The Journal of Penn-Kidder, Dec. 2021-Jan. 2022

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Penn Forest supers thank employees by Seth Isenberg

Toy Drive proceeds delivered; thanks to all who gave Members of the Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company along with the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House want to thank everyone who contributed to the recent toy drive, which provided a huge number of toys to the patients and their families using the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.

The project allowed the Fire Company to collect toys and money which was delivered to Philadelphia on Friday, December 10. After delivering almost $600 and a pickup truck full of toys the firemen were treated to a tour of the facilities, which include a modern commercial kitchen that feeds about 200 people each day, and

rooms that accommodate up to 150 families per night. The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House is the world’s first house and at present is the second largest facility. The firemen were extremely pleased to have completed this very rewarding project and again want to thank everyone who donated and helped make the project a success

Happy, Healthy New Year from Ruth & Seth at The Journal of Penn-Kidder

All 11 employees of Penn Forest Township received a Christmas bonus for keeping the township operating through the challenges of 2021. At their December 6 meeting, township supervisors discussed using some of the federal American Rescue funds for a $1,000 bonus, but at supervisor Scott Lignore’s suggestion, agreeing to $2,000 each. The vote was 5-0. Supervisors also funded food for a Christmas party for staff to be held December 10. There was discussion about having it over the noon hour, but after objections were raised about interrupting work it was decided to hold it after work, from 4 to 5 p.m. Five hundred dollars was set aside. At supervisor Judy Knappenberger’s urging, the entire $50,000 budgeted for the Lehighton Ambulance will be forwarded to them without deduction.

Bear Creek Lakes seeking grants

The Bear Creek Lakes Civic Association sent members to the supervisors meeting to discuss their plans to seek grants to fix stormwater runoff problems that are silting up their lake. Water flows from along Route 903 are a particu-

lar concern. Their plans, which are estimated to cost over $400,000, are to construct swales at inflows around their lake to trap sediment. After discussion made it clear that there was to be no cost to the township, supervisors agreed to support any grants that the community finds for the project.

Park workers praised Park volunteers were commended for “the fabulous job” they did with the Christmas tree lighting and other projects. There are some new volunteers for the Park and Recreation committee. As an addition to the agenda later in the meeting, supervisors approved payments of $4,509 to Blue Ridge Services and $5,528 to Verizon for the connection of internet to the park. Getting this done has taken over a year. Knappenberger, whose term ends with the new year, offered to continue to be of help to supervisors, sharing her archives. Regarding the veterans monument, she has some artwork samples of a flag and/or an eagle. Discussion went over what is needed — particularly the number of characters/letters and spaces that will fit in the space on the stone. Supervisors, along with veteran Jim See PENN FOREST, page 2


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