LACKAWAXEN, PA — October 20th’s meeting of the Lackawaxen Township Board of Supervisors hosted a special guest in the person of Becky Ryman. Ryman was there as a representative of the Greater Pike Community Foundation. The foundation has existed for two years and is a philanthropic organization, donating funds to worthwhile causes in Pike County.

This foundation was started by the Ryman family. They are longtime residents of the county and owners of LP Cylinder located in Shohola Township. The foundation is headed by a 10-member board of directors, the chair of which is Jim

Pedranti. Among the donations made was one for $1,000 to Rohman Park in Shohola last year.

This year’s recipient was the Karen Ann Quinlan Foundation, which is a hospice and home nursing organization that has served the area for over a decade. The organization bestows grants, awards and scholarships, depending on the need. The board meets monthly and all information regarding the organization can be found at www.greaterpike.org. Over its history, it has collected $32,000.

Also at the meeting an amendment to the township’s Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act (LERTA) ordinance was approved, extending the length of time it applies to 10 years. LERTA, which has also been adopted by several neighboring townships and municipalities, gives new businesses an incentive to locate to the area by offering tax breaks for a predetermined length of time.

The Greeley Fire Department is to be reinstated into the Lackawaxen Fire Commission. To be a member of this commission, the department must meet certain requirements, which it is in the process of doing.

In other news, there have been no bids as of yet for a Ford F550 that has been put up for sale by the township. It will be available for bidding for one more month. Anyone interested should contact the township offices.