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December 2011

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December 2011Frank Pieri, Publisher

Mary Farnschlader, Editor

Lake News is published ten times a year for the enjoyment of Lake Harmony area residents and visitors alike. Copies are free and are mailed to Lake Harmony box holders. Additional copies are available at The Country Peddler and at selected area businesses. If you are mailing copies outside of Lake Harmony, please check with your postmaster for the correct postage required. To submit an article or photo, send it to Lake News, P. O. Box 392, Lake Harmony, PA 18624-0392. Articles may be accepted, rejected or ed-ited and will not be returned. Articles appearing in Lake News may not be reprinted without the permission of Lake News. E-mail us at lakenews@verizon.net or call Frank Pieri at 570-722-9406. Current issue is available online at www.lakeharmonynews.com.

LOCAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Kidder Township Office 722-0107Kidder Township Police(non-emergency #) 722-0192Lake Harmony Vol. Fire Co.(non-emergency #) 722-8138Lake Harmony Rescue Squad (non-emergency #) 722-1782For emergencies, call 911. If you do not live in an area served by 911, call 325-9111.

KIDDER TOWNSHIP MEETINGSKidder Township Supervisor meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at the town-ship building, and unless otherwise noted, begin at 7 PM. Notices of special meetings are posted at the township building and advertised in the Times-News. Planning meetings are held the 1st Wednesday; Zoning meetings, the last Monday; EAC, the second Wednesday. All meetings begin at 7 PM. The public is welcome.

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Reese Michael McAleerMarian and Chas McAleer are proud grandparents. Their son Brian and his wife Amy brought their first grandson into the world on Labor Day (no kidding!). Reese Michael McAleer was the first grandson with the surname McAleer in 20 years since the last McAleer boy was born. Re-ese weighed in at 6 lbs. 5 0z. and 20” long with lots of hair! Brian, Amy and Reese currently live in Conshohocken and will soon be moving into the Blue Bell area. Look for all three of them up here as they like to hang out with friends at all the lo-cal stops.

Ella Katherine Meriwether

Ella Katherine Meriwether was born a week later, on September 12, and weighed in at 8 lbs. 11 oz. Proud parents Mendy & Andrew, and big sisters, Riley and Paige, love the idea of having a baby sister, and of course, another girl around the house. Proud grandparents, Joe & Marge McAleer were thrilled with having another granddaughter.

Left to right, Chris Kuhl, Abbey (Keptner) Kuhl, and Timothy a.k.a. TK Keptner.Abbey, Chris and Abbey’s brother TK, decided to enter the marathon held in the Harrisburg area on Sunday, November 13th. TK finished 155 out of 1100 and Chris stayed close to wife Abbey who was experiencing severe knee prob-lems. All three runners finished! Abbey and TK are the son and daughter of Margot Krum. Also see page 25.

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Lake News 7MORE 18624 Oops! We goofed! We omitted the name

of the author of “Fun Facts of Golf” print-ed in the last issue. It was Eddie Perrino, PGA Golf Pro at Mountain Laurel Golf Club. We thank Eddie for being gracious about our omission.

•Local golfers Robert Ludgate and wife Mary, Alfred LaPuma and wife Diane, Eddie Perino and fiancee Mariana and two other couples, traveled to Greenbrier Resort at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia October 1st. Robert, Alfred and Eddie participated in the Tom Watson Pro-Am. See photo on page 25.

Christopher Murphy, who originated the web-site, lakeharmonynews.com, has notified us at Lake News that his website will become inac-tive. This website was never ours, but it carried the current issue of our publication. Murphy added pages that were not part of Lake News and this was, on one hand, a sometimes pop-ular feature, but at the same time, sometimes controversial. We at Lake News had no way to know in advance what was being added to the website, while at the same time being criticized for something over which we had no control.

We are are happy to announce that the Decem-ber issue of Lake News can now be viewed at issuu.com/pciweb/docs/lakenews_dec_2011.We thank Mr. Murphy for his past efforts.

•Lake Harmony Watershed Preservation Group hosted a wine pairing dinner on Saturday, October 15, at the Boulder View Tavern. Twenty-eight attended.

•It’s official! Closet Cases has moved to its new larger digs! They have moved into a recently vacated house behind the JO-MAR plaza, located on route 940 next to the Pocono Lake Post Office. They now have much needed space and are expand-ing their line to include some men’s ap-parel.

Christmas shopping in St. Maarten? Tootsie Giovannone, Maude Montanaro and Tina Tumminello were photographed shopping at one of the many outdoor shopping bazaars in St. Maarten. Also on the trip were Frank Giovannone, Lou Montanaro, Marvyn & Ginny Raphaelson and Tom Tumminello.

Curtis Ashner is always on the look-out for new ideas for his mother’s birthdays. This year he rented a helicopter to give mother Ethel a unique birds-eye view of Lake Harmony.

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Let’s face it, we are all animal lovers so we are printing two unusual photos and not tell-ing you the location of either or who took the photos.

Above: This is another photo of the cin-namon colored bear which previously ap-peared on our July 2011 cover. We hope he or she makes it through hunting season.

Above: a pinto deer (we assume it would be called an albino deer with spots) If we are wrong, I am sure someone will tell us! Again we are not giving photo credit as it might tip off hunters as to where this deer can be found.

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WILKINS NAMED GENERAL MANAGER

Long time real estate professional Yarrow A. Wilkins has been named as General Manager for Pocono Resorts Realty. Yarrow has been professionally involved in all facets of the real estate industry for over 17 years. Yarrow is ex-cited to be a part of a family run real estate busi-ness, which she had been involved in for most of her real estate career.

Pocono Resorts Realty is owned by Robert and Mary Ludgate. They began the business in 1984 and have grown the business to four offices, the main office located on Route 940 in Lake Harmony. “I am looking forward to a young perspective on our business, one that can bring our technology to a higher lever, “said Robert Ludgate.

Pocono Resorts has over 600 homes in their vacation rental program. “I am thrilled to be back in the vacation rental aspect of this busi-ness! The Pocono Mountains has so much to offer and I love to tell everyone about it,” said Wilkins.

Together Robert, Yarrow and Mary look for-ward to expanding to new areas of the Poconos and growing their sales department. “We are quite a team and I am sure that everyone will be hearing more about Pocono Resorts Realty in the months to come” said Wilkins.

Pocono Resorts Realty is open 7 days per week. Their website to learn more is www.prrl.com.

SANTA TO VISIT THE LAKE HARMONY FIRE HOUSE

The Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Co. will be visited again by Santa Claus at Noon on December 10, 2011. He will arrive on the LHVFC ladder truck (a great photo opportu-nity). All children are welcome to the event, where arts and crafts will be available for the kids while they wait to visit with Jolly Elf. Feel free to bring cameras so you can take pictures of the one-on-one meeting between Santa and your child.

Also on this date, there will be the usual cer-emonial lighting of the Lake Harmony Christ-mas tree located by the arbor leading to the lake at Nick’s Lake House. This will occur at 5:30 PM and be immediately followed by a bon fire and caroling of seasonal songs in the back park-ing area across the road from NLH. In addition to the fire and singing, free hot chocolate will be provided to all in attendance who wish it.

These two events have been an on -going tradi-tion in Lake Harmony for some years and ev-eryone who attends has a great family-oriented time. Hope to see all of last year’s attendees as well as many new ones this year. Donations to cover craft supplies and the hot chocolate would be greatly appreciated. Money can be given at the event or sent c/o Joyce Bradley, P. O. Box 426, Lake Harmony, PA 18624.

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Mary Beth pulled over and put her flashers on. She proceeded to stop traffic in both directions, while attempting to get the pony back where he belonged, which was a shed about a block up the road. Yes this is a true story. Mary Beth, in her heels, made a few attempts involving slap-ping his rear to get him moving. She knew that she was not going to win. She then dialed 911 for assistance.

Mary Beth said the conversation went some-thing like this:911: What is your emergency?MB: There is a pony on route 115 swerving in and out of traffic. I have traffic stopped both ways. Cars are attempting to pass the ones I have already stopped.911: Ma’am, you said a PONY? And where are you?MB: Yes, a pony and I am on route 115.911: How big is this pony?MB: waist high, small. Aren’t all ponies small!911: We’ll send a car out.A PA State Trooper arrives. At this point, the pony laid down along side the road.Trooper: Are you the person that called?MB: Yes.Trooper: About a pony? MB: Yes.Trooper: I don’t see a pony.MB: I’ll show you. He’s lying down.As Mary Beth and the trooper approach, the pony gets up and starts running again. Mary Beth follows, with the trooper right behind. The two manage to corral the pony and a pass-erby calls the owner who comes and takes the pony away.MaryBeth goes to work and noone believes her. Thank goodness for her cell phone camera!

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THE BUNKER at The GreenbrierIn July, Margot Krum and I answered the call to be volunteers at The Greenbrier Classic at The Greenbrier at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. We had purchased our uni-forms and were ready to go. In advance of tournament week, we visited the resort for a training session. Our trip down, including a stop for lunch took all of eight hours. On ar-rival, we found that some of the accommoda-tions we had arranged for tournament week were an hour and a half drive in the best of conditions. Our tours were starting at very uncivil times and did not always coincide, necessitating 2 vehicles. A last minute change was offered which involved staying in a room above a pawn shop in town. We declined, and opted out of the volunteer force for the tour-nament. But while, there we learned about a very interesting part of our country’s history.

What is commonly known as The Bunker is the former U.S. Government Relocation Fa-cility, located at The Greenbrier. Carved 720 feet deep into the mountainside beneath the West Virginia Wing of the Resort, is a former emergency Cold War fallout shelter. Once a top secret U.S. government relocation facil-ity for Congress, The Greenbrier Bunker is now open to anyone interested in reliving a legendary piece to The Greenbrier’s history. Bunker tours are available and provide a unique and in-depth look behind the hidden doors and let you explore an aspect of The Greenbrier that no other resort can claim. Or you can simply tune in to the resorts’s chan-nel in the TV in the privacy of your room and take a video tour.

As part of the Bunker’s 2006 renovations, five meeting rooms were added ranging from 670-730 square feet. The rooms - Knowland, Johnson, Rayburn, Stewart and Martin - were named for the leaders of the House and Sen-ate and the Architect of the Capitol when the project began in 1956. Construction of the 112,544 square foot bunker began in 1958 and completed in 1961. It was maintained in a constant state of readiness by a small group of government employees working undercover as Forsythe Associates, a company hired by the resort.

Meetings have played an integral role in the bunker story since its completion. Part of the cover story for the facility was the addition of the Exhibit Hall and two meeting rooms, which were made available to groups meet-ing at the resort.

During the Eisenhower era use, the bunker provided four entrances, a 25-ton blast door, decontamination chambers, 18 dormitories which could accommodate over 1,100 peo-ple, power plant, communication area, clinic, pharmacy, intensive care unit and cafeteria.

During the 30 years that the bunker was a secret, groups were meeting there and enjoy-ing theme parties and dinners, without real-izing that they were in a top-secret govern-ment facility. They never realized that the Exhibit Hall was actually designed to be the work place for Congressional staff or that the Mountaineer Room and Governor’s Hall would easily accommodate the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

In 1995, the US government ended the lease with The Greenbrier, and later that year, the resort began offering tours of the facility. The Bunker had been declassified and 30 years of history were revealed!

Visitors well see some significant enhance-ments to the tour. The Greenbrier worked with Dr. Jim Kelly and the Virginia Histori-cal Society on an exhibition gallery. This area features artifacts and reproductions rep-resenting the security and communications area, dormitories, VIP lounges and medical clinic, as well as numerous photos of the fa-cility, a video on the history of the cold War and other materials relevant to the bunker.

As far as Margot and my plans for future volunteer opportunities, we plan to look for some closer to home. - Mary Farnschlader, Ed: Mary has volunteered at the US Women’s Open and the Senior Open, both at Saucon Valley, Nike Classic at Center Valley and The Bell Atlantic Classic at Chester Valley. Margot has volunteered at several events in the Harrisburg area.

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(NAPSA)—Did you know that awoman suffers a heart attackevery minute in the United States?Don’t be included in that statistic.It helps to be aware of how to tellwhether you’re having a heartattack and what to do if you are.Here, from the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services(HHS) Office on Women’s Health(OWH) are tips that can help youeducate yourself on the subject:

How to TellAccording to an American Heart

Association survey, only half ofwomen recognized chest pain andpain in the arm, neck and shouldersas symptoms of a heart attack.That’s why the Make the Call, Don’tMiss A Beat campaign aims to edu-cate, engage and empower womenand their families to recognize theseven symptoms of a heart attackthat most commonly present them-selves in women. These are:

1. Chest pain, discomfort, pres-sure or squeezing;

2. Shortness of breath;3. Nausea;4. Light-headedness or sudden

dizziness;5. Unusual upper body pain, or

discomfort in one or both arms,back, shoulder, neck, jaw or upperpart of the stomach;

6. Unusual fatigue;7. Breaking out in a cold sweat.Many women have such symp-

toms occasionally. New symptomsor a change in pattern of symp-toms—they’re stronger, last longeror occur with less physical effortthan usual—are cause for concern.

What To DoThis part is simple: If you or

someone you know seems to behaving such symptoms, get med-ical help right away. Call 9-1-1.“Heart disease is the No. 1 killer ofwomen,” said HHS Secretary Kath-leen Sebelius. “Our goal is to make

certain that women recognize heartattack symptoms and take action bycalling for help immediately.”

“The delay in treating womenwho don’t get emergency carequickly is a matter of life anddeath,” said Dr. Lori Mosca, profes-sor of medicine at Columbia Uni-versity Medical Center, and direc-tor of preventive cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. “Thisdelay may be for many reasons.Some women told us they didn’tknow they were having a heartattack, or they thought their symp-toms would not be taken seriously.Others were busy taking care ofothers and delayed seeking medicalattention for days. Women need tounderstand that delay may costthem their lives,” said Dr. Mosca.

“We want women to understandjust how critical it is to call 9-1-1,”said Lisa M. Tate, chief executiveofficer, WomenHeart: The NationalCoalition for Women with Heart Dis-ease. “First responders want to help.Do your part and make that call to 9-1-1 if you suspect a heart attack, sothat they can get you the help youneed as quickly as possible.”

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This will be the last issue for awhile where we print this handy recipe. The skunks should be in hibernation about now. We received another request for the now famous recipe, “Skunk-Be-Gone”. We have published this recipe for a non-toxic concoction in past issues, but it seems we need a periodic update. It originally appeared in the June/July issue of Mother Earth News and subsequently appeared in the Forest Steward-ship Quarterly (Volume 7, Number 1, Summer 1997).

All the credits being out of the way, we again offer it for your use if you or your pet have the unfortunate experience of being “skunked”. We at Lake News sincerely hope that you will never need to make use of the recipe.

Skunk-Be-Gone

Ingredients:

1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide (available at your favorite drug store)

1/4 cup baking soda

1 teaspoon liquid soap

Preparation:

Using a two-quart bowl and spoon, dissolve the baking soda in the peroxide. Add the soap; mix and pour into a spray bottle.

Liberally apply the mixture to your pet’s fur, avoiding the eyes and mouth, and rub it in well. Wait 15 minutes and then completely rinse the animal with tap water.

One treatment is usually satisfactory. This rinse will also safely deodorize your car as well as afflicted people.

Editor: We have not tested this recipe, but it cer-tainly seems much easier and less messy than the old-fashioned tomato juice remedy. Keep this recipe in a safe place. You may need it!

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Echo Farm Hunt Club Pheasant Preserve

Enjoy the experience of a lifetime . . .•

You will hunt on 200 acres of unspoiled woodlands of apple orchards and manicured

working farm fields. With two ponds and a beautiful trout stream. One of the most

spectacular views of the Delaware Water Gapis from the peak of our property.

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Guided and Non-guided HuntingPackages available

Call for Prices and InformationJeff Garner, Proprietor & Guide

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St. Joseph Regional Academy

Lottery Calendars

Lottery calendars are being sold by the stu-dents of St. Joseph Regional Academy in Jim Thorpe as a fund-raiser for their school. Buy a 2012 calendar with a three digit number for only $20. Each day of the year has a designated dollar amount. If you number is drawn by the PA Daily Lottery evening drawing, you win the prize for that day! A check will be mailed to you. Prices range from $25 - $500. If you win once, the calendar pays for itself. These calen-dars are a perfect gift for that hard-to-buy for person on your list. To purchase a calendar, ask a student you know who attends St. Joe’s, or stop in The Treasure Shop at 44 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, or the Mauch Chunk Pharmacy (1204 North St., Jim Thorpe, or call (570) 325-8380.

Cookies & Milk with Mrs. Claus

Wednesday, December 7 (snow date is 12/14). Activities start at 6:30 PM and end at 8 PM. Mrs. Claus will visit St. Joseph Regional Acad-emy, 25 W. 6th St., Jim Thorpe. Children will receive their picture with Mrs. Claus, deco-rate their own gingerbread cookie, do a color-ing page, and enjoy some stories while eating cookies & milk. This fun evening is FREE and all children under the age of 10 are invited! All children must be accompanied by an adult. If you would like more information, please call the school at (570) 325-3186 or visit www.sjra-cademy.org.

Christkindlmarkt

Saturday, December 10, from 1 to 6 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, North 6th Street, Jim Thorpe. (Snow date is December 11). Come out and do some Christmas shopping while enjoy-ing the great food, bake sale, Tricky Tray auc-tion, Good Old Saint Nick, the Arts & Crafts Tables and the Christmas Yard Sale! For more information or to rent table space, please call (570) 325-3731. This is a fund-raiser for St. Jo-seph Church. Come and join in the fun.

Call Your Local Travel Agent

Ginny Raphaelson30 years of experience.

Specializing in Adventure Travel, Ski, Biking & Hiking Trips,

Educational, Photographic Italy, Africa, Cruises etc.

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Coming Events Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Co. hosts a great breakfast the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy breakfast with friends and support a good cause at the same time. Cost is $7.00. Bingo is every Saturday night. Doors open at 5 PM and Bingo starts at 6: 30 PM.

Tuesdays, 50+ Shopper Club, The Crossings Premium Outlets, Tannersville. Shoppers 50 years of age or older can take advantage of an added 10% savings on Tuesdays by presenting identification with proof of age to cashiers at participating stores. 570 629-4650.

November 25 - December 31, recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Magical Fireside Christmas, the Inn at Pocono Manor. It’s time again for a little magic on the mountain! Feel the magic of Christmas and awaken your senses with the sweet smell of roasting marshmallows, warmth of the fire and spectacular display of lights adorning the grounds and buildings. Enjoy live animal displays, horse drawn carriage and train rides, and story-telling. Visit with Santa and more. Donations are accepted throughout the season for Toys for Tots. The grand opening will be held Thanksgiving night from 6 - 8 PM. Cost is $5 per person. Regular hours are 3 - 7 PM, Friday; noon - 6 PM, Saturdays; 11AM - 3 PM on Sundays. Hours for the week of Decem-ber 26-31 will be announced. (800) 233-8150.

December 2, 2011 Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas Celebration - Opening Night. Af-ter opening night on Friday, the celebration runs every Saturday and Sunday until Decem-ber 18. Downtown Jim Thorpe. Christmas is a special time of year in Jim Thorpe, and so the town will celebrate with the 2011 Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas Celebration. Included are train rides with Santa, a live Nativity, Historic District Ghost Walks, Olde Time Christmas Arts Bazaar, gingerbread house contest at the library, strolling carolers and musicians, expanded shop-ping hours and seasonal dinner specials. If that is not enough, ticketed entertainment will take place each Saturday at the Mauch Chunk Opera House. (888)-JIM-THORPE

December 2, Gandalf Murphy and the Slam-bovian Circus Christmas Show, Mauch Chunk Opera House, JimThorpe. Jim Thorpe’s Olde Time Christmas kicks off in festive style and holiday magic with a special Christmas show by Gandalf Murphy and Slambovian Cirus of Dreams. GM-SCD’s charismatic live performances and whim-sical blend of folk, rock, hillbilly, and pop have captivated audiences and critics alike. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 7:30 PM; the show will begin at 8:30 PM. (570) 325-0249.December 2, Junior Bird Club: Winter Bird Party, Nespopeck State Park, Drums. Kids ages 9 and up are encouraged to visit for an evening of winter fun! Enjoy popcorn, a bird-y movie, some crafty creations and more. This program is sup-ported by the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society. A one-time materials fee of $5 will be collected from new members. The program will begin at 6:30 PM. Registration is required by call-ing (570) 403-2006.December 3 - 11, recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday, Quiet Valley’s Annual Old Time Christmas, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. Enjoy Christmas in the 1800s as guides dressed in period clothing lead you by lantern light through the historic buildings and displays. Includes storytelling, Christmas Putz, live Nativity, caroling, Belschnikel visit, gift shop, and more. Admission is $10/adults and $5/Children ages 3-12. Hours are 3:30 to 7 PM. Groups of 12 or more make reservations for tours 2:30-3:30 PM. Rain or shine. 570 992-6161.December 3, Introduction to Snowshoeing, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Ding-mans Ferry. Learn the basics of using snow shoes. No experience is required. PEEC will provide equipment and instruction. If there is not enough snow, come for a free hike. Cost is $10/adult and $5/child. 9 - 11 AM. Call to reserve snow shoes. (570) 828-2319December 3, 4, 11, Santa Express, Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions, Honesdale. Sing along with Santa, Rudolph and friends when they come to town on this 2 - hour excursion. Visit with Santa. Take home your very own Christmas treat. Tickets are $20/adults and $15/children under 13. Train departs at 11 AM and 2 PM. (866) 637-2457.

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MORE EVENTS

December 3 - 12, The Nutcracker Ballet, recur-ring weekly on Monday, Saturday, The Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee on Delaware. “The Nut-cradker Ballet” presented by the Northeastern Ballet Ensemble under the direction of Diane Verdi returns to the Shawnee Playhouse stage with all the magic, wonder and grace of Tchai-kovsky’s beloved traditional treat for the whole family. Tickets are $18/adults; $15/seniors; $10/children under 12. Shows begins at 2 PM on Sat-urdays and 10 AM on Mondays. (570) 421-5093.

December 10, Santa Visit at Lake Harmony VFC, Lake Harmony. See page 11 for details.

December 10, Lighting of Lake Harmony Chistmas Tree and bonfire. Also see page 11 for details.

December 5-26 Senior Monday, recurring weekly on Monday, Casino Theatre Entertain-ment Center, Mount Pocono. Seniors can enjoy a menu that offers two homemade meals plus five meals off the regular menu. Sinner, drink and first run movies for $10 for seniors, 50 and older. 11 AM - 8 PM. (570) 839-7831.

December 6-7, Guy Lombardo’s Royal Ca-nadians Christmas Show, Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. Al Pierson and the Guy Lombardo Or-chestra bring “The Sweetest Music This side of Heaven” back to the prominence it so richly deserves. Call for ticket prices. Doors open at 11:30 AM; lunch will be served at noon, and the show will begin approximately at 1 PM. Reser-vations required. (866) 605-PEAK

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MORE EVENTSDecember 9, Four Celtic Voices, Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Journey through mystical Celtic lands. The show opens with a spell-binding journey consisting of two large ensemble numbers. From there, each of the performers’ talents is individually show-cased in her own spotlighted performance. Fo-cusing on the historical Lands of the Celts, each artist performs Christmas songs of different ori-gins, exploring the music of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Cornwall. The exceptional vocals of the women instantly transport the audience to the ancient and mysterious Lands of the Celts. Tickets are $26. Doors open at 7:30; show will begin at 8:30 PM. (570) 325-0249.

December 30, The Fabulous Greaseband, Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. Performing well over 230 shows per year, The Fabulous Greaseband never ceases to entertain their audience to the fullest extent. They are a 7 member party band performing throughout the East Coast, and play the best rock ‘n roll hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. General admission seating tickets are $17/advance; $22 day of the show. Doors open at 6 PM; show at 8 PM. (866) 605-7325.

December 30, The Tartan Terrors, Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. North Amer-ica’s premier Celtic Event, returns to the Op-era House, featuring the best in music, comedy and dance. Tickets are $28. Doors open at 7:30; show will begin at 8:30 PM. (570) 325-0249.

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Above: from left to right, Alfred LaPuma, Phil Behlmer, Robert Ludgate, Tom Watson and Gerald Williams. Photo taken at the Greenbrier in October for the Tom Watson Fall Classic.Below: Chris & Abbey Kuhl and TK Keptner at the finish line of Aspire! marathon in Har-risburg area.

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PENN KIDDER BUS TRIPS

On December 1st, the Penn Kidder Seniors are going to Mt. Haven Resort in Milford, PA. Cost is $55.00 per person and includes break-fast buffet, open bar 12 - 4 PM, live entertain-ment and all you can eat buffet in the after-noon. You can also see a movie or play bingo before the entertainment begins. Bus driver tips are included in the price. You do not have to be a member or senior to go on this trip.

If you are interested in any of the Penn Kid-der Senior Center bus trips, please call the Jim Thorpe/Penn Kidder Senior Center at 570 325-4980.

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For information, e-mail penn2auxiliary@yahoo.com or call 570 722-0555.

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The weather is getting colder and soon the little white stuff will be falling and you’ll soon see the Jack Frost Ski Divas back on the snow. Here are some of the highlights and we welcome all women skiers to join us for these great pro-grams.

Mark you calendars to join us on Tuesdays at Jack Frost for a one hour free Ladies Clinic. Classes start Tuesday January 3, 2012 and run through Tuesday, February 28, 2012 (no class 2/21). Sign up at Snow Sport Learning Center by 9:445 AM and ;meet on the snow promptly at 10 AM. You must have your own or rented ski equipment and purchase a lift pass. Season pass holders are always welcome and encour-aged to join in.

Don’t miss the 2 day Women’s Seminar for ski-ers and boarders at Jack Frost. Dates are Satur-day and Sunday, January 21 & 22, 2012. The program is taught by women instructors who are committed to provide a positive learning environment, coupled with support and cama-raderie. The fee is $185 ($150 for Season Pass Holders) and includes a 2 day lift pass, two days of instruction, continental breakfast, lunch and a wine and cheese party Saturday after skiing.

Advance registration for this seminar is neces-sary. Contact Bernie Oldroyd, JFBB Women’s Program Director at bernie.oldroyd@att.net or jfbb.com events link/Women’s Seminar. Con-tact the Snowsport Learing Center at 570 443-8425, X 2503 and ask for Bernie.

Save the date February 25, 2012 to support “Ski for the Cure” breast cancer awareness day at Jack Frost. The event benefits Susan G. Komen, for the Cure, NEPA affilliate. More information will be in the January issue.

Looking forward to a great winter season with old and new ski friends.

Bernie OldroydJFBB Women’s Program Directorbernie.oldroyd@att.net732 266-8533 or 570 443-8425 X 2503

Jack Frost Ski Divas Gearing Up for a Great Ski Season

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A GOOD SIGN EVEN IN TIMES LIKE THESE.

Everyone’s looking for an encouraging sign in today’s economy. The fact is, they’llsee one in over 17,500 locations across North America. Because for over 86 years,State Farm® agents have been there helping people protect the things that matter most.That’s why more people trust State Farm. And we consider that a very good sign.

LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.®

P R O V I D I N G I N S U R A N C E A N D F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E SState Farm, Bloomington ILP087082 11/08

Joe Geiser, AgentRt 903 Near Big Boulder, P O Box 130Albrightsville, PA 18210Bus: 570-722-SERV Fax: 570-722-2880joe.geiser.bvcl@statefarm.com

A GOOD SIGN EVEN IN TIMES LIKE THESE.

Everyone’s looking for an encouraging sign in today’s economy. The fact is, they’llsee one in over 17,500 locations across North America. Because for over 86 years,State Farm® agents have been there helping people protect the things that matter most.That’s why more people trust State Farm. And we consider that a very good sign.

LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.®

P R O V I D I N G I N S U R A N C E A N D F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E SState Farm, Bloomington ILP087082 11/08

Joe Geiser, AgentRt 903 Near Big Boulder, P O Box 130Albrightsville, PA 18210Bus: 570-722-SERV Fax: 570-722-2880joe.geiser.bvcl@statefarm.com

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Survey: Couples rarely talk about life insurance By Joe Geiser State Farm® Agent A recent State Farm survey shows many people understand the need for life insurance is important but acknowledge the conversation with their spouse might be uncomfortable. Seventy-four percent of couples say they rarely or never discuss the topic. This is particularly true in households with one wage earner. With women increasingly filling the role of primary breadwinner, financial and emotional stressors weigh heavily on their decision to discuss life insurance at home, and research finds that among couples unlikely to discuss the topic, women are even more likely to remain silent.

The state of the economy influenced the responders. The survey found that more than half of Americans are now focused solely on protecting what they have versus working to achieve their financial goals. Having the income to cover basic household needs (mortgage, rent, utilities and food) must come first.

An earlier study from the research firm LIMRA found that nearly one third of U.S. households currently have no life insurance, the highest level in more than 40 years.

For couples who struggle with discussing finances and life insurance, here are a few suggestions:

Make A Plan. It can be empowering for couples to agree on goals and steps toward achieving a more secure future. For couples experiencing severe economic setbacks, it can be reassuring to have a strategy in place to get back on their feet financially and to prepare for the unexpected.

Start Small. Often couples may feel the gap is too great between what they have to work with financially today versus what they would like to have in the future. But starting with small steps - such as getting educated about life insurance basics - can set the stage for follow-up steps later.

Consult an expert. Bringing in a knowledgeable outside perspective can make the process of

discussing life insurance easier and less stressful. These experts have experience guiding the conversation and answering questions. This can help avoid misunderstandings and unneeded stress.

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(NAPSA)—Research from theNational Institutes of Health indi-cates that most Americans gainone to two pounds over the holi-days and that the vast majority ofAmericans do not lose this extraweight once the season ends—butthere are steps you can take tostay out of such statistics.

“Although one to two poundsmay not seem like much, the num-bers gradually add up over thecourse of a lifetime and contributeto weight gain as we age,” says Dr.Hilton Hudson, chief of cardiotho-racic surgery at Franciscan Physi-cians Hospital. “This cumulativeweight gain puts the body at agreater risk for conditions such asheart disease, type 2 diabetes andarthritis.”

Thus, avoiding that initial holi-day weight gain can help you keepyour weight in check for good. Hereare some simple ways to maintainyour weight throughout all the hol-iday parties and festivities:

1. Enjoy food in moderation.There’s no need to deprive yourselfof your favorite foods over the holi-days. The key is to make sure youdon’t go overboard with portionsizes. In other words, instead ofhaving two servings of mashedpotatoes, limit yourself to one. Ifyou have trouble controlling yourappetite, consider using Sensa, aweight-loss tool that helps you feelfull faster and eat less without giv-ing up the foods you love.

2. Don’t try to lose weight.Instead of trying to drop pounds this

holiday, aim to maintain your cur-rent weight. Rather than dieting,just try to live a healthy lifestyle.Often, following a restrictive diet canbackfire, causing you to give up andovereat. Sensa can help you manageyour weight without requiring youto count calories or make drasticlifestyle changes.

3. Get moving. One of the rea-sons people gain weight over theholidays is due to inactivity. Manypeople tell themselves that they’rejust too busy to exercise. Make apoint to schedule your workouttimes in advance. Think outsidethe box and plan activities thatyou actually enjoy, such as anafter-dinner walk or a ski tripwith your family.

By taking action to avoidweight gain, you’ll be well on yourway to a happy—and healthy—holiday season.

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How To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

There’s no need to gain weight ordeprive yourself of your favoritefoods over the holidays.

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(NAPSA)—There’s good newsfor home cooks who want to addan authentic German flavor to aparty, whether it’s in the back-yard, at a football tailgate or aspart of a special holiday buffet.

A new website exclusively dedi-cated to German food and culinaryculture is also designed to be aresource for classic Germanrecipes and entertaining ideas.

This noncommercial website—published by German Foods NorthAmerica—is an ideal source formany creative cooks searchingonline for high-quality, authenticand unique products, new recipeideas, and local stores, restau-rants or events that feature Ger-man food and beverages.

Oktoberfest StrudelA tasty party treat with Ger-

man flavors—strudel with apple,sauerkraut and Deutschländer orbratwurst, with a sweet mustardcream sauce.

Oktoberfest Strudel withMustard Sauce

A strudel with German Okto-berfest flavors from green apple,German wine sauerkraut, car-away, mustard and Deutschländersausage or bratwurst, served witha creamy mustard sauce. Perfectfor Oktoberfest parties.

3⁄4 cup melted German butter1 cup minced onion1 large Granny Smith apple,

peeled, cored and diced11⁄2 cups drained German

Wine Sauerkraut2 tsp. caraway seeds8 phyllo sheets1⁄4 cup German sweet mustard1 pound authentic German

Deutschländer orbratwurst, thinly sliced

Mustard Sauce:1 Tbsp. German butter1 Tbsp. flour1 cup light cream3 Tbsp. German sweet

mustard1 tsp. paprika

Preheat oven to 375˚ F.In a large skillet, over

medium heat, warm 2 table-spoons butter and sauté onionfor 3 minutes. Add diced appleand sauté 3 more minutes.Remove from heat, stir insauerkraut and caraway, andmix well.

On a large baking sheet, layout one sheet of phyllo, fold inhalf lengthwise and brush withabout 1 tablespoon butter.Repeat layering. Spread mus-tard over last layer of phyllo.Then spread sauerkraut fillinglengthwise along the long sideto the center of the dough, leav-ing a 11⁄2-inch border around theedges. Top sauerkraut withDeutschländer sausage orbratwurst slices; roll jelly rollstyle, folding in the short edges.Place seam-side down on pan;brush top with butter and bake25 to 30 minutes or until goldenbrown.

Meanwhile, prepare mustardsauce. In a large skillet, meltbutter over medium-low heat,stirring in flour to form asmooth paste. Slowly stir incream and continue stirring tokeep lumps from forming.Whisk in mustard and heatthrough. Slice warm strudeland serve in a pool of mustardsauce. Sprinkle mustard saucewith paprika.

For more information, call(301) 365-5043 or visit www.germanfoods.org.

For A Taste Of Germany—A Classic Strudel

A new website is a source ofinformation on all types of Ger-man food, such as this strudel.

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Fighting Alzheimer’s(NAPSA)—While there is no

cure for Alzheimer’s, which willaffect one in eight baby boomersas they age, there are ways youcan help fight the disease.

You can help reduce the stig-ma, improve care and strengthenthe public fight against the dis-ease by:

•Learning more about the dis-ease and spreading the word tofamily, friends, colleagues—evenyour elected representatives.

•Viewing a series of five, short,easy-to-understand pocket filmsthat have been created to helpincrease the understanding ofAlzheimer’s disease.

The series of films—“A QuickLook at Alzheimer’s”—is designedto play on iPods, cell phones,PDAs, laptops and DVDs.

Originally developed in En-glish, the pocket films are nowavailable in multiple languages.

The films, found at www.aboutalz.org, are free for noncommer-cial use. The Alliance for AgingResearch is hoping individualsand organizations will use thefilms to help further awareness ofthe disease—ultimately pavingthe way for research needed tofind a cure.

For more information, go towww.aboutalz.org.

Increased awareness of Alzhei-mer’s disease may help to pavethe way for research to find acure.

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(NAPSA)—On cool days, fam-ily and friends should give awarm welcome to fruit-inspireddishes made with DuncanHines® Comstock® and Wilder-ness® pie fillings that are almostas easy to make as they areenjoyable to eat. For recipes,visit the www.piefilling.com.

Apple Pie Rustica

1 refrigerated pie crust (halfof a 15 oz. package, orpastry for one 9-inchsingle crust pie)

1 (21 oz.) can Duncan Hines®

Comstock® or Wilderness®

Apple Pie Filling1 lemon1 tablespoon butter or

margarine, cut into smallpieces

1 tablespoon sugar

1. Preheat oven to 425° F.Place pie crust on a rimlessbaking sheet lined with parch-ment paper. Dust a rolling pinand parchment paper withflour and roll pastry into arough 13-inch circle.

2. Place pie filling in centerof pastry, leaving a 2-inch bor-der all around. Grate 1 teaspoonof lemon peel; squeeze 2 tea-spoons of lemon juice from thelemon. Sprinkle both over piefilling. Scatter butter over top.

3. Fold pastry back over piefilling to make an uneven edgeof 11⁄2 inches, leaving center ofpie filling exposed. Sprinklesugar over pastry border. Bake20 minutes until the filling isbubbly and the pastry is goldenbrown. Cool slightly. Serve withice cream if desired.

Dump Cake

1 (20 oz.) can crushedpineapple with juice,undrained

1 can (21 oz.) Duncan Hines®

Comstock® or Wilderness®

Cherry Pie Filling1 pkg Duncan Hines® Moist

Deluxe® Classic YellowCake Mix

1 cup chopped pecans orwalnuts

½ cup (1 stick) butter ormargarine

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.Grease a 13x9-inch pan.

2. Dump pineapple withjuice into pan. Spread evenly.Dump in pie filling. Sprinklecake mix evenly over cherrylayer. Sprinkle pecans overcake mix. Dot with butter.

3. Bake 50 minutes or untiltop is lightly browned. Servewarm or at room temperature.

Delicious Desserts

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KIDDER NEWS2011 Contractor’s License

Contractors who perform work in Kidder Township must have a current (2011) Kidder Township Con-tractor’s license. This includes all subcontractors if they are not covered under the General Contractor’s insurance. The fee is $50 for contractors previously licensed in 2010 or $100 for a new one. A Certificate of Insurance naming Kidder Township as Certificate Holder must be presented at the time of application. Licenses may be obtained at the Township office Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Please call the office at 570 722-0107 if you have any questions.

2011 Carbon County Dog LicensesPennsylvania’s Dog Law requires all dogs, three months of age and older, to be licensed. In addition to your County Treasurer’s office, applications are also available at the Kidder Township office. Regular license fee is $8.50. Neutered male and spayed female dog licenses are $6.50 each. There is a $2.00 discount for senior citizens (65+).

TrashWaste Management is the trash hauler for Kidder Township. WM arrives in the Township early Mon-day mornings; therefore trash should be placed out Sunday nights for pickup. Property owners may place up to 5 bags/cans out per week for pickup. Bags must be 35 gal. or less and cans 40 lbs. or less. One large item may be placed out for pickup each week. Yard clippings and leaves will be accepted as part of the 5 bag/can limit. No building materials will be accepted. If you have additional bulk items, you can contact WM at 800-621-2100 to arrange pickup and payment.

Encourage RecyclingTo cut down on the amount of trash unneces-sarily going into landfills, please remember to recycle. Bins are located at Pine Point Plaza in Albrightsville. Please furnish recycling informa-tion to renters. If you have used ink jet cartridges, you can drop them off at the township building for recycling.

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HELP TO RECYCLEUnfortunately some area residents have been abusing the recycle center at Pine Point Plaza, leaving items which are obviously not recy-clable. Please do not abuse this or we could lose the blue bins completely.The recycling bins are located at Pine Point Plaza at the access road from SR 534.Questions on recycling? E-mail carbonre@ptd.net.What can be recycled?

• Aluminum and tin cans

• Clear, green and brown glass jars and bottles

• Plastic bottles #1 & #2 (soda bottles, milk & water jugs and laundry detergent bottles) Look for the number inside the recycling triangle located on the bottom of the bottle.

• Newspaper, cardboard, office paper, maga-zines and junk mailRemember to rinse clean all jars, bottles, cans, etc. before placing them in the recycling depot. Glass bottles and jars should NOT be broken before placing in the recycling depot. To save space, please crush all plastic containers & re-move lids. (Lids are not recyclable)

What does NOT get recycled!!!

• Lightbulbs

• Aluminum foil/plates

• Ceramics

• Styrofoam

• Window glass

• Mirrors

• Plastic wrap/bags

• Pottery or milk glass

• Pesticides, chemical, oil/anti-freeze containers

• Aerosol cans

• Paint cansNever mix trash in with recyclables!!!

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(NAPSA)—Bread, cheese andfig are a deliciously classic com-bination. This all-in-one bakedstuffed bread makes for easywork in the kitchen for moretime with your guests.

Jarlsberg is an excellent melt-ing cheese and its mellow-nuttyflavor partners delightfully withthe delicate sweetness of goldenCalimyrna or dark purple Mis-sion figs, two varieties readilyavailable and offered by Sun-Maid or Blue Ribbon OrchardChoice.

Jarlsberg Figgy Baguette

1 (16-ounce) baguette1⁄4 cup olive oil2 cloves garlic, finely

chopped or pressed1 cup chopped red bell

pepper1 cup chopped yellow onion1 cup finely chopped,

stemmed Blue RibbonOrchard Choice or Sun-Maid Calimyrna orMission Figs

1⁄3 cup chopped, pittedkalamata olives

1 tablespoon dried Italianherb seasoning or oregano

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar11⁄2 cups (6 ounces) shredded

Jarlsberg cheeseSalt and ground blackpepper (optional)

Preheat oven to 375° F. Slic-

ing lengthwise, cut off top 1⁄3 ofbaguette. Hollow out inside ofbottom of loaf, leaving a 1⁄3-inchshell.* (Save removed bread forbread crumbs or another use.)Reserve. Combine olive oil andgarlic in medium skillet overmedium-low heat for a few sec-onds, until garlic sizzles.Remove from heat. Brush half ofoil (2 tablespoons) on inside ofloaf and cut side of top. Placetop and bottom of loaf, cut sidesup, on baking sheet; bake 5 min-utes. Return skillet withremaining oil to medium heatand add bell pepper and onion.Cook, stirring often, until onionis soft, about 8 minutes. Removefrom heat and stir in figs, olives,herbs and vinegar. Cool. StirJarlsberg into fig mixture andadd salt and pepper to taste.Pack mixture into bottom ofbaguette. Place top on stuffedbaguette. Wrap in foil. Return tooven for 15 to 20 minutes oruntil cheese melts. Remove foiland cut into 1-inch slices. Servewarm. Makes about 20 servings.

*For easier handling of longbaguette, slice off top as directed,then cut loaf crosswise in half.Hollow out each half, leavingends intact to hold filling.

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Simple to make and sophisticated to serve, this bread, cheese and figcombination should be a year-round hit.

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LIONS MEET

The Penn-Kidder Lions Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 PM at “L’Antico Caffee” on Route 903 at Danner Road and the third Saturday at 9 AM at Terra Cottage Cafe in Lake Harmony. Anyone who is interested in more information about the Lions or in joining, new members are welcome. We do not have the current contact as we understand Brad Grissinger is moving out-of state.

PENNKIDDER COUNCIL, CCCCThe PennKidder Area Council of the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce meets the 2nd TUESDAY of the month. The location of the meeting changes from month to month for the foreseeable future. Their new mailing address is P. O. Box 1242, Albrightsville, PA 18210-1242. Visit their web site for further up-to-date information at www.pennkidderchamber.org. Questions, call Rich at 570 807-0022.

PA TURNPIKE APPROVES 2012 TOLL INCREASE

The PA Turnpike Commission recently ap-proved a 2012 rate plan that includes a 10-per-cent toll increase for cash customers, with no increase for those who pay with E-ZPass.

On January 1, 2012, cash rates will be in-creased by 10%. The increase will be applied to all vehicles. With the new rates, the most common cash toll for passenger vehicles will increase from $1.10 to $1.25, while the com-mercial-truck classification (Class 5) will rise from $8.095 to $9.85.

The Commission cited the higher cost of han-dling a cash transaction, approximately four times more expensive a transaction. It costs the commission about $1 per transaction to collect a cash toll, and less than 25 cents per transaction with users of E-ZPass.

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Grinder Pump Customers

For GRINDER PUMP SERVICE: contact SITE SPECIFIC @ 800 295-8853Service calls caused by homeowner or rental negligence will be billed to the homeowner. The township has experienced several problems caused by excessive cooking grease and cloth type body wipes in the grinder pump.NONE OF THE FOLLOWING WASTES MAY BE DISCHARGED INTO THE SEW-ER: storm water, surface water, ground water, roof run-off, and/or sump pumps.Please review the user guidelines with anyone using your property. You can get a copy of these guidelines at the Kidder Township Office. Remember to mark the location of your grinder pump to prevent it from damage by lawn main-tenance or snow removal equipment.

Homeowners, Landlords and Real Estate Agents

In the interest of public health and safety, Kidder Township Code Chapter 137 requires that “an annual inspection shall be made not later than the 30th day of June of each year . . . all rental or time sharing units within the Township.”Occupancy of such premises is prohib-ited until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. Any occupancy puts the owner in violation and subject to a fine of between $300.00 and $1,000.00 per day, with each day of illegal occupancy constituting an individual offense.Applications for inspections are available at the township office Monday - Friday, from 8 AM to 4 PM or on-line at www.kiddertownship.org. Upon receipt of application and check for $35.00, one of our inspectors will contact the owner/agent for an inspection.

SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

The Kidder Township Supervisors, Administra-tion and Staff are committed to the protection of our environment and want to thank everyone for their cooperation and commitment to continue our goals to protect the quality of the township’s surface and ground waters.

As part of Kidder Township’s Sewage Facilities Act 537 Study, a Sewage Management Program was enacted for all properties serviced by an on-lot septic system. This management pro-gram requires that all septic tanks/cesspools be pumped every three (3) years. (This applies to all non-sewered areas.)

Schedule of pumping:

* Septic systems in District 1, which include those in the Holiday Pocono development in Albrightsville, will need to be pumped in 2011.

* Septic systems in District 2, which include Albrightsville and un-sewered Lake Harmony and Split Rock areas (245 homes), will need to be pumped during 2012.

* Septic systems in District 3, North Kidder Township, (north of I-80) and the Tannery area (287 homes) will need to be pumped by Decem-ber 31, 2013.

If you are in one of these districts and have not complied with the requirement to pump your sep-tic system, you should be aware that the penalty for non-compliance to Kidder Ordinance #111 includes, but is not limited to, Civil Action filed in the Magisterial Court of Carbon County and a $500.00 fine.

For information, a list of licensed pumpers, or questions regarding this program or central sewers, contact Karen at the Township office at 570 722-0107.

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(NAPSA)—Are you looking fora certain kind of furry familymember? Consider adoption as anoption. Despite popular belief, notall pets needing homes are mixedbreeds. In fact, as many as 25 per-cent of the 8 million dogs and catsin the care of animal welfare agen-cies are recognizable breeds. Allkinds of pets end up homeless fora variety of reasons—frequentlydue to “people issues” rather thanproblems with the pets them-selves. As a result, local animalshelters and breed-specific rescuegroups are great options for peopleinterested in adding a specificbreed of pet to their family.

For example, when Destini Hol-lis decided to get a dog, she hadher heart set on a Bouvier desFlandres, a large dog originallybred in Belgium. Rather than turn-ing to a breeder, Destini sought outrescue groups that specialized incaring for homeless dogs of herpreferred breed. She soon foundher match: Baku, a 113-pound gen-tle giant whose family could notkeep him in their small apartment.

“We did our research,” Destinisaid, “and we found exactly whatwe wanted. I highly recommendsearching out a purebred rescuegroup if you want a specific typeof dog.”

Narrowing down your optionscan be tough, but some onlinetools can help prospective pet par-ents with their search for theright pet and the right adoptionagency. The PetSmart CharitiesAdoptable Pet Locator, found onits People Saving Pets website(www.peoplesavingpets.org) ,allows you to search for localadoptable pets based on criteriasuch as size, gender and breed.

Many homeless pets end upthat way because their original

owners couldn’t provide what theyneeded. Every breed has websitesthat can help you find the rightmatch for you. Here are somebasic criteria to consider:

1. Space: Some pets do justfine in an apartment; others needmore room. Energy is the key,rather than size. Many large-dogbreeds spend lots of time sleepingand are content with daily outingsand play, while some small andmedium breeds need more oppor-tunities to run and explore.

2. Time and energy: Herding,hunting and other types of dogs—and several cat breeds—need tokeep their brains and bodies busy.Some others are napping profes-sionals. The time needed for train-ing, attention, play and outingscan vary depending on breed type.

3. Coat: Some dog and catbreeds must be professionallygroomed to stay healthy and tokeep you happy. Almost all dogsand cats shed, so ask yourself howmuch hair you are ready to handle.

Most pets available throughadoption come spayed or neutered,vaccinated, licensed and oftenmicrochipped for a very affordableadoption fee. You can find a listingof local adoption agencies by usingyour zip code to search onwww.peoplesavingpets.org.

Don’t Pay For A Purebred—Adopt One

Purebred pets are available atanimal shelters.

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Kidder Township recommends that property owners landscape around the Grinder Pump to prevent damage from vehicles, snowplows and/or lawn maintenance. Also, power to the Grinder Pump must remain constant. Do NOT turn off the circuit breaker, even if closing the house for an extended period of time. If you are closing up a home for several weeks, the manufacturer recommends purging the lines by running 20 gallons of water through the system to insure that the lines and the pump will be filled with clean water.With the extreme temperatures over the past winter, we’ve experienced many more service line freeze-ups at residences than we have in years past. This has resulted in costly repairs and inconvenience for the township as well as residents.A tip . . . If purging a line as recommended above, and we’re experiencing unusually cold weather, pour a gallon or two of RV anti-freeze along with the 20 gallons of water into your line and pump for a trouble free winter next year.Also, with most Grinder Pumps outside of the 5 year warranty since installation, do not introduce into the system any of the following:Glass, metal, diapers & baby wipes, sanitary napkins & tampons, kitty litter, plastic ob-jects, strong chemicals, gasoline, lubricating oil & grease, flammable material, explosives, seafood shells, socks, rags, cloth, goldfish, stone.Please post our regulations in all rentals be-cause service calls due to homeowner or renter neglect are billed to the homeowner. Copies of our regulations are available in the township Office.

John P. FinnertyKidder Township Manager

Saint Thomas College set a record for quick field goals in a football game against Albright College. St. Thomas scored four field goals in only 16 seconds.

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FIRE COMPANIES OFFER LIFE SAVING

SERVICEIf you are a resident of Kidder Township, and have a person living in your home that, in some way is disabled, i.e., bed-ridden, on oxygen, Lou Gehrig’s disease, etc., you know the importance of being able to get that person out of the building in the event of a fire or other emergency.To help expedite this process, the Al-brightsville, Lake Harmony and Kidder Fire Companies are compiling a list of households where these individuals reside. This list will be given to the Carbon County Communications Center and stored in their computer.In the event, there is an emergency at your residence and 1st responders are dispatched, this information will be given to the emergency personnel at the time of dispatch (no names will be given), thus alerting them to take proper steps in plan-ning to remove the individual, if necessary.The fire companies believe that in the event of an emergency, this early warning can only be a positive thing.If interested in being enrolled in this pro-gram, simply call Fire Chief Ralph Lennon at 570 722-8248. Supply him with the information and he will enroll you in the program.Keep in mind, that even though you are en-rolled in this program, there is no guarantee that individuals will always be evacuated in time, in the event of an emergency, but it certainly lessens the risk of not being evacuated.

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by Chuck Fergus

NorthernCardinal,Grosbeaks, IndigoBunting and Dickcissel

Cardinals live in thickets, hedgerows, brushy fields,swamps, gardens and towns and cities. They need denseshrubs for nesting; these can range from multiflora rosetangles sprawling between woodlots and fields, to hedgesof privet and honeysuckle on shady streets. Hawthorns,lilac, gray dogwood and dense conifers also provide nest-ing cover. Mated pairs of cardinals use territories of threeto 10 acres. Cardinals eat caterpillars, grasshoppers,beetles, bugs, ants, flies and many other insects; fruits ofdogwood, mulberry and wild grape; and seeds of smart-weeds and sedges, grains scattered by harvesting equip-ment, and sunflower seeds at birdfeeders. Cardinals arenot particularly fearful of humans. One day a cardinallanded on a log about three feet from where I was. It fu-riously crushed a black beetle between its mandibles, dis-carded with a shake of its head the beetle’s wing sheathsand spiny legs, swallowed the beetle, defecated and flewoff: not just a flash of pretty color, I found myself think-ing, but a fearsome predator in its own right.

Cardinals begin calling in February and March, sig-naling the onset of the breeding season. Males and fe-males sing equally well. The song is a series of clearwhistled notes, whoit whoit whoit (like a kid learning towhistle) or wacheer wacheer. Cardinals often countersing:males on adjacent territories, or pairs within their ownterritory, alternately match songs. As a part of courtship,the male will pick up a bit of food (such as a sunflower

Cardinals, grosbeaks and indigo buntings are equippedwith stout, strong bills to crush seeds. In addition to seedsand fruit (important fall, winter and spring foods), thesebirds eat protein-rich insects in summer and feed themto their young. They are attracted to thick cover includ-ing forests, woods edges, brushland, swamps and orna-mental plantings in suburbs and cities. The dickcissel isa related species that breeds mainly in the Midwest butalso nests in grassy habitats in Pennsylvania.

Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) — Adultsare eight to nine inches long, slightly smaller than a robin.Both sexes have an orange-red bill and a prominent headcrest. The male’s plumage is an overall bright red; thefemale is yellowish brown with red tints on her wings,tail and crest. The cardinal is a common bird in the South-eastern United States. Before 1900, the species was rarein Pennsylvania, but over the last century cardinals havespread as far north as Maine and southern Canada. Theynow inhabit all of the Keystone State, except for areas ofunbroken forest on the Allegheny High Plateau. Cardi-nals also breed across the Midwest and in CentralAmerica from Mexico to Guatemala. They areyear-round residents throughout their range.

Northern Cardinal

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kernel at a feeder) in his billand sidle up to his mate; thetwo touch beaks as she acceptsthe morsel. It takes the femalethree to nine days to build thenest, a loose cup woven out of

twigs, vines, leaves, barkstrips and rootlets, linedwith fine grasses or hair.Nests, rarely higher than

six feet, are often placed inthe thickest, thorniest scrub on

the pair’s territory.The female lays two to five

eggs (commonly three or four),which are whitish and marked with

brown, lavender and gray. She doesmost of the incubating, and the male brings her food.Young hatch after about 12 days. Their parents feed themregurgitated insects at first, then whole insects. The youngfledge after 10 days; the male may continue to feed themfor a few days while the female builds another nest andbegins a second clutch. Cardinals can produce up to fourbroods per year. Nest predators include snakes, crows,blue jays, house wrens, squirrels, chipmunks and domes-tic cats. Brown-headed cowbirds often lay their eggs incardinal nests, and the cardinals rear the cowbird nest-lings. Cardinals compete with gray catbirds for food andnest sites; catbirds usually dominate in these interactionsand may force cardinals to the fringe of usable habitat.

In fall the pair bond weakens between male and fe-male. They stay together, however, and may join withother cardinals to form feeding groups that usually num-ber 6 to 20 birds. In winter, white-footed mice sometimesmove into old cardinal nests, stuff the cups with plantmatter, and set up housekeeping. Cardinals are preyedon by hawks and owls, as well as foxes and other groundpredators. The longevity record is 15 years.

Cardinal populations rose steadily in Pennsylvaniathrough the 20th century. Several factors mayhave helped Cardinalis cardinalis over-spread the state during that period:an increase in edge habitats causedby rural development; a periodof warm winters in the earlyl900s; a similar warming trendin recent years; and an in-crease in backyard feeding sta-tions dispensing high-energyseeds that help cardinals andother birds survive frigidweather.

Rose-breasted Grosbeak(Pheucticus ludovicianus) —Some outdoor enthusiasts be-lieve that no thrush can holda candle to the rich singing ofthe rose-breasted grosbeak,and that the latter is perhapsthe handsomest bird in thewoods. The male has a black

head, a massive ivory-colored bill (“grosbeak” means“big beak”), white patches on black wings that flash likesemaphore signals when the bird flies, and a triangularbright red patch on the white breast. (The patch variessomewhat in size and shape from one individual to thenext.) The female looks like a gargantuan brown spar-row. The song, given by both sexes, is robin-like butquicker, mellower, and full of life. Adults are about eightinches long.

Rose-breasted grosbeaks breed from Nova Scotia towestern Canada and south in the Appalachians to Geor-gia. The species is found statewide in Pennsylvania: scarcein the developed and agricultural southeast, abundantacross the northern tier. Grosbeaks favor second-growthdeciduous or mixed woods and can also be found in oldorchards, parklands and suburban plantings. They eatinsects (about half the diet in summer), seeds (easilycrushed by that formidable bill), tree buds and flowersand fruits.

Males arrive on the breeding grounds in April andMay, about a week ahead of the females. Males sing toproclaim a two- to three-acre breeding territory and mayattack other males who intrude. When courting a female,the male takes a low perch or lands on the ground, thendroops his wings and quivers them, spreads and lowershis tail, and slowly rotates his body from side to side whilesinging. Rose-breasted grosbeaks often nest in thicketsalong the edges of roads, streams or swamps. The nest,built mostly by the female, is loose, bulky and made al-most entirely of twigs. It is usually 10 to 15 feet abovethe ground in a small tree or shrub. Since both membersof the pair do much calling (a short, metallic chink isoften given) and singing in the vicinity, the nest is fairlyeasy to find.

The three to five eggs (typically four) are pale green-ish blue, blotched with browns and purples. Both par-ents share in incubating them, and the eggs hatch afterabout two weeks. Both parents feed the young, whichleave the nest 9 to 12 days after hatching. Should a fe-

male start a second brood,she may leave theyoung while they’restill in the nestlingphase; the male as-sumes care of the firstoffspring while thefemale starts buildinga second nest, oftenless than 30 feet awayfrom the first. Adultsmolt in August, andthe male’s new plum-age includes brownand black streaks onthe head, neck andback. In Septemberrose-breasted gros-

beaks start the migra-tory trek southward to

wintering grounds inCentral and South

America.

Rose-breastedGrosbeak

NorthernCardinal

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Blue Grosbeak (Guiraca caerulea) — Like the cardi-nal, this is a southern species that has expanded north-ward over the last century. In the 1980s blue grosbeakswere found nesting in southern Fulton, Lancaster andChester counties and along the border of Delaware andPhiladelphia counties near the Tinicum National Envi-ronmental Center. Males are a deep dusky blue; femalesare brown and sparrow-like. Blue grosbeaks inhabit openareas with scattered trees, fencerows, roadside thickets,reverting fields, brush and forest edges. They often feedon the ground and eat many insects, as well as the seedsof weeds, grasses and other plants. Breeding males singfrom treetops and utility wires. The female builds the nest,a compact open cup, three to 10 feet above the ground,in a shrub, tree or vine tangle. The usual brood is four.Cowbirds often parasitize this species. Blue grosbeakswinter mainly in Mexico and Central America.

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) — The indigo buntingbreeds throughout the East and in parts of the Midwest andSouthwest. The species is statewide and common in Pennsyl-vania. Adults are about five and a half inches long, slightlysmaller than a house sparrow. The male is bright blue, al-

though he may look almostblack in deep shade; thefemale is drab like asparrow. Indigo bun-tings find food on theground and in lowbushes. They eat

many insects, includ-ing beetles, caterpillars

and grasshoppers,supplemented with

grass and weedseeds, grainsand wild fruits.

Males mi-grate northin late Apriland May,with oldermales pre-c e d i n g

younger onesand returning to

their territories ofpast years. The two-to six-acre territoriesare in brushy fields,clearings in woods,

woods edges andalong roadsides and

powerline rights-of-way. Males make moth-like displayflights along territorial boundaries, flying slowly with theirwings fanned and tail and head held up, using rapid, shal-low wingbeats while sounding a bubbly song. They alsoperch and broadcast a more complicated territorial/court-ship song, a series of high, whistled notes described assweet-sweet-chew-chew-seer-seer-sweet. Females, by con-trast, are so shy and retiring that it’s often hard to deter-mine when they’ve arrived on the breeding range.

The male spends much time singing from prominentplaces, and little time helping with brood-rearing. Thefemale builds a neat cup-shaped nest out of leaves, driedgrasses, bark strips and other plant materials, one and ahalf to 10 feet up (usually no higher than three feet) in adense shrub or a low tree, often an aspen. She lays threeto four eggs, which are white or bluish white and un-marked. She incubates the clutch for 12 to 13 days, untilthe eggs hatch over a one- to two-day period. Some ob-servers report that the male helps feed nestlings, whileothers say that he does not or that he gives food to thefemale who then carries it to the nest. Sometimes a malewill have more than one mate nesting in his territory.Young indigo buntings leave the nest 10 to 12 days afterhatching. In some cases, males take over the feeding ofnewly fledged young while females start a second brood.Males keep singing well into August. Most pairs raise twobroods. Brown-headed cowbirds often parasitize the nests,and various predators — particularly the blue jay — eateggs and nestlings. Some researchers believe that only 30to 50 percent of indigo bunting nests are successful.

The adults molt in August. The male in his winter plum-age looks much like the female, but he still has blue streaksin his wings and tail. Buntings migrate south from lateAugust through October. Many individuals cross the Gulfof Mexico, reversing their spring passage. Indigo buntingswinter in loose flocks in southern Florida, CentralAmerica, and northern South America. The longevityrecord is 10 years.

Dickcissel (Spiza americana) — The dickcissel is a birdof the prairies and a common resident of the Midwest. Arare breeding species in Pennsylvania, it has recently beenfound nesting in Clarion, Westmoreland, Somerset,Fayette, Franklin and York counties, mainly on reclaimedstrip-mine sites, but also on cut hayfields, especially inyears when drought stunts the regrowth of grasses. Nestsare on or near the ground, hidden in dense grass, weeds ora shrub.

Dickcissel

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he Game Commission has completed lead re-mediation and safety upgrade projects at all public shooting ranges. However, routine maintenance at these ranges will require clos-ing them for several hours every month. This routine maintenance includes rebuilding target-line stations, cutting grass and other clean-up activities that vary depending on range use. Please contact the appropriate agency Region Office to check the daily status of the range(s) you wish to visit.

Shooters also should show consideration for others waiting for an open bench. It’s not un-common, especially leading up to the bear and deer seasons, to find an adult teaching a young-ster how to shoot, or to find someone having difficulty sighting-in a rifle. Show some pa-tience in such circumstances, and if it seems appropriate, offer some assistance.

Groups may reserve ranges from January 1 through October 1 by calling the region of-fice at least 20 days in advance. The range is closed to individuals when it is reserved, and signs may be posted at other times indicating a closed range.

More than $200,000 is spent annually on shoot-ing range maintenance. So providing this ser-vice is not cheap.

As of April 1, 2011, those who shoot firearms at one of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s State Game Lands public shooting ranges must possess and carry with them either an annual $30 range use permit or a current general hunt-ing or furtaker license. Individuals without a range use permit or hunting or furtaker license may be fined.

For your shooting enjoyment and to make you a better hunter, the Game Commission main-tains numerous public shooting ranges across the state.

Unless otherwise posted, these ranges are open year-round, from 8 a.m. until sunset, Monday through Saturday, and noon to sunset on Sun-days. And with stable benches, large backstops and well maintained grounds, they’re great places to sight-in your rifles, test ammunition and hone your shooting skills.

Especially prior to the bear and deer seasons and on weekends, these ranges can be busy places. Users should review and follow the posted regulations, and be considerate of oth-ers, too. Of course, all rules of safety need to be followed, and by all means wear proper eye and ear protection. Also, anyone under 16 must be accompanied by someone 18 or older.

Users should also practice good shooting eti-quette. The regulation, for example, that limits a shooter to having no more than three rounds in a rifle (six in a handgun) may not seem to make much sense.

What it does, though, is give shooters a chance to check their targets without having to wait for those who may want to shoot long strings. This same regulation prohibits people using firearms with large capacity magazines from monopoliz-ing time on the range, and also causing inordi-nate damage, particularly to backstops.

PA Game Commission Public Shooting Ranges

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CATHOLIC CHURCHSt. Peter’s is located on Lake Drive in Lake Har-mony. If you have any questions regarding the schedule, please contact the office at 722-2034. Mass Schedule:Saturday: 5:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00 AM Weekdays: Monday thru Friday - 8 AMConfessions: Saturday 4:00 to 4:30 PMEucharistic Adoration: Mon. after 8 AM Mass until 12 Noon, from Lent to Advent (holidays excluded)St. Peter the Fisherman Food Bank could use your help. If you want to contribute to this worthy cause, make check out to St. Peter the Fisherman Food Bank. Anything would be ap-preciated.

St. Peter the FishermanKnights of Columbus - Council #10772

Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month in the Parish Hall at 7:30 PM. Contact Grand Knight, Richard Klepper at 325-2625 or Dr. Mark Saxon at 722-2636. Visit the Knights at their web site at www.kofc10772.com.

St. Maximillian Kolbe ParishSt. Maximillian Kolbe Parish, located on Sul-livan Road in Pocono Pines, PA 18350, is the parish comprised of members of the former Our Lady of the Lake (Pocono Lake) and Christ the King (Blakeslee) churches. Tel. 570 646-6424 or http://www.stmaxkolbepoconos.org

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCHSt. Paul’s is located on Old Stage Road & SR 534, Albrightsville. Pastor Doug Holtz can be reached at 722-0964 or 243-1738. Sunday Schedule:Adult Bible Study and Sunday School: 9:00 AM Sunday Worship w/Communion @10:15 AMNursery is availableCheck our website @ www.stpaulsalbrightsville.org for up-to-date changes and additions.AA meets Sunday, 2 PM and Wednesday, 7 PM..

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

The Church is on Rt 940,1 mile east of Blakeslee. Sunday, Holy Communion, Worship at 8, 10:30 AM. Sunday School Classes (youth and children from age 3) - 10:30 AM.Call 646-0309 or e-mail faithlut@epix.net.

CALVARY CHAPEL of the POCONOSCalvary Chapel of the Poconos is located at 2591 Sr 903, in Albrightsville. Pastor is Bob Malafarina. Phone: 722-9792. Sunday Service at 10 AM; Wednesday, 7 PM.

Blakeslee United Methodist ChurchLocated just north of the traffic light at Blakeslee Corners on Rt# 115, Blakeslee, the Pastor is Rev. Joseph Healey. Church School is at 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:30 am. with nursery class for children. Choir rehearsal is every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m.; Fellowship dinners, the 3rd Wednesday of each month and Homecoming Service the 2nd Sunday in October. Telephone 570 646-7727.

Community Bible Church of Pocono LakeFor information, call 646-8995 or email at www.poconolakechurch.org

Grace-St. Paul’s United Methodist ChurchLocated at 40 Church Road, Jim Thorpe, the church holds Worship Service at 9 AM, Sunday, followed by Sunday School/Bible Study at 10:30 AM for children and adults.

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