THE COVE BEACON
January–March 2016
MARINER'S COVE HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tim Kay- PresidentH: 302-947-9068
C: 610-331-4764
/ Don Fahy
MC Liaison/Communications/Bylaws
C-609-668-3345
Ed Ollis
Boat Yard
H-302-947-9639
C- 484-433-4078
Alan Wentworth-Membership
H-302-947-0978
Debbie Coverdale- Town Watch
H-302-945-1516
David Gray
MC Website and Beacon
Dennis Betz, Vice President
717-487-4616
Secretary-Linn Spicer
Treasurer/DMHOA Liaison- Jim Bailey
H 302-945-7629
C- 410-920-3781
Activities- Mike DeMacro
C-610-733-9215
Mailing address:
Mariner's Cove HOA
35439 Pine Drive Box J-7
Long Neck, De 19966 /
The next activities meeting is:January 12th
This meeting will be held at the clubhouse and will start at 7pm
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR AND WEBMASTER- DAVID GRAY
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Fall. Much like last year, you are able to purchase your yearly membership in the HOA as well as pay for your boat storage, on our website. As 2016 memberships open starting in January, now is a great time to think about continuing your membership in our HOA. Membership is $20.00 if paid by April 15. Late fee of $5.00 will apply if paid after April 15th. As always, if there is anything you feel should be on our website, have any interesting news items/articles of local interest or you have any comments or feedback, please email me at . In addition, if you would like pictures of your house, once it is safe to re-enter our community, please provide your Mariner's Cove address, and we will reply with pictures of your house. Please note this is via email only.
If there is anything you would like to see in the Beacon, or on the website, please email me at .
***Please note that there will be no Bingo until the end of March. ***
NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT- TIM KAY
Winter is now officially here though with record high temperatures, you would hardly notice. By the time you receive this edition of the Beacon 2015 will have given way to a new 2016 and the promise of a more fruitful year for all of us.
Now is the time to renew your HOA membership and to consider how you might be able to help us make Mariner’s Cove an even better place to live. Nine members serve on the board but the board is not responsible for providing all the activities which are held here each year; the membership is the key to planning and getting things done.We constantly need volunteers to set up, cook, serve, sell tickets, clean up, plan, etc., etc.It seems that when a function takes place the same faces are there to lend a hand and we deeply appreciate that help. However people get tired and when enough get tired, we need new faces to help out. If you have never volunteered 2016 might be a good time to start. It’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends. If you have never belonged to the HOA or have not rejoined in years this is the perfect time to do so.
Just ONE benefit of belonging (boat towing) is worth over $200 for your $20 membership fee. Additionally, should we ever have to go to arbitration because of an ELS violation of the rent justification act, we can only represent current members of the HOA. For this reason alone you should be a member. General membership meetings are held at least five times a year. The average attendance is 18 and, again, the same old faces. Without YOU the HOA cannot function.
We often get complaints that someone was not aware of a meeting or a function. All notices of functions are listed in the Beacon, posted at the Clubhouse and at the mailboxes, listed on the board at Joanne and Pine and posted on facebook in Cove Buddies. You can also obtain information at our website: I hope to see more of you at our functions and wish all of you a healthy and prosperous 2016!
NOTES FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT- DENNIS BETZ
Hi Everyone!! Hope that the summer has been good for all. The picnic was a huge success. We had elections of officers and I think we will be ok with a new board. We’re losing a good man, Mike Gray, he will be missed greatly. We thank him for all the hard work and time he has devoted to the HOA and DMHOA.
Well fall is here and we all know what that means, winter is just around the corner. We need to keep our fingers crossed that it’s not as bad as the last 2 winters. Now is the time to get our homes ready for the cold season. Make sure gutters are clean, repair any leaky roofs or broken windows. Make sure your pipes are ready for the cold. Last year the community had a lot of broken or frozen pipes.
Just a reminder, our website has a list of contractors who know how to answer questions you may have. Also don’t forget to get your boat winterized. Thank you for supporting our functions. If anyone has ideas for next year, please feel free to contact someone on the board.
Stay warm and safe this fall!
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH- DEBBIE COVERDALE
A big THANK YOU to all the members of the Community Neighborhood Watch team.Seeing the vehicles with the placards, traveling along each street, lets us rest easierknowing our streets are patrolled.We appreciate your commitment during 2015to this important Community position.
Your friends and Members of the Mariners Cove HOA Board
DMHOA- JIM BAILEY
DMHOA meets monthly on the 4th Monday of the month at Angola Beach and Estates. The meeting is open to all. As a member of our HOA, you are automatically a member of DMHOA.
ACTIVITES- MIKE DEMACRO
I want to start off by thanking Mary MacBride for volunteering to take charge of the pasta party. I heard everyone had a great time and the food was wonderful. As many of you are aware it has been a struggle finding people to assist the HOA with functions that were scheduled in 2015. That is why we are changing the way things will work in 2016. In order to have a scheduled event in 2016 someone must volunteer to head the event. The volunteer does NOT need to be a member of the activities committee.
The volunteer will be responsible for everything pertaining to the event including but not limited to finding additional volunteers to assist, picking up supplies, decoration and clean up. I will work with the volunteer on a budget and assist anywhere possible.
I would like to invite EVERYONE who’s interested in volunteering for an event that has taken place in the
past to a meeting at the clubhouse on January 12th at 7pm. At this meeting we will go over the events of 2015 to see if anyone wants to volunteer for that event in 2016. If no one volunteers for the event, it simply won’t take place. Feel free to bring additional ideas for activities that you would like to see on the calendar in 2016 but also make sure you are ready to volunteer to head the event.
Only you can make 2016 an eventful year at Mariner’s Cove. As it stands right now there are no scheduled events for 2016. Unfortunately, it will stay that way unless members of the association, associate, with the association, by volunteering some of their time to the association. I look forward to seeing you on January 11th and working with you to make 2016 an eventful year.
MEMBERSHIP- ALAN WENTWORTH
2016 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
We are now accepting applications for membership for 2016. Your membership includes: quarterly Beacons, local Boat Towing, winter boat and trailer storage, DMHOA Membership, 4th of July Boat Parade, Poker Run, Spring, Summer and Fall socials, Craft Shows, Christmas/Pasta Dinner, Christmas Decorating contest, and Annual Picnic along with other special events that your Board sponsors.
Most importantly, your membership shows a strong and united Home Owners Association when dealing with ELS and Local Management on issues important to all Mariners Cove residents. On a statewide level, DMHOA is very much involved in direct dealings with members of the DE Legislature and the Attorney General’s Office to work on additional legislation to protect the rights and security of the residents of all Manufactured Home Communities. They only have credibility if they have our demonstrated support. Remember, votes get the attention of politicians and we vote! The fee for membership is still $20.00 if paid by April 15th. A late fee of $5.00 will apply if paid after April 15th.
Send your membership application along with a $20 payment to:
Alan Wentworth/MCHOA
35474 Pine Drive
Millsboro, DE19966
Membership payments will be acknowledged by e-mail for those providing an internet address. Those without e-mail capabilities, or wanting a membership card, should include a self addressed, stamped envelope with their application. Those using PayPal should provide their telephone number, email address and lot number or Mariner’s Cove mailing address.
2016 Membership Application
We are now accepting applications for membership for 2016. Please mail your check payable to MCHOA and membership enrollment form to:
MCHOA
Attn: Al Wentworth
35474 Pine Drive
Millsboro, De 19966
Membership is $20.00 if paid by April 15 and $25.00 if paid after April 15th ($20 for new residents). You may also pay online through our website @ . There is a $1.00 service charge for online payment.
Payments will be acknowledged by email if an address is provided. If you want a paper receipt or a membership card mailed to you, please include a stamped, self addressed envelope with your application.
Please give us your e-mail address to help uscontrolthe costs to keep you informed. We are then able to get out weather reports, happenings in the park etc.The Beacon is now published quarterly. Please remember to check the Bulletin Boards (located by the pool on Cove Drive and behind the mailboxes) for upcoming events.
NAME______LOT NUMBER______
MARINERS COVE ADDRESS______
HOME ADDRESS IF NOT A FULL TIME RESIDENT
______
PHONE NUMBER______CELL NUMBER______
E-MAIL ADDRESS______children under 14 years ____
Beacon mailed ___ Beacon e-mailed ______
We also need volunteers to help us with the events, if interested please indicate
Yes_____ No____
Your membership includes quarterly Beacons, Boat Towing, boat and trailer storage, DMHOA Membership,
4th of July Boat Parade, Poker Run, Spring, summer and fall socials, Craft Shows, Christmas/Pasta Dinner, Christmas Decorating, and Annual Picnic along with other special events that your Board sponsors.
By checking on the line below, you give us your permission to share your information with Neighborhood Watch. If you do not check on the line, we will be unable to notify you if something goes wrong with your property.
______yes I give my permission to share my information with Neighborhood Watch
Thank you
MCHOA Board of Directors
Boat Yard- ED OLLIS
Thank you to everyone who has or are currently using the onsite watercraft storage lot. This is a great amenity provided to all HOA members. If you are new to Mariners Cove this year, trailer and/or watercraft storage is provided to all HOA members for the nominal fee. This fee covers the grass cutting maintenance. The storage lot is located at the foot of Knoll Way; turn right at the end of Knoll Way and the storage lot entrance is the second right.
For those currently storing trailers and/or watercraft on the lot, please note that both trailers and watercraft are required to have a name on them for HOA identification. Currently, there are trailers and/or watercraft in the lot with no names. We need to have this corrected by June 30th. After that date, any trailer or watercraft that is not identified will be removed from the lot.
As a reminder, below are the rules for trailer and/or watercraft storage.
(1)Residents wishing to store trailers and/or watercraft must first be an HOA member in good standing.
(2) There is limited space in the storage lot. Consequently, storage is on a first come first served basis.
(3)The annual fee for using the storage facility covers the grass cutting maintenance. This fee is in addition to your HOA fees and can be paid with your annual HOA dues or paid separately. Dues and fees are paid to Alan Wentworth/MCHOA 35474 Pine Drive Millsboro, DE 19966 or you may also pay online through our Mariners Cove’s website @ . There is a $1.00 service charge for online payment.
(4)Once both the HOA and storage fees have been paid, a list of the members will be provided to Ed Ollis who manages the storage facility.
(5)Residents wishing to utilize the storage lot must FIRST contact Ed Ollis (see phone number on first page of Beacon) BEFORE placing either a trailer or watercraft on the lot. This is to assure that all storage members are HOA members and that all fees are current. If everything is in order, Ed will direct you where to place your trailer and/or watercraft and Ed will assign the trailer and/or watercraft a lot number.
(6)All trailers and/or watercraft MUST be labeled with the resident’s name.
Any trailer and/or watercraft that does not contain identification and a lot number will be removed.
(7)Due to the size of the storage lot, no permanent spaces are assigned since it may be necessary to move trailers and/or watercraft around in the lot during its storage. This is necessary from time to time to allow for grass cutting maintenance or to allow another resident access to their trailer or watercraft.
Thank you again for utilizing the storage lot and for being attentive to the storage rules.
Winter Squash Soup
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon good olive oil
2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
1 (15 - ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut in chunks
3 cups homemade chicken stock or canned broth
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup half - and - half
Cremefraiche, grated Gruyere, or croutons (see Note), for serving (optional)
Directions
Heat the butter and oil in a heavy - bottomed stockpot, add the onions, and cook over medium - low heat for 10 minutes, or until translucent. Add the pumpkin puree, butternut squash, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer over medium - low heat for about 20 minutes, until the butternut squash is very tender. Process the mixture through the medium blade of a food mill. Return to the pot, add the half - and - half, and heat slowly. If the soup needs more flavor, add another teaspoon of salt. Serve hot with garnishes, if desired.
Cook's Note: To serve with croutons, remove the crusts from 2 slices of white bread, cut them in 1/2-inch cubes, and saute them in 1 tablespoon of butter until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
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Long Neck, DE 19966
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