May-June 2024
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Mosquitoes like me. No, mosquitoes love me. I’ve always been something of a mosquito magnet, but this year seems worse than usual. I can’t seem to step outside without my flying friends finding me and taking a taste.
Mosquitoes are said to be more abundant this year because of the heavy and frequent rains we’ve been having. Standing water attracts them, and it’s hard to eliminate standing water when it rains every few days.
There are theories about what mosquitoes like, and why. There is speculation that they prefer people with Type O blood. People who exercise, and therefore raise their metabolic rate, attract the pesky creatures. Alcohol consumption also raises your metabolic rate.
Advice includes wearing repellent. I do that, and consider Off my summer cologne. It works sometimes. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors. I may need to enhance my wardrobe with lighter colors to see if that helps.
In the meantime, if you see me at an outdoor event, come talk to me I can promise the mosquiteos won’t bother you at all.
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 Supervisor meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the township building, and unless otherwise noted, begin at 5:30 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.
At Nick’s Lake House
Music 5-9 Fri & Sat, 4-8 Sun
May 31 – Benny Band
June 1 – CC Music Trio
7 – Friends of Roger
8 – Group Du Jour
9 – Dina Tulli Davis
14 – Teddy Young & The Aces
15 – Who Knows Band
16 – Bikini Bros
21 – The Chosen Few
22 – Project 9
23 – Timmy Fitz & Mark Nourick
28 – Ric Toole Band
29 – Fuzzy Park Band
30 – TBA
July 3 – Boots and Bangs
4 – Jimmy Leahy & The Grey Man Group
5 – Flaxxy Morgan Band
6 – Mystery City
7 – The Bikini Borthers
12 – Friends of Roger
13 – Who Knows Band
14 – TBA
More weekends at nickslakehouse.com
Karaoke, DJs and Dancing in Boomers Night Club Fri. & Sat. 9 p.m. -1 a.m.
At Boulder View Tavern
Music 6 to 9 p.m.
June 1 – Frost Duo
6 - Erin McClelland
7 – Ashley Marquez & Jaycie Cuprill
8 - Sol Kantan
13 – Andy Sleboda
14 - Erin McClelland
15 – Timmy Fitz & Mark Nourick
20 – Walter Lee solo
21 - Andrew Moses
ENTERTAINMENT, page 24
811Stoney Hollow Rd
Pocono Lake 570.442.7045
Artisan Breads Tuesdays & Fridays; Fresh Baked Baguettes Wednesdays & Sundays; Bagels, Muffins, Fresh-Baked Pies Too; Locally Butchered Meat; Charcuterie; Alaskan-Caught Seasfood; Local Dairy; Italian Pastas from Philadelphia; Many More Locally-Sourced Food Items; Fresh Brewed Coffee and Herbal Teas served daily.
In the last three months a lot of attention has been paid to the heavens. In April we had a total eclipse of the sun that was visible across a broad swath of the US. In May we were treated to a show of the northern lights, or aurora borealis. And in June we have the summer solstice with the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.
Open Monday through Thursday 9-5; Friday & Saturday, 9-6; Sunday 9-4. hannasfarmmarket@gmail.com
I had the good fortune of being able witness the total eclipse with my brother Eric (proprietor of Peterson’s Ski and Cycle) during a visit with family in my mom’s hometown of Rochester, New York, which was directly in the path of totality. It was an eerie feeling, waiting in anticipation for the eclipse as the skies grew darker. Regrettably, you could not see the sun through the cloud cover, but as the shadow of the moon passed over us, it was as dark as night in the middle of the afternoon. We were awestruck.
More recently there was a huge magnetic storm
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93 million miles away on the surface of the Sun that allowed the northern lights to be visible in the Poconos. According to NOAA, the aurora borealis (northern lights) and aurora australis (southern lights) are the result of electrons colliding with the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere. The electrons come from explosions of plasma and magnetic fields in the sun’s corona. They cause geomagnetic storms when they are directed at Earth.
Social media was inundated with photos from around the world with the northern lights in all sorts of unusual locations. I was lucky enough to get a glimpse of the celestial show from my front yard at around midnight when there was a break in the clouds. From my vantage point, the night sky looked like it had a purplish tint to it and my iPhone camera was able to enhance the color with slow shutter speed.
With the summer solstice in June, we mark the beginning of summer. From the dawn of history this was a significant event since it marked a period of fertility for the land. Some cultures still follow ancient customs, like they do in Sweden with the Midsommer festival. Swedes celebrate the arrival of summer by winding wreaths of flowers in their hair, dancing around a pole and singing songs while drinking unsweetened, flavored schnapps. It is an all-day party with an endless smorgasbord of food and fun.
If you want to meet someone with Swedish roots in our area, head to Peterson’s Ski and Cycle in
Blakeslee. Eric Peterson has been there for over 30 years, and although you won’t see him dancing around a pole, he can certainly help you with your cycling needs—whatever they are. You can get all kinds of equipment, souvenirs, T-shirts, hoodies, blankets, gifts and more. Visit us online at www. petersonsskiandcycle.com or stop in and say hello. We hope to “ski” you soon!
A Dual Truck Housing on June 1 brought firefighters, township supervisors and the community together to celebrate at Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company. A program detailed both the dedication of the firefighters, and the help the company received from the township in obtaining this upgraded equipment, Rescue 1751–a 2019 Spartan, and Tanker 1731–a 2022 Spartan.
Fire Chief Ralph Lennon was master of ceremonies. He introduced three previous fire chiefs seated in front of the tanker, before turning the program over to Lake Harmony Fire Company president David Lennon.
Before remarks by township manager Suzanne Brooks, Monsignor John Chizmar arrived after celebrating mass, and offered an invocation.
Ray Gluck spoke on behalf of the township supervisors, of which he is chairman. He praised the firefighters for their dedication and thanked them for their service.
After the introduction of the Lake Harmony Fire Company crew officers, Chief Lennon thanked not only the supervisors and manager, but also the sponsors who made the evening’s celebration possible.
came the big moment—the housing of the new units. Each vehicle was backed into the fire station by an officer. First Lt. Matthew
got
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into the driver’s seat of Rescue 1751. Township supervisors and manager “pushed” the unit into the open bay.
Guiding Rescue 1751 into the fire station are the Kidder Township Supervisors and township manager.
Tanker 1731 was piloted by Deputy Chief Joseph Lennon, as firefighters from Lake Harmony Fire
From left are township supervisors Bruce Berger and Noel Torres, manager Suzanne Brooks, supervisors Ray Gluck, Wilson Klotzman and Louis Pantages.
Company and Glenside Fire Company, where Chief Lennon previously served, pushed it into its new home.
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A final blessing by Msgr. Chizmar wasn’t the end of the evening, however. A delicious buffet,
complete with cake, was served. A tricky tray offered donated baskets and certificates. Cornhole competition out front, and music by Kartune rounded out a terrific party.
Photos by Ann Martino, Ruth & Seth Isenberg
AeroCamp is designed to give young people a unique opportunity to explore the vast and exciting world of aviation and aerospace at their local airport. As a member of the Flight School Association of North America, our local flight school is proud to participate in the AeroCamp Program and make AeroCamp available to the kids in our community.
For AeroCamp enrollment, pricing and information, please contact us today.
The Shapiro Administration is breaking new ground in the motorsports industry, serving as the race entitlement sponsor for the annual NASCAR Cup Series event at Pocono Raceway set for Sunday, July 14.
The 160-lap, 400-mile race will be titled “The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA” and provide national and international exposure to the state and its new tourism brand
through NASCAR’s wide audience and global broadcast platforms.
According to MarketCast data, NASCAR ranks first among all major U.S. sports in fan loyalty to sponsors, including those who consider trying, consciously support and recommend sponsors.
“NASCAR Cup Series races are some of the biggest and best sporting events in the world, and nobody does it better than Pennsylvania,” saidGovernor Josh Shapiro. “Every year, I love coming to ‘The Tricky Triangle’ to watch some of
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the best drivers and crews in the world navigate those three turns. Here in the Commonwealth, we have it all – from top tier sports and events, awardwinning restaurants, incredible hikes and state parks, and the most important historic sites in the country that tell the story of our shared history. This year, Pennsylvania tourism is taking the driver’s seat at the Pocono Raceway.”
“Having the opportunity to shine a light on tourism in Pennsylvania while helping Governor Shapiro, Secretary Siger and the entire DCED team launch a new brand is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our team,” said Pocono Raceway President Ben May. “Sixty percent of our fans and partners travel to Pennsylvania from out of state so being able to showcase the Pocono Mountains and launch ‘The Great American Getaway’ is something you aren’t often afforded the privilege of doing. We can’t wait to show off the Commonwealth and continue driving tourism for this great state of ours.”
The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA will be televised live on the USA Network, along with live radio broadcasts on SiriusXM and MRN, beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET. The race also
will be broadcast in more than 29 languages across 195 countries through NASCAR’s international television partners.
Tourism is a key priority within the Governor’s economic development strategy. A new report unveiled by the Pennsylvania Tourism Office in March shows Pennsylvania’s tourism industry generated $76.7 billion in economic impact, supported 486,871 jobs, contributed $4.7 billion in state and local taxes, and welcomed 192.4 million visitors in 2022. Visitor spending – which supports jobs, income, and business sales –generated $9.6 billion in government revenues. Overnight visitor spending increased by $4.8 billion, with more than 66 million trips resulting in $28 billion in spending.
The NASCAR Cup Series race weekend also is an economic engine for the state with an annual impact of $75 to $100 million.
Recently the Shapiro Administration unveiled
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Pennsylvania’s new state tourism brand and summer travel marketing campaign to encourage more people to travel across and visit the Commonwealth – Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway. Pennsylvania is a premier weekend getaway destination within close driving proximity to major hubs along the East Coast, including New York City, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Pennsylvania’s main streets and small towns, world class restaurants and bars, renowned historical sites, thrilling outdoor recreation, and top tier events and sports can be experienced in a single weekend by nearly 72 million people who live within a four-hour drive of thousands of getaways and experiences.
The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA is the featured race of the July 12-14 NASCAR tripleheader weekend at Pocono Raceway. The NASCAR Cup Series weekend annually attracts a strong balance of visitors and Pennsylvania residents, with 60 percent coming from out of state. The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN
Truck Series CRC Brakleen 175 will be held Friday, July 12 (5:30 p.m.), and the NASCAR Xfinity Series Explore the Pocono Mountains 225 on Saturday, July 13 (3 p.m.).
For tickets and more information, please visit www. poconoraceway.com .
About Pocono Raceway
Pocono Raceway, also known as ‘The Tricky Triangle,’ is family-owned and situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. In business for over 60 years, the Raceway hosts multiple, national motorsports events including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series events each year. The facility’s calendar also consists of over 200 events including Elements Music & Arts Festival, Tough Mudder and a wide range of car clubs and racing schools. Pocono Raceway is recognized as the world’s first, privately-owned solarpowered sports facility. Their 25-acre, three-megawatt solar farm provides the energy needs of the Raceway, as well as, adds electricity to the local power grid. Each member of our raceway staff is committed to creating exciting experiences and lifelong memories. For more information, please visit www.poconoraceway.com.
A non-denominational worship service will be held every Sunday through Labor Day at 9:30 a.m. in the Amphitheater at Hickory Run State Park. The 43 church bodies of the Pennsylvania Council of Churches offers the services for campers and vacationers of all Christian traditions. The program is not sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Chaplain Tammy is an employee of the Pennsylvania Council of Churches as part of the Chaplains in the Parks program.
There is a very specific set of standards to which all bourbon makers must adhere. The Federal Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits state that bourbon made for U.S. consumption must be:
• Produced in the United States
• Made from a 100% grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.
• Placed in a new, charred oak container.
• Distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof (80% alcohol by volume in solution)
• Entered into the container (barrel) at no more than 125 proof (62.5% alcohol by volume in solution)
• Bottled at 80 proof or more (40% alcohol by volume in solution)
As stated above, Bourbon must be placed in a new, charred oak container / barrel. Many consider the barrels to be downright magical giving Bourbon upwards of 70% of its distinctive flavor
Charring the wooden staves inside each barrel releases faint flavors of toasted caramel and vanilla that infuse beautifully with the bourbon. Bourbon barrels can only be used once for bourbon, but scotch producers are happy to have them after. They age their scotch in used bourbon barrels to create distinct scotch flavors. Same goes for Irish Whiskey. At Holy Ghost Distillery in the Poconos, they age Rum, Agave Spirit (Tequila) and even Apple Brandy in their used Bourbon Barrels.
Experience anthracite heritage at Eckley Miners’ Village’s annual Patchtown Days Festival, a two-day celebration of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s unique regional culture.
On June 15 and June 16, visitors of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in patchtown life. Broom makers, basket weavers, quilters, soap makers, and other craftspeople will demonstrate traditional trades and sell handmade goods. Attractions include two full days of live Americana music, an Irish stepdance performance, educational programs, local food trucks, and a craft beer garden. Eckley’s visitor center and several historic buildings will also be open for viewing.
This year, Eckley has partnered with Visit Luzerne County to present a special Bluegrass Dis-Patch, an after-hours concert featuring The Dishonest Fiddlers and Serene Green on Saturday, June 15. Limited seating will be available, or guests are invited to bring blankets for lawn seating.
Eckley’s Patchtown Days Festival will run on Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16, from 10 am until 4 pm. Admission to the event is $10/ adult, $9/senior, and $8/youth. Children under 2 enter for free. The bluegrass concert will begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Tickets are $18 at the gate, or included with regular Patchtown Days admission before 3 p.m.
Commemorative Patchtown Days T-shirts are available for preorder until May 26 by visiting EckleyMinersVillage.com. The T-shirts will not be available for purchase at the event.
Patchtown Days is presented by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission with support from the Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation, Visit Luzerne County, Blaschak Anthracite, and Freeland Anthracite.
Eckley Miners’ Village is committed to preserving and interpreting the lives and culture of people from around the world who came to Northeastern Pennsylvania to mine anthracite coal and fuel America’s industrial might. Eckley is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, the Commonwealth’s official heritage agency. Eckley’s regular hours are 10 am to 4 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, visit Eckley Miners’ Village online or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
At Boulder View Tavern
Music 6 to 9 p.m.
22 – Tom Acker
23 – Bobby Ventura
27 - Bill Hoffman
28 – Bobby Ventura
29 – Zac Lawless
July 4 – Harlan Tucker Band
5 - Tom Acker
6 – 12:30-3:30 TBA
6 – Ian Kirk
7 - 12:30-3:30 Erin McClelland
The Pub @ the hub
Music Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.
June 1 – John Simoson
7 - Justin Skylar
8 – Dina Hall
14 - Nina Peterson
15 - Andrew Moses
21 – Chris Zelenka
22 – Hannah Noel
28 – DB Thomas
29 - John Simoson
July 4 - Friends of Roger
5 – Hannah Noel
6 - Justin Skylar
12 - Solkatana
13 - Nina Peterson
At The Sand Bar/Thirsty Moose
All from 8 to 12 midnight
June 1 - North of 40
8 – Teacher & Poet
15 – North of 40
16 – Flaxy Morgan
22 & 23 – Great Tastes of PA Wine & Food Festival
Wineries, Food, Bands and Vendors
July 5 - Fireworks
More at splitrockhotel.com/live_music/
At Holy Ghost Distillery & Tasting
House on Route 940
Entertainment, tasting experiences
Singer/Songwriter series
Saturdays 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
June 8 – Chuck Paul
15 – John Lukas
22 – The Underground Rainbows
29 – Eric Messina
July
Also – June 16 – Drunken Storytellers 6:30 –8 p.m. Buy tickets.
For details, www.holyghostdistillery.com
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At PoconoOrganics.com, Long Pond
Guided Farm Tours Saturdays and Sundays
At Mauch Chunk Opera House mcohjt.com
Doors open at 7, shows at 8 unless noted
Saturday, June 1 - Calamity Chang Presents: Burlesque Through the Ages
Friday, 7 - Ja Mon! Bob Marley Tribute
Saturday, 8 - Who’s Next - Tribute to the Who Friday, 14 - Cris Jacobs
Saturday, 15 - Start Making Sense Talking Heads Tribute
Friday, 21 - Steamroller - the Music of James Taylor
Saturday, 22 - 33 1/3 LIVE’s Killer Queen Experience
Thursday, 27 - Victor Wainwright & the Train
Friday, 28 - WXPN Welcomes Lizzie No Saturday, 29 Comedian Mike E. Winfield from America’s Got Talent (6:30 and 8:30 p.m.)
Friday & Saturday, July 5 & 6 - Peace Frog
Saturday, July 13 - 33 1/3 LIVE’s Killer Queen Experience
At Pennspeak.com
May 31 – Leonid and Friends
June 7 – Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam
8 – Tommy James & The Shondells
13 – Happy Together Tour
(Turtles, Jay & The Americans, Badfinger, Cowsills +)
15 – Jefferson Starship
28 – Los Lonely Boys
July 5 – Tyler Farr
6 – Mike Delguidice
More acts, and Summer Deck Parties on website
www.PoconosPark.com, Bushkill
July 3-6 Let Freedom Ring celebration & carnival
20 – Totally Tubular Festival – from 4 p.m.
(Thomas Dolby, Modern English, Men Without Hats, Tommy Tutone, Bow Wow Wow, The Romantics & more)
MoheganSunArenaPA.com
June 12 – Tom Segura
PPLCenter.com
June 8 – Nate Bargatze
20 - AEW Collision
28 – Brooks & Dunn
Kirby Center for Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre KirbyCenter.org
mountairycasino.com
Wednesdays through September 11, the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center will be offering weekly walks through the Tannersville Bog at 10 a.m. These 2 ½ hour walks will be guided by an Environmental Educator from the Center who will teach you about the Bog, a unique boreal bog for this area owned by the Nature Conservancy. The Bog is filled with bird songs and interesting insect eating plants.
Participants will meet at the Bog parking lot by 10 a.m. Directions: Route 611, at the light at the Wawa, turn onto Cherry Lane Road. The parking lot is 1.9 miles on your right from Route 611.
GPS Address: 552 Cherry Lane Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
Cost is $6 per person. Exact cash or check preferred (no credit cards). Please wear appropriate footwear for walking in the woods and through fields.
Advance registration is required. To register, call the E. E. Center at (570) 629-3061, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and some Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information on other programs visit www.mcconservation.org.
The front page featured today and yesterday photos of The Lake Harmony Lodge, now Nick’s Lake House.
Lake Harmony Association began their annual fish stocking in May with 322 Wide Mouth Bass, and in June will stock 400 Walleyes. (Cost back in ’04 was about $3,000.)
Paul Krawitz recently became Executive Chef of High Elevations restaurant.
Mary and Bill Davis sent greetings
from Ireland to all their friends in Lake Harmony, especially the gang at The Mountain’s Edge.
A photo of the
Pocono Privies poster by LAKE NEWS was in the 18624 section. Posters were sold at Country Peddler with proceeds to go to the newly formed
Environmental Action Committee in Kidder Township.
A photo page in the ’04 issue shows new See ARCHIVES, page 29
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signs for Willowbrook, Split Rock Country Club, and Jack Frost (A Boulder Creek Resort).
The township mailed 251 Notice to Connect letters on June 5 of ‘04 ahead of the phase one section being ready to take in sewage. Phase two is expected to be sent in July and phase three in August. There was a discount on the tap-in fee with payment made before the end of the year.
An ad for the new Century21 Select Group office, formerly Pocono West Real Estate, touts that “Joyce Bradley is still here!”
The Lake Harmony Group page lists some boating rules for the lake including No Wake zones, that tow ropes must be 80 feet or shorter, and that it is illegal to waterski between sunset and sunrise. Water traffic must always proceed in a counter-clockwise direction.”
The issue, in black and white, has a photo of mountain laurel in bloom by the first hole at the Split Rock Country Club.
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Arturo’s Wilde Fern restaurant sponsors a road rally to benefit the Dennison Township Volunteer Fire Co. on July 18 (of ‘04). After the rally will be a clam bake. Teams will be scored based on accuracy of the time and distance travelled by each team, with bonus points from answers to multiple questions about signs and sights along the route. Bring a compass.
The 2nd annual Jim Thorpe Renaissance Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 19 & 20 at Packer Park in Jim Thorpe. Featured will be Harley Newman blade walker, fire eater and magician.
The Pocono Playhouse 2004 season opens with Man of La Mancha the week of June 23 to 27, then Jekyll & Hyde June 30 to July 4.
The Hotel Jonas advertised the “Best crab cake appetizer in the Poconos.”
Lake Harmony Concerned Citizens host their 10th annual Golf Outing fundraiser on July 12, 2004 at the Mountain Laurel Golf Course featuring a steak and chicken lunch.
Pocono Raceway will host NASCAR Nextel Cup races on June 13 and August 1, 2004.
The Red Barons AAA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies has a homestand at their Moosic home stadium beginning June 15 versus Pawtucket, for four
days followed by four more days versus Richmond.
An ad: Bud Morello Knows Sewer & Water
The Premium Outlet Center in Tannersville has changed its name to The Crossings.
In conjunction with the 15th anniversary of St. Peter The Fisherman Catholic Church, the Ladies
of St. Peter’s have published a parish cook book, “Sharing Our Favorites.” The book may be purchased in the church gift shop, or at Mountain Crafters. Cost was $6.
It was fast, it didn’t last long but it left a legacy.
The Pony Express began its run on April 3, 1860
An 1860 poster advertises the Pony Express.
In the mid-19th century, getting word from one coast to the other was a monthslong undertaking involving stagecoaches and steamships.
The Gold Rush, the newly acquired Oregon and
California territories, and the Mormons’ flight to what is now Utah created a surge of migration to the West. Yet railroad and telegraph lines reached only as far as St. Joseph, MO.
Enter the Pony Express.
Formally known as the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Co., the enterprise began on April 3, 1860, and shortened the time it took to get mail across the country to 10 days from more than three weeks. See POST OFFICE NOTES, page 35
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Along the 1,943-mile route were relay stations with horse stables and wells. The stations were spaced 10-15 miles apart — about as far as a horse could run at full gallop — and largely followed established trails. Riders would cover about 75 miles a day, switching horses at each station for maximum speed.
The undertaking was not for the faint of heart. The terrain could be tricky, the weather could be harsh and the territory could be hostile, with riders and stable hands vulnerable to attack by bandits and Paiute Indians, who were resentful of the encroaching settlers in their traditional lands.
Riders were also required to take an abstemious oath:
“I, [name], do hereby swear that … I will, under no circumstances, use profane language, that I will drink no intoxicating liquors, that I will not quarrel or fight with any other employee of the firm, and that in every respect I will conduct myself honestly, be faithful to my duties, and so direct all my acts as to win the confidence of my employers, so help me God.”
Employees were paid handsomely, financed by the high price of the service — which was out of reach for most Americans.
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That price did not cover expenses, though, and the Pony Express operated in the red.
When a transcontinental telegraph line was completed in October 1861, the Pony Express rode off into the sunset, having delivered roughly 35,000 letters between East and West.
Although the service was a U.S. Mail contract route only during its last four months, it remains an important part of postal lore and is faithfully recreated each year through activities such as the Hashknife Pony Express ride in Arizona.
As always, We thank you for your business
April Shaner, Postmaster
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David Simek again this month, with a row of boats, ready for summer. We’re looking for all kinds of scenes of The Lake to feature, both on our cover and on our Facebook page. Send your pics to lakenewslakeharmony@gmail.com and tell usa little bit about them, where and when you took them, and a little bit about yourself, how long you’ve been at The Lake (even if it’s just for a weekend), and how we can reach you if we have more questions. Send news items, too, if you know something you’d like to share with our readers.
Kidder Supervisors made quick work of their May 28 agenda. In public comment, Lake Harmony Rescue Squad director of operations Scott Wuttke thanked supervisors for their covering fuel costs for the LHRS vehicles. Chief of the Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Co. Ralph Lennon also offered a hearty thank you from the LHVFC for covering their fuel costs. He added an invitation to attend that Saturday’s truck housing event.
Albrightsville VFD Chief Al Blew sent a letter of thanks to supervisors for covering fuel costs.
In business, Split Rock Resort was authorized for a fireworks display on their property on July 5 (with a rain date July 8).
The Shaw lot consolidation and improvement subdivision was approved as they met all conditions. Also approved were the two sewage planning modules for new lots at the Split Rock Country Club. The Camptel-Maison Lodging
plan was given a 60-day extension (to remove unapproved structures).
In reports, supervisor Noel Torres was given recognition for stepping up to be a translator for two police cases. As roadmaster, Torres referred to the township engineer’s report on the Meckes Lane bridge, where a bit of scour and minor undermining of a pier both need to be taken care of. The bridge is sound, and with the work done,
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will return to an every-six-month inspection rotation.
Police report 219 calls for April, 113 of those being traffic. A breakdown of those include 10 speeding tickets 5 each on Route 940 and Route 903, 6 STOP sign violations, 28 equipment violations (trucks) 21 on Route 940, 10 license violations, 13 moving violations 11 on Route 940, and 46 warnings 10 in Lake Harmony, 15 on Route 903 and 21 on Route 940.
Kidder Township Police patrolled 10,923 miles with their five units in April.
Lake Harmony VFC was called out 21 times, and Albrightsville VFC 11.
The Lake Harmony Rescue Squad was called 18 times in April, 13 in Lake Harmony, 3 in the White Haven area, 1 in the Weatherly area, and 1 into Tobyhanna Twp. They also went out 5 times on fire alarms. Total driving was 1294 miles. Fuel usage was 137 gallons.
Bills of $242,632 were approved for payment $65,169 was for the emergency services toward equipment, contract bills were $82,956 (mostly taxes and insurances), ordinary bills were $56,558 and garbage cost was $28,599.
Kidder Supervisors will meet next on June 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the township building.
The Reverend Glen R. Hueholt, age 97, died at home in Westerville, Ohio surrounded by family on May 26, 2024. He formerly resided in Berwick and Lake Harmony.
Glen was born on November 2, 1926, in Burlington, Iowa to the late Charles and Mabel (Peterson) Hueholt. Glen was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School (Iowa); Findlay College; Winebrenner Theological Seminary; and Pittsburgh Zenia Theological Seminary (M.Div.). He also attended Oberlin College Seminary and completed clinical training leading to certification by the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania as a Chaplain and Clinical Chaplaincy Supervisor.
After losing his own father at the age of 10, Glen realized how the Love of God is manifested through local ministry. His ordination vows to the Presbyterian Church were renewed after 60 years in 2012.
Glen faithfully served churches for over 70 years, starting at Northview Methodist Church, Ohio (194547); and locally, First United Presbyterian Church Bloomsburg, (1973-80); First Presbyterian Church of Weatherly (19802020); Mahanoy City Presbyterian Church, (1992-99); and Freeland United Presbyterian Church, (2005-2020). Glen was the Chaplaincy Program Director for White Haven Center from 1980 to 1982. During his tenure, Faith Chapel was created at the Center.
Glen was active as a member/officer in local ministerial, Synod, and Presbytery committees. He had a special interest in mental health and disability services.
In 1949, Glen married Lois Webber, his life-long love and faithful supporter of his ministry. Their marriage spanned 65 years until her death in 2015. A son, James, and brother, LaVerne, also predeceased him.
Glen is survived by his brother Harold; his children Richard Glen (Jolene) Hueholt, Barbara Ann (Dayton) Holmes, and Carol Susan (Craig) Young; grandchildren Michael Glen (Kim) Spangler, Kenneth Hueholt, Bethany (Jamie) Leavens, and Nicholas Hueholt; greatgrandchildren Michaela Spangler, Natasha Leavens, and Mitchell Leavens. He is also survived by his treasured friends and caretakers Juliet Bodu-Dwomo, Agnes Asiamah, Irene Ayenor, and Rebecca Opuku, and by many of his beloved extended families.
A Celebration of Glen’s life will be held on June 29, at 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church in Weatherly. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Heifer International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock AR 72202 or First Presbyterian Church, Spring St., Weatherly PA 18255.
The crew, board members and the organizers from Split Rock Resort. The Rescue Squad raised $2,500, thanks to Split Rock’s generosity and commitment to remaining an active member of our community.
Consider buying a LHRS hat, shirt, or sweatshirt for a gift at the LHRS tent at the Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival at the Split Rock Resort on June 22 and 23.
The Lake Harmony Rescue Squad’s ’23-’24 fundraising campaign letters were mailed last fall. People have been generous. As of May 1, the campaign has raised nearly $54,000. Our 2024 goal is to exceed $60,000 because the LHRS is buying another 4-wheel drive ambulance, same specs as #1760. Cost of the new unit is over $260,000. The new unit should arrive late this year if all goes well with the order and customizing. The Lake Harmony Rescue Squad will have the most modern fleet in the area by year’s end and we’ll all be safer for it.
In April, the units were out a total of 1,294 miles, making 14 calls in Lake Harmony, two in the White Haven area, one in Tobyhanna Twp. and one into the Weatherly area. The LHRS was also out 5 times with the fire companies on alarm calls.
The LHRS is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you wish to donate to help the LHRS pay for the new ambulance, please send a check 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 LHRS’ annual Hot Dog fundraiser will be July 12 and 13 at Harmony Beverage on Route 940.
It’s that time of year when college baseball teams wind up conference play, and the best teams go on to play for a national championship in what’s called “The College World Series.” Major schools (Division I in baseball) get most of the attention, just as they do in football and basketball. Still, there’s also great competition in other divisions, called Division II and Division III. This story is
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about the 2024 Division III championship and a school that competed in this year’s tournament, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC).
BSC is a liberal arts school with a good college baseball team that won over thirty games this year. The team qualified for this year’s NCAA D-III tournament and cruised through its first five games, qualifying for the opportunity to play for the D-III national championship. Still, what makes BSC’s story worth telling?
Founded in 1856 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, BSC has struggled financially. Despite considerable effort, the financial burden could not be eased. Eventually, the school’s board of trustees made a painful decision to close the college and cease operations. “This is a tragic day for the College, our students, our employees, and our alumni,” said Board Chair Rev. Keith D. Thompson when announcing the decision in See BASEBALL TEAM, page 47
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March of this year. “It is also a terrible day for Birmingham, the neighborhoods surrounding our campus for more than 100 years, and for Alabama.”
Friday, May 31, would be its last day of existence, and as the weeks flew by to the end of May, the school’s baseball team became a public representation of the college. The Birmingham community rallied around the team, including organizing a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to fly the Panthers to Ohio for the Division III College World Series.
Last Friday, May 31, the Panthers played Salve Regina University (RI) as the clock back home ticked to zero for their college. By the time the game was over, so too was BSC -- but not for its baseball team. Even though Salve Regina won the game in this double-elimination tournament, BSC would play at least one more day.
The Panthers took the field on Saturday to play Randolph Macon University (VA), and as the game
progressed, it looked like the end of the season was near. RMU put up seven runs late in the game to grab the lead, but, as Yogi Berra said, “The game ain’t over ‘til it’s over.” The Panthers pulled out the win via a 9th-inning home run, which meant there was still life in this team without a college.
Sunday’s opponent was the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, and this time, it looked like the Panthers would advance to the national semifinals. But that’s when another cliche came into the picture, the one that says, “Turnabout is fair play.” This time, Whitewater hit a gamewinning homer in the 9th inning, and that clout ended BSC’s storybook season.
There’s that famous line from the film A League of Their Own, “There is no crying in baseball.” But this time, there is for the team and the college they represented.
Matthew Paris writes human interest stories in sports. You can read his work online at The Sports Column, https://www. thesportscol.com/category/ matts-musings/
