Lake News, June-July 2021 by canwinjournal

LAKE NEWS

VOL. 27, NO. 6

Lake Harmony PA

JUNE–JULY 2021

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Lake News June–July 2021 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 CANWIN’s office, 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.

Green and gorgeous by Ruth Isenberg

Everything is green — and gorgeous. The trees are in full leaf again, and while the flowering trees have mostly dropped their petals, the Rhododendron and Mountain Laurel are in full bloom and a beautiful sight. Take a ride through Hickory Run State Park and enjoy the show. But be careful — people are so happy to be out and about after the pandemic that they are flocking to the park, especially on weekends. They aren’t all being careful about crossing the road, especially at the Hawk Falls parking area. It’s been warm enough to be out on The Lake, and boaters are taking advantage of the sunny days for cruising and fishing. The cool nights — some with temperatures dipping into the 40s — are providing the perfect excuse for a bonfire with s’mores and roasted marshmallows. Last summer, outdoor dining was our only option, but we learned to love it, and this year it’s being embraced on all but the stormiest days and nights. And even those storms have their plusses — they are exciting to watch, and they provide the catalyst we need to keep the greening going.

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. 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.

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Entertainment Around Lake Harmony At Shenanigans Boomers is Open w/ Karaoke from 9 p.m.–1 a.m. At Nick’s Lake House Live Music weekends Great Tastes of PA Wine & Food Festival at Split Rock Resort June 19 and 20, 12-5 p.m. At Powerhouse Restaurant Live music Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Boulder View Tavern Strawberry Jam every Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. AND June 18, Walter Lee, 6 to 9 p.m. June 19, Regina Sayles, 6 to 9 p.m. June 25, Timmy Fitz, 6 to 9 p.m. June 26, Ian Kirk, 6 to 9 p.m. July 2, Regina Sayles, 6 to 9 p.m.

July 3, Adam McKinley, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Andrews Nicholas, 6 to 9 p.m. July 4, Bill Hoffman, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 9, Timmy Fitz, 6 to 9 p.m. July 10, Brit and Kenny, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Halfway There, 6 to 9 p.m. July 11, Erin McClellan, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. See ENTERTAINMENT, page 6

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Entertainment Continued from page 4

July 16, Erin McClellan, 6 to p.m. July 17, Ian Kirk, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and LUCA, 6 to 9 p.m. July 18, Regina Sayles, 4 to 7 p.m. July 23, Ian Kirk, 6 to 9 p.m. July 24, Walter Lee, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Tyler Full Band, 6 to 9 p.m. July 25, Justin Patire, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. At Mauch Chunk Opera House Most shows doors open 7, show at 8 p.m. Fri June 18, Eaglemania tribute to The Eagles Sat June 19, British Invasion Years Fri June 25, Experience Janis (Janis Joplin show) Sat June 26, Kashmir (The Led Zeppelin Show) July 2 & 3, Peace Frog (The Doors Show) July 4, Peace Frog – show at 6 Sat July 10, Rubix Kube (The 80’s show) Fri July 16, Kick (INXS tribute) Sat July 17, Last Child (The Aerosmith Experience) Fri July 23, Tribute to Dave Matthews by the Billy Bauer Band Sat July 24, Bobby Collins (Comedian)

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PO Notes Continued from page 7

The Ochopee Post Office is the smallest post office building in the United States. It is a tiny shed on U.S. Route 41 in Collier County near Ochopee, Florida. It is located about 3 miles (5 km) east of the intersection of US 41 and State Road 29. Its Zip code is 34141 in Area Code 239, Exchange 695. The building used to be a storage facility for irrigation pipes of an adjacent tomato farm. It was converted into a post office in 1953, after a fire destroyed Ochopee’ s previous post office. Did you ever wonder how many post offices are there in the United States? Well… It is widely known that the United States Postal Service (USPS), also known as the Post Office and U.S. Mail, is an independent agency of the United States federal government responsible for providing postal service in the United States. There are approximately 200,000 post offices in the US. Are you looking for a job? Why not consider the USPS? What is the hiring process for USPS, you ask. Applying for a Permanent Position: Create an account on the USPS website. You must begin your application for all USPS positions online. Take the appropriate exam. Applicants for many positions with the USPS must take a civil service exam. If you’re interested just Google USPS civil service exam dates. Also look for USPS civil service books to study; it was a big help to me way back in the day. We need hard working, caring individuals to

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be added to our team, starting pay $18 to $25/hr. Trust me I started in the 1990s and I’m not sorry at all. Get your foot in the door and you can transfer to other offices when available. I have to thank Theresa whom I worked with for 17 years in Albrightsville and who originally told me about the opening here in Lake Harmony. I worked for $7.70 an hour for my first 3 years. The cleaning lady was making $8. I was like WOW something isn’t right here! Luckily my first Postmaster John Pickle pushed me into taking the test to better myself for the future. That made all the difference in the world career-wise for me. I can actually retire in 3 years at 56 but I love my job and my Lake Harmony customers and my boss April so much I’m not going anywhere yet! Maybe in another 10 years.

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Upcoming stamp releases include, clockwise from top left, Happy Birthday, Missouri Statehood, Raven Story, Ursula K. Le Guin and Tap Dance. The Postal Service has announced dates for See PO Notes, page 11

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PO Notes

Continued from page 10 stamp releases through mid-October, along with the cities where they will be dedicated: • Tap Dance: Saturday, July 10, New York City • Western Wear: Friday, July 23, Abilene, TX • Ursula K. Le Guin: Tuesday, July 27, Portland, OR

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Sign up now for PKL golf tourney Penn-Kidder Library Center will hold its third annual golf tournament on Monday, June 28, at Jack Frost National. PKL is looking for hole sponsors at $50, and the donation of prizes for basket raffles. To learn more, or to sign up to golf, email maryfarn@verizon. net

12 — Lake News, June–July 2021 MONTHS OF HARD WORK, hours of training, dollars spent on apparatus and equipment, and the dedication of the officers and members of the Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company finally paid off on May 3. Jason Smith, right, Deputy Director of th Eastern PA EMS Council presented the company with the paperwork and plaques that mark them as an accredited Voluntary Rescue Service. They are the first company in Carbon County to receive this recognition from the state fire commissioner’s office and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The Voluntary Rescue Service Recognition program provides guidance for staffing, training, education and equipment for vehicle and machinery rescue. It includes minimum manpower levels as well. In making the presentation, Smith said “The leadership of Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company had a vision. Their vision was to advance the services they were able to provide to those living in or traveling through the Lake Harmony area, and, in short order, they were able to make that vision a reality.” At left, Fire Chief Ralph Lennon holds the decal which is now displayed on the new rescue truck, while Deputy Chief Joe Lennon shows the official plaque.

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On The Road These past few weeks have been busy. Since last month’s LAKE NEWS, Ruth and I produced our own newspapers, plus newspapers for an association customer, and in between celebrated my birthday, honored veterans over Memorial Day weekend, and recently celebrated the graduations of the class of 2021. Our only Road trip of consequence was to MayFair in Allentown on a wet and cold Saturday on Memorial Day weekend. That evening was sparsely attended, wet and so cold that our German Shorthair Pointer, Bull, started to complain (he makes noises). For this column, I thought it would be best to share our plans for a future Road Trip — to Gettysburg. Friends will be staying near the Battlefield starting the 4th of July, and we have decided to join them, staying overnight. This will give us a morning to do something we’ve long wanted to do — hire a professional guide just for our own group. During previous visits to the park, we have done our own exploring and crossed paths with groups who had their own tour guides. Sometimes we would linger to listen in, learning things not on the guide maps or national park signs. Until now, we’d not had the opportunity.

On July 5, we will get our own three-hour battlefield tour from a member of the Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides. I booked the guide through Gettysburgtourguides.org, and have spoken to the man who will be with us for that morning. Visiting Gettysburg can be a very powerful experience. Ruth and I, and our friends, are keen on learning more about that important battle 158 years ago. The anniversary of the battle will have just ended — they fought from July 1 to 3 in 1863 — so the battlefield park should be less crowded, particularly on a Monday. Our road trip will west on Interstate 80 to I-81, then south to US 15, a drive of about 150 miles and about three hours including a stop. Looking ahead, there’s NASCAR weekend with races Friday through Sunday — Friday’s ARCA race can be enjoyed for a mere $10 admission for regular grandstand seats. Ruth and I and friends will sit out under the stars to enjoy live music at Briggs Farm on the Friday and Saturday after our Gettysburg trip. Coming up is the Pocono Mountain Music Festival nearby, and at the start of August, Bethlehem Musikfest will be back — all these about an hour from Lake Harmony.

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Colors across Carbon County

Fourth of July Decorating Contest announced by CCEDC The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corp. (CCEDC) has announced the Colors across Carbon County Business Decorating Contest to celebrate the Fourth of July, 2021. The business decorating contest will be held for the first time, with judging by the public to begin June 28. Business owners within the Carbon County limits are being challenged to decorate their buildings/properties with red, white and blue flags and bunting, banners, window paintings, and other decor to celebrate Independence Day. While this contest is for businesses, homeowners and other property owners are also encouraged to decorate.

Voting will end on July 5, with a Colors Champion from each area named on July 6. There is no fee to participate and the CCEDC will award each winner with an exclusive marketing package valued at over $500. “We are looking to give people the opportunity to drive or walk around their downtown and support local businesses this Independence Day,” said Alice Wanamaker, CCEDC executive director. Business owners can sign up online at www.carboncountychamber.org Be sure to engage with us on Facebook/Twitter for photos, voting updates and more.

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Short-Term Rental ordinance hearing brings mostly agreement by Seth Isenberg Kidder Township held the second of its public hearings on a proposed Short Term Rental (STR) ordinance on June 10. This meeting again drew a full house, but unlike the previous meeting, everyone had a seat, and no one needed to wait outside. The newest draft of the short term rentals ordinance clarifies definitions — bedrooms, property manager, short-term rental and STR permit. No property in Kidder Township can operate an STR without having a permit. To get a permit, applicants must provide contact information, including a 24 hour a day local contact. Floor plans and property site plans must be provided, with parking spaces noted. If in an association, the association must provide a letter that it was notified. The property will also need to be inspected by a township inspector. Inside an STR will be a clearly posted contact information sheet, with names and 24 hour phone

numbers, along with a maximum occupancy and the maximum number of vehicles allowed on the property. The proper address for 9-1-1 will also need to be posted inside. Among the other information to be visible are rules about trash, and pickup days. Occupancy rules are two persons per bedroom, plus four additional people. There is no parking allowed on any public street. Use of campers on an STR site is prohibited. There is a noise and behaviors clause. Sections include explanations of violations, responsibility of owners, and appeals (over a page detailing the process). In this draft, yearly fees are $500 for 1 to 3 bedrooms, $450 for 4 or 5 bedrooms, and $1,000 for six or more bedrooms. Lake Harmony property owners were the primary attendees, and were supportive of the effort to get the ordinance into place. A mix of opinions See KIDDER STR, page 18

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from about 18 speakers ranged from Gerald Strubinger who was in favor of higher fees, to Brian King who wanted no fees — just the current rules enforced. Several spoke of existing and ongoing problems with neighbor STRs, from parties to parking. On noise, parking and other issues, neighbors are urged to call police. Police will come onto association roads to visit a problem property, and ask the renters to get quieter or move offending cars. The funds can be used to add police to be available during problem times. Some owners feel that fines should fall on the renter, instead of the STR’s owner. Nearly all were in agreement that the registration cost will provide a pool of funds that can be used for more enforcement. There was a discussion about water use, and over-use. One property owner stated that their well has run dry after a neighbor property became an STR. There was some advocating of adding a water

capacity section to the ordinance. Strubinger put forward a specific idea, that hot tubs be barred from STRs due to their water use (and mis-use). A robust discussion developed about properties advertising occupancies of over 30, and got specific. Also, one four-bedroom home in Lake Harmony Estates is advertised to sleep 22. Questions were raised about accuracy in advertising, which led to an explanation of what the township can and cannot do. It cannot regulate advertising. As this hearing closed, it was explained that supervisors will need to adopt a Short-Term Rental ordinance at an upcoming meeting. Once that is in place, there will be time for all the STR owners to get registered, and inspected to comply with the rules, so by 2022, the new rules will be in place and being enforced. Editor’s Note: Kidder Township supervisors were meeting on our press day, June 17. You can read about that meeting in the Journal of Penn-Kidder, available in a distribution box in front of Hazle Park, at Ahart’s Market, and at other spots around the area.

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Archives June 2001 On the front page is a drawing of the Split Rock entrance pillars and cabin, from a postcard postmarked 1953. The card lists W. D. Martz, Mauch Chunk, as post card distributor. The caption on the card says it all: “Gateway, Split Rock in the Pocono Mtns.” The Gateway entrance to Split Rock Lodge is off the Pinchot Trail (Route 940) in Carbon County between White Haven and Blakeslee. “The scenic three and a half miles of forest drive from the Gateway to the Lodge is an excellent dirt road through a paradise for nature lovers, being banked with rhododendron and mountain laurel. The vast solitude of thousands of acres offer an ideal refuge for small and large game of every description, deer being among the most prominent.” The Rock Bar at Split Rock started its nightly band on July 3 at 5 p.m., so it would be done ahead of the resort’s fireworks display. Among the regular entertainers at the Resort were the Daisy Jug Band, BC & The Blues Crew, and reggae by George Wesley.

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Archives

Continued from page 20 June 2001 Jeff Jones was surprised on May 5 at a celebration in honor of his 50th birthday. The Split Rock Cottage Owners enjoyed their annual outing at the pavilion at Split Rock on May 26. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate. Bill Spayd of Summit Hill and Lake Harmony was featured in a pre-Memorial Day article in the Times-News about his military service. He is a veteran of Pearl Harbor. The Lake Harmony Rescue Squad will celebrate the arrival of their newest truck with a parade on August 25. Following the parade will be a party with food, drinks, and the Daisy Jug Band performing. The Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company is selling the Fire House Cook Book for $10, along with t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats. Stop by the fire house on Saturday mornings to buy these items. The issue was 48 pages, printed in black ink on white heavy paper, stapled.

Christmas in July is back for model train buffs The Carbon Model Railroad Society will hold its Christmas in July Open House at 529 Ore Street in Bowmanstown on Saturdays and Sundays, July 10 & 11, 17 & 18, and 24 & 25, 1–4 p.m., and Thursdays, July 15 & 22, 7–9 p.m. The HO scale displays are in various stages of completion and are excellent learning tools. The club’s N scale display will also be in operation on the second floor along with new and pre-owned trains and accessories for sale. The club’s traveling caboose with its HO Scale operating display can be visited in the back yard. Admission is free; donations are welcome. Masks are optional. The building is air-conditioned. For more info call 610-826-6636.

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Lunch and Learn:

Benefits for wartime veterans explained Attention older veterans — find out if you or your spouse qualify for a higher level of pension during a free online seminar on veterans benefits hosted by Heritage Hill Senior Community on Tuesday, June 29, at noon via Zoom. Christine LeClair, the Carbon County director of Veterans Affairs, will discuss “Aid and Atten-

dance,” a pension benefit that can help defray senior care costs and is different from the VA’s compensation benefit. Lunch is included, courtesy of Heritage Hill. Pick up your free box lunch at 800 Sixth St., Weatherly, on the day of the event between 9:30-11:30 a.m. RSVP by June 25 with Rachael at 570-427-4500 or rtimm@heritagehillsenior.com.

Writers wanted for local news and features The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, Journal of Penn-Kidder, and Lake News needs writers to help cover municipality meetings, school events and meetings, and more. Meeting payments are based on the amount of time involved in attending the meetings or events, and then writing the article for the Journal. If you can help, send us an e-mail – to

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Obituary Blaine Holt Finkbiner | July 17, 1945 – June 6, 2021 Blaine Holt Finkbiner was given to God on the morning of June 6, 2021. He was a teacher, philanthropist, and devoted husband. Today Blaine is survived by his spouse, James A. Wells, and numerous other family members. From his time as an educator to his final days, he expressed how much he cared through his creativity, his generosity, and an unmatched, gentle honesty. He not only told you, but showed you, that he loved you. This is why he leaves behind such a massive hole in many lives. But it is also the reason for his greatest achievement: the exemplary love he shared with Jim for almost 40 years. The love they shared was so powerful that it blossomed beyond them and influenced the world they occupied. It fueled the building of a business, the strengthening of a family, the passage through crises and the rescuing of hundreds of dogs and more than a few people. It will forever remain an

example of devotion and perseverance, a model for all of us blessed enough find someone to share life with. A celebration of his life will be held on July 17, details to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to 1 Love For Animals, P.O. Box 1414, Southeastern, PA 19398 (www.1love4animals.org) in memory of Blaine.

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Planning underway for Benefit A benefit is being organized for Joyce Wasko, whose family recently suffered another tremendous loss. The event is planned for September, with details to be announced in the July/August LAKE NEWS. It’s our turn to raise her up. She has been through more than most of us could ever comprehend in three lifetimes, much less one. There will be live music, a silent auction, 50/50’s and much more. Watch for details.

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This Month’s Cover Theresa Erbstein sent this shot of a flowerloving deer. She writes: “Last week in Lake Harmony there was a car accident that involved hitting a baby deer. The mother is still distraught. She has been following me when walking my dogs. I think she wants my dogs for her own.” Later in the week she added this photo

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CCED to hold annual dinner; seeks awards nominations The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development will be hosting its annual dinner on Friday, November 12, at 5:30 p.m. at Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton. This year’s event will have a Freedom in Carbon County theme and will celebrate those businesses who continue to do great things in Carbon County and highlight and celebrate Carbon businesses, initiatives and individuals. CCED looks forward to hosting entertainment, awards, and a reason to “Celebrate the Success of Carbon County.” Those interested in sponsoring and attending the event are invited to contact Alice Wanamaker at 610-379-5000 or alicew@carboncounty chamber.org . The annual dinner is a time to honor those passionate, hardworking and driven professionals and business owners in Carbon County. Our businesses, professionals and volunteers are the heartbeat of this great county, and it is our privilege to take a night and celebrate local success stories.

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The CCEDC is seeking nominations for the 2021 CCEDC Annual Dinner Awards. Awards are presented to Business of the Year, Rookie Business of the Year, Tourism and Entertainment Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Economic Development Project, and William H. Bayer Lifetime

Achievement Award. Do you know a special business or individual that falls under one of those categories in Carbon County? If so, please contact lrex@ carboncountychamber.org or call 610-379-5000 to nominate them. Nominations can also be mailed to the Chamber office at 137 South Street, Lehighton PA 18235.

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Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company Report Lake Harmony VFD shows 43 incidents on their report for May. 29 of those were smoke detector activation — no fire. There were three motor vehicle accidents with injuries and one with no injuries, three responses to alarms due to malfunction, four call-outs that were cancelled en route, a grass fire, a fire in the woods, and a false call. One call was in Penn Forest Township, and the rest within Kidder. The LHVFD QRS team is now up and running for quick medical responses when the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad is not available. A repeater for the 911 signal has been offered to fix the reception in the LHVFC firehouse. Cost is $6,500. A grant will be sought.

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Seeking: Carbon County Fair Queen & Junior Miss The Carbon County Fair is looking for young ladies to participate in the 2021 Queen and Junior Miss Programs. Applications can be obtained by email at ccllfa@ptd.net or by calling Kristin at 570-778-9026. All applications must be postmarked by June 30, 2021. There is no application fee. To participate in either contest, contestants must reside in Carbon County or West Penn Township (Schuylkill County). Fair Queen contestants must be a female at least age 16, but no older than 20 years of age as of June 1, 2021. Contestants for the Junior Miss must be 13 years of age but no older than 15 years of age as of June 1, 2021. The Fair Queen and Junior Miss program is not one of beauty. Anyone meeting the criteria may apply. Contestants will be judged on an essay, personal interview and speech presentation. The fair committee noted that the judges look for the candidate who they believe will best represent the fair, while they effectively promote agriculture, although involvement in an agriculture program is not a requirement. It was emphasized that the fair is about our youth and added that the Queen and

Junior Miss programs keep teens involved in our county fair. The 2021 Fair Queen and Junior Miss will be crowned during the Carbon County Fair on Monday, August 9 at 5 p.m. The Fair Queen winner will receive a $500 scholarship and the Runner-Up will received a $150 scholarship upon meeting their obligations. The Junior Miss will receive a $100 scholarship and Junior Miss Runner-Up will receive $50 scholarship. Katie Aaron of Lehighton was selected as the 2019 Carbon County Fair Queen and competed at the 2020 Fair Queen Pageant in Hershey. The Carbon County Fair will be held on August 9—14, on Little Gap Road east of Palmerton. There is a general admission fee of $5 for everyone 6 years and older. Admission includes musical entertainment. There is an additional fee for the Demolition Derby, Lumberjack show, etc. for those 6 years and older. For more information about the Carbon County Fair, go to www.carboncountyfair.com, facebook.com/ carboncountyfairpa, or call 570- 657-7129.

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Kidder Township Police News by Seth Isenberg Kidder supervisors, at the recommendation of Kidder Police Chief Matthew Kuzma, approved the promotion of officer David Mason to the rank of Corporal. Mason has been with the department since 2004. Also at the June supervisors meeting, Mason Moran and Jonathan Yaskiewicz were hired as part-time police officers. In May, police report 180 calls for service. 16 of those were disturbing the peace, 11 were fights and the like, 6 were domestic incidents and there were 6 noise complaints. There were 10 burglary false alarms in residences, one false alarm from a business, and one burglary attempt. There was an auto theft, and a theft of auto parts. There were 7 vehicle accidents, five motorist assists and four other traffic-related calls. Police wrote 8 traffic tickets, and issued 6 warnings. Police investigated 5 sex offenses, and two sexual assaults. There was one death (unattended). Six suspicious person reports were investigated. There were 4 animal complaints, one stray animal and one dog bite. Kidder Police assisted other police agencies nine times, responded to two fire alarms – both false, and assisted when a tree dropped electrical wires onto the road. Chief Kuzma asks that with noise, fireworks or other disturbances, that you “don’t hesitate to call 911. It doesn’t bother us.”

Long serving police officer David Mason was promoted to Corporal at the June Kidder Township supervisors meeting. Here, Mason, on left, receives his new badge from LN: Seth Isenberg Chief Matthew Kuzma.

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Kidder Township bills paid for June At their June 17 meeting, Kidder Township supervisors approved paying a total of $502,379 in various bills. Of that, $380,387 went to the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad and the two fire companies, as well as into the fire equipment fund. Much of $70,023 went for a variety of insurances, state and federal taxes, the monthly cost for building inspectors, utilities, police pension, energy costs and tax collection costs. $28,589 paid for County Waste, and $900 to Responsible Recycling for the electronics recycling day. $8,233 went to ARRO Engineering, and the rest were general expenses.

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The Lake Harmony Rescue Squad The Lake Harmony Rescue Squad’s two ambulances were on the road 2,205 miles in May. The LHRS responded to 41 calls in May — twice the number from last year. The crews have been out a total of 206 calls this year so far. Of the May calls, 35 were in Lake Harmony, 3 in Penn Forest, 2 in White Haven and one in Monroe County. The LHRS was alerted to 13 fire alarms as well. The LHRS will put a duty unit on stand-by during the (Split Rock) fireworks display of July 2.

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Happenings at Hickory Run State Park Outdoor events are back to 100% occupancy at Hickory Run State Park. Indoor events are at 50% occupancy. Vaccinated visitors do not need to be masked; unvaccinate visitors do. Here are just a few of the upcoming events: June 19, 3 p.m. Boulder Field Basics Meet park staff for a brief talk on the history and significance of this geologic wonder. Please allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field from Route 534. June 19, 6 p.m. For Kids: I See Animals Hiding Animals all over the world have adapted to survive through the use of camouflage and certain behaviors. Stop by the amphitheater for a story and activity to learn all about animal survival

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adaptations. Best suited for ages 4 and up with accompanying adults. In the event of rain or a thunderstorm, this program will be canceled. June 19, 7 p.m. Animal Adaptations Camo, armor, and stink bombs, oh boy! Come take a look at the interesting and often unusual aresenal of adaptations that are used by wildlife to help them survive whatever Mother Nature throws at them. While there will be no live animals present, there will be ample opportunity to check out some skulls, furs, and more! Meet at the amphitheater. In the event of rain or a thunderstorm, this program will be canceled. See HICKORY RUN, page 43

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Hickory Run Continued from page 42

June 20, 9 a.m. Butterfly Hike This hike is aimed at ages 8 & up. Let’s celebrate pollinator month with a hike looking for butterflies! Take a leisurely 2-mile (round trip) walk with the park naturalist to explore one of our best trails for butterflies. Learn a little about butterflies and some of their host plants on this walk. Hiking/ close-toed shoes and water are recommended. Meet at the Parking Lot off PA 534 across from the Chapel (41.023358, -75.710798)

June 20, 1 p.m. Boulder Field Basics Meet park staff for a brief talk on the history and significance of this geologic wonder. Please allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field from Route 534.

General Firewood Quarantine Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has enacted a quarantine order for untreated firewood of any kind coming into the state. Any firewood brought into the state must be kiln dried, heat treated, fumigated, and/or USDA Certified. To protect the high quality and native character of our State Parks from exotic invasive species DCNR highly encourages all visitors to: • burn/buy locally cut firewood (within 25 miles) • BURN ALL firewood brought from another area. Do not leave it. Do not take it with you. • Encourage friends and neighbors not to move firewood. Do not remove firewood from a Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Area. Contact the PA Department of Agriculture, www.agriculture.pa.gov and search on the keyword Spotted Lantern Fly for current quarantine information.

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Bird watching at nearby Long Pond Preserve The Long Pond Preserve, a short drive east of Lake Harmony, harbors species tolerant of cooler temperatures reminiscent of the region’s glacial past. Long Pond is one of Audubon Society’s Important Bird Areas of Pennsylvania. The

Winefest introduces new Split Rock

Amazing things are happening this summer at Split Rock Hotel by Bel Air where the resort’s 30th annual Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival returns noon to 5 p.m. June 19 and 20 to Lake Harmony. In honor of the momentous occasion, $30 commemorative ticket pricing is available both days and let’s not forget Sunday is Father’s Day — so dads pay only $25 admission. This popular festival is filled with tastings from over 20 wineries, in addition to an impressive variety of food and craft vendors. Attendees will also see awesome displays like BMW and our neighbors from Pocono Raceway. What’s a festival without chances to win prizes? We’ve got great things like resort gift certificates and overnight stays, H2Oooohh! Indoor Waterpark Family 4 Packs, even Dinner for 2 at Lake View (tavern). While “Winefest” is impressive, it’s just the start to introducing the resort’s Phase I re-opening remodeled suites and new restaurant experiences like Bistro Fusion this summer. Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival Day-of ticket sales are available at the gate (cash only) with the festival opening at noon. Guests over age 21 purchasing tickets that include the tastings are required to present ID. Find details online at SplitRockHotel.com/winefest

landscape hosts rare butterflies and moths, as well as birds that are declining throughout most of Pennsylvania such as osprey, northern harrier, eastern towhee, prairie warbler, whip-poor-will, common yellowthroat and chestnut-sided warbler. The area also hosts American Bittern and Northern Harrier — bird species not commonly observed in other parts of the region. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy prime bird watching from the early spring through fall. The Long Pond Preserve’s exceptionally diverse mesic till barrens — comprised of swamps, bogs, marshes and shallow ponds surrounded by woodlands with a heath understory of Rhodora, sheep-laurel, highbush blueberry and huckleberry bushes — attracts many species of boreal plants, insects, birds and mammals, and features rocks with glacial signatures more typical of Canada and New England. The Hauser Nature Center is located at 1567 Long Pond Road in Long Pond, zip 18334. Reach them at 570-643-7922. (From The Nature Conservancy Hauser Nature Center site on Nature.org)

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THEME: THE 4TH OF JULY ACROSS 1. Steps to the river, in India 5. Hot springs resort 8. Meal in a shell 12. Driver’s misbehavior? 13. *Grilling technique 14. Medal of Honor descriptor 15. Cracked open 16. What Knave of Hearts stole from Queen of Hearts, sing. 17. Raise one’s rank

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19. Crane or heron 22. Expecting woman’s date 23. Life force in Sanskrit 24. Chipped in 25. What Motion Picture Association of America did 26. *Most popular July 4th decoration 27. Notable period 28. Polynesian island country

29. Feudal lord 32. Fish a.k.a. porgy 33. Beer acronym 36. *Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to Be an ____” 38. Blooper 40. Sine ____ non 41. Old-timer 44. Force units 46. Wedding tossable 48. Jiggly dessert 49. Run _____ of the law

50. Type of sea bird 51. Agitate 52. Kickboxing moves 53. Miso bean 54. U.S. ____ in golf or tennis 55. Egghead 56. Leisurely run

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