Lake News, October-November 2023 by canwinjournal

LAKE NEWS VOL. 29, NO. 9

Lake Harmony PA

October-November 2023

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Lake News October-November 2023 A CANWIN publication Ruth Isenberg, Editor Seth Isenberg, Ads / Distribution Publishers (Continuing the work of founders Frank Pieri and Mary Farnschlader, 1995 – 2018) Lake News is published monthly for the enjoyment of Lake Harmony area residents and visitors. Copies are free and are mailed to Lake Harmony box holders. Find additional copies at The Country Peddler and at selected area businesses. Subscriptions are also available, for $24 by first class mail, or $15 as a PDF via e-mail. Mail your check to CANWIN at 211 Main St., White Haven PA 18661. E-mail us at lakenewslakeharmony@gmail.com Call us at 570-215-0204, Seth x1 and Ruth x2 To submit an article or photo, use the above e-mail, or give us a call. Articles may be accepted or rejected. If accepted, they will be edited. Submitted items can be returned by arrangement. Articles appearing in Lake News may not be reprinted without permission of Lake News or CANWIN newspapers. Mailing address is 211 Main St., White Haven PA 18661.

Losing light, gaining cozy by Ruth Isenberg The end of Daylight Saving Time looms large. It’s good that November includes Thanksgiving and the true start of the holiday season (though the items stocked in stores would disagree), because the earlier darkness in the evenings can be downright depressing — if you let it. The key, as I see it, is making the effort to get outside earlier in the day, to maximize the sunlight, and find fun things to do inside in the evenings. I actually look forward to spending more time with more sedentary pursuits, like reading and cooking, at least for the first couple of months of earlier darkness until cabin fever sets in (usually by mid-January, when fortunately we begin to notice the days getting lighter longer). The other positive about earlier evenings is how beautiful The Lake looks at night, all lit up. Think sparkly snowy scenes, Halloween and Christmas lights, and even after those are taken down, the reflection of lights off the dark water.

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

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Bach and Handel Chorale announces Christmas performances Beginning in September of 2023, the Bach and Handel Chorale will be embarking on its 39th year as a group that has dedicated its entire being toward promoting the works of Bach, Handel and other masters. Members come from all walks of life and all ages, sharing their love of the music of these masters and the joy of singing choral music accompanied by professional orchestra members. Concerts are filled with wonderful music that is enjoyed by chorale members as well as supportive and dedicated audience members. This year, the historic church of St. Joseph in Jim Thorpe, 526 North Street, will begin the season with the opening Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 2, at 2 p.m. Additional Christmas concerts will be sung in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tannersville on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 3 p.m., as well as in St.

Paul’s United Church of Christ in Trexlertown on Sunday, December 10, beginning at 3 p.m. Consult the “Concert Schedule” page at www. bhchorale.org for dates, times, locations and admission prices to all of the 39th season concerts.

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Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue brings first-ever Shorty Gras Tour to F.M. Kirby Center Jazz-funk prodigy Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue will return to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, February 27, as part of the 2024 Shorty-Gras Tour with special guest The Soul Rebels. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter. org, ticketmaster.com, and at the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during regular business hours, or by calling 570-826-1100. To become a Kirby Center member visit: https:// www.kirbycenter.org/support/membership/ Trombone Shorty has announced his first-ever Shorty Gras tour, which will launch on February 16, just three days after Mardi Gras. The tour will bring Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue’s highenergy New Orleans party to the east coast for a special 3-week run of performances. They’ll be joined by another New Orleans staple, The Soul Rebels. Shorty Gras has become a beloved New Orleans tradition since its inaugural year in 2020, a featured event as part of the Krewe de Freret Parade in the lead up to Mardi Gras (the Krewe

de Freret Parade is scheduled for February 3). Trombone Shorty leads the parade on his own signature float, and concludes with the Shorty Gras ball at Mardi Gras World, featuring a who’s who of musical guests. Previous performers include Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Flo Rida, Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, Rebirth Brass Band and others. This year, Shorty will bring this distinctly New Orleans Mardi Gras party on the road for the first time.

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Exploring a regional natural wonder — the Tannersville Cranberry Bog Story & photos by Lori R. Cooper October 22 was the annual free “bog day” at the Tannersville Bog. The bog is the first protected Nature Conservancy bog in Pennsylvania, with their oversight starting in 1956. It’s the southernmost boreal bog east of the Mississippi. ‘Boreal’ refers to the northern shorter growing season. The Nature Conservancy acquired this unique ecosystem of 1,000 acres to protect the 150 acre bog on the local, state and national level. An all-volunteer Steward Committee led a walk, separated into groups of about 20 people each, with some snacks to start and finish with. The 13,000 year old rocks were moved to the site via water from Canada during the ice age. The bog took place over the millenia, and would be impossible to replace if destroyed. A large glacial lake became a sea of peat moss, according to the guides. The acidity of the bog, which is nutrient starved, allows certain flora and fauna to exist there. Snapping turtles, spotted turtles, painted turtles,

fish, salamanders, crayfish, frogs and snakes all enjoy the bog. A creek flows around the edge where otters are often seen. There are also bobcats, fisher See CRANBERRY BOG, page 14

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Congresswoman Susan Wild will have remote office hours at the Golden Oaks clubhouse off Route 940 in Kidder Township on Monday, November 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. Carol Etheridge, area representative for Cong. Wild, will be here to help residents to navigate Federal issues — paperwork, programs, etc. Questions in advance can be phoned in to the Congresswoman’s office at 570-807-0333.

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cats and lots of bears — who enjoy the cranberries. The walk is along a sometimes shaky boardwalk. Built in the 1970s, the floating boardwalk has a floating barrel supporting it every 10 feet. Black spruce and tamarack trees as well as blueberry bushes line the trail, at the southernmost point these trees grow. Black spruces only grow one foot every 10 years, and are one of the few trees that can tolerate the acidity of the Bog. For the past two springs the Conservancy has cut the shrubs to provide light for the cranberries and orchids. Fluffy white balls of tall cotton grass and bog rosemary, which only grow in wetlands, were visible. Orchids, including the rose pogonia , carnivorous plants and endangered species live at the bog. Three different orchids can be seen, one each in June, July and August. The most interesting thing seen was the “pitcher plants” that only grow in bogs. They fill with water, therefore “eating” the bugs, and they also change colors. They have an odor that humans can’t smell that attracts the bugs and insects.

Guide Roger Spotts inserted his walking stick about 4 feet deep along the boardwalk to demonstrate the differing depths, as it is 60 feet in the center. See CRANBERRY BOG, page 16

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Water dripped out when a patch of sphagnum moss was squeezed. The moss has been used as first aid and to prevent infection for years. It was explained that the cranberries there are nothing like the cranberry bogs seen on TV. The Tannersville Bog cranberries are only tasty to the bears. Every fourth grade class in every Monroe County school district has been visiting the Bog for 35 years. Ten-yearold Kaylee (“almost 11”) had visited before with her class and said the best part was the “otters, wasp nests, going up and down the hill and the

Venus flytrap” (actually the pitcher plant). Over the years, careful stewardship by The Nature Conservancy and partners including Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Pocono Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have kept the bog and surrounding acreage. The bog and trail are open Wednesdays for $6 per person by reservation only into November. There are also full moon walks, bird walks and a kayak event held annually. Contact the Kettle Creek Environmental Center at 570-629-3061 for more information.

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What are we leaving the kids? by Carol Hillestad for Pocono Heritage Land Trust

Of all the states in the Union, only a handful promise their citizens a livable environment. Pennsylvania’s guarantee is one of the strongest: The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Beautiful words. Self-evident values. Everyone wants these things for themselves, for their children and grandchildren. And yet, what are we actually doing? We’re still using oil and gas like there’s no tomorrow. We promote fast fashion that turns one minute’s trendy jeggings into landfill waste that lasts for lifetimes. We turn a blind eye to single-use plastic bags, straws and packaging — whose useful life may be less than an hour, but whose tiny, indestructible bits and pieces will invade air, soil, water, and our great-great-grandchildren’s very bodies. Warehouses suffocate the land, with our officials’ blessing. The trees that used to pump carbon out of the air and oxygen into it on that land are gone. Bears, birds, mushrooms, salamanders, the whole intricate web that nature depends on — gone. The daily natural beauty we took for granted — gone.

Manmade water “control” systems support zero plant and animal life, require constant maintenance, and regularly stress creeks and groundwater. Maybe you think all the talk about “climate change” and “the environment” is just hype. The kids disagree. And all across America, See PA GUARANTEE, page 21

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they’re stepping up to protect themselves and their future by petitioning state governments to back their constitutional guarantees with action. Just this August, a group of young plaintiffs won their court case in Montana: The judge found that “young people have a fundamental right to a climate system that is safe and stable for their lives.” Will more states and courts follow? Time will tell. Pocono Heritage Land Trust isn’t waiting to see what others will do. PHLT permanently conserves forested land that protects clean, drinkable water, natural views, and pure, breathable air. Many of PHLT’s preserves are open to the public for hiking, fishing, hunting, and simply being in nature. If you’d like to help, become a member of PHLT. And just say “no, thanks” to that plastic straw. Pocono Heritage Land Trust owns and manages nature preserves throughout Monroe County. One is likely near you! Our preserves have walking trails, creeks and wetlands that children of all ages and their grownups are welcome to explore. Find

+++++++++ ABOUT THE PEOPLE’S ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS IN PA More than 50 years ago, three out of four Pennsylvanians voted to make the people’s right to a clean environment part of our constitution. Since then, the state Supreme Court has ruled that the Commonwealth has two duties: “to prohibit the degradation, diminution, and depletion of our public natural resources” whether by the state itself or private parties, and “to act affirmatively via legislative action to protect the environment.” See dcnr.pa.gov/GoodNatured/pages/Article.aspx?post=171 And PA’s Environmental Rights Amendment has been successfully used in several recent cases — know hope! ABOUT POCONO HERITAGE LAND TRUST Pocono Heritage Land Trust (PHLT) is dedicated to the conservation of important lands and waters — including open space, agricultural landscapes, and natural areas in the Poconos. The beauty and diversity of the Pocono landscape have drawn people to this region for well over a century. Today, more than ever before, long-term protection of precious natural areas depends in part on the actions of concerned private landowners. Preserving our natural legacy and ensuring that your land is protected in its natural state can bring many benefits. Perhaps the most gratifying is the knowledge that present and future generations will cherish the natural areas your actions made possible. For information: phlt.org or 570-424-1514.

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The United States Postal Service (USPS) and its dedicated employees across the nation are ready to deliver another successful holiday season of outstanding service. “Our 2022 peak season was a tremendous success,” said Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy. “We are ready to deliver for the holidays in a superior and routine manner. We have been planning early and leveraging investments in our people, infrastructure, transportation, and technology made possible by the Delivering for America plan. And with no holiday surcharges, we are strongly positioned to be America’s most affordable delivery provider this holiday season.” In 2022, the Postal Service processed more than 11.7 billion mailpieces and packages during the holiday season. On average, it took just 2.5 days to deliver a mailpiece or package to its intended destination. Throughout 2023, USPS has maintained even stronger service performance while engaging in numerous transformational initiatives across the organization and the country. Due to the ongoing implementation of the Delivering for America strategic plan, 98% of the nation’s population currently receives their mail and packages in less See PO NOTES, page 26

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than three days. With approximately 40% of first-class mail and packages getting delivered a day in advance. That noted, the Postal Service is also working hard to correct servicerelated issues in limited areas across the nation through hiring initiatives and improving operational efficiency. No Holiday Surcharges The Postal Service also announced it will not levy any additional surcharges for customers this holiday season, offering increased predictability in pricing for customers. There will be no additional fees for residential area delivery, for Saturday delivery or for minimum volumes. USPS will continue to be the most affordable way to mail and ship this holiday season. Key Investments Ahead of 2023 Peak Season Specifically, key Delivering for America investments in the Postal Service’s workforce, package processing, and delivery operations ahead of the 2023 peak holiday season include: ·Hiring 10,000 Season Employees: The Postal Service has focused on its Delivering for America initiative to stabilize its workforce — converting

over 150,000 precareer workers into career positions since October 2020. Due to this success, USPS anticipates the need to hire only an additional 10,000 seasonal employees. ·Utilizing 348 New Package Sorting Machines: These new machines are strategic investments in local community postal infrastructure enabling postal workers to sort and process packages

of all sizes more quickly and reliably. To date, the Postal Service has installed 348 new package processing machines across the nation since the beginning of 2021. This includes 100 new sorting machines since last peak season. USPS will install an additional 47 new machines ahead of this holiday season. This is part of the organization’s $40 billion investment

in new technology and facilities under Delivering for America. ·Increased Daily Processing Capacity to Approximately 70 million: USPS has expanded its daily package processing capacity to approximately 70 million — an increase of approximately 10 million over last year’s capacity. Since 2020, the Postal Service has nearly tripled its daily See PO NOTES, page 27

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package processing capacity. Increased package processing capacity allows for packages to move through the postal network more quickly and eliminates the need for the leasing of temporary annexes. ·Moving 95% of Volume via More Reliable Ground Transportation: USPS has adapted its transportation and logistics processes to handle the high mail and package volumes expected during the peak holiday season. The Postal Service continues to move mail and package volume from expensive air transportation to its redesigned ground transportation network. Currently, 95 percent of First-Class Mail and more than 95 percent of First-Class packages are moved through the improved, more reliable ground transportation system. ·New Shipping Solution – USPS Ground Advantage: This enhanced ground solution provides a simple, reliable, and more affordable way to ship packages this holiday season in just two-to-five business days across the continental United States. USPS Ground Advantage provides America’s businesses and the public with a compelling new ground shipping option that leverages the organization’s unparalleled last-mile delivery route system and improving mail and package postal logistics network. “We understand the importance of every single package and letter that is sent during the holidays,” said Postmaster General DeJoy. “That is why we continue to adapt and execute on strategies to modernize and transform the Postal Service into the high performing organization the nation expects and deserves. I am confident in our ability to handle the peak season surge and deliver exceptional service to the American people during the holidays and beyond.”

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to the whole region. Lehigh, another Lenapi name, is derived from Lechaw-weeki, or Lechanweking, and means a river “where these are forks.” I haven’t seen many forks in the Lehigh, so perhaps the name refers to the channels the river separates into during dry periods or the many streams that feed into the main waterway. Tobyhanna Creek, a local favorite for fishing and hiking in the Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area, is derived from Topi-hanne, meaning “Alder-Stream” or “a stream whose banks are lined with Alder.” If you find yourself heading toward Tobyhanna Creek, you might as well continue to Peterson’s Ski and Cycle — it’s just a stone’s throw away. Peterson’s has the newest ski equipment and great deals on bikes. It’s a great way to get ready for ski season with a tune up or a seasonal rental. You will also find T-shirts, hoodies, blankets, gloves, hats, and souvenirs from the “stream between mountains” region. Stop by our Blakeslee store — we’ve been there for over 30 years. If you can’t come in person, you can always visit www. petersonsskiandcycle.com. We hope to “ski” you soon!

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32 — Lake News, October-November 2023 EDWARD W. WEAVER Harmony; daughter Victoria A. McEntire and her Edward W. Weaver, 83, of Lake Harmony, husband Scott of Bath; grandchildren Morgan passed away peacefully on Saturday, October McEntire, Brandon McEntire and Edward Weaver; 7, 2023, while in the care of sister Madonna Zullo of Bethlehem; many loving Alexandria Manor, Nazareth. He nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death was the loving husband of Karen by his siblings Harry Weaver, Jr. and Damaris (Kratzer) Weaver, with whom he Czipoth Weaver. shared over 58 years of loving A Memorial Service was held on Friday, marriage. Born in Bethlehem, he October 13, in Bethlehem. Burial with Military was the son of the late Harry and honors will follow at Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Helen (Wolfe) Weaver. A memory tribute may be placed at www. Edward was a graduate of Liberty High School, cantelmifuneralhome.com. class of 1957. He went on to earn his associate In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to degree from Northampton Community College Faith Lutheran Church, PO Box 228 Blakeslee, PA and his Bachelor of Business Management from 18610. DeSales University. Edward honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as a maintenance engineer for the Bethlehem Steel and then for Buzzi Unicem, until retiring. Edward was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Blakeslee. He was a Mason, a member of the Lehigh Valley Consistory and RAJA Shrine Reading. Edward was always quick with a joke and was the handyman of the family. He was very active in scouting, enjoyed playing golf, and traveling with his love, Karen. Above all, family was everything and he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his loving wife Karen of Lake Harmony, he will be remembered by his son Edward C. Weaver and his wife Christine of Lake

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Kidder OKs plans for 2nd Rt. 940 warehouse by Seth Isenberg

A land development plan for a second warehouse building was

approved at Kidder Township’s October Board of Supervisors meeting, held on the 24th. Developer PNK’s

application for their land development agreement, the same as the Henry development at the same

site on Route 940, a quarter mile east of Moseywood Road, was approved. Township secretary/ treasurer Tammy McMahon is resigning on November 10. She and her family are moving out of state. Supervisors okayed this with reluctance. Manager Suzanne Brooks, in her report, also wished McMahon well — “I’m going to miss [you].” This vacancy will be advertised, and so will a position for a fulltime clerk. Louis Blum was appointed to fill the Zoning Hearing Board vacancy — from three See KIDDER, page 34

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Continued from page 33 applications. He is a member of the Albrightsville Fire Company. The township needs a new backhoe. The current one needs an estimated $50,000 in repairs. Supervisors approved a budget of up to $175,000 to buy a new one. Supervisors also ratified the financing agreement for Albrightsville Fire Company’s two new trucks which are now being built. Roadmaster/supervisor Noel Torres reported that tree work on North Old Stagecoach Road by contractor No Limits Tree Service is complete.

Work is ongoing on Kresge Lane, moving next to Meckes Lane, then into Lake Harmony later in November. A question about the installation of the emitters on the traffic lights was answered that the contract has been signed and is in the hands of PennDOT. Bills of $146,710 were paid. A budget workshop will be held on November 8 at 5 p.m. Police chief Matthew Kuzma praised patrolman Christopher Ritter for his work in getting the arrest of the driver in last month’s homicide by vehicle crash on Route 940. The driver is also charged with DUI. Police report lists 222 calls, including 11 vehicle accidents, 15 assists to fire and EMS services, 50 traffic tickets, and 12 tickets to trucks parked on Route 940 by Wawa. Supervisors meet the fourth Tuesday of each month, at the township building in Lake Harmony, starting at 6:30 p.m. Get your yard ready for Summer

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Archives From LAKE NEWS October 2005 issue

Opening October 14 — Benchwarmers sports bar at The Lodge The Kidder Township sewer project is nearly complete. 29 properties remain to be hooked in. A dos and don’ts list on how to manage your grinder pump has been sent out. Put wrong items into the system and the warranty on the pump is voided. Ads: Big Al’s Fried Chicken in Blakeslee, Main Street Coffee Works in White Haven, Go Figure in Albrightsville, Dr. Joyce Vrabec in Blakeslee, Poco North Realty opened across from Towamensing Trails, Summit Motors in Pocono Lake, Hotel Jonas, The Blakeslee Inn, A Touch of Vanilla at the Mountain Laurel, High Elevations, Anstett’s Kitchens of Plains, and McShane’s Windows Treatments in Effort. See ARCHIVES, page 36

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