Tanglwood Lakes - October/November 2022

TIME TO ENJOY THE FALL

As we transition into another season here in northeast Pennsylvania, Tanglwood residents are fortunate to have plentiful offerings of outdoor activities to keep them enjoying our beautiful environment. Our summers are usually jam packed with families, friends, visitors, golf carts loaded with beach needs, boating fun and frolic, kayaks, barbeques on our decks or at the gazebo, and countless other plans to keep us very busy.

The Fall brings the amazing displays from Mother Nature of the changing colors that is often termed leaf-peeping season. We pretty much get front row tickets to this phenomenon and are offered a number of locations in this area to take in the splendor. An outstanding guide is available through the site, www.alltrails.com .

Alltrails provides maps, directions, ratings, length, estimated time to walk the trail, and a link to sign up for the app for further details. In this area there are at least 20 great trails that you can couple with a stop for refreshments in one of the many restaurants in Hawley or Honesdale.

In addition to our own Briarwood Trail at the Nature Preserve, here is a list of close by trails to investigate: Schuman Point Blue Trail, the Schuman Blue Loop, Egypt Meadow Lake Loop, Irving Cliff, Lake Wallenpaupack Trail, Lock 31 Canal Walk, Dorflinger Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary Trails, Wallenpaupack Creek, Blooming Grove Trail System, Promised Land State Park.

IN THIS ISSUE

In Our Community

President's Message 2

Community Manager’s Message 3

It's Another Saturday Night 4 Pickleball 5

The Fall Community Yard Sale 5

What Do Boaters Do in the Off Season? 6

What You Should Know About Recycling 7

October is Fire Safety Month 8

Golf Outing A Huge Success 9

Brian James McKee 9

Code Enforcement Corner 9

Wood Chipper Service for TLCA Residents 10

Update from Public Safety Committee 10

Update from the Budget & Finance Committee 11

Reminder from Our Nominating Committee 11

What's Next? 11

A Coffee Social 11

Around the Lake 12

Calendar of Events 13

June Board Minutes 14

July Board Minutes 16

Fall Recipes 18

Changes to the Rules & Bylaws 18

History of Veterans Day 21

Mark Your Calendar

• October 1 (rain date October 8) – wood chipper service at the Maintenance Complex

• October 8 – yard sale for TLCA residents only

• October 15 – TLCA SemiAnnual Membership Meeting, 10 am, at Wallenpaupack South Elementary School in Newfoundland

• More Events on Page 13

OFFICE HOURS

102 Tanglwood Drive, Greentown, PA 18426 www.tanglwood.org • Main Office: 570-857-1186

Hours: The Chalet will be closed on Sundays & Mondays

Tuesday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Saturday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m

Community Manager

Ralph E. Graf | 570-857-1186 | email: ralphtl@ptd.net

Public Safety

David Miller | 570-857-1186 | Vehicle Phone: 570-241-5022 email: safetyps@ptd.net

Maintenance Supervisor

Darrell Merkel | 570-857-0317 | email: mainttl@ptd.net

Administrative Assistant

Elisabeth Muller | 570-857-1186 | email: bethtl@ptd.net

Accounting

Regina Smith | 570-857-1186 | email: reginatl@ptd.net

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As I write this message Labor Day is upon us. We had a lovely summer here in the Poconos. The Entertainment and Recreation Committee held many events that were fun for all and provided a vehicle for neighbors to meet neighbors. We started summer with a Kickoff to Summer party, had a community yard sale and 3 successful Gazebo parties. All who attended had fun. Looking ahead to the fall there are plans for an ice cream social, another movie night, and an adult social.

Fall in the Poconos is a beautiful time of the year. The changing colors of the foliage are a beautiful changing canvas. This is a great time to take a walk on our nature trail or in the game lands surrounding the community. In closing the Entertainment and Recreation Committee is still looking for parents of children to join the Committee. Have fun be safe and remember the speed limit in Tanglwood is 25MPH. Children are playing and we want to keep everyone safe.

Sandra LaPorte

As we close out another successful summer season, I want to thank the staff, Board, Committees, and the membership for their cooperation. The SemiAnnual Meeting of the membership will be held at the Community Center on October 15, 2022. The election results for positions on the Board of Directors will be verified at that time. The members have until 9am on the date of the meeting to vote for the candidates of their choice. There will be four candidates elected to the Board this year. The candidate with the least number of votes will serve a one-year term. The other candidates will each serve a three-year term. The successful candidates will officially be on the Board as of January 1, 2023. Once the Board sits at the January meeting, the directors will elect the corporate officers for the community. The officers are President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, and Treasurer. The First Vice President assumes the duties of Corporate Secretary for the community. The responsibility for each office is identified in the bylaws in Article X. If you did not receive a ballot, please contact the Chalet.

There were new Consolidated Rules that were adopted by the Board this past year. Rule [004] Authority. This rule change provides authority for an authorized representative of TLCA, including Public Safety, access to a member’s property. [Approved by the Board February 2022.] The Rules, Regulations, Building Code and Covenants require the Board of Directors to promulgate such rules, regulations and building codes for the general benefit of the community. Authorized representatives of TLCA including Public Safety, Code Enforcement Officer, and community committee members, are authorized to enter upon a member’s property in connection with conducting safety checks and assuring compliance with the Rules, Regulations, Building Codes and CC&Rs.

In [Rule 205] it states the use of the Boat Ramp in Lake Wallenpaupack is for TLCA boat owners and their guests [approved June 2022]. Launch stickers and launch fees will no longer be required.

The maintenance staff will be working on repairing canoe storage racks at the Indian Drive Storage facility. We are requesting that members who have canoes at the storage facility remove their canoes by October 15, 2022, so that staff can make the necessary repairs to the racks and prep the property for the next season. We appreciate your cooperation. The maintenance staff is prepping the equipment for the upcoming winter season. We have built up our supply of salt and cinders.

We anticipate removing the docks on Lake Wallenpaupack around October 15, 2022. As we approach the date, we will send an email blast to the membership.

We continue to receive requests for permits for new homes and home improvements to the exterior of properties. There are many new members of the community who purchased homes this past year. Please note that a survey is required on a member’s property for structural improvements that increases the size of the footprint of the existing structure including additions, decks, sheds, garages, new and/ or existing driveways, etc. The survey will ensure that any new construction conforms to setbacks and is not encroaching on a neighboring property.

The management and the Board continue to stress the importance of voting to extend the Restrictive Covenants. We are approximately 30 votes away from the approval. The Board has stressed the importance of extending the Restrictive Covenants for the past two years. The threshold for the vote to pass is a ‘yes’ vote from 67 percent of the members entitled to vote. The covenants are the most important document that governs the community; it provides the authority to operate as a community. The covenants will expire in 2043 without the necessary number of votes to extend them. To protect your property values, a ‘yes’ vote is requested. If you have not voted, please contact the Chalet for a ballot. The concern is that if not extended, the expiration date will start to show up in Title Searches. The bottom line is that without the

Restrictive Covenants in place, the community cannot continue to operate providing essential services, snow plowing, trash removal, road paving, installing the docks, collecting dues and all the functions necessary to provide the level of service required to keep Tanglwood a viable community.

There is nothing further to report regarding the Pocono Lake Front Development. The developer has been working with contractors on the construction of the sewage treatment plant to service this development. We will be notified by the township should there be any meetings regarding this proposed development that includes four seven story towers on the former White Beauty View property overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack. In addition, the plans call for approximately 200 home sites on the upper portion of the property bordering Tanglwood Lakes. We will naturally keep the membership informed as the approval / review process moves forward.

I know members have expressed concerns regarding the PPH Golf Course. A committee has been established consisting of three Board members for the purpose of meeting with the ownership of the golf course as it relates to removal of the building that has been totaled by a fire and plans for the future. Once more information becomes available it will be communicated to the membership.

Respectfully, Ralph E Graf, Community Manager

IT’S ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT

The Tanglwood Lakes Community enjoyed the monthly Gazebo Parties featuring DJ Mitch in July and August with the themes of Karaoke and 50’s music to enhance the evenings. Besides the decorations, all the tables were overflowing with food platters, snacks, and beverages and even a wedding celebration! The adjoining side porch area had all kinds of games set up and the fire pit area was very popular that night.

QUESTION: What is the fastest growing sport in America?

ANSWER: It’s Pickleball

We have to go no further than our tennis courts to see evidence that Pickleball is growing and growing. In 2014 the Board, along with PPH, resurfaced and upgraded our tennis courts to include pickleball. Reserved times are now on the schedule Monday through Friday with instruction and guidance provided by Bob Packer, an enthusiast who wants to see everyone playing pickleball. There are morning groups and afternoon groups at different skill levels.

Some folks call pickleball a combination of ping pong and tennis. Here are some facts about this popular, addictive game: (source: sportsimports.com)

Over the last few years, pickleball has been rising in popularity. In fact, pickleball is considered one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. Due to the soaring popularity of this decadesold game, many parks and recreation departments are now adding pickleball to their sports programming. But what is pickleball exactly, and why is it becoming so popular?

What is Pickleball? Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and pingpong using a paddle and plastic ball with holes. It is a game that is appropriate for players of all ages and skill levels. Rules for pickleball are simple, making it a great introductory sport. It can also be quite the challenging, fast-paced, and competitive game when people become more experienced at playing.

Why is Pickleball So Popular? There are many reasons for pickleball’s popularity in recent years. Here are just some reasons why the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) calls the sport, “highly contagious”:

Pickleball is Ideal for All Skill Levels Because pickleball rules are so similar to ping-pong, it can be easy for practically anyone to learn how to play the game. Whether you’re a beginner who just wants to learn a new sport for fun, or you’re a seasoned player who craves the thrill of more competitive play, pickleball offers something for everyone.

Pickleball is a Social Activity. Because a pickleball court is smaller than a tennis court (you can actually convert one tennis court into four pickleball courts), gameplay allows players to be close enough to one another that they can hold conversations. So, if you’re looking to bond with your family or have an outing with friends new or old, pickleball makes it easy to do just that while also giving you the ability to fit in a fun workout.

Playing Pickleball is Healthy. If you are looking for some great exercise for your mind and body, pickleball can’t be beat. Playing pickleball allows you to work on your balance, agility, reflexes, and hand-eye coordination without putting excessive strains on your body. Pickleball is a wonderful alternative for older players who used to play tennis, but have physical limitations such as hip, shoulder, knee, or other joint problems.

Come over to the tennis courts on Country Club Road and see what it’s all about!

The Fall Community Yard Sale

Tanglwood Residents

Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022

Time: Sales are limited from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – A one day event

Location: Set up your sale in your own yard or driveway

To Participate:

• Sign up before October 3 to get on the Yard Sale list – Call the Chalet office (857-1186) with your name and address

• Sales are limited to 10 am to 2 pm

• No outside advertising

• A list of participating addresses will be available the morning of October 8 at the Chalet Office to guide our shoppers

• Balloons or flags may be displayed in front of your property to identify you as a participant

• You may begin to set up your sale at 8 am

Shoppers: Check in at the Chalet Office to get your address list of yard sale participants.

What Do Boaters Do in the Off Season?

A couple of options come to mind as the days get cooler and our Tanglwood docks require all boats to be removed. These might include simply dreaming about next season, browsing through the many great photos you took as you reminisce those fun outings with friends and family, or sometimes considering an upgrade or selling your boat. Depending on your storage choices, you could also be doing repairs and routine maintenance.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has an extensive website detailing all aspects of boating. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission at www.

fishandboat.com is where you can go to learn all about licenses, registration, safety, titles, transfers, equipment, care, personal watercraft (PWC), kayaks, canoes, sailing, and handbooks.

The off season is a good time to make sure you are up to date on the regulations for Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania provides nearly unlimited opportunities for recreational boaters. PA has 85,000 miles of rivers and streams ranging from headwaters to major river systems.

What are the Boating Regulations in PA?

A good place to start is the online version of the PA Boating Handbook. This booklet is the textbook used in all of our boating safety classes. It provides detailed explanations of boating regulations and safety information.

NOTE: You may have to register or title your boat to use your boat in Pennsylvania. We have a separate FAQ that discusses boat registration and titling requirements.

training several ways:

• By taking a classroom course sponsored by one of the many volunteer boating safety groups across the Commonwealth.

• Online courses can be taken at Boat Pennsylvania, the only place to get a boating safety education certificate online. Once at the site, you may take the course as many times as you want. There is a small fee to take the final exam and receive your certificate.

• Home video courses are also offered at Boat Pennsylvania.

We have much more information about boating safety requirements and available courses on our Boating Courses page.

Use the Duplicate Safety Certificate Application Form to apply for a duplicate or replacement Commission

Boating Safety Education Certificate OR to convert the certificate you earned from another approved organization (classroom course only - ex., USCG Auxiliary, US Power Squadrons) to a permanent one issued by the Commission.

Boating Safety Education Certificates are required:

• to operate a personal watercraft

• for persons born on or after January 1, 1982, to operate boats powered by motors greater than 25 horsepower

The Fish & Boat Commission encourages all boat operators to obtain boating education training. We believe an educated boater is a safe boater. You can get

A nominal fee is charged.

This resource is a bonus for all Pennsylvania boaters to keep informed and for those starting to consider buying a boat.

Do I need a boating safety education certificate to operate my boat on Pennsylvania waters?

I lost my boating safety certificate, how do I get a new one?

Environmental Management Committee What You Should Know About Recycling

Thank you for supporting the recycling program in Tanglwood Lakes!

We like the statement “when in doubt throw it out”, putting all nonrecyclables in the trash as usual.

While you are considering what to do with your recyclables, especially when dealing with “single stream”, it can be very confusing. We are deeply grateful to our community because you have heard the call for conscious disposal. We are also very fortunate to be able to utilize The Wayne County Recycling Center, 66 Volunteer Drive, Honesdale, PA. They provide a location for those items we are unable to recycle here in the community. Please go to www.waynecountypa.gov/330/recycle for more information.

Below are a few reminders:

When placing items in our recycling bins they should always be clean of food. (It is best that all items be clean to deter bears too!)

The only Metal allowed in our Recycling: aluminum cans, pie and baking pans, tin

cans, steel food containers, EMPTY aerosol cans and lids, metal beverage cans, baking tins, foil, and food containers are included in this material category.

Paper items allowed: Cardboard and paperboard, Magazines and Catalogs,

Cereal/soda/beer boxes, Chipboard/ Box Board, Office paper and mail, Newspaper, Paper Egg Cartons.

Clean Glass Allowed: Glass bottles and containers

Do Not Include:

Plastic bags or plastic films

Recyclables in plastic bags

Any soiled/wet/greasy material

Food waste

Ceramics, dishes, crystal, and leaded glass, mirrors, window glass

Plastic toys, bins, bulk items

Garden hoses and wire hangers

Propane tanks

Paper

Batteries

Motor oil

Yard waste

Scrap metal

material

There is a side garbage can for placing the plastic bags you might be using to carrying the items to the bins.

October is Fire Safety Month

Blast from the Past - the day the local fire company brought their trucks to the schoolyard, extended the biggest ladder and allowed the students to even try on a helmet. In the first few weeks of school, most programs have repeated drills for evacuating the building and related fire safety information is put into the backpacks to share with the families. Here in Tanglwood we are fortunate to have a substation adjacent to our Community Center. We are all familiar with the Tafton Fire Company and their pancake breakfasts, fish fry, Annual Outing, and raffles to support their many services.

As a fire company at a lake community, their services are much broader and include a dive team, EMS, and rescue boats along with the ambulance corp. The Tafton Fire Company website has these tips to offer concerning keeping your home safe from a devastating fire: www.taftonfirecompany.org

Number One Tip: Smoke Detectors ---

The Fall of the year is a good

time to give your household a checkup for any unsafe conditions. Every year house fires kill thousands. Fire kills an estimated 4,000 Americans every year. Another 30,000 people are seriously injured by fire each year. Property damage from fire costs us at least $11.2 billion yearly. Most fire victims feel that fire would “never happen to them.”

Although we like to feel safe at home, about two-thirds of our nation’s fire deaths happen in the victim’s own home. The home is where we are at the greatest risk and where we must take the most precautions. Most deaths occur from inhaling smoke or poisonous gases, not from the flames.

Most fatal fires occur in residential buildings between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. when occupants are most likely asleep. Over 90 percent of fire deaths in buildings occur in residential dwellings.

A Johns Hopkins University study, funded by the United States Fire Administration, found that 75 percent of residential fire deaths and

84 percent of residential fire injuries could have been prevented by smoke detectors.

There are two basic types of smoke detectors:

1. Ionization detectors –Ionization detectors contain radioactive material that ionizes the air, making an electrical path. When smoke enters, the smoke molecules attach themselves to the ions. The change in electric current flow triggers the alarm. The radioactive material is called americium. It’s a radioactive metallic element produced by bombardment of plutonium with high energy neutrons. The amount is very small and not harmful.

2. Photo-electric detectors –This type of detector contains a light source (usually a bulb) and a photocell, which is activated by light. Light from the bulb reflects off the smoke particles and is directed towards the photocell. The photocell then is activated to trigger the alarm.

Choosing a smoke detector

When choosing a smoke detector, there are several things to consider. Think about which areas of the house you want to protect, where fire would be most dangerous, how many you will need, etc.

Dear Neighbors,

The Tafton Fire and Rescue, Ambulance, Dive Team, and Fire Police is a volunteer organization that services Palmyra Township, as well as assisting our surrounding communities. Our mission is to protect the lives and property of our residents and businesses through prevention, education, mitigation, and suppression with professionally trained and dedicated volunteer personnel.

We need your support to maintain the high level of service you expect from your first responders. The company's volunteers spend countless hours of their time for training to maintain those standards and strive to continue to give the community the highest level of service.

The Tafton Fire Company relies on Tax Deductible donations from the community which allows us to continue to provide the highest trained and best equipped fire department in the area.

The Fire and Rescue responded to 496 calls in 2021. The ambulance responded to 1,100 calls and the dive team responded to 10 water rescue calls.

We can always use your help as a firefighter, fire police, ambulance, or dive team member. If you are interested, please check out our website or stop down at the firehouse for an application.

Thank you for your continued support. The Tafton Fire Company could not exist without your generous contributions.

The Members of the Tafton Fire Company

The National Fire Protection Agency recommends that every home have a smoke detector outside each sleeping area (inside as well if members of the household sleep with the door closed) and on every level of the home, including the basement. The National Fire Alarm code requires a smoke detector inside each sleeping area for new construction. On floors without bedrooms, detectors should be installed in or near living areas, such as dens, living rooms or family rooms. Smoke detectors are not recommended for kitchens.

Installation

The placement of smoke detectors is very important. Sleeping areas need the most protection. One detector in a short hallway outside the bedroom area is usually adequate. Hallways longer than

30 feet should have one at each end. For maximum protection, install a detector in each bedroom. Be sure to keep the detector away from fireplaces and wood stoves to avoid false alarms. Place smoke detectors at the top of each stairwell and at the end of each long hallway. Smoke rises easily through stairwells. If you should put a smoke detector in your kitchen, be sure to keep it away from cooking fumes or smoking areas.

It’s important to properly mount a smoke detector. You can mount many detectors by yourself, however those connected to your household wiring should have their own separate circuit and be installed by a professional electrician. If you mount your detector on the ceiling, be sure to keep it at least 18 inches away from dead air space near walls and corners. If you mount it on the wall, place it six to 12 inches below the ceiling and away from corners. Keep them high because smoke rises.

Never place them any closer than three feet from an air register that might re-circulate smoke. Don’t place them near doorways or windows where drafts could impair the detector

operation. Don’t place them on an un-insulated exterior wall or ceiling. Temperature extremes can affect the batteries.

Maintenance

It’s simple to keep smoke detectors in good condition. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure to replace the batteries every year or as needed. Most models will make a chirping, popping or beeping sound when the battery is losing its charge. When this sound is heard, install a fresh battery, preferably an alkaline type.

Remember, every three years to change the bulbs. Keep extras handy. Check the smoke detector every month by releasing smoke or pushing the “test” button. Clean the detector face and grillwork often to remove dust and grease. Never paint a smoke detector as it will hamper its function. Check your detector if you’ve been away from home. Smoke Detectors make great housewarming (or any time) gifts. It’s an interesting present that can save lives and it shows that you care.

--- Follow Tafton Fire Company on their Facebook Page.

The ladies of Tanglwood had a wonderful time celebrating Dottie Baerenrodt’s 90th birthday!

We are your neighbors, we volunteer for you!

Golf Outing

A Huge Success

Listed below are our Sponsors and Donors:

Featured Sponsor: Tanglwood Lakes Community Association

Premier Sponsor: Blue Ox Tree Service

Elite Sponsors: Bobe family, Rosemary Kucharski, Charles & Sharon Johnson

Brian James McKee

Brian was born on Saint Patrick’s Day in 1949 in Belfast, Ireland. He immigrated to the US in 1954.

He attended Rutgers University in Newark and graduated in January 1973 with a dual degree in psychology and history. Following graduation he worked as an operating room technician at Saint Elizabeth’s hospital in Elizabeth, NJ. His love of medicine was kindled, and he went on to attend medical school in Guadalajara, Mexico. He never graduated due to an automobile accident in 1980 that left him quadriplegic. After his accident he moved from Cranford to Elizabeth, NJ.

Brian became a Tanglwood member in 2006 and re-located from Elizabeth, NJ in January 2014 to full time residence so he could live in “nature” in Greentown, Pennsylvania. He loved watching the wildlife and enjoyed the trees and seasons in the area surrounding Lake Wallenpaupack.

Brian’s parents and wife pre-deceased him. He was “adopted” by the Blackburn-Sigley family in 1981 and will be greatly missed by Robin, Tom, Joshua, Bethany, Everton and Noelle.

Code Enforcement

A total of 80 permits were issued from July 1 – August 31. It’s great to see so many people keeping their homes in tip-top shape and getting their permit applications to Code Enforcement. Here’s the break-down:

16 painting permits

11 driveway permits (seal coating)

4 roofing permits

5 minor repair permits

1 permit for hot tub installation

1 septic repair permit

2 gutter replacement permits

1 shed permit

1 retractable awning permit

5 yard clean-up permits

3 power washing / staining permits

2 stump removal permits

1 deck post replacement permit

27 tree removal permits

The Wallenpaupack Vets for Vets organization got its start here in Tanglwood Lakes with the original founders of Larry Blatz USMC, Elmer Hertz USMC, Jerry O’Connor USA, Ralph Graf, Jim Puccarelli USA, and Tom Ross USMC creating a group to assist local veterans and first responders in need. Their major fundraiser is the annual golf outing and this year it was held at The Skytop Lodge on July 18. Skytop, a short ride on Route 390, is a world class resort and golf facility.

TLCA Committees

Public Works Update

Wood Chipper Service for TLCA Residents

The Public Works committee, with permission from the TLCA Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the service of a tree company (Blue Ox) to provide wood chipping service.

The PW committee’s goal is to provide this service to our community twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring.

WHEN: Saturday October 1, 2022, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Rain date Saturday October 8, 2022, same times.

WHERE: TLCA leaf dump --our Maintenance area on Ruffed Grouse

For all TLCA residents only. NO contractors.

WHAT WILL BE CHIPPED:

Branches only - No bigger than 12 inches in diameter.

Material will be inspected to make sure we are only chipping branches less than 12 inches in diameter. Any material that cannot be chipped will be denied, and the homeowner will not be able to leave it at the dump. They must take it back. The community will not be responsible to pay for the disposal of rejected material.

Update from the Public Safety Committee

Thanks to all Tanglwood Members for a safe and fun summer. With all the safety additions to the beach area and additional stop signs throughout the community as well as the Traffic calming signs (Radar Speed Signs), we enjoyed a beautiful and safe summer. Thank you all for your continued attention to keeping our community fun and safe.

Although we had a couple of beach entry gate issues, the community has embraced the gates and has adapted well to their use. We still have a small issue with people tailgating through the gates (tailgating is when 2 or more vehicles try to enter using only 1 key fob). This is a dangerous practice as it is possible for the gate to come down on top of a vehicle. Please don’t tailgate.

New powerful lights are being installed at the beach and dock areas which will make it easier to navigate

Residents are responsible to bring the branches to the leaf dump on the day the chipper will be in use.

We ask all residents to please DO NOT do the following:

1. Bring down branches to the leaf dump before the chipping date and just dump them off. No branches will be allowed to be brought to the leaf dump except on the day of chipping. Failure to follow this procedure will result in a fine. We request this to prevent material that cannot be chipped to now become a cost to the community to dispose of.

2. Do not call the chalet to request PW to come to your residents to pick up branches. The residents are responsible for getting the branches to the leaf dump, just as the residents do with the leaves from their property.

3. Do not bundle branches and place them on the edge of the road or at the end of your driveway thinking PW will pick them up. This causes a safety hazard for residents driving on our roads.

The chipped branches (mulch) will be in a pile. All residents may use the mulch for use on their property FREE OF CHARGE. The mulch will be good to use to protect plants over the winter. Residents may come down and get the mulch any time after all the chipping has been completed.

Email blast will be sent to remind residents of the dates and times. Any changes that are needed will also be posted.

Thank you

TLCA PW COMMITTEE

the area safely. Additional cameras were installed to allow us to view the new Fire Pit Area.

The Speed Calming signs are moved throughout the community every few weeks and are a great way of reminding us all that our community is changing and many young families are now members and are out and about with small children and pets. Please Slow Down when driving your Cars, Golf Carts and Recreational Vehicles. Also remember that all drivers of any vehicles on Tanglwood roads (including Golf Carts and Recreational Vehicles) MUST BE LICENSED.

Please let the Public Safety Committee know if any areas near your property should be considered for safety devices (Stop Signs, Street Lights, Speed Calming devices etc etc.).

Please remember that as winter approaches we really need to slow down when driving through Tanglwood because of leaves and ice on the roads.

Let’s have a safe fall and winter.

FROM PUBLIC SAFETY

In the month of July, a total of 1994 miles were logged; in August, the total number of miles came to 2657. Five citations were given: two for illegal dumping, one pet violation (unleashed dog), one for the discharging of fireworks, and one for an unlicensed driver operating a golf cart.

For your safety and the safety of others, please be sure that everyone who operates your golf cart or LSV is a licensed driver. Safety has been checking to ensure that all drivers of these vehicles have their driver’s license on them.

since May

and meet your new neighbors, Board members, and Welcome Committee members. A great opportunity to find out more about our TLCA community and the surrounding area.

(570-857-1186) to

Update from the Budget & Finance Committee

by October 20

The Budget and Finance committee held an open workshop on Friday, August 26, for the community as a component of their preparation procedure for assembling the annual Tanglwood Lakes budget. Previous to this, all committees were asked to submit budget requests in June for consideration. Our accountant, Regina Smith, along with Community Manager, Ralph Graf, reviewed and discussed the various anticipated expenses and revenues along with the Budget & Finance committee members.

Some of the impacts on the expenses side of the ledger include increases in the price of utilities, gas, insurance fees, and administration. The Operating budget also needs to include estimates for anticipated expenses in the future, including maintaining our Reserve Fund and debt obligations. At this time the B&F committee is recommending a 3%+ increase in the assessment to the Board of Directors for presentation at the October semiannual meeting.

The Annual election for vacancies on the Tanglwood Board of Directors is coming up. All ballots must be returned by the date of the semi-annual community meeting which is Saturday, October 15. There are four open positions, three for a 3-year term and one for a 1-year term. Your returned ballot must be signed and include your lot number and enclosed in the provided envelope. You may send by US post office or return in person to the ballot box in the Chalet Office.

IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A BALLOT FOR THE 2023 BOARD, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE (570-857-1186).

Environmental Management What's Next?

A multi-phased, ongoing project is the management of Lake Tanglwood. From overseeing the dock areas and canoe racks to interacting with our consultant, Princeton Hydro, to maintenance of the catch basins and bubblers, to the latest dredging site, keeping Lake Tanglwood healthy has many components.

Princeton Hydro is an engineering firm specializing in water resources that include stormwater management, wetland and stream restorations, and sediment dredging with a holistic approach to the ecosystem using field data, hydrologic models, and computer programming technology to develop designs for its clients. Tanglwood Lakes has contracted with Princeton Hydro as its Lake Manager for a number of years, actively implementing their assessments and advisements for our lake.

The latest very observable project is the area off of Indian Drive where an adjacent lot has been prepared to receive the dewatered sediment that has accumulated in the geo-tubes. The goals set forth for the Sediment Removal are to improve water quality and access to deeper water. Considerations of the dewatering include sun penetration, vegetation, nutrients, and discouragement of algae formation. All of these are continual determinants for healthy upkeep of our lake.

The removal of sediment through the geo tubes is a process that takes many months as the material extracted by volume is mostly water. The resulting material will be graded and spread onto the adjacent area. Having this area usable is a considerable cost savings as the price to haul and dump the sediment coupled with EPA factors is prohibitive. Currently TLCA has the needed permits for continuing this Maintenance Dredging and the area is able to receive additional compacted sediment for the next two anticipated phases.

PLANNING

AHEAD

Mark your calendar for these events brought to you by The Entertainment & Recreation Committee

Fall Community Yard Sale Saturday, Oct. 8

Evening Social Saturday, Nov. 12

Holiday Lighting Contest

Registration the week of Dec. 12

Judging Dec. 17 – 19

Annual Cookie Exchange Thursday, Dec. 8

Look for details to come …

It’s that time of year – the time to take in the beauty of fall colors all around us. There are three things that cause leafy greens to become blazing spectacles: pigments in the leaf, weather and length of night. There are four types of pigments found in leaves: chlorophyll (green), xanthophyllis (yellows), carotenoids (oranges), anthocyanins (reds).

As days become shorter and sunlight becomes weaker, the veins in leaves begin to shut down and the trapped sugars in the leaves prompt orange, red and yellow colors to show through. The intensity of fall leaf colors is affected by weather and moisture – warm, sunny days accompanied by cool (not cold) nights will produce the brightest displays of color, as will a warm wet spring. Should a late spring, summer drought or warm spell during the fall occur, a delay or decrease in the intensity of fall colors will result.

Let’s hope our dry summer will not affect the fall display we all look forward to every year!

Speaking of leaf-peeping, you may want to take in the beauty of our area with a one-and-a-half-hour train ride on the Stourbridge Line from Hawley to Honesdale. You may even spot bald eagles during your excursion! The rides take place on weekends throughout the month of October. The train cars are heated, and restroom facilities are available. The cost is $20 for adults, $15 for children.

If you have young kids, you may want to take a ride on the Pumpkin Patch Express, available on Saturdays and Sundays in October. Bring the whole gamily and enjoy a two-hour ride with a stop in Honesdale, where children can pick their own pumpkin to take home. The cost is $25 for adults and $20 for children. If you have any questions, give the Stourbridge Line a call at 570 470 2697 or look them up at thestourbridgeline.net.

The Stourbridge Line’s Blue Moon Express is being held on October 29th. Wear your Halloween costume and take a ride along the Lackawaxen River. Once you reach the destination, an array of beer, wine and spirits will be available for you to taste and to purchase. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older with photo ID. The outing is two and a half hours long; the cost is $35.00.

From October 1st to October 2nd beginning at 10:00 am, come on down to the Hawley Harvest Hoedown! New activities have been added this year – in addition to the scarecrow costume contest, horse and wagon rides, music, vendors and the petting zoo, a lumberjack / lumberjill competition is set to take place in Bingham Park, along with a corn hole and axe-throwing competitions. This year’s Fall Beer Crawl will be one you won’t want to miss, either! Many events are free, so call 570 226 4064, check them out on Facebook or go to visithawleypa.com to find out more!

Quiet Valley Farm is holding their Harvest Festival from October 8th to 9th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. There will be wagon rides, craft and trade demonstrations featuring skills used during the 1800s, refreshments, a Civil War encampment, entertainment and lots of activities for children. The cost for advance tickets is $16 for adults and $8 for children; $18 and $10 at the gate. Call 570 992 6161 for details or go to quietvalley.org.

Spooky Days on the Farm will be held at Quiet Valley Farm on October 28th and 29th from 5 – 8 pm. Help solve a murder with an event designed by a forensic specialist. The farm is very dark at night, so be sure to bring your flashlight! This event is not suitable for children aged 7 and under.

If you have a hankering for some Halloween fun, be sure to take a candle-lit tour of Haunted Honesdale The walks will be held on October 8th, 14th and 15th from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. Each tour lasts forty-five minutes, during which you will learn about Honesdale’s eerie alleyways, other-worldly-occupied buildings and the ghosts who haunt the Honesdale streets. Tours begin in Central Park and end at The Hotel Wayne, where encounters with apparitions have been documented. The cost is $18 for adults, $13 for children aged 8 – 12 (not recommended for children under 8.) Call 570 470 2185 if you dare!

Have tweens? Don’t know what to do with them? Don’t get yourself tied up in knots! Consider taking them to the Pocono Organics Market in Long Pond, PA on October 8th where they will learn to make pretzels! Preteens will make the pretzel dough and learn how to properly knot these Pennsylvania specialties. The class is for children aged 10 – 15 and is held from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. The cost for the class is $30.00.

On November 12th, children aged 5 – 9 can make their own cake pops on a stick (with an accompanying adult) at the market. They can dip their pops into a chocolate coating and decorate their little cakes with icing and the toppings of their choice. Go to pocono-organics.square.site or call 570 646 1100 for details.

Film buffs – the Black Bear Film Festival is being held this year from October 14th – October 16th for the 23rd time! The festival will feature original documentaries, short films, student films, dramas and comedies. Check out the cute town of Milford and enjoy shop and restaurant specials and try to find the Artful Bears all around town (go to the website to find a map of the bears’ locations.) While you are there, visit the beautiful estate, Grey Towers, and other historic buildings and special events. Visit blackbearfilm. com for more information.

The Art Factory of White Mills continues to hold classes through November, using mediums such as acrylic pours, alcohol ink, printmaking, watercolors and graphite and colored pencils. Creating something beautiful and unique is the perfect way to keep your mind and spirit feeling alive as the weather cools and leaves begin to fall. Visit this wonderful resource by going to theartfactoryofwhitemills.com or call them by dialing 570 251 1181. Check out their gallery, too!!

On Saturday, November 12, The F.M. Kirby Center for Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre will present Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet. From the website: “This Christmas, bring the whole family back to a simpler time with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! The acclaimed holiday tradition is LIVE in theaters for the 30th Anniversary tour. Gather friends and family to re-live your fondest childhood dreams, overflowing

The Kirby Center is located at 71 Public Square in Wilkes-Barre; their phone number is 570 826 1100.

On November 25th to the 26th, Honesdale once again lights up the night with its Winter Wonderland celebration . The fun begins at 11 am with shop and restaurant specials and vendors selling various wares. Santa makes an appearance

APPROVED MINUTES OF THE JUNE 18, 2022 BOARD MEETING

The meeting was called to order by President Sandra LaPorte at 9:00 am. All rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. Also present were 1st Vice President Mark Ossont, 2nd Vice President Robert Burns, Treasurer Bill Vaccaro, Vinny Budd, Grace Zoccali and Administrative Assistant Elisabeth Muller. Bob Russo was excused; Community Manager Ralph Graf called in to the meeting.

Motion by: Mark Ossont

Second by: Grace Zoccali

To approve the minutes of May 21, 2022. The motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report, Bill Vaccaro: June, 2022 (rev. 06/16)

Account balances as of May 31, 2022

Dime Bank TOTAL OPERATING CAP. RSV. CIF OTHER

Money Market $ 77,824 $ 77,824

Operating $ 20,714 $ 20,714 Contractors $ 18,886 $ 18,886

Total All Dime Accounts: $117,424

PNC $156,536 $156,536

NBT $143,619 $143,619

HNB $250,000 $250,000

Vanguard $721,169 $721,169

Fidelity $721,918 $721,918

TOTAL $2,110,666 $393,619 $1,443,087 $156,536 18,886

Chalet Mortgage Balance a/o 05/31: $233,538

Receipts for 2022:

Homes 90% $957,417

Lots 75% $152,486 Docks 100% $121,326

Total Received a/o 05/31: $1,265,571

Expenses for the Month of May: $57,716

Cash Disbursements to date: $288,458

Spending for Operations in May is $ 57,716. Large expenditures include: $8,077 for Insurance, $4,082 for Beach Maintenance, $3,591 for Lake Tanglwood, $4,066 for Refuse & Recycling.

Reserve Spending: $2,200 Lake Tanglwood, $2,000 Chalet mortgage.

New Capital Spending: $4,874 Returned to Operating Acct. (Maintenance Trailer), $7,110 Maintenance Generator.

Motion by: Vinny Budd

Second by: Robert Burns

To approve the June 2022 Treasurer’s Report. The motion passed unanimously.

Community Manager›s Report, Ralph Graf:

The start of summer barbecue at the Community Center over the Memorial Day weekend was a success. Kudos to all involved in making for an enjoyable outing. The beach facility was packed on Sunday over the holiday weekend. There were no major incidents and no reported injuries. I want to acknowledge the efforts of maintenance for prepping and maintaining the area and our safety officers for providing a safe environment.

The Fire Pit at the beach property has been installed and is operational. Public Safety has the key for the propane tank. The hours of operation will be from [7pm to 11pm] and safety will secure and lock the tank at 11pm. Darrell and his staff installed a stone walkway from the roadway to the pit.

The Geese Police have been hired for the summer season to address the health concerns that the geese present

The sediment removal for Lake Tanglwood is now complete for the second phase of removal. I will be following up with bids for tree removal on lot [51] to spread the sediment. There is funding in the contract for the contractor to remove and spread the sediment on the neighboring property that can be used for amenity expansion. The target date for relocation of the sediment is immediately following the Labor Day holiday.

The Environmental Committee is working with the conservation District regarding tree planting and possible grant applications. We have released water from Lake Tanglwood

in an effort for the engineers from RKR Hess to assess the spillway. The Aeration System currently in place at the lake needs to be replaced. The replacement of the system is identified in the Reserve Study for 2027. The system is approximately 15 years old. The Environmental Committee reviewed a proposal from Nature Works, the company that services the system, and has recommended that $30,000.00 be allocated for replacement for next April.

The report from the Gypsy Moth assessment indicates that funding should be budgeted for next year as there is a possibility spraying will be necessary [$40.000]. There should be a place holder in the budget for spraying.

There were approximately [468] fobs handed out TLCA residents and approximately [74] to Tanglwood North Residents. There is nothing further to report regarding the action filed by Tanglwood North.

There has been activity with respect to the Pocono Lake Front Development. The construction for the treatment plant on Route 507 is underway. The township will notify me once the plans are submitted for the upper portion of the property which includes the cluster home section of the overall development.

The road paving program has been rescheduled to begin in mid-June due to equipment and staffing issues. I will continue to follow up with the contractor. There has been no discussion of any increase related to fuel costs.

The changeover from Oil heat to Propane is scheduled for the end of June. The existing oil heating unit will be removed by staff.

There was a reported injury at [A] dock that was referred to the insurance carrier for informational purposes. A member apparently caught his foot under the ramp while exiting A Dock.

There are now seven members that have expressed an interest in running for a position on the Board of Directors. There are four openings. The filing deadline is June 24th.

Respectfully, Ralph E Graf, Community Manager

Motion by: Bill Vaccaro

Second by: Vinny Budd

To approve the June 2022 Manager’s Report. The motion passes unanimously.

Budget & Finance Committee, Bill Vaccaro:

The Vanguard account will be closed. We will use Fidelity Bank - they are much easier to deal with.

The credit card was approved.

Building Codes, Mark Ossont:

I’d like to request a variance for the owners of 104 Indian Drive. Their turkey mound needs to go in front of the home. It will be 30 feet from the road, but there is no other place to put the mound.

Motion by: Mark Ossont

Second by: Grace Zoccali

To approve a variance for placing the turkey mound at 104 Indian Drive in the front of the property, 30 feet from the road. The motion was passed unanimously.

Bylaws & Legal, Rosemary Kucharski:

We ordered a new set of ballots for the Restrictive Covenants vote. They will be going out next week to those who have not yet voted.

Communications & Marketing, Tina Budd:

The email blast list has an open rate of 66%, up from previous times.

Grace Zoccali: We want to encourage people to use the website.

Tina Budd: Once reports are approved, they are placed on the website.

Entertainment & Recreation, Meg Merone:

We had a very successful Summer Kick Off party. We are discussing holding more movie nights. The first summer gazebo party will take place tonight, and the yard sale is scheduled for the 25th, and the Tanglwoolies will hold a bake sale the same morning.

Environmental Management, Vinny Budd:

The Briarwood trail has been refurbished. There are now two trails - the upper trail and the lower trail.

The dredging at Lake Tanglwood is going along as scheduled. We have a meeting with the Conservation District on June 29th to possibly get trees on Indian Drive through the One Million Trees Project.

The water level on Lake Tanglwood has lowered so we can do some repairs to the dam. We will consult with RKR Hess.

Nominating, Bill Vaccaro:

The committee met on June 10th to discuss the number of applicants. Applications to run for the Board are due back by June 24th. So far seven people have picked up applications. The wording for email ballots will be discussed; we will mail ballots out to residents 30 days ahead of time.

Public Safety, President Sandra LaPorte: (read from the Safety report)

A total of 3,041 miles were patrolled from May 17th to June 17th.

There were 88 service calls.

There were 2 incident reports - one was a foot injury on Dock A, the other was a fender bender at the beach parking area.

There were 63 citations: one for fireworks, one for pet management, three for unsightly properties, thirteen for boat sticker violations and forty five canoe sticker violations. In addition, there was one warning given for a parking violation.

Public Works, Mark Ossont:

The Tafton Fire Department would like to place ‘dry fire hydrant’ signs at our hydrants on Yacht Club and Cloud Crest Drives, Ponderosa and Cloud Crest Drives, Laurel Hill and Cloud Crest Drives.

Motion by: Mark Ossont

Second by: Grace Zoccali

To place dry hydrant signs where indicated. The motion passed unanimously.

Ad hoc Beach, Grace Zoccali:

The committee collaborated with Public Safety to have lighting installed at the fire pit area. The money for this is included in the budget.

We got a lot done this year.

President Sandra LaPorte: With regard to Aqua and the Public Utility Commission, every person experiencing problems with Aqua must complain to Aqua and the PUC. Because Ralph was the only one who sent a letter of complaint to the PUC, he is the only complainant, even though many residents made complaints to the office. You need to contact the PUC and Aqua directly. Ralph will soon be meeting with representatives from Aqua.

Mark Ossont: Public Works has been discussing the issues we’re having with Aqua. We would like to present to the Board next month that any utility company needs to get a permit before any work begins - excluding emergencies - so that members can be notified. If they do not get permits, heavy fines will be imposed.

Motion by: Robert Burns

Second by: Mark Ossont

To adjourn the Board meeting at 9:40 am. The motion passed unanimously.

Public portion of the meeting began at 9:50 am:

M. Merone, lot 155R: Over Memorial Day weekend, my water was brown and discolored. I called Aqua and was told it would cost me $75 for a technician to come out and take a look. I told them it’s their water issue and I should not have to pay for them to take care of their problem.

B. Packer, lot 208: Regarding the bylaw change - do those who already voted need to be recertified?

President Sandra LaPorte: No.

Packer: I’m killing 30 - 50 gypsy moths a day. What are my options?

Vinny Budd: We will spray for gypsy moths next year. Unfortunately, right now, there are no options. Spraying was not justified by the forester for this year.

Packer: What is the status of the tennis and pickleball courts?

Vinny Budd: We are discussing the matter with Vinny Polise, and the committee will continue to look into it.

Mark Ossont: Four pickleball courts will be installed at the township building.

Packer: I’m paying two-and-half-times more for my water here in Pennsylvania than in the drought-stricken area I live in six months out of the year.

B. Krol, lots 485, 592, 595: How does TLCA justify the $200 increase in long-term rental fees?

Ralph Graf, Community Manager: The increase was recommended by various committees, based on the cost of doing business.

Krol: We pay an HOA fee. TLCA is a private community.

Bill Vaccaro: The homeowner is running a business, not Tanglwood Lakes.

Krol: $500.00 is a lot to charge for long-term rental fees.

C. Gagnon, lot 158: Who decided where the speed signs should go?

President Sandra LaPorte: Public Safety identified the areas.

Gagnon: The locations don’t make sense. They should be moved.

J. Stiehl, lot 898: Do we rent the pickleball courts? Can we?

President Sandra LaPorte: No. Stiehl: Where is lot 51?

President Sandra LaPorte: On Indian Drive, next door to the lot with the sediment.

M. Merone: The speed signs have been placed as you’re leaving the community - you’re almost on 507. They should be placed as you’re coming into the community.

President Sandra LaPorte: Send an email to Ralph.

Vinny Budd: Speeding is a constant problem in here, and ninety percent of speeders are residents.

The meeting ended at 10:00 am.

Respectfully submitted, Elisabeth Muller, Administrative Assistant

APPROVED MINUTES OF THE JULY 16, 2022 BOARD MEETING

The meeting was called to order by President Sadra LaPorte at 9:00 am. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Also present were 1st Vice President Mark Ossont, 2nd Vice President Bob Burns, Treasurer Bill Vaccaro, Bob Russo and Grace Zoccali. Community Ralph Graf was present as well as Administrative Assistant Elisabeth Muller.

Motion by: Mark Ossont

Second by: Vinny Budd

To approve the June 18, 2022 Board meeting minutes as well as the June executive session meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report, Bill Vaccaro: July, 2022

Account balances as of June 30, 2022

Dime Bank

TOTAL OPERATING CAP. RSV. CIF OTHER

Operating $ 65,175 $ 65,175

Money Market $124,643 $124,643 Contractors $ 18,888 18,888

Total All Dime Accounts: $208,706

PNC $156,500 $156,500

NBT $143,631 $143,631

HNB $100,000 $100,000

FIDELITY INVEST. $1,382,117 $1,382,117

Vanguard $ 1,490 $ 1,490

TOTAL $1,992,444 $433,449 $1,383,607 $156,500 $ 18,888

Chalet Mortgage Balance a/o 06/30: $232,332

Receipts for 2022:

Homes 91% $968,118

Lots 75% $152,935

Docks 100% $121,326

Cash Disbursements to date: $442,079

Spending for Operations in June is $ 83,921. Large expenditures include: $9,406 for Workers Compensation Insurance, $7,872 for Beach Maintenance, $3,297 for Professional fees, $5,680 for Refuse & Recycling, $2,529 for Kubota Repair, $2,629 for gasoline.

Reserve Spending: $57,112 for Lake Tanglwood, $2,000 Chalet mortgage, $1,125 Kubota loan.

New Capital Spending: None.

Motion by: Robert Burns Second by: Mark Ossont

To approve the Treasurer’s Report. The motion passed unanimously.

Community Manager’s Report, Ralph Graf: COMMUNITY MANAGER’S REPORT

There are a total of eight candidates that will be on the ballot for positions on the Board of Directors. The top three candidates will assume a three-year term of office in January. The fourth candidate will serve a one-year term starting in January of 2023.

I want to update the members on the recent issues regarding the Tanglwood beach on Lake Wallenpaupack. By regulation, the beach must be tested weekly for possible E. coli. The test is performed by a lab and the results are forwarded to the Department of Health. Once we test positive for E. coli, we must have a negative test within fortyeight hours to open the beach. The Department of Health has total control on beach openings based on E. coli assessments.

This year the gypsy moth assessment by a forester indicated that the levels of egg masses per acre were well below the threshold for spraying. The report did state that there would be areas that would be impacted; however overall spraying was not recommended. The assessment did indicate that funding should be allocated for next year as there is a likelihood that spraying would be required. The Budget and Finance Committee will be addressing this in the 2023 proposed budget.

The sediment that has been removed from Lake Tanglwood is scheduled to be spread on lot 51 following Labor Day. The lot is a property owned by the community adjacent to the canoe storage facility on Indian Drive. The final two phases of

sediment removal are under review by the Board in consultation with our lake manager.

The road paving for this year is nearing completion. The cost factors for paving increased due to the fuel index. We should hopefully be able to address additional areas because of negotiations with Aqua regarding trench restoration that provided an additional $90,000.00 in funding.

I want to acknowledge the efforts of the Environmental Committee for their work on the Briarwood Nature Trail. The committee is working with the Pike County Conservation District to secure a grant for tree planting.

We are working with a second engineer for an assessment on the Tanglwood Lake Spillway. The objective is to make the necessary repairs under a maintenance application as opposed to a complete replacement. A replacement would require bringing the current spillway up to today’s standards.

We experienced issues with our docks that have been addressed by the use of additional anchors. The anchors are approximately seven to eight hundred pounds each. We added anchors in each dock, including aluminum chains. We replaced the existing chains with stainless steel chains.

Tanglwood continues to have a turnover with respect to property sales. We are moving close to achieving the votes necessary to extend the Restrictive Covenants. I want to thank the Legal Committee, Rich, Vinny, Rose and Beth for all their efforts.

The work on the sewage treatment plant for the Pocono Lake Front Development continues. I spoke with a representative from the township, and we will be notified should plans be submitted as the project moves forward.

I met with representatives from Aqua. Bill and Grace attended the meeting. We stressed the importance of communications regarding water-related issues. The representatives agree it is an area of concern that needs to be addressed. The representative stated they have not been contacted regarding the Pocono Lake Front Development and expressed a concern regarding the possible impact on wells in the area. They will be monitoring the approval process at this point; Aqua has not been contacted.

I know there has been a discussion regarding Operation vs Capital, as it relates to road paving. [The bylaws in Article 1V Sub Section b states the following: Any action which encompasses more than 20% of the most recent adopted fiscal year operating budget approved by the Board of Directors may only be taken by the Board, or any of its representatives, after the majority vote of the membership a duly called meeting for which written notice of thirty days prior to such meeting must be forwarded to property owners pursuant to Article IV sub section (b) stating the purpose of such meeting. The resurfacing of paved roads is a capital expense and therefore should not apply to the 20% rule.

Respectfully, Ralph E Graf, Community Manager

Motion by: Grace Zoccali

Second by: Robert Burns

To approve the Community Manager’s Report. The motion passed unanimously.

Budget & Finance Committee, Bill Vaccaro:

There are no areas of concern. There remains a small amount of money in the Vanguard account which will be transferred to Fidelity. We now have a credit card with Dime Bank. A variance is needed to approve LED lighting at the dock area.

Motion by: Bill Vaccaro

Second by: Robert Burns

To approve a variance of up to $5000.00 to replace the lights at the dock with LED fixtures. The motion passed unanimously.

Bylaws & Legal Committee, Rick Gaines:

We hope to get the necessary number of ‘yes’ votes for the restrictive covenant by the October meeting.

Building Codes Committee, Mark Ossont:

There was one remodel / addition to a home which was approved by the committee.

Communications & Marketing Committee, Tina Budd:

We’ve been busy getting all of the candidate information and biographies into the newspaper. The information will be posted on the website once the final proof is approved.

Entertainment & Recreation Committee, CaroleAnn Gagnon:

We had our first yard sale – not all sellers did well during the sale but everyone said they enjoyed meeting their neighbors. The next gazebo party will be on July 23rd. It will be a karaoke party. We will meet in August to begin planning fall events.

Environmental Management Committee, Vinny Budd:

The Briarwood trail was finished two weeks ago – there is new mulch around the educational signs and there are new benches along the trail. We are working with the Pike County Conservation District to hopeful get twenty free trees. We are waiting on the engineers for the dam inspection results. There may be more sediment to add to lot 51. We found a gifted bird photographer – perhaps we could hold an educational get-together with him.

Nominating Committee, Bill Vaccaro:

The Nominating Committee met on June 24 to review the applications received for the Board of Directors election in October. The following 8 candidates will comprise the slate:

Joe Del Grippo Bob Packer

Jeff Skulsky Rosemary Kucharski E. Carroll Gagnon Josephine Mills Elmer Hertz Carol Mainardi

Public Works Committee, Mark Ossont:

Maintenance has been doing a great job. Twenty-one roads have been paved; shoulder work still needs to be completed. We are talking about getting an outside company and chipper to use at the leaf dump. We are researching insurance and costs. It is not in the budget, so we may have to do it in the spring and fall. TLCA has an old boat stored at the maintenance area. It’s an eyesore and we recommend taking it to the scrap yard.

Motion by: Grace Zoccali

Second by: Vinny Budd

To take the old TLCA boat to the scrap yard. The motion passed unanimously.

We’ve been talking about how best to remove the geese droppings at the beach.

Wallenpaupack and Lake Tanglwood beginning in 2023, as we feel the use of the lakes is a true amenity and should be available to everyone.

Motion by: Bill Vaccaro

Second by: Robert Burns

To approve the elimination of launch stickers / launch fees for both lakes beginning in 2023. The motion passed unanimously.

Motion by: Bill Vaccaro

Second by: Robert Burns

To approve the purchase and installation for pre-drilled aluminum guard for the boat slips. The cost would be $54.00 each for 106 slips. The motion passed unanimously.

Robert Burns: We need more racks on Indian Drive.

President Sandra LaPorte:

We have some new business – the revision of Rule 405, to streamline the fine structure. The revised rule will read:

Work being performed on a member’s property without a TLCA permit must cease immediately until a Tlca permit is approved. A fine of $100.00 per day shall be assessed for each day the work continues without a permit. Members and contractors shall be notified of the violation by mail, and shall, as of the date of receipt, have the right to appeal to the Arbitration Committee in accordance with the rules and regulations of that committee.

Motion by: Vinny Budd

Second by: Mark Ossont

To approve the proposed revision to Rule 405. The motion passed unanimously.

Motion by: Grace Zoccali

Second by: Robert Burns

To adjourn the meeting at 10:20 am. The motion passed unanimously.

*** Public Portion ***

C. Gaines, Lot 913: Are there plans to take down the Paupack Hills building?

V. Budd: Polise is quibbling with the insurance company.

Everything is held up in court.

C. Gaines: It looks like they’re using the maintenance building as a dining area.

Public Safety Committee, Bob Russo:

We are waiting on the statistics from the traffic calming devices to see how speeding in TLCA has been affected.

Ad hoc Beach Committee, Grace Zoccali:

We are so happy with how the fire pit turned out. We’re excited to have a railing down to the beach as well. Darrell and maintenance did a great job.

Ad Hoc Marina Committee, Bill Vaccaro:

We need signs on the ends of the docks saying, “private dock, no pick-up or drop-off”. We’ve been discussing using the half-slips as jet-ski ports. (The Board decided to table this for the present.) We would like to eliminate the need for launch stickers for Lake

V. Budd: Yes. I don’t know if it will be a year-round venue.

R. Gaines, Lot 913: We can extend our docks and have more boat slips.

B. Vaccaro: We cannot extend our docks further than 250’ from shore. ‘A’ dock is only 200’ long.

R. Gaines: Why don’t we do it right away to get more space?

B. Vaccaro: The cost to replace an entire dock is $100,000.00.

R. Gaines: We could try to buy a dock that is already on the lake. Having more doc space is a no-brainer.

M. Merone, Lot 155R: There is still no stop sign facing Indian Drive on the end of Spring Drive. It’s on a bend and someone could get killed.

C.A. Gagnon, Lot 158: I’d like to remind everyone that games are at the bath house for everyone to use. Please use them and put them back when you are finished.

The meeting ended at 10:30 am.

Respectfully submitted, Elisabeth Muller, Administrative Assistant

FALL RECIPES

Did you know that Kennett Square is the Mushroom Capital of the World? Approximately 65% of all US mushrooms come from Kennett Square PA. An annual Mushroom Festival takes place during the 1st weekend after Labor Day, so fall is a great time of year to cook with fresh, delicate mushrooms!

Hungarian Mushroom Soup Serves 4

This soup is to die for – it’s one of our favorites!

20 ounces sliced mushrooms (white, or a mixture of baby bella mushrooms and white mushrooms)

4 chopped medium-sized onions

8 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

6 tbsp flour

2 c milk, heated

2 tbsp fresh dill

1 tbsp Hungarian paprika

1 tbsp sweet paprika

2 tbsp soy sauce

4 c water or stock, divided

1 c sour cream

Sautee the vegetables in 4 tbsp butter for 4 or 5 minutes. Add dill and paprikas, soy sauce and 1 c stock or water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Melt the remaining butter and whisk in flour, forming a roux. Whisk in hot milk. Stir until the milk thickens. Add remaining 1 c stock or water and stir well to combine. Do not boil – heat the soup gently. Add the mushroom mixture, stirring gently. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with sour cream and additional dill, if desired.

Oven-Roasted Sausages with Riesling, Apples and Pears

Serves 6

This is another family favorite, and the aroma is divine!

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp brown sugar

3 Bosc pears, peeled, halved and cored

3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, halved and cored

Pinch Kosher salt

1 c orange juice

1 c Riesling

1 tsp grated orange zest

2 slices ginger

2 whole cloves

1 cinnamon stick

1/8 anise seed, crushed

9 sweet Italian pork sausages, pricked with a fork

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Add brown sugar and stir and cook until it is combined with the butter. Add the fruit, cut side down, in a single layer and cook until golden brown (5 – 6 minutes). Remove from heat and place the fruit in a large baking dish in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt.

Add orange juice, wine, zest, ginger, cloves, cinnamon stick and anise to the frying pan over mediumhigh heat. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from the heat. Remove the cinnamon stick, ginger, and cloves.

Add sausage to the baking dish with fruit. Pour the orange juice and wine mixture over the fruit and sausages and season with salt. Cover loosely with foil and bake until sausages are cooked and fruit is tender but holds its shape, 25 to 35 minutes.

To serve, cut each sausage in half diagonally, and place 3 pieces and half of a pear and half of an apple on each plate. Drizzle with pan juices and serve immediately. Good with a nice loaf of bread or rice!

Pumpkin Dog Biscuits (our dog loves these!)

½ c grated carrot

1 c pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

From the Board: Changes to Rules and Bylaws

Several Rules & Regulations and Bylaws have changed since the booklets were printed in 2020. Take a look and stay informed!

RULE CHANGES AS OF JULY 2022:

Rule 103 Residence/Property Maintenance I Unsightly Property: The failure to maintain member property which includes but is not limited to accumulated, discarded, store or hazardous material; damaged exterior objects; peeling paint; broken exterior structures such as windows, lights, doors, decks, fences, storage sheds, play equipment, trash cans or mailboxes is prohibited. Exterior storage on member property of any accumulated autos, trucks, boats, appliances, furniture, fixtures, auto parts, machinery, recreation equipment, tools, construction material, or any other material which is excessive and unsightly, and which is an annoyance or nuisance to the occupants of neighboring lands is prohibited. Discarding of materials on neighboring member property or TLCA property is strictly prohibited. Any condition that results in a citation for violation of Rule 103 must be remedied and brought into compliance within 14 calendar days of the issuance of the citation. The failure to remedy the condition within that timeframe will result in a second citation or third citation, as the case may be. ff a third citation is issued with respect to a condition, the Member will be notified that failure to remedy the condition within 14 calendar days of the citation shall result in TLCA engaging a contractor to remedy the condition and the cost thereof shall be assessed against the Member and his/her property. First offense: $250.00, Second Offense $500.00, Third Offense $750.00. Approved by the Board of Directors, February 2021.

Rule 004 Authority: The Rules, Regulations and Building Codes, Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions {CC&Rs) and bylaws require the Board of Directors to promulgate such rules, regulations and building codes for the general benefit of the community. Authorized representatives of TLCA, including Public Safety, Code Enforcement Officer and Committee Members, are authorized to enter upon a Member's property in connection with conducting safety checks and assuring compliance with the Rules, Regulations, Building Codes and CC&Rs. Approved by the Board of Directors, February 2022.

Rule 402 Permit Application: The permit application must be submitted to the TLCA office via US Mail, fax, or handdelivery. Members in good standing shall submit one copy of the following: proof of ownership; approved township sewage permit (if applicable); approved township building permit (if applicable); a check payable to TLCA to cover administrative costs in the amount of $.35 per square foot for new construction, and new additions of living space. There is a $100.00 permit fee for construction and/or placement of preexisting home sites. Fees are subject to change by a motion from the Board of Directors.

2 eggs

3 c whole wheat or oat flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients together in large mixing bowl until the flour is incorporated. Lightly dust counter with flour and roll dough out to ¼” thick. Cut treats out with a 2” cookie cutter (if desired) and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Bake for 18 – 20 minutes, or longer for crunchier treats. Cool completely, and store in the refrigerator.

Where applicable, member shall also submit: detailed final plans and material specifications showing at a minimum all floor plans, exterior and interior dimensions plus front, rear and side exterior views and exterior elevations; plot plans to scale adequate to show clearly the dimensions of the lot, grade both existing and proposed, the building setbacks, location of the drive and sewage disposal system, propane tanks and schematic plans showing setbacks for decks, sheds and other structures. Where applicable, member shall also submit a project erosion and sediment control plan. The building permit application and addendum to building permit application shall be properly completed and all pages of the submittals listed above shall be signed by the member and the contractor.

A TLCA building code compliance fee of $2,000.00 shall be submitted with a new residence construction permit application. The fee shall be held to ensure compliance with all

TLCA building codes and with building site restoration requirements. The fee shall be returned to the member following a building code committee construction and site restoration review which shall take place following the issuance of the Palmyra Township certificate of occupancy.

The final construction footprint (dwelling, decks, garage, driveway and septic) shall not exceed 30% of total property square footage.

In connection with reviewing the permit application and assuring construction is in compliance with the permit application, the Code Enforcement Officer and other authorized TLCA representatives will enter the Member's property to assure compliance with the Rules, Regulations, Building Codes and CC&Rs. Approved by the Board of Directors, February 2022.

Rule 104 Rental Policy:

Change of fee structure: Short-term rental administrative fee: $200.00 per rental

Long-term rental fees: annual fee of $500.00 and $100.00 each time the property is rented.

Approved by the Board of Directors, May 2022.

Rule 215 Feeding of Animals: Feeding of bear, deer or other native animals including feral cats and stray dogs or cats on member property or TLCA property is prohibited. Staff shall be contacted if any animal exhibits unusual behavior or becomes aggressive toward humans. Approved by the Board of Directors, May 2022. Fine $50.00.

Rule 304 TLCA Boat Docks and Slips: The maximum length of a watercraft at the Tang/wood docks on Lake Wallenpaupack is 26 feet with an 8-foot 6-inch beam. Approved by the Board of Directors, February 2021.

Dock renters may install rub rails, bumpers and I or cleats on the dock in accordance with approved guidelines only. Dock renters shall not install any carpets, deck rings or screw in eye hooks or any other hardware affixed to the docks. The dock fingers are outfitted with eye hooks that provide for effectively securing a member's boat. Eye hooks may be installed, removed or relocated upon request by the TLCA maintenance staff Approved by the Board of Directors, May 2022.

Rule 305 TLCA Boat Ramp: Use of the boat ramp is for TLCA member boat owners and their guests only. Approved by the Board of Directors, June 2022.

Rule 306 Lake Tanglwood: All rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission shall be followed while using the lake. These include but are not limited to use of a life jacket and the display of a PA fishing license. No watercraft may be "parked" on TLCA property except on a TLCA rack. Members shall purchase a TLCA boat rack sticker from the TLCA office for use of the boat racks. Motors other than electric trolling motors are prohibited (maximum 3 HP). Fishing is by catch and release only. Approved by the Board of Directors, June 2022.

Rule 405 Building Permit Violation Fees: Work being performed on a member's property without a TLCA permit must cease immediately until a TLCA permit is approved. A fine of $100.00 per day shall be assessed for each day the work continues without a permit. Members and contractors shall be notified of the violation by mail, and shall, as of the date of receipt, have the right to appeal to the Arbitration Committee in accordance with the rules and regulations of that committee. Approved by the Board of Directors, July 2022.

REVISIONS TO ARTICLES Ill, VII AND VIII ADOPTED AT THE MAY 21, 2022 MEMBERSHIP MEETING

l. Article 111, Section 2, paragraph (c)

(c) An absentee ballot is defined as one who is a property owner of record forty-five (45) days before a general meeting or a special meeting called for a particular purpose and who votes by mail. An absentee ballot will be sent by first class mail, or to those eligible Members who have provided an electronic mail address, by electronic mail, to all eligible Members on or before 30 days prior to the meeting unless notice of the meeting is less than 30 days, in which case the absentee ballot shall be sent as soon as practicable and in no event

not later than nine (9) days before the date of the meeting. Members can request an absentee ballot at any time up to the deadline for submitting the ballot at the meeting.

II. Article VII Board of Directors

A new Section 1 would be added to read as follows:

Section 1. Qualifications: Only persons who have been Members for two years as of the date they will assume office sh_all be qualified to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

The current Section 1 would be renumbered Section 2 but otherwise remain unchanged.

Ill. Article VIII ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: NOMINATING COMMITTEE; ELECTION COMMITTEE

Section 1. Nominations for election to the Board of Directors shall be made by a Nominating Committee which shall be one of the Standing Committees of the Association. This Committee shall consist of a Chairman, who shall be a Member of the Board of Directors, and four (4) Association Members, of which two (2) must be non-directors. All candidates who satisfy the requirements set forth in Section 2 below shall be nominated.

Section 2. The Nominating Committee shall solicit as many applications for election to the Board of Directors as it shall in its discretion determine, but not less than the number of vacancies that are to be filled. A TLCA Member, who is a member in good standing and will have been a member for at least two (2) years as of the date of assuming office, may apply to be a candidate for election to the Board of Directors. Applications for election shall be available on or before June1, and the deadline for submission shall be at least twenty one (21) days after they become available. Each candidate must submit the following items on or before such date set by the Committee in order to have their name placed on the Election Ballot:

a. a completed Candidate Application form

b. a declaration, signed by the candidate to the Board of Directors, acknowledging that there is no direct or indirect conflict of interest with Tanglwood Lakes Community Association. This declaration will be provided with the Candidate Application form.

c. a recent passport style (head and shoulders) photograph of themselves

d. a biography of no more than 300 words, if desired. The biography may not disparage the Board, past or present Directors, or other Candidates.

Properly submitted applications will be reviewed by the Committee, which will then inform the present Secretary. The present Secretary will notify each candidate of the slate so proposed on or before July 7. This shall be consummated at least seventy (75) days prior to the annual meeting. Each candidate will have their biography and photograph published in the Tanglwood Newspaper, and in the Election Packet.

Section 3. All elections to the Board of Directors shall be made on written ballots, which shall:

a. Describe the vacancies to be filled, and

b. Set forth the names of those nominated by the Nominating Committee for such vacancies.

Such ballots shall be prepared by the Secretary and shall be mailed by first class mail to the Membership not less than thirty (30) days prior to the membership meeting in October. At the request of any Member ballots may be mailed to an electronic mail address provided by such Member. At such meeting all ballots must be submitted and received by 9:00 am on the date of the meeting.

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History of Veterans Day

One of the more important national holidays and observances in the United States is Veterans Day, or as it was originally known, Armistice Day. For years school children were taught, “Eleventh month, eleventh day, eleventh hour” and families would gather silently and respectfully at that time every year.

World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany

went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words:

“To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m. The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926.

An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved on May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I. Not long after this proclamation established the legal holiday war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and a half million Americans became involved.

Following World War II, a veteran by the name of Raymond Weeks organized the 1st celebration of Veterans Day in Birmingham, Alabama in 1947. This led to US Rep/ Kansas, Edward Rees to propose a bill in Congress to honor all veterans. In 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans’ service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Later that same year, on October 8th, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first “Veterans Day Proclamation” which stated: «In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans› organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans› Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other persons as the Chairman may select, and which will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance. I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible.» In November 1982, President Reagan awarded Raymond Weeks the Presidential Citizens Medal.

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Many of these are great trails for families and you will want to pack your binoculars and take photos of the foliage and vistas.

A recent development by the Delaware Highlands Conservancy is the Van Scott Nature Reserve at Beach Lake.

(source: www.DelawareHighlands.org )

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy is pleased to announce that the 144-acre Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach Lake, Berlin Township, PA is open to the public.

Generously donated to the Conservancy by the Van Scott family in May 2020, the Van Scott Nature Reserve is the new headquarters of the Conservancy and a welcoming, accessible place for people of all ages to learn about, explore, and enjoy nature.

The Reserve features more than three miles of publicly accessible walking trails through the forest, wildflower meadows, and wetlands and will be home to the Conservancy’s year-round educational programming, including nature walks, forestry and land management workshops, demonstration projects, and winter Eagle Watch. The property features scenic views to the southern Catskill Mountains in New York State and to High Point State Park in New Jersey.

Centrally located within the Upper Delaware River region, the Van Scott Nature Reserve

is a destination for residents and visitors that reflects our unique rural character and the needs of the local community.

A former dairy farm, the property incorporates diverse habitats with abundant opportunities for conservation, environmental education, and outdoor recreation on self-guided trails, including large open meadows, forested areas, two ponds, a tributary to Beach Lake Creek, and wetlands. Other farm structures will be adapted over time for new and enhanced educational programming.

As the stewards of this historic dairy farm, the Conservancy will honor the land and the families who farmed it for generations while welcoming the public to visit, learn about the natural world and our shared local history, and explore nature. The Conservancy has launched a $5 million capital campaign to support the future of the Reserve.

“We are inspired by the Van Scott family’s commitment to conservation, environmental education, and sustainability,” stated Executive Director Diane Rosencrance. “We look forward to fully realizing their vision for this property and to welcoming the public to experience this beautiful natural area.”

The Reserve will be open from sunrise to sunset every day, unless otherwise noted. To help protect sensitive wildlife habitat, dogs are not allowed on the Reserve. More information about the property, including the complete Reserve Rules and a downloadable trail map, is available at www.DelawareHighlands.org/vsnr. Trail maps may also be picked up at the trailhead kiosks.