THE CONASHAUGH COURIER
The Conashaugh Lakes Community Newsletter
April Events
April 6th from 2:00pm-4:00pm Easter Egg Hunt—Seneca Lake
April 14th from 9:00am-11:00am Morning Coffee Meetup
April 17th @ 7:00pm Wine & Spine Book Club (21+ older)
April 23th @ 7:00pm Paint & Sip (21+ older)
April 24th @ 9:00am-11:00am Paint & Sip (21+ older)
April Committee Meeting Dates
April 1st @ 7:00pm Security with Perry Langbein
April 2nd @ 7:30pm Rules & Regulations with TBD
April 3rd @ 7:00pm Finance with Craig Henry
April 3rd @ 7:30pm Strategic Planning with Annette Evans
April 4th @ 7:00pm Maintenance with Howard Smaller
April 12th @ 10:00am BOARD MEETING
April 14th @ 7:00pm Communications with Dawn LoBello
April 15th @ 7:00pm Recreation with TBD
April 16th @ 7:00pm Environmental TBD
April 16th @ 7:00pm Fly-Tying Class/Hunting Fishing Club
May Committee Meeting Dates
May 1st @ 7:00pm Finance with Craig Henry
May 1st @ 7:30pm Strategic Planning with Annette Evans
May 2nd @ 7:00pm Maintenance with Howard Smaller
May 6th @ 7:00pm Security with Perry Langbein
May 7th @ 7:30pm Rules & Regulations with TBD
May 10th @ 10:00am BOARD MEETING
May 12th @ 7:00pm Communications with Dawn LoBello
May 13th @ 7:00pm Recreation with TBD
May 14th @ 7:00pm Environmental TBD
May 14th @ 7:00pm Fly-Tying Class/Hunting Fishing Club
May Events TBA
**URGENT CAR REGISTRATIONS URGENT**
Beginning April 1st all car registrations must be updated with the CLCA Office. Stop in and see Liz, I know she would love to see you and give her copies of all updated car registrations. Every car with a gate card should have an updated registration on file by May 31st. At which time any gate card without an updated registration will be deactivated until a new one is received. Or email them to Liz at adminassistant@conashaughlakes.com
Just a gentle reminder that parking in the mailbox area to pick children up from the school bus is not permitted an tickets will be issued to the offenders.
It is unsafe and puts your child at risk of being hit by a car.
Please use the bus area for drop off and pick up, the two extra minutes you spend may save a life. Parking on Conashaugh Trail is also not permitted.
Do you have an idea for an article in the Conashaugh Courier? Forward it to me at CLCABoardDirector@Gmail.com and the Communications Committee will print it!!! You could be a monthly contributor!!!
Dumpster Day
3 dumpsters have been ordered.
Volunteers are always welcome!
Saturday, April 26th
Commmunity Clean Up
Let’s walk, talk & clean up our beautiful community. Details to come!
Volunteers Needed!
CLCA March Security Report
3.2.2025 to 04.1.2025
Security phone number 570-832-5660
MONTHLY SECURITY REPORT
There has been an increase in the number of loose dogs and animal complaints.
Please remember Rules and Regulations Article 11, Section D states the following: All animals shall be on their owner’s property and under the control of the owner on said property. No domestic animals shall be permitted to run at-large. When the animal(s) is being walked off the owner’s property, the animal(s) shall be on a leash and with the owner or a responsible person at all times. Pet restrictions are posted within CLCA.
Definition: “At-large” shall mean any animal(s) that is loose within the community. All incidents shall be dealt with accordingly and the appropriate Animal Control Officer shall be notified.
Note: Animal owners shall be held responsible for any damages caused by their animals. Please keep all your pets safe
Parking by the mailboxes for after school pick up continues to be an issue. There have been instances of homeowners becoming aggressive with our Security Officers, telling them they live here, no one will tell them what to do and, in general, ignore the Security Officers while they are trying to direct the bus traffic. This is unacceptable behavior and could possibly lead to one of our children being harmed.
We had an instance this month of Gospel preachers driving up to a home and attempting to preach to the homeowner. Please do not let anyone into the community you do not know or are not expecting. Don’t assume the person at the gate trying to get in is someone you expect. Answer every request and, if they are not known to you, don’t let them in.
We had some issues with PTD emails a few weeks ago with our email blast program. This has since been addressed.
There have been instances of individuals dumping their recycling on the ground in front of and to the side of the recycling bins as well as people not breaking down their boxes when putting their items in these bins.
This behavior attracts animals and pests not to mention the very bad impression it gives to our visitors, friends and family.
As you know, the road ban is still in effect and will be reviewed on Thursdays.
Don’t forget to submit your pictures for the pool pass badges early in the event you need one
Replacement cost of a lost pool pass is $10.00.
Three stop signs were discovered missing during security regular patrols. They were on Junco, Sandy Pine and White Tail. Reports given to maintenance to replace.
In the Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) region, including Conshaugh Lakes, you're most likely to see the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, a migratory species, arriving in spring and departing in fall, with some returning to the same feeding sites each year.
Here's a more detailed look at hummingbirds in NEPA:
Species:
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the most common hummingbird in the eastern half of North America, including NEPA.
Migration:
These hummingbirds are migratory, spending about eight months in North America, and some stay year-round in the southern states.
Arrival Time:
Their arrival in Pennsylvania seems to align with the blooming of wild columbine, although the availability of flying insects and flowing sap also play a significant role.
Attracting Hummingbirds:
Feeders: Clean and fill hummingbird feeders with a sugar-water mixture (1 part sugar to 4 parts water) by the last week of March to attract early migrants.
Plants: Plant hummingbird-friendly flowers like red-flowering salvia, pineapple sage, cardinal flower, bee balm, and native trumpet honeysuckle.
Perches: Construct perches for birds to rest and observe their surroundings.
Nests:
Female hummingbirds typically build their nests in deciduous trees, about 10 to 40 feet off the ground, using materials like thistle down and spider silk.
Other Hummingbird Species:
While the Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the most common, other hummingbird species, like the Rufous Hummingbird, are occasionally seen in Pennsylvania, but are considered rare.
Where to Spot Them:
Look for hummingbirds near areas with nectar sources, such as hummingbird feeders and flowering plants.
Safety:
Keep feeders in shaded areas and away from windows to prevent collisions.
The Red-Throated Hummingbird
Meet the New Board of Directors
From Left to Right: Dawn LoBello, Raymond McLaughlin, Perry Langbein, J. Craig Henry, John Thies, Annette Evans, David Duke and Patrick Allen (missing Howard Smaller)
The Board walked the Conashaugh Dam accompanied by Craig Cueno and Dave Altemier. I am so impressed by the knowledge of our beautiful community that these two men share.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
The luck of the Irish was with everyone on March 15th as we enjoyed corned beef and cabbage prepared by Kate Allen and homemade soda breads.
The many mushrooms that grow in Conashaugh. Does anyone in our community know about mushrooms?
Answer to last months Do you know where I am contest:
Heart shaped rock behind tennis courts
Did you guess correctly? You’re very observant.
Saturday, April 5th @ 7:00 PM
Cirque du Soleil—Mohegan Areana
Satuday , April 5th 9:00 am –12:00 pm
Events Around Town
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt 107 Ball Park Road
Thursday, April 10th 6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Blossoms at the Brewery Wallenpaupak Brewery Company
Saturday, April 12th 10:00 am –3:00 pm
Scrap Metal Recycling 476 Route 6 & 209
SUMMER SEASON at the Shawnee Playhouse AUDITIONS
SATURDAY - APRIL 5, 2025: FROM 2-5 PM & MONDAY - APRIL 7, 2025: FROM 4 - 7 PM
OPEN CALL CASTING THE FOLLOWING SHOWS CATS
Director & Choreographer - Naomi Naughton
Associate Choreographers - Joseph Ambrosia & Megan Fry
Casting Ages 14 plus
GREASE
Director - Mackenzie Maula
Choreographer - David Arzberger
Casting Ages 14 plus
Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS!
Director & Choreographer - TBA
Casting Ages 7-12
MEAN GIRLS Jr.
Director - Johanna Gelbs
Choreographer - Cordelia D'Orsi
Casting Ages 13-18
Committee Contact Information
If you are interested in joining a committee, please reach out to the office at 570-686-4000 or send an email to administrator@conashaughlakes.com. For questions or concerns you can reach the committee liaison using the following emails:
• Communication Liaison is Dawn LoBello. Email communication@conashaughlakes.com
• Rules and Regulations Liaison is John Thies. Email rulesandregulations@conashaughlakes.com
• Design and Review Liaison is Ray McLaughlin. Email designandreview@conashaughlakes.com
• Maintenance Liaison is Howard Smaller. Email maintenance@conashaughlakes.com
• Security Liaison is Perry Langbein. Email security@conashaughlakes.com
• Recreation Liaison is Annette Evans. Email recreation@conashaughlakes.com
• Environmental Liaison is Patrick Allen. Email environmental@conashaughlakes.com
• Strategic Planning & Resources Liaison is David Duke . Email strategicplanning@conashaghlakes.com
• Finance Liaison is Craig Henry. Email is finance@conashaughlakes.com
You can join up to two (2) committees. If you can’t make all of the meetings but you can attend some, you are always welcome. We hope to see you at a meeting!
Important Numbers and Links
Conashaugh Lakes Main Office
Phone: 570-686-4000
Dingman Township
Phone: 570-296-8455
http://www.dingmantownship.org
Dingman Township Volunteer Fire Department
Phone: 570-686-3696 (nonemergency)
Pike County Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 570-296-8700
http://www.pikechamber.co
Milford Post Office
Phone: 570-296-7411
200 W. Harford Street Milford
MetEd (power company)
Phone: 1-888-544-4877 Emergency or Outage
1-800-545-7741 Customer Service
http://www.firstenergycorp.com
Pennsylvania State Police
Blooming Grove Barracks
Phone: 570-226-5718 (nonemergency)
434 PA Route 402 Hawley, Pa
Pike County Library
Main Branch Milford: 570-296-8211
Log Tavern Road Branch: 570-6867045
https://pikecountypubliclibrary.com
Delaware Valley School District
Phone: 570-296-1800
https://www.dvsd.org
PennDOT-Main
Phone: 1-800-932-4600 http://PA.gov
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Fishing License Help: 877-707-4085
Boat Registration Help: 866-262-8734
Boating Course Help: 888-723-4741
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/ fishandboat.html
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Phone:
570-675-1143
570-675-1144
(Northeast Regional Office)
3917 Memorial Highway Dallas, PA 18612-0220
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/ pgc.html
Pike County Area Agency on Aging
Phone: 570-775-5550
https://www.pikepa.org/ living___working/ area_agency_on_aging/index.php
Pike County Dog Licensing
Phone: 570-296-3441
Dog Warden: Jim Rickert
Phone 570-350-3589
https://www.pikepa.org/ news_detail_T27_R315.php
Humane Society of Pike County Phone: 570-296-7654
https://pikecountyhumanesociety.org