Living Delaware Township - Spring 2022

SPRING 2022

THE CORNERSTONE OF THE POCONOS

NOTICE: The Township Office will be closed on the following days: Good Friday - Friday, April 15th • Memorial Day - Monday, May 30th • Independence Day - Monday, July 4th

We Built It, Won’t You Come?

The public is invited to visit the Smith-Harker Community Garden located across the road from the Delaware Township Municipal Building on Wilson Hill Road in Dingmans Ferry. The garden was established in 2002 and since has grown to become a seasonal home to about twenty devoted gardeners. The name Smith was chosen because the garden is situated on the original Smith Farm and Harker to remember Kitty Harker who farmed a modest family homestead on land cleared by her grandparents in 1842.

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IN THIS ISSUE DAILY LIVING New Programs Assist Families, Homeowners, and Landlords in Pike County PennDOT - District 4 News Delaware Water Gap News Release Keeping the History of Dingmans Ferry Alive!

DAILY LIVING Property Tax Milage & Schedule — Page 2

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 2022 - Are You Prepared?

Winter Safety Tips DTVAC to Hold Plant & Bake Sale

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LEGISLATURE News from Senator Lisa Baker News from Representative Lisa Brown

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Ordinance 802

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EVENTS & NOTICES Board of Supervisors Meetings Planning Commission Meetings Vacancies

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PARKS & REC Brandwein Field Trip: Search for Eagles

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EVENTS

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2022 Bulk Dump Disposal Days — Page 10

We Built It, Will You Come?

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DAILY LIVING New Programs Assist Families, Homeowners, and Landlords in Pike County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2022 CONTACT: Krista Gromalski 570-296-9805 office / 570-832-1434 cell / kgromalski@pikepa.org Pike County Offers Child Care Scholarships, Mortgage Assistance, and an Incentive for Landlords

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP

(Milford, PA) The Board of Commissioners of Pike County have established new child care scholarships, mortgage assistance, and landlord incentive programs. Information about all of these programs can be obtained at www.PikeForward.org or by contacting Robert Ruiz, Executive Director for Human Services at Pike County, at (570) 296-3434 or rruiz@pikepa.org.

116 Wilson Hill Road Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 Phone: 570-828-2347

Child care scholarships are available for families who live in Pike County that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and have income below 80% of the area median – up to $63,100 for a family of four. Eligible participants may receive up to six (6) consecutive months of assistance with child care payments.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Building Inspector: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sewage Officer: By appointment only

Zoning Officer: By appointment only

Homeowners who reside in Pike County, are behind in mortgage payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and have income less than 80% of the area median can receive up to three (3) months of assistance with mortgage payments. The county also has funding available to assist renters who are behind on their rent and utility payments through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).

A new incentive is available to help landlords create or maintain affordable housing in Pike County. In exchange for up to $25,000 of assistance with eligible repairs, landlords who participate in the program will agree to rent units to households with income below 80% of the area median and to charge rent at or below the fair market rent – currently $1,368 for a two-bedroom apartment. The Landlord Incentive Program was created as a result of a housing study recently prepared by Diana T. Myers & Associates which found that there is a shortage of affordable housing in Pike County and that Pike County has the highest fair market rents in Pennsylvania.

These projects were financed by a grant from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, under the administration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.

Office: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Payment Schedule for Township & County Taxes to the Tax Collector:

Public Works: Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Before 4/30/22 @ 2.00% discount Between 5/1/22 and 6/30/22 Beginning 7/1/22 10% penalty

Akenac Park: Off-Season Operational Hours September through May • Hiking, fishing and playground available.

Beach closed. No swimming. No grilling permitted.

Closed on Tuesdays for Maintenance

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: MEETINGS 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 7:00 pm at the Township Municipal Building

Pay Tax Collector before 12/31/22. After 1/15/23, taxes are payable to Tax Claim Bureau, 506 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337.

Residents can pay their taxes by mail: PO Box 851, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328

Property Tax Millage 2022 breakdown: Township Real Estate.................................................. 8.68 mills Township Fire..................................................................... 1.5 mills Township Parks/Rec........................................................ 1.5 mills Pike County................................................................... 22.74 mills Delaware Valley School District............................113.85 mills

Mary Lou will be available for in person tax collection at the Township Municipal Building from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following dates in April for the collection of taxes.

April 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30th Please mark your calendars. If you have any questions in the meantime, do not hesitate to give Mary Lou a call at (570) 828-2225.

WORKSHOPS 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6:00 pm at the Township Municipal Building

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LIVING DELAWARE | SPRING 2022

PennDOT - District 4 News State Route 2002 (Wilson Hill Road), Delaware Township is Closed for Repairs in Pike County Dunmore, PA –SR 2002 (Wilson Hill Road) is closed from SR 209 (PA 209) to SR 2001 (Milford Road) in Delaware Township, Pike County for a slope repair. The work started on January 24 and will continue through September 2022 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.

The detour is as follows: From Milford Road to Route 209:

From Route 209 North to Milford Road:

• Continue north on Milford Road for 2.0 miles;

• Continue north on Route 209 for .5 miles;

• Turn right onto Silver Lake Road;

• Turn left onto PA Route 739 North;

• Continue on Silver Lake Road for 1.2 miles;

• Continue on Route 739 North for 1.2 miles;

• Turn right onto Route 739 South;

• Turn left onto Silver Lake Road;

• Continue on SR 739 South for 1.2 miles;

• Continue on Silver Lake Road for 1.2 miles;

• Turn right onto Route 209 South;

• Turn left onto Milford Road;

• Continue on Route 209 South for .5 miles; and

• Continue on Milford Road for 2.0 miles; and

• The detour will end at the intersection of

• The detour will end at the intersection of

Wilson Hill Road and Route 209 South.

Wilson Hill Road and Milford Road.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

e BOARD OF SUPERVISORS e John Henderson Chair jhenderson@delawaretownshippa.gov Jane Neufeld Vice-Chair | Treasurer jneufeld@delawaretownshippa.gov Rick Koehler Secretary rkoehler@delawaretownshippa.gov

e ADMINISTRATION e Krista Predmore Township Administrator kpredmore@delawaretownshippa.gov Robin Jones H.R. | Administrative Asst. rjones@delawaretownshippa.gov Jamie Montague Permit Assistant jmontague@delawaretownshippa.gov

e ROAD & MAINTENANCE DEPT. e Vincent Flatt | Road Master vflatt@delawaretownshippa.gov Michael Moffa | Assistant Road Master mmoffa@delawaretownshippa.gov Curt McMickle cmcmickle@delawaretownshippa.gov Rory Naturale dbtbos@pdt.net

e BOARDS & CHAIRPERSONS e Planning Commission LoriAnn Hines, Secretary Zoning Hearing Board Krista Predmore, Secretary Board of Auditors Chair, Dennis Lee dennisleedtauditor@gmail.com

e ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS e Building Inspector Code Inspections, Inc. codeinspections@epix.net Zoning Officer Ron Tussel rontussel@gmail.com Sewage Officer Ron Tussel rontussel@gmail.com

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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area announces $6.5 Million infrastructure investment to overhaul a main thoroughfare Great American Outdoors Act project to revitalize seven miles of US Route 209 will begin in the spring BUSHKILL, PA- The most heavily travelled section of the most heavily travelled road in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is about to receive a major upgrade made possible by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). Work on a $6.5 million project to completely rehabilitate a sevenmile section of US Route 209 will begin in the spring of 2022 and is expected to be completed by the end of next year. It will be the first phase of a $21.5 million project to improve the park’s primary north-south route on the Pennsylvania side.

“This road project will modernize a vital piece of the park’s infrastructure and enhance safety and access for the millions of people who visit Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area each year and for local residents and commuters who

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use this road each day,” said Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs. “It will address one of the largest and most expensive infrastructure needs in the park. Route 209 is top-priority road that serves as an emergency route for local communities and provides access to those communities and to popular recreational facilities located along the corridor, however it is currently in very poor condition with failing pavement, poor drainage, and numerous potholes.”

In this phase of the Route 209 project, the entire stretch of road between mile marker 0 in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County and mile marker 7 in Lehman Township, Pike County will be rehabilitated.

Work will include milling the existing pavement, conducting full depth patch repair and spot base repair, culvert replacement,

reconstruction of shoulders and line striping. The repair of the road surface, subsurface and drainage systems will extend the life of the road, eliminate the ongoing cost of frequent patching of potholes and other temporary corrective measures, and improve safety for motorists and bicyclists, including correcting the steep drop-offs on the road’s shoulders.

The project is being financed through GAOA’s National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund which, along with the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other construction funding sources, is part of a concerted effort to address the large maintenance backlog in national parks. When completed, this project is expected to eliminate $16.8 million of the maintenance backlog.

Supported by revenue from energy development, GAOA provides up to $1.9 billion per year for five years to make significant enhancements in national parks and other public lands to ensure their preservation and provide opportunities for recreation, education, and enjoyment for current and future visitors.

Most of the park’s maintenance backlog is related to its 84 miles of paved roads, parking lots, and bridges. In 2020, the park had 4.1 million visitors, making it the tenth most-visited national park in the country. Park visitors

spent $144 million in local communities which supported 1,970 jobs and contributed a total economic output of $212 million in communities within 60 miles of the park. Route 209 is a critical artery for businesses in gateway communities that depend on visitor spending.

For more information on Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, call (570) 4262452; visit our website at www. nps.gov/dewa; or follow us on Facebook at www.Facebook. com/DelWaterGapNPS and Instagram at www.Instagram. com/DelWaterGapNPS.

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Keeping the History of Dingmans Ferry Alive!

Dingmans Ferry-Delaware Township Historical Society

Spring is hopefully just around the corner know matter what the ground hog predicted! We have been busy over these past few months with the continuation of our Museum project. If you were at the grand re-opening last fall, you will now find some new changes and additions to the Veterans exhibit, and the Dingmans Village room, as well as in other areas. We will be continuing our work there indefinitely, as additional historical items and information becomes available. The Museum will be open twice a month beginning March thru November. The times and dates are posted on our website www.dingmansferryhistoricalsociety.org Our website has been expanded and updated. There is now a page entitled Memory Lane. This page highlights the life and history of members who have passed and will forever be a part of our history. In addition to our Memory Lane page, our Calendar page has been updated, now displaying the times and dates of our Boards meetings that are held monthly at the Museum and open to all members. Times and dates of our monthly programs are also posted on the Calendar, as well as special programs that are open to members only. Further details of ‘members only programs’ will be provided to members via email.

2022 Membership dues of $10.00 per person or $20.00 per family are now due. Your dues will provide free unlimited entrance to the Museum, private pre-arranged Museum tours, admission to the private members-only programs, admittance to a member’s picnic at the Museum and the members Annual Meeting and Luncheon. Please forward payment to renew your membership, or to join, to Dingmans Ferry-Delaware Township Historical Society, 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328.

Application forms for membership renewal or to initially join are required and available on our website.

We are working diligently to provide informative, educational and entertaining monthly programs that are open to the public free of charge. These productions are presented at the Delaware Township Municipal Building on a fluctuating schedule, either Thursday evenings or Sunday afternoons. The 2022 list of programs are as follows:

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THE DELAWARE (INDIANS) IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION BY FRANK SALVATI Frank will guide us through the part The Delaware played in the Revolutionary War.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 7:00PM

HOTELS OF DINGMANS FERRY BY FERD CRON Fred will enlighten us on the former resort Hotels of the area highlighting his family-owned Bellevue Hotel.

SUNDAY, MAY 15 2:00PM

THOMAS JEFFERSON BY JONATHAN KRUK Jonathan Kruk is a master story teller who was with us last fall and did a rendition of Sleepy Hollow. This presentation will be on Thomas Jefferson’s stand on independence, religious freedom and first portrayal.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 7:00PM

THE BATTLE ON MINISINK BY FRANK SALVATI The Battle of Minisink that occurred along the NY-PA border, will be examined and explored.

THURSDAY, JULY 21 7:00PM

DELAWARE VALLEY RAPTOR CENTER BIRDS OF PREY This program includes live birds of this area and information on their unique existence in our area. It will also include the Center’s part in their rescue and re-introduction to the wild. All age groups will enjoy this program!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 7:00PM

FAIRY TALES OF DINGMANS FERRY

BY JONATHAN KRUK Fine fun fairy tales and fables for children and adults, set in lovely Dingmans Ferry! Did you know the famed fabled Rabbit and Turtle race took place in Dingmans? Hans and Trudy got lost here years ago, found a Dutch cookie house and a crazy old lady too! Jack of the Beanstalk Giant adventure in England wound up in Dingmans Ferry! Kids will get these tales and will get to step into them too by acting them out! Fun for all ages. One not to miss!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 7:00PM

HISTORY OF DINGMANS FERRY BY TED PARSELL & TIM SINGLETON. Learn about life in Dingmans Ferry before the Tocks Island Project destroyed our Village.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 2:00PM

HISTORY OF LOCAL BOTTLES BY ED NIKLES Ed will be returning to further enlighten us about consumer bottles in the early years of this area.

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Sadly, we say goodbye to a valued member of the Society. Our friend and member, Suzie Dickerson, passed on January 24th of this year. Suzie was a long-time member of the Society and served as Corresponding Secretary in 2020. She will be sorely missed. Additional information about Suzie’s life can be found on the “MEMORY LANE” page of our website www.dingmansferryhistoricalsociety.org PAGE 5

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Lackawaxen Twp. Volunteer Ambulance Service (Dept. 21) 109 PA Rt. 590, Greeley, PA 570-685-4022 Greeley Fire Department (Dept. 23) 245 PA Rt. 590, Greeley, PA 570-685-7537 Bushkill Fire Company (Dept. 24) 124 Evergreen Dr., Lehman, PA - 570-588-6033 Blooming Grove Fire Dept.

(Dept. 25) 484 PA Rt. 739, Hawley, PA 570-775-7355 Dingman Twp. Fire Dept.

(Dept. 26) 680 Log Tavern Rd., Milford, PA - 570-686-3696 Central Fire Dept. (Dept. 27) 574 Westcolang Rd., Hawley, PA 570-685-7344 Delaware Twp. Fire Co. (Dept. 28) 131 Wilson Hill Rd., Dingmans Ferry, PA - 570-828-2223 Delaware Twp. Ambulance Corp. (Dept. 28) 135 Park Rd., Dingmans Ferry, PA - 570-828-2345 Hemlock Farms Fire & Rescue (Dept. 29) 1053 Hemlock Farms, Lords Valley, PA - 570-775-6447 Lackawaxen Fire Dept.

(Dept. 31) 116 Township Rd., Lackawaxen, PA 570-685-7330 Matamoras Borough Fire Dept. (Dept. 32) 506 Avenue Q, Matamoras, PA - 570-491-4154 Milford Fire Dept. (Dept. 33) 107 W. Catharine St., Milford, PA - 570-296-6121 Mill Rift Fire Dept. (Dept. 34) 139 Bluestone Blvd., Mill Rift, PA 570-491-4850 Promised Land Fire & Ambulance (Dept. 35) RR 390, Greentown, PA 570-676-3818

2022 - Are you Prepared?

by Matthew Light, Delaware Township Emergency Management Coordinator

We’re almost through the winter months here in Delaware Township but we still have the worst of winter to get through before spring temperatures and green foliage starts to emerge.

Hopefully we will see these events start to happen around mid to late April, but as we’ve seen before this can happen into mid-May. So far, we have been blessed with a somewhat mild winter which hasn’t taken too much a toll on utilizing resources for heat whether it is wood, oil or propane.

The year 2022 is turning out to be a difficult one, on an economic standpoint. There has been major price increases in food, an ongoing pandemic and issues with supply chains are just some of the largest

areas that have been affected.

These issues are directly related to Emergency Management and the level of preparedness for our residents. We don’t know what the future holds and should be starting to think about how these events will impact your everyday lives.

I’ve compiled a few items (but, by far not limited to) that we should all be thinking about when getting more prepared in not just economic woes but also in any emergency situation.

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Do you have a generator?

Do you periodically start the generator and do proper maintenance?

• Fuel. How much fuel do you have on hand? 15 gallons of fuel for a generator may last you a week but if gasoline is not available, how will you provide power for your family to heat / cool your house or other things like charge electronic devices?

3 days of food and water set aside for emergencies?

There is an array of freeze dried food available on the market with shelf lives of 25-30 years. I would look into purchasing some quite soon as I’ve seen local suppliers like Walmart sold out of these items for quite some time. Even Amazon has been difficult to obtain these meals. One other thing is these meals can be quite expensive at around $9 per meal and we can expect these items to increase in price. You can look at dehydrating food for long

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Other Items to Consider

• Solar Energy: There are

many manufactures online or local that offer backup generators that utilize a battery and solar panels that will even operate a small air conditioner. These devices have been going down in price and are much more affordable today, giving you the benefit of unlimited power without the need of gasoline and don’t make any noise.

• Cyber Threats to our

Infrastructure: There has always been a concern with our electrical infrastructure in the United States and it seems that these concerns have been increasing exponentially. We saw last year what happened with the colonial pipeline where fuel was not available for weeks; this could also happen with our electrical infrastructure.

With all these items to consider, it can sound like a lot of “gloom and doom” and you will see or experience a lot of fear tactics being pushed by the media. My advice is to not ignore some of these issues but to come up with some mitigation plans if these events ever occur. I never put all my eggs in one basket because you don’t want to go spend thousands of dollars on being prepared for an event that never happens but it would be a good idea to have some items on hand to mitigate the risks that follow with these events.

In closing, are you prepared for 2022?

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LIVING DELAWARE | SPRING 2022

Winter Safety Tips

by Delaware Township Fire Co.

Many people enjoy activities on frozen bodies of water.

No matter what activities you enjoy, you need to be aware of potentially lifesaving tips and tools.

Things to consider before you go out on frozen bodies of water.

All ice conditions vary from lake to lake and pond to pond Ice thickness as well as thinness change daily.

You can’t always tell the strength of ice simply by its look, its thickness, the temperature or whether or not it is covered with snow. None of these are indicators of the frozen body of water being safe.

Clear ice that has a bluish tint is the strongest.

Ice formed by melted and refrozen snow appears milky, and is very soft and weak.

Ice covered with snow always should be known as unsafe. The snow acts like an insulating blanket and slows the freezing process. Ice under the snow is thinner and weaker.

Snow can also warm up and melt existing ice due to the snow being warmer than the frozen waters.

If any slush is present on the ice, stay off! Slush ice is less than half as strong as clear ice which indicates that the ice is no longer freezing from the bottom.

Be extremely cautious when air temperatures have fluctuated.

A few warmer days may take several days to weaken the ice; however, when temperatures vary it causes the ice to thaw during the day and refreeze at night this makes the ice weak and spongy ice like this is very unsafe and should not be approached.

Despite your age make sure to always tell a responsible adult where you are going and what time to expect you back.

Relaying your plan can help save your life if something does happen to you on the ice.

It is not recommend taking a car or truck out onto the ice at any time. If you are walking out onto a frozen body of water with a group of people avoid walking on ice in a single file line, spread out and avoid standing together in one area.

uncontrollable shivering, or have any other ill effects that may be symptoms of hypothermia (the lifethreatening drop in the body’s core temperature).

There are some simple tools to add to the Never venture out alone without safety checklist. telling a responsible adult on shore your plans, wearing a life jacket and high visible colored clothing is highly suggested.

Bring a cell phone with you for emergency use.

Beware of large cracks or depressions in the ice and avoid those areas. Always keep in mind that ice does not form with uniform thickness on any body of water. Underwater springs and currents can wear thin spots on the ice.

In the event of EMERGENCY: If you happen to fall through the ice: Try to remain calm although you may be frightened.

Do not remove your winter clothing while in the water.

You may think that the heavy clothes would drag you down, but instead they can trap air to provide warmth and flotation.

This is considerably true with a snowsuit.

Turn in the water toward the direction you came from. That is most likely the strongest ice.

If you have ice picks dig them into the ice and while kicking your feet, pull yourself onto the surface by sliding forward on the ice. Roll yourself away from the area where weak ice may be.

Rolling on the ice will distribute your body weight and help to avoid breaking through again.

If you do fall into the water and are able to get out seek a sheltered area with heat, dry clothing and warm air. Be sure to drink non-alcoholic and non-caffeinated drinks.

Be sure to immediately call 911 and seek medical attention if you feel disoriented, have

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1. Ice cleats or creepers.

The ice cleats and creepers attach to boots and have adjustable straps. Some have rubber overshoes with metal teeth or spikes that provide great traction on slippery ice and help to prevent falls. Which can lead to serious injury.

2. A spud or ice chisel.

An ice spud is a longhandled blade that has a point on one side. You can use an ice chisel to punch a hole through the ice before you even step on it to check the thickness.

3. Ice safety picks.

Be sure to bring two ice picks and wear them around your neck so that they are within quick reach and are easily accessible.

The ice picks can be stuck into the ice and then used to pull yourself back out if you happen to fall through.

4. Floating rescue rope.

Always be sure you have a floating rescue rope with you and keep the rope in an easily accessible location.

If someone falls through, you may be able to assist by throwing the rope from a safe distance. If you happen to fall through, throw one end of the floating rope to any person who is nearby to rescue you.

Preach, Reach, Throw, Go Preach - Yell loudly to the victim to reassure them that help is on the way.

Reach - If you can safely reach the victim from shore, extend an object such as a rope, tree branch, jumper cables, or ladder to them. If the person starts to pull you in, release your grip on the object and start over.

Throw - From shore, toss one end of a rope or something that will float to the victim. Have them tie the rope around themselves before they are too weakened by the cold to grasp it.

Go - If the situation is too dangerous for you to perform a rescue, do not go out onto the ice.

Call 911 for help.

Untrained rescuers can become victims themselves.

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What if Someone Else Falls In? First, call 911 for help if you or someone nearby has a phone.

Although it may be hard to, resist the urge to run up to the edge of the hole where the victim fell in. This would most likely result in two victims in the water.

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Delaware Township Vol. Ambulance Corps

Annual Easter Plant & Bake Sale -

Please join us for our 2022 Easter Plant & Bake Sale!

In addition to hundreds of beautiful plants and delicious baked goods, there will be raffles, including a 50/50 drawing.

Friday, April 15th Saturday, April 16th

12pm to 7pm 10am to 4pm

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DTVAC to Hold Plant & Bake Sale Beautiful Plants & Delicious Treats for a Great Cause!

DINGMANS FERRY PA — Delaware Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps (DTVAC) will hold their Annual Easter Plant and Bake Sale Fundraiser on Friday, April 15th from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm and on Saturday, April 16th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at their ambulance station on Park Road in Dingmans Ferry. There will be hundreds of beautiful plants to choose from and delicious homemade baked goods including cakes, pies, cupcakes, and cookies. A 50/50 raffle will be available for you to take your chance on. Plants are available on a first-come-first-serve basis so the ambulance squad members recommend you stop in early for the best selection.

Also during the Easter Holiday weekend, DTVAC volunteers will be participating in their annual Easter Weekend Coin Toss at the Dingmans Bridge on Route 739.

Motorists are asked to use caution in the area. All proceeds from both events will be used to purchase emergency medical equipment. Delaware Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a non-profit organization that provides emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of Delaware Township, Pike County, and the surrounding areas. For more information contact the ambulance building at (570) 828-2345 or email info@dtvac.org.

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LEGISLATURE

News from Representative Rosemary Brown

News from Senator Lisa Baker

Virtual Veteran Town Hall Series

Senate Passes Legislation to Aid in the Search for Missing Persons

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has announced a Virtual Veteran Town Hall Series.

The Pennsylvania Senate has approved House Bill 930, by a vote of 42 to 7. Under the proposal, Pennsylvania would become the 11th state for law enforcement to collect and submit DNA samples of missing persons or unidentified remains through a secure database, to the Pennsylvania State Police, and then to be shared with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS).

Like the sponsors of House Bill 930, there have been several families in my district over the years, who I have met with regarding their lost loved ones. The families of Shelva Rafte and Phylicia Thomas have become advocates for missing persons. Nearly seven years ago, two sisters of Shelva, Joanne Decker and Shirley Masters, took their pain and channeled it into helping others, through the creation of ‘Lead Me Home Today’, a non-profit organization. When a loved one vanishes, be it family, friend, co-worker, or neighbor, it creates an unimaginable void. The harsh reality is that 600,000 people go missing each year, and while most people return home, many tragically do not.

Thanks to technological advances in the world of criminal justice and investigation, law enforcement and investigators are able to increase their success of finding fugitives, keeping tabs on wrongdoers, and shining new light on old crimes. The legislation that we are advancing will help to provide law enforcement with a secure and necessary tool, while also giving hope to the numerous families and friends who want and deserve answers.

The series will provide the Commonwealth’s nearly 800,000 veterans with a convenient platform to learn and ask questions about programs and benefits earned through their military service.

Dates, times and topics are as follows: March 16, 5-6:30 p.m. ...........Veteran Suicide Prevention May 18, 5-6:30 p.m. .................... Serving Older Veterans July 13, 5-6:30 p.m. ����������������������������������� Resources for Homeless Veterans September 14, 5-6:30 p.m. ������������Transportation Issues Facing Veterans November 2, 5-6:30 p.m. ������������ Honoring Veterans for Their Service and Sacrifice

Senate Passes Package to Strengthen Cybersecurity, Protect Victims of Data Breaches

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters live during the WebEx through the chat feature.

The Senate approved a package of bills this week to improve cybersecurity in Pennsylvania and require timely notifications to citizens of government data breaches. The bills were sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.

Two weeks prior to each town hall, the WebEx link will be available by visiting DMVA’s website (https://bit. ly/34HvHtm), Twitter (https://twitter.com/PADMVA) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/padmva).

Senate Bill 482 consolidates administration and management of the Commonwealth’s information technology operations under a new Office of Information Technology.

The measure would replace the current, uncoordinated approach that led to cases of costly mismanagement, including delayed implementation of a statewide police radio system and bungled upgrades to Unemployment Compensation Call Centers. Other problems included data breaches experienced by the departments of Human Services, Corrections, and Education, which exposed the names and personal information of thousands of individuals, including citizens and state employees.

Senate Bill 726 ensures Commonwealth agencies have strong safeguards in place to discourage, combat and recover from ransomware attacks.

Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until money is paid. Senate Bill 726 would set state penalties for the possession, use, or threatened use of ransomware and prohibit state agencies from paying ransom.

When data breaches do occur, Senate Bill 696 would require state and local governments to notify potential victims within seven days. The requirement applies to any state agency, county, school district, municipality or third-party vendor experiencing a breach.

Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy at Fort Indiantown Gap, Lebanon County, is now accepting applications for its first-ever cadet class.

The 22-week residential academy is open to Pennsylvania students, ages 16 to 18 years old, who may need more discipline or are falling behind in school.

It’s intended to give teens a second chance to learn leadership, self-discipline and finish their education.

Its first semester is planned for July. Parents and students have to volunteer to come.

Transition to 5G Service Will Cause 3G Cell Phones to Stop Operating in 2022

The KSCA is a joint effort between the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the National Guard Bureau in consultation with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Residents with older cell phones are being urged by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Pennsylvania State Police to prepare for the phase-out of 3G cellular networks and service, which could come as early as next month.

Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund

If your mobile phone is more than a few years old, you may need to upgrade your device before your provider shuts down its 3G network and you lose service – including the ability to call 911.

You should contact your cellular service provider to determine if your devices are compliant to ensure you don’t lose connectivity.

The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund, or PAHAF, is a housing-related program funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to assist Pennsylvania homeowners facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic that began after January 21, 2020, (including a hardship that began before January 21, 2020, and continued after that date). The program will provide financial assistance to homeowners for qualified mortgage and housing-related expenses to avoid delinquency, default, foreclosure, or displacement.

Please call 888-987-2423 or go to pahaf.org.

The nation’s three major wireless carriers (AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile) have announced plans to shut down their 3G networks to accommodate more advanced services, including 5G, as early as February. That will cause many older phones to be unable to make or receive calls and text messages or use data services. It could also affect other devices that rely on 3G connectivity, such as medical alert devices, tablets, smart watches, home security systems, and in-vehicle safety, security and roadside assistance systems.

Low-income individuals concerned their 911-only phones will no longer be supported can apply for service through the Federal Communications Commission’s Lifeline program.

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2022 Bulk Dump Disposal Days The Delaware Township Bulk Disposal will be open the first and third Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the Spring, Summer and Fall.

Bulk will only be available the first Saturday of the month during the winter months.

March 19, 2022 April 2, 2022 and April 16, 2022 May 7, 2022 and May 21, 2022 June 4, 2022 and June 18, 2022

August 6, 2022 and August 20, 2022 September 3, 2022 and September 17, 2022 October 1, 2022 and October 15, 2022 November 5, 2022

July 2, 2022 and July 16, 2022

December 3, 2022

BULK DISPOSAL ITEMS In an effort to relieve the pressures of storing unwanted bulk items on your property, Delaware Township has initiated a program to meet the needs of our residents. You may bring your unwanted bulk items the First and Third Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to the recycling station located at 145 Wilson Hill Road (behind the ball field #4). You may pay by cash or check. Checks are to be made payable to “Delaware Township.” NO TRAILERS ALLOWED.

ITEMS FOR DISPOSAL Steel, Aluminum, Propane Tanks, Washers, Dryers, Heaters, Sofas, Chairs, Etc….We also provide an area to dispose of branches, leaves and other mulch products.

WE CANNOT ACCEPT items that contain FREON such as motor vehicle air conditioners, household refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners, water coolers, vending machines, icemakers, and dehumidifiers.

As of January 24, 2013, THE TOWNSHIP CANNOT ACCEPT ELECTRONIC DEVICES such as desktop and laptop computers, monitors and peripherals including printers, keyboards and mouses, and tablets like iPads and Kindles, as well as televisions with viewable screens larger than four inches. The devices contain potentially hazardous heavy metals that make landfilling undesirable and potentially dangerous to the environment.

As of January 28, 2015, THE TOWNSHIP WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT TIRES (with or without rims) AND BATTERIES. As of January 14, 2021, costs for bulk disposal have changed, please the see chart below:

COST Auto Trunk Load.............................................................$15.00 Mini Van/SUV.................................................................. $30.00 Small Pick Up Truck...................................................... $55.00 Pick Up Truck.................................................................. $80.00 Appliances...............................................................$15.00 each NO TRAILERS ALLOWED

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Ordinance 802 Establishing the Regulation of Short-Term Rentals, Transient Use of Residential Property in Delaware Township On February 23, 2022, the Delaware Township Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance 802 which establishes the regulation of Short-Term Rentals and transient use of residential property in Delaware Township.

with the provisions of this ordinance and the failure of an owner, agency, managing agency, local contact person, or renting occupants to comply with the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed noncompliance by the owner.

certified mail. In addition, the Zoning Officer shall revoke, or deny any application to renew a Short-Term Rental or transient use of residential property license for one uncured or repeated violation in any rolling twelve calendar month period.

Purpose

License

The purpose of this Ordinance is to regulate the use of ShortTerm Rentals, and transient uses as well as maintain the rural character of the Township which attracts residents, homeowners, and visitors.

The ordinance sets forth standards to comply with the ordinance and the issuance of a permit. A separate shortterm rental or transient use of residential property license is required for each dwelling unit; for two-family or multifamily dwellings, a separate license shall be required for each dwelling unit being rented as a short-term rental or transient use of residential property. The license will be effective for one year and must be renewed annually.

For a complete copy of Ordinance 802, please contact the Township Office at (570) 828-2347 or check out the township website at www. delawaretownshippa.gov as the above information is merely a summary of the adopted ordinance. Further information regarding the application process and fees will be set by the Board of Supervisors.

Definitions As per the Ordinance, a short-term rental is defined as any dwelling unit within a residential dwelling structure rented for overnight lodging for a period of not less than one day and not more than thirty days. Transient use of residential property is defined as the use, by any person, of residential property or housing unit for a bed and breakfast, hostel, inn, lodging, motel, resort, recreational vehicle, or other transient lodging uses where the term of occupancy, possession, or tenancy of the property by the person entitled to such occupancy, possession, or tenancy is, except as provided herein, for not less than one not more than thirty consecutive calendar days.

Scope The provisions of the ordinance shall apply to all residential dwelling units, conversions of nonresidential structures to residential dwellings, and all existing premises within the Township.

However, Short-Term Rentals, and/or transient use shall only be permitted in the rural residential zone, commercial zone, quarry zone and parkland zone. The owner of the subject property shall be responsible for compliance

Fee There will be a license fee payable to the Township upon filing of the Short-Term Rental or transient use of residential property license application.

Enforcement Enforcement of the ordinance shall be conducted by the Township Zoning Officer and Building Code Official through inspections, reports and notices of violation.

Inspection All short-term rentals or transient use of residential property shall be subject to inspection by the Zoning Officer and/or Building Code Official to verify the application information, renewal and/or operating requirements.

Violation If it appears to an Enforcement Officer that violation exists or has occurred, the Enforcement Officer shall send a written notice of violation to the owner by personal delivery or by both United States First Class and

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EVENTS & NOTICES Board of Supervisors Meetings Notice is hereby given that the meetings for the Delaware Township Board of Supervisors for 2022 will be on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Wednesday of each month on the following dates: March 9th and 23rd

July 13th and 27th

April 13th and 27th

August 10th and 24th

May 11th and 25th

September 14th and 28th

June 8th and 22nd

October 12th and 26th

November and December meetings ONLY will be on the first and third Wednesday of each month on the following dates: November 2nd and November 16th

Vacancies NOTICE is hereby given that the Delaware Township Board of Supervisors will accept letters of interest for vacancies on the Planning Commission and the Building Hearing Board. The Planning Commission meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.; and the Building Hearing Board meet on an as needed basis. These positions are volunteer, and appointment will become effective immediately. Residency in Delaware Township is required. Please send letters of interest and brief background information by email to dtbos@ptd.net or by mail to Delaware Township, 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328.

Delaware Township Annual Easter Event

December 7th and December 21st All meetings to be held at the Delaware Township Municipal Building, located at 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328. Workshops will begin at 6:00 p.m. and regular meetings at 7:00 p.m.

planning commission meetings The Delaware Township Planning Commission will hold regularly scheduled meetings on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m.; with workshops on the fourth (4th) Tuesday on an as needed basis. These meetings will be held at the Delaware Township Municipal Building, located

Saturday April 9, 2022 9AM – 12PM 116 Wilson Hill Rd, Township Building For more info email: recreation@delawaretownshippa.gov Free: Pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice

at 116 Wilson Hill Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328.

Delaware Township Mailbox Policy Damage to mailboxes and/or posts from snow thrown from the snowplow is not the township’s responsibility. Property owners have the sole responsibility for the repair or replacement of the mailbox and post in the event the snow cast from the plow is the cause of the damage.

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DIG DELAWARE We Built It, Won’t You Come? continued from page 1

This name commemorates both the rich agricultural history of the township and the pioneering spirit of its early settlers.

When the community garden was planned and fenced in 2002, it consisted of three large, perennial flower beds. Few plants were purchased at that time with most of the plants donated from private landscapes in the area. A handful of volunteers planted, cared for and maintained the beds. Then, one very experienced grower of organic vegetables asked to use a small area to grow her own vegetables because her property was shady and rocky.

After a successful season and abundant harvest, two others caught her enthusiasm and divided small parcels of their own. This interest in gardening

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coincided with the desire of many to have an organic source of their favorite vegetables.

An avalanche of requests for plots prompted the need for additional space. A state grant was secured to fence an upper garden area and to supply the group with a storage shed. The Community Garden’s location is ideal because of its full sun, fence, water and workable soil.

So from two vegetables gardeners with starter plots, the garden has grown to about twenty gardeners responsible for twenty-three plots and three perennial flower beds. The monthly workdays are scheduled from April through October to maintain the three original flower beds. Dividing plants, weeding, deadheading, clipping invasive vines, mowing and weed whacking are the major tasks. We are supported

by a nominal dues for each plot in addition to the Delaware Township Supervisors and the Road Master and his crew who assist with the water supply and heavy maintenance chores.

We invite visitors to the garden and welcome questions about the established perennials and organic vegetable gardening. You can find us working either on the Saturday workdays or on our own throughout the week. Our plantings include daylilies, phlox, catmint, hyssop, hollyhocks, oregano, mint, ajuga, obedient plant and milkweed to name a few. The individual gardeners are proud to show their tomatoes, peppers, leeks, onions, garlic, pole beans, sweet potatoes, cabbage, lettuce, chard and kale.

evolved where hints, tips, and gardening practices are shared along with abundant harvests.

Spending time at the garden is a great way to get exercise and to enjoy the outdoors. Often spotted are hummingbirds, bluebirds, tree swallows, orioles and the occasional hawk or bald eagle soaring overhead.

So come! You are invited to visit the Smith-Harker Community Garden. Come experience one of the most beautiful and peaceful parts of Delaware Township. For further information contact Carol at carolpadalino@aol.com or Jane at jane-brennan@hotmail.com.

As the name implies, a community of gardeners has

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PARKS & REC

important contacts for seniors From the Pike County Area Agency on Aging MEDICARE PLANS AVAILABLE www.medicare.gov Call APPRISE at 800-783-7067 Call Medicare at 800-633-4227 or 877-486-248 (TTY) Or call us at 570-775-5550 for appt. to assist you.

PIKE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION Hours 7:30am-4:00pm 570-296-3408 or 866-681-4947 DO NOT CALL REGISTRY If you want to stop those nagging calls from solicitors you can place your phone number on the Do Not Call registry by calling 888-382-1222 or go online to www. donotcall.gov

Brandwein Field Trip: Search for Eagles Sunday February 13, 2022

The season’s third Brandwein Field Trip, Search for Eagles took place in the Delaware Valley Sunday February 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The temperature at the start was 28 degrees and at the finish 23 degrees. It was a cloudy overcast day with three inches of snow on the ground and intermittent snow flurries throughout the search. We began by watching feeder birds at PEEC. Two participants, wearing face covering and social distancing logged 145 miles in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Upper Delaware Scenic River from PEEC to the Bushkill Access and the trip’s conclusion at the headwaters of the Lackawaxen River.

Jack Padalino, president emeritus of the Brandwein Institute and PEEC a partner with the National Park Service, led the search that included seeing 38 species of birds: 29 bald eagles (24 adults and 5 juveniles,) 5 red-tailed hawks, 1 red-shouldered hawk, and 4 common ravens. Previous Search for Eagles Reports are on the Brandwein website: www.brandwein.org.

As we pulled into the parking lot at Heller’s Farm our first adult bald eagle was sighted perched high on the ridge. A juvenile eagle flew from the river to south of the shale bank near Tom’s Creek. We watched as it perch. Our first red-tailed hawk was seen flying over Little Egypt Road. While we were parked at the Bushkill Access we spotted three bald eagles flying down river. Two adult bald eagles perched along the river on the Jersey side opposite the Access. An additional bald eagle was sighted on a perch further down river in the distance. Our sixth and seventh bald eagles were spotted flying above the Delaware. We saw the next perched adult bald eagle as we traveled north on route 209. There were no eagles at the Dingmans Access or at Dingmans cemetery; however an adult eagle was perched at Adam’s Creek then took flight toward the river. No eagle at the Route 209 mile marker 16 nest.

At the shale pit nest near mile marker 17 an eagle was perched high on the ridge. No luck at Milford Beach; however, as we crossed the Sawkill we spotted a perched adult eagle in a pine tree above the Callahan House, the former Brandwein Institute office. It was joined by another

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eagle that flew by. From river road we spotted an subadult bald eagle perched on the Jersey side of river across from us.

We checked the nest near the Pierce House and noted that the nest was enlarged. Two adult eagles were in flight behind the Delaware Valley High School.

No luck at the Riverview Camp Ground overlook.

We added a pit stop at the PA Welcome Center.

From the Laurel Grove Cemetery overlook above the tri-states monument is where we spotted two perched adult eagles on the Jersey side as well as two flying up river. We checked the nest - no activity.

Back at the Delaware north of Port Jervis opposite the Kolmar facility two adult eagles were perched in the same tree on the PA side.

By noon we were at the Hawks Nest historical marker.

Checked the whitewash on the cliff for the peregrine falcon. It was not there.

From the Indian Head Canoe livery station we located the nest on the PA side of the river.

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Call their helpline at 877-727-7529 PIKE COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING Blooming Grove - 570-775-5550 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Dingmans Center - 570-828-7812 Hours: Tues & Fri 9am-3pm Lackawaxen/Shohola 570-685-7808 Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs 9am-2pm Milford - 570-832-1929 Hours: Wed & Fri 1am-3pm We spotted an adult bald eagle further up river on the PA side.

One adult eagle in flight at Pond Eddy.

We continued to the Mongaup Falls Observation Blind.

We checked the nest along Plank Road. No eagles at the Rio Reservoir Dam. We added red-shouldered hawk at Knight Road. It is rare that we do no see eagles on the MongaupRio loop.

We returned to the Delaware and traveled up river to the nest site 200 yards from the Mill Rift Bridge. We were able to relocate the nest and find a perched eagle near it. No eagles at the Barryville-Shohola nest.

By the time we reached the confluence of the Lackawaxen and the Delaware we had observed 23 bald eagles. While at the Zane Grey observation area four additional eagles presented themselves.

We added three adult bald eagles along the Lackawaxen after we crossed the bridge. An adult was perched near Church Road, another in the vicinity of Appert Road and the third near the nest at Field Bend Road.

We concluded our field trip at 3:30 p.m.

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20, Milford, PA - just south of the Milford Bridge WEATHER PERMITTING. Dress warmly, bring binoculars, field guides, and a lunch.

THERE IS NO CHARGE

Pileated Woodpecker Blue Jay American Crow Common Raven Tufted Titmouse Black-capped Chickadee White-breasted Nuthatch

Brown Creeper Carolina Wren Eastern Bluebird American Robin Gray Catbird European Starling Cedar Waxwing

Song Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Purple Finch American Goldfinch Dark-eyed Junco Northern Cardinal House Sparrow

An Eagle identification field guide and a “Search for Eagles” hand-out will be provided for participants by the Paul F-Brandwein Institute.

Future Searches for Eagles: Sunday February 13 and March 6 & 13, 2022 TO PARTICIPATE IN A SEARCH FOR EAGLES FIELD TRIP PHONE: 845.325.0536 or eMail: jackpeec@aol.com and leave a message to indicate on which search you plan to participate and where you will join us: 8:00 a.m. at the PEEC parking lot OR 10:00 a.m. at the DWGNRA North Entrance Parking Area, Route 209 South near mile marker

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Birds seen on Search for Eagles Canada Goose American Black Duck Mallard Bufflehead Hooded Merganser Common Merganser Bald Eagle Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Ring-billed Gull Red-bellied Woodpecker Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Downy Woodpecker Hairy Woodpecker Northern Flicker

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