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Wild Acres Lakes Propertyand Homeowners Association

WILD ACRES WORLDWILD ACRES WORLD

Wild Acres Lakes Propertyand Homeowners Association

September/October 2011Vol. 27 No. 3

Property Owners’ Responsiblity

to Maintain Drainage CulvertsAs fall approaches, we are entering the time of year when leaves will begin to drop and

the likelihood of heavy rains from a northern bound hurricane increase.When wet leaves and heavy rains make their way into our drainage culverts, it can be a

disastrous combination. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining their lot in a neatand tidy condition, and this includes the drainage culvert at the edge of their property.

With very few exceptions, the drainage culverts that run under driveways or at theedges of the road are to be maintained by the property owner.

In the winter of 2010 and spring of 2011, we had multiple drainage issues that arosefrom leaves being dumped into drainage culverts. We also had several problems createdby children’s toys that clogged pipes (including a tricycle!).

In an effort to remedy this situation, which can cause extensive flooding and propertydamage, WALPOA Public Safety will be taking a more active role in issuing warningsand/or summons to property owners who are no maintaining their property.

Furthermore, should the WALPOA Maintenance Department have to perform work toremedy a situation that is the property owner’s responsibility, we will be billing theproperty owner for time, labor, and expense.

Dumping leaves in your drainage culvert might seem to be an easy solution to cleaningup your yard, but it could result in the flooding of the homes of multiple residents furtherdown hill from you.

General Membership MeetingSaturday, October 1, 11:00a.m.

The General Membership Meeting will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 1,2011, at the Wild Acres Clubhouse. At the Meeting, votes shall be taken upon the CapitalBudgets proposed by the Board of Directors, and other business shall be transacted andconducted as may properly come before the meeting.

You must be a member in good standing to participate and/or vote in the meeting.Badges or proof of valid membership will be required to enter the meeting.

Per our Bylaws...Section 2.6 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The annual meetings of the membership shall be held on the second Saturday of Juneand the General Membership Meeting held on the first Saturday in October of eachyear, at 11:00 A.M.

(A) The presence of one hundred fifty (150) members entitled to vote shall constitute aquorum. Once a quorum has been obtained, all business may be transacted at the meetingproviding one hundred (100) members remain present.

(B) At the June Meeting, the membership shall conduct the election of the Board ofDirectors and other important business, including but not limited to By-Law changes. Atthe General Membership Meeting, votes shall be taken upon capital budgets pro-posed by the Board of Directors, and other business shall be transacted and con-ducted as may properly come before the meeting.

(C) Notice of the annual meetings shall be published in the official publication at least(30) days prior to the date of said meetings, using first class mail.

(D) The majority of the votes cast shall be sufficient to adopt or reject any resolutionor business which comes before the meetings, unless otherwise provided by law or inthese By-Laws.

(E) All ballots shall be retained by the Association for a period of four (4) years.

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Manager’s MessageBy John Shults, Director of Operations

In 1973, the World Trade Center complex opened in New York City. Tower 1 (theNorth Tower) was completed in 1972, and Tower 2 (the South Tower) was completed in1973. In 1974, I was born in Queens, New York. I grew up never knowing a New YorkCity skyline that did not contain the Twin Towers in it.

To anyone born and raised in New York, the Twin Towers became an icon to us, morerecognizable and more important than the Empire State Building or Times Square. Wegazed fondly at it; we marveled at its size and stature.

September 11th, 2001, started out as a simply beautiful day. There wasn’t a cloud inthe sky, and the air was so crisp and clean that morning that it could have been bottled andsold at a spa. I was traveling to my office when news broke over the radio that a plane hadhit the World Trade Center.

This news wasn’t especially frightening at the time; hundreds of tiny sightseeingplanes and helicopters buzz around New York City every day. An accident like that wasbound to happen sooner or later.

I managed to get to a television set a few minutes later, and immediately knew this wasno sightseeing plane that had hit the building. A few minutes later, I saw something sohorrifying, I had to keep checking to make sure I wasn’t dreaming; a second jet crashing-no, that’s not right- aiming at the South Tower. It was now 9:03 AM.

It took a few minutes of my coworkers and I staring at each other with blank facesbefore someone uttered the words; “We’re being attacked.”

Not long after, we watched as the towers began their collapse. To be honest, I wasnumb. I couldn’t tear my eyes away from it. If you hadn’t actually seen them in person,there was no way for you to appreciate how enormous the buildings were that had justfallen. It was something you couldn’t begin to wrap your mind around; it was likewatching the end of the world.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since that day.We should all take time this September 11th to recognize the sacrifices made ten years

ago. We should also take time to recognize that in the face of great evil, the good in somany of us rose to the forefront.

Passengers attempted to retake Flight 93. Firefighters climbed staircases into a doomedbuilding on the hope of saving just one more life. Thousands lined up to volunteer theirtime, their supplies, and even their blood in the aftermath. We can all take lessons fromthat day ten years ago. We can help each other when we are in need. We can give more ofourselves than anyone can take away. We can look past our differences to overcome greatadversity. We can be kinder today than we were yesterday.

We should never forget the sacrifice it took to show us these lessons.

Cowher Removed from BoardOn May 21, 2011, after an extensive investigation and fact-finding process, the Board

of Directors approved a resolution to vacate the seat of Myron Cowher, effectivelyremoving him from the WALPOA Board of Directors.

On June 23, 2011, Myron Cowher filed a Petition for Review of Contested CorporateAction against Wild Acres Lakes Property and Homeowner’s Association as it related totheir removal of him from the Board of Directors. In addition to the Association, indi-vidual members of the Board of Directors were named as defendants: John Mascia, EdBanz, Robert Tracy, Felix Rey, Floyd Lee, and James Bradley. Ronald M. Bugaj, theAssociation’s legal counsel, defended the Association in court against the Petition.

A hearing was held on August 9, 2011, at the Pike County court house to hear the factsof the Petition. On August 18, 2011, Myron Cowher’s Petition for Review of ContestedCorporate Action was denied by the Honorable Gregory Chelak. The denial of the Petitionupholds the Board of Director’s decision to vacate Myron Cowher’s seat. The denial ofthe Petition also upheld the initial 45-day suspension from the Board given to Mr. Cowherprior to his removal.

School Bus Stop SafetyKids are back at school at the end of August, and once again it’s time to review the

safety and protocol at the Wild Acres Bus Stops: • Vehicles must obey all signage. • No speeding in an out of the parking lot. • Cars should remain in their spaces until the bus departs or you are waved out by

our Public Safety Officer. • No double parking.

Keeping kids safe isour number onepriority at the busstops! Signs we haveplaced at theselocations are there tokeep kids safer orimprove traffic flow.We have no tolerancefor those who endan-ger the welfare ofchildren or impede thesafe flow of traffic!

Community CornerHappy Birthday/Anniversary to all whowill celebrate in September & October!September 1 Ed PascuilloSeptember 5 Tommy StoughtonSeptember 6 Chrissy MontagueSeptember 16 Charles MasciasSeptember 18 Kaitlyn LeinerSeptember 18 Brendan PanasiukSeptember 19 Carol CandidoSeptember 19 Matt PanasiukSeptember 19 Barbara MacaliSeptember 26 Terry StoughtonOctober 1 Dave Paladino

October 2 Jeremy CostelloOctober 2 Brittany LicitraOctober 2 Ingrid WeichtOctober 3 Nick SaitaOctober 9 Robert CassimoreOctober 17 Dana CassimoreOctober 20 Alexandra MarsiliaOctober 21 Lily SheehanOctober 27 Edna ReyHappy Anniversary to Jimmy & JackieMarisliaSend your birthdays and anniversaries to:[email protected]

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We Must Never Forget...

This year marks the 10th

Anniversary of this tragic day.

We will be holding our Annual

Ceremony in loving memory of

all those whose lives were

changed forever by the tragic

events of September 11, 2001.

The ceremony will be held

Sunday, September 11 at

10:00am in Memorial Park by

the 9/11 Memorial Monument

In the event of rain, the ceremony

will be held in the clubhouse.

Long Ridge Dam RehabilitationSummary of work to be done on Long Ridge Dam: • Crest lowering • Spillway remediation / reconstruction • Proper permitting as a “low hazard” dam at completion of project

Long Ridge Dam is the first of the dams in Wild Acres to be rehabilitated. Wild Acreswill most likely be receiving the permit for the work on Long Ridge Dam in the next fewweeks. It is likely to be in hand no earlier than mid-September. Once the permit isreceived, Wild Acres will be able to put the job out to bid, meaning the bids would beopened no earlier than the October 15th or November 19th Board of Directors meeting.

This delay has been caused due to the Pennsylvania Department of EnvironmentalProtection (DEP) consistently altering what they want done to the Long Ridge Dam. TheDEP has basically rewritten the project since last fall.

Regardless, Wild Acres could be ready to have construction begin some time inNovember or December, assuming everything goes according to plan.

Long Ridge Lake flows into Hornbeck’s Creek, and Hornbeck’s Creek is designated“wild trout water” in Pennsylvania. No work can be done in approved wild trout watersbetween October 1 and December 31 without the written approval of the PA Fish andBoat Commission (PAFBC). The PAFBC has issued Wild Acres this waiver.

Due to the extreme changes in Long Ridge Lake during the lowering and dam con-struction, Wild Acres may determine the lake should be closed to fishing for a period afterthe work is complete. This period would allow the ecosystem of the lake to recover.

Attention HomeownersLake front property owners in Wild Acres who are planning to erect any type of

structure on or near the water must contact the Pike County Conservation District at 570-226-8220. For your convenience, we have applications at the Administration Office. Ifyou require assistance with the application, call the number listed above.


Proposed Capital Budget Summary This is a plan for the existing money in our accounts. Voting “Yes” to this plan willNOT create an assessment. This is a plan to begin replenishing our Capital Reserves,supplement the Road Repair Budget, and purchase up to two new Public Safety Vehicles.Members in good standing will have the opportunity to vote on these times by mail or inperson at the October meeting.

Plan for Undesignated Capital Funds$270,000 in Capital Undesignated Money.• $163,000 set aside into the Pool Loan fund to make the next three (3) years of

payments, which would also be accessible funds for emergencies, but only withthe approval of the membership.

• $60,000 set aside for the replacement of Public Safety vehicles.• $47,000 to supplement the current Road Repairs Operating Budget.

Plan for Operating Surplus FundsOperating Surplus is defined as profit the community makes as shown on the yearend General Ledger.• 40% to the Pool Loan fund.• 40% to supplement the current Road Repairs Operating Budget.• 20% to fund Capital Reserve accounts.

Plan for funding Capital Reserve AccountsAny funds that go into Capital Accounts will be designated as follows to fund ourCapital Reserves for future repair and replacement.• 80% to future road repair/replacement.• 8% to future building repair/replacement.• 8% to future pool/courts repair/replacement.• 2% to future vehicle replacement.• 2% towards and Emergency Fund.

This article is to inform you of the 2011 Capital Budget the Board of Directors hasproposed for the membership to vote on at the October General Membership Meeting.

As some of you may or may not know, Wild Acres has been unable to pass a CapitalBudget for the last two fiscal years. In addition to this, Wild Acres was unable to pass anew Operating Budget two years ago. We accomplished passing an Operating Budget, andnow it’s time to work on our Capital Budget.

Traditionally, previous operating budgets included the use of ALL incoming dues topay for the operating expenses. In other words, there was no money planned to be placedinto capital to plan for the future or fix our infrastructure; it was money in, money out!

Your dues should go towards not only OPERATING the community, but also toMAINTAINING the community. Having a good plan for Capital Reserves will greatlyreduce the chance of an assessment because of an emergency. Think about the roof onyour house. If you know it has a lifespan of thirty years, and you are on year twenty-five,you had better be prepared to replace that roof soon!

So how would you pay for it? You could ignore it, then simply pay for it all at oncewhen it finally fails (and hope it’s not raining that day!). Or, you can start saving a littlebit at a time so that when the roof does fail, the funds are there ready to be used.

This plan for Wild Acres provides a plan for the future so that some money is availablewhen a roof does fail. If the Clubhouse roof failed, we would suddenly need to come upwith quite a sum of money to fix it, which would most likely result in a shortfall in ourbudget. Who pays for the shortfall? The membership, that’s who! That’s what this plan islooking to avoid.

The 2011 Reserve StudyA Reserve Study is a one time snap shot of all of the community assets; roads, build-

ings, cars, even the bus stop pavilion. A Reserve Study is done to tell you, the owner ofthe assets, how much money should be put aside to keep them maintained, or replace themif they are need of replacement.

Companies that perform Reserve Studies don’t care if you have the money or not-they’re just going to use adult terms with you, and tell you how much money you need. Ifyou think back to that roof on your own house, a Reserve Study would tell you it needs tobe replaced in five years at a cost of $5,000. You might not have the money, but thatdoesn’t change the fact the roof eventually needs to be replaced.

Here is what our Reserve Study indicates we should be spending and/or saving overthe next five years:

RESERVE STUDY 2011 - 2015

Year TOTAL Buildings Pools/Courts Roads Vehicles2011 136,696 2,030 9,000 125,666 02012 771,800 113,000 9,000 649,800 02013 533,407 2,000 110,447 395,960 25,0002014 1,232,003 227,750 187,200 792,053 25,0002015 1,245,042 0 0 120,5042 40,000Total 3,918,948 344,780 315,647 3,168,521 90,000

Over the next five years, the Reserve Study recommends we spend almost $4 milliondollars on Wild Acres Capital projects and equipment. That $4 million is broken downinto percentages as:

• 81% Roads • 9% Buildings • 8% Pools/Courts • 2% Vehicle Replacement

While the number is large, it really should not be a surprise. Anyone who drivesaround in our community can tell you the roads are shot. It does not take an engineer tolook at our clubhouse, the deck at Pool 1, the roads, or the vehicles to realize we havesome major projects ahead of us.

Previous Capital Budgets and FundsSo now we know that we have $4 million in needs. We also have a loan for Pool 2 we

continue to pay down, which at the time of this writing is about $527,000. How muchmoney do we have in our Capital accounts? About $270,000.

Money in the Capital Accounts on May 1st of each year since 2008 are as follows: • 2008 - $335,618 • 2009 - $306,285 • 2010 - $128,461 • 2011 - $286,204

As you can see, the Capital Accounts have really only been “treading water” for thelast few years. It’s time to change that!

While it is clear that at this time we cannot even begin to consider $ 4 million inprojects, we should at minimum be following the Reserve Study’s recommendation forhow to allocate our money. Therefore, we are proposing the following plan to fund futureCapital Reserves:

• 80% Roads • 8% Buildings • 8% Pools / Courts • 2% Vehicles • 2% Emergency Fund

There also needs to be a plan in place for any money that will continue to be placedinto Capital Reserves. Money can come into Capital Reserves in one of two ways, surplusand all other funding. For every dollar that comes in to the Capital Reserve accountsthrough other funding (not surplus), it should be allocated the same way we plan to fundfuture Capital Reserves:

• 80% Roads • 8% Buildings • 8% Pools / Courts • 2% Vehicles • 2% Emergency Fund

Also, we need to make a concerted effort to set aside payments for our Pool Loan,which carries a monthly payment of $4,528 per month. Setting aside three year’s ofpayments on the loan allows us to:

• Place a large portion of it into an interest bearing CD. • Make sure we do not default on the loan. • Leave a large amount of money in our accounts in the event of an emergency

that could be accessed on the vote of the membership. • Eliminate our total dependence on transfer fees (which are at an all time low) to

pay the loan.Setting aside this money and allowing it to grow will give us some much needed

interest income, allow us to hedge our bets in case of emergency, and also will make usmore appealing to a lender in the event we need another loan.

Public Safety VehiclesWhich brings me to the next and last point; Wild Acres needs to purchase two new

vehicles for Public Safety. Contained in this issue are bids showing costs for 2 SUV’s orone SUV and one Sedan. I would ask that you approve two four wheel drive SUV’s forPublic Safety.


Since May 1, 2009, Wild Acres has spent $30,828 maintaining our Public Safetyvehicles. These vehicles have clearly outlived their useful life span. In the last year, wehave spent $16,213 on these vehicles. That’s over $1,000 a month! It would save theAssociation money to finance two new vehicles; the cost to finance two vehicles that eachcost $25,000 is roughly $15,000 per year in payments.

Cars break down, and need regular maintenance. Having two four wheel drive vehiclesfor Public Safety ensures there should always be at least one available, even if the other isout of service. While we might make due with a sedan in the summer, that one time weneed a vehicle in a snowstorm certainly justifies the purchase of two SUV’s.

If it was your family, wouldn’t you want Public Safety to be able to respond as quicklyas possible, regardless of the weather?

Below are Kelly Blue Book Prices for six 2011 SUV’s and six 2011 Sedans. Alsoincluded is a list of current pricing for vehicle equipment for Public Safety vehicles. Thisdoes not mean we would purchase any one of these vehicles- we may find a better deal ona different brand or model at the time of purchase; this is just a basis for what we think the“ballpark” would be for our purchase. This will once again give you the information tomake a sound decision on your choice.

SUV’s MSRP KBB “Fair Purchase Price”Honda CR-V 4WD $23,995.00 $22,863.00Ford Escape 4WD $25,045.00 $24,544.00Kia Sportage AWD $22,490.00 $22,144.00Subaru Forrester $22,420.00 $21,972.00Jeep Liberty $25,660.00 $25,462.00Toyota RAV 4 $24,685.00 $23,944.00AVERAGE $24,049.17 $23,488.17TAX $1,442.95 $1,409.29TOTAL $25,492.12 $24,897.46

We also received bids from several local dealers for vehicles. They are listed below;Sussex Honda: 2011 Honda CR-V 4WD $23,205 + tax/title/tag.Gray Chevrolet: 2011 Chevrolet Equinox AWD $24,490 + tax/title/tag.Phil’s Ford: 2012 Ford Escape 4WD $25,640 + tax/title/tag.

SEDANS MSRP KBB “Fair Purchase Price”Honda Civic $18,125.00 $17,581.00Ford Focus $18,180.00 $18,058.00Ford Taurus $26,350.00 $25,051.00Toyota Corolla $17,460.00 $16,884.00Suzuki SX4 AWD $17,764.00 $17,084.00Chevrolet Impala $25,212.00 $24,375.00AVERAGE $20,515.17 $19,838.83TAX $1,230.91 $1,190.33TOTAL $21,746.08 $21,029.16

Below are prices for equipment for the Public Safety vehicle(s); lights, decals, etc. This isan area where some of what we have can be re-used, but in the event it cannot due to ageor deterioration, we should plan that this money also be available. Prices from Galls.com.

EQUIPMENTSpeaker/Siren Kit $229 to $309Light Bar $199 to $599CB Radio Swap $0 to $100Decal Kit $290 to $520Grill Lights $59 to $179Installation/Contingency $350TOTAL $1,127 to $2,057

Wrap UpHopefully, you now have enough information to make an educated and thoughtful vote

on the proposed Capital Budget. The next three to five years will contain many momentsthat can begin to solidify and stabilize Wild Acres.

It’s clear from driving around that not enough is being done on the roads. One look atour Public Safety vehicles will tell you the condition they’re in. A sideways glance at theClubhouse, and you’ll see it needs work. The Reserve Study confirms our needs. The timeto act is now. Put a plan in place for the future to begin to take care of the Association.

Voting this plan in doesn’t solve all of our problems. In fact, the next three to fiveyears will extremely difficult for us financially. That’s why it’s so incredibly important tohave a solid, conservative plan in place to help guide us through that time. Right now, theship is rudderless. Voting for this Budget will give Wild Acres a new direction and somesolid fall back positions as well.

Commercial Loan RefinancedOn March 2, 2011, Wild Acres Lakes refinanced a commercial loan held by Dime

Bank. The purpose of the original loan was for the work performed on Pool 2. This loanwas given to Wild Acres by the Dime Bank on July 13, 2006, and matures on July 13,2026. The interest rate on the loan was 6.89 %, and the amount of the loan was $ 782,000.

John J. Shults, the Director of Operations, was able to successfully negotiate a new ratefor this loan of 5.75 %, lowering our monthly payment from $ 6,060 per month to $ 4,528per month, resulting in a savings of nearly $ 19,000 per year to the association. The currentamount left on the loan at the time of this issue of Wild Acres World is $ 526,174.

This rate is in effect until July 12, 2016, when the rate will adjust to the then-currentNew York Prime Rate plus one half (0.50 %), with a floor of 5.75 % (the rate shall not dropbelow 5.75 %).

Wild Acres will continue to be proactive in seeking lower interest rates and better termsfor this loan.

Multi Cultural NightDespite having to dodge a few rain drops, the 2011 Multi Cultural Night at Wild Acres

was a huge success!Originally planned to be held on August 13th at Pool 2, the event had to be moved

when thunder storms moved into the area. Despite the bad weather, everyone managed tomake their way to the Club House and enjoyed the evening.

After an excellent talent show from some of Wild Acres young stars, the crowdrelaxed with some shared food and music. It was an excellent event for the community,and many thanks go out to Recreation Director Kim Wooster and her staff, as well asNonna Yelan and her volunteers.


Drainage CulvertsAs a reminder, drainage

culverts that are locatedon a resident’sproperty are theresponsibility ofthe homeowner tomaintain andkeep clean.Culverts that are clogged with leaves and debris orculverts that are collapsed can cause extensive damage toour roads and other resident’s property.

WALPOA does maintain a number of culverts anddrains in the community. The culvert located at the end ofyour driveway is your responsibility to maintain. Please donot fill these culverts with leaves or other debris. Payattention that children’s toys do not end up in them aswell. A basketball is the perfect size to clog a culvert pipe.

WALPOA will be making a better effort to ensurethese pipes are maintained throughout the year to helpminimize the potential for damage to community roadsand damage to other properties in WALPOA.

Environmental/Architectural Committee

Discontinue Feeding

Wild WaterfowlBy co-chairs Ed Banz and Marguerite Nemeth

From Penn State: “Well-fed domestic ‘park ducks’and geese serve as decoys, encouraging wild birds tocongregate in unnaturally high concentrations. Wildwaterfowl are capable of finding their own food and willsurvive without handouts from people. Therefore, elimi-nating artificial feeding of waterfowl on public and privateproperty should be the first control measure undertaken.Ordinances against feeding can be enacted and enforcedby county or local authorities. It is important that a publiceducation campaign accompany any anti-feeding ordi-nances to stimulate public interest, participation, andsupport.”Feeding geese: • Feeding coaxes geese to stay in their summer rangeyear round. When natural food sources disappear inwinter, geese depend completely on people for food. • Feeding can cause geese to become dependent onhandouts after only three years. • A large concentration of geese creates an increasein droppings. This unsanitary accumulation can raisebacterial levels in streams and lakes that can cause healthconcerns.

Customers of Delaware Sewer / Consolidate

Pocono Utilities / Clean Treatment SewageOn July 22, 2011, Clean Treatment Sewage (CTS) and Delaware Sewer (DS), who

operate under the parent company of Consolidated Pocono Utilities (CPU), sent a letter toDelaware Township that indicated they would no longer be able to operate the sewerplants at Marcel Lake Estates and Wild Acres Lakes after December 31, 2011.

In speaking with PA Department of Environmental Protection, there is no likelihoodthis will interrupt sewer service for customers of either sewer plant. The PA PublicUtilities Commission has steps in place to ensure that your service will remain in place.

At this time, we are making you aware of the situation, and will keep you posted asmore details come in. You may request a copy of this letter from Delaware Township.

Thank You!We would like to extend a big “THANK YOU” to two local businesses who gave

generous donations for our raffle that was held at the Annual Picnic.Picture Perfect Beauty Salon, a full service salon located on Rt. 739 in Dingmans

Ferry, donated two gift certificates; one for a haircut and one for a manicure.Curves of Branchville, NJ, located on Rt. 209, offers a complete fitness and nutrition

solution for women. Curves donated two gift certificates for membership.Additionally, we want to thank the Forklift Café, a cute little restaurant on Rt. 739 in

Dingmans Ferry. They donated a gift certificate for the Kids Kamp Talent Show.Patronize these local businesses and say thanks. Get in shape at Curves, then pamper

your “new” self at Picture Perfect Beauty Salon. And finish your day at the Forklift Café!


We Want You to Join a Committee!Committees function as to assist the Board Of Directors, and offer recommendations

for the betterment of our community. Sign up today, let your voice be heard!By-Laws Committee: Shall recommend changes, develop amendments and review

current status of the By-Laws.Communication Committee: Shall supervise and produce the Association’s official

publication and any other medium of contact between the Association and its members.The committee shall insure a fair and equitable publication policy.

Environmental/Architectural Committee: Shall study and develop programs formaintaining and improving the quality of air, water and general ecological characteristicsof the Community.

Beautification Committee: Shall recommend and appropriate beautification to allpublic areas of the Community.

Nominating/Election Committee: Shall review resumes of interested candidates,certify their eligibility and otherwise oversee the election process.

Budget and Finance Committee: Shall draft and recommend the annual budget,review the annual audit, investigate all matters affecting the budget items and makerecommendations concerning the investment and insurance programs of the Association.

Public Safety Committee: Shall study and develop the methods of providing forcommon security and recommend and assure enforcement of the Rules and Regulations ofthe Association. It will monitor and recommend safety plans and procedures for theCommunity, to include but not be limited to, the school bus stop.

Capital Improvements/Maintenance Committee: Shall plan for the long-termgrowth of the Community as well as the maintenance of the amenities, vehicles andequipment of the Community to assure they remain in good repair. This shall include, butnot be limited to, the roads, pool areas, tennis courts, basketball courts, and all otherathletic, recreational or common areas of the Community.

Recreation/Pool Committee: Shall develop programs of social, athletic and recre-ational activities and make recommendations concerning the carrying out of any suchprograms.

Rules and Regulations Committee: Shall recommend changes, develop amendmentsand review current status of the Rules and Regulations.

Sign up today! Drop this off or mail in to the officeWALPOA CommitteesR.R. 1, Box 500Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________

Committee Desired: _________________________________________________

What will you bring to the committee? __________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Breakfast and Home & Garden

Tour Enjoyed By All

Paul and Judy Holgate

Joe Pojedinec

Anthony Reichelt

By Bernice JalaOn behalf of the Beautification Committee Ed Banz

and I wish to thank all of those who volunteered andthose who came to enjoy this special event.

Our “chefs” were Anthony Reichelt, Joy Pojedinecand Joe Jala. Our other volunteers were JeanneStockmal, Janice Hock, Carlenea Seabrooks-Lee and JoyReichelt.

Of course we want to give a BIG THANK YOU toour homeowners who so generously donated therebeautiful homes and gardens.

Susan Babcock with her daughter

Richard & Doris Fais

Emil & Eileen Dellaicoma Garden of Tamara Sofman

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Kids Kamp 2011 Kids Kamp Talent Show 2011

Kids Kamp leader Miss Darlene (right)and friend, Tania

Counselor Dan with kids

Beach Day

A littleoutsidefun on awarmsummer’sday

Counselors Sharyn & Krystine

“Give a Hoot; Don’t Pollute!”That is what Woodsy Owl teaches us as children, but

it goes for everyone, adults included. As you can seedriving around Wild Acres, there is a lot of litterscattered on our community roads. Whether it is frompeople walking home from the pool concession stands,drivers and passengers tossing it out a car window ordeliberate dumping of trash in the woods, this needs toSTOP. Let’s take pride in where we live.

Here are a couple of suggestions. First of all, takeyour garbage home with you. If you are in need of garbage collection services, call theAdministration Office for the numbers of local companies. Secondly, if you are walkingaround and see litter, please pick it up; carry a plastic bag with you.

If we all pitch in, we can keep Wild Acres a beautiful and clean place to live and raiseour families. Thank you!

Miss Darlene planned awonderful show whichwas followed by lovelyrefreshments.

LEFT: All dressed up tosee the Kids KampTalent Show!

BELOW: We had pianoplayers, a violinist, a tapdancer, a singer, poetand more!


Recipe CornerPureed Spinach-Potato SoupCaroline Raikako

2 Tbls. Unsalted butter1 onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces3 garlic - minced1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes - peeled and cut into 1/2 in. pieces (about 5 small)1/4 cup dry sherry or white wine2 cans chicken broth (each 15 1/2 ounces)2 bunches spinach, tough stems removed, leaves rinsed and dried (about 1 1/4 pounds)Salt and pepper• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and

potatoes; stir to coat. Cook stirring for about 2 minutes.• Pour sherry, chicken broth and 2 cups water into pan; stir to combine. Bring to a

boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until potatoes are verytender, about 15 minutes.

• Stir spinach into pan and cook until wilted and bright green, about 3 minutes.Remove from heat. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.(Alternatively, use a regular blender, working in batches so as not to fill jarmore than halfway. Return mixture to saucepan.) Season with salt & pepper andserve.

Baked Reuben CasseroleCollette Yacka

12 slices rye bread1 large bottle Thousand Island dressing1 1/2 pastrami or corned beef (can use turkey or ham or any combination of meats)3 cups sauerkraut – rinse and drain2 Tbls. Caraway seeds3-4 cups shredded Swiss cheese3 eggs1 1/2 cup milk2 Tbls. Yellow mustard• Preheat oven to350. Grease 9 x 11 baking dish. Line with 6 slices

rye bread. Spread bread with half of the• dressing. Cover with half the meat. Cover half of the krout &

seeds. Cover with half of the cheese.• Repeat layers – starting with the bread. Beat eggs, milk and

mustard. Pour over casserole. Let stand 10 minutes. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

Nantucket Corn PuddingCollette Yacka

2 large eggs1 cup half and half3/4 tps. salt1/8 tps. Ground white pepperPinch of nutmeg4 1/2 - 5 cups frozen corn kernels - divided3/4 cup crushed oyster crackers3 Tbls unsalted, melted butter, divided2-3 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated (1/4 - 1/3 cup) more if you like.• Preheat oven to 350˚ and grease a medium baking dish.• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, salt, white

pepper and nutmeg. Mix in corn, 1/2 cup of crackers and 2tablespoon melted butter. Spoon pudding into baking preparedbaking dish and scatter cheese over it. Mix together remainingcrackers and butter and sprinkle over the cheese. Dust withpaprika.

• Bake the pudding for 45 to 50 minutes, until puffed and goldenbrown, with crusty edges, but a soft center. Serve hot. Serves 6.

Buttermilk BrowniesAlina Hans

2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 cups sugar 2 eggs1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup buttermilk1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla1 cup butter• Preheat oven to 350˚. Grease a 15x10x1 or 13x9x2 inch pan; set aside. In a

medium bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; set aside. In asaucepan combine butter, cocoa powder and 1 cup water. Bring mixture just toboiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cocoa mixture to flourmixture. Beat with electric mixer on medium until combined. Add eggs,buttermilk, and vanilla. Beat for 1 minute (batter will be thin). Pour intoprepared baking pan.

• Bake about 25 minutes for 15x10x1 inch pan, about 35 minutes for 13x9x2 inchpan or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Pour thewarm Chocolate Frosting over the warm brownies, spreading evenly. Coolcompletely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 24 bars.

• Chocolate Frosting: In a medium saucepan combine 1/4 cup butter, 3 Tbls.Unsweetened cocoa powder and 3 Tbls. buttermilk. Bring mixture to boiling,stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar and 1/2tsp. vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until smooth.If desired, stir in 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans.

Fun Dessert Grasshopper CocktailBernice Jala

3/4 oz. Green Créme de Menthe3/4 oz. White Créme de Cacao3/4 oz. Light Sweet Cream• Shake well with cracked ice and strain into cocktail glass.

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Ask the SenseiQ. Dear Sensei, I am concerned about my 19-year-old son. I have recently been

noticing a lot of energy bottles and cans in his room and car. Can these products have apotential hazard to his health?

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Some people create serious medical problems when they consume energy drinks withalcohol, which can cause a faster heartbeat, irritability, nervousness, impaired sleep,fainting, nausea or even heart attacks. In addition, the acid and sugars in these drinks canpromote aggressive tooth decay.

It’s very important to educate your son about the potential hazards of energy drinks. Iwould encourage him to focus on being healthy, have an energetic life, regular exercise,adequate sleep and to have a healthy diet.

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Dog Show Fun For AllBy Bernice Jala

We had a great day and great dogs! First we want to thank our judges. Carol Candido,Joe Pojedinec, Pat McCann and Maureen Suarez. I’m sure it was not easy to decide whowon from the terrific dogs they had to choose from. We also want to thank our othervolunteers: Joy Reichelt, Jean Candido, Rozanne Vario and our photographers SophiaVario and Veronica Suarez.

Linda Clarke did a great job as our MC, with her wit and personality.The Pike COunty Humane Society, led by Barry Heim, brought dogs for adoption and

information about taking care of your pets.Our first place small dog “Fluffy” is a Hungarian Puli owned by Bob Soltan. Fluffy

also won BEST IN SHOW.“Cristy,” a German Short Hair Pointer owned by John Anderson, took first place in the

medium category.First place in the large dog category went to “Hanna,” another German Short Hair

Pointer also owned by John Anderson.Cutest trick went to “Booda,” an American Bull Dog owned by Andrienne Schuler.

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