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THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER
FROM JERRY RESTAINO
President’s Message
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n Wednesday, September 11 our 9/11 Memorial Ceremony was held at Reflection Park. It was a very moving, emotional tribute as evidenced by the speakers. In fact, some of the speakers, including at least 2 Hideout residents, were actually First Responders at Ground Zero. For those of you in attendance you cannot tell me your eyes did not well up with tears. I know mine did.
Ed Sparkowski, Chaplin of the Lake Ariel Fire Company, and former Fire Chief of the Uniondale, NY Fire Department experienced a medical emergency while at the Ceremony. Our First Responders quickly moved into action to save his life. Ed’s wife Marianne, also experienced a medical problem, which was quickly addressed by our First Responders. Ed was transported to a local hospital, and he and Marianne are recovering. There are not enough words to describe the heroic actions of our Public Safety/ EMS employees, at Reflection Park on 9/11. Far too often their incredible lifesaving skills go unnoticed. Take a moment to reflect on how Public Safety/EMS staff have helped a family member, friend, neighbor, stranger in a time of need/crisis. We are blessed and fortunate to have such a highly dedicated, competent staff here in The Hideout. By the time you read this column, Autumn (9/23) will have arrived, which signifies rakes, leaf blowers, and large size trash bags for leaf removal. It also means those of us who own a boat have to make arrangements for the boat(s) to be removed from the lake and stored on your property or elsewhere. October 14 is the last day to remove your boat(s) even though the Lake drawdown begins on October 25. It is very important to re-emphasize that your lot number, not the emergency number, must be prominently displayed on your dock(s). Starting early in 2020, fines will be assessed against homeowners who violate this rule. This is a safety factor for all residents and guests that use our lakes. Other significant dates to acknowledge are: 9/29 - Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown) 10/8 - Yom Kippur (begins at sundown) 10/14 - Columbus Day and Thanksgiving Day in Canada (The latter is for Larry) 10/16 - National Bosses Day (I think gifts are allowed and accepted??) 10/24 - United Nations Day 10/31 - Halloween celebrated in The Hideout with Trunk or Treat Another major issue that will impact our daily lives here in The Hideout is that on September 27 the votes will be counted for the 2 Board of Director positions.
The successful candidates will be recognized at the Annual Meeting to be held on October 6, at the Main Lodge. The Clubhouse dining room will be closed September 17 to October 4 for renovations and to create the Italian Bistro. We are listening to member concerns about the Clubhouse, and this amenity enhancement will move us forward. All of the significant changes that have already occurred at the Clubhouse were a result of a new approach by Karen Kegel, our Food and Beverage Manger. The development of our Budget has been an on-going process with our Financial Manager, Frank Trinisewski and Community Manager, Larry Frotten moving the process forward. Also by the time you read this column they will have met with the Budget Committee. The results of their hard work will be presented to the Board of Directors for our input. The Budget will subsequently be presented to the community for their input and ultimately voted on by the Board of Directors. We are still experiencing some managerial employees leaving for higher paying jobs. Fortunately, some current employees were able to bid into higher paying, managerial positions to maintain a smooth, orderly work flow of responsibilities and assignments. Salaries are a major component of the Budget process, and this Board has made significant changes in our Salary Bands. The Board does acknowledge that a lot more work has to be done for salary enhancement. External pressure from the State Legislature can create budgetary holes and problems if salaries are not properly reviewed. The 50th Anniversary Planning Committee has held 2 meetings and a third is planned for October 3, 2019. A lot of great ideas and concepts have been discussed and the Committee looks forward to moving from conceptual to hard, firm components of our overall program. The theme is the 1970’s, and I wonder if my Leisure Suit still fits me. Now is probably a good time to check on your leaf blower and snow blower and to think about hiring someone to plow your driveway. Be extremely careful when using wood burning stoves. Stay well, warm and safe. Jerry
OCTOBER 2019 • 3
FROM LARRY FROTTEN
Community Manager’s Message
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rom all appearances, Autumn or Fall as some of us refer to it, is fast approaching. This is the season that I most appreciate and enjoy. The air is cooler and the morning dew, especially off the lake is so refreshing for many of us. Autumn is the season offering us new energy after a busy, but hopefully relaxing, summer season. Autumn is also the time our employees gear up for the challenges that the winter brings us. If you have driven by the maintenance complex recently, you may have noticed the sand/ salt sanders on decks where our staff is busy making sure that we are ready should Mother Nature visit us sooner than later.
Our Maintenance Facility is well equipped with new vehicles and equipment to meet the challenges. We also have new management directing the efforts. Recently promoted to Facility Manager is Brad Schumacher, a longtime valued employee who has shown both initiative and ability to get the job done. We look forward to his guidance and management style which will lead the department forward. The Hideout recently promoted Craig Rafaniello to Supervisor and Jim Aleckna to the position of Tech 1. Craig and Jim are experienced and dedicated Hideout employees who have shown ability and dedication. These promotions are in line with the management philosophy of promoting from our employee ranks whenever possible. Currently, the department is being reorganized to provide greater coverage during the work week. This includes new daytime hours and more complete weekend coverage. The department has also increased the number of employees in the housekeeping function thereby keeping our amenities in a more welcoming condition. We are currently seeking to add to our maintenance staff. We wish all three fellow employees the best of luck in their new positions and look forward to continued success of the Maintenance Department. We invite all our members to explore our many amenities and to see the various changes that are being implemented throughout The Hideout. On an experimental basis, we are opening the
Clubhouse Pub on Tuesday and Wednesday. Most of us will recall that the Pub hours for off season would have the Pub closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. The cost to keep the kitchen open is significant (this includes personnel and equipment). Therefore, the Pub will only offer light food choices that can be prepared by limited personnel and equipment. Members should understand that costs control much of what we do and we hope members will understand that this is experimental in nature. Please know we are receptive to your suggestions in all that we do and we encourage you to contact the manager’s office any time. E-mail contact is usually the best method. As has been mentioned in some of my prior articles, we have many clubs and organizations in The Hideout that are deserving of recognition. The Hideout Woodworkers is one of those clubs/amenities that many times goes unrecognized for all they do. For those members who are unfamiliar with this amenity, they are located in the North section next to the Recreation Center. Over the years, these dedicated individuals have performed so many functions at no cost for various Hideout amenities. Their work is always of the highest quality and adds so much to our facilities. The Woodworkers also provide instruction to new members and at various times youth groups. Their workshop is a dream facility for those of us who enjoy working with wood products. We encourage all to make arrangements to visit their workshop and speak to some of these dedicated individuals who are true masters in woodworking. The Hideout is very appreciative and fortunate to have such talented and dedicated members. Thank you to all of our employees and members for making the summer season such a success. We hope you enjoy this wonderful Autumn season and we look forward to seeing you at all of our wonderful amenities.
There are QR codes at the Main and North gates for The Hideabout Newspaper and The Hideabout Extra. So, please let your friends and family know that when they stop at the gate to get their pass, if they scan the QR codes with their smart phones they will have easy assess to our monthly and bi-monthly publications. Thank you!
POA NEWS
4 • OCTOBER 2019
FROM MICHAEL TERRANOVA
FROM RYAN HILL, M.S.ED, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER
Chairman's Message S
eptember 11th has a special meaning to so many people on so many levels. I was moved by the ceremony here at Reflection Park. Bill Wagner and Bob Wiegand did an outstanding job organizing the event. I was honored to be asked to speak that morning. With thirty plus years in law enforcement in the New York Metro area. September 11th has a special meaning to me. I would like to thank the many people who took part in the ceremony, and the many members of our great community who came out early that morning to attend. This is another reason that The Hideout is a wonderful community. After the ceremony, there was a brunch at the Main Lodge. A big shout out to our food and beverage manager Karen and her staff for doing another wonderful job.
I would like to mention that school is back in session. The Public Safety department will be enforcing our traffic rules and regulations. There are many school buses entering and exiting our complex. Please keep in mind that these buses carry our children. Please be aware of our children, whether at the bus stop or walking home on our streets. The Hideout Board of Directors, along
with our managers and staff, always want to stay within budget without cutting services to our members. We will continue this practice to the best of our ability. However there are unforeseen circumstances where we will have to go outside of the budgeted amount to make repairs to equipment or structures. This may also include storm damage, as we saw this past April, and snow removal. I can assure you that our staff is mindful of maintaining and proper operation of all Hideout equipment. This being said, I can not emphasize enough that the trash compactors are for members household trash ONLY. Anything other than household trash will result in a citation to the member and contractor. The board of directors is always seeking new members for our committees. We ask that our members become involved. If we as a board are unaware of a members concern, we will not be able to address the issue. Be kind and courteous to our staff members while performing their jobs. Always be courteous to other members and their guests. Again I can honestly say that The Hideout is a great place to live and raise your family.
We have an App!
Environmental Corner H ey folks,
It's officially Fall! With that in mind, there are a couple of items I’d like you all to be mindful of while you start enjoying the brisker weather as well as the upcoming Fall themed holidays: • You are welcome to decorate the exterior of your lot! Be mindful of your decorations and ensure they are in good taste. Objects are, however, still not permitted to be permanently attached to trees. Please loosely tie your decorations if attaching them to a tree. All holiday themed decorations must be taken down no later than 2 weeks after that particular holiday has passed.
• If you are putting up corn stalks, ensure that there are no corn cobs attached. This can be perceived as feeding of wildlife, and could result in a citation. • If enjoying an outdoor fire, ensure you are utilizing a manufactured device with a chimnea or screen. This is required for all exterior fire places per our Rules and Regulations to help reduce the chance of a forest fire from occurring. A circle of rocks or cinderblocks is not permitted, and is a citable offense. • Do not blow your leaves out and onto the roadway. Ensure that all leaf litter/ debris is not obstructing your ditches,
culverts, or swales as is required per our Protective Covenants. It is a citable offense to not maintain these areas on your property as it will prevent stormwater from being conveyed away to where it needs to go. We will likely commence the drawdown of Roamingwood Lake this year shortly after October 25, 2019. We are anticipating lowering the lake a minimum of 5 feet this year, but will be permitted to go as far as 10 feet if need be. Please plan the removal of your docks and boats accordingly. As discussed in September’s article, ensure your docks are properly labeled with your lot number as you are putting them into storage. This will ensure that you are all good to go for the 2020 season. Treesmiths Utility Arborists are continuing their tree trim and removal efforts near PP&L main power lines throughout the community. Any tree’s that are cut down from this scope of work will be made into firewood length size and stacked along the roadside for member pickup/use.
What’s “Hiding Out” in our Environment this Month?
By: Ryan J. Hill, M.S.Ed, Environmental Manager
The Hideout App will give you information on events happening in our community. To download go to the App Store or Google Play and search “The Hideout” then look for The Hideout flower.
THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER
The Fall Webworm The Hideout
AAny individual obtaining a temporary hanging pass, at any of our gates, must provide the officer: 1. a valid state driver’s license 2. a valid state vehicle registration 3. a license plate number in order to obtain a pass. Members are encouraged to please advise their guests, contractors, or invitees entering The Hideout of this policy. Thank you!
(Hyphantria cunea Drury) Are you driving along our roadways and wondering what those large webbed tents are at the end of tree branches? What you are seeing is the webbed tents of Fall Webworms. Here in The Hideout, we have populations of Eastern Tent Caterpillars (who make similar webbed tents but only at the crotches of trees), Forest Tent Caterpillars (who spin silken mats but not tents), and Gypsy Moths (who do not make webbed tents at all). ETC, FTC, and GM are present as caterpillars in the spring and early summer, and are not active this time of the year. The large webbed tents are indeed unsightly, but do not suggest the tree is being killed. The larvae will consume and skeletonize leaves, forming a protective silken web up to 3 feet in length over an area of foliage they wish to consume. So what should you do if these are being seen on your tree? Best practice suggests that you simply poke or cut a hole in the webbed netting, if possible, which will expose the webworms and allow natural predators, such as birds and other insects, to prey upon them.
Info courtesy of: https://ento.psu.edu/ extension/factsheets/fall-webworm
THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER
POA NEWS
FROM JOE KOZUCH, PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
Public Safety Corner B ack on Saturday September 14th the Hamlin Rotary held their Annual Safe Kids Fair. This event, provides children of all ages the opportunity to interact with local law enforcement, public safety, fire departments, and EMS agencies.
This year's Rotary Fair was held at the Western Wayne Evergreen Elementary School and The Hideout Public Safety Department was proud to, once again, participate and represent The Hideout Community. Cpl. Kenny Baux and Ptl. Alex Badiu represented The Hideout Public Safety Department. The officers instructed children and parents on Compression-Only CPR, safe bike riding practices, and various other important topics. The Hideout Public Safety Department also conducted fingerprinting for children of all ages, in order to provide parents with an identification pamphlet,
for their children, in the event it was ever needed. The Hideout Emergency Response Team Incident Command Trailer was also on display for the children to see and walk through. The Hideout Public Safety Department was honored to have been given the opportunity to shape the minds of our fellow budding leaders in a safetyconscious manner, as well as interact with our outside neighbors. We look forward to attending the event again next year. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Enjoy everything The Hideout has to offer!
OCTOBER 2019 • 5
FROM BRAD SCHUMACHER, FACILITIES MANAGER
Public Works Corner
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ello, my name is Brad Schumacher and I would like to introduce myself to the community as your new Facilities Manager. I have been employed with The Hideout for fifteen years and have worked in the Maintenance Department for all but one of those years. I look forward to the challenges that The Hideout has to offer and the continued great relationships with staff and members alike. The Maintenance Department has a lot going on this time of year, with the end of the summer season shutdown and winter preparations. We are also working on a multitude of stormwater issues throughout the community, as well as work orders, and trash/recycling. I would also like to take a moment to thank our former Facilities Manager, Robert Brinsfield
for his years of dedication and commitment to our great community. I would also like to introduce our new Maintenance Supervisor, Craig Rafaniello. Craig has been an integral part of the Maintenance team for a number of years and is supported by a great staff of Maintenance Technicians and Custodial Staff. Moving forward, as we prepare for the upcoming winter months, please know that The Hideout Maintenance Crew is very busy working to keep our beautiful community up to the standards that its members deserve.
The Hideout Emergency Response Team Incident Command Trailer
FROM KATHY KINNEY, REGISTRATION COORDINATOR
Registration Corner A
s we say goodbye to summer, we welcome the onset of Fall with all its harvest beauty. As the leaves begin to change, the pumpkins are ready for picking.
Although we hate to forget the warm days of “fun in the sun”, we are forced to prepare our vacation homes for the frigid temperatures ahead. Remember to winterize your homes before leaving. This will prevent frozen, broken pipes, and potential damage to your home. Contact RS&W to have your water turned off. Northeast PA has a history of early snowfall and icy cold weather. Take an extra copy of The Hideabout Newspaper and make a list of contractors for snow removal. Exchange phone numbers with a Hideout neighbor to keep abreast of the weather.
Ptl. Alex Badiu
Cpl. Kenny Baux
As our “snowbirds” head south for the winter, take a moment to stop into the POA to update your emergency contact information and forwarding mail address. This will ensure that we have the most updated information necessary to reach
you in case of an emergency. For those of us remaining in The Hideout, Fall is a wonderful time of year. Many local farms have fresh fall vegetables, apples, pumpkins, cider, and donuts; along with hayrides, corn and sunflower mazes. October in The Hideout is full of recreational activities. Columbus Day weekend (Oct. 11 – 14) and our Annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 31 will have our ghosts, goblins, and witches parading around the Main Lodge parking lot. Be sure to keep up with all The Hideout activities; pick up a copy or view on line www.hideoutassoc.com The Hideabout Newspaper and Hideabout Extra for dates, times, and location of the events. Our daylight hours are getting shorter and night is coming quicker. Please be alert for wildlife, pedestrians, and bikers.
6 • OCTOBER 2019
THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER
Food & Beverage News and Upcoming Events
BISTRO ON THE GREEN Kitchen Hours Thursday 4:00-9:00 p.m. Friday 4:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00-10:00 p.m. Sunday 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Reservations Highly Recommended
The Clubhouse MONDAY NIGHT SPECIALS $10 Specials from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Happy Hour too! The Dining Room ONLY is currently closed for construction. Please join us at The Pub!
Friday and Saturday Night Weekend Specials at the Clubhouse from 5:00-10:00 p.m.
The Grand Opening of the BISTRO ON THE GREEN is October 5, 2019! Make your reservation today!
CLUBHOUSE KITCHEN HOURS Monday 4-9 p.m. Tuesday 4 p.m.-TBD (bar only) Wednesday 4 p.m.-TBD (bar only) Thursday 4-9 p.m. Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. - Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 4-6 p.m. - Sunday You are welcome to stay for drinks after the kitchen is closed.
(570) 698-4100, ext. 150
Food & Beverage Events October 4 - Clubhouse kitchen closed. Bar will be open 4 p.m.-TBD. Serving Pizza and soup. October 5 - Bistro On The Green (reservation only first weekend) October 5 - Flatland Ruckus in the Clubhouse Pub 8 p.m.-Midnight. October 11 - Hindsight in the Clubhouse Pub 8 p.m.-Midnight. October 12 - Jimmy Brown Duo in the Clubhouse Pub 8 p.m.-Midnight. October 13 - Brunch Buffet at the Main Lodge 9 a.m.-12 p.m. October 26 - Halloween Party and costume contest with DJ Mc Guyver in the Clubhouse Pub 8 p.m.- Midnight.
CLUBHOUSE SPECIALS Monday Night-$10 Dinner Specials 4-9 p.m. Tuesday-Featured Drink Special 4 p.m. Wednesday-Featured Drink Special 4 p.m. Thursday Night-Clam Night 4-9 p.m. Friday Night-Weekend Specials 5-10 p.m. Saturday Night-Weekend Specials 5-10 p.m. Sunday Night-Pasta Night 5-8 p.m.
THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER
FROM KAREN KEGEL, FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
Food & Beverage Corner A s we say hello to Fall, we welcome the change of season and so many other wonderful things this month happening at The Hideout. This happens to be my favorite time of year- Hot toddy’s, fig chutneys, savory proteins, pumpkin spiced martini’s, toasted pine nuts, and of course breaking out the good ole crockpot. Yes! I’ve been told about our Thanksgiving Eve pot luck gathering and I couldn’t be more excited. We have had a pretty busy month finishing our Golf League luncheons and a beautiful lake side wedding at the Main Lodge, I’d like to applaud our culinary leaders Executive Chef, Brett and Chef De Cuisne, Joe for executing some wonderful events. We have also welcomed Marcia Lopata on board as our Front of House Manager. She has truly rolled up her sleeves, hit the ground running, and have made noticeable changes at the Clubhouse. I’m thrilled to have her join our F & B team. In addition to our daily operations we will also be opening the Bistro on the Green on October 5, 2019. This endeavor has been weeks in the making. We would like to thank Bill from facilities along with Vinny for all the hard work they put into our new dining room. Bill has been here from day one with the reconstruction of this space and his work is top notch! The new flooring truly brings that room to life. Chef De Cuisine, Joe and his team have created a wonderful menu that is sure to please all. Marcia and I have been hiring and training staff, along the way, to ensure you will be pleased with your dining experience. This has been a group effort and not only by the staff that works in the Food and Beverage Department. A HUGE thank
you to The Hideout Woodworkers. I had a conversation with Bob and Andy one day, it went something like this “so I have this idea….” Well, little did I know how talented these group of individuals are and how much they do for the community. They took my idea and created a beautiful check presenter that resembles a wooden cutting board and added a personal touch to the concept. We were amazed by the finished product. That of course lead into another conversation that went something like this “ so, I have this other idea….” We all laughed, we talked about what I needed, they listened and took notes and an idea turned into 70 hours of labor from The Hideout Woodworkers and our handmade custom built cabinet came rolling through the side door. Speechless is an understatement. I knew it would be nice, but I was blown away by the beauty of this piece. The time, labor, and detail put into this creation is absolutely amazing. This club donated its time and labor (as they do on all the projects at The Hideout) to make this beautiful addition to the Bistro. Thank you, thank you, and thank you! So stop by, come take a look and a seat at the Bistro on the Green. We encourage you to embrace these wonderful changes and to enjoy what all these amazing and talented people have spent time preparing for you all. Cheers to making new memories.
OCTOBER 2019 • 7
Hideabout Spotlight On... The Hideout Recreation 2019 summer staff
FROM JOHN BOANDL, RECREATION MANAGER
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here to begin? As we experience tremendous growth in The Hideout, we welcome continuous improvement and growth in our amenities. We could not do this without a great seasonal staff. From The Hideout camps, to our amazing lifeguards who provide such a wonderful environment for are community members. A big shout out goes The Hideout aquatic staff. The lifeguards and staff do an amazing job, especially during The Hideout’s biggest weekends. They help provide information and make everybody’s time in The Hideout a great experience. They are able to manage huge crowds and more importantly, keep everybody safe. We are so lucky to have such great staff, who is always looking to get certified in different areas and better themselves at their job. A big thank you to: Caleigh Anson, Mia Avino, Dalton Buckman, Thomas Carolan, Keaira Corbett, Brendan Dolan, Jenna Curran, Jack Dolan, Sean Dolan, James Dolan, Sean Dolan, Jessica Firstenberg, Aiden Haller, Kaitlyn Juhasz, Max Kattermann, Jillian Lambdin, Kayla Madden, Emilie Mcallister, Allison Mcarthy, Cora Mckenna, Patricia Mills, Nora Moran, Claire Pfaeffle, Todd Pope, Samantha
Scaduto, Emily Shaffer, Josephine Valanda, Brianna Werny, and Daniel Wieber. The next big thank you goes to our seasonal camp staff. The directors and staff ran great summer camps for community members and their families. From trips to Great Wolf Lodge, and a summer full of different activities. This staff really made for a positive environment for our youth in The Hideout. A big thank you goes to: Logan Bolduc, Denise Caucci, Emma Dwyer, Stephanie Carolan, Allison Mcdermott, Kaitlyn McDermott, Bernadette Parry, Caroline Sinawa, and Robert Sinawa. Also a special thanks to The Hideout flyers organization and the two Swim Team coaches Claire Pfaeffle and Daniel Wieber. Their level of dedication and pride to this organization is unmatched and we thank them for such a wonderful year. As we acknowledge this wonderful staff, it is truly a blessing to oversee such great people, who thrive on making our community better.
Lifeguard Samantha Scaduto has worked over 540 hours Lifeguarding this summer. Samantha’s dedication to The Hideout is appreciated and she will receive almost $450.00 in Bonus pay. Thank you Samantha.
Hideout Lifeguards: Brianna Werny, Caleigh Anson, Nora Moran, Claire Pfaeffle, Jillian Lambdin, Samantha Scaduto, Patti Mills, and Kayla Madden.
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THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER
THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER
HIDEOUT POA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
Published monthly for the members of the Property Owners Association of The Hideout, Inc.
www.hideoutassoc.com Lisa Green - Community Relations Manager/Editor/Advertising Editor lgreen@thehideout.us
2018-2019 POA BOARD OFFICERS
Jerry Restaino, President Barry Neiss, Vice President Michael Terranova, Chairman Marie Krauss, Treasurer
Lou Delli Santi, Secretary Richard Yocum, Director Paul Spiese, Director
Assistant Secretary
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HIDEOUT MANAGEMENT TEAM
Larry Frotten - Community Manager - lfrotten@thehideout.us Joseph Kozuch - Public Safety Manager - jkozuch@thehideout.us Brad Schumacher - Facility Manager - bradschumacher@thehideout.us Ryan J. Hill, M.S.Ed. - Environmental Manager - rhill@thehideout.us Karen Kegel - Food & Beverage Manager - Kkegel@thehideout.us John Boandl - Recreation Manager - jboandl@thehideout.us Michael Kline - Golf Course Superintendent - mkline@thehideout.us Donald Yocum - IT Manager - dyocum@thehideout.us Brooke Craven - Human Resources Manager - bcraven@thehideout.us Articles must be submitted by the fifteenth of the month. Submit all material to: The Hideabout Editor, 640 The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. For advertising rates, contact Lisa Green at (570) 630-3707. The Hideabout published monthly, serves over 4,100 Hideout property owners. Articles do not necessarily represent the views of The Hideout POA. The Editor reserves the right to reject any advertising or articles for publication. Also, the acceptance of advertisements does not constitute endorsement by The Hideout POA for any advertisement of any business, products, and/or services. The Hideout is not responsible beyond the cost of advertising for any advertising errors. Ad proofs are developed by The Hideabout for use in The Hideabout Newspaper only. The advertiser does not have the right to reproduce the ad in any other place or publication. Any concerns with ads placed in The Hideabout Newspaper must be addressed by the fifteenth of the month. Thank you.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE LIAISON LIST 2018-2019 ECC COMMITTEE Lou Delli Santi BUDGET COMMITTEE Marie Krauss DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE Michael Terranova FOOD & BEVERAGE COMMITTEE Richard Yocum COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Jerry Restaino GOLF COMMITTEE Lou Delli Santi LAKES COMMITTEE Barry Neiss LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE Marie Krauss
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The Hideout Book Club Selections for 2019/20 October 17 November 21 December 19 January 16 February 20 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 20
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Update to The Hideout Community TV Channel Please make note that The Hideout Community TV Channel, airing on Adams Cable TV, is no longer showing on channel 20. It is now showing on channel 920. If you don’t receive The Hideout Community Channel at your home, not to worry, you can download it from our website under the resources tab, at hideoutassoc.com or view it at several of our amenities.
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Hideout Woodworkers Business Meeting - 9/11/19 Pledge of Allegiance including a moment of silence for the 9/11 victims Meeting called to order by Bob Addieg, he asked if there were any new members or guests present? Rebecca Marsh a prospective new member was present. John Gaspari read the minutes of the July meeting. A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as read. Ray Lubanski read the treasurer’s report. A motion was made and seconded to accept the report as read. Correspondence: None Sickness and Distress: Bob Fezza is recovering from heart surgery, Peter Mennona is recovering from back surgery and Tom Maguire had shoulder surgery and is undergoing rehab. Get well cards were sent. Committee Reports: Safety Training and Security: Bob Addieg reported that there are no safety training sessions scheduled. Building and Equipment: Bob will schedule a general shop cleanup for some time in October Projects: The Hutch for the Club House Dinning Room is almost completed, we ask the maintenance dept. to pick it up and deliver it to the Club House The POA requested us to build the nine picnic tables to be placed in the ski hill warming building. Bob will advise the membership when the wood will be delivered and asked for volunteers for this project. Social: Everyone that attended the Rail Riders ball game, on August 9th had a good time; unfortunately, some members who signed up to attended never showed up or paid for their tickets. Since Al Auricchio paid for the tickets in advanced, it was decided
to reimburse Al for the money he spent. In the future no tickets will be ordered unless they are paid for in advance! This year the Junior woodworkers project was attended by only nine boys and girls. Last year we had 20 participants! It was a big disappointment and the members believe it was not well advertised by the recreation department! John Gaspari reported that annual picnic held in August catered by the Red School House, was attended by over 60 people, was a great success. Proceeds from our 50/50 raffle were donate to the Help the Hero Fund. Bob Wiegand said he was going to sponsor a hole on our behalf at the golf Tournament on September 14th John Gaspari reported that we have sixteen golfers signed up our annual Rubuhn Golf Classic scheduled for September 14th at 9 AM; with a buffet lunch to follow at 3 PM in the Club House. Old Business: None New Business: Bob stated that Article 6 section 2 of our By-Laws states; “A nominating committee of at least three members is to present a slate of officers at our October meeting”. Bob appointed Andy Vuolo, Ray Lubanski and Al Auricchio to the nominating committee. The committee asked any members with and interest in serving as an officer to please contact them. Dave Testa showed an example of a Christmas toy to be built this year and asked for volunteers to help with the project. We will start this project on Friday September 13th and continue each Monday and Friday until the project is completed. They’re being no further business; a motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Meeting Adjourned
We have Online Gate Access Residents can register guests online without having to call the gate. You not only have the ability to register your guests online but also on your mobile device. 1. Members must be in good standing 2. Members must first fill out the registration form to setup a login on our website at www.hideoutassoc.com. The Registration form is under the Resource tab then click on Gate Access. 3. You will receive a confirmation from The Hideout once you register.
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Lakes Committee Draft Minutes of Meeting - 8/24/19 Chair: Iggy Rivera
R. Hill is awaiting an initial proposal from Nature Works and is finalizing Members: Kent Fairfield, Steve Flapan, options for the upcoming budget for Karen Greenfeld, Jim McLoone, Arnie 2020. Designs were looked at, and the Milidantri, Bob Reimers, Judy Restaino, Jeff Delmar design was the most pleasing to Silverman the majority. There were spot treatments done for Staff: Ryan Hill, Larry Frotten algae on August 16th for all the lakes, and they will be treated again on August Guests: Devon Delk, John Thompson, Don 26th. and Julie Zichelli Truxor: Lily pads were harvested on Excused: Charlie Durkin, Tim Jeffers, Rick Deerfield on August 21st. Comments Nolte were made that curly leaf pondweed needs to be controlled, perhaps with the The meeting was called to order at 9:03 Truxor or more treatment. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Water Quality Monitoring Event: PH minutes of the previous meeting were staff is scheduled to conduct sampling approved as written with a motion by K. and observations on Roamingwood on Greenfeld,a second by J. Silverman, and August 27th. approval by all (9-0-0). Wood Duck Nesting Boxes: R. Hill will revisit this fall when he will reposition a I. Rivera announced that T. Jeffers is few. resigning from this committee and would like him to know that we appreciate the Vertex Aeration Units: All appear to years of service he has given to the be operating successfully. A work improvement of the Hideout lakes. order was put into Public Works for the Deerfield Aeration Shack to be Growing Greener Grant + Act 13 Grant upgraded with new paint/stain, better Updates: Mike Hartshorne from Princeton ventilation and cooling fans as well as Hydro was present at the meeting and masking the white pipe going into the explained that since the NSBB (Nutrient water. Separating Baffle Box) permitting was not approved for Deerfield by the state, they Stainless Steel Carp Barrier: The project are looking to install it at the terminus of is complete. Lakeview West going to the North Beach Invasive Plant Initiative: Homeowners area. It will be installed near the basketball will be able to swap out their invasive court and will be part of the storm water plants with species of native ones. 2020 infrastructure. There is not a definitive will be a trial phase, and if successful, construction date yet. we will explore enhancing the program. R. Hill stated that he is not giving up on An example is Pickerelweed which is Deerfield; there are other methods of thriving at Big Spring Pond. Some of treating phosphorus which can be tried. these will be transplanted to areas along J. Zuchelli asked if it is safe to swim in Brooks and the Entrance Pond. They are Deerfield, and although it is presumed to a very pretty plant and a great habitat for be, the testing of the water there is not as juvenile fish. extensive as what is done in Roamingwood. M. Harrtshorne is recommending changes Buoys/Floating Structures/Docks/Boats: in testing because of increasing attention 12 new buoys are being requested, some to problems in some other lakes. We to replace missing or damaged ones and sometimes have filamentous algae here but some to have on hand. it is not harmful. Public Safety identified 125 docks on Roamingwood without proper identification. Brooks Spillway Repair: The project has R. Hill also requested Public Safety to keep been tabled; R.Hill has to get back to Dr. a watchful eye out for inflatables which may Givler. not be anchored in the lakes. Drawdown: The permit application has been submitted to PA Fish and Boat. We should Outlet Structure Repairs and have no issue maintaining the 5’ drawdown Enhancements: A work order was submitted this season due to the installation of the to Public Works for a weather resistant new North facing 10” orifice on the outlet documentation box to track who opens/ structure. It will probably be in early closes any valves or gates. PH and DSI November. R. Hill has to reach out to Bruce support getting a removable safety railing Gordon at Lake Ariel to see when they plan installed on the structure, and R. Hill will to lower their lake. procure bids. Phoslock: Brooks was treated on August 21. M. Hartshorne took pre-application Spring Clean-Up Event: R. Hill will be numbers and later will do post-application requesting funds for a spring cleanup numbers. of Roamingwood Lake. The date will be advertised, and volunteers would walk Nature Works: The Entrance Pond, which along the shoreline to pick up and remove gives the first impression of the Hideout, is debris. still under review for replacement/upgrade.
5 Year Lakes Management Plan: Final version is still being assembled by PH. Boulders in Roamingwood and other waterbed issues should be addressed. 5 year Storm Management Plan: A meeting was held on July 12th with Robert Brinsfeld, R. Hill and PH to discuss a comprehensive storm water management plan. We are looking to control sediment and seeing what is cost effective. Tract 29: Funds are available for PH to assess and clean up all woody plantings and for some spraying. M. Hartshorne recommends a vegetation survey after 5 years. Dock “Graveyard”: All docks and debris have been removed from the shoreline of Lot 601-2 Pocono Ct. HAB’S: R. Hill has been contacted by members about the harmful algae blooms at nearby lakes. Our lakes have not been affected. PH put together an update which was sent out to all members via email. Deerfield Lake/Phosphorus Levels/ Dredging: At the last meeting the possibility of an Alum Injection System was discussed. We will continue to explore other applications to reduce TP in Deerfield. The 2019 Bathymetric Survey yielded results
that showed a slight buildup of sediment near the spillway area. Based on those findings, a costly dredging project would not be overly productive at this time. A. Milidantri interjected that we have made so much progress; data should be published from where we were to where we are now. The next meeting will be on September 28th. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 with a motion by K. Fairfield, a second by A. Milidantri and approval by all (8-0-0). Respectfully submitted, Judy Restaino
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THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER The Hideout POA Environmental Control Committee COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Meeting Minutes
Environmental Control Committee Minutes of Meeting - 8/9/19 Friday, August 9th, 2019
Pledge of Allegiance
Present: Andrew Vuolo, Larry Leiberher, Jeffrey Ross (skype), Louis Delli Santi
PledgeExcused: of Allegiance N/A Present: Andrew Vuolo, Larry Leiberher, Jeffrey Ross (skype), Louis Delli Santi Guests: John Thompson Excused: N/A Guests: John Thompson to approve the meeting minutes of July 26th, 2019 by: Jeffrey Ross MotionMotion to approve the meeting minutes of July 26th, 2019 by: Jeffrey Ross Second: Larry Leiberher Second: Larry Leiberher All in Favor All in Favor th issued ECCSecretary Secretary since July 26 , 2019: attached sheet. PermitsPermits issued by by ECC since July 26th,See 2019: Lot/Street
Type
239 Ridgewood
Driveway
Permits for Review: Owner Approved Yes No Pohl Y
Reason
Environmental Control Committee
Agenda
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Friday, August 27th, 2019
Environmental Control Committee Pledge Of Allegiance Minutes of Meeting - 8/27/19 Call To Order at 8:55 AM
Present: Jeffrey Ross, Call To Order at 8:55 AMLarry Lieberher, Andy Vuolo, Paul Spiese ( Board Liason Stand In) Pledge Of Allegiance Guests: Larry Frotten, John Thompson, Benny Carapella
Present: Jeffrey Ross, Larry Lieberher, Andy Vuolo, Paul Spiese ( Board Liason Stand
In) to approve the meeting minutes of August 9th, 2019 by: Larry Lieberher Motion Guests: Larry Frotten, John Thompson, Benny Carapella
Seconded Andy Vuolo Motionby: to approve the meeting minutes of August 9th, 2019 by: Larry Lieberher Seconded by: Andy Vuolo
All All in Favor. in Favor.
Permits Issued by ECC Secretary 9th,See 2019: Permits Issued by ECC Secretary since since AugustAugust 9th, 2019: Attached
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Bruno
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Locklins
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CBS Construction
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Locklins
Pyszczymuka
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R.R Wilmot
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Major Landscape
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Homeowner
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New Deck
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Review/Discussion Review/Discussion 1. CMR – Resale As-Built Survey 1. CMRbe – Resale As-BuilttoSurvey The motion will presented the Board of Directors at their next workshop, pending The motion will be presented to the Board of Directors at their next workshop, pending their their approval approval 2. Storage of Boats, Jet Skiis, Motor Vehicles, etc. on member’s properties. 2. Storage of Boats, Jet Skiis, Motor Vehicles, etc. on member’s properties. Tabled for Tabled for further further discussions. discussions. New Business: New Business: 1. Discussion on signagefor for pet pet access to amenities. 1. Discussion on signage access to amenities. 2. Lot remediation discussion. 2. Lot remediation discussion. to adjourn: Larry Leiberher MotionMotion to adjourn: Larry Leiberher Seconded by: Andrew Vuolo Seconded by: Andrew Vuolo
The Woodworkers held their annual REBUHN CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT on Tuesday September 17, 2019. Dave Dimmick won the first-place trophy and the prestigious “Green Jacket” with an 18-hole net score of 62.
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New deck
Approved Y/N
Reason
Contractor
Y
Brothers lawn care
819 Deerfield Rd
Propane
Y
Locklins
972 Forest Ln
Deck Replacement
Y
Brothers Lawn Care
989 Brentwood Dr
Pet Enclosure
Contig.
Homeowner
1341 Lakeview Dr W 1597 Ridgeview Dr
Ductless AC
Y
Holbrook Heating
Driveway
Y
Vonderhey
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Deck Replacement
Y
Homeowner
Pet Enclosure
Y
Homeowner
2404 Crestview Dr
Shed/ Carport
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Barillo
2658 Rockway Rd
Retaining Wall
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Ronnie French
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Y
Home Depot
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Shed
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Lamberton
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Locklin
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Holbrook Heating
Deck Replacement
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Brother Lawn Care
Driveway
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Review/ Discussion: Review/ Discussion: 1. After review of amenity signage regarding pets, found there was proper signage 1.every Afteropen review of amenity signage regarding pets, found there was at nearly amenity through the community. 2.
proper signage at nearly every open amenity through the community.
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2. Realor open houses will not be allowed signage
3. Storage of watercraft tabled for further discussion New Business: No new3.business discuss Storageto of watercraft tabled for further discussion Motion to adjourn: Andy Vuolo New Business: Seconded by: Larry Lieberher All in favor No new business to discuss Meeting ended at 10:30AM
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WESTERN WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board Minutes - 8/5/19
The regular monthly meeting of the Western Wayne Board of Education was held on August 5, 2019 in the Western Wayne Administration Building located at 1970C Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. The meeting was advertised in the legal section of the June 29-30, 2019 weekend edition of the Wayne Independent. Board Vice President Rick Hoch called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. Mr. Hoch offered a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Hoch took roll call. Seven (7) Board Members were present and are listed as follows: Board Vice President – Rick Hoch Board Member – William Gershey Board Treasurer – Jeffrey Gogolski Board Member – Joseph Gombita Board Member – Gary Enslin Board Member – Roger Shaffer, Jr. Board Member – Ethan Wood Board President Bernice Fiorella and Board Member Michael Ochlan were excused. Solicitor Matthew Meagher was also excused. Administrators Present: Superintendent Dr. Matthew Barrett, Assistant to Superintendent Cindy LaRosa, EverGreen Principal Justin Pidgeon, Robert D. Wilson Principal Maria Miller, Principal of STEAM Elizabeth Watson, Assistant Elementary Principal Kerrie Fitzsimmons, Director of Special Education Jennifer DeNike, Early Intervention Supervisor Elizabeth Gregory, Food Service Director Maria Liptak, Technology Director Brian Seaman, Director of Buildings and Grounds Joseph Dunda, and Athletic Director Robert Black. Business Manager/Board Secretary Rose Emmett, High School Principal Paul Gregorski, and Middle School Principal Jennifer Bradley were excused. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Mr. Gershey and seconded by Mr. Gombita to accept the minutes generated from the Regular Board Meeting of June 10, 2019 and the Special Board Meeting of June 26, 2019. The motion carried with all affirmatives. Treasurer’s Report A motion was made by Mr. Gogolski and seconded by Mr. Wood to accept the Treasurer’s reports generated from the General Account, the Food Service Account, and the Student Activity Account for April, May and June 2019. The motion carried with all affirmatives. Approval of Bills A motion was made by Mr. Gogolski and seconded by Mr. Wood to pay the bills generated from the General Account, the Food Service Account, and the Construction Account. The motion carried with all affirmatives. Recognition of Public There was no public comment. Authorization A motion was made by Mr. Enslin and seconded by Mr. Gogolski to authorize the Honesdale National Bank to debit our General Fund Account for the payment of interest and principal on all bond payments that come due during the period
July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The motion carried with all affirmatives. Settlement Agreement A motion was made by Mr. Gershey and seconded by Mr. Wood to adopt the proposed Settlement Agreement and Release relating to the civil action filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, in accordance with the terms thereof. a. DO#01-19-20 The motion carried with all affirmatives. Service Contracts
A motion was made by Mr. Gombita and seconded by Mr. Gershey to approve the attached list of Service Contracts all for the one-year period commencing August 01, 2019. (ATTACHMENT I) The motion carried with all affirmatives. Handbooks A motion was made by Mr. Enslin and seconded by Mr. Gogolski to approve the following Handbooks to be used for the 2019-2020 school year: a. Teacher Handbooks b. Student Handbooks c. Coaches and Advisors Handbook and Student Activities Handbook d. Personal Service Providers Handbook e. Paraeducator Handbook f. Substitute Handbook g. Bus/Van Contractors Handbook h. ELD (English Language Development) Handbook The motion carried with six affirmatives and one no vote from Mr. Shaffer. School Safety and Security Coordinator A motion was made by Mr. Wood and seconded by Mr. Gombita to appoint the Superintendent as the District’s “School Safety and Security Coordinator” for the 2019-2020 school year. The motion carried with all affirmatives. Job Description A motion was made by Mr. Gershey and seconded by Mr. Gombita to approve the following job description: a. Instructional Support Team Teacher The motion carried with all affirmatives. Transportation Drivers and Substitutes A motion was made by Mr. Gogolski and seconded by Mr. Gershey to authorize the Superintendent to approve the Western Wayne School District Transportation Drivers and Substitutes for the Transportation contractors for the 20192020 school year contingent upon receipt of necessary paperwork and submit the report to the Board at the September 9, 2019 meeting. The motion carried with all affirmatives. Transportation Contracts A motion was made by Mr. Gombita and seconded by Mr. Gershey to authorize the Superintendent to award the Transportation Contracts for the 20192020 school year and submit the report to the Board at the September 9, 2019 meeting. The motion carried with all affirmatives. Agreement – Head Start A motion was made by Mr. Enslin and seconded by Mr. Gogolski to approve the joint educational partnership between Western Wayne School District and
the Scranton-Lackawanna Human Development Agency Inc., Head Start Program effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. The motion carried with six affirmatives and one no vote from Mr. Shaffer. Agreement – PATH A motion was made by Mr. Gombita and seconded by Mr. Gershey to approve an Agreement between Western Wayne School District and PA Treatment & Healing (PATH, Scranton, PA at a daily tuition rate of $80.00 and Special Education AEDY rate of $85.00 per day for the 20192020 school year. The motion carried with six affirmatives and one no vote from Mr. Shaffer Dual Enrollment Agreements
A motion was made by Mr. Hoch and seconded by Mr. Gombita to approve the Dual Enrollment Agreement between Western Wayne School District and the following schools for the 2019-2020 school year: a. Lackawanna College b. Johnson College The motion carried with all affirmatives. Agreement – C&S Athletics A motion was made by Mr. Gogolski and seconded by Mr. Gershey to approve an Agreement between Western Wayne School District and C&S Athletics for strength and conditioning services for the 2019-2020 school year. The motion carried with six affirmatives and one no vote from Mr. Shaffer. Agreement A motion was made by Mr. Wood and seconded by Mr. Gogolski to approve an agreement between Western Wayne School District and Wayne County Office of Behavioral and Developmental Programs and Early Intervention regarding the Student Assistant Program for the 2019-2020 school year. The motion carried with six affirmatives and one no vote from Mr. Shaffer. PROSPER Participation A motion was made by Mr. Gershey and seconded by Mr. Wood to allow Western Wayne School District to participate with Penn State Extension in PROSPER (Promoting School, Community, University Partnership to Enhance Resilience) The motion carried with all affirmatives. Agreement – SHINE Program A motion was made by Mr. Gombita and seconded by Mr. Gershey to approve an Agreement between Western Wayne School District and SHINE Program for the 2019-2020 school year. The motion carried with all affirmatives. School Lunches/Breakfast - `A la Carte Price List A motion was made by Mr. Gershey and seconded by Mr. Hoch to approve the Cafeteria `A la Carte Prices for the 20192020 school year. (ATTACHMENT II) The motion carried with all affirmatives. Purchase of Bread A motion was made by Mr. Enslin and seconded by Mr. Wood to authorize Food Service Manager Maria Liptak to purchase bread from BIMBO Bakeries for
the 2019-2020 school year. The motion carried with all affirmatives. Purchase of Milk A motion was made by Mr. Gogolski and seconded by Mr. Gombita to authorize Food Service Manager Maria Liptak to purchase milk from Pocono Mountain Dairies for the 2019-2020 school year. The motion carried with all affirmatives. Approval of Textbooks A motion was made by Mr. Shaffer and seconded by Mr. Gershey to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent to adopt the following books for Mathematics and Psychology: a. Century 21 Accounting – Thomson South-Western b. Introduction to Psychology: 10th edition – Wadsworth Cenage Learning The motion carried with all affirmatives. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Title IX Coordinator A motion was made by Mr. Gershey and seconded by Mr. Hoch to approve Cynthia LaRosa, Ph.D. as ADA Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the Western Wayne School District in compliance with the American Disabilities Act for the 2019-2020 school year. The motion carried with six affirmatives and one no vote from Mr. Shaffer. Affirmative Action Compliance Officer A motion was made by Mr. Gogolski and seconded by Mr. Gershey to appoint Cynthia LaRosa, Ph.D. as the District’s “Affirmative Action Compliance Officer” for the 2019-2020 school year. The motion carried with six affirmatives and one no vote from Mr. Shaffer. Right-to-Know Officer A motion was made by Mr. Wood and seconded by Mr. Gogolski to appoint Cynthia LaRosa, Ph.D. as the District’s “Right-to-Know” Officer for the 2019-2020 school year. The motion carried with six affirmatives and one no vote from Mr. Shaffer. Personnel District Substitute List 2019-2020 School year A motion was made by Mr. Gershey and seconded by Mr. Gombita to approve the attached District Substitute list for the 2019-2020 school year per Certification, Act 24/34/151/114/153/168 Guidelines, and Employment Eligibility Verification – U.S. Department of Justice. (ATTACHMENT III) The motion carried with all affirmatives. Appointments A motion was made by Mr. Gombita and seconded by Mr. Gershey to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent and District Administrators in the following appointments at a prorated salary in accordance with the Act 93 Agreement: 1. Matthew Barr – Assistant High School Principal 2. Angela E. Geyer, Ed.D. - Assistant Director of Special Education The motion carried with six affirmatives and one no vote from Mr. Shaffer. Appointment – 10 Month Secretary A motion was made by Mr. Enslin and seconded by Mr. Gershey to appoint continued on page 21
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WESTERN WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board Minutes - 8/5/19 Mindy Maros as a 10 month secretary with applicable fringe benefits at the salary of $16.00 per hour effective for the 20192020 school year. The motion carried with six affirmatives and one no vote from Mr. Shaffer. Appointment – Food Service A motion was made by Mr. Gershey and seconded by Mr. Gogolski to appoint JoAnne Caruth as a part-time food service worker at the salary of $10.50 per hour effective for the 2019-2020 school year. The motion carried with all affirmatives. Resignations – Coaching A motion was made by Mr. Enslin and seconded by Mr. Gershey to accept the following coaching resignations for the 2019-2020 school year: 1. Al Semenza, Head Boys Basketball Coach 2. Brenden Wahl, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach 3. Andrew Bennie, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach The motion carried with all affirmatives. Appointments – Coaching A motion was made by Mr. Gogolski and seconded by Mr. Gombita to appoint the following to the listed coaching position for the 2019-2020 school year at the salary as listed in the Professional Employees Contract contingent upon receipt of clearances: 1. Daniel Patrisso Football, Co-Assistant 4th yr. $2,956.64 2. Adam Holtzer Basketball, Head Coach Boys $8,066.00 The motion carried with six affirmatives and one no vote from Mr. Shaffer. Appointment of Mentor A motion was made by Mr. Wood and seconded by Mr. Hoch to appoint the following mentor for the 2019-2020 school year at the salary listed in the Professional Employees Contract:
MENTOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE SALARY Lori Lucchesi Dawn Krautter $1,579.00 The motion carried with six affirmatives and one no vote from Mr. Shaffer. Approval of Elementary Student Assistance Program Team Members A motion was made by Mr. Shaffer and seconded by Mr. Gershey to approve the following Elementary Student Assistance Program Team Members for the 2019-2020 school year: 1. Maria Miller – Robert D. Wilson 2. Erica Booth Germani 3. Jessica Matthews 4. Susan Schlasta 5. Kelly Vinton 6. Maria Shelp 7. Justin Pidgeon – EverGreen 8. Kerrie Fitzsimmons 9. Anna Culkin 10. Christy Davis 11. Susan Schlasta 12. Kenny Hemmler 13. Jill Butler 14. Sara Lowe 15. Tara Morcom 16. Melissa Cottone The motion carried with all affirmatives. Approval – Volunteers A motion was made by Mr. Shaffer and seconded by Mr. Gershey to approve the following to the list of volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year contingent upon receipt of clearances: 1. James Collins – EverGreen Elementary 2. Christine Faustmann – EverGreen Elementary 3. Bernice Fiorella – EverGreen Elementary 4. Cynthia Gibbs – EverGreen Elementary 5. Melinda Maros – EverGreen Elementary 6. Dawn Gnall – EverGreen Elementary 7. Sandra Mullen – EverGreen Elementary 8. Maria Nunley – EverGreen Elementary
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9. Mark Peet – EverGreen Elementary 10. Bonnie Price – EverGreen Elementary 11. Marilyn Steele – EverGreen Elementary 12. Elizabeth Reifler – EverGreen Elementary 13. Rachel Fitzmorris – EverGreen Elementary 14. Gina Knecht – Band 15. Tracy Lamberton – Band 16. Donna Urian – Band 17. Kevin Urian – Band 18. Sandi Beavers – Band 19. Gail Lamberton – Band 20. Ashley Taggert – Band 21. Kathy Schaffer – Band 22. Noreen Ofner – Band 23. Debbie Wilson – Band 24. Hope Jezorwski – Band 25. Joe Jezorwski – Band 26. Misty Milewski – Band 27. Denise Hirsch – Band 28. Lisa Frable – Band 29. Sandra Summers – Band 30. Tori Clemens – Band 31. Todd Pope – Band 32. Fran Boots – Band 33. Lisa Weinczyk – Band 34. Allison Wallace - Band 35. Lori Lucchesi – Golf 36. Paula Lamberton - FCCLA The motion carried with all affirmatives. Upcoming dates 1. August 19, 2019 - PreK Open House – 9 AM to Noon – EverGreen Elementary 2. August 20, 2019 – 6th Grade & New Student Orientation - 6:00 PM –MS Gym 3. August 20, 2019 – PreK Open House – 9 AM to 11 AM – Robert D. Wilson Elem 4. August 21-22, 2019 – Teacher InService days 5. August 22, 2019 – Freshman & New Student Orientation – High School – 6:00 PM 6. August 26, 2019 – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
7. September 10, 2019 – Open House - Robert D. Wilson & EverGreen – 6:00– 8:00 PM 8. September 10, 2019 – 11th Grade Hearing Screening 9. September 13, 2019 – Picture Day – Robert D. Wilson, EverGreen, and Middle School 10. September 16, 2019 – High School Picture Day 11. September 19, 2019 – High School Open House – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 12. September 19, 2019 – Open House Middle School – 6:00 PM Correspondence None Federal Program Report No report Other Business None Future Meetings Tuesday, September 03, 2019 - 6:00 P.M. Board Committee Meeting, District Board Room, Administration Building, 1970C Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Monday, September 9, 2019 - 7:00 P.M. Public Board Meeting, District Board Room, Administration Building, 1970C Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Meeting held July 29, 2019 – 6:00 P.M. Board Committee Meeting, District Board Room, Administration Building, 1970C Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Adjournment A motion was made by Mr. Enslin and seconded by Mr. Shaffer to adjourn the regularly scheduled meeting of the Western Wayne Board of Education at 7:28 P.M. The motion carried with all affirmatives. Respectfully Submitted, Rose E. Emmett Board Secretary
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Happy Anniversary & Many Thanks! Name Department Years Marilyn Olan Public Safety 10 Kenneth Baux Public Safety 7 William Moran Public Safety 7 Victoria Kilroy Public Safety 1 George Reinhold Ski Hill 8 Allison McDermott Recreation 2 Donald Ryerson Maintenance 5 Brad Schumacher Maintenance 13 Joseph Infante Food & Beverage 4 Derek Mason Food & Beverage 1
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Recreation Activities – October 2019
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 -Open Play Pickleball 12-4 p.m. Main Lodge Courts (Weekly Tues. & Fri) Weather Permitting/ISC WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 -Walking for Wellness 8-9 a.m. at the RSC Indoor Courts (weekly Monday - Friday) -Tone & Condition w/Ellie 9-9:45 a.m. at the RSC Aerobic Room (Weekly Monday and Wednesday) -Mohegan Sun Bus Trip - leaves the N.M. Art Center at 10 a.m. -Crafters 1 p.m. at Quilters Room (Weekly) -After School Open Gym 3:15-5 p.m. (Weekly Mon., Wed., & Thurs.) -Walking for Wellness 4-5 p.m. at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M,W,F) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 -Open Play Pool Lower level of Clubhouse 1-4 p.m. (Weekly) -Board Game Night RSC MPR 5-8 p.m. (weekly) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 -Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at RSC (Weekly) -Mini Golf Open 1-6 p.m. -Indoor Court prepaid bookings Sat. evenings 5-8 p.m. (Weekly) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 -Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at RSC (Weekly) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 -Flea Market 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Campgrounds (No Rain Date) -Mini Golf Open 12-6 p.m. (Weekly) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 -Salvation Army Collection RSC MPR 9 a.m.-3 p.m. -Fall Festival 1 p.m. at OSC -Mini Golf Open 12-5 p.m. - Closing for the Season MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 -Open Play Pool Lower level of the Clubhouse 6-9 p.m. (Weekly) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 -Children’s Halloween Party 1 p.m at the RSC (Co-sponsored by RE/MAX Best) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 -Halloween Trunk or Treat 5:30 p.m. at Main Lodge Parking Lot
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FROM JOHN BOANDL, RECREATION MANAGER
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he Holiday Craft Fair is Saturday, November 30, 2019 in the Main Lodge. There will be a number of vendors and we look forward to another successful event this year. As the fall air approaches we have a lot of exciting events to look forward to. Please check the activities pages and The Hideout Extra for and updated calendar of events As the weather gets colder please don’t hesitate to call and book some indoor court time at the RSC. We book time for indoor tennis, pickleball, and basketball. We also have a tennis ball machine available with the use of indoor court time.
Straight Pool Tournament September 2019 Jim O'Hora (Champion, left) and Rich Maier (Runner Up, right)
great job so far. With that being said we are still continuing a search for a new Tennis Professional. We would also like to wish Joe Fialko a great retirement. His time dedicated to The Hideout’s Tennis program will forever be missed and we wish him all the luck in his future endeavors. Please don’t hesitate to call Recreation with any questions. (570) 630-3733. Thank you John Boandl
At this time I would like to introduce Ellin O’hora as our interim Tennis Professional. Ellin has been a part of the Tennis Program in The Hideout for a number of years. We are happy to have her and she has done a
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Recreation Activities – November 2019
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
-Walking for Wellness 8-9 a.m. at the RSC Indoor Courts (weekly Monday - Friday) -Fitness Center Reverts to Winter Hours -RSC Tennis Pass begins -Open Play Pickleball 1-4 p.m. RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Tues., Fri.) -Walking for Wellness 4-5 p.m. at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M,W,F) -Board Game Night RSC MPR 5-8 p.m. (Weekly)
-Walking for Wellness 8-9 a.m. at the RSC Indoor Courts (weekly Monday - Friday) -Open Play Pool 1-4 p.m. at the Clubhouse Lower Level (Weekly)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 -Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at RSC (Weekly) -BBQ, Blues, and Boogie 6 p.m. at the OSC -Indoor Court prepaid bookings Sat. evenings 5-8 p.m. (Weekly) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 -Walking for Wellness 8-9 a.m. at the RSC Indoor Courts (weekly Monday - Friday) -Indoor Shuffleboard League (Weekly) -After School Open Gym 3:15-5 p.m. (Weekly Mon., Wed., & Thurs.) -Walking for Wellness 4-5 p.m. at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M,W,F) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 -Happy Thanksgiving- All facilities CLOSED FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
-Walking for Wellness 8-9 a.m. at the RSC Indoor Courts (weekly Monday - Friday)-ISC Open 5-9 p.m. -Children’s Bingo 1 p.m. at the RSC Multi-Purpose Room -Open Play Pickleball 1-4 p.m. RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Tues., Fri.) -3-Point Shootout Tournament 3 p.m. in the RSC Indoor Courts -Teen & Adult Ping Pong Tournament, 7 p.m. at the RSC MPR -Walking for Wellness 4-5 p.m. at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M,W,F) -Board Game Night RSC MPR 5-8 p.m. (Weekly)
-Walking for Wellness 8-9 a.m. at the RSC Indoor Courts (weekly Monday - Friday) -Mohegan Sun Bus Trip - leaves the Nubia Malkin Art Center 10 a.m. departs Mohegan 4:30 p.m. -Crafters 1 p.m. at Quilters Room (Weekly)
-Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at RSC (Weekly) -Holiday Craft Fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Main Lodge -Family Flag Football 3 p.m. at the South Recreation Baseball Field -Indoor Court prepaid bookings Sat. evenings 5-8 p.m. (Weekly)
-Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at RSC (Weekly) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 -Walking for Wellness 8-9 a.m. at the RSC Indoor Courts (weekly Monday - Friday) -After School Open Gym 3:15-5 p.m. (Weekly Mon., Wed., & Thurs.) -Walking for Wellness 4-5 p.m. at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M,W,F) -Open Play Pool 6-9 p.m. at the Clubhouse Lower Level (Weekly)
-Walking for Wellness 4-5 p.m. at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M,W,F)
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FITNESS CENTER CLASS SCHEDULE Classes are held in the Aerobic Room
February OCTOBER2019 2019
Sundays
Mondays
Tuesdays
9:00-9:45 a.m. Tone & Condition with Ellie
8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Bodies In Motion
2:00-3:00 p.m. Dancersize
Wednesdays 9:00-9:45 a.m. Tone & Condition with Ellie
Thursdays 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Bodies In Motion
Fridays
Saturdays
9:00-9:45 a.m. Tone & Condition with Ellie
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Walking with weights
3:00-4:00 p.m. Yoga
2:00-3:00 p.m. Dancersize 3:00-4:00 p.m. Yoga
Please check our Fitness Center brochure for more information. Any questions, please call the Fitness Center (570) 698-4100, ext.165; direct (570) 630-3735
RSC CourtSchedule Schedule – February RSCIndoor Indoor Court - OCTOBER 20192019 Sundays Mondays
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8:00 - 9:45 a.m. Court Available for Tennis, Paddleball or Basketball 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Tennis Court Reservations 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Tennis Clinics & Private Lessons
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Walking for Wellness 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tennis, Pickleball, Paddleball, Shuffleboard, Basketball Court Reservations 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Open Play Pickleball
8:00 - 9:45 a.m. Court Available for Tennis, Paddleball or Basketball 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Tennis Court Reservations. 10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Tennis Clinics and Private Lessons 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Prepaid Bookings
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Walking for Wellness 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Tennis, Pickleball, Paddleball, Shuffleboard, Basketball Court Reservations 3:15 - 5:00 p.m. After School Gym 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Walking for Wellness (Right Court only)
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Walking for Wellness 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Tennis, Pickleball, Paddleball, Shuffleboard, Basketball Court Reservations 3:15 - 5:00 p.m. After School Gym 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Walking for Wellness (Right Court only)
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Walking for Wellness 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tennis, Pickleball, Paddleball, Shuffleboard, Basketball Court Reservations 3:15 - 5:00 p.m. After School Gym
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Walking for Wellness 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Tennis, Pickleball, Paddleball, Shuffleboard, Basketball Court Reservations 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Walking for Wellness 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Open Play Pickleball
Special Events will be posted in THE HIDEABOUT EXTRA
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ECC Manual & Permit Applications are on the Hideout website www.hideoutassoc.com Go to “Resources” - “ECC Permits” Pick the permit you need. CLOSEOUT of BUILDING PERMITS If you have been issued a PERMIT of any kind, and the work is finished, please SIGN and RETURN the permit to Public Works Office at the POA Administration Building. Thank you!
ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, October 6, 2019 10:00 a.m. at the Main Lodge
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS GENERAL REPAIRS, ADDITIONS, DECKS, FINISHED BASEMENTS es renc Refeailable av pon u est requ
If your house is 15 to 20 yrs. old it might be time for a new roof!
Recently the Wayne County Office for the Aging recognized them for having donated over 8950 of their treasured items to those in the area that are sick or indigent.
Available for sale will be HOLIDAY GIFTS, QUILTS, KNITTED BLANKETS, PLACE MATS, TABLE RUNNERS, etc. COME EARLY FOR A GOOD SELECTION! They receive no outside funding and rely on donations and the proceeds from their semi-annual sale to finance their projects. Your support it needed and appreciated.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019 9:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. downstairs at the Clubhouse in the Quilters Room The Hideout Quilters were founded some 15 years ago. Their members volunteer their time to make lap robes, blankets, hats, and etc., which are donated, to our local hospitals and nursing homes.
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EMERGENCY - 911 / (570) 698-6317 MAIN GATE - (570) 698-4100, ext. 140 NORTH GATE - (570) 698-4100, ext. 142 MAIN LODGE PUBLIC SAFETY - (570) 698-4100, ext. 145 POA FAX - (570) 698-9457
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Labor Day Horseshoes and Volleyball As is tradition, Labor Day Weekend marks the final set of tournaments in the summer series. Horseshoe players started us off with seven teams competing to take home some hardware. The first round of play saw Shawn & James defeat Rich & Alex 21-15, Bob & Bob took down Mitchell & Rachad 21-14, and Frank & Caesar beat Don & Ashley 25-7. Bob & Chuck then proceeded to knock Shawn & James into the elimination bracket, while Frank & Caesar secured a win of their own over Bob & Bob. Mitchell & Rachad would be the first team to get knocked out by Don & Ashley 21-8. Don & Ashley’s run would end soon as Shawn & James won 21-10 and then found their way to the elimination final after a 21-8 victory over Rich & Alex. In the winner’s bracket final Bob & Chuck routed Frank & Caesar 21-8. Frank, who never goes quietly, would not be defeated so easily. The team of brothers, Frank & Caesar, took down Shawn & James in a 23-19 nail biter.
They then went on to take game one of the finals 22-18, but were eventually defeated by Bob & Chuck. On the volleyball courts seven teams would battle it out for the championship. In the first round The Wasps defeated the Mitchells, team Monstars took down the Healys, and Lobsters United were victorious over the Prusakanichs. The Wasps continued to put the hurt on their opponents sending team One Man Down to the elimination bracket. Lobsters United would also win their match against team Monstars, going on to face the Wasps. Lobsters United bumped the Wasps to their first loss, securing a spot in the final match. In the elimination bracket the Mitchells worked their way to a string of victories and a spot in the finals. The final game started out with both teams keeping the score even. Eventually Lobsters United pulled away, scoring 11 points to team Mitchell’s four and winning 21-10.
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Laurel Park Complex Committee Meeting - 8/31/19 The meeting was called to order by Wayne Balanovich, co- chairman at 9:15am. The following members were in attendance:
gutters on the building. The gutters would prevent the rain kick-back that is destroying the building.
Don O’Connor Wayne Balanovich
2. Dump station – a transition ramp has been put in place. This is a great help in using the facility.
Renee Balanovich John Ellicott
4. The Recreation department is may change the procedure for guest campers.
Karen Murphy Victoria Lombardo
5. Playground equipment has been installed. The equipment is not what was expected. It is only age appropriate for children 8-12. What are the younger children suppose to use?
Don Di Bello Joan Di Bello Representing the Hideout: Brad Schumacher, maintenance Old Business: 1. Bathrooms: 1. Men’s room toilet- It has been over 3 years that we have had the problem. The maintenance dept. is scheduled to repair it this fall. 2. Sign – The un-needed extra sign has still to be removed. 3. Door Locks- Individuals are having problems with the locks. We were told that administration is looking into changing the lock system next year. 4. Exterior building upkeep. The replacement of the rotting wall is scheduled to be repaired this fall. Future planning upkeep may include placing
New Business: 1. Storage campers –Some sites and trailers in storage do not appear to be in good condition. Thus, it might be advantageous for amenity appearance, that Recreation set guidelines for trailers in storage. 2. Election of officers: Co- chairmen – Wayne Balanovich, Don Di Bello Secretary – Joan Di Bello
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PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
To stay safe walking, follow these rules of the road: 1. Walk Facing Traffic When Walking on the Side of the Road If there is no sidewalk and you must walk on the side of the road, choose the side where you are facing oncoming traffic. In North America, this is the left side of the road. This gives you the best chance to see traffic approaching closest to you and take evasive action when needed.
2. Walk Single File When Not Separated from the Road Unless you are on a sidewalk separated from the road or you are in a wide bike/ pedestrian lane, you should walk in single file. This is especially important on a road with lots of curves and where traffic has only a split second chance of seeing you before hitting you. While it can be enjoyable to walk down the road two to three abreast chatting merrily, drivers don’t expect it and you may lose your best walking buddies.
3. Stay Aware of Bikes and Runners Share the road and path with bikes and runners. Bike riders should alert you when approaching from behind with a bike bell or a “passing on the left/right.” Listen for them, and move to walk single file, allowing them to pass safely. Runners should also call out for passing. Bike-walker collisions can result in broken bones or head injury for either—and you aren’t wearing a helmet.
4. Be Visible
3. Meeting Dates 2020- May 23, 2020, July 4, 2020, Aug. 1, 2020, and Sept. 5, 2020.
Wear bright colors when walking. When walking at night, wear reflective clothing or a reflective vest to be visible. Drivers are often not expecting walkers to be out after dark, and you need to give them every chance to see you. Be just as cautious at dawn or twilight, as drivers still have limited visibility or may even have the setting or rising sun directly in their eyes.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55am.
5. Be Predictable
Respectfully submitted,
Make a practice of staying on one side of the path while walking rather than weaving randomly from side to side. Watch your arm motions, or you may end up giving a black eye to a passing walker, runner, or biker.
Joan Di Bello, Secretary
6. Keep the Volume Down Don’t drown out your environment when listening to music with your earbuds or headphones. Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear bike bells and warnings from other walkers and runners.
7. Hang Up and Eyes Up Distracted walking due to chatting, texting, or playing games on a mobile device while you walk is as dangerous as doing those things while driving. You are distracted and not as aware of your environment. You are less likely to recognize traffic danger, tripping hazards, or passing joggers and bikers. Adopt habits that can keep your phone in your pocket, or at least make it a practice to stop in a safe place to complete your phone tasks before moving on.
8. Walk Dogs on Short Leashes It is terrifying and tragic to witness dogs running out in to traffic or getting into a fatal dog fight, whether on leash or off leash. But when walking your dog on a long leash there is also a danger that you will trip other walkers or bikers. You will keep your dog safer as well as those who pass by you if you use proper leash walking etiquette.
9. Know When to Stop Walking Heat sickness, dehydration, heart attack, or stroke can strike walkers of any age. Learn the symptoms of medical emergencies and carry a cell phone to dial 911. Even if you are a seasoned and well-trained walker, you may experience one of these problems and need to cut your walk short. Encourage your walking friends to stop when they show any concerning symptoms.
10. Be Aware of Stranger Danger Street safety is a concern for many walkers. Choose your walking route for paths frequented by other walkers, joggers, and bikers. If you see someone suspicious, be prepared to alter your course or go into a store or public building to avoid them. Acting alert and aware can convince bad guys you are not an easy target.
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From The Pro Shop T
he club championship and senior club championships are in the books. Denise Guiffredo captured the women’s club championship. The Men’s club champion is Spencer Williams. The 1st flight champion is Jim O’Hora and the 2nd flight champion is Harry Papazian. The senior club champion is Marty Ohora. The women’s senior club champion is Marilyn Sevigny. The men’s 1st flight champion Jim McMahon with Karl Englert taking the 2nd flight. The Help a Hero tournament was held on September 14th we had 79 golfer’s participate. This was a nine hole event with a dinner dance at the lodge later that evening. A great time was had by all.
The Fall Classic tournament was held on September 21st... As of this writing the tournament is a sellout with a waiting list. The greens were aerated on September
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26th. We have had a great summer season despite the spring rains. Let’s hope the weather continues to cooperate well into the fall. Ten play cards are available for purchase in the pro shop. You pay for 9 rounds of golf and get the 10th round free. Same for the golf cart 10 play cards. Pay for 9 and get the 10th free. The can be used in the 2020 season. We are having a Columbus weekend sale from Friday the 11th thru Monday the 14th. Come in and check out the great deals. The pro shop and golf course hours of operation are 10am to 4pm weekdays and 9am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. Al Lutzi, Pro Shop Manager
What a season for HASG golf!
he season started off slow as we only were able to play two out of the first seven weeks due to the Holiday and rainouts. But—we came back with a great season! We ended up playing 311 rounds for a total of 2799 holes. In those holes we had 1 eagle, brought in by Frank Palm, Dan Dunseith and Norman Benezra! We also had 41 birdies, 88 double bogies. The low score average was won by Ken Betros, edging out Ronnie Duffey by .23 strokes! The new putting contest worked out very well. It changed the entire strategy of the game for a new perspective and gave all the new players and less experienced golfers a chance to be involved. And— involved, we were! Sue Dimmick rattled Dave Dimmick’s bones all season long for a lot of laughs! And true to form, Ronnie Duffey tied her up in the next to the last week with an average of 11 putts each. Then, they both came in with an 11 putt outing the last round on Sept. 5th to finish in a dead heat of “11” putt average. They will share the new plaque title as a tie!
The putting contest was so successful in developing an interest in new players and putting strategies that I am looking for new ways to make it fun and interesting. I studied the birdies and pars on the par threes and there were only 4 birdies and they were all on the 3rd hole--- none on the 6th hole! So it is feasible to have a “closest to the hole” on the second shot every week. This is another way of getting new, less experienced golfers involved. (everyone can chip and putt) The foursome winning that week gets a free lunch for the foursome. It would be an optional pool at a cost of 6.00 or 7.00 each for the season. Please e-mail as to your interest in this. Anyway it was a great, fun year. Audrey and I made a lot of new great friends and look forward to next year. Please call me or email me with your interest or ideas for next year! Isn’t THE HIDEOUT the greatest!! John Martino (570) 892-0545 Jamartino414@gmail.com
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Golf Committee Draft Minutes 9/18/19 Meeting called to order 9am Present: Emil Boss, Jim Lagrosa, Jim McMahon, Fred Sakas, Ron Tortoriello, Ronnie Duffy & Al Lutzi, Golf Shop, Mike Kline – Course Superintendent, Lou DelliSanti – Board Rep., Larry Frotten – Community Manager. Excused: Dennis Asher, Ken Procopio Golf Shop • The handicap balance is approximately $2,000. In 2019 there were 123 handicaps @ $5 each = $615. • Next season the golf shop will set up a refill schedule for the tee box ball washers. • A 2020 tentative tournament schedule has been established for publication in The Hideabout. Golfer Appreciation Day is tentatively scheduled for Saturday July 11th. Old Business • Cart path repair has been submitted by Mike for inclusion in the 2020 budget. • Cart ball/club washers. There are six carts that do not have these washers. There are other carts that have leaking washers. The washers will be examined to determine how many are required. The washers are $70 each plus some replacement mounting hardware. Some funds have already been allocated. • The new hole no. 8 wishing well water fountain has to be moved. Its current
location is in line with tee shots from the blue tees. Mike will arrange to move it back closer to the tee box out of the path of the tee shots. A photo will be provided for publication in The Hideabout. • There have been mostly positive comments on the new shorter yellow tees (friendly tees). The tees have been entered into the handicap system. Red tee markers on holes 1, 3, 5, 6, and 8 have been marked with yellow tape. • The current blue flags fade quickly and it is difficult to determine if the flag color is blue or white. Mike plans on replacing next season with a blue/white checkered flag. This should help. New Business • The ninth hole green has bare areas. Mike will add seed to the ninth hole green next week when aerating. This should help. • Mike and Don have done a great job with storm water runoff on hole 4. • Jim Lagrosa was selected Chair and Dennis Asher Secretary for 2020. Meeting adjourned 9:50am Respectively submitted, Jim Lagrosa – Chair.
PRO SHOP HOURS OCTOBER 2019 WEEKDAYS (MONDAY THRU FRIDAY) 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. WEEKENDS (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY) 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
From The Rough Thank you for the wonderful end of season luncheon put on by the Food & Beverage staff and Karen Kegel!
A golf tip from Larry Lutz, Hideout Golf Teaching Pro
I’ve noticed that a lot of golfers have a problem hitting out of sand traps. Here are a couple of tips that might be helpful if you are experiencing difficulty with your sand play. Conventional greenside bunker instruction calls for an open stance and an open clubface. If you find that method does not work for you, here is something to try. Take a slightly closed stance with the clubface square to the ball. Think “hit it fat” and follow through. To help in “hitting it
fat”, pick a discolored piece of sand about 2” behind the ball and try to hit that piece of sand when you swing. Fairway bunkers call for a different method. You must “pick” the ball cleanly from the sand in order to get some distance on your shot. Always take more club (a 6 iron instead of a 7 iron for example) than you normally would for the distance you want. In addition, focus on the front of the golf ball and try to hit it there. I hope you find these tips helpful, but most of all remember the good shots, learn from the bad shots and have fun.
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Fall is a wonderful time to take a walk on the Walking Trail!
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There is always Family Fun at the Nubia Malkin Art Center!
The purpose of the Nubia Malkin Art Center is to provide programs that entertain, teach, and give personal satisfaction for community members and their guests. The Art program consists of ceramics, arts and crafts, fine art instructions, art exhibits, and many other cultural endeavors made possible by the staff. The Nubia Malkin Art center is open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. There is a weekly story time every Saturday at 11:15 A.M. This story time is geared to children ages 2-7 years old. Enjoy a story followed by a craft. The Nubia Malkin Art Center offers acrylic pours, ceramics, crafts, events, and painting. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call Recreation at (570) 630-3733.
The Mystery Family having fun at the Art Center (NMAC)
The Jim Gensler Family having fun at the Art Center (NMAC).
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Experience Life at the Villa
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Hideout Book Club The Hideout Book Club invites everyone to our discussions held the third Thursday of every month in the library on the second floor of the RSC. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please email: hideoutbookclub@gmail.com.
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Page XX - THE HIDEABOUT, LAKE ARIEL, PA., OCTOBER 2019 ROAMINGWOOD SEWER & WATER ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 6, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 (570) 698-6162 Check out our website at: http://www.roamingwood.com/ 2019 Proposed Meeting Schedule Dates subject to approval & changes.
Oct 12 (Sat., 9AM)
Dec 18
Nov 20 Meetings take place at 5PM at the RS&W Office, unless otherwise posted. Check our website for the latest updates.
Office Hours of Operation Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Service Hours of Operation Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM Saturday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Rates for Service Scheduled Service Hour Rates: Service Call - $50.00, minimum Water On/Off - $20.00 Unscheduled After Service Hour Rates: Service Call - $75.00, minimum Water On/Off - $75.00 Other Rates: Sat., 10:00 PM to Mon., 7:30 AM Service Call - $85.00, premium Water On/Off - $85.00 On Holidays, Premium Rates Apply
Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association
Odor Control Near Wastewater Treatment Plant Please be advised that RS&W is doing EVERYTHING we can to contain/eliminate odors within the new low-pressure sewer system and down at our wastewater treatment plant. Some things to consider: Being that our system is completely replaced, everything is new and sealed tight. There is no groundwater infiltration or broken water lines that used to allow the excess water into the system to dilute it, nor are there any pump stations to push and release odors. This means all the wastewater that is received at our treatment plant is at full concentration before it releases to the atmosphere. In Stage 2, we installed an odor control station on Lakeview Drive East, which injects a concentrated oxidizer to eliminate odors before it gets airborne at the wastewater treatment plant. We are also in the process of installing a second odor control station on Lakeview Drive West to help eliminate odors from the last and third final stage of construction. Hopefully this will treat and eliminate most of the odors before reaching the atmosphere at the treatment plant. To reduce odors in specific locations that require air relief to the system, RS&W has installed, and will continue to install, a highly effective single air scrubbing device, within those areas that require attention. During this time of the year, we sometimes experience what is called, “Temperature Inversion”. It’s when air becomes trapped low to the ground for longer periods of time and it’s prevented from dispersing into the atmosphere. Also keep in mind, there’s little that can be done to prevent some odor with the increased population we have been seeing on the weekends. The higher concentration will fluctuate but has always had a direct correlation to plant odor to some degree. — Jack Lennox, Executive Director RS&W
Paying your bill online? Use CAUTION! If you choose to use a bill payment website that is NOT affiliated with us to pay your bill, please use caution and be aware: • •
The website may charge you extra fees Your payment may not be received by the due date … causing your account to be subject to disconnection and/or service fees
It has come to our attention that some of our customers have been using Doxo, a third-party online bill payment service that allows people to pay their water bills via the doxo.com website. Some of these third-party websites use our logo and colors to make you feel you’re dealing directly with RS&W. We would like to state that Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association is in no way affiliated with this website or this service. Problems could arise if you pay close to your bill’s due date resulting in a late payment or even disconnection due to non-payment.
Customers are encouraged to pay their bill directly on our website at: www.roamingwood.com/pay If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at (570) 698-6162.
Ground Water & Storm Water Issues In 2010 Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association (RSWA) and the Board of Directors commissioned our Engineers to prepare a “Comprehensive Master Plan” to investigate our Sewer and Water Infrastructure and related problems we were encountering. From this investigation, it was determined that only 37% of the Water pumped from our 5 wells was making it to our homes. Additionally, 80% of what was conveyed to the RSWA treatment plant was groundwater, and the remaining 20% sewage. The number of cracks and broken, failing infrastructure was incredible, with over 300 leaks a year. “Seems like yesterday every single road within our Community was full of repairs.” Having this knowledge, it was now our legal responsibility to notify the PA Department of Environmental Protection, which we did and then were required to develop a Corrective Action Plan which comprised of the same strategies that was part of our Comprehensive Master Plan. The PA DEP reviewed and approved our methodologies, strategies, and sequencing of the same which included installation and abandonment of our facilities, pump stations, and model strategies. Over 123 miles of Water and Sewer infrastructure/piping have been designed and installed to give us complete system integrity. Through some very big partnerships with PENNVEST, USDA, and Bond Counsel, RSWA was able to complete the biggest project of its kind in North America and received awards for the same. It has
become a model project in which people from all over the country ask about. We are extremely fortunate to have been on the forefront with such financial success, which will most likely not be the same for other communities with failing infrastructure and in need of funding. This water that was mandated to take off our system, is now looking for a new home, as it should have naturally been doing all along. While we are aware and have assisted in redirecting some of the water, the ultimate responsibility is with the POA and their stormwater management team. We have met and assisted the POA on numerous occasions and have shared homeowner complaints. We have also provided the POA with some free professional engineering for the same. It is also worthy to note that we have had some record rainfalls that keeps the ground saturated and it does not allow the groundwater table time to reside, thus creating additional water issues that RS&W is NOT required to manage. Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association did offer to get involve and manage the stormwater system on behalf of the community, but our proposal was denied with by POA Board of Directors. Water and sewer are Roamingwood’s Public Health responsibilities and we take them very seriously on behalf of this community.
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Keep Recycling Successful - Single Stream Recycling
Acceptable Items: • Milk cartons • Aluminum Cans • Glass Bottles (green, clear, brown) • Tin & Bi-Metallic Containers: (including aerosol cans) • Aseptic Milk/Juice Cartons • Juice Boxes • Aluminum Foil (pie plates, etc.) • Plastic Containers - 01-7 • Frozen Food Cartons • Paper Egg Cartons • Newspaper • Magazines & Catalogs • Kraft Paper (brown grocery bags) • Chipboard/Box Board • White & Colored Ledger Paper • Notebook Paper • Construction Paper • Soft Covered Workbooks, • Telephone & Paperback Books • Junk Mail (incl. envelopes & coupons) • White Envelopes • Computer, Fax, & Copy Paper
Unacceptable Items: • • • • • • • • • •
NO Trash Please NO Diapers remember to NO Clothing rinse your containers NO Styrofoam BEFORE you NO Plastic Bags recycle them! NO Caps or Lids Thank you! NO Food NO Compost NO Yard Waste NO Greasy Pizza Boxes Recycling takes little effort on your part, for a big difference to our world!
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THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER THE HIDEOUT POA INC. ACTUAL VS BUDGET - ACCRUAL BASIS As of August 31, 2019
MONTH ACTUAL NON AMENITY INCOME: DUES REVENUE BAD DEBT EXPENSE LATE CHARGES ADMIN/RESALE FEES
423,367 (26,908) 5,612 -
NET DUES RELATED INCOME 402,071 INVESTMENT INCOME MISCELLANEOUS INCOME
OPERATING FUNDS (MONTH) MONTH VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF) 423,366 (26,908) 3,000 -
1 2,612 -
0.0% 0.0% 87.1%
399,458
2,613
YTD ACTUAL
OPERATING FUNDS (YEAR TO DATE) YTD VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
3,386,933 (215,267) 41,929 (450)
3,386,928 (215,264) 24,000 5,500
5 (3) 17,929 (5,950)
0.7%
366,537
3,213,145
3,201,164
11,981
0.4%
3,069,852
248.2% -100.0%
3,438 10
35,692 11,250
14,328 1,328
21,364 9,922
149.1% 747.1%
19,407 1,377
1.7%
369,985
3,260,087
3,216,820
43,267
1.3%
3,090,636
25.8% -79.9%
96,212 23,313 101,528 152,815 107,166 122,500 142,083 11,520 6,135 30,040 3,325 270,127 118,654 465,525 14,418 81,483 231,960 1,978,804
72,500 24,800 100,000 153,400 105,000 136,700 186,680 16,330 4,800 24,160 3,050 217,100 131,650 383,000 25,748 70,000 202,488 1,857,406
23,712 (1,487) 1,528 (585) 2,166 (14,200) (44,597) (4,810) 1,335 5,880 275 53,027 (12,996) 82,525 (11,330) 11,483 29,472 121,398
32.7% -6.0% 1.5% -0.4% 2.1% -10.4% -23.9% -29.5% 27.8%
22.1%
7,096 677 3,260 9,991 22,067 24,602 2,555 695 4,300 37,525 18,678 74,289 765 18,595 38,036 263,131
6.5%
62,231 23,977 65,989 150,700 105,332 119,075 135,849 12,996 350 4,860 24,770 3,240 226,214 127,585 383,271 11,174 65,289 176,490 1,699,392
3.2%
4,790,028
1.0% -6.9% -10.9% 14.1% 18.6% 5.8% 4.1% 5.6% 6.9% -5.0% 18.8% 14.0% 7.7% 34.8% -19.0% 43.0% 12.7% -2.4% 100.0%
779,341 8,852 126,066 41,517 125,260 308,130 74,729 194,167 47,626 802,033 203,955 186,834 7,877 825,015 123,419 511,995 12,243 54,572 198,219 37,589
2.5%
4,669,439
-56.7%
10,945
2.4%
4,680,384
1,791 166
TOTAL NON-AMENITY INCOME 408,307
401,415
6,892
TOTAL AMENITY INCOME
10,066 201 2,420 10,385 24,241 34,565 3,054 1,395 3,530 80 51,914 15,921 105,595 2,023 21,773 59,418 346,581
8,000 1,000 1,650 12,000 24,100 41,000 3,300 600 2,770 100 32,360 17,650 59,250 5,000 15,000 60,031 283,811
2,066 (799) 770 (1,615) 141 (6,435) (246) 795 760 (20) 19,554 (1,729) 46,345 (2,977) 6,773 (613) 62,770
TOTAL INCOME
754,888
685,226
69,662
10.2%
633,116
5,238,891
5,074,226
164,665
OPERATING EXPENSES: PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS AND BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF GOLF MAINTENANCE ARTS AND CRAFTS MAINTENANCE TRASH & RECYCLE / GROUNDS LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL WOODSHOP ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI REAL ESTATE
113,288 991 7,364 7,171 42,504 49,512 17,482 34,289 7,926 131,863 29,176 529 103,692 14,106 106,244 964 10,298 41,013 -
109,314 1,666 5,476 9,224 51,171 51,409 18,053 32,586 6,973 115,103 35,171 983 106,494 17,007 66,734 2,275 13,020 52,375 5,000
(3,974) 675 (1,888) 2,053 8,667 1,897 571 (1,703) (953) (16,760) 5,995 454 2,802 2,901 (39,510) 1,311 2,722 11,362 5,000
-3.6% 40.5% -34.5% 22.3% 16.9% 3.7% 3.2% -5.2% -13.7% -14.6% 17.0% 46.2% 2.6% 17.1% -59.2% 57.6% 20.9% 21.7% 100.0%
101,165 1,238 5,744 8,137 32,967 44,741 16,518 29,853 6,498 76,366 31,509 24,602 557 99,134 15,909 78,869 853 18,361 36,995 2,305
833,023 10,929 163,254 35,198 140,325 323,437 76,589 194,587 43,245 1,111,869 221,266 6,420 822,908 87,355 577,969 10,372 58,361 231,100 -
841,042 10,228 147,153 40,985 172,421 343,308 79,891 206,094 46,435 1,058,609 272,500 7,464 891,112 134,050 485,882 18,200 66,860 225,707 25,000
8,019 (701) (16,101) 5,787 32,096 19,871 3,302 11,507 3,190 (53,260) 51,234 1,044 68,204 46,695 (92,087) 7,828 8,499 (5,393) 25,000
SUBTOTAL OPER. EXP. VAR.
718,412
700,034
(18,378)
-2.6%
632,321
4,948,207
5,072,941
124,734
875
270
(605)
-224.1%
647
7,770
4,960
719,287
700,304
(18,983)
-2.7%
632,968
4,955,977
5,077,901
148
282,914
125 81,250
1,034 650,000
1,032 650,000
(81,227)
(368,120)
(654,707)
CONTINGENCY & OTHER TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION 35,601 FEDERAL INCOME TAXES DEPRECIATION NET INCOME (LOSS)
(15,078)
129 81,250
129 81,250
(45,778)
(96,457)
46.7% -13.5% 0.6% -15.7% -7.5% 132.5% 27.4% -20.0% 60.4% -9.8% 78.2% -59.5% 45.2% -1.0% -
50,679 -
0.0% 0.0%
50,679
52.5%
MONTH
PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS & BEACHES RECREATION GOLF GOLF MAINTENANCE ARTS & CRAFTS MAINTENANCE TRASH & RECYCLE / GROUNDS LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL WOODSHOP ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI REAL ESTATE
NOTE:
(3,675)
(2,810) 121,924
(2) 286,587
YEAR TO DATE OPERATING EXPENSES
SURPLUS/DEFECIT
96,212 23,313 101,528 152,815 107,166 122,500 142,083 11,520 6,135 30,040 3,325 270,127 118,654 465,525 14,418 81,483 231,960 -
833,023 10,929 163,254 35,198 140,325 323,437 76,589 194,587 43,245 1,111,869 221,266 6,420 822,908 87,355 577,969 10,372 58,361 231,100 -
(736,811) 12,384 (61,726) 117,617 (33,159) (200,937) 65,494 (194,587) (31,725) (1,105,734) (191,226) (3,095) (552,781) 31,299 (112,444) 4,046 23,122 860 -
(768,542) 14,572 (47,153) 112,415 (67,421) (206,608) 106,789 (206,094) (30,105) (1,053,809) (248,340) (4,414) (674,012) (2,400) (102,882) 7,548 3,140 (23,219) (25,000)
31,731 (2,188) (14,573) 5,202 34,262 5,671 (41,295) 11,507 (1,620) (51,925) 57,114 1,319 121,231 33,699 (9,562) (3,502) 19,982 24,079 25,000
1,978,804
4,948,207
(2,969,403)
(3,215,535)
246,132
(103,222) (790) (7,364) (4,751) (32,119) (25,271) 17,083 (34,289) (4,872) (130,468) (25,646) (449) (51,778) 1,815 (649) 1,059 11,475 18,405 -
(101,314) (666) (5,476) (7,574) (39,171) (27,309) 22,947 (32,586) (3,673) (114,503) (32,401) (883) (74,134) 643 (7,484) 2,725 1,980 7,656 (5,000)
(1,908) (124) (1,888) 2,823 7,052 2,038 (5,864) (1,703) (1,199) (15,965) 6,755 434 22,356 1,172 6,835 (1,666) 9,495 10,749 5,000
(371,831)
(416,223)
44,392
3,232,264 (206,000) 38,088 5,500
109,644 -0.2% 0.0%
1,000 650,000
43.8%
(541,356)
Prior Year (2018)
AMENITY INCOME
BUDGET
24.3% 9.0% 24.4% -9.9% 21.5% -44.0% 16.4% 14.6%
286,589
VARIANCE FAV (UNF)
ACTUAL
0.0% 0.0% 74.7%
PRIOR YR ('18) ACTUAL
404,033 (47,450) 4,454 5,500
6,236 -
AMENITY INCOME: PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS AND BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF ARTS AND CRAFTS MAINTENANCE TRASH & RECYCLE / GROUNDS LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL WOODSHOP ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI BAR REAL ESTATE
4,445 (166)
PRIOR YR ('18) ACTUAL
BUDGET
VARIANCE FAV (UNF)
These financials are internally prepared for the use of the Hideout POA Board Members and Management and are subject to audit adjustments
ACTUAL (717,110) 15,125 (60,077) 109,183 (19,928) (189,055) 61,120 (194,167) (34,630) (801,683) (199,095) (162,064) (4,637) (598,801) 4,166 (128,724) (1,069) 10,717 (21,729) (37,589) (2,970,047)
VARIANCE FAV (UNF) (19,701) (2,741) (1,649) 8,434 (13,231) (11,882) 4,374 (420) 2,905 (304,051) 199,095 (29,162) 1,542 46,020 27,133 16,280 5,115 12,405 22,589 37,589 644
THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER ACTUAL vs. BUDGET FOR THE MONTH ENDED: August 31, 2019
THE HIDEOUT POA, INC. ACCRUAL BASIS - OPERATING FUND OPERATING FUNDS (MONTH) MONTH MONTH VARIANCE % ACTUAL BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
TOTAL NON AMENITY INCOME:
408,307
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME
346,581
1.7%
369,985
283,811
62,770
22.1%
263,131
754,888
685,226
69,662
10.2%
633,116
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE
719,287
700,304
(18,983)
-2.7%
632,968
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES
35,601
(15,078)
50,679
NET INCOME (LOSS)
ACTUAL vs. BUDGET YTD PERIOD ENDED: August 31, 2019
401,415
81,379
81,379
(45,778)
(96,457)
YTD ACTUAL
TOTAL NON AMENITY INCOME:
3,260,087
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME
148
-
0.0%
81,375
50,679
52.5%
(81,227)
OPERATING FUNDS (YEAR TO DATE) YTD VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
PRIOR YR (2018) ACTUAL
3,216,820
43,267
1.3%
3,090,636
1,978,804
1,857,406
121,398
6.5%
1,699,392
5,238,891
5,074,226
164,665
3.2%
4,790,028
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE
4,955,977
5,077,901
121,924
2.4%
4,680,384
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION
282,914
DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES
651,034
TOTAL INCOME
NET INCOME (LOSS) CURRENT YE PROJECTED SURPLUS (DEFICIT) AS OF August 31, 2019
C
B
PRIOR YR (2018) ACTUAL
6,892
TOTAL INCOME
A
OCTOBER 2019 • 41
(368,120) D ADJUSTED FORECAST
(3,675)
286,589
109,644
651,032
(2)
0.0%
651,000
(654,707)
286,587
43.8%
(541,356)
OPERATING FORECAST YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 TOTAL VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
PRIOR YR (2018) ACTUAL
TOTAL TOTAL NONNON-AMENITY AMENITY INCOME: INCOME
4,837,000
4,828,500
8,500
0.18%
4,633,719
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME
2,498,218
2,376,820
121,398
5.11%
2,221,226
7,335,218
7,205,320
129,898
1.80%
6,854,945
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE
7,313,542
7,288,276
(25,266)
-0.35%
6,915,980
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION
21,676
TOTAL INCOME
DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES NET INCOME (LOSS)
976,551 (954,875) E
(82,956)
104,632
976,551 (1,059,507)
126% 0.0%
104,632
NOTE: These financials are internally prepared for the use of the Hideout POA Board Members and Management and are subject to audit adjustments
Footnote Explanations A: Dues Related Income stated on an Accrual Basis. B: Dues Related Income Budget based upon 2019 Actual Dues Billings less Allowance for Bad Debt. C: Dues & other Non Amenity Income stated as actual. D: Current Year to Date Surplus (Deficit) 2019. E: Forecasted Surplus (Deficit) 2019. Forecast Adjustments No other adjustments at present.
Budget Variances 1 Current Operational Dues collections and Deliquent Operational Dues collections unfavorable, Lots Paid in Full 3,518, Lots Paid in Full unfav by 40 compared YOY to July 2018 (3,558) 2 Investment Income fav relative to budget, Gain on Assets retired fav 11k 3 Public Safety: Revenue fav 23k, Salaries, PR Tax, Benefits fav 12k, Vehicle Maintenance unfav 6k Fuel/Travel Expense unfav 2k 4 Laurel Park: Repairs and Maint. unfav 2k 5 Ski Hill: Net Revenue fav 2k, Salaries, PR Tax, Benefits unfav 20k, Repairs fav 1k, Electric & Gas unfav 1k 6 Marina: Revenue on budget, Salaries, PR Tax, Benefits fav 4k, Office & Op. Supplies unfav 2k 7 Pools & Beaches: Revenues on budget, Salaries & PR Tax fav 20k, Repairs & Maint. Fav 4k 8 Recreation: Net Revenues unfav 14k, COGS unfav 5k, Wages, PR Tax, Benefits fav 20k, Repairs & Maint. unfav 3k, Utilities fav 4k, Office & Op. Supplies fav 3k 9 Golf Operations: Net Revenues unfav 45k, Wages & PR Tax fav 1.5k 10 Golf Maintenance: Wages and PR Tax on budget, Chemical Supplies fav 2k, Office & Op. Supplies fav 2.5k 11 Arts and Crafts: Net Revenues unfav 4k, Wages & PR Tax fav 2k, Electric & Gas fav 1k 12 Maintenance: Wages, PR Tax, Benefits fav 16k, Vehicle Maintenance unfav 14k, Solid Waste Removal unfav 45k, Snow Removal unfav 12k, Road Repairs fav 6k 13 Woodshop: On budget 14 Lakes & Environmental: Net Revenues fav 6k, Wages, PR Tax, Benefits fav 4k, Lakes Mgmt (Agg. Alloc.) fav, Environmental Mgmt fav 15 Administration: Net Revenues fav 53k, Wages, PR Tax, Benefits fav 50k, Repairs & Maint. fav 2.5k, Fuel/Travel fav 5k, Postage fav 1k, Dues & Subscriptions fav 4.5k, Telephone unfav 5k, Office & Op. Supplies unfav 6k 16 Community Relations: Net Operating Surplus fav 20k, Wages, PR Tax, Benefits fav 37k, Printing fav 6k 17 Clubhouse: Revenues net of COS fav 50k, Wages, PR Tax Benefits unfav 47k, Electric & Gas fav 5k 18 Tab Master: Net Revenues unfav 11k, Total Expenses fav 8k 19 Snackbars: Revenues net of COS fav 12k, Wages, PR Tax, Benefits fav 7k 20 Lodge: Revenues net of COS fav 29k, Electric & Gas fav 3k, Office & Op. Supplies unfav 6k 21 Real Estate: Inactive 22 Contingency reserved
(61,035) 977,457 (1,038,492)
42 • OCTOBER 2019
THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER
THE HIDEOUT POA, INC
2019 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES- As of August 31, 2019 (Unaudited) New Capital Projects
Department
Project #
Budget
Other
Spent to Date
Under (Over)
CCTV Cameras - Replacements Magic Carpet - Beginners Lift (Replace Rope Tow) Motorola Portable Radios (8)
Public Safety Ski Hill Recreation
10-25 12-21 16-20
7,500 40,000 5,700
4,472 5,694
3,028 40,000 6
Mini Golf Replacement (18) Pickle Ball Court
Recreation Recreation/Tennis
16-21 16-24
14,400 11,000
13,515 8,800
885 2,200
Paddle Boards (4) Ryan Sod Cutter
Recreation/Aquatics Golf Maintenance
16-25 19-20
2,000 5,400
1,274 5,299
726 101
Zero Turn Mowers (2) Tar Kettle Phosphorus Reduction System (Grant Overage)
Facilities Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Lake Mgt/Stormwater
30-24 30-25 35-25
15,000 13,000 100,000
12,411 14,647 63,897
2,589 (1,647) 36,103
Firewall Replacement & Upgrade Fiber Optics - N Beach, N Pool Server Room Security
Administration Administration Administration
40-23 40-25 40-27
4,000 6,800 10,000
2,350 7,671 -
1,650 (871) 10,000
234,800 Adjusted Budget
-
140,030
94,770
234,800
Capital Reserve Projects 2019 Ford Utility Police Interceptor, Lights, Lettering Northgate Southside Magnetic Gate
Public Safety Public Safety
10-20 10-21
46,500 10,000
9,640
46,500 360
AED Units (3) Radar Units (3) Keyless Electronic Locks WiFi
Public Safety Public Safety Public Safety
10-22 10-23 10-24
4,000 7,500 9,500
3,728 7,009 6,070
272 491 3,430
CCTV Cameras - Replacements
Public Safety
10-25
7,500
5,270
2,230
Laurel Park Playground Rental Equipment Replacement (Rotation)
Public Works/Recreation Ski Hill
11-20 12-20
26,000 7,500
24,981 -
1,019 7,500
Magic Carpet - Beginners Lift (Replace Rope Tow) Snow Groomer - Major Repair Pump Replacement
Ski Hill Ski Hill Ski Hill
12-21 12-22 12-23
40,000 25,000 3,000
34,768 3,474 7,475
5,232 21,526 (4,475)
Waterline Replacement Marina Docks (2 of 3) Pool House Roof - Main Pool
Ski Hill Public Works/Marina Public Works/Pools
12-24 13-20 15-20
85,000 78,900 9,900
77,099 8,900
85,000 1,801 1,000
Pool Heater (1 of 4) Lifeguard Chairs (5) Mini Golf Replacement (18)
Public Works/Pools Recreation/Aquatics Recreation
15-21 15-22 16-21
5,000 1,800 14,400
5,044 13,658
Paramount Circuit - Ab/Back Paramount Circuit - Chest Press
Recreation/Fitness Recreation/Fitness
16-22 16-23
3,000 3,000
2,544
456
Paddle Boat - 4 Person Capacity Art Center Door Replacement Kiln - Janus 1613 Lely Broadcast Spreader Jacobsen Greensking IV Plus Mower Motorola Portable Radios (2)
Recreation/Aquatics Public Works/Art Ctr Bldg Recreation/Art Center Golf Maintenance Golf Maintenance Golf Maintenance
16-26 18-20 18-21 19-21 19-22 19-23
2,300 7,600 2,200 4,000 30,000 2,000
2,544 1,452 3,927 28,895 1,919
456 848 7,600 2,200 73 1,105 81
Road Paving - RS&W - Funding 10 Yr Ph 1 (7 of 10) Road Paving - RS&W - Funding 10 Yr Ph 2 (5 of 10) Road Paving - Small Projects & Guard Rails Stormwater Management - Culvert Replacement Stormwater Management - Swale & Misc Repair Ford F-350 Pickup Trucks (3)
Public Works Public Works Public Works Public Works/Stormwater Public Works/Stormwater Fleet/Maintenance
30-17 30-17 30-18 30-19 30-19 30-20
200,000 200,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 120,000
200,000 200,000 84,515 57,578 57,578 -
Snow Plows (3) Winston 10 Ton Trailer Used AWD Vechicles (4) (Hsp, FnB, Rec) Zero Turn Mowers (2)
Fleet/Maintenance Fleet/Maintenance Fleet/Maintenance Facilities Maintenance
30-21 30-22 30-23 30-24
18,113 11,000 40,000 15,000
33,432 12,125
18,113 11,000 6,568 2,875
Maintenance Labor charged to Water Mgt Projects Engineering Labor charged to Water Mgt Projects
Public Works/Stormwater Public Works/Stormwater
30-97 30-98
10,000 10,000
10,389
10,000 (389)
Grant Match - Stormwater - Ridgeview Brooks Lake Aeration System Palms Grant - Ridgeview Enhancement Match
Lake Mgt/Stormwater Lake Mgt/Stormwater Lake Mgt/Stormwater
35-20 35-21 35-22
77,000 30,000 8,000
6,650 27,944 -
70,350 2,056 8,000
Carp Barrier - Stainless Steel Roamingwood Dam Major Repair to Valve/Hardware Main Entry Construction Community Signs - Amenity & Entrance
Lake Mgt/Stormwater Lake Mgt/Stormwater Public Works Public Works/Signage
35-23 35-24 40-10 40-20
95,000 10,500 100,000 20,000
94,181 97,196 26,033 20,423
819 (86,696) 73,967 (423)
(44) 1,800 742
(34,515) (7,578) (7,578) 120,000
PC/Workstation/POS Inventory Replacement
Administration/Amenity
40-21
10,000
8,290
1,710
Network Wiring POA Building Firewall Replacement & Upgrade
Administration Administration
40-22 40-23
3,000 5,250
1,617 5,250
1,384 -
SV9100 Telephone System Replacement APC Power Backups Furniture Replacement - Board Rooms, Training Rooms Salamander
Administration Administration Administration Clubhouse Bldg
40-24 40-26 40-28 60-20
24,000 4,000 50,000 3,500
23,455 288 36,589 3,536
Dining Room Tables (8)
Clubhouse Bldg
60-21
4,000
3,099
Lodge Window Replacement Lodge ADA Ramp
Public Works/Lodge Bldg Public Works/Lodge Bldg
80-20 80-21
14,700 20,000
8,200 12,675
901 6,500 7,325
Lodge Fire Suppression Design/Plans 6 Bin Steam Table
Public Works/Lodge Bldg Lodge/Tiki
80-22 80-23
28,500 4,200
1,900 2,956
26,600 1,244
DocStar Upgrade (2018 Project) ***UB Miscellaneous ***UB Laptop Equipment ***Compactor 2 Repair
Administration Administration -
40-16 90-16 90-17 90-18
1,140 1,209 1,591 7,818
1,140 1,209 1,591 7,818
-
***UB Lodge Snack Bar - Split AC Unit ***UB Tennis Shot Maker
Public Works/Lodge Bldg Recreation
90-19 90-20
3,594 3,710
3,594 3,710
-
***UB Ski Hill Groomer
Ski Hill
90-21
31,000
31,000
-
***UB 2012 Chevy/2015 Outlander ***UB New Holland Tractor ***Clubhouse Dining Room Remodel
Clubhouse Bldg
90-22 90-23 90-24
22,148 43,770 25,000
22,148 43,770 10,764
-
140,980
1,411,038
310,325
1,551,068
405,095
1,721,363 * Prior Carry Over
Adjusted Budget
*
545 3,712 13,411 (36)
1,862,343
**Emergency Repair/Replace ***Board Approval **** Reallocation + Savings Permanent to Offset Other Projects
Total All Funds
1,956,163 Adjusted Budget
140,980 2,097,143
THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER
OCTOBER 2019 • 43
HIDEOUT POA, INC. MEMBERSHIP BILLING & COLLECTIONS AS OF August 31, 2019
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT CAPITAL RESERVE NEW CAPITAL
2019 BILLING 5,080,400 1,543,660 195,400
74.499% 22.636% 2.865%
TOTAL DUES BILLED
6,819,460
100.00%
AMOUNT COLLECTED JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
%
2019 # LOTS PAID IN FULL
Billed 3908 1,300 395 50
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% OF $ PAID
297 * 787 1,854
1st Quarter 2019
5,109,928
2,938
74.93%
APRIL MAY JUNE 2nd Quarter 2019
507,427 234,901 98,780 841,108
294 146 55 495
7.4% 3.4% 1.4% 12.33%
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 3rd Quarter 2019
105,055 43,909 148,964
59 26 85
1.5% 0.6% 0.0% 2.18%
6,100,000
3,518
89.45%
8.4% 20.1% 46.4%
You can pay online at: www.hideoutassoc.com and click on the “payment button.” Please make sure to specify in the “memo” section - Hideabout subscription.
* Includes accounts that prepaid in full and credits towards 2019 dues in 2018 in the amount of $55,474. Of the 3908 Properties Billed in 2019, it was Budgeted that 3635 (93.01%) will be paid in full by 12/31/2019.
Current Projection
2019 Actual Year End Dues Collections COLLECTION BUDGET 3635 PROJECTION 3635
YEAR END CURRENT DUES COLLECTIONS
6,343,075
6,343,075
2019 Delinquent Dues Collections AMOUNT AMOUNT COLLECTED BUDGETED YEAR TO DATE DELINQUENT DUES COLLECTED
55,079
84,060
VARIANCE
FAV<UNFAV>
-
VARIANCE
FAV<UNFAV>
(28,981)
The Hideabout Newspaper is no longer being mailed out to our homeowners.
1,745
574,325 * 1,372,630 3,162,973
YEAR TO DATE DUES COLLECTED
Budget 3635
% of $ Budgeted
100.00%
% of $ Budgeted
66%
These financials are internally prepared for the use of the Hideout POA Board Members and Management and are subject to audit adjustments
The Hideabout Newspaper will still be stocked at the North and Main Gate Mailboxes, at the amenities each month, and can also be viewed on the Hideout website at www.hideoutassoc.com.
To advertise in The Hideabout Newspaper contact Lisa Green at (570) 630-3707 or at lgreen@thehideout.us
Salem Township Board of Supervisor Minutes August 13, 2019
T
he regular monthly meeting of the Salem Township Board of Supervisors was called to order at 6:30PM with Merel Swingle and Robert Wittenbrader present, Dennis Chapman was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited. The minutes of the July 9th, 2019 meeting were approved as presented with no comments or corrections on a motion made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Merel Swingle with both in favor. The Planning commission meeting minutes were then read. Sub-division: The Urso lot consolidation was reviewed and with no detrimental comments the motion to approve was made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Merel Swingle with both in favor. New Business: Fall Cleanup was discussed. Clean-up would be for metal only. After further discussion it was decided to hold a Fall Metal only cleanup day on October 19th, 2019 from 8am until noon, on a motion made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Merel Swingle. Indian Rocks winter road maintenance was discussed. Supervisor Swingle noted he would talk with Mr. Harry Davis of Indian Rocks to verify they would still like to continue this work.
Old Business: The Neville Trailer Park update from Doug Smith Engineers was received and read. Attorney Updates: None Correspondence: Real Estate transfer tax for the month of July received in the amount of $13,221.05. The Community Library of Lake and Salem provided the Township with a use of funds statement showing the expenses that were paid through the Township annual donation. Penn-Dot wrote advising of the annual Winter maintenance contract the Township holds with regard to the Pond Road. This year’s Winter maintenance will be paid in the amount of $ 5,449.79. The Supervisors made comment to possibly combining Sterling Township’s recycling with Salem’s do to their low volume turn out. Sterling Township advised that they would send help for recycling days. Question as to recycling volume noted down as a whole County wide. Bills were reviewed and a motion to pay as presented with no comments or corrections made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Merel Swingle with both in favor. Park Updates: It was advised that a
large bee’s nest has formed at the east end of the pavilion. Park looks good soccer underway and using all fields. Doug Dipalma was present at the Township meeting as requested to go over his location and violation of the junkyard ordinance. Mr. DiPalma stated he is working on cleaning up and possibly purchasing property to move his operation. Gary Enslin – Ordinance Enforcement Officer noted a time limit needs to be given for cleaning up. November 1st was agreed upon by all parties and noted that if Mr. DiPalma did not clean up by this date legal action will be pursued. Mr. DiPalma agreed and understood. Questions then rose as to when the Township will enforce this ordinance in other places such as the boatyard on Cemetery Road and other areas all over the Township. Further question as to what constitutes a junkyard. Junkyard collecting of refuge is part of the definition. Gary Enslin noted that the area on Golf Park Drive that has had problems in the past is now looking like a junkyard and he will look at that area. Public Time: Steve Price Fire Chief of Hamlin Fire updated the Board as to
the Fire Company new building project and the project is moving along. It was then asked of the Supervisors if plans became available before next meeting to allow for advertisement. Merel Swingle moved to approve advertisement of the building project when plans available 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with both in favor. Steve Price also noted that the flagging staff at the corners did a fantastic job this summer assisting the ambulance and fire company through the corners when calls were being responded too. Commissioner Wendall Kay spoke briefly just to note he was coming out for CDBG hearing. Just noting that he appreciates the roll of the Township Supervisors and grateful for the cooperation. With no other comments or business a motion to adjourn was made Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Merel Swingle with both in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7PM. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Wargo Secretary/Treasurer
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THE HIDEOUT POA, a Gold Star Gated Recreational Community in NEPA is seeking candidates for the following positions:
ADMINISTRATION ADVERTISING AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS ASSISTANT Secure paid advertisers for The Hideabout, Hideout Map, Web Classified, and any additional needs of the Community Relations Manager. Follow through by obtaining, preparing, and proofing copy. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: • Knowledge of QuickBooks, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Excel, Word, and PC computer. • Sales and working cooperatively with clients and staff. • Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved. • Understanding of layout/design and printing procedure. • Typing and writing skills.
RECREATION
RECREATION OFFICE SUPERVISOR Assists in the coordination of daily operational office related tasks. Is involved in the successful management of the Recreation Sales Office. Assist in merchandise ordering, work orders, stocking, and oversee inventory for Recreation and Art Center. Schedules staff for RSC, game room, and special events.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: • 1-2 yrs. experience in General office operations. • A strong background in administration skills. • Valid PA. Driver’s license. • Knowledge of office, accounting procedures & computer skills required. • Inventory control experience preferred. • Must possess strong organizational skills. • Flexibility to adjust to dynamic work environment. • Proactive, helpful, welcoming to the public. • Able to work independently and interdependently. • Must master knowledge of all Hideout Rules and Regulations; as well as, Recreation Policies and procedures. • Must become familiar with all Recreation activities. • Must be able to work well under pressure and coordinate cooperative efforts between departments.
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PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT PATROL OFFICERS (PART-TIME/FULL-TIME) Responsible and accountable to his/her immediate supervisor in the Chain of Command. Maintain the enforcement responsibility for adopted Rules and Regulations. Ensure the public safety of Association members, guests, employees, and contractors. Supervise department personnel on his/her assigned shifts. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: • Must be 18 years or older, certified in ACT 235 and possess a valid PA driver’s license. • May be asked to work overtime or double shift. • Work is performed inside and outside with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable situations. • Must be in Hideout issued uniform while on duty. The Public Safety Director and/or the Operations Lieutenant must approve any exception to this rule. • Attendance at Public Safety related seminars sponsored by The Hideout is recommended for all Officers.
RESERVE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS (PART-TIME) Acts in the capacity of Training Officer and Supervisor for all Public Safety Communication Officers. Responsible and accountable to his/her immediate supervisor in the Chain of Command. Maintain the enforcement responsibility for adopted Rules and Regulations. Ensure the public safety of Association members, guests, employees, and contractors. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: • Must be 18 years old and possess a valid PA Driver’s License. • Ability to deal with the public. • Basic knowledge of Radio Communications a plus. • Basic knowledge of First Aid/AED/EMT a plus.
FOOD & BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT WAIT STAFF Our restaurant and pub is in need of experienced and motivated waitstaff to join our team. If you have experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the potential for advancement, we want to talk to you. Successful candidates will be responsible for establishing friendly relationships with patrons and ensuring they enjoy fast, pleasant service throughout their dining experience. Applicants need to have flexible schedules.
LINE/PREP COOKS Seeking professional line cooks and prep cooks who can help prepare meals as per our standard recipes. Successful candidates will be responsible for creating meal portions, cleaning food, cooking meals and keeping a sanitized work area. We are seeking individuals with experience in the food service industry and is committed to impeccable food presentation.
STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING WINTER SEASONAL POSITIONS PICTURE OF THE SKI HILL PLEASE! SNOW MAKERS TUBE RUN PUSHERS RENTAL SHOP TECHNICIANS CASHIERS SKI/SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTORS LIFT OPERATORS
PLEASE NOTE:
APPLY AT www.hideoutassoc.com/ Click on Employment
Applicants age 14-17 must have a PA Work Permit (may be obtained through School District) Applicants will be subject to a PSP Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Certification and FBI Criminal Record Check w/ fingerprints upon conditional acceptance of employment (paid by POA). Applicants may be subject to Substance Abuse Testing upon conditional acceptance of employment (paid by POA).
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Reflection Park Ceremony, September 11, 2019 renewing our promise to Never Forget...
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HELP A HERO GOLFING GROUP - Saturday, September 14, 2019
We had a wonderful time at the 9/11 Golf Outing that was followed by a great time at the Dinner Dance on September 14th. Among the 4 pictures please notice our honorary member of the 9/11 Committee Joseph DePiro, grandson of Pat & Cindy Mazzone assisting with the raffle drawing. (Note he is also quite the dancer) Thank you to everyone who supported this wonderful affair!
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Hideout Building Permit is required for he installation/operation of any “non-portable” residential whole house/ stand-by electrical generator. Small portable units are excluded. A separate permit is required if you need to install a propane tank to fuel the generator.
ALL applications for permits are located on The Hideout website or you can get any permit application at the POA Office. IMPORTANT PORTABLE GENERATOR SAFETY TIPS: - Never operate a generator indoors - it can cause unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas which, if inhaled, can be fatal. - Do not install a generator right next to your home - carbon monoxide can collect in the eaves of your home. - Don’t refill the generator’s gas tank while the unit is running as this can cause a fire, leading to serious injury or death. - Be sure to remove all gas from the
tank when storing your generator. HOW TO CHOOSE A GENERATOR - Identify the items you will need to run in the event of a power outage. Choose the generator that meets or exceeds the total wattage requirement. - Assistance from a qualified electrician is also advisable. • 5,000 WATTS (41.7/20.8 AMPS) Powers Refrigerator 700 watts, AM/ FM radio 50 watts, Color TV 450 watts, Eight 100-watt lights 800 watts, Microwave 1,000, Sump pump 1,000 watts, Water pump 1,000 watts
NOTE - A simple formula to calculate how much combined power you’ll need to run appliances and tools is volts x amps = wattage. Check the power demands of your appliances to determine whether they can run simultaneously or intermittently. Always consult the data plate on the appliance for accurate electrical information. Starting watts: Always plug in the appliance with the highest starting wattage first and add appliances in descending wattage order.
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REAL ESTATE
Staging Your Home For Younger Buyers Makes Sense
Featured Property:
By: Terri Ditty, Broker Associate
S
taging can be a great way to boost your home’s appeal to prospective buyers... but it can depend on the type of buyers in your market. Here’s one perspective on the right way to stage. Staging a home to sell is the process of redecorating or cost-effectively renovating aspects of your home to present it in the best light. Much like cleaning up a home’s curb appeal to appeal to buyers, staging can position your house to sell faster and for a higher price than it might otherwise. It’s important to remember with staging that you’re not decorating the home to appeal to you, the seller, but to the prospective buyer. You have to learn to set aside your own aesthetic preferences and ask yourself how a buyer might see the home. Imagining who those buyers might be can help your stager make decisions about which direction to take the interior design.
So who are the buyers? Can you know? It depends on local market conditions and trends. A common scenario is when Baby Boomers looking to downsize or move to warmer climates or change their living situation finally decide to put their home on the market. Often these homes are in need of updating, and frequently the buyers for these homes are younger generations looking to upgrade from their first house, buy for the first time, or ready to purchase a vacation home.
Generation X, born between 1988 and 1994 are 41 million strong and the best educated generation. With that and a growing maturity, they are about family and wanting to be around their children…a lot of them grew up with divorced parents and their focus is shaping their own family. Generation Y, Echo Boomers or Millenniums, born between 1977 and 1994 are the largest population since the Baby Boomers, accounting for 71 million of our current population. They are less brand loyal but style conscious, incredibly sophisticated technology wise..they have grown up with it all. Home hunters in our market are younger, so it makes a lot of sense to stage homes to attract younger buyers. Furniture, window treatments, and design accents (or lack thereof) are all a big factor in how younger buyers judge a home. The last thing you want Millennium buyers to think is, “Oh, no, this looks just like my grandparent’s house.” Make no mistake, there will be a lot of inventory on the real estate market from Baby Boomers over the next 5 years. If you want yours to stand out, try and look at your home with an objective eye and see if it looks outdated compared to newer construction on the market. Don’t stage for yourself... stage for the generation buying your home.
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“Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the street; golden colors on the lawn, natures trick or treat!”
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Hideout Adult Bowling League
Our NEW Season began on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 with a Practice Round of Bowling. Returning bowlers maintained their last season’s end average. Only new bowlers recorded their scores to calculate an average for League Play. The Lanes exploded with bowling balls shattering the pins, sending them wildly into the channels. The League Men and Women came through the our new home Valley Lanes with welcoming hugs, shouts of joy, & laughter which echoed throughout the House. WEEK # 1 – Many great performances kicked-off our 2019-2020 Season. Congratulations to our “Sweep” Team: Alley Gals, The Bowlbarians,Team 13 & Team 16 STRIKE KINGS -- Larry Triolo 257 (673), John Kane 239 (527), Tom Maher 217 (526), Ken Betros 216, Bob Morga 212, Al Dekler 200 (540), Bill Wagner 195 (542), Mike Labate 194 (523), Vinny Recchio 180, Dave Trombley 180, Joe Stach 176, Len Wysocki 175, Lou DelliSanti 175, Ray Lubanski 173, Rick Hadley 168, Len Tridente 165, Chuck Bertani 164, Fred Benedicto 162, Andy Vuolo 162, Ken Wenz 162, Pat Noone 160, Mike Messina 159, Rich Rosenberg 158, KC White 158, Kevin Wilshere 156, Norm Benezra 154, Arthur Palladino 152, Jay Lobb 147, Al Marino 145, Willie Schumacher 145, Pasquale Mozzone 142, Dick Covey 141 & Dave Dimmick 140. Congratulations to the Men for setting the pace to the start of an exciting Season! STRIKE QUEENS - Gail Endorf 192 (507), Denise Guiffredo 187 (511), Lorraine Procopio 174 (477), Merridy Gersten 172 (490), Cindy Gaspari 169 (420), Ronnie Noone 169 (484), Doris Kane 166 (485), Lucille Koehler 158 (403), Stephanie Wysocki 158 (437), Reggie Hadley 156 (419), Karin Greaney 152, Renee Recchio 151, Linda Brenner 150 (422), Jean David 150 (414), Michele Palladino 133, Kathy Lubanski 132, Bobbie Hraba 131, Marie Krauss 130, Rossella Gazza 128, Janice Wagner 126, Caroline Wilshere 125 & Laura Hinton 123. Congrats to all the women for packing some exciting high scores! NY METS shattered the pins with a 1829 Awesome High Team Series. Congratulations to Rob Trombley, Jean David, Chuck Bertani & Captain Larry Triolo for a fantastic round of bowling! Bowlers of the Week: Chuck Bertani cranked out a superb 410...62 POA. JoAnn DelliSanti was all smiles when her mighty ball cruised down the lane sending the pins flying for an awesome 98 & 267...93 POA. Merridy Gersten came out swinging away at her pins every frame & managed to grab an impressive 490 Series..94POA. Denise Guiffredo put a little extra spin on her ball to capture a whopping 187 & 511...97 POA. Ray Lubanski shattered the pins for a cool 173 & 461...92 POA. Larry Triolo had a fantastic afternoon on the lanes...blitzing the lanes with pocket shots for a magnificent 257 & is the 1st inductee into the Super Sixers Club with a 673 Series... 88POA. Pat Benedicto, Patti Beermann (Absent), JoAnn DelliSanti, Kathy Maxwell, Michele Palladino, Jeanne Schumacher, Linda Sias, Joanne Trombley, Janice Wagner & Caroline Wilshere clobbered those pesty pins into the channel and these ladies were having a “FUN TIME” doing it. Lou DelliSanti, Al Marino, Rich Maxwell, Willie Schumacher, Jeff Sias & Kevin Wilshere quickly got into the zone, blasting the pins into the channel. Welcome to the League Guys! WEEK # 2 – The Hideout bowlers kicked it up a notch, melting the pins with fiery balls & dynamite scores!!! STRIKE KINGS – Bob Morga 228 (634), Larry Triolo 124 (587), Al Dekler 221 (524), Mike Labate 211 (542), Bernard Chiarella 201 (532), Pat Noone 197, Dave Dimmick 187, Rick Hadley 187 (500), John Kane 184, Ken Betros 178, Lou DelliSanti 176, Jeff Sias 168, Fred Benedicto 165, Mike Messina 165, Tom Maher 163, Ray Lubanski 162, John Gaspari 161, Dick Covey 159, Pasquale Mozzone 158, Vinny Recchio 158, Joe Stach 157, Jay Lobb 156, Andy Vuolo 156, Ken Wenz 156, Chuck Bertani 155, & Kevin Wilshere 152. Way to Roll!!! STRIKE QUEENS – Gail Endorf 185 (465), Cindy Gaspari 181 (453), Doris Kane 171 (477), Marie Krauss 166, Lorraine Procopio 164 (470), Janice Wagner 164 (432), Denise Guiffredo 161 (452), Michele Palladino 158, Donna White 148, Jean David 147 (424), Bobbie Hraba 147 (407), Renee Recchio 146, Angie Mennona 144, Stephanie Wysocki 143 (411), Lucille Koehler 141 (403), Merridy Gersten 137, Sandra Carapella 130, Sue Dimmick 130, Pat Benedicto 129, Dee Pasciola 128 & Linda Brenner. Congrats Ladies for fine bowling! BOULDER ROAD shattered the pins with a 2130 Awesome High Team Series. Congratulations to Roger Cortez, Gro Paulsen, Bernard Chiarella & Captain Bob Morga for a spectacular round of bowling! Bowlers of the Week: Marie Krauss with her mighty ball in hand, bounced the pins into the channel for a superb 386...62POA. Congrats to Bernard “Chick” Chiarella for a grand 532 and a sensational 201...151POA. Wow!!! Bob Morga tore up his lanes & ripped out a great 228 & 634...139POA. Congrats on being inducted into the Super Sixers Club. Donna White was in a groove last week making her mark with a BIG 148 & 377...71POA. Dave Dimmick put in an awesome performance last week , rolling a 187 & 494...92 POA. Janice Wagner had a “Rack ‘Em Up & Knock ‘Em Down attitude as she fired off a superb 164 &432...81POA Gro Paulsen had a splendid afternoon on her lanes scooping up a 148 & 383…68POA. Dick Covey had a few strikes up his sleeve when he stunned the pins & “aced” a very impressive 159 &463...79POA. HONORABLE MENTION: Rick Hadley - 74POA, Pasquale Mozzone - 70POA, Pat Noone 66POA, John Gaspari - 56POA, Reggie Hadley - 55POA & Michele Palladino - 53POA. Come and Join us for an afternoon of bowling fun. It’s the Hideout’s No. 1 Social Gathering Event. Pacers are welcome too! So stop by Valley Lanes and check us out every Wednesday at 12:30pm. League Officers - Rick Hadley, President; Bob Fezza, Vice President; Bill Wagner, Treasurer By: Reggie Hadley - Secretary
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HASG AUTUMN FUN AT WOODLOCH Wednesday, October 16, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cocktails on the Green Briar Deck - Cash Bar - Dry Snacks
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner in the Main Dining Room MENU Appetizer: Fruit Cup Salad: Baby Iceberg & Artisan Lettuce Salad Entrees: Roast Prime Rib, Grilled Fillet of Salmon, Chicken Milanese, Four Cheese Ravioli, Roasted Eggplant Napoleon
7:30 p.m. Dancing in the Heritage Room followed by Woodloch Celebrates the 90’s! Cost is $43.00 per person Please contact Kathy Lubanski at (570) 630-6585 with reservation request. Payment can be mailed to 1686 The Hideout. Reservations must be received by October 1, 2019! **There will be bus transportation for an additional $10. The bus will leave the Nubia Malkin Arts Center at 4:00 p.m.**
HIDEOUT ADULT SOCIAL GROUP The HASG was formed in 1980 to provide an opportunity for Hideout members, including renters, age 40 and over, to meet with and socialize with other members of our community. If you enjoy meeting new friends, socializing with old friends and like to party, then the H.A.S.G. is for you. Typical events include dinner dances, picnics, luaus, a “social” golf league, local outings, travel and anything else you can think of that involves socializing, dining and just generally having a great time with wonderful friends new and old. The HASG meets the second Thursday of each month (except December) at 1:00 p.m. at the Lodge. Refreshments are always served. All interested Hideout members are welcome to attend our meetings. Let us know you’re coming and a member of our Welcoming Committee will greet you. For more information please contact John Hinton (732) 841-6731, ljhmet@gmail.com.
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EBONY and IVORY
To advertise in
Within The Hideout community
The Hideabout
They scatter and hide when we appear
Newspaper, Hideabout Extra, on The Hideout Website Classified Pages, or TV Channel,
Live creatures that run wild Except for all those munching deer They hold their ground and eat away At what we planted only yesterday It seems as if their herds have been reduced Still so many leave signs in poop and hoofs And then there are the many ducks That live and swim around our lakes Most hang out in groups of ten or more
please call
A few may only be in fours
Lisa Green at 570-630-3707
Always close never apart
or email her at lgreen@thehideout.us
And then there’s our favorite two We’ve observed and believed their little hearts Are as close as a couple can ever be Married for life till death do they part My wife and I named them Ebony and Ivory One is brown and one is white We’ve learned the white one is the male And the brown is the wife Some other folks that live around
HIDEOUT SPORTSMAN’S ASSOCIATION
Since 1995, the Hideout Sportsman’s Association has strived to improve the knowledge and skill of its members and neighbors in matters related to the proper care and handling of firearms, the management of shooting ranges and to develop fellowship, sportsmanship and good citizenship among its members. To that end, the Hideout Sportsman’s Association will partner with a local state-of-the-art indoor shooting range to offer courses in basic beginners pistol shooting and safety classes. These courses and others will be offered through the Hideout Sportsmen’s Assoc. for a limited time. Interested individuals should contact Lyle at (570) 647-6270 for details.
Sit & Sew
We are starting a new group called “Sit & Sew.” If you quilt, knit, or sew, bring your own project and join us. We hope to exchange ideas, help each other, teach, and socialize. We will meet in the Quilters room on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Any questions call Joanne at (570) 698-8336.
Our Lake called Roamingwood Named our pair of feathered friends Donald and Daisy when they come near Whichever name reflects their gander We all must undoubtedly agree To cling together as they do Is a loving symbol for all of us who Live in The Hideout community. WOLRAD/2019
The Hideout Club Guide HIDEOUT ADULT SOCIAL GROUP (HASG) - meets the second Thursday of each month (except Dec.) at 1 p.m. in the Main Lodge. For info call John Hinton at (732) 841-6731, ljhmet@gmail.com. HIDEOUT COMPUTER CLUB - meets first & third Thursday of each month, 10:00 a.m. at the RSC. HIDEOUT SPORTSMEN Lyle Britton, Pres. Club meets first Monday of the month after the 1st Sunday, lower level of the POA at 7 p.m. THE GARDEN CLUB Meets at the Arboretum every Monday at 9 a.m. during the growing season. Everyone welcome. WOODWORKING GROUP - Visitors are always welcome. For information please call Ken Wenz (570) 698-6441.
THE WEIGH WE WERE Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. at the RSC. We are a small but caring group. We each choose our own program. We are supportive and encouraging. So join us? HIDEOUT QUILTERS Love in every stitch! Quilters meet every Wednesday 1 p.m. and every Friday 9:30 a.m. at the Quilters Center. Call (570) 698-4100, ext. 156. Stop in and visit us. HIDEOUT ADULT BOWLING LEAGUE comprised of residents, four man teams September 4, 2019 - April 15, 2020, Wednesday 12:30 p.m. Awards Dinner at season’s end. All are welcome!! Reggie Hadley (570) 698-7429.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REMINDERS
RECYCLING
Recycling is open Monday - Sunday 24/7 The Maintenance Department accepts Bulk Items Monday - Friday at the Maintenance Shop between 11:30 a.m. - 12 noon, Saturday morning by appointment only, (570) 698-4100, ext. 133. (fees apply) No electronics accepted, i.e., computers, televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, etc. Also not accepted are tires, paints, thinners, oils, etc.
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COMMINGLED RECYCLING Single stream (also known as “fully commingled” or “single-sort”) recycling refers to a system in which all paper fibers, plastics, metals, and other containers are mixed in a collection truck, instead of being sorted by the depositor into separate commodities (newspaper, paperboard, Corrugated fiberboard, plastic, glass, etc.) and handled separately throughout the collection process. In single stream, both the collection and processing systems are designed to handle this fully commingled mixture of recyclables, with materials being separated for reuse at a materials recovery facility.
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TREES What To Do If A Tree Is About To Fall From One Lot To Another? Even though The Hideout has an easement between properties, this matter is strictly between the parties involved. This includes limbs, branches and trees. If you have this situation, notify the property owner whose property presents the hazard. The Hideout does not provide information relative to the Membership. You should call the Wayne County Tax Assessment Office at (570) 2535970 or the internet at taxassessment officewaynecountypennsylvania.com. You should also contact your insurance company. Another resource is the internet for the purpose of researching Pennsylvania Real Estate Law on the subject. Again, this is a civil matter between the parties involved and cannot be resolved by The Hideout. Note: In the event that the tree is on Hideout Common Property, the Environmental Manager should be notified so that the appropriate action can be taken to remove the hazard.
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PROPANE TANKS Safety Guidelines For Propane Tanks: Homeowners who decide to install a propane tank on their property need to be aware of the guidelines for such. A Propane Permit is needed. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has established a set of rules that govern
the requirements for the clearance around propane tanks in the NFPA 58 Liquified Petroleum Gas Code. Size of the clearance radius will depend on type of installation and the size of the tank. Vertical Tanks – The requirements for the clearance around vertical propane tanks under 125 gallons depends on the location of ignition sources, venting windows and doors. The tank itself may be placed against the house or building, but it has to be at least ten (10) feet from an ignition source such as a water heater and three (3) feet from a venting window or door. Horizontal Tanks – Horizontal tanks, also referred to as vessels, come in three main sizes: 330, 550 and 1,000 gallons. The size of the vessel normally depends on the propane requirements and the size of the structure using the fuel. The requirements for the clearance around the 330 and the 550 gallon propane tanks are at least ten (10) feet from the structure. Ten (10) feet from the property line and ten (10) feet from any ignition source. The 1,000 gallon propane tank requires at least twenty five (25) feet of clearance from the structure, the property line and any ignition sources. Also, be aware that according to our Protective Covenants and ECC Manual, every fuel storage tank on any lot shall be either buried below ground or screened to the satisfaction of the Committee within 90 days of its installation.
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2019 FEE SCHEDULE FOR PERMITS Non-FEE Permits and Siding: Painting – Staining (match to color chart) Re-Roofing Siding (vinyl, wood) FEE based Permits: Additions $ 100 Deck (Replacement) (New $ 75) $ 50 Dock / Bulkhead $ 60 Driveway (pave, repave) $ 50 Excavation / Demolition $ 40 Fuel Storage Tanks (Propane, Oil) $ 20 Garage – attached or detached $ 100 Gazebo $ 45 Generator $ 20 Landscape (major) $ 40 New Home $ 600 Parking Pad $ 45 Pet Enclosure or Electronic Fence $ 10 Porch / Sunroom $ 100 Hand Railing $ 40 Retaining Wall $ 30 Satellite Antenna $ 10 Shed $ 45 Tree Removal $ 20 * New Home Tree Removal Deposit $3,000 Refundable Please remember that if you apply for a permit, it is not automatically given. There is a process, which could take up to two (2) weeks. The ECC has to review the permit
application and then a permit is approved or denied. If you have been denied, The Hideout will send you a letter with the reason(s) why it was not approved. You can then make the corrections and it will be reviewed again at the next ECC meeting. Also, remember that nearly everything you do outside of your home requires a permit. Please call Francine Spinelli, at (570) 698-4100, ext. 102 if you have any questions. Thank you. Failing to pickup an approved permit within 20 days of its issuance will result in a $25 non-refundable administrative fee. Failing to return a signed & dated permit within 20 days of a projects completion will result in a $25 non-refundable fine.
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MEMBERS AND CONTRACTORS Among the items that the Environmental Control Committee will look for when going over your permit application is an “As Built” survey. There are several reasons for this: • To be sure of the placement of any structures on your property. • To be sure of setback lines. When turning in an application for any of the below permits, you must have an “as built” survey. • Garages (both detached and attached) • Decks • Driveways • Sheds • Additions • Dock/Bulkhead • Gazebo, Patio, Sunroom • Major Landscaping. This survey will be marked as “existing” not proposed. If you have any questions, please call Fran at (570) 698-4100, ext. 102. In some cases we might have a copy of the survey in our files. Please understand that this might not be an “as built” survey.
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HIDEOUT PET REGULATIONS As defined in the Consolidated Rules and Regulations. Paragraph #8, Page 7 states pets will not be allowed to enter any facility controlled or owned by the Association. (Exception Guide Dogs). Paragraph #9, Page 8 states pets must be licensed, inoculated, leashed and kept under the owners control at all times. Paragraph #20, Page 8 states it is the responsibility of the owner of the pet to clean up and remove animal excrement of their pet. Dogs are only allowed at the Dog Park and on the Walking Trail and must be registered with the POA. Please note, roads are not considered an amenity. All Pet complaints are processed via the Hideout North Gate Control Center. The owner may be subjected to fines and or sanctions depending on the violation. In addition, the Wayne County Dog Warden has jurisdiction and will respond to animal complaints and take the appropriate action as deemed necessary. Pet regulations are in place for the protection of residents and guests and the ultimate goal is to seek voluntary compliance on the part of the membership.
HIDEOUT DOG PARK REGISTRATION Bring proof of Rabies and Distemper Shots from your Veterinarian to the Registration Department at the POA. Vet forms must indicate that males are neutered. You will be asked to complete a Hideout Pet Registration Form. The Dog Park Registration section of the form is optional for members wishing to join the Dog Park. Registration will file copies of your documents, collect the $15 annual fee and issue a Dog Collar Tag authorizing membership and admission to the Dog Park. Your pets must be registered even if you are not applying for Dog Park membership-however, there is no fee unless you are joining the Dog Park. The Dog Park Tag must be affixed to your dog’s collar prior to entry to the Park. Note that a current amenity badge must also be carried in the Park at all times. Dog Park Regulations - You must pick up after your dog. Owners ignoring this rule will be asked to leave and be denied future entry. Mutt mitts for waste disposal pick-up are available. Used Mitts must be placed in Trash containers. Aggressive dogs are not allowed and must be removed immediately. Each car must display a current Hideout Membership/visitor sticker on their vehicle. Each dog must display a Collar Tag issued by the POA Registration Office indicating Veterinary Certification that each male dog is neutered and has a current immunization for: Rabies and Distemper. Female dogs in heat are not allowed in Park. Children under age of 12 may attend only under supervision of an adult and adult must be supervising the dog. Members may supervise no more than two dogs per adult. Hours of operation are posted. The Park is self policing and dog owners using Park enforce these rules. Small dogs are free to use the Small Dog Area & all areas of the Park. Large dogs must be kept out of the Small Dog Area.
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WILDLIFE ATTENTION MEMBERS
In support of our community’s wildlife management efforts and to reduce the need for future culls, that the feeding of any wildlife (with the exception of birds) within The Hideout is prohibited and is subject to an initial Citation and Fine in the amount of $1,000.00. Anyone who chooses to feed birds can do so only if they use a bird feeder(s) unit that is kept at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above ground level, if not they will also be subject to a Citation and a $1,000.00 fine. Motion Made by Rich Straczynski, Seconded by Fred Sakacs Vote was taken-results 7 Yes, 0 No-PASSED NOTE 1) Any additional violation(s) will be subject to a hearing by the Disciplinary Committee to determine any additional penalties. NOTE 2): Revenues from initial fines and any additional penalties will be used to offset wildlife management expenses in the Environmental Department.
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Important Information You Should Know THE SPEED LIMIT IN THE HIDEOUT IS
25 MPH In the designated Safety Zones fines are doubled. Please watch for our pedestrians. We have many children and adults that will be out riding bicycles and walking dogs. Please observe all signs and association rules for the safety of our members.
ATTENTION MEMBERS When your guests come to visit, please make sure that they know your lot number when registering at the gate. This will expedite entrance into the community.
HAVE GUESTS COMING TO THE HIDEOUT FOR A VISIT? You can register your guest online or using your mobile device including Apple, Android and Blackberry. To register please visit the Hideout website http://www.hideoutassoc.com and click on “On-line Guest Registration” to fill out the form. Once signed up, you will receive an email with directions.
LAKEVIEW AND WOODPOINT COURT A dangerous condition arises on busy weekends from vehicles parking on the side of the road on Lakeview and Woodpoint Court. Vehicles parked on the side of the road in this location impede traffic and could possibly block access to the area by emergency vehicles. Due to this condition the Board has passed a motion deeming Lakeview and Woodpoint Court “Emergency Access Roads.” No parking will be permitted on the side of the road in this area. The Public Safety Department will aggressively enforce this rule. Anyone who parks in this location will be subject to a $125.00 fine and a $250.00 fine for repeat offenses.
AMENITY BADGES All Hideout Members must have a current Amenity Badge on their person in order to use any of the Hideout’s Amenities. Guests must also show their guest badges at all times. There are no exceptions to this rule!!!
SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP CARDS All members and their guests must have their Amenity Badges at all times throughout the community. In order to use our food & beverage licensed facilities, you must either be with a member or have the member purchase a social membership card for you. Social Membership cards are available at the Clubhouse.
HIDEOUT DIRECT NUMBERS 570-630-3700 Registration 570-630-3723 Maintenance 570-630-3728 Lodge Security 570-630-3729 Ski Hill 570-630-3730 Clubhouse Reserv.ation/Bar 570-630-3732 Main Lodge 570-630-3733 Recreation 570-630-3734 Nubia Malkin Art Center 570-630-3735 Fitness Center 570-630-3736 Golf Pro Shop 570-630-3737 North Gate Dispatcher 570-630-3738 Main Gate
HIDEOUT PHONE NUMBERS Dial area code (570) then the number POA Office 698-4100 POA Fax 698-9457 North Beach 698-7013 North Pool 698-7011 Recreation Fax 698-6580 Main Pool 698-7014 Mini Golf 698-4086 Woodworkers’ Shop 698-6269 Golf Maintenance 698-6384 EMERGENCY - 911 / (570) 698-6317 HIDEOUT TV - CHANNEL 20 To reach the following, please dial (570) 698-4100 plus ext. number Maintenance 132 Main Gate 140 North Gate 142
Main Lodge Public Safety Office Clubhouse Bar Clubhouse Reservations Main Lodge Hideout Quilters Recreation Nubia Malkin Art Center Fitness Center Ski Hill Golf Pro Shop Game Room Registration
149 150 151 155 156 160 164 165 170 180 244 300
HIDEOUT WEBSITE www.hideoutassoc.com The Hideout’s website has a public side as well as a private side. To register for the private side, please go to the home page and click on the “Member Login” button and then hit Member Registration. Your member number will be on your Dues Statement.
HIDEOUT FACEBOOK Like us on Facebook - go to Facebook.com and enter “Hideout Property Owners Association” in the search bar.
BIRTHDAY CORNER Please contact Lisa Green at lgreen@thehideout.us to announce your child’s birthday in The Hideabout Newspaper. Submit by the fifteenth of the month for the next issue. Your picture will be returned upon request.
GOOD NEIGHBORS CLUB BUCKLE UP It’s the law!
The Hideout Adult Social Group (HASG) is expanding our recently-formed Good Neighbors Club. We are pleased to coordinate the following Good Neighbors Club services to all members of the Hideout Community: 1.
Many of us own wheelchairs, walkers and other medical equipment that we are not currently using. Others are in need of some of this equipment for a period of time. The HASG is compiling a list of such equipment. The intent is to have a central contact point where those in need can inquire about who may have the equipment they need and be willing to loan it to a fellow Hideout member. If you possess such equipment and are willing to help out by lending it to a Hideout neighbor, or if you are in need of same, please contact Louise Brevet, Chairperson at (570) 698-5102, or Judy Restaino, Co-Chair at (570) 698-9840.
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A number of us have survived major illnesses: cancer, heart attacks, strokes, etc. If you are a survivor of a life-threatening illness and are willing to talk, one on one, with others currently going through a similar situation, or if you are fighting such a situation and would like an opportunity to talk to someone who has “been there done that” please contact Louise Brevet, Chairperson at (570) 698-5102, or Judy Restaino, Co-Chair at (570) 698-9840. Confidentiality will be observed.
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Many of our neighbors live alone. If you are by yourself and would like a daily phone call from a fellow community member, or if you would like the opportunity to brighten someone’s day with a friendly “hello, how are you today?” then again please contact Louise Brevet, Chairperson at (570) 698-5102, or Judy Restaino, Co-Chair, at (570) 698-9840.
SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES!
ATTENTION VETERANS If you have a chronic illness or injury which occurred while you were in Military Service, you may be entitled to compensation. However, you must first file a claim with the Veteran’s Administration. For additional information, please contact Disabled Veteran Bob Addieg (570) 698-8337. No fee involved.
The HASG believes in neighbors helping neighbors. Although the Good Neighbor Club is a function of the Hideout Adult Social Group we are pleased to offer these services to ALL Hideout residents.
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In September the fountain was replaced at The Hideout Golf Course. Thank you to Mike Kline and crew for replacing it and enhancing our Golf Course!
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Happy 244th Birthday to the United States Navy founded on October 13, 1775 “Semper Fortis”
Reflection Park 9/11/19
Here are some woodpeckers taken in John Goldman’s backyard this year. •Male red-bellied •Male pileated •Male yellow-bellied •Male downey - Thank you John!
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Synopsis of Lake Township Minutes August 6, 2019
T
he regular monthly meeting of the Lake Township Board of Supervisors was held at the Lake Township municipal building on August 6th, 2019. The Meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Supervisors, Scottie Swingle, Timothy Jaggars and Fred Birmelin were all present. The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited. T. Jaggars moved to approve the minutes of the regular monthly meeting held on July 2nd, 2019, carried 3-0. F. Birmelin moved to approve the treasury report for July 2019, carried 3-0. Public Comment: None Subdivisions: The Hardy/ Nielson Lot consolidation was reviewed, comments from the County were corrected and deed descriptions were provided. F. Birmelin moved to approve and carried 3-0. Correspondence: 1) Lake Ariel Fire Company provided its July Activity Report showing 21 incidents. They held 2 trainings, 3 meetings and 8 work details. They noted still working on the Emergency signs for the Hideout. Fundraisers held were the annual Fireworks, 5K Run and the Firemen’s Picnic. 2) Maplewood Fire Co provided its July Activity report showing 29 alarmed responses 19 of them medical calls, they held 5 trainings. Maplewood Fire Co held their Firemen’s Picnic, Chicken
Barbeque and Silent Auction on July 20th. Roadmaster’s Report: S. Swingle reported that during the month of July most of the Township trucks were due for inspection and were taken care of. One truck needed quite a lot of work and that was handled. Mowed lawns at both Township facilities. They also are worked with Jefferson Township and South Canaan Township. A pipe issue caused by beavers was handled and cleaned up. The road crew attended a Dirt and Gravel Road program for certification and compliance with the program for any activities or work, certification is valid for 5 years. It was noted that they will be working with Salem Township also for the Sawmill Road and Batzel Road ditch work. Old Business: 1) None New Business: 1) White Goods collection will be scheduled for September 21st and October 5th, 2019 from 9am until 1pm on a motion to approve made by F. Birmelin and carried 3-0. Additional Public Comment: F. Birmelin noted that the Township Financials will adjust in the next month due to road project costs. S. Swingle moved to pay the bills and approve the payroll and to adjourn the meeting carried 3-0. Jennifer Wargo, Secretary
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Wednesdays 12:30p.m. September 4, 2019 April 15, 2020 Call Reggie (570) 698-7429 Hideout Committee Volunteers
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ommittees are an important part of our association operations. Committee members help keep our community vibrant; and, by augmenting paid staff, they save the association thousands of dollars each year. The association just wouldn’t be what it is without our active and effective committees. They deserve our sincerest thanks. However, to be successful, our association needs to cultivate fresh ideas and encourage additional resident involvement in our committees; so, we’d like your help on one of our committees. Committees give the Board a way to gather information, offer new ideas and opinions and provide a training ground for future Board members. All committees are advisory to the Board unless given specific decision-making authority by the Board or our Governing Documents. Each committee has a goal and mission statement to help it succeed as a community resource. Our association has three types of committees: • Board appointed committees, like our ECC, Discplinary, Budget and Nominating, are established by the Board for a specific purpose under the supervision of the Board. These are required by our Protective Covenants or By-Laws. They often have clearly defined power and authority. Appointments are made for a three year term; however, there are no term limits as to how many terms someone may serve. • Standing committees, such as Food and Beverage and Recreation, are ongoing and have members who have expertise with a specific area within our community. These committees generally make recommendations to the Board pertaining to the specific area. • Ad-hoc committees, such as Governing Documents, are established by the Board as needed for specific projects and tasks. When the task is complete, the committee is disbanded. So, if you’re thinking about running for the Board and want to learn a little more about the association’s operations or if you’re interested in helping improve your community, we would be thrilled to talk to you about committees and how you might be able to help. Applications are available at the POA or on our website, www. hideoutassoc.com. Feel free to contact any member of the Board or Community Manager, at (570) 698-4100, ext. 109, for more information.
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Please let our Advertisers know that you saw their ad in THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER! Want your commitee event listed in the Hideabout Newspaper and the Bi-weekly Hideabout Extra? Just call Lisa Green at (570) 630-3707 or e-mail her at lgreen@thehideout.us Free Simple Will Service for Retirees Attorney Chris Farrell has offered to volunteer his time to retired Hideout Residents for free Simple Will Service. Please contact Jill Metschulat to schedule an appointment at (570) 698-4100, ext. 109.
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Send your picture to lgreen@thehideout.us or mail to Lisa Green, Editor, 640 The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
Enjoy all of the AMENITIES that The Hideout has to offer!
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Do you want to SELL or RENT your Hideout Home? LOT to sell? ITEM to sell?
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Community Library Lake/Salem Township 518 Easton Turnpike Book Sale: Oct. 12 & 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children's Books - New/Used Adult Books - Used
Put your ad on The Hideout’s website -
Home For SALE by Owner Home For RENT by Owner LOT For Sale by Owner For SALE To advertise on these pages please call Lisa Green at (570) 630-3707
If you would like to announce your special event, e.g., graduation, wedding, please send picture and write-up to Lisa Green, Editor, 640 The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 or email: lgreen@thehideout.us
Are you a 2019 Graduate? We would love to showcase your achievements. Elementary, Middle School, High School, and College . . . We are proud of them all! Please send information to: LISA GREEN at lgreen@thehideout.us
AREA WORSHIP SERVICES ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 105 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Mass Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Father Stephen Stavoy. (570) 698-5584.
ST JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 564 Easton Turnpike, Hamlin, PA 18427. Services of Holy Communion Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Reverend Ronald R. Miller, Ph.D. (570) 689-9260.
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 334 Saint Mary’s Church Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Mass Saturday at 4:30 p.m.; Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Father Stephen Stavoy. (570) 698-5584.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 815 Church Street, Hawley, PA 18428. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Pastor William Samford. (570) 226-4835.
SALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH, (United Methodist Congregation) 613 Hamlin Highway, Hamlin, PA 18428. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Reverend Dr. Jeff Rarich. (570) 689-6011. LAKE ARIEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 110 Maple Avenue, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Sunday Service 9 a.m. Pastor Don Gillchrist. (570) 226-6713. LAKEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 431 Purdytown Turnpike, Lakeville, PA 18438. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Pastor Don Gillchrist. (570) 226-6713.
GRACE RIDGE CHURCH, 201 Tenth Street, Honesdale, PA 18431. Sunday Service 11:30 a.m., and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at The Vineyard, 761 Terrace Street, Honesdale, PA 18431. Reverend Michael Lyle. (570) 253-5451. CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 803 8 Route 435, Elmhurst Township, PA 18444. Sunday Service 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Communion on first Sunday of the month. Pastor Aaron Schappell. (570) 842-1454. FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1606 Route 507, Greentown, PA 18426. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Reverend Chè Weber. (570) 676-5861.
HAMLIN ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 613 Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Pastor Kenneth Claflin. (570) 689-2630. NEWFOUNDLAND MORAVIAN CHURCH, 985 Main Street, Newfoundland, PA 18445. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. Pastor Mark Newman. (570) 676-8201. TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL, 615 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431. Every other Friday Service 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Elliott Kleinman. (570) 253-2222. TEMPLE HESED, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA 18505. First Friday of the month Service 6 p.m., all other Fridays Service 8 p.m. Rabbi Daniel Swartz. (570) 344-7201. ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 405 Church Street, Hawley, PA 18428. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Reverend Colleen Cox. (570) 226-2411.
CANAAN BIBLE CHAPEL, 30 Hemlock Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Sunday Service 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Daniel Henwood. (570) 937-4848. Home of Canaan Christian Academy. MONASTERY OF ST. TIKHON OF ZADONSK, 175 Saint Tikhon’s Road, Waymart, PA 18472. Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. Midnight Office, Hours & Divine Liturgy and 4:30 p.m. Vespers and Matins. Satuday: 7:40 a.m. Hours & Divine Liturgy and 4 p.m. Vigil. Sunday: 9:10 a.m. Hours & Divine Liturgy and 3:50 p.m. 9th Hour, Vespins and Matins. Abbot Igumen Sergius. (570) 937-4067. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOLLISTERVILLE, 23 Pond Road, Moscow, PA 18444. Sunday Service 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Jim Sheridan. (570) 689-3071.
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CLASSIFIEDS HOMES FOR RENT
LOT FOR SALE
ELECTRICIAN
• Book your Vacation or Full Time Rentals with your Hideout Specialists, Re/Max Best. 570-698-7299/ 800-577-5005, www.hideoutbest.com, remaxbestinfo@yahoo.com
• Corner wooded lot for sale 1838 Lakeview Dr. East $995 or best offer. Please call 908-581-0190 or email aurora.deana-roga@comcast.net Owner anxious to sell. All offers considered
• ROONEY ELECTRIC Licensed & Insured Contractor serving The Hideout for over 40 yrs. NJ Lic. # EI-04624 Scranton Lic. # 1057 PA002567 (570) 698-6690.
A character is every space that you use whether it is a letter, number, punctuation mark, or blank space.
Editors note: look for their ad on our website at www.hideoutassoc.com
ATTORNEY • ATTORNEY Wills, Estates, Trusts, Probate, Closings, Divorce, DUI, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury. Alan Jones (570) 698-7505 House calls in the Hideout
Please call for Classified and Business Classified Rates at (570) 630-3707
WATERPROOFING & MOLD REMEDIATION • Do you have water coming into your basement or crawlspace? Are you tired of that damp, musty odor all the time? Does anyone suffer from allergies, but only when they’re at this home? Well don’t suffer these problems anymore, call the experts around the corner! INTEGRA-CLEAN & DRY 570-676-8862 WE CAN HELP!
All classified ads are due by the 20th of the month to run in the following month’s Hideabout. Payment is due before printing.
DON’T FORGET YOUR PHONE NUMBER!
LOCAL COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS -AMERICAN LEGION POST 807 MEETINGS - 2nd Thursday of month, 7:00 p.m. Hamlin Sr Center. Seeking members and old friends. -KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #7403 MEETING - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church Hall. -DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS WAYNE COUNTY CHAPTER #114 MEETINGS - 2nd Wednesday of month, 7:00 p.m. Cordaro’s Rest. Honesdale. John Miracle (570) 698-6816. -THRIFT SHOPPE - open 2nd & 4th Saturday of month at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Hamlin, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Free Clothing Day 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m. -ST. THOMAS MORE/ST. MARY’S FOOD PANTRY - open 2nd & 4th Wed. of every month. 9:30-11:00 a.m. -HAMLIN FIRE & RESCUE BINGO - Every Sun & Wed at Bingo Hall (behind Hamlin Fire & Rescue
on the hill). Doors open 5:00 p.m. Games start 6:00 p.m. -THE ROTARY CLUB OF HAMLIN/ Lake Ariel meets Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. at RPlace, Rte 590 in Hamlin. Public is welcome to attend. -CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP monthly meeting held every 2nd Wednesday, 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the Earl J. Simons Senior Center. Group meeting is informal and informational. Volunteer facilitators are experienced and understanding. Participants share experiences, ideas, situations, solutions, and frustrations which help you and others who attend. For more information please call (570) 253-4262. -2019 Events: Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Company 10/12 - Octoberfest - 1-6 p.m. Facebook: Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Company Official Site
To advertise in: The Hideabout Newspaper, The Hideabout Extra, on The Hideout Website, or on our TV Channel 920, please call Lisa Green at (570) 630-3707 or email her at lgreen@thehideout.us
Obituary Guidelines To submit an obituary (Hideout members only) please follow the guidelines below (350 words or less). To include a photo, please email lgreen@thehideout.us or deliver/mail to: The Hideout POA, 640 The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 • The person’s full and complete name, date of birth as well as date of death • Names of husband or wife and names of children, number of grandchildren
• Add where he or she went to school and graduated from • Services/Mass/Cemetery information.
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Have a concern? Here’s who to call
Hideout Property Owners Association 640 The Hideout Lake Ariel, PA 18436 (570) 698-4100 Fax (570) 698-9457 www.hideoutassoc.com
POA Phone Extensions (570) 698-4100
PA115089
Amenities
Dial (570) plus number Art Center...........................698-4100, ext. 164 Food & Beverage............... 698-4100, ext. 153 Main Gate........................... 698-4100, ext. 140 Main Gate Direct Line........ 630-3738 Main Lodge......................... 698-4100, ext. 155 Main Pool........................... 698-7014 Mini Golf............................. 698-4086 North Beach....................... 698-7013 North Gate.......................... 698-4100, ext. 142 North Gate Direct Line....... 630-3737 North Pool.......................... 698-7011 Quilters............................... 698-4100, ext. 156 Ski Hill................................ 698-4100, ext. 170 Woodworkers..................... 698-6269
GOULDSBORO CHIMNEY & FURNACE CLEANING CO.
(570) 676-5253 ROBERT
Departments
Dial (570) plus number Golf Maintenance...............698-6384 Maintenance....................... 698-4100, ext. 132 North Gate Emergency...... 698-6317 Recreation.......................... 698-4100, ext. 160 Fitness Center.................... 698-4100, ext. 165 Registration........................698-4100, ext. 300 Golf Pro Shop.....................698-4100, ext. 180 Public Safety Patrol Office..698-4100, ext. 145 Game Room.......................698-4100, ext. 244
Utilities RS&W..................................(570) 698-6162
Call serviced within 24 hours! Most same day!
570-906-0909
110 Gravity Road Lake Ariel, PA 18436 PA HIC # 043354 Bus. (570) 698-8797 Fax (570) 698-6721 Fully Insured Over 20 years experience
- Winterization Specialist - Guarantee No Broken Pipes - We do house checks!
Other Helpful Numbers Emergency Dial “911” State Police.........................(570) 253-7126 Geisinger CMC.................... (570) 703-8000 Geisinger, Wilkes Barre...... (570) 348-1120 Regional Hospital of Scranton.(570) 348-7100 Moses Taylor, Scranton...... (570) 770-5000 Wayne Memorial, Honesdale.........................(570) 253-8100
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Automatic Delivery
Locklin's Bottled Gas, Inc. Ask your neighbor about our service and friendly and personable office staff!
Competitive Pricing Family Owned (570) 689-7100
& Operated Hamlin, PA 18427
RAY’S TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES
•BBB Accredited Business A+ Rating •Fees 1/2 of other Accountants •BBA in Accounting •20+ Years Experience •Tax Preparation •Bookkeeping •Payroll Ray Labutis
(570) 698-7465
1002 Forest Lane POA Member
Serving The Hideout Community For Over 10 Years
CBS Construction, LLC ALL ASPECTS OF HOME REMODELING Specializing in Custom Tile Baths Check Our Facebook Page For Pics Of Completed Jobs & Inspiration! 570-352-5351 Fully Insured
Retired NYCMOS PA 025881
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Precision Tree Co. ...branching out to meet your needs!
570-241-3048 Tree Trimming & Removal Stump Grinding Storm Damage & Cleanup Landscaping Services 24 Hour Emergency Service References Available
• Free Estimates • Fully Insured Visit our website: www.precisiontreeco.yolasite.com
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ADVERTISERS’ DIRECTORY
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Ideal Home Improvement Page 22 IHOP Restaurant - Lake Ariel, PA Page 11 Integra Clean & Dry Page 15 Jake’s Carpet Page 13 James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. Page 55 Jim Histed’s Plumbing & Heating Page 67 Jocelyn Cramer - political Page 13 John T. Bolles General Contracting Page 48 John’s Italian Restaurant Page 37 JT’s Painting & Contracting Page 10 Koberlein Septic Page 37 Lamberton Sheds Page 56 Lighthouse Harbor Marina Page 14 Locklin’s Bottled Gas, Inc. Page 67 M and D Plumbing Page 10 Maiocco Excavating, Inc. Page 18 MidRise Construction Corp Page 11 Mike’s Walk-In Carpet Page 27 New Wave in Recreation Page 56 Pat Robinson - political Page 23 Physical Therapy Assoc. of NEPA Page 15 Precision Tree Co. Page 67 Ray’s Tax & Accounting Services Page 67 RE/MAX BEST Page 2 RIF’s Place Page 14 Scotty’s Services Inc. Page 37 Shingle Me Page 10 Simplify Clean, Organize, De-Clutter Page 8 St. Mary’s Villa Page 36 Superior Plus Propane Page 18 The Roof Brothers, Inc. Page 24 Tunlar Agency LLC Page 56 Vonderhey Blacktop Page 56 V & M Storage Page 12