31, NO. 8
Lake News
September 2025
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Ruth Isenberg, Editor
Seth Isenberg, Ads / Distribution Publishers
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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 Thursday of each month at the township building, and unless otherwise noted, begin at 6:00 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
IT SAYS WELCOME! This fawn is ready to come in, and may bring momma and sibling along. “My wife has to stop feeding the deer apples!” wrote Bernie Ferris when he sent this photo.
If you have a picture of life at the Lake (or nearby) you’d like to submit, send it to lakenewslakeharmony@gmail.com with a little information about where and when you took it.
Entertainment Around Lake Harmony
At Shenanigans
Events at shenaniganslh.com
Karaoke, DJs and Dancing in Boomers Night Club Fri. & Sat. 9 p.m. -1 a.m.
November 1 Halloween Bash with The Buzz, 8-12
At Nick’s Lake House
October 24 Kids’ Halloween Party, 6:30-8:30
At Boulder View Tavern
(All 6-9 p.m. except as noted)
September 18 —Regina Sayles
September 19 Ashley Marquez
September 20 Timmy Fitz & Mark Nourick
September 25 Erin McClelland
September 26 Brian Roder
September 27 Luke Hoffman www.boulderviewtavern.com/events
At The Pub @ the hub
Music Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.
September 19 John Simoson
September 20 Hannah Noel
September 26 Dina Hall
September 27 Tim Fitzpatrick
October 3 Justin Skylar
October 4 Hannah Noel
October 10 Nina Peterson
October 11 Solkatana
October 17 Andrew Moses
October 18 John Rodden
October 24 Brian Smith
October 25 Ashley Marquez
October 31 Zac Lawless
November 1 Friends of Rodger
At Holy Ghost Distillery & Tasting House on Route 940 Tours, tasting experiences, Firepit Fridays. Registration required for some events. More info, www.holyghostdistillery.com
At Mauch Chunk Opera House mcohjt.com
September 19 The Outcrops with Debra Devi
September 20 Willy Porter
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Seven Ain’t Nine
by Mark Peterson
Have you ever wondered why September, October, November, and December bear names that mean “seven,” “eight,” “nine,” and “ten,” yet sit as the ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth months of the year? To find an answer we must go deep into the history of the Roman calendar.
The earliest Roman calendar, attributed to Romulus, Rome’s legendary first king, divided the year into just ten months, beginning in March (Martius, after Mars, the god of war) and ending in December. This arrangement made sense in a society whose rhythms revolved around farming and war. Spring marked the time to plant crops and march to battle, while the arrival of winter brought both activities to a halt. The long, cold period after December was left uncounted, with no months assigned at all. Time during this “dead season” was simply passed over until March returned.
That is why the last four months of the old calendar—September (the seventh month), October (eighth), November (ninth), and December (tenth)—still bear numerical names, even though today they appear as months nine through twelve.
Fall Decorations • Garden Ornaments
Artisan Breads Fridays; Produce; Fresh Baked Goods Daily; Fresh Baked Baguettes Wednesday and Sunday; Locally Butchered Meat; Charcuterie; Alaskan-Caught Seafood; Local Dairy; Italian Pastas from Tallutos; Many More Locally-Sourced Food Items; Fresh Brewed Coffee and Herbal Teas served daily.
The gap was eventually filled by Rome’s second king, Numa Pompilius, who added January and February to cover the once-monthless stretch of
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winter. Later, under Julius Caesar’s reforms in 46 BCE, the Julian calendar established the twelvemonth year we know today, aligning it more closely with the solar cycle.
As for the way we measure days and hours, those divisions come from even older traditions. The Babylonians favored base-60 mathematics, which is easily divisible by many factors (2, 3, 4, 5, and so on). This influenced the division of time into 60 minutes per hour and 60 seconds per minute. The Egyptians contributed the practice of dividing the day into 24 hours, based on their use of a 12hour day and 12-hour night system, marked by the movement of the sun and stars.
Put together, these ancient systems explain why we still live by a calendar where September is “seven” but comes ninth, where a day lasts 24 hours, and where each hour ticks away in 60-minute segments. They are reminders of the practical needs and mathematical choices of civilizations thousands of years ago—echoes of farmers, warriors, and astronomers who shaped how we mark the passage of time today.
As for the present, the time is now to visit Peterson’s Ski and Cycle. Located in Blakeslee for over 30 years, Peterson’s is the place to go for your cycling and skiing needs. This time of year is awesome for riding a mountain bike through the woods or getting your skiing equipment ready for winter. PSC has the bikes, skis and gear that you need. You will also find Pocono Mountains souvenirs, blankets, hoodies, T-shirts, toys and more. Stop in and say hello or visit us online at www.petersonsskiandcycle.com We hope to “ski” you soon!
Fall Foliage Map returns for 2025 Season
Track where and when peak foliage will arrive in Poconos
Crisp, autumn air has kicked off one of the year’s best shows in the Poconos: fall foliage season. Fall may officially start later in September but the leaves have started their transition to vibrant colors for what is inevitably a limited engagement. The best way to see the fall leaves is to plan ahead with the fall foliage forecast updated every Thursday through the end of October plus the easy-to-read forecast map that breaks things down by northern, central and southern regions. Find it at www.poconomountains.com/ plan-your-vacation/seasons/fall/fall-foliageforecast/
Recognized for several years as one of the best spots to view the colorful leaves, the Poconos offers visitors and residents an unparalleled experience of the season’s brilliance.
Right now, the northernmost color zone, encompassing northern Wayne and Pike counties, peak color is projected for October 7. In the central color zone, covering southern Wayne, Pike, and northern Monroe counties, peak color is anticipated between October 17 and 21. The southern color zone, which includes southern
Monroe and Carbon counties, is beginning to show color changes in Black Birch, Black Gum, and Winged Sumac trees. Peak color is expected during the week of October 22.
“The beauty of fall is always something to behold from a scenic train ride, a gorgeous vantage point on a trail or with friends and family at a harvest festival in one of our small towns,” said Chris Barrett, President/CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau.
In addition to the fall foliage forecast map, visitors can browse special fall offers for overnight stays and view the foliage in real-time through live cameras. The PMVB also encourages midweek adventures in the Poconos for better deals and smaller crowds.
The forecast is subject to change and is dependent on the weather. Watch Pocono Television Network for insider tips on how you can enjoy the fall foliage season.
PMVB becomes 14th member of lead agency for sports tourism in Pennsylvania
The Poconos is a premiere destination for outdoor recreation with many miles of trails, rivers and lakes as well as well-known sports camps. The region is home to Pocono Raceway and NASCAR’s “Tricky Triangle,” which sees massive crowds each summer for the races, as well as six ski resorts that offer all levels of terrain for boarders and skiers every winter. Convention spaces here in the mountains have become popular for team sports and competitions with venues like Kalahari Resorts & Conventions providing great amenities for large groups.
“For generations, the Poconos has been a destination for families looking for adventure and four full seasons” said Chris Barrett, President/ CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. “We have seen everything from triathlons to the annual NASCAR race weekend at Pocono Raceway. Our winter downhill sports make for exciting competitive events as well as recreational thrills. We’re excited to be a part of PA Sports which helps boost the industry across the Commonwealth.”
“PA Sports is thrilled to welcome the Pocono
Mountains Visitors Bureau as our newest member,” said Danielle Vincenti, chair of PA Sports and Director of Business Development for the Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Events Authority. “The Pocono Mountains region is already a wellknown travel destination, and their wide range of sports venues and outdoor experiences will greatly enhance the impact of sports tourism across the Commonwealth. We look forward to collaborating with our new partners to leverage their strengths and continue growing Pennsylvania’s vibrant sports tourism industry.”
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau joins Experience Butler County PA, Chester County Tourism, Discover Lehigh Valley, Erie Sports Commission, Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance, Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Events Authority, PHL Sports, Sport York, SportsPITTSBURGH, Valley Forge Sports, Events & Tourism Authority, Visit Delco, Visit Johnstown and VM Sports as members of PA Sports.
Learn more about PA Sports and its members at sportsinpa.com.
Pennsylvania OKs Sunday hunting in season
Editor’s Note: Lake Harmony is surrounded by State Gamelands, and close by Hickory Run and Lehigh Gorge State Parks. In the past, people often took the opportunity to hike those areas on Sundays during hunting season, so it’s important to be aware of these new rules. Even during hunting season, in state parks Sunday hunting is only three dates November 16, 23 and 30, and there are areas of Hickory Run State Park where hunting is not allowed.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced that beginning September 14, and through the second Sunday in firearms deer season December 7, all Sundays that fall within established hunting seasons will be included as part of those seasons and open to hunting.
Migratory game bird seasons are the lone exception. No Sundays will be added to the 202526 migratory game bird seasons because those seasons are set through federal frameworks and adding any Sundays at this time would result in a loss of hunting days in 2025-26.
For other species with open seasons, the Sundays authorized for hunting in 2025 are: Sept. 14, Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 23, Nov. 30, and Dec. 7.
Please note the firearms deer season still will
end on Saturday, Dec. 13. Many established hunting seasons will continue to close as scheduled on a Saturday. Sundays must fall between the established opening and closing days of a season to be open to hunting.
In addition to these new Sunday hunting dates, the previously approved Sundays for foxes, coyotes and crows remain in place for the 2025-26 seasons.
The Sundays to be added to the 2025-26 seasons follow the passage of House Bill 1431, which was signed into law July 9 as Act 36 of 2025. The new law, which takes effect Sept. 7, repeals Pennsylvania’s longstanding prohibition on Sunday hunting, allowing the Game Commission to fully regulate Sunday hunting.
After thoroughly discussing and deliberating additional Sunday hunting opportunities for the 2025-26 license year, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution directing Game Commission Executive Director Steve Smith to add the new Sunday hunting days by executive order, as authorized by regulation. The order took effect Sept. 7, when the new law is in place. While the Board unanimously supported the list of Sundays to be implemented,
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Commissioners noted that an executive order was necessary. Adjusting seasons through Board action would have required affirmative votes at two consecutive meetings and could not have taken effect until sometime in November after the majority of fall hunting seasons had already occurred.
For each new Sunday to be implemented, the Board considered potential impacts on game species, and Game Commission staff assured Commissioners no negative impacts would be expected from opening the approved Sundays within seasons. Allowing expanded Sunday hunting only through the firearms deer season will help to ensure the new opportunities align with wildlife-management goals, as well.
When the Board begins the process of setting the 2026-27 hunting seasons in January, with the benefit of including Sundays when establishing seasons instead of adding Sundays to alreadyestablished seasons, the slate of opportunities might look different.
In the inaugural year of the repealed Sunday hunting ban, however, the Game Commission
is pleased to offer continuous Sunday hunting opportunity for more than three months, at the peak time for hunting participation, Executive Director Smith said.
“Hunters have sought expanded Sunday hunting for decades, but state law limited the opportunities we could provide,” Smith said. “Now, with the action taken by the General Assembly and the Governor, those restrictions finally have been lifted and the Game Commission is prepared to offer additional Sunday hunting opportunities throughout the fall hunting seasons. We’ve carefully reviewed these expanded season dates and are confident they will not jeopardize our healthy and abundant wildlife populations. We will closely monitor the impact of these additions to help inform future season dates.
“We’re proud to offer 13 Sundays of hunting this season,” Smith said. “These aren’t just extra days in the field, they’re a reflection of our commitment to removing barriers, making hunting more accessible, and ensuring that Pennsylvania’s rich hunting heritage is passed on to the next generation. Today marks a major step forward for our hunters and for conservation across the Commonwealth.”
Halloween Happenings at Lake Harmony
The decoarations are appearing in front years, and scent of pumpkin spice is in the air. It must be time for Halloween Happenings. Because this year Halloween actually falls on a Friday, some activities are the weekend before, and some extend into November.
Trick or Treat
The annual Trick or Treat at the lake will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. Kim Gianopolis is organizing it again this year; she started it when her daughter was young, and it’s still going strong.
People who want to host trick-or-treaters that day must sign up. There will be a maximum of 24 stops, Gianopolis said, because more than that becomes unmanagable. Deadline is Tuesday, October 21, but she suggested not waiting, as the first 24 will be it.
Children must also be signed up by October 21, so that hosting stops can make sure they have enough treats on hand. Gianopolis creates the route, testing it out to make sure it can be
completed in the four-hour window, and makes a map that will be handed out to all registered participants.
Call 570- 510-1335 or email kimg@kiddertax. com to register as a host or a participant.
Kids’ Party
Nick’s Lake House will hold its annual kid’s Halloween costume party on Friday, October 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In addition to the costume contest (with prizes), there will be games and pumpkins, and a kid-themed buffet.
Adults’ Party
Shenanigans will be the scene of another costume party on Saturday, November 1, this one much more adult-themed. The Buzz will be playing from 8 p.m. to Midnight, and the prizes here will be cash.
Entertainment Around Lake Harmony
At Mauch Chunk Opera House mcohjt.com
September 26 Broken Arrow: Music of Neil Young
September 27 Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience
October 2 Ana Popovic
October 3 The Gathering Gloom
October 4 Soulshine
October 5 Ariel Posen
October 10 Splintered Sunlight
October 11 Classic Stones Live
October 12 The Badlees
October 17 Mamma Mania; NYC’s Premier AbbA Tribute
October 18 Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago
October 24 GA-20 and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
October 25 The Grand Slambovian Halloween Ball
October 31 Dancin’ Machine
November 1 Back in Black: The AC/DC Experience
November 2 Jim Thorpe ParaCon 2025
At Pennspeak.com
September 16 Gold Dust Woman: The Ultimate Stevie Nicks Show
September 17 The Country Jamboree
September 19 Mark Chestnutt
September 20 The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert
September 21 Summer Deck Party: James Supra Trio
September 23 Piano Man Meets Rocket Man: Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John
Septeber 24 Lights Out: The Music of Frankie Valli
September 26 The Ledbetters & Superunknown: Tributes to Pearl Jam & Chris Cornell
September 27 Mountain Beer & Wine Festival
September 28 Summer Deck Party: McGeehan Duo
September 30 Zachary Stevenson: The Buddy Holly Tribute
October 1 Yesterday Once More: A Tribute to The Carpenters
October 3 Floyd Nation: Wish We Were There Tour
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Cupcakes & Cobwebs
Blakeslee Rotary is hosting Cupcakes & Cobwebs, a Halloween-themed cupcake decorating session, at Chat-n-Chew Cafe on both October 24 and 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Groups of four (a family, or friends) get a half-dozen cupcakes and everything they need to turn them into gorgeously ghoulish treats, with instruction from Angela’s Sweet Treats. The cost is $65, with proceeds going toward support of Rotary’s many community service projects.
Artwork
You can start getting your Halloween home decor together at Nick’s Lake House on Wednesday, September 24, with a Paint Nights by Not Your Grandma’s Paint & Sip. From 6:308:30, create a very friendly ghost painting. The $35 cash admission includes one free drink. Reserve by September 19 by text Cyndi at 570-956-0756 or email cyndipantages@gmail.com.
Entertainment Around Lake Harmony
At Pennspeak.com
October 4
Geoff Tate’s Operation Mindcrime: The Final Chapter
October 5
October 10
Deck Party: Honey and Nuts Trio
The Doo Wop Project
October 11
The Four Horsemen: A Celebration of Metallica
October 12
October 14
YES: The Fragile 2025 Tour
The Linda Rondstadt Experience
October 15 Daybreak: The Music and Passion of Barry Manilow
October 19 Deck Party: M80 Trio
October 21
The Olivia Show: Honoring the Musical Legacy of Olivia Newton John
October 22
The Everly Brothers Experience featuring the Zmed Brothers
October 24 Tommy James and the Shondelles
October 25 HUGO: The Ultimate Journey Tribute
October 26 Deck Party: Bandana Brothers
October 28 Barbara and Frank: The Concert that Never Was–a Sensational Tribute to Sinatra & Streisand
October 29 Alan Jackson Tribute by Doug Brewin
November 1 FireHouse with special guest: George Lynch and The Mob
At Mount Airy Casino Resort mountairycasino.com
September 20
We May Be Right: A Billy Joel Tribute
October 11 Kim Russo: The Happy Medium
At F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre kirbycenter.org
September 16 Celtic Thunder
September 20 Dusty Slay
September 22 Steve Winwood
September 24 World Ballet Company: Cinderella
September 27 NEPA Philharmonic: Defying Gravity–Bewitching Broadway
October 2 The Vampire Circust
October 3 Michael W. Smith
October 4 Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame Induction
October 9 Rob Schneider
October 10 Reprise: Recreating Iconic Phish Shows
October 12 The Fab Four
October 14 An Evening with Amy Grant
October 16 Ben Folds
October 22 Gabby’s Dollhouse Live
October 29 Chicago
October 30 Swan Lake: by International Ballet Stars
Saying goodbye to the Bear Creek Inne
Lake residents were saddened when they read about the closure of the Bear Creek Inne. The Sunday, August 31 edition of the Times-Leader included a story written by Mike McGinley that told not only some of the history of the place, but also personal memories about the establishment.
Established in 1939 on Route 115 in Bear Creek Township, not that far from Lake Harmony, the elegant white building set up on the hill was a favorite spot for lots of Lake residents who enjoyed its hospitality over the years.
The history of the Inne can be found on their webpage, which is still up and running. Dick and Gertrude Hapsacker were the original owners when it was established in late 1939. They had run a speakeasy for a few years in a nearby building that would eventually become the site of Saint Elizabeth, a church across the road. In the early years it was run as an eatery and pub.
The Inne had a number of subsequent owners over its first 10 years, including Virginia Rohr, Jack Morton, Nick Perugino and Tom Kehoe. PA Senator Pat Toole and his wife Kitty bought the Inne in 1949, living there while operating the restaurant and raising their three children. In 1961 Ed Barney, a coal magnate from nearby Plymouth purchased the Inne, but he died unexpectedly inside of a year. Nick Perugino re-purchased the Inne and continued to run it until 1973, alternately as an Italian restaurant, then Chinese, and again with Italian cuisine.
In 1973, Bob and Larraine Eddowes bought the property. They lived there, raising four children and making the Bear Creek Inne a popular destination. Their policy to provide generous portions of delicious food and drink at reasonable prices proved key to their success. Two private party rooms hosted weddings, anniversaries, and other gatherings over the years.
Since Bob’s death in 2005, Larraine continued to operate the Bear Creek Inne with help from her family.
The closing announcement took some people by surprise. A statement from Larraine on the Inne’s Facebook page reads:
After 51 wonderful years at the Bear Creek Inne, it’s time to say goodbye. I’m officially retiring and will be closing the doors. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, loyalty, friendship, and the memories over the decades.
I’d also like to give a special heartfelt thank you to my incredible staff past and present for their dedication, hard work, and the many memories we shared. I couldn’t have done it without you. it’s been an incredible journey.
There are hundreds of comments replying to this post. Some just say thank you, enjoy your retirement. Others share specific memories. One commentator said, “It was where we went for delicious food, laughter, and the feeling of being home.”
Inclusive playground at Pocono Raceway makes fun and play possible for all
The Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Inclusive Playground is designed for children of all ages and abilities to learn, grow and play together. The nearly 5,000 square foot playground is recognized as a National Demonstration Site, making it one of the top 100 inclusive playgrounds in the country.
Opened in 2018, the playground was the first inclusive playground to be located in the infield of a motorsports facility in North America. In 2023, Lehigh Valley obtained the naming rights for the facility.
The playground has several key inclusive elements including a rocker designed for wheelchair access and seating for the caregiver that provides upper-body strength conditioning for the children, who use a hand peddler to move the platform back and forth. The playground
allows for children in wheelchairs to play alongside those who do not require one The playground is an amenity available to all camping guests during all major events weekends. The Playground is also open to local residents and track visitors to use throughout from late April (weather permitting) through mid-to-late October, free of charge, during normal business hours.
Regular Playground Hours:
Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hours are subject to change without notice, so the Raceway asks people to call 570-643-7118 to make sure the playground is open. The playground may be open additional hours during the summer. In addition, in some rare instances that there is a private event at the Raceway the playground may be closed without prior notice. Please call ahead of time or check with the Gate 1 attendant.
COBWEBS CUPCAKES
Location: Chat-n-Chew Café, 248 Rt 940, Blakeslee, PA 18610 Cost: $65 per person Includes 6 cupcakes to decorate and take home
Cycling on the D&L Trail
from TrailLink.com
Editor’s Note: The more local segments of the trail are described at the end of the article, but we’ve included the full description, as many people make it a project to explore the trail end-to-end.
The D&L Trail runs for more than 140 miles through Eastern Pennsylvania, from just north of Philadelphia to Mountain Top in the Poconos Region. It follows historical canal and railroad routes at the core of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, where natural resources and human ingenuity combined to power the nation’s Industrial Revolution.
Delaware
Canal State Park Segment: 58 miles
The southern section of the D&L Trail from Bristol to Easton passes through the linear Delaware Canal State Park for nearly 60 miles. This is the longest section of trail, with only minor interruptions. The crushed-gravel surface follows
the towpath that dates to the early 1800s, when Bristol was chosen as the terminus of the canal that carried huge shipments of anthracite coal to drive regional industries.
Travelers through here will find canal locks, aqueducts, and other historical structures and homes. Between Bristol and Morrisville, the trail passes near Levittown, an early example of the modern American suburb. Dining and lodging are available in many towns along this route. The tree-lined waterway supports bald eagles, herons, and ospreys, as well as smaller bird species and other wildlife. Walleye, bass, and shad thrive in the Delaware River.
Technically, the starting point for the trail begins at Bristol Lions Park (100 Basin Park, Bristol, Pennsylvania); however, a gap currently exists between the park and the trailhead at Jefferson Avenue (near Prospect Street), making the Jefferson Avenue trailhead an excellent starting point.
Along the D&L Trail, Washington Crossing Historic Park, a major attraction, lies 8 miles up from Morrisville. It marks the spot where General
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George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776 for a successful surprise attack on British forces.
As the trail arrives in New Hope, cross PA 32/ River Road/Main Street, and take a sidewalk for about 300 feet to a short flight of steps back up to the canal path. The trail goes through downtown, which features dining and specialty shops. A popular stop here for exploring local history is the Locktender’s House (which serves as an interpretive center) and Lock 11.
From downtown New Hope, the trail follows the canal 35 miles to Easton, where it turns to head up the Lehigh River from its confluence with the Delaware.
Lower Lehigh River Segment: 16.7 miles
This section of the D&L Trail follows the path of the Lehigh Canal from Easton to Bethlehem and Allentown, the most populated section of the trail. Barges primarily hauled coal and iron from mines and foundries upriver beginning as early as 1818.
The pathway is paved at the beginning of this stretch but later is surfaced with crushed stone. Just before crossing the Lehigh River on the Hill Road bridge 2.3 miles past Easton, history buffs might enjoy continuing straight to Hugh Moore Park, home of the National Canal Museum, where visitors can ride a mule-drawn canalboat.
About 6 miles farther down the trail from the bridge, trail users can find the Freemansburg Canal Education Center, located in a restored
mule barn from 1829. The historical site features a canal lock, lock tender’s house, and the ruins of a gristmill. Passing through neighboring Bethlehem, trail users have a clear view of the towering Bethlehem Steel chimneys across the river. Once a major steelmaker, the site is now home to an entertainment and cultural events venue named SteelStacks. This section of trail ends at Canal Park in Allentown.
Following the bend in the river north begins an 8-mile gap in the trail, where most of the route, except for a 0.5-mile path through Allentown’s Overlook Park, is on shared roads.
Middle Lehigh River Segment: 31.7 miles
An unimproved, but open, 1.4-mile section of the D&L Trail runs along the east side of the Lehigh River in Catasauqua and North Catasauqua. The path resumes at the intersection of Canal Street and West 10th Street in Northampton.
From the Northampton trailhead, the D&L Trail is paved for 1.3 miles through Canal Street Park and crosses the Lehigh River on the PA 329/West 21st Street bridge (bicyclists are encouraged to walk). On the west riverbank, the crushed-stone pathway which follows the former railbed of the Lehigh Valley Railroad travels upstream around a few bends through lush forests and towering cliffs with breathtaking views of the river. In 11 miles the trail reaches Slatington, where trail users will find the Slate Heritage Trail junction; both are named for the abundant slate deposits mined here.
Across the Lehigh River via the PA 873/Main Street Bridge is the 3.9-mile Walnutport Canal Spur that passes through Walnutport, where old
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locks, a lock tender’s house and museum, and ruins of an aqueduct are visible.
Northampton
to North Catasauqua Segment: 1.5 miles
Running through the North Catasauqua and Northampton boroughs, this paved section of offroad trail features a new pedestrian bridge over a historic lock gate, a “living wall” that will support and protect the trail with green infrastructure, and gentle grading to make the trail accessible for all. Completing the D&L Trail in Northampton County, this trail is a momentous step towards finishing the 14 miles of loop trail known as the D&L Trail’s Lehigh Valley Gap. This new 1.5-mile trail section connects North Catasauqua with the existing 55+ miles of D&L Trail that runs north to White Haven.
Lehigh
Gap and Lehigh Gorge State Park Segment: 24.3 miles
Staying on the main D&L Trail for 2 miles after the Main Street Bridge, the trail here enters
the narrow Lehigh Gap. The Lehigh River and a highway also squeeze through the Kittatinny Ridge water gap, and the Appalachian Trail crosses the river here too. The trail also passes the Lehigh Gap Nature Center, which sits on a 750-acre toxic cleanup site left behind by a zinc processing company. This area represents an environmental success story, as it has been revegetated and returned as a habitat for native birds and wildlife.
From the nature center, it’s another 7 miles to Weissport. Note the 1-mile-long section of shared roadway on Riverview Road between East Penn Township and PA 895. Lehighton to Weissport has another 1-mile on-road segment that heads north on Lehigh Drive and then east across the river at Bridge Street to a section of trail heading 1.7 miles south to Parryville or 3 miles north toward the borough of Jim Thorpe. Just before crossing the river, trail users can also head 0.5 mile north to Lehighton on a spur that provides access to the downtown area, where there is a variety of restaurants.
On the east side of the river, the route from Weissport ends just before Jim Thorpe, but local shuttle services serve those passing through. Jim Thorpe, formerly named Mauch Chunk, is the burial site of the legendary Olympic athlete. It’s also home to an 1888 train station that’s the base of operations for the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway.
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The trail picks up again in Jim Thorpe on the west side of the river, just south of the North Street bridge. Dramatic river gorge views greet D&L Trail users as they cross the Nesquehoning Trestle and continue the next 25 miles on crushed stone through Lehigh Gorge State Park and state hunting grounds. (There are no services for 22 miles on this stretch, so stock up in Jim Thorpe). Trail users will likely see kayakers and rafters in the river and scattered waterfalls in the steep rock face.
The next borough is White Haven, a former transportation hub during the coal-mining era and a good place to find food or lodging. Snowmobiling is allowed on the segment between Penn Haven and White Haven. At White Haven, a 0.3-mile section shares the road with Main Street and travels by restaurants, stores, and a bike rental kiosk.
Black Diamond Segment: 11.5 miles
The on-road segment in White Haven leads to the next section of the D&L, known as the Black Diamond Trail due to the region’s coal mining heritage. The trail climbs a slope for the next 10 miles, parting company with the Lehigh River along the way, to the Black Diamond Trailhead on Woodlawn Avenue south of Glen Summit. Most riders end (or start) their long-distance rides at the Black Diamond Trailhead, as this is the current end of the main section of trail.
There’s about a 4-mile gap from this trailhead north to the isolated 1.2-mile last section of the D&L Trail in Mountain Top. Studies are underway to find the best route through the mostly forested landscape. If trail users desire to continue to Mountain Top, they may consider a shuttle, as PA 437 has narrow shoulders.
The trail’s eventual destination is the river commons of the Susquehanna River in WilkesBarre. The Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is working with multiple partners to complete this trail.
Connections
In Walnutport, the D&L Trail connects to the Slate Heritage Trail.
In Coplay, it connects to the Ironton RailTrail and in Northampton, it intersects with the Nor-Bath Trail.
In Easton, it intersects with the Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail).
The Delaware and Raritan Canal Path parallels the D&L Trail on the other side of the Delaware River for a majority of its length.
The D&L Trail is a part of 3 trail networks, the Circuit Trails, encompassing Greater Philadelphia; the LINK, connecting Bethlehem, Easton, and Allentown; and the East Coast Greenway which stretches from Maine to Florida.
Parking and Trail Access
The D&L Trail runs between Lehigh St at Woodlawn Ave (Mountain Top) and 603 Jefferson Ave. (Bristol), with parking available at both endpoints.
Parking is also available at:
501 Main St (White Haven)
Canal Street Park, 1400 Canal St (Northampton)
39 New St (New Hope)
Obituary
Mari Brewer Gruber, The Butterfly Lady
Mari Brewer Gruber, beloved sister, aunt, mother, friend, and The Butterfly Lady, died on August 25, 2025.
Mari was born and raised in Northern Virginia. Her father, Benjamin Franklin Brewer, instilled in her a love for working with her hands, fixing and creating, as well as the symbiosis between people and the earth. Her elegant mother, Dorothy Roth Brewer, filled the house with music and showed Mari how to be a true teacher.
She is the youngest of five: her three lovely sisters, Barbara Barry (CT), Joanne Winn (VA), and Martha Lawson (WA), and her late brother, Serious Israel, who was her own personal hero. She adored her nieces and nephews, and relished the role of fun Aunt and confidant, especially to her niece Kristin Smith (WA), who was one of her best friends.
In 1968, Mari left home to attend the Maryland Institute of Fine Art. Her twenties were filled with stories from all over. She often told of hitchhiking through Europe and living with eccentrics in Baltimore. She worked as an artist, and also as a psychiatric nurse, a challenging job that taught her perseverance and compassion.
In her thirties she took on her next role, as mother to two: Cyben Robert Gruber of Jim Thorpe and Cassidy Blue Gruber of Pittsburgh. She moved them to Jim Thorpe in 1988 to be closer to her sister Martha and niece Kristin. There she began fixing up her big house on South Street, as well as continuing to work full time as an artist. Her business, Dreamscapes Pottery, was a fantastical collection of “disfunctional” pottery filled with mermaids and seascapes. Because she worked from home, the house became a hub of
activity, roiling with her children and their friends, as well as a number of pets, including beloved dog Frankie and a pair of Australian Sugar Gliders.
She was a friend to every artist she met, and her house is full of beautiful artwork that she often traded for her own pieces.Visitors described the experience as going to a museum; each room was a dedication to color, to art, to beauty.
In the early 2000’s, Mari started to work on what would become the true love of her life, Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary. Through determination and magic, she transformed a family building on Route 903 into a space like no other. Her mission was to bring wonder to every person, especially those who are often forgotten. Not only did she build a “Flutteratium” for people to experience butterflies for themselves, she also traveled to schools, libraries, and community centers to teach anyone interested about the wonders of the natural world.
Mari was lucky enough to have a brilliant staff, and the people who worked for her became her close family. It was during this time that she burst out of her chrysalis to become her favorite form: The Butterfly Lady. Butterflies were her own Dreamscapes, brought to life.
Mari’s philosophy in life was about the power of the universe. She trusted that if you asked, you would be provided for. In that same spirit, she took every opportunity to give that she could. Being generous was the most natural thing for her. Her deity was mother earth, her prayer was creation and color. She was a proud hippy who always advocated for peace and compassion. She believed most in fairness, in science, in the interconnectedness of all things. She loved bringing new life to old things, restoring antiques and furniture. She was righteous, loyal, sensitive, and clever. Every challenge was an opportunity
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to try something new. Every blank surface was an opportunity for new life. Her brain worked in beautiful and strange ways. Often the paths she followed were unclear to her family and friends, but she always had a true sense of the destination, and when she arrived the world would burst into color at her touch.
Mari was diagnosed with brain cancer in early June, and it grew quickly and aggressively in a few short weeks. She spent her last days surrounded by
her family, celebrating her 75th birthday. The week was full of love, humor, tears, and song. Never one to be inconsiderate, Mari died quickly and painlessly on a Monday afternoon.
Mari has now emerged into a new form once more. She leaves behind a heartbroken but grateful family, an inspired community, and a lasting legacy as The Butterfly Lady. Her life was a beautiful creation all her own, and we are all the better for it.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her name to Monarch Watch (www. monarchwatch.org) or another nonprofit dedicated to nature or conservation.
Kidder Township Supervisors
Anthracite Waste chosen over Casella
by Ruth Isenberg
Bids for garbage collection were awarded during the August 28 Kidder Township Board of Supervisors meeting. Three bids were received for the contract, which will not start until March. Casella Waste was the apparent low bidder, at $1,849,801 for three years, and $3,206,710 for five years. Anthracite Waste Services bid $2,158,200 for three years, and $3,663,000 for five years. J.P. Mascaro bid $2,226,708 for three years, and $3,929,160 for five years. All bids included bulk pickup.
Prior to the vote, during audience participation, Josh Kreitzer of Anthracite Waste spoke, noting that the supervisors were able to vote for the lowest responsible bidder. “We are responsible,” he said of Anthracite, noting it is a newer company.
There was no discussion when the vote on the contract took place, but all five supervisors voted in favor of awarding the five year contract to Anthracite Waste Services, which is headquartered in Frackville.
In other business, supervisors appointed Nicholas Fiorito, shown at left, as Code Enforcement Officer. They voted to advertise three ordinances, relating to solid waste, quality of life, and fireworks. They also voted to re-advertise for the snow/ice contract, as no bids were received the first time.
Supervisor Bruce Berger voted no.
Conditional approval was granted for the Wayne Schmoyer lot improvement subdivision.
An agreement with Lake Harmony Rescue Squad for the purchase of their new ambulance was ratified, with supervisor Noel Torres abstaining.
An agreement with Cabon County for new digital radio equipment for police vehicles was ratified. The county is switching to digital radios, and is supplying some. A request by the police department to purchase four additional portable digital radios for $27,103.64 was also approved. Police chief Matt Kuzma noted that fines generated by the department’s truck unit would pay for the radios.
Kidder Township is supporting applications for both a Monroe County and a state LSA grant for improvements to Camp Moseywood.
A budget workshop meeting was scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on September 16.
Dates for the November and December supervisors meetings were changed because of conflicts with Thanksgiving and Christmas. Both will be held a week earlier than usual, November 20 and December 18.
Solicitor Robert Yurchak thanked Beth Hurley for her presentation during the audience participation segment of the meeting about the need for a data center ordinance, and said one was in the works.
He also provided information about a new loan program from PennVest for homeowners to help with sewer and septic improvement expenses. The loans of up to $25,000 are currently at a 1.75% interest rate for up to 20 years. Manager Suzanne Brooks said the information would be posted on the township website.
The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 25.
Post Office Notes
by Christine A. Gilliar-Feller
Have a favorite stamp?
You can vote to bring it back
USPS employees may participate in the Stamp Encore contest, which is part of the Postal Service’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
The Postal Service is introducing Stamp Encore, a contest that lets the public vote to bring back a favorite stamp from the past for reprinting in 2026.
USPS employees may participate in the contest, which is part of the Postal Service’s 250th anniversary celebration.
The contest will run from Wednesday, July 23, through Tuesday, September 30.
Participants can vote online at the Stamps Forever website or by printing a paper ballot and mailing it in. The website has more information, including a list of frequently asked questions.
Participants can vote as often as they wish. The Postal Service has selected 25 stamp releases for participants to choose from (photo next page):
• Art of Disney: Magic (2007)
• Batman (2015)
• Bioluminescent Life (2018)
• Bugs Bunny (1997)
• Charles M. Schulz (2022)
• Classics Forever (2016)
• DC Comics Super Heroes (2006)
• Disney Villains (2017)
• Emancipation Proclamation (2013)
• Flag Act (2018)
• Frozen Treats (2018)
• Happy Birthday (2021)
• Have a Ball! (2017)
• Heritage Breeds (2021)
• Let’s Celebrate (2020)
• Mail a Smile (2015) See PO NOTES, page 38
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• Message Monsters (2021)
• Mister Rogers (2018)
• Peanuts (2001)
• Send a Hello (2011)
• Star Trek (2016)
• Star Wars: Droids (2021)
• Total Eclipse of the Sun (2017)
• Transcontinental Railroad (2019)
• Wonder Woman (2016)
USPS plans to announce the winning stamp at the Boston 2026 World Expo, an international philatelic exhibition, in May.
As always, we thank you for your business!
April Shaner, Postmaster
Christine A. Gilliar-Feller,
Sales Service Associate, fancy for clerk
Window hours, Monday–Friday 8-11:30 a.m., 1-4:45 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-Noon
Lobby hours 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., 365 days a year, 7 days a week
Please call if you have any questions or concerns, 570722-8524
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Murphy’s
Water at Risk
Protecting the Heartland of Woods and Water
by Carol Hillestad for Brodhead Watershed Association
Human communities and natural communities hold together in different ways.
For people, community is created by family, friends, schools and libraries, places of worship, local stores and car clubs, garden clubs, historical societies, job sites, and a shared love of home.
Natural communities are bound together by creeks and wetlands and the land they rely on. Soil, rock, dissolved and solid nutrients, shrubs and trees, clean air, fish, bugs, and animals of every size.
The bonds are strong. But both can be scarred for decades by disaster wildfires and flooding, epidemics and crazy-hot heat, hurricanes and tornadoes and war.
Forests face yet another kind of assault: timbering. Most public lands are managed for multiple purposes, from recreation and wildlife habitat to public income. Wood products are valuable in countless ways, and timber harvesting in Pennsylvania can raise millions of dollars a year.
Poorly managed timber operations have immediate, obvious impacts. Building access roads compacts the soil. So does traveling the forest in heavy equipment, lugging out the harvest. Cutting the trees opens the forest floor its own unique ecosystem to flooding and too much sun. Understory plants shrivel in the unaccustomed glare. The birds, pollinators, and mammals large and small are driven out or die.
And, oh, what happens to the wetlands and waterways. Sediment from disturbed soil suffocates sensitive creek creatures. Water heats up under the newly opened sky, stressing or killing cold-water-loving aquatic life. Intense nutrient loads can contaminate drinking water sources and feed choking blooms of algae that siphon off oxygen, create toxins, clog fish gills, upend nature’s balance, and, well, you get the picture.
All earth disturbance in Pennsylvania requires an “Erosion and Sedimentation Plan” before work begins, to keep soil from running off the land into nearby streams. But few municipalities require that E&S plans be reviewed by a competent agency, such as the County Conservation District, or even have ordinances that give the municipality authority to enforce proper controls. And thanks to lobbyists, municipalities are severely restricted as to what ordinances can stipulate such as
requiring that forests be managed sustainably.
More than half of the forestland in America is owned by individuals, families and corporations. Reputable timbering companies and sensible private landowners play by the rules and often choose to go above and beyond the minimums to keep the forest healthy and sustainable.
Taking action to protect water, wildlife and forests is sometimes branded radical, or extremist, or just plain cuckoo. It’s no such thing: as clever as we humans think we are, our very lives depend on the basics of a healthy natural community clean air, water, world. Do your part.
The public can help. If you spot discolored or muddy water flowing into a creek, or a fish kill, or something seems to be spilling into a creek that’s an environmental emergency. Call the Carbon County Conservation District at 610-377-4894 or Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection at 800-541-2050.
Basics of “sustainable forestry” include managing forests for the long term, in ways that support healthy trees, soil, wildlife and water, while also providing needed forestry products. An example of sustainable forestry is deliberately not harvesting all the best trees, leaving only the weakest. Find out more at https://extension.psu. edu/sustainable-forestry
Brodhead Watershed Association protects water quality and quantity throughout our area. Get involved. Become a member. www. brodheadwatershed.org
Free Soils Guide available from CCEEC
As a proud partner of the Keystone Clean Water Team, Carbon County Environmental Education Center reminds area residents that this non-profit organization offers a variety of free educational materials. While many of their resources are geared toward helping homeowners manage private wells and/ or septic systems, a newly available booklet focuses on soils.
A Guide to Soils:
The Vital Life-Giving Layers Beneath Our Feet is described as a field-ready companion for students, professionals, and anyone fascinated by the rich complexity of the soil that supports life on Earth.
“Keystone Clean
Water is a valuable resource for people in our area,” said CCEEC Chief Naturalist Susan Gallagher. “Their reputation is for providing information based on sound science. And they have a genuine enthusiasm for sharing their knowledge with others.”
Authored by licensed geologists
Brian Oram and Dr. Brian Redmond, the publication distills over 30 years of applied experience in geology, soil science, and environmental consulting into an engaging and accessible format.
The guide is available as a free download at http://www. soilsguide.com.
Kettle Creek hosts Friday Fall Festival
Join us for a spooktacular evening at Kettle Creek’s Friday Night Fall Festival on Oct. 10 from6:30-8:30. Dive into the spirit with creative crafts, exciting games and nighttime adventures. We will embark into the dark with a thrilling hike where you’ll discover the secrets of nocturnal animals and their unique adaptations. We will cap off the night with s’mores and stories around the campfire. It’s a perfect blend of fun and education for the whole family. Participants are encouraged to dress in a Fall theme or wear a Halloween costume. Cost is $5 per person, and you must register in advance by calling 570-629-3061. Visit www. mcconservation.org for info and directions.
From the Archives
From August/September 1995
We are going way back for this edition of the Archives. The first two and last two pages of this issue were on light green paper, with light green ink. The front was all copy—The Big Two Resorts…A Short History.
It lays out the story right from the start of Lehigh Coal and Navigation, back in 1791, transporting anthracite coal out of the mountains and down the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers, along the canals.
During the aftermath of the great flood of 1942, construction of the canals was halted, and the employees built Split Rock Club on the shore of Lake Harmony as a company retreat, including the Hazzard Ski Slope (which became Big Boulder Ski Area when the lodge was sold). This was the first commercial application of snowmaking.
Success there led to the construction and opening of Jack Frost Mountain in 1972. The article concludes “The Big Two Resorts has come a long way in 195 years and our future is still before us.”
Bruce Berger, president of the Lake Harmony Ambulance Rescue Squad, presided over a dedication program for a new ambulance and a lone year old, three bay garage. The block party included a dunk tank featuring Police Chief Ron Gallagher, an equipment parade, raffles and a cake walk.
Concerned residents of Penn Forest Township were invited to a meeting on the subject of a plastic recycling plant seeking to locate in the township.
Area residents were asked to help furnish the new meeting and training room of the Lake Harmony Fire Company, where all remodeling was done with volunteer labor from fire fighters under the direction of Fire Chief Al Klitsch. One of the chosen chairs was to be displayed at the annual benefit breakfast at the Galleria, and those attending were to be given an opportunity to subscribe to the purchase of a chair for $20, with appropriate recognition of donors to be placed on each and every chair.
Editor Mary Farnschlader had a fun day when Lake News was invited to Murphy’s Loft to watch the filming of a TV spot to be shown on CNN and ESPN on the local cable TV networks. She said the filming took an hour or so, and included 5 or 6 different shots. “I was present in the filming of two scenes; the outdoor var and at a table ordering
lunch on the deck. Since they’re very brief, I’ll give you a clue. I was wearing red!”
An appeal was put out to readers to supply old pictures of the Lake Harmony area for a photo spread. (Editor’s Note: That’s an idea that might be worth repeating. If you have old pictures you’d be willing to lend us to scan, email lakenewslakeharmony@gmail.com, and we’ll make arrangements.)
Recipes came from John Kaminski, chef at Murphy’s Loft, for barbecue sauce, Mike D’Amic Jr., chef at Shenanigans for chicken stir fry (including tips on stir frying technique), and Brian Kunkle, chef/owner at the Weatherly Country Inn, for Louisianna shellfish chowder.
An article from Wilson and his faithful dog Mo gave tips for getting ready for hunting season. It emphasized preparedness and proper equipment. Its conclusion—”Remember not to judge your days afield by the game killed but by the experiences filed away in your memory.”
Craig Hochman submitted an article about a visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame for the induction of Mike Schmidt and Richie Ashburn. His group spent their time in Cooperstown gathering celebrity autographs and touring the Hall.
The 18624 column included an account of a bear sighting, in which “a rather large black bear ambled down to the beach at Lake Harony Lodge and proceeded to go into the lake (guess bears get warm too!) Astonished patrons on the Lodge’s outdoor deck rushed out to the dock to se the bear swimming out into the lake in the direction of the Wainright house.
Pocono Prayer Breakfast celebrates 30 years of faith, unity, and community
The Pocono Prayer Breakfast is proud to celebrate its 30 th anniversary with a special gathering at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center. This milestone event will be held on Tuesday, October 7, with doors opening at 6:15 a.m.
For nearly three decades, the Pocono Prayer Breakfast has brought together community and business leaders, families, and individuals from all walks of life to pray for our government, businesses, healthcare, education, faith communities, and families. What began as a vision by founder Jack Muehlhan has grown into a cherished tradition that welcomed more than 1,000 attendees in 2024 alone.
“We’re truly humbled to mark this milestone,” said Charlie Lynn Trapasso, director of the Pocono Prayer Breakfast. “For the past 30 years, the Pocono Prayer Breakfast has united thousands in heartfelt prayer and shared hope for our community and our country.”
This year’s featured speaker is Mandy Harvey, a world-renowned singer, songwriter, and inspirational speaker who has touched millions with her powerful story of resilience and faith. Despite losing her hearing at the age of 19, Mandy pursued her passion for music, inspiring the world with her unforgettable performances and testimony of perseverance, including her celebrated journey on America’s Got Talent.
In addition to Mandy’s message and music, the program will include a military salute to veterans by the Stroudsburg High School band and a special performance by students from Faith Christian School.
The Pocono Prayer Breakfast is not a political event, nor a fundraiser, and it is not affiliated with any religious organization. Marketing and promotional materials are prohibited, ensuring the focus remains on faith, community, and
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shared values. Attendees represent a wide variety of faiths and backgrounds, united by the simple purpose of prayer and community connection.
Event Details
30th Annual Pocono Prayer Breakfast
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
• Doors Open: 6: 15 a.m.
• Breakfast: 6: 15–7:15 a.m.
• Program: 7: 15–8:30 a.m.
• Social until 9:00 a. m.
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center 250 Kalahari Blvd., Pocono Summit, PA 18346
Founded nearly 30 years ago, the Pocono Prayer Breakfast was created to unite community members in a spirit of prayer, hope, and fellowship. Rooted in the values of faith, family, service, and love of country, it continues to serve as an inspiring tradition for Monroe County and beyond.
For additional details about the Pocono Prayer Breakfast and how to attend, please visit: poconoprayerbreakfast.org
America 250 PA Carbon County calls for community support
America250PA Carbon County and participating townships, boroughs and municipalities invite the community to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) was established by the legislature and Governor in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania’s integral role in that event, and the impact of its people on the nation’s past, present, and future.
America250PA hopes to engage all citizens of the Commonwealth, from all 67 counties, bring the Commonwealth’s history into the conversation so Pennsylvanians can better understand the origins and multiple perspectives of issues facing our Commonwealth and nation today.
Carbon County’s chapter, led by Kim Werley, is seeking sponsors and community participation to bring to life initiatives to support the Semiquincentennial. Sponsorships will play a pivotal role and provide significant visibility for supporters, as well as offering the opportunity to demonstrate dedication to community heritage and national pride. Sponsorship dollars will help fund educational initiatives, community events, marketing and special awards.
Interested businesses and individuals can visit https://www.poconomountains.com/ america250pa/carbon-county to learn more about updates, events, initiatives and everything America250PA Carbon County.
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THEME: AUTUMN VIBES
ACROSS
1. *Maze plant
5. Wharton degree, acr.
8. Special effects in “Avatar,” acr.
11. Dwarf buffalo
12. “On Golden Pond” bird
13. Isolated
15. Atomizer output
16. Enthusiasm
17. Pueblo people, pl.
18. *Pre-game party (2 words)
20. Doomsayer’s sign
21. Perfume bottles
22. Tombstone acronym
23. Construction binder
26. “____: The Movie,” 2002 slapstick comedy
30. Genetic info carrier, acr.
31. Dorsa, sing.
34. “He’s Just Not That ____ You”
35. *Like some sweaters
37. Earth Day mo.
38. Opposite of cation
39. “Que Sera ____”
40. Approved
42. Denotes middle
43. Assess pro rata
45. Lorraine’s neighbor
47. Doctor Dolittle, e.g.
48. Temporary stay
50. Chicago’s Navy ____, tourist destination
52. *Popular fall spectator sport
55. Hutu’s opponents, 1994
56. Quinceanera or bat mitzvah
57. Biblical captain
59. Rocky ridge
60. Having wings
61. Russian parliament
62. Diamond or ruby
63. An affirmative
64. Dog command
DOWN
1. Cameron, to friends
2. The Fonz: “Sit ____ ____!”
3. Civil rights icon Parks
4. Richard Wright’s “____ Son”
5. Relating to mole
6. Whatever rocks them!
7. “Green Gables” protagonist
8. Walking helper
9. Smiley face
10. “____ Now or Never”
12. Smooth, in music
13. Before appearance of life, geology
14. *Patch purchase
19. ____ Hop dance
22. Ewe’s mate
23. *Like air in fall
24. Keyboard key
25. Introduction to economics
26. Twelve angry men, e.g.
27. Carl Jung’s inner self
28. Indifferent to emotions
29. Type of probe
32. *Leaf collector
33. R&R stop
36. *Bushels of apples, e.g.
38. Impromptu
40. Over the top, in text
41. Time for an egg hunt
44. Falcon’s home
46. Uses two feet
48. Bridal veil fabric
49. Smidgins
50. Unadulterated
51. Individual unit
52. Brawl
53. Clod
54. Tibetan priest
55. Chasing game
58. *Cushion on a fall ride
Ambulance Anniversary
Foliage Forest
Pennspeak
Playground
Police
Pocono
Property Pub Pumpkin
Recycling
Realtor
Rescue
Resort
Rotary
Sanctuary
September
MARYANN SORIANO REALTOR
Puzzle Answers
Cryptogram Answers
Autumn I
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”
Autumn II
“Spring passes and one remembers one’s innocence.
Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance.
Autumn passes and one remembers one’s reverence.
Winter passes and one remembers one’s perseverance.”
Albert Camus
Yoko Ono
