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Letter From The Editor

eality check: It seems as if we are enjoying one of the most beautiful Buck Hill summers in a long time. Gorgeous sunny days, cool nights, not too much rain or humidity. We are thankful for that given all the other challenges we face due to the ongoing coronavirus restrictions. But what we’ve noticed are the clever and innovative ways cottagers and staff have responded to those challenges. We can golf, albeit with some simple restrictions; the pool, tennis, and Camp Club are all operational with some qualifications; fishing is full go; the Grille serves food on the patio; and, we’re gathering on porches for private open-air cocktail hours. Plus, we live in this beautiful community on the hill with nature’s bounty surrounding us. If you must be locked down, this is a great place to do so. And, apparently, many nonHere in Buck Hill, there are vis- Buck Hillers feel that way too as cottage and tas to take your breath away. townhouse sales have been robust. According to cottager and real estate agent Caroline Salvino, 18 cottages have been sold through the end of July plus six more are scheduled to close in August or September, putting us on track to sell about 70% more cottages than last year. Some of this activity is being driven by young families from New York and Philadelphia who want a safe place for their families to live during the coronavirus. They are looking for houses with space to work from home and many of them started as renters here early in the pandemic. They will become part of this community started in 1901. We are hap- We like having fun with friends py to share this bubble with newcomers but, in the great outdoors. of course, thinking of those less fortunate across the country brings a dose of truth to our magic kingdom. So though we may be ensconced in this fairyland, please don’t forget to help and support those less fortunate in whatever way you choose—through our Community Services Committee, our local food pantry, donations to national organizations, or via other avenues. Last issue, we told you that The Breeze would be taken over by Erin Delaney during the next year. Alas, that plan has been nixed as Erin is no longer with the company, and thus, the old team will carry on for the foreseeable future. Retirement postponed! However, most of the other changes we noted are still valid: we will publish four issues per year and the departments have been pared down to four from 13. We’d love to hear from you about any news or information you Four-legged creatures are a part of want to share, animal sightings, weddings, comments, our community. whatever. Above all, stay well.

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Cora Ravenscroft enjoys one of the new chairs at the Inn site courtesy of the Buck Hill Falls Co. They come from Strehle’s Outdoor Furniture establishment in Lake Ariel, which makes chairs and picnic tables in a charming vintage style.

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Editor-in-Chief Karen Walden Executive Editor Jennifer Brown Mittereder Copy Editor Barbara Smith Publisher Willa Jean Price Contributors Nicole Abrams, Maryjane Baer, Chrissy Caiazzo Pritchard, Brian Fowler, Colin Gardner, Mill Jonakait, Grace Keating, Tom O’Malley, Lisa Neary, Andrea Osmun, Audra Ottaway, Mary Ann Lewis, Roxana Rojas, Susan Rusbasan President, Buck Hill Falls Company Mike O’Shea

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ey, you old-time cottagers, say hello and welcome these folks to the settlement. We know it’s a bit tricky these days to ID who is behind the mask, but go ahead and introduce yourself to anyone who doesn’t look familiar! Carolyn and Domenic Cerasi The Cerasis hail from Doylestown, PA where Domenic owns CGR Games, an independent video game boutique in historic Doylestown Borough. Carolyn teaches kindergarten for the Philadelphia public schools. They have a daughter, Tallie, who is excited to join Camp Club and a 6-year-old basset hound named Fred. Domenic enjoys fishing, boating, occasional hunting, and is a novice golfer. Carolyn enjoys gardening, tennis, and looks forward to learning golf. The family of four (that’s counting Fred), love walking and hiking around Buck Hill Falls, exploring the many trails and taking in the great views. They discovered Buck Hill quite by accident—they stumbled across the listing for White Oak Cottage and instantly fell in love. They knew nothing of Buck Hill but were familiar with Skytop, as Carolyn’s mother had summered there as a child and teenager. They also learned that another relative had been a Buck Hiller many decades ago, and they are interested in learning more about that family history. They will make their new home at Cottage 136 on Lenape Lane, former home of the Garbarinos. Glenn and Katie Dudley The Dudleys have been coming to Buck Hill since 2012 to visit Katie’s parents, Ann and Domenic Iacuzzio. They decided to permanently relocate to the East Coast from California in January 2019 to be closer to family and now reside at Cottage 625 on Beatty Circle. They are both in the medical field and work at a hospital in Allentown, which luckily allows them to live in Buck Hill full time. They have four boys: Jack, Brady, Luke, and baby

Benjamin. The family enjoys being active and takes advantage of all the amenities Buck Hill has to offer. As Glenn says, “Buck Hill is a magical place to be able to live full time and raise our boys. Everyone we have met in the community has been very welcoming and friendly.” Joseph Ferry and Cindy Basile Joe and Cindy found Buck Hill while surfing the web and will now make their second home at Cottage 726 on Oak Hill. Their primary residence is in Exton, PA. They have a blended family of Joe’s two boys Nick and Matt and Cindy’s two girls, Samantha (who is expecting her first child with husband Nick) and Taylor, 24. Joe is the President and CEO of AllSports Enterprises (a sports construction and sports surfacing company) and Cindy is Director of Marketing at AllSports. They are both competitive tennis and paddle players and are also golf and bike enthusiasts. They are excited to become part of the community and look forward to meeting everyone. Jeff and Beth Forman Jeff, Beth, and kids Max and Emma stumbled upon Buck Hill last summer after searching for an escape from their Center City Philadelphia home. They were intent on finding a relaxing getaway that was preferably within two hours from their home. After spending an afternoon at the pool and meeting some other families, they were hooked (although the golf course might have been the number-one selling point for Jeff). Jeff is a consulting actuary at Willis Towers Watson and Beth is Vice President of Actuarial at Independence Blue Cross. They love hiking, along with their recently adopted dog Ruby Rose, and the general beauty of the area. They settled on March 12 in Cottage 809 on Fox Run and, in hindsight, the timing could not have been better. They are looking forward to further exploring the area, providing outside opportunities for the kids to play that they don’t get in the city, and meeting more Buck Hill families. John and Erin Garbarino The Garbarinos and their kids, long-time residents of Buck Hill, sold their cottage on Lenape Lane and bought cottage 218 on Wintergreen Lane from Judy Stillinger.

Kristen and Putt Georgi The Georgis learned about Buck Hill Falls from their daughter Jennifer, who lives in Pennsylvania. When friends from Warwick, NY were looking for a place to retire, they suggested Buck Hill and accompanied them on a visit. Their friends didn’t find what they were looking for, but the minute Kristen and Putt saw the quirky little cottage on Falls Drive they knew they were home. As Kristen says, “How can I explain what happened that day? Without knowing that we were seeking it, the house and the community called to us.” Now Cottage 25 is theirs. You’ll find the Georgis there on weekends. Their main residence is an 1873 farmhouse in Warwick, NY. Putt started a business in 1973 making restoration materials for antique and classic cars. Kristen has been a journalist and medical writer for almost 30 years. About seven years ago they decided to look into beekeeping. They do it on a small scale, with about 12 hives at the moment. Bringing some hives to Buck Hill Falls is a bit more complex than they bargained for (because of bears, for one thing) so they’ll hold off doing that for now. Their children are: Jennifer and her husband Tomas; Tyler and his partner Jolie; Cameron and his girlfriend Samantha; and Glenn, who lives in Missoula, Montana, and hopefully will come East to visit soon. So far, they’ve done a bit of hiking on the trails and will look for birdhouses on the Artpath. They have also learned about many activities through Nextdoor and hope to participate in some of them during the coming months. Adrianne and Kevin Ramstack The Ramstacks say they are thrilled to be here. They reside permanently in downtown Manhattan after nine years in Columbus, OH. Adrianne is a long-time event planner who loves reading, nature, gardening, and sipping wine while cooking with friends. Kevin is a retail executive and loves a good game of golf, grilling, and house projects. Everett is their young daughter who enjoys spending time with other kids at Camp Club and tennis. And Dude is their rascally rescue dog who loves a romp in the woods, a nap on the sofa, and making best friends with other pups (and even some cats). They found Buck Hill through research and a recommendation from a friend of a friend and now own Cottage 60 on Rabbit Run the former home of Betsey and Richard Blacque. As Kevin says, “We love it so much and feel lucky to be here!”

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Timely Photos The Robertson Family, Cottage 772, was captured on camera by Donna McCann to document their time in Buck Hill Falls during the pandemic. For those who are hunkered down here with family, perhaps a memorial photo is in the cards for you. If so contact Donna at www.facebook.com/pages/category/Photographer/Donna-McCann-Photography-102557753123095/ She lives on Long Road. The Robertson’s older daughter Meredith makes and sells these BH sweaters. If this is a fashion must-have for you, contact her at www.meredithsjarsofjoy.com.

Our 2020 Graduates e may be living in strange times, but certain milestone events happen even so. And graduating from high school or college is something to celebrate. Thus we present this roster of grads and congratulate them on their achievements and wish them well in all future endeavors. We asked the specifics, like where they went to high school or college, where they plan to go to college (for the high schoolers), what their future plans are, and how they celebrated their graduation.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADS Jack Berry, Cottage 764 HS: Douglas County High School, Castle Rock, CO Plans: University of Montana Major: Business Grad Celebration: We had a parade of 500-plus decorated vehicles presenting the graduates. I had the privilege of riding in my grandfather, Arthur Berry, Jr.’s Humvee decorated in my school colors of purple and white. While this wasn’t the graduation I had envisioned it was an extraordinary day. So many people from my community—teachers, coaches, family members and friends—lined the streets with signs and posters cheering us on. Jillian Graff, Cottage 54 HS: Downingtown S.T.E.M. Academy, Downington, PA Plans: University of Vermont Major: Undecided Grad Celebration: We had a virtual graduation ceremony in June. There is an in-person outdoor ceremony planned for later in the summer (fingers crossed).

Margaret Gregorich, Cottage 219 HS: St. Luke’s School, New Canaan, CT Plans: University of Miami Major: History Grad Celebration: With my twin sister Quinn, we celebrated by participating in a ‘drive thru’ ceremony with our parents, Karen and Michael, and brothers Dolan and Sam. The family enjoyed lunch afterward on beautiful Long Island Sound. Quinn Gregorich, Cottage 219 HS: St. Luke’s School, New Canaan, CT Plans: Lafayette College Major: English Grad Celebration: With my twin sister Margaret, we celebrated by participating in a ‘drive thru’ ceremony with our mom and dad, Karen and Michael, and brothers Dolan and Sam. We all enjoyed lunch afterward overlooking Long Island Sound. Timothy Keegan, Cottage 355 HS: Langley High School, McLean, VA Plans: Tulane University Major: Undecided Grad Celebration: We had a drive-through, with a stop and picture op on stage. Virginia Faye Kolb, Cottage 19 HS: Unionville High School, Kennett Square, PA Plans: NYU Major: Pre-Med. Grad Celebration: We celebrated by joining a parade of decorated cars on a parade route around my elementary, middle, and high school. It was festive and fun!

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Phoebe Malloch-Brown, Cottage 362 HS: Marlborough College, UK Plans: Gap year or university in UK to read History of Art and Film Studies or Drama Major: A Levels in History of Art, English and Drama Grad Celebration: We are still hoping that the Leavers Ball (the marking of graduation) will happen either later this year or even next year when they can hold large gatherings again. We celebrated my final Prize Day a few weeks ago with a Zoom champagne toast with the 10 Ivy girls and their families, hosted by the Housemistress of Ivy House where I lived for the last five years while at Marlborough College. We then had a family picnic-style lunch at home and my siblings surprised me by decorating with bunting and a wonderful array of foods to mark the special day. Jack Mitchell, Cottage 299 HS: Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA Plans: Penn State Major: Social Data Analytics Grad Celebration: I went to the ER to test positive for Lyme disease. Took a nap, and recovered enough to enjoy the sunset at the Inn with my ever-supportive family. Gerard Neumann, Cottage 389 HS: Glen Ridge High School, Glen Ridge, NJ Plans: Lehigh University Major: Civil Engineering Grad Celebration: Party with close family members. Cecilia O’Mara, Cottage 774 HS: West London Free School, UK Plans: I am taking a gap year in which (pre-corona) I had planned on volunteering on the Democratic presidential campaign until November, followed by various world travels. As I may not be able to do these things I am planning on setting time aside to take my SATs, write college essays to apply to universities outside of the UK, which has always been my goal. If that does not work, I will go to the University of Leeds. Grad Celebration: In normal circumstances I would be in the midst of my A level examinations so in total honesty not having to take them was celebration enough; but, once it was permitted, I met up with a few friends for some celebratory, socially-distanced cocktails in my local park.

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Chris O’Mara, Cottage 774 HS: Sidwell Friends School, Washington, DC Plans: Carleton College Major: Computer Science and Spanish Grad Celebration: We celebrated with a Parents Comedy Variety Show, two kinds of pie, flowers and balloons. Morgan Osmun, Cottage 742 HS: Millburn High School, Millburn, NJ Plans: Duke University Major: Psychology/ Neuroscience Grad Celebration: We had a Commitment Day car parade, virtual graduation montage, and celebration with friends as well as a social-distanced, in-person graduation in July. Zoë Reinert, Cottage 131 HS: Blair Academy, Blairstown, NJ Plans: Hamilton College Major: Social Data Analytics Grad Celebration: We watched my virtual graduation from Philadelphia. Gabby Saffer, HS: East Stroudsburg South High School, East Stroudsburg, PA Plans: Merrimack College Major: Education Grad Celebration: Our school held graduation at the Pocono Raceway. William Schwarz, Cottage 624 HS: United World College, Singapore Plans: George Washington University Major: Undecided Grad Celebration: Remotely! Stuart Sopko, Cottage 32 HS: The Hill School, Pottstown, PA Plans: Colgate University Major: Undecided, but interested in Environmental Science Grad Celebration: We had a car parade on Hill’s campus for graduates followed by a week of virtual celebrations and an online ceremony. I spent time with family and friends, both virtually and in person.

Annie Squire Southworth, Cottage 740 HS: Kent County High School, Worton, MD Plans: Thomas Jefferson University Major: Sustainable Architecture and Urban Planning Grad Celebration: My school created a video of each senior walking across the graduation stage and receiving their diploma separately. This video was then shown to the seniors and their families in a drive-in movie format at our school.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL! COLLEGE GRADS Kate Bugos, Cottage 288 College: Goldsmiths, University of London Major: Media and Communications, BA Will be living: London, England Plans: Hoping for a career in radio production; my band, U.K. Paint Horse, is hoping to release their first EP this year. Grad Celebration: I had a beer with my flat mate. My family plans to celebrate when we are all together again. Emma Cusano, Cottage 293 College: NYU Major: Media, Culture, and Communications Will be living: NYC Plans: Currently interning at WarnerMedia. I hope to work full-time there or at a different entertainment industry company in the marketing department. Grad Celebration: I spent two weeks in Georgia with my best friends from NYU and we watched our virtual ceremonies together at the beach.

Joe Funari, Cottage 350 College: Notre Dame Major: Economics with a minor in Theology and Data Science Plans: I will be teaching at Nazareth Prep in Pittsburgh while attending Duquesne University pursuing a Masters in Education. Kendall Graff, Cottage 54 College: Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX Major: Finance and Real Estate Will be living: Dallas, TX Plans: Will be working as a Finance and Brokerage Associate at The Woodmont Company. Grad Celebration: In-person ceremony planned for August 8 in Fort Worth. Dolan Gregorich, Cottage 219 College: Trinity College, Hartford, CT Major: American Studies Grad Celebration: I celebrated with my parents Karen and Michael, brother Sam and sisters Margaret and Quinn in Key Largo, FL. We had a decorated golf cart parade in the evening and party for the Class of 2020 graduates at the Ocean Reef Club; the following morning we had a champagne brunch at home and viewed the remote graduation ceremony. The family cheered when my name came up. Sophie Park Harrison, Cottage 19 College: Penn State University Major: Psychology Will be living: Washington D.C. Plans: Will attend George Washington University to get a master’s in School Psychology. Grad Celebration: Marked the occasion with family and friends. Matthew Keegan, Cottage 355 College: Virginia Tech Major: Building Construction and Real Estate (Double Major) Will be living: McLean, VA Plans: Engineer with Clark Construction headquartered in Bethesda, MD – awaiting assignment.

People Gen Next Grad Celebration: I watched the online graduation ceremony with friends at school. Charles “Charlie” Millwater O’Mara, Cottage 774 College: Harvard University Major: Theoretical Mathematics Will be living: New York City Plans: Working in quantitative finance. Grad Celebration: We celebrated with red velvet cake, flowers, balloons, and champagne. Eva O’Mara, Cottage 774 College: Lancaster University, UK Major: BA Linguistics/ Chinese Will be living: Either Shanghai or Guangzhou, China. Plans: I plan to do a Master’s degree in China but need to first increase my language level since I would like to be taught in Chinese. So, for the coming year, I’ll be doing a year of Chinese Language study at a university in one of the two cities mentioned above. Grad Celebration: Celebrating during the Covid-19 lockdown in London has actually been pretty nice. I’ve gotten to spend quality time with my family, without the stress of looming deadlines or exams, in absolutely fantastic weather. So, in true British fashion, to commemorate graduation, a bottle of smooth red wine was drunk (shared, of course) while overlooking the garden flowers on the porch. Victoria “Vixi” Press, Cottage 203 College: Vanderbilt University Major: English/Art History Will be living: NYC Plans: Will be working at MediaLink. Grad Celebration: Celebrated with Vandy friends in Nashville with BBQ and champagne. G. Patrick Sopko, Cottage 32 College: Colby College Major: Government, minor Managerial Economics Will be living: Under quarantine until further notice. Plans: Consulting, business, and/or politics. Grad Celebration: Celebrated with family and friends, Zoom, and a heavy dose of shenanigans.

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Oliver Whelan, Cottage 226 College: Emory University Major:Marketing/Music Will be living: Buck Hill for the foreseeable future. Plans: Working in the music industry, either in marketing or A&R. Grad Celebration: Spent time with family and friends. Elena Trismen Wilson, Cottage 212 College: Manhattan College Major: Political Science, minor Psychology Will be living: New York City Grad Celebration: Family and friends celebrated remotely thanks to a surprise graduation happy hour orchestrated by the Rusbasan family. I am a third-generation Jasper, as my father, Michael Wilson, and grandfather, Jim Wilson, both graduated from Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY.

Food-To-Go

Here’s a simple way to remember those less fortunate during this pandemic: every time you go food shopping, buy a bag or two of non-perishables to donate to C.A.M.E.. our local food pantry. And, if you’re shopping at Lewis’ it couldn’t be easier. There is a box there for just such donations. Simple.

Whale Of A Tale Mary and Jack Buckman’s granddaughter Margaret was surfing at the Jersey Shore early this summer. All of a sudden a whale showed up and swam alongside her. Apparently, Margaret was unaware of the giant mammal right next to her until she saw the proof-positive in these photos.

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Bear There Cottagers are reporting many bear sightings lately—always thrilling—and we so enjoyed seeing this little guy on Laurel Lane. Probably weighing between 100 to 125 pounds, it seems like he got tuckered out foraging and took a seat for a bit of a breather.

Dynamic Duo Meet Mr. Prince and Ms. Kayla Pettis, the perfect yin and yang of dog relationships as well as the perfect fit for the Pettis family. Kayla who is 13 may be a diva at times, can be elusive, but still shows up for belly rubs and affection. Nine-year old Prince presents a unique look with one ear up one down and he is a loyal companion and protector. Both are rescues and love hiking, so if you see them out on the trail with Patrice and Eric, stop and say hello.

Optional Dining The Fairway Grille is ready to serve you on the patio or at your home with its take-out service. We’ve all been cooking a lot since the lockdown, so take a break and have them prep a meal for you.

Peekaboo Kathy Legg and Dave Seifman were surprised to see this Rocky in their yard on Laurel Lane. Racoons are primarily nocturnal so beware when you see them in daylight. They might be rabid or perfectly fine, but do stay away. This one’s a good sport wearing his mask during the pandemic.

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Camp Club

othing is gonna stop Buck Hill kids from going to camp. Not even the coronavirus, which has put obstacles in the way of Camp Director Chrissy Caiazzo Pritchard. But as our longtime leader, she’s come up with clever solutions to give the kids the kind of summer they dream about all winter long. This year, more activities are held outside under tents, and enrollment has been restricted. Many of the favorite pastimes are on the agenda: golf lessons with the pros, plenty of pool time, all sorts of crafts, excursions out into nature, and time spent on the tennis courts among others. This pictorial shows our kids enjoying each other while following safety protocols, proving once again that kids just want to have fun.

Stay Safe

his in from the Safety Committee: • Because of COVID-19 restrictions, many cottagers are routinely taking long walks. Some are walking on the wrong side of the road (you should walk facing traffic) or do not use walkways (especially those out with strollers). Be especially careful at the blind curve just past the entrance to the Grille and golf course parking lot. For drivers, when turning into the golf course parking lot, please slow down so that cars coming from the Oak Hill Road direction can see cars approaching from the opposite way. • The new roads look and feel great, however, cottagers are driving faster on them. Please be aware the speed limit through the community is 15 mph unless noted otherwise. And, remember, slippery road conditions occur when the new blacktop becomes wet with rain. • Remember, it’s the law for kids under 12 to wear helmets, although it’s a good idea for everyone to do so. And when riding, ride with traffic.

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Golf Memo

1. Marie McGrath/Patrick McGrath (top) Oliver Whelan/Laura Ketigian

2. Becky Vosburgh/Steve Vosburgh (top) Mary Buckman/Jack Buckman

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Weekly Clinics Savvy Gary Clark has run clinics for the distaff side every Wednesday and Friday this summer. What have we learned? The difference between chipping and pitching (no wrists/wrists), putting, how to get out of a trap, and loads of other good stuff. Join by calling the pro shop for one day or more.

Sports

e herewith present some highlights of the summer thus far: Women’s Member/Member 1. Beth Haser/Helenanne Lasher 2. Ginny May/Carol Klatt 3. (Tie) Charlotte Blamble/Sue Neumann 3. Janet Newell/Ginger Toomey Premier Twilight We held our first twilight of the season on July 15 on a beautiful evening with a 5pm shotgun start. There were nine teams competing on the Blue Course. It was hard to tell who was who because of the masks everyone wore at takeoff. But here are the winners fully identified:

3. Janet Newell/Bill Newell (top) Joan DeNoia/John DeNoia Moms/Dads/Kids As you may know, our Parent/Child Tournament is the oldest running such tournament in the country, so we’re pretty proud of this history. And this year the event was a huge success with a whopping 114 entrants between the 9and 18-hole di18-hole winners, visions. Thanks to everyone for Marie McGrath and her father, Pat. coming out for the event and congrats to the winners: 18-hole Division 1. Pat McGrath/Marie McGrath 2. (Tie) Corbett Powers/Luke Powers 2. Jeremy Conlon/Brady Conlon 9-hole Divison 1. Hayle Chun/ Owen Chun 2. Hayle Chun/ Eli Chun 3. Mark Trudell/ Max Trudell

The Chun family claimed first and second in the 9-hole division: Owen and Eli flank their dad Hayle.

Learning to get out of the bunker was the drill one day.

Good Shot

n July 27, Rosemarie Helmbrecht got a hole in one on White 9. Ginny May was there to see the shot land on the green and roll into the cup. Congrats Rosemarie.

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Men’s Member-No Guest In lieu of our annual Member-Guest Invitational, in the year of pandemic, the Buck Hill Men’s Golf Committee came up with a new plan: The Member-No Guest Invitational. Teams (42) were comprised of all members, with the same format as our usual Member-Guest. The competition was fierce. Here, Tom O’Malley gives the blow-by-blow for the shootout: Eight teams teed off #1. Two teams were eliminated there, leaving six teams with five holes to play, eliminating one team per hole. In the end, it was Bruce Finley and Frank Papeo coming down #18 vs. Robin Ottaway and Jon Huerta for the championship. Bruce pushed his tee shot slightly right, forcing Frank to chip out. Jon calmly hit his tee shot down the middle— advantage Robin/Jon. But Bruce stuck the approach shot just 14 feet above the hole, getting his team back in the competition. Robin had a chance to put it away, but his five-footer slid just past the hole, giving Bruce a chance Robin Ottaway and Jon to end it with Huerta carefully read the green to become his five-foot the champs. The gallery putt. But alas, watched the exciting his attempt fell

just to the left of the hole, giving Robin Wild Card—Bruce Finley and Frank Papeo and Jon the championship! Shootout results: The Flight Winners: 1. Jon Huerta/Robin Ottaway Quaker Flight—Chris Huggard and 2. Bruce Finley/Frank Papeo Tony Bianciella 3. Bruce Berry/Joel Rossi Griscom Run Flight—Bruce Berry and 4. Fritz Favorule/John Lawler Joel Rossi Jenkins WoodsFlight— Jon Huerta and Robin Ottaway Foxhowe Flight—Steve Vosburgh and Ed Paul Falls Flight— Fritz Favorule and John Lawler Metzgar’s Farm Flight—Brock Peabody and Seamus Robins Donald Ross Flight— George Ketigian and Michael Ketigian Spectators watched some of the exciting competition. he golf pros have faced new challenges this year, but these guys have met that challenge. So, thanks to all for salvaging the 2020 golf season.

Pro Gary Clark (left) with Rob Causton who gives most of the camp club lessons.

Pro Ed Urban.

Director of Golf Tom O’Malley.

Pro Chris Benner.

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Swarthmore Scramble 2020

n July 2, contributors to the Buck Hill Falls Golf Restoration Project came out to celebrate the success of restoring our private gem of a golf course with a fun, 9-hole scramble. The event was then followed by mask-wearing and socially-distanced cottagers enjoying the enhanced view from Swarthmore. Eighty plus contributors have kept the restoration project moving forward. We hope all Buck Hillers enjoy the improvements to the course and we hope that more cottagers will assist with the ongoing efforts to restore the course to its former glory. If you would like to be part of the effort, please contact Geoff Goldwater at ggoldwater@gmail. com. To make a donation send a check to the BHF-Golf Restoration, PO Box 426, BHF, PA 18323, Attn: Donna Stiansen.

Beth McCarthy Miller and Eric Miller— really no need to social distance for this couple.

Tom Ross (left) and John Caggiano were part of the committee leading the restoration.

John Bugos (left) and Geoff Goldwater enjoyed the scramble and socializing afterward.

Chuck Rusbasan thanks the participants and donors for their efforts.

John and Bowen Miller (left) and Rob Jeffries listen to future plans and goals of the committee.

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Pros On Board

f you haven’t had a chance to meet our new pros, do stop by the Tennis Pro Shop and say hello and sign up for a lesson or clinic.

Clinics at the Tennis Club have been more challenging during Covid-19, but the show must go on following state requirements. Still fun, and still improving.

Learning The Lines

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amp Clubbers were once again privy to the expertise of our resident fly-fishing expert, Jock Miller. In early July Jock helped the campers stock

Pool Drill

e were super excited to be able to open the Buck Hill Falls pool on Father’s Day this year. It was quite a process, but the guidelines put in place helped us open to a safe and healthy environment. Encouraging items that happened quickly were that we went from “No Chairs Allowed” to “Chairs Allowed” and we moved from 50 cottagers per session to 90 per session because

• Director of Tennis Eric Metzger is a graduate of the University of Montana. For eight years Eric was the head coach of men’s tennis at Hunter College. For the past eight years he has been the head professional at Heights Casino in Brooklyn. Eric has been USPTA certified since 2010. • Boris Gacina played college tennis at Oklahoma Seminole State College for a year and moved to NYC, where he coached at Midtown Tennis Club. • Anastasia Koniaev is a student at Siena College, has played two years of Division 1 college tennis, and has years of experience teaching people of all ages, in both country clubs and tournament training centers. Eric Metzger the stream with rainbow, brook, brown, tiger, and golden trout ranging in size from 16 inches to 24 inches. The kids learned quickly, as you can see from these happy photos. Baz Preston was a terrific help in the process.

everyone practiced social distancing so well! The sessions were set up to give cottagers 90 minutes of active pool time. Camp was also set in motion and campers were able to get lessons and swim team practice in without much of a change from previous years. We will try “virtual” swim meets this season by racing in our home pool and then entering times against our competitors. —Michele Saffer

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Library Notes

by Mary Ann Lewis, Library Director

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community gathering, but also on a significant source of funds for the library. Thankfully, the dedicated committee members who coordinate the event have graciously agreed to bring back L.O.L. Comedy Night in 2021. For the latest information about the library, visit our website, www.barrettlibrary.org., Facebook page www.facebook.com/BPFLibrary, or call us at 570-595-7171. You can also sign up for our e-newsletter, delivered to your inbox; the link is available on the website, or call the library and we’ll add you to the list. I am currently reading The Library Book, by Susan Orlean.

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reetings from the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library. We’ve gone through many changes over the past several months, from the retirement of our beloved, long-time library director, Cindy DeLuca (see story below), to the challenges of finding ways to provide library services during the COVID-19 public health crisis. It was difficult having to close our doors for several months and then return with only very limited services. But libraries are resilient, so we adapt and change as needed. Our services expand far beyond the reaches of our walls. Our beautiful building may be quieter than usual, but thanks to technology, the library still thrives as we: • Provide virtual programs for all ages through Facebook and Zoom. • Offer e-books, magazines, movies, and music for free through our website. • Dispense curbside pickup of materials for as long as necessary. • Furnish a safe environment as we gradually return to limited computer use and book browsing. Curbside pickup is a convenient, easy way to get library materials. Here’s how our contact-free pickup works: • Call the library at 570 595-7171 to request materials. You can browse our online catalog to see what’s available. • Staff will call you when your materials are ready and arrange a time for pickup. • Drive to the back of the library at your designated time. If you have a cell phone, call to let us know you are here. • Pop your trunk and staff will place your bagged items in the trunk. Smile and wave as you drive away with your fresh batch of library books and/or DVDs! To browse our selection of e-Resources, (links and instructions available on our website), you’ll need a Barrett Paradise Friendly Library card, which is available to you as a resident of Buck Hill. If you don’t already have a card, please contact us and we’ll create one for you. • Hoopla is a digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, e-books, comics, and television shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone, or even your TV. With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. There are hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from. The number of items you can borrow each month has increased from four to six. • OverDrive eBooks: Download and enjoy popular e-books on your computer or portable device. The collection includes a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction for all ages. • Digital Magazines: RB Digital, the world’s largest newsstand, offers full color, interactive digital magazines for your enjoyment. Browse the collection of popular titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limit to the number of magazines you can download. • Visit our Facebook page to see the virtual programs we have available for all ages. Story times, crafts, games, trivia nights, and a writing group are just some of our many offerings. Because of COVID-19 public health concerns we’ve had to cancel our popular summer fundraising events. We’re especially disappointed that we are unable to hold Lots of Laughs Comedy Night, our annual evening of entertainment, food, and auction, held at Buck Hill for the past several years. L.O.L. Comedy Night has been our biggest fundraiser, so not only are we missing out on a fun and wonderful

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t is with joy and sadness that I have retired as director of the BPFL as of February 29. I feel so lucky to have worked in our community library since 1988. I was part of an awesome team of community-minded people who fought for a dedicated library tax in the nineties and built a new beautiful library building in 2008. I am thankful to all of our library supporters, especially those of you in the Buck Hill Falls community that have shared your talents, time, and treasures with the library securing its existence and growth. I am proud of the paid staff and the volunteer staff who value our mission and realize the importance of access to information for all people. It has been the best of times for libraries with the new technologies, which have given library users access to almost every published word in the universe. Congratulations to Mary Ann Lewis who became the new library director as of March 1. She is a knowledgeable librarian and has been working in libraries for 20 years as both a staff member and a volunteer. My next adventures include traveling, spending time with family, serving on the boards of the Pocono Mountains Music Festival and Meals on Wheels of Monroe County, and more time for reading. James Mustich’s 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List, is on my desk ready and waiting. The Washington Post wrote it’s “The ultimate literary bucket list.” Lifelong learners need great books, so we should all keep looking for them. I am filled with gratitude to all of you for my time at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library. —Cindy DeLuca

Retired Library Director Cindy DeLuca (from left), Michele Doncom, Adult Services and Searchable History Archival Librarian, and Mary Ann Lewis, new Library Director shown in the Ottaway Family Reading Room at BPFL.

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eople love before and after stories be they house remodels, weight loss, kitchen makeovers, or hair cuts. And why? Because it’s all about potential. And that’s what drove JR Robbins and Christopher Gaillard’s renovation of Turn-In Cottage 117 on Knoll Drive. As JR says, “I saw a blank slate really, a charming vintage cottage, with nice proportions, lots of great space, on a lovely piece of property on a nice street in Buck Hill with a two-car garage (rare in BHF). It hadn’t been mucked up by bad improvements (there were some terrible baths, but beyond that not much of anything more modern) so it was just calling to me.” It was a property that JR and Christopher would never live in—they already have a spectacular cottage up on Summit Drive—but they saw a house that needed some love and knew when finished it would upgrade the neighborhood and appeal to many buyers. The cottage has an interesting history: It was built in 1911 by Henry Chandlee Turner, founder of Turner Construction, today one of the largest construction companies in the world. Mr. Turner lived in Turn-In until 1920 when he built Skyland Farm at the end of Oak Hill Drive. Turner was also responsible for the Inn expansion during the 1920s and 1930s. When JR and Christopher looked at the cottage, it had been on the market for years, starting at $350,000 and gradually reduced to $140,000 when they bought it.

Before: The exterior just needed some TLC.

Of course, plans called for a substantial investment to make it salable. First order of business: get fellow cottager and architect Jeff Hayes on board to reimagine the 1911 cottage for modern living. The plans called for updating basically everything: kitchen, baths, carving out a master suite, finishing the third floor, adding a connector between the garage and house, constructing three porches and a new dining deck, redoing the entire HVAC system to make it a four-season home, adding insulation, refinishing the floors, adding some vintage windows, and painting inside and out. That’s a tall order and one that took a good year and a half to complete. s with all labors of love, JR had a blast picking out fixtures, furniture, and finishes. After all, he wanted to have fun with the project as well as give life to an old homestead. Perhaps the biggest bang for the buck was the connector/addition from the 1920 stone garage to the house. That now serves as the primary entrance/foyer with a soaring two-story ceiling and plenty of light—it’s the perfect welcoming spot for owners and guests alike. One of JR’s favorite additions was the new front door

for the connector made by Bill Fisher of Ye Olde Village Workshop who did the entire renovation. It’s an exact replica of the original front door but bigger and made of mahogany with an unusual starburst pattern for the mullions. The doors are now painted a rich terra cotta. ew porches also made a big difference, and are a Buck Hill Falls cottage must-have, as these outdoor rooms offer plenty of extended living space during the warmer months. The powder room is a little gem with vintage shiplap wood that was uncovered during the renovation. It was simply refinished and fitted with a salvaged sink that came out of a hotel in Hoboken, NJ. All of the original old doors were kept and most of the old windows that were well preserved with storms and screens. In the living room alcove and kitchen, salvaged diamond-paned windows were added for an aesthetic kick. With the transformation completed, it was time to put the house on the market. JR knew there would be a calling for a vintage Buck Hill cottage with modern amenities and, as fate would have it, Susan and Peter Temple of Kennett Square, PA, bought the home. So here’s the providence part: JR knew the Temple’s children as they all attended the Westtown School at the same time; Susan also graduated from Westtown where she had met fellow cottager Stacy Flight. Small world. The Temples were looking for a cottage for the whole family. Susan says,

After: A coat of fresh paint, a new entry foyer, and voilà, a gem.

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“Our first view of the interior was coming down the new connecting steps from the garage to the foyer with that peaked ceiling and slate floor and looking into the great room with leaded windows. We were hooked.” Peter’s favorite part of the cottage is the modern and beautiful kitchen with farmhouse sink and all new appliances. Susan loves sitting on the couch that is tucked into the newly-created alcove in the living room, especially when there’s a fire going. But those porches are great for hanging out too. Susan says, “One happy surprise was the versatility of the third floor. It’s become a great play space for grandkids but it’s also perfect for overflow sleeping.” The only improvements the Temples see in the future: some landscaping, including outdoor entertaining space, and deer fencing (of course). Bottom line here? Renovators JR and Christopher and buyers Susan and Peter—a match made in heaven.

Before: JR calls the new entry the connector—it established a path between garage and house.

Before: The living room was large but dark.

The fireplace was typical Buck Hill stone.

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After: Susan was hooked once she stepped into this newly created space.

After: Adding a nook with diamond paned windows created a cozy seating area.

After: Always lovely, the fireplace now sings with the “birthdate” on full display.

Before: The powder room was just, well, ugly.

After: Vintage shiplap and pebble floor make a spiffy new space.

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Before: The back wall of the kitchen housed the cooking area.

Before: The sink wall of the kitchen overlooked the front yard.

Before: The family room was originally the porch and was a good size but needed some sprucing up.

The 1911 cottage in its original state without porches.

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After: Now that wall offers a second sink and plenty of counter space. After: Creating a light and airy space was achieved by adding a bank of salvaged diamond pane windows, vintage-look school house lighting, and ceiling and under-cabinet fixtures.

After: Converted to a year-round room, the family can gather here for movie night; one of the new porches is just out the door.

After: Adding two porches on the south side and one on the north made the cottage summer-ready.

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hough we exist in our own perfect little bubble here in Buck Hill, many of us have been affected by events happening all across the country in recent weeks, even beyond the coronavirus. In that regard, a group of concerned cottagers held a gathering on June 14 to address the Black Lives Matter movement. Attended by about 100 people, and conducted in the form of a Quaker meeting at the Inn site, attendees were offered a chance to speak on the topic. Participants were driven by the need to support the movement in their own way. A follow-up meeting was held on July 5 with a third meeting on July 27 with speaker VinCottagers at the Inclusive cent Warren. Buck Hill gathering were The core invited to talk about their of Inclusive experiences and suggestions. Buck Hill includes Ann Caggiano, Rosemarie Helmbrecht, David Mazza, Marie McGrath, Jen Mittereder, Lisa Neary, and Martin Watkins. For information contact Ann Caggiano at annmcagg@gmail.com.

ecause of COVID-19, Buck Hill Falls was not allowed to celebrate the Fourth of July in its traditional ways. However, Susan Frehse, Lot & Cot board member, has been the prime mover behind the Fourth of July events for the past nine years, and she wasn’t going to give in to the coronavirus this year. Thus, she organized the day to comply with all government mandates: The festivities began with Beth Goldwater singing the national anthem at the inn site. A lively collection of 27 decorated vehicles assembled for the parade that wove its way through the Buck Hill community. The parade took a different route (see map drawing by Beth Goldwater) and had new content but the festive spirit was on full display. Then at 9pm we capped the day with fireworks on the golf course—always an awe-inspiring event for old and young alike. The celebration was dedicated to the essential workers who have sustained us through a difficult spring and continue to sustain us in these vulnerable summer months. Others who helped to make this celebration special include Mike O’Shea, Andy Andrejcisk, Tim Stem, Kelly List Henry, Dave Mittereder, Woody Frehse, and all of those enthusiastic parade participants.

The FCC The Friendly Community Center in nearby Mountainhome is evaluating when to reopen the building due to the coronavirus. In the meantime, check out the following: • The FCC is offering many classes online via Zoom including: Yoga, Men Get Fit, Zumba, Chair Zumba, Barre Fit, Chair Yoga, Create & Chat (art class) and Tone & Sculpt. Coming soon: Qi Gong and more. • Walkie Talkies (formerly Weekly Walkers) is a group hike on Tuesdays at 9am. • Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser is a way to raise money for the FCC. If a friend decides to “flock you” you’ll find a flamingo in your yard. To make the flock migrate to another yard, simply donate $5 to $500 to the FCC. The flock managers will then rehome your flamingos to a new site of your choice. For info on any of the above, call Nicole Abrams at 570 481-4330. For a full listing of programs, visit www.thefriendlycommunitycenter.org.

Serving Others he Buck Hill Community Services Committee has been very active during the COVID-19 outbreak. Many of our Buck Hill neighbors, along with the larger Barrett Township community, found themselves in unfamiliar need during these times. The Community Services Committee organized grocery and pharmacy delivery for cottagers that could not get out during the Stay-At-Home quarantine. COVID-19 is still with us and many folks in our larger community have been challenged to house, feed, or protect their loved ones. We donated emergency funds and dropped off groceries to the local food bank, C.A.M.E., which had more than the usual numbers of families in need. We continue to monitor our grantees as the needs change; we could not have acted so quickly without your financial support—thank you. If you haven’t already contributed to the Community Services Committee in 2020, please do so. Every dollar you give goes directly to the needy recipients in our neighboring community. We are proud to continue this long-honored Buck Hill tradition of helping those in need. Donations can be made: By mail to BHFCS, PO Box 453, BHF, PA 18323 or by PayPal at http://bit.ly/1GEfpxj

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he Buck Hill Conservation Foundation had a busy July with fun events to support the mission of the Foundation. The 2020 BH Trail Challenge invited our cottagers to get out and explore some of the 45+ miles of scenic trails at Buck HIll. More than 200 signed up to hike trails rated novice to difficult, with names such as “Dinosaurs and Greenways,” “Mud & Ash—The Wild North,” and “It’s In the Water!” Only a few intrepid souls ventured out on the 20+ mile “Tom Widing Seven Summits Round,” but those who did definitely earned bragging rights. Hikers received a trail bag full of goodies Take the Buck Hill Trail and the Challenge and enjoy peace- official Trail ful moments in nature. Challenge t-shirt—those bright yellow, orange, and pink tees can’t be missed. The coronavirus has altered our plans in many ways; the Conservation Foundation was no exception. So in lieu of the annual dinner dance—one of the highlights of every Buck Hill summer—a small concert was held at the Inn site on July 11. The BritPack Band brought their unique sound to the top of the mountain where 80 to 100 cottagers took in the music in between raindrops—well, more of a monsoon really. Prior to and during the concert, the Foundation’s Annual Auction was underway in a new on-line format. Bidding was fierce for items including a framed photograph of the Inn Triptych, drone photography, a painting by Barbara Lewis, tours of Christie’s Auction House with lunch, and many more. Auction patrons also scooped up Buck

Concert-goers wore masks and practiced social distancing.

Hill honey, tea towels and water bottles. What’s happening in August? Events include our annual meeting on August 16 (location TBD) with a family-friendly nature show; beekeeping at Metzgar’s Farm; and the final weeks of the Trail Challenge. Go to the BHCF website for more details about upcoming hikes and events. www. buckhillconservation.org.

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A Garden Of Delights

h my, oh my. Have you been down to the community garden recently? If not, you’ve missed the beautiful sight of giant growing things seemingly on steroids. Cottagers have dug in and produced everything from herbs to flowers to veggies. As you may know, the community garden was the brainchild of Christopher Galliard and JR Robbins and is in its third year of cultivation (crop rotation next year?). This may have been the boom year because of Covid, but we suspect Buck Hill gardeners are here to stay. So, JR, please think about adding more of these raised beds in 2021. For now, enjoy this mouth-watering, eye-pleasing display of our own homegrown bounty.

Let us have some leafy lettuce.

Zinnias—Thumbelina, we believe; Hans Christian Anderson to fact check.

Zucchini —don’t turn your back on these veggies for, overnight, they seem to grow by feet—not inches.

Summer squash— delicious in the winter too.

Flat leaf parsley— good for recipes, but also nice as greenery in flower arrangements.

Rosemary— a staple for every season; a sprig or two in a vase offers a pleasing fragrance.

Purple beans lose their royal color once cooked.

Every garden needs a sunflower reaching for the heavens.

Green beans are good any way you eat them — sautéed, roasted, or even raw.

Red romaine can add variety to your dinner salad. Dahlias are showoffs in the garden and smartly bloom all summer.

The corn, even here in Pennsylvania, is almost as high as a pachyderm’s eye.

Kale supplies plenty of vitamins A, C, and K in your diet.

Rhubarb produces beautiful leaves, but don’t dare eat them.

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Cucumbers thoughtfully grow very well vertically, leaving space for other veggies below.

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Chives can be the wild child in the garden, leaning every which way.

Lavender pom poms— can’t ID them, but oh so pretty.

Strawberries, a sum-sumsummertime favorite.

Cherry tomatoes —pop a few in your mouth for a quick and healthy snack.

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A bed of flowers is a visual treat thanks to the variety of colors, shapes, and heights.

Tomatoes— the number one plant that gardeners grow. White Coneflowers are part of the daisy family.

Purple cabbage can jazz up your slaw.

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Red oak leaf lettuce—use it for a nice change up in the salad bowl

Carrots—their offerings are hidden below ground until picked.

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