LAKE NEWS
VOL. 25, NO. 6
Lake Harmony PA
JUNE, 2020
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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 $21 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 CANWIN’s office, 570-215-0204, Seth x302 and Ruth x304 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.
Grateful for Green by Ruth Isenberg Carbon County transitioned into the green phase of COVID-19 recovery this month — and it shows. There’s activity all around the Lake, and energy in the air, boats on the water and people everywhere. Our restaurants have made smart accomodations for outdoor dining, and are ready to welcome limited numbers of guests inside. Most are planning to continue take-out service as well, for those who aren’t yet comfortable going out. For some, including older people and people with health conditions and compromised immune systems, it may be a while before they want to risk exposure to crowds. It’s important to keep in mind that COVID-19 isn’t gone, isn’t cured, and can’t be prevented yet. Let’s all do our part to keep the vulnerable safe. Let’s also all do our part to help the volunteer organizations whose fundraising functions have been eliminated by the virus. Even in green, larger gatherings are discouraged, and our ambulance, fire company, library and trail group all depend on the funds they raise at public events. Please support the smaller events they are able hold this year, and if you can, send them a donation so they can continue to be here for you.
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 third Thursday 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 in the Times-News. 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.
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Resort has a tentative re-open date of July 1. Cosmic Bowling at the Resort is open. The movie theater remains closed. Bingo will resume at Albrightsville Fire Company on June 20, and meals are offered Fridays and Saturdays. As of press time, these were the only listings.
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Entertainment around Lake Harmony is just getting re-started. Here is a list of some of the fun that had been scheduled for mid-June to mid-July. It’s best to check the websites of the venues for up-todate listings. Nick’s Lake House will offer live entertainment on weekends. Shenanigans will have Karaoke sing-alongs on Fridays and Saturdays. At Boulder View Tavern: June 20 — Mother Nature’s Sons, 12:30-3:30 June 21 — Strawberry Jam, 12:30-3:30 June 27 — Jimmy Fitz, 12:30-3:30 June 28 — Tony Alosi, 12:30-3:30 July 2 — Strawberry Jam, 6-9 July 3 — Strawberry Jam, 6-10 July 4 — Tony Alosi, 6-10 July 9 — Strawberry Jam, 6-9 July 10 — Jimmy Fitz, 6-10 July 11 — TBD, 6-10 July 12 — Bandana Brothers, 3-7
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Kidder Twp. re-opens office by Seth Isenberg Kidder Township’s supervisors held a GoTo meeting on May 21, and glitches delayed the start until a quorum was rounded up. The meeting finally got underway with a mix of phone-ins and via the GoTo, with four supervisors, manager Suzanne Brooks, solicitor Casey Gillespie, police chief Matthew Kuzma, two citizens and this reporter. With the State Government shifting Carbon County into its yellow phase regarding COVID-19 restrictions, Kidder will reopen its municipal office to the public starting Tuesday, May 26. People coming into the building will need to wear masks. It was noted that the township will see more business activity, and that short-term rentals will again be allowed. A letter was shared by a group of Lake Harmony businesspeople, addressed to sewage service provider Aqua PA, asking for some kind of relief from a high increase in rates. Supervisors discussed this, and decided to send their own letter of support of these businesses’ request to Aqua PA — by unanimous vote. In business, police officer Ryan Kennedy has completed his probation period satisfactorily, and
is now a full time member of the department. The department reported 145 calls for the month of April, 59 of those were police services notifications. The Lake Harmony Rescue Squad reports making 24 calls in April. Two new people were hired for the crew. The LHRS thanks WalMart of Lehighton for another donation of personal protection supplies. Unit 1760 is getting service for an electrical problem. Supervisors authorized disposition of records per the township code of listed items between 2017 and 2012 such as old tax bills, exoneration lists and tax collector duplicates and general ledgers, as well as all electronic recordings of meetings once official written minutes are approved. The old Mt. Laurel Campground parcel was bought by a citizen from the county tax claim bureau by a Walnutport area resident, and is now returned to the tax rolls. Supervisors approved bills totaling $244,023. The biggest chunk of that is $142,842 for funds to the two fire companies, the Rescue Squad, and into the fire equipment fund. $26,920 was paid to County Waste for trash hauling; $18,429 for Highmark Blue Shield coverage for staff; $14,502 See KIDDER, page 7
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Continued from page 6 to ARRO for engineering services; $13,334 to the IRS; were the highest bills in the rest of the list. Roadmaster Bruce Berger reported that the township is waiting on a crew from Schiffer Bituminous to come clean out catch basins. The old dump truck was auctioned off at a price of $16,600 via Municibid.
A letter was received spelling out concerns of the Lake Harmony Association including about parking (due to big houses built on small lots), noise and fireworks, and trash being put out too soon — attracting bears. These items will be discussed at future meetings. The township’s declaration of emergency continues to be in effect as long as the state declaration holds. It is hoped that the June regular meeting will be in person again. The large hall at the Albrightsville Fire House was offered as a location so that there’s plenty of room for social distancing. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on June 18. Details on whether it’s in person and where, or online, will be posted on the township website.
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Lake Harmony Post Office Notes by Christine Gilliar We hope everyone is staying safe & getting through this Pandemic. Hopefully it will be over sooner than later. However due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the overflow of new people trying to stay safe, we ask that if you are renting and would like packages please open a PO Box for 6 months at $28 and a key deposit, and whatever months you do not use will be refunded with the key return. Bring in your lease and a valid photo ID. If you own your home a home owner’s insurance policy is good or the 911 paper from the township that can be emailed to you, and we can look at it from your phone. See POST OFFICE NOTES, page 10
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We have over 100 new people with no PO Box numbers and more every day. We are doing our best to try to keep track of everyone and giving everyone a chance to come in so we can explain how ordering packages works here in Lake Harmony. I’ve heard that some of you didn’t even know there was a Post Office since UPS & FedX come to the house. Too many packages are getting returned since they will come up failures in our system if we don’t return them. Since we are in the yellow and soon to be in the green, if you do not want to rent a PO Box — please — you can track your own packages and pick them up daily. FUN FACT: THE US POSTAL SERVICE IS HIRING NOW Postal Jobs US / Hiring - No Experience Required https://www.USJobsHelpCenter.com $21/hr Start, Avg up to $72k/year. Search 100’s of Jobs - Start Today! Start a New Career Today! · Postal Jobs Hiring Now! § Apply Now Find Out if You’re Eligible.
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On The Road Again? by Seth Isenberg
These weeks of being cooped up by the Commonwealth of PA had Lake Harmony looking empty at a time when we all would have been getting ready for summer. With the restaurants, resort and stores closed (or nearly so by the COVID-19 rules), locals and our shelteredin-place guests were getting more than a little stir-crazy. Good news came before Memorial Day when some of
the restrictions were lifted as Carbon County earned a yellow rating. Now in June, we can enjoy socially distanced dining and music, boating activities and more. Since mid-month, Lake Harmony has started to show its usual bustle and swagger. We are not back 100%, but there are now rules we can manage while keeping safe and alert about the virus. As for being on the road again — I think it’s almost time. Ruth and I would like to restart
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our museum outings, once they open back up. What time on the road we did take was to look for the late spring wildflowers, rhododendron, and just recently, mountain laurel. Through late June and over the Independence Day weekend, explore Hickory Run State Park for the best mountain laurel show of blooms in this area. It’s an easy car ride on mostly paved roads, though the gravel road to the Boulder Field is an easy ride, but sometimes dusty. If taking a walk in the woods appeals, bring bug spray and spray down your pants, socks and shoes, then head onto the miles and miles of fine trails in the park. Ruth and I recommend the trails that take you along the edge of the Lehigh Gorge; or the Old Stagecoach Trail that explores rolling hills, high mountain streams and bogs. It’s best to get a trail map from the park office — which is brand new this summer with lots of parking. Our planned summer-full of events is looking more like a treasure hunt, seeking out the rare event that has survived the wave of cancellations. Off our events list are Briggs’ Blues Fest, County Fairs, Musikfest, Frontier Rodeo week, concerts at area wineries, and the Pocono Mountains Music Festival. Our one and only NASCAR weekend in nearby Long Pond gets held, just without spectators, so that’s a scratch, too. In July, what remains of the events includes a PowWow to be held July 18 and 19 in Drums — which is about a half hour west of The Lake. Knoebels amusement park has not announced their opening yet, but July is likely. We plan to enjoy See ON THE ROAD, page 12
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On the Road… Continued from page 11
some July evenings there when they do – it’s an hour and 10 minutes west on Interstate 80 to the Buckhorn exit, then south. For evenings, the Mauch Chunk Opera House has reopened, so check their website for music and comedy shows just down the road in downtown Jim Thorpe. Depending on the weather, we’d like to go to the Steamtown railroad museum in Scranton this summer when they reopen, though they’ve cancelled their train rides. The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Lancaster County looks like a fun day trip, too, as we can schedule it. Also in that county, we’re still expecting the PA Renaissance Faire to take place starting weekends in August and running through October. With all of these, if the weather is hot, there’s little air conditioning at the sites, so pick your days wisely. I’ll try to find events that survived and start a list in July’s issue. September looks more promising, featuring the still scheduled Celtic Classic in Bethlehem late in the month. That same weekend, there’s the Willowbrook Rodeo. Both are just an hour away. So - welcome to summer everyone. Here’s to seeing you all out and about again – though when you have your masks on, don’t count on ready recognition. Keep well and stay positive.
At Hickory Run State Park.
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As our area went into the COVID-19 shelter at home time, the Boulder View Tavern in Lake Harmony had its restaurant coolers full of food they were expecting to serve to patrons. With the restaurant and tavern closed, it was decided to make a donation of this food to the Valor Clinic Foundation to help them feed the veterans in their care at their Jonas facility, Paul’s House. Shown here are Boulder View chef Steven Virola, Boulder View general manager Keith DeVos, and Valor House manager Michelle Goyette as they prepared boxes of the food for deliver to Paul’s House.
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Native American Pow-Wow will welcome visitors
The public is welcome July 18-19 at an inter-tribal Native American Pow-Wow at Camp Rotawanis in Drums. Chief Littlewolf and the Tribal Council of the Wyoming Trail Council of Pennsylvania’s Native Americans issued the invitation, “as we attempt to step out of the heavy shadows of the Coronavirus Pandemic that has made us feel shutin for so long. As our Native American culture followers of both native and non-native peoples have been deprived by the cancellation of so many other events, we feel that it is time to come together once again in the spirit of our old ways. “Since many of us of the first nations are geographically separated by great distances, PowWow has always been a way for us to come together to visit with one another, share our cultures, not only with one another but also with the general public so they may better understand our ways as we strive to hold onto the old ways of our past, while we must live with one foot on each side of a
line that separates two very different ways of life. It is also a very spiritual time for us, as much prayer is involved in our dance, song, and drum. Many of the vendors who are set up at our Pow-Wow depend on the sale of their wares, as it is their only means of income, and as we mentioned, most PowWows for this summer have been cancelled. “We will, however, be making every attempt to practice all safety measures possible during this event, and we hope that you will also, and above all, afford the respect of those around you. “As we of Native American heritage are a very spiritual peoples, we will be looking to the Creator to bless us and keep all who attend safe. We hope that you will join us for these two days of festivities and activities. If you have any questions call the tribal office at 570-4278723, or email wyomingtrail@outlook.com.” Gates Open at 10 a.m. both days, with Grand Entry at noon. Admission is $6; children under 12 are free. There is free parking. Bring your lawn chair.
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MARGE McALEER OBITUARY Margaret T. “Marge” McAleer (nee Tanner), age 69, of Lake Harmony, formerly of Hatfield, passed away on May 23, 2020. Born in Miami, FL she was the loving daughter of the late Otis and Ama Tanner (nee Chaistain). Marge retired after many decades in the banking industry and went on to enjoy her part-time job at Jack Frost Ski Resort. She was a passionate Rolling Stones fan and loved to dance to live music, especially at Nick’s Lakehouse in Lake Harmony, with her friends. Upon retirement, Marge enjoyed her time on the golf course with her husband, even achieving a hole in one at Split Rock Golf Club. Marge was a former Lake Harmony Rescue Squad Board Member. Those who knew Marge know she disliked being fussed over and would rather give than receive. Marge was the loving wife of 50 years to Joseph McAleer; beloved mother of Mendy Meriwether (Andrew) and Oliver McAleer; caring grandmother of Riley, Paige, Ella, and Nathan; devoted sister of Faye Pitman. She is also survived by her loving extended family and countless friends.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, services and interment will be private. A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marge’s memory to SPCA, 524 E. Main Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702, would be appreciated.
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Archives
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June 2002 Members or the Lehigh Valley Chapter of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge gathered on June 2 at Mauch Chunk Lake, for their annual get together recalling the D-Day landing on June 6, 1944. Pictured at the gathering is Harry Klotz of Lake Harmony, who was with the 4th Division, which landed at Utah Beach. The Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company in August will celebrate the Company’s 50th anniversary. The Lake Harmony Estates Property Owners Association was recognized by the Community Association Institute as the mid-sized communities’ Outstanding Community Association of the Year (2001) at the LHEPOA spring meeting held in the Kidder Township Building on May 26. After the ceremony, there was a celebration with cake, balloons and a commemorative sticker. In November of 2001, the northeastern Pennsylvania office of The Nature Conservancy moved into a refurbished hay barn in Long Pond — the Hauser Nature Center.
The issue published a full page of nature walks and programs offered by TNC. A page of this issue is devoted to adopting a dog. Another page covers voluntary recycling in Kidder Township. Appearing at The Pocono Playhouse June 19 to 30 — Forever Plaid, then from June 3 to 14 — Camelot. A children’s theater program starts June 21, performing Pinocchio Fridays and Saturdays at 11, through July 6, then Jack and the Beanstalk the next two weekends. A petition is being circulated in favor a bottle deposit bill. An adult singles group has been formed at St. Peter the Fisherman Church. The group is planning a wine and cheese social on June 22. Kidder Township received a commitment from PennVEST for an infrastructure loan of up to $11 million to construct a sewer system. See ARCHIVES, page 24
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Archives 18624, June 2002 Harry and Mildred Klotz will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on June 28. Congratulations to the happy couple. After 31 years of teaching at the L. B. Morris School, Carol Getz retired June 7. The 13th annual Mother’s Day Weekend with Richard Simmons was held May 11 at the Galleria at Split Rock. Nearly 300 people attended. Craig Hockman and Mike D’Amico, formerly of Shenanigans, recently opened The Palace Restaurant in Lansford. Congratulations to the Kennedy family, formerly of South Lake Drive and owners of Kitchens by Kennedy, on the birth of James Kennedy VIII on April 17, to Amy and James VII (in Napoli, Italy). The family recently visited the Lake Harmony area.
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This Month’s Cover
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Ruth Isenberg shot this month’s cover during an enjoyable lunch by the dock at Nick’s Lakehouse. There were all kinds of boats on the Lake, but this group of kayakkers made a determined course for lunch, moving a family of ducks out of the way to make landing.
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Congratualtions Class of 2020, Jim Thorpe HS
Despite a touch of rain toward the end, graduation ceremonies for Jim Thorpe High School class of 2020 were well attended and well received at Pocono Raceway on June 3. LN: Seth Isenberg
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Resource for stopping spread of Spotted Lanternfly A printable checklist developed by Penn State Extension and the state Department of Agriculture can help citizens tick all the boxes when it comes to preventing the spread of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that is threatening the agricultural, timber and ornamental industries. The Spotted Lanternfly Checklist for Residents, now available on the extension website, contains a list of items that should be inspected before traveling or transporting them. These items include vehicles, recreational or camping items, outdoor furniture, building materials, and yard and garden items. “The arrival of summer and the lifting of shelter-in-place orders have people traveling across the commonwealth,” said Heather Leach, spotted lanternfly extension associate in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. “With that comes
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THEME: COCKTAILS AND MOCKTAILS ACROSS 1. Angelou and Rudolph 6. Mason’s load 9. Bobby Pickett’s “Monster ____” 13. Infection from contaminated water or food 14. Formerly Cassius Clay 15. Slow, musically speaking 16. ____ Ste. Marie, Ontario 17. Bonding words 18. Like draft beer 19. *Cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice 21. *Tropical cocktail favorite 23. Motion of approval 24. *Home of pisco sour 25. Smoker’s residue 28. Big butte 30. *It has both white and dark rum 35. Popular BBQ side 37. Pea houses 39. *Hold your drink aloft in honor 40. “Downton Abbey” countess 41. Subject of 17th century Dutch mania 43. Cote d’Azur locale 44. Teatro alla Scala offering 46. Sushi selection 47. Kind of jeans fit 48. *She famously disliked the eponymous drink
50. Chesterfield or ulster 52. Bro’s sib 53. Long and lean 55. Petting spot 57. *Negroni and boulevardier ingredient 61. Time for the big bowl games 65. Unethical loaner’s practice 66. Designed to guarantee equal rights 68. Cooler manufacturer 69. #38 Down, pl. 70. Atlantic catch 71. Musical ensemble 72. Rodeo Drive tree 73. It’s of the beholder 74. Rosetta Stone, e.g. DOWN 1. Difficult situation 2. Antioxidant-rich berry 3. Common contraction 4. Kind of wrench 5. TV’s popular portmanteau 6. Let it down to relax? 7. *____ fashioned 8. D in LED 9. Take-out handout 10. Nay sayer 11. Sun, e.g. 12. Indigenous people of northeast Arizona 15. *Nespolino fruit 20. Highly skilled 22. Elbow rest 24. Portable lock
25. Fancy tie 26. Ski run 27. Sheik’s bevy 29. *Whiskey ___ 31. Charged particles 32. Flip side, pl. 33. Binary digits code 34. Things on a list 36. “Star Trek” speed 38. Fodder holder 42. Eloise’s residence
45. Quiets 49. Otitis organ 51. *Popular mixer, pl. 54. Brother’s daughter 56. Should 57. Turning point 58. World’s largest continent 59. *To warm wine or cider and add spices 60. Junior ball
61. Green gemstone 62. Burn-soothing plant 63. Agitate 64. Yesteryear 67. *First name in cola and grenadine Puzzle Answers on page 39.
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