Lake News
November-December 2024
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Ruth Isenberg, Editor
Seth Isenberg, Ads / Distribution Publishers
(Continuing the work of founders Frank Pieri and Mary Farnschlader, 1995 – 2018) Lake News is published monthly for the enjoyment of Lake Harmony area residents and visitors. Copies are free and are mailed to Lake Harmony box holders. Find additional copies at The Country Peddler and at selected area businesses.
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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 township building, and unless otherwise noted, begin at 5:30 PM. Notices of special meetings are posted at the township building and advertised Planning meetings are held the 1st Wednesday at 6 PM; Zoning meetings, the last Monday at 6 PM; EAC, the second Wednesday at 7 PM. The public is welcome.
This Month’s Cover
Lou Cleary took this from the patio after the recent snowstorm at Midlake on Big Boulder Lake. Lots of great submissions this month; you’ll see some in future editions. Send your photos to lakenewslakeharmony@gmail.com
Entertainment Around Lake Harmony
At Nick’s Lake House Events at nickslakehouse.com
Dec. 16 - Not Your Grandma’s Paint & Sip, Create Your Own Doormat, 6:30 p.m.
At Shenanigans Events at shenaniganslh.com
Karaoke, DJs and Dancing in Boomers Night Club Fri. & Sat. 9 p.m. -1 a.m.
Dec. 31—New Year’s Eve Bash with The Benny Band, featuring Auror King, 8:30-12:30 p.m.
At Boulder View Tavern
(All 6-9 p.m. except as noted Dec 5 – Erin McClelland
6 – Riley Loftus
7 – Christian Gratz Solo
10 - Paint & Sip
12 – Zac Lawless
13 – Erin McClelland
14 – Tony Alosi/Tree Lighting 19-Erin McClelland 20-Andrew Moses
21-Timmy Fitz & Mark Nourick
Glögg, Glögg, Glögg!
by Mark Peterson
When the holidays come around and there is a chill in the air, my thoughts turn to some of the Peterson family traditions that we practice at this time of year.
My father’s parents emigrated from Sweden in the early part of the 20th century, and they maintained Swedish holiday traditions that my dad passed down to us. Some of the traditions that bring back fond memories are the sound of angel chimes set in motion by four lit candles, Christmas ornaments made of straw, and a smorgasbord of pickled herring, Swedish meatballs, and caviar on knäckebröd.
My mother’s family immigrated to the US much earlier, and the traditions we learned from her centered around her Catholic faith. We have displayed the same manger scene every year for as long as I can remember. Of course, when we were kids, playing with the figures of the holy family, shepherds and livestock was great fun, much to my mother’s chagrin. By now some of the paint has chipped off the figures here and there (and I think one of the sheep is missing) but it still warms the heart when we set it up each Christmas.
See GLӦGG, page 7
Hanna’s Farm Market
811Stoney Hollow Rd
Pocono Lake
570.442.7045
Christmas and Hanukkah SHOP NOW OPEN!
Artisan Breads Fridays; 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 LocallySourced 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
Glögg
Continued from page 6
Of course, it wouldn’t be the holidays in the Peterson household without glögg, a Swedish mulled wine that my father used to make to everyone’s delight. Cinamon sticks, raisins, cardamom seeds, blanched almonds, cloves, sugar, port wine, chianti and vodka are the ingredients of this aromatic drink. My father would be stirring the pot as the smell of spiced wine being heated on the stove wafted through the kitchen. The big event happened when vodka was added, and everyone gathered around. The lights were dimmed, and Dad struck a match, setting the drink on fire. Everybody cheered and the glögg was ladled into cups. The warm drink lifted spirits and soon we all would be singing Swedish drinking songs like Helan går.
A holiday tradition for many Lake News readers for over 30 years is going to Peterson’s Ski & Cycle in Blakeslee to get your skis tuned for the winter. You don’t have skis? PSC has you covered, whether you want to rent skis for the season or by the day for less than what you will pay at the ski areas. You will also find clothing, souvenirs, and toys for the kids. Stop by or visit us online at www.petersonsskiandcycle.com We hope to “ski” you soon!
A ribbon cutting celebrated the grand opening of the Kevin Kendall State Farm Insurance Agency in the Pine Point Plaza on November 13. Shown from left at the official opening sponsored by the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce are Kylie Adams, Catherine Bente, Claudia Morales, Ed Sorton, Kevin Kendall (cutting ribbon), Jennifer Gilbert, Tina Ackerman, Mimma Korte, Susan Miller, John Jefferson, Robert Loughlin, and Jim Smith.
Photos on this page and next by John B. Stoj.
Welcoming Kevin to the Pine Point Plaza are, from left, Kylie Adams-Weiss, Senior Vice-President, Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation and Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce; Casey Greenfield, Mauch Chunk Trust Executive; and Jim Smith, Smith Partnership (Pine Point Plaza owner). The Albrightsville office is Kendall’s second location. Also on hand was an Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company vehicle; Kendall extended special thanks to Fire Chief Al Blew, along with the Chamber for putting the event together.
Entertainment Around Lake Harmony
At Boulder View Tavern
(All 6-9 p.m. except as noted
Dec. 26-Bill Hoffman
27-Ashley Marquez
28-Adam McKinley
29-Bobby Ventura
31-Erin McClelland, 5:30-9:30
Jan. 2-Gracie Jane
3-Hannah Noel
4-The Two Taboo
10-Zac Lawless
11-Tony Alosi
12-The Frost Duo
For more dates, www.boulderviewtavern.com/ events
The Pub @ the hub
Music Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Dec 6 – Brian Smith
7 – Justin Skylar
13 – John Simoson
14 – Andrew Moses
20 - TBA
21 - Solkatana
27 - Dina Hall
28 - Tim Fitzpatrick
Jan 3 - Andrew Moses
4 - Justin Skylar
10 - Hannah Noel
11 - Nina Peterson
17 - Solkatana
At Holy Ghost Distillery & Tasting House on Route 940
Tours, tasting experiences
Dec 15 – Certified Bourbon Steward
WorkShop 11 a.m – 4 p.m
Dec 27 – Drunken Story Telling 6 p.m.
Dec 28 – Bourbon and Smoked Cheeses
Pairing with Janice “McNamee” Sepcoski
More info, www.holyghostdistillery.com
At Mauch Chunk Opera House
mcohjt.com
Fri & Sat December 6 & 7 – Twelve TwentyFour TSO Christmas Event
Thurs December 12 – The Outcrops
Fri December 13 – Calamity Chang
Presents: a Slay Belles Burlesque
Spectacular
Sat December 14 – Craig Thatcher & Friends Rock’n Christmas
Sun December 15 – Christmas Cabaret: A Benefit for the JTAHS Theatre Club
Fri December 20 – Rock This Town
Orchestra Xmas Spectacular
Sat December 21 – Comedian Tammy Pescatelli
Fri December 27– B-Street Band - A night of Bruce Springsteen
Entertainment Around Lake Harmony
At Pennspeak.com
Doors open at 7, shows at 8 unless noted
Dec 4, 5 & 6 – Ryan Pelton – an Elvis Christmas Show
7 –The Day the Music DIDN’T Die
13 – Irish Christmas in America
14 – Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas
At MoheganSunArenaPA.com
Wilkes-Barre
Penguins Ice Hockey
January 9-12, Disney on Ice
At Kirby Center for Performing Arts, Kirbycenter.org
Wilkes-Barre
Dec 2 – Nutcracker!
4 – BEAT
6 – Tom Papa
7 – NEPA Philharmonic: Celebrate the Holidays
11 – A Motown Christmas
14 – Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
23 – A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live OnStage 28 – Get the Led Out
Phantoms Ice Hockey
Dec 2 – Creed Dec 12-15 – Disney on Ice
Celebrating Spirits
by J. Sepcoski Executive Bourbon Steward Distiller, Holy Ghost Distillery, Inc. 990 S.R. 940 White Haven
We all know that eggnog is a holiday tradition that involves drinking a thick, creamy, and spiced dairy beverage at celebrations and parties. Here are some traditions associated with eggnog:
• Toasting – The tradition of toasting with eggnog began in medieval Britain. In the 13th century, English lords and ladies would use eggnog to toast to wealth.
• Serving – Eggnog is traditionally served in a punch bowl at large gatherings and is usually chilled or at room temperature. However, some people prefer to drink it warmed.
• Ingredients – Eggnog is made by emulsifying eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and spices. The exact origins of eggnog are unknown, but it may have originated from a medieval British monastic beverage called posset, which was made with eggs, milk, wine and ale.
• Alcohol – Eggnog can be spiked with alcohol. Bourbon and spiced Rum are two of the favorites.
Fun Facts:
1) Eggnog was once used as a medical treatment. In the 1890s, a scientific journal article proposed using eggnog to treat the flu.
2) Eggnog became popular in the American colonies in the 19th century. The drink’s popularity may be due to the fact that the ingredients were more abundant and less expensive than in Britain.
The HGD Eggnog Recipe:
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
pinch of salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract ground cinnamon , for topping
1/2 cup McNamee’s Black Irish Bourbon or Holy Ghost Spiced Rum.
Instructions:
Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until light and creamy.
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cream, milk, nutmeg and salt. Stir often until mixture reaches a bare simmer.
Add a big spoonful of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously. Repeat, adding a big spoonful at a time, to temper the eggs.
Once most of the hot milk has been added to the eggs, pour the mixture back into the saucepan on the stove. Whisk constantly for a minute or so, until the mixture is just slightly thickened (or until it reaches about 160 degrees F on a thermometer). It will thicken more as it cools.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla Pour the eggnog through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher or other container
Add in ½ cup of McNamee’s Black Irish Bourbon or Holy Ghost Spiced Rum then stir and cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate until chilled. It will thicken as it cools. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, and fresh whipped cream, if desired.
Store homemade eggnog in the fridge for up to one week.
DONATION TO THE DOGS: Blakeslee Rotary recently met at The Pub @ The Hub to make a donation to Can’t Hold My Licker Dog Rescue. The $1,000+ donation will be used for food and medical expenses for the dogs. Above, Rotary president April Guilherme, right, passes the check to Shelly Lutz, who is a board member and active fundraiser for the rescue, which operates out of Mississippi. Between them sits Bogey, who was rescued by Can’t Hold My Licker, weighing in at 39 pounds, but now healthy and happy. To learn more, visit cantholdmylicker.org. To learn more about Rotary visit blakesleerotary.org
Model RR exhibit open
The Anthracite Model Railroad Society is conducting its annual Christmas Holiday Open House through mid-January. Dates are Dec. 7, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, 16 closed; Dec. 21, Dec. 22, Dec. 28, Dec. 29, Jan. 4, Jan. 5, Jan. 11, and Jan. 12. Hours are 12 to 4 p.m.
The Model Railroad is located at 1056 Hanover Court between 22nd and 23rd and Peace and James Streets in Hazle Township. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. Visit www. amrclub.org or Facebook at Anthracite Model Railroad Society.
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Out in the Open Big Game Hunting Season underway
by Alex Zidock
While controversy continues about when the state-wide regular firearms deer season should begin, hunters took to the field on Saturday, November 30, when deer and bear will be legal to harvest. They were also able to hunt on Sunday, December 1.
State Representative Brian Smith has been trying to get the House to set a hearing date for his House Bill 495, which would move the opening day of deer season back to its historic opening day of the Monday after Thanksgiving Day. With this year’s House sessions closed, he will have to wait until next year to re-introduce the bill or drop the idea.
In 2019, after a steady decline in hunting license sales, the Pennsylvania Game Commission opted to move the opening day of the regular deer season to Saturday, hoping to entice more hunting interest. By increasing the season by two days and starting it on Saturday, when most hunters already
have the day off from work and children are not in school, the Game Commission figured there would be a better opportunity for participation.
See OUT IN THE OPEN, page 21
Out in the Open
Continued from page 19
Hunting licenses sales spiked upwards in 2019, and the sale has since leveled off. But everyone is not happy. Many hunters say the tradition of the preparation is lost. Hunters who anticipated going to a hunting camp on Saturday with their friends and the excitement of opening day on Monday are gone.
The regular black bear season opened on November 23. In Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) 3D which encompasses most of the Pocono Mountains area the black bear season continues and coincides with the opening of the regular deer season on Saturday, November 30. Bear will be legal to hunt on Sunday, December 1, and then the following week from December 2 through December 7.
In WMU 3D, generally in the Pocono Mountains, the regular firearms deer season opens on Saturday, November 30, hunting is legal on Sunday, December 1, and continues December 2 through 14.In some WMU throughout the state deer season opened as early as September with archery and special regulations areas and seasons.
With every hunting license sold a booklet (Hunting and Trapping Digest) is available containing the various rules and regulations, including seasons and bag limits for all types and species that are allowed to be hunted in Pennsylvania. The booklet is also available on the Game Commission website.
Out in the Open
From page 22
It is advisable for every hunter to read the booklet and to be certain of the area you are hunting and the regulations that apply to that WMU.
Many thousands of hunters will be taking part in the regular statewide firearms big game hunting seasons in the next few weeks. They are required to wear a specific amount of fluorescent orange while hunting. Deer are everywhere. Hunters will be on private land, state game lands, and state forests, pretty much wherever it is legal to hunt. If you are not a hunter but usually walk in areas where hunting may be
taking place it is very much advisable that you wear fluorescent orange or bright colors to be seen. Keeping hunting a very safe sport is no accident.
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(Photo Alex Zidock)
Post Office Notes
by Christine A. Gilliar-Feller
History, Natural Beauty and Pop Culture Icons Are Featured
The U.S. Postal Service has announced many of the stamps it will release in 2025.
“This early glimpse into our 2025 stamp program demonstrates our commitment to providing a diverse range of subjects and designs for both philatelists and stamp enthusiasts,” said Lisa Bobb-Semple, Stamp Services director for USPS. “This year, we are continuing several of our popular series and commemorative anniversaries, while introducing some exciting new stamps. Additionally, several of our mail-use stamps, which are printed based on demand, will be updated this year. Stay tuned for more announcements in the coming months.”
See PO REPORT, page 28
PO Notes
Continued from page 27
This is a partial list, with additional stamps to be announced in the coming weeks and months. These designs are preliminary and may change. Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake This is the sixth stamp in the current Lunar New Year series, where each entry features a mask, calling to mind the decorated masks used in the dragon or lion dances often performed during Lunar New Year parades.
Accepting New Patients
1794 Compass Rose (Global)
Useful for mailing a 1-ounce letter to any country in which First-Class Mail International service is available, this stamp carries with it a bit of history. The colorful compass rose was drawn in a school geography notebook by Lucia Wadsworth, the aunt of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, when she was 10 years old.
Love (2025)
This new Love stamp celebrates the universal ex-
See PO NOTES, page 29
PO Notes
From page 28
perience of love with a work by artist Keith Haring (1958–1990).
With a deceptively simple and now-iconic style, Haring’s work is instantly recog-
nizable. This stamp features Haring’s 1985 Untitled drawing.
Black Heritage: Allen Toussaint
In recent years, the Black Heritage series has celebrated a man one year and a woman the next. Next year, the 48th stamp in the series will honor Allen Toussaint (1938–2015), the virtuoso pianist, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer responsible for scores of hits across multiple genres.
American Vistas (Presorted Standard)
These two stamps depicting stylized, minimalist scenes of mountains and a beach are for use on business mail.
The Appalachian Trail
Covering almost 2,200 miles of footpath along one of Earth’s most an-
cient mountain ranges, the century-old Appalachian National Scenic Trail is within easy reach of large metropolitan areas of the East Coast. The Appalachian Trail is maintained by a network of volunteer clubs, led by the nonprofit Appalachian Trail Conservancy. This pane of 15 stamps includes a photographic view from each of the 14 states along the Maineto-Georgia trail with an additional stamp showing stretches of trail through dense forest.
Vibrant Leaves (Postcard Rate)
Evoking the colorful sights of a seasonal walk in the woods, the photographs on five new postcard stamps depict leaves on trees found in the United States.
Dahlias
Radiating warmth, vitality and cheer, dahlias are beloved additions to backyard gardens and formal venues alike. This issuance includes 10 close-up photographs of dahlia blossoms
See PO NOTES, page 30
PO Notes
available in booklets of 20 stamps and coils of 3K and 10K stamps. Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps using photographs by Denise Ippolito.
U.S. Flag
Conveniently available in many formats, this stamp continues a long tradition of honoring the Stars and Stripes.
Schooner (Stamped Card)
New stamped-card designs are issued every few years for customers who want to send postcards with postage already included. The latest features an illus-
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tration of a two-masted sea vessel based on a photo of a 2014 replica of the 1923 schooner Columbia.
Luna Moth (Nonmachineable Surcharge)
This new stamp for irregularly sized envelopes features a luna moth (Actias luna), considered one of the most beautiful
moths in the United States. Artist Joseph Scheer created this composite image by using a high-resolution scanner with extended focus to capture multiple layers of a preserved moth. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp.
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