father's day this weekend -- should be nice here at la -- weather looks really pleasant-- i guess it's that friday the 13th luck----
this weekend on friday and saturday is the antique truck club of america show down in macungie (outside allentown-- 90 minutes from la)-- real great display of hundreds (600 count them) of antique classic trucks-
admission is FREE-- can't beat that with a stick-- dads and kids will love this
web address http://www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org/
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EXTREME HEAT -- DRIVING RAIN -- THUNDER THAT ROCKED THE PLACE -- RAIN COMING DOWN IN BUCKETS---- IT SURE SEEMED LIKE
WEIRD!
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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "FIRE & EMERGENCY INFO":
Does anyone realize that the electrical plug going onto your trailer can wear with age and start a fire, I didn't know this till it happened to someone I know, it was pretty scary and luckily it only burned the area around the plug, so it would be wise to check these connections periodically. Just passing on some good pre-maint. advice.
ANON-- thanks for your advice -- i agree because my plug at the service box loosens up and i lose my power-- i go out and push it back in hard then i reconnect--these plugs should be bayonet type plugs that have a more secure connection-- hopefully the new service will have such connections in the service box -- it will mean that people like me will have to change their plug to match the new bayonet receptacle--- these bayonet type plugs don't loosen up and therefore don't cause an interruption in power-- also loose connection plugs and receptacles can overheat and short out -- this is a potentially dangerous situation for people who are not aware of this
la instructions in regard to you checking your electrical service box plugs if you don't have power is rather surprising-- if some accident happens during one of these episodes i question if la may not share in the responsibility for the electrical failure or accident-- i think they are on thin ice with this situation
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "REPLY":
I spelled it wrong, it's Kropf and only certain models are available in full slides and their website doesn't specify which ones. The fliers were supposedly sent to all LA owners. I believe EL is in Lackawanna county and LA did contact them but decided to go with their own attorney. I think cost was a factor.
anon--- well the la attorney has been at this for several years now and she thinks dingman officials are open to the idea of 12' wides at la and maybe something will happen within the next year--- that's what the la attorney said at the open board--- sorry but several years of work and collecting fees from la should get us more than we have--- so price shouldn't be the only consideration--- competence in executing la interests is more important -- that's not happening now-- hopefully the new bod arrangement will take a look at this lawyer situation and get things moving on the 12' wide issue-- there's always hope--- chipper
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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "bod recap":
Anyone have info on the Kroft 12' wide full slide park model? There was a general mailing a while back from the Eagle Lake dealer with various models with and without lofts. Went to see them and they look very nice and there are several at LA. If you need a new trailer might be better than going with another 8.5'. Was told they would take them in on trade if 12' wides are ever approved. Eagle Lake (our sister community)is approved for 12' wides because they had the right legal representation. Our new Board of Directors should seriously consider contacting EL and their legal team. They may cost more but will get the job done
WELL ANON-- that sounds like interesting info on eagle lake and their ability to get 12' wides approved-- what township are they in? -- and yes if another group was successful in getting approval then it would be good to know what they put forth that was helpful in gaining that approval from their township -- the township requirements and concerns are usually similar in these type of situations-- if you can get more info that would be good if you let us know since so many community members have a high interest in this matter - you could do a google search for kroft mobile homes --thanks - chipper
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#227it was another great weekend at la -- clear, mildly warm and just outstanding weather-- the ferns are opening up, the deer are around with their fawns, saw a doe and a fawn with it's spots today -- a little differant only she had only 1 fawn-- maybe they were chinese --chipmunks running around everywhere -- they had a good winter by the number scurrying around the shed-- a little rain expected over the next few days but in the 90's by the weekend -- that should have the pool jumping-- hurry up weekend
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2008/2009 Board of Directors
Artie Berkey - President; Lenny Masucci - Vice-President; Ed Rohs - Treasurer; Alfredo Siaba - Secretary; Tom Annunziata - Member; Alfonso Alaimo - Member; Marietta Richard - Member
VOTING RESULTS FROM FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 23RD, 2008
JUAN J VIGO 162
ARTHUR BERKEY 251
ALLEN PANZER 152
JAMES F. LEOPOLD 229
MARIETTA RICHARD 334
RON SOTUNG 53
TOTAL BALLOTS RECEIVED WERE 650, WITH 16 NOT QUALIFYING.
OPEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS FOR 2008
ANNUAL OPEN MEETING - SATURDAY, MAY 24TH @ 11AM IN THE PAVILION;
OPEN BOARD MEETING - SATURDAY, JULY 19TH @ 11AM IN THE PAVILION;
OPEN BOARD MEETING - SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH @ 11AM IN THE PAVILION
hope that this new board has some better answers in july then we got in may
some issue to think about:
these are a few of the topics that i think might be of interest to community members-- any one have others i'd be glad to post your thoughts-- email me at lachipper@gmail.com or ubfriend@aol.com
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i'd like to acknowledge that i received the info on the fire from a very good source-- this source is a member of the community. i will keep this source in confidence. this source has provided me with invaluable info on this incident and others before-- thank you
anyone with info that would be of interest to the community can email their info to me at: lachipper@gmail.com or ubfriend@aol.com
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "FIRE & EMERGENCY INFO":
This is terrible especially since this is the second fire in such a short time. I hope no one was injured. What is the address?
The emergency information you provided is great and reminds us that we all need to be prepared to the best of our ability. Thanks for always keeping us up to date with all that's going on.
here are the instructions for emergencies from the pike county emergency management:
9-1-1 is an emergency telephone number that provides immediate access to LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE. 9-1-1 is a free call from any payphone.
Call 9-1-1 to report a crime, fire, heart attack, other serious medical condition or injury, or any situation requiring the immediate response of a FIRE TRUCK, AMBULANCE or LAW ENFORCEMENT.
In order to assist, the 9-1-1 dispatcher will need to know:
1. The location of the emergency.2. The phone number where the emergency is.3. The nature of the emergency.
It is important to stay calm, speak clearly, and stay on the line until you are told to hang up.
--let us hope that none of us need these plans or services--but be prepared
well art i like the simpsons but my favorite shows on tv are family guy, two and half men and boston legal-- i really enjoy these shows and of course you can watch fg and 2 1/2 -- several times a day--i think they are just tremendously written--- oh well
rain sat morning-- sunny till evening and showers at night - not a bad day at la-- Sunday and Monday look ok -- but then comes days of rain -- just have to enjoy the next couple
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i see by the la web page that if you use a contractor to clean up your leaves, they now can drop them off at the leaf disposal area by the maintenance building--- before the contractor had to dispose of the leaves at another place other than la--- this is a sensible decision on the part of la----it should make it easier to find a contractor to do this work-- it should also make it cheaper for the members
why this old rule was set up to prohibit contractors from using the leaf dump is beyond me----- it was counterproductive and resulted in members having difficulty finding someone to provide this service and it cost members more money if they could find someone to remove leaves-- as a result i'm sure some people didn't get their leaves up and that in itself is not good-- it makes the community look badly, it creates a fire hazard (the fire last month proved that)-- it causes matted leaves to clog up drainage ditches and pipes, it breeds mosquitoes and offers protective cover for rodents and snakes
leaf collection seems to be a difficult idea for la management--
they seem to fight it at any mention of the idea-- leaf collection is neither difficult or need be expensive-- what it takes is planning and scheduling-- these two actions are really lacking on this issue-- hopefully someone will see that this is important to the community and the community's safety--- -----
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added a new feature slide show-- i will alternate various picture albums periodically-- if anyone has pictures they want to post on the slide show feature they can email me and we'll set them up so everyone can look at your pictures-- it can be your pets, adventures at la, hobbies, vacation pictures or just about anything else---chipper
lachipper@gmail.com
ubfriend@aol.com
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yea it was a nice clear crisp day today at la-- most everyone gone by this morning except the nesters that live here -- end to a very good long weekend
i was looking for a lock for my sliding door and i couldn't find it anywhere -- most replacement system locks were not the same type of lock that was an original installation-- i googled it and believe it or not i found the exact locking assembly and door handle that was on the trailer-- the only thing was the original door lock was brown and the only color available was white -- i checked several other suppliers and everyone was out of stock for this lock-- so for those who need this type of lock here's the info:
http://www.mobilehomepartsstore.com/
910-277-7202
KINRO PATIO DOOR LOCK PRODUCT # 603243
Anonymous said...
I have a comment about the current dues schedule.....Everytime we turn around we change something because we are morons on The Bod at La. Do you think we went Back to Quarterly Payment schedule The a working class Family can afford People would make a payment reguarly? Also there is alot seniors with a limted income feel the same way. Wake up you get a collection agencey you loose a big percentage to fees. Brillant sease the land how many lots do we have now that Joco and association owns and can't turnover. The 12 ft wide issue will never go through. Stop wasting money so the all year rounders will have biggers trailers and everyone will suffer with little or no electric or water.I rather pay for my own electric put a meter up on my lot.I got a chance of getting anew meter before we can actually order the proper grade wire
big bass:
the 12' wide issue was reviewed by the la attorney and i must say i was dumbfounded and more than a little angry about this attorney for la
GET RID OF THIS LAWYER -- THE ARGUMENT THAT SOMEHOW SHE MAGICALLY CAN PUT THIS CASE FORWARD IS NONSENSE--- the idea that starting over with a new lawyer would be a time consuming effort until the new lawyer gets familiar with the case is NONSENSE-any lawyer could understand the mechanics of this case and the law pertaining to this issue in less than a day and as far as getting to know the township supervisors that's a non starter--- it doesn't matter who is the township supervisors are -- they also want to resolve this issue so la and the township can move on to other things---
there will be issues put forward by the township and la will have to evaluate these stipulations-- but if these stipulations are for all projects in the township and not just la then they're probably legal and permissible under the township code -- surely no one expects that la is going to get this 12' wide issue approved without having to comply with today's ordinances and the current planning concepts that townships are employing in guiding their townships
members of this community should speak up on this matter --if you find this dragging of the feet by this attorney objectionable you should contact gary stevens, la manager
phone 570-686-2800; fax 570-686-3851
email: info@lakeadventure.net
address your comments to the new bod-- here is their names-- let them know what you think
2008/2009 Board of Directors: Artie Berkey - President; Lenny Masucci - Vice-President; Ed Rohs - Treasurer; Alfredo Siaba - Secretary; Tom Annunziata - Member; Alfonso Alaimo - Member; Marietta Richard - Member
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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "skipped dues crunch home assos.":
I thought I read the attorney was going to send letters threatening to put a lien on the property? Given LA's financial obligations a collection agency may be too costly but losing thousands in lost dues may be worth the cost. I was interested in a few lots on the For Sale by Owners list and it turns out many want out and are years behind on dues with no intention of paying up. If they sell they would actually owe money at closing so they're asking unreasonable prices.At least the realtor gets some turn around. Was the 12' wide attorney at the meeting? She said at least another year or more? What was her reason? According to March minutes she replied to the township ordinance changes and was setting up a face to face meeting. That was almost three months ago. I believe she's from E Stroudsburg, not local or even our county. Wonder why LA didn't go with a local attorney that would have some connections with the township ? You're right, she's out of her league on this issue and LA should look for a replacement. Another year of fixing roof leaks and making floor repairs. I hate to buy a new one that will have the same problems.
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You ever see a bald face hornet in LA in the past? I killed one in my screen room and after researching it i saw the queen has venom!!!!
Anonymous said...
I had this black and white bee in my screen room and killed it. After researching it i found it to be a Bald Face Hornet. I am sure of what it is after seeing pictures of it, my question is are the hornets common for LA as i have never seen one there before?
May 27, 2008 4:29 PM
the usatoday has an article regarding skipped dues that are putting a crunch on home owners assos.--- this is an article you should read--- the link is
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2008-05-26-condo-fee_N.htm
there has been at both meet the candidates night and the open bod meeting questions regarding the ability of some members to pay their dues and also questions in regards to members who are delinquent in paying their dues -- this is going to be AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE CAREFULLY ADDRESSED by this bod--- everything from how the payments may be made easier for some who are having difficulty with the current payment schedule to increased efforts to collect chronic delinquent past dues from those members who just aren't paying-- the asso. should not have to carry anyone-- yet being realistic we are in a difficult financial time and every method possible must be looked at to insure that la is adequately funded -- assos. do go bankrupt in these situations and la must tread carefully
some members may need monthly payment schedules for a limited time-- but with this also comes a need to have a backup plan in place to more strongly pursue these members if they don't maintain their modified payment schedules
chronic delinquent member dues need to be more aggressively pursued-- most cases these people are just not responsible and need extraordinary methods to collect the dues (many inherited these properties from a family member and have little to no interest in the property or the community)-- so if a collection agency is the first method in recovering these dues then that is what should be done-- second if after a specified period this fails to get the fees paid then a lien should be placed on the property--when this property has sufficient liens against it then la should move to acquire this property with the purpose of reselling it asap so as to return it to a income generating property-- (i've had a response to this idea that we don't have enough accounts to interest any collection agency--- that's crap -- for the right fee and the right company they will do this--- even answering services offer this service -- how hard can this be -- of course you have to want to do it and since no one in house has the gumption to do it we'll need an outside service)
yes all this takes more work and perhaps more legal expenses but the welfare of the community is more important than the additional workload for the office staff or additional legal costs (to minimize the legal cost and to be effective try hiring a real attorney -- the one handing the 12' wide issue is already over her head and much like g. bush see sees that issue goin into the next year and beyond????? god help us!)
rough financial time means real careful planning is required ---la has a lot of large financial obligations in the upgrades to the utilities that are required to satisfy the government and they can't be delayed -- that leaves la with the possibilities of cuts in staffing, services and etc. if it's financial situation deteriorates
no one wants to see that happen to la!
BigBass to me show details 12:02 PM (44 minutes ago) Reply
Did anyone attend the board meeting Sat morning? Any info on 12' wide issue? Back dues collections?
