March - Shawnee Lake

The Newsletter of the Shawnee Hills Property Owners Association • March 2014
Spillway Project Update
Pages 3-7
Club Information
Pages 10-13
December Meeting Highlights
Pages 14-15
Photo by Ralph Wirth
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Smoke Signals Monthly Newsletter • March 2014
Photos by Don Sellars
& Karen Ragland
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Replacement of the concrete spillway and boat ramp is progressing in spite of
the winter weather. Please understand that when you read this update it will be
nearly a month old and work at the construction site is way beyond this report. In
fact, barring unforeseen severe weather, the concrete work at the spillway should
be complete.
Safety is our number one priority at the spillway and I want to remind you that
this is a major construction project and should be treated as such. The area is
dangerous and the construction site includes the boat ramp and maintenance
building parking area as well as the actual spillway – it is a “hard hat” area unless
you are being escorted. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
IMPORTANT: We have had people sledding on the hill adjacent to the spillway
and construction site on both sides of the creek bed. It appears that those
sledding may have used the siphon pipe to stop their forward motion while others
may have entered the creek bed. First and foremost, this is very hazardous
and could result in severe injury. Next, it is trespassing on SHPOA property. I
think everybody knows that sledding on or around the dam is strictly prohibited.
The Sheriff will be notified and violators will be prosecuted. This is a safety and
liability issue and should be taken seriously.
Construction work has been challenged by periods of snow and severe cold.
Work on the project was stopped at times and slowed at other times. However,
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the project is close to schedule. The main spillway slope is about 90% complete
and the south side slope is ready to pour. I expect both of these to be complete
by the time you receive this report.
The new lake valve has been installed and the trashrack and cage to protect
the valve is being fabricated. The trashrack and cage will be installed as soon as
the fabrication is complete.
Don Sellars, Project Manager
SHPOA Spillway Project
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My wife Becky and I are Realtors and have resided at the lake since 1980. Together we have
18 yrs. experience. Our primary focus is to market homes in our lake community. Our goal
is to make buying or selling your home as stress free as possible. For a free Market Analysis
contact us today. We would like to invite you to visit our listings at www.waynekersey.com and
view our HD Media.
Our Current listings are: 4398 Navajo Tr., 4299 Alleghany Tr., 1073 Yuma Tr., 4503
Alleghany Tr.. Recent sold :1052 Mohican tr.,938 Shoshone Tr., 863 Osage Tr., 4138 Navajo
Tr., 4168 Navajo Tr., 4204 Navajo Tr., 799 Quarry Rd., 891 Quarry Rd., 983 Mohican Tr.
Spring is coming so don’t hesitate. Call or e-mail today and lets hit the ground running!
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St. Patrick’s Day
Fit and Firm - 8:30 AM
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SHPOA Board
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Ash Wednesday
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Shawnee Hills
Community Club
Meeting - 7 PM
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First Day of Spring
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Garden Club
10:30 AM
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March 1st is the
deadline for All April
SMOKE SIGNALS
Submissions
Quilt Show &
Craft Bazaar
10am-4pm
Spring
Lake Cleanup
10am
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M arch 2014
Photo by: Ralph Wirth
Shawnee Lake Club Information
Please Join Us For Our March Meeting!
WHEN? ..........Thurs., March 13 at 10:30
WHERE? ........ Home of Laurie Burns, 207 S. Ridge Avenue, Troy, Ohio
Carpools will leave from the main entrance promptly at 10:30 a.m.
WHAT? ........... A light lunch will be served at 11:30 by hostess, Laurie Burns. Following a
brief meeting, the interesting program topic for the month is “Bats and Bugs”
which will be presented by Tricia and Jason Menchhofer. For more details or
questions, contact Margaret Johnston at 675-2682 or Sara McIntyre at 614580-3076. New members and guests are always welcome!
WHO? ........... RSVP by March 9th to Judy Hobbs: [email protected]
GARDEN CLUB NEWS:
Garden Club volunteers have been involved in many service projects
throughout the winter months. Monies and food items were donated to the
Jamestown Food Pantry from the October white elephant auction and from
collections at the Christmas Tea. Valentine treats were delivered to each
resident at Liberty Care in Jamestown and to area shut-ins (whose names were
submitted.) The Memorial Fund continues to accept donations to purchase
trees and other living plants to beautify our community. The most recent
contributions were received from the Elder family and from family and friends
of Jerry & Sharon Raflik. Engraved name plates added to the Memorial Plaque
near the entrance of the Max Powers Community Bldg. are “In honor of Bud
& Wanda Elder” and “In memory of Sarah Lorraine Crider” (mother of Sharon
Raflik.) Garden Club volunteers also decorated each of the entrance signs and
the garden boxes for the Christmas season. Members are now looking forward
to the end of the winter weather so all can begin spring gardening projects
instead of shoveling snow.
March Gardening Tips for ALL Residents:
Now is the time to fertilize your existing flower beds. By the middle of March,
you should apply a 12-12-12 dry fertilizer. Consult the bag for application
amount and then mark your calendar and re-fertilize every 6 weeks. You will be
amazed at how your existing plants will benefit from taking a few minutes to give
them nourishment and encouragement.
Note: If you have gardening questions, contact Master Gardener
Sarah Preston: 675-3729.
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Shawnee Lake Club Information
Winter Brings
Exercise Changes
Cold temperatures make people less
likely to be physically active during
these winter months. If you find
yourself losing motivation in exercise
here are a few tips to keep you going.
The first tip and the most important
for your safety is protecting yourself
against hypothermia. If you enjoy
the out of doors and that is your
form of exercise remember to first
stay hydrated and dress in multiple
layers. Temperatures as warm as 50
degrees can cause hypothermia when
combined with dampness and wind
chill factors.
Pace yourself. Heart attacks are
particularly common in sedentary men
and women who engage in sudden
exercise such as shoveling snow or
jump into an exercise routine after
many months of inactivity.
Look for a fitness program that you
are interested in. Some folks like a
gym with organized classes where
others may enjoy outdoor sports such
as cross country skiing or ice skating.
If you prefer to work out at home there
are hundreds of instructional videos
available.
Remember that exercise is critical to
your emotional health as it is to your
physical health. It can relax you when
you are feeling anxious and energize
you when you need a boost.
And always, always ask your doctor
for guidelines before beginning any
exercise program. If you experience
pain, excess sweating, shortness of
breath, nausea and or feeling lightheaded no matter what you are doing
STOP and seek medical attention.
We continue to meet at the Jasper
Road Baptist church during the winter
months and would love for you to
join us. Everyone works at their own
pace. None of the moves or routines
are difficult. Most of out workouts are
strength training and toning. If you
have any questions you can contact
Susan at 675-2189 or Tina at
675-2093.
HELP WANTED!
The SHPOA Board of Trustees is seeking a Shawnee Hills property
owner to perform Property Inspections and write Building Permits
throughout our community. This person will perform both tasks and
will work in partnership with a SHPOA Trustee. The position is a
paid position. Please call Mr. George Huff (675-3380) or Mr. Jim
Dichito (675-4029) if interested.
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Shawnee Lake Club Information
Shawnee Lake Club Information
Easter Egg Hunt
Shawnee Hills Community Club Monthly Meeting
When: Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7 pm (last Thursday of every month)
Where: Max Powers Community Building on Beach Trail
Shawnee Hills Community Club 2014 Events
When: Saturday, April 19, 2014
Easter Egg Hunt at
10:00 am.
Where: Max Powers Community
Building on
Beach Trail
Free to all Shawnee Hills
residents! Rain or Shine!
Spring Lake Clean Up
When: March 1, 2014 at 10am
Where: Pavilion on Beach Trail
Rain or Shine. Lake clean up will focus on
high traffic areas and community docks.
Trash bags and plastic gloves provided by
SHCC.
Future Shawnee Hills
Community Club 2014 Events
Saturday, March 15, 2014 - Quilt Show and Craft Bazaar
Saturday, April 19, 2014 - Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 26 - Crappie Harvest Tournament
(Rain Date May 3, 2014)
Quilt Show and Craft Bazaar
When: March 15, 2014 from 10am to 4pm
Where: Max Powers Community Building on
Beach Trail
Cost: $3.00 Admission
Quilts on display will include those
made by residents of Shawnee Hills and
surrounding communities. Call 937-2665695 to arrange for the displaying of a quilt
(no charge) or to reserve a booth
(fee applies). Booth spaces are limited
and reserved upon payment.
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Saturday, May 31, 2014 - Kids Katch
(Rain Date Saturday, June 7, 2014)
Saturday, July 26, 2014 - Fish Fry and Cruise In
Saturday, August 30, 2014 to Sunday, August 31, 2014 Catfish Tournament
Thursday, October 30, 2014 Trunk ‘n Treat and
Costume Parade
Saturday, November 8, 2014 – Craft Bazaar Vendor Fair
Saturday, November 22, 2014 - Turkey Bingo!
Saturday, December 6, 2014 - Christmas Dinner with Santa
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Summary Highlights
of Monthly Board Meetings
December 2, 2013
The following trustees were present: N
Bottorff, J Dichito, G Huff, K Ragland,
M Simpson, J Wirth, along with Janet
Barker, clerk.
Call to Order
Board President G Huff called the
meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
I. Changes or additions
to the agenda
No changes
II. Recognize Property
Owners in attendance
Jim Redway Lot # 59 and Don Sellars
Lot # 683
III. Secretary’s Report
(Minutes)
A. Approval of the November 4, 2013
minutes.
M Simpson moved to approve the
minutes. J Dichito seconded. Motion
carried.
IV. Treasurer’s Report
A. Financial Report for Nov. 2013
K Ragland. G Huff filed for audit.
B. Credit Card Acceptance Report
K Ragland and J Barker. K Ragland
and J Barker will present an updated
report at the January 6, 2014 Board
Meeting.
C. 2013 Financial Report
Comparison will be presented by K
Ragland and J Barker at the January
6, 2014 Board Meeting.
V. Administrative Items
A. Trustee Positions/Mailing of Ballots
G Huff reported M Simpson submitted
his name for consideration by
mail. J Wirth submitted his name
for consideration at December 2,
2013 Board Meeting, and M Kelley
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submitted his name, by phone, for
consideration at December 2, 2013
Board Meeting.
B. 2014 Projected Budget Mtg.,
Dec. 16th
C. Reichley Insurance/Cincinnati
Insurance
J Dichito reported terrorism insurance
was dropped from policy.
VI. Property Owner’s Time
No comments
VII. Old Business
A. Committee(s)
1. By-law Committee
G Huff - No report.
2. Rental House Committee
J Dichito made report of the need
for a SHPOA Member to chair the
committee.
B. Beach
K Ragland will present design for
beach building replacement at
December 16, 2013.
C. Community Building – N Bottorff
1. Renter
N Bottorff reported on criteria a
property owner must meet for rental
of the building.
2. Club Use
N Bottorff questioned the process
for verification of use and
maintaining a secure building.
D. Deed Covenants/By-Laws – G Huff
1. J Wirth informed the Board of a
boat covering being erected over a
boat.
E. Building Permits/Inspections
- M Kelley
1. D Sellars made report of a garage
permit issued in November, and
a dock and garage permit in
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Summary Highlights
of Monthly Board Meetings
December 2, 2013
December. D Sellars questioned the
need for a property owner to obtain
a permit to replace a boat house.
F. Fireworks
1. P Sonneman delivered contract to J
Barker. J Barker presented contract
for G Huff to sign.
G. Property Maintenance – J Dichito
1. Rip Rap (J Dichito & M. Simpson)
J Dichito made report of shoreline
maintenance needs. K Ragland will
include Rip Rap Line Item in 2014
Budget.
H. Dam Maintenance – J Dichito
1. Spillway Project (D Sellars, Project
Manager) D Sellars made report
of the beginning of the spillway
replacement and the process
for continuation of the spillway
replacement.
I. Rental House
J Dichito made report of removal of
trees from around the house by Jim
Redway.
J. Lake Patrol
M Simpson reported Safe Boating
Course is scheduled on February 8,
2014 at the community building.
K. Smoke Signals – J Wirth
1. J Wirth made report for use of
pictures of the spillway replacement
in Smoke Signals.
2. J Wirth made proposal for selling ad
space in Smoke Signals.
L. Web Site – J Wirth
No report
M. Information Sign – N Bottorff
No report.
N. Club Reports
1. Garden Club
No report.
2. Community Club
President N Bottorff made report of
upcoming events and the need for
volunteers to step forward.
3. Aerobics Club
No report.
4. Boat and Ski Club
No report.
5. Quilters Club
No report.
VIII. New Business
- None
President G Huff adjourned the meeting
at 10:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nick Bottorff, Secretary
Shawnee Hills Residents:
It’s not too early to be thinking about a summer
job for next year. We need certified lifeguards
for the beach. Without lifeguards our beach
cannot open! This year the Red cross will be
blending the training by offering part on-line
and part in the water. Schedules should be
available towards the end of the year.
For classes and further information contact
www.Redcross.org or 1-800-733-2767
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Shawnee Hills Property Owners Association
P.O. Box 216 • Jamestown, OH 45335
(937) 902-6194
Janet Barker
Questions & Inquiries please call:
SHPOA Clerk
(937) 902-6194
Your 2013 Board of Trustees
George Huff 675-3380
President, Bylaws & Deed Covenants,
Building Permits & Inspections Asst, Dam Maintenance Asst,
Rental House Asst
Jim Dichito 675-4029
Vice President, Property & Dam Maintenance, Rental House
Karen Ragland 675-6731
Treasurer, Beach Operations, Community Building Asst
Nick Bottorff 266-5640
Secretary, Information Sign, Community Building,
Beach Operations Asst
Mike Kelley (937) 581-4914
Building Permits & Inspections
Matt Simpson 675-9054
Lake Operations/Patrol, Property Maintenance Asst
Jim Wirth 372-1331 (normal office hours)
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