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TOWAMENSING TRAILS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
The Tee Pee is closed for
Memorial Day, Monday
May 28, 2018.
We would like to thank
Mike Wolverton for the time
spent as a Board of Direc-
tor, his knowledge was
very valuable. He will be
missed and we wish him
well.
We would like to welcome
Jim McErlean to the Board
of Directors, he was seated
to the vacant position held
by Mike Wolverton.
Just a reminder our burn
ban will soon go into effect
until the leaves grow on the
trees. Thank you for your
cooperation in this matter.
Finally, Spring is upon us!
After a very long and cold
winter we can now look
forward to the nice warm
sunny days.
Just as a reminder to our
property owners if you
have not yet stopped at the
office to register your
vehicles and update your
badges please do so. It gets
very busy for the office staff
as we approach the summer
season.
Our second late fee of
$25.00 will be applied to
any unpaid accounts on
April 1, 2018.
Boat Racks can be reserved
starting Saturday April 7th.
Be sure to get here bright
and early, the doors open at
9:00am.
The Pool and Lake will open
weekends only starting
Memorial Day weekend
and then full time starting
Saturday June 16, 2018.
We are in need of Certified
Life Guards. If you are a
qualified applicant, kindly
submit your application for
employment to the office as
soon as possible.
Update from the President: Joan Elliott
APRIL/MAY ISSUE
TRAILS TOPICS
Special points of
interest:
If you have an emer-
gency call 911. If you
also want security to
respond call 570-722-
9563
The deadline for the
next Trails Topics is
May 5, 2018.
Before beginning any
work outside your
home please contact
the office to inquire if a
permit is needed.
You must obtain a
Burn Permit before
having any kind of
outdoor fire.
The publication com-
mittee welcomes sug-
gestions or comments
regarding this issue or
any past or future is-
sues. You may respond
via email to :
2018 Towamensing Trails Property Owners Association Board Elections
Towamensing Trails Property Owners Association will be holding its annual Election for
four (4) seats on the TTPOA Board of Directors. Three (3) seats to expire in July 2021, one
(1) seat to expire July 2020. Any member in good standing is permitted to run for a posi-
tion on the Board.
To be a candidate, you must fulfill the following requirements:
1. You must be a TTPOA member in good standing
2. You must be bondable
3. You must submit an official petition containing the signatures of 25 different individuals
who are members in good standing (Petitions will be mailed to you)
4. Only one member from a family may serve on the Board at any time
5. Any officer or representative of a corporation developer, realty firm and/or contractor
conducting business with TTPOA shall not be eligible to run for the Board due to the poten-
tial conflict of interest (please note that, should you be elected, you will be required to sign
a confidentiality statement in order to serve on the Board)
To be a candidate, you must submit your intentions in writing by noon on the
Second Saturday in May 2018 and fill out your Bonding Paperwork. Official
Candidate paperwork to be mailed by the office no later than May 14, 2018, to be
returned to the office no later than noon on May 26, 2018
TRAILS TOPICS
Area Happenings and Events April/May 2018
_______________________________ Penn’s Peak
Robin Trower
April 4th, 2018
A live experience not to be missed.
Todd Rundgren
April 18th, 2018
A reunion: Todd Rundgren, Kasim Sulton, Willie
Wilcox and Ralph Schuckett.
For 32 years, fans have been clamoring for a
reunion. The wait is over.
The Mavericks
May 5th, 2018
The Mavericks are declaring their independence
with their new album Brand New Day.
Sinatra Ol’ Blue Eyes is Back - Tony Sands
May 9th, 2018
May 10th, 2018
http://www.pennspeak.com/events
____________________________________
Pocono Downs – 2018 LIVE RACING SCHEDULE
Tuesdays and Saturdays starting Saturday, March 17th through Saturday, March 24th
Sundays, Tuesdays and Saturdays starting Sunday, March 25th through Saturday, April 7th
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays from Sunday, April 8th through Saturday, November 3rd
Sundays, Tuesdays and Saturdays starting Sunday, November 4th through Tuesday November 13th
Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival
The Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival (JTIFF) is
back for a second year of screenings and awards.
Channeling the rebellious spirit of the Molly
Maguires, JTIFF challenges the boldest, most
defiant filmmakers to present their work, shatter
convention and incite spirited debate. The festival
credo is "eyes and minds wide open," and they
mean it!
Date: April 12, 2018 - April 15, 2018
Location: Mauch Chunk Opera House
Phone: 570-325-0249
____________________________________ Vic DiDitetto – Mount Airy Casino
Vic is best known for his viral video “Bread & Milk”
nearing 12 million views on Youtube.
Date: April 6, 2018
Time: Starting at 10:00 pm
Price: $25 - $35
____________________________________ Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery 239 Blue Ridge Rd.,
Saylorsburg, PA 18353
Telephone: +1 610-895-4205
Open Every day 11-6 and 11-9 Friday & Saturday
Saturday & Sunday Live Music from 2-4
Free Wine Cellar Tours at 2 & 4 on Sunday
https://www.blueridgeestatewinery.com
This winery was voted #13 in the USA
It’s right in our back yard. ENJOY!!!!
____________________________________
Memorial Day Weekend - - -So many events and activities, please visit: https://www.poconomountains.com/
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SAVE THE DATES
April 7, 2018: Lake Preservation Meeting 9am
ACC Meeting 10am both at Teepee
Also register Boats & Boat Racks
April 13, 2018: Trout Stocking
April 14, 2018:Trout Season Opens
April 14, 2018: Board of Directors Meeting, 10am at the Teepee
April 21, 2018: Publications Meeting 11:00am
April 28, 2018: Advisory & Planning Mtg. 9:30am at the com-
munity room
April 28, 2018: Civil Penalty Mtg. (closed)
May 5, 2018: ACC Meeting 10am at the Teepee
May 12, 2018: Board of Directors Mtg. 10am at the Teepee
May 19, 2018: Publications Meeting
May 26, 2018: Advisory & Planning Mtg. 9:30am at the commu-
nity room
May 26, 2018: Civil Penalty Meeting (closed)
May 28, 2018: Office Closed
March 24, 2018: Children’s Easter Party
April 7, 2018: Register Boats Reserve Boat Racks
February Financials
Income $145,223.89
Expenses
Administrative $19,294.34
Community Wide $19,097.98
Security $20,455.88
Maintenance $33,509.91
Recreation $4,273.40
Trash Removal $16,680.73
Restricted Funds $6563.50
Total Expenses $119,875.74
Cash Assets
Operating Funds $1,671,647.21
Reserves $1,142,867.09
Dam Bond $231,309.36
Lake/Dam Preservation $610,000.00
Contingency Fund $128,383.60
Committees $2,931.03
Roads $250,115.10
Total $4,037,253.39
Liabilities - none outstanding at this time
MARCH UAS SECURITY REPORT
ATV Penalties 1
Criminal Mischief 0
Disorderly Conduct 0
Dog 3
Trash/Illegal Dumping 9
Illegal Parking 0
Stop Sign 6
Speeding 1
Other Violations 7
Burglaries 1
Theft 0
Suspicious Activity 4
TTPOA/BOD Request 0
SOAR FUNDRAISER
On Saturday February 24th a fundraiser for SOAR
was held at the TLTC. A Chinese auction in which 49
gift baskets were donated and 136 tickets were sold
to attend this event. A Buffett was served which was
prepared by some of our community members. The
event raised $4150.00 after expenses. A big thank
you to all the volunteers- donators and community
participants and to all the winners of the fabulous
baskets who made this event a HUGE Success.
COMMUNITY ROOM CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday’s Thursday’s
Exercise Group 9am-10am Exercise Group 9am-10am
Tuesday’s The Real Housewives of T.T. 1pm-2pm
Tai Chi 8:30am-10am Nights of Columbus
Bible Study 10am-1pm Ladies Auxiliary 3pm-5pm
VFW 6pm-8pm Friday’s
Wednesday’s Exercise Group 9am-10am
Quilters 9am-3pm
KOC #10772 7pm-9:30pm
TRAILS TOPICS
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SIP & PAINT
Sip and Paint is a growing popular craze
where a group of people get together for a
fun filled afternoon of painting and of course
a sip of their favorite beverage! And that
they did. Held at the TLTC this group of
ladies showed their artistic side. With all
supplies included in the price and the step
by step instructions by our Hostess Amanda, masterpieces
were created by all. Thanks again to Sue and Brian for setting
up this wonderful event.
Lake Preservation Committee News
Get Ready! Sharpen up the hooks, choose your bait and get the rest of the fishing tackle
ready for the 2018 Opening Day of Trout Season. The opening day of Trout fishing in Upper
Carbon County is Saturday, April 14th at 8:00am.
The Lake Preservation Committee will be stocking 12” Brown and Rainbow Trout on Friday,
April 13th at 10:00am. Children and their parents/guardians are welcome to help out with the
fish stocking. Meet at the community center at 9:45 am to see all of the trout that will be put in
the lake for your fishing enjoyment. Remember to follow the 3 trout per day and catch and release pro-
gram when fishing at our lake.
Bring the kids to the lake for Teach a Kid to Fish Day. It will be held on Saturday June 16th from 9am to
noon. It’s open to all kids with POA badges. Fishing poles and bait will be provided along with some
guidance. Lunch follows for all fishermen. It’s a fun day for all. The fish will be stocked
Friday, June 15th at 10am at the community center. Please join us for a great family day.
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POA ACTIVITES UPDATE
Easter Party was great
as usual, Kids loved the
Easter Bunny& the egg
hunt etc.
FUN DAY will be Saturday June 30th . It
will start out with bike parade at 10am,
followed by a mini like carnival at the
pavilion. We have games, music chances,
face painting, a great variety of food. We
are in need of new or used games,
puzzles, books, toys to be used for a flea
market table.
Hibernation is Ending, Tips to Keep Yourself and Animals Safe
You can’t drive or walk through the trails without
seeing a deer, but did you know that those cute baby
fawns will not start wandering until they are 4 months
old. The mother will visit them 2-3 times a day to
bring food and check on them. If you see them nest-
ing please don’t approach them as you may attract
other predators.
Birds have started building nests to lay their eggs, they like to
build under eves, in wreaths, plant pots or anywhere they will be
able to keep the nest dry. Once the eggs are laid they will be-
come very protective and will visit the nest multiple times a day.
Try to stay away from the nests as much as possible to they don’t
swoop down on you. If by chance a baby bird falls
from it’s nest you can scoop it up and put it back, the
parents will not abandon it as they have a limited
sense of smell.
The Black Bear population has been growing for the last 20 years
in Pennsylvania, thus more and more sightings have occurred. As
bears come out of hibernation they are hungry,
they can be attracted to trash cans, barbeque
grills, bird feeders, compost piles and bee-
hives. Be proactive by keeping your trash cans
covered and visiting the dumping station regu-
larly, keep trash cans clean using soap and
bleach, take in bird feeders at night and store
any bird or pet food in a closed shed.
John Keats (1795-1821) was an
English Romantic poet. He was
born in London and was the
oldest of four children and lost
both parents at a very young
age. Keats began studies to
become a surgeon in the fall of
1810 and became a licensed
apothecary in 1816 but during
that time his devotion and pas-
sion for writing never ceased. He left medicine to
begin writing and published his first volume of poetry
in 1817. He published three volumes of poetry during
his lifetime but only sold 200 copies by the time he died
in 1821. Like many poets, his popularity increased after
his death.
While on a walking tour of Scotland and England in
1818, he received word that his brother, Tom, was suf-
fering from tuberculosis. He left the tour to care for him
and during that time he met and fell in love with Franny
Brawne, who was the inspiration for his finest poetry.
Sadly, he contracted tuberculosis after coughing up
blood in 1821. “ I know the color of that blood. That
drop of blood is my death warrant. I must die.” He
died at the age of 25, after writing poetry seriously for
six years.
Mother’s Day – May 13th, 2018 A little short story for Mother Day
A mother was sick in bed with the flu. Her little daughter wanted so
much to be a good nurse. She brought her mother a cup of tea.
And her mother took a sip of the tea, and she said, ''Wow! I didn't
even know you knew how to make tea!'' And the girl said, ''Oh, yes.
I learned by watching you. I put some water in the pot, and then I
put the tea leaves in, and I boiled the water, and then I strained it
into a cup. But I couldn't find the strainer, so I used the flyswatter
instead.'' And her mother said, ''You what?!'' And the girl said, ''Oh,
don't worry, mom. I didn't use the new flyswatter; I used the old
one.''
Motherhood can be messy, frustrating, and at times, exhausting.
Mothers try to be the best mentors while raising their children. They
hope that their children become functioning adults. They can raise
their children exactly the same, and they might turn out so different.
Raising children with unique personalities is rewarding. Knowing
that each child has a sparkle from their eye is also rewarding. The
strength that comes from within mothers is remarkable. So it is very
appropriate to say “THANK YOU”, and to honor all the mothers we
know. Please reach out to extend your gratitude.
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TRAILS TOPICS
WHERE'D THAT PHRASE COME FROM?
KNAPSACK
The Knapsack has long been an essential accoutrement for soldiers on
the move. Worn on the back, these bags offer troops an efficient hands-
free means of carrying critical supplies, especially food, which is how it got it's name.
Dating back to the early 1600's, “knapsacks” is a combination of the German
words,knappen, roughly meaning to snap, bite or eat, and sack or bag.
The “knapsack” as it was spelled in German, was literally a food bag.
“Along with a uniform, each soldier was issued a knapsack to carry food and supplies.
Pa. State Symbols
State Animal..............................................Whitetail Deer
State Plant ….............................................Penn gift
State Beverage...........................................Milk
State Bird...................................................Ruffed Grouse
State Dog...................................................Great Dane
State Fish...................................................Brook Trout
State Flower...............................................Mountain Laurel
State Fossil.................................................Phacops Rana
State Insect.................................................Firefly
State Tree...................................................Hemlock
Towamensing Trails Annual Community
Yard Sale
Memorial Day Weekend
Dates: Saturday May 26th through Monday May
28th.
Please sign up at the TeePee
Address lists will be available at the TeePee
The Very Best Burgers!
Ingredients Directions
3 pounds lean ground beef 1. Preheat a grill for high heat . When the grill
1/2 medium potato, shredded is hot, lightly oil the grate
1 tablespoon minced garlic 2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef,
12 ounces crumbled blue cheese potato, garlic, blue cheese, seasoned salt,
2 teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, eggs
freshly ground black pepper to taste and bread crumbs. Form into 10 balls, and flatten into patties.
1/2 medium onion, chopped 3. Grill for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Serve on buns
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce with your favorite condiments.
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
TRAILS LITTER CLEAN UP & COOK OUT
SATURDAY, May 5, 2018
COOK OUT AT THE PAVILION
12 NOON
FOLLOWED BY TRAILS CLEAN UP TILL 3:00 PM
TRASH BAGS, GLOVES AND VESTS
WILL BE PROVIDED
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Cardboard Classic 2018
Well the weather didn't stop this long anticipated event from kicking off at Jack Frost. The snow
came down as the cardboard sleds went up…….. Making their trek uphill to take their position in
the blinding snow on the tubing slopes. The large crowd of spectators eagerly awaited to see
whose sled would make it down the hill in one piece. Our own Brian and Sue Denham along with
their entourage created once again another masterpiece. They built a replica of the jalopy from
the TV show Beverly Hillbillies entirely out of cardboard, tape
and paint. Many Trails residents came out to brave the storm to
view their sled and cheer them on. Before the race began friends
and family tailgated in the parking lot and got the opportunity to
walk around and view all the sleds up close. The grand prize win-
ner was AGAIN our very own Brian & Sue Denham. It was another
fantastic day with lots of community spirit. Thankfully everyone
made it home safely during the storm. What a way to end winter.
Please hurry Spring.
Dave’s Low Country Boil
This is a great recipe for the beginning of spring and also goes great with any barbecue!!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay(R)), or to taste
5 pounds new potatoes
3 (16 ounce) packages cooked kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
8 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed
5 pounds whole crab, broken into pieces
4 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions
1. Heat a large pot of water over an outdoor cooker, or medium-high heat indoors.
Add Old Bay Seasoning to taste, and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, and sausage, and
Cook for about 10 minutes. Add the corn and crab; cook for another 5 minutes, then
Add shrimp when everything else is almost done, and cook for another 3 or 4 minutes.
2. Drain off the water and pour the contents out onto a picnic table covered with news-
Paper. Grab a paper plate and a beer and enjoy!!
EASY NO BAKE EASTER TREATS
Ingredients: Twinkies, Icing, Marshmallows, Pretzels, Easter M &
M’s, Bunny Peeps
1. Starting with the Twinkies, you will need to cut a rectangle out of
the top of each cake. Do tis about 3/4 of the way down the cake.
2. Now stick the peep Bunny into the space you just cut out. Then
stick in the pretzel right in front of the Bunny.
3. Next cut two marshmallows in half with the icing as your “glue”
stick the marshmallows on the cakes to represent your wheels.
4. Use the same icing and stick an M & M in the center of each
marshmallow.
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Towamensing Trails
Property Owners Association
PO Box 100
Albrightsville, Pa 18210
Phone: 570-722-0302 Fax: 570-722-2061
Email: [email protected]
www.towamensing.com
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570-778-9559
Towamensing Trails Security: 570-722-9563
TTPOA Office: 570-722-0302
Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 3pm Sunday Closed
TTPOA Web Site: www.towamensing.com
TTPOA Email: [email protected]
Trails Lake and Tennis Club: 570-722-8582
TLTC Web Site: www.tltclive.com
Police Department (non-emergency):
Carbon County Sheriff: 570-325-2821
Fern Ridge Police Department: 570-646-2271
Postal Service:
Albrightsville Post Office: 570-722-9493
Penn Forest Fire Departments:
Fire Company #1 (Route 903): 570-325-4203
Fire Company #2 (Route 534): 570-722-0555
Albrightsville (Route 534): 570-722-8325
Borough and Township Offices:
Carbon County Office: 570-325-3611
Penn Forest Township: 570-325-2768
Medical:
Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital: 610-377-1300
Lehigh Valley Hospital: 570-421-4000
Geisinger: 570-808-7300
US Veterans Hospital: 570-824-3521
St. Luke’s Urgent Care Center: 570-325-2400
St. Luke’s Monroe Campus Hospital 272-212-1000
Phone: 570-722-
Phone: 570-722-0302
Fax: 570-722-2061
Email: [email protected]
Towamensing Trails POA
PO BOX 100
Albrightsville, PA 18210
