Lake News, January-February 2023

LAKE NEWS

Lake News

January–February 2023

A CANWIN publication

Ruth Isenberg, Editor

Seth Isenberg, Ads / Distribution Publishers

(Continuing the work of founders

Frank Pieri and Mary Farnschlader, 1995 – 2018)

Lake News is published monthly for the enjoyment of Lake Harmony area residents and visitors. Copies are free and are mailed to Lake Harmony box holders. Find additional copies at The Country Peddler and at selected area businesses.

Subscriptions are also available, for $24 by first class mail, or $15 as a PDF via e-mail. Mail your check to CANWIN at 211 Main St., White Haven PA 18661.

E-mail us at lakenewslakeharmony@gmail.com

Call us at 570-215-0204, Seth x1 and Ruth x2

To submit an article or photo, use the above e-mail, or give us a call. Articles may be accepted or rejected. If accepted, they will be edited. Submitted items can be returned by arrangement. Articles appearing in Lake News may not be reprinted without permission of Lake News or CANWIN newspapers. Mailing address is 211 Main St., White Haven PA 18661.

Season of Love

by Ruth Isenberg

Not everyone loves February. It can be cold and stormy, and winter can seem never-ending this month.

So far, this winter hasn’t thrown a lot of heavy weather at us. It’s been cold some days, but only in the teens or lower once or twice. We’ve had snow, but not feet of it, and ice, but not enough to support ice fishing or even ice skating. There have been some strong winds, bringing down branches and a few trees.

That could change. February is often a snowy time in the Poconos. And even though spring starts toward the end of March, that hasn’t prevented the occasional blizzard.

The milder weather hasn’t discouraged visitors from visiting the ski slopes. New lifts at both Jack Frost and Big Boulder are speeding up lines, and skiers seem to be eager to return to the slopes after a couple of years of Covid caution.

Even if you’re not an outdoors person, there is much to love about being indoors at The Lake. Fine food and drink with friends, entertainment and parties, and romantic dinners for two make this both a season of love, and a season to love.

LOCAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Kidder Township Office 570 722-0107

Kidder Township Police

(non-emergency #) 570 722-0192

Lake Harmony Vol. Fire Co.

(non-emergency #) 570 722-8138

Lake Harmony Rescue Squad

(non-emergency #) 570 722-1782

For emergencies, call 911. If you do not live in an area served by 911, call 570 325-9111.

KIDDER TOWNSHIP MEETINGS

Kidder Township Supervisor meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the township building, and unless otherwise noted, begin at 6:30 PM. Notices of special meetings are posted at the township building and advertised Planning meetings are held the 1st Wednesday at 6 PM; Zoning meetings, the last Monday at 6 PM; EAC, the second Wednesday at 7 PM. The public is welcome. Some meetings are being held online due to COVID restrictions.

At Shenanigans

Karaoke in Boomers Fri. & Sat. 9 p.m. -1 a.m.

February 19 – Burn The Jukebox

At Boulder View Tavern

Jan 26- Brian Roder

Jan 27- Erin McClelland

Jan 28- Seize Fire

February 2- Bill Hoffman

3- Tony Alosi

4- Bobby Ventura

9- Erin McClelland

10- Justin Skyler

11- Bill Hoffman

16- Regina Sayles

17- Adam McKinley

18- Timmy Fitz and Mark Nourick

19- Andrew Moses 12:30-3:30 p.m.

23- Andrew Tirado

24- Erin McClelland

25- Tom Acker

Entertainers from 6 to 9 p.m. except as noted

At Mauch Chunk Opera House

Doors open at 7, shows at 8 unless noted

January 27 The Gathering Gloom & Caligula

Blushed - Music of The Cure & The Smiths

January 28 Us And Floyd (The Pink Floyd

Experience)

February 3-The Stranger (Music of Billy Joel)

10-The Weeklings (Music of the Beatles and more)

11-Dancin’ Machine (9-piece Disco Band from NYC)

17-Creedence Revived (#1 CCR tribute in the world)

18-The ELO Tribute Show

25-Wishbone Ash

mcohjt.com

See ENTERTAINMENT, page 5

Welcome to your new favorite yarn community + store. We’re crazy about great yarns, fun classes, rad kits and quality tools at all price points.

Thimbleberryyarn.com

Entertainment

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At Pennspeak.com

January 28 – Jazz is Dead 25th anniversary tour

February 9 – Chris Janson w/George Birge

10 – Jackyl

18 – Dokken & Lynch Mob

25 – Tusk tribute to Fleetwood Mac

March 2 – Irish Comedy Tour

Kirby Center for Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre

January 26-Dragons & Mystical Beasts

February 9-Steve Trevino

11-Mo Pitney (fundraiser/Keystone Rescue Mission)

14-Irish Music & Dance

24-Jim Breuer

Kirby Center.org

Wilkes-Barre Penguins Hockey at the Mohegan Sun Arena

Home games 7 p.m. (6:05 Saturdays) Jan 28, Feb 1, 11, 15, 19, 22 & 25 – wbspenguins.com

The Daze of our Lives

by Mark Peterson

Now that the holiday season is over, we look toward the future and make plans for the new year. Resolutions to eat better, do more, and drink less have been made (and probably broken by now). New calendars have been put on the wall or on the desk, and we watch the days and months go by. It’s always on our smart phones and in our computers. The calendar is something that we use daily, yet have you ever wondered how we came to this system of marking off the passage of time?

The calendar that most countries use today has its origins in ancient Rome. The Romans used a lunar calendar, which was complex and required periodic adjustments to keep its accuracy. This ancient calendar had 10 months with 304 days. Two of the winter months were unnamed and were not even counted until the 8th Century BCE, when the months of Januarius and Februarius were named. The Roman year began with the vernal equinox in March, which is why “December”, our twelfth month, is named as if it should be the tenth.

See JANUARY, page 8

JOINUS!

All attendees will receive a complimentary entry to win one of several raffle prizes! Additional chances may be purchased on-site during the event.

Beat the Winter Blues CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR

Saturday, February 4 • 10am-1pm

(Snowdate: Saturday, February 11)

Chase away the winter blues with some retail therapy!

There will be a variety of handmade, vendor & food items for sale.

For more information, please call Rachael or Brittany at 570-427-4500.

Sweetheart Salsa Lessons

Wednesday, February 8 • 2:00pm

basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial

Old Fashioned Service With Today’s Technology

Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty began modestly, with five agents in a small office in Brodheadsville in 2008. In the 13 years since, PMLR has grown exponentially. As of April 2021, Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty has offices in three highly sought after locations: The Jack Frost/Big Boulder Resort Area on the 940 Corridor in Blakeslee; Corner of Owego and Purdytown Turnpikes in Hawley, serving the entire Lake Wallenpaupack Region as well as the northern tier and NY state; and an office in New Milford, Susquehanna County, serving the Endless Mountains Region, up to and including New York state.

PMLR has 36 Full-Time Realtor Agents including 4 Broker Level Agents covering every territory from the foothills below Jim Thorpe through the Poconos and Endless Mountains, with multiple NY State Licensed agents as well. This Rock Star team of Realtors has access to state-of-the-art tools, as well as access to MLS in the following counties: Monroe, Carbon, Pike, Wayne, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Bradford, and Sullivan. The expert agents at PMLR are perfectly equipped to handle sellers and buyers in all of these areas.

Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty prides itself on the basic operating principle: Provide professional, good old-fashioned neighborly service, while using the most up-to-date and modern technology to get the job done. This guiding principle has brought PMLR success in both Sales Volume and Team Growth, and in the past three years has ranked the company, according to PMAR statistics:

#1 Non Franchise Real Estate Office for Closed Sales Volume in the Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors - #9 Overall out of over 200 offices for Year 2021

Blakeslee Office 570-234-0633

(Jack Frost/Big Boulder/ Lake Harmony Area)

Hawley Office 570-234-0634

(Lake Wallenpaupack & Northern Tier Region)

New Milford 570-267-1565

(Endless Mountains Region)

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In 46 BCE, Julius Caesar revised the calendar, based on solar cycles instead of phases of the moon. His calendar included a leap year, adding accuracy to the system. Even though the Julian Calendar corrected major flaws, the astronomers of that time miscalculated the length of the solar year. This led to a further correction by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, which brings us to the Gregorian Calendar that we currently use.

January was named after Janus, the Roman god of gates, doorways, and passages. Depicted with two faces, one looking back at the past and one forward to the future, Janus is an apt symbol for the first month of the new year. February has its root in the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” The Romans celebrated a festival of cleansing and atonement during this period. March was named after Mars, the Roman god of war. This was the time of year when military campaigns could begin again after a break during the winter months.

April is from the Latin word aperio, meaning to reveal, as in the budding of flowers. May is named for the goddess Maia who is the earthmother

and nurturer in Roman mythology. June, not surprisingly, is named after the goddess Juno, the patroness of marriage and women. There may be a relation to the Latin word for young people: “juvenis”. July was named in honor of Julius Caesar after his death in

44 BCE. Similarly, August is named after Caesar Augustus. The following months all follow the numeric fashion of names, as if March were the beginning of the year: September (seventh), October (eighth), November (ninth) and December (tenth).

At Peterson’s Ski and Cycle, we love the winter months! But whether the calendar says January or July,

you will always find friendly service, reasonable prices, and excellent inventory at PSC. From snowboards to mountain bikes, from skis to souvenirs, T-shirts to trinkets, we have it all including rentals! Stop by our Blakeslee store today and say hi or visit us online at www. petersonsskiandcycle. com. We hope to ski you soon!

Quiet January meeting for Kidder supervisors

by Seth Isenberg

Kidder Township’s board of supervisors made quick work of their agenda on January 24.

Supervisors voted to accept bids on 54 tax claim properties, most in either Holiday Pocono or Golden Oaks.

Electronic recycling

dates were set for April 22 and October 7. Rules and fees will be publicized.

Township solicitor Robert Yurchak reported that the ordinance violator for their Laurel Lane property is slated to appear before District Judge Joseph Homanko on February 10.

Supervisors approved a fireworks

permit for Big Boulder Ski Area (Jan. 28), approved placing ads seeing a new engineering firm and to seek tree trimmers for work this year. Last year no company replied to the tree trimming ad, even after three sets of ads were placed.

Lake Harmony Fire Company chief Ralph

Lennon reported bringing “a truck load of toys” and nearly $600 in cash for the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia just before Christmas. He also thanked Vail Resorts for their donation (photo elsewhere in this issue).

Bills of $134,942 were approved for payment. $54,624 was for taxes, pensions, insurances and similar; $28,589 pays for trash collection; $31,720 for various operating costs, fees, supplies, dues, office items, fuel for cars and trucks, propane, and winter roads maintenance; and $18,808 towards the fire companies, the vehicles fund, and the LH Rescue Squad.

Supervisors meet next on February 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building in Lake Harmony.

BIG CHECKS: Jack Frost/Big Boulder general manager Trent Poole presents checks of $23,618.28 to, at left, Lake Harmony Rescue Squad operations manager Scott Wuttke, and at right, Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Co. chief Ralph Lennon, along with JF/BB’s Kristen O’Neill. The checks are proceeds from the on-line auction of the old chair lifts at the resort, when the lifts were replaced this past summer. Chairs sold from $250 to $425 each, and are now dispersed throughout the area. The same amount went to the Epic Promise Foundation, which supports Vail Resorts employees and their dependents in times of need through emergency financial assistance, as well as for educational grants.

This Month’s Cover

Anne Martino took this photo of a deer in the snow. Submit your shots to lakenewslakeharmony@gmail.com.

Representative Doyle Heffley taking the oath of office during the 207th Legislative Session of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania.

Heffley takes oath of office

Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin his latest term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

“The coming legislative session is sure to present challenges and opportunities, as we navigate through divided control between Democrats and Republicans in the House. My priority is to always do my best to represent the shared values of the residents of Carbon County, and I humbly thank the voters for their support and confidence in me,” Heffley said.

Steven Wasko, D.D.S.

Accepting New Patients

Evening Hours Available

Telephone (570) 722-8545

Code Enforcement Report for Dec.

Kidder Township’s code enforcement officers, Noel Torres and Andrew Ray, made 174 reports in December. 42 were about accumulating rubbish around properties, and 51 were for not using proper waste containers all resolved. There was also a report of an abandoned vehicle, also resolved. There were 55 ‘other’ violations investigated - all resolved.

Torres and Ray conducted 16 home inspections, and made 9 visits regarding tree preservation.

Lake Harmony Post Office Notes

by Christine Gilliar-Feller

Buckle up for a busy 2023.

On January 22, USPS raised Shipping Services product prices approximately 3.6 percent for Priority Mail service and 6.6 percent for Priority Mail Express service.

The Postal Service has announced Shipping Services prices for next year (most up, a few down).

Here’s a list of current and planned retail prices:

• Priority Mail small flat-rate box: $10.40 (current), $10.20 (planned)

• Priority Mail medium flat-rate box: $17.05 (current), $17.10 (planned)

• Priority Mail large flat-rate box: $22.45 (current), $22.80 (planned)

• Army/Air Post Office and Fleet Post Office large flat-rate box: $20.95 (current), $21.20 (planned)

• Priority Mail regular flat-rate envelope: $9.90 (current), $9.65 (planned)

• Priority Mail legal flat-rate envelope: $10.20 (current), $9.95 (planned)

• Priority Mail padded flat-rate envelope: $10.60 (current), $10.40 (planned)

The organization has announced plans for 23 stamp releases next year, kicking off with Jan. 5 releases of the Red Fox and School Bus stamps. Year of the Rabbit, the latest Lunar New Year stamp, was released January 12, and this year’s two Love stamps were released January 19. The Combined Federal Campaign is slated to See PO NOTES, page 20

PO Report

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conclude Jan. 14.

The Stamp Out Hunger food drive is scheduled for May 13, and the National Postal Forum — the mailing industry’s largest annual meeting — is slated for May 21-24 in Charlotte, NC.

The Postal Service is tentatively slated to recognize National Dog Bite Awareness Week in June; National Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Week in November; and USPS Motor Vehicle Safety Month in December.

The USPS and other federal agencies will observe the newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, on June 19.

Meanwhile, Independence Day will fall on a Tuesday in 2023 and Christmas Day will fall on a Monday, as will New Year’s Day 2024.

Standard Forward Mail & Change of Address

Visit moversguide.usps.com to prove your identity on-line or stop into any Post Office for a free forwarding card.

If you’re moving, submit a permanent changeof-address request so your USPS® mail is properly rerouted to your new address.

If you’re only relocating for a short time to visit your second home or do an extended stay with relatives, submit a temporary change-of-address request so you can receive your mail while you’re away for 15 days up to 1 year. If you are issued a PO Box # that is what you use. If your mail has both house # and street name make sure your PO Box # is below your house # and street name or removed all together. The forwarding system will not try both addresses to get it to you. You are only required to use your PO Box # on all mail if there is no house delivery. The only reason you need both is for packages due to UPS, Amazon, & Fedex. Plan ahead. Although mail forwarding may begin within 3 business days of your submitted request, it’s best to allow up to 2 weeks. Mail will be forwarded to your new address as it comes, piece by piece.

As always, we thank you for your business.

April Shaner, Postmaster

❤ Month of Love ❤

February Spa Specials

Galentine’s Month Package

$100

Whether by yoursef or with your besties, you’re invited to join us as we celebrate GALentine’s Month!

Choose between a 55 minute integrated massage session or personalized facial. Celebrate with us, and make this month of self-love (with the gals) one to remember!

Your One and Only:

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55/85 min. -$180/$250

There is nothing better than spending time alone with your one and only. Enjoy a 55 or 85 minute massage to celebrate the one you love for Valentines.

Couples Massage Lesson

$150

When was the last time you learned something new with your sweetie? A couples’ massage class is a fun way to spend time together and learn the basics of giving a great massage.

What’s included: 90 min. private hands-on lesson. We will learn: How to create a relaxing massage “room” environment; 3-4 basic massage techniques that you can use for a full body session; using just the right amount of pressure; the flow of giving a great massage; using your intuition, and intention.

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The New Year was rung in at the lakefront estate of Rob and Donna Snyder with a boisterous group led by DJ Nine Moves. Prior to the dropping of the ball the group was surprised by a visit by the Little Ice Cream Man who delighted kids of all ages with his assortment of ice creams and toppings.

Photo provided by Marc Cuesta

Banquet

Appetizers…

Ginger Teriyaki Tuna

Baked Crab & Spinach Dip

Garlic Herb Mussels

Old Bay Shrimp

Nachos Imperial Empanadas

Chicken Tostadas

Taco Tuesdays

Thursdays BBQ Ribs

Casual Fare… Classic Burger

Charbroiled Chicken

Sandwich

Garden Burger

Beef Cheese Steak

Soups and Salads…

Shrimp Avocado Salad

Pittsburgh Steak Salad

Caribbean Taco Salad

Cream of Crab Soup

Tomato Basil Bisque

Entrées…

Wild Caught Salmon

Tex-Mex Fajitas

Half Rack Baby Back Ribs

Coconut Shrimp Basket

Fire Roasted Chicken

Kid’s Menu

Drink Specials Beer & Wine

February 2003 issue

The front page of this issue, all black and white, featured an Ann Martino photo of snowboarders on Jack Frost.

“Many area residents were sorry to see Rambler’s Ranch close…” It’s been reopened on January 28 as Penn’s Peak. On their schedule are Brad Paisley, Three Dog Night, and the Charlie Daniels Band. “We wish them success.”

At the reorganization meeting on January 6, Kidder supervisors renominated Kevin Nally as chairman, and Nick Pantages as vice chairman. Doris Gallagher became roadmaster, and Mary Farnschlader is the new police chairman. Lorraine Sloss is the fifth supervisor.

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The Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company thanked its volunteers for their work throughout the year with a holiday party at the firehouse January 11.

Tony Valusek was spotted in Shenanigans while on leave from his duties in Kosovo. He returned to duty January 28.

Ed Murphy of Murphy’s Loft returned from a week of skiing in Aspen.

“Fred and Mary Houghton took time off from their snow removal chores and headed for the warmer climes of Key West, FL for a week of sun, fun and fabulous sunsets. By now they should be back, resuming their snow removal routine.”

Paul Krawitz has ended his globe-trotting ways, at least for now, and is back cooking at Woody’s.

Editor Mary wrote a story of a bear in the crawl space of a Lake Harmony Estates (LHE) home. The owner came to his home for the weekend. There was no water, so he went into the crawl space to reset the breaker, and to his surprise came face-to-face with a large black bear awake…not

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Archives

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hibernating. Wildlife Conservation Officer (WCO) Fred Merluzzi received a call from the homeowner. Merluzzi came to the home, and enlisted Kidder Township police officer Horace Woodside to help.

Merluzzi first went into the crawl space to sizeup the bear, and reset the breaker.

The homeowner had experienced bear damage before, so wanted the bear to be removed. Merluzzi prepared to tranquilize it, then asked the Lake Harmony and Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Companies to send manpower to move the 350 to 400 pound animal. LH fire chief Al Klitsch took the role of incident commander.

On the first attempt, the dart did not inject. The second try didn’t work either, perhaps because the bear’s fur was so thick. But…, it did make the bear upset and it “bolted for the opening where the door had been pulled off” by the bear. Police tracked the bear, concerned that it might wander down into the Big Boulder Ski Area parking lot.

The bear, however, doubled back and found refuge in another crawl space nearby, also with its door ripped off. “To our knowledge, the bear still resides there.” The plan was to notify the LHE office so they can let the absent homeowner know…

and so the homeowner “can come to the mountains and meet his new tenant.”

A report of the Lake Harmony Estates Property Owners Association’s January meeting was printed in this issue.

A report from the Lake Harmony Group warned that “while the lake in winter adds to the very special beauty of the Lake Harmony area, it is not without dangers hidden and obvious…It is important that you are aware of the risks and hidden dangers…” going on to list some of them. In summary the lake may look frozen, but not be safe for use. Changes in temperatures will mean variations in ice thickness. So will some of the lake’s springs. Snow can hide cracks and other dangerous conditions.

Use of the lake at any time is at your own risk.

LHVFC’s annual report was printed. Al Klitsch was re-elected fire chief. Line officers are David Bevilaqua, asst. chief and Roy Lamberson, captain. The LHVFC responded to 162 calls in 2002.

Chief Klitsch asked residents with junk cars, or buildings to be demolished, to contact the fire co. as these may provide realistic training for firefighters.

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Archives

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Kidder supervisors voted to award contracts to construct the new sewer system, pending the closing of the PennVest loan $11 million on Feb. 12. A pre-construction meeting is planned for Feb. 20.

Albrightsville, other than in Holiday Pocono, and unsewered homes in Lake Harmony and Split Rock are directed to have their septic systems pumped this year. Last year, Holiday Pocono homeowners were required to do this. Next year, all homes in North Kidder and Tannery will need to be pumped.

The Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company has a Haddock Dinner planned for March 21, and a Ham & Dandelion Dinner on April 25.

Kidder’s code officer Robert Dobash reminds property owners that there is an ordinance that requires the annual inspection of all homes or housing units which are rented to others on either a short or long-term basis. A certificate of occupancy must be obtained prior to any renting.

Pocono West Real Estate announced two new sales associates Tom Bradley and Mike Welding.

The Pocono Polar Bear Society, in conjunction with the Big Eagle Sportsmen’s Club of Albrightsville, will again sponsor a Polar Bear Plunge at Hennings Pond on February 16, 2003… “Those wishing to participate in the ice plunge will pay $20 for the dubious privilege receiving a t-shirt and lots of hot dogs and HOT coffee.” Spectators can make a donation proceeds go to an area hospice.

Last year, about 40 hardy souls braved 34-degree temperatures. This year (2003) Channel 16’s Joe Snedeker has committed to being there…

Helping to fill this 48 page issue were pages on Nutrition “Calcium Works Harder For You,” the Tobyhanna Creek watershed complete with a twopage map, Golf News & Notes about The Iceland Open, Books Worth Reading Forever Young by Bill Frank, Valentine’s Day Gifts Roses, the Making Life More Fun column from NAPS gave us “the skinny” on Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras, there was a two-page article from the PA Game Commission on Bats, a Cooking Corner also NAPS offering to reveal Top Secret Chili Ingredients (sponsored by Bush’s Best Chili Beans), a recipe page from NAPS for Italian Tortellini Soup, featuring Swanson Chicken Broth, a NAPS plug about selling your stuff online via PriceGrabber.com, and towards

the back of this issue, the 2003 Winston Cup NASCAR Schedule.

Advertiser The Blakeslee Inn offered an International Buffet on Wednesdays, Jazz and Blues on Fridays, and their spectacular Sunday Brunch.

The last ads in this issue were Flicker’s Video, and on the rear inside cover, Lake Harmony Realty (ask for Kathie, Marianna, Maureen or Janice).

On the church page, the St. Peter’s Choir is looking for new members practice every Wednesday evening, sing at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays.

Sports Writer Larry O’Rourke, who writes for the Allentown Morning Call, and lives locally, wrote a column about meeting sophomore quarterback Jon Gruden when he transferred into the University of Dayton in 1983 when Larry was a freshman there studying to become a journalist.

Living in the same dorm as Gruden, the two talked from time to time. O’Rourke noticed how intense and focused Gruden was.

Fast forward 20 years and Gruden was head coach of the NFL’s Oakland Raiders.

Larry writes about meeting Jon again about eight years ago while writing for the Trentonian, covering the Eagles where Jon was the offensive coordinator. He recognized Larry, and asked what he was doing there. “Working,” Larry replied. The men shared a few words about the past, then about work. “We both made it,” Jon said, then shook hands.

The two would meet again ahead of Super Bowl XXXVII saying hello to coach Gruden as he approached. “Great seeing you again…” and then a handshake.

O’Rourke finished with a flair, wondering if coach Gruden walked away thinking… “Hey, was that really that knucklehead journalism major from UD?”

On the Road

My On The Road column was derailed by Ruth and me catching some kind of cold that kept us away from the PA Farm Show. Instead of touring the exhibits, seeing critters, visiting sales booths and cheering on contestants at the youth rodeo, we were home – in bed part of the time. The cold and sinus infection responded nicely to antibiotics and by late that week, I was back in circulation but had missed the show.

I also missed my appointment with my surgeon, postponing the surgery to reduce my cancer into late February. My next column may be written from my hospital bed.

We did get out these past couple of weeks, once to attend a funeral in Philadelphia, and this past weekend to spend time with our friend, taking her out to enjoy dinner. While we are blessed with good restaurants around Lake Harmony, a big city with its offerings is another thing… Our friend’s choice was a meal of Dim Sum at the Dim Sum House – by Jane G’s on Chestnut Street, just west of the University of Pennsylvania. This was just five minutes from our friend’s home, and she found us parking right across the street.

by Seth Isenberg

We arrived early enough to get a table, as the restaurant got busier as our meal progressed. It was the weekend of the Chinese New Year, so there were plenty of celebrants.

Our start was some hot and sour soup, to stave off the hungries while we placed our overall order for items. There was an extensive set of choices. We selected a chicken peanut noodle bowl entrée, two types of shrimp dumplings, pickled radishes, egg rolls, turnip squares with sausage with plum sauce, and egg custard tarts for dessert – a complete feast for us all. What added to the fun was the way the items came out in waves, so we’d savor one or two items, then be presented with more, and more. This was wonderful – a dining adventure.

The meal seemed to slow time…we all just forgot about our phones and watches, and enjoyed the food, and each other’s enjoyment of the food, and our neighboring tables’ diners enjoying their food…

We needed to return to the Poconos, leaving the restaurant with some reluctance, and noting the many diners still enjoying their feasts. The Eagles were playing the Giants that night, and we were

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On the Road

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happy to hear Merrill and Mike’s game call on WIP as we drove home.

Ruth and I are due back in the city soon to complete the missed medical appointment, so there’s another chance for another fine meal a lunch next week.

We were back home in about two hours.

On our way into Philadelphia that day, we sped down the PA Turnpike at 70 mph plus…and were passed by many fellow travelers. Taking it up a notch, we were still sped by as drivers hit 100 mph on some of the open straightaways. I tried to keep out of their way.

On our way home, we passed by downtown Philadelphia and saw lots of buildings sporting Eagles green. One of the towers had a message rotating on the top of one of the bank buildings Go Eagles!, then E-A-G-L-E-S,

EAGLES! Traffic was slow enough that we saw the whole message before we passed. Coming up on the Art Museum, we enjoyed the boathouses on Boathouse Row with their LED lighting programmed to Eagles green.

Ruth and I are planning Eagles watching afternoons, ideally seeing them beat the 49ers so we can then have our home team to cheer for during the Super Bowl.

Two more thoughts 1) We’ve been attending Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins home games at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, and it’s good fun at a reasonable price. The team is talented, and there are good games on the February schedule. 2) I’ve been watching how the UConn Lady Huskies are handling a year where injuries are a big challenge. So far the coaches have developed over-performers, who are filling in for the superstars who are injured. As of this writing, the shorthanded team is ranked 5th in the nation.

Police Report for December

Kidder Township Police responded to 174 calls for service in December ‘22. The department’s four vehicles patrolled 7,675 miles through the month. Traffic enforcement details included 41 incidents: 11 vehicle accidents, 8 motorist aid, 4 parking issues, 3 disabled vehicles, a DUI, and 15 various traffic related.

There were five reports of disturbing the peace, three each of domestic incidents and of fights, one assault, one report of disorderly conduct, two of criminal mischief, and two fireworks complaints; four harassment and two harassment by communication, an offense against family & children, a violation of a protective order, and four welfare checks.

There was a drug sales incident.

There were 10 false burglar alarms and one home burglary, three thefts and one theft from an auto, and seven fire alarms.

Police checked on 12 suspicious persons or vehicles; conducted 11 service calls, searched for a missing juvenile, and searched for a missing adult. There were two investigations of 9-1-1 hang-ups.

Non-criminal incidents included contacts with pedestrians, a lockout, a building check, a wiresdown incident, and an ordinance violation.

Police were called to five medical emergencies, a mental health incident, two overdoses, and to investigate hazardous conditions 11 times.

Kidder Police assisted other police five times, the fire companies three times, and four other agencies during the month.

Kidder Police ask that you call 9-1-1 for loud music or noise or fireworks they will respond.

Lake Harmony Rescue Squad Report

LHRS EMTs and its Board of Directors thanks the residents and Kidder supervisors for their continued support. LHRS BLS is the most advanced provider for our level of service…and we will continue to grow.

The LHRS went out on 34 calls in December. 28 of those calls were in Lake Harmony, 2 in Penn Forest, 2 into Monroe County, and 2 into the White Haven area. The LHRS also turned out for 15 fire calls. The units were on the road 2,095 miles for the month.

The new ambulance is lettered, and now has some final work to be done. It should arrive by month’s end, or in early February.

Through 2022, the two LHRS ambulances were dispatched 790 times, of that 477 were medical. It was a busy year, just shy of the busiest 2021. The two ambulances traveled over 29,200 miles, with the oldest 1760, showing 100,831 miles on its odometer on December 31, and 1761 at 66,466 miles.

The ’22-’23 donation letter campaign, mailed in September, is nearing $50,000 of its $55,000 goal. If you did not receive a letter, please send a check directly to:

LAKE HARMONY RESCUE SQUAD AND AMBULANCE CORPS, INC.

P.O. Box 564, Lake Harmony, PA 18624, or go on to lakeharmonyambulance.com to make a payment with a credit card.

The campaign’s money will be used towards this year’s payment for the new ambulance, and for the new Lucas CPR Compression System.

LHRS T-shirts are for sale for $20 each, in purple or navy blue via the website. (They are attractive and make a nice gift. I proudly wear one. Seth)

One more way to help when you make purchases from Amazon through Amazon Smile, you can also send donation to the LHRS. When you buy, choose Lake Harmony Rescue Squad for Amazon’s donation.

Our new ambulance being finished.

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“While it is February, one can taste the full joys of anticipation. Spring stands at the gate with her finger on the latch.” – Patience Strong