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Vice President/Buildings and Grounds

Spring is finally here. I want to work on the access areas. Off-lot owners who want to use theseaccess lots need to volunteer to help keep them up. I will be sending out letters to owners who need toclean up their lots. They have until the spring thaw. Have a safe and happy Spring!.

Janice Bilton

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Secretary

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Bill Thatcher

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Treasurer

Financials are as follows:The LSPOA financials as of January 31, 2015LSPOA Checking - - - - - - - - - - $ 4,229.88Petty Cash - - - - - - - $ 200.00Dam Fund - Savings - - - - - - - - - $ 50,689.57Capital Reserve Account - - - - - - - - $ 7,944.70Operating Reserve - - - - - - - $ 331.51LSPOA Checking w/Huntington Bnk$ 1,190.12Special Road Assessment - - - - - - - - $ 6,432.44Five Year Waterway Cleaning Asses-$ 27,493.74LSPOA Lodge Roof - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 1,038.00LSPOA Lodge Floor - - - - - - - - - - - $ 495.00Bridge Bank Account - - - - - - - - - - -$ 1,561.12Emergency Reserve Fund - - - - - - - - $ 10,139.85Total Current Assets $111,745.93

James Delcamp********************************

Office Report

A reminder to all: Monthly payments for your Dues and/or Assessments are available. Pay-Pal isalso available. Please contact the office for more information at 419-485-5995.Office hours are Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 PM. As of June 2015 the office will beopen on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM thru September. Please limit your business in theoffice to the days we are open. Thanks to all the volunteers who help with the mailings in the office.You are greatly appreciated.

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Maintenance

Waiting on warmer spring weather. Working on the docks and getting them ready to put in the water.The two mowers and the mower for the large tractor are fixed and ready to use. A reminder to allmembers that there is to be no parking on the roads where it will be in the way of the road crews,garbage trucks or EMS. The vehicle(s) will be towed away at the owner’s expense.

Mike Sentle***********************

Legal

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Lake, Dam & Waste Water

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BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

The weather, calendar and sore joints certainly tell us it is winter. But the gardener in us can hardly wait for thesnow to melt and the return of the robins. Now is the time to plan our gardens, whether it is flower, food, shrubsor trees. I saw an interesting article in Fine Gardening that suggested trying to plan a flower garden using thesame color plants. They need to be different heights, color hues and tints and tones.

Most of our small thunderbird signs need to be replaced due to the last two hard winters. Any help cuttingthem out, painting them and putting them in the ground would be appreciated.

One of our biggest jobs this year is to repair the covered bridge by the main entrance. Mike and Randy willassess the damage as soon as the weather permits.

As I am sure you have noticed, the large Thunderbird is in need of some paint. Please let us know if this is ajob you would like to help with.

Just so you know, April is the Beautification’s membership drive. We hope to visit everyone and give you alist of things that need to be done to make our lake beautiful. You pick the job or jobs and do it on your owntime. If you are unable to help, a monetary gift would be appreciated.

It is said that more than 500,000 people are currently growing much of their own food in their yards or ascommunity gardens. I know how happy I am to eat that first tomato or green onion. YUM! Gardening gets usoutside to soak up some vitamin C, get some needed exercise and get rid of the winter Blahs. So buy a seedcatalog, plan a container garden and most of all enjoy the beauty that surrounds Lake Seneca.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 13, 2015—7pm meeting—also the entire month is membership drive and sign up for jobs.May 11, 2015 – 7pm meetingMay 23, 2015—Possible clean up dayJune 27, 2015 – Annual Garage Sale

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME TO ALL THE EVENTS!!


As you spring clean, our lodge is in need of serving bowls, silverware and paper products.

FINAL THOUGHT from ARTHUR BENSON; People who deal with life generously and large-heartedly go on multiplying relationships to the end.Linda DeShetler and Barb Hulisz

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RECREATION COMMITTEE

As of February 28, 2015 we have in the checking account $364.32

Santa’s Visit on December 7th was a lot of fun. Around 20 children participated. Each child received a little bagwith Christmas candy, candy canes and a Christmas pencil. We served cupcakes and punch & coffee after theirvisit with Santa. Don Swiatkowski was Santa and had a lot of fun with the kids.Thanks to Pam Sheets for the cupcakes, Lynn & Nancy Elston for the candy & pencils and Don & CarolSwiatkowski for the punch and candy canes. Thanks to Don for being Santa for the day.

New Year’s Eve, What can I say? Once again, another fun filled event. The potluck at 7:00 pm was wonderfuland the band starting at 8:00 pm was great. Lots of wonderful food, laughter and dancing was had by all. Wehad 50/50 drawings during each break that the band took. Overall, we collected enough money to pay the band$550. What a night! Everyone who attended said they had a great time. There were even some new memberswho attended. For those who couldn’t attend, we really missed you.

It is with mixed emotions that I have made the decision to resign from the Recreation Committee asTreasurer/Secretary. I will be glad to help with this committee, but I will no longer be responsible for planningand executing the activities. There are a few people that think the committee should continue. I’m asking thosepeople to step forward and take over. The committee needs more members, so if there is anyone out there whowould like to participate in the planning and implementation of the activities for the community of Lake Seneca,please contact the LSPOA office.Thanks to all who have helped with and participated in this committee’s activities. Without these volunteers, theactivities would not have happened. I cannot thank you all enough.

HAPPY EASTER everyone! Happy & Safe SPRING/SUMMER to all!!

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FUN HAPPENS AT LAKE SENECA

Why not show everyone you meet what a great place Lake Seneca is to live!! We have T-shirts to sell fromYouth S – Adult XXXL. They come in tie-dye, navy blue and azalea(pink). The cost is $13, except for 2XL

If you prefer hats, we have those too! They are “free-form” khaki hats with Lake Seneca embroidered acrossthe front in navy. They are $20. Both hats and shirts are available for sale at Lake activities and at the AnnualMeeting, Sunday, September 15th. GET YOURS TODAY!!!!! Call Barb Hulisz at 419 485 5205

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SPEED LIMIT FOR ALL VEHICLES AT LAKE SENECA IS 25 MPH.

ALL ATVs, BICYCLES, GOLF CARTS, ETC. HAVE TO HAVE AN ORANGE FLAG.

Flags can be purchased at Do It Best Hardware in Montpelier

ATVs and Snowmobiles May be Used: To cross a highway other than a limited access highway or freeway. On county and township highways whenever approved by those having jurisdictional authority over

them. Off and alongside streets or highways from the place of unloading the vehicle to the place at which it is

intended and authorized to be used. On the berm or shoulder of any highway, other than a limited access highway, or freeway when the

terrain is such that the vehicle can be used safely. On the berm or shoulder of a county or township road when traveling from one area of operation to

another.

ATVs and Snowmobiles May Not be Used: On any limited access highway of freeway or the right-of-way thereof. On any private property without special permission of owner or in any nursery of planting area. On any state controlled land or waters except those which have been posted as permitting snowmobiles

or APVs. On track or right-or-way of any operating railroad. When carrying a loaded or un-cased firearm, bow or other hunting implements. To chase, pursue, capture or kill any animal or wildlife. From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, unless displaying a lighted headlight

and taillight as required under equipment regulations

Welcome to New MembersName Lot#

Christiana Trust 931, 932Corey Goshorn 633, 634, 635Jeffrey & Deborah Joseph 960Travis Martinich 818Shawn & Jaime Worline 709, 710Laura Wright 750


Get Well

Continued well wishes and support to the following friends here at the lake…..

Vicky MooreClare HamHansfort LeggNancy HodgePeggy CoolmanMark WootenJim McCartneyStacy BarberTishie Bernath

Please! Everyone on our list of members who are either going through a serious illness or recoveringfrom a surgical procedure; know that your friends at Lake Seneca are thinking of each and every one ofyou………….

Please let me know if there is anyone else that is ill or having surgery…[email protected]

Deepest SympathyLSPOA members are thinking of you and your families in this time of your loss. May the thoughts andcare of friends comfort you. GOD Bless You.

Lavon Joice – Friday November 14, 2014 Accident on Rt 20 just West of SpokesJohn Raszka’s father Isadore “Rocky” Raszka died December 7, 2014Chuck Mossing’s Brother passed January 14, 2015Pamela Duricek’s husband Chuck passed (unknown date)Jenny and Gary Baker – Jenny’s Mother Winifred Patterson passed away January 17, 2015

Remember: Funeral dinners at the lodge are available for members and their families at no cost to you.Please call Rita Mercer 419 485 1327 or Joe Nell Beggs at 419 485 4725.


Lots for Sale

Lot# 264 – Robert Lewandowski – Best Offer 440-821-7351

Lot #s 583, 584, 585, 600, 681, 862 and 863 – Robert Diver – Phone #517-447-3533 or 517- 409- 4964All of the above lots are on Seneca Drive and only $100 each plus closing costs!

Lot # 569 – Daniel Sgro – nice size lake front lot – make offer – Phone #419-826-6330

Anyone with a lot for sale that they would like to have advertised please call the office 419 485 5995

*All transfer forms can be printed from our web site lakeseneca.org or can be obtained at the office

PLEASE READ BELOW AND FOLLOW!!!!!!

THIS IS A REMINDER TO ALL DOG OWNERS:

There is a leash law! Your dog is not to be found wandering on the road. Per rule 66.21, “Allpets must be confined to the member’s property or under control by owner.” Please carry a bagwhile walking your pet to clean up after him/her.Also try to keep your dogs from barking all hours of the night. Please keep your neighbors inyour thoughts. Thank you!

Dumping of Debris

Do not dump anything on any property other than your own without permission, or it will beplaced back on your property by the LSPOA Association.


LAKE SENECA MEMBERS WISH TO THANK THE MEN AND WOMEN SERVING IN OUR ARMEDFORCES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU & KEEP YOU SAFE FROM HARMIf anyone would like a family member’s name listed that is serving in the military please call Pam Sheets at419 553 0659 and leave a message with their name and branch of service or email at [email protected]

LAKE SENECA FEES and ASSESSMENTS

Membership Fee’s 275.00(yearly) Due April 1st

Lot Fee’s (per lot) 30.00(yearly) Due April 1st

Dam Assessment 350.00(yearly) Due October 1st

Road Assessment 100.00(yearly - 12 years starting 2010) Due August 1st Through 2021

Waterway Cleaning Assessment 145.00 starting June 15, 2013(yearly - 5 years starting 2013) Due August 1st

Bridge Assessment * 120.00(one-time fee) At Closing for New Members

Averages out to be approximately $75.00 per month for a member with 1 lot.

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Charges for Services

Lodge Rental Now $125.00Dock Rental Now $75.00 per seasonDock Space only $35.00Mowing Fee $65 per lot plus a $10 Fuel Surcharge per lotDirt/Sand Delivery fee $50 per load (Association Delivers) plus a $10 Fuel SurchargeBackhoe Rental $150 per hour plus $25 fuel surchargePerk Tests $150 per hour plus $25 fuel surchargePlowing Driveways $30 with waiver signed by the member

Cost for advertising in our newsletter

Ads in Thunderbird will be:Classified ads $ 0.30 per wordLot for sale $ 5.00Business Card $15.001/4 Page $25.001/2 Page $40.001/3 Page $30.00

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the LSPOA office 419 485 5995

SAFETY

Safety flags are available at the office for your ATVs, recreational vehicles and bikes. These flags help driverssee what is over the hill or around the bend. Please follow the State Laws on the speed limits posted aroundLake Seneca. Also please know that when you tear up the back roads with your toys, this is costing allmembers money to fix them

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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

EMAIL ([email protected]) OR CALL THE OFFICE 419-485-5995 WITH ANUPDATE OF YOUR INFORMATION SO WE CAN COMMUNICATE MORE

EFFICIENTLY WITH YOU! WE SEND A GREAT DEAL OF IMPORTANT INFORMATIONVIA EMAIL SO MAKE SURE WE HAVE THAT CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS!!!


WHO DO I CALL?

WATER PROBLEMS:

AQUA OHIO1-877-987-2782

PUCOPublic Utilities Commission

614-466-8202

SECURITY PROBLEMS:

WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFF(NON-EMERGENCY)

419-696-3151EMERGENCY ONLY

911

TAX PROBLEMS:

WILLIAMS COUNTY AUDITOR419-636-5639

LAKE SENECA PROBLEMS:

LSPOA OFFICE419-485-5995

OR ANY TRUSTEE

BEFORE YOU DIG:

OHIO UTILITIES PROTECTION SERVICE1-800-362-2764

DOG WARDEN

419-696-4659

MAINTENANCE REQUEST

If you have any metal of any kind that you want todispose of, please bring to the maintenance shop.They will take it to the recycling center to earn extramoney for the Association.

Also, if you have any old towels, tee shirts, etc. tobe cut up and used for rags, please drop off at themaintenance shop.

Thank you!

Collecting all used oil for recycle. Please drop offat the maintenance gate. Thank you


GUIDE FOR BUILDING PERMITS

Williams County Requires Building Permits For The Following:

1. New Home2. Garage3. Any addition to an existing structure4. Construction o f Decks, Patios, or Porches5. Siding or Replacement of Siding6. Replacement Windows7. Finish of an attic or basement into living area in an existing structure8. Utility sheds that consist of an area of 150 sq. ft. or greater, despite if placed on skids or

a permanent foundation9. Changing of any Roof Line

Lake Seneca Requires Building and/or Excavation Permits for the Following:

1. New Home2. Garage3. Any addition to an existing structure4. Construction of Decks, Patios, or Porches ( Per Deed Restriction #3)5. Siding or Replacement of Siding6. Replacement Windows7. Finish of an attic or basement into living area in an existing structure8. Utility sheds that consist of an area of 150 sq. ft. or greater, despite if placed on skids or

a permanent foundation9. Changing of Roof Line10. Gazebo (On a permanent foundation is considered 2nd building----Per Deed Restriction #2)11. Dock (Maximum length 30 ft.)12. Fence (Also needs approval by the Board)13. Seawall14. Filling of Ditch ( Minimum 8 inch Tile Required )15. Excavation16. Driveway ( Minimum 8 inch Tile per Township/County Requirements ) (Deed Restriction #7

for Easements )

No Building Permit is Required:

1. Steps to lake ( Contact ODNR for regulations )2. Car-Ports ( No permanent foundations; must be able to disassemble and easily move )

As per the building permit, no permit will be issued to anyone not paid up with their dues


L.S.P.O.A. 2014 – 2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEESE-Mail Address: [email protected] Phone: 419-485-5995 Fax 419-485-5990

Website: www.lakeseneca.org Facebook: Lake Seneca-Montpelier, Ohio

POSITION TRUSTEE CHAIRPERSON TELEPHONE

President David Deubner 419-485-3718475 Seneca DrMontpelier, OH 43543

Vice President Janice Bilton Buildings & Grounds 419-485-5195756 Seneca DriveMontpelier, OH 43543

419-485-0819Secretary Bill Thatcher Legal

294 Seneca DrMontpelier, OH 43543

Treasurer James Delcamp Office /Collection 419-485-525309178 County Rd. QPioneer, OH 43554

Trustee Mike Sentle Maintenance/Dredge 419-356-2969614 Seneca DriveMontpelier, OH 43543

Arrowhead Lodge & Office 419-485-5995 Fax 419-485-5990 Office Closed Tuesdays & Thursdays(Hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday (Saturdays 9a.m.-12 p.m. June thru Sept.)

Please limit your business to the days and hours the office is open

Office Manager Carol Swiatkowski 419-485-5995 (office)

North Western Electric, County Rd. D & St. Rte. 576, Bryan OH 43506 419-636-5051

Aqua Ohio, Inc., 8644 Station St. Mentor, OH 44060-4316 440-255-3421 (Fax 440-255-6522)Toll Free 1-877-987-2782

In case of Emergency call Bill Newsome 740-361-0698

Allied Waste/Republic Services –12604 County Rd. G, Bryan, OH 43506 Call 419-636-5207


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 6 Bunco at the lodge 7PM (Bring a snack to pass)April 6 Allied Waste will pick up large items (no construction items such as dry wall pieces etc) must call

ahead and let them know you have a large pick up also. 419-636-5207April 9 Board Meeting at lodge 7PM\April 13 AW RecycleApril 13 Beautification meeting 7PM at the lodgeApril 18 Recycle (corner of P-50)April 26 AW Recycle

May 4 Bunco at the lodge 7PMMay 4 Allied Waste large pick up (don’t forget to call ahead)May 11 Allied Waste (Recycle)May 11 Beautification 7PM at the lodgeMay 14 Board Meeting at lodge 7PMMay 16 Recycle (Corner of P-50)May 25 Memorial Day (members should get a call when they will pick up trash and recycle)

June 1 Bunco at the lodge 7PMJune 1 Allied Waste (special pick up)June 8 Beautification meeting 7PM lodgeJune 8 Allied Waste RecycleJune 11 Board Meeting Lodge 7PMJune 20 Recycle (corner of P-50)June 22 Allied Waste Recycle

SPECIAL NOTES………………….

Neil and Barbara Shamberg are looking for someone to house sit and take care of their 5 dogs, one of which isdisabled. Please call 419 485-4291 if interested.

To all members, the speed limit is 25 MPG at this lake. Please abide by this rule for the safety of the joggersand walkers.

Congratulations to Carol and Don Swiatkowski on the birth of their first Great-Grandaughter Septmber 14,2014. She weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 20” long. Her name is Charlie Ann Swiatkowski.


CHRISTMAS 2014 VISIT WITH SANTA

Santa and Carol Swiatkowski Madison Seigel Aryssa Wilcox

Brytton Patten Aurora Wilcox Mya Taylor

Christmas Letters Allison Patten Stella Fellers


Chance Karr Cambrie (Bambi) Elston Arianna Lewis & Skylar Dunn

Cody Kruse and Devin Cooksie Trinity Lane Caliana Karr

Akaiyan Lewis Emma Lane & Trinity Lane Even Bob Barras saw Santa!


\Courtney Ames Aubree and Iria Legg Serious talk with Santa

Christmas Yard Decoration Contest Winners

1st Place Gary and Rose Cooksey 2nd Place Gary and Jenny Baker


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Don Swiatkowski taking in the money along withenjoying the food


Danny and the BackUp Band Danny Throne

A wonderful time was had by all!

Note: When attending the community functions, feel free to take pictures so we can put them in the Newsletter.


Letter from the Editor…….

As everyone can see, people that attend the activities here at our beautiful lake have a good time. The fellowshipand sharing are the best part of all. We would like to see some of the younger members and their families get moreinvolved. Everyone’s ideas are welcome here.

We are in desperate need of people who will take the time to be on our Board of Trustees as well. I know it is acommitment but isn’t your community worth the effort? It’s easy to say you are busy with work and your familiesbut the value of our lake is at stake here. Won’t you think about this? Any effort is completely welcome.

Thank You,Pam Sheets

Blueberry Coffee Cake3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter

1 egg

2 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup milk

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Cream sugar and butter together. Add egg and mix. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamedmixture alternately with milk. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour into 8 x 8 greased baking dish. Sprinkle with toppingand bake in a preheated oven 375 degrees for approximately one hour for glass dish or until a toothpick tests clean.

Topping.....

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

1/3 cup flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

mix together well and sprinkle on top of cake before baking


Will repair boat and pontoon covers.

Call Rita at 419-551-4081


LAKE SENECA

Order Yours Today!

Available: Screen Print or Embroidered (extra charge)

Tye-Dyed T-Shirts - $15 Screen Printed T-Shirts $13

Sweatshirts - $20 Hooded Sweatshirts - $25

Zippered Hoodies - $35 Golf Polos - $20

All shirts available in a variation of colors and in both

adult and youth sizes. (XXL & XXXL sizes additional $1 or $2 cost).

Free form hat - $20 (Khaki with Lake Seneca embroidered above bill)

For more information, to order or to see samples of the shirts call Barb Hulisz 419-485-5205.

All profits go to the Beautification of Lake Seneca

Order Yours Today!


Lake Seneca Property Owners Association, Inc. Pre Sorted

233 Seneca Dr Standard US Postage

Montpelier, OH 43543 Paid Permit # 233

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Address Sticker Here

All of the these activities are held at the Arrowhead Lodge:

BOARD MEETING - 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM – ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED

BEAUTIFICATION MEETING – 2nd Monday of each Month at 7:00 PM

POTLUCK – 2ND Saturday of each Month at 6:30 PM

RECREATION MEETING – 3RD Monday of each Month at 7:00 PM

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES MEETING – 2nd Wednesday of each Month at 7:00 PM

BUNCO - 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 PM

LSPOA OFFICE HOURS – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, Wednesday & Friday (CLOSED TUES & THURS) 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday – from May 31st to October 1st

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