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The Breeze Ready For Summer Upcoming Events
Meet Our New President/COO
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Hello Everyone,
Letter From The Editor
Yes, indeed, spring is here—and it seems like a new beginning: We’ve been in lockdown for more than a year, but as the warm weather approaches, the prospect of gathering with friends again, sharing a meal, engaging in our favorite sports, all while still playing it safe, is like nirvana. But now, in addition, many of us are also vaccinated, allowing a freedom we didn’t have last year. Oh, it feels good! Plus there are other new beginnings: we have a new Tennis Pro, Luis Quintero (see story page 13), a new Assistant Ranger, Joe Lear, to help John Styk (see story page 17) and a new President/Chief Operating Officer, Garry Cramer (see story page 8), who succeeds Mike O’Shea. This new roster of staff seems like a shot in the arm (not a COVID vaccine, though that has helped too) and ushers in a new era, 120 years after the founding of our settlement. We’ve hung onto the old but, as all organizations need to, have moved on with the times as well. There are still other new beginnings: how about a whopping 55 new homeowners since January 2020? Undoubtedly, the pandemic spurred Friendships begin early many to purchase a cottage here, especially once in Buck Hill Falls. working-from-home became de rigueur. The newcomers came primarily from New York City, Philadelphia, and New Jersey, among others. But wherever they’ve come from, we old-timers fully embrace our new neighbors and welcome you to our little corner of paradise. This is a place to make life-long friendships and we can’t wait to have a safe social gathering outside to meet you. And finally, we bid a fond farewell to Mike O’Shea who has served this community as President/COO for the last 16 years. Though we will miss him, we Mike O’Shea moves on wish him all the best in his next endeavor. to new challenges. Stay well, stay safe.
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A Change Of Venue
This in from JR Robbins, Chairman of the Board, who lives in New York City when not in residence here: “Imagine my surprise as I recently walked my dog From Left: in the park near Sutton Place and the East River Hannah Rawlings, Kathy and spotted Buck Hillers Mill Jonakait, Kathy Legg, and Mill Jonakait Legg, and Hannah Rawlings and their New York play mah jongg on the friends playing mah jongg in the great outdoors.” streets of New York. This just proves that mah jongg-ers are devoted to the game and will play anywhere, anytime.
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Editor-in-Chief Karen Walden Executive Editor Jennifer Brown Mittereder Associate Editor Elise Ross Publisher Willa Jean Price Contributors Nicole Abrams, Maryjane Baer, Peter Blume, Brian Fowler, Colin Gardner, Manny Kivowitz, Audra Ottaway, Mary Ann Lewis, Tyler Miller, Rick Mittereder, Charlie Redmond, Larry Rose, Susan Rusbasan President/Chief Operating Officer, Buck Hill Falls Company Garry Cramer
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e’re happy to welcome these new couples and families to our village on the hill. May you all have happy days here! Sheila and Mike Camara The Camaras reside full time in Portsmouth, RI. Mike is a native Newporter while Sheila hails from New York. They met while in college at Salve Regina University in Newport. Mike worked for a large masonry company in Boston for 30 years, then retired and started his own business, Camara Home Improvements. Sheila is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch and enjoys assisting clients with wealth management needs and realizing their financial goals. They have two children: Michael is co-owner of Camara Home Improvements and resides in Portsmouth, RI and Mary is a freshman at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. Sheila’s father, Bill Smith, and his wife Joan Stagg purchased a cottage in Buck Hills and Sheila and Mike fell in love with the area while visiting them. Recently, when the opportunity arose, they purchased cottage 702 on Oak Hill Drive, right next door. Mike is an avid golfer, and they both look forward to spending time with family while enjoying the relaxed lifestyle of BHF. Andrew and Patty Kanzer Andrew and Patty grew up on Long Island and met at the University of Delaware in 2001. They married in 2007 and currently reside in Chadds Ford, PA with their three kids Ava, Livy, and Hunter and English Mastiff, Okie. Andrew is currently Head of North America Sales at PayPal and enjoys collecting sports cards, fly fishing, and real estate development in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Patty is a stay-
at-home mom and loves baking, home décor and design, and the occasional adrenaline rush from adventures such as parasailing and waterslides. As for the kids, Ava is a lover of all animals, enjoys horseback riding, swimming, art projects, and volunteering at the local animal shelter. Livy is into almost any physical activity; she is accomplished in Tae Kwon Do and excited to earn her black belt by the end of this year. She loves to skateboard and is looking forward to learning how to golf here at Buck Hill. The youngest is Hunter, the comedian of the group—he wakes up with a smile on his face every day and enjoys building Legos, video games, and Tae Kwon Do. Since 2015, much of the Kanzer’s time has been spent making memories at their beach house in the Outer Banks. They started to think about a mountain home, and were so excited when they found Cottage 374 on Goldenrod Lane. To them, Buck Hill seemed to have something for everyone in the family. The entire family is amazed at the beauty of the landscape, the historic properties and, most importantly, the community feel. Michael Hubacher and Heather Passaro Heather and Michael lived in Brooklyn for many years until they moved to West New York, NJ a couple of years ago. Michael is originally from Switzerland, but was raised in NJ. He works in sales for MikMak, a tech platform. Heather is also from Switzerland and her parents still reside in Gstaad, so they spend time in the mountains when they go back home. Heather worked in magazines for the last 15 years, but somehow made the jump into the financial SPAC world. They have been married since 2012, don’t have any kids yet, but they do have a French Bulldog name Rosie. Michael is a diehard skier; Heather likes (not loves) it. They both enjoy hiking, cooking, and traveling when the world allows it. Interestingly, Heather is good friends with Adrianne Ramstack who moved into Cottage 60 on
Rabbit Run last year. They were visiting her when they started to look at cottages and Adrianne ultimately convinced them to buy in Buck Hill. Now they will be within walking distance, as Heather and Michael purchased Cottage 320 on Rabbit Run from Larry and Gail Rose. Heather says, “We’re so excited to be a part of this great community and I’m especially excited for the golf course to open.” Marc and Angie Banziger After years hearing about the wonders of Buck Hill from their Hoboken friends and Buck Hill cottagers, the Prestons and the Lauries, the Banziger family visited several times and ultimately purchased Cottage 131 on Lenape Lane last winter. This uptown Hoboken family is eager to experience all Buck Hill has to offer. Marc, a Citigroup investment banker, is an avid golfer, hiker, skier, and a novice fly fisherman. Angie is thrilled to have a new Buck Hill escape from urban life and is also looking forward to tennis, hiking, and hosting family and friends at their new cottage. Their daughter Sloane, who is in fourth grade at Dwight-Englewood school in New Jersey, loves the outdoors and is excited for summer camp, tennis, and perhaps a little golf with dad (if he can convince her). Their Moyen Poodle, Jagger, is likely to be spotted close by whenever they are out and about. Mark and Lisa Wright The Wrights discovered Buck Hill when they decided they needed a weekend getaway as they both work a lot (too much). Like many people this year, they discovered that their big trips are going to be on hold for a while, so why not have a vacation place close by? When they drove into the community, they knew they were home. Mark and Lisa have been married for 31 years and have a son, Tyler, who lives
People with them. Mark has lived in the Lehigh Valley all his life and Lisa is from north Jersey but has called the valley home since 1990. Their primary residence is in Hellertown, PA, and they also have a beach house on Hilton Head Island. Lisa says, “We are low-key and quiet and are looking forward to many nights sitting on our screened porch this summer.” Mark is a good golfer, son Tyler also golfs, and they all love to hike and mountain bike. They anticipate taking their two dogs, Abi and Lexxi, on a few walks this spring. Mark is a manufacturing executive with a local company in Allentown, Lisa is a realtor, and Tyler works for a medical device manufacturing company in Bethlehem. They will make their weekend home at Cottage 710 on Oak Hill Drive. Stephen and Anne Gannon Anne says, “Buck Hill is the perfect place for everything our family enjoys when it comes to golf and the outdoors.” Originally from south Florida, the Gannons have spent quite a bit of time in Boston. For the last three years, they’ve resided in Bucks County. Anne adds, “Our roots are starting to really take here and we will be calling this home for the foreseeable future.” The Gannons have two boys, James and Fraser, who both love sports, bike riding, and swimming. Both are very much into baseball, and plan to play a lot of golf this summer. This past winter, they skied and snowboarded at Camelback while staying in their RV near Buck Hill Falls. When they decided to have more of a residence for weekends and vacations, Buck Hill Falls far outweighed all other options. Look for them at Cottage 123 on Sweetfern Lane, the former home of Laura Ronayne. Edmondo D’Avanzo and Luisa Cioffi The Avanzo/Cioffi family consists of twin boys Max and Owen and younger daughter Santina. Their athletic interests include golf, fishing, basketball,
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hiking, football, baseball, and working out. Edmondo grew up in Brooklyn and Luisa in the Bronx. They lived in Queens, NY prior to moving to Long Island almost four years ago. Edmondo and Luisa both speak Italian, and have a home in Italy. They are great friends with new cottagers Tommy and Vickie Rhodes. The Rhodes hosted them one weekend in BH, and they fell in love with the community. The following weekend they met with a realtor, and now, here they are! They’re eager to meet everyone and make great memories at Cottage 403 on Summit Drive. Stephen and Sarah Selenski Having rented a cottage last September, newlyweds Steve and Sarah will make Buck Hill their full-time residence. Formerly from Philadelphia, they found Buck Hill online during a home search in the region. Steve is originally from Wyoming, PA (near Scranton) and they moved to the area so he can take over his family business. Both Sarah and Steve golf, hike, and ski, while Steve is also an accomplished archer and Sarah plans to take tennis lessons. Sarah adds, “We were so excited to find a community of like-minded people, and we are really looking forward to meeting all of our neighbors.” You’ll find Steve and Sarah ensconced at Cottage 832 on Creekside Court.
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Gates Keeper fter WWII, former cottager Robert Gates (Ginny May’s father) worked for the Civil Aeronautics Authority (which became the Federal Aviation Administration). From the late fifties until his retirement in 1976, Bob worked on developing runway lighting, which evolved into a worldwide effort so that all countries would have the same system of runway lighting for international flights. Bob’s work records, along with information from the international conferences he attended, were left in the attic of the family cottage here in BHF. When the Mays sold their cottage last fall, those important records needed a new home. Enter the Smithsonian, where they will now be located in the National Air and Space Museum’s research library.
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Bob Gates as a young Army aviator circa 1941.
To The Rescue it and Bo are the four-legged rescue housemates of Connie and Scott Houseknecht on Oak Hill Drive. Kit is a 13-year-old black tabby, and rules the roost over Bo, an 11-year old Australian cattle dog/Beagle mix. They both like to lounge on their porch where they can watch birds and deer. Bo loves hard pretzel treats and Kit loves drinking water directly from the faucet—no bowl needed. Connie says, “The joy and laughs these two have brought to our family is immeasurable. We are huge Kit the cat is boss to Bo the dog in the Houseknecht residence. supporters of rescue and adoption.”
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Love Letter To Buck Hill Falls Gail and Larry Rose (and their kids Eliza and Ethan) were Buck Hillers from 1992 to 2020. Gail and Larry now make their home in Salt Lake City, Utah, but as you can see from this story Larry wrote, their hearts are still in Buck Hill Falls.
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hen some friends suggested we consider renting at a place called Buck Hill Falls for the summer, my response was, “I’ve been to the Poconos and I’m not going back.” But In March, 1992, my wife Gail dragged me, kicking and screaming, to look at that community and so we made the two-hour drive from Brooklyn on a cold, rainy Sunday. When we exited I-80 near Stroudsburg, and drove north through the Poconos, I remembered: “A little run down and a little bit tacky.” I kept complaining that it was a waste of time—that is, until we drove under the stone bridge at the entrance of the community. I felt like Dorothy when her house landed in Oz and everything turned from black-and-white to color. From the time we arrived at the cottage we wound up renting for the summer, I was hooked. We spent six rainy weeks there, and when our lease was up, I didn’t want to leave. Two and a half months later, we found the cottage we would buy and keep for almost 28 years. It was the cottage where our kids and Gail spent their summer vacations, and where Gail and I spent virtually every weekend while we were living in Brooklyn. This past Christmas, we stayed a week in our little cottage with our kids, their significant others and their dogs, a lot thankful and a little sad. Thankful for the many beautiful years we spent there. Sad because, in November, we had decided to sell the cottage as we were spending very little time there. In our minds, we knew that the cost, hours, and care of maintaining a 118-year old house made no sense. But emotionally, we were not even close to accepting the obvious.
Buck Hill is a magical place. Founded in 1901 by a group of Philadelphia Quakers, it is filled with history, tradition, beauty, friendship, and warmth. I could go on and on about its history, culture, and flavor, but someone else has already done a great job of that. So, you might ask, “what did we love about Buck Hill?” Simplicity. While there are magnificent homes in the community, there are also simple, small, unpretentious, and affordable cottages. Beauty. Nature is everywhere you look—waterfalls, forests, fields, streams, mountains. Fun. A Donald Ross-designed golf course, ten beautiful tennis courts (where Bill Tilden once played for the Buck Hill Tennis Team), hiking trails, lawn bowling (where Walt Disney played), a swimming pool (that was once the largest in America), and fishing in pristine waters. Culture. The Foxhowe Association, founded in 1924, engages speakers, authors, musicians, and artists, to educate and stimulate cottagers of all ages. The Buck Hill Art Association, with its own impressive collection, fosters the love and appreciation of art in the community.
Spirit. For 120 years, the residents have banded together whenever the need has arisen to support each other. Families. Buck Hill is all about family. Kids are welcome everywhere, and we all watch out for them, rejoice in their successes, and are saddened by their losses. Generosity. The Conservation Foundation, Community Services Committee, Quaker meetings, and Pocono Mountain Music Festival have, throughout the settlement’s history enriched the lives of Buck Hillers and neighbors in the surrounding area. It is a tradition of which we are all very proud. Friends. Most of all, our friendships are what we will miss far more than any of Buck Hill’s other wonderful attributes. Even though we never made Buck Hill our full-time home, the friends we made there are among our closest, longest-lasting, most meaningful relationships. People come and go from Buck Hill, but once you’re a Buck Hiller, you have friends for life. That fact alone will, hopefully, get me through the sadness of selling our little cottage in the woods. I know my friends will always be there for me and my family, as we will be for them and their children.
The Roses in front of the family cottage they lived in for 28 years, (from left) Ethan, Gail, Larry, and Eliza.
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t was the perfect Sunday afternoon with plenty of sunshine and more than 50 kids running around The Inn site looking for eggs left by the Easter Bunny. Parents helped hide over 600 eggs earlier that morning. Everyone indulged in the candy, cupcakes, and cookies displayed on long tables. Games included corn hole toss, three-legged races, and smashing piñatas filled with candy. How sweet it was.
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Meet Our New President And COO
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ince Garry Cramer became our new President and Chief Operating Officer on April 19, by the time you read this issue of The Breeze, he will already be sitting behind “the big desk” in the Company office. I know we are all eager to meet Garry Cramer him and look forward to his immersion in our community. We chatted with Garry in midApril and here’s what we learned about the new man on campus. First of all, welcome to Buck Hill Falls. So, you’ve moved east from Reno, Nevada. You’ve spent a lot of time out in the west and southwest. How does it feel to return to the mid-Atlantic region? I am looking forward to being back in familiar territory. I actually attended two years of high school in Mechanicsburg, PA several decades ago. Where did you grow up? My father served in the military, and as a kid I lived all over the country as well as in Germany. It appears that I kept that habit of moving around throughout my career. If memory serves correctly, here are the places I’ve called home: I was born in California and have lived in Utah, Texas, Alabama, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, Germany, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. As an adult, I lived in the Chicago area, Southern and Northern California, Cleveland, Virginia, DC, New Mexico, and Nevada! It looks like your last job had many similar challenges to what you’ll be charged with at Buck Hill. How will those experiences help you in your new position? I believe each property has its own unique opportunities for
Laurel Blossom Time his ode to Mountain Laurel is excerpted from the June 14, 1935 edition of The Breeze: With the return of the month of June, once more our thoughts turn to Laurel Blossom Time in the Poconos. With the steady progression of the flowering blossoms from the Delaware Water Gap to Buck Hill, the hills are covered with a profusion of these dainty blossoms. The Buck Hill 4000-acre estate has long been recognized as the outstanding spot in the region for enjoying Laurel and soon the Glen and the paths near the Falls will be covered with Laurel, in its profusion not unlike pink-tinged snow. More than 87 years later, this annual occurrence is still a joy to behold here on our rocky hillsides. Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifoliate) is the state flower of Pennsylvania and typically blooms in May and June. As beautiful as mountain laurel is, beware: the entire plant is poisonous.
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People improvement and growth. I have had the good fortune of achieving both in several marketplaces. I trust that, with the camaraderie of the cottagers and staff here in Buck Hill, improvements and growth will be part of our future. Obviously, after 30 years of running an organization, it’s your calling. What do you like most about heading up an organization? I enjoy collaborating with the existing team by developing and refining skillsets so each employee can experience career growth. Also, I appreciate the challenge and then achieving the vision of the organization. We look forward to the Gather With Garry mixer you propose. Any idea of when that might happen? I plan to begin these gatherings in June and continue having them throughout the season. Details will appear in BreezeMail. We understand that you are an avid golfer as well as a fisherman and brought your boat cross-country. What have you primarily fished for in the past? And do you care to share your golf handicap? I really enjoy tournament bass fishing and look forward to fishing in the area. My current golf index is 9.4. Generally, I shoot in the low-to mid-80’s, but my goal is to always break 80. I’m not real long off the tee, but have a solid short game. I am eager to play the three courses here and learn the intricacies of each hole. Please tell us a little about your family. My wife, Lori, will join me in the next few months. She is an avid pickleball player, as am I, and we have enjoyed playing in many tournaments. We have a dog and two cats; no children. Is there anything you’d like to share about yourself to help us know you better? Sure, I am half French, as my mother was born in Orleans [about 80 miles south of Paris], and my father’s ancestors were Quakers from England. To all Cottagers: please say hello to Garry at the office, or when you see him out and about the settlement.
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he Buck Hill Art Association invites you to stop by the Fairway Grille to view several newly restored paintings.
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BHAA’s conservation program, implemented in late 2019, is a continuing effort to conserve and preserve the artwork in the permanent collection. Thanks to the community’s generous supporters and contributors, 15 paintings have been treated to-date. Four of these are currently on exhibition, including White Bouquet in a Green Vase (below) by H.D. Murphy. In the case of White Bouquet, old varnish was removed, and brightened colors and highlights were revealed. We look forward to sharing these newly restored gems with the community. While we work on planning a safe, exciting summer lineup, the BHAA looks forward to seeing you at all of our fun, engaging events: • The date and location of our annual Membership party that kicks off the summer art season in June will be announced shortly. • In place of our very popular Buck Hill home tours, we will be offering access to a selection of cottagers’ private gardens on July 17. • Art Week will take place July 19-23 and will include a series of art classes free to BHAA members including painting, sketching, and forest foraging mixed media collaging. • Our online auction will be held the evening of July 24. • In early August we are planning a members’ day trip to Storm King Art Center. • Finally, we are excited to announce a special summer art project with former Artist-in-Residence and new Buck Hill cottager Aaron Krach. Details are forthcoming. BHAA is again proud to offer scholarship grants to deserving, graduating local high school seniors who are pursuing college art programs. This includes the Jenkins Scholarship, which is offered to children of BHF Company employees and cottagers. These grants are awarded to students enrolled in Fine Art, Library, or Archival Science programs. The Scholarship process is competitive, and requires an application and essay. For more information, please inquire at info@buckhillartassociation.org. artassociation.org
pring is here and summer is not far behind, which means that the Foxhowe Association’s 2021 Summer Series is on its way. The Board is busy lining up guest speakers who will make Sunday evenings in Buck Hill a time for our community to gather together for programs that will “stimulate the mind and soul.” We expect to have a roster of presenters and events that will appeal to both adults and children. You are encouraged to check our website www.foxhowe.com for details concerning our upcoming calendar of programs.
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Music In The Mountains, Again here will be Music in the Mountains this summer as the Pocono Mountains Music Festival moves ahead with its 12th Season. Scott Coulter, Artistic Director, has taken on the challenge to plan with an enormous amount of flexibility so we can safely entertain our audiences. Performances may include a tribute to the “Queen of Soul,” songs from iconic artists from the Garden State, an open-mic night, and opera by the pool—each one with celebrated Broadway/cabaret artists who are thrilled to be performing in front of live audiences again.
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Celebrated Broadway stars like the Empire Trio, who performed here in the past, will once again grace our stage.
With our continuing focus on student involvement in the performing arts, and knowing that most local Pocono high schools had to cancel their 2021 spring musicals, Scott is working with these young artists to produce the Pocono Mountains High School Musical, A Virtual Extravaganza!
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uplicate Bridge will be held on Thursdays from 9:30am-12:30pm from late June to mid-September, and JoAnn will return to organize our Bridge dates. Dr. Rick Mittereder
has been helpful with ideas to make duplicate bridge safe, and he believes that, if everyone who attends has received their vaccinations, we should be fine. Mask wearing and/or face shields is also an option, along with hand sanitizer. We will let everyone know the venue once it is confirmed. There is more good news: Mah Jongg and Canasta will return this summer, too. Times and locations will be announced via BreezeMail shortly.
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Students in all high school grades (and 2020 graduates) were invited to submit a video showcasing their vocal, acting, dance, or instrumental talents. From these submissions, Scott and the artistic team chose 28 performers for solos, duets, and small group numbers. Don’t miss this event—live streaming Scott shared: “The response to the call for is expected to begin June 5. young artists to participate was fantastic and I’m so appreciative to those who shared their gifts with us. There is so much talent in the Pocono community. I hope we can make this musical an annual event.” The Pocono Mountains High School Musical was recorded on April 24 at the historic Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg. It’s now in post-production with an expected live stream date of June 5. The Festival’s Performing Arts Camp also returns this year, beginning July 19. Students will once again experience a diverse performing arts program taught by industry professionals. The Performing Arts Camp experience culminates in a spectacular showcase, The Room Where It Happens. The Pocono Mountains Music Festival is delighted to be back this summer. PMMF President Marianne Zychal commented: “While the past year has been challenging, the dedication of the Festival Board and its generous donors toward fostering the healing nature and joy of music through the Festival and Performing Arts Camp has been an inspiration.” We are looking forward to sharing more details about the season with you via BreezeMail and our website: www.poconofest.org.
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Calling All Golfers by Tom O’Malley
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e have a fantastic golf season in store, with a full calendar covering our Juniors, Ladies 9- and 18-Holers, Mixed Team, Men’s and Senior Men’s, tournaments, and more. Please keep in mind that as the pandemic continues, the schedule will be fluid and consider how to keep our residents, members, and guests safe while taking advantage of all the Golf Club has to offer. We also welcome our new residents to our amazing community and hope you are planning to play the course early and often. If you are either new to the sport or already a proficient golfer, we have equipment, clothing, lessons, and outings for everyone. Should you have any questions, contact the Pro Shop 570 595-7730. 2021 Events: Save the Dates! Below are just a few important dates and events to start our 2021 Golf Season. May May 28-31—”Welcome Buck” Tournament —play two rounds in four days; individual ringer format May 28—Our first “Nine & Dine” with mixed foursomes, fun formats, and dinner at our Fairway Grille June June 6—Father/Daughter (many Sunday afternoons through September) June 7—9-Hole Ladies Opening Day, weekly events every Monday and more June 9—18-Hole Ladies Opening Day, weekly events every Wednesday and more June 12 & 13—Guthrie Cup, Ryder Cup-style format June 13—“Donald Ross Cup” starts; finals on August 8 (play one round each week Sunday to Saturday) June 14—Junior Golf Tournaments on Mondays (summer months) June 18— One-day Member/Guest Tournament June 26—Family Golf Scramble (every last Saturday of the month through September) June 27—Mixed Club Championship July July 10 or 11—Parent/Child Championship: 9-Hole (age 11 and under) and 18-Hole Divisions. Awards following play on Sunday
The Carroccios on a father/daughter outing last year.
July 16 & 17—Men’s Member/Guest Invitational July 19—Ladies’ 9-Hole Member/Member July 20 & 21—Ladies’ 18-Hole Member/Member July 25—“Battle of the Sexes” Tournament (9 holes of fun) August August 1 & 2—Joan S. Ruvane Junior Club Championship August 3—9- and 18-Hole Ladies’ Member/Guest August 4-22—Ruthanne Groseclose Ladies’ Club Championship August 7—Joseph W. Strode Memorial Mixed Member/Guest August 9 & 16—9-Hole Ladies’ Club Championship August 14-15 & 21-22—The Starr Memorial: Men’s and Senior Men’s Club Championship August 16 & 17—Golden Years Senior Team Championship August 27—One Day Member/Guest September September 4—Tournament of Roses September 11 & 12—William “Bill-Bill” Godshalk Memorial Men’s Member/Member September 19—The Falls Fabulous Fourball Frenzy opening matches begin; finals October 17
We also have our senior Men’s groups: • The Vultures on Mondays and Thursdays • MOLS (Men Of Leisure) on Tuesdays • The Bandits on Saturday, Sundays, and holidays All are welcome. In addition to our Ladies outings mentioned above, we have also reserved time for our Ladies Weekender Days (Saturdays and Sundays). For those new to the game, or if you simply want to work on your FUNdamentals in a relaxed fun atmosphere, we offer “Get Golf Ready.” We currently have two, four-week programs scheduled, starting May 8 and again on June 5, on Saturdays at 11am. Last, but certainly not least, we’re happy to report that our great staff— Gary Clark, Ed Urban, and Chris Benner— are all here to help with any part of your golf game. This golfer was going to See you on get a birdie one way or the course! another.
Nice shot! Kids learn the game young and seem to be quite proficient. Just look at the ball and pin in this photo.
With recent upgrades, a round of golf will be all the more special this year.
Sports News From The Courts by Margaret Post
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e are excited to welcome Luis Quintero to Buck Hill Falls as the new Director of Racquet Sports. Luis will be sharing his expertise not only on the tennis courts, but on both the pickle and paddle ball courts as well. Luis is a United States Professional Tennis Association Elite and Professional Luis Quintero Tennis Registry pro. In Colombia, he ranked in the top ten during his junior tennis career. At the age of 15, he ranked in the top 30 in South America, and played professional tournaments before moving to the United States. In 2012, Luis was named Scholar-Athlete Of The Year while a student at Hunter College. Luis comes to Buck Hill from the New Canaan Racquet Club where he has just completed another successful year as their Tennis Director. At this Connecticut club, Luis led a team of professionals during a restructuring process that elevated the
Kids learn the basics of tennis during Camp Club.
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club to new standards. Luis initiated a 10 & Under protocol and teaching system which has increased the junior participation, and formed a High-Performance Program for college level players. Luis has extensive experience with both adults and children and will bring all his energy, personality, and discipline to grow the Buck Hill Falls Racquet Sports program. His goal is to make Buck Hill Tennis the place to be this summer. Our courts will open Memorial Day weekend. Please extend a warm welcome to Luis when you Our 10 hard-tru courts are kept hopping with see him in our singles or doubles games, round-robins, community instructions, or tournament play. Come on down and join the fun. this summer.
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GONE FISHING
by Tyler Miller
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hether you are casting a fly for the first time or have been fishing since you were old enough to pick up a rod, there is no better place to fish than in the crystal-clear streams of Buck Hill Falls. The Company stocked the stream on April 1 with brown, brook, and rainbow trout ranging in length from 10 to 16 inches. There are many carry-overs from seasons past that run much larger, as well as smaller native trout you will spot. Here is a quick refresher on the fishing rules in Buck Hill Falls:
Jock Miller, a fixture on the Buck Hill streams, will once again introduce senior campers to the joys of the sport this summer.
When and where can I fish in Buck Hill? The official Pennsylvania fishing season launched Saturday, April 3 and runs through Labor Day. Stocking is done by the Buck Hill Falls Company five times a year, including the children’s Fishing Derby which is held at Paiste Pond in the summer. • Fly fishing is permitted from the water treatment plant below The Falls, upstream past the Golf Club through Wild Cat Hollow (beneath the bridge on Route 191, upstream into the woods until the stream becomes too shallow to hold fish). • Fly fishing is also permitted on the Griscom Run branch that runs from Paiste Pond to Red Rock. • There is no fishing permitted where the stream crosses the golf course on #2 or #9 White. • Deer Lake is a brook trout spawning area and all “brookies” should be immediately returned to the stream. • Catch-and-Release is also required for fish caught in Paiste Pond. While we encourage “catch and release,” especially the native fish (born in the stream as opposed to stocked fish), you can keep up to three trout per day for your frying pan, but they have to be at least eight inches long. We also encourage releasing the monster fish—20 inches and above—so that others can have the thrill of catching a whopper. Remember it is fly fishing only—no worms or hook lines allowed anywhere. What do I need to fish in Buck Hill? All anglers require a Buck Hill Falls Fishing Pass, and those 16 years-of-age and older require a Pennsylvania license and Trout permit. You may obtain a Pennsylvania Fishing License either in a local sporting goods store (or at Walmart in Mt. Pocono), or on online at the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s website https://huntfish.pa.gov. For 2021 an annual license is $22.97 for PA residents ($11.97 for senior residents, 65+) and $52.97 for non-residents. The Trout/Salmon permit is $9.97 for the year and prints right on your license (gone are the days of stamps and
stickers). Single and multi-day rates are available for both residents and non-residents (“Tourist” license). Take your license to the Buck Hill Falls office, where you will get a Buck Hill Falls Fishing Pass (no charge for Cottagers and their guests). Safeguard our assets Please protect the streams and fish that are a valuable resource in our community. No fishing methods other than fly fishing are allowed on the streams or in the ponds of Buck Hill Falls. If you see others breaking this rule, please don’t be shy about setting them straight. Poachers are fully aware of the beautiful dinner-sized trout we have in our waters, so keep an eye out for fisherman who appear to be from outside of the community and notify security if needed. When landing fish please try to avoid unnecessary stress for the fish—use fish-friendly nets if possible, wet your hands before touching the fish, and avoid holding them too long out of the water to increase the chances of the fish recovering full strength quickly when returned to the water. Take the extra time to revive the fish by holding them upstream in a steady current where the water will flow through their gills and help increase strength. Feeling the fish gain its strength in your hands and watching it swim away acts as a nice conclusion to your successful catch. Wishing you tight lines this season.
Catch and release, or take home for dinner, our waterways provide excellent fly fishing opportunities.
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Lawn Bowling Time to get psyched-up for the beginning of the lawn bowling season on Memorial Weekend.
Pocono Triathlon Festival Cottager and devoted triathlete, Charlie Redmond, shares this info with us: The inaugural Pocono Triathlon Festival is being held June 11-13 in Lake Wallenpaupack. There are races of all sizes and distances including: • Newbie and kid-friendly Pocono Splash and Dash (250 meter swim/1 mile run) on Friday evening (kids age 10 and older) • Olympic Distance Triathlon (1500 meter swim/40k bike/10k run) on Saturday • Long Course Triathlon (1.2k swim/56 mile bike/13.1 mile run) on Saturday • Sprint Triathlon (750 meter swim/12 mile bike/3.1 mile run) on Sunday • Sprint Aquabike (750 meter swim/12 mile bike) on Sunday You can compete solo or as part of a relay team in any of the triathlons. You can even do more than one race, if you like. To get more information and registration info, visit the website at https://kineticmultisports.com/races/poconos/
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Stuff Conservation
We’ve also set aside dates to clean up litter and trash that may have accumulated in our community. Litter Clean Up days are a great way for all of us to volunteer to tidy our small part of the planet. Plans are underway for our Annual Dinner Dance and Auction scheduled for Saturday, July 10. We are awaiting more guidance from Dr. Rick regarding large group gatherings and will announce details
as soon as possible, but can tell you there will be a Spanish theme. The Buck Hill Conservation Foundation members are proud stewards of the more than 4,600 acres that comprise Buck Hill Falls. Events are added regularly and we encourage you to go to our website: www.buckhillconservation.org to learn more about what’s planned for Summer 2021. We look forward to both your support and participation.
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he Buck Hill Conservation Foundation is ready for the summer season with events for the entire family. Whether you enjoy hiking, birding, or just learning more about nature, you’re sure to find a 2021 Conservation event that you’ll enjoy. We kicked off our events on April 24 with our consulting forester and certified arborist, Josh Flad, taking a group hiking to Chestnut Mountain. In May, Frank May is back to lead you on the BH trails to see and hear our feathered friends. Hiking Mt. Wismer is next as Rick Mittereder and Jackie Speicher take you up the mountain for a panoramic view of Barrett Township. See the full lineup below. Building on the success of last year’s 2020 Trail Challenge, the Conservation Foundation will be offering more fun ways to explore our more than 45 trails. You can be part of our Summer Hiking Club and “Hike the Hill” along with experienced and knowledgeable Trail Guides. Or, you may want to participate in our “Heritage Tree” scavenger hunt. Mountain bikers, we have you covered too: Our mountain bike enthusiasts are working out details so you can take your bike off-road onto our mountain trails.
Get thee to the Inn site at precisely 5pm on July 10 to partake of the dinner-dance with a Spanish theme.
Hikes to beautiful vistas or through the woods is part of the Conservation’s raison d’être.
Conservation Events Date May 15@9am May 29@10am
Leader/Hike Topic Frank May/Birding Rick Mittereder & Jackie Speicher/Mt. Wismer May 29@10am John Fretz/Family Work Day Pick Up Pennsylvania June 12 @10am Jeremy White/ Beekeeper July 10@5pm Annual Dinner-Dance July 17@10am Sharon Rose/ Garden Edibles Aug 15@1pm Annual Meeting Aug 15@2:30pm Rick Koval/“Camouflage” Presentation Sept 5@10am Lee Schuler/Mushrooms Sept 18@10am Family Clean-up Day Oct 10@10am Annie Michaels Waterlands at Maple Swamp Oct 23@7pm Darryl Speicher/Stargazing Camp Club Interactive programs on First Fridays: July 2, 10am-4pm Jackie Speicher, Rick Mittereder Nature Arts/Crafts (Birds) Aug 6, 10am-4pm Jackie Speicher, Rick Mittereder Arts/Crafts (Trees/Plants)
Location Meet@Pool Lower Parking Lot Meet@Mt. Wismer Parking Lot TBD Meet@Metzgar’s Parking Lot Inn site Meet@Pool Lower Parking Lot Inn site Inn site following Annual Mtg. Meet@Pool Lower Parking Lot TBD TBD Meet@Metzgar’s Parking Lot Meet@Pool Nature Center Meet@Pool Nature Center
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ou’ve probably seen John Styk riding around Buck Hill in his pickup truck with his trusty dog riding with him. Have you wondered just what it is that John does? As the Buck Hill Ranger, John looks after all 4,600 acres of Buck Hill land, whether that means removing downed trees, shooing away trespassers, mounting trail signs, cutting knotweed, or stocking the creek with trout. John’s dedication to preserving our environment and history may make this job look easy. It’s not! Earlier this year, John introduced the Conservation Foundation to Joe Lear, whom John thought would be the perfect person to serve as Assistant Ranger. Conservation Foundation Trustee, Ricky Durst, recently connected with Joe, and the following summarizes their discussion: I had the opportunity to spend some time with our new Assistant Ranger, Joe Lear. It felt appropriate to take a hike into the woods, but mother nature had other plans, so we ducked out of the rain and had a conversation while looking out over the Buck Hill Creek from the covered patio at the Golf Club. I had a few questions
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ith the active real estate market this past year, The Buck Hill Falls Company’s Architectural Design Review Committee (ADRC) has had an unusually busy winter reviewing proposed changes to cottages newly acquired at Buck Hill. We anticipate that this pace may continue through 2021 and beyond, as new cottagers consider the possibilities for their new digs. All exterior changes, unless replacing exactly like-with-like, require an application in advance of construction to be reviewed by ADRC, which is an advisory committee to the Buck Hill Company Board. The committee was established in Buck Hill’s by-laws to ensure the harmonious architectural development of the settlement.
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I wanted to ask him. Before posing them, I found out Joe is a surveyor by trade and has a certain affinity for mechanics and human invention. He has a passion for masonry, an appreciation of history, and a reverence for nature. He likes to paint, but his young son has kept him from his oils and canvas. And he is a diligent note-taker, as evidenced by the fact that he came to our meeting with a trusted notebook in hand. Let’s begin where it all starts and ends: sunrise or sunset. What is your preference? I am going to have to say sunset. There are a million reasons why you could say sunrise, but at sunset music sounds better and people seem to come more alive with emotion; people are different after sunset. A good hike has three parts—the climb, the summit, and the descent. Each are loaded with different emotions and thoughts. What is your favorite part, and why? The summit. Especially if there is a good view. A good view can be humbling because of the perspective it gives your life, but it can also be empowering, particularly when you are by yourself. You can forge a special bond with someone while spending time out in nature. Living or dead, who is the one famous person you’d like some time with on a good roam? Leonardo DaVinci because of his paintings, obviously. But his sketches are so mechanThe current members of ADRC are, by profession, architects and engineers, a historian, and a long-time active participant in the community. They have a deep appreciation of the way that Buck Hill cottages have developed. In addition, they bring practical experience as authors of design guidelines, as well as service on historical and architectural review boards elsewhere. Anyone considering a project to change or modify their cottage exterior should read the ADRC guidelines carefully. Members of the committee are available to advise development of applications before they are reviewed and circulated. And, the more complete an application is, the better it can be understood. Thoughtful advanced planning will usually eliminate costly changes in the design and construction process.
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ical with all of his inventions. It leads to my connection with surveying and how my sketches are mechanical. The Renaissance is such an interesting time; I am sure he could tell me some mind-blowing things. By design, luck, or necessity we seem to gain a new perspective when we walk away from our comfort zones and immerse ourselves in the great outdoors. What’s one of the most important lessons you’ve learned from your time in nature? Almost anywhere you are, everything— whether it is by day or by year—is changing. If you visit a town today that you visited ten years ago it’s different. But, if you go out into the woods, especially by yourself, it is the exact same place since the beginning of time. It is the same place that it was for the Native Americans, George Washington, or the pioneers. It’s just amazing to acknowledge that permanence, and I think that’s why we are uplifted by spending time in nature. For much of the past month, Joe has been working double-time. After tending to his responsibilities as a professional surveyor, he comes over to Buck Hill to get to know the land, its trails, and work part-time alongside John Styk. Just like the ancient creek in front of us that was invigorated and full of energy from the snow melt and spring rain, Joe’s enthusiasm toward the land and his respect for John’s experience and expertise is refreshing, clear, and animated. Applications can be obtained from the Company office or downloaded from the Company website: www.buckhillfalls.com. —Peter Blume, ADRC Chairperson
Any improvement, addition, color change and the like must be approved by ADRC.
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e love Buck Hill: our community, the amenities, traditions, gatherings, and most of all, the people. As a part of the larger Barrett Township Community, we also take seriously our role in helping our neighbors in need. The Community Services Committee finalized the distribution of funds to 13 local charities. This year we were able to add St. Vincent’s, a local group that provides food and shelter to those struggling with housing and nutrition. We also added Early Childhood Screenings, which identify young children with cognitive delays or deficiencies in vision or hearing to assist them in preparation for educational success. We are thrilled that with your generous donations we can continue to support our Barrett and Monroe community members. In this edition of The Breeze, we highlight The Friendly Community Center (FCC) one of the several organizaitons where your donations are put to
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he Friendly Community Center was established exclusively to provide affordable programs and services designed for wellness, life-long learning, and socialization for adults. FCC is located on Route 191 in Mountainhome, just a short distance from Buck Hill Falls. Here’s a brief look at some of the available programs: Relax and Breathe Experience an amazing form of sound-healing with the resonance of gongs and chimes, leaving you energized and relaxed. • Improve your balance and flexibility at Yoga every Tuesday and Friday with Colleen LaScala or choose the seated Chair Yoga variation with similar benefits, every Monday and Wednesday with Kim Matthew. • Healing Sounds Gong Bath and Crystal Bowl Sound Bath occur monthly at Skywood Park in
we need your support. Please consider work. Many of you are familiar with this the Community Services Committee as wonderful community resource. Two Buck Hillers, Jen Mittereder and Connie you think of 2021 giving. Every dollar you Houseknecht recently joined the board give goes directly to charities right here while other Buck Hillers serve as volunin our larger community. We are proud teers. Even during the trying times of to continue this long-honored Buck Hill COVID, the FCC has continued to offer tradition of helping those in need. Thank much needed interactive programming you Buck Hill for your amazing support. via Zoom and outdoor activities. They Send donations by mail to BHFCSC, PO have daily classes including fitness, art, Box 453, BHF, PA 18323, or via PayPal at discussion panels, support groups, and http://bit.ly/1GEfpxj. senior-focused programs. Outdoors, they continue to offer fitness courses, including the use of the Dottie Hughes Fitness Park, as well as birding and meditation classes. Please visit their website www.thefriendlycommunitycenter.org to join or get more info (see also below for a listing of programs). In order to be a good neighbor and sup- The FCC is just a short hop from Buck Hill and offers plenty of port programs like this, classes for your enjoyment. Cresco. • To find your inner chi, Qi Gong is coming soon at this class location. Explore and Learn Weekly Walkers enjoy Tuesday morning hikes through beautiful areas of the community from May through October. • Or, get a workout at our outdoor Fitness Park anytime, any day. • On the second Tuesday of the month, join the Barrett Bird Club: grab your binoculars and learn how to identify birds by sight or sound (led by Jackie and Darryl Speicher, and Tim Grover). • Expand your artistic side and visit with friends at Create & Chat every Thursday. Move and Strengthen Men Get Fit is an interval training workout with instructor Bob Larsen every Monday and Wednesday. • Enjoy music, camaraderie and exercise at Line Dancing with Carlisle Nostrame and Barbara Camlet. • Tone, sculpt, and strengthen at Barre Fitness every Thursday with instructor Ashley Meinking. • For cardio and body-sculpting exercises combined
with energizing music, join instructor Colleen LaScala every Wednesday for a Cardio Sculpt class. • Workout to music at Dance to the Beat (or join a variation at Seated to the Beat) with Natalie Schultz-Kahwaty every Tuesday. At this time, programming is currently being offered via Zoom. When weather permits, programs will be offered at Skywood Park in Cresco. Many programs are free and open to the public, while others require a nominal membership. We invite you to join The FCC. For more info either call Nicole Abrams 570 481-4330, check out Facebook, or visit www.thefriendlycommunitycenter.org.
Qi Gong at the fitness park is coming soon.
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Library Lowdown
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reetings from the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library. Whether you’re spending more time outdoors or traveling, take the library with you. We have a wide selection of popular audiobooks in three different formats: traditional CDs, Playaway (just pop in your earbuds and you’re goodto-go), and digital downloads via Overdrive and Hoopla (accessible through our website). We are glad to help you if you are unfamiliar with any of these options. Of course, we also have plenty of print books to satisfy you if turning a page (instead of tapping a device) is your preference. The library is open for browsing; no appointment necessary. Check our website or call for current hours. We do recommend appointments for using the computers as we can only accommodate a limited number of users at one time. We ask all visitors to wear a face mask and respect social distancing to keep everyone safe and healthy. At this time, we encourage you to keep your indoor visit to less than one hour. We offer a convenient Curbside Pickup service. Simply give us a call, tell us which books, DVDs, or magazines you want, and schedule a time to pick up— we’ll bring your items out to your car. Not sure what you want? Browse our online catalog www.barrettlibrary.org or ask our staff for recommendations. In addition to downloadable books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and music, our digital resources include newspapers, HeritageQuest (family history search), Brainfuse (homework help), and other study aids. Links and instructions are available on our website. You will need a Barrett Paradise Friendly Library card, which is available to you as a resident of Buck Hill. Contact us and we will be happy to create one for you. For all ages, both our virtual and take-home programs will continue throughout the summer. For adults,
Leo, our library lion, can’t wait for our Summer Learning Program “Tales to Tails.”
we offer a Shakespeare group (weekly), a writer’s Zoom workshop (monthly), cooking tutorials on Facebook, monthly to-go craft kits, and other virtual activities. Contact the library for information and registration. Details outlining our special summer programs will be announced soon. Younger children (up to age 5) are encouraged to participate in our monthly story time programs. Pick up a to-go kit at the beginning of each month and follow along with stories, games, and crafts online. Older children (ages 6-12) are invited to take part in monthly STEM challenges, virtual reader’s theater, virtual art classes, a virtual superhero camp, and other fun events throughout the summer. Children of all ages are invited to join our Summer Learning Program “Tales to Tails.” Engage in a variety of activities (read, craft, hike, and dance) to win prizes (robotic pets, gift certificates, and more). On June 19th, we’ll kick off “Tales to Tails” with a stuffed animal adoption day. This program will continue through mid-August.
For the latest information about the library’s programs and services, 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 (the link is available on the website, or call the library). —Mary Ann Lewis, Library Director (currently reading Afterlife, by Julia Alvarez)
Save the Date! August 7, 2021 It’s the return of our annual Comedy Night Fundraiser (if COVID public health concerns are lifted).
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Doing Your Part
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kay Cottagers, here’s a challenge: we ask that each of you examine your property and take steps to “clean the scene” if warranted so that our cottages, buildings, and lots match, in visual beauty, that of our natural environment. Each of us needs to ensure that our property is pleasing from the street, from other neighbors’ yards, and from the golf course (if you live nearby). Buck Hill is an aesthetically-gifted community and here’s the part we all can play to preserve that: • Respect quiet time, which runs from July 1 through September 1. • Attend to your cottage exterior, making sure needed repairs are handled in a timely manner.
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• Place garbage cans in their storage area as soon as possible after trash pickup. • Dog owners: dogs must be leashed and their deposits picked up when out on your walks. • Keep your landscaping in good order, cutting weeds and grass, and removing any litter. • If you cover your wood piles try to use brown or dark green tarps to blend with the environment rather than those bright blue numbers. Or build a wood shed. • Conceal mechanical equipment and propane tanks that are visible to others by camouflaging with fencing or shrubs. Also, be sure the equipment doesn’t emit too much noise and disturb your neighbors. • Please do not hang laundry or towels over porch railings to dry.
These words (from the Company Rules and Regulations) summarize our responsibilities: No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any lot or living unit, nor shall anything be done or placed in or on same which may be or become a nuisance, or cause unreasonable embarrassment, disturbance, or annoyance to any other owner in his enjoyment of his own lot or living unit. Those words may seem a bit stilted, but the net-net is, simply: respect your neighbors. Can do! If you have any concerns about your property or your neighbor’s, please do contact the Company office for answers and guidance.
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s of Friday, April 16, the Fairway Grille re-opened for the season for all to enjoy. We are so delighted that our Food & Beverage Manager, Chastity Hamill, and Head Chef, Rodney Wait, are both on board again this season. The Grille received rave reviews last summer because of Chastity’s leadership and Rodney’s cuisine. This season, both outdoor and indoor dining will be available, as well as takeout. Reservations are a must and help a great deal toward appropriate food purchasing and staffing, so please call 570 595-3535 to secure your dining time.
The Grille welcomes you to enjoy lunch, dinner, or drinks.
Outdoor diners will enjoy a view of the golf course from the patio.
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Lot & Cot
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s we adjust to a Covidfree or Covidlight spring and summer, the Buck Hill Lot & Cot Owner’s Association looks forward to bringing the community together with a variety of fun activities and programs. As soon as it’s safe to confirm exact dates, we hope to gather for a “Meet and Greet” reception at the Fairway Grille. Plans are also in the works for our beloved 4th of July parade and a picnic at Metzgar’s Farm. We’ll keep you posted as the dates draw near. Two big items to note for the foodies in our community: First, the new Buck Hill Falls Cookbook will be available for sale (early July), featuring recipe input from members. This initiative was spearheaded by Jeannine Robbins, Beth Haser, and Jean Kofol. And, as a perk for signing up for your yearly membership fee, all Members will receive a specially embroidered Buck Hill Falls apron. Wearing one of these will surely make your cooking and grilling all the more delicious. For any questions regarding Lot & Cot membership or events, please don’t hesitate to contact us at lotandcot@buckhillfalls.com
Get one of these cool Buck Hill aprons, modeled here by Scott and Connie Houseknecht, with your Lot & Cot membership.
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Part Of The Landscape
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e live in the center of 4,600 acres of beautiful rolling hills, pristine streams, clean air, and abundant flora and fauna. Just look up, look down, look around and you’re bound to see a living thing of beauty whether it’s flying, running, swimming, or crawling. Behold those with which we share our space.
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Garden Delights
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ith spring in full swing and summer right around the corner, thoughts turn to one of the biggest—
yet simplest—delights of this time of year: farm-fresh produce. That’s exactly what the Monroe Farmers’ Market has been providing for over 40 years. On Saturday, May 1, the market returns to the courthouse circle in downtown Stroudsburg to kick off the 2021 season. The market is held every Saturday May-October from 8am-12noon. From November through Christmas, hours change to 9am-12noon.
Monroe Farmers’ Market is a
“producer-only” market, which means everything you see is grown or made by the farmer or vendor so you know exactly where your food is coming from. In addition to seasonal fruit and veggies, you’ll find gourmet mushrooms, pastured meats, eggs (duck and chicken), jams, sauces, syrup, honey, wine and spirits, breads, teas, vegan products, and much more.
Vendors include some familiar to
Buck Hill: Apple Ridge Farm (who runs our Tuesday farm stand in the Tennis Tea circle in summer), Buy The Farm (dips, chips, sauces, etc.) owned by fellow cottagers Marisa Keselica and Aaron Rabinowitz, plus local favorites The Daily Bread and Dutch Hill Preserves.
Live music is returning to the Mar-
ket this season, and several special events are planned. It’s sure to be a fun day for the whole family. More information is available at www.Monroefarmersmarket.org. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
The offerings at the Monroe Farmers’ Market are positively mouth-watering. Get your goodies every Saturday at the courthouse square in Stroudsburg.
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