Conashaugh Courier - Summer 2017

SUMMER 2017

CLC ASSOCIATION CLCA Annual Meeting

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Yes, We Do and Yes, They Do

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Trash News

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CLCA Elections

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CLCA Budget

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CLCA Reserves

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CONASHAUGH NEWS Road Work Underway!

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Storm Preparedness

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We All Scream For Ice Cream

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CLCA Ballfield Hosts New Players

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Dumpster Day

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CLCA Wildlife

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CLCA Annual Picnic

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Memorial Day Honor Guard Ceremony

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Memorial Weekend

Photo by Dave Westerfer

Taking a stroll along Conashaugh Lake

Flea Market

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Fountain News

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Classifieds

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OUTDOOR& RECREATION Put Fall Leaves To Work

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LI K E U S O N FA C E B O O K ! www.facebook.com/ conashaughlakes

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CLCASSOCIATION September 30 th 2017 - Save the Date!

CONASHAUGH LAKES PR OPERTY OW NE R S ASSO C IAT IO N

© Copyright 2017 102 Conashaugh Trail Milford, Pa 18337 P: 570.686.4000 www.conashaughlakes.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Vice President Treasurer Director Director Director Director Director Director

Joseph Kistle Michael Bulger Fred Kline Larry Farnum Brian Hamilton Neil Johnson Bill King Mike Stevenson John McCauley

OFFICE STAFF

Jeanne Calabrese

Administrator

Liz Sori

Administrative Assistant Bookkeeper

Dawn Cuneo

CLCA Annual Meeting Welcome to the Annual/Summer Edition of the Conashaugh Lakes Courier. It is one of two Courier publications issued each year. In addition to general articles, this edition includes information regarding the proposed budget for 2017/2018 and Board Candidates. The Annual Meeting takes place on the last Saturday of September which this year falls on September 30th and coincidentally is the last day of the CLCA Fiscal Year. The meeting will be held at St. Vincent’s Parish Hall which is located just south of Conashaugh. Start time for the meeting is 9:00 a.m. Light refreshments will be served.

All members will receive a ballot to vote in the mail. Owners are permitted only one vote regardless of the number of people on a deed or properties owned. For example if two people together own five properties, they are only eligible for one vote. If you do not receive a ballot in the mail by August 30th, please contact or visit the CLCA office. Votes can be cast by mail to our Accountants Beck, Gogolski and Poska by using the provided envelope or in person on the day of the Annual Meeting. If you vote by mail please do not include dues payments or other correspondence with your ballot. Do not mail or deliver your ballot to the CLCA Office. We cannot accept them. If you prefer to vote in person at the meeting you will be provided a ballot upon sign in. Members with delinquent accounts are members not in good standing. Please note that only votes from members in good standing will be counted.

CLCA recognizes proxies for the Annual Meeting. A proxy is a written authorization empowering another person to vote or act for the signer. Included on your ballot is a section to assign a proxy. This gives members the opportunity to continue to vote beyond the initial mailed ballot. If additional voting is necessary at the meeting and you are not present or have not assigned a proxy your voting power ends after your initial, mailed in vote. An example of where additional voting would be required is in the event of a failed or tied budget vote.

If you assign a proxy on your ballot, it is important to be familiar with that person’s position and visa-versa regarding candidates and the budget. The proxy assigned by you is not informed as to how you voted on your mailed in ballot and, without knowing your position will likely use your proxy to vote their own conscience.

Please note that mail-in deadlines and eligibility to vote are strictly followed. If you have any questions regarding ballots, proxies or the Annual Meeting, please do not hesitate to contact the CLCA Office.

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CONASHAUGHCOURIER • SUMMER2017

CLCASSOCIATION Yes, We Do and Yes, They Do While it is not a frequent occurrence, gates do get broken by individuals looking to enter the community.

In case anyone is wondering, yes, we do contact the police and yes, they do respond and help us.

If you are a follower of our Facebook Page you may occasionally see a post where it is announced that we are looking for someone who broke a gate. Included in these posts are the date, location, general vehicle description and time of the incident. Specifics such as the plate number and make and model of the vehicle are not announced as we do not want people taking these matters into their own hands. People have asked why this information is posted and/or why we just don’t call the police immediately. There are a number of reasons.

As you may or may not be aware, there is limited police presence in these parts. Outside of a couple of private police departments, PSP Blooming Grove is responsible for covering Pike County in its entirety, including Interstate 84. That is a huge territory and the Troopers are stretched pretty thin. If we are able to pinpoint who breaks our gate without police involvement, we will handle the matter independently with the actor. It is our hope that an actor will learn of us knowing what they did through the Facebook post, and come forward. Five to seven days are usually given before the police are contacted. We have had some success with gate breakers coming forward without having to chase them or call the police.

Sometimes, there are explanations as to why this happened. Some of those explanations are very creative while others are well, not so much. The PS Troopers have been very helpful in working with us in these matters and we are appreciative of their assistance.

How do I get into the Community if I don’t have my card?

As a reminder all property owners are issued numbers unique to their property for use at the telepad. In the event that you are outside the gate without a gate card or someone home to let you inside you can use the number assigned to your property by dialing 0001 from the telepad. Keep the number in your wallet or car so that it is with you in the event that you need it. The number is for use by members only and not for sharing with contractors, friends or others. If you have any questions or do not know your property’s assigned number, call the office and we will be glad to help you.

Hello and Welcome To...

There have been a number of home sales in the Community over the last several months. A big welcome to our newest members including Ralph Guarino who arrived in March from East Islip, NY; Bob and Shannon Hazard along with their children Jaxson, Cecelia, Max and Elijah from New Jersey joined us in June and Davy and Debbie Washburn who along with their children Kayley, Jonathan, Alleigh, Samuel, Warren and Titus traveled over from Matamoras, Pa to live here. We wish you much happiness and joy in your new homes. If you are a new member and would like to be introduced in a future issue of the Courier, please complete the form in your resale packet and submit it to the office or give us a call.

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CLCASSOCIATION Trash News

Do close the compactor doors after depositing your trash to prevent entry by animals.

Monday August 28th is the first day of school. Some friendly bus stop reminders:

As of July 1 2017 County Waste became our new trash and recycling hauler. County Waste has been a service company in this area for several years.

In addition to working with us for dumpster day, they came highly recommended by a number of communities and townships that have been receivers of their services.

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Please allow ample time to travel to the bus stop

Trash and Recycling Hours(subject to change)

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Follow all travel direction signs in the lot

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Speed limit in the parking lot is 5mph

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Park in one space

Do not leave trash or recyclables on the ground.

With fines up to $500.00, it can cost you big time.

There are phone numbers to call. During business hours call the office 686-4000. Outside of business hours call Security dispatch 1-800-916-7501 and request that the officer on duty report to the compactor area. Attention members who bring five or more bags of trash at a time and/or fill the bin in one visit, don’t jam your trash in the bin and slam the door to keep it there only to fall on the next person who opens the door. Not very pleasant. If you are going to hoard your trash and cram the compactor please have the courtesy to call for the trash to be compacted.

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Do not park in aisles

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Young riders should be accompanied by parents/ guardians to their buses

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Do not release or pick up children at the main entrance/exit areas

SCHOOL IS OPEN Please Drive Carefully

The parking lot procedures for afternoon pick up for elementary (school buses) are still in effect. All vehicles must be parked and not moving when buses for the elementary/primary school are present (in the afternoon).

There are number of new families in our community and others new to the bus stop experience. Please be courteous and helpful to others. The first days of school are hectic and many parents come to the lot to experience this exciting day. Please feel free to use space closest to the office in the mailbox area parking during the first week of school. Please do not block mailbox parking lot aisles. There are members who need to get their mail. If you have any questions, please contact the office 686-4000.

Thank you!

Trash: Monday through Friday - 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Recycling: The number of bins has increased to four. Bins are emptied on Mondays and Thursdays. That schedule is subject to change due to holidays.

Our new recycling bins have deposit slots on the back which allows deposit 24/7. The large lids on top of the bins are unlocked until dusk to allow for convenient deposit of your recyclables.

Unfortunately, some folks have used the recycling bins for disposal of trash and on one occasion a hot tub. If activity such as this continues, we will have no alternative other than to keep the top lids of the bins locked at all times.

Recycling is single stream. You do not have to separate items. Please, please, please, DO NOT place Styrofoam or plastic bags in the recycle bins.

Styrofoam needs to be thrown in the compactor.

There is a trash bin at recycling for your plastic bags. Please flatten your boxes. Placing intact boxes takes up unnecessary space and causes the bins to become full quickly. Recycling saves the community money. Recycling is done at a flat rate.

We are charged by the ton for compactor trash.

Compactor Do’s and Don’ts: The compactor is for household trash. Household trash is not everything from your house. It includes refuse which comes from the bathroom and kitchen of a house like organic waste, food scraps, non-recyclable food and product containers, etc.

Many of us came from areas where trash was picked up curbside. You would not put a bicycle, tires, wall to wall carpet or two by fours from a demolition at the curb with your trash cans. It is likely a special pick up would be in order. Our compactors are the same. Larger items need to be held for Dumpster Day or take them to the dump.

Compactors are not for cleaning out your house when you are moving. Rent a dumpster.

The weekends are busy at the compactor. On Saturdays and Sundays there is a part time attendant on duty. Pete keeps the trash compacted late mornings and early afternoons. He also helps to keep unwanted items from being thrown into the compactors. He has a job. Please do not harass him or give him a hard time because you do not want to follow instructions, can’t read signs or don’t give a hoot.

Last but not least. Do not allow friends, outsiders, non-members passage into Conashaugh for the purpose of depositing their trash. If this is discovered 1. You will be fined for illegal dumping up to 300.00; 2. If they use a card assigned to you add an additional 500.00 fine; 3. Your “guest” will be reported to the police for theft of services.

Plain and simple. Don’t do it.

Thank you to our members who respect our trash rules and take the time to notify us of conditions and situations that need attention and/or action.

Not as simple as thought: A number of you if not most are wondering, hey when is the compactor moving? The plan has not been scrapped but after much thought and review it is a little more than just picking up the cans and putting them elsewhere. It is a project that needs to be done correctly and appears to need more review, possibly from an engineer. The project continues to be worked on and progress/plans will be reported as they occur. Thank you for your patience.

The next CLCA Dumpster Day will be held Saturday, October 7th from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Watch for details. Please note that all loose debris must be bagged and nails removed from wood. Loads not meeting these requirements will be rejected.

Are You Selling Your Property?

Please be advised that Resale Documents are required for all property sales before the property closes. If you are an owner selling your property and have any questions on this subject, please contact the office.

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CLCASSOCIATION

CLCAELECTIONS

TH A NK YOU! TH A NK YOU!

NEIL JOHNSON I have been a full time Conashaugh resident since 2001 and have held a number of Board positions including President on and off since 2002. I have participated in a number of volunteer positions including cooking for the CLCA Annual Picnic, Dumpster Day, CLCA Fishing Day and Halloween Patrols. Committees that I have been involved with include Security, Maintenance, Recreation, Environmental and Design Review.

Conashaugh has grown over the years and is one of the most desirable Communities in this area. My wish is to continue contributing to keep our Community on this positive track. Thank you for your vote this election.

We interrupt this issue of the Conashaugh Courier to shout out the following thanks!

Annette Musano, Dawn, Angelina and Isabel Amadore for picking up trash from our roads on Earth Day!

Neil Johnson

JOHN MCCAULEY I have been a full time resident for almost thirty years and a property owner a few years longer. I have taken my time on the Board several times over the years. As a matter of fact I served as President two years, Vice President two years, all while working a full time job. I also have served on several different Committees over the years. I am currently retired from my full time job however, I am still an active volunteer as a District Commissioner for the Boy Scouts and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus. These activities are to benefit our overall community and I hope to be an asset to CLCA. I believe that many of the rules and regulations need to be either updated or eliminated to reflect the current times. While the history of Conashaugh is rich in volunteer efforts, and we as a Community need to be both proud and thankful for that, we also need to keep the tradition going. The bottom line is what we do as a Community we do for ourselves. I hope to represent all of our members honestly and fairly. Thank you in advance for your support.

Neil Johnson, Fred Kline, Eddie Calabrese, Joe Kistle, Larry Farnum, Bill King, David Weed and Scott Bailey for volunteering and working with our Maintenance sta to keep the garbage moving at the Spring Dumpster Day. Alain and Maryann Lajoux for pruning our plants at the front sign.

Dave Westerfer for creating lovely planters at our entrances.

For all of our volunteers who work to keep Conashaugh a nice place to live!

John McCauley

Next DUMPSTER DAY

Saturday October 7 th 8 a.m. till 3 p.m.

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CLCASSOCIATION

Attention Seniors Each month the Pike County Area on Aging issues a newsletter. We share that newsletter via the LOOP. Printed copies are also available at the CLCA Office.

CLCABUDGET Conashaugh Lakes Budget Proposal

Conashaugh Lakes Budget Proposal

BUDGET 10/17 TO 9/18

INFLOWS Home Owners Dues Lot Owners Dues Contiguous Lot Dues Due Discount Old Dues CLCA & Collection Agency Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Late Payment Fees Earned Interest Resale Certificates Renters Fees Fines Transfer Fees CIF/ Miscellaneous Fees & Income Court Filing FEES Associated Badge Fees/Gate Cards Miscellaneous Income TOTAL ALL INCOME

$675,037.00 $271,625.00 $20,820.00 ($17,500.00) $19,826.10 ($65,000.00) $4,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,500.00 $2,000.00 $1,600.00 $25,000.00 $300.00 $0.00 $350.00 $2,000.00 $946,558.10

GENERAL OPERATING ACCOUNT Advertising Bank Service Charges Incl CR Card Fee Community Badges Court Filing Fees Dues & Subscriptions Insurance - General Liability Insurance - Health Lot Purchase Miscellaneous Expense Miscellaneous Tax & Permits Training & Education Payroll Payroll Bonus(Oper&Maint) Payroll Tax Expense(Oper&Maint) Postage/Office Printing /Postage-/Courier Accounting Service Legal & Collection Service Sunrise Credit Collections FEE Professional Services (Misc) Property Taxes Computer Service Water Testing Office Copier Lease Supplies - Office Utilities - Electric Utilities - Propane Utilities - Telephone TOTAL OPERATING ENVIRONMENTAL Lake Testing Lake Stocking/Habitat Lake Treatment/Maintenance Environmental Program/Education Environmental Project/Inspection TOTAL ENVIROMENT

$100.00 $2,600.00 $150.00 $0.00 $450.00 $36,800.00 $25,326.72 $1,000.00 $1,975.00 $300.00 $100.00 $123,818.29 $6,451.65 $23,630.34 $3,000.00 $1,000.00 $8,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 $600.00 $1,300.00 $3,000.00 $4,000.00 $15,489.69 $4,418.05 $7,608.36 $284,118.10 $600.00 $600.00 $500.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 $3,200.00

RECREATION Annual Picnic Family Events(Adults+Children) Youth Activities Incl Swim Team Recreation Supplies ( Pool,Ballfield,etc)

Child Protection Clearances (New) Pool Water Testing Pool Supplies/Operations(Life Guards)

TOTAL RECREATION MAINTENANCE Vehicle Maintenance Cleaning Supplies Dam Repairs Drug & Background Testing Equipment Refurbish/Repair Grounds Maintenance/Parking Lot Grounds Tools Trash & Recycle move Main Dam Project Reserve Wood Dam Project/Mirror Ponds Backhoe/Cat Skid Repairs All Building Repairs Labor & Indirect Cost/Electrical Payroll (P/R Taxes incl in "OPER" ? ) Pool Repair Road Repair Road Paving (Road fund) Safety Equipment Snow & Ice Removal Equipment Snow & Ice Removal Materials Vehicle Fuel & Oil Vehicle Registration & License TOTAL MAINTENANCE SUMMARY General Operating Account Environmental Recreation Maintenance Trash Compactor SECURITY SECURITY - Monitoring, etc.

Bus Monitor RESERVE CONTRIBUTION BUDGET TOTAL ALL CATEGORIES=> ACTUAL INCOME vs EXPENSE=>

# of Homes # of Lots # of Contiguous Lots TOTAL # of Homes & Lots

Dues - Homes Dues - Lots Dues - Contiguous Lots

$4,500.00 $3,000.00 $600.00 $2,000.00 $500.00 $850.00 $30,000.00 $41,450.00 $12,000.00 $250.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 $8,000.00 $5,500.00 $800.00 $10,000.00 $5,000.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $4,000.00 $500.00 $150,000.00 $2,000.00 $20,000.00 $150,000.00 $1,000.00 $4,000.00 $26,400.00 $19,950.00 $1,890.00 $424,290.00 $284,118.10 $3,200.00 $41,450.00 $424,290.00 $48,000.00 $82,000.00 $7,000.00 $6,500.00 $50,000.00 $946,558.10 $0.00 563 265 30 858

Dues Increase==> 2.000% 2015-16 DUES 2017-18 DUES $1163.36 1,199.00 $ 995.01 1,025.00 $673.39 694.00

Attention Members with Dues Payment Plans Final payments for 2016/2017 payment plans were due by August 15th Thank you to all of our members who paid their dues The CLCA 2016/2017 fiscal year ends September 30 2017 PAGE 6

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CLCASSOCIATION Reserve Analysis for End of Financial Year 2014-2015

Reserve analysis for EOFY -----------------> Ages based on year: --------------------------> Recommended Contributon Column for--> 8/3/17 9:04 Asset Description Otterbine Fountian - Seneca Lake Building - Equipment Shelter Building - Maintenance Office Building - Office (New Deck 2017) Building - Pool Building - Recreation Building - Salt Shed Building - Security Computer - Software(Updated 2010) Computers & Printers Fence-Maintenance,Ball Field,Beach,Pool Future DEP Dam Required modification Mail Boxes next to Office Maint Equip - Case Backhoe Maint Equip - Cat Skid Steer Maint Equip - Cat Skid Steer Attachments Maint Equip - Cinder&Berm Spreaders Maint Equip - Compressor Maint Equip - Ford 4610 Tractor w/side bar Maint Equip - 2012 Chevy with Plow Maint Equip - Ford F550 Dump & Plow Maint Equip - Freightliner Big Red Maint Equip - Grader Replacement Maint Equip - Kubota Zero-turn Mower Maint Equip - Misc Small Equiptment Maint Equip - Snow Plows (12'+Others) Maint Equip - Sweeper('93) &Trailer(08) Maint Equip - Utility Truck Maint Equip - Wood Chipper Maint Equip - Two way Radios Office Equipment - Furniture & F/C's Recreation Equip - Boat Racks Recreation Equip - Kitchen Appliances Recreation Equip - Misc Equipment Recreation Equip - Playground Equipment Recreation Equip - Pool & Baby Pool Recreation Equip - Pool Pump Recreation Equip - Pool W/S Covers Recreation Equip - Tennis/Basketball Cts Security Computer System Security Gates,Cameras & TelePads Trash Compactor #1&#2 Well - Maintenance Building -Lot 99-100 Well - Maintenance Building - New 2014 Zee Unallocated Earnings TOTAL

CONASHAUGHCOURIER • SUMMER2017

2016-2017 Inflation 2017 3.00% "Should be" 17-18 Projected Replace.

2016-2017 Purchase Inflation Reserve Reserve Cost Cost Acum.

Balance $5,883 $12,000 $15,000 $80,000 $5,000 $100,000 $15,000 $20,000 $5,000 $7,838 $17,450 $100,000 $19,920 $103,210 $33,000 $22,879 $16,337 $6,700 $10,600 $59,404 $49,301 $114,347 $47,211 $13,584 $2,272 $14,775 $4,720 $26,736 $14,602 $1,647 $7,600 $500 $8,000 $7,000 $10,000 $120,000 $1,102 $3,450 $50,000 $20,000 $15,033 $32,200 $1,667 $10,000 $1,235,237

$5,883 $21,360 $36,150 $135,200 $12,050 $241,000 $24,900 $33,800 $8,600 $10,424 $26,350 $151,000 $24,701 $124,884 $45,870 $27,684 $22,708 $11,725 $12,826 $62,968 $56,696 $141,790 $50,044 $15,622 $2,749 $18,764 $5,994 $42,778 $14,602 $1,647 $11,476 $875 $19,280 $16,870 $17,500 $289,200 $2,656 $4,589 $80,000 $26,600 $17,739 $43,792 $3,517 $10,900

$0 $13,884 $36,150 $77,740 $12,050 $241,000 $18,260 $19,435 $8,600 $10,424 $22,397 $128,350 $19,761 $87,419 $45,870 $19,379 $22,708 $11,725 $5,985 $12,594 $28,348 $75,621 $5,004 $7,811 $2,749 $18,764 $5,395 $42,778 $0 $0 $11,476 $875 $19,280 $16,870 $17,500 $289,200 $2,656 $4,589 $80,000 $26,600 $10,643 $43,792 $3,253 $818

$1,942,082 $1,534,073 NOTE Bal Sheet=> These values are calc 07/03/17 as inflation rate of 3% Reserves Total

$38 $10,392 $14,050 $54,603 $4,215 $86,472 $16,693 $12,004 $5,750 $8,747 $26,852 $70,622 $4,150 $48,000 $39,500 $10,371 $11,435 $11,324 $2,752 $5,000 $19,516 $49,763 $9,000 $1,000 $1,728 $17,862 $1,585 $55,524 $0 $1,647 $18,606 $0 $8,743 $8,958 $14,630 $225,394 $2,624 $4,708 $30,159 $6,000 $0 $41,640 $1,400 $2,250 $129,900 $1,095,608 $1,095,608 $0 $1,095,608

Inflation Annual Contrib $588 $534 $904 $3,380 $482 $6,025 $830 $845 $430 $2,085 $1,317 $7,550 $2,470 $12,488 $4,587 $2,768 $2,271 $1,173 $855 $6,297 $5,670 $9,453 $2,502 $1,562 $687 $3,753 $599 $2,852 $1,460 $165 $765 $44 $964 $844 $875 $14,460 $266 $459 $4,000 $2,660 $1,774 $4,379 $88 $273 $135,048 DIFF==> Diff---->

End of Year Funding 17-18 Recom.

Proposed Contrib Balance $100 $300 $375 $0 $1,900 $1,000 $1,000 $500 $250 $500 $1,000 $6,600 $1,000 $5,000 $3,200 $2,500 $750 $0 $500 $4,000 $4,952 $5,000 $2,000 $200 $500 $500 $100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $500 $0 $0 $1,000 $2,000 $1,500 $0 $273 $0 $50,000 $0.00 $50,000 $0.00

$138 $10,692 $14,425 $54,603 $6,115 $87,472 $17,693 $12,504 $6,000 $9,247 $27,852 $77,222 $5,150 $53,000 $42,700 $12,871 $12,185 $11,324 $3,252 $9,000 $24,468 $54,763 $11,000 $1,200 $2,228 $18,362 $1,685 $55,524 $0 $1,647 $18,606 $0 $8,743 $8,958 $15,630 $225,394 $3,124 $4,708 $30,159 $7,000 $2,000 $43,140 $1,400 $2,523 $129,900 $1,145,607 Budget Amt to be dep in 2018 PAGE 7

CONASHAUGHNEWS

Please pick up after your dog It’s the right thing to do Thank you

Road Work Underway!

The number of unpaved roads in the community continues to decrease! This year funds are available and the Board approved paving the following roads; Whipple Way, Walton Way, Witherspoon and Stockton. In addition to the new paving repairs were approved for the intersection of Seneca and Overbrook, Sandy Pine and Beaver Run. Repair work began in July. The cost of the work is estimated to be in excess of 200,000.00.

Despite heavy rains in July creating a set back with road preparation by our Maintenance Department they were able to prepare Sandy Pine and widen Stockton in between the storm days. Please use caution when passing work areas and obey all directions by workers. They do their best to keep disruption to a minimum. Thanks.

Dingman Library personnel helping Boy Scout Troop 174 with his Reading Merit Badge.

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CONASHAUGH NEWS Storm Preparedness “Summer is a promissory note signed in June, its long days spent and gone before you know it, and due to be repaid next January.” Hal Borland

COMPACTOR FULL? MON-FRIDAY - 8-4 CALL OFFICE 570-686-4000

We are on the horizon of fall and the winter is not far behind. Now is a good time to prepare for the weather that may accompany those seasons. With the presence of enhanced weather tracking devices and forecasts we get a pretty good running start on storms. Unfortunately many people wait until the last minute to start readying for such events. Ready.gov is a website full of many helpful tips for preparedness.

Preparing your home and family for events including but not limited to active shooter, floods, hurricanes and other severe weather are covered on the site.

ALL OTHER TIMES CALL SECURITY DISPATCH 1-800-916-7501 REQUEST OFFICER TO REPORT TO COMPACTOR

If you are new to this area it is important to be aware of what happens when there is a power outage.

Keep in mind that here we have onsite sewage and water. No electric equals no water or septic pump.

Even if you took the precaution of filling your tub to “flush” your toilet you should not flush continuously, only when absolutely necessary. If your septic pump is out and you continue to flush you may end up with a backup into your home. Not pretty and most likely not covered and, if so, very limited by insurance.

During power outages the compactors will be shut down. We can’t compact trash without power. Our gate system automatically places gates in the open position. In extraordinary, extended outages gates can blocked.

Take a look at the trees on your property. Do you have limbs or trees that pose a hazard to you or your neighbor’s home? Will your tree or dead branches drop on wires or in the road? Don’t wait until a storm is blowing northward to start shopping for a tree company to help you. While you do not need a permit to trim branches, one is needed for tree removal. If you have trees to remove identify them with ribbon or tape (no paint) and contact the office for an inspection. Maintenance will inspect the trees and upon approval we will issue a permit. Maintenance does not remove trees from private properties in the community. If you have trees or branches that pose a hazard to electric wires you may want to call MetEd to see if they can send a tree company to evaluate and possibly remove that hazard.

When a storm is approaching we make every effort to keep our members informed. Messages are sent via the LOOP and Facebook. If you are not on the LOOP and would like to join, send an email requesting to be added to CLCALOOP@PTD.NET . Ready.gov materials (pamphlets) are available at the office.

Family Communication Plans are also available. It is basically a form to collect important information and keep handy in the event of an emergency. Feel free to stop by the office to pick some up.

It is up to everyone to realize they need to take responsibility for their family’s protection and/or own safety. Be aware of what you need to do to ensure that happens.

THANK YOU.

COMPACTOR HOURS SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10:00 A.M. UNTIL 10:00 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 7:30 A.M. UNTIL 10:00 P.M. ALL SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON HOLIDAYS COMPACTORS ARE CLOSED DURING POWER OUTAGES AVOID FINES DO NOT LEAVE TRASH!

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We All Scream For Ice Cream The last day of school is always a reason to celebrate. Add some ice cream and you have yourself a real party! Once again the Rec Committee hosted a Make-Your-Own Sundae event June 16th. Like last year it wasn’t the best weather day for the pool but ice cream is good no matter what the weather brings. Vanilla and chocolate ice cream and rainbow sherbet was dished out and there were all kinds of toppings; sprinkles, Oreo’s, animal crackers, syrup, m&m’s, skittles, you name it! Thank you very much to everyone who attended and special thanks to Mitch Whippin’ It Hyams for doling out the whipped cream, super scoopers Tracey Kupinski and Lifeguards Vincent, Kris, Laura and Jocelyn for their help!

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CONASHAUGHNEWS CLCA Ballfield Hosts New Players

BY MICHAEL PENA

On April 9th , 2017 The Hit and Run Outlaws 11U (Lake Hopatcong, NJ) team hosted the NJ Crush at the Conashaugh Ballfield. Hit and Run coaching staff hand built a pitcher’s mound to get the 50’ distance needed for the 11 year old pitchers and laid out the base paths at 70’. The Outlaws won the game 10-9 on a walk off single by Outlaws catcher, Marco Bonfiglio. The Outlaws were pleased with field conditions despite having 30 inches of snow dumped on the field three weeks prior to the game.

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CONASHAUGH NEWS Who You Gonna Call?

DUMPSTER DAY

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS:

In an emergency always call 911!

• PSP- Blooming Grove Barracks- Main Desk (570) 226-5718 • Milford Post Office- Post Master Juan Calle (570) 296-7411 • Dingman Township (570) 296-8455 Website: www.dingmantownship.org • Dingman Township Volunteer FD (570) 686-3696 Website: www.dingmanfire.com • Pike Tax Claim (570) 296-3407 Website: www.pikepa.org/tax.html • Dingman Tax Collector Jim Leiser (570) 296-6360 Website: www.dingmantownship.org/ Tax%20Collector.html • Pennsylvania Game Commission (570) 675-1143 Website: www.pgc.state.pa.us

WAY TO GO DAVID! Congratulations for bringing home two gold, a bronze and ribbon from the Special Olympics this past June.

• Delaware Valley School District (570) 296-1800 Website: www.dvsd.org

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CONASHAUGHNEWS

CLCA Wildlife

Contributed by Conashaugh members

DO NOT LEAVE TRASH ON YOUR PROPERTY If a bear takes your trash and tears it up, you are responsible to clean it. Thank you.

Do not place trash in the recycling bins at any time!

Thank you Photo courtesy of the CLCA Maintenance Dept.

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CLCA Annual Picnic The weather was great for the CLCA Annual Picnic held on Saturday July 15th. Thank you to the CLCA Rec Committee for their hard work along with the volunteers who shopped, set up, cooked, entertained the children and cleaned up after it was all over. Thank you to Elena Luyando and Peggy Shekailo for taking pictures.

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Memorial Day Honor Guard Ceremony Held at Dingman Cemetery by Boy Scout Troop 174 and American Legion 851.

First Day of Pool Despite un-pool like weather we had some resident polar bears enjoying the pool on the last day of school.

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CLCA Memorial Weekend Flea Market Some pictures from the CLCA Annual Memorial Weekend Flea Market. Our next Flea Market is Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 2 nd and Sunday, September 3 rd.

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CATCHES OF THE DAY

Valerie and Jerry’s grandson catches his first fish.

Fountain News

After numerous attempts to troubleshoot and repair it last fall and again this spring, the fountain at Seneca Lake was declared no longer operative. A new fountain was purchased and installed.

Our Maintenance department is seen here preparing conduits for the new fountain that was purchased from Natureworks of Jefferson Township, Pa.

Member Peggy Shekailo’s granddaughter, Amber, with her first catch. Amber caught the fish during the picnic.

Nice bass caught and released at Seneca Lake by member Rick Frace.

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Got Stuff?

Don’t forget to send your CLCA (non-commercial) Classifieds to clcaloop@ptd.net

Please include a description of the item for sale along with the asking price and your contact information. You may also include a photo (jpg). Call the office at 570-686-4000 if you have any questions.

LOT FOR SALE

2 acre corner lot for sale. This property is flat and located at the corner of Flatbrook Way and Philwood Lane. Lot# 5701, Section 18. Price: $21,500 Contact Mark Springer 845-214-5633 email: springertown@me.com

LOT FOR SALE

Motivated Seller! Lot 3413 Stockton Road Cleared and Perked If interested, call Ray 973-632-8710

LOT FOR SALE

14,000 Lake view Perk test done. The lot is ready for a 3 to 4 bedroom home.

Please contact Irene Santiago ERA One Source 570-424-0404 or 570-982-1886 Lot 611 Sandy Pine Trail, Milford, PA 18337 MLS #PM-45714

LOT FOR SALE

Lot 3611 1.3 Acres Corner of Hiawatha & Stockton 1.3 Acres $12,000 Call Joe 631-360-1815

LOT FOR SALE

2 Acre corner lot Flat lot located on the corner of Flatbrook Way and Philwood Lane. Lot 5701, Section 18.

Price $21,500.

Contact Mark Springer 845-214-5633.

Email springertown@me.com

LOT FOR SALE

MOTIVATED SELLER! 3413 Stockton Road- Cleared and Perked!

Call Ray @ 973-632-8710

ITEMS FOR SALE

Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator, “Storm Responder” 8,250 Starting Watts, 5,500 Running Watts, 120/240 AC Volts, 30 Amps. One 25’ Generator Adapter Cord, designed to provide 2 sets of 120 Volt, 20 Amp. Outlets. Used only 6 Hours. Selling for: $700.00 Reliance Control Emergency Power Transfer Switch, 6 Circuit, 30 Amps., with 15’ Locking Receptacle Cord.

Selling for: $200.00 Call: 570-409-4286, ask for Chet

LOST AND FOUND MISSING BOYS BIKE last seen a couple or so weeks ago @ basketball/tennis courts. Whitish grey w/blue spring, blue accents, & skulls. (570)686-5429.

JUNIOR SIZED MOUNTAIN BIKE last seen on property (Flatbrook Way) Red and White Huffy.

FOUND BICYCLE Mountain bike found at Seneca Lake on Saturday June 7th.

If you are missing a bike, please contact the CLCA Office to identify/claim.

KEYS: We have a large collection of keys that have been turned in to the office. These items were previously posted on the LOOP and/or Facebook but have not been claimed. If you are missing keys, come see us!

FOUND: •

KIA car key- Iroquois Trail

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House key on Marines Lanyard

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Subaru Keys with Scooby Doo Key Found on corner of Mohican & Hay Roads

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Multiple Keys on LV Storage Key fob

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Multiple keys on a large black clip

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Honda Key with multiple other keys on an auto dealer fob

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Multiple house/lock type keys on a Hyundai key fob

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Mailbox key on chain with mini flashlight

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A whole bunch of loose and ringed keys

MISSING PETS We want to help reunite you with your missing pets. If you have found or are missing a pet, please contact the office.

We will gladly post your information on the LOOP and our Facebook page. Please note that the Pike County Humane Society also has a Facebook page and missing/found pets can be reported to them for sharing. Their page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Pike-County-Humane-Society-163008583749840/

CLCA HOUSE FOR SALE All refurbished Conashaugh Lakes starter ranch.

Now Available!

This is a must see, priced to go, sits on a large corner parcel of land asking $90,000. Please call 516-338-9126 to make an appointment.

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OUTDOOR & RECREATION Put Fall Leaves to Work BY: MARYANN LAJOUX

Free fertilizer. It’s in your yard in abundance this fall in the form of fallen leaves. Crisp, crunchy autumn leaves are a goldmine for your lawn or garden. Leaves add phosphorous, carbon, potassium and other nutrients to the soil; feed earthworms and boost the soil’s microbial life; increase the soil’s ability to retain water; and improve the soil structure. Fallen leaves make a great mulch that helps suppress weeds, protects plants over winter and at the same time fertilize the soil as the leaves break down. Why spend money on mulch and fertilizer? You can make your own with one of the very best sources of organic matter: autumn leaves.

Creating leaf mulch for your lawn or garden is a great example of sustainable, organic and easy gardening. To create leaf mulch from your autumn leaves set your lawn mower on its highest setting (without the bag) and run over the leaves twice, this will break them down into small pieces. When

leaves are broken up into smaller pieces, they gradually break down and make their way down into the grass where they provide mulch. This increases the surface area, giving microbes many more places to work. It prevents the leaves from packing together into layers that won’t let water or air penetrate. And it reduces the volume of leaves dramatically. Every couple of weeks, continue to mow your leaves until they are finished falling.

You’ll be surprised at how quickly they disappear from the lawn surface as they break down. Then leave a light layer of shredded leaves on your lawn.

As the leaves and grass clippings break down over the winter, they will add carbon, nitrogen and other substances to enrich your soil. All of this is vital to rapid recovery and regrowth in spring while needing less supplemental fertilizer.

Fertilize your flower beds and feed your shrubs and trees with shredded leaves. This will improve the soil and protect your flower beds, shrubs and trees over winter. Spread no more than a 2-3” layer of chopped leaves around them being careful to keep the mulch from touching the stems and trunks of the plants themselves. Additional benefits of mulching: protects roots from winter cold, reduces heaving in small plants (roots are forced up out of soil by alternate freezing and thawing), reduces soil erosion and prevents disease by keeping plant leaves from touching the soil.

As the temperatures begin to cool and the first brightly colored leaves begin to fall, leave the rake in the shed and reach for your lawn mower – you’ll end up with a healthier lawn and garden with much less effort. So, are you ready to ‘mow’ your leaves instead of raking them this fall??

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Happy Gardening from the Ladybug

Thank you to member Dave Westerfer for donating his time and talent creating the beautiful planters at our gates for all to enjoy.

We have received so much wonderful feedback about them. Thanks again!

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