Locust Lake Villager Fall 2017

FALL 2017

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Golf Cart Parade See page 16

Wounded Warriors See page 17

ATV RALLY

13th Running Of The ATVs Saturday, Aug. 5, marked the thirteenth running of the annual Locust Lake Village ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Rally which offered both education and fun under near perfect weather conditions. Twenty-five ATV enthusiasts attended. “We want to preserve ATVs as an asset to the Village and a privilege to property owners,” said Chief Security Ranger Andy Gross, who with his staff organized the event. “We are the last private community in the Poconos to permit ATVs on our roads.” The rally was preceded by a safety seminar led by Gross, followed by ATV inspections, ATV driving skills evaluation, the rally itself, and an awards BBQ on the deck of The Chalet featuring “race track steak” prepared by volunteer cook Dave Krauter.

Dennis Dimitratos takes the mud pit.

During the seminar, which included an ATV safety video produced by the ATV Safety Institute in Irvine, Calif., Gross emphasized the critical need both for compliance with

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The Six Crazy Cousins cross the finish line first in the youth division of the Sixth annual Locust Lake Village Cardboard Boat Race held Sept. 2 at Pines Lake. See story on page 15.

– Photo by Zoey Dougherty

JULY/ANNUAL MEETINGS

Planning For LLV’s Future Prior to the monthly and annual meetings of the Locust Lake Village (LLV) Property Owners (POA) Board of Directors on Saturday, July 15, the Chalet took on the appearance of a political convention.

As the large crowd continued to file in, candidates running for the LLV/POA Board of Directors circulated around the floor doing some campaigning, in advance of the board’s acceptance of their candidacies at the Annual Meeting. Candidates and ballot positions would be announced during the Annual Meeting.

LLV 2017 ELECTION RESULTS

July Monthly Board Meeting The monthly meeting was perfunctory in nature, and served as a prelude to the Annual Meeting. Discussion centered on ballot stuffing and distribution.

Community Manager Dan Dougherty Jr. expressed concern over the added expense and burden on the office administration staff in preparing the ballots, stuffing them for mailing, and then holding them for count by the Election Committee.

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Four Board Seats Filled The results of the 2017 election for the Locust Lake Village (LLV) Property Owners Association Board of Directors were announced at the board’s monthly meeting held at The Chalet on Saturday, Aug. 19.

Election Committee Chair Harry D’Onofrio reported that 1,058 ballots had been sent to property owners in

good standing and that 385 were cast to fill four open seats. Votes were received at the LLV Administration Building and deposited in a locked box. Mail votes were sent to LLV’s accounting firm and delivered sealed to the committee for counting on Aug. 16.

D’Onofrio presented the results to the board: Bill Dorner: 244 votes* Diane DiSandro: 226 votes* Dee Kasarda: 212 votes* Bob Wolek: 187 votes** Tony Ruggiero: 168 votes Scott Beadenkopf: 138 votes George Leonhardt: 136 votes Mike Wilchek: 125 votes *Elected to three-year terms **Elected to a two-year term

The Election Committee counted the returns on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 16 at The Chalet. Divided

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About the Village

Table of Contents About the Village From the Desk of the Community Manager

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In Brief

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Road Woes and Delinquencies

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Planning For LLV’s Future

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New Board Members Say ‘Thank You’

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Challenge and Opportunity For New Board

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Security Signs and Fines

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LLV Rangers Know What To Do

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Thank you to everyone for a tremendous summer season. For those who volunteer to work the events for those who came out to support them. Summer 2017 was wet, but we all still had fun.

This fall we are trying to catch up on a lot of work before old man winter arrives in the village. The major goal is the roads. By the time this hits your mailbox, you will see progress. Let’s hope that old man winter will not be so grumpy and nasty, but just enough to give us some snow for the ski hill.

With the fall season upon us the planning and budget prep for 2018 begins. Please consider sharing some of your time and talents by joining a committee. Locust Lake Village is a Property Owner Association. The goal is for the Village to be run by the members. The staff is in place to execute the goals of the member elected Board of Directors. So, everyone’s opinions and ideas need to be heard so watch the weekly eblast for a list of committees and their meeting times. If they do not match your schedule and you still like to participate in a committee contact the Chair of that committee, because everything is not done at the monthly meeting.

Hope to see you at the next meeting.

Positively working for you,

Dan

Inside & Outside The Village LLV Calendar of Events

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Houses of Worship

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LLV Garden Club Looking For Members

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Places to Go in the Poconos

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Daniel T. Dougherty, Jr. – CMCA, AMS Community Manager

SUMMER REDUX Fun On The Fourth

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Thunder of Hoofs at The Chalet

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Cardboarders Race Pines Lake

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Not Your Ordinary Golf Carts

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LLV Raises Funds for PA Wounded Warriors

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Illusionist Clark Wow ‘em at The Chalet

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LLV Rocketeers Launch Bottle Rockets

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Gone Country at The Chalet

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Frying Fish for 25 Years

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It’s Become a Tradition For These Folks

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Archers ‘Raise the Roof’

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About Village People Ser ving with Honor

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Stopping to Help a Heart Attack Victim

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Fran’s Finds: Where a Burger is More Than a Burger

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Are We Killing the Buzz?

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More Birds - Less Tweets!

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LLV Anglers Update

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LLV Archers Update

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In Brief

Clubs and Committees

Regional Road Work

Caution and slow-going are required on Route 611 between the Sanofi labs in Swiftwater and Great Wolf in Scotrun. It will take PennDot 2½ years of construction to overhaul the road.

POA Board Workshops

The LLV POA Board of Directors encourages LLV residents and property owners to attend POA Board Workshops during which items and issues for the monthly board meeting are discussed. Workshops are held at the LLV Administration Office at 7:30 p.m. on the Friday before the monthly board meeting which takes place every third Saturday of the month.

LLV Website

Website use continues to increase. Since Sept 2015, monthly log-ins have increased from 4,760 to more than 15,400. The percentage of accounts logging in monthly has risen from 34 to 49.6 per cent. Get an account log-in by going to locustlakevillage.org and clicking on “to request a log-in ID.”

• Anglers Club—Tom Rafter: traft60@aol.com;

Joe McCusker: jgmmc4@comcast.net; Bob Wolek: bobalu2@ptd.net

• Archers Club—Dave Chorney: dchorney276@aol.com

• Village Life—Diane DiSandro: diane@disandro.net • Birding—Bob Gettis: rgettis@comcast.net • Recreation Committee—Nicole Hill: nicole@locustlakevillage.org

• Strategic Planning Committee—Bob DiLullo: rdilullo@verizon.net

• Garden Club—Steve Geffen: 300top@gmail.com

DMAP Program

Each year Chief Security Ranger Andy Gross conducts a DMAP program to certify bow hunters to help control the size of the deer herd. Hunters must demonstrate proficiency with bow and arrow in an evaluation session held at the Archery Club’s shooting range in order to obtain permits to hunt within LLV. Call for information: 570-843-7326.

Volunteering

There’s always room for one more volunteer at an LLV event. Volunteers play a big role at LLV, help control costs, and make events more enjoyable. For details or to volunteer. Contact LLV Recreation Director Nicole Hill at nicole@locustlakevillage.org or stop by the LLV Administration Office.

Get in the swing of things at Locust Lake Village. As a ready reference, here is contact information on some clubs and committees:

Interested in a Community Garden?

You’re in luck! LLV is considering starting a garden for residents in time for May/June 2017 plantings. There will be a rental fee of approximately $25 per bed; number of beds will be limited. If you would like a garden bed, contact the administration office (570646-3616) and give your name and a contact phone number so that the level of interest can be determined.

(No commitment required right now). Volunteers are needed to assemble garden boxes measuring 4 ft. by 8 ft. by 18 in. high with a sill on which to sit. Contact Steve Geffen at 300top@gmail.com

For information on all activities, contact the Administration Office at 570-646-3616. Office hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Wed., closed; Sat. & Sun. 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Dump

Located next to and behind the mailboxes on Lake Lane is open every Sat. from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Upon request at the Administration Office, the dump can be opened for your convenience during the week.

Take out the Papers and the Trash…

LLV trash and recycling dumpsters at Pop Gassner Way (down Martha’s Lane from the corner of Lake and Martha’s lanes) are open for trash disposal and recycling Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sundays, from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bagged household trash only must be placed inside of dumpsters, not on the ground. Not permitted: construction material or debris; appliances, metal or furniture; automotive parts, tires or batteries; lawn debris, leaves, twigs, branches of wood.

Recycling is single-stream which means you can deposit: newspapers, plastics, junk mail, magazines, office and school paper, phone books, pizza boxes, cans, glass, metal and aluminum cans, and corrugated cardboard. Please breakdown cardboard boxes and cartons to allow more room in the dumpsters.

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JUNE POA BOARD MEETING

Road Woes And Delinquencies The impact of this past winter’s weather extremes on the 26 miles of roads in Locust Lake Village (LLV) took center stage at the June 17 meeting of the LLV Property Owners Association Board of Directors held at The Chalet.

Residents in attendance continued to voice their frustration over specific conditions they termed “unacceptable.”

“Would the board do itself a favor,” resident Bob Leonard requested, “and go home over the back roads in the Village like Mountain View and Pine.”

Leonard pointed out that some of the Village’s roads have ponding issues that the winter weather has turned into cavities deep enough to threaten a vehicle’s front end alignment. “If you don’t maintain them, they’re only going to get worse,” he said.

Leonard also emphasized that “the main thing is to make sure the roads are safe, especially for kids on ATVs.” He added that if kids on ATVs hit a deep pothole, they could easily lose control and risk injury.

Bryan Snyder, who lives on Ridge Road, enjoys rides on his motorcycle. “I can’t take my bike down Ridge,” Snyder said. “My bike would get destroyed.”

Dan Maguire, sitting in the back row, commented, “This is the seventeenth of June. The roads should be fixed by now. Half of our roads are [in] deplorable [shape].”

Maguire, voicing frustration, added, “A plan should have been worked out two months ago.”

Board Chair Al Markin responded, “We are trying to do repairs in a timely fashion.”

Board member Wade Burchell added, “Our crews fill potholes as soon as possible.”

“We’re really working on it,” said board vice chair Carrie Pohl. “There is money in the reserve fund for tar-andchip repairs.”

Pohl pointed out that “this was the worst winter in years for the thaw-and-freeze cycle.”

Resident John Palladino suggested that the board compile a list of the ten worst roads in the Village, adding that Ridge Road is the community’s worst road.

LLV Community Manager Dan Dougherty Jr., offered further explanation during the Roads Committee report, presenting the report on behalf of committee chair Peggy Coates, citing roads with major problems.

According to Dougherty, the section of Ridge Road from Lake Lane to the road’s 140 address needs a total remake as does the section of Laurel Hill Road from the road’s 202 address to Ridge Road.

Board members Bill Dorner, left, and Mike Wilchek, right, lead the Pledge of Allegiance to open the June meeting of the LLV/POA Board of Directors.

Dougherty explained that funds have been allotted and requests for proposals (RFPs) have been issued for major repairs for Ridge and Partridge roads. “These roads are not pothole repairs,” he said. “Extensive work is needed. We also want to make the sections of Fawn and Ridge roads that lie in the Village’s wetlands more user friendly.”

Dougherty remained after the meeting and took input from residents utilizing the Village’s map to pinpoint particular concerns.

Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Vince Moderski touched on a not-so-positive note, which opened up considerable discussion on the Village’s Receivables Account which has plateaued at $500,000. “We are carrying $230,000 in past dues in the receivables account,” he said.

Of that amount, $230,000 comprise the top ten property owners who are in arrears who owe $9,000 or more in past dues.

Also included in the $230,000 amount are late fees, fines, and current past dues. “These stragglers are always hanging over our head,” said Moderski.

Board Member Wade Burchell announced that the board is taking action against delinquencies. Burchell

explained that “51 delinquencies are in the three years or more category.”

He reported that foreclosure action is being taken in three steps. Of those top ten with $9,000 or more in delinquencies, four are in foreclosure representing $150,000 in arrears.

The board has begun foreclosures on delinquencies of three years or less beginning in April of this year.

For those who own only lots and are in arrears, the board has placed liens on those properties.

On a more positive note, Moderski reported, “Revenue is pretty good. Year-to-date we are at $1,700,804.58 in income offset by $852,531.97 in expenses, of which $243,500 was placed into our Replacement Reserve and Capital Improvement Funds. For May income stood at $76,875.62, while expenses totaled $110,459.20.”

He pointed out that expenses for the last few months of 2017, while under control, were a little bit higher but should soon come down to the three-year average of approximately $120,000 per month.

Top expense items in May were: Administration at $30,235.38 (26% of budget), Maintenance at $26,558.12 (20% of budget), and Ranger Security at $21,088.91 (21% of budget).

The Village’s Replacement Reserve Fund held steady at $1,200,000, but Moderski, referring to the need for road maintenance and repair, advised that “once the Roads Committee gets their things together, it will definitely come down.”

The Capital Replacement Fund held a balance of $236,000, but Moderski pointed out that that amount “will dwindle down because of the funds (between $118,000 and $140,000) targeted for the parking lot project. We will also be spending around $50,000 to expand and improve the deck at The Chalet which is one of our most used amenity outside of the lakes themselves.”

Security & Emergency Planning To underscore Security Committee Chair Sharleen Skipper’s comment to the POA Board of Directors at its meeting held at The

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Chalet on June 17 that “May was a very busy month,” the Locust Lake Village (LLV) Ranger Monthly Report listed 218 dispatched calls, 128 incidents, and 15 vehicle stops.

In addition to that activity and round-the-clock patrolling, the LLV Rangers work events such as the major holiday picnics and fireworks, the annual Golf Cart Parade, and beach patrolling, she noted.

“We provide as much safety as possible at special events,” said Skipper. “We will take a further look at how we handle those events. They’ve been handled well so far.”

She added that the first aid equipment used by the Rangers has been updated, and the Rangers are scheduled for more first aid training.

Skipper said that dashboard cameras have been installed in all Ranger vehicles. Cost for five cameras was $900. Beyond making a positive difference in identifying vehicle license plate numbers, the cameras provide Rangers with a larger degree of security especially during vehicle stops.

“They protect the Rangers,” she continued, “as they are running as a Ranger approaches a car.”

Ranger Chief Andy Gross called the cameras “a very valuable asset for officer safety because traffic stops are one of an officer’s most dangerous duties. You never know who or what can be involved in traffic stops. This holds true for law enforcement throughout the country.”

Dashboard cameras help LLV Rangers track down law breakers. “In a recent case of vandalism, the cameras helped us find actors who had committed vandalism in the Village,” Gross said. “We also tracked down punk kids who were running through mountain communities when we did a vehicle stop.”

He explained that “everything is recorded on a dashboard camera” and that LLV Ranger Security shares the recordings with the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department.

“The tapes from the cameras become archives of what is recorded here in the Village,” added Gross.

Skipper advised residents and their guests to exercise caution in making sure that campfires are in a fire ring and under control, and that a hose is nearby. She added that when residents leave their homes they should make sure that their homes are locked and secured.

Resident John Palladino expressed his thanks to the Rangers and Ranger Bob Williams in particular for assistance rendered in an emergency situation that required ambulance transport.

Resident Pat Holohan also thanked the Rangers for answering her call for assistance in a home security matter, “just to be on the safe side,” Hollohan said.

On the issue of badge violations at the Village’s beaches, Chair Al Markin advised the Rangers to check residents and guests for current black badges that are available at the Administration Office. Discussion followed regarding action that could be taken for residents not in good standing who continue to use the beaches.

Other Committee Reports

Manager’s Report Community Manager Dan Dougherty Jr reported that he and the administration staff are reviewing the office’s files, and have begun to purge the files of house plans. While the office will retain plot plans (if they are on file), Dougherty said that there is no reason for the office to hold on to those documents once a house is built and receives its CO. Residents who would like their home plans can contact Office Administrator Mary Marucci.

He said the new docks at Pines Lakes have met with

positive reaction for the most part. Dougherty invites any suggestions for improvement.

The new management of LLV’s lake concession stands is committed to operating hours of 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, and will remain open beyond 6 p.m. if beach traffic warrants it. Dougherty noted that the stands opened for daily service before the July 4 weekend when schools let out for the summer. The original commitment was to go to seven days beginning with the July 4 weekend.

Buildings and Grounds The halt in construction for the expansion of the deck at The Chalet due to revisions in the Tobyhanna Township Building Code has also put on hold construction of a new parking lot for the facility.

Co-chair Rich DeMarco stated that a new plan reflecting those code revisions for the deck expansion is expected to be ready for the July board meeting. However, DeMarco pointed out that those revisions could increase the cost of the project. Requirements for the deck expansion under the Americans with Disabilities Act affect the grading and placement of handicapped parking and access ramps for the parking lot.

DeMarco said that the original plans developed by architect Art Strunk and Oakridge Construction Co. were submitted under 2013 codes.

“The builder and architect were shocked,” said committee member Bob Leonard when they learned of the 2015 revisions to the code. “Tobyhanna told nobody of the updates.”

Leonard added that revisions to the Tobyhanna Building Code came about as a result of construction of the Kalahari Resort and Waterpark.

Thus far, no products or materials have been purchased for the deck expansion. However, $4,000 has been committed to architect fees.

Strategic Planning Member Fran Odyniec gave the report on behalf of Chair Bob DiLullo who could not attend due to a family commitment. The report focused on the condition of the Administration Building. With board approval, the committee will further investigate a plan based on a structural engineering evaluation by Criterium Engineers that recommended to replace the building. A timeline/plan was made for construction of a new building and demolition of the existing building.

However, this plan, which requires the approval of LLV property owners, would not be initiated until sometime in 2018. The committee will create a request for information that would enlist help from an architectural firm which could lead to an all-inclusive estimate.

ByLaws Chair Pat Hiddleson reported that 1,050 ballots to approve changes in bylaws wording were sent out to property owners in good standing as of Dec. 31, 2016. At least 549 ballots were needed to validate the motion, but only 500 were received by noon of June 15. “We need 549 for the vote to count,” said Hiddleson who was hoping those 49 ballots would arrive before the June 30 deadline.

Finance Chair Pat Holohan reported that the committee continues to work on a Financial Policy manual. “The LLV/POA Finance Committee is an additional set of eyes and ears to review the Village financial documents,” she said. “We request information from and provide information to the community manager and the board of directors. At present we are reformatting the Financial Policy & Procedures manual.”

She added, “In September we will begin work with the community manager to provide administration and committee recommendations to the board of directors regarding the 2018 Budget and resulting dues.”

“We trusted the builder to get the deck done before Memorial Day weekend,” said Board Member Wade Burchell. “However, the code is out of our control.”

Recreation Board Member and committee chair Carrie Pohl reported that the Memorial Day weekend picnic generated $2,451. “We had one hundred dozen clams for the picnic and by 4:30 p.m. we had no clams,” said Pohl. “We never expected that much of a demand for this first-time event.”

The new floating Water Challenge was in service in Pines Lake. With clues expertly formulated by Community Manager Dan Dougherty Jr, the Scavenger Hunt was a success with 150 participants tracking down clues throughout the Village on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.

Pohl also commended the LLV Anglers Club on the success of their 26th annual Kids Fishing Contest.

“Thank you, Anglers,” she said. “Everybody got a prize.”

Communications and Technology Chair Scott Baedenkopf reported that the summer edition of The Villager is in the final phases of production and will include as a new feature: a salute to LLV Veterans.

Baedenkopf pointed out that usage of the LLV website continues on an upswing.

Village Life Chair Diane DiSandro reported that the Welcome Part for new property owners held Saturday evening of Memorial Day weekend at The Chalet was very well attended. Hoping to repeat its success of last year, Souper Bowl II will be held again; date to be announced. To get to know your neighbors, the committee will host a coffee klatch on Tuesdays for parents who drop off their kids at The Chalet for arts and crafts. “While the kids are downstairs, parents can get to know each other upstairs over coffee,” said DiSandro.

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Planning For LLV’s Future “We farmed out to PDQ, of Taylor, Pa., the entire process of printing ballots and candidate biographies, stuffing, verification that the return envelope matches the mailing envelope, and barcode mailing to receive the postage discount,” Dougherty explained. “PDQ did all this for the same cost we paid last year just for printing.”

Newly elected LLV/POA board members are (clockwise): Dee Kasarda, Diane DiSandro, Bill Dorner, and Bob Wolek.

–Photo by Scott Beadenkopf.

THANK YOUs

New Board Members say ‘Thank You’ Bill Dorner I would like to thank you for honoring me with your vote. I am deeply moved by the expression of confidence and look forward to continuing to work with the other members of this board in maintaining, restoring and improving the daily quality of living, recreational activities and aesthetics of our community with financial prudence.

You have entrusted me with the responsibility to speak on your behalf and I take that seriously.

Diane DiSandro

I would like to thank the LLV community for the confidence you show me in electing me as one of your board of directors for the next three years. I love this Village and will do my best to maintain and keep it steady as the wonderful place it is.

I hope to meet more of you as time goes by.

Please feel free to come up and introduce yourself when you see me around the Village.

Bob Wolek

Thank you for the overwhelming support given to me during the election. Your votes of confidence have successfully elected me and I look forward to serving the Board of Directors with honesty and integrity.

He raised the question of safety and security of holding election ballots in the office administration building.

“For between $600 and $900 we could have Owens & Company do it for us,” he said. “Thus saving valuable office time and salary that would otherwise be needed.”

Dougherty further stated that property owners would actually have two options for submitting their ballots: Either by mailing them to Owens in Carbondale, Pa.; or by depositing them in a locked ballot box in the administration building.

Owens would deliver the ballots they received unopened by certified mail on Aug. 16 to the LLV Administration Office. Ballots deposited in the locked box at the Administration Office as well as those received from Owens would then be delivered to Harry D’Onofrio and the Election Committee for the official count at The Chalet the afternoon of Aug. 16.

Board Member Carl Piazza pointed out that such a system would “take any questions of validity off of the administration staff.”

The board passed the motion to adjust the balloting procedure with those two options.

Resident and chair of the Strategic Planning Committee Bob DiLullo rose and thanked the Recreation Committee for all the volunteer work that went into the July 4 events, including the Kids Carnival and the picnic. “I appreciate what they do,” DiLullo said of the volunteers. “You don’t realize how much time volunteers put in.” He added and was affirmed with strong audience applause, “Nicole Hill, our recreation director, is doing a great job.”

LLV/POA Annual Meeting

After a short recess, the LLV/POA Annual Meeting followed the monthly board meeting.

A highlight of the meeting was the Election Committee’s report on the candidates who had submitted their petitions to run for four open positions on the board.

“All their paper work is in order,” announced Election Committee Chairman Harry D’Onofrio as he read the names of the candidates in alphabetical order: • Scott Beadenkopf • Diane DiSandro • Bill Dorner • Dee Kasarda • George Leonhardt

• Tony Ruggiero • Mike Wilchek • Bob Wolek

With no further nominations from the floor, D’Onofrio closed the nominations.

Positions on the ballot with POA residents in good standing were chosen by random drawing: • Diane DiSandro • Bob Wolek • Toney Ruggiero • Scott Beadenkopf • George Leonhardt • Bill Dorner • Mike Wilchek • Dee Kasarda

A “Meet the Candidate Night” was scheduled for Friday evening, Aug. 4 at The Chalet following the weekly Friday Night Barbecue.

Treasurer’s Report Vince Moderski, giving his last treasurer’s report as his board term expires, provided cause for optimism. “LLV is in good shape,” Moderski said. “We are not running a deficit.”

On expenses he reported that “we are within budget which means we’re not spending more than predicted.”

Income at $1.7 million is slightly ahead of the threeyear average. “That’s a good sign,” Moderski stated.

For the first six months of 2017, expenses totaled $695,440.82 vs. a budgeted figure of $1,738,087.57.

Administration made up 26 per cent of expenses; Rangers and Maintenance, 20 per cent each; Trash, 9 per cent; Recreation, 7 per cent; Utilities, 5 per cent; all others, 13 per cent.

Utility expenses represented approximately 45 percent of the expense budget with major utility expenses making up the bulk: fuel accounting for $13,991.74 or 40 percent of utility expenses; electric, $8,044.17; and telephone, $5,603.80 or 16 per cent.

Receivables (money owed LLV) ending June 30 were at $561,498.02. This included approximately $83,000 in fines and $130,000 in late fees. The remainder lies in 50 delinquent accounts, $140,000 of which is in 2016 and 2017. Prior year dues was budgeted at $20,000 but now stands at $37,862.97.

Moderski credited LLV Office Administrator Mary Marucci for her hard work in collecting prior year dues.

Board Member Wade Burchell commented, “We are now going after foreclosures. If we capture 50 cents on the dollar, we would have a lot coming in.”

Dee Kasarda

It is humbling and very much appreciated for all the votes electing me to the Board of Directors of Locust Lake Village. Thank you for your support.

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An upgrade for White Pine Drive from a dirt road to a CP2 road is under consideration but will require board approval for an estimated expenditure of $89,424, not including prep or drainage work.

As of June 2017, the Replacement Reserve Fund stood at $1,209.382. Replacement expenses were: $2,331.64 for a laptop computer; $12,400 for roof maintenance; $5,184.46 for a tailgate spreader for maintenance; $22,166.76 for a recreation vehicle; $3,749.29 for ranger vehicle emergency lights; $1,138 for a digital camera system; $1,1952 for a shed at Locust Lake; $2,574.98 for the Pines Lake AquaGlide; $51,500 for new docks for Pines Lake; and $5,202 for an Otterbine aerating fountain for East Lake.

The Capital Improvement Fund stood at $279,267.81.

Capital expenses were: $4,420 for administration office improvements; $2,242.09 for administration office telephone system upgrade; $7,403.37 for expansion of The Chalet deck; $2,238 for a Pines Lake shed; and $5,491.47 for the AquaGlide.

Work on The Chalet deck expansion is on hold due to revisions in the Tobyhanna Township building code.

“It’s not as bad as we thought,” said the community manager, of the pending revisions to the design of the deck. “Hopefully, it will be built by this fall.”

Dougherty emphasized that Lake Lane (one of LLV’s primary arterial roads) needs immediate attention.

Repaving is not scheduled until 2025 but slow and progressive deterioration dictates a remedy before then.

RFPs (Requests for Proposals) would be issued for the following:

• Address the shoulders on both sides of Lake Lane from Locust Road down to the Administration Office with a consistent two-foot gravel shoulder level with the road and sealed with the road.

• Inject rubber sealant into the cracks, a PennDot

approved application that is injected into a crack to better seal it.

• Tar and chip the length of Lake Lane to extend its service life to 2025.

• Restriping of Lake Lane.

As Moderski concluded his report, he said, “This is my last annual meeting as LLV’s treasurer. It has been a pleasure to serve you.”

Manager’s Report Community Manager Dan Dougherty Jr reported that the financial situation of LLV is in good shape. Dougherty credited the meticulous record keeping done by LLV’s accounting administrator, Kathleen Benner as a major reason for the Village’s good financial standing.

Benner is working with Finance Committee Chair Pat Holohan in revising the finance procedural manual.

Administration costs have improved with a new copier lease, phone system, postage machine and engaging a new credit card processing company.

Recreation Dougherty complimented the work of the Recreation Committee and Recreation Director Nicole Hill in greatly improving the menus for the Friday Night Barbecue, the holiday picnics, and other events. The addition of new events to the event calendar has gotten “great reviews from property owners.”

“Nicole is the driving force of the success,” Dougherty said.

Ranger Patrol Dougherty praised the LLV Ranger Security staff for its fine work. “Led by Ranger Security Chief Andy Gross, the staff is a fine group of officers and the Village should be very proud of our Ranger Patrol,” he said.

Over the last year, new Rangers have joined the staff and given it more depth. In particular Dougherty cited the hiring of Mark Brugler, who has a background as an emergency room nurse.

Maintenance/Roads “No other department is more scrutinized than the maintenance crew,” said Dougherty. “Shawn (Heller) and his crew have been working hard to stay on top of the program.”

Plans in development include: snow plowing, grass cutting, and dirt road maintenance. An LLV/POA Maintenance Manual also is being developed.

Repair work has begun on Ridge Road and will continue as follows: Cardinal Lane, Pine Drive, Barberry Lane, Sitka Drive, Farmers Lane, Maple Drive, Fawn Road, White Pine Road, Mountain View Road, Elk Run Road, East Lake access road, Barry Lane, Rising Sun Court, Chipmunk Lane, Pilgrims Lane, Selig Loop, Aaron Drive, and lower end of Mountain View Road.

Among roads due for resurfacing in 2018 include Ridge, Tommy’s, and Selig.

He pointed out that all road plans and recommendations must first go through the Roads Committee, Finance Committee, and the LLV/POA Board of Directors before money is allocated and contracts signed.

Committee Reports

Lakes and Wildlife Chair Joe McFadden reported that the water quantity and quality of LLV’s lakes are in accordance with state permits and federal requirements. “Because the overflow from the lakes goes through the Arrowhead Lake community to the Lehigh River and eventually to the Chesapeake Bay, we must abide by state and federal regulations,” McFadden indicated. “Water quality is excellent and the lakes are at maximum capacity.”

Conditions of the lakes are monitored by Aquatic Environment Consultants, of Scotland, Pa., and Microbac Laboratories, of Bartonsville, Pa.

Wildlife management centers on controlling the deer population and goose population in LLV.

Each year Chief Security Ranger Andy Gross conducts a DMAP program to certify bow hunters to help control the size of the deer herd. Hunters must demonstrate proficiency with bow and arrow in an evaluation session held at the Archery Club’s shooting range in order to obtain permits to hunt within LLV.

Geese control is headed by Bob Christensen. “We try to prevent them from settling here,” Christensen said. “The problem is with what they leave behind. A goose can leave droppings up to two lbs a day.”

Christensen said that if the geese don’t leave, the committee contacts the U.S. Department of Agriculture which will herd them up and take them out of LLV.

McFadden recognized the Anglers Club for their participation in a number of fish stockings through the year. He also reported that Hanover Engineering, of Wellsboro, Pa., is monitoring the condition of the Pines Lake dam and informs the Pennsylvania Department of Waterways and Land Management of steps LLV takes to comply with inspections.

The committee operates on an annual budget of $41,000.

Finance Chair Pat Holohan reported that the committee continues to work closely with LLV’s accounting department in developing a financial procedure policy for LLV. Holohan said that the committee is preparing to work with all LLV committees in formulating operating budgets for 2018.

Security Representing Chair Sharleen Skipper, Chief Security Ranger Andy Gross presented the committee’s report.

Gross explained that the role of security has evolved from protecting the assets of LLV to public safety and property owner assistance on a 24-hour, seven-daya-week operation. “We want to be more helpful to residents,” Gross said. “We are here to help in any way, shape, or form.”

He added that while LLV’s security camera system is a useful tool, Gross asked the community to contact security as soon as possible if suspicious activity or persons are noticed in the Village.

He then made a presentation honoring the life-saving efforts of LLV resident Shaina Catizone in assisting security with a heart attack victim this past January (See story on page 24). Catizone is a licensed practical nurse at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Maternity Center whose triage action helped calm the victim while waiting for an ambulance to arrive on the scene in the administration building parking lot. She was on her way home from work that afternoon when she stopped to render aid. Gross presented Catizone with a certificate of appreciation at which time the meeting acknowledged her with resounding applause.

Strategic Planning Chair Bob DiLullo reported that the committee’s mission is to look five to ten years in the future regarding projects to improve the quality of life at LLV. “The committee does not approve a project,” DiLullo explained. “We develop a plan that is submitted to the board. If a project is more than eight per cent of the Village’s operating budget, it must be approved by the community. It’s your vote that approves or does not approve the board spending the money.”

Projects currently in development include replacement of the aging LLV Administration Building and a walking path as part of the revitalization of East Lake.

Building and Grounds Dan Dougherty Jr reported on behalf of the committee. The status of the deck expansion for The Chalet remains on hold until exact pricing can be established to meet the revised Tobyhanna Township building codes. Construction of a new parking lot at The Chalet also is on hold due to ADA access and egress concerns regarding the deck expansion so that proper grade levels can be included.

Recreation Chair Carrie Pohl reported that the holiday picnics were well attended to the point that 290 dozen clams were consumed at the Fourth of July picnic, and the Kids Carnival was successful.

Pohl added that the addition of the AquaGlide at Pines Lake, which replaced the iceberg float, has been a “tremendous success. Kids are no longer pre-occupied with electronic devices. However, they must wear life jackets if they want to access the Glide.”

She recognized the work of LLV Recreation Director Nicole Hill. “Nicole has done a tremendous job,” Pohl said. “She keeps to the budget ($34,000 per year) and the department’s goal: to provide recreation.”

She also noted that through Hill’s and volunteer cook Tom Spitz’s efforts, specialty items have been added to the Friday Night Barbecue menu.

Pohl made the distinction that the committee is not involved with the operation of the concession stands at Pines and Locust lakes.

Efforts are underway to offer more teen-age activities.

“Make it and they’ll come,” was a comment that came from the floor.”

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Planning For LLV’s Future Communications and Technology Chair Scott Beadenkopf paid tribute to committee member Ray DiSandro who unexpectedly passed away last October.

“What a loss,” Beadenkopf said. “Ray DiSandro was so enthusiastic and had so much energy.” DiSandro was instrumental in the redevelopment of the LLV website and had served as webmaster.

Beadenkopf explained that the mission of the committee is to advise the board of directors and the community manager on technology issues that affect the website, the Village and the administration office.

Recreation Director Nicole Hill, because of her computer technology experience, has taken over the duties of webmaster.

To Advertise In Locust Lake Villager Call Lauren at 845-456-1218

Beadenkopf encouraged LLVers who have not registered on the website to do so by clicking on the log-in button on the LLV page for simple directions. He noted that website visits continue to increase every month by 50 per cent.

The Locust Lake Villager, with Fran Odyniec as editorial coordinator, will have published four editions in 2017.

The summer edition reached a page count of 32.

Goals for 2018 include: a redesign of the website, expanded use of the administration’s digital phone system, and improved management of the website.

Bylaws Chair Pat Hiddleson reported that a major goal met in 2017 was the approval of e-mail voting.

However, to get it up and running has been quite a challenge.

“The returns were not sufficient to proceed with setting up the process,” Hiddleson said, referring to the lack of response from the community on this proposed change to the voting procedure as it now stands under LLV bylaws.

Response time maybe too long, pointed out property owner Bob DiLullo. “Three months to respond is too long. Consider giving 30 days to respond.”

“We allowed two to three months to respond,” said Board Member and committee liaison Wade Burchell. “We need to engage the community and need more marketing.”

The committee will continue to update the bylaws, but not to change content. “Our bylaws are quite old,” said Hiddleson. “They were made on a manual typewriter.

They need to be cleaned up.” She thanked Community Manager Dan Dougherty for his computer savvy in helping the committee in its updating activity. “Our goal is to make the bylaws easier to read,” Hiddleson said.

Village Life Chair Diane DiSandro reported that progress was slow but steady in the committee’s first year, noting the passing of her husband Ray, who had co-chaired the committee.

The second Welcome Wine and Cheese party was held May of Memorial Day weekend and met its goal of introducing new property owners to the community and the community to new property owners.

New last October was the Soup-er Bowl party in which residents brought homemade soups to The Chalet for consumption and judging. “It was another opportunity for new residents to meet their neighbors,” DiSandro said. Another Soup-er Bowl is scheduled for October.

The technology classes, which were led by Ray DiSandro, will resume on Wednesdays after the weekly luncheons. “Kudos to Nicole Hill who helped us every step of the way,” DiSandro continued, “and to Dan Dougherty for his help in putting together the information booklet of new owners, and to our committee volunteers.”

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AUGUST POA BOARD MEETING

Challenge And Opportunity For New Board Besides bidding farewell to Vince Moderski and Mike Wilchek and welcoming newly elected Bill Dorner, Diane DiSandro, Bob Wolek, and Dee Kasarda, the Aug. 19 meeting of the Locust Lake Village (LLV) Property Owners Association (POA) Board of Directors reinforced the board’s authority and final say in all matters relating to the operations of the Village. “We will do what’s best for the community,” said chair Wade Burchell, who was chosen chairman during the board’s reorganization vote at the meeting. “We are going to need help. We have issues here.”

Burchell pointed to the number of delinquencies, which constitute the lion’s share of $500,000 in receivables on LLV’s books. “We’re not tolerating that anymore,” he stated.

A contingent of residents voiced their displeasure with the conditions of roads in the Village. One resident brought with her samples of the types of stone that she claimed were inappropriate for the repair of her road.

LLV’s maintenance staff had used these stones in an attempt to make repairs. This resident, to further make

her point, went to the front of the meeting and placed those samples and photos of her road before the board.

Another couple had requested three variances relating to the construction of a new garage on their property that would be located behind their home. One variance on setback location was granted, but two others on height and architectural style were put on hold for further consideration. Both of these issues raised the question of accountability for implementation of the action taken and begun on these projects.

Chair Wade Burchell called for order a number of times during these heated discussions.

Allegations were voiced questioning the accountability of Dan Dougherty, Jr, the community manager, some going as far as requesting his dismissal for alleged failure to hold the maintenance supervisor accountable for maintenance’s extremely slow response to a road repair program and suggestions that had been submitted to the department. Burchell brought the controversy to a close stating in no

uncertain terms that only the board has the authority to hire and fire LLV personnel, and that the community manager works and reports directly to the LLV/POA Board of Directors. “I and the board take responsibility for everything that takes place in the Village,” Burchell stated in follow up to the question of responsibility and accountability.

Board Member Carl Piazza added, “Instead of finger pointing, stand behind the community manager. I ask the membership to support him because he is the focal point of all that happens here.

In response to the adamant demands of certain residents regarding road conditions and Ridge Road in particular, Burchell promised to “get this done,” and charged Dan Dougherty Jr, the community manager, with immediate preparation of requests for proposal to repair Ridge and Sitka roads. “We need to cut shoulders and build a crown,” Dougherty said of those two roads to insure proper drainage. “And we need to get maintenance out of the road business to free up their time to do maintenance of public property and structures.”

Burchell was firm when he told those attending the meeting that “we can’t have acrimony” commenting on the sometimes unruly discussions that took place at the meeting. “We will look at all organizations in the Village,” he said, thus setting a concerned yet authoritative position for the board. “I pledge to do the best I can as a fellow neighbor.”

Treasurer’s Report

In presenting his final report as LLV/POA Board treasurer, Vince Moderski said, “It’s been an enjoyable experience. Six years go by just like that.” He assured the Village that it is in good financial shape.

As of July 31, 2017, LLV was $662,036.39 under the annual expense budget of $1,840,176.73. “There is no reason for panic,” said a confident Moderski. “We have a monthly average of $132,407 (for expenses) so we will not run short.” He singled out two accounts that have had significant increases.

Capital Improvement Fees were budgeted at $35,000 but have increased by $20,794.12 to $55,794.14 reflecting the increase in home purchases in LLV. “When you buy a home in LLV, you pay this year’s dues plus last year’s dues at closing,” Moderski explained.

Resale Certificates, budgeted at $6,000, are up to $10,000 as of July, 2017.

Current expenses are on track compared to the three-year average. Administration at 25 per cent and Rangers at 19 percent are two of the three leading expense items. Maintenance at 20 percent is the third item. “That’s not bad for a community our size,” Moderski said of the maintenance figure.

Revenue collected year-to-date stood at $1,815,166.33 on a budget figure of $1,840,176.73. To meet budget between August and Dec. 31, $25,010.20 is needed.

“I like those numbers,” Moderski said. “I’m going out feeling good.”

The Replacement Reserve Fund has a balance of $1,200,000.

The Capital Improvement Fund stands at $280,000 with new items including The Chalet deck expansion, the new Chalet parking lot, and the tar-and-chip road maintenance covered. “That’s the healthiest it’s been in years,” Moderski said of the Capital Improvement Fund.

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Security IN AN EMERGENCY

LLV Rangers Know What To Do

By Tom Schad, Deputy Chief There’s a side to the Locust Lake Village Security Ranger staff that isn’t all that well known, but makes a huge difference in an emergency: The entire Ranger staff is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in administering First Aid. SPEED LIMIT 15 means the maximum speed permitted on a stretch of road is 15 miles per hour especially on L.C. Larson that parallels Locust Lake and on the stretch of Lake Lane near the Administration Building.

DO NOT FEED GEESE OR DUCKS means exactly what it states.

Feeding geese, ducks or other wildlife can create a safety hazard as well as a nuisance.

LLV ROAD SAFETY

Signs And Fines For those of you keeping score at home, Fall arrived at Locust Lake Village (LLV) Friday, Sept.

22 at 4:02 p.m. Driving through and around LLV to enjoy Mother Nature’s virtual pallet of color or just getting to The Chalet or other points within the Village requires safe and responsible operation of motor vehicles, golf carts, and ATVs. It also means being aware of your surroundings including pedestrians, wildlife, and other vehicles, and observing posted traffic signs, says Andy Gross, chief of LLV’s Rangers. “These signs are posted for your safety,” Gross continued. “Failure to abide by them can place others as well as yourself in great jeopardy.”

The roads in LLV are governed by motor vehicle laws in force throughout Pennsylvania, as well as those established by the LLV Property Owners Association.

Failure to abide by these laws can result in a fine as listed in the LLV Rules and Regulations. A first offense is assessed a fine of $80; a second offense, $150; a third offense, $300 and each succeeding offense in the same grouped category.

Traffic violations include:

• Violation of Motor Driven Recreation Vehicles (MDRVs) rules and regulations

• Use of an unregistered or improperly

registered vehicle on Village property

• Exceeding posted speed limits • Failure to stop for a stop sign

• Careless driving or driving too fast for conditions

“LLV is one of the only communities in the Poconos that allows golf carts and ATVs to operate on our roads,” said Gross. “This is a privilege and an amenity that must be safely and responsibly made use of.”

VEHICLE REGISTRATION means that your vehicle (car, truck, golf cart, ATV) is legally registered with the Village for operation within LLV.

Each Ranger is certified in both disciplines for two years. However, Chief Andy Gross is a firm believer in keeping his staff annually updated on the latest techniques from the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association (AHA).

“He knows the importance of having his rangers prepared for any type of emergency that could occur in the Village,” said Deputy Chief Tom Schad.

This year Gross changed up the training guidelines from the Red Cross to the Heart Association.

“The Heart Association offered additional in-depth classes on medical topics and critical thinking skills that can help the Rangers better recognize the most common emergencies and provide basic first aid to those in need,” said Gross of the classes conducted at The Chalet this past June 3.

On average, it can take between 15 and 20 minutes for an ambulance to arrive at a scene.

Certified AHA Instructor Shawn Heller demonstrates the CPR procedure to (clockwise) LLV Rangers Mark Pelak, John Baxter, Cody Tice, Bob Williams, Tom Dowd, Jim Kelly, and Mark Brugler.

--Photo by Tom Schad.

“This is another reason why training is vital because it allows our Rangers to take immediate action and provide care to anyone who is ill or injured before emergency personnel arrive,” added Gross.

Subjects covered during the class included:

• Basic First Aid, CPR, and AED

• Medical emergencies such as heart attack, stroke, seizure, and choking

• Injury emergencies such as burns, splinting, wounds, broken bones, and sprains

• Environmental emergencies such as animal and insect bites and stings

To the surprise of the Rangers, Shawn Heller, supervisor of the LLV Maintenance Staff, who has taken courses to become a certified AHA instructor, led the class.

Because of his background as a volunteer firefighter, first responder with Engine 41 of Tobyhanna Volunteer Fire Company and his understanding of the Rangers’ role in the Village, he was able to customize the training class to better fit the on-the-job needs of the Rangers.

The Rangers agreed that Heller did an outstanding job in his presentation and training.

“Thanks to Shawn’s eagerness to learn and help others,” said Schad. “He has become an asset to our Ranger team and the Village during emergencies.”

Ranger Jim Kelly observes as certified AHA Instructor Shawn Heller explains the proper use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) while Rangers Cody Tice and John Baxter wait their turn.

--Photo by Tom Schad.

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Inside & Outside the Village HERE COMES FALL

LLV Calendar of Events More events will be added throughout the fall and winter. Some dates may change due to the availability of vendors etc. This is a general outline of upcoming activities. For more information, contact LLV Recreation Director Nicole Hill at 570-843-7323.

• Wednesday, Sept. 20 – Weekly luncheons resume, 12-2 p.m. at The Chalet

• Saturday, Sept. 24 – Archery Open House, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Saturday, Oct. 7– Fall Festival & Chili Cook-off,

12-4 p.m. at East Lake, Karaoke, pizza and wings at The Chalet, 6-9 p.m.

• Sunday, Oct. 8 – Souper Bowl Welcome Event, 12-2 p.m. at The Chalet, hosted by Village Life Committee Family Bingo, Doors open 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. at The Chalet

Houses of Worship Pocono Wesleyan Church

203 Spur Road Pocono Lake, Pa. • 570-646-7456 Poconolakewesleyan.org

• Saturday, Oct. 21 – Kids Halloween Party,

St. Maximillian Kolbe RC

• Sunday, Nov. 13 – Veterans Day Breakfast at

St. Mark RC Church

12-2 p.m. at The Chalet, story teller in the evening

• Saturday, Oct. 29 – LLV Trick or Treat Night, 4-6 p.m.

The Chalet, 9 a.m.-Noon

• Saturday, Dec. 9 – Kids Christmas Party, 12-2 p.m. at The Chalet, hosted by LLV Anglers Club

• Thursday, Dec. 28 – LLV Day at Great Wolf, 1-7 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Party

5112 Pocono Crest Road Pocono Pines, Pa. • 570-646-6424 Stmaxkolbepoconos.org 1052 Bear Lake Road Thornhurst, Pa. • 570-472-3061 Churchofstelizabethstmark.org

Thornhurst United Methodist Church 342 Old River Road Thornhurst, Pa. • 570-842-1434 Facebook: Thornhurst Umc

Congregation B’nai Harim Reformed

TAKING ROOT

5349 Pocono Crest Boulevard Pocono Pines, Pa. • 570-355-5350 Bnaiharimpoconos.org

LLV Garden Club Looking For Members

Community Bible Church of Pocono Lake

Longtime Locust Lake Village (LLV) resident and event volunteer Steve Geffen, an ardent gardener and coordinator of the LLV Community Garden project, wants to grow more than vegetables.

Geffen is starting the LLV Garden Club, a different way to approach gardening. Instead of a rake and a hoe, he is utilizing the Internet to disseminate information on how to grow your garden.

“There’s no fee,” he said. “The information I’m posting deals with subjects like growing organic with means other than pesticides.”

Geffen’s niece was the first person to get him to dig in the dirt.

“She pushed me to grow tomatoes,” he laughed. “I was running out of space inside with my plant boxes, so what was I to do?”

Participation in the LLV Community Garden is not required to become a member

of the LLV Garden Club and vice versa. But Geffen’s goal is to

create more interest in the community garden by getting garden

club members to get, as he says, “outside.”

“Let’s get outside and do something with gardening,” he says, calling all gardeners and would-be gardeners.

Go to locustlakegarden@gmail.com for valuable gardening

information and to join the LLV Garden Club.

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899 Route 940 Pocono Lake, Pa. • 570-646-8995 Poconolakechurch.org

Faith Lutheran Church of Blakeslee Route 940 & Robyn Lane Blakeslee, Pa. • 570-646-0309 Email: faithlut@epix.net FB: Faith Lutheran Church, Blakeslee PA

WITHIN AN HOUR (OR LESS) OF LLV

Places To Go In The Poconos Fall has come to Locust Lake Village (LLV) and the Poconos. In addition to rides around the region to take in the spectacular fall foliage, there are many attractions within an hour’s drive of the Village that can help fill a pleasant autumn day or evening with relaxation, fun and entertainment. Don’t forget that the fall lineup of events here in the Village appears on page 11.

From the LLV Recreation Department, here are a few more destinations within the LLV area for your consideration.

ECKLEY MINERS VILLAGE Known as “a village frozen in time,” Eckley, founded in 1854, is testament to life in a coal mining or company town in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The town’s original miner dwellings, churches, doctor’s office and company store provide a historic glimpse of how miners and their families lived and helped to fuel the Industrial Revolution in America. The movie “The Molly Maguires” was filmed here and in Jim Thorpe, Pa. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.

One-and-a-half hour guided tours available.

2 Eckley Road, Weatherly, Pa. 18255 570-636-2070 • Eckleyminersvillage.com PARADISE FISHING PRESERVE Two ponds, one stocked with trout the other with bass, make up the preserve. The preserve has everything you need “to reel ‘em in”: Pole rental, worms, hooks, buckets and a gutting station. Picnic tables, snacks, and refreshments are also available.

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

123 Hatchery Drive, Cresco, Pa. 18326 570-629-0422 • paradisetrout.com TANNERSVLLE CRANBERRY BOG PRESERVE This unique bog ecosystem is the southernmost low elevation boreal bog along the eastern seaboard that inspires wonder among students, educators, scientists, nature lovers and photographers. Calla lilies, gold thread, carnivorous sundew and pitcher plants, native orchids, bog rosemary, Labrador tea and shrubs such as leather leaf, sheep laurel and swamp azalea are among the many plants in the bog. Black bear, river otter, bobcat, beavers, porcupines, minks, wild turkey, snowshoe hares and a host of birds call the bog home. Regularly scheduled walks are conducted by the Monroe County Environmental Education Center.

Public access is permitted on the North Wood and Fern Ridge trails. Operated by the Nature Conservancy and the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center.

Nature Conservancy P.O. Box 55 Long Pond Rd., Long Pond, Pa. 18344 570-643-7922 Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center 8050 Running Valley Rd., Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360 570-629-3061 • www.mcconservation.org

POCONO ROCKS! A place to literally “climb the wall.” The Boulder Climbing Wall is almost 16 feet high and helps beginners of all ages learn balance and technique, and there are advanced routes for more experienced climbers. Bounce houses offer platforms, slides and obstacle courses. And there’s the Ninja Warrior Course.

Refresh in the Little Rock Café.

Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

1428 Pocono Boulevard, Mt. Pocono, Pa. 18344 Poconorocks.com

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILLS MANSION & BICENTENNIAL MUSEUM The museum contains a wealth of diverse local artifacts including toys and school materials from the 1930s; a military room recognizing the Tobyhanna Army Depot; and displays on ice harvesting and ice fishing.

There’s also a mysterious secret staircase. Annie Mills, a wealthy member of Scranton society, built the mansion as her summer home in the 1920s.

Coolbaugh Township Historical Association Wills Mansion Museum 5590 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Pa. 18466 570-894-4207 coolbaughtwp.org/historicalsociety

MONROE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION STROUD MANSION & ELIZABETH D. WALTERS LIBRARY A center for connecting the county’s past with its present, the association is housed in the 1795 Stroud Mansion, the finest example of Georgian-style architecture in Monroe County. It offers four floors of exhibits portraying the history of the county from the time of Native Americans to today: An authentic colonial-era cellar kitchen; the early 18th Century Stroud Room and Victorian parlor; tools and weapons; antique toys; and a textile collection among other items.

The Walters Library contains genealogical materials and local history resources.

Monroe County Historical Association 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360 Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

First and third Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

570-421-7703 • Monroehistorical.org BIG POCONO STATE PARK Consists of 1,306 acres of rugged terrain on the summit and slopes of Camelback Mountain, the park features scenic views of three states. Hike 8.5 miles of trails.

Most trails have steep grades. South Trail and the North Trail Lower Loop are open to mountain bikes and horses. Indian Trail offers a great vista from the eastern cliffs, visible from I-80 and points in Tannersville and Scotrun. Three picnic areas are on the top of the mountain at an elevation of 2,120 feet above sea level. The Cameltop Restaurant, near the summit of Camelback Mountain and operated by Camelback Ski Area, provides refreshments and is reached by the park road or by taking the ski area’s chair lift.

Closes day after end of deer season.

Reopens in spring from sunrise to sunset.

Big Pocono State Park Camelback Road, Tannersville, Pa. 18372 570-894-8336 • tobyhannasp@pa.gov BUSHKILL FALLS “The Niagara of Pennsylvania,” is actually a series of eight waterfalls tucked away in the deep woods of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Two miles of hiking trails, bridges, and walkways provide easy access to Pennel Falls, the 100ft. high Main Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Lower Gorge Falls,

The Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe, Pa. --Courtesy Mauch Chunk Opera House

Laurel Glen Falls, and three unnamed falls. There’s also the Bushkill Falls Mining Co. Maze. Owned since 1904 by the Charles E. Peters Estate, Bushkill Falls covers 300 acres populated by hemlock, pine, oak, maple, beech and birch trees, and is a birders delight.

Hours depend on season, day of week, and weather.

Generally from 9 a.m. to close which can be 4, 5, 6, or 7 p.m.

Bushkill Falls Bushkill Falls Road, Bushkill, Pa. 18324 Visitbushkillfalls.com

DELAWARE WATER GAP Part of the National Recreation Area of New Jersey and Pennsylvania and operated by the National Park Service, the gap is a 1,000-ft. deep notch cut into the Kittatinny Ridge by the Delaware River. It is nearly a quarter mile wide and a mile wide from one mountain top to another, and is still forming today, testatment to the power of flowing water. Forty miles of the middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River flow through the area, and 27 miles of the Appalachian Trail stretch across the Kittatinny Ridge. There are 67,000 acres of forested mountains, riverine valleys, fertile floodplains, historic villages, structures, and landscapes from the area’s colonial past. Don’t miss the Old Mine Road, the oldest commercial road in America.

Contact the National Recreation Area of N.J. and Pa. for seasonal openings and closures.

1978 River Road, Bushkill, Pa. 18324 570-426-2452 • nps.gov/dewa/index.htm

JIM THORPE/MAUCH CHUNK Recognized on national media “Best” lists, Jim Thorpe, nestled in the breathtaking Lehigh Gorge, is ranked among the most fun, most beautiful and best adventure towns. In addition to fascinating shops and eateries, there are the ASA Packer Mansion, the Mauch Chunk Railroad Station, the Old Jail, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and the Harry Packer Mansion. Then there is the Mauch Chunk Opera House and Penn’s Peak entertainment venues. The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway operates scenic trains through the Lehigh Gorge on weekends from the Mauch Chunk Station. The Fall Foliage Festival takes place every weekend in October.

Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency 1-888-546=8467 • info@Jimthorpe.org MT. AIRY CASINO RESORT Restaurants, top name entertainment, lodging, gaming tables, slots, and a 6,500-yard golf course with every hole modeled after the most legendary holes from championship courses in America make this a destination stop even if it’s only for a cup of coffee at the Starbucks.

312 Woodland Road, Mt. Pocono, Pa. 18344 877-682-4791 • mtairycasino.com

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Summer Redux

Photos by Lorraine Burke

Fun on the Fourth

The annual Independence Day Carnival took place Saturday, July 1 at East Lake, and had something for everyone. Whether it was the rock climbing wall, a bounce house climb, getting ready to take on a bounce house obstacle course, or just getting your ducks in a row at the duck match game among other attractions including a bungee run and a ping pong shootout, there was a wide variety of fun in many shapes and sizes. The carnival was run by LLV volunteers.

NITE AT THE RACES

Thunder of Hoofs at The Chalet The Locust Lake Village Racing Association debuted a card of eight races Saturday night, July 15 at The Chalet (aka Chalet Downs), and met with roars of approval from the legion of race fans who played the ponies during the three-hour meet that benefitted Locust Lake Village recreation programs. Racing Association Commissioner Nicole Hill (who doubles as Locust Lake Village recreation director) was ecstatic at the turnout for the Village’s first “A Nite at the Races.”

“The betting was crisp all night long, and the race fans turned The Chalet into Chalet Downs, which added to the fun and excitement,” said Hill. Bettors purchased funny money and received souvenir programs upon entering the Downs from volunteer Bob “Long Shot” Leonard. Parimutuel windows (err, tables) manned by volunteers Diane “Daily Double” DiSandro and Bob “Belmont Bobby” Boyer, were open before each race. As the first post time approached, few seats were available after the large crowd had settled in after dining on a special race menu prepared by volunteer cook Tom Spitz and his kitchen crew that offered Italian Mushroom Chicken with pasta, Pot Roast with potatoes and vegetables, and Baked Ziti along with dessert and beverages. The volunteer kitchen/serving crew included Tom and Lisa Spitz, Carrie Pohl, and Nicole Hill.

Bob “Belmont Bobby” Boyer works one of the two pari-mutuel windows as the line forms at his window during “A Nite at the Races.”

The card consisted of races with eight, nine, ten, and 12 horses from tracks in Florida, and featured a daily double for the fourth and fifth races. Through the marvel of high-tech video, the crowd cheered each race on The Chalet Downs’ big screen, watching the parade to the post, the starting bell, and following the field through the first turn, to the back stretch, onto the home stretch, and down to the finish line. “The crowd was really into it,” said Hill. “They quieted down anticipating the start, then grew louder and louder down to the finish line.” Track announcer Syd Schwartz called each race, and volunteer Fran Odyniec provided on-site announcements and a bit of racing history between races.

At the end of the evening, bettors were instructed to total up their funny money winnings and funny money on-hand to determine four winners of LLV premiums.

The crowd at The Chalet Downs whoops it up as one of the eight races heads into the home stretch during “A Nite at the Races.”

Two two-dollar Monday Night Bingo cards went to Tommy Cortez with $33; an LLV summer t-shirt to Jim Hildum with $34; two Friday Night BBQ tickets, Michelle Piazza with $41: an LLV sweatshirt to Bob Leonard with $46; and a $50 Visa gift card to John Doherty with $47.

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Diane “Daily Double” DiSandro holds down the fort at her pari-mutuel window as the betting gets heavy during “A Nite at the Races.”

Summer Redux AWAY ALL BOATS!

Cardboarders Race Pines Lake Undaunted and up for the challenge.

That’s probably the best way to describe that hardy flotilla of 11 cardboard boats that made up the field at the Sixth annual Locust Lake Village Cardboard Boat Race held at Pines Lake on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m.

In spite of an overcast and threatening sky with temperatures in the low to mid- 50s, the flotilla competed in youth and adult divisions, and displayed amazing fortitude in the unpleasant weather conditions.

However, on-water-reporter Miss Dee Kasarda in her kayak out in the lake just beyond the dock, reported back to the race anchor desk that the water temperature was 65 degrees, but with a strong wind from the south that she advised could pose problems for the boats in the home stretch of the race. Fran Odyniec and Diane DiSandro manned the anchor desk and provided commentary at the event.

Paddling as hard as they can, Smurfs and Jaws run neck-and-neck as they turn for the finish line as Olaf watches the fun competition. –Photo by Zoey Dougherty

The starting line was at the far end of the beach near the picnic grove with the youth division set to go at 1:15 p.m., followed by the adult division at approximately 2:15 p.m.

As Locust Lake Village (LLV) Boat Race Commissioner Nicole Hill sounded the starting horn for each division, the cardboard boats and their crews, quickly shoved off from the beach, leaped into their boats, and feverishly churned the waters of the usually placid lake with their paddles, setting courses for the dock and AquaGlide out in the lake.

LLV Boat Race Commission rules stipulate that each boat must navigate around the dock and AquaGlide, then head for the finish line at the Pines Lake boat launch. In order to qualify for prizes, each boat must cross the finish line whether its crew paddles it across, pushes it across or pulls it across.

Crews of two boats, Jaws in the youth division and Watermelon in the adult division, encountered some rough going and swamped their boats forcing them to pull their vessels across the finish line as the large crowd that lined the beach cheered them on.

The first to finish in the youth division were the Six Crazy Cousins, followed by the Orange Wheel, and the Oz Boat. Finishing first in the adult division was Dragon, followed by Camo and Moana.

Taking category honors for Most Creative in the youth division was the Oz Boat; for Movie Theme, the Smurfs; for Team Spirit, Jaws; for Silliest, Moana; and for Best Effort, Monarch Safari.

The Dragon leaves the rest of the field in its wake as it crosses the finish line to take first place in the adult division of the Sixth annual Cardboard Boat Race. –Photo by Zoey Dougherty

In the adult division, category honors for Most Creative went to the Smurfs; Movie Theme, to Moana; Team Spirit to, Orange Wheel; Silliest, to Watermelon, and Patriotic, to Camo. Entries of the same boat from the youth division were permitted in the adult division only if crewed by adults.

Race Commissioner Hill commented, “Once again, the designs of the boats demonstrated ingenuity and creativity. And their crews showed resiliency and dedication regardless of weather conditions.”

Hill also expressed the commission’s appreciation to the LLV lifeguards who monitored the race from positions along the course to ensure safety.

The battle is on for the finish line in the adult division of the Sixth annual Cardboard Boat Race as the Smurfs, Moana, and a fast-closing Camo paddle it out in the homestretch.

–Photo by Lorraine Burke

Under Locust Lake Boat Race Commission rules, the entire boat must be built only of cardboard and duct tape. No electrical, gasoline, benzene, propane or other chemical or electrical propulsion system is permitted. Each crew member may use one paddle and must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device.

Look for more race photos in the winter edition of the Villager.

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Summer Redux ANNUAL GOLF CART PARADE

Not Your Ordinary Golf Carts Under a blue Pocono sky and in the best tradition of Philadelphia’s Mummers Parade and New York’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, thirty-three and-a-half golf carts formed up in a swirl of patriotic colors and unique designs at Pines Lake on Sunday morning, July 2 for Locust Lake Village’s annual Golf Cart Parade.

They just were not out for a Sunday drive. In the balance were awards and bragging rights for most patriotic, most original, and most creative entries. After their journey around the Village escorted by LLV Rangers Andy Gross and Tom Schad with John Baxter and Jim Kelly on traffic control duty at Pines Lake, the column of carts returned to the lake for the moment of truth. Judges Tori Castelli and Aaron Schneider had their work cut out for them as they carefully scrutinized each cart upon leaving and returning.

“This is terribly tough,” admitted Schneider. “I love it!” Castelli, taking a final glance at the entries, agreed. “This is awfully hard,” she sighed with the look of a person who had just put in a hard day at the office but was up to the task. The huge crowd gathered in Pines Lake parking lot suddenly grew quiet as the winners were announced. Most Original went to the “Emogis;” Most Creative,“The Hogwarts Express;” and Most Patriotic, “Freedom Cart.”

Tarah Colarusso, 8, and Sienna Colarusso, 10, took Most Original Cart with their “Emogis,” their fifth winning cart in Golf Cart Parade competition. “I feel good,” said Tarah, “because we have won five years in a row. It takes hard work to repeat.” Sienna added, “I’m happy of winning five in a row.” Their grandmother Joan King said that the girls think all year of a theme for the parade. “They’re already planning for next year,” King said.

The Schlofer family, inspired by the now legendary “Harry Potter” series, was another repeat winner in the Most Creative category with their cart dubbed “The Hogwarts Express.” Last year they won the category with “Ghostbusters.” “Nothing like a little pressure,” laughed Mark Schlofer. “We’ll keep going until we can’t. We made the golf cart into the locomotive that took Harry to Hogwart University.”

Tarah Colarusso, 8, and Sienna Colarusso, 10, won the most original category with their most original creation simply called, “Emogis.”

“We” included Mark’s children, Noah, 11, Molly, 9, and his wife Lucy, all attired in Potter character costumes. “We live for it every summer,” said Lucy who calls Mark the “Picasso of Cardboard.”

The Schlofers for the second year in a row took the most creative category with “The Hogwarts Express.” Fitted out in Harry Potter garb are (from left): Mom Lucy, Noah, 11, Molly, 9, and Dad Mark.

“The Hogwarts” was not an overnight project. “We started on it a month ago,” said Noah. On winning again this year, Molly, dressed as Herminie and holding a magic wand, summed it all up. “It’s awesome and magical,” she said.

For Most Patriotic honors, the Miller family—all ten of them, rode to victory with “The Freedom Cart.” Family spokesperson Ron Miller called their win “a team effort.

We attached everything to the cart in 45 minutes.” Angie Miller added that the effort “was done this morning.”

Actually it was a cart-and-a-half, accounting for the half in the 331/2 cart count. Veronica, 7, who rode in the mini flatbed attached to the cart wearing a red-white-and-blue top hat and patriotic sunglasses, said, “I’m excited and happy.” When asked why she was so, she replied, “Because we’re No. 1.”

Ron Miller and his contingent made up mostly of Millers rode to victory in the most patriotic class with their “Freedom Cart,” which was listed in the lineup as the cart-and-a-half.

Celebrating Ben Brugler’s fifth birthday in LLV cart-style are (from left) Lila Keefe, 6, Ben, Shane Keefe, 8, and Adam Keefe, 6.

Happy Birthday!

What a way to celebrate your birthday - with a golf cart decked out in your honor!

That’s what happened to Ben Brugler, 5, even though it was a day late due to inclement weather for LLV’s annual Golf Cart Parade which was originally scheduled for Saturday, July 1. “It was Ben’s birthday yesterday,” said Sara Keefe whose children Lila, 6, Shane, 8, and Adam, 6, joined Ben on the cart called “Happy Birthday.” “So it was still fun for a ‘happy birthday’ this morning.” Ben was one happy carter.

Gazing at the balloons and presents that decorated his cart, he said, “I never thought I’d have a birthday like this.”

There they go. The annual LLV Golf Cart Parade steps off from Pines Lake on its way around the Village on Sunday, July 2.

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Summer Redux BIDS AND DINNER

LLV Raises Funds for PA Wounded Warriors It was a full house at The Chalet Saturday evening, Aug. 5 for the fourth annual Benefit Dinner and Chinese Auction with proceeds benefitting Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc. And the house did not disappoint, raising $2,181 for the organization.

The event is the labor of love of longtime Locust Lake Village (LLV) residents Eileen and Bill Binns, who canvass local businesses on Route 940 down into Blakeslee for auction items. “A great big ‘Thank you’ to all the local businesses and LLV residents who continue to generously donate the various items to help our Village raise the funds that are donated to the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors,” Eileen said.

Before the auction commenced, the bidders and their guests dined in gala Italian style. Volunteers Bob and Helen Leonard set the scene at the top of the buffet line piling plates high with spaghetti and meatballs and sausage basking in thick gravy.

Auction Items Provided By:

Bankus Gifts Beastie Treats Pet Store my grandma baked a cookie Bake Shop & Café Blakeslee Pharmacy Chat & Chew Computer Logic Camelback Resort DeGovanni’s Barber Shop Dominick’s Pizza George Smith Flooring Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Jennifer’s Salon JR’s Deli Matirko’s Hardware Moose Crossing Moyer’s Breakfast & Lunch My Tiny Gift Shop National Auto Stores 940 Golf & Fun North Carolina Furniture 940 Tire & Auto Peterson’s Ski & Cycle Pocono Motor Sports Papa Santos Pizza Robert Christians Rustic Furniture Route 940 Gun Shop Selig Center Shawnee Mountain Ski Area Summit Motors The Butcher Shoppe Timberline Ski Shop Vera Church Hair Salon Donations from the Village included: The Anglers Club, the Archery Club, LLV Board of Directors, Harry and Alma D’Onofrio, Bob and Helen Leonard, Mary Naughton, Bill and Carol Votto, and Ben and Pat Holohan.

Ardie Merrell, who took home four items, said she was delighted to be able to contribute.

A near capacity crowd turned out for the annual Dinner and Chinese Auction to benefit the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors organization held at The Chalet on Saturday, Aug. 5.

Volunteer cook Tom Spitz took over from there making customized-to-order pastas at three cooking stations at the build-your-own pasta bar.

Bidders and their guests chose spaghetti, penne or bowtie for starters followed by either traditional tomato, alfredo, vodka, or pesto sauces. That was the easy part of the bar. With a dash of wide-eye wonder, they came faceto-face with 14 toppings that included grilled chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, peppers, fresh garlic, anchovies, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, and broccoli.

Working his culinary magic, Spitz combined the ingredients into pastas worthy of New York’s Little Italy and Philadelphia’s South Philly.

Other volunteers were: Diane DiSandro and Pat Holohan working the cash table, LLV Recreation Director Nicole Hill and Lisa Spitz in the kitchen, and Andrew Spitz in the kitchen and assisting his father Tom at the cooking stations. After a number of hefty second helpings, attention turned to the center of The Chalet as Eileen began the Chinese Auction. “Thank you for coming and for your participation,” she began. “All of this is to benefit the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors. We also thank the local businesses that contributed to this event, and hope that you will, in turn, give them your business.”

Volunteer cook Tom Spitz serves up custom-made-to-order pasta at the “Design Your Own Pasta” station in the dinner’s buffet line. Volunteers Bob and Helen Leonard began filling plates with spaghetti, meat balls, and sausage.

Just before Eileen, assisted by Paige Crunkleton, 11, and her brother Logan, 10, Al Markin, chairman of the LLV Property Owners Association (POA) Board of Directors, asked for a round of applause in honor of Eileen and Bill’s outstanding volunteer efforts on behalf of the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors.

Items up for auction included golf clubs, fishing rods, rugs, gift cards from various restaurants, entertainment centers, delis, auto repair shops, barber shops, beauty salons, gift baskets, baseball tickets, and many other novel as well as practical items.

Items that got heavy bidding were a $200 gift card from “My grandma baked a cookie” bakeshop and café, a $100 VISA gift card from the LLV/POA Board of Directors, and a 32-inch high definition television set.

The Crunkletons tied with Ardie Merrell for most wins in the Chinese Auction. Happily showing their items are (from left): Scott Crunkleton, Mary Ellen Morris, Paige Crunkelton, Kelly Crunkleton, and Logan Crunkleton.

Ardie Merrell and the Morris family were this year’s big winners with each taking home four items.

Ardie won gift certificates to Blakeslee Pharmacy and Chat & Chew, a small bundle of car wash essentials, and a deer lamp.

The Morris family won the coveted $200 gift card to my grandma baked a cookie, four day passes to Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark at Camelback Lodge, four founds of miniature golf at 940 Golf & Fun, and two pairs of LuLaRoe leggings.

Both winners used similar strategies for the auction. “Buy lots of tickets and feel lucky,” said Mary Ellen Morris.

“I bought a slue of tickets,” said Ardie. “This particular cause is so appropriate.”

Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors is an independent statewide non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization providing support to Pennsylvania wounded warriors and their families and veterans in crisis. It is not affiliated with nor is a part of the national organization Wounded Warrior Project, and does not receive funds from them.

MC Eileen Binns has help from Paige Crunkleton, 11, and her brother Logan, 10, in drawing the winning tickets during the Chinese Auction.

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Summer Redux

Illustionist Mark Clark has both kids and adults under a spell of amazement and awe during the Kids Magic Show at Kids’ Night Out at The Chalet on Saturday evening, June 24.

NOTHING UP HIS SLEEVE

Illusionist Clark Wows ‘em at The Chalet There was magic in the air at Locust Lake Village Saturday evening, June 24 as world-traveled magician Mark Clark brought his illusion show to Kids’ Night Out at The Chalet.

Right from the start Clark cleared up any doubts as to the meaning of magic by asking the kids in the audience, gathered on the floor before him, “What is magic?” The answer pleased the magician in him: “It’s a cool illusion thing.”

For the next hour, kids as well as their parents and adults in the audience became spell-bound as Clark performed feats of illusion that raised the eyebrows of the adults while the kids cheered on with squeals of delight.

With the willing assistance of kids from the audience, Clark dazzled with the Bunny in the Hat routine pulling a bunny not out of a hat but out of the image of a hat on a silk cloth, much to the amazement of young Madison.

Young Shaina could not believe her eyes when Clark, with the Multiplying Ball routine, made one ball become two balls right in his hand.

He then asked her to choose one, which he promptly transformed into a foam bunny rabbit.

Rosemary Culbertson assures the young folk that the two of spades was the card she secretly chose in the “Giant Card Predictor” routine.

For the audience-at-large, he cut an ordinary clothes line into six pieces, then tied them together. Stuffing the sectioned rope into his hand, he sprinkled magic dust over it, and, while never leaving the sight of the audience, pulled a smooth single rope from his fist.

Clark then called on Lorraine Burke to lock him into a pair of Mongolian handcuffs. After Lorraine locked the cuffs tight around his wrists and made sure they were secure beyond any doubt, he reminded the audience that he had no key nor any kind of pin on his person to release the cuffs.

Holding his immobile arms out before him, Clark asked Lorraine to drape a black cape over them. No sooner had Lorraine covered his arms, Clark was miraculously free of the double-locked hand cuffs.

Young Sebastian was mesmerized by the invisible Cookies from the Air routine. With Sebastian holding an ordinary brown paper lunch bag, Clark somehow pulled cookies out of thin air and mysteriously propelled them into the bag with a decided thud.

During the Amazing Wand routine, young Ainslie Holohan couldn’t believe that she couldn’t keep a wand that has been in Clark’s family for years from turning to mush. Clark to the rescue not only with “Abracadabra, Alakazzaan” but with scarves that somehow came from the wand when it magically returned to its original shape.

Young Madison is thrilled by the “Multiplying Balls” routine.

After some astute juggling, Clark had five young volunteers come forward to re-enact the classic spinning plates routine. The five, Maggie, Gianna, Ainslie, Caeleigh, Levi, and Shamus managed to keep their plates spinning to the applause of the audience.

Not overlooking the adults in the audience and for his final routine, Clark performed the Giant Card Prediction that could baffle the dealers at Mt. Airy and Mohican Sun. Before the show began, he had taped an envelope to a far wall of The Chalet.

As Clark proceeded with the card prediction with Rosemary Culbertson assisting, he had her choose a card but not let him know which one. He then asked a gentleman from the audience to open the envelope and draw out a card. To the amazement of everyone in the room, not the least Rosemary, the card in the envelope was the two of spades, the one Rosemary had chosen.

The LLV audience gave Clark a rousing round of applause. When asked if she believed in magic, Rosemary replied, “Of course I do after this.”

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Young Shaina is wide-eyed at the “Bunny out of the Hat” routine.

Summer Redux

There’s one of many successful lift-offs that filled the sky by the East Lake basketball courts on Sunday afternoon July 2’s “Race to the Stars.”

Brian Macanaugh looks skyward as his son Dylan, 6, sends his bottle rocket, “The Winner,” up and away during “Race to the Stars” at East Lake.

WE HAVE LIFT-OFF

LLV Rocketeers Launch Bottle Rockets Weather conditions were near perfect for a series of rocket launches conducted by the Locust Lake Village Aeronautical and Space Administration (LLVASA) on Sunday afternoon, July 2 from launch sites at the basketball court by East Lake.

“It was all systems go,” said Dan Dougherty, LLVASA coordinator and flight director. “There was an occasional breeze from the west that affected some of the launches but all 25 rockets made lift-off.”

Dougherty pointed out that the event, called “Race to the Stars,” was geared for participation rather than competition. “Rocketeers had the opportunity to make their own rockets out of either one- or two-liter soda bottles,” he explained. “Besides seeing how high rockets could climb, the main objective was to have some fun with science.”

Liquid water fuel, usually three cups worth, powered each rocket. Andrew Spitz, of LLVASA command control, assisted in the fueling process. Dougherty help position each rocket on the launch pad and instructed each rocketeer on the launch process. Once air pressure to each rocket reached between 65 and 70 lbs., the countdown began with all eyes on the rocketeer and his or her rocket.

Rockets with names such as “Bye Bye Sheep,” “Thundertaker,” “Lucky Pup,” “Pink,” and “Flying Rainbow” soared high into the blue sky showering enthusiastic spectators with water trails.

Haley Pace, 8, piloting “Bye Bye Sheep,” because it’s fun, wanted her rocket “to go to the moon.”

“I’ve seen the real ones in Florida,” Haley said, “and they do not use water fuel.”

Erika, her mom and a school teacher, called “Race to the Stars” “a good STEM project.” (STEM is an acronym for the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics curriculums used in many school districts.) “It demonstrates how to be aerodynamic,” she said.

After launching his rocket “Pink,” Walter Hodgkins, 12, remarked, “I did better than I thought I was going to do.”

Zachary Chichester, 10, named his rocket “Executor 78.”

Asked about the number 78 on his ship, Zachary, maintaining rocketeer composure, replied, “I just picked a random number.”

Alexandra Mayorenko, 5, pilot of the “Flying Rainbow,” said, “I love shooting for the stars. Yeah, I’d like to be in space as an astronaut.”

Brian Macanaugh was at the launch with his three sons Dylan, 6, Aidan, 8, and Brandon, 16. “It’s pretty cool,” Brian said of the event. “Adding more scientific things [like this] allows kids to do what they want to show their creativity.”

The crowd gathered at East Lake for “Race to the Stars” follows another bottle rocket launch and its water trail with awe and amazement.

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Summer Redux

The Village Tappers are on their way to a hoe down with “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.”

CABARETERS AND TAPPERS

Gone Country at The Chalet For the last 15 years, the Arrowhead Cabaret and Village Tappers have been entertaining audiences at Arrowhead Lake and Locust Lake Village (LLV) as well as residents at nursing and retirement homes around Monroe County and the Scranton-WilkesBarre area. Their latest production came to LLV’s Chalet on Saturday evening, July 10, and according to one observer, was one of the best shows the group has ever done.

Billed as a “Country Jamboree,” the show consisted of 28 country songs and two major tap production numbers. It was dedicated in memory of Joe O’Connell, a member of the company who had recently passed on.

The selections and pacing could not have been a better fit for a summer Saturday night at LLV. Songs included: “Could I Have This Dance?,” “Hey Good Lookin’,” “For the Good Times,” “Crazy,” “Harper Valley PTA,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “The Keeper of the Stars,” “Hey, Mr. Custer,” and “These Boots Were Made for Walkin’.”

Amidst a swirl of red, orange, blue, brown and gray full skirts as though they were headed to a church social, the Tappers danced to “Buttons and Bows” to close Act I. In a bit of a turnaround, they came back to close Act II dressed as cowgirls on their way to a hoe down with a toe-and-heel stompin’ rendition of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.”

Two performers were especially noteworthy for the emotion and sincerity with which they sang, and the audience more than appreciated it.

Ahmed “AC” Cumberbatch regales the audience at the Cabaret’s Country Jamboree held at The Chalet on Saturday evening, July 10 with “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” the Elvis Presley hit.

Ed Ignatovich sang “Keeper of the Stars” and “For the Good Times.” “I’ve been singing all my life since grade school,” said Ignatovich.

“Keeper of the Stars” holds a lot of meaning for him. “It reminds me of my brother (who fell victim to lung cancer in 2004),” he said. “I sang it at his wedding in 1997.”

Ahmed “AC” Cumberbatch, who sang “Please Release Me” and “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” has sung professionally for more than 20 years. “I love music,” said AC, a baritone who has been a part of the Cabaret for 14 years. “I’ve been like this from a very early age.” He became a member of the Bronx Borough Wide Chorus in junior high school and then in high school went on to the New York All City Chorus.

Eventually he joined Ray Gant and the Arabian Knights who began opening up for major Motown Groups, Joe Williams, the Allman Brothers, the Chi-Lites and the Whispers among others. They recorded for Chess Records in Chicago, and also played the legendary Hal Jackson and Cousin Brucie shows at Palisades Park. “It doesn’t matter where you play,” AC continued. “God gives you a gift and you have to share it. Music brings people together.”

Judy Grace, the company’s director, says of the Cabaret, “I love it. Everybody keeps enjoying it and we have fun doing it.”

Patty Forcella gives them “Something to Talk About” during her number during the Cabaret’s Country Jamboree.

LLVer Barbara Hudson, who dances with the Tappers and sings a number of solos in the show, says of the company, “They’re a great bunch of people. It’s a lot of work but more a labor of love.”

The Cabaret’s next show is Nov. 21 at the Shawnee Inn.

And, as it’s been said in show business for more than a hundred years: “The show must go on.”

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Summer Redux ANGLERS FISH FRY

Frying Fish For 25 Years For the last 25 years the Locust Lake Anglers Club have had some fish to fry—not just for themselves but for the Village.

The club literally opened the doors of The Chalet to all residents for its annual Fish Fry, which was held this year on Saturday evening, Aug. 12.

“It’s a huge event for the entire community,” said Joe McCusker, secretary of the club. “It’s our day to give back to the property owners at our expense.”

Folks chose from a buffet lineup that included hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta, cole slaw, award-worthy potato salad among more than a dozen taste-tempters along with desserts and beverages.

And, of course, there was fish: rainbow brook trout and tilapia.

Moving down the buffet line at the LLV Anglers Club’s annual Fish Fry are (from left): Sabella Miluzzo, Olivia Faillace, Lauren Coyle, and Angelina Miluzzo.

McCusker and Jim Finnegan prepared the fish fillets with a closely guarded secret recipe that has been handed down from fish fry to fish fry.

The trout came from the annual Kids Fishing Contest held Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at East Lake. Contestants had the option of donating the trout they caught for the Fish Fry. Out on The Chalet’s deck, Anglers worked the grills to keep the buffet line well-stocked with hamburgers and hot dogs.

Overall, 18 Anglers volunteered to work the event. “We all enjoy doing it,” said McCusker. “Someone’s always stepping up.”

A highlight of the Fish Fry is the presentation of the club’s rotating tournament trophy awarded to the Angler who lands the biggest fish during the Anglers’ Club annual Fishing Contest held Saturday, June 17 at Pines Lake.

That Angler has the honor of holding the club’s tournament trophy for one year, and also receives a stylized wooden plaque as a personal remembrance.

Sue Petro reeled in a bass weighing 3 lbs. 7 oz. to win the contest.

“I threw it (her line) in, it nibbled, I gave it a tug and reeled it in,” Petro said of her winning catch. “That’s all there is to it.”

From 9 to 11 a.m. on Fish Fry Saturday, the Anglers hosted their annual Family Fishing Contest at Pines Lake which was open to all LLV families. Fifteen families participated with 60 folks fishing overall.

Anglers’ Secretary Joe McCusker gladly shares the “catch of the day” with Kristen Chorney at the LLV Anglers Club’s annual Fish Fry held Saturday evening, Aug. 12 at The Chalet.

According to Anglers Club rules every family wins a prize whether or not they finish in the top three. This year’s winners: the Mullens with a 4 lb. 2 oz. bass; the Burkes with a 3 lb. 1 oz. bass; and the Agans with a 9 oz. bluebill.

“Anytime you get folks out fishing, it’s good for the sport,” said McCusker. “It’s also another reason to enjoy LLV. The lakes are in great condition which means great fishing.”

Anglers’ Secretary Joe McCusker presents Sue Petro with both the rotating trophy and personal award for reeling in the biggest fish in the Anglers’ Members Fishing Contest, a large mouth bass weighing in at 3 lbs. 7 oz. The contest was held at Pines Lake on Saturday June 17.

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Summer Redux

From right, Henry O’Donnell, Anthony Macphee, and Jerry Collingborn warm themselves by their early morning camp fire at the conclusion of the annual LLV Camp Out held at Locust Lake, July 8 and 9.

The hardy trio of campers (from left) Henry O’Connell, Jerry Collingborn, and Anthony Macphee stand proud by one of the three tents they had pitched for the annual LLV Camp Out.

Part of the O’Donnell encampment, Tessa Macphee, 12, and Lizzie O’Donnell, 13, left their tent and decided to wait for sunrise at the Pavilion on Locust Lake.

2017 LLV CAMP OUT

It’s Become A Tradition For These Folks “We just woke up,” said a sleepy Henry O’Donnell as he and fellow campers sat around an early Sunday morning camp fire after participating in the annual Locust Lake Village Camp Out at Locust Lake held Saturday evening July 8 until dawn on July 9. “We sat around the fire until about three or 3:30,” O’Donnell explained, “and then the crows woke us up at 5:30.” He was part a three-tent contingent of 15 people who had taken up a prime location on the lake’s beach a short distance from the picnic tables under the lake’s stand of trees along Lake Lane. “This is a great family thing,” O’Donnell said of the camp out. “It’s become a tradition, and the kids love it.”

Jerry Collingborn, a 20-year full-time LLV resident who hopes the event continues, even though he commented that 5:30 a.m. was too early, said, “Our tent goes up oncea-year, and we’ve been doing it since the Village has been doing it. In the first year, there were 30 to 40 tents here. This year there was a fair number.”

Lisa O’Donnell, Henry’s wife, keeps things in order at the camp site. “I keep it organized,” she said with a knowing look. “We brought tacos, hoagies and jambalaya gumbo, and the guys cooked the burgers and hot dogs here on the grill. It’s a great time.”

Tressa Macphee, 12, and Lizzie O’Donnell, 13, had turned in around 3 a.m. Tressa woke up at 5 a.m. while Lizzie “slept in” until 6:30 a.m. Both were wrapped in blankets as they sat on a picnic table in the lake’s pavilion. “It’s so beautiful at night,” said Tressa. “There’s peace and quiet, and you just look at the lake. Who doesn’t like camping out at night?”

Lizzie pointed out that it was a really bright night, courtesy of a full Moon. “We walked around the beach and talked,” she said. “It was nice that everyone was by the fire.” Tressa added, “It’s kind of calming being with family and friends.” Like their elders, both girls agreed that they would do the camp out again. “Definitely,” said Lizzie. Tressa gazed toward the east and exclaimed, “The sun’s coming up—finally.”

NOT JUST A DINNER DANCE

Archers ‘Raise the Roof’ There are a few ways to “raise the roof,” but the Locust Lake Village Archery Club found a new one for Saturday evening, July 22 at The Chalet. Always looking for a theme for their annual dinner dance/ fundraiser, the archers decided on a farm theme and “Raise the Roof” became this year’s event slogan.

But, as the club did last year with a “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” baseball theme, it created a farm motif complete with appropriate decorations for The Chalet to “Raise the Roof.”

Besides raffling off gift baskets every 20 to 30 minutes that were brimming with items from the farm such as apples, strawberries, and onions among 13 others, Diane Wolek and her roof raising committee barnstormed one more idea. “We got together in April,” Wolek said of the committee’s advance planning, “to decide what kind of food can we serve that will complement what we’re doing.”

Like harkening to an early morning rooster’s crow, the committee came up with the idea of a pig roast. “We were so excited,” Wolek continued. “We went down to Lorah’s Pig Archers and their guests wait for the call to the buffet line at the LLV Archery Club’s Pig Roast held on Saturday evening July 22 at The Chalet. --Photo by Tom Dowd Roasters and Farm Market over in Walnutport where they have as many as 1,300 pigs, cows, and chickens.” They selected a 140-lb. porker, and Lorah’s took care of the rest. The menu for the pig roast included pulled pork, pork steaks, barbecued chicken with all the trimmings donated by club members from sauerkraut to spaghetti salad, potatoes, baked beans, to 150 ears of corn, complimentary beverages, and then some. “It was excellent,” Wolek said of the pork selections, “and delicious, and The Chalet was filled to capacity. It was a good night.”

DJ Dan supplied the music for dancing that went until 11 p.m. The pig roast marked the seventh time the Archers have held a fundraiser. “It helps with getting equipment for the range and for updating the targets,” Wolek sad. She was quick to add that the event could not have happened without the support of the Archery Club board and its members. “We voted on it and everybody came together,” Wolek said. When asked what theme the club will come up with for next year, she laughed, “It’s too early to call for next year.”

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What’s a pig roast without the main dish?

--Photo by Tom Dowd

About Village People SERVING WITH HONOR

Bob Wolek When he enlisted in the Army in 1960 – right out of high school at Hackensack Bergen Tech in New Jersey, Bob Wolek found himself in the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, N.C. “I was in a regular infantry unit,” said Wolek, “when they asked for volunteers for a special duty unit.”

The special duty unit was a 14-man kill team preparing for support action during the failed Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba in 1961.

“We were on a runway in Ft. Bragg with live ammunition waiting for something to happen,” recalled Wolek. “Once airborne, we were the first plane nearing the target when they sent us back to Miami.”

Training for a Delta Force-unit was not an easy mission.

Bob Wolek, USA (Top row, second from the right)

“It was hard with a lot of mental stress,” Wolek said. “Physically you were exhausted, but we trained to be razor sharp.”

At one point early in jump school, he asked himself, “What am I doing here?”

After four or five jumps, Wolek found his air legs and “then it was fine,” he said.

As his tour of duty went on, Specialist Wolek became Sergeant and Jump Master Wolek.

“A jump master controls the back of the plane,” he explained. “You get people ready to go out the door, and you’re the last one out.”

On one flight, one of the folks he helped out the door was Gen. William Westmoreland who was doing his first jump.

Wolek made jumps from 10,000 feet and 43,000 feet.

“Over 10,000 feet, you carry a bail out bottle of oxygen with enough air for 18 minutes,” he said. “However, most jumps take between 30 and 40 seconds.”

His longest “hang time” was two minutes and 40 seconds.

Regardless of the time of day or night, his Raider outfit was literally ready to jump.

“You need to be ready at the drop of a hat,” Walek said.

“When tensions mounted even during Christmas week one year, we were ready to go.”

When tensions were low, Wolek’s unit, proudly wearing All American jump suits, would put on skydiving at air shows, holiday parades, and special events. The All American slogan dates back to the early days of the 82nd when soldiers from all 48 states made up the division.

“I parachuted into the Brick Yard at the Indianapolis Speedway and at an event at Cape Canaveral,” he fondly remembered. “I was proud to represent the Army.”

All this year, the Army is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 82nd Airborne. It was formed in August 1917 at Camp Gordon, Georgia as the 82nd Infantry Division and was ticketed for action in World War I.

Twenty-five years later, it Bob Wolek, LLVillager became the 82nd Airborne Division and was deployed to Europe during World War II. “You enlisted to protect your country,” said Wolek. “I was Regular Army.”

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He said that Veterans should be given a lot of respect, especially Vietnam Veterans.

“They put their lives on the line for our country,” Wolek continued. “The government should do more to help Vietnam Vets since so many of them laid down their lives for our country.”

To anyone who might question the need for a well-trained military, Wolek says, “Tell them ours is the best country in the world to live in, bar none. That’s why.”

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SHAINA CATIZONE

Stopping To Help A Heart Attack Victim On her way home from work as a licensed practical nurse at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Maternity Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, Shaina Catizone turned into the entrance of Locust Lake Village at about 4:30 p.m.

While that Saturday was her day off, she had done a full shift, filling in for a friend, and was looking forward to a quiet evening at home.

But something didn’t seem right as she drove up the driveway. “I saw Security vehicles and Rangers John Baxter and Jim Kelly on the passenger side of a vehicle as I pulled up,” Shaina recalled, “and asked if everything was OK.” Baxter told her that the driver of the vehicle was having a heart attack and that an ambulance was on the way.

In seconds, she was at the victim’s side performing a triage assessment of the situation.

One of the first things Shaina noticed was that the driver was in a sitting positon with his legs crossed.

She had him lay his seat back to make him more comfortable. To prevent blood clots, she had him uncross his legs. “He was holding his left arm, had a weak pulse and weak breathing,” Shaina said. “I told him to stay with me and to talk to me.”

She added that she wanted to keep the victim at ease to prevent him from stressing out which would worsen his condition.

She explained that getting a heart attack or accident victim to continue talking is one step in attempting to keep the victim conscious. “It’s to avoid coding,” Shaina continued. “You never want a person to get to that point. You try to prevent the situation from getting to the next level.”

Holding his arm and taking his pulse, she kept repeating, “Talk to me.”

LLV Chief Security Ranger Andy Gross presents Shaina Catizone, LPN, at the annual LLV Property Owners Association meeting with a certificate of appreciation for her outstanding efforts in coming to the assistance of a heart attack victim in the Village.

Shaina learned that the driver had just gotten out of work, and “did not realize he was having a heart attack at Locust Lake Village.”

In the meantime, off-duty Rangers Tom Dowd, Tom Schad, and Bob Sweeney arrived on the scene to assist with traffic control and to assist EMS personnel with litter and patient lifting in preparation for transport to Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg.

From her triage assessment, Shaina was able to provide the EMS personnel with valuable information that saved critical time and helped save the victim’s life.

In recognition of her efforts, Ranger Security Chief Andy Gross presented Shaina with a certificate of appreciation at The Chalet during the July meeting of the Locust Lake Village Property Owners Association’s board of directors.

“In grateful appreciation for your outstanding, dedicated, and continual commitment to the people of Locust Lake Village, this certificate of appreciation is presented to Shaina Catizone,” Gross proclaimed.

Upon accepting the certificate, Shaina received a rousing round of applause from the audience and the board of directors.

It should come as no surprise that Shaina knows the Village and the Village knows her.

Growing up in the Village, she served many years as a lifeguard and eventually as head lifeguard, and became responsible for hiring, scheduling, training, as well as supervision of the lifeguard staff. Shaina also assisted with other recreational activities including the Friday Night Barbecue, arts and crafts, and beach games among others.

While working at the Village, she put herself through nursing school including working as a nurse’s aide for three years at St. Joseph’s Center for Special Needs in Scranton while attending classes at Wilkes-Barre Career and Technical Center for her certification as a licensed practical nurse.

Shaina has been at Geisinger Wyoming Valley for five years, and now is about to add to her busy life with classes at Marywood University in Scranton to become a registered nurse. “I fell in love with nursing,” she said. “I love taking care of patients. I have a big heart for them.”

Especially in Geisinger’s Maternity Center where she educates expectant mothers on labor and delivery, and then what to do when mother and baby return home.

“If there is one best thing in their life,” Shaina says, “it’s the miracle of having a baby. And it so magnificent being there for them every step of the way.”

Having spent most of her life living at LLV, she has her own opinion of the Village.

“This development is great,” Shaina said. “I’ve made relationships with so many people. Everyone is amazing, and they remember you.”

As Gross said in his remarks at the July board meeting, “It should be no surprise with Shaina taking the time to stop and render assistance to help out her fellow Locust Lake resident in time of emergency. Her true passion is helping people in need.”

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The White Haven Family Diner on Main Street in White Haven.

FRAN’S FINDS

Where A Burger Is More Than A Burger

By Fran Odyniec

For the most part, diners are diners and hamburgers are hamburgers. But about 12 miles west of Locust Lake Village (LLV) in White Haven, there is an exception to the rule.

Cross over the Lehigh River bridge on Route 940 West, turn right onto Main Street, and there it is on the left side of the street near the borough hall (once the White Haven Savings Bank): the White Haven Family Diner.

It has that classic fluted aluminum motif but with an entrance that sets a homey tone for what’s on the inside where a hamburger is not just a hamburger. We’re not just talking quantity here; we’re talking quality as well in a Pocono contemporary atmosphere with tiffany lamps over the tables and Sirius XM’s ‘60s on 6 on the radio. And there’s the obligatory Bunn-O-Matic coffee grinder and Bunn-O-Matic coffee maker behind the counter next to the fresh brewed iced tea machine and hot chocolate machine.

If the maroon swivel stools at the counter are not to your liking, then ask for a booth, most of which are right along the large windows that front the building.

Then came the moment of truth. Our waitress placed our orders before us which momentarily put us into shock. The good-size round roll could not hold the burger. In fact, the burger nearly covered the entire plate.

diner is akin to a dessert bowl piled high with the tasty spuds. As a precaution, we asked our waitress if a large order of fries would be enough for the four of us to share. When she said it would come out on a platter plate, we were sold.

A burger at the White Haven Family Diner makes a Wendy’s burger blush in comparison. This LLVer discovered that each burger is cooked fresh, not frozen.

The owners’ daughter told this LLVer as he paid for his lunch that the diner takes meat deliveries two or three times a week, thus guaranteeing freshness. “We weigh the burgers at 14 ounces, and they hardly lose any weight in the cooking,” she said.

Wait ‘til you taste that Jello with whipped cream that comes in a chilled soup cup.

Because I was not in any hurry, I slowly chowed down on the burger savoring each of its 14 ounces. Those two guys next to me could get through little more than half of their burgers, and asked for take-out boxes.

Well, before going any further, I decided that it was time to share this find with my wife and a dear friend and her sister. They have heard me rave about the burger at the White Haven Family Diner. So, putting my credibility and good taste on the line, we went over there for lunch on a recent Sunday.

We ordered burgers all around as I quietly snickered with delight. Of course, fries were de rigueur. But based on what this LLVer had observed the week before on a lunch run, a small order of fries at this

Of the four of us, our friend and her sister requested take-out boxes for what they couldn’t finish of their burgers. The verdict: Wow and well worth the 12-mile drive. And my credibility remained intact.

The White Haven Family Diner is cash only and is open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Be advised, serving stops at 2:45 p.m.

THIS JUST IN: LLVer Mary Ellen Morris stopped in at “My grandma baked a cookie” in the Liberty Plaza on Route 940 West, and reports that the fresh breads, rolls, pies, sticky buns, whoopee pies, and cookies are one-of-a-kind made from locally sourced ingredients.

Nicole, the owner, learned her baking skills from her Mennonite grandmother whose thousands of confections were enjoyed by family, friends and church groups. And the coffee comes from a California roaster who uses beans grown in fertile soil at high elevations.

Says Mary Ellen, “It’s the best cup of coffee I’ve had in a very long time!”

The first time I stopped in about a year ago, I was in a bit of a hurry and ordered only jello with whipped cream, which met my high standards for a comfort snack. Seated at the counter, I observed the orders passing by, and was amazed at the quantity of each.

Skimping was simply not on the menu.

Sometime later, I once again seated myself at the counter for lunch. To test things out, I decided to play it safe and ordered a hamburger. So did the two guys seated next to me. It was obvious that the three of us had a hankering for a burger, and the wherewithal and appetite to easily put one away with some fries.

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GOOD GARDENING

Are We Killing The Buzz?

By Rose Petal For the past several years we have been hearing and seeing articles on bees mysteriously disappearing. Long standing hives being vacated. Scientists baffled. Are we killing them? Is it unknowingly us?

I started searching the Internet for the latest news and found some amazing stuff. So many current articles and studies using words like extinction and alarming, it’s

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scary. Go ahead. Go on the internet and type in “bees dying.” You will see what I mean.

Well, most of the articles point the accusing finger right at humans. Somehow I am not surprised. It’s not our defensive swatting of a buzzing bee around our head that is making them vanish. No, you guessed it. It is certain insecticides. In fact, some European countries are so convinced of this, they are banning some insecticides in an effort to stop this carnage.

There are so many articles by so many different sources, I tend to believe them. However, I was getting confused with information overload. I didn’t know what I should do because sometimes these articles get technical and talk ‘chemicaleze.” I finally found a way I could help in a very small way.

FINALLY, one of these articles spoke my language. It gave a list of chemicals that you should avoid and recommended checking the label of any insecticides you buy. So I did.

Uh-oh, I’m a killer. These chemicals are called neonics or neonicotinoid pesticides. Here is the list:

• Acetamiprid • Clothianidin • Dinotefuran

• Imidacloprid • Nitenpyram • Thiocloprid

• Thiamethoxam

If any products that you use contain these chemicals, you could be part of the problem. I don’t know if the percentage of these ingredients makes a difference.

Maybe a small percentage doesn’t matter. Maybe all insecticides contain some of these chemicals.

You can believe these articles or not. You can trace who hired opposing studies or articles in an effort to promote their products. There is enough information out there that if you are a lover of nature and gardening, you should investigate. If you believe that every living thing plays a part in the big picture, you should investigate. Then form your own opinion and act responsibly.

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LOOK UP

More Birds – Less Tweets!

By Bob Gettis When we add up all the TV time, computer and laptop viewing and cell phone texting, the rest of our eye time should be for the birds!

Locust Lake Village in spring and summer once again has been fertile ground for bird watching for all kinds of feathered friends. All birds pictured here were visiting LLV! Of particular interest is the White-throated sparrow (first one we have identified) and the Rosebreasted Grosbeak with his bright red shield!

So take an early morning or evening walk with a friend, keep your eyes and ears open. Look high and low, bring your binoculars and a pocket bird guide. Whether a proud Robin or a Gold Finch it is always fun to spot and identify! Good birding!

Gold Finch

White-throated Sparrow

Robin

Rose-breasted Gorsbeak

Red Bellied Woodpecker, left; Male Downy Woodpecker, right

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Gettis, and Joe McCusker. Apologies if we failed to mention any other helpers. Thanks to the following for their donations: Mark Agan $10; Geoff Hutton $10; Dave Chorney - all of the corn on the cob; Jim Finnegan for the propane to fry the fish; and a few anonymous cash donations.

An Anglers Club meeting was held on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. at The Chalet. Multiple topics were discussed during the meeting. The September Anglers Club Fishing Contest was held on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a weigh-in party at the Pines Lake beach parking lot from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Results to follow.

Angler Jim Finnegan seems to be saying to club president Tom Rafter, “Hey, Tom. I think I got one.”

LLV ANGLERS UPDATE

Please be mindful of the four-trout daily limit within the Village during the regular season and the threetrout state limit during the extended season with catch and release of largemouth bass and the enhanced panfish regulations.

largemouth bass were also caught and weighed. The bass were released unharmed.

Fishin’ And Fryin’

Thanks go out to Tom and Anne Rafter for organizing and setting up for the contest. Special thanks to Anne Rafter for grilling the hamburgers and hot dogs during the weigh-in party and to Sue Petro, Mary Gettis, Cheryl Dowd, Marcia Rezner, Anne Rafter, and Mike Petro for bringing various salads, snacks, and deserts as specialty dishes for the party. And a big “thank you” to Justin Brugler, Bob DeLisa, Phil Cerbara, Mike and Sue Petro, Pat Swezey, and Mike Fassano for their cash donations to the club.

By Joe McCusker, Anglers Club Secretary

The Kid’s Fishing Contest was held on May 27 at East Lake from 9 to 11 a.m. There were 83 kids who registered for the contest. First place went to Devon Ferkler with a 2 lb. trout; second place to Eric Agan with a 1 lb. 13 oz. trout; and third place to Jane Kalin with a 1 lb. 10 oz. trout. Other nice trout were caught and weighed. From the LLV Anglers Club: “Great job, young anglers!”

Every kid who registered for the contest won a prize; snacks and refreshments were provided. Thanks to everyone who donated the majority of the trout caught to the Anglers Club for the LLV Annual Fish Fry. Thanks to Phil Cerbara, Tom Rezner, Mike and Sue Petro, Tom and Anne Rafter, Bob Wolek, Dave Chorney, and Joe McCusker for setting up, organizing, and running the contest. Shout-outs to Bob and Diane Wolek and Tom and Anne Rafter for obtaining the prizes, snacks, and refreshments along with the Timberline Pocono Boat House for giving us great discounts on the prizes purchased. Timberline was also very generous and donated many of the prizes.

Special thanks to the following for their prize donations to the contest: Phil Cerbara, two rod & reel combos; Dave Chorney, rod & reel combo; Mike and Sue Petro, two rod & reel combos; Tony Zaledzieski, rod & reel combo with lures and hook remover; George Leonhardt, various fishing prizes.

An Anglers Club meeting was held at The Chalet at 1:30 p.m. on May 27. Multiple topics of business and discussions took place.

The Anglers hosted the Friday Night Barbecue on Friday, June 16 at The Chalet. Very special thanks to all of the volunteers that made the evening a big success.

The Annual Anglers Club Fishing Contest took place on Saturday, June 17 at Pines Lake from 5 to 8 p.m. followed by a weigh-in party from 8 to 10 p.m. at the LLV Chalet (due to possible thunderstorms in the area).

There were 13 club members registered for the contest and 30 members at the weigh-in party. First place went to Sue Petro with a 3 pound 7 oz. largemouth bass; second place, Mike Petro with a 3 pound 2 oz. largemouth bass; third place, Jim Finnegan with a 2 pound 9 oz. largemouth bass; fourth place, Bob Gettis with a 1 pound 5 oz. largemouth bass. Other nice

The July Anglers Club Fishing Contest was held on Sunday, July 9 at Locust Lake from 7 to 10 a.m. followed by breakfast under the shade of the pavilion from 10 to 11 a.m.; 14 members registered for the contest.

First place went to Bill Mullen with a 1 pound 1 oz. largemouth bass; second place to Kate Chorney with a 1 pound rainbow trout; third place to Joe McCusker with a 1 pound catfish. Breakfast sandwiches and coffee and juice were enjoyed under the shade of the pavilion after the contest. Special thanks to Karen Chorney for making a coffee cake specialty dish for the breakfast.

Sue Petro, on her way to winning the club’s Tournament Trophy, steadies her line during the Anglers Club Members Fishing Contest at Pines Lake on Saturday, June 17.

The Family Fishing Contest was held on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Pines Lake. Fifteen families (65 people in attendance) registered for the contest.

First place went to the Mullen Family with a 4 lb.

2 oz. largemouth bass; second place to the Burke Family with a 3 lb. 1 oz. largemouth bass; third place to The Agan Family with a 9 oz. bluegill. Every family that registered for the contest won a prize. Thanks to Bob and Diane Wolek and Tom and Anne Rafter for coordinating the contest. Special thanks to the Chorney Family for donating a fishing game as one of the prizes for the contest.

The person with the largest fish by weight receives a plaque but also is awarded the club’s fishing contest trophy which that person holds for one year. Both awards are made at the club’s annual Fish Fry at The Chalet in August. Though the weather was overcast, folks were staking out their favorite spots along the lake.

An auction benefit dinner to support Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors was hosted by LLV Recreation on Saturday, Aug, 5 at The Chalet. The Anglers Club participated with a gift basket which was well received as part of the Chinese Auction.

The Annual Fish Fry was held on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Chalet. Approximately 85 people attended the fish fry. Many brought their own specialty dishes to add to the variety of food available.

The weather stayed Pocono nice and the food was delicious. Thanks to the volunteers who made the fish fry a success: Jim and Cheri Finnegan, Bob and Diane Wolek, Tom and Marcia Rezner, Mike and Sue Petro, Dave and Karen Chorney, Geoff and Barbara Hutton, Tom and Anne Rafter, Rita Videtto, Lydia Lewis, Bob

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FOR MEMBERS ONLY

Anglers Fish For Bragging Rights Each year, the Locust Lake Village Anglers Club puts individual bragging rights up for grabs with its Members Fishing Contest. “It’s bragging rights for the year,” said club president Tom Rafter, as he coordinated this year’s contest at Pines Lake on an overcast and chilly Saturday, June 17. “We’ve been doing this for 14 years.”

Cheri and Jim Finnegan were among the first to arrive. “Everybody has a favorite spot,” Cheri said, as she and Jim settled in a few feet from each other on the southeast shore of Pines Lake. Sue and Mike Petro had set up a short distance from the Finnegans and, in true fishing tradition, were patiently waiting for a bite. Suddenly, Jim realized he had a fish on his line. Rafter raced over to help land the catch. Rafter added, “People remember where they catch fish.”

At the end of the contest, Sue Petro took first place with a 3 pound 7 oz. largemouth bass; second place, Mike Petro with a 3 pound 2 oz. largemouth bass; third place, Jim Finnegan with a 2 pound 9 oz. largemouth bass; and fourth place, Bob Gettis with a 1 pound 5 oz. largemouth bass.

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2017 LLV ATV Rally Winners

13th Running Of The ATVs

Winners of the five rally categories were:

Locust Lake Village (LLV) rules on ATV and golf cart operation as well as with safety ordinances established by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. “Be responsible riders and be more cognizant of others in the community,” he said.

“We share our roads with a multitude of vehicles, pedestrians, and other riders. Without safe and sane operation of ATVs, we have the potential for a catastrophic event.”

Gross added that his Security Ranger staff does enforce traffic regulations in LLV, and that they can use radar to clock speeding ATVs as well as motor vehicles. The maximum speed permitted for ATVs in the Village is 25 miles per hour. He pointed out that speed is connected with the sound emitting from a muffler. The louder the sound, the faster people think that an ATV is going. “Go screaming down a road and you will be considered as operating your ATV in a reckless manner,” Gross continued. “And we do receive calls from residents complaining about excessive noise.” He advised ATV operators to keep their vehicles’ noise levels at a reasonable level. “We use a device to measure decibel levels,” Gross said, “and we will issue citations.” After watching the video, participants took a 10-question test on what they had seen and heard during the seminar.

Topics questioned included:

• The minimum age a Dennis Dimitratos demonstrates focused handling in the obstacle course before the rally.

person may operate and ATV or a golf cart in LLV is 14.

• Registration for ATVs in LLV must be done annually.

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Mark Agan: Obstacle Course

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Carl Piazza: Best Team Leader

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Bob Gettis: Safest Rider

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Eric Agan: Muddiest Rider

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Dennis Dimitratos: Best Overall Rider

LLV Chief Security Ranger Andy Gross explains the do’s and don’t’s of operating an All Terrain Vehicle to participants in the 13th annual LLV ATV Rally held Saturday afternoon Aug. 5 in the Village.

• Proof of insurance is required when registering an ATV in LLV.

• Driving ATVs side-by-side is not permitted in LLV.

Each ATV was then inspected by the Ranger staff before it could be entered in the rally. The participants then lined up for the drive over to East Lake to test their operating skills on an obstacle course that the Rangers had set up on the ball field. Two teams led by Carl Piazza and Dane Hartung then began the rally through the Village making sure to spot and stop at check points along the way. In the home stretch was what the ATVers were waiting for: navigating and splashing through a series of mud pits from two to four feet deep laid out on the perimeter of the LLV Dump. After three or four passes through the mud, the rally wound up at The Chalet for sodas and those “race track steaks.”

Trophy winners in the 13th annual LLV ATV Rally display their hardware. From left are: Carl Piazza, Best Team Leader; Bob Gettis, Safest Driver; Dennis Dimitratos, Best Overall Rider; Eric Agan, Muddiest Rider; and Mark Agan, Obstacle Traverse.

Five awards, based on Ranger observations, were given for: Obstacle Traverse; Best Team Leader; Safest Driver; Muddiest Driver; and Best Overall Driver. To add to the fun, prizes from local businesses were chanced off with everyone in attendance receiving at least one item.

Eric Agan convincingly parts the mud pit.

Bob Gettis shows unique style in navigating the mud pit.

Mark Agan hits the mud pit with a vengeance.

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LLV ARCHERS UPDATE

Open Houses And A Pig Roast

By Dave Chorney, Archery Club Secretary As I write this, I’m thinking of the upcoming archery season. By the time this is published, the next archery season will have started.

Looking back, the beginning of the year got off to a slow start at the archery range because of the rain and 24-inch snow storm. Our first open house was rained out twice. When the rain finally stopped we were able to hold an open house to show LLVers what we have to offer. The open house was well attended when the gate wasn’t locked.

There were member-only shoots which do a lot for friendly competition. Aug. 26 was the day of a shootand-chicken barbeque which ends our summer to get ready for the upcoming archery season. Sept. 23 was our last open house with a fall theme. (Hopefully it doesn’t rain, since I’m writing this article in August).

The annual fundraiser held at The Chalet was a barn-themed pig roast. Thank you to everyone who supported the Archery Club with their purchase of tickets. The event was a sellout. There was great food, dancing, prizes, and fellowship— what’s not to enjoy?

A gigantic shout-out to Diane Wolek for organizing this great event, along with the board members who contributed the delicious food.

An aspiring archer, Amanda Rudolph, takes aim at an Archery Club’s Open House.

The range could not be kept looking nice without the help of Bob Wolek, Tom Dowd, Mark Brugler, and other members (you know who you are) who show up when they can to cut grass, trim, and maintain the backstops.

Good job guys!

Equipment and materials have been gathered with the help of Bob Wolek and Tom Dowd. Bob seems to find

lawn mowers and equipment from the strangest places.

Thanks to Tom for acquiring our new mascot “Moe,” the standing bear 3-D target. Geoff Hutton, a faithful nonmember, donated quite a nice Bear recurve bow and a compound bow, both complete with arrows. Member Josh Boyle donated a recurve and Bear hair rest. He also donated a compound bow complete with arrows, plus many other arrows as he has been going through his extra “stuff.” Other items included three small sight pins, finger tabs, and other necessary but minor items.

His knowledge from working in a bow shop has helped the club with many fixes and tuning of bows. Thank you

Josh for your continued support.

The Archery Club is open for membership at $25 per year to all property owners in good standing with the community. Having a membership allows use of the range, and covers the range insurance. For more information, contact Dave Chorney at dchorney276@ aol.com. The club would like to thank the Village and our members for their continued support to keep this important amenity the best it can be, along with being an asset to Locust Lake Village. Shoot straight, and see you at the range.

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Four Board Seats Filled into five teams of two each, the committee double-checked its tabulations before submitting them to D’Onofrio for the final count and certification. The board voted unanimously to accept the results of the election. Chairman Al Markin then asked the newly elected members to take their seats on the board.

Election Committee Chair Harry D’onofrio finalizes the 2017 vote as committee members (clockwise) Bill Binns, Steve Geffen, Rob Houston, Helen Leonard, Joan King and Mary Naughton watch.

Re-elected were Dorner and Kasarda. Newly elected were DiSandro and Wolek who fill the vacancies left by Vince Moderski and Mike Wilchek. Moderski had served the two consecutive terms permitted under LLV’s Bylaws. Wilchek was appointed to fill Moderski’s board vacancy. The Bylaws stipulate that the candidate who received the next number of votes in the recent election (2016) will replace the board member who has resigned.

Kasarda (215 votes) had replaced Laura Laspee (234 votes) who had resigned in November of 2016.

Wilchek filled the board vacancy created when Will Robinson resigned in May of this year. Wilchek finished behind Kasarda in the 2016 election with 140 votes. Both Wilchek and Kasarda were eligible to run in 2017.

Markin congratulated the newly elected members and thanked the outgoing members for their service to the community. Reorganization of the board by voice vote of its members was conducted at the Aug. 19 board meeting with the following results:

Those who placed their hats in the ring for the 2017 board election are: front, from left: Diane DiSandro, Dee Kasarda, Tony Ruggiero; back, from left: Mike Wilchek, Bill Dorner, Bob Wolek, Scott Beadenkopf. Not pictured: George Leonhardt.

Wade Burchell as chairman Carrie Pohl as vice-chairman Bill Dorner as treasurer Diane DiSandro as assistant treasurer Dee Kasarda as secretary Bob Wolek as assistant secretary Al Markin, John Laughner, and Carl Piazza complete the nine-member board.

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