AuSable Acres

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150 LOT PROJECT WORKS FOR ALL

The “150 or More Lot” project is a contract with the future which requires NO payment by us..except for the dues which we already pay. It applies to all properties, vacant, or lots improved with a home.  It guarantees the future solvency of the Association and the prospect of enhanced amenities for all  of us if, someday, JLKN develops it residential lot potential. Such lots, under  APA rules, would be larger and therefore more expensive than our current ones. Everything would be enhanced to our benefit at no added cost to us. It is a win/win opportunity. Let us not pass this by.And for those of you who are concerned about undoing any already done:  if we do not succeed, there is no ability to enforce!We are 1/3 of the way there…Lets Do It!!!!!!!!!!

It is very easy to sign up. Just fill out the short form below and send it to AAPOA, PO Box 8, AuSable Forks, NY 12912.   

Name: _______________________________________ 

Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________________ 

Lot Locations: 1. __________________________

                    2. __________________________

                    3. __________________________ (You may add more, if you wish.)

Thank you for supporting the future solvency of our Association which works for all of us.  

2012 AAPOA DUES ARE DUE

This is just a reminder that your dues for this year are now due. There is a membership form on the last page of the December newsletter but, if you don't have the newsletter, you can print the form from this website. Just fill it out, add your check for $55 if you own a home or $25 if you own a lot and send it to AAPOA, PO Box 8, AuSable Forks, NY 12912. Your new membership card with the combination for the tennis court lock will be mailed to you. Your membership gives you access to the trails, picnic grounds, Lake Eaton and the tennis court. Plans are underway to refurbish the court this year. Thank you for your support. We are looking forward to a great year in the Acres.

AAPOA Newsletter - December, 2011

You can download a digital copy of the latest newsletter by clicking on the link below and saving the file that opens to your computer:

Download AAPOA-Newsletter-December-2011

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING REMINDER

There will be an AAPOA General Membership meeting on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 10 am in the AuSable Forks Community Center. Dues for 2012 can be paid at the meeting. The membership form was attached to the newsletter that you received last week. Hope to see you there. Rosemary Barry

Correction

Last week I wrote to tell all of you about the devastation in the Town of Jay. I neglected to specifically mention Jay and Upper Jay, which also sustained a great deal of damage. The town of Jay Irene Relief Fund is still collecting donations and will be for the foreseeable future. Your generosity is appreciated. You can send donations to Town of Jay, PO Box 730, AuSable Forks 12912. Checks should be payable to "Town of Jay Irene Relief Fund".

Tropical Storm Irene Relief Effort

As you undoubtedly know, Tropical Storm Irene caused flood damage, road and bridge washouts and ravaged many, many homes in AuSable Forks, Keene and Keene Valley.  The river rose to unprecedented levels leaving many homeless. Recovery efforts are ongoing at the local, state and federal level.  Essex County has been declared a federal disaster area.  Fortunately, AuSable Acres was spared severe damage and many of the residents have been helping their neighbors as they clean up and begin rebuilding their lives. The good news is that there was no loss of life.  Food and clothing has been pouring in and help with cleanup is continuing. The Town of Jay has set up a special account to put money for people in need.  A committee will be formed with representatives from the affected areas to assess needs and disperse the money so it will be well spent. The AAPOA has made a $500 donation to this fund on behalf of our members.  If anyone wishes to make a donation, please make your check payable to the  "Town of Jay Irene Relief Fund". Checks can be mailed to the Town of Jay, PO Box 730, AuSable Forks, NY 12912. It is impossible to overstate the need of the community and your generousity will be greatly appreciated.

Hurricane Irene Damage Update #3

The bridges in AuSable Forks have been inspected and are now open to vehicular traffic.  Most roads to the south are still closed, though.

Reminder: Pot Luck Picnic This Saturday 9/3/11

The AAPOA will host a pot luck picnic on Saturday Sept. 3rd at 2:00 at Lake Eaton.  Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share with other members and guests who attend.  We will provide wine and water but anything else that you wish to drink, you will need to bring yourself.  In case of rain, the picnic will be held on Sunday, Sept. 4th.  Hope to see you there.

Roadside Cleanup Yields Many Helpers

The fall roadside cleanup on Saturday, August 27 was a big success.  Because of the many volunteers, AuSable Drive, Sawmill, Ridgetop and Scenic Point  were all cleared of litter.  Loyd Brewer, Joe DeMarco, Phil Dooley, Pete and Kathy DeFina, Rob Farkas and Annie Scavo, Tim Fitzgerald, Ron and Pat Levine, Alice Looney, Nancy MacDonald, Tim Mainzer, Rosemary Barry,and Dave Zientko made up the crew of volunteers. Thanks to the efforts of these good neighbors, the roadsides look really good once again.  Now, if only the litter wasn't there in the first place........

Hurricane Irene Damage Update #2

Currently, vehicular traffic is prohibited on the bridge between the movie theater and Stewart's in AuSable Forks.  There's some concern that the river rushing against and over the bridge last night weakened it structurally.

A brige inspector is on the way to assess the situation.

Until that happens, though, there is no navigable route from the Acres to anywhere but Jay and AuSable Forks.