May, June, July Legend 2012 - Lake Lorelei
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The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong><br />
Volume 41 Issue 2 <strong>May</strong> - <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
<strong>May</strong> 4,5,6 Community Yard Sale<br />
Annual Plant, Bake Sale<br />
Sponsored by <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Women’s Club<br />
Time to De-clutter<br />
Don’t want the trouble of your own yard sale?<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Women’s Club<br />
will be happy to accept your donations!!!<br />
See Page 7 for details<br />
LAKE<br />
LORELEI<br />
A PLACE<br />
FOR FUN<br />
Summer Kick-Off <strong>2012</strong> <strong>June</strong> 8,9,10<br />
Sponsored by Activities Club & The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong><br />
Weekend of FUN, something for everyone.<br />
Check out the schedule on page 3<br />
Free Summer Concert Sat. <strong>June</strong> 30<br />
Fun for the entire Family<br />
Star-Spangled Sky <strong>July</strong> 7th<br />
Sponsored by Fireworks Committee<br />
Best Fireworks Ever<br />
LLPOA MESSAGE BOARD<br />
Summer Fishing Tournament<br />
Schedule<br />
See Page 6<br />
INSIDE THIS EDITION<br />
Up Coming Events Page 2-7<br />
Community News Page 10-13<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> Living Page 17-21<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Business Page 24-28
Page 2<br />
The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong><br />
<strong>May</strong>— <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Sponsored by Activities Club & The <strong>Legend</strong><br />
Walk, Bike, Kayak<br />
Golf, Boat Parades<br />
Garden Tours, Fly Kites<br />
Sand Sculpturing<br />
Appetizer Challenge<br />
Line Dancing, Bonfires<br />
Cardboard Boat Races<br />
Wake Board Demonstrations<br />
No fees, No registration, Come Join the Fun<br />
Open to LL residents, family & friends
<strong>May</strong>—<strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong> Page 3<br />
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TIME EVENT OTHER INFO<br />
8am-10am<br />
Zumba 9-10<br />
Walkercise 10-11<br />
Call a friend or neighbor to join you at the<br />
Clubhouse with John Huyck<br />
9am-noon<br />
7pm-9pm<br />
8pm-9pm<br />
9pm-11pm<br />
8am-10am<br />
8am-10am<br />
8am-10am<br />
8am-1pm<br />
9am – 11am<br />
9am – 11am<br />
3pm – 4pm<br />
4pm – 6pm<br />
8pm – 10pm<br />
10:30am<br />
2pm-4pm<br />
4pm-5pm<br />
Ladies’ Golf 9am<br />
White Oak Golf Course<br />
Kayak<br />
with the Paddle Club<br />
Boat Parade<br />
Bonfire on the Beach<br />
Walk with a friend or<br />
neighbor<br />
Ride a bike<br />
Kayak<br />
with the Paddle Club<br />
Sand Sculpture at the<br />
Main Beach<br />
Raised Bed Garden<br />
Tour<br />
Rose Garden Tour<br />
Kite Fest<br />
Happy Hour/Appetizer<br />
Challenge for the<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Best Summer<br />
Appetizer on the <strong>Lake</strong><br />
Line Dancing in the<br />
Pavilion<br />
Church at the <strong>Lake</strong><br />
Clubhouse<br />
Cardboard Boat Races<br />
Wakeboard Demo<br />
Try out the Ladies Golf Group<br />
Call Judy Pedicini for information<br />
Meet at the East Beach or just find us on<br />
the <strong>Lake</strong>.<br />
Need a boat? Call Cindi 875-4874<br />
Decorate your boat - join the Fun<br />
Jack & Barb Siegel<br />
Enjoy marshmallows, tall-tales, laughter<br />
and fun with friends and neighbors<br />
John & Jane Wyman<br />
Call a friend or neighbor and plan to walk<br />
Ride your bike half way or all the way<br />
around the <strong>Lake</strong><br />
Meet at the East Beach or just find us on<br />
the <strong>Lake</strong><br />
Bring your wheelbarrow, bucket, shovel,<br />
and imagination<br />
Mike & Dianne Behm<br />
Bert & Gary Hetzel invite you to tour their<br />
raised bed garden<br />
602 <strong>Lorelei</strong> Drive<br />
Marian and Cotton Sullivan invite you to<br />
tour their rose garden<br />
51 Keil Drive<br />
Rick & Betsy Agar will demonstrate tick<br />
kites and help children of all ages build a<br />
kite that is guaranteed to fly<br />
Bring your best Summer Appetizer<br />
Bring your own drinks<br />
Jana Malone & Janice Blanford<br />
Wednesday night line dancers invite you<br />
to join the fun on Saturday night<br />
You are invited to join the Sunday<br />
morning worship service<br />
Pastor Dave Sherwood<br />
Build your boat and challenge others to a<br />
race on the beach<br />
A Titanic Trophy will be awarded<br />
Kristen Colby & Crew<br />
Main Beach area - View from the main<br />
beach or your boat<br />
Camille & Doug Floreani
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<strong>May</strong>— <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Annual Plant, Bake Sale and<br />
Community Spring Yard Sale<br />
Friday, <strong>May</strong> 4, 5—8pm<br />
<strong>May</strong> 6 & 7, 9am—4pm open to public<br />
Pick up applications for YARD SALE PERMITS at the<br />
Marina of <strong>Lake</strong> Office TODAY IF YOU WANT TO BE ON THE MAP<br />
Time to De-clutter<br />
Got “stuff” you’d like to get rid of but…<br />
Don’t want the trouble of doing your own yard sale?<br />
Donate<br />
Small appliances (in working condition)<br />
Kitchen items – Household goods - Home décor<br />
Furniture – Books - Sporting goods - Toys<br />
Tools - Garden tools - Clean clothing<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Women’s Club<br />
will be accepting donations at the Pavilion<br />
Friday (<strong>May</strong> 4,) starting at 10am<br />
Saturday (<strong>May</strong> 5) before 9am<br />
Sorry, but we cannot accept<br />
Computer Monitors – Televisions – Tires – Paints/solvents<br />
Mattresses – Large Appliances – Upholstered Furniture<br />
For information or to volunteer 2 – 3 hours at the yard sale contact:<br />
Linda Brown (875-3396) or Cindi Wetzel (875-4874)<br />
All proceeds directly benefit<br />
Women’s Club’s many community projects
<strong>May</strong>—<strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong> Page 5<br />
Free<br />
Summer<br />
Concert<br />
Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 30<br />
8 -11 pm<br />
At the Pavilion<br />
Music By<br />
Patterson James Band<br />
Bring Your<br />
Lawn Chair & Cooler<br />
Fun for the entire Family<br />
Great music for singing,<br />
dancing, & listening under<br />
a warm summer night sky<br />
Sponsored by <strong>Lake</strong> Organizations
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<strong>May</strong>— <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Tom Iles, Chairman<br />
KIDS’ FISHING TOURNAMENT<br />
When: August 4th, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Time: 6:00—8:30 pm<br />
Where: <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Clubhouse<br />
Who: Ages 1—18<br />
Sign up at the Pavilion on August 4th from 5:30—6:00 pm<br />
Contact: Tom Iles (513) 875-3821 or (513) 310-1628<br />
Tuesday Night Tournaments<br />
April 3 6-8:30 pm <strong>July</strong> 3 6-9:30 pm<br />
April 17 6-9:00 pm <strong>July</strong> 17 6-9:30 pm<br />
<strong>May</strong> 1 6-9:00 pm Aug. 7 6-9:30 pm<br />
<strong>May</strong> 15 6-9:30 pm Aug. 21 6-9:30 pm<br />
<strong>June</strong> 5 6-9:30 pm Sept. 4 6-9:00 pm<br />
<strong>June</strong> 19 6-9:30 pm Sept. 18 6-9:00 pm<br />
Open Tournaments<br />
Spring April 21 7:30am-3:30 pm<br />
Night <strong>July</strong> 28 Midnight-8:00 am<br />
Fall Sept. 29 7:30am- 3:30 pm
<strong>May</strong>—<strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong> Page 7<br />
FIREWORKS VOLUNTEER<br />
MEETING<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 19th at 1:00 pm<br />
in Clubhouse<br />
ENTHUSIASTIC Volunteers Welcome!<br />
FIREWORKS ART CONTEST and THEME<br />
Tee-shirt THEME: “Star-Spangled Sky at <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong>!”<br />
SHIRT FRONT DESIGN: design with above theme and limit artwork to 3 colors --red, white & blue<br />
(including shirt color)<br />
SHIRT BACK DESIGN: will incorporate Donors’ Names in 3 or 4 categories.<br />
Include the year <strong>2012</strong> and limit artwork to red, white and blue (including shirt color)<br />
All Design Submissions must be Postmarked by FRIDAY, MAY 11 th<br />
Mail entries to: Marilyn Huyck 1075 Wetzlar Cove, Fayetteville, Ohio 45118<br />
Call Marilyn at 875-4045 for details or questions. You may submit more than one design for shirt front and shirt back.<br />
The winning designs may be from one or two artists!<br />
Free Tee-Shirt for the Winners!<br />
If you would like your artwork back, please indicate.<br />
FIREWORKS DONATIONS<br />
$100 Red Level $500 Red and Blue Banner<br />
$250 Blue Level $1000 Star Spangled Banner<br />
For donations of $100 or more, Your Company Name or Family Name/s will be printed on the back of the <strong>2012</strong><br />
Fireworks tee-shirt, if we receive your contribution by the cut-off date. DONATIONS must be postmarked by Monday,<br />
<strong>May</strong> 21st to have your name/s appear on tee-shirts! Please send donations to:<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Fireworks, P.O. Box 159, Fayetteville, Ohio 45118<br />
All donation levels received by Monday, <strong>June</strong> 18 th will be recognized with a SIGN at the front entrance of <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong>.<br />
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Please mail this form with your Donation Amount: ___________________<br />
Contact Name:______________________________Phone#___________________<br />
EXACT WORDS or NAMES to appear on tee- shirt back, for donations of $100 or greater!<br />
If desired, businesses may display a phone # (Please Print)<br />
______________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Please make all checks payable to: LLPOA (attn: Fireworks)
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<strong>May</strong>— <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
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<strong>May</strong>—<strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong> Page 9<br />
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Call today to schedule<br />
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513-875-3332<br />
Owner Operators<br />
Barb and Bob Kiley<br />
LLPOA Members since 1970<br />
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Bait ~ Ice ~ Beer ~ Gas<br />
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<strong>May</strong>— <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
In February, it became apparent that winter pool—the winter water level maintained to protect<br />
seawalls, shorelines and the marina dock and boat ramp—would not be achieved for <strong>2012</strong>. In early<br />
February a decision was made to open the outlet valve that led to a rapid lowering of the lake.<br />
Concerns about the rapid lowering of the lake were expressed at the February 23 Trustee Board<br />
meeting. It was reported that the valve was opened more than the maximum 30 turns. As a result the<br />
drastically increased rush of water through the 24 inch outlet pipe likely swept fish down Glady Run.<br />
The Fish Committee voiced fears that a large quantity of feeder fish stocked in the fall as well as<br />
maturing catfish, walleyes, bass, etc. may have been washed away.<br />
The pros and cons of dropping the lake each year have long been debated. Great care must be taken<br />
to respect the varied interests of the membership, to maintain the<br />
integrity of <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> and to preserve the ecosystem.<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> is stocked through the efforts of the Fish Committee<br />
funded by profits from fishing tournaments as well as member<br />
contributions.<br />
Donations may be made by writing a check payable to the<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Fish Committee and dropped off at the office.<br />
Copied from the <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Operations Manual<br />
F. LAKE LORELEI VALVE OPERATIONS (Resolution 2000-06) – note that the following is the general procedure<br />
that had been practiced starting in 1968.<br />
Preamble<br />
Whereas, the purpose of annual opening of the drain valve of the dam is to lower the water level of the lake to:<br />
● Protect the shoreline seawalls from ice damage<br />
● Discharge the dead vegetation ash at the dam<br />
● Protect the dock and boat launch ramp from ice damage (to a depth of 4 feet)<br />
● Reduce pressure from face of dam<br />
● Aerate the lake bottom of the perimeter of the lake<br />
● Minimize the weed growth at the perimeter by the change from aquatic growth.<br />
The procedure to manage the winter lake level is:<br />
Open the main valve initially 30 turns of the valve shaft (60 turns of the handle), then adjusting within 3 days<br />
to accomplish lowering the water level (under no precipitation conditions) at the maximum rate of 2” per day.<br />
Faster only if required to attain desired pool by December 15th. Valve is to be operated no more often than once<br />
per week to adjust for precipitation. A permanent written, dated and signed log is to be maintained in a<br />
conspicuous place in the association office by a trustee and one other designated person. Valve is to be opened<br />
November 15th and closed February 15th, if there is no ice on the surface.<br />
If the water temperature, measured 12” below the surface is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer on February 1st,<br />
then the valve is to be closed February 1st. Through the period that the valve is open, the water level shall be in<br />
the draining mode to maintain a water level between 49 and 54” below normal overflow level.<br />
Technical note: 30 turns of the shaft positions the valve in the l/2 open position,. Opening more than 60 turns of<br />
the shaft damages the valve. Two turns of the wrench handle - turns the shaft one turn.
<strong>May</strong>—<strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong> Page 11<br />
LAKE LORELEI RULES GOVERNING VALVE OPERATION<br />
● Was Resolution 2000-06, (see opposite page), followed in 2011/<strong>2012</strong>? The answer is<br />
factually, ”No”.<br />
● Why was the Resolution not followed? Ultimately, that is the responsibility of your<br />
elected Board of Trustees.<br />
● Will the Resolution be followed in <strong>2012</strong>/2013? The General Manager has publically<br />
stated, “Yes”.<br />
Perhaps a better understanding of the Resolution will help in better implementation. Read<br />
the Resolution. Read it again. It is clear, unambiguous and has been practiced since<br />
1968.<br />
Preamble: The Resolution listed six (6) reasons for the annual opening of the valve. The<br />
reasons do not include dock construction and/or repair. Yes, when the <strong>Lake</strong> is down for<br />
the listed reasons, it would be a good time to build and/or repair docks but the <strong>Lake</strong> is not<br />
to be lowered simply to facilitate dock construction or repair.<br />
Drawdown: The initial drawdown period is from November 15 to December 15. During<br />
this time period the <strong>Lake</strong> temperatures are generally warmer, the fish are suspended<br />
higher in the water column thus minimizing potential fish loss through the valve operation.<br />
The drawdown amount is 49 to 54 inches below normal overflow level. This amount<br />
minimizes the amount of shoreline exposed below the riprap thus minimizing the potential<br />
for shoreline erosion. The drawdown rate is two inches per day (under no precipitation<br />
conditions) and faster if required to attain the desired pool by December 15 th . Without<br />
precipitation adding to the <strong>Lake</strong> level, two inches per day is more than sufficient to drop<br />
the <strong>Lake</strong> level 49 to 54 inches in 30 days. However, if precipitation adds to the <strong>Lake</strong> level<br />
a faster drawdown rate is specifically allowed in order to attain the desired pool level by<br />
December 15.<br />
Value Adjustments: The magic number of 30 turns of the valve shaft, (60 turns of the<br />
handle), is nothing more than the initial setting to be adjusted within 3 days, and weekly<br />
thereafter, to achieve and maintain the specified pool level (49 to 54 inches below normal<br />
overflow level).<br />
Valve Closure: The valve was opened for stated reasons, ( see Preamble) and should be<br />
closed when those reasons have been accomplished in order to maximize catching the<br />
Spring runoff. If the water temperature, measured 12-inches below the surface is 40<br />
degrees or higher on February 1, there is little chance of significant ice formation and the<br />
valve is to be closed early. In any case, if there is no significant ice on the <strong>Lake</strong> on<br />
February 15, the valve is to be closed.<br />
Policies are written to take into consideration numerous circumstances and avoid<br />
unintended consequences.<br />
As conditions change, policies warrant review with changes where indicated.
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<strong>May</strong>— <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
By Fran Nimmons<br />
As I boat into the many coves of our lake, I have had experiences, I would assume like most of<br />
us, of churning up the bottom as well as hitting the bottom soundly and then wondering how<br />
much damage was caused to my boat. Luckily, I have not experienced any known problems, but<br />
just how much longer will my luck hold out?<br />
The depths of a number of our coves have diminished to the point where they are in need of<br />
being dredged. I have heard others mention the need for dredging. Bill Herdman and I have<br />
measured my cove's depth and found it to be shallow and in need of dredging. After discussing<br />
this need with a few neighbors who had mentioned it in the past, it became apparent there was<br />
an interest for me to research the topic since I knew little to nothing about it. Months passed and<br />
soon we were into the Christmas season. During a Christmas Party that I had attended at<br />
Hidden Valley <strong>Lake</strong>, a discussion of dredging surfaced. I migrated to the conversation to find out<br />
what was going on and, interestingly enough, one of their coves was presently being dredged.<br />
Shortly after the holidays I made arrangements with my friend, a resident of Hidden Valley <strong>Lake</strong>,<br />
to have him escort me to the operational site and witness the cove dredging. I have taken<br />
pictures and have interviewed the owner of the dredging company as well as an operator of the<br />
dredging equipment. In my discussions with the owner, he mentioned that the company originally<br />
used suction at the start of its business but over time migrated to backhoeing. The reason given<br />
was that the nonproductive time during suction was too great in cleaning out the debris from the<br />
continually clogging hoses and system. In addition many lake residents did not appreciate the<br />
hoses running through their yards to the trucks used to haul off the debris.<br />
The owner of Dredge Resources Inc., Gary Brainard, emphasized the importance of planning<br />
and the execution of a plan. He is willing to come to our lake and present his company which is<br />
located in Olney, Illinois, and its capabilities. Below are the pictures I have taken and a<br />
descriptive comment on each.<br />
Hidden Valley Has only a few<br />
coves compared to <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong><br />
A tug boat is used to position<br />
equipment for dredging<br />
The backhoe mounted on<br />
adjustable hydraulic platform<br />
has 3 hydraulic legs to stabilize<br />
the platform for digging.
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The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong> Page 13<br />
A floating container is positioned alongside<br />
the backhoe, filled, removed, and replaced<br />
with additional containers to continue the<br />
process, while initial container is repositioned<br />
to off-loading site then reloaded onto a truck<br />
and hauled to a selected accumulation site.<br />
The operation consists of three men: one (backhoe operator) who does the dredging, the second<br />
(tug operator) who positions the three 44 cubic yard barge containers for loading and unloading,<br />
and the third (second backhoe operator) who unloads the debris from the container at the<br />
selected site into the truck which he then hauls to a designated accumulation area within two to<br />
three miles.<br />
The daily activity (8 - 10 hrs) is estimated to remove 400 cubic yards of material (if conditions<br />
permit) at a price of $150 an hour for all the equipment and manpower at today's rates. There are<br />
no down time charges.<br />
An interesting comment by the backhoe operator is that he can gain access to almost any<br />
location in the cove ie: close to the rip rap, next to docks, and under docks (within engineering<br />
specifications) so as not to disturb the structures.<br />
I was also informed by the owner that the company has upgraded its equipment by installing<br />
Bobcat backhoe equipment, increased the bucket size from 18" to 36", and created larger<br />
capacity barge floating containers accompanied with slop boxes to remove the water from the<br />
material.<br />
At this writing, Dredge Resources Inc., has a contract backlog of approximately one and a half to<br />
two years.<br />
This review represents only one company performing these services of which I believe there are<br />
many.<br />
Dredge Resources Inc. does not create the silt ponds which are so critical in the filtration of debris<br />
from our coves.<br />
Fran Nimmons, 108 <strong>Lorelei</strong> Drive, 513-875-3429
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<strong>May</strong>— <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
FOR ALL YOUR<br />
GRASS CUTTING NEEDS<br />
Call Glenn Griffith<br />
A <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Resident<br />
875-8103
<strong>May</strong>—<strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong> Page 15<br />
CARLIER’S LAWNCARE<br />
513-260-1191<br />
Fayetteville, Ohio<br />
Residential and open lot mowing<br />
Brush Removal • Weed trimming<br />
Other lawn work requests<br />
All services and fees are<br />
negotiable<br />
Please Call<br />
Doug Schmees<br />
Home: 513-875-2410<br />
Cell: 513-827-1436<br />
• Lawn Mowing<br />
• Landscaping<br />
• Firewood<br />
• Leaf Removal<br />
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Burke Trucking & Excavating<br />
Driveways • Shoreline Protection • Landscaping<br />
Retaining Walls • Trenching • Drainage Swales<br />
Grading • Seeding • Rip Rap • Crushed Stone<br />
Decorative Rock • Sand • Top Soil • Fill Dirt • Mulch<br />
Office: 937-442-2500<br />
Mobile: 937-763-6649<br />
Owner: John Burke<br />
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<strong>May</strong>— <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
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Proven Winners<br />
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<strong>May</strong>—<strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong> Page 17<br />
Raised Bed Gardening<br />
By Gary Hetzell<br />
Southern Ohio clay although ideal for our <strong>Lorelei</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> bed, is not the best<br />
soil for growing tasty veggies. When we decided to garden here at the lake in<br />
1996, the plan was simple—grow our veggies, roses and perennials in raised<br />
beds. For which there are many advantages:<br />
1. Adding amendments (compost + fall leaves) is easier in a confined<br />
space<br />
2. Soil warms faster for early plantings<br />
3. Drainage problems do not exist with raised beds<br />
A green thumb is nice to have but not as important with raised bed<br />
gardening. Your harvest can be greatly increased in raised beds that are<br />
primarily organic and amended regularly with compost and fall leaves.<br />
Fertilizer should be used sparingly: too much produces great foliage but<br />
little fruit. However, most heavy feeders like tomatoes , do enjoy a second<br />
dressing of fertilizer midway through the growing season.<br />
Companion planting will increase your success in the garden. Did you know<br />
tomatoes and potatoes do not do well planted in the same bed? Beans don’t<br />
grow well with any member of allium family (onions, shallots, chives). Plant<br />
radishes around cucumbers to repel cucumber beatles. Potatoes grown near<br />
cucumbers are more likely to be affected by phytophthora blight. Tomatoes<br />
interplanted with marigolds will grow and produce better. Basil grown<br />
parallel to tomatoes help tomatoes to overcome both insects and disease also<br />
improving growth and flavor<br />
We have 10 raised beds for growing all our vegetables. Each year we rotate<br />
our crops just like a farmer would because each specific veggie pulls certain<br />
nutrients from the soil. Crop rotation also keeps diseases at a minimum since<br />
you are not growing that one veggie year after year in that same bed.<br />
We would like to invite members to a garden tour and idea sharing<br />
Saturday Morning, <strong>June</strong> 9 th from 9-11a.m.<br />
Bert & Gary Hetzell 602 <strong>Lorelei</strong> Dr.<br />
Please feel free to call with gardening questions. 875-3664
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<strong>May</strong>— <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Our Community<br />
Social Entropy is an interesting concept. What happens in one part of the community, no matter how small, is felt in<br />
some way, shape, or form, throughout the community as a whole at some level. Within any group of people as<br />
diverse as those who live here in <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong>, there will always be differences in the ideas of how, what, why, and<br />
where things get done or said. It is that diversity that helps to keep us balanced. When the diversity is challenged, we<br />
become unbalanced. Stories abound concerning many issues and people, some are innocuous, some are positive, but<br />
some are designed to tear down and shine a negative light on our neighbors and friends.<br />
I feel a great divide in this community. The lines are drawn, heated discussions ensue, and harsh words are spoken. I<br />
believe that this is the single most important issue right now— not the lowering of the lake, not the gates, nothing<br />
else. It is this:<br />
Until all of the members—including those desiring to serve their community as leaders, participating in the social<br />
discourse within the community, whether in public or private—put aside their pride and personal agendas and seek<br />
an attitude of honesty, compromise, and negotiation, we will continue to be divided and will NEVER enjoy the<br />
success and prosperity and beauty that we have the potential of developing.<br />
I write this as a challenge to everyone, myself included, to seek opportunities for compromise and good will amongst<br />
all members, especially those with whom you disagree. On the same note, to hold to account those who choose to<br />
exercise divisive tactics within the community, first privately, but if they refuse to hear, then THE ISSUE should be<br />
brought into an official public forum, holding ourselves free from gossip, Every member should hold themselves<br />
above reproach to avoid even the appearance of wrongdoing. This will immediately disarm any detractors.<br />
A principle I try to always follow is this: “Speak the truth in love”- that doesn’t necessarily mean to speak with a<br />
soft, tender voice, though that helps at times, but to speak the truth with the ultimate goal being that truth will<br />
prevail. If we can agree and commit to this, then we can truly bring the “unity” back to our community.<br />
Your Neighbor, Greg Burcham<br />
Ladies Social Golf<br />
A group of <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Lady duffers<br />
meet every Friday morning to play<br />
nine holes of golf at<br />
White Oak GC in Mt Orab.<br />
No posting scores, no league, just a<br />
lot of fun.<br />
Interested in<br />
joining us?<br />
Call Judy at<br />
875-2206
<strong>May</strong>—<strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong> Page 19<br />
By Barbara Policastro<br />
How often do we hear, “How did they ever get elected”? Have you ever<br />
voted for someone because you’ve heard the name, or someone told you to,<br />
or you haven’t voted because you didn’t know any of the candidates?<br />
I know I’ve been guilty of this in the past, but as I’ve grown older I realize if<br />
this person is going to represent me, I have a responsibility to find out about<br />
him or her.<br />
What do they stand for, what have they voted for in the past, do I agree with<br />
them and their philosophy? For first time candidates, you can read up on<br />
them; if possible, listen to them speak ask questions. Candidates that are<br />
seeking re-election you can check to see if they have made decisions the way<br />
you would have made them.<br />
This may seem like a lot of work, but it really doesn’t take long. Remember,<br />
these people will be the ones making the decisions that will affect your life.<br />
Ballots must be returned by mail<br />
Before Friday, <strong>May</strong> 4, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Mike Hopkins— I have been a property owner since 1998 and a full time resident<br />
since 2000. I have been on the Fireworks Committee and have done security and<br />
clean up for them the last 4 years. I am on the PRIDE Steering Committee and have<br />
contributed many hours to community projects. I am a veteran and college<br />
graduate. I worked for 30 years at a trucking company and 6 years for the Federal<br />
Government. I have a background in Labor Relations. My biggest assets are a<br />
strong work ethic and a common sense approach to solving problems. My major<br />
concern with our community is the different factions that are pulling in opposite directions. I want to<br />
channel this energy toward common goals. I plan on giving all concerns equal weight and making<br />
transparent decisions for the betterment of our property owners.
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<strong>May</strong>— <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
John Ipsaro—I have been a member of the <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> community for four and one half<br />
years and I have served as a trustee the last two years. I have been practicing law for almost<br />
20 years and I bring my legal training and experience to my role as trustee. I continue to<br />
advocate strongly improving our community’s overall fiscal health and will make that a<br />
priority if elected again.<br />
I have seen many improvements during my tenure as a trustee. We are moving in the right<br />
direction. I would like to help us keep moving in a positive direction and I would appreciate<br />
your support.<br />
Bob Knueven a semi-retired full time <strong>Lake</strong> member since Oct 1997, <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> owner<br />
since the mid nineteen seventies. Purchased existing lake front property in 1992 and did<br />
extensive repair and upgrades until moving in 1997. Accountant by trade with experience<br />
in public accounting, health care and non-profit entities, mostly at the Chief Financial<br />
Officer level.<br />
I have been on the Board for the past three years and involved in some of the finances of the<br />
<strong>Lake</strong>. I I helped develop the request for proposal on the <strong>Lake</strong>s’ gate system and solicited<br />
bidders. I organized the recent long range planning board efforts. Also, I worked with the<br />
dam project team that developed the lakes’ operation maintenance manual as well as the emergency action plans<br />
for submission to the Ohio Dept of Natural Resources.<br />
I would like to continue as your board member to keep the forward progress of the current board as we establish<br />
sufficient reserves to provide for infrastructure replacements and improvements.<br />
Carl Mosbaugh—I first came to <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> with my parents, Dr. Richard & Flo Mosbaugh,<br />
in 1967. I have been a resident at 1352 <strong>Lorelei</strong> Dr. since 2009.<br />
I graduated from Western Hills High School in 1964, and went on to graduate from<br />
University Of Cincinnati in Industrial Management and Business Administration. I am<br />
currently retired from Packaging Corporation of America.<br />
I have worked in various manufacturing management positions for the pulp, paper and<br />
packaging industry. I worked in many different locations doing industrial engineering trouble shooting. I was in<br />
charge of capital improvements, budgeting and variance analysis to budget compliance. I have experience in labor<br />
relations; I negotiated 20 labor union contracts for management. I was in charge of ISO 9000 -Safety Compliances<br />
and Productivity- to meet customer demands. I managed maintenance supervisors, plus approximately 200 hourly<br />
team members.<br />
MY GOAL is to contribute to making <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> a better place to live and work through recognition that our<br />
residents and our employees are our most valuable resource. Through better communication between the board<br />
and the membership, I will focus on a renewed emphasis on boating and vessel safety and our existing rules and<br />
regulations, rules that are in fact State of Ohio Violations.<br />
I have worked on the Annual <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Car Club, contributing to the club’s organization.<br />
Sincerely, Carl D.Mosbaugh
<strong>May</strong>—<strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
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<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Balloting Process<br />
ORIGINATION…The office composes the ballots at the direction of the Board of Trustees.<br />
The ballots are then placed into mailing envelopes addressed to <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Property Owners addresses on record of<br />
corresponding lot numbers. The envelopes contain an envelope bearing the return address of the property owner,<br />
addressed to the Ballot Master P.O. Box Fayetteville, Ohio, also an envelope simply marked BALLOT and the ballot.<br />
These packets are then U.S. Mailed. RETURN …Ballots are to be completed and placed in the envelope marked<br />
BALLOT, sealed, placed in the provided envelope bearing the return address and U.S. Mailed as to reach the post office<br />
box prior to the stated date.<br />
THE COUNT… After the deadline date, the office issues a letter to the postmaster with instructions to release the<br />
returned ballots to the Ballot Master and a Trustee Observer. The ballots are then returned to the counting point to be<br />
counted in the presence of the Trustee Observer.<br />
THE PROCEEDURE<br />
1. Ballot envelopes are double counted to ensure a correct count.<br />
2. Ballots are sorted alphabetically according to return address labels. Any envelopes returned not in accordance with<br />
instructions are set aside as invalid ballots and made note of.<br />
3. Ballots are then verified as to members in good standing (1 team member reads off return address labels which are<br />
checked by 2 team members with lists provided by the office). Envelopes returned by members in bad standing if any, are<br />
set aside and made note of. Ballot envelopes are then removed from return envelopes and set aside to be double counted.<br />
Return envelopes are bundled and set aside to be kept in the office for a reasonable time in case a return count is ordered.<br />
4. Ballot envelopes are then opened and counted. Ballot envelopes are discarded.<br />
5. Results are then given to the office who in turn will post the results.<br />
Rules governing voting procedure counting can be found in LLPOA Inc. governing documents Article IV Section 2<br />
Voting Procedure<br />
**********************************<br />
Chuck Meyers, is the <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Ballot Master<br />
Fayetteville-Perry Library A Local “Gem”<br />
To many folks in our community, the public library is already a familiar place,<br />
providing wonderful resources for education and entertainment. For those of you<br />
who aren’t familiar with our local library, here are just a few of the treasures that<br />
you will find when you step into this little “gem” of a building on East Street in the<br />
Village of Fayetteville.<br />
The library is chock full of books, DVD’s, books on CD, computers, newspapers and more for<br />
adults, teens and children. You can even download digital books onto that eReader that you got for<br />
Christmas! If we don’t have the items you’re looking for, they can be ordered through our<br />
computerized catalog, which gives you access to materials from libraries all over Ohio.<br />
In addition, you’ll find pearls of wisdom when you attend programs for adults and children:<br />
Book Club for adults, Book Talks and Signings by local authors, How-To craft classes, Story Time for<br />
preschoolers, Afterschool Homework Sessions, etc….the list goes on and on. We also have special<br />
celebrations throughout the year for all ages.<br />
The library is open Monday & Wednesday 9am-8pm, Thursday 9am-6pm, and Friday &<br />
Saturday 9am-4pm. Come in to meet the staff and “check” out the treasures that you’ll find at the<br />
Fayetteville-Perry Library!<br />
You don’t need to look for a rainbow to find the pot of gold in this community!<br />
The Brown County Public Library, Fayetteville-Perry Library,<br />
406 North East Street, Fayetteville, Ohio 45118,<br />
513-875-BOOK (2665), www.browncountypubliclibrary.org
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<strong>May</strong>— <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
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<strong>May</strong>—<strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong> Page 23<br />
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<strong>May</strong>— <strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Steve Ackman LL General Manager, in order to give the LLPO a greater voice has agreed to answer questions from<br />
members in good standing. Please thoughtfully form your questions and sign your name. If requested your name will not be<br />
published. Send your questions with the “subject” indicated as “<strong>Legend</strong> GM?” to: Steve.Ackman@lakeloreleiohio.com or<br />
MWet70@aol,com. (Cindi Wetzel <strong>Legend</strong> Manager)<br />
Steve, last summer my husband and I were extremely concerned about<br />
the lack of safety and absence of a safety patrol on the lake. What will be<br />
done about the safety issues and who will do the hiring and scheduling of<br />
safety patrol?<br />
Summer <strong>Lake</strong> Patrol<br />
The role of our patrol is to not only help monitor unsafe boating and check boat registrations, but to assist<br />
boaters in need. Our goal this Summer is to have our Safety Patrol on the lake a minimum of 4 hours on<br />
Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. At the present time we are in need of more help, as we only have one<br />
person signed up. If you or someone you know is Coast Guard certified, or at a minimum has several<br />
years of Safe Boating experience, have them contact our office. This is a paid position but we will even<br />
accept volunteers to help us patrol and educate boaters.<br />
Our Safety patrol can’t be out there 24/7, so it is up to all of us to make sure we have a Safe and Fun<br />
Boating Season. Each year we have more new boaters who are not familiar with boating etiquette on our<br />
lake. On any weekend, you will see fellow members kayaking, canoeing, fishing, tubing, skiing, and at<br />
times even sailing. Some want the lake to be smooth as glass, while others prefer the wakes so they can<br />
bounce their tubers over them. With so many different types of boating, please be respectful of others<br />
and don’t cause a large wake next to the fisherman who is trying to catch the big one or the kayaker who<br />
is just out for a nice relaxing morning. Even a pontoon boat out for a late afternoon cruise with people<br />
munching on their favorite snack will be upset if you make them spill their chips and dip!<br />
If you ever have a safety concern or want to report unsafe behavior on the lake, please contact the lake<br />
patrol or our lake manager. If you can get the lot number of the watercraft we can help remedy the<br />
problem. Let’s all continue to be courteous to our fellow boaters and treat them as our family members<br />
because in a way they are!<br />
Steve, rumors are flying about car break-ins. What has been reported to the<br />
LL office? How can we be notified about such incidents in a timely way?<br />
Security Report:<br />
There have been reports of vehicle break-ins recently. As with all emergency or criminal matters, we<br />
stress the importance of contacting the Brown County Sheriff’s Department. We are working with the<br />
Communications Center of the Sheriff’s office for ways to get discrete data focused on <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong>. The<br />
most reliable way for us to get information showing a trend is member reports to the office.<br />
To get security information out, the most immediate response is the use of “Call One Now.” Another is<br />
an email message – a method not used by the lake before, but we have the tools to bring it into being.<br />
The Board is working and addressing this issue, i.e. what method for immediate communication will<br />
work best.
<strong>May</strong>—<strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong> Page 25<br />
Was the lake lowered in early February to inspect the spillway?<br />
Spillway: The reason for the February lowering of the lake was not to inspect the spillway.<br />
Gates Update:<br />
As of this writing, March 28 th , the gates are performing at their best since the first of the year. Since<br />
before the first of the year, the guard house has been keeping a log of incidents and issues associated<br />
with gate problems as a record and as a means to discern patterns. If we accept that logged entries<br />
reflect problem periods and we chart the entries we can see January was a relatively quiet period,<br />
February was very problematic and March is more like January with declining entries. The issue has<br />
improved.<br />
Expense Statement<br />
Operational Budget Execution Through Feb<br />
Category Annual Plan Disbursed % of Total<br />
Personnel 214,071.67 44,319.20 20.70%<br />
Repairs and Maint 93,966.00 15,796.46 16.81%<br />
Utilities 15,447.84 8,207.79 53.13%<br />
Insurance 23,244.24 5,565.37 23.94%<br />
Taxes 16,000.00 8,400.00 52.50%<br />
Fuel, Gas and Milage 9,564.00 2,212.23 23.13%<br />
Supplies 15,600.00 1,914.28 12.27%<br />
Printing and Repro 3,500.00 1,895.00 54.14%<br />
Food and Drink 300.00 19.11 6.37%<br />
Accounting 3,000.00 6,873.75 229.13%<br />
Collection and Lien 10,500.00 868.00 8.27%<br />
Legal Fees 4,992.00 0.00 0.00%<br />
Licenses and Permits 2,902.96 424.16 14.61%<br />
Bank Service Fees 2,496.00 469.15 18.80%<br />
IT 5,328.00 545.88 10.25%<br />
Postage & Delivery 3,200.00 406.34 12.70%<br />
Reserve Fund 64,000.00 0.00 0.00%<br />
Gate Loan repayment 40,000.00 0.00 0.00%<br />
OLCA 600.00 0 0.00%<br />
Outsourced Services 0.00 0.00 0.00%<br />
Dues and Subscrip 160.00 0.00 0.00%<br />
Discretionary Operational Budget 424,106.04<br />
Percentage Spent 23.09%<br />
528,872.71 97,916.72<br />
NOTE: The “operational budget” represents funds collected minus road<br />
assessment dollars and funds raised by activities and deposited for their<br />
use.<br />
“Discretionary Operational Budget represents “operational budget”<br />
minus reserve fund payments and gate loan repayment.<br />
The matrix presented<br />
represents only expenditures<br />
through February. It does not<br />
reflect income, nor does it<br />
represent other large portions<br />
of the budget such as roads<br />
maintenance. It is presented in<br />
this fashion so that you have a<br />
sense of the struggle to stay<br />
within planned boundaries in<br />
an area of budget most<br />
affected by daily decisions,<br />
planned and unplanned<br />
expenditures.<br />
Steve Ackman<br />
General Manager<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> POA<br />
513-875-3435
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What do the colored flags mean and where are they displayed?<br />
Flags Flown for Safety<br />
The use of a Red or Yellow Flag to alert boaters as to the water level of the lake and or any other<br />
conditions that would affect safe boating has been in our rules since 1991. The problem was there was<br />
no mention as to where these were to be placed other than “on various points on the lake.” Some have<br />
even said that a buoy was used in the past.<br />
Last year, the Board approved a flagpole to be installed at the Marina to make it easier and quicker to<br />
let our members know when the lake was closed or limited to “No Wake”. A Member even volunteered<br />
her time and money to make a set of Flags for us. We had hoped to install another in the Main beach<br />
area but were unable due to budget restraints. Mention of this new flagpole was in the <strong>July</strong>-August<br />
2011 edition of The <strong>Legend</strong> and discussed at the spring 2011 Board meeting so everyone would<br />
become familiar with its purpose. We added the use of a Green Flag just so members would know that<br />
boating on the lake was open and not being restricted.<br />
It appears that some members have forgotten that when the Red flag is being flown, it is to alert our<br />
boaters that conditions of the <strong>Lake</strong> are such that it is may be unsafe to be on the lake. After the March<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Board Meeting, someone even went to the extreme of stealing the Red flag that was being flown<br />
because they didn’t agree with it being unsafe, thereby putting others at risk.<br />
The Flags are flown to help our members know that when the lake is either too high or too low there is a<br />
risk of not only damaging our shorelines but also the potential to hit objects just below the surface that<br />
are brought into the lake such as tree limbs etc.<br />
Hopefully you will always see a green flag, but if you see a yellow one, the <strong>Lake</strong> water level is either too<br />
high or too low and the entire <strong>Lake</strong> is a “No Wake” zone. If the Red Flag is flying this means that the<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> is closed to all watercraft due to excessively high or low, water or any other situation that would<br />
require us to close it. We hope to have another flag pole added on the Main beach this summer.<br />
<strong>May</strong> you always see a green flag flying, but if you don’t, please respect the one that is.<br />
Denis Behm<br />
Trustee<br />
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President: Jim Cohen<br />
Vice President: Jimmy Johnson<br />
Secretary: Jane Wyman<br />
Treasurer: John Leininger<br />
Board Members: D. Behm,<br />
S. Dabbelt, D. VanDiver,<br />
J. Ipsaro, B. Knueven<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Property Owners Association.<br />
Board of Trustees Meeting<br />
Minutes<br />
Thursday, January 19, <strong>2012</strong><br />
7:00 p.m.<br />
Trustees absent: J. Cohen, J. Ipsaro,<br />
J. Leininger<br />
Associates in Attendance: S. Ackman<br />
Number of Members in Attendance: 25<br />
J. Johnson: Meeting was called to order by.<br />
J. Wyman: December Minutes approved.<br />
J. Leininger - Treasurer’s Report:<br />
The Treasurer’s Report was presented as well as the budget for <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
<strong>2012</strong>. Motion carried unanimously.<br />
A motion was made (SD) and seconded (DB) to approve the budget for<br />
J. Wyman – Spillway Assessment Vote Results:<br />
Jane was the board member present at the vote counting. All processes were followed by C. Meyer, Chair.<br />
Results were presented: Yes: 300; No: 128. Thanks to all the counters.<br />
Strategic Plan Report:<br />
Sue, Dan and Jane reported on the progress of their respective committees.<br />
S. Ackman – General Manager’s Report:<br />
Steve reported on gate activity. There are two issues that are being addressed 1) Bar code reader head and telephone pedestal<br />
motherboard. Broken gate was discussed and has been reimbursed and a spare is available. He answered several questions from members.<br />
M. Dooloukas- <strong>Legend</strong>:<br />
Mary shared the status of the <strong>Legend</strong>. She asked for volunteers to make it a success.<br />
M. Hopkins – Pride:<br />
Mike discussed the refurbishing of the office upstairs in the clubhouse. He asked permission to remove the half wall and give away the extra<br />
chairs. A motion was made (SD) and seconded (DB) to remove the half wall and give the chairs to Hope. Motion carried unanimously.<br />
Denis Behm- Docks:<br />
Denis requested clarification of docks on landlocked common access lots. Discussion and vote was tabled for further review.<br />
Open Forum:<br />
M. Huyck reported that the fireworks will be on Saturday, <strong>July</strong> 7 th . She asked for input regarding where to put the tent for selling tee shirts etc.<br />
J. Huyck relayed the exercise schedule:<br />
Zumba is 9:00am M,W,F and 10:00 am Saturday; Walk away pounds is 10:00 am M,W,F.<br />
B. Herdman is encouraging us to support Paul Hall for state senator.<br />
T. Burcham and A. Isles – asked for clarification to the Renter’s fee.<br />
G. Meecham also had questions regarding renter’s responsibility.<br />
The Board will look into this and get clarification<br />
B. Young – was concerned about stickers on boats.<br />
The expectations are the same – every boat is to have one.
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President: Jim Cohen<br />
Vice President: Jimmy Johnson<br />
Secretary: Jane Wyman<br />
Treasurer: John Leininger<br />
Board Members: D. Behm,<br />
S. Dabbelt, D. VanDiver,<br />
J. Ipsaro, B. Knueven<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Property Owners Association.<br />
Board of Trustees Meeting<br />
Minutes<br />
Thursday, February 16, <strong>2012</strong><br />
7:00 p.m.<br />
Trustees absent: J. Cohen, J. Ipsaro,<br />
Associates in Attendance: S. Ackman<br />
Number of Members in Attendance: 29<br />
J. Johnson: Meeting was called to order<br />
J. Wyman: December Minutes approved.<br />
J. Leininger – Treasurer’s Report approved.<br />
G. Mason – Spillway:<br />
G. Mason reported on the ODNR’s recommendations: 1) caulk all around the joint and control structure; 2) need an operations, maintenance<br />
and inspection manual for the spillway and dam; 3) Need an emergency action plan. The Engineers needs to give us: 1) a final design of a<br />
topping slab for discharge channel which will stay put under high flows; 2) a recommendation for an investigation to determine what, if any,<br />
significant voids exist under control structure concrete.<br />
S. Dabbelt – Tailgating:<br />
S. Dabbelt explained tailgating reportedly is involved with the gates failure. We are instituting some things that will help the gates function<br />
better but tailgating must stop. A motion was made (SD) and seconded (DV) to institute a fine of $50 for tailgating. Discussion followed<br />
with input from the members. Motion was tabled until gates are more reliable. Sue reinforced the importance of not tailgating.<br />
D. Behm – Registration Forms:<br />
D. Behm thanked Stephanie, Lorena, and Jane for getting data in. He explained the new registration form that will have last year’s information<br />
so all the member would have to do is make changes to the present information.<br />
D. Behm – Land locked docks:<br />
Tabled from the last meeting – a change to the rules (Part D, Section 5) regarding common access dock was presented. It contains what<br />
determines a land locked dock and it would go with the property when sold. A motion was made (DB) and seconded (DV) to change the<br />
rules in SECTION 5: BUILDING CODE RULES Part B. Motion carried unanimously.<br />
D. Behm – <strong>Lake</strong> Patrol:<br />
If anyone is interested in the lake patrol job, let Denis know.<br />
S. Ackman – General Manager’s Report:<br />
Steve gave an update of the gates and meeting with the engineers and ODNR. He opened the floor for questions.<br />
J. Dabbelt - Roads Committee:<br />
Jim explained the roads scheduled for this past fall ( delayed because of all the rain) will be done in the spring and the ones scheduled for the<br />
spring will be done in the fall,<br />
B. Reaves - Fireworks Committee:<br />
Fireworks will be on <strong>July</strong> 7 th .<br />
Becky has also been concerned about emergency responders finding residences and has done some research on this with the local fire<br />
department. Her recommendation is when you call for assistance – give the alphabet local closest to your home especially if you are using a<br />
cell phone.<br />
T. Isles - Fishing Committee:<br />
Tom gave a handout which included the budget for the committee and the kids’ tournament flyer. He stated that he needs help with the kids’<br />
tournament.<br />
Open Forum<br />
Bill Young reminded everyone that there is no fishing in Fichtelberg. He also reminded us that we need a permit to get rid of the geese and we<br />
need rock by the spillway. Steve will see to the permit.<br />
Several fishermen were concerned about the lake level in the past two weeks. They do not want the lake lowered so the coves do not have<br />
water in them.<br />
It was explained the need to have the lake lowered to protect the dam and shoreline. The Board will take their concerns into consideration
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<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Board of Trustees<br />
Embracing the past ~ Managing the present ~ Focused on the future<br />
Term<br />
End Phone e-Mail<br />
President Jim Cohen 2013 875-2566 jim.cohen@lakeloreleiohio.com<br />
Vice-President Jimmy Johnson 2014 875-3715 jimmy.johnson@lakeloreleiohio.com<br />
Treasurer John Leininger <strong>2012</strong> 398-9778 john.leininger@lakeloreleiohio.com<br />
Secretary Jane Wyman 2014 284-8122 jane.wyman@lakeloreleiohio.com<br />
Trustees: Denis Behm 2013 673-8422 denis.behm@lakeloreleiohio.com<br />
Sue Dabbelt 2013 875-3306 sue.dabbelt@lakeloreleiohio.com<br />
John Ipsaro <strong>2012</strong> 698-5104 john.ipsaro@lakeloreleiohio.com<br />
Bob Knueven <strong>2012</strong> 875-2299 bob.knueven@lakeloreleiohio.com<br />
Dan Vandiver 2014 875-2949 dan.vandiver@lakeloreleiohio.com<br />
Steve Ackman, Mike & Dianne Behm, Denis & Chris Behm, Linda Brown, Mary Dookoukas, Julie Erikson, Chuck & Sandy Farmer,<br />
Josie Granger, Carol Green, Kay Haggis, Gerry Harness, Gary & Bert Hetzell, Bill & Beverly Herdman, Mike & Jeannie Hopkins,<br />
Marilyn & John Huyck, Tom Iles, Barbara Liebold, Trina Luce, Meshell McPherson, George Mason, Jena Malone,<br />
Chuck & Glenda Meyers, Fran & Laurel Nimmons, Dennis & Judy Pedicine, Barbara Policastro,<br />
Becky Reaves, Stephanie Robbins, Dave Sherwood, Barbara Siegel, Marilyn Williams, Mike & Cindi Wetzel, Jane Wyman,<br />
Bill Young, John Ipsaro, Carl Mosbaugh, Tom Jackson,<br />
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<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong> Office<br />
Phone: 513-875-3435<br />
Fax: 513-875-4244<br />
General Manager: Steve Ackman<br />
Steve.Ackman@lakeloreleiohio.com<br />
Member Coordinator: Stephanie Robbins<br />
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Administrative Hours:<br />
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If assistance is needed outside these hours please<br />
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<strong>May</strong>—<strong>July</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
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1315 Mann Cove Drive; Fayetteville, OH 45118<br />
Beautiful waterfront property on quiet cove with quick access to 190-acre <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong><br />
Covered patio; boat dock and fish pond on the property<br />
Listed at: $287,000<br />
www.<strong>Lake</strong>house.com<br />
www.ForSaleByOwner.com<br />
Located at <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong>, a gated community,<br />
in Brown County near Fayetteville, Ohio<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong>’s entrance is 14 miles east of<br />
Milford, on Ohio 131, and is only 12 miles<br />
from Mt. Orab.<br />
1 story ranch with walkout finished lower level<br />
● Sq Ft: 1,568 main + 1,568 down<br />
● Yr Built: 1995<br />
● Open Living room/Dining room/Kitchen area<br />
● New granite kitchen counter tops<br />
● Baths: 3 full (2 up and 1 down)<br />
● Bedrooms: 4 (3 up and 1 down)<br />
● Rec Room on lower level—could be made a bedroom<br />
● Garage: 2 car; with generous storage shelves<br />
● Heat: propane gas forced air<br />
● Air conditioner<br />
● Siding: Vinyl<br />
● Roof: Shingle<br />
● Wall to wall carpet<br />
● Open lots on both sides<br />
● Short walk to East Beach<br />
● Optional Culligan Water softener<br />
● Monitored Alarm system<br />
● House is well insulated<br />
● Storage shed: 10’ x 12’ with electric<br />
● 200 amp + 100 amp electrical service<br />
● 30 amp pedestal for RV plug-in<br />
● Time Warner Cable, Internet & telephone package<br />
Semi-Annual fees<br />
● Property Taxes: $1,510<br />
● HOA fees: $375.00
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FOR ALL YOUR<br />
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Promote your business to <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong>’s members<br />
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Business Card $20 •• ¼ Page $40 •• ½ Page $75 •• Full Page $150<br />
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PHOTO CONTEST<br />
The <strong>Legend</strong> of <strong>Lorelei</strong> is sponsoring a Photo<br />
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“Dog Days of Summer.”<br />
Pictures will appear in the next issue of<br />
The <strong>Legend</strong>. Just have your humans send a<br />
picture of how you enjoy “Dog Days of Summer”<br />
to MWet70@aol.com.<br />
Hi, my name is Caesar<br />
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summer at <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Lorelei</strong>.<br />
My dad, Mike, drives<br />
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boat to check out the<br />
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Deadline Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 20, <strong>2012</strong>