Winter 2011 - Winterplace Condominiums at Okemo

Newsletter
WINTER 2011
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P.O. Box 370, Ludlow, VT 05149
Phone: 802-228-4934
Fax: 802-228-2854
winterplacecoa@gmail.com
SHAWS GROCERY IS OPERATING BUSINESS FROM A TENT IN THEIR PARKING LOT.
A TENTATIVE RE-OPENING FOR THEIR NEWLY REMODELED BUILDING IS JAN. 2012.
Town of Ludlow
Okemo Ridge Road
OKEMO MOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE MADE SWIFT REPAIRS TO THE HEAVILY
DAMAGED OKEMO RIDGE ROAD.
Winterplace Damage
THE ATTACHED PHOTOS DEPICT SOME OF
THE DAMAGE SUSTAINED AT WINTERPLACE
BY IRENE. THE IMPACTED AREAS, HERE AT
WINTERPLACE, WERE ROAD EROSION, CULVERT BLOCKAGES, DRAINAGE DIVERSION
AND RETAINING WALL RECONSTRUCTION.
 THE WINTERPLACE OFFICE POST OFFICE BOX HAS CHANGED
FROM P.O. BOX 200 TO P.O. BOX 370
 WINTERPLACE HOMEOWNERS’ PROPANE CONTRACTED RATE IS $2.137/Gallon
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION WILL BE
HELD IN MARCH 2012. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED
IN BEING A MEMBER OF THE WINTERPLACE
BOARD, A “FUTURE BOARD MEMBER QUESTION-
 E-MAILING PARKING PASS REQUESTS TO THE OFFICE
NAIRE” FORM MUST BE COMPLETED & SUBMIT-
(winterplacecoa@gmail.com) HELPS TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS. INFORMATION NEEDED: UNIT NO., DATE(S) OF STAY,
VEHICLE LICENSE NO. / STATE AND CELL PHONE NO.
TED TO THE OFFICE BY 2/17/12. THIS FORM MAY
 BEGINNING 11/21/11, YOU MAY BEGIN PLACING YOUR WEEKEND NEWSPAPER ORDERS WITH THE OFFICE OR ON OUR
WEB-SITE: www.winterplacecoa.com
 THE POOL WILL BE OPENING ONE HOUR EARLIER THIS
SKI SEASON AT 9 AM
 PLEASE KEEP UNIT HEAT NO LOWER THAN 58 DEGREES
DURING THE WINTER SEASON
 PLEASE DO NOT DISPOSE OF REGULAR HOUSEHOLD TRASH IN
THE RECYCLING DUMPSTER
BE OBTAINED AT THE WINTERPLACE OFFICE OR
E-MAILED TO YOU, AT YOUR REQUEST.
New Fire Extinguishers
have been placed in each unit. Each
one includes instructions and a
hanging bracket. Whether you choose
to hang your extinguisher or store it,
please keep it in the kitchen area.
Market Update from Vermont Properties
We have certainly had our challenges this summer, both economically and weather related, but we as always remain
optimistic about our market here at Okemo and our
Ludlow community.
Winterplace has seen more sales transactions than
any other complex on the mountain YTD. Solitude
total sales are down 70%, Trailside is down 40%
while Winterplace is up 30% for number of sales
transactions. Why? While asking prices have adjusted downward mountain wide, it seems that
Winterplace is rating high with buyers in terms of
value. The initial investment can be considerably less
than some of the other mountain condos offered for
sale right now. Buyers are looking at carrying costs,
location and amenities. Although the closed sales
transactions numbers are down, we are moving some
inventory. Interest rates are a factor, as well, with rates at 60 year lows. Our message is “Now is the time to buy!”.
We still have some seasonal rentals available for the upcoming ski season. Thank you, as always, for your referrals and
business. Most importantly, thank you for your continued support of the Okemo Valley Area and your home away from
home.
Your real estate team,
Kathy, Suzanne and Alyson
802-228-8877
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Give the Gift of Warmth
Due to the devastation created by Irene, the
need is greater than ever. Bring any outer
garments that are clean and in good
condition to either Vermont Properties and
FEB. 4, 2012
DEMO DAY
for ski and snowboard equipment
In front of G & H Buildings
At Winterplace
Time TBA
Credit card required
~Followed by~
Development, 29 Locust Hill Road in
Ludlow or the Winterplace Office.
Drop off deadline is Nov. 27, 2011.
at Willie Dunn’s Grille
Okemo Valley Golf Club
Time TBA
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Mark Wagner ~ President
OKEMO SKI & BOARD SWAP– Okemo Base Lodge
Jack Fleming ~ Vice President
Paul Prina ~ Treasurer
Lisa Davis ~ Secretary
Ken Bialo ~ Director
Tony Smith~ Director
Doug Carey ~ Director
Tony Forlenzo ~ Director
Doug Bora ~ Director
Pre-owned & new equipment /clothing for sale to help
benefit Okemo Mountain School, Time TBA, Nov. 18-20
CHRISTMAS IN WESTON - Weston
An old fashioned Christmas festival with music, sleigh
rides, children’s activities & the lighting of the Village tree. Weston Village, Rte. 100, Dec. 3, 2011
SKI MAGAZINE SUPER DEMO/SKI TEST– Jackson Gore
Demo next year’s skis & be a SKI Magazine ski tester. Board companies will also be demoing this year’s snow-­
boards. Register upstairs above the Roundhouse
between 8am-10am. Demo is 8am-2pm, Dec. 10,11.
OKEMO FAMILY NEWS YEARS EVE– Jackson Gore
John Watanabe - Property Manager
Marcia Woods - Accounting
Dee-Dee Potter - Owner Services
Many activities including ice skating, games, snowshoeing, horse-drawn wagon rides, a DJ dance party
and fireworks. 5pm-9pm, Dec. 31
FLANNEL WITH FLAIR - Jackson Gore Inn, Okemo
Ray Briere, John Galimi,
Aaron Farrar, Heather Rabin,
Roberta Reed-Rabin
Dining, dancing to live music, silent and live auctions
to benefit the Okemo Community Challenge.
Call 802-228-1965 for more information. Roundhouse
at Jackson Gore Inn, 7pm, Jan. 28, 2012
WINTERPLACE OFFICE HOURS
SKI SEASON: MON. - FRI. 7AM-3PM
SAT. 7AM-5PM ∙ SUN. 7AM-1PM
COMEDY NIGHT— Okemo Clock Tower Base Lodge
Co-sponsored by Vermont Properties & Development
Rusty DeWees, The Logger, Appropriate for age 21 and
up. Contact Vermont Properties 802-228-8877 for
advance tickets. Doors open at 7pm, Show begins at
8pm, Feb. 28, 2012
OFF SEASON: MON. - FRI. 9AM-3PM. CLOSED WEEK-ENDS
UPCOMING OFFICE CLOSINGS
NOV. 24, 2011 (THANKSGIVING DAY)
DEC. 25, 2011 (CHRISTMAS DAY)
JAN 1, 2012 (NEW YEARS DAY)
POOL / HOT TUB HOURS
YOU CAN RIDE THE TIMBER RIPPER
MOUNTAIN COASTER ALL WINTER . . .
SKI SEASON: POOL 9AM-10PM
HOT TUBS: NOON - 10PM
OFF SEASON: POOL 9AM-9:30PM / HOT TUBS CLOSED
IF YOU SMELL GAS IN YOUR UNIT, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 802-228-4934 DAY OR NIGHT.
 Dartmouth Hitchcock Med. Ctr.
(603) 650-5000
 Riverside Pet Care at Ludlow
(802)228-5700
 Ludlow Ambulance
(802) 228-2841
 Rutland Regional Medical Center
(802)775-7111
 Ludlow Fire Department
(802) 228-2211
 Springfield Hospital
(802)885-2151
 Ludlow Health Center
(802) 228-8867
 Ludlow Police
(802) 228-4411
 VT State Police
(802)875-2112
(802)773-9101
 Rite-Aid Pharmacy
(802) 228-8477
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Rockingham:
Rutland:
In case of emergency dial:
911