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Jewel of the Catskills The Hidden Ridge GEM December 2011 Issue 11-06 From the Editor The President’s Message Dear Fellow Hidden Ridgers, This was supposed to be the issue where I remind all of you how wonderful Hidden Ridge can be in the winter, snuggling by a fire in the living room, watching television or just relaxing with a good book. As a matter of fact, I am going to remind you of that. But, Hidden Ridge is a place, only a place. What makes it unique - special, if I may, is the people who reside there in any and all seasons. It is the friendships we have made, even the people with whom we have quarreled or found annoying, at times, who give Hidden Ridge its “color,” its excitement. In other words, it is the living experience that makes our community just that, a community. This factor isn’t new to any of us. But it warrants recalling at this poignant time. We are joyful - it is the holiday season. We are grateful - for our friends and family and, especially, our good health. We are concerned about our friends and family, our ac- quaintances and, even those people who we really don’t like, who are facing illness or troubling times. So, as we move toward Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa, and the New Year, 2012, we look forward to celebrations. And, if we are in good health, we heave a sigh of relief and offer prayers in the names of those we know who are not so fortunate. And then we reflect upon the year just past and all the people whom we have lost and will miss. At Hidden Ridge this year, we have suffered some devastating losses. Earlier in the year, we lost Jerry Bern- stein, Jane Petry and Bernice Rothenberg. In the last four months, we have lost Gerry Epstein, Molly Karbel and just this week, Ar- lene Pack, all of whom were dedicated and active members of our community, fun neighbors and good friends. We are all diminished by their deaths. We turn our thoughts and prayers to those who are ill. Whether they are listed here in the GEM or choose to remain anonymous, we wish them a return to good health, a speedy and full recovery. Stay warm and safe, our winter-loving friends; enjoy the feel of the cold on your cheeks as the wind blows through the firs. Let the flames in your hearths heat your hands and your face and revel in the ability to feel. Plan your dinners and your holiday celebrations and experience the joy of watching your guests, your families, your friends gladly tightening their bonds with you. Live with pleasure and stay healthy until we all meet again on the Ridge. Happy New Year! Linda Solomon Dear Fellow Hidden Ridgers, As 2011 comes to an end, the Board is sad- dened by the untimely passing of our Vice President, Ar- lene Pack. Ellen Burzichelli will assume the position of Vice President and Jerry Bassik has been appointed as a Director. His immediate job will be to assist Lenny Kir- schenbaum during the winter months. Both Ellen and Jerry will serve out the term until the elections at the end of July 2012. We thank them for stepping up to the plate and serving our community. Here are some of our accomplishments for 2011 and plans for 2012: Pool and Pool Pavilion: A completely new sys- tem consisting of heater, filter and pump was in- stalled this past summer. New chairs to replace the ones stolen were ordered and received. A new water fountain to replace the old broken one was purchased. Plans have been made to paint the pool before filling it in the spring. Walkways: The four year project to convert the blacktop walkways to cement was completed. Reseeding of lawns surrounding the walkways was completed. Clubhouse: A new storage closet for the Social Committee was built. According to a recent in- spection by the Town of Thompson Building De- partment, Code Enforcement Officer, a fire alarm system (to enhance our already existing sprinkler system) and an additional exit (due to the certifi- cate of occupancy capacity numbers) are needed to be installed to bring our building up to the New York State 2002 Fire Code. The fire alarm system and the construction of an additional exit will begin in the spring. The ceiling will be re- painted. (continued on page 13, column 1)

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Jewel of the Catskills

The Hidden Ridge GEM December 2011 Issue 11-06

From the Editor The President’s Message

Dear Fellow Hidden Ridgers,

This was supposed to be the issue where I remind

all of you how wonderful Hidden Ridge can be in the

winter, snuggling by a fire in the living room, watching television

or just relaxing with a good book. As a matter of fact, I am going to

remind you of that. But, Hidden Ridge is a place, only a place.

What makes it unique - special, if I may, is the people who reside

there in any and all seasons. It is the friendships we have made,

even the people with whom we have quarreled or found annoying,

at times, who give Hidden Ridge its “color,” its excitement. In

other words, it is the living experience that makes our community

just that, a community.

This factor isn’t new to any of us. But it warrants recalling at

this poignant time. We are joyful - it is the holiday season. We are

grateful - for our friends and family and, especially, our good

health. We are concerned about our friends and family, our ac-

quaintances and, even those people who we really don’t like, who

are facing illness or troubling times.

So, as we move toward Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa, and the

New Year, 2012, we look forward to celebrations. And, if we are in

good health, we heave a sigh of relief and offer prayers in the

names of those we know who are not so fortunate. And then — we

reflect upon the year just past and all the people whom we have

lost and will miss. At Hidden Ridge this year, we have suffered

some devastating losses. Earlier in the year, we lost Jerry Bern-

stein, Jane Petry and Bernice Rothenberg. In the last four months,

we have lost Gerry Epstein, Molly Karbel and just this week, Ar-

lene Pack, all of whom were dedicated and active members of our

community, fun neighbors and good friends. We are all diminished

by their deaths.

We turn our thoughts and prayers to those who are ill. Whether

they are listed here in the GEM or choose to remain anonymous,

we wish them a return to good health, a speedy and full recovery.

Stay warm and safe, our winter-loving friends; enjoy the feel of

the cold on your cheeks as the wind blows through the firs. Let the

flames in your hearths heat your hands and your face and revel in

the ability to feel. Plan your dinners and your holiday celebrations

and experience the joy of watching your guests, your families, your

friends gladly tightening their bonds with you. Live with pleasure

and stay healthy until we all meet again on the Ridge. Happy New

Year!

Linda Solomon

Dear Fellow Hidden Ridgers,

As 2011 comes to an end, the Board is sad-

dened by the untimely passing of our Vice President, Ar-

lene Pack. Ellen Burzichelli will assume the position of

Vice President and Jerry Bassik has been appointed as a

Director. His immediate job will be to assist Lenny Kir-

schenbaum during the winter months. Both Ellen and

Jerry will serve out the term until the elections at the end

of July 2012. We thank them for stepping up to the plate

and serving our community.

Here are some of our accomplishments for 2011 and

plans for 2012:

Pool and Pool Pavilion: A completely new sys-

tem consisting of heater, filter and pump was in-

stalled this past summer. New chairs to replace

the ones stolen were ordered and received. A

new water fountain to replace the old broken one

was purchased. Plans have been made to paint

the pool before filling it in the spring.

Walkways: The four year project to convert the

blacktop walkways to cement was completed.

Reseeding of lawns surrounding the walkways

was completed.

Clubhouse: A new storage closet for the Social

Committee was built. According to a recent in-

spection by the Town of Thompson Building De-

partment, Code Enforcement Officer, a fire alarm

system (to enhance our already existing sprinkler

system) and an additional exit (due to the certifi-

cate of occupancy capacity numbers) are needed

to be installed to bring our building up to the

New York State 2002 Fire Code. The fire alarm

system and the construction of an additional exit

will begin in the spring. The ceiling will be re-

painted.

(continued on page 13, column 1)

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Page 2 Hidden Ridge GEM . December 2011

Bonnie Siegel President 791-6056 917-969-9646

Ellen Burzichelli V. Pres. 794-7298 954-785-9034

Ed Hertz Secretary 791-7209 561-706-3301

Lenny Kirschenbaum Treasurer 794-3395

Jerry Bassik Director 791-4273

Jill Friedman Director 305-213-4507

Karen Seltzer Director 794-2752 917-861-6291

Hidden Ridge H.O.A.

PO Box 976

Monticello, NY 12701

Patrol/Safety number: 845-794-8180

Clubhouse number: 845-513-5406

Beautification Ellen Burzichelli

Advertising Ed Hertz

Audit Lenny Kirschenbaum

Clubhouse Karen Seltzer/Ed Hertz/

Bonnie Siegel

Cul de Sac Liaisons Jill Friedman

Grievances Bonnie Siegel

Lenny Kirschenbaum

HR GEM Newsletter Jerry Bassik

Insurance Certification Ellen Burzichelli

Insurance Matters Bonnie Siegel

Long Range Planning Bonnie Siegel

Maintenance Ed Hertz,/Bonnie Siegel

Pool & Pool Pavilion Jill Friedman

Safety & Snow Removal Lenny Kirschenbaum

Sales & Rentals Ed Hertz/Ellen Burzichelli

Sanitation & Recycling Lenny Kirschenbaum

Social Committee Karen Seltzer

Website Bonnie Siegel

Check front Bulletin Board or the “News”

menu on the website for dates/times: hiddenridgehoa.org

Wanted: Ads to defray costs of printing the GEM,

such as, business cards, etc.

Prices for ad space in newsletter:

full page $25/issue $125/year

1/2 page $15/issue $ 75/year

1/4 page $10/issue $ 50/year

business card $ 5/issue $ 25/year

Call Linda at 845-791-6056 (May - Oct.)

561-498-9338 (Nov.- Apr.)

Please contact me for the contract form if you need one.

Linda Solomon Editor-in-Chief

Bonnie Siegel Senior Editor

Jerry Bassik Advertising

Sheila Cole Contributing Writers/Photos

Chuck Greenberg

Lenny Kirschenbaum

Peter Morello

Robbie Schecter

Esther Seltzer

Karen Seltzer

Terry Steinberg

If you would like to contribute to the April issue or con-

sider writing a regular byline, please notify the Editor-

in-Chief.

Please send your information to:

Linda Solomon at [email protected]

Important Reminder

Hidden Ridge H.O.A. Committee Liaisons

Upcoming Events

Classifieds

Vice President, Ellen Burzichelli reminds all home-

owners that a current copy of your insurance certifi-

cation is required by our HOA. The forms should in-

dicate home unit number. Handwritten details are un-

acceptable on these documents. Please make sure that

the dates that the policy is in effect are indicated. Some

homeowners will be getting a letter to remind them to

send in their renewed policy information. Send your

certification forms directly to the Hidden Ridge Office,

P.O. Box 976, Monticello, NY 12701.

GEM Staff

2010-2011 Board of Directors

Want to announce something to our com-

munity? Call Linda and place an ad in the

GEM. please call 561-498-9338 or email:

[email protected]

DEADLINE for APRIL ISSUE - Mar. 15

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Page 3 Hidden Ridge GEM . December 2011

Life Cycle Events

December - Birthstone: Turquoise

January - Birthstone: Garnet

February - Birthstone: Amethyst

March - Birthstone: Aquamarine

12-04 Paul Neiger

12-06 Lucille Rowen

12-06 Max Rubin

12-09 Tiffany Franco

12-12 Brad Silber

12-14 Michael Cserhalmi

12-14 Sara Schleider

12-15 Sy Seltzer

12-16 Keith Marcus

12-17 Florence Sachs

12-20 Shirley Asch

12-20 Karen Seltzer

12-24 Jeff Lynn

12-29 Espi Turetsky

01-01 Irving Weiss

01-04 Chuck Greenberg

01-04 Lois Mondschein

01-07 Barry Block

01-11 Helene Schulman

01-15 Miriam Marder

01-16 Allan Meyers

01-17 Alex Ilchenko

01-18 Myra Gluck

01-19 Rhoda Ludwig

01-19 Myrna Want

01-19 Milton Kopelman

01-20 Joe Abramowitz

01-21 Sam Glaser

01-24 Sam Schleider

01-25 George List

01-31 Mindy Hirsch

01-31 Andrea Goldstein

02-01 Audrey Fox

02-04 Norman Sadowsky

02-08 Corinne Needleman

02-09 Rita Moskowitz

02-11 Erica Sadowsky

02-12 Sam Iselin

02-14 Peter Levy

02-15 Lenny Keusch

02-19 Danny Smith

02-19 Karl Levy

02-20 Bonnie Siegel

02-21 Randi Berkowitz

02-27 Dotty Levine

02-27 Marcia Rose

03-01 Ruth Shifman

03-02 Joyce Wetter

03-04 Stan Want

03-09 Gloria Cserhalmi

03-09 Gloria Klar

03-09 Murray Seid

03-10 Bob Turetsky

03-11 Ed Hertz

03-15 Fred Hirsch

03-16 Judith Stein

03-20 Jani Cooperberg

03-20 Lee Simon

03-20 Warren Berkowitz

03-22 Shirley Firsker

03-22 David Rashkin

03-24 Barbara Mark

03-25 Isabel Streisand

03-26 Robin Neiger

03-26 Marsha Wilkins

03-28 Senta Bar

Dec. 21 Dec. 25

Jan. 1

Feb. 20 Mar. 17 Jan. 16

* 11-15 Mindy & Fred Hirsch

12-04 Myra & Joe Gluck

12-09 Charney &Chuck Greenberg

12-09 Esther & Sy Seltzer

12-13 Isabel & Warren Streisand

12-20 Beverly & Sam Iselin

12-20 Helen & Sol Klein

12-22 Julia & Ilya Glaz

12-25 Harriet & Milton Kopelman

01-09 Iris & Jeff Lynn

01-12 Espi & Bob Turetsky

01-13 Yetta & Morton Lynch

02-09 Selma & Murray Seid

02-16 Gloria & Ira Glick

02-25 Adrienne & Allan Meyers

02-17 Audrey & Charles Fox

03-02 Evelyn & Joe Abramowitz

03-06 Jani & Arthur Cooperberg

03-13 Sara & Sam Schleider

Happy Anniversary

Happy Birthday

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Aquarius

(Jan. 20– Feb. 18)

Pisces

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Aries

(Mar. 20-Apr. 19)

In Memoriam We offer condolences to:

The family and friends of

Gerry Epstein

~

Molly Karbel

~

Arlene Pack all of whom were cherished and significant

members of our community

and to

Ruth and Larry Shifman on the passing of Ruth’s

brother, David

May their memories be for a blessing.

SPECIAL GEMS

Mazol Tov to

Howard Sachs & Jessica Astrof

on their 10/2/11

engagement from their parents , Jack and Florence

Sachs

03-29 Helen Press

03-31 Julia Glaz

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Page 4 Hidden Ridge GEM . December 2011

Dining and Entertainment

Robbie’s

Recipes

Before she died, Arlene Pack shared two of her best

recipes with Linda who asked Arlene if she could include

them here in the GEM. Arlene graciously offered not only

these two recipes, but said she would send more once she

was home in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, Arlene didn’t have

a chance to send those recipes; but, we hope her daughter

will generously share her mother’s recipes with us, her

friends.

Arlene’s Delicious Chocolate Peanut Brittle

Ingredients:

1 pkg. Nestlé's milk chocolate

1 pkg. Reese’s peanut butter chips

1 small can salted cocktail peanuts

Directions:

Place wax paper on a cookie sheet. Melt the chocolate

chips in a glass bowl in the microwave (approximately

1 minute). Stir and continue microwaving for another

30 seconds or so until the chocolate is melted.

Put in 2 handfuls of the peanuts and mix until peanuts

are completely coated in chocolate.

Pour onto the wax paper and spread very thinly across

the entire cookie sheet.

Melt the peanut butter chips as with the chocolate.

Add 2 handfuls of peanuts to the melted peanut butter

chips and mix until completely coated.

Pour on top of the chocolate on the cookie sheet.

Again, spread over the entire chocolate, marbleizing as

you go, but layer as thinly as possible.

Refrigerate until the ―brittle‖ is hard and break up into

pieces.

Arlene’s Famous Noodle Pudding Soufflé

Ingredients:

4 large eggs

1 C sugar

1 stick Smart Balance Original buttery spread,

Softened

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 pt. (1 C) sour cream (regular)

2 tsp. vanilla

1/3 of 1 lb. pkg. fine noodles (2 C dry) (Penn Dutch,

or Man echewitz)

2 large handfuls of raisins, soaked in hot water and

drained

Directions:

Cook noodles and drain according to pkg. directions.

Beat eggs and sugar together and place in a bowl.

Grease pan. (Perfect pan is 2 3/4 quart casserole pan.)

Add vanilla, then margarine, cream cheese and sour

cream to bowl and whip well. Add raisins and place in

pan. Cook for 1 hour at 350o.

Thanks, Arlene, every time we use these recipes, we

will think of you!

submitted by Robbie Schecter

For the holiday season, here is a great champagne

punch recipe and a delicious treat!

Champagne Punch

Ingredients: ½ gal. fruit punch

1 liter bottle ginger ale

1 bottle champagne

1 qt. rainbow sherbet

fresh strawberries, trimmed and cut in half

Directions: Mix all ingredients together in large punch bowl

That's it!

When Jenn & Steve were quite young, we often

visited with my parents in Florida. The kids were

always happy to see their grandparents, but after a

quick hello, they ran two doors down to Aunt

Gilda's (my father's sister) house knowing she had

made a fresh batch of the following:

Aunt Gilda's Rocky Road Fudge

Ingredients: 3 (12 oz.) packages semi-sweet chocolate morsels

2 (14 oz.) cans sweetened condensed milk (NOT

evaporated milk)

8 ounces of chopped walnuts

3 tsp. vanilla extract

2 T margarine

1 (10oz.) bag miniature marshmallows

Directions:

In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt morsels

with condensed milk and margarine.

Stir in remaining ingredients.

Spread evenly into waxed paper-lined 13x9x2-inch

pan.

Chill 2 hours.

Turn fudge onto cutting board and peel off waxed

paper.

Cut into squares.

Enjoy!!

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When Gerry and Ruth bought their unit in Hidden

Ridge, they loved it. Gerry served Hidden Ridge in

many ways. He was a Board Director/Treasurer for

several years and continued to offer his assistance as

an accountant to the subsequent treasurers. He also

pitched in wherever he could, helping to make Hidden

Ridge a wonderful place to live. We will all miss his

wonderful smile and always cheerful disposition. Our

condolences go out to both his family and his friends.

Bonnie Siegel

Page 5 Hidden Ridge GEM . December 2011

Get Well Wishes

Irving Allen

Arlene Barocas

Shirley Firsker

Rabbi Sam Glaser

Lou Kind

Dave Rashkin

Jack and Howard Sachs

Shirley Siegel

Wishing all a full and speedy recovery

For Arlene

At my first pool party at

Hidden Ridge, I tasted a won-

derful noodle kugel. A neighbor

heard me raving about the

kugel. "Oh that's Arlene Pack's

kugel,‖ she said. "She makes

the best dishes."

Party after party, I would

watch for Arlene's dishes.

I would nudge people away to get at her delicious

treats.

I would feel so happy to taste whatever Arlene

made. Now I feel so sad that Arlene has passed.

She was a giver in all ways. Her heart was always

open. She was a lover of all of us; and she brought

a taste of joy and pleasure to all who knew her.

Sheila Cole

She showed her love in one of the most basic

ways. She would bake for us. Arlene took the time to

know what people liked and then she would dig into

her recipes and make the dish that would please. I

won’t enjoy another birthday without thinking about

her peach cobbler. She knew it was my favorite so

that is what she made for me for my birthday. It was

also the way Arlene would say ―thank you.‖ If you

did her a kindness, she would repay with something

wonderful and yummy.

I guess it is because she was a ―mommy‖ first. She

had raised her 5 children almost by herself; she had

been widowed early. We all became the extensions of

that family who lived so far away in Milwaukee,

Wisconsin. Arlene catered to us with her baked

goods, enhancing our Saturday pool party table, our

pot luck dinner desserts, and those private parties she

attended, never once without one of her famous pies,

cakes or kugels.

But Arlene was more than her recipes. From the

time she became active on the Social Committee,

there was never a job too difficult for her to do. She

volunteered enthusiastically and made life easier for

all. Thanks, Arlene, and know you will be missed.

Linda Solomon

Gerry Epstein I must take some moments

to reflect on one of the people

I will personally miss very

much. Gerry Epstein has been

my ―Bingo partner‖ for these

past couple of years. He would

bring his wife, Ruth, into the

Clubhouse, get her situated and then join me on the

stage. Once there, he was in charge of ―shaking the

balls‖ while I would call the numbers. At the break,

my husband, Mike, would distribute the ice cream to

all the Bingo participants. And when he could, Gerry

would help. Last year was difficult for us because

Gerry was ill and not available to make our Bingo

night so pleasant. However, once he came back home

to us, he once again participated in all of our social

activities that he could. He was looking forward to

his knee surgery, hoping it would help him get

around better and be an even stronger husband for

Ruth. He will be missed by one and all.

Karen Seltzer

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Page 6 Hidden Ridge GEM December 2011

THANK YOU, BOYS by Peter Morello

even fifty-eight PM... Mario Borelli was running as fast as

he could. He had only to run about three blocks more, but

after just the first block, he was already winded. He knew

he had to pace himself better if he was going to get home in time

without having to rest. Mario began to appreciate the condition-

ing of athletes whose events involved any kind of running. How

could those guys run so far so fast? Were these guys horses, or

what? Wow, Mario realized he must be out of shape for a 12

year old and had better do some conditioning soon. He was too

young to be so old.

He lived in what is known as the ―Little Italy‖ section of the

Bronx which also goes by the name of Belmont, named after one

of the streets in the neighborhood. Belmont was originally the

name of the estate owned by the Lorillard family, the cigarette

company that bore its name, which had previously occupied a

bluff in the neighborhood and since the early 1900’s, was the

home of Saint Barnabas Hospital. This heavily Italian neighbor-

hood was at its peak in the 40’s and 50’s, home to some 50,000

Italians, many of whom along with their children were either

born in Italy or were first generation Italian-Americans. Mario,

on the other hand, was second generation and never thought of

living anywhere else. This was his universe.

Mario had a strong sense of Italian identity even if he could-

n’t speak the language, other than for the few useful curse words

that helped him through some though times in the streets, and

showed the world that, in addition to his very Italian face, the

few words he knew left no doubt about his heritage.

Mario had walked these blocks many times before having

lived in this neighborhood all of his twelve years and not having

had the opportunity to visit much of anywhere else save perhaps

the ―Bronx Riviera,‖ Orchard Beach. Passing the tenements on

Crotona Avenue, he would always think about all the people who

must have lived in these buildings going back to the early part of

the 20th century; people he never knew who were long dead and

buried and whose whose children more than likely had moved

away to so-called greener pastures like Long Island and southern

Westchester County or even, heaven forbid, New Jersey. He

never could quite understand why anyone would want to leave

such a fun neighborhood with all the characters it contained.

After all, what was so special about owning your own home any-

way? You have to do everything yourself, like paint the inside

and outside, clean your gutters, mow your lawn, buy your own

oil and even rake your own leaves. And God forbid you were

hungry at night; where are you going to find a store that you

could walk to instead of having to use your car? Try doing that

on a cold winter’s night. Living in an apartment you never had to

do half of those things plus the building came with its own super-

intendent. O.K., maybe the super in Mario’s building, Mr.

Delfino, wasn’t much of a super, but at least it was better than

doing everything yourself. This way, you at least had time to do

other important things like wash your car and spend more time

with the fellas.

As he passed 2308 Crotona Avenue he couldn’t help but

think of some of the people that resided in his tenement at 730

Garden Street, some of whom could have come right out of a

Dickens novel. On the second floor were the Solano’s who knew

a thing or two about budgeting. When the gasman would come

to read the gas meter once a month, it was not that unusual for

Joan Solano to realize that she didn’t have enough money to pay

her past due account so she would run into her bedroom, open

the window and climb down the fire escape to her good friend

two floors below, Tina Spinelli. Once Joan was in such a hurry to

avoid the gasman that she forgot to take her two-year-old son,

Dante, with her and didn’t realize until she returned a half hour

later that she had left him behind. After all, anyone could make

such a mistake when you’re in a hurry and you have nine kids.

Her husband, Frank, always thought he gave his wife sufficient

funds to run the house and had no knowledge of her legerdemain

in avoiding the gasman. It wasn’t unusual for Joan to be leaving

a restaurant one step behind Frank and when she was sure he

wouldn’t turn around, she would take some of the tip he left and

slip it into her pocket. Frank was a factory worker who appreci-

ated the efforts of the working man and believed in rewarding

hard work and good service. Joan believed in that as well, but

she felt she needed the money a heck of a lot more than the wait-

ress.

Then there were the Dellagrosso’s. Mike drove a cab for ten

hours a day and came home only to find his dear wife Dina had-

n’t done one bit of housework. No matter in what state he last

saw the apartment in the morning, that’s exactly the condition it

was in when he came home in the evening. Dina hadn’t worked a

day in her life and her neighbors swore she would live until she

was well past a hundred since Mike was the poor soul who did

all the housework when he got home. Dina felt that now that her

two children were grown and out of the house, she could enjoy

the rest of her life even if it meant ruining her husband’s. She

was short and rotund with greasy, stringy, unkempt hair and al-

ways wore a housedress and stockings that hung around her an-

kles. The only way Mike could come home to a clean house was

to do all the housework himself after his shift ended. Dina, on the

other hand, would cook. She loved to eat and knew that she

would never have to do the dishes and only had to be a consumer

and not a worker. The two favorite things she loved to do besides

eating were watching soap operas on television and going to the

race track. From twelve o’clock until seven when her husband

came home, she was engrossed in some such program on TV and

had no desire to ruin her perfect record of sitting on the sofa all

day getting up only to go to the bathroom or satiate her prodi-

gious appetite.

Dina had great timing for a person who never followed the

clock as each program ran into the other and you could set your

watch according to when ―The Edge of Night‖ would come on.

She had a habit of visiting the neighbors just when they were

trying to cook dinner or do housework and she would sit and chit

chat making sure never to miss the beginning of any of what she

referred to as ―my stories‖ on television.

One story Mario particularly liked was when Dina was visit-

ing her neighbor across the hall, Anne Cavetelli, who on this

particularly day was in no mood for Dina or any of her mindless

chatter. Anne told Dina to follow her throughout the apartment

as she went about her cleaning routine and Dina dutifully fol-

lowed all the while droning on about some boring topic. Well,

when they got to the rear bedroom, Anne gave a mighty tug on

the cord to the venetian blind turning her head to the side simul-

taneously and letting all the weeks of accumulated dust go right

(continued on page 7)

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(continued from page 6)

in Dina’s face. Dina coughed, hacked and sneezed her way out of

the apartment as Anne profusely apologized while following her

to the door. Once the door was closed and Anne was safely alone,

she let out a hearty laugh that sounded like feeding time at the

zoo.

Living directly below the Dellagrosso’s was the Bruno family.

Pasquale and Josephine had five children with the oldest and

youngest separated by some 18 years. Pasquale was certainly the

one in charge. He was a short gruff man who worked in construc-

tion as a laborer and Josephine worked in the cafeteria of P.S. 32,

the same school all her five children had attended and the same

school Mario was attending as did his older brother John and

their mother Lydia and all of his aunts and uncles on his mother’s

side of the family. Josephine was two inches taller than Pasquale

but knew better than to argue with him. When it came to the chil-

dren, Josephine had a soft spot that was absent from Pasquale.

Although Pasquale loved his children very much, he was a strict

disciplinarian who was quick with his hands if the children mis-

behaved and expected much from his only son, Paul. Unfortu-

nately, Pasquale was let down when he discovered that Paul in-

tended to marry a girl that was one quarter Puerto Rican. What

did he expect - that she would use tomato sauce on rice and

beans? Besides, he never could quite figure out which quarter of

her was Puerto Rican. Mario particularly enjoyed Pasquale’s gift

of gab and his love of hard work and his preaching about honesty

and earning one’s keep in the world by putting in an honest day’s

work. He admired Pasquale to the point that he wished they were

related by blood instead of just friends and frequently compared

him to his own introspective father, Joe, who sometimes was so

engrossed in his food at the dinner table that he frequently wasn’t

even aware that he was being spoken to.

Lydia Borelli, Mario’s mother, was a kind-hearted and gre-

garious lady who was meant to be the cross bearer of the family,

balancing the full load of the cooking, cleaning and shopping.

Although Joe loved Lydia very much, his Sicilian heri-

tage provided him with enough of a sense of male superiority,

that he settled into a pattern of "not appreciating" his wife over

the course of their nineteen year marriage. Whenever the least

opposition was present from Lydia or his boys, he pushed his

advantage in a time and place that accepted this practice as the

norm. Lydia too, loved Joe and accepted him for what he was and

realized all the signs of Joe’s present behavior were there from

the time they began dating. In fact, Lydia’s father never liked Joe

from the time he became aware of Joe’s aversion for work except

when a camera was pointed at him. Then he would doff his shirt,

pick up one of his father’s spades, and begin ―working‖ in his

father’s garden.

As Mario came within fifty yards of Garden Street, his lungs

felt as if they could not move anymore air after having carried

him the five blocks from his friend James’ apartment where he

had spent the afternoon listening to records. This being February,

the frigid air needed to be warmed considerably as it entered his

nostrils and before it reached his lungs but because of the amount

needed to sustain his rapid pace, it didn’t have time to be prop-

erly warmed and this resulted in a terrible ache in his chest. He

endured, realizing that in just a few minutes, what his older

brother John promised would be an event not to be forgotten, was

about to begin and he wanted to be a part of it.

Mario had a lot of love and respect for John who was five

years older. John was a good brother who shared a lot with others

and whose love of rock music had rubbed off on Mario. Mario

would share John’s tastes in music with his own friends and in-

troducing them to whatever John liked. Tonight would be no dif-

ferent and in fact, would represent a life-long love affair for

Mario.

Just as Mario rounded the corner from Crotona Avenue to

Garden Street, for some strange reason his thoughts turned to

John F. Kennedy and how the nation was still in a state of mourn-

ing after his assassination less than three months earlier. The im-

ages of John John saluting his father’s casket that he had watched

on television and the stoicism of Jacqueline and her graciousness

under unbelievably difficult circumstances as she appeared under

the microscope of a nation, had become branded into Mario’s

mind and he was sure those images would never leave his con-

sciousness.

The front door of the building was in sight on the right about

100 feet away. Mario slowed slightly to glance at his watch.

Eight o’clock. He’s late. Would he miss them? How important

was it to catch the whole thing anyway? At least he knew what

they looked like having seen a series of photos John had shown

him and some of the cousins on Christmas day six weeks earlier.

He was fascinated by their look and had even heard them on the

radio and was perhaps even more fascinated by their unusual

sound and accents. Parents being parents didn’t really approve,

but many soon would. This was just the beginning and things

would change over time.

Mario’s parents moved to this building right after they were

married in 1945. The building was at best a tenement with 20

apartments plus an additional one for the super and was con-

structed in 1913 when large portions of the north Bronx were still

farmland. Lydia called the apartment a ―railroad‖ apartment be-

cause when you opened the front door, you could see clear

through to the other end of the apartment where one of the bed-

room windows was. The apartment had only three rooms forcing

Joe and Lydia to sleep in the living room on a convertible sofa.

Mario shared the one large bedroom with John and all four

shared two closets located in the bedroom causing the Borelli

family to rely on large pieces of furniture for storing clothing.

Exhausted and breathing heavily to the point of gulping air,

Mario entered his building, hesitated for several seconds to catch

his breath and continued running up the entry stairs, through the

second door, down the hall, turning right and leaping up the stairs

to his apartment on the second floor. As he approached the sec-

ond flight of stairs, he still could detect the faint smell of Italian

perfume that had been much stronger at around eleven o’clock

that morning—tomato sauce. Every Sunday morning the build-

ing’s air would be suffused with the pleasant smell of garlic and

oregano as many of the women would be preparing the day’s

sauce for the afternoon meal, some pasta dish with an accompani-

ment of meat. Standing in front of his door, and completely out

of breath, Mario fumbled for his keys and after what seemed like

well over a minute, inserted his key into the cylinder and turned it

to open the lock. He hastily closed the door behind him and ran

straight down the hallway to the living room. Looking to his right

where the television was, he saw John sitting on the floor with his

back against the sofa and his legs stretched out in front of him,

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Joyce & Jack Bragin 123 Drive

Muriel Franco & daughters 19 Drive

Nan Kristt 146 Drive

Welcome to our New Neighbors

Wishing all of our Hid-den Ridge family a joyous

Holiday Season. GEM Staff

(continued from page 7)

reclining on the sofa facing the television with a cigarette

in his mouth. His mom had just come out of the bedroom

and after seeing Mario’s exhaustion said, ―Everything you

do is the last minute. Sure, you had to rush home. It was so

important for you to see them and now you’re three min-

utes late.‖

―Couldn’t you cut it any closer?‖ John remarked with

calm seriousness. Not a word from his dad who was too

busy with his cigarette.

Mario didn’t utter a word. Instead he looked at the TV

and right at that moment he saw a close up of Ed Sullivan

and heard the words that would change musical history for-

ever. ―Ladies and gentlemen, from Liverpool England, here

they are, The Beatles!‖

My report below is meant to provide you

with information that will be helpful as you plan your

finances as well as give disclosure about Hidden

Ridge’s funds.

As of November 30, 2011, we have $152,500 in all of

our accounts. With the season being over, due to

payroll reductions, we will be amassing funds over

the winter months.

The Board has kept the monthly maintenance for

2012 at $300 per month, the same as last year. New

voucher booklets are enclosed for all homeowners.

You are reminded that in order to avoid a late

charge, all monies are due by the 15th of the month.

Several of our homeowners have taken advantage of

online banking, setting up a payment plan for their

maintenance with their financial banking institution.

Just make sure when you set this up that the memo/

account section indicates your Hidden Ridge ad-

dress.

Anyone who is more than 60 days in arrears will be

referred to our lawyers. Additional charges (legal

and interest) will be added to your accrual. And

anyone living in that unit will not be permitted to use

the public facilities until fees are paid.

Have a wonderful New Year. Stay warm and healthy.

Hidden Ridge Telephone Directory

In preparation for the new telephone directory for

2012, a form is included ON THE BACK OF THIS

NEWSLETTER. While all information is kept con-

fidential by the board as per the request of each

homeowner, the telephone directory of Hidden Ridge

telephones numbers is distributed. Therefore, if you

do want information published on the directory for

others to see/use, such as, alternative addresses, tele-

phone numbers and/or email address, you must so

indicate on the form. Otherwise, that information

will not be published. EVERYONE, PLEASE RE-

TURN A NEW FORM EVEN IF YOU HAVE

DONE SO BEFORE. Thank you.

BOARD NEWS

The Board is requesting that EVERYONE

complete the form on the back of this issue of the

GEM and return it to our office no later than Feb-

ruary 15, 2012. We will distribute the updated direc-

tory in late spring/early summer. All residents will be

included (owners and renters). Thank you for your co-

operation.

Our Maintenance crew is now on winter hiatus and

will return in April 2012 to begin preparing Hidden

Ridge for another beautiful summer season.

Winter residents my contact Lenny Kirschenbaum,

Ed Hertz or Bonnie Siegel if there are any pertinent

issues to be addressed before they return.

The Treasurer’s Report

Renter’s Corner

Vincent Sano 51 Terrace

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Honoring Our Own

Karl Levy

You will recall that in our last issue, we honored Senta

Bar as she became a nonagenarian this year. I was unable

to separate her story from that of her good friend and

“beau,” Karl Levy. Now, it is time to tell you Karl’s story.

This is a man who has known hard work and, through his

work efforts, he has survived - the Holocaust, 3½ years in a

concentration camp; beginning a new career, over and

over; the loss of a dear wife. Karl Levy is a survivor and it

is a pleasure to tell the story of this gentle and kind man.

By the time the Nazis destroyed so much of the Jewish

spirit during Kristalnacht, Karl had already been interned in

a concentration camp. His father was able to make arrange-

ments for him to be released. But, Karl’s newfound freedom

came attached to a condition - he had to leave Germany

within 6 months. Karl did leave Germany for Belgium and

then to England, across the canal to a transition camp, await-

ing his opportunity to come to the United States.

During this time in England, Karl worked for the British

Army in the area of audio technology. He spent time on the

Isle of Man and in Glasgow before eventually being sent to

Canada. His best friend through all of this traumatic time

was sent to Australia when Karl went to Canada and, alas,

he never saw him again.

Coming to Canada was not coming to the ―Promised

Land‖ for Karl. Actually he was interned in a camp for Ger-

mans, the Canadians not discriminating between the perse-

cuted Jews of Germany and Nazis. But Karl, true to his per-

sona, worked hard for the Canadian army while in camp and

was asked by a member of the Canadian parliament to work

for the war effort. And so, Karl was shipped back to Eng-

land where he would work, make friends and find his future.

His first job was with the Eveready Battery Company. He

had made friends at the International Labor Office and lived

with other Jewish refugees in a commune-like setting. They

shared living space, meals and any means of getting through

the war.

It was at a particular restaurant where they would gather

and grab a bite and share news that he and his other Bohe-

mian comrades would spend their evenings. It was there

that Karl met Johanna, a friend of the cashier. Johanna asked

Karl to print their newsletter and she offered her help. Their

first real date was on Pearl Harbor Day and they became a

couple very quickly. However, Johanna had her principles

and she wouldn’t live with Karl unless they were married.

Unfortunately, Karl was not yet 21 and had no one in Eng-

land to vouch for him or to stand up for him, so, they had to

wait for a short while.

They were married on March 28, 1942. and almost im-

mediately began a family because they believed and they

saw that war or no war, children had to be born and that life

had to continue. Their son, Peter, was born in 1943. During

the Blitz, the three of them would pull their bedding down

to the subway and, with other Londoners, sleep right there.

At first, Karl continued working at Eveready, which he

describes as a ―dirty‖ job. Then he started working with an

electrical contractor, manufacturing plastic articles. Soon

Karl was asked to take over the factory and, after 3 to 4

years, he was the manager/engineer of the plastic manufac-

turing company. He did well, and by the end of the War, he

was providing a nice apartment with furnishings and a big

radio for Johanna and Peter. He even invented a cigarette

holder that ejected the cigarette without yellowing one’s

fingers!

Shortly after the War, Karl became aware of an anti-

Semitic climate developing in London. He did not want to

go through that again after Germany, so he looked for a way

to come to America with his family. His sister, who had

emigrated to the US already, and one of the Jewish organi-

zations helped with the passage.

The Levy’s came to America and Karl had to ―start from

scratch‖ to earn a living for his wife and child. Like most

immigrants, they first lived with family. An aunt took them

in and they were happy to live with her and his sister and her

husband (whom Karl says was the nicest person in the fam-

ily). He was an Italian who loved Caruso and Strauss. They

lived with his sister for 3 1/2 years and then decided it was

time to leave. He and his brother-in-law bought a two-family

home in Brooklyn and there, Peter went to local and good

schools.

Karl worked many jobs after coming to America. He

worked hard and each time he shifted positions or compa-

nies, he worked himself up and did well. Sometimes things

or people who had their own agenda made it difficult for

him to stay, so he would move on until finally, he finally got

a position in a lab as an engineer, the job he always wanted.

Johanna and Karl wanted to increase the family, but they

were unfortunately unable to have more children. Although

disappointed, they resigned themselves to being the proud

parents of their only son, Peter. Peter married a lovely

woman, Sandy, whom Karl calls his ―daughter‖ not his

―daughter-in-law.‖

When Karl retired at 65, they bought their Hidden Ridge

home. He and his ―Hanna‖ enjoyed a few years of retire-

ment. Then, Hanna began to have symptoms of dementia

and over time developed Alzheimer’s Disease. When he

could no longer care for her himself, Karl put Hanna in a

nursing home near their Florida residence and visited her

every day that he could. Hanna died after 3 1/2 years in the

nursing home and Karl went down to Florida to lay her to

rest.

Even before the end, Karl experienced some lonely

times. He shared those feelings with his friend, Senta, who

had also been widowed. So, when Karl returned to Hidden

Ridge after the funeral, Senta called and invited him to come

for breakfast. And the rest, they say, is history.

If you want to know how the rest of the story turned out,

go back and read the September 2011 issue of the GEM!

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HIDDEN RIDGE ON TOUR!

Esther Seltzer, our very own “tour

guide” has been hard at work finding

tours that we might enjoy during the 2012 spring/summer

season. Please read what she has to say and reply as

directed.

To all my fellow Hidden Ridgers - before we

know it, 2012 will be upon us and spring will soon

follow. Many of you have expressed an interest in

some bus trips since the success of our trip to Mohe-

gan Sun last June.

It’s really not too soon to plan because a lot goes

into this. I have gotten a few trips worked out with

Diamond Tours, who specialize in group bus tours.

What I need to know is quite simple. How many of

you would be interested in a short 2 or 3 day trip?

And, which trips interest you the most? We are aim-

ing for sometime in June. We need a minimum of

30 people for any trip. View the descriptions of the

three trips below and complete the form to let us

know if we can start reserving one of these trips for

Hidden Ridge. Remember - ALL GUESTS,

FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE WELCOME TO

JOIN US ON ANY OF THESE TRIPS, SO

SPREAD THE WORD! We are asking you to return

the form by January 30th. The April issue of the

GEM will contain the results of this survey and the

information you will need to reserve for your tour.

Thank you. Esther Seltzer

Trip #1 Atlantic City $195

(2012 price per person double occupancy)

Motor Coach Transportation—video and rest-

room equipped

2 nights lodging in Atlantic City hotel

3 meals (2 breakfasts and 1 dinner - 2nd dinner

can be purchased for $17)

$20 Casino bonus

Gaming and sightseeing in Atlantic City

Trip #2 Foxwoods and Newport $215

(2011 price per person double occupancy)

Motor Coach Transportation—video and rest-

room equipped

3 days/2 nights in Two Trees Inn and Foxwoods

4 meals (2 breakfasts and 2 dinners

Guided tour of Newport including a visit to a

mansion

Visit to the Mohegan Sun Casino Resort

Trip #3 Boston $229

(2011 price per person double occupancy)

Motor Coach Transportation—video and rest-

room equipped

2 nights lodging at a Boston area hotel

4 meals (2 breakfasts and 2 dinners)

Guided tour of historical city of Boston

Visit to john F. Kennedy Presidential Library

and Museum

Guided Tour of Lexington and Concord

Visit to famous Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market

place

Visit to Cambridge home of Harvard University

HIDDEN RIDGE ON TOUR

Survey

Please complete this form and return to the GEM editor,

Linda Solomon at 6675 Overland Drive, Delray Beach, FL

33484 by January 30, 2012. You may also email it to bons-

[email protected] as an attachment. Please check the box if

you would definitely go on this trip if it is the one chosen.

Indicate the number preference for each trip on the line.

Example: □ 3 Trip # 1 Atlantic City)

□ Trip # 1 Atlantic City

□ Trip # 2 Foxwoods and Newport

□ Trip # 3 Boston

Comments:

NAME:

# of travelers

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Social Committee

submitted by Karen Seltzer

Here we are in the last month of the year already!

I cannot believe how fast the year has flown. First, I

want to wish all of you a happy and healthy New

Year. Our summer flew by because we all had fun -

there were many activities in which we could partici-

pate and all of our Clubhouse events were a great

success.

As much as I look forward to the Summer of

2012, I am thinking of the two people whom I will

miss - Gerry Epstein and Arlene Pack. Both Gerry

and Arlene left an indelible imprint upon Hidden

Ridge, and, especially, my life.

Gerry, my ―Bingo partner‖ made it so much eas-

ier for me on Tuesday nights. Actually, I joined him

in leading Bingo when he once asked for assistance.

With the two of us mixing the balls and calling the

numbers, this was fun. I will miss him up there next

to me when I call the numbers next summer.

Arlene became a member of the Social Club at

the time when we began to really organize our Satur-

day night functions. She volunteered to come in

early for setup and was one of the first to assist with

the cleanup. She would assist in the setting up of

special functions and she would sit at the door with

Linda on Saturday nights, taking money for the 50-

50 raffle. She did all of these things graciously. Her

desserts at the pool parties and for our Pot Luck din-

ners were always a great addition. I will sorely miss

Arlene and her helpful ways.

Next, I want to thank Eddie Erlich, our ―Glad and

Sad‖ (formerly known as the Sunshine Committee)

Liaison to the Social Committee. He has picked up

the slack and been very helpful in communicating

news to the Board. If you have any news to share

with the community, please contact Eddie at 718-

846-6516/845-796-7055; cell 917-509-2278 or email

him at [email protected].

On January 30th some of the Social Committee

and Board members will be reviewing available tal-

ent for our Saturday night shows. If you have any

ideas for activities or entertainment, please send

them to me. We will be having a Social Committee

meeting here in Florida sometime in the Spring, be-

fore we return to Hidden Ridge.

Again, Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Joy-

ous Kwanzaaa and a HEALTHY New Year!

Monday/Wednesday Night

Canasta Tournament Weekly Winners

Sept. 5 Sept. 7 Sept. 12 Karen Seltzer Sol Klein Sol Klein

Linda Solomon Marcia Rose Meryl Miles

Arlene Pack Jeff Lynn Warren Streisand

Fran Zatz Penny Schatten Penny Schatten

Warren Streisand Karen Seltzer

Sept. 14 Sept. 19 Sept. 26

Thelma Friedenthal Lee Simon Espi Turetsky

Helene Schulman Lena Rubin Bob Turetsky

Warren Streisand Linda Solomon Warren Streisand

Marcia Rose Karen Seltzer Linda Solomon

Oct. 3 Oct. 5 Oct. 10

Warren Streisand Warren Streisand Isabel Streisand

Fran Zatz Espi Turetsky Warren Streisand

Esther Seltzer Isabel Streisand Iris Lynn

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Winners of 50-50 Raffles:

September 3 Ellen Burzichelli

September 4 Helen Klein

Home for Rent

in

Beautiful

Hidden Ridge

Beautiful 2 bedroom/2 bathroom unit in

the middle of our lovely community. Base-

ment, enclosed porch, new mattress in the

master suite and no steps. Enjoy an active

clubhouse, a heated pool, and the camara-

derie of a fun-loving community!

If you or your friend (s)

are interested, please call:

Barbara: 917-502-7929

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HOMEOWNERS!

If you are planning to rent your unit for any time dur-

ing 2012, please contact Ed Hertz since he is trying to

compile a comprehensive list of units for rent so that he

can share the information with potential renters.

561-706-3301

Halloween at the Ridge

2011 For those of you who do not have computer access, we

thought we would show you how our neighbors who

reside full time at Hidden Ridge spent their Halloween

this year! Thanks for the photos, Chuck Greenberg.

Page 12 Hidden Ridge GEM December 2011

submitted by Terry Steinberg, Fitness Specialist

Terry wants to remind all of us about our….

STRENGTH TRAINING FOR SENIORS

(50+ YEARS) (previously published December 2010)

During the past 15 years, more and more studies

have demonstrated that resistance strength training at

least 3 times a week (particularly free weights, 3 lbs.,

5 lbs., 8 lbs., 10 lbs.) produces multiple benefits for

senior adults. Here are just a ―sampling‖ of the bene-

fits you can expect from weight training. Remember,

before you begin, check with your physician and learn

basics from a professional exercise/fitness specialist!

1. Minimizing Lean Body Mass Loss - Adults lose

between 5 to 7 pounds of muscle every decade af-

ter age 20! ONLY strength training prevents mus-

cle loss.

2. Maintaining an Active Metabolic Rate - Physically

INACTIVE adults experience a 2-5% reduction in

their basal metabolic rate per decade, which can

equal weight gain.

3. Lowering Body Fat - Research in strength training

has demonstrated a four pound fat loss after 3

months of training, even though the individuals in

the study increased their daily caloric intake by

15% (with healthy foods).

4. Reducing Resting Blood Pressure - Strength train-

ing reduces resting blood pressure an average of

five mm Hg, both systolic and diastolic values,

after 2 months consistent weight training.

5. Improving Glucose Metabolism - Our research has

demonstrated a 23% improvement in glucose

uptake after 4 months of strength training. The

American Diabetes Association states that ―resist-

ance workouts‖ are critical in improving glucose

clearance.

Good luck on your journey of ―pumping iron.‖

And remember, learn proper form and weight toler-

ance before you practice your program.

REMINDER

HIDDEN RIDGE WEB SITE

hiddenridgehoa.org is now up and running! You can go to

our website to see all of the information that you need to

know about Hidden Ridge. All new information is listed in

the drop down menu page, ―News.‖ It will be updated

weekly unless there is an emergency or significant infor-

mation that must be imparted sooner. You can check the

latest date on the bottom of the ―Home‖ page. Other im-

portant information is listed, too. Such as, phone numbers,

responsible persons for committees, etc. located in the

―Contacts‖ menu. We would love to

upload some new photos of Hidden

Ridge. If you would like to see your

favorite Hidden Ridge sites online,

please send the photo to Linda Solomon

at [email protected]. Thanks!

For Your Information

Terry’s Fitness & Health Corner

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Page 13 Hidden Ridge GEM December 2011

(continued from page 1, President’s Message)

Security Cameras: Cameras were installed to moni-

tor the Clubhouse, parking lots, pool deck as well as

the front gate. Hopefully, this will prevent further

burglaries and vandalism.

Parking at the pool and the clubhouse: Addi-

tional handicapped parking spaces were paved

near the pool pavilion. Additional parking

spaces will be added in the parking lot near the

Clubhouse.

Web Site: We are pleased to announce that the

website www.hiddenridgehoa.org is up and

running and is kept current. We hope that you

check it regularly.

Communicating with and about our neighbors:

The Board would like to thank Eddie Erlich for

volunteering to be the point person for life cycle

events- both ―glad and sad‖.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish each and

every one of you Seasons Greetings and a Happy,

Prosperous and Healthy 2012.

Bonnie Siegel

From Robbie Schecter

A dictionary definition of ―friend‖: A person whom

one knows, likes and trusts.

Now the words from Bob Dylan’s “Positively 4th

Street”

You got a lotta nerve

To say you are my friend

When I was down

You just stood there

You got a lotta nerve

To say you gotta helping hand to lend

You just want to be on

The side that’s winning

You say I let you down

You know it’s not like that

If you’re so hurt

Why then don’t you show it.

You say you lost your faith

But that’s not where it’s at

You had no faith to lose

And you know it

I know the reason

That you talk behind my back

I used to be among the crowd

You’re in with

Do you take me for such a fool

To think I’d make contact

With the one who tries to hide

What he don’t know to begin with

You see me on the street

You always act surprised

You say ―How are you,‖ ―Good luck‖

But you don’t mean it

When you know as well as me

You’d rather see me paralyzed

Why don’t you just come out once

And scream it

No, I do not feel that good

When I see the heartbreaks you embrace

If I were a master thief

Perhaps I’d rob them

And now I know you’re dissatisfied

With your position and your place

Don’t you understand

It’s not my problem

I wish that for just one time

You could stand inside my shoes

And just for that one moment

I could be you

Yes, I wish that for just one time

You could stand inside my shoes

You’d know what a drag it is

To see you

―ARE WE ALL LISTENING????‖

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Page 14 Hidden Ridge GEM . December 2011

Call me for nagging little repairs that you’ve

been putting off - painting, plumbing, electrical,

landscape, and general house repairs

Cabinetry or leaky faucets - same precision work

PO Box 366 Cabinetry

White Lake, NY Custom Countertops

845-583-7913 Interior Design

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Local Telephone 845-290-9954

Page AD 5 Hidden Ridge GEM . December 2011

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Page AD 4 Hidden Ridge GEM . December 2011

Lunch Buffet Mon - Sat

$6.25

Dinner Buffet Mon - Thurs

$9.49

Fri - Sat and all day Sunday

$10.49

Beautiful

Hidden Ridge

Home for Sale

Improved home, including full basement,

finished storage attic with pull down lad-

der, an enclosed patio facing a secluded

wooded area and an outdoor porch.

Located on the uppermost level of the de-

velopment: 20 Hidden Ridge Terrace

and is fully furnished, including 3 TV’s

and a computer.

If you or your friend (s) are interested,

please call:

Murray Asch - 954-596-8780

Words to Live By

As we express our gratitude, we must never

forget that the highest appreciation is not to

utter words, but to live by them.

~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy ~

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Page AD 3 Hidden Ridge GEM . December 2011

Sy and Diane Weiss Funeral and Cemetery

Pre-Arrangement Consultants

Serving South Florida Communities [email protected] 754-264-2823 754-264-2822

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Page AD 2 Hidden Ridge GEM . December 2011

249 Main Street, Hurleyville

845-434-7792

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Page AD 1 Hidden Ridge GEM . December 2011

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Hidden Ridge Directory 2012 Information Sheet

Please complete the following form and return it with your maintenance payment. Return this form if there

are any recent changes. Please return this form to the Hidden Ridge office no later than February 15, 2012.

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GEM

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