“Party House” – Another Perspective
Lola Lauri
Last month, we reported here on the concerns of some of our 
residents regarding the behavior of the renters and owners at a few particular homes in our community. (Read about it here and here) These residents made their case at an open board meeting, and the board members and our GM have been investigating. The Emerald Lakes Free Press has been investigating too, and we have found, as in most situations in life, there are two sides to this story.
I spoke extensively to Cari and Eric Lovelace, the owners of one of these so-called “party houses”, and they have described their anguish and upset over this characterization of their home and of their supposed lack of concern for what goes on there and in ELA.
At the most recent board meeting, President Al Leslie reported that Read the rest of this entry
With the news of the abuse of HOAs around the country, it is more important than ever to protect your rights and your investment in your home. Please, create an account and sign the petition.
LOL! Forgive me, but I’m corrupt enough to use any kind of inflammatory headline to get you to read deeper. And no, of course you are not dummies…UNLESS you refuse to consider signing the petition to the White House composed by George Staropoli, a man who is a giant in the world of HOA reason and Constitutionalism.
The left is all abuzz about a few on the right who are proposing seceeding from the Republic because of the results of the last election. First, those well-meaning people have an absolute right to propose secession to express their opinion. Second, secession won’t work, that’s what national elections are all about. If you don’t like it, vote for someone new in the next election. Just change it.
But the third point is a whopper! And it took someone of Staropoli’s clear-headed thinking to come up with it.
Homeowners Associations, as private non-profit corporations, preside…
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November 17, 2012 Open Board Meeting
by Buz Whelan
Highlights of the November open board meeting include the creation of two new ad hoc committees, one on renewable energy, the other on emergency planning. Both of the new committees are seeking members. If you’re interested in joining either or both, contact the board through the website.
During his message President Al Leslie reported that careful investigation has shown the ‘party house’ landlord has been complying with Emerald Lakes rules to the letter. Mr. Leslie suggested that any observed rules or law violations by renters should immediately Read the rest of this entry
Ten Really Annoying People
speaking at CPAC in Washington D.C. on February 10, 2011. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
1. Donald Trump
2. Infomercial hosts/hostesses
3. Adam Sandler
4. Sidewalk preachers
Inside the Obama ‘Ground Game’
Barack Obama presidential campaign, 2008 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
By Buz Whelan
Much was made of the Obama campaign’s ‘ground game’ by analysts in the months leading up to election day. The vaunted machine was supposed to be a difference maker, yet Republicans paid little heed to the David Plouffe-designed system. On November 6th, they paid the price for that insouciance.
Obama Campaign Demands Recount
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CHICAGO, Illinois (FNS) The Obama campaign, though not the President himself, is demanding a recount of the election results. Top advisors were stunned by what they judged as the closeness of the final tally and have so far refused to believe the totals. Particularly excised are the two Davids, top advisors Axelrod and Plouffe. Said Axelrod, “I can’t believe this guy got 206 electoral votes. I mean this is a party that believes life begins at last call. I’m very disappointed. I figured he might get a hundred votes, but I expected Goldwater numbers.” Strategist David Plouffe was equally surprised. “I know the polls showed it was going to be a close election, but those were from Read the rest of this entry
Please Report Storm Damage
Map of Monroe County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Eileen Avrich
Attention Home and Business Owners
It is important to report all Storm Sandy property damage to local municipalities/townships. These damage reports are needed for Monroe County to qualify for Hurrican Sandy disaster relief funding.
• Where to report – Your municipality or township building.
• How to report – Forms are Read the rest of this entry
Cat House Raided
ELDERVILLE, Pennsylvania(FNS) Acting on complaints from neighbors, county health officials raided a home in this small rural community. Inspectors were horrified to find a cat living with 31 elderly women. The cat, named Raymond, had no explanation for the conditions the officials found. “The smells were overpowering,” said Lt. Boris Tudeth of the Blather County Health Orifice. Read the rest of this entry
Local Road Closings
From WNEP –
Monroe County
PA 115 between Brookmont Drive and Gilbert Road in Chestnuthill Township was closed due to a downed utility but is now open;
PA 191 north near Browns Hill Road in Paradise Township is closed due to a downed tree and utility wire;
PA 191 between Lower Swiftwater Road and Cranberry Creek Road in Paradise Township is closed due downed trees and utility;
PA 191 between Wooddale Road and PA 447 in Stroud Township is closed due to a downed tree and utility;
PA 191 between Wooddale and Creek roads in Stroud Township was closed due to downed trees and utilities but is now open;
PA 314 between Upper Swiftwater Road in Pocono Township and Ski Haven Drive in Paradise Township is closed due to a downed utility;
PA 402 between Resica Falls and Courtright Lane in Middle Smithfield Township is closed due to downed trees and utility;
PA 423 between Main Street and Sterling Road in Coolbaugh Township is closed due to a downed utility;
PA 611 between Broad Street and I-80 in Delaware Water Gap Borough is closed due to debris in the roadway;
PA 715 between US 209 and Effort Neola Road in Chestnuthill Township is closed due to a downed utility;
Cherry Lane Road between Laurel Lake Road and Birchwood Road in Pocono Township is closed due to a downed tree in utility wires;
Cherry Lane/Clubhouse Road between PA 715 and Cherry Lane Road in Pocono Township is closed due to downed tree and utility;
Lower Swiftwater Road between Bush Road and PA 191 in Paradise Township is closed due to a downed utility;
School House Road between Wooddale Road in Price Township and Manzanedo Road in Middle Smithfield Township is closed due to a downed utility;
Cherry Valley Road between Kemmertown and Glen Brook roads is closed due to a downed utility;
Cherry Valley Road between Glen Brook Road in Hamilton Township and PA 191 in Stroud Township is closed due to a downed tree and utility;
Business Route 209 between Neola Road and Green View Drive in Hamilton Township is closed due to a downed utility;
Clearview Avenue between Cayuga Way and Westbury Drive in Stroud Township is closed due to a downed utility;
Cranberry Road between Wigwam Park Road and Chipperfield Drive in Stroud Township is closed due a downed tree in utility wires;
Hollow Road between Frutchey Drive and Hidden Lake Drive in Middle Smithfield Township is closed due to a downed utility;
Upper Smith Gap Road between Mountain and Mount Eaton roads in Ross Township is closed due to a downed utility;
Gilbert Road between US 209 and PA 115 in Chestnuthill Township is closed due to a downed utility;
Fiddletown Road between Kunkletown and Meixsell Valley roads in Eldred Township is closed due to a downed tree;
Sugar Hollow Road between PA 115 and State Road in Chestnuthill Township is closed due to downed trees and utility;
Hamilton South Street between Meadow Lake Drive and US 209 in Chestnuthill Township was closed due to a downed utility but is now open;
Hamilton South Street between Kunkletown and Anchorage roads in Ross Township is closed due to downed trees;
Neola Road between Pennsylvania Creek Road in Hamilton Township and Twin Pine/Neola Church Road in Jackson Township is closed due to a downed tree in utility wires.
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