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A Note from Your Recreation Director Dear Members,

I would love to hear from you! Feel free to write, call, or stop by the office – I am looking forward to your feedback.

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I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself as the new Pocono Farms Recreation Director. I am eager to make a positive contribution to the community and look forward to meeting you. My Recreation & Leisure Management academic background and professional experiences have given me the skills I need to make sure that your time at Pocono Farms is as enjoyable, eventful, and fulfilling as possible.

I am looking forward to attending the programs already scheduled to meet everyone. I am curious to find out what the members’ expectations are and to expand the recreation and activity offerings here at Pocono Farms. One of my goals is to build a balanced program for all ages, a balanced program of both new, future, and past events and activities that offer the members the opportunity to participate in as many programs as they wish.

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Getting To Know You Joe Sprovkin, Recreation Director Pocono Farms Country Club Assoc., Inc. 182 Lake Road, Tobyhanna, PA 18466 Phone - 570-894-4435 ext 113 recdir@poconofarms.com

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182 Lake Road Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466 POCONO FARMS COUNTRY CLUB FROM

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From Your Board of Directors By wayne meyers

I’ve lived in Pocono Farms since 2000, watching over the years as our region experienced dramatic change.

If there’s one thing that does not change, it’s that life is guaranteed to change! Some changes are minor, others more important. Some you have influence over, like in my case by serving on the Board, and others you do not, like our country’s economic troubles we’re finally emerging from.

Over these years, taxes rose out of reach of many locals, who had to move away after generations of living here. New schools were built as New York and New Jersey commuters moved out here in droves, then schools closed after they left. What used to be a vacation home community merged with full time long distance commuters, and now, a hybrid of both as foreclosed commuter homes find new owners. We have more families now, many more children, and that

is a great dynamic to add. Outside the Farms there are more traffic lights, more stop signs, a Lowe’s, a Walmart, and new development on the way. Down 611 toward Stroudsburg are new chain restaurants and stores galore, a casino, an indoor water park, and yes, more development on the way.

From my time on the Board, we sold a water company, built a fitness center, and watched the quality of our community rise in leaps and bounds. As the economy improves and foreclosures are purchased, we now have our own Realty Company available to handle transactions, returning profit to the community.

As life marches on, change is inevitable. Some is good, some is bad, but all requires flexibility and resourcefulness. As I visit the Clubhouse, which is usually packed, or attend one of our events, which

are usually packed, I am pleased that throughout the many changes, Pocono Farms consistently rose to whatever challenges appeared in our path. Pocono Farms changed for the better.

The Farms will continue to thrive under the watchful eye of our Management Company, the oversight of a progressive, forward thinking Board of Directors, and the support of voting members who believe in such a Board’s vision.

Sometimes that translates into voting for a dues increase, which in recent years has been turned down at the Annual Meeting. The cost of living continues to rise, and despite Management’s excellent job of containing expenses year to year, financially we are sliding backward. We need some means of adding revenue to our reserves. We are conducting a reserve study as I write this, and hopefully will have hard facts to drive this point home for the next Annual Meeting in July 2014.

I personally hope more residents attend the next meeting as well, regardless of how they decide to vote.

It’s important to be a part of your community, and if programs you or your children enjoy are cut due to lack of funds because the cost of living continues to go up—which it will—you will have missed out on an opportunity to prevent this from happening.

Or, conversely, you will have missed an opportunity to ensure it. The point is, be there to express your preference. Influence the changes that impact you.

182 Lake Road • Tobyhanna, PA 18466 www.poconofarms.com admin@poconofarms.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Frank Milano, President Mike Elbert, Vice President Steve Bunker, Treasurer Wayne Meyers, Secretary

Richard McCormick Collette Houston-Ong Brian Cavanaugh Peter Volpe Bill Weimer

BOARD LIAISONS A&B, Environmental, PublicWorks Communications CrimeWatch Elections/Nominations Finance Golf House Long Range Planning Pool Recreation Tennis

Rich McCormick Collette Houston-Ong Peter Volpe Wayne Meyers Steve Bunker Brian Cavanaugh Rich McCormick Bill Weimer Bill Weimer Collette Houston-Ong Mike Elbert

AD-HOCS Insurance Fitness Center Community Garden Marketing

Frank Milano Mike Elbert Brian Cavanaugh Appointed as needed

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Collette Houston-Ong Linda Penett Linda Becht Marianne Stephen Sally Wachowski Peg Scott Sue Miller NEWSLETTER COORDINATOR Denise Wilson 894-4435 ext. 106 CAPFWeathervane2@yahoo.com

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Another change I’d like to see, is more interest in joining committees. The committee volunteers play such an important role in their respective areas, such as Recreation, House, Fitness Center, Pool, etc. I cannot overemphasize enough how appreciated they are by the Board. It’s really a small investment of time and interest in your community that pays back Continued on page 10

David Timko dtimko@poconofarms.com

Accounting/Office Manager Lorraine Daviduk 894-4435 ext. 103 ldaviduk@poconofarms.com Golf Pro 894-4435 ext. 110

Joe Acla golfshop@poconofarms.com

Greens Superintendent Adam Herman 894-4435 adamh@poconofarms.com Executive Chef 894-4435 ext. 130

Richard Morgan rmorgan@poconofarms.com

Food & Beverage Director 894-4435 ext. 132

Katrina Weithman katrinaw@poconofarms.com

Activities Director 894-4435 ext. 113

Joe Sprovkin recdir@poconofarms.com

Director of Security 894-4435 ext. 105

Artie Furman afurman@poconofarms.com

Building Coordinator & Compliance Director 894-4435 ext. 104

Richard Savage rsavage@poconofarms.com

MAINTENANCE 894-4435 ext. 160 (voicemail only)

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Thoughts from the Manager

By Dave Timko

Labor Day weekend has come and gone. Fortunately the weather held out for us over that weekend. Although the weather Saturday was a little overcast, a lot of members came to the picnic with their children, grandchildren, and families to enjoy the petting zoo, the rock climbing wall, and all of the good food and beverage.

The night at the Rodeo was another huge success. Well over 250 members attended the function. Everyone enjoyed the sounds of the MacWilliams Brothers Band and a fair amount of members took turns riding on the mechanical bull. Although there were some threatening clouds later in the evening, the rain held off and everyone had a wonderful time. While the summer season unofficially ends on Labor Day, we still look forward to a very busy September and October. We have a good balance of member events and outside events scheduled. This will show favorably on the P & L statement.

Through the end of August, the golf revenue exceeded the budgeted revenue by $8,000.00 year to date.

This is a very positive trend. We have also realized 25 fall golf special memberships as of this writing (9/5/13).

This is also a good sign as we have been able to convert a high percentage of our past fall specials into yearly membership in the following year. I would like to thank all of those members who support the club and all of the events held over the summer. We still have a lot planned for you through the end of the year and look forward to seeing you at these events.

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Crime Watch Activity Report

BY ED AALBUE • AUGUST 2013

As of this writing, summer is about to end. Our children have returned to school, our summer residents are preparing to go home, and our snow birds are getting ready to go south. Your crime watch of 21 volunteers making up 17 patrols drove around the community for 110 hours this month. Again this year we will lose four patrols for the winter. If any of our members have a couple of hours during the month to help out, call the office and we will call you back to set up a patrol for you.

The following is an article that appeared in the August 15th, Journal of the Pocono Plateau. Not everyone reads the Journal, so I thought it would be good to reprint it for you.

2013/14 Boa rd of directors meeting schedu le all meeting times are 7 pm unless otherwise noted

Pocono Mountain Regional Police is alerting us that there have been various reports of phishing in our area. Phishing is an attempt to get account information, or to have funds sent via Western Union or Money Gram for a variety of reasons: a relative is in trouble out of state or country and needs money for transportation, bail, legal fees… A caller identifies themselves as a public utility like PPL and notifies the person that their account is past due and their service will be cut off for non-payment. In this scam, the caller will ask for account and payment information… A caller will identify the victim by name and tell them that they have won a lottery or similar game of chance. Several follow-up calls may be received.

Eventually, the caller will ask for payment information for taxes, fees, delivery or other such charges To protect yourselves, contact the relative said to be in trouble and speak with them –don’t send funds via the wire services; contact the utility listed on your last bill – DON’T use the number given by the caller; and DON’T give any account or payment information to the people saying you have won a lottery prize, especially if you did not enter the contest directly. Report any phishing attempts to local police and the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General’s Office.

Friday, October 25th Friday, November 22nd Friday, December 20th Friday, January 24th Friday, February 21st Work Session Friday, March 21st Friday, April 25th Wednesday, May 21st Friday, June 27th Friday, July 18th

Thank you…

Saturday, July 19th—10am Annual Meeting As approved at the 7/31/13 Reorganizational Meeting

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

On behalf of Joseph Demoreski’s family and myself, Anne Holland, we gratefully wish to thank each and everyone, for your words of kindness, caring and support, for the beautiful flower arrangements, all the mass cards, memorial remembrances and sympathy cards in remembrance of Joseph Demoreski.

Joe passed away on August 15th, 2013, in New Jersey, after a long battle with cancer.

Everyone remembered Joe as a very sincere and wonderful man, with a happy smile, a sense of humor, his love of dancing and that shockingly beautiful white hair. Joe loved living in Pocono Farms, where he met many dear friends and wonderful neighbors, and especially liked sitting on our deck, and the quietness, listening to the birds, watching the golfers go by, along with the deer and all the wildlife that crossed our property. Joe will be deeply missed, but his spirit lives on, wishing to say, God bless and love to all, and may peace be with you always.

Sincerely, Anne Holland David and Jeffrey Demoreski

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Getting to Know You

By Marianne Stephen

Meet the Sierras: Dora and Ramiro When I asked Ramiro to tell me about where and how he grew up, they both laughed and said it was a duplicate of what Dora had told me. He live in a town called Pereira that was about twelve hours from where Dora lived. His family also lived on a coffee farm, although his father also had cows that produced milk that was sold. He was one of ten children and they also did not have a phone, a car or a TV. He recalls how one of sisters went to the city when she was around seven years old and saw a car for the first time and wondered what it was.

This a love story – love for each other, love for family and love for their adopted country, America.

I met Dora and Ramiro for the first time at the club when they were having dinner with their neighbor, Chris Zimmermann. There are some people who just exude joy and I sensed immediately that Dora and Ramiro are among them. That feeling was confirmed when I sat down in their lovely home to hear their life story.

They are both from Columbia, South America, a country that I suspect few of us know much about other than it has good coffee. I will try to convey some of their perceptions about their country but be sure to ask them more if you see them.

Dora and Ramiro have been in America for 10 years and neither one of them spoke English when they arrived and it is remarkable how well they speak although they do not think so. Both of them attended Northampton Community College for English as a second language.

Dora grew up in the rural area of Medellin on a farm, and yes, it was a coffee farm. In addition to the coffee that they sold, her father grew all the produce that the family needed to eat including both fruit and vegetables. They grew beans of every sort such as black, red and lentils and rice and beans were an important part of their diet. Dora’s mother cooked everyday whatever her father harvested.

They were close as a family and lived in a large farmhouse.

I got a lesson on growing coffee and thought I would share. Coffee grows on small trees and starts out as white flowers that turn to green beans and then red beans and that is when the farmer picks them. They are washed and put in the sun and then they turn to yellow. It is at this point that the farmer sells them. For Dora’s father and

all the neighboring farms, this meant a two hour journey to the city where the government had an agency to buy the beans which would then go to a factory for a special processing which ultimately turns them to brown which is what we are familiar with.

Dora and Ramiro were born in 1970 and 1968 respectively and are about the same age as my children and I thought about how different their life experiences were when I was talking with the Sierras. Dora recalls her childhood as being very happy. They did not have a car as there were no roads leading to their home and they used horses to take them where they needed to go. If they wanted to take the journey to the city, they would ride the horses to the bus.

They did not have a phone but did have a small radio that was used by her mother to listen to the news. Her family got a TV when Dora was nine and it was the first one in the neighborhood. Life was simple but joyful.

Dora walked an hour to her two-room schoolhouse that was actually a house. One room was for first through third grades and the second room was for fourth and fifth grades. There were two teachers. They did not have janitors so it was the responsibility of the students to keep the schoolhouse clean and to take care of the grounds, including planting flowers. The school only went to the fifth grade so Dora’s mother, Dora, and her sisters moved to the city in a house her father purchased to finish grammar school and high school. They would go home on weekends. Her brothers chose not to go to school but to stay home and work the farm.

Dora is one of seven children and her siblings (David, Mario, Octavio, Esther and Mercedes) still live in Medellin and the farm is active being run by her brother. There still is not a road leading to the farm but her brother owns a motorcycle that takes him to where he leaves his car.

After graduation from high school, Dora started working for a company as a secretary. She went to school for accounting and stayed at the same company with her new accounting responsibilities until she came to America.

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His childhood was not as carefree as Dora’s, however, as he suffered from a bleeding disorder. The local doctors were not able to diagnose the problem and told his mother to take him home, put him in bed and don’t move him.

He was not able to go to school and his oldest sister also could not attend, as she had to help her mother with all the children and especially Ramiro. He was a bit more adventuresome than he probably should have been and, at age ten, he fell out of a tree that he had climbed (turned out to probably be a blessing). In addition to bleeding problems, he broke his leg and needed to be taken to the hospital in the city. This trip and all trips to hospitals and doctors were taken on horseback. At the hospital, they diagnosed his condition as Hemophilia but did not have the appropriate medication to treat it. It was months before the hospital obtained the appropriate medicine and it was not always available. As a result of the lack of treatment, Ramiro suffered irreversible joint damage.

His older brothers and sisters took good care of him which included carrying him on their backs much of the time.

One of the greatest gifts they gave him, however, was to teach him to read and write. He moved to the city when he was a teenager and finally got to go to school. His first year was with young children but after that he transferred to a night school that was with adults. It took him years, but, through determination and perserverance, he completed grade and high school. His sister who had not been able to attend also went to school and she too graduated.

Starting in the mid eighties, life in Columbia became quite dangerous. It was an incredibly sad story that Ramiro told me about his sister. She was attending the university and one day in 1997 she went to school and was never seen again. To this day, they still have no idea what happened to her.

The following is from the internet - Andrés Pastrana Arango was elected president in 1998, pledging to clean up corruption. In Dec. 1999, the Colombian military announced that 2,787 people were kidnapped that year—the largest number in the world—and blamed rebels. The murder rate soared in 1999, with some 23,000 people reported killed by leftist guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, drug traffickers, and common criminals. The violence has created more than 100,000 refugees, while 2 million Colombians have fled the country in recent years.

In 2003, Ramiro’s parents moved to Spain where his sister Gloria and his brother Luis lived. His mother has passed away but his father is turning 80 this year and Ramiro hopes that he and Dora will be able to visit him this year. Ramiro’s uncle lives on their farm in Columbia but is not working it and it is going into disrepair. His brothers, Antonio, Alberto and Nelson, still live in Columbia but they have moved away from the farm.

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In his mid twenties, Ramiro’s family moved to Dora’s town, Medellin as it was bigger and offered more opportunities and it was here that Ramiro finished his high school education and began working as a truck driver.

Ramiro noticed Dora in town but she was always with her girlfriends but he knew he wanted to meet her. One day he was walking down the street and ran into her while she was alone. They started to talk and it was love at first sight for Dora and they both are still madly in love today. There was a problem, however, as her mother disapproved. At that time Ramiro wore long hair, had an earring and drove a motorcycle and in the words of Dora looked like a hippie. In order to win Dora’s mother’s approval he changed everything. He cut his hair, got rid of the earring and motorcycle and started to dress like a gentleman. It worked.

Dora and Ramiro were married in Dec 1992. They had a very unique honeymoon as Ramiro’s mother joined them.

They were going to the beach and his mother had never seen the sea so they took her along.

Their daughter Daniela was born in 1993 and it was after that they started to think about emigrating. Dora says that Columbia is a beautiful, beautiful country but has many problems. Life was getting more dangerous, Ramiro was not getting the best medical care and they wanted Daniela to have an opportunity for a college education.

Ramiro’s sister, Marta, had moved to Pocono Farms East following her husband’s brother. When Dora and Ramiro came in 2003, they stayed with his sister for a few months while they looked all around the area for a house. They liked the amenities that Pocono Farms offered and liked the house that they finally bought. Ramiro has undertaken many projects in the house – putting in new windows and new floors and adding a deck to name a few. He is working in construction for a company that contracts for Lowe’s and has been learning more and more new skills.

Their daughter Daniela was in eighth grade when they came and she has since graduated from Pocono West. She attended Northampton and then transferred to another school in New Jersey and is currently living in Elizabeth,

Capital Improvement Fees on transfer of property: House: $1,231 Lot: $616 Building Regulations: Permits are required from the township and from PFCCA. Please check with the office (894-4435) as to your specific needs.

• Building permit required from respective township and PFCCA before construction begins • Construction permitted from 7am - 7pm Monday- Saturday – excluding major holidays • Resale certificates are required. Fee is $200.00

New Jersey and studying Hotel Management. She is living with her boyfriend, a nice young man from Poland.

Fortunately, Dora approves of him so he does not have to make any changes.

Ramiro is finally getting the medical treatment that he needs and is doing well controlling his hemophilia. Dora gives him shots every other day to replace the Factor 8 that his body requires.

They came to find the American Dream and they found it and more. They both grew up in large families that were very close and the only thing they miss is seeing their sisters and brothers. In the techno savvy world they live in now, however, they are able to stay in touch easily.

I am pleased to report that Dora became a citizen in May of this year and Ramiro hopes to become one

by December.

I think that we folks who grew up in America sometimes take for granted all the opportunities that this country offers and it was very refreshing to be reminded of what America is all about and that it truly is the land of opportunity.

Refuse Collection: Curbside pickup on household trash is done on Mondays beginning at 6am by PantherWaste Systems 1-877-499-2783 excluding major holidays. Alternate collection days will be posted on our website at www. poconofarms.com.

PantherWaste Systems will only pick up household trash. If you have any other items to discard, please call them at 1-877-499-2783 to set up arrangements. A bulk waste price list is available in the Administration Office or on the website.

Recycling is picked up every other Monday.

Dumpster Hours: Sunday from 10am – 2pm Wednesday & Friday from 8am – Noon Animals: Dogs must be leashed or on owner’s property at all times.

Wildlife, such as deer and black bear, are common at Pocono Farms. We ask that you NOT FEED any wild animals.

Dora and Ramiro are so happy and grateful to be in America. To quote Dora, “God Bless America” and might I add, God Bless Dora and Ramiro.

Emergencies: For ALL emergencies including medical or fire please contact 911 first, then contact Public Safety at 570-8944435 x105.

Weathervane DEADLINE NOTICE In order to produce a better newspaper for the Community, a Weathervane submission deadline has been established. All articles, announcements, classified ads, etc. must be submitted to the Newsletter Coordinator on or before the 5th of each month for publication in the next issue of The Weathervane.

Submissions made after this date will not be considered until the following month. Your cooperation is appreciated. Publication of articles is subject to the approval of the Communication Committee.

2013/14 Women’s clu b 2013-2014 Board Members for Pocono Farms Women’s Club are: Joan Ludwig, 2nd Vice President (Programs); Joan Schipper, 1st Vice President (Ways and Means); Darlene Schultz, Secretary; Alma Rimmer, 3rd Vice President (Membership); Ginny Day, Treasurer; Cathy Madejczyk, President.

The Woman’s Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of Every Month. If you are interested in joining, applications can be obtained in the Administration Office, dues are $15 annually.

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Pocono Farms Events Sav e the Date Wine Dinner Saturday, Nov. 9th Family Fitness Day Open House Saturday, Nov. 9th Holiday Party Saturday, Dec. 7th Brunch with Santa Sunday, Dec. 15th

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From R to L: Fred Rimmer, George Byrne and Bob Penett) playing at the Glacier Lake Garden Patio. One of several free concerts they performed this past summer for Pocono Farms rock and roll fans.

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Member/member ch a mpions augus t 3 - 4 Member/Member Champion 131 Jeff Bunker & Tim Boehmer 1st Flight 131 Jeff Bunker & Tim Boehmer 2nd Flight 134 John Basile & Emil D’Angelo 3rd Flight 128 Mark Ong & Tommy Stultz 4th Flight 134 Orry Grassy & Ken Lutz 5th Flight 137 Frank & Carolyn DeBrincat 6th Flight 136 Mike & Jodi Gaudette

CLU B CHAMPIONSHIP Club Champion

Men’s 5th Flight Champion Ken Lutz

191 Jeff Bunker

Club Champion Runner Up 201 John Basile Men’s 1st Flight Champion Jake Holeva Men’s 2nd Flight Champion Richard Bonk Men’s 3rd Flight Champion Steve Bunker Men’s 4th Flight Champion Rodger Spear

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Men’s 6th Flight Champion Bill Eckardt

Men’s 7th Flight Champion George Litz

Ladies’ 1st Flight Champion Patti Walsh

Ladies’ 2nd Flight Champion Joann Shields

Ladies’ 3rd Flight Champion Carol McDonnell

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Tommy Stultz, Gary Russin & Neil Carlson Kerry Cerana, George Rowan, Randy Cerana & Jeff Rowan Tim Holland, Laurie Mcdonald, Jeff Jones & Beth Jones Mark Zambriski, Mike Gaffney & Matt Francis Jim Ribardo, Larry Reiner, Bob Drygas & Janet Drygas

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SENIOR CLU B CHAMPIONSHIP Augus t 17 th - 18th Sr. Club Champion - 161 Tom Sirolly Sr. Club Champion Runner Up- 161 Bob Drygas 1st Flight 172 Rick Vodilko 175 Joe Wieczorek 175 Rodger Spear 2nd Flight 177 Ken Lutz 178 Ed Miller 3rd Flight 191 Ed Ryan 197 Jim Sturtevant 197 Ted Holterman

Ladies Champion 181 A.J. Oravec 221 Denise Riggi 1st Flight 197 Sharon Spear 204 Miriam Fernandez

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2nd Flight 213 Gail Brescher 222 Carol McDonnell

Well, the year is winding down. We have had a great 2013 and I would like to thank all of you for your participation in the events. We had some great competition and fun. I would like to thank Mark Ong, Carol McDonnell and Rodger Spear for their time on the Golf Committee.

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Welcome A.J. Oravec,Tommy Stultz and Rodger Spear (back for more). This year we actually had a vote for new members on the Committee.

Shows we have more members wanting to be involved. Please keep it that way. The more involvement we have from you, the members, the better this club gets.

Flight 1 1st 60 2nd 65 3rd 65

Mark Zabriski, Suzie Armbruster, Brian Kuhns & Donna D’Amore Frank DeBrincat, Carolyn DeBrincat, Greg Shields & Joann Shields Jackie Bunker, Tim Johnston, Bob Drygas & Janet Drygas

Flight 2 1st 70 2nd 70 3rd 70

Ed Miller, A.J. Oravec, Ed Bragger & Barbara Bragger Ed Ryan, Marilyn Fritz, Ken Callahan & Pattie Butler Paul McCrone, Jen Pero, Chaz Esposito & Lydia Esposito

Flight 3 1st 72 2nd 72 3rd 72

Rodger Spear, Sharon Spear, Beth Fulmer & Jason Zampogna Michael Gaudette Jr., Laurie McDonald, Michael Gaudette & Jodi Gaudette Larry Reiner, Rosemary Reiner, John Antola & Marianne Stephen

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Handicap Tournament Champion 90 Ed Ryan

Jeff Bunker

Steve Bunker

Tom Sirolly

Frank DeBrincat

Jerry Halloran

Tom Stultz

Ed Walsh

A.J. Oravec

Orry Grassi

Jim Ribardo

Joann Shields

Greg Shields

Marybeth Sturtevant

Jim Sturtevant

Mark Zabriski

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Patti Walsh

Rich Brescher

Brian Cavanaugh

Rodger Spear

Ken Callahan

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White Tee Division 90 Ed Ryan 84 Bob Nemetz 80 Orry Grassi Red Tee Division 91 Patti Walsh 89 Julie Basile 82 Pattie Butler

As you may now know, we have re-rated the holes for handicaps. Thanks Mark for your diligence and knowledge in helping to make the course more competitive. If you have any questions on the process, feel free to ask Joe, Mark, or any of the committee members. I also want to thank Bob Denny and Joe Suosso for their tireless efforts over the years to support our Community Scholarship and Community Swim Team. They raise money and provide hours of golf and entertainment for those of us that participate.

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HAWAIIAN LUAU CHAMPIONS

Blue Tee Division 105 Tom Sirolly 94 John Basile 93 Brian Cavanaugh 89 Jim Ribardo 86 Joe Wieczorek 85 Mark Zabriski 83 Bob Penett 83 David Price

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We still have tournaments left: 8” cup and the end of year Turkey Bash (weather permitting).

So enjoy the time we have left on this great course before that white stuff shows up.

Heard on the golf course: Golfer:“Do you think I can get there with a 5-iron?”

Caddy:“Eventually.”

Golfer:“This golf is a funny game.”

Caddy:“It’s not supposed to be.”

Golfer:“Caddy, Do you think my game is improving?”

Caddy:“Oh yes, Sir! You miss the ball much closer than you used to.”

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huge dividends. By joining a committee, you’ll have an opportunity to influence change using your own ideas and concepts. Please contact the office for more information. Last but not least, I’d like to see participation at our monthly Board meetings, usually held on a Friday at 7:00 PM in the downstairs community room in the clubhouse (always check the calendar to confirm Board meeting dates). We conduct public business our members might be interested to learn more about, and perhaps if you attend, the voting issues at the annual meeting would make more sense. We are going into budget mode at the time of this writing, and I strongly urge every member to review the posted budget when it’s finished whether or not you are able to attend the Board meetings discussing the budget. I’m not sure it needs to be said, but it can’t hurt to make sure everyone realizes how transparent and important this process is for all of you. We welcome you all to become a part of it. ***Schools are open again, so please slow down and drive carefully!***

EVENTS AF TER SCHOOL PRO G R AM Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-6pm

There will be a computer available for homework.

We will also go outside weather permitting. There are board games, crafts,Wii, movies and activities available. A snack and juice will be provided for all children.

Contact: Joe Sprovkin, Recreation Director 570-894-4435 x113 recdir@poconofarms.com

MOMMY & ME

Tuesdays and Thursdays In the Community Room 10:30am-12pm Inviting all pre kindergarten children and their parents to meet new friends, enjoy arts and craft, and have fun! Each day will consist of group play time, a fun project, and a healthy snack! Learning and group play will be encourage throughout the morning. Each parent is encouraged to sign up to bring a craft and a snack for a day. There will be a theme for each month and we will have a calendar filled with ideas.

Contact: Joe Sprovkin 570-894-4435 x113 recdir@poconofarms.com

FALL FLING 8” CUP SCR AMBLE Saturday, October 12th 10am Shotgun - $40 per person

Players can make their own teams. 2 person scramble. Includes: coffee and Danish at 9pm, golf, chili bar at the end of tournament and prizes. Guests welcome.

Contact: Pro Shop 570-894-4435 x111

KIDS’ HALLOWEEN PARTY

In the Clubhouse Sunday, October 27th 2-4pm

Games, music, dancing and more! Snacks and refreshments. Magician with a live bunny! Seating is limited.You MUST sign up in advance.You can sign up in the Administration Office ONLY.Your name must be on the Sign-up list in order to receive a wrist band the day of the event.

Deadline to Sign-up 10/23/13

TEEN HAU NTED HANGOUT NIGHT

At the Fitness Center Community Room Friday, October 25th Sign up in Administration Office 7-9pm Come join us for a night filled with music, dancing, carnival games, prizes, activities, food and drinks.

Prizes for: scariest costume, most original costume, and best overall costume. Ages 12 and up – friends welcome. Bring a valid PCCA ID badge.

Sign up by October 23rd Contact: Joe – 570-894-4435 x113 recdir@poconofarms.com

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Football Sunday

EVERY SUNDAY

OCTOBER 13TH SPECIAL

OCTOBER 20TH SPECIAL

OCTOBER 27TH SPECIAL

Each Thursday we have a different beer special! Ask your bartender or server for details

Wings

October 3rd Make Your Own Cheese Steak $9

1/2 dozen $4.25 Dozen $8.25

Beef or chicken and an array of topping: mushrooms, onions, peppers, cheese & more!

Trio Platter

1 cheeseburger slider, 1 hot dog and 6 wings and french fries $8.95

Beginning at Noon

SPECIAL

6:00—8:00pm

Hot dogs $1.75 Add chili or cheese $1.25

in the Grill Room

OCTOBER 6TH

Thirsty Thursdays

October 10th Pot Roast with Gravy $12

Pot Roast with gravy, vegetables, mashed potatoes, tossed salad and rolls.

All day beer specials!

October 17th Asian Night $9

KICK-OFF SUNDAY! 1:00pm Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants

Featuring teriyaki chicken and vegetables, rice, salad and wonton soup.

PEPPERONI PIZZA FRENCH FRIES - Waffle french fries topped with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni — $6.95 1:00pm

October 24th Lasagna Night $10

Featuring beef lasagna, garlic bread and Caesar salad.

Pittsburgh Steelers @ New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

October 31st - It’s the Great Thirsty Thursday Charlie Brown $12

CHICKEN FAJITA WRAP - Sliced grilled chicken, sauteed onion, peppers with pepper jack cheese, lettuce and tomato served with salsa and sour cream — $7.95 1:00pm

4:25pm

Potions Pumpkin Soup • Spooky Shepherd’s Pie Cauldron Chicken Pot Pie • Mummy’s Mini Pizza Phantom Pumpkin Ravioli.

To reserve a table contact Katrina 570-894-4435, ext 132 katrinaw@poconofarms.com

New England Patriots @ New York Jets Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers

SAUSAGE & PEPPERS - Served on a 6” hoagie roll with chips — $7.95 1:00pm 4:05pm

New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles New York Jets @ Cincinnati Bengals Pittsburgh Steelers @ Oakland Raiders

MOZZARELLA STICK GRILLED CHEESE - Served with a cup of tomato soup — $8.25

CONTACT THE PRO SHOP TO SIGN UP 570-894-4435 x 111 (Deadline July 9th)

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