erosion and to continually monitor
the lake's water quality.
Receiving awards were from left: Leslie Kapusta – Prosser
Labs, Edgar Sennefelder – The Escape, Gary Wilson – Pocono
Plateau Camp, Brian Schan – Wallenpaupack Lake Estates,
Coulby Dunn – Chairman of Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed
Management Dist., Tom Osborne – P & S DevelopmentHamlin Fun Center, James Carroll – Roamingwood Sewer &
Water, Tom Markey – John T. Howe Inc., Dennis Murtagh –
Applied Water-84 Rest Stop-Penn DOT, Jeff Supinski –
Markey Utility Operations, Joe Messina – Promised Land
State Park, Mike Kwiatek – John T. Howe Inc.
2007 Assessments
2% Discount
Yearly
Quarterly
Improved
w/Assessment:
$1,517.47
$1,544.00
$386.00
Improved w/o
Assessment:
$1,422.47
$1,449.00
$362.25
Unimproved
w/Assessment:
$912.81
$927.00
$231.75
Unimproved w/o
Assessment:
$817.81
$832.00
$208.00
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WALLENPAUPACK LAKE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UNAPPROVED MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
December 16, 2006
The December 16, 2006 meeting of the
Board of Directors was opened at 8:05AM
with the Pledge of Allegiance. In attendance
were President, Ed Weidler, presiding, Vice
President, Steve Sollenne, Treasurer, Ted
Couillou, Secretary, Paula Whitney, and
members, Gina Florio and Anne Marie
Madison. Also in attendance were General
Manager, John Carney and George McMullin
representing the Advisory Board. Excused:
Jack McIntyre.
The minutes of the November 11, 2006
Board Meeting and Open Meeting were
reviewed.
A motion was made by Ted Couillou,
seconded by Gina Florio to accept the
minutes as written. The motion was passed
unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report - Ted Couillou
The Board reviewed the November 2006
Treasurer’s Report. There was discussion
regarding the interest rates on our Certificates
of Deposit. There has been an increase in the
interest rates. We are doing a good job
maintaining expenses.
General Manager’s Report - John Carney
1. Health (Fitness) Club – plans are being
redrawn to remove bathrooms from the
Health Club. Meetings with the township
have proved beneficial to us allowing us to
take advantage of the bathrooms in the Main
Club House.
2. Kasper Lodge – Again our efforts talking
with the Township will allow us to build a
pole type building. We were advised that
due to the building to be used for a game
lodge that we would not be able to use a pole
type structure. One thing that was changed
was the use of the word kitchen to a snack
bar. We are in contract with the architect and
engineer to get started with plans to have
approved by the township. We are also
putting together a proposed layout plan of the
lodge and playground to see we get it right
the first time. The playground equipment has
been ordered. Recreation has contributed
$3,000 and the Women’s Luncheon Club has
contributed $500. Equipment will be
delivered in February and installed as early
as possible in the spring.
3. We have opened Beaver Lodge for the
kids to use. We purchased some games such
as ping-pong, air hockey, foose ball, and
video games. A sitting area has been set up.
Beaver Lodge will be open Monday – Friday,
7:00PM – 9:00PM, and Saturday and Sunday
noon – 4:00PM. There has been someone
hired to supervise activities. It was noted by
the Board of Directors that the use of Beaver
Lodge for the kids is only temporary until the
construction of the replacement for Kasper
Lodge. It was also noted that the trail period
of six months for the use of Beaver Lodge for
profit-making organizations is nearly over; at
that time the Board of Directors will revisit
the matter.
4. The installation of the 911 signs has been
completed. Invoices have been sent out and
payments are coming in very well. There is a
small percentage of non-compliance that will
be addressed by Security.
5. Sewage agreement was forwarded to Bill
Spillane on December 14; to date there has
been no response from Bill Spillane.
6. There has been no word as to the incident
with the property owner getting hit with a
stone by the maintenance operator on the
mower.
7. The last recent rain storm was handled
very well by drainage work performed in the
past three years. The idea of having leaves
removed from ditches proved also to be
beneficial. We will look into having leaves
removed from the ditches in the spring.
8. After the cut-off date for digging across
the roads, we had all cross-cuts patched. At
the same time we addressed certain manhole
covers to avoid having them damaged by
plowing. We are all set for snow removal
operations.
9. Nancy Settepani has filled in quite well for
Joy Pfeifer who is still out due to surgery. At
this time Rocky Kizer has increased his
efforts in hiring better qualified officers and
has shown improvement in the Security
Department. The Maintenance Department
and Sewer and Water have been taking
advantage of the unseasonably warm weather
by continuing outside work.
The Board of Directors requested that
Maintenance look into installing additional
electric lines and electric eyes as there have
been problems with the lights used for the
holiday decorations.
Buildings and Grounds - Ted Couillou
There will be no meetings of the Buildings
and Grounds Committee until April 2007.
Security - Anne Marie Madison
The Board reviewed the report of the
December 9, 2006 Neighborhood Watch
Meeting. Chairperson, Mick Henry thanked
everyone for a job well done. The CPR
course given on December 5 and 6th was
beneficial to all who attended. Chief Kizer
reported that shortly all his officers will have
their Act 235 qualifications. It will be a
requirement for all future hires.
The Board of Directors discussed at length
the pros and cons of security carrying guns.
The Board also reviewed the report of the
December 2, 2006 Citation Review
Committee. There were 27 citations
reviewed with the following results: 22
remain guilty as cited, 4 citations had been
paid, 1 citation met compliance. Three
people came forward to discuss their
citations. The State Police have been called
in on several cases. Criminal mischief has
increased in WLE. The fines for Criminal
Mischief have increased. The Citation
Review Committee will now meet year round
since the number of property owners has
increased. There will be no changes on the
Citation Review Committee until April. At
the next Board of Directors Meeting George
McMullin will submit the names of the five
new members.
The next meeting of the Citation Review
Committee will be on Saturday, January 6,
2007.
Ed Weidler read a letter that was sent to John
Carney from Mick Henry regarding AEDs
(Automatic External Defibrillator). An AED
is used in emergencies to regulate heart
rhythm. At present WLE has only one AED.
The Board of Directors agreed by consensus
that each Security vehicle be equipped with
an AED. In the future the issue will be
revisited with the consideration of placing
AEDs at strategic locations throughout the
community. Mick Henry also suggested the
possibility of our Security Patrol wearing
bullet-proof vests.
Maintenance and Marina A comprehensive report from Maintenance
was reviewed.
Legal and Administration - Gina Florio
The sewage contract with Bill Spillane has
been sent and we are waiting for his reply.
Mailboxes at the West Gate should be
replaced within the next two weeks. In the
interim property owners must go to the Lake
Ariel post office to pick up their mail.
Recreation - Paula Whitney
The minutes of the December 2, 2006
Recreation Meeting were reviewed. The
Recreation Committee voted to donate
$3,000 towards the purchase of playground
equipment. There was also a vote to allocate
$200 towards the purchase of new Nativity
figures.
Events:
Tree Lighting, Saturday, December 2,
7:00PM
Lunch With Santa, Saturday, December 9,
Noon,
New Years Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2006
in the Main Club House, tickets $25 per
person
Snowball Dance, Saturday, January 20, 2007
in the Main Club House, tickets $12.50 per
person
Sewer & Water - Steve Sollenne
The Board reviewed the Sewer and Water
Report dated December 16, 2006. A new
alarm has been installed at the Sewer
Treatment Plant. Property owners are still
having pressure reducer valves installed. An
accurate reporting of the installation of
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pressure reducer valves will be made
available shortly. We will be looking for a
third full-timer. Tom McKane is presently
being trained as assistant to Brian Schan.
There were 9 new hook-ups; all new home
permits will have to wait until April 15.
Our sewer system will be upgraded when
necessary.
Rumors that Section 6 has been sold by Bill
Spillane will be investigated.
Advisory Board - George McMullin
The minutes of the December 3, 2006
Advisory Board Meeting were reviewed.
Committee reports and the General
Manager’s report were read. Following are
some of the concerns addressed: A property
owner requested information regarding the
mailboxes that were set on fire at the West
Gate. After the fire the mail was taken to the
Lake Ariel Post Office. Property owners
affected will have to go to Lake Ariel to get
their mail until the boxes are replaced. A
suggestion was made for a walking track near
the new Kasper Lodge – this will be looked
into. A property owner wanted to know if the
bar and stone fireplace at the Adult Lodge
could be removed to make more room. Ed
Weidler took measurements and ascertained
that even if they were removed there would
not be that much additional space.
A suggestion was made to use the MCH for
Thursday morning breakfast. There was a
question regarding Honesdale Ambulance at
Lakeville. Upon investigation it was
determined that there are two vehicles
present at Lakeville. A property wanted to
know if we could install an electronic
bulletin board at the main gate; John Carney
will investigate.
The Board of Directors questioned the use of
the fireplace at the Adult Lodge; John Carney
will look into the possibility of installing a
gas insert. At a previous Board of Directors
meeting the possibility of replacing the WLE
map at the Main Entrance was discussed;
John Carney will investigate.
The Advisory Board will not meet again until
May 2007.
Correspondence
1. Letter to the Board of Directors from a
property owner regarding the closing of the
Discussion Board. Ed Weidler has
reconsidered his motion made at the
November 11, 2006, Board Meeting to
terminate the Discussion Board. The Board
of Directors agreed by consensus to keep the
Discussion Board open.
Motion made by Ed Weidler, seconded by
Ted Couillou that the Discussion Board
continue with the stipulation that real names
be used.
Two in favor, four opposed. The motion was
defeated.
The Discussion Board will remain open as it
presently exists.
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Motion made by Steve Sollenne, seconded by
Ted Couillou that for all votes taken by the
Board of Directors the vote of each
individual Board member be recorded in the
Minutes. Two in favor, four opposed. The
motion was defeated.
2. Letter to a property owner from John
Carney at the request of the Board of
Directors regarding the storing of a boat
along the road. Property owner was asked to
move the boat as soon as possible. The boat
is still there. At the request of the Board of
Directors John Carney will follow-up.
3. Letter to Rev. Phillip Altavilla, from John
Carney as requested by the Board of
Directors, regarding the removal of the WLE
sign at the intersection of Goose Pond Road
and St. Mary Church Road. We reserve the
right to replace the sign in the future.
4. Letter to the Citation Review Committee
from a property owner requesting that they
be considered for membership on the Citation
Review Committee.
5. By-laws Reformation Committee minutes
– the first meeting of the By-Laws
Reformation Committee was held on
Saturday, December 2, 2006. Ed Weidler has
advised the Committee that the Board of
Directors will have the final say as to what is
presented to the property owners for a vote.
The next scheduled meeting of the By-laws
Reformation Committee will be held on
Saturday, January 13, 2007.
6. Report from Florentino Protection Agency
– The report prepared by Edward Florentino
was a preliminary evaluating-assessment of
our existing uniformed Public SafetySecurity Department. For the most part the
report was favorable to our community.
John Carney will ask Rocky Kizer to
continue his evaluations. There were
suggestions made to improve lighting in
certain areas. John Carney will look into
installing additional lighting where we deem
it is necessary. He will also look into the
type of lighting that is being used and the
possibility of placing some lights on timers.
There was a recommendation that we
upgrade our Public Safety presence to a
respectful level of private policing under the
Nightwatchman Act – 3704 and/or Title-22,
sec. #501. Gina Florio volunteered to
investigate this suggestion and exactly what
it would entail.
Unfinished Business
Long Range Planning Committee – Kasper
Lodge – This item was reported on in the
General Manager’s Report. The Board of
Directors reviewed very preliminary
drawings as to the placement of Kasper
Lodge, the playground, and a parking area
(the Skate Park stays where it is). All
drawings placed the amenities where the ball
field presently exists; all drawings would
leave a large green open area. Steve Sollenne
volunteered to stake out the area since the
drawings did not appear to be true to scale
making it difficult to know exactly how it
will look.
Security Building – The funding is still in
place.
Land Swap with the Boy Scouts – Paula
Whitney spoke to Bryan Fisk, President,
NEPA, Boy Scout Council, at the end of
November. The Council has still not made a
decision but they are looking to once again
cut down on the size of the parcel of land
WLE will be receiving in the swap. At this
time the Board of Directors questioned
whether the land swap is worth the land we
are giving up and the cost to the WLE, POA.
Main Club House Interior Renovations –
Anne Marie Madison will report back to the
Board of Directors when decisions have been
made. A question was asked about
extending the tiled area by the entrance; the
answer was that it will be extended.
In the Highlights of the November 11, 2006
Board of Directors there was mention of a
letter to Ed Weidler from Steve Sollenne
regarding the posting of the BOD Meeting
Highlights on the WLE, Web Page. The
matter was held over for the December
meeting when Steve would be present. The
Board agreed by consensus to continue
posting the Highlights as soon as possible
after the meetings.
At the November 2006 Open Board Meeting
a property owner expressed a concern
regarding the safety of our children at the
Adult Lodge bus drop-off and pick-up area.
Ed Weidler has spoken to Security who will
monitor the situation and enforce the rules.
The Board of Directors at their November 11,
2006 meeting voted on new work hours for
contractors and homeowners. The new hours
will be effective as of January 1, 2007.
On September 14, 2006, six members of the
Board of Directors conducted a workshop
that addressed their concerns regarding WLE,
in particular Security and Maintenance.
Three months have passed and the Board of
Directors reviewed their concerns. In almost
every area improvement has been seen. John
Carney was asked to check on cars constantly
parking on the right-of-way and the storing
of unregistered vehicles.
New Business
At the November 11, 2006 Open Board
Meeting a property owner proposed the idea
of setting up a scholarship fund for the
children and grandchildren of WLE property
owners. The Board discussed this idea at
length.
Motion made by Ted Couillou, seconded by
Steve Sollenne that the Board of Directors set
up a Scholarship Fund for the children and
grandchildren of the WLE property owners.
There will be four, $1,000 scholarships
awarded annually. The program will
commence with the 2007/08 school year.
The first scholarships will be awarded in
June 2008. A Scholarship Committee will be
established to set the criteria for application
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and selection. The motion passed
unanimously.
The Board of Directors would like to
recognize and thank all the volunteers whose
efforts make and keep WLE a wonderful
place to live.
The next Board of Directors Meeting will be
held on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at
8:00AM in the Administration Building.
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Tentative future meeting dates:
February Scheduled as needed
March - Open Board Meeting – Saturday,
March 24, 2007
April - Board of Directors Meeting –
Saturday, April 21, 2007
May - Board of Directors Meeting –
Saturday, May 19, 2007
June - Annual Property Owners Meeting –
Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 10:00AM
in the Main Club House.
A motion was made at 12:30PM by Ed
Weidler to adjourn the meeting, seconded by
Anne Marie Madison.
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2007 Proposed
Recreation Schedule
January:
20 - Snowball Dinner Dance
February:
10 - Valentine’s Dinner Dance
17-18 – Wacky Winter Weekend
17 – Family Game Night
18 – Family Bingo w/Ice Cream Social
March:
10 – St. Patrick’s Party
April:
7 – Easter Egg Hunt
May:
26 – Plant Sale
26 – Meet your Neighbor
26 – Bingo (swim team)
June:
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Thank you!
No words can ever fully express my gratitude and
love for my W.L.E. family. You have cared for me
in so many ways, I thank you for all your acts of
kindness and support during my time of need.
Most Sincerely
Ursula Miklaunus
OPEN BOARD
MEETING
MARCH 24th, 2007
10:00 AM
MAIN CLUB HOUSE
16 – Fathers Day Chicken BBQ
30 – July 4th Picnic
July:
15 – Concert
28 – Adult Luau
28 – Flea Market
August:
11 – Fishing Derby
12 – Concert
25 – Recognition Dinner
September:
1-3 – Labor Day Games
15 – Chili Cookoff
October:
6 - Scary Movies
6 - Scarecrow Building
6 - Creepy Crafts
13 - Haunted House
20 - Adult Halloween Party
27 - Children’s Halloween Party
November:
17 - Pre Holiday Party
27 - Lunch with Santa & Food Pantry
December:
1 - Tree Lighting
31 - New Year’s Eve Party
NOTICE SPRING THAW REGULATIONS
AFFECTING VEHICLES OVER 10 TONS
WALLENPAUPACK LAKE ESTATES WILL BE
ENFORCING A 10 TON WEIGHT LIMIT ON ALL
ROADS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, ON A
WEEKLY BASIS, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER THRU
APRIL.
ALL VEHICLES IN EXCESS OF 10 TONS MUST
OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM W.L.E. SECURITY OR
AT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, BEFORE
ENTERING W.L.E.
EMERGENCY VEHICLES, SUCH AS POLICE, FIRE,
AMBULANCE AND RESCUE VEHICLES,
W.L.E.P.O.A. VEHICLES, UTILITY VEHICLES,
INCLUDING PROPANE AND OIL TRUCKS AND
MOVING VANS ARE EXEMPT FROM THESE
PROVISIONS.
THIS WEIGHT LIMIT WILL BE STRICTLY
ENFORCED BY WALLENPAUPACK LAKE
ESTATES SECURITY.
OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:30 – 4:30 MON-SAT
TELEPHONE 689-4721
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PLEASE REMEMBER
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WLE Girl Scouts Troop #564
2007 WLE vehicle stickers are in.
Please come in to pick them up and
affix them over your old 2006 sticker.
It must be displayed at all times.
All vehicles parked at an amenity including the
laundry mat or compacter must have their current
WLE vehicle sticker displayed on their bumper.
Guests of property owners must have a guest pass
displayed on their rear view mirror.
Current WLE Membership Badges must be displayed
by all Property Owners and their guests when using
the laundry mat, clubhouses or any facility.
If you do not have either your sticker or membership
badge, you will not be permitted to use any of the
above mentioned facilities.
NO FIREWORKS IN
WALLENPAUPACK
LAKE ESTATES!
When you buy a home or
property in a community
there are rules and
regulations that you must
follow, not only to protect your property but also
your neighbors. One of those rules has been
overlooked by many of you, the lighting of any type
of fireworks. We can no longer tolerate this activity.
There are too many claims of “I didn’t know” or “I
won’t do it again” only to wait for Security to leave
and start lighting them again. Your Board of
Directors has told Security, no more Mr. Nice Guy.
The fine for lighting fireworks in WLE is $500.
Additionally, if you throw lit fireworks from a car,
golf cart, or ATV, you will be fined the $500 and
you will lose your RV driving privileges in WLE
for 1 year.
We do not want our woods or homes set on fire. Do
not use fireworks in WLE. If you do, you will pay.
Ed Weidler
Board President
The WLE Jr. Girl Scouts had completed their
compassion project on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006.
They collected more than 60 toys, clothing and snow
boots for Schaeffer’s Retreat Homeless Shelter in
Carbondale. The girls journeyed to the shelter with a
pizza dinner in tow and helped 16 children and 12
homeless adults have a Happy Holiday indeed.
The girls did a wonderful deed and we are proud of
you all!
Not only do the Girl Scouts enjoy performing good
deeds, they also have lots of fun with outings.
On November 26,
2006, the WLE Jr.
Girl Scouts Troop
#564 spent the
day equestrian
style! We all
enjoyed a day at
Ariel Farms on St.
Mary’s Church
Road in Lake Ariel. They learned about all different
types of horses, horse shoeing and riding. The best
part of all was riding the horses. It was an all day
outing with lunch.
With this outing, the girls earned
their horsemanship badges along
with lots of fun!
Submitted by Troop Leader Kate Rae
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WALLENPAUPACK LAKE ESTATES
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
BY-LAW REFORMATION COMMITTEE
December 2, 2006
The WLE by-laws review committee helps its first meeting at
the Main Club House on Saturday Dec 2. Board President Ed
Wielder sat in as an observer. Board Member Paula Whitney
came in toward the end. Jerry Bradley was chosen as the chair
and I as the recording secretary.
We decided to get input from any property owner on ideas for
the review. This will be put on the WLE Forum and in the
December newsletter.
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We also discussed should there be a nominating committee, a
petition, and/or specific qualifications (e.g. length of
residency, full timer - part-timer) for BOD candidates.
Also, at the next meeting input received from Property
Owners would be addressed.
The committee will meet again on January 13 at 10 AM in the
Main Club House.
Rev. Ronald P. Altrui
Secretary
The by-lays are on the WLE Website at:
http://www.wleonline.org/poainfo/bylaws.html
A copy can be obtained in the office.
The committee discussed ideas that came from the members,
with agreements and disagreements being expressed on each.
We also ask your input on these ideas. You can post them on
the website or mail them or drop them off for the By-Laws
Review committee at the Office.
Some of the ideas discussed today included:
-Methods needed to increase communication between the
BOD and members, and to provide input time from members
for non public safety motions.
-A property owner who conducts a business from WLE could
not be a member of the BOD.
-A relative of an employee of WLE could not be a member of
the BOD.
-To limit dues increases except in emergencies to the COLA.
Any increase of the COLA would have to be approved by the
membership. This is based on the new law for school districts
in the Commonwealth. It was also suggested to enable the
BOF to better explain budget items. Some members thought
this was not-workable.
-To require the “yeas and nays” of each member of the BOD
who votes on a motion to be published with their name in the
minutes.
In reference to Art V, Sec 7 of the By-Laws:
To clarify the word “once.”
To impose term limits for membership in the BOD, no more
than 12 years in a person’s lifetime.
To increase the wait time between two three years terms to the
next two three years terms from one to two years.
This had universal acceptance.
Each committee members was asked to concretize their ideas
in writing for the next meeting.
SNOWBIRDS
PLEASE COME TO THE OFFICE AND PICK UP A “WINTER WATCH”
FORM. IT IS A GOOD SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR US TO KEEP
ON HAND WHILE YOU ARE AWAY. THERE IS ALSO A LIST THAT GOES
TO NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH AND OUR SAFETY PATROL OFFICERS
SO THEY KNOW TO KEEP AN EXTRA EYE OUT ON YOUR HOUSE.
The weather brings us an unusually warm
December & beginning of January with
temperatures reaching 62º today January 6,
2007. At this time in 2006 we already had
ground covering snowfalls
and the average
temperature was 39º, 2005 we had 5” of
snow and the average temperature was 32º
and in 2004 we had 5” of rain and the
average temperature was 35º
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1 Silver Spring Rd., Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436
570-689-4685
(cell) 570-499-0062
[email protected]
Steve Sollenne - Owner
Insured
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We would like to pay tribute to Kasper
Lodge in our next issue of the Community Bulletin.
We are looking for some history, stories, memories and photos
that you may have.
Some of our property owners played there as children and have grown
up and come back to seee their children play there. Other property
owners are new but still have memories as well.
Please share some of them with us so that we may print them
for others to enjoy.
If you have any pictures by or in the Lodge, of just the lodge or better
yet with you in it, please bring them in or mail them.
They will be returned to you.
You can drop off your stories and pictures to the office, or mail them to:
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, 114 Wallenpaupack Dr., Lake Ariel,
PA 18436 Attn: Kathy Sollenne or e-mail them to
[email protected]
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Call For
Snow Plow
Contracts
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Square Dance Group
On December 19, 2006 the
Elk Mountaineers Square
Dance Club lead by Lucille
Ims, held their annual
Christmas party. The group
has really grown over the
years and they have all
enjoyed making new friends
and dancing together.
Pictured here, and we are
missing some of the
snowbirds, is a wonderful
mix of advanced,
intermediate, beginner and
youth members ranging in
age from 12 – 75 years old.
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Women’s Luncheon Club
October
A covered dish and fashion show was held on October 12.
Fashions were provided by ‘The Other Shop’ of the Wayne
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. The clothing is gently used and
was made available for sale to the guests after the show. The
menu of dishes was amazing and our ladies enjoyed the show
and food, including great desserts.
November
Fun was the order of the day at our ‘Crazy Hat’ meeting on
November 9. Our ladies met at the Main Club House in all
their chapeaux finery or funnery. Hat contests boast these
winners: Judy Heim for her Fall favorite animals on her hat
winning her most original, Virginia Sollenne for funniest with
her unique flamingo chapeaux and Carol Kuhn for prettiest
with dangling tea bags and tea cups. Each hat worn by our
ladies had beauty, originality and humor and we thank them all
for participating!
December
SKIING, SNOWBOARDING AND TUBING
Alpine Mountain
Camelback
Elk Mountain
Jack Frost
Masthope “Big Bear”
595-2150
629-1661
679-4400
443-8425
685-1400
(15% discount on lift tickets when you present your current WLE Badge)
Sno Mountain (formerly Montage)
Mount Tone
Shawnee
Tanglwood
969-7669
798-2707
421-7231
226-7669
(20% discount on lift tickets when you present your current WLE Badge)
On December 8th, the Woman’s Luncheon Club held its
annual Holiday Party at Erhardts Restaurant. The Ladies
dressed in their Holiday finery and exchanged gifts.
Entertainment was graciously provided by Joan Dobitsch and
her troupe of Victorian dancers in full Victorian costume called
“Top Hats and Lace”. One of the dancers, Carolyn Guy, is a
member of our community. The rest of the group includes dance
teacher Joan Dobitsch and her husband Jules, Joann Taylor,
Carolyn Guy, Jim & Fran Ward, Cheryl & Joe Delfino and
Judy & Jim Seeley.
ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS
OF RENTAL UNITS
All property owners who rent homes are
required to fill out the necessary
paperwork in the WLE Administration Office
before renting your home.
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W.L.E. CLASSIFIED RATES:
$9.00 FOR 25 WORDS OR LESS,
$.25 PER WORD AFTERWARDS.
ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE WITH
AD COPY.
ANYONE INTERESTED IN SELLING THEIR
PROPERTY, AUTO, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE,
BOAT, ETC., ARE WELCOME TO PLACE AN AD.
Section 4 – Lot 132 - #34 Sunrise Terr. – All glass prow front chalet,
3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Jacuzzi, hardwood floors, large living room
w/fireplace, cathedral ceiling, open kitchen, finished basement w.
Franklin Stove, new carpeting and 360 degree wrap around deck.
Views of Lake Wallenpaupack, near pool & move in condition.
Asking $249,900.00 – Call: 570-689-4773
Section 4 – Lot 302 - #14 Mustang & Cheroquee – Brand new cape
cod w/covered front porch, rear deck, 1,800 sq. ft., 3 bdr., 2 ½
baths, full basement & garage. Asking $209,000.00 (winter special)
Call: 845-469-2800 or 845-238-7272 or 845-590-5197
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Notice to Property Owners
When selling your Property, Your Membership Badges are to
be transferred to the buyer at Time of closing. There will be
a charge for each Badge not transferred at time of Closing.
Closing agent will collect the fee charged.
BULK PROPANE DELIVERIES
PROPANE CYLINDER REFILLS
SALES – SHOWROOM HOURS
MONDAY – SATURDAY 8 AM – 3 PM
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Section 1 – Lot 294 - #83 Indian Drive – New Construction!
Immediate occupancy, Cape Cod on .5 acre corner lot. 4 bdr., 2 ½
bath, hardwood floors & tile, large kitchen and front porch. 1 car
garage. Many extras. Asking $249,900.00 – Call: Brad 610-972-8980
or Guy 267-374-3023
Section 1 – Lot 545 – #72 Lakeland Dr. – 2 bdr., 1 bath, LR, DR,
chalet w/oversized loft, ceramic tiles kitchen & bathroom, carpet
throughout, working wood fireplace and crawl space. Move in
condition. Asking $115,000.00 – Call: 914-803-1373
Section 3 – Lot 008 – #988 Goose Pond Rd. – One family frame 1 ½
stories, 3 bdr., 2 baths with 1 Jacuzzi and a completely furnished
home. Asking $199,000.00 – Call: George 718-622-0044
Section 3 – Lot 255 - #23 Green Valley Circle – Brand new luxury
chalet with 4 bdr., 3 baths, hardwood floors, porcelain & ceramic
tiles, Jacuzzi, very nice fixtures & appliances, two large decks,
propane fireplace & garage. Must see! Asking $329,000.00 – Call:
689-9273 or 917-836-0532
ADVERTISEMENT DISCLAIMER
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates Property Owners Association
hereinafter “WLEPOA” has sole discretion to publish any
advertisement submitted for publication. WLEPOA is not
responsible for the claims, representations and other information of
the advertisements of others published herein, or, the credibility of
such advertisers. WLEPOA does not verify the truth, or, accuracy
of any advertisement of the publication submitted by others, or,
investigates the credibility of any such advertiser.
DELINQUENT PROPERTY OWNERS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
If you fail to pay an unpaid balance of an assessment
imposed by the Association, the Association is then required
to file suit. In accordance with Schedule “A”, the bylaws of
the Association, and resolution of the Board of Directors,
you will be liable for your unpaid balance, 12 percent
interest per annum, costs of collection (including court and
sheriff’s costs), administrative costs, reasonable attorney’s
fees, and the cost of discontinuance or satisfaction of
judgments. A $200.00 charge for costs of collection and
reasonable attorney’s fees shall be imposed.
Failure to abide by the conditions of the previous paragraph
will cause the Association to initiate the Sheriff Sale of your
property. The Sheriff’s costs for this procedure will also be
included as part of the costs of this action.
ALL DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS WILL BE LISTED
WITH A CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY
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WLE LOTS FOR SALE
SECTION 2 LOT 136
Red Hawk
SECTION 3 LOT 049
WINTER 2006/07
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF
ALL RECREATION VEHICLES
INSURANCE EXPIRATION DATE MUST EXCEED DATE OF
REGISTRATION BY AT LEAST TWO (2) MONTHS.
ALL ASSESSMENTS MUST BE CURRENT AND ALL FINES IF ANY
MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.
Hurok
SECTION 3 LOT 209
DOOR TO DOOR SOLICITATIONS
Deer Valley
SECTION 4 LOT 141
Sunrise Terr.
SECTION 4 LOT 292
Mustang
According to WLE Rules and Regulations door to door
solicitations are not allowed. Any vendors caught in
the Estates will be asked to leave.
If you belong to an organization such as Girl Scouts or
Boy Scouts etc. or are selling something to raise funds
for your school, you will fall under the exception. We
do ask, however, that you go to the Administration
Office and register by showing your paperwork so
that we may verify the authenticity of this fund raiser.
You will then be given a card showing that we have
seen your paperwork and are aware that you are
selling this product. The expiration date will also be
written on this card. This will also let the homeowner
that may support your cause know that we have
verified your sales.
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WINTER 2006/07
Chilly Day Cake Recipe
RV OWNERS
You'll need the following:
a cup of water
four large brown eggs
a teaspoon of salt
lemon
a bottle of whiskey.
a cup of sugar
two cups of dried fruit
a cup of brown sugar
walnuts
1. Sample the whiskey to check for quality.
2. Take a large bowl. Put it down somewhere.
3. Check the whiskey again. To be sure it's of the
highest quality, pour one level cup and drink.
4. Repeat step 3
5. Turn on the electric mixer, beat one cup of butter in
large fluffy bowl.
6. Add one teaspoon of sugar and beat again.
7. Make sure the whiskey is still okay. Cry another tup.
8. Turn off the mixer! Dough splattered everywhere!
9. Beat two leggs and add to fluffy bowl and chuck in the
tup of fried druit.
10. Mix on the turnerer and beat everything up
11. If the fired druit gets stuck in the beaterers, pry it
loose with a drewscriver.
12. Sample the whiskey to check for tonsisticity... Whew
is it hot in here ?
13. Okay.. Next, shift two crups of salt... or something.
14. Check the whishkey.
15. Now shqueeze the lemonon ... oh my eye, be rrright
back
16. Okay … Add one table
17. Throw in the sugar or something ... Who cares?
18. Grease the oven.
19. Turn the cake tin to 350 degrees.
20. Don't forget to beat off the turnerer and clean the
mesh
21. Check the whishkey again, forget bout the cake ind
go bed!
The RV letters and registration sheets have
been mailed. If you do not receive your
papers by the end of January,
please call the office.
NEW LAW REQUIRES MOTORISTS TO TURN
ON HEADLIGHTS WHEN USING WIPERS
The Department of Transportation announced today
that a new law, which goes into effect in January, will
require motorists to turn on their headlights anytime
their vehicles wipers are in continuous or intermittent
use due to weather or other atmospheric conditions
such as fog or mist.
Motorists who do not comply with the law could face a
fine of $25, but with fees and other associated costs,
the penalty would approach $100.
Also, motorists will suffer substantial penalties if snow
or ice on their vehicle injures or kills someone. This is
the first winter this law will be on the books. Spread
this information to all PA drivers that you know. Don’t
get a ticket because you were not knowledgeable
about this new law. WWW.PENNDOT.COM
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WINTER 2006/07
Game Room Hours:
Monday – Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00PM
*Thursday 7:30 – 9:00PM
Sunday Noon – 4:00PM
*Movie Night:
Every Friday Night 7:00pm
*Arts & Crafts
w/Organized Activities:
Every Saturday 12-4:00pm
*Children of all ages are welcomed
8yrs & under must be accompanied by
an adult
The Games for the Game Room will
not be in use during Movie Night or
Arts & Crafts
Points to Ponder:
-If money doesn't grow on trees then why do banks have branches?
-Since bread is square, then why is sandwich meat round?
-Can you cry under water?
-Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
-Why do you have to "put your two cents in".... but it's only a "penny
for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going?
-Once you're in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were
buried in for eternity?
-What disease did cured ham actually have?
-Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up
like every two hours?
-Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in
binoculars to look at things on the ground?
-How come we choose from just two people for President and fifty for
Miss America?
-Why do doctors leave the room while you change? They're going to see
you naked anyway.
-Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze
these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out!" Or watch a
white thing come out of a chicken's rear and think, "that ought to taste
good"
-Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible
crisp, which no decent human being would eat?
-Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer?
-When your photo is taken for your driver's license, why do they tell you
to smile? If you are stopped by the police and asked for your license,
are you going to be smiling?
- If Wylie E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that ACME
equipment, why didn't he just buy dinner?
-If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?
-Is Disney World the only people trap operated by a mouse?
-Why does the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the
same tune?
-I’ll bet you just tried singing the two songs above didn’t you?
The Girl Scout & Brownie Cookies are back!!! You
can purchase them at Beaver Lodge on Tuesdays
from 4-5:30 PM & Thursdays from 6-7:30pm.
They will be on sale until mid February.
They are $3.50 per box
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Lackawanna County Stadium was
paid for and is owned by the
residents of Lackawanna County. It
opened its gates for the first time
in April 26, 1989 when professional
baseball returned to NEPA after a
30 year absence.
The stadium, which cost $25 million
to build, is located on a 50 acre
parcel on scenic Montage Mountain
in Moosic and is easily accessible by
Interstate 81. With a seating
capacity of 10,000, Lackawanna
County Stadium is the largest
stadium in northeastern
Pennsylvania.
Perhaps what the stadium is best
known for is the Scranton/WilkesBarre Triple-A baseball franchise.
The International League club once known as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Red Barons - was an affiliate of the
Philadelphia Phillies from 1989 through
2006.
On September 21, 2006 the New York
Yankees announced they would be the new
affiliate beginning in 2007. The
announcement had an immediate impact on
the franchise with 47,000 tickets being sold
that day and almost 250,000 in one week. In
mid-December the club officially changed its
name from Red Barons to Scranton/WilkesBarre Yankees.
In its first 18 years of life the stadium was a
multi-purpose facility hosting a variety of
events including high school football,
amateur baseball, field hockey, marching
band competitions and
even ice skating. The
new affiliation agreement
with the New York
Yankees also brought
with it the news of a
natural grass surface
being installed for 2007.
This announcement is a
huge improvement for baseball enthusiasts,
but limits the use of the stadium surface.
WINTER 2006/07
Should It Actually Snow
Winter Activities in NEPA
Lackawanna State Park:
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/StateParks/parks/lackawann
a.aspx#winter
Cross-country Skiing: All trails can be cross-country
skied. Frost Hollow, Lakeview and most trails in the
campground and picnicking areas are recommended.
Sledding and Tobogganing: The gentle slopes by
Pavilion 1 are recommended for sledding.
Ice Fishing: Except for the ice skating area and under
the bridge, all of the 198-acre Lake Lackawanna is open
for ice fishing. Common fish caught through the ice are
trout, muskellunge, walleye, pickerel, perch and
largemouth bass.
Ice Skating: The maintained ice skating area is just
south of the fishing pier. The ice is cleared and depth is
measured.
Promised Land State Park:
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/StateParks/parks/promis
edland.aspx#winter
Cross-country Skiing: Skiing and snowshoeing are
permitted on all trails.
Ice Fishing: Conditions permitting, ice fishing is
popular on both lakes. Bass, pickerel, panfish and on
Lower Lake, trout, are the common species captured
through the ice.
Ice Skating: Conditions permitting, ice skating occurs
on Promised Land Lake.
The Ice Box Sports Complex
3 West Olive Street
Scranton PA 18508
570-963-1020
For Indoor Ice Skating
www.skateicebox.com
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WLE COMMUNITY
BULLETIN
The official Publication of the
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates
Property Owners Association
114 Wallenpaupack Drive,
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
The Community Bulletin serves
approximately 1,800 property owners.
It is published quarterly by the
W.L.E.P.O.A.
Deadline and publication dates may
change without notice.
Publisher is Kathy Sollenne.
For information
Call: 570-689-4721
Fax: 570-689-0912
SPRING 2007 Edition
Deadline: March 15th
Publication: April 10th
WINTER 2006/07
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President …………………….Ed Weidler
Vice President…………Steve Sollenne
Secretary ……………….Paula Whitney
Treasurer…………………..Ted Couillou
Member…………………….. Anne Marie
Madison
Member…………………. Jack McIntyre
Member……………………….Gina Florio
1/8 Page - $45
1/2 Page - $180
1/4 Page - $90
Full Page - $360
Payment in advance with ad. No
exceptions. Checks made payable to
W.L.E.P.O.A. There is an extra charge for
composition and type setting, if needed.
Submit ads early due to limited space. We
reserve the right to refuse any ad. Any ads
received after the deadline will be
published in the following issue.
E-mail: [email protected]
IMPORTANT PHONE
NUMBERS
Administration ……...….570-689-4721
Inform-a-phone………....570-689-4409
CURRENT WLE BADGES MUST BE
WORN IN ALL AMENITIES
Indoor Pool - Seasonal
Mon. – Fri. 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Mon. – Thurs. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tennis Court – Seasonal
ASSOCIATION STAFF
Office Personnel
General Manager – John Carney
Sandra Aleckna
Joy Pfeifer
Nancy Settepani
Kathy Sollenne
Paul Kuhn
Donna Fenstermaker
Maintenance
ADVERTISING RATES:
www.wleonline.org
AMENITIES
Foreman – Charlie Gioe
Bob Christman
Tom Makowski
Everett Abieht
Fran Raimo
Casper Dalykas
Ken Moran
P/T Michelle Gregory
WLE Public Safety Department
Chief N.R. Kizer
Investigator Bob Vladika
Lt. John O’Conner
Cpl. Roger Dowdell
Officer Lori Truncali
Officer Bill Lemp
Officer Ron Soltis
Officer Ron Miller
Officer Wayne Seeley
Officer Paul Washko
Officer Michael Massaro
Located on Tennis Lane & Beaver Lodge.
Equipment provided by participants. Open
to Property Owners in good standing only.
Reservations required.
Main Club House
Fully equipped facility. Open for special
WLE events & Property Owners in good
standing. Reservation Required.
Adult Lodge
Open for 18 years and over ONLY.
Equipped with rest rooms which are
accessible to Rockledge Pool area, pool
tables, dartboard & more.
Rockledge Pool
Swimming pool, picnic area with Bar-bques, volley ball court and snack bar.
Beaver Lodge & Pool Complex
25 Meter Pool, bath house, rest rooms,
snack bar (summertime only). Open for
special WLE events & Property Owners
in good standing. Reservation Required
for Lodge.
Kasper Lodge
Closed
Deer Lake Building
Equipped with rest rooms and used in
summer as a beach house.
Laundromat
Public Works Staff
Campgrounds…………...570-689-9097
Marina……………. …....570-689-9042
(Campgrounds & Marina seasonal)
Director – Brian Schan
Don Shaffer
Tom McKane
Emergency Phone……....570-689-7311
State Police………...…...570-253-7126
Building Compliance Officer
Larry Milliken
Coin operated machines. Combination
lock. Call office for code.
RECYCLING – Closed until
further notice
Aquatic Director
COMPACTER – is located
behind the stable near the
Maintenance Shed.
Douglas Bagnall
WLE IS ONLINE – Visit us on the
internet at:
NEXT QUARTERLY
PAYMENT DUE
APRIL 1, 2007
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WALLENPAUPACK LAKE ESTATES
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
114 WALLENPAUPACK DRIVE
LAKE ARIEL, PA 18436
WINTER 2006/07
PRSRT STD
U.S. Postage
PAID
Lake Ariel
PA
Permit No. 36