Lake Meader Volume 38 • Number 4 JULY 2015 www.lakemeade.org INSIDE THIS ISSUE Index of Advertisers ........................ 2 Managers Report .............................. 2 Adams County Emergency Sirens..2 Memorial Day Program ................... 2 Communications Committee News ..2 Assistant Manager’s Corner ........... 3 LMF&R Fall Yard Sale ...................... 3 LMF&R Chicken BBQ ....................... 3 Hazardous Mitigation ..................... 4 Lake Meade Rec/Pool News ........... 4 Annual 4th of July Fireworks .......... 4 Trash Service Details....................... 4 Safety & Traffic Committee News ..5 Roads Committee News.................. 5 Homemakers’ News .........................6 Green Infrastructure Workgroup ...6 Lake Meade Fire and Rescue News .... 7 Important Notice from DEP............ 7 Board Highlights ..............................8 Update on the Community Center and Marina ........................................8 Violation Report ...............................8 Welcome New Members..................8 Communications Committee News ..9 Lake Meade Orchestra ....................9 Vessel Safety Check ........................9 Lake Meade Board of Directors .....9 Lake Management News ...............10 Church Directory/Classified Ads ...10 Calendars ........................................ 11 Advertising Rates........................... 21 The Lake Meader is the bi-monthly publication of LAKE MEADE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 4 Forrest Drive East Berlin, PA 17316-9328 (717) 259-9625 Check us out on the web… It’s with complete sincerity when I state how extremely pleased I am to see our members attending our Board meetings and voicing their concerns and opinions. And believe me, even complaints are welcome, because with an open mind, some of the best ideas and solutions can come out of a complaint. It is often possible to take a “negative” and turn it into a positive. Lake Meade is a very diverse community. Our neighbors settle here from all parts of the nation, bringing new, fresh and creative ideas that can be a great benefit to the entire community moving forward into the future. However, this can also be a dichotomy. On one hand we receive emails, letters, phone calls, et cetera from members adamantly supporting a decision. On the other hand, we also receive emails, letters, phone calls, et cetera adamantly against a decision. In these instances, our first goal is always one of a fiduciary responsibility; to earnestly make decisions based on the best interests of the entire community as a whole. Our second goal is to act in accordance with what our members’ desire; always remembering that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. We earnestly strive to make common sense decisions with an air of compromise to come to amicable solutions for the benefit of ALL our members. One issue that has arisen and is definitely split amongst our members is the use of social media sites as a means to increase communication. Social media is a great way to obtain instantaneous information; however, I’m not sure all of us understand the potential legal ramifications of LMPOA utilizing social media sites as a direct means of communication. Our legal counsel and our liability insurance carriers have both discouraged LMPOA utilizing social media because any comments made can open the door to misinterpretation of meaning and intent, and these misconstrued statements can then be used in lawsuits (usually against a party). We often hear our members expressing their concern over excessive legal fees and lawsuits, and rightfully so. Why would we go against the advice of our legal team and open the door to potential future litigation, especially when information can be readily found on the Lake Meade website, the Lake Meader, and in cases of emergencies, the bulletin board at the front entrance? We are, at the advice and encouragement of our members working on fresh ideas on our website and alternative methods of communication. Finally, always remember, your duly elected Board members are also residents of this wonderful little piece of the world. We volunteer many, many hours trying to do our best to humbly serve our neighbors and our community. May you all have a joyous summer! – Valorie Rosi Message from the President MAJOR ROAD PROJECT AT ENTRANCE and EXIT ROADS 7-6-15 through 8-14-15 ~ EXPECT DELAYS
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Lake MeaderVolume 38 • Number 4 JULY 2015 www.lakemeade.org
INSIDE THIS ISSUEIndex of Advertisers ........................2Managers Report ..............................2Adams County Emergency Sirens ..2Memorial Day Program ...................2Communications Committee News ..2Assistant Manager’s Corner ...........3LMF&R Fall Yard Sale ......................3LMF&R Chicken BBQ .......................3Hazardous Mitigation .....................4Lake Meade Rec/Pool News ...........4Annual 4th of July Fireworks ..........4Trash Service Details.......................4Safety & Traffic Committee News ..5Roads Committee News ..................5Homemakers’ News .........................6Green Infrastructure Workgroup ...6Lake Meade Fire and Rescue News .... 7Important Notice from DEP ............7Board Highlights ..............................8Update on the Community Center and Marina ........................................8Violation Report ...............................8Welcome New Members..................8Communications Committee News ..9Lake Meade Orchestra ....................9Vessel Safety Check ........................9Lake Meade Board of Directors .....9Lake Management News ...............10Church Directory/Classified Ads ...10Calendars ........................................ 11Advertising Rates ...........................21
The Lake Meader is the bi-monthly publication of
LAKE MEADE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
4 Forrest DriveEast Berlin, PA 17316-9328
(717) 259-9625
Check us out on
the web…
It’s with complete sincerity when I state how extremely pleased I am to see our members attending our Board meetings and voicing their concerns and opinions. And believe me, even complaints are welcome, because with an open mind, some of the best ideas and solutions can come out of a complaint. It is often possible to take a “negative” and turn it into a positive. Lake Meade is a very diverse community. Our neighbors settle here from all parts of the nation, bringing new, fresh and creative ideas that can be a great benefit to the entire community moving forward into the future. However, this can also be a dichotomy. On one hand we receive emails, letters, phone calls, et cetera from members adamantly supporting a decision. On the other hand, we also receive emails, letters, phone calls, et cetera adamantly against a decision. In these instances, our first goal is always one of a fiduciary responsibility; to earnestly make decisions based on the best interests of the entire community as a whole. Our second goal is to act in accordance with what our members’ desire; always remembering that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. We earnestly strive to make common sense decisions with an air of compromise to come to amicable solutions for the benefit of ALL our members. One issue that has arisen and is definitely split amongst our members is the use of
social media sites as a means to increase communication. Social media is a great way to obtain instantaneous information; however, I’m not sure all of us understand the potential legal ramifications of LMPOA utilizing social media sites as a direct means of communication. Our legal counsel and our liability insurance carriers have both discouraged LMPOA utilizing social media because any comments made can open the door to misinterpretation of meaning and intent, and these misconstrued statements can then be used in lawsuits (usually against a party). We often hear our members expressing their concern over excessive legal fees and lawsuits, and rightfully so. Why would we go against the advice of our legal team and open the door to potential future litigation, especially when information can be readily found on the Lake Meade website, the Lake Meader, and in cases of emergencies, the bulletin board at the front entrance? We are, at the advice and encouragement of our members working on fresh ideas on our website and alternative methods of communication. Finally, always remember, your duly elected Board members are also residents of this wonderful little piece of the world. We volunteer many, many hours trying to do our best to humbly serve our neighbors and our community. May you all have a joyous summer!
– Valorie Rosi
Message from the President
MAJOR ROAD PROJECT AT ENTRANCE and EXIT ROADS7-6-15 through 8-14-15 ~ EXPECT DELAYS
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Do you know people? Will you serve on the Nominating Committee? Will you help seek board members? Now is the time to talk to neighbors that you see more during the summer and discuss your willingness to serve the community.
Transponders Deactivated –Members that are not in good standing will have their transponders deactivated until fees are paid in full. Once deactivated, members and residents will need to enter in the left lane and register with the gate employee.
Budget 2016-2017 – The budget process will soon be under way and the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee need your help. Get involved in the process—attend a committee meeting, talk to your neighbors – help the Board disseminate the financial needs for the community.
Audit 2014-2015 – LMPOA’s financial records are completed. A draft was reviewed by the Finance Committee, June 8, 2015. Members wishing to review should contact the office.
West Niles Virus – Those pesky and/or infectious mosquitoes may cause havoc in our community. Here are some tips to reduce risks; • Dispose of empty cans, ceramic pots
or similar waste-holding containers • Pour stagnant water out of discarded
tires • Clean clogged roof gutters and drains • Turn over wheelbarrows and don’t let
water stagnate in birdbaths • Landscape to eliminate standing
water on your property • Periodically walk around your
property, dump any standing water
The Lake Meade Office and Maintenance Department will be closed Friday, July 3, to observe the holiday! Have a great and safe 4th of July!
– Dottie Yost
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM
MANAGER’S REPORT: • Do you know people? • Transponders Deactivated• Budget 2016-2017• Audit 2014-2015• West Nile Virus• Holiday – Office closed
Communications Committee News
Photos/Media taken at a Lake Meade event or an approved organization may be used in official publications such as the Lake Meader and the Lake Meade website.
–Zach Boyer, Chair
AUTOS / MOTORCYCLES / BOATSGreg’s Car & Truck Repair ............................. 21F&S Yamaha and Marine ................................16
CHURCH DIRECTORY / CLASSIFIEDS ........10
CONTRACTORS / HOME IMPROVEMENTSAmerican Locksmith Service .........................23Ace Painting and Decorating ........................ 13Bakers Door Company .................................... 12Better Built Homes ......................................... 21Bill Weaver Painting ........................................ 17Clean Sweep Chimney Services.................... 15Daflure Heating and Cooling ........................BCDePalma Construction ...................................18Ensor & Sowers, Heating & Air Conditioning 17Lewis Reinhart & Sons–Paving ..................... 14M&M Heating and Cooling .............................20Orris Plumbing and Heating .......................... 15Ruffner Roofing ...............................................19
LAWN SERVICE / GARDEN /TREERowland Tree Services ................................... 14Swope’s Lawn Care Services .........................22Thoman’s Small Engine Repair ....................16TLC Lawn Services .......................................... 21Two Brothers Lawn Services ..........................23
MISC Aero Energy ......................................................23Chainsaw Carving by Paul .............................23Heller’s Gas ...................................................... 15Mac’s Pizzarina ................................................ 12Superior Plus Energy Services ...................... 13WBO Farm Market ........................................... 15
PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBerlins, LLC – Tag, Title and Notary .............22C-10 Notary ...................................................... 13Feiser Funeral Home ...................................... 17HD Entertainment DJ Services...................... 17Janney Montgomery Scott .............................22Lake Meade Mobile Vets ................................. 14PA Health Coverage .......................................BCTail Chasers Grooming .................................. 13Therit Insurance Agency – Nationwide ....... 15Thomas R. Nell ................................................ 17Visiting Angels ................................................. 14Worley & Worley ............................................... 14
REAL ESTATEAll Ameridream Real Estate ...........................19Berkshire Hathaway – Call Polly ...................20TeamPete Realty – Sandy Bare ..................... 13ERA Real Estate – Petula Yingling ................22ERA Real Estate – Bonnie Olcus ..................BCKeller Williams – Lisa Hitchen .......................23
RELIGIOUSLake View Christian Fellowship Worship ..... 17Red Mount UM Church .................................. 21
Many thanks to all who attended the Memorial Day Program. Standing Room Only says a lot! A special thanks to the organizers and all the participants. A free will collection was taken up to support the Pa Wounded Warriors Program. A thank you letter has been received from Mrs. Helen Sajer, co-founder of this organization, in which she was most appreciative for the Community’s generosity which resulted in a $ 1,780.00 donation to the Pa Wounded Warriors. Helen also stated that in the past year the need has risen by 400 % and that .96 cents of every dollar goes directly to those in need. So truly many a thank you to all who contributed.
Adams County Emergency sirens
Below are two types of sirens that we currently use to alert Emergency Responders and the ones that you may hear in Adams County.
Emergency Responders Alert Siren
A Standard Wavering Siren – 1-3 minutes in length. Emergency Responders are to report to their dept.
For more information, contact Adams County Deptartment of Emergency Services – (717) 334-8603.
Public Notification Information SirenA long and steady Siren – 3 minutes in length. Public notification due to general emergency, hurricane and/or tornado warning, flash flooding, etc. Tune to your local radio station (WGET/WGTY), tv station, weather channel or NOAA weather radio.
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ASSISTANT MANAGER’S CORNER: Why are we asking for contact information (cell phone numbers/email addresses) from LMPOA members? Situations arise when it is necessary for the Association to contact the member. For example, lake treatments or road closures in Lake Meade. By using email addresses, we can send e-bulletins to notify residents of this information. Emergency situations may prompt a phone call. A recent situation at several of the common-owned dock areas drew attention to the importance of members registering their boat slip or rack and providing a phone number to the Association office. Every new boating season, the office maintains a register of the information members provide, such as the dock location and slip ID where they have docked their watercraft. This also holds true for the non-power watercraft racks. The importance of this information comes to the forefront when we are presented with situations such as a boat sinking or breaking away from the dock, or dock damage that forces repairs to the point some boats need to be relocated, etc. We refer to our register to determine whose watercraft is affected and contact them.
Boats – must be registered with the LMPOA office. We require proof of PA registration and $300,000 minimum liability insurance coverage. If you purchase a boat, after you have registered with the office, contact one of LMPOA’s boat inspectors (names and phone number provided by office). They ensure that the boat falls within the established regulations. All watercraft (boats, canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, etc.) are subject to our Zebra Mussel Policy and the appropriate forms must be completed. A “Watercraft Re-Entry Pass” can be picked up at the office or gatehouse. Complete the top portion “Leaving Lake” if you are taking your watercraft out of the community (fuel, repairs, etc.) The bottom portion “Re-Entering Lake” allows the member to certify that the watercraft has not been in water infested with zebra mussels. The member must complete the “Certification” block completely. If it is a new purchase, the member should note “New Purchase” on the “Destination” line. To prevent the boat
from being quarantined, provide the receipt that indicates the boat was just purchased to the gate employee. The gate employee will initial the form and file it. Boat dealers delivering a boat to Lake Meade should present their Certified Vendor Pass to the gate employee on duty or the boat will be quarantined.
Proper Boat Sticker – Watercraft (boats, canoes, kayaks, etc.) must display the red 2015 LMPOA sticker in order to use the lake, dock slips or racks.
Lake Treatment – A widespread treatment for Hydrilla and Brittle Naiad is scheduled for late July/early August. Specific information will be posted on the bulletin board and website. If you are removing weeds from the lake, be sure to remove the entire root, otherwise the weed will take root in another location of the lake!
Two Road Projects this Summer:Entrance & Exit Roads Paving and Stormwater Management Project. See details on the front cover of this issue. Base Repair Project – We are planning to do road base repair work on portions of Ewell Dr., Hooker Cove, Halleck Dr. and Pleasanton Dr. in late August. Specific dates will be posted on the bulletin board and website.
Recreational Fires are permitted in Lake Meade provided a few guidelines are adhered to: prior to starting the camp fire you must call Adams County Control, 624-2101 to notify them. Create a fire ring with blocks, rocks or bricks and keep it a manageable size. Someone 18 years of age or older must tend to the recreational fire at all times.
Pool Splash PartyPlan to attend the Pool Splash Party on Saturday, July 25th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Included in the festivities will be a D.J. playing your favorite summer music and cake for a treat.
Rainy Days & the Swimming PoolThe pool is subject to weather conditions. Call the pool for a recorded message (259-0490).
– Michele Ludy
Lake Meade Fire and Rescue
CHICKEN BBQ DINNERS
Saturday, July 4Dinners are $7, including: BBQ Chicken • Baked
Potato • Applesauce • RollDinners served 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.—or until we run out. No tickets necessary, just stop by the entrance of the Lake and purchase your dinners that day! If you have a large number of dinners (10 or more) and you would like to purchase at a specific time, call Scott Nelson 717-416-0062 to pre-order.
Thanks in advance for supporting your ALL VOLUNTEER fire company.
Lake Meade Fire & rescue
Annual Fall Yard SaleLake Meade entrance
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 8 am - 2 pm • Rain or ShineSpaces are first come, first served.
Cost: $15 per 10’x10’ space (approx. size)
No refunds.Set-up: Fri. 6-8 pm / Sat. 6-8 am
ALL FOOD SALES RESERVED FOR LAKE MEADE FIRE & RESCUE
Please mail completed form along with your payment to:
Lake Meade Fire & Rescue 492 Lake Meade Dr. • East Berlin, PA 17316
Name: _________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________
# of Spaces _____ Email: ________________________
For more information, please call Bonnie Olcus at (717) 259-6404.
LMPOA & LMF&R not responsible for merchandise, accidents, loss, theft or weather. Spaces available to LMPOA members only.
Did You Know (DYK)The maintenance of the gardens at the entrance exist solely thanks to dedicated volunteers.
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FIREWORKSANNUAL Saturday
July 4, 2015Look for activities at the Marina
Complex prior to the show. Please Note: It takes a lot of work to put this year’s show on. Karen Powlas (LAMPS) is asking for lots of help. It takes our members to volunteer. Our show costs $10,000. Please give Karen a call at 717-259-9399. Don’t forget LMF&R’s chicken barbeque that day.
TRASH SERVICE DETAILS
Service includes one trash toter (cart) plus 2 bags and one bulk item per week. Yard waste is considered regular trash. Bulk item pick-up should be arranged prior to the trash pick day by calling Republic Services at 717-845-1557 or 800-210-9675. The item will be picked up by a designated bulk truck used specifically for large items. For appliance pick-up there is a $25 fee per appliance that must not contain Freon. Refrigerators and freezer doors must also be removed. Recycle bins – papers, cardboard, newspaper, plastics and cans (plastics and cans must be rinsed clean and caps removed).
Why Prepare Now For Emergencies?
Emergency workers will help after a disaster strikes, but they may not be able to reach everyone right away. That’s why it’s so important to be ready to survive on your own for at least three days during an emergency. This may mean having another place to stay, extra food, water, first-aid and other basic needs. We can’t control natural disasters, emergencies, or terrorist attacks, but we can be ready for them and know what to do to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. This guide will help you become better prepared by learning about: • Different kinds of emergencies • How to create emergency plans and kits for your home,
your vehicle and your workplace • How to plan ahead if you have a special need
Educating Pennsylvania’s families on how to best prepare for a natural disaster; large-scale emergency or unexpected attack means more than anything. All Pennsylvanians need to know there are well-developed and well-rehearsed emergency response plans at all levels of government.
At the core of this effort is the important issue of citizen preparedness. The Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness Guide provides tips on how to respond to an emergency and will help you and your families prepare in case of disaster. While there is no way to predict what will happen, there are simple steps that you or your loved ones can take. Protecting the life, health and safety of your loved ones and those around you, as well as knowing what to do when a disaster strikes is an important responsibility. All Pennsylvanians should begin
the process of learning about potential threats so that we are all better prepared to act when a disaster or crisis occurs. For your own copy, go to www.ReadyPA.org and under “Be Prepared” follow the link to “EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GUIDE.” The Lake Meade Hazard Mitigation Plan Work Group’s goal is making sure that our Lake Meade community is just as safe and as resilient as can be.
• HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WORK GROUP •
Planning for a Safe and Resilient Lake Meade
Lake Meade Rec/Pool Committee News
The Recreation and Pool Committee has made many enhancements recently to the Lake Meade community. Most recently saw the opening of the revitalized Tennis Courts with New Pickleball court. We would like to know any feedback for enhancements or any feedback on the Tennis Courts. We would like to know the good and the bad. Please let Michele Ludy, Seth B. Grebbien know or email [email protected].
What in the world is Pickleball? Pickleball is a sport in which two, three, or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, over a net. An enhancement was added to the Tennis Courts in the recent revitalization to allow for Pickleball. On July 15th at 7:00 PM there will be an introduction to Pickleball held at the Tennis Courts. Join us to learn more about this sport, how to play, and more!
–Seth Grebbien, Rec/Pool Committee, Chair
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SAFETY & TRAFFIC WATCHThe Board of Directors approved a revised fine schedule in the Rules and Regulations with significantly increased fines for traffic violations, which goes into effect August 1st, 2015.
* Examples would be the No Right Turn sign by the visitors lane at the Gatehouse and a Stop bar on the pavement like the one where Lake Meade Drive intersects the entrance/exit roadway.
NOTE THERE WILL NO LONGER BE ANY WARNINGS ISSUED FOR STOP SIGN VIOLATIONS! At a Stop sign you must come to a complete stop, i.e.,
the wheels not turning at all and the vehicle momentarily stationary. It makes no difference whether oncoming traffic is present or not: rolling through a Stop sign - no matter how slowly - can be charged as a violation. Violations (including those committed by your guests) are charged to the property owner. They are accumulated on a rolling 12-month basis regardless of type or severity. Let’s say one of your registered vehicles runs a Stop sign August 1st. That’s the first offense which will stay in your file for 12 months and garners a $100 fine. Then one of your guests is cited for speeding three months later. That’s a second offense — regardless of speed — and the fine would be found in the 2nd Offense column for the observed speed. And so forth. After the earliest offense is removed, a subsequent violation will be recorded as a first, second or third offense, depending on how many offenses are then on file. It’s sad we have to resort to such punitive measures, but necessary since so many drivers ignore Stop signs and the 25 mph speed limit, which has substantially compromised the level of safety you expect to see within our community. We hope this will give all drivers pause and encourage them to adhere diligently to the traffic signs posted on our roadways. After all, the best traffic control device on the planet is between your ears. Feel free to use it. Cheap, too.
–Jim Elliott, Chair, Safety and Traffic Watch Committee
By the time you receive this issue of the Lake Meader, we will be starting work on the Entry/Exit road project. Work is scheduled to begin on July 6 and continue until mid-August. We have selected our contractor and the initial bid was less than we expected. Everyone should be aware that the project will include the entry road to the Lake and the exit road from it. Lake Meade Drive from the gatehouse to Lee Cove is included. Please realize that there will be some disruption of normal traffic patterns during this time period. Traffic may need to be diverted to one or more of the side streets while work is in progress. You may need some extra time if you’re going somewhere. The Roads and Safety and Traffic Watch Committees as well as the office will work with the contractor to minimize disruptions.
I’ve heard a quite a few comments from fishermen about how clear the water was this Spring and the number of big fish being caught. The weather certainly had a major impact but let’s take credit for our efforts to help keep the lake clean. Our annual water quality reports show improving conditions. Keep up the good work! Don’t over fertilize your lawn. We have banned phosphorous in fertilizers used in the lake but, nitrogen in fertilizers is also very harmful to the lake and fish. Properly maintained lawns do not require lots of fertilizer. Fertilize only in the Fall when your fertilizer (and cash) won’t wash away. Consider using a mulching blade on your mower when you cut instead of raking your grass clippings. It will help your lawn and eliminates a disposal problem. Cut your grass to a length of 3” or
more. Cut the grass in your front swale longer than your lawn but don’t let it get overgrown. Mulch leaves, use them on your garden or compost them. They’re good for your plants and cheap too! Reminder – you’ll read a lot in the Lake Meader about “green initiatives”. Planting native plants in your swales will help the lake. If you are doing anything to change the front “right-of-way” swale, you’ll need to submit a plan to the Roads Committee for approval. Thanks! If you have questions, please call the office or me at 717-619-7342. As always, you are welcome to attend our meetings which are held at 7:30 PM on the first Tuesday of the month. We welcome new volunteers.
– Larry Mitchell, Chair
ROADS COMMITTEE
Type of Violation Number of Violations 1St Offense 2nd Offense 3rd and
Subsequent 26-30mph Warning Warning $50
31-35mph Warning $50 $75
36-40mph $75 $100 $150
41-45mph $150 $200 $250
46+mph $300 $300 $300
Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign $100 $100 $100
Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device* $100 $100 $100
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Scholarship Winner: Nine years ago, the Homemakers began presenting Scholarships to a deserving Bermudian Springs High School Senior, totaling $5,000 so far. This year, our Scholarship was awarded to Adam Stehley, son of William Stehley and Stacey Linebaugh. Adam graduated from Bermudian Springs High School this spring and plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Actuarial Mathematics. Adam and his parents attended our May meeting where he read his winning essay, “How Do You Feel About Service to the Community?” Chairperson Connie Stup then presented Adam with the $1,000 award. We wish Adam all the best in his future endeavors.
Local Charities Benefit: Our membership approved donations this spring totaling $1,625.00, the total proceeds from our last fall and this spring dances. This year’s benefactors were: Lake Meade Fire Company,
Lake Meade Orchestra, East Berlin Senior Center, East Berlin Library, Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, East Berlin Food Pantry, SCCAP Adams County Homeless, and Survivors/Battered and Abused Women. We would like to thank our entire community for supporting our dances, allowing us to make the donations to these worthy causes each year.
2015-2016 Officers:Beginning September, following are the Officers for next year:
President - Diane ReimertVice President - Bea HoslerSecretary - Sandy BareTreasurer - Carolyn DeShong
Summer Garden Party: Our Garden Party this summer will be held Wednesday, August 26th (rain or shine) 9:30 a.m. at Barry and Lois Ziegler’s home, 16 Howard Drive. We will view their lovely gardens and enjoy their wonderful train display. We will then proceed to Kathy Schwar’s home, 10 Scott Cove for lunch at 11:00 a.m. Please bring a dish to share.
Sign of the Times: In September, please be sure to watch for the Homemaker’s sign at the bottom of the entrance bulletin board, notifying everyone of our first meeting this fall, with meeting time and place. If you need transportation, or have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our Officers listed above.
–Nina Lantz
Lake Meade Homemakers• Adam Stehley Wins Scholarship• Charities Benefit• 2015-2016 Officers• Summer Garden Party• Sign of the Times
All LMPOA committees are very concerned with the improvement of both our lake water and our air quality. The passage of the Burn Regulation, which prohibits the burning of leaves and yard waste, is a huge step in improving air quality. It enhances the existing regulation which prohibits the burning of household trash. In addition, there are several easy and very beneficial practices that property owners can do to improve the environmental health of our community. Mulching grass and leaves saves time, money, and a lot of work. It takes less time and work to mulch leaves and grass than to bag and put them at the curb or haul them to a dumpster. You are also fertilizing the lawn with a natural fertilizer and saving money by not buying a chemical fertilizer. Mulched leaves which are left on the yard enrich both your grass and the quality of your soil, and this practice saves the money
LMPOA spends for leaf dumpsters. Another effort which will impact the water quality of the lake is to grow the grass in your swales to 12 inches. You will be helping to filter and slow the water running into the lake. Cleaner water means less algae, hydrilla, and all of the other yucky undesirables in the lake. Planting native vegetation and letting your lawn grow to 3” will also filter and slow stormwater running into the lake. These efforts also save money because through time less money will be needed to treat the lake. By working together, very beneficial results can be achieved. The lake’s water quality will improve, time and money will be saved, and property values will be enhanced. We will also have cleaner air, better soil, and more money for our large infrastructure projects.
–Barb Nickel, Co-chair
Green Infrastructure Workgroup
Did You Know (DYK)
A House Guest pass for up to two weeks is available for members’ house guests to use when members can’t be present with their guest. The pass does not give free pool admission. Call the office or download a form from the web site to request a House Guest pass.
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The PA Department of Environmental Protection, Wetlands and Waterways Program (DEP-WWP) requires lake front properties planning shoreline, seawall or dock projects to first obtain a general permit from the DEP-WWP office prior to starting the project. These types of projects also require LMPOA Lake Committee review and approval by the LMPOA Building Committee. When the Building Committee approves the project, a Letter of Compliance is issued to the member. Depending on the scope of the project, the property owner may then be required to submit the plans to the township for a building permit and also obtain an Adams County permit. Property owners considering any type of shoreline, seawall or dock projects should plan well in advance, as the approval process with the various entities will take time to complete. DEP-WWP has advised us to inform our members of the following contact information for questions you may have or to start the permit process: Herman Jackson, Wetlands & Waterways Program Department of Environmental Protection Southcentral Regional Office 909 Elmerton Avenue | Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: 717-705-4814 www.depweb.state.pa.us
Each site/project is different. Dealing with the property owner one-on-one, DEP-WWP can better assist you with determining which general permit you will need for your project.
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION:
LAKE MEADER NEWSLETTER The Lake Meader is published for its members every two months by the Lake Meade Property Owners Association (LMPOA). Comments from Lake Meade residents regarding articles can be posted on the message board at www.lakemeade.org or sent to the office. Statements of facts and opinions expressed by paid advertisers are the responsibility of the advertisers only and do not necessarily represent those of The Lake Meader or LMPOA. Publication of advertising does not imply endorsements of the products advertised or the statements contained in such advertising by the LMPOA. Deadlines for articles, ads, graphics and other information for following month publication are the 8th of Dec., Feb., April, June, Aug. and Oct. Submit reproducible high-resolution copy and graphics to LMPOA Office, 4 Forrest Drive, East Berlin, PA 17316-9328. By email: [email protected] Call: 717-259-9625 Mission Statement: Lake Meade Property Owners Association, Inc. serves a diverse private lake community that is focused on fostering an environment that preserves and advances a higher quality of life.
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Need to Know (N2K)Even though Lake Meade is a private gated community, the lake waters are governed by the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If you can’t do it on the Susquehanna River, you can’t do it here. Those rules are supplemented by LMPOA rules such as no wake before 10:00 am. See full Fish and Boat commission regulations at http://www.fish.state.pa.us/
Did You Know (DYK)The Lake Meade surface area is 270 acres.
Did You Know (DYK)
If you are having a party or gathering at your home, you should submit a party list to the gatehouse so they can admit your guests smoothly. The form is available on the web site, at the gate, or at the office.
This year Lake Meade Fire and Rescue Company is celebrating our 40th Anniversary of serving this and the surrounding communities. Your ongoing support of the company has allowed us to become one of the outstanding fire and rescue companies in Adams County. The first responders, and the general social members, put in a great deal of time and effort in attaining the highest level of proficiency in our service to you. We average approximately 10 ambulance calls and 6 fire and rescue calls per month. What is often missed in the total value of those responses is the number of hours of training and schooling it takes to be a certified first responders. They each deserve our thanks and continued support in providing this service to the community. This year will be one of major improvement in the equipment area. We just signed the contracts for a new ambulance to replace our 15 year old unit. Systems do wear out over time and we cannot afford to have a breakdown during an emergency response. We are also looking into a new combined fire engine and rescue unit to replace the current rescue vehicle. There are new standards that we will be facing in the near future that would require major upgrading of our existing 15 year old fire engine. These changes would not be cost effective in order to maintain our current fire protection grading for the community. Not only would our homes be at risk,
but our homeowners insurance premiums would skyrocket if we lose our protected status. A new fire and rescue unit would meet these standards and would allow us to maintain the current engine as a backup unit. It currently takes all our income in order to maintain our equipment, train our first responders, and provide for the fire hall. The combined cost of the new units, after the consideration of the trade in value of the existing units, will be approximately $650,000. We will be able to receive a few grants and a 15 year low interest loan. It goes without saying that the Executive Board truly feels the awesome weight of the fiduciary responsibility for these decisions. To take an easy route and postpone any decision would not only put our residents at risk, but it would also incur greater costs in the future and a loss of trade in value on the units being replaced. We have put forth a major effort in enlisting new members, increasing our community social programs, and fund raisers. You all have been so supportive of all our outreach activities. We will continue to do our absolute best in providing the services you deserve. It is our hope and expectation that working together we can meet these challenges and continue to make Lake Meade an exciting place to live.
With appreciation,Larry Reinertsen, D.Min.
President and Chaplain
Lake Meade Fire & rescue
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April/May 2015 Board Highlights
The Board approved the following:
• Addition to Building Regulations, Article II, REGULATIONS, 16. Alternative Energy, d. Outdoor furnaces are not permitted.
• Revision to the LMPOA Rules and Regulations, VIII. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION, 9. REFUSE/COLLECTION/DISPOSAL/BURNING: In conjunction with Pennsylvania State law and Adams County regulations, no person(s) shall burn or permit to be burned any substances out-of-doors (including leaf and yard waste) on any residential lot or LMPOA recreation area except for cooking and recreational fires confined to a fire ring, fireplace, charcoal or gas grill, or other similar fireproof container. Effective May 20, 2015.
• Blue Diamond Pool Services to de-winterize the swimming pool.
• Waive the 30 days waiting period to place dumpsters at the entrance for yard waste collection.
• Revisions to the LMPOA Rules and Regulations: I – GENERAL RULES, 1. Membership Cards, 2. Transponders, 3. Guest of Property Owners and II – LAKE MEADE ROADS, 2. Vehicle Control, 3. Securing Perimeters and VII – MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION, 5. Open Houses, 10. Dog Control.
• Adopt the Guide to Robert’s Rules of Order for LMPOA. • The 2015-2016 committee members list as presented.• Updated Committee Responsibilities for 2015-2016. • Approve the LMPOA Social Media Policy as presented. • Agreement as presented with Lake Meade Municipal
Authority for the installation of a New Sewer Lift Station #3 to replace the existing unit.
• Contract for mowing common-owned green space areas and road right-of-ways.
• Contract with Shiloh Paving & Excavating, Inc. for the Entrance and Exit Road Paving and Stormwater Management Project.
• Perpetual Right-of-Easement with Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. for the installation of a security light at LMF&R parking lot.
• Purchase of a 2015 or a 2016 Ford F-550 truck equipped with aluminum dump bed, spreader, 9’ plow and hitch to replace the existing 1997 Dodge 1-ton dump truck.
VIOLATION REPORT • APRIL/MAY 2015
CALL 911 FOR CRIMES RELATED TO PROPERTY
INCIDENT # ACTION TAKENBuilding ViolationFence not in compliance with plans submitted 1 Civil HearingOnline property auction 1 Guests turned away
Vehicle ViolationMember not stopping at stop sign 3 3 warning letters Member vehicle speeding 9 9 warning lettersGuest vehicle speeding 10 10 warning lettersBusiness speeding 1 1 warning letter
Dog Violation Dogs running at large 3 Safety contacted & letters
OtherGuest using rec. area without a member 1 Safety and police contactedFishing without member 2 Safety contacted & lettersState Police arrived for a noise complaint 1 Safety contactedReckless driving 4 Safety contacted & lettersVehicles at entrance following too closely to the 7 Safety contacted vehicle in front and the gate came down – no reported damageExcessive car horn beeping 1 Safety contactedKids walking being harassed by driver 1 Safety contactedSolicitation 2 2 warning lettersUnlicensed motor vehicles on roads 2 Safety contacted and lettersPolitical signs exceed 7 day limit 1 1 warning letterStreet sign and mailbox damage 2 Safety contactedYouth disturbance report 1 Safety contactedUnregistered vehicle parked at entrance 1 Safety contactedFire alarm in empty house going off 1 Safety and police contacted
Thomas & Bonnie Leana Marcia & Kevin Vanzwol
Richard & Anna Belle Davis Daniel & Debra Rowe David & Loretta Boyce John & Debra Bitango
Donald & Belva Sheaffer William & Melissa Wagner
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS • APRIL/MAY 2015
Update on the Community Center and Marina:
The engineer is moving forward with design specifications for the roof project for the Community Center and it is anticipated that the work will be completed summer of 2016. The committee is researching with local contractors for the possibility of a new front window at the Marina Restaurant. If after researching with local contractors and the committee decides to move forward with board approval, the work would be done in the fall to not interfere with the busy season. Please consider attending a meeting. The committee meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
– April Hetrick, Chair
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Happy Birthday, USA! What a great spring season. The East Berlin Community S i n g e r s pe r fo rmed their 2nd Annual Spring Choral Concert in May at Paradise Lutheran Church. We were delighted to join them in that event. The talent in the little area of East Berlin is amazing. Our involvement with Lake Meade’s Memorial Day program was, once again, an honor. The program of remembrance this year was one of the best. Joe Schwar emceed, and it included Boy Scout Troop 88, Pastor Larry Reinertsen, the Lake Meade Choristers, and Sarah Gresens. Jane Johnston Beth Schulteis, Kathy Schwar sang as a trio. The main event was a young man, Ben Roberts, who wrote and produced a half hour film honoring his great grandfather who was killed in action in WWII. This was a fundraising project for PA Wounded Warriors who was represented by its founder, Helen Sajer. We’re proud to be part of Lake Meade who supported this effort by raising almost $1900. It’s also great to have been invited to add to Adams Electric’s 75th Anniversary festivities on June 27th at Gettysburg High School. Our rehearsals are the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Center Lounge. Oh, and look for us cruising the lake on July 4th, weather providing. The Lake Meade Orchestra plans to entertain at your corner of paradise for a little bit.
–Steve Spangler, director
Communications Committee News Hello fellow members! The Communications Committee is seldom heard from in article form. You do hear from us bi-monthly in the form of the Lake Meader. I would like to let you know that the Communications Committee is busy and we are always looking for more members to join our Committee or just stop by to observe and have input in a meeting. As our primary function is to communicate, with you the member, the Committee has taken a serious topic to relay to the membership this issue. While our greatest asset is the membership we can all agree we would not be the community of Lake Meade without Lake Meade. Many articles have been written on boating safety and safety of towing a person or craft. Little has been written on the actual safety of your watercraft. Recently, the Coast Guard Auxiliary conducted a Vessel Safety Check Inspection at the Marina Complex. Due to the positive response of this event a second date has been scheduled for July 25th. While this is not a requirement to operate your vessel on Lake Meade, it is important for your vessel to be safe. Why not stop over and have a set of fresh eyes take a look? This offering is free of charge and no citations or fines can or will be levied. Just free advice! Wishing you a happy summer season,
Zach Boyer, Communications Chair
Lake Meade
Orchestra
Committee Assignments • Phone Numbers • Monthly Meeting Times • Committees meet on an as needed basis so it is important to verify dates.
Board – 3rd Monday (8:00 pm) Valorie Rosi, President 1st Monday (6:00 pm) Community & Property Appearance1st Monday (7:00 pm) Zach Boyer, Communications 1st Tuesday (7:30 pm) Larry Mitchell, Roads 1st Wednesday (7:00 pm) April Hetrick, Community Center/Marina 1st Thursday (7:30 pm) Seth Grebbien, Recreation/Pool 2nd Monday (6:30 pm) Steve Rasmussen, Finance 2nd Wednesday (7:00 pm) Barbara Nickel, Building 2nd Thursday (7:00 pm) Steve Spangler, Lake Management 4th Monday (7:00 pm) Jim Elliott, Safety & Traffic Watch
All meet in LMPOA Community Center. Verify dates, times, locations at www.lakemeade.org or at community bulletin board. Community Center rentals call office - 259-9625
2015 Lake Meade Board of Directors
Need to Know (N2K)When you observe unsafe boat operators, you can report to the Gate House (259-0823) so they can radio the Patrol Boat Operator if on duty.
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Lake Management, Watershed and Source Water Protection
The lake is full of water, fish, wildlife, people and boats. What a grand spectacle!
THE LAKE NEWS: Did you miss the volunteer, free vessel safety inspection last yard sale weekend? The US Coast Guard Auxiliary set up at the Marina. They’re making plans to return in July, so keep on the lookout.
What fish are in the Lake? How many? How big are they? Did any undesirables sneak in? Those questions and more should be answered this fall. Aquatic Environmental Consultants have been working with us in Lake Meade for decades. It’s time for our periodic survey; the last one was done in 2010, so they have been commissioned to do the survey, report and provide expert opinion. We look forward to that again. We’ve not had as much rain through April and May as usual, and this provided a glimpse of what our lake’s water might look like without the mud from Mud Run, and lakeside runoff. Now it wasn’t the Caribbean mind you, but the clarity
actually allowed seeing 2’ – 3’ down. People were reporting “seeing fish swimmin’ around.” Wouldn’t that be fantastic if that were the norm? In combating the sub-urbanization of the landscape there are few easy fixes. The tradeoff of the park-like settings with some degree of lake degradation vs. pristine conditions is a tough balancing act. However, we’ve learned that we are making a difference. The nitrates in the lake are down, and the phosphorous is not increasing. Here’s how you can help: • Keep litter, leaves, and chemicals out of all ditches and
swales; • Maintain lawn grass around 3”; vegetation in swales
longer; • Use silt fence around disturbed soil; • No phosphorous fertilizer, and if fertilizing at all, apply
it in the fall using a lower nitrogen formula; • Slow down the storm water running off your piece of
heaven. This is a update regarding the dam project. We continue to interview engineers, and several of us toured a lake that is undergoing dam rehabilitation that is similar to what’s prescribed for us. We hope to finalize proposals for options sometime this summer. Enjoy our grand July 4th celebrations and the rest of summer! Be safe out there.
– Steven Spangler, Chair
n IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 6084 W. Canal Road, Abbottstown • Masses: Saturday evenings 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 8:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.; Weekdays 9:00 a.m. Confessions: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. • Rev. Timothy Marcoe, Phone: 259-0611
n LAKE VIEW CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP You are invited to worship with us right here at the Lake Meade Community Center. Join your friends and neighbors as we “Seek to be a blessing to Lake Meade in the Precious Name of Jesus!” Worship Service: 10:00 AM with Children’s Church at 10:20 AM (Grades K-8th). Contact our Pastor, Larry Reinertsen at 717-619-7596. Be inspired by God’s Word, dress casual, meet your neighbors and new friends every Sunday at 10:00 AM in the Lake Meade Community Center.
n LOWER BERMUDIAN LUTHERAN CHURCH Lake Meade Road • Worship 9:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome! For info, call Elaine Becknell, 259-9368. Oldest Lutheran Church in Adams County (1745)
n MT OLIVET UCC 265 Two Churches Rd., East Berlin, PA 17316 • Worship 10:00 a.m. every Sunday, Everyone Welcome. Church Phone 717-259-7444
n RED MOUNT U.M. CHURCH Red Mount United Methodist Church is located at the junction of Rt. 194 and East Lake Meade Road. Sunday church services are 9:00 a.m., with Bible Study for all ages at 10:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. For information call Jim Stine, 259-8170.
n TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH West King Street, East Berlin • Worship: 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m. • All visitors welcome. For more information, contact the church office at 259-9125.
n ZWINGLI UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST “We worship joyfully” 403 W. King St., East Berlin • Welcomes you to morning worship every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. & Sunday School at 10:15 a.m. (Sept. thru May). Pastor Margaret Wise. For more information, contact the church office at 259-0623. www.zwingliucc.org
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HOUSE CLEANING: Make Meals, Laundry, Gardening, take shopping and appointments (2 nights/3 Days Free vacation Massanutten, Virginia. Call Kathy 717-578-4237.
MASONRY/CHIMNEY REPAIRS: Cracked Masonry and Chimney repairs, repointing. Very good at matching mortar color no matter how old. Biller Masonry 432-2555.
CLEANING: Want your house to shine, but don’t have time? Expert cleaning. Reasonable prices. Call Christine at 717-870-0573.
CAREGIVERS WITH CHARACTER: We are seeking CNA’s, HHA’s & caregivers to assist seniors in their homes. 2 years experience preferred. Flexible schedules. Part-time temporary positions. Call 717-630-0067 (Hanv) or 717-751-2488 (York).
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