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Conashaugh Matters

June 2004

Website Issue

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April 2004

CLCA Pride Day and Clean Sweep for May

DUMPSTER DAY is May 15; Get Ready

Kudos to Easter Egg Hunt Organizers

In spite of the cold, drizzly weather, Allie’s crew set out 1500 colored eggs in four roped off areas for various aged children  from 0 to 12 to find.  Finding glitter eggs brought special   prizes to the lucky ones.
The found colored plastic eggs were exchanged for —- you guessed it! Candy treats! 
The Easter Bunny was on hand to greet all the children ( we hear he had to add some padding to keep warm during the damp chilly day).   A great time was had by all. Thank you, Allie!!

Unlicensed Old Cars Beware— Your Life Is Limited

Strategic Planning/Long Range Planning

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Watch the Bulletin Boards for details or flyers about an event.
                                                                              

Many residents have inquired, and have registered dismay, over the tree stumps on the berm of the dam near the tennis courts and the boat dock.

The downing of the trees was not a decision of the Board. The PA DEP required (!) that all trees located on any dam berm be removed, including stumps, and compacted earth replaced in order to prevent a dam breach.  Our stumps will be removed when weather permits.

Sad to admit but esthetics some times takes second place to the protection of the environment. (MS)

It is necessary for all members who have boats stored at the CLCA Boat Dock, to contact -- please-- the Office -- 686-4000 -- for an update on their registration and to claim ownership. We at the Matters have been giving thought to an auction, a contest, a lottery, or even the pillory or an inquisition for all unclaimed boats and their neglectful members. (MS)

 The second Potluck of the winter season was held March 20 with 20-plus in attendance. We had a great time with lots of “green” food to mark St. Pat’s Day and the arrival of Spring.  Yes. SPRING

It has become abundantly clear, as the cliche goes, that Conashaugh Lakes has become Pike County's most desirable private community.

We all have become aware of the worth--in more ways than the economic--of our homes.

And all of us know the reasons: our setting in the midst of bountiful Nature, our few but attractive amenities, our expansive building sites, and our Directors, office and maintenance staff, Courier, Matters, and, most attractive of all, our residents. Kudos to all!

We have just received confirmation of our special place in the sun (the thermometer is now fixed at 3 below zero!) from a recent Wall Street Journal article.

In a misdirected headline, the WSJ proclaimed us--well, not exactly us, but Pike, Monroe, and Wayne counties--as "The three best places to retire that you never heard of."

The competition was mediocre: Biloxi, MS, and Fairfield, CT, the former to gamble in, the latter for those who like to yacht. Of course, the "news" ignores the healthy influx of young families from New York and New Jersey, who have chosen CL to live, to raise

 their children, to take their weekend pleasures, and to enjoy the parallel benefits of community and privacy.

In a few short years, we have become the envy of our SR 739 neighbors. Shame then on those who, only a few years ago, had no confidence in the changing Board of Directors and CLCA's competent staff and were fearful of their "investments.” —MS

People ask ‘What’s Happening in Conashaugh?’

The Adult Group held a Christmas party in December  where they snacked on finger foods and yummy desserts.  A gift grab bag followed and proved to be entertaining as well as lots of laughs. The children of the community were not left out as Santa paid a visit to them at their own party.

Our first Potluck Dinner (in a long time) was held Jan. 17 at the Recreation building with close to 30 people in attendance.  Everyone brought their own specialty foods from main dishes to desserts. To help celebrate Al Pollock’s birthday, his wife Betty provided the delicious birthday cake.  The next Potluck Dinner will be Mar. 20, 5:30 p.m.  Deadline for reservations: Mar, 13.

     “What’s coming up?”
Free Pizza and The Lion King Movie (postponed from December 6) will be held Saturday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.

The following day, Feb. 1, is our Super Bowl party at 4 p.m. ,Rec Hall. Bring finger foods to munch on.  We’ll probably hang around for a couple hours to eat and to discuss who the winner will be—or even who has the best commercials—and then go home to watch the game.  Some may stay to watch the game on the big TV.  The Coffee Klatch begins anew on Tuesday, Feb.10, at 9 a.m.  Join us in the Rec. Bldg.

The annual Adults Valentine’s Party is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. Bring a dessert and come join the fun.—

SJ at 9 a.m.  Join us in the Rec. Bldg.

NOTICE:  NOMINATIONS!!

Nominations, applications for nominations and petitions for members intending to run for election to the 2004-2005 CLCA Board of Directors  are available in the CLCA Office. 

They must be submitted to the Nominating Committee by May 1, 2004.. For additional info, see Blue Book, Article 4, Sect. 4.1 through 4.7. Candidates must be in good standing.

“A Potluck? A pizza and movie night? Coffee on the 2nd Tuesday of the month? Dancing under the stars? How do I ever find out what's going on? I never was told (heard, read) of these events in Conashaugh for the residents!"

How many times has this refrain been heard in the community, from both old and new residents?

A personal anecdote: In the summer and fall of 1950 I was employed by the United States Smelting, Refining and Mining Co in Fairbanks, Alaska, a frontier town with no sidewalks, itinerant laborers, and lots of gold that wasn't for me to pick up. When the calendar reminded me that it was time to return East, to my second year of college, I hesitated, for I had promised myself to stay until the first snow fell in the mountains. (It came in mid-October.)

Charlie, the mining company's frycook, understood my dilemma but could only offer the following advice: "Kid, it seems to me that you go to college to get your razor sharpened, but they don't hand them out at the door."

Charlie, of course, was speaking of individual effort, assertiveness, inquisitiveness, and the sort of self-reliance that once made Americans the admiration of the world.. How does one find out what is going on in Conashaugh Lakes?

Consider. There is the Courier, with its listing of  forthcoming events.

There is our “Pizza” Bulletin Board, which cannot be avoided by any who check their mailboxes, its large, bold, and black and scarlet letters and numbers proclaiming current events. 

There is the Matters, available to the adventurous at two sites, at least, in the community. And there is the CLCA website -- www.conashaughlakes.com-- ably maintained by our President and brought up-to-date when contributions are presented. Surely the CLCA has provided for interested residents as many organs of information as it can.—MS

A Modest Proposal(s)

A few CLCA residents, mostly newbies, carried Holiday cards, thank you notes and invitations around with them for weeks—and may still be carrying them—in hopes they would meet the intended recipients since they didn’t have the mail address. Now isn’t that something?

Something we could do something about, that is. We propose an informal CLCA directory listing name, phone number and mailing and e-mail addresses if participants wish.

We know some “old-timers” are staunchly opposed (not sure if this is a privacy or fear issue). However, this informal directory would be available only to those who participate and would not include anyone who doesn’t agree to be included. So, let us know what you think (email address below).

On another front, several folks have asked if we couldn’t liven up the Welcome “wagon” front with a  basket of goodies donated by local merchants and/or personal visits to new  members.

Again, let us know what you think about this and if you are willing to help. —GW

           E-mail:  CLCA@ptd.net
      (Put “Welcome” in subject line)

Notes and Noodlings...

Fred Kline, a part time resident since 1991, has been appointed to the Board of Directors. Fred has performed yeoman service on the Design/Review Committee and will now liaison for the Environmental  Committee. Fred hails from Easton and we’re happy to have his talents.

Check out the new and current Website regularly!!  www.ConashaughLakes.com

CLCA Office/Committee contact info: Phone: 570-686-4000. Fax: 570-686-1245.  E-mail: CLCA@ptd.net

John McCauley is heading up the new CLCA Long Range Planning committee. Send him your ideas and your help if you have the time-or can make the time!

Board meetings: 2^nd Sat., 10 am, Rec.  Bldg.

Communications: Manny Schonhorn
Design/Review: John McCauley
Environmental: Fred Kline
Finance: Chris Yenesel
Maintenance: Craig Henry
Recreation: Nancy Sanchez
Rules & Regs: Dick Weifert
Security: Neil Johnson
Long Range Planning: John McCauley

Trash Compactor Hours
 (Household Garbage Only)

Monday to Friday:
7:30 am to 10 pm
Holidays and Sat/Sun:
Open 9 am if attendant present; If no attendant, Noon to 10 pm
Do not leave trash when the compactor area is not open!
For CLCA Residents Only
Fines to $500 for violators.

Conashaugh Matters attempts to be an occasional and brief source of useful and other information that may or may not appear in the Conashaugh Courier.  Look for each issue at the Office, the red box outside the Office, the CLCA box at the members’ postal mailboxes or at the Compactor Bulletin Board!! Conashaugh Matters is no substitute for the official Minutes of the Board of Directors.

The Staff:
Juli Ciampoli
Susan Johnson
Manny Schonhorn
Gail Wershing

Feb. 1: Super Bowl Party,  Rec. Bldg., 4 pm

Feb. 10: Coffee Klatch, 9 am, Rec. Bldg.

Feb. 14: Valentine Party, Rec. Bldg, 7 pm. Bring Sweet Baked Goods to share

    Mar. 20: St. Pat’s Potluck, 5:30 pm, Rec. Bldg. Sign up by Mar. 13.
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          very Tues. & Thurs., 7-8 p.m, Rec. Bldg.

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Hail to Summer! May it be mildly dry (or at least bring rain at night Monday to Friday only). This is the fourth issue of Conashaugh Matters. We hope you are finding it helpful and informative.

Conashaugh Matters attempts to be an occasional and brief source of useful information that may or may not appear in the Conashaugh Courier.

Look for each issue at the Office, the red box outside the Office, the CLCA box at the members' postal mailboxes or at the Compactor Bulletin Board!

Conashaugh Matters is no substitute for the official Minutes of the Board of Directors.

Contributions and suggestions from CLCA community residents are welcome. They can be dropped off at the CLCA Office (686-4000), faxed to 686-1245 or emailed: CLCA@ptd.net.

The Staff:

Juli Ciampoli

Susan Johnson

Manny Schonhorn

Gail Wershing

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Watch the Bulletin Boards

for more info

June 10: Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m.

July 5: CLCA Flea Market

July 8: Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m.

August 2: Summer Dumpster Day

August 5: Coffee Klatch, 9 a.m.

Aug. 16: CLCA Annual Picnic, Noon

Aug. 30: CLCA Flea Market

Oct. 18:  Autumn Dumpster Day

 WELCOME BACK SUMMER!  POOL OPENING NEWS …

 The Pool Manager this year is Jamie McKnight. Jamie is a familiar face here, having been a lifeguard for the past six years at our pool.  Her enthusiasm is welcome and we look forward to seeing her. Now, as to just when the pool opens:  With the uncooperative weather and maintenance to be done, the target date is June 21, maybe earlier if the weather cooperates.

SOME IMPORTANT POINTS:

BADGES: You need to update all badges for your family and guests for 2003. If you are in good standing with your dues or other financial obligations, please visit the CLCA office and obtain 2003 stickers for your badge. If you are new to the community or your children had their picture taken more than 3 years ago, you need to call the office (696-4000) and make an appointment to have a photo taken and a new badge issued. POOL HOURS:  Noon to 6 p.m., extended beyond 6 depending on the heat and weather during the summer. Look for the yellow flag to be hoisted as the later hours signal.

 SECURITY AT HOME – AND WE MEAN HERE AT CLCA

 When Mayor Giuliani set about improving the quality of life for New York City residents, he set his sights on the small, petty crimes and offenses that just didn't want to go away. Guess what? They did go away--for the most part.

There's a lesson here for CLCA. Given the pacific, orderly, and law-abiding residents of our Conashaugh Lakes community, the monthly Security Reports generally make for dull and uninteresting reading: However, we do have: Unlicensed kids racing and speeding in parents' cars and abusing security officers. Dogs off leash or incessantly barking. Gate card malfunctions. Loud music after midnight. Trash, trash, and more trash. And of course, sheet rock and construction materials, again, in the dumpster. But with our new. clear color cameras recording the trash miscreants, stiff fines have been collected and, we hope, a learning experience has been undergone by the guilty. But, as the community grows, we can expect, given human nature, violations to increase. Thus it becomes every one of us to make that extra effort to abide by the necessary rules and regulations of our community, respect our neighbors, and thus respect ourselves.

 NEW! THE MOUNTAIN LAUREL CENTER

 The Mountain Laurel Center for the Performing Arts, located down the road in Bushkill, plans it’s eagerly awaited opening June 14. Advertised performers are Linda Lavin, Dick Hyman, and Cy Coleman, who, with others, are to perform in the newly renovated boathouse that overlooks an 85-acre lake. Its brochure promises much: education, the environment and the arts in all its forms: music, drama, dance, fine arts, photography, crafts, and literature. An inexpensive annual membership -- at $50 a bargain -- offers members advance purchase of tickets for selected shows, advance notification of upcoming events, the Center's e-mail newsletter, and a listing in the Center's program book. But no reserved parking space! For information: PO Box G, Bushkill Falls Road, Bushkill, PA 18324.  Or: www.mountainlaurelcenter.org.  Or: 1-866-458-86512.

 DRY WELL?

Maybe not this rainy year, but: If your well went dry last year, the United States Geological Survey wants to know about it.

Specifically, the USGS wants to know about homeowners whose wells were affected by last year's drought. The problems include water from your well turning color, turning bad in taste, taking on an odor or running out and forcing the drilling of a new well. 

If you want to know more about their data collection or provide your own details, write: USGS, Attn: Curtis Schreffler, 215 Limekiln Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070-2424.

YOUR CLCA

COMMITTEE LIAISONS

Communications: Manny Schonhorn

Design/Review: John McCauley

Environmental:

Finance: Craig Henry

Maintenance: Chris Yenesel

Recreation: Nancy Sanchez

Rules & Regs: Dick Weifert

Security: Neil Johnson

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Committees generally meet on the first Saturday Communications and Finance of each the month. Recreation, Rules & Regs., Security & Designed & Review meet on the third Saturday. Board meetings start at 10 am on the second Saturday of each month in the Recreation Building.

Kudos! Kudos! Kudos!

Thanks to the volunteers from the Board and residents who helped make Dumpster Day in May a success and easy experience.

They gave up their Saturday (and worked in the rain!) so we could all have fresher home surroundings minus the accumulation of winter debris from re-decorating, renovating or just plain wearing out!  Thank You!

THIS IS GARBAGE- PLEASE READ

New compactor hours are in effect for weekends:  9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Please say hello to Jason who will work weekends to assist community members with trash.  Weekdays continue at 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Why these times?  These are the hours staff is available to process the compactor.  Debris cannot be allowed to pile up at the compactor site (we are not inviting the bears and other wildlife to lunch) and it must be "cranked" once in a while to keep the household trash inside the compactor.

Also, please note that only household trash is permitted in the compactor-NO bed frames, curtain rods or blinds, building materials, etc.  We hold Dumpster Clean Up Days for that sort of stuff...We just have to find a place on our own properties to hide it until the next Dumpster Day.

Why the limit to household garbage? Our trash contract has our trash going directly to the landfill and not to a transfer station.  Therefore household trash should only be put into the compactor.  If the landfill finds items they will not take we must go and pick up the items or we could lose our contract. Trash from the clean up day will go to a transfer station and possibly sorted at the station and wanted items will be process for recycling or what ever.

Different costs, and what will be accepted come into play and disposal of the trash day trash costs more than standard household trash.  That is why so much effort is being put into effect to protect our trash contract. There is still much concern about outside trash coming into the Association and efforts may need to be taken to control who puts trash in our compactor.  If the situation does not improve we may have to set times for depositing trash on assigned days and evenings. The dumpster is not a right; it is provided to members in good standing and is not an open invitation to the friends of the world to come on down to Conashaugh.  Keep it clean and abide by the hours! Thanks.

WHILE WE ARE ON THE SUBJECT

Our beautiful roadsides need careful tending-please pick up those bottles and etc. while you walk your dog or yourself. Like the crews that clean Route 739, our roads can stand a pick-me-up now and then. And, please encourage teens and workmen NOT to throw their "stuff" out the car or truck window!

DINGMAN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE 06-93

In the interests of safety, economics, neighborliness and aesthetics, we bring to the attention of automobile and truck owners of Conashaugh Lakes the Dingman Township Ordinance 06-93: Ordinance Prohibiting The Abandonment Of Vehicles. In a word, it is forbidden. The Ordinance embraces completely intact, partially dismantled, inoperative, wrecked or junked vehicles. A vehicle shall be considered abandoned on Township property if it has not had a valid inspection sticker for a period of more than six (6) months. Inoperative vehicles on Township property, after a period of fifteen (days) written notice from the Township, shall be removed. Impoundment and storage are expensive. A Word to the Wise.

FAIR WARNING: It has been the hope of the writes of this Conashaugh Intermittent Newsletter that contributions, suggestions and responses would be forthcoming from eager readers. We had expected a deluge of poems, essays, criticism and diatribes, even stimulating personal reminiscences like the old Readers’ Digest.   From the first issue in January we had warned the office of swamping calls and letters indicating community interests, concerns, and questions, even frustrations. So far? Silence.  We gladly would publish commentary on America’s health crisis, bear recipes, West Nile Virus, road rage, income inequality, famous folk living in our midst…Not a word.  Conashaugh Matters was never meant to be an ego trip for frustrated novelists. We envisioned a COMMUNITY NEWS LETTER of human interest, of value and interest to the community. Is it? Should it? What can be done? You know where to find us.

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Conashaugh Matters

The Conashaugh Intermittent Newsletter  Vol. 1, No.3

April 2003

Website Issue 

 Hail to Spring! Finally! This is the third issue of Conashaugh Matters. We hope you are finding it helpful and informative.

 Conashaugh Matters attempts to be an occasional and brief source of useful information that may or may not appear in the Conashaugh Courier.

 Look for the next issue at the Office, the outside Office mailbox and the CLCA box at the members' postal mailboxes or at the Compactor Bulletin Board!!

 Conashaugh Matters is no substitute for the official Minutes of the Board of Directors.

 Contributions and suggestions from CLCA community residents are welcome. They can be dropped off at the CLCA (686-4000), faxed to 686-1245 or emailed: CLCA@ptd.net.

The Staff:

Juli Ciampoli

Susan Johnson

Manny Schonhorn

Gail Wershing

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Watch the Bulletin Boards for more info

 May 10: Dingman Twp. Clean-up Day,

May 24: CLCA Flea Market,

May 31: CLCA Spring Dumpster Day

July 5: CLCA Flea Market

August 2: CLCA Summer Dumpster Day

Aug. 16: CLCA Annual Picnic, Noon

Aug. 30: CLCA Flea Market

 AVE ATQUE VALE, ERIN!

Ave atque vale, Erin!  That is, Hail and Farewell to Erin Henry!

For fourteen years, since her move to Conashaugh Lakes with her family in 1989, Erin Henry has been the Volunteer of all Volunteers in our CLCA community.  While a fifth grader, Erin served as our waitress at CLCA's Steak Nights, Ice Cream Socials, and Sunday Breakfasts -- all eagerly awaited and thronged by CLCA residents.  She was there at CLCA parties, coloring posters, educating younger children, planning, helping, and serving whenever and wherever she could to make herself useful.

She was there--at the crack of CLCA's dawn--at our summer picnics, organizing, babysitting with discipline and tact, inviting in all CLCA families and guests with warmth and smiles, leaving her post only to run the family games later in the day. She organized the Baby Sitting Group at the Rec Building when earlier Annual Meetings were held there, and she was there serving the needs of famished homeowners who filled the Conashaugh Cafe when it was up and running.

The 2003 CLCA Easter Egg Hunt on April 12 --her fourth--is the culmination of a young and rich life of responsibility, hospitality, volunteerism, and neighborliness. And, never let it go unnoticed, these thirteen years of CLCA activities have gone, hand in hand, year by year, with wondrous achievements in her academic life.  She graduates in the top 1% of her graduating class at DVHS, and, fulfilling the image of the well-rounded American youth, she has lettered in 3 sports, garnering a total of 9 Varsity letters.

Erin Henry, soon off to college, leaves behind a record of participation and achievement that is second to none. For all her good deeds, all of us at CLCA thank her.  We wish her well.  We glory in what she has made of her young life, and for the joys she has given to all of us at CLCA. We wish for her a thrilling future of added accomplishments and continued successes. We say, as the Archangel Michael said to Eve and her consort as they entered the wide human world before them, GO ON AND PROSPER.

 IS YOUR BADGE UP TO DATE?

Yes, it is CLCA pool and recreation badge time again.

* Are you in good standing with your dues? 

* Do you need a photo?

* Do you need an updated photo? (Young children over 3 years old should have photos redone.)

* Do you have a current "03" sticker?

Please call the CLCA Office for an appointment for your picture badges.  Or, if only a "03" sticker is needed, bring your badges to the Office and our gracious and helpful staff will be glad to assist.  Remember: You must be in good standing with dues and any fines to update your badges.

 Easter Egg Hunt!!!

2 pm, April 12

Meet at Seneca Lake

(Rain Date: April 13)

A Bit from the Past....

Come Spring, the bears come out of hibernation, the trees start budding, the cars increase in numbers and Conashaugh COMES ALIVE!!

(--from the Newsletter of the Conashaugh Lot Owners, June 10, 1980-when there were 85 homes in the community and only 12 permanent residents!)

YOUR CLCA COMMITTEE LIAISONS

 Communications: Manny Schonhorn

Design/Review: John McCauley

Environmental: Frank Buteau

Finance: Craig Henry

Maintenance: Chris Yenesel

Recreation: Nancy Sanchez

Rules & Regs: Dick Weifert

Security: Neil Johnson

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Committees generally meet on the first Saturday of the month. Recreation meets the third Saturday. Board meetings start at 10 am on the second Saturday of each month in the Recreation Building.

   Books Worth Reading

 The Celebration Chronicles, by

   Andrew Ross (Ballantine, 1999)

 Celebration USA, by Douglas Frantz and Catherine Collius (Holt, 1998)

 Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community,

(Simon & Schuster, 2000)

 Fortress America: Gated Communities in the United States, by Edward Blakely and Mary Gail Snyder ( 1997)

 SCHOLARS, SCHOLARSHIP & LEARNING

 Who was it who said that Economics or Mathematics-or even Computers-was "the dismal science"?  He (she?) obviously knew nothing at all about the research of a professor of mathematics in Australia. He considered the bracing question: How many ways are there to lace a shoe?  You would never guess.

 A shoe with two rows of six eyelets offers 43,200 different paths to the shoe lacer. But each eyelet must contribute to the essential purpose of pulling the two halves of the shoe together. (More precisely, this condition says the shoelace is not allowed to pass in a straight line through three consecutive eyelets on the same flap. Get it?)

 But there is hope for mankind. The scientist showed that the two common lacings of human beings who still lace are the strongest. How do you explain science to your kid who uses Velcro?

(See the New York Times, 10 Dec., 20002, p. F3 for the funny pictures).

This column has been brought to you by your CM Science Correspondent in the public interest. Comments are invited from all who wear Red Wing boots.

CLCA AND SECURITY MATTERS

The Vector Security reports for the month of February 2003 make for exciting and secure reading (Vector Security is now the name of the former Triple AAA security company).  Sgt. Hall continues to do a fine job of policing our roads and homes and, despite some ugly words and uglier faces from rule and law breakers-most of whom do not live in the community-maintaining the safety of CLCA residents.

Many parking violators have been cited due to the incessant snowfalls, with nearly all of them  given "Warnings".  Visiting ambulances needed his aid.  Dogs were lost-and found. Concerned sons and daughters called about their elderly parents. He reassured them about the parents' safety, in one difficult situation coming to the aid of a shut-out mother on a cold and windy day.

He also handled family entanglements with courtesy and understanding.

He surely doesn't deserve the curse words and misdirected anger of those  who enter our lands when the gates are broken or when some resident thinks he is helping outsiders invade the community unlawfully.

He deserves the continued support and help from us all. Good for you, Sgt. Hall, and your colleagues.

MEET & GREET-- AND COFFEE TREATS

Tea & hot chocolate & cookies and scintillating conversation and friends, too.

 Every Second Tuesday of the Month

at the Rec Building, 9 to11 a.m.

 This April: TUESDAY the 8th

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The Conashaugh Intermittent Newsletter    Vol. 1, No. 2                                                   

March 2003

Website Issue

Belatedly, we issue the second Conashaugh Matters of 2003.  Manny factors have caused its delay: weather, sickness and health, weather, war and peace and the weather. We apologize to the hundreds of thrilled residents who have, by voice, email, phone and gossip, supported our endeavors to bring matters of significance to all our reading public.

Conashaugh Matters attempts to be an occasional and brief source of useful information that may or may not appear in the Conashaugh Courier. Look for the next issue at the Office, the outside Office mailbox and the CLCA box at the members' postal mailboxes.

Conashaugh Matters is no substitute for the official Minutes of the Board of Directors.

Contributions and suggestions from CLCA community residents are welcome. They can be dropped off at the CLCA (686-4000), faxed to 686-1245 or emailed: CLCA@ptd.net.

The Staff:

Juli Ciampoli

Susan Johnson

Manny Schonhorn

Gail Wershing

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Watch the Bulletin Boards for more info!!

 April 12: Easter Egg Hunt     

            (Rain date: April 13)

May 10: Dingman Twp. Clean-up Day,

              8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

May 24: CLCA Flea Market,

May 31: CLCA Spring Dumpster Day

July 5: CLCA Flea Market

August 2: CLCA Summer Dumpster Day

Aug. 16: CLCA Annual Picnic, noon to closing

Aug. 30: CLCA Flea Market

 GOOD NEWS FIRST!!!

Our CLCA Finance Director and Budget Watcher, Craig Henry, presented some good news at the CLCA Board meeting in February. For the first four months of the 2002-2003, some 60% of the dues from homeowners, lot owners and contiguous lots has been collected.  Those on payment plans and those few who have not yet paid this year's dues, please send in your money to help CLCA reach the top of the current budget line.

The complete Treasurer's Report month by month is available at the CLCA office to all residents in good standing.  These exciting documents reveal the financial care, conservatism and awesome responsibilities as your 2003 Board spends our monies.

 BUT THEN THERE IS...

Once again, despite voluminous broadcasting to all, the free, free, free CLCA Movie Day in February, organized by your Recreation Committee, was a bust. Despite the strenuous efforts of Carmen Cruz and John McCauley, only two children and a parent appeared to enjoy refreshments and entertainments.   Why?  Time? Day? Hour?  The Movies? Weather?  Drop an email or note and let us know. The Board has considered discontinuing the monthly Free Movies. Folks, it is up to you to consider what entertainment you want for the CLCA children. Positive suggestions and thoughtful commentary will be heard! Speak up!

 TRASH COMPACTOR HOURS

The compactor area is open to receive your household garbage on school days  7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m.  Please do NOT drop your non-CLCA neighbor's garbage or let your non-CLCA friend drop their garbage in the CLCA compactor. And NO garbage of any sort should be left outside the area. Not only is it unsightly and unneighborly, the trash attracts rodents and other undesirables. Heavy fines have been and will be levied on violators.

 COMING UP and UPCOMING

See the dates listed on the left. Note particularly the annual Flea Markets. And, the Dumpster Days are slated for that extra debris we all accumulate and can not put in the compactor weekly.

HELP WANTED!

The CLCA Annual Picnic Extravaganza will be Saturday, August 16.

 The picnic needs a goodly crew, now, to help with the many efforts required to make it a joyous culinary and happy occasion. More residents are needed to set up, cook, serve and clean up.

 Volunteering before the event helps to make the food taste better and the games more enjoyable.

 Leave your name and phone # at the CLCA Office if you will help this year.

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DO YOU KNOW YOUR CLCA COMMITTEES?

 Your help is needed. Contact any committee liaison listed or leave your name for them at the CLCA Office:

Communications: Manny Schonhorn

Design/Review: John McCauley

Environmental: Frank Buteau

Finance: Craig Henry

Maintenance: Chris Yenesel

Recreation: Nancy Sanchez

Rules & Regs: Dick Weifert

Security: Neil Johnson

DO YOU KNOW WHO YOUR CHILDREN ARE...

The question is: Do you know who your children are letting in the gate when your phone rings?  Or better, do you know who you are letting in when you buzz an auto in the gates?  Yes, we know, the gates were broken due to the weather for some days this winter but we still need to exercise caution.

There have been reports of wandering salesmen and others trying to sell meat or other items door-to-door. They may claim to have sold to your neighbor but probably did not. Someone let them in the gate who was not a customer. We have heard that some children simply buzz in anyone who calls their home from the gate.

If a stranger knocks on your door, call the office immediately!

 WHO IS THAT IN THE RED TRUCK?

We all need to give special thanks and praise to Dave and his crew, Don and Jordan, who have been seen more than usual this winter.  They are the reason our roads have been cleared of the tons of snow we have been blessed with this winter.  Say thanks to them the next time you are near the Maintenance Sheds. They deserve it.

 STILL WELCOME: PHOTOS OF CONASHAUGH LAKES

The Conashaugh Lakes Community Association Website is being reviewed, updated and refreshed.  John Crerand, President, continues to seek a few good photos of beautiful Conashaugh Lakes (www.ConashaughLakes.com). You can drop them at the Office or leave a message for John. Check out the site. Mark it as a favorite for news and more about CLCA.

 TUTOR, ANYONE?

Professional, expert advice and help -free, free, free-for all CLCA students  who think they would like mentoring on their SATs and ACTs and all the other tests that DVHS and colleges demand is available right here.  Manuel Schonhorn, a true PhD with major areas of study in History, American Literature and English Literature, and teacher of College English 101 is right here in our CLCA neighborhood and willing and able to help. 686-1932. Don't forget, free, too!

April showers bring...

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The Conashaugh Lakes Intermittent Newsletter  Vol. 1 No. 1

Website Issue

We Appropriately issue the first Conashaugh Matters in the New Year 2003. Good health, joy & continued success to all our neighbors.

Conashaugh Matters will attempt to be an occasional source of news & information that may or may not appear in the Conashaugh Courier. We hope this intermittent publication can be educational, informative and sometimes entertaining. Look for the next issue at the office, the outside office mailbox, at the members Postal mailboxes and at www.ConashaughLakes.com.

Conashaugh Matters is no substitute for the official Minutes of the Board of Directors.

Contributions and suggestions from CLCA residents are welcome. They can be dropped off at the office of faxed to 570-686-1245 or e-mailed to: CLCA@ptd.net

It gives pleasure always to give credit where great credit is due. At the October 12th Board meeting, the Design/Review Committee, chaired by Fred Kline, the members Marie Caffery and Dick Weifert, presented a clear and thorough study of construction in CLCA from Oct. 2001 to Aug 2002. At a glance we see the community’s explosive growth in the past 11 months. It is clear and compelling vote of confidence in our community. Twelve additions have gone up, some sunrooms and some screen rooms. New garages are noted. Seven fences and one ground pool have been constructed. Noted also were the Denials, indicating the Design/Review committee is fulfilling its awesome responsibilities to keep our community on tract.

CLCA’s Recreation Committees, at the urging of many parents, organized its first winter entertainment extravaganza for the children. On Saturday, Dec 7, what was to be the first monthly event-FREE FREE FREE– the committee slated cartoons for the very young, movies for pre-teens and Spiderman for teens. For one long afternoon, Nancy Sanchez and Carmen Cruz sat in the Rec. Building surrounded by pretzels, popcorn, balloons, soda and punch. One–only one child appeared. Sadly, it is the latest manifestation diminishing participation in CLCA activities. Yes, it was cold (outside), the sun did not shine, the wind blew, pre-holiday shopping drew many to the malls, and Gramma came to visit. The Recreation committee will try again on January 4th so mark your calendar and come on down to the Rec. Building!!

Recreation and all committees need your input… your positive input. Suggestions are welcome substitutes for complaints too easily voiced. What events would you like to see? Contact any committee liaisons listed above.

How well we know each of you has a lot going on in your life. We do too. But Conashaugh is a big part of your life… You can make a start by getting involved with just 2 hours once a month. Attend the CLCA board meeting at the Rec. Building the Second Saturday of each month. You’ll stay informed and you might find a committee of interest. Try it you might like it.

Contact Information

CLCA Office 570-686-4000 Fax.570-686-1245

DOGGIE JAIL

MORE GOOD NEWS!!! WE'RE IN THE BLACK!! The good news shared by the Board and the CLCA accountant at the December Board meeting: CLCA ended its 2002 fiscal year in the black and without needing any loans to help us into the New Year. This is due to: collections of back dues, sales of properties owned by the Association and all of those who have paid their 2003 dues on time! Great job, everyone!

(From the Hemlock Farms Sales Agency booklet)

In 1809, Levi Lord along with his son, Simeon, and twelve associates from England, came to this region in hopes of purchasing a land tract from Dr. Phillip Myddleton. Discovering some title problem, the entire group except for Lord decided to purchase elsewhere. In 1810, Lord procured a valid title and the property became part of Blooming Grove Township.

The Lords of Liverpool made their first home in the cabin of Sam Helm, a noted woodsman who "squatted" on the land. Helm acknowledged Lord’s claim to the property and offered it to him, and in the same gentlemanly spirit, Lord is said to have paid Helm for his improvements.

The Lords began to make their living in the abundant timber. In response to traffic in the areas, Simeon Lord build a hotel in 1850. (The Lord House is today a Pike County Historic Site as well as a State Historical site.) In the early part of the 20th century, Sim Lord Jr., son of Simeon Lord and grandson of Levi Ford, managed the hotel and sold gasoline. The Lords Valley Post Office also operated out of the Lord House until 1955 when the Hawley Post Office assumed its responsibilities. (The Lord House is the old red brick house located on Rt. 739 across from 84 Lumber.)

The Conashaugh Lakes Community Association Website is being reviewed, updated, and refreshed. John Crerand, President, is looking for a few good photos of beautiful Conashaugh Lakes, and, possibly of the annual picnic. Any photo, any date, is acceptable, as long as they reveal the seasonal beauty of our community. www.ConashaughLakes.com

Saturday Feb. 4th

MOVIES ALL DAY AT THE REC. BUILDING

1:00 PM STUART LITTLE

3:00 PM STAR WARS

5:00 P.M. BACK TO THE FUTURE

Saturday Feb. 15

8 PM to 10:00 PM Bring a Sweet.