The Hideabout February 2023

Photo by: Desiree Detres

THANK YOU FOR KEEPING US THE #1 REAL ESTATE COMPANY IN THE HIDEOUT!

RE/MAX Best is honored to have helped over 200 clients buy or sell a home in 2022!

If you’re buying or selling, our experienced agents are here to help. WE HAVE THE BEST:

LOCAL EXPERTISE We are The Hideout Experts. It’s important to hire an agent who knows the community.

LOCATION Our office is in a high traffic location for walk-in customers, fully staffed 7 days a week.

MARKETING We spend a lot of money marketing your home and the community to match buyers and sellers.

AGENTS Our agents are full-time experienced agents with expertise in the community.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT It’s important to give back to the people who support our business and beyond.

Ellen Dramisino

Donna Gardner

Dave & Marie Kovaleski

Dakota Williams Daisy Rockstroh

Linda & Bob Amos Maggie Morris

Linda Coccodrilli

Maureen Prigge

Meghan Gapp

Heather Carney Seirra Shaffer Tammi McCabe

Heather & Tim Meagher Broker/Owners

FROM MICHAEL TERRANOVA Board President’s Message

It’s hard to believe that it’s winter here in The Hideout since early January felt more like late March. Even though we have had unseasonably warm weather, the Ski Hill had an excellent early opening. Thanks to our Ski Hill staff and our Ski Hill Grill team for all their hard work, with some help from Mother Nature. Now, if we can get her back to average winter temperatures.

Both the Clubhouse and Main Lodge were very successful on New Year’s Eve. Plenty of cheer to go around. Thanks to our Food & Beverage staff. Job well done.

I have again been in contact with Liberty Tower. They have pitched our needs for better cellular service to all major suppliers. Once again, each supplier, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, will not be moving on any new projects in the near future. Again it’s all economics. I have asked our representative from Liberty Tower, Jim McMahon, to please let me know about any future meetings with the cellular suppliers, so that I could also attend the meeting.

The Hideout Board of Directors has

been working on a plan to renovate the Main Gate entrance for several years. Any improvement is contingent upon approval from PENNDOT. We all know when working with a government agency, we are at their mercy. Our consultants have submitted a detailed set of plans, and it is now up to PENNDOT to approve them. We have budgeted funds for the improvement. Hopefully, we will stay within the budget when approved and the bids go out.

PENNDOT has already approved a renovation to the North Gate. That improvement has already gone out for bid and was also a previously budgeted improvement.

As always, I ask that we all be kind to our staff while performing their jobs.

Be kind to each other. A little kindness goes a long way.

Let’s keep The Hideout the premier community in NEPA. ■

Due to The Hideabout Newspaper printing deadlines, the January 21, 2023, Board of Director Meeting Minutes will be published in the March 2023 Hideabout. The minutes will be available on The Hideout website in February.

The membership will be notified via email when the minutes are on the website hideoutassoc.com. Thank you. ■

The Speed Limit in The Hideout is 25 MPH unless

otherwise posted

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The Public Works Department would like to remind members to use caution when the snowplow trucks are on the roads. It is very difficult for the plow drivers to see pedestrians during an active storm, especially at night.

For both your safety and drivers, please refrain from walking on the roads.

Also, please be sure that all personal items such as cars, basketball nets, planters, and people are ten feet from the roadside edge.

We want everyone to be safe!

Thank you!

FROM LARRY FROTTEN Community Manager’s Message

DearHideout Members and Staff, Winter has arrived, bringing with it some cold weather and some warmer than normal rainy weather. We have enjoyed unusually early cold weather, which was a significant benefit for our Ski Hill. Our staff at the Hill worked tirelessly trying to open for Thanksgiving, but we could not due to adverse weather conditions. Fortunately, we were blessed with better conditions for the Christmas Holiday, and we were open for the entire week. This was the earliest the Ski Hill was open in memory. We enjoyed a great Martin Luther King weekend with excellent skiing conditions. We would like to acknowledge the staff at the Ski Hill complex for their remarkable achievements and commitment. The early success of the Hill and Snack Shop is attributed to their devotion and hard work. Our success in every endeavor is a team approach, and we would be remiss if we didn’t mention our Maintenance, Public Safety, Recreation, Food & Beverage, and Administration staff for their contributions to our success.

We are constantly working to improve our amenities and member services. Dues Assessment packages were mailed out to all members in early January. We would like to thank those members who pay their dues in a timely manner. Dues collection is the Association’s most important form of revenue. As a Gold Star Community® CAI certified homeowner association, The Hideout has been especially recognized for its fiscal stability. This is part of the reason that The Hideout is able to maintain an outstanding reputation with our members and other homeowner associations.

In your Dues package, you will observe

a number of recommended Bylaw Amendments for Membership Vote. Some of these recommended changes are necessary due to current statutes and business practices. We ask you to carefully review these recommendations before you cast your votes, and should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the POA for clarification. We know you are aware that there are some detractors, many of whom are not members, who use social media to communicate erroneous and inflammatory messages. Their attempts to unjustly portray situations for their personal benefit will not prevent our hardworking staff and dedicated committee members from their mission to act in the best interests of the Association. We would like to thank our Governing Documents committee members who have volunteered a great deal of their time and expertise over the years to The Hideout. They have always acted in the best interest of the Association, and we ask you to please support their efforts.

Please be vigilant and cognizant of our neighbors who may need extra assistance, especially as unpredictable winter weather sets in. Be alert when using our facilities and exercise caution on our roadways. We make every effort to keep our community well maintained and safe, but nature can be a challenge in Northeast Pennsylvania. Our wish is for everyone to have a safe, healthy, and prosperous 2023. ■

FRIENDLY REMINDER

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!

FROM V. BOURNE, REGISTRATION SUPERVISOR Registration Corner

Revalidation is here, and we have been very busy. The 2023 Membership packets have been mailed out. The POA Office is now open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. An appointment is not needed to come to the POA to complete the 2023 renewal process. Please call (570) 698-4100, ext. 0 for any of your membership needs.

In order to complete the 2023 revalidating process as smoothly as possible, whether visiting us in person or using the mail in/mail out option, please be prepared. The 2023 Member Information Form must be filled out. Please be sure to include: current vehicle registrations, student college IDs, gate access guest vehicle registrations, and pet registration

form, if applicable. These forms are also available to fill out on our website: hideoutassoc.com

If you are paying your dues by credit card, an additional $30.00 credit card convenience fee, reduced from the 2020 $50.00 credit card convenience fee, will be assessed.

Please bear with us during renewal and revalidating this year, as it is always our busiest time of year. My ladies, Barb and Melissa, as well as myself, will always do our best for you, The Hideout membership.

2023 HIDEOUT BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

Any Hideout Member In Good Standing who is interested in running for the Board of Directors of The Association of Property Owners of The Hideout, Inc. should submit their Personal Statement of Candidacy no later than April 15, 2023, to Caroline Mongelli, Executive Assistant at the POA Administration Building. Your Personal Statement of Candidacy must include the date, your name, your lot number, a sentence indicating your intention of candidacy, and your signature.

Director duties include, but are not limited to:

• Act as an advocate and ambassador for The Association.

• Maintain a fiduciary relationship with the corporation, acting in good faith for the collective benefit of The Association.

• Maintain a high level of understanding of The Association’s Governing Documents and Financial Statements.

• Actively participate in Board Workshops and Board Meetings.

• Actively participate as a non-voting Liaison on at least two (2) Committees.

• Perform the additional duties of a Board Officer, if so elected. If you would like additional information, Nominating Committee meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the POA.

Thank you, 2023 Nominating Committee

Glen Weisman, Devon Delk, and Elizabeth Yocum

Citation Enforcement

The Hideout Public Safety Department does issue Traffic and Non-Traffic Citations.

Here are some examples of rules to follow while you are visiting with us:

1. Community Speed Limit is 25 mph - Radar Enforced

2. No Feeding the Wildlife

3. Excessive Noise - loud music, partying after 11 p.m.

4. No Parking Overnight at Amenity

5. No Parking on the Street

6. No Parking on the Street Snow Emergency

7. Stop Signs and Yields

8. No Open Fires

9. Keep Your Pet Leashed

10. Keep Your Pet Under Control

11. Littering/Illegal Dumping

12. Failure to Comply

In case of emergency, any questions or concerns, please contact the North Gate, (570) 698-4100, ext. 142. ■

AAny individual obtaining a temporary hanging pass, at any of our gates, must provide the officer:

1. a valid state driver’s license

2. a valid state vehicle registration

3. a license plate number in order to obtain a pass.

Members are encouraged to please advise their guests, contractors, or invitees entering The Hideout of this policy. Thank you! ■

FROM RICHARD BOURNE, PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGER

Public Safety Corner

For many people, safety, and security is the main appeal of a gated community, with only residents and invited guests allowed through our gates. Members can go away for extended lengths of time and not have to worry about their homes being broken into or car being stolen. Gated communities do not completely stop crime, but do deter it, particularly if the gates are staffed and mobile patrols are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

It does take time for homeowners and invited guests to check-in through the gates, especially on holidays and weekends. On occasion, small traffic jams can occur. Please be patient. Our Public Safety Staff are doing their very best to get you into The Hideout.

Gate access devices (clickers/gate cards) are registered to a specific vehicle and should only be used in the vehicle it is assigned to. Please do not lend your gate access device to or “click” in any guests that are not registered with Public Safety as guests. By allowing anyone in other than the vehicle registered is a misuse of the gate assess device and a

violation punishable of a fine up to $500.00.

As a reminder in regards to snow removal from our roadways, please park your vehicles no less than five (5) feet from any paved roadway in our community so our plow vehicles can do their job safely. Also, remove portable basketball hoops from the streets, especially in the cul-de-sacs. It is not only a hindrance but a safety concern.

We have an exciting new addition coming soon to the Patrol Office. Our new Communications Center will be opening soon. Once in full operation, we will have open positions to fill. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Public Safety team, be sure to check out the employment section of The Hideout Website for details! Applications are being accepted now, and positions will fill quickly, so don’t hesitate on this opportunity. ■

Winners of The Hideout House Decorating Contest

1st Place

James and Lynn Bugno, on Lakeview Drive

2nd Place

Tony Sambalos, on Northgate Road

3rd Place

Peter Dimitrakakis, on South Fairway Drive

Contractors Permitted Working Hours

The policy of The Hideout Public Safety Department about Contractors' working hours within The Hideout Community is as follows:

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday NO WORK ALLOWED

New Year's Day NO WORK ALLOWED

Martin Luther King Day NO WORK ALLOWED

Presidents' Day NO WORK ALLOWED

Memorial Day NO WORK ALLOWED

Independence Day NO WORK ALLOWED

Labor Day NO WORK ALLOWED

Thanksgiving Day NO WORK ALLOWED

Christmas Day NO WORK ALLOWED

Exceptions: Emergency Situations and contractors who are property owners or renters in The Hideout will be allowed to work on their property outside these posted working hours. ■

FROM LISA GREEN , COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER

Communications Corner

Hello February. The cold weather is here, and the beauty of winter has returned to The Hideout. So enjoy the scenery! It is hard to believe that we are one month closer to spring flowers and the end of snowstorms.

We have so much to celebrate this month with Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, and Presidents' Day. It is also Black History and Heart Health Month, which is an excellent time of year to curl up on the couch and learn about both. If you are in The Hideout this month, you'll be able to enjoy what the Clubhouse, Winter Sports Complex, and Recreation have to offer our membership.

The Hideabout Newspaper hard copy can be found at the Main and North Gate Mailbox areas, the Recreational Sports Complex, and the POA Office. If members wish to receive a hard copy of The Hideabout Newspaper in the mail in 2023 through our subscription program, they can subscribe for $30 per year, which includes April 2023 through March 2024 issues. We changed the newspaper delivery to first-class mail, explaining the cost increase to $30 from $16 per year. If you have any questions, please call me at (570) 630-3707 or email me at Lgreen@thehideout.us

The Community Relations Department does its best to keep communication lines open between the membership and Administration. With the winter weather comes uncertainty. Please look to The Hideout "official" Facebook page (@ Hideout Property Owners Association) for updates and closures. As a reminder, there is no outside advertising permitted on The Hideout Official Facebook page, and advertisements of any kind will be removed.

Over 3,650 members receive email blasts from the Administration, adding new members daily. Email blasts are a great way to keep current with information directly from the POA. The Hideabout Extra is developed bi-weekly, in a day-byday format for a quick guide to the day's happenings. It is available throughout the community and on The Hideout website hideoutassoc.com. Look for the color change to know it is a new edition!

My door is always open, so if you have any questions concerning the Community Relations Department, please don't hesitate to reach out. As always, enjoy your time in The Hideout! ■

FROM JOHN BOANDL, RECREATION MANAGER Recreation Corner Greetings

The Recreation Center is gearing up with some fresh new apparel. So come in and take a look at some of the new Hideout Merchandise for sale. We are also gearing up for an amazing new year at The Hideout. I encourage community members to keep their eyes open for some new programs that will be available to the memborship in 2023.

We will be starting a new bicycle rental system in the Spring/Summer of this year. Also, be on the look out for a new fleet of kayaks and paddleboards to rent out during the summer. As we make our way through winter please remember and follow our safety guidelines regarding our lakes.

PLEASE STAY OFF THE ICE ON DEERFIELD & ROAMINGWOOD LAKES.

These lakes are currently closed and may not be accessed. Ice activity is prohibited on these lakes because water flow and air pockets under the ice create unsafe conditions.

BROOKS LAKE WINTER SPORTS & ICE ACTIVITY GUIDELINES

The Hideout Board of Directors approved Brooks Lake for winter sports and ice activity at your own risk under the flag system at the main access point: Green Flag: ice at least 8 inches thick and presumed safe for use at your own risk

Yellow Flag: cautionice is only 6”-8” thick. Ice safety is low or medium. Use safety measures, limited activity, and limited weight.

Red Flag: UNSAFESTAY OFF THE ICE.

No Flag: ICE ACTIVITY AND LAKE ACCESS IS PROHIBITED.

Additional guidelines for the use of Brooks Lake include:

- Please park in the parking area on the corner of Tanglewood Lane.

- Do not utilize the lake alone. Use the buddy system and let others know where you are.

- Restrict ice activity to daylight hours.

- No fishing permitted in the area marked off for ice skating only.

- Ice thickness may vary and use of the lake is at your own risk.

- Please keep proper safety equipment on your person.

- Avoid danger zones such as inlets and outlets.

- Do not trespass on other members’ property.

- Carry your amenity badge.

- Must abide by all Pennsylvania Fish and Game laws. ■

FROM DENNIS POLHAMUS , FACILITIES MANAGER

Facilities Corner

The month of February tends to be a cold and snowy month here in NEPA. As temps start to drop, we also start to get an increase in snow and ice events that can make travel very difficult. As The Hideout Public Works dept. works long hours to maintain The Hideout roads, we ask all of our members to please use caution driving throughout the community.

The Public Works dept. purchased a new mini excavator, which has already been put to work. We have installed a generator at the Main Lodge for the Public Safety Office. We have a number of projects scheduled for 2023, which includes some concrete work at various amenities. The Recreation Center is being repainted in certain areas, the Nubia Malkin Art Center building is scheduled to have some interior remodeling done, the Main Lodge Parking Lot will be repaved, and the water issues will be corrected. The list goes on for some smaller projects.

The 2023 stormwater remediation program will start back up in the spring. The Public Works dept. will be assessing some critical areas to correct some previous issues with stormwater. The Maplewood swale and Deerfield Lake crossover will be the two largest stormwater projects for 2023 as we wait for the PADEP permits. If any member has a stormwater related issue, please contact Craig Rafaniello at ext. 132 or crafaniello@thehideout.us

Trash and Recycling will continue to

operate at the normal times Monday-Friday, 6 am-8 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8 am-8 pm. Bulk Garbage is for members in good standing only; no contractors are permitted to use The Hideout trash area. Any member that is having work completed on their property will need to get a dumpster placed or have the debris taken to a local landfill. The Hideout Bulk Garbage is designed for household materials only and some light construction materials. Any member that has a question in regards to the Trash and Recycling area can contact Desiree Detres at ext. 133 or email ddetres@thehideout.us

The Tiki Bar project is underway, and we are excited to see this completed by 5/1/2023. There have been some light changes to the materials and some additions for lighting. As this project progresses, the Food & Beverage Manager, Tammi McCabe, will be involved in working with myself on equipment and additional items to help ensure this new Tiki Bar has a great appearance and is fully operational for the opening season. The Public Works dept. is looking forward to getting everything ready for the summer season. If any member has any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact myself at ext. 136 or email dpolhamus@thehideout.us. ■

Groundhog Day

FROM TAMMI MCCABE, FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

Food & Beverage Corner

HappyNew Year! I Hope 2023 is filled with health and happiness.

With the Holiday season behind us, our Food & Beverage team is working on new ideas for our menu and working on some fun ideas for the Pub. Monday night is dart night, open to all members to come and have a good time. Thursday night is trivia night with DJ Billy. Join us for some trivia and laughs.

In February, we have many exciting events, including a Valentine’s Day dinner on February 11th. Join us at the Clubhouse on February 12th for our Super Bowl Party, buffet, and giveaways. On February 25th, DJ Billy will host a comedy show at the Main Lodge with two great

comedians and a buffet dinner. Also, we have a lot of good entertainment booked at the Clubhouse.

Thank you to Arlene and her crew for the amazing job they have been doing at the Ski Hill Grill.

December was a busy month for Food & Beverage, from our many Holiday parties to New Year’s Eve. Our staff worked hard and did a fantastic job.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the Clubhouse and Main Lodge for our upcoming events. ■

THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER

Published monthly for the members of the Property Owners Association of The Hideout, Inc.

Lisa Green - Hideabout Editor (570) 698-4100, ext. 107 lgreen@thehideout.us

2022-2023 POA BOARD OFFICERS

Michael Terranova, President Lou Delli Santi, Vice President

Richard Yocum, Chair Jerry Restaino, Treasurer

Andrew Miller, Secretary Robert L. Tressler II, Director

Richard A. Guiffredo, Director

Larry Frotten, Assistant Secretary

Jill Metschulat, Assistant Secretary

Debra Tramantano, Assistant Secretary

THE HIDEOUT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Larry Frotten - Community Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 103 lfrotten@thehideout.us

Jill Metschulat - Assistant Community Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 122 jmetschulat@thehideout.us

Debra Tramantano - Financial Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 115 dtramantano@thehideout.us

Katie Beck - Human Resources Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 105 kbeck@thehideout.us

Lisa Green - Community Relations Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 107 lgreen@thehideout.us

John Boandl - Recreation Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 163 jboandl@thehideout.us

Richard Bourne - Public Safety Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 143 rbourne@thehideout.us

Tammi McCabe - Food & Beverage Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 159 tmccabe@thehideout.us

Dennis Polhamus - Facilities Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 136 dpolhamus@thehideout.us

Paul Matarazzo - Environmental Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 120 pmatarazzo@thehideout.us

Michael Kline - Golf Course Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 186 mkline@thehideout.us

V. Bourne - Registration Supervisor

(570) 698-4100, ext. 106 vbourne@thehideout.us

Donald Yocum - IT Manager

(570) 698-4100, ext. 110 dyocum@thehideout.us

Alex Lutzi - Golf Pro Shop Manager

(570) 698-4100, ext. 183 pro.shop@thehideout.us

Craig S. Rafaniello - Project Manager

(570) 698-4100, ext. 132 crafaniello@thehideout.us

Mark Rivezzi - Ski Hill Manager

(570) 698-4100, ext. 173 mrivezzi@thehideout.us

Articles must be submitted by the fifteenth of the month. Submit all material to: The Hideabout Editor, 640 The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. For advertising rates, contact Brandon Downs at (570) 630-3716. 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 publication month. Thank you. ■

HIDEOUT PHONE NUMBERS

lgreen@thehideout.us

Our fundraisers are to make a difference in the local schools and the lives of our seniors, children, and families. Sponsors have helped us provide heat, food, and clothing for those who otherwise would have gone without.

The mission of The Hideout Elves is to help families throughout the year. Your support helps us help others.

Events we’re planning and looking for sponsors:

Murder Mystery Dinner

Family Fun Fair

Kids Mini Golf Tournament

Pickleball Tournament

Beach Blanket Bingo

Adult Comedy Night ■

Answer on page 24

POLITICS and PREJUDICE

Politics and prejudice where do they draw the line

Red or Blue Christian or Jew

Neither has a hold on life’s time

The ones who decree “you must listen to me!”

Are just feeding us what’s on their minds

Some even lie

As they stand there and cry

“This is the way it should be!”

Black or White is the same when the light

Is turned off and there’s no one to see

Our thoughts are the same

We all want to be in the game

The way “He” designed it to be

Let’s all grab a hand

Let there be no one-man bands

Let life for all be as grand and as free

When we do

I promise you

That all but a few

Will find one voice who beside we can stand

So let’s vote for the best

Wear signs on our chest

Who is best for our nest

May they be

Someone who is fair

Who looks out and cares

Won’t threaten or dare

And for sure keep us free.

REAL ESTATE Do You Believe in Love at First Sight?

By: Terri Ditty, Broker Associate

Eight Seconds, folks. That’s all it takes for most buyers to form a first opinion of your house and fall in love! It’s not long, so you really, really, really need to make it count. Ideally, your home will impress and motivate a buyer to swiftly make an offer.

There’s no denying the importance of curb appeal. It bears repeating again and again, how your home looks from the street will shape a buyer’s overall expectations. In fact, some prospects do not even make it inside your front door if they are turned off by the exterior. The following checklist is a simple guideline to ensure the outside of your home is attractive enough to encourage a walk through.

Tidy Up - Rake leaves, sweep walkways, and clear the steps.

Color Splash - Brighten your landscape with seasonal flowers, remove dead shrubbery or tree limbs. Remove Clutter - Neatly stow all unnecessary item out of sight.

Face Lift - A fresh coat of paint on the entrance door, new doormats, and clean windows will freshen up the house and make it seem newer. Power wash decks and patios. Clear the cob webs around windows and soffits.

Functionality - Fix or replace broken doorbells, outdoor lighting, wobbly hand rails, and loose paving stones. Consider the Rear View - Buyers will want to see your backyard. The same rules apply; keep it tidy, colorful, well maintained, de-cluttered, and functional. Landscape - There are times that adding elements to your landscaping can help curb appeal, but there are also times when removing something is more effective.

Following these simple exterior ideas will help maximize your home’s attractiveness. Creating a great first impression provides you with a competitive edge and added value in any real estate market. Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match…. ■

WOLRAD/2022

WOLRAD is the pen name of Mark Darlow, a Hideout resident since 1984. WOLRAD offers to share his poetry for free at www.mhdarlow.medium.com

Darlow also welcomes comments on his website www.iwonderdoyou.com

POA Office Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday and Monday closed

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From: Paul Matarazzo B.Env.Sc., Environmental Manager

Greetings,

As February arrives, the end of winter is slowly inching closer. Soon the unpredictable March weather will be here bringing mixtures of t-shirt weather, and the year’s final snow storms. But for now, let’s enjoy the last parts of winter before the warm spring weather is in full effect.

Lakes

• Lake drawdown has come to a conclusion, and will remain roughly at 5 feet below pool height until the end of March. This height can vary for short amounts of time due to precipitation and other weather events.

o Notification will be sent via email blast before Roamingwood Lake is to be brought back to pool height.

• Walleye have been stocked in Roamingwood Lake in order to balance predator / prey relationships.

• With ice fishing on Brooks Lake approaching, we ask that all participants please follow state and Hideout limits / regulations while fishing. The Hideout’s limits are as follows:

o Use of Alewife and Golden Shiners for bait are prohibited

o Sunfish, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Crappies, Catfish, Rock Bass

 Open year round: 50 (combined species)

o Bass- Cut state limits in half. Therefore:

 Jan 1 – Apr 17 and Nov 1 – Dec 31: 15”, 2 (combined species)

 Apr 18 – Jun 12: NO HARVEST

 Jun 13 – Oct 31: 12”, 3 (combined species)

o Walleye- NO HARVEST (year-round)

o Grass Carp – NO HARVEST (year-round)

Presentations

• Look for the Delaware Valley Raptor Center to be putting on a presentation this spring to educate our residents on birds of prey in our area.

o This is a great opportunity to learn more about the beautiful birds we see every day here in the Hideout such as eagles and red-tailed hawks.

Committee Opening

• One more opening is available in the Wildlife and Forestry Committee, the committee currently has 7 members, with a maximum capacity of 8 allowed. This committee is suited for those that have a vested interest in preserving native habitat within The Hideout, and looking after our local wildlife, ensuring that they remain in good health, and are properly managed. For information on this committee, please reach out to the environmental manager at:

o 570-698-4100 x120

o matarazzo@thehideout.us

• Aside from the Wildlife and Forestry Committee member opening, the committee is also in search of volunteers to help maintain, and add to the Roamingwood native garden. Activities would include things such as plantings, weed management, and other routine gardening.

NWF (National Wildlife Federation)

• Please consider registering your Hideout property as certified wildlife habitat through the NWF.

• The Hideout is seeking national recognition as a certified wildlife habitat community via the NWF. In order to achieve this goal, 150 residents must have their property registered with the NWF. We are nearing this goal, and would become members of a small group of communities throughout the state of Pennsylvania by reaching this designation!

• To register, please email the Environmental Manager (pmatarazzo@ thehideout.us) for a link providing online registration, or stop by the POA office for a paper application!

o For any questions regarding certifying property as NWF wildlife habitat please reach out to the environmental manager via the email address provided above as well. ■

Did you know that The Hideout has had a TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) program in place since Spring 2019?

What’s “Hiding Out” in Pennsylvania?

Elk, Cervus Canadensis

Whilenot found in The Hideout, anyone willing to take a 2-hour drive to Northcentral Pennsylvania has the opportunity to view world class sized elk right near home. Elk, Cameron, Clinton, Clearfield, and Potter county are all within the elk’s range in PA. There are many public land viewing opportunities throughout these counties for anyone interested in observing our elk population. Before the settlers, elk were plentiful throughout Pennsylvania, but were unfortunately extirpated from the region by 1867. Elk were reintroduced in limited quantities to central PA in 1913. However, the elk that have been reintroduced are no longer eastern elk, they are rocky mountain elk. The animals used for reintroduction of the species were brought to PA by train from Yellowstone. Rewind 200 years, and you may have had eastern elk strolling through your back yard!

other disturbances that create a high stem count / native browse for the herd are likely to hold not only elk, but a vast amount of wildlife. Pennsylvania is home to the largest free-range elk heard in the northeast with a growing population of approximately 1400 elk. The PA game commission actively manages the forests throughout this region with the elk herd’s health and well being in mind, in hopes to keep them around for generations to come.

If you find yourself with some time on your hands this coming fall, don’t shy away from taking a ride out to northcentral PA to enjoy watching our elk herd! During the month of September bugling bulls can be observed during the peak breeding season running wild. It’s not a sight you want to miss!

Elk, while a member of the same family as whitetail deer, are much larger in stature. A mature bull elk (male elk), can stand at 50-60 inches shoulder height, and weigh up to 1,000 lbs. A mature cow elk (female elk), can weigh anywhere from 500-600 lbs. Elk are generally a khaki color throughout most of their hair, with dark brown hair throughout their neck and face. A very light tan colored hair can be found on their rump patch. Shades of brown will vary between an elk’s summer and winter coats.

Again, similarly to the very familiar whitetail deer, bulls when young will grow less impressive antlers that they shed each year, then growing a larger set the following year with plentiful nutrients, stress levels, and good health being the limiting factors. Once a bull has reached maturity, it is not uncommon for their antlers to reach 4-5 feet in length!

Elk habitat varies greatly, as they are very adaptive creatures. Elk can be found anywhere from the Rocky Mountains out west, to the farm lands of Northcentral PA. While they are adaptive, elk are grazers that require a high amount of forage to remain in one area. Forests containing clearcuts, reclaimed mine areas, and

Resources:

• https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Wildlife/ WildlifeSpecies/Elk/Pages/ HistoryofElkinPA.aspx

• https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Education/ WildlifeNotesIndex/Pages/Elk.

aspx#:~:text=Before%20settlers%20 arrived%20in%20Pennsylvania,New%20 York%20and%20New%20England.

• https://www.painns.com/blog/outdoorbenezette-080613#:~:text=In%20 1913%2C%20the%20PA%20 Game,100th%20year%20of%20the%20 reintroduction.

• https://pabucketlist.com/the-15best-elk-viewing-destinations-inpennsylvania/#:~:text=Pennsylvania%20 is%20home%20to%20the,annual%20 tradition%20for%20many%20people.

Photo Resources:

• https://www.rmef.org/elk-network/besmart-when-viewing-elk-in-pennsylvania/ (elk 2)

• https://krebscreek.com/are-there-elkin-pennsylvania/?utm_source=rss&utm_ medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-thereelk-in-pennsylvania (elk 1)

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Members that are observing feral/community cats roaming around their property can get enrolled in the TNR program by completing the online, PDF fillable “Consent to Trap Form” available here https://www.pdffiller.com/en/link_to_fill/672769522.htm

Are you interested in getting involved as a C Alley Cats volunteer or wish to make a donation to their non-profit organization? Please email calley@ptd.net or call them at (570) 226-6780.

Wildlife and Forestry Committee Meeting

Minutes - November 10, 2022

Committee:

Present- Cathy Long, Fred Sakacs, Joseph Piotrowski, Kathy Carpenter, Richard Long

Absent-

Excused-

Staff/Board Liaison:

Present- Paul Matarazzo, Richard Yokum

Absent-

Excused-

Guests:

Start Time: 11:00 am

Pledge of Allegiance

Motion to approve the Minutes:

Approved by Richard, Seconded by Kathy

Old Business:

1. Spotted Lantern Fly: Great presentation was well received. Fifteen attendees. Generally, they don’t kill trees, the undigested material excreted by the Fly cause the damage.

2. Roamingwood Native Garden: The planting of sedges and Elderberry will be completed on Monday. Maintenance will need to be advised of which plants should not be weeded out. Photos of the project need to be placed in Hidabout.

3. NWF: Currently 64 properties.

4. Club House Planting: Food and Beverage taking over the project.

5. Committee Business: Alex Grohl resigned because of scheduling conflicts. The recent applicant has not attended a meeting. The application was sent back to Caroline. Until we have 7 members the next member will have provisional voting status. The next meeting will be in January.

6. Raptor Presentation: Tabled until Spring.

7. Nature trail signs: The signs are ready to be drilled. The maintenance department is very busy and a delay is expected.

New Business:

1. Committee Attendance Requirement: The Board now requires a yearly Attendance report. One unexcused and the Chairperson will issue a written warning. Two unexcused meetings will automatically trigger removal from the committee. Three or more unexcused absences by a committee member will be deemed as a resignation by that member.

Tabled:

1. NWF: Recruitment effort at our presentations.

2. Raptor Presentation: Plan the meeting date in the Spring.

Standing Items:

1. Spotted Lanternfly: Egg casing sign to go up.

2. Goose management: Considering USGA to manage geese numbers.

3. Pharagmites:

4. Nuisance Animals: Turkey complaint referred to Game Commission.

5. Feral Cats:

6. Spongy Moths:

7. Deer Exclusion Zone:

Questions & Comments:

Motion to Adjourn:

Approved by Fred Seconded by Richard

End Time: 11:57

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You can also mail your information to: The Hideout POA, 640 The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 Attn: Lisa Green

In Memoriam

Alexander R. Auricchio

May 15, 1944 - December 23, 2022

Alexander R. Auricchio, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died at home after being stricken ill at home. His wife of 45 years and the absolute love of his life is the former Jane Quattrochi. Born 1944 in the Bronx, New York, he was the son of the late Ralph and Susie Auricchio. Al was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Yonkers, New York. Prior to his retirement in 2001 he worked for 35 years for the Journal News/Gannett Newspaper. Al served honorably in the United States Army from 1965-1967 as a specialist E4 with intelligence. Al was a diehard New York Yankees and Jets fan. He loved being with his family and friends. In The Hideout he enjoyed his time with Wood Workers and the bowling and golf leagues. Al will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to have known him.

Also surviving are nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; one great great niece; countless friends.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made in Al’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (an organization dedicated to helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families and by building custom-designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders) 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306. ■

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Communications Committee Meeting

Minutes - January 9, 2023

Minutes of Communication Committee

Meeting January 9, 2023

Meeting called to order @ 11:35 am

Pledge of Allegiance

Attendance: Terri Letteratis, Lyle Britton, Judy Britton, Eileen Simon, Barbara McNulty, Lisa Green, Community Relations Manager, Lou DelliSanti, Board Liaison, Larry Frotten, Community Manager

Excused: Bernadette Zumbo

Minutes of the last meeting approved by Barbara McNulty & seconded by Eileen Simon

Old Business:

1. Northgate plans are out for bid and project will start upon awarding of contract. Still waiting for main gate permit from PADOT.

2. We are looking into having reflective

dog collars for purchase when registering a dog. More info to follow next month. These collars are also available on Amazon to purchase.

3. The Hideout has many activities scheduled for the winter so be sure to sign up for email blasts and check The Hideabout Newspaper, The Hideabout Extra, The Hideout App, and The Hideout website for all the details.

4. As a reminder, when walking in The Hideout, please wear hi-visibility clothing at all hours, especially at night. New Business

1. Registration packets for 2023 have been sent out and dues are required to be paid by March 31, 2023. Please read the “Registration Corner” article in the January (page 4) Hideabout for further information

Meeting Adjourned at 12:40 pm

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS Workshop Meeting

Friday, March 10, 2023, 1 p.m. at the POA & on Zoom Regular

Meeting

Saturday, March 18, 2023, 9 a.m. at the Main Lodge & on Zoom

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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Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes

January 11, 2023

Call to Order: 10:00 AM

Pledge of Allegiance

Present: R. Straczynski - Chairperson, M. Popadynec, J. Dunn, J. Casey, R. Berri, T. Foley, D. Conlon, W. Pols, D. O’Neil Dennis Polhamus - Facilities Manager, Craig Rafaniello - Project Manager, Michael Terranova - Board Liaison, Larry Frotten – POA Community Manager

Excused: L. McKenna, D. Detres

Minutes from meeting on December 14th, 2022, approved by: M. Popadynec, Second: D. O’Neil DISCUSSIONS

OLD BUSINESS:

ADMINISTRATIVE: - 2023 Membership

Roster and 2022 Attendance Report filed with C. Mongelli. Also, several CMR’s (3) submitted for BOD review and approval at next session.

STORM WATER - Storm Water Project list completed for 2022 season. The 2023 Plan is in review. Includes Windemere culverts + crossovers. Deerfield Project with ECC for review.

GUARD RAIL INSTALLATIONS - The Guard Rails will be installed in the spring. Includes Boulder Road issues.

PROJECTS (Current Status)

TIKI BAR - Township Permit held until revised staircase lighting plan re-submitted. Working on list of food/ beverage equipment for new facility.

MAIN GATE - PennDOT Approval & Permit still in process. North Gate portion has been Approved/Permit. Revised to start March/April.

RESERVE STUDY: Preview for 2023 Capital based on updated POA Reserve Study due for February.

NEW BUSINESS:

OBSERVATION TOURS: Completed for 2022. All issues submitted to Facilities for repair scheduling. The 2023 Tours will be discussed at February session and Phase 1 planned for early March.

GENERATOR PROJECT: Introductory discussion on emergency power for several building on Hideout campus. Preliminary review for information, requirements, and other factors will be assembled over the next few weeks. Cross-Committee with ECC, Long Range Planning, and Public Safety.

MONTHLY AMENITY OBSERVATIONS:

Main Gate Wall, the retaining wall, is buckling, near culvert pipe under road Main Beach, winter erosion. Prevent with black liner material.

Dumpster area – spots of concrete breakage, crumbling Stock Farm Entrance – “non-Members” need sign where main gate is located Potholes in North Gate Road, and Stock Farm entrance road

OSC area - old canoe in field. Curtain on pavilion cut, New Bocci Court needs covering for winter.

OSC area - area Pole Lights, 3 of 4 not working, Horseshoe area needs refurbish for Spring.

Border Ruts from payment to stones on area across from Maintenance entrance, and near 160 North Gate. Also, on Split Rail near Stock Farm exit lane.

MAILBOX ADVISORY

SKI HILL - Ski Hill is fully operational; however, “melt-off” has impaired business. Conveyor on Snow-Tube has been repaired. Ready for Snow!

Motion to Adjourn: 10:50 AM Motion by: R. Berri Second by: M. Popadynec

Next meeting will be February 8th at 10:00am ■

We’re Here for You

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.

There are QR codes at: the Main and North gates for The Hideabout Newspaper and The Hideabout Extra. Please let your friends and family know that when they stop at the gate to get their pass, if they scan the QR codes with their smart phones they will have easy assess to our monthly and bi-monthly publications.

Sweet Cookies For Your Sweetheart

Valentine’s Day presents an opportunity to shower loved ones with special gifts, including treats. Dessert is a significant component of Valentine’s Day, as chocolates and cakes are given and consumed in abundance.

French macarons are a great sweet for amateur bakers to add to their Valentine’s Day repertoire. Making macarons often is a labor of love, so offering a sweetheart a plate of these chewy, meringue-based cookies really shows you care. Vary the filling of choice depending on your beloved’s favorite flavors.

Enjoy this recipe for “French Macarons,” which utilizes the Swiss meringue method, courtesy of Karli Bitner and her “Cooking with Karli” blog. Weighing the ingredients produces more reliable results.

French Macarons - Make 20 macarons

100 grams powdered sugar

100 grams superfine almond flour

100 grams egg whites

100 grams granulated sugar

Food coloring, if desired

Vanilla buttercream filling

4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

11/2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Up to 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Food coloring, if desired

1. Measure out all ingredients.

2. Sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour. Set aside.

3. Add 1 cup of water to your sauce pan or to the liner of your Instant Pot.

4. Heat the water over medium heat until steaming.

5. While the water is heating, add the egg and 3 tablespoons of the measured out sugar to the bowl you’ll be using for the double boiler.

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Food & Beverage Committee Meeting

Minutes - October 15, 2022

6. Once the water is steaming, place the bowl over the steaming water and whisk until the egg whites are foamy and white. When they are foamy and white, remove the bowl from the pan or Instant Pot and set on a hot pad on the counter. Turn off the burner or Instant Pot.

7. Add the remaining sugar to the egg whites and mix using an electric hand mixture until the egg whites are white, glossy and can form stiff peaks.

8. Add the food coloring now if you’d like to color your macarons. Mix until combined.

9. Add the powdered sugar and almond flour to the bowl and mix with your mixer for 8 seconds. After the 8 seconds is up, use a silicone spatula to stir and smear the batter from the outside of the bowl towards the center. Turn the bowl as you do this to make sure all of the batter gets stirred equally.

10. Do this until your batter thins and is able to drizzle a ribbon of batter for a few seconds without it breaking.

11. Transfer the batter to a piping bag equipped with a round piping tip.

12. Pipe equal circles onto a silicone or parchment-lined cookie sheet. Make sure that your piping bag is straight up and down. Apply equal pressure and release pulling straight back up. Repeat with the remaining batter.

13. Bang the pan gently but firmly onto the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles.

14. Preheat oven to 300 F.

15. Allow the macarons to dry out as the oven preheats, for about 20 to 30 minutes. Your macarons should be dry to the touch before going into the oven.

16. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes at 300 F. The macarons should not turn brown.

17. Allow the macarons to cool completely on the pan.

18. When the macarons are completely cool, make your filling.

19. Make your filling by combining all ingredients using either a stand mixer or your electric hand mixer. Slowly add in the heavy cream (you can substitute milk if you’d like) because you want a thick buttercream so it doesn’t squirt out while eating the macaron.

20. Once the buttercream is mixed together and your desired consistency, gently pipe some frosting onto the bottom side of one cookie and then sandwich the frosting with the bottom side of a second cookie to create your macaron.

21. Repeat with remaining cookies. ■

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 (Non-Fee) 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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PHYSICAL THERAPY OVERUSE INJURIES?

By: Bernard J. Povanda, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT

What is an overuse injury?

There are two types of injuries, acute and overuse. Acute injuries are usually the result of a single, traumatic event. Common examples include wrist fracture, ankle sprains, shoulder dislocations and hamstring muscle strain.

Overuse injuries are more subtle and usually occur over time. They are the result of repetitive microtrauma to the tendons, bones, and joints. Common examples include tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), swimmer’s shoulder (rotator cuff tendinitis and impingement), runners’ knee, jumper’s knee (infrapatellar tendinitis), Achilles tendinitis and shin splints.

Why do overuse injuries occur?

This happens because of an internal process called remodeling. The remodeling process involves both the breakdown and buildup of tissue. There is a fine balance between the two and if breakdown occurs more rapidly than buildup, injury occurs. This can happen when you first began a sport or activity and try to do too much too soon setting yourself up for an overuse injury.

What factors are usually responsible for overuse injuries?

Training errors are the most common cause of overuse injuries. Common errors involve rapid acceleration of the intensity, duration, or frequency of your activity. There are also technical, biomechanical, and individual factors. Proper technique is critical in avoiding overuse injuries. Some people are more prone to overuse injuries, normally related to anatomical biomechanical factors such as imbalances between strength and flexibility around certain joints. Body alignment, like knocked knees, unequal leg lengths, flat or high arched feet, are also contributing factors.

What is the treatment?

Treatment depends on the specific diagnosis. In general, for minor symptoms cutting back the intensity, duration or frequency of the offending activity brings relief. If symptoms persist a physical therapist will be able to create a more detailed treatment plan for any specific condition.

Can overuse injuries be prevented?

Most overuse injuries are preventable with proper training and common sense. The use of the 10% rule is helpful. In general, you should not increase your training program or activity more than 10% per week this allows your body adequate time for recovery and response.

The ten% rule also applies to increasing pace or mileage for walkers and runners, as well as to the amount of weight added in strength training programs. ■

Danielle Andre, PT, DPT, AIB-VRC

Tips To Make Baking More Healthy

Baking sessions are a beloved family tradition in many households. But such sessions may not be as revered by family physicians, as baked goods are often prepared with ingredients, like sugar and butter, that aren’t necessarily sound additions to a person’s diet.

Though baked goods may never rival vegetables in nutritional value, there are ways for amateur bakers to make these beloved foods a little more healthy.

· Replace sugar with a fig puree. Figs are nutrition-rich fruits that serve as significant sources of calcium, potassium and iron. WebMD notes that figs also are excellent sources of fiber. Soaking

eight ounces of figs in water can soften them before they’re pureed with between 1/4 to 1/3 cup of water. The resulting fig puree can serve as a sugar substitute.

· Make it a “dates” night. Much like figs, dates can be pureed and serve as a sugar substitute. However, WebMD notes that pureed dates will not be able to replace all of the sugar in a recipe. One cup of pureed pitted dates with 1/2 to 1 cup of water can replace as much as half of the sugar a recipe calls for.

· Replace butter with avocados. It’s not just sugar that can make baked goods so unhealthy. Many baking recipes call for a substantial amount of butter. California Avocados notes that avocados can replace butter at a 1:1 ratio when baking. So if a recipe calls for 1 cup of butter, bakers can replace that with 1 cup of pureed avocados. WebMD warns that avocados have more water than butter, so bakers may want to reduce the temperature in their ovens by 25 percent and bake the foods a little longer.

· Replace white flour with whole wheat

flour. White flour is often the go-to for amateur and even professional bakers. But white flour is processed, which removes the bran and germ of the grain, thus stripping white flour of much of its nutritional value. Whole wheat flour is not processed, so it retains its nutritional value. Baking with whole wheat flour may require a learning curve, and some bakers prefer to use a mix of whole-wheat and white flour to preserve the flavors they’ve grown accustomed to.

Baked goods may never pack the most nutritious punch, but there are ways for amateur bakers to make such foods a little more healthy. ■

F ebruary r ecreation a ctivities

Wed 1-Feb Chair Yoga w/Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5pp (Wkly.)

Wed 1-Feb Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Wed 1-Feb After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 1-Feb Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Wkly. M, W, F)

Wed 1-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Wed 1-Feb Marie’s Crafts, 11am-1pm

Thurs 2-Feb Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Fri 3-Feb Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 3-Feb Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Wkly. M, W, F)

Fri 3-Feb Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5pp (Tues., Fri.)

Fri 3-Feb Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Fri 3-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Fri 3-Feb Adult Ceramics Time, 6pm-9pm - BYOB

Fri 3-Feb Stained Glass w/Penny, 6-9pm-13 years & up-$20pp-RESV. REQ’D

Sat 4-Feb Kids Martial Arts w/Sensei Sparks, 11am-12pm, 5-11yrs, in the Aerobics Room (Weekly)

Sat 4-Feb Teen/Adult Kickboxing w/Sensei Sparks, 12-1pm, 12yrs+, in Aerobics Room (Weekly)

Sat 4-Feb Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 4-Feb Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sat 4-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Sat 4-Feb Storytime, 11:30am-12:30pm - Ages 2-6 years

Sat 4-Feb Woodburning w/John Bobcik, 1-3pm-12 years & up-$20pp-RESV. REQ’D

Sat 4-Feb Stained Glass w/Penny, 1-4pm - 13 years & up - $20pp-RESV. REQ’D

Sun 5-Feb Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 5-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-3pm

Mon 6-Feb Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Mon 6-Feb Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Wkly. M, W, F)

Mon 6-Feb Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY

Mon 6-Feb After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Tues 7-Feb Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5pp (Tues., Fri.)

Tues 7-Feb Resort Worlds Catskills Casino Bus Trip-leaves N M Art Center 9:30am

Tues 7-Feb Kids Martial Arts w/Sensei Sparks, 5-6pm, 5-11yrs, in the Aerobics Room (Weekly Tues & Thurs)

Tues 7-Feb Teen/Adult Kickboxing w/Sensei Sparks, 6-7pm, 12yrs+, in Aerobics Room (Weekly Tues & Thurs)

Tues 7-Feb Happy Hour Yoga w/Diane Rixner 5:30-6:30pm-MPR $5pp (WKLY)

Wed 8-Feb Chair Yoga w/Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5pp (WKLY)

Wed 8-Feb Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Wed 8-Feb After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 8-Feb Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Wkly. M, W, F)

Wed 8-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Wed 8-Feb Marie’s Crafts, 11am-1pm

Wed 8-Feb Basic Sewing, 1pm-3pm - reservations required

Thurs 9-Feb Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Thurs 9-Feb Kids Martial Arts w/Sensei Sparks, 5-6pm, 5-11yrs, in the Aerobics Room (Weekly Tues & Thurs)

Fri 10-Feb Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 10-Feb Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Wkly. M, W, F)

Fri 10-Feb Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5pp (Tues., Fri.)

Fri 10-Feb Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Fri 10-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Fri 10-Feb Adult Ceramic Time, 6pm-9pm - BYOB

Fri 10-Feb Stained Glass w/Penny, 6-9pm-13 years & up-$20pp-RESV. REQ’D

Sat 11-Feb Kids Martial Arts w/Sensei Sparks, 11am-12pm, 5-11yrs, in the Aerobics Room (Weekly)

Sat 11-Feb Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 11-Feb Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sat 11-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Sat 11-Feb Storytime, 11:30-12:30 - Ages 2-6 years

Sat 11-Feb Stained Glass w/Penny, 1-4pm - 13 years & up - $20pp-RESV. REQ’D

Sun 12-Feb Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 12-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-3pm

Mon 13-Feb After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Mon 13-Feb Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY

Mon 13-Feb Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Mon 13-Feb Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Wkly. M, W, F)

Tues 14-Feb Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5pp (Tues., Fri.)

Tues 14-Feb Kids Martial Arts w/Sensei Sparks, 5-6pm, 5-11yrs, in the Aerobics Room (Weekly Tues & Thurs)

Tues 14-Feb Happy Hour Yoga w/Diane Rixner 5:30-6:30pm-MPR $5pp (WKLY)

Wed 15-Feb Chair Yoga w/Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5pp (WKLY)

Wed 15-Feb Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Wkly. M, W, F)

Wed 15-Feb Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Wed 15-Feb After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 15-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Wed 15-Feb Marie’s Crafts, 11am-1pm

Thurs 16-Feb Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Thurs 16-Feb Kids Martial Arts w/Sensei Sparks, 5-6pm, 5-11yrs, in the Aerobics Room (Weekly Tues & Thurs)

Fri 17-Feb Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 17-Feb Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Wkly. M, W, F)

Fri 17-Feb Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5pp (Tues., Fri.)

Fri 17-Feb Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Fri 17-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Fri 17-Feb Adult Ceramic Time, 6pm-9pm - BYOB

Fri 17-Feb Stained Glass w/Penny, 6-9pm-13 years & up-$20pp-RESV. REQ’D

Sat 18-Feb Winter Carnival, Ski Hill, 1pm-4pm

Sat 18-Feb Kids Martial Arts w/Sensei Sparks, 11am-12pm, 5-11yrs, in the Aerobics Room (Weekly)

Sat 18-Feb Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 18-Feb Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sat 18-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Sat 18-Feb Storytime, 11:30-12:30 - Ages 2-6 years

Sat 18-Feb Family Crafts w/Marie, 1pm-3pm - All Ages welcomed - RESV. REQ’D

Sat 18-Feb Stained Glass w/Penny, 1-4pm - 13 years & up - $20pp-RESV. REQ’D

Sun 19-Feb Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 19-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-3pm

Mon 20-Feb After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Mon 20-Feb Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY

Mon 20-Feb Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Mon 20-Feb Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Wkly. M, W, F)

Mon 20-Feb Kids Art Camp, 2pm-4pm - Ages 7-11 years - $75 per week, $20 per child per day (Feb 20-25)

Tues 21-Feb Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5pp (Tues., Fri.)

Tues 21-Feb Kids Martial Arts w/Sensei Sparks, 5-6pm, 5-11yrs, in the Aerobics Room (Weekly Tues & Thurs)

Tues 21-Feb Happy Hour Yoga w/Diane Rixner 5:30-6:30pm-MPR $5pp (WKLY)

Tues 21-Feb Kids Art Camp, 2pm-4pm - Ages 7-11 years - $75 per week, $20 per child per day (Feb 20-24)

Wed 22-Feb Chair Yoga w/Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5pp (WKLY)

Wed 22-Feb Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Wkly. M, W, F)

Wed 22-Feb After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 22-Feb Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Wed 22-Feb Kids Art Camp, 2pm-4pm - Ages 7-11 years - $75 per week, $20 per child per day (Feb 20-24)

Wed 22-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Wed 22-Feb Marie’s Crafts, 11am-1pm

Wed 22-Feb Basic Sewing, 1pm-3pm - reservations required

Thurs 23-Feb Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Thurs 23-Feb Kids Art Camp, 2pm-4pm - Ages 7-11 years - $75 per week, $20 per child per day (Feb 20-24)

Thurs 23-Feb Kids Martial Arts w/Sensei Sparks, 5-6pm, 5-11yrs, in the Aerobics Room (Weekly Tues & Thurs)

Fri 24-Feb Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5pp (Tues., Fri.)

Fri 24-Feb Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 24-Feb Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Wkly. M, W, F)

Fri 24-Feb Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Fri 24-Feb Kids Art Camp, 2pm-4pm - Ages 7-11 years - $75 per week, $20 per child per day (Feb 20-24)

Fri 24-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Fri 24-Feb Adult Ceramic Time, 6pm-9pm - BYOB

Fri 24-Feb Stained Glass w/Penny, 6-9pm-13 years & up-$20pp-RESV. REQ’D

Sat 25-Feb Kids Martial Arts w/Sensei Sparks, 11am-12pm, 5-11yrs, in the Aerobics Room (Weekly)

Sat 25-Feb Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 25-Feb Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sat 25-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Sat 25-Feb Woodburning w/John Bobcik, 1-3pm-12 years & up-$20pp-RESV. REQ’D

Sat 25-Feb Stained Glass w/Penny, 1-4pm - 13 years & up - $20pp-RESV. REQ’D

Sun 26-Feb Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 26-Feb Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-3pm

Mon 27-Feb Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Mon 27-Feb Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Wkly. M, W, F)

Mon 27-Feb Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY

Mon 27-Feb After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Tues 28-Feb Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5pp (Tues., Fri.)

Tues 28-Feb Happy Hour Yoga w/Diane Rixner 5:30-6:30pm-MPR $5pp (WKLY) ■

Facing heavy burdens?

Think there’s no way out?

Start your day in prayerWhere there’s Faith there is no doubt.

Sitting there worrying

‘Till you’re just about to shout?

Trust God in all thingsWhere there’s Peace there is no doubt.

God can handle it. Get up. Move on. Reach out. Look forward to a blessed new day-

Where there’s Hope there is no doubt.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

PROVERBS 3: 5-6

by: Millie Torzilli ©

M arch r ecreation a ctivities

Wed 1-Mar Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly)

Wed 1-Mar Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Wed 1-Mar Family Open Gym 3:00pm – 5:00 pm

Wed 1-Mar Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Wed 1-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Wed 1-Mar Marie’s Crafts, 11am-1pm

Thurs 2-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 5pm-6pm, Ages 5-11, RSC, Call to Register.

Thurs 2-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 6pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC, Call to Register.

Thurs 2-Mar Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Fri 3-Mar Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 3-Mar Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Fri 3-Mar Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Fri 3-Mar Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Fri 3-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Fri 3-Mar Adult Ceramics Time, 6pm-9pm - BYOB

Fri 3-Mar Stained Glass w/ Penny, 6pm-9pm - 13 years and up - $20 per person - reservations required

Sat 4-Mar KARATE Program, Saturday, 11am-12pm, Ages 5-11, RSC, Call to Register.

Sat 4-Mar KARATE Program, Saturday, 12pm-1pm, Ages 12+, RSC, Call to Register.

Sat 4-Mar Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 4-Mar Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sat 4-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Sat 4-Mar Storytime, 11:30-12:30 - Ages 2-6 years

Sat 4-Mar Woodburning w/ John Bobcik, 1pm-3pm - 12 years and up - $20pp - Res. Required

Sat 4-Mar Stained Glass w/ Penny, 1pm-4pm - 13 years and up - $20 per person - Res. Required

Sun 5-Mar Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 5-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-3pm

Mon 6-Mar Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Mon 6-Mar Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Mon 6-Mar Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY!

Mon 6-Mar After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Tues 7-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 5pm-6pm, Ages 5-11, RSC, Call to Register.

Tues 7-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 6pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC, Call to Register.

Tues 7-Mar Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Tues 7-Mar Resort Worlds Catskills Casino Bus Trip-leaves N M Art Center 9:30am

Tues 7-Mar Happy Hour Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 5:30-6:30pm in the MPR $5 per person (weekly)

Wed 8-Mar Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly)

Wed 8-Mar Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Wed 8-Mar After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 8-Mar Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Wed 8-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Wed 8-Mar Marie’s Crafts, 11am-1pm

Wed 8-Mar Basic Sewing, 1pm-3pm - reservations required

Thurs 9-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 5pm-6pm, Ages 5-11, RSC, Call to Register.

Thurs 9-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 6pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC, Call to Register.

Thurs 9-Mar Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Fri 10-Mar Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 10-Mar Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Fri 10-Mar Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Fri 10-Mar Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Fri 10-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Fri 10-Mar Adult Ceramic Time, 6pm-9pm - BYOB

Fri 10-Mar Stained Glass w/ Penny, 6pm-9pm - 13 years and up - $20 per person - Res. Required

Sat 11-Mar KARATE Program, Saturday, 11am-12pm, Ages 5-11, RSC, Call to Register.

Sat 11-Mar KARATE Program, Saturday, 12pm-1pm, Ages 12+, RSC, Call to Register.

Sat 11-Mar Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 11-Mar Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sat 11-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Sat 11-Mar Storytime, 11:30-12:30 - Ages 2-6 years

Sat 11-Mar Stained Glass w/ Penny, 1pm-4pm - 13 years and up - $20 per person - Res. Required

Sun 12-Mar Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 12-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-3pm

Mon 13-Mar After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Mon 13-Mar Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY!

Mon 13-Mar Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Mon 13-Mar Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Tues 14-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 5pm-6pm, Ages 5-11, RSC, Call to Register.

Tues 14-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 6pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC, Call to Register.

Tues 14-Mar Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Tues 14-Mar Happy Hour Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 5:30-6:30pm in the MPR $5 per person (weekly)

Wed 15-Mar Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly)

Wed 15-Mar Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Wed 15-Mar Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Wed 15-Mar After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 15-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Wed 15-Mar Marie’s Crafts, 11am-1pm

Thurs 16-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 5pm-6pm, Ages 5-11, RSC, Call to Register.

Thurs 16-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 6pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC, Call to Register.

Thurs 16-Mar Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Fri 17-Mar Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 17-Mar Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Fri 17-Mar Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Fri 17-Mar Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Fri 17-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Fri 17-Mar Adult Ceramic Time, 6pm-9pm - BYOB

Fri 17-Mar Stained Glass w/ Penny, 6pm-9pm - 13 years and up - $20 per person - Res. Required

Fri 17-Mar Adult Bingo Night, Main Lodge, 6pm

Sat 18-Mar KARATE Program, Saturday, 11am-12pm, Ages 5-11, RSC, Call to Register.

Sat 18-Mar KARATE Program, Saturday, 12pm-1pm, Ages 12+, RSC, Call to Register.

Sat 18-Mar Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 18-Mar Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sat 18-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Sat 18-Mar Storytime, 11:30-12:30 - Ages 2-6 years

Sat 18-Mar Family Crafts w/ Marie, 1pm-3pm - All Ages welcomed - reservations required

Sat 18-Mar Stained Glass w/ Penny, 1pm-4pm - 13 years and up - $20 per person - Res. Required

Sun 19-Mar Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 19-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-3pm

Mon 20-Mar After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Mon 20-Mar Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY!

Mon 20-Mar Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Mon 20-Mar Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Tues 21-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 5pm-6pm, Ages 5-11, RSC, Call to Register.

Tues 21-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 6pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC, Call to Register.

Tues 21-Mar Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Tues 21-Mar Happy Hour Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 5:30-6:30pm in the MPR $5 per person (weekly)

Wed 22-Mar Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly)

Wed 22-Mar Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Wed 22-Mar After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 22-Mar Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Wed 22-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Wed 22-Mar Marie’s Crafts, 11am-1pm

Wed 22-Mar Basic Sewing, 1pm-3pm - reservations required

Thurs 23-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 5pm-6pm, Ages 5-11, RSC, Call to Register.

Thurs 23-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 6pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC, Call to Register.

Thurs 23-Mar Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Fri 24-Mar Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Fri 24-Mar Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 24-Mar Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Fri 24-Mar Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Fri 24-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Fri 24-Mar Adult Ceramic Time, 6pm-9pm - BYOB

Fri 24-Mar Stained Glass w/ Penny, 6pm-9pm - 13 years and up - $20 per person - Res. Required

Sat 25-Mar KARATE Program, Saturday, 11am-12pm, Ages 5-11, RSC, Call to Register.

Sat 25-Mar KARATE Program, Saturday, 12pm-1pm, Ages 12+, RSC, Call to Register.

Sat 25-Mar Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 25-Mar Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sat 25-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Sat 25-Mar Woodburning w/ John Bobcik, 1pm-3pm - 12 years and up - $20 per personreservations required

Sat 25-Mar Stained Glass w/ Penny, 1pm-4pm - 13 years and up - $20 per person - reservations required

Sun 26-Mar Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 26-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-3pm

Mon 27-Mar Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Mon 27-Mar Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Mon 27-Mar Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY!

Mon 27-Mar After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Tues 28-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 5pm-6pm, Ages 5-11, RSC, Call to Register.

Tues 28-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 6pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC, Call to Register.

Tues 28-Mar Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Tues 28-Mar Happy Hour Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 5:30-6:30pm in the MPR $5 per person (weekly)

Wed 29-Mar Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly)

Wed 29-Mar Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Wed 29-Mar After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 29-Mar Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Wed 29-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Wed 29-Mar Marie’s Crafts, 11am-1pm

Thurs 30-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 5pm-6pm, Ages 5-11, RSC, Call to Register.

Thurs 30-Mar KARATE Program, Tuesday & Thursday, 6pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC, Call to Register.

Thurs 30-Mar Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Fri 31-Mar Dock Space Applications due by 5pm at the Recreation Office

Fri 31-Mar Ceramics for All Ages, 11am-5pm

Fri 31-Mar Adult Ceramic Time, 6pm-9pm - BYOB

Fri 31-Mar Stained Glass w/ Penny, 6pm-9pm - 13 years and up - $20 per person - reservations required

* Subject to Change, Check with Recreation ■

THE NUBIA MALKIN ART CENTER

Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Pictured is a young man at the Nubia Malkin Art Center on New Year’s Eve with his family. He did a great job on his eagle!

ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 105 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Mass Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 11 a.m. Father Stephen Bosomafi. (570) 698-5584.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 334 Saint Mary’s Church Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Mass Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Father Stephen Bosomafi. (570) 698-5584.

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 a.m. Pastor Don Gillchrist. (570) 226-6713.

ST JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 564 Easton Turnpike, Hamlin, PA 18427. Services of Holy Communion Sunday 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Reverend Ronald R. Miller, Ph.D. (570) 689-9260.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 815 Church Street, Hawley, PA 18428. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Juengel. (570) 226-4835.

GRACE RIDGE CHURCH, Sunday Service 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., 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 10 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 worship at 10:30 a.m.

Reverend Adam Reinhardt

(570) 226-2411

Email: spelc@ptd.net

CANAAN BIBLE CHAPEL, 30 Hemlock Road, Lake Ariel, PA

18436. Sunday Service 10 a.m. and

6 p.m. Pastor Daniel Henwood. 9 a.m. Sunday School (570) 937-4848. Home of Canaan Christian Academy. ■

AMENITY BADGE REMINDER

Members and guests of members, 7 years of age and older, MUST possess and display a current amenity badge at ALL times while at ANY of The Hideout amenities.

As of July 30, 2022, MEMBERS only may substitute a mobile picture of their amenity badge clearly displaying the front of their amenity badge which includes the current year sticker, name, photograph, and lot number.

THANK YOU!

Please let our local businesses know that you saw their ad in THE HIDEABOUT

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

• NO Diapers

• NO Clothing

• NO Styrofoam

• NO Plastic Bags

• NO Caps or Lids

• NO Food

• NO Compost

• NO Yard Waste

Please remember to rinse your containers BEFORE you recycle them! Thank you!

• NO Greasy Pizza Boxes

Trash & Recycling Area Hours

Monday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday 6:00 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.

Winter Sports Complex

Skiing - Snowboarding - Ski Rentals

Snowboard Rentals - Snowtubing

The Hideout Winter Sports Complex is located off Westwood Drive across from the Nubia Malkin Art Center. Parking is available in the Nubia Malkin Art Center lot. The Complex has a bunny slope with magic carpet lift, three novice and intermediate trails, chair lift, snowtubing area with magic carpet lift. We also have a Rental Shop, Ski Lodge with fireplace, and Snack Bar.

Ski Hill Ticket Sales: (570) 698-4100, ext. 170

Ski Hill Ski School: (570) 698-4100, ext. 172

Ski Hill First Aid: (570) 698-4100, ext. 174

Ski Hill Rentals: (570) 698-4100, ext. 176

WINTER SPORTS COMPLEX HOURS OF OPERATION (conditions permitting)

REGULAR HOURS

Wednesdays 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursdays 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fridays 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturdays 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sundays 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

~ SPECIAL EVENTS ~

Presidents’ Week 2023

Friday, February 17

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday, February 18

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Winter Carnival 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Co-Sponsored by: Century 21 Select Group A Family Fun Day You Don’t Want To Miss!

Sunday, February 19

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Monday to Friday

February 20 – February 24

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday, February 25

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday, February 26

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

* hours subject to change

Photo by: Fallon Valentin

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. ■

ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS

We are 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. Thank you! ■

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

To stay safe walking, follow these rules of the road:

1. Walk Facing Traffic When Walking on the Side of the Road

If there is no sidewalk and you must walk on the side of the road, choose the side where you are facing oncoming traffic. In North America, this is the left side of the road. This gives you the best chance to see traffic approaching closest to you and take evasive action when needed.

2. Walk Single File When Not Separated from the Road

Unless you are on a sidewalk separated from the road or you are in a wide bike/ pedestrian lane, you should walk in single file. This is especially important on a road with lots of curves and where traffic has only a split second chance of seeing you before hitting you. While it can be enjoyable to walk down the road two to three abreast chatting merrily, drivers don’t expect it and you may lose your best walking buddies.

3. Stay Aware of Bikes and Runners

Share the road and path with bikes and runners. Bike riders should alert you when approaching from behind with a bike bell or a “passing on the left/right.” Listen for them, and move to walk single file, allowing them to pass safely. Runners should also call out for passing. Bike-walker collisions can result in broken bones or head injury for either—and you aren’t wearing a helmet.

4.

Be Visible

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. ■

Be Kind

A Message from the Communication Committee to Members of The Hideout

TheCommunication Committee of The Hideout has a mission to enhance dialog between POA members and various departments within The Hideout. We welcome all suggestions from POA Members on ways to improve living in our community.

Please email any comments or concerns to one of the committee members listed below. Your input can make a difference!

All correspondence will be confidential and acknowledged and discussed at our monthly meeting.

Committee members email addresses:

Lyle Britton - lylebr977@gmail.com

Terri Letteratis - theresaletteratis@gmail.com

Eileen Simon - efsimon64@gmail.com

Judith Townsend Britton - jt179854@gmail.com

We’re listening! Thank you! ■

The Hideout Rules & Regulations specify, “verbal and/or physical harassment of staff and/or other members is prohibited” so harassment or threats may result in the issuance of a citation or multiple citations.

Hideout Adult Bowling League

WEEK # 15 – Our Hideout bowlers were in the Holiday mood, eager to stuff the pins & carve out awesome scores.

Congratulations to our “Sweep” Teams: NO PRESSURE

STRIKE KINGS -- Charlie David 236 (641), Larry Triolo 223 (604), Geoff Gliebe 222 (625), Mike Burns 222 (556), Pat Noone 211 (5550), Joe Stach 205, Mike Labate 197 (544), Al Dekler 195 (552), Larry Kiefhaber 186 (516), Ralph Concepcion 183 (518), Dale Conlon 179, John Gaspari 174, Lou DelliSanti 173, John Kane 170, Pasquale Mozzone 169, Mike Proscia 168, Rob Trombley 160, Rick Hadley 159, Ray Lubanski 158, Dave Trombley 157, Bob Hoffenberg 154, Paul Schiavo 152, Jeff Sias 152, Len Wysocki 151, Dave Dimmick 147, Willie Schumacher 141 & Peter Tomasetti 140. Congrats!

Chuck Bertani snapped up a 366; Ken Bertani whipped out a 371; Al Brookmeyer iced a 352; Jan Nartog (Pacer) captured a 241; Arthur Palladino piled up the pins for a 336; Vinny Recchio banged out a 385; Ken Wenz drilled a 379 & KC White packed away a 395.

STRIKE QUEENS -- Doris Kane 186 (446), Karen Gliebe 183 (497), Janice Wagner 165 (409), Marilyn Sevigny 162 (435), Ronnie Noone 162, Reggie Hadley 160 (433), Julie Grodski 155, Linda Brenner 143, Sue Dimmick 143, Karen Bertani 141, Renee Recchio 137, Gail Endorf 136, Lucille Koehler 130, Carole Maguire 128, Joanne Trombley 128, Michele Palladino 124, Marge Conlon 123 & Cindy Gaspari 122. Great Rolling!!!

Bobbie Hraba racked up a 203; Joyce LaRocca bounced a 255; Carolyn Renna soared to a 249; Jeanne Schumacher packed away 269; Stephanie Wysocki collected a 308.

Team #12 - WHISPERERS shattered the pins with a 1878 Awesome High Team Series. Congratulations to Linda Brenner, Bobbie Hraba & Captain Mike Labate for a spectacular round of bowling!

Bowlers of the Week: Karen Bertani was singing “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” hitting her mark & making the pins fly for a 373...31POA!!! No coal in Charlie David’s stocking...not after he put in a bright performance on the lanes...reeling in a terrific 236 & 641...101POA!! Geoff Gliebe took his pins on a sleigh ride right into the channel & cruised to a super 222 & 625...67POA!!! Karen Gliebe felt the magic of Christmas shooting a dazzling 497...68POA!!! Larry Kiefhaber gave his pins the (Santa) boot with every shot & hammered out an excellent 516...57POA!!! Renee Recchio must have been tossin’ snowballs down the lanes because she iced a cool 371...26POA!!! Joanne Trombley gifted her lanes with a bunch of pocket shots & fired off a wonderful 350...50POA!!! Rob Trombley was having a jolly time on his lanes when he carved out an awesome 450...60POA!!!

Honorable Mention: 7-3-6-10 Mike Burns; 7-6-10 Lou DelliSanti; 4-10 Dave Dimmick; 8-6-10 John Gaspari & 2-4-10

Jeff Sias

WEEK # 16 - Our bowlers were looking for some “gifts” on the lanes as we close out 2022.

Congratulations to our “SWEEP” Teams: KING OF THE QUEENS, OH WELL & PICKLEBALLERS

STRIKE KINGS -- Mike Burns 232 (626), Bill Wagner 224 (557), Charlie David 224 (585), Larry Triolo 208 (559), Ralph Concepcion 191 (559), John Kane 189, Al Dekler 188 (523), Dale Conlon 187, Mike Proscia 185, Mike Labate 182 (527), Joe Stach 182 (517), Larry Kiefhaber 180, Vinny Recchio 179, Len Wysocki 178 (514), Pat Noone 174, KC White 173, Lou DelliSanti 173, Pasquale Mozzone 169, Dave Trombley 169, Willie Schumacher 165, Rick Hadley 158, Rob Trombley 154, Ken Bertani 151, Ken Wenz 150, Ray Lubanski 141, Dave Dimmick 135 & Chuck Bertani 134. Men - You ruled your lanes!

STRIKE QUEENS – Ronnie Noone 203 (526), Marilyn Sevigny 180 (471), Lorraine Procopio 172 (505), Doris Kane 167 (458), Donna White 154, Reggie Hadley 152 (428), Karen Bertani 151 (404), Renee Recchio 150, Marge Conlon 144, Lucille Koehler 136 (406), Janice Wagner 135, Bobbie Hraba 129, Michele Palladino 127, Julie Grodski 125, Carole Maguire 122 & Sue Dimmick 120. Hooray!!!

JoAnn DelliSanti slammed a 288; Joyce LaRocca bounced a 274;Kathy Lubanski aced a 274 & Carolyn Renna fired 266.

Team 14 – 3 MEN AND A LADY - Blasted the Pins for 1883 High Team Series.

Congrats Dave Trombley, Renee Recchio, Mike Hanbury & Captain Tom Maguire (Absent).

Bowlers of the Week: Karen Bertani blitzed the lanes with pocket shots & banked an excellent 404...59POA!!!

Mike Burns had a sensational day on the lanes...loading up on the XXX’s & ///’s & hammering out a HUGE 232 & 626...104POA!!! Congrats on being inducted into the SUPER SIXERS CLUB!!

Ralph Concepcion torpedoed the pins into the channel for an amazing 559...70POA!!!

Marge Conlon was smiling from ear to ear when she carved out a magnificent 394...46POA!!! !!! Renee Recchio spent her afternoon knockin’ those pins down & drilling a delightful 399...51POA!!!

Marilyn Sevigny mastered her lanes & mixed up the pins...carving out a terrific 471...45POA!!! Joe Stach melted his pins away with his fiery ball & grabbed a dynamite 517...64POA!!! Len Wysocki conquered his lanes & sent those pins packin’ & scored BIG with a 514...64POA!!!

Honorable Mention: SPLIT

CONVERSIONS: 7-3-6 - Lucille

Koehler, 5-10 - Ronnie Noone and 3-9-10

Ken Wenz

WEEK # 17 - Last week of 2022, we were “hipped up” with many EXPLOSIVE scores, fun & laughter on the Lanes!

Congratulations to our “SWEEP” Teams: CAR PICKS

STRIKE KINGS -- Pat Noone 235 (512),

Mike Burns 228 (523), Ralph Concepcion 221 (576), John Kane 209 (526), Bill Wagner 209 (549), Joe Stach 201 (510), Mike Labate 194 (561), Al Dekler 192, KC White 172, Dave Trombley 172, Vinny Recchio 170, Larry Kiefhaber 169, Tom Maguire 168, Pasquale Mozzone 165, Jeff Sias 165, Mike Proscia 164, Lou DelliSanti 164, Ed Cherico 163, Rick Hadley 162, Len Wysocki 158, Dave Dimmick 155, Ken Wenz 154, Ray Lubanski 151, Ken Bertani 150, John Gaspari 146 & Rob Trombley 140. Hooray Gents!!

Chuck Bertani smashed a 369; Al Brookmeyer fired a 364; Art Palladino crushed a 328 & Paul Schiavo lofted a 373.

STRIKE QUEENS – Ronnie Noone 194 (552), Bobbie Hraba 173 (409), Doris Kane 172 (511), Lucille Koehler 170 (467), Reggie Hadley 167, Marilyn Sevigny 160 (425), Kathy Lubanski 150, Julie Grodski 151 (410), Gail Endorf 150, Lorraine Procopio 149 (412), Janice Wagner 142, Karen Bertani 140, Sue Dimmick 140, Cindy Gaspari 135, Linda Brenner 132, Carole Maguire 129, Donna White 127, Renee Recchio 124 & JoAnn DelliSanti 120. Ladies!!! - You did It!

Joyce LaRocca fired 258; Michele Palladino racked 325; Carolyn Renna stuffed 288 & Joannne Trombley iced 285.

Team 17 – NO PRESSURE - Blasted the Pins for 1873 High Team Series. Congrats

Laura Hinton (Absent), John Gaspari, Karen Bertani & Captain John Kane.

Bowlers of the Week: Ralph Concepcion did a spectacular job knocking the pins into the channel for an awesome 576...81POA!!! Doris Kane rocked the house when she rolled a fantastic 511…64 POA!!! John Kane exploded on the lanes with some great pocket hits & cranked out an awesome 526...58 POA!! Lucille Koehler left her pins dazed when she fired off a terrific 467…92 POA!! !!! Mike Labate led his team by clobbering the pins & pounding out a superb 561...54POA!!!

Kathy Lubanski was mesmerized by the Magic & Sparkle of the Holidays & clobbered the pins for an amazing 374...71 POA Ronnie Noone was inspired by the Season’s hustle and bustle & rolled an AWESOME 552…54POA!!! Joe Stach came out swinging his strike ball putting together a mess of marvelous hits for a grand 510…54POA!!!

Honorable Mention: SPLIT

CONVERSIONS - Ken Bertani 3-9-10 and Ronnie Noone 5-10

WEEK # 18 - The Winter skies may not be blue & bright...but everyone’s mood light & cherry anticipating turkeys & no gutters.

Congratulations to our “Sweep” Team: NO TEAMS SWEPT LAST WEEK

STRIKE KINGS -- Charlie David 277 (582), Mike Labate 236 (586), Al Dekler 232 (585), Larry Triolo 227(586), Ralph Concepcion 223 (572), Geoff Gliebe 221 (577), Bill Wagner 219 (561), Pat Noone 189 (501), Dave Trombley 182, Len Wysocki 181, Peter Mennona 179 (505), Joe Stach 178 (507), Larry Kiefhaber 177, Jeff Sias 177, Mike Burns 177 (506),

John Kane 171, Lou DelliSanti 171, Vinny Recchio 169, Ken Wenz 165, Ed Cherico

164, John Gaspari 161, Ray Lubanski

161, Chuck Bertani 160, Tom Maguire

159, Rob Trombley 158, Ken Bertani 150, Rick Hadley 150, Dale Conlon 149, Willie Schumacher 148, Dave Dimmick 147, Bob Hoffenberg 142 & Mike Proscia 141. Yay!!!

Al Brookmeyer racked up a 333; Arthur Palladino drilled a 373; Paul Schiavo collected a 352 & Peter Tomasetti fired a 371.

STRIKE QUEENS – Doris Kane 205 (485), Lorraine Procopio 195 (493), Cindy Gaspari 192 (457), Reggie Hadley 166 (419), Marilyn Sevigny 162 (431), Donna White 159 (422), Marge Conlon 152 (421), Lucille Koehler 150 (401), Karen Gliebe 149 (441), Gail Endorf 145 (414), Bobbie Hraba 141, Renee Recchio 134, Carole Maguire 131, Karen Bertani 130, Sue Dimmick 124, Kathy Lubanski 124, Janice Wagner 124, Joanne Trombley 123, Michele Palladino 122 & Carolyn Renna 120. Ladies - Great Rolling!!!

Linda Brenner raked a 310; JoAnn DelliSanti pinned a 274; Laura Hinton drilled a 259; Joyce LaRocca captured a 235 &

Jeanne Schumacher banged out a 232. Team 16 - TIME 2 SPARE shattered the pins with a 1898 Awesome High Team Series. Congrats to Jeanne Schumacher, Rob Trombley, Cindy Gaspari & Captain Bill Wagner for a spectacular round of bowling!

Bowlers of the Week: Ralph Concepcion found his mark and watched the pins fly capturing a 223 & 572...74POA!!!

Margie Conlon got ready, stared down her pins & rocked the lanes for a superb 152 & 421...70POA!!! Cindy Gaspari was all smiles when she was in perfect pitch on her lanes, locking up a 192 & 457…61POA!!! Mike Labate mastered his lanes plowing the pins down every frame for a magnificent 236 & 586...76POA!!!

Kathy Lubanski destroyed her pins & blasted out a HUGE 358...49POA!!!

Dave Trombley buried his pins & packed away a splendid 182& 488...74POA!!! Bill Wagner had an eye-popping performance on the lanes piling up a grand 219 & 561...57POA!!! Donna White drilled her powerful ball into the pocket & hammered out an awesome 159 & 422...83POA!!!

Honorable Mention: SPLIT

CONVERSIONS: 2-7 & 2-5-7 - Reggie Hadley and 2-5-7 -Larry Triolo Valentine’s Day gives us a reason to express our feelings to people who enrich our lives in unique and meaningful ways. When we think of our “Special Someone” our thoughts are warm and fond, and filled with admiration. We are all blessed to know that certain someone who has touched our hearts. Happy Heart’s Day!!! From your Officers: Rick Hadley, President – Dave Dimmick, Vice President – Bill Wagner, Treasurer & Written By: Reggie Hadley, Secretary

ACTUAL VS BUDGET - ACCRUAL BASIS

As of Dec 31, 2022 (Preliminary-Unaudited)

THE HIDEOUT POA, INC. ACCRUAL BASIS - OPERATING FUND OPERATING FUNDS (MONTH)

OPERATING FUNDS (YEAR TO DATE)

OPERATING FORECAST (YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31)

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 2022 Actual Dues Billings less Allowance for Bad Debt.

C: Current Year to Date Surplus (Deficit) 2022.

D: 2022 Forecast projection based upon actual results achieved through Oct 2022 with budgeted amounts for Nov-Dec.

E: Forecasted Surplus (Deficit) for 2022

Forecast Adjustments

Budget Variances

THE HIDEOUT P.O.A.

2022 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - AS OF Dec 31, 2022

HIDEOUT POA, INC.

ROAMINGWOOD SEWER & WATER ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 6, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 (570) 698-6162

Check out our website at: https://www.roamingwood.com

2023

Proposed RS&W Board Meeting Schedule

Dates subject to approval & changes.

All meetings are held at the RS&W Office Wednesdays at 10am (unless otherwise indicated).

February 22

March 22

April 26

May 24

June 21

July 19

Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association

IMPORTANT MESSAGE!

PLEASE READ THE 4TH QUARTER NEWSLETTER IN YOUR JANUARY BILL OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ON THE NEW BILLING SYSTEM!!

MAKE PAYMENTS FASTER & EASIER THROUGH OUR NEW ONLINE PAYMENT & ACH OPTIONS

Visit our new Customer Portal at https://rsw.secure.munibilling.com or through our website at www.roamingwood.com/billing to create your user account

August 23

September 20

October 7(Saturday 9am)

November 22

December 20

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’s staff is on-call 7 days per week; 24 hours per day. If you have a water or sewer emergency, call (570) 698-6162, wait for operator and press OPTION 1, to leave your name, lot number and phone number where you can be reached and your call will be returned promptly. All non-emergency service calls require 24 hour notice to schedule an appointment during regular working hours.

Date 2023 Holidays

February 20th President’s Day

April 7th Easter (observed)

May 29th Memorial Day

July 4th Independence Day

September 4th Labor Day

November 10th Veterans Day

November 23rd Thanksgiving Day

November 24th Day after Thanksgiving

December 25th Christmas Day

Click the Pay Online button and the portal will direct you to your new payment options. Sign Up for Autopay will create an ACH authorization to withdraw your payment on the last day of each billing month. For customers who wish to continue ACH, but do not have access to a computer. Our Customer Service Representatives will be happy to assist in setting your account up.

E-checks & ACH Payments- $1.00 / transaction with a limit of $5,000 /

Payments can also be made with no fees through your personal banking Online Bill Pay Application through our bank import Lock Box. Most online banking platforms offer an recurring payment selection.

Winterize Your Home Before an Extended Absence:

If you plan on leaving your home unattended during the winter months, please give consideration to your water pipes. At a minimum, the following is suggested:

• Have your water turned off at the street by RS&W.

• Have your home winterized by a qualified plumbing professional.

• Turn off the valve at the main supply line where it enters your home.

• Turn off and drain your water heater.

• Maintain temperatures at a reasonable level to prevent freezing.

• Inspect the basement or crawlspace for any openings or vents and insulate!

The tips provided on our website will assist in winterizing your home if you will be away for any extended period. The purpose of winterizing your home is to remove water which can freeze within the pipelines and other areas. While nobody can guarantee against frozen or broken pipes, it is important that you take preventive winterizing steps. You may prefer contacting a Master Plumber to do the work.

Annual Water Quality Report 2022 Available

The Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association is issuing the results of monitoring conducted on your drinking water for the per iod from January 1 to December 31, 2021. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers ’ understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources.

The report can be viewed online at: www.roamingwood.com/about/water-quality-report or Directly at: www.roamingwood.com/docs/pdf/CCR/Annual_Water_Report_2022.pdf

These reports are furnishable upon request by mail. Please contact our main office during business hours at (570) 698 -6162 Option #2, to request a copy be mailed to you.

Drinking water, know what’s in it for you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Roamingwood Sewer & Water Association is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer .

Photo by: Lee Mocerino

Photo by: Lisa Green

JOHN T. BOLLES GENERAL CONTRACTING

Serving the Tri-State Area for Over 30 Years

570-620-8597

PA096426

Generator Permit

AHideout Building Permit is required for the installation/operation of any “non-portable” residential whole house/ stand-by electrical generator. Small portable units are excluded. A separate permit is required if you need to install a propane tank to fuel the generator.

ALL applications for permits are located on The Hideout website or you can get any permit application at the POA Office.

IMPORTANT PORTABLE GENERATOR

SAFETY TIPS:

- Never operate a generator indoors - it can cause unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas

which, if inhaled, can be fatal.

- Do not install a generator right next to your home - carbon monoxide can collect in the eaves of your home.

- Don’t refill the generator’s gas tank while the unit is running as this can cause a fire, leading to serious injury or death.

- Be sure to remove all gas from the tank when storing your generator.

HOW TO CHOOSE A GENERATOR

- Identify the items you will need to run in the event of a power outage. Choose the generator that meets or exceeds the total

wattage requirement.

- Assistance from a qualified electrician is also advisable.

• 5,000 WATTS (41.7/20.8 AMPS)

Powers Refrigerator 700 watts, AM/FM radio 50 watts, Color TV 450 watts, Eight 100-watt lights 800 watts, Microwave 1,000, Sump pump 1,000 watts, Water pump 1,000 watts

• 6,800 WATTS (56.7/28.3

AMPS) Powers everything a 5,000 watt generator does, plus: Deep freezer 500 watts, Washing machine 1,100 watts

• 8,000 WATTS (66.7/33.3 AMPS)

Powers everything a 6,800 watt generator

does, plus: Attic fan 300 watts, Clothes dryer (gas) 700 watts, Four 100 watt lights 400 watts

NOTE - A simple formula to calculate how much combined power you’ll need to run appliances and tools is volts x amps = wattage. Check the power demands of your appliances to determine whether they can run simultaneously or intermittently. Always consult the data plate on the appliance for accurate electrical information.

Starting watts: Always plug in the appliance with the highest starting wattage first and add appliances in descending wattage order. ■

Salem Township Board of Supervisor

Meeting Minutes - December 13, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Salem Township Board of Supervisors was held on December 13, 2022 with all members present. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:30PM and the Pledge of Allegiance was then recited. The minutes of the November 9th, 2022 Supervisors meeting were approved as presented with no comments or corrections on a motion made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Merel Swingle with all in favor.

There was no Planning Commission meeting.

Sub-divisions: None

New Business: The Annual Reorganization meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at 10AM with the Annual Auditors meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at 4PM motion to advertise those meetings as set was made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor.

Christmas Gifts for Planning Commission and Township Cleaning Lady, were discussed a motion to approve the Planning members gift at $50.00 each and Cleaning Lady at $175.00 for this year was made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor. Garbage cans in right-of-way’s has become an issue even during non-snow events. So, discussion on notification and not allowing them in the right of ways during winter months was decided. Motion to advertise and note that garbage containers are not allowed in Township right-of-way’s during snow events so as to not impede plowing or cindering. Also, in the motion it was noted the property will be responsible for and damages caused by containers left in the right-of ways. Motion was made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor.

Old Business: 2023 Budget Resolution

23-01B setting the 2023 Budget was read and a motion to approve Resolution 23-01B was made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor. Resolution 23-12ST Street Light Assessment Resolution setting the street light assessments for 2023, these numbers have increased due to the electricity increase. Improved Road frontage will be $.60 per foot, and Unimproved will be $.20 cents per foot motion to approve Street Light Resolution 23-12ST made by Merel Swingle 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor. Tax Levy Resolution 12-23T setting the new tax rate at .33 Mills for General

purpose on the 2023 tax bills. Motion to approve Resolution 12-23T made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Merel Swingle with all in favor. The Advertised Truck sale online at Municibid ended on Monday, December 12, 2022 with the final bid of $28,100.00. motion to approve the sale of 2007 Freightliner was made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor. Short Term Rental Agency has been contracted with Preferred Management all documents and applications are accessible through their Agency. The Township then reviewed the fee schedule for the ShortTerm Rentals. Resolution 23-01STR Short Term Rental Fee Schedule was approved as presented on a motion made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor.Tire Dumping issue on Mt Cobb Hwy was discussed again, Vincent Rivezzi has discussed and BIU our Commercial Inspection company has issued a violation report and will follow through to Magistrate if needed. Neville Trailer Park provided its shipping receipt for the final components of the sewage system installation at the Trailer Park.

Attorney Updates: Attorney Treat questioned the new house construction at the entrance of Indian Rocks, advised sewage system update has been applied for.

Correspondence: The 4-H Explorers wrote a Thank you to Salem Township for the use of the building for their meetings. Real Estate Transfer tax for the month of November received in the amount of $23,448.51. Lake Ariel Fire Co provided its Activity report for November 2022.

Bills were reviewed and a motion to approve and pay as presented was made by Merel Swingle 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor.

Enforcement Officer: None

Park Updates: All good gates closed for no winter maintenance.

Public Time: None

With no other business or comments a motion to adjourn was made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Merel Swingle with all in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Jennifer Wargo Secretary/Treasurer ■

Pros And Cons To Contact Lenses:

How To Decide If They're Right For You

Contact lenses are a popular alternative to eyeglasses. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that an estimated 45 million Americans rely on contact lenses.

Like eyeglasses, contact lenses correct refractive error, which refers to a change in eye shape that causes blurry vision. Contact lenses have evolved over the years, and now offer improved comfort, wearability and safety. Consumers can review the following pros and cons to figure out if contacts are right for them.

Advantages to contact lenses

The biggest perk of contact lenses is they provide unobstructed vision. Contacts move with the eye to provide a natural field of vision without the distortions or blind spots that pop up when wearing eyeglasses. Contact lens wearers also do not need to worry about contacts getting in the way, breaking or falling off during activities.

Contacts come in two main materials: soft and rigid gas permeable lenses. Contacts now can correct most vision problems, including astigmatism, agerelated loss of close-up vision, and irregular corneal curvature. Multifocal lenses can correct multiple problems in the same lens. Some contacts also have UV protection built in to protect the eyes from the sun.

Wide availability and affordability can make contacts attainable for just about anyone.

Aesthetics is a driving force behind the popularity of contact lenses. They do not change one's appearance (unless desired) and are virtually undetectable in the eye.

Once contact lenses are in, wearers do not have to worry about them clouding up when wearing masks or when walking from the cold outdoors into a warm home.

Disadvantages to contact lenses

Contact lenses need to be changed frequently and over time will cost more than eyeglasses, which only need to be replaced if prescriptions change or frames break.

Frequent computer users may find that contacts dry out more quickly when staring at screens, so eyeglasses can be more comfortable in these instances. The same can be said for people with naturally dry eyes or those who suffer from allergies or other eye irritations.

Contacts require contact with the eye, which increases the risk of infections due to poor hygiene. Improper cleaning of contact lenses and cases also has been linked to eye health issues.

Health professionals warn against overuse of contact lenses. They should not be left in the eyes past recommended durations; otherwise, they may cause corneal hypoxia, which is the suffocation of the corneas. The University of Michigan Health says hypoxia occurs when the cornea does not get enough oxygen, which can be a risk with extended contact use. Contact lenses effectively correct vision. People can decide if they're the right visual aides for them. ■

Notice: There is a nonperishable food item drop-off box at the Main Gate for anyone who would like to donate.

Please refrain from leaving food at the Main Mail Box area.

Important Information You Should Know

THE SPEED LIMIT IN THE HIDEOUT IS 25 MPH

in designated Safety Zones fines are doubled. Please watch for our pedestrians. We have many children and adults out riding bicycles and walking dogs.

Please observe all signs and Association rules for the safety of our members, guests, and staff.

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 $150.00 fine and a $300.00 fine for repeat offenses.

AMENITY BADGES

Members and guests of members, 7 years of age and older, MUST possess and display a current amenity badge at ALL times while at ANY of The Hideout amenities. As of July 30, 2022, MEMBERS only may substitute a mobile picture of their amenity badge clearly displaying the front of their amenity badge which includes the current year sticker, name, photograph, and lot number.

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP CARDS

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.

BUCKLE UP It’s

HIDEOUT DIRECT NUMBERS

SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES!

HIDEOUT PHONE NUMBERS

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. ■

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The Hideout’s website has a public side as well as a member side. To register for the member 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.

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

The Hideout Adult Social Group (HASG) believes in neighbors helping neighbors. Although the Good Neighbors Club is a function of the HASG, we are pleased to offer medical equipment to all Hideout residents.

Many people in the Hideout have donated medical equipment which they no longer have need of. These items are now being kept in a storage closet in the Indoor Sports Complex. There are lots of walkers and crutches, some canes, numerous potty chairs, and shower seats, a few wheelchairs and a scooter. If you have need of any of these for yourself or if a guest is coming for the weekend and is in need of one for that time period, you may borrow one by stopping in at the Recreation office, 570-630-3733, and someone will show you to the storage closet.

Please remember to sign out whatever you are borrowing. If you are unable to get to the Indoor Sports Complex, please contact Judy Restaino at 570-698-9840, and she will arrange for you to get what you need. ■

Hideout Bowling league Holiday Party

On Wednesday, December 14th, The Hideout Bowling League held its Holiday Party at the Main Lodge. They want to thank the Food & Beverage Department for everything they did. The Room was beautifully decorated, and the Staff couldn't have been more helpful! The food was mouthwatering, and the beverages were flowing. Fun was had by all!

Lake Township Board of Supervisor

Meeting Minutes - December 6, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Lake Township Board of Supervisors was held at the Lake Township municipal building on December 6th, 2022. The Meeting was called to order by the Chairman, at 7:00PM. Supervisors, Scottie Swingle, Robert Batzel and Timothy Jaggars were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited. T. Jaggars moved to approve the minutes of the regular monthly held on November 1st, 2022, carried 3-0. R. Batzel moved to approve the treasury report for November 2022, carried 3-0.

Public Comment: None

Subdivisions:

1) The Kelly property lot consolidation for their property in Paupackan Lake Estates was reviewed and comments reviewed motion to approve was made by T. Jaggars carried 3-0.

2) The Smith lot consolidation and Archer subdivision lot consolidation was reviewed. The 2 property owners did a slight land swap to address setback issues with one of the houses. After review with surveyor Kiley Associates a motion to approve was made by S. Swingle, carried 3-0.

3) The Hadley lot consolidation was tabled due to lack of revised plans. Surveyor was to bring them to meeting and did not attend.

Correspondence:

1) Lake Ariel Fire Company provided the Supervisors with its November Activity report. They had 42 incidents, held 2 trainings, 5 meetings added 1 new member and held 1 fund raiser.

Roadmaster’s Report: S. Swingle reported that during the month November they filled around the new walls that were installed for the Material Shed. They cleaned the garage for Election Day.

Some Equipment was cleaned and put away for the season. They had some brush to clean up and they guys were laid off on Thanksgiving.

Old Business:

1) Budget 2023 Resolution reviewed and read motion to adopt Resolution 12-01-

22-2 setting the Budget as prepared and advertised made by T. Jaggars, carried 3-0.

2) Tax Levy Resolution 12-01-22-1 was reviewed noting the change in assessment has made the Township Real Estate mileage less and will be a revenue neutral amount for the 2023 taxing season. The Resolution 12-01-221 Tax Levy Resolution set the mileage at .42 mills. T. Jaggars moved to approve, carried 3-0.

3) Short Term Rental Fee Schedule Resolution was then reviewed noting the Enforcement Agency Preferred Management will be handling the applications and submissions. The fee schedule is similar to the neighboring Townships, with a Land use fee, Permit Fee, Sewage Verification if Applicable and the fee for Preferred Management.

T. Jaggars moved to approve the ShortTerm Rental Fee Schedule Resolution 22-06-22-1, carried 3-0.

New Business:

1) Advertisement for CPA to do the 2022 annual Audit was noted. S. Swingle moved to approve the advertisement, carried 3-0.

Additional Public Comment: Questions were asked as to enforcement and fines for the Short-Term Rentals. Enforcement and fines will depend on the violation or number of violations. Preferred Management will enforce portions as well as DEP and State Police. Fines and penalties will be set by resolution.

T. Jaggars reviewed the approved Short Term Rental Ordinance noting management company will handle application and charges and inspections per year. Complaints and violation charges will be the cost to the property owner. No expense will be placed on the Lake Township tax payers all fees are the cost to the Short-Term Rental owner.

S. Swingle moved to pay the bills and approve the payroll and to adjourn the meeting carried 3-0.

Jennifer Wargo, Secretary ■

HOMES FOR RENT

• 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

Editors note: look for their ad on our website at www.hideoutassoc.com

See their ad on page 2

CALL 570-630-3716

All classified ads are due by the 20th of the month to run in the following month’s Hideabout. Payment is due before printing.

DON’T FORGET YOUR PHONE NUMBER!

WATERPROOFING & MOLD REMEDIATION

• Do you have water coming into your basement or crawlspace? Are you tired of that damp, musty odor all the time? Does anyone suffer from allergies, but only when they’re at this home? Well don’t suffer these problems anymore, call the experts around the corner!

INTEGRA-CLEAN & DRY 570-676-8862 WE CAN HELP!

Editors note: see their ad on page 30

LOT FOR SALE

• LOT FOR SALE Hideout Lot 3493

Section 35 74 Cliffwood Rd $1500 Gayle 201-400-3187

The Speed Limit in The Hideout

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25 MPH unless otherwise posted

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LOCAL COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

- AMERICAN LEGION POST 807

MEETINGS - 2nd Thursday of month, 7:00 p.m. Hamlin Sr Center. Seeking members and old friends.

- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #7403

MEETING - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church Hall.

- DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS WAYNE COUNTY

CHAPTER #114 MEETINGS - 2nd

Wednesday of month, 7:00 p.m. Cordaro’s Rest. Honesdale.

John Miracle (570) 698-6816.

- THRIFT SHOPPE - open 2nd & 4th Saturday of month at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Hamlin, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Clothing Day - 1st Wednesday after the 2nd Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m. Donations welcomed whenever the shoppe is open.

- ST. THOMAS MORE/ST. MARY’S FOOD PANTRY - open 2nd & 4th

Wed. of every month. 9:30-11:00 a.m.

- HAMLIN FIRE & RESCUE BINGO -

Every Sunday & Wednesday at Bingo Hall (behind Hamlin Fire & Rescue on the hill). Doors open 5 p.m. Games start 6 p.m. ■

(570) 676-5253

streakfree.service@yahoo.com

HIDEOUT SPORTSMAN’S ASSOCIATION

Weekly & Bi-Weekly Maid Service

One Time & Deep Cleaning

Rental Clean-ups

Move-in & Move-out services

PROVIDING ALL YOUR CLEANING NEEDS WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR WORK

BROS. LUMBER CO., Inc.

∙ 229 Mount Cobb Highway, Hamlin, PA 18427 ( 570-689-4071

∙ 250 Sunrise Ave., Honesdale, PA 18431 ( 570 253-3540

∙ 653 Rt. 739, Lords Valley, Hawley, PA 18428 ( 570-775-0598

∙ 20 Oak Street, Narrowsburg, NY 12764 ( 845-252-3955

∙ Rt. 507 & Brink Hill Road, Greentown, PA 18426 ( 570-676-9860

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 Ray West at (570) 616-5233 for details.

They meet on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the POA. ■

HIDEOUT ADULT SOCIAL GROUP

Designer Kitchens

Boom Truck - Fork Lift Service - Prompt Delivery 1 Commercial St., Honesdale, PA 18431 - 570-253-6600 www.dirlams.com

Please Contact Lisa Green to announce your child’s birthday in The Hideabout Newspaper by the 15th of the previous month.

Lgreen@thehideout.us (570) 630-3707

404 Hamlin Highway Lake Ariel PA 18436

570-229-3641

Thursday - Sunday: Call for hours

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: Barbara Kelczewski (570) 503-0855, beesafe@echoes.net. ■

DESTINY CONTRACTING & HANDYMAN Services

Perry Behr

631-374-8027

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Public Safety Patrol Office..698-4100, ext. 145

Game Room.......................698-4100, ext. 244

Utilities

RS&W .(570) 698-6162

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 Check out our website at: www.hideoutassoc.com for everything and anything happening in The Hideout.