June - July 2015 - Towamensing Trails

T O WA ME N SI N G T R A I L S P R O PERT Y O WN E R S A SS O C I AT IO N
June/ July 2015
Special Points of Interest:
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If you have an Emergency
call 911. If you also want
Security to respond call
them at 570-722-9563
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The deadline for the next
Trails Topics is July 3, 2015
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The Publication
Committee reserves the
right to edit any article
submitted.
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Before beginning any work
outside your home please
contact the office to inquire
if a permit is needed.
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Please see page 3, for
meeting dates.
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The Publications Committee
welcomes suggestions or
comments regarding this or
any past or future
issues, you may respond via
email to
[email protected] or
mail to PO Box 100
Albrightsville, PA 18210.
There is a New Comment
Box located at the Teepee
for Suggestions or
Comments regarding the
Trails Topics.
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You must obtain a Burn
Permit before having any
kind of outdoor fire.
Update from the President
Submitted By: Pat Craig
Welcome to the good weather!
the roads as well as joggers.
On May 2, 2015 we had our 6th
annual; Trails clean Up. Forty
people participated in picking up
sixty one bags of liter. This event
was organized by the Advisory
Committee, with the direction of
Carla and Joe Benckert who also
donated the hamburgers and the
grill to the development. Thank
you both.
June 13, 2015 is the annual meeting of the POA at Penn Forest
Fire 1 on Route 903. Please plan
to attend and meet the candidates
running for the Board of Directors.
Work has started on opening the
pool. It will be drained, washed
and repairs will be made, it will
then be filled with fresh water.
We have our summer staff in
place, many are returning from
past years.
As always the speed will be reduced around the community
center and speed bumps will be
installed. Please be careful and
watch for people walking along
We had a very difficult winter to
say the least. Our Administration
Staff and the Maintenance Department kept the development
running through it all. Many
nights the Maintenance staff slept
at the Maintenance building to be
able to get out on the roads early
the next morning, a big thank you
to you all.
June 20, 2015 is “Teach a kid to
fish day”, The Lake Preservation
Committee will have the lake
stocked the day before. Hot Dogs
and drinks will be given out to
those who participate. Last year
we had over fifty children participate. Come out and join us for a
great time.
July 4, 2015 will be a busy day.
Fun Day will be held at the Pavilion. There will be food, games,
music and prizes. The Activities
Committees have been working
on this for over a year, planning,
buying prizes and making all the
arrangements for the food.
Security has stepped up their
enforcement of the traffic laws,
so please drive carefully and
obey all the posted traffic signs.
They now monitor all the counties emergency frequencies, so
they will be able to assist ambulance calls in the Trails.
Before I close my report, I would
like to thank all my fellow Board
of Directors for the great job and
working together.
Update From the Office
The Annual Property Owners
Association meeting is June 13,
2015 at 10am at Penn Forest 1
Fire Department on Route 903.
Please remember to bring you
Property Owner ID card or a
valid drivers license and Property
Owner Badge. The office will
open at 12:00pm on
June 13, 2015.
The office will be closed on July
4, 2015. The Annual Fun Day is
scheduled for July 4, 2015, start
time 11am.
The pool and lake will open full
time on June 20, 2015.
Remember Fireworks are
Not allowed here in the Trails!
There is a Zero Tolerance Civil
Penalty of $510.00!
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June/ July 2015
LOCAL AREA HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
Area Happenings
For the Kids
Dino Days - June 13 &14- Phillipsburg, NJ--go to www.877trainride.com for more
information
June 5-7: AXALTA "we paint winners" 400, Pocono Raceway,
www.poconoraceway.com
Meet & Greet Davey the Dinosaur, explore the world of dinosaurs, fossils, rocks
and minerals. Ride a train, mine & pan for fossils, bouncy obstacle course and much
more
June 21 & 22 - 25th: Annual Great Tastes of PA Wine Festival, Split Rock
from Noon to 6pm
Friendship with Thomas the Train - July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 - Phillipsburg, NJ go to www.877trainride.com for more information
The Crayola experience - 30 Centre Square, Easton, PA - CrayolaExperience.com
where the magic of Crayola comes to life, buy tickets online and save
Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary - discount coupon online @
www.bearmountainbutterflies.com
June 27 - July 5: Kutztown Folk Festival, www.kutztownfestival.com
July 3: Shawnee Fireworks Display , www.shawneemt.com
July 4: Independence Day Celebration at Jim Thorpe Memorial Park, noon to
10pm
July 4: Fireworks at Mount Airy Casino, 9:45pm
Claws "N" Paws Wild Animal Park - discount coupon online
@www.clawsnpaws.com
July 18 &19: Poconos' Wurst Festival, Shawnee Mt., www.shawneemt.com
Knobble's Amusement Park - www.knobels.com
July 25 & 26: Wine on the Mountain @ Penn's Peak, www.pennspeak.com
Split Rock Resorts - www.splitrockresort.com bowling, miniature golf, first run
movie theater, indoor water park and much more
July 24 - 26: The PA Blues Festival, Split Rock, www.splitrock.com
July 31 - August 2: Pennsylvania 400, Pocono Raceway,
www.poconoraceway.com
Adventure Activities
Penn’s Peak
Sky's the limit Skydiving - www.skysthelimit.net
June 2: Hal McIntyre Orchestra
ATV Adventures - www.poconoatvs.com
June 3: The Rip Cords
Pocono Mountain Zip line - www.poconomountainzipline.com
Segway Tours - www.poconosegwaytours.com (explore Split Rock, Jim Thorpe, or
Shawnee)
Whitewater rafting, Paintball and biking
Jim Thorpe River Adventures - www.jtraft.com
Pocono Whitewater - www.poconowhitewater.com
Pocono Rodeo at Memorytown USA, every Saturday until Labor Day,
www.memorytown.com
Golfing
Purchase a 2015 Golf-A-Round card for only $35 per person, per season, per card.
Play twice at each of the 8 golf course below for just $25 per round with cart.
Valid Sunday after 2 through Friday.
Country Club at Woodloch Springs, Hawley, 570-6858102 Fernwood Golf
Course, Bushkill, 570-588-3300
Glen Brook Golf Club, Stroudsburg, 570-421-3680
Hideaway Hills Golf Club, Kresgeville, 610--681-6000
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Pocono Manor, 570-839-7111
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee on the Delaware, 800-742-9633
Skytop Lodge Golf Course, Skytop, 570-595-8910
Split Rock Golf Club, Lake Harmony, 570-722-9901
June 11: The Official Blues Brother
June 12: The Weight
June 13: Get The Lead Out
June 17: Cinderella’s Tom Keifer Austin Band
June 19: Jay and the Americans with Mystics
Radio Hits
www pennspeak.com
July 2: America
July 17: Lee Greenwood
July 19: 38 Special
July 22: Trigger Hippy
July 23: Arrival
July 24: Steep Canyon Rangers & Jeff
July 31: 45RPM– Tribute to the 70’s Am
June 25: Happy Together Tour 2015
June 26: Gary Allan
June 27: Live Wire &n The Land Of Oz
Horseback Riding
Daisy Field Farms
www.daisyfield.com
Paradise Riding Stable
www.poconohorses.com
Mountain Creek Riding
Stable
www.mtcreekstable.com
Deer Path Stable
www.deerpathstable.com
Farmer and Flea Market
Hometown Farmers Market:
Tamaqua PA.18252 Open Year
Around. Wednesdays Only 8am
to 8pm.
Blue Ridge Flea Market: Saylorsburg, PA . 18353, Saturday
and Sunday. April through
November
Amish Farmers Market: Route
115 Blakeslee Pa. Friday and
Saturday 11am to 3pm.
Trails Topics
June/ July 2015
Income
Expenses
Administrative
Community Wide
Security
Maintenance
Recreation
Trash Removal
Restricted Funds
Total Expenses
$54,740.93
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$19,577.19
$21,870.14
$20,983.16
$28,567.59
$1,534.08
$8,621.08
$55,809.40
$156,962.64
Cash Assets
Mauch Chunk Activities
Lake Preservation
Mauch Chunk Operating
Mauch Money Market
Union Operating
Union Membership
ESSA CD
1st Northern CD
Jim Thorpe CD
CDARS Reserve
CDARS Operating
CDARS Roads
CDARS Contingency
Total
$2,029.14
$1,710.36
$103,765.00
$202,385.58
$191,338.85
$207,288.59
$104,246.77
$29,585.27
$100,250.28
$818,807.18
$1,236,673.99
$240,119.68
$316,056.89
$3,554,257.58
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June 06, 2015: ACC Meeting, Lake Preservation
Meeting and Publication Meeting
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June 06, 2015: 27th Annual Deer Park Clean Up.
For Information call Bob or Julie 570-722-2645
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June 13, 2015: Annual POA Meeting at Penn Forest
Fire Department 1 on route 903, 10am.
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June 19, 2015: Lake Stocking
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June 20, 2015: Civil Penalty Meeting
(Closed Meeting)
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June 20, 2015: Teach A Kid to Fish Day.
Pool and Lake Open Full Time
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June 27, 2015: Advisory Meeting
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July 4, 2015: Office Closed, Fun Day
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July 11, 2015: BOD Meeting , 10am Teepee
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July 18, 2015: Civil Penalty (Closed Meeting)
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July 25, 2015: Advisory Meeting
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APRIL 2015 INTREPID SECURITY REPORT
TYPE OF ACTIVITY
Monthly Total
CIVIL PENALTY ISSUED
Monthly Total
Burglaries
1
Criminal Mischief
2
Harassment
0
Criminal Trespassing
0
Juvenile Incidents
0
Disorderly Conduct
2
Gunshots/ Fireworks
0
Dog Violation
7
Suspicious Activity
2
Fireworks
0
Theft
2
Renter Vehicle Violations
0
Theft From A Vehicle
0
Rules and Regulation Violation
0
TTPOA BOD Request
5
Improper Disposal of Trash
11
Motor Vehicle Accidents
1
Truck Weight Limit Violation
0
Traffic Complaint
5
Illegal Parking
1
Wild Animal Complaint
1
Stop Sign Violation
8
Other Non-Civil Penalty
1
Speeding
6
Trails Topics
June/ July 2015
Attention Towamensing Trails ATV Owners
There have been numerous
complaints regarding the use
of ATV’s in our community
and the surrounding areas.
We need to remind everyone that ATV’s are only
authorized for the use on our
private roads and on your
own property. We do not
have ATV trails here in the
community.
There have been complaints
regarding people here in
Towamensing Trails riding
their ATV’s across privately
owned land. A utility right
of way is not for the use of
the public. A utility right
away only applies to utility
companies and their right to
enter upon privately owned
property for the purpose of
installing, repairing or maintaining such said utility. If
you are trespassing on private property you are risk-
Attention PP&L Customers
PPL Electric is asking for an
increase to pay for improvements for it's customers!
The company filed a request
with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on
Tuesday, March 31st. The
total increase would be Approx. $167.5 million per
year and would be shared by
the companies 1.4 million
customers. If they receive
permission for this raise in
prices, a residential customer who uses 1,000 kilowatthours per month will see
their bills increase from
$147.31 to $157.50, or
about 6.9%. The majority of
PPL's residential customers
however use less electricity
and would have a smaller
increase in their monthly
bills. For commercial customers who are using 1,000
kilowatt-hours with a maxi-
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ing being sited with criminal
trespassing.
If you are looking for a
place to ride your ATV, you
may visit the DCNR website
and look for parks in our
area where you may ride
legally. Please remember to
read your Rules regarding
Recreational Vehicles and
please abide by all posted
speed limits.
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mum demand of 3 kilowatts,
their monthly bill will increase from $125.17 to
$131.95, or by 5.4 %. The
total bill for Industrial customers using 150,000 kilowatt-hours with a maximum
demand of 500 kilowatts
would increase from
$13,366 to 13,524 per
month, or 1.2%.
already being paid by
customers, would be rolled
into base rates. This however
would not change the amount
the customer pays. If this increase is approved by the
PUC, it would take affect on
1/1 2016. For any questions
concerning this action customers can call PPL Electric:
1-800-342-5775 (DIAL-PPL).
Also, PPL has proposed that
some fees ,that are
Laid Off! Put Your Big Girl Panties On
Submitted By: Publications
Like so many of our friends, I was laid off recently from a job
from which I thought I would retire. As such it’s easy to feel
insecure and to begin to devalue and question yourself. “Heard
you were laid off, have you found a job yet?” “Gee, honey I am
so tired from work!”- Regardless of the statements intent, it hits
a nerve. Busy feeling sorry for myself I guess! In truth, I am a
little frightened perhaps and feeling overwhelmed at where to
start at this point. But just for a moment, I wonder; has the door
that just closed opened another one (or am I just day dreaming)? If so, do I have the courage to open the door that leads to
a new beginning? Scary! What the hell did I want to be when I
grew up? It wasn’t what became of that job that’s for
sure. Whose life did I change by waking up in the wee hours
and working late into the night? Paid my bills. Bought a second
house. And yet somehow it's just not enough. Has this crossroad
now thrusted upon me, gifted me my chance to step out and do
or become what I really want? Maybe, maybe not. When you
find yourself in this situation- do you take that scary step forward into uncharted territory and risk or do you step back into
the perceived safety zone? And if I dare to say “goodbye” to my
past employment life, will I be rewarded by “hello” in my new
one?
You’ve only got three choices in life: Give up, Give In or Give
It All You Got! - author unknown
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June/ July 2015
Trails Clean Up Day
Hats off to everyone involved in a very successful clean-up day in the
Trails on May 2nd. 40 volunteers gave their time and energy that Saturday to help maintain the beauty of our community for everyone that
lives and vacations here – and for our wildlife that calls the Trails
home. All arrived early for coffee and donuts prior to taking off with
trash bags, gloves and orange safety vests to conquer the litter on our
roads.
And conquer we did – approximately seventy 30 gallon bags were
filled with bottles, cans, cigarette boxes, fast food bags and cups and a
variety of other carelessly tossed items.
The reward was lunch which presented quality time to meet and mingle
with fellow property owners and pat ourselves on the back for our efforts. Plates of grilled hot dogs and cheeseburgers were laden with hot
baked beans, potato and pasta salads, coleslaw, and freshly baked
cookies and cakes – a perfect cookout menu! Everyone left feeling
very good about our day – we made a difference and it shows. Take a
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drive and see for yourself what 40 dedicated people can do!
How have we turned the tide on the litter? We started with the unstoppable determination of a few people to tackle the litter head on rather
than live with it. Then we got the support we needed from the Property
Owners Board, the Advisory and Planning Committee, the office and
Maintenance teams, and most important of all – the support from our
property owners.
A huge thank you to everyone – it was a tremendous team effort that
needed the involvement of all of you to be successful.
Note: The fall clean-up is Saturday, October 3rd.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Submitted By: Julie Foley
The BOD of Towamensing trails has approved an AARP Smart Driver Course to be conducted here in The Trails Tuesday July 14 & Thursday
July 16 9:30 AM- 1:30 PM both days for new students (8 hrs.). Refresher: 4 hours July 21 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The cost is $20.00 for non
AARP members $15.00 for AARP members, for both classes. Anyone who has not taken a course in 3 (three) years must take the 8 hour
course. Advance notice and registration is necessary in order to engage the instructor.
Why Take the AARP Smart Driver Course?
The AARP Smart Driver™ Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of drivers
the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads, allowing them to remain independent for many years to come. In fact, 97% of
those who take it change at least one driving behavior. And the best part? There are no tests to pass - just useful information to keep you safe on
the road!.
How the AARP Smart Driver Course will help you
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Update driving skills and your knowledge of the rules - and hazards - of the road.
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Learn about normal age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to compensate.
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Reduce your chances of receiving a traffic violation, getting into an accident, or becoming injured.
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Get an insurance discount. Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates! (Some states
may have restrictions on accepting an online driver improvement course for insurance discounts. Please consult your insurance agent for more
information about discounts in your state.)
Highlights of the course:
The AARP Smart Driver Course is packed with useful information that you can put into practice
immediately, including:
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How to maintain a proper following distance.
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The safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections.
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The effects of medications on driving.
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Reducing driver distractions such as eating, smoking and cell phone use
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Trails Topics
June/ July 2015
Cookie Cutter Bird Feeders
What you will need
2
Bird seed (we use a wild bird variety)
Unflavored gelatin
Boiling water
Large cookie cutters
Straws cut into 2 inch pieces
Large bowl
4
1
Spoon
3
3All Done!
Baking sheet
Parchment or wax paper
String (we like to use jute or baker's twine)
1. Dissolve 2 tablespoons (or 2 individual packets) of gelatin in 2/3 cup of boiling water (adult help may be needed for this step)
2. When gelatin is completely dissolved, add 2 cups of bird seed.
3. Mix for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the seeds to soak up the gelatin mixture. Depending on how absorbent your seeds are, you may have some excess
gelatin mixture--not to fret! It won't matter one bit in the end.
4. Place your cookie cutters onto a parchment- or wax paper-lined baking sheet and carefully fill them with the bird seed mixture (this gives those developing motor skills a great workout!) Be sure to overfill them just a bit, because you'll want the seeds to be nice and tight inside the cookie cutters.
5. Cover the filled cookie cutters with another sheet of parchment or wax paper and press the seeds down firmly.
6. Gently insert a straw segment into each shape in order to create a hole for the loop of string you'll be adding later.
7. Allow the bird seed cookies to dry for 3 or 4 hours (flipping them halfway through) before gently pushing them out of the cookie cutters and letting
them finish drying overnight.
8. In the morning, gently pluck out the straw segments.
9. Add a loop of string, hang them outside, and be on the lookout for the hungry little birds who will soon be devouring their seedy cookies.
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June/ July 2015
Summer Fun In The Trails
Submitted By: Publications
It’s summer time in Towamensing Trails and below are just a
few friendly reminders of dates and times for some summer fun
events:
And lastly, the Annual Fun Day. This Activity will be held at the
Community Center on Saturday July 4th from 11am to 3pm.
Rain date will be Sunday July 5th. There will be music, lawn
games, face painting, races, hay rides, flea market tables, craft
The 4th Annual Tagged Trout Contest will run from Opening
tables and plenty of delicious food. Anyone interested in having
Day, Saturday, April 18th until September 2015. You must enter
a Flea Market or Craft table should call the Teepee to sign up.
to win. The entry fee is $5.00 and you must have a PA fishing
Tables will cost $10.00 and you must bring your own table.
license, trout sticker and a 2015 badge from Towamensing
Trails. There will be 4 tagged Rainbow Trout, 20 inches or larg- New this year for Fun Day will be a bike parade. The parade will
er in the lake. Each tagged Rainbow Trout could win you a
start at 9-am in the parking lot at the lake. You can start to line
$25.00 gift certificate to the clubhouse. Any questions, please
up at 8:30-am and it will end at the pavilion; we will use side
feel free to contact Rich Galey at 570-722-1011.
roads to get there. You can decorate a bike/wagon/stroller etc. in
red, white, & blue or whatever you like.
Teach a Kid to Fish Day will be held on Saturday June 20th
from 9am to noon for children up to 12 years old. All rods and
Extra help is also needed to set up, break down & work the
bait will be supplied by the Lake and Dam Committee. Follow- games or food tables. This will be a super fun day for all ages!
ing the event, lunch will be served. Parents or grandparents
should bring owners ID badge.
2015 TTPOA Children's Easter Party
A very successful Easter Party was held on Saturday March 21, 2015 with thirty one (31) children in attendance. They played
games, had an Easter egg hunt, enjoyed crafts and treats. The Easter Bunny of course made an appearance.
Carbon County Environmental Center
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The Carbon County Environmental Education Center is located on 60 acres of the Mauch Chunk Lake Park and has nature
trails, bird feeding stations, butterfly gardens, a waterfowl observatory, and a boardwalk trail where visitors can view birds of
prey that include Red-Tailed Hawks, Great-Horned Owls, the American Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle.
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The facilities are free and are open daily from dawn until dusk.
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Kids Programs such as the Creepy Crawlers and Ranger Rick Club are offered each month. Public Programs can also be arranged for Organized Scouting Events during the camping season. To register your child for an event or to schedule a program
for your camping group please contact the Environmental Center at (570) 645-8597.
The Environmental Center is located 2 miles west of the main park entrance.
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Top 10 Things to do at Hickory Run
1. Walk Across Boulder
Field.
2. Cool off your feet in waters
below Hawk Falls.
Hickory Run
3. Throw a picnic! Play 18holes of disc golf and have a
picnic in the Sand Spring Day
Use Area.
4. View the Lehigh Gorge
along Fireline Trails.
Lake.
5. Enjoy the solitude of
Sametz Dam along the Shades
of Death Trail.
8. Cross country ski Sand
Spring Trail.
6. Pull a wild brook trout
from Hickory Run or Mud
Run.
7. Have an ice cream after
swimming in Sand Spring
Exploring Pennsylvania Wine Country
Pennsylvania Ranks 7th in
the production of wine!
The only thing better than visiting one of Pennsylvania’s wineries is visiting several! That’s
where the wine trails come in.
Wine trails are groups of wineries located within close proximity
to each other.
Before exploring some of the
wineries you may want a brief
history about them. Since the
early 1900s winemaking was
found all over the state of Pennsylvania until Prohibition began
in 1920 which brought a halt to
the industry. However, at the end
of prohibition in 1933 the beginning of the Pennsylvania Liquor
Control Board (PLCB) began.
Though commercial wine production resumed, only state operated stores could sell it. It wasn’t
until the 1960s that the Limited
Winery Act permitted wineries to
sell their wine directly to the
public.
Pennsylvania’s moderate climate
and rolling terrain provides some
of the best growing conditions on
the East Coast as more than 200
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wineries produce a delightful
array of wine varieties. The state
ranks 7th in the production of
wine. There are 12 wine trails
that wind throughout Pennsylvania. You can explore each of the
state’s wine land regions for a
true taste of the wines it produces
or just stay local by visiting the
Lehigh Valley Wine Trail. In
this area, the soil is mostly well
drained shale which is ideal for
fine wine production. Cooler
nights help the grapes retain acidity which makes the wines bright
and fresh. The Lehigh Valley
Trail is home to nine family
owned vineyards and wineries.
You can make a day out of it or
plan a weekend road trip. They
offer wine trail passports which
grant holders access to special
events, discounted rates, wine
tastings and hotel packages.
Though the passports may cost a
small fee upfront, the rewards are
well worth the initial investment.
Visiting several wineries gives
you the opportunity to sample the
varied wines, hear about the different techniques each winemak-
9. . Spend a weekend with
the family in the rustic
camping cottage.
10. Visit a neighbor–
Lehigh Gorge State Park.
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er uses, visit local restaurants,
museums, historical attractions
and to just get out and meet new
people. You can even get a
group together and hire transportation for worry free traveling. It
can be a real Pennsylvania wine
adventure!
Go to
www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com
for more information and a
schedule of all the upcoming
events.
And if wine is your “thing” you
may also want to check out “The
Great Tastes of Pennsylvania’s
Wine and Food Festival” held
locally here at the Split Rock
Resort on June 20-21st. The two
day outdoor festival features
musical entertainment, many of
PA’s finest wineries and a wide
selection of food and craft vendors. For more information go to
www.splitrockresort.com.
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June/ July 2015
TLTC Board of Directors
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Entertainment
President: Bob Steiger
June 13th: DJ Lenny Longo 7-11 Lounge
Vice President: George Jakubisin
June 27th: Annual Poker Run 4:30 at the club
Treasurer: Jeanne Pfaff
(advanced sign ups mandatory) DJ Pat Doyle 7-11
Secretary: Ron Woytowich
July 4th: Sweet Revenge Band 4-8 Deck Party
Director: Larry Peabody
DJ John Martell 8-12 Lounge
Director: William McKenna
July11th: Christmas in July Celebration
Director: Richard Gericke
DJ Rockin Robin 5-9 Deck Party
TLTC Hours
July 18th: DJ Pat Doyle 7-11 Lounge
July 25th: DJ Lenny Longo 7-11 Lounge
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 4pm to 10pm
Friday- 3pm to 2am
The T.L.T.C is holding their Golf outing on Friday June 5, 2015 at
Edgewood in The Pines Golf Course. This outing will benefit the
Service Men and Wounded Warriors programs. More information at
the Clubhouse. The cut off date is May 31, 2015.
Saturday– 12noon to 2am
Sunday– 12noon to 8pm
T T L C B o ar d of Di rec t o rs El ect i o n P r oc es s
Menu
Sunday: 12pm to 6pm: Bar Menu
To avoid any conflict of interest
a)
any officer or representative of a corporation, developer, realty firm
and/or contractor conducting business with Towamensing Trails Property
Owners Association or the Trails Lake and tennis Club, Inc. shall not be
eligible for Board membership, and
b)
Two people, whether they are related by blood, married, living together
divorced, or are part of any relationship/partnership, shall nor be eligible
to serve on the board at the same time, and
c)
No person who is related by blood, married, living together, divorced or
is part of any relationship/ partnership with an employee of the TLTC
shall be eligible to serve on the board, and
d)
no person can run for election to both the TTPOA and TLTC boards in
the same calendar.
Monday: Bar Menu
Tuesday: Mini Pizza-Wings
Wednesday: Bar Menu
Thursday: Special
Friday: Dinner Menu 5pm to 10pm
Saturday: Dinner Menu 5pm to 9pm
Exercise Hour Continues on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from
9am to 10am.
To be eligible to run for the Board of Directors a person must be a regular
*Tuesday Night Cards: No Sign up is necessary, just come in and play.
All resumes must be mailed to the TLTC, PO Box 244, Albrightsville, Pa.
18210 and all resumes must be received by 4:00 PM of the third Friday in
August. “Resume enclosed “ must be indicated on the envelope
*Monday Night darts, no sign up necessary.
member for at least one (1) year prior to submitting a resume.
Phone: 570-722-8582
Web site: www.tltclive.com
Please make sure you have your 2015 Membership: The TLTC Membership Meetings are scheduled for the
3rd Saturday of every Month at 10am.
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Trails Topics
June/ July 2015
Towamensing Trails Recipes
Submitted By: Irene Trypupenko
C H O C O L AT E C H I P Z U C C H I N I B R E AD
A P P L E C I N N AM O N B R E AD
Ingredients
Servings: 12
3 cups all-purpose flour
"Apples and cinnamon are layered into cake batter and baked into a delightfully sweet loaf cake that is a nice dessert accompanied by a scoop of vanilla
ice cream."
2 cups sugar
2 cups zucchini, grated
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup sour cream
INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
2/3 cup white sugar
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 apple, peeled and chopped
Directions
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350º and grease two loaf pans. (Or line with parchment
paper.)
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5inch loaf pan.
In a bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
2. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, sour cream, oil, sugar and vanilla
extract for 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Batter will be thick.
3. Beat white sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until
smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated; add vanilla
extract.
1/3 cup at a time, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
Pour batter equally into both loaf pans and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a
toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
4. Combine flour and baking powder together in a bowl; stir into creamed
butter mixture. Mix milk into batter until smooth. Pour half the batter into the
prepared loaf pan; add half the apples and half the brown sugar mixture.
Lightly pat apple mixture into batter. Pour the remaining batter over apple
layer; top with remaining apples and brown sugar mixture. Lightly pat apples
into batter; swirl brown sugar mixture through apples using a finger or spoon.
Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before removing to wire cooling
rack.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the
loaf comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
Gently fold the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips into the batter. Mix
until just incorporated.
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Towamensing Trails Property Owners
Association
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Phone: 570-722-0302
Fax: 570-722-2061
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit us on the web
www.towamensing.comm
For All Emergencies Call 911
Local Emergency Departments
Towamensing Trails Security:
570-722-9563
TTPOA Office:
570-722-0302
Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 3pm Sunday Closed
Penn Forest Fire Departments:
Fire Company #1 (Route 903):
570-325-4203
Fire Company #2 (Route 534):
570-722-0555
Albrightsville (Route 534):
570-722-8325
Borough and Township Offices:
TTPOA Web Site: www.towamensing.com
Carbon County Office:
570-325-3611
TTPOA Email: [email protected]
Penn Forest Township:
570-325-2768
Trails Lake and Tennis Club:
Medical:
570-722-8582
TLTC Web Site: www.tltclive.com
Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital:
610-377-1300
Police Department (non-emergency):
Palmerton Hospital:
610-826-3141
Carbon County Sheriff:
570-325-2821
Pocono Medical Center:
570-421-4000
Fern Ridge Police Department:
570-646-2271
Geisinger:
570-808-7300
US Veterans Hospital:
570-824-3521
St. Luke’s Urgent Care Center:
570-325-2400
Postal Service:
Albrightsville Post Office:
570-722-9493