Letter from theBoard of Directors

Please be advised that due to the increasing costs associat-ed with printing and mailing our Newsletter, we will be reducing the number of mailings to two (2) issues a year effective 2014. We will have limited copies of the Newsletter available at our office. As always, all issues of the Newsletter will continue to be posted on our website www.holidaypocono.com. To learn everything about current hap-penings in Holiday Pocono and with Kidder Township, visit the “Current Notices” page on our website.

The work on the Holiday Bridge Culvert Project com-menced on September 23, 2014 and is progressing according to schedule and weather con-ditions. We thank everyone for their cooperation during this project and for your support during the DETOUR that has been in effect while the Bridge is repaired.

Please DO NOT call the office to request the office to let people into the community on your be-half. Per The Board of Directors, the Office is NOT responsible for and won’t let YOUR visitors, relatives, guests, contractors, or vendors into the community. It is and always has been the re-sponsibility of the property own-ers to let their visitors, guests,

contractors, and vendors into the community. Do not tell peo-ple to “follow someone in.” The gate is a fast acting gate and costly damage can occur to their vehicle and to the gate if some-one attempts to follow another individual into the community. If you schedule any visitors, rel-atives, guests, contractors, or vendors to come to your prop-erty then you must do so when you are here to be able to come to the gate and let them in your-selves.

Winter season is here there-fore we are once again remind-ing everyone that in accordance with our Rules and Regulations, there is no parking on the roads at any time!

DIVISION -D PARKING1 - Parking of vehicles will

be restricted to the designated parking areas at the community building and the lakes, or indi-vidual driveways.

2 - There shall be no parking on the roads at any time.

There have been numerous complaints received at the office about people speeding through-out the community. There are elderly residents and young chil-dren walking, riding bikes, and playing on their properties which are near to the roads. With win-ter upon us there will be inclem-ent weather that affects road

conditions. We urge everyone driving

in our community to exercise caution and to please obey the 20 MPH Speed Limit post-ed throughout our community! There have been numerous complaints to our office regard-ing people speeding through-out the community, especially during the inclement weather. We urge drivers to please slow down and obey the posted 20 MPH Speed Limit!

Many members of our com-munity have called our office to advise you have scrap metal that you want to donate to the Association. If you want to do-nate scrap metal to us, please call our office (570-722-9464) and we will make immediate ar-rangements with you to pick up your donations. We thank you for your generosity.

Please also keep in mind that the Board of Directors meets monthly on the 3rd Friday of each month. You are more than welcome to attend a monthly meeting. If you have any sug-gestions for the Board, please put them in writing and address them to the office at PO BOX 57, Albrightsville, PA. 18210. We look forward to hearing from you.

VOLUME 11/NO. 3 Holiday Pocono Civic Association, Inc WINTER 2015

Holiday Pocono Civic Association, Inc. • P.O. Box 57 • Albrightsville, PA 18210

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Holiday Pocono Civic Association, Inc.P.O. Box 57Albrightsville, PA 18210

2015 General Membership MeetingThe Annual General Mem-

bership Meeting will be held on Saturday October 10 beginning promptly at 1 p.m. at the club-house.

Registration begins at 12 noon and the doors will close promptly at 1 p.m. Time will be determined by our attorney. Any-one arriving after 1 p.m. will not be permitted to enter until after the voting has been completed.

Voting requirements:You must be a member in

good standing, meaning all outstanding assessments have been paid in full. The office will be closed on Saturday, Octo-ber 11 for the General Mem-bership Meeting. No payments will be accepted on Saturday, October 11.

There are three positions available at this time.

Board of directors term expirations:Donald J. Searfoss, Jr.- Current ChairmanHank George- Current Corporate SecretaryCharles Skrip - Current Director of Buildings & Grounds

Application Process to Run For the Board:Interested candidates must be

a member in good standing.Submit written intent to run and

Resume to the current Board of Directors by Friday 9/25/15 and agree to be available on the third Friday evening of each month for Board Meetings.

Nominations from the floor at the General Membership Meet-ing will be accepted if:• The nominee is present• The nominee is a member in

good standing and accepts the nomination

• The nomination is approved by a voice vote of registered voters Proxy Votes for Members Who Cannot Attend:The Proxy vote is for members

in good standing who cannot at-tend the meeting but would like to vote. You must be a member in good standing and the proxy must be notarized to be deemed valid. Mail your proxy to Holi-day Pocono Civic Association, Inc. P.O. Box 57, Albrightsville, PA 18210. Proxies must be re-ceived by close of business on Friday, October 9 (4 p.m.).

Congratulations to Alyssa Desjardin (seated on Kenny Rog-er’s lap) daughter of Adam and Thea Desjardin of Pocono Road who sang with Kenny Rogers at Penn’s Peak at his Christmas Show 2014.

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In Grateful AppreciationHoliday Pocono would like

to take this time to thank our Volunteers and Members of our Community that assist with our various events.

Thank you to Joe Puskar for continuing to collect and take all aluminum cans to turn them in for scrap metal. We greatly appreciate all of your efforts Joe!

Thank you to those of you who have so generously do-nated food for the Food pan-tries.

Thank you to all of those who have so generously donated toys for our Annual Toys for Tots drive. The United States Marine Corps picked up the toys on Tuesday December 9th and thank everyone who so generously donated to make the holidays special for children in need!

We will be collecting Toys

at our Office throughout all of 2015 for our Annual Toys for Tots Drive!

We will continue to col-lect food and sundry items throughout all of 2015 for the local Food Pantries!

Thank you to the workers of Northeast Site Contractors and RKR Hess who worked so hard along with our staff: Ar-nie Castka, Rocky Croce, and John Parese for all their efforts to repair the Holiday Bridge Culvert. This project took a lit-tle longer than we anticipated due to the rains and inclement weather but these men worked in harsh conditions to install the new bridge and complete all the work to make our roads safer for everyone to travel.

Thank you to all the men and women Emergency Re-sponders including but not limited to: Kidder Township

Police, Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company, Lake Harmo-ny Rescue, Lehighton Ambu-lance, DCNR, PA State Police, and Carbon County Sheriff’s Department who are so ded-icated to protecting and serv-ing our community. We greatly appreciate all you do to keep us safe!

Thank you to our members and their families who support the Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company weekly Satur-day night Bingo and monthly “All you can Eat” Breakfast held the first Sunday of each month. The Firehouse greatly appreciates your involvement and support.

REMINDER: Please make sure if you plan to attend any of our Holiday Pocono Events when you are asked to do so, please make sure that you contact our office at 570-722-

9464 to register your participa-tion by the requested due date. That enables us to ensure we have enough of everything for everyone attending.

Finally, thank you to all our

community members for their continued support, coopera-tion, and assistance with all Holiday Pocono Events. We greatly value your involvement in our community!

We Have A Websitewww.holidaypocono.com

Holiday Pocono Gate Card Policy

Gate cards are issued to homeowners and lot owners only and must be picked up in person. You will be asked to provide photo identification at the office when obtaining all gate cards.

It is the responsibility of homeowners who are renting their properties to provide gate cards to their renters. The of-fice will not provide gate cards to renters under any circum-stances.

When selling your home, it is the responsibility of the seller to turn over all gate cards to the new owner(s). Before do-ing so, please notify the office so we can update our system to reflect the proper owner of the gate card(s). New owners are urged to notify the office

when you receive gate cards so we can ensure our system is updated accordingly. Failure to do so could result in your gate cards being terminated.

Per the board of directors as of April 1989 and as published in the April 1989 newsletter: “homeowners will receive two (2) cards. Lot owners will re-ceive one (1) card regardless of the number of homes/lots owned. There is a limit of seven (7) cards per homeowner and three (3) cards per lot owner. Distribution of the cards is the same as voting under the by-laws. That is homes/lots under same ownership.”

There is a $25 charge for additional/replacement gate cards.

In MemoriamHoliday Pocono offers our

deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who have recently left us.

Thomas W. BrunerMarch 1, 1943- August 8, 2014

Thomas W. Bruner, 71 of Springfield died at home on August 8, 2014.

Mr. Bruner was born in Phil-adelphia to the late Thomas J. & Patrinella (nee Schuler) Bruner. He graduated Mon-signor Bonner High School in 1961 and St. Mary’s College in 1965. Mr. Bruner served as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era.

He was a retired math and science teacher at Bishop Kendrick High School. Mr. Bruner was a member of the Marine Corp League in Upper Darby. He enjoyed playing the guitar, the outdoors and he loved his cat Sammy. Survi-vors: his sister Nancy Bruner Baulis; niece Tricia Shupack and great-nieces Fiona & Moira. In lieu of flowers con-tributions may be made to the Marine Corps League of Up-per Darby, 1026 Providence Rd., Secane, PA 19018

Frank E. Wolf Frank E. Wolf, 74, of Po-

cono Road, Holiday Pocono, Albrightsville, passed away on Friday, November 21, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Patricia (Toscano) Wolf. The day before he passed, they celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary. Prior to retiring, he was an oil truck driver for the Manhattan and Queens Fuel Oil Company. Born in Queens, N.Y., he was a son of the late Edward and Theresa (Letzeisin) Wolf. He loved his grandchildren and being with family. Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Laura, wife of Wayne Meese of Plains, and Felicia, wife of Jake Bowen of Jim Thor-pe; two sons, Frank Jr. and Edward, both in New York; a sister, Marion Derner of Po-cono Lake; a brother Conrad in Connecticut; 10 grandchil-dren, Lillian, Emma and Oliv-ia Meese and David, Jason, Bryan, Julianna, Kevin, Reigh-lyn and Adrianna Bowen; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Patricia Wolf, P.O. Box 971, Albrightsville, Pa. 18210.

Norma LobleyNorma Lobley, beloved wife

of the late John (Ed) Lobley passed away on Saturday 11/22/14.

Howard G. PetermanHoward G., “Pete”, age 82,

on December 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Eda M. (nee Dam-bro), devoted father of Howard G. Jr. (Diane), William, Janice (Larry) Moses and Lisa Eisen-hart, cherished grandfather of Dan, Freddy, Chris, David and Jeffrey, great grandfather of Lucas, Vaida and Juliette. In lieu of flowers contributions in Pete’s memory to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Phila., PA.

Editorial PolicyOur newsletter committee is

always in need of new mem-bers. Come be a part of this fun and creative project. We need your new ideas and in-sights.

The Holiday Times will now be published quarterly. (March, June, Sept. Dec.) Closing for submissions will be the fif-teenth day of each previous month. Closing for ads will be the first day of each previous month. We are always in need of submissions from property

owners. Please share your ideas with us.

No articles will be published for the purpose of commercial gain for an individual or group.

No article will be published that contains profanity as de-termined by the Committee or that demeans any race, reli-gion, demographic group or in-dividual public or private.

Articles of general interest will be published if the mem-ber is in good standing, name and address of the writer are

included with the article, and space is available.

Holiday Pocono reserves the right to edit all articles. The writer must accept the editing of the Newsletter Committee. H.P.C.A. is not responsible for errors occurring in this publi-cation. Articles must be sub-mitted in a format that can be readily utilized by the Commit-tee: typed, clearly written, via e-mail or on a disk with com-patible software. Original data will not be returned.

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HOLIDAY TIMES, WINTER 2015—PAGE 3

ATTENTION PET OWNERS

Pennsylvania Dog Laws! It’s The Law!Please be advised that our

Office receives numerous complaints about dogs run-ning loose throughout the community.

Based on Covenant #5PETSPets, such as dogs, cats,

birds, etc. are permitted. Breeding of any type of animal

for commercial purposes is prohibited. Animals, livestock, and/or poultry are not permit-ted.

No dogs, cats, or other ani-mals referred to as household pets will not be permitted in the lakes or beach area. (PA. Dept. of Health)

All household pets must

have a collar with tags iden-tifying the owner and current rabies shot history.

Dog owners must follow the PA. Dog Leash Laws and not let their dogs run loose. Own-ers must maintain control of their dogs at all times.

Stray dogs, cats, and other household pets will be sent to the nearest Humane Shelter.

You are required to keep your dog(s) under control at all times- It is unlawful to allow your dog(s) to run at large. All dogs must be leashed.

Call the Dog Enforcement Warden if you see a dog run-ning loose: Carbon County: 570-325-4828

Additionally, no dogs al-lowed on the beach at

Placid Lake!For dead animals please

contact the PA Game Com-mission at 570-675-1143.

Board of directorsHoliday Pocono has nine Directors on its Board, all of

which are strictly volunteer positions. We have been fortu-nate through the years to have some very dedicated and con-cerned residents serve on our Board, and we are very proud and appreciative of all their work.

The Board of Directors meets on the third Friday of each month, at 8 p.m., in the Clubhouse. Members are encouraged to attend! What better way to know what’s going on in YOUR Community, and what decisions are being made which may effect YOUR life here in Holiday Pocono and Albrightsville!

Our Current Board Members:Donald J. Searfoss, Jr. ChairmanRobert S. Fisher, III Vice ChairmanHank George Corporate SecretaryRobert Reczek TreasurerHoward Davis Financial SecretaryCharles Skrip Dir. Bldgs/GroundsArnie Castka Dir. LakesJohn A. Parese Dir. RoadsDorothy Caputo Dir. By-Laws/Elections

Correspondence to the Board may be mailed to: P.O. Box 57 Albrightsville, PA 18210.

office informationOFFICE HOURS: The office is open on Saturdays and

Mondays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, and Tuesday through Fri-day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Our Office Staff:Marylouise McKillip, Administrative Secretary

The office is closed on the following holidays:New Year’s DayMemorial Day July 4thLabor DayThanksgiving Day and day afterChristmas EveChristmas DayNew Years EveYou may contact the office by calling 570-722-9464, by

fax: 570-722-3285, by mail: PO Box 57, Albrightsville, PA 18210 or you can e-mail us at hpcainc@ptd.net or contact us on the web at www.holidaypocono.com.

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committeesH.P.C.A. Committees and Clubs include:The Range Committee - are the primary “keepers of the

range” they meet to discuss needs/changes/and improve-ments and act accordingly.

The Newsletter Committee - meets to approve submis-sions, and printing of the newsletter, discuss ideas and edit articles.

Budget Committee - meets and makes recommendations for proposed annual budgets and monitors budgeted items throughout the year.

By-Laws and Elections Committee - meets to research and discuss any proposed changes to by-laws and/or elec-tion procedures.

Events Committee – meets to plan and prepare for all Holiday Pocono sponsored events.

All of our club/committee members are volunteers and each plays an important role in our Community. We thank each and every one of them and we encourage our new res-idents to take an active role in our community too. We simply could not function well without the help of our volunteers.

Anyone interested in volunteering to serve on a committee are invited to contact the office at 570-722-9464.

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your businessin our newsletter.

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the cost of thisnewsletter.

Contact Seth or Ruth at CANWIN

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We Want To Hear Your

News!If you have any articles or

news that you would like to have published in our Newslet-ter and on our website, please submit them to us at the follow-ing email address: hpcainc@ptd.net

Please note all articles will be reviewed and approved by the HPCA Board of Directors before they will be published in our Newsletter.

Please do not dispose of your electronics in the trash

Please do not dispose of your electronics in the trash or place them on or near the road.

The roads must be cleared at all times in order for our plows

to be able to do the plowing during inclement weather.

The township trash collec-tor will not take electronic de-vices. You must take them to a recycling center.

Gate Notice

Please DO NOT call the of-fice to request the office to let people into the community on your behalf.

Per The Board of Directors, the Office is NOT responsible for and won’t let YOUR visitors, relatives, guests, contractors, or vendors into the community.

It is and always has been the responsibility of the prop-erty owners to let their visi-tors, guests, contractors, and vendors into the community. Do not tell people to “follow someone in.” The gate is a fast acting gate and costly damage can occur to their vehicle and to the gate if someone attempts to follow another individual into the community.

If you schedule any visitors, relatives, guests, contractors, or vendors to come to your property then you must do so when you are here to be able to come to the gate and let them in yourselves.

YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED.

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Holiday Drive Culvert/Bridge Replacement

St. Peter The Fisherman (Catholic)Lake Drive, Lake Harmony Services: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.CCD Mondays at 7 p.m.Grades 1-8Phone: (570) 722-2034stpeter@ptd.netMass Schedule: Saturday 5 p.m.ABD Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Old Stage Road, AlbrightsvilleSunday School during servicesWorship 9:30 a.m.Phone: (570) 722-0964*Picnics 3rd Sat. May thru Sept.*st-paulschurch.com

Calvary Chapel ofThe Poconos (non-demonational) Old Stage Plaza, Albrightsville Sunday Worship @ 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages Pastor: Tim BergeronPhone: (570) 722-9792www.calvarychapel.com/poconosccpoconos@safeplace.net

Congregation B’nai HarimRt. 940, Pocono Pines(570) 646-0100

Temple Israel of Lehighton160 Bank St.(610) 379-9591

Where To Worship

We Have A Websitewww.holidaypocono.com

HOLIDAY TIMES, WINTER 2015—PAGE 5

Dr. Andrew J. Church,Veterinarian

Blakeslee Animal Clinic

5251 Route 115, Blakeslee1.9 miles south of Blakeslee Corners

570-643-0918570-643-1084

Fax: 570-643-1080ajchurchvmd@aol.comwww.blakesleevet.com

“We Treat Your PetsLike Family”

Keep up with what’s happening with

The Journal of Penn-Kidderpublished monthly features news of Kidderand Penn Forest Townships, with features

& photos about the area

Available at local stores for free, or by e-mail for$10 per year by calling 570-443-9131 xt 304.

PROXY FOR THE 2015 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE HOLIDAY POCONO CIVIC ASSOCIATION

I/WE CERTIFY that I/We are the owner/s of lot number ______________________ and that all assessments are paid to date and I/We hereby appoint and constitute a.) The Chairman of The Board in consultation with Members of The Board b.) Name: as my proxy with full power of substitution and revocation, to attend and represent at the annual meeting of the [shareholders of the Corporation] to be held on October 10, 2015 and to vote on any question, proposition or resolution or any other matter which may come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof upon which I would be entitled to vote if personally present. This proxy shall be void if I personally attend the said meeting. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this proxy on the day of , 2015. ___ Signature of Voting Member State of County of Now on this the day of Before me, the undersigned personally appeared. , known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person(s) whose name(s) Subscribed to the within proxy and acknowledged that executed the same for the purposes herein contained. And witnessed whereof I here unto set my hand and official seal. My commission expires: ALL PROXIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN 4 p.m. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 TO BE VALID FOR THIS ELECTION.

More photos on pages 7 & 8.

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Emergency Telephone NumbersFire- Ambulance- Police 911

Carbon County Command Center 570-325-9111

Albrightsville Post Office 570-722-9493

Albrightsville Fire Company 570-722-8325

Animal ControlDog Control (Carbon County) 570-325-4828Pa Game Commission 570-675-1143

HospitalsGeisinger-Wyoming Valley Hospital 570-826-7300Gnadden-Huetten Hospital 610-377-1300Palmerton Hospital 610-826-3141Pocono Medical Center 570-421-4000

Holiday Pocono Office 570-722-9464

Kidder Township (Trash) 570-722-0107

Penn Kidder Senior Center 570-325-4980

SchoolsJim Thorpe District Office 570-325-3691Jim Thorpe Jr. High School 570-325-2771Jim Thorpe Sr High School 570-325-3663Lb Morris Elementary 570-325-2703Penn Kidder Elementary 570-722-1150

Utility CompaniesBlue Ridge Cable 1-800-622-8925Ppl 1-800-342-5775Verizon 1-800-479-1919

We Have A Websitewww.holidaypocono.com

2015 Proposed EventsPasta Dinner — Sat. March 14Easter Egg Hunt — Sat. April 4Opening Day of

Fishing (from the PA website) — Sat. April 18

First Flea Market (we are moving them to the 3rd Saturday) — Sat. May 16

Kids’ Fishing Contest — Sat. June 6

July 4th (Board needs to decide when) — Sat. July 4

Second Flea Market — Sat. July 18

Chicken BBQ — Sun. Sept. 6Last Flea Market —

Sat. Sept. 19General Membership /

Bonfire — Sat. Oct. 10Halloween Children’s

Party — Sat. Oct. 31Pork and Kraut Dinner —

(to be Determined)Kids’ Christmas Party —

Sat. Dec. 12

SANTA

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HOLIDAY TIMES, WINTER 2015—PAGE 7

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EMERGENCIES - Call 911PA Game Commission

570-675-1143Albrightsville Post Office

570-722-9493Penn Kidder Senior Center

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