Lake News, April-May 2021

LAKE NEWS

VOL. 27, NO. 4

Lake Harmony PA

APRIL–MAY, 2021

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Ruth Isenberg, Editor Seth Isenberg, Ads / Distribution Publishers (Continuing the work of founders Frank Pieri and Mary Farnschlader, 1995 – 2018) Lake News is published monthly for the enjoyment of Lake Harmony area residents and visitors. Copies are free and are mailed to Lake Harmony box holders.

Find additional copies at The Country Peddler and at selected area businesses.

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Timing is Everything

by Ruth Isenberg

Obervant Lake News readers will have already noticed something different about this issue. In the flag on page 1, in the owner’s box next to this column, and at the top of every page, this issue is dated April-May 2021.

When CANWIN took over publication of the Lake News in the beginning of 2019, we committed to publishing monthly. It was a good decision — and it’s paid off for our readers and our advertisers.

We’re sticking with that choice. But we are making a change in the way we’re dating the pages.

Because of a variety of issues, including weather, the way the seasons change, when holidays fall, the timing of township meetings and the way things just seem to work out, our monthly publications almost always have been coming out around the middle of the month.

People may not pick up an issue dated April if they see it in early May, even though what’s inside is the information they’re looking for. So going forward, our datelines will include two months, even though we’ll be producing a new edition every month.

We hope this change will eliminate confusion and help us serve you better.

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.

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Kidder Township Supervisor meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at the township building, and unless otherwise noted, begin at 6:30 PM. Notices of special meetings are posted at the township building and advertised. Planning meetings are held the 1st Wednesday at 6 PM; Zoning meetings, the last Monday at 6 PM; EAC, the second Wednesday at 7 PM. The public is welcome. Some meetings are being held online due to COVID restrictions.

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Kidder Supervisors honor heroes

by Seth Isenberg Lake Harmony Fire Chief Ralph Lennon and Kidder Township Chief of Police Matt Kuzma made a joint presentation to some “good people” during the April 15 township supervisors’ meeting.

Lennon told of a report of a possible drowning on Lake Harmony on March 30 that brought out the fire company, ambulance and police to the lakeside where a canoe had overturned and two children were floating in the frigid water while their father clung to the boat. While the kids had life preservers, the 3 year-old had turned over face-down.

Kevin Jones was at his lakeside home and heard cries for help. Seeing the family on the lake in distress, he grabbed his kayak and a couple of extra like jackets and went out onto the lake. He rescued the children, giving the 3 year-old CPR as he paddled her to shore.

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Kevin Jones (left photo) and George Hayeck (right) were awarded Civilian Service Commendations for their parts in the rescue on March 30.

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Jones approached the shore, she waded in to take the child and continue CPR, keeping that up as she brought her to the ambulance. She stayed with the child as the ambulance took them both to a waiting medical helicopter. (Both the children have recovered.)

Hearing cries for help, George Hayeck ran to the beach parking lot and saw the overturned canoe with a father and two children in the water. He saw that the children were getting rescued, so went into the water to get the father to shore.

Lennon and Kuzma presented plaques to Jones and Hayeck.

Pyne will come at another time to receive her award. Lennon concluded by calling this rescue “truly a miracle” and of these three, “they did a great job.”

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removing boulders at the lakefront and replacing them with a locked bollard that could be dropped in case an emergency boat launch was needed.

Lennon and others continue to point out that their radios have trouble hearing Carbon County 911 dispatches. A suggestion was to ask that Monroe County handle dispatches, as signals from there can be heard plainly.

Attorney Gerald Strubinger returned to share concerns about ‘chaos’ with short-term renters at the lake. He insists that the township make some progress on a Short-Term Rental Ordinance. To that end, township manager Suzanne Brooks announced a public workshop about STRs to be held on May 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. A follow-on session will be scheduled if necessary. Brooks mentioned that input is needed from developers, real estate agents, rental owners and the public.

In regular business, supervisors approved extensions for the Split Rock Section H Phase II final minor subdivision for the Split Rock Country Club, and for the Richard Henry warehouse development for their final development plan. Each was extended into June.

Mary Farnschlader of the Penn-Kidder Library came before supervisors to ask for a donation to

support the Library. She noted that Penn Forest Township gave $5,000 towards operating expenses, and also $3,000 to the Dimmick Memorial in Jim Thorpe. None of the supervisors made a motion.

Supervisor Ray Gluck explained that during this year’s budget discussion, supervisors decided that they would not give tax dollars to local charities, leaving that giving to citizens. This did not go over well with Farnschlader, who noted some of the good work that the library does for township citizens, adding she was “appalled” by the lack of support.

Brooks, in her report, added a workshop about a Food Truck Ordinance is planned for May 6 at 4 p.m., at the township building. On May 22, the township will hold the first electronics recycling day of 2021. She notes that there is a fee to recycle some items, and that the list will be posted on the township website. Last year, the truck filled-up quickly, so residents should arrive early.

Roadmaster Bruce Berger reported that bid packages are being prepared to get prices for the 2021 paving projects — North Lake Dr., Fern St. and Harmony Ave. Quotes are being sought for this year’s tree-trimming work. Catch basins will get their spring cleaning once contractor Shiffer Bituminous’ vacuum truck is available.

Kidder Supervisors meet the third Thursday of each month at the township building on Lake Ave. in Lake Harmony, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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CCEDC welcomes new board member The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) has welcomed a new board member to its Board of Directors. Maureen Donovan, the Assistant Director of Workforce Development for Lehigh Carbon Community College, was appointed to her position on the CCEDC Board in their March 15 meeting.

“I am honored to be part of the CCEDC as they improve the

quality of life in Carbon County,” said Donovan. “There are many exciting things that are happening in both the economic environment and lifestyle for people of Carbon. It is great to be part of a team that puts people first.”

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She has also facilitated the Carbon Leadership Program, which focuses on adult leadership development program by cultivating knowledgeable, skilled and action-oriented community leaders within the county.

“Maureen brings with her a vast amount of experience in community service and will be an asset to the Chamber as we move forward in the coming years. We welcome Maureen and thank her for accepting a position on the Board,” said Ronald Tirpak, Vice-President/ Vice-Chair of the CCEDC and of Carbon Engineering.

Donovan comes to the Chamber with years of experience in programming, marketing, fundraising and event planning, as well as bringing a much-valued tie to the County’s Community College. Maureen currently oversees the workforce training programs at the college, focusing on business and industry in the northern tier of Pennsylvania. Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) serves more than 10,000 students per year from Lehigh, Carbon, Schuylkill and surrounding counties in more than 90 programs of study.

“LCCC is often the starting point for many of our future business leaders throughout Carbon County and the Lehigh Valley,” said Kylie Adams, Assistant Vice President of the CCEDC. “Maureen brings an important and very natural connection to ensure the Chamber is set up for success in not only supporting

but sustaining future business growth in our County.”

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USAF Thunderbirds to headline The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow August 21 & 22 The United States Air Force Thunderbirds will headline The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow in 2021. The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow will include the same program taking place on consecutive days, Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22. Tickets and additional information can be found by visiting www.poconoairshow.com. “‘The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow’ is back, bigger and faster,” said Pocono Raceway President, Ben May. “We are thrilled to announce the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will be the main event at our unique, stadium-style air show.

It is going to be a treat for everyone in attendance as the jets will be at near eye-level. This will be one of the biggest events in the Pocono Mountains this summer and one you are not going to want to miss!”

Tickets for both air show dates are available at www.poconoairshow.com or by calling Pocono Raceway at 1-800-722-3929. Tickets for adults start at $20 and kids (ages 12 and under) tickets start at just $10. Parking will be $10, per car. Additional guest information, including safety protocols and guidance, will be announced closer to the event date and updated at www.poconoairshow. com.

The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow will include over two hours of aerobatic entertainment and incredible performances. In addition to the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, this event will feature the GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team.

Each show date will feature the same program with high-flying aerobatic performances, iconic demonstrations and military salutes. More acts are being booked and will be announced later at www. poconoairshow.com.

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Lake Harmony Post Office Notes

by Christine Gilliar

Recently Postmaster General Louis DeJoy unveiled a “10-year reorganization plan” for the U.S. Postal Service. The plan includes raising postal rates and slowing delivery of some first-class mail.

DeJoy says the steps are necessary to avoid a government bailout of the Postal Service, NPR’s Brian Naylor reports.

BRIAN NAYLOR, BYLINE: Under the DeJoy’s proposals, some mail would take longer to arrive at its destination, and some post offices might see their hours reduced or close entirely. But he says there’s little choice.

LOUIS DEJOY: If not addressed, not only will our service continue to deteriorate, but we will forecast — we will lose approximately $160 billion over the next 10 years. But long before that, we will run out of cash and will not be able to continue See POST OFFICE NOTES, page 16

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operations without a government bailout. We are not for that.

NAYLOR: The Postal Service lost more than $9 billion last year alone. Meanwhile, delivery times have plummeted, with mail users complaining of delayed bills, birthday cards and prescriptions. The Postal Service says part of that is due to pandem-

ic-related personnel problems. But officials also blame a processing and delivery network that has been underfunded and built around volumes of first-class mail that no longer exist. DeJoy said his proposal will change that.

DEJOY: Our plan, Delivering for America, takes our challenges head-on, frames a positive vision for our future, charts a dynamic course to get us there and dramatically changes the trajectory of our organization.

NAYLOR: Postal Service officials say the proposed changes in first-class mail deliveries won’t be felt that widely and will affect only small parts of the postal network, and that 70% of first-class mail will still be delivered in two to three days.

Long-distance mail will take longer. The longer delivery times are in part due to the Postal Service’s plan to all but eliminate using commercial aircraft to move mail across the country, instead relying on trucks. Under the proposal outlined today, the Postal Service says a small percentage of post offices could see their hours reduced or closed altogether, especially in cities. But mail will still be delivered six days a week. Postage will also go up, but DeJoy couldn’t say today by how much.

DeJoy’s plan places an increasing emphasis on package deliveries, an area where the Postal Service makes money, as well as improved services for small businesses. Democrats, who’ve been very critical of DeJoy’s leadership, reacted negatively to the proposal, but they have little say in its implementation. DeJoy only needs the Board of GoverSee POST OFFICE NOTES, page 17

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nors’ approval for most of his proposed changes.

And while President Biden has nominated three new members, the board is still controlled by former President Donald Trump’s nominees.

Mark Dimondstein, president of the 200,000-member American Postal Workers Union, says he likes the proposal’s commitment to service, but is troubled by other aspects.

MARK DIMONDSTEIN: Those kind of things

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NAYLOR: DeJoy is counting on Congress to provide relief in the form of ending its mandate that the Postal Service prefund its retiree health benefits and instead allow postal workers to enroll in Medicare. That, it says, would save the Postal Service some $44 billion over 10 years and has broad support in Congress.

Brian Naylor, NPR News.

Just when we thought things were getting a little better, OH BOY! I would like to take the time to THANK everyone who is using the correct mailing address the Post Office assigned them.

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recommend what I had to do to get my new mortgage company to hear me. I texted the people who I dealt with from day one. Since that did not work I emailed who I was dealing with. Since that didn’t seem to work, I made a copy of my bill & mailed that in with a strongly worded letter explaining one of these times it will not make it in my PO Box & it will be returned to you, then you won’t get payment. Guess who NOW has the correct address on the mortgage statement? Yup, it only took from October until now for them to get it on! So it can be done it’s a matter of persistence and possibly a postal stamp!

If anything changes, like your physical address, phone number, or maybe adding someone and you’re not sure what you need please ask us. All correct information should be up to date at all times on your applications.

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Stamp Services director. (I also agree.) “The new 2021 stamps are designed to look beautiful on your envelopes, to be educational and to appeal to collectors and pen pals around the world. As always, the program offers a variety of subjects celebrating American culture and history, and this year, we made a special effort to include a little fun.”

We do offer several stamps we can sell just one off of a sheet of stamps. So when I ask is that a birthday card, I like to offer a special stamp for it. I feel like it gives that card an extra touch of caring.

The Postal Service has announced dates for stamp releases through May, along with the cities where they will be dedicated: America’s love of coffee will be celebrated with Espresso Drinks, a booklet of 20 stamps that feature digital illustrations of a café latte, an espresso,

a café mocha and a cappuccino. Espresso Drinks: Expected to be available Friday, April 9, Seattle.

The Heritage Breeds stamps will pay tribute to preindustrial farm animals that are enjoying renewed attention for their unique genetic traits, including the American Mammoth Jackstock donkey, the Narragansett turkey and the San Clemente Island goat. Heritage Breeds: Expected to be available Monday, May 17, Mount Vernon, VA. Lots more to come this year.

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Archives

APRIL 1998 The front page features a photo of the old stone bridge over the Tunkhannock Creek on Henning Lane.

18624 This issue mentions the Putt family’s new German Shepherd puppies — Zoe and Boca, Sonny D’Agostino’s new Portuguese Water Spaniel puppy — Maddie, and “Paco” Linares’ and Carie Ann Lore’s chihuahua — Thai.

The Blue Heron Grille was the scene for a nightly news segment of Blue Ridge Cable TV. Joe Prestia, Max Weyhenmeyer and Frank Pieri (LAKE NEWS’ own Sharkey) went to Sandy, Utah, in March to visit friends and to ski at Alta, Snowbird and Deer Valley.

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Continued from page 23 Ed Haring, 87 years young, returned to Lake Harmony from an extended cruise that toured the South Pacific. The trip started in December and ended this January. His trip started in Los Angeles with a flight to Hong Kong, and another to Vung Toa (the port for Ho Chi Mihn City/ Saigon). The trip next went to Bangkok (gold Buddha), followed

by Singapore (the city!) and then Bali (temples).

Cairnes, in northeast Australia was the next portof-call — koalas, kangaroos and crocs. The trip ended in Sydney from where he flew home. While Ed claims this trip would be the end of his globe-trotting, “we hear he is busy planning his next trip.”

Editor Mary Farnschlader wrote about joining up with friends and taking a train into center city Philadelphia to see this year’s Flower Show in early March.

Mary also writes of her fun day at the first annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Jim Thorpe, which was held March 15. She joined friends Pete and Nancy McGinley to watch from their porch, and migrated to a party hosted by Rose (McGinley) Burkhardt for some Irish food and beverages.

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Pennsylvania Fire Warden George Maehrer sent in an article about forest fires. He writes that “springtime provides prime conditions for a wildfire to develop,” pointing out that springs rains are often followed by strong gusty winds and sunshine, conditions that dry the forest quickly. He discourages all leaf burning, in favor of letting leaves become mulch.

Continued from page 26 Towamensing Trails’ lake is way down, due to repairs made in mid-December. Now the lake is filling back up, but slowly due to low rain and snowfall this winter.

Top-O-Pocono Rotary Club is hosting its third annual Art Show and Auction at the Galleria at Split Rock the evening of May 9. Admission is $10. There will be wine, hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. Proceeds support the Cub Scouts, Blakeslee Athletic Association, Food Pantry and Geisinger’s Children’s Hospital.

The Country Place personal care residence advertised its opening on Route 940 in north Kidder Township.

The Nature Conservancy in Long Pond is planning an open house and family day in May including tours of its 100 year-old schoolhouse headquarters.

Also coming in May — Richard Simmons at the Resort at Split Rock on Mothers’ Day weekend, and, the Pocono’s Greatest Irish Festival May 23 and 24 at Jack Frost Ski Area.

This year’s boater safety course, hosted by the Lake Harmony Association, will be the weekend of May 16 and 17 at the township building — four hours each day. It is free, and open for ages 12 and above. Lorraine Sloss is coordinating the class.

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On The Road As COVID rules relaxed, we attended a Penguins hockey game in the Mohegan Sun Arena in WilkesBarre. It has not been enough to watch our locals on AHL-TV, or listening on local radio to the games. We wanted to cheer, we wanted to see the skills and be wowed by the plays, and the new players.

We’ll be at another Penguins game soon.

Early in April, we drove to Worcester, MA, invited by family to their first night’s Passover seder.

We had both dogs bathed and trimmed, so they looked and smelled good for their long ride to New England and their first-ever overnight in a hotel.

Our trip started with a stop at the Pocono Home and Outdoor Show in the beautifully expanded Kalahari Convention Center. After an hour, we were back in the car for our next stage of our trip via Interstate 84.

At our stop in Newburgh, just at the foot of the toll bridge over the Hudson, we found a brand new Colombian restaurant. Rather than getting fast food as was our original plan, we masked up and went inside to buy some fresh baked goods and empanadas to eat on the road. After two more rest stops and one to get gas, we arrived in Worcester.

It was a nice night with our hosts, the Bobbie and Nick Chase family. I was one of the youngest in attendance, found the hidden matzo and earned

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the prize of a stuffed animal (usually, there are little kids, but again, there was no one there under the age of 60).

The following day, we brought the dogs back to the Chase family home to have a play date with their 130-pound Leonberger, Libby. Our little Spookie seemed to get on best with the giantess.

Bull — who was as tall as her — was aloof however.

After the dogs’ playtime, we drove home in the rain. Avoiding the highway for a bit, we took a daylight detour on local roads through some beautiful old Connecticut towns. We returned to the highway, then drove through the rain, finally driving out from under the storm so our last hour of driving in the dark was dry — arriving home See ON THE ROAD, page 32

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On the Road Continued from page 31

before midnight. As we age, long trips are harder to bounce back from. Then again, we have been somewhat out of practice with the COVID-19 lockdown — this was our first overnight in more than a year.

On our ‘dance’ card coming up soon is Knoebels’ Amusement Resort, which opens weekends starting the 24th and 25th. WVIA member day on May 2 (a free day of rides and shows for members) — join at whatever level you can, and they come out and

bring kids – or be kids again for a fun day. Knoebels is dog friendly, and this will be Spookie’s and Bull’s first season at the park. It will be fun taking them on the train.

Concerts and comedians are now on the schedule at the Mauch Chunk Opera House and Penns Peak too. More about these in future LAKE NEWS. Best of luck to all of you still searching for a vaccine. Here’s to being healthy.

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American Lifts & Service 570-599-4125

Pocono Pet Groomers

Our 33rd Year

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FULL STORE HOURS

Beasty Treats Pet Supplies & Dog Grooming Spa New Grooming Customers Welcome

We carry a full line of pet supplies and food for your pet’s needs — whatever kind of pet you have!

Grooming Services Mon-Sat

Call (570)579-7735 314 Main Street, White Haven www.beastytreats.com

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Blakeslee Animal Clinic

2 Miles S. of Blakeslee Corners on Route 115 5251 Route 115 • Blakeslee, PA 18610

Dr. Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian

570-643-0918 570-643-1080

Phone: Fax:

www.blakesleevet.com ajchurchvmd@aol.com

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Art MinissA PAinting Free Estimates & Insured

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

570-325-3572

T-one-eleven Coatings & Repairs Deck Coatings & Repairs Log Home Coatings Power Washing

Quality Work Since 1980 CUTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED PAOAGHIC 003458

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“Bearing in mind, QUALITY is our #1 Concern” COMPLETE HOME REMODELING & REPAIRS

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Complete Septic Installation & Small Excavation Projects

Yard Cleanup • Chipping Snow Plowing • Cindering • Snow Removal PA 029603

Phone: 570-646-7507 • Fax: 570-643-2652

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THEME: FICTIONAL MONSTERS ACROSS 1. “Turkey” dance 5. X minus III 8. Accounting acronym 11. Angel’s glow 12. Like list of chores 13. Inside info 15. “National Velvet” author Bagnold 16. Heavy Metal band Quiet ____ 17. *Worn by monster hunters and dragonslayers 18. *Sea monster with atomic breath 20. Brooms and cauldrons to a witch, e.g.

21. Subject of biographies, pl.

22. ____ of Aquarius 23. Saudi’s southern neighbor 26. Ceremonial flight 30. “I” problem 31. Sweet-talk 34. Marine eagle 35. The Revenge of the ____, 1984 37. ____ you sure?

38. Desires 39. Russia’s Romanov, e.g.

40. Comfy pants 42. Preceding month 43. Google Maps predecessor, pl.

45. Blackbird-like birds 47. Crow sound 48. Group of professionals 50. Like a bow string 52. *Witch of Russian fairytales 55. ____ con carne 56. G in 1000 g., e.g.

57. Loose hood 59. Was rebroadcasted 60. Prospector’s mother?

61. Bassoon cousin 62. Nod up and down 63. *He played Dracula and Count Dooku 64. *Like Sendak’s Things DOWN 1. England’s favorite drink, in French 2. *Addams Family’s Lurch: “You ____?”

3. A dish of stewed meat 4. Waddle 5. Bridal veil fabric 6. Objects of worship 7. Just a little 8. Michael Douglas’ 1978 mystery thriller 9. Like the Weasleys of “Harry Potter” 10. Second qtr. calendar month 12. Alex Trebek’s forte 13. Drooping 14. *Jeepers ____, sing.

19. Coats with Zn 22. Tap order 23. Yiddish busybody 24. Opposite of digest 25. Like high ground 26. Pestilence pest 27. Lock horns 28. Darlene or Jacob of Ozark

29. MCAT and LSAT 32. *Amity Island fish 33. Bonanza find 36. *Transylvanian bloodsucker 38. Shylock’s practice 40. Use a Singer 41. Up until now, 2 words 44. Like luxurious sheets 46. Another name for manatee, 2 words 48. Not kayak 49. Follow rules 50. Shakespearean “you” 51. What snob puts on 52. *Minotaur is half man, half ____ 53. Mongolian desert 54. Deserter’s acronym 55. ____, The Beloved Country 58. Zeppelin predecessor

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May Flowers at Lake Harmony

bears biking boating cherry cleanup cookout daffodil dandelion decks dockside dogwood

escape fishing flowers forsythia friends gathering golf grandkids grass Harmony hiking

LAKENEWS lawnmow leafpile lilac Mothers music neighbors parking pinks quiethours rentals

resort retire retreat short sunshine term trash tulip vaccine visitors welcome

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FOR INFO & DIRECTIONS:

570-722-1100

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20 S. Lake Drive, Lake Harmony

Women & Wine may 12 & June 9 Thursday – Taste of Italy Bar is open.

(Reservations Recommended)

POCONOS #1 DANCE CLUB

Boomers Karaoke 9-1 am

All Sports on 12 TVs Tuesday: $6 Appetizers Wednesday: 2 for $30 Dinner Special Thursday: $7 Burgers

Mother’s Day Brunch 9–4 Sunday, May 9 570-722-2500

Open 7 days a week for dinner, 4 pm Lunch Saturday & Sunday

Bar is Open

Take out available

Reserve for Mother’s Day Sunday, May 9

Serving the Best Sunsets!

www.nickslakehouse.com

Open 7 Days a Week for Dinner

Lunch Thursday-Sunday | Breakfast Sunday 8:00-11:45 am Patio Seating Available | Bar is Open (Reservations Recommended)

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