Forever Wild Water Company has been working hard since the spring to get the new water tank up and running before the winter. It is very impressive to see. It is ahead of schedule and should be finished by the end of October. I am attaching a couple of photos so you will know what I mean. It should meet our needs for many years to come.
The new tank is in the foreground and the old tank is on the right.
Closeup of the new tank.
Rosemary Barry, AAPOA President
There have been several sightings of a large bear tearing into bird feeders in the AuSable Drive and Elm St. area. If you haven’t seen one yet and you have a bird feeder, you probably will. It would be a good idea to take your feeders down! You have been advised!
Rosemary Barry, AAPOA President
On Friday, June 17, a group of AAPOA members worked for most of the day to clear out dead trees and remove brush that was interfering with the growth of other trees. The end result is that the lake area really looks lovely and our members and guests will be able to enjoy it during the picnic on 7/2 and beyond. Vern Gonyea, Loyd Brewer, Frank Krueger, Kevin McDonough, Ian Ellbogen, Kathy and Pete DeFina made up the work crew. Thank you all from the rest of us. This was very hard work and is greatly appreciated. Work crews, both on and off the trails, could always use more help. If you wish to volunteer, please send me an email and we will add you to our list. See you on July 2nd.
You have to have the proper tools.
I am so happy to tell you that the Johanson family has offered to match any pavilion donations that come to the AAPOA in order for us to complete the pavilion. As you know from my last post, we need about $5000 to complete the work. The Johansons will match donations up to $2500. This is very generous of them. Please consider sending an additional donation to the AAPOA. We appreciate anything you can give. We are so close to completing this beautiful project that our members will enjoy for many year. Thanks for your support and a big thank you to Eric and John Johanson.
Taken on 5/13.
Rosemary Barry, AAPOA President
As you know, construction began on our beautiful pavilion in early April. It is nearing completion as I write to you. We collected $23,669 from members’ generous donations. To date we have $568.00 left. The money was spent on materials and labor, both of which we got at reduced costs. Loyd Brewer and Phil Dooley reduced their labor rate considerably and donated some materials, too. We got discounts on the wood whenever we could. The board knows how to stretch a dollar.
There are a few things left to do. They include installing electricity (pole, cables, switches, lights, etc.), complete the siding, enclose the ceiling, make tables and purchase a gas grill. Many of these things will be accomplished by the July 2nd picnic. The electric may take a little longer. We really could use between $4500 – $5500 to complete the project without using our funds that are budgeted for the rest of our expenses. If anyone would be willing to contribute to the pavilion, it would be greatly appreciated. Please send a check to AAPOA, Box 8, AuSable Forks, NY 12912 and enclose a note stating that it is for the pavilion.
Taken on 5/13.
We know our members will enjoy the pavilion for many years to come. If you haven’t seen it yet, stop by when you get a chance. You won’t be disappointed. Thanks in advance for your continued generosity.
Rosemary Barry, AAPOA President