The Hideabout May 2025

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Inside this issue: President's Message ������������������������4 Community Manager's Message �����4 UPCOMING EVENT: Field of Flags ��������������8 Food & Beverage Corner �����������������5 Facilities Corner �������������������������������5 Communications Corner ������������������6 Pro Shop Corner ������������������������������6

Recreation Corner ����������������������������6 Registration Corner �������������������������7 Management Team Contacts ��������������7 Food & Beverage �����������������17, 20-24 Public Safety Corner ����������������������10 2025 BOD Meeting Schedule ���������14 Environmental Page ������������������58,59

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4 • MAY 2025

FROM JUDY KENNEDY

FROM ANDREW MILLER

Board President’s Message After a long winter, spring has sprung. It is so great to see members coming back to open their homes for the season. In the meantime, Hideout staff have been busy working behind the scenes, getting the community ready for another successful summer season.

I am so pleased that the golf course was able to open on April 21st with many members already using the course. This was followed by the new driving range opening April 26th for its first full season of operations.

Recreation is planning a series of fun and family friendly activities from Family Bingo, and Cornhole tournaments, to Concert on the Hill, the Boat Regatta and Fireworks on Roamingwood Lake, youth and adult triathlons and the Fall festival. The dates of these events can be found in this issue of The Hideabout (on page 34) and on our Facebook page.

Our Environmental and Maintenance departments have been getting our lakes ready for the season by installing docks

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and buoys, water testing and treatment, and fish restocking.

The Tiki Bar is preparing to open, and the expansion has been completed.

Finally, we are getting ready to launch the new gate entrance system which will improve efficiency and entry into the community. Stay tuned for when the new transponders will be available.

This is just part of all the work the team does to prepare the Hideout across all our amenities for the season. The Board appreciates the entire team’s hard work and dedication.

Wishing you all a happy summer as we remember all those who gave their lives for our Nation.

Please join us at Help a Hero’s Memorial Day ceremony at Reflection Park by the Veteran’s Gazebo on May 26th at 10AM.

Community Manager’s Message has finally sprung!

Spring Our Maintenance Department

has been properly preparing our beaches, pools, and lake areas for the Spring and Summer seasons. Our Recreation Department has been busy putting together a wide array of events. The Easter Egg Scramble was very well attended and enjoyed by over one hundred children. It’s important to remember that in order to be included in upcoming events, fun activity announcements, and all other community updates, you will need to sign up to receive community email notifications.

If your contact information ever changes, the registration office will need to be notified. The registration office has been very busy and is doing an exceptional job assisting the needs and concerns of the community.

The Main Gate Project was delayed due to weather conditions, however, we are now able move forward. This project consists of an upgrade to the gate access system as well as the physical upgrade of the main gate itself. Public Safety has

done some preliminary testing of the new gate tag system which has proven successful.

They will continue to work on the programming and will run additional tests to ensure a smooth transition to the new system. Update notifications will be emailed to the community.

With the onset of warm temperatures comes the appropriate time to clean up your property and clean out your swales/ditches. Please remember that exterior modifications to your home and/or property require the necessary permits prior to beginning the project.

Therefore, make sure to contact the administration office before scheduling any work.

Thank you to all of the members who volunteer their time on committees, clubs and groups.

Your volunteerism and dedication are greatly appreciated.

TIKI Deck Expansion!

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N O O S G OPENIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP Friday, May 2, 2025, 1 p.m. at the POA Board Room & on Zoom BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9 a.m. at the Main Lodge & on Zoom

Photo Credits: Mark Landry

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Now accepting applications for Seasonal Employment Opportunities!

See page 61 for details FROM JACK WASILEWSKI, FOOD & BEVERAGE MGR.

Food & Beverage Corner

o our valued members. It’s T May. Hopefully the April showers and snow will bring us

lots of May flowers.

Wednesday May 7th is our final Wine Tasting for the season. We are featuring wines from “Down Under.” Chef Brett will be offering tastings of Kangaroo (that’s correct) and Barramundi to name a couple.

Sunday, May 11th, is Mother’s Day. The Lodge will be offering its grand Mother’s Day Brunch from 10 am to 2 pm. The Clubhouse will be on abbreviated hours, opening at 2pm.

In preparing for the summer, The Tiki Bar and The Beach Snack Shack will be having soft opens prior to Memorial Day Weekend: working to get out “all the kinks” in preparation of a great summer season. Maintenance is putting on the final touches to the expansion and I believe all the members will be impressed with their handywork.

New professional dart boards have been purchased and installed in the downstairs pool room at the clubhouse for those members that throw darts. (Yes, we have 2 pool tables available for member use at no charge).

Now is the time that we finalize

and start training for the summer months.

Members will be seeing some fresh new faces as well as some familiar ones in the various F&B areas. Most of these new employees will be members' children and their 1st job. Your patience, understanding and respect is paramount when interacting with them. It’s our duty to encourage and train them to succeed, not fail. No one takes a job to do a bad job.

Please be kind to all the staff when they ask for your member badge or social membership card either at the front door, at a table or the bar. They are doing their job as directed by management and the board.

Memorial Day Weekend is a time of remembrance to those who have given their lives so we can live out ours with the freedom that we take for granted every day. Please remember them.

Until next month, I hope to see some of you at The Clubhouse, or The Lodge or The Tiki Bar or The Ski Grill or The Beach Snack. Let’s all have a great summer season together.

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MAY 2025 • 5 FROM DENNIS POLHAMUS, FACILITIES MANAGER

Facilities Corner

s we get closer to the summer A season the Hideout Facilities Department has been working on

getting the parks, beaches, pools and all outdoor amenities ready to open. We are also making repairs from the winter season that brought us extremely cold temps and ice which caused some damage to the roads and outdoor amenities.

We are currently working on a few projects within the Hideout which includes the renovation of the Kiddie pool at the Main beach, The Tiki bar extension and plans to repave the Main gate entrance and exits. The Main Gate Project is currently in the Design phase with the Hideouts Engineering Firm and PennDOT’s Design team. The Main gate project is separate from the Gate System upgrades and will not impact the work that has been completed to upgrade the Gate Access.

The Ski Hill had a very successful season and we are working on reorganizing the Ski hill and operations to ensure Safety and ease of access for our members.

The board approved the additional Cover for the bunny hill magic carpet and this will be installed in house this summer.

The Hideout Golf Course is open and ready for the summer season.

This past winter we experienced some trees that came down and tree limbs on the course but our Golf course Maintenance team handled all the debris and prepared the course to open without delay.

The Hideouts Fourth of July Fireworks display is scheduled for Saturday July 5th with a rain date scheduled for Sunday July 6th.

We encourage members to park at the Ski hill and take the provided shuttle bus to the Main beach as the fourth of July activities at the beach increase the population and parking at the Main Lodge is limited.

Stormwater remediation continues to improve throughout the community and we are at the point where all major swales have been corrected, Drainage ditches that needed to be remediated has been completed and we are working on a few other projects for the 2025 season. Members with stormwater related concerns can contact the Hideouts Project Manager Craig Rafaniello at 570-698-4100 Ext 132 or email crafaniello@thehideout.us Trash and recycling hours of operation are Monday- Friday 6am-8pm Saturday and Sundays 8am-8pm. Bulk Garbage hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 11am-12:30pm. Members in good standing can dispose of Bulk items on these days and time frames only. Members will need to present their pass at the time of drop off or pay the fee if they have used their two passes for the year. Members with tree limbs and yard waste will need to call extension 131 or 132 to schedule the drop off at aspen point which is located on hidden lake drive just past Cliffwood rd. on the right. Aspen point is a gated area and will need to be unlocked for members that need to drop off yard waste.

The Bulk Garbage price list can be found on the Hideout website under Bulk Garbage, this price list is for members that have used up all their passes for the year and still have bulk garbage to dispose of. Members with question in regards to Bulk Garbage can contact the Hideouts Facilities Administrative Assistant Missy Ptakowski at 570-698-4100 Ext 125 or email mtakowski@ thehideout.us

Trash & Recycling Area Hours

Mondays through Fridays.....6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays...........8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Bulk Garbage Hours at the Maintenance Building Monday-Wednesday-Friday-Saturday 11:00 to 12:30 p.m.Hideabout *See Page 62 of a.m. this issue of The for details on the Bulk Garbage process and fees associated*

6 • MAY 2025 FROM JAY ACEVEDO RECREATION MANAGER

Recreation Corner

ecreation is currently looking R for Lifeguards and Camp Counselors for summer. If

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FROM MIKE BURNS, PRO SHOP MANAGER,

Pro Shop Corner

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and placing Quick Update from the Pro range. We'll members in Shop: have launch available spot monitors and a As we transition into May, we're interested in a position with daily. Some variety of demos eager to share our latest updates Recreation, please reach out to things waiting available. You and offerings. Whether you're HR at (570) 698-4100 Ext. 105 or list members looking to join a tournament, hit the can book a complete an application on line. can do driving range, or participate in one fitting/demo expedite this session in of our leagues, we have plenty in Boat docks were installed by process are: advance or store for you this season.

Here's contractors on April 15th. Please simply walk on what's coming up: be sure that you are current on all -Be prepared the accept and join the fun!

Early Bird Tournament: your 2025 boat registrations by available spots. We understand Upcoming Leagues: May 31st. All forms are available there may be reasonable Registration for the Early Bird - Thursday Night Men's League: on the website or you can stop conditions for needing to be close Tournament opened on May 3rd Starts May 8 by the Recreation Office to to the water or have a bottom and is almost full. However, we pick up forms. When arriving at rack but if there aren’t special are still accepting names for the - Tuesday Morning Men's League: Reacreation to reregister please accommodations to consider, waitlist in case of last-minute Starts May 20 be sure to have all supporting understand that storage spots are cancellations. Don't miss your - Oaks, HASG, and Friday insurance and boat documentation limited in certain areas and lists chance to participate!

Women's League: These will begin to complete the reregistration are long.

Driving Range Season: after Memorial Day. process.

-Lots of members are receiving Our driving range is officially open As a reminder, our kids camp calls and voicemails are being for the season! Visit the Pro Shop Stay tuned for more information application process will begin at left informing members that their to purchase a bucket voucher or on leagues and upcoming 9 am on May 9th. The site will name is the next on the list for a reloadable range card and take tournaments. Here’s to a fantastic not be live before then. This is a spot. Please try and give us a this opportunity to polish your season ahead! Feel free to reach an application process and we return call as soon as possible. swing. out to the Pro Shop with any will be contacting families in the Depending on the area we are questions. We look forward to Wilson Demo Day: order applications are received in trying to fill, waiting for call backs seeing you all out there!

Join us on May 9th from 11:00 order to complete the registration delays the placement process.

Cheers, AM to 3:00 PM for our inaugural process. Limited spots are -Have all of your documentation Wilson Demo Day at the driving Mike available. ready. While it is not necessary FROM PAIGE ALMQUIST, COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER Members with Laurel Park to print and fill out registration Campground spaces have been paperwork beforehand, it definitely receiving emails reminding them expedites the process. of the 2025 registration process.

Lastly, we are having an open Flowers are not the only thing “in service.

For those that have received the house at the Woodshop April bloom” this time of year in The There are email and replied, we appreciate 26th from 11-3. We would Hideout.

Many of our amenities weekly Food your prompt action. If you have a love to see the support for this are also beginning to liven up as & Beverage, camp or storage space and have amenity by way of an excellent warmer weather settles in. Our Recreation, not noticed an email, please reach turn out. There will be live Recreation Department has been and Art Center out to recreation when you have a demonstration by our Woodshop hard at work planning an actionemails to moment.

Volunteer, Justin. Many of you packed summer, the Facilities provide you An in depth audit of the non may remember him as our Ski Department is prepping the with up-topower storage racks and boat Instructor from past winters. There Marina and shoreline amenities date current slips is complete. Calls are now will be a face painter, food, music, for lakeside fun, And the Golf happenings, as well as Lake being made in an effort to pull presentation by the Woodworkers Managers have truly made the recreating updates from our members off of lengthy waiting Club and limited bird house kits grass greener on the North Side Environmental Department. lists. While this will not eliminate for our early bird members. We’re with a full season of tournaments If you would prefer to keep your the waiting list, it will put a good looking forward to seeing you and new events and features. case of FOMO at bay on your dent in some of them. Please there and showing you what a Mix in the fresh menu specials own time, another solution is to understand that lists are lengthy fantastic amenity you have to and entertainment the Food & follow our Social Media accounts and we are working on identifying enjoy.

Beverage amenities are cooking on Facebook and Instagram by up, and we clearly have a recipe searching “thehideoutpoa” on for an awesome season! either platform and looking for With all The Hideout has to offer, classic hideout flower as the Turn to page 10 for this month's Public Safety I’d like to caution members of the our profile picture (even if you do Manger Corner, and supplement Bike Month dangers of FOMO; a term used not have the app or a Facebook to describe the “Fear Of Missing profile, you can still view our page article highlighting safety and local trails.

Out.” With everything going on from your web browser). you might find yourself home While FOMO is obviously a on a Saturday afternoon afraid humorous affliction created for fun is being had somewhere on laughs; all joking aside, our Email property, but where?! Or you Blasts and social media are also pick up next month’s Hideabout a great resource for important and see pictures of events and and time sensitive community offerings your neighbors attended concerns as well. Road Closures, that you missed. That’s when the power outages, and inclement FOMO for the next month sets in. weather scenarios that pose a As your Community Relations direct impact to our area are all Manager, I’m hear to help. The shared in as close to real time as best cure for Hideout induced the specific scenario allows.

FOMO is to ensure you are Wishing you all a healthy and enrolled in our Email Blasting FOMO free summer!

-Paige

Communications Corner

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POA Office Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday and Monday closed FROM FALLON VALENTIN, REGISTRATION MANAGER

Registration Corner

ver the past few months, the Photo ID Badges O Registration Department has Stop by during been hard at work managing dues office hours to collection and sticker renewals.

We truly appreciate your patience and cooperation during this busy revalidation period, thank you!

Membership Updates and Sticker Info If you haven’t received your updated 2025 stickers yet, stop by the Registration Office with: Your completed 2025 Membership Information Form, copies of your vehicle registrations, college student IDs (if applicable). Our team will get your stickers ready while you wait. Pool stickers are also available for purchase at the POA Office or at the Main Pool once the pools are open for the season.

Pool sticker prices for guest badge stickers are six for $65.00, or $18.00 each.

Members in good standing can access the pools for free, just bring your valid Hideout photo ID! If there have been any changes to your deed or property ownership, make sure our office has the updated documents. This includes LLC/Inc. paperwork and resolution documents, which you can find on our website: https://hideoutassoc. com/Resources/Documents_Forms Pet Registration All pets need to be registered with the POA Office, even if they don’t need a dog park tag. This helps ensure pets can be identified if anything happens.

get your photo taken! We’re also reaching out to members whose photos didn’t transfer to our new system or need an update.

Bulk Garbage Passes Give us a call ahead of time to save yourself some waiting!

Office Hours and Contact Info We’re here to help Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions, give us a call at (570) 698-4100, extension 0.

Lastly, Thank you! to our incredible registration team Barb, Florence, and Debbie!

It has been a privilege working alongside dedicated, hardworking, individuals. You have truly gone above and beyond to ensure an efficient process by keeping everything running smoothly even during the most challenging moments. Your commitment and teamwork have been inspiring.

This 2025 revalidation registration process is our busiest time of year, and you all managed it with grace, and professionalism. Your dedication has made the process stress free and ensured The Hideout community felt supported every step of the way.

You ladies ROCK (in every way)!

*Be sure to check out the picture of the Registration Team on page 61 in this issue of The Hideabout * 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 Paige Almquist at (570) 6303707. 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. ■

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THE HIDEOUT MANAGEMENT TEAM Judy Kennedy - Community Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 103 jkennedy@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 Paige Almquist - Community Relations Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 107 palmquist@thehideout.us Jay Acevedo - Recreation Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 163 jacevedo@thehideout.us Matthew Puzio - Public Safety Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 146 mpuzio@thehideout.us Jack Wasilewski - Food & Beverage Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 159 jwasilewski@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 Fallon Valentin - Registration Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 106 fvalentin@thehideout.us Donald Yocum - IT Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 110 dyocum@thehideout.us Mike Burns - Golf Pro Shop Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 183 mburns@thehideout.us Craig S. Rafaniello - Project Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 132 crafaniello@thehideout.us

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Published monthly for the members of the Property Owners Association of The Hideout, Inc. Paige Almquist - Hideabout Editor (570) 698-4100, ext. 107 palmquist@thehideout.us

2024-2025 POA BOARD OFFICERS

Andrew Miller, President Robert Trombley, Chair William Wagner, Secretary Edward Esposito, Director

Lou Delli Santi, Vice President Richard Yocum, Treasurer Maureen DiGiovanni, Director

Judy Kennedy, Assistant Secretary Jill Metschulat, Assistant Secretary Debra Tramantano, Assistant Secretary Caroline Mongelli, Assistant Secretary

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION Any Hideout Member In Good Standing who is interested in running by Petition for the Board of Directors of the Association of Property Owners of The Hideout, Inc. may submit their filing package no later than May 15, 2025, to Caroline Mongelli, Executive Assistant at the POA Administration Building during office hours Tues-Sat 8:00am-4:00pm.

Filing submissions must include the following completed and signed documents available for download on The Hideout website or can be picked up at the POA: 1. Official Nominating Petition. Contact Caroline Mongelli for official petition form. AND, 2. Affidavit (notarized), AND, 3. Authorization for Background Release, AND 4. Board of Directors Code of Ethics and Conduct policy agreement

Director duties include, but are not limited to: •

Act as an advocate and ambassador for The Association.

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

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

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Actively participate in Board Workshops and Board Meetings.

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Actively participate as a non-voting Liaison on one or more Committees.

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Perform the additional duties of a Board Officer, if so elected.

If you would like additional information, please contact Caroline Mongelli at cmongelli@thehideout.us or (570) 630-3709.

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10 • MAY 2025

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FROM MATT PUZIO, PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGER

Public Safety Corner

ear Valued Members & Guests, D The warm weather is upon us and I’d like

to take this time to review some key topics that we usually encounter this time of the year.

We have started to receive calls for people trespassing on Lakefront properties. As a reminder entering a private property without the owner's permission is trespassing. That applies whether or not you enter the property intending to harm. Simply walking across a posted no-trespass area violates the law.

You can also be guilty of trespassing when you enter a property with permission but refuse to leave when asked to do so. Please refrain from walking on, into and crossing through other properties unless you have been given permission!

Bicycle Safety: Anyone under the age of 12 must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. This applies to anyone operating the bicycle, riding as a passenger, or riding in an attached restraining seat or trailer. That said, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation strongly recommends that ALL bicyclists wear helmets whenever they ride.

Boating Safety and Regulations from the PA Fish & Boat Commission: All PWC operators must have a Boating Safety Education Certificate. Persons 11 years of age or younger may NOT operate a PWC. PWC operators must • Wear life jackets at all times. (All passengers must also wear life jackets.)

Inflatable life jackets are not acceptable.

• Carry a fully charged fire extinguisher on board.

• Carry a sound-producing device on board.

• Attach the cut-off switch safety lanyard to clothing, body, or life jacket. (The switch stops the engine if the operator falls off.)

Carry a valid Boating Safety Education

Interested in joining the team?

The Public Safety Department is now hiring.

Scan the QR Code for details.

Certificate.

PWC operator dont’s • Operate a PWC from sunset to sunrise.

• Tow more than one person on a boattowed device on a PWC with a capacity of three or less.

• No one 11 years of age or younger may operate a PWC. • Anyone 12 - 15 years of age operating a PWC may not carry passengers 15 years of age or younger.

PWC Operator Etiquette and Best Practices • Be responsible and considerate of others.

• Remember most complaints about PWCs are about the noise.

• Vary areas of operation to reduce repetitive course tracking.

• Stay away from shorelines, and be aware of all boats and people in the area of operation.

• Read the owner’s manual and become familiar with the craft before going out on the water.

• Practice operating the PWC safely.

• If you fall off, re-board the craft from the rear.

• Safety gear, including gloves, eye protection, footwear, helmets, and wetsuit or dry suit for protection against cold water, is not required by law but is a good idea.

Register/Title Your Boat: Remember, all powered boats must be registered.

Powerboat Operator Responsibilities/ Requirements: Carry life jackets for each person on board and ensure they are worn when required.

Obtain a Boating Safety Education Certificate.

Know all the rules and regulations including the specifics of the area where boating.

Know the waters.

Have the required safety equipment on board.

• The actions of all persons on board Powerboat Operator Dont's: • Operate a watercraft in a reckless, negligent, or dangerous manner.

• Operate at a rate of speed that could endanger the life or property of any person.

• Operate a boat at greater than slow, no-wake speed within 100 feet of the shoreline, docks, launch ramps, swimmers, or downed skiers, persons wading in the water, anchored, moored, or drifting boats, and floats.

• Operate a motorboat less than 20 feet long at greater than slow no-wake while a person is standing on or in the boat.

• Operate a motorboat at greater than slow, no wake speed with riders outside of the passenger carrying area or on the bow decking, gunwales, transom, or motor covers.

• Operate a pontoon boat with a rider outside the passenger carrying area.

• Cause a boat to go airborne or to leave the water completely while crossing another boat’s wake when within 100 feet.

• Weave through congested traffic.

• Operate faster than slow, no-wake within 100 feet to the rear or 50 feet to the side of another boat that is underway, unless in a narrow channel.

• Operate within 100 feet of anyone towed behind another boat.

• Operate a motorboat with anyone sitting, riding, or hanging on a swim platform or swim ladder attached to the boat.

More information can be obtained at www.pa.gov/agencies/fishandboat/ boating/regulations/powered-boat.html Please remember Slow down, Save lives and Drive 25! Let’s also remember to be responsible and don’t drink & drive!

We look forward to a wonderful season ahead of us and please remember IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Dial 911!

For non-emergency matters 570-6984100 x212 or 210 Thank you, Matt Puzio

The Speed Limit in The Hideout is

25 MPH unless otherwise posted

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MAY 2025 • 11

Gear Up, Ride Out: Your Guide to National Bike Month Written By: Judie Nuskey 🚲 AFLA Allied Service Provider Member

M

ay is National Bike Month—a time to celebrate the power of pedals and embrace biking as a fun, healthy, and ecofriendly form of transportation and recreation. Initiated by the League of American Bicyclists, this annual event promotes the many benefits of bicycling and encourages more people to give biking a try. This year, special attention goes to May 4th—National Ride a Bike Day, a perfect opportunity to dust off your bike and hit the road. If you want to learn more about your state bicycling policies and efforts, check out this Bike Friendly State Guide: https:// bikeleague.org/bfa/states/

Within a 50-mile radius of Lake Ariel, PA, top trails include Big Lake Trail, Bear Paw, Overlook Ridge, Shaffers, Pond View, and Critters Run Trail, Lake Lacawac Trail, and Varden Pond Loop, all located at Lacawac Sanctuary. State Game Lands 310 Trail is another option, offering a longer, easy hike through woodlands.

Lacawac Sanctuary Bike Trails Big Lake Trail A 3.0-mile easy trail with a gravel and grass surface that leads to the peaceful shore of Lake Lacawac—perfect for relaxing and soaking in the natural surroundings.

Bear Paw, Overlook Ridge, Your Essential Bike Safety Shaffers, Pond View, and Checklist Critters Run Trail This 2.4-mile easy loop Whether you’re a seasoned includes some light elevation cyclist or new to the ride, and offers a scenic mix of forsafety should always be your est paths and views, ideal for top gear: casual riders.

• Always wear a helmet—non- Lake Lacawac Trail negotiable.

A 1.1-mile easy route located • Check your brakes, tires, within the National Natural and chain before every ride. Landmark. It leads to a deck • Wear bright or reflective and bench with a beautiful clothing. overlook of the lake, making • Use front and rear lights if it especially great for families riding at dusk or dawn. and young children.

• Obey all traffic signs and Varden Pond Loop signals.

A 2.3-mile easy trail that • Signal when turning, and circles Varden Pond, offering ride in the same direction as a serene ride through natural traffic. habitat and open space.

• Stay alert—avoid Other Nearby Trail Option headphones or distractions. State Game Lands 310 Trail A 5.6-mile easy trail that winds The Rise of Electric Bikes E-bikes are changing the way through woodland areas, where riders may spot wildlife America rides. These pedalsuch as deer and grouse. assisted bikes allow riders to go farther and faster with less This May, make a pledge to effort—perfect for commuting ride more, share the road, and protect yourself and others. or longer recreational rides.

Whether you're riding for fun, As of 2024, sales of electric fitness, or function, National bikes in the U.S. have surpassed traditional bicycles Bike Month is a great reminder of how biking can make in some regions. While they provide great mobility, e-bikes us healthier, happier, and more connected to our comalso require added caution: • Be aware of higher speeds, munities. Visit the League of American Bicyclists’ website especially in shared-use to watch bicycling educaareas. tion videos with some tips • Obey all local regulations, that will help make your next including where e-bikes are bike commute safe and feapermitted. sible: https://bikeleague.org/ • Always wear a helmet and ridesmart/ridesmartvideos/. use lights/reflectors.

So grab your helmet, check Pedal the Pocono Paths: Scenic your tires, and join the movement—one ride at a time.

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WOMEN’S GOLF LEAGUE:

MONDAYS & FRIDAYS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

EARLY SEASON HOURS

If you like playing golf, meeting new people and having an enjoyable Monday and/or Friday morning on the links, we welcome old and new players alike. You do not have to be an expert golfer to join. We WELCOME women of all abilities.

Opening day starts on May 12th and ends on August 29th with a group lunch on Friday, August 29th. However, many of us continue playing right through the fall, weather permitting.

Most games will be played at the Hideout although we will try to book one day in July and one in August at other courses within a 30-minute drive from The Hideout just for some variety.

Members are required to pay $20 in dues which is used for prize money throughout the season as we will often incorporate fun games, i.e. lowest number of putts, 3-club play, best team score in a scramble, etc. In addition, we’re asking everyone to pay $6.00 to the pro shop to obtain a Hideout handicap. You will need to have 5 scores recorded to obtain that handicap. Ideally, we’d like everyone to have a handicap by mid-July.

If interested, please email Carolyn Hanel at cbhanel@gmail.com or Lili Mahlab (Seiden) at lilimahlab@gmail.com.

MON - FRI: 9AM-3PM

SAT & SUN: 9AM-4PM

2025 TOURNAMENTS EVENTS & DATES NEXT UP: Early Bird - May 3rd Hideout Sons and Daughters of Italy Outing - June 7th Draft’s - June 28th Dream Builders/HDA - July 26th Play for Pink - August 2nd First Round Club Championship - August 9th First Round Senior Club Championship - August 16th Angel Alliance - August 23rd Help a Hero - September 13th Ciampa/Miles Fall Classic - September 20th

Thursday Night Men's League Attention All Golfers, The Thursday Night Men’s league still has a few openings available!

This League will begin its 2025 season on May 8th. The start time is 5:30pm. If you are interested, contact The Hideout's Pro Shop at 570-630-3736. If calling after operating hours, please leave a message with your name, phone number and lot number for the league president to contact you.

HASG: Golf League News

Wow! It’s May already! We start our golf League on the 29th. I can’t believe we are into another season of our league. This is my fifth season since John Hinton asked me to take over the league and boy have we grown! We have gone from 32 players to almost a hundred and everyone is having so much fun that they look forward to playing with everyone in the league. Unfortunately, Marilyn Sevigny, one of our original, top women golfers and supporters, is recuperating and can’t play this year. Marilyn works in the Pro Shop and she will be missed. I can guarantee you, she will be back next year, if not this year! We will miss you this year but please come to the opening and closing luncheon, Marilyn.

Some people new to the Hideout are not familiar with our league but, it is, definitely, one of the most fun ways of meeting people in the Hideout. We are a “captain’s best ball league which is part of the HASG Club based on the social goals of meeting new friends. What makes our league unique is that we play with a different foursome every Thursday and never with your spouse or significant other. This year, we will play on fifteen Thursdays which means everyone can play with forty-five different people.

Dale Conlon and myself put

together new foursomes every week with a different Captain. It makes for a “FUN” time.

We start out the season with a hot dog luncheon at the lodge after the first day of golf and a little bit of socializing that day (Hiccupp!). We also have a two dollar pool every week which is won by the foursome with the closest second shot to the cup on the par three sixth hole.

That makes for a lot of laughs after golf. We also have the captains keep track of putts and score.

I average the number of putts every week for all players and average the scores for everyone. So, the golfer with the lowest score and putt average for the season gets a prize and their name on the plaque in the hallway. Just ask Tim Egan and Jeff Coffin, they will tell you how much fun we have!

At the end of the season, we end with a luncheon and everyone gets some kind of prize. Please, call Dale (516) 924-4486 or myself, if you have any questions. Or talk to someone in the league now. They can explain how the league is for all levels of golfers. Many people who were uninterested in golf have joined and have great times with all the people they meet.

Thank you, John Martino (570) 892-0545 or email; Jamartino414@gmail.com

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3rd Annual 9 Hole Golf Outing Sponsored by The Hideout Sons & Daughters Of Italy Breakfast 8AM Shotgun Start 9AM Lunch at conclusion of outing Captain & Crew, Registration opens May 7th Payment due1 week prior at the pro shop $70 per person for golf $35 non golfers having lunch only

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FRIDAY FRIDAY

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2026 BOARD BUDGET REVIEW 2026 BOARD BUDGET REVIEW

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POA POA

FRIDAY FRIDAY

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1:00 PM 1:00 PM

POA POA

SATURDAY SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 20 SEPTEMBER 20

WORKSHOP WORKSHOP MEETING 2026 COMMUNITY BUDGET REVIEW MEETING 2026 BUDGET VOTE REVIEW 2026 BOARD COMMUNITY BUDGET 2026 BOARD BUDGET VOTE

9:00 AM 9:00 AM

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ANNUAL MEETING & ORGANIZATION/ELECTION OF OFFICERS ANNUAL MEETING & ORGANIZATION/ELECTION OF OFFICERS

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LODGE LODGE

FRIDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY

NOVEMBER 7 NOVEMBER 7 NOVEMBER 15 NOVEMBER 15

WORKSHOP WORKSHOP MEETING MEETING

1:00 PM 1:00 PM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

POA POA LODGE LODGE

FRIDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY

JANUARY 10 JANUARY 10 JANUARY 18 JANUARY 18

WORKSHOP WORKSHOP MEETING MEETING

1:00 PM 1:00 PM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

POA POA LODGE LODGE

All Board Workshops and Meetings are open to all Members In Good Standing, and are All Board Workshops andZoom Meetings aredetails open to Members In blasts, Good Standing, and are also available via Zoom. log-in areallsent via email and additional also available via Zoom.

Zoom log-in details are sent via email blasts, and additional information is available on The Hideout website under Member Central > Calendar, information available>onBoard The Hideout website under Member Central > Calendar, and Board ofisDirectors Meetings. and Board of Directors > Board Meetings.

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HIDEOUT POA, INC. MEMBERSHIP BILLING & COLLECTIONS AS OF Mar 31, 2025

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT CAPITAL RESERVE NEW CAPITAL

2025 BILLING 7,235,400 914,150 116,700

87.324% 11.033% 1.643%

Billed 3890 1,860 235 35

TOTAL DUES BILLED

8,266,250

100.00%

2,130

AMOUNT COLLECTED

2025 # LOTS PAID IN FULL

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH

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Budget 3660

% OF $ PAID

1,228,628 * 2,390,185 2,868,324

577 * 1,104 1,346

14.9% 28.9% 34.7%

1st Quarter 2023

6,487,137

3,027

78.48%

YEAR TO DATE DUES COLLECTED

6,487,137

3,027

78.48%

YTD Dues Analysis: $6,593,499 collected through Mar 31, 2025; *Total includes member accounts that prepaid in full and credits toward 2025 dues from 2024 in the amount of $154,541

Current Projection YEAR END CURRENT DUES COLLECTIONS

2025 Actual Year End Dues Collections COLLECTION BUDGET 3660 3660 PROJECTION 7,795,800

7,795,800

2025 Delinquent Dues Collections AMOUNT AMOUNT COLLECTED BUDGETED YEAR TO DATE DELINQUENT DUES COLLECTED

48,180

110,000

VARIANCE

FAV<UNFAV> -

VARIANCE

FAV<UNFAV>

(61,820)

% of $ Budgeted 100.00%

% of $ Budgeted 44%

NOTE: These financials are internally prepared for the use of the Hideout POA Board Members and Management and are subject to audit adjustments.

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MAY 2025 • 27 THE HIDEOUT POA INC. ACTUAL VS BUDGET - ACCRUAL BASIS As of Mar 31, 2025

MONTH ACTUAL NON AMENITY INCOME: DUES REVENUE BAD DEBT EXPENSE LATE CHARGES ADMIN/RESALE FEES

OPERATING FUNDS (MONTH) MONTH VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)

604,469 (35,650) 23,733 -

602,950 (35,650) -

1,519 23,733 -

592,552

567,300

8,686 25

3,333 -

601,263

AMENITY INCOME: PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS & BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF ARTS & CRAFTS MAINTENANCE WOODSHOP LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI BAR

PRIOR YR ('24) ACTUAL

OPERATING FUNDS (YEAR TO DATE) YTD VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)

YTD ACTUAL

0.3% 0.0% #DIV/0!

555,474 (27,824) 10,470 -

1,812,023 (106,950) 23,733 -

1,808,850 (106,950) -

3,173 23,733 -

25,252

4.5%

538,120

1,728,806

1,701,900

5,353 25

160.6% #DIV/0!

10,815 -

12,648 75

10,000 -

570,633

30,630

5.4%

548,935

1,741,529

9,144 7,116 15,134 47,870 18,150 9,003 2,103 60 500 3,435 31,042 11,989 59,959 2,159 6,397 5,830

10,933 1,817 21,198 8,167 13,750 7,083 2,317 125 267 3,734 42,892 17,188 65,000 417 13,750 25,667

(1,789) 5,299 15,134 26,672 9,983 (4,747) (7,083) (214) (65) 233 (299) (11,850) (5,199) (5,041) 1,742 (7,353) (19,837)

-16.4% 291.6% 125.8% 122.2% -34.5% -100.0% -9.2% -52.0% 87.3% -8.0% -27.6% -30.2% -7.8% 417.7% -53.5% -77.3%

5,574 2,760 3,321 39,055 16,747 10,177 2,215 550 5,620 45,197 13,034 58,856 1,600 6,692 14,622

TOTAL AMENITY INCOME

229,891

234,305

(4,414)

-1.9%

TOTAL INCOME

831,154

804,938

26,216

OPERATING EXPENSES: PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS & BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF GOLF MAINTENANCE ARTS & CRAFTS MAINTENANCE WOODSHOP LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI BAR

159,202 1,039 46,204 2,559 1,981 44,789 3,130 22,801 6,324 225,589 861 9,419 149,938 10,133 99,028 2,218 8,257 27,552

154,357 1,465 44,874 3,498 5,381 44,354 8,242 30,286 8,271 169,682 945 34,057 156,350 16,513 110,534 342 14,965 26,259

SUBTOTAL OPER. EXP. VAR.

821,024

CONTINGENCY & OTHER TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE

NET DUES RELATED INCOME INVESTMENT INCOME MISCELLANEOUS INCOME TOTAL NON-AMENITY INCOME

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION

PRIOR YR ('24) ACTUAL

0.2% 0.0% #DIV/0!

1,666,422 (83,472) 7,903 -

26,906

1.6%

1,590,853

2,648 75

26.5% #DIV/0!

17,699 115

1,711,900

29,629

1.7%

1,608,667

37,098 10,766 236,171 60,795 40,632 45,063 1,900 8,831 185 1,550 9,100 102,828 41,206 178,128 6,660 46,952 20,893

32,798 5,450 180,000 63,593 24,500 41,250 11,250 6,950 375 800 11,203 128,675 51,563 195,000 1,250 41,250 77,000

4,300 5,316 56,171 (2,798) 16,132 3,813 (9,350) 1,881 (190) 750 (2,103) (25,847) (10,357) (16,872) 5,410 5,702 (56,107)

13.1% 97.5% 31.2% -4.4% 65.8% 9.2% -83.1% 27.1% -50.7% 93.8% -18.8% -20.1% -20.1% -8.7% 432.8% 13.8% -72.9%

39,701 5,685 190,000 61,835 40,418 46,028 6,787 20 1,100 11,493 197,747 42,606 165,371 5,255 57,140 33,370

226,020

848,758

872,907

(24,149)

-2.8%

904,556

3.3%

774,955

2,590,287

2,584,807

5,480

0.2%

2,513,223

(4,845) 426 (1,330) 939 3,400 (435) 5,112 7,485 1,947 (55,907) 84 24,638 6,412 6,380 11,506 (1,876) 6,708 (1,293)

-3.1% 29.1% -3.0% 26.8% 63.2% -1.0% 62.0% 24.7% 23.5% -32.9% 8.9% 72.3% 4.1% 38.6% 10.4% -548.5% 44.8% -4.9%

141,748 984 39,217 2,610 1,083 36,502 1,278 22,125 8,026 143,958 1,031 12,910 154,756 15,106 107,699 1,205 11,059 26,776

436,254 3,166 247,155 10,907 4,704 126,233 9,068 64,453 23,555 668,661 3,507 38,665 469,453 38,116 305,252 6,275 41,838 76,367

463,072 4,395 175,498 10,493 16,144 133,062 24,727 90,857 24,812 509,046 2,835 102,171 469,049 49,538 331,603 1,025 44,895 78,776

26,818 1,229 (71,657) (414) 11,440 6,829 15,659 26,404 1,257 (159,615) (672) 63,506 (404) 11,422 26,351 (5,250) 3,057 2,409

5.8% 28.0% -40.8% -3.9% 70.9% 5.1% 63.3% 29.1% 5.1% -31.4% -23.7% 62.2% -0.1% 23.1% 7.9% -512.2% 6.8% 3.1%

534,028 3,352 199,920 11,300 4,204 116,256 3,583 87,259 24,863 462,800 3,031 42,921 477,856 31,569 322,601 4,733 50,760 80,569

830,375

9,351

1.1%

728,073

2,573,629

2,531,998

(41,631)

-1.6%

2,461,605

16,258

4,167

(12,091)

-290.2%

16,850

16,275

12,500

(3,775)

-30.2%

21,481

837,282

834,542

(2,740)

-0.3%

744,923

2,589,904

2,544,498

(45,406)

-1.8%

2,483,086

(6,128)

(29,604)

23,476

30,032

383

40,309

(39,926)

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES DEPRECIATION

167 100,000

417 100,000

250 -

60.0% 0.0%

167 100,000

500 300,000

1,250 300,000

750 -

60.0% 0.0%

500 300,000

NET INCOME (LOSS)

(106,295)

(130,021)

23,726

18.2%

(70,135)

(300,117)

(260,941)

(39,176)

-15.0%

(270,363)

MONTH ACTUAL PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS & BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF GOLF MAINTENANCE ARTS & CRAFTS MAINTENANCE LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL WOODSHOP ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI

BUDGET

YEAR TO DATE VARIANCE FAV (UNF)

AMENITY INCOME

OPERATING EXPENSES

SURPLUS/DEFICIT

30,137

Prior Year (2022) BUDGET

VARIANCE FAV (UNF)

ACTUAL

VARIANCE FAV (UNF)

(150,058) 6,077 (31,070) 45,311 16,169 (35,786) (3,130) (22,801) (4,221) (225,529) (5,984) (361) (118,896) 1,856 (39,069) (59) (1,860) (21,722)

(143,424) 352 (44,874) 17,700 2,786 (30,604) (1,159) (30,286) (5,954) (169,557) (30,323) (678) (113,458) 675 (45,534) 75 (1,215) (592)

(6,634) 5,725 13,804 27,611 13,383 (5,182) (1,971) 7,485 1,733 (55,972) 24,339 317 (5,438) 1,181 6,465 (134) (645) (21,130)

37,098 10,766 236,171 60,795 40,632 45,063 1,900 8,831 185 9,100 1,550 102,828 41,206 178,128 6,660 46,952 20,893

436,254 3,166 247,155 10,907 4,704 126,233 9,068 64,453 23,555 668,661 38,665 3,507 469,453 38,116 305,252 6,275 41,838 76,367

(399,156) 7,600 (10,984) 49,888 35,928 (81,170) (7,168) (64,453) (14,724) (668,476) (29,565) (1,957) (366,625) 3,090 (127,124) 385 5,114 (55,474)

(430,274) 1,055 4,502 53,100 8,356 (91,812) (13,477) (90,857) (17,862) (508,671) (90,968) (2,035) (340,374) 2,025 (136,603) 225 (3,645) (1,776)

31,118 6,545 (15,486) (3,212) 27,572 10,642 6,309 26,404 3,138 (159,805) 61,403 78 (26,251) 1,065 9,479 160 8,759 (53,698)

(494,327) 2,333 (9,920) 50,535 36,214 (70,228) (3,583) (87,259) (18,076) (462,780) (31,428) (1,931) (280,109) 11,037 (157,230) 522 6,380 (47,199)

95,171 5,267 (1,064) (647) (286) (10,942) (3,585) 22,806 3,352 (205,696) 1,863 (26) (86,516) (7,947) 30,106 (137) (1,266) (8,275)

(591,133)

(596,070)

4,937

848,758

2,573,629

(1,724,871)

(1,659,091)

(65,780)

(1,557,049)

(167,822)

NOTE: These financials are internally prepared for the use of the Hideout POA Board Members and Management and are subject to audit adjustments.

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TOTAL NON AMENITY INCOME:

601,263

TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME

229,891

30,630

5.4%

548,935

234,305

(4,414)

-1.9%

226,020

831,154

804,938

26,216

3.3%

774,955

TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE

837,282

834,542

(2,740)

-0.3%

744,923

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES

(6,128)

(29,604)

23,476

100,167

100,417

250

0.2%

100,167

NET INCOME (LOSS)

(106,295)

(130,021)

23,726

18.2%

(70,135)

OPERATING FUNDS (YEAR TO DATE) YTD VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)

PRIOR YR (2024) ACTUAL

TOTAL INCOME

ACTUAL vs. BUDGET YTD PERIOD ENDED: Mar 31, 2025 TOTAL NON AMENITY INCOME: TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME

A

YTD ACTUAL 1,741,529

570,633

A

1,711,900

B

PRIOR YR (2024) ACTUAL

B

30,032

29,629

1.7%

1,608,667

848,758

872,907

(24,149)

-2.8%

904,556

2,590,287

2,584,807

5,480

0.2%

2,513,223

TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE

2,589,904

2,544,498

(45,406)

-1.8%

2,483,086

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION

383

40,309

(39,926)

DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES

300,500

301,250

750

NET INCOME (LOSS)

(300,117)

(260,941)

(39,176)

TOTAL INCOME

CURRENT YE PROJECTED SURPLUS (DEFICIT) AS OF Mar 31, 2025

ADJUSTED FORECAST

30,137 0.2%

300,500

-15.0%

(270,363)

OPERATING FORECAST (YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31) TOTAL VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)

PRIOR YR (2024) ACTUAL

C

TOTAL TOTAL NONNON-AMENITY AMENITY INCOME: INCOME

6,940,248

6,937,600

2,648

0.04%

6,669,307

TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME

3,094,973 D

3,139,622

(44,649)

-1.42%

3,402,214

10,035,221

10,077,222

(42,001)

-0.42%

10,071,521

TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE

10,149,238 D

10,103,832

(45,406)

-0.45%

10,148,351

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION

(114,017)

(26,610)

(87,407)

-328%

(76,830)

5,000

5,000

0.0%

1,202,000

(119,017)

(31,610)

TOTAL INCOME

DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES NET INCOME (LOSS)

(87,407)

E

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 2025 Actual Dues Billings less Allowance for Bad Debt.

C: Current Year to Date Surplus (Deficit) 2025 D: 2025. Forecast projection based upon actual results achieved E: Forecasted Surplus (Deficit) for 2025 Forecast Adjustments

Amenity projections were adjusted to conform to budget

Budget Variances

1. Ski Hill is overbudget by $15k due to higher than anticipated wages 2. Maintenance is overbudget by $159k due to higher than anticipated medical expenses 3. Lodge is overbudget by $54k due to less revenue 1st quarter 4. All other amenities are close to budget

(1,278,830)

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THE HIDEOUT P.O.A. 2025 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - AS OF Mar 31, 2025 DEPT.

DESCRIPTION

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Budget Project Numbers

CAPITAL RESERVE

PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY

TASERS (PMT 3 OF 5) BODY CAMERAS (PMT 3 OF 5) FORD MAVERICK REPLACEMENT VEHICLE UPGRADE CAMERA SYSTEMS POA, PS, SKI HILL, GATES 3 ADDT'L AXON TASERS TABLETS, KEYBOARDS, MOBILE PRINTERS PORTABLE HANDHELD FALCOM HR RADAR UNIT 2 AED UNITS

10-70 10-71 10-80 10-81 10-82 10-83 10-84 10-85

SKI HILL SKI HILL

COVER FOR MAGIC CARPET ON BUNNY HILL REPLACEMENT SKI EQUIPMENT

12-80 12-81

20,000

POOLS & BEACHES

REPLACE KIDDIE POOL LINER WITH GUNITE

15-80

80,000

RECREATION RECREATION RECREATION RECREATION RECREATION

POA TENNIS COURT RESURFACE REPLACE GUTTERS AT RECREATION BLDG GARDEN SHED REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL KAYAK RACKS BENCHES FOR ALL COURTS

16-80 16-81 16-82 16-83 16-84

85,000 8,500 7,000

ART CENTER

REPLACE TWO FURNACES AT ART CENBTER

18-80

GOLF MAINTENANCE

TRIPLEX GREEN/TEE MOWER REPLACEMENT

MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE

Under (Over)

Spent to date

NEW CAPITAL

CAPITAL RESERVE

CAPITAL RESERVE

NEW CAPITAL

66,000

20,000 14,000

5,000 56 10,500 2,500 38 4,000 39,242 -

10,000

2,050

85,000 8,500 7,000 7,950

15,000 3,000 -

19-80

46,000

44,647

REPLACE DUMP BODY TRUCK #6 (CARRIED OVER FRM 2024) 40FT GENIE LIFT ROAD PAVING-PARKING LOTS STORMWATER MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION VEGETATION MANAGEMENT/TREE REMOVAL NEW OR USED BACKHOE (REPLACE 2008 W/ TRADE-IN) THREE REPLACEMENT TWO YARD SALT SPREADERS TWO REPLACEMENT SNOW PLOWS

30-76

14,000 64,100 100,000 120,000 100,000 120,000 25,000 15,000

11,077

30-80 30-81 30-82 30-83 30-84 30-85 30-86

10,417 14,150 119,955 19,695 15,172

LAKES & ENVIRON LAKES & ENVIRON

PRINCETON HYDRO FISH SURVEY ROAMINGWOOD DAM OUTLET STRUCTURE REPAIR (GATE)

35-80 35-81

27,000 147,000

68,900

ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION

MAIN GATE PROJECT-PLANS/PERMITS COMPUTER INVENTORY REPLACEMENTS NETWORK UPGRADE (SWITCHES)

40-80 40-81 40-82

50,000 35,000 45,000

4,324 3,490 12,521

CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE

CONVECTION OVEN TWO COMMERCIAL GRADE MICROWAVES SOUND SYSTEM FOR PUB

60-80 60-81 60-82

15,000

LODGE LODGE LODGE LODGE LODGE LODGE LODGE

*TIKI BAR EXPANSION (CARRIED OVER FRM 2024) REMODEL LODGE BAR LINE CHEF BASE FOR GRILL REPLACE MAIN LODGE FLAT ROOF NEW FLOOR FOR WALK-IN REPLACEMENT FLATWARE WALL SOUND ABSORBING PANELS

80-71 80-80 80-81 80-82 80-83 80-84 80-85

SNACKBARS

BAIN MARIE FOR SKI HILL GRILL

90-80

Unbudgeted Capital PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY

To be determined

1,353 2,923 64,100 100,000 109,583 85,850 45 5,305 (172) 27,000 78,100 45,676 31,510 32,479 15,000 11,000 7,000 30,000 5,000 3,000 50,000 (14,157) (5,608) -

3,000 1,000 16,613 3,000 3,000 -

878,607

105,949

*MAIN & NORTH GATE UPGRADE PROJECT (APPROVED 2024) GATE SHEDS

SUBTOTAL of EXPENDITURES PLANNED - New Capital & Capital Reserves GRAND TOTAL * Prior Carry Over **Emergency Repair/Replace ***Board Approval **** Reallocation + Savings Permanent to Offset Other Projects

90-94 90-97

5,000 10,000

NEW CAPITAL

34,000 48,000

9,944 30,831

10,500 2,500 1,300 4,000

3,169 48,000

1,262

65,000

25,758

15,000 3,000

3,000 1,000 18,746

2,133

11,000 7,000 30,000 5,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 50,000 -

1,321,600

14,157 5,608

145,046 1,466,646

442,993

39,097 482,090

-

984,556

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Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are commonly used to manage pain caused by lumbar disc herniations.

These injections deliver corticosteroids into the epidural space around the spinal nerves to reduce inflammation and alleviate nerve root irritation.

Patient responses to ESIs can vary, providing valuable diagnostic and therapeutic insights.

Some patients experience immediate pain relief within hours of the injection, often due to the local anesthetic included in the formulation.

This rapid response may indicate a strong inflammatory component driving the symptoms. Others notice pain improvement over several days to a week, aligning with the slower onset of steroid action. A delayed response may suggest ongoing inflammation with gradual steroid-mediated resolution. In contrast, some patients report no significant relief, which can imply either a structural issue less responsive to steroids—such as a large, non-inflammatory disc herniation—or an alternative diagnosis like spinal stenosis or facet joint arthritis.

These response patterns guide clinicians in refining diagnosis and treatment strategies.

Immediate or delayed relief can confirm the disc herniation as the pain source, supporting continued conservative management. Lack of response may prompt further imaging, reconsideration of the diagnosis, or discussion of surgical options.

Understanding how patients respond to ESIs allows clinicians to personalize care, minimize unnecessary interventions, and target therapies more effectively.

Thus, ESIs not only serve as a treatment but also as a diagnostic tool in the broader management of lumbar disc herniation-related pain.

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12th Annual Golf Tournament

Monday June 2, 2025 Rain Date: June 9th

Captain & Crew Format Registration begins 11am Shotgun Start at 1pm

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The Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America is the largest and oldest national organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States. We represent the estimated 26 million Americans of Italian heritage, dedicated to promoting our culture, traditions, the legacy of our ancestors and our contributions to the U.S. and the world. Founded in 1905, having chapters in all fifty states, we are the leading service and advocacy organization for Americans of Italian decent. Join us for one of our meetings to learn more about us.

Hideout Sons and Daughter of Italy Lodge 3010

Meeting location: Recreation Multipurpose Room Meeting Dates: Second Monday of every month Meeting Times: 6:30 PM Website: OSDIA3010.blogspot.com For more info call Lou at (845) 797-3278 or Dom at (914) 261-7093

Important Information You Should Know THE SPEED LIMIT IN THE HIDEOUT IS

25 MPH

(unless otherwise posted)

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 smart phone. 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.

HIDEOUT DIRECT NUMBERS

570-630-3700 570-630-3723 570-630-3728 570-630-3729 570-630-3731 570-630-3732 570-630-3733 570-630-3734 570-630-3735 570-630-3736 570-630-3737 570-630-3738

Registration Maintenance Main Lodge Security Ski Hill Clubhouse Reservations Main Lodge Recreation Nubia Malkin Art Center Fitness Center Golf Pro Shop North Gate Dispatcher Main Gate

HIDEOUT PHONE NUMBERS Dial area code (570) then the number

POA Office POA Fax North Beach North Pool Recreation Fax Main Pool Mini Golf Woodworkers’ Shop Golf Maintenance

698-4100 698-9457 698-7013 698-7011 698-6580 698-7014 698-4086 698-6269 698-6384

EMERGENCY - 911 / (570) 698-6317

HIDEOUT TV - CHANNEL 920 To reach the following, please dial (570) 698-4100 plus ext. number

Maintenance 132 Comm Center 212 Main Lodge Public Safety Office 149

Clubhouse Reservations Main Lodge Hideout Quilters Recreation Nubia Malkin Art Center Fitness Center Ski Hill Golf Pro Shop

Game Room

151 155 156 160 164 165 170 180 244

HIDEOUT WEBSITE www.hideoutassoc.com 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.

HIDEOUT FACEBOOK Like us on Facebook - go to Facebook.com and enter “Hideout Property Owners Association” in the search bar.

BIRTHDAY CORNER Please contact Paige Almquist at

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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.

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PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

To stay safe walking, follow these rules of the road: 1. Walk Facing Traffic When Walking on the Side of the Road If there is no sidewalk and you must walk on the side of the road, choose the side where you are facing oncoming traffic. In North America, this is the left side of the road. This gives you the best chance to see traffic approaching closest to you and take evasive action when needed.

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

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

4. Be Visible Wear bright colors when walking. When walking at night, wear reflective clothing or a reflective vest to be visible. Drivers are often not expecting walkers to be out after dark, and you need to give them every chance to see you. Be just as cautious at dawn or twilight, as drivers still have limited visibility or may even have the setting or rising sun directly in their eyes.

5. Be Predictable Make a practice of staying on one side of the path while walking rather than weaving randomly from side to side. Watch your arm motions, or you may end up giving a black eye to a passing walker, runner, or biker.

6. Keep the Volume Down Don’t drown out your environment when listening to music with your earbuds or headphones. Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear bike bells and warnings from other walkers and runners.

7. Hang Up and Eyes Up Distracted walking due to chatting, texting, or playing games on a mobile device while you walk is as dangerous as doing those things while driving. You are distracted and not as aware of your environment. You are less likely to recognize traffic danger, tripping hazards, or passing joggers and bikers. Adopt habits that can keep your phone in your pocket, or at least make it a practice to stop in a safe place to complete your phone tasks before moving on.

8. Walk Dogs on Short Leashes It is terrifying and tragic to witness dogs running out in to traffic or getting into a fatal dog fight, whether on leash or off leash. But when walking your dog on a long leash there is also a danger that you will trip other walkers or bikers. You will keep your dog safer as well as those who pass by you if you use proper leash walking etiquette.

9. Know When to Stop Walking Heat sickness, dehydration, heart attack, or stroke can strike walkers of any age.

Learn the symptoms of medical emergencies and carry a cell phone to dial 911.

Even if you are a seasoned and well-trained walker, you may experience one of these problems and need to cut your walk short. Encourage your walking friends to stop when they show any concerning symptoms.

10. Be Aware of Stranger Danger Street safety is a concern for many walkers. Choose your walking route for paths frequented by other walkers, joggers, and bikers. If you see someone suspicious, be prepared to alter your course or go into a store or public building to avoid them.

Acting alert and aware can convince bad guys you are not an easy target.

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The Woodworkers’ Club: After taking The Hideout WOOD SHOP Safety class, you can also join the Woodworker’s group! You do not need to be a member of Woodworkers’ Group to use this Hideout Amenity, but it’s a great way to share ideas and projects with neighbors.

Do you have questions first?

While you need to attend a safety class to use this amenity, or join the group, you can visit as a guest during one of their meetings. It’s a great way to learn more, ask questions, and meet woodworking enthusiasts, even before taking the class.

These Hideout members meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the Woodworker Building. Next Meeting: May 10th See you there!

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HASG :

Hideout Book Club The Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4:00pm in the library located on the 2nd floor of the Recreation Center.

Meeting

Title

Author

05/15/25 06/19/25 07/17/25

Life After Life The Little Wartime Library The Echo of Old Books

Atkinson Thompson Davis

New Members are always welcome!

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 Carolyn Hanel, at (215) 378-7566 and she will arrange for you to get what you need. ■

Welcome To The Hideout Adult Social Group!

“We Take Fun Very Seriously” The Hideout Adult Social Group (H.A.S.G) was formed in January 1980. For more than a third of a century the group has been providing an opportunity for members to meet and socialize with other members of the community. Whether you are new to the Hideout or are fortunate enough to be an “established” resident, if you enjoy meeting new friends, socializing with old acquaintances, if you like to party and have fun, the H.A.S.G. is definitely for you.

Typical events include dinner dances, picnics, luaus, local outings, social golf and anything else that you can think of that involves socializing, dining and just generally having a great time with wonderful friends, new and old. New ideas are always enthusiastically welcomed.

Our Board of Directors consists of a President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Recording Secretary and Treasurer.

Standing committees consist of Hospitality, Sunshine, Welcoming and Good Neighbors and Golf.

Special committees are formed to help with all scheduled events.

Members are always encouraged to join committees and chair events.

The H.A.S.G. meets the second Thursday of every month at 1pm in the Main Lodge unless otherwise informed.

Refreshments are always served.

Upcoming events are discussed, and pertinent matters are voted on by the membership. There is a raffle drawing at each meeting: half the proceeds are distributed to local charities such as food pantries, volunteer fire departments and other worthy community needs – the other half is distributed to the lucky winners at each meeting.

We hope you will make many lasting friendships and enjoy being a member of the H.A.S.G. for many years to come. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to any member of the Board.

Current Board President: Margie Conlon 631 327-8850

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Salem Township Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Salem Township Board of Supervisors was held on March 11, 2025. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 6:30pm present were Vincent Rivezzi, Robert Wittenbrader and via phone Merel Swingle. The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited. The minutes of the February 11th. 2025 meeting were approved as presented on a motion made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor.

The Planning Commission meeting minutes were then read.

Sub-divisions: The Shaffer subdivision was reviewed with the surveyor Mr. Harshe, sewage waiver noted on new lot. No detrimental comments received from the County. With no other comments or corrections, a motion to approve made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor.

The New Leaf land development Solar project for Salem Solar LLC noted that many items need review and extension for time restriction was approved on a motion made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Merel Swingle with all in favor. The Ritter/ Bollinger solar extension was requested and a motion to accept extension until June 2025 meeting made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor.

New Business: Burn Ban discussed, due to recent brush fires the board voted to enact a burn ban for Salem Township for one month until the April 2025 meeting was made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor.

Pension Disclosure statement was noted as Act 44 requires the Township to approve and accept the Disclosure statement annually as provided by PSATS. Motion to approve the Pension Disclosure statement made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor. Salem Township also as required approved by motion made by Merel Swingle 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor to enact Restatement of Qualified Retirement plan as well as Adopt Agreement #007-001 Governmental Pre-Approved Defined Benefit Plan.

The Greenways Trail grant application Resolution was reviewed and motion to approve and apply for additional funding for the park improvements, was made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor.

Old Business: Spring Clean up noted is scheduled for May 17th, 2025 and permits are required with no cost from the Township office.

Road Projects discussion held.

CDBG 2024 funds will be written for Senior Center parking lot repair and upgrade as well as painting parking lines. Motion to advertise for opening at April 8th, 2025 made by Vincent Rivezzi, 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor.

Township Road paving project this year will be widening of Hanlon Road and pave half of the road for 2025

motion to prepare and advertise for bid opening April 8th, 2025 motion made by Merel Swingle 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all favor.

Seal Coat project for 2025 discussed, Spudeno road, Stanet Road and the crossover section of Stanet between SR590 and SR 690. Line painting will be added to the bid for Sawmill Road, Cemetery Road, J&J Road, Miller Road and Catterson Road. Motion to advertise bid for opening at the April 8, 2025 meeting made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor.

Tire dumping at Mt Cobb highway.

Supervisor Rivezzi went to Wayne County Court for hearing against Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith will be held in contempt of court do to not showing up for court. Further orders will be placed on him based on Judge Meagher’s decision.

Traffic light Hamlin corners. Chris Leone at the last Township meeting complained about the traffic light at the end of Cemetery Road and people driving through that area.

Supervisor Rivezzi reached out to Penn-Dot and they would look into louvers but the Township would have to sign a new maintenance agreement with the state. The maintenance agreement as written makes the Township completely responsible for the intersection and lights and grants Penn-Dot a broad hold harmless agreement with indemnification. Attorney Treat resistant noting the broad language of the agreement would and could expose the Township to large liability.

Item tabled.

Attorney Update: none Correspondence: Real Estate transfer tax for the month of February received in the amount of $14,233.87. State Liquid fuels for 2025 was received in the amount of $163,786.43. Maplewood Fire provided its February activity report.

Hamlin Ambulance provided its February call totals. Lake Ariel Fire Co provided its February activity report.

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

Park Updates: Port a potty ordered for season. Cracks in pavilion need to be looked at for repairs.

Public Time: Jim Evans questioned if there is anything the township can do about the trash dropped off.

Township had contacted Hideout Security with address and it was advised that the items were stolen from that individual’s home. Security will look into. Mr. Evans thanked the Township.

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

Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Wargo Secretary/Treasurer

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Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes - April 9, 2025 Call to Order: 10am Pledge of Allegiance: 10am Present: Tom Foley, Robert Hoffenberg, Dan Oneil, John Bratichak, Tom Digiovanni, Dennis Polhamus, Craig Rafaniello, Melissa Porreca.

Excused: None Guest: None MINUTES for Approval - Meeting of March 12th, 2025 (changes, questions, or comments) Motion by: Dan Oneil Second by: Tom Foley Comment(s): None Vote: 4 /0/ 0 Administrative Updates: Welcome Tom Digiovanni DISCUSSIONS - UPDATES: PROJECTS: (Active - Current Status) • Main Gate Project (Rt590) – Plans Moving Forward project placed on hold • TIKI Deck Extension Completed Waiting on Concrete.

• Stormwater 2025 – next set of 2025 projects being compiled • Used Genie Lift purchased • Main Gate entrance paving 2025 after Labor Day weekend will bid out this summer • POA Tennis Court Renovation waiting on additional bids

• Kiddie Pool Renovation in progress completion by middle of May 2025 • Parks and Beaches preparing to cleanup and open restrooms • Ski Hill reorganization in progress • Boat Docks Scheduled for install 4/16 Committee Projects: (Discussion) • Observation Tour – Mini Golf, Recreation Center, OSC, North Mailbox, North Pool Findings were discussed and reported to Dennis Polhamus and workorders will be created to address all repairs that are needed from the list provided by Tom Foley and Tom Digiovanni.

• Monthly Campus Tours v/s regular monthly findings – Comments & Suggestions • Stormwater issues on lakeview dr with a hideout owned Swale will be corrected by the Maintenance road crew.

Motion to Adjourn: Tom Foley Second by: Roert Hoffenberg Time: 10:45am Vote: 4 / 0 Next Meeting: May 14th 2025, @10 AM, @ POA Board Room

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Hideout Domestic Pet Policies 1. Pets must be licensed, inoculated, leashed and kept under owner’s control at all times.

2. Dogs may be off leash when at the Dog Park Amenity.

3. To use the Dog Park Amenity, dogs must be registered annually.

4. It is the responsibility of the owner of the pet to clean up and remove animal excrement of their pet.

5. Dogs are only allowed at the Dog Park and Walking Trail, if they are registered with the POA, the owners pick up after their pets, and they are leashed at all times with the exception of the Dog Park. (Exception: Guide Dogs)

Hideout Walking Trail Map Distance ~ 2.7 Miles

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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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From: Paul Matarazzo B.Env.Sc., Environmental Manager reetings, within your What’s Hiding Out in Our Community This Month?

G fire pit (if May 2025 Edition The final evenings and mornings your fire pit nearing freezing temps are seemingly behind us, and bright sunny days are here to stay. Here is what to look out for, and be aware of in the month of May! Hideout Flower Contest

All members in good standing are encouraged to take part in the flowering planting contest being held this May! All you have to do to enter is plant native wildflowers on your property, and capture a photo to be featured on Hideout social media. If your photos are selected, you will receive a Hideout gift card that can be used within the community! The contest will take place from May 1st, to May 31st. Please submit all photos to pmatarazzo@ thehideout.us.

• All members participating in the contest are encouraged to apply for NWF certified wildlife habitat status for your property!

Nearly all Hideout properties are eligible, and the Hideout will reimburse you the 20-dollar registration fee! If we reach our goal of 150 registered lots, the Hideout will receive national recognition as a NWF certified community, conservation is of the utmost importance to our membership. You can do so by visiting the NWF website (https://certifiedwildlifehabitat. nwf.org/), or requesting a paper application from the POA building.

Reminders • After a long, storm filled winter, it is important to remember to maintain your property. Many trees / limbs have fallen, and May brings ideal weather conditions to perform spring cleanup. o Throughout the growing season, it is also important to remember to keep all lawns mowed whether you are a full time, or part time member. All Hideout lots must remain well maintained throughout the year.

• Please ensure that all use of firepits complies with state, and Hideout rules in regards to burning. o Use manufactured fire rings

is stone), make sure to use a spark arrestor (especially important during dry conditions). o Follow along with burn ban / risk notices via the Hideout email blast, PADCNR website, and township websites. o We ask that members use extreme caution at all times, but specifically when conditions are dry, and pose a risk of forest fires.

Lakes • Microbac testing will commence in all three lakes for E. coli by mid-May, and will continue through the beginning of September.

• Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) monitoring of all three lakes will continue throughout the summer, and beginning of September o Please report suspicious algae to the Environmental Manager when sighted. o HABs tend to resemble a green colored paint spill on the water’s surface.

NWF (National Wildlife Federation) • Please consider registering your Hideout property as certified wildlife habitat through the NWF. • Applications are available at the POA building, nature trail entrance, and NWF website.

• 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!

• Upon registering a property as certified wildlife habitat, a $20 fee is due. The Hideout will cover this $20 fee for all residents who seek registration of their property.

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!

During the beginning of summer, specifically the month of May in the Northeast, many animals are getting ready to rear their offspring. It is important as a resident of a rural area, to stay informed of what animals may be having their young, and how to safely enjoy them from a distance. The most important thing one can do is not interfere, and let nature take its course.

Nine times out of ten, wild animals do not need human intervention. Below you will find some of our local animal’s young, that you may see strolling through our beautiful wooded community!

Whitetail Deer The obvious, most who have enjoyed the Hideout for some time, have seen their fair share of whitetail deer fawns. They are the most abundant, and visible wildlife offspring that we experience every spring. Deer fawns will begin to pop up during mid-May, and can continue through mid-June. Deer will stache their young in many different hiding places, often where humans observe them.

It is important to remember that while mom may not be around, they placed their young there for a reason. Enjoy their presence, but do not attempt to interact with fawns! It is also always a good idea, to keep pets away from deer fawns if possible. We all know dogs love to chase fawns when they get the opportunity.

Fox / Coyote Pups While much, much less visible, both species of canines rear their offspring in the spring as well.

Generally, canines have a short gestation period (50-70 days).

Pups will be born in spring, but remain in their dens until mid / late summer. Pups can be seen in and around dens before then, but do not venture too far.

Both species of pups are born

throughout April and May. While many who are unfamiliar with the species, specifically coyotes may fear their presence, they are generally afraid of humans, and avoid dwellings. However, it is always a good idea to monitor your pets, and keep them away from den sites.

Birds Many different species of birds will lay eggs, and rear offspring this spring and summer. All birds from the small American Goldfinch, to the much larger Eastern Turkey will select their nest sites, and raise their young in the coming months. It is of the utmost importance that you do not touch, or disturb egg sites for any species of bird. Birds do not take well to human interaction with their young / eggs, and will often abandon the nest site entirely.

Eggs / young have nearly zero chance of survival if abandoned by their parents.

Throughout the month of may Tom (male) eastern turkey can be seen strutting in open areas with their fan (tail feathers) fanned out and gobbling to impress potential mating partners. Whether it’s your first, or 100th time witnessing this, the process is very neat to observe!

Remember, spring is a wonderful time of year, that allows us to observe colorful blooms, and young wildlife beginning their journey through life. But we must only observe them. It is important to appreciate from a distance, and allow wildlife ample space to thrive. If you feel something may be wrong with an animal, or their offspring, please reach out to myself (Paul Matarazzo) via email or phone to discuss the situation. If an animal truly does need human intervention, I can help you sort through the situation, and determine who needs to be contacted to best help the animal. o For any questions regarding certifying property as NWF wildlife habitat please reach out to the environmental manager via email to pmatarazzo@thehideout.us

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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Call to Order: 9:00Am Pledge of Allegiance Committee Present: Mike Burns – Chairperson, Paul Spiese, Ron Phelps, Paul Matarazzo – Environmental Manger, Dennis Polhamus – Facilities Manager, Maureen DiGiovanni – Board Liaison, Jill Metschulat – Assistant Community Manager Absent- Excused-John McNichol Motion to approve the meeting minutes of 2/28/24: Approved as written. Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd Ron Phelps Permits issued 2/27/25 – 3/12/25: A Permit Application was presented to the committee for approval. It was approved, and permit will be issued. Permits issued approved by unanimous vote. Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd Mike Burns REVIEW/DISCUSSION Lot Violations/Citations: Ongoing Variance Request(s): One variance request was approved.

One was denied. Letters will be sent to property owners.

Flagger rules for improvement projects: A CMR regarding this issue was presented to the Committee for their review and approval. Following a

Committee Present: Cathy Long, Richard Long, Kathy Carpenter, Rosina Taffuri , Fred Sakacs, Joseph Piotrowski, Martin Biddinger Absent- Excused-Mitch Regenbogan, Joe Piotrowski Staff/ Board Liaison Paul Matarazzo, Rick Yocum Guests Jill Metschulat ************************************** Start Time: 11:00am Pledge of Allegiance

Environmental Control Committee Meeting Minutes - March 14, 2025

brief discussion, the CMR was approved, signed and will be forwarded to the Board for review.

Project updates: • Main Gate: Ongoing. The Committee was informed that Lake Genero has been sold and we will work to build a relationship with the new owners. In bid process for paving entrance and preparing to install shacks. Discussion of guest entry procedure.

• Kiddie Pool: In process. Will be ready for Memorial Day Weekend.

• Tiki Bar: Close to being complete. Will be ready for Memorial Day Weekend.

• Driving Range: Waiting for more favorable weather to open.

• Spring Thaw Road Restrictions: Being lifted as of 3/14/25.

• Gate Retainer at Roamingwood: Payment for going out.

• Dam Inspection: Being done soon Quiet Hours Policy: Discussion of adding Columbus Day. Approved.

Meeting ended at: 9:35 am Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd Ron Phelps Next Meeting: Friday, 3/28/25, 9:00 at the POA Board Room EXECUTIVE SESSION

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Environmental Control Committee Meeting Minutes - March 28, 2025 Call to Order: 9:00Am Pledge of Allegiance Committee Present: Mike Burns – Chairperson, Paul Spiese, Ron Phelps, John McNichol, Paul Matarazzo – Environmental Manger, Dennis Polhamus – Facilities Manager, Jill Metschulat – Assistant Community Manager Absent- Excused-Maureen DiGiovanni – Board Liaison Motion to approve the meeting minutes of 3/14/24: Approved as written. Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd Ron Phelps Permits issued 3/13/25 – 3/26//25: Permits issued approved by unanimous vote. Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd Ron Phelps REVIEW/DISCUSSION Lot Violations/Citations: Ongoing.

Discussion of.

Project updates: • Kiddie Pool: Under way. Will be done for Memorial Day Weekend.

• Tiki Bar Extension: Almost done.

Will be done for Memorial Day Weekend.

• Gate Sheds: Almost done.

• Replacement Gate (Roamingwood); Ordered. Fall project.

• Front Gate Dock: To be put into Capital Request for 2026.

Lake Genero Water Park: Discussion of.

Contractor Violations: Discussion of.

Meeting ended at: 9:15am Motion: Mike Burns 2nd John McNichol Next Meeting: Friday, 4/11/25, 9:00 at the POA Board Room EXECUTIVE SESSION

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Wildlife and Forestry Committee Meeting Minutes - March 13, 2025

Motion to approve the February 13 Minutes Approved by Kathy Carpenter, seconded by Martin Biddinger Old Business:-Earth Day: Paul will submit an article to the April Hide-about RNG maintenance : April 21, front gate April 14New Business: 1. Bluebird Nest Boxes: Paul will check on them 2 . Field Trip : Edge of the Woods nursery May 6

Standing Items: 1. Spotted Lantenrfly 2. Feral Cats 3. Spongy Moth 4. Nuisance animals 5. NWF 6. Pharagmites 7. RNG Maintenance 4/21/, 6/9 at 10 AM 8. Front entrance Maintenance: 4/21/25 at 10 AM Questions & Comments: CWD not a concern in our deer herd Bird Mortality/Avian flu not evident in The Hideout Beech Blight is evident in some trees hereMotion to adjourn made

by Richard Long, Seconded by Rosina Taffuri End time 11:31 ************************************** Next Wildlife & Forestry committee meeting Thursday, May 8, 2025 In person at the POA and via Zoom.

Pennsylvania Game Commission Announces Spraying Plans (WHTM) — The PA Game Commission recently announced its plans to spray over 38,000 acres of State Game Lands this spring.

According to the PA Game Commission, they are planning to spray in 16 different State Game Lands across 38,146 acres to control the spreading of the Spongy Moth, which is also known as the Gypsy Moth.

The Commission says the spraying will begin as soon as leaf-out occurs and spongy moth egg masses hatch, which will likely be in late April and May. It is important to note that no spraying will be scheduled for the mornings of youth turkey season (April 26) or on the opening day of spring gobbler (May 3).

“Those participating in spring gobbler seasons or otherwise enjoying state game lands may encounter aircraft spraying forested areas for spongy moths,” Paul Weiss, the Game Commission’s Chief Forester, said. “We recognize some hunters might be temporarily affected by these activities, but

disturbances are brief and only temporary, and by protecting these valuable habitats against a destructive, invasive pest, the forests will provide hunters the opportunity to chase gobblers there for generations to come.”

The PA Game Commission says spraying will occur in the following regions: Southcentral, Northcentral, Southeast, and Northeast.

To check out a map of the Spongy Moth spray status across the Keystone State, use the pagame.maps.arcgis.com website.

The insecticide used for the spraying is Mimic 2LV, which is generally considered safe to humans. Most negative side effects happen with repeated, long-term exposure to high concentrations of the spray.

As with any chemical, it may cause eye or skin irritation if exposed, and it is recommended to wash any affected area if irritation occurs.

For more information on the spongy moths or the PA Game Commission please visit www. pa.gov/agencies/pgc.

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• 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 • NO Greasy Pizza Boxes

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LOCAL COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

- AMERICAN LEGION POST

John Miracle (570) 698-6816.

807 MEETINGS - 2nd Thursday

- THRIFT SHOPPE - open 2nd &

of month, 7 p.m. Hamlin Sr Center.

4th Saturday of month at St. John’s

Seeking members and old friends.

Episcopal Church in Hamlin,

- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Clothing Day - 1st

#7403 MEETING - 2nd and 4th

Wednesday after the 2nd Saturday

Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at St.

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AREA WORSHIP SERVICES

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 9 a.m.

Reverend Dr. Jeff Rarich & Pastor Jane McCarthy (570) 689-6011.

HAWLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 315 Church Street, Hawley. Sunday Service 11:30 a.m. Reverend Rebecca Holland. (570) 226-3875 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 11 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. ■

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Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association CALL RS&W BEFORE PAVING YOUR DRIVEWAY

Before you pave your driveway, please contact RS&W to schedule a service line inspection. Many service lines in the Community are aging and also run underneath the driveway. Our inspection could help determine if you have a service line leak under your driveway. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter!

Dates subject to approval & changes.

All meetings are held at the RS&W Office Wednesdays at 10:00 AM (unless otherwise indicated).

MAY - 21st JUNE - 25th JULY - 23rd AUG - 20th SEPT - 24th

OCT - 4th (9am) NOV - 19th DEC - 17th

RS&W 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 nonemergency service calls require 24 hour notice to schedule an appointment during regular working hours.

METER INSTALLATION / LEAD & COPPER SERVICE LINE INSPECTIONS •

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Selling your home? Arrange for your realtor to schedule a technician come in and inspect the line and change the meter while it is vacant.

Call for an appointment when coming to open your home or preparing to close it.

Full-time resident? We have Saturday appointments to fit your schedule.

Please help us by calling to schedule these appointments. Appointments are available: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM—2:00 PM and Saturdays 8:30 AM—1:00 PM. ***REMINDER*** RS&W cannot accept cash payments. Money Orders will be accepted in place of cash.

Date

2025 Holidays

May 26th

Memorial Day

July 4th

Independence Day

September 1st

Labor Day

November 27th

Thanksgiving

November 28th

Day after Thanksgiving

December 25th

Christmas Day

RS&W CUSTOMER PORTAL—ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT 24/7 Visit our Customer Portal at https://rsw.secure.munibilling.com or through our website at www.roamingwood.com/billing to create your user account.

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 autopay, but do not have access to a computer, our customer service representatives will be happy to assist in setting your account up.

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 a recurring payment selection.

E-checks & AutoPay Payments- $1.00/transaction fee with a limit of $5,000/transaction Rates for Credit / Debit Cards - Tiered fees up to max 2.99% on charges of $200.00 or greater.

RS&W SEEKS QUALIFIED MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING The Nominating Committee for Roamingwood Sewer & Water Association is seeking qualified candidates to run for the Board of Directors. There will be one (1) position open in this election year. The term of office is three (3) years. Qualified candidates must be Members in good standing and be available to attend regular monthly meetings of the Board. Board Members receive no compensation.

MEMBERS WHO WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR NOMINATION BY THE COMMITTEE MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST BY 4:00 PM, FRIDAY JUNE 13, 2025.

This short letter expressing interest in being nominated should include: 1) name, address, and lot number; 2) brief resume of work and volunteer experience; 3) short statement as to why you would like to be a Board Member.

Notice of the Committee’s decision will be mailed to all persons expressing interest by Wednesday June 18, 2025. In this notice, the Committee will ask candidates to answer two written questions, the answers to which will be used in the ‘Election Newsletter’. It is important that you answer the questions, so that your complete views are expressed.

Further election information and other important dates will be published in the June edition of The Hideabout.

REMEMBER! EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST SOON! Direct all inquiries to: Nominating Committee, P.O. Box 6, Lake Ariel, PA 18436, or hand deliver your Letter of Interest to the RS&W office Monday-Friday between 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Annual Water Quality Report 2025 The Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association is issuing the results of monitoring conducted on your drinking water for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024. 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/waterreport These reports are furnishable upon request by mail. Please contact our main office during business hours at (570) 698-6162 to request a copy be mailed to you.

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

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