Locust Lake Villager Fall 2018

FALL 2018

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What Happened at East Lake See page 5

Labor Day Fun See page 12

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MTG.

Near Capacity Crowd Attends Chair Wade Burchell looked out over the audience at the start of the Locust Lake Village (LLV) Property Owners Association (POA) Annual Membership Meeting held Saturday morning, July 21 at The Chalet and remarked, “This is the best turn out in six years.” Burchell then recapped the major decisions made by the board at the preceding board meeting. “Community Manager Dan Dougherty was terminated and Assistant Manager Don Fantry was promoted to take his place,” he said. “Maintenance Supervisor John

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WHAT A SUMMER!

Maintenance Responds to ‘Endless’ Rain Storms To say it has been a wet summer in the Poconos and in Locust Lake Village would be an understatement. “It has been a continuous summer storm,” said LLV Community Manager Don Fantry. “We had two storms that lasted a week at a time. It was like a ‘100 Year Summer.’”

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The Junior Paddler Division heads out on the first leg of the Seventh annual Locust Lake Village Cardboard Boat Race held Saturday afternoon, Sept. 1 at Pines Lake. See story on Page 13.

JULY POA BOARD MEETING

Dougherty Out as LLV Community Mgr. The fate of LLV Community Manager Dan Dougherty Jr was determined at the July 21 meeting of the Locust Lake Village (LLV) Property Owners Association (POA) Board of Directors. By a vote of 6 to 3, the board terminated Dougherty’s employ. “I believe it is in the best interest to terminate the manager in accordance with our Bylaws and separation package,” said Chair Wade Burchell. “We have a succession plan in place, and I am comfortable with this.” Under LLV’s Bylaws, six votes are required to dismiss the community manager.

When Burchell called for the vote to terminate, the board voted accordingly: those for termination: Tony Ruggiero, Bill Dorner, Al Markin, Bob Wolek, and Dee Kasarda; those against termination: Carl Piazza, Diane DiSandro, and Carrie Pohl. With one vote short of the required six for termination, Burchell’s vote was the deciding factor. “It was

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ELECTION 2018

Three Seats Filled

By Mary Friel, Election Committee Chair

Property owners in good standing voted in this year’s Board Election to fill three, three-term vacancies on the Locust Lake Village (LLV) Property Owners

Association (POA) Board of Directors. Elected from a field of five candidates were Tony Ruggiero – 317 votes; Bob Christensen – 312 votes; and Steve Geffen – 271 votes. Fran Odyniec received 185 votes and Karen Avery 115 votes.

LLV’s Bylaws stipulate that the candidate who received the next highest number of votes in the recent election will replace a board member who chooses to resign.

From a total number of 1,059 ballots sent out, 412 votes were cast or 39 percent of LLV’s members in good standing voted. Of those 412 votes, 162 or 39.3 percent of LLV membership voted electronically, 80 paper ballots were collected from the lock box at the administration office, and 170 paper ballots were mailed to LLV’s accounting firm, William Owens and Company, certified public accountants, in Carbondale, Pa.

The Process

The election process starts in July prior to the Annual Membership Meeting (held on the third Saturday

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About the Village

Table of Contents

MANAGER’S MESSAGE

About the Village Manager’s Message

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Chairman’s Message

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Community Garden

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2018 Election Thank Yous

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What Happened at East Lake

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POA Board Convenes With Three New Members

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Work Zone

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In Brief

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Key to Controlling Deer Population

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Security Caraballo Rejoins Rangers

10

Be Aware and Beware

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Stay Within Posted Speed Limits

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Inside & Outside The Village LLV Calendar of Events

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Wow, Summer Is Over, And Fall Has Arrived

By Don Fantry, LLV Community Manager

This summer has been a learning experience and full of change for me personally. I retired and changed careers in a matter of three weeks. I moved up here and my wife and I are in the process of selling our main residence (Harleysville) in an effort to get her up here and call the Poconos our home.

First and foremost, I want to thank the LLV Hiring Committee for giving me the opportunity to work for the LLV community. I’ll never forget the initial phone call I received from Mary Friel asking if Don Fantry, LLV Community Manager I would be interested in interviewing for a position at LLV. Mary called on a Saturday morning; who calls on a weekend about a job? I grilled her pretty good before she convinced me she wasn’t a scammer. I’ll spare you the details of the interview process but in the end, I truly feel fortunate that the “board” took a chance on me; thank you. I want to take this opportunity to tell you what I have observed in my first three months at LLV. The staff at LLV have your backs and they work very hard every day to provide a positive experience for everyone. I don’t want to single any one person out (I would surely miss someone) because collectively, “they get things done.”

This summer we dealt with heavy rains and flooding conditions, the likes of which have not been experienced in many years. If your property suffered damage now is the time to make repairs and get prepared for any future “mother nature” events. Batten down the hatches and prepare for the winter season. Winter is hard on our properties and preventative maintenance now can prevent costly emergency repairs later. Here are just a few reminders that might help:

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND FUN Closing Out with a Bang Lobster Bake Fireworks!

Bake Sale

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Three Divisions Compete in Seventh Cardboard Boat Race

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SUMMER REDUX Parade Day Independence Carnival Cornhole Tournament Debuts Family Pet Show Anglers’ Fish Fry Tales of Wonder & Delight Racing Night at Chalet Downs Luau & Pig Roast Anglers’ Family Fishing Contest Archers’ Annual Dinner Dance Family Bingo Night

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About Village People Andrew Spitz Enlists

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LLV Turns Out for PA Wounded Warriors

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Tedescos Love LLV, Too

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Cocktail Corner

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Look Up! Where to Look!

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Anglers Members Contest

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Anglers Update

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Archers Update

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Archers ‘Take’ First Race at Mohegan Sun

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Archers’ July Open House

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Have your heater serviced/inspected. Do repairs now before the heat is needed. Change the filter for each season if your heat/ A/C is forced air.

Turn off the water supply to your outside hose faucets and cover them with inexpensive Styrofoam caps, if possible. Roll up hoses and store inside (basement, garage, etc) so they don’t freeze and crack.

Clear roof gutters of leaves and debris so that they don’t fill with water and freeze. This can cause ice damning and cause damage to interior walls and ceilings.

Clear outside culverts so that water can pass freely and not collect and freeze over driveways and roads.

Change burned out outside light bulbs now, so you are not doing it in the freezing cold.

Contract for snow removal before it’s an emergency.

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Check anti-freeze in your vehicle’s radiator and refill your windshield washer fluid with a winter mix.

Get your oil changed in November or December and you should be good until spring, depending on driving habits.

If you use snow tires, get them ready but don’t put them on too early and wear them prematurely.

If you have 4-wheel drive, test it, engage it (read owner’s manual first) and make sure it is functioning properly before you get caught in snow/ ice.

I’m always open to suggestions, thoughts, conversation. So stop in, call or e-mail and let’s make LLV a better place together.

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

Moving Forward

By Al Markin, Chairman of the LLV/POA Board of Directors At this time, I would thank all the property owners who participated in the 2018 board elections. I want to thank Mary Friel and the election committee for all the work they did during our first year of on-line voting. A big congrats to Tony Ruggiero. He received the most votes, allowing him to remain on the board for another term. I also want to welcome Bob Christensen and Steve Geffen to the board.

I am very honored to be the board chair. Our new team has been working very hard in a short period of time addressing many items of concern. I am extremely pleased with our new manager, Don Fantry.

He seems to maintain a nice harmony with our great staff of employees, and he has a great talent addressing the needs of our Village.

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The biggest complaints I entertain everyday seem to all be related to our roads. The Village hired Dave Wampole to coordinate our maintenance and road projects. We are anticipating some noticeable improvements in a timely fashion. I hope things remain on a positive note this year. Again, I thank all the property owners, and all our employees for your support. And as always, I am available anytime to discuss matters that may arise.

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Mary Friel and her granddaughter Erika water their plantings in LLV’s Community Garden. Friel commented that she is very pleased with the way the garden has taken off as a community amenity and looks forward to a bountiful yield.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Great And Thanks We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone involved in the creation of the Locust Lake Village Community Garden. When we read about this topic in an e-blast back in 2016, we wanted to reserve at least one garden box. We thought a community garden would be a great amenity for Locust Lake Village. It would enable residents to meet new people with an interest in gardening. We also hope that this will be expanded in the future, as we would like to reserve a few more garden boxes.

The community garden is definitely a great addition to Locust Lake Village. A big thank you goes out to everyone who worked very hard to complete the garden from the idea to the final execution and everything else in between. We know there was a considerable amount time allocated by all involved in the project and the garden looks great.

Joseph and Lorena Koszarek

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Maintenance Bob Sweeney Maintenance Foreman Dave Wampole Director of Roads Office: 570-843-7327 llvmaintenance@gmail.com Accounting Kathleen Benner Office: 570-843-7324 kathllv@ptd.net

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2018 Election Thank Yous I would like to thank everyone for electing me to the LLV Board Of Directors. Having the confidence and trust in me to represent the membership once again means a great deal to me and it is not something I take lightly. I also want to thank the Nominating and Election Committees for all the hard work put into the 2018 election.

I would like to thank the LLV community for the confidence you have shown in electing me as one of your Board of Directors for the next three years.

A great number of members have reached out to me in regards to their concerns and moving The Village forward in a positive direction. I believe this Board has a great opportunity and the ability to get us back on the right path. As a Board, we all owe it to the membership and the employees to move forward and work together to get the job done in the best interest of LLV. I feel very confident that along with my fellow board members we can achieve all the goals and address all the concerns in a very timely and cost effective manner.

Please feel free to contact me at any time with your concerns or ideas. You can email me at fishingbobllv@yahoo.com and I will do my best to address any idea, issue or concern you may have.

You have entrusted me with the responsibility to speak on your behalf and I take that seriously, and will make every effort to be available to the community.

Bob Christensen

It is with great pleasure and humility that I want to thank the residents of Locust Lake Village for re-electing me to the Board of Directors of this community.

I also want to thank Mary Friel and the election committee for doing an excellent job with the election.

I appreciate your confidence in me to do what is in the best interest of our community and to move forward toward excellence.

During the next three years as a board member, I will focus on the priorities of the Village and its residents.

Thank you again for having faith in me. I will not let you down.

Tony Ruggiero

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Steve Geffen

The aerator/fountain in East Lake.

East Lake was closed for about a week in August.

E. COLI AND AERATOR FAILURE

What Happened At East Lake On Tuesday, July 24, LLV Community Manager Don Fantry issued the following statement in an E-Blast to property owners: Until further notice, East Lake is closed to swimming and fishing due to unfavorable water testing results.

Fantry took the action after receiving the weekly report from Microbac Laboratories in Sayre, Pa. that indicated East Lake had failed testing because of an elevated bacteria level of E. coli.

According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, most E. coli strains are harmless but there are others that can make a person sick. “We were not alone,” Fantry said. “Many lakes failed in Northeast Pennsylvania due to the recent heavy rains and the accompanying runoff that carried excess water, pesticides, weed killers, and wildlife droppings into those lakes, East Lake included.”

He emphasized that Locust and Pines lakes tested safe from E. coli during that same period, and gave credit to the LLV Goose Patrol that has helped control the goose population in the Village. Research by the National Geographic Society has found that one goose can defecate three pounds of fecal matter per day which could foul LLV’s beaches and seep into the Village’s lakes.

Microbac Laboratories, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa. with offices throughout the nation,

provides full-service compliance testing for water, air, solids, and waste. Locust Lake Village contracts with Microbac to test its lakes every Monday reporting results the next day. “Overall, our water is very clear,” continued Fantry. “It tests very well.”

The procedure used by the Microbac technician requires him to go out 30 inches offshore at each lake and probe for water samples 15 to 18 inches into each lake. Those samples are then analyzed at the Microbac lab in Sayre, Pa. East Lake remained closed for one week so that sample analyses could be compared before allowing swimming and fishing to resume.

rebuild the unit under warranty.

Ten days later after installation, the aerator ran for 36 hours until it once again tripped the breaker. “As a further precaution, our maintenance staff resealed its electrical box,” Fantry said.

“When the rains subsided, we had no problem. Apparently, the rain had trickled into the electrical box causing the breaker to trip.”

He reported that the aerator is working, but that maintenance will monitor its performance on an ongoing basis.

Another problem surfaced at almost the same time at East Lake: the aerator fountain failed. Fantry explained in an E-blast of Tuesday, Aug. 7 that it was taking on water (gasket failure) which caused the circuit breaker to trip and shut down the fountain. Repairs, under warranty, were made by the manufacturer, and the aerator returned to service on Aug. 10.

“After the initial start-up, it ran for about 20 minutes, then tripped the breaker,” Fantry said.

“We reset it a couple times with the same result.”

The company was called out to inspect the unit and its motor.

It reported that the O-ring was taking in water, thus tripping the breaker, and proceeded to

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Another large attendance for the August Board Meeting at The Chalet.

Outgoing LLV/POA Board members Chair Wade Burchell and Vice Chair Carrie Pohl hold their framed certificates of appreciation presented to them by new Board Chair Al Markin.

COMMITTEES AND COMMENTS

POA Board Convenes With Three New Members Change was the theme of the Aug. 18 meeting of the Locust Lake Village (LLV) Property Owners Association (POA) held at The Chalet.

Outgoing chair Wade Burchell congratulated the Village for its voter turnout in the recent board election and complimented Mary Friel for her “awesome work” in chairing the Nomination and Election committees.

of the committees, the election process went really well. I could not have done it alone.”

Her remarks were met with applause from the audience.

Before he stepped down, Burchell said, “It’s been a pleasure for six years working and learning with everyone.

I wish the new Board and members good luck.” He congratulated Tony Ruggiero, Bob Christensen, and Steve “Thank you,” Friel said to Geffen on their election to the members of both committees.

Board. Burchell had served “I learned an awful lot from two three-year terms on the great teachers and had great board, as limited by the Village’s respect for the late Harry Bylaws. In his last year, Burchell D’Onofrio who had chaired chaired the Board. He added that both committees for the last ten he would finish his obligation years. With the help and advice to complete the foreclosure

process on the property at 113 Cardinal Lane.

Carrie Pohl also stepped down after her two three-year terms.

Pohl served as vice-chair in the last year.

Seated after winning the three open seats on the board in the recent LLV election were: Tony Ruggiero (317 votes), Bob Christensen (312 votes), and Steve Geffen (271 votes).

In the reorganization of the POA board by its nine members, Al Markin was chosen as chairman in a 7-2 vote; Bob Christensen as vice chairman in a 9-0 vote; Bill Dorner as treasurer in an 8-1 vote; Tony Ruggiero as assistant treasurer in an 8-1 vote; Dee Kasarda as secretary in a 9-0 vote; and Bob Wolek as assistant secretary in a 9-0 vote.

Diane DiSandro was nominated but not seconded for chair and assistant treasurer.

In his first remarks as board chair, Markin expressed appreciation for the returning and new board members. He then presented Burchell and Pohl with framed certificates in appreciation for their time spent on the Board which was met by applause from the audience.

“I’m very honored to be chair,” Markin said. “I recognize and thank the property owners and a big thanks to the employees.

Let’s all move forward in a good direction for the community.”

Markin then appointed committee chairs:

Beautification: Helen Leonard

Buildings and Grounds: Bob Christensen Bylaws: Pat Hiddleson

Communications and Technology: Scott Beadenkopf Fair Hearing: Eileen Binns Finance: Pat Holohan Lakes and Wildlife: Joe McFadden Roads: Steve Marga

Recreation: Carrie Pohl

Rules and Regulations: Carrie Pohl and Diane DiSandro Security: Sharleen Skipper Village Life: Bob Boyer

Manager’s Report

Community Manager Don Fantry provided an update on the malfunctioning aerator/fountain in East Lake. Under warranty, the unit was rebuilt and reinstalled by the manufacturer who suggested that the problem could lie in the electric power line. Maintenance reseated the electrical box. “There’s never a problem in dry weather,” Fantry said, “and no sign of water seeping into the electrical box.

We’re checking the line from the pump to the pole. We’re looking deeper into it.”

He reported that estimates are being requested from companies for concrete work for the area where the trash and recycling bins are located in the maintenance yard just off Martha’s Lane. Estimates

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also are being requested for concrete work to repair the sidewalks around the administration building.

Estimates are being requested to replace the roof of the maintenance building with a metal roof. “We want to make it structurally sound and replaced before the weather changes,” Fantry said.

Research is under way for a new Security vehicle and includes models from Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, and Jeep. Hyundai offers a five-year, 100,000mile warranty. Findings will be presented to the board.

Further review is being made of the condition of the engine of the Security vehicle that is out of service to see if it could be repaired rather than replaced.

A leak on the right side of the administration building is being addressed; repair estimates are expected shortly. “We want to make the administration building a showplace,” commented Fantry with an eye to the future.

On the conditions of Village roads, Fantry reported that a repair plan is in place to address potholes and drainage issues initially utilizing the maintenance staff under the direction of newly hired roads supervisor Dave Wampole.

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Bill Dorner distributed copies of his July report. The operating fund had income of $72,492.23 with expenses of $271,996.58 for

a balance of ($199,504.35).

Year-to-date, income stands at $1,793,462.24 with expenses at $1,062,182.58 for a balance of $731,279.66. Capital Improvement Fund had income of $263.97 with expenses of $2,288.00 for a balance of ($2,024.03). Year-to-date, income stands at $1,976.91 with expenses of $60,073.06 for a balance of $280,647.95. Capital Reserve Fund had income of $126.71 with expenses of $5,253.33 for a balance of ($5,126.62). Year-to-date, income stands at $18,719.94 with expenses of $48,927.38 for a balance of $1,316,964.59.

Accounts receivable stand yearto-date at $611,767.91.

New Business

The board approved this year’s Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) for the Village to help control the deer population. Only qualified bow hunters who are residents of the Village and their guests can participate in the program administered by Andy Gross.

The board approved the hire of new maintenance employee Justin Henry and the hire of another full-time maintenance employee.

A plan to repair the overflow dam at Pines Lake with a drawdown system was discussed. Vice Chair Bob Christensen pointed out that the State of Pennsylvania inspected the dam in 2015 and listed five items that needed attention.

“The draw down system is a required overflow structure to draw down water in case of emergency,” Christensen said.

“We need to get preliminary drawings and a price for the whole project. It’s a situation we want to get ahead of.”

Board Member Carl Piazza requested documentation for the project before moving forward. Finance Committee Chair Pat Holohan strongly recommended getting the project done at the risk of fines and action from the state.

The board moved to engage Hanover Engineering to draw up a plan for the project at a fee cost not to exceed $7,500, with funding from the operating fund with a vote of 8 to 1 with Piazza disapproving.

With the change in community managers, the Board approved an audit of the Village’s financial policy by the Village’s

accounting firm, William Owens and Company of Carbondale, Pa., with a fee not to exceed $3,500. The Board also approved Gregory Malaska, attorney at Young and Haros in Stroudsburg, to continue to represent LLV. Board Member Carl Piazza resumed discussion on prohibiting the carrying of firearms into meetings and events in the Village. Piazza cited research that found that Pennsylvania has an instant background check that involves only criminal records and provides no training in the use of firearms. Chair Al Markin asked Piazza to present a recommendation on the subject to the Rules and Regulations Committee.

A request for a variance on the property located at 133 Black Oak Terrace was tabled. Vice Chair Bob Christensen requested that all board members go out to inspect the property regarding the installation of a driveway that would attempt to navigate a very steep grade. Community Manager Don Fantry has inspected and photographed the property, but more information is needed before the Board would consider a variance,

Village dug a ditch to relieve drainage behind his home.

“Someone started it but never completed it,” Snyder said. “Now water runs into my property and I’m $10,000 in the hole for damages done to my son’s room and my basement. Our insurance won’t cover it. I was told by the old manager that it would be looked into, but nothing has been done.” Chair Al Markin directed Community Manager Don Fantry to address the matter.

Resident Lorrain Burke also reported a culvert problem by her home on Beaver Run Road. The culvert in question has collapsed causing water to overflow onto her property where she had spent $1200 to prepare her landscape and another $1250 to purchase mulch. “The mulch has been washed out,” Burke said. “Please, open up the culverts.”

Directors Comments Tony Ruggiero: “Thank you for electing me. There are no winners, no losers. We’re here about the community. Let’s move forward. It’s not about the past. If you have any questions, I’m available.”

Bob Christensen: “I’d like to thank the community for your support. I’ll try to help as much as I can. I’m here for the people and the employees.

Steve Geffen: “Thank you for showing up today, and for voting for me. Mary Friel ran a good election. See me if you have a question. Just ask.”

Carl Piazza: “I’d like to congratulate and welcome Tony, Bob, and Steve to the

Re s ide nt ia l

Snyder had commented earlier that not all the culverts in the Village are OK. “Some have collapsed,” he said. “I really hope the community can help the community. Please can we all come together to do this?”

Resident Tom Reid voiced concern over fluctuating costs of propane gas and other service items. “Can we get like an The Board approved the write‘Angie’s List’ going?” Reid asked off of $36,498.80 in dues, fines, so that residents could compare and violations for the property and have a choice in vendors. at 185 Selig Road which is in “We’re paying a lot for services.”

Chapter 7 bankruptcy. A writeCommunity Manager Don Fantry said that he is working off of $54,875.36 also was approved for the property at 113 on a type of local “Angie’s List” Cardinal which the Village owns. that will include 100 to 150 vendors that would be emailed Former Chair Wade Burchell, to every property owner. “We who was active in getting funds from non-performing properties invite people to submit their suggestions,” Fantry said. in the Village, reported that the Village paid $17,063.84 for the property. “The owners have not paid dues in ten years,” Burchell said. “We can get $30,000 for it.”

Before the board would approve an “as is” sale of the property, it would require an appraisal.

board. I’d also like to recognize the six years of service Wade (Burchell) and Carrie (Pohl) gave to the board.”

Bill Dorner: “I echo the sentiments of the board. This election was a turning point.

We now have a great manager. The past is past; let’s move forward. It won’t happen tomorrow, but as one community, let’s work together.’

Diane DiSandro: “On voting and our new board members.

I’m a little disappointed that there were no seconds for my nominations. It’s not about me.

It’s disturbing that people are not allowed to vote.”

Bob Wolek: “No smiling faces.”

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Members Comments

Resident Joan King questioned a variance request for 1768 Stag Run which would permit the installation of a swimming pool in the property’s deck.

She pointed out that Village Rules and Regulations do not permit pools. “Will this set a precedent?” King asked. Vice Chair Bob Christensen replied that only in-ground type pools are permitted.

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WORK ZONE

IN BRIEF

Getting to Know You…

Veterans Day Ceremony

By Mary Friel

The fourth annual Wreaths for Veterans ceremony sponsored by the Pocono Lions Club will take place Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. at Pocono Lake Cemetery across from the Tobyhanna Elementary Center in Pocono Pines. Included in the ceremony will be a military color guard, chaplain and the laying of wreaths by Boy Scout Troop 94, Girl Scout Troop 512, and members of the Pocono Lions. Refreshments to follow at Pinecrest Lake Golf & Country Club.

Regional Road Work

Caution and slow-going are required on Route 611 between the Sanofi labs in Swiftwater and Great Wolf in Scotrun. PennDot is in the midst of a 2½ -year construction project classified as safety improvement to overhaul the road. Estimated completion date is Oct. 28, 2020 at a current cost of $12,724,27.

Wrist bands

Keep in mind that while attending any recreational activity or using any of the amenity areas such as the beaches, you must wear your blue 2018 LLV wrist band: dark blue for property owners; light blue for guests and renters.

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.

Trash It

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. 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.

Name: Bob Sweeney Position: Acting Maintenance Supervisor How long employed at LLV? 4+ years

What’s your favorite food? Steak (filet mignon) and pizza. I’m a steak and potatoes man, but if I had to choose one food to live on for the rest of my life, it would be pizza.

If you could visit one place in the world (all expenses paid) where would you go? Hmm…there are two places. This Irish guy would love to visit Ireland and tour the castles there.

My other choice, just because it is so beautiful would be New Zealand.

Do you have any pets? Yes! One dog, Willow, and four cats: Tawny, Star, Chloe and Lily.

What’s your pet peeve? (in or out of work). I would have to say I can’t stand a messy work environment. I like things in order and to be organized. I start by organizing my day and write all of the daily tasks for the maintenance department on a white board in the shop.

What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who gave it to you? I have to go back to the Bible and the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This was instilled in me by my great grandmother, Katherine Stackhouse. We spent a lot of time together and were tight and very close. I was her favorite great grandchild! When my first daughter was born, we named her Rachel Katherine in memory of my great grandmother.

What do you do to relax when you are not at work? I play video games on my PC – “Destiny” is my favorite game. Or, I fly my radio controlled airplanes.

What do you like best about working at LLV? Right now, getting back to teamwork which seems to have been lost in the past few years. To me teamwork means having a good crew working together to get things done and restoring our Village to the best, safest and most attractive community it can be.

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Bob Sweeney, Maintenance Foreman Photo by Mary Friel

WORK ZONE 2

The Welcome Mat Welcome to the Maintenance Team: Hommy Gonzalez, Justin Henry and Andrew Tutrone.

Welcome back, Dave Wampole – our roads have missed you!

Welcome back to our Ranger staff: Jeff Caraballo (formerly of Maintenance) and Brian Sherwood.

Here’s a thought T E A M = Together Everyone Achieves More

LLV’S DMAP

Key To Controlling Deer Population The Locust Lake Archery Club hosted the Village’s annual Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) Saturday morning, Aug. 26 at the club’s range located behind the Village’s Sledding Hill. The program, part of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Deer Management Assistance Program, was introduced to the Village in 2003 through the efforts of LLV resident Mark Partis.

“We had a good turn out,” said Andy Gross, who administers the Village’s DMAP. “There were 15 participants and all qualified. In the past couple years, we’ve noticed an increase in participation.” LLV’s DMAP is open only to residents of the Village or their guests, and property owners are responsible for their guests.

According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, DMAP provides an additional means for landowners to manage deer to meet their land-use goals.

It allows qualified bow hunters to legally hunt deer only during state-approved archery seasons and only in specified areas in LLV. No other hunter may hunt—at any time, in these areas or on LLV property. Under state law, anterless deer may be taken on DMAP properties from Nov. 26 to Nov. 30 this year.

In order to become qualified, a participant must demonstrate proficiency with bow and arrow. Kill zone areas are marked on a 3D target, and the participant must be able to hit the kill zone. The kill Archers’ Secretary Dave Chorney points to the “kill zone” at which bow hunters must zone challenges the hunter’s ability to shoot three out of five arrows into an area near the target’s neck aim and hit in order to qualify for the Deer Management Assistance Program. The deer where the heart and lungs are located for an instant kill. If a hunter misses this area and shoots a deer is from the Archery Club’s collection of targets. in the hind area, for example, the arrow will stay in that area and the animal could bleed to death, or the deer may live with an imbedded arrow. “A quick kill means that the animal won’t suffer,” said Gross. “It’s more humane that way.”

At one time as many as 200 deer roamed throughout the Village. As a result, vegetation above the “browse line” progressively disappeared. The “browse line” is the area from the ground to four feet above vegetation. This grazing activity also impacted property owners as deer did not hesitate to graze on plants and flowers near homes.

“It’s a win-win,” Gross said of DMAP. “It’s a huge success. We’re getting back our vegetation and controlling the size of the herds.”

He also pointed out that DMAP has drastically reduced deer strikes by vehicles. “We had a lot of deer strikes,” he said. “Over the last few years we’ve had about a half-dozen per year. Now it’s down to as few as three or less.”

Upon qualification, a hunter receives a voucher that he or she then takes to a game commission dealer or agent such as the Pocono Boathouse on Route 940 to purchase a tag for each deer taken just as is done in a normal hunting procedure. The LLV voucher limit is two per participant. All hunting must be done from a temporary tree stand.

There are four zones in the Village set aside for DMAP hunters: Behind Pilgrim Lake off Beaver Run Road; Behind the baseball field at East Lake; Behind the tennis courts on Lake Lane; and at the top of Fawn Road over to the Sledding Hill.

Maintenance Responds to Rain Storms

The exposed roots of a tree estimated at 60 ft. high that had fallen across Monarch Lane.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 According to the website Weather Trends, the Poconos averages 4.64 inches of rain in July and 4.39 inches in August.

Rainfall was closer to 6 inches for both months. And those storms wrought their own kind of havoc on the Village.

Two rain storms that hit the Village in mid-July, brought down ten trees in the Village.

According to Fantry and the Maintenance Department, the largest tree, between 60 and 70 feet in height, fell across Monarch Drive. “Fortunately, no wires or vehicles were affected,” Fantry said. “Our Maintenance crew was out well past midnight clearing roads. The guys were great. They kept the Village up and running.”

According to Maintenance Foreman Bob Sweeney, the biggest tree removal challenges were on Monarch, Stag, and Locust Lane. “Our goal is to get out and assess the worst first and clear them out.”

The crew utilized that strategy for both storms. “We began clearing out from the first storm so that by the time the second storm hit roads were pretty clear.”

Rising water was the major concern during the second storm. “The water volume was higher than the volume capacity of pipes and ditches,” said Sweeney. One area hardest hit by flooding was along L.C. Larson and Fawn. “A lot of the ditches need to be cleaned out,” he continued. “As a result, driveway pipes and road pipes backed up to flooding.”

Fantry explained that the first storm caused the water table in the Village to rise above normal levels setting the scene for flooding caused by the second storm. “The combination of falling surface water and the higher water table created hydraulic pressure that led to flooding, soil erosion, and, in some cases, flooded basements,” he said. Both Sweeney and Fantry explained the occurrence

of red spots on Locust Lake beach and on some properties.

“Those are iron stains,” said Sweeney, “and occur when the water table is extremely high.”

Fantry added, “They pose no threat to health or property.”

The drainage issue has come front and center as the LLV POA Board of Directors wrestles with the problem as it relates to resurfacing and reconstruction of roads in the Village. Currently at the core of the issue is who is responsible for clearing ditches of leaves and debris. Under LLV Rules and Regulations, any property owner who has a ditch on his or her property is responsible to ensure that the ditch drains properly and freely.

Monroe County averages 50 inches of precipitation on a yearly basis, according to local weather records. “I’m happy it wasn’t snow,” Sweeney said of the two storms. “It would have been four feet instead of four inches.”

LLV’s Maintenance Department cleared Monarch Lane of this tree; no power lines were affected.

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Security NEW HIRE SLOW DOWN FOR SAFETY

Stay Within Posted Speed Limits

By Tom Schad, LLV Ranger Chief Deputy This past summer, the Ranger Security Staff received many complaints about vehicles and Motor Driven Recreation Vehicles (MDRVs) speeding on Village roads. As of July 2018, we recorded 10 accidents this year which is five more than last year. Even one of our own Rangers, who was coming into work on his motorcycle doing the speed limit, was run off the road by a guest of a property owner.

Now that school is back in session, we will begin seeing school buses around the Village picking up or dropping off children.

This is a good time to address the speeding and traffic laws we have in Locust Lake Village.

Motor vehicles share the roads in the Village with a variety of transportation including bicycles, ATVs, golf carts and pedestrians. Maximum speed limits are posted throughout the community. The maximum speed on any road within the Village is twenty-five (25) miles per hour. The maximum speed limit in an amenity area (e.g., access roads, parking lots) is ten (10) miles per hour. Speed limits are posted on roadways and at facilities and amenities.

The Rules and Regulations of the Village, especially when it comes to driving LLV’s roads, cover property owners, renters, and guests. It is important that everyone regardless of age operates their vehicles within the posted speed limits.

Copies of the Rules and Regulations can be picked up at the administration office for ongoing reference. It is suggested that a copy be posted in each home and periodically reviewed so that property owners, renters, and guests are better informed and can become increasingly safety minded.

Security Rangers have always tried to be considerate during traffic stops with property owners, renters and visitors/ contractors in the Village. Most of the time we give the violator a warning. Unfortunately, some people are taking advantage of the kindness that has been extended. With that, the Ranger Patrol has been instructed to begin issuing citations for excessive speeding and stop sign violations. We are not doing this as a revenue generator but as a safety precaution.

Caraballo Rejoins Rangers Over this past summer, the Security Department hired another part-time Ranger to its team. I am happy to inform the LLV community that Jeff Caraballo has accepted our job offer to re-join the LLV family. Jeff had previously worked in our Maintenance Department before retiring back in April of 2018. Prior to his maintenance background, Jeff had a worked in security with his last three employers.

Ranger Jeff Caraballo

Jeff said that he decided to come out of retirement because he misses the interactions he had with the staff and the friendly people in the Village. He has a passion for detail and is quick to observe things out of the ordinary. So having a sharp mind is vital for a security position, and will certainly benefit all who live and visit LLV. Jeff has already come up with a suggestion to color code our 10’s codes list. This new position should be an easy transition for him. We are convinced that with his knowledge and experience in security and of the Village, he will be another added layer of success to Security’s quality efforts and mission.

LLV RULES & REGULATIONS

Be Aware and Beware

For a better informed community, the Security Department presents excerpts from the Locust Lake Village Community, Neighborhood & Architectural Rules & Regulations. The Locust Lake Village Property Owners Association has established these rules and regulations to prevent harm to the environment or to property values or other adverse effect by nuisances or other conditions detrimental to the health and welfare of the owners.

Trees

Locust Lake Village (LLV) property owners will most likely want to spruce up their properties for the fall. In addition to weed-whacking, leaf-blowing, and leaf-raking, there may be a need to remove trees that could pose a threat to homes and properties. There is a procedure to follow before cutting down a tree.

All LLV property owners shall apply for a permit to remove any tree(s) six (6) inches or larger in diameter. Applications for tree cutting can be obtained at the LLV office at no charge. Before the permit is issued, an inspection of the property shall be conducted. The tree(s) for which the permit is being issued shall be clearly marked. Only the tree(s) that have been marked by the LLV manager or agent shall be cut and/or removed.

After the permit is issued, LLV Security shall attach the permit in a visible location on the property, and shall be valid for sixty (60) days from the time of issue. Failure to obtain a permit or cutting of any tree(s) on an expired permit shall result in a violation with a fine of $250 per tree and the required replacement with a tree(s) indigenous to Northeast Pennsylvania.

Owners are required to remove fallen trees from improved properties when:

• • • •

The tree is located in an Association easement area.

The tree is situated in the open

The tree is considered a nuisance to neighbors This should occur in a timely manner

Copies of LLV Rules & Regulations are available at the LLV Administration Office.

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Inside & Outside the Village HERE COMES FALL

LLV Calendar of Events

Houses of Worship

More events will be added throughout the fall. 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.

Weekly Activities: • Tuesdays – Adult Cards and Games, 1 – 4 p.m. at The Chalet

• Saturday, Oct. 20 – Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m. at The Chalet

Seasonal Activities:

• Sunday, Nov. 11 – Veteran’s Day Breakfast, 9 a.m. – Noon at The Chalet, VETERANS EAT FREE!

• T uesdays – Bible Study, 7 p.m. at the Administration Office

• Wednesday Oct. 3 – Weekly Luncheons Resume, 12 – 2 p.m. at The Chalet

• Saturday, Oct. 6 – Fall Festival & Chili Cook-off, 12 – 3 p.m. East Lake • K araoke, Pizza and Wings, 6 – 9 p.m. at The Chalet

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

• Saturday, Oct. 27 – Kids Halloween Party, 12 – 2 p.m. at The Chalet

• Thursday, Nov. 15 – Book Club Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Administration Office

• Saturday, Nov. 17 – LLV/POA Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m. at The Chalet

• Saturday, Dec. 8 – Kids Christmas Party, 12 – 2 p.m. at The Chalet, Hosted by the LLV Anglers Club

• Saturday, Dec. 15 – LLV/POA Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m. at The Chalet • Thursday, Dec. 27 – LLV Day at Kalahari Resort. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

• Thursday Oct. 18 – Book Club Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Administration Office

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CLOSING OUT WITH A BANG

Busy Weekend Makes For Labor Day Fun

LABOR DAY: Lobster Bake

Locust Lake Village bid farewell to summer in true LLV style with a Labor Day Weekend filled with fun and excitement.

The last Friday Night Bar-B-Que of the season brought in a near record crowd of hungry diners the evening of Aug. 31. The menu was geared to meet any number of summer appetites: ribs, chicken, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, turkey burgers, hot dogs, and sausage. Sides included: cream of chicken with wild rice soup; baked beans; macaroni and cheese; potato salad; macaroni salad; broccoli salad; seafood salad; cucumber and onion; fruit salad and lettuce salad; and ice cream. “What a way to begin a Labor Day weekend,” said Nicole Hill, LLV recreation director.

“A lot of work went into this final bar-b-que from the cooks, the runners, the servers, the cashiers—both before and after the event.”

Doing its part as a good community citizen, LLV, in conjunction with Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church, held the annual bake sale Aug. 31, Sept.

1-2 to benefit the Five Loaf House located on Firehouse Road in Pocono Pines. The Five Loaf House is the home of the Top of the Mountain Ecumenical Food Pantry located in the former Lake House Restaurant.

Held in LLV’s administration office’s conference room with a wide array of homemade pies, cookies, cakes, and specialty items that would make a confectionary chef’s head spin, proceeds totaled $1,150. One of the most popular summertime events at LLV was held Saturday, Sept. 1. The Seventh annual Cardboard Boat Race paddled its way around Pines Lake with three divisions: junior paddlers, adult paddlers, and senior paddlers. Three heats sailed from Pines Lake Beach between 1 and 3 p.m. to vie for trophies for first place finishes and for category trophies for most creative, silliest, patriotic, team spirit, and best movie theme. A huge crowd gathered on the beach to cheer on the field of 18 entries. Later that evening, a summer beach party with DJ and bonfire kept weekend festivities going.

More than a few people have said that if there’s one thing LLVers know how to do it’s eat. In keeping with that tradition, the Labor Day Lobster Bake capped off the weekend’s culinary activities. From 4 to 7 p.m., LLVers and their guests feasted on 150 lobsters with melted butter as the headliner. If you hadn’t pre-ordered the tasty crustaceans, the menu also offered: hamburgers and cheeseburgers; veggie burgers; and chicken sandwiches. Corn on the cob, macaroni salad, broccoli salad, and cole slaw were along as side orders.Young and old also were treated to a hay ride through the Village courtesy of the Maintenance Department.

After the lobster bake, folks began to make their way to East Lake to stake out their spots for the annual Fireworks Show which began at about 8:45 p.m. “This is the perfect way to close out the summer,” said Hill. Hundreds filled the East Lake beach and picnic grounds as well as spots near or on the lake parking lot for the show.With eyes skyward, the crowd was dazzled by a brilliant and varied show of multi-colored fireworks that climbed high over the lake to burst into shimmering bolts of gold, green, and red that streaked across the sky. Magnificent starbursts of glittering gold followed by rapid fire bursts of Roman candles that screeched through the darkness electrified the standing-room-only crowd throughout the show. “We hope that everyone enjoyed a safe and festive weekend in the Village,” said Community Manager Don Fantry. “Our thanks to our resident volunteers, our recreation department, security, and our maintenance staff for putting together a most memorable Labor Day weekend.”

The Bojon Family and friends prepare to take a hay ride around the Village with the help of Maintenance Department personnel Justin Henry and Hommy Gonzalez.

Barbara Halligan serves up corn on the cob while Terry Jones keeps things fresh in the buffet line during the LLV Labor Day Lobster Bake.

Cook Tom Spitz “cracks” a lobster as Bob Leonard prepares to deliver an order to the buffet line.

The volunteer contingent that kept the food coming during LLV’s Labor Day Lobster Bake are, from left, Helen Leonard, Bob Leonard, Nicole Hill, Steve Geffen, Dee Kasarda, and Tom Spitz. Not pictured but part of the contingent were Diane DiSandro, Carrie Pohl, Jenny Odyniec, and Dawn Dayton.

FIREWORKS!

The sky over East Lake was filled with a dazzling display of fireworks as an enormous audience of LLVers and their guests closed out the Labor Day weekend in fine Village style.

Bake Sale Linda Buscavage, of the LLV Administration Staff, points out a taste-tempting ring cake for Veronica Howtz while Carl Sultana is beginning to have his hands full with baked goodies during LLV’s annual Bake Sale in conjunction with Pocono Wesleyan Church to benefit the Five Loaf House food pantry in Pocono Pines.

Bob Wolek, far right, sizes up the table that offered a veritable cornucopia of cookies, cakes, pies, brownies, and cupcakes among others in the administration office’s conference room.

Hundreds of LLVers and their guests marvel at the Village’s annual Fireworks Show held Sunday night, Sept. 2 at East Lake.

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Part of the enormous crowd out to cheer on their favorites line the beach at Pines Lake for the Seventh annual Locust Lake Village Cardboard Boat Race. –Photo by Fran Odyniec

As the only entry in the first ever 55 and over Senior Division, John Ricevuto took the honors with a hearty and quick-paced ceremonial lap. LLV Recreation Director Nicole Hill presented Ricevuto with his trophy. –Photo by Scott Beadenkopf

With their best greaser poses, the Schlofer family took the “Best Movie Theme” category with their boat “Greased Lightning.”—Photo by Fran Odyniec

DON’T GIVE UP THE SHIP!

Three Divisions Compete In Seventh Cardboard Boat Race With a total field of 18 entries, the Seventh annual Locust Lake Village Cardboard Boat Race shoved off in three separate heats Saturday afternoon, Sept. 1 from the beach at Pines Lake. In addition to the established youth paddlers and adult paddlers divisions, a senior division was included for this race. Hundreds of LLVers and their guests lined the beach from the start line to the finish line, and erupted in cheers as each heat began and roared on their favorites through each heat. “We wanted to create more interest and excitement while being fair to the senior paddlers,” explained Nicole Hill, LLV racing and recreation director. “The senior division is intended to level the ‘paddling’ field, so to speak.”

Under the rules of the LLV Boat Race Commission, in order to qualify for category prizes, each boat is required to cross the finish line at the Pines Lake boat launch, regardless of position.

That meant that if a boat sank on the course, its crew was required to drag or push their craft to cross the finish line to qualify.

The boats navigated a course from the northeast end of the beach out to and around the dock and the AquaGlide, then a slight turn to the left and into the home stretch and the finish line.

While skies were cloudy and overcast with the temperature at 72 degrees, the water temperature was an inviting 68 degrees, according to Miss Dee Kasarda who co-anchored the race’s anchor desk with Fran Odyniec. Both provided commentary during the event and called the countdowns and the heats.

“The crowd buzzed with anticipation before each heat,” said Odyniec. “Then, you could feel the excitement build as shove-off time approached. At the starting siren, the crowd let

go with tons of cheers.”

Kasarda assured the huge crowd that no ducks were harmed In the production of duct tape.

In order to enter the race, each boat and crew were required to abide by the following rules: Duct tape may be used to reinforce the boat’s seams.

The hull may be wrapped in duct tape. 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.

All contestants are to maintain decorum and dignity expected of yachtsmen.

Showman, the Burdette/Sweeny Family; third place, Incrediboat, the Collingborn Family.

Category winners were: Best Movie Theme, Greased Lightning, the Schlofer Family; Patriotic, Stars & Stripes, the Ricevuto Family; Most Creative, Hawaii 4-O, the Ricevuto Family; Team Spirit, Incrediboat, the Collingborn Family; and Silliest, Castaway 1 and 2, the Schinzer and Helmandollar Families.

Due to a late scratch of The Battle Bus, the only entry in the senior division was Stars & Stripes captained by John Ricevuto. Ricevuto was asked to do a complete ceremonial lap of the course. His dexterity and smoothness in navigating the course elicited cheers and applause from the beach.

Asked if he would do it again next year, he hesitated until the crowd shouted their wishes for him to come back. “I guess so, Ruciveto replied.

Explaining that they decided to name their boat “Hawaii 4-0” because there were four of them as crew, the Ricevutos paddled their way to the “Most Creative” award.

–Photo by Scott Beadenkopf

The Collingborn Family did justice to their boat, “Incrediboat,” by hand-painting each of the crew members’ orange t-shirts with a yellow “I” for “Incrediboat” on a circular black field. Each of the crew also wore black pants and black masks, as modeled by Dylan Collingborn and Maddie Collingborn, two of the crew. For their efforts they were awarded the trophy for “Team Spirit.” –Photos by Fran Odyniec

Another developing trend among entrants was a full execution of some of the vessels’ themes. Among them, the S.S. Minnow featured all The same boat could be entered the characters from the TV Show Gilligan’s Island. Greased in more than one division.

Lightning had two crews: two ladies in pink poodle skirts The Boat Race Commission’s for the youth division and two anonymous judge inspected ladies in “greaser attire” for the each vessel before the start of adult division. The crew of the each heat then certified that Incrediboat not only painted each vessel crossed the finish line. After certification, the judge their boat with a stylized “I” logo, but the logo also was named the first, second, and These guys and girl, the Schinzels and the Helmandollars, took “Silliest” third place finishers followed by hand painted on each crew honors with their boats “Castaway 1 member’s shirt. the category winners.

Any intentional interference on the water between one boat and another results in disqualification of the initiator.

In the youth division, top three finishers were: first place, Stars & Stripes, the Ricevuto Family; second place, Greased Lightning, the Schlofer Family; third place, The Battle Bus, the King Family.

In the adult division, top three finishers were: first place, S.S. Minnow, the Ricevuto Family; second place, The Greatest

LLV Boat Race Commissioner Hill extended the appreciation of the commission and the LLV Recreation Department to LLV’s lifeguards who monitored the race from kyaks stationed along the course and to the LLV Maintenance Department for their work in setting up the anchor desk and sound system.

& 2.” –Photo by Scott Beadenkopf

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Putting their best patriotic paddles forward, Taylor and Joey Ricevuto turned the tide and captured the “Most Patriotic” award with their boat “Stars and Stripes.” LLV Recreation Director Nicole Hill presented the award with race co-anchor Fran Odyniec in the background. –Photo by Scott Beadenkopf

Outdoing themselves with a “Gilligan’s Island” theme, the Burton Family finished first in the Adult Paddlers Division with LLV Recreation Director Nicole Hill presenting the trophy. From the left, that’s Gilligan, Ginger, and the Captain.

–Photo by Scott Beadenkopf

SUMMER REDUX PARADE DAY

LLV Golf Carters Go All Out

By Barbara Halligan,Villager Roving Reporter There are more than just a few folks in the Village who like a parade, especially a golf cart parade. Saturday June 30 dawned into a bright, warm day at Locust Lake Village (LLV), just the right kind of morning for a golf cart parade. A legion of happy faces and excited kids were looking forward to getting started. Line-up began in the parking lot at Pines Lake at 9 a.m. with roll out (err… step off) at 10 a.m. to parade throughout the Village. With prizes at stake for most creative, most original, and most patriotic golf carts, competition proved to be stiff among the more than 30 entries—not so unusual for this annual event that brings out the imagination and creativity of LLVers. LLV POA Board Member Diane DiSandro, riding with her granddaughter Ami, said as start time approached, “This is a fine tradition and a great way to express our patriotism.”

The Schlofer family, also repeat winners, lasered in “Most Creative” with their Star Wars theme. – Photo by Barbara Halligan

Longtime Security Ranger Joe Becker, a 22-year veteran of the LLV Ranger Security Force, has worked this parade since the very first one, about 20 years ago. As first in line with his security vehicle, he said, “I make sure to give everyone a long ride as we parade through the Village. People enjoy that.” When asked about his most unusual parade experience, Becker said, “One year, about 15 years ago, there were so many golf carts, they were lined up out on the road (Stag Road).”

Louise Tracey and her family, from Branchburg, N.J., have had a house in the Village for 35 years, but this was the first time they had entered the parade. With their theme of “Washington Crossing the Delaware,” son Dean Tracey, dressed as George Washington, said he was “hoping for a win.”

Joan King’s family, her daughter Casey Colarusso along with her daughters Sienna, 11, and Tara, 9, and family friend Jillian Kolk, almost 12, combined the Fourth of July theme with a Star Wars theme, focusing on the newer “Force Awakens” version of the series. “I love Star Wars,” said Sienna. “It’s fun,” chimed in Tara. Joan has been a Village resident since the 1970s, and became a full-time resident in 1990.

Brandy Burton and Aislinn Conetta with a bevy of island girls took “Most Original” for their work in creating a Hawaiian theme. –Photo by Barbara Halligan

Kylie McCallion chose an “America” theme focusing on Izzy, her six-year-old Boxer/Bulldog. “Our goal is to have fun,” said Kylie, a part-time resident from Downingtown, Pa. When the ten o’clock hour arrived, it was time to “roll out.” A welcome breeze accompanied the carters on their trip around the village as spectators cheered them along the route. One group of parade fans served drinks to the carters as they passed by.

The Miller family did a “two-peat” for “Most Patriotic” with their entry’s “Fourth of July” theme. –Photo by Barbara Halligan

Back at Pines Lake, the judges had their work cut out for them. And the winners are: Most Patriotic: The Miller family, a four-time parade participant, took the honors again this year: Ron, Debbie, Little Ron, Angie,Veronica, Sandy, Ryan, Kaylie, Kenzie, and last, but not least, “The Princess” herself, Gram.

Most Creative: The Schlofer family, long-time parade participants, lovers of Star Wars, and repeat winners: Lucy, Mark, Molly, and Noah. They created the Millennium Falcon with Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca and Yoda.

Most Original: Brandy Burton and Aislinn Conetta with a Hawaiian theme saluting the 50th state. They were accompanied by some beautiful island girls who brought a decided degree of authenticity to the entry.

Every parade needs a cleanup crew, and the Golf Cart Parade was no exception. Aboard their own cart and identifying themselves as “Thing 1,” “Thing 2,” “Thing 3,” “Thing 4,” and “Thing 5,” the community-minded quintet followed the parade and picked up anything that might have dropped or fallen off.

Dean Tracey as George Washington, snaps a salute from his cart “Washington Crossing the Delaware.” --Photo by Barbara Halligan

INDEPENDENCE CARNIVAL

Kids Go For Fun, Food, And Games

By Barbara Halligan,Villager Roving Reporter

Daschel, 6, with his mother Rebekah Brown, said his favorite attraction was the extreme obstacle course. –Photo by Barbara Halligan

The McFadden clan, Mark, 15, Maggie, 13, and Molly, 11, with their friends Griffen Burnes, 16, Avery Kelly, 13, and Gabriella Inannetta, 11, stand before one of their favorite attractions, the sports center. –Photo by Barbara Halligan

With the Fourth of July falling mid-week this year, the Independence Day Kids Carnival, the annual favorite event where kids of all ages come to have good fun, good food, and to win a few prizes took place Saturday, June 30 on the East Lake ball field. Attractions included a rock climbing wall, extreme obstacle course, sports inflatable, and kids bounces and slides. There also were games such as: duck match, ring toss, frog hop, bean bag toss, gator gulp, sand dig, and a lollipop tree among others. Former community manager Dan Dougherty Jr. present at the festivities, commented, “It’s always a great event. The kids have a lot of fun and it’s one of the year’s favorite activities.” Nancy Richards, one of the many event volunteers added, “This carnival gets better every year.”

Saying “kids of all ages” isn’t just a pithy cliché. The McFadden clan, from the Reading, Pa. area, included Mark, 15, Maggie, 13, and Molly, 11, as well as friends Griffen Burnes, 16, Avery Kelly, 13, and Gabriella Iannetta, 11. A vote taken among them on their favorite carnival activities resulted in a tie between the rock climbing wall and the sports center for first with the game wheel and the extreme obstacle course tied for second.

Rebekah Brown and her son Daschel, 6, from Brooklyn, N.Y., who have been part-time LLV residents for the last five years, were taking a short time-out from the afternoon’s activities. Asked his favorite attraction, Daschel said, pointing to the extreme obstacle course, “That thing over there.”

Ellen McDaniel and her boys Jake, 9, Bryce, 7, Gavin, 5, and Jude, 9 months, liked the rock climbing attraction and the games --Photo by Barbara Halligan

Taking a slide was one of the fun things to do at the LLV Kids Carnival. –Photo by Barbara Halligan

Mary Ellen McDaniel, a two-year LLV resident from Philadelphia, had her four boys in tow. Each lad had his favorite attraction: Jake, 9, loved the rock climbing wall; Bryce, 7, and Gavin, 5, both liked playing the games best. But nine-month old Jude seemed to keep his opinion to himself, perhaps with an eye on next year’s Independence Day Kids Carnival. “We always want to make sure that kids of all ages have fun,” said LLV Recreation Director Nicole Hill. “And our volunteers and folks from our Recreation Committee are the behind-the-scenes people who make it all happen.”

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SUMMER REDUX

Competition heats up at the First LLV Cornhole Tournament held Saturday, July 7 on the East Lake ballfield.

The championship round pitted the Ricevutos vs. the Sartori, as Joey Ricevuto follows through on his sidearm delivery.

FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES

LLV Cornhole Tournament Debuts With 31 Teams Thirty-one teams competed in the first Locust Lake Village Cornhole Tournament held Saturday, July 7 on the ball field at East Lake as part of the Village’s Independence Week festivities. With a near-perfect blue sky morning to start, the teams drew their numbers from a bucket to determine first round seeding. As they paired off behind the boards in their respective lanes to begin the first round of the double elimination event,Village Community Manager Don Fantry, serving as tournament referee, reviewed the rules. “We’re all here to have some fun,” Fantry announced. “We supply the bean bags, no personal bags are permitted. An 11-0 mercy rule is in effect.”

He added that scoring was to be done on the honor system, and that he, as referee, would have the last say in any disputes.

“This looks like a lot of fun,” said Kevin Friel, one of the more serious cornhole players. “They should do this every weekend.” Friel pointed out that his family plays cornhole on their patio at home. “It’s a game that the whole family can play together. Anybody can play,” he said. His wife Laura agreed with a resounding, “Absolutely!”

_______ and his son Ben took second place in the Firs LLV Cornhole Tournament.

First cousins Mike and Mike Vizzarri took third place in the tournament.

Referee and then Assistant Manager Don Fantry goes over some of the ground rules for the First LVV Cornhole Tournament with Mike and Mike Vizzarri.

Ken Ricevuto and his son Joey won the championship in the First LLV Cornhole Tournament.

“It’s a blast,” Friel added. “We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t.” While his team lasted only into the mid-rounds, Tom Bradbury, watching the continuing action from the sidelines, said, “It is a lot of fun playing with family and friends, and you get the chance to meet new neighbors.” He remarked that his daughter’s 18-year-old boyfriend carried his team. Nevertheless, Bradbury said of the tournament, “This is a good tradition to start.”

The championship round pitted family against family as the Sartoris took on the Ricevutos with the Ricevutos winning 2013. “I couldn’t be more excited,” said Ken Ricevuto who teamed up with his son Joey. “I was excited to win it with my son.”

Ben Sartori, who is Joey Ricevuto’s cousin, said after the hard fought final under a hot sun, “I feel great. It’s especially fun to play with Joey and Uncle Ken in the finals.” Ken Ricevuto added with a somewhat exhausted laugh, “We managed to survive.

Of course we’ll come back next year. We kept first and second place in the family.” Ben made it clear: “We’ll be back next year—definitely.”

Former community manager Dan Dougherty Jr who officiated the tournament with now community manager Don Fantry said, “I don’t believe the attendance. I think we can put this down as a winner.”

BARK AND MEOW AT THE BEACH

Family Pet Show Brings Out The Best You’ve probably heard of Major League Baseball’s “Bark in the Park” event. But have you ever heard of “Bark at the Beach?” Well, it took place at LLV’s Pines Lake Beach on Sunday morning, July 8 with the Village’s “Family Fun Pet Show.” It was open to dogs and cats of all ages and breeds. Said Nicole Hill, president of the LLV Kennel Club (LLVKC) and LLV recreation director, “This was a day fit for a dog or cat or any other animal, for that matter. The judges really had to work hard to create categories for all the entries, but they did it. No animal went home without an award.”

Following LLVKC procedures, each entrant was individually paraded before the three judges, and either asked to perform a trick or go freelance, much to the delight and approval of the audience.

After reviewing the field, the judges asked the entrants to take one more walk for a final evaluation, and to join the other entrants in a semi-circle before the judges. “All the dogs and the one cat were well behaved, and seemed to enjoy the limelight,” said Hill.

The sole feline entry was Lucy, a 13-year-old longhair, owned by Karen Avery. Lucy showed no signs of nervousness in light of the competition from the canines. In fact, Lucy took her category of fearless/sophisticated/bravest paws down.

The oldest dog award went to the Lowe family’s Oakley, a 15-year-old German Shepherd, who is deaf. Five-year-old Hanna, a Boston Terrier, owned by the Nappi family, received best dressed and Lucy, the Sweeten family’s eight-month-old-Golden Retriever, received the most inquisitive/well trained award. The Jung family had three Labrador Retrievers in the field: five-year-old Ranger, a Red Fox, took sunkissed; five-year-old Sugar, a Yellow Lab, and 12-year-old Kandy retrieved the sweetest award. Betty Powers’ seven-year-old Kaya, a Husky, got fluffiest honors. Teddy, the Coyles’ four-year-old Lhasaapso/Yorkshire Terrier, corralled the adventurous award. LunaLemor, Maelin Dunleavy’s one-year-old Pocket Beagle, barked her way to noisiest honors. The Rezner family’s four-year-old Ruby, a King Charles Cavalier, took away the happiest award.

Joey and Taylor Ricevuto’s Lizzie, a three-year-old Goldendoodle, wrapped up the best smile award. Seven-year-old Willow, the Swartzwelders’ seven-year-old King Charles Spaniel, won the shyest award. The O’Mahoney family’s Montana, snuck in with the fashionably late/most energetic award.

The entire field takes one last pose to conclude the LLV Family Fun Pet Show held Sunday morning, July 8 at Pines Lake.

Judges for the show were: Carrie Pohl, Becca Spitz and Dawn Dayton and their friend Laura. Fran Odyniec, who handled MC duty, said in his remarks, “While the judges had a tough time deciding category awards, every pet was a winner.”

After all, an LLV dog or a cat are a Villager’s best friend.

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SUMMER REDUX ANGLERS’ FISH FRY

Good Eats, Good Neighbors A little bit of rain didn’t dampen the 25th annual LLV Anglers Club Fish Fry held Saturday evening, Aug. 11 at The Chalet. “It’s a good time,” said Joe McCusker, Anglers Club secretary, as he and Jim Finnegan manned fryers out on the deck of The Chalet to prepare 80 trout fillets.

Meanwhile, Dave Chorney was busy inside deboning smoked trout for inclusion in the buffet.

All that was needed to partake of the annual feast was a property owners blue wrist band; the Anglers took care of the rest. “It’s our way to give back to the community,” said Anglers President Tom Rafter. “LLVers support our lake stockings and participate in our events. This is for everybody.” In addition to the boatload of salads, sides and smoked trout, fried fish, hot dogs and hamburgers rounded out the buffet table offerings. Across the room, the dessert buffet served up a pastry chef’s dream of pies, cupcakes, pizzelles, carrot cake, cookies, mini apple cake, brownies, and chocolate cream pudding delight. Free soda, water, and coffee also were for the sipping.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of the annual biggest catch from the members fishing contest which was held on Saturday, June 9 at Pines Lake. With Tom Rafter, Sue Petro, last year’s winner with a 3 lb. 7 oz. largemouth bass, awarded the rotating award to Reba Lawhorn who landed a 4 lb. 14 oz. largemouth bass at this year’s contest. “I hope you have as many smiles as I had when looking at this award every day,” said Petro as she handed the plaque to Lawhorn. Rafter also presented Lawhorn with a personal trophy to mark her achievement. “We’ve been tweaking the times for the Fish Fry,” he said. “We decided a couple of years ago on 4 to 7 p.m. to give us some breathing room. When we had a later start, there was too much volume at one time. Now we have a steady flow.”

Anne Rafter prepares corn on the cob for the Anglers Fish Fry.

There is always good attendance at the Anglers’ Fish Fry because it is free and is open to all LLV property owners in good standing.

Besides the wrist band requirement, another change this year was to make the event a BYOB affair. “We did this so that there wouldn’t be an abundance of strangers,” continued Rafter. “This makes it more social and is a positive reflection on the Locust Lake Village community.”

Rafter’s wife Anne provided some history on the Fish Fry. “Originally, we planned on having it at Pines Lake,” she said of the first fry, “but it rained. So, we asked the community manager if we could move it up to The Chalet.”

With the OK in the net, so to speak, Angler Ron Land got on the phone and contacted as many people as he could with the change in fry site.

“Good neighbors,” is the way Finnegan described the atmosphere of a fish fry. “They can tell fish stories,” McCusker added with a laugh.Twentyfive years later and as many fish fries and probably far more fish stories, the move to The Chalet seems to have worked out for the best.

Sue Petro, right, winner of the 2017 contest, hands Reba Lawhorn the Anglers’ rotating trophy for the largest fish caught at the club’s 2018 Members Fishing Contest. Lawhorn caught a 4 lb. 14 oz. largemouth bass, and was later presented a plaque by Anglers President Tom Rafter to commemorate her victory thus year.

TALES OF WONDER AND DELIGHT

Storyteller Ingrid Bohn Enchants And Engages Another installment of the Locust Lake Village “Storytelling Time” series unfolded early Saturday evening, Aug. 25 on the beach at Pines Lake. Storyteller Ingrid Bohn enraptured her audience of kids and kids-at-heart with folk tales that contained messages to which the audience could relate and participate in song and gestures as well as poems from her character Silly Sally. The only challenge was to use your imagination. In “A Little Red House Without a Door and a Star Inside,” young Bobby was bored with nothing to do. His mother decided to send him on an adventure that would be the best ever during which he would encounter a farmer, a granny, and the apple blossom queen in his quest for “a little red house without a door and a star inside.” Bobby’s quest seemed hopeless as no one could tell him where he could find such a little red house until the apple blossom queen gave him an apple. She showed him two sides of the red apple that she had split to show the star inside formed by the split.

Bohn proved the point by displaying such an apple.

As Silly Sally, Bohn read poems that told of bad, gross childhood habits, which brought smiles and chuckles from the audience. Back in the persona of the storyteller, Bohn warned the audience of a witch who lived somewhere in the Village, which could be the reason why kids were missing their Halloween candies. She described the witch as a hag-like person, bent and shriveled. Bohn asked the kids in the audience to stand to help her portray how the witch could have died in various circumstances by proclaiming, “The witch is dead. How did she die?” The answer was in the different poses or contortions the kids would make following Bohn’s lead. Probably the most compelling story was the Brazilian folk tale “Paca and the Beetle.” Paca, a piglike rodent with white dots and bown stripes on its side, has short ears and a hardly visible tail.

One day in the forest along the Amazon River, a beetle, admiring a brilliantly colored macnaw (parrot like bird) asked the bird how he could have such colors on his shell. It was decided that a race to the river between the beetle and the paca would result in the winner getting a colorful make over. The paca would receive a yellow coat with the spots of the jaguar; the beetle, a shell with the brilliant colors of the macnaw. The paca boasted that he could easily beat the beetle, and took his good old time in setting out for the river, stopping to munch on vegetation along the way. When the paca reached the river, he was shocked to see the beetle in a tree with the macnaw. What the paca didn’t realize was that beetles have wings, and that they don’t brag about it. So, the macnaw granted the beetle 1,000 specs of gold and color while the paca slowly sulked off into the forest still with his brown coat. That is why to this day beetles have beautiful colors.

Those were just three of the tales, poems, and songs with which Bohn engaged her audience on Pines Lake beach in another “Storytelling Time.”

Storyteller Ingrid Bohn engages her audience with a tale of an old witch who lives somewhere in the Village and steals Halloween candy from children.

Bohn gets her audience to become part of the story of the old witch.

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SUMMER REDUX

Pat “Hot Walker” Hallohan works another parimutuel window at “Night at the Races.”

Mike Petro likes the sound of funny money between races at “Night at the Races.”

Bob “Belmont Bobby” Boyer takes a bet at one of the parimutuel windows.

IT WAS POST TIME

Fortifying themselves for an evening of racing, Lorraine Burke, Sue and Mike Petro, and Pat Hiddleson near the finish line of the buffet at LLV’s “Night at the Races.”

Racing Night at Chalet Downs The money was funny but the roar of the crowd was real during the annual Night at the Races held Saturday night, Aug. 18 at Chalet Downs. The 10-race card turned LLV’s Chalet into a grandstand of fun and excitement preceded by a buffet dinner that served up chicken marsala, beef tenderloin, and shrimp over linguine prepared by Cook Tom Spitz and company assisted by Caroline “Clocker” Basile, Terry “Top Line” Jones and Dawn “Daily Double” Dayton. “The Recreation Committee did it again,” said Locust Lake Village Racing Commissioner and Recreation Director Nicole Hill of the evening. “We had a winning trifecta of fun, food, and friendship.”

Through the magic of video and The Chalet’s big screen, fans were transported to Florida and River Downs, where they had their choice of ten horses in each race with names like Close Shave, Snack Bar, Ex Lax, Stale Bread, and Flannel Underwear among 95 other monikers. Fran Odyniec served as the Downs race track announcer. Odyniec periodically quizzed the crowd with horse racing trivia. One example: What was so different about American Pharoah, the Triple Crown winner in 2015? The misspelling of “Pharoah,” which should have been “Pharaoh.”

“This is fun,” said Amanda Hinkle who was seated with her group at one of the more rambunctious tables. “I’m picking horses by name and it’s working out for me.” Her husband Michael, who Amanda said kept shouting in her ear, resigned himself to her good fortune. “She earned three times what I won,” he sighed. Sandy Marsh, unofficial spokesperson for the group, laughed, “We’re a fun table of friends and family, and have a good time together—plus we had to win.”

In the final individual tally from each table, Amanda finished with $112 in winnings, good enough for third place in the night’s top six winners. Two pari-mutuel windows, operated by Bob “Bobby Belmont” Boyer and Pat “Hotwalker” Holohan, took two-dollar bets before each race. Under Locust Lake Racing Commission rules, one betting amount of $2 is permitted, but fans could purchase as many tickets as they liked in denominations of $2. Betting is only for win, no place or show. Selling the funny money was Carrie “Post Time” Pohl.

Said a slightly befuddled but happy Steve Pace as he approached the pari-mutuel window next to the video screen before one race, “I had places and shows and could have won a lot!” Fans were asked to go on the honor system in tallying their individual winnings at the end of the evening. LLV Racing Commissioner Nicole Hill certified the winnings for the following prizes: Mary Hile: $280 for a $50 gift card; Conor Hile: $270 for a $25 gift card; and Amanda Hinkle: $112 for an LLV tote/beach bag and coasters.

There was a three-way tie at $96 for fourth, fifth, and sixth between Bill Burke, Kim Russo, and Isabelle Wenling for: LLV hats, LLV bottle cozzie, key chains and playing cards. Tom Rafter, longtime president of the LLV Anglers Club, was at a table with his wife Anne. Asked if he had been fishing for winners through the evening, Rafter replied, “I’d come back. This was terrific. I could have done better with horses [than fishing].” Well, maybe for one night.

LUAU AND PIG ROAST

The LLV Way To Spend A Mid-Summer’s Evening So there weren’t any palm trees, and the Pacific Ocean doesn’t lap up by the Locust Lake Pavilion, but that didn’t stop LLV’s Luau and Pig Roast, held Saturday evening, July 28 at the Pavilion. “It’s always been a popular event,” said Nicole Hill, the Village’s recreation director. “So we decided to roll it out again as a perfect laid-back event for the middle of the summer.”

To help set the mood, everyone received a lei as a sign of welcome and friendship. However, the aroma of roast pig wafted across the pavilion as folks made their way along the buffet line winding up at the fresh roast pork item. Other items on the menu included: chicken quarters, cheese and veggie burgers, corn on the cob, Preparing corn for the Luau and Pig Roast are mashed potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, watermelon, (from left): Sandy Marsh, Dee Kasarda, and Caroline Basile. soda, and juices.

Making sure everyone gets a ley, Pat Holohan (left) and Carrie Pohl greet folks at the Pavilion.

Cook Tom Spitz did the roasting honors of the 140 lb. pig. “We coated the pig with an apple sugar brine to give it a nicer taste,” Spitz explained as he peeled and pulled away the meat. “When you pull the pork and it falls apart, that’s pulled pork,” he added with a wink. Spitz also made the potato salad which was met with more than one rave review.

As TAG’s DJ provided a range of background and dance music, all available tables were quickly claimed. The Rowand and Tedesco families were finishing up their Luau dinner at the Pavilion. “This is really nice,” said Zack Rowand, who was seated with his wife Cathy and their children Chase, 4, and Zane, 7. “Good food. Good music.” Cathy added, “I think it’s great. There is a lot of options.”

The Rowand and Tedesco families bring their appetites to the table at the Luau and Pig Roast. On the right of the table are: Zack and Cathy Rowand, Andrew Tedesco, 5, Chase Rowand, 4, and Zane Rowand, 7.

On the left side of the table are: Mike and Kerry Tedesco and Dominick Tedesco, 9.

Kerry Tedesco, who was with her husband Mike and their children Andrew, 5, and Dominick, 9, said of the event, “It’s wonderful to be with family and friends.” Seated at an adjoining table and joining in on the feast were Rudolph Tedesco, father of Ralph, Ralph and his wife, JoAnne. The Tedescos are longtime LLV residents: Rudolph has had property since 1964; Ralph and Joanne, since 1984.

With plates nearly cleared and the sun beginning to set in the West, the Rowand and Tedesco table gave their rating of the event: Eight thumbs-up.

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Cook Tom Spitz tends to the roasted 140lb. pig during LLV’s Luau and Pig Roast at the Pavilion at Locust Lake.

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SUMMER REDUX

Anglers Secretary Joe McCusker congratulates Michael MacAdam on his first place finish with a 2.7 lb. largemouth bass.

After they swapped fishing stories, the 12 families who participated in the LLV Anglers Club’s Family Fishing Contest gathered for a team shot on the shore of Pines Lake.

Dylan and Ben Budraitis are congratulated by Anglers Secretary Joe McCusker for their second place finish in the contest.

ANGLERS’ FAMILY FISHING CONTEST

Rain Couldn’t Keep Them Away Regardless of the weather, 14 families came to Pines Lake Saturday morning, Aug. 11 to compete in the LLV Anglers annual Family Fishing Contest. “We lucked out,” said Anglers President Tom Rafter, who was minding two lines on one of the docks near the sign-in tent which he had brought with him after watching the Weather Channel’s “could be clear” forecast. “We had only one downpour.” Registration was by family. The heaviest fish determined by weigh-in would give that family first choice of an impressive lineup of fishing related prizes.

Michael MacAdam, 5, was the anchor fisherman for the MacAdam family who took first place with a 2.7 lb. largemouth bass. “I baited, and he cast,” said Michael’s dad, Greg. “We placed the rod on a chair and walked away. That’s when G-Pop (Steve Tatum) looked at it and shouted, ‘We got a big one!”

Adding to the excitement, that was Michael’s first cast of the day.

Surrounded by his dad and grandfather, Michael landed his catch. A fisherman of two years’ experience, he said that he felt good but commented that the bass did put up a fight.

Asked about the type of bait he used, Michael replied, “A minnow.” His sister Megan, 2, stood nearby watching the proceedings. “She’s our good luck charm,” said her mom, Shannon MacAdam.

Aidan Lowery, 6, didn’t have as much luck as Michael MacAdam, but that didn’t phase him because he has been fishing for three years. “It’s fun to catch fish,” he said. “I get to use my rod and net for hours and hours and hours.” In fact, he caught his first fish three years ago at Locust Lake. On whether or not he possesses a good deal of patience, Adian commented in a straightforward but soft voice, “Yes.”

Michael MacAdam explains to his sister Megan the importance of minnows as bait.

His twin brother, Declan, 6, is another fisherman who agrees with Adian on fishing. “Yeah, I like to be out by the lake,” he said. Both boys were using nets in the contest they had won at this year’s Anglers Kids Fishing Contest. “It’s good to get the kids away from technology and connect with nature,” said Guy, the boys’ father.

“You need to take a few steps back and breathe and not worry about school or work.”

The boys’ mom, Nicole Bourque, was the family’s designated scheduler-incharge for the family contest. “We take advantage of the different events the Village offers, and the kids appreciate the Anglers’ events,” she said, adding, “We’ll be at the Fish Fry tonight.”

Steve Tatum and his wife Deb, were the first to plant in the Village’s Community Garden (as reported in the summer edition of the Villager), and were totally enjoying the family fishing contest. “This is a place where dreams come true,” said Steve, taking in the scope of the contest on Pines Lake, “and LLV is the place to make memories.”

Twins Adam and Declan Lowery are ready for a catch or two at the Anglers Family Fishing Contest.

Contest Results First Place: Tatum Family, 2 lb. 7 oz. bigmouth bass Second Place: Facchiano Family, 1 lb. 10 oz. bigmouth bass Third Place: Miller Family, 7 oz. bluegill After the initial results, each participating family chose a prize from the remaining items on the prize table.

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SUMMER REDUX

The LLV Archers turned The Chalet into a racing venue for “Nite at the Races.” --Photo by Tom Dowd

The pit stop was well worth it at the Archers’ “Nite at the Races.” --Photo

by Tom Dowd

Archers and guests dance the night away. –Photo by Tom Dowd

START YOUR ENGINES?

Archers Accelerate The Fun At Annual Dinner Dance You could almost hear the starter say, “Gentlemen, start your engines!” That’s the type of atmosphere the LLV Archery Club created at The Chalet for its annual dinner dance titled “A Nite at the Races” held Saturday evening, July 21. “We wanted our members and guests to enjoy dinner and dancing in another somewhat unique setting,” said Tom Dowd, a club director. “We’re indebted to Archer Tony Ruggiero and his NAPA auto parts store manager, Mike May, for all the decorations that set the right tone for this year’s theme.”

The Chalet was festooned with racing flags that stretched across the width of the room. A huge ABC Supply Co. racing banner with “Welcome Race Fans” emblazoned in stylized lettering across its front immediately caught the eye of the attendees. Dinner included complimentary beer and soda that were dispensed under a blue, white, and gold NAPA race track tent at the other end of “The Chalet Raceway.” For an added touch, life-size poster cutouts of famous race drivers looked at the proceedings as if they wanted to join in the fun.

“We danced and partied as though we were on the infield at Pocono,” laughed John Robinson, president of the Archery Club, commenting on the music and lighting provided by the guest DJ. “Proceeds from this event will enable us to purchase more bows, arrows, and other equipment so we can provide what’s needed for our series of open houses at the range to get young and old interested in the sport.”

Throughout the seven years the LLV Archery Club has existed, a core team of members led by Diane Wolek has worked together to take a theme agreed upon and bring it to life. “Each person has input on decorations, food and giveaways,” said Wolek. “Members have contributed enjoyable dishes, raffle prizes and even a basket of cheer. The core team has taken every dinner dance from inception to the final cleanup.”

Summing up the evening, Tom Dowd said, “Everybody had a swell time.”

BINGO!

Family Bingo Night a Hit on the 5th Stacy Helmandollar is all smiles over winning the evening’s $25 jackpot with fully covered card at Family Night Bingo.

Hutch Brown is ecstatic over his Bingo.

Family Bingo Night at The Chalet, not to be confused with Adult Bingo on Monday nights, added to LLV’s Independence Week festivities with a Thursday night edition on July 5. “Because the Fourth of July came on a Wednesday this year,” said LLV Recreation Director Nicole Hill, “we wanted to have as many events spread out through the week. So, with so many families making it a week at the Village, Thursday Night Bingo seemed like a good mid-week fit.” To say the Independence Week edition was a success, was a bit of an understatement. Caller assistant and longtime LLV resident Eileen Binns, who has helped with a number of Family Bingo Nights, remarked, “I’ve been at Bingo for sometime, and this is one of the most attended Bingos in quite a while.”

Earlier in the day, Chris Sweeten and her granddaughter Faith, 9, had been over at the Pocono Raceway. “We ran to get here,” said Chris. “We come every time we’re up at the Village.” Faith was delighted that they made Bingo Night just in time. “I’m happy,” she said. “It’s loud so I have to pay a lot of attention to the numbers. I spent $2 that Mom-Mom shared with me.”

Rebekha Brown was holding down a table with her sons and their cousins. “The boys love Bingo,” Rebeka, a second-grade teacher in Brooklyn, N.Y. who was spending the summer with her family in the Village. “I love it because it really is fun.” She added that at one time the boys “thought it was just for old people.”

Finn Brown carefully plays his Bingo card.

Finn Brown, 9, said of Family Bingo Night, “It’s competitive and it’s fun. I’ve been here twice and I’ll come back.” Finn’s cousin Zack Chichester, 11, liked being with his relatives. “I love spending time with our family and my cousins. I’m so proud of Hutch.” Hutch Brown, 12, was ecstatic.

“I won $3. I’ve played so many times I never won before. The first win feels good.” Hutch split his winnings with his cousins. Dasch Brown, 6, had a slightly different take on the evening. “I feel great that I get a chance to win five bucks or so. And it’s fun being with my cousins.”

Lisa Spitz (right) hands the LLV Bingo Caller’s Microphone to Dawn Dayton who called her first Family Bingo Night at The Chalet on Thursday evening July 5.

Eileen Binns checks Faith Sweeten’s card to verify that she has a Bingo.

Aidan Lowery, 6, shared his cousin Dasch’s perspective. “If I win,” he said, “I want to buy something with the money.” He won $5. Declan Lowery, 6, was on the same wave length as Aidan. “You get to win money,” he said. Nicole Lowery, Aidan and Declan’s mom, has been coming to the Village for 30 years. “We love it,” she said. “There’s always something I remember.

Now my kids can have the same fun, and they love Bingo.” Of the evening, Guy Lowery, Nicole’s husband, said, “It’s a good night out with the kids. They partake in an activity with their cousins.”

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Thank you Mike May and NAPA The Locust Lake Village Archery Club would like to recognize Mike May for his active role in our annual fundraiser banquet.

A thank you is not enough to tell you how much you helped our club. The moment you walked into our Chalet, the NAPA decorations with all the signage, posters, tent and banners, transported you to the race track.

Each table was enhanced with a centerpiece that encouraged one to service their car. The generosity of NAPA to donate the door prizes encouraged everyone to try their luck on winning these great prizes. The talk of the night was how many raffle tickets to purchase in order to win a prize. The proceeds from this event enabled the club to purchase new bows, arrows, and equipment. These will give the club the ability to share the art of archery at our open houses. It is wonderful to know that there are people who take the time to help organizations meet their goals and expectations.

With sincere gratitude, Locust Lake Village Archery Club

A New Voice For Bingo There was a passing of the microphone just before the start of the Independence Week Family Bingo Night. Lisa Spitz, the Family Bingo Night caller for the last few summers, turned caller duties over to Dawn Dayton. Within minutes of accepting the microphone, Dayton had called her first winning Bingo.

About Village People TO SERVE HIS COUNTRY

Andrew Spitz Enlists The Pavilion at Locust Lake has been used for many different events: a Luau, Kids Got Talent Show, Wild West Night, holiday picnics. But on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 25, a special event was on the schedule: a going away celebration for Andrew Spitz, son of Tom and Lisa Spitz.

Andrew had enlisted in the U.S. Army, and in a few short days would be in basic training at Ft. Benning, Ga. “It’s something he wanted to do since he was six,” said Tom, taking a short break from greeting friends and family and manning the grill for his son’s party. “He wants to be an Airborne Ranger. He has pride in our country, and we’re behind him 150 percent.”

Lisa added, “We’re absolutely behind him. It’s his life, and he’s following his own path. For me, it’s a dream coming to fruition. If it weren’t for people like him, where would we be as a country? He’s going to be good. He’s cut out for it.”

The Spitz family held a going-into-the-Army party for their son Andrew at the Pavillion at Locust Lake. Andrew is in the center with (from left) his dad Tom, mom Lisa, sister Mina, and sister Rebecca.

“It’s a day for everyone,” said Andrew, “not a party for me.”

He looks upon going into the Army as fun equating it with initiative. “I like to push myself,” Andrew said.

He admitted that it wouldn’t be easy to get on the road to Ft. Benning. “I’ll miss my family,” Andrew said. “The hardest part is saying good-bye.”

He left for Ft. Benning the next day.

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Andrew Spitz and his sisters, Mina (left) and Rebecca (right) gaze at Andrew’s Army cake which notes that he will be a private.

Bill and Eileen Binns put together the Fifth annual Benefit Dinner and Chinese Auction for the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc.

Not shy about showing their auction tickets are (clockwise from bottom): Barb and Bruce Hudson, Sue and Pat Foley, Reba Lawhorn, Donna Berger, and Bob Boyer who is chomping at the bit for the auction to get started.

Kay Krause and Dave Krauter were the big winners in the auction, taking home the most items from the bidding.

DINNER AND AUCTION

LLV Turns Out For PA Wounded Warriors The Fifth annual Benefit Dinner and Chinese Auction for Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc. (PWW) was held Saturday evening, Aug. 4 at The Chalet. Thanks to the determination and work of longtime LLV residents Bill and Eileen Binns, this year’s event raised $1,724. Over the last five years, the event has raised more than $6,000 for the Camp Hill, Pa.- based 501 (c) (3) organization, which is not affiliated with nor is part of the national organization Wounded Warriors Project. It does not receive any funding from that national group. “A great big thank you to all the local businesses and LLV residents that continue to generously donate the various items to help our village raise funds that are donated to the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, “said Eileen Binns, who with her husband Bill, solicited items and ran the auction for this event. The dinner was organized by LLV Recreation Director Nicole Hill. Assisting her were: Sandy Marsh, Caroline Basile, Tom and Lisa Spitz, Andrew Spitz, Dawn Dayton, Pat Holohan, and Carrie Pohl. “Bob Gettis and Susan Foley also did a great job with the auction,” said Eileen. “We do it for the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors because they are an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to help Pennsylvania veterans and their families who are in need or in crisis,” she said. “You would be amazed at how much good they do for Pennsylvania’s Veterans.”

Helen Sajer, president of PWW who founded the organization in 2006 with her late husband, Maj. Gen. Gerald Sajer, is grateful to the Binns for their efforts. “Absolutely, they are heroes,” Sajer said. “They won’t consider themselves as heroes, but they are a remarkable couple.”

For the last five years, Bill and Eileen have covered the area between LLV and Blakeslee approaching businesses for donations of products and services for the Chinese Auction. Their reach also extends to the Lehigh Valley and Scranton. “What impresses us about the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors is that 95 cents of every dollar raised goes to helping Veterans and their families,” said Bill. “The organization takes only five cents of a dollar for administration expenses.” Those attending the event sat down to a traditional spaghetti dinner and could also go creative at the “Design Your Own Plate” pasta bar where cook Tom Spitz helped folks choose from three pastas, four sauces, and 16 different toppings to design their own pasta. Said Spitz, “Made-to-order pasta plates give people an upscale option that normally is found at places like Stroudsmoor Country Inn and the Frogtown Inn.”

Items for the Chinese Auction, which followed dinner, ranged from free haircuts, fishing gear, golf clubs, lamps, a full-queen comforter, a holiday throw, tickets to baseball games at the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs and the Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees to an ATV helmet, a bird feeder, a whole room tower fan, and many gift certificates from local businesses among the nearly 100 items that were up for bid. The LLV Property Owners Association donated a $100 gift card and the LLV Administration Office staff donated $100 worth of Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets that were attractively mounted on a display board. Dave Krauter and Kay Krause led all bidders, taking home four items each. Barb Halligan won the $100 gift card, and Fran Odyniec landed the lottery ticket board. “Thank you to all the businesses that contributed to this year’s auction,” Eileen Binns said at the end of the evening. “And thank you all for coming and making this another successful event for the benefit of the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors.”

Area business that supported the dinner/auction were:

Auntie Bo’s Flowers & Gifts LLC Bankus Gifts Blakeslee Pharmacy Chat-N-Chew Dominic’s Pizza DeGovanni’s Barber Shop Jubilee Restaurant Moose Crossing Moyers Country Kitchen Matirko Hardware National Auto North Carolina Furniture Rt. 940 Golf and Fun

Rt. 940 Gun Shop Petersons Ski and Cycle Papa Santos Pocono Motor Sports Rustic Furniture Robert Christians Selig Center Sherman Theater Scranton/Wilkes Barre Penguins Summit Motors The Butcher Shoppe Timberline Ski and Sport Vera Church Hair Salon Wal-Mart

Folks from LLV: Anglers Club Archery Club Jim and Mary Naughton Bob and Helen Leonard Office Staff and Manager LLV Board Linda Buscavage and Andrew Gross John and Lillian Bellis Linda Dymowski Lydia and Paul Lewis

PA WOUNDED WARRIORS

Comfort And Hope For PA’s Veterans

Twelve years ago, the late Maj. Gen. Gerald Sajer and his wife Helen, a registered nurse, saw that something had to be done to help soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq who were in need and in many cases in crisis.

They decided to visit soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C., to find out first hand what these warriors wanted most, and spent time with the most severely injured.

“The general idea was to help prevent suicides,” said Helen, pointing to the effect financial need and post traumatic stress syndrome had on these soldiers. “Some wanted to stay in the hospital because they knew the comfort of the military. Some wanted to go home, but that’s when their financial problems began.”

Helen and Gerald’s son Frank, an Army officer who saw action in Iraq, told his parents of the dust and devastation that was seemingly everywhere in that war torn country. While he was there, he asked his parents to send him a pine branch so that he could break off the needles and smell their soothing aroma.

That led Helen and Gerald to open their 48-acre farm in Adams County, Pa., on the weekends to Veterans and their families who were both recuperating from the ravages of combat. “They could enjoy being in nature and life again after all that death and devastation,” said Helen.

One thing led to another as word got around about this couple with such compassion for wounded warriors, and Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc. took shape as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.

Today, Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc. serves the needs of Veterans and their families throughout the Commonwealth as facilitators between Veterans hospitals,Veterans organizations, service officers, and case workers to help those Veterans financially and recreationally. “We don’t go into their homes,” said Helen. “That’s why we work as intermediaries with an advocate.”

As a non-profit organization, Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors operates on the dedication of volunteers. “Out of every dollar that we raise,” continued Helen, “Ninety-five cents goes to helping our Veterans. We take only five cents for things like postage and paper.”

The organization’s four officers and nine board members work from their homes and interface with upward of a thousand and more volunteers around the state. Helen said that she could not give an exact number because volunteers come from Veterans organizations, churches, schools, farmers, and individuals among others whom she refers to as “the patriotic people of Pennsylvania.”

“People like Bill and Eileen Binns, of Locust Lake Village, want to be part of a meaningful organization,” she added. “With people like that there is no end to what we can do.”

The only requirement to request help from Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors is that the Veteran must be a resident of Pennsylvania and a member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force, or the Coast Guard. For information on Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, call 855-729-9435; click www.pawoundedwarriors.org.

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Near Capacity Crowd Attends

of property owners in good “It was beyond our ability to spend. I hope we get the roads in standing. order with the new board. We’ll Village Life: Chair Diane CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 need to streamline our RFPs.” DiSandro highlighted the Recreation: Chair Carrie Pohl formation of the Book Club, Sivic also was terminated.”

Election Committee reported that it was a “very Bible Study, and a weight loss successful year even though support group as new activities When Burchell asked the Mary Friel accepted the when the holiday fell in the audience to welcome Don in the last year. There also were appointment as chair of the middle of the week (July 4) we Fantry as the new community Election Committee. The three Welcome Parties for new didn’t have the big turnout for manager to bring order back to committee consisted of Bill property owners. “If you have both weekends. So, we gave LLV, his request was met with and Eileen Binns, Ray Bittner, any new ideas, let us know the community recreation for loud applause.

Barbara and Bruce Hudson, and we’ll get the word out,” both weekends.” She credited Rob Houston, Joan King, Mary DiSandro said.

Recreation Director Nicole Hill Naughton, Geri Williams, Alma Chair’s Comments with being creative as well as D’Onofrio, Ike Wade and Office Lakes and Wildlife: Joe receptive to doing new things Burchell offered apologies to Administrator, Mary Marucci.

McFadden, who co-chaired and events. anyone who considered that he Friel explained the voting this committee with Bob had “thrown them under the options: electronic voting; Christensen, acknowledged the Communications and bus” in his Chairman’s Message mail-ins; and personal delivery committee’s work in preserving Technology: Chair Scott that appeared in the summer to a locked drop box at the the most valuable assets in LLV: Beadenkopf pointed to a edition of the Villager. administration office. Deadline lakes and wildlife management. sizeable increase in logins on for voting was at 4:30 p.m. on “We’re not eliminating the deer the LLV website. “We’ve gone Aug. 15. The e-voting service Treasurer’s Report from 15,000 to 20,000 in the last population; we’re controlling cost $1,120, a considerable it,” McFadden said. “But we’re year with the help of updates Treasurer Bill Dorner in his saving over the traditional made possible by Mary Marucci eliminating the Canadian June report reported that the process of printing, mailing and Nicole Hill.”

He said to Geese. We don’t want them to operating fund had income of including return postage and expect a big difference in the feel comfortable being here.” $41,195.53 with expenses of office time. Property owners in appearance of the LLV website When he cited the work of the $174,193.46 for a balance of good standing are permitted one with a more modern look. Online “Goose Patrol,” he named the ($132,997.93). Year-to-date, vote, and the e-mail process is voting became a reality this three committee members income stands at $1,721,384.21 totally secured. year with its first application who make up the patrol to a with expenses at $796,023.50 in the recent board election. round of applause from the for a balance of $925,360.71.

Collections However, property owners in Capital Improvement Fund audience: Bob Christensen, Dee good standing were given the had income of $266.02 with Kasarda, and Denny Kasarda.

Burchell, who has in the past option to vote electronically, expenses of $12,895.18 for a year been leading the initiative Through the Deer Management balance of ($12,629.16). Year-to- for collection of past dues, fines, mail in their ballots to LLV”s Assistance Program, the Village accounting firm William Owens date, income stands at $1,713.94 and violations, explained the interacts with the Pennsylvania with expenses of $53,385.56 for collections process in going after and Company in Carbondale, Pa. Game Commission to cull or personally drop their paper a balance of $287,072.48. Capital $600,000 in past dues. “Our the deer population in the Reserve Fund had income seven worst accounts combined ballots in a secure lock box at community through hunter the administration office. “I am of $130.82 with expenses of have 72 years of no payments,” qualification and permits. $18,770.54 for a balance of he began. “On average there are excited adding this capability to our election process,” ($18,639.72). Year-to-date, ten years of delinquencies.”

Regarding LLV’s lakes, Beadenkopf said of e-voting. income stands at $18,591.02 McFadden cautioned that the The Locust Lake Villager, LLV’s The reason for pursuing these with expenses of $45,405.68 Pennsylvania Department of accounts is simple. “We have no quarterly newspaper/newsletter for a balance of $1,212,401.24.

Environmental Protection can under the editorial coordination Accounts receivable stand year- expectation of change without inspect LLV’s lakes and dams at of Fran Odyniec, has averaged legal action,” Burchell continued. to-date at $633,710.30. anytime checking among other between 32 and 36 pages and is “We need to do something.” things the quality and quantity gradually adding new features Resident Bob Christensen of water. On an inspection of and columns.

To start an action on an asked Dorner if he knew Aug. 3, 2015, the department account, an $8,000 bond the comparison of accounts Bylaws: Chair Pat Hiddleson noted six issues at Pines Lake. is required for the Monroe receivable from 2017 vs. 2018. reported that to permit With the help of Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office to Dorner said that he would be electronic voting, it was conduct foreclosures. Two Engineering, these issues are glad to look them up and said examples: Through negotiation, approved in 2016 with a change being addressed. The top three that he could add to his reports to the bylaws. However, to one settled for $19,000. accounts receivable vs. the are: the installation of a draw proceed with electronic voting Another account is poised for previous year. down system at the dam; a $100,000 and is in foreclosure. a few changes needed to be trash rack for the system; and In 2018, the Village has thus far made for a smooth transition.

Nominating Committee construction of a spill way. collected $75,000 in past dues. It took two attempts to gain “Consider reserve funding for “It’s working!” Burchell said of membership approval for these Chair Mary Friel reported that the lake,” McFadden told the changes with success on the the collections initiative. the following candidates have board. second attempt. The deadline filed their petitions with the for approval was shortened and He pointed out that the Village Nominating Committee: Steve Security and Emergency is willing to work with property the committee made follow-up Geffen, Tony Ruggiero and Planning: Finance Chair Pat owners through payment plans. telephone calls near the deadline Bob Christensen. Candidates with the result that the changes Holohan gave the committee’s But if an executable judgement nominated from the floor were report on behalf of Chair passed. A sub-committee is rendered by the court, “we Fran Odyniec and Karen Avery Sharleen Skipper. Highlights was formed for IT support to can go after the property here who submitted their petitions included ambulance call evaluate vendors to handle the in the Village, and then go after to Friel. Positions on the ballot response time. It is rarely were determined by Bingo balls the owner’s primary residence,” electronic voting process settling less than 20 minutes and can on Vote HOA Now. Testing went Burchell said. Treasurer Bill drawn from the Village’s Bingo approach one hour. Since Jan. well but there still is the option Dorner added, “If they don’t pay, machine: Tony Ruggiero No. 1 of this year, 140 permits to use traditional mail voting. we lose.”

22 for first place; Fran Odyniec for various reasons have The committee continues to No. 34 for second place; Karen review 25 items in the Bylaws been issued. Some permits Avery No. 38 for third place; Bob Committee Reports for wording and possible also require township and/ Christensen No. 68 for fourth updating for approval by LLV’s Roads: Chair Steve Marga stated or Bureau of Veritas permits. place; and Steve Geffen No. 72 that the 2018 Roads Plan failed. attorney followed by the vote There is a $25 LLV fine for not for fifth place.

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using a permit plus the cost of acquiring the permit; township fines are doubled. Dash cam videos are instrumental in recording Security interactions with homeowners. A recent car stop that escalated was captured on video which allowed LLV to follow up with the property owner. Dash cams also can provide a reason to involve Pocono Mountain Regional Police, but the cameras need updating. The car stop incident shows the need to have a procedure for handling belligerent homeowners or any such person on LLV property.

It also shows the risk a Ranger incurs during a car stop.

Security has noticed several trampolines on homeowners’ properties. Security suggests that a policy be written to cover their presence and use. There are several service dogs in LLV. Security requests that LLV policies be update to include service dogs.

Reports from the Finance, Roads, Recreation, and Communications and Technology committees are on the LLV website.

Members Comments

A sampling of members comments follows:

Resident Joe Ferrick asked Joe McFadden re: the estimated amount for repairs at Pines Lake. McFadden replied that the figures had yet to be received from Hanover Engineering.

Resident Steve Senerchia asked McFadden if the Village had responded to the Pennsylvania Environmental Protection Agency’s comments and suggestions on Pines Lake.

McFadden indicated that the Village had responded in writing and will address the issues.

Resident Ray Bittner asked for a report on the expenditures vs. income on collection activity.

Resident Dawn Loner said the Village needs to address and fix the drains and gullies in the community. Water is standing between Sitka and Cardinal on Ridge and is beginning to smell.

Burchell said that drains, gullies, and culverts will be addressed.

Resident Don Burton asked what precipitated Dan Dougherty’s termination. Burchell responded that HR issues are not discussed, but that it was the best decision for all concerned.

Dougherty Out as LLV Mgr. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a hard decision,” Burchell said. “Dan put in hours beyond belief.

However, the board was fractured on him. It was in the best interest to terminate him effective July 22.” The board then offered the community manager’s position to Don Fantry who accepted the offer. After a unanimous decision for approval, Fantry’s position became effective immediately with a salary of $71,000 with full benefits. After Burchell welcomed Fantry to his new position, the audience burst into a loud and approving applause.

Old Business

The Village received only two bids on its revised requests for proposal (RFP) for road repairs. One bid was $125,000 higher than that same company’s bid on the first round of RFPs. The other bid came in at $1.2 million for asphalting the roads.

Three generations of Tedescos enjoying the Luau and Pig Roast have quite a history at LLV. Ralph and JoAnne (right) fell in love at the Village and have a home here. Rudolph (left) is Ralph’s father and first came to LLV in the ‘60s. Mike (left next to Rudolph) is Rudolph’s grandson and also has a home in LLV.

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

Tedescos Love LLV, Too There was something in the air near East Lake back in 1968.

Could it have been love?

“My cousin introduced you to me,” recalled Ralph Tedesco, over dinner at the Luau and Pig Roast. “It was at my aunt’s house on Lake Lane.”

“You” was JoAnne Mellor, whose uncle had a house on Tommy’s Lane.

LLV.

“They can’t wait to come up,” laughed Ralph.

“If it’s a choice between the shore and here,” said JoAnne, “it’s here.”

While their primary residence is in Warrington, Pa, they like their getaw.ay home in the Village.

“Every time we come up here we have fun through all four seasons,” said Ralph. “But we’re here more in the summer than in He, from Clifton Heights, Pa., was the winter.”

17, and JoAnne, from Northeast However, he fondly recalled an Philadelphia, was 16. incident that took place on one “It’s still true,” Ralph went on to cold winter’s night in 1972. say. “I was head over heels over “It was 9 p.m. and four of us her.” were on a toboggan,” he said.

JoAnne confirmed the magic.

Laughing all the way but without “Yes!” she said. “My grandmother jingle bells, they began to cruise adored him.” downhill on the Village’s Ski Hill.

Perhaps the moon could have Ralph and JoAnne married in been brighter that night as the 1972. Soon their three children, four tobogganers picked up speed, Denise, Michael, and Matthew and suddenly noticed that they entered the picture. Then, in were heading straight on to a tree.

1984, they bought JoAnne’s uncle’s house. Since then, their “We almost crashed,” reports grandkids have taken a liking to Ralph with a sly grin, “but we all “It was love at first sight,” Ralph happily continued.

bailed out.”

Sharing these memories at the Luau and Pig Roast was Rudolph Tedesco, Ralph’s father, who had first bought a lot in the Village in 1964.

“My sister-in-law had a place here,” said Rudolph. It took him only a month to decide that he wanted to stake a claim in LLV. “I bought when nothing was moving,” he said of the more mountain rural nature of the Village in 1964. “It’s still generally a nice place.”

His advice to his great grandchildren: “Enjoy it.”

Four of Rudolph’s grandchildren have heeded their granddad’s advice: Michael Tedesco, Matthew Tedesco, Brian Anderson, and Melinda Dankanich have bought homes in the Village.

Ralph smiled about the way the generations of Tedescos have decided to come up North. “The invitation is always open.”

As they say in the commercials on late night television, “But wait. There’s more.”

Ralph’s brother Paul became a property owner last November joining Ralph’s niece and nephew who have purchased their own homes in LLV. Remember JoAnne’s uncle’s house mentioned earlier?

JoAnne’s cousin bought that property in 2004.

Talk about all in the family. Just ask the Tedescos.

Board Member Bill Dorner stated that the entire package should go out on rebid because of no provisions for drainage. Burchell pointed out that the board had directed the Roads Committee to engage the services of an engineering firm to develop an RFP that included drainage. No further discussion ensued.

New Business

The board discussed enacting a disorderly conduct rule for the Village.

Consideration for the rule came as a result of an incident that occurred during a Security Ranger traffic stop in the Village that provoked a heated verbal exchange, according to Community Manager Don Fantry. Fantry, who was in law enforcement for 30 years, has started additional training for Security “so that they are better prepared, and know that they can call Pocono Mountain Regional Police,” he said.

Burchell added, “We need to have a rule before we bring in the regional police.” On a related topic, a resident asked the board to address the issue of youth operating golf carts and ATVs. “It happened twice that I almost hit a child,” the resident said. “Step up enforcement of speeding children.” The board passed the motion to establish a disorderly conduct rule.

Burchell asked the board to discuss the issue of carrying a firearm into a community meeting or event. “Our employees are prohibited from having weapons. I propose that firearms with a concealed carry permit not be permitted in the administration building and to events including meetings at LLV,” he said.

Treasurer Bill Dorner, a 28-year veteran of police work, commented, “We should not get involved. A person who has a carry permit went through processing and training to get certification and a permit.”

Burchell replied, “There is no reason to carry firearms into a private meeting or private property. This should be addressed for the safety of the community so that you don’t feel intimidated at a meeting.” The motion, which need five votes to pass, failed to pass with four yes votes, two no votes, and two abstentions.

The board also approved the termination of former maintenance supervisor John Sivic.

Directors Comments

Treasurer Bill Dorner: In light of the board’s rejection of the latest bids in response to a revised request for proposal (RFP) for road repairs in the Village, Dorner read a letter from Board Member Al Markin that questioned the viability of the RFP, the authorization of the RFP, and the total costs quoted in the two returned bids versus limitations imposed

by LLV’s Reserve Fund Study.

Board Member Diane DiSandro: Challenged the authorization of the RFP in the letter which asked, “Don’t we have a manager to do this?”

DiSandro commented that at a recent board workshop, it was decided to go with an engineering firm to develop the RFP because the manager was not capable of doing so.

Board Member Carrie Pohl: “The decision was made. Let’s move forward.”

Chair Wade Burchell: Added that when he questioned Peters Consultants, the engineering firm chosen to develop the RFP, on the comprehensive scope of the proposal, he was told that it was not an unusual RFP and that it was not developed along the lines of a PennDot project. However, Burchell said that an update of the Capital Reserve Study is needed because it is underfunded.

Board Member Bob Wolek: “This is a chance to move the Village ahead with a new manager. If you have $200,000 to spend, do not go in the hole. Spend what is needed.”

Board Member Tony Ruggiero: “It was a longtime coming (Dougherty’s) termination. Remember as board members we’re the community. Voting down the road (RFP) is in the best interest. Let’s move forward as a community.”

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Ducks on the water Ingredients for a Cararmel Apple Martini –Photo by Carl Piazza

LOOK UP!

CHEERS!

Where to Look!

Cocktail Corner

By Bob Gettis, LLV Birder

By Carl Piazza

Just in time for fall, the Caramel Apple Martini is a classic drink that pairs perfectly with smells of the season. After a few of these drinks there is no need to go apple picking as you may have already done so in your mind. There are many versions out there you can Google on the Internet. However, this one has never been poured down the drain in my house, and, as a matter of fact, I can count on a second round being ordered up. Once again, it’s always about the presentation and garnish to give it that wow factor. The key to a great Caramel Apple Martini is butter and cinnamon sugar. But don’t worry, it’s so easy to make, nothing to prepare.

The Caramel Apple Martini Ingredients (makes 1 drink) 1 oz.Vodka 1 oz. Butter shots 2 oz. Sour Apple Pucker

Locust Lake Village is a great place to spot birds because of a variety of reasons. Villagers like Ike Wade add flower gardens and bird houses that truly attract birds to our neighborhood. Our lakes welcome water fowl and raptors.

And you have to pay attention. This picture of “ducks on the pond” includes an American bald eagle treed high above the single duck at the back of the pack. A close-up of that eagle is also shown. For those of you who travel to the Jersey shore, consider a stop at the Forsythe Sanctuary just North of Atlantic City along the coast. This eight-mile drive is sure to be a pleasant surprise. Take your time, stay in your car and be sure to bring your binoculars and your field guide. On a recent trip there we spotted a greeting Sandpiper, Tree Swallow, Osprey with chicks and the unique pair of red beaked Black Skimmers. So whether close to home or on a trip, keep your eyes, ears and bird books open!

Ike Wade’s Garden

Butter (can be a stick or spread or fake butter, doesn’t matter).

Enough to rim the glass(es).

Cinnamon Sugar (enough to sprinkle around the rim of the glass(es) Directions The Presentation – Rub the rim of the martini glass with butter, inside and out, about a ½ inch all the way around on the top—just enough so there is a thin film.

Then take the glass and turn it sideways and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar while rotating so that you cover all the butter inside and out.

Red Beak Black Skimmers

Tree Swallow

Osprey with chicks

The Drink – Fill a shaker up with Ice cubes, vodka, butter Caramel Apple Martini –Photo By Carl Piazza shots, and sour apple puck. Shake like crazy and strain into the martini glass. Double or quadruple the ingredients to make friends!!!

Eagle high above ducks on the water

Sandpiper

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Three Seats Filled CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of the month) during which nominations are announced and accepted from the floor.

Each candidate must submit a Nomination Petition signed by five LLVPOA members in good standing. Once the nominations are validated, candidates submit their answers to a questionnaire asking what skills and experience they bring to the Board, their reasons for running, what they hope to accomplish and what they consider to be the most important concerns facing the Village.

Elected to the Locust Lake Village Property Owners Association are (from left): Steve Geffen, Tony Ruggiero, and Bob Christensen.

A “Meet the Candidates Q & A” event is held approximately two weeks before the voting deadline date during which association members have the opportunity to submit questions to the candidates.

The August 3 event held at The Chalet was well attended and questions focused on road maintenance, spending and dues assessments, priority of improvement projects, and the future of the Village.

The Vote

In the past members in good standing had only two ways to vote: mailing in paper ballots or depositing their ballots in a locked box at the administration office. 2018 was the first year electronic voting online (e-vote) was available. Plans to introduce the e-vote had been going on behind the scenes since 2016 with much effort on the parts of the Election, Communications & Technology, and Bylaws committees, management and the Board. Now that the e-vote has been introduced with positive feedback on the convenience, confidentiality, and ease of voting electronically, the Election Committee encourages more members to choose the e-vote option next year.

How It All Happened

By Mary Friel

Who is responsible for making sure the election process runs smoothly, within the time restraints, and with the utmost integrity? From receiving the petitions, gathering the candidate information, overseeing the mailing of ballots and the e-vote, making arrangements for and sponsoring the “Meet the Candidates Q & A,” counting the votes, and tallying the numbers to notifying the candidates, management and the current Board of the results, it’s a big job! For last ten years, the late Harry D’Onofrio chaired the Nomination and Election committees. Fortunately, for the new chair, Mary Friel, those who worked with Harry over the years stepped up to volunteer this year and share their knowledge, experience and time to make sure this 2018 election went off as seamlessly as it had under Harry’s direction.

A big thank you to the following volunteers for their support: Bill and Eileen Binns, Ray Bittner, Barbara and Bruce Hudson, Rob Houston, Joan King, Mary Naughton, and Geri Williams with a special shout out to Alma D’Onofrio, Ike Wade and Office Administrator Mary Marucci, who handled the mailings and answered many questions. When it comes to managing and carrying out such an important task, it does take a Village.

Reba Lawhorn proudly displays her winning catch, a 4 lb. 14 oz. largemouth bass. She hooked it during the Anglers Members Fishing Contest held Saturday morning June 9 at Pines Lake.

ANGLERS MEMBERS CONTEST

Reba Got The Big One Perhaps it was beginner’s luck.

Reba Lawhorn had never competed in a fishing tournament until she entered the LLV Anglers Club’s Members Fishing Contest held on Saturday morning June 9 at Pines Lake.

Lawhorn surprised herself when she landed a 4 lb. 14 oz. largemouth bass, big enough to win the contest. “This is my first time ever in a tournament,” she beamed, as she held up her winning catch. “I can’t believe the size of it.”

Lawhorn recounted the challenge. “Wow! What a fight,” she said. “My pole was completely bent over! Now I got to go catch his brother.”

Second place when to Jay Pierce with a 3 lb. 8 oz. and third place to Bill Mullen with a 2 lb. 15 oz. largemouth bass.

Nineteen members registered for the contest.

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ANGLERS UPDATE

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Contest After Contest After Contest

By Joe McCusker, Anglers Secretary The Kids’ Trout Fishing Contest was held on May 26 at East Lake from 9-11 a.m. Seventy-two registered for the contest. First place - Bella Famularo with a 2 lb. 2 oz. trout; second place Devon Ferkler with a 1 lb. 12 oz. trout; third place tie - Annabel Hellmandollar with a 1 lb. 11 oz. trout and Nick Rodden with a 1 lb. 11 oz. trout. Great job, young anglers! Other nice trout were caught and weighed. Every kid that registered won a prize.

- Reba Lawhorn with a 4 pound 14 oz. largemouth bass; second place - Jay Pierce with a 3 pound 8 oz. largemouth bass; third place - Bill Mullen with a 2 pound 15 oz. largemouth bass; fourth place - Mike Fassano with a 2 pound 9 oz. largemouth bass; fifth place Bob Killough with a 2 pound 8 oz. largemouth bass; sixth place - Pat Foley with a 1 pound 6 oz. black crappie; seventh place - Cheri Finnegan with a 1 pound 4 oz. largemouth bass. Other nice fish also were caught and weighed. The Thanks to everyone that donated bass were released unharmed. the majority of the trout caught to the Anglers Club for the Thanks go out to Tom and LLV Annual Fish Fry. Special Anne Rafter and Bob and Diane thanks to Phil Cerbara, Tom Wolek for organizing, setting Rezner, Dave Chorney, Rich up, and running the contest. and Lisa Phifer, Mike and Sue Special thanks to Sue Foley, Reba Petro, Tom and Anne Rafter, Lawhorn, Cheryl Dowd, Diane Bob Wolek, Tony Zaledzieski, Wolek, Marcia Rezner, and Anne and Joe McCusker for setting Rafter for bringing various salads, up, organizing, and running snacks, and deserts as specialty the contest along with Bob and dishes for the weigh-in party.

Diane Wolek and Tom and Anne Special thanks to Jim Roberts, Rafter for obtaining the prizes, snacks, and refreshments as well Tony Zaledzieski, Bob and Helen Leonard, Pat Swezey, George as the Timberline Pocono Boat House for giving us discounts on Leonhardt, Phil Cerbara, Bill the prizes purchased. Timberline O’Mahoney, and Rita Videtto for their cash donations to the was also very generous and Anglers Club. donated prizes.

Special thanks to the following for their prize donations to the contest: Phil Cerbara - 2 rod and reel combos; Dave and Karen Chorney - rod and reel combo; Annabel Hellmandollar - six tackle box compartments filled with lures and various terminal tackle; Tony Zaledzieski - rod and reel combo with tackle box/ lures; Tom Rafter - Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl victory pictures display; Mike Fassano - rod and reel combo, and Bob and Helen Leonard - two rod and reel combos, fishing rod and reel stand, and six tackle box compartments. George Leonhardt, Tom Rafter, Bob Wolek, and Joe McCusker filleted the donated trout for the Fish Fry. Special thanks to George Leonhardt for letting us use his outdoor filet tables set up at his home.

The July Anglers Club Contest was held on July 8. There were 18 club members registered for the contest. First place Dave Chorney with a 2.4 lb. largemouth bass; second place - Mark Brugler with a .8 oz largemouth bass; third place Bob Gettis with a .6 oz bluegill; fourth place tie - Paul and Lydia Lewis each with a .05 oz bluegill.

Breakfast was served beneath the shade of the Pavilion and everyone had a great time.

Special thanks to Tom and Anne Rafter for coordinating the contest and to Karen Chorney for bringing a homemade peach coffee cake to the breakfast for all to enjoy.

The PA Wounded Warrior Dinner and Auction took place at the LLV Chalet on Saturday, August 4. The event was a big An Anglers Club meeting was held success. The Anglers Club along at the LLV Chalet at 2 p.m. on May with the Archery Club donated 26. Multiple topics of business and a large cake for dessert. Lydia Lewis, Karen Chorney, and Anne discussions took place.

Rafter donated all of the items The Annual Anglers Club Fishing in the Anglers Club gift basket Contest took place on Saturday, which was part of the auction June 16 at Pines Lake from and was well received.

5-9 p.m. followed by a weighThe Family Fishing Contest was in party from 9-11 p.m. at the held on Saturday, August 11 Pines Lake beach parking lot. at Pines Lake from 9 - 11 a.m.

There were 19 club members Fourteen families registered for who registered for the contest the contest. First place - The and an additional 12 members Tatum Family with a 2 lb. 7 at the weigh-in party. First place

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oz. largemouth bass caught by Michael MacAdam; second place the Facchiano Family with a 1 lb. 7 oz. largemouth bass; third place - The Mullen Family with a .7 oz bluegill. All of the fish were released unharmed. Every family that registered for the contest won a prize. It rained for a little during the contest but the fish were biting.

The Annual Fish Fry was also held at the LLV Chalet on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 4- 7 p.m.

The rain held off for most of the event and there were over 90 people in attendance. The food was delicious. The Anglers Club Trophy and Plaque were presented to Reba Lawhorn during the event for her victory in the Annual June Anglers Club Fishing Contest. Thanks go out

ARCHERS UPDATE

to Community Manager Don Fantry for cooperation in having Maintenance set up for the Fish Fry and having Security check for LLV wristbands during the Fish Fry.

on the cob for the Fish Fry and special thanks to the MacQuaid Family for a cash donation to the Anglers Club.

Any questions regarding club membership status or the Anglers Club please contact Tom Rafter at: traft60@aol.com (215-776-0831), or Bob Wolek An Anglers Club meeting was at: bobalu2@ptd.net (201held on Saturday, Sept. 1 starting 370-2992), or Joe McCusker at: Thanks to everyone who brought at 10 a.m. at the LLV Chalet. jgcmmc4@comcast.net (215specialty dishes to increase Multiple topics of discussion the variety of food available. during the meeting included the Also special thanks to all of our 2019 budget request draft from volunteers who helped with the LLVPOA. The September the event: Nick Rodden, Jim Anglers Club Fishing Contest and Cheri Finnegan, the Petro was held on Saturday, Sept. 8, Family, Tom and Marcia Rezner, at Pines Lake from 4 - 7:30 p.m.

Tom and Cheryl Dowd, the followed by a weigh-party at the Chorney Family, Paul and Lydia Pines Lake beach parking lot of Lewis, Gary and Sue Facchiano, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Additional Tony Ruggiero, Bob and Diane details to follow. Please Wolek, Tom and Anne Rafter, remember to pay annual Anglers and Joe McCusker. Apologies if Club dues for 2018 if you have we failed to mention any other not already done so. Annual club helpers. Special thanks to Dave dues are still only $10.

Chorney for donating the corn

389-6209; cell: 215-694-5493).

Please be mindful of the 3-trout daily limit during the “extended trout season” in LLV and the state of Pennsylvania along with catch and release of largemouth bass and the enhanced panfish regulations within LLV.

‘Let The Good Times Roll’

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By Dave Chorney, Archers Secretary As I write this, I’m thinking of the upcoming archery hunting season. Wondering if it is going to rain on my day in the woods or be eaten alive by mosquitos. The year got off to a great start with well attended open houses. The July 14 open house had a record attendance.

Charlie Stirling, a bow maker, demonstrated the art of bow making. A 4-H club from New Jersey presented how they conduct an archery shoot. We finished the day by having everyone shoot and enjoy a delicious lunch.

June 23 was our annual Mohegan Sun outing. The first race of the night was dedicated to the Locust Lake Archery Club.

It was an exciting evening with our club name in lights and an enjoyable evening having dinner with fellow members.

The banquet would not be possible without Bob and Diane Wolek spearheading this event and all the members who donated their time, food, and energy to make it happen.

The Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) was again supervised and organized

by Andy Gross. With his expertise, this program has been well attended. Thanks Andy for all that you do.

With colder weather, fall foliage, and just sitting up in a tree makes you wonder where the year went. I hope with all my practice at the range, my days in the woods will be rewarded by having friends and family at the dinner table.

In closing, the Archery Club would like to thank all those who play a part in making this a great amenity. Shoot straight, and see you at the range.

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The annual fundraiser was a NASCAR themed event. With the help from Tony Ruggiero and his supervisor Mike May, The Chalet with all the NAPA decorations including signage, posters, tent and banners, transported you to the race track. Each table was enhanced with a center piece that encouraged one to service their car.

The generosity of NAPA to donate the door prizes encouraged everyone to try their luck on winning those great prizes. The talk of the night was how many raffle tickets to purchase in order to win a prize. The proceeds from this event enabled the club to purchase new bows, arrows, equipment and a shed to store all of our lawn equipment, tables and chairs.

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Archers ‘Take’ The First Race At Mohegan Sun Pocono The LLV Archery Club and guests returned to the Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre Saturday evening June 23 for another night of dining and horse racing in Wilkes-Barre.

As has been the club’s custom, a race, this time the first race of the evening’s card, was named in their honor. Said Tom Dowd, a director of the club, “It’s always a thrill to see our club’s name sponsoring a race come up on the infield’s tote board for all to see. And the food wasn’t bad, either.”

“Bettor’s Choice,” driven by Scott Zeron, was the winner of the club’s sponsored first race with a time of 1:48.2. The race offered a purse of $30,000 with a payout of $7.40 to win, $3.40 to place, and $2.40 to show.

Owners of “Bettor’s Choice” are Robert Santagala and Jennifer Lappe. Lappe also is the horse’s trainer.

The Archers and guests had the opportunity to gather around “Bettor’s Choice” for a keepsake photo.

‘THE RANGE IS HOT’

Safety And History Headline Archers’ July Open House A record number turned out for the LLV Archery Club’s July 14 Open House held at the club’s range located just beyond the Village’s Sledding Hill. “We had 85 folks attend,” said Tom Dowd, one of the club’s directors, mentioning that there were only 14 hot dogs left out of 100 that were put on the grill. “And we had to order 25 more chairs for seating. It was an enthusiastic crowd.”

In addition to hot dogs and refreshments, the crowd was treated to a shooting safety demonstration presented by members of the 4-H Hot Shots Sports Shooting Club from Stewartsville, N.J., and a lecture on the components and history of the bow by Charlie Stirling, a noted bow maker from Philadelphia.

The Hot Shots, led by 4-H leaders Connie Drakeobrien and Beth Van Blarcom, are a 17-member shooting sports club that offers instruction in archery, air rifle, air pistol and small bore. Four members of the club demonstrated safety procedures to follow in approaching the shooting line including permission from the archery officer, awareness of other nearby archers, commands to follow at the line, and proper handling and removal of arrows among others.

Drakeobrien pointed out that an archer must wait to ready a bow. “You cannot ‘knock’ your arrows until commanded,” she said. “Knocking is the removal of an arrow from a quiver, attaching the end of the arrow to the string, then preparing it to propel.”

Safety is paramount in archery. “4-H impresses on its members to have fun but do it in a manner safe for them and other people around them,” Drakeobrien said, of what the Hot Shots’ presentation hoped to leave with the crowd at the Archers’ range.

Noted bow maker Charlie Stirling explains bows and their uses

“The 4-H reached out to us,” said Archers Vice-President Bob Gettis, who has been instrumental in maintaining the club’s contact with Drakeobrien and Stirling. “We want to make our sport as safe and rewarding as possible for people of all ages, especially the younger ones. The Hot Shots’ presentation went a long way in getting that message out to the Locust Lake community. That’s part of our mission.”

The crowd then followed bow maker Charlie Stirling as he displayed several examples of hand crafted traditional bows he has created, and explained the various components that make up a bow and the history of the bow itself. Stirling concluded with a demonstration of his own showing how different bows perform.

After Stirling’s presentation, open shooting for beginners to experts lasted until 2 p.m. Archery Club members also served as instructors.

The Archery Club has been holding open houses since the club’s inception in 2011. “We still get very good turnouts,” said Dowd. “But the soul of the club is seeing some of the youth come back year after year.”

Gettis added, “It’s refreshing to see the young take an interest in outdoor activities like archery.”

For kids under 10 years of age, the club has a separate shooting range that is shorter than the standard range.

Archery club members supervise the junior range where only rubber-tipped arrows are used, and, according to Gettis, “is kid friendly and safe.”

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The 4-H Hot Shots from Stewartsville, N.J. demonstrated safety procedures to follow at an archery range.

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