Calling All Candidates! Wild Acres Lakes has four open seats for the 2016 election. Think you have what it takes to run for the Board? Serving on the Board of Directors is an enormous responsibility. It requires time, dedication, attendance at Board meetings, workshops, committee meetings and emergency meetings. Despite the fact it is a volunteer po-sition, the Board of Directors act as the leaders and decision makers for Wild Acres Lakes. Voting and carrying out the enforcement of the rules and regulations of the Association is a critical part of the job. It’s not something to take lightly! We wel-come applicants who wish to bring their integrity, knowledge, experience and work ethic to the table to help shape the future of Wild Acres!

Section 3.2 NUMBER OF DIRECTORS: TERMS: QUALIFICATIONS There shall be eleven (11) Directors who shall be elected at the annual meeting of the membership and shall serve in such capacity without compensation. Their term shall commence at the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors after the meeting of membership at which time the Board of Directors are elected. Each Director shall hold office until his/her successor is elected or appointed as provided for in these By-Laws unless he/she sooner dies, resigns or is removed from office. Each Director shall be over the age of eighteen (18), shall be a member in good standing of the association and shall be free of any conflict of interest, as provided for in Section 3.6 of these By-Laws. All Directors shall be elected for three (3) years. All members of the Board must pass a criminal history check.

Section 3.5 NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORSNomination for candidates to be members of the Board of Directors shall be made either by a nominating committee to be appointed by the Chairperson or by writ-ten petition signed by at least ten (10) owners in good standing. The nominating committee shall consist of a chairperson, who shall not be a member of the Board of Directors, and two (2) or more additional members in good standing of the Association, provided that a majority of the committee shall not be members of the Board of Directors. A Board member may act as a silent observer at all com-mittee meetings. Non-committee members may only be present at the request of the committee. The nominating committee shall make as many nominations for election to the Board of Directors as shall in its discretion determine, but not less than the number of directors to be elected. Prior to submitting a candidate’s name for nomination, his or her approval shall be received by the Nominating Committee. What to Submit - If you would like to be a candidate, you will need to prepare the following two-page submission: PAGE 1: Name, address and phone number.

PAGE 2: Written statement – no more than 250 words. State your qualifi-cations and your reason(s) for wanting to serve on the Board of Directors. Your statement will be printed as it is typed; we will not alter/edit it before it appears in Wild Acres World. Your statement must be typed and in English. A photo of yourself is optional.

Submissions must be received no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. If you do not meet the submission guidelines, only your name will be published in Wild Acres World. Submit your statement to: WALPOA Nominating Committee, 116 Wild Acres Lakes, Dingmans Ferry PA 18328.

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Recreation ReportBy Roxanne Vario, Recreation Director During the month of January, the Recreation Committee took on the task of cleaning and organizing the clubhouse. I personally want to thank Elaine Fulgieri, Kathy Banz and Joyce Snadecky for helping me organize the office and kitchen. Elaine, Cathy and Joyce also helped to clean the tables and chairs. A special thanks to Mrs. Elizabeth Cook who was also a great help with our chairs. In order to keep our clubhouse looking good and our tables and chairs staying clean, the Recreation Committee and myself ask for everyone’s help. Please refrain from placing your coffee cups and or drinks on chairs. While cleaning the tables, we noticed that some of the stains are from the bingo ink. Please take note and wipe down your tables after bingo is over. Remember this is our community and teamwork is of an essence. A Valentines Day Arts & Crafts event was held on February 13 with Movie Night scheduled directly afterwards featuring the movie “Minions.” We look forward to our next event, our annual “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” followed by an egg hunt. Flyers and information soon to come. Any comments or suggestions are always welcome. You can reach me at 828-7511 or by emailing me at Rvario@wildacreslakes.org

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Dog(s) must be leashed and under control at all times. Public Safety will be issuing citations for violations: Article VIII #2: Pets walked outside the owner’s property, but within Wild Acres, must be leashed and under control at all times.

Article VIII #3: Owners of pets creating a nuisance shall be subject to special assessment/fine.

School Bus Stop Safety Spring is here and kids are still in school. Let’s review the Wild Acres bus stop safety protocol:

• Vehicles must park in a parking spot when dropping off your child.

• Vehicles must stay in their spaces until the bus departs or you are waved out by our public safety officer.

• No double parking.

• No speeding in and out of the parking lot; arrive to your assigned bus times 10 mins early to avoid missing the bus.

• Anyone not obeying our bus stop protocol is subject to a fine.

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Happy BirthdayJanuary 27 – Jack Sheehan (Belated) March 1st – Mike MontagueMarch 2nd – Emili LaBoyMarch 2nd – Pete HeinenMarch 5th – Alina HansMarch 5th – Christina ReyMarch 6th – Felicia ReyMarch 8th – Tylor HeinenMarch 9th – Kierrya EngelsMarch 11th – Chris MiddletonMarch 11th – Jacquelynn FarkasMarch 14th – Trish CielinskiMarch 15th – Florence EversMarch 18th – Janel LlewellynMarch 19th – Ed Anderson Jr.March 19th – Trevor HeinenMarch 23rd – Kristen GillanMarch 24th – Mark SilversteinMarch 25th – Trish DornerMarch 26th – Candice HallidayMarch 27th – Andrew DavanzoMarch 27th – Al Casale

March 28th – Jacqueline MarsilliaMarch 28th – Bailey RyanMarch 29th – Melissa LlewellynMarch 29th – Kenny RyanMarch 30th – Logan Ryan March 31st – Kathy BanzApril 1st – April CielinskiApril 3rd – Samantha OpalkaApril 5th – Christina ReyApril 5th – Dana DavanzoApril 6th – Frank McElrathApril 6th – Kennedy WrightApril 9th – Debbie FerraroApril 9th – Sean PanasiukApril 10th – Dylan EngelsApril 18th – Diego SanchezApril 19th – Ed BanzApril 21st – Elaine FulgieriApril 22nd – Louie ShultzApril 23rd – Robert D. FarkasApril 28th – William BaileyApril 18th – Vanessa Smith Happy AnniversaryApril 11th – Gregg & Vanessa SmithApril 30th – Mike & Jamie Montague

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WILD ACRES LAKES P.O.A.

Balance Sheet as of 12/31/15ASSETS 10000-000 PETTY CASH .......................................................................$1,181.01 10001-000 PETTY CASH FRONT DESK ...................................................... 401.00 10007-000 CONCESSION BANK P1 ........................................................... 130.00 10008-000 P2 CONCESSION BANK ........................................................... 200.00 10600-000 WELLS FARGO BANK OPERATING ...................................... 18,104.57 10651-000 NBT BANK OPERATIING ..................................................... 39,418.75 10710-000 DIME BANK PAYROLL ACCOUNT ....................................... 11,180.04 10720-000 DIME BANK RENTER BOND ACCOUNT .............................. 61,475.96 10740-000 DIME BANK BUILDERS ACCOUNT ...................................... 10,288.68 10750-000 DIME BANK OPERATING ACCOUNT ................................. 442,984.78 11000-000 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ............................................... 2,049,889.47 11001-000 RESERVE FOR UNCOLLECTABLE .................................. (2,049,889.47) TOTAL ASSETS ............................................................. 585,364.79

LIABILITIES & EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES 20600-000 REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS ....................................................... $562.50 20720-000 ESCROW RENTAL DEPOSITS ...............................................62,741.78 28005-000 CAPITAL TRANSFER FEES ..................................................... 6,050.00 28010-000 DAM ASSESSMENTS .............................................................5,167.49 29000-000 PREPAID OWNER ASSESSMENTS ....................................... 15,526.30 Subtotal Current Liab. ....................................................... 90,048.07 RESERVES Subtotal Reserves ...................................................................... 0.00 EQUITY 39000-000 Retained Earnings ............................................................. 15,396.13 39001-000 UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE ...........................................67,359.30 39002-000 SURPLUS TRANSFER ......................................................... (82,755.00) Current Year Net Income/(Loss) ...................................... 495,316.29 Subtotal Equity ................................................................ 495,316.72 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY ....................................... 585,364.79

WILD ACRES LAKES P.O.A.

Balance Sheet as of 1/31/16ASSETS 10000-000 PETTY CASH ........................................................................$1,181.01 10001-000 PETTY CASH FRONT DESK ...................................................... 401.00 10007-000 CONCESSION BANK P1 ........................................................... 130.00 10008-000 P2 CONCESSION BANK ........................................................... 200.00 10600-000 WELLS FARGO BANK OPERATING ...................................... 18,105.34 10651-000 NBT BANK OPERATIING ..................................................... 39,422.10 10710-000 DIME BANK PAYROLL ACCOUNT ........................................10,743.93 10720-000 DIME BANK RENTER BOND ACCOUNT .............................. 61,475.96 10740-000 DIME BANK BUILDERS ACCOUNT ...................................... 10,289.11 10750-000 DIME BANK OPERATING ACCOUNT ................................. 102,168.87 10760-000 DIME BANK OPERATING CDARS #1 ................................. 249,481.00 11000-000 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ............................................... 2,049,548.03 11001-000 RESERVE FOR UNCOLLECTABLE .................................. (2,049,548.03) TOTAL ASSETS .............................................................. 493,598.32

LIABILITIES & EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES 20600-000 REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS ....................................................... $562.50 20720-000 ESCROW RENTAL DEPOSITS ...............................................62,741.78 28005-000 CAPITAL TRANSFER FEES ..................................................... 4,350.00 28010-000 DAM ASSESSMENTS ............................................................ 3,800.63 29000-000 PREPAID OWNER ASSESSMENTS ....................................... 22,291.79 Subtotal Current Liab. ........................................................ 93,746.70 RESERVES Subtotal Reserves ...................................................................... 0.00 EQUITY 39000-000 Retained Earnings ............................................................. 15,396.13 39001-000 UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE ...........................................67,359.30 39002-000 SURPLUS TRANSFER ......................................................... (82,755.00) Current Year Net Income/(Loss) ...................................... 399,851.19 Subtotal Equity ................................................................ 399,851.62 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY ....................................... 493,598.32

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Public Safety StatsJanuary 2016 Patrol Activity Incidents Citations

Medical ........................................ 11 ............................ 11 .............................. 0 Code Violations .............................. 6 .............................. 6 .............................. 5 Domestic Dispute ........................... 3 .............................. 3 .............................. 0 Odor Investigation ......................... 1 .............................. 1 .............................. 0 Dog Complaint ............................... 7 .............................. 3 .............................. 1 Resident Assist ............................... 6 .............................. 2 .............................. 0 Suspicious Person/Act .................... 9 .............................. 3 .............................. 0 Cruelty To Animals ......................... 4 .............................. 2 .............................. 0 Noise Complaint ............................. 1 .............................. 0 .............................. 1 Alarm .............................................. 4 .............................. 4 .............................. 0 Residential Flooding ....................... 4 .............................. 3 .............................. 0 Break-In / Theft .............................. 2 .............................. 0 .............................. 0 Traffic Violation .............................. 5 .............................. 5 ............................ 10 Mv Accident ................................... 4 .............................. 4 .............................. 0 Wildlife ........................................... 1 .............................. 0 .............................. 0 Power Outages ............................... 1 .............................. 0 .............................. 0 Disruptive Behavior ........................ 3 .............................. 3 .............................. 3 Traffic Control ................................ 3 .............................. 0 .............................. 0 Vandalism ....................................... 1 .............................. 1 .............................. 0 Road Obstruction ........................... 3 .............................. 0 .............................. 0 Theft Of Property ........................... 1 .............................. 1 .............................. 0 Total Calls / Reports ................... 80 .......................... 52 .......................... 20 (10 Warnings)

Planning to Rent Your Home? (On your own or through a Realtor)If so, please stop by the Administration Office to fill out the proper forms. This information not only assists us in identifying non-prop-erty owners on your property, it also protects you against unlawful use of or entry to your home in your absence. These forms help save us, you and your renters unnecessary embarrassment, frustration and the conducting of unlawful acts within our community.

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Thank you to Kyle Wright from Delaware Valley Emergency Services for taking the time to train our staff in important life saving skills. Lt. Sean Panasiuk, Officer John Crawn, Officer Stephen Zabriskie and Recreation Director Roxanna Vario are now certified in CPR, AED and First Aid.

Important Phone Numbersand Contact Information

Wild Acres Administration Office ....................................................... 570-828-7511 Wild Acres Public Safety (Non-Emergency) ........................................570-828-9052 Wild Acres Public Safety (EMERGENCY) ............................................. 570-828-9700 Wild Acres Website ............................................................www.wildacreslakes.org Wild Acres Administration Email ................................... admin@wildacreslakes.org Delaware Township Volunteer Ambulance ........................................570-828-2345 Delaware Township Fire Department ................................................. 570-828-2223 Delaware Township Offices ................................................................ 570-828-2347 Dingmans Ferry Post Office ................................................................ 570-828-2812 Verizon ............................................................................................... 800-483-5000 Met-Ed Electric ................................................................................... 800-545-7741

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Thursday March 31, Friday April 1and Monday April 4 (if needed)

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Stop by the office or call 570-828-7511 to sign upMake checks payable to: Cheryl Switzer

Upcoming Board Meetings Board Meetings are held in the Wild Acres Clubhouse at 10:00 a.m. unless noted otherwise. To attend Board Meetings, members must be in good standing and wear their current WALPOA badge.

• March 19, 2016 • April 16, 2016 • May 21, 2016 • June 11, 2016: 11:00am (Annual Election) • June 18, 2016 • July 16, 2016

• August 20, 2016 • September 17, 2016 • October 1, 2016: 11:00am (General Membership meeting) • October 15, 2016 • November 19, 2016 • December 17, 2016

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Easter Facts and TraditionsBy Bernice Jala Let’s start with the Eas-ter Bunny. The Bible makes no mention of a long-eared, short-tailed creature who delivers decorated eggs to well-behaved children on Easter Sunday; never-theless, the Easter bunny has become a prominent symbol of Christianity’s most important holiday. The exact origins of this mythical mammal are unclear, but rabbits, known to be prolific procreators, are an ancient symbol of fertility and new life. According to some sources, the Easter bunny first arrived in America in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and transported their tradition of an egg-laying hare called “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws.” Their children made nests in which this creature could lay its colored eggs. Eventu-ally, the custom spread across the U.S. and the fabled rabbit’s Easter morning deliveries expanded to include chocolate and other types of candy and gifts, while decorated baskets replaced nests. Additionally, children often left out carrots for the bunny in case he got hungry from all his hopping. Easter is the second best-selling candy holiday in America, after Halloween. Among the most popular sweet treats associated with this day are chocolate eggs, which date back to early 19th century Europe. Eggs have long been associated with Easter as a

symbol of new life and Jesus’ resurrection. Another egg-shaped candy, the jellybean, became associated with Easter in the 1930s (although the jellybean’s origins reportedly date all the way back to a Biblical-era concoc-tion called a Turkish Delight).

According to the National Confectioners Association, over 16

billion jellybeans are made in the U.S. each year for Easter, enough to fill a giant egg measuring 89 feet high and 60 feet wide. For the past decade, the top-selling non-chocolate Easter candy has been the marsh-mallow Peep, a sugary, pastel-colored confection. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based candy manufacturer Just Born (founded by Russian immigrant Sam Born in 1923) began selling Peeps in the 1950s. The original Peeps were handmade, marshmallow-flavored yellow chicks, but other shapes and flavors were later introduced, including chocolate mousse bunnies. The largest Easter egg ever made was over 25 feet high and weighed over 8,000 pounds. It was built out of chocolate and marshmallow and supported by an internal steel frame. In New York City, the Easter Parade tradition dates back to the mid-1800s, when the upper crust of society would attend Easter services at various Fifth Avenue churches then stroll outside afterward, showing off their new spring outfits and hats. Average citizens started showing up along Fifth Avenue to check out the action. The tradition reached its peak by the mid-20th century, and in 1948, the popular film Easter Parade was released, starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland and featuring the music of Irving Berlin. The title song includes the lyrics: “In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it/You’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.” The Easter Parade tradition lives on in Manhattan, with Fifth Avenue from 49th Street to 57th Street being shut down during the day to traffic. Participants often sport elaborately decorated bonnets and hats. The event has no religious significance, but sources note that Easter processions have been a part of Christianity since its earliest days. Today, other cities across America also have their own parades. Many families consider the Easter Bunny as a sort of springtime Santa Claus. The religious connection between the two holidays is obvious: Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ and Easter celebrates his resurrection. Both figures reward children with candy and treats for good behavior. These charac-ters also share a unique distinction: snacks are left out for them the night before. Santa tends to receive milk and cookies, while the Easter Bunny gets carrots. We even present gifts in the same way for each holiday; Christmas stockings and Easter baskets are usu-ally filled with similar items. (Information obtained from various web sites.)

Some Thoughts about the ShamrockBy Bernice Jala The shamrock is the most identifiable symbol of Ireland. Shamrock comes from the Irish Gaelic word Seamrog, a work that refers to the plant’s three leaves. The shamrock as the symbol of Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day is partly due to the natural abundance of clover plants in the country, but largely due to its strong association with Christianity.

Legend says St. Pat-rick used the shamrock to visual illustrate the concept of the Trinity (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) when trying to convert polytheistic pagans to Christianity. In Christianity, God is three persons, but it’s not the same as three gods. The simple analogy is thought to have helped non-Christians under-stand a fundamental element of the Christian religion. Whether or not this story is true, the sham-rock is regarded as the national plant of Ireland and always worn on St. Patrick’s Day. (Information obtained from hellokids.com)

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Our Little Park in the Wild (Acres)By Barbara Bonney Some dogs have jobs. They guide the blind, herd the sheep and even do police work. But most pets spend their days sleeping – not by choice but from boredom. Like their owners, they enjoy getting off the couch, playing and socializing. But you’re busy. You’d like to give him more of your time... but what is the answer? Last summer WALPOA gave us an answer when our latest recreational area opened – our dog park! Located at the intersection of Mountain

Drive and Hilltop Drive, our park has two separate fenced in areas where dogs of all siz-es and all ages can run and play. Here they form friendships as do their owners. The park has its own Facebook page: WALPOA Dog Park. Here you can share infor-mation with other pet owners, ask questions or post your pet photos Although you and your dog can visit the park by yourselves, you’ll find it more enjoyable when other dogs,

and people, are present. Many members go to the FB page and post times when they will be heading to the park so others will join them. Balls are thrown, races are run and there is even the occasional tug of war as seen in the photos above! Believe me, seeing your pet running free and happily playing with other dogs, an important step in canine socialization, will give you great pleasure. Dog Park activities give your pet a constructive way of releasing pent up en-ergy allowing him/her to become a calmer, less destructive family pet. At the park you will find chairs and benches, balls, and trash facilities. The park is open from

dusk till dawn and admission is free. To become a member just stop at the office showing proof of licensing and vaccinations. Registra-tion fee is $10 for the first year and a $5 annual fee thereafter; you will receive a tag identifying your pup as a valued member of our community. Hope to see you there! Finding the Dog Park: From Wild Acres Drive, turn left on to Forest. Follow the road around the bend and up the hill and you’ll

be on Spring. Pass the two stop signs and continue along until you reach Hilltop Drive. Turn left and continue to the end of the road. The dog park will be on your left.

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Category: People/FamilyWinner: Tara Alber

Category: Nature/SceneryWinner: Eugenia Kazarnovskaya

And The Winners Are…By Bernice Jala

The Communication Committee is proud to announce the winners of our Photo Con-test. The four categories were: People/Family, Animals/Pets, Nature/Scenery and Kids fourteen and under. Each winner received a mug with a copy of their photo imprinted on it.

Category: Animals/PetsWinner: Lisa Genyuk

Category: KidsWinner: Amanda Hooton

I would like to say thank you to all of the people who entered their photos. It was not easy for our judges: Ed & Kathy Banz, Joyce Snadecky, Joe Jala and a special thanks to Judge Barbara Bonney. She received and organized all of the photos to help our judges see and review all of the great photos that were entered into the contest.

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WALPOA B.O.D. MeetingDecember 19, 2015Attendance - Present: Felix Rey, Joe Jala, Elaine Fulgeri, Nancy Janiec, Floyd Lee, Margurite Nemeth, Joyce Snadecky, Bob Tracy. Absent: Vladimir Petrushin, Rena Biedrzycki (excused religious observation)

1 - Motion to approve November Open Meeting Minutes with amendment that Nancy Janiec absence is excused for work.Floyd Lee/Elaine Fulgieri 2ndYES Votes: JJ, JS, EF, FL, BT, BV, MNAbstain: NJMotion Passes

2 - Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report.Floyd Lee/Nancy Janiec 2ndUnanimous; Motion Passes

3 - Motion to put out new bid on Clubhouse roof.Floyd Lee/Nancy Janiec 2ndUnanimous; Motion Passes

4 - Motion to accept copier contract for Administration office (see attached contract).Nancy Janiec/Joyce Snadecky 2ndUnanimous; Motion Passes

5 - Motion to have Maintenance demolish Annex Building upon attorney review.Floyd Lee/Nancy Janiec 2ndYES Votes: JJ, JS, EF, FL, BT, BVNO Votes: NJ, MNMotion Passes

6 - Motion to adjourn meeting.Floyd Lee/Elaine Fulgieri 2ndUnanimous; Motion Passes

WALPOA B.O.D. MeetingJanuary 16, 2016Attendance - Present: Felix Rey, Floyd Lee, Nancy Janiec, Margurite Nemeth, Joyce Snadecky, Elaine Fulgeri, Joe Jala, Bob Tracy, Rena Biedrzycki. Absent: Vladimir Petrushin, Bill Vanderwerff

1 - Motion to accept Open Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2015.Marguerite Nemeth/Nancy Janiec 2ndUnanimous; Motion Passes

2 - Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report.Floyd Lee/Joyce Snadecky 2ndYES Votes: FL, JJ, MN, BT, JS, EFAbstain: NJMotion Passes*Rena Biedrzycki arrives at 10:15

3 - Motion to approve raffle (ex 50/50) for Architectural & Environmental Committee for 30 days from start of raffle to be put in separate bank account.Nancy Janiec/Rena Biedrzycki 2ndUnanimous; Motion Passes

4 - Motion to amend budget to add line item for Architectural & Environmental Committee for 2017 budget.Marguerite Nemeth/Nancy Janiec 2ndUnanimous; Motion Passes

5 - Motion to accept write off of Blk 602 Lot 21 in the amount of $812.43.Floyd Lee/Elaine Fulgeri 2ndUnanimous; Motion Passes

6 - Motion to accept write off of Blk 1002 Lot 04 in the amount of $725.50.Floyd Lee/Rena Biedrzycki 2ndUnanimous; Motion Passes

7 - Motion to accept deed back on Blk 801 Lot 43 total amount owed $0.00.Marguerite Nemeth/Rena Biedrzycki 2nd Unanimous; Motion Passes

8 - Motion to approve Accountant Owens October compilation.Rena Biedrzycki/Joyce Snadecky 2ndUnanimous; Motion Passes

9 - Motion to accept resignation of Rena Biedrzycki.Nancy Janiec/Joyce Snadecky 2ndYES Votes: JJ, NJ, JS, EFNO Votes: FL, MN, BTMotion Passes

10 - Motion to adjourn meeting.Nancy Janiec/Marguerite Nemeth 2ndUnanimous; Motion Passes

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Can SafetyBy Bernice Jala I know that there are a lot of us that are concerned when we arrive home from grocery shop-ping and find a dented can in our bag. So I thought I would do some research on just how safe is it to use what’s in the can. True or False: Some cans with dents cause food to be unsafe to eat. This is true; how-ever, there are simple evaluation techniques that can be used to determine if the food will be safe or unsafe. How does canned food become unsafe? When a can is dented near a seam or a junc-tion, it makes it possible for air to enter the can. A sharp dent can cause a pinhole in the can, which could also allow air to enter. This air, combined with the moisture in the can, allows the growth of microorganisms. These microorganisms cannot be killed by cooking. Consumption of this food could potentially result in botulism. Cans that are bulging or have rust that will not wipe off are also deemed unsafe.

(Information obtained from food-finders.org)

How can I tell if a dented can is safe?Feel the can and visually inspect it.

SAFE cans have: • Smooth dents • Dents that are not on the seam • Dents that do not compromise can junctures

DISCARD cans with: • Dent on seam • Dent where side and end meet • Sharp dent • Swelling or bulging • Rust that does not wipe offWHEN IN DOUBT THROW IT OUT!

Boat Racks• All boats must be removed from boat racks by November 1, 2015. • If you have a boat rack and would like to rent

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• As of May 1, 2016, any rack for which rent has not been paid, will be rented on a first-come, first-served basis.

• No racks will be “saved” for any resident. Any questions call the office at 570-828-7511.

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Welcome New Residents! Welcome all the new residents who have purchased homes in Wild Acres. We hope that your first few months here have been happy ones and that your move went smoothly. As you continue to live in Wild Acres, please try to get acquainted with your neighbors and our Wild Acres staff. Pick up an activity calendar and join in on some of our events. such as aquacise, dances, bingo and bus trips. Board Meetings are the third Saturday of every month at 10:00am at the Clubhouse and are open to all members in good standing. This is where your voice can be heard. Committee Meetings are announced on the marquee at the front entrance and the activity calendar as well as our website, www.wildacreslakes.org.

If you have any sug-gestions, please stop in the office or take advantage of our drop box, located outside of the Administration Office. Office hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday-Saturday. Please don’t hesitate to call the office with any questions or con-cerns!

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Well it’s March, and March always brings St. Patrick’s Day. Here are some traditional recipes that help make this day special.

Irish Soda BreadContributor: Alina Hands

Ingredients: 3½ cups flour ½ cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sour cream 2 eggs ¾ cup raisins ¼ rye seeds (optional)Directions:

• Sift together dry ingredients; make a well and add sour cream and eggs. Mix vigorously. Batter will be sticky. Add raisins.

• Put batter in a greased 9-inch cake pan. Make a cross in top of batter. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.

Irish Pub Salad RecipeIngredients: ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 to 3 teaspoons water 8 cups torn Boston or Bibb lettuce 6 cups selected pickled beets, pickled green beans, sliced cucumber, diced tomatoes, shredded cabbage and sliced onions--your choice! 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, sliced 4 ounces cheddar cheeseDirections:

• Mix together the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, tarragon, mustard, and water in a small bowl.

• In a large bowl, add the lettuce with other toppings, or make 4 individual salads.• Drizzle salad dressing over the salad; serve!

Corned BeefContributor: Bob Dufour

Choose cuts that are not too fat.The best cuts are from the ribs and brisket.

• Tie securely in shape. Wash under running water. Cover with cold water and bring slowly to boiling point. Boil 5 minutes, remove scum, reduce heat, add a bottle of good beer, and simmer until tender (3 or 4 hours).

• Cool slightly in water in which it was cooked. Remove from kettle.

• To the cooking broth add pared potatoes, carrots, and turnips. If they are small, leave whole. Otherwise, slice. Cook 15 minutes. Add cabbage, quartered and cored.

• Cook until all vegetables are tender (10 to 20 minutes longer). • Put meat on platter. Arrange vegetables neatly around it. • For added color and flavor, serve hot buttered beets or pickled beets or your

favorite muster sauce.

Old Fashioned Irish TrifleContributor: Jocelyn Sandor

Ingredients: One 2 lb. Sponge loaf/cake ¼ lb. block Raspberry Jell-O 1 lb. tin Fruit Cocktail (drain, but keep juice) 4 tablespoons Sherry (optional) 1 lb. Ready to serve Custard 170 ml carton Cream (whipped)Directions:

• Dissolve jelly in 1¼ cups boiling water, stirring well. Add juice from drained fruit, and sherry.

• Break up the sponge and arrange in the base of a large glass bowl.• Pour the jelly mixture over the sponge. Press down well with the back of a spoon

and smooth the top. Allow to set.• Place the fruit cocktail on top, then pour the custard and spread evenly. Next,

pour the whipped cream on top.• Decorate with green sprinkles and grated chocolate.

This is a lovely and light cocktail that tastes as good as it looks.

Irish RoseIngredients: 1 ounce lime juice 1 ounce pomegranate syrup 6 ounce ginger ale 1 ounce Irish WhiskyDirections:

• Mix all of the ingredients together and pour the drink over ice.

If any of our members have a special recipe they would like to place in Recipe Corner, please feel free to call Bernice at 828-6686 or drop it off at the office.

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