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Buck Hill Falls CompanyBuck Hill Falls PA 18323

Platform Tennis, Paiste Pond

Activity Center and Ice RinkThere are numerous recreational opportunities in Buck Hill Falls during the winter

season. Come join us at Paiste Pond for an exciting game of platform tennis. Beginnersand all skill levels are welcome. The platform tennis courts officially open on October 8and will be open until the tennis season begins in May.

Also, sharpen those skates for some ice skating and ice hockey at the outdoor skatingrink. As always, Mother Nature will determine when the ice skating rink will be ready.

When weather conditions cooperate, the operating hours for the ice skating rink andthe platform tennis courts are as follows:

Ice Rink Monday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - duskPlatform Tennis Monday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Paiste Pond Activity Center offers a place to sit by the fire after ice skating,sledding, cross-country skiing or any other outdoor activity. You can also enjoy a gameof pool, foosball, board games or grab a snack and a hot drink. The Center will open onweekends beginning Friday, November 23. Hours of operation will be as follows:

Thanksgiving Holiday Fri., Nov. 23 - Sun., Nov. 25 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.December Hours Open Saturdays and Sundays - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Christmas Holiday December 24 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

December 25 - ClosedDecember 26-30 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.December 31 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Winter Hours Saturdays and Sundays - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Martin Luther King &Presidents’ Day Holidays - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Check out the activities schedule posted at the center for the latest information on allthe fun to be had at Buck Hill. Platform tennis balls and paddles are available forpurchase through the Company; contact the office for information. Ice skates, hockeyequipment and paddles must be obtained by the user before their arrival. Please note thatthese facilities are currently unsupervised, and users are to participate at their own risk.

Lot & Cot UpdateComments By Michael J. Walters, President, at the September 2, 2012, AnnualMeeting of the Lot & Cot Association.

I would like to briefly comment on the role of Lot & Cot. Most of you are familiarwith this. As stated in our Articles of Incorporation, the Association was formed for thepurposes of:

a) perpetuating the character, spirit and tradition of the community; andb) representing the interests of lot and cottage owners in dealing with Buck Hill

Falls Company.How do we do these things? Well, we do our best to perpetuate the character, spirit

and tradition of the community by sponsoring and encouraging activities that accomplishthis objective. Most of these things are done through our many committees, such as theMen’s and Women’s Golf Committees, the Tennis, Lawn Bowling, Swimming, YouthActivities, Fishing Derby, Fourth of July, Ice Cream Social, Summer Party/Clambake,and the Holiday Party Committees, as well as the Winter Activities Committee.

These committees, their chairmen and their many members, take their responsibilitiesseriously, and they do a terrific job. Without them, we would not be able to even comeclose to perpetuating the character, spirit and tradition of our wonderful community.

Another thing we do is listen to you – the members of our community. We activelysolicit input from all members on their questions and suggestions for things we can do toimprove our community. We encourage you to use our dedicated email address for thispurpose, although we welcome your input in whatever form it comes. The dedicatedemail address for these communications is lotandcotcommunications@gmail.com.

The other purpose of Lot and Cot referenced in our Articles of Incorporation is torepresent the interests of lot and cottage owners in dealing with The Buck Hill FallsCompany. While this is a broad charge, most of our efforts in this regard pertain to ourinvolvement in the dues setting process through our involvement with the Joint FinanceCommittee and the Agreement Committee.

Today I will provide an update on the progress being made by the Agreement Committee.

A New Halloween TraditionComes to Scarecrowville

A Halloween costume party to benefit the new Friendly Community Center will lightup the night before the Barrett Halloween Parade, on Saturday, October 27 from 6:00 -10:00 p.m. at the Tennis Tea at Buck Hill Falls.

Prizes will be awarded for costumes in three categories — Ghastliest, Funniest, MostOriginal — and individuals, couples, or groups can enter for judging. Please note thatreal zombies are not eligible to compete.

The Batty Halloween Bash starts with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 p.m.,followed by buffet dinner at 7:00. Enjoy a “Candy Corn Cocktail” or “BloooooodyMary,” Grim Reaper field greens and worms, butternut squash soup, filet tips andtoadstools, cider-glazed roast pork with axed apples, sweet potatoes with raisin bugs,witches finger potatoes, roasted graveyard root vegetables and pumpkin and apple pie.

After dinner there will be live music and dancing and a valuable raffle. Proceeds willgo to the capital fund of The Friendly Community Center, where renovations are kickinginto high gear. Tickets are $100 and include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert and abeverage of your choice — and the satisfaction of helping this new community organiza-tion renovate the old library building for its next 100 years of service to our community.

For more information, to purchase tickets or make a donation, contact Linda Terry at570-595-3162 or lindaterry271@yahoo.com. Don’t miss this new Halloween tradition!

WEAR ORANGE Pennsylvania hunting season is open. If you

plan on being in the woods, wear bright colored clothing, like an orange hat. Do

not wear white. Avoid leaving trails entering areas that are frequented by hunters.

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Alzheimer’s Café to Open October 18The Alzheimer’s Café is designed to

provide a safe and welcoming place forpeople living at home with all forms ofdementia, along with their caregivers,family, and friends. Until The FriendlyCommunity Center building renovation iscompleted, the Café will be held at theMinistry Center of the MountainhomeUnited Methodist Church, on Route 390 inMountainhome, on the third Thursday ofeach month from 2-4 p.m.

The Café offers the chance to spend time with others who share and understand thechallenges of Alzheimer’s. Not a support group or medical facility, the Café is moreabout a feeling - relaxing, warm, hospitable, and caring. Everyone has “permission to bethemselves,” and have fun. For the well being of guests who are unaware of theirdiagnosis, no reference to Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia is made during Café hours.

The Café is based on similar programs in other states, and it is the first of its kind inour area. Guests and their caregivers enjoy a cup of coffee, a piece of cake, and a chanceto get out of the house and enjoy the company of others, all in a comfortable, non-judgmental atmosphere. If you or someone you know is living with Alzheimer’s, come tothe Café and find a little peace, acceptance and understanding.

The Café is facilitated by trained volunteers who will quickly put you at ease. Formore information, call Barbara or Rick Rossi at 570 481-4024. Or just circle the thirdThursday on your calendar, and stop by to see what the Café is all about. Children,grandchildren, and other relatives and friends are welcome, too.

Stop by for a few minutes, or stay for a couple of hours. It’s up to you. TheAlzheimer’s Café is a service of The Friendly Community Center in Mountainhome.

Firewood AvailableThe Buck Hill Falls Company has firewood for sale.Please call the Company office at (570) 595-7511 toplace an order.

1 Cord ......................................$170

1/2 Cord ...................................$120

Stack one cord of wood ................ $40

Stack 1/2 cord of wood ................ $20

2012/2013 Hunting SeasonIn order to hunt on Buck Hill Falls property, you must obtain a permit from the

Company office. You must be in possession of your Pennsylvania hunting license and werequire your motor vehicle information. Permits will not be issued without these items.Hunting season under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is Mondaythrough Saturday. There is no Sunday hunting.

Fall Back...Daylight savings time ends November 4, 2012.Turn your clock(s) BACK one hour.This is also a good time to replace batteries in smoke detectors.

Notify Company of Address ChangeThe Buck Hill Falls Company kindly asks that you report any change of address if

you move from your primary or secondary residence. Doing so will ensure that theCompany can contact you when needed and the Breeze will be delivered on time.

Security CornerBy Director of Security, Andy Andrejcisk

SCHOOL BUS STOPS - Flashing yellow lights: the school buswill be stopping within the next 300 feet so be prepared to stop.Flashing red lights: stop and stay stopped until they have cleared thearea, and it is safe to proceed. Going around a bus with flashing redlights will cost you a fine and the suspension of your driver’s license.Let’s keep our children safe; stop and be patient at bus stops.

STOP SIGNS - Stop signs are for your safety and the safety ofothers. Be a role model for your children; it could save their lives.

DOGS - Dogs are nice to have around. Most of us have had a dog atone time or another, but we must think of our neighbors. Loose dogsand dogs that bark frequently are annoying to others. Dogs must be kepton a leash at all times. Dog licenses must be purchased on or beforeJanuary 1 of each year, and dogs must have a current rabies inoculation.LICENSE AND RABIES INOCULATION IS A PA STATE LAW.

Community ServicesBy Rob Dalziel, Chair

Contributions are coming in at a good pace. The Committee plans to publish thenames of donors in the next Breeze. If you have not yet sent in your tax-deductible check(to PO Box 426, BHF), please consider doing so now. There are a lot of our neighbors inBarrett and Monroe who are counting on you!

Letters of Gratitude - These following excerpts are from letters of gratitude from theorganizations that the Buck Hill Falls Community Services Committee helped in 2011.

Boy Scout Troop 89 - “To all Members: Thank you once again for your generousdonations to Troop 89. We have unanimously decided to defray the cost of summer campfor each Scout with your help. Camp is becoming expensive for several families with twoor more Scouts attending. We truly appreciate your continued support and generosity.”

Burnley Employment and Rehabilitation Services - “On behalf of Burnley Employ-ment and Rehabilitation Services, thank you for your 2011 contribution which was usedto support the 2012 April Showers Ball. Thanks to your generosity and support of ourfriends and partners in the local community, the Burnley April Showers Ball and AnnualAppeal raised $45,000. Thank you for your gift and for being part of the ongoing successstory of Burnley.”

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Afternoon Tea - Smiling after enjoying an elegant tea at the home of Rae and FrankDonnelly are (l-r) mother and daughter Kitty Ruggiero and Vina Cullen, RaeDonnelly, Nancy McGuire and Barbara Herkner with their mother EleanorMillwater. Reminiscent of a gentler time, the tea featured courses of cream cheeseand caviar on tiny crackers; scones with jam or lemon curd; and, of course,shortbread cookies — all on Rae’s beautiful hand-painted china. For centenariansKitty Ruggero, 100, and Eleanor Millwater, 102, who share a long Buck Hillfriendship, the tea highlighted their summer.

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ObituariesTheodore Gates Councilor

“Father Bear” Age 81, of Jupiter, FL, passed away on August 6, 2012, with his lovingcompanion, Kitty, by his side. Ted was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, BarbaraCouncilor.

Ted graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1952 and later joined the USMarine Corps. He spent several years in public accounting before joining the familybusiness, Black Millwork. He was president of the company for over 40 years and was awell-respected and highly recognized leader of the lumber and millwork industries.

Ted was an avid golfer and long-standing member of the Pine Valley Golf Club andthe Arcola Country Club. He was a great family man, a classic Virgo, loved very oldmusic, a good libation and truly had a wonderful life.

Beloved father of Robb, David, Missy and Gates. Adored grandfather of 14 grand-children and 12 great grandchildren.

Please send tributes, memories and condolences to www.vanemburghsneider.comStunning Mountain Views! Beautiful 1902 shingle-style home completelyrenovated with attention to craftsmanship. Spectacular custom woodworkthroughout. Original restored pine floors. Huge living room with 2-story stonefireplace. Formal dining room. Beautifully renovated kitchen, walk-in pantry,large island. 48 ft. porch with mountain views for endless enjoyment. 27 ft.balcony off bedrooms, more beautiful views. 5 BR, 31/2 bath. Large master bedand bath. Lower level has expansive family room with stone pillars, privateguest bdrm and bath. Professional landscaping, stone walls, stone steps.Fabulous location, walk to amenities. Priced to sell! $535,000

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Fall Trash Pickup and RecyclingTrash Pickup: Fall and winter household trash pickup will occur on a weekly

basis each Monday morning. Please remember that our trash company, PalmissanoWaste Disposal, begins picking up the trash at 6:00 a.m. To assure that your trash isnot missed, please put it in your trash receptacle on Sunday evening or before 6:00a.m. the morning of pickup. All trash must be placed in bags before disposing of itin your receptacle. Also, please remember not to leave any empty receptacles out onyour lot.

Recycling: Recyclable items will be collected every other Monday through thefall and winter to include: October 15 and 29, November 12 and 26, December 10and 24, January 7 and 21, and February 4 and 18. Recyclable items include clear,brown and green glass jars, tin cans, aluminum and plastics marked on bottom with#1 or #2. Please rinse all items; removing labels is not necessary. Newspapers mustbe tied and placed in a plastic or paper bag; telephone books and magazines shouldalso be bundled and placed in a brown paper bag. Examples of unacceptable itemswhich have been received are cereal boxes, cat litter, styrofoam, cardboard, andnewspapers not tied together or in a bag.

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Harvest Lake StrollSunday, October 14th, 2012

12‐4pm last entry at 3pm

$60/adult in advance$75/adult at the door

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On September 19th at the Capital in Washington D.C. Senator Harken unveiled theportrait that Jackie Jasper was commissioned to paint in honor of his service asChairman of Agriculture. Jackie is pictured with Senator Tom Harken, his wifeRuth, and husband Alex.

Wedding AnnouncementMr. and Mrs. Robert Davis of Buck Hill Falls announce the engagement of their

daughter, Julie Maria Davis to Michael Lutsky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lutsky ofBroomall, Pennsylvania.

The couple graduated from Penn State University in 2008. Julie is employed as astructural engineer with Ballinger’s in Philadelphia. Michael is employed as a consultantwith Price Waterhouse in Philadelphia.An August 2013 wedding is planned.

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1 578 Pheasant Lane$1,500,000

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3 192 Wintergreen Lane$875,000

4 320 Summit Drive$695,000

5 254 Ledge Drive$680,000

6 548 Pheasant Lane$549,000

7 318 West Gate Road$490,000

8 552 Pheasant Lane$399,000

9 289 Pheasant Lane$389,000

10 3164 Ledge Drive$344,900

11 234 Old Hemlock Lane$339,000

12 562 Bunting Drive$325,000

13 120 Creekside Road$299,900

14 226 Golf Drive$298,000

15 506 Pheasant Lane$259,900

16 2195 Oak Hill Drive$239,000

17 145 Fox Run$235,000

18 119 Rhodora Lane$199,000

19 164 Falls Drive$199,000

20 179 Long Road$169,000

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Buck Hill FallsLawn Bowling Club

By Barbara Smith

A Message from our Outgoing PresidentBy Carlisle NostrameI want to take this opportunity to thank the club and board membersas well as all the volunteers for the help and support throughout mytenure as a member and officer of the lawn bowling club. I wish thenew officers the same success that I have experienced. I hope tocontinue to be an active participant of the BHFLBC. I’d like toencourage all the residents to come down and be part of this

wonderful experience, one that few communities are privileged to enjoy. Look forwardto an even bigger and more fun upcoming 2013 season. Thanks to all.

New 2013 OfficersThe following volunteers were voted in as our new officers and event chairs for the

upcoming season:President Jim PriceVice President Frank SabatiniTreasurer Mayson Moore-PriceBreeze Correspondent Barbara SmithBHFLB Kick-Off and Clinic Jim Price

Barbara RobertsDon & Nancy Quillen

Northeast Division Tournament Brenda NorwickJunior Lawn Bowling Championship Carlisle NostrameNelson Memorial Tournament Sandra & Frank SabatiniGrandma Bunny Parent/Child Festival Alison Smith & Carlisle NostrameBuck Hill/Skytop Challenge Barbara RobertsTrumpet Vine and Singles Tournament Elise & Tom Ross

Paul & Lois GrunderJim Price

Board and Friends Cocktail Party/Dinner Susan & Hank WalkerWeekly Practices Jim PriceCamp Club Sports Person Award Marion GolfinopoulosHenselite Not-for-Profit Bowls Rep. Bob Nostrame

Grandma Bunny Parent/Child FestivalThe Grandma Bunny Parent/Child Festival was again a big success. Children, parentsand grandparents had a wonderful time on the greens.

Photographscourtesy of

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Never too young to start!

A fun time washad by all –participants andspectators alike!

Nelson Memorial ClubPairs TournamentWinners Frank Sabatini,Randy Canonico, JimPrice and BrendaNorwick with PresidentCarlisle Nostrame

Trumpet Vine and Singles TournamentDon Quillen and Barbara Roberts are this year’s BHFLBC Singles winners with Jim

Price and Mayson Moore-Price as runners up. Good work all!

Nelson Memorial Club Pairs Tournament

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By Tomas OllestadThanks everyone for yet another successful tennis season at Buck Hill Falls. Should

you wish to reach me over the winter my cell number is 561-901-3265. My email addressis tomasollestad@gmail.com.

See you next year!

ON THE COURTS

Singles League Champion Kim Kennyand Tomas

Sunday Men’s Round Robin ChampionNicky Bowe and Runner-up Tony Bowe

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Buck Hill/SkytopChallengeBuck Hill won the lawnbowling etching after severalyears of Skytop ownership.Now let’s see if we can keepit here where it belongs!

The winningBuck Hill team

Memorial TributeThe BHFLBC has purchasedthree barrels with flowersand memorial plaques toremember three faithful lawnbowlers who have recentlypassed. They are in memoryof George Nelson, BobFrehse and Toni Mercer. Thebarrel gardens and plaquesare near the entrance to thegreens. Come down to seethese lovely additions to analready beautiful setting.

Photograph courtesyof Carlisle Nostrame

Buck Hill and Skytop participants party after the tournament

Lawn Bowling Club cont.

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HIDDEN GEM

Built is 1921, this charming 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Buck Hill Cottage is theperfect place to unwind and relax or to gear up for activities. The front of thehome facing away from the road insures privacy. Large, bright living roomwith stone fireplace. Eat-in kitchen with breakfast pantry. Formal dining roomand/or family room brightened by many windows. Master suite on first floorwith patio access. Second floor has 3 large bedrooms with dormers and newsecond bath. Walk-out basement has built-in storage. Fantastic back yard andpatio. This renovated cottage has custom mill work, hardwood floors andexposed beams throughout and offers amazing amenities. $309,876

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GOLF SHOP NEWS

Pace of PlayOne of the top issues facing all of us is time, or lack thereof. That being the case, one

of the classic excuses I hear for not playing is, “I don’t have the time.” Sometimes, thisexcuse can be valid, as five-plus-hour rounds are the bane of the game. That being said,there is no reason that we all cannot play sub-four-hour rounds, even if our scores are atad high. Here are a few tips to get us on the course, and off, faster:

1) Hit when ready.2) If you are driving a cart - drop your partner off at his/her ball with a few clubs and

then go to your ball. Around the greens, drop the person farthest from the greenfirst, and then proceed to the parking area between the green and next tee.

3) Be ready to hit when it is your turn. You should have your club selected and readyto go when it is your turn to play.

4) When you arrive on the green - the same rules apply. Walking around to see theline and determine the speed should all be done while others are putting - when itis your turn you should be ready to go!

5) Be aware of groups around you - if you lose the group in front of you; you’reprobably playing too slow! If the group behind you is pushing you; you can speedup or step aside. Sometimes it is easier and more enjoyable for everyone involvedif you allow the faster groups to play through.

6) Most players who are slow don’t believe they’re slow. Next time you tee off,write down the exact time and see how long it takes you to finish your round.

Ladies 18 HolersClosing Day - Crazy Captains ChoiceAugust 29, 2012

1st place (44.5) Joan PfinsgrafJoan RuvaneJanet Newell

2nd place (44.7) Claire CastellanoPat GraceBarbara LottHannah Rawlings

Golden YearsAugust 20-21, 2012

1st Place - 23 PointsOwen Hearty, Rob Dalziel/Bill Redway

2nd Place - 22 1/2 PointsBob Pensyl, Rich Tomlin

3rd Place - 20 PointsJim Sherratt, Frank May

Closest to Pin - #5 BlueRob O’Mara and Paul Mandry

Tournament of RosesSeptember 1, 2012

Champions - 62.6Rob O’Mara Judie BerryWarren Goldfarb Barbara Smith

Runners-up - 63.2George Ketigian Janet NewellRobert Monson Elizabeth Sieghardt

Dead Last - 72.9Andy Groseclose Ruthanne GrosecloseKen Blamble Linda Goldfarb

#7 Red Longest PuttJudy Snyder

#5 Blue Ladies Closest to PinJudie Berry

#5 Blue Men Closest to PinTony Sieghardt

#6 Blue Longest DriveKathy Clark

#9 Blue Men Longest WedgeRich Donopria

2012 Vulture Carrion Cup Champion Frank MayAt the September 13th Vultures celebration

dinner, Tom O’Malley announced the 2012Carrion Cup winner, Frank May, as last year’sinaugural Carrion Cup champion. WendellEhinger presented the trophy to Frank, along witha few words.

Frank played in 25 of the Vultures 27 outingsthis year that awarded points. He accumulatedalmost 60 playing points. Our 2012 competitioncarried into the final two playing days of theVultures hunt. Ken Blamble, Nick Boyer and RichTomlin, each playing in at least their 20th outing,chased Frank with 50 plus points.

Several other players joined the hunt withardent pursuit: Ed Kendall, Bob Nostrame and Frank Papeo - 25, 24, and 23 roundsrespectfully. And five more of us were out there contending 20 days.

While the Carrion Cup ‘fight’ has concluded for its second year, the Vultures willcontinue to ‘hunt and feed’ well into the Fall. Congratulations, Frank!

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Talk about slow pace! An 18” snappingturtle crossing the green at #4 Blue.Frank May moved it to the woods.Photo by Bob Nostrame

Cottage InspectionsThe Inspection Service offers a choice of three programs: 7-Day Interior Inspection,

5-Day Interior Inspection, and Weekly Exterior Inspection. With the Interior Inspectionprograms our inspectors check the water fixtures, adjust heat settings as necessary, checkfuel levels, electricity and general security of the windows, doors and exterior of thehome. They communicate potential problems to the homeowner and upon the owner’spermission will coordinate problem resolution with an appropriate contractor.

An additional service included in the interior house inspections is thermostat adjust-ment. Notify us in advance and the house inspector will adjust your thermostat tocomfortably “warm-up” your home for your arrival. Calls must be received by 4:30 pm,the day prior to your expected arrival. Thermostat adjustment is also available tocottagers who are not enrolled in the house inspection program at a per adjustment cost.Contact the office at least one day prior to your expected arrival for thermostat service.

The cottages enrolled in the Weekly Exterior Inspection program are checked once aweek from the exterior of the home. Inspectors check the exterior security of the homeincluding the windows and doors and the overall exterior condition of the building.Inspection Service begins November 5, 2012 and runs through March 31, 2013.

Seasonal Weekly 7-Day Interior Inspection $865 $70 5-Day Interior Inspection $685 $55 Weekly Exterior Inspection $325 N/A

Cottages in the winter house inspection service are automatically enrolled in thedriveway snowplowing and path shoveling program. This will allow the inspector tosafely access your cottage. It will also demonstrate an in-use appearance and provideeasy access to your cottage in an emergency and/or for contractual services. The fee forsnow removal is based on the combined square footage of driveway and path areas to beplowed/shoveled. This cost is in addition to the cost of house inspection services.

Cottage Path ShovelingA separate fee will be charged to those residents who desire to have the paths to their

cottage shoveled. The fee will also be based on the total square footage of your path-ways. A maximum of two paths will be shoveled at your cottage. One path will be fromthe driveway to the cottage and the other from the driveway to your trash cans. Due tolimited numbers and age of Buck Hill Falls Company staff, this service has been con-tracted to Destination Landscaping. As in previous years, the pathways will be shoveledin conjunction with the driveway plowing. The priority of path shoveling will also be thesame as driveway plowing with full-time year-round residents first. Next will be thoseresidents enrolled in path shoveling and are known to be home by contacting the Com-pany office. Next will be those residents enrolled in the program whose cottage isunoccupied and finally those NOT enrolled in the program requesting service.

Under 150 sq. ft. .................. $25 per cottage per shoveling 151 to 225 sq. ft. .................. $30 per cottage per shoveling 226 to 300 sq. ft. .................. $45 per cottage per shoveling Over 300 sq. ft. .................... $60 per cottage per shoveling

Driveway Snow RemovalSnow plowing of driveways will once again be offered by the Buck Hill Falls

Company. This program is especially helpful to full-time year-round residents of BuckHill and those who plan to come up during the winter months. In addition to the ease ofaccess to your home, the plowing provides emergency vehicle access if necessary andadded security by providing a lived-in appearance.

Enrollment in the program will provide driveway snowplowing whenever there is anapproximate three-inch or more snowfall; however, there may be situations whensnowplowing will be done when there is less than a three-inch accumulation (allsnowplowing will be at the discretion of the Buck Hill Falls Company). Snow removalrates apply to the Original Community and Golf Cottage Community.

The fee charged will be based on the combined area of the driveway and parking area.This is an equitable approach for all who elect this option. The rate will range from *$35per cottage/per plowing to *$65 per cottage/per plowing based on the square footage asreflected on the enclosed Winter Service enrollment form. Please note that more than oneplowing may be required for the same storm for which there are additional charges. TheCompany will determine when more than one plowing is required.

*Per plowing charge is based on snowfalls totaling 6 inches or less (there may betimes when driveways may be plowed more than one time for a 6-inch snowfall, forwhich there will be additional charges). Snowfalls totaling between 7 and 11 inches add$10 per plowing and snowfalls of 12 inches or more add $20 per plowing.

Priority of snow removal will occur in the following manner:1. Those enrolled in the program who are full-time year-round Buck Hill residents.2. Those enrolled in the program and are known to be at Buck Hill at the time of

the storm by contacting the company office or those that call ahead to state theywill be arriving the same day as the storm.

3. Those enrolled in the program whose homes are unoccupied.4. Those NOT enrolled in the program requesting service.

For those who do not enroll in the Snow Removal Program and desire the service onan occasional basis, this rate schedule WILL NOT apply and removal costs will bedetermined by the Company based on several factors to include depth of accumulation,manpower involved to remove packed snow, ice, and equipment used. The cost will bedetermined and charged after removal is completed. A minimum of 24 hours advancenotice is required for this service. Snow removal, for those who elect to use this serviceon an occasional basis, will be completed after all driveways and paths of those enrolledin the full Snow Removal Program have been completed. Please Note: Driveway snowremoval does not include pathway shoveling.

Over 4,500 sq.ft. ..................................... $65 per cottage/per plowingBetween 3,000 & 4,500 sq.ft. ................. $55 per cottage/per plowingBetween 1,201 & 2,999 sq.ft. ................. $45 per cottage/per plowingUnder 1,201 sq.ft. ................................... $35 per cottage/per plowing

Please Note: Cottagers who arrange for snow removal services with their own contractormust file a current copy of the contractor’s certificate of insurance with the office.

Driveway CinderingThe Buck Hill Falls Company offers Driveway Cindering as an additional service.

Cindering is NOT automatically provided. Cottagers who desire cindering must call theCompany office and request each application of cinders. The fees are as follows:

Over 4,500 sq.ft. ..................................... $40 per cottage/per applicationBetween 3,000 & 4,500 sq.ft. ................. $35 per cottage/per applicationBetween 1,200 & 2,999 sq.ft. ................. $30 per cottage/per applicationUnder 1,200 sq.ft. ................................... $20 per cottage/per application

The 2012/2013 Winter Services packets will be mailed early October.Copies are available online at www.buckhillfalls.com and the Company Office.

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NewsConservation FoundationBuck Hill BirderBy Frank May

I recently had a conversation with Ed Kendall, another birding enthusiast and naturephotographer, about the book I mentioned in my last article, 100 Birds to See Before YouDie by Chandler and Couzens. One of the birds featured was the Red Cockaded Wood-pecker, number 43. Ed grew up in Texas and said the Red Cockaded used to be fairlycommon around Houston but have now mostly disappeared because of habitat destruc-tion. The Red Cockaded Woodpecker requires a very specialized habitat, as it constructsits nest cavities in mature, healthy pine trees that have survived periodic fires thatsuppress the growth of the under story. The male may take up to two years to excavate anest hole. It will also strip off some of the bark around the hole to encourage the flow ofsap. The sap will trap insects and also discourage snakes from entering the cavity. Thesticky pine sap irritates the skin of any would-be egg thief.

Modern forest management has discouraged fires, especially in agricultural areas withgrowing residential populations such as Texas and Florida. This has resulted in a notabledecline in the numbers of Red Cockaded Woodpeckers to the point where they are nowconsidered endangered. We usually spend a couple of weeks in Florida, and by this timeI have managed to check off most of the birds that are endemic to the state. So far theRed Cockaded has eluded me. Maybe this winter I’ll get lucky.

The last bird listed in the 100 bird “bucket list” is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. Thisis somewhat of a non-starter as, until recently, the Ivory-billed had long been consideredextinct. As related in The Grail Bird by author Tim Gallagher, the bird has been redis-covered and credible sightings by a number of people have been recorded. There was agreat deal of fanfare when the Cornell Ornithological Laboratory and the AudubonSociety made the news public. Since the book was published in 2005, I have seen verylittle new information. Initially, I was skeptical and thought that these most renownedorganizations had “jumped the gun” without verifiable documentation - namely photo-graphs.

I have lately become of the opinion that the ornithological community is keepingmum about the status of the bird for its own protection. Any specific information aboutthe location of a surviving population would send up a hoard of hopeful birders anxtiousto add this most celebrated bird to their list. The Ivory-billed Woodpecker is veryreclusive and purposefully avoids people. This is probably learned behavior fromcenturies of avoiding hunters. This is also true, to a lesser extent, of the Pileated Wood-pecker, but it seems to me that they are growing more tolerant of people as is evidencedby the frequency of sightings here in Buck Hill.

The presence of a rare bird can be a financial boom for a local economy wheremotels, B&Bs, eateries and guides can take advantage of the influx of birding “listers.”This is true for several small towns in the lower peninsula of Michigan and northernWisconsin which host flocks of birders seeking the Kirklands Warbler in the spring.This rare and endangered little bird onlynests in new growth Jack Pine foreststhat are recovering from fires. Noperiodic fires, no Kirklands Warblers.The bird is rarely seen in migration,flying mostly non-stop to its wintergrounds in the Bahamas. Another onefor my “Bucket List.”

Here in Buck Hill we have hadmultiple reports of a solitary matureBald Eagle around the golf club. This isbecoming an annual event, no doubtfostered by the abundance of trout inthe creek, courtesy of Jock Miller andhis merry men.

This Eagle was spotted by Jim andSally Sherratt from the bridge of

Blue #9 —on the golf course. (Photoby Ed Kendall) He had a fine perch

overlooking the creek, keeping an eyeout for trout in Buck Hill Creek. He

is not “catch and release”...he is“catch and eat.”

Buck Hill Conservation Foundation presents…

Leaf Peepers SpecialSunday, October 7 at 10:00 AM

Hike with Mary Ruvane to the top of Metzger’s Farm for the most spectacular viewsaround. We’ll meet in the pool parking lot and car pool to the trail head. All are welcome(adults and children) including your guests. Please leave pets at home. Hiking boots orsturdy shoes recommended. Any questions contact: mbruvane@gmail.com.

Bird Nesting Project RecognizedOn Wednesday, September 12, at the Buck Hill Golf Club, the Pennsylvania Game

Commission presented the Buck Hill Falls Company with a certificate of recognition anda Working Together for Wildlife bluebird print for its’ highly successful bluebird nestbox project.

The Buck Hill Falls Company, along with Otter Creek Environmental EducationServices, recognized an opportunity for the children of the Buck Hill Falls community,who attend the annual summer camp, Camp Club, to have the experience of playing adirect role in establishing a community-based nature project. The children’s part in theproject was the construction of over twenty nest boxes from pre-cut kits provided by thePennsylvania Game Commission.

With the support of the Buck Hill Falls golf course staff, the nest boxes were installed(ten in 2010 with ten additional boxes erected in 2011) in pairs, on the community’s golfcourse. Two additional nest boxes, in place at the Camp Club building, have provideddirect experience for the children in studying the ecology, particularly the nesting cycleof any bird species occupying the boxes.

Critical to the success of the project has been the commitment of the Pocono AvianResearch Center and the Buck Hill Falls Conservation Foundation in conducting weeklymonitoring of the nest boxes over two nesting seasons, from April through August.Pocono Avian Research Center also produces an annual report for the project.

In 2011, with the initial ten nest boxes in place, thirty eastern bluebirds and twenty-six tree swallows were fledged. Many more swallows and bluebirds fledged from thetwenty boxes on the golf course this year. The collaborative nature of this project, withall of the project partners working together to bring it to fruition, has been an essentialelement in its success in enhancing the community and its natural resources.

District Wildlife Conservation Officer Phillip White; Stuart Sopko, Camp Club;Golf Superintendent Tim Stem; Jack Mitchell, Camp Club; PA Game CommissionOfficer Bill Williams; John Jose, Otter Creek Environmental Education Services;Jackie Spiecher, Pocono Avian Research Center and Fred Ruben, Buck Hill Con-servation Foundation

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