Quiet January meeting for Kidder supervisors

by Seth Isenberg

Kidder Township’s board of supervisors made quick work of their agenda on January 24. Supervisors voted to accept bids on 54 tax claim properties, most in either Holiday Pocono or Golden Oaks.

Electronic recycling dates were set for April 22 and October 7. Rules and fees will be publicized.

Township solicitor Robert Yurchak reported that the ordinance violator for their Laurel Lane property is slated to appear before District Judge Joseph Homanko on February 10.

Supervisors approved a fireworks permit for Big Boulder Ski Area (Jan. 28), approved placing ads seeking a new engineering firm, and to seek tree trimmers for work this year. Last year no company replied to the tree trimming ad, even after three sets of ads placed.

Lake Harmony Fire Company chief Ralph Lennon reported bringing “a truck load of toys” and nearly $600 in cash for the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia just before

Chicken & Waffles at Salem UCC

Salem United Church of Christ, 330 First St. Weatherly, will hold a Chicken & Waffle Dinner on Saturday, February 25.

The event will be take-out only. Dinners can be picked up from 4 to 6 p.m.

The menu includes: chicken, waffles, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and dessert.

Advanced ticket sale ends

February 19. Tickets are $11 for adults, $5 for children 4-12 years old, and free for children 3 and younger. See consitory members for tickets or call Linda at (570) 401-3710.

Christmas. He also thanked Vail Resorts for their donation.

Bills of $134,942 were approved for payment. $54,624 was for taxes, pensions, insurances and similar; $28,589 pays for trash collection; $31,720 for various operating costs, fees, supplies, dues, office items, fuel for cars and trucks, propane, and winter roads maintenance; and $18,808 towards the fire companies, the vehicles fund, and the LH Rescue Squad.

Supervisors meet next on February 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building in Lake Harmony.

Coffee time for veterans

Carbon County Veteran Affairs will hold a Vietnam Veteran Coffee and Camaraderie Event at the American Legion Post 360 in Weatherly on February 14, from 9:30 until 11 a.m.

No strings attached, just veterans, coffee and conversation. Please R.S.V.P. by calling C.C.V.A. at 570-325-3986.