Conashaugh Courier Summer 2020

SUMMER 2020

CLC ASSOCIATION Congratulations 2 CLCA Annual Meeting

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School is Open

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Welcome to Conashaugh!

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Taking a Look at Dues History

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CLCA Election Candidate

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Burning Within Community

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Rules of the Road Reminders 6 Why There Are Trash Restrictions

Conashaugh Clean Up Day! On a sunny March Saturday some of our neighbors hit the ground running and picked up trash from our roads and common areas. Big Thank You to Tracy & Jenny Kupinski, Valerie Ferlauto & Jerry Collotti, Josh Musano, Josh Wooster, Kate Jackson and Gary Dolgoff, Rita and Jim Finnegan and last but not least Larry Farnum who donned his big boots and survived cleaning up the woods and recycle area. Thank you all for keeping Conashaugh Beautiful.

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CLCA Budget Reserve Analysis

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CLCA Budget Proposal

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Budget & Reserves 101

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Conashaugh Letters

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Helpful Phone Numbers

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Clean Up & Dumpster Day

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CONASHAUGH NEWS In loving Memory

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Compactor Hours

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Volunteers Needed

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OUTDOOR& RECREATION Water & Ice Safety

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School is Open Please Drive Carefully From all appearances, Monday August 31st will be the first day of school. At this point COVID will be playing a role in school operations and protocol.

Below are some reminders for the CLCA Bus stop.

While we have not been officially notified, bus capacities and bus stop rules will likely be impacted.

Changes and/or additional announcements will be made on our official Facebook page and flyer handouts. If you are having caregivers, grandparents or others picking up or dropping off your children, please be sure to make them aware of all procedures. Parents/ guardians are responsible for ensuring that children are aware of and complying with social distancing or other requirements.

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Please allow ample time to travel to the bus stop and arrive at least 5 minutes before your child’s bus time

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Follow all travel direction signs in the lot(lanes are ONE WAY)

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Speed limit in the parking lot is 5mph

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Park in one space

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Do not park in aisles

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Do not attempt to stop buses once they have begun moving

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Do not exit via the bus gate, please use proper exit

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Do not discharge or pick up students in the main entrance area

Morning riders need to stay on the proper(safe) side of the bus depot and wait until the bus enters and comes to a complete stop before crossing to the area to enter the bus(there is a sign). Please maintain safe social distancing of 6 feet from others while waiting for buses.

High school students who park at the bus stop are asked to park along the fence area closest to the guard shack. Do not allow non-licensed student drivers to drive to the bus stop without being accompanied by a licensed driver.

Elementary students should be accompanied by parents/guardians to their buses.

Do not allow children to run unaccompanied through the parking lot or to/from the mailbox area.

If you are having someone who does not live in the community picking up or dropping off your children, please arrange for the office to permit them access through the gate by calling with their information. Pick ups in the entrance are not allowed.

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). Do not proceed to leave the parking lot until directed to so by Security.

If there is not enough parking in the school bus lot, parking in the mailbox area is permitted, however, do not block mailbox parking lot aisles or park in the area reserved for small buses.

Please note that in the afternoon small buses will be dropping off their passengers in the mailbox lot. The area to the right side of the lot as you are approaching the mailbox area exit is reserved for parking for those buses and people picking up students who are on them. Others are asked not to park in this area.

In the event that you are running late for a pick-up in the afternoon, let your child know that they are welcome to wait on the office deck until a ride arrives.

There are quite a few 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 note that the office does not handle complaints/concerns regarding what transpires during your child’s bus ride experiences.

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Welcome to Conashaugh Lakes!

Hello and welcome to our newest members.

Robert Gannon and his children Tristan, Gabriel and Ethan all the way from Pocono Woodlands and Doug and Joanne Braun arrived from sunny South Florida. We wish much happiness in your new homes.

If you have recently moved here and would like it announced in our newspaper, please contact the office.

Taking a Look at Dues History Each year CLCA members are asked to vote on proposed dues for the upcoming year. The proposed budget is prepared annually by the Finance Committee and presented to the Board for review. Once it is approved by the Board it is then presented to the membership for its review and vote.

There was some debate heard through the grapevine regarding how dues are determined each year. Some inquired as to how dues are prepared, others believe that money is automatically added to the previous year while others predict dues reaching sky high into the thousands of dollars within a short few years.

As reported in this issue of the Courier, the proposed 2020/2021 CLCA budget contains a zero increase from last year’s dues.

Below is a fourteen year history of CLCA dues: 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

0% 0% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1.75% 2% 1.75% 1.75% 0% 5.5% 9.45%

CONASHAUGH COURIER • SUMMER2020

CLCAELECTIONS Thomas Famoso Hello to Conashaugh Lakes Residents:

My name is Thomas Famoso. My wife and I have lived in Conashaugh for almost nineteen years during which time I have actively served on the Strategic Planning Committee and the Security Committee. I have been appointed to temporarily fill a vacancy on the Board as liaison to the Environmental Committee.

Now a little about my past experience. I have retired from the U.S. Army at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel as well as from the NY City Fire Department (Firefighter/Fire Marshal). I am presently a part-time substitute teacher in our local area schools as I have been since my days back at the New York City Department of Education.

I look forward to having the privilege of serving this great community while ensuring a safe, respectful environment with honest and ethical principles.

See you at the meeting.

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CLCASSOCIATION Burning Within the Community All residents wishing to use burn barrels or campfire pits need to contact the office for a permit. It is a free, one-time process. The permit includes procedures to follow to ensure safety. It is important to call Pike County Communications (570)296-7700 each time you burn. This is required by Dingman Township.

You also need to call Security (570) 686-1130. When calling Security, you do not have to speak to a live person. Please leave a message that you are burning which includes your name, time, lot number and 911 address. Calling the Com Center is important because it is a requirement of our township. By doing so you are helping prevent the possibility of a false alarm being responded to in the event that someone sees the fire and believes it to not be a controlled situation and calling 911. Our Township Fire Department consists of volunteers who are stretched thin enough without having to be called to a campfire.

When burning please be considerate of your neighbors.

There are many homes with open windows or people outside enjoying their own backyards. Never burn garbage, furniture, building materials or caustic materials. Use a burn barrel or closed campfire ring.

Be cognizant that what you burn into and leave on the ground has a good chance to one day end up in your well. There is no burning of tree stumps and brush without written permission of Conashaugh Lakes.

Keep a hose at the site. Most importantly be aware of conditions before you burn and obey all burn bans that may be in effect. You can find out about burn bans by visiting the Dingman Township Fire Department website at http://www.dingmanfire.com/Burning%20Ban.htm.

By following these simple steps you can enjoy your fire while ensuring safety to your neighbors as well first responders by not having to be called out to a friendly fire.

Rules of the Road Reminders: No Off-Road Vehicles Permitted on CLCA roads The operation of motorized vehicles, gas or electric that are not registered for public road use is prohibited on Conashaugh Lakes’ roads and common areas. This includes but is not limited to ATV’s, UTV’s, dirt bikes, go-karts, electric bicycles, scooters etc.

Non-Licensed Operation of Motor Vehicles

Persons who are driving vehicles on our roads must possess a valid driver’s license. Those driving with a driver’s permit may only operate a vehicle while accompanied by a person with a valid driver’s license.

Do not allow your permitted child to “just drive” to their friends’ homes, the bus stop or anywhere else in this Community. If you have had your driver’s license suspended, you are not a licensed driver. Unlicensed drivers are subject to fines. Parents/guardians who allow their unlicensed children are also subject to a fine for allowing an unlicensed driver access/use of your vehicle.

Requests for vehicle Documents

There has been some debate regarding Security’s right to ask drivers to produce vehicle documents such as an insurance card and registration. If you are pulled over by Security, you are required to produce these documents along with a valid driver’s license when asked. If you do not, you will be cited for each document not produced.

If you receive a citation

It is interesting to note that some feel they do not have to answer to Security. For example the occasional “challenge” for lack of a better term, to being pulled over for speeding or running a stop sign. Yes, Security does “have the right” to pull you over if you committed a violation.

That’s part of their job. While Conashaugh is a “private” Community and our roads are “private” that doesn’t mean it’s open season and folks can drive however they wish to drive.

That is no one’s right. Speed limits and stop signs are not optional. The same rules of the road apply in Conashaugh as when one is driving outside of the Community. If a member is not in agreement with receiving a citation for a violation then they are free to contest it. That’s everyone’s right in every case. Contested violations are referred to the Hearing Committee, a group of volunteers who are not members of nor affiliated with the Board of Directors.

You will have 30 days to respond. You are entitled to Due Process. If you wish to contest the citation(s) you will need to send your written or emailed request to adminassistant@conashaughlakes.com. A hearing date will be arranged with the Hearing Committee and you will be notified. If a hearing is scheduled and you do not show up, the hearing will proceed without you. Please do not call or visit the office to object to a citation or being pulled over. If you have a concern regarding an interaction with an officer, please put that concern in writing and send it to the office. Citations issued for not producing valid documents (license, registration or insurance) may be dismissed by providing a photo of the valid document(s) to the office within the above mentioned time frame. If you do not wish to contest a citation, you can pay it. Please make payments to Conashaugh Lakes Community Association. Please be sure to reference the citation with payments (or documentation).

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Why There Are Trash Restrictions Please note that the compactors are for household trash only. This is a house rule, not one imposed by our hauler. What is household trash? The list is long, so let’s start by saying what isn’t household trash? There are signs on the compactor doors regarding items not allowed in the compactor including but not limited to construction debris, yard waste, electronics and hazardous materials. While the prohibition of electronics and hazardous waste are for environmental reasons the other items are for cost control for our members. It should not be the responsibility for the membership at large to share in the cost of anyone’s home construction, house clean outs( by people moving in or out), business operations or other projects that generate more than household trash. Considering there are 568 homes in the community, allowing that type of trash in the compactors could add greatly to our expenses.

This is why we hold dumpster day twice per year for a charge or request members to rent dumpsters. In addition to our in-house dumpster day events, township collections are advertised. While compactor units are owned by Conashaugh, the cans are owned by our provider County Waste. Each can holds 10 ten tons. We are charged 325.00 for each time the cans are pulled plus 69.50 per ton for contents. On average cans are removed 3 times per month.

Dumpster day usually reaps 3, sometimes 4 large dumpsters of trash. This past dumpster day reaped so much trash that an additional 3 dumpsters were needed (in addition to 4 that we had on site) to be brought in to remove it. During dumpster day the dumpsters are compacted using a back hoe to ensure that as much trash as possible is in the dumpsters. Recycling has helped keep our costs for trash under control since 2010. There are concerns regarding the future of recycling. Costs have increased due to reduced resources to accept/ process recycling.

At the onset of the COVID stay at home order a major abuse of our trash amenity occurred. While it is understandable that being locked in the house presented opportunities to “clean house”, it went beyond that. Members allowing their family and friends who do not live here access to our trash amenity, members throwing out items that were clearly in violation of our trash and environmental rules occurred despite repeated requests not to dispose of such items. The stay at home order started around mid-March 2020. A comparison of trash volume from March and April 2019 revealed 85 tons of trash was hauled. That is an increase of approximately 20 tons more deposited trash for the same period one year ago. In an effort to better control who is using this amenity and what goes in the compactors, usage hours were reduced and the area is now manned. This is something that was previously announced to happen with the new compactor area but expedited due to abuse. Following the hours being changed and area manned, the amount of trash for May and June dropped to 68 tons which is 17 tons less than before the changes occurred. It is also in line with a comparison from last year at the same time.

Although postponed due to COVID we were thankfully able to hold dumpster day in May. As mentioned the cost for dumpster day is not shared by the Community. It is paid by the people who participate.

There are multiple resources and events in the area outside of the Community to dispose of items not permitted in the Compactors. If you have a home improvement project or major clean out of your home, garage or property, rent a dumpster. Waste Management also has a transfer station in Beach Lake, Pa. For information, visit their website at https://www.wmsolutions.com/locations/details/id/742 phone number 800-963-4776.

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Attention Members with Dues Payment Plans Final payments for 2019/2020 payment plans were due by August 15th.

We understand that COVID impacted our members in many ways and thank all of you who continue to pay dues during this time. There are a few members who have not paid dues or contacted us to discuss payment and it is extremely important for you to do so as soon as possible.

The CLCA 2019/2020 fiscal year ends Sept. 30 2020.

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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CLCABUDGET Reserve Analysis for End of Financial Year 2020

CLCA Reserves

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Asset Description Otterbine Fountian - Seneca Lake Building - Equipment Shelter Building - Maintenance Office Building - CLCA Office Building - Pool Building - Recreation Building - Salt Shed Building - Security Computers & Printers Fence-Maint+Ball Field+Beach+Pool Future DEP Dam Required modification Mail Boxes Move plus additional Maint - Case Backhoe Maint - Cat Skid Steer Maint - Cat Skid Steer Attachments Maint - Compressor Maint - Ford 4610 Tractor w/side bar Maint - 2018 GMC 3550 w/Body&Plow Maint - 2012 Chevy with Plow Maint - Ford F550 Dump & Plow Maint - Freightliner Big Red Maint - Grader Replacement Maint - Kubota Zero-turn Mower Maint - Misc Small Equiptment Maint - Sweeper('93) &Trailer(08) Maint - Two way Radios OFC Equipment - Furniture & F/C's Recreation - Kitchen Appliances Recreation - Misc Equipment Recreation - Playground Equipment Recreation - Pool & Baby Pool Recreation - Pool Pump & Covers Recreation - Pool Hndcp Lift+Heater Recreation - Tennis/Basketball Cts Computer Systems & WEB Site Trash Compactor #1&#2 Well - Maint Bldg Bsmnt Lot 99-100 Well - Maint Bldg Bsmnt- CLCA BANK INTEREST Zee Unallocated $ +ACT 180 $ TOTAL

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$238 $10,992 $7,319 $83,183 $4,415 $33,099 $21,693 $13,004 $9,747 $34,852 $82,522 $6,150 $58,000 $45,900 $11,272 $7,324 $10,752 $10,000 $20,000 $37,573 $69,763 $18,000 $11,400 $1,728 $1,785 $1,159 $7,306 $3,743 $8,958 $3,132 $151,003 $7,332 $1,000 $26,628 $3,750 $49,415 $1,400 $2,750 $15,234 $115,080

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Revised Proposed Contribution Balance $900 $1,138 $500 $11,492 $2,000 $9,319 $0 $83,183 $100 $4,515 $1,000 $34,099 $1,500 $23,193 $500 $13,504 $0 $9,747 $500 $35,352 $6,000 $88,522 $1,000 $7,150 $5,000 $63,000 $3,200 $49,100 $1,500 $12,772 $0 $7,324 $1,000 $11,752 $1,000 $11,000 $2,500 $22,500 $5,000 $42,573 $2,500 $72,263 $4,500 $22,500 $1,000 $12,400 $0 $1,728 $1,000 $2,785 $0 $1,159 $100 $7,406 $0 $3,743 $0 $8,958 $200 $3,332 $0 $151,003 $0 $7,332 $500 $1,500 $0 $26,628 $1,000 $4,750 $4,600 $54,015 $0 $1,400 $250 $3,000 $0 $15,234 $1,150 $116,230 $50,000 $1,058,601

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Conashaugh Lakes Budget Proposal

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CLCASSOCIATION

Budget and Reserves 101 All members should have received a packet in the mail that contains information regarding the CLCA Annual Meeting which will take place Saturday September 26th, 2020. Included in that packet are the 2020/2021 Proposed Budget, CLCA Reserve schedule, Board Candidate info and a ballot/ proxy. The proposed budget is for a ZERO increase for a second year in a row. This was accomplished despite unanticipated COVID related expenses and other unanticipated expenses including but not limited to a major repairs to pool plumbing and the basketball/ tennis court surfaces.

Another major factor enabling this result and much thanks for it, goes to our members who continued to pay their dues during this difficult time.

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The Finance Committee would like our Members to have an understanding of our Budget and Reserve Schedules. The following is in an effort to walk you through these two documents and the differences between them.

The Budget is for the day to day operation of the community (think of it as checkbook for daily/monthly operating expenses) and the Reserve schedule is for replacement of large assets such as major building repairs or renovations, trucks and larger equipment replacement (think of it as a savings account).

Budget:

For those of you who may not know this, unlike a number of communities in the area, our members vote on the budget.

The CLCA budget is worked

on by the Finance Committee.

As with all of our Committees, any member in good standing is welcome to attend the meetings. Work on the budget typically begins in June.

Averages of actual expenses for the past four years are the starting point to working on the budget. Additional consideration for projected increases or decreases in costs are also looked at and adjusted accordingly.

pursue unpaid dues by the office staff, our attorney and through the legal system.

Other Inflows/income are estimated based on history and projection. Income from resale certificates and transfer fees can fluctuate depending on the home market.

assessments. Not too many HOA’s can say that.

The list is reviewed and items no longer owned and/ or replaced are removed or updated. Funds for removed items that are no longer needed are redistributed to underfunded lines. It Expenses should also be noted that the schedule of listed assets are There are three different periodically reviewed and the payroll expense lines, one for replacement cost may need to the office, one for maintenance be adjusted (up or down). and the third payroll is There are two parts to the included in the pool supplies As for the reserve schedule, budget Inflows (money and operations.

Payroll bonus the first column after in) and General Operating applies to all permanent the asset description is (expenses/money out). employees.

Currently there are the original cost for that The totals for each of 8. There are two lines for the item. The amounts funded those sections must be the Dam. There are two road lines. for certain items were same. That is a balanced One is for repair of the roads questioned in the past. The budget. There are lines for which can include materials “funded” amounts for the inflows including dues. It such as stone, culvert pipes, individual line items are is important to not confuse wood for guide rails, signage not set in stone. In other Inflows (income/money etc.

In addition to the road words, if needed or decided in) with General Operating repair line there is a road those funds can be moved to Expenses (money out). reserve line. In the past those another item. funds were utilized to pave Income: dirt roads. Future funds to this An example of what is being said here is as follows: The primary source of account will include major income is dues. If you look repairs to maintain the roads. Say that a vehicle or piece at the bottom right side of Miscellaneous expense can of equipment failed beyond the page for the proposed cover a number of expenses. repair and replacement was 2020/2021 Budget you will Donations to the Fire necessary. The replacement note the number of homes, Department, Humane Society cost for that item (by either lots and contiguous lots. If or additional educational or new or used item) is you take the number from the expenses for staff that may 10,000 but the reserve line Homeowner’s dues inflow be needed and are over and for that item was only funded line 695,887.00 and divide above training budget. for 5,000.00. The additional it by the number of homes 5,000.00 could be moved Reserves 569 your answer is 1223.00 from another item or items (proposed dues for homes) On the reverse side of to make up the difference to the same math applies for the Budget is the General enable the replacement. lots and contiguous lots.

Reserve schedule.

This lists Dues discount is a projected Hopefully the above CLCA’s larger owned assets. amount of money that will will clarify some of the Nothing lasts forever and reduce dues income as a information concerning will eventually need to be result of members taking the proposed budget and repaired, roofed, sided, advantage of this payment reserve schedule. If you option. The doubtful account windows, septic, well pumps, have any questions, please restored or totally replaced line is the projected amount contact the office. Although or expanded. These funds of money we will not receive there is a zero proposed are for that purpose. While from members who fail to we have these items insured, increase, it is very important pay their dues. This could be for the Membership to for a number of reasons valid maintenance, deterioration vote. We must have a and wear and tear are not and non-valid including but covered by insurance. Thanks budget to operate and a not limited to, foreclosure, quorum (at least 10% of the to reserves, Conashaugh is bankruptcy, hardship, lack membership) for the vote. If free of loans and interest of priorities, abandonment you have not received your payments for those loans. of lots to foreclosure and Annual Meeting packet, Reserves have also deterred tax sales. Effort is made the need to charge members please contact the office. whenever legally possible to Thank you for long term additional

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CLCASSOCIATION Who You Gonna Call?

CONASHAUGH

Letters

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: http://www.dingmantownship.org/

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Ed and I do not know where or how to begin to thank all of you for all of the love, support and generosity shown to us following the loss of our two dear sons Mike and Joe. Your kindness could fill two oceans.

The cards, gifts, food, flowers, kind words and generous donations to the recovery teams all are so special. A special thank you to Laura Elaro for setting up the GoFundMe site in Memory of Mike and Joe and for writing the disbursement checks for us to all of the responding companies.

Thank you to my co-workers, our Security Officers, friends and neighbors who assisted responders during some horrific weather and emotional conditions.

Thank you to those who cooked food, supplied drinks, meals and snacks to the responders.

Dingman Township Volunteer FD (570) 686-3696 Website: http://www.dingmanfire.com/ Pike Tax Claim (570) 296-3407 Website: https://www.pikepa.org/tax.html Dingman Tax Collector Jim Leiser (570) 296-6360 Website: http://www.dingmantownship.org/ Tax%20Collector.html Pennsylvania Game Commission (570)-675-1143 Website: www.pgc.state.pa.us/ Delaware Valley School District (570)296-1800 Website: www.dvsd.org/

Thank you to all of the responders who worked tirelessly for 6 days until their grim task was completed, especially to the Dingman Township Fire Department who were on site every single day. Please always remember these fine people and support them in any way that you can now and in the future.

We truly appreciate and will be forever grateful for the support we have and continue to receive.

With Sincerest Gratitude, Eddie and Jeanne Calabrese Community Message

I just wanted commend and thank you for the information given (about the impacts of COVID within our Community). While we love this community and believe it is very well run, others due to lack of information do not understand what it really takes to make this one of the best communities around. Keep up the great work and do know that i believe that most people in this community agree with me. Many thanks to Jean and office staff as well the board of directors.

Rich and Alice Schlosser

We just wanted to express thanks to the hard work the Board does. I know sometimes you guys feel “thankless” when you try to do the right thing. It’s hard to please everyone, but rules are in place for our safety and well-being. Keep up the good work. Be safe and well.

Thank you.

Barbara & Bobby

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Fridays only until the end of December 2020

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CLEAN UP DAY!

DUMPSTER DAY!

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CONASHAUGHNEWS

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of former Board member Paul Kelleher on July 27th.

Thank you Paul for your service to our Community.

Our condolences to Elena, Kristen, Melissa and their family and friends.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to changes with our email host provider, the following emails have been replaced: Prior - LizSori@conashaughlakes.com New - adminassistant@conashaughlakes.com Prior - clca@ptd.net New - adminassistant@conashaughlakes.com Prior - Dawn@conashaughlakes.com New - bookkeeper@conashaughlakes.com Prior - clcaloop@ptd.net New - administrator@conashaughlakes.com Unfortunately, during the changeover to the new provider, address books for the loop did not transfer to the new provider and lists are being redone. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Compactor Hours Sunday 10 am until 8 pm Saturday- Tuesday – Thursday 8 am – 8 pm Closed Monday-Wednesday and Friday

Sunday Reminder

Please note that between 9 am and 10 am the area is power washed and the area is not open for trash disposal.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Pike County Area on Aging CHARMING MILFORD

Route 2001 (Water St.) 570-296-9610

BEAUTIFUL LAKE WALLENPAUPACK

Route 6

570-226-9726 HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONESDALE

Church & 6th Sts. 570-253-1860

The agency is in need of volunteers for their Home Delivery Meal Program. If you can help, please call 570-775-5550 extension 1303.

Each month the Pike County Area on Aging issues a newsletter.

Printed copies are available for pick at the CLCA Office.

Although the office is closed, members wishing to obtain a copy may call 570-686-4000 and one will be left for you in the pick-up box on the deck.

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OUTDOOR & RECREATION

Water and Ice Safety

Friendly reminder

Dear Members,

Please have a serious conversation with your children about water safety, including the dangers of walking on frozen lakes and waterways and the wearing of life jackets while boating on our lake.

Although we are a private Community we are under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. They have full access to the Community and do come in to enforce rules including but not limited to possession of fishing licenses and boat safety equipment. Be aware of life jacket and safety equipment that is required when on the water. All children 12 years of age and younger on all Commonwealth waters must wear a life jacket while underway on any boat 20 feet in length or less and on all canoes and kayaks. “Underway” includes drifting boats.

For boating and fishing rules please visit: https://www.fishandboat.com/Pages/default.aspx

If you are planning to pave your driveway, please contact the office for a (no cost) inspection by maintenance.

This inspection is to determine if you need to install or replace a culvert pipe. Please do this in advance of arranging a date for paving.

Thank you.

Recyling Reminder

Don’t be fooled by a warm beautiful day, especially in the spring and fall. Water temps are still frigid. Cold water can kill quickly. You can be a great swimmer but you cannot swim when overcome by hypothermia. Life jackets are required to be worn by all between November 1 through April 30th when on a boat 16 feet or less and all canoes and kayaks.

Although we are not in ice season, it will come soon enough.

For information on ice safety visit: https://www.fishandboat.com/Fish/Fishing/Pages/IceWinterFishing.aspx

The bins located in the mailbox area are for recycling only. Please remove all Styrofoam from boxes. Styrofoam is not an accepted recyclable with our carrier and needs to be placed in trash compactors. Items appropriate for recycling are listed on the front of the bins. Also please do not throw plastic bags in recycling. There is a receptacle for disposal of plastic bags. Unfortunately some users cannot abide by these simple rules which led to the closing of lids to prevent nonrecyclables from being deposited. If the bin is full do not leave items on the ground. Thank you.

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