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Blakeslee Community Center had a great night with a packed house at their recent Valentines-themed community dinner. Kids from 2 to 82 enjoyed food, fellowship and music. The Center is hoping to start having monthly open mic nights, game nights, and other monthly events/ activities. They are always looking for new members and volunteers who have new ideas to help build a stronger community. Next up is an arts and crafts fair on Sunday, February 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See more on page 5. Photos courtesy Patrick Simonik

Many appointments at Mt. Pocono council meeting by Patrick Albano At the February 6 monthly meeting, Mt Pocono Borough Council had over a dozen motions to consider. Rich Gannon, who works with the fire department, was appointed Co-emergency Management Coordinator and Borough Manager Marrissa Duffy as Deputy Emergency Coordinator. Emergency management handles floods, snow removal and safety equipment. There

was discussion that Paradise Township is willing to share responsibilities and costs in emergency management with the borough. Council appointed Ella Santiago and Eddie Gonz to the Safety Commission and reappointed Jodi Bohdal. Gonz, a ten-year resident of the borough, works in trucking and is an Army veteran. President Don Struckle asked Gonz what he would like to see happening in the Borough with Gonz

replying, “Safety and informative signs and more visibility on traffic speeds.” A motion to reappoint Joe Simeone and Erin Melbert to the Parks and Recreation Commission also passed. Council appointed Greg Melbert to the Planning Commission and Christine Farrugia to Mt Pocono’s Municipal Authority. Mayor Randy Altemose discussed a motion regarding an amendment to the Pocono Mountain Regional

Police agreement about how Tobyhanna Township names its representatives. Altemose stated, “there is a concern that a majority on the Police Commission might not be elected officials.” The solicitor expressed concerns “that non-elected officials could be careless when spending dollars,” and a motion not to approve the amendment passed. Other motions approved included the Joseph Battisto Clean Up date, which will

coincide with Pick Up the Poconos in April. The Zoning Board downsized from five members to three primarily because of an inability in the past to reach a quorum on decisions. The board also received three bids from companies on network support with Underdog winning the bid. The final motion concerned a Newland LERTA proposal, and a retaining See MT. POCONO, page 2

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wall. LERTA is a tax abatement program created by the Commonwealth on construction improvements. Altemose stated “LERTA gives a tenant [a tax break to provide] start up dollars, however there is little to no support for any LERTA in Mount Pocono.” Altemose noted “The original developer did not get a LERTA in place and Newland did not do its due diligence.” Councilwoman Debra Fulton added, “there are no residents in favor of this because dollars are not going into their pockets.”

The board voted no on adopting a LERTA for this property. The Board did give conditional approval on Newland’s retaining wall request with stipulation to meet with engineers to approve the number of trees and for the building to blend in with the landscape. Struckle gave updates on borough accomplishments for 2023, and his hopes for 2024. These included $771K funding for projects in 2023, improved roads, the dog park, LED signs and the free library. Struckle added, “There are also grants for infrastructure.” Treasurer Daniel Hewitt reported bills for January of $229,125.61.

Local Fire, EMS Companies awarded grants Eight fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 176th Legislative District were collectively awarded more than $116,000 in funding support through the 2023-24 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Rep. Jack Rader announced. “I am pleased we are able to provide these badly needed state grants to our local fire and ambulance companies so they can continue their lifesaving services to communities in the 176th Legislative District,” said Rader.

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The ongoing funding program was created by the General Assembly. All grants are generated from slot machine gaming proceeds, and not General Fund tax revenue. Plateau grants are: Pocono Mountain Regional EMS - $14,995. Pocono Summit Volunteer Fire Company - $14,423. Tobyhanna Township Bureau of Fire-Station 44 $13,256. Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Company $13,256. Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, or reduction of existing debt. The program is administered by the PA Emergency Management Agency with the application process handled through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC).

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PMSB presentation: A in STEAM stands for Arts by Patrick Albano Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Robison opened the Pocono Mountain School District meeting on February 7 noting “February 6 is the one hundredth day of school.” West Junior High School students recycled soda tabs and donated proceeds to Ronald McDonald House. Clear Run Intermediate School held a PTO movie night with over 200 attendees, and Swiftwater Elementary implemented “Deputy for a Day.” Kindergarten and first grade students stressed school safety and were allowed to ride the elevator with officer Joe lollypop. Robison concluded,

“February is National Children’s Dental Health Month.” Amy Buffington, Director of Humanities, presented “Full STEAM ahead in Music” with Sarah Williams. The A in STEAM stands for the Arts with vocal pathways using science in music. Buffington mentioned how sixth grade intermediate music students use Chrome music labs and computers to learn how instruments work. High School students take classes in video, music production, theater arts and graphic design. Director Ronald Byrd asked, “How many students are enrolled in the music program?” and was told 150. Director Chris Grape-Garvey asked about scholarships

for instruments, and why there was no string or orchestra program, and was told that COVID hit the music program hard. Byrd asked about a timeframe to introduce a strings program, mentioning a pilot program of eight students is in the works. Executive Directors from Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 and Monroe County Technical Institute gave updates on their operating budgets for 2024. Colonial saw increased amounts for autistic support and early intervention. MCTI saw a 1.4% increase in their operating budget vs. 2023. There was a 3-D visual presentation of a 9K square foot MCTI building with construction beginning

sometime this year. Additionally, the Board was shown a storage building built by MCTI computer students from the ground up. The Board also approved the 2024 Summer School Proposal.

One final mention from the superintendent was the hiring of a new Cardinals football varsity coach for the district and the East all girls wrestling team, a first for the district.

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PHLT marking land preserved in the Poconos by Lori R. Cooper Have you noticed the signs, “This land protected forever”? Pocono Heritage Land Trust has begun placing the signs throughout Monroe County and the surrounding area. Over 500 acres of land at six Preserves owned by PHLT will have the signs put up. PHLT applied for a grant from the organization One For Nature and received matching funds for signs and kiosks at the preserves. One For Nature raises funds to support public enjoyment of our natural habitats, trails, streams and parks in Monroe County. According to their website, “PHLT is committed to protecting the outstanding natural places of the Pocono Mountains for the benefit of our community and future generations. PHLT works cooperatively with landowners and local government to preserve land with environmental, scenic or recreational value…The trust accepts responsibility for managing and protecting the land in perpetuity.” Four hundred and seventeen acres of land surrounding the Jonas Nature Preserve in three different areas was acquired by PHLT in 2010. Jonas Creek runs through the property so it’s a good spot for fishing. In addition to the trails you can enjoy 160 species of birds and cold water springs. This preserve is located at 739 Rainbow Terrace in Effort. Last year PHLT acquired the Robert Mader Preserve

in Pocono Township. This is not open to the public yet but will be once a parking lot is built next year. The other preserves include Rail Gap Pocono Creek Preserve in Bartonsville, which got its name as it was a railway until a flood blew the bridge out. From 1893-1930 the Wilkes BarreEastern Railroad transported coal and ice. The 61.5 acre preserve, acquired in 2020, is located at 3555 Shafers School Rd. in Strousburg and has Class A trout waters. In the spring wildflowers and Rhododendron can be enjoyed. The Glen Run Preserve is located at 740 Bangor Mountain Rd. in Stroudsburg and is 182 acres. Climb the Godfrey Ridge Overlook for a view of the borough below or hike or bike the 4 miles of trails. Pomeroy McMichael Creek Preserve is located at 675 Hickory Valley Rd. in Stroudsburg. One For Nature recently added a bike pump near the kiosk here. It was 40 years in the making and three generations of Pomeroys who owned the property which PHLT opened to the public June 5, 2022. You can walk along the creek at this 70-acre preserve. There are wetlands, Hemlock woods, limestone cliffs and fishing. The 400-acre Kurmes Preserve, acquired in 2005, is bisected by Route 940 in Paradise Township. As neither access is on the main road this is a spot people often miss enjoying. North parking is at 355 Devils Hole Rd., Cresco. The

Preserve has vernal pools which appear only midFebruary through April. This provides an important habitat and breeding ground for a variety of frogs, salamanders and invertebrates.

Linda Troutman, Executive Director of PHLT, noted, “Where we are in the Poconos there is beautiful unspoiled land and PHLT is here to protect it. We need a habitat for wildlife to live, a place for people to recreate and protect

the water quality.” The beauty of this land is protected forever for all of us. Take the opportunity to go out and explore these Preserves knowing that thanks to PHLT this land will be there for generations to come.

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Maple Sugaring Programs offered Each year the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center conducts tours of its Maple Sugaring site in Marshalls Creek in February and March for schools, scouts, homeschoolers, and other interested groups. Maple sugaring has been going on in our area for hundreds of years. Two-hour tours include stops at stations providing information on the history of maple sugaring, which dates back to the Native Americans, the evaporating process that we use today, and the opportunity to tap a maple tree whose sap will be used in the 2023 maple syrup production. Also shown are methods of collecting maple sap, and

finally, the cooking process that produces the sweet maple syrup. Dates this year for organized groups (including students, scouts and any organization) are Monday, February 26 through Friday, March 8. Call 570-629-3061 to schedule. Cost is $5/per participant and scheduling is done on a first-come, firstserve basis. Scout Programs may be scheduled during public day programs on March 2 or March 9, scheduled between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and are open to any level of scouts and their families. Cost is $6/adult, $4/scouts and children under 12. Registration is required for your group to reserve a spot

by Wednesday, February 21. The program is held on the Delaware State Forest’s Meesing Outdoor Site on Creek Road approximately 5.5 miles north of Marshalls Creek. From I-80 take the Marshalls Creek Exit (exit #309) onto Rt. 209 North toward Marshalls Creek. Upon approaching the roundabout follow signs for Business Route 209 and Marshalls Creek. At the next traffic light after the roundabout, turn right and immediately get in the left turning lane. At this light turn left, and, immediately, after crossing the bridge take left fork onto Creek Road. Proceed approximately 5.5 miles and look for signs on right.

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Police Beat 2-8, 12:30 p.m., the driver of a Chevy Cobalt sped off the ramp from the Turnpike, onto Route 903 where they hit the rearend of a Lincoln SUV that was just traveling through. The Cobalt’s front end was damaged, while the Lincoln had minor damage to its rear. No one was hurt. The Cobalt was towed. The Lincoln went on its way. The driver of the Cobalt was given a warning. 2-7, 5:29 p.m., a Saylorsburg driver entering the Route 209/ Route 115 intersection in his Camry

clipped a Lehighton driver’s Ford Fusion that had stopped ahead of his. There was minor damage to both vehicles — no injuries. The Camry driver was sent along by PSP with a ticket for following too closely. 2-5, just after 9 p.m., a 16 y/o driver lost control of his ’22 Honda Accord at a curve on Rodenbach Lane in Brodheadsville and went off the road, hitting a utility pole, knocking it over and continuing on to hit a second utility pole — stopping there. All

PMEHS winner of Paint the Plow Contest in Monroe County In connection with Winter Driving Awareness Week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is pleased to announce the Monroe County winners of the Paint the Plow safety outreach contest. Paint the Plow is a statewide outreach aimed at promoting winter driving safety and fostering appreciation for high school art programs and student creativity. Students are invited to paint a plow blade with an original design based on a provided theme. Pocono Mountain East High School won the “Fan Favorite” award, which was determined by online voting through www.penndot. pa.gov/PaintthePlow.

The plow depicts the four seasons and the high school mascot with a seatbelt to convey this year’s theme “Seat belts are always in season.” Members of the public were invited to vote for their favorite plow from six area high schools that entered in this year’s regional contest. Votes were accepted from January 8 to 15, 2024. During the winter weather season, the painted blades are used to maintain stateowned roadways. Statewide, more than 80 schools participated in Paint the Plow and nearly 29,000 votes were cast. Photos of all the plows can be viewed on the PennDOT’s Paint the Plow website.

by Seth Isenberg four people in the car, he and three girls, were taken to the hospital for medical treatment of minor injuries. A Kunkletown 16 y/o was charged with possession of two vape pens with THC liquid at the Pleasant Valley High School on 1-24. Charges were filed in Juvenile Court. The Tractor Supply store in Brodheadsville, and the N.J. owner of a local home were cited for having multiple false alarms during the past year.

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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 local alerts on X. PennDOT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes workforce diversity. Find a list of open opportunities by visiting the Commonwealth employment site and apply today.

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Seth’s Sightings White space — which was all there was to see early Tuesday morning as the snowstorm came through. It was a sneaky Nor’easter, hiding its intentions until the last moment. We thought it

would leave about six inches to the west, and 10 or so to the east as we turned in on Monday around midnight. By then we were seeing the beginning snowflakes of the storm. By the mid-morning

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Tuesday, there was near a foot covering the ground, cars, etc. The weather broke about 10 a.m., so I went out to shovel a path from our front door — in case there was

mail. There was. I then went out back to shovel to the garage, and later went out to clear away snow from one of our cars (quite a job digging through the snowbank, and also clearing the car itself — not too bad for this middle-aged man). Ruth and I worked on The Journal-Herald, and also the Journal of Penn-Kidder at home until mid-afternoon, then at the office in White Haven. There, I chose to dig a path through the snowbank as footing through the snowpack risked toppling me. Let us know how much snow you received. As for sightings, due to being down with colds, we did not get out much last week. We watched the Super Bowl on our computer at home. The game was a bit dull through the first half, and sadly, none of the ads got an “oh wow” from us. Usher’s performance would have been more fun if we knew all his special guests. The game got to rock and rolling in the second half. As a fan of big receivers who block and catch, Travis Kelce’s second half was a big deal. With rest of the receiver corps back in the game, QB Patrick Mahomes began to move his offense. In the end, with the help of a blocked extra point kick, he got the tie to trigger overtime, and then on the Chief’s turn to score, he made the winning throw…touchdown, game over. We enjoyed the postgame comments, and all the happiness including the Taylor Swift – Travis Kelce kiss(es). Congrats to both teams on

a fine game, and hail to the Chiefs. Earlier that day, Ruth and I went for a cozy anniversary brunch for two — to celebrate being 34 years married. Looking ahead, Ruth and I will attend the Neidlinger fundraiser this Saturday at the L&L Fire Company (their home burned down). If healthy, I want to take Ruth to the ELO tribute show at the Mauch Chunk Opera House that night. As I’m finishing this column, I am also planning to do more shoveling to widen paths I made earlier. Except for being ‘older’ and not 100% healthy, I love shoveling (good thing). Now I get to do it in short intervals, then rest. Good luck to all you shovelers. Be careful to healthy exercise versus overexercise. Good health to you all in our white-covered wonderland.

Train Meet scheduled The Carbon Model Railroad Society is sponsoring its Spring Train Meet on Sunday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Diamond Fire Co. Bingo Hall, located at 110 Main St., Walnutport. This is a model railroad, toy train and railroadiania sale for the serious and amateur railroad and model train collector. Food will be available for purchase from the Bingo Hall Kitchen. Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under free with an adult. There is plenty of free parking.

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Obituaries NICHOLAS VIOLANTE JR.

Nicholas Violante Jr., 85, of Pocono Summit passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. Born in Garfield, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mildred (Deluca) Violante. Nicholas was the beloved husband of Marlene (Nakonechny) Violante. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Nicholas later went on to work a lifelong career with the Garfield, New Jersey Police Department. Above all, Nicholas was a devoted family man whom enjoyed simple moments & a lot of silly jokes with his children, grandchildren & great grandchildren. Nicholas is preceded in death by his sons Kenneth Violante and Kent Violante, and his sisters Rose Phillips (Violante) and Teresa Ateniese (Violante).

In addition to his wife, Nicholas is survived by his sons, Brian Violante, Nicholas Violante III and his wife Sherry, and Eric Violante and his wife Carolyn; his brother, James Violante and his wife Patricia and sister, Mildred “Millie” Violante; his grandchildren, Nicholas IV, Kasie Lynn and her husband Patrick, Eric Jr., Jessica Elise and Sean Michael; and his greatgrandchildren, Nicholas V., Leilani Lynn, and one expected great-grandchild, Delaney May; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Schedule

Saturdays – Confession 3 p.m. with Mass at 4 p.m. Sundays – Mass at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass – 9:15 a.m. (Monday – Friday

DEIRDRE PETRIDES

EDWARD THOMAS BROWNLEE Edward Thomas Brownlee, 78, of Blakeslee passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Perch) Brownlee. Edward was the beloved husband of the late Marion “Sissy” Todd, who passed away in 2000, and the late Diane (Boehmer) Brownlee, who passed away in 2011. Edward honorably served his country in the United States Army. He worked as an exterminator for many years. Edward was a Jack of all Trades and a family man who enjoyed simple moments spending time with his loved ones. Edward will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Kathy Sartori and her husband Charles, Melissa Brownlee-Esham and her husband Bryan, and Tracy BrownleeLenartowicz; son, James “Jimmy” Boehmer; sisters, Helen Pine and her husband Daniel, Elizabeth “Betty”

Kirn and her husband Donald, and Carol Farrell and her husband Raymond; sister-in-law, Donna Brownlee; grandchildren, Danielle McLaughlin, Robert Gallagher, Kerri Pavone, Brittany Gallagher, Tyler Esham, Ricky Horwath, Thomas Lenartowicz, Aidan Boehmer and Justin Esham; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie McLaughlin, Brielle Johnson, Lucas Gallagher, Lillianna McLaughlin, Thomas Johnston, Jr. and Carmie Pavone; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his wives, Marion and Diane, Edward is preceded in death by his brother William “Bill” Brownlee. Private cremation services have been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home and Crematory of Cresco.

Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church ROUTE 940 • POCONO SUMMIT (Between CVS & Tractor Supply)

Very Rev. Michael Salnicky, Pastor DIVINE LITURGY (MASS)

For Mass Times Call Brittany Lee Watters, Supervisor

(570) 839-8090 For Parish Office Call (570) 595-3265

Deirdre Anne (Nyitray) Petrides, 56, of Tobyhanna, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Born in Rockville Center, New York she was the daughter of the late Paul and Judith (Zimpleman) Nyitray. Deirdre was the former wife and beloved friend of Peter Petrides. She was a phenomenal mother who was the backbone of the entire family. She was the ultimate survivor, provider and the most reliable mother, sister and friend anyone could ask for. Deirdre will be sorely missed by her many beloved friends and family. Deirdre will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Matthew Petrides and his wife Marsha, and Tyler Petrides; brothers, Paul Nyitray and his wife Michelle, and Mark Nyitray; sisters, Michelle Caruso, Maureen Hanley, Kimberly Mule and her husband Rob, and Cortney Carlson; sister-in-law, Cindy Nyitray; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Deirdre is preceded in death by her brother, Michael Nyitray and brothers-in-law, Frank Caruso, Peter Hanley and Neil Carlson. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Bolock Funeral Home, Cresco, was in charge of arrangements.

Obituaries

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Lent and Easter Services at Pocono Lake UMC

PETER L. KERN

Peter L. Kern, 83, of Brodheadsville passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was married to Carol (Hommer) Kern for 61 years. Born in Jamaica, New York, he was the son of the late Harry Kern and Laura (Ginocchio) Kern of Kew Gardens, New York. He received a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY and a master’s degree in mathematics from the Institute of Technology of the University of Minnesota. He was a professional engineer licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. Kern joined the Research Department of the New Jersey Zinc Company in 1965 and participated in major projects in the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, France, and Germany, eventually rising to the position of Senior Vice President. He resigned in 1988 to become President and Chief Executive Officer of Palmerton Hospital, a position he held until his retirement in 2000. He continued his involvement with the hospital serving in a volunteer role for

five years as President of the Palmerton Hospital Foundation. In addition to his professional career, he was actively involved in community activities. He was elected to two terms as a director of the Pleasant Valley School District and served two years as Board President. He later served ten years as the President of the Pleasant Valley School District Foundation. He was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Hospital and Health Systems Association of Pennsylvania and served as a director of the American Lung Association of the Lehigh Valley. In 1988, he was appointed to the founding Board of the Horsehead Community Development Fund and served six years in that role. He served almost 30 years as president of the Palmerton Area Chamber of Commerce and was instrumental in the founding of the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce. He served the latter organization as director for ten years, including four years as its chairman. He was a member of the Advisory Board of St. John Neumann Regional School in Palmerton, where he also served eight years as mentor to the school’s Chess Team. Since 2010, he served as Treasurer of the Palmerton Area Historical Society. He was actively involved in the mergers of Lutheran Welfare Services of Hazleton, Lutheran Home at Topton, and Tressler Lutheran Services of Mechanicsburg to form Diakon Lutheran

Service Ministries. He served these organizations as a director for 25 years and at various times as Vice Chairman, Corporate Secretary, and Chairman of the Compensation Committee. Upon his retirement, he was given the distinguished honor of Director Emeritus. In 2009, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Allentown Symphony Association where he served as chairman of the Governance Committee and as a member of the Executive Committee. In 2013, he was elected Board President and was very active in obtaining broad-based community financial support for the organization. He was a member of Zion United Lutheran Church in Brodheadsville and was active in capital financing and church stewardship. He is survived by his wife Carol, sons Carl of Palmerton and Keith of Lock Haven, and daughter Karyn Pinter of Mount Bethel, three grandchildren, and brothers Patrick of Hayesville, NC, and Philip of New York, NY. He was pre-deceased by his brother Paul of Baiting Hollow, NY A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions may be made to Allentown Symphony Association 23 North Sixth Street Allentown, PA 18102 or Palmerton Area Library 402 Delaware Avenue Palmerton, PA 18071.

For Lenten Bible study, Pocono Lake United Methodist Church will be studying Finding Jesus in the Psalms. You are invited to join us each Wednesday evening at 6:30 through March 20. The Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service will be held at 7 p.m. on March 28 as we remember the last night of Jesus’ life when He instituted the Sacrament of Holy Communion. We will receive Holy Communion (Communion in the United Methodist Church is open to all) as well as remember and commemorate Jesus’ life and death through the ancient tradition of Tenebrae, the extinguishing of candles. The service will conclude in darkness.

The Good Friday Community Service on March 29, hosted by the Top of the Mountain Ecumenical Council, will be held at Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church this year at Noon. All are invited to join us for worship on Palm Sunday, March 24, at 9:30 a.m., as well as to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday at 9:30 a.m. You can learn more about the church at www. poconolakeumc.org or visit us on facebook. Pocono Lake United Methodist Church is located at 1188 Route 940 In Pocono Lake between Pocono Pines and Blakeslee. For more information, call 570-6462650.

The Bach and Handel Chorale, based out of Jim Thorpe, will present “The Passion of Christ” composed by George Frideric Handel, with text composed by Barthold Heinrich Brockes and edited by Denys Darlow. The performance will be Palm Sunday evening, March 24, beginning at 4 p.m. in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 319 South Avenue, Jim Thorpe. There is no admission but a free will offering will be accepted. The Passion of Christ or, as it is commonly called, Brockes Passion, was composed by Handel in 1719, although it is not entirely documented. There were more than 30 or so editions within the next 15 years.

The text and music tells of the passion and death of Jesus Christ and was originally written in German and much longer than the edition that will be presented by the chorale. This edition is approximately 45 minutes in length, is sung in English and will draw its numerous solo work from members of the chorale. Maestro Randall Douglas Perry, Founder, Artistic Director and Conductor of the chorale, will also accompany them on the piano. St. John’s, a beautiful German Lutheran Church, is a wonderful setting for this concert with its beautiful stained glass windows and warm acoustics.

Bach and Handel Chorale Palm Sunday concert set

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Tunkhannock to require sales & use certificates for STRs by Lori R. Cooper A brief hearing to amend the STR ordinance was held prior to the February Tunkhannock Township board of supervisors meeting. The ordinance was adopted as follows: “Copies of current Pennsylvania sales and use certificates must be provided if the property owner is not using a thirdparty booking agency. If using a third-party booking agency then a user ID number will need to be

provided for the property to the Township.” Announcements included that there will be new polling places broken down into east and west Tunkhannock Township divided by Route 115. East residents will vote at the Township building and West residents will vote at the firehouse. A joinder deed for two lots on Fern Ridge and Brier Crest roads was tabled. Kate Lambert was made an alternate to represent the Township with the Pocono

Mountain Association of Realtors. Supervisors approved an amendment to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Commission agreement to permit having citizens appointed to represent Tobyhanna Township as commissioners. A motion was approved for $500 to do a report of employee pensions. Work on the Sawmill Run culvert project will begin soon. February 23 is the last day

that questions will be taken regarding the Municipal Waste Authority’s final plan. The plan can be reviewed at the Township. The Planning Commission has voted to remove solar panels as a permitted use on open space wetlands. They are also reviewing the zoning warehouse ordinance/ amendment. Permitting construction of an access to Interstate 80 via Heller Lane, and the Act 167 stormwater ordinance are still being reviewed.

The Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Company reported 18 calls for the year. They held a mandatory refresher course for hazmat and a confined space rescue class. There were 27 calls in January for the Pocono Mountain Regional EMS. The next regular meeting of the Tunkhannock Township board of supervisors will be March 13 at 7 p.m.

Out in the Open

Marten or Martian? by Alex Zidock The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking to reintroduce the American Pine Marten in Pennsylvania. The pine marten was a native species of Pennsylvania but was extirpated about 100 years ago due to deforestation, trapping, and hunting. While the state can claim victory reintroducing white-tailed deer, wild turkey, elk, river otter, beaver, osprey, and bald eagles back into our forests, some say bringing another weasel into the ecosystem could be more like a sci-fi body-snatching Martian that could negatively impact the efforts of preserving and protecting other of Pennsylvania’s wild and domestic animals. “The basis of my concern is spending over two million of our precious sportsman’s dollars to import an additional grouse predator

when we are working diligently to restore our greatly decreased grouse population,” said Timothy Flanigan, author of Grouse and Woodcock, Birds of My Life (Wild River Press). “We lead the nation in grouse research. How foolish it is for us to import another grouse predator at this time,” he says. Flanigan is referring to the marten’s diet. While the marten is about the size of a mink, about 1-3 pounds, it is an agile climber and vicious predator. Pine martens are omnivores, while their main diet consists of insects and small mammals such as voles, mice, or rabbits; they eat fungi, berries, eggs, and almost anything else they can kill. Ground nesting birds, including turkey, grouse, and their eggs, are easy meals. Thomas Keller, furbearer biologist for the Pennsylvania Game Commission studying the introduction of the marten,

says, “Its reintroduction is important for various reasons, such as rodent population management control and seed dispersal.” “But we also see consumptive users like hunters and trappers spending millions of dollars to hunt deer, turkey, or trap river otter, beaver, fisher, and others reintroduced at one time,” he says. “And then, of course, the idea that there’s a legacy in Pennsylvania of generations of Pennsylvanians valuing wildlife enough to bring them back for the future generation.” Farmers raising domestic poultry say they have enough of a problem protecting their chickens and ducks from weasels, raccoons, mink, and other predators. But Keller says the martens would be introduced in the big woods area of northcentral Pennsylvania known as the Pennsylvania Wilds. “If your chickens are protected from some of the predators we have now, like raccoons, mink, or weasels, they

The American Pine Marten is an agile climber and vicious predator. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering reintroducing the weasel in Pennsylvania. are definitely going to be protected against martens,” he said. The Pennsylvania Game Commission polled 1000 Pennsylvania residents; most favor the reintroduction plan. However, of 9,000 hunters polled, only 37 percent were in support, 32 percent against, and 31 percent neutral. Some of the hunters showed concern over the impact of the martin on small game such as rabbits. The Game Commission

has tabled moving ahead with securing martens from neighboring states, voting 6-3 to table the plan. The commissioners said that the final figure is highly unusual, and while the commission’s marten plan is well-researched, the survey results indicate the agency has some work to do with hunters before moving forward. For more information and to comment, go to www. pamarten.pa.gov