Lake News, November-December 2022

LAKE NEWS

Lake News

November-December 2022

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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.

Tempus Fugit

by Ruth Isenberg

Or…time flies…especially when you are having a good time. The phrase beautifully describes this season—a period that accelerates rapidly once we reach Halloween, barely slows for election season, juggernauts into Thanksgiving, and then after a round of parties and picking out presents, careens us into Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years—it feels like we don’t get a minute to breath.

Except…suddenly will come along an evening when it snows, big fluffy flakes that fall gently and cover the ground. Or a day when the sun is shining and the lake is shimmering, and you have no choice but to put on your walking shoes, grab your walking stick, and go for a ramble with your dog.

Maybe you find yourself sitting around a roaring fire and just staring at the flames. Perhaps you take a batch of cookies out of the oven, and just sit and enjoy one or two with a cup of coffee. Take a deep breath, and remember why you love living at The Lake, or why it’s your favorite place to visit.

Don’t let those moments slip away. Time is fleeting—so hold onto the hours that make life memorable.

LOCAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Kidder Township Office 570 722-0107

Kidder Township Police (non-emergency #) 570 722-0192

Lake Harmony Vol. Fire Co. (non-emergency #) 570 722-8138

Lake Harmony Rescue Squad (non-emergency #) 570 722-1782

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

KIDDER TOWNSHIP MEETINGS

Kidder Township Supervisor meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the town ship 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.

Entertainment Around Lake Harmony

At Shenanigans

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

At Boulder View Tavern

November Nov 23- Bobby Ventura

Nov 25- Andrew Moses

Nov 26- Brian Roder Duo

December 1 & 2 - Erin McClelland Dec 3- Tony Alosi

Dec 8- Bill Hoffman

Dec 9- Timmy Fitz

Dec 10- Chris Oremus

Dec 15- Erin McClelland

Dec 16- Adam McKinley

Dec 17- Andrew Moses

Dec 22- Regina Sayles

Dec 23- The Frost Duo December 29- Erin McClelland Entertainers from 6 to 9 p.m.

At Mauch Chunk Opera House

Doors open at 7, shows at 8 unless noted

Wed Nov 23-Harvest Jam show at 7

Fri & Sat Nov 25 & 26-Eaglemania (Tribute to the Eagles)

Fri & Sat Dec 2 & 3-Twelve Twentyfour (TSO Tribute)

Fri Dec 9-Rock this Town Holiday show feat. music of the Brian Setzer Orchestra

Sat Dec 10-Craig Thatcher Christmas Concert

Fri Dec 16-Peek-A-Boo Revue Holiday Spectacular

Sat Dec 17-Rubix Kube 80’s show

Entertainment Around Lake Harmony

At Mauch Chunk Opera House

Continued from page 5

Doors open at 7, shows at 8 unless noted

Sun Dec 18-The Laugh Pack - Variety Xmas

COMEDY event – 5 p.m.

Fri Dec 23-B-Street Band (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) mcohjt.com

At Pennspeak.com

Wed Nov 23 – Dark Star Orchestra

Sun Dec 4 – Switchfoot Christmas show

Fri Dec 16 – Diamond Rio

Sat Dec 17 – Deadgrass Jerry Garcia trib

Fri & Sat Jan 20 and 21 – The Disco Biscuits

Wilkes-Barre Penguins ice hockey home games

Nov 25, Dec 3, 9, 16, 17, 27 – wbspenguins.com

Kirby Center for Performing Arts

Wilkes-Barre

Fri Dec 2 Steve O

Sun Dec 4-Chelsea Handler

Thurs Dec-8 Art Garfunkel

Fri Dec 9-Jerry Seinfeld – 2 shows

Fri Dec 16-White Christmas – 2 shows

Kirby Center.org

Bear-ly Sleeping

by Mark Peterson

A familiar stanza from Clement Clarke Moore’s A Visit from Saint Nicholas reads: “And Mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap”

All through the Pocono Mountains and beyond, the American black bear (Ursus americanus) is one of the mammals and indeed the largest known to take a long winter’s nap. Bears are not true hibernators, but rather they enter a deep slumber known as torpor that is commonly referred to as hibernation.

When autumn heralds the coming winter, bears fatten up on acorns and beechnuts as they look for dens to hibernate in. The timing can vary with temperature and the availability of food. Pregnant bears will be the first to den, followed by female bears (or sows) with young cubs, then juveniles of both sexes, and finally mature males. Bears will den in a variety of places under fallen trees, in

rock cavities, in brush piles, or even under porches and in crawl spaces. Dens are usually made comfortable with grass, brush, or some other soft lining that was gathered by the bear.

Many truly hibernating creatures experience a significant drop in body temperature, but the black bear lowers its body temperature only by about 10 degrees to around 88°F. During this period of torpor, a bear can slow its breathing and heartrate to about 75 percent of normal. Their fat and fur will keep them warm, and they do not eat, drink, defecate, or urinate while in torpor. This can last as long as 100 days in extreme cases. Their lower metabolism and a process of recycling urea, turning it into protein, prevents the loss of bone density and muscle tone. Cubs are born while their mothers are denning, usually in the first three weeks of January, weighing 10-16 ounces at birth. Newborn cubs do not hibernate, and grow quickly on their mothers’ milk, which has some of the highest fat content of any mammal.

See BEAR-LY SLEEPING, page 9

BEAR-LY SLEEPING

Although bears appear to be sleeping during torpor, they can animate and will flee if they sense danger. Mother bears will care for their newborns. Bears can lose up to 30% of their prehibernation weight but are usually in good condition when they leave the den. Adult males will be the first to leave their dens in February and March. Females with newborn cubs will wait until April.

Fifty years ago, the bear population in Pennsylvania was quite low, measuring about 4,000 individuals in the 1970s, but recent years have seen record numbers of bears in the commonwealth, estimated at about 18,000. The increase in population has led to more interactions with people. Many visitors to our area delight in seeing the elusive black bear. But

bruins can also be a nuisance if they get into the garbage or cause other disturbances. Hunters also benefit from the increased numbers, with nearly 200 bears taken in Carbon and Monroe counties combined in 2021. Our state is known for having large bears, and in 2021 a bear weighing 615 pounds was recorded in Carbon County.

At Peterson’s Ski and Cycle, we believe the best way to bag a bear is to take one home with you on one of our sweatshirts, magnets, figurines, or Christmas ornaments. We have the best selection of Pocono Mountains souvenirs around. And, as our name suggests, we also have a wide selection of top-of-the-line ski equipment and bicycles to rent or purchase. We’re celebrating our 30th year and we invite you to stop by our store on Rte. 115 in Blakeslee or check us out online at www.petersonsskiandcycle. com. We hope to ski you soon!

Jenifer Newton sent this photo of a beautiful bear she found in her back yard eating from her bird feeder last month. It’s obviously storing up for its “long winter’s nap.”

Lake Harmony Rescue Squad Monthly Report

The two LHRS ambulances were out on 29 calls in September. 23 of those calls were in Lake Harmony, 2 into Monroe County, and 4 into the White Haven area. The LHRS also turned out for 14 fire calls. The units were on the road 2,192 miles.

The new ambulance is due to arrive in Lake Har mony within days. When I called in, it was getting its lettering finished.

When the new unit arrives, the oldest unit will be driven to the Bushkill Ambulance to begin a whole new service life in eastern Monroe and southern Pike Counties.

The ’22-’23 donation letter campaign, mailed in September, has raised over $32,000 of its $55,000 goal. This money will be used to pay for the new Lucas CPR Compression System, and towards

Kidder Police Report

Kidder Township Police responded to 196 calls for service in September ‘22. The department’s four vehicles patrolled a total of 8,264 miles.

Topping the list of calls were 4 crashes, 19 trafficrelated incidents, plus one warning; 4 parking problems; and 3 incidents of theft.

8 disorderly conduct, five fights, three domestics; 6 suspicious persons or vehicles; and 2 fireworks complaints.

There were 10 false burglary alarms and 6 fire alarms.

Police were called to 4 medical emergencies,

the balance of this year’s payment for the new ambulance.

If you did not receive a letter, please send a check directly to: LAKE HARMONY RESCUE SQUAD AND AMBULANCE CORPS, INC. P.O. Box 564, Lake Harmony, PA 18624 or go on to lakeharmonyambulance.com to make a payment with a credit card.

LHRS T-shirts are for sale for $20 each, in purple or navy blue via the website. They are attractive and make a nice gift.

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

a mental health incident, a death, 2 protective orders, 2 hazardous conditions, an arson; littering; an animal complaint, a dog bite and 2 stray animals.

There was a male juvenile runaway, and a female juvenile runaway.

Police assisted other police once and 2 other agencies during the month. There were 7 investiga tions of 9-1-1 hang-ups, and a welfare check.

Call 9-1-1 for loud music or noise or fire works Kidder Police will respond.

Out in the Open Benefits of a Perfect Partnership

by Alex Zidock

Somewhere between 1867 and 1877, the last one of the once massive herd of native eastern elk was killed in Pennsylvania. Elk now thrive in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Nearly a half-million camera and binocular-toting visitors each year attest to this conservation success story, a result of efforts of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and a perfect part nership with the Keystone Elk Country Alliance.

Rawley Cogan, president/CEO of the Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA), says the original elk herd was exterminated due to several factors. “One of those factors is what I call substance hunt ing, people living off the land killing and eating elk. Feeding their family. There was overhunting as with the bear, beaver, deer, turkey, and other game, as early Pennsylvanians expanded and de veloped the land,” he said.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s early wildlife management plan included bringing elk from Yellowstone National Park and the Wind Cave herd in South Dakota and transplanting them in several counties in Pennsylvania. The Rocky Mountain elk took hold in an area near Benezette, where it has now managed to maintain a herd of about 1,500 animals living on more than 2 million acres.

Cogan said, “The state of Pennsylvania under Governor [Ed] Rendell was looking for a partner to operate the Elk County Visitor Center. So in 2010, we formed a Pennsylvania based 501c-3 private conservation group, the Keystone Elk Country Al liance, and we would then be that partner with the Commonwealth.

“Initially, the Commonwealth injected about 6 million dollars, and in the private sector, we raised another 6 million dollars,” Cogan said. “We bought

Nearly half-million camera-binocular toting folks each year come to see the Pennsylvania elk herd at the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette, PA.

the land, we built the building, got the staff hired, got the exhibits and displays in the building, and we were able to open it under that partnership.”

Cogan says they have a full-time staff of 11 and about the same number of part-timers. “We pay their salaries, their benefits, we pay to keep the lights on.”

The KECA runs the visitor center without any financial support from the state. Operating expenses come from KECA memberships, donations, 17 fund-raising conservation banquets across the state (including the Poconos), and the well-stocked gift shop.

“It’s really a cool concept. The Commonwealth stepped out and allowed us to run it. There’s that private/public partnership and it’s not a drain on the states taxpayers. We raise every dollar we need to run the center. It’s working out real well,” Cogan said.

For more information, go to www.Experien ceElkCountry.com.

(Photo/art by Alex Zidock)

On the Road

Ruth and I attended a business meeting in Harrisburg a few weeks ago which required an overnight stay. The commercial hotel was under renovation, nice becoming nicer.

by Seth Isenberg

Our room was on the highway side, and the noise of traffic was louder than the heater fan. The sound disturbed my sleep but what really had me awake was that the bed was rock hard. Perhaps I am a bit extra sensitive while I receive my treatments, but necessity had me up in the middle of the night seeking softer… somewhere.

I checked out the couch and found there was a convertible bed beneath the cushions. A few minutes later, I had a new and softer place to sleep (as Ruth slept on in the big bed). After a few adjustments, I found sleep.

CHRISTMAS SHOP IS OPEN!

Artisan Breads Fridays; Produce; Fresh Baked Goods Daily; Fresh Baked Baguettes Wednesday and Sunday; Locally Butchered Meat; Charcuterie; Alaskan-Caught Seafood; Local Dairy; Italian Pastas from Tallutos; Many More Locally-Sourced Food Items; Fresh Brewed Coffee and Herbal Teas served daily. Open Tues. through Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2 , closed Mon. OPEN THROUGH DECEMBER WITH OUR CHRISTMAS SHOP hannasfarmmarket@gmail.com

Ruth admitted that she too had found the bed too hard, but managed. My 200+ pounds found enough comfort on the convertible.

We’re due to travel again for Thanksgiving leaving the Poconos for the promise of seeing family from all over the country. Then during the weekend, we’ll travel again and to give thanks around my nearly 98-year-old aunt and meeting her newest greatgrandchild.

Here’s to lower gasoline prices just in time for the big holiday-season’s drives.

When not road-tripping, we’re taking the short drive north to cheer on the WilkesBarre/Scranton Penguins. They’ve been exciting. Plenty of good seats are available via wbspenguins.com .

Lake Harmony Post Office Notes

by Christine Gilliar-Feller

The U.S. Postal Ser vice has been hard at work preparing for the holiday season since January. Rest assured, we’re holiday ready and well prepared to deliver fast and reliable service to every address in Lake Harmony and across America.

USPS has made sig nificant investments to ensure your holiday greeting cards and packages reach their intended destination on-time. We’ve added 249 new package sort ing machines across the nation which will allow us to process 60 million packages per day. This new equip ment is part of $40 billion in new invest ments made under Delivering for America, our 10-year plan to achieve financial sus tainability and service excellence.

Additionally, we have the space we need to manage all packages and mail when they reach us. We’ve stra tegically expanded our footprint by 8.5 million square feet throughout the country to augment space shortages at ex isting postal facilities and we’ve deployed new technology on our workroom floors to make sure we can track and move mail and packages quickly and to get them on their way.

The 650,000 men and women of the U.S. Postal Service pride ourselves on playing an important role in delivering the holi days for the nation. We’ve had more than 100,000 part time employees convert to full time positions since January 2021. And

there is still time to join our team for the holiday season. Open seasonal positions are posted at usps.com/ hiring.

Thank you for con tinuing to support the Postal Service. Our Lake Harmony Postal Service team wishes you a wonderful holi day season.

The Postal Service recommends the fol lowing mailing and shipping deadlines for expected delivery by Dec. 25.

Who’s ready for the holidays? The United States Postal Service is. We’re ready to help you with all your holiday mailing needs. Here are the recomSee PO NOTES, page 17

NOTES

mended mailing deadlines to help you get a head start on a worry-free holiday season.

Domestic Services

Domestic Mail Class/Product

Mail by Date

USPS Retail Ground® Dec 17

First-Class Mail® (including greeting cards) Dec 17

First-Class Packages (up to 15.99 ounces) Dec 17

Priority Mail® Dec 19

Priority Mail Express®* Dec 23

Alaska to/from Continental U.S. Retail Ground Service Dec 02

Alaska to/from Continental U.S. Priority Mail Dec 17

Alaska to/from Continental U.S. First-Class Mail Dec 17

Alaska to/from Continental U.S. Priority Mail Express Dec 21

Hawaii to/from Mainland Priority Mail & First-Class Mail Dec 17

Hawaii to/from Mainland Priority Mail Express Dec 21

*Not a guarantee, unless otherwise noted. Dates are for estimated delivery before De cember 25. Actual delivery date may vary de pending on origin, destination, Post Office™ acceptance date and time and other condi tions. Some restrictions apply. For Priority Mail Express® shipments mailed December

22 through December 25, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered, or delivery was not attempted, within two (2) business days.

Military Mail

Military Mail

Addressed To and From USPS Retail Ground®

First-Class™ Mail Letters and Cards Priority Mail®

Priority Mail Express Mili tary® Service (PMEMS)1

APO/FPO/ DPO AE ZIPs 090-092 Nov 05 Dec 09 Dec 09 Dec 16

APO/FPO/ DPO AE ZIP 093 Nov 05 Dec 09 Dec 09 N/A

APO/FPO/ DPO AE ZIPs 094-099 Nov 05 Dec 09 Dec 09 Dec 16

APO/FPO/ DPO AA ZIP 340 Nov 05 Dec 09 Dec 09 Dec 16

APO/FPO/ DPO AP ZIPs 962-966 Nov 05 Dec 09 Dec 09 Dec 16

1 PMEMS: is available to selected military / diplomatic post offices. Check with your local Post Office™ to determine if this service is available to an APO/FPO/DPO address.

International Services

International Mail Addressed To

First-Class Package International Service® (FCPIS)

Priority Mail Internation al® (PMI)*

Priority Mail Express In ternational® (PMEI)*

Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG)***

Africa Nov 29 Nov 29 Dec 06 Dec 20 Asia/Pacific Rim Dec 06 Dec 06 Dec 13 Dec 20

Australia/ New Zealand Dec 06 Dec 06 Dec 13 Dec 20

Canada Dec 06 Dec 06 Dec 13 Dec 22

Caribbean Dec 06 Dec 06 Dec 13 Dec 21

Central & South America Nov 29 Nov 29 Dec 06 Dec 20

*Not a guarantee, unless otherwise noted. Dates are for estimated delivery before December 25. Ac tual delivery dates may vary depending on origin, destination, Post Office™ acceptance date and time and other conditions, including customs delays.

***GXG Notes: 1) Cutoff date does not take into account time needed for customs clearance. 2) Should allocate extra transit day(s) for delivery outside major cities.

You can always go to www.usps.com for additional information to help with holiday mailing needs, to order fun holiday stamps and free boxes, and more.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the

PO NOTES

From page 17

United States Postal Service!

As always, we thank you for your business.

April Shaner, Postmaster Christine A. Gilliar-Feller, Sales Service Associate (fancy for super clerk)

Window hours

Monday–Friday

8–11:30 a.m | 1–4:45 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Lobby hours 6 a.m.–8 p.m., 365 days a year, 7 days a week 570-722-8524

Al and Linda Klitsch have been blessed with another granddaughter, by daughter Dawn. Kylie

December 2002 issue

The Resort at Split Rock advertised New Year’s Eve Journey into the Jungle

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Patricia and George Schwartz celebrated 50 years of marriage with a party at the Mountain’s Edge on November 1st.

Winners of the 16th annual Shenanigans Halloween Party and Costume Contest, held Nov. 2, 2002, were: Best Overall – Hairy Pirate; Most Original – ½ man, ½ woman; Sexiest – Harem Girl; Ugliest – Grim Reaper; and Funniest –Martha Stewart in Jail.

Lindsay Morano, granddaughter of Ed and Eunice Palm, swam the entire perimeter of Lake Harmony this summer in one hour and forty minutes. Her dad, Jay, swam with her, and her uncle, Ed Kotch, followed in a boat. The Palms have 11 grandchildren and they all enjoy visiting Lake Harmony, summer and winter.

(Dec. 2002)

Michele made here appearance on October

25 at 1:11 p.m. Nana made a surprise visit to Dawn and Dominic, and Kylie, from Oct. 29 to Nov. 6… Pappy and Auntie M. won’t be see Kylie until the

Texans head north for a visit here at the end of December.

complete their survey about the use of Personal Watercraft on the Lake.

The Lake Harmony Group thanked those who responded to

** ** Kidder Township Manager Dave Carew updated LAKE NEWS on the status of the sewer project. All permits have been obtained and a PennVest loan is to close on January 7, and construction will begin in March, with the first hook ups to start next March.

A sewage management program is now in place which requires all properties with on-lot septic systems to be pumped every three years.

From page 20 See ARCHIVES, page 22

(Dec. 2002) Continued from page 21

This issue included a page and a half long history of White Haven, written by Clara Holder, editor of The Journal-Herald of White Haven. (Clara is Ruth’s mom). There was also an entertaining article by sports writer Larry O’Rourke about being a sports writer. And there was a four-and-a-half page article from the PA Game Commission about Wild Turkeys. There were also pages of recipes, a pet column, tips for “Women at the Wheel,” and environmental tips such as “a Jet Ski produces more emissions in seven hours than a new SUV does in traveling 100,000 miles” in a NAPS article provided by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. In a NAPS survey, a gift a jewelry is far preferred than of lingerie, in an article provided by Jewelry.com.

Split Rock is planning for its Great Brews Festival, to be held that year on the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Martz buses now pick up and drop off in Blakeslee in front of Pizza Como in the Blakeslee

See ARCHIVES, page 23

Village Shopping Center. The Philadelphia and Atlantic City Casino buses pick up and drop off at the McDonald’s on Route 940 by the Turnpike.

comments about their planned E-Z Pass–Only Interchange to be built in Albrightsville.

A column written by Mary Farnschlader about NASCAR celebrated rookies Ryan Newman, Jimmie Johnson and Jamie McMurray.

Advertisers in this issue included Rick Robinson home repairs and stone work, Jerry Purcell of Techna Seal Plumbing, Greensweig & Bird, Blakeslee Fitness, Mountain’s Edge, Dr. Sharon Lachette, Pet Supplies Unlimited, The Blakeslee Inn restaurant, 48 Hours Video, Dematte Chiropractic, Fast Tax of NEPA, The Computer Emporium, KP Heating and Air Conditioning, Flicker’s Video, Roddin Home Improvements, Arturo’s Wild Fern, Flowers 4 U, Corey’s Place (in the old Nando’s), … and at the Palace Restaurant in Lansford, entertainment will feature The Badlees and also Bounty Hunter this January.

Enjoy Franklin Township’s Festival of Lights weekends through December an outdoor walk, open 5:30 to 9 p.m. Food, hot beverages, and entertainment…

Mark McBrien Construction

Anne Martino took this month’s cover shot, an icy look at Round Pond in Lake Harmony. We cropped it for the cover, but here is the whole picture. It’s convincing evidence that winter is really here.

If you have photographic evidence of weather, wildlife or anything else that relates to life at the lake, please consider sharing it with our readers. Send photos to lakenewslakeharmony@gmail. com along with some information about the photo, and about yourself.

Old Fashioned Service With Today’s Technology

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

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

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

Gluck presides at first Kidder Supers meeting

by Seth Isenberg

Ray Gluck presided as chairman for the first time at the regular monthly Kidder Township supervisors meeting on October 25. He was elected chairman on October 11, so this was the first regular meeting he chaired. Gluck has been the vice-chairman on and off for many years.

The short agenda included approving the release of the security bond for the Exeter Group warehouse of $1,263,574, contingent on the township receiving a new bond for the

property maintenance agreement to cover the next 18 months.

Supervisors agreed to pay H&K in full for their paving work of North Lake Drive, Fern

Street and Harmony Avenue.

Signal Services, maintainers of the township’s traffic signals, should be installing the signal

controls for the fire companies to use in the near future.

In public participation at the start of the meeting,

See KIDDER, page 29

Pat Bach asked about the problem property on Laurel Lane, complaining about noise and harassment. Enforcement actions are started. Township manager Suzanne Brooks apologized to the Laurel Lane neighbors for the delays in doing enforcement. Solicitor Robert Yurchak went into detail, starting with civil citations filed on persons at the property – noting that one has already plead guilty. Four violation notices of the township’s zoning ordinances were sent in August with maximum fines of a total of $12,000. Nuisance complaints are being filed, and police and code enforcement visits continue. Supervisors voted later in the meeting to authorize Attorney Yurchak to proceed in court.

In other public comment, a citizen opined that the trees should be replanted on the Henry property.

Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company fire chief Ralph Lennon announce that this year’s fire company toy drive will benefit the Ronald

McDonald House. Citizens are invited to drop off new toys or a check at the Fire House on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. or Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, or at the township building during regular office hours. There were no other reports.

The vacancy on the Zoning Hearing Board was filled with the appointment of realtor Joshua Grodzinski. There is still an opening for the vacancy board chairperson. Gluck remarked that in all the years that he held the position, there was no activity.

Bills of $641,904 were approved, with $321,548 paid to H&K Group for the paving, and a combined $170,628 towards pensions – mostly towards police. County Waste was paid $28,589, $20,445 to the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad, Building Inspection Underwriters $19,540, the IRS $18,620, Blue Shield health insurance $17,492, and $10,040 to Kovatch for vehicle repairs.

The next Kidder supervisors meeting will be Tuesday, November 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building. Just ahead of that meeting will be a public hearing starting at 6:15 p.m. about a liquor license transfer to the former High Elevations restaurant from the Mountain Laurel Golf Club in East Side.

Obituaries

JACOB D. KLOTZMAN

Jacob D. “Jake” Klotzman, 39, of North Whitehall Township, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in his home.

Born in Allentown, January 12, 1983, Jake was the son of Wilson D. and Janice L. (Harvey) Klotzman of Lake Harmony.

He was currently employed as a technician at Service Electric Cable TV in Bethlehem for over 18 years. An avid guitar player, Jake played with many local Lehigh Valley bands, most currently, Elephant the Band.

He was a lifelong member of Union United Church of Christ, Neffs.

In addition to his loving parents, Wilson and Janice, he is survived by a sister, Katie Murray and her husband Tom of Telford; nephews, Liam and Mason; paternal uncle, Drake Klotzman and his wife, Deborah of North Granby, CT; maternal aunt, Nancy Blake of Stevensville, MD; maternal uncle, Richard Harvey of Bethlehem; beloved dog, Muddy.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, in the Union U.C.C. Church, 5550 Route 873, Neffs with the Rev. Kris P. Snyder officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 5-7 p.m. in the church on Tuesday. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www. heintzelmancares.com

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., P.O. Box 196 Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

ALICE JANE McHUGH

Alice Jane Mc Hugh passed away at Treasure Coast Hospice, Stuart, Florida on November 9, 2022 after a very brief illness. She was visited that day by her close friends from Stuart, Florida as she passed.

She was born in Hazleton to John (Jack) McHugh and Audrey Griffith McHugh, beloved father and mother who preceded her in death. She had lived in Stuart since moving south from Lake Harmony.

Alice was a friend to many and known for her cakes and remembering everyone’s birthday. She was also a special tea party attendee with her beloved Emily.

In honor of Alice, donations may be sent in her name to Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997 or online https://www.treasurehealth.org/292/Donate.

There will be a private service for her in Stuart at a later date.

Where’s the fire, Ralph? It’s those 80 candles!

On October 8th the Lake Harmony Fire Depart ment was called to Shenanigan’s for a “possible” issue in the Baby Boomers part of the restaurant. Ralph Lennon, the Lake Harmony Fire Chief was the first to enter and was faced with something he never thought he would see a Surprise 80th birthday party for him!

There were roughly 100 guests in attendance, in cluding family, local friends, members of Ralph’s Jim Thorpe High School graduating class of 1960, and 22 current and retired fire fighters and their spouses from Glenside, PA where Ralph was the past Fire Chief. SURPRISE!

22 fire fighters these men came from Glenside, PA, Ralph’s past fire company, to celebrate with him. Photos by Anne Martino

Ralph’s family, from left, Susan & Joe Lennon, Rebecca Swayze, Joe & Susan’s daugh ter, Ralph, Rachael Lennon, Joe & Susan’s daughter, Dave Washington, Glenside and Lake Harmony fire fighter and Officer Morgan of the Kidder Township Police Dept

3 generations - Joe Lennon, Ralph’s son and current asst fire chief of Lake Harmo ny, Joe’s daughter Rachael Lennon, Lake Harmony fight fighter and Current fire chief of Lake Harmony, Ralph Lennon standing in front of the retired 1982 Glenside fire truck that was brought to the party.

Members of Jim Thorpe HIgh School Class of 1960.

Code Enforcement Report

Kidder Township’s code enforcement officers, Noel Torres and Andrew Ray, made 205 reports in September. 99 were accumulating rubbish around properties, and 83 were for not using proper waste containers. These were all resolved. One was about abandoned or unregistered vehicles, and earned a write up.

There were 14 ‘other’ violations investigated and resolved.

Torres and Ray conducted three home inspec tions, and made 5 visits regarding a tree permit.

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Cryptogram I Answer

“No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees, no fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds—November!”

– Thomas Hood

Cryptogram II Answer

“I wander forth this chill December dawn: John Frost and all his elves are out, I see, as busy as the elfin world can be, clothing a world asleep with fleecy lawn.”

– Robert Buchanan