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16939 Hwy. 70N, Monterey, TN 38574
NEWS FROM THE COVE APRIL 2015
Web site: www.cumberlandcovepoa.com
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Cove Security Phone: 931-261-8950
Welcome Center: 931-839-2926 M-F, 9am-1pm
Welcome Center Office Staff Peggy Bumgarner – Office Manager
Barbara Lavin, Karen Moul, Lynn Parker
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Jim Wolosencuk Carol Guinazzo Ted Blouin Patty Marsh Lorrie Perkey Gloria Casale Victor Whitney
Apr. 2 Apr. 6 Apr. 9 Apr. 14 Apr. 14 Apr. 16 Apr. 17
Mary Jane Lifsey Pat Day Chuck Zimmerman Vincent Vanacore Barbara Boudreau Bob Freitas
Apr. 18 Apr. 20 Apr. 21 Apr. 21 Apr. 28 Apr. 28
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES
Fred & Carole Guinazzo Nick & Joan Axen
Apr. 4 Apr. 12
Frank & Gloria Casale Richard & Dayle Jacob
Apr. 20 Apr. 21
Note: If residents wish to provide year of marriage, anniversaries in 5 year increments, starting with the 25
th, will
be listed separately.
BULLETIN BOARD
WILDFIRE RISK
The risk of wildfires has always been a concern in our woodland environment. The recent ice storm has presented us with unprecedented challenges. The amount of trees and large branches that fell during the storm has resulted in flammable forest litter and ladder fuels that greatly exacerbates our fire risk. Add to that equation the fact that EVERYBODY will be burning brush to clean up after the storm and the need to be really vigilant becomes apparent. First, please adhere to the seven steps the Division of Forestry requires: 1. Obtain a burn permit- This will prevent the Fire Dept. from responding needlessly to a controlled burn. 2. Notify your neighbors 3. Keep water and equipment handy 4. Establish a firebreak - Forestry recommends a 4 foot wide break scraped down to mineral soil. 5. Watch the weather- Early morning when the winds are calm is the ideal time. 6. Control the fire 7. Stay with your fire. Leave no fire unattended. Be reminded that reckless burning, leaving a fire near woodland unattended, or setting a fire at certain times without a burn permit are all misdemeanors. Should your fire escape and burn the property of another, of course there would be civil liabilities. As it becomes warmer and drier these risks will increase. Probably one of the most common mistakes one could make is setting fire to a large, existing brush pile. The chances of this burning hotter than anticipated and spreading is great. The preferred method is to establish a safe burn site, start with a small fire and feed it so it can be controlled. Please keep in mind that the Firewise Committee has equipment available that you may borrow, should you plan to burn. Primarily, these are fire rakes and portable water extinguishers. Even if you are burning near a water source a firebrand could start a fire a distance beyond that water source. In that case the extinguisher can effectively deal with that problem. Aggressive initial actions can be the difference between a small fire or a large one out of control. Call myself or the office and I will arrange to get that equipment to you. It is easy to use and could make a big difference should your fire get away from you (which has happened to most of us at one time or another). We have supplied a stack of Division of Forestry pamphlets, "Safe Debris Burning" , which are at the office. Please pick one up and have it on hand this summer. This storm has significantly raised the fuel hazard in Cumberland Cove. If there was ever a time to be firewise, it is now. Submitted by Al Singleton (839-3611, Cell 931-267-2905)
REPORT FROM THE
ENGLAND-ICY COVE PROPOSAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
On March 24th, The England Cove/Icy Cove Proposal Review Committee held the scheduled meeting to summarize the results of their review for the residents of the Cove. Due to the light attendance at the meeting, the committee decided to provide this written summary for the newsletter. Back in early December of last year, the Board of Directors (BOD) established this committee to review a proposal from Smith Lake Forestry to the North American Zoological Foundation (NAZF), the non-profit that owns the land in both of the coves. The committee members included Al Singleton (co-chair), Chuck Knarr (co-chair), Deborah Ledbetter, Debbi Clark and Elton Warren. This review was required because the deed restrictions for the land in both coves require Cumberland Cove Property Owners Association (CCPOA) approval for any use of that land. The Smith Lake proposal offered to purchase the timber on the approximately 2,225 acres of NAZF property. They would use a selective timber harvest of trees that were over 14 inches in diameter and use the proceeds to purchase the property. When the harvest was complete, they would deed the property to the CCPOA. The proposal was worded to be attractive to the POA. It included provisions for 10 park/natural areas. It said there would be no clear cutting, no cost to the CCPOA, no access to the land through the Cove, and stated that the work would protect Cove land values and aesthetics. Additionally, the Cove would get three percent of the timber profits, not to exceed $200,000. The work would take approximately 12 to 36 months to complete and when payments to NAZF were satisfied, the land would be given to the CCPOA. The committee's review process consisted of research into forest health, forest management, and timber sales. They met with multiple people who dealt with forest management on a regular basis. The committee got expert education and advice from each of them. The first expert interview was with Michael McCord of the TN Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). The committee learned that both coves are basically mono-culture forests that could benefit from active management. To do that would require development of a Forest Management Plan that typically covers a span of around 100 years. It defines when, where and how timber is harvested during that period to maintain a healthy forest. The next step would be to enlist the services of a consulting forester (CF) to execute the plan. The committee then met with Ben Myers, a CF from Panther Creek Forestry in McMinnville. They learned that the CF helps landowners prepare and implement a timber harvest plan. The CF will prepare bid packages, evaluate bids, recommend which bid to accept and administer the contract after it is awarded to insure timber company compliance. CF services are typically paid for as a percent of the revenue from the timber harvest. The final interview was with James Dale and Guy Zimmerman of the TN Division of Forestry. James is Assistant Director of the Cumberland District. Guy is the Area Forester for Putnam, Jackson and White counties. The discussion focused on several subjects including best practices for forest preservation and timber harvesting, the complexities of contracting with timber companies, and the pitfalls and consequences of mismanagement.
As a result of these interviews, the committee learned about forest and wildlife stewardship, the pros and cons of the different methods of timber harvest, and the best practices for timber sales and how to administer the associated contracts. The lessons learned included: the need for clearly defined forest management objectives, the need to enlist a TN State Forester to help develop a forest management plan, the need to hire a CF to implement the plan, the need to do a site survey on foot with the CF, the need to define a timber harvest plan consistent with overall management objectives, and the requirement to insure any timber company contract can be terminated if there is any deviation from the contract terms. The committee concluded the Smith Lake proposal was not consistent with the lessons learned. Based on all they learned, the committee met with the POA Board to review the three options: accept the Smith Lake proposal, make a counter proposal consistent with the lessons learned, or do nothing and enforce the existing restrictions on use of the land in the two coves. The final recommendation had to consider the impacts on Cove residents, the POA Board responsibilities, and the legal and tax implications. Accepting the Smith Lake proposal was not acceptable for the stated reasons and for the fact that the Cove would have no control over the timber harvesting operation. The second option would be incredibly difficult for the POA Board to manage due to the complexity and long term of the commitment. The consensus of the committee was to do nothing and enforce the existing restrictions on the land. That recommendation was accepted by the POA Board and the committee was retired.
NEW BUDGET COMMITTEE The new Chairman of the Budget Committee as appointed by the President of the POA in consultation with the Board of Directors is Chuck Knarr. This is a very important committee and we need residents with some kind of financial background or experience on the committee. There is a form on the Cumberland Cove POA website to fill out if you would like to be considered for this committee. You may also pick up a form at the Welcome Center. All permanent resident members of the POA can apply. The deadline to turn in your form is 1pm, Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Welcome Center.
ATTENTION ALL VETERANS
Last Memorial Day picnic, a DVD was running, with pictures of some our veterans living in the Cove. Nancy and John Snope put this together and would like to increase the number of pictures this coming year. Please, if you are a veteran, and have a picture of yourself in uniform, get the picture to the office, or directly to Nancy and John, to be included in the DVD for the 2015 Memorial Day picnic. The pictures will be returned to you upon completion of the DVD, and will be available in the office for pickup." Ken Hobbs
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Since this program started in 1996 and to 2011, schools have earned over 200 million dollars. Individual schools can earn up to $60,000. Box Tops for Education are located on over 100 products that we use daily. Some of the products are: Kleenex, Scott Tissue, Cheerios, and Ziploc just to name a few. A complete list can be found on the website Box Tops for Education. I collect the box tops for Uffelman Elementary School. Anyone who would like to help me collect the box tops can leave them at the Welcome Center. Thank you, Debbie Melgar.
RV SOCIAL CLUB
The first outing of the RV Social Club has been scheduled for April 16th - April 19th at the Spring Lake RV Resort in Crossville, TN. Checkin date is Thursday, 4/16/2015 and checkout date is Sunday, 4/19/2015 but early arrival / late departure dates are available. The daily rate will be $27 per day unless you prefer to be located closer to the lake for $30 per day. You will need to call the Spring Lake Resort at 931-707-1414 (1-877-707-1414) to make your own reservations. BE SURE TO MENTION THAT YOU ARE WITH THE RV SOCIAL CLUB TO GET OUR DISCOUNTED RATE. All are welcome to attend and you can bring your pets and fishing poles.
Sheryn Ward, 931-839-8620 , or [email protected]
HELPING HANDS COMMITTEE
Pat Miko - Chairman Dorothy Jones – Co-chair
Perhaps you are not aware of the Cumberland Cove Helping Hands Committee. It is a group of your neighbors who have volunteered to help others in the Cove who are in need of some assistance due to age, illness, injury, or other life events during which they could use a helping hand. We have people who are willing to: Cook a meal Cut a tree which may be blocking your driveway Clean up your yard Grocery shop Take you to a doctor’s appointment Run other errands There also are a number of items which we can loan out to residents in the Cove s.a. walkers, canes, and shower chairs. Please call Pat Miko @ 839-7777 if you are in need of any of these items. We send Get Well cards and Sympathy cards when we are aware of the need. If you know of someone who would like to receive a card-call Dorothy @ 839-6308.
If you have and would like to donate cards or equipment OR would like to volunteer to help, please let us know!! There are also several community agencies which can be of help in time of need, such as: Silver Angels-- (931-839-7599, 101 S. Commercial, Monterey) is a non-medical home care company, created as an alternative choice to long-term care for seniors or disabled persons over the age of 21. Currently accepts CHOICES members and private pay clients. Services include home delivered meals, Lifeline personal emergency response system, personal care, in-home respite (temporary relief for full time caregiver), assistance with errands and shopping, medication reminders, prescription pick up, minor home modifications, light housekeeping, grocery delivery and more.
UCHRA Public Transit System Door to Door Services Public Transit System’s goal is to provide affordable, safe, dependable public transportation for all 14 counties while providing door-to-door, zone, and non-emergency transportation service. Vans are available with equipment to serve persons with disabilities. Everyone can ride! Hours of Operation are Monday-Friday from 6:00am-6:00pm. Reservations for a trip are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Customers should call their local office to schedule a trip at least 48 hours, in advance. Requests made less than 48 hours in advance will be considered based on available space. Local trips are $1.00 each way and $1.00 for each additional stop. For just $1.00 one way we can take you to different parts of your county depending upon the day of the week, like seen in the map below. Fares outside of designated local area are based on miles traveled and will be charged accordingly. Scheduling is available M-F 8am-4:30pm. For more information about our door-to-door or zone services, including the days and times of each zone, please call your local UCHRA county office. Door-to-door serves all 14 counties. Door to Door operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Vans do not operate on Saturdays, Sundays, and observes the same holidays as your local UCHRA office. Call 1-800-968-2472 for reservations or more information.
UCHRA EXPRESS
I-40 Express Bus - Destination Nashville
Cookeville to Nashville
Bus 1 Bus 2 Bus 3
Stop Location Departs Departs Departs
Depart Cookeville Transit Hub/Greyhound Station 6:00am 9:00am 12:00pm
I-40 Exit 273 Silver Point (Putnam County) 6:20am 9:20am 12:20pm
I-40 Exit 258 Carthage (Smith County) 6:40am 9:40am 12:40pm
I-40 Exit 238 Lebanon (Wilson County) 7:00am 10:00am 1:00pm
Nashville International Airport (Per Client Request) 7:30am 10:30am 1:30pm
Nashville Greyhound Bus Station (Per Client Request) 8:00am 11:00am 2:00pm
APRIL ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS
(Welcome Center unless otherwise indicated)
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE The Activities Committee meets on the third Thursday of each month, 10:00am at the Welcome Center. Our next meeting will be April 16th. The Appreciation Pancake Breakfast and Blood Drive on March 14th was a huge success and very much appreciated by everyone who helped our community after the ice storm. The Mystery Dinner, “Chinese Take-Out” on March 28th was a FUN evening of delicious food and entertainment! Mark your calendars for the Memorial Day Celebration on May 25th. The charity for this year will be The Currahee Charitable Funds Program. 100% of our donation will go to the fund chosen with not one penny spent in administration costs. See the attached article for more information. Any Cove resident who is a veteran and did not have their photo displayed last year but would like their photo displayed this year during the Memorial Day celebration are to drop off their photo at the Welcome Center or email them to Nancy Snope at [email protected] by May 15th. Photos will be returned to you after the event. We always welcome new members with new ideas! Come join us and see why we are the FUN committee! For further information, please contact: Nancy Snope at 839-6807 Email: [email protected]
CUMBERLAND COVE BOOK CLUB
The CC Book Club will meet on Tuesday, April 21st , at 10am at the Welcome Center. The book will be “The Paris Wife”, by Paula McLaine. Jeanne Bevan will lead the discussion. The Book Club meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, and is open to all. Please call Valerie Sizemore at 839-2830 for more information.
RED HAT LADIES
The Red Hat Ladies will hold their April luncheon on the 8th, at Mauricio’s Italian Restaurant in Cookeville, at 11:30am. Hostesses will be Perla Moss, and Melba Via. For information, contact Gail Massey, at [email protected] or 931-734-9237.
DINING OUT BUNCH The Dining Out Bunch meets the third week of every month. The restaurant choice, day of week and time are chosen by the host and/or hostess for that particular month. Everyone is welcome! It can be lunch, a late lunch or dinner. The decision is made by the host based on restaurant capability. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for this function, please email Martha and Tim Schmidt ([email protected]) so that they can send you monthly information. The Dining Out Bunch will be going to the Gondola Pizza House in Cookeville for April. Our host and hostess for this event will be Frank and Lori Young. We will be sending all the details via email at the beginning of the month. Hope you can join us! Martha & Tim Schmidt
BUNCO We will only be playing Bunco once in the month of April. Play will begin at 1:00pm in the Welcome Center on April 9th. This could possibly be the last Bunco session played. After three years of chairing this activity, Karen and Martha are stepping down. Hopefully, someone else will step up and take the reins and this activity can continue. If you are interested, contact Karen Downey at [email protected] or Martha Schmidt at [email protected]. Bunco is an easy dice game to master and a great place to meet your neighbors. Newcomers are also welcome. Hope to see you there! If you are interested in playing, please contact Karen Downey ( [email protected] / 839-6276), or Martha Schmidt ( [email protected] / 839-2859) to let us know how many tables to set up.
CUMBERLAND FIBER ART
The Cumberland Fiber Art group will meet on the 3rd and the 17th of April, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. If you are interested in participating in this group, contact Dawn Overholt (931-319-7555, or [email protected] ).
PLATEAU SASSY STICHERS (QUILTER’S SEW-IN)
Come and join the Plateau Sassy Stichers (formerly Quilter’s Sew-In) at the Welcome Center on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The group will meet on the 13th and the 27th in April. Come and join the fun! We look forward to meeting new quilters, and hope to see you there! For more information, please contact Barbara Griffiths, President (839-8943), Rose Johnson (839-2630), Katherine Capotosto (854-5265), or Barbara Lavin (839-6974).
LATE BLOOMERS (COVE GARDENERS)
The Cumberland Cove Late Bloomers will meet on the 29th of April at the Welcome Center at 10:30am. Our speaker will be Guy Zimmerman of the Cookeville Division of Forestry. I had asked him to speak to us concerning the damage to our woods and the devastation to the wild life. He gladly welcomed the invitation, so I think it is imperative that we hear all he has to say. Please make every effort to attend this meeting as the devastation from the ice storm touched on all of us one way or another. The previously scheduled clean-up day on April 11 has been cancelled. Early warning: The Late Bloomers will sponsor a plant & yard sale on Saturday, May 9th , at the Welcome Center, starting at 8:00am. Spaces are $5.00. Please email or phone if you would like a table (we only have 18 tables, so you might like to bring your own). Start getting your items ready now. The Late Bloomers will have plants for inside and out, for a wonderfully low price, and will also have terrariums and fairy gardens for sale. We will serve coffee and donuts. All of the Late Bloomers proceeds will go directly to projects in the Cove, and only for Covites. For information, contact Ginger (839-2820, or [email protected] ). Lets Sow and Grow, Ginger
MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES Mexican Train Dominoes will be played on Thursday, the 2nd of April, at 10:00am.
This is a simple game, and easy to learn. Everyone is welcome. If you are interested, contact Debbie Sontag at 839-6013 or [email protected].
PARKS & TRAILS
A Note From The Parks and Trails Committee: Our trails suffered significant damage in the recent ice storm. Stillhouse Park and Overlook Park (at the end of Falls Rd) have the worst damage. The trails at those two parks are not usable because there are many large trees and branches across them. The trail down to Bridge Creek has a couple of very large trees across it. The trails at Eagle Flight, however, are in pretty good shape. I have not gone down into Icy Cove yet. It appears that there is far less damage down in the coves. In summary, our trails are mostly unusable except for Eagle Flight, which is oddly fine – just a couple of limbs on the way to the overlook. We are going to cancel the guided hikes until further notice. Over the next several months, the trails committee’s priority will be supporting the roads committee and clearing the tree debris from our roadways. As a result, the trails will not be cleared until the road work is complete. We recommend that residents not use the trails until we can make them safe. Please remember that even if a trail appears clear, there are many large broken limbs still dangling high up in the trees. As of this writing, those limbs are still falling unpredictably and without warning. The roads committee will be organizing work days in the months ahead. We can use any help you can provide, even if it’s just bringing water and snacks or standing guard to watch for passing cars. Brad Beatty
COVE ACTIVITIES / INTEREST GROUPS (Welcome Center unless otherwise noted)
Morning Coffee MWF 8:00-9:00am (Seasonal, Nov.-April; Sept. & Oct. Wednesday only) Contact: Ken Hobbs, 839-6804 Activities Committee 3
rd Thursday of the month, 10:00am
Social gatherings. Contact: Nancy Snope [email protected], 839-6807 Book Club 3
rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00-11:00am.
Slate of books selected at beginning of year. Different book discussed at each meeting. Everyone welcome. Contact: Valerie Sizemore, 839-2830 Bunco 2
nd & 4
th Thursday, 1:00-3:00pm (4
th Thursday only, June-August)
Simple dice game. All welcome, couples/singles. Contact: Karen Downey, [email protected] Martha Schmidt, [email protected], 839-2859 Couples Golf Scramble Tuesday mornings (seasonal, May-Oct.) Contact: Russ Moss, 839-2221 Bob Schmidt, 839-7999 Cumberland Fiber Art 1
st & 3
rd Fridays, 9:00am-1:00pm.
Knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving. Yarn & other fibers. Contact: Dawn Overholt, 931-319-7555, [email protected]. Dining Out Bunch Third week of the month (Day, time, and restaurant to be announced). Contact: Martha & Tim Schmidt, 839-2859, [email protected] Exercise Class Mondays, 5:00pm (Currently on hold) Contact: Rachael Randolph, 839-6512 Game Nights 2
nd , 4
th , & 5
th Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:00pm
Poker, Dominoes & other card games Contact: Ken Hobbs, 839-6804 Parks & Trails Guided hikes are on hold until further notice. Contact: Brad Beatty, 931-260-0650 Late Bloomers Last Wednesday, 10:30am, February through October. Discussions of gardening, plant selection; guest speakers; field trips. Contact: Ginger Arthur, [email protected] , 839-2820 Mexican Train Dominoes First Thursday. 10:00am Contact: Debbie Sontag, 839-6013, [email protected] Poker Second Tuesday. 5:00-9:00pm Contact: Plateau Sassy Stichers 2
nd & 4
th Monday, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Contact: Barbara Griffiths, President, 839-8943 Red Hat Ladies 2
nd Wednesday, 11:30am, except December and January
Contact: Gail Massey, 901-734-9237 Wildflower Study Group No regular meetings. Information exchange by email or phone.
Database maintained and shared with all. Contact: Connie/ Ed McSweeny, [email protected] , 839-9669.
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