The Hideabout October 2022

Brooks Lake

Photo by: Desiree Detres

Board President’s Message

On August 31st, I was delighted to be joined by the Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Department and Ryan's Angels in announcing the launch of a capital campaign to build a new firehouse and update the existing building in Lake Ariel.

At that time, Ryan's Angels presented a $10,000 check to the Fire Department, which is intended as a down payment on the non-profit's efforts to help fund professional grant writers to seek government and private funding. Our local elected officials joined us, including State Representative Rosemary Brown, Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell, Sherriff Chris Rosler, and Lake Township Supervisors Robert Batzel and Scottie Swingle. Their support will be vital in the time ahead as they seek funding, land, and permits to undertake this enormous undertaking. The event was covered in the Tri-County Independent Wayne County charity to help volunteer firefighters get new fire house (tricountyindependent.com) and is scheduled to be by WNEP. Those interested in assisting in this fundraising effort can log onto https://ryansangels. org/ and type LAVFC Capital Campaign in the donation memo.

On September 11th, the Help A Hero Fund held their annual memorial program at Reflection Park. Its President, Robert Wiegand, was a guiding force in creating the park and conducting these memorial services to remember the many brave emergency services personnel who gave their lives to save others. Thank you, Bob and the Help A Hero Fund, for never forgetting that tragic day and for the tens of thousands of dollars raised to support local charities and our military personnel serving abroad.

As you know, earlier this year, the membership approved bylaw changes to limit the number of short-term rentals to ten times per year. For more information on these new rules, which go into effect

on January 2023, go to https://www. hideoutassoc. com/Rentals

Recently, Lake Township passed a new Short-Term Ordinance, which complements our new rules. It defines short-term rentals as less than 29 days, requires permits and inspections of all short-term rental homes, requires a local contact person to address violations, places caps on the number of guests permitted, and contains driveway requirements. You can get a copy at https://laketwpwayne.com/wp-content/ uploads/2022/08/Short-Term-RentalOrdinance4037.pdf. Salem Township is considered a similar ordinance. https:// salemtwpwayne.com/wp-content/ uploads/2022/07/Short-Term-Rental-draftOrdinance.pdf

Lake Township also passed an ordinance establishing a 35 miles per hour speed limit on some township roads. https://laketwpwayne.com/wp-content/ uploads/2022/08/Draft-Speed-LimitOrdinance-Lake-Twp.docx. While these new rules do not impact any Hideout roads, our 25 MPH is being enforced by Public Safety. So please slow down, whether in or outside of The Hideout.

Finally, on a personal note, I want to thank the members for allowing me to serve on the Board for the past three years. We went through a lot during this time, but I believe The Hideout is a better and stronger community, having weathered COVID-19, the Great Resignation, and record inflation. It's due to the efforts of my fellow Board Members, our dedicated staff, volunteer committees, and the membership for making everything we accomplished possible.

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FROM LARRY FROTTEN Community Manager’s Message

Members and staff

The leaves are starting to fall and the temperatures are giving us a mixed bag of signals. We have had some cool nights and some warmer than normal day temperatures. The cool temperatures are an indication to us that we must begin the process of getting our homes prepared for the change of seasons. Our Maintenance staff has been busy at work preparing our buildings for the coming seasons. The stormwater projects will continue as long as the weather allows. We have many stormwater-related projects and if you are on the list, we ask for your patience. We address the projects and give priority to members who are more at risk.

Members should watch for the announcement of the drawdown of Roamingwood Lake. Our lake is lowered each October and permits are granted by the State for the drawdown. This year, the drawdown is scheduled to commence on October 17. All watercraft must be removed from the lake at that time. Docks should be prepared for the drawdown.

By the time members read this message the election for the Board will have been completed and the results announced. We hope you have participated in this important activity. The Board is responsible for making the policies that govern The Hideout and the administration implements. Serving on the Board can be demanding both in time and decision-making. We encourage members to get involved whether it is as a candidate or serving on the many committees we have at The Hideout. The Hideout is a four-star community

because of the many volunteers we have who assist in the operation of the community.

We invite all to enjoy the beauty of the Fall season and hope you will partake in the many amenities and offerings we have here at The Hideout. We are looking forward to an improved Ski Hill. We have added some electrical components which should enhance the Ski Hill experience. We have also increased our tube run capacity. This year we are scheduled for our PA State inspections early. We have been advised four inspectors have been scheduled to do our inspections in one day, October 4, 2022. This is the first time in memory the State has been able to accommodate us with such an early schedule. We are also excited with some new staff who will take charge in the operation of the hill.

We wish to congratulate Joe Kozuch on his retirement. Joe served The Hideout in many capacities during his 34 plus years of service. His last assignment was Director of Public Safety. We wish him a long, healthy, and enjoyable retirement.

We are also pleased to announce a promotion of one of our employees.

Tammi McCabe has been selected to become the Food and Beverage Manager. Tammi has years of experience in the food and beverage industry and in management. We wish Tammi success in her new assignment.

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FROM RICHARD YOCUM

Chairman's Message

With the colorful fall foliage and crisp air, October in The Hideout is a wonderful time of year. Please check this issue of The Hideabout for all the fun activities The Hideout has to offer us. October is also a month when two events occur that are very important to the continued success of The Hideout. These are the Annual Meeting and committee applications. While I will be the first to admit these may not be as fun as a Fall Festival, apple picking or Halloween, they are necessary for our community to function and move forward.

Annual Meeting: This year’s Annual Meeting will be held at the Main Lodge on Sunday October 16th at 10am. This is when the current Board meets for the last time to conduct business and the election results are read into the official record. Then the new Board meets in closed session with the Association’s attorney as chair. During this session the new Board elects their officers.

Following the closed session, the new Board is introduced to the community. Also, as directed by our Bylaws, during the Annual Meeting the community elects 3 members to the Nominating Committee for next year’s election. This is the only Committee whose members are elected by the membership. Any member in good standing can be on the Nominating Committee. If you would like to be on the Nominating Committee, you must have someone nominate you from the floor

(audience). When the nominations are completed, the members in attendance vote for who they want to be on the Nominating Committee.

Committees: October and November is that time of year when we traditionally ask our membership to volunteer to serve on our numerous committees. Members of a committee serve for staggered 3-year terms that run from January to December. The size of a committee can range from 3 to 9 voting members and alternates are allowed. To apply for a committee(s) just pick up an application at the POA, fill it out and return it to the POA. Also, committee applications are available online on The Hideout website. Go to the committees’ tab, fill-out and submit your application. The application has a list of all the committees in The Hideout. Committees are an important vehicle for change here in The Hideout. Committees funnel new ideas, suggestions, and recommendations to management and the Board.

If you just want to get involved in general or have a specific expertise or interest…JOIN A COMMITTEE! Your involvement can only result in a better community. ■

FROM TINA CORMA,

Public Safety Corner

For this month’s edition of our Public Safety Corner, we would like to wish Public Safety Director Joe Kozuch a happy retirement.

Joe’s career with The Hideout spanned over 35 years. On September 25, 1987, Joe joined The Hideout Security Department as a Patrol Officer. Joe made many valuable contributions to the department that resulted in a promotion to Patrol Sergeant in 1988, Patrol Lieutenant in 1993, Operations Captain in 2001, and ultimately to his current role as Public Safety (Security) Director in 2003. Joe’s passion for serving The Hideout membership, guests, and visitors inspired him to continually develop and improve the Public Safety Department. Joe’s influence spanned from developing The Hideout Emergency Response Team (HERT) and standardized departmental operating procedures to pursuing a sense of comradery amongst his fellow

employees. From the moment you call a Public Safety Communications Officer to when a Patrol Officer professionally completes a call for service, Joe’s imprint in department mentorship and training is evident. As our department moves forward, many of us will recall Joe’s leadership throughout our day. In Joe’s own words, “as members of The Hideout Public Safety Department, we are committed to achieving the highest possible quality of life for the community to which we serve.”

On behalf of the entire department, Joe, thank you for your dedication to The Hideout, and congratulations on your retirement! ■

Public Safety Promotions

Warren Howard was promoted to Patrol Corporal

Harry Femmer was promoted to Patrol Corporal

Brandon Figueroa was promoted to 1st Class Training Officer

FROM

Communications Corner

Fall is here, so get outside and enjoy the beautiful colors and crisp air because the cold days of winter are near!

The Communications Committee is looking for some additional members. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit the POA Office to apply.

As you can see in this Hideabout issue, there is so much to do in The Hideout this Fall, and we do our best to communicate that with our community members.

The function of The Hideabout Extra is to give you a day-by-day guide on what is available to do in The Hideout. Additionally, it provides updates that have occurred since the printing of the previous month's Hideabout Newspaper. You can find The Hideabout Extra in the "bird feeders" at the Main, North, and Stock Farm Member Gates and the Main and North Mailbox areas. The Hideabout Extra is updated biweekly and you'll know it's an updated version by its change in color.

Thank you for following the "official" Hideout POA Facebook page. We keep it as up-to-date as possible with what to do in The Hideout, amenity hours, schedule changes, and amenity closures. It is a

valuable form of communication between the Administration and the membership. You can find us by searching @thehideoutpoa on Facebook and looking for The Hideout Flower!

Also, keep an eye out for The Hideout TV Channel (Adams channel 920) and Hideout email blasts for current information from the Administration.

If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can best communicate with you, please don't hesitate to call me at (570) 630-3707 or email me at lgreen@thehideout.us. I look forward to hearing from you!

Do you have questions or suggestions for a particular Hideout department? You can find the Management Team's contact information on page 7. Reaching out to the department manager can get you the most accurate information.

As always, enjoy your time in The Hideout! ■

Facilities Corner

Fall is in the air! As summer comes to and end and fall approaches the Hideout Public works dept would like to thank all of our members for a fantastic 2022 summer season. The parks, beaches, pools and all other amenities were full throughout the summer. The Public Works dept worked extremely hard to ensure everything was fully operational and looking beautiful. With the summer over we continue our stormwater remediation work into the fall and early winter months. As of Sept 1st, the Public Works Dept has about 120 stormwater projects on the list for correction this list includes the Maplewood Swale project, The Golf Course stormwater Project and more work on Hideout owned swales. Some of this work will be scheduled for the 2023 spring as winter approaches. Stormwater will always be one of our top priorities as we work upgrading the community to eliminate damage to properties and debris from entering our waterways. Members with questions or concerns in regard to Stormwater may contact Craig Rafaniello at ext. 132 or email crafaniello@thehideout.us

As many of our members have noticed there have been some upgrades to our amenities and we plan on continuing these upgrades for the future. The Public Works Dept plays a vital role in building maintenance and ensuring everything runs at full capacity.

The Public Works Dept is gearing up for 2023 and we are getting plans ready for items to be replaces and or repaired in 2023. We will be getting all vehicles and equipment ready in October for the upcoming snow season and this includes all snow plows, salt spreaders and our salt shed. We currently have plenty of salt to start the season. We will be ready to handle whatever mother nature throws at us.

FROM JOHN BOANDL, RECREATION MANAGER

Recreation Corner

The Tiki bar project has gone back out to bid due to receiving one bid that was

over budget. We hope to receive additional bids due to the time of year. We want to start the tiki bar project in Oct/Nov of 2022 with a completion date of May 1, 2023. This is the last project scheduled for the 2022 season all other projects are completed.

Roamingwood lake will start the Annual draw down mid-October with a draw down of 5ft below normal pool. This drawdown allows members to complete shoreline improvements, Vegetation management and prevents ice build up around docks. All boats will need to be removed from the marina by the start of this draw down as we will be removing all hideout owned docks.

Trash and recycle will continue to operate at the normal hours MondayFriday 6am-8pm and Saturday and Sundays 8am-8pm. Bulk Garbage will continue to accept items Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 11am-12:30pm. Bulk Garbage is for members in good standing only. A bulk Garbage pass is required to use this amenity and members without a pass will be turned away. Contractors are not permitted to use this facility as they should be taking construction material to the local landfill. Members that are performing work to their home are also required to obtain a dumpster on their property to remove the debris. The Hideouts Bulk garbage center is designed for normal household items to be disposed of and construction material will not be accepted due to the rising cost for the hideout to dispose of those items. Some lite construction material will be permitted. Members that are in need of a bulk garbage pass please contact Desiree Detres at Ext 133 or email ddetres@thehideout.us. ■

FROM V. BOURNE, REGISTRATION SUPERVISOR

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everyone is ready for the fall. We have a really busy November and October ahead of us. Please see attached calendar for all dates for upcoming events. We have a flea market, harvest festival, children’s Halloween party, and a Trunk or Treat planned for the Month of October.

We are very proud and pleased to announce that we will be adding a bike share program for the year 2023. We will be using custom 7 speed bicycles made by On Share bike sharing program. The bicycles are specially made for bike share and use components designed for ease of use, high durability, theft prevention, rider safety, and low maintenance. For instance, our bikes use the Shimano 7-speed gearing. This gearing provides a wide range of gearing to accommodate a wide range of riders on varied terrain. Our frames use oversized tubing with an anti-theft seat post, and some cabling is routed through the frame for safety and durability. Our bikes also use punctureresistant tires to reduce flats, fenders to protect riders from water spray, and a

basket for utility. Plus, our bikes use an alloy frame and components, which are more resilient to the elements. Some of our bikes are also available with a secondary frame lock that provides a way for riders to temporarily lock the bike while they stop somewhere. Riders check out bikes using our free smartphone app. Once riders install the app and register for your program, they use the app to view available bikes and select the bike they want to use. The App automatically unlocks the bike from the rack using the phone's Bluetooth to communicate with lock. Each bicycle has a Bluetooth lock attached to the front of the bike, which is used to 'dock' the bike into the rack.

I hope to see you at one or all of our events in October. Also, please save the date for our Annual Tree Lighting, which will be held on December 3rd.

Registration Corner

Crisp

air, falling leaves, and bright colors indicate Fall has arrived. Take time to enjoy the beauty in The Hideout while the scenery continues to change.

October in The Hideout is full of activities for all to enjoy. Columbus Day weekend is October 8-10. Our annual Trunk or Treat will take place on Saturday, October 29 with our super heroes, ghosts, goblins, and witches parading around the Lodge parking lot.

It has come to our attention that some members are not receiving mailings from The Hideout. If you have moved or your billing information has changed, please submit a change of address form. The form can be found at the Registration department, located at the POA/Administration building, Tuesday –Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. It is also available on our website: www. hideoutassoc.com where documents and forms are located under the resources tab.

As temperatures dip, some may be

planning on heading to warmer climates for the winter.

Please be sure to update your contact information with Registration. It is important that our records are current and up to date so we can contact you in the event of an emergency.

Although not as hectic as the last couple of years, resales and new member meetings continue to keep us very busy at the POA. There are many new faces in the Hideout. We encourage you to say hello to your new neighbors.

Be sure to keep up with all the Hideout activities. The Hideabout Newspaper and Hideabout Extra can be picked up at the mailboxes, Indoor Sports Complex, and POA or can be viewed on line at www.hideoutassoc.com for dates, times, and locations of additional events. ■

THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER

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

Lisa Green - Hideabout Editor

(570) 698-4100, ext. 107 lgreen@thehideout.us

2021-2022 POA BOARD OFFICERS

Andrew Miller, President Lou Delli Santi, Vice President Richard Yocum, Chairman Jerry Restaino, Treasurer Richard A. Guiffredo, Secretary Robert L. Tressler II, Director Michael Terranova, Director

Larry Frotten, Assistant Secretary

Jill Metschulat, Assistant Secretary

Debra Tramantano, Assistant Secretary

THE HIDEOUT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Larry Frotten - Community Manager

(570) 698-4100, ext. 103 lfrotten@thehideout.us

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

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

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

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

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

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 Superintendent (570) 698-4100, ext. 186 mkline@thehideout.us

V. Bourne - Registration Supervisor (570) 698-4100, ext. 106 vbourne@thehideout.us

Donald Yocum - IT Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 110 dyocum@thehideout.us

Alex Lutzi - Golf Pro Shop Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 183 pro.shop@thehideout.us

Craig S. Rafaniello - Project Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 132 crafaniello@thehideout.us

Articles must be submitted by the fifteenth of the month. Submit all material to: The Hideabout Editor, 640 The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. For advertising rates, contact Brandon Downs at (570) 630-3716. The Hideabout published monthly, serves over 4,100 Hideout property owners. Articles do not necessarily represent the views of The Hideout POA. The Editor reserves the right to reject any advertising or articles for publication. Also, the acceptance of advertisements does not constitute endorsement by The Hideout POA for any advertisement of any business, products, and/or services. The Hideout is not responsible beyond the cost of advertising for any advertising errors. Ad proofs are developed by The Hideabout for use in The Hideabout Newspaper only. The advertiser does not have the right to reproduce the ad in any other place or publication. Any concerns with ads placed in The Hideabout Newspaper must be addressed by the fifteenth of the month. Thank you. ■

HIDEOUT PHONE NUMBERS

(570) 630-3700

Front Desk (570) 630-3703

Larry Frotten, Community Manager (570) 630-3704

Gina Colazingari, HR Associate (570) 630-3705

Katie Beck, Human Resources Manager (570) 630-3706

V. Bourne, Registration Supervisor (570) 630-3707

Lisa Green, Community Relations Manager (570) 630-3708

Tina Fairfax, Administrative Assistant (570) 630-3709

Caroline Mongelli, Executive Assistant (570) 630-3710

IT Department (570) 630-3711

Katrina Wehrmann (570) 630-3712

Francine Spinelli (570) 630-3715

Debra Tramantano, Financial Manager (570) 630-3717

Dennis Polhamus, Facilites Manager (570) 630-3720

Tina Corma, Operations Supervisor (570) 630-3721

John Boandl, Recreation Manager (570) 630-3722

Maintenance (570) 630-3723

Desiree Detres, Facilities Admin. Clerk (570) 630-3724

Jill Metschulat, Asst. Community Manager (570) 630-3725

Paul Matarazzo, Environmental Manager (570) 630-3726

Food & Beverage Manager (570) 630-3728

Public Safety Patrol Room (570) 630-3729

Ski Hill Operations Manager (570) 630-3730

Clubhouse Bar (570) 630-3731

Clubhouse Hostess (570) 630-3732

Brett Schumacher, Main Lodge (570) 630-3733

Recreation Main Desk (570) 630-3734

Ceramics Area Nubia Malkin Art Center (570) 630-3735

Fitness Center (570) 630-3736

Golf Pro Shop Desk (570) 630-3737

North Gate (570) 630-3738

Main Gate

Food & Beverage Announcement

Please join us in welcoming Tammi McCabe to her new role as Food & Beverage Manager, effective October 2, 2022. Tammi has been a member of The Hideout since 2011 and is familiar with the membership and policies. She has been a valued employee of The Hideout for many years, including such positions as a waitress, bartender, bar manager, and Recreation office manager. She has extensive food and beverage knowledge and background, including management. ■

The Clubhouse Menu

THE HIDEOUT HEMLOCK FARMS

2022 HOA/DUES COMPARISON

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COMPARISON

LAKE NAOMI/ TIMBERTRAILS

2,700 Acres 5,000 Acres 1,292 Acres 2,600 Acres 4,022 Lots 3,271 Homes 1,384 Homes 2,000 homes 3,302 Homes 42 Miles Paved Roads 75 Miles Paved Roads

DUES - DEVELOPED $1,900.00 $2,486.00 $1,900.82 $840 Membership/$2,336 HOA

DUES - UNDEVELOPED $1,900.00 $2,009.00 $1,090.20 $620 Membership/$1,922 HOA

DUES - ADDITIONAL LOT

RS&W Developed $402/qtr Water $117/qtr + Usage developed Central included with dues Owner Responsible. RS&W Undeveloped $258/qtr Sewer owner septic tanks

PUBLIC SAFETY 24/7 Public Safety 4 gates 24/7 Security, Ambulance & Fire

POOLS

LAKES

2 heated, outdoor w/ lifeguards Swimteam 3 2 Outdoor 1 Indoor 2 Outdoor Aquatic Climb Wall - Outdoor Indoor Pool Indoor Spash Park

1 motorboat 2 nonpower recreational 4 aesthetic

4 2 interior lakes borders Lake Wallenpaupack 3 Lakes 1 Fishing Pond

BEACHES 2 swimming with lifeguards 3 2

MARINA 1 w/ powerboat docks Dry Dock Storage

4 Non-power boat launches

Clubhouse w/ bar Tiki Bar (seasonal)

Private Country Club Orchard House Conference Center

FOOD & BEVERAGE

PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

Banquet Facility w/ bar Snack Shop (seasonal) Ski Hill Grill (seasonal)

4 Playgrounds 5 parks charcoal grills 2 pavilions

EQUIPMENT RENTALS Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboards, Paddleboats, RETAIL SHOP Pro Shop

COMPUTER ROOM 1

a

1 w/ docks

Clubhouse Snack bar

Clothing Shop

YOUTH CENTER 0 1 1

GAME ROOM 1 1 1

ARCADES a a COMMUNITY CENTER 1

WORSHIP 3 LIBRARY 1 1

CAMPING RV & Tent Campgrounds

CRAFTS Art Center Woodworkers Center Quilter's Room

GOLF

WINTER ACTIVITIES

FITNESS

9 hole course Pro Shop Golf Simulator Practice Net Chipping Green Mini Golf Course

Ski Hill & Rental Shop Snow Tube Run Lake Ice Skating Lake Ice Fishing

Art Center Craft Shop

18-hole course 9-hole course

Skating Rink Sledding Hill Ice Skating/Roller blading

Sauna Fitness Center Hot Tub Sauna Steam Room Fitness Center

GENERAL GAME COURTS a

Fitness Center

TENNIS COURTS 6 Outdoor 2 Indoor 10 a Complex

BASKETBALL COURTS 2 Outdoor 1 Indoor

PICKLEBALL COURT 2 Indoor 3 Outdoor 1

BOCCE BALL COURT 2 Outdoor a

SHUFFLE BOARD COURT 2 Outdoor 1 indoor 1 a

HORSESHOE PITS 6 Outdoor

VOLLEYBALL COURT 2 Outdoor a 1 Beach

RACQUET BALL 1 Outdoor 1 1

BASEBALL FIELD 1 1

DOG PARK 1 Outdoor 1

ENVIRONMENTAL Nature Trail - 2.7 miles

Community Community Garden

GARBAGE/RECYCLING

Hiking Trails Nature Conservancy

We have an App!

The Hideout App will give you information on events happening in our community. To download go to the App Store or Google Play and search “The Hideout” then look for The Hideout flower.

BIG BASS LAKE

The Hideout

1,600

1,130

4,600

26 miles paved roads 52 miles roads $2,209.00 $1,870.00 $1,597.00 $1,671.00 $935.00 $1,297.00

Unimproved

THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER OCTOBER 2022 • 13 Appletree Sewer Improved $925 Developed $300 sewer/$650 water Undeveloped $200 sewer/$200

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

Clubhouse Restaurant & Pub

7 ways to reduce breast cancer risk

Many women are concerned about the potential for developing breast cancer in their lifetimes. Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer among women in the United States. Despite that prevalence, there are ways for women to reduce their risk for breast cancer.

While it is impossible to change family history or genetic markers like gene mutations that increase breast cancer risk, the following are seven ways women can lower their risk.

1. Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight. Physical activity and monitoring calories can keep weight in check. The Mayo Clinic recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity. Strength training at least twice a week also is recommended. Being overweight or obese increases a woman’s risk for breast cancer.

2. Consume a healthy diet. The link between diet and breast cancer risk is still being studied. However, research suggests that a diet high in vegetables and fruit, and calcium-rich dairy products, but low in red and processed meats may lower breast cancer risk.

3. Avoid or limit alcohol consumptions. Alcohol increases risk of breast cancer, even in small amounts. For those who drink, no more than one alcoholic drink a day should be the limit. The more a woman drinks, the greater her risk of developing breast cancer, states the Mayo Clinic.

4. Undergo genetic counseling and testing. Women concerned about a genetic connection or family history of breast cancer can speak to their doctor about testing and counseling that could help them reduce their risk. Preventive medicines and surgeries might help those at elevated risk for breast cancer.

5. Limit hormone therapy. Combination hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women may increase risk of breast cancer, indicates the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Similarly, taking oral contraceptives during reproductive years may increase risk. Women can speak with their physicians to weigh the pros and cons of taking such hormones.

6. Breastfeed children, if possible. Breastfeeding has been linked to reducing a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer.

7. Learn to detect breast cancer. Women should get to know their bodies so they can determine if something is awry as early as possible. Early detection of breast cancer increases the chances that treatment will prove successful.

Women can embrace various strategies to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer. ■

Fresh produce to enjoy this fall

As hot, humid days give way to cool fall temperatures, it is prime time to enjoy a new bounty of fresh vegetables. Homeowners may be ready to pick the vegetables they have been growing the past several months. While many home vegetable gardeners focus on early spring plantings that yield the tomatoes, cucumbers, and squashes of summer, they also should consider summertime sowing that will yield tasty offerings throughout fall. Some of these cooler-weather stock can be harvested just before frost sets in. Individuals ready to bite in to produce plucked at the peak of fall have many different options to look forward to. Here are some of common fall produce items that will be available at farm stands near you well into November.

· bok choy · broccoli · cauliflower

· kohlrabi · leaf lettuce · spinach

· mustard greens · Swiss chard

· turnips · beets · brussels sprouts

· cabbage · green onion

· kale · peas · radishes ■

From The Pro Shop

By: Al Lutzi, Pro Shop Manager

Our fall operating hours are Monday- Friday from 9am till 4 pm. Our Saturday, Sunday and Holiday hours are from 8am till 5pm. Starting October 11th our hours will be Monday-Friday 10am till 3pm. Our Saturday and Sunday hours are 9am till 3pm weather permitting.

The women’s club championship was won by Marilyn Sevigny. The men’s club championship was won by Tim Egan. The senior club championships were also won by Marilyn Sevigny and Tim Egan. The men’s super-senior club championship was won by Jim McMahon

The Fall Classic tournament was held on September 17th. The 9/11 Help a Hero tournament was held on September 10th.This nine hole event had 66 participants with COVID taking a last minute toll on several golfers.

We had a golfer appreciation day on Sunday September 18th, all golfers received hot dogs and liquid

refreshments on the course at the flag pole.

We also have 10 play cards for sale in the Pro Shop. You receive 10 green fees for the price of 9. In addition the cart fee card works the same way. You get 10 cart fees for the price of 9.

Remember to follow the posted cart rules for the day. Cart path only on par three holes always. Fix your ball marks, replace your divots on the course and rake the sand traps. We have a beautiful course. Let’s keep it that way.

Remember you must arrange with the Pro Shop if you plan to play the course after the Pro Shop closes. If you have a golf pass you need to call in. If you do not have a pass you must come in and pre-pay for your round of golf. No carts after closing.

We will have our annual Holiday sale in December. More information to follow in the next issue of The Hideabout. Watch for details! ■

2022 HASG Golf

HASG Golf League

By: John and Audrey Martino

Wow! Sadly, another fantastic season has gone by and we finished the season the same way we started it! With a rainout! The “Rain gods” determined we weren’t going to play on the last day of September 8th and we didn’t! BUT--- It didn’t stop us from having a great season and finishing luncheon and everyone had a great time and everyone took home a door prize. Our awards were given out and the average putting contest finished with two ties. A first-place tie between Pete Campbell and Robert Trombley which was decided by a coin toss. Robert winning that one. Third place was a tie between Neil Levinsky and Marge Conlon each getting equal reward prizes. It was too bad, we couldn’t play that last day because the playoff contest would’ve been a blast!

The first-place lowest average score was taken by Tim Egan and followed up with Judy Coulter in second and Audrey Martino in third. The team of Jill Eulitz, Tim Egan, Larry Keifhaber, and Audrey Martino also took home a reward for lowest team score of a “30”--- WOW!.

All in all, it made for a fantastic year with everyone having a blast. The League had 63 signed up players, with an average weekly player participation of 54 players. We have become very popular and it looks like we could have 80 players next year. Anyone who has any interest in playing golf or starting to play should check out our league because it is a social league and our contests are based on weekly averages where everyone plays with different people every week. It is designed so everyone has a chance and can be competitive even if a “NEWBIE”. At the end of the season, all our golfers will have played with at least 50 different players in a Captain’s Best Ball format. We are: One; a great way to meet people here in The Hideout, Two; a great way to start the game of golf; Three; a fun way to spend Thursdays and laugh and have a great time with our “average” scoring contests.

If you are interested, talk to your neighbors and they will tell you about our league or give me a call.

Hopefully we will see you next year. ■

ENVIRONMENTAL PAGE

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

Greetings,

It’s Here! Fall is upon us, the leaves are changing to many different shades of reds, yellows, and oranges. Halloween decora tions are soon to go up, and football is on tv every weekend. While much of the environment seems to be slowly coming into its winter hibernation, there is quite a bit to reflect on.

Lakes

• As many have inquired about, the annual drawdown of Roamingwood Lake will begin to occur on Monday, October 17th. Roamingwood Lake will begin refilling to pool height on Wednesday, March 15th 2023.

o Please have all boats removed, and docks prepped for winter / removed prior to the October 17th drawdown date.

• With only two closures for E. coli early on in the 2022 recreational season, we had smooth sailing and swimming in comparison to 2021, that had a combined five lake closures due to harmful algal blooms, and E. coli levels.

o Nature Works did an excellent job in managing the treatment of all three of our lakes, and acted quickly when needed.

o In Pennsylvania, lake treatments must cease for most plants and algae post October 1st, therefore any problemed algae spotted in the lake after this date will be left untreated. Generally, the colder temperatures that follow October 1st do not allow for excessive growth of vegetation.

o We strive to continue to keep our lakes clean in the coming summer of 2023, and remain open to our members as much as possible.

• Walleye stocking is set to occur during October, fall is the ideal time to stock this species, and when our local fish hatcheries have them available. Walleye play a key role in managing the forage fish species in Roamingwood Lake, which will make for a great addition in ecosystem management practices, as well as opportunities for our resident sportsmen.

Contest

• A contest will be held throughout the months of October and November for

fall foliage submissions. The goal is to submit a photo emphasizing the color change of the leaves, while also capturing wildlife in the photo here in The Hideout. A winner will be announced in the December Hideabout article, as well as their photo featured in the paper.

o Photo submissions can come from members of any age.

o Smart phones take great photos too! Don’t fret if you do not have access to a professional camera.

o Please submit all photo entries to the environmental manager at pmatarazzo@ thehideout.us with your name and lot number included.

Presentations

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

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

Committee Opening

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

o 570-698-4100, ext.120

o pmatarazzo@thehideout.us

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

What’s “Hiding Out” in our Community this Month?

Yellow-Crown Night Heron, Nyctanassa violacea

• This month we are switching things up a little bit, the bird in discussion is a Pennsylvania native, but not to our region. Not only is the yellow-crown night heron outside of our NEPA locality, but it also finds itself on the Pennsylvania endangered species list. While these birds are in trouble in PA, they are not listed as endangered on the national scale; however, they are protected as are all other migratory birds in the United States.

• The yellow-crown night heron is a rare find in Pennsylvania, their breeding grounds are located in the southeast corner of the state; utilizing the Delaware River / Delaware bay area as their eastern shore home. Many factors play a role into their endangered classification, including increased and continuing habitat loss due to urban development and a restricted breeding population. When combining low reproduction and diminishing habitat, a recipe for disaster occurs.

habitat type is their taste for crayfish, which is the focal point of their diet. One can conclude that small streams with great water quality make wading for crayfish much easier for the yellow-crown, hence why they love calling them home. On the simpler side of things, great water quality not only makes finding crayfish easier, but also allows crayfish to be present. Crayfish are a great indicator of excellent water quality, and more often are not present without it. While these birds have been known to nest on the lower reaches of the Susquehanna River basin, as well as the Delaware river and Bay, degrading water quality in result of habitat loss and destruction has driven them away. Yellow-crown are extremely human tolerant, and will nest in urban areas; but many times, this in turn does not support good stream and water quality resulting in their evacuation.

• In conclusion, if you are lucky enough to spot these rare nesting birds in Pennsylvania, observe from a distance! It is of the utmost importance to protect, and not harass their nesting areas. For a greater chance to observe these beautiful birds, Florida serves as a year-round nesting area, as well as many coastal regions of South America.

• As aforementioned, the yellow-crown is endangered in PA, but not nationally. PA is only a small fraction of the bird’s breeding range, which occurs predominantly in the South-Central United States, as well as South America. The warmer coastal climates create much more suitable habitat for the yellow-crown than the eastern seaboard.

• The yellow-crown night heron is small in stature when compared to the more common blue heron that we see often in NEPA. The yellow-crown comes in at 22-28 inches in length, and approximately 1.5-2.0 pounds in males. Female yellow crowns are generally slightly smaller than their male counterparts, but similar in size. They sport a charcoal grey main body, with a black band around their neck directly below their bill. Throughout their face there is black banding, followed by a yellow stripe down the center of their head with pointed feathers jetting out from the rear of their head. Yellow crowns are very unique in appearance, and very different from many other species we more commonly observe.

• Yellow-crown night heron enjoy setting up shop near small shallow streams in warm climates. What draws them to this

• Sources:

o https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Wildlife/ EndangeredandThreatened/Pages/YellowCrownedNight-Heron.aspx

o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowcrowned_night_heron#:~:text=The%20 yellow%2Dcrowned%20night%20heron%20 is%20a%20rather%20stocky%20wading,little%20 smaller%20than%20the%20males.

o https://identify.whatbird.com/obj/53/_/Yellowcrowned_Night-Heron.aspx#:~:text=Range%20 and%20Habitat,coast%20north%20to%20 South%20Carolina.

o Chuck Homler at FocusOnWildlife.Me (Image 1)

o Terry Foot at English Wikipedia (Image

Important Information You Should Know

THE SPEED LIMIT IN THE HIDEOUT IS

25 MPH

in designated Safety Zones fines are doubled.

Please watch for our pedestrians. We have many children and adults out riding bicycles and walking dogs.

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

ATTENTION MEMBERS

When your guests come to visit, please make sure that they know your lot number when registering at the gate. This will expedite entrance into the community.

HAVE GUESTS COMING TO THE HIDEOUT FOR A VISIT?

You can register your guest online or using your mobile device including Apple, Android and Blackberry. To register please visit The Hideout website http://www.hideoutassoc.com and click on “On-line Guest Registration” to fill out the form. Once signed up, you will receive an email with directions.

LAKEVIEW AND WOODPOINT COURT

A dangerous condition arises on busy weekends from vehicles parking on the side of the road on Lakeview and Woodpoint Court. Vehicles parked on the side of the road in this location impede traffic and could possibly block access to the area by emergency vehicles. Due to this condition the Board has passed a motion deeming Lakeview and Woodpoint Court “Emergency Access Roads.”

No parking will be permitted on the side of the road in this area. The Public Safety Department will aggressively enforce this rule. Anyone who parks in this location will be subject to a $150.00 fine and a $300.00 fine for repeat offenses.

AMENITY BADGES

All Hideout Members must have a current Amenity Badge on their person in order to use any of The Hideout Amenities. Guests must also show their guest badges at all times. There are no exceptions to this rule.

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP CARDS

In order to use our Food & Beverage licensed facilities, you must either be with a member or have the member purchase a social membership card for you. Social Membership cards are available at the Clubhouse.

HIDEOUT DIRECT NUMBERS

570-630-3700 Registration 570-630-3723 Maintenance 570-630-3728 Main Lodge Security 570-630-3729 Ski Hill 570-630-3731 Clubhouse Reservations 570-630-3732 Main Lodge 570-630-3733 Recreation 570-630-3734 Nubia Malkin Art Center 570-630-3735 Fitness Center 570-630-3736 Golf Pro Shop 570-630-3737 North Gate Dispatcher 570-630-3738 Main Gate

HIDEOUT PHONE NUMBERS

Dial area code (570) then the number

POA Office 698-4100

POA Fax 698-9457

North Beach 698-7013

North Pool 698-7011

Recreation Fax 698-6580

Main Pool 698-7014

Mini Golf 698-4086

Woodworkers’ Shop 698-6269 Golf Maintenance 698-6384

EMERGENCY - 911 / (570) 698-6317

HIDEOUT TV - CHANNEL 920

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

Maintenance 132 Main Gate 140 North Gate 142

Main Lodge Public Safety Office 149 Clubhouse Bar 150 Clubhouse Reservations 151 Main Lodge 155

Hideout Quilters 156 Recreation 160 Nubia Malkin Art Center 164 Fitness Center 165 Ski Hill 170 Golf Pro Shop 180 Game Room 244 Registration 300

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 Lisa Green at lgreen@thehideout.us to announce your child’s birthday in The Hideabout Newspaper. Submit by the fifteenth of the month for the next issue. Your picture will be returned upon request.

GOOD NEIGHBORS CLUB

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

ATTENTION VETERANS

If you have a chronic illness or injury which occurred while you were in Military Service, you may be entitled to compensation. However, you must first file a claim with the Veteran’s Administration.

For additional information, please contact Disabled Veteran Bob Addieg (570) 698-8337. No fee involved. ■

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

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

HIDEOUT POA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2022 MEETING SCHEDULE

DAY DATE DESCRIPTION TIME LOCATION

FRIDAY JANUARY 14, 2022 WORKSHOP MEETING 1 PM POA

SATURDAY JANUARY 22, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 9 AM MAIN LODGE

FRIDAY MARCH 11, 2022 WORKSHOP MEETING 1 PM POA

SATURDAY MARCH 19, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 9 AM MAIN LODGE

FRIDAY MAY 6, 2022 WORKSHOP MEETING 1 PM POA

SATURDAY MAY 14, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 9 AM MAIN LODGE

FRIDAY JULY 22, 2022 WORKSHOP MEETING 1 PM POA

SATURDAY JULY 30, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 9 AM MAIN LODGE

FRIDAY AUGUST 12, 2022 2023 BUDGET REVIEW 9 AM POA

SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2022 MEET THE CANDIDATES 9 AM MAIN LODGE

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 WORKSHOP MEETING 1 PM POA

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 2023 BUDGET COMMUNITY REVIEW 2023 BUDGET BOARD VOTE 9 AM POA

FRIDAY OCTOBER 7, 2022 WORKSHOP MEETING 1 PM POA

SUNDAY OCTOBER 16, 2022 ANNUAL MEETING 10 AM MAIN LODGE

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2022 WORKSHOP MEETING 1 PM POA

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 9 AM MAIN LODGE

Join

THE HIDEOUT TEAM!

The Hideout POA, a Gold Star, four-season recreational, private, gated community in NEPA is seeking candidates for the following:

FOOD & BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT

Join a team that takes pride in providing members and guests with a great dining experience! The Hideout Clubhouse consists of a pub for casual dining or enjoy a fine dining experience in our restaurant. Our Chefs take pride in offering many seasonal as well as favorite American Cuisine dishes. Be a part of the Clubhouse Team.

SEEKING THE

SCHEDULING.

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT

PATROL OFFICERS FULL-TIME

Ensure the public safety of Association members, guests, employees, and contractors. Maintain the enforcement responsibility for adopted Rules and Regulations. Maintain radio communications with North Gate Control Center and other patrol vehicles.

EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years or older and possess a valid Driver’s License.

• Certification in ACT 235 preferred.

• Available to work weekends, holidays and occasional overtime for full-time positions.

• Work is performed inside and outside with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable situations.

• Hideout issued uniform provided.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS FULL-TIME

Coordinate emergency responses from Police, Fire and Emergency Response personnel. Maintain Command and Control Center for the Community. Keep radio communications between Control and Patrol Vehicles open at all times. Issue guest, visitor and contractor passes as warranted.

EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years old.

• Ability to communicate effectively with members, guest and vendors.

• Basic knowledge of Radio Communications a plus.

• Basic knowledge of First Aid/AED/EMT a plus.

APPLY AT:

PLEASE NOTE:

Click on Employment

Applicants age 14-17 must have a PA Work Permit (may be obtained through School District)

Applicants will be subject to a PSP Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Certification and FBI Criminal Record Check w/ fingerprints upon conditional acceptance of employment (paid by the POA).

Applicants may be subject to Substance Abuse Testing upon conditional acceptance of employment (paid by POA)

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Long Range Planning Committee Meeting

Minutes - September 23, 2022

CALL TO ORDER: 10:30a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENT: Ed Esposito-Chairperson, Walt Buda, Sharon Spiese, Lisa McKenna, Rich Yocum, Dennis Polhamus-Facilities Manager, Rafaniello-Project Manager, Desiree Detres-Maintenance Administrative Clerk

EXCUSED: Kirsten Dolan, Desiree DetresMaintenance Administrative Clerk

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE September 2nd, 2022 MEETING: Motion By: Sharon Spiese

Second By: Walt Buda

Discussion: Revisions to typos in the draft minutes.

Vote: For – 4 Against – 0 Abstained – 0

DISCUSSION

REVISED COMMUNITY SURVEY: The period to complete the survey ended on September 15, 2022. The data collected will be incorporated in the Community Master Plan that will be developed by the Long-Range Planning Committee. The framework and outline of the plan will be developed by the committee in the coming months.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: Board liaison advised that the Committee Meeting Report (CMR) has to be resubmitted to the Board of Directors. The following motions and resulting votes were made. New CMRs will be resubmitted to the Board of Directors.

Recommending the re-appointment of Walt Buda

Motion by: Lisa McKenna

Second by: Sharon Spiese Discussion: None.

Vote: For – 3 Against – 0 Abstained – 1

Recommending the appointment of Loreen Goldstock

Motion by: Sharon Spiese

Second by: Walt Buda

Discussion: None.

Vote: For – 3 Against – 0 Abstained – 1

TIKI BAR: New bids are due back on September 26, 2022.

MAIN GATE: Peter’s Consultants will be revising the plans based on requests made by PENN DOT.

SKI HILL: Board of Directors to vote on transformer replacement. Replacement is expected to be completed within 4 to 6 weeks and prior to the start of the season.

DRIVING RANGE: Cost estimates for equipment and improvements needed to complete this project will be obtained.

CAMPGROUNDS: Discussion continued on the feasibility of adding more Recreational Activities at Laurel Park and expanding the Campgrounds.

MEETING DATES AND TIME: Future meetings will now be held on the 3rd Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m. to avoid scheduling conflicts with other committee meetings.

SOUTH RECREATION AREA: Discussion on the softball field area and potential future uses including a possible location for a new pool or a multi-use turf field with a track. There is an additional level area that could be repurposed for new recreational use.

POOL REPLACEMENT: Both pools in the community are in need of repairs and/or replacement. This issue will be discussed at future meetings and recommendations made to the Board of Directors.

MILLER ROAD PROPERTY: Potential ideas and use of the Miller Road property to be discussed at future meetings.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Motion By: Walt Buda

Second By: Sharon Spiese

NEXT MEETING: October 21st, 2022 @ 9AM

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Environmental Control Committee Meeting

Minutes - August 12, 2022

Call to Order at: 9:00 am

Pledge of Allegiance:

Present: Mike Burns – Chairperson, Larry Lieberher, Ron Phelps, Paul Spiese, Dennis Polhamus – Facilities Manager, Paul Matarazzo – Environmental Manager, Tina Fairfax

Excused: Rich Guiffredo - Board Liaison

Motion to approve the meeting minutes of 7/22/22: Approved as written. Motion: Ron Phelps 2nd Larry Lieberher

Permits issued 7/22/22/22 – 8/11/22: Motion: Larry Lieberher 2nd Ron Phelps

REVIEW/DISCUSSION

Lot Violations/Citations: Ongoing effort in conjunction with Public Safety. Cracking down on culvert violations during resale inspections.

Variance: Committee required additional information. Information obtained and emailed to committee. Variance approved via email vote 8/23/22. Letter will be sent to owner.

Stormwater: Ridgeview should be done in a week or two. There are several small projects that need to be done. S. Fairway will be next large project. Golf Course will be the last project of the year after the

Course closes for the season.

Garage Sales/Lemonade Stands: Garage sales are not allowed per the Protective Covenants. After brief discussion the committee suggested that Lemonade Stands could be allowed at one of our amenities that will allow for parking.

Pet Regulations: Discussion of confusing/ seemingly conflicting language. Paul will revamp and present at next meeting.

Property Responsibility: Committee members are sometimes approached regarding issues with their or neighboring properties, (i.e. overgrown vegetation). Questions should be directed to the Environmental Department.

Roamingwood Park Landscape: Discussion of maintenance of area. Paul informed the committee that the area in question is registered with the National Wildlife Federation and he is working with the Wildlife Committee to come up with an appropriate planting scheme for the area.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Meeting ended at: 10:35 am Motion: Larry Lieberher 2nd Paul Spies

Next Meeting: Friday, 8/26/22, 9:00 at the POA Board Room

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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Environmental Control Committee Meeting Minutes - August 26, 2022

Call to Order at: 9:00 am

Pledge of Allegiance:

Present: Mike Burns - Chairperson, Larry Lieberher, Paul Spiese, Dennis Polhamus – Facilities Manager, Paul Matarazzo – Environmental Manager, Tina

Fairfax, Guest: Larry Frotten – Community Manager

Excused: Ron Phelps

Motion to approve the meeting minutes of 8/12/22: Approved as written. Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd Larry Lieberher

Permits issued 8/12/22/22 – 8/25/22: Approved by unanimous vote. Motion: Mike Burns 2nd Larry Lieberher

REVIEW/DISCUSSION

Variance: Committee required additional information. Information obtained and emailed to committee. Variance approved via email vote 9/1/22. Letter will be sent to owner.

Lot Violations/Citations: This is an ongoing effort. Paul alerted the committee to a streetlight attached to a telephone pole. He will check with PPL to make sure it was not put there by them. There was a discussion of how long an owner

should have to clean up debris after the completion of construction.

Stormwater: Ridgeview is almost complete. Next some preliminary work will be done on Maplewood Court (we are still awaiting DEP approval), along with several miscellaneous projects. Once the Golf Course is closed for the season work will be done on Hole 7.

Pet Regulations: Paul presented new language to existing language that is easier to understand. The Committee voted unanimously to accept the new language. ECC Manual and any additional relevant documents will be updated. Motion: Larry Lieberher 2nd Paul Spiese.

Rental Regulations: Larry alerted the committee that the Townships (Lake & Salem) has also begun looking into enacting regulations to address short term rentals.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Meeting ended at: 10:15 am Motion: Mike Burns 2nd Paul Spiese

Next Meeting: Friday, 9/9/22, 9:00 at the POA Board Room

REAL ESTATE Offers and Counteroffers

By: REALTOR

As you navigate the journey your next home / selling your home], it might be a good idea to review some perspectives on counteroffers before you find yourselves in negotiations.

People often have preconceived notions about offers and counteroffers. For instance, some people assume every offer requires a counteroffer. This isn’t always the case. Sometimes when a reasonable offer presents itself and the conditions are right, it’s perfectly fine to accept an offer and move forward as quickly as possible. Offers include price and terms… sometimes, terms are more favorable than price…Like financing, inspections, and closing dates. Sometimes…the highest offer isn’t the one you will choose. As you review offers, it’s important to keep this in mind.

You'll need to weigh an offer appropriately. As you entertain offers or

Don't Litter

Help Keep Our Community Clean

Hideout Domestic Pet Policies

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

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

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

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

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

6. It shall be a violation of Hideout Rules for any property owner, including their family, guests or renters to shelter or maintain more than five (5) pets (Dog and Cats combined total) on any Hideout property/dwelling lot unit. All puppies and kittens over the set limit of five (5) shall be properly removed by the tenth week of birth

a. All pets must be registered (Non-Fee) through the Hideout POA on a annual basis (see annual POA Registration Form). This registration does not pertain to the Dog Park amenity. All pets must be licensed from their State of origin including proper current vaccinations as required by law. ■

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Physical therapy for pickleball players

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

Pickleball blends a trio of paddle sports: badminton, ping-pong, and tennis. Today, more than five million people participate in pickleball and 10% of those players have only picked up a paddle since the pandemic began. Although the overall population of those who play pickleball is getting younger, many players are between 50 and 70 years old. It’s a very low-level sport to pick up for those who do not have strong athletic backgrounds, and that is the appeal for many. But it leads to a lot of people playing and potentially being deconditioned. With a small court size of twenty x forty-five, pickleball involves quick movement spurts of 1-2 steps either forward and backward or sideways. These quick changes in direction can place significant demands on hamstring and adductors muscles, meniscus, Achilles tendons, and plantar fascia of the foot. Common acute injuries across all pickleball players include adductor strains, sprained ankles, Achilles ruptures, and tennis elbow. Low back pain is another injury often reported by pickleball players.

Older pickleball players have reported knee injuries, followed by shoulder and hip injuries. These individuals can be more susceptible to these type injuries because of age related changes of the collagen and decreased elasticity of these structures. Factors contributing to these older player injuries include decreased mobility, poor footwork, altered motor control, and instability in the core and gluteal musculature. It is important, for rehabilitation to focus on helping the players soft tissues and joints meet the demands of pickleball.

If there can be one thing that all pickleball players could benefit from it would be to integrate more strength and power training into their workout regime. Also, an effective way to prevent injury and promote health even further is dynamic warmups, (warming up with movement). Guidance on how and when to work on flexibility will also help them thrive in their sport. The program doesn’t have to be elaborate, but 5 to 10 minutes of multi plane movements and dynamic stretching prior to getting on the court can make sure that the player is ready to go safely.

A PROVEN RECORD OF HELPING ALL OF US

FIGHTING INFLATION by limiting state spending and working to safely harness PA’s energy resources to reduce utility costs for consumers

PROTECTING TAXPAYERS by stopping income tax increases, changing the state’s education funding formula so local schools get more, and voting for school property tax elmination.

FIGHTING FOR HOA HOMEOWNERS by supporting measures to help HOA’s deal with emergency costs, increase transparency to HOA residents, and more

IMPROVING EDUCATION by providing record funding for PA’s schools, expanding school safety programs, and standing up for parents’ rights

WORKING FOR BETTER HEALTHCARE by supporting important funding to help hospitals through COVID, expanding telemedicine, and working for measures to reduce insurance costs for consumers

O ct O ber r ecreati O n a ctivities

Sat 1-Oct Flea Market, 9am-3pm, at Ski Hill (NO RAIN DATE)

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

Sat 1-Oct Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 2-Oct Salvation Army Collection, RSC MPR, 9am-3pm

Sun 2-Oct Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

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

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

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

Tues 4-Oct Resort Worlds Catskills Casino Bus Trip – Leaves Nubia Malkin Art Center 9:30am, departs casino at 5pm

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

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

Wed 5-Oct Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

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

Thurs 6-Oct Quilting with Janice Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Thurs 6-Oct Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Fri 7-Oct Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 7-Oct Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

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

Fri 7-Oct Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 8-Oct HARVEST FESTIVAL, OSC, 12pm-4pm

Sat 8-Oct Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 8-Oct Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 9-Oct Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

Mon 10-Oct After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

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

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

Tues 11-Oct Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Wed 12-Oct Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly)

Wed 12-Oct After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 12-Oct Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Thurs 13-Oct Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Thurs 13-Oct Quilting with Janice Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

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

Fri 14-Oct Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 14-Oct Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Fri 14-Oct Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 15-Oct Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 15-Oct Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 16-Oct Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

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

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

Mon 17-Oct After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Tues 18-Oct Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Wed 19-Oct Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly)

Wed 19-Oct After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 19-Oct Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Thurs 20-Oct Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Thurs 20-Oct Quilting with Janice Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

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

Fri 21-Oct Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 21-Oct Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Fri 21-Oct Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 22-Oct Halloween Party, 1pm-3pm, ISC (Co-sponsored by RE/MAX Best)

Sat 22-Oct Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 22-Oct Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 23-Oct Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

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

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

Mon 24-Oct After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Tues 25-Oct Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Wed 26-Oct Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly)

Wed 26-Oct After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 26-Oct Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Thurs 27-Oct Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Thurs 27-Oct Quilting with Janice Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

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

Fri 28-Oct Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 28-Oct Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Fri 28-Oct Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 29-Oct Trunk-or-Treat, 2pm-4pm, at Parking Lot Lodge

Sat 29-Oct Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 29-Oct Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 30-Oct Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

Mon 31-Oct Open Play Pool Lower level of Clubhouse 6-9 pm (Weekly)

Mon 31-Oct Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Mon 31-Oct Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Mon 31-Oct After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

While strolling down a country road, I saw an old oak tree, Its branches reaching toward the sky

As far as I could see.

The sun so hot, I stopped to rest Beneath its shady leaves, And thought… how magnificent Is this mighty old oak tree!

I wondered how it ever got thereThere was nothing else in sight!

Just then a bird perched on a branch, Resting from its flight.

Who could have planted such a tree?

What purpose could there be? It was then I realized God had prepared

A resting place for me.

His loving arms stretching wide, Just like that old oak tree

Gave me strength to continue on The path He’d set for me.

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.”

Isaiah 40:31

N ovember r ecreatio N a ctivities

Tues 1-Nov Resort Worlds Catskills Casino Bus Trip – Leaves Nubia Malkin Art Center 9:30am, departs casino at 5pm

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

Wed 2-Nov Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly)

Wed 2-Nov Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Wed 2-Nov Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Wed 2-Nov After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 2-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Wed 2-Nov Basic Sewing Reservations required 11a.m.-1p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Thurs 3-Nov Quilting with Janice Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m., Multi-purpose room at Recreation Building

Thurs 3-Nov Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Fri 4-Nov Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

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

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

Fri 4-Nov Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Fri 4-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Fri 4-Nov Adult ceramic night BYOB 21 yrs and up Reservations required 6p.m.-9p.m.

Fri 4-Nov Stained Glass with Penny $20.00 per person 6p.m.-9p.m. ages 13 yrs and up Reservations Required

Sat 5-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Sat 5-Nov Storytime ages 11:30a.m-12:30p.m. 2yrs to 6yrs Reservations required, Nubia Malkin Art Center

Sat 5-Nov Stained Glass with Penny $20.00 per person 1p.m.-4p.m. ages 13 yrs and up Reservations required

Sat 5-Nov PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT, 8:30am, Men & Women, ISC

Sun 6-Nov PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT, 8:30am, Mixed Doubles, ISC

Sun 6-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Mon 7-Nov After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Mon 7-Nov Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Mon 7-Nov Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Tues 8-Nov Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Wed 9-Nov Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly)

Wed 9-Nov After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 9-Nov Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Wed 9-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Wed 9-Nov Marie’s Crafts, Reservation Required, NMAC

Thurs 10-Nov Quilting with Janice Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m., Multi-purpose room at Recreation Building

Thurs 10-Nov Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Fri 11-Nov Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Fri 11-Nov Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 11-Nov Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Fri 11-Nov Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Fri 11-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Fri 11-Nov Adult ceramic night BYOB 21 yrs and up Reservations required 6p.m.-9p.m.

Fri 11-Nov Stained Glass with Penny $20.00 per person 6p.m.-9p.m. ages 13 yrs and up Reservations Required

Sat 12-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Sat 12-Nov Storytime ages 11:30a.m-12:30p.m. 2yrs to 6yrs Reservations required, Nubia Malkin Art Center

Sat 12-Nov Stained Glass with Penny $20.00 per person 1p.m.-4p.m. ages 13 yrs and up Reservations required

Sat 12-Nov Woodburning with John Bobcik 12yrs and up $20.00 per person Reservations required 1p.m.-3p.m.

Sat 12-Nov Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 12-Nov Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 13-Nov Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 13-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Mon 14-Nov Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Mon 14-Nov Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Mon 14-Nov After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Tues 15-Nov Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Wed 16-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Wed 16-Nov Marie’s Crafts, Reservation Required, NMAC

Wed 16-Nov Chair Yoga w/ Dinae Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly)

Wed 16-Nov After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 16-Nov Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Thurs 17-Nov Quilting with Janice Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m., Multi-purpose room at Recreation Building

Thurs 17-Nov Advanced Pickleball Clinic with Ralph, 1pm-4pm, ISC, RSVP

Fri 18-Nov Adult ceramic night BYOB 21 yrs and up Reservations required 6p.m.-9p.m.

Fri 18-Nov Stained Glass with Penny $20.00 per person 6p.m.-9p.m. ages 13 yrs and up Reservations Required

Fri 18-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Fri 18-Nov Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Fri 18-Nov Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 18-Nov Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Fri 18-Nov Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 19-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Sat 19-Nov Storytime ages 11:30a.m-12:30p.m. 2yrs to 6yrs Reservations required, Nubia Malkin Art Center

Sat 19-Nov Stained Glass with Penny $20.00 per person 1p.m.-4p.m. ages 13 yrs and up Reservations required

Sat 19-Nov Family Craft, $5. pp, all ages, Reservation Required, NMAC

Sat 19-Nov Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 19-Nov Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 20-Nov Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 20-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Mon 21-Nov Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Mon 21-Nov Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Mon 21-Nov After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Tues 22-Nov Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Wed 23-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Wed 23-Nov Basic Sewing Reservations required 11a.m.-1p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Wed 23-Nov Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am in the MPR $5 per person (Weekly)

Wed 23-Nov After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 23-Nov Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)

Thurs 24-Nov HAPPY THANKSGIVING!- ALL Facilities Closed

Fri 25-Nov Adult ceramic night BYOB 21 yrs and up Reservations required 6p.m.-9p.m.

Fri 25-Nov Stained Glass with Penny $20.00 per person 6p.m.-9p.m. ages 13 yrs and up Reservations Required

Fri 25-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Fri 25-Nov Paint n Sip $20.00 per person 7p.m.-9p.m. BYOB and snacks

Fri 25-Nov Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Fri 25-Nov Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Fri 25-Nov Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Fri 25-Nov Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)

Sat 26-Nov HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR, 9am-3pm, ISC

Sat 26-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Sat 26-Nov Storytime ages 11:30a.m-12:30p.m. 2yrs to 6yrs Reservations required, Nubia Malkin Art Center

Sat 26-Nov Stained Glass with Penny $20.00 per person 1p.m.-4p.m. ages 13 yrs and up Reservations required

Sun 27-Nov Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)

Sun 27-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Mon 28-Nov Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)

Mon 28-Nov Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)

Mon 28-Nov After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Tues 29-Nov Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 per person (Tues., Fri.)

Wed 30-Nov Ceramics for all ages 11a.m.-5p.m., Nubia Malkin Art Center

Wed 30-Nov Marie’s Crafts, Reservation Required, NMAC

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

Wed 30-Nov After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)

Wed 30-Nov Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) ■

THE NUBIA MALKIN ART CENTER

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

Friday - 11 a.m to 9 p.m.

The Nubia Makin Art Center held its annual Adult Resident Art Show on August 27th and 28th. We are truly grateful to the following Hideout residents, some who took a step outside their comfort zone to display their talents. Thank you to ………

DAN ARCOLEO CAROL BLUM JOHN BOBCIK FRANK DISALVO ROSELLYN GROHOL PENNY JOHNSON NICKIE KENNEDY MIKE MALZONE JUDY NUSKEY KAREN PASS VICTOR POLANCO MICHELE POPADYNEC MICHAEL SIDEN JANICE WAGNER AND HER QUILTING STUDENT MARY WILTS

The Nubia Malkin Art Center has a new employee, please join us in welcoming Marie Morales. Marie is no stranger to the Art Center, as she has shared her delightful crafting talents with us over the years. Marie will be adding Craft Classes, Family Crafts, and Adult Craft Nights starting in October. Check the Hideabout Extra, Email Blasts, and Facebook for dates and times, or call 570-698-4100, ext. 164 for more information.

SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, December 3rd, 10 am to 4 pm, HANDMADE AT THE HIDEOUT HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE. We are looking for Hideout vendors only to show their talents. Call 570-698-4100, ext. 164 for more information.

Stained Glass with Penny Johnson will continue to be offered on Friday nights from 6 pm to 9 pm and Saturday from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Wood burning or Pyrography will continue to be offered by John Bobcik on specific Saturdays, 1 pm to 3 pm.

NMAC will continue to offer Story Time, Basic Sewing, Paint n Sip, and Acrylic Pour evenings, and Ceramics for All Ages whenever we are open.

Starting in October, the NMAC will be open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm, and Friday from 11 am to 9 pm. ■

2022 Summer Pickleball Tournaments

2022 Summer Pickleball Tournaments were pure excitement. The Tournaments were structured into five different categories; Ages 65+ men/65+ women, men all ages/women all ages, and mixed doubles all ages. Many teams prepared weeks in advance, building team chemistry, and making a gameplan on how to perform best as a team. Needless to say, the competition was fierce among these skilled pickleballers.

The

The winners of each group are listed below.

Womens (65 yrs+) 1st place: Reggie Hadley & Debbie Usenko, 2nd place: Ann Maxwell & Kathleen Cocchi, 3rd place: Irma Gonzalez-Liddy & Jill Eulitz

Mens (65 yrs+) 1st place: Paul Altuna & Rich Guiffredo, 2nd place: Geoff Gliebe & Mike Patti, 3rd place: Earl Crossley & Ray Lubanski

Womens (all ages) 1st place: Laura Altieri & Lisa McKenna, 2nd place: Patti Iarussi & Ellie Colon, 3rd place: Chris Crossley & Karen Gliebe

Mens (all ages) 1st place: Mark Jacobs & Mike Seiden, 2nd place: Pat Mazzone & Ralph Concepcion, 3rd place: Ron Iarussi & Bob Kueny

Mixed

Doubles (all ages) 1st place: Ellin O’Hora & Ralph Concepcion, 2nd place: Patti Iarussi & Ron Iarussi, 3rd place: Reggie Hadley & Mike Seiden ■

ONLINE GATE ACCESS

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wildlife and Forestry Committee Meeting

Minutes - August 11, 2022

Present:

Committee- Cathy Long, Fred Sakacs, Joseph Piotrowski, Kathy Carpenter, Alex Grohl, Richard Long, Paul Matarazzo Absent

Excused

Staff/Board Liaison- Rick Yocom

Guests- Larry Frotten

1. Members must be in good standing.

2. Members must first fill out the registration form to setup a login on our website at: www.hideoutassoc.com. The registration form is under the Resource tab then go to Gate Access.

3. You will receive a confirmation from The Hideout once you register.

FIREWORKS PROHIBITED IN THE HIDEOUT

$500 citation 1st offense

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 10:30 a.m. Reverend Dr. Jeff Rarich. (570) 689-6011.

LAKE ARIEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 110 Maple Avenue, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Sunday Service 9 a.m. Pastor Don Gillchrist. (570) 226-6713.

LAKEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 431 Purdytown Turnpike, Lakeville, PA 18438. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Pastor Don Gillchrist. (570) 226-6713.

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

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

GRACE RIDGE CHURCH, Sunday Service 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., 761 Terrace Street, Honesdale, PA 18431. Reverend Michael Lyle. (570) 253-5451.

CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 803 8 Route 435, Elmhurst Township, PA 18444. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Communion on first Sunday of the month. Pastor Aaron Schappell. (570) 842-1454.

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1606 Route 507, Greentown, PA 18426.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Reverend Chè Weber. (570) 676-5861.

HAMLIN ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 613 Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Pastor Kenneth Claflin. (570) 689-2630.

NEWFOUNDLAND MORAVIAN CHURCH, 985 Main Street, Newfoundland, PA 18445. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. Pastor Mark Newman. (570) 676-8201.

TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL, 615 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431. Every other Friday Service 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Elliott Kleinman. (570) 253-2222.

TEMPLE HESED, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA 18505. First Friday of the month Service 6 p.m., all other Fridays Service 8 p.m. Rabbi Daniel Swartz. (570) 344-7201.

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 405 Church Street, Hawley, PA 18428. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Adam Reinhardt (570) 226-2411

Email: spelc@ptd.net

CANAAN BIBLE CHAPEL, 30 Hemlock Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436.

Sunday Service 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Daniel Henwood. 9 a.m. Sunday School (570) 937-4848. Home of Canaan Christian Academy. ■

Start Time: 11:00

Pledge of Allegiance

Motion to approve the July 14, 2022 Minutes:

Approved by Kathy , seconded by Cathy with change to Rick Yocom’s last name.

Old Business:

1. Roamingwood Native garden: Add some native plants, lavender, elderberry, bergamot, Joepye, milkweed, bee balm, Possibly “bear oak” a shrublike tree that will provide a food source for animals. Will need to spray the area, then add landscape fabric and at least 4”of mulch. Possibly coordinate with the golf committee to plant by the clubhouse as well.

Looking to possibly plant in the fall

2. Deer management -Public meeting possibly sometime in September-trying to get game commission to participate as well.

New Business:

1. Committee membership- Fred and Cathy have reapplied to join the committee. The committee voted unanimously to approve both Fred & Cathy. CRM will go to the board for approval.

2. Nuisance wildlife log-there have been no recent deer collisions. Paul will get the log from Laura Rusnak.

3. Paul provided his cell number for time

sensitive messages to the committee.

4. National wildlife federation- Brooks lake, Deerfield lake, the front gate pond and the wet land area of the golf course can be added. Possibly put out a pamphlet at the roamingwood park or the nature trail on how to apply for NWF.

5. DMAP coupons have been distributed

6. Committee discussed unexcused absences of members: 2 will result in being written up, 3 consecutive absences will be cause for removal.

7. Nature Trail-Sign markers have been removed. Paul will inspect for placement of signs. QR codes are ready. Will note useful decaying trees for animal habitat, note the tree that has emerald ash borer beetles. Possibly put out an animal track sign and one showing invasive species. Alex would like a sign preventing trail walkers from entering the golf course.

Tabled:

Standing Items:

a. Spotted Lantern-fly

b. Goose management

c. Native Vegetation Meadow

d.Pharagmites

e. Nuisance Animals

g. Spongy Moths

h. Feral Cats

Questions & Comments:

Larry Frotten presented folders as a token of appreciation to the committee members.

He also informed the committee that the Hideout/Lake Ariel was ranked #10 best Lake area on Realtor.com

Motion to adjourn made by Fred and seconded by Richard .

End Time: 12:08 ■

ALL ARE WELCOME AS CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL IN HONESDALE CELEBRATES THE HIGH HOLY DAYS

Honesdale’s historic 173-year-old Congregation Beth Israel will soon celebrate and all are welcome to join.

Again, this year, Rabbi Elliott Kleinman will conduct the High Holy Day service with cantorial soloist Blake Friedman. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement will begin with the Kol Nidre service on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:30 PM and will continue on Wednesday, October 5 at 10 AM. Rabbi Kleinman is the rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel. He also serves as the Senior Advisor to the President at the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in New York. Blake Friedman is an American operatic tenor, voice over artist, and actor.

Founded in 1849, the congregation met in homes until the synagogue building was built in 1856 on land donated by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company. It is the oldest synagogue in Northeastern Pennsylvania and Congregation Beth Israel is the oldest, continually operating synagogue in its original building in North America.

In addition to High Holy Day services, the congregation holds regular Shabbat services each month. Beth Israel also has an active religious school for children. More information about the schedule and the congregation can be found at congregationbethisraelhonesdale.org

Visitors and those wishing to join are welcome to worship with us and begin this New Year by celebrating in this beautiful and historic building located at 615 Court Street in Honesdale.

Please call (570) 253-2222 or email bethisraelhonesdale@gmail.com to attend services or to inquire about the educational programs and membership. ■

Hideout Members can register guests online. No need to call the gate. You not only have the ability to register your guests online but also on your mobile device.

P.O. Box 6, Lake Ariel, PA 18436

(570) 698-6162

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

2022

Proposed RS&W Board Meeting Schedule

Dates subject to approval & changes.

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

Oct 8 (10am) Nov 22 Dec 21

Service Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM—3:30 PM

Rates for Service

Scheduled Service Hour Rates:

Service Call - $50.00, minimum Water On/Off - $20.00

Unscheduled After Service Hour Rates:

Service Call - $75.00, minimum Water On/Off - $75.00

Other Rates:

Sat., 10:00 PM to Mon., 7:30 AM

Service Call - $85.00, premium Water On/Off - $85.00

On Holidays, Premium Rates Apply

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

Date 2022 Holiday Schedule

November Thursday, November 24—

Thanksgiving

November Friday, November 25—

Day After Thanksgiving

December Monday, December 26 —

Christmas Day (Observed)

January 2023 Monday, January 2—

New Year’s Day (Observed)

Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association

RS&W Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Is Underway

RS&W Plant Odor Update

In late spring early summer 2021 and 2022, before commencement of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project, the Odor Control Stations were updated with the necessary maintenance and were appropriately feeding chemical into the Low-Pressure System (LPS) as the temperatures and weather changed. RS&W has always and will continue to maintain an inventory of the necessary odor oxidizing chemicals.

In June 2021, the PaDEP Technical Assistance Department was on site at the WWTP along with a chemical product vendor to run trials with Odor control products. The PaDEP, Vendor, and RSW all supplied products. Seven products were trialed in raw sewerage from the RS&W collection system. All these samples and data were evaluated. A third-party vendor was again on-site with RS&W employees to further trial odor control chemicals.

Shortly after the PaDEP visit, the department sent their results in a report to RS&W on their recommendations. As a result of the above testing and these PaDEP results/recommendations, RS&W is feeding two different chemicals at three separate locations. Endimal SH is being fed through a programmed matrix in SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) at the two existing locations of the odor control stations (dosing is following daily flows). The third location is feeding Sodium Permanganate at the head of the WWTP to address breakthrough odors.

With the assistance of Keystone Engineering a hydrogen sulfide (H2S) monitoring system was installed at the head of the WWTP to read any potential breakthrough H2S odors. At this time RS&W has begun a major WWTP upgrade project requiring tanks to be drained, cleaned and old sludge to be removed from the WWTP site. Tanks are being rebuilt and put in and out of service to keep this upgrade project in motion. Additionally, temporary tankage is being utilized with temporary blowers and temporary air lines to keep biological treatment ongoing to meet permit requirements through this project. All this activity is an extensive, complicated, and difficult work. To minimize any odors, RSW has also began removing sludge more frequently instead of digesting, decanting, and storing on-site. There is also inventory of oxidizing chemical on-site to dose potential breakthrough odors through the WWTP upgrade project in the event additional odors arise.

Another result of working with PaDEP Technical Assistance Department, was the possible use of a new chemical magnesium hydroxide, to address hydrogen sulfide from forming and creating odors. After a series of onsite testing with the PaDEP and the chemical vendors technical team in 2021, we found that this chemical may help on controlling odors. This new chemical, magnesium hydroxide, works by adjusting the systems pH to a specific level so that hydrogen sulfide cannot form. In September 2021, RS&W purchased a small amount of this chemical to trial. In October 2021 RS&W made a few attempts to utilize this magnesium hydroxide to address odors. Due to the heavy particulate in the chemi cal slurry, our existing feed systems would not feed without issues. A few modifications were made to attempt to address these blocking issues, but RS&W was not able to feed the heavier product effectively with the existing equipment. The chemical manufacturer was notified, and they will try to locate a heavier slurry pump to trial their product in our system. RS&W will further pursue this option once the WWTP upgrade project is completed, because this project is redirecting flows and biological activities throughout the WWTP for the next two (2) years. These changes may impact H2S odor generation, which we believe to be for the better. Once the WWTP upgrade is near completion, RS&W will be prepared with the possibility of utilizing the installed H2S technology to auto feed chemical and a Magnesium Hydroxide trial, if needed.

RS&W has the ability to monitor air and wastewater liquid for H2S odor and odor causing parameters today and will continue to monitor and utilize as required.

Annual Water Quality Report 2022 Available

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

The report can be viewed online at: www.roamingwood.com/about/water-quality-report

Or Directly at: www.roamingwood.com/docs/pdf/CCR/Annual_Water_Report_2022.pdf

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Roamingwood Sewer & Water Association is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

2022 HIDEOUT BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 10 a.m. Vote Count at the Main Lodge (note change)

Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 10 a.m. Annual Meeting at the Main Lodge

Insured

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. ■

On September 7th (our practice week) our NEW Season came alive when the Hideout Adult Bowling League men & women came through the doors for an explosive afternoon on the lanes. No OFFICIAL scorekeeping. Only new members bowled to establish their averages on their 1st week of bowling. All returning bowlers maintained their Book Averages from last season.

WEEK 1

Highlights from PRACTICE WEEK. Larry Triolo rocked the house with an outstanding 617 High Series, Geoff Gliebe was in the zone with a 221 High Game, Pasquale Mozzone hammered out a 212, Larry Kiefhaber fired off a 209, Charlie David slammed the pins for a 208. Lorraine Procopio smached the pins for a 188 High Game, Doris Kane blasted out a 187 High Game, Cindy Gaspari raked in a 168 High Game, Sue Dimmick iced a 165 & Gail Endorf reeled in a 158 High Game. Wow!! Vinny Recchio's Birthday Announcement created back-slapping well wishes and excitement that echoed throughout the House.

A Warm Welcome to our NEW Bowlers: Ken Bertani, Bob Hoffenberg and Carolyn Renna.

We are so delighted to have RETURNING BOWLERS back with us: Laura Hinton and Rich Rosenberg. We hope Laura had fun last week & look forward to seeing Laura & Rich throughout the season.

Best Wishes to our members who left the League due to get-away, personal and/

or sickness related reasons: Bernard Chiarella, Denise & Rich Guiffredo (Snow Birds), Carol Lopiccolo, Mike Messina, Edna Moran, Laura Rusnak and Peter Tomasetti.

Our warmest wishes and prayers to Bob Fezza currently home, Tom Maher (who is in the hospital) and Angie Mennona undergoing knee surgery on 9/15...for their quick recovery to good health.

On behalf of the Officers, we wish you an exciting 2022-2023 Season packed with teams blitzing the lanes with pocket hits. We hope our men & women overpower the pins & take total control of their lanes every Wednesday.

WEEK 2

The Hideout League generated many great performances to kick off the 2022-2023 Season. Congratulations to our "Sweep” Team: Can't Catch A Break, Oh Well!!!, King Of The Queens & Picklebowlers

STRIKE KINGS-- Geoff Gliebe (587), Pat Noone 213, Lou DelliSanti 212 (525), Larry Triolo 212 (596), Ralph Concepcion 202, Mike Labate 192 (530), Bill Wagner 191, Peter Mennona 188, Dale Conlon 185, John Kane 180, Mike Burns 180 (524), Len Wysocki 179, Charlie David 179, Larry Kiefhaber 176, Chuck Bertani 174, Ed Cherico 166, Al Dekler 165, KC White 164, Bob Hoffenberg 163, Pasquale Mozzone 161, Ray Lubanski 158, Mike Procia 157, Ken Wenz 156, Jeff Sias 155, Rick Hadley 154, Tom Maguire 146, Joe Stach 145, John Gaspari 144, Rob Trombley 144, Paul Schiavo 142 & Willie Schumacher 141. Congratulations to the

Men for setting the pace to the start of an exciting Season!

Ken Bertani aced a 317; Al Brookmeyer shattered the pins for a 339; Joe Coradette (Pacer) fired a 343; Dave Dimmick channeled a 374; Vinny Recchio hammered out a 374; Rich Rosenberg raked in a 348 & Dave Trombley socked away a 314.

STRIKE QUEENS - Ronnie Noone 184 (545), Doris Kane 177 (451), Lorraine Procopio 177 (481), Gail Endorf 168 (434), Stephanie Wysocki 153, Karen Gliebe 149, Bobbie Hraba 147, Carole Maguire 145 ((412), Renee Recchio 143, Cindy Gaspari 138, Marge Conlon 134, Sue Dimmick 132, Reggie Hadley 130, Jeanne Schumacher 130, Janice Wagner 130, Julie Grodski 125, Kathy Lubanski 124, & JoAnn DelliSanti 121. Congrats to all the women for packing some exciting high scores!

Karen Bertani captured a 343, Laura Hinton racked up a 265; Lucille Koehler drilled a 279; Joyce LaRocca squeezed out a 228; Carolyn Renna captured a 217; Joanne Trombley iced a 313 & Donna White grabbed a 300.

TEAM 4 - CAN'T CATCH A BREAK shattered the pins with a 1871 Awesome High Team Series. Congratulations to Chuck Bertani, Jeff Sias, Bob Hoffenberg & Captain Ronnie Noone for a fantastic

round of bowling!

Ralph Concepcion shattered the pins for a cool 202 & 497...53 POA. Dale Conlon had a marvelous afternoon & cranked out a superb 497...77 POA. Lou DelliSanti had a fantastic afternoon on the lanes... blitzing the lanes with pocket shots for a magnificent 212 & a 525...81POA. Carole Maguire & Joanne Trombley crushed the pins for an amazing 412 & 313...25 POA. Ronnie Noone put a little extra spin on her ball to capture a whopping 184 & 545...50 POA!!! Carolyn Renna was all smiles when her mighty ball cruised down the lane sending the pins flying for an awe some 217...64POA. Jeanne Schumacher came out swinging away at her pins every frame & managed to grab an impressive 327 Series.66POA. Len Wysocki had a few strikes up his sleeve when he stunned the pins & “aced” a very impressive 179 & 492...69 POA.

Come and join us for an afternoon of bowling fun. It's The Hideout's No. 1 So cial Gathering Event. Pacers are welcome too!

League OfficersRick Hadley, President; Dave Dimmick, Vice President; Bill Wagner, Treasurer

By: Reggie Hadley - Secretary ■

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YTD

NON AMENITY INCOME:

DUES REVENUE

MONTH MONTH VARIANCE %

BUDGET

VARIANCE

PRIOR YR

%

478,993 478,992 1 0.0% 440,625 3,865,473 3,831,942 33,531 0.9% 3,531,489

BAD DEBT EXPENSE (19,443) (19,442) (1) 0.0% (14,688) (155,540) (155,542) 2 0.0% (117,500)

LATE CHARGES 3,464 2,500 964 38.6% 4,083 43,499 11,500 31,999 278.3% 21,647

ADMIN/RESALE FEES 20,250 833 19,417 18,790 20,250 6,664 13,586 20,610

NET DUES RELATED INCOME 483,264 462,883 20,381 4.4% 448,810 3,773,682 3,694,564 79,118 2.1% 3,456,246

INVESTMENT INCOME

1,017 1,250 (233) -18.6% 318 3,633 10,000 (6,367) -63.7% 1,778

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 25 167 (142) -85.0% 25 198 1,336 (1,138) -85.2% 198

TOTAL NON-AMENITY INCOME 484,306 464,300 20,006 4.3% 449,153 3,777,513 3,705,900 71,613 1.9% 3,458,222

AMENITY INCOME:

PUBLIC SAFETY 14,247 9,884 4,363 44.1% 17,401 78,002 79,075 (1,073) -1.4% 110,303

LAUREL PARK 554 2,125 (1,571) -73.9% 1,881 18,330 17,000 1,330 7.8% 16,494

SKI HILL 2 2 72,881 81,619 (8,738) -10.7% 69,249

MARINA 8,535 26,294 (17,759) -67.5% 3,821 175,725 124,176 51,549 41.5% 145,607

POOLS & BEACHES 11,458 26,625 (15,167) -57.0% 8,584 104,795 77,750 27,045 34.8% 99,954

RECREATION COMPLEX 15,530 15,202 328 2.2% 17,504 112,614 117,722 (5,108) -4.3% 108,106

GOLF 38,599 34,250 4,349 12.7% 32,215 166,959 139,350 27,609 19.8% 166,162

ARTS & CRAFTS 4,498 1,630 2,868 176.0% 3,411 21,765 13,040 8,725 66.9% 19,458

MAINTENANCE 819 (819) -100.0% (3,250) 191 6,552 (6,361) -97.1% 4,440

WOODSHOP 120 396 (276) -69.7% 80 2,640 3,168 (528) -16.7% 3,315

LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL 5,185 3,666 1,519 41.4% 4,885 38,210 29,334 8,876 30.3% 39,220

ADMINISTRATION 107,088 36,745 70,343 191.4% 87,150 588,315 303,970 284,345 93.5% 519,536

COMMUNITY RELATIONS 22,261 15,188 7,073 46.6% 19,278 149,147 121,504 27,643 22.8% 131,917

CLUBHOUSE 85,606 51,595 34,011 65.9% 80,941 556,879 412,770 144,109 34.9% 480,724

TAB MASTER 1,250 (1,250) -100.0% 1,061 10,000 (8,939) -89.4% 2,472

SNACK BARS 27,282 20,000 7,282 36.4% 17,177 100,154 82,000 18,154 22.1% 78,788

LODGE/TIKI BAR 36,202 20,158 16,044 79.6% 20,438 161,293 161,268 25 0.0% 70,337

TOTAL AMENITY INCOME 377,167 265,827 111,340 41.9% 311,516 2,348,961 1,780,298 568,663 31.9% 2,066,082

TOTAL INCOME 861,473 730,127 131,346 18.0% 760,669 6,126,474 5,486,198 640,276 11.7% 5,524,304

OPERATING EXPENSES:

PUBLIC SAFETY 129,149 124,615 (4,534) -3.6% 119,296 992,934 997,864 4,930 0.5% 886,028

LAUREL PARK 3,637 1,141 (2,496) -218.8% 2,106 13,921 9,126 (4,795) -52.5% 9,599

SKI HILL

15,009 17,691 2,682 15.2% 14,059 228,073 200,460 (27,613) -13.8% 204,802

MARINA 12,579 4,552 (8,027) -176.3% 8,748 54,228 36,414 (17,814) -48.9% 39,219

POOLS & BEACHES 66,679 15,775 (50,904) -322.7% 49,704 212,114 125,208 (86,906) -69.4% 177,508

RECREATION COMPLEX 59,242 38,334 (20,908) -54.5% 47,297 347,243 313,554 (33,689) -10.7% 286,034

GOLF 23,735 8,944 (14,791) -165.4% 15,457 84,768 71,546 (13,222) -18.5% 78,315

GOLF MAINTENANCE 37,230 24,701 (12,529) -50.7% 30,816 218,430 198,798 (19,632) -9.9% 192,080

ARTS & CRAFTS 13,542 6,249 (7,293) -116.7% 11,076 74,447 51,891 (22,556) -43.5% 60,249

MAINTENANCE 164,630 144,665 (19,965) -13.8% 156,886 1,372,375 1,164,107 (208,268) -17.9% 1,193,482

WOODSHOP 580 759 179 23.6% 541 7,873 7,078 (795) -11.2% 5,684

LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL 35,448 35,183 (265) -0.8% 38,941 179,224 281,461 102,237 36.3% 260,630

ADMINISTRATION 151,197 129,529 (21,668) -16.7% 141,595 1,215,909 1,037,197 (178,712) -17.2% 1,020,172

COMMUNITY RELATIONS 14,879 14,865 (14) -0.1% 12,456 110,343 118,909 8,566 7.2% 99,871

CLUBHOUSE 134,108 76,825 (57,283) -74.6% 107,442 828,470 622,278 (206,192) -33.1% 638,531

TAB MASTER 46 833 787 94.5% 256 2,192 6,668 4,476 67.1% 1,485

SNACK BARS 28,853 11,014 (17,839) -162.0% 19,021 120,438 88,116 (32,322) -36.7% 109,197

LODGE/TIKI BAR 21,390 26,642 5,252 19.7% 26,404 176,047 214,607 38,560 18.0% 168,556

SUBTOTAL

VAR. 911,933 682,317 (229,616) -33.7% 802,101 6,239,029 5,545,282 (693,747) -12.5% 5,431,442

83.1% 1,327 63,629 46,668 (16,961) -36.3% 2,461

912,917 688,150 (224,767) -32.7% 803,428 6,302,658 5,591,950 (710,708) -12.7% 5,433,903

1,034 1,035

(70,431)

1,034

(914,932) (918,789) 3,857 (775,725) (139,207)

4,409 7,874 (3,465) 6,895 (2,486)

(155,192) (118,841) (36,351) (135,553) (19,639)

121,497 87,762 33,735 106,388 15,109

212,114 (107,319) (47,458) (59,861) (77,554) (29,765)

347,243 (234,629) (195,832) (38,797) (177,928) (56,701)

(10,442) 166,959 84,768 82,191 67,804 14,387 87,847 (5,656)

(37,230) (24,701) (12,529) 218,430 (218,430) (198,798) (19,632) (192,080) (26,350)

(9,044) (4,619) (4,425) 21,765 74,447 (52,682) (38,851) (13,831) (40,791) (11,891)

(164,630) (143,846) (20,784) 191 1,372,375 (1,372,184) (1,157,555) (214,629) (1,189,042) (183,142)

(31,517) 1,254 38,210 179,224 (141,014) (252,127) 111,113 (221,410) 80,396

(460) (363) (97) 2,640 7,873 (5,233) (3,910) (1,323) (2,369) (2,864)

(44,109) (92,784)

588,315 1,215,909 (627,594) (733,227) 105,633 (500,636) (126,958)

149,147 110,343 38,804 2,595 36,209 32,046 6,758

(23,272) 556,879 828,470 (271,591) (209,508) (62,083) (157,807) (113,784)

1,061 2,192 (1,131) 3,332 (4,463) 987 (2,118)

(10,557) 100,154 120,438 (20,284) (6,116) (14,168) (30,409) 10,125

161,293 176,047 (14,754) (53,339) 38,585 (98,219) 83,465 (534,766)

2,348,961 6,239,029 (3,890,068) (3,764,984) (125,084) (3,365,360) (524,708)

ACTUAL vs. BUDGET

THE HIDEOUT POA, INC. ACCRUAL BASIS - OPERATING FUND

OPERATING FUNDS (MONTH)

MONTH MONTH

VARIANCE

%

PRIOR YR (2020)

FOR THE MONTH ENDED: Aug 31, 2022 ACTUAL BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF) ACTUAL

TOTAL NON AMENITY INCOME: 484,306 A 464,300 B 20,006 4.3% 449,153

TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME 377,167 265,827 111,340 41.9% 311,516

TOTAL INCOME 861,473 730,127 131,346 18.0% 760,669

TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE 912,917 688,150 (224,767) -32.7% 803,428

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, (51,444) 41,977 (93,421) (42,759) DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES 91,029 91,029 0.0% 90,129

NET INCOME (LOSS) (142,473) (49,052) (93,421) -190.5% (132,888)

ACTUAL vs. BUDGET

YTD PERIOD ENDED: Aug 31, 2022

OPERATING FUNDS (YEAR TO DATE)

YTD YTD

VARIANCE

% PRIOR YR (2020)

ACTUAL BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF) ACTUAL

TOTAL NON AMENITY INCOME: 3,777,513 A 3,705,900 B 71,613 1.9% 3,458,222

TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME 2,348,961 1,780,298 568,663 31.9% 2,066,082

TOTAL INCOME 6,126,474 5,486,198 640,276 11.7% 5,524,304

TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE 6,302,658 5,591,950 (710,708) -12.7% 5,433,903

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, (176,184) (105,752) (70,432) 90,401 DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES 728,234 728,235 1 0.0% 721,034

NET INCOME (LOSS) (904,418) (833,987) (70,431) C -8.4% (630,633)

CURRENT YE PROJECTED SURPLUS (DEFICIT)

OPERATING FORECAST (YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31)

ADJUSTED TOTAL VARIANCE % PRIOR YR (2020) AS OF Aug 31, 2022 FORECAST BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF) ACTUAL

TOTAL NON-AMENITY INCOMETOTAL NON AMENITY INCOME: 5,584,100 5,556,600 27,500 0.49% 5,221,735

TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME 2,978,249 D 2,544,986 433,263 17.02% 2,748,951

TOTAL INCOME 8,562,349 8,101,586 460,763 5.69% 7,970,686

TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE 8,903,779 D 8,365,032 (538,747) -6.44% 8,035,848

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, (341,430) (263,446) (77,984) -30% (65,162) DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION

DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES 1,092,351 1,092,351 0.0% 1,072,981

NET INCOME (LOSS) (1,433,781) (1,355,797) (77,984) E (1,138,143)

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

Footnote Explanations

A: Dues Related Income stated on an Accrual Basis.

B: Dues Related Income Budget based upon 2022 Actual Dues Billings less Allowance for Bad Debt.

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

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

E: Forecasted Surplus (Deficit) for 2022

Forecast Adjustments

1. Ski Hill revenue adjusted down by $8.7k from budget due to poor weather season

2. Marina revenue adjusted down by $27k to align withend of season results

3. Pools & Beaches rev adj down by $27k; Exp adj down by $53k to align with end of season results

4. Remaining monthly budget reviewed for all Amenity operations and adjusted to conform with budget

Budget Variances

1. Ski Hill Rev-projecting unfavorable to budget for year by $35k due to expenses higher than budget for extensive repairs

2. Maintenance-projecting unfavorable to budget by $235k due to higher overtime, salary expense and unanticipated reapirs

3. Administration-projecting favorable to budget by $75k due to higher resales and rental income

4. Community Relations-projecting favorable to budget due to higher sales volume

5. All other amenities on track with budget

2022 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - AS OF Aug 31, 2022

DEPT.

Project NEW CAPITAL

DESCRIPTION Numbers CAPITAL RESERVE New Cap Cap Res New Cap Cap Res

Public Safety Replace patrol unit 103 10-50 58,000 45,797 12,203

Public Safety Amenity CCTV Cameras 10-51 15,000 1,994 13,006

Public Safety Patrol Vehicle Equipment Organizers 10-52 3,500 3,500

Public Safety ABDI RFID Readers & Tags 10-53 45,000 45,000 -

Ski Hill *Ski Hill Renovations (carryover from 2021) 12-42 52,459 2,621 34,979 2,459 17,480 162

Ski Hill Annual Ski and Snowboard Replacements 12-50 15,000 15,000

Ski Hill Three Snowmakers 12-51 72,000 69,000 3,000

Pools & Beaches Main Beach Revitalization 15-50 15,000 9,600 5,400

Pools & Beaches North Beach Revitalization 15-51 15,000 13,990 - 1,010

Pools & Beaches Kiddie Pool Repair 15-52 38,000 38,000

Recreation Replace free weights in fitness center 16-50 4,000 4,000

Recreation Infield mix & softball field repair 16-51 6,000 - 6,000

Recreation Replace Elliptical 16-52 4,000 5,124 (1,124)

Recreation Three Pickelball Courts in parking lot behind rec 16-53 22,000 20,560 1,440

Recreation Pickelball Machine 16-54 2,500 2,597 (97)

Recreation Bike share program w/ 6-8 bikes 16-55 9,000 3,706 5,294

Art Center Art Center Roof (repair/replace) 18-50 40,000 21,600 - 18,400

Golf Maintenance

*Golf Cart Path Repair (carryover from 2021) 19-41 40,000 669 39,331

Golf Maintenance Foley 633 Accu-Master Spin/Gauge/relief Reel Grinder 19-51 46,000 46,000

Golf Maintenance *Jacobsen Greensking Mower (carryover from 2021) 19-44 30,000 29,182 818

Facilities Maintenance Road Paving - RS&W - Funding 10 Yr Ph I (10 of 10) 30-50 200,000 200,000 - -

Facilities Maintenance Road Paving - RS&W - Funding 10 Yr Ph I (8 of 10) 30-50 200,000 200,000

Facilities Maintenance Road Paving - Large Projects 30-51 100,000 56,714 43,286

Facilities Maintenance Stormwater Maintenance Allocation (Various Jobs) 30-52 100,000 86,230 13,770

Facilities Maintenance Vegetation management/tree removal 30-53 50,000 25,779 24,221

Facilities Maintenance Salt Spreader replacement (4) 30-54 24,000 - 24,000

Facilities Maintenance Vehicle Replacement 30-55 50,000 48,349 1,651

Facilities Maintenance UTV Vehicle 30-56 14,500 14,500

Woodworkers-chg to Art Woodworkers roof replacement-Chg to Art Center Siding 33-50 35,000 29,200 - 5,800

Lakes & Environmental Dam Safety & Maintenance 35-50 50,000 72,850 (22,850)

Lakes & Environmental Install 4 new Floating Wetlands (Islands at Deerfield) 35-51 32,000 32,000

Lakes & Environmental Vegetation Survey (SAV Update) 35-52 8,750 8,750

Lakes & Environmental Weir Replacement for monitoring downstream flow 35-53 5,000 5,000

Lakes & Environmental Deerfield Air Cabinet #2 Compressor replacement 35-54 - 6,000 - 6,000

Administration *Front Gate Project 40-10 10,000 200,000 1,236 10,449 10,449 189,551

Administration *POA Upstairs Expansion (carryover from 2021) 40-30 21,798 21,798

Administration Update IT Servers with associated software 40-50 65,000 79,075 (14,075)

Administration Computer inventory replacement & upgrades 40-51 10,000 2,946 7,054

Administration Sophos Anti-virus upgrade server & workstations 40-52 8,500 - 8,500

Administration Sophos Firewall & support (1 year) 40-53 3,100 2,828 272

Administration Fireproof File Cabinets (5) 40-54 10,000 10,000

Administration ManageEngine Patch Connect Plus Enterprise/Ccleaner 40-55 5,000 5,000 -

Clubhouse 10 Burner Propane stove/oven 60-50 4,600 1,038 3,562

Clubhouse Chest Freezer 60-51 700 700 - -

Clubhouse Conveyor Dishwasher 60-52 11,000 11,000

Clubhouse Flat top grill 60-53 3,500 3,500

Clubhouse Rotating glass washer for bar 60-54 - 4,000 4,574 - (574)

Clubhouse Two ban marie coolers 60-55 8,400 8,669 (269)

Clubhouse Booth seating for dining room 60-56 2,500 2,500

Snack bar/ski hill Replacement flat top grill 70-50 3,500 3,500

Snack bar/ski hill Fryer 70-51 1,000 324 676

Snack bar/ski hill

Single door reach-in refrigerator 70-52 1,700 1,700 -

Snack bar/ski hill Green wire locking cage for dry storage 70-53 600 600

Snack bar/ski hill Ice machine 70-54 2,000 2,000

Lodge Main Lodge roof replacement 80-50 - 100,000 65,498 - 34,502

HIDEOUT POA, INC. MEMBERSHIP BILLING & COLLECTIONS

AS OF Aug 31, 2022

THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER OCTOBER 2022 • 53 %

Billed Budget BILLING 3794 3640

2022

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT 5,747,910 79.737% 1,515

CAPITAL RESERVE 1,327,900 18.421% 350

NEW CAPITAL 132,790 1.842% 35

TOTAL DUES BILLED 7,208,600 100.00% 1,900

2022

AMOUNT # LOTS % OF $ COLLECTED PAID IN FULL PAID

JANUARY 946,045 * 492 * 13.1%

FEBRUARY 1,331,898 687 18.5%

MARCH 3,384,751 1,791 47.0%

1st Quarter 2021 5,662,694 2,970 78.55%

APRIL 697,617 366 9.7% MAY 208,807 105 2.9% JUNE 187,497 83 2.6%

2nd Quarter 2020 1,093,921 554 15.18%

JULY 75,870 42 1.1% AUGUST 51,636 17 0.7%

SEPTEMBER 0.0%

3rd Quarter 2020 127,506 59 1.77%

YEAR TO DATE DUES COLLECTED 6,884,120 3,583 95.50%

YTD Dues Analysis: $6,884,121 collected through Aug 31, 2022; *Total includes member accounts that prepaid in full and credits toward 2022 dues from 2021 in the amount of $128,874

2022 Actual Year End Dues Collections

COLLECTION BUDGET VARIANCE % of $

Current Projection 3630 PROJECTION 3640 FAV<UNFAV> Budgeted

YEAR END CURRENT DUES COLLECTIONS 6,897,000 6,916,000 (19,000) 99.73%

2021 Delinquent Dues Collections

AMOUNT AMOUNT VARIANCE % of $ COLLECTED BUDGETED FAV<UNFAV> Budgeted

YEAR TO DATE DELINQUENT DUES COLLECTED 170,867 80,000 90,867 214%

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

9/11 Ceremony at Reflection Park,

Photos by: Brandon Downs

Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Company representatives and some of our Board of Directors met at the POA Office on the evening of September 9th. The Hideout Community donated a used patrol car to the fire company to assist them in helping our local community.

We thank the men and women of the Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Company for all they do for The Hideout and the surrounding community!

Kenneth

Mongelli

OUR ONLY PLACE

By: Mark Darlow

I am not who I thought I was My cuz has made that clear This world so round Is badly bound

With problems and despair

The cause my friend May cause the end

Much sooner than we think As waters rise to drown us out And heat melts us to the brink There are ways to stop this purge

The urge is there each day

Change while we can So all of man

Can once again find ways To cool us down

The world around

To keep the ice in place

Then all my friend Won’t see the end Of this our only place.

WOLRAD/2022

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

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

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Golf Committee Meeting MinutesSeptember 14, 2022

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairperson Ken Procopio

Members present: Ken Procopio, John Martino, William Tracy, Alex Grohol, Joe Cornett and Lorraine Procopio

Invited Guests: Michael Kline - course superintendent, Larry Lutz - Teaching Pro, Ann Mulvihill - asst. pro shop manager, AJ Federico - Ranger

Absent: Lou DelliSanti- Golf Committee Liaison

Reading of minutes from 8/10/22 meeting waived

Motion to accept minutes of 8/10/22 made by Alex Grohol. Seconded by Lorraine Procopio

REPORTS

Pro Shop

Copies of a chart comparing golf statistics for 2021 and 2022 were handed out. Ann reported there was a small drop in revenue some of which can be attributed to their inability to get merchandise delivered to the pro shop because of the supply chain issues. The chart indicates over 9,000 rounds of golf have been played this year with guests making up about 20% of the total.

Pro Shop, with the help of Rich Bates, put together a double-sided flyer with basic rules for golfing at the Hideout and suggestions for beginner golfers and golfers under 12. The Committee will review the flyer and suggest any needed changes. John Martino made a motion to accept the flyer pending some minor changes. Seconded Joe Cornett.

Leagues

All leagues have all finished up for the season. Overall participation has remained the same.

Tournaments

Should we give Hideout residents a chance to sign up for tournaments before it is opened to the public. Only tournament sponsors can sign up more than one foursome. Ann said that Hideout residents do have first choice with the exception of tournament sponsors.

Golf Appreciation Day

Will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Unfinished Business

Cart path repair : A handful of volunteers from the Golden Oaks Golf Group repaired some path damage using EZ Street Asphalt Patch. No work was done on holes #7 & #8 as the damage is extensive. Mike has a request in for money to repair #7 and #8 and is waiting to see if it is approved.

Bill Tracy asked about getting something

called Gator Patch to put in the cracks before potholes appear. No decision has been made at this time.

Entry Cleanup

Maintenance said the cleanup is on the list of things to do in the next few weeks. A suggestion was made for a general cleanup to be done each day. A suggestion was made to purchase a leaf blower to clean the entry way as well as cleaning the carts when they come in. Bill Tracy made a motion, seconded by John Martino, to buy a leaf blower, spending no more than $250.00 from the Golf Handicap Club funds. John Martino will go and buy the leaf blower.

Pro Shop Sign

The new Pro Shop sign was put up last week. It looks great.

New Cart Update

Nothing new to report on the new carts.

Signs for Walkers on Course

Maybe we could get a stencil to spray on the cart path that might remind people the cart path is not for walking or bike riding.

8th Hole Drainage

Have not heard from the POA on the CMR which was sent in last month.

Practice Nets Repair

Nets were repaired

Landscaping

Cleaning up landscaping around the entryway will be taken care of this Fall.

Birdhouse sealer

All the birdhouses have been sealed

Weeds on rocks on 6 and 7

Nothing has been done about the weeds. Mike will try spraying an herbicide.

NEW BUSINESS

Update duties of Rangers

Copies of the Ranger Duties were passed out. Several suggested changes were made. Perhaps a checklist of daily duties could be created for rangers.

Cart Path Rules

Bill Tracy presented a mock up to Cart Path signs. One was for Cart Path Only, the other one was for 90 Degrees. Discussion was had and a motion to buy four double sided new signs 12 X 18 was made by Bill Tracy and seconded by Alex Grohol.

Lot behind #5

No one knew why this lot was obtained by the POA as reported in the Hideabout. We will check with Lou Delli Santi.

Next meeting will be held on May 10, 2023

Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. ■

Salem Township Board of Supervisor

Minutes - August 9, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Salem Township Board of Supervisors was held on August 9th, 2022 with all members present. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 6:30PM and the Pledge of Allegiance was then recited.

The minutes of the July 12th, 2022 meeting were approved as presented on a motion made by Merel Swingle 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor.

Sub-divisions: None

New Business:

The Wayne County Commissioners advised they will be providing up to $30,000.00 of ARP Fund money to each Municipality in the County. The requirements are for projects or improvements on regular maintenance.

Old Business:

Robin of the Wayne County Redevelopment was present to review with the Township previous funds available to use for projects as well as the balance of the COVID funds to be used all would have to fall within the CDBG guidelines. Discussion held on uses, and 2019 leftover funds were voted on to move into the housing rehab funds on a motion by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor. CDBG funds for 2022 were discussed and decision on application for use needs to be made. Hailstone Assoc is handling the 2022 allotment.

Tire Dumping was noted on Mt Cobb Hwy. on property owned by Dennis Smith. Attorney Treat sent Mr. Smith a letter and there has been no response. Will follow up with DEP and reach out again to Mr. Smith.

Indian Rocks requested through their Attorney Mr. Bernathy approval to cross into the abandoned cemetery along Indian Rocks to address drain issues. Robert Wittenbrader moved to approve Indian Rocks to maintain the drainage at this location within the community 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor.

Lake Genero has been contacted through Gary Enslin the Sewage Enforcement Officer to not build or add any addition items or structures until planning and sewage testing has been completed for the entire property.

Short Term Rental Ordinance reviewed as advertised. Discussion held the ordinance has been created to protect the Health, Safety and Welfare of property owners, and quests. The Ordinance is a registration of homes and will require annual inspections for safety, occupancy and sewage where applicable. The ordinance will be enforced in the Communities of Salem, The Hideout Security will enforce and the Indian Rocks community security will enforce also. Other forms of enforcement will be hired or assigned by the Supervisors of Salem Township. Public comments in favor of the ordinance. Violations will be enforced on the owner. Merel Swingle moved to advertise for adoption at the October Township meeting 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor.

Correspondence:

The Hamlin Senior Center sent a Thank to the Township for all their help during their annual picnic at the Township Park. Real Estate Transfer tax for the month of July was received in the amount of $18568.06.

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

Park updates: None

Public Time: Chris Leone questioned the next step for the Tire Dumping. Advised will be working on with Attorney and DEP.

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

Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Wargo Secretary/Treasurer ■

A Message from the Communication Committee to Members of The Hideout

The Communication Committee of The Hideout has a mission to enhance dialog between POA members and various departments within The Hideout.

We welcome all suggestions from POA Members on ways to improve living in our community.

Please email any comments or concerns to one of the committee members listed below. Your input can make a difference! All correspondence will be confidential and acknowledged and discussed at our monthly meeting.

Committee members email addresses:

Lyle Britton - lylebr977@gmail.com

Terri Letteratis - theresaletteratis@gmail.com

Eileen Simon - efsimon64@gmail.com

Judith Townsend Britton - jt179854@gmail.com

CLASSIFIED ADS

HOMES FOR RENT

• Book your Vacation or Full Time Rentals with your Hideout Specialists, RE/MAX BEST. 570-698-7299/ 800-577-5005, www.hideoutbest.com, remaxbestinfo@yahoo.com

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

See their ad on page 2

HOMES FOR RENT

• Looking to rent a home for

June to Sept. 2023.

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WATERPROOFING & MOLD REMEDIATION

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Editors note: see their ad on page 30

HELP NEEDED

• Pocono Axe Works

Part-time/side hustle gig

Must be a people person

Willing to demonstrate activities

Not afraid of sharp objects

Cool personality important

Experience not necessary

Pay Starting at $15/hr plus tips!

Contact Us: PoconoAxeWorks@gmail.com

CALL 570-630-3716

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

DON’T FORGET YOUR PHONE NUMBER!

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Hideout Woodworkers Meeting

Minutes - August 9, 2022

A meeting of the Hideout Woodworkers was called to order at approx. 7 pm on 08/09/22 at the woodworker shop by John Gaspari.

Pledge of Allegiance:

The group said the pledge of allegiance to open the meeting.

Prior Meeting Minutes:

Ray Lubanski read the meeting minutes from the last meeting held on 07/12/22. The meeting minutes were accepted and seconded for the report as read.

Treasurer’s report:

Dave Dimmick read the Treasurer’s Report. The report was accepted and seconded as read.

Sickness and Distress:

There is no change to Al Aurechio’s condition.

Bob Fezza is home.

Correspondence:

No correspondence at this time.

Shop Needs / Old Business:

John Gaspari spoke to John Bondel regarding the lights on the outside of the building that were out.

Chuck Bertani fixed the switch on the radial arm saw.

John Gaspari will talk to Larry Triolo regarding the request for racks at the ski hill.

None of us has seen the latest amenity agreement.

The officers will need to meet and discuss the changes to the Woodworker by-laws.

Training issues for new members will be handled by Rec.

Social:

Our annual picnic is set for August 16th at 1 pm at the outdoor pavilion. Greentown Grill is supplying the food for this event.

BYOB. The Woodworker club will pay for this event. There is no charge to the members.

John Gaspari will post a sign-up sheet for the Rebhune classic golf game in September. The exact date is to be determined.

The Woodworker club will sponsor a hole at the 9/11 golf outing. Dave Dimmick will coordinate with Bob Wiegand and/or Bill Wagner.

New Business:

Nothing new at this time.

Miscellaneous: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:25 pm. ■

Lake Township Board of Supervisor

Minutes - August 2, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Lake Township Board of Supervisors was held at the Lake Township municipal building on August 2nd, 2022. The Meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Supervisors, Scottie Swingle, Robert Batzel and Timothy Jaggars were present. The pledge of Allegiance was then recited.

T. Jaggars moved to approve the minutes of the regular monthly meeting held on July 5th, 2022, carried 3-0. R. Batzel moved to approve the treasury report for July 2022, carried 3-0.

Public Comment: None Subdivisions:

1) The Reveley lot consolidation was reviewed. Mr. Hennings surveyor reviewed comments and made corrections. T. Jaggars moved to approve, carried 3-0.

2) Parker/Cann Sub-division – Mr. Parker surveyor and family in attendance comments reviewed and corrections made. T. Jaggars moved to approve carried 3-0.

Correspondence:

1) Lake Ariel Fire Company provided the Supervisors with its July Activity report. They had 46 incidents, held 2 trainings, 5 meetings. They also held 1 fundraiser, and their Chicken Barbeque was held on July 30th.

2) Hamlin Ambulance wrote the Township with a thank you for all their support over the years. They also wish to discuss and request a change of dispatch resolution for BLS. Supervisors will discuss and table for this month.

3) Wayne County Commissioners wrote advising of ARP funds the County will a lot to each Township for an infrastructure project within their municipality. Roadmaster’s Report: S. Swingle reported that during the month July, the fields and grounds at both Township properties were mowed brush cut at school property. Excavator is being used on the Wallace Road. Township has rented a belt loader for ditch work. S. Swingle moved to advertise for purchase a used belt loader with bids to be received by next Township meeting September 6th, 2022, carried 3-0. Trucks were worked on and inspected. The tar and chip project for the Township is underway.

Old Business:

1) Short Term Rental Ordinance open discussion. The Township has been looking at samples and the Township

Solicitor has a proposed ordinance draft copy. The Ordinance and discussion were held and many agreed with some sort of regulation. Comments included noted that the Township’s concerns are based on the Health, Safety and Welfare of citizens and guests of the Township. Permitting annual would be required, inspection for safety and capacity would be required, and if the property is outside The Hideout community, sewage inspections will be required for capacity limits also. Permit costs will be for the Administration, inspection and enforcement of the Ordinance with violations and fees added if necessary. T. Jaggars noted the draft will be loaded to the Township website and available at the Township office for review. T. Jaggars moved to advertise hearing to be held for public comment on Ordinance prior to the next Township Meeting in September with Adoption to be considered with the voted to approve or deny during the monthly meeting, carried 3-0.

2) Township Road Speed Limit Ordinance discussed noting that Township roads not posted are considered 55MPH. The Township discussion and Attorney draft will set all Township Roads at 35MPH. Safety is the concern and S. Swingle moved to advertise the Hearing to prior to the September General Meeting for public comments and review with Adoption to be considered with the voted to approve or deny during the monthly meeting, Carried 3-0.

New Business:

1) Fall White Goods will be held at the Lake Township Building October 15th, 2022 and October 29th, 2022 from 9AM until 1PM. This is white goods, large appliances and metal items only.

2) Cancellation of Stump Removal Project. T. Jaggars reviewed that the plan was not what was expected to be completed therefore, modifications to the permit are needed. Contractor will back out of project and the Township will reimburse him for his expenses. T. Jaggars noted we well re-bid the stump removal project once updated to the correct changes.

Additional Public Comment: Marian Keegan introduced herself as a write in candidate for the 139th District Representative position.

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

Jennifer Wargo Secretary ■

LOCAL COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

-AMERICAN LEGION POST 807

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

-KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #7403

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

-DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

WAYNE COUNTY CHAPTER #114 MEETINGS - 2nd Wednesday of month, 7:00 p.m. Cordaro’s Rest. Honesdale. John Miracle (570) 698-6816.

THRIFT SHOPPE - open 2nd & 4th Saturday of month at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Hamlin, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Clothing Day - 1st Wednesday after the 2nd Saturday

from 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m. Donations welcomed whenever the shoppe is open.

-ST. THOMAS MORE/ST. MARY’S FOOD PANTRY - open 2nd & 4th Wed. of every month. 9:30-11:00 a.m.

-HAMLIN FIRE & RESCUE BINGOEvery Sunday & Wednesday at Bingo Hall (behind Hamlin Fire & Rescue on the hill). Doors open 5 p.m. Games start 6 p.m.

-LAKE ARIEL VOLUNTEER FIRE

CO. - Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Com pany Drive Thru Chicken BBQ October 8th-12 PM- Until SOLD OUT

$15.00 = Half Chicken, Macaroni Salad, Roll, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Cookies And Water* *OFFER SUBJECT TO CHANGE ■

HIDEOUT SPORTSMAN’S ASSOCIATION

Since 1995, The Hideout Sportsman’s Association has strived to improve the knowledge and skill of its members and neighbors in matters related to the proper care and handling of firearms, the management of shooting ranges and to develop fellowship, sportsmanship and good citizenship among its members. To that end, The Hideout Sportsman’s Association will partner with a local state-of-the-art indoor shooting range to offer courses in basic beginners pistol shooting and safety classes.

These courses and others will be offered through The Hideout Sportsmen’s Assoc. for a limited time. Interested individuals should contact Ray West at (570) 616-5233 for details.

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

NEW

HIDEOUT MEMBERS

Welcome to the NEIGHBORHOOD!

Pearl Jones Brooklyn, NY

Merle and Larry Nadlin - Butler Brooklyn and San Francisco, CA

Jonathan Ratchik New York, NY

Damian & Barbara Rodriguez Malverne, NY

Christopher Pease Wilmington, DE

Lisa Hathaway & John Stella New York

HIDEOUT ADULT SOCIAL GROUP

The HASG was formed in 1980 to provide an opportunity for Hideout members, including renters, age 40 and over, to meet with and socialize with other members of our community. If you enjoy meeting new friends, socializing with old friends, and like to party, then the H.A.S.G. is for you. Typical events include dinner dances, picnics, luaus, a “social” golf league, local outings, travel, and anything else you can think of that involves socializing, dining, and just generally having a great time with wonderful friends new and old. The H.A.S.G. meets the second Thursday of each month (except December) at 1:00 p.m. at the Main Lodge. Refreshments are always served. All interested Hideout members are welcome to attend our meetings. Let us know you’re coming and a member of our Welcoming Committee will greet you. For more information please contact: Barbara Kelczewski (570) 503-0855, beesafe@echoes.net ■

The Hideabout Newspaper

If members wish to receive their Hideabout Newspaper in the mail, they can subscribe for $16 per year (April-March issues) to receive a monthly Hideabout.

You can pay online at: www.hideoutassoc.com and click on the “payment button.”

Please make sure to specify in the “memo” section Hideabout subscription.

The Hideabout

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the North and Main Gate

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Amenities Phone Extensions

NM Art Center....................ext. 164

Food & Beverage ext. 151

Main Gate ext. 140

Main Gate Direct Line 630-3738

Main Lodge ext. 155

Main Pool 698-7014

Mini Golf 698-4086

North Beach 698-7013

North Gate ext. 142

North Gate Direct Line 630-3737

North Pool 698-7011

Quilters ext. 156

Ski Hill ext. 170 Woodworkers 698-6269

Departments

Dial

number

Golf Maintenance...............698-6384

Maintenance 698-4100, ext. 133

North Gate Emergency 698-6317

Recreation 698-4100, ext. 160

Fitness Center 698-4100, ext. 165

Registration........................698-4100, ext. 100

Golf Pro Shop.....................698-4100, ext. 180

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

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

Arlene A McHale Ins Agcy Inc

Rt 191, PO Box 849

Hamlin, PA 18427-0849

Bus (570) 689-5238

Fax (570) 689-9559

arlene.mchale.c39s@statefarm.com

call 877-627-5757

RS&W .(570) 698-6162

Other

Dial “911”

State Police.........................(570) 253-7126

CMC (570) 703-8000

Geisinger, Wilkes Barre (570) 348-1120

Regional Hospital of Scranton (570) 348-7100

Moses Taylor, Scranton (570) 770-5000

Memorial,

(570) 253-8100

ADVERTISERS’ DIRECTORY

A to Z Maintenance Page 12

AASSKK LLC Page 15

Agway - Lake Ariel Page 66

Al Dente’s Pizzeria Page 20

Anthony Guiliano LLC. Page 31

Apple Maintenance Inc. Page 42

Aurel’s TV & Appliances Page 57

Axe Works Page 34

Azzato Electric Page 70

B Madigan Jerwelry and Gifts Page 66

Berkshire Hathaway-Anne McCausland Page 18

Bolduc & Son Excavating & Landscaping Page 70

Brendan Kelly Carpentry LLC. Page 18

Brothers’ Lawn Care & Construction Co. Page 17

BTM Flooring Page 43

Bug E. Bug Pest Control Page 66

Carey Construction Page 16

Carman Electrical Svc., Inc. Page 28

Casalina Design Group Page 66

CBS Construction, LLC. Page 71

Century 21 - Hamlin Office Page 3

CM’s Construction, Inc. Page 28

Colors Unite Painting Page 71

Countryman Home Improvements Page 66

Cover All Painting Co. Page 46

Crum Tree Service Page 66

DeAngelo Pest Control Page 66

Deep Clean Carpet & Upholstery Care Page 42

Destiny Contracting Page 71

Dirlam Bros. Lumber Co., Inc. Page 70

Disaster Blaster Page 46

Driftwood Cove Marina Page 66

Duffy Plumbing Page 25

Eastern Residential Solutions Page 57

Evergreen Chimney Page 35

Elaine Isabel Smith Notary Public Page 66

Five Star Modular Inc. Page 11

Forbes Pest Control Page 71

Furry Friends Page 66

Gouldsboro Chimney & Furnace Cleaning Co. Page 70

Home Pro Exteriors Inc

Page 19

IHOP Restaurant - Lake Ariel, PA Page 34

Integra-Clean & Dry Page 30

James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. Page 69

Jake’s Carpet Page 16

Jim Histed’s Plumbing & Heating Page 71

John T. Bolles General Contracting Page 56

John’s Italian Restaurant Page 42

JSD Electrical Page 44

JT’s Painting & Contracting Page 46

K.N. Electric Page 66

Kanga Roof Page 46

Katz Financial Page 35

KBS Enterprises Page 45

Keller Williams Real Estate Page 20

Koberlein Septic Page 42

L & M Boutique Page 18

Laurel’s Hometown Cafe Page 47

Lighthouse Harbor Marina Page 44

Locklin’s Bottled Gas, Inc. Page 71

M and D Plumbing Page 71

Maiocco Excavating Inc. Page 21

Michael Goldstock Property Maint. Page 70

Mike’s Walk-In Carpet Page 31

Nepa Roof & House Washing Page 71

NEPA WaterProofing, LLC Page 70

New Wave Marine Page 66

Northeast Window Inc. Page 14

O’Leary Roofing Page 16

Ostrowski Construction Page 70

Physical Therapy Assoc. of NEPA Page 30

Precision Tree Co. Page 71

R Place on 590 Page 43

Realty Executives Page 14

RE/MAX BEST Page 2

Rinker Inc. Page 21

Rosemary Brown State Senate Page 32

Scotty’s Services Inc. Page 42

Seaman’s Marine Inc. Page 47

ShingleMe Roofing Page 43

Simon Says Remodeling Co. Page 47

Simplify Clean, Organize, De-Clutter Page 21

Special Touch Window Treatments Page 17

St. Mary’s Villa Page 47

Stag Tree Specialists Page 56

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