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Life is better in a Gold Star Community OCTOBER 2020 • VOLUME 39 • ISSUE 10
640 The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA
Colors of The Hideout as fall begins... Roamingwood Park
Roamingwood Lake
Windemere Pond by Hideout member, John Goldman President's Message Community Manager's Message Chairman's Message Facilities Corner Public Safety Corner Registration Corner Communications Corner Food & Beverage Corner HOA Charts Management Team Contacts Environmental Page
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Clubhouse Menus 16, 17, 18 Employment 19 Committee Minutes 21, 31 - 33 13th Annual Andy Boandl Run 24 Recreation Corner/Events 25 - 30, 35 Golf Page 38 Puzzle Page 44, 58 Financials 50 - 53 Classifieds 53 9/11 Ceremony 55 Advertisers' Directory 60
The Bulk Garbage Day event will be October 24, 2020 from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please review the changes and rules posted on page 34.
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This Is An Urgent Message
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This Is An Official Transmission of RE/MAX Best. Reply by calling 570.698.7299
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Linda & Robert Amos
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Dramisino
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THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER
FROM JERRY RESTAINO
President’s Message
B
y the time most of you read this column the vote count for the Board of Directors election will have occurred. Either I was re-elected to a 2nd 3 year term or I was defeated in that quest. Nevertheless, every decision I made as a Director was made with one thought: is it good for the community? I never wavered from that thought/concept.
As a follow up to last month’s column about Lake Rules and boating requirements, our Public Safety Department was very aggressive in enforcing those rules. I was delighted that Lake Rules were being enforced for the safety of all boaters and swimmers. The 50+1 Committee will reconvene in the fall to continue to plan for an extravaganza for our residents. The concerns raised by some residents about activities in the Hideout will be part of a survey that will be part of the packet mailed with the annual Dues Assessment in January 2021. We are reviewing Governor Wolf’s mandate about in-person dining and serving of alcohol. We are duty bound to adhere to those mandates. For example, you cannot go to the Pub or Bistro and just order drinks. You must order a full meal and not snacks. Additionally, with a group of 8 residents, you cannot order 2 sandwiches and divide them into quarters and order your alcoholic drinks. Our rules allow for 1.5 hours from the time your order is taken to eat a meal and have a drink. You can order a 2nd drink if you are still eating. It is also against our rules to contend that a residents who owns 2 lots can eat and drink for 3 hours. The Governor’s mandates are based on common sense. Please simply practice common sense and do not create unnecessary pressure for our staff and other residents. The new Board meets on October 18th. and shortly thereafter Committee appointments will be established. For those residents who have voiced a concern about any aspect of living in the Hideout, step up to the plate and volunteer for a committee opening. Committee members are volunteers and do not receive any compensation. The same applies to all Board members. The Community Budget Review will occur on Decembers 5th, and on December 19 the Board will publicly vote on the Budget. The Budget Committee, chaired by Frank Palm, put in many hours to establish the 2021 budget. Attend those
meetings and ask questions about how your dues money is spent. Again through the efforts of master auction bidder Michael Terranova we purchased a used street sweeper, for $4,000, that will be a welcome addition to the Maintenance Department equipment. We are continuing to address the lack of needed equipment. Residents are wearing masks at Garbage/Recycling but we do need some improvement at the mailboxes. It is interesting to note that any resident that enters the POA offices is wearing a mask. Maybe we need more signage. However, we did receive a complaint that we have too many signs in the Hideout. Being proactive is always helpful. Section 2, Paragraph K of the Protective Covenants states: “Except as permitted by the Committee, no person, except Declarant shall erect or maintain upon any Lot or Improvement any sign or advertisement.” Committee refers to the Environmental Control Committee, (ECC) and Declarant refers to Boise Cascade Recreation Communities, or its successors. So clear and unambiguous are those words in italic that nothing need be used to interpret them. Nevertheless, there are a few instances of political signs (advertisement) in the Hideout. The ECC has not approved those signs, and the homeowners have been cited for violating the Protective Covenants. They paid the fine and kept the signs in place. More fines will be issued. How about a $150 fine being increased to $300, then $500 and $1000? The more devastating problem is when you allow a few to keep political sings on their properties, other residents will want to put a political sign on their lawn or house. Years ago For Sale signs were rampant in the community. That certainly gives a prospective buyer the wrong message when they visit with a realtor, friends or relative. The ECC took decisive action and those signs were removed and are not on anyone’s property. Let’s maintain what we have and what has been established for us over many years. Enforcement of rules has helped make us the premier Gold Star, 4 Season Recreational community in NEPA. Stay well and be safe Jerry ■
NOMINATIONS NEEDED The membership is requested to nominate three members for the Nominating Committee at the annual meeting. The Board of Directors is soliciting nominations beginning immediately through the date of the Annual Meeting scheduled for October 18, 2020. The Nominating Committee responsibilities include impartially vetting candidates for the Board, recruiting additional candidates if needed to meet minimum candidates, and overseeing the campaign process to insure compliance with established rules and guidelines.
FROM LARRY FROTTEN
OCTOBER 2020 • 3
Community Manager’s Message
B
y the time you read this message, Labor Day will have come and gone. Hopefully you and your family had an enjoyable summer and Labor Day. We are all aware Covid-19 is still present and continues to impose on freedoms we have all been accustomed to. We are keenly aware of the demands being put upon our members and their families. This summer we enjoyed good weather; however, the constraints put on our amenity income has provided new challenges for the administration and all our employees. The summer is usually a time when we are able to garner significant income thereby allowing for The Hideout to provide added services and benefits to our members. Unfortunately, this summer many of our amenities were restricted in their operations due to limited capacity. The restrictions imposed by the Governor’s office allowed for a maximum of 25% indoor occupancy, thereby limiting some of the amenities to 25% of production. The administration has been working the last 2 months with the Budget Committee with the goal of putting together a budget for 2021 - a daunting task given all the unknowns because of Covid-19 and the economy. A budget for 2021 has been established and approved by the Budget Committee. The budget process now requires a presentation to the Board of Directors for approval and then a presentation to the membership for their review. We would like to recognize the Budget Committee under Chairperson Frank Palm for their hard work, cooperation and advice in providing The Hideout with a needs-based budget for 2021. We also commend Debbie Tramantano, Financial Manager, for her significant contribution to the process. Debbie is new to her position and has shown remarkable skills in developing an understandable, detailed document our members will be able to review with understanding.
During the budget process, the administration provided a chart to the Budget Committee detailing a comparison of related HOA communities similar to The Hideout. These comparisons provided the Budget Committee and will provide the membership with a look at the many benefits The Hideout has as compared to some of our neighboring communities. Also provided to the committee is historical data regarding the dues’ assessments from 2015 to the proposed dues for 2021. This chart will show the proposed dues for 2021 will be an increase of 2.5%, the lowest increase in the last 6 years despite the state of our economy. The increase amounts to $3.75 per month. Both these charts are included on page 6 in the October issue of The Hideabout. The POA has held the line on salary
increases for 2020 and no across the board increases were awarded. We have also combined some functions, reducing costs. We have changed the functions of one position and outsourced the work to a local business. For the first time in memory, The Hideout has outsourced services to a local business thereby providing significant reduction in costs and continuing to promote local businesses. With the help of Mike Terranova, Chairman of the Board of Directors, we have purchased used, but well-maintained equipment. These purchases include vehicles needed by the staff to perform their duties, eliminating mileage charges. We purchased a street sweeper so that our maintenance staff can clean our streets and make them safer eliminating the need to hire outside contractors. We purchased a used skid steer and a used wood chipper, both at substantial savings. As you drive throughout the Community, members can observe some of the excellent work done on culverts and swales, all done by our maintenance staff. Much of this work in the past would have been done by outside contractors; however, with the equipment provided to our employees, this work can now be done in house for significant cost savings. We appreciate members’ understanding the amount of work needed to keep The Hideout in the proud condition it should be. Mother Nature does not always cooperate with our plans and when certain work is scheduled to be done, this schedule is thrown awry. Storm water projects are increasingly demanding and we attempt to respond as soon as possible. Some intended activities such a grass cutting and others have to be put on hold in order to address the more demanding emergencies such as storm water and storm damages. We continue to work at providing the best service to our members; however, The Hideout is a complex enterprise with many moving parts. We have heard people refer to The Hideout as a “mom and pop” small operation. We assure you this is not the case. The Hideout is a thriving, successful business providing a safe and comfortable environment for its members and their guests. We are looking forward to a Fall with cooler, enjoyable weather and hope you and your families will venture out (wearing your masks, please) to enjoying the beautiful Fall colors and the many outdoor facilities offered by our Community. Please stay safe. ■
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POA NEWS
FROM MICHAEL TERRANOVA
Chairman's Message T he amazing members of The Hideout never cease to amaze me. During the age of face coverings and social distancing, our members turned out on September 11th to honor our fallen heros. Even with no provided seating, we had a great turn out. Thank you to all who organized the event and all who attended.
I am writing this in mid September. This could possibly be my last article. My seat on the Board of Directors is one of two seats up for election. I urge all members to utilize their vote. Let’s keep The Hideout moving forward. As the liaison to the Facilities/ Public Works, I was directly involved in researching and purchasing a previously owned commercial street sweeper. I believe this will save time and money for The. Hideout. Currently to clean our parking lots and streets, we use man power. Perhaps you have seen our Maintenance staff with backpack blowers and brooms. Instead of many hours and three men, one man and a machine could cut the time down
significantly. Time is money. The Hideout spends thousands of dollars purchasing stone and gravel. Only to be washed down the road. With the addition of this sweeper some of that material can be reclaimed. Another way to save money. I would like to commend the staff at the Trash and Recycling Area. They did a great job on Labor Day weekend. The area was kept clean and there was no pileup of trash. Housekeeping has continued to do a great job of keeping our common areas clean and sanitized. Now that Governor Wolf has opened up dining to 50% capacity, please make a reservation at the Clubhouse and check out the great menu. Support our amenities. As always I ask to please be kind to one another. Be mindful of our staff while in the performance of their jobs. A little kindness certainly goes a long way. ■
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FROM HEATHER HOPKINS, FACILITIES MANAGER
Facilities Corner H appy Halloween! The weather is turning colder and the leaves are starting to change. This is a really great time of year but it still seems too early! I truly hope everyone had an amazing summer.
With the colder weather, our operations in the maintenance department have started winding down as we begin closing up some of the amenities, and preparing for winter. Our trucks, snow plows, and salt spreaders are being inspected and having repairs made where necessary so we will be ready to go when the first snow comes. The Bulk Garbage Day event will be October 24, 2020 from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please review the changes and rules that we have posted on page 34 of this month’s Hideabout.
Storm water projects are continuing. The maintenance staff has done a great job insourcing much of this work and this speaks for the skill set that we currently have with the maintenance team. We are doing our best to complete as many remediation projects as we can before the snow and ice sets in. Unfortunately we are at Mother Nature’s mercy as far as how long we will work into the fall months. Don’t let the colder temperatures stop you from getting out and enjoying all The Hideout has to offer. Hike our trails, enjoy the fall foliage around the lakes, or visit our Clubhouse and have a delicious dinner. ■
MAILBOX ADVISORY
Cluster mailboxes within The Hideout are limited. The United States Postal Service has advised The Hideout that their policy is to revoke and/or reassign the box of individuals who do not retrieve their mail for a period of three or more weeks. Please be sure to pick up your mail from your box on a regular basis. If you are unable to retrieve your mail from your box for an extended time, you should make arrangements with the Lake Ariel Post Office to have mail held or forwarded and ask how to preserve your box assignment.
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FROM JOE KOZUCH, PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
Public Safety Corner W ith the winter weather approaching quickly I would ask everyone to please slow down and allow yourself more time to reach your destination.
I would like to remind motorists that the speed limit in The Hideout is 25 mph with the exception of Antler Road, which is 15 mph. Motorists are reminded that the Public Safety Department strictly enforces the communities’ 25 mph speed limit in The Hideout with special attention given to the Safety Zones where speeding fines are doubled. To date there has been no serious motor vehicle accidents causing injury. Let’s try and keep it that way. Please be mindful of your speed and courteous to the pedestrians while driving in The Hideout. Also as a reminder with the upcoming winter weather and the need for snow plowing and snow removal members are reminded to park their vehicles no less than (5) feet from the edge of any
paved roadway in the community. The fine for parking on any street in The Hideout is $25.00. During a snow emergency the fine is elevated to $50.00. This fine is imposed not only during the snow event but also stays in effect through out the winter months when there is a need for the Maintenance Department to keep the shoulders of the roads pushed back. Members are also reminded that a major concern of the Maintenance Department during the winter snow removal season is the portable basketball hoops that seem to be popping up on the roadways especially in the cul-de sacs. All members are advised to please remove these basketball hoops which are not only hindrance to snow removal but also are a safety concern. ■
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POA NEWS
FROM VIONETTE BOURNE, REGISTRATION MANAGER
Registration Corner I t has been a bit hectic the last three months since moving from Recreation to Registration but my staff has helped immensely to iron out any kinks during my transition. Barb and Melissa, the very first faces the membership sees at Registration, have been amazing assets to me, and the Community.
Rentals have been in full swing all summer long and Debbie has handled them incredibly. Now that Fall has arrived with cooler temperatures, there still does not appear to be a slow down in rentals in The Hideout. As temperatures dip, some may be planning on heading to warmer climates for the winter. Please be sure to update your contact information with Registration. It is important that our records are current and up to date so we can contact you in the event of an emergency. Resales and new member meetings have kept us very busy in the office. There are many new faces in The
Hideout. Be sure to say hello to your new neighbors. It has come to our attention that many vehicles in The Hideout do not have a sticker on their windshield. Vehicles that are parked at any amenity can be issued a citation for not having a sticker or guest pass visible to Public Safety. If you do not have a vehicle sticker, please come in and visit us with a copy of your current vehicle registration and we will gladly issue you a sticker. October in The Hideout is full of recreational activities during the Columbus Day Weekend (Oct. 10 - 12). 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 The Hideabout Extra for dates, times, and locations of events. ■
The following Committees have vacancies:
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Budget Committee Parks & Recreation Committee Communications Committee Wildlife & Forestry Committee Public Safety Committee Lakes Committee ECC Committee Disciplinary Committee Public Works Committee
If interested, please fill out an application at the POA Office.
POA Office hours are: Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Sunday and Monday closed
Big-Time Resources Small-Town Service
OCTOBER 2020 • 5
FROM LISA GREEN, COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER
Communications Corner I hope this month finds you healthy and enjoying the crisp fall air and cooler temperatures.
In our November 2020 Hideabout, I would like to highlight the veterans of our Hideout Community and extended Community. I invite our veterans and family or friends of veterans to send a picture of them with their name and military branch to lgreen@thehideout.us or bring a photo to the POA Office (the image will be available for pick up November 1st). Please send pictures by October 20th for inclusion in our Veterans Day 2020 highlights. I would also like to ask our Hideout Members who like to cook, to send in a favorite recipe they would like to share with their fellow Hideout Members. These recipes will run in The Hideabout; I hope to receive enough that a few can run every month. Most of us have been home more than usual lately, and if you are anything like I am, you are looking for different meals to cook for dinner! Any and all recipes are welcome. The Community Relations Department is doing its best to keep the lines of communication open between the membership and Administration. To date, we have over 2700 members receiving email blasts from The Hideout. This is
a great way to keep current with information directly from the POA. If you have not signed up for email blasts, you can call the POA Office at (570) 698-4100, ext. 107. The Hideout official Facebook page, (@ Hideout Property Owners Association), updated by The Hideout POA, has 300% more likes than last month. The post reaches are almost 4000, which is up by 28%. Facebook is a quick resource to see up to date information directly from the Administration. The Communications Committee is still looking for some additional members. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please go to the POA Office to apply. Take the time to go for a drive and enjoy the colors of the season. Before we know it, the only color we will see is white from all the snow! If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can best communicate with you, please don’t hesitate to call me at (570) 630-3707 or email me at lgreen@thehideout.us. I look forward to hearing from you! ■
Wear Your Mask IT WORKS!
Social Distance The proper way to wear a mask is to always cover your nose and mouth FROM ASHLEY FONZO, FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
Food & Beverage Corner S
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ocial distancing restrictions remain in place at the Clubhouse however, we will continue to provide the same great service and meals as we always have. Governor Wolf has lifted some restrictions, allowing restaurants to accommodate 50% seating capacity beginning September 21st. I do want to remind everyone that per the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board regulations, alcoholic beverages can only be ordered with the purchase of a meal. In addition to this, the regulations, updated September 8th, restrict the sale of alcohol after 10 p.m. also beginning September 21st.
Our Chefs have been busy in the kitchen creating new dinners for every palate. Our new expanded menu has
some great options to keep you coming back for more. Or, if you would like to take it with you, our menu is always available for takeout. We are excited to say that new feature weekends will be happening every month! In September we saw Lobster Weekend. This month we have Octoberfest showcasing authentic German specialties! For the remainder of the year, our Chefs will be taking your taste buds on a flavor journey from prime rib to Holiday favorites, you won’t want to miss what’s cookin’ at The Clubhouse! ■
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A comparison of related HOA communities similar to The Hideout HOA Comparison 2020
The Hideout
Hemlock Farms
Wallenpaupack Estates
2,600 acres 2000 homes
Big Bass Lake
4,500 acres 3,271 homes 75 miles of paved roads
Annual Dues - Developed $1,805 Annual Dues - Undeveloped $1,805
Annual Dues - Developed $2,360 Annual Dues - Developed $1,807 Annual Dues - Developed $785 Annual Dues - Undeveloped $1,911 Annual Dues - Undeveloped $1,035.20 Annual Dues - Undeveloped $525 Water via Hemlock Farms, but septic tanks are responsibility of each owner Developed Lot: $117 a quarter + usage Central water and sewage included with annual Water and septic is owner's responsibility Undeveloped Lot: Water costs are incorporated dues
Annual Dues - Home $2,267.29 Annual Dues - Lot $1,727.43
Amenities offered: 24/7 Security & Emergency service (includes Fire truck and ambulance)
Amenities offered:
Sewer & Water on site via RS&W
1,292 acres 1,384 homes
Lake Naomi
2,700 acres 3,302 homes 42 miles of paved roads
within that $1,911.00 yearly dues payment
Amenities offered: 24-hour Security and Gated Entrances 3 Recreational Lakes and an additional 4 other bodies of water
Amenities offered:
Amenities offered:
1,600 acres 1,130 homes 26 miles of paved roads
Sewer and water on site via Appletree Resource group; developed lot $300/yr for sewage and $650/yr for water with special $50 assessment; undeveloped lot $200/yr sewage and $200/yr for water
4 lakes, 3 pools, 3 beaches
2 Interior lakes, borders Lake Wallenpaupack
3 lakes, 1 fishing pond
2 beaches, 1 marina, 3 recreational bodies of water
7 Outdoor Tennis Courts, 2 Indoor Tennis Courts
10 tennis courts
Tennis courts
Tennis center complex, Beach Volleyball court
6 outdoor tennis courts, 3 Volleyball courts
2 Outdoor Basketball Courts, 1 Indoor Basketball Court, Baseball Field
Baseball Fields
Clubhouse, Main Lodge
Private Country Club, Orchard House, Conference Center
2 Basketball courts
2 Beaches, 2 Pools, 9 Hole Golf Course, Pro Golf Shop, Indoor Golf 18 hole golf course Simulator Fitness Center, Library, Arcade/Game Room, Fitness Center, Hiking trails, Game rooms, Youth Mini Golf, Art Center Center, Library Indoor Sauna, Aerobics Room Hot Tub/Sauna/Steam Room facility Ski Lift/Lodge/Heating Shelter/Tubing Run/Ice Skating rink, Sledding hill Skating Rink Marina, Boat/Kayak/SUP Rentals, Kayak Launches 2 Indoor Pickle Ball Courts, 2 Outdoor Pickle Ball Handball court, shuffleboard court, Pickleball Courts Court 3 Children’s Playgrounds Playgrounds Dog Run Dog run Refuse/Recycling Center-7days/wk Refuse/Recycling Center Woodworkers Building Camping Grounds
Clubhouse
Clubhouse with restaurant and pub
Clubhouse
2 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool, 2 beaches
2 Outdoor pools, Aquatic climbing wall
1 indoor pool, 1 outdoor pool
9 Hole Golf course Craft shop, Game courts, Handboard court, Arcade room
Community center, fitness center, Game room/teen area Indoor pool with splash park
Ice skating/Rollerblading
Recreation center, Game room, hiking trail, Library Ski/Tubing hill with tow rope, ice skating on lake
Dock Rental, Marina
24 hr compactor/garbage dropoff
Bocce Courts, Horseshoe Pit
Bocce court, Shuffleboard, Volleyball courts
2 on site kitchens, 1 Pub, 1 Tiki Bar, multiple snack bars
Snackbar
Bocce Courts, Horseshoe pit
Park area with picnic tables and charcoal grills Community Garden, 2 Outdoor Pavilions,
Nature Conservancy, Art Chalet 3 Houses of Worship
Historical data regarding the dues’ assessments from 2015 to the proposed dues for 2021 Hideout P.O.A. 2021 Proposed Budget Assessment & Fund Balance Report HISTORY OF ASSESSMENTS Description
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Annual Assessment
1,155
1,190
1,225
1,240
1,300
1,355
1,410
Capital Reserve
395
400
385
355
395
395
390
New Capital Reserve
20
20
40
100
50
55
50
TOTAL
1,570
1,610
1,650
1,695
1,745
1,805
1,850
$ Increase
40
40
40
45
50
60
45
% Increase
2.6%
2.5%
2.5%
2.7%
2.9%
3.4%
2.5%
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OCTOBER 2020 • 7
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2019-2020 POA BOARD OFFICERS Jerry Restaino, President Andrew Miller, Asst. Treasurer Paul Spiese III, Vice President Lou Delli Santi, Secretary Michael Terranova, Chairman Marie Krauss, Director Richard Yocum, Treasurer Assistant Secretary Larry Frotten - lfrotten@thehideout.us Jill Metschulat - jmetschulat@thehideout.us
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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.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PAGE From: Ryan J. Hill, M.S.Ed., Assistant Community Manager and Environmental Manager The Wildlife and folks, What’s “Hiding Out” in our Forestry CommitHIts eyofficially tee, along with POA Fall! With that in mind, Community this Month? Management will there are a couple of items we would 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. Current policies indicate that 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 feeding of wildlife citation. Likewise, if setting out pumpkins please be sure to properly dispose of them if they start decomposing. • If enjoying an outdoor fire, ensure you are utilizing a manufactured device with a chimnea or screened cover. 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 a permitted fireplace, and is a citable ECC offense. • Do not blow 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. Do yourself, your neighbors, and our community’s lakes a favor by routinely removing leaves from your ditch areas. The burning of leaves in the community is not allowed. Please plan the removal of your boats by October 14th this year. As discussed in my September 2020 article, ensure your docks are properly labeled with your lot number if you are putting them into storage. This will ensure that you are all good to go for the 2021 season and are in compliance.
be hosting a native plant giveaway event to promote native planting efforts.
Where: Ice Skating Rink at the Ski Hill When: Friday October 2nd, 4PM – 7PM & Saturday October 3rd, Noon-4PM Several different species of native trees and shrubs will be provided to members in good standing, maximum of two (2) plants per lot. Please bring your member ID card and ensure a means of safely transporting your new plants. Most plants are small and easy to transport, but some species are in 3 gallon pots and are several feet tall so please plan accordingly. Educational information and tips for successful fall planting will be provided, as well as information on commonly encountered invasive/non-native plant species that might be on your lot and how to remove them. Social distancing and the wearing of face masks is required when picking up your free plants.
The Red Fox, Vulpes vulpes
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f you’ve lived in our community for any amount of time, chances are pretty good that you’ve caught a glance at a Red Fox darting through the woods. Here are some interesting facts you might not have previously known about the Red Fox: • Belongs to the same family as the dog, coyote, and wolf…. Canidae • They have extremely sharp hearing, eyesight, and sense of smell. For instance, a field mouse can be heard by a Red Fox up to 150 feet away. • Red’s average only about 8 to 12 pounds once fully mature, and appear much larger than they actually are due to their thick fur. • Are mainly nocturnal hunters, but you can routinely see them in the day time. • They are opportunistic hunters as well as scavengers, eating whatever food resources they may discover in their travels. Interestingly, they will cache away uneaten food by burying it in loose dirt. • Breeding season for Red Foxes usually occurs in February. Male foxes are referred to as “dogs” and the females as “vixens”. • Red’s typically do not seek out dens or
burrows in the wintertime, but rather prefer to sleep in the open and use their large bushy tails to keep their faces warm. • Red Foxes are unfortunately highly susceptible to mange as well as rabies and other diseases/parasites. This is often a sign, however, of an overpopulation of foxes in too small an area. • At one point in PA’s history, there were actual bounties for foxes which lead to a drastic decline in their overall population throughout the commonwealth. By 1966, bounties were abolished. • Red Foxes, and predators in general, tend to get a bad wrap in terms of impacting small game populations. From a wildlife management perspective, there always needs to be a balance of predator and prey to keep different populations of wildlife in check. More often than not, predators like Red Foxes capture and consume “surplus” game that otherwise would have died from vehicle collisions, disease, or starvation. Information courtesy of: https://www. pgc.pa.gov/Education/WildlifeNotesIndex/ Documents/foxes.pdf ■
Plant availability is limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. If not all plants are given away by Saturday October 3rd, another giveaway timeframe will be arranged and announced to the community. We are unable to deliver plants to members’ homes. Thank you and happy fall planting! Did you know that POA Management and the Wildlife & Forestry Committee are currently working on getting the entire community designated as Certified Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation? Stay tuned for updates and events to help us achieve certain milestones for this designation. Interested in getting your garden/property designated as Certified Wildlife Habitat? Contact the Environmental Manager at (570) 698-4100, ext. 122 for more details. ■
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Please keep an eye out for Spotted Lanternfly. If you suspect SLF on your property, please contact the Environmental Manager by calling (570) 698-4100, ext. 122.
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CLUBHOUSE FALL MENU *Current Government guidelines require the purchase of a meal with any purchase of alcholic beverages*
APPETIZERS 9.95
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NY STRIP STEAK • 12OZ. NEW YORK STRIP STEAK SERVED WITH MASHED POTATOES AND CHEF'S CHOICE OF VEGETABLE • 12OZ GRILLED BONE-IN, BOURBON GLAZED PORK CHOP, SERVED WITH MASHED POTATOES AND CHEF'S CHOICE OF VEGETABLE
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PORTABELLA PAPPARDELLE • SAUTÉED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS TOSSED IN CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE, SERVED OVER PAPPARDELLE PASTA
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MEATLOAF
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12
• HAND-BREADED CHICKEN CUTLET TOPPED WITH HOUSE MADE SAUCE, PARMESAN CHEESE AND FRESH MOZZARELLA SERVED WITH SPAGHETTI
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12
• CRAB CAKE WITH REMOULADE SAUCE, MASHED POTATOES AND CHEF'S CHOICE OF VEGETABLE
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• PUMPKIN MARSCAPONE RAVIOLI TOPPED WITH BROWN BUTTER SAGE SAUCE AND ROASTED PECANS
14
BOURBON PORK CHOP
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• SERVED WITH MASHED POTATOES AND CHEF'S CHOICE OF VEGETABLE
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Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer By: Joseph C. Koval, M.D., Hideout Resident
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s cooler weather arrives, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure, poisoning and death increases. With some basic knowledge, common sense, and preventive maintenance, tragedies related to CO can be avoided.
affinity for CO than oxygen. So, when we breathe in CO, it strongly binds to the hemoglobin, preventing normal oxygen binding and transport. This results in a lack of proper tissue oxygenation and, ultimately, death.
CO is called the “silent killer” because it is a non-irritating gas that you cannot smell, taste or see that can kill without warning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 400 people die in the U.S. each year from accidental CO poisoning. And, approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. visit emergency departments each year due to accidental CO poisoning.
Symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, chest pain, nausea, and vomiting, sleepiness and confusion. These symptoms are not specific and can often be confused with other illnesses such as the flu or food poisoning. The unborn, infants, and children, the elderly, people with chronic heart and lung diseases, and people with anemia are at increased risk for experiencing the effects of CO exposure. Also at risk are people who work in certain occupations such as garage mechanics, firefighters, welders, forklift operators, police officers, and taxi drivers, to name a few.
CO is produced whenever fossil fuels (gas, oil, kerosene, coal, wood) are burned. Furnaces, fireplaces, grills, stoves, and ranges, gas dryers, lanterns, cars and trucks, and small engines all produce fumes that contain CO. If these appliances and equipment are not properly used and regularly serviced, and exhaust fumes are not properly ventilated, the gas can build up indoors and can kill people and animals. Normally, we breathe in oxygen which attaches to a protein called hemoglobin found in our red blood cells. The red blood cells carry oxygen to our tissues to keep them alive and functioning. Hemoglobin has a 200 times greater
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Poisoning and death due to CO exposure can be prevented. Every home and business in which fossil fuels are burned should have CO detectors installed. Placement of the detectors, and replacement of batteries, and cleaning and replacement of the detectors themselves, should be according to the manufacturers’ recommendations. Furnaces, water heaters, space heaters, and chimneys
should be routinely inspected and serviced at the beginning of each heating season and as recommended by the manufacturer. Portable electric generators, and portable gas and kerosene heaters should never be used indoors. Likewise, grills, camping stoves, and engine powered equipment (like pressure washers and leaf blowers) should never be used indoors or inside a camper or recreational vehicle, even with windows open. Never use a gas oven to heat your home. Never close a fireplace or stove damper until the fire is completely out. Never leave a car, truck, motorcycle or snowmobile running, even for a short period of time, in an enclosed or partially enclosed space like a garage. If you suspect CO poisoning, immediately leave the enclosed area, go outside and call 911. Even minor cases of CO poisoning can cause brain, heart, and other organ damage. Depending on the severity of the CO exposure, treatment may include giving supplemental oxygen, use of a high pressure oxygen chamber, and other supportive care. You can prevent a carbon monoxiderelated tragedy by following some simple guidelines, being aware of the symptoms of CO poisoning, and acting quickly if you suspect CO poisoning. ■
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Hideout Domestic Pet Policies 1. Pets must be licensed, inoculated, leashed and kept under owner’s control at all times. 2. Dogs may be off leash when at the Dog Park Amenity. 3. To use the Dog Park Amenity, dogs must be registered annually. 4. It is the responsibility of the owner of the pet to clean up and remove animal excrement of their pet. 5. Dogs are only allowed at the Dog Park and Walking Trail, if they are registered with the POA, the owners pick up after their pets, and they are leashed at all times with the exception of the Dog Park. (Exception: Guide Dogs) 6. It shall be a violation of Hideout Rules for any property owner, including their family, guests or renters to shelter or maintain more than five (5) pets (Dog and Cats combined total) on any Hideout property/ dwelling lot unit. All puppies and kittens over the set limit of five (5) shall be properly removed by the tenth week of birth. a. All pets must be registered (NonFee) through the Hideout POA on a annual basis (see annual POA Registration Form). This registration does not pertain to the Dog Park amenity. All pets must be licensed from their State of origin including proper current vaccinations as required by law.
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Environmental Control Committee Minutes of Meeting - 9/11/2020 Call to Order at: 3:00PM Pledge of Allegiance: 3:02Pm Present: Jeffrey Ross, Larry Lieberher, Andy Vuolo, Heather Hopkins, Dennis Polhamus, Tina Fairfax Excused: Paul Spiese Guests: None The Hideout POA Motion to approve the meeting minutes of 9/11/2020 by: Jeff Ross Seconded by: Larry LieberherEnvironmental Control Committee All in favor: All Agenda Friday, 9/11/2020
Permits issued by ECC Permitting Officer Dennis Polhamus: Lot/Street
Type
Owner
3145 Hidden Lake Dr
Shed
Vatter
Approved Yes No Y
3656 Hemlock Ct
Driveway
Smith
Y
274 Parkwood Dr
Shed
Hachikian
Y
1284 Brookfield
Home Addition
Yocum
Y
1284 Brookfield
Shed
Yocum
Y
3349 Northwoods Ter
Detached Garage
Pickrodt
Y
863 Deerfield Rd
New Deck
Goldshmidt
Y
863 Deerfield Rd
Screen Porch
Goldschmidt
Y
2508 Oak Rd
New Deck
Dolan
Y
2508 OakRd
Screen Porch
Reason
Contractor
Updated As Built As Built Attached As Built Attached
Lamberton Vonderhey Allen Builders Chapman Exterior structures
Review Driveway Color Sample
Chapman Ron Barillo Ron Barillo JTs Construction
Dolan
Y
4365 Wedge Dr
Driveway
Leone
Y
Miaocco
1869 Windemere
New Deck
DeBarr
Y
Brothers
New Deck
Cruciani
Y
2239 Highpoint 2089 Glennwood 2363 Tanglewood
New Deck New Dock
Reid Bythell
Y Y
JTs Construction
Brothers Brothers Boogertman
Permits for Review:
Review/Discussion 1. Staff Changes 2. Updated ECC Citation CommitteeProcess Meeting Friday, 9/11/2020 3. Spread sheet Updates Review/Discussion 4. Andy Vuolo Departure New Business: No new business to discuss Motion to adjourn: Larry Lieberher Seconded by : Andy Vuolo All in favor All Meeting ended at: 3:56Pm ■
Any 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!
Please let our local businesses know that you saw their ad in THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER! Online Gate Access Hideout Members can register guests online. No need 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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very year, the Hamlin Hawgs, a motorcycle family local to North Eastern Pennsylvania, dedicates an annual fundraising event for various charities or someone in need. This year the 13th annual Andy Boandl Run was held on Sunday afternoon, August 30th. The 13th annual event fundraising recipient was held for a Lake Ariel and Hideout resident named Angelina Freda, who is a remarkable and young woman. Angelina recently graduated from Western Wayne High School and: We are saddened to say that at the young age of 18, Angelina is battling brain cancer and all of the side affects that come with this unpredictable, terrible disease. The idea of the Hamlin Hawgs originated with the tragic death of Mike “Beamer” Madden in 1991. Beamer’s sudden death hit his friends extremely hard, which provoked them to come together in his honor as a small, tight-knit group and do whatever they could to help others in need. Andy Boandl became the President of this charitable group. Together they participated in many charity motorcycle runs, including the Geisinger’s Children’s Hospital Run and the Ledgedale Fire Department’s Diver Down Run. Not too long after, under Andy’s leadership, the riders organized a charity run of their own for a family with a young child suffering from cancer. The group of friends often spoke about establishing themselves as a legitimate, fundraising riding group and naming their group “The Hamlin Hawgs”. Suddenly in the spring of 2007, Andy Boandl was diagnosed with cancer. The outlook was not promising. After the shock of his diagnoses, Andy was more determined and motivated than ever to do what he dreamt of - establish the Hamlin Hawgs as their own charity team. In the fall of 2007, the Hamlin Hawgs held their first official meeting and with its success, the group was able to donate, ride and fundraise ever since. It started
with a Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Andy with numerous local businesses donating everything from the food, to gift certificates and raffle prizes. The dinner was a tremendous success, an event beyond anything they had imagined. When Andy passed away in 2008, the Hamlin Hawgs stayed together and renamed their annual riding fundraiser to “The Andy Boandl Run” in his honor. Every year, they have continued to raise money for a person or family in need. This year marks the 13th year of this charity ride. The community came together yet again, even during a global pandemic, to show their support in this great event. With COVID-19 restrictions in place, planning the event was not an easy execution. Many things had to be changed in order to host an event this notorious and large and be able to raise money for Angelina and her family. I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to all who made this annual event possible, even during this restricting time. The Hideout community and surrounding area was very generous and the event was a success. To the Hamlin Hawgs and The Ledgedale Fire Hall, we want to thank you for all of the incredible things you have done and continue to do. It’s no doubt that this year was a tough one for everybody, so for the community to be so generous is simply amazing, inspiring and appreciated. Andy Boandl was my father and I know first that it’s not easy for a family to go through something like this. I also am the Recreation Manger at The Hideout and appreciate what a great place this is to live and work. The Hideout is always willing to lend a helping hand, and that is a quality that really shows what we at The Hideout are all about. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at next year’s annual Andy Boandl Run!
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T H E H I D E A B O U T - S E C T I O N 2 - O C TO B E R 2 0 2 0 The Hideout 2020 Fishing Derby
The 2020 Hideout Fishing Derby was held bright and early on Saturday, September 5th. We couldn’t have asked for a better morning; the lake was still, the weather was beautiful, the fish were biting. The event was broken into two groups: 16 years of age and older and people under 16 years. Six younger contestants and 25 adults registered for this free event. Contestants were given five hours to fish on Roamingwood Lake and at noon, the winners were awarded. The Fishing Derby is always a fun, free, family event where all family members can participate. We hope to see you on the lake next year for the 2021 Hideout Fishing Derby!
The Hideout 2020 Boat Regatta
Aloha! This year The Hideout went with the theme “Aloha!” for their annual Boat Regatta. The 2020 Regatta took place in the afternoon on Saturday, September 5th at Roamingwood Lake and Marina. Contestants had the option to decorate their boats, their jet skis, and their docks with anything that they felt fell under the category “Aloha”. Contestants used faux palm trees, grass skirts, leis, flowers, and bright colors to stand out to the judges. Spectators watched the luau-looking contestants from the Marina, Roamingwood Park, on their boats and from all areas of the Roamingwood shore. A total of six docks, seven boats, and two jet skis registered for this free event. The judges split the contestants into two groups: powerboats and lake front docks. The Miller Family took first prize for the powerboats with their creative “Moana” themed display. The family’s powerboat was decorated with a large, white, triangular sail with a red swirl, almost identical to the sail in the popular Disney movie “Moana”. The Blit family took first prize for the lake front docks. They showed their creativity by wearing bright colored clothes and decorating their resort-looking property with leis, tiki torches, and even a real-life Tiki Bar, complete with a vibrant Tiki Bar sign. Congratulations to both families and thank you to all who participated and spectated. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s 2021 Hideout Boat Regatta! Have a good idea for next year’s theme? Call Recreation at 570-630-3733.
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The Nubia Malkin Art Center
NUBIA MALKIN ART CENTER (NMAC) - Hours 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday; 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday; 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. DUE TO COVID 19, MOST EVENTS WILL REQUIRE RESERVATIONS. Please call 570-698-4100, ext. 164. PRINCIPLES OF ART - Starting in October with separate classes for kids and adults. For more information, please read accompanying article. OPEN SESSION - Every Wednesday - 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. - All artists, whatever your medium, are welcome to come and meet with other artists.
SPECIAL DATES IN OCTOBER CRAFTS WITH MARIE – OCTOBER 7th -11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. HOLIDAY CERAMIC WEEKEND – OCTOBER 10th and 11th – 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Prepare for your Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas ceramic decorating and gift giving. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. STAINED GLASS CLASS – OCTOBER 14th - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. $20.00 per person, for beginners and those with some experience. Ages 12 (with an adult) and up. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. SURVIVING RETIREMENT – OCTOBER 21ST, Third Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. ACRYLIC POUR – OCTOBER 30th – 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $20.00 per person. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, COSTUMES OPTIONAL. Let’s party!! PUMPKIN PAINTING – OCTOBER 31st – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Real pumpkins, acrylic paints! Have fun with it! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, COSTUMES OPTIONAL.
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PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF ART Learn the Principles and Elements of Art. Six weeks of stand alone lessons on the concrete principles and the elements of art to carry out your vision. We will explore the principles of balance, unity, rhythm, pattern, movement, contrasts, and emphasis; and the elements to use to attain a pleasing product. We will practice the elements of texture, form, shape, space, line, and an extensive color and value lesson to help you get the affects you want. You will take home your practices each week as well as informative handouts. These basic lessons can be useful in many mediums.
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FROM JOHN BOANDL, RECREATION MANAGER
Recreation Corner T he end of the summer 2020 has evoked many emotions: good, bad, happy, and sad. The summer is always a time when it’s “all hands-on deck” for the Recreation Department. Every year, we bring in seasonal staff, lifeguards, and aquatics office staff while trying to give every Hideout community member an amazing experience during our peak-season. As fall approaches, we have some employees leave for college, work, and eventually fulltime careers that are not affiliated with The Hideout. With that being said, we get to watch these valuable people grow into great men and women. Their absence will be felt as we continue to our next season, but I personally could not be any more proud of my summer staff, as we dealt with a mass amount of adversity and trying times this year.
Recreation has received an abundance of support from The Hideout in terms of training and certification for our staff. The Hideout has generously paid for certain lifeguard certifications, re-certifications, waterfront certifications and CPR/AED classes. These certifications are vital when it comes to keeping and retaining a solid, experienced, and knowledgeable staff. As we closeout the summer season, we are diligently communicating with other departments of The Hideout and our community members to see how we can improve upon our procedures, events,
rules and regulations for next year. We are very pleased with the way things are currently running, but there is always room for improvement. I want to take this time to recognized and appreciate the work that Jillian Lambdin and Claire Pfaeffle have done during this summer season at The Hideout. Jill and Claire are The Hideout’s Co-Aquatics Coordinators who, although have left for the time being, have grown so much as individuals and professionals since the beginning of this unexpected, different, uncanny peak summer season. They both started as lifeguards and swim team members at The Hideout and have taken their passion for aquatics and management to the next level over the last few months. They truly stepped up to the plate when times became tough and dealt with a lot of changes, new members, new guests and new procedures to the best of their ability. It wasn’t always easy to accommodate everyone at times, but these two admirable young ladies helped make the summer enjoyable for not only our members, but our staff as well. They both have a ton of leadership and pride to show and will no doubt have very bright, successful futures. Thank you Jill and Claire.
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proud of our seasonal staff and look forward to continue to do great things with our full-time staff. Together we truly make The Hideout a better place to live and play, and this department is better for all that we endured over the summer. Please look through The Hideabout Newspaper, The Hideabout Extra, and social media platforms for upcoming events. Follow us at Facebook.com/ theHideoutPOA or on Instagram @hideoutrecreation. ■
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October Recreation Activities Thurs. Oct. 1
Wed.
Oct. 14 Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly)
Thurs. Oct. 1 Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly)
Wed.
Oct. 14 Last day for Motor Boats on Roamingwood Lake
Fri. Oct. 2 Hip-Hop Dance Classes w/ Rebekah Ciannella 10am-11am Aerobics Room $10 per person
Thurs. Oct. 15 Open Play Pool/Billiards lower level of Clubhouse 1pm-4pm (Weekly)
Fri. Oct. 2 Free (Weekly)
Fri. Oct. 16 Hip-Hop Dance Class w/ Rebekah Ciannella 10am-11am Aerobics Room $10 per person
Fri.
Open Play Pool/Billiards lower level of Clubhouse 1pm-4pm
Intermediate Pickleball Lesson w/ Pat 12pm-1pm RSC Indoor Courts
Oct. 2 Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly)
Fri. Oct. 2 (Weekly)
Open Play Pickleball 1pm-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person
Sat.
Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC Courts (Weekly)
Oct. 3
Thurs. Oct. 15 Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly)
Fri. Oct. 16 Intermediate Pickleball Lesson w/ Pat 12pm-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free (Weekly) Fri.
Oct. 16 Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly)
Sat. Oct. 3 (Weekly)
Zumba w/Ashley 9am-10am in the Aerobics Room $10 per person
Fri. Oct. 16 Open Play Pickleball 1pm-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Weekly)
Sat.
Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly)
Sat. Oct. 17 Zumba w/ Ashley 9am-10am in the Aerobics room $10 per person (Weekly)
Sat. Oct. 3 Free (Weekly)
Beginner Pickleball Lessons w/ Pat 1pm-2pm RSC Indoor Courts
Sat.
Oct. 17 Tennis Clinics/Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)
Sat.
Oct. 3
Indoor Court prepaid bookings Saturday evenings 5pm-8pm (Weekly)
Sat.
Oct. 17 Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly)
Sat.
Oct. 3
Movie Night 6-8pm at Roamingwood Park
Sat. Oct. 17 Beginner Pickleball Lesson w/ Pat 1pm-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free (Weekly)
Sun.
Oct. 4
Mini Golf Open 8am-3pm
Sat.
Oct. 17 Indoor Court prepaid bookings Saturday evenings 5-8pm
Sun.
Oct. 4
Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC Courts (Weekly)
Sat.
Oct. 17 Fall Festival 11am-3pm at Laurel Park $3 per person*
Mon.
Oct. 5
Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly)
Sun.
Oct. 18 Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)
Mon.
Oct. 5 Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly)
Sun.
Oct. 18 Mini Golf Open 8am-3pm - Closing for the Season*
Mon.
Oct. 5
Walking for Wellness 4pm-5pm at RSC Indoor Courts (M, W, Thurs.)
Mon.
Oct. 19 Open Play Pool Lower level of Clubhouse 6pm-9pm (Weekly)
Mon.
Oct. 5
Open Play Pool/Billiards lower level of Clubhouse 6pm-9pm (Weekly)
Mon.
Oct. 5
After School Open Gym 3:15pm-5:00pm (Weekly M, W, Thurs.)
Tues. Oct. 20 Open Play Pickleball 1pm-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Weekly)
Oct. 3
Tues. Oct. 6 (Weekly)
Open Play Pickleball 1pm-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person
Tues. Oct. 6 Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly) Wed.
Oct. 7
Crafters 1pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)
Wed.
Oct. 7
Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly)
Wed. Oct. 7 Chair Yoga w/ Ruth Piptone 10:30am-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly) Thurs. Oct. 8 (Weekly)
Open Play Pool/Billiards lower level of Clubhouse 1pm-4 pm
Thurs. Oct. 8 Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly) Fri. Oct. 9 Hip-Hop Dance Class w/ Rebekah Ciannnella 10am-11am Aerobics Room $10 per person Fri. Oct. 9 Free (Weekly)
Intermediate Pickleball Lesson w/ Pat 12pm-1pm RSC Indoor Courts
Fri.
Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly)
Oct. 9
Fri. Oct. 9 (Weekly)
Open Play Pickleball 1pm-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person
Sat. Oct. 10 Zumba w/ Ashley 9am-10am in the Aerobics room $10 per person (Weekly) Sat.
Oct. 10 Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly)
Sat.
Oct. 10 Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly)
Sat. Oct. 10 Beginner Pickleball Lesson w/ Pat 1pm-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free (Weekly) Sat.
Oct. 10 Indoor Court prepaid bookings Saturday evenings 5pm-8pm (Weekly)
Sat.
Oct. 10 Flea Market 9am-3pm at Laurel Park Campgrounds (No Rain Date)*
Sun.
Oct. 11 Mini Golf Open 8am-3pm
Sun.
Oct. 11 Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly)
Sun.
Oct. 11 Salvation Army Collection RSC MPR 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.*
Mon.
Oct. 12 Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly)
Mon.
Oct. 12 Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly)
Mon. Oct. 12 Walking for Wellness 4pm-5pm at RSC Indoor Courts (Mon., Wed., Thurs.) Mon.
Oct. 12 Open Play Pool/Billiards lower level of Clubhouse 1pm-4pm (Weekly)
Tues. Oct. 13 Open Play Pickleball 1pm-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Weekly) Tues.
Oct. 13 Mini Golf Open 8am-8pm (Weekly)
Wed.
Oct. 14 Crafters 1pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)
Wed. Oct. 14 Chair Yoga w/ Ruth Piptone 10:30am-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly)
Wed. Oct. 21 Chair Yoga w/ Ruth Piptone 10:30am-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly) Wed.
Oct. 21 Crafters 1pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)
Thurs. Oct. 22 Open Play Pool/Billiards lower level of Clubhouse 1pm-4pm (Weekly) Fri. Oct. 23 Hip-Hop Dance Class w/ Rebekah Ciannella 10am-11am Aerobics Room $10 per person Fri. Oct. 23 Intermediate Pickleball Lesson w/ Pat 12pm-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free (Weekly) Fri. Oct. 23 Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Weekly) Sat. Oct. 24 Zumba w/ Ashley 9am-10am in the Aerobics Room $10 per person (Weekly) Sat. Oct. 24 Beginner Pickleball Lesson w/ Pat 1pm-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free (Weekly) Sat.
Oct. 24 Children’s Halloween Party 1pm at the RSC Details to TBD
Sat.
Oct. 24 Hideout 5K, 10:00 a.m.
Sun.
Oct. 25 Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly)
Mon.
Oct. 26 Open Play Pool lower level of Clubhouse 6pm-9pm (Weekly)
Tues. Oct. 27 Open Play Pickleball 1pm-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Weekly Tues., Fri.) Wed. Oct. 28 Chair Yoga w/ Ruth Piptone 10:30am-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly) Wed.
Oct. 28 Crafters 1pm at Quilters room (Weekly)
Thurs. Oct. 29 Open Play Pool lower level of Clubhouse 1pm-4pm (Weekly) Fri. Oct. 30 Hip-Hop Dance Class w/ Rebekah Ciannella 10am-11am Aerobics Room $10 per person Fri. Oct. 30 Intermediate Pickleball Lesson w/ Pat 12pm-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free (Weekly) Fri. Oct. 30 Open Play Pickleball 1pm-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Weekly Tues., Fri.) Sat. Oct. 31 Zumba w/ Ashley 9am-10am in the Aerobics Room $10 per person (Weekly) Sat. Oct. 31 Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly) Sat. Oct. 31 Beginner Pickleball Lesson w/ Pat 1pm-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free (Weekly) Sat.
Oct. 31 Indoor Court prepaid bookings Saturday evenings 5pm-8pm (Weekly)
Sat.
Oct. 31 Halloween Trunk or Treat 5:30pm at Location and details TBD
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November Recreation Activities Sun. Nov. 1 Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly) Mon. Nov. 2 Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Mon. Nov. 2 Walking for Wellness 4pm-5pm at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Mon., Wed., Fri) Mon. Nov. 2 Fitness Center Reverts to Winter Hours Mon. Nov. 2 RSC Tennis Pass begins Mon. Nov. 2 RSC Pickleball Contracts begin Mon. Nov. 2 After School Open 3:15pm-5:00 p.m. (Weekly Mon., Wed., Thurs.) Mon. Nov. 2 Open Play Pool lower level of Clubhouse 6pm-9pm (Weekly) Tues. Nov. 3 Open Play Pickleball 1pm-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Weekly Tues., Fri.) Wed. Nov. 4 Chair Yoga w/ Ruth Piptone 10:30am-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly) Wed. Nov. 4 Crafters 1pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) Thurs. Nov. 5 Open Play Pool lower level of Clubhouse 1pm-4pm (Weekly) Fri. Nov. 6 Hip-Hop Dance Class w/ Rebekah Ciannella 10am-11am Aerobics Room $10 per person Fri. Nov. 6 Intermediate Pickleball Lesson w/ Pat 12pm-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free (Weekly) Fri. Nov. 6 Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Weekly Tues., Fri.) Sat. Nov. 7 Zumba w/ Ashley 9-10am in the Aerobics room $10 per person (Weekly) Sat. Nov. 7 Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly) Sat. Nov. 7 Beginner Pickleball Lesson w/ Pat 1pm-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free (Weekly) Sat. Nov. 7 Indoor Court prepaid bookings Saturday evenings 5pm–8 pm (Weekly) Sun. Nov. 8 Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly) Mon. Nov. 9 After School Open Gym 3:15pm-5:00pm (Weekly Mon., Wed., Thurs.) Mon. Nov. 9 Open Play Pool lower level of Clubhouse 6-9pm (Weekly) Wed. Nov. 11 Crafters 1pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) Wed. Nov. 11 Chair Yoga w/ Ruth Piptone 10:30am-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly) Wed. Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day Holiday Thurs. Nov. 12 Open Play Pool lower level of Clubhouse 1pm-4pm (Weekly) Fri. Nov. 13 Hip-Hop Dance Class w/ Rebekah Ciannella 10am-11am Aerobics Room $10 per person Fri. Nov. 13 Open Play Pickleball 1pm-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.) Sat. Nov. 14 Zumba w/ Ashley 9am-10am in the Aerobics Room $10 per person (Weekly)
Sat. Nov. 14 Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly) Sat. Nov. 14 Indoor Prepaid evening bookings 5pm-8pm (Weekly) Sun. Nov. 15 Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly) Mon. Nov. 16 After School Open Gym 3:15pm-5:00pm (Weekly Mon., Wed., Thurs.) Mon. Nov. 16 Open Play Pool lower level of Clubhouse 6pm-9pm (Weekly) Tues. Nov. 17 Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Weekly Tues., Thurs.) Wed. Nov. 18 Chair Yoga w/ Ruth Piptone 10:30am-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly) Thurs. Nov. 19 Open Play Pool lower level of Clubhouse 1pm-4pm (Weekly) Fri. Nov. 19 Hip-Hop Dance Class w/ Rebekah Ciannella 10am-11am Aerobics Room $10 per person (Weekly) Fri. Nov. 20 Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Weekly Tues., Thurs.) Sat. Nov. 21 Zumba w/ Ashley 9am-10am in the Aerobics Room $10 per person (Weekly) Sat. Nov. 21 Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly) Sat. Nov. 21 Indoor Court prepaid evening books 5pm-8pm (Weekly) Sun. Nov. 22 Tennis Clinics & Lessons at RSC Indoor Courts 10am-4pm (Weekly) Mon. Nov. 23 Open Play Pool lower level of Clubhouse 6pm-9pm (Weekly) Tues. Nov. 24 Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Weekly Tues., Thurs.) Wed. Nov. 25 Chair Yoga w/ Ruth Piptone 10:30am-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly) Wed. Nov. 25 Crafters 1pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) Thurs. Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Recreation Office Closed Fri. Nov. 27 Hip-Hop Dance Class w/ Rebekah Ciannella 10am-11am Aerobics Room $10 per person Fri. Nov. 27 Intermediate Pickleball Lesson w/ Pat 12pm-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free (Weekly) Fri. Nov. 27 Children’s Bingo 1pm at RSC Multi-purpose Room* Fri. Nov. 27 3-Point Shootout Tournament 3pm in the RSC Indoor Courts* Fri. Nov. 27 Teen & Adult Ping Pong Tournament, 7pm at the RSC MPR* Sat. Nov. 28 Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly) Sat. Nov. 28 Beginner Pickleball Lesson w/ Pat 1pm-2pm RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly) Sat. Nov. 28 Indoor Court prepaid bookings Saturday evenings 5pm-8pm (Weekly) Sat. Nov. 28 Holiday Craft Fair 9am-3pm at the Lodge* Sat. Nov. 28 Family Flag Football 3pm at South Recreation Baseball Field Sat. Nov. 28 Mixed Doubles Mixer 7pm-9pm at RSC Sun. Nov. 29 Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly) Mon. Nov. 30 Open Play Pool lower level of Clubhouse 6pm-9pm (Weekly)
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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.
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Hideout Woodworkers Business Meeting - 8/11/20
A meeting of the Hideout Woodworkers was called to order at approx. 7 pm on 8/11/2020 at the woodworker shop by Ken Wenz. Pledge of Allegiance: The group said the pledge of allegiance to open the meeting. Sickness and Distress. Bob Daly is going for surgery on his toe. Correspondence There was none. Prior Meeting Minutes. Ray Lubanski read the meeting minutes from the last meeting held on 7/14/20. The meeting minutes were accepted and seconded for the report as read.
Old Business: The Rebhune classic is still on. The exact date has yet to be determined. The group may decide to go to eat after the classic on an informal basis. John Gaspari will follow up on the date and coordinate the activities. The Wednesday golf sessions may be extended. All is going well there. Christmas toy project is cancelled. Shop Needs. Nothing at this time. New Business. A training class is scheduled for Saturday 8/16/20. The shop will be closed during this time.
A shop clean up is scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2020 from 9am – Noon. The meeting was adjourned at Treasurer’s report. Dave Dimmick read the Treasurer’s Report. approximately 7:22 pm. Next meeting is on The report was accepted and seconded as 9/8/20. read.
4. Be Visible 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.
5. Be Predictable 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.
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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Communications Committee Draft Meeting - 8/18/20 Minutes of Communication Committee Meeting – August 18, 2020 Called to order at 11:40 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance Attendance: Terri Letteratis, Eileen Simon, Judy Britton, Lyle Britton, Bernadette Zumbo, Lisa Green, Community Relations Manager, Lou Delli Santi, Board Liason Items of Discussion: Lisa advised us that the renter packet’s had been updated with all new pertinent information by the Registration Department. New garbage regulations were discussed and the need to keep control of the garbage in order to reduce costs. There was a discussion about the littering problem in The Hideout which has gotten extremely worse in recent times. It was suggested that additional signs be erected which indicate that video evidence will be accepted for the
issuance of fines .
The “New Member Packets” were reviewed and updated with important phone numbers. Since many things have changed in The Hideout over the years, the question was asked if existing homeowners can get a new member packet. Lisa will check on this with registration. Fire pit regulations should be published in the Hideabout and also be included in new member packets. There has been some miscommunication regarding the renting of the OSC and the responsibilities of the departments involved leaving members without the requested items for their events. A clear understanding needs to be established between these departments. Lisa will follow up. Meeting adjourned at 12.50 Next meeting has not yet been scheduled
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Public Works Committee
Meeting Minutes - September 9, 2020 Call to Order: The meeting began at 10:00 Pledge of Allegiance Present: Robert Addieg, Andy Vuolo, Rich Maxwell, Michelle Popadynec, Laura Rusnak, Rich Straczynski, John Thompson, Heather Hopkins – Facilities & Environmental Manager, Tina Fairfax – Facilities Coordinator, Craig Rafaniello – Maintenance Supervisor, Michael Terranova – Board Liaison Excused: N/A Minutes from meeting on August 12, 2020 for approval. Any changes, questions or comments: The minutes were approved with no changes. DISCUSSION Heather informed the committee of the following: Department Restructure/Staffing: Heather informed the committee that the following changes have been made to the Environmental/Maintenance Department. • Jake Burns: has transferred from Environmental to Maintenance • Tina Fairfax: has transferred to the position of ECC Admin Assistant • Desiree Detres: has been transferred to the position of Maintenance Admin Clerk Stormwater: We are heading in a good direction. • Roamingwood Road (3 phases) a. Swale/Culverts across the road have been done in-house) b. Tie-in’s to catch basins will be done mostly inhouse. c. Greg Kovaleski has been contracted to complete project. • Lakeview Drive West/Maplewood coinciding with Lakeview Drive East is awaiting engineered drawings. Rich S. asked about having a master stormwater plan to use as an enforcement plan. Heather informed the committee that she has been going through all current Stormwater information to determine what has been done and how to move forward. Amenity Openings: Gov. Wolf recently announced that restaurants will be able to open at 50% capacity with SelfCertification and no alcohol served after 10:00 pm. Ski Hill: Working on the finishing touches to the Magic Carpet (Handrails). Also working on the waterline project. A new Side by side ATV has bee purchased. The towers are almost painted. Line Painting: A proposal has been sent out for this project. Awaiting response.
Main Gate Entrance: The owner of Lake Genero been spoken to. It has been determined that repairs to the parking lot will have to be made. The rest of the project is moving forward. Standing Water at North Gate: Heather informed the committee that she has with Sam Wilmot regarding this issue and two different scenarios have been suggested but that both will be costly. She is awaiting numbers. Committee Member Comments: Michelle P. informed the committee that the storm grate by the Main Gate Mailbox area needs to be filled in, and that the concrete at the dump area is broken. These issues pose a trip factor. She also informed the committee that the lines around the walking path are faded and the marina wall has more cracks than before. This is unsightly.
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Lakes Committee Minutes August 29, 2020 Chair: Iggy Rivera Members: Steve Flapan, Bob Kravetz, Arnie Milidantri, Judy Restaino, Jeff Silverman (Zoom: Kent Fairfield, Karen Greenfeld, Jim McLoone, Rick Nolte) Staff: Ryan Hill, Patrick Rohr Board: Andrew Miller Guest: Donald Mutch The meeting was called to order at 9:01 followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written with a motion by B. Kravetz, a second by J. Silverman and approval by all.
PUBLIC SAFETY BOAT PATROL: P. Rohr reported that there were 22 citations over the course of the summer: fireworks, 100’ violations, oversized watercraft, forged documentation. There was one boat incident that required medical aid: a big wake from a boat caused the passenger on a jet ski to fall off and hit her head. Quite a few docks still do not have the required lot numbers, and because of Rich S. asked Heather to think about a problem, Rec had not received the 2020 how the committee could best assist her boat stickers on time so there were many and let them know at the next meeting. issues with incorrect stickers. A. Milidantri once again complained about Andy V. informed the committee that kayaks crossing the middle of the lake on there are two deep holes on Split Rail busy weekends and at times just sitting on the side of the road as well as a hole there. Rentals should be told to stay within 100’ of shore. at the North Mailboxes that needs to be I. Rivera stated that some kayaks on the filled. racks at Deerfield have expired stickers, Andy also tendered his resignation from and owners should be notified. FISHERIES SURVEY VIA PRINCETON the committee. The committee wished HYDRO: him good luck in his future endeavors. The 2020 Fisheries survey should be received on September 8th and will be Bob A. informed the committee that a shared with the committee. If a stocking number of machines at the Woodworkers is recommended, we will coordinate with shop are very old and need to be Schultz’s fish hatchery and use some of the replaced, (i.e. plainer/table saw). Mike T. $5000 in the budget. ACT 13 + GROWING GREENER GRANT: asked for a list so he can begin looking Today this project was finalized by the for new/used equipment. budget committee to get this moved forward. Between both grants, we have Rich M. asked if there are any plans approximately $323,910.00 reimbursable for renovation of the N. Gate Guard funding available. The Hideout is committed House. Heather informed him that it is to $119,240.00 in match funding between ibn the 2021 Budget proposal. He also both grants (money we will not see back.) informed that there are paint drippings PH is projecting $314,412.20 which in the dumpster area that needs to be includes a 20% construction contingency. covered up. He went on to complement Project estimations were originally at $267,181.00 but we want to add in some the trash/recycling workers as well as the entire Maintenance staff for the great extra funding just to be safe. Next step is to confirm timelines on reimbursement job they are doing. through the state and to initiate the bid process. We are looking at a June 30, Laura R brought up the issue of the road 2021, deadline for the project. cracking. Heather informed her that BIOCHAR: money to address this issue is being Mike Hartshorne with PH checked with PA looked at for the 2021 budget. DEP on the use of BioChar to confirm any regulatory concerns and was told it would require a Waiver 12. We need to wait for Mike T complimented the Maintenance more specifics on what that means. R. Hill crew for their great work and advised the committee that a used Pelican Street is budgeting $426.60 for a pilot test in 2021. He also talked to MicroBac who would do Sweeper has been purchased. the testing for $146.00 and is also waiting for a quote from Quantum Labs. HURRICANE ISAIAS/STORMWATER Motion to adjourn: 10:00 am BMP’S/ENHANCEMENT AROUND LAKES: Motion by: Rick S. Hurricane Isaias made its impact in NEPA Second by: Laura R. around Tuesday, August 4th. Facilities opened the side weir gate that Monday to begin dewatering and the lower level Next meeting: 10:00 AM, October 14, gates slightly as well. Dam Safety warned 2020 ■
all dam owners that 24 hour surveillance should occur for all dams until the storm and subsequent flooding subsided. R. Hill inspected all three dams throughout the business day on the 4th and then again during the evening and early morning hours on the 5th. Roamingwood rose about 2’ and the others about 2”. Facilities is working on some swale upgrades/stormwater enhancements, and the next focal point involves a drainage channel from Grandview Drive to Lakeview East to Roamingwood Road. ENTRANCE POND: Gravel access ramp should be installed by the end of the season. BROOKS SPILLWAY: $20,000.00 is in the 2021 capital project list for this rehabilitation project. WOOD DUCK NESTING BOXES: 4/6 boxes showed activity this season. The ones below Roamingwood discharge and the one at Windemere will be repositioned. INVASIVE TO NATIVE PLANT INITIATIVE: R. Hill is planning on stockpiling native plants at the ski hill ice skating rink with the giveaway being in late September or early October. MICROBAC LABS: The Microbac test results were reported. If we ever exceed the thresholds for recreational waters, an announcement will go out to the community. TRACT 29: Spraying for canary grass will occur behind Brooks in Tract 29 in late fall. Removal of tree fencing will occur in winter or spring. DAM INSPECTIONS/EAPS: Dr. Givler is finalizing the paperwork to reflect Heather Hopkins as the new Dam Director on our Emergency Action Plan notices. PICKERELWEED TRANSPLANT: In the fall the Purple Loosestrife will be removed at Brooks and Pickerelweed transplanted. WATER QUALITY MONITORING EVENTS AND TREATMENT EFFORTS: PH conducted the Roamingwood Lake tour on August 20th to survey submerged aquatic vegetation and found problematic tape grass. They will come to spray on the 24th. NATUREWORKS: Copper sulfate was applied to the entrance pond and all three lakes at times in August and glyphosate to floating weeds at Deerfield and will be treating tape grass in the southwestern cove of Roamingwood. BUOYS: It is likely that we will be adding 1 additional SLOW/NO WAKE buoy at the very northern end of the lake in 2021. OUTLET STRUCTURE/DEERFIELD AERATION SHACK: The chain link door along the aluminum walkway, and the No trespassing sign on the door and entrance have been completed, and the solar powered light is in progress. H. Hopkins confirmed that the Deerfield shack overhaul will be completed by the end of the year. FLOATING WETLAND ISLANDS: R. Hill has put in the 2021 budget $27,900.00 for replacement costs for the FWI at Brooks. NORTH BEACH STREAM PROJECT: The project entails stabilizing a 750’ area of shoreline and 40 linear feet of streambank including the reestablishment of a vegetated buffer for which we would need several permits. R. Hill will continue talking to PH and the conservation district to see if we can accomplish this task for a reasonable price. NEW BUSINESS/OPEN DISCUSSION: (continued on page 33)
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Lakes Committee Minutes - 8/29/20 Since the Board did not approve the Drone CMR but further research indicates that a municipality cannot regulate the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft, R. Hill will coordinate with Public Safety to emphasize safe drone use and restrictions within our rules and regulations. They cannot be used to endanger other people nor near our eagles’ nest. The eagles’ nest on Roamingwood has been under review as so many activities occur near the nest. However, they have not seemed to have disturbed the eagles so, other than advising the nearby homeowners, nothing will be done at this time. The boat regatta with the theme “Aloha” will be held on September 5th at 2 PM. R. Hill is still working on a sign for Roamingwood to better highlight the lake, what it offers and best practices for lake users. Diving Services Incorporated (DSI) is scheduled to be on site next week to clean the existing gate, frame and actuator
stem and inspect. On August 26th it was discovered that a little bit more water has been passing through the lower level gates. It also seems that the side weir gate never closed completely; something might have gotten bent. DSI will be here to investigate. The requested date to lower Roamingwood between 5’ to 10’ is October 19th and will remain lowered till April 20th. This is a week earlier than last year to ensure that the lake is drawn down safely over a predetermined amount of time before the lake starts freezing over. Boats are to be off the lake by the 19th.
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T. Jaggars moved to approve the minutes of the July 7th, 2020 regular monthly meeting, carried 3-0. F. Birmelin moved to approve the treasury report for July 2020, carried 3-0. Public Comment: None Subdivisions: None Correspondence: 1) Lake Ariel Fire Company provided its July Activity Report showing 21 incidents. They held a Chicken BBQ and a Boot drop for fundraisers, held 4 trainings and 3 meetings as well as 3 work details. Suzanne DeLorenzo of Lake Ariel Fire Co-wrote as chairperson of the Penny House 5k. She asked the Township if they would fund the event insurance for this event as they had in the past. F. Birmelin moved to approve the Township funding the Insurance for the 5K, carried 3-0. 2) Maplewood Fire Company wrote providing its July activity report showing 39 Alarm responses of them 29 were medical. Maplewood held 4 training and work nights. Maplewood Fire Co will be holding a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, September 5th from Noon until sold out. Roadmaster’s Report: S. Swingle reported that during the month of July all trucks were inspected. They took care of cutting brush along the roads. The new chipper has been sent to the dealer because it was acting up. They have been spending time at the Lake
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Salem Township Board of Supervisor Minutes - August 11, 2020
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he Regular monthly meeting of the Salem Township Board of Supervisors was held on August 11th, 2020. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 6:30PM with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited. The minutes of the July 13th, 2020 meeting were approved as presented with no comments or corrections on a motion made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Dennis Chapman with all in favor.
The next meeting will be on October 3rd.
No Planning Commission meeting was The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 with a held. motion by I. Rivera, a second by S. Flapan and approval by all. Sub-divisions: None Respectfully submitted, Judy Restaino ■
Synopsis of Lake Township Minutes - August 4, 2020 he regular monthly meeting of the Lake Township Board of Supervisors was held at the Lake Township municipal building on August 4th, 2020. The Meeting was called to order by the Chairman, at 7PM Supervisors, Scottie Swingle, Timothy Jaggars, and Fred Birmelin were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited.
School property. A new lawn mower has been purchased through a government purchase program. The lawns at both Township properties have been mowed. Old Business: 1) None New Business: 1) Fall White Goods discussed. T. Jaggars moved to hold and advertise for Fall White Goods to be held on October 3rd and October 17th from 9am until 1pm carried 3-0. Noted no electronics will be accepted. Dave Cummins noted that Wallenpaupack High School is collecting electronics on August 15, 2020 with charges as applicable. 2) School Property Project. F. Birmelin reviewed the beginning stage of the Lake School recreation facility. The Township wishes to at this time to advertise for Stage 1 Tree cutting of areas in the property. E& S plan will be required at this time but no earth disturbance will be planned until a NPDES permit is obtained. F. Birmelin moved to advertise for bid opening of tree cutting Stage 1 to be opened at the September 1st, 2020 meeting, carried 3-0. Details will be available to prospective applicants. 3) Agreement with JHA Associates for Engineering. F. Birmelin moved to hire JHA as Engineers for the Lake School Project, carried 3-0. Additional Public Comment: Dave Cummins asked the Board if there was a plan for the Lake School property, they are using the previously developed drawings to start. S. Swingle moved to pay the bills and approve the payroll and to adjourn the meeting carried 3-0. Jennifer Wargo, Secretary ■
New Business: The Cleanup day previously postponed will be held on September 19th, 2020 from 8 am until noon. No Electronics, no commercial garbage, no tires, proof of residency may be required. An electronics recycling is being held at the Wallenpaupack School on August 15th. Indian Rocks Winter Maintenance contract was noted with no changes for the 2020/2021 winter season. Motion to send Contract to Indian Rocks for signatures made by Dennis Chapman 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor. Old Business: The VanLeuvan CDBG 2018 contract was awarded through the Wayne County Redevelopment and Wayco Inc. was awarded the contract for paving. The Hamlin Heights property has requested for the Bond to be lifted on its facility. After discussion it was noted to get Gary Enslin’s approval and confirm with Township Engineer Steve Knash their Ok. With their approvals a motion to release the bond was made by Dennis
Chapman 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor.
Attorney Updates: Neville Trailer Park update. The Park received a Federal order to close if system is not in place by April 2021. Attorney Treat advised to discuss with Nancy Neville her plans. Concern over timing and plans for park residents. Attorney Treat was advised to look into the parks plan and advise. The Township received the monthly status report noting the design temporarily on hold until Ms. Neville receives a decision on her appeal request. Attorney Treat updated the Supervisors noting Doug DiPalma of Doug’s Towing was being served by Constable Joe Cremona. It was noted he had been playing games hiding from the Constable. Correspondence: Wayne County EMC meeting has been scheduled for August 19th, 2020. Bills were reviewed motion to approve and pay as submitted with no comments or corrections was made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Dennis Chapman with all in favor. Park Updates: none Public Time: Mr. Jones questioned the Board as to their Health Insurance companies. Noted the over 65 receive a different policy. With no other comments or questions a motion to adjourn was made by Merel Swingle 2nd by Dennis Chapman with all in favor. Meeting Adjourned at 6:50PM. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Wargo Secretary/Treasurer ■
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Bulk Garbage Day - October 24th
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he second Bulk Garbage Day event for 2020, has been scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2020. At the June event held earlier this year, The Hideout saw an overwhelming and unprecedented response to the Bulk Garbage Day event with over 480 members bringing bulk garbage. We provided 23 40-yard dumpsters accumulating and discarding of more than 480 tons of bulk garbage. There were 16 maintenance staff in attendance, unloading vehicles, loading dumpsters, and assisting members. Not only is this a large financial undertaking for the Hideout but it is also very taxing on our employees. While we would like to continue this event for the benefit of our members it seems the event has strayed from its original intent. The intent being to provide
RULES: 1. Members are limited to 1 truck load OR 1 trailer load. A truck AND trailer both loaded with bulk garbage will be charged $150.00. 2. No UHAUL trucks or enclosed box trucks permitted. 2. No contractor vehicles permitted. 3. No contractor or construction materials permitted, including but not limited to sheetrock, spackle buckets, tiles, plywood, construction lumber, etc. 4. All members must present their ID badge at registration in order to drop off bulk items. 5. Members not in good standing will not be permitted to bring bulk items.
Gate Road and Lakeview Drive East, you will then make a right and then a left into the Maintenance Yard. There will be 3 public safety officers stationed to direct traffic. The first officer will be located at the intersection of Lakeview Drive East and North Gate Road directing traffic right towards the Maintenance Yard. A second officer will be at the intersection of North Gate Road and Lakeview Drive West, directing traffic from the North side right towards the Marina. The third officer will be located at the entrance of the Maintenance Yard, directing traffic into the Maintenance Yard as well as exiting the Maintenance Yard. You may exit left or right when leaving the Maintenance Yard.
TRAFFIC PATTERN: Due to the congestion and hazardous
traffic conditions experienced in June, all traffic will now be required to enter into the Maintenance Yard from one direction. You may exit the Maintenance Yard from either direction. Public Safety will be directing traffic throughout the event. Please be patient and pay attention to the public safety officers and their directions. All traffic will enter the Maintenance Yard from the intersection of Lakeview Drive East & North Gate Road. If you are coming from the NORTH side, you will pass the Maintenance Yard and take a right onto Lakeview Drive West and follow the lake around, taking a left onto Lakeview Drive East, towards the Marina. You will then take a right onto North Gate Road and a left into the Maintenance Yard. If you are coming from the SOUTH side, you will make your way to Lakeview Drive West or Lakeview Drive East, towards the Marina. All traffic from the North must stay right on Lakeview Drive West or Lakeview Drive East. At the intersection of North
PROHIBITED ITEMS: • Fluorescent Bulbs and Ballasts • Liquids • Water-Soluble Solids: - Salt - Borax - Lye - Caustics/Acids • Biological Medical Waste • Septic Tank or Chemical Toilet Waste • Automobile Bodies • Radioactive Materials • Any Item Containing Coolant (i.e. Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, Freezers, etc.) • Hazardous Materials, Includes but Not Limited To: - Batteries
- Automotive Fluids (Fuel, Antifreeze, Oil) - Paint, Lacquer, Stain, Paint Thinner, Varnish, Wood Preservatives - Chemicals of Any Kind (I.E. Pool Chemicals, Pesticides, Weed Killer) - Empty Hazardous Material Containers • Electronic Waste, Includes but Is Not Limited To: - Televisions - Computers - Monitors - Printers - VCR’s/Blue Ray Player - Cell Phones
- Telephones - Radios - Microwave Ovens • Propane Tanks • Full Cans of Paint (Must Be Empty or Filled with Cat Litter) • Tires • Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers • Contracting Materials • Tree Limbs and Branches • Brush and Leaves
an opportunity for homeowners who have a home here in The Hideout to get rid of bulk garbage, removing the burden and cost of having to take it to a landfill or other waste management site. The event now seems to have become an opportunity for not only members but their guests, renters, family, and friends who reside outside The Hideout, as well as contractors, to discard their bulk garbage for free. After considerable discussion between multiple departments, all of whom have a part in the Bulk Garbage Day event, it was agreed that changes to the event needed to be made to better benefit our members and The Hideout, in terms of proficiency and fluency. Please be advised that the following rules will be in effect for the October 24, 2020 Bulk Garbage Day and all Bulk Garbage Day events going forward.
Directional signs will be posted across most intersections along Lakeview Drive West and Lakeview Drive East.
Heather L. Hopkins Facilities Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 136 hhopkins@thehideout.us ■
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Deliveries
Are you experiencing issues receiving physical deliveries to your dwelling? We’re here to help you out! When placing an order or making arrangements for physical deliveries that are too large to be received at your USPS designated mailbox, be sure to keep the following in mind: For all mail, including UPS, FedEx, and other delivery service orders, you must indicate your name, your lot number + street name, followed by your mailing address for The Hideout, and then Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Ex) John Smith 542 Lakeview Drive West (Your Mailing Address Number) The Hideout Lake Ariel, PA 18436 Please note that USPS will never deliver packages to your dwelling. If a parcel cannot fit inside of your USPS mailbox in the community, they will either leave you a key to access it inside of a larger USPS mailbox nearby OR they will leave you a notice indicating the package
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was held at their facility and must be picked up there.
OCTOBER EMPLOYMENT ANNIVERSARIES
For routine deliveries other than UPS & FedEx, such as a grocery delivery service, for example, you will need to make arrangements with Public Safety to register that service provider as a guest for your lot. This will allow the service provider to go right to your dwelling, and not require your physical presence to escort them into the community. Simply contact Public Safety by calling (570) 698-4100 x140 to make those arrangements. For questions for the Lake Ariel United States Post Office, please call (570) 698-5311.
Thank you for being such a valuable member of our Hideout team. Wishing you the best for continued success in our community! Congratulations on your accomplishment!
Happy Anniversary & Many Thanks! NAME Kenneth Baux Marilyn Olan Charles Shifler
DEPARTMENT Public Safety Public Safety Public Safety
Allison Marie McDermott
Recreation
YEARS 8 11 1
3
Michael Robert Clark Facilities 1 Joseph Infante
Food & Beverage
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Experience Life at the Villa
Experience Life at the Villa!
Spring is right around the corner!
Come Visit and Take a Tour! Find out about our Spring Move in Special!
Photo by Hideout member C. Richard Furst
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The Hideout Golf Course
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This was taken Labor Day weekend by Sean Sweeney
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From The Pro Shop
By: Al Lutzi, Pro Shop Manager The Golf Course and Pro Shop are open with restrictions. Everyone will practice 6 foot safe distancing. Face masks will be worn inside the Pro Shop. There is hand sanitizer outside the Pro Shop door, please utilize it. Reservations are strongly encouraged as we may not be able to accommodate walk-ins. Our new hours of operation are 9 AM until 4:30 PM on weekdays and 9 AM until 4:30 PM on weekends and holidays. Currently there is only one golfer per cart unless the two golfers agree to ride together. There are currently no club rentals. Only 4 customers in the Pro Shop at one time please. The Hideout Club Championships and Senior Club Championships have been completed. The women’s club champion is Denise Guiffredo. The men’s club champion is Marty O’Hora. The women’s senior club champion is Marilyn Sevigny and the men’s senior club champion is Marty O’Hora. The super senior club champion is Bob Conti The Ciampa/ Miles Tournament was held on September 12th. The tournament was a complete sellout. The breakfast and luncheon had to be moved outdoors due to the current restrictions in place. Everyone had a great time and the weather cooperated. The first flight winning team was comprised of Dennis Murray, Mike Barninger, Spencer Williams and Chris De Kenipp with a 9 under 61. A special thank you to
Dave Miles and Frank Ciampa for their continued support of golf at The Hideout. Please be respectful of private property along the Golf Course. You may not enter private property for any reason. Private properties are identified by white stakes. During this pandemic there is no touching or removing the flag from the hole for any reason. You may now play from the bunkers. Smooth out your divot marks with your foot as there are still no rakes on the course. The practice areas and nets are open with minimum physical distancing requirements followed. The dress code rules remain in effect. Proper golf attire is required at all times. There is no one allowed on the Golf Course after hours unless you have a golf pass and make arrangements with the Pro Shop prior to closing. Because of the reduction in the number of Tee times, if you are a single or a two-some you may be paired up with other golfers. We are very busy and most tee times are being maxed out especially on weekends. Please bear with us. The golf committee is looking for new members for next season. Become involved with your golf course and its operation. We meet once a month during the golf season. Contact the Pro Shop for additional information. ■
Golf Course & Pro Shop hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily starting October 5th (weather permitting)
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New Hideout Members Welcome to the NEIGHBORHOOD!
Bill and Michelle Wagner Williamstown, NJ
DiSalvo Family Staten Island, NY
William Giangrande Bellmore, NY
Dimitra and Fedenico LaFemina Astoria, NY
Joe & Sandi Mcpheter Monroe, NY
Kevin Fitzpatrick New York, NY
Paul, Jennifer, Daniel, and Olivia Rendeiro Brooklyn, NY
Mike & Brenda Santuccio Aberdeen, NJ
The Ball Family Sellersville, PA Arsecides Castro Lake Ariel, PA Mark & Bridget Saldutti Red Bank, NJ
Steven & Susan Oliveri East Northport, NY Josh Rabinowitz & Andrea L’Tainen Phila. Pa
Jennifer & Geoffrey Gottlieb Staten Island, NY Cel & Shaterina Dael Lumbera Astoria, NY Lori & Gerry Adam Medford, NJ
Luke, Susan and Mackenzie Hadfield Perkasie, PA
Steven Blau & Margarida Garcia Brooklyn, NY
Eric & Amy Kline Plantsville, CT
Philip & Krystle Gazza Wantagh, NY
Kris Liebegott Albany, NY
Uel Alexis Beaumont, TX
Bernadette & Andrew Alston Wantagh, NY
Matthew & Dana Paone Staten Island, NY
Harold Hetrick Grantville, PA
Robert & Stephanie Hess Wappingers Falls, NY
Jeff & Sharon Werlick Farmingville, NY
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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 - 1-7 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 Trash and Recycling Area Hours
Monday – 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday – 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Page - THE HIDEABOUT, LAKE ARIEL, PA., OCTOBER THEXXHIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER 2020 ROAMINGWOOD SEWER & WATER ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 6, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 (570) 698-6162 Check out our website at: http://www.roamingwood.com/ 2020 Proposed Meeting Schedule Dates subject to approval & changes.
Annual: Oct 10 (Sat 9AM) Nov 24 Dec 22
Meetings take place at 5PM at the RS&W Office, unless otherwise posted. Check our website for the latest updates.
Service Hours of Operation Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM—3:30 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
RS&W Requests E-mail and Cell Phone Numbers We are improving how we stay in contact with our valued customers. In the near future, we wish to provide the following features: • •
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Service & Billing Alerts Email blasts for Important Announcements Subscribe to our Electronic Newsletter instead of the Print version
Please call our Main Office or visit www.roamingwood.com/ email
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Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association Storm & Surface Water As we have reported in past articles, storm water runoff , surface and groundwater infiltration, were key culprits in the failing integrity of the old sewer conveyance system and the inefficiency RS&W was experiencing in its waste water treatment plant (WWTP). Prior to the Sewer & Water Infrastructure Replacement Project, investigations revealed that only 37% of our potable water pumped from our wells, was reaching the homes in the community, due to extensive degradation to the lines and over 300 main breaks per year. In addition, the influent volume reaching the WWTP was approximately 80% infiltration of water, leaving only 20% sewage by volume. The ultimate goal of the project was to eliminate both of these critical issues and return the system to its optimum operating standards. The byproduct of this corrective action, was the system would no longer be capturing the excess of water resulting from main breaks, rain, snow, and naturally occurring underground springs. As we move further away from the final completion of the project, the effects of the natural storm water and surface water runoff, are becoming more clearly recognized. However, this is not the responsibility of RS&W to rectify. Any changes or, logistically, return of storm or surface water runoff’s natural pathways, is the responsibility of the homeowner and/or the Hideout POA, to create effective, environmentally sound diversions and remediation of any damages.
Water & Sewer Service Lateral Lifespan & Responsibility IMPORTANT IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: Sewer Service Lateral Repair Letter Service Line Leak Repair Letter
PLEASE CONTACT ROAMINGWOOD SEWER & WATER FOR ASSISTANCE IN RESOLVING THESE ISSUESAS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Selling your house? What you need to know. Homes are currently being sold , at record rates, within the community. When it comes to your RS&W account there are few things you should know when selling your home. Listed below are some key things that should be kept in mind when listing your home and when preparing for closing. You may also contact our business office with any questions regarding the sale of your home. Be sure there are no outstanding service issues pending: · Service line repairs · Meter Reading issues · Radio & Touchpad issues · Leaks that could lead to a high use bill and extra fees at closing. Once a closing date has been set, any outstanding balances will be sent to the Title Company and collected at the closing. Please DO NOT PAY any balances without contacting RS&W first. The HUD, or closing documents, are finalized well in advance of the actual closing. Changing the amount due will affect the payout. What is listed on the final documents, must be collected and every attempt to avoid unnecessary overpayments, should be made.
GO PAPERLESS!!
Convenient & Safe! Access PDF statement & additional mailings (Newsletter & Annual Water Quality Report) right from your email Sign up for EMAIL BILLING!!!! It is as simple as calling our Main Office at (570) 698-6162 Option# 3 or email us at RSWA@roamingwood.com and requesting to go paperless.
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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 570-630-3731 Clubhouse Reservations 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 920 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! 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 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 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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Hideout Committee Volunteers
FINDING GUIDANCE DURING A DIFFICULT TIME IS COMFORTING.
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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, Disciplinary, 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.
THAT’S WHY PEOPLE TURN TO US
James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. Lake Ariel • 570-698-5811 www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com Milton James, FD, Super
Home of the Lake Region Crematory
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.
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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Hideout Book Club
Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Company Penny “Can” Fund Drive
The Hideout Book Club invites everyone to our
OUR MISSION: To collect and recycle as many aluminum cans as possible.
discussions held the third Thursday of each month.
WHY? Because recycling is important for our environment!
October meeting is being held at the Roamingwood Park pavilion and meeting location is TBD for later
WHERE? Lake Ariel Fire House (1375 Lake Ariel Hwy. Lake Ariel PA 18436) 2nd Saturday of each month 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 4th Saturday of each month 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
months. If you have any questions, please email: hideoutbookclub@
Hideout Garbage/Recycling Center (2165-2171 The Hideout Lake Ariel PA 18436) 2nd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 4th Saturday of each month 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
HOW?
Our number one concern during this fundraiser is SAFETY! To ensure this, our collectors will always be in gloves and masks. We encourage everyone to continue their excellent efforts in reducing the spread of germs. We ask that anyone and everyone who can participate in this fundraiser please do so. When collecting cans to recycle if you can, please rinse with a small amount of water. After draining the water out please crush the can if you are able to. Now for the final and most important step please visit us at the locations above at the appropriate times to dispose of your cans! This doesn’t just end here. If you are, or know a business that would like to get involved (restaurant, store, bar, ect.) please start collecting and get in touch with any member of the Fire Company as they will steer you in the right direction. Thank You for Your Support!
The Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Company PO Box 31, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
gmail.com. The Hideout Book Club: 2020-2021 Book Selections October 15 November 19 December 17 January 21 February 18 March 18 April 15 May 20 June 17 July 15
Please let our local businesses know that you saw their ad in THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER! FRIENDLY REMINDER! Members and guests of members, 7 years of age and older, MUST possess and display a current amenity badge at all times when using ANY of the amenities. Thank you!
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THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER THE HIDEOUT POA INC. ACTUAL VS BUDGET - ACCRUAL BASIS As of August 31, 2020
MONTH ACTUAL NON AMENITY INCOME: DUES REVENUE BAD DEBT EXPENSE LATE CHARGES ADMIN/RESALE FEES
OPERATING FUNDS (MONTH) MONTH VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
3,526,613 (221,663) 24,000 5,500
1,355 (25,642) (5,600)
0.0% 0.0% -106.8%
-0.4%
402,071
3,304,563
3,334,450
(29,887)
-0.9%
3,213,116
(2,267) (166)
-90.7% -100.0%
6,243 25
4,467 10,968
20,000 1,328
(15,533) 9,640
-77.7% 725.9%
35,722 143
418,785
(4,078)
-1.0%
408,339
3,319,998
3,355,778
(35,780)
-1.1%
3,248,981
17,933 1,252 5,110 15,065 12,553 42,791 2,210 1,085 360 5,710 66,046 13,169 81,193 678 20,088 3,806
10,500 500 1,650 12,000 24,100 41,000 3,300 600 100 2,770 34,360 17,650 67,750 4,000 25,000 59,756
7,433 752 3,460 3,065 (11,547) 1,791 (1,090) 485 260 2,940 31,686 (4,481) 13,443 (3,322) (4,912) (55,950)
70.8% 150.4% 209.7% 25.5% -47.9% 4.4% -33.0% 80.8% 260.0% 106.1% 92.2% -25.4% 19.8% -83.1% -19.6% -93.6%
10,066 201 2,420 10,385 24,240 34,565 3,054 1,395 80 3,530 51,914 15,921 105,595 2,023 21,773 56,848
84,401 20,113 64,677 143,420 80,591 50,846 160,558 8,840 4,950 2,597 21,620 249,763 95,552 353,629 3,511 53,005 5,663
66,500 24,700 100,000 153,400 106,000 136,700 186,680 16,330 4,800 3,050 24,160 224,100 131,650 402,000 24,000 87,000 246,280
17,901 (4,587) (35,323) (9,980) (25,409) (85,854) (26,122) (7,490) 150 (453) (2,540) 25,663 (36,098) (48,371) (20,489) (33,995) (240,617)
26.9% -18.6% -35.3% -6.5% -24.0% -62.8% -14.0% -45.9% 3.1% -14.9% -10.5% 11.5% -27.4% -12.0% -85.4% -39.1% -97.7%
96,212 23,313 101,528 152,815 107,165 122,500 142,084 11,520 6,135 3,325 30,040 270,127 110,300 465,524 14,418 81,483 219,568
TOTAL AMENITY INCOME
289,049
305,036
(15,987)
-5.2%
344,010
1,403,736
1,937,350
(533,614)
-27.5%
1,958,057
TOTAL INCOME
703,756
723,821
(20,065)
-2.8%
752,349
4,723,734
5,293,128
(569,394)
-10.8%
5,207,038
OPERATING EXPENSES: PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS & BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF GOLF MAINTENANCE ARTS & CRAFTS MAINTENANCE WOODSHOP LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI BAR
127,999 1,088 14,029 6,881 45,260 36,584 18,906 34,027 6,106 127,258 633 38,097 113,301 11,025 95,817 221 11,698 15,215
121,319 1,673 5,781 9,512 51,690 53,090 19,336 33,194 7,300 129,165 984 49,131 109,784 17,174 73,676 2,083 12,948 47,051
(6,680) 585 (8,248) 2,631 6,430 16,506 430 (833) 1,194 1,907 351 11,034 (3,517) 6,149 (22,141) 1,862 1,250 31,836
-5.5% 35.0% -142.7% 27.7% 12.4% 31.1% 2.2% -2.5% 16.4% 1.5% 35.7% 22.5% -3.2% 35.8% -30.1% 89.4% 9.7% 67.7%
110,926 991 7,364 7,171 42,505 49,198 17,082 33,320 7,926 127,365 529 28,279 107,636 13,035 105,585 964 10,298 40,907
875,304 9,582 177,750 35,043 147,241 244,410 79,618 189,402 46,339 1,056,136 6,006 272,674 886,779 96,834 587,533 3,082 34,066 127,305
890,831 10,184 155,873 43,090 171,837 350,393 82,455 214,847 46,273 1,095,378 7,472 259,248 932,948 134,752 519,883 16,664 65,697 238,639
15,527 602 (21,877) 8,047 24,596 105,983 2,837 25,445 (66) 39,242 1,466 (13,426) 46,169 37,918 (67,650) 13,582 31,631 111,334
1.7% 5.9% -14.0% 18.7% 14.3% 30.2% 3.4% 11.8% -0.1% 3.6% 19.6% -5.2% 4.9% 28.1% -13.0% 81.5% 48.1% 46.7%
828,177 10,929 163,254 35,199 140,326 322,221 76,590 192,583 43,243 1,105,925 6,419 219,097 845,691 85,106 572,590 10,372 58,361 227,755
SUBTOTAL OPER. EXP. VAR.
704,145
744,891
40,746
5.5%
711,081
4,875,104
5,236,464
361,360
6.9%
4,943,838
638
2,108
1,470
69.7%
870
4,560
18,160
13,600
74.9%
7,933
704,783
746,999
42,216
5.7%
711,951
4,879,664
5,254,624
374,960
7.1%
4,951,771
(23,178)
22,151
129 81,250
-
(104,557)
22,151
TOTAL NON-AMENITY INCOME AMENITY INCOME: PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS & BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF ARTS & CRAFTS MAINTENANCE WOODSHOP LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI BAR
CONTINGENCY & OTHER TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION
1,355 (3,000) -
0.3% 0.0% -100.0%
414,474
416,119
(1,645)
233 -
2,500 166
414,707
PRIOR YR ('19) ACTUAL
3,527,968 (221,663) (1,642) (100)
INVESTMENT INCOME MISCELLANEOUS INCOME
440,827 (27,708) 3,000 -
OPERATING FUNDS (YEAR TO DATE) YTD VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
YTD ACTUAL
423,367 (26,908) 5,612 -
NET DUES RELATED INCOME
442,182 (27,708) -
PRIOR YR ('19) ACTUAL
(1,027)
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES DEPRECIATION
129 81,250
NET INCOME (LOSS)
(82,406)
40,398
(155,930)
38,504
(194,434)
0.0% 0.0%
129 81,250
1,034 650,000
1,032 650,000
(2) -
-0.2% 0.0%
1,034 638,800
21.2%
(40,981)
(806,964)
(612,528)
(194,436)
-31.7%
(384,567)
MONTH ACTUAL PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS & BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF GOLF MAINTENANCE ARTS & CRAFTS MAINTENANCE LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL WOODSHOP ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI
BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE VARIANCE FAV (UNF)
(110,066) 164 (14,029) (1,771) (30,195) (24,031) 23,885 (34,027) (3,896) (126,173) (32,387) (273) (47,255) 2,144 (14,624) 457 8,390 (11,409)
(110,819) (1,173) (5,781) (7,862) (39,690) (28,990) 21,664 (33,194) (4,000) (128,565) (46,361) (884) (75,424) 476 (5,926) 1,917 12,052 12,705
753 1,337 (8,248) 6,091 9,495 4,959 2,221 (833) 104 2,392 13,974 611 28,169 1,668 (8,698) (1,460) (3,662) (24,114)
(415,096)
(439,855)
24,759
3,386,933 (215,267) 41,900 (450)
AMENITY INCOME
OPERATING EXPENSES
SURPLUS/DEFECIT
255,267
Prior Year (2019) BUDGET
VARIANCE FAV (UNF)
ACTUAL
VARIANCE FAV (UNF)
84,401 20,113 64,677 143,420 80,591 50,846 160,558 8,840 4,950 21,620 2,597 249,763 95,552 353,629 3,511 53,005 5,663
875,304 9,582 177,750 35,043 147,241 244,410 79,618 189,402 46,339 1,056,136 272,674 6,006 886,779 96,834 587,533 3,082 34,066 127,305
(790,903) 10,531 (113,073) 108,377 (66,650) (193,564) 80,940 (189,402) (37,499) (1,051,186) (251,054) (3,409) (637,016) (1,282) (233,904) 429 18,939 (121,642)
(824,331) 14,516 (55,873) 110,310 (65,837) (213,693) 104,225 (214,847) (29,943) (1,090,578) (235,088) (4,422) (708,848) (3,102) (117,883) 7,336 21,303 7,641
33,428 (3,985) (57,200) (1,933) (813) 20,129 (23,285) 25,445 (7,556) 39,392 (15,966) 1,013 71,832 1,820 (116,021) (6,907) (2,364) (129,283)
(731,965) 12,384 (61,726) 117,616 (33,161) (199,721) 65,494 (192,583) (31,723) (1,099,790) (189,057) (3,094) (575,564) 25,194 (107,066) 4,046 23,122 (8,187)
(58,938) (1,853) (51,347) (9,239) (33,489) 6,157 15,446 3,181 (5,776) 48,604 (61,997) (315) (61,452) (26,476) (126,838) (3,617) (4,183) (113,455)
1,403,736
4,875,104
(3,471,368)
(3,299,114)
(172,254)
(2,985,781)
(485,587)
NOTE: 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 ACTUAL vs. BUDGET FOR THE MONTH ENDED: August 31, 2020
THE HIDEOUT POA, INC. ACCRUAL BASIS - OPERATING FUND OPERATING FUNDS (MONTH) MONTH MONTH VARIANCE % ACTUAL BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
TOTAL NON AMENITY INCOME:
414,707 A
418,785
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME
289,049
TOTAL INCOME TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES NET INCOME (LOSS)
-1.0%
408,339
305,036
(15,987)
-5.2%
344,010
703,756
723,821
(20,065)
-2.8%
752,349
704,783
746,999
42,216
5.7%
711,951
(1,027)
(23,178) 81,379
-
0
81,379
(104,557)
22,151
21.2%
(40,981)
YTD ACTUAL
OPERATING FUNDS (YEAR TO DATE) YTD VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF) 3,355,778
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME
1,403,736
B
-1.1%
3,248,981
1,937,350
(533,614)
-27.5%
1,958,057
4,723,734
5,293,128
(569,394)
-10.8%
5,207,038
4,879,664
5,254,624
374,960
7.1%
4,951,771
(155,930)
38,504
(194,434)
651,034
651,032
(2)
NET INCOME (LOSS)
(806,964)
(612,528)
AS OF: August 31, 2020
ADJUSTED FORECAST
(194,436) C
5,177,892 1
5,036,925
140,967
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME
1,741,358 2
2,501,972
6,919,250
TOTAL AMENITY OPERATING EXPENSE
6,955,056 3
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION
(35,806)
(34,540)
DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES
976,551
976,551
(1,012,357)
(1,011,091)
NET INCOME (LOSS)
255,267 0.0% -31.7%
OPERATING FORECAST (YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31) TOTAL VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
TOTAL TOTAL NONNON-AMENITY AMENITY INCOME: INCOME
TOTAL INCOME
PRIOR YR (2019) ACTUAL
(35,780)
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES
CURRENT YE PROJECTED SURPLUS (DEFICIT)
40,398
81,379
3,319,998 A
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE
22,151
(82,406)
TOTAL NON AMENITY INCOME:
TOTAL INCOME
B
PRIOR YR (2019) ACTUAL
(4,078)
ACTUAL vs. BUDGET YTD PERIOD ENDED: August 31, 2020
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639,834 (384,567)
PRIOR YR (2019) ACTUAL
2.80%
4,780,280
(760,614)
-30.40%
2,506,980
7,538,897
(619,647)
-8.22%
7,287,260
7,573,437
618,381
8.17%
7,278,399
-4%
8,861
0.0%
986,000
(1,266)
(1,266) D
(977,139)
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 2020 Actual Dues Billings less Allowance for Bad Debt. C: Current Year to Date Surplus (Deficit) 2020. D: Forecasted Surplus (Deficit) 2020. Forecast Adjustments 1 Non Amenity Income forecasted increase of 2.8% 2 Amenity/Operating Income forecasted decrease of 30.4% 3 Amenity Operating Expense forecasted realization of 92% of total budgeted operating expenses
Budget Variances 1 Operational Dues and Delinquent Dues Collections: Operational Dues collected: $6,162,047 (includes $90,507 Prepaid); Delinquent Dues collected: $75,707 2 Investment Income: $28,883 investment income earned, $55,160 investment income budgeted 3 Public Safety: Revenue Fav $17.9k, Total Expenses fav $15.5k 4 Laurel Park: Revenue and Total Expenses near breakeven 5 Ski Hill: Revenue unfav $35k, Total Expenses unfav $21.8, Net Operating Surplus unfav $113k 6 Marina: Revenue unfav $9.9k, Total Expenses fav $8k, Net Operating Surplus unfav $1.9k 7 Pools & Beaches: Revenue unfav $25k, Total Expenses fav $22.8k, Net Operating Surplus fav $4.5k 8 Recreation: Revenue unfav $85.8k, Total Expenses fav $105.9k, Net Operating Surplus fav $20k 9 Golf Operations: Revenue unfav $26k, Total Expenses fav $2.8k, Net Operating Surplus unfav $23.3k 10 Golf Maintenance: Total Expenses fav $26.3k 11 Arts and Crafts: Revenue unfav $7.5k, Total Expenses fav $2.8k, Net Operating Surplus unfav $7.6k 12 Faciltiies Maintenance: Revenue breakeven, Total Expenses fav $39.2k 13 Woodshop: Revenue unfav $.5k, Total Expenses fav $1.5k, Net Operating Surplus fav $1k 14 Lakes & Environmental: Revenue unfav $2.5k, Total Expenses unfav $13.4k, Net Operating Surplus unfav $15.9k 15 Administration: Revenue fav $25.6k, Total Expenses fav $46k, Net Operating Surplus fav $71.8k 16 Community Relations: Revenue unfav $36k, Total Expenses fav $37.9, Net Operating Surplus fav $1.8 17 Clubhouse: Revenue unfav $48.4k, Total Expenses unfav $67.7k, Net Operating Surplus unfav $116k 18 Tab Master: Revenue unfav $20.5k, Total Expenses fav $13.6k, Net Operating Surplus unfav $6.9k 19 Snackbars: Revenue unfav $34k, Total Expenses fav $31.6k, Net Operating Surplus unfav $2.4k 20 Lodge & Tiki Bar: Revenue unfav $240.6k, Total Expenses fav $111.3k, Net Operating Surplus unfav $129.3k
52 • OCTOBER 2020
THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER THE HIDEOUT POA, INC 2020 Capital Expenditures - As of August 31, 2020
New Capital Projects
Department
Project #
Budget
Other
Spent to Date
Under (Over)
Radar Display Units (4)
Public Safety
10-32
17,000
-
-
CCTV Cameras
Public Safety
10-33
7,500
-
4,642
2,858
Public Safety Communications Center
Public Safety
10-34
15,000
-
-
15,000
Dog Park Concrete Pad
Laurel Park
11-30
2,430
-
-
2,430
Magic Carpet Lift Tow
Ski Hill
12-30
55,000
-
54,981
19
Pole Barn
Ski Hill
12-33
18,000
-
7,633
10,367
TruGolf Vista 12 Golf Simulation
Recreation
16-30
27,555
-
22,573
4,982
Shuffleboard Kit
Recreation
16-32
3,000
-
-
3,000
TDF (Exercise) Bike
Recreation
16-35
1,790
-
-
1,790
TS Pro Pottery Wheel
Art Center
18-30
2,266
-
1,672
594
Toro 3500D Rough Mower
Golf Maintenance
19-30
41,500
-
-
41,500
Buffalo Turbine Mower
Golf Maintenance
19-32
8,000
-
-
8,000
Skid Steer (Bobcat)
Facilities Maintenance
30-31
30,000
-
14,310
15,690
Chevy F550 with Dump & Plow (Used)
Facilities Maintenance
30-32
30,000
-
-
30,000
Phosphorus Reduction System (Grant Overage)
Lakes & Environmental
35-25
23,483
-
1,458
22,025
POA Office - Upstairs Expansion Construction
Administration
40-30
50,000
-
1,625
48,375
Clubhouse Deck Design (Plans)
Clubhouse
60-31
9,625
-
-
9,625
***2012 Chevy Equinox
-
90-28
-
9,579
9,579
-
***Vertical File Cabinets
-
90-29
-
2,000
2,000
-
***Classic Craft Shed
-
90-30
-
1,573
1,573
-
***Budget Software
-
90-31
-
26,921
26,921
-
342,149
40,073
148,968
233,254
Adjusted Budget
Capital Reserve Projects
Department
Project #
17,000
382,222 Budget
Other
Spent to Date
Under (Over)
2020 Ford Utility Police Interceptor, Lights, Lettering
Public Safety
10-30
55,000
-
48,093
Patrol Pontoon Boat, Lights, Lettering
Public Safety
10-31
35,500
-
33,256
6,907 2,244
CCTV Cameras
Public Safety
10-33
7,500
-
10,138
(2,638)
Two Way Radio Repeater System Upgrade
Public Safety
10-35
13,000
-
12,762
238
AED Units (4)
Public Safety
10-36
5,500
-
4,411
1,089
Magic Carpet Lift Tow
Ski Hill
12-30
55,000
-
127,028
(72,028)
Waterline Replacement
Ski Hill
12-31
60,000
-
15,000
45,000
Rental Equipment Rotation
Ski Hill
12-32
30,000
-
21,057
8,943
Marina Docks (3 of 3)
Lakes & Marina
13-30
69,584
-
70,325
Lodge Pool Repair
Pools & Beaches
15-30
16,000
-
9,975
6,025
South Recreation Tennis Court Repair & Color Coat
Recreation
16-31
18,000
-
-
18,000
North Recreation Tennis Court Repair & Color Coat
Recreation
16-31
16,000
-
-
16,000
Recreation Center Tennis Court Repair & Color Coat
Recreation
16-31
16,000
-
-
16,000
Canoes (2)
Recreation
16-33
2,270
-
-
2,270
Lake Kayaks (6)
Recreation
16-34
2,208
-
-
2,208
Smart Strider 895 (Exercise) Elliptical
Recreation
16-36
1,259
-
-
1,259
RSC Back Ramp/Stairs - New Concrete
Recreation
16-37
4,700
-
-
4,700
Garden Club Shed
Recreation
16-38
3,000
-
-
3,000
Golf Cart Path Repair
Golf Maintenance
19-31
40,000
-
-
40,000
Pressure Washer
Golf Maintenance
19-33
4,000
-
-
4,000
Stormwater Maintenance Allocation (Various Jobs)
Facilities Maintenance
30-30
250,000
-
49,570
200,430
Road Paving - RS&W - Funding 10 Yr Ph I (8 of 10)
Facilities Maintenance
30-17
200,000
-
200,000
-
Road Paving - RS&W - Funding 10 Yr Ph II (6 of 10)
Facilities Maintenance
30-17
200,000
-
200,000
-
Road Paving - Small Projects
Facilities Maintenance
30-18
50,000
-
200
49,800
Miller Road Renovation
Facilities Maintenance
30-33
25,000
-
-
25,000
Fence-In Trash Area
Facilities Maintenance
30-34
23,000
-
-
23,000
Eagle Beaver Chipper
Facilities Maintenance
30-35
20,000
-
8,692
11,308
Woodworker's Siding
Woodshop
33-30
12,000
-
-
12,000
Grant Match - Stormwater - Ridgeview
Lakes & Environmental
35-20
52,175
-
1,251
50,924
Entrance Pond Aeration (Fountain Unit) + Electrical
Lakes & Environmental
35-30
18,000
-
13,266
4,734
Alum Injection System at Deerfield Lake
Lakes & Environmental
35-31
15,000
-
-
15,000
Rectify Nuisance/Blighted Properties
Lakes & Environmental
35-32
15,000
-
-
15,000
Updated Fisheries Study
Lakes & Environmental
35-33
13,550
-
11,051
2,499
Rock Hazards Pilot Test
Lakes & Environmental
35-34
10,000
-
-
10,000
Roamingwood Park Landscaping
Lakes & Environmental
35-35
10,000
-
-
10,000
Stormwater Best Practice Management (Watershed Survey)
Lakes & Environmental
35-36
4,500
-
-
4,500
Front Gate Project (Main Entry Construction)
Administration
40-10
301,500
-
39,007
262,493
Unitrends Recovery Series 8010 Recovery Appliance
Administration
40-31
22,500
-
21,066
1,434
Computer Inventory Upgrade
Administration
40-32
10,000
-
3,598
6,402
ADBI Server to Wmware Upgrade
Administration
40-33
8,000
-
-
8,000
Windows 2019 Server Upgrade with Licenses
Administration
40-34
7,000
-
6,633
367
HP Design Jet T830 Scanner/Printer
Administration
40-35
7,000
-
-
7,000
Anti-Virus Upgrade & Renewal
Administration
40-36
5,300
-
-
5,300
Docstar Software Support NEC SV9100 Software Assistance Laptop Computer
Administration Administration Community Relations
40-37 40-38 50-30
4,700 575 1,000
-
4,500 1,561
Clubhouse Landscaping (Shrub Removal & Replace)
Clubhouse
60-30
10,000
-
-
10,000
Clubhouse Dining Room Entrance Ramp
Clubhouse
60-32
6,000
-
1,446
4,554
Clubhouse Back Stairs (New Concrete)
Clubhouse
60-33
4,500
-
-
4,500
Clubhouse Quilter's Ramp (New Concrete)
Clubhouse
60-34
4,000
-
-
4,000
Clubhouse Banquet Room Flooring
Clubhouse
60-35
3,000
-
3,038
Lodge Snackbar Flooring
Snackbars
70-30
5,000
-
-
Lodge Flooring Replacement + Installation
Lodge
80-30
27,500
-
26,550
950
Lodge Accessibility Ramp Plans
Lodge
80-31
12,000
-
-
12,000
Fire Suppression
Lodge
80-33
285,000
-
364,537
(79,537)
Lodge Banquet Chairs (200)
Lodge
80-34
4,000
-
11,024
(7,024)
Lift Umbrellas & Bases (15)
Lodge
80-35
3,000
-
-
Two Door Refridgerated Sandwich Prep Table
Lodge
80-36
1,750
-
1,477
273
Full Size Holding Cabinet
Lodge
80-37
1,000
-
-
1,000 -
(741)
200 575 (561)
(38) 5,000
3,000
***UB Generators
-
90-26
-
23,409
23,409
***Econoline Trailer
-
90-27
-
1,082
1,082
-
2,107,071
24,491
1,345,005
786,557
1,493,973
1,019,811
* Prior Carry Over
Adjusted Budget
2,131,562
**Emergency Repair/Replace ***Board Approval **** Reallocation + Savings Permanent to Offset Other Projects
2,449,220 Adjusted Budget
64,564 2,513,784
THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER
OCTOBER 2020 • 53
CLASSIFIEDS HOMES FOR RENT
FOR SALE BY OWNER
LOTS FOR SALE
• 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
• For Sale by Owner: Looking for a move-in-ready with no damp basement odor? This Hideout Chalet is located in the North End on a quiet Cul-de-Sac has been fully renovated! Open concept with 3 bedrooms, a loft, two full updated baths, washer & dryer, new windows, new skylights, new HVAC throughout, new wiring and insulation, new flooring, new interior lighting with ceiling fans, new dishwasher, new Humidex (no basement dampness / odors), all rooms painted, new mud room, new exterior stairs to large deck, new exterior doors with new exterior lighting / fixtures. 1677 Square feet of living space on a quarter acer. Address: 2845 Rockway Ct. Price $220,000 Contact: S. DelVecchio at 551 265-7675
• 78 Parkwood Drive FREE Lot for Sale Call Pat at 347-729-8228
Editors note: look for their ad on our website at www.hideoutassoc.com
BABYSITTER NEEDED • Friendly Babysitter Needed. 2 afternoons a week. Call or text Emily (347) 416-3285. Thank you!
HIDEOUT POA, INC. MEMBERSHIP BILLING & COLLECTIONS AS OF AUGUST 31, 2020
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT CAPITAL RESERVE NEW CAPITAL TOTAL DUES BILLED
2020 BILLING 5,289,920 1,542,080 214,720
75.069% 21.884% 3.047%
Billed 3904 1,355 395 55
7,046,720
100.00%
1,805
AMOUNT COLLECTED JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
498,307 * 1,595,667 1,793,998
%
2020 # LOTS PAID IN FULL 233 * 879 998
% OF $ PAID 7.1% 22.6% 25.5%
1st Quarter 2020
3,887,972
2,110
55.17%
2nd Quarter 2020
1,274,538 514,403 257,030 2,045,971
702 286 133 1,121
18.1% 7.3% 3.6% 29.03%
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 3rd Quarter 2020
164,118 63,987 228,104
74 25 99
2.3% 0.9% 0.0% 3.24%
6,162,047
3,330
87.45%
APRIL MAY JUNE
YEAR TO DATE DUES COLLECTED
Budget 3635
Current Projection YEAR END CURRENT DUES COLLECTIONS
YEAR TO DATE DELINQUENT DUES COLLECTED
6,498,000
VARIANCE
FAV<UNFAV>
6,561,175
(63,175)
2020 Delinquent Dues Collections AMOUNT AMOUNT COLLECTED BUDGETED
FAV<UNFAV>
75,707
84,060
VARIANCE
(8,353)
• FREE LOT 1614 Ridgeview Dr. Beautiful location and views! Buildable. At one of the highest points in the Hideout. Call Mitch 973-632-4177 • Lot For Sale by Owner 3262 Northgate Road, Build your dream house $1,000 or best offer 917-609-6178 jaemswiler@gmail.com
• 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!
ATTORNEY • ATTORNEY Wills, Estates, Trusts, Probate, Closings, Divorce, DUI, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury. Alan Jones (570) 698-7505 House calls in the Hideout
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
YTD Membership Dues Analysis: $6,162,047 collected through August 31, 2020; *Total includes member accounts that prepaid in full and credits toward 2020 dues from 2019 in the amount of $90,507.
2020 Actual Year End Dues Collections COLLECTION BUDGET 3635 3600 PROJECTION
• #741 Woodridge Drive $6,000 908-720-3890 Wooded Lot - quiet road Near the Ski Lodge
WATERPROOFING & MOLD REMEDIATION
% of $ Budgeted 99.04%
% of $ Budgeted 90%
NOTE: These financials are internally prepared for the use of the Hideout POA Board Members and Management and are subject to audit adjustments.
• The person’s full and complete • Add where he or she went to name, date of birth as well as date school and graduated from of death • Services/Mass/Cemetery • Names of husband or wife information. and names of children, number of grandchildren
ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS
The Hideabout is always seeking new article ideas, submissions, and content. If you have an idea or would like to submit an article for consideration, please contact Lisa Green at lgreen@thehideout.us or by phone at (570) 630-3707.
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SUMMER GIVES WAY TO FALL Warm and bright Cold as ice Always changing As we go through life We can make things happen Just you wait and see As we work all day Through today’s catastrophes The sunsets come early As the long day’s ends Then the stars appear And the moon descends If we look deep and listen Closely we can hear The trees dropping leaves Soon the views will be clear Summer again gives way to Fall We know this to be true Nature’s always on call. WOLRAD/2020 Wolrad is the pen name of Mark Darlow, a Hideout resident since 1984. Wolrad has been writing poems monthly for The Hideabout since 2014. He has a children’s book and song which can be heard and read at www.iwonderdoyou. com and a recently released poetry book, My Rhymes for Reasons that can be seen on Amazon.com. He welcomes comments and reviews on his website.
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-ofthe-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.
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October 12, 2020
Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 * Clean your hands often. * Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. * Keep 6 feet of physical distance from others. * Wear a cloth face covering in public. * Cover coughs and sneezes.
STAY SAFE. SAVE LIVES. 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.
To advertise in The Hideabout Newspaper, Hideabout Extra, on The Hideout Website Classified Pages, or The Hideout TV Channel, please call Lisa Green at (570) 630-3707 or email her at Lgreen@thehideout.us
How We Spend Our Time Our lives would be much easier If we started each new day With a kind word, a smile, Or a hug along the way… And we would feel much better To know we had a say In taking time throughout the day To listen, talk, and pray! Yes, every second of every minute, Of every hour in a day, Is precious time ticking Someone’s life away… And how we spend our time On what we do and say, Will make a difference in our lives And those we touch today!
Millie Torzilli
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 H.A.S.G. meets the second Thursday of each month (except December) at 1:00 p.m. at the Main 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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9/11 Ceremony at Reflection Park, September 11, 2020 Another beautiful Ceremony. Thank you to the Help A Hero Fund and everyone who made it possible. The Hideout will Never Forget...
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This is a good time to review definitions of property lines, setback, and easements as applied in the Hideout. When you hear that someone has a setback, you usually expect something not so good. It’s a completely different case when the term is applied to property boundaries. Setback Lines actually protect your property! Building set-back lines are usually intended to govern permanent structures like your house or garage. What is a Setback? A setback is a defined space in which no structures (as defined by Land Use Code) may be located, except where specifically allowed by the Code. Setbacks are required along front, rear, side property lines and additionally with some “easements.” How are Setbacks measured? In most cases, setbacks are measured from the property line. However, when measuring a front setback line abutting a public street the setback is measured from the center line of the right of way. Your property line is coincident with the edge of the right of way. Since the right of way can contain unimproved shoulders, you should not assume that your property line is at the edge of the curb or paved edge of the road. Typically, your property line is several feet from the road improvements. Unlike rights of way, utility access easements do not always coincide with
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property lines. The easement may be located partly or entirely on your property. When a front yard setback is required from an easement located on a property, the setback is measured from the interior edge of the easement. Are Setbacks required from anything else? In most cases, buildings may not be built over utility easements (e.g., power, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and telecommunications) without written approval from the associated utility. We all have easements on our Hideout property lots. These easements are shown on your recorded plat Land Survey and title report. How large a Setback is required? That depends on where the property is located and whether the setback is along a front, rear, or side property line. For example, in the Hideout, the following Setbacks are required: Front - 25’; Rear - 25’; Sides - 10’. Also, within these setbacks there are “easement lines” (Front - 10 feet, Rear - 10 feet, and each Side - 5 feet). Please note that the 25 foot front area starts at your property line, not at the edge of the road. The property line to the road is POA property. Also, in Pennsylvania, only a state licensed surveyor may set the property corners. What is an Easement? An easement is defined as a right that one party has to
use real estate that is owned by someone else. The rights of the easement holder regarding usage of the property are specific and typically limited. Property ownership or possession is not impacted by an easement. The property owner gives up only defined rights on that portion of the property that is used for purposes of the easement. Common easements are those that are given to public utilities such gas or telephone companies to run lines under/over private property. Utility easements such as power, phone, water and sewer are examples of easements that benefit the Hideout. Such is the case with RS&W. As a general rule, the grantor of the easement can make any use of that property as long as it does not unduly interfere with the rights granted to the easement holder. Typically, the owner granting the easement cannot build/ place structures or obstructions within an easement area or otherwise hinder access to that area. A utility easement grants the utility company the right to use and access a specific area of a property. The area covered by the easement is usually clearly defined in the text of the easement, and the easement is attached to the property deed so that it will persist even when the property is transferred or sold. Utilities can request an easement for any number
of reasons. A classic example of a utility easement is an easement which allows the power company to run electrical lines along a property, and to install utility poles if the property is long enough that the lines cannot pass over the property without support. The utility has the right to utilize a strip of land for the lines, and to enter the land to access the lines for maintenance and repair, which can include tree trimming, replacing rotted utility poles, and relocation of any conduits, cables, wires, towers, and poles. What about these Property Easements? Every Hideout property has “easements” – legal rights that others have to use parts of a land owner’s property. Despite their prevalence, easements are often misunderstood and in some instances, people are not even aware that easements exist. As a property owner you can benefit from a basic understanding of easements. That understanding helps you avoid problems (permanent placement of landscaping, trees & shrubs, rock gardens, landscape lighting, fences, etc.) that can arise within the easement area. By keeping these areas free of plantings or other obstructions, you can enjoy what you have planted without worrying that it may be in jeopardy in the future. ■
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Amenities
Dial (570) plus number NM 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
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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
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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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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
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