LETTER  FROM  THE  PRESIDENT    By  Gordon  Small,  PPPA  President    Email  -­‐  gordon.small@yahoo.com  January  20,  2013 Happy   New   Year   Everyone!   I   am   honored   to   have  started   my   first   year   as   President   of   the   Pleasant  Pond  Protective  Association.   A  little  about  me:  Like  many  of  you,  Pleasant  Pond  is  like   a   second   home   for  me.   I   have   been   coming   to  the   pond   since   I  was   born,  with  my  parents   Shawn  and  Mary   Small.   For   the   past   7   years,   I   have   called  Madison,   Maine,   my   home   with   my   son   Tristan.   I  have  been  teaching  in  this  area  for  the  past  7  years.  I  am   currently   midway   through   my   first   year   at  Skowhegan   Area   High   School   teaching   math.   I   also  have   had   the   honor   of   coaching   the  math   team   as  well   as   the   ice   hockey   team   this   year.   Needless   to  say,  I  have  had  a  busy  winter  and  have  been  missing  out   on   my   weekend   trips   to   the   pond.   Now   you  know  a   little  bit  about  me  and  I  hope  I  get  to  know  you  as  well.   One   thing   I   would   like   to   improve   on   in   the   next  couple  years  is  the  Family  Day,  currently  at  the  boat  landing.  This  past  year,  I  was  unable  to  help  out  due  to  a  wedding  in  the  family.  This  year,  I  would  like  to  increase  the  activities  and  participation.  I  have  great  memories  of  past  family  days  when  I  was  child  with  several   games,   races,   scavenger   hunts,   etc.   I   am   in  hopes   to   start   up   a   committee   this   year   for   those  that   are   interested   in   joining.   Please   contact  me   if  you  are  interested.     This  fall  was  busy  with  the  repairs  to  the  dam,  which  came  out  great!   I  would   like   to  give  a  big   thanks   to  Steve   Small,   Todd   Bayreuther   and   everyone   that  contributed   to   the   organization   and   completion   of  the  project.  Job  well  done!    

   Special  thanks  to  Chuck  Piper  for  all  your  hard  work  and   dedication   to   our   boat   landing.   You   are   an  inspiration   to   us   all   that   dedicate   our   time   to   the  association,  thank  you  again!     In   the  coming  years   I  hope   to  make   the  association  proud  to  have  me  as  their  president  and  improve  the  quality  of  life  at  the  pond.  But  that  last  part  is  going  to   be   tough,   it   is   always   a   great   life   at   the   pond!  Hope  to  see  you  all  soon!                    SECRETARY/TREASURER  REPORT  By  Craig  Dickstein    Membership    We   currently   have   124   members;   as   strong   as   we  have  ever  been.     I  do  want   to   take  this  opportunity  to   thank   those  members   that   contribute  more   than  the  required  membership  dues  of  $25.    I  do  not  book  this   overage   as   a   ‘contribution’,   but   do   want   to  acknowledge   that   this   happens.     Kudos   to   those  benefactors;  you  know  who  you  are!    Membership  Renewal  Please  remember  that  this  newsletter  is  the  primary  vehicle   for   solicitation   of   your   2013   membership  dues.     So,   for   those   receiving   a   hardcopy   of   the  Newsletter,  tear  off  the  last  page  and  mail  it  in  with  any  demographic  changes  you  may  have,  along  with  your  check.    For  our  friends  receiving  this  document  by   email,   do   it   now!     It   is   not   that   painful   and  procrastination  leads  to  forgetfulness.        A   benefit   of   early   membership   renewal   is   that   the  Boat  Launch  volunteers  will  have  you  on  the  list  for  a  hassle  free  process  of  getting  your  boat  on  the  Pond  for  the  season.    Also,  remember  that  membership  is  not  ‘camp’  based,  but  rather  ‘family’  based,  where  a  

family  is  defined  as  being  an  adult  21+  years  old  with  any  associated  spouse  and  children.      Financials  You  will   find  attached   to   the  end  of   this  newsletter  the   2012   year-­‐end   statement.       Please   note   the  major  expenditure  for  the  dam  restoration  project.    I  chose  to  fund  this  project  from  the  checking  account  rather  than  cash  in  our  Certificates  of  Deposits  (CDs).    The   downside   of   this   decision   is   that   the   checking  account   is   at   an   all-­‐time   low.     To   correct   this  situation,   I   urge   you   to   quickly   send   in   your   2013  dues   so   that  we  may   replenish   the   coffers   prior   to  incurring   expenses   for   the   2013   summer   season.    Please   take  a  moment  now  to  write   that   check  and  pop   it   into   an   envelope   to   PPPA,   PO   Box   26,  Caratunk,  ME    04925.    Notable  Items  A  long  overdue  chore  for  me  this  winter  is  to  realign  access   to  our  bank   safe  deposit   box.    All  was   going  well   until   I   realized   that   I   do   not   have   a   key   to   the  box.    So  …  do  any  of  you  know  of  the  whereabouts  of  the  two  keys   that   the  bank  believes  we  have   in  our  possession?    A  mystery   that  needs  quick  resolution;  any  help  would  be  appreciated.    Please  feel  free  to  write  me  at  PO  Box  36,  Caratunk,  ME   04925   or   craig.donna@myfairpoint.net     should  you  have  any  questions  that  I  may  be  able  to  answer.    Hope  to  see  you  all  at   the  2013  Annual  Meeting  on  August  3.      FISH  COMMITTEE  REPORT  By  Shawn  Small,  Chairman  

 

A  short  report  this  year.    The  Fish  Committee  did  not  meet   last   year   so   this   report   contains  my   thoughts  which  may  or  may  not  be  the  opinion  of  the  rest  of  the  Committee.    Firstly,   an   update   on   the   IF&W   and   fish   stocking  debacle.     As   I   reported   at   the   Association   2011  meeting   our   previous   efforts   failed   because   the  Legislative   Representative   for   the   PPond   area   was  either  not  supportive  or  not  aware  of  our  efforts.    In  order   to   be   successful   in   restoring   fish   stocking  we  need   to   gain   the   support   of   the   either   or   both   of  Caratunk’s   Legislative   Members   who   are  Representative   Larry   Dunphy   and   Senator   Nancy  Sullivan.    This  has  still  not  been  done.      

I  do  not   fish  Pleasant  Pond  during  open  water  but   I  do  ice  fish  and  talk  with  a  lot  of  ice  fishermen  in  the  winter.   Fishing   has   been   slow   this   year.     Today   I  visited  two  ice  fishing  parties  with  four  fishermen  in  each   party.     They   had   only   caught   one   Lake   Trout  about  17  inches  long.      The   number   of   ice   fishermen   has   been   way   down,  partly   due   to   the   lack   of   ice.     On   January   18   there  was  5   to  8   inches  of   ice  most   everywhere   however  on   Sparks   Point   I   found   a   couple   of   areas   20   to   30  feet  wide  with  only  1  to  1  ½  inches  of  ice.    This  is  due  to  a  pressure  ridge  that  opens  up   in  this  area  about  every  year.  This  is  why  Pleasant  Pond  is  a  dangerous  pond   for   snowmobiling   and   ice   fishing.   Today,  January   25,   the   entire   pond   seems   to   have   8   to   12  inches   of   ice.   .     This  morning   at   7:00  AM   it  was   15  degrees  below  zero  so  more  ice  is  forming  every  day.    Also   the   rock   in   front   of   Mike   Bateman’s   and   Hal  Hepler’s  camp  is  now  a  mound  in  the  ice  due  to  the  low  water  resulting  from  the  dam  repair.    Hitting  this  with  a  speeding  snow  sled  would  not  be  a  good  thing  (see  picture  below  taken  in  the  fall).    Please  be  careful   if  you  are  driving  a  snow  machine  on  the  Pond.      

 Rocks   in   front   of  Michael   Bateman’s   and   Hal   Hepler’s   camp  with   blue  Nalgene  bottle  on  rock  to  show  perspective.  These  rocks  are  now  above  the  ice  and  dangerous.  Photo  by  Donna  Dickstein  10/25/12.  

   DAM  COMMITTTEE  REPORT  By  Todd  Bayreuther,  Chairman   The   replacement   of   the   concrete   guides   that   hold  the   boards   in   the   dam   is   complete.   The   original  contractor   the   Board   of   Directors   authorized   to  complete   the  work   had   issues   that   precluded   them  from  starting  the  work  this  fall.  Steve  Small  was  able  

to  arrange   for  H.  E.  Callahan  Construction  Co.   (HEC)  of   Auburn,   Maine   to   look   at   the   work   submit   a  proposal.  The  water   in   the   lake  was  down,   ready  to  complete  the  work.  A  purchase  order  was   issued  to  HEC   to   do   the  work.   All   of   the   documentation  was  exchanged   and   the   work   was   started   after  Thanksgiving.  When   all  was   done  HEC   held   to   their  proposal   and   the   work   was   completed   for   the  $10,000  budgeted.    The   boards   are   back   in   the   slots   to   an   elevation  twelve   inches   below   normal   high   water   for   the  winter.  The  remaining  boards  will  be  put  in  place  this  spring   bring   the   water   up   to   normal   water   level  during  spring  run-­‐off.  All  of  the  work  completed  will  make   the   control   of   the   water   lever   safer   for   the  dam   operators.   The   debris   grates   up   stream   of   the  slots  have  deteriorated  over  time  and  no   longer  are  structurally   sound.   We   need   to   replace   the   grates  this  summer.    The   vast   majority   of   the   work   pertaining   to  overseeing  the  work  and  directing  HEC  was  done  by  Steve  Small.  If  it  was  not  for  Steve’s  dedication  to  the  process   and   his   expansive   knowledge   of   dams   in  general  the  project  would  have  not  been  completed  this  fall.  I  appreciate  and  thank  Steve  for  his  years  of  determination   and   time   maintaining   the   dam   on  Pleasant  Pond.    

Steve  Small  checking  the  newly  completed  dam  on  December  6,  2012  –  just  before  the  first  snowstorm.    Photo  by  Donna  Dickstein  

   BOAT  LAUNCH  COMMITTEE  REPORT    By  Chuck  Piper,  Member    The  launch  season  opened   on  May  15th  2012   with  the   same  routine   of   putting  up  the   signs,  getting  volunteers   to   install   the   docking   system   and  preparing   for   use   by   boaters   wanting   to   gain  entrance   to   the   pond.  

 The  volunteering   for   the   launch  duty   changed  after  assessing  the   situation   of   past  years  history.       The  names   of   full   time   (seasonal)  people   were   placed  on  a  list   and  used  on  a  rotating  basis  so  if   the   first  name  listed  didn't   answer  then   the  next  listed  was  called,  etc.   If   there   were   volunteers   who   wanted  to   participate   then   they   were   quickly   placed   on  the   list  during   their   stay.    Using   this   program   created   the   ability   for   more  freedom   of   being  away  from   their  phone,  outside  working   or  away  shopping  for  the   day.    If   no   one   was  available   then   the   other   alternative  was  to   put   up  a  closed  sign  (which   hasn't   happened  yet!).    Notices   of   the   dam   project   were   placed   at   the  launch  which   affected   the   closing  and  the   removal  of   the   boats.  To   enhance   the   notice   awareness,  a  email   list   obtained   from   the   secretary/treasurer  was   compiled   and   sent   which   resulted   in   many  responses  of  appreciation   and  thanks  for   the   info.    And   finally,   the   Lease   renewal   program   for   10  years  has  been   finalized,  signed  and  recorded.   The  only   change   was   for   the   Association   to   be  responsible   for   mowing   the   grass   around   the  leased  property.      BOAT  LAUNCH  DATES  The  boat  launch  operation  runs  from  the  opening  on  May  15   to   the  closing  on  September  30.  Outside  of  these   dates   the   phone,   port-­‐a-­‐potty   and   docks   are  removed.   If   for   any   reason   your   boat   cannot   come  out  during  those  times,  you  must  contact  the  launch  committee   to   make   special   arrangements.   Thank  you.      WANTED  –  BOAT  LAUNCH  COMMITTEE  CHAIR  Pay  –  no  money,  but  you  will  receive  the  eternal  gratitude  of  the  Association.  Duties  –  

provide  leadership  for  one  of  the  more  important  Association  committees  

organize   and   manage   the   opening   and  closing  of  Lathe’s  Landing,  including  signage,  phone,  and  port-­‐a-­‐potty  

organize  and  manage  a  dedicated  group  of  launch  volunteers  

Application  –  contact  Gordon  Small,  PPPA  President,  prior  to  April  15th,  but  after  you  get  your  taxes  done   PPPA  COMMITTEES    By  Craig  Dickstein    Attached   to   the   end   of   this   newsletter   is   a   list   of  current   Association   officers   and   committees.       The  purpose   is   to   alert   you   as   to   who   to   contact   on   a  particular   question,   issue,   or   moment   of  volunteerism   you   may   want   to   express.   You   will  notice  two  committees  with  empty  membership  and  one   without   a   chairperson.   The   Annual   Meeting  Committee   is   a   new   one   created   by   the   Board   to  organize   and   manage   the   annual   meeting   and   pot  luck  dinner  held  on  the  first  Saturday  of  August.    The  Water   Quality   Committee   is   being   resurrected.   The  Boat   Launch  Committee   is   in  need  of   a   chairperson  following   the   successful   tenure   of   Chuck   Piper  (Thanks   Chuck!!).     If   you  have   any   interest   in   these  important   committees   or   know   of   a   capable  candidate,   and   I   hope   you   do,   please   contact  Association  President  Gordon  Small.    OUR  LIBRARY  By  Sue  Schaub      The  Pleasant  Pond  Library  continues  to  see  more  use  every   year!    We   are   happy   to   see   so  many   people  using   this   great   resource.     The   “librarians”,   Betty  Brandenburg  and  Sue  Schaub,  estimate  that  at   least  50   books  were   exchanged   each  week   last   summer.      If   you   haven’t   stopped   by   lately,   please   drop   in   to  see   our   collection   of   fiction,   biography,   non-­‐fiction,  children’s,    and  young  adult  books,  as  well  as  puzzles,  games,  and  tapes/DVDs.      

You  may  wonder  what  we  do  with  duplicate   copies  of  books.    If  the  library  shelves  are  full,  Sue  will  send  any  duplicate  paperbacks  that  are  in  good  condition  to   our   service   men/women   through  www.OperationPaperback.org.     Since   connecting  with   this   organization   last   summer,   she   has   sent  approximately   150   books   to   our   troops   around   the  globe.  

As  always,  we  welcome  any  book  donations  in  good  condition.     We   would   especially   like   some   more  children’s   books   to   help   parents   out   on   rainy   days!  (Please  do  not  donate  magazines  or  reference  books  because   there   just   is   not   enough   room   to   store  

these.)    Also,   it   is   perfectly  okay   to   take  a  book   (or  two)   home   with   you   if   you   don’t   get   a   chance   to  finish  it  before  leaving  the  pond.  

Now,   get   busy   reading   those   books   you   got   as  presents  then  bring  them  to  the  pond  to  share  next  summer!      WATER  QUALITY  REPORT  By  David  &  Dorothy  McAllister,  2012  Annual  Meeting    In   2011   Pleasant   Pond   had   an   average   Secchi   Disk  Transparency  (SDT)  of  12.7  meters  and  was  the  third  deepest   SDT   in   Maine.   Jordon   Pond   in   Mt.   Desert  had   the   deepest   average   SDT  of   15.2  meters.   Basin  Pond  in  Fayette  had  the  second  deepest  average  SDT  of   13.0  meters.   The   deepest   SDT   this   year   so   far   in  Pleasant   Pond   is   13.95   m.   on   July   20   and   the  shallowest   was   11.12   m.   on   May   28.   The   VLMP  reports   23   water   systems,   comprising   46   distinct  water   bodies   known   to   be   infested   with   aquatic  plant.   For   more   information/explanation   on   lake  water  quality  see:  www.pearl.maine.edu  www.mainevolunteerlakemonitors.org  www.maine.gov/dep  Pleasant  Pond’s  Midas  #  is  0224.      TRASH  AND  RECYCLING  By  Donna  Dickstein    The   town   of   Caratunk   has   trash   pick-­‐up   on   paved  roads  every  Wednesday  in  July  and  August  and  every  other   Wednesday   the   rest   of   the   year.   Please   be  aware  that  this  is  a  service  paid  for  by  the  taxpayers  of  Caratunk.  Part  of  the  cost   is  based  on  tonnage.   If  you  are  not  a  Caratunk  taxpayer  and  leave  your  trash  for   pick-­‐up   it   is   considered   littering   and/or   theft   of  service.   This   is   also   true   for   the   recycling   bin.   For  convenience,   the   Town   of   Skowhegan   Recycling  Center   will   take   recyclable   material   from   anyone  without  a  permit.  They  also  have  a  no-­‐fee  universal  waste   day   the   first   Saturday   in   October.   The   Solid  Waste   Management   Facility   is   located   off   Steward  Hill   Road   and   is   open   Tuesday   thru   Saturday   from  7AM-­‐3:45PM.  You   can  get  more   information  at   this  website  http://www.skowhegan.org/departments/waste-­‐faq.asp.        

 NORTH  COVE  AREA  LOGGING  By  Donna  Dickstein    In  the  fall  of  2012  a  wood  harvesting  operation  was  done  from  Deer  Lane  down  through  the  North  Cove  area.   The   woods   look   different,   but   efforts   were  made   to  minimize   the   impact   to   the   view   from   the  camps  and  roads  and  to  the  roads  themselves.    

 Harvesting  on  Deer  Lane  

 2nd  ANNUAL  PLEASANT  POND  WING  OFF      By  Bob  Fidler    When   North   Cove   neighbor   Bob   Morrison   gets   to  cooking,   all   bets   were   off   for   the   rest   of   the  competition  at  the  2nd  Annual  Pleasant  Pond  Wing-­‐Off.   This   year’s   event   brought   a   total   of   12  contestants,   up   from   8   the   previous   year.   Judging  from  the  reaction  of  the  contestants  and  guests,  the  event   looks   to   be   a   big   hit   for   years   to   come.   This  year’s   judges,   Donna   Dickstein,   Shawn   Small,   and  John   Beauchamp   certainly   had   their   share   of  delicious  wings.   But  when   the   contestants  watched  the  judges  licking  the  skewers  on  the  wings  Morrison  brought,  they  knew  the  competition  was  over.  Bob’s  wings   were   hands   down   number   1.   Placing   second  was   Matt   Farren,   followed   by   Becky   DeBenedetto  and  Katie  DeBenedetto.  The   2013  Wing-­‐Off  will   once   again   be   held   at   Joan  and   Bob   Fidler’s   camp   on   August   24th.   Come   to  compete,   eat   or   just   to   socialize   –   a   fun   time   is  guaranteed  for  all!  

 The  2nd  Annual  Pleasant  Pond  Wing  Off  crowd  

 

 The  much-­‐sought-­‐after  trophy        

LOON  CHICK  ON  THE  POND  By  Donna  Dickstein  A   nesting   loon   was   seen   on   the   pond   in   early  summer  and  shortly  thereafter  two  loon  chicks  were  spotted  with   their  mother.   Unfortunately,   only   one  chick   appears   to   have   survived   the   entire   summer.  Sue  Schaub  reports  that  this  is  only  the  second  time  in  25  years  that  she  has  seen  a  loon  chick  on  Pleasant  Pond.   The   picture   below  was   taken   by   Carrie  McIe,  who  is  Sue’s  son  Douglas'  mother-­‐in-­‐law.  She  was  up  visiting   the   pond   for   the   first   time   the  weekend   of  the   pond   meeting.     Carrie   is   a   professional  photographer   and   took   the   picture   from   a   safe   distance  using   a   zoom   lens.   The  baby   loon  close-­‐up  was   taken  by   Chuck   and   Jean   Piper’s   granddaughter   Caitlin   in  July  when  the  chick  spent  a  good  twenty  minutes  at  their  dock.  Jean  commented  that  she  had  never  seen  one   so   small.   Loons   are   protected   by   the   federal  Migratory  Bird  Treaty  Act  of  1918.  This  law  makes  it  illegal  to  capture  or  kill  loons  and  to  gather,  possess,  or  harm  their  nests,  eggs,  or  feathers.  Although  loons  can   share   a   lake   with   humans,   they   need   quiet,  undeveloped  areas   in   the  spring   for  nesting.   If   their  nest  is  disturbed,  they  will  likely  desert  the  nest.  If  a  nest   is   discovered,   it   is   important   to   not   disturb   it  and   tell   no   one   where   it   is.   Thanks   for   the   great  pictures,  Carrie  and  Caitlin!  

 Photo by Carrie McIe

 Photo  by  Caitlin  Sanborn  

 

PLEASE  BE  AWARE  …    By  Craig  Dickstein,  MATC  Kennebec  District  Overseer  

...   that   it   is   illegal   to   snowmobile   (or   ATV)   on  Appalachian   Trail   lands;   this   includes   the   trail   itself  and   the   associated   corridor.     The   corridor   that   the  trail   runs   through   is   marked   by   yellow   blazes   and  plastic   U.S.   Boundary   signs.     The   trail   is  marked   by  white  blazes.    Other   signage   is   clearly   visible  where  appropriate.   This   winter   there   have   been   several  encroachments   –   one   just   south   of   the   Boise  Crossover   Road   and   the   other   through   the   parking  area  off  the  Boise  Crossover  Road  and  then  north  on  the   Trail.     The   Maine   Warden   Service   and   the  National   Park   Service   have   been   notified   of   the  problem   and   offenders   will   be   prosecuted.     Please  help  protect  this  national  treasure  that  runs  through  our   back   yard   by   spreading   the   word   that  snowmobiling  on  the  Trail  is  just  plain  wrong!  

 Snowmobile  damage  on  the  Appalachian  Trail  in  January  2013.  Photo  by  Craig  Dickstein.  

       NEW  LOOK  ON  PLEASANT  POND  ROAD  By  Donna  Dickstein    For   those   of   us   who   have   accidentally   crowded  others  on  Pleasant  Pond  Road  or  been   crowded  off  the   road   ourselves,   there   is   now   a   center   line   to  guide  us  and  indicate  when  we  are  infringing  on  the  space  of  others.  It  has  been  noted  by  several  people  that  this  has  greatly  improved  the  driving  experience  on  the  road.        

 AED  By  Donna  Dickstein  

PPPA  has  an  AED   (Automated  External  Defibrillator)  which  in  the  summer  is  kept  in  the  library,  on  the  top  shelf   to   the   right   as   you   enter   the   door.   AEDs   are  user-­‐friendly   devices   that   untrained   bystanders   can  use   to   save   the   life   of   someone   having   sudden  cardiac   arrest.   Directions   and   pictures   of   where   to  place  the  pads  are  very  clear  on  the  machine  and  the  machine  will   talk   you   through   operation  when   it   is  turned  on.   The  machine  will   automatically  deliver   a  charge  if   it   is   indicated  and  do  nothing  if  a  charge  is  not   indicated.  Minutes   count  when   someone  needs  emergency  medical  care  and  the  AED  can  save  a  life  while   waiting   for   help   to   arrive.   In   the   winter,   the  AED  is  kept  at  the  Dickstein  house  at  137  Deer  Lane.  Call  672-­‐4983  if  you  need  it  or  come  to  the  house.          POST  OFFICE  UPDATE  By  Donna  Dickstein    The   Caratunk   Post   Office   remains   open   for   the  regular   business   hours   of   7:30AM-­‐11:30AM   and  12PM-­‐3:45PM.  The   current  Postal   Service  plan   is   to  cut  this  schedule  to  2  hours  per  day.  This  change  will  probably  take  place  sometime  in  2014  and  the  actual  hours  will  be  determined  at  that  time.  The  Forks  Post  Office   has   already   cut   hours   to   8AM-­‐10AM   and  1:45PM-­‐3:45PM  Monday  thru  Friday  (with  the  lobby  open  in  between  for  mail  pick-­‐up)  and  8AM-­‐12PM  on  Saturday.  Judy  Bates  and  LaVonne  Pierce  are  sharing  the  staffing.    AMBULANCE  UPDATE  By  Donna  Dickstein    Under   the   leadership   of   Executive   Director   Tim  Pomelow   and   the   Board   of   Directors,   Upper  Kennebec   Valley   Ambulance   Service   has   had   an  excellent   year   with   financial   and   internal   stability  attained.  Delivering  service  at  near  100%  paramedic  level,   471   runs   were   logged.     New   staff   has   been  added   including   one   Critical   Care   Paramedic   (the  highest   level   of   care   available).     Looking   forward   to  2013,  UKVAS  will  continue  to  grow  internally.  A  new  Quality  Assurance  Program  to  maintain  and  improve  the   skills   of   all   staff   will   be   started   in   early   2013.  Application  has  been  made  to  become  part  of  a  State  of  Maine  pilot  program  in  Community  Paramedicine,  a   program   training   UKVAS   to   work   with   the   local  health   center   to   monitor   at-­‐risk   clients   in   their  

homes.   This   is   a   value-­‐added   program   with   little  additional  cost  to  the  towns  that  are  served.  UKVAS  is  also  applying  for  a  grant  offered  by  the  Bureau  of  Highway   Safety   to   update   the   aging   computer  systems  that  are  carried  in  the  ambulance.  The  staff  of  the  Upper  Kennebec  Valley  Ambulance  is  proud  to  serve  the  towns  in  their  large  coverage  area  this  year  and  for  many  years  to  come.  They  encourage  anyone  who  wishes  to  stop  by  the  base  to  say  hello  and  take  a  tour.  

 MESSAGE  TO  CARATUNK  TAXPAYERS  By  Elizabeth  Caruso,  First  Selectman   Greetings!   2012   proved   to   be   a   very   busy   year   for  the   Caratunk   officers.     Please   find   below   a   general  summary   of   the   year’s   business   and   matters   of  attention.    

In  Loving  Memory  All  of  Caratunk  was  saddened  at  the  passing  of  two  kind  and  loved  residents  who  have  impacted  our  small  community.    They  will  always  be  remembered,  loved  and  sorely  missed.  

Sally  York               Berwin  Merrill      Mil  Rate  The  mil   rate   for   property   taxes   decreased   from   9.7  mils   to   9.2  mils.   Additionally,   the   State   Assessment  for   Caratunk   increased   from   $28,200,000   (2012)   to  $29,650,000  (2013).    This  forced  the  tax  assessment  to  increase  to  get  closer  to  the  State  levels,  thereby  resulting  in  increased  values  for  excess  acreage,  base  lots  and  water   frontage.    The   levels   reached  should  provide   for   higher   reimbursements   of   Tree   Growth  and   Homestead   in   the   future.   The   Town’s   General  Fund   surplus   is   the   strongest   it   has   been   in   a   few  years.    In  order  to  ensure  the  town  had  surplus  in  the  coming   year,   the   townspeople   (in   2011   and   2012)  raised   by   taxation   some   articles   historically  appropriated.    Their  efforts  worked.  Roads  Road   maintenance   in   2012   consisted   of   customary  plowing,  sweeping,  shoulder  mowing  and  cleanup  of  tree   blow-­‐downs.   Additionally,   the   Selectmen  responded   to   resident   requests   for   the   center  striping   of   the   Pleasant   Pond   Road.     The   budget  allowed   for   this   safety   preventative  measure   under  the  vote  to  appropriate  from  surplus  to  clean  up  the  Pleasant   Pond   Road   ditches.     This   work   was  voluntarily  done  by  a  Selectman  Neil  Katz  at  no  cost  to   the   Town.   Also,  without   State   subsidy,   the   town  purchased   and   transported   sand   and   salt   from  private   entities   at   a   cost   of   $5,499.   In   2012,   bond  

payments   were   $84,376.   2013   is   the   final   year   for  the   bond   debt   payment   as   it   will   be   paid   off   with  $81,988.      Solid  Waste  Disposal  For  the  fourth  year,  the  Town  sent  out  a  postcard  to  provide   the   dates   for   curbside   pickup   and   demo  containers,   as   well   as   to   delineate   specifics   on  acceptable  demo   items  and   recycling  procedures.   It  is   imperative  that  people  respect  the  rules  outlined.    The   recycling   center   fared   much   better   this   year  without  much  abuse.    Caratunk  recycling  was  refused  at   one   of   the   two   only   transfer   stations   due   to  deposits   of   trash   and   non-­‐conforming   items.     The  Town  cannot  afford  another  mark  against  it.  Note:      To  avoid  curbside  trash  from  being  scattered,  please  place  all  trash  in  30  gal  (or  less)  barrels  with  a  secured  lid.  Education  On   the  bright   side,   the   School   account  has  $31,259  remaining.    From  this  balance,  2nd,  3rd  &  4th  quarters  expenses   for   one   (1)   9th   grade   student   need   to   be  paid.     That   aside,   there   were   no   significant  occurrences  in  the  School  account.  Fire  Protection  The   Bingham   Fire   Department   provided   fire  protection   for   the   Town   in   2012.   Their   proposed  budget   for   2013   is   similar   to   2012.     The   BFD   staff  thought   the   year   went   well   and   is   glad   to   serve  Caratunk  again  in  2013.  Post  Office  The   U.S.   Postal   Service   in   Caratunk   will   remain  unchanged  until   sometime   in  2014.    There  will  be  a  Town  Meeting  before  the  Post  Office  will   reduce   its  hours   of   operation   down   to   2   hours   (M-­‐F)   and   4  hours  (Sat.).      Harvesting  Town  Lots  Once  again,   the  State   is  coordinating  the  harvesting  of   a   Caratunk   Public   Lot   near   the   Moxie   Lake  Deadwater  Road.    In  our  agreement,  the  State  incurs  100%  of  the  expense,  and  the  Town  receives  25%  of  the  revenue.  These  lots  are  co-­‐owned  with  the  State.  Caratunk  will   receive   its  portion   in   January  2014   for  the  2013  harvesting.  New  Appointments  The   Selectmen   have   appointed   Ed   Hanscom   of  Caratunk  as  our  new  Animal  Control  Officer.      I  wish  to  thank  all  individuals  who  assisted  in  another  very  productive  and  successful  year  for  the  Town  of  Caratunk.        

 WELCOME  TO  THE  POND  By  Donna  Dickstein    

As  a  new  feature,  I  would  like  to  introduce  new  faces  who  have  recently  arrived  on  Peasant  Pond.    

Renee  and  Tony  Sudnick  Tony   and   Renee   met   in   2000.   He   attended   Unity  College  and  works  for  the  National  Park  Service.  They  traveled   around   the   country   and  worked   at   several  national  parks  including  the  Arch  in  St.  Louis  and  Zion  National   Park   in   Utah.   Tony   is   from  Massachusetts  and   Renee   is   from   from   China,  Maine.   She   actually  grew   up   on   the   pond   with   a   camp   in   North   Cove.  They  were  married  in  2004  and  have  two  little  boys,  Matthew   (5)   and   Samuel   (3).   They   live   in   Lincoln,  Massachusetts,   in   Minute   Man   National   Historical  Park,   and  Renee  works   as   a   personal   chef/assistant  (her  formal  training   is  as  a  massage  therapist).  They  love  Pleasant  Pond  and  plan   to  use   their   camp   (Lot  #44)  all  year   long.  They  enjoy  hiking,  snowmobiling,  and   other   outdoor   activities.   Renee   has   been  waterskiing  since  she  was  a  little  girl.  

 Renee  and  Tony  Sudnick  

 Mark  and  Vanessa  Bilbe  The   Bilbe   family   comprises   Mark,   Vanessa,  Gracie(11)   and   Maddie(8).   They   also   have   two  regular  additions  at  the  Pond  -­‐  Harry  and  Pearl  their  French   Bulldogs,   who   are   very   much   part   of   their  family   too.   Mark   and   Vanessa   are   originally   from  South   Africa,   having   grown   up   in   and   around   Cape  Town.   Both   girls   were   born   in   the   UK   where   they  were  brought  up  before  the  family  moved  to  Boston  in   2008.   They   were   first   introduced   to   the   Pond   4  years   ago   by   their   good   friends   Bob   and   Joan  (Beauchamp)  Fidler  and  fell   in  love  instantly.  “When  Paul  and  Theresa  Freeman's  Camp  at  8  Lady  Slipper  

Road  came  up  for  sale,  we  were  fortunate  enough  to  secure  a  place  on  our  favorite  pond  in  the  beautiful  state  of  Maine.”  They  are  keen  outdoors  enthusiasts  and   love   to   run,   hike,   bike   and   canoe.   The   family  hikes  up  Pleasant  Pond  Mountain  and    Moxie  Falls  is  also  a  favorite.  They  love  to  cook  and  hope  to  make  a  worthy   contribution   to   the  Wing   Contest   this   year!  They   live   in   Sudbury,  MA  so   that  Mark   can  be  near  work,   but   dream   of   spending   all   their   time   on   the  Pond  one  day!  

 Mark,  Maddie  and  Gracie  Bilbe  

                           Gracie,  Maddie  and  Vanessa  Bilbe  

 Steve  and  Gloria  Dean  The  new   faces   located  at  114  West   Shore  Road  are  Steve  who  is  a  financial  planner,  Gloria  who  is  an  RN,  Erika   who   just   graduated   college   in   Tennessee   and  Jessica  who   is   a   junior  at  University  of  Maine.   They  live   in  Madison   and   Steve   is   the   9th   generation   to  live   in   the   Town  of  Madison.   “Us  Deans   aren't   that  bright  -­‐  we  are  just  stubborn.  We  have  totally  rebuilt  Helen  Tuttle's  old  camp  and  would   invite  all   to  stop  by  to  see  what  we  have  done.”  

 Erika,  Steve,  Gloria  and  Jessica  Dean        RECIPES    Crispy  Baked  Oatmeal  Recipe  from  Bayla  Bean  

 2  eggs    ½  c.  vegetable  oil  1/3  c.  packed  brown  sugar  3  c.  old-­‐fashioned  oatmeal  3  t.  baking  powder  1  t.  salt  ¾  t.  ground  cinnamon  1/3  c.  flaked  coconut  1/3  c.  raisins    1/3  c.  semisweet  chocolate  chips  Milk  optional  at  serving  time    Combine  eggs,  oil  &  brown  sugar.  Combine  oats,  baking  powder,  salt  &  cinnamon;  Add  to  egg  mixture,  stirring  just  until  moistened.  Stir  in  coconut,  raisins  &  chocolate  chips.  Spoon  into  a  greased  13-­‐in.  X  9-­‐in.  X  2-­‐in.  baking  dish.  Bake  uncovered  at  350  for  20-­‐25  minutes.  Serve  warm  with  milk  if  desired.  4  large  servings.  Yummy!!!    (I  will  add  almonds  or  walnuts  next  time.)  

Pasta  and  Spinach  soup  Recipe  from  Donna  Dickstein    1  tbsp  olive  oil  3  garlic  cloves  minced  2  thinly  sliced  green  onions  4  cups  chicken  broth  (2  cans)  2  cups  water  ¾  cup  uncooked  orzo  1  tbsp  grated  lemon  peel  1  (15-­‐oz)  can  chickpeas,  drained  and  rinsed  1  tbsp  fresh  oregano  1  tbsp  lemon  juice  ½  tsp  pepper  1/8  tsp  salt  1  (6-­‐oz)  package  baby  spinach  1/3  cup  grated  Parmesan  cheese    Heat   a   large   saucepan  over  medium-­‐high  heat.  Add  olive  oil;  add  garlic  and  onions  and  sauté  30  seconds,  stirring   constantly.   Add   chicken   broth   and   water;  bring  to  a  boil.  Add  orzo,   lemon  rind  and  chickpeas.  Cover  and  cook  10  minutes  or  until  orzo  is  done.  Stir  in   oregano,   lemon   juice,   salt,   pepper   and   spinach.  Serve  and  top  with  cheese.    (A  tasty  and  easy  soup  for  those  chilly  or  sick  days!)  

We’re Downsizing Our Garden & Other ‘Stuff’

Variegated Hostas, Red Sedums, Jacob’s Ladder

& Other Perennials Memorial Weekend 2013

Call Bayla Beane Before Coming 672-­4974

Watch for signs at our bridge on Pleasant Pond Road & on the community bulletin boards for

other items up for sale.

           

FOUND  Left  at  the  Boat  Launch  on  8/4/12,  one  trailer  license  plate  and  one  life  jacket.  If  these  are  yours  please  contact  Chuck  Piper  at  978-­‐808-­‐6330  (winter)  or  207-­‐672-­‐4128  (summer).      SAILBOAT  WANTED  Virginia   Kammer   of   Deer   Lane   is   looking   for   a  

Sunfish   or   small   centerboard   sailboat   in   good  condition.  Cell  #  is  251-­‐709-­‐5882.  Camp  #  is  207-­‐672-­‐4354.        MARK  YOUR  CALENDAR  FOR  ACTIVITIES  &  ANNUAL  MEETING  ON  SATURDAY  8/3/13    Horseshoe   Tournament   –   10AM   at   Shawn   Small’s  camp  on  Deer  Lane.  Family   Day   –   1PM   at   Lathe’s   Boat   Launch   with  activities  for  children  of  all  ages.  Pot  Luck  Dinner  –  5:30PM  at  Batemen’s  barn  on  the  corner   of   North   Shore   and   West   Shore   Roads.  Anyone   willing   to   share   food   and   a   good   time   is  welcome.  Annual  Meeting  –  7PM  at  Batemen’s  barn  –open  to  anyone   interested   but   voting   is   restricted   to   PPPA  members.    Auction  –  Immediately  following  the  annual  meeting.  

   

Pleasant  Pond  Dam  Rebuild  Project  Report,  2012  

To  Whom  I  May  Concern:  

The  Dam  project  started  on  11-­‐26-­‐2012  after  many  delays  due  to  high  flows,  original  contractor  illness  and  recruiting  different  Contractor  on  short  notice.  We  were  very  fortunate  to  find  a  qualified  contractor  with  an  available  crew  while  water  was  low  for  the  same  price!!!  

HE  Callahan  performed  the  work,  Mattingly  Products  delivered  the  concrete,  Northeast  Doran  donated  the  stainless  steel  insert  guides  and  Walker  Industrial  Services  donated  the  siphon  hoses.      

Mobilization  and  actual  construction  started  on  the  week  of  11-­‐26-­‐12.  The  weather  was  frigid  so  a  heated  enclosure  was  utilized.    

The  Demolition  phase  revealed  reasonably  sound  existing  concrete  and  no  unpleasant  surprises.    

Pouring  the  bottom  sections  of  the  guide  inserts,and  patching  eroded  areas  of  the  center  pier  /  side  buttresses  were  challenging  due  to  water  flow  through  both  the  channel  and  the  dam  itself.  Emaco  T-­‐430  was  used  for  the  base  pour.    

 

The  major  placement  of  concrete  for  the  center  pier  cap  and  the  top  lift  of  the  four  guide  inserts  was  done  on  Tuesday  12-­‐4-­‐12.  The  weather  cooperated  warming  to  well  above  freezing  and  the  placement  went  very  well.  Extra  concrete  was  ordered  to  avoid  mixing  issues  and  

minimum  load  charges.  Extra  concrete  1.5  cubic  yards  +/-­‐  was  wheel  barreled  out  and  placed  in  front  of  and  behind  the  South  side  portion  of  the  dam  adjacent  to  the  most  Northerly  buttress  at  an  extra  cost  of  1  –  thirty  

pack  of  bud  and  a  good  time  was  had  by  all.      

 

   

Extra  Work:  During  the  construction  it  was  noticed  that  the  concrete  under  and  upstream  of  where  the  bottom  board  would  go,  in  both  openings,  was  severely  eroded  which  would  have  resulted  in  major  leakage  and  continued  erosion  in  the  base  concrete.  It  was  decided  to  place  the  bottom  board  so  the  top  of  the  board  was  level  with  the  upstream  concrete  invert  and  make  a  seal  placement  of  Emaco  t-­‐415  in  front  of  and  below  the  bottom  board,  making  the  bottom  board  a  permanent  fixture.  The  invert  of  the  channel  was  not  altered  so  the  flow  capacity  was  not  compromised.  Two  items  of  extra  work  was  authorized  and  performed.  Contractor  performed  the  extra  work  items  free  of  charge.      

The  last  of  the  sandbags  and  cleanup  were  done  on  12-­‐6-­‐12.  Three  2”  x  8”  planks  (24”  in  height)  were  placed  in  both  slot  opening  and  the  dam  was  commissioned.    The  dam  was  checked  1-­‐13-­‐13,and  the  water  level  had  risen  +/-­‐  20”,  or  4”  +/-­‐  below  top  of  the  boards..    It  is  recommended  that  the  remaining  12”  of  boards  be  installed  after  ice  out.      

2013  Work  Required:  The  trash  racks  in  front  of  the  dam  needed  to  be  remove  to  facilitate  draining  the  pond  and  they  were  severely  deteriorated  to  the  point  of  falling  apart..    We  need  6  section  of  24”  by  48”  steel  rack  to  replace  the  deteriorated  ones.      Also  the  black  siphon  hoses  need  to  be  picked  up  and  returned  to  the  donor,  Walker  Industries  in  Skowhegan.      

                  Respectively  submitted:  

                  Stephen  Small,  1-­‐14-­‐13  

PPPA Committes and Members

Position Name Pond # Away # Email

President Gordon Small 207.672.3762 207.949.4622 gordon.small@yahoo.comVice President Mark Schaub 207.672.9304 215.962.0779 mark.y.schaub@gmail.comSec/Treasurer Craig Dickstein 207.672.4983 207.672.4983 craig.donna@myfairpoint.netDirector Bayla Beane 207.672.4974 207.672.4974 cbayla@myfairpoint.netDirector Janice Reed 207.672.4986 207.364.7986 tjreed@myfairpoint.netDirector Charles Paddock 207.672.3927 772.245.8663 charlie.ramona.paddock@gmail.comDirector Michael Bateman 207.672.9301 908.625.4500 ambateman@mac.com

Chairman emptyCharles Piper 207.672-4128 978.808.6330 charles.piper@comcast.netGeorge Brandenburg 207.672.9249 908.369.4096 gbb.burg@gmail.comCharles Paddock 207.672.3927 772.245.8663 charlie.ramona.paddock@gmail.comJanice Reed 207.672.4986 207.364.7986 tjreed@myfairpoint.netShawn Small 207.672.3762 207-827-5703 ssmall@ces-maine.com

Chairman Shawn Small 207.672.3762 207-827-5703 ssmall@ces-maine.comSteve Small 207.672.5526 207.672.4859 Steve.Small@myllykoski.comTom Reed 207.672.4986 207.364.7986 tjreed@myfairpoint.netMark Schaub 207.672.9304 215.962.0779 mark.y.schaub@gmail.comCharles Paddock 207.672.3927 772.245.8663 charlie.ramona.paddock@gmail.com

Chairman Todd Bayreuther 207.710.1914 tbay_144@yahoo.comGordon Small 207.672.3762 207.949.4622 gordon.small@yahoo.comDan Barnes 207.672.3791 207.872.8489 mams@gwi.netGlenn Dumont 207.672.3645 207.872.8586 gcdumont@roadrunner.com

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Editor Donna Dickstein 207.672.4983 207.672.4983 donna.dickstein@myfairpoint.net

Chairman Sue Schaub 207.672-4103 215 321 3666 sueschaub@comcast.netBetty Brandenburg 207.672.9249 908.369.4096 gbb.burg@gmail.com

Newsletter

Library

Board

Boat Launch Committee

Fishery Committee

Dam Committee

Annual Meeting Committee

Water Quality Committee

PLEASANT POND PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION

P.O. BOX 36 CARATUNK, MAINE 04925

Minutes from the 4 August 2012 PPPA Annual Meeting

President Michael Bateman called the annual meeting of the Association to order at 19:05.

Prologue and Acknowledgements –

Michael welcomed all attendees and thanked the Bateman, Bean, and Scott families for help in setting up the venue. A special thanks to the Smalls for hosting the horseshoe tournament (Mark Schaub, Sr. and Mateo Portanova were the winners). Thanks to Liz Scott and Max Chanoff for helping with the Family Fun Day activities.

Memoriam –

A moment of silence was called for in memory of those who we have lost this past year: Bob Ayers, George Carlson, Mark Foust, and Ed Desrosiers.

Guest Speakers –

Skye Carpenter – Paramedic, Upper Kennebec Valley Ambulance Service (UKVAS)

Skye, along with others from UKVAS, had responded to a 911 call from the Pond concerning Ray Bateman’s medical incident while rowing. All went well, but could it have gone any better? He explained how an emergency response works and what residents can do to help – 1) Know your resources: It may be two hours to the nearest hospital. There may be local resources on the Pond; Ed Hanscom is a great resource for communications. AED is a valuable resource that all can use. Use of landline is better than cell phone for tracking purposes. 2) Know where you are when calling 911: They will ask for many details; be patient. We live in Caratunk, not Pleasant Pond. GPS locations are useful. 3) Egress: Can EMS and their vehicles get in to and out of the site? Be sure your camps are accessible and labeled with 911 address numbers. 4) Common injuries: What to do / not to do was discussed. Self-transport may be an option; be careful; ambulance will intercept in route.

An excellent presentation that was well received and appreciated.

Julie Richards – Old Canada Road Historical Society

Julie discussed Pleasant Pond history and photos that she brought along. She is looking for additional input from local residents. Has old video that she will be compiling and presenting at a later time. Contributions are always welcomed.

Nomination Committee Report – Anne Schaub:

The following slate was presented: Gordon Small for President and Mark Schaub for Vice President. The slate was moved, seconded, and approved by the attendees.

Secretary/ Treasurer’s Report – Michael presented for Craig who was away on family vacation:

Request for approval of last year’s Annual Meeting Minutes – so approved by the attendees Request for approval of the distributed year-to-date financial statement – so approved by the attendees Notes –

o As of July 6 we have 110 members and $3150 in membership dues o Dues are appreciated immediately following receipt of Winter Newsletter o Annual Report was filed with the Secretary of State

Fish Committee Report – Steve Small (for Shawn Small, Committee Chairperson):

No contact with new IF&W Commissioner as of yet. No smelts seen in the Pond for a few years. Compiling a summary of the Pond fishery and boat launch toward the goal of seeking a personal meeting with

the Commissioner.

Dam Committee Report – Steve Small (for the Committee) :

RFP put out to contractors; project goal is to improve the ease of controlling water level with stop boards in stainless steel guides.

Will start lowering water level September 1st; work to start between 9/15 and 10/15; should take a week to complete.

Public notices to be distributed door-to-door and posted in several places (Post Office, PPPA Bulletin Board, local stores, etc).

Boat Launch Committee Report – Chuck Piper (Committee Chairperson):

An obstacle is the need for payment of dues prior to May 1st; this allows volunteer to have accurate roster of members. Dues paid later may not be known to the volunteer; need to improve communications with the Treasurer.

Members are reminded of the rules as it relates to friends and adult family members; they must pay initial launch fee or become members with launch benefit; do not abuse the rules of membership.

Pursuing lease renewal with the Lathes; they agree to continue on the same basis with the additional PPPA responsibility of mowing the lawn; renewal date is October 2013, but the lawn mowing has begun. Will get the renewal done this fall.

Chuck expressed concern of getting boats out before September 1st and the Pond level dropping for dam repair. Discussion suggested notifying IF&W for alerting fishermen via their website, notices at Berry’s and Jimmy’s stores, email campaign for membership, etc.

Launch volunteer program continues to be fine-tuned, with many successes this summer. Michael expressed, on behalf of the Association, many thanks to Chuck and his volunteers for their

commitment to the job.

Water Clarity Report – Dorothy McAllister:

In 2011 Pleasant Pond had an average Secchi Disk Transparency (SDT) of 12.7 meters and was the third deepest SDT in Maine. The deepest SDT so far this year in Pleasant Pond is 13.95 m. on July 20 and the shallowest was 11.12 m. on May 28. The VLMP reports 23 water systems, comprising 46 distinct water bodies known to be infested with aquatic plant.

Donations made this year

Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program – $150 Maine Congress of Lakes Associations – $250 (membership) West Forks Fire Department – $250 Bingham Fire Department – $250 Maine Appalachian Trail Club – $200 Upper Kennebec Valley Ambulance Service – $500

Recommendation to repeat this level of giving for 2013 – motion made, seconded, and approved by the membership

Newsletter –

Michael thanked Carol for past work and Donna for this past winter’s excellent job with the newsletter and encouraged the contribution of articles. Please send contributions to Donna.

Library – Sue Schaub

Great new books donated; please no magazines or reference books; only books, puzzles, movies, etc. Take books home for the winter; we have plenty. Library is getting lots of use and being monitored every other day.

New Business

Chris and Becky Young are promoting the painting of a center stripe on Pleasant Pond Road. Town is not ‘properly funded for this project’. Soliciting private donations to fund this project.

200’ no wake zone rule was raised as not being obeyed. Plea to obey this law and save the shoreline. The meeting was adjourned at 19:57 and the annual raffle ensued.

Respectfully submitted, Craig Dickstein, Secretary/Treasurer

Checking Bank CD's Totals

Bank Balance - 12/31/2011 $11,729.16 $19,700.54 $31,429.70

Bank Balance - 12/31/2012 $2,132.03 $19,719.86 $21,851.89

PPPA Ledger Balance - 12/31/2011 $11,717.80

PPPA Ledger Balance - 12/31/2012 $921.07

Income

Membership Dues 3,575.00Boat Launch Receipts 902.00Raffle Sales 415.00Donations in Memory of Beatrice Hamilton 100.00Miscellaneous Donations (Library, Anonymous, Lathe's Landing) 60.00Interest Income (Now Account) 6.12

Total Funds Received $5,058.12

Expenses

Excluding Boat Launch OperationState of Maine Nonprofit Corporation Annual Reporting Fee 35.00Association Liability Insurance Policy Premium 776.00Maine Congress of Lake Association Dues 250.00Donation to Maine Appalachian Trail Club 200.00Donation to Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program 150.00Donation to West Forks Fire & Rescue (2011 & 2012) 1,000.00Donation to Bingham Fire 250.00Donation to Upper Kennebec Valley Ambulance Service 250.00Newsletter and Dues Notice Printing/Postage 113.44Postage (miscellaneous) 18.00USPS Box Rental 48.00Camden National Bank (Safe Deposit Box Rental) 25.00Bank Fee 1.90Miscellaneous Reimbursements 470.42 AED pads, bulletin board construction,copy/printDam restoration project 10,150.00

Sub-Total Excluding Boat Launch Operation $13,737.76

Boat Launch Operational CostsProperty Tax for Lathe Property (2012) 1,500.00Mowing Lathe's Landing 100.00Telephone Service 202.09Portable Toilet Rental & Service 315.00

Sub-Total Boat Launch Operation $2,117.09

Total Payments Made $15,854.85

Year-End Ledger Balance $921.07

Membership NumbersNOTE Year

Members Dues

2006 134 $3,8602007 127 $4,0302008 125 $3,8702009 125 $3,870

Follow-up solicitation was not done 2010 91 $2,720Follow-up solicitation done 2011 123 $4,005Follow-up solicitation done 2012 124 $3,575

NOTES:Bank vs. Ledger discrepancy due to uncleared checks written in mid-December

construction and permit fee

PLEASANT POND PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATIONTREASURER'S REPORT - 2012 CALENDAR YEAR

Reporting Period: 01 January 2012 through 31 December 2012

NOTES

NOTES

not including in-kind services