Arrowhead Lake

EMERGENCY
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: 9 1 1
POLICE (Non-Emergency)
Pocono Mountain Regional Police:
570-895-2400
TOWNSHIPS
Coolbaugh Township: 570-894-8490
Tobyhanna Township: 570-646-1212
UTILITIES
Frontier Phone/Internet: 800-225-5282
PPL Electricity: 800-342-5775
PennDot Road Conditions: 800-932-4600
Blue Ridge Cable: 570-839-3550
Waste Mangement/Garbage:
800-621-2100
Pocono Lake Post Office: 570-646-3929
SCHOOLS
Pocono Mountain West High School:
570-839-7121
Clear Run Intermediate School:
570-894-9446
Tobyhanna Elementary Center:
570-646-2721
Pocono Mountain Academy: 570-595-9518
Monsignor McHugh Elementary School:
570-595-7463
HOUSES OF WORSHIP
Faith Lutheran Church -- Blakeslee:
570-646-0309
Living Hope Baptist Church -- Mt. Pocono:
570-839-5900
St. Maximillan Kolbe -- Pocono Lake:
570-646-6424
St. Mary of the Mount -- Mt. Pocono:
570-839-2537
St. Nicholas Byzantine -- Pocono Summit:
570-839-8090
St. Marks -- Thornhurst: 570-472-3061
St. Elizabeth -- Bear Creek: 570-472-3061
Pocono Lake United Methodist Church -Pocono Lake: 570-646-2650
Thornhurst United Methodist Church -Thornhurst: 570-842-1434
Wesleyan Church of Pocono Lake -Pocono Lake: 570-646-9181
B’nai Harim (Children of the Mountain) -Pocono Pines: 570-646-0100
Temple Israel of the Poconos -Stroudsburg: 570-421-8781
Community Bible Church -- Pocono Lake:
570-646-8995
HOSPITALS
Geisinger Community Medical Center
(CMC) -- Scranton: 570-969-8000
Moses Taylor Hospital -- Scranton:
570-340-2100
Geisinger Wyoming Valley -- Wilkes-Barre:
570-808-7300
Veterans Administration Medical Center -Wilkes-Barre: 570-824-3521
Pocono Medical Immediate Care Center -Tobyhanna: 570-839-1400
Pocono Medical Center -- East
Stroudsburg: 570-421-4000
Regional Hospital of Scranton -- Scranton:
570-348-7100
DENTISTS
Michael Olinits, D.D.S. -- Pocono Summit
Plaza: 570-839-9208
John Mann, D.M.D. -- Blakeslee:
570-646-7811
James Rinehimer, D.D.S. -Pocono Lake: 570-646-9444
RESTAURANTS
Dominics’s Pizza -- on 940 West
Robert Christian’s -- on 940 West
Chat N’ Chew Cafe -- in Blakeslee Village
Papa Santos Pizza -- in Blakeslee Village
China Pearl -- in Blakeslee Plaza
Boulder View Tavern -- on 903
Subway -- in Blakeslee Plaza
Woody’s Country House -- on 115 S
Farmers Market -- in Blakeslee Village
Murphy’s Loft -- on 115 S off of 940 W
Louie’s Prime Steak House -- on S Lake Dr.
Shenanigans -- on S Lake Dr.
Nick’s Lake House -- on S Lake Dr.
Jubilee Restaurant -- on 940 E
KFC -- on 940 E
Long John Silver’s -- on 940 E
McDonald’s -- on 940 E
Perkins -- on 940 E
Pioneer Dinner -- on 940 E
Smuggler’s Cove -- on Rt 611
Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse -- on Rt 611
GROCERY, DRUG STORES
LIQUOR STORES AND BEER
DISTRIBUTERS
Pinewood Deli (right outside main gate)
beer available
Towards Blakeslee (Route 940 West)
Aharts Market
Wine and Spirits
Harmony Beverage
Dollar General
Family Dollar
CVS Pharmacy
Wawa (open 24 hours)
Towards Mt. Pocono (Route 940 East)
Rite Aid
Wal-Mart Super Center
ShopRite
K-Mart
Weis
Wine and Spirits
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Pocono Raceway -- Rt 115:
1(800) RACEWAY
Pocono Go Karts -- Rt 209: 570-223-6299
940 Golf N’ Fun -- Rt 940: 570-646-0700
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ENTERTAINMENT
940 Golf N’ Fun -- Rt 940: 570-646-0700
Mt Airy Casino -- Rt 611: 570-839-8816
Mohegan Sun & Pocono Downs (Casino)-Hwy 315: 570-831-2100
Sherman Theater -- Main St/Stroudsburg:
570-420-2808
HORSEBACK RIDING
Deer Path Stable -- Rt 940: 570-443-4431
Happy Trails Riding Stable -- Rt 611:
570-839-8340
Mohegan Sun & Pocono Downs -- Hwy 315:
570-825-6681
GOLF COURSES
Mount Airy Golf Club -- Rt 611:
570-243-5240
Jack Frost National -- Rt 940:
570-443-2414
Pocono Manor Inn & Golf Course -- Rt 940:
570-839-7111
Mt. Pocono Golf Club -- Rt 940:
570-839-6061
Glenbrook Golf Course -- Stroudsburg:
570-424-8544
Mt Laurel Golf Club -- White Haven:
570-443-7424
Split Rock Golf Club -- Lake Harmony:
570-722-9111
Thornhurst Country Club (9 holes) -Thornhurst: 570-472-9079
Stone Meadows Golf Club -- White Haven:
570-472-3870
WATER PARKS/WATER ACTIVITIES
Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark -Tannersville: 570-629-1661
Kalahari Resorts -- Pocono Manor
877-525-2427
Split Rock H2O -- Lake Harmony:
570-722-9111
Whitewater Challengers Rafting -- White
Haven: 570-443-9543
SHOPPINC
The Crossings Premium Outlets -Tannersville
MOVIE THEATERS
Casino Theater -- Rt 611: 570-839-7831
Cinemark Strouds Mall -- Rt 611:
570-421-1284
Cinemark Cinemas -- Moosic:
570-961-5943
Split Rock Resort Theatre -- Lake Harmony:
570-712-9111
SIGHT-SEEING
Bushkill Falls -- Bushkill: 570-588-6682
Water Gap Trolly -- Main Street/Rt 611:
570-476-9766
Do you have a question?
Do you have a concern regarding ALCA?
Have you heard a rumor that’s keeping you up at night?
Ask a question and you’ll get a straight answer.
Board of Directors
Call or email me directly:
Bill Lucas, ALCA Board President
[email protected]
Cell: 215-962-8209
Office: 215-757-6988
Office toll free: 1-877-910-8612
Bill Lucas - President
Gerry Burke - Vice President
Tom Filla - Secretary
Ruth Ann Murphy - Treasurer
Phil Whitehurst - Assistant Secretary
Vacant - Assistant Treasurer
Tony Russo
Jerry Grlica
Chip Allen
Always available to the membership
EMERGENCY NUMBER
Enrich your experience;
Volunteer!
Fire, Ambulance & Police - 9 1 1
Member Services/
Welcome Center
BINGO
570-646-1771
7 days - 24 hours
Time: Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and close
promptly at 7 p.m. No admittance after 7 p.m.
Security/Dispatch Department
Location: Clubhouse
570-643-8100
7 days - 24 hours
When: February 27, March 12 and April 4
& 23
Lodge (Winter Season)
570-643-9323
All players receive 1 free ticket for a chance to win an
$8.00 bingo voucher.
3-face Jackpot: $1
6-face: $8
18-face Jackpot: $5
12-face: $14
Hotball:
$1
18-face: $18
Quicky:
$1
DAUBERS (Markers) are $1.25
Monday - Friday: 2 - 10 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Board of Directors Meetings
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Saturday, May 7, 2016
961 Arrowhead Drive v
Anyone that occupies a seat must purchase at least the
minimum bingo packet of $8, with the exception of
children under 10, who can still purchase a $5 packet.
Pre-packaged snacks and beverages will be available for a
small fee beginning at 6:15 p.m.
Pocono Lake, PA 18347
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Message from the Board president
Dear Members of Arrowhead Lake
Community Association,
The Board continues to be active in our local chapter of,
Community Association Institute (CAI). CAI holds seminars
and meetings to help educate members of communities,
managers and directors in “best practices” procedures. Their
motto is that community associations can and should exceed
the expectations of their members.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish you all a Healthy
and Happy New Year!
A quick look in the rear view mirror at 2015; it was another
great year in the community and also a year of change.
Management changes, which occurred mid-year, are working
well. Eric Usbeck our General Manager has certainly hit the
ground running. His grasp of the engineering projects that we
have been working on for the past few years is extraordinary.
Additional management changes were George Newman as
Maintenance Director and Danielle Decker as Recreation/
Lodge Director. Each has done a great job in their new
positions.
Enjoy the winter activities the recreation staff has planned.
The hill behind the Clubhouse has been used for sledding
for years (years ago it was a ski hill with a towrope). When
sledding, please use common sense, and be careful of the
little ones. No skiing of any kind is allowed. We hope to have
the Clubhouse open for bathroom breaks during the daytime hours. We need volunteers to help us with staffing and
possible hot chocolate on weekends (from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
subject to change).
Special thanks to the Budget Committee, who worked closely
with management to create economies in our operations. With
better-projected financial numbers on our major projects, we
were able to maintain our previous assessment rate for ALCA.
In regards to our sewer, additional rates were needed for the
pending improvements to the system and compliance with
regulations.
The engineering projects that have been ongoing over the past
few years should all blossom in 2016. We are very close to
getting approval from DEP for the Lewis Creek/Eastern Cove
Reclamation Project. We continue with the North Lake Dam
inspection/approvals and let us not forgot about our I&I (Infiltration) problem with the sewer system. We have contracted
Entech Engineering, Inc., as the engineering firm for the I&I
Project. Stay informed this year on these projects, for they
will collectively impact our community for years to come.
In closing, special thanks to all members that volunteers; you
should all know my motto by now: Enrich your experience at
the lake, Volunteer! It is important to stay informed by
attending board meetings, reading your emails and most of
all, consider volunteering. Enjoy the balance of winter and I’ll
see you at the Lodge.
Sincerely,
Bill Lucas, President
Arrowhead Lake Community Association
The PennDOT Locust Ridge Road Bridge Replacement Project
is on schedule to begin in March/April of 2016. This is the
bridge between our gates and the estimated time of construction,
according to PennDOT, is eight to ten weeks. Members that
normally use the Orono Entrance Gate will have to enter the
community through the Main Gate (I told you this last year,
and PennDOT keeps postponing the start date).
Manager Directory
Eric Usbeck
[email protected]
General Manager
Charlie Hozempa
[email protected]
Accounting Controller
Carl Kochis
[email protected]
Security Chief
Danielle Decker
[email protected]
Recreation & Lodge Director
Brittany Ott
[email protected]
Communications & Member Services Manager
George Newman
[email protected]
Maintenance Director
Joe Rehm
[email protected]
Sewer Plant Manager
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Service Directory
APPLIANCE
REPAIR
AFFORDABLE APPLIANCE
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ALL MAKES/Models
7 Days a Week
on Route 940 east of the Turnpike, Albrightsville
570-328-1390
LANDSCAPING
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Your Complete Garden Headquarters
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Route 940, Pocono Lake
570-646-4300
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Snowplowing &
Ice Management
570-646-2226
HANDYMAN
Fall Clean-ups
RALPH’S HANDYMAN SERVICE
PLUMBING
Route 940, Pocono Lake
Brittany Ott, at580
[email protected]
www.michcarp.com
for more information.
Interior & Exterior Painting • Power Washing
Sheet Rock • Wall Damage Repair
Deck Restortations • Flooring Sales & Installations
Interior Remodeling • Roofing • Siding • Windows
Keiper Plumbing & Heating Co.
PA079736 • Fully Insured
570-646-3222
570-580-2440
INSURANCE
ROBERT A. LAUBSCHER
INSURANCE AGENCY
Mt. Pocono, PA
570-839-2600
ERIE INSURANCE
Home • Auto
Commercial • Life
POWERWASHING
Serving the Poconos Since 1969
24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE
[email protected]
PA#102112
TIRES
Massaro’s
Quick Stop Tires
570-646-1450
NEW & USED TIRES
Message from the general manager
we closed out the year with a solid budget for 2016 and
are now looking forward at projects that will do a lot
for the community. The following major projects will
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable holiday season.
begin in 2016: Lake Reclamation and the North Lake
Now that 2016 is upon us, I wanted to give you all a
quick overview of how we closed out 2015 and what we Berm/Dam project. The Strategic Plan review will also
are preparing for in the year ahead. With the later half be completed by the end of the 1st quarter of 2016 and
of fall and early winter being mild, our Maintenance
be submitted to the Strategic Planning committee and
Department was able to get ahead of schedule on a
BOD no later than April.
number of projects. The department was able to remove
the concrete at the bath houses in order to have all
Myself and the managers are also exploring the following
walkways reconstructed so we are ADA compliant and projects that will begin upon approval in 2016/17:
“dress” up the areas. The Security Department was able golf cart/pedestrian bridge over Trout Creek vicinity
to have all five of the gate arm mechanisms replaced
Arrowhead Lake spillway, construction of a dog park,
and freshen up our entrances, along with minimizing
and expansion of the Orono Gate. As we traverse the
future maintenance costs to upkeep the old units.
winter season I encourage all community members to
exercise winter safety. Our Maintenance Department
In the Member Services realm we continued to develop has been trained and is fully prepared for keeping our
efficiencies that will continue through early 2016 that
roads safe during times of snow and ice. Lastly, 2016
will allow Member Services staff to better support daily will bring some organizational changes to the Arrowhead
operations of our community. Recreation had a great
staff. These potential changes will offer better services
closeout to 2016 with a host of events through November
to the members of the community. Enjoy the season
and December, finishing it off with a fantastic New
and I will see you as I am “out and about.”
Year’s Party. Lastly, the Sewer Company began a new
relationship by working with Entech Engineers on a
Sewer Treatment Facility Assessment. Also, Entech will Eric Usbeck
commence the I&I Remediation project in 2016. Lastly, General Manager
Happy New Year!
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HAPPY NEW YEARS! WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OUR CLIENTS IN 2015!
Rental History
34 Minisink Drive
MLS #PM-28712 / $168,750
150 Comanche Trl
178 Minisink Dr
226 Tepee Dr
134 Tenicum Trl
219 Pontiac Path
5112 Cresco Dr
153 Minisink Dr
138 Mohician Trl
104 Flo Ct
6156 Chickasa Dr
123 Outer Dr
179 Moshannon Dr
Walking Distance to Pool
4 Bedrooms
7110 Winnebago Drive
MLS #PM-29256 / $113,500
2135 Lehigh Drive
MLS #PM-28422 / $145,000
SOLD HOMES 2015
180 Tepee Dr
LAKEFRONT HOMES SOLD
279 Wyalusing Dr
1319 Arrowhead Dr
534 Maxatawny Dr
1317 Arrowhead Dr
271 Wyalusing Dr
2165 Winona Dr
282 Paxinos Dr
1283 Arrowhead Dr
138 Paxinos Dr
OVER 2.5 MILLION SOLD IN
19 Minisink Dr
LAKEFRONT HOMES
274 Depuy Dr
98 Minisink Dr
168 Maxatawny Dr
1079 Arrowhead Dr
7174 Winnebago Dr
111 Dakota Place
112 Pawnee Path
2087 Lehigh Dr
5124 Winamac Dr
284 Wyalusing Dr
106 Orono Dr
4113 Wilcox Ct
129 Sundance Dr
581 Maxatawny Dr
222 Croasdale Ct
2196 Lehigh Dr
7-23-6 Arrowhead Dr
223 Muskwink Dr
DIRECT 215.850.9640
OVER 11.9 MILLION
In Sales for 2015
More Homes For Sale In ALCA
Over sized Garage
215 Muskwink Drive
MLS #PM-28855 / $155,900
222 Outer Drive
MLS #PM-24446 / $77,000
299 Delaware Trail
MLS #PM-16144 / $105,000
135 Netcong Circle
MLS #PM-9145 / $86,000
187 Tenicum Trail
MLS #PM-13033 / $119,000
207 Orono Drive Drive
MLS #PM-28739 / $119,900
627 Maxatawny Drive
MLS #PM-26983 / $146,500
1102 Arrowhead Drive
MLS #PM-19805 / $118,000
238 Chinook Circle
MLS #PM-25905 / $224,000
ASK ABOUT OUR DRONE
Garage
116 Oneida Drive
MLS #PM-30060/ $109,500
Sun Room
1509 Onoko Path
MLS #PM-24085/ $139,500
6141 Chickasa Drive
MLS #PM-21774 / $109,000
323 Orono Drive
MLS #PM-22802 / $100,000
577 Maxatawny Drive
MLS #PM-27905 / $172,000
New Rehab
211 Orono Drive
MLS #PM-28687 / $113,900
LOOKING FOR RENTALS?
Call Frank Weiss
610.908.6874
285 Delaware Trail
MLS #PM-28306 / $105,500
4121 Winona Drive
MLS #PM-22791 / $118,495
153 Tepee Drive
MLS #PM-27567 / $93,000
One Floor Living
245 Delaware Trail
MLS #PM-27760 / $119,000
146 Chitimacha Dr
151 Safro Ct
138 Mohician Trl
6109 Chickasa Dr
131 Shawnee Dr
OFFICE 570.972.2940
VISIT OUR NEW OFFICE
IN LIBERTY PLAZA
Current HOMES Under CONTRACT
121 Mohican Trl
140 Paxinos Dr
4148 Catawissa Dr
635 Maxatawny Dr
284 Wyalusing Dr
119 Oneida Dr
1128 Shasta Dr
Game Lands
Website: www.JeffRickertTeam.com Email: [email protected]
5 Bedrooms
147 Safro Court
MLS #PM-28935 / $235,500
New Listing
159 Maxatawny Drive
MLS #PM-30804 / $79,000
SAY HELLO TO OUR NEWEST
AGENT Dennis Nappi II
406.616.2744
Taxes vs annual Assessment
In recent months, there have been questions from homeowners asking what property taxes and
assessments pay for. In a short description, township taxes are for the regional, macro scale and
assessments are for the local, micro scale.
A few months back a team from management attended a Tobyhanna Township Breakfast where this topic was
discussed. In this article the differences between the two are explained in an attempt to better inform our residents
so folks can provide feedback to the management to better our services provided to you.
We all know that property taxes are paid to the township in order to maintain services to the township.
However, when one resides within a planned community, the paying of annual assessments in addition to
township taxes, “muddies the waters” as to what exactly their money is used for. We have had some homeowners
question whether or not their money is utilized effectively because of the perception that they pay two of the
same “bills” in a year. The big difference between the two is the local use of assessment money collected versus
tax dollars used over a larger area to maintain a townships support to its residents.
PROPERTY TAXES
Township property taxes fund various items within
a township’s operating expenses. One of the main
budget items for a township is law enforcement. Police
budgets are paid through property taxes. This includes
all facets of a department’s budget, such as salaries
and building maintenance/acquisition and vehicles.
If the township utilizes a regional police department,
such as Pocono Mountain Regional, the tax money
goes in to purchasing police hours of support to the
individual township. The benefit of utilizing a large
amount of the money available for a police force is a
positive effect on property values. Public libraries and
fire departments also benefit from tax money. A large
number of township libraries and fire departments
rely on donations, but they also receive a portion of
taxes collected. Property taxes also fund public parks
and recreation areas. Traffic and street lights, striping
of roads, drainage work, vegetative maintenance,
sidewalks, recreational trails, and of course, road
maintenance (excludes private Arrowhead roads) are
paid for with tax money. Lastly, salaries for township
employees are also paid with property tax money.
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
The Arrowhead Lake Community Association
annual assessment is paid by all homeowners and
covers the following key expenses: recreational
programs/activities, pool maintenance, contracts for
recreational events such as fireworks, and lake
maintenance. Additionally it pays the salaries of
support staff, maintenance of the communities
private roads, utility bills of association buildings
and lighting, insurances, and operational support
line items such as the ALCA website and tech
support, to name a few. Additionally, a significant
portion of the annual assessment is placed in to
the Reserve Account for the association. This fund
allows the management to maintain and replace all
equipment and facilities at the end of its life cycle in
order to maintain or enhance the support and
services provided to the homeowner. Of course the
list is quite lengthy as to how the money is used,
however, services and support to the homeowner,
family and guests is always the focus for the
management.
Hopefully this short note has refreshed or introduced the idea that taxes and assessments do cover many of the
same budget items for community homeowners, however, it is a local focus for the management to utilize funds
to provide services and support to our community. In the future editions of the Smoke Signals similar articles
will be included to address questions or topics brought up by homeowners to better educate or update information
sent out in years past so homeowners can better understand the why’s and how’s behind the managements
operational decisions.
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The “rec” Report
Hello Arrowhead Lake Community:
I encourage anyone that has any ideas or suggestions for new
events or activities to please stop by the Lodge or contact me
at [email protected].
I hope everyone had a Safe and Happy Holiday Season! I had
the pleasure of meeting many new Members at fall recreation
events/activities and I hope to meet more Members at the
upcoming winter events/activities.
I want to thank all the volunteers who help make our events
happen and if you are interested in volunteering for an
event/activity to contact the Lodge at 570-643-9323 to let
us know.
Some of the upcoming events for the winter season include:
a Zumba Party, a Café Night with musical entertainment, a
Poetry at the Lake segment, a Valentine’s Day Dance, a Super
Bowl Sunday Party, Family Feud Game Day, a Group Tubing
Trip to Jack Frost/Big Boulder, a Pirate & Princess Party,
Bingo, a Group Outing to the new Kalahari Waterpark Resort,
New Friday Night Foods, Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt, Horse
Drawn Hayrides, new Kid’s Crafts, and much, much more!
I look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming events
and activities!
Danielle Decker
ALCA Recreation & Lodge Director
CONSIDER
HAVE A SPECIAL
EVENT COMING UP?
THE LODGE
Special Occasions
We Accommodate:
Weddings
Bridal Showers
Baby Showers
Company Meetings
Anniversary Party
Special Dinners
And More...
Large or Small parties can
be accommodated
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Danielle Decker, Lodge Director at
570-643-9323 to set up an appointment to discuss
pricing and availability.
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Breakfast w/ Santa
Food Drive to benefit TOMEC Food Pantry
On
Saturday, 12/19,
139 people
attended the
AYCE Breakfast
with Santa &
Mrs. Clause.
Arrowhead residents, Al Mancini and
Betty Murphy, volunteered their time in
collecting donations for Top of the
Mountain Ecumenical Food Pantry.
We appreciate all that volunteers do for the
local community!
Pat Grace’s Holiday Cabaret Show
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Pocono Area
Abstract Company
P.O. Box 128 - 241 Rt. 940
Blakeslee, PA 18610
Phone: 570-646-0282
Fax: 570-646-4563
Email: [email protected]
Ric Hanna, Manager
Anglers Practice Catch and Release
We all agree that our lakes are our best resource in the Arrowhead Lake Community. To preserve
our great resource, the Anglers Committee would like to reiterate that both lakes are “Catch and
Release” lakes. That means that all fish, with the exception of trout and carp, should be returned unharmed to the
lake.
There have been studies that states between 95 and 100 percent of released fish survive. Catch and release fishing
may be the most effective method to help shield the environment and help keep fish populations from disappearing.
This preserves the natural balance in and around our lakes.
The easiest way to get started is to use a barbless hook or a circle hook. They are available at all tackle shops. These
hooks make it easy to get the hook out of the fish’s mouth and get them back into the water fast.
Barbless Hook
Circle Hook
If we all practice Catch and Release, our lakes will remain a healthy ecosystem for the ALCA community.
Visit FishInPA.com for the Pennsylvania Fishing and Boating regulations.
Greg McNaull
Anglers committee
Join Arrowhead Lake Senior Association
ALCA has its own Seniors Group open to any member ages 50+ and their spouse.
There are special arrangements for non-ALCA members who are sponsored by ALCA members. We meet the 2nd
and 4th Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Lodge for a Pot Luck lunch (bring to share with six others).
You can attend all the meetings or as few as you wish.
In addition to socializing while eating, events and entertainment is scheduled for our benefit. Some events last
year included presentations by our PA State Representatives, the Pocono Pony, and a travel agency, etc.
Entertainment included games and sing-a-longs, etc. Trips were arranged to casinos and theaters.
While trips are an extra cost, our $7/year dues cover everything else including a Thanksgiving Dinner (guests are
extra). The New Year’s Party is additional and was $10/person and catered.
Come and see what we are about! You can be a guest 1-2 times and then expected to join the club. This is a good
way to meet neighbors and make new friends.
Ruth Berke
Membership Chairperson
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VIEWS FROM THE LAKE
ALCA has instituted a column for the residents of Arrowhead Lake. Under the heading “Views from the
Lake”, the Smoke Signals will be publishing letters, comments and stories from our members. The articles will
not be changed or edited by anyone.
A letter/article to be published in the ALCA Smoke Signals is meant to express your opinion, point of
view and/or observation of the local scene. State the topic you are writing about. Be clear about its goal and what
you’re trying to achieve. Focus on your subject by sticking to a single main point. Letters should be approximately
250 words or less. Be as accurate as possible. Choose words carefully and keep the tone respectful. Avoid personal
attacks. End your letter with your name, lot/block/section and telephone number where you can be contacted
(only your name will be published in the paper). If your letter is found to be inappropriate, it will not be published
and will not be returned to the sender.
Letters are to be sent to:
Arrowhead Lake Community Association
Attn: “Views from the Lake.”
961 Arrowhead Drive, Pocono Lake, PA 18347
Or via email to [email protected] in the format of a .pdf or .doc.
It is important to have a venue where opinions can be freely stated. Please use this space as your soapbox or
platform to state your opinion.
2015 Sailing season
The Arrowhead Sailors have a long eventful history. Throughout the 30 plus years of active sailing,
the Sailors have formed lasting friendships and have made many memories.
We are greatly disappointed that more sailors have not joined in the races. We see many Sunfish and Phantom Class
sailboats along the lake shore and encourage you to join the fun! It is not necessary to have a lot of experience. We
were all beginners at one time. It is not essential that you sail both Saturday and Sunday... Sail whenever you can!
The 2015 Sailing Season was challenging. The weather didn’t always cooperate and we had few participants. Please
consider cleaning up that sailboat on your property and hoisting the sail next season. We need more sailors!
The Arrowhead Sailors begin each sailing season on July 4th Weekend with a picnic. Mid-season, there is a dinner
outing, and the season is ended with another picnic on Labor Day Weekend. It is at this gathering the results of the
races and the standings are announced. However, this past year we have no results due to lack of participants and
the weather.
Residents who have a sailboat and are interested in learning to sail or just love to sail are encouraged to join the
group each Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.
If interested, give a call to Russ Schmidt at 570-646-3790 or Don Childers at 570-646-7855.
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Chief’s Corner
By: Chief Carl Kochis
snowmobiles, while roads are being plowed. Thank you for your
cooperation.
The Security and Recreation Department would like to remind
all homeowners that the Lodge and lower level of the Member
Wishing you and your families a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Services Building may be used for emergency shelter. In the event
ALCA Security Department Activity
of power outages, severe inclement weather such as ice storms,
for December 2015
flooding, rain, etc., the Security Department will provide
Accidents
0
transportation when necessary.
Alarms
4
Ambulance Calls
Burglary
Criminal Mischief
Dog Calls
Miscellaneous
Owner/Guest Assists
Law Enforcement Assists
Theft
With winter upon us, we ask that all drivers on ALCA’s roadways
exercise caution when faced with inclement weather. Most
accidents can be avoided by driving for conditions. Excessive
speed, hard braking and following too closely are to be avoided.
Allow yourself extra time to get to your destination in a safe
manner when adverse weather conditions affect our roadways.
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Finally, a friendly reminder, anytime a snowfall is anticipated or The Security Department issued a total of 19 warnings, 34
when a snowfall exceeds three inches, no on-street parking is citations, and patrolled 7,887 miles while conducting 2,396
permitted or the operation of Recreational Vehicles, including house checks.
Member services matters
By: Brittany Ott
NEW YEAR
It was a busy holiday season for Member Services. The week
of Dec. 20 – 26 there were approximately 381 guests and
155 rentals. The week of Dec. 27 – Jan. 2 there were
approximately 685 guests and 377 rentals. Thank you for
your patience during the holidays.
GATE BACK-UPS
Back-up at the gates is another ongoing issue during the
busy times of the year. Unfortunately, most people use the
Orono Gate for entry into the community and are unaware
that they need to stop at the Member Services Building first.
Please remind your guests, renters and contractors, that they
need to stop at the Member Services Building before gaining
entry.
MEMBERS WHO RENT
The Communications Department began an email listing
of members who rent their property. Any update to policies
or forms will be communicated via email. To make sure
you are included on the listing, please email [email protected].
If you use a designated agent to work on your behalf, please
notify management by using the online eForm (Resources
> eForms > 2016 Designated Agent Authorization Form) or
hard copy form found at Member Services.
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It is a new year and that means completing new registration
forms for 2016, such as the Recreational Vehicle Form, Boat
Rack Space Form, Member Form, Associate Form and more.
In order for gate cards to be updated and to receive six amenity
wristbands, you must complete the Member Form and have
all account balances paid in full by May 1, 2016.
GUESTS OF RENTERS
We are introducing a way for members to select if their
renter can allow guests on your property on a case by case
basis. It is included on the updated Short-Term Rental
Form. Instead of getting a call for permission every time
a guest arrives, you may select that your renter can allow
guests. Please remind renters and guests of renters that
applicable gate and amenity wristband fees apply!
MEMBER CARDS
Mangement is discussing the idea of discontinuing the use of
a Member Card, which is provided in the Annual Member
Packet once the Member Form and all account balances are
paid in full. We currently use it once a year during Election
Season, in which we have other tools to see if members are in
good standing for those meetings. You will receive a notice of
the final decision in the letter found in your Member Packet.
Visit
www.arrowheadca.org
OR GO TO
TV CHANNEL 80
Thank you Arrowhead Owners for all YOUR business! We’re here to serve YOU!
“WE’VE LIVED IN ARROWHEAD LAKE FULL TIME, SINCE 2002.” CALL “THE WELLS, THEY SELL!”
KIM 1-570-856-4453/[email protected] ~ BOB 1-570-856-4454/[email protected]
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Brodheadsville Office
Stroudsburg Office
919 Main Street
Stroudsburg, Pa 18360
Office #1-570-424-6444 Fax #1-877-603-6653
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1442 ARROWHEAD DR. $ 70,000
317 CARIBOU DR. $169,000
123 OWASSA DR. $73,000
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243 PAUITE PATH $100,000
306 DELAWARE TR. $99,000
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1079 Arrowhead Dr.
237 PAIUTE PATH $63,000
176 TOWANDA DR. $115,000
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186 Outer Dr.
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142 Chippewa Dr.
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LAND LOTS FOR SALE IN ARROWHEAD LAKE
16 Winnebago Dr.
$11,900
5 Winona Dr.
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6 Winona Dr. 19 Kinta Cir.
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$10,500
7 Chickasa Dr.
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34 Shasta Dr. 26 N. Arrow Dr.
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52 Arrowhead Dr. 32 Arrowhead Dr.
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6 Eyota Dr.
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environmental news: Tips for Hiring a Contractor
Hiring a contractor can be a daunting
experience, or it can be an enjoyable
one if you do your homework. Below I will explain some of
the things you need to do to ensure that your project runs
smoothly.
Ask for copies of insurance certificates, and make sure they’re
current, or you could be held liable for any injuries and damages that occur during the project. Ask if your contractor will
be using subcontractors. If so, make sure the subcontractors
have current insurance coverage and licenses, too, if required.
Depending on how big or complex a project is,
you might hire a:
Understand Your Payment Options
• General contractor, who manages all aspects of a project, including hiring and supervising subcontractors, getting building permits, and scheduling inspections
• Specialty contractor, who installs particular products like cabinets and bathroom fixtures
• Architect, who designs homes, additions, and major renovations — especially ones involving structural changes
• Designer or design/build contractor, who
provides both services
Before You Hire a Contractor
Get Estimates
Once you’ve narrowed your options, get written estimates
from several firms. Don’t automatically choose the lowest
bidder. Ask for an explanation to see if there’s a reason for
the difference in price.
Ask Questions
How many projects like mine have you completed in the last
year? Ask for a list so you can see how familiar the contractor
is with your type of project.
Will my project require a permit? Most states and localities
require permits for building projects, even for simple jobs
like decks. A competent contractor will get all the necessary
permits before starting work on your project. You may want
to choose a contractor familiar with the permitting process in
your area.
May I have a list of references? A contractor should be able to
give you names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three
clients with projects like yours. Ask each client how long ago
the project was and whether it was completed on time. Was the
client satisfied? Were there any unexpected costs? Did workers
show up on time and clean up after finishing the job? You also
could tell the contractor that you’d like to visit jobs in progress.
What types of insurance do you carry? Contractors should have:
• personal liability
• worker’s compensation
• property damage coverage
Don’t pay cash. For smaller projects, you can pay by check
or credit card. Many people arrange financing for larger
projects. Try to limit your down payment.
Try to make payments during the project contingent upon
completion of defined amounts of work. If a contractor asks
for all the money up front, find another contractor. This
way, if the work isn’t going according to schedule, the
payments to your contractor also are delayed.
Get a Written Contract
Before you sign a contract, make sure it includes:
• the contractor’s name, address, phone, and license number (if required)
• an estimated start and completion date
• the payment schedule for the contractor, subcontractors, and suppliers
• the contractor’s obligation to get all necessary permits
• a detailed list of all materials including each product’s color, model, size, and brand. If some materials will be chosen later, the contract should say who’s responsible for choosing each item and how much money is budgeted for it.
• what the contractor will and won’t do. For example, is site clean-up and trash hauling included in the price? Ask for a “broom clause” that makes the contractor responsible for all clean-up work, including spills and stains.
• a written statement of your right to cancel the
contract within three business days.
To find builders, remodelers, and related providers in
your area that are members of the National Association of
Home Builders, visit nahb.org. To find detailed information about a builder, service provider, or remodeler in your
area, contact your local home builders association. You can
also check with the Better Business Bureau, Angie’s List, or
any number of on-line web-sites that provide contractor
reviews.
Jim Roenelt
Environmental Officer
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4th Quarter Of 2015
Board of Directors
ALCA/ASC Meetings Synopsis
Below are excerpts from the ALCA/ASC Board of Directors (BOD) Monthly meetings. For a complete copy of
the approved meetings minutes, please visit the ALCA Website (www.arrowheadca.org). The Board of Directors
(BOD) encourages all Members to attend the upcoming monthly BOD meetings.
2016 BOD Monthly Meetings schedule:
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Saturday, February 6, 2016
Saturday, March 5, 2016
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Saturday, April 2, 2016
Saturday, May 7, 2016
The meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and take place in the Lodge Banquet Room (unless otherwise posted).
Members can purchase, for a one-time fee of $40.00 plus tax, the Key Fob to replace the gate card. Members
would need to fill out a form at Members Services and return their gate card. The key fob is used at the gate as
well as the buildings you already have access to, just like the current gate card. The distance the key fob reaches
is one car length, which equals to 8 feet. One thing to remember is the key fob allows one vehicle at a time, just
like the current gate card. Also there is no pass back since there is a one minute pause between each use. This
will help prevent the possibility of pass back so no one can share the key fob. If someone does try, an alarm will
occur at Members Services.
ALCA has had a difficult time this year dealing with leaves and the location of the leaf dump. The whole procedure,
the location of the dump, members dumping over there carelessly, plus the size of the dump wasn’t quite right to
handle the amount of leaves this year. The President of the BOD received complaints and personally went over to see
for himself. The dump was almost full to the street and almost coming on to another homeowner’s yard. The plastic
fencing that was up looked like it was down. ALCA management will make sure this does not happen in 2016.
Annual Dam Inspections: Completed October 30 by Eric Neast of Gannett Fleming. Our dams from the initial
report are looking rather well. There are some maintenance issues to take care of but nothing preventing the
dams from doing their job for the next year until the next inspection.
Lake Reclamation Project: Awaiting proposal for project from Marlene Martin of FX Browne for project and
timeline; should have them by mid-December. Permits to be submitted in November (currently awaiting a
confirmation).
2016 Budget Proposal: The 2016 Proposed Budget has been developed with a 0% increase of member
assessment. Here are the reasons behind this:
• Change in management culture has brought about a -3.1% in operating costs.
• Substantial surplus has allowed management to pay for items that otherwise would have been included in the proposed budget.
• Proposed budget has a Reserve of ~$1.8M balance at the end of 2016. There are two items that the Budget Committee recommended to bring the Reserve balance to $2M. Those items are: decreasing Lake Reclamation budget to $1.4M (from $1.5M) and eliminating the Master Plan/Project Coordinator ($100K) from the
proposed budget to raise Reserve contribution. General Manager concurs with those recommendations as the
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4th quarter of 2015 Board Meeting Synopsis Cont.
Lake Reclamation proposal will be in his office by FX Browne prior to budget approval and can be
tailored to fit our needs. Also, the Master Plan/Project Coordinator line item for $100K becomes unnecessary at this time if we utilize the Strategic Plan properly and outline strategies for infrastructure with the proper financial model to get us there.
• Continued analysis thru the end of ’15, and into 1st QTR ’16, in regards to “going green”,
evaluating employee health care program, putting in place a landscape contract in lieu of temp
employees to lower overhead, such as payroll costs, and other initiatives may result in additional funds
going to the Reserve.
Arrowhead Lake Emergency Action Plans: General Manager is working with Security Chief to develop an
Emergency Action Plan aside from the State DEP Dam Emergency Action Plan. These are plans that will
encompass power outages and storm significant events that roll through the region and how the ALCA staff
aides the community.
Backup-Up Generator Project:
• Wind Gap Electric has completed the majority of the construction work for the three backup generators. All of the new electrical equipment has been put into operation at the wastewater treatment plant and the two pumping stations. Startup and training for the standby generators was completed on Wednesday, November 4. The only work that remains to be completed includes installation of the fencing at the two pumping stations, and the lightning protection at the two pumping stations. A punch list will be prepared by Cardno BCM and HSA Associates to identify any remaining work that must be completed by the contractor.
• Frontier Communications has completed removing their equipment from the existing utility poles that will be removed and has installed a new telecommunication service line into the underground conduit.
• Blue Ridge Communications has been contacted to remove their equipment from the existing utility poles that will be removed and to install a new internet service line into the underground conduit.
LSA Grant: The awarding of grant money will be announced sometime in 2016 (awaiting confirmation of timeline). President Lucas commented on the LSA Grant, “The LSA Grant is a tremendous deal. This community is
53 years old and to the best of my knowledge, we never received a grant. So to receive a million dollars or whatever the amount will be is a fantastic way to start the year 2016.”
Sewer Treatment Facility Assessment/Reserve Study: We received 3rd proposal from Entech Engineers. All
proposals have been evaluated by management. At this time management would like to proceed with Entech. A
presentation by Bryon Killian, Entech Engineers, on December 11, was conducted to answer any questions of
WWMC/BOD in regards to the proposal.
I&I Remediation Project:
• 83 Laterals Video inspection commenced on November 18. When complete GF will compile results and brief management on the findings.
• Received three proposals for the design/bid/construction management of the I&I Remediation Project. The three proposals are from BCM, Gannett Fleming, and Entech Engineers. Management has evaluated all proposals and would like to proceed with Entech. The December 11 briefing by Bryon
Killian will also include the Entech proposal.
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Heating
Safety
There is something about the winter months and curling up
with a good book by the fireplace. But did you know that heating
equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths? With
a few simple safety tips and precautions you can prevent most
heating fires from happening.
be warm and safe this winter!
KKK Keep anything that can burn at
least three-feet away from
heating equipment, like the
furnace, fireplace, wood
stove, or portable space heater.
KKK Have a three-foot “kid-free zone”
around open fires and space heaters.
KKK Never use your oven to heat your home.
KKK Have a qualified professional install stationary
space heating equipment, water heaters or central
heating equipment according to the local codes
and manufacturer’s instructions.
KKK Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and
inspected every year by a qualified professional.
KKK Remember to turn portable heaters off when
leaving the room or going to bed.
KKK Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the
manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.
KKK Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop
sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be
cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep
the container a safe distance away from your home.
KKK Test smoke alarms monthly.
Your Source for SAFETY Information
NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169
www.nfpa.org/education
Heating
Equipment
Smarts
Install wood burning stoves
following manufacturer’s
instructions or have a
professional do the installation.
All fuel-burning equipment
should be vented to the outside
to avoid carbon monoxide
(CO) poisoning.
Install and maintain CO
alarms to avoid the risk
of CO poisoning. If
you smell gas in
your gas heater, do
do not light the
appliance. Leave the
home immediately
and call your local fire
department or gas company.
FACT
Half of home heating fires are
reported during the months
of December, January,
and February.
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It’s not too early to begin preparing for the heating season.
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r Our furnace has been inspected and serviced by a qualified professional during the last
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r Our chimneys and vents have been cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional.
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Our wood for our fireplace or wood stove is dry, seasoned wood.
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Our fireplace screen is metal or heat-tempered glass, in good condition and secure in
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We have a covered metal container ready to use to dispose cooled ashes. (The ash
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